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Luck student Maia Lehmann, playing Dorelda spent time in jail for her numerous accidents while flying as part of the play “The Wicked Witch Project,” presented on two nights by the Luck Drama Club. The play was penned and directed by Luck drama teacher Judy Wicklund.

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Local women rewarded with Oprah’s “Favorite Things” Northwest Wisconsin well represented among two lucky audiences

by Gary King Leader editor CHICAGO - For Oprah fans who seek to be part of her studio audience, the once-a-year “Favorite Things” show is probably the most sought-after prize.

That’s where Oprah surprises one of her holiday audiences by giving away thousands of dollars worth of gifts - to each of her 200 to 300 guests.

So what are the odds that at least five women from Northwest Wisconsin would end up in the crowd for not one - but two - of the highly coveted shows?

“Since this is the farewell season and the very last time I will ever do a ‘Favorite Things’ show, I decided ‘let’s do two shows with two special audiences’” said Oprah. “Heroes! Givers! Ultimate viewers! That’s you! That’s who you are!”

Her voice could barely compete with the growing volume of screaming and squealing fans who were realizing they were about to become one of the luckiest audiences in Oprah history.

Kari Letch of Luck, Heather Wiesner of Grantsburg and Susan Lacek of Danbury and Minneapolis were all chosen to be part of the special audiences picked by the show’s producers for being someone who “gives back” to

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Heather Wiesner watches a replay of Monday’s Oprah “Favorite Things” show, Part 2, in which she was one of hundreds of lucky audience members to receive valuable gifts, including a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. Photo by Priscilla Bauer

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Quintessential Christmas ghost story opens

ST. CROIX FALLS Last produced at Festival Theatre in 2005, “A Christmas Carol” opens on Saturday, Nov. 27, for five weekends at the historic theater in downtown St. Croix Falls. The story was adapted by former artistic director and Festival favorite James Walker. While Charles Dickens’ most famous novel “A Christmas Carol” is told many times in many ways all over the world at this time of the year, the tale gets a very unique and classic treatment at Festival Theatre Costume designer Ellen Kirk adjusts the under the direction of beard of Christmas Present played by Carl Joe Wiener. Its telling Lindberg as director Joe Wiener looks on. is extraordinary in its Special photo dedication to the original novel and use of an ensemble of actors – in some very imaginative ways. The cast, starring Rob Frankel as Scrooge, plays as many as five different roles each. “A Christmas Carol” is sure to thrill and delight audience members age 5 and up. “A Christmas Carol” opens Saturday and performances run Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through Dec. 26. There are two special 2 p.m. Thursday matinees on Dec. 2 and 9. There is no performance of “A Christmas Carol” on Dec. 11 when Festival Theatre hosts the Girl Singers of the Hit Parade holiday concert. This production of “A Christmas Carol” is made possible by a generous gift from the Amery Regional Medical Center. Festival Theatre is a professional nonprofit theater located in St. Croix Falls and is funded in part by grants from the Margaret Rivers Fund, the Hugh J. Andersen Foundation, the Xcel Energy Foundation, Polk-Burnett Operation Round-Up, and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the state of Wisconsin. - with information from Festival Theatre

Melberg helped guide PBEC’s growth CENTURIA – Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative announced this week that Chuck Melberg, CEO of Polk-Burnett Propane Services, died Nov. 17, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. He was 61.

Melberg joined Polk-Burnett in February 1991. During his 20 years of service he made a significant impact on the co-op and the community, according to a news release from PBEC. He was hired to help build the co-op’s off-peak program and increase commercial load through economic development. Most recently, he served as CEO of Polk-Burnett Propane Services.

Off-peak energy sales soared during Melberg’s early years with PBEC. The co-op installed more than 3,000 electric thermal storage units over the course of four years and sold 400 to 500 water heaters each year, averaging more than one per day. Melberg once noted the off-peak program was a win-win for the co-op and its members, with discount product pricing and offpeak electric rates.

Economic development Melberg helped many businesses get their start in Polk and Burnett counties. He helped launch Polk-Burnett’s Economic Development Corporation with former General Manager Steve Glaim in 1995. The corporation borrowed money from industry lenders and also secured a grant from USDA Rural Development, and offered low-interest loans to local businesses. This helped de-

was proud to claim, “Safety, stable pricing and friendly service have made Polk-Burnett one of the area’s largest propane suppliers.” Another source of pride for Melberg was being locally owned and operated, meaning all revenue and jobs stay in the community.

Away from work, Melberg enjoyed golf, gardening and spending time with family. He and his wife, Cathy, have four children and four grandchildren, including their newest granddaughter, Cali, born this Nov. 5. Chuck grew up in Bloomer, and lived in Amery during his years at PolkBurnett. - submitted

Chuck Melberg velop the region and grow PolkBurnett’s commercial load.

Specifically, Melberg was instrumental in the development of the Hwy. 8 strip in St. Croix Falls and the expansion of industrial parks in Osceola and Grantsburg, with many of these businesses relocating from Minnesota across the river to Wisconsin.

Melberg was named CEO of Polk-Burnett Propane Services in December 2006. This wholly owned subsidiary of Polk-Burnett Diversified Services is guided by a separate board of directors, to whom he reported.

Propane Services was established in 1996. Today, it has 4,300 customers and nine employees, with offices in Centuria and Siren. The for-profit business is debt-free and self-sufficient, and Melberg

Man takes own life in hunting tree stand CUSHING - A 25-year-old rural St. Croix Falls man died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound late Friday morning, Nov. 19, according to Polk County authorities.

The man had a history of mental-health issues and apparently planned his death. He texted his brother to say where they could find him. The shooting took place in the town of Sterling in the 2600 block of 290th Street.

The brother did go to the stand and found him still alive. The Cushing Fire Department assisted with transport, and an air ambulance was dispatched, but cancelled after the man died. with information from Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

A Hyundai Elantra driven by Tim Reedy of Spooner is towed away from the accident scene, Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 17. - Photo by Priscilla Bauer

Two injured in three-car accident near government center

Good state to be in

TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. - These white-tailed deer feasted on pumpkins behind Coffee Talk in Taylors Falls as the Wisconsin deer gun season commenced and Minnesota’s season wound down this past week for most parts of that state. - Photo by Tammi Milberg

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• Briefly • STATEWIDE - The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation says it will cost a little over $45 to feed a family of 10 this Thanksgiving.

Spokesman Casey Langan says some of the foods – which include milk, cream, and rolls – are cheaper in Wisconsin compared to national averages. Langan says the cost of turkeys, on the other hand, are at an all-time high across the country. He says there’s much less of them in cold storage than usual, and there are less turkeys being grown in the nation, so production is down. A 16-pound turkey is expected to cost just over $20 in Wisconsin, more than $2 higher than the national average. - Wisconsin Public Radio ••• AMERY - U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl’s regional representative, Marjorie Bunce, will be in Amery on Monday, Nov. 29, to meet with constituents from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Amery City Hall at 118 Center St. W., in the council room. No appointment is necessary. “If you are having a problem with a federal program or agency, or have an opinion on an issue before Congress, please let me know by meeting with my regional representative,” Kohl said. Bunce can also be contacted at Kohl’s regional office at 402 Graham Ave., Suite 206, Eau Claire, WI 54701. The phone number is 715-832-8424. - Submitted ••• STATEWIDE - Like many state offices, all Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles offices will be closed for business on Friday, Nov. 26, the day after Thanksgiving, as DMV staff complete another unpaid furlough day.

Employee furloughs for all university and state employees are part of the 2009–2011 state budget. DMV’s automated phone system will remain available so that motorists can still make road test appointments and have access to recorded information. All DMV offices will resume regular business hours on Monday, Nov. 29. - from the DMV ••• ST. CROIX FALLS - Once again, the SCRMC Volunteer Partners give everyone the chance to honor or remember a loved one by purchasing white or colored lights, or to honor servicemen through the purchase of yellow ribbons, to be placed on the Love Light Tree. Persons may also want to usher in the holiday spirit by attending the Love Lights Ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 2, in the St. Croix Regional Medical Center atrium. The ceremony, including carols by students from St. Croix Falls High School and music by Valley Brass, begins at 4. p.m. An informal reception with refreshments will follow the ceremony in the hospital lobby. All funds generated from this Love Light fundraiser are used to fund scholarships for students who are going into the health-care field. The cost of one light is $5, and multiples are available at a discounted rate.

Forms may be picked up at the St. Croix Regional Medical Center in St. Croix Falls or at the satellite clinic sites in Frederic and Unity.

They can also be picked up at Eagle Valley Bank, Tangen Drugs, the senior center, and library in downtown St. Croix Falls, and Royal Credit Union and The RiverBank on top of the hill. The SCRMC Volunteer Partners is a group of volunteers who are dedicated to the betterment of the community and the St. Croix Regional Medical Center … and who have a fun time doing it!

For additional information or membership information, please contact Mickey at 715-483-0331. from SCRMC

Police operations suspended Departmental restructuring may mean current officers are out at Balsam Lake

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – After a legal opinion stating they were in violation of their own policies and ordinances, the Balsam Lake Village Board unanimously approved a recommendation last week from their public protection committee to suspend police operations completely, until they can “start from scratch.”

Public protection committee Chair Geno D’Agostino brought forward the committee’s recommendation during a special meeting of the full village board last Wednesday, Nov. 17, where he outlined what the committee debated and ultimately suggested as an action: “We discussed employee issues and several events surrounding the Balsam Lake Police Department,” D’Agostino prefaced. “After much discussion, our recommendation to the full board is to suspend operations of the police department ... and to as soon as possible, begin a reorganization of that department.”

The board moved their unanimous support moments later, after village attorney Bruce Anderson outlined his legal opinion on the move, noting how he had “reviewed certain steps that have been taken over the past few years,” as well as the village ordinance book, in relation to personnel issues over the past few months.

Legal review shows conflicts “It appears to me as if you’ve created some inconsistencies with the attempts to organize this department,” Anderson said, pointing specifically to “the creation of the policies and procedures manual,” and other changes that were not passed as ordinances, but are potentially in conflict with existing ordinances, not the least of which states that the department shall be run by a police chief, which it has not, for the better part of the previous decade.

Anderson opined that the recent reforming of a Police and Fire Review Commission may also have had “indirect conflict” with the village’s existing policies and procedures.

“So you’ve got a real hybrid going here, and that’s not working,” he said, stating that it has “created some problems within your structure” of the department. In effect, he said that by following their policies and procedures, they are in conflict with village ordinances, and vice versa.

“You’ve got a real issue here,” Anderson said bluntly, adding later that he thinks “it can all be fixed,” but pointed out that there may be a few areas where the village ordinances may be in conflict with state law, as well.

He suggested going back through “past administrations, past chiefs, ordinances and policies,” and reviewing them all to come up with policies that are in harmony with each other.

Past issues may have contributed to conflicts The village has had a number of personnel issues of late in their law enforcement, but these conflict issues seemed to surface during discussion on how the village can discipline an employee, which led to Anderson’s review of law enforcement poli-

so-called conflicting ordinances, she thinks some of them may go back several generations of leadership, beyond Johnson, even.

Hanson did not want to comment directly on the actions taken against her, but did agree that the “start-from-scratch” approach may likely be what is “best for the village and its residents.” She added that she hopes to be able to work in law enforcement in Balsam Lake again, and said “It’s a nice town to work in.”

Police operations in the village of Balsam Lake have been suspended. - Photo by Greg Marsten cies, ordinances, procedures and how they comingle with state law. He said that the village may have been in conflict with their own ordinances for some time.

“You need to have your structure in place, which I don’t think you’ve got right now,” Anderson said, citing past “good faith attempts to deal with what you had ... possibly created more problems.”

As mentioned in earlier coverage of Balsam Lake law enforcement controversy, they’ve had a number of law enforcement issues in the past decade, starting with former Chief Michael Johnson’s foray into legal issues after an incident of alleged intoxicated operation of a motor vehicle and an attempt to flee another officer in 2001. The issues with Johnson are what led to the later lack of an official police chief, going with the officer in charge designation, in response.

More recently, less serious issues revolved around former Officer in Charge Sheryl Gehrman, and her conflict with village and business leaders over enforcement practices and enforcement diligence. She and the village later came to an amicable separation agreement. Jennifer Hanson replaced Gehrman as OIC.

The triggers of the review The latest issues are basically interpersonal and started with allegations of inappropriate actions and comments made by Hanson regarding Officer Lindsay DuBois, who filed complaints.

Those allegations resulted in the reappointment of the Police and Fire Review Commission, which held a closeddoor hearing and eventually recommended a one-week, unpaid suspension for Hanson.

The nature of those allegations remain unknown. But Hanson was never officially reinstated after DuBois filed for a restraining order earlier this month, alleging threats to her safety regarding comments Hanson allegedly made against DuBois on a social networking site.

That restraining order was denied after a circuit court review, but the issues of discipline remained unanswered, and for the two women involved, still remains unclear, as neither Hanson nor DuBois are aware of their own role in the soon-to-berestructured department.

“Your guess is as good as mine,” Hanson said on Friday, Nov. 19, when asked if and/or when she would return to duty.

“They’ve got a sticky mess, for sure.”

Hanson was told to turn in all village-owned property, such as radios, uniforms and the like, and said she has not been kept in the loop on any future departmental plans or time lines on her reinstatement. While Hanson had no hand in drafting of the

Officer DuBois’ take Officer Lindsay DuBois also said she supports the board’s decision to suspend operations for a departmental review, and thinks it may be the “best answer” to the latest conflicts. She noted how the recent personnel issues created questions the board, committees and existing structure were left to interpret, without germane guiding policies.

“The way I understood it is that they want to get the new policies and procedures in place before they start any officers working again, “ DuBois said, although she said she has not been officially informed of what, if any, role she might have in the future of the department.

“In light of everything that’s happened, I think we do need structure in the department, it would help a lot,” DuBois said, speculating that with the existing policies, the committee could not discipline employees appropriately, and that there were “flaws in the policies,” in conflict to the village ordinances from years ago - including basic requirements that the department be run by a police chief.

DuBois agreed with the decision to start from scratch, even though it means the entire department may need to reapply for their jobs or may be unemployed until the new policies are approved.

“I think in the long run, it’s going to be much better for the community,” DuBois said.

Who’s in charge for now?

Village of Balsam Lake law enforcement duties have been relegated to the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, although the extent of which remains a bit of a secret, for obvious security purposes.

“We’re covering in the village for now,” stated Lt. Steve Smith of the sheriff’s office, outlining a directive from Sheriff Tim Moore about the Balsam Lake Police Department operations being suspended, pending “policy review.”

“It does create an issue,” Smith noted, and the sheriff’s office is also left in a bit of a pickle, since the department cannot be as specific with enforcement as village-specific law enforcement can. “You see we [the PCSD] can only enforce state statute and not any village ordinances.”

Committee begins review The Village of Balsam Lake Public Protection Committee will meet next Monday, Nov. 29 at 6 p.m., and will address some of those issues, as “police department restructuring” is primary on the agenda. That committee is composed of trustees D’Agostino, Chris Sondrol and Mike Voltz.

They have not suggested how many meetings or sessions will be needed for the review(s) or given any hint at a time line for when a new department will be launched. Look to the Leader for future coverage of village board action.

Hwy. 8 closed briefly due to icy roads ST. CROIX FALLS - The Wisconsin State Patrol sealed off two miles of Hwy. 8 - from the Minnesota-Wisconsin border east to Glacier Drive at the stoplight at the top of the hill - from 1:49 a.m. to 2:37 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 21.

Ice and sleet conditions created hazardous driving conditions throughout the region, especially on the gradual, twomile incline from the St. Croix River to the mall complex. All lanes in both directions were closed down for salt trucks before they were deemed safe by State Patrol officers.

It’s not known when the last time the hill on Hwy. 8 had been shut down to traffic due to weather conditions.

The ice coating of roads resulted in road mishaps throughout Burnett and Polk counties, including eight accidents in Burnett County Sunday and Monday, none serious.

“They just kept going bang, bang, bang,” Lt. Steve Smith of the Polk County Sheriff’s Department said of the earlymorning crashes across the county, early Monday morning.

“Luckily, none of the crashes involved serious injuries.” - Gary King, with information from Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

Toyota in fatality was listed on recall GRANTSBURG -A 2005 Toyota Corolla driven by a Grantsburg woman who lost her life in a head-on collision with a school bus last week is a model in the process of being recalled

by Toyota, according to Sgt. Steve Smith of the Polk County Sheriff’s Department.

The family of Kathryn Nesgoda, the victim of the crash, is seeking answers in relation to how any possible faults with the vehicle may have played a factor in the crash, Smith noted.

Nesgoda, 58, was driving the Corolla southbound on Hwy. 87 the morning of Nov. 12 when it crossed the centerline, striking a northbound Gransburg school bus. There were no children on the bus at the time of the accident.

It is unknown why Nesgoda’s vehicle swerved into the path of the bus.

The 2005 Corolla being driven

by Nesgoda at the time of the accident was listed on a recall and was waiting for a dealer appointment. - Gary King with information from Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

Services pending for James Quagon TURTLE LAKE – James Quagon of Turtle Lake died Nov. 22 in Turtle Lake.

Services will be held at the Round Lake Community Center. Times will be announced when they become available.

Visit kolstadfamilyfuneralhome.com for updated information.

The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with arrangements. submitted

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Oprah’s “Favorite Things”/from page 1 their respective communities and those deemed “ultimate” Oprah viewers.

Lacek and her husband, Mark, founded Faith’s Lodge near Danbury, a retreat for parents who are coping with the loss of a child or a child with a serious illness.

Letch and Wiesner are dedicated Oprah viewers.

Each person invited was allowed to bring one guest to the tapings.

Lacek brought close friend Libby Costello Amaris of the Twin Cities, who nominated her to Oprah as a hero. They were part of the audience at the first taping, which aired Friday, Nov. 19.

Letch brought good friend Peggy Gill of Rice Lake and Wiesner brought her mother, Sally, of Shell Lake. The four were in the audience for the second taping, which aired Monday.

The Wiesners ending up being seated directly behind Letch and Gill.

“That was crazy!” Letch wrote in a Facebook e-mail to the Leader. “We did not know they were there!”

Letch said Oprah’s friend, Gayle King, came over and sat next to the Wiesners for the entire taping. She said she also had a chance to talk with her.

“Just a little more fun thrown in that day!” Letch exclaimed.

The gifts An emotional Wiesner gathered around a television with other Grantsburg teachers and students on Monday to watch the show.

“Things like this just don’t happen to me,” she said.

Sworn to secrecy as to what exactly she took home, Wiesner was doing her best not to spill the beans despite some teasing from teaching colleagues who had already read the gift list on Oprah.com.

Oprah show producers had paramedics standing by, knowing how excited people get during the special show.

Audience members each received more than $25,000 worth of gifts, including a seven-day Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas cruise for for those in the first show’s audience and a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle for those in the second show’s crowd.

Other gifts includes a Phillip Stein diamond watch, worth nearly $2,500, a $3,600 Sony 3D big-screen TV, Nikon digital cameras, Judith Ripka sapphire earrings, cashmere sweaters and a long list of other items hand picked by Oprah.

“A Beetle isn't always a person's dream car but my brother had one back when I was in grade school, and I've wanted one ever since,” noted Letch. “I could not believe it when she (Oprah) drove out in a

Kari Letch (L) and Susan Lacek (R) were in the audience for Oprah Winfrey’s “Favorite Things” shows, taped last week at Harpo Studios in Chicago. - Special photos - photo of Oprah from Oprah.com BUG! Unreal.”

The 2012 Beetle won’t be unveiled or available until next spring.

There were musical performances at both shows - the Black-Eyed Peas performing at the first taping and Johnny Mathis and Josh Grobin singing duets at the second show.

Wiesner said her mom’s favorite part of the show was getting to hear Mathis sing.

Getting on the show Letch said people can log on to Oprah.com to see if there are any lastminute seats available for the shows and while she’s been lucky enough to have been chosen twice, she hadn’t tried to get a seat for a long time - until a few months ago.

“This time the subject was ‘Looking for Oprah’s Ultimate Fans’ and it asked for some of my favorite episodes over the years. I received an e-mail a couple days later asking for more of my information, along with a friend’s information and then we were chosen! We had no idea that this was the show we were getting on! I found out last Sunday we could go to the taping of the show on Tuesday, the 16th!”

Wiesner said earlier this year she decided to try to get on a taping of the show during its 25th and final season.

“It’s been my goal to get on Oprah sometime during her last season,” she said. “ I’d check her Web site all the time and finally saw a last-minute reservation for “Oprah’s Biggest Fan.” She completed an essay as to why she fit the bill.

“I submitted it Nov. 10 and was notified two days later by e-mail that I was selected. I only had four hours to call and finalize my reservations. Luckily, I was home and checked my e-mail!”

When Wiesner and her mother got to Harpo Studios, audience members were talking about how they had missed the “Favorite Things” show by one day.

“We were told to be prepared to see

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everyone walking out with bags full of wonderful gifts from Oprah,” she said.

Oprah began the show by saying how tired she was after the last taping, asking audience members if they were “ticked off” by seeing people from the previous shows carrying out gifts.

Audience members smiled, except for one woman from New Jersey who stood up and told Oprah exactly how she felt in blunt language.

Oprah then turned to notice a leftover Christmas ornament rolling around on the stage and as the audience begins to suspect the best, the famous host lifts up her arms and says “It’s beginning to feel like “Favorite Things!”

Oprah toyed with the audience at the first show, also, initially making audience members believe her topic was “meditation,” and saying they would be hearing testimony by “those who give” to their communities.

Then she shed a black formal dress to show a red dress underneath as a curtain was drawn to reveal large gift boxes and Christmas decorations on stage.

Doesn’t feel real Wiesner says the whole experience still

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Humbling Letch said bad weather almost prevented her from getting home to watch Monday’s broadcast with her husband and youngest son.

“I was so glad that I could share that with them,” she said. “And as soon as it was done the phones were ringing and buzzing with calls and texts. At one point we had four phones going at the same time! It was a lot of fun. Everyone is being so congratulatory. It's actually very humbling. I feel so very blessed to have been chosen. After so many things that have happened in the last month, I know that God had His hand in this.” - staff reporters Priscilla Bauer and Nancy Jappe contributed to this story

Heather Wiesner (left) watches the Oprah show with fellow staff members and students at Grantsburg Schools, Monday. - Photo by Priscilla Bauer

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doesn’t feel real, but that it was “absolutely incredible” and that the best part was being able to share the experience with her mom. “It was a day we will never forget!”

She said before the audience left they all had to sign a written statement agreeing not to leak any information as to what had happened on the show until it aired.

But they were given one exception.

“Oprah allowed us to tell our husbands because she said men do not have big mouths."

Susan Lacek was unavailable for comment but told WCCO-TV that it was “an absolute, jaw-dropping experience.” She said she invited supporters and employees of Faith’s Lodge over to her Minneapolis home to watch the show. During the viewing party, she gave many of her “Favorite Things” away to them.

“The people who’ve been so dedicated to Faith’s Lodge and who help make Faith’s Lodge what it is, they are going to get to experience some of the joy that Libby and I got to experience at the Oprah show,” said Lacek.

Five generations of love: shown are greatgreat-grandma Mary Spaulding, great-grandma Mary Kay Johnson, both of S p o o n e r , grandma Tammie Denninger, dad Derek Denninger holding Carson and Kloe Denninger, all of — Minong.

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Luck approves lower tax levy for 2011

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer LUCK — In a special meeting held Wednesday, Nov. 17, the Luck Village Board adopted the 2011 village budget, tax levy and taxing mill rate.

Early in the budget process the board decided to maintain the same taxing mill rate as last year. Due to a decline in property values, this could mean a slight decrease in village taxes for some property owners.

The 2011 approved mill rate is $7.73, which is the same rate approved for 2010. This means that the village is assessing a tax of $7.73 for each $1,000 in equalized property, so property valued at $100,000 will see a village tax of $773.

Because property values in the village dropped an average of one-half a percent, maintaining last year’s mill rate means a $2,800 decrease in the total tax levy. “The

decrease,” said village Administrator Kristina Handt in her budget report, “was accomplished by trimming numerous line items in the general fund budget.”

The levy approved by the board last week is at $517,688, out of a total budget of $745,744.

To balance the budget at the lower levy amount, the board voted to transfer $13,000 from the undesignated fund to the general fund to cover operating expenses.

Village policy directs that the undesignated fund be maintained at 30 percent of the annual general fund expenditures. Luck’s undesignated fund currently has in excess of that percentage, and the board took additional action to utilize the excess.

Besides transferring $13,000 to cover 2011 operating expenses, the board also voted to transfer $46,241 to the golf course fund to cover debt payment, replace roofs and obtain equipment. Another $10,000 is being transferred out

for 2011 street projects, $2,250 for renovation of the women’s rest room at the village hall, and $4,500 for a new election machine.

Once these transfers are made from the undesignated fund, the fund will be at about 30 percent of annual general fund operating expenditures, as required by village ordinance.

“Because of these two sizeable transfers from the undesignated fund balance,” Handt said in her report, “the budget presented to you is not sustainable in future years. The undesignated fund balance will be brought down to an amount equal to 30 percent of general fund expenditures, leaving no excess revenues to be used in the 2012 budget.”

There were no members of the public in attendance at the public budget hearing, and the board voted unanimously to approve the 2011 budget.

TF participates in sustainable health improvement program

by Tammi Milberg Leader staff writer TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. – The city council for Taylors Falls met Monday, Nov. 22, with a relatively short agenda. One key item on the agenda was the council’s motion to participate in a Chisago County agreement for the statewide health Improvement program. The city, as a participant, will not pay any money and did not have to apply for the program. Rather, the city was notified by Chisago County that they could have an audit, draft of an action plan and implement of an action plan in place for the agreement with Chisago County, which has a $5,000 value.

“We did not apply for this and we do not have to spend any money for it,” said Mayor Michael Buchite. “I think it is a great idea, and I would like to hear how the council feels about it.”

The council agreed it was a great opportunity to help increase physical activity in the city, and the fact that there was no cost to the city was also favorable. The program is called the SHIP or sustainable health improvement program. It is a partnership to support healthy choices where people live, work and play. The three parts to it are a walkability workshop audit where the city would participate in providing information and meeting with the auditors for the downtown and surrounding

area. The draft of an action plan would be done by the SHIP staff to determine steps to increase recreational physical activity (nonmotorized) among community residents. The third and final phase is the implementation of an action plan. The council passed the motion to participate in the agreement with Chisago County for the sustainable health improvement plan.

In other business, the council approved a repair bid from Foreman Fire for $2,200 for the pump packaging unit repair to the city fire department fire truck No. 1. The money will come from the fire and rescue department repairs/maintenance equipment fund.

The council also approved a bid of $2,550 from Northern Hardwood Floors to refinish the hardwood floors at the Memorial Community Center. Apparently the use of the facility by the Lake Country Cloggers resulted in unintentional floor damage. The council approved the repair and noted they appreciated that the cloggers agreed to pay half of the cost. The motion carried to approve the repair with reimbursement from the cloggers of $1,275.

The council tabled the CERT information regarding the emergency preparedness team for the city. Several questions were raised by the mayor and council as well as training costs that the council felt would be better tabled with a list of questions to go to the CERT group for answers and to allow the city until December to determine

budget dollars for training of the CERT members. The current estimate is that there are 20 volunteers for CERT and the annual training cost could be $200 per member; resulting in $4,000 of city budget dollars for training. The council also included with the unanswered questions to the CERT group the request to pursue grants for training.

The council also passed a resolution for TIF District 13 to transfer money from the TIF to the city’s general fund with respect to expenses incurred regarding the MNDOT property downtown. The transfer reimburses the city for dollars allocated toward the acquisition and development of the land, which lies in the TIF District.

The council also approved the Heritage Preservation Coalition recommendation for a residential letter to inform residents who may own historic homes and properties of experienced contractors who may be able to help them with any improvements homeowners may make by giving them a reference of experienced preservation contractors to draw from. The letter will include language that indicates the council does not endorse any one particular contractor in the letter, but rather provides the letter to city residents in the event they need a starting or reference point when it comes to improvements and maintaining the historic character of their property.

Village hopes to renegotiate ambulance storage fee

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer LUCK — After nearly 10 years with no increase, the Luck Village Board last week discussed renegotiating the rental fee charged to Northland Ambulance for ambulance storage.

The agreement between the village and the ambulance services calls for a $450 per quarter rent payment. Village administrator Kristina Handt pointed out to the board at its Nov. 17 meeting that, in the years since the agreement was last changed in 2001, costs to heat the building have increased while the rent has not.

Handt reminded the board that the 2011 village budgeting process included discussions on turning the heat down in the village hall. She added that since heating costs have increased in the past nine years, it seemed reasonable to discuss increasing the ambulance rent.

The agreement, which automatically renews itself each year, states that the village must submit a notice of intent to renegotiate to the ambulance service at least 30 days prior to the end of the year.

“I think it should be a board decision if we want to open that contract up,” Handt told the board. She added that utility costs have gone up an average of about 5 percent per year.

Police Chief Dan Deiss, the board’s designee on the ambulance board, was asked for his input into the idea.

Deiss responded by saying that the ambulance association understands that costs go up, but has a concern about the timing of any proposed rent increase. Just last month, he noted, Northland completed its 2011 budget with no increase in its charges for services.

He said the ambulance service would appreciate having the rent renegotiated in August or September, before

it sets its own budget, so all expenses can be included.

Trustee John Wilcoxon asked if the board could provide the ambulance service with notice to renegotiate for the 2012 budget, and Handt agreed that the 2011 rent could remain as it is, with the 2012 rate to be negotiated.

Trustees Hassan Mian and Peter Demydowich both felt that negotiations should begin for 2011.

“That’s one more year of (utility) rate increases that the village has to foot the bill on,” said Mian. “If we’re going to do it, why not do it now?”

Demydowich agreed, adding that, in all fairness, he couldn’t see that the rent increase would be large enough to be detrimental.

It was the consensus of the board to submit a notice to renegotiate and meet with the ambulance association.

Results of the discussion will be brought back to the board at a future meeting.

Concern expressed about lack of pay increase for Polk managers Second year with no raise for nonunion workers

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – There is a general disappointment among Polk County department heads about the lack of a pay increase for management employees for the second year in a row, county Administrator Dana Frey told the personnel committee Friday, Nov. 19. He said the feelings were expressed at the last meeting of department heads, adding that he felt it was his responsibility to represent them and present their thoughts to the committee. Several management employees were at the meeting to present their views and listen to the discussion.

Public Health Director Gretchen Sampson said an issue is the decreasing gap between the wages of the management group and the employees they supervise. Some 62 county management employees are not represented by union contracts while most county workers are covered

by contracts. The represented employees have received annual pay increases of just under 3 percent for the past two years and will receive another 3-percent raise in 2011.

The nonreps will not receive that pay increase. Sampson said two years of a zero raise is hard to deal with.

Frey pointed out that as a result of two years of frozen base wages, some managers are getting less pay then their staff. He said that it can demotivate people when 90 percent of the employees get a raise and 10 percent don’t.

“We already don’t get paid for our overtime,” Public Health Supervisor Bonnie Leonard said. “Many managers regularly do more than 40 hours a week. Nobody does our work, we don’t assign it. It doesn’t feel right. If there are to be no pay increases, the entire staff should share the responsibility.”

“I don’t feel good about a second year with no increase,” county board member Ken Sample said. “I don’t want to put out the message that our non-reps are not important. They are critical employees. I value their importance. But we must face financial realities and the concerns of the taxpayers.”

An initial pay increase of 2 percent was in the 2011

budget proposed by Frey in September. That increase would have matched the January union raise, part of their two-step increase for 2011. That part of the proposed budget needed to be approved by the personnel committee. At the committee’s Oct. 8 meeting, the 2-percent nonrep increase was removed from the budget. The zero-percent 2011 increase was approved by committee members Warren Nelson, James Edgell and Patricia Schmidt at a meeting where committee members Russ Arcand and Sample were absent. The deletion of the nonrep pay increase cut an estimated $70,000 from the budget.

Arcand said that he later tried to get a 2-percent increase for at least a small group of the nonreps who are paid hourly and not salaried. He pointed out that his motion to amend the budget at the Oct. 12 county board meeting received one vote, his.

Committee members talked about some alternative that might be offered such as giving the nonreps an extra holiday or additional day of vacation but no action was taken by the committee.

Grantsburg High School choir to perform in Chicago GRANTSBURG - Linda Benge and the choirs at Grantsburg High School have been invited to participate in a performance of Eric Whitacre’s “Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings” on Tuesday, March 8, 2011, in Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre.

Members of the choir will join with other outstanding choristers to form the Distinguished Concerts Singers International, a choir of distinction. Whitacre will be the guest conductor for the performance as well as serve as

the clinician for the residency. This concert will be a prelude event to the ACDA National Conference set to begin on Wednesday, March 9.

Dr. Jonathan Griffith, artistic director and principal conductor for DCINY stated, “The Granstburg High School choirs received this invitation because of the quality and high level of musicianship demonstrated by the singers. It is quite an honor to be invited to perform in Chicago.”

The singers will spend about 10 hours in rehearsals over a three-day residency. The group will also have time to tour cultural and historic parts of Chicago. Members of the community are encouraged to give financial support in sending these singers to Chicago by contacting Benge at 715-463-2531 Ext. 202 or via e-mail at lbeng@grantsburg.k12.wi.us. — submitted

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Changes coming at Polk County A look ahead

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – The coming year promises to be an interesting one for Polk County government. New county board districts, new union contracts, a new manager at Golden Age Manor and an early start on the 2012 budget are some of the coming issues. This is an overview of what might be happening at the county.

New district lines Polk County, like all counties, must draw new supervisor district lines so that all districts are equal in population using the new census figures. The first step in the process is to set the size of the county board, either by agreeing to keep the number at 23 seats or by changing the board size. Currently, the plan is to approve the board size at the December county board meeting. After new population numbers are released in the spring, district boundaries will be adjusted. The board must approve the new lines before December 2011, the start of the filing period for the 2012 county board election.

The 2012 election will be run using boundaries drawn by the county board. The public, under a new law, can petition for a referendum to change the size of the county board but that vote could only happen after the 2012 election.

New contracts Union contracts covering most Polk County employees expire after 2011. The present contracts covered a three-year period and included a wage increase of almost 3 percent each year. The recession occurred during that period, and the economic situation going into the new

negotiations is now different. In addition to wages, the benefit package of the county employees may be a subject of bargaining. County employees pay 10 percent of their health insurance and none of their retirement plan.

The retirement amount paid by the county is 11 percent or more, depending on the position, of the employee’s gross wage.

The new contracts will cover employee costs in 2012.

The county will need to reserve funds for the possible new wage costs as it prepares its next budget but, for bargaining reasons, can’t reveal what it expects the contracts might cost.

The 2012 budget County Administrator Dana Frey says the 2012 budget will be tighter than the just-adopted budget for 2011. He expects revenues to be down and expenses up and has said work on the next budget must start in January. Frey says that every department and program must be evaluated. That evaluation will look at which county services are mandated and at what level those services are provided. Frey has said that operations costs are now about as low as possible, and future reductions might have to be made by cutting programs and employees.

Some changes might come from reductions in middlemanagement positions. Employee Relations Director Andrea Jerrick has said that about 30 percent of county employees are now eligible for retirement. Many of those senior employees are in management and supervisory positions. Frey has said he will evaluate all vacancies before the positions are refilled. He says he will look at the possibilities of combining positions and using lower-paid support staff when possible. Frey says that making staff cuts when a position is vacant is less expensive and less stressful than terminations and layoffs.

The county might also look at combining departments

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Part of this change might involve oversight of current spending. Frey says the board members will start getting current departmental financial reports comparing expenses to budgets. In the past, they “reviewed the vouchers,” looking over an unorganized list of bills already paid.

New highway shop Replacing the 1930s highway building has been somewhere on the future agenda for years (it was identified as an issue in the 1999 space needs study). The board has said the issue should be resolved. Frey has said new bonding won’t be an option until at least 2016. Meanwhile, the county continues to make repairs to the existing facility. The county could plan ahead, decide it will start building a new facility in 2016, securing the land and developing the design in advance. Or it could wait until 2016 to start taking action. Or it could do nothing.

Man sentenced to prison for sexual acts SHELL LAKE – A Spooner man was sentenced to prison Tuesday, Nov. 16, at the Washburn County Courthouse, for performing sexual acts in front of a child.

Jay J. Jackson, 37, was charged with causing child under age 13 to view or listen to a sex act, and with misdemeanor bail jumping, after an incident on April 5. According to the criminal complaint, Jackson had taken off his clothes in front of a 12-year-old girl and touched her inappropriately while drunk. The girl had contacted a friend over the Internet, and the report said she was afraid of Jackson and crying. The sergeant arrived at Jackson’s residence and found him using the computer naked, while a 2-year-old boy slept on the couch and a boy approximately 4 years old was walking through the room. According to the report, Jackson was out on bail, which stipulated that he was not allowed to drink alcohol or use the computer. The sergeant asked Jackson to put his clothes on, and he did, but tried to go outside to his vehicle. The sergeant arrested Jackson and had him take a preliminary breath test, on which he registered a .12.

On June 8, Jackson pleaded guilty to the sexual act count, and no contest to bail jumping. He was sentenced to four years in a state prison, with six years of extended supervision, with risk reduction. He was ordered to have no unsupervised contact with people under age 18 without prior approval of a probation agent; to submit a DNA sample; to undergo and complete sex offender assessment either in prison or upon release, and to register as an offender; absolute sobriety, and not to possess or use alcohol or controlled substances unless prescribed to him by a licensed doctor; and to go through an AODA program. – with info. from the Wisconsin Court System Web site and Washburn County Clerk of Courts Office

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Rasmussen seat on April ballot Three show interest in position

and a half until July 31, 2012. That is the difference a day makes.

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – The seat of Circuit Judge Robert Rasmussen will be filled by a special election April 5. The person elected in April will take office Aug. 1, 2011. Rasmussen will be retiring from office as of Nov. 30. If he had resigned one day later, Dec. 1, the office would not be on the April ballot and the governor would appoint a person to serve for a year

The special election Candidates for the April election can start circulating nomination papers Wednesday, Dec. 1 and have until Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011,to turn the papers in. If more than two people file for the office, the field of candidates will be reduced to two at the Feb. 15 primary election. The person elected will take office Aug. 1 to complete Rasmussen’s term until 2015.

It appears that there will be a primary.

Three persons have already said they will be running and more could join the race.

The three are District Attorney Dan Steffen, Jeffery Anderson and James Rennicke.

The interim While the judge elected in April will take office Aug. 1, the seat will be vacant from Dec. 1 unless the governor appoints a person to fill the eight-month vacancy.

Gov. Jim Doyle could make that appointment before his term ends Jan. 3. If he does not make an appointment, Gov.-elect Scott Walker could fill the interim vacancy when he takes office.

An interim appointment could have mixed political results. If one of the April

candidates for the seat is appointed, that person could have an advantage as an incumbent and/or a disadvantage as the choice of the governor and not the voters.

The Steffen candidacy presents other possibilities. If Doyle appoints him to the interim position and he accepts the appointment, Steffen would resign as district attorney and Doyle could appoint a new district attorney to serve until 2013. If Steffen is not the interim judge but is elected to the position in April, Walker would appoint the new district attorney when Steffen takes office in August.

Speeding leads to run though the swamps Canine deputy tracks man after fleeing

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – A seemingly routine traffic stop for speeding led to a long, drawn out foot chase that went for nearly two miles, and ended courtesy a sheriff’s office canine officer.

According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, a deputy attempted to stop a driver for driving at a very high rate of

speed on Hwy. 8, near STH 65 in central Polk County early Saturday morning, Nov. 20, at around 1:30 a.m. That vehicle passed the deputy at 84 miles per hour, and when the police officer turned around to stop the driver, he noticed the car had pulled into a nearby driveway, with the driver fleeing the scene on foot.

That driver was later identified as Joshua Borgwardt, 23, Amery, and he attempted to lead the deputy on a foot chase through some of the most difficult terrain in the area - swamps, woods, brush and icy water. The deputy decided to wait for

assistance, and enlisted the aid of the department’s canine officer, Kaiser, who was eager to track Borgwardt, and did for well over a mile and a half.

“It was through some very difficult conditions,” stated Lt. Steve Smith of the Polk County Sheriff’s Department. “He even went through a culvert under Hwy. 8!”

Canine deputy Kaiser finally tracked Borgwardt through two swampy areas, and finally got ahold of him in another swamp, where deputies were able to take him into custody.

Borgwardt was arrested and taken into

custody, and is now facing a felony charge of fleeing an officer, on top of a misdemeanor charge of resisting arrest/obstruction. He made an initial court appearance on Monday, where Judge Molly GaleWyrick set a cash bond of $2,500.

According to the incident report, Borgwardt allegedly told the officers who caught him that he had fled because he had no driver’s license. His preliminary hearing is set for Wednesday, Nov. 24.

Siren School Board changes regular meeting time SIREN - The Siren School Board has changed its monthly meeting time effective with the January 2011 meeting. The board will now be meeting at 6 p.m., rather than 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Monday of every month.

The December board meeting has been changed to the third Monday, Dec. 20, due to the district’s holiday break. The board will meet at 5:30 p.m. on that day because of the middle/high school holiday concert

which starts at 7 p.m.

The calendar for the district for the month of December includes: Saturday, Dec. 4, 11 a.m., Santa visits in the school commons. Thursday, Dec. 9, 2 p.m., K-4 concert. Tuesday, Dec. 14, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Wampfler benefit dinner. Thursday, Dec. 16, 2 p.m., grades 5 and 6 concert. Saturday, Dec. 18, noon to 2 p.m., first-annual Christmas Community Dinner in the school concourse. Monday, Dec. 20, 5:30

p.m., December school board meeting.

During the board’s meeting Monday, Nov. 22, the board approved second semester youth option applications for 11 students, totaling up to $10,335 in tuition fees.

Also approved was a second reading of an acceptable use policy and the first reading of an activity fee policy.

In open following closed-session discussion, the board approved a request

from the Siren support staff to add the position of educational interpreter into the union. The board denied a support staff request to add the position of bus monitor into the union. The board also approved Heather O’Brien as new cheerleading advisor for 2010-2011. - Information provided by District Administrator Scott Johnson

United Ways seeing greater giving this year

by Steve Roisum Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIDE - Some United Way chapters in Wisconsin say they’re having an easier time raising funds this year. United Way officials say donors seem to be feeling more charitable despite tough financial times.

United Way collects donations that help other agencies tackle social issues such as

News from Bone Lake Town Board A driveway ordinance was unanimously adopted at the Oct. 14 town board meeting. This ordinance was created to regulate the construction of all new driveways in the town. The main reason for the action was to promote a safe access for emergency vehicles, such as fire trucks and ambulances.

Prior to any new residential driveway construction, a town of Bone Lake driveway permit, along with a $25 permit fee, must be obtained from the town clerk.

Copies of the new ordinance are also available. Failure to comply with any of the provisions in the ordinance may result in a fine or an order to reconstruct the driveway at the violators expense. As with all town ordinances, any property seller must relay this information to prospective buyers.

This ordinance will not affect any existing driveways or any new field or woodland driveways.

The town entered into an agreement with the Polk County Land Information Department last June to join the parcel mapping program as requested by the county. The project began last summer, and as of Nov. 11 the surveyor had broken down 25 of the 36 sections in our town for parcel mapping. They are currently working and looking for corner evidence in the northwest corner of the town near the Straight Lake Wildlife Area.

homelessness, and hunger. Sara Noble is the resource development director for the United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley. She says they have raised 80 percent of the their $1.8-million dollar goal so far.

Which she says is a lot better than the same time these last two years.

“I don’t know if the economy is turning around a little bit, or people have just come to the realization that if you’re fortuWhen completed, the parcel mapping system will be of great benefit to landowners when quick answers are needed concerning boundary issues or zoning setbacks. All of this information will be available from the land information department at the government center in Balsam Lake or online.

An update from the Straight River Voluntary Dam Advisory Committee Chairperson Marsha Karpinen was presented to the town board at the last meeting on Nov. 11. The committee is now waiting for the DNR to determine if the Ice Age Trail will remain in compliance with the terms of their stewardship grant if the Ice Age Trail signs an easement. They will go forward with the dam project when this determination is made.

Work has recently been completed on the blacktopping and shouldering of 255th Avenue from CTH I to CTH GG. This completes the town’s town road improvement program project for 20102011. Funding in the amount of $18,830 will be received from the Department of Transportation when the project is paid in full. Other roadwork finished recently included some brushing, roadside mowing and the removal of many trees following the windstorm of Oct. 26.

The 2011 public budget hearing was held Nov. 11 with the resulting tax levy and budget approved.

The next town board meeting will be held Thursday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m., at the clerk’s home. – submitted by Darrell Frandsen, town clerk, and Dan Beal, planning commission chairman

nate to have a stable job, a stable income, now is the time to give back to so many people in our community who are struggling,” says Noble.

The Brown County United Way is hoping to raise $3.5 million. Campaign director Alicia Van Straten says their campaign will run to the end of the year. She described the effort to this point as – “so far, so good.”

The United Way of Marathon County says donations seem to be better this year

than at this time last year. But Executive Director Joanne Kelly says it still seems to be slow going. She says some organizations have had slight increases in terms of their giving, and hers are seeing results come in a little bit slower in comparison to previous years, so they still don’t have “a feel” for a final number.

The United Way of Dane County expects to meet its goal of more than $16.4 million this year. It fell just short of its goal last year.

Illegal hunter charged with felon in possession of a firearm LEWIS – Daryl Sheldon, 38, Lewis, was arrested and charged with felon in possession of a firearm on Nov. 21. His arrest was the result of a cooperative project between the police and the DNR which is investigating felons who register deer or buy hunting licenses.

Sheldon had been seen in orange hunting gear that day. An officer went to his home and found him cleaning a deer in

his shed. There was also an untagged fawn on the ground “with its brains blown out,” according to the officer’s report, as well as several other fawn heads with the ears cut off and without tags on them.

Sheldon admitted to owning the 30-06 rifle in the car. The DNR is expected to charge Sheldon with the hunting violations. - with information from Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

Disagreement exists over expected budget shortfall

by Shamane Mills Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIDE - The projected gap between state expenses and revenues may be better than previous estimates. The Wisconsin Department of Administration expects the shortfall to be $2.2 billion.

Gov.-elect Scott Walker says it’s higher than that.

There was no tax revenue growth for Wisconsin this year. But that could change.

According to a Wisconsin Department of Administration report, a modest national recovery could boost state finances. Tax revenue in Wisconsin is expected to go up 4.2 percent next year and 3.4 percent the

following year.

DOA Secretary Dan Schoof believes those estimates will hold. He says “we’re not trying to say it’s not a difficult budget.

We think the most difficult time that the state and economy went through is past us and we are on growth upward.”

Walker was briefed by the outgoing administration on the budget projections.

Walker says the actual budget shortfall is as high as $3.3 billion, in part because Congressional approval is still needed for money the state’s counting on.

Taken together, state agencies under the control of outgoing Gov. Jim Doyle asked for a 4.9-percent increase in 2011, and half that the following year.

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Now is the time Now is the time to get out of Afghanistan and Iraq. Afghanistan is now negotiating with the Taliban which shows that they have realized that they cannot defeat the Taliban, so they will try to live with them. The U.S. should do the same thing. We cannot defeat al Qaida and should quit trying. We have squandered the lives of thousands of soldiers and spent a trillion dollars, which we were forced to borrow, to what avail? We have succeeded antagonizing the Muslim world and radicalizing a new generation of people who have grown up hating the United States. With al Qaida flourishing in Pakistan, Yemen, Algeria, Somalia, Mali and Niger we will surely be attacked again by those who truly despise us. The first step is to get out of the Middle East, and then distance ourselves from the obdurate and belligerent Israelis who refuse to consider any meaningful negotiations with the Palestinians. That would go a long way to improve our relations with the Muslim world. The U.S. cannot simply continue to maintain the policy of “Might is right” towards the rest of the world. Leaving the Middle East would be gesture of peace with the billion Muslims on Earth, which would go far to engender peace in the world!

Darrel Mathieu Retired state of Minnesota employee Luck

Medicare payment crisis The doctor is in, but will s/he serve Medicare patients after Jan. 1?

Last week, the United States Senate voted only a one-month extension of existing rates for reimbursing doctors for their services to Medicare patients. Without another extension or, better yet, a permanent fix to the flawed formula for Medicare reimbursement, doctors will receive a 25-percent pay cut come Jan. 1, 2011.

Why do elected representatives keep doctors and Medicare patients in this political state of limbo? Health care for seniors is not negotiable. Seniors have earned our Medicare and deserve the security of knowing that our doctors will be there to serve us.

AARP is urging the Senate to take further action in the current lame-duck session of Congress. There are 900,000 Medicare clients in Wisconsin whose continuing health care should be a priority for our senators.

Call the AARP hotline, 800-944-6723, today to tell Sens. Feingold and Kohl your support for the Doctor Fix legislation that will keep doctors in Medicare.

Robert J. Harman AARP advocate for health and financial security Danbury

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• Where to write • President Barack Obama 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D.C. 20500 www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ Governor Jim Doyle P.O. Box 7863, Madison, WI 53707 wisgov@mail.state.wi.us Congressman David Obey (7th District) 2462 Rayburn Office Bldg.

Washington, D.C. 20515 or Federal Building, Wausau, WI 54401 (715) 842-5606 Rep. Nick Milroy (73rd District) Room 221 North, State Capitol P.O. Box 8952, Madison 53708 E-mail: rep.milroy@legis.state.wi.us

Rep. Ann Hraychuck (28th District) State Capitol, P.O. Box 8942 Madison, WI 53708 Phone: 608-267-2365 • Toll free: 888-529-0028 In-district: 715-485-3362 rep.hraychuck@ legis.state.wi.us Rep. Mary Hubler (75th District) Room 7 North, State Capitol P.O. Box 8952, Madison, WI 53708 or 1966 21-7/8 St., Rice Lake 54868 (715) 234-7421• (608) 2662519 rep.hubler@legis.state.wi.us U.S. Senator Herb Kohl 330 Hart Senate Office Bldg.

Washington, D.C. 20510 (715) 832-8492 senator_kohl@kohl.senate.gov

Senator Robert Jauch (25th District) Room 19 South, State Capitol P.O. Box 788, Madison, WI 53707 E-mail: Sen.Jauch@legis.state.wi.us Senator Sheila Harsdorf (10th District) State Capitol, P.O. Box 7882 Madison, WI 53707 (608) 266-7745 • (715) 2321390 Toll-free - 1-800-862-1092 sen.harsdorf@legis.state.wi.us

U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold SDB 40, Rm. 1, Washington, D.C. 20510 or 1600 Aspen Commons Middleton, WI 53562-4716 (608) 828-1200 senator@feingold.senate.gov

Hunter in critical condition DOUGLAS COUNTY - A hunter who was shot in the town of Wascott on Sunday morning, Nove. 21, remains in critical condition. Nicholas Bitz, 32, of Madison was shot in the shoulder during a deer drive, according to Jim Bishop, public affairs manager with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Spokeswoman Kim Kaiser said Bitz is listed in critical condition at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center of Duluth. Preliminary information indicates Bitz was out of sight of the shooter when the shot was fired. The shooting occurred at 11 a.m. Sunday on private land, Bishop said. The incident remains under investigation by the DNR. According to Bishop, Bitz was the only hunter shot in the 18-county northern region of the state during the opening weekend of the 2010 deer gun season. However, the department is investigating four other nonfatal shootings involving deer hunters on opening day. Those incidents occurred in Marathon, Wood, Door and Marquette counties, according to information from the Associated Press. - Superior Telegram Zero-increase levy SAWYER COUNTY - Sawyer County supervisors voted Nov. 9 to adopt a 2011 budget with a tax levy of $9,840,064, the same as in 2010. The mill rate will be $2.67 per $1,000 of equalized property value (rounded off to nearest cent). The levy includes $9,565,009 for government, $33,060 for bridge aid and $241,995 for debt service. Total expenditures are budgeted at $27,284,354, a 7.01-percent increase over last year. County clerk Kris Mayberry said the board applied $285,614 in audited excess revenue over expenses from 2009 to bring the levy down to the same as last year. Finance committee member Kathy McCoy said she is concerned that “we’re depleting the money we have to work with. Also, we’re applying $25,000 from health and human services surplus, so they have a zero-percent increase in their budget, too.

We’ve been working hard to have a balanced budget so we don’t have to use up our reserves.” McCoy said the 2011 budget “is not quite balanced.” Under the state-mandated revenue limit, the county could levy $120,000 more than it is doing — resulting in an increase of 1.16 percent or $3.20 on a $100,000 property, which is “not that significant,” she said. - Sawyer County Record (haywardwi.com) Board size fine, say supervisors BARRON COUNTY - Some Wisconsin counties have been forced to cut the size of their county boards due to public pressure, and Barron County has a special work group grappling with the question of whether it should follow suit. If recent comments from supervisors are any indication of the reform’s prospects here, then it appears the county board will try to stay at 29 members unless a successful referendum compels it to do otherwise. At last week’s county board meeting, county Administrator Jeff French said that several Wisconsin counties voted in the fall election whether or not to cut the size of their county boards. In every county where such a referendum question was on the ballot as it was in Chippewa County, the measure passed.

Chippewa County voters opted to cut their board from 29 members to just 15. Contrasting with the silent treatment the issue received from Barron County Board members at a recent public hearing, many supervisors were more vocal about their positions at last week’s meeting. While no supervisor spoke up in support of cutting their ranks, a number of them did articulate reasons for keeping the board’s size at 29. Among the benefits mentioned were a higher level of age diversity, more representation and a wider distribution of power. Supervisor James Pannier also noted that, while the board had been presented with many reasons to keep the status quo, it had not been given much of a counterargument as to why it should consider cutting membership. Chairman Jess Miller then asked his fellow supervisors to announce their preferred number of board members for Barron County. The overwhelming response was “29.” - Barron News-Shield

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• Letters to the editor • Thanksgiving - another perspective As we are introduced into this world, messily ejected or dragged painfully kicking and screaming onto the delivery table by no choice of our own, we’re confronted with a mission of no return; life on Earth, for better or worse. There is no turning back and no guarantees.

The human predicament is, essentially, a solo journey fraught with risks and pitfalls, and with both misleading and positive options.

Ultimately, we are responsible for our behavior and the choices we make for better or worse.

I’ve discovered after 7-1/2 decades that my perceptions of past life - events, decisions, others who have played some part, good or bad - play out in the context of the phrase, “It seemed like a good decision at the time.” Retrospection is a private parlor of fun house mirrors as our perceptions change with time.

The tradition of Thanksgiving is themeed around communal counting of blessings and an expression of appreciation for the bounty we enjoy. It is typically what we have that’s important and for which we’re grateful.

With my annual Thanksgiving self-appraisal, I’ve adopted an alternative perspective. Possibly because of my age and background, I give greater thanks for what I don’t have or having survived in a positive way some of my most trying and hazardous experiences.

• I escaped the polio epidemics of the ‘40s and ‘50s while many about me, including family members, were stricken and afflicted for life.

• Attended Catholic grade school and served Mass as an altar boy for more than five years, never encountering a pedophile priest or nun.

• Serving as an Army Ranger special operations officer during two public wars, and later on duty with the CIA and DEA in two secret war options, I never found myself in a situation where I had to look another man in the eye and pull the trigger.

• Participated in and recovered from the sociocultural upheaval and sexual revolution of the ‘60s and ‘70s; avoided STD and addiction to drugs despite some socalled liberated behavior and experimentation.

• My sole income is a VA pension and Social Security, permitting me to live austerely, but comfortably. I enjoy full service-related medical and funeral expense coverage. I haven’t had a credit card in more than 10 years. I have no major debts and no credit history to worry about.

Everyone knows I have no money, so no one hits me up for a loan.

• For all practical purposes, the government owns my home under a standard reverse mortgage arrangement. I don’t make mortgage payments and have a place to live for the balance of my days as long as I pay the property taxes and homeowners insurance.

• I take great pride and satisfaction, gladly going without amenities, so I can devote about one-third of my income to animal welfare, environmental protection and public educational causes.

• As a recreational athlete of some 50 years, I’m still able to compete in running and snowshoe racing, this despite some annoying military-related physical disabilities. The real problem is, there is seldom anyone else racing in my age division and I medal by default. It’s embarrassing, but then you take what you can get and be thankful you’re able to show up and finish.

• I don’t have a computer or word processor, and a cell phone is useless in the area of my home. Of all my negative blessings, this year I am most grateful that I’ve not been seduced by the sirens of cyberspace.

It should be obvious to the reader from this candid personal offering that I have much to be grateful for this Thanksgiving.

It’s what I do not have and from that which I’ve been spared that I’m most grateful. I hope there is a message here.

Life is precious, enormously challenging and precarious, unpredictable and very fleeting. Each year, as I engage in this soul-searching contemplation, I’m struck by the irony of hindsight. What, in the past, may have been viewed as tragic, threatening or permanently damaging

and irreconcilable at the time may turn out to be a blessing in the long run.

Bradley E. Ayers Clam Falls-Somers Lake

Why is SS in the mix?

Come December just more than a dozen people could determine the future of generations of America’s seniors.

In a plan recently presented by co-chairs of President Obama’s bipartisan deficit-reduction commission to be voted on by Dec. 1, cuts to Social Security are among proposed measures to fix the nation’s financial crisis.

But Social Security is supported by individual payroll taxes and cannot by law go into the red or contribute to the deficit.

One rightfully should ask: Why is it even part of the mix?

Statements by co-chairs Alan Simpson and Erskine Bowles get at the reason. And it appears that politics, not good policy, is driving their decision.

For years, ideological groups bent on cutting social spending have claimed that Social Security is bankrupting the country and on the brink of collapse—despite all evidence to the contrary.

According to the latest Social Security Trustees’ Report, the program is operating with a surplus that will continue to grow until 2023, when it will reach $4.5 trillion.

With no change whatsoever in benefit rate or retirement age, Social Security is secure through 2037. With minor adjustment, like raising or eliminating the income cap, it would be secure well into the next century.

In releasing their plan, Simpson and Bowles stressed that they were proposing changes to Social Security “for its own sake, not for deficit reduction.” Simpson, a former Republican senator from Wyoming, wrote in August that Social Security is “a milk cow with 310 million teats.” Democrat Bowles, who made his fortune on Wall Street, told bankers in February, “We’re going to mess with Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security.”

Under their plan, the early retirement age would rise to 64 and the full retirement age to 69. It also would use a lessgenerous measure to calculate cost-of-living increases. Both of these changes would disproportionately impact low- and moderate-wage earners and workers in physically demanding jobs.

The plan’s related cuts in Medicare would impose even greater hardship on those of modest means, given it calls for increasing what elderly and disabled beneficiaries pay for health-care services.

According to budget experts, raising the full retirement age to 69 would amount to a 13 percent benefit cut, a loss the average retiree would be hard-pressed to absorb. Social Security benefits already are modest at best—ranking 25th out of 30 nations providing old-age pensions, and guaranteeing what researchers call a “nofrills, bare-bones” income.

The deficit panel will conclude its work after Thanksgiving with a vote on the Simpson-Bowles proposal. Reductions in Social Security should not make the cut.

Social Security does not contribute to the nation’s deficit and threatening the future of America’s seniors is no solution.

Niel Ritchie Executive Director League of Rural Voters Minneapolis

Burnett budget explained The 2011 budget for Burnett County is now official. After a great deal of thought and debate, the Burnett County Board of Supervisors met on Nov. 9 and approved a levy of $8,516,423; a dollar amount that is equal to that levied for 2010. But what does that really mean?

The budget process began in mid-July.

Discussions were held at all levels of county government about how to cover costs and provide for services without causing an undue hardship for the taxpayer. Departments were given instructions on developing their budgets to maintain operating expenses at 2010 levels. Not an easy task given rising costs of fuel and goods, but the county board of supervisors spoke clearly, the message was “hold the line on taxes and spending.”

For many years the property values in Burnett County rose significantly, until

2009 when they fell by $43,640,200 and again in 2010 they dropped another $108,209,300 resulting in a current property value of $2,771,853,400. The mill rate is determined by the county levy divided by the equalized value. The higher the property values the lower the mill rate and vice versa. (Information on valuations may be obtained at www.revenue.wi.gov).

Simply stated, in 2010 the mill rate was $2.95 per $1,000, meaning property was taxed at a rate of $295 per $100,000 of value. In 2011, in order to raise the same amount of money as 2010, that amount increased by $12, up to $307 per $100,000 of valuation resulting in a mill rate of 3.07.

To complicate this more, property is not assessed at the same time, nor does it devalue at the same rate. Some municipalities lost 8 percent of value and some gained 2 percent. Overall, Burnett County lost 4 percent and that is the figure we must use when making our budget and tax levy decisions. Therefore, all property owners will have to pay the mill rate of 3.07 per $1,000 of value.

There are many challenging decisions facing the county board of supervisors; concerns about funding for future infrastructure costs, while balancing the effects it has on the taxpayer. It is interesting to note that the total county budget for 2011 is $21,670,293 which is less than the 2005 budget of $21,839,036. To say that Burnett County has held the line on spending and growth is clearly right on point. We have been able to achieve our success through sound fiscal management practices. The Burnett County Board of Supervisors must remain diligent in their decisionmaking process and take care when determining how to fund projects that are required in the future. I am confident that your Burnett County government will do so.

Don Taylor Burnett County Board chair Siren

Festival grateful to fin fi nancial sponsors The 26th-annual Lighting Festival in the Christmas card village of Taylors Falls will be held Friday – Sunday, Nov. 26 - 28. It has become the largest winter holiday festival in our area, one filled with magic and fun for the whole family. It cannot be done without financial backing, so gratitude is extended to all the organizations, businesses and individuals who make this festival possible.

Barbara Young, Lighting Festival chair Taylors Falls, Minn.

Refl fle ections The time from Veterans Day to Thanksgiving Day is a special time to pause and reflect on life. I write this from the reflection bench at the Wisconsin State Veterans Memorial Park on Little Trade Lake.

The park is a memorial to honor those who served our country during the Afghanistan and Iraq wars. All service men and women (National Guard/reserves) and active duty regulars are identified and honored.

The following is a description of the park layout.

Each community that sent a unit supplied a plaque that identified all the members who served. Highlighted are four special groups: those killed in action, those killed in service, those wounded in action, and those wounded in service.

This park is on the northwest side of Hwy. 48 near Pine Lake Road. It has a parking lot and a welcome center surrounded by flags representing the U.S., Wisconsin, MIA and all military branches.

It is a rectangular property that has two circles within it. Traveling down a 6-footwide lane, blacktopped for wheelchairs, you encounter a double circular path set up in time-line fashion. The outside of the circle displays memorials of those units who were first called to duty, with the names of regular active-duty veterans displayed on the inner circle.

Along the pathway are benches for sitting, surrounded by beautiful flower gardens and bushes. Approaching a flat area by the lake, there is a prayer/reflection garden area that over-

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looks the lake. In the center of this garden is a circle of symbols representing all faiths. There is a floating dock and pontoon boat available for disabled veterans to use. It is well noted that the north end of the lake is a favorite fishing spot for people and bald eagles.

The park is staffed by caring volunteers, as well as family members of lost veterans and by those others for whom the park has special significance. Support for this beautiful memorial park was made available by local towns, counties and the state of Wisconsin. Additional contributors were area CVSOs, VFWs, American Legions, veterans and those who wanted to be a part of this memorial.

After the first year of operation, we were amazed to see all the stick pins that had been placed on the U.S. map in the welcome center, showing the many places where people came from. Visitors elected to stay a few extra days to enjoy the area and most of the motels in Grantsburg and Siren, adding dollars to the local economies.

Now for the truth! This park did not happen.

The defaulted property of 46.2 acres with 1,200 feet of lakeshore located on the northeast side of Little Trade Lake went back to the county on a $17,000 tax lien in 2006. The county leaders, at that time, were offered $462,000 by a resident, under the condition that it be given to the town as a park. The county leaders said that they could develop and sell it for approximately $3 million. Since 2006, the property has sat vacant, generating zero tax revenue.

Our hope this Thanksgiving is that the county will give this property to the town of Trade Lake for a park. A park plan has already been stipulated in the recent 2010 Trade Lake comprehensive plan.

A speech by David Obey, taken from the Leader paper, page 12, Nov. 17, 2010, states: “This society is very good at beating the drums, playing the fifes and cheering loudly when our soldiers go off to war.

But frankly, it has had a mixed record of providing the kind of support and recognition that should have been called for when they returned.”

“They (our veterans) return home with heartbreaking wounds; physical and emotional. We have an obligation to do everything humanly possible to make them whole again, both physically and emotionally. We should demonstrate as much appreciation to those who survived as we do for those who didn’t. And cost should be no object. We have made real progress on that front but we have a long way to go. All of us today should rededicate ourselves to see to it that challenge is met and then some. That will do more for those who have borne the burden than the drums and all the cheers. We owe it to them and then some.”

We are thankful to our creator, who gave us freedom of choice and for our nation that (still) allows us to exercise some of that freedom.

May this country, once again; become a blessing to our creator. Happy Thanksgiving!

Rich and Nancy Hess Trade Lake

Hats off to the Brands The Siren Senior Center has made a big move. At a recent meeting, an election of new officers took place, and everyone is happy to welcome the new slate - Corrine Root, president; Gerry Vogel, vice president; Barbara Munger, secretary; and Judy Johnson, treasurer.

Before too much time has elapsed, it is proper that we give recognition to Don and Abby Brand who stepped up after our center was ruined by the tornado of 2001, facing opposition from many sides. They “fought the good fight” to get funds available to finish the building of the lovely center we have today. They have left a legacy.

The next time I go to the Siren Senior Center, I hope to see both of them at the corner table, working on a jigsaw puzzle.

Glenna Hauger Siren and Los Banos, Calif.

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• Letters to the editor • Giving thanks for smoke-free law

courage all retailers to continue to use the Wisconsin WINS free online training tool, smokecheck.org, to train their employees on the importance of not selling to minors.

Remember to go out and breathe clean air in one of your local smokefree establishments! Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Mary Boe and Laura Jurek Western Wisconsin Working for Tobacco-Free Living Coalition Balsam Lake

Tribal Nations Conference planned for next month in Washington, D.C.

by Brian Bull Wisconsin Public Radio WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Obama meets with hundreds of Native American leaders Dec.16 in Washington, for the second Tribal Nations Conference.

Kim Vele, president of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohicans, will be attending again this year. She gives the Obama administration a grade of “B -” for handling issues like health care and energy since last year’s conference. Vele says services at her tribe’s health clinic will be greatly improved with funding provided by the new health-care law.

But Vele adds congressional revisions and compromises with insurance companies on eligibility and coverage made it weaker than it was when the president first proposed it. She also says there needs to be a change on “the national paradigm” renewable energy.

“There’s been some effort on that, but the commitment just isn’t at the level I’d like to see it,” says Vele. “That is going to be what takes the United States – not just Native American communities – into the next century.”

Vele says green technology and mass transit are issues

she wants to talk about when she visits with Obama again.

Meanwhile, Rick Hill, chair of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, gives high marks to the administration for health care, federal stimulus money, and the Tribal Law and Order Act which the president signed in July. The law broadens tribal government’s law enforcement and judicial programs, as well as helps tribes crack down on problems such as sexual assault and rape.

“It really does reinforce the idea of law enforcement on the ground with our own law enforcement agencies,” says Hill. “All in all, in terms of the high rates of crime and sexual violence on reservation, this specifically addresses some of those needs.”

Like Vele, Hill wants the president to address sustainable and green energy development with tribes. He also hopes to discuss land and treaty issues.

Both Hill and Vele say in terms of Native American issues, the Obamaadministration is the most receptive one they’ve seen.

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Thanksgiving is right around the corner.

A great way to get into the holiday spirit is by giving thanks for Wisconsin’s smoke-free air law. We also appreciate the businesses and owners who are complying with the law, as well as the individuals, families, employees, patrons and other supporters of the law who have realized the importance of clean air and worked to make it that way.

We would also like to extend gratitude to the Polk County Board of Su-

pervisors for passing a local Polk County smoke-free air ordinance.

Here is why Wisconsinites should be thankful for our new state law this holiday season: 1. All workers are protected from secondhand smoke.

2. This law creates healthier communities in all of Wisconsin.

3. People do not have to choose between a paycheck and their health.

4. Individuals and families are now able to eat or enjoy a night out without jeopardizing their health.

Western Wisconsin Working for Tobacco-Free Living Coalition is also thankful for all the retailers who are working to keep tobacco products out of the hands of minors. We en-

26th-Annual

CHRISTMAS CRAFT & GIFT SALE Saturday, December 4, 2010 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Grantsburg Community Center (Old High School)

Local & out-of-town crafters & vendors.

Bake sale, noon lunch coffee & goodies.

8th-Annual

GINGERBREAD HOUSE CONTEST Judging at Noon

2 CATEGORIES: Adult & Children 12 & under.

1st- & 2nd-place winners in each category.

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Super Saturday event winners at Peggy’s Fashion Rack and Gifts SIREN – Early Christmas shoppers took part in the SuperSaturday” event at Peggy’s Fashion Rack & Gifts. Peggy Strabel said “It’s wonderful to see so many shopping locally.”

Shown are the winners of the on-the-hour door prizes given during the event. - submitted

Cathy Ingalls and Karen Sahnon were the 9 a.m. winners at Peggy’s Fasion Rack & Gifts Super Saturday event. – Photos submitted

Darlene Ekstrand and Donna Aangon were the 8 a.m. winners at Peggy’s Fasion Rack & Gifts.

Lynne Johnson and Jessica Monaesh were the 11 a.m. winners at Peggy’s Fasion Rack & Gifts in Siren Super Saturday event.

Polk County circuit court Phillip J.B. Andrews, Milltown, possession of drug paraphernalia, $263.50; possession of marijuana, $263.50.

Lowell D. Duncan, Centuria, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Nathan E. Fouks, Deer Park, operation without required lamps lighted, not guilty plea.

Paul E. Groth, Clear Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Brandon W. Gutzmer, Luck,

operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Chelsie L. Klatt, Glenwood City, speeding, $175.30.

Jeremy W. Larson, Clayton, operating while revoked, not guilty plea.

Mark A. Leverty, Balsam Lake, operate without valid license, not guilty plea.

Monica L. Mattson, Frederic, speeding, $175.30.

Patricia K. Michaelson, Milltown, speeding, $175.30.

Alisa H. Miller, Webster, speeding, not guilty plea.

Maria J. Miller, Frederic, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, not guilty plea.

Linda C. Mueller, Amery, speeding, $175.30.

Harry L. Pearce, Deer Park, county/municipal – disorderly conduct, not guilty plea.

Heather M. Powell, Webster, operate without valid license, $200.50.

Chad E. Ruff, Clayton, nonregistration of auto, $175.30.

John M. Stout, Onalaska, speeding, $175.30.

Catherine M. Taylor, Ladysmith, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Anthony T. Wall, Frederic, operating while suspended,

$200.50, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Timothy R. West, Clear Lake, animal restrictions – habitually barks/annoys, not guilty plea.

Melanie D. Wild, Turtle Lake, speeding, $200.50.

William L. Albee, Cumberland, failure to notify police of accident, $263.50.

Ronald D. Barnes, Oklahoma City, Okla., speeding, $175.30.

Suzanne A. Brown, Luck, hit

and run, unattended vehicle, $263.50; failure to notify police of accident, $263.50; operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, $200.50; seat belt violation, $10.00.

Nicholas L. Damsgard, Fort Ripley, Minn., operate w/o valid license, $200.50.

Carmen M. Flora, Elmwood, speeding, $175.30.

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Rep. Hubler recalls 26 years in Legislature

by Regan Kohler Register staff writer WASHBURN COUNTY – After 26 years in Wisconsin’s Assembly, Rep. Mary Hubler, D-Rice Lake, has retired from office with many accomplishments under her belt.

Hubler has served the 75th Assembly District, which Washburn County is part of, since she was elected in 1984, after choosing to run when her predecessor, Rep. Pat Smith, stepped down. Hubler had been working in the Assembly for Smith, a former Shell Lake resident, while finishing law school. She had never been a part of elected government before.

“This was never my plan,” she said of running for office.

Many of Hubler’s friends told her they always assumed she would end up in a government setting, and it turned into reality when Hubler ran, as a Democrat, on the 1984 ballot.

“I got interested in government and how it works,” she said of her decision to run.

Campaigning for office is a full-time job, so “it was hard to decide to run for Assembly,” she said of having to quit her job. Back then, campaigning was more about going out to meet the constituents, whereas today so much of it is based on funded campaigns, she said, especially since the Supreme Court passed a law allowing corporations to act as individuals, to fund candidates.

Hubler began knocking on doors that April.

“I worked all day, every day, morning to night,” she said, adding, “That’s all I did every year, all year, once I got elected.”

Though she knew classmates and family who lived in Washburn and Barron counties, which made up the 75th District in the 1980s, there were so many citizens she didn’t know. Constituents want to meet their elected officials, to look them in the eyes and have their questions answered.

“Everyone has their own issue,” Hubler said, adding that people can sense whether the politician is blowing them off, or if they are willing to learn more about these issues.

That year, there was both a Democratic and Republican primary, and Hubler got the most votes of all the candidates. She defeated her opponent, a Shell Lake resident, to take over Smith’s seat.

In her 26 years in office, Hubler has served on almost all committees, worked under four governors (Tony Earl, Tommy Thompson, Scott McCallum and Jim Doyle) and sat on the Assembly with Gov.-elect Scott Walker, has been the author of or introduced many bills, one of which was the recent ban on cell phone texting while driving, and has done weekly and monthly radio shows to let citizens know what’s happening in Madison.

The Wisconsin Assembly has 99 representatives, with each one serving 55,000 people in each district, for twoyear terms, while the Senate has 33 senators representing 165,000 people each, for four-year terms.

“The difference is the number of people you represent,” Hubler said.

When a bill is introduced, it has to pass both houses and be signed by the governor to go into effect. If a representative from each house introduces a similar bill, “it doubles your chances of getting it through,” she said.

An example of this is Emma’s Law, passed in 2010, and one of Hubler’s favorite accomplishments. The law, which gives harsher sentences to child abusers, was introduced by both Hubler and Sen. Bob Jauch in each house, and Jauch’s bill, which was slightly different from Hubler’s, was the one that passed.

The Assembly representative has to

Assembly Rep. Mary Hubler, Rice Lake, has finished her time in office after 26 years. – Photo by Regan Kohler convince 50 people, while the Senate has to convince 17, to vote in favor of a bill, she said.

Drafting attorneys write the technical language of the bills, Hubler said, so the officials simply call them and tell them what they want in the bill.

“Usually they are just the result of the constituent contact,” Hubler said. “It’s a direct response to people who want government to change.”

There are quite a few approved bills which stand out for Hubler. One was the very first she took part in, which guaranteed the animal laboratory would remain within the city of Barron. Barron’s economy is based largely on agriculture, with farmers taking dead animals to the lab for a necropsy test to see if there were any diseases. If it had closed, they would have had to travel to Madison’s lab.

“Barron does it cheaper, faster and more efficiently,” Hubler said.

This law is the only place in the statutes where Barron is mentioned, she noted.

She is proudest of two accomplishments up in Washburn County – the Veterans Wayside Memorial off Hwy. 53 in Beaver Brook, and the completion in the 1990s of the reconstruction of Hwy. 53. With the veterans memorial, Hubler said, it came from local people convincing the state to build a cemetery for northern Wisconsin veterans in the area they lived, so they didn’t have to be buried in the southern part of the state.

Hubler said nowhere specific was named for the location, but the Assembly wanted it in the place that made the most sense.

“We literally left it up to the agency to make the decision,” she said.

The Hwy. 53 completion made a huge difference in the economy and was very important to Washburn County, she added.

Other bills benefitting the county that Hubler worked on included one to keep the Spooner Ag Research Station open, another to assist the Northwest Sports Complex during its financial troubles, and to assist Shell Lake on its water diversion pipe project. Hubler said sometimes it doesn’t even take a bill to help the constituents, citing one example as the time the county wanted to place a development center along the highway, but found they had to do archaeological digging first. Hubler dug through records and discovered it was already done when Hwy. 53 was built, saving the county thousands of dollars.

The Eau Claire Leader-Telegram ranks legislators, and Hubler had the highest percentage of bills passed in the most recent session.

One that did not pass, but that is in the budget and Hubler is proud of, is the tipping fee increase, which would re-

duce the amount of out-of-state garbage in landfills by 50 percent, according to a University of Wisconsin study. The numbers showed the amount has been down by about 44 percent, so the life of a landfill will be extended.

“So the UW study was pretty close to right spot on,” Hubler said.

Hubler has many interesting tales of her time in the Assembly. One that stands out is the time Hubler was asked to serve on a special committee to create a tax for municipalities with professional baseball stadiums. Hubler is a longtime Milwaukee Brewers fan, but did not approve of funding stadiums, which are multimillion-dollar establishments, with taxpayer money. She still agreed to serve on the committee, to bring ideas to the table, but knew she was going to vote against it. On voting day, Hubler went to Assembly Speaker David Prosser’s office to tell him her plan. She said he was shocked, as he had attended a Kansas City baseball game with her and seen her fervor for the sport. Nothing he could do convinced her to change her mind, Hubler added.

“I didn’t believe taxpayers should be paying for stadiums,” she said.

Hubler didn’t tell anyone else how she was voting, as she is known to have a commonsense approach when it comes to votes, and people tend to follow her lead.

“People can decide for themselves,” she said.

Voting is done electronically, and the representative’s name comes up on the screen when they cast their votes.

“There’s no hiding,” she said.

When it came time to vote, Hubler waited until she was the last to go, and voted against the tax. It passed, but barely.

Another interesting story came when the United States received a major settlement against tobacco companies.

Hubler said Wisconsin joined the other states, and hired attorneys to do the legal work, which simply involved making copies of the legal work, which was the same language for all states involved. Hubler said Thompson, who was governor at the time, hired a Republican law firm, while Doyle, then the attorney general, hired a Democrat firm.

A third, an independent firm, was also hired.

Wisconsin received $5 billion in the settlement, Hubler said, and when the legal fees came in, all three firms wanted a total of $847 million. Hubler said she added up the time, and figured 24,000 hours among the three, so they were basically charging $34,000 an hour, to make copies of documents.

“It just turned me the wrong way,” she said.

After doing some research, Hubler discovered the attorneys were operating on a 20-percent contingency fee, which the law prohibits firms from doing when they work for the state; the companies must be paid hourly. The firms ended up with $75 million, “which still averages out to $3,000 an hour,” Hubler said, but saved the state.

Hubler opted not to run for reelection in the 2010 year mainly because of the distance. Living in Rice Lake, where she grew up, Hubler has been making the five-hour drive to Madison for 26 years.

She realized this was wearing on her in April, when the Assembly was in session from 10 a.m. on a Tuesday until 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, and then Thursday morning again until 4 a.m. Friday.

Hubler had to drive straight to Cameron to speak at a high school event, and as she does not break commitments, she went back up north. The following week, the session hours began again, and she had to drive to Spooner and Minong right afterward. “‘What the heck am I doing?’ is all I thought,” she said.

Hubler feels that meeting with the public all year-round and often is vital in her work, and being in the Legislature in Madison, then driving back to her district for events, was getting difficult.

She spent a week thinking about her decision to step down before making the move. She announced her decision not to run again, and for the first time since Hubler got into office, there was a Republican primary, she said, with GOP Roger Rivard, Rice Lake, taking over her seat.

“I want to do something different,” she said of her life after Legislature.

Hubler said she will “not miss driving back and forth – it’s either winter or road construction,” but she will miss the people, and would not have stepped down if it weren’t for the distance. She said she loved “being able to make a difference in people’s lives,” not just with bill passage, but helping them save money and making the government work for the people.

“Sometimes you can’t help them,” she said, but she always wanted to let people know she was trying.

In Assembly, Hubler said she became a “jack of all trades,” learning about every aspect of issues. She said politicians either are able to work on a variety of different ones, or choose a specific platform. Hubler did the former, though her main concerns were education, health care and the environment.

“Education was probably the thing that I was always most concerned about,” she said.

Since she has been in office, “state support [for education] has gone up substantially,” she said.

One of her bills last year now keeps oil filters out of landfills.

“We now require that those be recycled,” she said.

Hubler was one of the original authors of BadgerCare, and when she discovered farmers weren’t qualified for it, she introduced a new bill to help them.

In doing that, she became more interested in agriculture, so “[BadgerCare] wasn’t my be-all, end-all,” she said.

When Hubler is done in office Jan. 3, she will be ready to find a new job. She spent many years as a high school teacher and taught political science and government classes at UW-Barron County while in office, so this is always an option.

“I’m keeping my options open,” Hubler said. “I’m open to anything.”

She hopes to have more time to hunt, fish and golf; last summer, the one chance she got to play golf, the course she was at told her she had a punch card for games from three years ago that was barely used.

“I hadn’t played golf 10 times since 2007,” she said. “I would play golf every day if I could.”

The only times she has gotten to fish in recent years, is when she travels to the governor’s fishing opener in the spring.

Now, she can fish and golf in the same day, like she’s done in the past.

She plans to have a career that will allow her to get free time back.

“I have a lot of interests,” she said.

“This is the first time in 26 years I haven’t missed a Badgers game.”

With some Democrats, including Hubler, stepping down from office this year, and the change from blue to red for Wisconsin, with a Republican Legislature, Hubler said it is nothing new for her, having gone from a majority to minority in the house many times.

“We’ve flipped back and forth,” she said. “It’s kind of like a tide, it goes in and out.”

Hubler said that each time she walked into the Capitol building, she got a special feeling. If you lose that experience, she said, it’s time to leave.

“It’s been a great job, one that I truly loved doing,” she said.

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Luck finalizes sports co-op with Frederic Board considers proposed vision statement

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer LUCK — The Luck School Board of Education took action at its Nov. 22 meeting to finalize a cooperative agreement with Frederic for spring sports.

The agreement institutes a cooperative program for junior high softball and baseball beginning with the 2011 season. Cooperative high school sports will begin in the spring of 2012.

Athletic director and high school Principal Mark Gobler told the board that he sent letters to parents notifying them of the proposed change and seeking input, but received no comments. Since then he has met with Frederic’s athletic director and the two “pounded out” a 12-point agreement outlining the responsibilities of each district.

Team size has been shrinking, and district Administrator Rick Palmer noted that the move into a cooperative sports program with Frederic will not necessarily save money, but it will likely save sports programs.

The agreement is for two years, renewable at the end of that period. It has already received conference approval, and will now move on for approval by WIAA. With member Daryl Bazey absent from the meeting, the board voted unanimously to approve the two-year agreement for cooperative springs sports program with the Frederic School District.

Vision statement A possible vision statement for Luck Schools was given the thumbs up by the board, and is expected to be finalized in the upcoming months.

The statement, which was developed by a subcommittee of the school’s vision team, consists of the acronym LUCK SCHOOL, with a statement starting with each letter.

For example, the “L” starts the statement, “Lifetime learning opportunities.”

The “K” is “Knowledge and skills of the ongoing advancements in technology,” and the “O” is “Offer a safe environment for staff and students.”

The vision statement begins with comments on the schools dedication to providing “an outstanding learning environment” and providing “the ultimate learning experience where students will be able to compete locally, nationally, and globally in the marketplace of ideas and skills for the 21st century.”

The board went on record in support of the statement, which will be finalized by the vision team. Once finalized, it will be

Second-grade teacher Nancy Christiansen shows how she uses the Promethean Board to teach her class about compound words. Christiansen, along with fourth-grade teacher Sue Gregorash, third-grade teacher Amy Bartylla, and high school physics teacher Dean Rousch. all spoke about the Promethean Board, discussing its use in the classroom and its positive impact on student participation. - Photos by Mary Stirrat posted in classrooms and around the school.

Library plan Palmer gave credit to library specialist Lori Nelson for the development of a library media and technology plan, saying Nelson did an excellent job on the plan and did it quickly.

The plan is required for the school to be eligible for certain types of funding, including E-Rate, a federal program that provides Luck with a reduced rate for Internet services and for the interactive television programming the school has. ELori Nelson, library Rate is funded specialist at Luck through a $2 to $5 fee charged as Schools. a federal tax on telephone bills.

E-Rate, said Palmer, saves the district between $8,000 and $9,000 per year just on the ITV. The plan was due in 2009 and runs through the end June 2012. It includes a vision and mission statement for the district’s media and technology programming, along with goals, staff training, state standards, and benchmarks for eighthgrade students in regard to use of technology.

Other business • Community Education director Amy Aguado reminded the board that Luck will celebrate Community Education Day Tuesday, Nov. 30. The event is free and open to the public.

• Palmer reported on the new fair funding formula proposed by State Superintendent Tony Evers, which would increase state aid to Luck Schools by 14 percent, or $412,000. The plan, said Palmer, provides more state aid but does not increase the revenue cap. He said the plan would be good for education, but has not yet made it through the legislative process.

• Decisions to close the school due to bad weather, said Palmer, is generally made by a consensus of area school administrators. Each administrator takes an early morning drive to check out the roads, then look at weather maps and discuss the best options.

• The December board meeting will be held Monday, Dec. 20, at noon.

• The retirement of bus driver Janice Nelson was accepted with commendation for her many years of service. Nov. 22 was Nelson’s last day of driving.

• The board approved the hiring of Alice Swenson as part-time kitchen help, at 3-1/4 hours daily.

• Palmer reported that the refinancing of the district’s 2004 loan is finalized, with interest rates of 1.1, 1.4 and 1.6 percent.

The refinancing will save the district $23,133 in interest.

Third-grade teacher Amy Bartylla, right, demonstrates to the Luck School Board and administration how she utilizes the Promethean Board in her class. From left are high school Principal Mark Gobler, elementary Principal Ann Goldbach, district Administrator Rick Palmer, board members Jake Jensen, LeRoy Buck, Amy Dueholm, fourth-grade teacher Sue Gregorash and second-grade teacher Nancy Christiansen. The “clicker” in the hand of each “student” is used to answer questions.

UPH construction Construction of the new United Pioneer Home, expected to open in October 2011, is well under way. The new facility, being built on the south side of Butternut Avenue in Luck, will include a 50-bed skilled nursing facility and a 16-bed assisted living facility. — Photos by Mary Stirrat

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ATVs • BIRDING • BOATING • CAMPING • FISHING • HIKING • HUNTING • RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

This guy’s hobby stinks, literally

Dresser man uses a bit of nature to turn skulls into trophies

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer DRESSER – You could probably rank Chad Allram’s side job right up there with someone who pumps septic systems for a living or the clerk’s job of cleaning out a backed-up toilet in a public rest room.

Simply put, Allram’s job stinks – literally.

“I get some pretty rotten heads, and then I have to wear a mask and then breathe out my mouth. I have some of them where I have to have a fan on it just to keep the smell away,” he said as we stood in a sectioned-off portion of his pole shed on the eve of the 2010 gun-deer opener.

It was in the mid-20s outside but inside it was cozy warm and reeked of rotting flesh.

With hide stripped off, two deer heads sat in an old watering tank – once used as a cattle watering trough – while in another dry tank a bear skull laid covered with tiny beetles. The skulls had been brought in by hunters to be cleaned by Allram, who operates Hidden Acres Skull Cleaning near Dresser.

About four years ago Allram started dabbling in taxidermy as a hobby, but saw a steady increase in hunters looking at European-style mounts as opposed to getting the entire head and hide mounted on the wall. A European mount is quite a bit cheaper, and takes up less space on the wall.

“I was going to do taxidermy, just to get into it, and I found this and thought it would be less hands-on,” Allram said, but

The room that smells. Chad Allram of Dresser shows a bear skull in the process of being cleaned by dermestid beetles. – Photos by Marty Seeger that wasn’t the case as he soon found out.

Allram uses nature as a way to clean skulls by using dermestid beetles, which were ordered off the Internet. According to Wikipedia.org there are approximately 500 to 700 species of these types of beetles worldwide. Allram says he currently has about 2,000 of them in adult form and in their larval stage. He recently had to replenish his tanks with more beetles after some of them died off.

“The ones that do most of the eating are the larvae,” Allram said, adding that adults don’t eat as much because they’re

busy reproducing.

The larvae live for about a month before turning into adult form, and adults can usually live to a little more than four months. When he has about 10,000 of the beetles working together, it takes about five to seven days before a head is entirely clean of any meat or hide.

When Allram first receives a head, mostly from hunters, he spends about an hour stripping the hide if the person who dropped it off didn’t do so already. That’s especially true if the person had it sitting in their garage for much of the winter.

After the beetles have done their job, Allram uses a process he calls degreasing, and soaks them in a water and dish soap solution for about four hours.

“I don’t have to be here baby-sitting it, but I have to watch out because water evaporates and you don’t want a grease line,” he said.

The head is finally complete after soaking it in a peroxide solution for about three or four days. The final result is a spotless, odorless trophy that can last forever. He charges about $120 to clean the skull and have it mounted on a plaque. He gets clients mostly through word of mouth, and business has been slow but steady over the past four years, but when the economy started taking a downturn, Allram started getting larger bucks as opposed to the smaller trophies. He even draws people interested in European mounts from other area taxidermists, mostly because the beetles can pose a hazard to the hide on a head mount.

“If they get out of the tank, which they do, they can get on the deer heads and eat the base of the hair. When you go to clean it, you wipe all the hair off of it,” Allram said.

Between having a wife and two kids, going to school and carrying a full-time job, Allram still seems to enjoy his hobby, and every one of the skulls is different in its own way.

“You get to see a lot of unique heads that you wouldn’t normally see, because you just cut the antlers off,” said Allram.

On one occasion he found a piece of another buck’s antler calcified into the skull.

He’s also seen some deer skulls with fangs, which barely break the skin under the deer’s nose, and can be up to a halfinch long. There are also the many different species he’s had to clean from the bison to a Texas longhorn, squirrels, porcupine and even a few wild turkey skulls.

All of which smell the same once the beetles get to work. “(My wife) Amy notices it as soon as I get in the house but I don’t even notice it anymore. When I initially go in I do, but once I’ve been in here a minute it’s fine.”

For more information e-mail Allram at haskullcleaning@hotmail.com or at 715418-0910.

Finished products of skull cleaning can include the deer skull above or wild turkey below.

Above, the dermestid larvae does much of the feeding on animal skulls, hide and everything else on an animal except bone, while the adult beetle below eats too, but spends much of its time reproducing.

One of many deer skulls that is bone white from the process Chad Allram uses to clean them.

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Adam Johnson shot a 6-point buck east of Grantsburg on opening weekend.

Cody Hoffman, 13, had a successful weekend, harvesting this huge 9-point Ben O’Brien of Webster took a 7buck and a 7-pointer as well. Hoffman used his grandfather’s 6.5 Swedish pointer last Saturday.

Mauser with open sights to take down the 9-pointer at 150-yards.

Mike Alling was successful during Kelly Reese of Webster harvested Peggy Hackett of Frederic with her 12-point this wide 10-pointer with his rifle opening weekend with his 15-point buck. buck. last weekend.

Lonny Zillmer of North Hudson Julie Chell of Falun shot harvested this 16-point buck on this 9-point buck. the first day of hunting season

Brandon Rouf of Trade Lake took this heavy-racked 8-point buck.

Jordan Knutson of St. Croix Falls with an 8-pointer.

Jake Rademacher holds up a nice 10-pointer he registered at Trade Lake Store.

Tylyn O’Brien of Frederic shot this nice 9-point buck on opening weekend.

– Photos either submitted or registered at Trade Lake Store or Wild Bill’s in Webster

Spencer Wicklund of Trade Lake took this 8-pointer.

Jeff Chell of Falun shot this 12-point buck with a long drop tine off its right main beam.

Kim Reese of Webster had a great Savannah Rivard hoists up a opening weekend with this huge buck, dandy 10-point buck she shot on which had 15 points and a 23-1/2-inch opening weekend. inside spread.

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Busy Friday got hunters ready for the season MADISON – Some say hunters are creatures of habit. When it comes to lastminute license purchases, DNR experienced its own version of “Groundhog Day.” Friday, Nov. 19, hunters matched 2009 license sales hour for hour, with the Automated License Issuance System topping out at 333 transactions per minute around dinnertime.

A total of 607,926 deer hunting licenses were issued prior to opening day, down just 3 percent from last year, but hunters can now continue to buy licenses throughout the season.

License sales by the numbers • Wisconsin continues to be not only a national hunting destination but also an international destination: 96 deer hunters jetted in from 22 different foreign countries, with most coming from Canada, 32; Germany, 19; United Kingdom, 9; and Ireland, 6.

• Hunters from all 50 states were out hoping to catch a Wisconsin deer, with hunters from Minnesota and Illinois most prominent in the 32,460 out-of-state licenses.

• 91 percent of hunters are male; 9 percent female, but of the 10- and 11-yearolds out under the state’s new Mentored Hunting Law, more than 20 percent are female. In fact, nearly one in five deer hunters 16 and under is female.

• As usual, Dane County led sales in the

state at 28,012 licenses sold there. Brown County was again second at 26,279, followed by Washington County at 23,097.

• More than 46 percent of deer gun licenses were sold in the week before the season, with 15 percent sold on Friday, the day before the season opener.

• 4,794 hunters are 80 or older; 10,229 are aged 10 or 11; mentored hunting license sales were up 15 percent, promising a new generation moving into one of Wisconsin’s greatest traditions.

Got a question? Call the DNR – night, day, from your tree stand Phones started ringing at the stroke of 7 a.m. opening morning at DNR’s Customer Service Center. Using cell phones, hunters called from deer stands, hunting camps, fields and forests. Commonly asked questions included: “Where can I buy my license?” “How can I get a duplicate hunter education card? “I lost my license, can I buy a duplicate?” “If I describe where I am, can you tell me what deer management unit I am in?”

Friday morning, some online shoppers got a surprise call from DNR. Customer service representatives, seeing some people were still buying deer licenses online Friday and knowing it would be impossible to get a license and tag delivered before the middle of next week compiled a list of last-minute buyers, called them, and offered to cancel the online license sale to allow the hunters to go to one of the 1,400

licensing outlets in the state to be sure they had tags for the season.

Reactions ranged from gushing gratitude – “I should have known better, thanks for watching out for me,” – to astonishment, as one hunter en route to Wisconsin from Kansas kept repeating, “Wow, I just can’t believe this type of service!”

One man who took staff up on the offer was coming home from Missouri and wasn’t getting here until Thanksgiving but wanted to make sure he had a license.

He didn’t realize he could buy it when he got here. He said the call saved him a lot of worry about the license arriving before he had to travel.

DNR’s statewide call center continues to grow in popularity. Calls answered during the week prior to opening day were up over 25 percent compared to 2009, including an all-time high of 3,231 calls on Friday. The call center is on pace to receive more than 360,000 calls this year, with more than 20 percent of these coming during nights and weekends.

Hunting question? Call, e-mail or chat online to get your answer. Hunters with questions about regulations can reach DNR customer service staff by phone and online from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. Spanish and Hmong bilingual customer service representatives are also available. Contact customer service at 888WDNRINFO (888-936-7463) or by e-mail at csweb@wisconsin.gov. An online chat link is also available at dnr.wi.gov/contact. – from the DNR

Ellefson drops elk out west

Devyn Ellefson, 13, Cushing, was hunting with his dad, grandpa and uncle in Colorado when he shot this 5x5 bull elk. Ellefson was the only one in his hunting party to get an elk. – Photo submitted

Hunters register 106,404 deer opening weekend MADISON – Good to very good hunting conditions on opening day gave way to misty-rainy weather on day two of the 2010 gun deer hunt. Hunters participating in the traditional November nine-day gun deer hunt registered a preliminary tally of 106,404 deer over the first two days of the hunt.

The 2010 preliminary count was up about 6.3 percent from the opening weekend count of 100,330 from 2009. Preliminary buck harvest statewide in 2010 was 54,263 and preliminary antlerless harvest was 52,141.

“We want to remind folks that these

preliminary numbers come from a staff call-around to deer registration stations this morning,” said Tom Hauge, director of the DNR wildlife management program. “The final opening weekend tally will likely be somewhat larger, when all the registration stubs are entered into the database over the next couple of months.”

“The hunters I talked to opening day were upbeat with most saying they were seeing deer,” said Hauge. “Conditions were especially good in the northwest where they had some snow on the ground improving both tracking and visibility.”

While the opening weekend is the deer

13-point buck arrowed near Falun

hunting event of the year, “there is still a lot of hunting left,” according to Keith Warnke, DNR big game ecologist.

As of early Monday afternoon, 450 opening-weekend hunting trip reports had been recorded on the department’s new online reporting database. This is down from 2009 when hunters filed 570 reports. Data from the reports is used to track wildlife population trends and abundance.

“We encourage hunters to continue to file reports,” said Warnke. “The value of this information increases over time and with the number of reports filed each year.

We share this information with hunters on our Web site and it gives hunters an idea of what other hunters are seeing when they are in the woods.”

Enthusiasm for hunting remains high The department’s license sales office reported 607,926 gun deer licenses sold by the start of shooting hours on Saturday, Nov. 20. This number was down 3 percent from the comparable day in 2009, but in at least one important category, 10- and 11year-old hunters, sales were up 15 percent from 2009.

Deer license and tag sales will continue through the hunting seasons.

The long custom of buying a license on the way to deer camp is also intact. DNR licensing managers reported selling 89,593 licenses on Friday, Nov. 19. At one point in late afternoon Friday, computers showed license sales coming in at a rate of 333 per minute. Hunters purchased 235,547 licenses in the five days preceding the season opener.

Of the hunters hitting the woods on Saturday: 564,825 were residents and 32,056 were nonresidents. More than 86,000 youth hunters under 18 years old participated in this year’s hunt. Females represent 8.6 percent of the total hunters, and 20 percent of new 10- and 11-year-old hunters. Hunters throughout the U.S. and 22 foreign countries purchased a Wisconsin gun deer license. The highest number of nonresident hunters came from Minnesota (16,017), Illinois (7,968), Michigan (1,012) and Florida (838). The greatest number of foreign hunters came from Canada (32), Germany (19) and U.K. (9).

Holly Jo Anderson shot this 13-point buck with her bow on Wednesday, Nov. 3, near Falun. The buck had a 20-inch inside spread. – Photo submitted

Injury report There were no fatal shooting incidents recorded during the first two days of the

hunt, but there were five nonfatal firearms-related incidents, reports DNR Hunter Education Administrator Tim Lawhern.

“We wish a speedy recovery to the victims, but the fact remains that all five could have been prevented if strict firearm safety rules had been observed by the shooters.”

Four incidents occurred on Saturday. In Wood County, a hunter was struck in the chest by a bullet fired at a running deer from more than 600 yards away. In Marquette County, a hunter suffered a grazing surface wound to the head as the victim and the shooter both fired at a moving deer. In Marathon County, a hunter was wounded below the left shoulder. The victim was a stander in a deer drive and the shooter was a member of the drive. In Door County, a hunter was shot through the right thigh. Both victim and shooter were participating in a deer drive. On Sunday, a Douglas County hunter was wounded in the high right shoulder. Both the victim and the shooter were participating in a deer drive.

Lawhern noted that historically about half of Wisconsin’s shooting incidents happen during deer drives, usually because someone wasn’t where they were supposed to be or someone shot at a deer when they did not have a safe backstop or in a direction they should not have been shooting.

“Always be sure of your target and anything behind it, and if you aren’t sure, don’t shoot.” Know where your bullet will impact if you miss.

“It is really important that hunting parties wanting to drive deer have a plan and that they follow that plan to the letter.

Knowing where your hunting mates are and where safe shooting lanes are is critical,” he said.

Statistically, about half the hunting incidents happen during opening weekend.

“I am hoping we buck that statistic and can avoid further incidents this year,” Lawhern said. “Compared to the ‘good ole’ days,’ hunting is safe and getting safer. In 1915, of the state’s 155,000 hunters then, 24 were killed and 26 were injured.

That meant 1 in about 3,100 hunters could expect to be killed or injured. Today it’s 1 in 100,000 or better. Still any shooting incident is one too many. Hunters need to remember the shooting TAB-K safety rules and be careful with deer drives later this week,” he said. – from the DNR

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Lady Blizzard return solid

Strong players, a new school and talent add up to big season

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – You may see these seemingly unrelated letters together in a pile this season: WSFLGUS. And no, it’s not some strange East European business name, or a cryptic teen abbreviation for parental naivete. No, it stands for the seven high schools that now make up the Lady Blizzard hockey team: Webster, Siren, Frederic, Luck, Grantsburg, St. Croix Falls and new this year, Unity.

The addition of the Unity players could be huge in coming years as the school is one of the largest in the region and is known for having a solid pool of very talented female athletes who now have another sporting option. With that addition, the Lady Blizzard could be on the verge of some big happenings this season. Coming off their best season ever, they are poised to be a real contender, especially now, with the added ammo of having even another school under their belts.

Blizzard head coach Tim Bennett is in

his fourth year as top dog, and his 18th year of youth coaching. He is both confident and unafraid to hope for some great play and competition this year.

“I expect big things from this year’s team,” Bennett said. “Although we have a mixture of talent, from very experienced skaters to new ones, I think we have enough experience to win 15-plus games this season” That’s no small task, as the 2009 campaign was the best ever for the young squad, with a 14-9-1 record, which may be hard to repeat especially since they lost some key seniors including their two top defensemen and their leading scorer for the last three years.

“But we have some talented freshman coming in. Our senior goalie, Tiffany Meyer, should be a key player for us this year,” Bennett said, adding that he is expecting to score more goals this year.

“Kassie Lien and Samantha O’Brien are returning forwards that should give us a lot of scoring punch. They both played for Team Wisconsin this past summer.”

Bennett is also high on a couple of freshmen wearing the Blizzard blue this season: “Keep an eye on freshman forwards Wendy Roberts and Ashley Dietmeier.

Both are strong skaters and I expect big things from them!”

Bennett is also hoping for solid leadership from team captains Tanesha Carlson, Krysta Laqua, Mary Chernyaev and Meyer, which Bennett thinks they will need - especially this season.

“We are independent and not in a conference, but our section opponents are very good,” he stated. “We have the toughest section in the state for girls hockey. The winner of the last two state tournaments came from our section. All the sectional games are going to be very competitive, we should be right in the mix!”

The Blizzard girls have a few favorite opponents and Hayward and Moose Lake are among them, according to Bennett. “I would say they are the local rivals … those games are always fun, very competitive.”

One of the biggest challenges the Blizzard will face this year is to make up for losing some solid defensive players, which Bennett thinks will be a placed on a couple of new shoulders this season.

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The WSLFGUS Blizzard girls kicked off the 2010-11 season with their second-annual Lemon/Orange intersquad scrimmage. The scrimmage is a good way to introduce the team and kick off the season. The winners of the scrimmage eat the oranges and the losers get the lemons. It’s all in good fun and a fun way to start things off. This year the Blizzard dark team won the scrimmage 3-1. There was a good crowd on hand to watch and support the event, which also featured a tailgate party. The Blizzard started the season Saturday, Nov. 20, against Silver Bay in the Grantsburg Sports Arena. This year the Blizzard girls program has added Unity High School into the co-op program. – Photo submitted

Extra Points

••• SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Augustana freshman Brennan Olson scored four points and logged 17 minutes of action in the Vikings 69-53 win over the University of Sioux Falls on Wednesday, Nov. 17.

Olson, a former Luck athlete who redshirted his first year in college, went 1 for 4 from the field, which included a 3Brennan Olson point bucket to go along with one rebound. After four games, the Vikings are 3-1 with their only loss against Arizona in an exhibition game.

••• STEVENS POINT – Former Luck athlete Britta Petersen led the UW-Stevens Point basketball team in a seasonopening 72-67 win over St. Thomas on Nov. 15. Petersen had 25 points and six rebounds. On Nov. 18, Petersen was 6 of 13 from the field and had 12 points and Britta Petersen three boards against Hamline University in their 88-69 win. – Marty Seeger with information from www.uwsp.edu ••• LEADER LAND – Former Saint Joe Raygor went 1-2 during the University of Wyoming’s Omaha Open wrestling tournament on Nov. 20. Raygor wrestled in the amateur division. – Marty Seeger with information from www.wyomingathletics.com ••• LEADER LAND – The Nov. 30 Luck at Clayton boys and girls basketball games are being broadcast on 104.9 FM beginning at 6 p.m. The Amery at Rice Lake boys basketball game can be heard on 1260 AM beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 30. The Eau Claire North at Amery hockey game is being broadcast on 1260 AM on Nov. 26, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

••• ATLANTA, Ga. – The Nov. 28 Packers at Falcons game begins at noon and can be heard on 105.7 FM. ••• WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Vikings at Redskins game on Nov. 28 can be heard on 104.9 FM beginning at noon.

••• MADISON – The Northwestern at Badgers football game can be heard on 1260 AM beginning at 2:30 p.m., on Nov. 27. The Badgers basketball game versus Manhatten is on 1260 AM beginning at 12:30 p.m. The Michigan State at Badgers hockey game on Nov. 27 can be heard at 7 p.m., on 1260 AM. ••• LEADER LAND – Local sports tidbits to share? Please contact the Leader by 4:30 p.m. on Mondays to go in Extra Points. – Marty Seeger ••• LEADER LAND – Leader Sports strives to follow the college careers of area athletes. If you know of an athlete who will be playing collegiate sports in 2010 and hasn’t been mentioned, send us an e-mail or call and we’ll take it from there. – Marty Seeger

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Blizzard boys spool up for a hot start Coach Nicoll excited for squad’s prospects

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer SIREN – He’s in his sophomore season as head coach, but Grant Nicoll and assistant coach Tony Samuelson are excited about the prospects of the squad, which are coming off a solid campaign last year, which was their first in the Minnesotabased Two Rivers Conference. They finished with an impressive 11-3 conference record, and 14-10-1 overall.

“It was all brand new to me,” head coach Nicoll admitted. “We lost a few seniors, it’s going to hurt, but we’ve got a great class coming in!”

Drawing from five different local high schools – Webster, Luck, Frederic, Grantsburg and Siren – the team is adding some newbies to the lineup who know they have big skates to fill.

The Blizzard boys stunned quite a few squads last year and they did it with some faces they didn’t expect it from, like junior forward Joe Engelhart who kicked off last season’s Turkey Tournament with a hat trick ... in the first period!

“He’s back this year,” Nicoll said. “His

The Blizzard boys finished last season 14-10-1 overall and hope to improve that during the coming months. – File photo by Brenda Martin nearly 50 points as a sophomore was a pretty big feat.”

Nicoll also noted the return of forward Anthony Dietmeier, now a junior, who was also in the top five for points in the conference last season. He also has a younger brother, Aaron, who signs on as a freshman.

While the Blizzard returns, minus a few

solid seniors, they have their goal-tending nucleus back, with their goalie duo of Thomas Labatt and Brandon Roufs ready and able. They also have the Ryan twins of Grantsburg, Brandon and Bryce, as speedy forwards, as well as several quality freshmen by whom coach Nicoll is quite enthused.

“We’ve got some pretty good young tal-

ent coming in,” he said. “We should be set.”

The Blizzard boys started hot and cold last season, but finished the campaign with a steady confidence, winning 10 of their last dozen games, their season ending only because of a powerhouse Superior squad in the WIAA playoffs.

Nicoll wants the squad to start strong and keep rolling this year and while their first matches this weekend in the Turkey Tournament are against some familiar opponents - Baldwin and North Branch they are also hoping to start as strong as they finished last season.

“We’re hoping to put out a statement,” Nicoll said, noting that they also have contests early in the season against both Barron and Amery cooperative squads, and he’s hoping that both teams get their statement that the Blizzard are for real.

The Blizzard boys continue a great holiday tradition with their annual Turkey Tournament this Friday and Saturday at both the Siren and Grantsburg rinks. It’s a chance for Nicoll and crew to stretch their legs a bit, playing some teams they might not see otherwise until the playoffs, and to get the fans psyched for a solid season of hockey.

Maybe even make a statement or two.

All-Conference Football players Large Lakeland All-Conference First team offense Post. Name School QB Matt O’Connell Clear Lake RB Derek Bertelson Grantsburg RB Kyle Johnson Grantsburg RB Alex Betram SCF Rec Andrew Beranek Cameron Rec Brian Friendshuh Clear Lake Rec Jake Stamper Flambeau OL Erik Sedani Cameron OL Nick Leintz Clear Lake OL Jake Leintz Clear Lake OL Damien Rasmussen Grantsburg OL Jordan Hoover Flambeau

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Austin Bayer Nick Johnson Adam Kaiser Jason Vlasnik Sterling Marlett Sam Arcand Jake Watkins Mitch Sullwold Gavin Meyer Cordell Mateski Eric Segelstrom

Cameron SCF Flambeau Unity Clear Lake Clear Lake Cameron Clear Lake Grantsburg Flambeau SCF

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First team defense Mitch Sullwold Clear Lake Aunie Siefert SCF Ryan Jaremczuk SCF Scott Mateski Flambeau Jim Nelson Grantsburg

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West Lakeland Standings Team Conf. Overall Frederic Vikings 0-0 0-0 Grantsburg Pirates 0-0 0-0 Luck Cardinals 0-0 0-0 St. Croix Falls Saints 0-0 0-0 Siren Dragons 0-0 0-0 Unity Eagles 0-0 0-0 Webster Tigers 0-0 0-0 Upcoming Saturday, November 27 TBD Luck at Esko scrimmage 5 p.m.

St. Croix Falls at Shell Lake scrimmage Unity at Shell Lake scrimmage Tuesday, November 30 6 p.m.

Webster at Turtle Lake (DH) Siren at Shell Lake (DH) 7:30 p.m. Luck at Clayton (DH) Frederic at Solon Springs Unity at Cumberland Thursday, December 2 7:30 p.m. Siren at Clear Lake

BOYS HOCKEY

Two Rivers Conference Team Conf. Overall WSFLGUS Blizzard 0-0 0-0 Legacy Christian Academy 0-0 0-0 Moose Lake Area 0-0 0-0 Mora/Hinckley-Finlayson 0-0 0-0 North Branch 0-0 0-0 Pine City/Rush City 0-0 0-0 Minneapolis 0-0 0-0 Upcoming Friday, November 26 1 p.m.

Blizzard vs. Balwin-Woodville at Grantsburg 7 p.m.

Blizzard vs. McFarland at Grantsburg Saturday, November 27 TBD Blizzard vs. TBD at Siren

GYMNASTICS

Upcoming Thursday, December 2 6:30 p.m. Grantsburg at Rush City, Minn.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

West Lakeland Standings Team Conf. Overall Frederic Vikings 0-0 0-0 Grantsburg Pirates 0-0 0-0 Luck Cardinals 0-0 0-0 St. Croix Falls Saints 0-0 0-0 Siren Dragons 0-0 0-0 Unity Eagles 0-0 0-0 Webster Tigers 0-0 0-0 Upcoming Monday, November 29 7 p.m.

Frederic at Bruce Tuesday, November 30 6 p.m.

Luck at Clayton (DH) 7:30 p.m. Clear Lake at Unity Webster at Turtle Lake (DH) Siren at Shell Lake (DH) St. Croix Falls at Osceola Thursday, December 2 7:30 p.m. St. Croix Falls at Cumberland Unity at Turtle Lake

GIRLS HOCKEY

WSFLGUS Blizzard 0-0 Scores Saturday, November 20 Silver Bay, Minn. 3, Blizzard 2 (OT) Upcoming Wednesday, November 24 7 p.m.

Blizzard vs. New Richmond at Baldwin Friday, November 26 11:45 a.m. Blizzard vs. Hayward at Baldwin Saturday, November 27 3 p.m.

Blizzard vs. Fusion at Baldwin

WRESTLING

Upcoming Thursday, December 2 7 p.m.

St. Croix Falls at Cumberland Shell Lake at Unity

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Jake Rademacher James Shafer Garrett Eichman Matt O’Connell Tyler Leonhard Sterling Marlett Marcus Campbell

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Second team defense Nick Leintz Clear Lake Jake Leintz Clear Lake Josh Baer Webster Jake Stamper Flambeau Dan Joosten Cameron Drew Olson Cameron Garret Paulson Clear Lake Mason Kriegel Webster Nick Johnson SCF Dylan Hendricks Unity Tyler Sempf SCF Trevor Thompson Grantsburg

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Small Lakeland All-Conference First team offense QB Tom Helstern Shell Lake RB Dylan Thill Turtle Lake RB Mitch Kraetke Shell Lake RB Tony Peterson Frederic RB Landen Strilzuk Luck WB Tyler Anderson Shell Lake OL Mitch Wanner Turtle Lake OL MacKenzie Curtis Shell Lake OL Joe Mikula Shell Lake OL Roger Steen Luck OL Bryce Williamson Frederic E Andrew Brown Siren

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Offense Honorable Mention Matt Connell Turtle Lake Sr Philip Larson Northwood Jr Nathan Frandsen Birchwood Jr Jesse Gronning Shell Lake Jr Isaac Wegner Siren Jr Adam Chenal Frederic So Brad Ross Northwood Sr Brodie Kunze Luck So Austin Murray Birchwood Jr Derek Olesiak Bruce Sr Evan Oachs Siren Jr Tory Williams Shell Lake Sr Jake Mussehl Bruce Sr

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Defense Honorable Mention Brad Michaels Bruce Sr Jeremy Wickstrom Siren Sr Mike Meyer Northwood Jr Derek Mataczynski Winter Sr Keaton LeBrocq Birchwood Sr Cooper LeBrocq Birchwood So Austin Murray Birchwood Jr Jake Varone Turtle Lake Sr Caleb Schmidt Shell Lake Sr Jake Mussehl Bruce Sr Will Haines Siren Jr Tyler Dennis Winter So Hunter Wilson Luck Jr Kyle Scribner Birchwood Sr Evan Oachs Siren Jr Waylon Buck Frederic Jr Ben Ackerley Frederic Sr Tom Geisser Winter So

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Close game for Lady Blizzard in opener Drop first game of the season in overtime

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer SIREN – The Lady Blizzard started the season off with an exciting game at home against the Silver Bay Mariners, taking the game to overtime, but falling for a 3-2 loss last Saturday, Nov. 20.

“We expected a tough game,” said Blizzard coach Tim Bennett. “This turned out to be one of the most exciting games the Blizzard have ever played.”

The game could have sided with either team according to the coach, as the Blizzard had 45 shots on goal and the Mariners had 43. There were several opportunities for the Blizzard but they just couldn’t sneak in the winning goal.

The first goal of the year for the Lady Blizzard came by Mary Chernyaev in the first period, and Paige Johnson was credited on the assist. Despite Silver Bay tying

goal in the second period, the Blizzard regained the lead with the help of Johnson.

“Paige picked up a loose puck that came out to the blue line and took a quick shot that found the back of the net to put the Blizzard ahead 2-1,” Bennett said.

It wasn’t until late in the third period that Silver Bay was able to tie the game and take it into overtime.

“With only four seconds left in the OT a Mariner forward drove the Blizzard net and put a nice shot into the upper corner,” Bennnett said. “I was very happy the way we played as a team.”

Bennett was pleased with Blizzard tender, Tiffany Meyer, who turned out a great performance. She made quality saves which kept the Blizzard in the game throughout the night.

“Tiff is among the top goalies in the state. Silver Bay had a quality team, maybe as tough as we will see all year. We have a very tough and competitive schedule this season and I think we will be in every game ... it should be an exciting year,” Bennett said.

Krysta Laqua, Wendy Roberts, Johanna Lauer and Tiffany Meyer off a Blizzard faceoff.

Kassie Lien (No. 2) gets the puck while Samantha O'Brien (No. 20) and Tiffany Meyer protect the Blizzard’s goal. – Photos submitted

Blizzard girls prepare for their first game of the season.

Lady Blizzard/continued “Our defense needs to step up and really contribute for our success,” he said.

“We have two returning defensemen that will anchor the blue line in sophomores Paige Johnson and Johanna Lauer and

A R E A Hacker’s Lanes

Monday Night Ladies Standings: House of Wood 51, Hog Wild 48, Mane Attractions 46, The Bottle Shop 42.5, Hacker’s Lanes 41.5, Bye 2.

Individual games: Robin Lindvall (BS) 200, Kelsey Bazey (HW) 196, Rhonda Bazey (HW) 190.

Individual series: Kelsey Bazey (HW) 530, Robin Lindvall (BS) 513, Nancy Anderson (HL) 511.

Team games: Mane Attractions 637, Hacker’s Lanes 634, The Bottle Shop 624.

Team series: Hacker’s Lanes 1820, Mane Attractions 1816, The Bottle Shop 1771.

Tuesday Classic Standings: Great Northern Outdoors 99, Bottle Shop 82.5, Yellow Lake Lodge 78, SHWHORAW Co. 70.5, Pioneer Bar 64, Rural American Bank 35.

Individual games: Gene Ackland 258, Butch Hacker 245, Ed Bitler 239.

Individual series: Daryl Bazey 663, Roger Tollander 653, Ed Bitler 639.

Team games: Pioneer Bar 683, Yellow Lake Lodge 624 Great Northern Outdoors 623.

Team series: Pioneer Bar 1823, Yellow Lake Lodge 1816, SHWHORAW Co. 1768.

Conseutive strikes (5 or more): Roger

two girls that were forwards last year, but are playing defense this season, Krysta Laqua and Tianna Stewart.”

He expects all four will be “big factors for our success,” while also focusing on developing the incoming and new skaters for additional depth.

“I always look forward to a new season

and seeing how last year’s underclassmen mature, step up and contribute,” Bennett said. “We have an amazing group of girls this season playing for the Blizzard. My main goal as a coach is to make sure everyone on the Blizzard has a fun and positive experience.”

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Tollander 7x-235, Gene Ackland 7x-258, Ed Bitler 5x-239, Josh Henry 5x-226, Butch Hacker 5x 245, Josh Henry 5x-223.

Games 50 pins or more above average: Gene Ackland 258 +71, Josh Henry 225 +58, Josh Henry 226 +59, Butch Hacker 245 +58.

Series 100 pins or more above average: Daryl Bazey 663 +141, Josh Henry 609 +108.

Splits converted: 3-10, Josh Henry; 4-9, Rick Bradway; 3-4-6-7-10, Jon Anderson.

Wednesday Night Early Men’s Standings: Pioneer Bar 30, Lewis Silo 26, A-1 Machine 24, Cummings Lumber 23.5, Skol Bar 16.5, Larsen Auto Center 12.

Individual games: Chris Rowell (PB) 255, Buck Hanson (PB) and Mike Renfroe (SB) 237.

Individual series: Chris Rowell (PB) 680, Buck Hanson 649, Mike Renfroe 631.

Team games: Pioneer Bar 998, Pioneer Bar 998, A-1 Machine 962.

Team series: Pioneer Bar 2920, Skol Bar 2816, Lewis Silo 2772.

Thursday Early Standings: American Family Siren 29.5, Fab Four 25, Grindell Law Offices 21, Wikstrom Construction 19.5, Daefflers Quality Meats 19, Hell Raisers 18.5, Frontier Trails 13, Red Iron Studios 10.5.

Individual games: Jason Pearson (HR) 289, Brett Daeffler (FT) 278, Dave Hall

(HR) 269.

Individual series: Jason Pearson (HR) 764, Dave Hall (HR) 753, Don McKinney and Brett Daeffler (FT) 703.

Team games: Hell Raisers 717, Fab Four 702, Wikstrom Construction 692.

Team series: Hell Raisers 2130, Fab Four 2088, Wilstrom Construction 1975.

Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Jason Pearson 6x 246, Dave Hall 5x 233, Bert Meyer 5x 233.

Games 50 pins or more above avg.: Brett Daeffler 267 +70, Dave Hall 233 +64, Don McKinney 258 +54, Bert Meyer 223 +64, Jason Pearson 246 +84, Jason Pearson 212 + 50, Bruce Wikstrom 219 +60,

week as part of the Baldwin tournament.

They go against Hayward on Wednesday, Nov. 24, New Richmond on Friday and finally against the St. Croix Valley Fusion on Saturday, Nov. 27.

R E S U LT S Games 50 pins or more above average: Brett Daeffler 267 + 70; Dave Hall 233 +64, Don McKinney 258 + 54, Bert Meyer 223 +64, Jason Pearson 246 +84, Jason Pearson 212 +50, Bruce Wikstron 219 +60, Mike Sullivan 234 +65, Mike Sullivan 243 +74.

Splits converted: 2-4-10: Lydell Larson; 3-10: Ed Bitler; 4-7-9: Brian McBroom; 36-7-10, Brian McBroom.

Thursday Late Mixed Standings: Hansen Farms Inc. 33, Johnson Upholstery 24, Hog Wild BBQ & Grill 21, Fisk Trucking 19, Stotz & Company 15.

Women’s games: Rita Frandsen 167, Judy Bainbridge 159, Heather Wynn 148.

Women’s series: Rita Frandsen 460, Heather Wynn 408, Judy Bainbridge 399.

Men’s series: Eugene Wynn Sr. 245, Lloyd Swanson 234, Eugene Jr. 205.

Men’s games: Eugene Wynn Sr. 618, Lloyd Swanson 592, Eugene Wynn Jr. 548.

Team games: Hansen Farms Inc. 869, Hog Wild BBQ & Grill 809, Stotz & Company 792.

Team series: Hansen Farms Inc. 2498, Johnson Upholstery 2288, Hog Wild BBQ & Grill 2273.

Friday Night Ladies Standings: The Dozers 52, The Pin Heads 49, The Leader 47, Frederic Design 46, Pioneer Bar 38, Junque Art 33,

Meyers Plus 31.

Individual games: Char Sandberg 216, Gail Linke 212, Karen Carlson 183.

Individual series: Gail Linke 532, Char Sandberg 505, Margie Trawn 489.

Team games: Junque Art 599, The Pin Heads 596, The Dozers and Pioneer Bar 589.

Team series: The Pin Heads 1757, Junque Art 1696, The Leader 1620.

Games 50 or more above average Char Sandberg.

Splits converted: 5-7: Gail Linke, 3-10: Karen Carlson, 5-10: Jen Ellefson; Char Sandberg.

Saturday Night Mixed Standings: Alley Brats, Lakers, Handicaps, Skowl, Luck-E, Dead Eyes, Hot Shots, Bye. Women’s games: Deb Ingram, 225 and 205, Kathy Java 202.

Women’s series: Deb Ingram 613, Kathy Java 560, Keidi Skow 487.

Men’s games: Chris Thompson 215, Bruce Java 209, Ron Skow 200.

Men’s series: Rodger Wroge 554, Chris Thompson 550, Bruce Java 535.

Team games: Lakers 969, Luck-E 933, Lakers 932.

Team series: Lakers 2768, Skowl 2624, Luck-E 2618.

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“We don’t need to meet every month, and individual business owners can take responsibility for the other two events,” said Olson.

The group came to consensus that businesses would not be charged dues, but if there are expenses associated with Webster events, donations would be solicited, and the newspapers would coordinate advertising with the sponsoring businesses.

“These special events bring the community together, generate traffic for our businesses and heighten community spirit,”noted Olson.

Attendees also agreed that monies earned from the arts and crafts show should be used to promote chamber events during the year.

Nexen representatives Cheryl Ingalls and Gene Stanchfield offered to assist in engaging a Web-

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WEBSTER - “I don’t want to see the Webster Chamber be a thing of the past,” said Jim Olson, one of a dozen business owners and Webster Area Chamber of Commerce members who met Nov. 15 to discuss the future of the chamber.

The current board, Matt Swenson, president; Tim Gerber, treasurer/secretary and others, have served three to five years.

“It’s always the same people who do the work,” Gerber commented.

The chamber traditionally organizes and sponsors four events a year: the Memorial Day Saturday Webster Arts & Crafts Extravaganza, the Fourth of July parade and activities, Gandy Dancer Days and Santa Day. After discussion, Olson offered to serve as president in 2011 and said he will continue to organize Webster’s Fourth of July parade. Gerber agreed to continue as the arts and crafts

Regional housing market shows activity is down, sales price is up Edina Realty experts advise keeping homes on the market during winter months EDINA, Minn. - The average sales price of a home in western Wisconsin was up to $158,138 in October 2010 – an increase of 16 percent from the previous year. The increase is likely because of an increase in sales activity in the higher price brackets.

Closed home sales in the western Wisconsin area were down by 31 percent in October 2010 compared to last year; 371 properties closed in October 2010 compared to 536 in October 2009. However, last October’s housing activity was boosted by the impending expiration of the federal housing tax credit.

Western Wisconsin’s housing inventory is down just slightly from last year to a supply of 26.9 months, which means it would take 26.9 months for the current inventory of homes to sell if no new properties came on the market. Last

month, there were 909 active listings in the western Wisconsin area. For every home sale, there are 29 properties that remain on the market; it takes 161 days on average for a home to sell.

Edina Realty experts advise sellers with traditional homes for sale to keep their homes on the market over the winter months when serious buyers are looking and relocations trend upward.

“Housing market statistics suggest continued improvement – albeit at a snail’s pace,” said Bob Peltier, Edina Realty president and CEO. “While sales activity is down, housing affordability and interest rates continue to offer potentially once-in-a-lifetime opportunities.

And at this time of year, people aren’t looking at homes just for the fun of it – they’re serious about buying.”

Home buyers who need mortgage down payment assistance can now view homes that qualify for down payment assistance grants and loan programs via a new tool on Edina Realty’s Web site at edinarealty.com. - from Edina Realty

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(Nov. 10, 17, 24) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY RURAL AMERICAN BANK Luck Plaintiff, vs.

KIMBERLY S. HEDERMANOWEN, Defendant.

SUMMONS (By Publication) Case No. 10 CV 749 Case Classification No. 30301 TO: Kimberly S. Hederman-Owen 2834 Wilson Avenue St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.

Within forty (40) days after November 10, 2010, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court whose address is: Clerk of Circuit Court Polk County Justice Center 1005 West Main Street, Suite 300 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 and to plaintiff’s attorney whose address is: Steven J. Swanson 105 Washington Street South P.O. Box 609 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper answer within forty (40) days after November 10, 2010, the Court may grant Judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Complaint and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Complaint. A Judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A Judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

Dated the 5th day of November, 2010.

Steven J. Swanson/Bar No. 1003029 Attorney for Plaintiff 105 Washington Street South P.O. Box 609 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787 525312

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(Nov. 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY RURAL AMERICAN BANK LUCK, Plaintiff, vs.

JONATHAN J. MEMMER and RAYNA L. MEMMER, Defendants.

Case No. 10 CV 141 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on June 22, 2010, in the amount of $173,272.26, I will sell the described premises at public auction at the Main Front Entrance of the Burnett County Government Center, 7410 County Road K, Siren, Burnett County, Wisconsin, on: Tuesday, December 28, 2010, at 10 o’clock a.m.

TERMS OF SALE: 1. 10% down in cash or certified funds at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeiture of deposit to plaintiff.

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. DESCRIPTION: That part of the NW 1/4, SW 1/4, Section 26, Township 37 North, of Range 18 West, lying South and East of the thread of Spirit Creek, excepting the Highway Right of Way described in Volume 222, page 254, Burnett County, Wisconsin Records, and except the South 330 feet of the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4, of Section 26, Township 37 North, of Range 18 West, excepting the Highway Right of Way described in Volume 222, page 254, Burnett County, Wisconsin, Records.

Said land being situated in Burnett County, Wisconsin.

PIN: 07-034-2-37-18-26-3 02-000-011001.

STREET ADDRESS: 20532 Round Lake Road, Luck, WI 54853.

Dated at Siren, Wisconsin, this 27th day of October, 2010.

Dean Roland, Sheriff Burnett County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787

Ronald A. Foster, Cadott, waterfowl gun capable/more than three shells, $182.70.

Tamara J. Foster, Chippewa Falls, hunt game before/after hours, $182.70.

Timothy J. Foster, Amery, hunt migratory birds in open water/blind, $222.90.

Emily J. Hengst, Shell Lake, hunt deer/bear before/after hours, $182.70.

Kelly M. Hopkins, Frederic, speeding, $175.30.

Nathaniel A. Kahl, Centuria, speeding, not guilty plea.

Derrick M. Koch, Amery, operating while suspended, $200.50; seat belt violation, $10.00.

Douglas S. Kuchenmeister, Roberts, speeding, $175.30.

Kimberly A. Kuhn, Centuria, inattentive driving, $187.90.

Richard A. Moen, New Auburn, reckless driving, endanger safety, not guilty plea.

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LUCK

NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION

Ss. 120.106(6)(b) Ss. 10.01(2)(a) Notice is hereby given to qualified electors of the Luck School District that a school board election will be held April 5, 2011, to fill the following board positions: One at large, 3-year position.

Incumbent Jacob Jensen An elector desiring to be a candidate for a position on the school board must file a “Sworn Declaration of Candidacy” at the Luck School District office located at 810 7th St. South, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., on Monday through Friday, mailed to the address noted above, or filed personally with School District Clerk, LeRoy Buck, prior to 5 p.m., January 4, 2011.

Notice is further given, that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 15, 2011.

Dated this 22nd day of November, 2010.

LeRoy Buck District Clerk

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(Nov. 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, nka JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, NA Plaintiff vs.

RAYMOND SCHULLER, et al Defendants Case No. 08 CV 668 Hon. Molly E GaleWyrick, Br. 1 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on December 8, 2008, in the amount of $222,063.60, the Polk County Sheriff will sell the premises described below at public auction as follows: ADJOURNED DATE/TIME: December 8, 2010, at 10 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens, encumbrances and payment of applicable transfer taxes.

PLACE: In the Lobby of the Polk County Justice Center, located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis., 54810 PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Lot 3 of CSM No. 3931 recorded in Volume 17 of CSM, Page 194, as Document No. 644993. Located in part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, Section 1, Township 32 North, Range 19 West.

Said land being in the Town of Farmington, Polk County, Wisconsin ADDRESS: 2483 50th Avenue, Osceola, WI 55020.

TAX KEY NO: 022-00028-0300.

Dated this 23rd day of September, 2010.

Tim Moore Polk County Sheriff Cummisford, Acevedo & Associates, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Mark R. Cummisford State Bar #1034906 6508 South 27th Street Suite #6 Oak Creek, WI 53154 414-761-1700 Cummisford, Acevedo & Associates, LLC, is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

(Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY U.S. BANK, NA, as Successor Trustee to Wachovia Bank, NA fka First Union National Bank as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2000 - 1 Plaintiff vs.

BRIAN M. LAWRENCE, et al.

Defendants Case No. 10 CV 239 Hon. Robert H. Rasmussen, Br. 2 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on June 1, 2010, in the amount of $66,504.54, the Polk County Sheriff will sell the premises described below at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: December 8, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens, encumbrances and payment of applicable transfer taxes.

PLACE: In the Lobby of the Polk County Justice Center, located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: The East 210 feet of the North 1,000 feet of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4, Section 21, Township 36 North of Range 20 West, Town of Sterling, Polk County, Wisconsin.

ADDRESS: 3340 Evergreen Avenue, Grantsburg, WI 54840 TAX KEY NO.: 046-01281-0000 Dated the 28th day of September, 2010.

Tim Moore Polk County Sheriff Cummisford, Acevedo & Associates, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Mark R. Cummisford, State Bar #1034906 6508 South 27th St., Suite #6 Oak Creek, WI 53154 414-761-1700 Cummisford, Acevedo & Associates, LLC is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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I Linda Jeanne, McGrath am not a legal; “person” born or naturalized in the federal “United States” I am NOT subject to the jurisdiction of the legislative nor of the legislative democracy of the federal “United States” (District of Columbia, U.S., Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa) or other territory, area or enclave “within the United States,” nor do I live on an Army base. I was not born nor naturalized a 14th Amendment citizen of, or in the District of Columbia (D.C.) therefore, I am an “alien” with respect to the federal “United States” - The term “United States” or U.S.” are NOT to be construed under any circumstances to imply or include the sovereign “50 states” comprising the “United States of America.”

I Linda Jeanne, McGrath the natural flesh and blood woman am a private national a preamble North American national domiciled on the land in Wisconsin Republic, a union state. I am Not a citizen of any federal or state corporate conglomerate government: I am a native born, nonregulated Foreign to the legislative and territorial jurisdiction of Congress. I am a nonresident alien. I am a private national, a natural, a preamble North American national. I am not willing to participate in the federal United States bankruptcy being administrated against me and my fellow Americans, without my prior knowledge or consent. Unless the specific signed and authorized American or international contract with my signature on it is presented to me as evidence of my voluntary consent, I have not knowingly, voluntarily or intentionally entered into a contract with the corporate federal/state government. If it appears I have, I must have been fraudulently led into it, and declare it was mistake or I was acting under duress or under influences such a chain of events would leave me without action or recourse. So I hereby discharge all presumed liability without prejudice pursuant to U.C.C. 3-601.3 I do not accept benefits thereof openly; if I have received a benefit it was “received” ambiguously because of the fraud in the essence. I would not have accepted a benefit if I had known the ramifications of the presumed agreement. I withdraw my signature from any and all unknown or now known government contracts that I might have entered into without being aware of all the facts. They are fraudulent because all the facts were not made known.

Left without REMEDY AVAILABLE therefore “Liability Discharged, without prejudice pursuant to UCC 1-207, 3-305 and 3-601. Any agency, State or Federal who wishes to challenge my Citizenship claim must do so within 21 day or admits that the above is true and I am correct in my claim. Any challenge must be done by certified mail to: P.O. Box 134, Webster, Wisconsin.

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CERTIFICATE OF CITIZENSHIP LEGAL NOTICE ADMINISTRATIVE NOTICE

Gloria J. Norlander, Osceola, fail to stop/improper stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Danette K. Olsen, Luck, speeding, $175.30.

Paige M. Olson, Cameron, auto following too closely, $200.50.

Jenifer L. Ostrander, Hammond, speeding, not guilty plea.

Michael S. Owen, Centuria, speeding, $225.70.

Jeffrey W. Owens, Frederic, operating while revoked, $200.50; drink open intoxicants in MV, $263.50.

Theresa M. Peterson, Osceola, OWI, $817.50; operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, $200.50.

Jamie M. Robb, Grantsburg, waterfowl gun capable more than 3 shells, $182.70.

Robert R. Stafsholt, New Richmond, possess or transfer pelts w/o reg. tags, not guilty plea.

Daniel P. Stelter, Osceola, nonregistration of auto, etc., $175.30.

(Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION The Bank Of New York Mellon F/K/A The Bank Of New York, As Trustee For The Certificateholders Cwalt, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2006OC1, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-OC1 Plaintiff vs.

Steve M. Preisler; Julie A. Preisler; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Acting Solely As Nominee For Intervale Mortgage Corporation; Defendants NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 10 CV 89 Case Code No. 30404 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on May 18, 2010, in the amount of $102,593.09, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: December 14, 2010, at 10 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax from the proceeds of the sale.

PLACE: Lobby of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Commencing 480 feet north of the east 1/8 post in the south line of Section 15, Township 32 North of Range 19 West, thence north on said 1/8 line 95 feet; thence west at right angles with said 1/8 line 150 feet; thence south parallel with said 1/8 line 95 feet; thence east 150 feet to the place of beginning said described piece of parcel of land being a part of the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 15, Township 32 North of Range 19 West, Polk County, Wisconsin.

TAX KEY NO.: 022-00362-0000.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 307 St. Rd. 35, Osceola, WI 54020.

Dated this 27th day of October, 2010.

Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff Gunar J. Blumberg State Bar No. 1028987 Attorney for Plaintiff 230 W. Monroe, Ste. 1125 Chicago, IL 60606 Phone: 312-541-9710 Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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Ardell K. Strenke, Frederic, hunt with improper license, $266.65.

Thomas P. Sventek, Rice Lake, speeding, $175.30.

Donna L. Taylor, Frederic, drink open intoxicants in MV, $200.50.

Jesse C. Turner, Centuria, speeding, $213.10; failure to notify police of accident, $263.50.

Eric G. Van Der Paardt, Balsam Lake, operate w/o valid license, $200.50.

Leigha M. Van Sickle, Luck, failure to notify police of accident, $263.50; failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10.

John R. Wilmes, Almena, speeding, $175.30.

Lauren N. Zacharias, Clayton, operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, $200.50.

Tonya L. Zacharias, Luck, failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10.

OWI arrests reported in Polk County POLK COUNTY - Benjamin Julik, 29, Osceola, was arrested for OWI, second offense, on Nov. 20 after being found by a police officer in his van in the ditch near 210th Street north of CTH F. Julik was asleep in the back seat with an open 12-pack of beer next to his feet. The officer pounded on the door. It took Julik some time to wake up and took some time, apparently, for him to understand the officers directions to unlock the door.

Julik was given field sobriety tests, including a PBT, which read .14. He had a previous OWI conviction in June of 2007.

Steven Vold, 25, Centuria, was arrested on Nov. 21 and charged with OWI, first offense, after running into a parked vehicle on Main Street near West 1st Avenue.

Shortly after the officer arrived at the scene of the accident, Vold returned to the scene and said he had hit the vehicle. He appeared intoxicated, was given field sobriety tests and a PBT which read .15, and he was taken to jail. — with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

Siren police report Nov. 20: Michael W. Carpenter, 57, Shell Lake, was picked up on Heart Lake Road and the Clam Lake parking lot for operating while intoxicated (third offense) and operating with a prohibited blood-alcohol concentration (third offense).

Nov. 21: Robert R. Ermilio, 20, Hayward, was cited for displaying unauthorized license tags during a stop on Hwy. 35/70 and North Shore Drive at 12:13 a.m.

Erica L. Taylor, 30, Siren, was taken to Burnett County Jail on a charge of creating a disorderly conduct (creating a disturbance, yelling, swearing and refusing to obey law-enforcement orders) at 2:45 a.m. from the Rumors Restaurant parking lot.

Daniel L. Bantz, 38, Luck, was cited for displaying unauthorized license tags in a stop on Hwy. 35 and Capes Street at 1:25 p.m.

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(Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb, Plaintiff, vs.

Gerald G. Trepczyk et al.

Defendants NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No: 10 CV 17 Case Code: 30404 Judge: Kenneth L. Kutz PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on the 17th day of March, 2010, in the amount of $115,753.88, the Burnett County Sheriff will sell the real property described below at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: January 11, 2011, at 10 a.m.

TERMS: 10% of successful bid must be paid to the Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified check. Balance due within 10 days of court approval. Purchaser is responsible for payment of all transfer taxes and recording fees. Sale is AS IS in all respects and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: Main Lobby, Burnett County Government Center, 7410 County Road K, Siren, WI 54872.

DESCRIPTION: Lot 5, Danielson Addition to the Village of Webster, according to the Plat thereof on file in the office of the Register of Deeds for Burnett County, Wisconsin.

Said Plat being situate in the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, Section 9, Township 39 North, Range 16 West, Burnett County, Wisconsin.

ADDRESS: 7390 Poplar Street, Webster, WI 54893.

Dean Roland Burnett County Sheriff ECKBERG, LAMMERS, BRIGGS, WOLFF & VIERLING, P.L.L.P. Nicholas J. Vivian (#1047165) Attorney for Plaintiff 1809 Northwestern Avenue Stillwater, MN 55082 (651) 439-2878 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.

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Notice is hereby given, that at an election to be held in the Town of Blaine, Tuesday, April 5, 2011, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed.

Offices are for two years, beginning on the Tuesday, one week after election, unless otherwise indicated.

OFFICE INCUMBENT Town Board Chairperson Daniel Dyson Town Board Supervisor Martin Pearson Town Board Supervisor Donald Carlson Town Treasurer Larry Holter Notice is hereby given, that a Town Caucus for the purpose of nomination of candidates to appear on the spring election ballot for the above-listed offices will be scheduled during the month of December. The Caucus will be held on a date not sooner than the first Tuesday and not later than the last Tuesday of the month of January. Notice of the scheduled date of the caucus will be given at least 5 days before the Caucus.

Done in the Town of Blaine, this 19th day of November, 2010 526154 14L WNAXLP Rita Ronningen, Town Clerk (Nov. 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff, Vs. MELISSA OGREN, et al.

Defendants.

Case Number: 09 CV 720 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on January 6, 2010, in the amount of $304,582.93, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: January 6, 2011, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: Foyer area of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, WI DESCRIPTION: Lot 7 of Certified Survey Map No. 22, recorded on May 27, 1960, in Volume 1 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 23, as Document No. 293873, being located in Government Lot 6, Section 31, Township 36 North, Range 16 West, in the Town of Bone Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, together with an easement for ingress and egress as shown on said Certified Survey Map. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1168 243rd Avenue, Luck, WI 54853 TAX KEY NO.: 012-00813-0000 Dated this 15th day of November, 2010. /S/ Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Chaz M. Rodriguez State Bar #1063071 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale.

Blommer Peterman, S.C. is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf.

Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. (203678)

(Nov. 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb f/k/a S & C Bank Plaintiff, vs.

Richard J. Jenson and Sandra L. Jenson Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 10 CV 271 Case Code: 30404 Judge: R.H. Rasmussen PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on June 24, 2010, in the amount of $268,994.48, the Polk County Sheriff will sell the following described real property at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: January 5, 2011, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: 10% of successful bid must be paid to the Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified check. Balance due within 10 days of court approval.

Purchaser is responsible for payment of all transfer taxes and recording fees. Sale is AS IS in all respects and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: Foyer Area Polk County Justice Center 1005 West Main St., Suite 900 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 DESCRIPTION: Lot Five (5), Plat of Royal Oaks Addition to the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, being part of Lot Four (4), Black A, Park Addition to the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY: 154 Royal Oaks Dr. ADDRESS: Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Timothy G. Moore, Polk County Sheriff Eckberg, Lammers, Briggs, Wolff & Vierling, P.L.L.P. Nicholas J. Vivian (#1047165) Attorney for Plaintiff 1809 Northwestern Avenue Stillwater, MN 55082 651-439-2878 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.

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NOTICE OF SPRING PRIMARY ON FEBRUARY 15, 2011 (IF REQUIRED) AND NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION ON APRIL 5, 2011

(Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY ANCHORBANK, FSB, F/K/A S&C BANK Plaintiff, vs.

STEPHEN D. TYLEE, et al Defendants Case Number: 10 CV 246 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on May 18, 2010, in the amount of $148,149.72, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: January 12, 2011, at 10 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% of successful bid must be paid to Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified Check. Balance to be paid upon confirmation.

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: The South 1040 feet of the West 850 feet of Southwest 1/4 Northwest 1/4, Section 34, Township 32 North, Range 15 West, being in the Town of Clear Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 52 30th Street, Clear Lake, WI 54005.

TAX KEY NO.: 018-00692-0000.

Dated this 17th day of November, 2010.

Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Christina E. Demakopoulos State Bar #1066197 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. (261183)

(Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff, vs.

KEVIN C. NIX, et al Defendants Case Number: 10 CV 83 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 28, 2010, in the amount of $67,430.05, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: January 12, 2011, at 10 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% of successful bid must be paid to Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified Check. Balance to be paid upon confirmation.

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: The East 225 feet of the West 450 feet of the North 234 feet of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, Section 29, Township 34 North, Range 17 West.

Said land being in the Town of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1644 140th Avenue, Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024.

TAX KEY NO.: 006-00794-0000.

Dated this 18th day of November, 2010.

Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Chaz M. Rodriguez State Bar #1063071 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. (261367)

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PART-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE

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Notice is hereby given that Frandsen Bank & Trust, 116 Central Street West, Lonsdale, Rice County, Minnesota 55046, has made application to the Minnesota Department of Commerce and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for consent to acquire through merger Rural American Bank, 121 South Main Street, Braham, Isanti County, Minnesota 55006 plus Rural American Bank-Luck, 206 South Main Street, Luck, Polk County, Wisconsin 54853 and to establish detached facilities at: 121 South Main Street, Braham, Isanti County, Minnesota 55006 (DF 1176); 560 3rd Avenue SE, Pine City, Pine County, Minnesota 55063 (DF 1177); 206 South Main Street, Luck, Polk County, Wisconsin 54853 (DF 1178); and 111 State Highway 35, Dresser, Polk County, Wisconsin 54009 (DF 1179). It is contemplated that business locations of the merged banks will continue to be operated. The applications were made pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 49.411, 49.33 to 49.41, and 47.51 to 47.57 plus Section 18 (c) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. The above applications were filed with the Minnesota Department of Commerce on November 18, 2010.

This notice is being published in the Pine City Pioneer, Pine City, MN, on November 25, 2010, and in the Isanti County News, Braham, MN, on November 24, December 8 and December 22, 2010, and in the Inter-County Leader, Luck, WI, on November 24, December 8 and December 22, 2010, and in the Polk County Ledger, Luck, WI, on November 24, December 8 and December 22, 2010, and in the Osceola Sun , Dresser, WI, on December 1, 2010, and in the Lonsdale Area News Review, Lonsdale, MN, on November 30, December 14 and December 28, 2010.

Any person, bank or other financial institution has a right to file written communication in favor of or against the applications described above. Written comments will become a part of the public record on the applications and should be addressed to: Kevin M. Murphy, Deputy Commissioner Minnesota Department of Commerce Division of Financial Institutions 85 7th Place East, Suite 500 St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 James D. LaPierre, Regional Director Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 2345 Grand Avenue Suite 1200 Kansas City, Missouri 64108 Written comments to the Minnesota Department of Commerce must be received within fifteen (15) calendar days after the publication date in Braham and Pine City, Minnesota, plus in Luck and Dresser, Wisconsin, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 47.54. An administrative hearing in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 14, may be ordered at the discretion of the Commissioner to hear testimony and to take evidence in favor of or against the applications. In addition, the nonconfidential sections of the applications are available for review at the Minnesota Department of Commerce in St. Paul.

For an appointment for public review or for information on copies and related charges, please telephone (651) 297-4867 during normal business hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his or her comments in writing with the Regional Director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at its regional office located at 2345 Grand Boulevard, Suite 1200, Kansas City, Missouri 64108, not later than Dec. 30, 2010. The nonconfidential portions of the application are on file in the regional office and are available for public inspection during regular business hours. Photocopies of the nonconfidential portion of the application file will be made available upon request.

Frandsen Bank & Trust 116 Central Street West Lonsdale, Minnesota 55046 Rice County Minnesota Bank Charter 1716 FDIC Certificate No. 01399 526157 14L WNAXLP

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NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS

BY FRANDSEN BANK & TRUST LONSDALE, MINNESOTA

MENARDS

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April 5, 2011

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in the Town of Eureka, on TuesdFay, April 5, 2011, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. All terms are for two (2) years beginning on Tuesday, April 12, 2011.

OFFICE INCUMBENT Town Board Chairperson Gene Krull Town Board Supervisor José Trejo Town Board Supervisor Kyle Swanson Town Clerk Michelle Tonnar Town Treasurer David Anderson NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a town caucus for the purpose of nominating candidates to appear on the spring election ballot for the above-listed offices will be scheduled during the month of January 2011. The caucus will be held no sooner than January 4, 2011, and not later than January 25, 2011. Notice of the scheduled date of the caucus will be given at least five days before the caucus.

Done in the Town of Eureka, On November 19, 2010 Michelle Tonnar, Clerk 526110 14L 4a,d WNAXLP

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in the Town of Sterling, on Tuesday, April 5, 2011, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. All terms are for two years beginning April 12, 2011.

OFFICE INCUMBENT Town Board Chairperson Tom Schweitzer Town Board Supervisor Duane Doolittle Town Board Supervisor Dan Hinkel NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a town caucus for the purpose of nominating candidates to appear on the Spring Election Ballot for the above-listed offices will be scheduled during the month of December. The caucus will be held on a date between January 4, 2011, and January 25, 2011. Notice of the scheduled day of the caucus will be given at least five days before the caucus.

Dated November 24, 2010 Julie Peterson, Clerk 526153 14L WNAXLP

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NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION TOWN OF EUREKA

Mature, hardworking, responsible team player needed for outside and inside sales involving home improvement and construction.

Knowledge of building trades or home improvement helpful. We offer a complete compensation package that includes bonuses.

Apply In Person At...

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Heidi M. Wichelman, village of Dresser, and Katherine D. Campbell, village of Dresser, issued Nov. 19.

ACCOUNT SERVICE MANAGER

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NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION APRIL 5, 2011 TOWN OF STERLING

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in the Town of McKinley on Tuesday, April 5, 2011, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. The term for all offices is for two years beginning on Tuesday, April 12, 2011.

Office Incumbent Town Board Chairperson Mark Renstrom Town Board Supervisor Kevin Wickstrom Town Board Supervisor Robert Wurm Town Treasurer Peggy Lundmark NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a Town Caucus for the purpose of nominating candidates to appear on the spring election ballot for the above-listed offices will be scheduled during the month of December. The caucus will be held on a date not sooner than January 5, 2011, and not later than January 26, 2011. Notice of the scheduled date of the caucus will be given at least five days before the caucus.

Done in the Town of McKinley on Nov. 19, 2011 526107 14L Deborah Grover, Clerk WNAXLP

Qualifications: A Journeyman Certified Line Worker, with a minimum of one year working at this level. An Apprentice Line Worker, with successful completion of a power distribution program.

Applications are available from the Cumberland Municipal Utility Office, 1265 2nd Avenue, P.O. Box 726, Cumberland, WI 54829, 715-822-2595, or can be completed online at the utility’s Web site, www.cumberlandmunicipalutility.com. Submit resumes and applications to the above address, Attention Personnel Director, 525751 13-14Lp 3-4b,cp or online by clicking “job openings.”

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WEBSTER INVITATION TO BID

NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION TOWN OF MEENON

CUMBERLAND MUNICIPAL UTILITY Cumberland, Wisconsin

An Electric and Water Utility, is recruiting for the position of Journeyman Line Worker/Utility Worker, and an Apprentice Line Worker/Utility Worker.

(Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff, vs.

MARC R. COCHERELL, et al Defendants Case No: 10 CV 63 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 26, 2010, in the amount of $121,427.76, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: January 12, 2011, at 10 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% of successful bid must be paid to Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified Check. Balance to be paid upon confirmation.

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 1186, recorded in Volume 6 of Certified Survey Maps, on Page 2, as Document No. 449416, located in the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 22, Township 35 North, Range 17 West, Town of Milltown, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2036 150th Street, Milltown, WI 54858.

TAX KEY NO.: 040-00596-0000.

Dated this 18th day of November, 2010.

Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Chaz M. Rodriguez State Bar #1063071 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. (261231)

(Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P., AS SERVICER FOR DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2006HE6, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE6 Plaintiff, vs.

MELISSA C. KRUGER, et al Defendants Case No: 10 CV 46 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 28, 2010, in the amount of $125,407.82, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: January 12, 2011, at 10 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% of successful bid must be paid to Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified Check. Balance to be paid upon confirmation.

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot 12 of Block 2 of Horsmann’s First Addition to Village of Dresser, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 379 Horsmann Avenue South, Dresser, WI 54009.

TAX KEY NO.: 116-00241-0000.

Dated this 18th day of November, 2010.

Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Christina E. Demakopoulos State Bar #1066197 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. (261323)

(Nov. 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING L.P. Plaintiff, vs.

STACY LYNN LARSON, et al Defendants.

Case No: 09 CV 220 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on May 6, 2009, in the amount of $195,237.31, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: January 6, 2011, at 10 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: Foyer area of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: The South 228 feet of the West 365 feet of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 5, Township 33 North, Range 15 west. Said land being in the Town of Clayton, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 499 115th Ave., Amery, WI 54001.

TAX KEY NO.: 016-00096-0000.

Dated this 12th day of November, 2010. /s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Christina E. Demakopoulos State Bar #1066197 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. (203689)

(Nov. 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb f/k/a S&C Bank, Plaintiff, vs.

Ernest J. Switzer Jr. a/k/a Ernest J. Switzer et al, Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No: 09 CV 70 Case Code: 30404 Judge: Molly E. GaleWyrick PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on May 6, 2009, in the amount of $131,487.11, the Polk County Sheriff shall sell the described property at public auction as follows: TIME: January 5, 2011, at 10 a.m.

TERMS: 10% of successful bid must be paid to the Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified check. Balance due within 10 days of court approval.

Purchaser is responsible for payment of all transfer taxes and recording fees. Sale is AS IS in all respects and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: Foyer Area, Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main St., Suite 900, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

DESCRIPTION: The West 832 feet of the South 312 feet of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4, Section 9-3518, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2141 220th Ave., Luck, WI 54853.

Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff ECKBERG, LAMMERS, BRIGGS, WOLFF & VIERLING, P.L.L.P. Nicholas J. Vivian (#1047165) Attorney for Plaintiff 1809 Northwestern Avenue Stillwater, MN 55082 (651) 439-2878

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The School District of Webster does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pegnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in the Town of Meenon, on Tuesday, April 5, 2011, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. All terms are for two years beginning on Tuesday, April 12, 2011.

INCUMBENT OFFICE Town Board Chairperson Chris Sybers Town Board Supervisor Randy Strese Town Board Supervisor Shawn Rachner Town Clerk Suzanna M. Eytcheson Town Treasurer Brenda Mulroy NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a town caucus for the purpose of nominating candidates to appear on the spring election ballot for the above-listed offices will be scheduled during the month of December 2010. The caucus will be held on a date not sooner than the first Tuesday and not later than the last Tuesday of the month of January 2011. The time and date of the caucus will be scheduled at the regular town board meeting on Monday, December 13, 2010.

DONE IN THE TOWN OF MEENON ON NOV. 17, 2010 526038 14L 4a Suzanna M. Eytcheson, Town Clerk WNAXLP

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The Webster School District is accepting bids for a 2010 minivan. Minimum requirements are as follows: 7-passenger seating, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive, V6 engine, mileage under 30,000, cloth interior, power windows, power locks, cruise control, tilt steering wheel, air conditioning (Stow ‘n Go is desired but not necessary).

Factory warranty information must be provided on the bid. Any vehicle for bid comparison must be in dealer stock and available for inspection.

Sealed bids shall be received on or before 4 p.m.

December 8, to: Brian Sears School District of Webster P.O. Box 9 Webster, WI 54893 bsears@webster.k12.wi.us 715-866-4281, ext. 336 The Webster School Board has full authority to accept or reject any or all bids.

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(Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P., AS SERVICER FOR THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS CWMBS, 2004-12 Plaintiff, vs.

INPONG LUANGRATH, et al Defendants NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case Number: 10 CV 237 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on May 7, 2010, in the amount of $256,916.08, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: January 13, 2011, at 10 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% of successful bid must be paid to Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified Check. Balance to be paid upon confirmation.

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot One (1) of Certified Survey Map No. 1753 recorded in Volume 8 of Certified Survey Maps on Page 101 as Document No. 523410, being a part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest (SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4) of Section Twenty-Two (22), Township Thirty-Two (32) North of Range Nineteen (19) West, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 272 270th Street, Osceola, WI 54020.

TAX KEY NO.: 022-00533-0100.

Dated this 17th day of November, 2010.

Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Chaz M. Rodriguez State Bar #1063071 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. (261178)

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NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION TOWN OF MCKINLEY April 5, 2011

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(Oct. 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BankCherokee, Plaintiff vs.

Johnson Rental Properties, Inc., Timothy Johnson and Pamela Johnson, Defendants.

Case Code: 30404 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 09 CV 798 Hon. Robert H. Rasmussen Please take notice that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on the 13th day of May, 2010, the Sheriff of Polk County will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: December 2, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: 10% of successful bid must be paid to the Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified check. Balance due within 10 days of court approval. Purchaser is responsible for payment of all transfer taxes and recording fees. Sale is AS IS in all respects.

PLACE: Lobby of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

DESCRIPTION: Lot 12, Block 4, Plat of Lawson in the Village of Luck, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 813 Park Avenue, Luck, WI. Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Stein & Moore, P.A. Attorneys for Plaintiff 332 Minnesota St., Ste. W-1650 St. Paul, MN 55101 651-224-9683

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(Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY MinnWest Bank – Eagan, 1150 Yankee Doodle Road Eagan, Minnesota 55121, Plaintiff, vs.

Trout Haven Development LLC 1079 – 340th Avenue Frederic, Wisconsin 54837, Defendant.

Case No. 10 CV 21 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on March 16, 2010, in the amount of $1,299,751.64, the undersigned Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: December 15, 2010, at 10 o’clock a.m.

TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold “as is” and is subject to all liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: Front entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main Street, Suite 900, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

DESCRIPTION: Parcel 1: Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 and 26, Plat of Trout Haven Condos, Polk County, Wisconsin.

Parcel 2: Lot 3 of Certified Survey Map No. 4648 recorded in Volume 20 of Certified Survey Maps at page 200, Document No. 688918, in the Office of the Polk County Register of Deeds. Said map located in the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4 of NW 1/4) and parts of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE 1/4 of NW 1/4) and the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SE 1/4 of NW 1/4), all in Section Seventeen (17), Township Thirty-seven (37) North, Range Sixteen (16) West, Polk County, Wisconsin.

This parcel can not be sold in parcels without material injury to the rights of the parties and the Defendants have agreed that the parcel may be sold in its entirety.

TAX PARCEL NOS: 014-003700100, 014-00370-0200, 01400370-0300, 014-00370-0400, 014-00370-0500, 014-003700600, 014-00370-0700, 01400370-0800, 014-00370-1000, 014-00370-1100, 014-003701200, 014-00370-1400, 01400370-1500, 014-00370-1600, 014-00370-1800, 014-003700020, 014-00370-2100, 01400370-2200, 014-00370-2300, 014-00370-2400, 014-003702500, 014-00370-2600, 01400370-3000.

DATED: October 18, 2010.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Hanft Fride A Professional Association Attorneys for MinnWest Bank Eagan 1000 U.S. Bank Place 130 West Superior Street Duluth, MN 55802-2094 Tel. (218) 722-4766 Hanft Fride, a Professional Association, is attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt.

Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.

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(Nov. 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, Plaintiff, vs.

STEVEN T. CIMINSKI, and DIERDRE J. (CIMINSKI) CURRAN, and ARROW FINANCIAL SERVICES, Defendants.

Case No. 10 CV 177 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on June 23, 2010, in the amount of $152,403.33, I will sell the described premises at public auction at the Main Front Entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin on: Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., TERMS OF SALE: 1. 10% down in cash or certified funds at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeiture of deposit plaintiff.

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. DESCRIPTION: Lot Seventy (70), Plat of Silver Ridge First Addition, said plat located in part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SW1/4 of NE1/4), and part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SE1/4 of NE1/4), of Section Eighteen (18), Township Thirty-three (33) North of Range Eighteen (18) West, Village of Dresser, Polk County, Wisconsin.

Parcel No. 116-00468-7000 Street Address: 476 Teddy Crt., Dresser, Wisconsin 54009 Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 27th day of October, 2010.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson Bar No. 1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787 525310 WNAXLP

(Nov. 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb, Plaintiff, vs.

Daniel A. Muzzy, et al, Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No: 10 CV 533 Case Code: 30404 Judge: R. H. Rasmussen PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on Sept. 17, 2010, in the amount of $214,902.66, the Polk County Sheriff shall sell the described property at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: January 5, 2011, at 10 a.m.

TERMS: 10% of successful bid must be paid to the Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified check. Balance due within 10 days of court approval.

Purchaser is responsible for payment of all transfer taxes and recording fees. Sale is AS IS in all respects and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: Foyer Area, Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main St., Suite 900, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

DESCRIPTION: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 5242, recorded in Volume 23 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 149 as Document No. 720653, being a division of Lots 1 and 2 of Certified Survey Map No. 3015, recorded in Volume 14 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 37 as Document No. 596339, located in Government Lot 3, Section 11, Township 34 North, Range 16 West, Town of Apple River, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1643 70th Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff ECKBERG, LAMMERS, BRIGGS, WOLFF & VIERLING, P.L.L.P. Nicholas J. Vivian #1047165 Attorney for Plaintiff 1809 Northwestern Avenue Stillwater, MN 55082 (651) 439-2878 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.

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NOTICE OF SPRING PRIMARY ON FEBRUARY 15, 2011 (IF REQUIRED) AND NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION TOWN OF LAKETOWN APRIL 5, 2011 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in the Town of Laketown, Tuesday, April 5, 2011, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. The term for offices is for two years beginning on the second Tuesday in April.

Offices Town Board Chairperson Town Board Supervisor Town Board Supervisor Town Clerk Town Treasurer Town Constable

Incumbent Dan King Monte Tretsven Bruce Paulsen Patsy Gustafson Jill Cook Merle Larson

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a town caucus for the purpose of nominating candidates, to appear on the spring election ballot for the above-listed offices, will be scheduled during the month of December. The caucus will be held during the month of January on a date not sooner than January 5, 2011, and not later than January 26, 2011. Notice of the scheduled date of the caucus will be given at least five days before the caucus.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The Polk County Land Information Committee will hold Public Hearings on Wednesday, December 1, 2010, at 8:30 a.m. in the Government Center (1st floor, County Boardroom), Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, to consider the following and other agenda items: AT&T requests approval to modify an existing transmission facility as required by Article IIIG of the Polk County Telecommunication Towers, Antennas and Related Facilities Ordinance located at: Jose & Joan Melendez property, 51 State Hwy. 46, Pt. of SE1/4, NE1/4, Sec. 31/T32N/R16W, Town of Black Brook.

AT&T requests a Conditional Use Permit for a wireless telecommunication facility (monopole tower, within the 200’ maximum height allowance) located at: Dennis & Patricia Priebe property, Pt. of Gov’t. Lot 10, Sec. 31/T32N/ R15W, Town of Clear Lake.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WEBSTER INVITATION TO BID

The Webster School District is accepting bids for the sale of a green 1995 Chevrolet Beauville van with 131,733 miles. VIN #1GAGG39K2SF149728.

Vehicle is for sale “as is” and can be seen at the high school.

Sealed bids shall be received on or before 4 p.m., December 10, to: Brian Sears School District of Webster P.O. Box 9 Webster, WI 54893 bsears@webster.k12.wi.us 715-866-4281, ext. 336 The Webster School Board has full authority to accept or reject any or all bids.

526272 14-15L (Nov. 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Wilshire Credit Corporation, as servicer for U.S. Bank, NA, as Successor Trustee to Bank of America, NA, as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank, NA, as Trustee for the MLMI Trust Series 2006-RM4 Plaintiff, vs.

CHRISTINE A. SIMONSON, et al.

Defendants.

Case Number: 09 CV 946 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on February 18, 2010, in the amount of $185,761.73, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: January 6, 2011, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: Foyer area of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI. DESCRIPTION: Lot 25, Croixwood, in the City of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin.

Also described as: Lot 25, Croixwood “A Planned Unit Development,” City of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1326 East Aspen Drive, Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024.

TAX KEY NO.: 281-01380-2500.

Dated this 15th day of November, 2010. /s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Scott D. Nabke State Bar #1037979 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. (203692)

(Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY U.S. BANK N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

DARWIN B. GREEN, et al Defendants Case Number: 10 CV 25 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 28, 2010, in the amount of $211,189.64, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: January 13, 2011, at 10 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% of successful bid must be paid to Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified Check. Balance to be paid upon confirmation.

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot 4 of Certified Survey Map No. 1902, recorded in Volume 9 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 49, as Document No. 533284, located in the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36, Township 32 North, Range 18 West, in the Town of Alden, Polk County, Wisconsin. Together with and subject to a nonexclusive easement for ingress and egress over the 66 foot private access road as shown on Certified Survey Map No. 1902, recorded in Volume 9 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 51, as Document No. 533299 and disclosed in Declaration of Protective Covenants, recorded in Volume 414, page 809, as Document No. 390552.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 30C 185th Street, Star Prairie, WI 54026.

TAX KEY NO.: 002019340400.

Dated this 17th day of November, 2010.

Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Chaz M. Rodriguez State Bar #1063071 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. (261171)

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died Nov. 11, 2010.

Anthony J. Tuynman, 49, Georgetown Township, died Nov. 11, 2010.

Marjorie L. Wilson, 85, St. Croix Falls, died Nov. 13, 2010.

Vergean D. Stannard, 78, St. Croix Falls, died Nov. 14, 2010.

Raymond S. Stoklasa, 78, West Sweden Township, died Nov. 14, 2010.

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Marcella J. Mattson, 79, Luck, died Nov. 6, 2010.

Judith B. Lebeis, 65, St. Croix Falls, died Nov. 7, 2010.

Jack P. Sondreal, 24, Amery, died Nov. 7, 2010.

Maribelle Anderson, 95, Amery, died Nov. 9, 2010.

Susan M. Thompson, 55, Amery, died Nov. 10, 2010.

Robert G. Mayer, 83, Amery,

FREDERIC BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING Wednesday, October 13, 2010

The President, Mr. Nelson, called a special meeting of the Frederic School District Board of Education to order at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, October 13, 2010, in the 7 - 12 School, Room 107.

Board members present: Mrs. Amundson, Mr. Holicky, Mrs. Matz and Mr. Nelson.

Administration present: Mr. Tischer.

Motion Matz/Amundson that this meeting was properly noticed.

Motion carried 4 - 0.

Motion Holicky/Matz to approve a contract with B & R Bleachers for repairs to the bleachers in the 7 - 12 Performance Gym. Motion carried 4 - 0.

Mr. Nelson announced to members of the Board that they should consider adjourning to closed session for the purpose of negotiations. Mr. Nelson informed the Board that the closed session would be proper and is authorized by s.19.85 (1)(c)(f)(i) of the WI statutes.

Motion Amundson/Matz to adjourn to closed session. Vote by roll call was unanimous to convene in closed session and the motion carried 4 - 0. Time: 6:21 p.m.

The regular meeting reconvened at 6:30 p.m.

Motion Holicky/Amundson to adjourn. Motion carried 4 - 0.

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Rebecca Amundson, Clerk

FREDERIC BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING Monday, October 18, 21010

The President, Mr. Nelson, called the regular meeting of the Frederic School District Board of Education to order at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, October 18, 2010, in the 7 - 12 School, Room 107.

Board members present: Mrs. Amundson, Mr. Engen and Mr. Nelson. Mrs. Matz arrived at 6:38 p.m. and Mr. Holicky arrived at 7:30 p.m.

Administration present: Mrs. Steen and Mr. Tischer.

Motion Amundson/Engen that this meeting was properly noticed.

Motion carried 3 - 0.

Mrs. Hansford and the 4K children sent a “Thank-You Video” to the board for approving the room renovation project, which opened up two classrooms for 4K. Motion Nelson/Engen to approve the 9-20-10 regular meeting minutes as corrected. Motion carried 3 - 0.

Motion Engen/Nelson to approve the 9-27-10 special meeting minutes. Motion carried 3 - 0.

The minutes for the 9-27-10 Annual Meeting and Budget Hearing were reviewed.

Mr. Nelson provided a summary of the 9-20-10 and 9-27-10 closed session minutes.

Motion Engen/Nelson to approve the 8-16-10 closed session minutes. Motion carried 4 - 0.

The invoices for September 2010 were presented as follows: Regular invoices (#8565-8694 & 38553-38557)...............$484,905.73 Payroll account.................................................................$183,073.38 Motion Amundson/Matz to authorize and confirm the money payments of the invoices presented. Motion carried 4 - 0.

Mr. Engen presented receipts for September 2010 totaling $601,334,26.

Mr. Tischer reviewed the 2010 - 11 budget.

The administration presented building and district reports. The food service report was submitted.

Motion Matz/Engen to accept the resignation of Greg Battisti effective 11-03-10, with appreciation for this 25 years of service to the district. Motion carried 5 - 0.

Motion Holicky/Engen to approve the proposed 2009 - 2012 Support Staff Contract. Motion carried 5 - 0.

Motion Amundson/Matz to approve the following cooperative sports programs with Luck Schools: 2011 season - Junior High Baseball & Softball 2012 season - High School Track, Baseball and Softball Motion carried 5 - 0.

Motion Engen/Matz to approve a resolution for short-term borrowing in the amount of $1,084,490 with Bremer Bank. Motion carried 5 - 0.

Motion Matz/Holicky to certify the 2010 tax levy in the amount of $3,441,384, and the revised levy rate of .01110454. Motion carried 5 0.

Motion Holicky/Matz to accept the gift of six mud flaps for the busses from CARQUEST - Frederic. Motion carried 5 - 0.

Motion Holicky/Engen to approve staff development courses as presented for the administrator. Motion carried 5 - 0.

Mr. Nelson announced to members of the Board that they should consider adjourning to closed session for the purpose of negotiations and personnel matters. Mr. Nelson informed the board that the closed session would be proper and is authorized by s.

19.85 (1)(c)(f)(i) of the WI Statutes.

Motion Matz/Holicky to adjourn to closed session. Vote by roll call was unanimous to convene in closed session and the motion carried 5 - 0. Time: 8:15 p.m.

The regular meeting reconvened at 8:25 p.m.

The December 20, 2010, board meeting will begin at 4:30 p.m.

Motion Matz/Holicky to adjourn. Motion carried 5 - 0.

Time: 8:25 p.m.

Rebecca Amundson, Clerk

FREDERIC BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING Wednesday, November 3, 2010

The Vice President, Mrs. Matz, called a special meeting of the Frederic School District Board of Education to order at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 3, 2010, in the 7 - 12 School, Room 107.

Board members present: Mrs. Amundson, Mr. Engen, Mr. Holicky and Mrs. Matz.

Administration present: Mr. Tischer.

Motion Engen/Holicky that this meeting was properly noticed.

Motion carried 4 - 0.

Mrs. Matz announced to members of the Board that they should consider adjourning to closed session for the purpose of negotiations. Mrs. Matz informed the Board that the closed session would be proper and is authorized by s. 19.85 (1)(c)(f)(i) of the WI Statutes.

Motion Holicky/Amundson to adjourn to closed session. Vote by roll call was unanimous to convene in closed session and the motion carried 4 - 0. Time: 6:31 p.m.

The regular meeting reconvened at 8:55 p.m.

Motion Engen/Holicky to adjourn. Motion carried 4 - 0.

Time: 8:55 p.m.

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MINUTES OF THE

POLK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOVEMBER 9, 2010

Chairman Johnson called the meeting of the Polk County Board of Supervisors to order at 6:00 p.m.

County Clerk informed the chair that notice of the agenda was properly posted in three public buildings, published in the county's legal paper and posted on the county Web site the week of November 1, 2010. Roll call was taken by the Clerk, with 23 members present. Supervisor Caspersen led the prayer.

Chairman led the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Johnson requested consideration and/or changes to the published agenda. It was noted that one change needed to be made; to change the second listing of the Committee/Board Reports to Supervisors Reports. Chairman Johnson requested consideration and any corrections to the published October 12, 2010, County Board minutes.

No corrections were offered.

Public comments were offered. Chairman Johnson gave the Chairman's Report. Administrator Frey gave the Administrator's Report. Finance Director Maggie Wickre gave the Finance Report. Committee/Board Reports were offered.

Duana Bremer, Director of Serenity House, updated the County Board on the success of the Serenity House facility and its programs. Chair called for a 5minute break.

Public Hearing on the Polk County 2011 Budget. Administrator Frey presented an overview of the proposed 2011 budget. Time was allowed for discussion and questions. Public comments were offered and the hearing closed at 7:40 p.m.

RESOLUTION 69-10

RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE POLK COUNTY OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2011, TO SET THE 2011 TAX LEVY AND TO AUTHORIZE STAFFING PLANS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2011 TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE POLK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the Polk County Board of Supervisors to adopt a budget for the operation and fiscal management of the County of Polk for the year commencing January 1, 2011; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Section 59.18(5), the County Administrator did prepare, submit and offer for review the proposed 2011 budget by the County Board at its meeting of September 21, 2010; and WHEREAS, as part of the proposed 2011 budget, the County Administrator did submit a staffing plan with respect to each county department in accordance with Polk County Policy No. 881, Staffing, Budget Planning and Position Administration; and WHEREAS, each Governing Committee has reviewed the proposed budget for every department and forwarded that budget with any recommendations to the Finance Committee; and WHEREAS, the Polk County Board of Supervisors did consider amendments to the budget at its meeting of October 12, 2010, from the Finance Committee and from the Personnel Committee; and WHEREAS, the Polk County Board of Supervisors did publish for public review a summary of the proposed 2011 budget and did notice and conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2011 budget in conformity with the laws of the State of Wisconsin; and WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue has delivered the Statistical Report on Equalized Value of Polk County for 2010 and the Polk County Board of Supervisors accepted the report on November 9, 2010, which sets the Equalized Value of Polk County for taxing purposes at $4,432,825,200, exclusive of Tax Increment Project (TIP) value increments; and WHEREAS, for purposes of satisfying the requirements of the state-imposed county tax levy rate limit formula, the budget for 2011 is in compliance with Wisconsin Statute Sections 59.605 and 66.0602; and WHEREAS, the Polk County Budget for the Calendar Year 2011 is a financial plan for the operational needs of the County and was developed in accordance with the Uniform Chart of Accounts for Wisconsin Municipalities and the pronouncements of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB); and WHEREAS, this resolution constitutes the Polk County Operating and Capital Budget for the Calendar Year 2011 and is defined as the County Budget, pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Section 65.90.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with Wisconsin Statute Section 65.90, the Polk County Board of Supervisors does hereby adopt the 2011 Operating and Capital Budget of the County of Polk, in the amount of $58,783,927, including departmental appropriations and revenues and use of fund balance as amended following the public hearing as set forth in the attached document entitled Adopted 2011 Operating and Capital Budget of the County of Polk, incorporated herein.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Polk County Board of Supervisors does authorize and appropriate such revenues and expenditures for calendar year 2011 as designated in the Operating and Capital Budget for calendar year 2011.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Polk County Board of Supervisors directs that all appropriations for 2010 shall lapse to the general fund as undesignated fund balance at the end of calendar year 2010 and that any other fund balance determined to exist at the end of 2010 shall be transferred to the general fund balance to the extent said appropriation has not been expended or appropriation or other fund balance has been determined by the County Administrator to be nonspendable, restricted, committed or assigned as defined by GASB. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator shall report to the Polk County Board of Supervisors by July 2011 on fund balance allocation pursuant to this resolution.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that notwithstanding any other policy to the contrary, the Polk County Board of Supervisors adopts the submitted departmental staffing plans and authorizes for calendar year 2011 those positions and the corresponding expenditures identified in said staffing plans and that any position not so identified will be considered eliminated from the 2011 department budget.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that provisions of Resolution 46-10 that require County Administrator review of vacant positions be extended until December 31, 2011, and that, notwithstanding any other policy to the contrary, the County Administrator may transfer any resulting savings in personnel costs from an individual department budget and/or fund to a general fund attrition savings account established by this resolution for that purpose.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator shall report to the Polk County Board Of Supervisors on a monthly basis, commencing in February 2011, on savings from attrition.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that State Taxes, in conformity with and as provided in Wisconsin Statute Section 70.58, be levied in the amount of $771,304.70, for State Forestation on taxable property of Polk County.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Polk County Board of Supervisors levies against all real property within Polk County for 2011, as follows: A. County Levy: 1. General County Operations: . . . . . . . . . .$17,177,247 2. Debt Levy: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,829,513 Total 2011 County Levy . . . . . . . . . . . . .$21,006,760

B. State Required Levy on Behalf of Other Agencies 3. Town Bridge Construction: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$55,484 4. Library Support - Act 150: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$543,459 Total 2011 Levy, All Purposes: . . . . . . .$21,605,703 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator is authorized to implement the respective authorizations and to effectuate the respective appropriations authorized in this resolution and its incorporated documents.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator is authorized to make any technical corrections to the budget that are necessary for the County Budget to comply with all state law and regulations.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the complete budget, as adopted, be placed on file in the office of the County Clerk and County Administrator.

Funding amount and sources: As Indicated in Resolution and Incorporated Documents.

Date Finance Committee Advised: 2011 Budget Process.

Finance Committee Recommendation: Adoption.

Effective date: Upon Passage.

Dated Submitted to County Board: November 9, 2010.

Approved as to form: Jeffrey B. Fuge, Corporation Counsel.

Submitted, sponsored and recommended by: Dana Frey, County Administrator.

Reviewed and recommended by Jeffrey B. Fuge, Corporation Counsel.

At its regular business meeting on November 9, 2010, the Polk County Board of Supervisors adopted the above-entitled resolution, Resolution 69-10: Resolution To Adopt the Polk County Operating and Capital Budget for the Calendar Year 2011, To Set the 2011 Tax Levy and To Authorize Staffing Plans for the Calendar Year 2011, by a vote of 17 in favor and 6 against.

William Johnson IV, County Board Chairperson.

Attest: Carole Wondra, Polk County Clerk.

Res. 69-10 - Resolution To Adopt The Polk County Budget For The Calendar Year 2011, To Set The 2011 Tax Levy, And To Authorize Staffing Plans For The Calendar Year 2011. Motion (Bergstrom/Masters) to approve. Administrator Frey addressed the resolution. Motion to adopt Resolution 69-10 carried by a roll call vote of 17 Yes and 6 No. Voting Yes: Supvrs. H. Johansen, D. Johansen, Schmidt, Kienholz, Caspersen, Rattel, Edgell, Sample, Moriak, Arcand, Luke, Stoneking, Jepsen, O'Connell, Bergstrom, Christensen and W. Johnson. Voting No: Supvrs. Hartung, Voelker, Brown, Nelson, N. Johnson and Masters.

Resolution adopted.

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Notices/Employment Opportunity TOWN OF BONE LAKE NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION Notice is hereby given that at an election to be held in the Town of Bone Lake on Tuesday, April 5, 2011, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. Offices are for two years.

Chairman - Incumbent - Wayne Shirley Supervisor - Incumbent - Bill Schilling Supervisor - Incumbent - Roger Neumann Notice is further given that nominations for the above offices will be made at the Town Caucus, the date of which will be announced later.

Darrell Frandsen, Town Clerk 525896 3a 14L WNAXLP

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NOTICE

The Village of Siren will hold their December Board Meeting on Thursday, December 2, at Siren Village Hall. The meeting will begin immediately after the budget hearing, which is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m.

An agenda will be posted prior to the meeting.

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www.theleader.net

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Polk County Board of Supervisors, in accord with the provisions of Wisconsin Statute Section 59.69 (5) (e), does hereby amend the Polk County Comprehensive Land Use Ordinance to provide that the following described parcel of real estate be removed from the General Purpose District and be rezoned Commercial District. Said District Change to be recorded on the Zoning District map of the town of Eureka which is on file in the office of the Polk County Zoning Administrator in accordance with Section II (2) of the Polk County Comprehensive Land Use Ordinance.

Property is described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of the SW 1/4, SE 1/4, of Section 1/T35N/R19W, thence Northerly 300' to the Point of Beginning, thence West 210', thence North 210', thence East 210', thence South 210' to the Point of Beginning (1.01 acres).

Funding amount: N/A. Funding source: N/A. Finance Committee Recommends: N/A. Effective date: Upon passage and publication as provided by law.

Approved as to form: Jeffrey B. Fuge, Corporation Counsel.

Date Submitted to County Board: November 9, 2010.

County board action: Adopted by unanimous voice vote.

Submitted by: Kim A. O’Connell.

Recommended by: Dana Frey.

Reviewed and recommended by: Jeffrey B. Fuge, Corporation Counsel.

Res. 71-10 - Resolution Adopting Revised Zoning District Map For The Town Of Eureka. Motion (O'Connell/Brown) to approve. Supvr. O'Connell addressed the resolution. Motion to approve Resolution 71-10 carried by unanimous voice vote. Resolution adopted.

RESOLUTION 72-10

RESOLUTION ADOPTING REVISED ZONING DISTRICT MAP FOR THE TOWN OF LUCK WHEREAS, Alvie J. Anton/Jennifer Anton Bakken have petitioned the Polk County Board of Supervisors requesting that a parcel of real estate be rezoned Agricultural District, thereby removing said parcel from the Commercial District; and WHEREAS, the Town Board of Luck has not objected to said District Change; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on Wednesday, November 3, 2010, at 8:30 a.m. in the Polk County Government Center by the Land Information Committee of the Polk County Board of Supervisors, as required by the provisions of Wisconsin Statute Section 59.69 (5) (e) regarding said District Change; and WHEREAS, at said public hearing no objections were filed with regard to said proposed Zoning District Change; and WHEREAS, the Land Information Committee of the Polk County Board of Supervisors has reviewed said proposed Zoning District Change, and has recommended that the Polk County Board of Supervisors grant said proposed change.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Polk County Board of Supervisors, in accord with the provisions of Wisconsin Statute Section 59.69 (5) (e), does hereby amend the Polk County Comprehensive Land Use Ordinance to provide that the following described parcel of real estate be removed from the Commercial District and be rezoned Agricultural (A-1) District. Said District Change to be recorded on the Zoning District map of the town of Luck which is on file in the office of the Polk County Zoning Administrator in accordance with Section II (2) of the Polk County Comprehensive Land Use Ordinance.

Property is described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of the SE 1/4, SW 1/4, Section 14/T36N/R17W, thence 220' due West, thence 432' due South, thence 220' due East, thence 432' due North to the Point of Beginning (2.18 acres).

Funding amount: N/A. Funding source: N/A Finance Committee Recommends: N/A. Effective date: Upon passage and publication as provided by law.

Approved as to form: Jeffrey B. Fuge, Corporation Counsel.

Date Submitted to County Board: November 9, 2010.

County board action: Adopted as amended by unanimous voice vote.

Submitted by: Kim A. O’Connell.

Recommended by: Dana Frey.

Reviewed and recommended by: Jeffrey B. Fuge, Corporation Counsel.

Res. 72-10 - Resolution Adopting Revised Zoning District Map For The Town Of Luck. Motion (O'Connell/Moriak) to approve. Supvr. O'Connell addressed the resolution. Motion (O'Connell/D. Johansen) to amend Resolution 72 -10 by Inserting the word "no" in the 4th WHEREAS line. That line would then read: "WHEREAS, at said public hearing no objections were filed with regard to said proposed Zoning District Change. Motion to approve the amendment to Resolution 72-10 carried by unanimous voice vote. Motion to approve Resolution 72-10, as amended, carried by unanimous voice vote. Resolution adopted.

Administrator Frey made his recommendation of Joyce Bergstrom as a citizen member to the Council on Aging. Confirmation of Joyce Bergstrom, approved by unanimous voice vote.

Supervisors reports were given.

Motion (Masters/Voelker) to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned 8:12 p.m.

RESOLUTION 70-10

AUTHORIZING FUNDS AND APPLICATION FOR STATE FUNDS FOR TRANSPORTATION OF THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED WHEREAS, the Polk County Board of Supervisors believes that providing specialized transportation services improves and promotes the human dignity and self-sufficiency of the elderly and the disabled; and WHEREAS, Section 85.21 of the Wisconsin Statutes authorizes the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) to make grants to the counties of Wisconsin for the purpose of assisting them in providing specialized transportation services to the elderly and disabled; and WHEREAS, each grant must be matched with a local share of not less than 20% times the amount of the grant.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of Polk County hereby authorizes the Polk County Council on Aging to prepare and submit to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation an application for assistance during 2011 under Section 85.21 of the Wisconsin Statutes, in conformance with the requirements issued by that Department.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Polk County Board of Supervisors also authorizes the appropriation of county funds in the amount of $24,526 in order to provide the required local match, to be combined with the state grant of $122,629 for total transportation monies to Polk County of $147,155. These funds have been appropriated in the 2011 County budget.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of Polk County authorizes the County Board Chairman to execute a state aid contract with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation under Section 85.21 of the Wisconsin Statutes on behalf of Polk County.

Funding amount: $147,155.00.

Funding sources: DOT Revenue Acct. #43566 .................$122,629 General Property Tax Acct. #41110 .......$24,526 Effective date: Upon Passage.

Approved as to form: Jeffrey B. Fuge, Corporation Counsel.

Submitted and sponsored by: Patricia M. Schmidt.

Reviewed and recommended by: Dana Frey, County Administrator.

Reviewed and recommended by Jeffrey B. Fuge, Corporation Counsel.

At its regular business meeting on November 9, 2010, the Polk County Board of Supervisors adopted the above-entitled resolution, Resolution 70-10: Resolution Authorizing Funds And Application For State Funds For Transportation Of The Elderly And Disabled by a unanimous voice vote.

William Johnson, IV, County Board Chairperson.

Attest: Carole Wondra, Polk County Clerk.

Res. 70-10 - Authorizing Funds And Application For State Funds For Transportation Of The Elderly And Disabled. Motion (Sample/Schmidt) to approve. Karl Flom Director of Aging, addressed the resolution. Motion to approve Resolution 70-10 carried by unanimous voice vote. Resolution adopted.

RESOLUTION 71-10

RESOLUTION ADOPTING REVISED ZONING DISTRICT MAP FOR THE TOWN OF EUREKA WHEREAS, Michael & Jill Stoffel have petitioned the Polk County Board of Supervisors requesting that a parcel of real estate be rezoned Commercial District, thereby removing said parcel from the General Purpose District; and WHEREAS, the Town Board of Eureka has not objected to said District Change; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on Wednesday, November 3, 2010, at 8:30 a.m. in the Polk County Government Center by the Land Information Committee of the Polk County Board of Supervisors, as required by the provisions of Wisconsin Statute Section 59.69 (5) (e) regarding said District Change; and WHEREAS, at said public hearing no objections were filed with regard to said proposed Zoning District Change; and WHEREAS, the Land Information Committee of the Polk County Board of Supervisors has reviewed said proposed Zoning District Change, and has recommended that the Polk County Board of Supervisors grant said proposed change.

STATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTY OF POLK

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I, Carole T. Wondra, County Clerk for Polk County, do hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the County Board Proceedings of the Polk County Board of Supervisors Session held on November 9, 2010.

Carole T. Wondra Polk County Clerk

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Festival’s Featured Artist ST. CROIX FALLS – Things have been bustling at Festival Theatre these past few weeks. Currently gearing up for the holiday classic “A Christmas Carol,” Festival artists also just closed “Nickel and Dimed,” Festival’s first production in their new downstairs space, The Elbow Room, which was sponsored by Family Pathways. In the heat of it all, was actor Seth Kaltwasser. An actor who is known for keeping cool as a cucumber, he also exudes such a level of energy and fun, his colleagues say it’s hard to keep up with him.

Kaltwasser joined Festival this year for the fall production of “Is He Dead?” and he has thrown himself into every opportunity which arose since arriving in September. This past Sunday, Kaltwasser closed “Nickel and Dimed” in which he played multiple roles. He is also one of the seven adult actors in the upcoming holiday production, “A Christmas Carol.”

Kaltwasser grew up in the windy, rolling hills of Keystone, Iowa, just west of the City of Five Seasons, Cedar Rapids.

Kaltwasser did not know he was in love with the live performing arts until high school when he made his first appear-

Seth Kaltwasser ance on stage in the famous musical, “Pipin.” Kaltwasser went on to St. Ambrose University where he received his Bachelor of Arts in theater arts.

After graduation, he relocated to St. Paul, and was soon working at Climb, an educational theater company based in the Twin Cities that tours local schools with a combination of theatrical performance

with a character education theme. “I loved working at Climb,” said Kaltwasser, “It gave me a chance to perform and work with students, teaching lessons based on the character education themes.

Today, more than ever, our country is waking up to the need for new strategies to help children understand harassment prevention, tolerance and accepting difference.” When asked if there was a single message he would leave kids with, Kaltwasser said simply, “It Gets Better.”

Kaltwasser’s passion for the arts and education was not lost on Festival Theatre’s staff. “Seth is an amazing member of our growing ensemble of hardworking young company members,” said Festival executive Director Danette Olsen. “Seth’s work ethic and team spirit have been wonderful, his energy and professionalism raise the bar for everyone he works with, and his enthusiasm is contagious!” Fellow castmate and artist administrator, Jaclyn Johnson commented on Kaltwasser’s background, “I, too, had the chance to work for Climb, so I am familiar with the intense energy and dedication one must possess to be successful with that company. I was nonetheless shocked and pleasantly surprised by Seth. As a cast member he is always there for you, as an addition to the company

and atmosphere at Festival, he is delightfully supportive!”

In the last few months Kaltwasser has played an integral part within the company, first as the hilarious Hans Von Bismarck, in the autumn production of “Is He Dead?,” then he stepped into the show “Nicked and Dimed” where he played a handful of men opposite five women. Saturday he will open “A Christmas Carol,” where he plays another half-dozen characters. In every production, Kaltwasser has shown his versatility and skill as a contributing member to ensemble acting.

When asked about performing in the two very different performance spaces, Kaltwasser noted he felt it a great honor to be a part of the first full-length play in The Elbow Room. He commented on the process of tackling all of the obstacles that come with breaking in a new venue; “The Elbow Room is a very intimate, nontraditional space, so it is an exciting space for theater,” said Kaltwasser. He went on, “the script challenged us an ensemble to portray a wide variety of characters. I had to dig deep to find a spectrum of characters that were unique, honest, distinct and true to Barbara’s [Ehrenreich] story.”

Webster Class of 1968 The Webster High School Class of 1968 held their 42-year class reunion on Oct. 22, 2010, at the Yellow River Saloon and Eatery in Webster. Kate (Haug) Blochinger provided a happy 60th birthday cake in celebration of the class of 1968’s birth year – 1950. Pictured back row (L to R): Jim Skerik, Ed Bruss, Bob Shutt, Linda (Clausen) LePre, Robbie (Carlson) Warden, Dan Conroy, Nancy (Staples) Kassl, Ron Carlson and Jolyne (Moser) Peterson. Middle row: Dennis Gravesen, Julia (Koerper) Macke, Kate (Haug) Blochinger, Vicki (Pelton) Koenen, Ruth Ann (Liljenberg) Buskirk, Paula Daniels, Martin Mansfield and Laurel (Myers) Moser. Front row: Roger Tollander, Tanya Lindquist, Lonne Magneson and Philomene (Wilson) Moser. Not pictured is Kent Howe. – Photo submitted

Lund-Brown American Legion 50-year members honored

The Lund-Brown American Legion Post 132 Auxiliary, Siren, honored its 50-year members by presenting them with a pin signifying the number of years of their membership.

Accepting their pins Thursday, Nov. 18, were (L to R) front row: Rose Nelson (57 years) and Marge Lee (50 years). Back row: Doris Kosloski (56 years) and Katie Hedlund (53 years). Not pictured: Fay Nordin (57 years), Joan Daniels (54 years) and Pat D’Jock (53 years). - Photo by Nancy Jappe

Author to sign book Pete Hubin, Spooner, will be signing his books on the Friday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, from noon to 3 p.m., at Northwind Book & Fiber in downtown Spooner.

In addition to his novel, “The General’s Den,” he has now released a book of stories from his childhood — “Barefoot Boy and Other Drivel.” Both books are available at the store. Contact Northwind Book & Fiber at 715635-6811 for more information.

— Photo submitted

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Frederic Arts Holiday Sale

Several people braved a weekend snowstorm to see Frederic Arts’ first Members Exhibit and Holiday Sale at the Frederic Art Center earlier this month.

Some of the works shown include Ann Fawver’s carvings and Win Herberg’s pottery. - Photos submitted

String of break-ins reported LUCK/FREDERIC - Early morning, Friday, Nov. 19, a handful of businesses were broken into. Avalon of Frederic, Hog Wild, Jenelle’s Main Dish, Flowers Forever and Van Meter Meats of Luck had their back doors pried open or windows broken for the thieves to enter. Petty cash was stolen from each, but no damage to anything besides the doors/windows. The incidents are being investigated by the Frederic and Luck police departments. Photos show the south side of the Avalon building in Frederic - Photos by Brenda Martin

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Mary Murphy is Royal Lady of the Village

Taylors Falls celebrates 26th Lighting Festival this weekend

by Tammi Milberg Leader Staff Reporter TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. – It’s that time of year again, when the city of Taylors Falls celebrates the holiday season with the tradition of the annual Lighting Festival.

This Friday, Nov. 26, kicks off the Lighting Festival weekend with the lighting of the village and Lighting Festival parade at 6 p.m. down Bench Street.

Another part of the tradition is the city’s selection of the Royal Lady of the Village, an honor bestowed on a Taylors Falls woman who has made significant contributions to Taylors Falls and who has been active in promoting Taylors Falls above and beyond the ordinary.

From a pool of over 15 qualified women, this year’s Royal Lady was chosen. Mary Murphy has made Taylors Falls her home for 30 years. She calls herself a Nebraska transplant. She lived in the Chisago Lakes area and graduated from Chisago Lakes High School. She made her adult-life home in Taylors Falls where she instantly became a facet of the community.

As a mother, she became involved in band fundraisers and Girl Scouts. Her only daughter is in college now, but for nine years, Murphy says, she was involved with Girl Scouts, and her message to young girls was that if they wanted something to change, they had to get involved and make it happen. She helped recruit the efforts of Girl Scouts to help with the Lighting Festival and with park and rec.

Murphy is the assistant chair for the Taylors Falls Park and Rec Commission and has been since 2008. On that commission, she helped with landscaping Cherry Hill Park and getting the Tot Lot going. She has been valuable in fundraising for the parks. She has served on the Lighting Festival Committee since 2007. Her primary responsibility is decorating Santaland and helping with evening Bingo during the Festival.

Murphy has decorated her home for the Lighting Festival and has even won some of the residential lighting awards in the past years. Murphy is someone who believes in volunteering and giving back to her community.

“This city gives you so much and you have to give it back and pay it forward so good things continue to happen,” she said. “I love my city. This is where my

community, Murphy ran for city council this November and was elected. She will begin her term in January.

Murphy will participate in the Lighting Festival parade Friday evening and in the Wannigan Days parade in July as the Royal Lady ambassador for the city of Taylors Falls.

The ornament selection for this year is an etching of the Devil’s Chair on acrylic. Ornaments are available at downtown businesses and are sold as a limited collector’s edition.

Lighting Festival Events Schedule Friday, Nov. 26 •A holiday art and craft sale at the community center (Old Depot) will take place 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. • Christmas at the Folsom House and the James Payne House from 1 to 9 p.m. •Booya downtown 5:30 p.m. until gone. •Pleasant Valley Cloggers perform 5:30 p.m. downtown. •Lighting of the village and Santa Parade 6 p.m. •Santaland with Mrs. Claus, face painting, balloon animals, tractor-pulled wagon rides and more at 6:30 p.m.

Mary Murphy was chosen as the Royal Lady of the Village for Taylors Falls. The annual Lighting Festival is this weekend beginning with the lighting of the village and parade at 6 p.m. on Bench Street. – Photos by Tammi Milberg roots are and where I like to see things happen.”

Evidence of her sentiment is shown in her efforts of helping on cleanup day each year, helping develop a Taylors Falls Crime Watch and National Night Out as well as helping to prepare and serving up Thanksgiving dinner at the Union Gospel Mission. Murphy also is active in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in varying capacities.

Murphy is employed at Hazelden where she works as an IT specialist. She has been there for 27 years. As just one more testament to her willingness to serve her

Saturday, Nov. 27 • Wassail Party Craft Fair at the community center 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. •Nativity displays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at First Evangelical Lutheran Church. •Christmas at the Folsom House and the James Payne House from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. •”A Christmas Quilt” performance

by Marilyn Mays and Jim Walker at the Methodist Church - admission fees apply. •Ecumenical Choral Vespers for all at Methodist Church at 4:30 p.m.

•Family Bingo at the Memorial Community Center at 6:30 p.m. •Festival Theatre’s performance of “A Christmas Carol” at 7:30 p.m. in St. Croix Falls - admission fees apply.

Sunday, Nov. 28 • Christmas at the Folsom House from 1 to 7 p.m.

•Festival Theatre’s “A Christmas Carol” at 2 p.m. – admission fees apply.

•Persons are asked to remember the food shelves this weekend. Donations are being accepted at all events.

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The Main Street of Taylors Falls will come alive with the annual Lighting Festival parade, Friday evening, Nov. 26, followed by a weekend full of activities.

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Christmas village open house in Hertel Dec. 5

by Regan Kohler Register staff writer HERTEL – The Andreas are sharing their Christmas village with the public in an open house Sunday, Dec. 5, from noon to 4 p.m., in their Hertel home.

Chuck and Dixie Andrea's Christmas village has grown from a few pieces of holiday-themed collectibles to an entire city, with all sorts of different houses, businesses, people and more.

“We started collecting 28 years ago,” Dixie said. “I started with three pieces, and it grew from there.”

Dixie Andrea worked in a gift shop that carried the original Snow Village line, which is how she got into collecting them.

Her very first pieces were a little gray church, a Christmas tree and a small yellow farmhouse that looked exactly like the one she grew up in, in River Falls, where she and her husband are from. Over the years, the collection grew, with family members giving them to Dixie for her birthday.

“We just added to it every year,” she said.

Chuck Andrea said he used to keep a list in his wallet of each item his wife had, so he could check it off whenever their children or other family members asked which ones she would like, “so we didn’t get a lot of duplicates,” he said.

Now, the Andreas have over 120 lit pieces.

“For every lit piece, there’s at least one accessory,” Chuck said, making the total more than 200 pieces.

The Andreas moved to Hertel in 2007, as Dixie’s family is from the area, and soon afterward, had the idea to open the village for people to visit. Before, Dixie said, only their families would see the village on Christmas Eve and Day, but then 4-H groups began visiting. Not long after they built the house in Hertel, the Andreas decided to open it to the public.

Chuck and Dixie Andrea, Hertel, invited the public to their Christmas village open house Sunday, Dec. 5, from noon-5 p.m. – Photos by Regan Kohler The village spans the Andreas living room, with themes in different areas. The biggest table has a rural, country theme, with a train and a waterfall. Next to it is the business district, with an old-fashioned McDonald’s, a movie theater, auto repair shops, a riverboat and even a Dick Clark Bandstand building. On the other side of the room is a carnival, with a merry-go-round, spinning teacups and a Ferris wheel, and in the back are what Chuck calls the “suburbs,” with houses having garage sales, a drive-in theater, a Habitat for Humanity home and a replica of the Ryman Auditorium. There are even more displayed in the kitchen. Some of the pieces play music, and one of Dixie’s favorites is a church that plays “Silent Night.”

Many of the buildings are replicas of

The business district in the Christmas village features an old-fashioned McDonald’s restaurant and Dick Clark’s Bandstand.

real places – the Andreas have a Graceland model, a Bachman family farmhouse, a former shop from Stillwater, Minn., a St. Paul Winter Carnival ice castle, and even a tree stand Chuck made, just like the one Dixie, an avid deer hunter, has in their yard.

Andrea family members are even represented in figurines. Their son marched with the Madison Scouts, an all-boys corps, and there is a band on display on the big table depicting the Scouts. Their daughter carried a banner for her high school band, and there is a figurine doing the same. They have an ice shack in honor of their son’s pastime, and a piece honoring Chuck’s father, who was a milkman.

Their granddaughter works at Menards, and one year she gave them a replica of the store. Chuck was in the feed business before retiring, so he has a farm elevator.

“There’s pieces that just are special to us,” Dixie said.

Chuck said he had to rebuild tables, and add cabinets to accommodate the growing collection, as they add pieces yearly, but have slowed down a bit in the recent years. They alternate different pieces each year, to make it new, and have retired a few. The village goes up before Thanksgiving, and is on display in their home until after the New Year.

Visitors to the open house are asked to bring a nonperishable food item, or make a donation, as the Andreas donate the proceeds to the Washburn County Food Pantry and the Indianhead Community Action Agency’s food shelf in Spooner and Webster. Dixie said the proceeds from the Clam River Tuesday Club and Lifestyles club Christmas parties, which were held at the Andreas, are also being donated to these food shelves.

Last year, the Andreas village was featured in the Alzheimer’s Association’s Parade of Homes. Each year, the association brings people to three or four holidaythemed homes, and Dixie said that last year, they had over 100 people in their house to see the village. In their first year with the Christmas village, they had 30 visitors.

The Andreas ask that visitors look to their hearts content, but try not to touch anything, as many items are irreplaceable, some having been retired years ago and which are hard to find, unless they are in a secondhand market. Chuck noted that Red Cross Gifts, Spooner, carries some Snow Village items that have been retired in other stores, and said that each year, the company comes out with half a dozen new pieces to replace those that aren’t available anymore.

There will be refreshments served at the open house Dec. 5.

The Andrea home is located 13 miles west of Spooner, or 12 miles east of Siren, just one mile east of Hertel, at 22664 Williams Rd. Look for Santa Claus holding the fire number. If lost, call 715-4687869.

This Snow Village church is one of the first of their 200-plus piece collection.

SCF Elementary presents the wedding of Q and U ST. CROIX FALLS – Did you know there is just one letter that cannot make a sound, unless there is always a helper around? To make any words, Q always needs a U! On Friday, Oct. 22, a wedding took place in the cafeteria at St. Croix Falls Elementary School. The bride, “Q” wore a long white dress (Mrs. Stridde) and the groom, “U” was handsome as a quarterback (Jacob Larcom).

The bridesmaids, Mrs. Larcom, Mrs. Olson, Ms. Parsons and Mrs. Baker were quite beau-

tiful.

All the first-graders were in attendance.

The girls were dressed as queens and the boys were quarterbacks. The honorable Mr. Benoy presided. The wedding was quick, without any questions. After the ceremony, the party continued with a wedding dance and cake. The happy couple will be forever together at St. Croix Falls Elementary. – Photos submitted

2011state trail passes available for holiday gifts

POLK COUNTY—Looking for that last-minute gift for the bike riders, skiers or equestrian enthusiasts on your gift list?

2011 state annual passes are available at the Polk County Information Center in St. Croix Falls and the Cenex Co-op convenience store in Amery.

State trail passes are required in Polk County for bikers on the Gandy Dancer Trail, bikers and skiers on the Stower Seven Lakes Trail, and riders on some equestrian trails, 16 years of age and older.

An annual state pass opens up the whole network of Wisconsin State Trails that require passes. Annual passes are priced at $20 and are good for 2011.

Trail passes generate about $5,000 a year for Polk County that is used for trail maintenance and helps offset the tax levy to lower your taxes. So, if you are planning to use any of the Wisconsin State Trails in 2011, it pays to buy your pass at home in Polk County.

Polk County now has two bike trails that require a state pass.

The Gandy Dancer Trail has been in operation since 1996 and is a 47-mile-long, limestone surfaced trail that stretches from St. Croix Falls to Danbury. It is operated by agreement with the DNR as a nonmotorized trail in the summer and a snowmobile trail in the winter.

Wisconsin’s newest state trail, the Stower Seven Lakes Trail, is a 14-mile, limestone surfaced trail running from Amery to just outside Dresser. It is a nonmotorized trail year-round, offering biking, birding and hiking in the summer, and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter.

Passes for the holiday season are also available at the Polk County Parks, Buildings and Solid Waste office in Balsam Lake.

For more information call 800-222-POLK, polkcountytourism.com or 715-485-929. - submitted

American Red Cross review class for students

BALSAM LAKE – The American Red Cross is offering the following review classes: Adult/AED CPR – Monday, Dec. 6, 5:30-8:30 p.m., first aid – Tuesday, Dec. 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and infant/child– Thursday, Dec. 9, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

These classes will be held at the Polk County Red Cross Office located in Balsam Lake. Preregistration is requested.

To register call Terry Anderson at 715-485-3025 or register online at www.scvarc.org. Classes may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment. - submitted

Just for

One day while driving home from his fishing trip in the pouring rain, a man got a flat tire Joe Roberts outside of a monastery. A monk came out and invited the man inside to have dinner and spend the night. The motorist gladly accepted. That evening the man had a wonderful dinner of fish and chips. He decided to compliment the chef.

Entering the kitchen, the man asked the cook, “Are you the fish friar?” “No,” the man replied, “I’m the chip monk.”

••• A Packer fan was enjoying himself at the game in a packed stadium, until he noticed an empty seat down in front. He went down and asked the guy next to it if he knew whose seat it was.

The guy said, “Yes, that’s my wife’s seat. We have never missed a game since the early days of the Pack, but now my wife is dead.” The fan offered his sympathy and said it was really too bad that he couldn’t find some relative to give the ticket to and enjoy the game together. “Oh no,” the guy said. “They’re all at my wife’s funeral.”

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The School Board I can say with fondness that at-

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tending a smaller school has been very beneficial in my life and in the lives of my children. Smaller John W. Ingalls schools may lack some of the amenities that larger schools may offer but this is more than offset by more children participating in music, sports and extracurricular activities. While my children were active in sports and music I tended to focus on extracurricular activities during my school days. This eventually led to my introduction to the school board.

Attending school during the ‘60s and ‘70s is a world apart from attending school now. The fears and worries of violence so prevalent now were nearly nonexistent then. I can’t say it was all peace and love, but it was certainly less stressful. Living in the country, I enjoyed hunting and fishing activities whenever possible and school schedules would often interfere with my sporting schedule. It was not uncommon after school was out that I would stay with a friend for the weekend. Before I was able to drive we would have to rely on the school buses for transportation. This meant carrying hunting boots, clothes, guns with ammunition and knives along with my reading and arithmetic books on the school bus. My bus driver understood

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This past weekend I drove

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home in the freezing rain.

The evening started out very nice. I took my seven-year-old niece, Isabelle, out shopping, to dinner and then to a play. We Carrie Classon went to our favorite consignment shop and tried on piles of sweaters and jackets and jeans and left with a bag of new-to-us clothes before we went out for Cuban food. I am not an accomplished city driver. In an attempt to parallel park in a particularly challenging spot, I finally resorted to shifting my truck into four wheel drive and pulling onto and then off the sidewalk.

“Don't tell your mother,” I told Isabelle.

“Don't worry,” she assured me, “I won't.”

The weather was still fine when I dropped Isabelle off and started the drive back home. Then it started to rain. Then it started to freeze.

I drove more and more slowly. I saw fewer and fewer cars on the road and more and more cars in the ditch. Cars were stopped, facing the wrong direction on the divided highway. Cars were smashed into each other, smashed into the railing. I couldn't stop, so I kept driving, both hands on the wheel.

When I finally reached the county road that takes me the final stretch home, there were just a few of us left on the road. I joined a short line of cars and we drove the last few miles at a crawl on glare ice, no one attempted to pass. I imagine we were all driving with both hands on the wheel.

Our cars were no better cars than those in the ditch.

We were no better drivers (as I had demonstrated only hours earlier in my downtown parking hijinks.)

But somehow, we were still on the road. At times I could feel the wheels of my car lose control and

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sensed I had no firm contact with the pavement. I would feel myself floating, powerless. But it always happened when I was going in the right direction.

Somehow I stayed on the road until I felt something grip and I was back in control again.

This Thanksgiving I feel like I am driving with both hands on the wheel.

My family and immediate circle of friends are all doing well. This has not been a year for mourning, this has not been a year of loss. We have all managed to stay on the road and we have all arrived, at another Thanksgiving, safely and intact.

But I feel the nearness of loss keenly this year. I look into Daniel's eyes and I realize how we nearly didn't celebrate this Thanksgiving together. I am grateful for all the health and life around me, yet I feel the fragility of life and the slickness of the road. I realize how little power I have and I tighten my hands on the wheel.

So this year at Thanksgiving we will once again all hold hands. Before the turkey and homemade bread and several kinds of pie, we will all hold hands. Before the laughter and teasing and old jokes are told, before the walk in the woods by the frozen lake, (so we can make room for one more piece of pie) we will all hold hands. My parents and my sister and her husband, my cousins and my aunt and my uncle, my niece and nephew and I—we'll all take each others' hands in a circle and together we'll say, “Thank you.”

Somehow we all arrived safely to say thank you for another year.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Till next time, —Carrie

St. Croix Casino Danbury to host TRAILS Conference and Powwow DANBURY – The St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin have announced that the 27th-annual TRAILS Conference and Powwow will be held at St. Croix Casino Danbury on Friday, Dec. 10 and Saturday, Dec. 11. Both the conference and the powwow will be held in the Danbury casino’s conference center.

The Youth on the Red Road Conference opens the twoday event on Friday, Dec. 10. The conference will include a full day of workshops centered around the theme Youth with Leadership Skills. Conference registration begins at 9 a.m. followed by an opening ceremony at 9:30 a.m. Workshop sessions will be held from 9:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from noon to 3 p.m. Lunch will also be provided.

The TRAILS Powwow, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 11, features grand entries at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. The St. Croix Youth Singers will serve as host drum with the Cumberland Singers serving as co-host drum. The first additional drums to set up at the powwow will receive honorariums. Honorarium dancer registration begins at noon.

Powwow admission buttons are $3. All tribal elders (55 and older) and children 5 and younger will be admitted free.

The December TRAILS Conference and Powwow is sponsored by the St. Croix Tribal Council, the St. Croix AODA Minochigadaa program, the OJJDP Tribal Youth program, the TRAILS program and the St. Croix Casinos.

For more information on the conference and powwow, call 800-236-2195 and ask for Veronica Kinsel at extension 5311, Doug Merrill at ext. 5148, Brent Belisle at ext.

5319 or Mark Soulier at ext. 5310.

The TRAILS program (Traditions Respecting American Indian Lifestyles) is a social services project of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin. The program teaches tribal youth the significance of following a traditional way of life in order to be healthy and productive members of the tribe and of society as a whole. It includes an emphasis on traditional culture, avoidance of drug and alcohol use and the importance of continuing education. - submitted

Local student receives national degree INDIANAPOLIS – Anna Carlson received the American FFA degree at the 83rd National FFA Convention in Indianapolis on Saturday, Oct. 23. It is the highest degree awarded by the National FFA organization and recognizes Carlson’s demonstrated leadership abilities and outstanding achievements in agricultural business, production, processing and service programs.

Less than one in 154 FFA members advance through their local chapter and state FFA degree programs to earn this national degree. Carlson, the daughter of John and Linda Carlson, Plainfield, and granddaughter of Leo and Mary Carlson, Clam Falls, is a graduate from Mid-State Technical College, with a degree in farm opermy intent and merely suggested that I sit near the front of the bus. I think he just wanted to admire my shotgun when he was driving.

Arrival at the school carrying MD a shotgun didn’t cause much stir in a small town during the early 1970s. The principal of the school understood the cultural importance of a boy and his shotgun but recommended that I keep it locked in my locker so no one would be tempted to play with it. Thankfully he didn’t make me keep it in the office because that would have foiled our plot. We had devised a simple plan to negotiate our way out of the last two hours of classes on a Friday afternoon so we could head for the woods early.

During the last two hours of school we decided to ask the one teacher for a pass to work on a project in the last hour classroom and we asked the last teacher for the same pass to be in the previous classroom. The result would be two free hours as each teacher thought we were in the other room dutifully working on our school projects. We failed to inform them that our school project that day was grouse hunting.

With school passes in hand my best friend and I waited until the hallways were clear and quickly skipped out the side door, shotguns in hand, heading

ations and is currently working at Golden County Foods. She is a member of the Tri-County FFA chapter and her agricultural education instructor and FFA advisor is Hannah Wolsdorf. Carlson received a gold American FFA degree key and a certificate in a blue leatherette frame to commemorate the achievement. The recognition program is sponsored by Case, Progressive Farmer, Farm Credit, Pioneer and Syngenta as a special project of the National FFA Foundation. The National FFA Convention is the nation’s largest annual youth gathering, welcoming students, parents and educators from all across the United States. - submitted for the October woods. The crisp leaves and bright afternoon autumn sun was enough reward but we were also successful in harvesting a couple of grouse on the way home. As I recalled the entire weekend was a great addition to my education.

On Monday we had to reverse the process, getting back on the school bus fully equipped with hunting gear. Arriving at the school, we were greeted by the building principal who offered to store my shotgun until the end of the day. Somehow he was well informed of our adventure on the previous Friday and suggested that he introduce us to the school board.

Nowadays school boards are comprised of well-meaning and informed adults trying to deal with financial problems but in the 1960s and ‘70s the school board to which he was referring was about 8 inches wide and three-fourths of an inch thick and was made of hardwood. This particular school board was very hard wood. As I recall we had to assume a position facing away from the school board and the introduction was brief but memorable.

I never got caught skipping school again but I can say with certainty that the school board was very instrumental in my education. I may seem old-fashioned in my ideas at times and I also know we will never go back to those more innocent days but the old school board was a very cost-effective way of improving my education.

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Road to Nowhere We drove into the Twin Cities a few times over the past month taking my nephew, Bryce, into Regions Hospital after his head injury. He is doing well, and back to work again, this time with the universal encouragement of his friends and relatives to wear a hard hat!

We don’t do a lot of city driving, and too often get confused trying to stay with the traffic at 75 mph and yet get into the correct lane to exit at the right time.

When Margo is along, she tries to read the maps and yell out the turns, but too often we still go past the exit and, like the big jets above, circle for another try, at the same time blaming each other for getting lost.

Mostly we do a lot of noncity driving.

We do driving vacations; visit the in-laws near Milwaukee, head south for the winter and cruise around Polk and Burnett counties just to look at scenery and snoop on our neighbors to make sure they are making progress. With our little car getting 35 miles per gallon, we figure that we can afford some trips as part of our retirement and still pay for food and taxes.

We mostly drive the back roads and idle along really taking in the scenery.

Since, most of the time, we are not headed to any particular place, I don’t get much flack from Margo about getting lost. Men drive using compass-type directions, according to research studies.

We know that a destination is 20 miles to the northwest so we aim that direction and come out pretty close in the end after a series of right and left turns. I don’t have a compass in my car, so I depend on the sun, or lacking that, the prevailing westerlies and moss growing on the north side of trees that aren’t rolling.

Since we didn’t take a particular route, the next time is likely to be a different way. These different trails help provide needed variety in a married man’s pitifully routine life.

The same research showed women drivers using landmarks instead of direction, i.e., at the red house on the corner turn right to big K-Mart then left to the stoplight. They are pretty much lost the first time they go someplace, so need to prepare carefully or stop and ask for directions along the way. After that, they follow the same route and do well. Taking the same way each time helps provide stability in their lives to balance the instability they feel men create around them.

Dirt roads are fine for me, but annoy Margo who worries about our thin tires, the car getting dirty or a stone in the windshield. Riding with Grandpa back in the 1950s to Cousin Allen’s funeral in Little Falls, Minn., I remember him traveling the same way I do, aiming generally in the right direction. He ended up on a gravel road headed the right way and commented to his wife before she could start to scold him, “Well, I don’t mind a well-maintained gravel road.

When I was a young man (early 1900s) there wasn’t a road this good in all of the county.” His father probably did the same when the family headed to California by covered wagons in the fall of 1885.

I can picture him saying “Well, if we keep on headed down this draw and then turn right at Nebraska, we should get there this fall.” They ended up in Nebraska where the snow stopped the trip. Charles argued with Anna all that winter in their rented sod house, which way to go next.

Spring came and a month more of travel found them back in Wisconsin, having made a huge loop up through the Dako-

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tas and Minnesota. “Shouldn’t let the horses have their head,” he commented philosophically. “Probably too much illegal immigration out there in California anyway.”

When we are headed somewhere and I am drifting in that direction, I get a lot of advice. “Stop and ask that guy in the yard for directions,” or “stop and ask at the gas station.” This annoys me to no end: First, admitting to a stranger you are lost is like telling him you are not doing well in bed; second, nowadays the clerk behind the counter is likely a kid who hasn’t a clue where anything but school and the mall are to be found. I always figure if I go too far out of the way around here I will hit Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, the St. Croix River, Canada or Hwy. 8, where I can turn around and get back home taking a scenic route.

Well, I think we have finally solved this driving problem for both Margo and me.

Bryce brought along his Garmin Nuvi GPS system on our trips to Regions. I had never seen a car GPS in use before— just heard they were handy. His is an under $100 version, but quite wonderful.

He says his sister has a TomTom brand that works just as well.

He plugged the device into the cigarette lighter for power, and hooked the suction cup holder to the window. It looks like a very small color TV. The screen is about 3.5 inches diagonally.

Along with a few hundred other features, it continually reads satellite signals to know exactly where you are and shows the roads ahead on a surprisingly clear and readable screen. If you tell it where you are going, it will direct you by both voice and arrows as to where to turn. If you stray from the planned route, it shows you how to get back on the best road to reach your destination. It gives details including compass direction, speed, estimated time to get somewhere, average speed over trip, maximum speed and more and more. You touch the screen and drag your finger to move the map under it. It gives oral, text and map directions so it is hard to be confused.

You can preset regular trips and just pick one without re-entering the destination.

It always knows where you are and shows it. It is impossible to get lost with it and it doesn’t complain if you take a scenic route, just adjusts without a single grumble.

The last trip to Regions with Bryce, I had Margo drive home and Bryce show her how it works. He showed her how to find local businesses by type, i.e., French food. After she saw all the features, she

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said “Let’s go to the store and get one right now!” Well, I don’t ever buy on impulse (I worked with Margo a full year before our first date) so suggested we Consumer Report* it first, so we are sure to get the cheapest one that meets our needs.

My ideal GPS includes everything on Bryce’s plus: road construction; traffic jams; police radar traps or police cars ahead; cheapest gas and food around; it should tell me about the historic battlefields of the Civil War as we drive south this year in a Ken Burns PBSing manner.

For Margo: garage and store sales; rest stops; coffee; boutiques and antiques; able to delete fast food restaurants; warn of gravel roads ahead; and double as a mirror. For both of us: Netflix movies; satellite radio; and an audio/video player all built in. It should wake the driver up if necessary, and double as a booze-o-meter. I couldn’t find any that did all of this, so, like Margo picking me for a husband, we may have to settle for 95 percent of perfection. Of course, if we did get one with all those features, it would be like our cell phones or remote controls, probably far beyond our ability to figure out how to use more than the basic functions.

Whatever the features, I think 100 bucks is well worth the cost to not ever have to hear “We should stop and ask for directions” any more. Now if we could just get the TV remote control ownership established (variety versus stability again), we might stay married right up to the end. I am anticipating this gift from my only wife and only child on my upcoming birthday.

We have been driving the River Road from St. Croix Falls north now the leaves have fallen and you can see to the river, trying to see where the older version of the River Road went. In the early 1900s, to make room for the backup of water above the new power dam at St. Croix Falls, the road was moved away from the river. I think we see traces of it up to Nevers Dam. When that dam was built in 1889, the road was moved away also.

To see that old road you have to hike or ride your horse out toward the river.

North of Wolf Creek the old road follows closer to the creek most of the way to Trade River.

This week we are helping Ted Anderson set up his big Christmas train set over at the Luck Museum (Monday and Tuesday). Our Christmas display will include the monorail and all the wonderful train village scenery as well as the big collection of toy sewing machines from Carol

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Adleman. The museum is free, but it wouldn’t hurt you to put a fiver in the contribution jar to help us pay the heat bill this winter. We are independent of the library and village and must pay our own share of the utilities from donations.

A half-dozen immature bald eagles have flocked to the lake and entertain us each morning as they each catch a fish and eat it in the eagle tree by our dock.

They dive as if they could catch one of the three wily otters who seem to think of it as a game of tag and leave their heads out as targets before ducking under at the last minute. I think the snow has confused the young eagles and since catching fish is so easy, they are happy and still unaware of the coming ice and cold. Sometimes adult eagles show up and chatter away at the youth, “Just wait until it really gets cold—then what are you going to eat? Why, I remember the winter of ‘88 when five of us had only one mouse to share in a whole week before a deer ran into the green car …”

Margo is attempting to earn some Christmas money! She has gathered nearly 80 stories from the Rambler files, including what she thinks are the funniest ones from the newspaper in their unexpurgated form (before the Leader edits out the sex, violence, bad language, risqué humor and liability risks) and assembled them into an illustrated book.

Many of these stories have never before been published as they would be too highly censored in a newspaper. Using an old workhorse printer from Goodwill (cost $12) and a recent eBay bargain purchase of seven new toner cartridges, and some good quality paper, she is making the books herself. She feeds the 125 sheets of full-size paper into the printer and prints the front half, then flips them over and prints the second half, prints up a heavy colorful cover and staples them together and then puts high quality colored duct tape over the binding to add class and sells them for $20 (just 25 cents per story) each plus $2 postage. They are out just in time for Christmas orders. The quality of the printing is really quite wonderful, better than our previous professionally printed books. There is an amazing amount of reading material in this volume. The paper is high quality, but soft enough for reuse at the deer shack or rustic lake cabin facilities. The selling price earns her $1.81 per hour of work after subtracting the actual costs, not too bad in today’s economy. Help her earn enough money for a wonderful Christmas gift for her spouse! The books are printed “on demand,” as you order one, she will print it out, three hours per book plus a trip to the post office. The Rambler will autograph it personally (you can suggest what he should write!).

See the accompanying advertisement. * The phrase “we Consumer Report it” is an example of the common practice of verbing nouns, changing a noun to a verb. This is done by mostly sports announcers and sports writers. For example, they arrow a deer (or maybe bullet or automobile it) instead of shooting it with an arrow. You grammarians might cringe, but attracting younger audiences is necessary to keep newspapers vital. So watch for this as I story you in the future.

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Celebrating life Holidays are approaching, and that is a time of

celebrating, feasting, remembering loved ones who have left us.

One summer my eldest son and I explored area cemeteries, especially in Burnett County. We were fascinated by given names. One of my favorite women’s names is Serena, closely allied to serene or serenity.

If a writer ever needs a first name for a heroine in a novel or story, the cemetery holds the answer.

We noticed changes in surnames, too, as in Chelmo or Kjellmo.

One day we came upon the name of Evelyn Wilson and I thought, “Oh, is this where you lie?” but, I believe the soul is elsewhere. I had to smile to myself, remembering the friendly rivalry between Evelyn and Esther Schallenberger about number of children and grandchildren.

We took note of the homemade cement stone embedded with Canadian amethysts collected by family members.

One day we came across identical stones of a couple with the words “Gary” and “Rhonda” and identical last names of Erickson. “But they’re still living,” I said, noting birth dates, a dash, and no final date.

Some people like to plan ahead, and we all know that death is inevitable.

I remember the poetry of Edna St. Vincent Millay, printed under different circumstances, but still relevant.

“Out of this world So pretty and gay We all must go And no other way Than by death Has ever been found.

Sad shall I be To walk in the sun And walk in the sun No more But there’s worse things Than dying There’s worse things than dying Tho’ death be a trial sore.

The stones are remarkable for the one identical word on each stone. Each one carries the word AUCTIONEER That is how they want to be remembered. It’s something to be considered.

We have all read the extra words on some stones of “Beloved wife and mother” or “Beloved husband.”

If you chose one word to identify your grave, what would it be?

I asked a nurse, and she answered without hesitation with the word, CAREGIVER. “That’s what I

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Signpost Bernice Abrahamzon have been all my life,” she added. That’s a noble word. As she approaches retirement years, she wonders how long the word will apply to her life.

(Probably forever as that is how her life is being spent. More power to her!)

In a discussion at church, someone mentioned the word “Christian,” but someone else said, “I know I am a sinner.”

We certainly wouldn’t want to be labeled forever by the last-mentioned word.

If we use the world CHRISTIAN, we aren’t modifying it with “PERFECT.” We are, after all, trying, learning as we go, a work in progress.

I’m not sure what word I’d choose. The Good Lord knows me and what I do.

I’m sure in the long run, I’ve fallen short.

A smile comes on my face as I recall how often I said to my husband, regarding different events or situations, and saying, “I’m trying” and he replied, “Very.” And we’d laugh.

It’s almost impossible to be anonymous nowadays.

My son looked up my name on the Internet and says it’s surprising how much they know about me. I’m surprised. How did they find out so much? I am identified by the world “writer” and that is gratifying.

Have you ever walked through an early American cemetery with little houses over the graves? The Indian tradition is to leave food in the little house for the journey ahead of the deceased.

A bystander asked, “When does Indian come up to eat the food?”

The Indian man said, “Same time white man come up to smell the flowers.”

I admire the humor of Native Americans. I respect their views and traditions.

The time has come to sit down together, converse, and eat Thanksgiving dinner together.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Until next week, Bernice

Just lunch

by Wayne M. Anderson Special to the Leader GRANTSBURG – It’s just lunch.

But don’t get that phrase confused with the famous dating service for busy professionals. Just lunch is a little-known program at the Grantsburg schools, which reaches out to family and friends to promote connection and encouragement between students and older loved ones.

And this is all done over, just lunch.

The idea of having family and friends join students for a school lunch started about five years ago, said Brad Jones, Grantsburg Middle School principal. “It first started with elderly volunteers. The idea was to connect to the community,” he said.

But now the connecting program has grown to include family and friends of all ages. And the schools encourage people of all ages to participate in their supportive program and get a meal while doing it!

The price is right. The school charges $3.10 for lunch.

Participants are asked to call the teacher and school to let them know the date you wish to have lunch. And eaters are reminded kids only get about 20 minutes to eat. So this might be considered a “power lunch,” as they say in the business world.

And most importantly, as one student admonished her

Grantsburg fifth-grader Isabelle Maslow enjoys a school lunch with older friends Wayne and Bonnie Anderson. – Photo submitted guest before arriving for lunch: “And don’t treat me like a kid when you come. I act more mature in school.”

Humane Society of Burnett County receives grant from U.S. Bank Lucas Avery, HSBC kennel manager, accepts a $500 check from Katie Smith of U.S. Bank. This grant will be put toward HSBC’s operational costs.

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Do you remember?

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50 Years Ago A new, needed service was available through P.S. & D. Company with John Ott Jr., manager.–The aforementioned company offered modern, scientific methods to give money to farmers.–Jack Peper was named as the authorized Massey-Ferguson dealer for this area.–Stokely-Van Camp announced “Our corn stack will be open to our pea and corn growers Oct. 10.”–Metro mail system planned to speed service to all state post offices.–Sen. William Proxmire spoke at the Oct. 24 bean feed at Frederic.–There was a break-in at Farmers Union Co-op.–Over 1,000 ate lunch at the Frederic Auto new-car showing.–The Leader planned to hold open house for Newspaper Week.–The Lewis Methodist Church served a turkey supper on Oct. 20, charging $1 for adults and 50¢ for children under 12. The menu included turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, cabbage salad, carrots, squash, pickles, cranberries, white and dark bread and pie.–An ice-cream social was held at Clam Falls Lutheran Church.–Specials at the Frederic Co-op Store included ground beef at 2 lbs. for 79¢, canned hams at $2.49, large bologna at 35¢ lb. and beef stew at 61¢ lb.–Open house was held at the Leader office on Friday, Oct. 21.

40 Years Ago

Leora Nordquist had an Avon open house planned for Nov. 8 – 9 at her home in Siren.–St. Dominic’s Catholic Church in Frederic was planning a Christmas bazaar for Sunday, Dec. 6.–Specials at Route’s Super Market included grapefruit at 10 for 57¢, brown or powdered sugar at 2 lbs. for 39¢, pork roast at 39¢ lb., catsup at 2 jars for 49¢, and corn at 5 cans for $1.–Specials at the Frederic Co-op Store included apples at $1.98 for a one-third bushel, dry yeast at 3 strips for 19¢, butter at 69¢ lb., large eggs at two dozen for 89¢ and cake mixes at three boxes for 78¢.–Remember specials on Fanny Farmers candies at Olsen Drug Store, Frederic?–Incentive would be paid to wood growers in April.–Many local writers were in a writing class taught by Mrs. Elizabeth Scott, River Falls. Among them were Algene Carrier Ruth Christiansen, Bernice Abrahamzon, Mary Gaylord, Connie Hill, Loretta Kemp and Anna Foltz.–Specials at Dick’s Red Owl included pork chops at 59¢ lb., picnic hams at 43¢ lbs. and Hunt’s catsup at 33¢ a bottle.–The Lewis Oil Co. had a new Eskimo snowmobile for sale and a used SkiBird.–The Village Inn had a pancake supper every Friday night at Danbury.–The city of Cumberland had a fire truck for sale.–Obituaries included John Corbin, Lowell Stewart, Edwin Larson, Eleanor Lund, Laura McNeal, Axel Lindahl and Phyllis Hillstead.

20 Years Ago

An appreciation day was held for Boyd Duncan on Sept. 23 at the Frederic Country Club.–Wheels and Wings celebration at Osceola attracted thousands.–Dogs attacked sheep on a local farm. The Wayne Johnsons had 41 sheep but five had to be destroyed because of injury.–Obituaries included Fern Okerlund, Harold (Buzz) Carlson, Virgil Hutton, Floyd “Andy” Anderson, Nellie Gibeaut, Mary Zach, Agnes Resell, Kenneth Beauteaux and Phoebe Pedersen.–The musical Cobb Brothers were going to Nashville.–Spooner would host the Wild Rice Festival Sept. 14 through 16.–Northern counties would soon get updated soil surveys.–The Luck Village Board approved $75,000 in loans for clinic.–A salute was extended to EMS workers for all they accomplish.–An article claimed that abuse cases in Polk County are covered up.–Gordon Palmer was welcomed as the new administrator at the Frederic Municipal Hospital.–Fire completely destroyed an empty house owned by Sheila Healy.–DOT may be asked to specify Hwy. 70 route.–Webster raised power charges.–Tax-delinquent property will be sold at public auction.–St. Croix-Hertel Fire Department planned to host training session.–A new physician came to Frederic on Oct. 1 by the name of Dr. James Sargeard.–Some herbicides were found in area groundwater.

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Webster Senior Center The raffle board at Zia Louisa’s has concluded and the winners are Paul Hanson, deer print donated by Bob Schmidt; Dave and Dennie Lunsman, fishing lure, donated by Jack Swedberg; and Greg Hunter, the owl print donated by Jane Wardean. Our appreciation goes to all who donated and those who participated.

Our sincere gratitude goes to the towns of Oakland and Sand Lake for their monetary contribution to the center. Not only for this year, but for the past several years. These contributions help keep the center functioning.

The Wii bowlers had another fun week. Millie

Hansen had high single game with a 204. The Early Birds had high team game with a 635. Good jobs.

We continue to enjoy good groups for Dime Bingo.

This week we had 26 players. We certainly appreciate all who come.

Keep in mind the next potluck, which is Saturday, Dec. 4, when we will also have a silent auction. Several items will be on display this week. Stop by and look them over. If you have any questions, please call me at 715-656-3583.

Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving.

Don’t quack like a duck, soar like an eagle.

See you at the center.

Siren Senior Center The monthly senior meeting was held on Tuesday, Nov. 16, with approximately 18 people attending. As the Dining at Five dinner is going to be held on Thursday, Dec. 2, we decided that we would start decorating for Christmas on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 28. The decorating crew will do the tables and put up the Christmas village on that day and we will complete the decorating on Wednesday morning beginning at 9 a.m. and hopefully we will be finished by the time our card players come at 1 p.m.

Jack Mattura, a funeral preplanning consultant gave a presentation after the meeting and the people interested had a chance to meet with him afterward. He also had a drawing for a gas card, which was won by Grace Haines.

David Hakseth has graciously donated four large poster prints of pictures of Siren in the 1900s. The pictures are from his mother’s collection that he had professionally mounted on posters and decided that they should be shared by everyone in Siren and what better place than displayed at our center. A little rearranging was done and they are nicely displayed so that everyone who comes to the center can enjoy them.

There is a possibility that we may be in a snowstorm while you are reading this and you might not be able to make it over the hills and through the dales to Grandmother’s for Thanksgiving. We don’t want anyone to go hungry so put on your skis or

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have Junior pull you in his sled to the center for a great dinner. Everyone is welcome and we will be serving from noon until 2 p.m. Remember this is a community event and there is no charge.

As the news all had to be in by Friday the only winners I have to report are the 500 players from Wednesday. They were, Gerry Vogel, Anke Olesen, Inez Pearson, Joe Brown and Marlyce Borchert.

Mary Sicord, Corrine Root, Candace Doriott and Barb Munger furnished treats for the players. We want to especially extend gratitude to Corrine as she doesn’t even play cards but was concerned that maybe we were short on treats and brought a plate of cookies.

We will be playing all our regular games next week, same time, same place.

I mentioned that the Dining at Five dinner will be held on Thursday, Dec. 2, and the main entree will be ham, with all the fixings. Be sure and stop in and sign up or call in your reservation.

If you have an hour or so to spare we could use extra help decorating on Wednesday, Dec. 1.

We want to express gratitude to Lori, our substitue cook, who stepped in for CeCe the past two weeks, you did a great job and we want to welcome back CeCe who was missed by everyone.

For any information on the center please call 715349-7810 and to make dinner reservations call 715349-2845.

Cloverton

By the time they read this, the residents of the little townships of Arna and New Dosey will have filled up on turkey, deer hunting stories and lots of good cheer. We’ll have a rundown next week on some of the specifics.

The annual all-community Christmas party has been tentatively scheduled for Dec. 4, at 6 p.m. All participants are asked to bring a dish to pass and two inexpensive gifts to use as dice-game prizes.

Please label the prizes as adult or child. See you there.

Special guest Gladys Nelson, Cloverdale, was the door-prize winner at the recent meeting of the East Pine County Wanderers. Mary and Frank Schaaf brought the gift, a box of miniature jams. Sandi Drake and Shirley Blokzyl were the November birthday people. The group made a donation of $150 to the Family Pathways Food Shelf program.

The terrible weather of Nov. 13 dampened the turnout for the Zion Lutheran Church Bazaar and Sale. Because it is always filled with so much to purchase, however, the group still had a successful event.

Gladys Nelson led a Bible study for Cheryl Wickham, Sandi Drake, Darlene Merimonti and Shirley Blokzyl at the Arna Town Hall after the senior meeting.

A couple of more deer-hunting results have come in. Weekender Ron Mosser shot two does and his grandson, Holden Prodratz, 13, also got a doe. Gene Wickham shot a 5-point wanna-be.

Jerry Blokzyl shot a doe with his crossbow this

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year. He hunts with a group of six men who among them brought down five deer this year.

Gene and his wife, Cheryl, hosted 15 people for dinner on the Friday evening of the second weekend of deer season. Everyone had a wonderful time.

Peggy Coveau and her mom, Gladys Robinson, Webster, joined Pam Ellwein and Joanne Anderson at the Yellow Lake Lodge for dinner recently.

The Blokzyls are avid bird-watchers and saw their first pine grosbeak of the year last week. This bird was munching down on sunflower seeds.

Shirley and Jerry would like to thank all of their friends at the Danforth Community Chapel for the nice farewell party.

On the home front, my daughter, Elizabeth, my husband, Dave, and I were using by brother’s winter cabin at Tuverson’s Resort in Gordon on Nov. 12.

We all joined Ron Tuverson for the fish fry at the Buckhorn in Gordon on Friday evening, then Dave dropped Elizabeth and me off and headed home to take care of the animals, etc. The game plan was for him to come back to the cabin on Sunday morning, have breakfast and then we would all come home.

Well! The snowstorm shut down the electricity in the Gordon area, so I called Dave at noon on Saturday and he headed over to get us. We got home six hours later! Enough said. The roads, as you know, were dreadful. What an adventure!

Pack a shovel in your vehicle for the winter, wherever you are.

St. Croix Valley Senior Center

by Marian Edler

Tuesday we held our exercise session and followed with Skip-Bo. In the afternoon, games were played. Dottie Adams and Janice Mevissen were the winners in Hand and Foot. Ray Nelson, Marian Edler, Pat Carlson, Bern Nel Ward and Pat Jensen were winners in 500 cards. Jean McIntyre, Ione White and Martha Lundstrom were winners in Dominos.

Wednesday, we held our Christmas tea. After a very good lunch, we were treated to free clothes. A very enjoyable afternoon.

Thursday morning, we did our exercises, followed by a game of Skip-Bo.

Thursday, we had our potluck lunch at 12:30 p.m.

Sheriff-elect Pete Johnson gave a presentation on identify fraud. It was good to have a refresher and hear about all the new schemes that people try.

Then we held our monthly meeting.

Thursday evening, 500 cards were played. The winners were Roger Greenly, Don Anderson, Elroy Petzel and Izzy Magnuson. Dareld and LeRoy won the 9 bid.

Friday afternoon, Bingo was played.

Did you mark your calendar for Friday, Dec. 3, at 10 a.m. to play Bridge? Stop in and give it a try. We have an excellent teacher that will help you.

Happy Thanksgiving and good luck deer hunting.

Dewey LaFollette

Wedding

Visitors over the weekend at various times at the home of Hank and Karen Mangelsen were Bob and Pam Bentz, Larry, Gerald and Todd Mangelsen, Don Nordquist and Earl Joslyn.

Karen Mangelsen attended a baby shower Saturday afternoon, No.v 20, at Timberland Free Lutheran Church. It was in honor of Karne’s niece, Erika Strickland, whose baby is due Jan. 3, 2011.

Ronda and Maynard Mangelsen hosted a number of deer hunters, family members and friends for meals, coffee time and/or overnight during the weekend. Some of the visitors were Carl, Cheryl, Chris, Hank, Karen, Larry, Gerald and Todd Mangelsen, Matt Lester and friend Carissa, Ryan Hanna, Dylan Longhenry, Kaylee Reiness, Bria and Brin Williamson, Lyle Drake, Billy Wyaman, Chris Harrison and Daya and Jordan Lawrence.

Clam River Tuesday Club will meet for their Christmas party Wednesday, Dec. 1, at the home of Dixie Andrea. The afternoon will begin with a potluck meal at 12:30 p.m. Those who wish to participate can Michelle Renee Linge and Justin Thomas England, bring a gift ($10-$15) to exchange. Secret pals are to both of Minnetonka, Minn., were united in marriage on be revealed, and the ladies are asked to bring an Sept. 25, 2010, at Lutsen Resort in Lutsen, Minn. item or two for the food pantry.

The bride is the daughter of Tom and Tana Linge of Minnetonka, Minn., and she is currently employed as a human resources manager.

The groom is the son of Tom and Betsy England of Siren and is employed as a carpenter.

The maid of honor was Aly Shea and the best man MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn. – Samuel Halverson, Frederic, son of Barbara Gill and Wesley Haver- was Jesse Flury. Bridesmaids were Kate Linge, Rose son, was named to the dean’s list for the summer Irrgang, Tess Bartholemey and Jessica Flury.

2010 term at Brown College. He is working toward a Groomsmen were Bjorn Branes, Andrew Wall, Derek Bachelor of Science in game design and develop- Leupke and Dennis Boland. Ushers were Chad Beckman and Mike Sietzer. ment. – submitted The couple spent their honeymoon in the Caribbean and are residing in Minntonka, Minn. - submitted

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Congratulations to Alice Ford who had a Thanksgiving story in last week’s The Country Today, published in Eau Claire. It was about holiday dinners with linen tablecloths and matching cloth napkins, goblets, stuffing baked in the turkey and all the nice touches. Compare with today’s Thanksgiving dinner with paper napkins, plastic table covering, heavyduty paper plates.

The Country Today is sponsoring a Christmas story contest again this year.

Askings for contributions are arriving in local mailboxes. So many worthwhile causes and a person has to pick and choose. We can’t possibly send to all. We’re all familiar with the American Heart Association. We are sympathetic to families with babies born with cleft palates. When your correspondent was in college, she worked at the Curative Workshop in Milwaukee with children with speech learning problems. Some were so small the workers carried the children in their arms. An asking arrived in the mail last week from a concern called Wounded Warriors Project. That sounds like something out of “Canterbury Tales” or Shakespeare.

It is very hard to know if an organization is legitimate or not. Most people select the more familiar names or local charities.

How often do these solicitations take place? Once a month is too often. Last week one charity said, “Give $5 now and you will never receive another letter from us asking for a donation in your lifetime.”

That was a strange letter.

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We do not appreciate the distribution of our names from one charity to another. We have heard they sell lists. Shame on them!

Long icicles hang from the eaves of houses.

Those icicles are the teeth of Old Man Winter. If you brush them off, they make icicle music as they fall.

The weather did not cooperate with Sunday’s services in area churches. Lewis did not cancel, but sang a cappela again, and had fewer worshipers than last Sunday.

Mission Sunday donations were not collected this week, but will be accepted next week for Operation Christmas. December’s mission collection will be for the Salvation Army.

Several of our members rang bells for the Salvation Army this past week at Wayne’s, Luck.

Sheila Staples and Rick Abrahamzon went to a pigeon swap on Saturday, at New Ulm, Minn. They always enjoy that town for its Glockenspiel with moving figures to mark the hours, the good sausages, wonderful bakery and chocolate shop.

Oops! Forgot to say belated happy birthday to my son, Tod, on Nov. 8, and to our neighbor, LeRoy Jones, as they share the same date.

Sylvia and Phil Scheitzel provided the treats to go with coffee after Sunday’s church service at Lewis.

Teachers and students at Siren have school Monday and Tuesday, and the rest of the week as Thanksgiving vacation.

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The area’s No. 1 holiday, deer season, is now in full swing. Not much shooting heard from the deck in bear country, though. If the season progresses as it did opening weekend this year’s deer harvest will definitely be way down.

As for those big black critters, if was my belief that they had taken to their dens for their long winter’s snooze after the heavy snowfall on Saturday, Nov. 13. Not so, however, as on Nov. 20, at about 9 p.m., a call on the scanner reported that one had been hit out by Wood River. Guess my large birdfeeders will be staying in the garage until sometime after deer season.

Old Man Winter seems to really be in a spiteful snit this year. At least that’s my impression of his behavior. Late Saturday night he crept in dropping not snow, this time, but a slick coating of freezing drizzle.

Sure hope he gets it out of his system soon, or we just might be in for a long, drawn-out winter.

The opening day of deer season in bear country brought brothers Steve and Fred Bielkie of the Twin Cities area. They have a hunting shack in the Clam

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Falls area, and Mike and Gidget Bell and daughter, Abby, along with Mike’s mom Sue Bell all of Bayport, Minn., attended the annual hunter’s ham dinner. This tradition has been going on for over 20 years.

Sympathy to the family of Anthony J. Tuynman who passed away Nov. 11.

Don’t forget to take time for the Siren Lions annual lighting of Crooked Lake Park’s Christmas lights this Saturday, Nov. 27, at 5:45 p.m., for a short program with the lighting at 6 p.m. Come enjoy a cup of hot chocolate or cider and some cookies.

Coming up this year is the first-annual Christmas dinner from noon to 2 p.m. at the Siren School. This meal is free to all and is sponsored by the area churches and businesses. One thing, though, there will be no carryouts; you will have to enjoy the meal at the school.

Congratulations to elementary student, Reed Ritchey, middle-schooler Hannah Skold and highschooler Dana Hubble for being chosen Siren School’s students of the week. Great going, guys.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Hi, everybody! Blacky here from Humane Society of Burnett County. I’ll tell you right off - I’m a bit sad this week. My new roommate, Whitey, went back to the shelter for a few days until the gun deer season is over with. He doesn’t look like a whitetail or anything, but my mom didn’t think he, or our house, would survive him being inside on lockdown for nine days. It’s that one and only time of year where I and my brother are grounded. No long walks, and we’re kept indoors while she’s at work.

We don‘t mind it so much, but Mr. Lightning Bolt would have a hard time, for certain. It’s kind of strange, not having him here. It seems awfully quiet. I hope he knows I meant it when I said he could come back here next week. After the rainy, snowy, sloppy stuff that came out the sky, it’s hard to walk anyway. My mom took us for a short walk, just down to the road and corner, and even my dirt driveway is slick! Mom took a spill, I almost did the splits, and my three-legged brother’s back post went out from under him and he landed on his hind end. I guess I’ll be content to curl up on my couch and be glad I’m warm and cozy.

I did get a ride, though, when we brought Whitey back last week. Boy, he sure likes going for rides!

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YAPpenings Blacky I like to point my head through the slider in the truck, but Whitey likes to look out the back and see what we left behind. He’s funny. When we got to the shelter, I was so glad to hear that four of my furry pals went home. Three cats, Fiona, Cinderella and Lisa, went home. Best of all was when I learned that Scruffy, the eldery gentleman poodle, found himself a full-time family. I think he wished on one of those shooting stars last week, and it came true! Vincent, the chow whose picture I had in my column last week, was reclaimed by his owners, and I think a couple more of the puppies will be going home.

I don’t have any newcomers to talk about this week, but the brains at the shelter have asked me to pass along some thoughts and ask for your help.

I think I told you last week that we got some new stairs built, and a deck around our door so people (and I) can get in the office without being squeezed for space or flipped over the siderails, but we Grace also have another goal in mind. We need sidewalks, and a handicap-accessible way for people who want to come to the shelter to be able to get in without getting mired in the sand. So, we are starting a fund to try and raise enough money to have some walks put in in the springtime. If you would like to help out, the shelter would greatly appreciate your monetary donations. If you’d like to mail a check to the shelter, you can send it to HSBC, 7347 Midtown Rd., Siren, WI 54872. Please be sure to designate that your contribution is for the sidewalk fund. You could always stop in, too!

On my regular wish list this week, I only have two requests; soft toys (like my squeaky, stuffed favorite that I won’t let Whitey play with), and dog food.

Well, puppy food, too, as long as I’m at it. If you dig shoveling snow, we could use some help with that after snowstorms as well. As fun as it is, I can only push so much snow with my head.

Sox I made a slight error last week when I told you about the momma cat and her kittens that arrived.

I thought there were only two kittens, but really there are four! Their names are Grace, Missy, Sox and Thom. They sure are tiny and cute, so this week I’m sharing a picture of a pair of them.

Being pent up this week, I don’t have any big plans, but I was supposed to have my column in early - and didn’t. So, I best say so long for this time around.

Happy Thanksgiving, everybody, and I’ll see you here next week!

HSBC is saving lives, one at a time. www.hsburnettcty.org, 715-866-4096.

Burnett Community Library The library will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 25, in observance of Thanksgiving.

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at 1 p.m., “Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters.” The warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease are often dismissed as side effects of normal aging. If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or behavioral changes, it’s time to learn the facts. Early detection gives you a chance to begin drug therapy, enroll in clinical studies and plan for the future. Attend this interactive workshop to learn the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease. We’ll separate myth from reality and address commonly held facts about Alzheimer’s in America. Hear from people who have the disease and find out how to recognize the signs in yourself and others. Hosted

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The Burnett Community Library is offering a Food for Fines amnesty program during this holiday season, November - December. Bring in some nonperishable food items during this period and we’ll waive your fines. Bring in those really overdue books hiding at home and we’ll waive those fines as well. All food collected during the amnesty will be donated to local food pantries. The library offers the program not only to support local food pantries, but also to bring back library users who may have been reluctant to use the library again due to their fines, and to encourage users to bring back long overdue books.

Library materials will be accepted no matter how long overdue. This program does not apply to items that are lost or damaged. This is a great way to clear your library record and help others in need. For more information about the program, call the library at 715866-7697.

Once again, Nexen Group, Inc. of Webster is offering a challenge grant to the Burnett County residents for the Burnett Community Library Building Fund. For every $2 contributed by the end of 2010 to the Burnett Community Library Building Fund, Nexen will match $1 up to $30,000.

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Preschool story time

Used book sale Saturday, Dec. 4, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. in conjunction with special appearance and book signing, from 10:30 a.m. to noon by Ron Handberg.

His latest mystery is “Deadly Reunion.” Handberg has generously offered to donate the profits of the books he sells at the book signing to the Friends of the Library. Autographed books make lovely Christmas gifts.

Also on sale will be the Friends new cookbook, “Nature’s Gifts: Wild Rice and Berries from the Folle Avoine.” The Friends will also be appearing at the Forts Folle Avoine on Sunday, Dec. 5, from 11 a.m.

- 4 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 11, from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., to sell baked goods and their new cookbook to help raise funds for the new library facility. See you there.

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The Burnett Community Library preschool story time is held Wednesdays from 10:30 – 11 a.m. This week, the children got an upgrade on which to sit while listening to books being read to them. The usual, cushiony, old blanket gave way to a beautiful, hand-pieced and embroidered quilt of velvet and satin and we began with “The Quilt Story” by Tony Johnston and Tomie dePaola. Through two different generations, a quilt is loved, used, mended and packed away to be rediscovered by another generation to be cradled in, kept warm and loved again.

Quilts held our attention for our second book as well, “Poppleton Has Fun,” a Cynthia Rylant book. Poppleton and his friends, including the always effervescent Miss Cherry Sue, make a quilt together, enjoying each other’s experiences and sharing the quilt in the name of friendship. Our last book was a fun, farm animal book “Book! Book! Book!,” written

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by Deborah Bruss and donated by Wisconsin Bookworms® and funded by Home and Community Education and local donations. These are books that the children are given to take home and enjoy at their leisure. We had a very special guest this week, Mr. Joe Cadott, from Wisconsin Public Radio. Cadott interviewed parents, children and the reader for an upcoming broadcast on libraries and their involvement with their communities. Join us and be a part of that library community.

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This group will not be meeting in December due to the busy holiday season.

Adult book club

The book club does not meet in December. Rita Luedtke is planning a new mystery book club for us beginning next April. For more information, contact Luedtke at 608-963-1425. Mystery Mayhem Book Club will be creeping into the library in April 2011.

Prepare to get your claws into a mystery!

New adult fiction books

“Christmas Journey” by Donna Vanliere “Christmas Odyssey” by Anne Perry “Edge” by Jeffrey Deaver “Great House” by Nicole Krauss “Indulgence in Death” by J.D. Robb “Moonlight Mile” by Dennis Lehane “Unlocked” by Karen Kingsbury “Happy Ever After” by Nora Roberts “Crescent Dawn” by Clive Cussler “Cross Fire” by James Patterson “Distant Hours” by Kate Morton “Hell’s Corner” by David Baldacci “Lost Hero” by Rick Riordan (Young Adult)

New adult nonfiction books

“At Home - A Short History of Private Life” by Bill Bryson

“Cesar’s Rules: Your Way to Train a Well-Behaved Dog” by Cesar Millan “Killing of Crazy Horse” by Thomas Powers “Mission Furniture You Can Build” by John D. Wagner

New DVDs

“Toy Story 3” “Agora” The Secret of Kells” Sex and the City 2”

New children’s books

“Fletcher & the Snowflake Christmas” by Julia Rawlinson “Knuffle Bunny Free” by Mo Willems “The Five Chinese Brothers” by Claire Huchet Bishop “Old Bear and His Cub” by Olivier Dunrea “Super Snow Day” by Michael Garland “Veterans Day” by Arlene Worsley “Veterans Day” by Robert Walker “Granddad Bud: A Veterans Day Story” by Sharon Ferry “Veterans Day” by Jacqueline S. Cotton “The Elves First Christmas” by Atsuko Morozumi “The Voyage on the Great Titanic” by Ellen Emerson White “Snowmen All Year” by Caralyn Buchner “Bedtime Bunnies” by Wendy Watson

New audio book

“The Valcourt Heiress” by Catherine Coulter

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Experience a living nativity FREDERIC – A living nativity is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 10, and Saturday, Dec. 11, 6:30 p.m. at Crosswalk Community Church (formerly Frederic Evangelical Free Church) at 505 Old CTH W, Frederic.

Park your vehicle in the church parking lot and step back in time to that first Christmas. Meet Mary and Joseph as they seek shelter in crowded Bethlehem.

Sing carols of celebration with the shepherds as they seek the baby heralded by angel choirs. Light the way for the wise men as they offer their gifts to the Son of God. Touch the animals that share their stable with the newborn king.

Enjoy hot cider and coffee as you are warmed by the moments that are the very heart of Christmas. – submitted

Mary, Stephanie Tido, and Joseph, Brent Crandell, watched over baby Jesus during the 2009 living nativity at the Crosswalk Community Church (formerly Frederic These are just a few of the items that were for sale during the Evangelical Free Church). – File photo fall craft and bake sale held by the Siren United Methodist Women Saturday, Nov. 6. The event was a huge success again this year. – Photo submitted

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Volunteer Partners buy rescue defibrillators for sports med program ST. CROIX FALLS – St. Croix Regional Medical Center’s Volunteer Partners, represented by volunteers Alice Darrall, Audrey Johnson and Jackie Hillman, gift shop manager, recently presented Frank Johnson, PT, the medical center’s director of physical rehabilitation, with a check for $3,902.97 for the purchase of three AEDs (rescue defibrillators), which will be used by the new St. Croix Regional sports medicine program’s staff.

According to Johnson, the AEDs will be valuable on the field and in other locations where St. Croix Regional sports medicine athletic trainers assist with sports practices and events. “To have such lifesaving equipment available at a moment’s notice in an emergency is critical for the safety of the athletes,” said Johnson. “We hope we never have to use it, but we want it near if needed. We are very

grateful to have these funds to secure these lifesaving kits.”

The funds donated for the purchase were the result of sales generated in the medical center gift shop. Volunteer Partners were very excited to be able to make this gift to benefit the young athletes in the region. - submitted

Pictured in the photo are (L to R): Volunteers Alice Darrall and Audrey Johnson, Frank Johnson, PT, physical rehabilitation director and Jackie Hillman, gift shop manager. – Photo submitted

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Give me a break!

Marge has early Alzheimer’s disease. Her significant other and caregiver, Jack, sometimes needs a break from his continuous responsibilities.

Beverly is a volunteer with Interfaith Caregivers. She comes by on Fridays to offer some respite for him. Jack takes this opportunity to go to the store or attend to some paid work. Marge and Beverly find plenty to do together. Early in their relationship, they bonded over cooking a boiled dinner. Now, Beverly takes her dinner home to her own family. Marge smiles recalling the first time she made boiled dinner for Jack.

Who are family caregivers? Many caregivers don’t necessarily identify themselves as such. It may start by running errands for a loved one or family member. Next they help with some cleaning or laundry. They give rides to the clinic then start administering medications and assisting with other daily needs. Some caregivers, like Jack in the story above, provide 24-hour care in their loved-one’s home.

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Wisconsin family caregivers provide almost $4 billion in caregiving services annually. Wisconsin ranks 18th in the nation for dollar value their caregivers contribute.

Nationwide, approximately 87 percent of those who need long-term care receive that care from unpaid caregivers. In 2009, 43.5 million individuals provided care to an adult age 50 and older. Family caregivers for these adults are predominantly female, 50 years of age and spend an average of 19 hours a week providing care for an average of four years.

In Polk County, the 2000 census showed that 92 percent of Polk County residents age 65 and up still live in the community. These older adults prefer to live independently. The choice to live

Run for your lives – the elves are coming!

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woods existence was safe, word has reached area gnomes that the rumors are true—Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park will be bringing in the elves again to assist with their Christmas at the Forts event, slated this year for Dec. 3, 4, 5 and 11.

Not that some elves don’t have their good side—they love dancing, playing stringed instruments, and live a rather carefree existence. Except, you see, there are some who have sold their merry selves to the drudgery of working for Santa—you know, that crowd. And, while not mean-spirited, their teasing can be dangerous to humans. There are many tales of them causing humans to become disoriented in marshland, for instance, but ... my wife reminds me I’m supposed to be writing about the Christmas at the Forts weekend, so back to that news, OK? Anyway, elves or not—yes, the Fort’s annual Christmas doings are set to include a variety of enjoyable pastimes

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designed to get anyone’s merrymaking off to a great start. There is no admission to the event itself, but certain activities will require tickets that can be purchased at the site’s visitors center, which will once again be decorated in fine style for the holidays.

Part of that décor will include specially trimmed trees done up by local Lions Clubs, focusing on this year’s theme of Let it Snow. The visitor center’s Christmas ambiance will be enhance by periodic music performed by area musicians, while one’s appetite can be quenched with hearty wild rice soup or chili, along with a variety of cookies,

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Something for everyone, it appears (except gnomes). Free admission to the grounds, with certain activities requiring tickets. A variety of things to do, sights to take in, food and drink. Christmas at the Fort will be held Friday Dec. 3, 4-7 p.m.; hours switch to 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Saturday, the 4th, and from 11-4 on Sunday the 5th. The event will also run on Saturday, Dec. 11. Just remember, though, that you can trust gnomes; not so sure about elves, however.

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The site’s regular gift shop will also have a full panoply of selections, including birch bark crafts, old-timey “north woods” dolls, pottery, maple sugar, and hundreds of other unique items, most of them with a historic theme or association.

Outside frolics will focus on horsedrawn sleighs (or wagon rides if little or no snow cover) which will transport visitors on rides across the woodsy landscape. Meanwhile, fur trade character Angelika will entertain young and old alike with her tales, told fireside within a teepee set up on the grounds.

While out and about, visitors can also visit the site’s smithy and watch as a blacksmith creates the ironmongery common to times past.

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Family caregivers make a big difference in our communities. They help older family members live independently and they contribute significant cost savings to federal and state budgets. About a third of all Medicaid spending for 2009 went to long-term care expenditures. On average, Medicaid spending for home and community-based services for each older person and adult with a physical disability is $9,459, compared to $26,096 for each person receiving services in a nursing facility.

How can you help? Volunteer to help a family caregiver with respite care through organizations like Interfaith Caregivers. Just a few hours once a week can make a huge difference in a caregiver’s life. Or, contact the Polk County Aging office about their Caregiver’s Support meetings. Offer companionship to a family caregiver or help

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Webster wins annual Tri-County Soil Judging contest

WASHBURN COUNTY – The TriCounty Soil Judging Contest was won this year by a team of four students from Webster High School: Matt Elmgren, Ben Leef, Alyce DeBlase and Bryana Andren.

This annual event, held this year on Oct. 12, rotates between Burnett, Polk and Washburn counties. This year’s contest, in its 36th year, was hosted by Washburn County and was held at the Spooner Ag Research Farm on Hwy. 70 in Spooner.

This was an ideal location since the pits to be evaluated were able to be located near the event site thus saving time and travel.

The event was attended by 103 students representing six schools. The students compete as teams and as individuals.

Each school was allowed up to two teams of four contestants each. The participants examined the soil and surrounding land.

They then defined texture, structure, drainage and production capabilities and land uses of several different soils. All schools did well, and since the weather was beautiful, everyone enjoyed the outof-doors event.

After judging the pits, the students headed back to the research center for lunch and the awards presentation.

Team winners were First-place: Webster

The top 10 finishers in the Tri-County Soil Judging Contest held Oct. 12 at Spooner. – Photos submitted No. 1, 745 points. Bryana Andren, Alyce DeBlase, Ben Leef and Matt Elmgrem. Second place: Unity No. 1, 744 points. Jason Vlasnik, Reid Binfet, Kaina Zygowicz and Mitchell Johnston. Third place: Clear Lake No. 1, 743 points. Hunter Eckwall, Tanae Vangsness, Caleb DeBoer and Brandon Nelson.

Individual winners were: First place: Greg McIntyre, Webster, 279 points. Second place: Paige Klassa, Shell Lake, 269 points. Third place: Matt Elmgren, Web-

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ster, 267 points, and Kaina Zygowicz, Unity, 267 points (tied). Fifth place: Brandon Nelson, Clear Lake, 264 points; Tom Sloan, Clear Lake, 264 points, and Jackie Brown, Shell Lake, 264 points. Eighth place: Andy Colbeth, Clear Lake, 261 points. Ninth place: Mitchell Johnson, Unity, 260 points. Tenth place: Patrick Zehm, Spooner, 258 points. Eleventh

place: Rachel Shipley, Spooner, 256 points.

This year’s event was extremely competitive with only two points separating the top three teams, and only 23 points separating the top 11 competitors.

Congratulations to all the students who participated in a job well done. Next year the contest will be in Burnett County. submitted

The first-place team with a score of 745 was Webster Team No. 1: (L to R): Bryana Andren, Alyce DeBlase, Ben Leef and Matt Elmgren.

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• Dining at Five Every 2nd Thursday, 5 p.m.

• Cards & Pool, 7-9 p.m.

• Ruby’s, Siren, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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• Frederic, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 715-327-4425 • SCF, 9 a.m.-Noon

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• Ruby’s, Siren, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

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"The Wicked Witch Project"

Luck LUCK – "The Wicked Witch Project" was presented on two nights by the Luck drama club, Nov. 12 and 13. The play was penned and directed by Luck drama teacher Judy Wicklund and outlines the results of spells gone awry in a small town, where witches are part of the community. In spite of some of the first true "winter weather" of the year, the play drew large crowds for both nights. - Greg Marsten

Photos by Greg Marsten

The townspeople express their anger at Dorelda's "flying issues."

Formelda (Whitney Petersen) takes refuge - "hides" - under a park bench after hearing "formaldehyde.

Shawna and Elsie (Lena Uke-Foster and Camille Marsten) discuss witch-related problems with their cable TV. Dorelda reveals that her lifetime of concussions has caused her pointed head, leading to her need for a pointed hat.

"The Ditzy Girls" make a splash when first rolling on stage. (L to R): Hannah Karl, Megan Bartylla, Michellle Tomlinson and Mike Jenssen.

Lorraine (Haley Dikkers) drinks the love potion and falls in love with her own reflection.

Dorelda (Maia Lehmann) gets caught in a government agent's net.

Townspeople and government agents come to an agreement on the witches place in Fairfield.

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Twice as nice drawing offers donations to local charities EAU CLAIRE – St. Croix Valley residents were encouraged to enter a drawing to win $500 from Aug. 9 to Sept. 30. One unique winner was drawn at random in each St. Croix Valley office of Royal Credit Union to receive the prize. In return, the recipient of the cash prize was asked to select a local charity to also receive $500 from RCU. It was Twice as Nice!

Cash recipients and their chosen charity are as follows: Amery office - Mike DeBoer chose the Lions Club in Clear Lake. Balsam Lake office - Glenn Schimke chose Kinship of Polk County. Centuria office - Judy Jepsen chose W.I.N.G.S. Milltown office - Tom Ryan chose the Salvation Army/Serenity Home. New Richmond office - Robert Shaleen chose The Centre and St. Croix Industries ($250 each). Osceola office - Paula Brown chose Christian Community Homes. River Falls office - Laura Lenneman chose Our Neighbors Place/Backpack Program. St. Croix Falls’ office - Timothy Sandmann chose Community Referral Agency. Somerset office - Kathryn Belisle chose Lions Club of Somerset. Star Prairie office - Duane Gaudette chose Arnell Memorial Humane Society in memory of Theresa Gaudette. RCU, Royal Credit Union (rcu.org), is a federally insured credit union serving over 140,000 members with 25 full-service offices throughout northwest Wisconsin and the Twin Cities area. - with submitted information

Girl Scout Troop earns Bronze Award

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BALSAM LAKE – The fourth- and sixth-grade Girl Scouts of Unity Troop 52691 are proud to announce that they have earned the Bronze Award. The Girl Scout Bronze Award, the highest honor a Junior Girl Scout can earn, requires her to learn the leadership and planning skills necessary to follow through on a project that makes a positive impact on her community. Working toward this award demonstrates her commitment to helping others, improving her community and the world, and becoming the best she can be.

The recipient agency was the Salvation Army Serenity House. The girls started their project by touring the facility and talking with residents and staff to understand their needs. Then, the girls participated in the Shantytown event where they all made cardboard shantys and spent overnight sleeping in them and learning about homelessness. They raised

Five generations

money for their project through their annual Girl Scout cookie sale and their work at the Corn on the Curb event during the Labor Day weekend in Balsam Lake. The troop is also thankful to the Modern Woodmen of America for providing a grant that matched the funds the troop earned for the project.

The troop purchased health-care products for the facility and made a full meal for the residents and staff, which they delivered on Thursday, Nov. 11. The troop and residents enjoyed the meal together, talking and getting to know each other.

The evening ended with the manager, Shirley Schoenberger, pinning the girls with their Bronze Award pins on their sashes. It was a proud moment for all of the girls as the Serenity residents and staff shared in their accomplishment. - submitted

Five generations are pictured, back row (L to R): Ken R. Chinander of Milltown, Linda Tretsven-Chinander of Barron, Lisa Chinander-Koch of Cambridge, Minn., and 8-month-old Mariah Koch of Cambridge. Seated is Vierlyn (Toots) Harder and Tretsven Anderson, 92, of Barron. – Photo submitted

National Diabetes Alert Day WEBSTER – The Webster Lioness will again have new information to hand out along with the diabetes risk test brochure on Monday, Nov. 29. There is a simple test with seven questions. Pick up this brochure to take home along with other informational reading booklets, etc.

The Lioness group at Webster is in its third year of informing the Burnett County community. Stop at the Yellow River Pharmacy and Wayne’s Foods Plus in Webster between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to receive the handouts. – submitted

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The Girl Scouts dined with the residents of the Salvation Army Serenity House, Nov. 11, and are seen here enjoying the strawberry shortcake they served for dessert. – Photo submitted

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50th day of school celebrated

The kindergartners and their teachers at Dresser Elementary School recently celebrated the 50th day of school with a 1950s-theme shindig. – Photos submitted

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Complete with poodle skirts, gelled-back hair and rolled-up jeans, the children enjoyed hula hoop, the twist and a bit of jitterbug. The festivities concluded with some old-fashioned root beer floats. They all seemed to enjoy this glimpse into ancient history.

Scouting for Food Over 20 Girl Scouts from Luck participated in their first-annual Scouting for Food event on Saturday, Nov. 20.

The girls collected 437 pounds of food in a two-hour period. Pat at the food shelf told the Scouts it would feed 125 families in Luck and this made the girls pretty proud!

Gratitude is extended to the community members that helped make this a success and to the Girl Scouts and volunteers for making a difference in their community. – Photo submitted

Big puppet will walk in Taylors Falls Lighting Festival Parade TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. – At 6 p.m., Friday, Nov. 26, at the Grand Lighting of the Village and Santa Parade, you will see Arnold the fuzzy puppet who stands 8 feet tall. He is a generous gift to the Lighting Festival from Karen Nelson, daughter of Clarence and Geri Nelson, who created him in her spare time. Karen is a gifted puppeteer who works for the Vee Corporation, the maker of puppets for Sesame Street Live. Arnold will be joined by walking Christmas trees and gift boxes.

Lions build ramp in snow

Stay to see the live little animals at Santaland. Boxes to hold nonperishable food items will be at Santaland and at the Memorial Community Center.

Opening day of the three-day Lighting Festival is filled with events especially for everyone in the family. Festival schedules with a map showing the location of each event are available from downtown Taylors Falls businesses, at www.fallschamber.org and find them on Facebook. – submitted

Members of the Siren Lions Club were on hand at the home of John Klaas, Danbury, to build a handicap ramp, despite the heavy, wet snow that fell all day Saturday, Nov. 13. The ramp built for Klaas is only one of many ramps put up by members of this club as part of their service to the community. - Photos submitted

Arnold the fuzzy puppet will tower over people at the Taylors Falls Lighting Festival’s official opening event on Friday, Nov. 26 at 6 p.m. He’s shown here with his 5’4” creator, Karen Nelson. Dress warmly, come early to find your viewing spot and stay late to take in all the fun. – Photo submitted

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Enhance the value of your donations to food pantries, community programs SIREN – Community groups and social organizations often host food drives to fill local food pantry shelves in the fall. By keeping a few simple tips in mind, you can enhance the value of the food donations you make.

“It’s important to remember that donated food is most helpful if it is both safe and high quality,” says Marilyn Kooiker, Burnett County UW-Extension Family Living Agent.

Make sure to check the dates on packages of foods that you donate, says Kooiker. Many packaged items are marked with dates that indicate freshness. Some examples include: • Quality or pack dates, often designated on packages by the words “Better if used by...” and a date. Look for these dates on packaged mixes, cold cereals, peanut butter, and increasingly, on canned items like fruits and vegetables. These dates mean that after the quality date, the food will begin to lose its flavor and may even develop an off flavor. Quality dates are an estimate of how long foods will remain at their peak quality. Donate only foods that are well within the quality dates marked on the package.

• Expiration dates, such as “Expires 2/15/08” or “Do not use after 7/9/07.” Look for these dates on infant formula, vitamins, yeast, baking powder and cake mixes.

Do not donate foods that are past their expiration date.

• Pull dates. Example: “Sell by May 16.” Look for these dates on perishable, refrigerated foods such as milk, yogurt, cottage cheese, cream, eggs, lunch meat and packaged salad mixes. Perishable foods, with the exception of garden produce, are usually not included in a food drive.

If they are, choose foods that are well within the pull date for best quality.

Besides looking for a date, be sure to check the integrity of the package. To ensure that the food has not been contaminated, donate only foods from unopened packages.

Avoid foods with packaging that shows signs of leakage or damage. Kooiker urges consumers not to donate canned items that have broken seams or large dents.

Can you donate home-canned foods, fresh eggs or produce? Food pantries often welcome donations of fresh garden produce. Home-canned foods or meat or eggs that have not been handled by licensed food processors should, however, not be donated.

“If you have a question about a proposed donation, contact the food pantry. Staff there will be happy to discuss whether they can accept or store the donation that you have in mind,” suggests Kooiker.

According to Kooiker, some families are relying more often on food pantry items to feed themselves. “Your donation of nutritious food will help these families through what is for them a very difficult time,” says Kooiker.

She suggests avoiding sugary cereals, salty noodle mixes, and fruit-flavored beverages that might be easy to donate, but difficult for families to include in nutritious meals. Instead, Kooiker urges consumers to donate foods that have a stable shelf life, are full of nutrients, and are easy to prepare. Good examples of foods to consider donating are: • Whole grain, low-sugar cereals such as plain instant oatmeal, whole grain O’s, and bran flakes.

• Whole grain or enriched pasta and instant rice – either brown or enriched. Boxed noodle and rice dishes can be an easy starting point for a one-dish meal.

• Whole grain crackers (especially reduced-sodium) and popcorn.

• Canned vegetables, especially those without added salt.

• Fruits canned in juice, unsweetened applesauce, 100percent fruit juice and dried fruit such as raisins or craisins.

• Spaghetti sauce, salsa and canned beans, including baked beans.

• Canned meats. Food pantries tend to receive a lot of canned salmon or tuna, so consider other meats such as canned chicken, ham or beef. Do not donate meat canned at home.

• Peanuts and peanut butter.

• Reduced-sodium broth and soups.

• Low-fat salad dressings or spreads, and condiments such as catsup or mustard.

• Baby food and infant formula would be welcome donations. Just be sure to donate these products well within the date marked on the package. Infant formula cannot be distributed past the expiration date.

The local food pantry in your community may also have special needs that you can help meet. According to

Dictionaries and thesauruses presented to third-graders

Ione White, St. Croix Falls, presented each of the third-graders of St. Croix Falls Elementary School with a dictionary and a thesaurus on Tuesday, Nov. 9. Each student will now have their own means to look up words for spelling and meaning which will make their writing better. – Photo submitted

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Kooiker, don’t forget that food pantries always welcome cash donations. Cash donations help food pantry volunteers offer the widest possible array of products to the individuals that they serve.

Kooiker encourages everyone in Burnett County to consider food pantries as part of year-round giving. “It’s important to help those in need during the holidays, and every day throughout the year,” notes Kooiker.

Burnett County also has the Burnett County Hunger Task Force which serves all food pantries in the county.

Monetary donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 535, Siren, WI 54872. Your donation can be designated to a particular food pantry or will be used to serve those who use any of the food pantries in the county. Thank you for keeping the food pantries in mind during the holiday season. - submitted

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EDUCATION VIBRATIONS

Seventh grade Emily Amundson, Kinzie Matz, Ann Chenal, Sarah Wells, Julia Buck, Kendra Erickson, Christopher Kuechenmeister, Taylor Alseth, Andrea Drummer, Nicole Nelson, Kyle Knauber, Olivia Tuynman, Brittany Sanford, Samantha Penberthy, Lenin Guzman, Marissa Jensen and Mitchell Paquette.

Eighth grade Abeni Lundeen Brooks, Zane Matz, Eric Chenal, David Lindberg, Kathryn Rokenbrodt, Bradley Erickson, Mark Olson, Peter Chenal, Zachary Williamson, Anna Hochstetler, Mya Rivera, Brooke Claeys, Olivia Schauls, Isabelle Burton, Tiffany Goodwin, Jamie Siebenthal, Hayden Swanson, Makayla Arthurs, Kendra Mosay, Greg Peterson and Irric Erickson.

A honor roll Seventh grade Keenan Cook, Caitlynn Daniels, Aubriannah Larson, Aaron Ruud, Hannah Skold, Elizabeth Stanford, Emily Stiemann, Alexandra Webster and Amber Zak. Eighth grade Haylee Doriott, Emily Howe, Harriet Koball and Mercedes Moody.

Frederic Honor Roll

Freshmen Abigail Pickard, Rachel Thomas, Claire Coddington, Benjamin Kurkowski, McKenna Den Hoed, Tylyn O’Brien, Lexi Domagala, Abigail Brightbill, Rachael Poirier, Timothy Lund, Zachary Kuechenmeister, Jalicia Larson, Jack Tricker-King, Katie White, Alyssa Backlin, Destiney Wetzel-Petersen, Carly Jo Gustafson, Brandi Bahr, Jaryd Braden, Kaelynn Garrett, Haley Coulter, Elise Coddington, Sawyer Tietz and Jordan Clausen.

Sophomores Charles Lindberg, McKenna Rognrud, Emily Wells, Kendra Sheldon, Natalie Phernetton, Julia Owens, Ian Lexen, Kendra Mossey, Vincent Nelson, Larissa Houtari, Nathaniel Ahlness, Kourtini Douglas, Christa White, Matthew Elrod, Paige Burton, Adam

Chenal, Kaitlin Warner, Michael Runnels, Daniel Larson and Natasha Bailey.

boda, Christopher Maslowski and Michael Tesch.

Juniors Leah Engbretson, Christopher Hopp, Seneca Lundeen Brooks, Kali Otte, Corissa Schmidt, Erik Stoner, April Halverson, Lauren Domagala, Breanna Jensen, Allison Martin, Shabana Mishler, Sara Underwood, Kristina Marcyan, Autumn Schmidt, Danielle Swanson, Bryce Williamson, Megan Amundson, Jayce Den Hoed, Emily Byerly, Nicholas Rognrud, Jordyn Siebenthal, Michelle Jensen, Bradley Knauber, Maria Miller, Raymond Kurkowski, Ashley Wendelboe, Brittani Hughes, Waylon Buck, Nicole Coulter, Tabitha Java, Alexandra Lundblade, Alexander Miller, Dayton Rivera, Andrew Claeys, Kye Kitzman, Adina Stackhouse, Nicole La-

Seniors Daniel Halverson, Tanesha Carlson, Josiah Lund, Samantha Nelson, Sarah Knauber, Isabel Lexen, Ashley Bergeron, Vanessa Nuemann, Allison Anderson, Jade Johnson, Joseph Draxler, Anthony Peterson, Krysta Laqua, Amanda Blok, Calla Karl, Sage Karl, Trae Gehl, Ryan Phernetton, John Chelmo, Lea Schweinoch, Kayla Nelson, Benjamin Ackerley, Jesse Chouinard, Sandra Kasper, Jimmy Richter, Mary-Frances Knuf, Yasemin Ulusahin, Aane Nakahima, Ben Saengthaweep, Zachary Tietz, Alixandra Peterson, Jesse Sanchez and Cory Nelson.

Siren Honor Roll

Juniors Niklas Andersson, Jessica Lysdahl and Isaac Wegner.

Seniors Nathaniel Larson, Cody Maslow, Tadd Oachs, Elizabeth Otto, Stephanie Taylor and Jeremy Wikstrom.

Freshmen MacKenzie Brown, Austin Bruss, John D’Jock, Lucas Stiemann and Whitney Yambrick.

B honor roll Seventh grade Kodie Anderson, Madeline Doty, Wyatt Honeysett, Madisyn Jones, Laurel Kannenberg, Desarae Otto, Keisha Roy and Josiah Wegner.

Sophomores Raven Emery, Mackenzie Erickson, Matthew Larson, Joshua Lemieux and Jacob Swenson.

Eighth grade Casey Brown, John Dalsveen, Zoe Emery, Shyanne Ford, Bryce Highstrom, Daine Jewell, Breylin Johnson, Michael Kosloski,

Nathan Martin, Tyler Molamphy, Kristy Nyman, Alexis Piepho, Jacob Reh, Sydni Schultz, Ashley Teron, Sophie Vasatka and Stefani Wambolt.

Freshmen Vincent Barr, Corey Bauer, Jared Emery, Courtney Fischer, Carly Good, Ethan Java, Montana Keoke, Amber Moore, Devan Pavlicek, Michelle Potempa, Mackenzie Smith, Jessica Strabel and Vladimir Zirngibl.

Sophomores Elizabeth Brown, Brittany Coulter, Kelli Pluff, Samuel Vasatka, Mathew Wampfler and Hunter Wikstrom.

Hall, Tricia Kopecky, Qi Xin Annie Li, Christina Luna, Ian Martin, Abigail Mitchell, Adam Neurer, Evan Oachs, Felicia Paulzine, Zachary Powers, Taylor Renberg, Murdock Smith, Jacob Stener, Alan Strabel and Lezhi Tang.

Seniors Ashley Guevara, Rhiannon Honeysett, Brittani Hopkins, Danielle Keller, Bradley Maslow, Jessica Morris, Kelsi Pluff, Coty Reh, Makayla Reynolds, Cody Spafford, Jacob Stiemann, Seth Stoner, Joshua Tills and David Tomberlin.

Juniors Heather Bearheart, Luke Bollant, Andrew Brown, Rachel Gloodt, Taylor Hagen, Amber

Siren Elementary Perfect Attendance

Prekindergarten Paige Balluff, Lucas D’Jock, Jordyn Hagert, Derrick Helene, Austin Knoepke, Kendall Lillehaug, Ethan Ruud, Jaclyn Stuart, Olivia Taylor and Ashley Wolf.

Kindergarten Nathan Aubert, Sara Britnell, Mackenzie Hicks, Sundance Johnson Jr., Lindsay Liljenberg, James Peacock, Anna Schultz, Derek Thiex, Morgan Tollander and Nicholas Webster.

First grade Rylee Nelson, Taedon Nichols and Macy Tollander.

Second grade Hailie Balluff, Nathan Curry, Casey Goranson, Abigail Hayman, Brady Kosloski, Hannah Lemieux, McCoy Maslow, Jalynn Nelson and Brandon Rowell.

Third grade Mollie Anderson, Elizabeth Carroll, Russell Cook Jr., Justine Phernetton, Grace Schultz and Destini Swanson.

Fourth grade Mackenzie Baker, Derek Highstrom, Lukas Hunter, Alayna Johnson, Brennan Koball, Cassandra Maslow, Devin Rand, Daniel Rognrud, Tyler Swanson and Silas Vasatka.

Fifth grade Amanda Close, Nicole Dalsveen, Dolan Highstrom, Noah Koball, Benjamin Kopecky, Benjamin Lemieux, Dillion Merrill, Sarah Shaffer, Amy Stanford and Austin Tinman.

Sixth grade Kayla Eideh, Hector Garcia and Heather Struck.

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LUNCH Chicken fajita on a bun, Tostitos, shredded lettuce, corn, apples, oranges. Alt.: Chicken patty.

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LUNCH Hamburger rice hot dish, bread, lettuce salad, peas, peaches. Alt.: Orange-glazed chicken.

BREAKFAST Menu not cereal available.

Assorted and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Mini corn dogs, wedges, green LUNCH beans, veggies, rice, pears.

Alt.: carrots, Cook’s Pizza dippers, corn, choice. celery, pineapple tidbits, banana.

Alt.: Cook’s choice.

ST. CROIX FALLS

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Chicken patty/bun, potato wedges, steamed peas, spicy apples. Alt.: Cheeseburger, chicken noodle soup.

BREAKFAST French toast sticks.

LUNCH Mini corn dogs, tater tots, baked beans, mandarin oranges. Alt.: Pizza dippers with marinara sauce.

BREAKFAST Waffles and sausage.

LUNCH Spaghetti with meat sauce, lettuce salad, garlic toast, broccoli, pears.

Alt.: Chicken Alfredo over noodles.

BREAKFAST Pretzel and cheese.

LUNCH Hot turkey sandwich, mashed potatoes, green beans, sliced peaches.

Alt.: Vegetable wraps, cottage cheese.

BREAKFAST Cinnamon roll and yogurt cup.

LUNCH Pepperoni pizza, lettuce salad, steamed corn, applesauce. Alt.: Ham & cheese sandwich, Wisconsin cheese soup.

UNITY

BREAKFAST Lumberjacks.

LUNCH Hamburger and fries.

BREAKFAST Egg/sausage combo.

LUNCH Chicken patty, broccoli/cauliflower/ cheese.

BREAKFAST French toast.

LUNCH Spaghetti, bread sticks and green beans.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pocket.

LUNCH Salisbury steak sandwich potato wedges.

WEBSTER

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, au gratin potatoes, Monaco blend veggies, pears.

LUNCH Pizza, garden salad, Shape-Up.

LUNCH Cook’s choice OR grilled cheese, tomato soup, salad, applesauce.

LUNCH Pizza patty, bun, french fries, California blend veggies, pears.

Each building will have their own breakfast menu.

pineapple,

LUNCH Pizza, raw veggies, dip OR beef taco salad.

Waffles. and

BREAKFAST

LUNCH Pizza, tuna salad and corn.

LUNCH Bacon cheeseburger, bun, fresh veggies, fresh fruit.

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EDUCATION VIBRATIONS A honor roll Fifth grade Taylor Howe, Alexis Symond, Simeon Wilson, Skyler Winkler, Rachel Sperry, Mikayla Walker, Troy Woodman, Brianna Bray, Caleb Pardun, Sydney Raschke, Emily Stewart, Riley Richison and Brett Johnson.

Sixth grade Sunny Cone, David Greiff, Sadie Koelz, Synclare Stubbe, Andrew Ruiz, Savanah Varner, Jameson Matrious, Emma Rachner, Carolina Calixto Rosas, Tailor Larson, Israel Kirkpatrick, Sophie Phernetton, Victoria Tyndall, Logan Grey, Jenna Curtis, Emily Sabatka, Allison Mulroy, Courtney Lunsman, Paige Bird and Destiny Inkman.

Seventh grade Cassidy Formanek, Nicole Hursh, Daniel Okes, Grant Preston, Samantha Culver, Annika Hendrickson, Alec Ralph, Lydia Wilson, Tate Fohrenkamm, Nicole Moretter, Taylor Espeseth, Jonathan Rein, Maggie O’Malley, Kyle Matrious, Connor Raschke, Emma Olsen, Elizabeth Frymiller, Kaela Lundeen and Paul Sargent.

Webster Honor Roll

Eighth grade William Cooper, Mallory Daniels, Nathanael Gatten, Zachary Koelz, Marissa Elmblad, Ellora Schaaf, Ciarra Lechman, Madison Main, Raelyn Tretsven, Alexandria Spears, Ashley Davis, Sean Martinez, Carrie Rosenthal, Christina Weis, Dade McCarthy, Alec Gustafson, Andrew Schrooten, Kendel Mitchell, Diana Jennings, Steven McCain and Nicholas Robinson.

Freshmen Kristine Watral, Megan Hophan, Mikayla Hatfield, Amysue Greiff and Jack Ralph.

Sophomores Amber Davis, Darren Deal, Kaleiah Schiller, Brianna Phernetton, Jacob Hunter, Molly Brown, Chelsey McIntyre, Matthew Smith, Danielle Formanek, Gabriella Schiller, Alyxandria Hatfield and Nikkita Emberson.

Juniors Mary Arnold, Olivia Kopecky, Chelsea Larson, Matthew Hophan, Brittany Maxwell, Audrey Mulliner, MacKenzie Koelz, Melissa Gustavson, Miranda Burger, Kaylyn Payson, Alyce Deblase and Shauna Rein.

Blesi, Michael Carpenter, Benjamin Clausen, Chad Cochran, Nicholas DeConcini, Christopher Eisen, Samantha French, Alexander Frey, Alicia Gravesen, Robert Heilig, Ahna Hoefler, Zachary Horn, Brandon Hutton, Queen Jacobs, Emily Johnson, Erin Kessler, Kyle Kinzer, Terrence Klemish, Lauren Koschmeder, Carlee Libbenga, Brenna Loen, Allyson Mahler, Nichole McPherson, Alex Mikl, Kendra Nelson, Samuel Nichols, Dylan Norgard, Alissa Norlander, Ryan Nussbaum, Caitlyn Olson, Sarah Petznick, Jake Rademacher, Cassandra Rasmussen, Joseph Reddy, Lauren Richter, Matthew Rude, Erik Segelstrom, Nicholis Siltberg, Grant Simpson, Erik Swenson, Chisato Toda, Jenna Van Soelen and Brittany Whittier.

Juniors Taylor Ader, Ethan Anderson, Haley Anderson, Nathan Barry, Jessica Berganini, Sam

Sophomores Paige Appel, Phillip Bayle, Joshua Bibeau, Noah Casterton, Michael Chernyaev, David

Sixth grade Courtney Allison, Kiera Bever, Timothy Cash, Evan Countryman, Nathan Cousins, Austin Donahue, Samantha Ferguson, Katy Hamilton, Logan Jensen, RaeAnna Johnston, Anna Larsen, Riley Peltz-Whipple, Zachary Rau, Patric Tillery, Courtney Valleskey and Sydney Volgren.

Seventh grade Danielle Ahlm, Velincya Andrade, Roen Aronson, Logan Bader, Leann Claude, Gabrielle Foeller, Cole Garvey, Joshua Gorne, Allison Gross, Nathan Heimstead, Derek Johnson, Shelby Krueger-Murphy, Markus Linski, Shanna Lowe, Ryhley Mattison, Morocca Mishler, Karlie Moening, Emma Moore, Brett Nelson, Erik Peterson, Matthew Peterson, Marcus Qualle, Markell Ramich, Whitney Rock, Phillip Sorensen, Raelin Sorensen, Wyatt Stenberg, Freyja Van Der Paardt, Elijah Vos Benkowski and Hannah Wagner.

Eighth grade Mikayla Allison, Tevin Anderson, William Anderson, Sabrina Bratland, Briana Colbert, Emily Ferguson, Hunter Fjorden, Joshua Grams, Rebecca Houde, Beth Johnson, Tatum Kline, Kali Langer, Jordan Lowe, Paige

B honor roll Fifth grade Callie Nyren, Jazmine Mangelsen, Austin Spafford, Joseph Formanek, Hailey Hunter, Mason Schaaf, Summer Varner, Molly Turchi, Dustin Kern, Emily Flatten, Trent Gustafson, Melodi Liljenberg, Ian Magnuson, Andrew Moritz, Cody Peterson, Jordan Mitchell and Molly Robinson.

Seniors Emily Roppe, Nicholas Smith, Kayla Duclon, Jayme Mitchell, Paige Lamson, Rachel Salas and Mary Johnson.

Cole, Autumn Erickson, Dustin Findlay, Kevin Fisk, Gabriel Francis, Sydney Geisness, Kayla Golden, Jesse Gray, Amyrose Herrick, Allie Holmdahl, Nicholas Holmes, Jessica Houliston, Emily Hudson, Hayley Jaremczuk, Kenneth Johnecheck, Jordan Johnson, Samantha Jorgensen, Laina Kaskinen, Nathan Krenz, Brittani Krych, Brandon Loiselle, Dylan Lynch, Jacqueline Manoppo, Stephanie Melin, Madisen Neuman, Samantha O’Brien, Taylor Orton, Hayden Peterson, Samantha Phinn, Jesse Rich, Natalie Sempf, Jacob Sommer, Anthony Stelton, Madelaine Sullivan, Shane Swanson, Briana Wenell and Taylor Woller.

Freshmen Jaclyn Adam, Erica Bergmann, Jacob Bertram, Kierstyn Campbell, Hayley Cermin, Tristan Chamberlin, McKenzie Christenson, Trevor Cross, Andrew Erickson, Kamille Flan-

Rush Hickethier, YaeJin Joen, April Johnson, Taavi Kasemagi, Brandi Larson, Erin Mabry, Hannah McMeekin, Dale Michaelson, Brandon Mooney, Mickey Muller, Lucas Nelson, Alisha Nutter, Haley St. Amand and Lindsey Voss.

Freshmen Therese Anderson, Alexis Bates, Kayla Bramsen, Riley Carnes, Olivia Coen, Kaitlyn Collins, Courtney Galle, Rebecca Garvey, Emily Gross, Caleb Hacker, Cash Hickethier, Carly Ince, Zachary Johnson, Alex Juleen, Neil Kline, Mitchell Krueger, Samantha Langermann, Angela Larson, Lillian Lenk, Ella Luepke, Danielle Mares, Rayven Merrill, Kennedy Olson, Ashley Ouellette, Sophie Peterson, Oliver Raboin, Madeline Ramich, Jade Rau, Valerie Schultz, Coleman Thill, Sierra Thomfohrda and Desiree Walton.

Honorable mention Fifth grade Alonzo Chavez-Saros, Madison Coen, Anthony Connolly, Austin Erickson, Lila Evans, Dawson Flaherty, Jack Foeller, Lauren Frokjer, Landon Hendrickson, Logan Hendrickson, Irvana Houpt, Paige Hovey, Jacob Johnson, Dylan Kern, Gabriella Khazraeinazmpour, Joshua Knutson, Lucile Locke, Marcell Merrill, Zenia Moore, Chandler Nesgoda, Aaron Nyberg, Dustin Olson, Dylan Peper, Jace Schlechter, Ashley Stryker, Nathan Wester, Jalen Wilder, Heather Williamson and Brittney Wood.

Seniors Angela Bracht, Nathan Dorrance, Katherine Ebensperger, Brady Flaherty, Felicia Glenna, Marisa Hacker, Dylan Hendricks,

Sophomores Emma Kelby, Brooke Bird, Angel Christianson, Michael Blankenship, Danielle Curtis, Breena Nutt, Charles Mahlen, Tianna Stewart, Mark Packard and Tessa Schiller.

Seventh grade Terry Curtis Jr., Kayla Vantassel, Caitlynn Hopkins, Toni Petersen, Max Norman, Kaitlyn Moser, Raelyn Phelps and Tyler Grey.

Lunsmann, Eryn Mares, Collin Nelson, Olivia Nelson, Nicole Paulzine, Hope Peterson, Leslie Peterson, Dylan Ruck, Spencer Schultz, Bailey Soper, Josh Stage, Danielle Tonnar, Ben Traynor and James Vander Wyst.

Juniors Jade Baerg, Brittney Bublitz, Kevin Bystrom, Paige Gurtner, Ashley Johnson, Alec Larson, Connor MacKinnon, Kaitlyn MacKinnon, Kristy Mikl, Olga Novikova, Emily Petzel, Brittany Thomfohrda, Brady Turner, Jennifer Vlasnik and Carolin Weber.

Freshmen Paige Young, Erik Larson, Evon Maxwell, Aleah Heinz, Alexandria Holmstrom, Shianne Jennings, Jess Petersen and Sarah Thielke.

Juniors Joshua Baer, Leslea Wiggins, Sarah Nyberg, Tatyana Pope, Matthew Elmgren, Bradley Krause, Saronah Clark, Garrett Eichman, Austin Bork and Tanya Johnson.

Unity Honor Roll

Sophomores Alisha Aronson, Sarah Bader, Elaine Butala, Kourtney Collins, Anna Ebensperger, Taylor Heathman, Kasey Heimstead, Morgan Hoehne, Janet Hunter, Kayla Johnson, Kelsy Johnson, Shauna Jorgenson, Aaron Koshatka, Brittany Kruse, Jonathan Larsen, Anna Luepke, Dawn Michaelson, Justin Mooney, Shay Nelson, Hailey Olson, Marissa Paulzine, Jacob Ruck, Colton Sorensen, Ethan St. Amand, Megan Volgren and Kaina Zygowica.

Eighth grade Daniel Formanek, Mary Wilson, Brandon Johnson, Taylor Elmblad, Julia Saraceno, Ryan Curtis, Scott Hursh, Brett Richison, Megan Tyson, Jessie Yezek and Tristan Kingbird.

Sixth grade Alex Strang, Darbi Young, Kassidy Benjamin, Bradley Brown, Joseph Arnold, Joseph Moen, Elissa Hendrickson, Andrew Pavlicek, Dylan Kegel and Francis Deblase.

St. Croix Falls Honor Roll

Seniors Ian Anderson, Molly Austin-White, Kirk Baker, Jenna Bartusch, Ashley Bollig, Marcus Campbell, Mary Chernyaev, Zachary Christenson, Jessica Derrick, Andrew Fontanille, Mirielle Francis, Mitchell Geisness, Heather Gilbert, Nathan Gravesen, Tess Hedrick, Ryan Jaremczuk, Nicholas Johnson, Bailey Knippenberg, Jessica Larcom, Ryan Leach, Lauren Lund, Alexandra Lunde, Carley Martin, Mara Martinson, Alaina Mathias, Alexa Meyer, Daniel Nelson, Brooke Parks, Samantha Peterson, Timothy Roettger, Jared Spreiter, Justin Stone, Taylor Stowell, Allison Swenson, Joseph Thayer, Rebecca Wampfler, Kierlyn Ward, Summer Wilson, Emma Wimberley and Margaret Wimberley.

Honor roll Fifth grade Haley Appel, Samuel Butler, Ajahn Chapman, Allison Colbert, Asher Cress, Ciara Delozier, Travis Eames, Daniel Ebensperger, Sierra Fjorden, Brianna Gunderson, Daniel Hasselquist, Hayley Helms, Samantha Hurd, Cody Ince, Brandon Juleen, Payton Kelch, Cameron Konopa, Daniel Lehner, Terrell Merrill, Gavin Olson, Kevin Paulson, Hunter Pederson, Briana Peterson, Samuel Rollings-Dehaven, Tyler Smith, Jeremiah Sutton, Hope Tendrup, Brett Thaemert, Raymond Thill, Evangelina Thiry, Jack Volgren and Soren Vos Benkowski.

Seniors Callan Brown, Mason Kriegel, Breeanna Watral, Jenna Anderson, Siiri Larsen, Greg McIntyre, Connor Pierce, Kayce Rachner, Samantha Kopecky, Devin Greene, Daniel Dochniak, Alyssa Main, Bryana Andren, Michelle Gibbs and Austin Elliott.

drena, Brendon Gearhart, Matti Gerlach, Brian Gilbert, Nathan Hansen, Morgan Heichel Lindgren, Steven Heilig, Teagan Hills, Ella Hoefler, Ashlynn Johnson, Bret Johnson, Raegan Johnson, Alexander Jorgensen, Garrett Kerkow, Emily Kessler, Benjamin Kopp, Paige Krueger, Zarek Kubesh, Amy Larsen, Cody Leach, Zoya Lefler, Brennon McPherson, Taylor Moen, Carmen Molamphy, Kayla Newell, Evelyn Paulson, Taylor Pederson, Dakota Peters, Jessica Rademacher, Joseph Rademacher, Kendra Sanz, Sage Schaaf, Nicholas Schlaeger, Thomas Schuler, Bradley Schweitzer, Amy Segelstrom, Jacob Siltberg, Maria Sparks, Sally Sutton, Ciara Swanson, McKayla Swanson, Megan Swenson, Logan Wallace, Levi Ward, Taylor Webb and Lindsey Wondra.

Destinie Kobs, Carrie Lamachia, Brian Locke, Cody Meister, Teanna Miller, Charles Moore, Alexis Posthumus-Ackerman, Evan Schlechter, Austin Thayer, Justin Thompson, James Toland and Zoe Vondrasek.

Freshmen Ashley Ackerman, Justin Bradley, Alex Burton, Nicole Bystrom, Cassandra Hanson, Carly Holin, Cassandra Hughes, Bradley Knutson, Heidi McCurdy, Kelly Radke, Eric Smith, Mercedes Swanson, Kelly Tourville and Dakota Ward.

Sophomores Justin Aronson, Zachery Baxter, Emily Bethke, Scott Bever, Janis Howie, Megan Jones, Michael Jones, Mercedes Kobs, Alexander Lennartson, Evan Lunda, Renae McKenzie, Justin Moore, Kyle Sorensen and Benjamin Zahler.

Sixth grade Alex Binfet, Ashley Bloom, Destiny Bolling, Nathan Bradley, Kendra Bramsen, Dakota Bratland, Kellie Collins, Jessica Grams, Jett Kobs, Grace Linski, Jasmine Lowe, Haley Marz, Amanda Mattson, Alexis Murphy, Kathryn Sarber, Anna Schultz, Wren Smith, Dylan Stenberg, Tehya Studie and Kiarra Swanson.

Juniors Steven Anderson, Benjamin Bengtson, Jenna Christensen, Nathan Despiegelaere, Xavier Foeller, Jessteena Grillo, Etta Johnston, Steven Krueger, Taylor Mallin, Femke Oltrop, Austin Ostby, Luke Peterson, Michelle Rindal, Matthew Schultz, Jonathan Struck, Elizabeth Thuerkoff, Alexis Von Doehren and Amanda Vondrasek.

Seventh grade Jarett Davison, Heather Eames, Olivia Jensen, Brandon Koethe, Alexandra Kreft, Walter Lenk, Carlie Merrill, Garrett Merrill, Mitchell Morse, Hunter Olson, Gaven Ouellette, Erika Priebe, Emerson Rollings-Dehaven, Alex M. Schlechter, Kyler Turner, Jesse Vlasnik, Matthew Volgren.

Seniors Hayla Bader, Douglas Bengtson, Jacob Bengtson, Katie Bestland, Elizabeth Bethke, Hunter Bjornson, Beau Davison, Zachary Edgell, Nicholas Hoag, Krystal Janusch, Kaitlyn Johnson, Kayla Johnson, Josephine Kalenda, Natalia Koronczewska, Jessica Kutina, Jenelle Larsen, Joshua Larsen, Alison Lennartson, Melissa Monn, Bryana Petersin, Emily Stelling and Kathryn Zahler.

Eighth grade Tanner Amrhien, James Butala, Breana Collins, Elizabeth Colton, Shallena Davison, Bradley Eley, Bethany Erickson, Jeffrey Hacken, Ashlee Hoffman, Jordan Kletschka,

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CHURCH NEWS Eternal

Perspectives Sally Bair

Thanks be to God

“This is the day that the Lord has made; I will rejoice and be glad in it.” No matter how I feel, I remember to recite these words every morning before I get out of bed. They set the tone for the whole day, through good and bad.

It’s in our nature to complain when bad things come our way. But good or bad, joy comes in thanking God. In our land of extravagant plenty, it should be easy to rejoice in and be thankful for everything he has given us. Let’s consider a few things.

Most of us are well-fed, well-clothed and well-sheltered. We enjoy relatively good health, a loving family, and friends. We have the freedom to speak our piece, to protect ourselves, to worship where and when we please. In spite of corruption and greed in both our government and society, we have a strong justice system. My list of blessings could fill pages.

Paul says in 1 Thessalonians 5:18, “In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” Paul, of all people, had much to complain about. He was beaten repeatedly, shipwrecked, imprisoned with shackles, and once left for dead. Yet he never failed to give thanks for all he had. His experiences make our pitiful complaints look foolish.

A friend started thanking God for 50 things each morning as she walked her dog. What a great way to begin the day! Perhaps we should all follow her example. Here are a few thanksgiving prompts to remind us of God’s blessings.

From the Psalms: “Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving; let us shout joyfully to him with psalms. For the Lord is the great God, and the great King above all gods.” (95:2) “Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! For his mercy endures forever.”

(107:1) From a man healed by Jesus: “And one of (the 10 lepers) when he saw that he was healed, returned, and with a loud voice glorified God, and fell down on his face at Jesus’ feet, giving him thanks.” (Luke 17:15-16) From Paul: “But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Corinthians 15:57) From heaven’s angels: “Blessing and glory and wisdom, thanksgiving and honor and power and might, be to our God forever and ever. Amen.” (Revelation 7:12) Lord, thank you for good things and good times, and for strength during the bad. Help us always to be grateful for your bountiful mercies. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Mrs. Bair may be reached at sallybair@gmail.com.

OBITUARIES Charles Edward Melberg

Charles Edward Melberg, 61, Amery, died on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minn.

Chuck was born on March 30, 1949, in Chippewa Falls, to Maurice and Marge (Rihn) Melberg. He grew up and graduated from school in Bloomer.

He attended college in Superior for one year and then transferred to Eau Claire.

During this time he met and married Cathy Baier, and they made their home in Bloomer for seven years as he continued with college. They then moved to Stevens Point and then to Amery, where they have resided for the last 29 years. They were blessed with four children. Chuck was employed in the banking industry, Impact 7 and most recently with Polk Burnett as a propane manager. Chuck was a member of the Wisconsin Industrial Development Corporation. He enjoyed golfing on the men’s league at the Amery Golf Course, gardening, hunting and fishing.

Chuck was preceded in death by his father, Maurice.

He is survived by his mother, Marge Melberg; wife, Cathy; sons, Christian (Nicole), Charlie (Jennifer) and Bryan (Anna); daughter, Katie (James) Schanon; grandchildren, Gavin, Kellen, Macey and Cali; brothers, Tom (Lindy), Richard (Lisa), Ed (Jan); as well as many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held on Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Amery, with Father John Drummy officiating. Online condolences may be left at www.williamsonwhite.com.

The Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery were entrusted with arrangements.

Susan D’Jock There will be a visitation for Susan D’Jock, Siren, on Friday, Nov. 26, at Swedberg Funeral Home, Siren, 4-8 p.m.

Funeral Mass is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 27, 10:30 a.m., at St. Dominic Catholic Church, Frederic.

A complete obituary will be printed in a future edition of this newspaper.

New Hope celebrates one year

by Wayne M. Anderson Special to the Leader GRANTSBURG – The Rev. Dr. Emory Johnson was called to simply fill in. But on Sunday, Nov. 14, he marked a year of service and looks forward to serving New Hope Lutheran Church for however long the Lord plans.

“I’m here as long as the Lord wants me here,” said Johnson. “It’s been a wonderful year.”

He was supposed to retire after 25 years as a chaplain.

But God had another timetable, he said. So now he again serves the Lord and travels 80 miles round-trip from Spooner to serve God’s flock at New Hope.

And it’s a growing flock. Every week Johnson welcomes new visitors at New Hope. Since the church opened its doors, people have come in from all over and from five different denominations and from over eight area Lutheran churches. Even visiting area pastors have expressed thanks for what is happening at New Hope, he said.

“I’ve never worked with a congregation like this before,” said Johnson. “The whole congregation is standing on God’s word. Grantsburg needed a church like this.”

New Hope was formed after the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America voted to ordain practicing gay and lesbian ministers and adopted other nontraditional Lutheran teachings. This Biblical repositioning shocked Lutherans across the country and around the world, causing a split from the ELCA. “I was born Lutheran,” said Sue Olson, pianist who comes from Voyager Village with her husband Fred. She said she could not go along with the new ELCA policies.

But going the distance to New Hope has a real purpose.

“I think we are filling God’s command to follow God’s word. And the people here are so loving.”

After one year, even reports from the youth are encouraging.

Pastor Emory Johnson (R) holds a celebration cake for his one-year anniversary at New Hope Lutheran. Macy Moore (background) looks on with her sister Kaylie Moore. – Photo

by Wayne Anderson “I’ve been here since the beginning,” said Marissa Jensen, 13. “It’s getting way better with confirmation, activities and our building. Pastor Johnson makes us feel belonged.”

The spiritual needs of the congregation are being met, and other important needs are too. An after-school program is available on Wednesdays. And the New Life Recovery Service invites all to find addiction recovery through Christ every Sunday at 7 p.m. All are welcome, said Johnson.

For more information about New Hope Lutheran call 715-463-5700.

Milltown Lutheran Church confir firmands Shown are the 2010 Milltown Lutheran Church confirmands: back row (L to R): Mackenzie Baxter, Alex Burton, Alex Juleen, Hailey Gillitzer, Drew Wheeler, Lucas Christiansen and Tucker Olson.

Front row: Pastor Danny Wheeler, Therese Anderson, Melisa Monn and Heather Gillitzer. – Photo submitted

OBITUARIES Dorothea M. Jensen

Dorothea M. Jensen, 82, Frederic, died Nov. 13, 2010, at her home in the Golden Oaks Apartments in Frederic.

She was born Nov. 19, 1927, to Andrew and Minnie Andersen in Winside, Nev. Dorothea was the youngest of four. On Dec. 26, 1946, she married Dewey Jensen. In March of 1959, the family moved to a farm outside of Frederic. After their children were grown they lived in Modesto, Calif., and Eugene, Ore., before retuning to Frederic in 1994.

During her life she worked the nightshift at the yo-yo factory in Luck, in the office of the Frederic Telephone Co. and as a teller and loan officer for various banks in Frederic, Modesto and Eugene.

Dorothea was an active member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church and the Paul G. Johnson American Legion Post 249 Auxiliary. Currently she was serving on the church council and treasurer for the Pilgrim Lutheran Church Women and the Legion Auxiliary. She volunteered her time for many of their activities such as the women’s circles, Memorial Day poppy sales and the blood drive.

She enjoyed reading, growing flowers, feeding the birds, playing cards and socializing with her friends. She couldn’t pass up watching an old Western movie or picking up rocks and sand from places she’d been.

Survivors include her brother, Marvin Andersen; daughters, Andrea (Thomas) Hogg and Donna (Chuck) Mattson; son, Chris (Deb) Jensen; grandchildren, Mark (Teri) Mattson, Andrew (Heidi) Hogg, Laura (Brian) Keel, Kristina (Andy) Carigiet, Kirsten (Jeremy) Lyson and Annika (David) Arrowwood; great-grandchildren, Samantha, Natalie and Joseph Mattson, Thomas Carigiet, Jeffrey Lyson, Elise Hogg and Bailey Keel; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and two brothers.

Funeral services were held at Pilgrim Lutheran Church

in Frederic on Friday, Nov. 19, with Rev. Charles Arndt officiating. Music was provided by organist Mary Lou Daeffler and soloist Terri Stoner. Pallbearers assisting were Mark Mattson, Andrew Hogg, Brian Keel, Jeremy Lyson, Milton Daeffler and Steven Young. Interment was held at Pleasant View Cemetery in Winside, Nev., on Saturday, Nov. 20.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be given to the Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Frederic or a charity of choice.

Online condolences may be left at www.rowefh.com.

Rowe Funeral Home of Frederic was entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Thomas Troy Johnson Thomas Troy Johnson, 25, died on Nov. 19, 2010.

Thomas was born on Jan. 13, 1985, to Vicki Nelson and Chris Johnson in St. Croix Falls. He graduated from St. Croix Falls High School in 2003. He proudly served his country in the Wisconsin National Guard.

Thomas was preceded in death by grandfathers, Roger Sjolander, Louis Belisle, Don Simon; cousins, Walter Johnson and Kent Seierstad.

He is survived by his parents, Chris and Clarissa Johnson and Vicki and Jeff Nelson; brothers, Justin Johnson and Don Nelson; sisters, Tina (Dan) Johnson and Linda (Austin) George; niece, Hailey Pomeroy; grandparents, Richard and Donna Johnson, Carol Anderson, Frank and Sandra Leonard and Fran Simon; along with many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Visitation will be held at Edling Funeral Home in St. Croix Falls, Friday, Nov. 26, 2010, from 5 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at First Lutheran Church in Cushing, on Saturday, Nov. 27, at 11 a.m., with interment to follow at Wolf Creek Cemetery.

The Edling Funeral Home of St. Croix Falls was entrusted with arrangements.

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Wilberta “Birdie” Bowman Wilberta “Birdie” Bowman, 91, Webster, died Nov. 16, 2010, at Spooner Health System Nursing Home.

Birdie was born Sept. 9, 1919, to Wilbert B. and Frona Ellen (Myers) Gardner in Terre Haute, Ind. Birdie married Dr. John M. Bowman on June 12, 1941, in Blue Island, Ill. To this union, three sons were born. The family resided in Hazel Crest, Ill., for over 30 years. Birdie worked as a receptionist in her husband’s optometric practice. She enjoyed crafts, fishing, bowling and visiting with her friends and family.

Birdie was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and brother Vernon Gardner.

She is survived by her sons, Jon G. (Rosemary) Bowman, Webster, Kent B. (Sandy) Bowman, Webster, and Brent T. (Dionne) Bowman, Kenosha; grandchildren Sean A. and Brianna L. Bowman; sister Georgia Rose Shaw, Tucson, Ariz; and other relatives and friends.

Visitation will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Scalzo-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Spooner. A memorial service will be held after the visitation at 7 p.m. at the funeral home with Father Michael Tupa as the celebrant. Music will be provided by Kim Simon. A graveside service and interment will take place on Friday, Nov. 26, at 11 a.m. at Beverly Cemetery, 12000 S. Kedzie Avenue, Blue Island, Ill. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association 2011 Walk To End Alzheimer’s, 522 Service Rd., Spooner, WI 54801.

The Scalzo-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Spooner, was entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.scalzo-taylor.com.

Sandra M. Hiller Sandra M. Hiller, 53, resident of Bone Lake Township, Frederic, died Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010.

Sandra was born Oct. 17, 1957, to Eugene and Pearl Peppenger in Grantsburg.

She is survived by her husband, Mike; children, Jeremy (Bonnie) Hiller and Nicole (Todd) Succo; granddaughter, Larissa Succo; mother, Pearl Peppenger; brothers and sister, Wayne, Allen and Patsy Peppenger.

Memorial services for Sandra were held at Milltown Lutheran Church, Milltown on Thursday, Nov. 18, with Pastor Danny Wheeler officiating. Honorary pallbearers were Shawn Hutton, Jason Nelson, Brandon Hackett, Jordan Gall, Alyssa Hutton, Colton Branville and Taylor Erickson. Interment will take place at a later date at Zion Lutheran Cemetery.

As information is updated it can be found on the following Web sites: www.rowefh.com and www.wicremationcenter.com or call Bruce Rowe at 715472-2444.

Rowe Funeral Home of Luck and the Northwest Wisconsin Cremation Center in Milltown have been entrusted with arrangements.

Correction for Richard Thorson

OBITUARIES Dr. Willard “Bill” Brett Southard

Dr. Willard “Bill” Brett Southard, 82, a longtime resident of Frederic, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010, at the Comforts of Home, Frederic.

Bill was born on Aug. 17, 1928, to Willard and Eva Southard in Marshfield. He attended Rice Lake High School, UW-River Falls and graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Bill practiced optometry in Frederic from 1950 to 1995. In 1951, he took a year off from his practice to serve in Korea as part of the Army’s 3rd Medical Battalion.

He married Marie Rydeen on June 12, 1953, at the Sand Lake Lutheran Church. They were married 51 years and had four children. Bill’s interest included hunting, fishing, flying and spending time with family. During his younger years, he was active in the Frederic Chamber of Commerce, serving as president and helping shoot off fireworks at Frederic Family Days. He was also an active member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, in North Luck, until his decline in health. He spent his last five years at the Comforts of Home in Frederic, where he receive excellent care.

Bill is preceded in death by his wife, Marie; sister, Jean; and brother, Robert.

He is survived by four children, Brett (Sandy) Southard, Brainerd, Minn., Patti (Mike) Weigand, River Falls, Ginny (Duane) Clausen, Frederic and Palm City, Fla., and Sarah (Doug) Burckhardt, Roseville, Minn.; nine grandchildren, Kristen, Katie and Amy Southard, Brian Clausen, Brett, Anna and Nicole Burckhardt, Mike (Cathy) Weigand and Emily (Ben) Shier; four siblings, Dale (Cathy) Southard, Donald (Sherrie) Southard, James Southard, Susan (Foster) Bridger; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 27, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in North Luck. A visitation will be held at the Rowe Funeral Home in Frederic on Friday, Nov. 26, from 5 to 7 p.m., as well as one hour before the service at the church. Interment will be at St. Peter’s Cemetery in North Luck.

Rowe Funeral Home of Frederic has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Edward M. Krajewski Edward M. Krajewski, 83, a resident of Siren, died Nov. 17, 2010.

Memorial service was held Monday, Nov. 22, at the Siren United Methodist Church.

A full obituary will be published at a later date. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

Russell N. Leef

The date of birth and a surviving son were inadverRussell N. Leef, 84, a resident of Webster, died Nov. 18, tently excluded in the obituary printed in the Nov. 17 2010. issue of the Leader. Richard “Dick” S. Thorson was born Funeral services are pending at this time. in Mondovi on June 28, 1947. Dick is also survived by son, A full obituary will be published at a later date. Online Brock (Rachel) Thorson of Isanti, Minn. condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

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Diana K. Kelly Diana K. Kelly, 59, resident of Luck, died Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010.

Diana was born Dec. 1, 1950, in Denver, Colo., to Patricia and Ralph Greene.

She is survived by her children, Michelle (Brian) Anderson, Beth (Rob) Myers, Jessica (Joseph) Colton, Shaun (Lynzie) Kelly, Patrick Estes Jr.; significant other, Patrick M. Estes Sr.; 10 grandchildren; sisters, JoAnn Hettinger and Donna French and brother, William Greene.

Memorial services for Diana were held at the Rowe Funeral Home in Luck on Wednesday, Nov. 17, with the Rev. Dennis Write officiating. Interment will take place at a later date.

As information is updated it can be found on the following Web sites: www.rowefh.com and www.wicremationcenter.com or call Bruce Rowe at 715472-2444.

Rowe Funeral Home of Luck and the Northwest Wisconsin Cremation Center in Milltown have been entrusted with arrangements.

Betty June Geisbauer Betty June Geisbauer, 82, a resident of Danbury, died Nov. 18, 2010.

Mass of Christian Burial was Monday, Nov. 22, at 11 a.m. (visit 10-11 a.m.) St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Webster. A full obituary will follow at a later date. Online condolences can be made at swedberg-taylor.com.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

Lila Vivian Johnson Lila Vivian Johnson, 89, Luck, died Nov. 15, 2010, at the United Pioneer Home in Luck.

Lila Vivian Johnson (Strege) was born Oct. 20, 1921, in Exeland, to Ernest and Alvina Strege. Lila graduated in 1940 in Osceola. On Oct. 3, 1942, Lila was united in marriage to Milton M. Johnson in Minneapolis, Minn. To this union nine children were born. Lila and Milton lived in various parts of Wisconsin – mainly in the rural Luck area. Lila spent a good share of her time cooking many meals for her large family and helping with farm chores.

Lila is survived by her children, Lyle (Darlene) Johnson of Luck, Carolyn Dirckx of Grantsburg, Duke (Robyn) Johnson of Clear Lake, Bruce (Cindy) Johnson of Luck, Nancy (Brad) Bradwell of Luck, Mark Johnson of Luck, Beth Gage of Luck, Scott (Karen) Johnson of Luck; one sister, Rosella Matthews of Georgia; 27 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton in October of 2002; son, Merle in November of 1970; and an infant granddaughter; her parents, Ernest and Alvina; brothers, Milton Strege of Luck and LaVerne Strege of New Richmond; sisters, Evelyn Nelson of Minneapolis, Minn., and Ethel Amundson of Alexandria, Minn.; along with a brother and sister in infancy.

Funeral services were held at Zion Lutheran Church of Bone Lake on Wednesday, Nov. 17, with the Rev. Gary Rokenbrodt officiating. Music was provided by organist Sandy Hibbs and Lila’s granddaughters as vocalists. Pallbearers assisting were Dean Johnson, Paul Dirckx, Kevin Bradwell, Richard Johnson, Tim Johnson and Darren Lundquist. Honorary pallbearers were Lauri Hoyt, Kasey Johnson and Alan Falde. Interment followed at the Zion Lutheran Cemetery.

Refer to our Web site at www.rowefh.com for additional information or call Bruce Rowe at 715-472-2444.

Rowe Funeral Home of Luck was entrusted with arrangements.

LaVerne L. Soper LaVerne L. Soper, 77, formerly of Milltown, died Friday, Nov. 19, 2010, at the Willow Ridge Nursing Home in Amery.

He is survived by his brother, Glen (Dorothy) Soper; sister-in-law, Alma Soper; nieces and nephews, Dennis (Veronica) Soper, David (friend Charlyn) Soper, Lois (Mark) Gustafson, Dale Soper, Dean Soper and Lynette Soper; 11 great-nieces and great-nephews.

Memorial services will be held at Milltown Lutheran Church in Milltown on Tuesday, Nov. 30. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. followed by the service at 11 a.m.

As information is updated it can be found on the following Web sites: www.rowefh.com and www.wicremationcenter.com or call Bruce Rowe at 715472-2444. A full obituary will be published at a later date.

Rowe Funeral Home of Luck and the Northwest Wisconsin Cremation Center in Milltown have been entrusted with arrangements.

Ira A. Hills Ira A. Hills, 83, a resident of Webster, died Nov. 16, 2010, at Burnett Medical Center Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg.

Ira was born Jan. 16, 1927, in Danbury to Senate and Della Hills. Ira served two years as a seaman first class during World War II in the U.S. Navy. He then served four years as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army during the Japanese Occupation and Korean War. Ira married Virginia on Nov. 24, 1951, in Pine City, Minn. To this union, three children were born: Cynthia, Randal and Ronald. Ira worked as a foreman for Reserve Mining for 30 years in Silver Bay, Minn. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Webster, the Burnett County VFW Post 1256 and the Otis Taylor American Legion Post 96. Ira was known to fix anything and enjoyed helping others. He liked the outdoors to go hunting and fishing.

Ira was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Norman, Chet, Barney, Mike, Harris and Melvin.

He is survived by his wife, Virginia; their children, Cynthia (Kent) Starkey, Randal Hills and Ronald Hills; grandchildren, Rob, Krista, Seth, Kimberly and Caitlyn; six great-grandchildren; along with his sisters, Della (Ed) Smythe, Joyce Staples and Mary Ann Davis; other relatives and many friends.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, Nov. 19, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Father Michael Tupa as celebrant. Music will be provided by Kim Simon.

Interment followed at Northern Wisconsin Veteran Memorial Cemetery in Spooner where military honors were rendered. Casket bearers were Rusty Hills, Matthew Main, Rob Svee, Doug Sperling, John Carlson, Terry Sperling, Scott Anderson and Joe Sperling. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

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CHURCH NEWS Find balance when planning new baby’s sleep schedule Q: I’m expecting my second child soon and a friend gave me a book that’s supposed to help infants get on a regular Jim Daly sleeping schedule right away. I did a little online research and discovered this book is controversial. However, I really need something like this because my first child didn’t sleep through the night until after her first birthday! Is scheduling OK? Juli: When it comes to scheduling sleeping and eating for infants, there are two major philosophies.

There’s what we’ll call a “child-centered approach” in which the parents plan what they’re doing around the infant’s needs. They let the infant eat and sleep whenever the infant wants to, and they pick up and cuddle the baby whenever he or she cries.

The second philosophy is often called “family-centered” and focuses on the baby learning to assimilate to the family’s schedule. Feedings and naptimes are scheduled, and the goal is to get the baby to sleep through the night as soon as possible. This approach sounds like the book that you mentioned.

Taken to the extreme, both of these approaches can be dangerous to the child – emotionally and, perhaps, physically. If you take the child-centered approach to the extreme, every time the baby cries, Mom is busy trying to feed, rock or calm her. This can lead to a child who doesn’t know how to self-soothe.

If you take the family-centered approach to an extreme, you run the risk of not meeting your child’s

physical, medical and emotional needs. A baby’s needs change from day to day, week to week. Your pediatrician should give you some guidelines regarding your baby’s need for food Juli Slattery and sleep based on weight and development.

I’d encourage you to use common sense in blending these two approaches together. Try to introduce some structure into your baby’s life. Loose schedules for eating and sleeping will do this. But within the structure, be sure to be responsive to your baby’s changing needs for food, sleep and comfort.

••• Q: I often read about the problems associated with letting kids watch too much TV. Certainly, there’s a lot of trash out there. But is there any research that favors letting young children watch strictly educational programming?

Jim: Offensive content is not the only reason to limit a child’s TV intake. Regardless of what they’re watching, research shows that too much TV can cause kids to struggle academically and socially.

A team of researchers from Canada and the U.S. recently released some startling findings regarding the effects of TV on toddlers. The Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine studied children’s viewing habits at age 2-1/2, and then checked in with the same kids again when they reached age 10. The study found that for every additional hour of television viewing per week at age 2, the kids experienced a 7-percent drop in classroom attention and a 6-percent drop in math skills.

They were also more likely to be bullied; they exercised less, weighed more and ate more unhealthy snacks.

The same study also confirmed previous research showing that early TV exposure undermines a child’s attention span. It also suggested that kids who spend more time watching TV and less time playing with other kids may lose valuable chances to learn social skills.

If you take this research seriously, then the bottom line is that too much TV is detrimental to young children, regardless of the content. We’d recommend getting your kids involved in other activities, far away from the TV. Turn it off whenever you can – or get rid of it altogether, as my family did two years ago!

••• Jim Daly is president of Focus on the Family, host of the Focus on the Family radio program, and a husband and father of two. Dr. Juli Slattery is a licensed psychologist, co-host of Focus on the Family, author of several books, and a wife and mother of three. Submit your questions to: FocusOnTheFamily.com. Copyright 2010 Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, CO 80995. International copyright secured. All rights reserved. Distributed by Universal Uclick, 1130 Walnut St. Kansas City, MO 64106; 816-581-7500. This feature may not by reproduced or distributed electronically, in print or otherwise, without written permission of Focus on the Family.

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“A Stranger for Christmas” to be presented at First Presbyterian ST. CROIX FALLS - Florence and Myrna, residents of a rest home in Pasadena, make up a story to test Myrna’s children. Florence has never had a real Christmas and Myrna has had many with her five children in Idaho Falls. The play concludes in a final surprise scene that

brings laugher and tears, and the dreams of everyone come true in a real family Christmas.

“A Stranger for Christmas” will be presented at First Presbyterian Church on Sunday, Dec. 12, at 2 p.m.

A basket silent auction will be available for bidding be-

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Church listings sponsored by the following area businesses: BREMER BANK, N.A. Full-Service Banking Member FDIC Frederic - Danbury - Siren

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INTER-COUNTY CO-OP PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION Printers & Publishers Office Supplies

Frederic, Wis. - 715-327-4236 Shell Lake, Wis. - 715-468-2314 Siren, Wis. - 715-349-2560 St. Croix Falls, Wis. - 715-483-9008

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Corey T. Arnold, Agent Frederic, Wis. Phone 715-327-8076

BEAN’S COUNTRY GRIDDLE Hwys. 35 & 48 Downtown Frederic Phone 715-327-5513

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CARLSON-ROWE FUNERAL HOME

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HOPKINS SAND & GRAVEL, INC.

Frederic, Wis. 715-327-4475

HAULING

• Gravel • Sand • Rock • Top Soil • Trackhoe 715-472-2717 Mobile 715-491-1861 1065 290th Ave. Frederic, Wis.

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Government Inspected Slaughtering and Processing, Sausage making • Ham & Bacon Cured & Smoked Sides and Quarters of Beef and Pork Available Old-fashioned Fresh Meat Counter Tim Van Meter and Ross Anderson, Owners Luck, WI 54853 Plant 715-472-2141

Sand, Gravel, Ready-Mix, Concrete, Black Dirt, Dozer Work, Landscaping & Septic Tanks Installed Hwy. 35 North Webster, Wis. Phone 715-866-4157 M.P.R.S. #03059

SWEDBERG-TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME Webster, Wis. Phone 715-866-7131

BRUCE’S AUTO REPAIR & TOWING

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WILD RIVER FLAGS Jerry & Pat Willits 2815 285th Ave. Sterling Township St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-488-2729

1988 World Champion Cheesemaker Earl Wilson, Cheese Plant Mgr. Clif Gipp, Ag. Supply Mgr. for Feed, Propane & Fertilizer Alpha, Wis. 715-689-2468 • 715-689-2467

SIREN OLSEN & SON

Your Full-Service Drugstore Siren, Wis. Phone 715-349-2221

D & L FINANCIAL SERVICES 10022 Elbow Lake Road Siren, Wis. 54872 715-689-2539

Wrecker - Flatbed Air Conditioning & Computerized Car Service - Cold Weather Starts Webster, Wis. 715-866-4100 Days 715-866-8364 Eves.

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CHURCH ChurchDIRECTORY Directory ADVENTIST

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST - FREDERIC

609 Benson Road; Pastor Curtis Denney Sat. Worship 11 a.m.; Sabbath Schl. 9:30 a.m.

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE VALLEY

Senior Pastor Bob Morton 1259 Hwy. 35 S., St. Croix Falls Sunday Worship: 9 & 11 a.m.

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

WORD OF LIFE CHURCH

Meeting in homes. Elders: Cliff Bjork, Jon Zens, 715-483-1357 and 715-755-3048 Sun. Fellowship - 10 a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

LUTHERAN

LUTHERAN

BALSAM LUTHERAN CHURCH

1115 Mains Crossing, 1/2 Mile South Hwy. 8 On 110th St.; Sun. Worship 9 a.m.; Sun. School 10:15 a.m.

Wed. Bible Study 8:30 a.m.; Wed. LOGOS 3:20 p.m.

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN (WELS)

Gene E. Jahnke, Pastor, 715-635-7672, Hm. 715-354-7787, Hwy. 70 at 53, Spooner Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School & Bible Classes For All - 10:45 a.m.

BETHANY LUTHERAN - BRANSTAD Pastor Jay Ticknor, 715-463-5746 3 miles So. of Grantsburg on Hwy. 87 Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

BETHANY LUTHERAN - SIREN

Hwy. 35, 1/2 blk. N. Main St. Interim Pastor Andrew Hinwood Pastoral Serv. 715-349-5280 Sun. School 8:15 a.m.; Sun. Worship - 9:30 a.m.

BETHESDA LUTHERAN - DRESSER (LCMC) www.bethesdalutheran.ws

Pastor Roger Kastelle 715-755-2562 1947 110th Ave., Dresser Contemporary Serv. 8:30 a.m.; Adult Ed & Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Traditional Service 10:45 a.m.;

BONE LAKE LUTHERAN bllc@lakeland.ws

Pastor Mary Ann Bowman, 5 mi. E. of Luck on Hwy. 48, 1/2 mi. S. on I; Office - 715-472-2535 Pastor - 715-472-8153, Exploring Prayer 8:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 3 - adult 9 a.m.; Wor. 10:30 a.m.; Fellowship 11:30 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

CHRIST LUTHERAN (LCMS)

Pipe Lake CTH G & T, 715-822-3096 Pastor Steve Miller Sun. Serv. 10:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m. during schl. yr.; Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sun. www.christlutheranpipelake.com

CLAM FALLS LUTHERAN (AALC)

Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt - 715-653-2630 Communion 1st Sun.; Wor. 9 a.m.; Sun. School 9 a.m.

FAITH LUTHERAN - BALSAM LAKE

faithlutheran@lakeland.ws Pastor Diane Norstad 715-485-3800; CTH I & Mill Street Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:40 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st & last Sundays

FAITH LUTHERAN - GRANTSBURG

Pastor Victor St. George, 715-463-5388 Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School 10:45 a.m.

FIRST EVAN. LUTHERAN

5561 Chestnut St., Taylors Falls, MN 651-465-5265 Traditional Worship 8:30 a.m.; Sunday School & Youth 9:45 a.m.; Adult Learning 10 a.m.; Contemp. Wor. 11 a.m.

FIRST LUTHERAN - CUSHING

Pastor Dorothy Sandahl, 715-648-5323 or 715-648-5324 Sun. Wor. 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.

FRISTAD LUTHERAN - CENTURIA

ELCA - 501 Hwy. 35, 715-646-2357, Mel Rau, Pastor Sun. Wor. & Holy Communion - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:40 a.m.

GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN - ELCA

Rt. 1, Balsam Lake, WI (Fox Creek) Pastor Neal Weltzen; GT Office - 715-857-5580, Parsonage - 715-822-3001, TR Office - 715-822-3001 Wors. Serv. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m.; Holy Communion - 1st Sun. of each month

GRACE LUTHERAN - WEST SWEDEN

Phone 715-327-4340, 715-327-8384, 715-327-8090 Interim Pastor Julie Brenden Worship 9:15 a.m.; Sun. School 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - FREDERIC

(Missouri Synod) Pastor Jody R. Walter, 715-327-8608 Sun. Schl. - 8:45 a.m.; Service - 10:45 a.m.

Communion - 1st & 3rd Sun.

LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTH. - ELCA CTH H, 1/2 mi. N. of CTH A & H on H Church Off. 715-635-7791 Roger Pittman, Pastor Worship Serv. 10 a.m.; Sun. School. 9 p.m.

LAKETOWN LUTHERAN - CUSHING

Pastor Dorothy Sandahl Sun. Wor. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:30 a.m.

LUCK LUTHERAN

510 Foster Ave. E. Office 715-472-2605; Home 715-472-8424 Sun. Wor. Serv. 10:30 a.m.; Mon. Wor. Serv. 6:30 p.m.

MILLTOWN LUTHERAN

113 W. Main St.. W., Phone 715-825-2453 Pastor Danny G. Wheeler 9:15 a.m. Worship ; 10 a.m. Sunday School

NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Pastor Emory Johnson, 715-463-5700 685 W. State Road 70, Grantsburg Sun. Wor. Serv. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

NORTH VALLEY LUTHERAN

Pastor Maggie Isaacson, 715-825-3559 3 mi. W. of Milltown on “G” Sunday Worship - 9:15 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

METHODIST

METHODIST

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST

Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Sunday School - 11 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST GRANTSBURG

Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Worship - 9 a.m.; Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

DANBURY UNITED METHODIST

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER

Pastor Father Daniel Bodin, 651-465-7345 25293 Redwing Ave., Shafer, MN Sunday 9 a.m.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

Pastor Michael J. Tupa, 715-866-7321 Cedar & Muskey Ave. - Webster Mass Sun 10:45 a.m., Wed. 5:45 p.m. (SeptMay), Fri. 9 a.m. (Summer) Sat. 8:15 p.m. on Sept. 1

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN, (LCMS) WEBSTER

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m.

404 Wis. Ave., Amery, 715-268-7717 Father John Drummy, Pastor Sat. Mass 4 p.m., Sun. Mass 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Sat., 3:30 p.m. or by appt.

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

PEACE LUTHERAN - DRESSER (ELCA)

Holytrinity@wisconsinumc.org 1606 165th Ave., CTH I, Centuria Pastor Freddie Kirk, 715-485-3363 Sunday Worship - 8:30 a.m.

Pastor Gerald Heinecke Church Phone 715-866-7191 Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Wor. - 10:30 a.m.

Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

GRACE UNITED - WEBSTER

2355 Clark Road, Dresser, WI, 715-755-2515 Web site: plcdresser.org Pastor Wayne Deloach, Intern Courtney Young Sun. Wor. 8:30 & 11 a.m., Sun. Schl. 9:35 a.m.

LAKEVIEW UNITED - HERTEL

PILGRIM LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (ELCA)

Tom Cook, Pastor Worship 8:45 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

Interim Pastor Andrew Hinwood 507 Wisconsin Ave. N., 715-327-8012 Sun. Parents & Toddlers 9:15 a.m.; Sun. Worship - 10 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org

REDEEMER EV. LUTHERAN

(Wisconsin Synod) Pastor Gene DeVries 200 N. Adams St., St. Croix Falls Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 8:30 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN (Wis. Synod)

350 Michigan Ave., Centuria Sun. Worship - 10:45 a.m.; Sun. School - 10 a.m.

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN - LCMC

1614 CTH B, North Luck, Pastor Rob Lubben Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.

Contact Leslie Valentine, 715-646-2390; E-mail: leslie56@centurytel.net

SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN

(Missouri Synod) 140 Madison St. South, St. Croix Falls Pastor Mark K. Schoen Sun. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun.School - 10:30 a.m.

TRINITY LUTHERAN - ELCA

10 mi. W. of Cumberland on Hwy. 48 (McKinley) - Pastor Neal Weltzin GT Office 715-857-5580, Parsonage 715-822-3001, TR Office - 715-822-3001 Wor. Serv. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:15 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st Sunday

TRINITY LUTHERAN LCMS, DANBURY

Pastor Gerald Heinecke Home 715-327-8608; Church 715-866-7191 Sunday Worship Service - 8 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

TRINITY LUTHERAN - FALUN

Hwy. 70 East, 715-689-2271, Pastor: Carl Heidel Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Communion -Every Sunday

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN OSCEOLA 300 Seminole Ave. (CTH M) Mark Kock, Pastor, 715-294-2828 Sunday Worship at 9 a.m.; Fellowship Bible Class at 10:15 a.m.

WEST DENMARK LUTHERAN

Pastors Mike & Linda Rozumalski 1 mi. west of Luck on N, 2478 170th St., Luck Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.; Fellowship following service

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - ELCA

Rev. Rexford D. Brandt 447 180th St., Osceola, 715-294-2936 Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month

YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN

1/2 mi. W. of Hwy. 35 on U, 715-866-8281, Pastors Douglas Olson, Roger Kampstra and Myron Carlson Services begin at 9:30 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE (AALC)

Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt - 715-653-2630 5 mi. E. of Frederic on W, 2 mi. south on I; Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - EAST FARMINGTON (WELS )

Pastor Martin Weigand - 715-294-3489 Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Adult Bible Class 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

ZION LUTHERAN - MARKVILLE

Pastor Tim Faust Worship - 11 a.m.; Sun. School - 10 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st & 3rd Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - TRADE LAKE

Interim Pastor Julie Brenden 715-327-8384, 715-327-8090 Fellowship - 10:30 a.m., Sun. Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays

PRESBYTERIAN

PRESBYTERIAN

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

Rev. Bruce Brooks - 715-483-3550 719 Nevada St. , (between Simonson & Tower Roads) , St. Croix Falls Worship - 10 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sun. Schl. - Child.- 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - Adults 8:45 a.m.; Communion 1st Sunday

Pastor Jack Starr Wor. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - during worship hour

LEWIS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST McKINLEY UNITED METHODIST

Pastor Annie Tricker Sun. Worship 11 a.m.; Sun. School 11 a.m.

Potluck dinner 1st Sunday

OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST

oumc@centurytel.net 306 River Street, Osceola, 715-755-2275 Pastor Mark Gilbert Adult Class - 8:30 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st Sunday

ST. CROIX FALLS UNITED METHODIST

Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship Service - 10 a.m.

Sunday School is at 9 a.m., Nursery available

ST. LUKE UNITED - FREDERIC

Pastor Arveda “Freddie” Kirk, 715-327-4436 Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Souper service Wed. 5:15 p.m.

SIREN UNITED METHODIST

Tom Cook, Pastor Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship - 10:15 a.m. (Nursery available)

TAYLORS FALLS UNITED METHODIST 290 W. Government Street, 715-294-4436 Reverend Dr. Rolland Robinson Sunday Service - 10 a.m. with nursery Sunday School - Sept. - May at 10 a.m.

WOLF CREEK UNITED METHODIST

Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship - 8:15 a.m.

COVENANT

COVENANT

CALVARY COVENANT - ALPHA

Pastor Scott Sagle, 715-689-2541 Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Worship 10:30 p.m.; Elevator provided, welcome

SIREN COVENANT

Pastor Dave Guertin 7686 Lofty Pines Drive, Siren, 715-349-5601 Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

UNITED COVENANT - CLEAR LAKE Pastor Gary Tonn Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

CATHOLIC

CATHOLIC

ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-247-3310 255 St. Hwy. 35, East Farmington Mass Friday 9 a.m.; Sacrament of Penance Sat. 3:30 p.m.

CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH

Pastor - Father Daniel Bodin 490 Bench St., Taylors Falls, 651-465-7345 Sat. Vigil 5:30 p.m.; Sun. 7:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Tues. - Thurs. 7:30 a.m.

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP

Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-294-2243 255 E. 10th Ave., Osceola Masses: Sun. 10:30 a.m., Tues. 5 p.m.

Thurs. at 10 a.m. at Osc. Nursing Home ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY

CENTURIA ASSEMBLY OF GOD Pastor Don Wiltshire, 715-640-6400 Centuria - Phone 715-646-2172 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH

Pastor Larry Mederich, 715-294-4332 www.occconnect.org Mtg. @ St. Croix Art Barn; Sun. Serv. - 9 a.m.

Nursery and children church

SIREN ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Pastor Andrew Bollant Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Morn. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Supervised Nursery; Wed. Evening - Worship Serv. 6:30 p.m.

EVANGELICAL

EVANGELICAL

APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY (EFCA)

Pastor Bruce Tanner, 715-268-2176 942 U.S. Hwy. 8, Amery Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m.

CROSSWALK COMMUNITY CHURCH

Pastor Greg Lund, 715-327-8767 700 Churchwood Lane; 505 Old CTH W, Frederic Sun. Schl. - 9 a.m.; Morn. Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services Sat. Worship - 6 p.m., Luck Senior Center

TRADE RIVER EVAN. FREE

Pastor Dale VanDeusen, 715-488-2296 or 715-488-2653 20296 Hwy. 87, Grantsburg Morning Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:45 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services

BAPTIST

Pastor: Rev. Dennis M. Mullen, 715-327-8119 St. Dominic: Sat. 4:30 p.m.; Sun. 10:30 a.m.

Immaculate Conception: Sat. 6:30 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 a.m. Call the office for daily & holy day Mass times

ST. ANNE PARISH

Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-247-3310 139 Church Hill Rd., Somerset Mass Sun. 8:30 a.m.; Wed. 9 a.m.

Sacrament of Penance Sun. 8 a.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST - WEBSTER

Minister Garret Derouin, 715-866-7157 Musky & Birch St., Avail. in office 9 a.m. - noon, Tues.-Fri.; Sun. Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

WESLEYAN

WESLEYAN

WOODLAND WESLEYAN

Dairyland - Rev. Andrea Wittwer 715-244-3649 Sunday School - 10 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

FULL GOSPEL

FULL GOSPEL

WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

Pastor Dan Slaikeu 4 mi. SE of Grantsburg on Williams Rd. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

HOPE FELLOWSHIP OF SOMERSET 231 Bluff Drive, 715-247-2435 Services are Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

CHRISTIAN CENTER

CHRISTIAN CENTER

EL SALEM/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER

1751 100th Ave., Dresser Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Evening Services Sun. 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

Call Pastor Darryl Olson at 715-755-3133 for information and directions

ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN

CHRISTIAN ORTHODOX

HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX 523 1st St., Clayton, 715-948-2493 Fr. Christopher Wojcik, Pastor Saturday Vespers - 5 p.m.; Sunday Liturgy - 9:30 a.m.

HOLY CROSS ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN

NAZARENE

2393 210th Ave., St. Croix Falls Pastor Willis Christenson, 715-483-9464 Sunday School - 10 a.m.; Worship Service - 11 a.m.

FAITH FELLOWSHIP

Hwy. 35 and CTH N., Luck Bill McEachern Pastor, 715-485-3973 Sun. Bible study - 9 a.m.; Sun. Wor. - 10 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - AMERY

131 Broadway St., 715-268-2223; www.fbcamery.org Pastor Charlie Butt, Lead Pastor; Nick Buda, Assoc. Pastor of Family Ministries 1st Sunday Service: 9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.; Nursury available; Sun. School for Pre-K to 5th; Sun. School for Jr./Sr. high meet in teen center 2nd Sunday Service: 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.; Nursery available; Children’s church ages 3-4

FIRST BAPTIST - FALUN

Pastor Kevin Miller Associate Pastor Steve Ward Sunday School - (all ages) - 9:30 a.m.

Church Serv. - 10:45 a.m.

Located across from elemen. school on West St., Pastor, Dr. Kevin Schumann; 651-465-7171 Sun. Morn. - Sun. School for all ages - 9 a.m.

Morn. Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.

ST. DOMINIC - FREDERIC & IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - GRANTSBURG CATHOLIC MASS SCHEDULE

Pastor Andy McDaniel, 715-327-8402 Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Wor. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.; www.tradelakebaptistchurch.org

EUREKA BAPTIST

715-857-5411 Worship Service - 9 a.m.; Sunday School-10:15 a.m.

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES

Pastor Father Michael J. Tupa CTHs A & H - 715-866-7321 Crescent Lake Voyager Village area.

Mass Sun. 8:15 a.m., Thurs. 11:30 a.m.

Reconciliation as per bulletin and by appt.

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST - BALSAM LK.

FIRST BAPTIST - MILLTOWN

SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY

Pastor Doug McConnell Youth Pastor Chris Radtke At Grantsburg High School, 715-463-5794 Sun. Serv. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church, 28005 Old Towne Rd., Chisago Lakes, MN hcomm.org Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

BAPTIST

Danbury - 7586 St. Rd. 77, 715-866-7321 Pastor - Father Michael J. Tupa Mass - Wed. 5 p.m. (Summer), Fri. 9 a.m. (Sept.-May).

Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appt.

Balsam Lake - Rev. John A. Drummy, Pastor - 405-2253 Mass: Sat. eves. 6 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 a.m.; Tues. 5:30 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m.Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:30 a.m. Sun. or by appt.

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

Pastor Marlon Mielke, 715-825-3186 Sunday Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., 7 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - TAYLORS FALLS, MN

FIRST BAPTIST - WEBSTER

Church Phone 715-866-4111; Interim Pastor Ken Hyatt; Youth Pastor Jerry Scheumann Sun. School - 9:30 a.m.; Wor. - 10:45 a.m (Nursery Provided)

GRACE CHURCH OF OSCEOLA “The Cure for the Common Church”

NAZARENE

CALVARY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

510 S. Vincent, St. Croix Falls Pastor Tom Reaume, 715-483-3696 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:45 a.m. & Wed. 6:30 p.m.

FAITH COMMUNITY

7535 Peet St., Danbury, 715-656-4010 Adult Bible Service 9 a.m.; Services: Sun. 10 a.m.; Sunday School during church service.

NONDENOMINATIONAL

NONDENOMINATIONAL

CENTERPOINT CHURCH “Come as you are”

Pastor Dick Enerson, www.centerpointstcroix.com, 715-294-1833, Meeting at SCF High Schl. - Main entrance 740 Maple Drive, St. Croix Falls Sunday Worship 10 - 11:15 a.m.

NEW LIFE COMMUNITY - AMERY

Interim Pastor Craig Jorgenson Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Children’s Church: K to 6th Grade

NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY

Meets at Dresser Elem. School, Dresser Pastor Michael Brand, 715-417-2468 Adult Class 9 a.m.; Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 9:45 a.m.; Nursery available

NEW WINE CHURCH - CENTURIA 309 5th Street, , 715-338-2751 Pastors Randy and Pam Stone Sunday 10 a.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m.

NORTHERN PINES FRIENDS WORSHIP GROUP 715-733-0481 or 715-733-0480 for time of meeting.

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

722 Seminole Ave., Osceola Pastor Dr. Kent Haralson; 715-294-4222 or 715-755-3454; info@gracechurchosceola.com Sun.: Praise & Worship Serv. 9 am., Adult Bible Study 10:45 a.m., Children’s Sun. School 10:45 a.m.

RIVER VALLEY CHRISTIAN

GRACE BAPTIST - GRANTSBURG

ST. PETER’S COMMUNITY CHURCH

716 S. Robert St., Grantsburg, 715-463-5699 Sr. Pastor Brad Moore David Ahlquist, Assoc. Pastor Sun. Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School 11 a.m.

1289 160th St. (Hwy. 65), St. Croix Falls, 715-483-5378 Pastors Dan and Claudia Denissen Sunday Adult Bible Class 9 a.m.

(No child care available) Worship and Children’s Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

“Faith on Purpose” (Love God, Love People...period) faithonpurpose.org CTH F, Dresser, 715-483-2911 Pastor’s res./office Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

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It was an honor and a privilege to have your support on election night.

The people of Wisconsin stood up together on November 2 and asked for a new direction for our state. Now the hard work begins to bring that vision to life.

Over the next couple of months I will be hard at work to get ready for the start of the new legislative session. And I need your help to get ready. Please feel free to contact me at erik@seversonforassembly.com if you have any questions or suggestions for me before I officially take office on January 3.

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Students of the Week GRANTSBURG

FREDERIC

Jonah Tinman has been chosen Frederic Elementary School’s student of the week. He is the son of Jim and Amy Tinman and is in sixth grade. He loves sports, his two dogs and his favorite subject in school is math. He was nominated because of his effort and sportsmanship in physical education class.

Jessica Evans has been chosen Frederic Middle School’s student of the week. She is in eighth grade and the daughter of Julie and Robert Evans. She enjoys playing football with her brothers and likes to sing, draw, and write stories and poems. Jessica meets all class requirements in a punctual manner and is an avid reader.

She is one of the most polite and cooperative students. She is a hard worker and always does her best.

John Chelmo has been chosen Frederic High School’s student of the week. He is a senior and the son of Gordon and Angela Chelmo. He is involved in track and football. Hobbies include weight lifting and playing video games. He has consistently been on the honor roll and received academic letters. He is very pleasant and cooperative and never complains. He has excellent social skills and works well with others.

Keegan Hecht has been chosen Grantsburg Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in first grade and the son of Joshua and Vicki Hecht. Keegan is a positive role model for everyone in his class. He is a hard worker, kind, patient and is always listening.

He strives to do his best every day and makes good choices in the classroom and on the playground. His favorite class is gym.

He also likes math especially adding and counting money.

Christopher Pouliot has been chosen Luck Middle School’s student of the week. He is in seventh grade and the son of Jon and Rayna Memmer. He is a student who seems to really enjoy being in school. Outside of school, he helps haul wood, helps out at El Stinko and is in Boy Scouts. He is involved in baseball and football. His hobbies include being outdoors, bow hunting, rifle hunting, snowmobiling and four-wheeling.

Kyle James has been chosen Luck High School’s student of the week. He is a senior and the son of Mark and Patricia James. He is the Luck Badger Boy representative, student representive to the school board and on the honor roll. He is friendly, nice and volunteers for many things. He is involved in Art Club, FCCLA, Forensics, Drama Club and works at Subway. He is involved in football and track. His hobbies include boxing, painting, writing music and snowboarding.

David Koch has been chosen St. Croix Falls Elementary School’s student of the week. He is fourth grade and the son of Matt and Jessica Koch. He has a younger sister, Lindsey. They once went to Disney World. At school his favorite subject is math, but he also likes phy ed. At home he likes to play with the little kids at his mom's day care. When he grows up he would like to become a police officer or a firefighter.

Evan Gorres has been chosen St. Croix Falls Middle School's student of the week. Evan is in the eighth grade and the son of Angie and Brett Gorres. Evan is involved in cross country, basketball and soccer. His favorite subject is math. Evan is a very thoughtful and intrinsically motivated student. He is very organized and pays close attention to what he needs to get done. Outside of the classroom he also is quick to help his peers whenever he can.

Nick DeConcini has been chosen St. Croix Falls High School’s student of the week. He is a junior and the son of Nichole DeConcini. He has a brother, Palo, in the sixth grade. Nick enjoys skiing, golfing, hockey and pickup football games. He is involved in baseball and poetry slam.

WEBSTER

SIREN

Travis Morse has been chosen Siren Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in fifth grade and the son of Travis Morse Sr. and Lisa Tijerna. Travis works hard when he is in school. He cares about his schoolwork and strives to do his best every day.

He is very respectful and responsible.

Emily Virgilio has been chosen Grantsburg High School’s student of the week. She is a junior and the daughter of Mike Virgilio and Lori Needham. Emily is always willing to assist when asked, she has a great personality. She is a volleyball manager and is involved in art programs, AODA and does community service. Hobbies include painting and photography.

Her future plans include art school, cosmetology and massage therapy.

ST. CROIX FALLS

LUCK

Jaelynne Bowes has been chosen Luck Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in kindergarten and the daughter of John and Jennifer Bowes. Her favorite thing to do at school is to draw and color pictures. She is helpful and kind to everyone at school.

Kaylea Nelson has been chosen Grantsburg Middle School’s student of the week. Kaylea is in sixth grade and the daughter of Larissa and Chuck Nelson.

Kaylea is very friendly and always has a smile on her face. Kaylea works hard and is kind to others.

Kaylea's favorite class is reading, but she also enjoys playing clarinet in the middle school band.

Mackenzie Brown has been chosen Siren High School’s student of the week. She is in ninth grade and the daughter of Asheton and Melanie Brown.

She is friendly, outgoing and a fun student who is on the A honor roll. She participates in volleyball, basketball and track. She loves to read and write short stories or fantasy fiction. She also enjoys talking with her friends. Mackenzie is aspiring to be an author or own a bookstore.

Skyler Parent has been chosen Webster Elementary School’s student of the week. She is the daughter of William and Jennifer Parent. Skyler is in first grade and is always ready to get to work.

She is an organized student and she is a good listener. She is a good friend to her classmates, and she always has a smile on her face.

Ryan Curtis has been chosen Webster Middle School’s student of the week. He is in eighth grade and the son of Preston and Kelly Curtis. He does well in school. His favorite subject is English even though it is not easy for him. He is very responsible about getting his work done even when he has been absent. He seems to get along well with everybody. He is involved in hockey, football and baseball. His hobbies include hunting, fishing and skating.

Cullan Hopkins has been chosen Webster High School’s student of the week. He is a freshman and the son of Traci Hopkins and Rick Hopkins. He works hard in class and is proving himself as a very valuable student. He keeps up his grades and has balanced all the pressures of being new to the high school, making it look easy. Cullan is polite and has a great sense of humor. He is involved in football and track. His hobbies include hunting, fishing and weight lifting.

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Mackenzie Anderson has been chosen Unity Elementary School's student of the week.

Mackenzie is in third grade and the daughter of Mindi and Mark Anderson. Kenzie is a hardworking and enthusiastic student with a smile that never ends!

Kenzie is a wonderful actress.

Kenzie's favorite subject is reading and art, but she does well in every subject! Kenzie's activities and hobbies include basketball, playing computer games and Wii.

Courtney Allison has been chosen Unity Middle School's student of the week. Courtney is in sixth grade and the daughter of Jim Allison and Nina Allison.

Courtney was chosen because she is a leader and respectful young lady. She is responsible and she cares about her education. Her positive attitude and her pleaant demeanor are fun to be around.

Ethan St. Amand has been chosen Unity High School’s student of the week. Ethan is in 10th grade and the son of Thomas St. Amand and Martha St. Amand. He enjoys music classes the best. He plays the trombone and is involved with drama and baseball. He spends his time hanging out with family and friends and socializing. He hopes to attend a four-year college and discover something new. He resides in Luck and Milltown.

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Coming events

Happenings in the Upper St. Croix Valley communities

Photo by Gary King

Every Day, AA &/or AlAnon, Polk & Burnett counties, 715-931-8262 for time/location.

Osceola

• Ho-Ho-Ho-Liday Expo at the elementary school, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Every Monday, Indianhead Barbershop Chorus meets at the government center, 7:30 p.m., 715-483-9202.

Siren

• Santa lunch, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., school; tree lighting, 4:30 p.m., veterans park; parade, 5 p.m., veterans park to Crooked Lake.

• Christmas fair at Last Call, noon-4 p.m., 715-349-2630.

Every Tuesday, Bingo at the Burnett County Moose Lodge, Siren, 6 p.m.

Every Tuesday, Survivors of domestic violence &

sexual assault support group, Polk County, 800-2617233 for location, 6-7:30 p.m.

SUNDAY/5

NOVEMBER

Balsam Lake

• Carols by Candlelight at East Balsam Baptist Church, 7 p.m., 715-857-5411.

THURSDAY/25

Luck

Luck

• United Pioneer Home Christmas Tea, 2-4 p.m.

• Free Thanksgiving Day dinner at the Bone Lake Lutheran Church, noon. Call 715-472-2535 by Nov. 22 for reservations.

MON.-SAT./6-18 Milltown

Siren

• Polk County Operation Christmas at the United VFW, 715-485-8863.

• Thanksgiving dinner at the senior center, noon - 2 p.m., home delivery, call 715-866-4878.

MONDAY/6

FRI.-SUN./26-28

Balsam Lake

Taylors Falls, Minn.

• Red Cross class for adult/AED CPR at the Red Cross Office, 5:30-8:30 p.m., 715-485-3025, www.scvarc.org.

• Lighting Festival. Grand lighting & parade Fri. 6 p.m.; craft fairs; performances; Folsum House tours; Advent vespers, www.fallschamber.org..

TUESDAY/7

FRIDAY/26

Balsam Lake

• Red Cross class for first aid at the Red Cross Office, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 715-485-3025, www.scvarc.org.

Siren

• Fish fry at Burnett County Moose Lodge, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 715-349-5923.

Clam Falls

• Coffee hour at Clam Falls Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.

SAT. & SUN./27 & 28 Luck

• Holidazzle Stop & Shop at Hog Wild, 2-6 p.m.

SATURDAY/27 Frederic

• Ruby’s Pantry at the bus garage. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Distribution 10-11:30 a.m., www.rubyspantry.org, 310-629-7400.

Milltown

• Thanksgiving chili cook-off and supper at the community center, 4-7 p.m., www.milltownkarate@gmail.com.

Fog became another weather element arriving this past week, which saw snow, sleet and freezing rain, as winter made its entrance a good month before its official start. - Photo by Gary King • Holiday art sale, at Café Wren. Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 715-472-4700, www.cafewren.com.

Luck

THURSDAY/9

DECEMBER

SAT. & SUN./4 & 5

• 5th- & 6th-grade band/choir concert at the Unity school, 7 p.m.

• Red Cross class for infant/child at the Red Cross Office, 5:30-8:30 p.m., 715-485-3025, www.scvarc.org.

St. Croix Falls

WEDNESDAY/1

Siren

• Blood pressure screening at Bremer Bank, 9 a.m.1 p.m.

• Lions program and display lighting at Crooked Lake Park, 5:45 p.m.

St. Croix Falls

• “A Christmas Carol” opens at Festival Theatre, through Dec. 26, festivaltheatre.org, 715-483-3387.

MONDAY/29 Webster

• National Diabetes Alert Day at Wayne’s Foods Plus and Yellow River Pharmacy, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

TUESDAY/30 Luck

• Community Education Day at the elementary gym, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 715-472-2152, Ext. 103.

Webster

• Interfaith Caregivers clothing giveaway at the fire hall, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

• Alzheimer’s Support Group at SCRMC, 1-3:30 p.m., 715-483-0579 or 715-483-0431.

Osceola

• Community Homestead Holiday Fair and Bake Sale at the community center, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 715-294-3038.

THURS. & FRI./9 & 10

Frederic

Siren

• Community Choir Christmas Concert. Sat. 7 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m., Bethany Lutheran Church.

SATURDAY/4 Centuria

St. Croix Falls

• Cozy Country Christmas, Santa, hayrides, parade at 5 p.m.

THURSDAY/2

• Ruby’s Pantry at the town maintenance shop, $15 donation. Open 9:30 a.m., distribution 10-11:30 a.m.

• Year One: Bringing up Baby class at SCRMC, 6-7 p.m., 715-483-0579 or 715-483-0431.

• Christmas craft & gift sale at the community center, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 715-463-2603.

• Santa Day at Crex Convention Center, 9 a.m.-noon.

• Josh Rawlings performs at Festival Theatre, 7:30 p.m., 715-483-3387.

St. Croix Falls

FRI.-SUN./3-5 Danbury

• Christmas at the Fort, Fri. 4-7 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sleigh rides, food, Santa, silent auction, music and more.

Danbury

Grantsburg

Lewis

• Lewis Jam - Bluegrass, gospel & country music at Lewis United Methodist Church, 6-9 p.m.

• Christmas craft and bake sale at Lewis United Methodist Church, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Balsam Lake

Siren

• K-4th grade winter program at the school, 2 p.m.

FRI. & SAT./10 & 11 Danbury

• TRAILS Conference and Powwow at St. Croix Casino.

800-236-2195, Ext. 5311 or 5148.

Frederic

• Living nativity at Crosswalks Community Church, 6:30 p.m.

Webster

• Interfaith Caregivers toy distribution at the fire hall.

Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-noon.

FRI.-SUN./10 & 12 Luck

• Holiday art sale, at Café Wren. Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 715-472-4700, www.cafewren.com.

Luck

• Santa Day at Luck Lions Hall, 715-472-2080.

American Education Week

Luck

All staff members at Luck Schools were invited to a special breakfast Wednesday morning in recognition of American Education Week.

Luck Schools celebrated American Education Week last Wednesday, Nov. 17, with the administrative staff and school board serving breakfast to the rest of the staff. At right are bus drivers David Nelson and Dorothy Wallner, coming in for breakfast after finishing their morning routes. Food service director Ione Barron, left, and her staff prepared the meal, and school board treasurer Amy Dueholm is helping to serve it up.

Luck staff (front to back, at left) Carolyn Peterson, Tom Wesle, Roger Nelson and Jody Waterman are ready for breakfast at Luck School last week. The breakfast was served by school administration as a thankyou to staff in celebration of American Education Week. Serving (L to R) are elementary Principal Ann Goldbach, school board member Daryl Bazey, and district Administrator Rick Palmer. — Photos by Mary Stirrat

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