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No, this was not a convertible before the crash. After a near head-on crash with a semi on Hwy. 63 near Clayton last Wednesday, April 20, this Ford Probe was literally wrapped around the driver, Justin Nelson of Roberts.

Wis. Firefighters were able to cut him free to save his life, but it was an elaborate, hour-long operation. Nelson suffered serious injuries, but is expected to make a full recovery, mainly due to wearing his seat belts, according to sheriffs’ officials. - Photo courtesy of the Polk County Sheriff’s Department

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PD can’t have me

by Pat Solomonson Special to the Leader I have Parkinson’s disease.

I shuffle, I shake, I fumble.

Until I take my meds, I mumble.

In a typical morning at our house, hubby is up and at ’em long before me.

Bright-eyed and bushy-bearded, he brews coffee, then plans his day.

Mesmerized by the shimmering waters of the lake just outside our window, “Old Fuzzy Face” awaits the arrival of his beloved at the breakfast table.

He hears the creak of my walker as I trudge toward the kitchen.

“G’mornin,” I mumble.

He smiles. Conversation will wait. ‘‘Need coffee!” I plead.

“And your meds,” he gently reminds as he pours a cup for me.

April is Parkinson’s is a chronic, progressive neurological dis- Parkinson’s Disease order. It destroys brain cells that control movement. Al- Awareness though medications may reMonth lieve symptoms, there is no cure. However, with stem cell and gene therapy research, the personal efforts of Michael J. Fox and a huge network of committed researchers, I believe there will be a cure. Someday.

What should Congress do to reduce the federal deficit?

1. Look at all avenues to reduce spending, including Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid 2. Leave the entitlements alone - but consider all other government spending fair game 3. Tax the wealthiest Americans more 4. I don’t know enough to form an opinion Go to our online poll at www.the-leader.net (Weekly results on page 8)

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• Calvin M. King • Joan Delores Carlson • Vernon E. Anderson • Margaret Elaine (Monteith) Frey • Paul Arthur Oberg • Joyce E. Olson • Stanley L. Kistler • Ellen Elizabeth Charboneau • Joseph T. “Moose” “Peppy” Kopinski • Stanley L. Kistler Obituaries on page 14-15B

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Rudy and Pat Solomonson of rural Siren share a dance. - Special photo The rigidity commonly associated with Parkinson’s is typically most evident in the morning. I’m stiff, slow and sluggish. However, my cheerful mate seems to see beyond the blank face attached to the lethargic body that has now slumped into the chair across the table from him. He appears to be looking, instead, into the face of the vibrant young woman he wed back in 1972.

Four decades have now passed since we met … he then a 36-year-old carefree bachelor while I was a 40-year-old widow with five children.

Only the Almighty would arrange such a match!

I recently turned 80, and I do not like what’s happening to my body. I’d hoped to be like my mother, active well into her 80s. Or some of my

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ST. CROIX FALLS - Vocalist and performer, Laura MacKenzie will be appearing in a Mother’s Day matinee concert along with Gary Rue, guitarist and vocalist, on Sunday, May 8, at 2 p.m. at Festival Theatre. MacKenzie has been called “a jewel in the Twin Cities crown of Celtic players” by the Irish Gazette, and her Scottish heritage shines as she plays a wide range of musical instruments, including wooden flutes, whistles, concertina, Scottish smallpipes, Border pipes, French cornemuse, Spanish gaita, Medieval English Greatpipes, Leicester small pipes – and sings with her lilting soprano voice. Hailed as the “high priestess of Celtic music” by Minnesota Public Radio, a “Celtic music wizard” by Minneapolis Star Tribune and recognized as a master folk artist by the Minnesota State Arts Board, MacKenzie has enjoyed vast and varied experience in the world of music. She has done production work and appeared on “A Prairie Home Companion,” has rocked out with Boiled in Lead, toured with Lorie Line and her Pop Chamber Orchestra, and been awarded a Bush Foundation Artists Fellowship in Traditional and Ethnic Performing Arts. Tickets are $16 and are Flex Pass eligible. Additional concerts coming up at Festival Theatre include: Green Tea, Alice Peacock, Fizz Kizer and his Honky Tonk Café, The Fiddle Masters Concert and Sirens of the ‘60s. Check the Web site at www.festivaltheatre.org where tickets are available to order online. To reach Festival Theatre by phone, call 715-483-3387 or 888887-6002. - from Festival Theatre

Troopers honor Clayton student

CLAYTON - The Wisconsin Troopers Association has announced that a local student has placed in their annual statewide Art and Essay Contest. An art entry titled “A Safari at the Lost Museum” submitted by Morgan Gilbertson, a fifth-grade student of Char DeVos at Clayton School in Clayton was selected as a winner for this year’s competition. Morgan, the child of Mike and Kathy Gilbertson, received a $50 check and certificate of award.

All the winners and honorable mentions along with their family, teachers and friends were invited to attend an awards ceremony held on April 16, at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells. The program featured guest speaker Wisconsin State Patrol Superintendent Stephan Fitzgerald. This year marks the contest’s 24th year. Through the years the goal of the contest has been to promote positive citizenship on the part of Wisconsin’s students. All winning and honorable mention entries will be available for viewing at wi-troopers.org. Each year, the Wisconsin Troopers Association awards $4,250 to students who are selected as contest winners. With over 1,500 entries received, the association congratulates and honors all students who placed as winners and honorable mentions in this year’s contest. - with submitted information

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Registration opens for St. Croix River paddle

ST. CROIX FALLS - Registration has opened for a July celebration of the St. Croix River that includes 17 days of experiencing the river on water and land. The event is called Be Moved by the River, the signature pieces of the St. Croix River Association’s 100th anniversary events.

“Our intent is to celebrate in a big way this July,” said Deb Ryun, SCRA executive director.

“This river is what makes the region unique and it has sustained communities for thousands of years. We will bring regional and national attention to the St. Croix, recognizing the importance of protecting the river for a wide variety of uses while we are having a lot of fun in every town along the way.”

SCRA’s mission is to protect, restore and celebrate the St. Croix River and its watershed. It is the only organization with a watershed-wide scope that is able to focus on both sides of the river and both the upper and lower portions of the river basin. With such a large regional focus (7,800 square miles), it’s only natural that the centennial observation called for a signature event that would celebrate the entire river.

So, a progressive party has been designed, one that begins in Solon Springs, with a kickoff celebration on Tuesday evening, July 5, launches on the river the next morning, and works its way downstream with events all along the way, ending in Prescott, on July 22. There are two ways to celebrate: by land and by water.

Be Moved by the River is a 180mile paddle of the entire St. Croix River. On the bigger water, especially on the lower St. Croix, paddlers will be joined by sailboats, pontoons other motorized watercraft, and excursion paddleboats.

At lunch and overnight stops along the way, communities will celebrate and participate with music, performance, educational programs and food events.

An SCRA steering committee of about 30 people have guided the planning process led by Dan McGuiness, a paddler who has experienced thousands of miles of river travel in his lifetime.

“The St. Croix is such an enjoyable river,” said McGuiness. “For most sections of the river, anyone with minimal skill can paddle it.

It is small enough that you are never far from shore and yet fast enough to carry a canoe along at a nice pace. Be Moved by the

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River is a chance to paddle this beautiful river with others who love it and are always willing to share their own stories along the way.”

McGuiness was joined by photographer Gary Noren recently at the Midwest Mountaineering Spring Expo with a presentation titled the “Serene & Scenic St. Croix.” About 90 individuals jammed the room to learn about the July paddle and the opportunities to enjoy the St. Croix River.

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Find additional information and registration online for the Be Moved by the River 2011 Paddle of the St. Croix River at www.scrapaddle.org. Daily itineraries, links to outfitters, and opportunities for volunteerism are all found at the Web site and questions can be sent to paddle@scramail.com. - submitted

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ST. CROIX FALLS - The annual Taste of the St. Croix Valley fundraiser will be held Friday, May 6, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Chateau St. Croix Winery, with funds going to the St. Croix Falls Chamber of Commerce. Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased online at FallsChamber.org or by calling 715-483-3580. - with submitted information ••• OSCEOLA - St. Croix ArtBarn will open season 17 on Thursday, April 28, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., with auditions for the original children’s musical, “Up North!” Written by Ellen Johnson and Hannah Johnson with music by Carrie Loney, the story celebrates life in the northland of the St. Croix River Valley. The production will provide opportunities for thespians, ages 6 through high school, to focus on performance and basic technical theater. No prior theater experience is required. Rehearsals will begin in May with evening performances on June 17, 18, 24 and 25. ArtBarn is located at 1040 Oak Ridge Drive, west of Hwy. 35 next to the Osceola Middle and High schools. For more information call 715-2942787 or visit stcroixartbarn.com. - submitted ••• LUCK - The 2011 West Denmark Æbleskiver dinner will be held Saturday, May 7, from 3:307 p.m. at the West Denmark Church Hall. Cost for the dinner is $8 for adults, $4 for youth 6-12, and children 5 and under are free with paid adult.

The hall is 1.2 miles west of Luck off CTH N toward Cushing. Turn south at 170th Street. The day will also include a bake sale, raffle and ticket auction featuring Hannah Wren Fawver original artwork, handcrafted Roger Petersen woodwork, Minnesota Twins tickets and Luhrs-Bjornson pottery. For more information call 715-472-2383. submitted ••• RICE LAKE - So many veterans feel confused about benefits and services they’ve earned.

There’s so much to know ... and so many changes from one year to the next. That’s why the nonprofit Disabled American Veterans and the Harley-Davidson Foundation have teamed up to offer help. The DAV Mobile Service Office will be at the Rice Lake Harley-Davidson, 2801 South Wisconsin Ave., Rice Lake, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, to personally provide the best counseling and claim filing assistance available. This event is part of the nationwide Harley’s Heroes tour and is free to all veterans and members of their families. For further information, please contact National Service Office Supervisor Derrick L. Williams at 414-902-5736. - submitted ••• OSCEOLA – The Tri-County LifeCare Center announces its firs-annual 5K for Life to be held this Saturday, April 30, at the Osceola High School. This healthy and fun event will be a fundraiser for the center that serves anyone facing a crisis pregnancy. All ages are encouraged to participate and this will be a stroller- and familyfriendly route. There will be a timed 5K that starts at 9 a.m. and a 5K walk that starts at 9:15.

Registration is $20 per person or $45 for a family.

The registration fee is waived if you secure pledges equal to or in excess of that amount. The Tri-County LifeCare Center offers free pregnancy tests, confidential lay counseling, baby and maternity clothing and supplies, an Earn While You Learn parenting program, a 24-hour hotline and referral and recommendations. With the recent donation of an ultrasound machine from Project Life in Stillwater, Minn., the center will soon be offering free ultrasound services to pregnant women. To register for the 5K or to learn more about the center and its services you can log on to osceolatlc.org or contact the center at 715-7552229. – submitted

Third OWI for Roberts man

POLK COUNTY - Stephen Kronforst, 43, Roberts, was charged with his third OWI offense on April 20.

A police officer saw him driving on Hwy. 35 near 180th Avenue with his blinker on. The officer noted he didn’t turn and followed him. Kronforst was going about 55 miles per hour in a 45-mph zone. His license plate was registered for a Mercury Sable, but Kronforst was driving a maroom Buick.

The officer also saw Kronforst drift into the wrong lane three times and pulled him over.

Field sobriety tests were administered, including a Breathalyzer, which registered .15, and he was arrested. — with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

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Kreitlow to challenge Duffy Supreme Court

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Announces candidacy for 2012 race for Congress

disconnected to what Northwest Wisconsin needs from our representative to Washington.”

Kreitlow continued, “Just as my former state senate colleagues took the lead in standing up CHIPPEWA FALLS – Pat to the anti-worker Kreitlow this week anagenda of Scott Walker nounced his candidacy to in Madison, I’m ready represent Wisconsin’s 7th to fight on the WashingCongressional District in ton front to turn back the U.S. House of RepresenPat Kreitlow this new war on the tatives. Kreitlow intends to middle class.” challenge first-year incumAs a state senator from the 23rd Disbent Sean Duffy.

“I started exploring the possibility of trict from 2007-2011, Kreitlow authored a congressional campaign after the sweeping campaign finance reform new Republican majority began to legislation, helped close corporate tax show it had no interest in keeping its loopholes so that taxpayer dollars promise to focus on job creation and could be used for specific job creation economic recovery back home,” said projects and expanded health-care covKreitlow. “The last straw for me was erage to Wisconsin families who lost Sean Duffy’s vote to blow up their jobs.

Kreitlow, 46, graduated from UWMedicare, a promise we make to every middle-class American that says Eau Claire in 1986 with a Bachelor of decades of hard work will be rewarded Arts in journalism. He was a decadewith a retirement filled with the chance long presence in western Wisconsin to stay healthy. Instead, he wants to media, most notably as 6 and 10 p.m. give seniors a lame coupon and a news anchor at WEAU-TV, before shove back into the health insurance being elected to the state Senate in shark tank, even as he gives billion- 2006. He and his wife, Sharry, have aires another tax cut. This is no time two adult daughters and a grandson. for a congressman to be so severely from the Kreitlow campaign

Weather delays start of Hwy. 8 project

ST. CROIX FALLS - The start of a $6.4 million project to improve Hwy. 8 from Glacier Drive to Hwy. 35 north was delayed this week due to poor weather conditions, according to the state Department of Transportation.

The project, scheduled to begin Monday, April 25, is now set to begin May 4.

The project will include the construction of a modern roundabout at the intersection of Hwy. 8 and 208th

Street. Kraemer Company LLC is the primary contractor for the project. The improvements will provide a smoother driving surface and safer intersection.

Construction is scheduled to be completed by Oct. 7. Traffic will be restricted to single lanes in both directions until the first week of May. After that, traffic will run bidirectional on the eastbound lanes. - Gary King with information from DOT

recount starts

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer STATEWIDE – A statewide recount of the April 5 Wisconsin Supreme Court election started Wednesday, April 27, in each county in the state. The recount started at 9 a.m. in Burnett, Polk and Washburn counties and will continue daily until the process is completed.

The recount will be performed by the county clerk and the board of canvassers and will be open to Kloppenburg the public.

Unofficial results from the Government Accountability Board show that Justice David Prosser Jr. received 752,323 votes, 50.19 percent, in his bid for reelection, while his challenger, JoAnne Kloppenburg, receive 745,007 votes, 49.7 percent, a margin of 7,316 votes statewide. Kloppenburg requested the recount.

In this area, Prosser carried Burnett and Polk counties in the unofficial totals while Kloppenberg led in Washburn County. The votes were: Burnett Polk Washburn

Prosser Kloppenburg 1,950 1,659 4,662 4,438 2,270 2,453.

Polk County Clerk Carole Wondra told the Leader that the Polk County ballots were canvassed on Thursday, April 7, and she expects that the recount may be completed soon. The Board of Canvassers includes members nominated by the political parties. The Polk County Canvass Board includes Republican James Beistle and Democrat Duana Bremer.

Three flashing traffic light incidents in 2011 Follow-up on Hwy. 8 traffic light fatality story

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – On Friday, April 1, the traffic light at Glacier Drive and Hwy. 8 was in the flash mode. The signal was flashing red for north and south traffic, that is for traffic entering or crossing Hwy. 8. At about 11 a.m., St. Croix Falls resident Denis Bayle, 53, pulled out onto 8 into the path of a semitrailer. Bayle lost his life in the accident. The Leader has received information from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation on why lights go into a flashing state and how they are restored to normal operation.

Lights flash red for the access roads and yellow for main road. The lights do not flash red for all directions. The truck that hit Boyle was proceeding through a flashing yellow light and did not have to stop for a red flashing. Vehicles that stop for a flashing red light should not proceed until there is no traffic on the main highway.

Several things were learned about flashing signals including the fact that it has taken 4-1/2 hours in one situation to repair the light at Glacier Drive after the DOT was notified. That light was in the flash mode once in 2009, never in

2010, but three times so far in 2011, including the day of the fatality. All of the information was obtained from Jeff Olson, traffic engineer, and Richard Vydrzal, operating supervisor, with the Northwest Region of the DOT. The light at Glacier Drive was in the flash mode on Nov. 22, 2009, (Thursday) and Feb. 13 (Sunday), April 1 (Friday), and April 3 (Sunday) this year.

Olson says that “because of the recent and unusual spike in occurrences” the DOT is inspecting the signal system at the light “very thoroughly at the moment” even though signals all are inspected and maintained regularly.

A light can go into the flash mode when there is a power interruption that causes the signal to go out. The light then automatically comes back on in the flash mode. Actually, the term for a flashing signal is operating in “safe mode” according to the DOT. The light continues in the safe or flashing mode, red for the side road and yellow for the main road, until it is repaired.

The DOT does not know a light has gone into the flashing mode until it is notified by someone. There is no automatic relay message to the DOT that a light has gone out. That notification often comes with a phone call from local government, police, sheriff or highway workers. Local residents can make the notification. The call goes to the DOT regional office. There is no documentation of how long a light has been in the flash mode before someone

notices it and reports the situation.

The DOT response starts when they get the notification. An engineer is dispatched to make the repair. There is one engineer in Superior and a couple in Eau Claire. The closest available engineer is dispatched. There is always an engineer on call 24/7.

The response time, that is the time it takes to arrive on the scene once notified, for the four incidents ranged from 15 minutes to three hours. The shortest response was on a Sunday afternoon, the longest was a notification at 5 on a Sunday morning. The other response times were 1 hour 45 minutes and two hours.

Once on the scene, it took the engineer about 1-1/2 hours in each case to complete the repair. The repair time might be the shortest of the three segments involved in returning a flashing signal to normal status since the amount of time from the start of the problem to notification is unknown, and the time from notification to the start of repairs averaged almost two hours.

The DOT owns and operates five of the traffic signals in Polk and Burnett counties, two on Hwy. 8 at Glacier Drive and at 208th Street (the Menards intersection, soon to be a roundabout), the light in Amery at the shopping center south of town (not the two lights downtown), and the lights in Grantsburg and Siren.

The traffic lights at the intersection of Hwy. 8 and Glacier Drive east of St. Croix Falls. - Special photo

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PD can’t have me/from page 1

old skiing buddies, in their mid-80s still bombing the hills. Most disconcerting, though, is when ladies in their 90s offer to carry my tray when we eat at the senior center.

People with Parkinson’s are prone to falls. Because our bodies can no longer function on autopilot, we are taught to anticipate. To avoid falling, we must plan, or think through, each movement before we make it. “If in doubt, don’t” has become my mantra.

Tremors and the loss of finger dexterity make it hard to hang onto things. Thuds and crashes frequently emanate from my kitchen ... typically prompting an “are you OK?” call from the other room.

Then there is that strange phenomenon called “freezing,” experienced by most people with PD. Our feet seem to stick to the floor or “freeze” before taking that next step. I tend to rock back and forth (as if I were preparing for a blast-off) just to get that foot unstuck and repositioned.

Parkinson’s can affect muscles and internal organs.

Speech and swallowing difficulties are common. I deliberately try to ar-tic-u-late as I speak. After several disturbing choking episodes, I now concentrate on eating slowly.

I am thankful my mind remains reasonably intact.

Thoughts and ideas run rampant in my brain from the moment I awaken. But it takes a while to get my rigid body upright. As I lay there, procrastinating, the thoughts multiply. Would be nice if I could take notes, but due to PD, my handwriting is zilch.

As a writer and former newspaper reporter, the loss of finger dexterity resulted in frustration (and a few choice words) as I fumbled to strike the right keys. Now we have voice recognition software, which allows me to use our computer word processor sans keyboard. Sitting here, hands relaxed in my lap, I dictate into a microphone attached to my headset. I speak. The words appear!

Amazing!

“My husband doesn’t like to be thought of as my caregiver,” Solomonson writes, noting that he likes to think they are a team who take care of each other. The couple met four decades ago and the result was a marriage and blended family which included five of Pat’s children from her first marriage and eventually, grandchildren. - Special photos

Accommodations We have grab bars in the bathroom, a tray for the walker, a dressing stick and pickup sticks throughout the house. A special tool with a magnet on the end allows me to retrieve things like pins, needles or paper clips that slip through my clumsy fingers. Snap fasteners can replace buttons.

We each routinely wear our own cell phones on a strap around our necks. With preprogrammed directories, these phones provide a sense of security, knowing we can readily contact each other, a neighbor or a family member.

Most significant of all the accommodations that make our lives a little easier is a wonderful new ramp, custom built for us by the Siren Lions Club as part of their community service. At the time, both hubby and I required the use of walkers. The new ramp extends from our house to the garage, easing the struggle of negotiating stairs and facilitating the movement of anything that needs to go to or from the garage.

Support A Parkinson’s support group reminds us we’re not alone. It provides opportunities for both patients and caregivers to express feelings and share ways to cope.

At one meeting the husband of a woman with PD was describing a contraption he had rigged up to assist his wife with the difficulties many of us experience just getting into and out of bed. It sounded to me like he’s got the poor dear in some kind of cage!

My husband, an ingenious guy himself, was taking copious notes and asking many questions. Did he have a similar do-it-yourself project in mind? Could he possibly be planning to put me in a cage?

Any such plans were diverted, fortunately, with our recent purchase of a motorized adjustable bed. With its single remote control. I fervently hope we will be able to maintain marital bliss as old Fuzzy Face is suddenly and unwittingly propelled upright ... his sleep apnea mask concealing the startled look in his eyes ... each time I raise the head of the bed in order to get up and out when nature calls.

I do appreciate my husband. A friend who had Parkinson’s was very prone to falls but would not use a walker.

Or even a cane. The reason? Her husband told her it made her “look like an old lady.” (Will hold my comments about him.)

So I’m an “old lady” now. So be it! With aging, as with Parkinson’s, vanity becomes passé. For me it’s also accepting the fact that I can no longer be that multitasking go-getter. The skiing, the dancing, and now even the swimming, are part of my past. However, there’s a tradeoff. More time for writing. I do like to play with words.

Cooking is another creative outlet. I consider myself a fearless, experimental cook. Fortunately, my better half is also a fearless and generally appreciative guinea pig.

When restless legs interfere with sleep, I’ll get up and peruse cookbooks.

With a son in Iraq whose men can always use cookies, we set up a cookie contributions box at the senior center so that seniors who like to bake can be part of this little mission.

My husband doesn’t like to be thought of as my caregiver. “We take care of each other,” he insists. “We’re a

The Pat Solomonson file

Pat Solomonson was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2004. A journalism graduate and former newspaper reporter, she chose to share her personal experience with the disease with our readers this final week of April, which is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month.

In 1970, Pat’s life took on a whole new focus when one of her children was diagnosed with a serious mental illness.

Appalled by a lack of appropriate treatment, support services and community understanding Pat at age 53. of mental illness, Pat became a tireless advocate and educator.

She founded the Mental Health Advocates Coalition of Minnesota, now a part of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, and has been the recipient of numerous awards and recognition for her efforts, including a 1981 national volunteer award presented to her in Washington, D.C., by the National Mental Health Association.

Her first husband, Jay Bloemers, was killed in a firefighting accident in 1968. Two of their four sons, Steven Jay and John Derk, are now also deceased. In 1972, Pat married Rudy Solomonson. With one daughter and two sons, six grandchildren and four (soon to be five) great-grandchildren, the Solomonsons are now looking forward to a grand family reunion in July at their Dunham Lake home. with helping-hand services for our church family, along with welcoming gestures to the community.

team.” A lopsided team, I’m thinking, as I notice him taking over more household tasks, despite his own struggles with physical limitations.

As I hear him singing to himself while washing the dishes, those old dance tunes prompt memories of the years we whirled gracefully around the dance floor as part of a ballroom dance club. More recently, we enjoyed impromptu whirls around the kitchen. But with my walker making it a threesome, this became a bit cumbersome.

Withdrawal Since the average age of onset for Parkinson’s is 50s and 60s, most of us also have other medical issues. Discouraged after a botched-up spinal surgery seven years ago that’s left me with chronic back pain, and the initial diagnosis of Parkinson’s at about the same time, I started to withdraw. Indulged in many a pity party, I must confess.

Things I once did with ease were becoming a struggle.

The sheer effort it takes just to get that arm into that sleeve, for example, could bring me to tears. (However, a few moments of that let-it-all-out kind of sobbing can be cathartic.)

Looking around at others, many with burdens greater than mine, I had an epiphany. It seems the more people give of themselves, the more joy they experience in their own lives. Some even say they are grateful for whatever their burden might be.

A young friend who has serious health issues, yet still retains her droll sense of humor, advises, “Just because you’re in pain doesn’t mean you have to be one.”

My church needed someone to chair a long inactive Outreach and Nurture Committee.

I can do that, I thought, because I’m good at delegating. (Just ask my kids.) And I can at least get it off the ground, I thought, because I’m more of a catalyst. (Not so hot at followthrough.) Off and running, we put our faith into action

Blessings I am blessed with a supportive and understanding family. Two sons, one daughter, six grandchildren and now four great-grandkids. Also a caring and available church family. And I’ve learned how to ask for and accept help. Without apology.

I’m grateful for countless things I once took for granted. A good night’s sleep. Our warm and cozy home. And each morning, for the choices I still have in planning my day.

I treasure each day that my sweetie and I are able to remain here together in our comfortably eclectic house, the old family lake cabin, now expanded into our retirement home. We recently remodeled with accessibility in mind.

When fatigue sets in, I kick back in my motorized recliner and take a snooze. The call of the loons out on the lake soothes my soul. I’ve always been drawn to water for the peace and tranquility it exudes. Swimming came naturally. It allowed me to use every muscle in my body, yet be totally relaxed in the buoyancy water provides.

Now there are the memories. Frolicking out there on the lake, me as synchronized swim coach for a giggly little troupe of granddaughters and friends. Eager to learn and ready to create some of their own water ballet movements, they called themselves the “Water Belly Girls.”

When my time is up At my age it seems natural to think about facing my own mortality. Or the next phase, as I like to think of it.

When my time is up here on earth I’ll be able to shed this worn-out old body and anticipate a sweet reunion in heaven with two sons who’ve gone before.

As for eulogies at my funeral, my family and friends can consider it done. I asked for a sharing of memories in lieu of gifts for my 80th birthday. My family spread the word, resulting in a flood of funny, poignant, wonderful memories. Remembrances that are usually reserved for sharing, unfortunately, only after a person is gone.

After a long hiatus from writing, and as long as this voice recognition software understands my increasingly slurred voice commands, I can still shoot off the dreaded “memos from Mom” or whatever else I feel needs to be said.

I refuse to worry about the future. I am grateful now for what appears to be a satisfactory recovery after three very recent joint replacement surgeries. I now have two new shoulders and a second new knee. (I wanted matching pairs.)

Each day, as I talk to God about concerns among family and friends, I also ask him for help in coping with back pain and managing the inevitable progression of Parkinson’s disease. And each day, one day at a time, God faithfully grants me just that.

A recent obituary stated that the person died after a long battle with Parkinson’s. For me, living with this disease is an adventure, not a battle. It’s an adventure in faith, with my favorite Scripture continuing to assure me that “All things work together for good to those who put their trust in the Lord.” Romans 8:28.

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Clayton Fire Department and EMTs get high marks in elaborate extrication effort

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer CLAYTON – A horrific two-vehicle crash on Wednesday, April 20, near Clayton, left the driver so trapped it took local rescue crews quite a while to free him, as they literally cut the man’s Ford car into unrecognizable pieces in the effort. The good news is that the man survived and is expected to make an eventual recovery.

According to Polk County Sheriff’s officials, 21-year-old Justin W. Nelson of Roberts was behind the wheel of that 1995 Ford Probe GT that allegedly crossed the centerline and struck a partially loaded semitruck, nearly head-on. Nelson was reportedly “swaying back and forth into oncoming traffic,” according to eyewitness accounts.

The incident occurred at just before 9 a.m. on April 20 on Hwy. 63 in Clayton, just south of Clayton Avenue, when Nelson’s southbound Ford crossed the center-

Stories differ on how and why gun went off during a domestic struggle

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer OSCEOLA – An Osceola man is facing a felony charge of reckless endangerment after an incident early Easter morning in Osceola where he struggled with his girlfriend and had a rifle go off into a mattress.

According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, dispatch received a 911 call of a whispering woman early Sunday morning, April 24, at about 1 a.m., claiming her boyfriend had a gun. When officers arrived at the residence, they took Shane W. Marko, 30, into custody while they interviewed the woman on what had happened.

Both Marko and the woman seemed to have many similar accounts of what had apparently led up to the shooting incident. Allegedly, the duo had gone out to a local tavern but had gotten into a fight in

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STATEWIDE – There seems to be a lot of confusion when it comes to the use of the words town and township.

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Many towns in Wisconsin, but far from all, have roughly the dimensions of a township. Many incorrectly refer to towns as political or civil townships, because in most other states political units are also called townships. In Wisconsin, approximately 30 percent of the citizens live in towns and 95 percent of the state’s land area is within a town. with information from Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey

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line and went directly into the path of the transport truck in a 45-mph speed zone through the village. Police estimate he was about 3 feet into the northbound lane when he struck the semitruck, which was being driven by 49-year-old Jeffery Sigrist of Lodi. The semi is owned by a DeForest transport firm and was loaded with several vehicles at the time of the crash, meaning it was very heavy object to strike with a small car. “[Nelson] is lucky to be alive, it’s amazing he survived,” Capt. Smith stated. “He was literally wearing that car.”

Smith said it took Clayton Fire Department emergency workers almost an hour to free Nelson from the wrecked Probe.

They had to use two Jaws of Life hydraulic rams to stretch the metal work, while also using powerful cutting saws to dissect the vehicle into pieces to relieve the metal stress and ensure that Nelson was not crushed once other portions of the car were removed.

“The (Clayton) fire department really did a heckuva job to get him out of that car,” Smith said with a nod, adding that the man was semiconscious during the extrication and was fed several units of flu-

ids to keep his heart beating during the hour-long effort. Smith heaped great praise on the EMTs, first responders and firefighters on the scene, who not only took great care to extricate the driver from the car safely, but also were able to keep him alive, in spite of the massive blood losses.

“It says a lot about modern technology and the equipment they had on the scene,” Smith said. “But everyone did amazing work to save him. They really should get some credit.”

Nelson was eventually freed from the wreckage and taken by ground ambulance to Regions Hospital in St. Paul, where he remains still. His condition is unknown at this time, but Smith said he was “pretty broken up” but is expected to make an eventual recovery. He suffered serious injuries to both his legs, hips and other areas from the impact, but Smith credits his seat belt use for saving his life.

“If you look at that car, that says a lot about how much seat belts help,” he said.

Smith said Nelson would have been air lifted out, but the weather was somewhat foggy, restricting helicopter landings.

The investigation is ongoing, but Smith

said they did recover a piece of marijuana paraphernalia, and first responders reportedly smelled alcohol when they arrived on the scene. Toxicity screening was performed, but those blood tests will not be known for several weeks. However, charges of OWI, first offense, and operating left of center were filed this week against Nelson in Polk County Circuit Court. His court appearances are up in the air, due to his injuries.

The truck drivers was not injured in the crash and is not expected to face any charges. The Wisconsin State Patrol is investigating the late-model Kenworth transport to make sure there were no equipment malfunctions that may have contributed to the crash. According to the police report, the roadway was somewhat wet, and it was reportedly foggy, as mentioned earlier.

“The [truck] driver even let on to some of the responders that it was probably good that he [Nelson] hit his truck in a speed zone, instead of striking a family or someone in a car at higher speeds,” Smith said. “Again, it’s amazing he’s alive.”

the truck on the way home, and that the woman stopped on the highway, kicked Marko out and made him walk home. He apparently was able to get a ride home from his son, at which point the argument resumed at their Shane W. Marko apartment.

That is when the stories seemed to differ, as the woman claimed to have begun to throw some of his clothing out onto the patio, effectively kicking him out of the apartment. Marko claimed to police that he went into the bedroom to retrieve several rifles from under his bed and grabbed a 20-gauge shotgun from a closet to keep his girlfriend from throwing them out onto the patio, and when he returned to the bedroom, he stated that he saw another rifle, that his girlfriend claimed was her rifle,

and that they struggled and fell onto a bed, which is when he said she pulled the trigger, shooting the rifle into the mattress below them.

He claimed that she ran from the apartment with the rifle, and that he chased her and caught up with her down the road, grabbing the weapon and returning it to the apartment to place it back under the bed.

The woman disputes much of the Marko’s account and stated to police that while she was throwing his clothes out onto the patio, he retrieved a rifle and went into the living room, where she heard him load the rifle and return, claiming “I will show you how much I love you.” She told police she was scared for her life and tried to wrestle the weapon from him. That is when it discharged into the mattress, along her side.

That is when the woman said she ran from the building and hid, eventually seeing him pass her. She said she returned to the apartment and retrieved her cell phone, which is when she called 911, whispering and continuing to hide from Marko, even after police arrived and they

had placed him into custody.

The officers initially responding to the call had recommended that Marko be charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide, as well as intoxicated use of a firearm. However, the Polk County District Attorney’s Office has instead charged Marko with a lesser felony charge of reckless endangerment, which may also dovetail into a charge of intoxicated use of a firearm charge.

Capt. Steve Smith of the Polk County Sheriff’s Department said the intoxicated use of a firearms was “one of the specific elements of the reckless endangerment charge,” and said the reckless endangerment was “a more appropriate charge.”

Marko made an initial court appearance on Monday, April 25, where he appeared before Judge Conrad Richards, who set a $5,000 cash bond, with several stipulations, including that he was not to possess firearms or alcohol, and that he was not to have any contact with the victim. His next court appearance was set for Monday, May 2.

by Patty Murray Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIDE - People in Wisconsin have a dim view of their economic future. The Wisconsin Public Radio-St. Norbert College survey shows respondents think the state’s economy is in even worse shape than that of the nation as a whole.

Survey respondents feel the nation’s economy is now slightly worse off than it was at the same time last year. Thirty-eight percent say things are worse, and only 30 percent think times are better.

Wendy Scattergood is a survey analyst with St. Norbert College. She says people

have an even more pessimistic view of Wisconsin’s economy. She says only 18 percent feel things are better than last year, 45 percent say they’re worse.

“A lot of it may be all the discussion that’s going on with the state budget and the links of the budget with the economy,” says Scattergood. “Because, certainly if you look at unemployment rates, the unemployment rate is the state as a whole is lower than the unemployment rate for the nation.”

On a personal level, most respondents say they’re either holding steady or are worse off now than they were last year.

And Scattergood says people don’t feel so great about their prospects. She tracks the survey back 17 years to 1994 and very few feel they’ll be better off in 2012.

“Usually, people are much more optimistic. The median for the survey since 1994 is 53 percent feeling like they’re going to be better off. This time, it’s 41 percent. So people are still skeptical about their own financial situation as well as the state.”

The survey reached 400 people in Wisconsin via land line telephone. Results were collected in the first two weeks of April.

by Kristen Durst Wisconsin Public Radio MADISON - The state’s technical colleges are arguing that Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed nearly $72, million budget cut to the technical system is counterproductive to his goal of creating 250,000 jobs.

The state’s technical college systems would receive the largest of the governor’s proposed education cuts, a 30-percent decrease in state aid. Lori Weyers, president of Northcentral Technical College in Wausau, says that they’re being hit on all fronts with the proposed state aid cuts, coupled with the governor’s proposed local tax levy freeze.

“Look at the 250,000 jobs they are wanting to be created, 80 percent of those jobs will need skills that are from the technical college system,” says Weyers. “So it really doesn’t make sense why you would have the most serious cuts to the higher ed organization that’s going to help you meet your goal.”

At Blackhawk Technical College in Janesville, President Tom Eckert says enrollment has increased 54 percent in the past four years, and he predicts that businesses will be looking to them even more in the coming years.

“When we talk to manufacturers and others around the district, we are begin-

ning to see some loosening and they are beginning to hire, but they are hiring at levels at higher technical expertise than they have in the past, so the technical degrees are key.”

However, Eckert says that significant cuts in the governor’s budget may force them to freeze some programs and that they’ll likely see an increase in waiting lists. At NTC in Wausau, they recently had to lay off 21 employees.

Walker’s spokesman says the governor made the tough decisions necessary to improve the state’s fiscal environment.

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Discontent in Eureka

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Issues split town board

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer EUREKA – Eureka is one of the fastestgrowing towns in Polk County. And for the past few months, it has had some contentious issues that have divided its town government. At issue are charges relating to open meeting violations last summer and a complaint on how that issue was presented during the spring election. The parties in the disputes are three persons who served together on the town board, Gene Krull, Kyle Swanson and Jose Trejo.

Krull was defeated for re-election as town chair by Swanson in April. Trejo did not run for another term on the board but campaigned for Swanson. Krull says that some of the issues raised during the election were wrong and may have led to his defeat. Those issues relate to a town board meeting last summer that all admit now was not properly noticed.

Krull and Swanson have both been charged with violating the open meeting law for actions taken at that meeting on Aug. 12. Eureka had an ongoing discussion on whether to allow ATV use on town roads. The issue was on the agenda but not listed as an action topic. During the meeting, town Chair Krull made a motion to enact an ordinance to allow ATV use. Trejo seconded the motion, but according to a statement given to the investigator from the sheriff’s office, thought the motion was only for discussion. Krull and Swanson voted for the ordinance.

Trejo abstained. A few weeks later, a complaint about the action was filed with the sheriff by Eureka resident Philip Staley.

That complaint was made on Aug. 27, and by Sept. 9, Krull, Swanson and Trejo had been interviewed. Swanson and Trejo stated that the ATV action was unex-

pected, and Krull stated that the agenda was not specific and “probably a violation of the open meeting law.”

The complaint was filed with the circuit court on Jan. 28. Krull and Swanson both entered pleas of not guilty on Feb. 12.

Krull will have a court hearing on Monday, May 2, and told the Leader that he will enter a plea of no contest and pay court costs of $114.50, a settlement offered by the district attorney. Court records show that Swanson initially rejected that same offer and will have a court appearance Tuesday, May 24.

The open meeting violation issue surfaced during the spring election, both in campaign literature and in two stories in the Leader. The first Leader story, on March 23, was written with submitted in-

formation that was verified via court records. It stated that the town chair was charged with open meeting violations.

The story did not mention that board member Swanson had also been charged.

A follow-up story by the editor the next week, March 30, mentioned that Swanson had also been charged and included many more details, including statements given to authorities by Krull, Swanson and Trejo, including a statement that Krull was accepting the district attorney’s plea agreement.

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer EUREKA – The recent events in Eureka, with charges of open meeting violations and campaign violations, could seem to suggest a community with divided views.

But long conversations with Gene Krull and Jose Trejo reveal many similarities of goals and backgrounds. The differences may be more how things were done than what was done in the town.

Both Krull and Trejo have lived in Eureka for about 10 years. Both moved to Eureka from Minnesota where both owned businesses. Krull spent 40 years in retailing and ended his professional career in the publishing and graphic arts industry.

Trejo was in overseas marketing and owns

an international consulting company.

Trejo was also active in the Minnesota Hispanic community and was a voice for that community under several Minnesota governors.

Both Krull and Trejo came on the EurekaTown Board in 2007, an election that saw the entire old board retire, to be replaced by three new members. (The third new member, Roger Johnson, was defeated for re-election by Kyle Swanson in 2009 and returned to the board this April.)

The town shop had recently burned down, and they worked to get the new shop built under budget.

Krull and Trejo both note other accomplishments over the past four years. The town’s comprehensive plan was com-

pleted on time. A farmers market was started and has been successful. Swanson told the Leader, “We worked pretty good together.”

The issues within the board may have surfaced a year ago and involved issues relating to clearing the roadside ditches for mowing and signs for the farmers market. Conversations seem to suggest that their differences were on how things were done, not what was done.

Even the ATV issue, which resulted in the open meeting violation charges, was resolved with all three board members voting in favor of the ordinance permitting ATVs on Eureka town roads.

Now Krull continues to work with the farmers market. Trejo says he wants to

Gene Krull addresses the Eureka Town Board and residents. - Photo by Gregg Westigard

Fliers produced The campaign literature was a collection of four documents, fliers for town chair candidate Swanson and supervisor candidates Stephen Jacobs and Roger Johnson

and a cover piece on yellow paper. That cover piece had the headline “Chairman Gene Krull pleads guilty to state law violations!” The flier then went on to compare Krull’s actions to those of Swanson and Trejo. The piece referenced the Leader stories. It carried no disclosure as to who produced the flier.

The four pieces of literature were distributed in some places by being attached to the outside of mailboxes. Trejo, who said he was involved in distributing the flier, told the Leader that material can be put on but not in mailboxes. Krull has obtained a statement from the postal service quoting Postmaster John Gonya stating that mailboxes are for mail only, and material can not be attached to or hung from mailboxes. Krull has filed a complaint with the postal service.

Statement Krull made a statement at the beginning of the Eureka Town Board meeting Thursday, April 14. He mentioned that the vote for town chair was close, with Swanson getting 223 votes to his 204. Krull said that the campaign actions could have swung the vote against him, and that while he was not contesting the result, he was upset with how the campaign was carried out. He said that the flier and the Leader stories impugned his character and the timing did not allow him time to respond.

He said he had no intent to deceive the public at the August meeting but said the action item was not noticed properly.

Krull called the flier statement that he had pleaded guilty an absolute lie. He said that in addition to the postal complaint, he has asked for an investigation from the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board. Krull concluded by noting that “not one of us put the proper disclosure notice on our literature.”

Eureka disputes may be a matter of style, not issues

by Tammi Milberg Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – The city council for St. Croix Falls held the annual meeting of the council Tuesday, April 19, at city hall.

The council takes this time to swear into office newly elected officials, elect a council president and vice president and approve members for the committees, commissions and boards.

After councilpersons Brian Blesi and Lori Erickson were sworn in, the council elected a president. Blesi, who served as the previous council president, nominated Debra Kravig. Kravig was elected council president with a unanimous vote. The council elected a vice president after that when Blesi nominated Paul Kuhlman.

The council discussed members of committees, commissions and boards, and terms. Most will not see a change. Erickson as a council rep will serve on community development authority committee, cemetery board and plan commission.

The other council members will serve on the committees they served on previously.

In conclusion of the meeting, Mayor Darrel Anderson stated, “I want to thank the council. We had a good year. I want to welcome Lori back and it’s good to have Brian back. I think it’s going to be an exciting year. This will be my last year as

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work on building citizen involvement in the community. Swanson is the new town chair and at age 23, one of the youngest elected officials in the area.

Town government is an odd body.

There are three members on the board.

That means that no two of them can discuss town business except at the monthly board meetings. The town chair has no executive authority.

Town government often works in a very casual way. Once in a while that casualness results in a disagreement and people pull out the rules. For the most part, town government goes about its business outside the public notice.

Councilman Brian Blesi signs his papers after taking the oath of office as a city councilman at the April 19 annual city council meeting. mayor. I have no intentions of running again, and I look forward to a good final year as mayor.”

Kravig thanked Councilman Arnie Carlson, who was seated in the audience, for his years on the council. Carlson did

not seek re-election, and his seat is filled

by Erickson after the April 5 election.

The next regular city council meeting is Thursday, April 28. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. with a public hearing on the wastewater treatment plant.

Lori Erickson takes her oath of office as city council member at the Tuesday, April 19, annual meeting for St. Croix Falls. – Photos by Tammi Milberg

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Other positive things reported by Johnson involved the awarding of two Advanced Placement Incentive grants one for just under $2,000 to go Jeff Howe (left) was re-elected president of the Siren School Board at the board meettoward freshman orientation, ing April 25. Dave McGrane (right) was re-elected the board vice president. Other rethe other for $22,375 for curricu- elected officers included treasurer Jake Mangelsen and clerk Molly Bentley. lum development.

The April 25 meeting was a short one, with only two follows: Building and grounds committee - Howe, Mannew actions taken by the board in the regular monthly gelsen and Bentley. Budget and finance - McGrane, session. Duane Emery was approved as the board rep- Mangelsen and Duane Emery. Personnel and negotiaresentative to be on stage during this year’s graduation tions - Dayton Daniels, Howe and Bentley. Policy, Planceremony. Next year’s graduation date was set for Fri- ning and curriculum - Daniels, Liz Simonsen and McGrane. day, May 18, 2012.

Upcoming committee meetings include: Budget and Newly re-elected board members Jake Mangelsen and Jeff Howe took their oaths of office. Board officers were finance - Monday, May 16, 5 p.m. Building and grounds also re-elected with Howe continuing as president, Dave - Monday, May 16, 6 p.m. Policy, planning and curricuMcGrane as vice president, Mangelsen as treasurer and lum - Tuesday, May 17, 6 p.m. Personnel and negotiations - Wednesday, May 18, 5 p.m.

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In open session following closed-session discussion, Committee assignments were announced by Howe as Howe was hired as middle school assistant track coach.

No money from the district is involved as Howe is donating his pay back to the program. The board also approved all extracurricular contracts for 2011-2012 as presented.

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• Where to write • President Barack Obama 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D.C. 20500 www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ Gov. Scott Walker Wisconsin State Capitol Madison, WI 53707 transition@wisconsin.gov

Congressman Sean Duffy (7th District) 1208 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 202-225-3365

U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl 330 Hart Senate Office Bldg.

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

Rep. Erik Severson (28th District) Room 6 North State Capitol Madison, WI 53708 608-267-2365 • 888-529-0028 FAX: 608-282-3628 rep.Severson@legis.state.wi.us Rep. Roger RIvard (75th District) State Capitol Room 307 North P.O. Box 8952, Madison, WI 608-266-2519 • 888-534-0075 rep.rivard@legis.wi.gov U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson 2 Russell Courtyard Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-5323

Sen. Robert Jauch (25th District) Room 415 South, State Capitol P.O. Box 7882, Madison, WI 53707 Sen.Jauch@legis.state.wi.us Sen. Sheila Harsdorf (10th District) State Capitol, P.O. Box 7882 Madison, WI 53707 608-266-7745 • 715-232-1390 Toll-free - 800-862-1092 sen.harsdorf@legis.state.wi.us

Rep. Nick Milroy (73rd District) Room 8 North, State Capitol P.O. Box 8953, Madison 53708 rep.milroy@legis.state.wi.us

Burnett County has been taking what can only be described as a public relations beating recently.

While it's hard to deny that news about the county’s growing poverty rates and declining population is factual, there are no stunning revelations.

And we're not sure all of the revelations mean anything.

For example, Burnett County was ranked number 9 in a list of the “Top 10 American Ghost Towns” by Douglas McIntyre of 24/7 Wall Street, a Web site apparently dedicated to financial news nationwide. The story also popped up in the Yahoo.com news.

"The county's attractiveness as a tourist destination has faltered," McIntyre writes. "Home values have fallen for three consecutive years. Cuts in the Wisconsin state budget will lower state aid. People are more likely to default and abandon vacation homes than their primary residences."

Some of that may be true, but it’s not clear that the county’s allure as a tourism destination is waning, but rather suffering the same fate as other tourist destinations due to the economy. And what county has seen home values rise the past three years?

And if you were in a real argumentative mood, you argue more people are abandoning their permanent homes to move to their vacation homes during these difficult economic times.

The statistic that put Burnett County on the “Ghost Town” list in the first place - the housing vacancy rate - is confusing. Out of more than 15,000 homes, there is a vacancy rate of 55 percent.

But should a vacancy rate in a tourism area - where most homes are vacant much of the year - count as a valid statistic? To gauge what? There are more seasonal homes in Burnett County - 8,456 - than permanent homes - 6,814.

Census figures also show the county’s occupied housing units increased more than 6 percent in the past decade.

Obviously it's a statistic that can be manipulated.

There was also a slight decline in population in the county over the last 10 years (1.4 percent), compared to a healthy 7-percent increase for neighboring Polk County. Why? There is the staple answer - economy - but are there other factors?

Statistics from the treasurer's office show that there are nearly 2,000 cases of delinquent property taxes out of just over 32,000 taxable parcels for the tax year 2010. Is that simply the economy?

The most alarming - and perhaps more difficult to defend - is the statistic showing Burnett County being number 1 in the state when it comes to the increase in its poverty rate since 2000 - nearly doubling, from 9 percent to 17 percent. That's more than any of the other 71 counties in the state. That also means Burnett County ranks high among all counties in the nation in that category.

Again, the reasons why may come easier than solutions.

To the credit of the people living in the county and branches of its county government, a Hunger Task Force was formed this past year.

People are helping to organize donations to food shelves and donate what they can individually.

Like so many counties nationwide, Burnett is a dichotomy of cultures poised for great things and challenged by disconcerting numbers. How you address those numbers will always be a matter of debate, but the spirit of helping others is alive and well in the county.

And that puts Burnett County on an important Top 10 list.

Editorials on this page by Gary King

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• Letters to the editor • An open letter to Sen. Harsdorf

After reading your statement supporting your vote against teachers, I feel that I must respond. I own a small gear technology company in Grantsburg. We have 17 very talented, committed employees. I signed the petition to have you recalled. I am not an out-of-state agitator. I am not one of the angry protestors who, as you say, “chant, carry signs and even intimidate.” I am simply concerned about the quality of life and especially the educational system in this beautiful state.

One of the fundamental reasons we moved our business here six years ago was for that educational system. The University of Wisconsin has a top-notch engineering department with excellent focus on polymer technology. The Grantsburg school system is also excellent. When I heard of Gov. Walker’s proposal to further reduce salaries and benefits for teachers, I tried to contact you. You didn’t return my calls or answer my e-mail. In that e-mail I asked you to consider carefully the ramifications of such a move. I wish you had done so. Teachers have already been hit hard by budgets. I have seen deterioration in the university system for some years now. You cannot really think that teachers are overpaid. Have you investigated at all the long hours put in by our committed educators because they care about the students whether or not the pay is adequate?

What will my company do when we can no longer find good, qualified, graduating engineers in Wisconsin due to budget cuts? What will our families do when they see their children learning everything through a video monitor because the district can’t afford teachers?

Your solution will hurt not only the business climate but our children’s future. Perhaps your next step will be to privatize the educational system, perhaps with sponsored spaces. Might we have a McDonald’s cafeteria with a Wal-Mart commons area for student shopping?

Harsdorf, your statement about outside interests and rabble-rousing protestors convinced me that you are ignoring some or most constituents in your district. Your allegiances must lie elsewhere, therefore I signed the petition, and I will vote for your removal.

Rod Kleiss, president Kleiss Gears, Inc. Grantsburg

Misinformed

Reading an article in the Wednesday, April 20, edition of Inter-County Leader, I see the uninformed is trying to coerce the Polk County Board to rescind the longtime practice of a short prayer and a moment of silence at the beginning of board meetings.

It seems the Freedom From Religion Foundation’s co-President Annie Laurie Gaylor is among the uninformed on what our Constitution really states.

She, among many others, lives under the wrong interpretation of Amendment I to the Constitution.

I’ve wondered who teaches or misleads these unsuspecting souls. What a shame.

Amendment I reads, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of a religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.”

This amendment was established so when we elected a president, we did not have to follow the same religion as our new president, whether a Presbyterian, Baptist, Catholic, atheist or whatever. The population of our country did not suddenly have to convert to that person’s religious beliefs. This was a common practice in the “old country” where our ancestors emigrated from and our Founding Fathers wanted to make sure it would not happen here in our new country.

We are free to worship as we wish without someone telling us how to do it. We are free to express our religious beliefs and our opinions.

These misinformed and misled people prey on other misinformed and vulnerable individuals. They insist others should

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follow their misguided ways.

Good for the Polk County Board for not taking action on such garbage.

Carolyn Lumsden Dresser

Show some courage

I lived in Prescott when Sheila Harsdorf started her political career. She spoke at a Prescott Chamber of Commerce meeting.

She stressed as her platform she would cut personal property taxes in half. I raised my hand and said, “the property tax finances the schools, so how are you going to finance the schools when you propose to cut taxes?” She changed the subject and talked for an additional five minutes. I asked her again, “How are you going to finance the schools?” Once again she changed the subject and talked for another five minutes. For the third time I asked her again how she would finance the schools. She said she would like to finance them out of the casino revenue, but that money was already committed. So the question remained unanswered until now.

Now Gov. Walker, the Koch brothers and Harsdorf are pushing a radical agenda that disenfranchises the teachers union and all collective bargaining of public employees, cuts aid to children and the needy, while cutting taxes to the rich.

Harsdorf justifies this by saying when we cut taxes to the rich, we will then create jobs and reduce unemployment. We have had 10 years of Bush cutting taxes to the rich. Where are the jobs? The rich took their tax cuts and moved the jobs to China. Corporate profits are at an all-time high while taxes are at a 40-year low. It’s time for Harsdorf to show some courage and move to raise taxes on some of her heavy contributors, rather than lay the burden on who Jesus called, “the least of these.”

Francis C. Peterson Spooner

People make it work

Indianhead Community Action Agency is what and where it is today due to the many people who dedicate their spare time to helping residents of Burnett County. In 2010, Burnett Connections logged 6,628.5 volunteer hours and 3,009 in-kind hours totaling almost 10,000 hours. National Volunteer Week began in 1974 when President Nixon signed an executive order establishing the week as an annual celebration of volunteering.

ICAA can use volunteers to help for a few hours a week to several hours a week. We can use help to manage the different departments in the store. Perhaps you love baby and toddler clothing and would just love to come in one afternoon a week to arrange those items. Maybe linens are what you enjoy and would have fun arranging those items on a weekly basis. Or maybe decorating is what you love the most and arranging all the home décor donations would be something you enjoy. We can always use people in every area imaginable in the store. Everything from cleaning, sorting, to staging is needed. Help is always needed in the food shelf as well. Two days a month the food trucks come in, and we can use volunteers to help unload and label food. Stop in and let’s talk and see how you would like to get involved. We have something for everyone.

If you would like to be involved in Connections please call LeAnn at 715-866-8151 or volunteer applications can be picked up at the front desk.

Volunteers are not paid, not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless.

LeAnn Mulroy Community services specialist Webster

Psychology 10 1

If you start with a cage containing five monkeys, and inside the cage hangs a banana on a string from the top, and then you place a set of stairs under the banana, before long a monkey will go to the stairs and climb toward the banana.

As soon as he touches the stairs, you spray all the other monkeys with cold water. After a while another monkey makes an attempt with the same results – all the other monkeys are sprayed with cold water. Pretty soon, when another monkey tries to climb the stairs, the other monkeys will try to prevent it.

Now, put the cold water away.

Remove one monkey from the cage and replace it with a new one. The new monkey sees the banana and attempts to climb the stairs. To his shock, all the other monkeys beat him up.

After another attempt and attack, he knows that if he tries to climb the stairs he will be assaulted.

Next, remove another of the original five monkeys, replacing it with a new one, followed by a fourth, then the fifth. Every time the newest monkey takes to the stairs he is attacked. Most of the monkeys that are beating him up have no idea why they are participating in the beating of the newest monkey.

Finally, having replaced all of the original monkeys, none of the remaining will have ever been sprayed with cold water.

Nevertheless, none of the monkeys will try to climb the stairway for the banana.

Why, you ask? Because in their minds, that is the way it has always been!

This my friends, is how Congress operates, and is why, from time to time, all of the monkeys need to be replaced at the same time.

Jerry Willits St. Croix Falls

Cutthroat times two

Regarding Skip Sofie’s letter about the Frederic Village Board deciding to grant a liquor sale license to the Dollar General, if that is indeed the case, when should a town draw the line on shooting itself in the foot, local businesswise?

Surely, this is a bit of news that should have had some public input?

As I recall, there was plenty of interest in the Dollar General coming to town in the first place, on both sides, and that makes me believe the town folk might have wanted to voice their opinion on this business extension. I know I’d like to.

People may not remember this, but the Dollar General is a franchise, one of 8,600 such stores across the country. Does that seem personally linked to the welfare of the small-business community in Frederic to you? How much of that store’s profits remain in this village?

Skip asks if Frederic can afford another empty building. A good question, especially when half a dozen buildings on our three-block Main Street are either up for sale or empty, complementing the almostone-per-block houses for sale here. Who in their right mind would want to kill another locally owned business? I remember a public hearing when the pool hall wanted a liquor license.

Why is this one sliding into place so quietly? Do people still believe the Dollar General store is the answer to Frederic’s economic and business woes?

Skip, in all solidarity, I’m on my way over to make a purchase.

Politically confused Kelly Green Frederic

No incentive for frugal health care

Medicare spending is high for many reasons, including the very high cost of dying and supply drives demand.

All of us will die. Most of our medical costs will come about as we die. Each day on the average, intensive care costs $10,000. Medicare spent $50 billion last year on the last two months of patient lives. One-seventh of all medical spending in the U.S. is on the last six months of our lives. Obviously, we must be willing to talk about how we want to die if we are to control the costs. I don’t think I have ever heard someone say, “I want to die after four months on machines in intensive care.” So write your living will, advanced directives and tell relatives and your doctor what you want, and be firm

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with them.

Doctors, clinics and hospitals make money if they are busy. Buy a $1 million MRI machine, and to make the payments you have to use it often. Have 25 hospital beds, and you must keep them full to be efficient. The supply of medical services drives the demand for them, when, as in the U.S., medical reimbursement is based on the number and complexity of procedures rather than the outcome. A botched operation with lots of extra care and repair afterward brings in more money than if it goes right the first time.

The rewards go to the extra tests, to the optional surgeries with no incentive to be frugal to patient or to medical provider.

This must be changed!

You can diagnose Parkinson’s with an office visit and a trial of dopamine medication or you can run head scans, blood tests, neurology consults and many other expensive tests. If the incentive for the patient and for the provider to do the tests is “to be sure,” of course they get done. We patients can’t be expected to know what is right, and if Medicare and insurance pays, we don’t even ask for efficiency.

Russ Hanson Cushing

Regression

According to Project Vote Smart, the Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce group gave Rep. Nick Milroy a rating of 12 (out of a possible 100).

PVS gives the following description of WMC on their Web site (votesmart.org).

“Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce is a statewide, nonprofit business association representing Wisconsin business. Currently, the association has nearly 4,300 members that include both large and small manufacturers, service companies, local chambers of commerce and specialized trade associations. Promoting a healthy business climate since 1911, it is a merger of the Wisconsin Manufacturers Association, the State Chamber of Commerce and the Wisconsin Council of Safety.”

In last week’s Leader, Rep. Milroy laments Gov. Walker declining $810 million in tax money for a slow train to and from nowhere. He doesn’t mention that the transit time would be longer than by car or bus nor that you have to take a cab, bicycle or walk from the respective stations to your destination. I would think that with his education he would be concerned about the disruption of frog, turtle and bullhead habitat caused by the railway construction. Every trestle over a stream could mess up a clam bed. How about the aesthetics? Who wants to look out the window at a train belching carbon dioxide or a new bridge? Oh! and we will have to subsidize it until h—- freezes over.

He continues to tout the merits of biomass fuels that include food crops. He forgets that biofuels take tremendous amounts of water and return a product that only produces two-thirds the energy of fossil fuels. It takes 1.45 gallons of ethanol to equal the energy of hydrocarbon fuel. Ethanol subsidies are 45 cents per gallon. He contends that Walker’s canceling a biomass plant will cost 300,000 jobs, really?

Milroy wants to put up a bunch of windmills to grind up the whooping cranes and trumpeter swans. He forgets that there is no power grid for the windmills. We will have to dig up Mother Earth to attach the wires to the existing system.

When the wind doesn’t blow the windmills don’t work.

He’s worried about water pollution.

How does that comport with growing corn on every acre, for ethanol?

Rep Milroy contends that without the Wisconsin Purchase of Agriculture Conservation Easement program, farmers will go out of business. He implies sprawling development is forcing people to sell their land, really!

I wish he would comment on the president’s plan to ruin the economy, jeopardize our security and spend our way to prosperity.

Brooke Biedinger Frederic

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• Letters to the editor • K2

K2, Spice, Ivory Wave, Pure Ivory and others. These are the terms with which law enforcement has become all too familiar over the past two years. These terms relate to a number of legal products that contain hallucinogenic and stimulant substances that have rapidly grown in popularity since 2009.

Today, people, including minors, can walk into any number of convenience stores, gas stations and head shops across the state and purchase incense, bath salts, plant food, and other similar products marketed for in-home use and labeled not for human consumption. It is common knowledge, however, among those making such purchases that the products can be smoked, snorted or otherwise ingested.

The results are powerful and devastating. That’s because the products are laced with one or more synthetic cannabinoids, or one of two other chemicals commonly referred to as MDPV and mephedrone.

Synthetic cannabinoids are hallucinogens, but also cause seizures, agitation and paranoia. They are manufactured, often overseas, and then sprayed onto other products packaged for legal sale.

MDPV and mephedrone are potent stimulants, but also cause hallucinations, agitation and paranoia. They are usually in a powdered form, similar in appearance to cocaine or methamphetamine.

Since the increasing status of these drugs is such a recent phenomenon, none of these substances are covered by Chapter 961 Wis. Stats., Wisconsin’s Uniform Controlled Substances Act. Assembly Bill 57 changes that.

AB 57 amends Chapter 961 by expanding the list of hallucinogenic controlled substances to include several identified synthetic cannabinoids. The bill also amends Ch. 961 by expanding the list of stimulant controlled substances to include MDPV and mephedrone. Perhaps just as important, the bill also expands the list of controlled substances to include all precursors and analogs of synthetic cannabinoids, MDPV and mephedrone.

Substance abuse can cause physical and psychological damage to the user. In addition, substance abusers force unpredictable and dangerous encounters with their local law enforcement, and force their communities to deal with more vandalism, traffic accidents, property thefts, identity theft, etc. Drug use by parents often brings increased cases of child neglect, endangerment and even abuse.

We need to make sure that law enforcement agencies and prosecutors have the tools to eliminate or at least limit substance abuse and its negative impacts.

Please join me in supporting Assembly Bill 57.

Thank you.

A.G. Van Hollen State Attorney General Madison

Prayer very important

If there ever is a time in our history, now is not the time to abandon prayer.

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is attempting to ban prayer in our Polk County Board meetings. I say more prayer is needed to deal with the problems on the national, state and local levels. We should pray for the Freedom From Religion Foundation people so they wake up. America was founded on Christian principles, and that includes prayer.

Russell Kiecker Town of Bone Lake

Recommended reading

In the last month, I have had the opportunity to read two amazing books that I would recommend to anyone who questions the existence of Heaven.

“Heaven Is For Real” is about an almost-4-year-old boy, Colton, from Imperial, Neb., who visits heaven while on the operating table for a ruptured appendix that had been wrongly diagnosed as flu.

About four months later and for the next couple of years, Colton told his family about it, including about people he had

seen that he didn’t know anything about.

The other book, “The Boy Who Came Back From Heaven,” is also a true story and is about Kevin and Alex Malarkey.

Kevin, the father, was driving, and Alex, 6, was riding in the back seat when they were in a terrible car accident. Alex was almost killed, and for a long time they didn’t know if he would live, but he did, in answer to the prayers of hundreds of people. It is the story of miracles and angels, and heaven. This young man now tells everyone who will listen that they need a relationship with Jesus Christ.

We are celebrating Easter, and that is what the Easter story is all about; God making a way for people to spend eternity with him. People are separated from a holy God because of sin, but God so loved the world (us) that he gave his only begotten son, Jesus, to die on the cross and pay the penalty for our sin so we can spend eternity in heaven with him. But it isn’t automatic. We must believe and repent, and receive Christ as our savior and the lord of our life. It is the story of hope in a world that seems so dark sometimes.

Alex, loves heaven so much that, even though he loves his parents and siblings, he is anxious to be there.

If you have doubts about the existence of God or heaven, or even if you already believe, I encourage you to read one or both of these books. When you are preparing for your future, don’t forget to prepare for eternity.

MaryEllen Olson Amery

Special interests?

I have just read Sen. Sheila Harsdorf’s disingenuous press release in response to the news that petitions have been submitted to the Government Accountability Board demanding her recall. She claims that 22,300 voters who signed petitions were influenced by outside “special interests.” She uses the phrase “special interests” five times in one short press release and that’s not counting the “out-of-state and out-of-district interests” that may be special too ... amazing! It’s as if Harsdorf has taken a page from the G.W. Bush playbook of WMDs. Say it often enough and people will think it’s true. How many times did we hear about Weapons of Mass Destruction before the Iraq invasion?

When I think of “special interests,” I think of the oil lobby and especially the Koch Brothers and their huge financial impact on the last election. I wonder if Harsdorf is thinking of the Koch Brothers? I am guessing that her list of “special interests” is similar to Scott Walker’s list and includes teachers, government workers and union members. If being a teacher, government worker or union member qualifies one as a “special interest,” then as a former teacher - I must admit to having a “special interest” in our children and other students being well-educated and not apologizing for seeking adequate funding for teachers to do so. As a former county government employee, I also must admit to having a “special interest” in educating Wisconsinites about our environment and make no apologies for seeking adequate funding for government employees working in water quality, recycling and other environmental programs. As a former union member, I have a “special interest” in respecting worker rights that were gained through a democratic process of honest, hardfought and time-honored negotiations rather than the Walker autocratic process.

It’s unrealistic to think that 22,300 residents of the 10th Senate District who signed petitions to say it’s time for another election were controlled by “outside special interests.” Note that only 15,744 signatures were needed to recall Harsdorf. Likely those 22,300, and thousands more to follow in the recall election, were driven to add their signatures in order to protect the best interests of Wisconsin citizens.

Gary Noren St. Croix Falls

Rep. Severson responds to Polaris announcement

Applauds decision of company to continue operations in Osceola

OSCEOLA – State Rep. Erik Severson, R-Osceola, issued the following statement after Polaris announced their plan to keep engine manufacturing jobs in Osceola.

“I am thrilled to hear that Polaris will be keeping some of their engine manufacturing operations in Osceola. This is the beginning of the job growth we have been expecting as a result of the legislation passed by my colleagues and I during the first 100 days in office.

“We have been seeing this type of growth in the manufacturing sector statewide. In February alone, the state added over 4,000 jobs in the manufacturing industry. The retention of 50 jobs at

the Osceola plant is a good first step toward continued growth not only for Wisconsin, but also for the 28th Assembly District.

“In looking at the March jobs numbers, I am encouraged by the fact that all three counties I represent, Burnett, Polk and St. Croix, saw a decrease in their unemployment rates. Statewide saw an increase of 10,000 jobs in March alone. This continues the trend of job growth for Wisconsin in 2011.

“The message from Madison has been, and will continue to be, job creation. We need to continue to press forward, get people back to work and stop reckless government spending. By getting Wisconsin’s fiscal house in order, we send a clear-cut message to businesses that our state is not only open for business, but that Wisconsin is the place to do business in the Midwest.” - from the office of Rep. Severson

Rivard dialogues with constituents

Office hours and a town hall meeting result in civic discourse

RICE LAKE – Rep. Roger Rivard’s, RRice Lake, held his first round of office hours and a town hall meeting in the district on Thursday, April 21.

“I was elected to listen and represent the people of the 75th,” said Rivard.

“That’s exactly what took place today. I want to thank everybody who made the time and effort to meet with me. Today reaffirmed my belief that, regardless of agreement on any one issue, it takes each of us working together to solve the problems that our state and nation face. ” Office hours were held throughout the district in Spooner, Turtle Lake and Barron. A town hall meeting was held in

Rice Lake. Rivard has stated that there are plans in the works for more office hours and town halls throughout the district.

“This has really proved to be a meaningful day for me. I was reminded why I ran for office and why I’m working so hard to make this state a better place to live. I am thankful for the opportunity to serve this district and count myself lucky to live among such great citizens.”

The discussion covered concerns and suggestions for the biennial budget, the Budget Repair Bill, the future of education and many local issues.

If you were unable to attend, Rivard would still like to hear from you via phone, e-mail or in person. - from the office of Rep. Rivard

Free disposal of unwanted prescription medications at fairgrounds

ST. CROIX FALLS – On Saturday, April 30, Polk County will again participate in the nationwide prescription drug takeback program.

This program offers Polk County residents an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. The Polk County Sheriff’s Department and St. Croix Regional Medical Center have joined together to offer collection services, which are free and anonymous – no questions asked.

The drop-off site will be at the Polk County Fairgrounds in St. Croix Falls during the annual St. Croix Valley Family Home and Sportshow. The Sportsmen’s Club will provide free admission to anyone dropping off their prescription medications.

“I encourage everyone in Polk County to take advantage of this valuable opportunity to safely dispose of unused, unneeded or expired prescription drugs,” said Polk County Sheriff Pete Johnson.

This take-back program also has an im-

portant environmental impact. For years, unwanted pharmaceuticals were often flushed down toilets or thrown in the trash, contaminating the environment and even making their way into groundwater and drinking water.

While this is a one-day event, for over a year St. Croix Regional Medical Center and Polk County have been providing an ongoing disposal option to the public.

Area drop-off depository locations are accessible during normal business hours at the following locations: SCRMC Medical Clinic in Frederic, SCRMC Medical Clinic in St. Croix Falls, SCRMC Emergency Room in St. Croix Falls, and the lobby of the Polk County Justice Center in Balsam Lake.

Chisago County also has a public dropoff depository in the lobby of the government center in Chisago City.

While individuals may want to remove any personal information from the bottle, authorities request that the name of the drug be left on the bottle. — from the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

MADISON - State Sen. Sheila Harsdorf, R-River Falls, is pleased to announce that the governor signed into law this week a bill that will extend the Dairy and Livestock Farm Investment Tax Credit until 2017. Harsdorf was a co-sponsor of this bill that encourages the expansion of dairy and livestock operations.

“Generating $59 billion in our state’s economy, agriculture is one of Wisconsin’s top industries. Extending this credit to producers will inspire more investment and new jobs. The Dairy and Livestock Farm Investment Tax Credit has been an extremely successful tool for dairy and livestock producers across the

state, and the extension of this credit will help ensure that Wisconsin remains a leader in agriculture,” says Harsdorf.

The credit can be used for buildings and equipment for animal housing, confinement, animal feeding, milk production or waste management. This credit allows producers to claim up to 10 percent of the cost to modernize or expand their operations, up to a total of $75,000.

“Continuing to invest in Wisconsin’s dairy and livestock industry will help our state’s economy recover and flourish. I am pleased with the bipartisan support this legislation garnered.” - from the office of Sen. Harsdorf

Harsdorf applauds extension of Dairy and Livestock Farm Investment Tax Credit

The new face of home improvement

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DIY Network star assists with local Habitat projects

How she started After growing up and attending high school in the northern Twin Cities metro area, she did like many young people and fled to greener pastures.

“I headed out East, spent a lot of time in New York and then went to college in Boston, and then I kind of meandered my way around the country and took a few tours around the world, but then ended up in this area again,” she said. “Yeah, I love being back in the Twin Cities area, and the St. Croix is one of my favorite parts of the country. It’s just gorgeous here!”

But while she has done numerous TV commercials and acting gigs, along with other ventures, Matthews said she “had an early hint” at her possible future came when she was just 14 years old, and went on several mission trips with the Valley Community Presbyterian Church in Golden Valley, Minn., to help low-income and struggling families.

“We would go on trips for small building projects, Habitat projects, and then these larger home building projects ... that was always the highlight of my year,” she said with a grin, calling it an eye-opener on how different the country was, in both how they lived and what they lived in, but also in how they made do with so little, often.

“I didn’t grow up in a fancy house, but it still made me grateful for what we had,” she stated. “That sort of giving back was the most important thing, but on top of that learning about the construction, and taking care of that thing around you and make it so beautiful and healthy to live in.”

She said the mission work was a rewarding experience that gave her many new perspectives. “But I didn’t think I’d be doing it my whole life!”

The home improvement region Matthews is one of several big-name home improvement project people based in the Twin Cities and said that trend is only growing. She called the region “a big player” in the remodeling industry “in the sense that we have several production companies that make big shoes for networks across the board, it’s kind of a hub.” She added that it isn’t just home improvement, but also cooking shows, home, auto and other TV productions.

“Also, for whatever reason, it’s also because it has a small-town feel ... they love the projects coming out of here. They love the down-home charm, the reality of the families,” she said. “So many people are improving, not moving.”

“It’s an exciting time for renovating and an exciting time for the Twin Cities and this region. Lots of opportunities,” she said, noting how many people are fighting being “underwater” on mortgages by improving their home values the old-fashioned way: through actual improvements, since they can no longer simply rely on home price inflation as a constant.

She also said the downturn in housing process “may actually be an opportunity of sorts” for some people, who instead of taking a bath on homes that are either foreclosed upon or falling into maintenance issues, to instead go the renovation route and make the homes “something truly special.”

“We are kind of cutting edge with the stuff we’re doing here,” she said of both the network and the region.

At home with Amy Her vintage home has also given her a new perspective on surprises - good, bad and expensive.

“With old houses, you don’t know what you’re getting until you open the walls up,” she said with a laugh. She said she has found shocking surprises in some homes, but also that she is often amazed at the quality of oldhome construction and attention to detail.

“I like to look at as both good and opportunity,” she said of rebuilding an old home. She also admits that the building boom in previous years led to some admittedly shoddy construction that maybe is not the safest for families, with little or no attention being paid to products, sustainability or even for air quality.

“In reality, some new houses that are built, are not built well,” she said. “An old home may actually be safer for families, that has already ‘off gassed’ all the chemicals.”

That’s an area where her experience, TV innovation and the popularity of the genre keeps her a fan of older homes, as well. Yes, that old vintage Craftsman also comes into play and is where they have seen what works and seen the quality that would be all but impossible to afford these days.

“Yeah, it really can be an opportunity to have the character and the health of a home that you’ve always wanted,” she said.

The face of DIY Matthews is humbled by suggestions that she is the new “face of home improvement,” but when pressed, does admit she has been the victim of gender issues and “reduced expectations” on the work site, where men would jokingly make comments about “knowing what tools she even had in her tool belt,” and whether she had a pink hammer.

“I hate pink tools, absolutely hate them,” she joked, while admitting later that there is a market for women’s tools, designed ergonomically for a smaller grip or different anatomy, but simply making them pink doesn’t qualify. “But I guess the good thing about pink tools is that at least know your husband isn’t going to steal them!”

She also admits that, to her surprise, most men have really come around to seeking her construction advice, and she is pleasantly surprised at how the thought of having a woman in charge at a construction site or project is no longer unthinkable.

“Surprisingly, I probably have more issues now with some women,” she said.

She sees the future of home building and improvement as a technologically huge area, between green products and energy capture, storage and innovation, the “green home” is truly within reach, and becoming more and more affordable, as her “This New House” program has showcased. She gushes about innovations that surprise and amaze even the experts, and is excited at the prospect of maybe using those innovations in local project homes, either for Habitat or for other possible low-income projects.

She discussed recent innovations that range from using “captured” septic tank heat from the chemistry of the breakdown process to preheat a home with a ground-fueled heat pump, to solar and electricity management systems that allow owners to track exactly where and when they are spending energy money.

“There’s so much going on, it’s hard to stay ahead of the game,” she admitted.

Who she hires Matthews admitted that in spite of being a certified contractor, a well-known TV host and home improvement expert, she does hire out for “certain projects and

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Shuffled around Matthews let the Leader into her world, slightly, as she shuffled between photo ops, autograph signings, TV and radio interviews and questions from people on home improvement projects. That’s the kind of life you lead when you host four DIY Network TV shows: “This New House,” “Sweat Equity,” “Bathroom Renovations” and the third season of “Blog Cabin,” where viewers vote online on how to equip a specially made cabin that will be a grand prize for one of the lucky voters.

She has become an innovation promoter and true expert, and has an energy that is not only infectious, but justified. And while she is a hard-charging, well-respected construction expert, she admits to playing violin, loving all sorts of classical and modern music and spending quality time with her golden retriever, Rowan, who is her only real concert audience member these days.

She even admits to studying opera in college. “I did, and I like everything musically, from the really cheesy to the coolest jazz and R and B!”

DIY Network host, contractor and Habitat For Humanity supporter Amy Matthews. – Photo by Greg Marsten

Endorsements Matthews is a spokesperson for several product lines, companies and other ventures, and also donates time and talent to projects she endorses, such as Habitat For Humanity.

She admits to having a favorite tool, her Stiletto hammer, which is ergonomically designed, cast from titanium and is now starting to show its age. But she still made sure that when she met the owner of the company for a tour, that she had it with her.

“It’s really getting trashed, been on my hip for like five years,” she joked, later revealing that when she did a photo shoot for Esquire magazine last year - posing in a sequined gown, she added, “I made sure I had my Stiletto with me!”

After seeing the battered hammer in the shoot, the company owner gave her a new hammer, which she said was a high compliment to both her and the product. She also opines on about the ergonomics of tools, how things like carpal tunnel problems and repetitive work issues can be alleviated with lighter, high-tech tools designed to work with the human body.

“It’s always kind of fun to get outfitted with the newest toys!” She joked.

But when pressed about whether we can expect an Amy Matthews line of tools or products, she struggled.

“Well, that’s a really good question. Believe it or not, probably work clothes. I look ridiculous in men’s Carhartt pants ... it’s like the equivalent of ‘mom jeans’ for me!” she said with a nod, noting that markets are finally adjusting to women and their possibility of doing work and looking good at the same time. “I like to have sass in whatever I wear, so why not when I’m doing a construction project?”

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by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – She has a favorite hammer, plays violin, loves traveling the world, rhythm and blues music and competing in triathlons, and she’s spent “far too long” restoring her vintage 1924 Minneapolis Craftsman home and local roots.

But DIY Network TV star Amy Matthews calls this region a “mecca” of home improvement, in many ways, and has bonds that grow ever stronger with recent Habitat for Humanity projects and expansion.

Matthews was in St. Croix Falls recently for the grand opening of the Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity ReStore, where donated furniture, building supplies and the like are sold to create new HFH projects, expanding even beyond new home building and into even broader areas of assistance.

She has become the face of home improvement, as well as the DIY Network, whether she admits it or not. She hosts more network TV programs than Ryan Seacrest and is among the most respected TV contractors, bar none.

But she has also become a champion of charity and proved it with her donated star power to the ReStore opening, which drew over 600 people on a freezing cold Saturday morning in St. Croix Falls.

tasks,” such as drywalling, concrete work and some other specialized trades, noting that the cost is often the same, when you figure the materials, labor and potential, for well, not getting it right the first time.

“That’s part of what I try to teach, that you don’t have to DIY every project or be an expert in everything,” she stated. “It’s about looking at No. 1, your budget, your tools and mostly, your interests.”

She said that with building codes, safety and liability, it is truly wise to hire out for some mechanical issues.

“You don’t want to be opening too big a can of worms, if you don’t have to or if you’re not confident in your own skills.”

She has seen some home improvement nightmares that may have looked fine on the outside, but in the walls were “time bombs” of shoddiness and corner cutting.

“But, if you are going to do it, do it right. Do it like a pro would do it,” she said.

Volunteers honored

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In honor of National Volunteer Week, Amery Regional Medical Center thanked the Volunteer Partners for their extraordinary contribution at a special banquet held on April 16. In 2010, the group donated over 5,466 hours of service through fundraising, guest services, clerical duties and patient support. Three outstanding volunteers were awarded special gifts of appreciation for their efforts and dedication. CEO of Amery Regional Medical Center Michael Karuschak Jr is pictured alongside the top three Volunteer Partners: Kathy Gehrman, third place, with 341 hours; Pat Stokes, second place, with 394.25 hours; and Don Prihoda, first place, with 445 hours. - Photo submitted

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It all started with a bad lane change

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – Sometimes, forgetting the simple basics of driving can lead to a whole host of issues and charges, which is exactly what happened to Stanley Z. Cutts of Greenfield, Minn., on the evening of Saturday, April 23.

According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, a deputy eastbound was on Hwy. 8 in St. Croix Falls near 208th Street when the officer noticed a car make a very unsafe lane change, almost causing an accident by cutting someone off, which led to the deputy stopping the car driven by Cutts, 63.

When the officer approached Cutts’ vehicle, he had all the windows down and his arm extended out with his license, but seemed surprised that he was stopped. The officer noted Cutts had “glassy eyes and casual speech,” while also noticing a green-leafy substance on the man’s pant thighs, as well as a smell of what he suspected was marijuana.

When asked to step out of the vehicle, the man brushed the apparent marijuana remnants off himself and denied having anything else in the car. Cutts later changed his tune and admitted to a small amount on the passenger seat, which led to his arrest.

However, once the man was secured in the squad car, a more thorough search confirmed what the officer had smelled earlier and revealed a cooler and duffle bag in the trunk, which apparently contained approximately 10 pounds of packaged marijuana, in one pound packages for apparent sales.

His car was seized along with the drugs, and Cutts now faces several charges from the incident including felony possession with intent to sell and misdemeanor paraphernalia possession, as well as later charges of OWI. He made an initial court appearance on Tuesday, April 26, before Judge Conrad Richards, who set a $10,000 bond, with stipulations that he not have any drug charges or further incidents, and that he must attend all future court hearings.

Cutts has an extensive criminal history going back to the late 1960s. He was convicted of being AWOL from the U.S. military in 1967, had numerous drug and weapons charges in the 1970s and 1980s, as well as tax evasion a decade ago.

His next court appearance was set for Monday, May 2.

Luck School Board approves eight-man football

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Enrollment issues force a change from 11-man

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer LUCK – After discussing the issue for several months, the Luck School Board approved a change from 11-man to 8-man football at their monthly meeting on Monday, April 25, in a move that several other regional Lakeland Conference schools have also committed to for the 2012 season.

Head football coach Don Kendzior briefed the board on the actual game changes, which he called “minimal.”

“The only negative is the tradition of 11man,” Kendzior said.

Questions of who else would follow the change were front and center, and district Administrator Rick Palmer outlined seven other semilocal schools that have also made the commitment to the eight-man change or at least have it up for consideration in the coming weeks, those schools include Siren, Birchwood, New Auburn, Northwood, Prairie Farm, Winter and Bruce.

The change has moved forward as programs shrink with declining enrollment at several grade levels, which would put junior varsity play in jeopardy, and that, Kendzior said, could have a seriouseffect on future programs.

“We’ve seen that losing breeds losing, and winning breeds winning,” Kendzior said on how class size can affect program success, good and bad. “We always look at the future.”

As discussed last month, there are several essential changes to the game that may also change with the switch, including field size, but with the commitments from enough schools, eventually the playoff procedures will also be ironed out, and with moderate program success, he thinks participation may actually increase, which would also help the JV programs.

High School Principal Mark Gobler said WIAA needs 32 teams statewide to make a complete playoff system and that numerous schools are facing similar issues of declining enrollment, primarily at the middle school level.

On a high note, Palmer noted that the trend may be turning around, as they have a much larger kindergarten class coming in for this fall, meaning the enrollment issues may be short-lived.

“If we have the numbers, we can always go back to 11-man,” Gobler said.

The vote to switch was unanimous and will take effect in the fall of 2012

In other board action: • The board approved adjusting the diploma status of former student Kyle Bottolfson, who is going into the National Guard and has recently completed an HSED program and the Challenge Academy. He presented his certificate and asked to have his own diploma status adjusted accordingly.

The board agreed to award him an 18credit diploma, as they did have precedent from a previous, similar situation.

• Palmer outlined his summer project list, which he said may be in jeopardy with state budget concerns and uncertainty in fund balances. He is hoping to do a major brick tuck-pointing procedure on the older portion of the elementary school, as well as address several roof leaks that were not part of the extensive roof work on the maintenance referendum several years ago.

Also at issue is a drainage issue toward the lakeside playground.

“The whole elementary playground area needs attention,” he said, and that will likely cost between $18,000-$21,000. It appears a roof drain has undermined the drain tile beneath the playground, creating a large area that is sinking.

He also pointed out a $5,000 washbasin that needs replacing, but sought the board’s input on whether they should dip into their fund balance for the projects

Returning Luck School Board member Jake Jensen takes his oath during the Monday, April 25, regular board meeting. - Photo by Greg Marsten

with the budget issues still unresolved.

The board seemed to agree that they should wait on a major project, but noted that the school has just two years of debt left on their last referendum, and that they would then almost surely have to go to referendum for maintenance.

“Within a couple of years, we’re almost surely going to have to go to referendum,” opined board member Daryl Bazey.

The board took no action, but did direct Palmer to check on alternatives for the tuck-pointing work, possibly through a WITC program, and give a report next time.

• The board discussed using a broker for pool health insurance for the district, with Palmer stating that it may save enough to eliminate any program or staff cuts, if the state budget issues leave them

in a lurch.

“We could probably get some really good bids,” he said, noting that the current employee contract would allow for such a move. “That one item could save us from our staffing and program problems.”

Palmer thinks a good broker for health insurance could also offset a large portion of projected health care costs for the district, but said the change must be made by July 1. He will continue to pursue the possibility.

• Palmer outlined options on workshops or guidance if the governor’s Budget Repair Bill issues are not solved in Madison and said the district would possibly need to address a whole host of issues if their bargained contracts are “thrown out the window.”

However, he said that without the Budget Repair Bill changes, the district stands to lose about $250,000. They would need a procedure to address the core policies of things such as grievances, working conditions, hours of employment, etc.

At issue is whether to do a Wisconsin Association of School Boards workshop, which may cost $1,000, but without knowing what it entails, or have similar training with the districts legal services, which may lead to hourly charges later on certain issues.

“I’m trying to put a plan together for you,” Palmer said. “I’ll try to make some scenarios.”

“You might want to put together two or three plans,” Bazey stated.

The board took no action, but directed Palmer to outline their options.

• Returning board member Jake Jensen was sworn-in, and all previous board committee structures stayed as they were previously.

• The board approved the retirement of second-grade teacher Shirlee Erickson with sincere thanks for her years of service to the district and its children.

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Plan for city’s Auditorium building

ST. CROIX FALLS - On center stage for a group looking at the restoration of the 1917 Auditorium building in downtown St. Croix Falls are the connections between the valley’s many recreational, environmental, cultural, business, educational and other assets.

With the help of a matching grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Living Landmark Project was launched in March by the city’s Historic Preservation Commission and city council.

According to committee Chair Meg Luhrs, a longtime downtown business owner, the 25-member group represents these multiple interests, and they have already begun to draw on the interdependence they share.

“Intuitively we know how important it will be to the entire community to restore the Auditorium. It’s an asset to the city as well as the larger region,” Luhrs said. The job of the Living Landmark group is to articulate and put some real numbers to this intuition.

“Our goal is to have this historic center of the community fully restored and serving the city and region in time for its 100th birthday in 2017,” Luhrs said.

“The group’s charge over the next eight to nine months is to deliver a plan worthy of investment,” said Deb Kravig, city council member and liaison to the group.

Specifics of the renovation work, definitions of the city’s partnership with the building’s 20-year tenant, Festival Theatre, and how to appeal locally, regionally and nationally for funding are part of that charge, she explained.

The matching grant to the city allowed the group to engage Minneapolis-based planning consultant Tom Borrup, a national authority on local development and cultural assets.

“The expansion of the regional medical center, the new library, and the shopping and dining destinations in St. Croix Falls have increased awareness of the community’s growing importance in the region,” said Borrup.

The Auditorium Theatre as it appeared in 1917. - Special photo

“These, together with the parks, trails and area recreation and cultural attractions, including Festival Theatre, shine a pretty bright light on St. Croix and Taylors Falls as a significant hub,” he added, acknowledging the wisdom and hard work of combining the two chambers of commerce in 2009.

“The Auditorium building is key to realization of this larger plan,” said Luhrs. “It is as symbolic of the community’s values as it is practical. It’s an important place to gather, learn, celebrate and share our creativity,” she added.

“Some scenarios for the renovation would open up other types of use and/or simultaneous uses for community activity,” said Danette Olsen, executive director of Festival Theatre. “We’ve experienced an increase in requests to use space in the building, and have been able to accommodate many of them,” she said.

In 2007 and 2008 the city invested in work by an architect specializing in historic preservation and secured a place for the Auditorium The building as it appears today, occupied by Festival Theatre. - Photo submitted on the National Register of Historic Places. The structural integrity and importance of the building in the “The building sits at a prominent spot overlooking the history of the city and region were positive and con- dam and river valley and has served many purposes in tributed to the designation. The objective of the Living its noble history,” said Luhrs. “We believe it will be of Landmark group, designed as a short-term effort, accord- even greater value over the next century.” - submitted ing to both Luhrs and Kravig, will be to complete the work needed to launch a full-fledged fundraising effort.

Luck speeder gets drug charges

POLK COUNTY - Nathan Anderson, 22, Luck, was stopped for speeding on Friday, April 22, and ended up being charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of an illegal “butterfly” knife and possesion of marijuana paraphernalia. He was clocked going 66 miles per hour in a 55-mph zone and also had a stop lamp that wasn’t working. When the officer pulled him over, he smelled burned THC. Anderson put his hands in his pockets and the officer had him take his hands out, patted him down and found the knife.

The arrest report notes it was an illegal knife as “it opens by gravity or by a thrust or movement.” The officer searched the car and found a partially straightened paperclip with burned THC residue and a glass THC pipe with similar residue. Ini-

tially Anderson denied using marijuana, but later waived his rights and admitted he had smoked marijuana five minutes before the officer had stopped them. He had a passenger in the vehicle with him who had a criminal history.

Cheryl Yeske, 56, Turtle Lake, was arrested and charged with OWI, first offense, and operating with prohibited blood alcohol level on April 19. A police officer saw Yeske driving erratically early that morning, pulled her over and administered field sobriety tests. She performed poorly. A Breathalyzer registered .09 with a very weak breath. A later chemical test of her breath registered .11 g per 210L. Yeske admitted that she was intoxicated.

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Unity holds on against St. Croix Falls

Pirates sweep Cards, remain undefeated

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Unity 5, St. Croix Falls 4

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – After three years of Saints domination, the Unity Eagles baseball team came away victorious on Monday, April 25, in St. Croix Falls.

It was a picture-perfect day for baseball and a good start for the Eagles as they scored two runs in the first inning. Jason Vlasnik singled and was able to reach third on two passed balls, before Brady Flaherty brought him home on a sacrifice fly. Flaherty later scored in the inning, but it was a 2-1 game heading into the second inning, as the Saints scored in the bottom of the first on a Blake Klopfer RBI single.

“Tonight, I felt like we took our best at bats of the year. We were consistently putting the ball in play and putting pressure on their defense. The bottom of order did a great job manufacturing two runs,” said Unity coach Matt Humpal.

In the third inning, Jason Vlasnik reached on a walk and later scored on a passed ball, giving the Eagles a 3-1 lead.

Later in the fourth inning, the Eagles scored again with the help of two costly errors on the Saints, which proved a difference in the game.

“A few mistakes in the outfield led to three of their five runs. Good teams take advantage of the mistakes that are made.

Unity did this and made us pay,” said Saints coach Paul Randolph.

The Saints didn’t give in, however, as they were never really out of the game. In the fifth, Joe Thayer led the inning off with a single and later scored on an RBI double

by Nick Johnson, who then scored on an error by the Eagles. Zac Baxter helped give the Eagles a 5-3 lead in the sixth when he led the inning off with a single.

The Saints threatened to tie the game in their final at bat in the bottom of the seventh, when Thayer singled and Ben Clausen reached on an error. Johnson

Saints catcher Ben Clausen fires the ball to first base after a bunt attempt by the Eagles.

Unity’s Justin Mooney lays down a sacrifice bunt as St. Croix Falls pitcher Marcus Campbell scoops up the ball. – Photos by Marty Seeger

managed to get a run in on a sacrifice fly to left field, and Clausen eventually made it around to third base. With two outs, Klopfer hit a sharp ground ball to third, and nearly beat the throw, but was called out at first to end the game. It was a big win for the Eagles, who got a solid per-

Brady Turner of Unity eyes an infield fly into his glove against the Saints.

formance out of pitcher Luke Nelson, who went seven innings with three strikeouts, one walk and five hits. One of the four runs allowed was earned.

“On the mound, Luke was in complete control. The top of their order took great at bats and Luke was battling them all night long. I thought it showed great leadership out of him to get those last three outs after the way the bottom of the seventh inning started,” said Humpal.

Marcus Campbell pitched through seven innings as well, only allowing one earned run, with seven strikeouts and one walk.

“We need to give a better accounting of ourselves as a team than we did today,” said Randolph.

In the end, Johnson led the Saints at the plate going 2 for 4 with two RBIs and a stolen base. Thayer was 2 for 3. For the Eagles, Baxter went 3 for 3, and Justin Mooney helped the Eagles with three sacrifices to help move runners into scoring position. Turner was 2 for 4 with an RBI, and Nelson and Flaherty each had a hit with an RBI.

Grantsburg 10, Luck 0 GRANTSBURG – The Pirates baseball team laid claim to a sweep of the Cardinals on Monday, April 25, to remain undefeated in both conference and regular season play.

During the Pirates 10-0 rout in the first game of the evening, Daniel Biorn led their first inning off with a single, and with two outs, Joe Englehart drove Biorn home with an RBI single. Jim Nelson also recorded an RBI in the first inning when he was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded and two outs, and for much of the rest of the game, the Pirates were in the driver’s seat.

Nelson pitched the shutout to go along

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••• WINONA, Minn., – The Winona State Warriors softball team is still ranked at No. 6 in the nation after their sweep over University of Mary on Saturday, April 23. In a 10-1 win during game one, Mollie Bjelland went 2 for 4 with five RBIs. Both hits were home runs for the college senior, who is formerly of Grantsburg. Bjelland also had an RBI in game two, where the Warriors completed the two-game sweep with a 7-5 victory. – Marty Seeger with information from www.winonastatewarriors.com ••• MADISON – The University of Wisconsin Badgers women’s rowing team competed at the Lake Natoma Invitational on Sunday, April 17, in Gold River, Calif. Among those in the Varsity Eight B crew was former Grantsburg athlete Vanessa Kleiss, who is a college junior. Kleiss and the Varsity Eight finished third Vanessa Kleiss overall in a race against Tennessee and Notre Dame, but all three boats were two seconds apart. This Sunday, May 1, the Badgers are hosting the rival University of Minnesota in a rare home meet, and among those on the Gophers roster is Molly Kalmoe, a Molly Kalmoe former St. Croix Falls athlete, who will be rowing against Kleiss in the Gopher Varsity Eight boat.

••• GRANTSBURG – The Grantsburg High School Web site has a link to several of the current and past Pirate baseball players who have played at the collegiate level. Currently, there are three former Pirates playing collegiate baseball, including Aaron Berner, a senior playing for Minnesota StateMankato. Berner was recently honored as an NSIC Player of the Week for his .529 batting average. The Mavericks are currently riding a 15-game winning streak and are ranked No. 11 in the nation among Division 3 teams.

Other former Pirates currently playing collegiate baseball include pitchers Kevin Johnson at UW-La Crosse and Thane Larson at Vermilion Community College. Former baseball players who played at the collegiate level can be found on the Grantsburg High School Web site at www.gk12.net.

••• LEADER LAND – The Unity at Cameron baseball game on Thursday, April 28, can be heard on 104.9 FM beginning at 5 p.m. The Siren/Webster at Luck baseball game on Monday, May 2, can also be heard on 104.9 FM beginning at 5 p.m.

••• 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 2011 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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Saints look solid with win over Luck

St. Croix Falls 8, Luck 2

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – After a bit of a slow start, the Saints came away with an important conference win over Luck on Thursday, April 21. The win came with a near shutout performance by Saints pitcher Nathan Gravesen, who in six innings of work struck out nine of 27 batters faced, and allowed just one hit.

“We loved the way our pitchers and catcher worked today. Lot of positives to build on,” said Saints coach Paul Randolph.

Randolph said they’ll still need to work on minimizing walks (seven overall), but the Saints were able to keep the Cardinals from scoring any runs until the top of the sixth inning.

Luck’s Jesse Rennicke batted in the Cardinals first runs of the game on a two-out fielder’s choice, which was followed by the first hit of the game, a double by Jake Schrock.

The Cardinals threatened in the fifth inning as well when they loaded the bases with one out, but couldn’t score. The inning ended on a strikeout and a passed ball, which was quickly tracked down by Saints catcher Ben Clausen, who made a

well-timed throw to Gravesen to tag out the potential run.

Marcus Campbell got the Saints rolling in the bottom of the first inning on a solo home run, and Zach Christensen got on base with a single in the second inning, and later scored on an RBI single from Spencer Walters. St. Croix Falls continued to hit the ball well in the third inning as Clausen hit a leadoff single, and Marcus Campbell brought him home on an RBI single. Blake Klopfer followed that with an RBI single of his own, and with two outs, Taylor Woller singled to bring home Klopfer.

“We really liked the way we hit the ball and worked some long counts … really battled,” Randolph said.

The Saints went quietly in the fourth but tacked on another three runs in the fifth to stretch an 8-2 lead. Sam Mike picked up an RBI in that inning on an overthrown ball by the Cardinals third baseman, and eventually scored on an RBI triple from Joe Thayer.

“Luck is much improved from last year.

They gave us a game. We had to work for everything we got,” said Randolph.

Klopfer pitched the final inning for the Saints, striking out two of the four batters he faced. Luck’s Connery Johnson pitched the first three innings allowing seven hits

Saints pitcher Nathan Gravesen tags out a potential Cardinal run to end the fifth inning.

Saints base runner Blake Klopfer gets set to slide into second base as Luck’s Jesse Rennicke eyes a throw from the catcher. – Photos by Marty Seeger

with two strikeouts and five runs. Logan Hacker pitched the final three innings

with two strikeouts and three runs (two earned).

Joe Thayer has been crushing the ball lately for the Saints. Here he slides in safely at third after hitting a triple.

Pirate boys 10-run Frederic in the cold

Grantsburg 11, Frederic 0

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – The Grantsburg Pirates fought the cold and gave their home crowd a good show on Thursday, April 21, using strong pitching from pitchers Trevor Thompson and Jimmy Nelson, on top of solid hitting to force a quick end over the Frederic Viking boys, winning 11-0 by the 10-run rule.

The Pirates picked away at the Frederic pitchers, and gave the bundled up fans some solid bat work with smart base running.

Notables include Grantsburg junior Joe Engelhart going 3 for 3 with a double and 4 RBI. Senior Russ Thoreen was 2 for 3, as was junior Daniel Biorn.

Frederic did a good job in keeping the pirates in check early, but several explosive innings kept the Pirates in the drivers seat, and made it all but impossible for the Vikings to get back in the game.

The Pirates were also able to keep the Vikings in check, even when they were threatening, doing all they could to keep any runs from scoring.

RIGHT: Grantsburg shortstop Jake Wald fires to first get Viking Michael Tesch (in foreground) on his way to first. – Photos by Greg Marsten

Pirate senior Trevor Thompson helped his squad earn a victory over conference rival Frederic before a chilly home crowd on April 21.

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Pirate girls sweep doubleheader in Luck

Grantsburg 23, Luck 0 (Game 1) Grantsburg 16, Luck 0 (Game 2)

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer LUCK – The Grantsburg Pirates were actually held scoreless in the first inning, but later rallied to outscore the hosting Luck Cardinals quite a bit to nothing in both games of a makeup doubleheader at Luck on Monday, April 25.

The Pirates won the first game, 23-0, by the 10-run rule, and then went on to 16-0 in the second contest, with essentially an entirely different set of players.

“They were as dominant as the score would suggest,” Luck head coach Wayne Dickinson stated. “They have the four best pitchers in the league and 13-14 real good players.”

While there were few notables for the Cardinals, they did have a solid outing from junior starter Maia Lehmann, who had the Luck squad excited after that first, rare scoreless Pirate inning.

But the bottom fell out pretty fast after

A St. Croix Falls runner is called out at third on a forced out. – Photo by Marty Seeger

Monday baseball/continued

with allowing just three hits and six strikeouts and despite a quiet second inning, the Pirates hit the ball well starting in the third inning when Englehart drove in another run on an RBI double to make it a 3-0 Grantsburg lead heading into the fourth inning. Grantsburg scored four more runs in the fourth inning when Trevor Thompson and Russ Thoreen came up with singles, and drove home two runs apiece in the process.

The Cardinals struggled a bit defensively in both games, which were similar in nature, according to Luck coach Ryan

Pirate sophomore Samantha Schweiger rocks and shoots home against the Cardinals. – Photo by Greg Marsten

that, as the Pirates exploded with four runs in the second, eight more runs in the third frame, and 11 runs in the fourth inning before the game was called.

Sam Schweiger started for Grantsburg and pitched the first two innings, striking out five Cardinals. Freshman Macy Hanson came on in relief and also struck out five Cards in her two innings. The Pirates

Luck’s Jaimee Buck scoops up a grounder against the Saints at second base. – Photo by Marty Seeger

Humpal.

“Our pitchers were around the plate and our defense struggled. In the two games we had 11 errors, (four in game one and seven in game two). You can’t give a good team that many extra outs and stay in the ballgame,” Humpal said.

With a 7-0 lead heading into the bottom of the fifth inning, the Pirates ended the game on a 10-run rule when Brent Myers drew a leadoff walk and Gavin Meyer singled. Biorn then knocked home Myers with an RBI single, and with one out, Thoreen reached after getting hit by a pitch. Nolan Hanson ended the game on a two-RBI single to centerfield.

Biorn and Englehart had two hits apiece

Dylan LeMay of Luck hustles to first base in an attempt to beat the throw by Pirates pitcher Jim Nelson.

Luck freshman Megan Bartylla hustles in a Grantsburg single from the outfield. – Photo

by Greg Marsten

tallied 18 hits in the 23-run cavalcade, although many of the runs came on fielding errors, across the board.

Pirate senior Tiffany Meyer garnered five RBIs in the first game, while the Cards managed just one hit.

“Maia Lehmann played well today, at bat and a couple of nice fielding plays in the outfield - including a diving catch. The girls will learn from this and get better,” Dickinson stated.

Game two was with an almost entirely new Pirate starting squad, but did have some returning players later. It did have a few moments for the Cardinals when Morgan Denny spanked a hard double to the gap in left center, but solid fielding prevented a run as the Pirates threw an advancing Card out at the plate, dashing the hopes of a rare score on Grantsburg.

The Pirates also managed two home runs off the Luck starters, including one from freshman Harlei Hennesey, and another a short time later from Samantha Schweiger, which proved to be the nails in the coffin for the Cardinals.

Grantsburg remains undefeated in conference and overall, while the Cards have

Pirate outfielder Jen Schweiger hauls in a pop fly for an out against Luck. – Photo by Greg Marsten

just one win so far.

St. Croix Falls 10, Luck 3 ST. CROIX FALLS – The Cardinal softball team had a good game going against the Saints on Thursday, April 21, trailing by just two runs heading into the bottom of the sixth inning. But St. Croix Falls had other plans, as a five-run sixth inning was just enough to sink the Cardinals.

Morgan McGinnity singled and scored the first run of the game for the Cardinals in the first inning, and Maia Lehmann pitched two scoreless innings before the Saints took a 2-1 lead in the fourth inning.

The Saints scored another run in the fourth, and two more runs in the fifth before opening up their five-run sixth for the win.

The Cardinals were led by McGinnity, who scored once and went 2 for 4. Camille Marsten went 2 for 3, and Tessa Clemenson and Abbie Otlo both produced a hit.

Luck’s Jesse Rennicke charges a ground ball against the Pirates on Monday, April 25. – Photos by Marty Seeger and Thompson, Thoreen, Hanson and as the Pirates offense managed to put the ball in play, producing 12 hits.

Meyer each had one hit apiece.

Three Cardinal errors in the first inning Ben Kufalk had a single and a double for the Cardinals, and the only other Luck led to four runs by the Pirates, and another three errors in the second inning hit came on a single by Cole Mortel. helped the Pirates stretch their lead 10-0, before the Cardinals closed the gap with Grantsburg 16, Luck 5 GRANTSBURG – With seven total er- their five runs in the third.

Brent Myers had the hot bat in game rors committed by the Cardinals in game two of Monday’s doubleheader it was was two, as he went 2 for 2 with four RBIs. just too much to overcome as the Pirates completed the sweep in a 16-5 win.

Luck did manage to hit the ball better in game two, producing seven hits and a five-run third inning, but it wasn’t enough

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Pirate girls roll over Vikes

Grantsburg 20, Frederic 0

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – The Frederic Vikings had a difficult time containing the explosive Grantsburg Pirates on Thursday, April 21, as the mighty Pirates kept the feisty Vikings in check and rocked Frederic ace Cori Schmidt for 20 runs, forcing an early end, with a 20-0 victory for the hosting Pirates.

Frederic had a tough time with starter Macy Hanson, who allowed the Vikes just one hit, while surrendering just one walk.

Frederic first baseman Krysta Laqua hauls in a throw on a drag bunt attempt by Pirate Kylie Pewe. – Photos by Greg Marsten

Frederic shortstop Kendra Mossey tries to snag a Pirate line drive, but it goes over her head.

Frederic's Tara Anderson (No. 10) tries to beat a play at the plate against Grantsburg, but is tagged out by catcher Nicole McKenzie, keeping the Vikings scoreless.

The Vikings did manage to get a runner past third, but she was thrown out at the plate, preserving the Grantsburg shutout.

A strange note is that Schmidt did have some success against the Grantsburg girls, as she struck out five Pirates, while her own squad had just two Ks total. Which is probably one of the first times the girls in purple have struck out more than their opponents, at least in this decade.

The Frederic fielders had a hard time with some of the shots off the Pirate bats, and the errors seemed to pile up

as the game wore on, leading to the large scoring chasm.

While the Pirates did well at the plate and on the base paths, they also had some excellent field work and defensive plays, and kept the Vikes form capitalizing on their rare base runners.

In the end, the youthful Vikings were simply overwhelmed by the hosting Pirates, whose aggressive baserunning and solid pitching have made them a playoff-worthy foe once again, with the rival Vikings as their latest victim on that road.

5K for Life this Weekend!

Fifth-annual Healthy Heart 5K

OSCEOLA – The Tri-County LifeCare Center announces its first-annual 5K for Life to be held this Saturday, April 30, at the Osceola High School. This healthy and fun event will be a fundraiser for the center that serves anyone facing a crisis pregnancy. All ages are encouraged to participate and this will be a stroller- and family-friendly route. There will be a timed 5K that starts at 9 a.m. and a 5K walk that starts at 9:15. Registration is $20 per person or $45 for a family. The registration fee is waived if you secure pledges equal to or in excess of that amount.

The Tri-County LifeCare Center offers free pregnancy tests, confidential lay counseling, baby and maternity clothing and supplies, an Earn While You Learn parenting program, a 24-hour hotline and referral and recommendations. With the recent donation of an ultrasound machine from Project Life in Stillwater, Minn., the center will soon be offering free ultrasound services to pregnant women.

To register for the 5K or to learn more about the center and its services you can log on to osceolatlc.org or contact the center at 715-755-2229. – submitted

A R E A B O W L I N G R E S U LT S Hacker’s Lanes

Tuesday Classic Standings: Great Northern Outdoors 134.5, Yellow Lake Lodge 123.5, Bottle Shop 12?.5, SHWHORAW CO. 90.5, Pioneer Bar 87.5, Rural American Bank 67.5.

Individual games: Ron Skow 249, Ed Bitler 248, Tom Coen 243.

Individual series: Ron Skow 679, Ed Bitler 648, Reed Stevens 627.

Team games: Great Northern Outdoors 663, Pioneer Bar 627, Bottle Shop 610.

Team series: Great Northern Outdoors 1919, Bottle Shop 1740, Pioneer Bar 1719.

Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Tom Coen 5x – 243.

Games 50 or more above average: Tom Coen 243 (+55).

Wednesday Night Early Mens Standings: Cummings Lumber

43, Larsen Auto Center 35, Skol Bar 34, Pioneer Bar 30.5, Lewis Silo 27.5, A-1 Machine 22.

Individual games: Don Swanson (CL) 237, Lydell Larson (A1) 226, Mark Bohn (SB) 224.

Individual series: Lydell Larson (A1) 616, Don Swanson (CL) 601, Ken Koehler (A1) 558.

Team games: A-1 Machine 946, Pioneer Bar 903 & 895.

Team series: A-1 Machine 2659, Pioneer Bar 2543, Cummings

Lumber 2531.

Thursday Late Standings: Stotz & Company 36, Fisk Trucking 32.5, Hog Wild BBQ & Grill 29.5, Johnson Upholstery 29, Hansen Farms Inc. 28.

Women’s games: Rhonda Bazey 153, Judy Bainbridge 143.

Women’s series: Rhonda Bazey 441, Judy Bainbridge 381.

Men’s games: Eugene Wynn Sr. 232, Larry Stotz 222, Kenneth Hackett 212.

Men’s series: Dale Frandsen 597, Eugen Wynn Sr. 591, Kenneth Hackett 567.

Team games: Stotz & Company 882, Johnson Upholstery 864, Hansen Farms Inc. 826.

Team series: Stotz & Company 2564, Hansen Farms Inc. 2437, Johnson Upholstery 2426.

McKenzie Lanes

Saturday Night Mixed Standings: Pin Busters 71, Roller Coasters 70, Happy Campers 68.5, Eureka Bombers 61.5, Fisk Trucking 57, Melonbergers 54, The In-Laws 47, Ten Pin Titans 47.

Women’s games: Toni Sloper 188, Kathy Braund 180, Jan Lehmann 180.

Women’s series: Toni Sloper 485, Anita Bont 479, Bev Warner 457.

Men’s games: Gene Braund 236, Erv Lehmann 213, Tim Katzmark 212.

Men’s series: Gene Braund 656, Erv Lehmann 588, Bill Berg 576.

Team games (Handicap): The In-Laws 936, Fisk Trucking 933, Happy Campers & Melonbergers 884.

Team series (Handicap): The InLaws 2631, Fisk Trucking 2582, Melonbergers 2558.

OSCEOLA – Medalists of this year’s Osceola Medical Center’s Healthy Heart 5K were awarded for the fastest times in their age brackets Saturday, April 16, at the Osceola High School. Nearly 250 people participated in the OMC’s fifth-annual Healthy Heart 5K run/walk and free kids run, even with the cold weather and snow. Many sponsors, community groups, students and other volunteers helped make this event possible. The 5K was sponsored by OMC and its health care affiliates. Proceeds go the Osceola Community Health Foundation, which raises money for health-related needs of the community.

Next year’s Healthy Heart 5K will be on April 21, 2012.

– submitted

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Sam Nelson a finalist for Scholar Athlete Award FREDERIC – Frederic High School senior Sam Nelson is one of 32 seniors across the state who were nominated as finalists for the 28th-annual WIAA Scholar Athlete Award. A ceremony is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 1, at the Jefferson Street Inn in Wausau. The reception and program is underwritten by Marshfield Clinic. NFHS Hall of Fame member Suzy Favor-Hamilton will serve as the featured speaker.

The finalists, which include 16 girls and 16 boys, are equally outstanding in sports and in the classrooms at Wisconsin’s public and nonpublic high schools.

The 2011 WIAA Scholar Athlete Award is presented by the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association and underwritten by Marshfield Clinic.

The 32 scholar athlete finalists were chosen from among a record 758 seniors nom-

LEFT: Sam Nelson runs against Spooner in a relay during a track and field meet this year.

– Photo by Becky Amundson

LEADER SPORTS SCOREBOARD BASEBALL

West Lakeland Standings Conf. Overall Team Grantsburg Pirates 5-0 7-0 2-1 3-3 Unity Eagles St. Croix Falls Saints 3-2 4-3 Luck Cardinals 2-4 2-5 0-2 0-3 Siren/Webster Frederic Vikings 0-3 1-4 Scores Thursday, April 21 Grantsburg 11, Frederic 0 St. Croix Falls 8, Luck 2 Monday, April 25 Grantsburg 10, Luck 0 Grantsburg 16, Luck 5 Unity 5, St. Croix Falls 4 Upcoming - (Subject to change) Thursday, April 28 4 p.m.

Siren/Webster at Frederic 5 p.m.

Unity at Cameron Siren/Webster at Frederic Grantsburg at Northwood Shell Lake at St. Croix Falls Friday, April 29 5 p.m.

Osceola at Grantsburg Amery at St. Croix Falls Siren/Webster at Shell Lake Frederic at Unity Saturday, April 30 10 a.m.

St. Croix Falls at Rice Lake 11 a.m.

Unity at Barron Monday, May 2 5 p.m.

St. Croix Falls at Grantsburg Siren/Webster at Luck Tuesday, May 3 5 p.m.

Unity at Frederic Siren/Webster at Turtle Lake St. Croix Falls at St. Croix Central Thursday, May 5 5 p.m.

Siren/Webster at St. Croix Falls Unity at Grantsburg Frederic at Luck

TRACK & FIELD

Upcoming - (Subject to change) Thursday, April 28 4: p.m.

Meet at St. Croix Falls (St. Croix Falls, Unity, Webster, Siren, Luck) Monday, May 2 4:30 p.m. Meet at Webster (Frederic, St. Croix Falls, Unity, Webster) Tuesday, May 3 4 p.m.

Siren at Winter Grantsburg and Luck at Amery Thursday, May 5 4:15 p.m. Meet at Clear Lake (St. Croix Falls, Unity, Webster)

Check www.lakelandconference.org for schedule updates

Morrin signs letter of intent to Northern State

Grantsburg senior Kortney Morrin signed a letter of intent to play volleyball at Northern State University in Aberdeen, S.D., last Wednesday, April 20. The Huskies are a Division 2 school and part of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. They finished with a 14-15 record last fall and 6-14 in conference play, and will be working with a new head coach, Brent Aldridge, next fall. Morrin has been a standout volleyball player for the Pirates since her freshman year, and has excelled in track and basketball. She led the entire state in kills last fall for the Pirates. Also pictured are coach, and dad, Bill Morrin, and Grantsburg athletic director, Mike Amundson. – Photo submitted

GOLF

Upcoming - (Subject to change) Thursday, April 28 4 p.m.

Meet at Frederic

(Frederic, Grantsburg, Luck, St. Croix Falls, Siren, Unity, Webster)

Friday, April 29 9:45 a.m. Webster at Hayward Grantsburg at Hayward 1 p.m.

Monday, May 2 Meet at Frederic 4 p.m.

(Frederic, Grantsburg, Luck, St. Croix Falls, Siren, Unity, Webster)

Tuesday, May 3 4:30 p.m. Meet at Grantsburg

(Frederic, Grantsburg, Luck, St. Croix Falls, Siren, Unity, Webster)

SOFTBALL

West Lakeland Standings Team Conf. Overall Grantsburg Pirates 5-0 6-0 Unity Eagles 3-1 3-1 Frederic Vikings 2-2 3-2 St. Croix Falls Saints 2-3 2-3 Luck Cardinals 1-5 1-7 Webster/Siren 0-2 0-3 Scores Thursday, April 21 Grantsburg 20, Frederic 0 St. Croix Falls 10, Luck 3 Monday, April 25 Grantsburg 23, Luck 0 Grantsburg 17, Luck 0 Upcoming - (Subject to change) Thursday, April 28 4 p.m.

Webster/Siren at Frederic 5 p.m.

Webster/Siren at Frederic Grantsburg at Northwood Shell Lake at St. Croix Falls 5:30 p.m. Cameron at Luck Friday, April 29 4:30 p.m. Frederic at Rush City, Minn.

5 p.m.

Clear Lake at Grantsburg Unity at Shell Lake Webster/Siren at Shell Lake St. Croix Falls at Turtle Lake Saturday, April 30 9 a.m.

St. Croix Falls at Lake Holcombe Tourney Monday, May 2 5 p.m.

Luck at Clear Lake Turtle Lake at Frederic Tuesday, May 3 5 p.m.

St. Croix Falls at Grantsburg Webster/Siren at Luck Frederic at Unity Thursday, May 5 5 p.m.

Webster/Siren at St. Croix Falls Unity at Grantsburg Frederic at Luck

Visit

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for local scores and stats

inated by 399 high schools in the state.

Every year since 1984, each of the WIAAmember high schools has been invited to nominate one boy and one girl for the WIAA Scholar Athlete Award. The average grade point of all Wisconsin student athletes nominated this year was 3.84, and 180 of the nominated student athletes had perfect 4.0 GPAs. Each 2011 WIAA Scholar Athlete will receive a medallion and certificate and will take with them a special plaque for display in their school’s trophy case.

All 758 students nominated for the award by their high school athletic director will be presented with a medal at their school recognizing them as their school’s top male or female scholar athlete.

Nelson has a 4.0 GPA and has earned four varsity letters in cross-country, three varsity letters in basketball and three letters in track and field. Nelson’s profile and essay can be found on the WIAA Web site at www.wiaawi.org. – Marty Seeger with information from the WIAA

Engstrom, National Team skate to gold against Canada

U.S. Women’s National Team wins third straight world title USA 3, Canada 2 (OT)

ZURICH, Switzerland – The U.S. Women’s National Team along with local hockey sensation, and Siren native, Molly Engstrom won their third straight world hockey title in a 3-2 overtime game against rival Canada on Monday, April 25.

With the next Winter Olympic games still a good three years away, the preparation of the United States has gotten off to a good start.

Molly Engstrom USA first lost to Canada 3-1 on April 7 at the start of the World Women’s Championships, but the team defeated Canada the next day, 4-1, and eventually won their next four games against Slovakia, Russia, Sweden and Russia again to earn their spot in the finals with Canada, where they won a thriller in overtime.

Hilary Knight, of Sun Valley, Idaho, scored the winning goal at the 7:48 mark in overtime.

“I am so thrilled for the players,” said Katey Stone, head coach for Team USA in a USA hockey press release. “They’ve worked extremely hard and bought into everything we were trying to accomplish.

They played their hearts out - what an awesome night.”

Jessie Vetter, of Cottage Grove, Wis., had 51 saves in the overtime win. This is the third straight world title and fourth title in five years.

The score was knotted at one goal apiece after the first period, until veteran Jenny Potter of Edina, Minn., scored the only goal of the second period to put USA ahead 2-1. The lead stood until late in the third period, when Canada’s Rebecca Johnston tied the game at 16:04, and send it into overtime. But it was Knight, who ultimately shined through for the U.S. National team, bringing a hard-earned victory back to the U.S.A. Engstrom, who is a defenseman for the U.S. National Team, is no stranger to the team. She is continuing her quest toward the 2014 Winter Olympics, which will be her third Olympics. In 2010, Engstrom and Team USA took the silver medal in the finals against Canada, and won the bronze medal in Torino, Italy. – Marty Seeger with information from usahockey.com

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

Counting cranes as a family affair

Snow, cold and quiet means a reconnection to the wild

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer LUCK – Counting birds and other critters at the first wisps of sunrise on a dark, cold and snowy pond might seem like a strange way to spend a rare weekend morning, but it turned out to be an elaborate and well-received event.

The annual Midwest Crane Count took place on Saturday, April 16, in selected areas across the region, and in several Midwestern states, all with the goal of keeping track of where the striking sandhill cranes, Grus canadensis, are nesting, flying and just plain hanging out.

But it was also a chance for many of the counters to take in a rare morning of nature’s awakening.

The event is one of the largest, organized citizen surveys of wildlife anywhere, and is organized by county in Wisconsin and portions of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and Minnesota. For two hours, from 5:30-7:30 a.m., approximately three dozen teams spread out across Polk County to participate in the count.

It was hardly a warm morning, and as the teams came into the Cafe Wren on Hwy. 35, north of Luck, they gave the staff a run of requests for coffee, warm viddles and extra BTUs. There was a prevalence of winter clothing, maps and camouflage outfits, and also lots of story sharing, and not just on the sandhills, but all flavors of wildlife, from fox to coyote to eagles and yes, even a few sandhills were reported.

“We’re trying to make this relevant,” stated Nan Riegel, who is the Polk County coordinator of the census, as well as a fan of the spindly, red-topped birds.

The Polk County crane census effort has recently been reinvigorated by Riegel, who has been the volunteer coordinator of the effort for three years now, after several years of lost activity. She is proud of how the numbers of volunteer field workers rose from 13 in 2009 - with only six cranes counted - up to 30 participants last year and 85 cranes.

The numbers for this year’s count are still being finalized, but she said the preliminary numbers for this year were similar at about 80 cranes, but with the cold

This family drove all the way from Scandia, Minn. to participate in the crane count efforts.

They spent an entire morning in a quiet area near Bone Lake, and the children seemed to truly enjoy the event, even making presentations to their school classes later. – Photos by Greg Marsten weather, the birds may have been “hun“I saw three of them today,” he said, kered down” more than usual. But the calling the crane count a “great excuse to field worker numbers continued to rise, as get out” have the counting sites, which have been Like many others, West is just plain fasculled and refined over the past few years cinated by the almost prehistoric sandhill, as the habitat changes and development which is known for its loud variety of voadjusts their habitat. calizations and huge wingspan, as well as About two dozen of the latest field their red-tufted heads. workers came back to the Cafe Wren for “I feed a lot of birds, and I just love to the postcensus event, and while not all of sit and watch them,” he said with a nod them saw cranes, they all saw some spec- over coffee, the steam almost fogging his tacular scenery over their two hours of glasses. “I’ll do it again. Oh yeah, every quiet observation. year!”

“We only saw two flying,” stated Gloria Zoe and Gregg Rochester both saw a Adrian of rural Cushing. “I hear them all nesting pair at their site, Area 23, near the time, but don’t get to see them all that Amery. She said they heard the famous much.” “guarding call” and saw them above the Gloria and Sam Adrian did their count reeds and cattails. in a “new area” along Hwy. 87, north of “With the snow and the ground cover, Cushing, as the marshlands of the area they didn’t seem real mobile,” she said, lend themselves to the cranes. but admitted it was thrilling to see them.

Jim West of Wanderoos was taking part Rochester is a middle school science in his second counting effort, and said he teacher, and said they have watched the has an advantage, since several of them cranes around their home for years, but seem to like where he lives, which hap- that this was their first count. pens to be in the middle of Area 10 for the “I’m in for next year!” she exclaimed. counting reference.

Riegel led the group through a discussion on what they saw at each site, helped them fill out their paperwork, mainly to indicate what they saw, besides cranes, at

Local artist Gloria Adrian of Cushing not only took part in the bird census, but is also working on a series of crane paintings at Adriana Studios, two of which are shown here.

Amery veterinarian and DNR Natural Resources Board member Dr. David Clausen (left) conferred with crane count coordinator Nan Riegel on potential census areas.

Clausen and his wife, Sue, both took part in the count, and he was quite enthused about the effort, praising the volunteers who took part. each of the almost two dozen sites. She noted that the noncrane sightings were one of the pleasant surprises for many of the counters, and their reports proved that Polk County has some very active and diverse wildlife, in spite of varying levels of crane counting success.

She is continuing to adjust the sites, removing several from the past counts as they were engulfed by development, which naturally reduced the crane population in those areas. She added that it was important for people to get acquainted with “their sites,” so they could continue to come back each year, and get a truly accurate count that reflects the population.

“I’m continuing to make the sites more relevant,” Riegel said, “So it truly reflects what is happening in Polk County” Regardless of the cranes counted, seen or heard, all the counters seemed to enjoy the event, regardless of the cold.

“It was a great morning to be out, I saw a turkey and heard loons, and saw a lot of cranes and lots of deer,” stated Dr. Dave Clausen of Amery, who admitted that while he’s “not much of a bird-watcher,” he loves to hear and see the cranes.

“The cranes are so visible anyway, they sort of stick out like a sore thumb, but I think the weather kept them in bed a lot longer,” he speculated.

Clausen is well tuned to wildlife, and is the lone veterinarian citizen member of the DNR’s Natural Resources Board. He said the crane count is important in that it raises public awareness on their habitat, as well as the actual census count.

“It raises awareness of the natural world ... which is always good,” he said, noting that it was his and his wife, Sue’s first crane count, but that they were among the most successful of the census takers, seeing 10 birds total, and that they were “definitely in for next year.”

Like Dr. Clausen, census takers saw more than just cranes, as many observers noted, such as the Kevin and Claire Harvey family of Scandia, Minn. They made the crane count a true family affair, bringing their four daughters with for the experience: Ellen, 13, Bronwyn, 9, Nicolette, 7 and Ashley, 5. The six of them were truly excited about their morning of viewing at Areas 17 and 13, near Bone Lake.

“We saw three coyotes!” stated Bron-

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Taylors Falls plans for River Walk Trail

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by Tammi Milberg Leader staff writer TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. – The Taylors Falls City Council discussed the River Walk at the Monday, April 25, council meeting. The council reviewed information from the Economic Development Commission involving a proposal from Design in the Light, owned by designer Kay Lambert, to provide new River Walk Park signage designs. Council member Mary Jo Murphy reported that there will be two major signs constructed of wood and metal attached to archways that are in the process of being built by Boy Scouts.

The council approved the agreement between the city and Design in the Light for graphic design services for a total cost of $1,150 with $575 down to be paid from the River Walk Park Improvement Fund with reimbursement from the Walkable Communities Program funding from the state, to be administered by Chisago County.

In related business, the council considered the purchase of GIS files for River Walk planning. Larry Phillips, city zoning administrator-coordinator, reported that the River Walk subcommittee recently approved a recommendation to the city council to purchase GIS/CADD shape files from Chisago County for River Walk planning and design purposes, in an amount not to exceed $500. The area they described is east of Hazel Alley between Second Street and Wannigan Point, approximately 25 acres at $20/acre. They recommended the funds to be paid from the River Walk Park Improvements Fund, for which $2,000 was budgeted in 2011.

The GIS/CADD shape files provide three things that will be instrumental for the project: 1) Clear (nonpixilated) current aerial photo overlay; 2) Approximate parcel and road right-of-way lines; and 3) 1foot contour lines. These electronic spatial files can be modified to integrate trail design. The council authorized the purchase of the GIS/CADD files to be paid from the River Walk Improvement Fund, not to exceed $500.

Public Works Department: Consider purchase of mower deck The current mower used by the Public Works Department is 10 years old with less than 1,000 hours of use. The life expectancy of the mower is 5,000 – 6,000

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hours. The mower deck needs to be replaced, which would extend the life of the mower significantly rather than replace the entire mower (at an estimated cost of $10,000 - $12,000). Olson Power and Equipment submitted a proposal for this replacement stamped mower deck. The council approved the purchase for $2,556.45 to be paid from the Public Works New Equipment Budget.

Consider repairs to Well No. 1 Well No. 1, located on West Street, has not been in operation due to poor water quality because it is pumping manganese.

This well is essential as a backup well in the event Well No. 3 or No. 4 would go out, it could pump enough water for the city’s demand. E.H. Renner & Sons proposes to remove the pump, clean out the well, airlift the debris to surface and reset the pump at a cost of $11,546.00. This is more of an exploratory work with the possibility that it may or may not fix the problem. A new variable frequency Drive may also be installed, with the cost to be reimbursed by a rebate from Xcel Energy. The council approved the repairs to the well at a cost not to exceed $12,000 to be paid from the Water Fund, with a portion to be paid from the insurance reimbursement from the Oct. 2010 power surge damages.

Council members Ross Rivard and Larry Julik-Heine are to review and approve any change orders in the field and report back to the council any cost adjustments. City Engineer Steve Heth from Bolton & Menk Inc. indicated that repairs to Well No. 1 should be priority over painting the water tower. As a result, that project will be postponed until spring 2012.

Bids for truck station demolition At the April 11 council meeting the council authorized the solicitation of bids for the demolition of the two former truck station buildings located at 680 Chisago St. Bids were opened at noon on Thursday, April 21. Four bids were received: Full House Construction, LLC d/b/a Wild River Contracting, $21,900; RE Peterson Inc, $29,400; Frattalone Company, $47,000; and Dressel Contracting, $55,000.

The council reviewed the proposed contract and project schedule. Jeremy Vitalis, supervisor of Wild River Contracting, proposes to begin minimum nonmachine

tasks the week of May 2, with entire site work to begin the week of May 9 or 16.

Completion of the project is to occur one month following the lifting of road restrictions. The council approved the low bid of $21,900.

Deer Herd Management Larry Phillips, city zoning administrator-coordinator, administers the Deer Hunt Management program in Taylors Falls. Section 510.04(9) of the Taylors Falls Code of Ordinances allows for a Deer Herd Management hunt within the city limits under certain conditions. Each year the council must determine if the archery hunt is to occur. The city must notify the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources by May 1 if the hunt is approved.

Phillips reported:

Council member John Tangen reported that it is probable that more deer were harvested than what was recorded, and that it would be in the city’s best interest to continue the hunt. The council approved an archery deer herd management hunt from Sept. 17, to Dec. 31.

Contract for 2011 mowing Rivard Lawn Care Services has provided contract mowing for the city since 2008, although there has not been a contract in place since 2009. The council discussed if the city should continue with the Rivard’s or send out a request for proposals. The consensus was that the council was very pleased with the service provided by the Rivards and that the city should continue to contract with them to provide mowing in 2011. Julik-Heine reported that initial conversations indicated a slight increase in costs, with a possible 10-percent increase if gas prices continue to increase. He will continue the negotiations and bring the final proposal back to the council for approval. The council approved contracting with Rivard Lawn Care with a final contract to be determined and approved at a future council meeting. Vice Mayor Rivard abstained from the vote.

Consent agenda Approved by consent agenda were the following items: •Approve the resignation of Gerald Platzer from the Economic Development Commission.

•Passed a resolution to accept a grant from Homeland Security for $36,224 for the purchase of compliant 800 MHZ radios.

•Authorized the submission of the City of Excellence Award for Minnesota cities that have completed excellent work. The submission for Taylors Falls will include the Minnesota Department of Transportation relation and redevelopment project.

First place for the award is $1,000 cash.

•Approved a temporary beer permit for the Almelund Lions Club for the fire department smelt fry on May 7 and the Wannigan Days tug across the St. Croix River at the Lions Park July 16.

Regional cow-calf meeting features organic beef

GRANTSBURG — Be sure to attend this year’s spring beef cow-calf meeting on Thursday, April 28, in Grantsburg sponsored by the UW-Extension Livestock Team. The meeting will be held at the Beaver Creek Cattle Ranch owned by Doug and Kathy Anderson, 12402 Hwy. 48 in Burnett County. The farm is located near Trade Lake, three miles east of Hwy. 87, north of the Polk County line and south of Grantsburg, and across the road from Bass Lake Lumber. Or take Hwy. 35 to Frederic and then west on Hwy. 48 for about 10 miles. Watch for the signs.

The Andersons rotationally graze an organic herd of 30 Scottish Highlanders including 20 cows. They raise 40 hogs and outsource organic poultry. The Andersons own 180 acres and rent another 345 acres, all certified through OCIA. Crops include 225 acres of hay and various acreages of feed grade soybeans, buckwheat and blue corn for domestic and export markets. They bought the farm in 1996. Doug is one of the leading marketers of local organic meat to restaurants in Wisconsin. He holds a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in criminal

psychology and retired as an associate warden after a 30-year career in law enforcement at San Quentin Prison in California.

The program begins at 5 p.m. with a farm tour followed by a beef supper and program at 6 p.m. at the farm. Speakers may include Amy Radunz, the state Extension beef specialist from UW-Madison, Brenda Boetel, extension ag economist from UW-River Falls, Sandy Stuttgen, ag agent and veterinarian from Taylor County, Keith Vandervelde, ag agent from Marquette County and a USDA/APHIS wildlife biologist from Rhinelander. Topics will include: Livestock Industry Outlook, Should Calving Dates Be Moved to May, Raising versus Buying Replacements, Nutrition and Management of 2-Year-Olds, Vaccination and Worming Protocols, and The Latest Information on Wolves and Other Predators.

Please register in advance. For registration or questions, contact Otto Wiegand or Kevin Schoessow at UWEX-Spooner, 800-528-1914 or 715-6353506. — from UW-Extension

BALSAM LAKE – A Turtle Lake man who was found guilty of illegally grading and filling a lake bed in Polk County adjacent to Horseshoe Lake will soon be facing a judge again, this time in a civil case dealing with the same activities. A civil case is set to be heard in Balsam Lake on Wednesday, May 4, at 3 p.m. to determine any fines or other civil damages that will be assessed of Steven Hanson and Hanson Management Inc. for those activities.

In 1996 Steven Hanson was issued a citation for illegal grading and filling activity in a pond in Polk County adjacent to Horeshoe Lake. He paid a fine of $141.50 and was not authorized to keep the fill in the pond.

On Oct. 19, 2005, a DNR agent received a complaint that Hanson had recently added fill into the same pond and its wetland areas. The DNR agent visited the site and found fill in the pond. He told Hanson to stop all work and not add any more fill as he had no DNR permits for this ac-

tivity.

Hanson was to provide a written response to a water management, but didn’t. He was instructed to remove the fill from the pond. According to the complaint, he hasn’t done so and instead put more fill into it. The Wisconsin statute bars anyone from putting any material upon the bed of a navigable water where no bulkhead line has been established without a permit. No bulkhead line exists in the area of the pond and no permit was applied for.

Hanson is also cited for not having a storm-water permit, which is required for construction sites with one acre or more of land disturbance.

Fines possible, according to the statutes, could be sizeable. The civil complaint lists three statutes that Hanson allegedly violated. Each carries a minimum fine of $10 a day. Maximum fines can be up to $25,000 a day. — from the office of J.B. Van Hollen, sttorney general

Civil case to determine fines for illegal filling of pond

Crane counter Zoe Rochester confers with local coordinator Nan Riegel over areas she thinks may be worth adding to future crane counts. – Photo by Greg Marsten

wyn, who also noted they saw “a heron, a pheasant, oh and a sandhill crane.”

The Harveys really wanted to be a part of a count, and had no openings near their home, so they decided to jump the border and take part in the Polk County count, and are happy they made the move. They also made sure they were well prepared, with warm clothes so they could keep the car windows open to hear and see, since the glass would fog up anyway.

“We were pretty warm, we had lots of blankets,” stated Nicolette.

The family was also impressed by the cranes noteworthy calls “Yeah, I was really surprised how loud they were,” Kevin said.

Ellen Harvey planned on writing a

paper about the experience for her seventh-grade class and said the count “was cool because we saw so much.” Her class requirement to write about the environment is one of the things that prompted the family to make the nearly hour-long drive to take part in the census, but in the end, it was about more than just cranes.

“Oh yeah, we went to the library and looked into the cranes, and looked them up on the Internet,” stated Claire Harvey, noting the family even came out two days before to make sure they found the correct site. “We’ve really had fun with it.”

She said the girls were all a little squirrelly “after living in the car for four hours, but it was worth it, for sure.”

MOTO series boasts several headliners

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Oversight in maintenance fee for library; WWTP hearing held

by Tammi Milberg Leader Staff Reporter ST. CROIX FALLS – The city council for St. Croix Falls met at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 25, for a public hearing on the wastewater treatment plant prior to the regular council meeting.

The hearing is a standard procedure based on an amendment to the facilities upgrade plan being endorsed by the city and considered by the Army Corps of Engineers. Dan Greve, MSA Associates, talked through the amendment and pertinent information at the hearing. The population estimate back in 2006 was 3,500 for the city. A second population estimate was conducted in 2009 and the number was reduced to 2,700. Greve said this meant the city could revise the plan, making it less expensive, and that the capacity increase was not an immediate concern. “The alternative we are looking at is a phased plan and we recommend it because you don’t need to increase the capacity right now, but you do have to upgrade the handling of phosphorus effluent,” Greve said.

The plan is designed to curtail the amount spent by the Army Corps of Engineers who are overseeing the project to $6.67 million with the city responsible for $1.67 million, which would mean the $5 million appropriated by the federal government would then be spent and the Army Corps would pull out from the project and the city could take over the directives on the project.

In his report, Greve also talked about a sewer rate increase that will be required by the city, once the upgrade is in place, for the city to stay in the black on operating the plant. Greve stated the council could look at increasing the rate at any time and that money collected would go toward the funding of the improvements to the plant.

What this means for the average resi-

dent is an increase in sewer rates of about $17 a month. The average home would then pay about $483 per year for water and sewer.

The last thing Greve discussed during the public hearing was the schedule. The plans will be submitted to the Wisconsin DNR by the Army Corps in August. Bids would be opened in February 2012. The headworks treatment facility (Army Corps portion) would be substantially complete in January 2013 with the city’s portion after the Corps pulls out, to be substantially complete in December 2013.

The public hearing was closed with no public comment and no public in attendance.

MOTO series The regular council meeting began with a report from Woody McBride on the Music on the Overlook concert series for 2011. McBride lined up several headliners for the series as well as food vendors for each free concert event. The concerts are free on Fridays at 6:30 p.m. beginning June 3 and ending in August. A special MOTO event will take place during AutumnFest, Oct. 1, with live music going all day.

McBride also said the MOTO series is taking on the Wannigan Days Talent Show July 14 because the event was not going to be held this year. McBride said the event is so well-attended and provides musical talents so it seemed to be a perfect fit for that weekend which would not have had a concert due to the Wannigan Days bands brought in to town on Friday night.

The first show on June 3 is the tribute act for Johnny Cash by Boss Grant; the second show also offers a headliner tribute band, Led Zeppelin. Food vendors include local restaurants Grecco’s, The Vegetarian, Pizza Man and Dalles House.

Also vendors from outside the community such as Sir Smoke A Lot, Love N Grub Grill, Mi Casitas, Taco Taxi and GF Goodies.

The council thanked McBride for organizing the events, securing sponsors and promoting it for another year.

Library report The library report was given by Sarah Adams, librarian. Adams indicated that she had an oversight on the library bills for a maintenance fee. The fee is due to the city for things like plowing the library plaza, garbage pickup by the city crew and a slush fund for repairs that may be needed in the future to repair the plaza or library if needed. Adams stated she was informed by the city treasurer that the auditor noted a funds collected item on the books and the funds were not collected.

The funds were the library maintenance fee. Adams said she wanted to address the council to clarify what exactly the fee covers. After finding out what the fee is structured to do, as far as plaza cleanup and a repairs fund, she said she did not know how she would pay for the fee because it was not taken into account when she did the library budget. She indicated that the only way the library could pay the fee would be to eliminate buying books this year or closing the library for a couple of weeks to save operating dollars for the fee payment.

Councilman Brian Blesi noted that the library fee is part of the initial contract signed also by Dr. Uddin, who occupies a significant portion of the building for his dentistry practice. Blesi said the contract includes the fees for both the library and the dental business as a maintenance for the property.

As far as Adams’ suggestion of closing the library for a couple of weeks, Blesi stated the library is a city service and closing it is not an option. To the idea of cutting out book purchases, the library is under a consortium with other libraries that includes the stipulation that libraries must order a certain number of books each year to enhance their respective collections, so this too was cast out as an option. Adams then asked if the money could be paid from another fund because the library is strapped.

Clerk Bonita Leggitt stated that the city budget has been cut so drastically this year that the money can’t come from another fund. “We would have to cut some-

one else’s budget and we’ve already cut everyone’s budgets,” Leggitt said.

“There’s no place to take it from.” Leggitt did add that there is not an interest or an immediate payment due date since the library is a city organization that is paying the city. Adams said she understands that everyone is tight and she just didn’t know how the library was going to pay for this.

She added that she would meet with the library board and come up with some ideas of how to pay for the fee.

On another note, the council approved a temporary beer license for the library gala, a fundraising event. Adams said the event raised about $2,000 last year and it does help the library pay the bills. The council approved the license. The gala is Saturday, June 11, at 5 p.m. and Adams said she hoped to see everyone from the council there.

The council was updated by Mayor Darrell Anderson that the revolving loan fund committee approved a revolving loan for $25,000 to Cyclova XC. This is operated by Frank Lundeen and Benjamin Jonjak to be located in the Franklin Square building downtown. It is a skiing, bike, and hiking shop with over $70,000 in inventory. Anderson said it would be a great match for the community and the operators have been in business with experience in this area; the new venture for them is the new location of St. Croix Falls. The plan is for the business to take occupancy in the building as a lessee in September with a target opening date of Oct. 1, which coincides with the city’s AutumnFest community celebration.

The council approved a donation to the St. Croix Falls high school graduation party for $100. The council approved having the building inspector follow up on fence permits with an increase in the permit fee inevitable for the service by the building inspector, to be resolved and updated through a council action at a future meeting.

The council will have only one meeting in May. The meeting will be Monday, May 16.

21st-annual Grantsburg Mayor’s Breakfast

by Priscilla Bauer Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – The tables were filled with members of the Grantsburg business and industrial community, Grantsburg Area Chamber of Commerce, and local government officials for the 21st-annual Mayor’s Breakfast at the Grantsburg Community Center, Tuesday, April 26.

Grantsburg Village President Roger Panek welcomed guests, gave an update on village projects, then introduced the morning’s speakers.

Gordy Lewis, president of the Grantsburg Industrial Development Corporation spoke to the longevity of the GIDC, which goes back about 50 years when a group of Grantsburg investors pooled money to start the group and buy land for an industrial park.

“The GIDC’s rich heritage is legacy to this community,” said Lewis, who continued by reminding the group of the positive effect the organization has had on job creation for the community. “Over 500 manufacturing jobs have been created through the efforts of the GIDC and those jobs in turn each generated an additional

Keynote speaker, Burnett County Chief Investigator Ron Wilhelm who has been with the sheriff’s department for 19 years, investigating white-collar crimes for the past seven years, gave a presentation to the group on business and Internet fraud and scams.

Grantsburg Village President Roger Panek welcomed guests to the Mayor’s Breakfast and then gave an update on village projects before introducing several speakers.

five jobs.”

“Strong jobs create a strong community,” commented Lewis. “Grantsburg has community-minded people.”

Lewis then recognized Gary Nelson and David Dahlberg for their years of service to the GIDC. Both Nelson and Dahlberg served for 16 years, Nelson as GIDC president and Dahlberg as secretary-treasurer.

Lewis also recognized Stan Peer for his contributions to the community for many years.

Panek then introduced Grantsburg Area Chamber President Nicki Peterson who reviewed chamber events held in 2010 and upcoming 2011 events.

Peterson said Big Gust Days, June 3-5 would again have many events and activities for the whole family, including the Fiedler Ford classic car show and the chamber’s craft fair.

“Grantoberfest gives businesses an opportunity to show off what they have,” said Peterson of the chamber’s newest event, which will be held this year on Sept. 17.

Gordy Lewis, president of the Grantsburg Industrial Development Corporation recognized Gary Nelson and David Dahlberg for their years of service to the GIDC. Both Nelson and Dahlberg served for 16 years, Nelson as GIDC president and Dahlberg as secretarytreasurer. Lewis also recognized Stan Peer for his contributions to the community for many years. – Photos by Priscilla Bauer

“There will be food, fun family activities and of course the wiener dog races, which is the most popular of the Grantoberfest events,” laughed Peterson.

Peterson encouraged people to attend a planning meeting to discuss how the community will welcome several hundred paddlers stopping in Grantsburg July 1112 as they make their way down the St. Croix River beginning at Solon Springs and ending in Prescott in the upcoming St. Croix River Association’s “Be Moved By The River” July 5-22 event, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the St. Croix River.

Keynote speaker, Burnett County Chief Investigator Ron Wilhelm who has been with the sheriff’s department for 19 years, investigating white-collar crimes for the past seven years, then gave the group a presentation on business and Internet fraud and scams.

Grantsburg Area Chamber President Nicki Peterson reviewed 2010 chamber events and gave an update on 2011 events, including Big Gust Days, Grantsburg’s community celebration on June 3-5.

“Be aware of who you are doing business with and be wary of clientele,” Wilhelm cautioned.

Wilhelm gave examples of various types of fraud to watch out for including forged check scams, advertising scams, charities scams and computer hacking.

“Malware means malicious software,” Wilhelm explained. “Most of it comes from China and Russia. There are people in those countries just sitting at computers working on hacking into our computers.”

Wilhelm advised setting up your computers to protect information by encrypting and keeping personal e-mails and financial information on separate computers.

Panek closed the breakfast by thanking the group for attending then, looking at the clock, chuckled, “I told you I would have you out of here 8 a.m. and it’s 8:05 so thank you for coming and we will see you next year.”

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Franck L. Gougeon, Edina, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea.

Jordan R. Greene, Somerset, speeding, $200.50.

Cody C. Hahn, Clayton, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Sherry L. Hansen, Clear Lake, loud unnecessary noise; speeding, not guilty pleas.

Jacqueline L. Heebink, Dresser, speeding, $175.30.

Amanda B. Hol, Balsam Lake, speeding, $225.70.

John T. Houliston, St. Croix Falls, fail/change lane-passing stop emerg. veh.; seat belt violation, not guilty pleas.

William E. Jack, St. Croix Falls, speeding, $175.30.

Jamie M. Jarchow, Clear Lake, operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Chad A. Johnson, Star Prairie, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Marcia J. Kalisz, Turtle Lake, operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Joshua D. Kirk, Clear Lake, county/municipality disorderly conduct, not guilty plea.

Michael M. Kralewski, St. Croix Falls, obstructing an officer, $269.50.

Crystal M. Kuehndorf, Almena, speeding, $250.90.

Kristen M. Lablanc, Clear Lake, speeding, not guilty plea.

Michael J. Lang, St. Croix Falls, speeding, $175.30; seat belt violation, $10.00.

Justin W. Leight, Columbia Heights, Minn., speeding, $250.90.

Jerry A. Marsh, Circle Pines, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Dana J. Mickus, Somerset, speeding, $200.50.

Jade R. Miller, St. Croix Falls, speeding, $175.30.

Michelle M. Moore, Rice Lake, speeding, $175.30.

Simon D. Mott, Cumberland, operating while revoked, $200.50; operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, $200.50.

Rhonda N. Munson, Clayton, speeding, $225.70.

Kate M. Murtaugh, St. Croix Falls, speeding, $175.30.

Toni F. Mussehl, Luck, drink open intoxicants in MV, $200.50.

Gerald A. Nelson, Chetek, speeding, $200.50; operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Jeremy S. Nelson, Star Prairie, drink open intoxicants in MV, $200.50.

Taylor J. Nelson, Osceola, disorderly operation of motor vehicle, $187.90.

Timothy D. Newlin, St. Croix Falls, speeding, not guilty plea.

Danielle N. Nordquist, Clayton, seat belt violation, $10.00; operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Loren L. Olsen, Cordova, Alaska, speeding, $200.50.

Kenneth M. Olson, White Bear Lake, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Jennifer D. Olund, Ham Lake, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Stephen M. O’Malley, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Tonia L. Proffitt, Clayton, nonregistration of auto, etc., $175.30.

Zarah S. Puariea, Luck, animals running at large, $263.50.

Fernando Ramirez, Clear Lake, speeding, $250.90; operate w/o valid license, $200.50.

Nicholas S. Randall, Rice Lake, speeding, $183.30.

David A. Rice, Rice Lake, speeding, $175.30.

Rebecca D. Richardt, Ham Lake,Minn., operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Cody J. Richert, Luck, operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00; nonregistration of auto, etc., $175.30.

Laura C. Ritten, Amery, speeding, $200.50.

Sonia R. Roberts, Eau Claire, operating while suspended, not guilty plea.

Dale A. Roethler, St. Louis Park, Minn., seat belt violation twice, $10.00.

Andrew R. Roettger, Star Prairie, speeding, $175.30; operating while suspended, $200.50; drink open intoxicants in MV, $200.50.

Chad L. Rondeau, Clayton, operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, $200.50.

Jason R. Sather, Clear Lake, county/municipality disorderly conduct, $200.50.

Brenden R. Sawall, Frederic, operating while revoked, $200.50.

Daniel J. Severson, Amery, speeding, $175.30.

Dennis W. Swanson, Centuria, dog at large, $188.00.

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Renee C. Alvermann, Clear Lake, nonregistration of auto, etc., $175.30; operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Jacob S. Anderson, Clayton, speeding, $175.30; operating while suspended, $200.50.

Jody J. Anderson, Somerset, speeding, $175.30.

Jesse J. Aubart, Centuria, operating while revoked, $200.50.

Rodney D. Bahr, Stillwater, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Erika E. Bailey, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Mark E. Bernecker, Clayton, operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00; seat belt violation, $10.00.

Amanda K. Biedler, Luck, operating while suspended, not guilty plea.

Tammy F. Brenizer, Frederic, speeding, $175.30.

Spencer A. Bridge, Phillips, inattentive driving, $187.90.

Joseph R. Carpenter, Balsam Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Corbin G. Clemens, Somerset, speeding, $175.30.

William F. Curran, Milltown, disorderly conduct in public, $269.00 Gabrielle Dailey, Webster, possession of marijuana, $100.00.

Ture T. Duden, Clear Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Joel W. Ebyl, Hudson, speeding, $225.70.

Andrew C. Erickson, Balsam Lake, speeding, $225.70.

Daniel J. Erickson, Webster, fail to stop/improper stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Janelle L. Farah, Milltown, operate w/o carrying license, $150.10.

Adair N. Flugl, Turtle Lake, speeding, $175.30.

Donna D. Fox Ridgley, St. Croix Falls, speeding, $175.30.

Megan M. Francis, Osceola, operating left of centerline, $213.10.

Francisco J. Garcia Ytzacahua, Cumberland, operate w/o valid license, $200.50.

Larry D. Glenn, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Polk County circuit court

APRIL 27, 2011 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NEWS SECTION - A - PAGE 23 Krystal L. Tomlinson, South Range, speeding, $175.30.

William J. Vondoehren Sr., Milltown, disorderly conduct with motor vehicle, $187.90, operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Matthew J. Voneschen, Shakopee, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Beth A. Wallace, Star Prairie, drink open intoxicants in MV, $263.50.

Casey J. Walter, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Barbara J. Watrud, Inver Grove Heights, Minn, speeding, $175.30.

Kyle A. Wilson, Rice Lake, speeding, $200.50.

Grandson head butts, bites grandfather

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Claimed to be smoking deja vu in bong pipe

DRESSER – Two young men were arrested after a bloody fight between a grandfather and grandson escalated to include the grandson’s friend fighting with the father, who was also present. On Sunday, April 17, Taylor Grunow, 19, the grandson, was charged with battery of his grandfather, and his friend, Steven Larsen, was charged with disorderly conduct.

Police were called to the Grunow home with the report of the fight. They were told Grunow and Larsen had left and were headed south on 200th Street. The officer, who knew Grunow, found them about a quarter mile south of the home. Grunow had what looked like smeared blood on his face and hands. He said it was his

grandfather’s blood and it was from “head butting” him.

Larsen also admitted to being in a scuffle with Grunow’s father.

They went back to the home, where they found the grandfather with a towel to his face. He removed it and his nose immediately began to bleed. He also showed the officer a severe bite mark on his left bicep. The officer took pictures. The fight was apparently due to Grunow’s parents finding a large bong-style pipe on the property that Grunow was smoking out of. Grunow said they were smoking a legal substance called deja vu. The pipe was field tested and was not positive for THC. The victim was taken to the Osceola Medical Center for treatment. — with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

POLK COUNTY - Bryan Haugerud, Osceola, 20, was charged with OWI, first offense, on Tuesday, April 12. A police officer saw him leaving Super America, driving west on Hwy. 8, and noticed a cracked taillight. The officer followed Haugerud’s vehicle as it turned to go north on 200th Street, and saw him driving “mostly” in the wrong lane. He also saw a pizza box come out of the driver’s side of the vehicle. At that point he stopped the

vehicle and saw it had expired plates. Inside the vehicle he saw several open beer cans, and he could smell a strong odor of pizza and cow manure coming from the vehicle.

Haugerud denied drinking, but his eyes were glassy.

Field sobriety tests were given, including a Breathalyzer, which registered .12, and Haugerud was arrested. — with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

Strong odor of pizza and manure didn't hide intoxication

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This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-6699777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1800-927-9275.

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(Mar. 23, 30, Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BRANCH 2 Profinium Financial, Inc., Plaintiff, vs.

WALKER PROPERTIES OF WOODBURY II, LLC, AND WALKER PROPERTIES OF WOODBURY IV, LLC, Defendants.

Case No.: 09-CV-992 Classification: 30301 Money Judgment 30404 Mortgage Foreclosure NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled matter on October 25, 2010, I will sell at public auction at the Polk County Courthouse, 1005 West Main St., Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, 54810, Polk County, on May 4, 2011, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. of that date, the following-described mortgaged premises, by offering for sale as a whole and not by separate parcel, to wit: Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Section 28, Township 32 North, Range 19 West, Arbor View, Farmington, Polk County, Wisconsin.

Tax Parcel Numbers: 02201209-0100, 022-01209-0200, 022-01209-0300, 022-012090400, 022-01209-0500.

Terms of Sale: Ten percent (10%) of successful bid must be paid to Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified or cashier’s check.

Balance must be paid within ten (10) days after confirmation by the Court. The mortgaged premises shall be sold as a whole.

Successful bidder shall pay the transfer fee.

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APRIL 27, 2011 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NEWS SECTION - A - PAGE 25

(March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY ROCK N’ ROLL TO GO PLUS!, INC., Plaintiff, vs.

BRIDGET A. SORENSON, Defendant CASE NO. 2010TJ000017 NOTICE OF SALE Public notice is here given that by virtue of an Execution issued under the seal of the Circuit Court for Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, upon a Judgment entered in the Court on October 20, 2009, in favor of Rock N’ Roll To Go Plus!, Inc., Plaintiff, and against Bridget A. Sorenson, Defendant, in the sum of $389,577.39, damages and costs, I have levied upon all right, title and interest of Bridget A. Sorenson in and to the following real estate: Lot 27 County Plat of Magic Lake, along with 1/5 interest Outlot 2 as recorded in Volume 956 on Page 88 as Document #683110, Section 32, Township 32 North, Range 17 West, Town of Alden, Polk County, Wisconsin.

Lot 28 County Plat of Magic Lake, along with 1/5 interest Outlot 2 as recorded in Volume 956 on Page 88 as Document #683110, Section 32, Township 32 North, Range 17 West, Town of Alden, Polk County, Wisconsin.

Parcel ID: 002-02267-2700, 002-02267-2800, 002-022670102.

Property Address: 7th Avenue, Town of Alden, Star Prairie, WI 54026.

I will sell this property at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, at 900 Polk County Judicial Center, 1005 West Main Street, in Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, at 10 a.m., on May 11, 2011, to satisfy the execution, together with interest and costs.

Dated this 22nd day of March, 2011. /s/ Peter M. Johnson, Sheriff Herrick & Hart, S.C. Terry L. Moore 116 West Grand Avenue P.O. Box 167 Eau Claire, WI 54702-0167 (715) 832-3491

(Apr. 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, Plaintiff vs.

JOSEPH E. BARG, and DAN JASPERSON and SUSAN A. JASPERSON, Defendants.

Case No. 10 CV 692 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on November 22, 2010, in the amount of $110,488.13, 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: Thursday, May 26, 2011, 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 One Hundred Four (104) of the Assessor’s Plat of the Village of Dresser, according to the Official Plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Register of Deeds in Polk County, Wisconsin, being a part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4 of NE1/4), of Section Eighteen (18), Township Thirtythree (33) North of Range Eighteen (18) West, Village of Dresser, Polk County, Wis. PIN: 116-00417-0000.

STREET ADDRESS: 138 State Street, Dresser, WI 54009.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 28th day of March, 2011.

Peter M. Johnson, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson / #1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787 533982 WNAXLP

Brian J. Vanthof, Grantsburg, operating a motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Michael J. Wagner, Mankato, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Alesha M. Wieser, Webster, speeding, $175.30.

Bradley D. Wilson, Shell Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Derek J. Cameron, Hudson, operate w/o valid license, $330.50; violate absolute sobriety law, $127.50.

Brian A. Georges, Rush City, Minn., criminal trespass to dwelling, $100.00.

Gary W. Kosloski, Siren, operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Marvin E. Bollom, Springbrook, speeding, $187.90.

Andrew R. Cameron, Frederic, theft-movable property <=$2,500, $330.50.

Bobbi A. Gilipin, Balsam Lake, issue of worthless checks <=$2,500, $550.40.

Mitchell P. Huser, Hudson, seat belt requirements, $175.30.

Charles M. Lunsman, Danbury, OWI, license revoked 12 months, ignition interlock, $1,109.00.

Loren C. Purintun, Cameron, possess drug paraphernalia, $127.50.

Laurence D. Shearen, Spooner, worthless checks <=$2,500, $249.00.

(Mar. 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY ONEWEST BANK, FSB Plaintiff vs.

JOSEPH J. HARRINGTON, et al.

Defendant(s) NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case Number: 10 CV 566 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on November 4, 2010, in the amount of $159,927.44, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 10, 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: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot Two (2) of Certified Survey Map No. 4012 Recorded In Volume 18 of Certified Survey Maps on Page 42 as Document No. 651777, being located in part of the the fractional Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (FR NW1/4 OF SW1/4) of Section Nineteen (19), Township Thirty-Three (33) North, Range Eighteen (18) West, Town of Osceola, including part of Lot One (1) of Certified Survey Map No. 3097 recorded in the Register of Deeds Office for Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 838 240th St., Osceola, WI 54020.

TAX KEY NO.: 042-00398-0200.

Dated this 25th day of February, 2011 Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Russell J. Karnes State Bar #1054982 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. 266528

(Apr. 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, Plaintiff vs.

DAN JASPERSON and SUSAN A. JASPERSON, and STATE of WISCONSIN, Defendants.

Case No. 10 CV 693 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on November 22, 2010, in the amount of $143,610.82, 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: Thursday, May 26, 2011, 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 4, Plat of Trollview Estates, Township of Osceola, Polk County, Wis. PIN: 042-01314-0400.

STREET ADDRESS: 982 South View Lane, Dresser, WI 54009.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 28th day of March, 2011.

Peter M. Johnson, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson / #1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787 533980 WNAXLP (April 20, 27, May 4) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY LLC Plaintiff, vs.

RYAN M. FISHER Defendant(s) SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION Case No. 11-CV-198 Money Judgment: 30301 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN: To the person named above as a Defendant: RYAN M. FISHER 305 2nd Ave. SW #3 Milltown, WI 54858-9074 You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.

Within 40 days after April 25, 2011, 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 1005 W. Main St., #300, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, and to Schelble Law Firm, S.C. whose address is 622 N. Water Street, Suite 400, Milwaukee, WI 53202. You may have an attorney help you.

If you do not demand a copy of the complaint within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested 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.

Date: April 18, 2011 SCHELBLE LAW FIRM, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff By: Jeffrey E. Schelble, State Bar No. 1014739 P.O. Address: 622 N. Water Street, Suite 400 Milwaukee, WI 53202 Phone: 414-270-1930

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Cindy A. Schultz, Shoreview, Minn., operate snowmobile while intoxicated, alcohol assessment, $641.50.

Christopher M. Scott, Savage, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

David R. See, Chippewa Falls, speeding, $175.30.

David A. Shabaiash, Webster, speeding, $175.30.

Dawn R. Sheldon, Siren, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Miriam A. Smith, Siren, speeding, $175.30.

Billy J. Snyder, Siren, possess amphetamine/LSD/psilocin, probation, sent. withheld, license suspended 6 months, $100.00.

Teena K. Songetay, Webster, unsafe backing of vehicle, $175.30.

Michael W. Stewart, Siren, speeding, $200.50; operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Chad E. Swanson, Frederic, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Johann Tessman, Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada, interstate record of duty status, $263.50.

Jared D. Tober, Grantsburg, operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, $200.50; seat belt violation, $10.00.

Trenton E. Tomberlin, Grantsburg, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Cody L. Uhrhammer, De Pere, waterskipping w/snowmobile, $154.50.

Amanda L. Unseth, Hayward, operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, $200.50.

Ronald O. Vainik, Eagan, Minn., speeding, $213.10.

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(Mar. 30, Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY ANCHORBANK, FSB Plaintiff vs.

DAVID M. SWENSON, et al.

Defendant(s) NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case Number: 10 CV 128 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on May 5, 2010, in the amount of $54,637.19, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 18, 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: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: The Northeast One-quarter of the Southeast One-quarter, Section 9, Township 35 North, Range 15 West, in the Town of Johnstown, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2237 Pipe Lake Road, Comstock, WI 54826.

TAX KEY NO.: 028-00168-0000.

Dated this 25th day of March, 2011.

Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Marie M. Flannery State Bar #1045309 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. 268116

Derek L. Olson, Grantsburg, operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, $200.50.

David J. Perko, Trego, speeding, $175.30.

Timothy C. Perlick, Anoka, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Richard A. Peterson, Frederic, waterskipping with snowmobile, $154.50.

George E. Phelps, Webster, seat belt violation, $10.00; fail to yield right of way from stop sign, $175.30; operating while suspended, $200.50; operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, $200.50.

Charles E. Ramsey, Cumberland, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Rhonda K. Reed, Webster, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Alicia B. Reynolds, Webster, operating left of centerline, $213.10.

Jo Ann Robison, Siren, seat belt violation, $10.00; operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Brian C. Roettger, Webster, fail to stop/improper stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Michael D. Ruckmar, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., operate snowmobile w/o trail sticker, $200.50.

Richard L. Sargent, Eagen, Minn., operate snowmobile w/o trail sticker, $200.50.

Todd A. Schneider, Woodbury, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Philip J. Schroeder, Grantsburg, operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

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Gerald D. Knauber, Frederic, operating left of centerline, $213.00.

Wayne E. Kokkonen, Dollar Bay, Mich., speeding, $175.30.

Gail L. Koziski, Webster, speeding, $175.30.

Heather M. Kreager, Siren, speeding, $175.30.

Heather A. Lancour, Webster, speeding, $200.50.

Jenna A. Lehto, Chetek, speeding, $225.70.

Trent J. Mack, Grantsburg, trespass, $185.00.

Jesse M. Mackey, Hudson, speeding, $175.30.

Travis J. Manderund, operate snowmobile w/o trail sticker, $200.50; waterskipping w/snowmobile, $154.50.

Rusty J. Matrious, Webster, license restriction violation, Class D or M vehicle, $200.50.

Douglas A. Mattson, Siren, operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Allie J. Mayer, Cumberland, OWI, license revoked 6 months, alcohol assessment, $691.50.

Douglas S. McGarthwaite, Hayward, speeding, $175.30.

Timothy D. Mike, Siren, trespass to land, remain after notice, $263.50.

Allan L. Minar, Minnetonka, Minn., operate snowmobile while intoxicated, alcohol assessment $641.50.

Robert A. Morehouse, Danbury, seat belt violation, $10.00.

David O. Nelson, Brainerd, Minn., operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00; speeding, $200.50.

Louis R. Oiyotte, Webster, fail to stop at stop sign, $175.30.

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David W. Abresch, St. Paul, Minn., interstate record of duty status, $263.50.

Brian E. Ackerman, Plymouth, Minn., operate snowmobile w/o trail sticker, $200.50.

Lee J. Anderson, Armstrong, Iowa, interstate record of duty status, $200.50.

Samantha C. Belisle, Shell Lake, smoking in tavern, $189.50.

Tangela Z. Bennett-Foster, Fond du Lac, violation of child safety restraint requirements child 4 yrs., but less than 8 yrs. of age, $150.10.

Zachary L. Benson, Webster, speeding, $200.50.

John P. Bjorklund, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Thomas M. Brubacher Schrock, Hayward, speeding, $175.30.

Sara A. Brunton, Stillwater, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Kelly M. Burger Zimmerman, Racine, fail to stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Nathan B. Burton, Webster, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Tanya M. Carr, Crystal, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Heather A. Chapman, Danbury, fail to stop/improper stop at stop sign, $175.30; operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Jeramie D. Christianson, Danbury, speeding, $175.30.

Marty J. Clendening, Danbury, fish w/o license, $202.70.

Peter J. Cmiel, Corcoran, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Spencer R. Daniels, Webster, operate snowmobile while intoxicated, forfeiture, alcohol assessment, $641.50.

Trevor D. Demarre, Webster, operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, $200.50; seat belt violation, $10.00.

Joseph L. Derosier, Clear Lake, OWI, license revoked 6 months, alcohol assessment, $691.50.

Francois Desroches, Edina, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Cody M. Dreier, Duluth, Minn., speeding, $250.90.

Garrison G. Ekholm, Luck, operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Robert C. Evans, Frederic, operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Douglas E. Finch, Spooner, speeding, $200.50.

Mark B. Foerster, Spooner, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Trevor D. Fontaine, Webster, operate w/o valid license, $200.50; nonregistration of auto, etc., $175.30.

Rose M. Garhart, Shell Lake, speeding, $200.50.

Dylan A. Geske, Siren, trespass to dwelling, $250.00.

Deloris M. Gibbs, Hinckley, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Saisha R. Goepfert, Grantsburg, theft, $185.00.

Nicholas W. Gramer, Danbury, place/transport loaded firearm/vehicle, $258.10.

Aaron S. Homstrom, Centuria, operate w/o valid license four times, $200.50 four times.

Theodore L. Huebner, Webster, operating w/PAC<=0.15, license revoked 6 months, alcohol assessment, $741.50.

Grant A. Hulter, Danbury, operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00; seat belt violation, $10.00.

J. L. Builders of Grantsburg LLC, Grantsburg, operating a motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Barbara J. Johnson, Webster, speeding, $175.30.

Andrew E. Jorgensen, Danbury, waterskip snowmobile during daylight hours, $154.50; operate snowmobile w/o safety certificate, $162.70.

Christopher R. Kanters, Winter, operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Katy Leigh Kelley, Webster, underage drinking possess 1720, alcohol assessment, $263.50.

James J. Kirschbaum, Fox Lake, speeding, $175.30.

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(Mar. 30, Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4) 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 certificate holders CWALT , Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2006-OC1, 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: May 18, 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 slae; 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 State Road 35, Osceola, WI 54020.

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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(April 20, 27, May 4) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, Plaintiff, vs.

NELCE C. SLUKA, Defendant.

SUMMONS (By Publication) Case No. 11 CV 186 Case Classification No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage TO: Nelce C. Sluka P.O. Box 323 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.

Within forty (40) days after April 20, 2011, 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 April 20, 2011, 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 15th day of April, 2011.

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 534397 WNAXLP

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(March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY HSBC MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC. Plaintiff, vs.

ARDELL K. STRENKE and SHELLEY A. STRENKE, husband and wife, Defendants.

Case No. 10-CV-137 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000.00 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on May 11, 2010, in the amount of $148,211.27, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 12, 2011, at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

TERMS: 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 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. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of one acre in the NE 1/4 of SE 1/4, described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest Corner of NE 1/4 of SE 1/4, run thence East along the North boundary line of said description 22 Rods, then South at right angles 11 Rods, then Northwesterly to a point on the West boundary line of said description 3 Rods South of place of beginning, then North 3 Rods to beginning, all in Section 29-37-17, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1619 315th Avenue, Town of West Sweden.

TAX KEY NO.: 048-00667-0000 Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County, WI O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1424 Underwood Avenue Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 414-727-1591 O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a Chapter 7 Discharge in Bankruptcy, this correspondence should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt.

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(April 27, May 4, 11) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC Assignee of MBNA Bank of P.O. Box 12914 NORFOLK, VA 23541 Plaintiff, vs.

LOIS E. JOHANSEN 2449 150th St. Luck, WI 54853-3911 Defendant(s).

Case No. 11CV115 AMENDED SUMMONS Money Judgment: 30301 Our File: 748470 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, to each person named above as Defendant: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The complaint, which is also served upon you, states the nature and basis of the legal action.

Within 40 days after 04/27/ 2011 you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the court whose address is 1005 W. MAIN STREET, SUITE 300, BALSAM LAKE, WI 54810-4410 and to RAUSCH, STURM, ISRAEL, ENERSON & HORNICK, LLC, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is shown below. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper answer to the complaint or provide a written demand for said complaint within the 40-day period, 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 alien against any real estate you own now or in the future and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

Dated: April 6, 2011. /s/ Ryan M. Peterson RAUSCH, STURM, ISRAEL, ENERSON & HORNIK LLC ATTORNEYS IN THE PRACTICE OF DEBT COLLECTION 250 N. Sunnyslope Rd., Suite 300 Brookfield, WI 53005 Toll-free: 877-667-8010 Attorney for the Plaintiff

NOTICE TOWN OF

NOTICE

A Town Board road inspection will be held Monday, May 2, beginning at 5 p.m.

Board members will meet at Bremer Bank, Frederic Andrea Lundquist, Clerk

Monthly Board Meeting Monday, May 9, at 7 p.m.

Milltown Fire Hall

TOWN OF MILLTOWN

WEST SWEDEN

Virgil Hansen, Clerk

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(April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY ANCHORBANK, FSB, Successor to S & C Band, Plaintiff, vs.

DENNIS LARSEN a/k/a DENNIS R. LARSEN and AMY LARSEN a/k/a/ AMY K. LARSEN, husband and wife, ANCHORBANK, FSB, Defendants.

Case No. 10-CV-708 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000.00 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on December 10, 2010, in the amount of $146,235.11, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: June 14, 2011, at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

TERMS: 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 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. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 2404 Recorded in Volume 11 of Certified Survey Maps on Page 111, as Document No. 565148, located in the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 9, Township 33 North, Range 17 West. Said land being in the Town of Garfield, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1599 105th Ave., Town of Garfield.

TAX KEY NO.: 024-00145-0000 Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County, WI O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Avenue Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 414-727-1591 O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

If you have previously received a Chapter 7 Discharge in Bankruptcy, this correspondence should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt.

(April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, F/K/A COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP Plaintiff, vs.

DAVID FOUKS; SHELLY FOUKS A/K/A SHELLY L. SWANSON; Defendants.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 10 CV 312 Case Code No. 30404 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on September 29, 2010, in the amount of $194,069.18, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: June 15, 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.

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: Lot 3 of Certified Survey Map No. 5460 filed July 23, 2007, in Vol. 24 C.S.M., Pg. 145, as Doc. No. 734549, being Lots 3 and 4 of Certified Survey Map No. 5336 filed December 28, 2006, in Vol. 24 of C.S.M., Pg. 21, as Doc. No. 726610, located in the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 24, Township 32 North, Range 19 West, Town of Farmington, Polk County, Wisconsin.

Together with and subject to a driveway agreement/easement recorded in Vol. 1007 of Rec., Pg. 649, as Doc. No. 735962.

TAX KEY NO.: 022-00576-0300 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2464 30th Avenue, Osceola, Wisconsin 54020.

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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Ken Kellogg Secretary

Yourchuck’s True Value

Home and Away Ministries, a Christian nonprofit organization, is seeking a ministry minded person to work part time at Ruby’s Second Hand in Siren.

Must be well groomed and willing to work weekends on a regular basis. Application may be picked up in person, 25435 State Hwy. 35/70.

St. Luke’s Hospital vs. Robert L. Holmstrom, Danbury, $516.20.

St. Luke’s Hospital vs. Dallas Miller, Danbury, $2,859.89.

Country Comfort LLC vs. Anthony Lindner, Apple Valley, Minn., $518.43.

Midland Funding LLC vs. George Miller, Danbury, $2,515.21.

Voyager Village P.O.A. Inc. vs. Tammy Mandalke, Spooner, $1,630.35.

Voyager Village P.O.A. Inc. vs. The Richard C. Knutson Irrovocable Trust, River Forest, Ill., $1,665.35.

Voyager Village P.O.A. Inc. vs. Thomas L. Johnson, Forest Lake, Minn., $1,655.14.

Voyager Village P.O.A. Inc. vs. James E. Corbett et al, Coon Rapids, Minn., $1,620.35.

Voyager Village P.O.A. Inc. vs. Noe Sanchez, St. Paul, Minn., $2,380.78.

David L. Kislenger vs. Anthony Payson, Webster, return of snowmobile plus cost $2,094.50.

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Tues., May 17, 2011 7 p.m. at Ken Kellogg’s 2026 Hwy. 46 Milltown Township

Lakewalk Surgery Center vs. Steven D. Brenizer, Grantsburg, $4,340.62.

St. Croix Regional Medical Center vs. Justin D. Burnham, Grantsburg, $573.70.

St. Croix Regional Medical Center vs. Lisa C. Hursh, Webster, $2,897.99.

St. Croix Regional Medical Center vs. Kevin F. Johnson, Siren, $1,146.48.

St. Croix Regional Medical Center vs. Gary L. Larson, Grantsburg, $2,080.10.

St. Croix Regional Medical Center vs. Amy M. Mangelsen, Danbury, $1,284.73.

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MILLTOWN CEMETERY ANNUAL MEETING

Burnett County civil court

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Patsy Gustafson Town Clerk

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No burning is allowed from midnight until 6 p.m. from April 1 through June 1, 2011.

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BURNING RESTRICTION

(April 13, 20, 27) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY In the matter of the name change of: Ryan K. Mueller By (Petitioner) Ryan K. Mueller Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing Case No. 11-CV-88 NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: Ryan K. Mueller To: Ryan K. Tagawa Birth Certificate: Ryan K. Mueller IT IS ORDERED: This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Burnett County, State of Wisconsin: Judge James Erickson, Burnett Co. Circuit Court, 7410 Co. Rd. K #115, Siren, WI 54872. April 27, 2011,11:30 a.m.

If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 715-349-2147 at least ten (10) working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation.

BY THE COURT: /s/Hon. Kenneth L. Kutz Circuit Court Judge April 6, 2011 533615

TOWN OF LAKETOWN

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(Mar. 30, Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb f/k/a S&C Bank, Plaintiff, vs.

Daniel R. Johnson, Individual and Sole Proprietor, d/b/a Swedes Masonry, Defendant.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No: 09 CV 929 Case Code: 30404 Judge: Molly E. GaleWyrick PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered April 26, 2010, in the amount of $181,175.54, the Polk County Sheriff will sell the described property at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: May 17, 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: Parcel 1: A parcel of land in the SE 1/4 of SW 1/4, Section 28, Township 35 North, Range 18 West, Town of Eureka, Polk County, Wis., described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of SE 1/4 of SW 1/4, thence North along the Forty line 300 feet; thence West parallel to the South line of said Forty, 500 feet; thence South parallel to the east line of said Forty to the South line of said Forty; thence East to the place of beginning.

Parcel 2: The SE 1/4 of SW 1/4, Section 28, Township 35 North, Range 18 West, Town of Eureka, Polk County, Wisconsin, except a parcel described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of SE 1/4 of SW 1/4, thence North along the Forty line 300 feet; thence West parallel to the South line of said Forty, 500 feet; thence South parallel to the East line of said Forty to the South line of said Forty, thence East to the place of beginning.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2155 190th Avenue, Centuria, WI 54824.

Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff ECKBERG, LAMMERS, BRIGGS, WOLFF & VIERLING, P.L.L.P. Nicholas J. Vivian (#1047165) 430 2nd Street Hudson, WI 54016 (715) 386-3733 Attorneys for Plaintiff 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. If you are currently in bankruptcy or have been discharged in bankruptcy, this letter is not an attempt to collect the debt from you personally.

This letter serves only as notice of the commencement of a legal proceeding as required by the loan documents, state law, and/ or federal law. 532796 WNAXLP

The Open Book for the Town of Daniels will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2011, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Daniels Town Hall. The assessor will be available at that time to hear any and all complaints from the taxpayers.

Instructional material about the assessment, on how to file an objection and board of review procedures under Wisconsin Law will be available at that time. Notice is hereby given this 28th day of April, 2011.

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(April 13, 20, 27) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, Plaintiff, vs.

DANIEL F. FOUST and KAREN M. FOUST, Defendants Case No. 10 CV 811 NOTICE OF ADJOURNED SHERIFF’S SALE Sheriff’s Sale in this action was scheduled for Thursday, April 7, 2011, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., which has been adjourned as set forth herein. By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on January 4, 2011, in the amount of $111,661.05, 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: Thursday, May 5, 2011, 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 Fourteen (14) of Certified Survey Map No. 5261 recorded in Volume 23 of Certified Survey Maps on page 168 as Document No. 721541, said map being Lot 14 of Certified Survey Map No. 214 recorded in Volume 1 of Certified Survey Maps on page 217, as Document No. 359866, located in the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4 of the NW1/4), Section Twenty-five (25), Township Thirty-five (35) North, Range Fifteen (15) West and part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SW1/4 of the NW1/4), Section Twenty-five (25), Township Thirty-five (35) North, Range Fifteen (15) West, Town of Johnstown, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN: 028-00625-0000 STREET ADDRESS: 1983 Long Lake Lane, Comstock, WI 54826.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 4th day of April, 2011.

Peter M. Johnson, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson No. 1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Community Bank of Cameron d/b/a Community Bank of Cameron-Grantsburg Plaintiff, vs.

Craig A. Jones and Kevin L. Jones, Defendants.

Case No. 10-CV-202 Code Nos. 30301 and 30404 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on June 1, 2010, in favor of Plaintiff, Community Bank of Cameron, in the amount of $102,234.66, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: June 14, 2011, at 10 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 court 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 subject to all real estate taxes, specials assessments, liens and encumbrances PLACE: At the front entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

DESCRIPTION: A parcel of Land in the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4 NW1/4) of Section 31, Township 36 North, Range 18 West, Town of Laketown, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Commencing at a point that is 545 feet South of the Northwest Corner of Section 31, Township 36 North, Range 18 West, Thence running due East 178 Feet; Thence due South 131 Feet; Thence West 178 Feet; Thence due North 131 Feet to the Place of Beginning.

Together with a 1/3 interest in the Well Agreement Recorded as Document No. 503224, Volume 596 of Records, Page 153, Polk County Register of Deeds.

TAX KEY NO.: 030-00761-0000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: For informational purposes, it is believed that the property in question is located at 2488 240th Street, Cushing, Wis. Dated this 5th day of April, 2011. /s/ Peter Johnson Polk County Sheriff Benson Law Office LLC Attorneys for Community Bank of Cameron P.O. Box 370 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5215

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(April 27, August 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY KAREN E. MINUTELLO, as Assignee of M & I Marshall & Ilsley Bank, Successor by merger with Century Bank, Plaintiff, vs.

DAVID J. DEHAVEN and JANE DOE, alias, his wife, if any, and ARDEN P. WILLIAMS and John Doe, alias, her husband, if any, Defendants.

Case No. 04 CV 75 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action, 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, Wis., on Thursday, June 9, 2011, 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: East Half of the Southwest Quarter (E1/2 SW1/4), Section 22-32-17, Town of Alden, Polk County, Except 1 square acre in NW corner of NE SW, Section 22; the North line thereof is the south line of CTH C and West line thereof is the West line of said NE1/4 SW1/4, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN: 002-00574-0000, 00200578-0000, 002-00579-0000 The real estate shall be sold in parcels, as follows: Parcel 1: Northeast one-quarter of Southwest one-quarter (NE1/4 of SW1/4) Section 22-32-17, Town of Alden, Polk County, Except 1 square acres in NW corner of NE SW, Section 22; the North line thereof is the Southline of CTH C and West line thereof is the West line of said NE1/4 SW1/4, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN: 002-00574-0000 Parcel 2: Southeast one-quarter of Southwest one-quarter (SE1/4 of SW1/4) Section 22-32-17, Town of Alden, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN: 002-00578-0000 & 00200579-0000 Parcel 3: All real estate shall be sold as a single parcel.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 12th day of April, 2011. /s/Peter M. Johnson, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson No. 1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787

(March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-1 by American Home Mortgage Servicing Inc., its attorney-in-fact Plaintiff, vs.

STEVEN A. GAUSTAD; and BENEFICIAL FINANCIAL I INC. successor to Beneficial Wisconsin, Inc.; and CAPITAL ONE BANK USA N.A.; and MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; and CURRAHEE FINANCIAL, LLC; and THE CUMBERLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AND EXTENDED CARE UNIT, INC.; and THE CUMBERLAND CLINIC, S.C., Defendants Case No. 10-CV-726 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on November 18, 2010, in the amount of $60,638.43, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 19, 2011, at 10 o’clock a.m.

TERMS: 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 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. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 West Main St., Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: A parcel of land in Outlot 93 of the Village of Clayton, described as follows: Commencing at the East 1/4 corner of Section 24-33-15, thence West along the EastWest quarter line a distance of 2,289.75 feet, which is the point of beginning of parcel being described; thence due North 200 feet; thence due West 100 feet; thence due South 200 feet; thence East 100 feet to the point of beginning; Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 241 Clayton Avenue East, Village of Clayton.

TAX KEY NO.: 112-00257-0000.

Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County, WI O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Avenue Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 (414) 727-1591 O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a Chapter 7 Discharge in Bankruptcy, this correspondence should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt.

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(April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BRANCH 2 ST. CROIX COUNTY ANCHORBANK, FSB Assignee of S & C BANK

Plaintiff vs.

DAVID H. RAILSBACK II ARLA J. RAILSBACK LAMPERT YARDS, INC. ANTCZAK CONSTRUCTION, INC. STATE OF WISCONSINDEPARTMENT OF REVENUE JOHN DOE #1 AND JOHN DOE #2 the unknown tenants of the premises located at W8389 Carlton Road Spooner, WI 54801, JOHN DOE #3 AND JOHN DOE #4 the unknown tenants of the premises located at N5126 Greenfield Road Spooner, WI 54801, Defendants Case No.: 10CV822 Case Code: 30404 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE By virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above-entitled action on November 4, 2010, the undersigned Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell at public auction at the front entrance of the Polk County Justice Center in the City of Balsam Lake, in said county, on the 25th day of May, 2011, at 10 a.m., the real estate and mortgaged premises directed by the Judgment to be sold, therein described as follows: Lot 6, Plat of Big Island, except the NW 1/2 thereof, located in Government Lot 2, Section 2-34-17, Polk County, Wisconsin. Said property is also described as the SE 1/2 of Lot 6, of Government Lot 2 of Big Island, Balsam Lake, Section 2-34-17, Polk County, Wisconsin.

TERM OF SALE: Cash.

DOWN PAYMENT: A deposit of 10% of sale price to be deposited in cash or by certified check with the Sheriff at the time of sale; balance to be paid by cash or certified check within ten days after confirmation of sale.

Dated this 1st day of April, 2011. /s/ Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Donald R. Marjala, Lawyer Spangler, Nodolf, Bruder & Klinkhammer, LLC P.O. Box 1165 Eau Claire, WI 54702-1165 (715) 830-9771 Attorneys for Plaintiff 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 obtained will be used for that purpose.

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NOTICE SIREN POLICE DEPARTMENT in now taking bids for a:

1993 BLACK GMC TRUCK 2500 VIN #: 1GTGK24K9RE507835 Body in good condition, sale of vehicle will be as is.

This is an abandoned motor vehicle that is legally owned by Davin Tyler who has not wished to claim the vehicle.

Vehicle may be seen at Siren Village Public Works Department.

Sealed bids will be accepted until 4 p.m. May 2, 2011.

Please mail sealed bids to: SIREN POLICE DEPARTMENT, Attn: Chief Chris Sybers. P.O. Box 23, Siren, WI 54872 Please contact SIREN POLICE DEPARTMENT at 715-349-7181 with any 534350 35-36L questions.

NOTICE OF MEETING TO ADJOURN BOARD OF REVIEW TO LATER DATE TOWN OF STERLING, POLK COUNTY Board of Review will meet on May 16, 2011, at 7 p.m. at the Cushing Community Center for the purpose of calling the Board of Review into session during the thirty-day period beginning on the 2nd Monday of May, pursuant to Sec. 70.47(1) of Wis. Statutes.

Due to the fact the assessment roll is not completed at this time, it is anticipated that the Board of Review will adjourned until August 25, 2011, at 6:00 p.m.

Notice is hereby given this 27th day of April, 2011 534532 36L

By Julie Peterson, Town Clerk

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Burnett County death notices

Louis Matrious Jr., 62, Dewey, died April 10, 2011.

Be it resolved that we, the town electors of the Town of Clam Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin, being duly assembled at the annual town meeting on April 13, 2011, do hereby authorize the Town Board to exercise village powers pursuant to Secs. 60.10(2)(c) and 60.22(3) of the Wisconsin Statutes.

Betty Knutson, Clerk For the Clam Falls Town Board 534587 25a 36L

NOTICE OF OPEN BOOK

STATE OF WISCONSIN Town of Anderson Burnett County Pursuant to s.70.45, Wis. stats., the Town of Anderson assessment roll for the year 2011 assessment will be open for examination on May 7, 2011, at the Town Hall from 10 a.m. to Noon. Instructional material about the assessment, how to file an objection and Board of Review procedures under Wisconsin law will be available at that time.

Notice is hereby given this 27th day of April, 2011.

Jessica King, Clerk www.townofanderson.com 534905 WNAXLP 36L 26a

• Bussers/Dining Room Hostesses • Hotel Housekeeping • Valet Staff • EVS Staff HWYS. 35 & 77 • DANBURY, WI

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NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING DEPARTMENTS & POSITIONS

Apply in person at HR, M - F, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or online http://danbury.stcroixcasino.com/employment/

Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity (WRHFH) Is Seeking A Motivated Individual To Lead Construction Of Our Home(S) Being Built This Summer In Amery And Luck, Wisconsin

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• Strong volunteer management skills, able to manage 5-15 volunteers at one time.

• Strong knowledge of Habitat for Humanity philosophy and ministry (or willingness to learn) • Strong residential construction background and knowledge • Organized • Excellent communication skills (phone, fax, e-mail) and commitment to work as a member of a team • Requires 2-3 days per week (including most Saturdays) • Willing to teach unskilled volunteers how to perform tasks, ensure they learn and have a positive experience • Knowledge of ICF (Insulated Concrete Forms) construction, energyefficient construction and air sealing • Willingness to lead devotions and safety training • Ability to work independently • Ability to manage professional trade partners • Able to lift minimum of 50 Lbs. Volunteer management skills for this position are essential. If this job is for you, please submit your resume and income requirements to Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity via e-mail to:eric@wildrivershabitat.org. This job is part time for the length of the project (approximately 4 months) and does not carry any benefits.9 We may hire one person for the 2 Habitat builds or hire one person for each build. Deadline for resumes is Friday, May 6, 2011.

The following full-time position is available in the Shell Lake School District:

7 - 12 ENGLISH AND SOCIAL STUDIES/ HISTORY INSTRUCTOR

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This position will provide English, Social Studies and History instruction in grades 7 - 12 in the Shell Lake High School.

D.P.I. licenses, 21 Grades 6 - 12 300 English, 221 Grades 612, 701 Social Studies or 750 History will be required.

Applicants with multiple certifications and D.P.I. licenses are preferred.

To apply: Applicants must send the following: • Letter of application • Resume • Current D.P.I. license(s) • Three letters of recommendation • Copy of official transcripts Successful applicant must pass a criminal background check, drug screen and required medical exam.

Application deadline: May 15, 2011.

Submit application materials to: Mr. Donald Peterson School District of Shell Lake 271 Hwy. 63 S. Shell Lake, WI 54871 The Shell Lake School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability.

Ross G. Talbert Sr., 71, Rusk, died April 14, 2011.

NOTICE - TOWN OF ST. CROIX FALLS NEWLY ENACTED ORDINANCE

PUBLIC NOTICE

On Tuesday, April 19, 2011, the Polk County Board of Supervisors granted the following district changes: TROY CRESS: General Purpose to Commercial. Property affected is U.S. Hwy. 63, Lot 3, CSM #5822, Vol 26/Pg 88, located in Gov’t Lot 3, Sec 23/T33N/R15W, town of Clayton.

RICHARD BUMP: Commercial to Agricultural. Property affected is: NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 and SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Sec 9/T34N/R16W, town of Apple River. 534897 WNAXLP

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, enacted Ordinance No. 11-05 entitled “Amendments to Ordinance No. 1 Town Zoning Ordinance” on April 20 2011. Chapter III (General Zoning) Section C (Districts) 2 (Agricultural District) f. is amended to allow any use not listed as a permitted use to be applied for as a special exception.

The full text of Ordinance 11-02 ia available at the Town Hall at 1305 200th Street, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, 54024, as well as on the Town’s Web site www.townofstcroixfalls.org. For more information please contact the clerk at 715-483-1851.

Janet Krueger, Town Clerk 534787 36L WNAXLP

HELP WANTED NOTICE OF HEARING Palmer’s is looking for landscape help with a valid driver’s license & must be able to lift 75 lbs. Landscape & irrigation experience preferred.

715-483-9222 Call For Appointment

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POLK COUNTY POSITIONS ANNOUNCEMENT Communications Officer Sheriff’s Department Recruitment for Full Time $19.07/hr.

Deadline to apply: May 2, 2011 Communications Officer Sheriff’s Department Limited Part Time up to 1,020/hrs. $13.75/hr.

Deadline to apply: May 2, 2011 RN - Part Time (.6) $24.82/hr.

Golden Age Manor 3rd Shift 10:30 p.m. to 6:45 am.

Deadline to apply: May 9, 2011 YOU MUST COMPLETE OUR POLK COUNTY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For applications, complete job description & qualifications, please visit our Web site at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employee Opportunities, or in person at 100 Polk County Plaza, #229, Balsam Lake, WI, 715-485-9176. or GAM, 220 Scholl Ct., Amery, WI, 715-268-7107. AA/EEOC

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UNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT April 21, 2011

Position Title: Administrative Assistant H.R. Contact: Brandon W. Robinson, District Administrator Contact Phone: 715-825-3515 Contact E-mail: brobinson@unity.k12.wi.us Position Description: Position will have primary responsibility for providing administrative assistance to the District Administrator and Board of Education. Post type and file agendas, notices, minutes, policies and publications for the Board of Education and District Administrator. Complete District office correspondence. Maintain Board of Education Policy Books. Maintain District calendars and schedules.

Accurate compilation and filing of Department of Public Instruction reporting. Receipt all District funds daily. File and maintain District records. Maintain student enrollment records.

Serve as District Notary Public. Maintain personnel directory and data.

Qualifications: Position requires a balance of secretarial and organizational expertise. Applicant must possess excellent interpersonal skills and collaboration as part of the District Office team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Personnel confidentiality. Strong technology skills including Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency. Bank & cash reconciliation competency. Attention to detail, initiative and strong organizational skills are necessary. Proficiency in shorthand or note-taking beneficial.

Requirements: Minimum of three years’ secretarial/administrative assistant experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. Preference given to proven experience in an educational or institutional setting. Position requires candidate to be highly organized and detail oriented; strong communication skills and a customer-focused, team orientation are critical to success in this position. Preference given to candidates with postsecondary degree or further training.

Application Process: Please send a letter of interest, current resume and three references to: Unity High School District, Attn: Brandon W. Robinson, District Administrator, 1908 150th St./Hwy. 46 N., Balsam Lake, WI 54810. By return mail please receive: a formal application form, authorization for background check and current job description. Application period closes when filled, priority given to complete applications received prior to May 6, 2011. Projected start date is as soon as possible.

Status: Full Time, 12-month contract.

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The Polk County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 10, 2011, at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. The Board will call the public hearing to order at 8:30 a.m., recess at 8:45 a.m. to view each site and will reconvene at 10:30 a.m. at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. At that time each applicant will inform the board of their request. (THE APPLICANT MUST APPEAR AT 10:30 A.M. WHEN THE BOARD RECONVENES AT THE GOVERNMENT CENTER.) THOMAS A SCHAFFER requests a Special Exception from Article 8D1(a) of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to operate a Tourist Rooming House. Property affected is: 2190 W Pipe Lake Ct, Lot 6, Char Mar Estates, Vol 571/Pg 807, Sec 15/T35N/R15W, Town of Johnstown, Pipe Lake (Class 1).

JOHN & CAROLINE DAVIS request a variance to Article 11F2b(2)+(1) of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to construct a porch to side of dwelling and exceed an 1,100sq.-ft. footprint. Property affected is: 1792 120th St., Lot 5, CSM #5722, Vol 25/Pg 199, in Gov’t Lot 2, Sec 6/T34N/R16W, Town of Apple River, Balsam Lake (Class 1).

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL LARGE DAM STUDY AND PERMIT APPLICATION The Town of Bone Lake in Polk County will be accepting proposals from qualified engineering firms to conduct a dam study and prepare a permit application for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to build a properly permitted large dam in section 34 of Bone Lake Town, T36N - R16W for the purpose of maintaining the current water level and characteristics of the Straight River north of 250th Avenue. The study shall be performed in accordance with NR 333-04 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code. For more detailed specifications, firms can contact Ray Schaefbauer, 612-940-1417.

Proposals should be received by May 11 at the Town Clerk’s residence: Darrell Frandsen, Bone Lake Town Clerk, 954 280th Ave., Frederic, WI 54837. Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked Straight River Dam Engineering Proposal. Proposals will be opened at the Town Board meeting on May 12. Selected firms may be requested to attend a town meeting for further consideration. Bids may be considered for up to 60 days after opening date. The Town of Bone Lake reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to select the bid proposal deemed most advantageous to the Town 534301 35-36L WNAXLP of Bone Lake.

NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY GRANTSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT April 17, 2011

Job Title: K-6 General Music Teacher Job Description: 1.0 FTE Qualifications: Candidates must have or be eligible for WI DPI certification in general music (#515). Choral music certification (#511) isn’t required but is beneficial.

Requirements: Elementary music teaching experience preferred. The ability to motivate and challenge students in the variety of musical areas is a must. Being able to work on a team that will help meet the music needs of the district is important.

Having solid piano skills is a requirement.

How to Apply: Send letter of application, resume, credentials (three current letters of recommendation and transcripts) and a copy of license by May 9, 2011.

Contact: Katie Coppenbarger, Principal Grantsburg Elementary School 480 East James Ave. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-2320

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NOTICE

The School District of Grantsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion or handicap.

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Notices/Employment Opportunities UNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT April 21, 2011

Position Title: Payroll Clerk H.R. Contact: Brandon W. Robinson, District Administrator Contact Phone: 715-825-3515 Contact E-mail: brobinson@unity.k12.wi.us Position Description: Position will have primary responsibility for the oversight of the automated timekeeping system and calculation of employee payroll. Maintain all individual employee work records. Stamp and send all checks to employees. Orient new employees to personnel practices. Monitor and organize worker and unemployment compensation claims. Monitor and document employee leaves. Assist in processing requisitions and purchase orders. Prepare financial aspects of employment contracts.

Qualifications: Position requires a balance of payroll and human resources expertise. Applicant must possess excellent interpersonal skills and collaboration as part of the District Office team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Personnel confidentiality. Strong technology skills including Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency.

Working knowledge of insurance including: Health Insurance, Workers’ Compensation, District Liability and Unemployment Compensation.

Requirements: Minimum of three years’ experience with payroll, accounting and/or bookkeeping experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. A strong understanding of math and finances. Position requires candidate to be highly organized, accurate and detail oriented; strong communication skills and a customer-focused, team orientation are critical to success in this position. Preference given to candidates with postsecondary degree or further training.

Application Process: Please send a letter of interest, current resume and three references to: Unity High School District, Attn: Brandon W. Robinson, District Administrator, 1908 150th St./Hwy. 46 N., Balsam Lake, WI 54810. By return mail please receive: a formal application form, authorization for background check and current job description. Application period closes when filled, priority given to complete applications received prior to May 6, 2011. Projected start date is as soon as possible.

Status: Full Time, 12-month contract.

534722 Salary: Depending on qualifications.

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NOTICE OF THE BOARD OF REVIEW FOR THE TOWN OF DANIELS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Review for the Town of Daniels of Burnett County shall hold its first meeting on Thursday, May 19, 2011 from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Daniels Town Hall.

Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the Board of Review and procedural requirements if appearing before the Board: No person shall be allowed to appear before the Board of Review, to testify to the Board by telephone or to contest the amount of any assessment of real property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of the assessor to view such property.

After the first meeting of the Board of Review and before the Board’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the Board of Review may contact, or provide information to a member of the Board about the person’s objection except at a session of the Board.

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or contest the amount of the assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the Board or a least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed because the person has been granted a waiver of the 48-hour notice of intent to file a written objection by appearing before the Board during the first two hours of the meeting and showing good cause for failure to meet the 48-hour notice requirement and files written objection that the person provides to the clerk of the Board of Review notice as to whether the person will ask for removal of any Board members and, if so, which member will be removed and the person’s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take.

When appearing before the Board of Review, the person shall specify, in writing, the person’s estimate of the value of the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the person’s objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at that estimate.

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or subject or object to a valuation; if that valuation was made by the Assessor or the Objector using the income method of valuating; unless the person supplies the Assessor all the information about income and expenses, as specified in the Assessor’s manual under Sec. 73.03 (2a) of Wis. Statutes, that the assessor requests. The Town of Daniels has an ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expense that is provided to the Assessor under this paragraph which provides exceptions for persons using information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or the duties of their office or by order of a court. The information that is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determined that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under Sec. 19.35 (1) of Wis. Statutes.

The Board shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all ill or disabled persons who present to the Board a letter from a physician, surgeon or osteopath that confirms their illness or disability. No other persons may testify by telephone.

Respectfully Submitted, Town of Daniels Ellen M. Ellis, Clerk 534524 36L 26a

POLICE OFFICER Village of Balsam Lake Police Dept.

Balsam Lake, WI Announcement: Fill Vacancy Seasonal/Full-time Position Responsibilities: This is a Chief of Police position. General police functions, including patrol; traffic enforcement; ordinance enforcement; etc.

Also includes supervision of officers; attend village board meetings; prepare police department budget; employee reviews; training of department employees.

Salary: Salary dependent on qualifications.

Wisconsin retirement fund; sick leave; paid Benefits: holidays; clothing allowance; vacation; other items negotiable.

Qualifications: U.S. citizen, minimum age 21; driver’s license; good driving record; good physical condition; eligibility for Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board Certification; high school diploma; 60 college credits; ability to possess a firearm; no felony convictions; no domestic abuse convictions; vision correctable to 20/20; good verbal and written communication skills; react quickly and effectively to stressful situations; able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays; knowledge and skills in operating computer systems; clear and concise speech; ability to handle several tasks simultaneously; ability to use all standard law enforcement equipment; must be either LESB certified or currently in training for it; three years’ law enforcement experience.

May 10, 2011, 4 p.m.

Apply by: Contact: Village Clerk, Lori Duncan 404 Main Street, P.O. Box 506 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Phone: 715-485-3424 534466 Fax: 715-485-9339 25-26a,d E-mail: vobl@lakeland.ws 36-37L

VILLAGE OF BALSAM LAKE GARAGE SALE ORDINANCE

247-10 Garage Sales: A. License Required: All garage sales shall have a current and valid license issued from the Balsam Lake Village Office. The license shall be obtained at least three business days prior to the sale and shall be prominently displayed during the sale.

(1) The license fee for a garage sale shall be: $1.00 for the first sale, $5.00 for the second, and $10.00 for the third sale when held within the same calendar year.

(2) The Balsam Lake Village Office will notify the Balsam Lake Police Department of all garage sale licenses issued.

B. Frequency of Sales. Garage sales shall not be held more than three times per calendar year at any residence nor held more than three consecutive days.

C. Ownership of Merchandise. The personal property offered for sale shall only be household goods or personal possessions from the residence, or from family members related to those who reside at the residence, from which the sale is being held. Or, in the case of a group sale, from the residences of participating households within the Village of Balsam Lake. In no case shall any sales become outlets for wholesale or retail commercial sales.

D. Hours of Operations. Garage sales may only be held between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

E. Garage Sale Signs.

(1) Signs may not exceed six square feet in surface area, nor have more than two sides.

(2) Signs shall identify the location of sale.

(3) Signs shall not be located less than five feet from any roadway or lot line.

(4) Signs shall not be posted on utility poles or traffic control devices.

(5) Signs shall not be posted on property adjoining a right of way unless the owner of the property has given explicit permission for its location.

(6) Signs shall not be posted at the intersection of Highway 46 and West Main Street.

(7) Signs may only be displayed 24 hours before commencement of sale and 24 hours after end of sale.

(8) Only one sign may be posted at the sale site.

If site is a corner lot with two or more adjacent roadways, two signs may be posted; one per roadway. Two off-site signs may be posted.

Section 2. This amendment to the ordinance shall take effect and be in force November 4, 2010.

Contact Information: Village Clerk, Lori Duncan P.O. Box 506, 404 Main Street Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Phone: 715-485-3424 Fax: 715-485-9339 534467 25-26d 36-37L WNAXLP E-mail: vobl@lakeland.ws

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST/ SPECIAL EDUCATION DIRECTOR POSTING Join a progressive school district, dedicated to excellence in education for all students, located in the beautiful St. Croix Valley of Western Wisconsin. The St. Croix Falls School District is a 4K - 12 district with approximately 1,120 students taught by a quality staff of dedicated teachers committed to the education and development of the whole child. Seeking an individual with a strong background in special education and assessment, that will be a strong advocate for all students with special needs, will demonstrate a commitment to academic excellence, will provide strong educational and instructional leadership, will promote a positive, caring and nurturing environment, will help each staff member in identifying and developing the unique talents and potential of all students with special needs and has a good understanding of students’ individual learning styles. Applicants should have a certification in school psychology, a license as a special education director or a willingness to pursue one, a strong knowledge of curriculum, instruction and assessment in addressing the needs of special-needs students, the ability to build strong relationships with students, staff, parents and the community, the ability to be flexible, creative and collaborative when addressing issues and concerns when providing leadership in special education, and to work with the administrative team with our current RTI and co-teaching initiative.

Interested applicants can fill out a district application located at www.scf.k12.wi.us, and submit along with your cover letter and resume, 3 letters of reference, transcripts and copy of current license to: Glenn Martin, 740 Maple Drive, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin 54024. Deadline for applications is May 6, 534400 35-36L 2011.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPOINT WISCONSIN INDIANHEAD TECHNICAL COLLEGE (WITC) DISTRICT BOARD MEMBERS Notice is hereby given that applications are being accepted for three (3) positions on the Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC) District Board from individuals residing in the WITC District (Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer and Washburn counties; and portions of Iron and St. Croix counties). Board members are not paid, except for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.

Appointments will be made for the following positions in accordance with the Board Appointment Committee’s Plan of Representation, which specifies categories of membership as well as geographic areas of representation within the district.

WITC District Board Member Open Positions The following board positions will commence on or about July 13, 2011, upon certification by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board.

1. Elected Official Member: Representing the WITC District (3-year term ending June 30, 2014) 2. Employee Member: Representing Region 5 - Barron County (2-year term ending June 30, 2013) 3. Employee Member: Representing Region 1 - Douglas County (1-year term ending June 30, 2012) Board Member Category Definitions Please refer to the following Web site for additional information to help you determine if you qualify for a board member category: www.witc.edu/board/appointments.

• An Elected Official Member is defined as someone who holds a nonpartisan elected public office other than party committee chair.

• School Board • Town Clerk • Common Council • Sheriff • County Board • City Council • Village Board • State Legislature • An Employee Member is defined as someone who is employed, or who does not meet the Employer Member definition, or who is acting in the capacity of an officer or agent of a labor organization. An employee receives earnings as payment for personal services and is employed in the district.

In the appointment process, equal consideration is given to the general population distribution within the WITC District, as well as to the distribution of women and minorities. Note: No two members of the WITC District Board may be officials of the same governmental unit, nor may any district board member be a member of the school board which employs the School District Administrator.

Notarized application forms must be received no later than 4 p.m., on Tuesday, May 17, 2011. Applicants must attend the public hearing of the District Board Appointment Committee on Wednesday, June 22, 2011, at 2 p.m., at the WITC - Administrative Office, 505 Pine Ridge Drive, Shell Lake, WI 54871, and provide at least two letters of recommendation supporting his/ her candidacy to the WITC District Board before being interviewed at the scheduled public meeting. No additional names will be accepted from the floor at the time of the Appointment Committee meeting.

Notarized applications should be sent to: Mr. Daryl Standafer, Chairperson District Board Appointment Committee WITC - Administrative Office 505 Pine Ridge Drive Shell Lake, WI 54871 Application forms and instructions may be obtained at the WITC Web address above, or by contacting: Ms. Kim Olson, Board Appointment Committee Liaison WITC Administrative Office 505 Pine Ridge Drive Shell Lake, WI 54871 Telephone: (715) 468-2815, ext. 2279 E-mail: kim.olson@witc.edu A second legal notice announcing the public hearing and committee meeting and all applicant names will be published at the beginning of June 2011.

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Polk County death notices

Arvid M. Fossum, 82, Grantsburg, died March 29, 2011.

Christine B. Akerlind, 82, Frederic, died April 5, 2011.

Dorothy F. Woodhull, 81, town of Laketown, died April 7, 2011.

Nancy A. Johnson, 70, St. Croix Falls, died April 8, 2011.

Margaret M. Cox, 98, St. Croix Falls, died April 9, 2011.

Clarence W. Powell, 81, St. Croix Falls, died April 10, 2011.

Margaret E. Lachapelle, 96, Amery, died April 11, 2011.

John H. Barthman, 70, town of Vance Creek, died April 12, 2011.

David L. Kent, 64, town of West Sweden, died April 12, 2011.

Edsel W. Peterson, 83, Amery, died April 13, 2011.

Jayme L. Bottolfson, 22, town of Alden, died April 16, 2011.

2010 CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT SIREN WATERWORKS, PWS ID 80703117 Water System Information If you would like to know more about the information contained in this report please contact Mike L. Bentley at 715-349-2493.

Health Information

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s safe drinking water hotline (800-426-4791).

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune systems disorders, some elderly and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Environmental Protection Agency’s safe drinking water hotline (800-426-4791).

Source(s) of Water

Source ID Source 1 Groundwater 2 Groundwater To obtain a summary of the source water Bentley at 715-349-2493.

Depth (feet) Status 148 Active 218 Active assessment please contact Mike L.

Educational Information The sources of drinking water, both tap water and bottled water, include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.

Contaminants that may be present in source water include: 1. Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatments plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife.

2. Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or may result from urban storm-water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming.

3. Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm-water runoff and residential uses.

4. Organic chemical contaminants including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm-water runoff and septic systems.

5. Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which shall provide the same protection for public health.

Number of Contaminants Required To Be Tested This table displays the number of contaminants that were required to be tested in the last five years. The CCR may contain up to five years worth of water quality results. If a water system tests annually, or more frequently, the results from the most recent year are shown on the CCR. If testing is done less frequently, the results shown on the CCR are from the past five years.

Contaminant Group Inorganic Contaminants Microbiological Contaminants Radioactive Contaminants Volatile Organic Contaminants

# of Contaminants 16 3 3 20

Microbiological Contaminants Contaminant

COLIFORM (TCR)

MCL

Level Found

MCLG

Presence of coliform bacteria in 0 >=5% of monthly samples

Range

Sample Date (if prior to 2010)

1

Typical Source of Contaminant

Violation

NO

Naturally present in the environment

Inorganic Contaminants Contaminant

MCL

Level Found

MCLG

Range

Sample Date (if prior to 2010)

Typical Source of Contaminant

Violation

ARSENIC (ppb)

10

n/a

6

1-6

5/19/2008

NO

Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from orchards; runoff from glass and electronics production wastes

BARIUM (ppm)

2

2

.065

.020-.065

5/19/2008

NO

Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits

COPPER (ppm)

AL=1.3

1.3

.5

0 of 10 results were above the action level

6/11/2008

NO

FLUORIDE (ppm)

4

4

.1

.1 - .1

5/19/2008

NO

Erosion of natural deposits; water additive which promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories.

LEAD (ppb)

AL=15

0

.00

0 of 10 results were above the action level

6/11/2008

NO

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits

SODIUM (ppm)

n/a

n/a

5.70

3.67 - 5.70

5/19/2008

NO

n/a

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives

Radioactive Contaminants Contaminant

MCL

RADIUM, (226 + 5 228) (pCi/l)

Level Found

MCLG

0

Range

1.1 - 1.3

1.3

Sample Date (if prior to 2010) 3/25/2009

Violation

NO

Typical Source of Contaminant

Erosion of natural deposits

Additional Health Information

While your drinking water meets USEPA’s standard for arsenic, it does contain low levels of arsenic. USEPA’s standard balances the current understanding of arsenic’s possible health effects against the costs of removing arsenic from drinking water. USEPA continues to research the health effects of low levels of arsenic, which is a mineral known to cause cancer in humans at high concentrations and is linked to other health effects such as skin damage and circulatory problems.

Definition of Terms Term

Definition

AL

Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

MCL

Maximum Contaminant Level: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

MCLG

Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

MFL

million fibers per liter

mrem/year

millirems per year (a measure of radiation absorbed by the body)

NTU

Nephelometric Turbidity Units

pCi/l

picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity)

ppm

parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/l)

ppb

parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (ug/l)

ppt

parts per trillion, or nanograms per liter

ppq

parts per quadrillion, or picograms per liter

TCR

Total Coliform Rule

TT

Treatment Technique: A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminent in drinking water.

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FOLLOW THE LEADER TOWN OF ST. CROIX FALLS Polk County, Wisconsin www.townofstcroixfalls.org PLAN COMMISSION - NOTICE OF HEARING May 11, 2011 The Town of St. Croix Falls Plan Commission will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11, 2011, at the Town Hall at 1305 200th Street & U.S. Hwy. 8, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. Written evidence, testimony or comments, if any, must be delivered in person or by mail to the Town Hall.

Baker Orchards Inc. requests a SPECIAL EXCEPTION to have weddings and wedding receptions on their property in the Commercial District. The property address is 1594 State Road 35, Centuria, WI 54824. The property is located in Section 13, and the parcel identification number is 044-00297-0000.

John Marinovich, owner, requests to create a minor subdivision, creating 2 lots from the 4.38 acres located in the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 25, T34N, R 18W. The current parcel identification number is 044-00610-0000, and the property address is 1378 Hungerford Point Rd, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024.

534854 36-37L WNAXLP Jim Alt, Zoning Administrator

NOTICE OF MEETING OF BOARD OF REVIEW STATE OF WISCONSIN TOWN OF ANDERSON - BURNETT COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review for the Town of Anderson, Burnett County, Wisconsin, shall hold its first meeting on May 14, 2011, from 10 a.m. until noon, at the Town Hall.

Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the board of review and procedural requirements if appearing before the board: 1. No person will be allowed to appear before the board of review, to testify to the board by telephone, or to contest the amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of the assessor to view the property.

2. After the first meeting of the board of review and before the board’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the board of review may contact or provide information to a member of the board about the person’s objection, except at a session of the board.

3. The board of review may not hear an objection to the amount or valuation of property unless, at least 48 hours before the board’s first scheduled meeting, the objector provides to the board’s clerk written or oral notice of an intent to file an objection, except that upon a showing of good cause and the submission of a written objection, the board shall waive that requirement during the first 2 hours of the board’s first scheduled meeting, and the board may waive that requirement up to the end of the 5th day of the session or up to the end of the final day of the session if the session is less than 5 days with proof of extraordinary circumstances for failure to meet the 48hour notice requirement and failure to appear before the board of review during the first 2 hours of the first scheduled meeting.

4. Objections to the amount or valuation of property shall first be made in writing and filed with the clerk of the board of review within the first 2 hours of the board’s first scheduled meeting, except that, upon evidence of extraordinary circumstances, the board may waive that requirement up to the end of the 5th day of the session or up to the end of the final day of the session if the session is less than 5 days. The board may require objections to the amount or valuation of property to be submitted on forms approved by the Department of Revenue, and the board shall require that any forms include stated valuations of the property in question. Persons who own land and improvements to that land may object to the aggregate valuation of that land and improvements to that land, but no person who owns land and improvements to that land may object only to the valuation of that land or only to the valuation of improvements to that land. No person may be allowed in any action or proceedings to question the amount or valuation of property unless the written objection has been filed and that person in good faith presented evidence to the board in support of the objections and made full disclosure before the board, under oath, of all of that person’s property liable to assessment in the district and the value of that property. The requirement that objections be in writing may be waived by express action of the board.

5. When appearing before the board of review, the objecting person shall specify in writing the person’s estimate of the value of the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the person’s objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at that estimate.

6. No person may appear before the board of review, testify to the board by telephone, or object to a valuation if that valuation was made by the assessor or the objector using the income method of valuation, unless the person supplies the assessor with all the information about income and expenses, as specified in the assessor’s manual under s.73.03 (2a), Wis. stats., that the assessor requests. The Town of Anderson has an ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the assessor under this paragraph that provides exceptions for persons using information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or the duties of their office or by order of a court. The information that is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determined that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under s.19.35(1), Wis. stats.

7. The board shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all ill or disabled persons who present to the board a letter from a physician, surgeon or osteopath that confirms their illness or disability. No other persons may testify by telephone.

8. No person may appear before the board of review, testify to the board by telephone, or contest the amount of any assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the board, or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed under s.70.47 (3) (a), Wis. stats., that person provides to the clerk of the board of review notice as to whether the person will ask for the removal of a member of the board of review and, if so, which member, and provides a reasonable estimate of the length of time the hearing will take.

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SLAC introduces Acting and Playwriting Camp

SHELL LAKE — The Shell Lake Arts Center is pleased to announce the implementation of its new Acting and Playwriting Camp, running July 24-29. Led by working New York City actor Eric Mark Olson, students have a rare chance to learn from a professional actor. Students will study vocal production, stage presence, body language and personalizing characters. They will also learn about the basics of auditions and rehearsals, and spend the week writing their own show. Whether students have lots of experience or have never been on stage, this program is for every budding actor and actress.

Olson is currently on staff at the Shell Lake Arts Center as a director of the Music Theatre and Acting and Playwriting camps.

When not in Shell Lake, he is active in both the Broadway and off-Broadway performance trends, as well as regional productions across the U.S., including Twin Cities venues The Minnesota Opera, Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, Minneapolis Musical Theatre and Minnesota Fringe Festival. He is Broadway junior coordinator at Arts Connection, the largest nonprofit arts education organization in New York City, overseeing junior versions of Broadway musicals in numerous schools across the city.

About Acting and Playwriting Camp, Olson states, “For those who have ever sung in choir, painted a picture, gone dancing or stood onstage and acted out a story, you will know firsthand that the arts have the power to heal, teach, inspire, and grow amazing young human beings.

Acting at its core is an investigation of the

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human condition. Discovering new aspects of the human experience through the characters we play offers us a unique window into the lives of others. This investigation helps us gain understanding and acceptance of others in the world around us, not to mention a great awareness of ourselves. In essence, through writing and acting out the stories we choose to tell, we create a voice in the world that people can hear. In this way, I want students to understand that they have a voice, that they matter, and they can be the change in the world they wish to see.”

Acting and Playwriting Camp is open to students completing grades 6-12. For more information or to register for a camp, please visit the arts center’s Web site at www.shelllakeartscenter.org or call 715-4682414. — from SLAC Emily stands watch over the sheep she is guarding. Farmers use horses, mules and donkeys to guard their sheep from dogs, coyotes and wolves. Emily has only known the company of people and sheep and probably thinks she is a sheep. — Photo by Larry Samson

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Twenty-month-old Chase Cook was having a bit of a problem biting into his candy at the Community Easter Egg Hunt in Grantsburg Saturday morning, April 23. The little tike just wanted to try his Tootsie Roll but forgot to first take the wrapper off his tasty treat.

More photos of the event in Currents. - Photo by Priscilla Bauer

The Vegetarian opens in St. Croix Falls

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Restaurant serving Indian cuisine moves from Twin Cities

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – The Vegetarian, an Indian restaurant with as long history in the Twin Cities, has moved to St. Croix Falls.

The restaurant at 109 Washington St. next to the post office, opened a week ago with a free sampling of its varied menu items. It is now open daily for lunches from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and dinners from 5 to 9 p.m.

The Vegetarian has a wide menu of north and south Indian foods from appetizers to desserts. All the authentic choices list their Indian names with a description of the food for the unfamiliar. For example, Dumm Aloo is described as “Potatoes cooked with rich herbs in a spicy tomato sauce. The renown south Indian dish. An unforgettable flavor combination.”

Besides an array of entrees, the menu includes Dosa, a savory Indian crepe; Uthappam, a South Indian style pancake; and a variety of rice dishes. The desserts are made fresh daily. One dessert, Kheer, is an Indian rice pudding described as “Wow!” All meals include Indian flat bread baked in a clay oven.

The Vegetarian moves here from the Minneapolis suburb of Columbia Heights, Minn., where it had a dedicated following

make the change.

“I walked in (to Sahib’s) one morning and announced that we are now vegetarian,” Bedi relates. “The meat was out and a new sign covered the old sign. My customers stayed.”

The Vegetarian already seems to be the place to see familiar faces and meet new people. Several of the customers on recent visits said they are dedicated to Indian foods and waited patiently for The Vegetarian to reopen. One man said that the Vegetarian is “the best” Indian restaurant in the Twin Cities. Another, who lived in India for many years, said the first day he walked into the restaurant and smelled the spices he knew he was home. He added that Bedi prepares all his herbs and spices himself.

Ashk Bedi moved The Vegetarian restaurant from the Twin Cities. The Vegetarian started in 2007 and was called Sahib’s before a menu change. – Photos by Gregg Westigard

since 2007. Ashok Bedi, the friendly host and owner, said he needed a new location and moved here after seeing that many of his Minnesota customers lived in the St. Croix Valley. It took him eight months to complete the move and open his new space.

Bedi is a native of Delhi who came to the U.S. in 1977 to work as a chef. He worked in many cities before settling in

Minneapolis. After a stint at Vescio’s Italian restaurant, he opened Sahib’s, an Indian restaurant, in 1995. Sahib’s received good reviews and gained a dedicated following.

Bedi says one of his daughters had urged him to change to a vegetarian menu. One day, he made up his mind to

The Vegetarian, located in downtown St. Croix Falls, is now open for lunch and dinner. It offers a wide variety of foods from India.

Local artist’s work on display

Local artist Barbara Young of Taylors Falls, Minn., will have a showing of her original oil paintings and selected Giclee prints on canvas at Grecco’s on the Saint Croix restaurant in St. Croix Falls, 115 N. Washington St. The show titled “This and That” will have open house on Sunday, May 1, between 3 and 5 p.m. Hors d’ oeuvres will be served. The artwork includes scenes from both Wisconsin and Minnesota Interstate State Parks, the St. Croix River, still life’s, sunsets, Italian scenes from Tuscany and Venice and more. – Photo submitted

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A personal note I have now eaten at The Vegetarian three times. Each time, besides seeing many friends, I have had delightful food.

Lassi, a mango yogurt drink, could be habit forming. Kheer, the rice pudding, is wow. The staff, both young local people and old friends of Bedi, are friendly. And Ashok Bedi is a great conversationalist.

With 72 items on the menu, it will take a while to get acquainted with all the offerings of the long-established but new-toour-area restaurant.

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St. Croix Falls grad relates her experiences working at an African orphanage

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Fulfi fillling dreams

Editor’s note: The author is from Dresser, graduating from St. Croix Falls High School in 2008. She currently attends Lawrence University in Appleton and is majoring in biochemistry. She plans on attending medical school after college. Her parents are both doctors, Bill and Marsha Beyer, and they work at St. Croix Regional Medical Center in St. Croix Falls.

by Melinda Beyer Special to the Leader GHANA, Africa - Since the age of 12, I have dreamed of working as a doctor in Africa for those who can’t afford medical care. When I found myself burnt out after my second year of undergraduate studies, I decided to grant myself a taste of my dreams.

I found an international volunteer organization and signed up to work with the agriculture program in Ghana, Africa.

The farm I was to work on is owned by the United Hearts Children Center, an orphanage in the rural community of Bawjiase. I knew nothing of farming, but the only other option was working at the orphanage with children, and at the time I did not get along well with kids. Neither the research nor the questioning I did before departure could have prepared me for this adventure.

When I arrived, the farm was a field of weeds, some maize and yams, and no farmer. It was a slow start, as I was fearful of overstepping my bounds in taking control of the farm. I eventually became friends with the orphanage staff and locals and settled into the culture. After that, however, the obstacles never ceased.

We had no money for a farmer, so many crops died due to incorrect planting advice. We had drought, floods, disease and vermin, and with every attempt I grew more despondent. Our perseverance finally paid off, though, and by my departure we had rows full of cabbage and maize growing. Unfortunately it is too early to know the fruits of our labor.

The most satisfying part of my adventure was not in establishing the farm, but in the relationships I unexpectedly formed with the children. At first, I tried to avoid working with the children because of my

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The author, Melinda Beyer, and Meshak pose for the camera at the United Hearts Children Center in Ghana, Africa. - Special photos own discomfort and lack of confidence.

Then, on my first visit to the orphanage, they swarmed me with smiling faces and genuine enthusiasm and welcome. Slow progress on the farm required me to spend my days at the orphanage to provide some sort of contribution. I watched the children work and play and grow, amazed at their respect and willingness to contribute to the family they had created.

All day the children share the chores of doing laundry (not an easy task when done by hand), helping with the cooking, fetching water from the well for morning and evening bath time, and all of the other odd jobs necessary to provide for 40 people. During six months, not once did I hear a complaint from any child about a chore.

They do their chores because they look out for each other, they are family. Some

of the children really were brothers and sisters, and on more than one occasion I saw an older sibling sharing generous portions of their food with the younger children.

After my first month, the orphanage experienced an outbreak of sickness. Over half of the children were sick, most with malaria, several with terrible skin rashes that left sores, and one 3-year-old with a chest infection that kept her coughing and vomiting most of the day. The staff was busy enough with daily running of the orphanage, so medical care fell to the volunteers, and navigating the hospital scene with young children in a foreign country is trying. I found myself involved every day with administering malaria medicine, rubbing creams on rashes and patching up any “ateeshes” (ouches).

Before I knew it, I was caring more for

these children than I thought possible. I realized my love for them one day halfway through my stay. I had a terrible homesickness day and nothing I tried could make me laugh or smile. In the afternoon, I walked to the orphanage for a meeting about the farm, and upon entering the grounds and seeing them all playing and smiling I realized that I was smiling for the first time that day. After that, working with these intelligent, creative, joyful and resilient youngsters was the greatest pleasure.

Conditions at the orphanage, although still needing attention, are much improved since last year. The year before my arrival, the orphanage had no electricity, the children slept on mats, and there was not enough food to fill the bellies of all of the children.

With the help of some dedicated staff and volunteers, the children eat three meals a day and there is a new home nearing completion. After love, food and shelter, the next step is to provide them with an education. I witnessed such potential and will to succeed in these children, that I am dedicating my time to providing a proper school for their education. I have partnered with Mama Hope, a San Francisco-based nonprofit organization who specializes in community development in African countries, to spearhead a project to raise $20,000 toward building this new school. The school will provide affordable education opportunities not only to children from the orphanage, but to children of underprivileged families in the surrounding community.

Our hope is to get enough community support so that foreign aid can eventually phase out and the school can be self-sufficient. We have worked with people associated with the orphanage as well as community members from Bawjiase and neighboring towns who are dedicated to this cause and who are willing to work to make this school and orphanage successful and self-sufficient. If you would like to help me reach my goal by donating to give these children the opportunity for a proper education, you can donate by going to: www.mamahope.org/UnitedHearts-School.html.

Mama Hope is an official United States charity, so any donation is tax-deductible.

To learn more about the United Hearts Children Center, visit www.mamahope.org.

LEFT: Dressed in their school uniforms, the children show excitement on the first day of their school year.

RIGHT: A joyful walk near the orphanage.

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RIGHT: Two 16-inch bikes, one for a boy, the other for a girl, were given away at the start of the Easter egg hunt at the Burnett County Moose Lodge, Siren, Saturday, April 23. The bikes were donated by Community BankSiren, in a community gesture they plan to repeat every year.

Winner of the boys bike was 6year-old Dillon Buskirk, Siren.

Winner of the girls bike was 3year-old Libby Swanson, Siren, shown here with her sister, 8-yearold Sierra who, according to their mother, will be helping Libby use the bike.

Photos by Nancy Jappe

Eighteen-month-old Emma Swanson, granddaughter of Burnett County Moose Lodge Gov. Kevin Swanson, was happy with the colored eggs she found on the lawn of the lodge during the annual Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 23.

Longing for his buddy

Five-month-old Dylan Edaburn, Siren, shown here with his mom, Amy, on the occasion of his first Easter egg hunt, was really interested in the toys that were given to young people who came to the Burnett County Moose Lodge, Siren, Saturday afternoon, April 23.

One-year-old Spencer White, grandson of Leader reporter Nancy Jappe, looked longingly through the glass at his newest best buddy, a friend’s playful boxer pup. Spencer had absolutely no fear of the dog, romping all over him and pulling at his jowls without the least reaction from the dog, who seemed to lap it all up. – Photo submitted

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Two-year-old Ethan Tober, Webster, found two colored hard-boiled eggs outside the Moose Lodge before he went into the lodge to claim his prize and boxed candy bunny from Moose volunteers. The volunteers had prepared for 97 children, and the parking lot was full of cars as young ones came to join in the annual egg hunt.

A seven-part series in self-reliance I live on the edge of the Bar-

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rens, with a view of Trade River, Ed Emerson in a 450-square-foot shack without television, the Internet, cell phone, hot water or flush toilet. I live this way by choice – out of frugal necessity – for sometime back I had a vision that transformed my thoughts and caused me to reevaluate priorities.

Not too long ago, I lived a life like most others – with a full-time job and all of the trappings. But I quit my job, and, for the most part, live a life unplugged from the world. I found the life I was living to be inauthentic – too cluttered, too busy, too stressful – and wanted instead to approach life in its more simpler terms.

One evening, I sat alone in my living room watching cable television. I flipped through all 165 channels, and found there was nothing I wanted to watch. In fact, most of my surfing hit nothing more than a wave of advertisements – beautiful people, and they were all trying to sell me something. Toward the upper end of the dial, I hit the wave of CNN/MSNBC/FoxNews – and everyone was arguing. I truly could not pick up the debate from

all of the shouting. While watching a good argument can be entertaining, I simply was not in the mood.

Having shut off television, I sat in silence and turned off the light. “Why in the heck would I want to fill myself up with all of that crap?” I asked myself.

That night, I canceled my cable subscription and carried my television out into the garage.

The stillness and solitude that comes without television resulted in a meditative calm that resonated a deeper understanding of who I really am.

From that experience, I decided to cut back on all spending that was not serving my life in a meaningful way. I began to jot down all of my monthly expenses, identifying all of those that served to keep me in the house – in front of a screen – absorbed in contraptions, and detached from nature.

If I could eliminate these and other expenses, I wouldn’t have to work so hard. I began to dream the dream we all dream when we call upon our deeper self: “What if I got myself a cheap old cabin in the woods and lived the simple life – quit my job and got away from it all?”

Osceola Rhubarb Days, June 3 - 4

OSCEOLA - All things rhubarb will be celebrated during Osceola’s first-ever Rhubarb Days on June 3-4.

The festival begins Friday afternoon with the Osceola Public Library’s Summer Reading Program Block Party.

Also on Friday, a farmers market will be featured at Osceola’s Mill Pond Park. A family dance party with a DJ will take place prior to the showing of the film “The Goonies” the first summer movie in the Movies Under the Stars series at Mill Pond Park.

On Saturday, June 4, the festival features a pancake breakfast with rhubarb sauce at Mill Pond Park. Also on Saturday at Mill Pond Park, there will be a baking contest, craft/antique show and a flea market. There will also be an exotic wild animal fantasy corral with real live exotic animals, a baby zebra and a baby camel may also be present in addition to other wild surprises. During the day on June 4, the Osceola Lions will sponsor a special rubber duck race at the Mill Pond. During the evening of June 4, the festival winds down at Oakey Park with the Osceola Braves playing host to the Woodbury Legends at 7 p.m.

Rhubarb, pop and treats will be sold during the Braves game which will also feature the Braves players using a special rhubarb-colored bat.

For more information on Osceola’s first-ever Rhubarb Days and to register for a display space, call 715-294-2886 or online at www.myosceola.com and click the events tab.

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While sports fishing off the Florida coast, a tourist capsized his boat. He could swim, but his fear Joe Roberts of alligators kept him clinging to the overturned craft. Spotting an old beachcomber standing on the shore, the tourist shouted, “Are there any gators around here?”

“Naw,” the man hollered back, “they ain’t been around for years!”

Feeling safe, the tourist started swimming leisurely toward the shore.

About halfway there he asked the guy, ”How’d you get rid of the gators?”

“We didn’t do nothin’,” the beachcomber said.

“The sharks got ‘em.”

••• When my father gets upset he always says this poem, “Mickey Mouse built a house. He made it short and wide. He laid the floor but forgot the door. And now can’t get inside.”

••• A seal walked into a bar and asked the bartender for a drink.

The bartender asked the seal, “What’s your pleasure?”

The seal replied, “Anything but Canadian Club.”

••• Recently, the Psychic Hotline and Psychic Friends Network have launched hotlines for frogs. Here is the story of one frog and his discussion with his psychic.

A frog telephoned the Psychic Hotline and was told, “You are going to meet a beautiful young girl who will want to know everything about you.”

The frog said, “This is great! Will I meet her at a party or what?”

“No,” says the psychic. “Next semester in her biology class.”

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There are three things I really

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hate. Junk mail, being told I am fat and having my spouse find my stash of the good chocolate.

I could be a poster child for self- John W. Ingalls indulgence. If you are like me you seem powerless to control yourself. I am good at telling others where to go and what to do, but when it comes to me I am a first-class pushover.

When I turned 40 I knew it was time to take control of my life. Everyone told me that life begins at 40, but I was sure that death begins at 41. After all, more people die over the age of 40 than under 40, right? If I was going to hold off meeting the Grim Reaper I was going to have to change my lifestyle.

Weight loss was my first goal but in order to be successful I had to approach it correctly. I tuned into the cable exercise channels while finishing my second Belgian waffle with whipped cream. After watching for 30 minutes, I was exhausted.

I had a long list of the things I needed to buy in order to lose weight and be healthy. Treadmill, exercise bike, elliptical trainer, spandex tights, crosstrainer shoes and sweatbands for wrists and forehead.

I could see that losing weight was going to cost me a fortune. Oh well, dying young isn’t cheap either.

After maxing out my credit card on the latest computer-controlled exercise bicycle I had to buy a pair of

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basement.

They were not noises I could identify. For the record: if there is a noise coming from your basement that you cannot identify, Carrie Classon there is an excellent chance that it does not bode well.

Of course, this was not my assumption. My assumptions are invariably optimistic ones. If something does not go as I expect, I assume it is for the best. If something is unresolved, I assume it will all work out in the end. If there is a bad sound coming from the basement, I assume it is likely nothing.

Sometimes, it is something. Yesterday, it was my pump.

I live in a farmhouse, and I do not use the term figuratively. My house is the original home on a 40-acre parcel that is now part of the city. Surrounded by the last fringe of woods, my house never acquired the modern conveniences of city water or sewer. The mysteries of my septic system were explored a few years back and the system was updated, but nothing has been done to the well. I have experienced ominous fluctuations of water pressure and strange growling and thumping noises for several months that I have airily dismissed as “nothing.”

Yesterday I turned on my tap and it really was nothing: no water, no sound, no pump.

Vern, the pump man, was summoned and the news went from not very promising to just plain bad. It turns out that water pumps are not self-healing.

Now, drinking water from gallon jugs and wondering exactly how long I can go without a proper bath, I am also wondering what other noises I have disregarded.

My marriage consisted of a very loud noise in the basement that lasted for several years and grew

louder and louder toward the end. I did acknowledge the noise, but I attributed it to a variety of things that would surely get better given enough patience and sufficient cotton in my ears.

Since then, instead of simply turning up the volume on the radio, I thought I had gotten better at saying, “Hey! What the heck is that racket?” But now I am wondering how true this is.

A lot of energy and time is spent in needless worry over things that never occur— or things that will occur whether I worry or not. I am not someone who will expect or assume the worst. But just because I consistently choose to assume the best, does not mean that the worst may not be true. And if I am really honest with myself, I have to admit that I do worry about what might be making all that noise in the basement, but refuse to find out— or even admit that I am worried— because I am afraid.

Am I really such an optimist if, somewhere in my heart of hearts, I fear the worst and assume the best because it is easier than facing the truth?

Vern seems to have things in hand. He says the pump’s failure was probably inevitable and that I likely did not hasten its demise by ignoring the dying moans and death rattle. The replacement pump will be expensive and involve a lot of pipe and electrical wiring and plumbing— all things that cause me great apprehension because I know very little about them.

But at the end, the basement will be quiet again.

And perhaps, in this new stillness, I can be a little more observant of the other small and occasionally frightening noises that might require my attention.

Till next time, —Carrie

National Farmers Farm Kids for College scholarship judges select winners from Iowa, Wisconsin and Kentucky

AMES, Iowa – National Farmers to operate his family’s dairy. For the last Farm Kids for College national two years, he has operated his own cusyouth scholarship has named its top tom round baling business, and has parthree award recipients for 2011. ticipated in Future Farmers of America, Three high school students earned holding the offices of president, vice pres$1,000 each — Zach Tietz of Frederic; ident and parliamentarian. He has earned Kelsi Pringnitz of Garner, Iowa; and the Greenhand Award, and has served on Lydia Richardson of Brandenburg, the Dairy Judging Team, winning the reKy. gional contest three years.

“The Farm Kids for College judgHe belongs to Indian Creek 4-H Club, ing panel at the National Farmers serving now as president, and as vice headquarters in Ames, Iowa, represident and treasurer previous years. viewed student applications, looking He has also played football throughout at activities and honors, essays, refhigh school. He is the son of Joe and erences, future plans and involveDonna Tietz of Frederic. ment in independent agriculture, The Farm Kids for College national and these three students earned the scholarship competition is open to high highest scores,” says Helene school seniors committed to pursuing colZach Tietz Bergren, national scholarship coordilege degrees in agricultural fields. Nanator. “These students are serious tional Farmers provides professional about making contributions to agriculture, understand marketing and risk management services for grain, livethe importance of family and independent farming in stock and dairy commodities, as well as farm financial our country and offer great potential for the future.” services for producers nationwide.

Tietz, who attends Frederic High School, plans to “At National Farmers, we are happy to help students major in agricultural engineering technology at the Uni- who have such great potential to succeed in college,” versity of Wisconsin-River Falls. He plans to work in an Bergren added. - submitted industrial manufacturing setting and eventually plans

exercise tights from the bargain bin. The only pair left was the lime-green tights designed to fit someone like Mr. Universe. I had a body more like Danny Devito. I thought the store clerk was going to bust a vessel when MD he saw me in front of the mirror.

My first order of business completed, I was off the bookstore to learn how to diet. I picked out three books that seemed to be good but couldn’t decide on which one to buy. I browsed through the chapters while enjoying a mocha latte grande and a turtle cheesecake at Starbuck’s. Each book offered differing advice so I couldn’t choose between them. I bought them all. I was ready to begin the transformation to the new me tomorrow. Tonight I would celebrate at the Olive Garden’s all-you-can-eat pasta night.

The diet plan I liked best was counting calories. It seemed so scientific. The idea was to count calories and this was going to help you lose weight. I couldn’t count that high so I bought a calculator. In order to keep it simple, I didn’t count any calories above 4,000.

Exercise was the hard part. Wheezing and groaning, I was finally able to throw myself onto the bicycle seat. I hate exercise. When I get the urge to exercise I lie down until it passes. In order to give myself incentive to exercise, I would reward myself with a snacksize Snickers bar every 10 minutes of biking. It helped when I ate one before I exercised to give me energy.

Three months of that was enough. I found that the

exercise bicycle worked better as a coat rack. I quit counting calories and started the Atkins diet. It was easier than counting but I hated not eating bread. I had to throw out the lime-green spandex tights because I spilled a bucket of fried chicken on them and couldn’t get the grease stains out.

It worked! Now 10 years later I am still alive and in reasonable shape (after all, round is a shape). I quit reading diet books and buying exercise equipment.

Someone once gave me straightforward, commonsense advice and that was, “Listen to your mother and eat your vegetables.” Mom always said, “It’s nice outside, turn off the TV and go out and play” and “No dessert unless you eat your vegetables.”

I don’t pretend to look like a superhero; in fact I actually look more like Wolfgang Puck. I even prefer to cook the same way. I like to cook with wine, sometimes I even add it to the food. I like to play outside. I hike, bike, canoe, hunt, fish and lie in the hammock on hot summer days. I don’t eat fast food, I eat slow food.

If I don’t pick it, peel it, catch it or kill it, I don’t eat it.

Actually that is not really true, a can of beans goes really well with a Canadian walleye for shore lunch.

I now live by a simple pattern that keeps me reasonably healthy. Give up the junk. No more junk food, no more junk activities. Do real things with real people, eat real food and listen to your mother. Go outside and play. Live a simple but active life. You’ll be a lot healthier and have some money left over for an occasional rack of ribs at Famous Dave’s.

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Cushing in the ‘30s

by Phil Iversen My father, Henry Iversen, was pastor of the Danish Lutheran Church in Cushing from 1931 to 1939. Life in Cushing represents the period of my life from first or second grade of elementary school through sophomore year of high school in St. Croix Falls.

Cushing was a fun place for a young lad to grow up.

There were endless forested areas to explore, countless lakes to fish and swim and great winter sports like skiing, ice-skating and sledding.

The Cushing School was located one mile west of town, a big inconvenience to town kids who all had to walk to and from school each day. In the dead of winter with temperatures 30 or 40 degrees below zero that walk could be most unpleasant. Some winters when we had heavy levels of snow the banks could reach gigantic proportions. It was fun to walk on the top of these snowbanks to or from school and I recall times when we would be at an elevation above the telephone lines parallel to the road.

After completing high school, my sister, Edith, went on to normal school, a training school for teachers. Edith was actually my elementary schoolteacher, I think in third grade, and I adored her. We were very close and because mom was 40-plus when I was born, Edith was somewhat of a surrogate mother. When she and Harold Lindgren were married, I was very lonely but filled with joy when we visited them at their home in Luck and at the cabin on Bone Lake.

Harold and Edith had two daughters, Audrey Ann and Gail. The girls didn’t stray far from their roots. Audrey Ann married Myron Jackson and after college they moved to Appleton. Gail and husband, Loren “Buzz” Gross, settled and raised their family in Bloomington, Minn.

A couple of my good friends were the Walter Larsen twins who lived on a farm a mile or two south of Cushing, later moving to another farm north of Cushing. I don’t think Mr. Larsen was a very good farmer; he usually complained of his ailments. There was a man living with them, I think Mrs. Larsen’s brother, who helped with the farm work and did a capable job of it, but I think he was autistic. As kids we found him very fascinating because he was a genius with math problems and performed many feats of multiplying triple-digit numbers in his head.

One time, Robert “Bobby” Askov and I were both visiting the Larsons and they had some orphan lambs that they had to feed from a baby bottle. They didn’t want to bother with this so they gave Bob and I each a lamb to take home. So for some time, I had a pet lamb.

Some of the other happiest memories are the many days spent with Lloyd Westlund, exploring the forest areas surrounding his dad’s farm, about three miles northwest of Cushing. On summer days, when we could ride our bicycles, we might ride the sandy roads of the pine barrens, not far from his home.

The town of Cushing was built on a hill and we used Main Street for sledding in the wintertime because the cars packed the snow. Of course, we had to dodge around and between cars, but there was not much traffic. The winter climate of northern Wisconsin was brutal. Temperatures of minus 40 degrees were not uncommon and I recall a time when the neighboring town of Grantsburg reported an official temperature of minus 56 degrees.

Winters were tough but they also brought a full agenda of winter sports. It seems to me we were always outside, sliding down Main Street on our sleds, skating or skiing. We tobogganed and ice-skated at a small lake just east of Cushing and often built a bonfire at the edge of the lake to warm and dry. When the Main Street hill was sanded for auto traffic we moved our sledding activities to the rear of homes built on the hill. Each building lot had been leveled, forming a series of terraces with a steep embankment between each level lot. The sled course began at the top of the hill and the speed of the sled accelerated as we progressed down the hill and often became airborne from one terraced lot to the next.

As speed increased it required great skill and iron nerves to maneuver the sled through the narrow gates.

Every summer a traveling troop of actors, the Brown Family Vaudeville, came to town for about a week. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brown had three or four adult sons and daughters, plus spouses, all working in the troop, put-

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ting up the tents, playing the music and performing in the plays – it was really a family affair, They erected a large circus-type tent in the cow pasture behind the parsonage, with buses, house trailers and a smaller tent for their own use. They put on a show in the big tent each evening and this was quite an event for the town people.

For the strict Cushing Lutherans, these shows were considered sinful events and we were not permitted to attend them, but from our backyard it was pretty entertaining to watch the activities like erecting the tent and in the evenings I could hear most of the show.

The downtown business district of Cushing consisted of Baker’s gas station, a bank, barbershop, Mike Laier’s tavern with “the little hall” (space for public gatherings) on the second floor, Dramdall’s grocery store, an auto repair shop with “the big hall” located on the second floor, and Oscar Askov’s variety store, combined with the post office and living area upstairs.

Near the top of the hill was the farmers cooperative creamery, a cooperative mercantile store, another grocery store, Jensen’s auto repair shop and my favorite establishment in town, the village blacksmith.

The blacksmith shop was a dark, smoky, barnlike structure near the church. On warm summer days the blacksmith would open the large front doors of his building and move some of his activities outside, to the shade of a large oak tree. It was fascinating to watch bars of metal heated in the forge, turning red, yellow and white. Just when the heated metal turned to the correct color, the smithy would take a long tong, extract the white-hot metal from the forge, place it on the anvil and beat it into the desired shape for repair of farm machinery or wagons. The entertainment of the blacksmith shop made some of the fondest memories of Cushing and this setting was perfectly described by Ralph Waldo Emerson in the poem, “The Village Smithy,” except our blacksmith worked under an oak tree rather than a spreading chestnut tree.

At the very top of the hill was the Lutheran church with tall steeple which could be seen for miles in all directions. There was also a meat market on Main Street which burned down. I was in the elementary school a mile west of town on the day of the fire, but recall hearing about the town’s big, Great Dane dog trotting down Main Street with a huge, 3-foot-long baloney sausage that he salvaged from the fire.

Another entertaining business in town was the creamery. Most farms in the area were small dairy farms, small acreages of probably 80 acres, because this was just about capacity when farming with horses. There were a couple of tractors, with steel wheels and triangularshaped lugs, in the county but they were expensive, very scarce and raised havoc when driven on the gravel or dirt roads, turning them into something resembling the warning “rumble strips” now built along the shoulders of highways.

Cows were milked by hand, early in the morning and again in the evening, after the other farm work was finished. The fresh milk was poured into a machine called a cream separator that separated the lighter weight cream from the milk. The cream and milk were stored in a cool place until early the next morning when a truck from the creamery made its rounds and hauled the cream to town. The milk was somewhat of a by-product, with some used for the household or mixed with ground oats and fed to pigs or chickens.

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Incidentally, there was no market for the fresh, sweet by-product of buttermilk and unless someone wanted a free pail it was discharged into a floor drain. Some farmers filled their cream cans with buttermilk and took it home to feed the hogs. The floor drain discharged into a ditch that eventually flowed into the nearest stream and lake. The creamery used a lot of ice and had a large building in back that was filled with ice each winter. The large blocks of ice were packed in sawdust to provide insulation and preserve the ice throughout the summer months.

Thinking about the creamery reminded me of how we obtained milk for our household. Refrigeration was not available for the stores, at least as display cases and cooling was provided by large walk-in, thickly insulated rooms cooled by large blocks of ice. Pasteurization may have been discovered but the process was not used for milk, at least in rural areas. Consequently, the grocery stores only handled a small amount of milk and cream because the shelf life was only a day or two.

The larger cities had milkmen who delivered milk each day, but in the small town of Cushing we bought our milk from a dairy farm on the south end of town, almost across the road from our home. This dairy was owned by the Brenholt family. Mr. Brenholt would fill our milk bottles, insert a round, waxed cardboard cap and place the bottles in a gridlike, or compartmented, rack on a large table, on the back screen porch of his house. Each customer had a compartment in the grid where the milk bottles would be stored and each evening the kids from around town would pick up the family milk supply still warm from the cow. During the winter months, if we forgot to pick up the milk, it would freeze and extrude from the bottle, like toothpaste pressed from the tube, or maybe even break the milk bottle. The milk bottles were manufactured just for the purpose, made of heavy glass, round, of 1 quart in size.

There were also small bottles of pint or one-half pint used for cream. When we picked up the milk we would bring an extra set of empty bottles, with coins in the bottom, to pay for the next day’s milk supply.

The Brenholts had, I think, three children – all older than me – but about Ray and Edith’s age. During the winter months we used to play basketball in the hay barn, with a single, 60-watt lightbulb for illumination.

The oldest Brenholt daughter, Ethel, was one of my elementary schoolteachers. I think there was another daughter named Sarah. The son, Irving, repaired radios to supplement his income and was somewhat of an early day electronic genius. I remember him telling Ray that he could place a condenser, or some such device, in a radio that gave it a more mellow tone which impressed and pleased his customers. The various tones these components could create must have triggered something in Irving’s creative mind, because I recall watching him build an electronic organ from radio parts. This was long before such an instrument had been invented, and it’s not known if Irving received a patent, but he did sell his invention to a large company.

The most vivid memories of farm life originate from visits to the Oscar Lindgren farm (soon to be brother-inlaw Harold’s family) located about 1-1/2 miles west of Cushing. Elizabeth was Oscar’s wife, Harold was the eldest son, then Gordon, Eugene, Harvey and daughter Marjorie who was about my age. Many, many delightful days were spent at the farm riding on loads of hay, stomping silage in the silo, riding in the horse-drawn wagons, feeding the animals and then in the evenings playing games with the family and sometimes neighboring children.

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John’s funeral/memorial service was held on Good Friday at our church here in Lewis. A lot of nice things were said about him and he deserved all of them.

When we came to Lewis over 50 years ago, we intended to stay just for the summer. We never moved back to the city, so it turned out to be a long, long summer.

At first we lived in downtown Lewis, but two years later we moved up on the hill, beyond the streetlights.

My first encounter with John Glockzin was a phone call to Consolidated in Frederic. I said, “Hello,” and the answer was, “Go ahead. It’s your nickel.”

I was a bit taken aback and thought, “What kind of a business is this?”

But then we got to know John, and found he had a great sense of humor. John was John, irrepressible. He had a wonderful sense of humor.

Sometimes he’d say something spontaneous and Dorothy would say in a reproving voice, “Oh, John.”

And he’d just grin. He said exactly what was on his mind.

He conducted a very good church meeting and served on the pastor/parish committees, one of the most controversial committees in any church. John was not timid about broaching a subject, and didn’t back away from it. What had to be discussed, had to be brought out in the open.

Whenever a parade was held in Frederic on Memorial Day or perhaps on the Fourth of July, we looked for John, proudly dressed in uniform, staunchly behind the good old U.S.A. We sympathized with John when he lost his wife, and after a while, we rejoiced with him when he and Mickey were married in our church. Can you believe it? He sang at his own wedding, a special song just for her.

As Mickey said this week, “We had three wonderful years.”

I recall one time when his wife was gone on a brief vacation, and I asked, “Are you managing OK?” and he said, “Well, she didn’t take the stove with her.”

John was a wonderful cook, and the kitchen didn’t intimidate him the way it does some men.

He was generous with his singing voice and often volunteered to sing a solo in our church as well as singing on a regular basis in our church choir. He tried some very difficult numbers, and several years ago, during Charles E. Lewis Day he asked what my favorite hymn was and I said, “Morning has Broken,” so he practiced it and sang it during the program that day.

Blessings on his memory. He was generous with his time and money, and a faithful member.

We will all miss him, but remember him with smiles, a story or two and true affection.

John Glockzin was special to many people.

Holidays always bring memories Years ago we always had an Easter breakfast in the lower level of our first (or original) church. We did an old-fashioned wood range in the kitchen and an oil heater in the adjoining dining room (or fellowship hall).

My three sons remember hard-boiled eggs and skummy cocoa. You know how real cocoa gets with real whole milk from a farm, perhaps overheated and cooking on the wood range. My sons think the grownups got all the good rolls and coffee cakes. I tell them they have faulty memories. We had lots of good stuff to eat.

I remember the outside egg hunts, snow or not. Otherwise we could hide eggs in the lower level of the church.

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Behind the

Signpost

Bernice Abrahamzon For several years we had a sunrise service at the wayside on Hwy. 35 between Lewis and Siren. Men of the Siren UM congregation lugged all the folding chairs to the wayside located on original property of Esther and Lloyd Schallenberger. Down below was the Schallenberger farm with the house, barn, sheds, etc.

The farm buildings are gone now, with only a few bushes or plants to remind us a family once lived and worked on the land there.

One sunrise service was held on a foggy morning, and I had trouble gauging where I was, even which side of the highway. It was chilly and very fresh-aired.

It was unique and at the end we released balloons to carry our greetings to the very heavens above.

That was before we heard that releasing balloons was not good for the atmosphere.

I guess it was easier and just as sacred to hold services in our respected church buildings with organ music, comfortable pews, etc.

Does anyone remember which pastor was serving us then?

Life’s tug-of-war Life can seem ungrateful, not always kind Life can pull at your heartstrings and play with your mind Life can be blissful and happy and free Life can put beauty in the things that you see Life can place challenges right at your feet Life can make good of the hardships we meet Life can overwhelm you and make your head spin Life can reward those determined to win Life can be hurtful and not always fair Life can surround you with people who care Life clearly does offer its ups and its downs Life’s days can bring you both smiles and frowns Life teaches us to take the good with the bad Life is a mixture of happy and sad.

So… Take the life that you have and give it your best Think positive, be happy, let God do the rest Take the challenges that life has laid at your feet Take pride and be thankful for each one you meet To yourself give forgiveness if you stumble and fall Take each day that is dealt you and give it your all Take the love that you’re given and return it with care Have faith that when needed it will always be there Take time to find the beauty in the things that you see Take life’s simple pleasures, let them set your heart free The idea here is simply to even the score As you are met and faced with, life’s tug-of-war.

Until next week, Bernice

Arne Lagus elected to society board of directors

MADISON - Dr. Arne T. Lagus of St. Croix Falls was re-elected to a three-year term on the Wisconsin Medical Society’s Board of Directors at the society’s annual meeting, April 8.

A family medicine physician, Lagus cares for patients at St. Croix Regional Medical Center and joins Dr. Andrea C. Hillerud as a representative for District 7, which comprises Barron, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin,

Nicole Paulzine, a Unity Middle School student, job shadowed at Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Association Wednesday, April 20. She spent the day learning the steps to printing the Inter-County Leader as well as what work is done throughout the plant.

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50 Years Ago

A spring Holstein sale was held at Balsam Lake April 8.-Farmers State Bank was closed on Good Friday, March 31.-A Soo Line hearing at Superior was described as a dismal failure.-The Lagoon near St. Croix Falls planned to serve baked ham and roast turkey for Easter, as well as beef tenderloin and shrimp dinners.-At Jay’s, SCF, Easter dinners were baked Virginia ham and also roast turkey, There were orchids for the first 200 ladies.-High-heel shoes for ladies were only $5.98 at Hagberg’s, Frederic.Specials at the Co-op store included hams at 45¢ lb., Polish sausage at 49¢ lbs., Delicious apples at 3 lbs. for 39¢, grapefruit 10 for 39¢ and yams at 2 lbs. for 29¢.-Specials at Route’s at Frederic were King Midas flour at 50 lbs. for $2.99, brown and serve sausages at 39¢ lb., raisins at 2 lbs. for 39¢, and strawberry preserves at 29¢.-A full page in the Leader listed all churches and times in area along with pastor.

Richard Pilgrim was the pastor at St. Luke’s Methodist, Frederic; James Everson was pastor at the Lewis Memorial Methodist Church with Kenneth Abrahamzon, every-Sunday speaker/leader and Arnold Hansen was in charge at Luck Assembly of God Church.-Obituaries included M.C. Gram and Ingeborg Petersen.

40 Years Ago

Specials at Anderson’s Store, Siren, included baby beef liver for 49¢ lb. and catsup at four bottles for $1.-A 12’x52’ one-bedroom Perma Home model was on display at Morse Builders, Siren, called the proper way to enjoy living.-The top 10 students at Frederic High School included Kathy Amundson, Karen Anderson, Darrell Franseen, Jill Hansen, Mary Lindahl, Linda Nelson, Terrie Olson, Diane Ordway, Ann Pederson and Lucy Ronningen.-The new Frederic dump would be open four days a week.-A former Webster teacher, William Sperling, would be the speaker at the Webster graduation on May 22 (He was assistant president at UW-River Falls and I, Bernice, took classes from him at a writers conference at River Falls).-The last class would graduate at Polk County Teachers College with 30 students as graduates.-Specials at Route’s, Frederic, included bacon at 39¢ lb., cube steak at 79¢ lb., lettuce at 19¢ each, 2-lb. can of Arco coffee at $1.43.-Rugged redwood furniture was on sale at Jensen Furniture, Luck.-Taxpayers Alliance may be a new organization in Polk County.-More break-ins and more losses at lake cottages in Polk County.-A Head Start roundup was planned at Danbury.-A hike in postal rates was coming May 16.

20 Years Ago

Herbal remedies for insect-related problems was a class given by Mike Nalewaja at the Birch Street Elementary School, Frederic, in the science room March 26.-The 19th Wild River Gem Collectors show was held March 23-24 at the SCF middle school.-A bald eagle was photographed at the top of a tall tree (always a good picture).-Advance payments were offered to farmers.-Waterman’s Sanitation was advertising.-A new fire chief, Roger Nelson, was elected at Luck.-Webster’s fairgrounds ball field may be repaired this summer.-Cleaning up groundwater at Auto Stop, Siren, may take time.-The state motor fuel tax indexing took effect April 1.-Miss Teen Wisconsin would be at the Webster Jaycees Carnival for Cystic Fibrosis.-The firemen’s banquet was held Saturday, March 23, at Pheasant Inn, Main Street, Siren.An article addressed the subject of managing northern hardwoods.-Dave Zeug was appointed district warden.-Yellow Lake Golf Course offered spring lessons for adults or kids.-There were two bomb scares in a single week at Unity.-A local committee planned a welcome home celebration for the troops.

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Early in the morning on Feb. 28, a woman delivered a 10-week-old Border collie puppy to the shelter. She said that the pup had shown up at her house as a stray in the Town of Clayton the night before and that the puppy didn’t seem to be putting any weight on his hind leg. On closer inspection it became clear that our new ward wasn’t using his hind leg because it was broken.

After a brief attempt to find an owner, our young pup went to Star Prairie Veterinary Service where he received a donated exam and X-ray to help us determine the extent of his injury and next course of action. The X-ray revealed a clean break of the femur, the bone between his hip and knee joints. If the leg was to be saved, our pup required orthopedic surgery and a long, closely supervised recovery. As dogs do quite well on three legs, amputation was considered.

The next stop for our young pup, now named Andy, was to Community Pet Hospital in Amery. Dr. Dave Clausen read the X-ray and felt certain that the leg could and should be saved. As the cost of such a surgery is quite high and finances are always a concern for a nonprofit humane society, Arnell Humane Society turned to the Animal Foundation of Amery. The foundation is a nonprofit agency that provides funding for natural resource and wildlife projects and reduced veterinary services for animals in need. Clausen puts the business of the Animal Foundation of Amery to practice through Community Pet Hospital in Amery. It was a natural fit for Andy’s predicament and so it was that Arnell Humane Society and the Animal Foundation of Amery partnered to save Andy’s leg.

Donors from Arnell Humane Society and the Animal Foundation came forward to help pay for the reduced surgery cost at Community Pet Hospital.

Orthopedic surgery is a specialty of Dr. Clausen, who performed the surgery, placing a pin on Andy’s fractured femur on March 4. Recovery required several weeks of closely monitored care, not possible in the shelter setting. As Andy’s luck continued to hold out, Janet Burhop, Arnell Humane Society Executive

Board member and dog enthusiast, offered to foster him in her home during his lengthy recovery.

In order for the break to heal properly, Andy had to be kept quiet. No mean feat for a Border collie puppy. He wore a splint holding his leg in Andy position for healing to progress. As there was snow on the ground, each potty break outside required a plastic bag secured to protect the splint from the elements. Each walk had to be on leash to protect the leg from exertion that might rebreak the healing bone. For the same reason, Andy was not allowed to meet or play with Burhop’s dogs. Over seven weeks, Burhop and Dr. Clausen watched Andy’s recovery closely and on April 22, the pin came out; the result of everyone’s efforts a monumental success. Andy is now a 4month-old puppy with four long, functioning legs.

Fostering is a wonderful program that meets the needs of animals needing more than a new home.

Fostered animals need a quiet place to raise a litter of kittens or puppies or a place to heal and recover before being placed through adoption. Not every pet that comes to Arnell requires such intensive resources, but they are extremely lucky to have the option when the need arises. Providing a foster home is not for the weak of heart and often requires exceptional prior animal care knowledge to complete successfully. In Andy’s case, he was lucky to be fostered with Burhop who has extensive dog experience with her own dogs as well as having been a former director of the Canine 4-H Project of Polk County.

As Janet puts it, “As a foster family, we find this a very rewarding experience, knowing we have helped

April showers bring May flowers. I was in Wausau this past week and I went out and picked a few mayflowers. They will really be in full bloom in a few days there.

As I was gone I did not get the card winners names so I will just say good luck to all the card players.

Then we have to mention our pool players. It seems to me that a couple of them have improved a

little bit.

Pokeno is played every Wednesday and Friday and what a happy group. If you like to play games, it is an easy game to learn, so come and join us.

I just finished talking to the lawyers and there is still no date set for Shirley’s funeral due to some complications. When we hear, we will post it at the Frederic Senior Center.

Everyone have a great week.

We send our sincere gratitude to Paul Hanson for all of the help he has given us in raising money for the center. It is truly appreciated.

More snowbirds arrived this last week. Welcome back to all. You have been missed.

Kudos go to the decorating elves, Gladys and Theresa, who have done a super job again.

We had another great group for Dime Bingo who enjoyed the treats furnished by Opal Johnson.

Mark your calendars for the evening meal and volunteer dinner, on Wednesday, May 11, at 5 p.m.

Nikki will be serving her great turkey and all the trimmings. Be sure to make your reservations. You can stop in and sign up or call Nikki at 715-866-5300. Remember also to pick up a menu and sign up for your

favorite lunches.

The center is for rent on weekends for birthdays, anniversaries, parties, etc. Call Earl Boelter at 715656-3583 for information.

We are planning a pancake breakfast on Saturday, May 21, from 7:30 a.m. to noon. All you care to eat, adults $5, children under 10, $3. No need to make reservations, just come in. There will also be a yard sale that day, so come and shop after a great breakfast.

For questions regarding meals, call the center at 715-866-5300. For questions regarding activities, call Bernie at 715-656-3583.

See you at the center.

Frederic Senior Center

Webster Senior Center

715-349-2964

Siren

Last week’s weather was much more like late October or early November weather not the last part of April weather. However, Easter Sunday morning the sunrise was spectacular, and the great weather continued all day. Proof that Mother Nature can change things in the twinkling of the eye.

No bears sighted in bear country this week, however, my friend Marilyn Lemieux over on Big Doctor Lake had a small one go through but no damage.

There are some that don’t do any damage. She is concerned about the eagles as they seem to be rather interested in her new puppy, Buster Brown. I know eagles can and do take small animals as we had that problem back on the farm during lambing season. A large scarecrow moved into the lambing area seemed to take care of the problem.

Don’t forget the upcoming fourth-annual humane society spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Saturday, April 30. Serving starts at 4:30 p.m. and goes until 7 p.m. at the Moose Lodge just north of Siren on Hwy. 70.

Tickets are just $8 for adults and kids 15 and under just $6. After you enjoy a great meal, don’t forget to look at all the great silent auction items. You just might decide you need one or two. For more info call 715-866-4090.

Hazel Hoffman

Bernie Boelter

Bev Beckmark

Sympathy to the family of Louis Matrious Jr. who passed away April 10.

Sympathy to the family of Georgia M. Lalor who passed away April 14.

Sympathy to the family of Daryl Glover who passed away April 18.

Violet Beckmark spent East Sunday at the home of Art and Bev Beckmark. They enjoyed the traditional lamb dinner and all the trimmings. The afternoon was spent catching up on all the family news.

Don’t forget this weekend is the Wood River Nursery spring open house on Saturday, April 30, and Sunday, May 1. Come enjoy the plants, have some coffee and treats and don’t forget to sign up for the door prizes.

The Siren Methodist Church youth group did a great job delivering the Easter Sunday sunrise service. It included a skit and a human video. After the service, they served an Easter Sunday breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Great job kids.

Congratulations to elementary student Stephanie Gerhardson, middle schooler Elizabeth Standford and high schooler Kristen Sexton for being chosen Siren Schools students of the week. What a great group of students.

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Arnell Humane Society of Polk County

in a small way to make this happen. Andy came to us the day after surgery for a broken leg. He is the most wonderful little guy and besides healing well, is well-behaved, smart and house-trained, crate trained, knows some commands, likes all people, dogs, cats, large and small and best of all, loves toys!

Andy will make a special family very happy and a joy to live with.”

Andy’s recovery will continue in his new forever home and he will require special placement. He is a super-smart, calm, outgoing, neutered male Border collie puppy. We are proud to be able to place him for adoption from Arnell Humane Society with the help of Star Prairie Veterinary Service, the Animal Foundation of Amery, Community Pet Hospital, Dr. Dave Clausen, Janet Burhop and the anonymous donors. It was truly a joint effort every step of the way.

Donations for the Annual Arnell Shelter Garage Sale are now being accepted at the shelter during business hours, Monday - Friday, noon to 5 p.m., and Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Please call ahead with large-item donations. Our storage space is limited at the shelter. We are looking for a large enclosed trailer to borrow for storage of priced garage sale items until the day of the sale, June 11. If you have trailer you would be willing to lend for this purpose, please contact Mary at the Arnell shelter, 715-2687387.

Arnell Memorial Humane Society, 185 Griffin Street East, Amery, 715-268-7387 or online: arnellhumane.org.

Thill-Kerce

Katie Thill and James Mitchell Kerce are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding at Coyland Creek in Siren, Aug. 12, 2011.

Katie is the daughter of Dan and Linda Thill of Webster. She is a 2007 Webster High School graduate and is currently attending WITC – Superior studying human services.

Mitch is the son of Maria Kerce and the late James Kerce of Cathage, Tenn. He is 2008 graduate from Smith County High School and works for Lojac Construction. He plans to attend WITC Superior for criminal justice/corrections. – submitted

Dewey - LaFollette

Karen Mangelsen

Donna and Gerry Hines were supper guests of Marlene and Bruce Swearingen Monday.

Donna Hines visited Inez and Arvid Pearson Tuesday morning.

Don and Lida Nordquist went to Frederic Tuesday evening to attend the elementary spring program.

Two of their grandchildren, Caleb and Hannah Schott, were part of the presentation.

Donna Hines and Lida Nordquist called on Kay Krentz Wednesday.

Hank and Karen Mangelsen went to Siren Thursday afternoon and attended the kindergarten through fourth-grade spring concert. Granddaughter Hannah Mangelsen was one of the performers.

A number of Mangelsen and Otis relatives gathered for dinner Sunday at the home of Duane Otis to celebrate Easter.

Karen and Hank Mangelsen went to Siren UM Church for the sunrise service Easter morning.

Granddaughters Patty and Mandy Close were among members of the youth group who presented a skit and a human video to celebrate the day. Later, Hank and Karen, and Mandy and Patty and their parents, April and Dave, were guests for Easter dinner at the home of Jake, Holly, Hannah and Grace Mangelsen.

Easter Sunday supper guests of Don and Lida Nordquist were Jan, Jim, Caleb and Hannah Schott, Joleen, Richard and Rick Funk and Angela Stanke.

Marian Brincken was a guest for Easter dinner at the home of Jack and Kay Krentz.

Clam River Tuesday Club will meet Wednesday, May 4, at the home of Trudy DeLawyer. The afternoon will begin with a potluck meal at 12:30 p.m.

A son, Dane Christian Moore, born April 1, 2011, to Tech. Sgt. Matthew and Sara Moore at PenroseSt. Francis Medical Center, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Dane weighed 7 lbs., 3 oz. and was 20” long. His sisters are Christina, Macy and Kaylie.

Grandparents are Jim and Caren Sundquist of Grantsburg.

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A girl, Eliza Isabelle Marie Determan, born April 8, 2011, to Ed and Jaime Determan, North Branch, Minn. Eliza weighed 6 lbs., 5 oz.

••• A boy, Anthony Jay Olson, born April 10, 2011, to Randi Olson and David Rudesill, Frederic. Anthony weighed 7 lbs., 5 oz.

••• A girl, Alice Joelle Carlson, born April 12, 2011, to Andrew and Kaitlyn Carlson, Osceola. Alice weighed 7 lbs.

••• A girl, Leah Marie Galle, born April 14, 2011, to Aundrea Prouex and Daniel Galle, Centuria. Leah weighed 5 lbs., 15 oz.

••• A boy, Morgan Frank Anderson, born April 14, 2011, to Lindsay and Neal Anderson, Atqasuk, Alaska. Morgan weighed 8 lbs., 7 oz.

••• A boy Jacob Arvin Larson, born April 15, 2011, to Sarah and Rhett Larson, Balsam Lake. Jacob weighed 9 lbs., 8 oz.

••• A girl, Laylah Joy Wilson, born April 16, 2011, to Ross and Erika Wilson, Frederic. Laylah weighed 7 lbs., 14 oz.

••• A boy, Ian David Norton, born April 18, 2011, to Jon and Sarah Norton, St. Paul, Minn. Ian weighed 7 lbs., 14 oz.

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Thanks to Carol VanBuskirk for writing the news last week when I went to Toledo to visit my granddaughter before she leaves for a month in South Korea.

We held our exercise session Tuesday morning followed by our potluck lunch. Then we held our monthly meeting. By changing the date and times, we had a much better attendance. Following the meeting, we played our games. Martha Lundstrom, Don Anderson and Ione Meixner were the winners in Dominos. Dottie Adams and Marian Edler were the winners in Hand and Foot. 500 card winners

were Elaine Edlund, Kathy Larson, Ray Nelson, David Thelin and Joan Arnold.

Thursday morning we did not have enough for exercises, so we did some bowling on the Wii game. In the evening, 500 cards were played and the winners were Bruce Medchill, Don Benson and Elroy Petzel.

Upcoming events are Bridge every Friday at 10 a.m. Our garage bake sale will be held on Friday and Saturday, May 13 and 14.

Do you have a graduation party coming up? The senior center is available for such occasions. Call Joyce at 715-483-3466 for details and reservations.

Births

Born at Osceola Medical Center:

A boy, Ethan Eugene Waalen, born April 15, 2011, to Kayla and Ryan Waalen, Osceola. Ethan weighed 7 lbs., 7 oz.

••• A girl, Leighton Marie Zeto, born April 20, 2011, to Dan and Heidi Zeto, Osceola. Leighton weighed 7 lbs., 9 oz.

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Born at St. Croix Regional Medical Center:

St. Croix Senior Center

Marian Edler

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Lewis

Bernice Abrahamzon

Bad news travels fast! Our telephone was almost falling off the hook with people asking, “Is it true that John Glockzin died?”

His service was held on Good Friday at 11 a.m. at the Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church with a large crowd attending.

Both Sylvia and Phil Scheitzel sang special numbers including the “Lord’s Prayer,” “He Touched Me” and “In the Garden.”

Maundy Thursday services were held at Lewis at 1 p.m. and at 7 p.m. at the Siren United Methodist Churches. Pastor Tom gave the message, and JoAnn Gibbs helped him with serving Communion.

Andy Peloquin sang a tremendous song, portraying words from Jesus on the cross. Very moving.

Teachers and students are having Good Friday and Easter Monday as vacation days.

The NW Regional Writers are looking forward to the Spring Writers Conference on Saturday, April 30, at the Catholic church at Balsam Lake. It is sponsored by the PoCo Penners with a program of several authors plus other speakers, catered lunch by the church ladies, and an opportunity to share something short and read it aloud that day. Lots going on includes sharing, book sale, etc. Hours from 8 a.m.

– 3 p.m. Carpooling at Leader lot in Frederic at 8 a.m. Saturday.

It must be spring as the rock hounds are back for meetings from their winter recess. The early April meeting was a sharing of what individuals had been doing this past winter, showing off new “treasurers” or sharing stories.

Evie and Dan Beal have a new great-grandson named Toka which is translated “Rocky” (how appropriate!)

The next meeting of the rock club is Monday, May 2, at 7 p.m. at the Luck Senior Citizens Center. Bring something for the silent auction (rock related).

Potluck lunch afterward. Welcome to pebblepups and rock hounds.

The NW Regional Writers will meet Friday, May 13, in the Community Room, Sunrise Apts., Frederic.

Assignment is to write about something you did and never got credit for it or perhaps someone else got the credit.

Bernice A. had an article in last week’s The Country Today published in Eau Claire.

Remember the rummage sale at the Lewis Church on Saturday, April 30, from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Bargains. Freewill offering. Donations of items welcome. Nothing wasted. If any leftovers, they are recycled. Food available during sale.

Sheila Staples was an Easter Sunday guest of the Jon Olson’s of Somerset. Later that afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Edge, Balsam Lake, hosted a birthday party for Sheila and Steve Prodger. Sheila, Erica Olson, Shannon Webster, Jordan and Nicholas joined Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Imhoff, Nolan and Sarah on Tuesday evening for dinner to celebrate Suzanne’s birthday. A week ago Friday, Sheila and the Brian Webster family went to the visitation at the Gilman Funeral Home for Lucille Herrick, mother of Mike Herrick of Siren.

Friends of the Library

the Iowa heartland, where the novel soars to its heartrending climax. First published to enormous acclaim in 1975, “Rock Island Line” brings Rhodes’s striking characterizations and unparalleled eye for the telling detail to this tale of paradise lost — and possibly regained.” distributed by Syndetic Solutions, LLC.

Burnett Community Library

Michael Perry, author of “Population 485,” “Coop: A Year of Poultry, Pigs and Parenting,” “Truck - a Love Story” and several other books, will join us on Friday, Sept. 9, in celebrating the grand opening of our new library facility. More details to follow. Copies of the Friend’s cookbook “Nature’s Gifts - Wild Rice and Berries from the Folle Avoine” are available for purchase at the library for $12. The Friends will host their annual Memorial Day Book Sale on Saturday, May 28, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Donations of books are welcome.

Kindergarten visit

On Tuesday, April 12, we had visits from three groups of Webster kindergarten students. We toured the library and listened to a story called “How Rocket Learned to Read,” by Tad Hills. Some students signed up for their own library card and most checked out a book. Thank you kindergarten students for visiting us during National Library Week.

Update on new facility

The library board was allowed to tour the construction site. Most of the walls are framed in, and it is so much more spacious than our present facility. We should be moved into the new library by September.

Wish list

There are a few items that our construction budget will not cover that would be nice for our new library facility. Would anyone have a microwave oven or small, apartment-size refrigerator for the meeting room?

Preschool story time

National Library Week gave us an excuse to reread “Library Lion.” Written by Michelle Knudsen and a New York Times best-seller, it’s the perfect story for the occasion. A very large and somewhat scary lion shows up at the local library making himself at home, sharing, caring and learning the rules.

The one rule he must not break is no roaring in the library. All ends well after the head librarian, Miss Merriweather, has an accident, and everyone learns some rules are meant to be broken. This is one of the best books to read aloud to children with Kevin Hawkes’ full-page, detailed illustrations drawn with a nostalgic 1950s look.

“Lola At The Library” is a tough, little board book with a charming story of a preschool girl who loves the library. She looks forward to going to the library with her mother on a regular basis and “loves” every aspect of it. She loves having her own library card, story time, borrowing and returning books. But best of all, she loves it when her mother reads those library books to her every night before bedtime. As with any child that is read to every night, it is a cherished time to remember.

Adult book club

Tuesday, May 24, at 10 a.m., “Rock Island Line”

by David Rhodes. We meet on the lower level of the library and everyone is welcome. Contact the library to get a copy of this month’s book: “Raised in an idyllic Iowa town, young July Montgomery is rocked by the tragic death of his parents. Fleeing to Philadelphia, he fashions a ghostly existence in an underground train station. When a young woman appears to free him from his malaise, they return together to

Mystery book club

The first meeting of the “Mystery Mayhem Book Club” was attended by six devoted mystery lovers!

The fun of discussing the books we had read and little tidbits on the authors was informative and very interesting. It was no mystery to us that immediate friendships had developed from this first meeting, and we are all looking forward to next month’s discussion on “Mother’s Day Murders.” We meet at 10 a.m. on the second Monday of each month, in the Webster Library. All are welcome.

It’s a beautiful Sunday morning, the sun is shining and it’s great to be alive! Hope everybody enjoyed the Easter celebration.

Eli and I have been out for walks in the woods with Mom. It’s so great to get out there with all the good smells. Lots of mud and muck which makes for fun too, although getting it washed off afterward isn’t quite so much fun.

I’m just bursting to tell you, my friend Duchess has been adopted and gone to live with a wonderful family. Lucky dog even gets to sleep on her new mom’s bed, Eli and I get to sleep in our crates … hmmmm … something wrong with that picture!

Other friends adopted this last week are Halley and Tony, isn’t that wonderful? Saturday was a busy day at the shelter with both Caleb, the last of the puppies, going to his new home in Michigan, and Chica, the shy little Chihuahua, being adopted. I’ve got my paws crossed that our resident senior Ernie (don’t tell him he’s a senior) will have someone see how great he is and take him home.

New up front to the adoption floor and ready for their new family is Polly the 9-month-old hound that loves to play tag. She sure had Lucas going!

Also Sully, the shepherd, who enjoys a good game of ball, and Sue, the camera shy Lab, but has a great disposition. Once again, poor Lucas had to go pick up two new strays on Friday evening. A plea to my human friends, please look after your pets – they are part of your family, and we don’t want them to be hurt or lost.

Let me tell you about our two little guys ready for adoption, Rocco is a Yorkie and Homie a daschund. They came in together and are the very best of buddies, so our hope is that they will be adopted together. Because they are so close, we don’t want to split them up. Check out their pictures.

Don’t forget about my feline friends, all with great personalities and would make your family complete. We also got in two mother cats this week, one with three kittens of about 4 weeks old, and the other with five kittens about 2 weeks of age. They won’t be ready for adoption for a few weeks yet, but just wanted to give you a heads up.

Shelter

YAPpenings Sadie Extra, extra, extra

• Fourth-annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser and silent auction. I know I’ve talked about it a lot, but it’s almost here. It will be held this coming Saturday, April

30, at the Moose Lodge on Hwy. 70 north of Siren from 4:30 – 7 p.m. Adults $8 and $6 for kids 15 and younger.

I can hardly wait, I love spaghetti, so hopefully they’ll make lots as I have a big appetite. It’s a huge silent auction with many great items thanks to the generosity of our supporters. One that I’m sure will draw a lot of interest is a Green Bay Packers signed football.

So until next time when I’ll be reporting on how our big event went, have a wonderful week. Sending you all licks and tailwags.

The Humane Society of Burnett County is saving lives, one at a time. www.hsburnettcty.org.

715-866-4096. We’re on Facebook too.

Siren Senior Center

Barb Munger

Borderline news

Bob Brewster

Our Good Friday breakfast was well received by 178 diners, thanks to the efforts of our coordinators, Lou Jappe, Marge Traun, Pat Bresina and Ralph Severson. Lou organized all of the great volunteers, Marge and Pat ordered the food and made sure everything ran smoothly in the kitchen, and Ralph with his crew set up the tables, chairs and made sure the center was put back in order. All of our volunteers did a tremendous job in making sure everyone New adult fiction books was served, coffee poured, dishes bussed, plates • “The Land of Painted Caves” by Jean M. Auel scraped and last, but not least, Ken Peterson and • “The Silver Boat” by Luanne Rice Glen Howard who handled all of the dishwashing.

• “Lover Unleashed” by J.R. Ward Our heartfelt gratitude to each and everyone of you.

• “Chasing Fire” by Nora Roberts Remember this coming Saturday, April 30, we are • “Save Me” by Lisa Scottoline hosting our second annual 500 card party. Every• “I’ll Walk Alone” by Mary Higgins Clark one, young and old, who enjoys playing 500, is welcome to come and join us. We will be giving first-, New adult nonfiction books second- and third-place money prizes for both men • “Create Space for Peace” by Gene Stoltzfus • “The Official Guide to Ancestry.com” by George and women. Our local businesses have donated many door prizes which will be given after the card G. Morgan game and a freewill donation luncheon will be served to top it off. Our silent auction is displayed and for DVDs those who do not play cards and you may stop in • “Life As We Know It” and make bids on all of the items. You do not have • “Mystery of the Black Mummy” to be in attendance at the card party. If you are a • “Tangled” winner, we will notify you by telephone. The charge • “The Next Three Days” to play cards is $3, and we start playing promptly at • “Black Swan” 1 p.m.

• “The Tourist” Thursday, May 5, the nutrition program will have • “The Fighter” • “Voyage of the Dawn Treader - Chronicles of their monthly Dining at Five dinner. CeCe and her Narnia” • “Hereafter” • “Yogi Bear” • “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows, Part I”

crew will be serving pork roast, twice-baked potatoes, creamed corn, salad bar and apple pie for dessert. The Burnett County Nutrition Department will also be honoring the volunteers who donated their time to the program this past year.

The Dime Bingo group had planned on helping Theresa Meiers celebrate her 90th birthday party on Tuesday, but she had an emergency and ended up in Grantsburg Hospital for a few days instead. We wish her a speedy recovery and hope to see her back at the center soon.

Our sympathy to Opal Johnson on the loss of her brother, Don Hoberg.

Our prayers and a speedy recovery to Millie Hartshorn who fell and broke her hip on Easter Sunday. She was transported to Duluth where she scheduled to have surgery, and hopefully she will be back in our area recuperating. At this time that is all of the details that I have.

Winners at 500 this week were Anke Olesen, Millie Hartshorn, Inez Pearson, Dwaine Bentley and Darleen Groves. Treats for the players were furnished by the Siren Lioness Club, Mary Sicard, Inez Pearson and Barb Munger.

The center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. We have Wii bowling Monday morning, Dime Bingo Tuesday, 500 Wednesday and Spades on Friday. All of the card games begin promptly at 1 p.m., and everyone is welcome to come and join us in all of the activities.

The Zion Markville ladies have made 20 quilts since last fall. All of them will go either to World Relief, or will be auctioned off for World Hunger. One special quilt will find a home at Camp Knutson in northern Minnesota. A convention quilt was designed and made by Ruth Ament, and it will be auctioned off in the first week of May, with the proceeds going to World Hunger. Greg Kinblom picked up Ron Proffit on Wednesday, April 27. Ron is chaperoning a class trip for 10-year-old grandson, Marcus, to the Science Museum in St Paul. The King Tut display will be the highlight of their trip.

The Dairyland Outdoor Veterans Retreat Corporation was formed recently. The purpose of this organization is to operate a campground and retreat for veterans in a healthy recreational setting that will be a place of peace and tranquility. The plan is to build the facility in the area near Radigan Dam. It will include a lodge, several cabins, and campground facilities. There will be accommodations for veterans

with disabilities, as well as any others needing a getaway in a pristine, wooded, northern Wisconsin setting. Invitations will be sent to all returning veterans from recent deployments around the world, prior service veterans, and families of deceased veterans.

Available activities will be fishing, hunting, ATVing, snowmobiling in season, horse and buggy rides, and other special events. The next planning meeting for this facility will be on May 17, at 7 p.m., at the Dairyland Town Hall. Please attend to get the scoop on what’s going on.

Frank Schaaf reports that a small ray of sun has finally hit the Borderline. Just as the rhubarb is starting to show itself, he is all set to go as his lawn mower and yard equipment is cleaned, gassed, oiled, tested and ready for the season. Gentlemen, start your engines. He also adds that Mary is behaving herself.

The Cloverton Post Office closed in 1974.

Children’s books

• “Williwaw Winds” by Sally Bair (local author) • “The Silver Guitar” (A Julie mystery - American Girl) by Kathryn Reiss • “A Bundle of Trouble” (A Rebecca mystery American Girl) by Kathryn Reiss • “Clue in the Castle Tower” (A Samantha mystery - American Girl) by Sarah Masters Buckey • “Planting the Wild Garden” by Kathryn O. Galbraith • “I Spy an Egg in a Nest” by Jean Marzollo

Adult audio books

• “Toys” by James Patterson

Hours and information

Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m.

– 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. For more information, contact the library at 715-866-7697, Web site: webster.wislib.org. Online catalog: merlin.nwls.lib.wi.us/search.

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Fran Krause

Thursday several WAGCE members from Burnett County, including Marilyn Kooiker, Diane Medaglia, Karen Brooks and Fran Krause, attended the north district meeting at Hayward.

Marvel Merriam spent last week in River Falls with Julie and Mark Freeborn. They also entertained the Gravesens and Freeborns for Easter Sunday.

John and Reeny Neinstadt families spent the weekend here. Monday Lamar and Jared went to Duluth to check out UM - Duluth for a

Older Americans Month

Orange

school next year. John helped the boys with a project and they all met to return home Monday.

Thursday afternoon LaVonne O’Brien went to Siren to see Rylee in the K-4 spring program. On Saturday evening Jack and LaVonne and Mike and Tylyn were supper guests of Dave and Teresa Childers. The whole O’Brien family had Easter Sunday dinner at Jack and LaVonne’s.

The four Krause grandchildren and Kent and Nancy Krause had their Easter gathering Saturday night at Grandma Krause’s. Mark and

Connecting the Community

Every May since 1963, people in towns and cities across the country have come together to celebrate the enormous contributions of older Americans. Older Americans Month is our chance to show our appreciation and support our seniors as they continue to enrich and strengthen our communities. Interfaith Caregivers encourages you to celebrate Older Americans Month by helping a senior in your community.

Give a day or even few hours to honor an older person that you know.

The Administration on Aging’s theme of this year’s celebration—Older Americans: Connecting the Community—pays homage to the many ways in which older adults bring inspiration and continuity to our communities. Their shared histories, diverse experiences, and wealth of knowledge have made our culture, economy and local character what they are today.

In fact, older Americans are more active in community life than ever before, thanks in part to advances in health care, education, technology and financial stability over the last several decades that have greatly increased their vitality and standard of living. Older adults are out and about, giving back and making a difference in their community.

Our seniors are mentoring the leaders of tomorrow, taking to heart the need for intergenerational learning to guide and inspire young minds. They offer a take on times gone by not discussed in any history class— a unique perspective that sheds new light on contemporary issues.

Older Americans step up to help one another as well.

Across the country, seniors connect with other seniors by delivering meals, helping with home repair, assisting with shopping, and offering companionship, counseling and care. Their efforts remind us that when older adults are active and engaged in their communities, everyone benefits.

Contact Interfaith Caregivers to find out about volunteer opportunities for seniors that provide services to other seniors and adults with disabilities. We offer unique volunteer opportunities that fit your skills, strengths and your schedule. We think you will dis-

Polk County HCE is ready for spring

AMERY - The annual Spring Fling will be held May 2. It will be held at the Amery Senior Center. The theme this year is “Flip-flop into Spring.” Registration starts at 6:30 p.m., and dinner at 7 p.m. It will be an evening of awards and honors.

Our Citizen of Year will be introduced and honored.

Two high school seniors will be given HCE scholarships. The cultural arts entries will be judged starting at 5:30 p.m. (have your entries there by that time) and the blue ribbon winners will be going on to the state contest in September.

We will also honor our 25- and 50-year members and introduce all of the new members for the past year.

It will be an exciting evening for our guests and members. Any questions: call Carol at 715-948-2323.

Some clubs will be joining the museum people in Balsam Lake to help freshen up the many displays in May. The Balsam Lake Head Start readers will be reading the last of the books for this year the first Thursday in May. It has been a fun year reading these delightful books and giving each child a book for their own personal library. We will be reading, “Millie Waits for the

Deanna returned from Florida Saturday night. On Sunday they spent Easter with Naomi Glover.

Tom and Marge Ammend and Fran Krause were Sunday guests of Kent and Nancy Krause.

Sympathy is extended to the family of Daryl Glover whose funeral was on Tuesday.

Academic news

Interfaith Caregivers of

Polk County

Excerpts from a press release by Administration on Aging

AmeriCorps member

cover that when you help seniors thrive in your community, you gain far more than you give.

If you or someone you know in Polk County could benefit from our no-charge services or if you’d like to volunteer, call Interfaith Caregivers at 715-485-9500 or e-mail interfaithcare@centurytel.net. You can also visit the Web site at www.interfaithpolk.org. Tax-deductible donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 426, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

There are other Interfaith Caregivers and Faith in Action programs that offer similar services in our nearby counties. All are in need of your help and financial support. For services or volunteer inquiries outside of Polk County, you can contact:

Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers of Burnett County P.O. Box 676, Webster, WI 54893 – Contact: Barbara Blodgett, 715-866-4970 Interfaith Volunteers of St. Croix County 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, WI 54016 – Contact: Nancy Abrahamson, 715-381-4360 or fax 715-381-4308 Volunteer Services of Barron County (Transportation Services only) P.O. Box 673, Rice Lake, WI 54868 – Contact: Vicky Ondell, 715-236-2184

Interfaith Caregivers of Polk County need volunteers for these client needs: Frederic area: • Rides to local and out-of-area medical appointments, local shopping and bank • Respite visits • Light housekeeping Luck: • Rides to local and out-of-area medical appointments, Frederic beauty shop, local shopping and bank St. Croix Falls: • Local shopping, beauty shop, local and out-of-area medical appointments and Government Center • Friendly visits • Light housekeeping • Rides to dialysis.

Polk County

(Home and Community Education)

HCE Happenings

Mail” by Alexander Steffenmeier. If you would like to be a reader once a month next year, please call Pat Willits at 715-488-2729.

The state international chairperson reported at the district meeting that Nicaragua is in need of glasses and eyeglass cases and miscellaneous sewing supplies.

Four members of our HCE attended the northwest district meeting in Boyceville last month.

The next special program “Street Drugs” is June 7, at 6:30 p.m. at the Government Center open to the public free of charge. For more information call Extension office at 715-485-8600.

You are invited to become a member of one of the HCE clubs, call Carol Medchill at 715-648-5817 for information.

The next HCE executive board meeting is Monday, May 16, at the Government Center. - submitted by Pat Willits

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Nicholas J. Krenz has been named to the Dunwoody College of Technology winter quarter 2011 dean’s list. Krenz is in the electrical construction design and management program. He is a 2010 graduate of St. Croix Falls High School and the son of Kathy and Mike Krenz, St. Croix Falls. - submitted

Interstate Park news

Morning bird walks

ST. CROIX FALLS – Migrant songbirds are returning to northern Wisconsin and Interstate Park. Many species of birds will remain here while others are passing through on their way farther north.

Don’t miss the opportunity to view and listen to these messengers of spring. Join Robin Maercklein of the National Park Service for a twohour morning bird walk on Silverbrook Trail from 7 – 9 a.m., Saturdays, May 7 and 21. Meet at the Pines Group Camp at Wisconsin Interstate Park. Bring binoculars and a bird field guide if you have them.

For more information call Julie at 715-483-3747.

Incredible edible mushrooms

If you are interested in wild mushrooms then this is for you—a workshop all about identifying edible wild mushrooms presented by an experienced, self-educated mushroom hunter. Join Leslie Jo Meyerhoff from 1:30-3 p.m., on Saturday, May 14, at the Ice Age Center at Wisconsin Interstate Park to learn all about our local wild mushrooms. The workshop will focus on identification and habitats, the variety of edibles as well as health benefits, cultivation, preparation and preserving your harvest. The fee for the workshop is $3 for Friends of Interstate Park and $5 for nonmembers. Preregistration is required. Call 715-4833747 for registration and more information. Please bring pen and paper and a mushroom guidebook if you have one.

Meyerhoff has lived in Polk County nearly 20 years and has been successfully harvesting wild edible mushrooms for the last 10 years.

She has eaten close to 80 different kinds of mushrooms—many of which are easily identifiable.

Learn about where and when to go foraging for mushrooms, and what to bring along. Learn to identify what you’ve found and how to prepare and preserve your harvest. Put your fears aside, separate fact from fiction, and join Meyerhoff as she demystifies those curious culinary collectibles.

Interstate Park is located in St. Croix Falls on Hwy 35, just one-half mile south of Hwy. 8. A Wisconsin state park sticker is required to enter the park; daily passes are $7 for residents or $10 for nonresidents. For more information about the workshop call 715-483-3747.

Holy Humor Sunday

LUCK – North Valley Lutheran Church invites you to its second-annual Holy Humor Sunday on May 1, at 9:15 a.m. Special guests will be the Bill Bittner Memorial Dixieland Jazz Band.

The service stems from early Greek Christians observances of having parties and picnics during the week after Easter to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus.

Originally called Bright Sunday, the day was meant to keep the excitement of the resurrection alive, with churchgoers and pastors playing practical jokes on each other, drenching each other with water, telling jokes, singing and laughing. It’s based on the belief that in the fight between good and evil, God has the last laugh. Early church theologians including Augustine and Gregory of Nyssa taught that God played a practical joke on the devil by raising Jesus from the dead. They called it Risus paschalis - the Easter laugh.

North Valley Lutheran, 1988 220th Ave., Centuria, is located on CTH G between Hwys. 87 and 35. The phone number is 715-825-3559 and Web site is www.nvlch@lakeland.ws. - submitted

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(Continued from last week) The rock crusher building of Dresser Trap Rock Company, with its starkly towering mill, became a landmark, often photographed and sketched. The company provided employment for more than 60 men at various times, and using support services of area businesses, it was, and still is, a major factor in the local economy.

Over the years, the plant has been streamlined, from the original horse and steam-powered equipment to conveyor-belt automation. But in the early days, horses were indispensable to the operation.

In 1918, Jule Larson (1890 - 1965) had moved his family from his farm at Cushing to Dresser, where he ran a stable and engaged in horse trading, according to his son-in-law, John Larson. Jule was married to Anna Peterson, whom he met while both were students at the Lanesdale School. Their only child, Violette, became John’s wife.

Jule started hauling for the traprock company and, in 1920, began working with his horses to remove the overburden in preparing to blast away the rock. The overburden, John explains, was the soil and vegetation that could vary from a few inches to 6 or 8 feet in depth. It was done with a fresno scraper to which the horses were harnessed.

By about 1928, Jule had worked his way up to where John Wunder assigned him to take charge of the Minneapolis, Minn., operation, and the family moved there. However, in 1930, Harvey Wunder, who was managing the Dresser plant, died at the age of 41 from peritonitis, after suffering a burst appendix. John Wunder then sold the Gopher plant in Minneapolis, and Jule was called back as manager at Dresser. Jule then bought a house at 406 North Washington in St. Croix Falls.

After John Wunder died in 1939, the company continued as a family-owned corporation until 1949. When it appeared that the plant might be closed, a group of local businessmen formed a corporation to buy the quarry and mill. Jule Larson was the general superintendent and also vice president of the new company, which began operations June 1, 1949.

Carl Thye, Dresser, was elected president; Louis G. Nagler, St. Croix Falls, secretary; Harry S. Pomeroy, St. Croix Falls, treasurer. Other stockholders elected to the nine-member board of directors were Floyd Pomeroy and James C. Miller, of St. Croix Falls; Elmer Strohbeen, Osceola; Robert Soderberg, Dresser; Mel G. Astle-

A St. Croix Tale Rosemarie Vezina Braatz

The high-line rails to the crusher.

A drilling rig.

ford, Minneapolis; and Francis H. Smith, St. Paul, Minn.

In 1960, the company was purchased

by W.L and Charles Bryan, producers of quarried rock, with headquarters at Shakopee, Minn. They remodeled the plant, disposing of the steam-powered equipment, changing to diesel. The plant changed hands again in 1976, when purchased by John Conlon, of Milwaukee, and again in 1979, when the current owner, Dresser Trap Rock Inc., acquired it.

The Soo Line Railroad, which arrived in Dresser in 1887, and is now part of the

Installation of the jaw crusher.

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Canadian National, played an important part in the early traprock plant, not only as a principal user of the rock as track ballast, but also in transporting it to various users. A rail still runs to the crusher mill, where railroad cars are loaded directly from the tipple, to be transported by CN rail to wherever the rock is to be used.

Trucks now transport about half the production.

To quote from an account I wrote after visiting the plant in early 1971, describing “the steady procession of 20-ton diesel trucks, hauling the blasted chunks of basalt to feed the giant ‘jaw crusher’ bound by great coil springs to the three-basement deep bowels of the mill: “This jaw, with its yawning 7- by 8-foot opening ... initiates conversion of one of the world’s hardest rocks ‘from boulders to dust,’ by the truckful. It’s powered by a whacking 600-horsepower electric motor which is geared to 4,000 horsepower.”

A giant jaw crusher is still whomping away, but the original was replaced in the 1980s by another of the same size and power, purchased from a Canadian mining company.

Dresser Trap Rock Inc. currently produces approximately one million tons of traprock a year, according to Ivan Bowen, president of the company.

From the giant jaw, chunks of traprock pass through any or all of a series of 16 auxiliary crushers, and 17 variegated screens, on a system of conveyors and elevators. Twenty sizes of material are produced, separated in bins of 2,000-ton capacity, for load-out onto trucks or railroad cars.

One of the major variances occurring since the early 1960s is the method of blasting the basalt from the 100-foot-high face of the quarry. Originally, tunnels were jackhammered and hand-dug deep into the ledge from the quarry floor and large charges of dynamite detonated to bring down massive piles of rubble. The resulting shock through the rock ledge shook the ground and could be heard for miles around ... sometimes rattling windows and glassware in kitchens and bringing protests from homeowners.

“Now, we prefer to shoot many smaller, controlled blasts, that cause less vibration and noise, and are far safer,” Bowen explains. “Instead of packing dynamite into tunnels, we drill 6-1/2-inch holes into the top of the ledge, and pack them with ANFO which is a mix of ammonium nitrate and fuel oil. We’ll split off just one column, maybe some 600 pounds, at a time.” That’s quite a contrast to the last huge explosion in 1957 that detonated 43.5 tons of explosives to bring down 870,000 tons of rock.

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I can now consider myself as a cancer survivor. When I used to think of surgery, I thought of removal. Now, I have a whole new concept of that word. It is true that surgery did remove my cancer, but it also was an addition to my life in many ways.

Thankfulness, the first addition, for my family and my friends, their cards, food, flowers, visits and prayers. My church family, my Pastors visits, not to preach to me or receive an offering, but rather to give me love, hope and prayers.

I also had another addition, and that was to my faith.

Faith, hope and love, and the greatest of the these is love.

My thanks to all of you for being a part of my life.

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The plant was a picturesque anachronism of old-time steam-powered machinery until the major renovation of the early 1960s. Previously, three steam locomotives hauled the rock over a five-mile network of rails intersecting 640 acres of company land. Two 140-ton steam shovels — that took three men, each, to run — and a huge crane loaded the rock into 10-yard quarry cars that were hauled to and dumped into the crusher at the mill.

Before Hwy. 35 between Dresser and St. Croix Falls was rerouted up and over the hill, the road ran through the company grounds, under the trestle between the quarry and the mill.

Catastrophe struck on Nov. 4, 1993: The unique old traprock mill burned to the ground. Fire started in the upper levels of the 10-story tower, and the building, constructed of 2-foot square timbers and corrugated tin siding was engulfed in flames by the time it was spotted about 6 p.m.

Earlier in the day, workmen had been using cutting tools to do some remodeling, and apparently sparks ignited the blaze. Efforts of five area fire departments concentrated on saving other buildings, machinery and equipment. The plant was back in operation by the next spring.

According to William Scott, Taylors Falls, Minn., architect and preservationist, the old building was “very significant in its design, and could well have been listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings.” As a matter of fact, he says, “it was an excellent example of contemporary industrial architecture, typical of a style that became popular in the 1970s for industrial buildings, referred to as “brutal,” featuring heavy construction, small windows, and many different roof slopes. “And the traprock building certainly had all that! It was a terrible loss.”

Today, Bowen points out, conveyor belts move the rock from quarry to mill, and within the mill to the various crushers and storage loading tanks. A staff of less than 20 people is needed to run the plant, the more dangerous jobs having been eliminated by automation.

Many thanks to Jack Liljenberg, Taylors Falls historian for background of the traprock plant there, and to John Larson, now of the Good Samaritan apartments, for the Jule Larson scrapbook he donated to the St. Croix Falls Historical Society; it contains photographs, clippings and memorabilia pertaining to the Trap Rock plant and Wunder family. Other information came from Janice Ward’s history, “Next Stop Dresser Junction; “ the 1994 “Dalles Visitor; “ a collection of traprock information preserved by Lila (Mrs. Rick) Demulling at the company office in Dresser; and various newspaper clippings.

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LIBRARY NEWS

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Balsam Lake Public Library

Thanks to all who bought raffle tickets and books at our Friends of the Library sale. Winners were afghan, Patsy Wildt; wood box, Brenda Mayer; books, Jan Mathieu and Libby Brown; book bag, Ty Spencer; and book mark, Joanne Mellin.

Computer classes

Open lab is from 2 to 3:30 p.m., an instructor is available to answer questions and give one-to-one instructions.

Story time

Wednesday at 11 a.m. Stories, crafts and snacks are available. All ages are welcome to join our lively group.

Friends of the Library

Friends group meets Wednesday, May 18, at 1:30 p.m., here at the library. Friends group is an organization for all who value the public library as a vital

community resource and a welcoming place.

Book club

Selection for May is “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet,” by Jamie Ford. Ford’s first novel explores the age-old conflicts between father and son, the beauty and sadness of what happened to Japanese Americans in the Seattle area during World War II, and the depths and longing of deep-heart love.

An impressive, bitter and sweet debut.”

Hours

Balsam Lake Library, (under the water tower) at 404 Main St., Balsam Lake. Hours are Monday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. E-mail: balsamlakepl@ifls.lib.wi.us. Web site www.balsamlakepubliclibrary.org.

Dresser Public Library

Dresser Village Library is located at 117 S. Central Ave., Dresser, WI 54009.

Three Internet computers You must physically present a MORE library card to library staff and library fines must be under $10 to use a public-access computer. We also have Wi-Fi available.

Log onto the Public Library icon on your laptop.

Used book sale Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 28, 29 and 30, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., a used book sale will be held at the Dresser Community Hall, 115 Main St., Dresser.

Contact us 715-755-2944, telephone and fax number, e-mail us at ellefson@ifls.lib.wi.us, or visit our Web site, www.dresserpubliclibrary.org, which has information about story time, days closed, reference links, library policy and community information.

Library hours Monday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Tuesday noon–5 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday noon – 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

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Book club The next meeting will be Tuesday, May 17, 1 p.m., at the library. There will be a discussion on “Between the Tides” by Patricia Callahan Henri. Nine months after her father, a literature professor, passed away, Catherine Leary still hasn’t fulfilled his last wish: that she scatter his ashes in the Seaboro River in South Carolina.

Seaboro was the scene of a childhood tragedy that forced her family to move, and Catherine doesn’t ever want to see it again. But on the evening of the 30th birthday, Forrest Anderson, her father’s young colleague, pays a visit and challenges

Catherine with three probing questions that her father had intended to put in a letter to her before he died. It’s these questions that will inspire Catherine to make a poignant trip into her past.

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Luck Public Library

Bob Kann coming to the Luck Library

On May 5, at 7 p.m., the Luck Library will be hosting Dr. Bob Kann as part of their Wisconsin In the Civil War programming series. Kann is a speaker, historian, entertainer and author from Madison. He attended UW-Madison, became a teacher, and eventually received his doctor of philosophy degree in curriculum and instruction from UW-Madison. He became a professor of education at UW-Parkside - a job he assumed would lead him to nirvana.

However, he quickly discovered that the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow being a professor- was not the right pot for him. Instead, he realized that making his students laugh was the right fit.

Hence, in 1982 he began his career as a storytelling/juggling entertainer. Twentythree years later, he is still performing, teaching, and consulting. Kann believes it is easier to climb the ladder of success when it’s lying flat on the ground and that any 10-year-old with 15 years of experience can become a juggler.

While he loves to entertain, he still can’t get that teaching and researching part of himself to retreat and every now and again his passion for Wisconsin’s history and heroes breaks free and he can’t control it. He recently published a book titled “Cordelia Harvey: Civil War Angel,” in which focuses on Cordelia Harvey and her life of service in honor of Civil War heroes.

Cordelia Harvey was known as The Wisconsin Angel and The Florence Nightingale of Wisconsin for her compassionate and competent care for Wisconsin soldiers during the Civil War. The wife of former governor Louis Harvey, she advocated for better care for hospitalized soldiers, took care of the wounded, and gave hope to the sick and comfort to the dying.

In this presentation, Kann will share amazing stories from his biography “Cordelia Harvey: Civil War Angel.” The tales of Cordelia’s early life will focus on her years as a teacher in Southport (Kenosha). Louis rise in Wisconsin politics during the 1850s and his brief reign as Wisconsin’s governor in 1862 also will be presented. The bulk of the performance will focus on Cordelia’s experiences during the Civil War as a nurse, advocate, mother figure and much more for Wisconsin’s soldiers. The presentation will highlight Cordelia’s successful effort to convince President Lincoln to open a military hospital in Madison, The Harvey Hospital, and its subsequent conversion to an orphanage, Soldiers’ Orphans Home

Bob Kann

for the state of Wisconsin, of which Cordelia served as superintendent when the war ended. Located in former Gov. Farwell’s mansion, both the hospital and orphanage provided care for hundreds of needy Wisconsin soldiers and children.

The Mother Theresa of the time, Cordelia Harvey was not just known by Wisconsin citizens, she was a nationally known hero whose kindness, compassion and tirelessness was honored by Northerners as well as by Southern soldiers.

How many Wisconsin citizens today have heard of her? How many realize the commitment it takes to passionately give themselves to a cause that does not benefit themselves at all? In December 1862 the Memphis Bulletin reported, “Cordelia Harvey is a true patriot. She has the courage to volunteer to help in dangerous places near where there are battles. She has the good heart to take care of the wounded. She gives hope to the sick and comforts the dying. What the best, highest and wisest can do, she is accomplishing.”

This is a must-see presentation. Come early and meet the author. A limited supply of books will be available for purchase at the library. While he is in the area, Kann has agreed to fit in two more speaking engagements at a reduced price. For anyone interested, he may be contacted at bob@bobkann.com. He has many elementary and middle school programs focusing on bullying, Earth Day, reading motivation, Abraham Lincoln, environmental education and a Wisconsin history program designed specifically for the fourth grade. Learn more about Bob Kann at bobkann.com.

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Chariot Novice Quartet Champs

MarketPlace ribbon cutting

MarketPlace Foods in St. Croix Falls celebrated its grand reopening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, April 13. St. Croix Falls Mayor Darrell Anderson and store manager, Art Wisner, cut the red ribbon officially welcoming customers to enjoy the updates throughout the store. Cake and coffee were served to everyone who stopped in that morning. MarketPlace Foods now offers an extensive natural/organic department for customers in search of a large variety of specialty items. The liquor department also has been expanded and now includes a large walk-in beer cooler. MarketPlace Foods is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. - Photo submitted

Loving the Earth

On Saturday, April 2, the barbershop quartet called Chariot was named Novice Quartet champions at the 10,000 Lakes Division contest. The contest was held in Stillwater, Minn. The members of the quartet (L to R): are Harley Schafer, tenor; John Roeber, lead; Dan Valentine, bass; and Larry Fisk, baritone. All are members of the Indianhead Barbershop Chorus. The chorus meets every Monday night at 7:30 p.m. in the lower level of the old courthouse building on the northeast corner of Hwy. 46 and CTH I. For more information call 715-483-9202 or check out the Web site at www.indianheadchorus.com. “Men, if you love to sing, we’d love to have you join us any Monday night,” said Ken Mettler, marketing and public relations director. – Photo submitted

ACS silent auction

Debbie Wickstrom is honorary chair for the American Cancer Society Luck Area Walk/Run, set for Saturday, May 7. She is shown with a wooden chest made by John Bazey, House of Wood, that is available by silent auction at Frandsen Bank and Trust in Luck. The silent auction is one of several fundraisers being held in conjunction with the walk.

Another fundraiser is the Party for a Lifetime being held at Sundown Saloon in Lewis Saturday, April 30, from 2 to 10 p.m. — Photo by Mary Stirrat

Girl Scout Brownie Troop 53745 of the Lake O’ the Dalles service unit in St. Croix Falls completed their community service project at Good Samaritan Thursday night, April 21. The secondgrade girls titled their project “Love Earth.” Over the course of three months, they came up with a theme, created a brand, constructed swap pins and plastic bag holders out of recycled material, then spent an evening playing Earth Bingo with the seniors, eating cookies and singing songs. Brownies Arianna White and Nora Wondra helped Good Samaritan resident Pat Abney play Bingo. Unfortunately, the trio was the only group not to win, but they were still smiling. Photo submitted

WHAT’S FOR LUNCH???

Menu LOCATION

FREDERIC

MAY 2 - MAY 6

MONDAY

TUESDAY

BREAKFAST

LUNCH Mini corn dogs, baked beans, pretzels OR chicken-taco salad.

BREAKFAST Pancake on a stick.

LUNCH Mr. Rib, waffle fries, apples OR Oriental salad.

LUNCH Nachos w/meat and cheese sauce, baked rice, sliced carrots, orange slices, apples, oranges, bread basket.

Muffin.

WEDNESDAY Cinni-minis.

BREAKFAST

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

BREAKFAST

BREAKFAST Omelet, sausage.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, tritaters OR tuna salad.

Hot pocket.

LUNCH Pizza, raw veggies, dip OR turkey salad.

LUNCH Taco max snacks, Spanish rice, corn OR beef-taco salad.

LUNCH Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, dinner roll, corn, Pudding Pop, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Chicken burger with fixings, buttered noodles, baked beans, mandarin oranges, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Lasagna, garlic toast, lettuce salad, green beans, sliced pears, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Brunch: Egg & cheese croissant, ham slice, hash browns, fresh grapes, orange juice, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUCK

BREAKFAST Cereal/French toast sticks.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, macaroni and cheese, peas, fruit sauce. Alt.: Hamburger, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/pancakes.

LUNCH Taco Tuesday: Hard or soft shells, green beans, fruit sauce. Alt.: Hot dog, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Cardinal burger, potato, corn, fruit sauce. Alt.: Chicken patty, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/donut.

LUNCH Turkey wrap or turkey on a bun, rice, baked beans, fruit sauce. Alt.: Hamburger, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/cinnamon rolls.

LUNCH Mozzarella pizza dippers, dipping sauce, winter mix, fresh fruit. Alt.: Hot dog, 7-12.

SIREN

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Peanut butter & jelly, yogurt, baked beans, veggies, diced peaches. Alt.: Cook’s choice.

BREAKFAST Cheese omelet and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Baked chicken Tostitos, rice, shredded lettuce, refried beans, apples.

Alt.: Cook’s choice.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Nuggets, Tostitos, shredded lettuce, peas, pears. Alt.: Cook’s choice.

BREAKFAST Mini pancakes, juice and milk.

LUNCH Mexican surprise.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Mini corn dogs,rice, pretzel, Pizza dippers, corn, broccoli, carrots, veggies,pineapple applesauce.

Alt. banana.

Cook’s celery, tidbits, choice.

Alt.: Cook’s choice.

BREAKFAST Cheese omelet, breakfast potato, toast.

LUNCH Brat, french fries, baked beans, pineapple. Alt.: Fish wedge, french fries.

BREAKFAST French toast sticks.

LUNCH Hot ham and cheese, macaroni salad, green beans, strawberries.

Alt.: Chili, corn bread muffin.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Lasagna, lettuce salad, garlic toast, carrots, pears. Alt.: Turkey croissant.

BREAKFAST Pancakes and sausage.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, scalloped potatoes, peas, spicy apple slices. Alt.: Cheeseburger.

BREAKFAST Egg, ham and cheese muffin.

LUNCH Hot dogs, baked chips, veggies & dip, peaches. Alt.: Egg salad sandwich, chicken wild rice soup.

BREAKFAST

BREAKFAST Breakfast bites.

LUNCH Mexican buffet - beef pizza quesadilla or burrito and Spanish rice.

BREAKFAST French toast.

LUNCH Sub sandwich, cottage cheese and chips.

LUNCH Pizza dippers, marinara sauce, Monaco-blend veggies, pears.

LUNCH Pizza, fresh veggies, fresh fruit.

GRANTSBURG Each building will have their own breakfast menu.

ST. CROIX FALLS UNITY WEBSTER

Omelets.

BREAKFAST

Pancakes.

BREAKFAST

Waffles.

LUNCH Chicken patty and cooked carrots.

LUNCH Chili, corn bread muffins and ice cream.

LUNCH Mini corn dogs and parsley potatoes.

LUNCH Spaghetti with meat sauce, green beans, banana.

LUNCH Cook’s choice OR grilled cheese, tomato soup, applesauce, graham crackers.

LUNCH Salisbury steak, bun, potatoes OR chicken, Alfredo sauce with noodles, peaches.

CHURCH NEWS

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FREDERIC – On Maundy Thursday, right after worship services, the youth group held a lock-in at the church. Each student could invite a friend so there were about 20 students that participated in this event. The students had to get up early Good Friday morning to help prepare a light breakfast and following that there was a short worship service conducted by Pastor Andrew and the students.

He is risen indeed! At the beginning of Easter Sunday worship services the choir sang “Praise the God of Resurrection” which began the celebration of the resurrection of our Lord on Easter morning. The altar was turned into a flower garden and was filled with many blooming Easter lilies as well as other flowers and the 8-foot standing cross was draped with billowing material that looked magnificent and regal. Many members attended the early morning breakfast that was served in the appropriately decorated fellowship hall. Good food and good fellowship go together.

The congregation is in its final week of collecting food and money for Family Pathways – also known as the Frederic Food Shelf. The Feinstein Foundation will match dollars for money raised and items donated to Family Pathways as they have done in previous years.

Pilgrim will again be having a team that will partici-

Cinco de Mayo taco dinner fundraiser at Crosswalk Community Church

FREDERIC - You don’t have to go south of the border to enjoy a great Mexican feast. You are invited to a Cinco de Mayo taco dinner fundraiser, Thursday, May 5, 5 to 7 p.m. at Crosswalk Community Church. Dinner will be on a donation basis.

All proceeds will go toward funding their summer youth mission trip to El Monte Christian Camp in Morelos, Mexico. - submitted

News from the Pews

the youth group held a lock-in at the church. Each student could invite a friend so there were about 20 students that participated in this event. – Photo submitted

pate in the Frederic Area American Cancer Society Walk/Run Event on Saturday, May 7. Registration is from 8-9 a.m. at Birch Street Elementary School and the walk begins at 9:15 a.m.

Pilgrim invites everyone to join them for Sunday morning worship, which begins at 10 a.m. At 9:15 a.m. there is a playgroup that meets for toddlers and parents. The children and parents sing songs as well as learn children’s Bible stories. For more information about the church or coming events, please call the church office at 715-327-8012 or go to the Web site www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org. - submitted

New members welcomed at St. Peter's

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church welcomed new members with a reception following the Palm Sunday service. New members include: Susan Roy, Roger Sandstrom, Ethan Bergstrom, Katie Anderson, Linda Mickelson, Ramona Renfroe, Jared Woody and McKenzie Skow-Woody, and Kevin, Christine, and Spencer Jensen, shown with Pastor Rob and Meinda Lubben.

Not pictured: David Mikkelsen, Ruby Stoklasa and Dennis Brule. – Photo submitted

Palm Sunday at New Hope Lutheran Church

Palm leaves were raised high and laid low by Lutherans around the world on Palm Sunday, April 17. And the children of New Hope Lutheran sang Hosanna (save us) with Christians everywhere to celebrate the New Testament account of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem riding on a donkey in Matthew 21:9. The church also teaches the Old Testament passage in Psalms 118:26 depicting this scene is a foretelling of the Messiah to come, which is Christ Jesus. - Photo Wayne Anderson

Siren Assembly of God to host National Day of Prayer evening service

SIREN - “A Mighty Fortress is Our God” is this year’s theme for the National Day of Prayer. With all the negative news - earthquakes, tornadoes, riots, wars - people need to turn to God as our fortress in time of trouble.

The evening prayer service will be held at Siren Assembly of God Church on Thursday, May 5, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This year the program will center on prayer, using the 7X7 topical program published by the NDP organization. The service will start with prayers for our nation and continue praying for our state, the military, the media, business, education, church and family. Organizers hope that dedicated, praying people from each church in Burnett County will take part in the service.

The theme verse is Psalm 91:2: I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in him I will trust.”

As God spoke to Solomon when he became king of Israel, “If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves, and pray and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”

(I Chronicles 7:14). - submitted

Palm Sunday at Bethany Lutheran Church

SIREN – Bethany Lutheran Church Sunday school children greeted arriving congregation members by waving palms at the door on Palm Sunday, April 17. The church was decorated with over 300 palm branches. During the service the Sunday school children and the children’s bell choir each performed a song for the congregation. – submitted

The Bethany Lutheran Church Sunday school children sang for the congregation on Palm Sunday. – Photos submitted

During Palm Sunday service the children’s bell choir performed at Bethany Lutheran Church.

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Eternal

Perspectives Sally Bair

The death road

hile my grandson, Alex, and his youth mission team traveled throughout Bolivia, they had to take the Death Road from La Paz down the mountain to a jungle village. According to AAA, Bolivia’s Death Road is considered the most dangerous road in the world, and every week someone is killed on it. If you search for Bolivia Death Road on the Internet, you’ll see some frightening pictures. After reaching the end, Alex sent a text message to his mom: “I had fear for lunch today.” Thankfully, they made it down, and back up two weeks later, without incident.

There is a spiritual death road, too, which is something everyone should avoid. We know our body will die some day. But whether our spirit dies or lives after our physical death is for us to choose. The Bible sets the choice before us. We can experience eternal life with Christ or eternal death without him. Jesus told His disciples, “Do not be afraid of those who kill the body … but I will show you whom you should fear: fear him … who has the power to cast into hell.”

(Luke 12:5) Why would anyone choose eternal death in hell? It is the biblical promise of life after death that gives hope to believers in Christ. Without hope there is nothing but futility and fear. A nurse once told me she could tell when dying patients believed in Christ as their savior because they had a peaceful countenance and attitude, even in the midst of pain. Conversely, those who did not believe, who rejected the truth of the resurrection, displayed fear and anxiety about their dying.

Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me, though he may die, he shall live.

And whoever lives and believes in me shall never die.” (John 11:25) What a promise! The truth of Jesus’ bodily resurrection is the crux of the Christian faith. We Christians can celebrate Easter Sunday every day of the year, not with bunnies and eggs and candy, but with the knowledge that we will be resurrected some day with Christ for eternity.

It’s part of our nature to feel fear from sudden danger, as my grandson and his mission team felt while going down the Death Road. But knowing we hold the promise of spending eternity with Christ can banish our fear in an instant.

Lord, you have set before us life and death. We choose life, with its blessings of peace and joy here on earth and with its hope of spending eternity with you. Thank you for being the resurrection and the life. Amen.

Mrs. Bair may be reached at sallybair@gmail.com W

A walk of faith

Christian Passover at New Hope Lutheran

by Wayne Anderson Special to the Leader GRANTSBURG - Some 120 Lutherans and other Christians gathered, with Jews across the world, to celebrate the Passover dinner last Thursday, April 21, at New Hope Lutheran in Grantsburg.

The traditional Seder dinner recalls the order of events in the Bible when God freed the Hebrew people from bondage in Egypt.

According to the book of Exodus, God sent Moses to tell Pharaoh: “Let my people go.” But the great Pharaoh would not obey. So God sent 10 mighty plagues over a year’s time that devastated his administration and Egypt.

It was the last plague that initiated the Passover ceremony and gave it its name.

“On that same night I will pass through Egypt and strike down every firstborn – both men and animals – and I will bring judgment on all the gods of Egypt. I am the LORD.” (Exodus 12:12) The Exodus event is thought to have occurred in 1441 B.C. and then was greatly popularized in A.D. 1956 in the epic movie “The Ten Commandments.”

When evening fell over ancient Egypt, the angel of death descended upon the land, killing every first born.

But before the final destruction, Moses instructed the Hebrews to paint their doorposts with lamb’s blood. In doing so, the angel would see this sign and “pass over” the house.

The modern observance of Passover is held across the world at this time of year by Jews. In doing so, they are instructed never to forget what God did for them. NonJews too find meaning in the dinner observance.

“It was very meaningful,” said Jill Glover, Luck librarian. “Those who don’t live the Jewish lifestyle can understand the whole symbolism.”

The Jewish ritual contains many symbols and references that are fulfilled in the coming of Jesus the Messiah, said Dr. Emory Johnson, pastor of New Hope who studied in Israel. Like the lamb’s blood that was shed and painted on the doorposts to protect the Hebrews, Christ’s blood was shed for us so that we can be saved, he said.

Jackie Lener Maslow, background, acts as song leader and “cantor” as Dr. Emory Johnson joins in song at the first Passover celebration dinner at New Hope Lutheran.

“Absolutely wonderful!” said Nancy Wilhelm. “It talked about what Jesus did.”

The traditional four-part dinner is full of symbolic foods and wine (or grape juice) and includes people of all ages.

“It was an exciting thing to learn about,” said Isabelle Maslow, 11, who was one of the children to read a timed question in the celebration.

Although the dinner is replete with symbolisms, it is supposed to convey relevant meaning for people today.

And this was accomplished for some.

“It took the mythology out of the ceremony,” said Andy Dahlberg upon attending his first-ever Passover meal. “I wanted to understand it in literal terms. It was very informative.”

The elaborate Passover supper was free and open to the public. New Hope is considering hosting another supper next year for Jews and Christians – locally and those around the world.

Dr. Emory Johnson, of New Hope Lutheran, conducts the Passover dinner for a standingroom-only audience.

Photos by Wayne Anderson

Bone Lake Lutheran First Communion and Baptism Ann Hazel Boland was baptized into the Christian faith on Easter morning at Bone Lake Lutheran Church. Shown with Ann are Pastor Mary Ann Bowman, her parents Chris and Kristin, and camera-shy brother, Mike. - Photos submitted

On Easter Sunday morning, Seth-David Maack walked from his home to his church. Seth loves to walk ... but this wasn’t just any walk. It was a faith walk of Christian discipleship as he carried this handmade cross the six miles from his home to the church. The cross was made by another member, Chris Boland, and was used for the church services throughout the six weeks of Lent. - Photo submitted

Alliance invites community to special service

ST. CROIX FALLS - Alliance Church of the Valley invites the community to join them on Thursday, May 5, for the National Day of Prayer. They will be gathering from 7 to 8 p.m. for a time of worship and prayer as they seek God for the community, the state and the nation. Come join them. - submitted

Children at Bone Lake Lutheran Church prepared for their First Communion on Holy Thursday by studying the Scriptures and baking the Communion bread. Shown (L to R): Dominic Caroon, Ann Boland, Riley Runnels, Rob Bergstrom and Erik Eklof. Missing from the picture is Kiran Ogilvie.

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Calvin M. King, 89, Frederic, died Dec. 22, 2010, at the Frederic Nursing and Rehab Center in Frederic.

Calvin was born to Herbert and Frankie King on May 14, 1921.

Calvin grew up in south-central Wisconsin and also in northern Minnesota.

Calvin served in the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II. On May 7, 1951, he married Marie Topping. They had two children, Robert and Quanita (deceased).

They farmed in the Cambridge, Minn., area and later moved to the Forest area where they farmed for many years. In 1971, they moved to the Frederic area where Calvin continued to hobby farm for many years. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, especially deer hunting. That was one of the reasons for moving to the Frederic area.

Calvin and Marie were also foster parents for many years. They also transported some of the handicapped children of the area to school during the 1970s. Calvin enjoyed going to auctions, yard sales and woodworking.

Calvin continued to live on the farm for many years after his wife, Marie, passed away.

He especially loved and enjoyed his four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren very much. He loved to go fishing with his grandchildren, and he enjoyed going to the Polk County Fair to watch his grandchildren participate in their 4-H projects, and to their school events.

Calvin was preceded in death by his parents, Herbertand Frankie King; wife, Marie; daughter, Quanita; brothers, Boyd (Alice), Richard and Jimmy; sisters, June (Ray) Mankowski and two stepbrothers and stepsister.

He is survived by his son, Robert (Irene) King of Frederic; four grandchildren, Christopher (Felicia) King, Shawn (Bern) King, Jason King, Pamela (Josh) Denetz; nine great-grandchildren, Christopher Jr., Braden, Riley, Andre, Shylie, Gabriel, Cassiella, Dillon and Destiny; his sister, Anita (Eddie) Storely of Cloquet, Minn., and many other family members and friends.

Funeral service for will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 30, at the Indian Creek American Legion Hall. Internment will be at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Frederic.

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Joan Delores Carlson, 77, Balsam Lake, died Thursday, April 21, 2011, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minn.

Joan was born on May 30, 1933, in Virginia Beach, Va., to Beatrice and Roxy Curles.

Joan was married to Robert T. Carlson in the 1950s in Virginia Beach. She enjoyed raising her family in Minneapolis where they made their home. Later in life, she moved to Balsam Lake with her family where she enjoyed many years residing in the area.

She is survived by her sons, Wayne Carlson of Breezy Point, Minn. and Paul (Donna) Carlson of Lake Villa, Ill.; daughter, Lynn Carlson of Balsam Lake; and grandson, Ethan Tyler.

Joan was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Robert.

At Joan’s request no services will be held.

Charitable donations may be made in Joan’s memory to the following organization: American Diabetes Association, http://www.diabetes.org, 330 Congress St., 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02210 For more information, please contact the Kolstad Family Funeral Home or visit www.kolstadfamilyfuneralhome.com The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with arrangements.

MARGARET ELAINE (MONTEITH) FREY

Margaret (“Peg”) Frey died peacefully at St. Croix Falls Regional Medical Center the morning of April 1, 2011, at the age of ninety. Born to William Andrew and Gertrude (Dixon) Monteith on January 9, 1921, in Roberts, WI. Peg was the youngest of nine children.

Peg graduated from the University of Wisconsin - River Falls with a degree in Elementary Education. She began her teaching career in Augusta, WI. Peg spent her summers working in Chicago - including a summer of factory work during WWII supporting the war effort, like so many women of her generation. While teaching in Edgerton, WI, she met Dr. Clifford A. Frey, DDS. They were married on November 1, 1947. Peg and Cliff lived and raised their family in the Fox Cities.

During this time, Peg continued to utilize her teaching experience in a variety of volunteer capacities. She was the Director of Christian Education at the Congregational United Church of Christ Neenah/ Menasha. Peg helped establish a literacy program in the Fox Valley.

She tutored countless students, giving the gift of literacy to teens, adults and non-English-speaking immigrants. In 1986, after the death of her husband, Peg moved to Amery, WI. She helped establish the Polk County Literacy Council – which is now known as Northern Waters Literacy. This lifetime of teaching achievement was celebrated when Peg, at the age of 89, was honored as the Wisconsin Literacy’s 2010 Tutor of the Year.

Peg was generous with her money and donated to many causes over her entire life. She enjoyed music and loved to play the organ. As a singer with a strong alto voice, she had a natural talent for spontaneously harmonizing with any melody.

She will always be remembered by her family and friends as an avid and lifelong Packer fan. Peg was not your average football fan. She was a serious student of the game. She read The Packer Report from cover to cover, followed the NFL draft and understood the game on many levels. On game day her intensity only increased. It is easy to remember her “coaching” from her chair in the living room.

Enthusiastic shouts such as, “Come on Aaron, hit Donald Driver over the middle on a crossing pattern,” could be heard throughout the house. Anyone that knew Peg knew not to disturb her during a Packer game. She was loyal and steadfast in her support even during a losing season. What a special gift it was for her that the Packers won Super Bowl XLV, bringing the Vince Lombardi Trophy back to Green Bay in her ninetieth year! Without her, the upcoming football season won’t be quite the same for our family.

Peg was preceded in death by her husband; a son-in-law, George Skentzos; and all eight of her siblings: Guy Monteith, Alice (Monteith) Davison, John “Jack” Monteith, Kathryn (Monteith) Dodge, Raymond Monteith, Gertrude (Monteith) Frank, Robert Monteith, Doris (Monteith) Stevens.

She is survived by four daughters: Suzanne Skentzos (Saginaw, MI); Nancy (Rasmussen) Peterson (St. Croix Falls, WI), son-in-law, Bob Peterson; Deb Kravig (St. Croix Falls, WI), son-in-law, Jim Kravig; Sarah Frey (La Crosse, WI) and her partner Leslie Scheld. Nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren: Paul and Amy Skentzos (Grand Rapids, MI) and daughter Arianna; Philip Skentzos (Saginaw, MI) and daughters, Jessica and Amanda; Kristoffer and Ami EwaldSkentzos (Lansing, MI) and son, Henry; Erik and Lindsay Rasmussen (Buena Vista, CO) and their children Blake, Finnley and Kaia; Torr and Amy Rasmussen (Buena Vista, CO) and daughter, Olivia; Dirk Rasmussen (Colorado Springs, CO); Timothy Rhorer and Sandra De Porter (Fort Collins, CO); Hannah Frey-Rhorer (Crookston, MN); Emma Kravig (St. Croix Falls, WI). Peg is also survived by Doug Harlander (Frederic, WI). Doug and Peg were college classmates at UW-RF and reconnected in their eighties, enjoying a special friendship.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, May 23, at the First Presbyterian Church, 719 Nevada St., St. Croix Falls, WI. Pastor Bruce Brooks will officiate. A light lunch will follow the service.

Memorial donations can be made to Northern Waters Literacy, 400 Polk County Plaza, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

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Vernon E. Anderson, 92, Amery, died Tuesday, April 19, 2011, at his son’s home in Wausau.

He was born on July 23, 1918, in Minneapolis, Minn., the son of George and Clara Elverum.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna; sister, Camilla; and brothers, Carroll and Curtis.

He is survived by a brother, John (Irene) of Lafayette, Calif.; sister-inlaw, Audrey Humlie Peterson of Amery; sons, Mark (Sandra) of Plymouth, Minn., Philip (Mavis) of Washington, D.C., Paul (Alice) of Afton, Minn., and Joel (Lynell) of Wausau; eight grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.

Vern graduated Roosevelt High School, Minneapolis in 1936, St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minn., in 1942, Luther Theological Seminary, St. Paul, Minn., in 1945, and received an honorary Doctor of Divinity from St. Olaf College in 1973. He was founding pastor of Hope Lutheran of Eau Claire from 19451951, served English Lutheran Church of Bateman in Chippewa Falls from 1945-1951, founding pastor of St. Timothy Lutheran in From the family of St. Paul, Minn. from 19511960, and senior pastor of Denis P. Bayle (aka Haybale) First Lutheran Church in St. Croix Falls, WI Manitowoc from 1960-1969.

We want to thank you for all He was called as assistant to your outpouring of kindness, the bishop of the Northern prayers, love and continual Wisconsin District of the support since the tragic death American Lutheran Church of Denis. We celebrate his life know that he is with his from 1969-1973 in Appleton and Lord and Savior. and was elected to the office Our heartfelt thanks go out of bishop from 1973-1984 in to those who provided meals, Wausau. He was interim cards, memorials, monetary bishop of South-Central gifts, flowers and acts of love Synod of Wisconsin in 1991. seen and unseen. The He had been a board mem- Emergency Services, St. Croix Staff, Valley View ber of Findlandia University Hospital Veterinary Clinic, Edling in Hancock, Mich., Mount Funeral Home, The ARC Senario College in Lady- (Association Retreat Center), smith, and Carthage College The Copy Shop, Customers of Shipping & Handling, Trap in Kenosha.

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Patricia (Pat) L. Peters

Patricia (Pat) L. Peters, 64, formerly of rural Luck, died Sunday, April 17, 2011, after a long battle with cancer.

Pat was born May 22, 1946, to Marie (Fredrick) and Bernard Brau in Ottertail County, Minn. Pat grew up in west central Minnesota and graduated from Paynesville High School in 1964. After graduation, she moved to Barron and went to work for Jerome Foods. Pat married Glenn Peters on Dec. 18, 1965, at the Bone Lake Lutheran Church. Pat was employed by Head Start as a birth-to-3 teacher for 16 years.

After the closing of the Head Start program, Pat then went to work as an activities assistant for the Frederic Nursing and Rehab Facility until 2008.

Pat enjoyed spending time gardening, canning fruits, vegetables and making jams and entering such things at the Polk County Fair. She also enjoyed finding a good deal at a Saturday morning garage sale. Pat loved to find ways to bring joy to others, from cooking goodies to making baby quilts and knitted items or just listening. Pat cherished the time spent with her seven grandchildren and took pride in all their accomplishments.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband of 42 years.

She is survived by her three daughters, Audrey (Steve) Yeager of Barron, Melissa (Troy) Moe of Wilson and Jennifer (Chris) Kohler of Rice Lake; seven grandchildren, Mariah and Kyle Yeager, Katlyn, Alex and Evan Moe, Kaspar and Karma Kohler; brothers, Bill (Claudia) Brau and Maynard (Barb) Brau; sister, Lucy (Elwood) Steele; along with many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at Bone Lake Lutheran Church, Town of Bone Lake, Luck, on Thursday, April 21, with the Rev. Mary Ann Bowman officiating. Music was provided by organist Sue Saarem. Interment immediately followed the service at Bone Lake Cemetery with the following pallbearers assisting, Peter Steele, Mark Steele, Roy Jepsen, Kyle Yeager, Erica Lynch and Natelie Soderberg.

Online condolences may be left at www.rowefh.com.

Refer to this Web site for updated information or call Bruce Rowe at 715-472-2444.

Rowe Funeral Home of Luck has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Jeffery Scott Pomerleau

Jeffery Scott Pomerleau, 35, Osceola, died Saturday, April 16, 2011, as the result of an automobile accident.

Jeff was born Dec. 30, 1975, at St. Croix Regional Medical Center in St. Croix Falls.

Jeff was raised in the Luck area, attending Luck Schools, graduating in 1994. After graduation, Jeff attended Northwestern College in Roseville, Minn., and Century College in Maplewood, Minn. He was employed as a machinist at Bealka Casting Inc. in Osceola.

Jeff had a special place in his heart for children. His niece and nephews meant the world to him, and Jeff meant the world to them. Jeff had a huge smile, a big heart, great sense of humor and loved spending time with family. He enjoyed bow hunting, snowmobiling, fishing and most everything to do with the outdoors. He loved dirt tracking racing and being a vital part of Jason Schill’s and his cousin Brad Peterson’s racing teams.

Jeff was preceded in death by his grandparents, Roy and Elna Pomerleau and Floyd and Helen Peterson.

He is survived by his parents, Steve and Marcia Pomerleau; sister, Kari (Adam) Broten; brother, Allen Pomerleau; nephews, Ben Broten and Owen Broten; niece, Kylie Broten; along with many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church in Milltown, on Friday, April 22. Interment was at the Milltown Cemetery.

Online condolences may be left at www.rowefh.com.

Refer to this Web site for updated information or call Bruce Rowe at 715-472-2444.

Rowe Funeral Home of Luck was entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Paul Arthur Oberg

Paul Arthur Oberg, 90, of Mt. Vernon, Mo., died Wednesday, April 6, 2011, in the Missouri Veterans Home in Mt. Vernon. Paul was born Sept. 23, 1920, in Luck, the son of Frank and Mary (Fagerstrom) Oberg, where he lived until the last few years when he went to Missouri.

When Paul moved to Missouri, his nephew, Marvin Horstman, took care of him.

He was a World War II Army veteran and a farmer.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wives, Della and Edith; sisters, Francis, Mildred, Margaret and Martha.

No services are planned at this time.

Local arrangements are under the direction of FossettMosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon, Mo.

Ellen Elizabeth Charboneau

Ellen Elizabeth Charboneau, 78, died Tuesday, April 19, 2011, at the Knapp Haven Nursing Home in Chetek.

Ellen was born on July 16, 1932, in Indiana the daughter of Charles and Mary Schaffer.

Services for Ellen will be held at a later date.

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

Joseph T. “Moose” “Peppy” Kopinski

Joseph T. Kopinski, 53, St. Paul, Minn., died April 19, 2011.

Joseph Kopinski, aka “Peppy” or “Moose,” was born Aug. 29, 1957.

He spent most of his life in Saint Paul, Minn., and worked for many years as a bus driver for Metro Transit. His favorite activities were snowmobiling and fishing, and his favorite place to fish was White Ash Daryl D. Glover, 43, Shell Lake, died April 18, 2011, in Lake in Wisconsin, at the family his home surrounded by his family. cabin.

Daryl was born Jan. 1, 1968, to He was preceded in death by his parents, Edmund and Layre D. and Naomi (Collins) Glover Joan Kopinski (nee Wondra); and brother Edmund in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

“Mando” Kopinski. He is survived by his sisters, Ann Daryl started school in Cedar LeRette of Hermantown, Minn., and Joan Cosentino of Rapids, Iowa, and after moving, finN. St. Paul, Minn.; children, Julie Rye (Andrew) and Jenished at Siren Schools and graduated nifer Motl (Jason); grandchildren, Kaya, Nathan and from Siren High School. He loved Gabriella; nieces and nephews. sports and participated in basketball, A Catholic Mass will be held April 29, 2011, at St. football, cross country and track.

Michael’s Church, 337 E. Hurley St., W. St. Paul, Minn.

After graduation, he served in the The Cremation Society of Minnesota in Duluth, Minn., National Guard and received trainwas entrusted with arrangements. ing to become a medical assistant. He later attended college at St. Kate’s. He worked for over 20 years in the health-care industry in Minnesota and Wisconsin at various facilities. Daryl loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed snowmobiling.

John V. Glockzin, 82, resident of Frederic, died Tuesday, Daryl was preceded in death by his father, Layre April 19, 2011, at St. Croix Regional Glover; son Joshua Patraw; grandparents; an uncle and Medical Center in St. Croix Falls. an aunt.

John was born Aug. 4, 1928, to Survivors include daughters Laycee Glover, Spooner, Victor and Marg Glockzin in Trade Ashley Glover of Menomonie and Brittany Patraw, Cot- Lake Township, on the north shore tage Grove, Minn.; granddaughter Skyler Patraw, Cottage of Spirit Lake. He attended Frederic Grove, Minn.; mother Naomi Glover, Webster; sisters School, graduating in 1947.

Cheryl (Rob) Wheeler, Webster, Deanna (Mark) Krause, He loved music, which was alWebster, Loreen (Mike) Houdek, Decorah, Iowa, and ways a part of his life. He was in the Ellen (Jeff) Numedahl, Decorah, Iowa; wife and step- high school choir where he could daughters, Tammy Glover and Savannah Soltis and Katie sing three octaves from bass to Soltis, Spooner; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins tenor. He was in the high school band, playing trumpet, clarinet, and numerous friends.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 26, at Trinity French horn and baritone horns. After he retired, he Lutheran Church in Falun with Pastor Carl Heidel offici- learned to play organ for his own enjoyment and was ating. Music was provided by Erin Spohn and Allyson very active in church choirs and singing for friends and at Krause. Interment followed at Lakeview Mudhen Lake community events.

He worked at Stokley’s canning plant three years, Cemetery. Casket bearers were Brad Krause, Keith Oiyott, Al Oustigoff, Scott Jewell, Jeff Alden and Chuck Keith. working his way up to can boss by age 18, supervising Honorary casket bearers were Bryan Krause, Lee Nowad- 15-25 employees. He later worked for Trade Lake Township, Polk County and drove school bus. sky and Charlie DeBlieck.

In 1947, he started working for Les Route at the grocery Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be store in Frederic, where he stayed for nine years.

John served in the Armed Forces during the Korean offered at www.swedberg-taylor.com. conflict, where he worked in the medical battalion, became a cook, and later the mess sergeant for 250 servicemen and women.

He worked for Route’s again after his discharge from the Army, where he met and married Dorothy Gundlach.

Joyce E. Olson, 90, Grantsburg, died April 23, 2011, in They were married in 1957 and shared their lives with Grantsburg.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 27, at their pride and joy, son Steve. They operated Glockzin’s Danbury United Methodist Church, Danbury. Interment Café in Frederic for nine years, being very proud to be the “place to go” after football and basketball games. followed at Danbury Cemetery. Online condolences may In 1963, John began working for Consolidated Lumber, be offered at www.swedberg-taylor.com. A full obituary where he became manager before he retired. After retirewill be published in a later edition. ment, John became a driver for Polk County TransportaThe Sweberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, tion transporting elderly and disabled people in the was entrusted with arrangements. county. He also drove for Meals on Wheels bringing food to shut-ins.

After Dorothy passed away in 2007, John found Mickey, a class friend from 65 years past. They got married Feb. 16, 2008, at Lewis Methodist Church with over Stanley L. Kistler, 80, Siren, died April 23, 2011, at St. 100 friends and relatives attending, without even sendJoseph’s Hospital in Marshfield. ing out invitations. With this marriage, John “acquired” Stanley was born in Syracuse, Ind., to J. Russell and three stepchildren, eight grandchildren and became Mary Kistler on July 17, 1930.

“Grandpa John” to 10 great-grandchildren.

Stanley graduated from Syracuse High School in 1947, John was very community minded, as he served on the after which, he spent four years in the U.S. Navy. He Frederic Village Board, Frederic Housing Board, Maple married Judith Johnson in 1954. To this union two chil- Grove Cemetery Board, church activities and Frederic dren were born, Karen and Karl Kistler. He worked at Volunteer Fire Department for 42 years, proudly serving Liberty Coach in Syracuse. In 1965, the family moved to as fire chief 25 years.

He loved growing flowers (having 150-175 different vaSiren and owned a resort. Later, he did factory work and was a plant manager in Falun. He finished his career at rieties of roses), vegetable gardening, doing yard work, North States in Siren. His first wife, Judith, died in 1989. hunting, fishing and visiting. John was a very active, He married Judy Coen in 1996. Stanley loved fishing, busy and loving person who would do anything for anyone needing help and became a friend to anyone who met hunting and hanging out with friends.

Stanley was preceded in death by wife, Judith; parents; him.

He is survived by his wife, Arlene “Mickey” Lenz; son, and brother, Claude.

He is survived by wife, Judy; daughter, Karen; son, Steven; and daughter, Sharon of St. Cloud, Minn.; brother, Karl; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; Jim (Diane) of Coon Rapids, Minn.; extended family and three stepchildren, Tom Coen, Dan Coen and Becky Doll; many friends.

Funeral services were held at the Lewis Memorial two step-grandchildren; two sisters and two brothers.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 30, at United Methodist Church in Lewis on Friday, April 22, noon, with visitation from 10:30 a.m. to noon, at Swed- with the Rev. Tom Cook officiating. Music was provided berg-Taylor Funeral Home, Siren Chapel. Interment will by pianist Starr Warndahl and soloist Sylvia Schaetzel. follow at Bone Lake Cemetery. Online condolences may Interment immediately followed the service at Maple Grove Cemetery in Frederic with the Frederic Fire Debe offered at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

The Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster was partment leading the procession and full military honors being presented. Pallbearers assisting were William Johnentrusted with arrangements. son IV, Dan Johnson, Emory Giles, Dennis O’Donnell, Randy Soderbeck and Kevin Taylor. Honorary pallbearers were represented by the Frederic Fire Department.

Online condolences may be left at www.rowefh.com.

Please continue to check the Web site for updated information or call Bruce Rowe at 715-327-4475.

Rowe Funeral Home of Frederic was entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Daryl D. Glover

John V. Glockzin

Joyce E. Olson

Stanley L. Kistler

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Sentiments are more valued than gifts on Mother’s Day

Q: My siblings and I want to give our mom a nice Mother’s Day. But we want to do something more creative than just taking her to lunch. Do you have any suggestions?

Jim: I’d take the opportunity to just talk to her. Tell her why you love her and what you appreciate about her. For some reason, that’s hard to do, even with those closest to us. We often take the people we love for granted.

One day, when I was 7, I felt especially lonely. My dad was out of the picture, and my mom was at work. My older siblings were home, but busy with their own activities. So I moped around the house, loudly exclaiming, “Nobody loves me!” Much to my dismay, no one wanted to join in my pity party.

So I packed a sweater and a snack and eventually ended up at the restaurant where Mom was working. I walked up to her and said, “Mom, nobody loves me!”

She was stuck with a customer, so she told me to go sit in her car. I ate my snack in the front seat and fell asleep.

The next thing I knew, Mom was gently tucking me into my bed at home. De-

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spite my whining earlier in the day, I felt very loved, and very safe, in that moment.

I wish I could share this story with Mom today. But she passed away many years ago. There’s nothing wrong with dinner or flowers on Mother’s Day. But if you can recall stories from childhood that convey how much you felt loved by your mom, that will likely be the best gift she could possibly receive. Give it a try!

••• Q: My adolescent daughter frequently hits her siblings. She is the oldest child. I am at a loss as to what the best consequence is for this type of behavior. Where do I begin?

Juli: This is obviously behavior that you don’t want to tolerate in your home.

When an older child hits younger siblings, it’s called bullying and should be treated that way.

Often parents treat all bad behavior

with the same response. They punish their kids identically whether they spill the milk, forget to make their bed or tell a lie. The problem with this approach is that children are not able to distinguish between behaviors that are merely annoying and those that are completely unacceptable.

Hitting her younger siblings should be treated as a very serious violation of family rules. I recommend that you and your spouse sit down with your daughter, state clearly that you will not allow her to hit her younger siblings and spell out the way you expect her to behave as the oldest child. Let her know what consequence she can expect if she does it again.

Make the consequences painful, like, “You will be grounded from everything but school for a week.”

As firm as you should be in setting your expectations and enforcing consequences, also give your daughter the opportunity to share with you why she is hitting her siblings. Younger children can very skillfully needle their older siblings and act like innocent victims in the process. For example, they may be reading her journal or teasing her about her acne. Perhaps you need to respect your daughter’s growing independence by making her room off-limits to siblings, or

indoor plant stand crafted by Wayne Shirley, an afghan made by Mary Schilling, a barbecue-theme gift basket with grilling goods and matching aprons, and a variety of cutting boards, trivets and a Cribbage board, all made by Marvin Sorenson. Raffle tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5, and will be sold at the Spring Fling Sale until 1:59 p.m.

The Spring Fling Sale is the last of three organized events to raise funds for camperships. This year through Bone Lake Lutheran, 42 kids registered for summer camp. In addition to support from Bone Lake’s Women of the ELCA, participating families volunteer at the events and raise money to help offset or com-

pletely cover the cost of camp. Luther Point in Grantsburg offers options for all ages, from a day-at-camp for children entering first grade, to half- and weeklong camps for junior high and senior high students.

Their Web site www.lutherpoint.org, has much more info.

People may also donate items to the sale during the week, just call the Bone Lake Lutheran Church office at 715-472-2535 for more info.

The Bone Lake Foundation is hosting a taco supper on Sunday, May 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. Proceeds from the freewill donation meal will become scholarships for Bone Lake Lutheran members and be awarded

Jim Daly

Juli Slattery

giving her unique privileges that she can earn through responsible behavior.

One final note ... until things settle down, don’t give in to the convenience of letting your adolescent daughter baby-sit her siblings, even for 10 minutes. Free baby-sitting isn’t worth adding fuel to the fire.

••• 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, cohost of Focus on the Family, author of several books, and a wife and mother of three. Submit your questions to: FocusOnTheFamily.com.

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Sale, supper to raise funds for youth camp, scholarships

TOWN OF BONE LAKE - Two separate fundraisers at Bone Lake Lutheran Church this weekend will benefit youth attending summer camp and provide scholarships to high school graduates and college students.

The Spring Fling Sale on Saturday, April 30, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., is a fundraiser to help youth attend Luther Point Bible Camp. In addition to great deals on garage sale items and clothing, there will be crafts, baked goods, a raffle and lunch served. The raffle drawing will be held at 2 p.m. as the sale closes. The prizes include a free week at Luther Point Bible Camp (valued at $365), a full-size quilt made by the Bone Lake Quilters, an oak

to high school seniors and current college students. The foundation was formed in the 1980s and continues to be dedicated to addressing the needs of and benefiting the community on a wide scale. Everyone is welcome to attend the fun, filling feast for friends, family and fellowship to be served by foundation board members and families of scholarship applicants.

Bone Lake Lutheran Church is located at 1101 255th Ave., which is five miles east of Luck on Hwy. 48, then one-half mile south on CTH I. For additional information, please call the church office at 715472-2535 or log on to www.bonelakelutheran.org. - submitted

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by Diane Dryden Special to the Leader WASHBURN COUNTY - Even though the United States government is giving generous tax breaks this year for individuals investing in wind, solar and geothermal for their homes, the majority of the citizenry still can’t afford the costly initial investment.

This is where Sue Menzel of Hayward comes to the rescue.

“You can make your own solar heater out of used aluminum drink cans and scrap lumber. One guy built a 2-1/2-foot by 7-foot vertical box that he placed outside and heated a 20x30 shed to 58 degrees during the coldest days in winter.”

Menzel was at the Happy Tonics Earth Day celebration in Shell Lake demonstrating how the simple project is made, and she emphasized one of the hardest parts of the project is to find someone who still drinks pop, drinks it in abundance that is, because it takes 72 cans to complete the project.

Menzel is an avid “keeper of the green” with a 900square-foot cabin to her credit that had solar panels – and wind-up and solar radios. She made sure she even used real cloth napkins and cleaning rags and then washed everything by hand.

She lives what she preaches and loves to share that knowledge with the LCO Green Team as well as being a partner with Natural Steps and the Fresh Start proHollow out the cans, wash them, caulk them together and stack in any size group before spraying and black placing them in the homemade frame.

Solar comes home

Sue Menzel stands next to a 72-pop-can solar panel. - Photos by Diane Dryden

gram sponsored through the Indianhead Community Action Agency in Spooner.

Even though she’s always been an advocate of living green, she hasn’t had much time to share her knowledge and enthusiasm seeing she was busy teaching emergency medicine for 10 years at WITC. Even though she had a finished product on display at Earth Day Shell Lake, and she had all the components displayed that were used in its creation, like the 50-cent fans she got out of a closeout computer parts bin and small solar panels she found for a song, she also said that the Internet is loaded with pop-can solar heaters and one just needs to log on and choose.

She does want to remind everyone making this project that even though the tops and bottoms are drilled out of each can and they are held together with adhesive caulking and then sprayed with flat black paint, each can still needs to be thoroughly washed.

“You don’t want your finished project smelling like something died inside; remember this is the air that’s

Easter egg hunt

Five year-old Kaylee Preiner kept out the cold caped in her blanket last Saturday morning at the Community Easter Egg Hunt at Memory Lake Park in Grantsburg.

Golden egg and basket prizewinners at the Community Easter Egg Hunt in Grantsburg on April 23 were back (L to R): Trevor Adolphson, Hailea Rombach, Sidney Gronski, andAnna Berger. Front: Logan Beedy, Travis Gaspar and Payton Doornink.

Kelly Gerber, one of the Community Easter Egg Hunt organizers, read the winners of the boys and girls bicycles, Anthony Denn and Noelle Doornink, who later were all too happy to pose with their new bikes (photo at right).

Photos by Priscilla Bauer

Destiny Roatch came ready to find some Easter eggs at the Community Easter Egg Hunt in Grantsburg. Due to the cool temps, the 18-month-old wore winter wear.

Spare parts are welcome in the doit-yourself project, like these computer f a n s bought for practically nothing.

pumped into your living area.”

The project is relatively simple, cans, caulk, paint, hoses, Plexiglas, plywood and studs, but it still needs a few components to actually get the air circulating through the cans and out through the hose in order to be used where needed. These weekend projects are catching on worldwide and, as Menzel says, “If you just change your life one thing at a time, it’s not so overwhelming to be greener. Just think about the difference one individual could make on the Earth and in their

Before the cans are sprayed black, a final piece of wood is mounted at the end to accommodate the long hose as it winds from one row to the next, collecting the heat.

Grantsburg

Community spirit warms cool weather egg hunt

by Priscilla Bauer Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – Holding baskets in mittened hands, and bundled in their winter coats and hats, they came to Memory Lake Park last Saturday, April 23, to hunt for Easter eggs.

Along with their colorful egg-gathering containers, the children and their families brought with them a feeling of community spirit to warm even the coldest spring weather.

The community egg hunt continues to grow in popularity since started several years ago by local businesses, Community Bank, Jensen-Sundquist Insurance, Holiday and Burnett Dairy.

Kelly Gerber, one of the organizers of the event, looked out at that gloomy April 23 morning thinking the cold and damp weather might mean a smaller turnout.

“I even wondered if I should cancel it,” commented Gerber as she prepared to give the kids their instructions before sending them out to find the 2,000 eggs hidden in the park. “But then they started coming.”

And come they did, by the carloads, kids and their families, eager to find eggs and to pose for a photo with the Easter Bunny.

The crowd took the chill off with cups of hot chocolate as they waited to see who were the lucky finders of the special six golden eggs with prizes tucked inside.

Excitement heated up the cool temps as Gerber drew names for a girls and a boys bicycle and giant treatfilled Easter baskets.

With the hope of sunshine peeking through the gray skies, smiles shone on the faces of the children as they took away baskets filled with eggs and the memory of a fun Travis Gaspar was having fun playing peekfamily Easter time out- aboo behind the Easter Bunny at the Grantsburg Community Easter Egg Hunt last ing.

Saturday at Memory Lake Park.

Prom candidates

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Frederic, Webster, Luck, Grantsburg Frederic’s prom royalty is shown front row (L to R): Maria Miller, Brad Knauber, Lauren Domagala, Waylon Buck, April Halverson, Erik Stoner, Leah Engbretson, Bryce Williamson and Kali Otte. The theme for the evening will be A Night Under the Stars. The grand march will be at 7:30 p.m. in the high school performance gym. Coronation will follow the grand march at approximately 8 p.m.

The dance will be held from 8 – 11:30 p.m. – Photo submitted

Shown are the Webster prom court candidates, standing (L to R): Matt Hophan, Joey Erickson, Shauna Rein, Taylor Heinz, Austin Bork and Miranda Burger.

On their backs: Robert Buehler, Josh Baer, Kaitlyn Payson, Sarah Nyberg, Brittany Maxwell and Melissa Gustavson. Webster’s prom will be held at Lakeview Event Center in Siren Saturday, April 30, from 8 p.m. until midnight. – Photo submitted

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Luck’s prom royalty is shown front row (L to R): Senior Queen Karissa Giller and Senior King Roger Steen. Junior court – row 2: Shardae Garcia, Tony Aguado, Morgyn McGinnity and Morgan Pullin. Row 3: Michael Jenssen, Hunter Wilson, Maia Lehmann and Sonja Anton. Back row: J. P. Richey, Michelle Tomlinson, Nick Otlo and Jesse Rennicke. 2010 King Connery Johnson and Queen Morgan Denny will crown the new kings and queens during the grand march, which will be held at 3 p.m., on Saturday, April 30, in the Luck School gymnasium. The theme for the evening is a Midnight Garden and features a gazebo. The music will be provided by a DJ from Pro-Sound and Light Show with dancing from 8 p.m. – midnight. The sixth-annual post-prom party will be a lock-in from midnight until 3:30 a.m. at McKenzie’s Lanes. – Photo submitted

Grantsburg’s prom royalty is shown back row (L to R): Thomas Labatt, Jim Yeon Jeon, Daniel Biorn, Zackery Arnold, Damian Rasmussen and Nolan Hanson. Front row: Amanda Lindus, Rachel Diffee, Hannah Rod, Carly Larson, Nikki Ticknor and Gabrielle Witzany. The grand march will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 30. The dance will be held from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Grantsburg Community Center. Post-prom will be held at the Lodge Center Ice Arena in Siren. – Photo submitted

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The Damsels were played by (L to R) Johannah Erickson, Cassidy Chenal, Jasmine Marcyan and Zenzen LEFT: Taylor played King Arthur and Hope Goebel in the Frederic 4-6 Spring Concert and Musical, Tuesday, April 19. - Special photos Caleb Schott played Merlin in “Joust – A Mighty Medieval Musical,” presented Tuesday, April 19, by the fourth through sixth grades at Frederic Elementary School. The evening also included performances by the fifth- and sixth-grade bands, under the direction of Patti Burns and the sixth-grade bell choir, under the direction of Pat Anderson.

The Jesters were played by (L to R): Jenny Hill, Shelbie Root, Baylee Kelton and Lizzy Schweitzer.

The Medieval Men, Trent Keuchenmeister and Jeret Corty, prepare to joust.

Playing recorders at the Frederic 4-6 Spring Concert/Musical were Ethan Alexander and Justin Patterson.

Easter Egg Hunt

LEFT: Members of the sixth-grade band performing at the concert were (L to R): Jewel Gavin, Kaila Jeske (back), Maddie Ammend, Jori Braden and Cassidy Wood.

RIGHT: Performing on bells were sixth-graders Kyle Olson and Jori Braden. – Photos submitted

The Indian Creek Easter Egg Hunt was a great success this year with over 80 children taking part. The event was made possible by donations from Paul and Michelle Malinovsky, owners of Indian Creek Tavern, along with the American Legion Post 396 and Auxiliary. Children were divided into three different age groups, and a bike was given away for each age group. RIGHT: The winners were Ellie Anderson (0 to 3 age group), Edward Freer (4 to 7) and Derek Rapley (8 to 12). - Photos submitted

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Restorative Justice holds volunteer and service recognition event

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by Nancy Jappe Leader staff writer SIREN - In celebration of its seventh year in existence and the fifth anniversary of its widely used community service program, the board of directors and staff of the Burnett County Restorative Justice Response held a Volunteer and Community Service Recognition Event at the Government Center Thursday, April 21.

The event began with food and beverage followed by a program that included recognition of service for volunteers as well as a long list of community service work sites, those places in the community that utilized community service workers.

Each work site was given a framed certificate of appreciation, listing the hours in which it used community service volunteers.

Tops among the list of work sites were: Interfaith Caregivers, the top youth work site utilizing workers for 10,248 hours since the program began four years ago.

Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity - 4,393 hours. Town of Sand Lake - 1,315 hours.

Town of Meenon - 1,116 hours. village of Webster - 1,004 hours. Burnett County -

Perry Staples now thinks that life in Burnett County is really grand. Before his involvement with the Restorative Justice program, Staples might have had a different reaction to the county. Rather than facing more drivingwhile-intoxicated charges, Staples now can use his time and talents to help other people improve their lives, as he has done.

by Wayne Anderson Special to the Leader TOWN OF TRADE LAKE - It was very dark in North China in 1937. Imperialist Japan had just attacked in full force, trying to seize China’s vast-raw material reserves, food and enormous labor force.

The Japanese were ruthless in this effort and would kill anyone in their way – even missionaries.

“Many refugees came to stay with us, especially women and children,” recalls Knute Hjalmar Ekblad, who was a missionary in China then and later a longtime resident of Trade Lake.

“At night the Japanese soldiers came and tried to molest the girls at the station

Marge McCardle, standing, welcomed those who came to the Restorative Justice Volunteer and Community Service Recognition Event at the Burnett County Government Center Thursday, April 21. Shown with McCardle are (left) Lisa Johnson, RJ director of programming, and program facilitator Marie Andreas.

184 hours.

Panels since the program started. FortyThe Restorative Justice program was two sessions have been held, and 731 peostarted in 2005 by Burnett County Jail Ad- ple have been served. A shoplifting ministrator Captain Terry Nesvold. The program for youth has resulted in 97 perjuvenile justice, probation and drug and cent of those involved not repeating alcohol court components were added in shoplifting after being in the program.

2006, with the approval of then Burnett “We couldn’t operate without support County Judge Mike Gableman. from Restorative Justice,” commented Restorative Justice is a community- Denny Blodgett who, with his wife, Barb, based response to crime in which victims operates Burnett County Interfaith Careof crimes, offenders and the community givers. “We can help anybody do anyall play a part in dealing with crimes that thing. Without Restorative Justice, we have happened. On a totally voluntary would not be able to cut wood (a big servbasis, the victims of a crime can meet with ice being offered). People’s hearts are the criminal offender. Because of the opened when they see what is being process they go through together, the vic- done.” tims become satisfied with the justice sysPerry Staples can’t say enough about tem’s response and are less fearful of the difference being involved with being revictimized. The offenders are Restorative Justice has made in his life. more likely to complete repayment of Staples was dealing with a charge of drivrestitution that is owed to the victims. ing while under the influence when he According to Lisa Johnson, director of was introduced to the community service programming, the community service program. “Life has been really grand in component involves more than 73 work Burnett County,” is his reaction now. sites and has contributed $221,655.70 in “I keep on this side of the badge, look at service to the local community since the others and help them,” he said proudly. program started. Eighteen cases have Zeke Saugestad spoke on behalf of the come before the program’s Victim Impact Siren Lions Club, a group that uses comm-

"An Ordinary Man - A Great God"

Hjalmar Ekblad’s son, Paul Ekblad and Paul's daughter, Joy Ekblad Mielke, show the flashlight that saved Hjalmar’s life in North China. The flashlight is on the cover of the new book. Photo by Wayne Anderson

Missionary Hjalmar Ekblad in North China in local dress.

(mission compound). I had to run them off to protect everyone. One night two Japanese soldiers came over our compound wall. They knew which room the girls were in. I went out to talk to them.

They understood a little Chinese, and I told them they couldn’t do those kinds of things here. One of them lifted his dagger and was going to stab me.”

Then, suddenly approaching in the moonlight, the Japanese soldiers saw Ekblad’s wife coming with a gun and they promptly left to continue robbing, raping

and other evil deeds.

But, “my wife had no gun. She had come out and stood in the doorway with a long flashlight ... the moon reflected off the chrome of that flashlight, and they thought it was a gun. God used an ordinary flashlight to save my life that night.”

This story reflects well the title and heart of the new posthumous book: “An Ordinary Man – A Great God.” Many people in this area well remember Hjalmar Ekblad, who pastored and farmed in Trade Lake for many years. Be-

Denny and Barb Blodgett head the Burnett County Interfaith Caregivers program, which received a Gold Award for using the most Restorative Justice community service workers since the program started. “We couldn’t operate without support from Restorative Justice,” Denny Blodgett said. – Photos by Nancy Jappe munity service workers to help with the Lions big garage sale at Crooked Lake Park every Labor Day weekend. “They help six days in a row with the garage sale,” Saugestad said. “They get a sense of what is going on in the community and what our group does in the community.

We are looking forward to another year.

We can use everybody we can get our hands on.”

One of the newest members in the Siren Lions Club is none other than Perry Staples, the man who started out on the other side of the law before getting involved with Restorative Justice.

The Restorative Justice Board of Directors includes: Judge Ken Kutz and Marge McCardle, co-presidents; Chris Sybers, vice president; Sarah Busch, secretary; and Stan Peer, treasurer; Bill Johnson, Joyce Glover, Kelly Hibbs, Captain Terry Nesvold, Tessa Anderson and Veronica Kinsel. Restorative Justice staff members are Lisa Johnson, director of programming, and Brandy Horstman, director of administration. For further information, contact bcrjr@sirentel.net or call 715-3492117.

fore he died in 1972, he tape-recorded much of his extraordinary life. Now those tapes have been transcribed and edited by his granddaughter Joy Ekblad Mielke, of Milltown, and put into book form.

The book is laid out in chronological order, with Ekblad’s birth in Sweden, his coming to the Lord and his coming to America. Here his heart yearned for missions. And God sent him to China.

He was 28 years old in 1913 when he boarded a ship for Russia. From there he caught the historic last trans-Siberian train to get through (to China) before the Bolshevik revolution. It was a grueling 18day trip on a hard seat.

But the reward of mission work and many who came to know Christ as Savior and the wondrous workings of the Holy Spirit were worth that discomfort and much more, Mielke said of her grandfather.

Missionaries today are so indebted to people like Ekblad who paved the way in China.

“They were the pioneers who opened the way, laying a foundation of the Gospel in the hearts of the Chinese,” e-mailed Tim Bauer in China.

“They had to face deep, deep distrust of foreigners often taking many years to earn some trust. Then, too, life in general was more difficult with greater hazards from travel and diseases. They were true pioneers who sacrificed much, resulting in so much fruit today.”

Readers will enjoy and be inspired throughout the 109-page book of Ekblad’s extraordinary life in God’s service. The book is self-published by AuthorHouse and is available locally for $10.99 by contacting Mielke directly or online at Amazon.com.

For more information call 715-825-4133 or 715-488-2486.

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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 Keith Radiske 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 www.clamfalls-zion-aalcparish.net 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 - 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st, 3rd & 5th 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 a.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

METHODIST

METHODIST

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST

Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Sunday School - 11 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

Pastor Father Daniel Bodin, 651-465-7345 25293 Redwing Ave., Shafer, MN Sunday 9 a.m.

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.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Worship - 9 a.m.; Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Father Michael J. Tupa, 715-866-7321 Cedar & Muskey Ave. - Webster Mass Sun 10 a.m., Wed. 5:30 p.m. (Sept-May), Fri. 9 a.m. (Summer)

DANBURY UNITED METHODIST

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST GRANTSBURG

Pastor Maggie Isaacson, 715-825-3559 3 mi. W. of Milltown on “G” Sunday Worship - 9:15 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN, (LCMS) WEBSTER

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m.

1050 North Keller Ave., Amery 715-268-7717 Father John Drummy, Pastor Sat. Mass 4 p.m., Sun. Mass 8 a.m.

Mass Wed. & Thurs. 9 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

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

Holytrinity@wisconsinumc.org 1606 165th Ave., CTH I, Centuria Pastor Freddie Kirk, 715-485-3363 Pastor Tammy Clausen Sunday Worship - 8:30 a.m.

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

PEACE LUTHERAN - DRESSER (ELCA) 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.

GRACE UNITED - WEBSTER

LAKEVIEW UNITED - HERTEL

ASSEMBLY

Pastor Jack Starr Wor. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - during worship hour

ASSEMBLY

PILGRIM LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (ELCA)

LEWIS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST

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

Tom Cook, Pastor Worship 8:45 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

Pastor Don Wiltshire, 715-640-6400 Centuria - Phone 715-646-2172 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

REDEEMER EV. LUTHERAN

OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST

(Wisconsin Synod) Pastor Gene DeVries 200 N. Adams St., St. Croix Falls Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 8:30 a.m.

McKINLEY UNITED METHODIST Pastor Annie Tricker Sun. Worship 11 a.m.; Sun. School 11 a.m.

Potluck dinner 1st Sunday

CENTURIA ASSEMBLY OF GOD

SIREN ASSEMBLY OF GOD

EVANGELICAL

1614 CTH B, North Luck, Pastor Rob Lubben Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.

Contact Leslie Valentine, 715-646-2390; E-mail: leslie56@centurytel.net

Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship Service - 10 a.m.

Sunday School is at 9 a.m., Nursery available

APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY (EFCA)

SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN

Pastor Arveda “Freddie” Kirk, 715-327-4436 Pastor Tammy Clausen Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

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

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

WOLF CREEK UNITED METHODIST Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship - 8:15 a.m.

COVENANT

COVENANT

CALVARY COVENANT - ALPHA

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 Gary Rokenbrodt - 715-653-2630 5 mi. E. of Frederic on W, 2 mi. south on I; www.clamfalls-zion-aalcparish.net Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st Sunday

Danbury - 7586 St. Rd. 77, 715-866-7321 Pastor - Father Michael J. Tupa Mass - Sat. 4 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m. (Sept.-May).

Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appt.

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.

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.

ZION LUTHERAN - MARKVILLE

SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY

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

231 Bluff Drive, 715-247-2435 Services are Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

CHRISTIAN CENTER

EVANGELICAL

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

HOPE FELLOWSHIP OF SOMERSET

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

523 1st St., Clayton, 715-948-2493 Fr. Christopher Wojcik, Pastor Saturday Vespers - 5 p.m.; Sunday Liturgy - 9:30 a.m.

ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE (AALC)

PRESBYTERIAN

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.

HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP

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

Pastor Dan Slaikeu 4 mi. SE of Grantsburg on Williams Rd. Worship 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

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

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.

ZION LUTHERAN - TRADE LAKE

FULL GOSPEL

TRADE RIVER EVAN. FREE

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.

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

Pastor Tim Faust Worship - 11 a.m.; Sun. School - 10 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st & 3rd Sunday

Dairyland - Rev. Andrea Wittwer 715-244-3649 Sunday School - 10 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

TAYLORS FALLS UNITED METHODIST

SIREN COVENANT

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - ELCA

WOODLAND WESLEYAN

CHRISTIAN ORTHODOX

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN OSCEOLA

Pastors Mike & Linda Rozumalski 1 mi. west of Luck on N, 2478 170th St., Luck Sunday Wor. 10 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 9 a.m.

Fellowship 11 a.m.

WESLEYAN

Tom Cook, Pastor Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship - 10:15 a.m. (Nursery available)

Pastor Scott Sagle, 715-689-2541 Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Worship 10:30 p.m.; Elevator provided, welcome

WEST DENMARK LUTHERAN

WESLEYAN

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

SIREN UNITED METHODIST

Hwy. 70 East, 715-689-2271, Pastor: Carl Heidel Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Communion -Every Sunday

300 Seminole Ave. (CTH M) Mark Kock, Pastor, 715-294-2828 Sunday Worship 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.; Summer, 9 a.m.

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.

WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

ST. CROIX FALLS UNITED METHODIST

TRINITY LUTHERAN - ELCA

CHURCH OF CHRIST - WEBSTER

FULL GOSPEL

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN - LCMC

(Missouri Synod) 140 Madison St. South, St. Croix Falls Pastor Mark K. Schoen Sun. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun.School - 10:30 a.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Pastor Larry Mederich, 715-294-4332 www.occconnect.org Mtg. @ St. Croix Art Barn; Sun. Serv. - 9 a.m.

Nursery and children church

350 Michigan Ave., Centuria Sun. Worship - 10:45 a.m.; Sun. School - 10 a.m.

ST. LUKE UNITED - FREDERIC

Pastor Andy McDaniel, 715-327-8402 Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Wor. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.; www.tradelakebaptistchurch.org

OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH

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. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN (Wis. Synod)

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES

Pastor Father Michael J. Tupa CTHs A & H - 715-866-7321 Crescent Lake Voyager Village area.

Mass Sun. 8 a.m., Thurs. 9:30 a.m.

Reconciliation as per bulletin and by appt.

ST. DOMINIC - FREDERIC & IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - GRANTSBURG CATHOLIC MASS SCHEDULE 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.

BAPTIST

BAPTIST

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST - BALSAM LK. 715-857-5411 Worship Service - 9 a.m.; Sunday School-10:15 a.m.

EUREKA BAPTIST 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; E-mail: churchoffice@fbcamery.org Pastor Charlie Butt, Lead Pastor; Nick Buda, Assoc. Pastor of Family Ministries Sunday Service: 9 a.m.; All ages Sunday School 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Nursery available

FIRST BAPTIST - FALUN Pastor Kevin Miller Associate Pastor Steve Ward Sunday School - (all ages) - 9:30 a.m.

Church Serv. - 10:45 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - MILLTOWN Pastor Marlon Mielke, 715-825-3186 Sunday Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., 7 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - TAYLORS FALLS, MN 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.

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”

ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN

HOLY CROSS ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church, 28005 Old Towne Rd., Chisago Lakes, MN hcomm.org Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

NAZARENE

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 Tony Minell 715-417-1982 Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

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

RIVER VALLEY CHRISTIAN

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.

1289 160th St. (Hwy. 65), St. Croix Falls, 715-483-5378 Senior Pastors Paul and Sonja Hanson Sunday Adult Bible Class 9 a.m.

(No child care available) Worship and Children’s Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

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.

“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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PAGE 54 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NORTHERN CURRENTS, SECTION B - APRIL 27, 2011

PLEASE NOTE...IMPORTANT NOTICE YOU WILL LOSE TITLE TO YOUR PROPERTY IF THESE TAXES ARE NOT PAID ON OR BEFORE JUNE 13, 2011 TAKE NOTICE that all persons having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon the real property described in the list of tax liens, No. 2011-1 on file in the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court of Polk County, dated April 6, 2011, and herein set forth, are hereby notified that the filing of such list of tax liens in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Polk County constitutes the commencement by said Polk County of a special proceedings in the Circuit Court for Polk County to foreclose the tax liens therein described by foreclosure proceeding In Rem and that a notice of the pendency of such proceeding against each piece or parcel of land therein described was filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court on April 6, 2011.

Such proceeding is brought against the real property herein described only and is to foreclose the tax liens described in such list. No personal judgment will be entered herein for such taxes, assessments or other legal charges or any part thereof.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon the real property described in said list of tax liens are hereby notified that a certified copy of such list of tax

liens has been posted in the Office of the County Treasurer of Polk County and will remain posted for public inspection up to and including June 13, 2011, which date is hereby fixed as the last day of redemption.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon any such parcel may, on or before said June 13, 2011, redeem such delinquent tax liens by paying to the County Treasurer of Polk County, the amount of all such unpaid tax liens and in addition thereto, all interest and penalties which have accrued on said unpaid tax liens, computed to and including the date of redemption, plus the reasonable costs that the County incurred to initiate the proceedings plus the person’s share of the reasonable costs of publication under sub. (6).

POLK COUNTY

By Amanda Nissen Polk County Treasurer

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens under Section 75.521 Wis. Statutes by Polk County: 2011-1 PETITION FOR JUDGMENT VESTING TITLE TO POLK COUNTY Now comes the County of Polk, by Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk, and alleges and states as follows: 1. The Polk County Treasurer, Amanda Nissen, has prepared a List of Tax Liens of Polk County being foreclosed by proceeding In Rem, a verified copy of which is attached and incorporated herein by reference.

2. The foreclosure of the tax liens through In Rem proceedings is governed by Section 75.521 Wisconsin Statutes and the requirements therein have been fulfilled.

3. The time periods after the date of the tax certificates, as stated, is set forth in Section 75.521 (3) Stat., have lapsed for the properties included and described in said list.

4. Notice of this proceeding shall be given to all parties specified in Section 75.521 (3) c Stat. by the County Treasurer sending a copy of this petition, and a copy of the List of Tax Liens of Polk County by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.

WHEREFORE, the Petitioner requests that the court grant judgment in favor of Polk County vesting title to the parcels of land described in the attached “List of Tax Liens” in Polk County, thereby, barring any and all claims whatsoever of the former owners or any persons claiming through and under the former owners since the date of filing the list of tax liens in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court.

Dated this 6th day of April, 2011.

Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk Polk County Government Center 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 110, Balsam Lake, WI 54810

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens under Section 75.521 Wis. Statutes by Polk County; list of Tax Liens for 2011-1 AFFIDAVIT I, Amanda Nissen, being first duly sworn under oath, depose and state as follows: 1. I am the Treasurer for the County of Polk.

2. I prepared the attached List of Tax Liens of Polk County which are being foreclosed by proceeding In Rem 2011-1 in the Circuit Court of Polk County.

3. I verify that the information contained in the listed tax liens is true and correct and that said information is based upon the files and records contained in the Polk County Treasurer’s Office.

Amanda Nissen Polk County Treasurer 715-485-9255 Subscribed and sworn to before me this 6th day of April, 2011.

Carole T. Wondra Notary Public, Polk County, Wis.

LIST OF TAX LIENS OF POLK COUNTY BEING FORECLOSED BY PROCEEDING IN REM 2011-1 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS UNDER SECTION 75.521 WISCONSIN STATUTES BY POLK COUNTY, LIST OF TAX LIENS FOR YEARS INDICATED. NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT.#

INT. RATE

001 Town of Alden 002-01106-0200 Sec 9 T32 R18 Lot 2 CSM 5273

Owner: Robert J. Kehl Lien/Judgment Holders: Polk County Land Surveying Co. Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue Dept. of Treasury/ Internal Revenue Service

2007 SC 2007

745.74 165.00

78

12% Annually

002 Town of Alden 002-01106-0600 Sec 9 T32 R18 Lot 6 CSM 5272

Owner: Robert J. Kehl Lien/Judgment Holders: Polk County Land Surveying Co. Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue Dept. of Treasury/ Internal Revenue Service

2007 SC 2007

969.46 165.00

81

12% Annually

003 Town of Alden 002-01329-0000 Sec 14 T32 R18 Pt SE SE

Owner: Dale K. Goulett Mortgage Holder: Cherokee State Bank

2007 SC 2007

004 Town of Alden 002-01333-0000 Sec 15 T32 R18 Pt NE NE

Owner: Kenneth R. Carlson 2007 Mortgage Holders: SC 2007 Centennial Mortgage & Funding Inc. Central Bank

79.44 165.00

005 Town of Alden 002-01731-0000 Sec 27 T32 R18 Pt SW SW

Owner: Mitchell R. Erickson Land Contract Holders: Donald H. & Harriet Schroepfer Rural American Bank Luck Lien/Judgment Holders: WI Dept. of Rev.

2007 SC 2007

787.23 165.00

006 Town of Alden 002-01805-0000 Sec 34 T32 R18 Lot 8 CSM 2342

Owners: Dale E. & Pamela J. Prax Lien/Judgment Holder: WI Dept. of Revenue

2007 SC 2007

76.55 165.00

118

007 Town of Alden Owner: Glen Johnson 002-02111-0000 Construction Inc. Sec 23 T32 R18 Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank Lot 1 CSM 106 being pt Lot 8 Warren Park

2007 SC 2007

1,789.77 165.00

127

008 Town of Alden 002-02266-1200 Sec 28 T32 R17 Lot 12 Plat of Canterbury Hills

Owner: Biermann Homes Inc. Mortgage Holder: Bridgewater Bank

2007 SC 2007

009 Town of Alden 002-02266-1400 Sec 28 T32 R17 Lot 14 Plat of Canterbury Hills

Owner: Biermann Homes Inc. Mortgage Holder: Bridgewater Bank

2007 SC 2007

3,147.02 165.00

640.89 165.00

726.34 165.00

89

90

115

134

135

NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT.#

INT. RATE

010 Town of Alden 002-02266-1500 Sec 28 T32 R17 Lot 15 Plat of Canterbury Hills

Owner: Biermann Homes Inc. Mortgage Holder: Bridgewater Bank

2007 SC 2007

726.34 165.00

136

12% Annually

011 Town of Apple River 004-00024-0100 Sec 1 T34 R16 Lot 1 CSM 4169

Owner: Troy J. Hanson Mortgage Holder: S & C Bank Lien/Judgment Holder: WESTconsin Credit Union

2007 SC 2007

795.24 165.00

162

12% Annually

Owners: James M. Jr. & Lori A. Duncan LE James M. & JoAnn Duncan Mortgage Holder: S & C Bank

2007 SC 2007

431.28 165.00

164

12% Annually

12% Annually

012 Town of Apple River 004-00056-0000 Sec 2 T34 R16 Pt SW SW

Owners: James M. Jr. & Lori A. Duncan LE James M. & JoAnn D. Duncan Mortgage Holder: S & C Bank

2007 SC 2007

1,718.40 165.00

165

12% Annually

12% Annually

013 Town of Apple River 004-00057-0000 Sec 2 T34 R16 NE SW SW 014 Town of Apple River 004-00398-0000 Sec 12 T34 R16 Pt SE NE & NE SE AKA Parcel 1 per PD-820

Owner: Laurie Sabata Mortgage Holders: Polk County Bremer Bank NA

2007 SC 2007

1,400.31 165.00

184

12% Annually

015 Town of Apple River 004-00694-0100 Sec 25 T34 R16 Lot 1 CSM 2106

Owner: Erenia C. Benitez Mortgage Holder: Earl Goodwin

2007 SC 2007

1,625.46 165.00

212

12% Annually

016 Town of Apple River 004-00804-0000 Sec 29 T34 R16 Gov Lot 3

Owner: Susan J. Peterson 2007 Lien/Judgment Holders: SC 2007 State of WI Dept. of Health Services Hill Top Excavating Cottonwood Financial Wisconsin

624.12 165.00

234

12% Annually

017 Town of Apple River 004-00808-000 Sec 29 T34 R16 Pt SE SW

Owner: Susan J. Peterson 2007 Lien/Judgment Holders: SC 2007 State of WI Dept. of Health Services Hill Top Excavating Cottonwood Financial Wisconsin

341.69 165.00

238

12% Annually

018 Town of Apple River 004-00807-0200 Sec 29 T34 R16 Lot 2 CSM 1772

Owners: Wayne T. & Louise M. Giampaolo Mortgage Holders: U.S. Bank NA RBMG Inc. M & I Bank FSB

96.45 165.00

237

12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually

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Super Bowl autographed Packer football part of silent auction for ACS

LUCK - A sought-after autographed Super Bowl football is now on display at Frandsen Bank & Trust, Luck, for bids until May 6 - and then at Luck High School May 7, prior to the 9:15 a.m. start of the Luck Area American Cancer Society Walk/Run. The event will be led by Debbie Wickstrom, this year’s honorary chairperson.

All proceeds go to ACS.

Preregistration of $5 should be sent to Jaime Anderson, 505 First St. South, Luck, WI 54853 before May 2. Registration forms are available at Frandsen Bank & Trust and Wayne’s Foods Plus. Registration is $10 the day of the event and can be done at the high school.

Tribute flags, in honor of or in memory of those who have battled cancer, can be purchased for a minimum $10 donation

from Marcia Anderson, 1512 Lake Ave., Luck, WI 54853.

Cancer survivors are asked to stop at the survivor’s table to be specially recognized. Registration and team pictures are from 8 to 9 a.m. All teams should arrive early to allow time for these pictures. Refreshments will be provided before and after the walk/run. T-shirts are given to each participant that raises $60 or more.

Prizes will be given for the top fundraisers.

This year’s corporate sponsors are Amery Regional Medical Center, St. Croix Valley Hardwoods Inc., Luck Country Inn, Frandsen Bank & Trust and Wayne’s Foods Plus. - submitted

Find us online @ www.the-leader.net

LIST OF TAX LIENS OF POLK COUNTY BEING FORECLOSED BY PROCEEDING IN REM 2011-1 (cont’d.)

NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT.#

INT. RATE

NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT.#

INT. RATE

019 Town of Apple River 004-00822-0000 Sec 30 T34 R16 Pt Gov Lot 3

Owners: Charles L. & Janet R. Cran 2007 Mortgage Holder: Bremer Bank NA SC 2007

39.51 165.00

245

12% Annually

032 Town of Beaver 008-00707-0000 Sec 26 T34 R15 Pt SE SE

Owner: Zachary Russell Mortgage Holder: EquiFirst Corporation

2007 SC 2007

362.10 165.00

477

12% Annually

020 Town of Apple River 004-00899-0040 Sec 33 T34 R16 Pt Lot 4 CSM 1740

Owner: Joshua Beauvais

2007 SC 2007

288.36 165.00

254

12% Annually

033 Town of Beaver 008-00885-0001 Sec 34 T34 R15 Lot 1 CSM 1565

2007 SC 2007

259.93 165.00

488

12% Annually

021 Town of Apple River 004-01000-0000 Sec 6 T34 R16 Unit 7 East Balsam Resort Condo

Owner: Mark G. Mann Mortgage Holder: Associated Bank NA

2007 SC 2007

690.37 165.00

262

12% Annually

Owners: Gene R. & Dawn L. Kittelson Mortgage Holder: WESTconsin Credit Union Lien/Judgment Holders: Cumberland Memorial Hospital Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue Diagnostic Radiology Associates

034 Town of Beaver 008-01021-0000 Sec 14 T34 R15 Lot 8 Morning Side Park

Owners: Joan M. Rourke; Kristin M. Rourke; Christopher J. Werle William C. Brakeman Mortgage Holder: Bell America Mortgage LLC

2007 SC 2007

11.65 165.00

493

12% Annually

035 Town of Beaver 008-01022-0000 Sec 14 T34 R15 Lot 9 Morning Side Park

Owners: Joan M. Rourke; Kristin M. Rourke; Christopher J. Werle William C. Brakeman Mortgage Holder: Bell America Mortgage LLC

2007 SC 2007

50.81 165.00

494

12% Annually

Owners: Joan M. Rourke; Kristin M. Rourke; Christopher J. Werle William C. Brakeman Mortgage Holder: Bell America Mortgage LLC

2007 SC 2007

23.39 165.00

495

12% Annually

12% Annually

036 Town of Beaver 008-01023-0000 Sec 14 T34 R15 Lot 10 Morning Side Park

Owners: Charles E. & 2007 Wanda Stuntz SC 2007 Mortgage Holder: Bremer Bank NA Lien/Judgment Holders: Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue Amery Regional Medical Center Cemstone Products Co.

420.69 165.00

505

12% Annually

12% Annually

037 Town of Black Brook 010-00185-0000 Sec 8 T32 R16 Pt NE NE

038 Town of Black Brook 010-00188-0000 Sec 8 T32 R16 Pt NE NE

Owners: Charles E. & 2007 Wanda Stuntz SC 2007 Mortgage Holder: Bremer Bank NA Lien/Judgment Holders: Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue Amery Regional Medical Center Cemstone Products Co.

3,637.78 165.00

506

12% Annually

039 Town of Black Brook 010-00194-0000 Sec 8 T32 R16 Pt SE NE

Owners: Charles E. & Wanda Stuntz Lien/Judgment Holders: Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue Amery Regional Medical Center

2007 SC 2007

231.91 165.00

507

12% Annually

040 Town of Black Brook 010-00459-0000 Sec 18 T32 R16 Pt NE NE

Owner: Robert L. Moore

2007 SC 2007

77.30 165.00

521

12% Annually

041 Town of Black Brook 010-00464-0000 Sec 18 T32 R16 Pt SE NE

Owner: Robert L. Moore

2007 SC 2007

165.01 165.00

522

12% Annually

042 Town of Black Brook 010-00606-0000 Sec 24 T32 R16 PT SE NE

Owners: Carol J. & Catherine Donovan Lien/Judgment Holders: CACH Jeff J. Bohn RMB Funding Polk County (Sheriff) Polk County (Zoning)

2007 SC 2007

1,825.18 165.00

527

12% Annually

022 Town of Apple River Owner: Diane R. Connors 004-01043-0000 Sec 2 T34 R16 Lot 6 Plat of Cherrywood

2007 SC 2007

361.59 165.00

264

12% Annually

023 Town of Apple River Owners: Vernon J. & 004-01189-0000 Lucille M. Kelly Sec 36 T34 R16 Pt Lot 7 & 12 Assessor’s Plat (Range)

2007 SC 2007

1,765.70 165.00

274

12% Annually

024 Town of Balsam Lake 006-00488-0100 Sec 17 T34 R17 Lot 1 CSM 4779

Owner: Jenice D. McKenzie Mortgage Holder: Sterling Trust Company FBO Richard A. Strohbusch

2007 SC 2007

1,156.10 165.00

318

12% Annually

025 Town of Balsam Lake 006-00734-0000 Sec 26 T34 R17 Lot 1 CSM 606

Owner: Randy White Lien/Judgment Holders: Amery Regional Medical Center Joe’s Heating & Air Conditioning Milwaukee Child Support Agency

2007

417.92

339

026 Town of Balsam Lake 006-01005-0000 Sec 33 T34 R17 Lot 13 CSM 593

Owner: Scott R. Wallis Mortgage Holder: Countrywide Home Loans Inc. Lien/Judgment Holder: Rock County Child Support Agency

2007 SC 2007

Owner: Steven A. Swager Mortgage Holders: Schanon Mortgage Inc. Bremer Bank NA Lien/Judgment Holders: WESTconsin Credit Union Mark Robert Young

2007 SC 2007

Owners: Jeffrey D. Hulett; Carolyn A. Michels; Michael G. Tibbetts Mortgage Holders: J.P. Morgan Chase Bank NA Security State Bank of Marine

2007 SC 2007

029 Town of Beaver 008-00274-0000 Sec 12 T34 R15 Pt Gov Lot 3

Owners: Timothy A. & Sharon K. Wold Mortgage Holder: The Bank of New York Mellon Lien/Judgment Holder: Dept. of Treasury-Internal Revenue Service

2007 SC 2007

030 Town of Beaver 008-00613-0400 Sec 23 T34 R15 Lot 4 CSM 4123

Owner: Ernesto Benitez Mortgage Holders: Schanon Mortgage Bremer Bank NA

2007 SC 2007

3,550.49 165.00

438

12% Annually

031 Town of Beaver 008-00617-1000 Sec 23 T34 R15 Lot 10 CSM 3561

Owners: Rene Benitez & Carlos Benitez Mortgage Holders: Schanon Mortgage Inc. Bremer Bank NA Lien/Judgment Holders: Midland Funding LLC Nu Island Partners LLC

2007 SC 2007

243.24 165.00

440

12% Annually

027 Town of Balsam Lake 006-01078-0000 Sec 35 T34 R17 Pt SW SE

028 Town of Balsam Lake 006-01079-0001 Sec 35 T34 R17 Outlot 1 CSM 4438

105.45 165.00

845.07 165.00

133.09 165.00

182.83 165.00

366

383

384

420

12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually

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PLEASE NOTE...IMPORTANT NOTICE YOU WILL LOSE TITLE TO YOUR PROPERTY IF THESE TAXES ARE NOT PAID ON OR BEFORE JUNE 13, 2011 TAKE NOTICE that all persons having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon the real property described in the list of tax liens, No. 2011-2 on file in the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court of Polk County, dated April 6, 2011, and herein set forth, are hereby notified that the filing of such list of tax liens in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Polk County constitutes the commencement by said Polk County of a special proceedings in the Circuit Court for Polk County to foreclose the tax liens therein described by foreclosure proceeding In Rem and that a notice of the pendency of such proceeding against each piece or parcel of land therein described was filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court on April 6, 2011.

Such proceeding is brought against the real property herein described only and is to foreclose the tax liens described in such list. No personal judgment will be entered herein for such taxes, assessments or other legal charges or any part thereof.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon the real property described in said list of tax liens are hereby notified that a certified copy of such list of tax

liens has been posted in the Office of the County Treasurer of Polk County and will remain posted for public inspection up to and including June 13, 2011, which date is hereby fixed as the last day of redemption.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon any such parcel may, on or before said June 13, 2011, redeem such delinquent tax liens by paying to the County Treasurer of Polk County, the amount of all such unpaid tax liens and in addition thereto, all interest and penalties which have accrued on said unpaid tax liens, computed to and including the date of redemption, plus the reasonable costs that the County incurred to initiate the proceedings plus the person’s share of the reasonable costs of publication under sub. (6).

POLK COUNTY

By Amanda Nissen Polk County Treasurer

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens under Section 75.521 Wis. Statutes by Polk County: 2011-2 PETITION FOR JUDGMENT VESTING TITLE TO POLK COUNTY Now comes the County of Polk, by Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk, and alleges and states as follows: 1. The Polk County Treasurer, Amanda Nissen, has prepared a List of Tax Liens of Polk County being foreclosed by proceeding In Rem, a verified copy of which is attached and incorporated herein by reference.

2. The foreclosure of the tax liens through In Rem proceedings is governed by Section 75.521 Wisconsin Statutes and the requirements therein have been fulfilled.

3. The time periods after the date of the tax certificates, as stated, is set forth in Section 75.521 (3) Stat., have lapsed for the properties included and described in said list.

4. Notice of this proceeding shall be given to all parties specified in Section 75.521 (3) c Stat. by the County Treasurer sending a copy of this petition, and a copy of the List of Tax Liens of Polk County by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.

WHEREFORE, the Petitioner requests that the court grant judgment in favor of Polk County vesting title to the parcels of land described in the attached “List of Tax Liens” in Polk County, thereby, barring any and all claims whatsoever of the former owners or any persons claiming through and under the former owners since the date of filing the list of tax liens in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court.

Dated this 6th day of April, 2011.

Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk Polk County Government Center 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 110, Balsam Lake, WI 54810

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens under Section 75.521 Wis. Statutes by Polk County; list of Tax Liens for 2011-2 AFFIDAVIT I, Amanda Nissen, being first duly sworn under oath, depose and state as follows: 1. I am the Treasurer for the County of Polk.

2. I prepared the attached List of Tax Liens of Polk County which are being foreclosed by proceeding In Rem 2011-2 in the Circuit Court of Polk County.

3. I verify that the information contained in the listed tax liens is true and correct and that said information is based upon the files and records contained in the Polk County Treasurer’s Office.

Amanda Nissen Polk County Treasurer 715-485-9255 Subscribed and sworn to before me this 6th day of April, 2011.

Carole T. Wondra Notary Public, Polk County, Wis.

LIST OF TAX LIENS OF POLK COUNTY BEING FORECLOSED BY PROCEEDING IN REM 2011-2 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS UNDER SECTION 75.521 WISCONSIN STATUTES BY POLK COUNTY, LIST OF TAX LIENS FOR YEARS INDICATED. NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

001 Town of Bone Lake 012-00253-0000 Sec 13 T36 R16 Pt SW SW

Owners: Dustin L. & Audry J. Donald Mortgage Holder: Rural American Bank Luck

2007 SC 2007

1,198.71 165.00

567 12% Annually

002 Town of Bone Lake 012-00729-0000 Sec 29 T36 R16 Lot 1 CSM 4278

Owner: Danny E. Hoffman Lien/Judgment Holder: Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue

2007 SC 2007

2,209.36 165.00

593 12% Annually

003 Town of Clam Falls 014-00199-0200 Sec 8 T37 R16 Lot 2 CSM 4174

Owner: David D. Graf Mortgage Holder: U.S. Bank NA Lien/Judgment Holders: Progrowth Bank Bankfirst Violet C. Nahkala

2007 SC 2007

1,238.24 165.00

630 12% Annually

004 Town of Clam Falls 014-00202-0100 Sec 8 T37 R16 Pt NW SE

Owner: David D. Graf Mortgage Holders: Kenneth Nahkala & Violet C. Nahkala U.S. Bank NA Lien/Judgment Holders: Progrowth Bank Bankfirst Violet C. Nahkala

2007 SC 2007

005 Town of Clam Falls 014-00370-2000 Sec 17 T37 R16 Lot 2 CSM 4648 & Interest In common area

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT.#

2,365.51 165.00

INT. RATE

NO. DESCRIPTION

10,200.79 165.00

006 Town of Clam Falls 014-00561-0000 Sec 27 T37 R16 Lot 1 V4 CSM pg 30

Owners: Mark P. & 2007 Margaret F. Jordan SC 2007 Lien/Judgment Holder: Milwaukee Child Support Agency

1,724.16 165.00

686 12% Annually

007 Town of Clam Falls 014-00589-0100 Sec 28 T37 R16 Lot 1 CSM 2241

Owners: Robert & Irene King 2007 Lien/Judgment Holders: SC 2007 Discover Bank Fond du Lac, Milwaukee, Winnebago & Rock Child Support Agencies Mineral Claim: State of WI Board of Commissioners of Public Lands

341.91 165.00

688 12% Annually

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT.#

INT. RATE

008 Town of Clam Falls 014-00612-0000 Sec 29 T37 R16 Pt NE SE

Owners: Robert Dale King, 2007 Christopher King Jr., Shawn P. SC 2007 King, Jason King & Pamela King Lien/Judgment Holders: Milwaukee, La Crosse, Manitowoc, Langlade, Winnebago, Douglas, Brown, Outagamie, Portgage & Waupaca Child Support Agencies Arrow Financial Services Mineral Claim: State of WI Board of Commissioners of Public Lands

1,490.84 165.00

689 12% Annually

009 Town of Clam Falls 014-00614-0000 Sec 29 T37 R16 NE SE

Owners: Robert Dale King, 2007 Christopher King Jr., Shawn P. SC 2007 King, Jason King & Pamela A. King Lien/Judgment Holders: Milwaukee, La Crosse, Manitowoc, Langlade, Winnebago, Douglas, Brown, Outagamie, Portgage & Waupaca Child Support Agencies Arrow Financial Services Mineral Claim: State of WI Board of Commissioners of Public Lands

13.12 165.00

690 12% Annually

010 Town of Clam Falls 014-00615-0000 Sec 29 T37 R16 NW SE

Owners: Robert Dale King, 2007 Christopher King Jr., Shawn P. SC 2007 King, Jason King & Pamela A. King Lien/Judgment Holders: Milwaukee, La Crosse, Manitowoc, Langlade, Winnebago, Douglas, Brown, Outagamie, Portgage & Waupaca Child Support Agencies Arrow Financial Services Mineral Claim: State of WI Board of Commissioners of Public Lands

1,422.08 165.00

691 12% Annually

011 Town of Clam Falls 014-00616-0000 Sec 29 T37 R16 SW SE

Owners: Robert Dale King, 2007 Christopher King Jr., Shawn P. SC 2007 King, Jason King & Pamela A. King Lien/Judgment Holders: Milwaukee, La Crosse, Manitowoc, Langlade, Winnebago, Douglas, Brown, Outagamie, Portgage & Waupaca Child Support Agencies Arrow Financial Services Mineral Claim: State of WI Board of Commissioners of Public Land

1,335.36 165.00

692 12% Annually

631 12% Annually

Owner: Seven Pines LLC 2007 Land Contract Holder: SC 2007 Leland Gohlike Mortgage Holder: Glenn R. Mortenson Lien/Judgment Holders: Wisconsin Dept. of Workforce Dev. Lakes Gas Company Ryan Benson Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue Department of Treasury-Internal Revenue Service

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

669 12% Annually

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LIST OF TAX LIENS OF POLK COUNTY BEING FORECLOSED BY PROCEEDING IN REM 2011-2 (cont’d.)

NO. DESCRIPTION 012 Town of Clam Falls 014-00617-0000 Sec 29 T37 R16 Pt SE SE

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT.#

INT. RATE

693 12% Annually

NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

029 Town of Eureka 020-01059-0000 Sec 10 T35 R19 Pt SE SE

Owners: Tom & Lori M. Curtis 2007 Lien/Judgment Holders: SC 2007 Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue Dept. of Treasury-Internal Rev. Service

264.45 165.00

896 12% Annually

030 Town of Eureka 020-01274-0000 Sec 25 T35 R19 Pt SW NW

Owner: Charles Edward Mevissen 2007 Lien/Judgment Holder: SC 2007 Webster Concrete

8.58 165.00

909 12% Annually

031 Town of Farmington 022-00671-1000 Sec 28 T32 R19 Pt SW SE

Owner: Walker Properties of 2007 Woodbury IV LLC SC 2007 Mortgage Holder: Profinium Financial Lien/Judgment Holder: Milwaukee Child Support Agency

189.10 165.00

962 12% Annually

032 Town of Farmington 022-01209-0100 Sec 28 T32 R19 Lot 1 Plat of Arbor View

Owner: Walker Properties of 2007 Woodbury IV LLC SC 2007 Mortgage Holder: Profinium Financial Milwaukee Child Support Agency

486.95 165.00

992 12% Annually

Owner: Walker Properties of 2007 Woodbury IV LLC SC 2007 Mortgage Holder: Profinium Financial Lien/Judgment Holder: Milwaukee Child Support Agency

486.95 165.00

993 12% Annually

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT.#

INT. RATE

Owners: Robert Dale King, 2007 Christopher King Jr., Shawn P. SC 2007 King, Jason King & Pamela A. King Lien/Judgment Holders: Milwaukee, La Crosse, Manitowoc, Langlade, Winnebago, Douglas, Brown, Outagamie, Portgage & Waupaca Child Support Agencies Arrow Financial Services Mineral Claim: State of WI Board of Commissioners of Public Land

1,133.51 165.00

013 Town of Clayton 016-00316-0000 Sec 14 T33 R15 Pt NW SE

Owners: Dean V. & 2007 Sherri J. Munkelwitz SC 2007 Mortgage Holder: Bremer Bank NA

3,468.95 165.00

735 12% Annually

014 Town of Clayton 016-00339-0000 Sec 15 T33 R15 Pt NE SE

Owner: Bertha A. Anderson

2007 SC 2007

252.24 165.00

737 12% Annually

015 Town of Clayton 016-00567-0000 Sec 23 T33 R15 Pt SE NW

Owners: Geoffrey S. & Nancy K. Timm Mortgage Holder: Bank Mutual

2007 SC 2007

1,587.79 165.00

749 12% Annually

016 Town of Clayton 016-00762-0100 Sec 31 T33 R15 Lot 1 CSM 4380

Owners: Arthur W. Renander 2007 Zara Renander, Sonja V. Renander SC 2007 Mortgage Holders: Schanon Mortgage Inc. Michael D. & Cynthia A. Jensen Gwin Family Trust

345.77 165.00

756 12% Annually

033 Town of Farmington 022-01209-0200 Sec 28 T32 R19 Lot 2 Plat of Arbor View

994 12% Annually

Owners: Arthur W. Renander 2007 Zara Renander, Sonja V. Renander SC 2007 Mortgage Holders: Schanon Mortgage Inc. Michael D. & Cynthia A. Jensen Gwin Family Trust

339.74 165.00

757 12% Annually

Owner: Walker Properties of 2007 Woodbury IV LLC SC 2007 Mortgage Holder: Profinium Financial Lien/Judgment Holder: Milwaukee Child Support Agency

502.70 165.00

017 Town of Clayton 016-00762-0200 Sec 31 T33 R15 Lot 2 CSM 4380

034 Town of Farmington 022-01209-0300 Sec 28 T32 R19 Lot 3 Plat of Arbor View

995 12% Annually

Owners: Arthur W. Renander 2007 Zara Renander, Sonja V. Renander SC 2007 Mortgage Holders: Schanon Mortgage Inc. Michael D. & Cynthia A. Jensen Gwin Family Trust

462.36 165.00

758 12% Annually

Owner: Walker Properties of 2007 Woodbury IV LLC SC 2007 Mortgage Holder: Profinium Financial Lien/Judgment Holder: Milwaukee Child Support Agency

491.67 165.00

018 Town of Clayton 016-00762-0300 Sec 31 T33 R15 Lot 3 CSM 4380

035 Town of Farmington 022-01209-0400 Sec 28 T32 R19 Lot 4 Plat of Arbor View

996 12% Annually

Owner: Jeff C. Brandt 2007 Mortgage Holder: SC 2007 Green Tree Finan. Servicing Corp.

Lien/Judgment Holders: Household Auto Finance Amery Regional Medical Center Capital One Bank USA

1,597.02 165.00

772 12% Annually

Owner: Walker Properties of 2007 Woodbury IV LLC SC 2007 Mortgage Holder: Profinium Financial Lien/Judgment Holder: Milwaukee Child Support Agency

532.65 165.00

019 Town of Clear Lake 018-00116-0600 Sec 6 T32 R15 Lot 6 CSM 2709

036 Town of Farmington 022-01209-0500 Sec 28 T32 R19 Lot 5 Plat of Arbor View 037 Town of Farmington 022-00977-1900 Sec 29 T32 R18 Lot 19 CSM 3762

2007 SC 2007

806.85 165.00

978 12% Annually

020 Town of Clear Lake 018-00523-0000 Sec 26 T32 R15 NW SE

Owners: John R. & Susan M. White 2007 Lien/Judgment Holder: SC 2007 Milwaukee Child Support Agency

1,095.10 165.00

Owner: Larry J. Kolve Lien/Judgment Holders: David Cook Croix Management Company Mark Lange St. Croix Falls Family Housing Unifund Coorporation Owner: Troy D. Gillenwater

2007 SC 2007

581.89 165.00

979 12% Annually

021 Town of Clear Lake 018-00524-0000 Sec 26 T32 R15 SW SE

Owners: John R. & Susan M. White 2007 Lien/Judgment Holder: SC 2007 Milwaukee Child Support Agency

038 Town of Farmington 022-01003-0100 Sec 30 T32 R18 Lot 1 Plat of Andrea Acres

Owner: Adam L. Ritterpusch Mortgage Holder: Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority

039 Town of Farmington 022-01216-0200 Sec 22 T32 R19 Lot 2 Cattail Coulee Plat

197.76 165.00

023 Town of Eureka 020-00197-0100 Sec 8 T35 R18 Lot 1 CSM 4767

Owner: The Collova’s LLC 2007 Power of Attorney: Marcy M. Hesse SC 2007 Mortgage Holders: Contractors Capital Corporation M & I Marshall and Ilsley Bank Liza A Knutson Heywood, Cari & Anderson SC Lien/Judgment Holders: Gerald J. Smith Gerald & Jennifer L. LaVenture The RiverBank Builders Resource Group Inc.

1011 12% Annually

022 Town of Clear Lake 018-00567-0000 Sec 28 T32 R15 Pt SE SE

2007 SC 2007

197.76 165.00

1012 12% Annually

835 12% Annually

040 Town of Farmington 022-01216-0400 Sec 22 T32 R19 Lot 4 Cattail Coulee Plat

2007 SC 2007

199.35 165.00

1013 12% Annually

836 12% Annually

041 Town of Farmington 022-01216-0500 Sec 22 T32 R19 Lot 5 Cattail Coulee Plat

2007 SC 2007

196.98 165.00

1014 12% Annually

837 12% Annually

042 Town of Farmington 022-01216-0600 Sec 22 T32 R19 Lot 6 Cattail Coulee Plat

2007 SC 2007

196.98 165.00

1015 12% Annually

885 12% Annually

043 Town of Farmington 022-01216-0700 Sec 22 T32 R19 Lot 7 Cattail Coulee Plat 044 Town of Farmington 022-01216-0800 Sec 22 T32 R19 Lot 8 Cattail Coulee Plat

2007 SC 2007

196.98 165.00

1016 12% Annually

796 12% Annually

1,095.10 165.00

797 12% Annually

2007 SC 2007

237.50 165.00

803 12% Annually

Owner: Max Roemhild Mortgage Holder: First State Bank of Wyoming

2007 SC 2007

435.96 165.00

833 12% Annually

024 Town of Eureka 020-00197-0200 Sec 8 T35 R18 Lot 2 CSM 4767

Owner: Max Roemhild Mortgage Holder: First State Bank of Wyoming

2007 SC 2007

435.96 165.00

834 12% Annually

025 Town of Eureka 020-00197-0300 Sec 8 T35 R18 Lot 3 CSM 4767

Owner: Max Roemhild Mortgage Holder: First State Bank of Wyoming

2007 SC 2007

026 Town of Eureka 020-00197-0400 Sec 8 T35 R18 Lot 4 CSM 4768

Owner: Max Roemhild Mortgage Holder: First State Bank of Wyoming

2007 SC 2007

027 Town of Eureka 020-00197-0700 Sec 8 T35 R18 Lot 7 CSM 4768

Owner: Max Roemhild Mortgage Holder: First State Bank of Wyoming

2007 SC 2007

028 Town of Eureka 020-00745-0000 Sec 29 T35 R18 Pt NW SE

Owner: Retreat Rocky Hills Silent 2007 Lien/Judgment Holder: SC 2007 Ladd Memorial Hospital

383.64 165.00

435.96 165.00

516.16 165.00

3,508.64 165.00

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“One river - two states”

ST. CROIX FALLS - The first St. Croix Valley Earth Day Conference is set for Sunday, May 1, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the St. Croix Falls Public Library on South Washington St. Admission is free but those planning to attend are asked to send an e-mail for registration to conference@ stcroixsceniccoalition.org.

This conference brings together recognized experts for an in-depth look at problems in achieving the protections intended

by National Wild and Scenic River designation of the St. Croix River—problems arising specifically because the left and right banks of much of the river fall into the jurisdictions of two separate state governments. Four decades of experience with the federal law and a diverse set of state and local laws, often unevenly enforced, will contribute to a timely and substantive examination of the bistate challenge: protecting an indivisible river system, a single scenically threatened river split between two states.

Conference speakers and panelists will

be Jay Krienitz, Lorraine Stoltzfus, Chris Stein, Andy Shern and Bill Clapp.

Krienitz is the scenic easements coordinator for the Minnesota DNR Wild and Scenic Rivers Program.

Stoltzfus is an assistant attorney general in the Environmental Protection Unit at the Wisconsin Department of Justice, a position she has held for 22 years.

Stein has been a park ranger for the past 34 years. He has served at national parks in the Northeast, Southeast, West, Pacific, and, since October 2008, in the Midwest at St. Croix National Scenic Riverway.

Shern (who will serve as panel moderator) is a St. Paul attorney and a mediator.

Clapp (panelist) is on the boards of the St. Croix River Association and the Standing Cedars Land Trust, and is a former board member of the St. Croix Scenic Coalition.

Following presentations by speakers Krienitz, Stoltzfus and Stein, and a break for refreshments, Shern and Clapp will join the three speakers in a panel discussion. The panel discussion format will offer the public an opportunity to learn from the reality of “the bistate problem” that has existed over the past 40 years, and

explore through their questions and comments the challenging problems posed for the bistate systems charged with protecting one river.

St. Croix Conservation Study Center The May 1 conference, the first of a planned series of public meetings to explore in-depth issues of public policy in scenic resource protection, will be held at the newly created St. Croix Conservation Study Center located in the new St. Croix Falls Public Library.

The Conservation Study Center is a joint venture of the library, St. Croix Scenic Byway and Scenic Coalition to promote environmental advocacy education and conservation initiatives in the St. Croix River Valley. The library has dedicated space and facilities to house a premier collection of documents in both hard copy and digital form bearing on the politics, law and economics of protecting scenic and environmental resources. Facilities will include historical, administrative and legislative files, studies and other reference materials, including papers of Gaylord Nelson and Walter Mondale. submitted

Bird-watching on the Ice Age Trail

LUCK – Experienced birders John Menge and Laura Sandstrom will be at Straight Lake Park to lead an early morning birding walk on the Ice Age Trail.

SLP contains the most intact deciduous forest in Polk County, and an unusual variety of forest types. Areas with northern species and also sites with species normally found fsrther south are present.

There are lakes, streams, potholes,

ephemeral ponds, bogs and wood swamps. The forest hosts the densest concentration of cerulean warblers in the state of Wisconsin and a great variety of large and small birds.

Trumpeter swans nest on the lake, and bald eagles on the tiny island.

No experience is needed to enjoy this outing. Walking with two experts, a beginning birder can learn about binoculars,

about birdsongs and get many questions answered. Spotting and naming your first bird can get a person hooked.

The event will take place on Saturday, May 7, at 7 a.m. Participants should come to 270th Ave., and 120th St. (CTH GG) east of Luck. For information contact 715-4722248 or visit iceagetrail.org. - submitted

USDA Conservation Reserve program reminders

BALSAM LAKE - With the arrival of spring, the Farm Service Agency reminds participants with land enrolled into the Conservation Reserve Program of annual maintenance and crop reporting requirements. Maintenance of CRP acres is the producer’s responsibility.

Participants are required to control invading woody vegetation, noxious weeds and rodents. Producers are allowed to spot mow or spray areas to control unwanted vegetation. However, participants are never allowed to mow or harvest the entire acres on a CRP contract.

Producers have until May 15 to take actions that proper maintenance is being performed on CRP acres. Between May 15 and Aug. 1, participants should avoid disturbing CRP acreage because of the primary nesting season. If maintenance is necessary, the participant should request in writing to the county FSA committee for permission prior to performing activities during the primary nesting season.

Maintenance completed outside of the nesting season does not need county committee permission. Disturbing CRP cover during the nesting season greatly reduces the habitat benefit of many upland birds, waterfowl and songbirds.

Participants are reminded they must annually report their CRP acreage compliance on a FSA-578 Crop Report by July 15, in order to receive their annual rental payment.

For more information on CRP or other farm programs, visit the Polk County FSA office, call 715-485-3138 or the agency Web site at www.fsa.usda.gov. submitted

LIST OF TAX LIENS OF POLK COUNTY BEING FORECLOSED BY PROCEEDING IN REM 2011-2 (cont’d.)

NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT.#

INT. RATE

NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT.#

INT. RATE

045 Town of Farmington 022-01216-0900 Sec 23 T32 R19 Lot 9 Cattail Coulee Plat

2007 SC 2007

196.98 165.00

1017 12% Annually

056 Town of Farmington 022-01216-2300 Sec 23 T32 R19 Lot 23 Cattail Coulee Plat

2007 SC 2007

197.76 165.00

1028 12% Annually

046 Town of Farmington 022-01216-1000 Sec 22 T32 R19 Lot 10 Cattail Coulee Plat

2007 SC 2007

196.98 165.00

1018 12% Annually

057 Town of Farmington 022-01216-2400 Sec 23 T32 R19 Lot 24 Cattail Coulee Plat

2007 SC 2007

197.76 165.00

1029 12% Annually

047 Town of Farmington 022-01216-1100 Sec 22 T32 R19 Lot 11 Cattail Coulee Plat

2007 SC 2007

196.98 165.00

1019 12% Annually

058 Town of Farmington 022-01216-2500 Sec 23 T32 R19 Lot 25 Cattail Coulee Plat

2007 SC 2007

205.66 165.00

1030 12% Annually

048 Town of Farmington 022-01216-1400 Sec 22 T32 R19 Lot 14 Cattail Coulee Plat

2007 SC 2007

196.98 165.00

1020 12% Annually

059 Town of Farmington 022-01216-2600 Sec 23 T32 R19 Lot 26 Cattail Coulee Plat

2007 SC 2007

201.71 165.00

1031 12% Annually

049 Town of Farmington 022-01216-1500 Sec 22 T32 R19 Lot 15 Cattail Coulee Plat

2007 SC 2007

196.98 165.00

1021 12% Annually

060 Town of Farmington 022-01216-2700 Sec 23 T32 R19 Lot 27 Cattail Coulee Plat

2007 SC 2007

198.56 165.00

1032 12% Annually

050 Town of Farmington 022-01216-1600 Sec 22 & 23 T32 R19 Lot 16 Cattail Coulee Plat

2007 SC 2007

198.56 165.00

1022 12% Annually

061 Town of Farmington 022-01216-2800 Sec 22 & 23 T32 R19 Lot 28 Cattail Coulee Plat

2007 SC 2007

196.98 165.00

1033 12% Annually

051 Town of Farmington 022-01216-1700 Sec 23 T32 R19 Lot 17 Cattail Coulee Plat

2007 SC 2007

198.56 165.00

1023 12% Annually

062 Town of Farmington 022-01216-2900 Sec 22 T32 R19 Lot 29 Cattail Coulee Plat

2007 SC 2007

196.98 165.00

1034 12% Annually

052 Town of Farmington 022-01216-1800 Sec 23 T32 R19 Lot 18 Cattail Coulee Plat

2007 SC 2007

196.98 165.00

1024 12% Annually

063 Town of Farmington 022-01216-3000 Sec 22 & 23 T32 R19 Lot 30 Cattail Coulee Plat

2007 SC 2007

196.98 165.00

1035 12% Annually

053 Town of Farmington 022-01216-2000 Sec 23 T32 R19 Lot 20 Cattail Coulee Plat

2007 SC 2007

196.98 165.00

1025 12% Annually

064 Town of Farmington 022-01216-3100 Sec 22 & 23 T32 R19 Lot 31 Cattail Coulee Plat

2007 SC 2007

197.76 165.00

1036 12% Annually

054 Town of Farmington 022-01216-2100 Sec 23 T32 R19 Lot 21 Cattail Coulee Plat

2007 SC 2007

198.56 165.00

1026 12% Annually

065 Town of Farmington 022-01216-3300 Sec 23 T32 R19 Lot 33 Cattail Coulee Plat

2007 SC 2007

205.66 165.00

1037 12% Annually

055 Town of Farmington 022-01216-2200 Sec 23 T32 R19 Lot 22 Cattail Coulee Plat

2007 SC 2007

197.76 165.00

1027 12% Annually

066 Town of Farmington 022-01216-3400 Sec 23 T32 R19 Lot 34 Cattail Coulee Plat

2007 SC 2007

224.56 165.00

1038 12% Annually

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PLEASE NOTE...IMPORTANT NOTICE YOU WILL LOSE TITLE TO YOUR PROPERTY IF THESE TAXES ARE NOT PAID ON OR BEFORE JUNE 13, 2011 TAKE NOTICE that all persons having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon the real property described in the list of tax liens, No. 2011-3 on file in the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court of Polk County, dated April 6, 2011, and herein set forth, are hereby notified that the filing of such list of tax liens in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Polk County constitutes the commencement by said Polk County of a special proceedings in the Circuit Court for Polk County to foreclose the tax liens therein described by foreclosure proceeding In Rem and that a notice of the pendency of such proceeding against each piece or parcel of land therein described was filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court on April 6, 2011.

Such proceeding is brought against the real property herein described only and is to foreclose the tax liens described in such list. No personal judgment will be entered herein for such taxes, assessments or other legal charges or any part thereof.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon the real property described in said list of tax liens are hereby notified that a certified copy of such list of tax

liens has been posted in the Office of the County Treasurer of Polk County and will remain posted for public inspection up to and including June 13, 2011, which date is hereby fixed as the last day of redemption.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon any such parcel may, on or before said June 13, 2011, redeem such delinquent tax liens by paying to the County Treasurer of Polk County, the amount of all such unpaid tax liens and in addition thereto, all interest and penalties which have accrued on said unpaid tax liens, computed to and including the date of redemption, plus the reasonable costs that the County incurred to initiate the proceedings plus the person’s share of the reasonable costs of publication under sub. (6).

POLK COUNTY

By Amanda Nissen Polk County Treasurer

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens under Section 75.521 Wis. Statutes by Polk County: 2011-3 PETITION FOR JUDGMENT VESTING TITLE TO POLK COUNTY Now comes the County of Polk, by Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk, and alleges and states as follows: 1. The Polk County Treasurer, Amanda Nissen, has prepared a List of Tax Liens of Polk County being foreclosed by proceeding In Rem, a verified copy of which is attached and incorporated herein by reference.

2. The foreclosure of the tax liens through In Rem proceedings is governed by Section 75.521 Wisconsin Statutes and the requirements therein have been fulfilled.

3. The time periods after the date of the tax certificates, as stated, is set forth in Section 75.521 (3) Stat., have lapsed for the properties included and described in said list.

4. Notice of this proceeding shall be given to all parties specified in Section 75.521 (3) c Stat. by the County Treasurer sending a copy of this petition, and a copy of the List of Tax Liens of Polk County by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.

WHEREFORE, the Petitioner requests that the court grant judgment in favor of Polk County vesting title to the parcels of land described in the attached “List of Tax Liens” in Polk County, thereby, barring any and all claims whatsoever of the former owners or any persons claiming through and under the former owners since the date of filing the list of tax liens in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court.

Dated this 6th day of April, 2011.

Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk Polk County Government Center 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 110, Balsam Lake, WI 54810

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens under Section 75.521 Wis. Statutes by Polk County; list of Tax Liens for 2011-3 AFFIDAVIT I, Amanda Nissen, being first duly sworn under oath, depose and state as follows: 1. I am the Treasurer for the County of Polk.

2. I prepared the attached List of Tax Liens of Polk County which are being foreclosed by proceeding In Rem 2011-3 in the Circuit Court of Polk County.

3. I verify that the information contained in the listed tax liens is true and correct and that said information is based upon the files and records contained in the Polk County Treasurer’s Office.

Amanda Nissen Polk County Treasurer 715-485-9255 Subscribed and sworn to before me this 6th day of April, 2011.

Carole T. Wondra Notary Public, Polk County, Wis.

LIST OF TAX LIENS OF POLK COUNTY BEING FORECLOSED BY PROCEEDING IN REM 2011-3 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS UNDER SECTION 75.521 WISCONSIN STATUTES BY POLK COUNTY, LIST OF TAX LIENS FOR YEARS INDICATED. OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

001 Town of Garfield 024-00822-0000 Sec 13 T33 R18 Pt NE NE

Owner: Dennis P. Peterson Mortgage Holder: Kathleen M. Gionis

2007 SC 2007 SC 2007

1,975.45 11.00 165.00

1070 1070

12% Annually 12% Annually

002 Town of Garfield 024-00823-0000 Sec 13 T33 R18 Pt NW NE

Owner: Dennis P. Peterson Mortgage Holder: Kathleen M. Gionis

2007 SC 2007 SC 2007

26.84 11.00 165.00

1071 1071

12% Annually 12% Annually

003 Town of Garfield 024-00824-0000 Sec 13 T33 R18 Pt SW NE

Owner: Dennis P. Peterson Mortgage Holder: Kathleen M. Gionis

2007 SC 2007 SC 2007

75.12 11.00 165.00

1072 1072

004 Town of Garfield 024-00825-0000 Sec 13 T33 R18 Pt SE NE

Owner: Dennis P. Peterson Mortgage Holder: Kathleen M. Gionis

2007 SC 2007 SC 2007

125.19 11.00 165.00

1073 1073

005 Town of Georgetown 026-00487-0100 Sec 13 T35 R16 Lot 1 CSM 3044

Owner: Lonny Douglas Canfield Lien/Judgment Holder: State of Wisconsin

2007 SC 2007

103.80 165.00

1149

006 Town of Georgetown 026-01263-0600 Sec 31 T35 R16 Lot 6 CSM 3173

Owners: Grant K. & Tobie J. Miller Mortgage Holders: Bank of America NA J.P. Morgan Chase Bank NA

2007 SC 2007

007 Town of Johnstown 028-00849-0800 Sec 33 T35 R15 Lot 8 CSM 2013

Owner: James J. Claffey

2007 SC 2007

008 Town of Laketown 030-00004-0000 Sec 1 T36 R18 Pt frl NE NE

Owners: John J. Kurkowski & Troy Kurkowski Lien/Judgment Holder: Polk County

2007 SC 2007

891.84 165.00

1275

12% Annually

009 Town of Laketown 030-00116-0000 Sec 4 T36 R18 Pt NW SE

Owners: William J. & Kathleen A. Rivard

2007 SC 2007

1,536.20 165.00

1286

12% Annually

010 Town of Laketown 030-00609-0000 Sec 25 T36 R18 Pt NE SE

Owners: Clyde O. & 2007 Lillian J. Christensen SC 2007 Lien/Judgment Holder: WI Dept. of Health & Family Services

2,669.97 165.00

1328

12% Annually

NO. DESCRIPTION

AMT. TAX CERT.#

2,245.10 165.00

439.32 165.00

1181

1267

INT. RATE

12% Annually 12% Annually

12% Annually 12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually

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NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT.#

INT. RATE

011 Town of Laketown 030-00701-0000 Sec 29 T36 R18 Pt NW NW

Owner: James M. Tollefson Land Contract Holders: James & Audrey Roush Lien/Judgment Holders: WI Dept. of Revenue RBS Citizens NA

2007 SC 2007

40.97 165.00

1333

12% Annually

012 Town of Laketown 030-00863-0000 Sec 34 T36 R18 Pt S1/2 SW

Owner: Tony Lee Jenson Mortgage Holder: U.S. Bank NA ND

2007 SC 2007

1,019.86 165.00

1347

12% Annually

013 Town of Laketown 030-00864-0000 Sec 34 T36 R18 Pt SE SW

Owner: Tony Lee Jenson Mortgage Holder: U.S. Bank NA ND

2007 SC 2007

15.26 165.00

1348

12% Annually

014 Town of Laketown Owner: Calvin N. Jacobson 030-00928-0000 Lien/Judgment Holder: Sec 4 T36 R18 Bank One NA Lot 8 Plat of Peterson & Nelson Shores

2007 SC 2007

1,113.44 165.00

1353

12% Annually

015 Town of Laketown 030-00974-2000 Sec 9 T36 R18 Lot 2 Sunset Cove E

Owner: Christopher Lee Sullivan

2007 SC 2007

168.79 165.00

1355

12% Annually

016 Town of Lincoln 032-00339-0200 Sec 15 T33 R16 Pt NE NW

Owners: Suzan (Luebke) Sauers, Amy Sauers & John Robert Sauers

2007 SC 2007

572.19 165.00

1388 12% Annually

017 Town of Lincoln 032-00533-0000 Sec 21 T33 R16 Pt NW NE

Owners: Daniel A. & Jeanine J. Vadnais Lien/Judgment Holders: Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue Capital One Bank Country Comfort Dental Arts U.S. Bank NA Dept. of TreasuryInternal Revenue Service

2006 2007 SC 2007

284.86 855.73 165.00

1113 1412

12% Annually 12% Annually

018 Town of Lincoln 032-00797-0000 Sec 28 T33 R16 Pt NE SE

Owner: Semple Building Movers Inc. Mortgage Holder: First Federal Capital Bank

2007 SC 2007

96.80 165.00

1440

12% Annually

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LIST OF TAX LIENS OF POLK COUNTY BEING FORECLOSED BY PROCEEDING IN REM 2011-3 (cont’d.)

NO. DESCRIPTION 019 Town of Lincoln 032-01106-0200 Sec 12 T33 R17 Lot 2 CSM 3451

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT.# 225.20 165.00

Owner: Donald H. Bottolfson Mortgage Holder: WESTconsin Credit Union Lien/Judgment Holders: Coleman & Hartman SC Dept. of TreasuryInternal Revenue Service

2007 SC 2007

020 Town of Lincoln 032-01106-0360 Sec 12 T33 R17 Lot 6 CSM 5283

Owner: Donald H. Bottolfson Mortgage Holder: WESTconsin Credit Union Lien/Judgment Holders: Coleman & Hartman SC Dept. of TreasuryInternal Revenue Service

2007 SC 2007

021 Town of Lincoln 032-01643-0000 Sec 36 T33 R17 Lot 6 Blk 6 Olaf Haukom Add To Deronda

Owner: Kay L. Hoverman Mortgage Holders: Eagle Valley Bank NA Barbara L. Johnson Lien/Judgment Holder: Asset Acceptance

2007 SC 2007

1,067.81 165.00

1487

022 Town of Lorain 034-00185-0000 Sec 10 T37 R15 Pt SW NE

Owner: Dorothy L. Chenal Lien/Judgment Holders: LE Proffit & Sons Capital One Bank State of Wisconsin WI Dept. of Revenue

2007 SC 2007

696.06 165.00

1497

12% Annually

023 Town of Luck 036-00082-0000 Sec 4 T36 R17 Pt SE NE

Owner: Jason Richard Richter Mortgage Holder: BAC Home Loans Servicing

2007 SC 2007

89.93 165.00

1525

12% Annually

024 Town of Luck 036-00237-0100 Sec 10 T36 R17 Lot 1 CSM 4551

Owners: Alan P. Raths & Mary Ellen White Mortgage Holders: MERS as Nominee for Advisor’s Mortgage LLC Bremer Bank NA Lien/Judgment Holders: Capital One Bank USA Midland Funding

2007 SC 2007

56.19 165.00

1533

12% Annually

025 Town of Luck 036-00260-0000 Sec 11 T36 R17 Pt NW SW

Owner: Patsy L. Peppenger

2007 SC 2007

509.45 165.00

1534

12% Annually

026 Town of Luck 036-00643-0000 Sec 29 T36 R17 Lot 1 CSM 5102

Owners: Roger D. Nelson & Ralph A. Johansen Mortgage Holders: Gordon & Vida Meland Lien/Judgment Holders: Livingston Financial Currahee Financial LLC AnchorBank Asset Acceptance

2007 SC 2007

225.28 165.00

1570

12% Annually

027 Town of Luck 036-00858-0100 Sec 34 T36 R17 Lot 1 CSM 4014

Owner: AnchorBank fsb

2007 SC 2007

2,308.31 165.00

1589

12% Annually

028 Town of Luck 036-00912-0000 Sec 31 T36 R17 Lot 2 CSM 4792

Owner: John R. Marsh Mortgage Holder: First Federal Capital Bank Lien/Judgment Holders: Dept. of TreasuryInternal Revenue Service MRC Receivables Corp.

WI Dept. of Revenue Associated Bank NA

2007 SC 2007

229.37 165.00

1590

12% Annually

029 Town of McKinley 038-00818-0000 Sec 35 T36 R15 Lot 3 CSM 3541

Owner: Melanie S. Baumgartner Mortgage Holder: Bremer Bank NA Discover Bank

2007 SC 2007

1,571.88 165.00

1630

12% Annually

030 Town of McKinley 038-00857-0000 Sec 10 T36 R15 Lot 2 Sunrise Roost

Owners: Donald C. & Rebecca J. Seaquist

2007 SC 2007

711.93 165.00

1632

12% Annually

031 Town of Milltown 040-00278-0100 Sec 11 T35 R17 Pt SE SW

Owner: Peter J. Linder

2007 SC 2007

229.43 165.00

1660

12% Annually

032 Town of Milltown 040-00354-0000 Sec 12 T35 R17 Pt SE SE

Owner: Theodore L. Hughes Lien/Judgment Holder: Dept. of TreasuryInternal Revenue Service

2007 SC 2007

1,455.07 165.00

1669

12% Annually

033 Town of Milltown 040-00399-0000 Sec 14 T35 R17 SE SW

Owners: Michael A. & Janis G. Larson Mortgage Holder: Rural American Bank Luck

2007 SC 2007

1,202.54 165.00

1674

2,068.04 165.00

1460

INT. RATE

1461

12% Annually

12% Annually

NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

034 Town of Milltown 040-00400-0000 Sec 14 T35 R17 Pt SE SW

Owners: Michael A. & Janis G. Larson Mortgage Holder: Rural American Bank Luck

2007 SC 2007

1,516.92 165.00

1675

12% Annually

035 Town of Milltown 040-00619-0000 Sec 23 T35 R17 Pt NE NW

Owners: Michael A. & Janis G. Larson Mortgage Holder: Rural American Bank Luck

2007 SC 2007

71.92 165.00

1691

12% Annually

036 Town of Milltown 040-00447-0000 Sec 16 T35 R17 Lot 2 CSM 2193

Owner: Lon M. Scheele Mortgage Holder: S & C Bank Shared Driveway Agreement: Duane Gurtner Lien/Judgment Holders: WI Dept. of Revenue

2007 SC 2007

2,190.75 165.00

1682

12% Annually

037 Village of Milltown 151-00079-0000 Sec 8 T35 R17 Lot 7 Blk C 1st Addn

Owner: Lon M. Scheele Land Contract Holder: Polk County Bank Lien/Judgment Holder: WI Dept. of Revenue

2007

177.05

2340

12% Annually

038 Town of Milltown 040-00974-0000 Sec 29 T35 R17 Pt NW NW

Owner: Cheryl Petersen Mortgage Holder: MERS as Nominee for Countrywide Home Loans

2007 SC 2007

93.27 165.00

1705

12% Annually

039 Town of Milltown 040-01068-0100 Sec 32 T35 R17 Pt NE SE

Owner: Allen A. Metcalf III Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2007 SC 2007

3,660.11 165.00

1707

12% Annually

040 Town of Milltown 040-01447-0000 Sec 25 T35 R17 Lot 1 CSM 5091

Owner: Virginia J. Wahlquist Trust

2007 SC 2007

1,588.76 165.00

1726

12% Annually

041 Town of Osceola 042-00290-0000 Sec 16 T33 R18 Pt SE NE

Owners: Irene C. Dombrock (LE) James D. & Susan I. Carney Robert A. & Melinda S. Wells Lien/Judgment Holder: Dane Child Support Agency

2007 SC 2007

2,438.59 165.00

1741

12% Annually

042 Town of Osceola 042-00290-0100 Sec 16 T33 R18 Lot 1 CSM 4865

Owners: Irene C. Dombrock (LE) James D. & Susan I. Carney Robert A. & Melinda S. Wells Lien/Judgment Holder: Dane Child Support Agency

2007 SC 2007

554.91 165.00

1742

12% Annually

043 Town of Osceola 042-00661-0100 Sec 28 T33 R18 Lot 1 CSM 3107

Owners: David & Shannon Keith Mortgage Holder: Eagle Valley Bank Lien/Judgment Holders: Capital One Bank USA NA Milwaukee Child Support Agency

2007 SC 2007

2,627.24 165.00

1767

12% Annually

044 Town of Osceola 042-00782-0200 Sec 31 T33 R18 Lot 2 CSM 3732

Owner: Elton E. Babbitt

2007 SC 2007

3,180.12 165.00

1773

12% Annually

045 Town of Osceola 042-00782-0800 Sec 31 T33 R18 Lot 8 CSM 3874

Owner: Cole J. Gile

2007 SC 2007

372.94 165.00

1774

12% Annually

046 Town of St. Croix Falls Owner: Wells Fargo Bank NA 044-00397-0200 Sec 17 T34 R18 Lot 2 CSM 4025

2007 SC 2007

8.68 165.00

1826

12% Annually

047 Town of St. Croix Falls 044-00795-0000 Sec 28 T34 R18 Pt SE SE

Owner: Richard H. Hansen Mortgage Holder: First State Bank of Wyoming Lien/Judgment Holders: Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue St. Croix Valley Good Samaritan Ctr. Durand Blanding Milwaukee County Child Support Agency

2007 SC 2007

2,877.63 165.00

1853

12% Annually

048 Town of St. Croix Falls 044-00891-1200 Sec 33 T34 R18 Lot 12 CSM 3996

Owner: Ficek Investment Company LLC Mortgage Holders: The RiverBank Lake Area Bank

2007 SC 2007

480.31 165.00

1854

12% Annually

049 City of St. Croix Falls 281-01397-0000 Sec 33 T34 R18 Pt SE NE

Owner: Ficek Investment Company LLC Mortgage Holders: The RiverBank Lake Area Bank

2007 SA 2007 SC 2007

5,692.55 63,406.25 165.00

2904 2904

12% Annually 12% Annually

050 City of St. Croix Falls 281-01397-0001 Sec 33 T34 R18 Outlot 1 CSM 4960

Owner: Ficek Investment Company LLC Mortgage Holders: The RiverBank Lake Area Bank

2007 SC 2007

359.29 165.00

2905

12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT.#

INT. RATE

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PLEASE NOTE...IMPORTANT NOTICE YOU WILL LOSE TITLE TO YOUR PROPERTY IF THESE TAXES ARE NOT PAID ON OR BEFORE JUNE 13, 2011 TAKE NOTICE that all persons having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon the real property described in the list of tax liens, No. 2011-4 on file in the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court of Polk County, dated April 6, 2011, and herein set forth, are hereby notified that the filing of such list of tax liens in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Polk County constitutes the commencement by said Polk County of a special proceedings in the Circuit Court for Polk County to foreclose the tax liens therein described by foreclosure proceeding In Rem and that a notice of the pendency of such proceeding against each piece or parcel of land therein described was filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court on April 6, 2011.

Such proceeding is brought against the real property herein described only and is to foreclose the tax liens described in such list. No personal judgment will be entered herein for such taxes, assessments or other legal charges or any part thereof.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon the real property described in said list of tax liens are hereby notified that a certified copy of such list of tax

liens has been posted in the Office of the County Treasurer of Polk County and will remain posted for public inspection up to and including June 13, 2011, which date is hereby fixed as the last day of redemption.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon any such parcel may, on or before said June 13, 2011, redeem such delinquent tax liens by paying to the County Treasurer of Polk County, the amount of all such unpaid tax liens and in addition thereto, all interest and penalties which have accrued on said unpaid tax liens, computed to and including the date of redemption, plus the reasonable costs that the County incurred to initiate the proceedings plus the person’s share of the reasonable costs of publication under sub. (6).

POLK COUNTY

By Amanda Nissen Polk County Treasurer

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens under Section 75.521 Wis. Statutes by Polk County: 2011-4 PETITION FOR JUDGMENT VESTING TITLE TO POLK COUNTY Now comes the County of Polk, by Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk, and alleges and states as follows: 1. The Polk County Treasurer, Amanda Nissen, has prepared a List of Tax Liens of Polk County being foreclosed by proceeding In Rem, a verified copy of which is attached and incorporated herein by reference.

2. The foreclosure of the tax liens through In Rem proceedings is governed by Section 75.521 Wisconsin Statutes and the requirements therein have been fulfilled.

3. The time periods after the date of the tax certificates, as stated, is set forth in Section 75.521 (3) Stat., have lapsed for the properties included and described in said list.

4. Notice of this proceeding shall be given to all parties specified in Section 75.521 (3) c Stat. by the County Treasurer sending a copy of this petition, and a copy of the List of Tax Liens of Polk County by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.

WHEREFORE, the Petitioner requests that the court grant judgment in favor of Polk County vesting title to the parcels of land described in the attached “List of Tax Liens” in Polk County, thereby, barring any and all claims whatsoever of the former owners or any persons claiming through and under the former owners since the date of filing the list of tax liens in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court.

Dated this 6th day of April, 2011.

Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk Polk County Government Center 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 110, Balsam Lake, WI 54810

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens under Section 75.521 Wis. Statutes by Polk County; list of Tax Liens for 2011-4 AFFIDAVIT I, Amanda Nissen, being first duly sworn under oath, depose and state as follows: 1. I am the Treasurer for the County of Polk.

2. I prepared the attached List of Tax Liens of Polk County which are being foreclosed by proceeding In Rem 2011-4 in the Circuit Court of Polk County.

3. I verify that the information contained in the listed tax liens is true and correct and that said information is based upon the files and records contained in the Polk County Treasurer’s Office.

Amanda Nissen Polk County Treasurer 715-485-9255 Subscribed and sworn to before me this 6th day of April, 2011.

Carole T. Wondra Notary Public, Polk County, Wis.

LIST OF TAX LIENS OF POLK COUNTY BEING FORECLOSED BY PROCEEDING IN REM 2011-4 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS UNDER SECTION 75.521 WISCONSIN STATUTES BY POLK COUNTY, LIST OF TAX LIENS FOR YEARS INDICATED. NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT.#

INT. RATE

001 Town of Sterling 046-00094-0300 Sec 4 T36 R19 Pt NW SE & SE NW SE

Owner: Valerie C. Jensen Lien/Judgment Holders: Riverside Finance Inc. Scott W. & Kathy Willis State of Wisconsin

2007 SC 2007

331.85 165.00

1890

12% Annually

002 Town of Sterling 046-00095-0200 Sec 4 T36 R19 Pt NE SW SE

Owner: Valerie C. Jensen Lien/Judgment Holders: Riverside Finance Inc. Scott W. & Kathy Willis State of Wisconsin

2007 SC 2007

111.18 165.00

1891

12% Annually

003 Town of Sterling 046-00161-0000 Sec 8 T36 R19 Pt SE NW

Owners: Donald R. Patterson & Kathleen L. Theisen Land Contract Holders: Thomas F., James T. & Janet E. Anderson

2007 SC 2007

597.32 165.00

1899

12% Annually

004 Town of Sterling 046-00162-0000 Sec 8 T36 R19 Pt SE NW

Owners: Donald R. Patterson & Kathleen L. Theisen Land Contract Holders: Thomas F., James T. & Janet E. Anderson

2007 SC 2007

574.09 165.00

1900

12% Annually

005 Town of Sterling 046-00454-0000 Sec 20 T36 R19 Pt SW NE

Owners: Terrance Gerald Owen & Kimberly S. Hederman-Owen Mortgage Holder: Rural American Bank Luck

2007 SC 2007

1,164.70 165.00

1924

12% Annually

006 Town of Sterling 046-00491-0200 Sec 21 T36 R19 Lot 2 CSM 4464

Owners: David & Carol Parsons 2007 Land Contract Holders SC 2007 Louis D’Jock & Daniel D’Jock Lien/Judgment Holder: Rock County Child Support Agency

197.15 165.00

1928

12% Annually

007 Town of Sterling 046-00493-0000 Sec 21 T36 R19 Pt SW NW

Owner: Amy M. Eibs

2007 SC 2007

5.62 165.00

1931

12% Annually

008 Town of Sterling 046-00667-0000 Sec 27 T36 R19 NW SW

Owner: Teresa M. Johnson Lien/Judgment Holder: Milwaukee Child Support Agency

2007 MF 2007 SC 2007

108.60 21.58 165.00

1939 1939

12% Annually 12% Annually

009 Town of Sterling 046-00668-0000 Sec 27 T36 R19 Pt SW SW

Owner: Teresa M. Johnson Lien/Judgment Holder: Milwaukee Child Support Agency

2007 SC 2007

42.60 165.00

1940

12% Annually

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NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT.#

INT. RATE

010 Town of West Sweden 048-00043-0000 Sec 3 T37 R17 NE Frl NE

Owner: David Maurice Chenal 2007 Mortgage Holders: SC 2007 Chalres & Eunice Tollander Trust MERS as Nominee for Finance America LLC Lien/Judgment Holders: Estate of Elizabeth Coen GCI Capital Inc. Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue Dept. of Treasury-Internal Rev. Service

541.38 165.00

1972

12% Annually

011 Town of West Sweden 048-00053-0000 Sec 3 T37 R17 SW NE

Owner: David Maurice Chenal 2007 Mortgage Holders: SC 2007 Charles & Eunice Tollander Trust MERS as Nominee for Finance America LLC Lien/Judgment Holders: Estate of Elizabeth Coen GCI Capital Inc. Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue Dept. of Treasury-Internal Rev. Service

1,281.89 165.00

1973

12% Annually

012 Town of West Sweden 048-00054-0000 Sec 3 T37 R17 SE NE

Owner: David Maurice Chenal 2007 Mortgage Holders: SC 2007 Charles & Eunice Tollander Trust MERS as Nominee for Finance America LLC Lien/Judgment Holders: Estate of Elizabeth Coen GCI Capital Inc. Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue Dept. of Treasury-Internal Rev. Service

1,357.12 165.00

1974

12% Annually

013 Town of West Sweden 048-00056-0000 Sec 3 T37 R17 Pt Gov Lot 2

Owner: David Maurice Chenal 2007 Mortgage Holders: SC 2007 Charles & Eunice Tollander Trust MERS as Nominee for Finance America LLC Lien/Judgment Holders: Estate of Elizabeth Coen GCI Capital Inc. Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue Dept. of Treasury-Internal Rev. Service

309.77 165.00

1975

12% Annually

014 Town of West Sweden 048-00058-0000 Sec 3 T37 R17 Island 6 & 7 in NW

Owner: David M. Chenal 2007 95.88 1977 12% Annually Mortgage Holders: SC 2007 165.00 Charles & Eunice Tollander Trust MERS as Nominee for Finance America LLC Lien/Judgment Holders: Estate of Elizabeth Coen GCI Capital Inc. Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue Dept. of Treasury-Internal Rev. Service Continued On Next Page

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LIST OF TAX LIENS OF POLK COUNTY BEING FORECLOSED BY PROCEEDING IN REM 2011-4 (cont’d.)

NO. DESCRIPTION 015 Town of West Sweden 048-00944-0000 Sec 27 T37 R17 Pt Lot 10 Wm J Starrs Subdiv

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT.#

Owner: David M. Chenal 2006 Mortgage Holders: 2007 Charles & Eunice Tollander Trust SC 2007 MERS as Nominee for Finance America LLC Lien/Judgment Holders: Estate of Elizabeth Coen GCI Capital Inc. Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue Dept. of Treasury-Internal Rev. Service

18.44 101.78 165.00

Owner: Thomas F. Nordmeyer

2007 SC 2007

520.73 165.00

1979

017 Town of West Sweden Owner: Thomas F. Nordmeyer 048-00905-0000 Sec 27 T37 R17 Lot 17 Blk 2 Setzers Add To NW NW

2007 SC 2007

1,187.49 165.00

018 Town of West Sweden Owner: Thomas F. Nordmeyer 048-00906-0000 Sec 27 T37 R17 Lot 18 Blk 2 Setzers Add To NW NW

2007 SC 2007

019 Town of West Sweden Owner: Thomas F. Nordmeyer 048-00907-0000 Sec 27 T37 R17 Lot 19 Blk 2 Setzers Add To NW NW 020 Town of West Sweden 048-00646-0000 Sec 28 T37 R17 Pt SE NW

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT.#

INT. RATE

Owner: Joy M. Randall Mortgage Holders: Gay M. Ersfeld Bank of America NA

2007 SC 2007

199.95 165.00

2056

12% Annually

031 Village of Balsam Lake 106-00459-0000 Sec 3 T34 R17 Pt Gov Lot 5

Owners: Herbert M. & Mary H. Richardson Mortgage Holder: PNC Bank NA

2007 DC 2007 SC 2007

1,834.51 340.36 165.00

2063 2063

12% Annually 12% Annually

12% Annually

032 Village of Balsam Lake 106-00494-0000 Sec 3 T34 R17 Pt Gov Lot 7

Owner: Kevin R. Jenderny Mortgage Holder: MERS as Nominee for Intervale Mortgage Corporation

2007 SC 2007

55.85 165.00

2066

12% Annually

2023

12% Annually

033 Village of Centuria 111-00165-0000 Sec 12 T34 R18 Pt Lot 92 Assessors Plat

Owners: Dennis W. & Tara L. Swanson Mortgage Holder: The Bank of New York Mellon Lien/Judgment Holder: St. Croix Regional Medical Center

2007 SC 2007

103.43 165.00

2098

12% Annually

39.84 165.00

2024

12% Annually 034 Village of Centuria 111-00175-0000 Sec 11 T34 R18 Lots 3 & 4 Blk 15 First Addn

Owner: Steven G. Holecek Mortgage Holders: Rural American Bank Glen C. & Darlene M. Holecek

2007 SC 2007

810.24 165.00

2100

12% Annually

2007 SC 2007

39.84 165.00

2025

035 Village of Centuria 111-00186-0000 Sec 11 T34 R18 Lots 1 & 2 Blk 17 First Addn

Owner: Homes By Croix Creek Inc. 2007 Mortgage Holder: SC 2007 Community Bank Cameron DC 2007 Grantsburg SC 2007

194.77 11.00 273.64 165.00

2102 2102 2102

12% Annually 12% Annually 12% Annually

Owner: Sandra L. Hoff Mortgage Holder: U.S. Bank NA ND Lien/Judgment Holders: CenturyTel St. Croix Regional Medical Center Country Comfort

2007 SC 2007

264.04 165.00

2005

036 Village of Clayton 112-00081-0000 Sec 24 T33 R15 Lots 1-10 Blk 3; Lots 1-10 Blk 4; Lots 13-24 Blk 5 First Addn

416.15 165.00

2131

12% Annually

021 Town of West Sweden 048-00649-0000 Sec 28 T37 R17 Pt NE SW

Owner: Sandra L. Hoff Mortgage Holder: U.S. Bank NA ND Lien/Judgment Holders: CenturyTel St. Croix Regional Medical Center Country Comfort

2007 SC 2007

1,240.49 165.00

2006

12% Annually

Owner: Curtis Ventures LLC 2007 Land Contract Holders: SC 2007 James T. & Lois J. Simons Citizens State Bank Lien/Judgment Holders: Bull Dozin Inc. U.S. Foodservice Sysco Food Services of MN Troy Capital LLC Citibank South Dakota NA Resurgence Financial LLC WI Dept. Workforce Development Discover Bank Polk County Child Support Agency Milwaukee Child Support Agency

022 Town of West Sweden 048-00951-0000 Sec 28 T37 R17 Lot 4 Wm J Starrs Subdiv

Owner: Sandra L. Hoff Mortgage Holder: U.S. Bank NA ND Lien/Judgment Holders: CenturyTel St. Croix Regional Medical Center Country Comfort

2007 SC 2007

38.34 165.00

2031

12% Annually

023 Town of West Sweden 048-00952-0000 Sec 28 T37 R17 Lot 5 Wm J Starrs Subdiv

Owner: Sandra L. Hoff Mortgage Holder: U.S. Bank NA ND Lien/Judgment Holders: CenturyTel St. Croix Regional Medical Center Country Comfort

2007 SC 2007

024 Town of West Sweden 048-00696-0000 Sec 29 T37 R17 Pt NW SE

Owner: Luther N. & Mary L. Hall Mortgage Holder: Eagle Valley Bank NA

2007 SC 2007

2,225.98 165.00

2010

025 Town of West Sweden 048-00728-0000 Sec 31 T37 R17 Pt NE NW

Owners: Thomas Enterprises; Randall & Lawrence L. Thomas Mortgage Holder: Reading Land Company

2007 SC 2007

72.78 165.00

2012

026 Town of West Sweden 048-00939-0000 Sec 27 T37 R17 Lot 7 Wm J Starrs Subdiv

Owner: Charles T. Sahr Jr. 2007 Mortgage Holder: SC 2007 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. for Suntrust Mortgage Inc. Lien/Judgment Holders: St. Croix Regional Medical Center Burnett Medical Center

11.79 165.00

96.62 165.00

2032

2028

027 Village of Balsam Lake Owner: Thomas F. Bombenger 106-00160-0100 Sec 2 T34 R17 Lot 1 CSM 3217

2007 SC 2007

7.69 165.00

2043

028 Village of Balsam Lake Owner: Thomas F. Bombenger 106-00160-0200 Sec 2 T34 R17 Lot 2 CSM 3217

2007 SC 2007

8.58 165.00

2044

029 Village of Balsam Lake 106-00223-0000 Sec 10 T34 R17 Lots 1-4 Blk 11 Original Plat

Owner: Jason Marshal Duncan 2007 Mortgage Holders: SC 2007 S & C Bank Household Finance Corporation III Lien/Judgment Holders: Ford Motor Credit Company Wisconsin Electric Power Company

24.78 165.00

2047

12% Annually 12% Annually

NO. DESCRIPTION 030 Village of Balsam Lake 106-00290-0000 Sec 10 T34 R17 Lot 17-20 Blk 20 Original Plat

\016 Town of West Sweden 048-00079-0100 Sec 4 T37 R17 Pt Gov Lot 3

1587 2030

INT. RATE

12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually

037 Village of Clayton Owner: Wilshire Developments 112-00215-0000 Sec 24 T33 R15 Pt Outlot 67 Assessor’s Plat

2007 SC 2007

247.54 165.00

2140

12% Annually

038 Village of Clayton Owner: Wilshire Developments 112-00216-0000 Sec 24 T33 R15 Pt Outlot 68 Assessor’s Plat

2007 SC 2007

390.55 165.00

2141

12% Annually

039 Village of Clayton Owner: Wilshire Developments 112-00370-1000 Sec 24 T33 R15 Lot 10 First Addn to Oak Meadows Plat

2007 SC 2007

2.14 165.00

2154

12% Annually

040 Village of Clayton Owner: Wilshire Developments 112-00370-1100 Sec 24 T33 R15 Lot 11 First Addn to Oak Meadows Plat

2007 SC 2007

2.14 165.00

2155

12% Annually

041 Village of Clayton Owner: Wilshire Developments 112-00370-1200 Sec 24 T33 R15 Lot 12 First Addn to Oak Meadows Plat

2007 SC 2007

2.14 165.00

2156

12% Annually

042 Village of Clayton Owner: Wilshire Developments 112-00370-1300 Sec 24 T33 R15 Lot 13 First Addn to Oak Meadows Plat

2007 SC 2007

2.14 165.00

2157

12% Annually

043 Village of Clayton Owner: Wilshire Developments 112-00370-1400 Sec 24 T33 R15 Lot 14 First Addn to Oak Meadows Plat

2007 SC 2007

2.14 165.00

2158

12% Annually

044 Village of Clayton Owner: Wilshire Developments 112-00370-1500 Sec 24 T33 R15 Lot 15 First Addn to Oak Meadows Plat

2007 SC 2007

4.27 165.00

2159

12% Annually

045 Village of Clayton 112-00228-0000 Sec 24 T33 R15 Outlot 78 Assessor’s Plat

2007 DC 2007 SC 2007

1,677.77 314.14 165.00

2142 2142

12% Annually 12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually

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Owner: Kerri L. Schoel Mortgage Holder: Beneficial Wisconsin Inc. Lien/Judgment Holder: GMAC

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WSMA District music contest

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LUCK – Tuesday, April 12, many area schools, Amery, Frederic, Grantsburg, Luck, Osceola, St. Croix Falls, Siren, Unity and Webster, traveled to Luck Schools to spend the day in music competition. Over 60 entries from Unity High School were judged in hopes of attaining advancement to state on Saturday, May 7, at the UWEau Claire campus. All the students competing have worked on their performances for many months with their instructors Aleta Anderson, Adam Bever and Dana Paulson. The accompanists for

the day included Anderson, Paulson and Karen Eitlan. Gratitude is extended to all the students, teachers and accompanists for representing Unity Schools so well.

Sixteen entries attained the star first rating on a Class A piece and will be continuing on to state along with the previously judged jazz band I and jazz combo.

Come hear the groups at the contest Saturday, May 7, in Eau Claire. Also some will perform at the spring concert on Monday, May 9. - submitted

Luck

Unity participants at the district music contest in Luck were: Ashley Ackerman, Sarah Bader, Scott Bever, Kayla Bramsen, Brittany Bublitz, Beau Davison, Nathan Dorrance, Anna Ebensperger, Katherine Ebensperger, Brady Flaherty, Xavier Foeller, Becca Garvey, Jessica Goltz, Paige Gurtner, Mollie Hanson, Kasey Heimstead, Carly Holin, Cassie Hughes, Kaitlyn Johnson, Kayla Johnson, Kelsy Johnson, Reece Johnston, Megan Jones, Michelle Jorgensen, Alex Juleen, Matt Kahl, Aaron Koshatka, Brittany Kruse, Jessica Kutina, Neil Kline, Tatum Kline, Josh Kreft, Mitchell Krueger, Steven Krueger, Eric Kuske, Janelle Larson, Lily Lenk, Anna Luepke, Ella Luepke, Dani Mares, Connor MacKinnon, Dawn Michaelson, Brandon Mooney, Justin Mooney, Justin Moore, Jesse Morse, Luke Nelson, Kennedy Olson, Josie Owen, Samantha Palmquist, Oliver Raboin, Maddie Ramich, Jade Rau, Michelle Rindal, Val Schultz, Brittany Thomfohrda, Sam Tonnar, Ashley Tenold, Coleman Thill, Brady Turner, Megan Volgren, Naomi Williamson, Ben Zahler and Kathryn Zahler.

Girls barbershop quartet members were Brittany Bublitz, Becca Garvey, Kaitlyn Johnson and Anna Luepke. – Photos submitted

Boys TTB triple trio members were Brady Flaherty, Xavier Foeller, Ross Ketisen, Josh Kreft, Brandon Mooney, Justin Mooney, Luke Nelson, Oliver Raboin and Coleman Thill.

Solo and small-group vocals were Brittany Bublitz, alto, music theater-female role; Kaitlyn Johnson, soprano, music theater-female role; Kayla Johnson, soprano; and Megan Jones and Anna Luepke, duet.

Percussion ensemble members are Brittany Kruse, Alex Juleen, Aaron Koshatka, Alec LarHigh school brass choir members are Scott Bever, Nathan Dorrance, Anna Ebensperger, son, Ella Luepke, Sam Tonnar, Brady Turner and Megan Volgren. Saxophone choir members are Jessica Kutina, Neil Kline, Mitchell Krueger, Steven Krueger, Eric Kuske, Connor MacKinnon, Sarah Bader, Beau Davison, Katherine Ebensperger, Kasey Heimstad, Kayla Johnson and Dani Dawn Michaelson, Justin Mooney, Ethan St. Amand, Ben Zahler and Kathryn Zahler.

Mares.

LIST OF TAX LIENS OF POLK COUNTY BEING FORECLOSED BY PROCEEDING IN REM 2011-4 (cont’d.)

NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT.#

INT. RATE

NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT.#

INT. RATE

046 Village of Clear Lake 113-00227-0200 Sec 18 T32 R15 Unit B Plat of Jewel Town Condo 1

Owner: Marvin L. Burton Mortgage Holder: Dairy State Bank

2007 SC 2007

1,031.03 165.00

2176

12% Annually

049 Village of Clear Lake Owner: Marvin L. Burton 113-00227-0500 Mortgage Holder: Sec 18 T32 R15 Dairy State Bank Unit E Plat of Jewel Town Condo 111

2007 SC 2007

1,031.03 165.00

2179

12% Annually

047 Village of Clear Lake 113-00227-0300 Sec 18 T32 R15 Unit C Plat of Jewel Town Condo 11

Owner: Marvin L. Burton Mortgage Holder: Dairy State Bank

2007 SC 2007

1,031.03 165.00

2177

12% Annually

050 Village of Clear Lake 113-00293-0000 Sec 19 T32 R15 Outlot 74 Assessors Plat

2007 SC 2007

193.48 165.00

2187

12% Annually

048 Village of Clear Lake 113-00227-0400 Sec 18 T32 R15 Unit D Plat of Jewel Town Condo 11

Owner: Marvin L. Burton Mortgage Holder: Dairy State Bank

2007 SC 2007

1,031.03 165.00

2178

12% Annually

Owner: Tabitha F. Lawrimore Mortgage Holder: Bank of America NA

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PLEASE NOTE...IMPORTANT NOTICE YOU WILL LOSE TITLE TO YOUR PROPERTY IF THESE TAXES ARE NOT PAID ON OR BEFORE JUNE 13, 2011 TAKE NOTICE that all persons having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon the real property described in the list of tax liens, No. 2011-5 on file in the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court of Polk County, dated April 6, 2011, and herein set forth, are hereby notified that the filing of such list of tax liens in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Polk County constitutes the commencement by said Polk County of a special proceedings in the Circuit Court for Polk County to foreclose the tax liens therein described by foreclosure proceeding In Rem and that a notice of the pendency of such proceeding against each piece or parcel of land therein described was filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court on April 6, 2011.

Such proceeding is brought against the real property herein described only and is to foreclose the tax liens described in such list. No personal judgment will be entered herein for such taxes, assessments or other legal charges or any part thereof.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon the real property described in said list of tax liens are hereby notified that a certified copy of such list of tax

liens has been posted in the Office of the County Treasurer of Polk County and will remain posted for public inspection up to and including June 13, 2011, which date is hereby fixed as the last day of redemption.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon any such parcel may, on or before said June 13, 2011, redeem such delinquent tax liens by paying to the County Treasurer of Polk County, the amount of all such unpaid tax liens and in addition thereto, all interest and penalties which have accrued on said unpaid tax liens, computed to and including the date of redemption, plus the reasonable costs that the County incurred to initiate the proceedings plus the person’s share of the reasonable costs of publication under sub. (6).

POLK COUNTY

By Amanda Nissen Polk County Treasurer

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens under Section 75.521 Wis. Statutes by Polk County: 2011-5 PETITION FOR JUDGMENT VESTING TITLE TO POLK COUNTY Now comes the County of Polk, by Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk, and alleges and states as follows: 1. The Polk County Treasurer, Amanda Nissen, has prepared a List of Tax Liens of Polk County being foreclosed by proceeding In Rem, a verified copy of which is attached and incorporated herein by reference.

2. The foreclosure of the tax liens through In Rem proceedings is governed by Section 75.521 Wisconsin Statutes and the requirements therein have been fulfilled.

3. The time periods after the date of the tax certificates, as stated, is set forth in Section 75.521 (3) Stat., have lapsed for the properties included and described in said list.

4. Notice of this proceeding shall be given to all parties specified in Section 75.521 (3) c Stat. by the County Treasurer sending a copy of this petition, and a copy of the List of Tax Liens of Polk County by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.

WHEREFORE, the Petitioner requests that the court grant judgment in favor of Polk County vesting title to the parcels of land described in the attached “List of Tax Liens” in Polk County, thereby, barring any and all claims whatsoever of the former owners or any persons claiming through and under the former owners since the date of filing the list of tax liens in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court.

Dated this 6th day of April, 2011.

Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk Polk County Government Center 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 110, Balsam Lake, WI 54810

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens under Section 75.521 Wis. Statutes by Polk County; list of Tax Liens for 2011-5 AFFIDAVIT I, Amanda Nissen, being first duly sworn under oath, depose and state as follows: 1. I am the Treasurer for the County of Polk.

2. I prepared the attached List of Tax Liens of Polk County which are being foreclosed by proceeding In Rem 2011-5 in the Circuit Court of Polk County.

3. I verify that the information contained in the listed tax liens is true and correct and that said information is based upon the files and records contained in the Polk County Treasurer’s Office.

Amanda Nissen Polk County Treasurer 715-485-9255 Subscribed and sworn to before me this 6th day of April, 2011.

Carole T. Wondra Notary Public, Polk County, Wis.

LIST OF TAX LIENS OF POLK COUNTY BEING FORECLOSED BY PROCEEDING IN REM 2011-5 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS UNDER SECTION 75.521 WISCONSIN STATUTES BY POLK COUNTY, LIST OF TAX LIENS FOR YEARS INDICATED. NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

001 Village of Dresser 116-00050-0000 Sec 7 T33 R18 Lots 11 & 12 Blk 3 Original Plat

Owners: Daniel A. & Kristine E. Shelby Mortgage Holders: U.S. Bank Beneficial Wisconsin Inc.

2007 SC 2007

117.48 165.00

2210 12% Annually

010 Village of Luck 146-00453-0000 Sec 27 T36 R17 Lot 3 V1 CSM Pg 105

Owners: John M. & Judy L. Harri Land Contract Holder: Eldore R. Trulson Ingress & Egress Easement: Big Butternut Lake Prot. Assn.

2007 SC 2007

2,410.73 165.00

2318 12% Annually

002 Village of Dresser 116-00051-0000 Sec 7 T33 R18 E 1/2 Lot 13 Blk 3 Original Plat

Owners: Daniel A. & Kristine E. Shelby Mortgage Holders: U.S. Bank Beneficial Wisconsin Inc.

2007 SC 2007

59.17 165.00

2211 12% Annually

011 Village of Milltown 151-00057-0000 Sec 17 T35 R17 Lots 1 & 2 Bank’s Plat

2007 SC 2007

404.48 165.00

2336 12% Annually

003 Village of Dresser 116-00158-0000 Sec 7 T33 R18 Lot 3 Second Addn

Owners: Michael & Carol M. Murphy Sr. Lien/Judgment Holders: Walworth Child Support Agency Ozaukee Child Support Agency Washington Child Support Agency Racine Child Support Agency

2007

1,863.43

2214 12% Annually

Owner: Raymond R. Arellano Mortgage Holder: Linda Berg Lien/Judgment Holders: Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue Polk County Clerk of Court Cincinnati Insurance Company

012 Village of Milltown 151-00101-0000 Sec 8 T35 R17 Lot 7 & Pt Lot 6 Blk G First Addn

Owners: Luck Northern Bar Inc. Tyrone A. & Irvin R. Shafer Mortgage Holder: S & C Bank Lien/Judgment Holder: Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue

2007 SC 2007

1,228.78 165.00

2345 12% Annually

004 Village of Frederic 126-00031-0000 Sec 27 T37 R17 Pt Lot 10 & 11 Blk 3 Original Plat

Owner: Ruby E. Jones Land Contract Holder: Richard D. Jones Mortgage Holder: Village of Frederic

2007 DC 2007 SC 2007

826.27 99.69 165.00

2239 12% Annually 2239 12% Annually

013 Village of Milltown 151-00334-0000 Sec 17 T35 R17 Pt NW NW

Owner: Chase Home Finance LLC

2007 SC 2007

9.23 165.00

2371 12% Annually

005 Village of Frederic 126-00458-0000 Sec 28 T37 R17 Lot 4 CSM V1 Pg 197

Owner: Russell E. Niles Mortgage Holders: MERS as Nominee for U.S. Bank NA U.S. Bank NA ND

2007 SC 2007

46.58 165.00

2277 12% Annually

014 Village of Milltown 151-00437-0000 Sec 8 T35 R17 Lot 45 Pixie Ac Mobile Home Second Addn

Owners: Phillip S. & Vicky L. Wheeler Mortgage Holder: AVCO Financial Services

2007 SC 2007

704.49 165.00

2385 12% Annually

006 Village of Frederic 126-00482-0000 Sec 28 T37 R17 Pt SE NE

Owner: Frederic Farmers Union Cooperative

2007 SC 2007

348.18 165.00

2281 12% Annually

015 Village of Osceola 165-00108-0000 Sec 27 T33 R19 Pt Lot 3 Blk 18 Original Plat

2,662.83 590.05 1,790.02 165.00

2390 12% Annually 2390 12% Annually 2390 12% Annually

007 Village of Frederic 126-00440-0400 Sec 28 T37 R17 Lot 4 CSM 3733

Owner: Steven L. Harrison

2007 SC 2007

1,642.93 165.00

2275 12% Annually

Owners: John W. O’Shaughnessy 2007 & Thomas O’Shaughnessy SA 2007 Land Contract Holders: DC 2007 Thomas D. & Margaret A. Rogers SC 2007 Lien/Judgment Holders: Larry Lengyel Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue

48.11 165.00

2395 12% Annually

Owner: Steven L. Harrison

2007 SC 2007

154.43 165.00

2285 12% Annually

Owner: Linda F. Stipe Mortgage Holder: MERS as Nominee for Countrywide Home Loans

2007 SC 2007

008 Village of Frederic 126-00537-0100 Sec 34 T37 R17 Lot 1 CSM 4140

016 Village of Osceola 165-00151-0000 Sec 22 T33 R19 Lot 18 Christopherson Subdiv

009 Village of Frederic 126-00540-0000 Sec 34 T37 R17 Lot 4 CSM 1503

Owner: Steven L. Harrison

2007 SC 2007

2,939.32 165.00

2286 12% Annually

017 Village of Osceola 165-00234-0000 Sec 27 T33 R19 Lot 15 Viebrocks Addn

Owner: Jane M. Haas 2007 Mortgage Holder: SA 2007 Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. DC 2007 for Morgan Stanley SC 2007 ABS Capital Inc.

2,244.68 114.37 886.39 165.00

2403 12% Annually 2403 12% Annually 2403 12% Annually

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT.#

INT. RATE

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OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT.#

INT. RATE

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Special offerings at Frederic ASC Walk/Run

FREDERIC – The Frederic ASC Walk/Run will take place on Saturday, May 7, with registration taking place from 8-9 a.m. at the Birch Street Elementary School. Team pictures will also be taken during this time in the gym. Teams that raise $500 will receive a framed team picture. Registration forms are available at the U.S. and Bremer banks, The Medicine Shoppe and Larsen Auto Center and are sent to Kay Thorsbakken at Box 221, Frederic. 54837. Preregistration is $5 by May 5, and registration the day of the walk is $10. Teams and individuals can also register online at: http://main.acsevents. org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=35016 Bob and Betty MacKean have donated a beautiful red and white quilt that is being raffled as a fundraiser for the walk. The quilt is 75 inches wide by 91 inches long.

It would complement any room or decor.

Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Tickets are available at The Medicine Shoppe, The Luck Medical Clinic, U.S. and Bremer banks, and from ACS Walk/Run committee members. Quilt tickets will also be available for purchase the day of the event.

The walk is pleased that Kinetico is providing water for participants this year.

The Frederic Golf Course is offering a buy one, get one free round of golf for every walk/run participant. The golf course is also donating four free rounds of golf to the individual who raises the most

money for the walk.

Tribute flags in honor or memory of someone may be purchased for $5 and mailed to Thorsbakken or purchased the day of the walk. See form at right.

Organizers hope to have an autographed Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packer football as a silent auction item.

Lace up your walking shoes and join in the fight against cancer as we get one step closer to a cure! For more information, contact Elvira Schmidt at 715-653-2684. submitted

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LIST OF TAX LIENS OF POLK COUNTY BEING FORECLOSED BY PROCEEDING IN REM 2011-5 (cont’d.)

NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT.#

INT. RATE

018 Village of Osceola 165-00582-0000 Sec 27 T33 R19 Pt Outlot 162 Assessor’s Plat

Owner: Marcel Eibensteiner Mortgage Holders: Builders Development & Finance U.S. Bank NA

2007 SA 2007 SC 2007

3,033.66 15,032.46 165.00

2425 12% Annually 2425 12% Annually

019 Village of Osceola 165-00612-0000 Sec 27 T33 R19 Outlot 176 Assessor’s Plat

Owner: Marcel Eibensteiner Mortgage Holders: Builders Development & Finance U.S. Bank NA

2007 SA 2007 SC 2007

224.85 35,516.29 165.00

2433 12% Annually 2433 12% Annually

020 Village of Osceola 165-00613-0000 Sec 27 T33 R19 Outlot 177 Assessor’s Plat

Owner: Marcel Eibensteiner Mortgage Holders: Builders Development & Finance U.S. Bank NA

2007 SA 2007 SC 2007

130.18 35,506.24 165.00

2434 12% Annually 2434 12% Annually

021 Village of Osceola 165-00844-0040 Sec 26 T33 R19 Lot 40 Plat of Gateway Meadows

Owner: Jason Pierre Land Contract Holder: Mikbrico of Wisconsin LLC Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2007 SA 2007 DC 2007 SC 2007

1,775.21 90.45 176.02 165.00

2487 12% Annually 2487 12% Annually 2487 12% Annually

022 Village of Osceola 165-00844-0091 Sec 26 T33 R19 Lot 91 Plat of Gateway Meadows

Owner: Mikbrico of Wisconsin LLC 2007 Mortgage Holder: SC 2007 The RiverBank

1,407.34 165.00

2525 12% Annually

023 Village of Osceola 165-00844-0121 Sec 26 T33 R19 Lot 121 Plat of Gateway Meadows

Owner: Mikbrico of Wisconsin LLC 2007 Mortgage Holder: SC 2007 The RiverBank

1,342.26 165.00

2555 12% Annually

024 Village of Osceola 165-00844-0229 Sec 26 T33 R19 Outlot 1 Plat of Gateway Meadows

Owner: Mikbrico of Wisconsin LLC 2007 Mortgage Holder: SC 2007 The RiverBank

229.79 165.00

2630 12% Annually

025 Village of Osceola 165-00844-0230 Sec 26 T33 R19 Outlot 2 Plat of Gateway Meadows

Owner: Mikbrico of Wisconsin LLC 2007 Mortgage Holder: SC 2007 The RiverBank

229.79 165.00

2631 12% Annually

026 Village of Osceola 165-00844-0231 Sec 26 T33 R19 Outlot 3 Plat of Gateway Meadows

Owner: Mikbrico of Wisconsin LLC 2007 Mortgage Holder: SC 2007 The RiverBank

214.01 165.00

2632 12% Annually

NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT.#

INT. RATE

027 Village of Osceola 165-00844-0232 Sec 26 T33 R19 Outlot 4 Plat of Gateway Meadows & Pt NW SE

Owner: Mikbrico of Wisconsin LLC 2007 Mortgage Holder: SC 2007 The RiverBank

110.46 165.00

2633 12% Annually

028 Village of Osceola 165-00844-0185 Sec 26 T33 R19 Lot 185 Plat of Gateway Meadows

Owner: Equity Homes Inc. Mortgage Holders: The RiverBank Patriot Bank MN

2007 SC 2007

124.26 165.00

2618 12% Annually

029 Village of Osceola 165-00844-0186 Sec 26 T33 R19 Lot 186 Plat of Gateway Meadows

Owner: Equity Homes Inc. Mortgage Holders: The RiverBank Patriot Bank MN

2007 SC 2007

97.63 165.00

2619 12% Annually

030 Village of Osceola 165-00844-0187 Sec 26 T33 R19 Lot 187 Plat of Gateway Meadows

Owner: Equity Homes Inc. Mortgage Holders: The RiverBank Patriot Bank MN

2007 SC 2007

97.63 165.00

2620 12% Annually

031 Village of Osceola 165-00844-0188 Sec 26 T33 R19 Lot 188 Plat of Gateway Meadows

Owner: Equity Homes Inc. Mortgage Holders: The RiverBank Patriot Bank MN

2007 SC 2007

145.96 165.00

2621 12% Annually

032 City of Amery 201-00262-0000 Sec 28 T33 R16 Pt Lots 9 & 10 Blk 2 C H Johnson Addn

Owners: Rene & Shay L. Benitez Mortgage Holder: Bremer Bank NA Lien/Judgment Holders: Midland Funding LLC Nu Island Partners LLC

2007 SC 2007

245.88 165.00

2646 12% Annually

033 City of St. Croix Falls 281-01396-0000 Sec 33 T34 R18 Pt SW NE

Owner: The RiverBank

2007 SA 2007 SC 2007

1,871.33 63,134.60 165.00

2903 12% Annually 2903 12% Annually

034 City of St. Croix Falls 281-01399-0000 Sec 33 T34 R18 Pt SE NW

Owner: The RiverBank

2007 SA 2007 SC 2007

1,770.27 51,397.30 165.00

2907 12% Annually 2907 12% Annually

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Students of the Week GRANTSBURG

FREDERIC

Michael Chenal has been chosen Frederic Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in third grade and the son of Terri and Rick Chenal. Michael has many friends and loves to play basketball and football with them at recess and on the weekends. He is a great role model for his peers.

Michael works hard and plays hard. His favorite subject is phy ed.

Kathryn Rokenbrodt has been chosen Frederic Middle School’s student of the week. She is in eighth grade and the daughter of Debbie and Gary Rokenbrodt.

Kathryn is quiet, but very responsible and conscientious, works well in groups and independently, is creative and has excellent organizational skills. She is involved in choir, band, 4-H, Girl Scouts, confirmation and volleyball. Kathryn enjoys drawing, reading and Facebook.

She wants to become an elementary teacher.

Corissa Schmidt has been chosen Frederic High School’s student of the week. She is a junior and the daughter of Brad and Kelly Schmidt. Corissa is very personable, respectful and conscientious. She is involved in handbell choir, AODA, Kinship, forensics, prom committee, student tutoring, yearbook, archery league, softball, volleyball, basketball, AAU, J.O. and bowling.

Corissa enjoys painting, photography, sports and hunting.

Keevan Jones has been chosen Grantsburg Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in first grade and the daughter of Brad and Sherri Jones. Keevan is polite, hardworking, has a positive attitude and likes to help out others. Her favorite classes are science and math. She has a sister and brother. Keevan enjoys playing board games with her family, especially Aggravation which she wins a lot.

LUCK

Michael Wright has been chosen Luck Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in first grade. Michael likes to read nonfiction books about animals and to spend time on the family farm.

He is a good friend to his classmates.

Christine Peterson has been Grantsburg High chosen School’s student of the week.

She is a senior and the daughter of Mike and Tracy Peterson.

Crissy is friendly, has a great smile and personality. She works at the Burnett Dairy Hardware Store and has been very involved in Girl Scouts for the past 13 years. Crissy enjoys figure skating and being outside. She plans on going to school for cosmetology/barber.

ST. CROIX FALLS

Antonio Morales has been chosen Luck Middle School’s student of the week. He is in eighth grade and the son of Eric Morales. Antonio works hard at improving his skills in computer art class. He continually puts forth an ideal amount of effort in class. Antonio is involved in football and track.

He enjoys snowboarding, skateboarding, basketball and listening to music.

Max Musial has been chosen Luck High School’s student of the week. He is a senior and the son of Michael and Bonnie Musial.

Max is very timely in getting things done, is a good student and participates in class. He is involved in FFA, physics club and track and field. Max enjoys hunting, fishing, four-wheeling, mudding, spending time on the lake and hanging out with friends. He plans on attending UW-Barron County.

Jake Johnson has been chosen St. Croix Falls Middle School’s student of the week. He is in seventh grade and the son of Tom and Kim Johnson. Jake is a very hard worker and always a pleasure to have in class. He is helpful and eager to learn. Math is his favorite subject because it is easy for him and it is fun doing problems. Jake is involved in basketball, baseball and football. He enjoys hunting and fishing.

Queen Jacobs has been chosen St. Croix Falls High School’s student of the week. She is a junior and the daughter of Kelli Stewart.

Queen likes to read, write poetry, spend time outside and paint.

She is involved in track, forensics, poetry slam, cheerleader, pride committee, gymnastics and danceline. Queen has a younger sister, Tiffany.

WEBSTER

SIREN

Adrian Belisle has been chosen Siren Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in third grade. Adrian is a hard worker and looks forward to learning new things each day. He has a great sense of humor and enjoys joking around and making people laugh. Adrian is very interested in learning about bears and especially likes checking on our bear friends at bear.org.

Gavin Neuman has been chosen Grantsburg Middle School’s student of the week. He is in sixth grade and the son of Terry Neuman and Lindsey Denn. Gavin has shown great improvement in school over the past few months.

He is helpful and has a great sense of humor. Gavin listens in class, tries and asks questions.

He is a pleasure to have in class.

Gavin’s favorite classes are social studies and gym.

Josh Tills has been chosen Siren High School’s student of the week. He has taken every art class the high school has to offer and is now taking independent art classes. Josh puts his unique spin on all of his assignments. He is a very creative student who works hard in class. Josh sets a good example for those around him. He is well-respected among his peers.

Gage Rossow has been chosen Webster Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in first grade and the son of Steve and Nicole Rossow. Gage works hard, loves to learn and help others. He is very considerate of others and is responsible. His smile is contagious and he loves to give hugs. When asked what he likes best about first grade, Gage said when he is able to give his teacher hugs in the morning.

Alexandria Spears has been chosen Webster Middle School’s student of the week. She is in eighth grade and daughter of Kate Harasyn and Bryan Spears.

Alexandria is always nice to everyone, willing to lend a helping hand and responsible. She is involved in SIGN, basketball and soccer. Alexandria enjoys playing volleyball and scrapbooking.

Jalicia Larson has been chosen Webster High School’s student of the week. She is a freshman and the daughter of William and Heather Larson. Jalicia tries to do her best in class. She is friendly, has a great sense of humor, is responsible and someone that other students can look up to. Jalicia is involved in band and track. Jalicia enjoys reading, playing trumpet and listening to music.

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Maddison Kolu has been chosen Unity Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in fourth grade and the daughter of Cerissa and Tim Smisek. Maddison’s sparkling smile brightens the day, along with her friendly personality. She excels in math, enjoys reading and writing. Maddison is always willing to help out whenever needed. She has a positive attitude and a great interest in horses.

Paige Hovey has been chosen Unity Middle School’s student of the week. She is in fifth grade and the daughter of Joseph and Jamie Hovey. Paige comes prepared for class and turns in work with a high level of accuracy. She leads by example, is kind and responsible. Paige has a positive attitude and is a joy to have in class.

Nick Hoag has been chosen Unity High School’s student of the week. He is a senior and the son of Amy and Chad Hoag. Nick is always willing to lend a hand and his teachers enjoy having him in class. Nick enjoys playing soccer, snowboarding and other sports. He plans to attend St. Cloud State University in the fall.

Nick resides in Centuria.

Coming events

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APRIL

St. Croix Falls

THURS.-SAT./28-30

• St. Croix Valley Family Home & Sports Show at the fairgrounds, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

• Barbara Young’s oil paintings showing at Grecco’s on the Saint Croix, 3-5 p.m.

• St. Croix Valley Earth Day Conference at the library, conference@stcroixsceniccoalition.org to register, 1-4 p.m.

Clear Lake

MONDAY/2

• Methodist church bake and rummage sale. Thurs.

4-8 p.m.; Fri. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-noon.

Dresser • 5th-annual communitywide garage sale, Thurs. & Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-noon. Maps of locations at area businesses and at garage sales.

Amery

THURSDAY/28

• Adoptive parents support group at First Lutheran, 6:30 p.m., 715-263-2739.

Clear Lake • Compassionate Friends, Tri-County Chapter, grief support in death of a child at First Lutheran, 7 p.m., 715263-2739.

Amery

• Lyme disease education and support at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 7 p.m., 715-268-2856, 715-268-2035.

Dresser • Dresser & St. Croix Falls area VFW Post 4186 & Ladies Auxiliary All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti at the VFW Hall, 4:30-7 p.m.

Luck • Farm toy collectors discussion at the historical society meeting at the museum/library, 7 p.m.

Osceola • Open mike/poetry contest night for Teen Poetry Contest at the library, 5-7 p.m., 715-294-2310 or 715-4858680.

• St. Croix ArtBarn auditions for children’s musical, “Up North!” 6:30-8 p.m., www.stcroixartbarn.com, 715-2942787.

Siren • Ruby’s Pantry at 24534 Hwy. 35/70. Open 1:30 p.m. Distribution 2 p.m.

• Corwin Kronenberg to speak on teaching children responsibility at the school auditorium, 6:30-8 p.m.

• ADRC open house at the government center, 10 a.m.12:30 p.m.

St. Croix Falls • Dresser traprock plant highlighted at historical society meeting at city hall, 7 p.m.

Trade Lake • Beef cow-calf meeting at Beaver Creek Cattle Ranch.

RSVP by Monday, April 25. 5 p.m. tour/dinner, 6 p.m. program, 800-528-1914.

FRI. & SAT./29 & 30 Trade Lake

• Rummage and bake sale at the Baptist church. Fri. noon-6 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

FRIDAY/29 Amery

• Congregational church rummage and plant sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Grantsburg • Smelt fry at the Legion, 5 p.m.-gone, 715-463-5724.

Laketown • Pancake supper at the Laketown Lutheran Church, 5-7 p.m.

Happenings in the Upper St. Croix Valley communities

Luck “When faces called flowers float out of the ground.” e.e. cummings. Shown above is skunk cabbage. – Photo by Gregg Westigard

Siren

Lewis

• Fish fry at Burnett County Moose Lodge, 5:30-7 p.m., 715-349-5923.

• Party for a Lifetime ACS fundraiser at Sundown Saloon. Bingo, music, food and more, 2-10 p.m.

• Lewis U.M. Church rummage sale, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

St. Croix Falls

• Fundraiser for St. Croix Valley Orchestra at Chateau St. Croix Winery, 6-9 p.m., www.scvorchestra.org.

• Johnson, Magraw & Kinney concert at Festival Theatre, 7:30 p.m., 651-271-8200.

Webster • Powwow at the high school.

• José Cole Circus at the high school, 7 p.m.

SATURDAY/30 A&H

• Prescription Drug Take Back Day at the senior center, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Amery

• Ruby’s Pantry at Congregational Church. Doors open 8:30 a.m. Distribution 9 a.m., 715-268-7390.

Balsam Lake • Spring writers conference at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. RSVP by April 15, 715483-9738.

• Free Crappie Fishing Workshop and pancake breakfast at East Balsam Baptist Church, 8:30-10:30 a.m., 715857-5304.

Cushing

• SpringBash at the community center. Dinner 4-7 p.m., bingo, auction, 715-488-2467.

Danbury • Prescription Drug Take Back Day at the tribal hall, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Grantsburg

• Birding tour at Crex Meadows, 8-10 a.m., 715-463-2739, www.crexmeadows.org.

• Prescription Drug Take Back Day at the village hall, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Hertel

Luck • Spring Fling Sale at Bone Lake Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 715-472-2535.

Milltown

TUESDAY/3 Amery

• Cardiac support group at the medical center, 1 p.m., 715-268-0291.

Balsam Lake • Sixth-grade band festival at Unity School, begins at 8 a.m. Concert TBA.

Clam Falls • Coffee hour at Clam Falls Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.

• 5K for Life run/walk, at the high school for Tri-County LifeCare, crisis pregnancy services, 9 a.m., 715-755-2229, osceolatlc.org..

• Legion Auxiliary meeting and potluck at the Legion hall, 6 p.m., 715-483-9386.

Osceola Siren

• Fundraiser at the senior center, 500 card party, silent auction, 1 p.m.

• Humane society spaghetti dinner fundraiser at the Moose Lodge, 4:30-7 p.m.

• Regional Hospice Spring Fling at Northwoods Crossing Event Center, 5 p.m., 715-635-9077.

• Prescription Drug Take Back Day at the government center, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

St. Croix Falls • St. Croix Valley Family Home & Sports Show at the fairgrounds, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Disposal of unwanted prescription medications.

Webster

• Benefit for Ryan Kanke at Crow Bar, 2 p.m., 715-8668869.

MAY

SUNDAY/1 Luck

• Bone Lake Foundation hosted taco supper fundraiser at Bone Lake Lutheran Church, 5-7 p.m., 715-472-2535.

Good Friday Breakfast

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Trade Lake • Trade Lake Swedish Church annual meeting, 6:30 p.m.

• Unity Area Ambulance Service pig roast at 133 Eider St., 3 p.m.-?.

• Prescription Drug Take Back Day at the tribal hall, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

The children, grandchildren and other family members of longtime Siren Senior Center member (and former nutrition program cook) Myrna Thomas, about 14 in all, manned the dining room during the Good Friday Breakfast at the Siren Senior Center, only sitting down to eat when there was a lull of diners. About 180 diners were served during this annual event Friday, April 22. – Photos submitted

• Silent auction at meeting of Indianhead Gem and Mineral Society at the senior citizens center, 7 p.m.

ABOVE: Ron and Cindy Yourchuck, Siren, traditionally bring their whole family to the Good Friday Breakfast at the Siren Senior Center. This year, the family was 13 members strong.

RIGHT: Norm Bickford, Webster, was the first customer who went through the line at the Good Friday Breakfast at the Siren Senior Center Friday, April 22. A hearty selection of eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, cheesy potatoes, cinnamon rolls, juice and other beverages was served and Bickford went away satisfied, as usual.

St. Croix Falls

WEDNESDAY/4 Amery

• Early-stage Alzheimer’s support group at the senior center, 10 a.m., 715-268-6605.

Cushing • Janet Martin, author, will speak at First Lutheran Church, 7 p.m.

Frederic

• Blood pressure screening at Bremer Bank, 9 a.m.1 p.m.

Osceola

• Empty Bowls event at the high school commons, 6:157:15 p.m., 715-294-2127.

St. Croix Falls • Free advance directives workshop at the medical center, 10-11 a.m., 715-483-0431 or 800-642-1336.

THURSDAY/5 Balsam Lake

• 5th- and 6th-grade band and choir concert at the Unity school, 7 p.m.

Centuria • Public meeting referring to Hwy. 35 improvements at the village hall, 5-7 p.m., 715-395-3025.