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Cuts in hours, line items enough to keep status quo PAGE 5

Hunter airlifted Canine officer finds missing Roberts man who had fallen from tree stand PAGE 3

Timber sales take hit Damage to more than 130,000 acres PAGE 7

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A steady breeze unfurled dozens of American flags at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery near Spooner during the annual Veterans Day program, Friday, Nov. 11. The day was originally created to commemorate the armistice between Germany and the Allied nations on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 which set the stage for Armistice Day. The day was set aside to honor the contributions the World War I servicemen made. In 1954 the name was changed to Veterans Day to honor all American service men and women.

RIGHT: Placing the flag over his heart and carrying it out of the ceremony at Shell Lake High School is Pvt. Dillon Hopke. See coverage of area Veterans Day ceremonies in Currents section. - Photos by Larry Samson

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From Bass Lake to Penn State

Grantsburg alumni appointed new Penn State interim president

by Priscilla Bauer Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG/UNIVERSITY PARK, Penn. –The Bass Lake School building where Rodney “Rick” Erickson attended grades one through eight still stands today, recycled years ago into Bass Lake Lumber.

The days of the rural one- and tworoom schoolhouse have been gone for quite some time now.

Erickson has been gone from the Grantsburg area for a long time, too.

Last week, the 1964 graduate of Grantsburg High School was named interim president of Penn State University.

He was appointed to the position

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Rodney Erickson - Special photo after the firing of President Graham Spanier in the wake of accusations of child molestation against assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky.

Briefly 3A Letters to the editor 9A Sports 15-19A Outdoors 20A Town Talk 6-7B Coming Events Back of B Currents feature 1B Behind the Signpost 5B Letters from Home 3B Cold Turkey 3B Just for Laughs 3B River Road Ramblings 4B Focus on the Family 20B

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Rivertown Holiday just around the corner ST. CROIX FALLS - St. Croix Falls is set to celebrate the holiday season in style this year, with new events planned as part of the third-annual Rivertown Holiday weekend. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 3 and 4, visit downtown for food, crafts, shopping, music and Santa. The first new event is the Rivertown Holiday Community Dinner, which will be served at the senior center prior to the weekend, on Wednesday, Nov. 30, from 3 to 7 p.m. Chicken Alfredo will be offered for a suggested donation of $6. Saturday’s events begin at the library with a children’s craft and a bake sale, and continue at the senior center, where you can have lunch and take a picture with Santa. Saturday evening, beginning at 5 p.m., the American Swedish Institute’s men’s choir will perform a candlelight concert outdoors on the Overlook Deck. The Friends of the St. Croix Falls Library is sponsoring this Minneapolis-based choir. The fire pit will be burning, hot cider and hot chocolate will be served, and all are invited to join in. Local choirs and groups are invited to the overlook anytime between 4 and 7 p.m. for some impromptu singing. New for Sunday is an appearance by the Balsam Lake Faith Lutheran Children’s Choir at noon, also at the Overlook Deck. All area choirs and kids are invited to join in for some community caroling around the fire, greet the live animals, visit with Santa and make a birdseed ornament. Local donation drop boxes will be placed at the library and the senior center on Saturday for donations of food and personal care items. Complete itinerary details can be found on the SCF Rivertown Holiday Facebook page, on the Falls Chamber Web site (www.fallschamber.org), and on the posters around town. This celebration is brought to you by the St. Croix Falls business community. - submitted

Golfing in the middle of November isn’t always possible - or comfortable - in northern Wisconsin. But last Saturday, Nov. 12, these duffers were enjoying the links at the Grantsburg Golf Course. Photo by Priscilla Bauer

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Back in the dairy day LUCK - A Leader reader dropped off at our Frederic office last week a copy of the 1939 Land O’ Lakes News, a 30-page booklet of news about the successes and challenges of the Land O’ Lakes Creameries, Inc. “January 1, 1938, will go down in this history as the date upon which the cycle of dairy production in America took its first step into the realm of surplus American agricultural production and was compelled to face a world competitive situation,” said an editorial on the front page, written by President Brandt.

The photo shows a group of men looking at a new Vane churn on display in the Land O’ Lakes supply department showroom.

Shown (L to R) are Carl G. Norum of the supply department, N.J. Hedlund, inventor of the churn, Joseph G. Meyer of St. Joseph, Mo., Theo. Pagh, operator at Luck and Carl Christianson of Luck.

The booklet also carries the entire address of William Murphy, North Dakota dairy commissioner, who made his argument for dairy cooperatives. “I have been engaged in this fight for farm cooperatives since 1908 and am still convinced that only through intensive cooperative effort can the American farmers obtain for themselves a just price for their products,” he said. - with information from Land O’ Lakes News, March 1939

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The state Democratic Party says there were 11 sites around the state that held midnight gatherings to kick off the recall effort. Terese Thomas-Boyd led about 30 petition signers in some chanting at a campaign office on the northwest side of Milwaukee.

Dr. Reggie Adams signed the recall petition. He says Gov. Walker is too divisive.

Adams says rather than waiting and trying to defeat Walker if he runs for reelection in 2014, it's good to make use of the recall option now. Democrats hope there are more than 540,000 people who agree with Adams, because that's how many valid signatures the recall drive needs to collect in the next 60 days. While some question the ability of the effort to reach that goal, petition signer Michelle Bryant takes inspiration from the state Capitol marches earlier this year.

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BRIEFLY MADISON – This week Gov. Scott Walker signed the new state of Wisconsin Emergency Response Plan. The new plan follows the national response framework but also has incident specific annexes for events including severe weather, radiological incident and cyber security. “This year Wisconsin has suffered many disasters and emergencies from a blizzard to a deadly heat wave in July,” said Walker.

“The one thing that all these events have in common is the importance of various government, volunteer agencies and the private sector working together to respond and recover from emergencies.”

The new state emergency response plan contains a basic plan with 15 emergency support functions ranging from evacuation and transportation, search and rescue, and firefighting. The new Wisconsin Emergency Response Plan is available at emergencymanagement.wi.gov. - from the office of Gov. Walker ••• CORRECTION: An audience member who spoke at the Oct. 26 meeting of the Luck Village Board was incorrectly identified as Art Anderson. The individual speaking in favor of appointing Craig Lundeen to a vacant position on the board was Art Johnson. We apologize for the error.

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Control burn at Crex

Hunter airlifted after tree stand fall Canine officer finds missing Roberts man after brief search

Crex Meadows Wildlife Area staff, along with personnel from the Grantsburg DNR Fire Station, Gov. Knowles State Forest, Spooner DNR wildlife and Burnett County Land Conservation Department took part in a controlled burn at the park on Monday, Nov. 7. The objective of the burn, according to DNR Fire Ranger Jay Riewestahl, was to maintain the brush-prairie or pinesavannah habitat for sharp-tailed grouse and associated species. Approximately 300 acres were burned. - Photo by Rob Harris

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer TOWN OF BEAVER – A 35-year-old hunter from Roberts suffered apparently serious injuries after he fell from a tree stand while hunting with a group of friends in a remote location in the Town of Beaver near 160th Avenue on the evening of Saturday, Nov. 12.

According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Michael Hanson was hunting with a group of five other individuals for the day, and at the end of the day, Hanson had not returned to their meeting spot. Calls to his cell phone went unanswered.

The concerned friends called 911 at about 6:30 that evening, which initiated a sweeping search of the area. Within the hour, Polk County Sheriff’s Department canine Officer Kaiser was able to find the missing hunter in the woods, after he had fallen from an elevated tree stand.

Hanson apparently suffered serious injury and was removed from the woods and later transported by air ambulance to Regions Medical Center in St. Paul, Minn., where his condition remains unknown.

Sen. Harsdorf announces listening sessions MADISON - State Sen. Sheila Harsdorf, R – River Falls, will be visiting area communities to listent to concerns and thoughts of constituents on issues before the state Legislature.

Listening sessions have been scheduled in each county within the 10th Senate District.

Wednesday, Nov. 30

County Justice Center (1005 W. Main St.) For more information concerning these visits residents can contact Harsdorf’s office at 800-862-1092 or visit her Web site at harsdorfsenate.com. - from the office of Sen. Harsdorf

ministration in 1984 and named dean of the graduate school in July of 1995. In March 1997, he assumed additional responsibilities as vice president for research.

In July of 1999, Erickson became executive vice president and provost of Pennsylvania State University.

As provost, Erickson was the university’s chief academic officer responsible for the academic administration of the university’s resident instruction, research, continuing education and general welfare of the faculty and students.

In his role as executive vice president, Erickson served as the chief executive officer in the president’s absence, and was centrally involved in most operations.

Among his other administrative assignments at Penn State, Erickson served as head of the Department of Geography in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, and as director of the Center for Regional Business Analysis and associate director of the Division of Research in the Smeal College of Business.

Erickson has an extensive list of accomplishments including researching topics related to geography and economics, including urban and regional economic analysis, international trade, and economic development policies with some of his research appearing in publications, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and The New Republic. He is also a Fulbright Scholar and has been a consultant to various federal and state government agencies, and to business and industry.

“My father taught me there was no job that was beneath my dignity or nothing to which I couldn’t aspire if I wanted. He was scrupulously honest, down to the last cent.

He had an abiding faith in the basic goodness of people.”

Erickson recalled his mother was fond of repeating adages to Erickson and his brother and sister. “My mom had lots of sayings, including the Golden Rule: ‘Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.’ I think I heard it a thousand times. Other regulars were ‘A penny saved is a penny earned’ and ‘Waste not, want not.’”

Erickson said his mother, who taught school in Grantsburg, instilled in him the importance of getting a good education.

“Mom was a true believer in education as the route to a better life and took great pride in her long career as a teacher. She regarded reading as a fundamental skill and worked hard to help students become good readers. Many of her former students still live around Grantsburg.”

Erickson joked he and his siblings may have inherited their love for teaching from his mother as well. ”My brother, sister and I have all spent time as teachers, too, so it appears that there must have been some genetic code passed down.”

He described memories of growing up in rural Grantsburg fondly. “I have very fond memories of growing up in rural Grantsburg. It was a safe place in a broadest sense, except for the crazy stunts we sometimes pulled. We could ride bikes for miles on the country roads, and there was swimming in the lake on hot evenings, fishing after chores, hunting in the fall, county fairs.” He keeps up on his hometown through family still living in the area, visits to Grantsburg every several years and by staying in touch with fellow ‘64 graduates.

Penn State is indeed a long way from Grantsburg, but for Rodney Erickson memories, family and friends will always keep him close to Bass Lake.

Editor’s note: Staff writer Priscilla Bauer interviewed Erickson via e-mail and was excited to reach him as he told her he had received more than 3,000 e-mails recently but gave priority to her request due to the local connection. A video of Dr. Erickson’s message can be viewed at www. youtube.com/penn state. For a complete biography of Dr. Erickson go to the Penn State Web site, www.psu.edu.

10 – 11 a.m., River Falls Public Library (140 Union St.) 1 – 2 p.m., Osceola Village Hall (310 Chieftain St.) 3 – 4 p.m., Grantsburg Village Hall (316 S. Brad St.) 5 – 6 p.m., Balsam Lake, Polk

Erickson/from page 1 As more information on Sandusky’s alleged sexual abuse of young boys came to light, university trustees announced the need for new leadership, removing both Spanier and head football coach Joe Paterno, two longtime Penn State figures.

While neither Spanier nor Paterno have been charged in the case, how much they knew of Sandusky’s alleged actions and how much they could or should have done to prevent them remains in question.

Erickson is now the man charged with bringing Penn State back from the brink of a scandal that has rocked the prestigious university to its core.

When asked to comment on the scandal and the future of Penn State after his first week as the university’s new president, Erickson said this, “It has been a sad and difficult time at Penn State over the past 10 days. My heart goes out to the victims. We will find answers to the questions of how these things could have happened, make changes to right the ship and move forward. Penn State is a great academic institution, and we won’t be defined by the terrible actions of any individual. My job is to help restore the trust in our honesty and integrity and to ensure our duty to do the right thing, the first time, every time.

In his message on Penn State’s live Web site and in a YouTube video, Erickson reiterated this sentiment, saying, “This is one of the saddest weeks in the history of Penn State. It has been difficult to comprehend the horrific nature of the allegations that were revealed in the attorney general’s presentment last week.”

“As a member of the Penn State community for 34 years, as a parent and as a grandfather, I find the charges as they have been described to be devastating, and my heart goes out to those who have been victimized and their families. This is a terrible tragedy for everyone involved, and it will take some time to bring a measure of understanding and resolution to the community.”

Erickson goes on to give students and the public his assurance a full investigation is now under way to determine “what failures occurred, who is responsible and what measures are necessary to ensure this never happens at our university again and that those responsible are held fully accountable.”

Asking for Penn Staters to be patient, avoid speculating and to refrain from passing judgment until all the facts in the case are known, Erickson made this pledge in

assuming the position of interim president.

“I undertake these duties with a firm sense of resolve, and I ask for your support as we move forward. And move forward, we must and we will.”

Erickson will preside over one of the country’s oldest Ivy League universities, which encompasses 24 campuses across the U.S. as well as an online campus. Currently 96,000 students are enrolled at Penn State, which employs some 46,000 employees and has an alumnus more than a half a million strong.

Local roots Erickson grew up on the family farm south of Grantsburg in the Bass Lake area, attending Bass Lake School for eight years.

“Bass Lake Elementary was a two-room school, so students had the same teacher for four years. I remember Miss Christopherson and Mrs. Biederman as strict but wonderful teachers who gave me a good start academically,” said Erickson of his rural school experience. “Because it was a tworoom school and the teachers were stretched to cover four grades, the older students would help the younger students, and those who grasped the concepts first would help their classmates.”

It is clear from Erickson’s recollections, growing up in a small community influenced Erickson throughout his life.

“There was a tightly knit community around Bass Lake. Parents were closely involved with the school. Neighbors helped neighbors with the farming and other things. There was lots of sharing. Social life also involved the school and the local churches. Extended families got together often. I learned that family and friend are the most valuable things you can have.”

Erickson is cousin to the late Harvey Stower and Stower’s sister, Pat Anderson of Amery.

Road to Penn State After graduating from Grantsburg High School, Erickson attended the University of Minnesota where he earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Erickson later received a doctorate degree in geography at the University of Washington.

Erickson’s long and illustrious academic career began at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

In 1977, he joined the faculty at Penn State. He was promoted to the rank of professor in both geography and business ad-

A long way from the family farm Erickson has come along way from the family farm south of Grantsburg but hasn’t forgotten his roots.

“Farming was hard work, but it provided a sense of accomplishment that is harder to see in many other lines of work,” reflected Erickson.

Erickson keeps grounded, so to speak, with the demands of his busy university career farming on his land near State College.

“I raise corn and soybeans. I do the tilling and planting mostly between the hours of 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. I contract for the harvesting. Tractors have better lights – along with cab, air and heat – these days, quite unlike the equipment we used in the 1950s and ‘60s at Bass Lake.”

Erickson said his father was a hard worker, who taught him values which have served him well throughout his life.

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Unity looks into trademarking the Eagle

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE — A school’s mascot and logo are among its key identifiers, embodying elements of both academics and sports while unifying the students and community in a common school spirit.

At Unity Schools the Unity Eagle is the symbol that plays this role, and the school board last week discussed whether or not the logo should be trademarked. No final decision was made, but the board directed district Administrator Brandon Robinson to gather more information on the idea.

“There have been instances in the past,” said Robinson after the meeting, “where the Unity logo was used by vendors in advertising and soliciting of local businesses.

The vendor said the proceeds would go to benefit the school but that was not the case.”

The school and school board, he said, are trying to see if there is a way they can be more involved in determining who uses the logo and for what purposes.

“We received some information from the WIAA regarding a company that they recommend for trademarking,” Robinson said, “but that company also then wants to exclusively market apparel and goods online.

“We are not interested in doing that as we already have a good relationship with the Unity Booster Club and some local apparel businesses.”

He said the board has directed him to investigate further into the cost of trademarking and whether an attorney would be required to complete the process.

Robinson will be bringing additional information to a future meeting of the school board.

No increase to Webster Village levy Mill rate to increase slightly

by Sherill Summer Leader staff writer WEBSTER - The Webster Village Board passed the 2012 village budget Wednesday, Nov. 9, holding the village levy amount to the same as last year at $381,747. Even so, village taxpayers will see a slight bump in their tax bill because the new library building was taken off the tax rolls. The 2012 estimated mill rate is 10.97 or $1,097 on a $100,000 home. Last year’s mill rate on the village levy was 10.88 or $1,088 on a $100,000 home.

The village board was able to absorb a 10-percent cut in state transportation aids, reduced shared revenue from the state and increases to village employee wages and benefits primarily because of the $48,867 reduction in debt expenditures now that the village has paid off three loans in 2011.

The village board also plans on drawing down the replacement fund this year.

With plans to replace a squad car, finish paying for the street sweeper, replace the one-ton truck and an air-conditioning unit for the community center, among other items, the board is expecting expenditures from the replacement fund to total about $88,000. With only $39,016 in new money into this fund from this year’s levy, the balance is expected to drop from a current $60,064 to about $15,731 at year’s end.

New veterans memorial planned for Oak Grove The July 1 storm blew over the flagpole at the veterans memorial in Oak Grove cemetery. It has been bent out of shape ever since. The sad state of the flagpole has moved Mark Foote and Mike Whiteside to redesign the memorial, going beyond simply replacing the flagpole.

Benches will be added and the trees removed among other things. It is hoped that the new memorial will be complete

by Memorial Day. The village board is considering donating to the cause at some point, but as of now, they gave permission to change the veterans memorial.

Other business • Royal Credit Union has begun implementing its RCU School Program, hiring student workers and preparing to roll out the program. School Sense brings an RCU branch office to the school once a week to help students learn about saving money while offering job opportunities.

• A meeting of the building and grounds committee was set for Wednesday, Nov. 16, at 4 p.m. Included on the agenda are discussions on door signs, au-

Helping those who need to be cared for Governments and organizations weigh priorities

As shown, the flagpole at the veterans memorial is bent, and has been since the July storm. The village board gave approval for a newly designed memorial that should be complete by next Memorial Day. - Photo by Sherill Summer Other business The village board withheld the final payment for the library project until the building community and the architect is satisfied with the flooring in the community room. Both the general contractor and the subcontractor who installed the flooring are aware of the problem, and once the building committee and the architect are satisfied that the problem has been fixed, the payment will be released.

Bruce Gibbs was awarded the contract to remove snow from Main Street this winter.

The election workers for the next term were approved.

Local GOP holds Reagan Day Dinner

ditorium seating, cafeteria tables, storage areas, district vehicles, energy performance, the fitness center, mercury and asbestos abatement and the Hwy. 46 washout area.

• Sue Sopiwnik, school home liaison for the Polk County Preservation and Support program, presented information about the agency and how it works with schools to bring stability to children and families living in crisis.

• Brittany Thomfohrda was introduced as this month’s student representative to the board.

• State testing was conducted in “small daily increments,” according to Robinson, between Oct. 24 and Nov. 11. Students in grades three through 10 are tested to measure progress on the state academic standards. The tests provide information on individual academic progress as well as district and state progress.

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer NORTHWEST WISCONSIN – There are people in the local communities who need help. An abused child. A student with disabilities. An injured veteran. A battered wife. An addict. An elderly person with dementia.

When a person needs help, where beyond the family, should help come from?

At this time of year, especially, the issues comes up of who is responsible, who pays the bill for helping people who can’t help themselves or have no one to care for them who can pay the costs. The issue comes up because governments are setting budgets that include costs for helping people. Social organizations are asking for donations so they can help some people.

And families are looking at their finances.

The continuing economic downturn plays a role in the debate. Rising needs may be met by less public funds and a changing role for government. Nongovernment organizations face less grant money and fewer donations.

The issue surfaces in many ways. The Community Referral Agency doubled the number of abused people it served, providing 4,500 bed nights in 2010 compared to 1,900 in 2009. Endeavors Adult Development Center loses business contracts and asks the county for lower rent. Polk County Home Care sees a rising deficit as clients have less ability to pay. The state decreases some of its aid to local governments. At the federal level, there is debate about whether social services are entitlements and what the cost will be in the future.

Many of the costs are deep in budgets.

Each school district has a special education expense in its budget, offset in part by state aid. Human services and public health budgets have figures showing rising client demand, sometimes with growing waiting lists. And the jails have a number of inmates who need mental health care. The demand for services is hard to measure, and the costs are spread over many budgets.

These are some of the stories of people need help.

An abused child is identified. Human services child protection intervenes and places the child in foster care. In some cases parental rights must be removed and the child placed in a new family.

A child is born with diagnosed disabili-

ties in a family with limited income. Public health’s birth to 3 program provides services to the child and the family.

A child with disabilities enters public school. The school district provides special instructional activities for the child.

The special needs/special education portion of a district budget is one of the largest line items.

An adult living with disabilities spends time at Endeavors Adult Development Center learning skills and developing independence. The family gets free time during the day to work. The role of the county in funding of Endeavors is a current issue.

An adult with emotional issues functions with the aid of medications. The human services mental health unit may help the person get proper diagnosis and help. When off medications, the person may do something that ends up in jail time. Many people are in jail because they have mental health issues, according to local sheriffs.

Families worry about what will happen to an adult child with controlled mental health or developmental disability issues when the family is no longer available to provide assistance. There once were state homes, but most of these institutions were closed.

Many people have addictions, including alcohol, gambling and drugs. Addictions may lead to family violence, financial problems and crimes. Social programs help some addicts, but the use of drugs, the one addiction where use is illegal, may lead to jail time. The drug court is a program trying to prevent prison time for some addicts.

Victims of domestic abuse need immediate help. The Community Referral Agency offers shelter and protection while helping persons re-establish their lives.

Military people come back from combat with physical and emotional injuries. The veterans service departments help these vets get the help they need to rebuild their lives and find employment.

Age can limit people. Some elders can live in their homes with the aid of nursing and care services from home care programs. County funding of the Polk County Home Care program is a current issue. At a point, some elders lose the ability to care for themselves or the finances to pay for their expenses. When that happens and there is no family assistance available, the Medicaid program becomes involved. The funding of Medicaid, sometimes called an entitlement program, is part of a national debate.

Sen. Jauch to hold question-and-answer session The Polk County Republican Party held its annual Reagan Day Dinner at Trollhaugen Convention Center on Sunday, Nov. 13. The featured speaker was Tony Nasvik, president of the Wisconsin Faith and Freedom Coalition. Also speaking at the event was Mary Willett, regional representative of Congressman Sean Duffy, and Rep. Erik Severson, Assembly District 28. Pictured are Sandy Fretwell, chairman, Polk County Republican Party; Nasvik, Severson and Willett. – Photo submitted

RICE LAKE — State Sen. Bob Jauch, DPoplar, will hold a question-and-answer session on Friday, Nov. 18, from noon-1 p.m. in the Blue Hills Lecture Hall at UWBarron County. The event will provide constituents an opportunity to hear from Jauch and to give him their input and

questions.

For more information about this Public Affairs Lecture Series event please contact UW-BC Assistant Professor of Political Science Eric T. Kasper at 715-234-8176, Ext. 5472 or eric.kasper@uwc.edu. — from UW-BC

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Siren votes to keep police department Cuts in hours, line items enough to keep status quo

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer SIREN – The Siren Police Department will remain just that, after the Siren Village Board voted 5-2 at their regular monthly meeting Thursday, Nov. 10, in favor of keeping village police service under the Siren PD flag.

Technically, they voted in favor of not contracting with the Burnett County Sheriff’s Office, but the final departmental budget cuts were called “workable” by Police Chief Chris Sybers.

The final option was “a compromise” of sorts, according to Siren Village President Janet Hunter, and amounted to keeping three full-time officers, with their hours reduced from approximately 43 hours weekly to 38 hours.

“It shouldn’t affect response time,” Sybers stated after the decision. “That seemed to be the public’s top concern.”

In the public comment portion of the meeting, there were several impassioned pleas, comments and speeches in favor of keeping the status quo, with several people openly pleading to keep the department, noting fast response times, first arrival at ambulance calls, even traffic control and funeral procession safety.

“It’s very important that we keep coverage,” stated Marc Hobbie, who said he was speaking on behalf of the lodging industry.

Resident Joanne Peloquin cited her own health issues, that the police were at her home in less than three minutes, assisting during medical calls, even before the ambulance. “They were just great ... really calm, which kept me calm,” she stated with a sigh.

Town of Siren Chairman DuWayne Wiberg noted the incident not long ago where an active shooter was in the village, and how important it was to have local police response. He suggested that with approximately 900 square miles of county for deputies to cover, it means there is

partment is just a short distance north of the village, the cost to the village was not significantly lower than having a specific police department. Sheriff Dean Roland recently gave the village estimates for coverage, but the savings were not as significant as first thought and ultimately led to a decision to keep the status quo, with reduced hours and cuts in several unspecified line items.

Hunter also noted later that if the village scrapped the police department for a year but chose to go back to their own department, the start-up costs would more than nullify any savings.

Ultimately, the board voted 5-2 in favor of keeping the department, but with the aforementioned hour and line item cuts, which were finalized in a closed session later.

Siren Village Board members listened to comments from the public on a budget-cutting pro- In other board action: posal to eliminate the police department. – Photos by Greg Marsten • The board voted unanimously in favor of a resolution to increase the lodgmore pressure on local enforcement. sibly hire out with the sheriff’s office for ing room tax rates from 4 percent to 5 per“It’s a valuable asset,” Wiberg said of police coverage on a one-year trial basis. cent. the local department. “I really don’t see Nobody spoke in favor of contracting • The board also approved an adjustwhere getting rid of the police department with the county, except later during board ment to the way fire protection charges is good for the village.” discussion, when Trustees Tom Anderson are assessed through hydrants, with a Sybers agreed, and cited a petition that and Peggy Moore spoke in favor of the quarter of the assessment to now come was circulated to keep the department, option. Moore noted that “It doesn’t mat- from water/sewer billing. The change and also made a plea to keep his depart- ter what uniform they wear,” and said she should amount to about $1.60 per month ment, saying he was passionate about the wanted to have as much coverage as the to each residence. village, law enforcement, his employees village could afford.

• The board approved a 2-percent wage and the safety of residents.

Trustee Tom Anderson said there had increase for two public works employees, “This doesn’t just affect the village, it af- been “lots of miscommunication” on the with an adjustment in retirement contrifects the entire county,” he said, noting issue of hiring the sheriff’s department. butions. Previous contracts remain the that municipal law enforcement often cov“Towns all over the country are doing same. ers for each other, and that they have it,” Anderson said. “If you can’t afford a • The board approved a resolution to go made numerous combined efforts to ad- Cadillac, you buy a Chevrolet ... eventu- by so-called GASB 54 accounting methdress everything from burglary and drug ally, you have do something else.” ods, which require more specific expendirings to turning back a growing local gang Anderson and Trustee David Doty Sr. ture accounting for capital improvement problem. had a brief heated exchange on the mat- projects.

Sybers - who is also a town chair and a ter, with Doty saying he “didn’t want • The board approved a DNR request county board supervisor - said he recog- more false information spread” on the for additional easement for monitoring nized that budget issues are a real con- issue. wells for the SSG Auto Stop from a previcern, but he said the value of a local police In spite of disagreements over how to ous fuel leak years ago. department is real, and said he had get there, the board seemed to agree that • They also unanimously supported a crunched the budget at length. the need for police coverage is more criti- letter to the Burnett County Board in sup“I believe we’ve figured out how to cal in the warm seasons, when there are port of opening the Gandy Dancer Trail make the numbers work,” Sybers said. thousands of tourists and recreational res- for ATVs. The desire to reduce the 2012 law en- idents, but they disagreed on how to reach forcement budget by approximately that savings goal. $34,000 is what led to the proposal to posWhile the Burnett County Sheriff’s De-

Siren Police Chief Chris Sybers (left) spoke about the proposal to eliminate the department and contract with Burnett County for protection.

Dozens of residents appeared before the Siren Village Board to give comments on the police issue.

Burnett supervisors approve 2012 county budget

by Carl Heidel Leader staff writer SIREN - Compared to the extended debate that accompanied the Burnett County Board of Supervisors 2010 discussion of the 2011 proposed county budget, the discussion and adoption of the 2012 proposed budget was a cakewalk. Approval of the proposed budget came at the board’s meeting Tuesday, Nov. 15, with only one dissenting vote.

The 2012 budget, factoring in revenue from the annual property tax levy, revenue and expense adjustments, comes to $21.5 million. Of that the tax levy will raise $8.5 million. The difference between the 2011 levy and the 2012 levy is $43,230.

The 2012 budget raises the mill rate 0.1282 mills per thousand dollars of property valuation. That’s a tax increase of 13 cents per $1,000 of valuation or $13 on a house and land valued at $100,000.

How that change in the mill rate will

Burnett County Administrator Candace Fitzgerald ponders a question raised during the discussion of the county’s proposed 2012 budget. – Photo by Carl Heidel

work out on individual tax bills is expected to vary from individual to individual. As property values have fluctuated under the influence of the current recession, and as damage from the July windstorm is factored in, the property value of some county residences has declined. But as the values decline, tax rate levies are increased in order to maintain the necessary county income level. So some county residents will see tax increases while others see decreases.

For several reasons, the budget contains wage increases of 2 percent for all county employees, a total cost of $87,989. Factors in the wage increase are county approval of the wage settlement for the negotiated 2012 law enforcement contract, wage negotiations if employees recertify their unions and implementation of a performance evaluation system for county employees.

The actual 2012 tax levy is $675,095

below the state allowable levy. “By employing strong management and fiscal practices, Burnett County has consistently budgeted below its allowable levy resulting in a significant savings to the citizens in the community,” said county Administrator Candace Fitzgerald.

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Centuria moves on downtown rehab grant In other board action and information: • The 2012 budget passed with little discussion. The final budget decreases by 3.95 percent, to $561,322. Under the final budget, the tax levy drops by 1.03 percent, with the village tax rate dropping by 3.16 percent. However, the effect on taxpayers will be minimal, as assessed property values increased by 2.20 percent.

• Trustees approved two appointments for vacancies on the library board, Leslie Peterson and Nora Brihn. They also approved the appointments of Tony Weinzirl, Tom Boettcher and Steve Sylvester to the Centuria Plan Commission.

• Public works Director Tony Weinzirl noted that there will be a public hearing at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17, via conference call, with the state Public Service Commission on a proposal to raise village wastewater rates.

• Officer John DuBois informed the board that the police department was the recipient of a $2,000 speed laser system, as well as a $4,000 traffic safety grant from a recent state Department of Transportation conference in the last month.

• The board approved community gift certificates for up to $300. The village will hold a random drawing for 20 people who sign up at village businesses. Each winner will receive a $15 gift certificate for MarketPlace Foods, as part of a holiday promotion.

• The board approved holding public hearings prior to next month’s full board meeting on three ordinance changes. The first change would restrict open or con-

cealed weapons on village-owned property, regardless of whether an individual held a concealed-carry permit.

The other ordinance change would outlaw the sale, possession and use of synthetic marijuana - called cannabinoids.

The board also moved forward with a Dec. 12 public hearing to review an ordinance change that would restrict sex offender residency and rental locations, designating certain zones as off limits to registered sex offenders.

• Operator permits were approved for Melissa Johnson and Heather Prather.

• The board approved a contract extension for the village assessor, Lisa Meyer.

• There was discussion but no action on possible parking issues at the corner of Eighth Street at Hwy. 35. The police department will look further into a possible no-parking zone near the corner, due to safety concerns.

Seventh DUI for local man Centuria man admits “You got me, I’m done” when stopped

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer CENTURIA – A 54-year-old Centuria man is facing felony charges for his seventh driving while intoxicated, after he was stopped by a Polk County sheriff’s deputy on Hwy. 35 in northern Polk County.

The stop came about at just after 4 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 13, when the deputy noticed a vehicle going very slowly, near the edge of a roadway. The car was also seen crossing the centerline and coming to an abrupt stop near 300th Avenue, near Frederic.

The officer stopped the vehicle out of traffic safety, and noted that the driver, Thomas J. Sullivan, had bloodshot, droop-

ing eyes with very slurred speech. He also noted a strong odor of alcohol.

When first confronted, Sullivan reportedly told the officer “You got me, I’m done!” He also admitted to drinking several beers, but later refused field sobriety tests, stating they were not necessary, that he was drunk.

Sullivan did eventually comply with the testing, which noted a blood alcohol content of .242 - over three times the legal limit. He also was unaware of the actual time, thinking it was about 10:30 p.m. in the evening, when it was actually 4 a.m.

He was taken into custody and arrested for his seventh DUI, with convictions going back to 1993.

Sullivan made an initial appearance on Monday, Nov. 14, before Judge Jeffery Anderson, who set a $2,500 cash bond. He also set a preliminary hearing for Wednesday, Nov. 16, where the judge would decide if enough evidence exists to move the case ahead to trial.

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by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer CENTURIA – After much discussion in recent months about how to deal with eroding infrastructure downtown, the Centuria Village Board voted on Monday, Nov. 14, to move forward with a Community Development Block Grant to assist with just such a rehabilitation.

MSA Engineering representative Teresa Anderson outlined the scope of the application, which needed to be approved for them to move ahead with detailed cost estimates.

If approved, the CDBG would pay up to 30 percent of the overall project, with a scope that includes five blocks of Main Street roadway, new street lighting, curb and gutter and possibly even lighting on a stretch of Hwy. 35 through the village. The village would be responsible for the remaining 70 percent of the cost.

The board approved the first requirement that they adopt a citizen participation plan and also approved moving ahead with the application process, using MSA as the agent for the application.

In essence, the votes were the first step toward seeking state or federal assistance for the rehab, with the application meaning they will now move ahead to develop needs assessments, full cost estimates and project options. It is no assurance that they will be approved, and they likely won’t know a final cost estimate until that

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Alleged sex abuser faces four felony counts Centuria man alleged to have fondled preteen girls

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer CENTURIA – An accused sex offender was taken into custody and is now facing four felony charges, after he was alleged to have fondled several preteen girls, according to Polk County Sheriff Peter Johnson.

Peter M. Geis, 46, Centuria, was taken into custody by Centuria Police on Nov. 11, after he was charged last week with four counts of first-degree sexual assault of a child under the age of 13.

According to the criminal complaint filed on Monday, Nov. 7, Geis is accused of fondling two girls over their clothing numerous times over a three-month period. The girls were 8 and 11 years old at the time. If convicted, Geis faces four 60year prison terms.

The incidents came to light in recent weeks after one of the victims noted the abuse to her mother. That report led to interviews of the two young girls and their mother, and eventually to charges against

Geis, who stands accused of repeatedly placing his hands over the girls underwear, on their private parts and rubbing.

The complaint also includes allegations that Geis left explicit, pornographic images on his computer in Peter M. Geis plain sight for the girls to see, and that one of the girls also witnessed Geis’ assault of the other girl.

Geis appeared before Judge Jeffery Anderson on Nov. 7, where he set a $5,000 cash bond, with numerous limitations on contact with children. His next court appearance is set for Monday, Dec. 12, where he will have an initial appearance. Geis was released on Tuesday, Nov. 15, after posting that bond.

Timber sales take a hit More than 130,000 acres damaged

by Rich Kremer Wisconsin Public Radio NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN Counties in northwestern Wisconsin expect to earn less from timber sales, because a windstorm last summer damaged tens of thousands of acres of forest.

More than 130,000 acres of forest in the northwest of the state were damaged during a severe windstorm on July 1. But for counties, primarily Burnett, Douglas and Washburn, the damage will be felt for years to come in the form of falling timber revenue. Jason Nichols is administrator of the Burnett County Forest and Parks Department. He says during a flyover he estimated that 20,000 acres of county-owned forest had been impacted and nearly half of that would need to be clear-cut, "Most of it is this 30- to 35- to 40-year-old stuff, so we're in there about 10 years early having

to clear-cut a lot of this aspen. That's taking it off the books for the next 10 to 15 years that we had planned on."

On top of that, Nichols says the damaged trees only go for half the price of standing timber. He says he's still working to calculate the economic loss.

In Washburn County, forest administrator Mike Peterson says they got off easy with only about 1,500 acres needing to be clear-cut. But even that will take a big bite out of forestry revenue, "Over the long term we're going to eventually have a loss of between $500,000 to $750,000."

Douglas County has the biggest countyowned forest in the state, topping out at more than 270,000 acres. County Administrator Andy Lisak says about 10,000 acres of that is in the process of being salvaged. Lisak says with those dollars, they've created a forest recovery fund to replant the damaged areas and make up for dwindling timber sales during the next two years.

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Reports show some of state’s largest companies pay little income tax

by Patty Murray Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIDE - Two reports show some of the nation’s, and Wisconsin’s, largest companies pay little or no corporate income taxes.

The left-leaning group Citizens for Tax Justice looked at regulatory filings of 280 companies. It found many paid only about 10 percent in federal corporate income taxes, and 30 paid nothing.

Those findings mirror a smaller report by the Institute for Wisconsin’s Future which calls itself a nonpartisan research group. For the last five months, the group has picked different Wisconsin companies and examine their state corporate tax filings.

In his October report, researcher Jack Norman says three corporations paid no state income taxes since 2000 through 2009. Another paid $3 million. “It’s espe-

cially a problem because all this crisis, the fiscal crisis of the government federal level and state level,” he says. “And the difficulty of having enough money to support government programs. And there is a huge amount of wealth that is simply going untaxed.”

Norman says corporations use legal tactics to reduce their tax liabilities, like setting up subsidiaries and moving taxable profits to states with lower burdens.

“So it’s a very legal process, and it’s just the tax system is set up to be gamed and the people that take advantage of it have the resources to pay the top lawyers and accountants who can maneuver them through these legal intricacies,” he says.

The data was culled from agencies like the Department of Workforce Development and the state Department of Revenue.

Balsam Lake budget approved Board punts on iPads, moves ahead on millpond project

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – The Balsam Lake Village Board held a special meeting on Monday, Nov. 14, to address and finalize their 2012 budget, as well as consider several previously unfinished issues.

The budget came in at $595,995, which is $31,510 or 5.02 percent lower than the 2011 budget. The village mill rate dropped by 5.91 percent to 4.60299 per $1,000 of assessed property value.

The previous Nov. 1 version was off slightly, due to two late omissions. The village will receive an additional $4,000 next year for fire protection from the Town of Balsam Lake, while also adding another $1,000 for police training, meaning the net change was a $3,000 reduction.

The board approved the final budget, which was discussed at length at a budgetary public hearing on Tuesday, Nov. 1.

The most controversial change was a reduction in the library budget, which is $10,000 lower than in 2011. There were also noted changes in law enforcement costs, debt services and municipal building maintenance.

In other board action: • The millpond bridge proposal contin-

The culvert/bridge between Balsam Lake and the millpond has seen better days, and would be replaced and expanded to allow larger boats to access businesses on the pond.

ues to move forward after the board approved a memorandum of agreement with the Balsam Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District on the CTH I project.

The village is accepting a portion of costs associated with a pathway trail on the north side of CTH I, decorative lighting and features, and a few other ancillary costs, totaling $94,190 for the trail and another $64,620 for structure improvements.

The project has been discussed for years, and would include a new, larger culvert/bridge below CTH I, allowing larger boats into the millpond, where there are several businesses. The plan tentatively has the county highway department covering the new roadway costs, and the BLPRD absorbing the new bridge costs.

• The board noted the recent resignation of library director Tricia Olson, effective Nov. 16. Linda Heimstead was promoted to replace her. Heimstead was previously an assistant library clerk for the past two years, and starts on the new director job later this week.

• A proposal to purchase several iPad computer tablets for each board member was put on hold, as they will review the use of a unit next month, and will consider the purchase at that time. The proposal first emerged several weeks ago as a way to reduce the village paper and printing cost, as well as their environmental impact.

The long-discussed CTH I/millpond project in Balsam Lake would expand this culvert/bridge dramatically, allowing larger boats to access the millpond. The village would be responsible for a trail on the other side of the roadway, along with decorative lighting and other features. - Photos by Greg Marsten

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Our annual hunting guide section, included as a third section in this week’s issue of the Leader, provides some valuable information - if you read and heed it.

Highlighting “the best of” staff writer Marty Seeger, who provides our readers with outstanding sports and outdoors coverage all year long, it includes some key pieces that are worth taking the time to read.

“Hunting’s often overlooked accident” (page 5 of the hunting section) takes a look at the potential dangers of tree stand hunting - evidenced by one of our front page headlines this week, and a series of tragic headlines from Minnesota over the past several days - dealing with tree stands.

In this section, Seeger writes about a DNR clarification of a news release concerning the new firearms law - a critical read for sportsmen heading into the woods this season.

And elsewhere in this issue, he reminds hunters of the high potential for wildfires this season. The weather may turn cold and wet enough to cancel out that danger - but it’s good information to keep in mind, just the same.

And remember - if you’re entering the woods with a loaded gun, realize you’re likely safer than a cliff jumper but probably not as safe as being on the golf course.

Know your backdrop, as they say. A stray bullet struck a cabin in the Town of Anderson this past weekend, according to Burnett County Sheriff Dean Roland.

Perhaps from someone doing some preseason target shooting.

Heightened awareness is a good rule of thumb.

••• A Gannett Wisconsin Media story by Jeff Starck this week (Google More youth are hunting, but not enough to offset losses) presents an interesting scenario of hunting, claiming there’s the potential for a “downfall of a tradition.”

While hunting license sales have dropped from about 875,000 sold in 2000 in Wisconsin to about 828,000 last year, the hunting tradition is still strong, particularly in our neck of the woods.

But the story makes some good points - noting that while young people are taking up the sport, due in part to several initiatives by the DNR - they are outnumbered by adults who have given it up and old hunters who have wandered off to that big tree stand in the sky.

State lawmakers got into the act in 2009, passing a law that allows 10- and 11year-olds to hunt. More than 11,000 of them purchased licenses in both 2009 and 2010.

Key to the continuation of the hunting tradition are youth programs that teach responsibility, sportsmanship and safety.

Here’s to generations hunting together safely during this nine-day hunt.

••• Leader reporter Gregg Westigard filed a story this week (Helping those who need to be cared for) which gives us an idea of what local government representatives are up against when trying to prioritize spending in light of an ill economy and people who depend on help from public-assisted programs.

“When a person needs help, where beyond the family, should help come from?” is an important question posed by the writer.

It’s evident that the cold is descending literally and figuratively as we glance at today’s headlines.

Roughly 65,000 people - including 29,000 children - will leave Wisconsin’s BadgerCare rolls under a plan to cut more than a half-billion dollars from Medicaid, according to a story filed by Wisconsin Public Radio’s Shawn Johnson.

That estimate assumes many people will leave the program because they won’t be able to afford the premium increases. Gov. Walker’s health services secretary, Dennis Smith, noted that the proposal is about trying to slow the rate of growth of the program to keep it more in line with the overall economy.

“It appears, Mr. Secretary, as though you’re talking about widgets instead of people,” responded State Sen. Bob Jauch.

What do those people do in July of 2012 when they can no longer afford health care and will have no place else to turn to care for their children, Jauch asked.

There’s little room these days for empathy as the money dries up and voters clamor for responsible spending so they don’t slip into the “need” category themselves.

There is a plan B in the BadgerCare issue should the federal government not approve the state Legislature’s proposal which may push 65,000 off the program’s roles.

It would likely kick 53,000 people off BadgerCare. Better than 65,000.

Stories that are food for thought - as distasteful as it is.

• 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. Ryan Paul 1233 Longworth House Officce Building Washington, D.C. 20510 202-225-3031

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• Letters to the editor • Doctor feel good Last week, Wisconsin Rep. Dr. Erik Severson, Republican from Osceola, congratulated himself and other Republicans for passing bill AB 147 that allows doctors to “speak openly to their patients without fear.”

What AB 147 actually does is to cover his and his fellow medical people’s rear ends, by preventing any admission of a mistake on their part from being used in a malpractice suit. The doctor wants to feel good by apologizing for his mistakes, but doesn’t want to be held accountable for them.

This is like a criminal confessing to his crime and expecting the prosecutor to ignore the confession. Severson wants the absolution of confession without the penance.

Severson is looking out for his own personal interests as our legislator. If he apologizes to you, I think I would sue.

Russell B. Hanson Cushing

Sean Duffy fi fig ghts for us Sean Duffy stood strong in promoting spending cuts before increasing the spending limit. He supported the Balanced Budget Bill, limiting government spending so it doesn’t exceed its income.

He knows that government always finds a way to spend tax dollars rather than cut redundant and unnecessary spending.

Duffy has supported cutting costs such as: Amtrak subsidies - $1.565 billion, funding for public broadcasting - $445 million, eliminating duplicate education programs (H.R. 2274) - $1.3 billion annually and the list goes on. With a $15 trillion deficit, we have to cut nonessential spending.

President Obama says the House is obstructing his jobs bill. Well, the House of

Representatives passed over 15 job bills, which Sen. Reed has refused to bring to the floor for a vote. So, who’s obstructing?

Congressman Duffy has steadfastly protected Medicare for seniors. He opposes ObamaCare and the certain subsequent raises in Medicare premiums and drug costs it will impose on seniors. Democrats and companies like AARP, with their misleading advertisements, would have you believe cuts to Medicare and Social Security will be immediate but proposed changes would be for people 55 and older. If changes aren’t made, the young people paying into these programs will not be able to collect and that is not fair.

Sometimes the truth is hard to take but facts don’t lie and these programs are simply not sustainable if everything continues as is.

There is a huge difference between facing the facts and making changes necessary to secure the future for us and just burying your head in the sand, refusing to accept the inevitable.

Duffy is accepting the truth and trying very hard to protect these programs for us now and in the future.

Karen Johnson Webb Lake

Getting rather than giving Asking the rich to pay their fair share, as the present administration continues to trumpet, has a nice ring to it. It sounds good to the ear.

But let’s apply that principle across the board. First, let’s all go to the Dairy Queen. Suppose you and I want a large Hawaiian Blizzard, yum, and Warren Buffet wants one also. Looking at the menu, we find scrolled across the top these categories: No income – free; only allowance – 25¢; minimum wage - $1; $10 hour - $3.50; $20

hour - $6.99; $50 hour - $15; teachers - $20; doctors - $35; lawyers - $100. Well, you get the picture. Who determines these categories? What is the criteria for the fee? Is the cost justified in any category from fee to infinity?

Multiply this scenario for every transaction and there wouldn’t be any dollars left for taxes. Then what?

The wealthy choose private schools, multimillion-dollar homes, high buck cars, prime seating at entertainment sites, upscale dining, wines, etc. It seems to me they could choose to pay more taxes.

Better yet, they could pay their employees much better wages, rather than employing people to search out loopholes or bribing government to butter their bread, or greasing the skids with campaign contributions.

However, there is a way that seems right to a man but leads to destruction, and that way is getting rather than giving.

Sincerely, Stan Miller Luck

Be aware I have thought a few times of writing a letter to the editor, usually in response to an issue where the letter would only serve a selfish purpose. But this morning my frustration reached a level that I am choosing not to keep out of the public. And hopefully I can bring an awareness to others.

When my daughter went to start her car this morning, she returned inside rather shaken up and upset. Her stereo/CD player (her birthday present) and iPod (a friend’s she was borrowing) had both been stolen. We cannot see that anything else was taken. However, they may have been looking for something else as the contents of the console were also emptied

on the seat and floor of my car. We live on a corner lot, in town. A streetlight lights the whole front of our house. This happened between 2:30 and 6:30 Monday morning. I am not sure if they were on foot or in a vehicle, our dog never alerted us. So if anyone may have seen or heard anything, please report to it the Frederic Police Department.

I am outraged that someone has the actual gall to steal property from someone in the first place, let alone in a spot where there is such potential for getting caught.

Maybe its not gall, but just stupidity.

And its not only stealing the property, but also trust and any feeling of safety we may have had. To the person or persons who did this, you should think about something important to you, part of your life, who you are, (such as music and driving around with friends listening to your favorites). Now think hard, if possible, and imagine that being ripped away from you. Maybe I’m being a little extreme, just trying to get my point across. Not that I expect a person with that mentality to actually read a letter to the editor.

To everyone, be aware. I have never felt the need to keep vehicles locked while in my driveway. But we will now, along with other safety precautions. Please be aware of your surroundings and neighbors. Tell your neighbor if you think something is off. I know we will be much more cautious and watchful for our place and the homes surrounding us. To parents, when my girls even come home with a shirt I don’t recognize, I ask where it came from.

And I would certainly ask about a couple hundred dollars or more of electronics. So please ask your son or daughter if you do notice anything and make them do the right thing.

Kris Peterson Frederic

• Area news at a glance • Youngest mayor won’t run again RICE LAKE - Mayor Romaine Quinn announced Monday, Nov. 7, that he will not seek re-election in the spring, while city Councilman Dan Genereau announced Friday, Nov. 11, that he will run for mayor. Quinn said he wants to pursue his education. Quinn, who is now 21, was elected in April 2010. At the time he was the youngest mayor in the history of Rice Lake. His election as mayor followed a term on the city council. Genereau, 65, a former financial planner, has represented District 4 on the city council since 2006.

District 4 is the southern part of the city.

In a statement announcing his noncandidacy, Quinn thanked his supporters and stated his plans for the future. “I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you who supported and worked with me on my journey through city of Rice Lake politics these last three years. I could not have done it without you. It has been a humbling, yet inspiring

journey that renews my belief that any person can truly make a difference in the lives of his or her neighbors. I believe we can all agree that we are blessed and should be proud to live in a community such as ours.” - Rice Lake Chronotype

Armed robbery DULUTH - An armed robbery occurred at a Taco John’s in Duluth on Saturday night, Nov. 12, just after 9 p.m. Police say a man in a ski mask demanded money while brandishing a handgun. According to the Duluth Police Department, the man made away with an undisclosed amount of money and still has not been found. The robber was described as 5’10” with a stocky build. Anyone with information should call the Duluth Police Department.

- redrockonair.com Lawsuit against TV station HUDSON – A Hudson doctor of naturopathy has won the largest defamation lawsuit award in Minnesota history. A

jury awarded Susan Anderson $1 million in compensatory damages from Twin Cities television station KSTP. Anderson sued KSTP over a 2009 story the station ran that alleged Anderson, then known as Susan Wahl, “de-prescribed” an anti-anxiety medication to a patient, Cheryl Blaha, also of Hudson, who then attempted suicide as a result. Both Blaha and her husband, Eric, were also named in the suit, but jurors found that they were not liable for any damages in the case. The jurors also did not award any punitive damages.

In her suit, Anderson pointed to the records of Blaha’s medical doctor which indicated that doctor had reduced the medication and that there was no proof of the alleged suicide attempt. Anderson claimed KSTP knew the story was false as evidenced by medical records dating back to 2007 and the fact that Blaha saw her medical doctor a week after the alleged suicide attempt and said nothing about it.

Anderson’s lawyer, Patrick Tierney, said

that since the jury found “actual malice” in its verdict, it would be difficult for KSTP to have the award overturned or reduced. KSTP’s lawyer, Paul Hannah, disagreed and said his client would likely appeal the verdict and the award. - Hudson Star-Observer (rivertowns.net)

Charged with 10th OWI HAYWARD -A Northwoods Beach resident, Stuart B. Miller, 56, has been charged by Sawyer County authorities with felony 10th offense drunken driving and 10th offense driving with a prohibited blood alcohol concentration. Miller was arrested on Sept. 12 by Lac Courte Oreilles Police Officer Twylia Dailey. She followed Miller’s black Toyota truck turning onto Hwy. K from Peninsula Road. He went left of center and drove south at slow speeds. He turned into the LCO Casino parking lot where he was arrested. Sawyer County Record (haywardwi.com)

UW think tank suggests new kidney donation model

by Shamane Mills Wisconsin Public Radio MADISON – A UW think tank is suggesting a regulated system of live kidney sales that is intended to promote donation of an organ in high demand. Currently 40 percent of those needing a kidney get it from a relative or friend. But sometimes they can’t - the living donor and patient are medically incompatible. Strangers are sometimes paired; ensuring each couple gets the needed kidney. This creates a

“chain” of donors, however, that chain doesn’t get very long, says UW-Madison professor David Weimer with the La Follette School of Public Affairs. “The problem is, there are few altruistic donors.

We’re talking a couple hundred a year.”

Weimer is proposing a system to get more donor kidneys by paying for the first one. The recipient of that kidney would then have a friend or relative give and on and on it goes creating a donation chain.

Under Weimer’s proposal, the federal

government would pay for kidneys that would be purchased and distributed by a nonprofit group and given to existing transplant centers who had the longest list of donor chains. He said there would be strict rules to prevent exploitation of poor people from selling a kidney to make money, “In other words, make sure the person knew everything about the transaction. If someone said they were going to donate you would allow them to withdraw at any point up until the actual do-

nation.”

The World Health Organization opposes commercial organ sales; Weimer says his plan wouldn’t be a direct purchase of a kidney. He predicts more people will need kidney transplants in the future. He says risk factors for renal disease, like obesity, are growing while the supply of cadaver kidneys is likely to dwindle as the nation gets better at preventing fatal car accidents.

Bilingual ballot to debut in Milwaukee

by Selene Jaoudi-Escaler Wisconsin Public Radio MADISON - The first federally mandated bilingual ballot in Wisconsin will soon debut in Milwaukee.

Latinos now make up over 17 percent of the city’s population. Because of this, the U.S. Census Bureau announced that Milwaukee must comply with the Voting Rights Act, which requires language assistance for voters in a language minority

group if they reach more than 5 percent of the voting-age population. This means that all election materials, including the election commission Web site, signs at the polling place and ballots, must be offered in Spanish. Bilingual poll workers must also be available for certain communities.

Susan Edman is the director of the city of Milwaukee election commission. She says her office is already working to comply with the mandate, “What we’ve done thus far is we have completed most of the ma-

terials on our Web site, it is now in English and also in Spanish. We have sent out 52 letters to individuals that we have identified as leaders in the Hispanic community asking them to help us recruit bilingual poll workers.”

Some critics of the Voting Act requirement say the cost of going bilingual will put an added financial strain on local jurisdictions like Milwaukee. Edman says the state Government Accountability Board will cover some costs, but the trans-

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lation of the Web site and ballots will fall under the city’s election budget. She says she does not believe the long-term costs will be that expensive since it will be a single ballot, “The instructions will appear in English and then below that they’ll appear in Spanish. And then under all the contests, anything written will appear in English and then Spanish underneath it.”

Edman says Milwaukee voters can expect to see the changes by the Feb. 21 local primary election.

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Concealed carry limits discussed in Luck

Library/museum seeks to ban weapons from property

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer LUCK — Wisconsin’s new concealed carry law went into effect Nov. 1, and the Luck village board last week was considering a request from the public library and museum to declare their building and grounds a “firearm-free zone.”

That measure was passed by a 5 to 2 vote at the Wednesday, Nov. 9, meeting of the board.

According to a letter from Marty Messar, chairman of the library board, and Chuck Adleman, president of the Luck Area Historical Society, both Milltown and Frederic have already declared municipal properties to be off-limits to firearms.

Luck village Trustee Kristine King, representative to the library board, pointed out that there are large numbers of children in the library, which is causing the greatest concern for the library board.

Reading a letter from the library board and historical society, King noted that the Wisconsin state Legislature “specifically declared public school properties off-limits to firearms.” Therefore, the letter continues, “it stands to reason that other public buildings frequented by children should enjoy similar status.

“We feel the library and museum building falls into this category.”

Discussion at the meeting moved on to include all municipal buildings, such as the village hall, village shop and golf course property.

A memo from village attorney Adam Jarchow indicated that the board can ban weapons from municipal buildings, allow weapons, or do nothing, which means that weapons will be allowed.

The question, said village Administrator Kristina Handt, is whether or not the board can ban weapons from one municipal building, namely the library, without banning them from all municipal buildings.

If the board does nothing, noted Trustee Bob Determan, weapons could be brought in to meetings of the village board.

“I wouldn’t want someone coming in with a gun,” said King.

“The state Legislature deemed it neces-

sary to be able to carry guns onto the floor for their protection,” said Trustee Ross Anderson. “Not in the gallery, but on the floor.

“With the current climate in the neighborhood here,” he continued as several others chuckled, “maybe we should be able to protect ourselves.”

The intention of the law, Anderson said, is to be a deterrent to those who would commit a crime. This element would know that someone may be on the premises who could prevent the crime with a weapon.

Trustee Craig Lundeen concurred, adding that a person with criminal intent won’t be stopped by a sign on the building prohibiting firearms. When Trustee Hassan Mian later asked how employees felt about the law, golf course director of operations Sloan Wallgren said he agreed with Lundeen, believing that those who would do harm would do so despite a ban, while those in harm’s way would be unprotected.

This led Mian to ask whether it follows that guns should be allowed in the library since there are vulnerable children inside.

“Are we here to try to second-guess the state law,” asked Anderson, “and determine where and when?”

Village President Peter Demydowich said the goal was not to second-guess the law. “But we can make our own restrictions tighter than the state law.”

Trustee Phil Warhol said he felt the library and museum building is different from other municipal buildings, and that he was comfortable with some sort of weapons ban there. Regarding other municipal buildings, Warhol said, “I’d have to think about that more.”

As the board went to a vote on a motion to have the attorney bring the village ordinance into compliance with state law and at the same time ban weapons from the library/museum property, Mian argued that the board was being inconsistent.

The board, he said, seems to want guns in municipal buildings for protection, yet does not want to keep the same logic for the library/museum building.

“If anyplace needs more protection,” he said, “it would be the library because there are more children there.”

Both Mian and Determan voted against the motion to bring the current ordinance into compliance while banning weapons

at the library and museum. Trustees Anderson, King, Lundeen, and Warhol, and Demydowich voted in favor.

In his letter to the board, Jarchow states that the board is immune from liability if it does not ban weapons in municipal buildings. If the board does ban weapons, regulations for both employees and the public will need to be established.

Tattoo business An individual interested in opening a tattoo establishment in the village is asking for changes in the village ordinance regulating the business, but the vote to amend the tattoo ordinance was postponed until next month.

According to the report from Handt, Charlie Higgins has met with her to review the current regulations that, according to Handt’s report, are compliant with state statutes.

Higgins, who has operated a tattoo shop in St. Paul and is now looking at opening one in the former bakery on Main Street, seeks three changes in the current ordinance. Two of his proposed changes stem from the fact that he plans to use disposable needles.

The current ordinance states that a sign must be posted at tattoo establishments warning customers about the potential transmission of hepatitis B, but because he plans to use disposable needles Higgins is asking for the elimination of this requirement. He is also asking that language regarding the rinsing and cleaning of needles be removed from the ordinance because he uses disposable needles.

The third ordinance change Higgins is requesting is the elimination of a 24-hour waiting period between the time the customer signs the consent form and has the tattoo applied.

Handt, in her report to the board, said she was “neutral” on the waiting period change, but felt the requirements for the hepatitis B sign and references to needle washing should stay in the ordinance in case another establishment opened that does not use disposable needles. She indicated that the ordinance could be amended to allow exemption from the washing requirement if disposable needles are used.

During the public comment period at the beginning of the meeting, the owner of the Main Street building where Higgins

is looking at opening his shop questioned Handt’s handling of the issue.

Art Johnson said Higgins was asked how often the police would be called, adding, “I don’t really think that’s the way to present yourself to somebody that’s going to try to come in and invest in the town or buy a business.”

Johnson pointed out that the two blocks that make up Main Street include four empty buildings and four buildings that are for sale. Mentioning the recent issues with signs and sidewalks, Johnson said, “It seems like you’re trying to make the people madder downtown, not help them out.”

Toward the end of the meeting Handt responded, saying that she has met with Higgins and talked with him by phone multiple times, explaining the process, possible loan programs and the ordinance.

“By no means am I trying to chase businesses away from the village,” she said. “I spend a lot of time going through these programs and other options with people because they’re not aware of it.”

Handt said she has gone out of her way to stay in touch with Higgins and provide him with the information he needs.

Other business • At the recommendation of the golf course commission, the board voted to approve a change in the commission that would allow for one nonresident to be a member. The change, said Demydowich, would allow for greater diversity and reflect the large outside membership of the golf course.

• Martin Dikkers was appointed to a five-year term on the redevelopment authority. Dikkers replaces Danette Olsen, who recently resigned from the redevelopment authority.

• The board approved a recommendation from the golf course commission to make changes in the agreement between the country club and the golf course. The one-year agreement increased the percentage of gross sales paid to the golf course from 5 percent to 20 percent, allowing the country club to retain $2,000 for startup costs rather than $1,500. It also earmarks the additional funds provided to the golf course for capital improvements rather than for covering general operating expenses.

Energy issues discussed with U.S. Rep. Duffy BARRON — Energy issues were the hot topics during a meeting Tuesday morning, Nov. 8, between Barron Electric’s Board of Directors and employees and U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy. Topics included rail reform, Environmental Protection Agency rules, clean water, spent nuclear fuel and standby generation.

Director of Member Services Cheryl Forehand discussed railroad reform and the Surface Transportation Board. Forehand said, “Rail and barge transportation are Dairyland Power Cooperative’s, Barron Electric’s wholesale power supplier, single biggest budget item. Because of a lack of competition, coal transportation costs have increased significantly since 2005. We would like to see more rail competition, which is why we support Sen. Herb Kohl’s bill to take away the antitrust status railroads currently enjoy. Sen. Kohl’s bill would enhance competition and help all shippers work for smaller rate increases in the future.” Forehand asked Duffy to consider sponsoring or co-sponsoring a rail bill in the House.

Barron Electric Director Scott Warwick discussed the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, which was finalized by the Environmental Protection Agency on July 6. The first phase of compliance begins Jan. 1, 2012, for SO2 and annual NOx reductions and May 1, 2012, for ozone season NOx reductions. This new rule with a nearly immediate implementation schedule does not allow enough time to plan and finance for compliance measures. In addition, nearly all utilities in 27 states will be under the same tight time lines and all trying to purchase and install equipment at the same

U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy (center) talks with Barron Electric employees and directors on Tuesday, Nov. 8, about energy issues. Also pictured are Barron Electric General Manager Dallas Sloan and Regional Representative Mary Willett. — Photo submitted time. Warwick also discussed the Maximum Achievable Control Technology Rule, which includes a compressed three-year time line for compliance. The rule is expected to be finalized in early 2012, with compliance requirements within three years of the final rule or by early 2015.

Duffy commented, “It is difficult to pass these costs onto consumers, when not a lot of jobs are being created. I’m doing my best to make sure EPA becomes more reasonable.”

Lineman Dan Ripplinger commented on the Clean Water Act, which calls for stricter guidelines for power plant cooling water intakes. Dairyland Power has met all requirements of the Clean Water Act. Proposed new rules could cost $100 million per plant, if building water-cooling towers is required. The final rule is expected in

November 2012. The options for compliance are limited and very costly and could result in the need to shut down coal-fired power plants reducing reliability of the power supply system.

Barron Electric Board President Selmer Nelson remarked on spent nuclear fuel, which cost Dairyland Power and cooperative members $6 million a year or $390,000 for Barron Electric members for a shutdown nuclear facility. The federal government promised to take spent nuclear fuel starting in 1998. However, this has not happened.

Barron Electric Board Director Richard Bol discussed the RICE Rules HR 3185.

Barron Electric and Dairyland Power have reduced peak electric use through the Load Management Program with memberowned standby generation. These efforts

have helped eliminate the need for additional coal-fired generation and have improved reliability of the distribution system. Beginning in 2013, the EPA is planning to implement their most recent final rules in the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines, also known as the RICE Rules. In these rules, standby generation for peak shaving will no longer be allowed. Peak-shaving programs enhance electric reliability and lower cost to members by reducing demand on generating plants.

General Manager Dallas Sloan thanked Duffy for voting to pass H.R. 2273, the Coal Residuals, Reuse and Management Act. This coal ash bill specifically directs EPA to treat coal as a nonhazardous material and giving states significant oversight. He also thanked him for co-sponsoring the Regulation Moratorium and Jobs Preservation Act of 2011, H.R. 2898, as well as co-sponsoring and voting for the TRAIN Act, H.R. 2401. H.R. 2898 prohibits any federal agency from taking any significant regulatory action until the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a monthly unemployment rate equal to or less than 7.7 percent. H.R. 2401 delays the implementation of two major rules, the Cross State Air Pollution Rule and the Maximum Achievable Control Technology Rule until a cumulative impact study is completed.

Duffy said, “These are real-life stories that affect families and people. I want to assure you that I am listening to Wisconsin businesses and my constituents on the best way to get this economy growing and create jobs.”

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Kuhlman receives stewardship award Dorsey new fire chief

by Tammi Milberg Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – At the Monday, Nov. 14, city council meeting, councilman Paul Kuhlman was surprised by the mayor and council when his name was read as the recipient of the St. Croix River Valley Stewardship Award. Mayor Darrell Anderson stated that Kuhlman has done so much with the Wert Nature Preserve either working in the area or giving tours through it to several groups, organizations and individuals.

“It’s an honor that we have people who have a love for the area and want to make St. Croix Falls a better place to live,” Anderson said. “I have heard many positive comments from people and groups who have been given tours through the Wert Preserve. While I have not had a chance to get there myself, I commend the work that Paul does there. It’s unbelievable what he’s done.”

Kuhlman accepted the award humbly stating he was surprised and he thanked the council and mayor for selecting him for the honor.

The history of the award goes back to 2001 when the cities of St. Croix Falls and Taylors Falls first received such an award from the National Park Service. The award was given to those cities mayors then Terry Lundgren, St. Croix Falls, and

Councilman Paul Kuhlman received the St. Croix Falls River Valley Stewardship Award for 2011 at the Monday, Nov. 14, city council meeting. The award has been given by the city to a member of the community who promotes and/or protects the St. Croix River Valley since 2001.

– Special photos Loren Caneday, Taylors Falls - for fighting a power company from building an above-ground high voltage power line through the river valley and reaching a mediated settlement with Xcel Energy to have the power line buried through the valley. The preservation and protection of

Mike Dorsey is sworn in as the new fire chief for St. Croix Falls by city clerk Bonita Leggitt.

Dorsey was elected by the fire department at their last meeting and his position as the new chief was confirmed by the city council Monday, Nov. 14.

the river valley was the goal of the cities and after each city received the award, they decided to recognize people from their respective communities with an annual recognition.

In other business, the council confirmed the fire department’s election for fire chief by swearing in Mike Dorsey. Dorsey is credited for having a lot of interaction with the volunteers. Council representative to the fire department, Brian Blesi, stated, “We have a very committed volunteer group. Mike has been very instrumental in leading our volunteers, and I would endorse the fire department’s decision to have him as the new fire chief.”

The council also discussed the budget.

A budget hearing took place at 6 p.m. and the council needed to act on the budget that evening on the regular council meeting agenda. The council discussed the fact that in order to keep the budget in check without a significant raise in taxes was to include several cuts including a public works department position. The council debated making a cut because they did not want to have to lay an employee off.

However, the alternative was to increase the taxes. The budget cuts to public works wages is an estimated $50,000, or 13.91 percent. Discussion about cutting the library budget took place, but it was argued by some members of the council that the library was understaffed. The council was updated that the budget presented that evening did not account for $10,000 in overages for wages to the fire department

that went over the budget. After much discussion and suggestions for possible cuts, the council agreed to lay off the public works employee and add money back into the contingency fund.

The city of Taylors Falls CERT task force requested the city to join them. CERT stands for Community Emergency Response Team. The partnership with St. Croix Falls would benefit Taylors Falls with recruiting volunteer members. The city of Taylors Falls accepted this program a while back and since then Taylors Falls has secured 12 volunteer members. They need 20 to begin training for the emergency response service. They decided it would be good to partner with St. Croix Falls to collaborate resources much in the way they do with the joint chamber of commerce. The plan is to have a team in place for the region for emergency situations.

The program is a FEMA program and some grant dollars are available. The council discussed the idea of collaborating with Taylors Falls to have volunteers serve on the CERT team. The main question was who would be the person in charge of getting the training together and the response team together during an emergency. Brian Blesi suggested that persons volunteering for the fire department could fill out a form in the event they want to serve the community, and perhaps cannot devote the time the fire department would require and would be able to serve in a less demanding capacity. City Administrator Joel Peck stated he would be willing to work with the Taylors Falls representatives in getting some spark of interest on this side of the river. The council agreed with that suggestion.

The council heard a proposal from Denise Bosak to hold an AKC dog show in St. Croix Falls. She is looking for a venue and thought of the fairgrounds. She asked the council for another suggested location. She is also in need of a 21-volunteer member group to help in getting the show scheduled and organized. She said she is halfway there on the members.

The council suggested that she contact the county board about the fairgrounds and that she attend the next tourism committee meeting to help with getting something off the ground for this type of tourism-promoting event, including volunteers needed for the committee. Bosak is one of just two breeders of Tibetan mastiff dogs in the state of Wisconsin. The event is nonprofit and Bosak travels to many dog shows. She stated she felt that the event would bring many people to the area and also bring money to the area.

370 yards of warmth Luck Lutheran quilters make 100 handmade quilts, headed overseas

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer LUCK – It was quite a sight last week at Luck Lutheran Church, as 100 handmade quilts were carefully draped over the backs of almost three dozen church pews - the culmination of a yearlong project meant to spread the word of peace, love

and charity through the magic of BTUs, batting and remnant material.

The project was the culmination of a group of dedicated women in the Luck Lutheran Quilters Club, a volunteer group that made the 100 quilts for an Evangelical Lutheran Church in America project that will ship the quilts to needy people and families overseas, from Africa to Asia, wherever they are needed.

“They’re all the same size,” said Hilda Trudeau, who said they are all 60-by-80 inches large, meaning with 100 quilts, they

There were enough quilts to drape over every pew in L u c k Lutheran Church. The quilts have since been donated to overseas missions. - Photos by Greg Marsten

total over 370 yards of warmth. Plus the group made dozens of layettes for babies, and over 90 health kits with supplies for school kids.

“It’s a really fun project,” Trudeau said with a grin. “And I think they look just beautiful when they are all together like that.”

It was between 10 and 15 women who made the bulk of the quilts, and they also created a special quilt this fall that was sold at auction, made from various pieces of every quilt, that one fetched over

$1,000.

“I just wanted you to see it when they were all set up,” Trudeau said. “It’s the last time you’ll see them.”

The variety, colors and materials are amazing, and draped over the backs of 34 Luck Lutheran Church pews, they are as inviting as a feather bed in January.

From Luck Lutheran, the quilts will head to ELCA offices in Minneapolis in the coming days, and from there will be shipped across the world to needy families.

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County unanimously passes 2012 budget

Supervisors vote down raise for next term

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE — With little discussion and only one comment from the public, the Polk County Board of Supervisors Tuesday night, Nov. 15, unanimously approved the 2012 budget. None of the supervisors or staff in attendance at the meeting recalled another unanimous passage of an annual budget.

Total expenditures in the 2012 budget are $58,078,272, and the tax levy was set at $21,584,854.

For the first time in at least 20 years, said county Administrator Dana Frey, Polk County will see a decrease in the tax levy.

The 2012 total levy will be $21,584,854, down $19,145 from the 2011 levy of $21,603,999.

Expenditures are also down from last year to the tune of nearly $1 million, or 1.7 percent.

But while the expenditures and levy are both down somewhat from last year, an average decrease in property value of 8 percent means that the taxing mill rate will go up on most properties.

Changes in property values from 2011 to 2012 vary across the county. Last year’s taxing mill rate of $4.874 per $1,000 in value meant that, in 2011, property valued at $100,000 was assessed a county tax of $487.40 In 2012, with a taxing mill rate of $5.238 per $1,000 in value, properties valued at $100,000 with be assessed taxes of $523.80, an increase of about $36.

However, if property valued at $100,000 last year decreases in value by the countywide average of 8 percent, that same property will now be valued at $92,000. In that case, county property taxes would be $481.90, a decrease of $5.50 from last year.

As part of his budget presentation, Frey reviewed staffing and departmental

Randy Korb, St. Croix Falls, was appointed as Polk County supervisor for District 8, taking the seat left vacant with the resignation last month of Wendy Rattel.

William Johnson IV is the chair of the Polk County Board of Supervisors. changes that have led to cost reductions.

A restructuring in the human services department cut out four senior staff and saved between $200,000 and $250,000 without reducing services.

A decision to combine the aging department with the Aging and Disabilities Resource Center of Northwest Wisconsin eliminated one position and saved $60,000 without a reduction in services.

About three positions in the health department’s home-care program were eliminated along with three vacant positions in law enforcement.

In all, the county will have about 11.5 fewer full-time equivalent positions in 2012 than what it had in 2012.

Frey also presented a breakdown of 2012 expenditures that indicated personnel costs make up 53 percent of expenditures. Professional services make up another 22 percent, debt service is 8 percent, supplies 7 percent, operating expenses 5 percent, and fixed charges of 2 percent, with 3 percent labeled as “all other.”

Supervisor compensation A 14 to 8 vote means that compensation for individuals elected to the county board next April will remain the same as it’s been for the past 11 years.

Sponsored by Supervisors Patricia Schmidt and Russell Arcand, the resolution to increase per diem rates for committee meeting attendance drew fire from a number of supervisors who felt that the board should wear as tight a belt as the employees.

“I’m not in this for the money,” said Supervisor Brian Masters. “I do this for the public. We need to decrease out budgets a bit because of the economic times.”

The resolution called for members of a standing committee to receive a per diem increase of $15 — from $60 to $75 — for each regular committee meeting attended.

It also stated that members of a committee would receive $50 rather than the current $40 for attendance at a special meeting or any other scheduled meeting

Sharron Lofgren was recognized at the Tuesday, Nov. 15, meeting of the Polk County Board of Supervisors for her 18-plus years of service to the senior citizens of Polk County. Board Chairman William Johnson IV presented Lofgren with the Senior Achievement Ruth Paynter Award from the Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups and Wal-Mart. Lofgren is a longtime director of the meal site in Milltown. — Photos by Mary Stirrat of a committee of which the person is a member.

Supervisors currently receive compensation of $100 for each board meeting, and the resolution maintained this amount.

Schmidt said that the average annual compensation for a supervisor is about $3,000. The county’s budget in 2000 included $150,710 for the county board, she said, but the 2012 budget includes only $137,000.

Supervisors Jim Edgell, Larry Voelker and Neil Johnson agreed with Masters’ comments on the increase.

“We’re here to try to trim the county budget,” said Voelker, “and relieve the tax burden of our citizens. I’m not here to make money. I’m here to save the taxpayers money.”

Department heads were told to tighten their budgets, said Johnson, who then wondered how those department heads would feel when the supervisors got a raise.

Supervisor Gary Bergstrom said he believed the purpose of the compensation should be to attract quality candidates to the board. So far, he said, the current rates have accomplished that goal.

“The amount that’s been established has been adequate,” he said. “We’ve had good people on the board.”

In addition to the $100 per meeting, the county board chair receives $5,000 per year and the vicechair receives $1,000 per year. Current Vice Chair Ken Sample

made a motion to amend the resolution to eliminate the vicechair’s compensation, and to add that anyone required to take the chairman’s seat for a meeting would receive $100 for that meeting.

Sample’s motion passed by a vote of 14 to 8, after which the resolution, as amended, passed on a voice vote.

Other business • Individuals interested in running for a seat on the county board can pick up nominations papers, but circulation of the papers for signatures cannot begin until Dec. 1. Nominations are due no later than 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012.

• Interviews for the position of director of human services will be held in early December.

• Marvin Caspersen, chair of the highway committee, read a proclamation from Gov. Scott Walker declaring Monday, Nov. 21, as Snowplow Appreciation Day. Average snowfall in northern Wisconsin is 60 to 160 inches, compared to 10 to 60 inches in southern Wisconsin. There are more than 100,000 miles of road to be cleared of winter snow in the state.

• Frey has been directed to study the home health-care program, which is expected to lose between $124,000 and $130,000 in 2012. Patricia Schmidt, chair of the health and aging committee, said the study will include an evaluation of citizen need for the service, financial viability and alternatives.

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by Shawn Johnson Wisconsin Public Radio MADISON - School districts would be allowed to use student test scores as a factor in disciplining or firing teachers under a plan that passed the state Assembly.

Teachers could not get fired solely because of bad test scores, but test scores could be a factor. Elkhart Lake Republican sponsor Steve Kestell says his plan includes no mandates to fire anyone.

“What there is is a relaxing and allowing our local school professionals to run their schools,” he says. “I don’t think we should be afraid of that. I don’t think we need to micromanage every single decision from here in Madison.”

But Democrats, like Corey Mason of Racine, say the plan is just the latest in a string of attacks on teachers this year that started with the elimination of collective bargaining. And in urban districts like Racine’s with higher numbers of kids who struggle, Mason says this plan sends the wrong message to teachers.

“You are saying to those teachers, dedicated teachers who’ve given their lives to educating students in tough districts ‘your economic security may be at stake, so the smart thing to do is to go to the easier school district even though the greatest need’s in those urban school districts,’” he says.

Mason says it would be like firing doctors because they only handle the sickest patients.

Republicans say the plan guards against that because it only evaluates teachers on so-called “value added” test scores, meaning scores that show how students progress over time.

The plan makes several other changes to schools, including one that relaxes the requirements for participating in Wisconsin’s SAGE program that incentivizes small classrooms.

Several people have noted the similarity between the Badger State and a portion of failing stucco on the side of the former Luck movie theater, now occupied by Bri-Bri The Computer Guy. - Photo by Greg Marsten

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“Opportunity Knocking” Gary Guernsey (Jan Rozumalski) and Rudy Delveckio (Matt Pennington).

Dancing, music, innovative software, lost cell phones, kids trapped in wells and escaped felons made for a very successful production of “Opportunity Knocking” Friday, Nov. 11, and Saturday, Nov. 12, at Luck High School.

Front desk clerk/felon spokesperson Clare (Taylor Joy) checks out hotel partner F e l o n i a Berman’s (Maia Lehmann) guns.

Can a hostage-taking really start over a lost Mr. “It’s the Eggtacular!” crooned some of the AlbuPotato Head flashlight? Apparently, as Ort Ban- men Singers about an egg-based town celebration, derboot (Jordan Bazey) proved. tainted by food-borne illness.

Photos by Greg Marsten

Sisters Julia and Sonja (Katelyn Dinnies and Kylie Rich) struggle with being told they may not have a room to rent, after all, as Matt Pennington looks on.

The family and guests at the bed and breakfast listen in to news from Rudy Delveckio.

The Lumberjacks (L to R) were played by John Denny, Brody Kunze and Eric Blaser. The trio offers to use a battering ram to get the girl out of the well.

Henry Berman (Michael Jenssen) avoids getting socked by a vase.

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Veterans Day program

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Luck Elementary School students gave a hearty salute to veterans and reprised numerous patriotic songs during their Veterans Day program Friday, Nov. 11.

The Cub Scout color guard brought the colors in and out of the auditorium for the 11/11/11 program.

The Luck Junior and Senior High band brass section was right on key for the program.

Badger State reps Taylar Anderson and Michael Jenssen gave a speech and presentation on the importance of recognizing the true sacrifices of veterans.

Photos by Greg Marsten

In a new twist, Class of 2012 seniors made a line to greet and thank all veterans in attendance at the program, which was a welcomed surprise for this WWII Iwo Jima survivor.

Veterans Day program

Siren LEFT: The Siren High School band performed during the Siren Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 11.

RIGHT: National Guardsman Staff Sgt. William Shafer pauses for a moment of silence during the Veterans Day program at Siren.

Shafer spoke of freedom not coming without effort during the program.

Jill Tinman’s third-grade class led in the Pledge of Allegiance during the Siren Veterans Day program.

Photos by Sherill Summer

Winner of the local VFW Patriot’s Pen writing contest, Madisyn Jones, read her essay at the Siren Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 11. Her entry will now compete at the district level. She was one of several of this year’s local VFW contest winners. Lucas Stiemann was the first-place winner of the local Voice of Democracy contest and will compete at the district level as well. Trisha Kopecky wrote an essay that placed second in the Voice of Democracy contest, but moved Peggy Moore enough for her to award it the Commander’s Award. Finally, Siren High School history teacher Rick Larson is nominated for the National Citizen Educator of the Year Award for his work collecting World War II stories. He will compete at the district level as well.

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All-Leader volleyball team

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer LEADER LAND – Hats off to another amazing season for the Grantsburg Pirates volleyball team, and to Deb Allaman-Johnson for her success in taking a talented Pirates team to their 12th state appearance in school history in just her first season as head coach.

This year’s All-Leader volleyball team has a vacant spot in the Coach of the Year category to include the talent

filled area, which includes seven teams. Yet, if there was a spot in there for the coach, it would most certainly include Allaman-Johnson. We’ve also eliminated positions this year, and focused more on the athletes themselves, as they tend to contribute to far more than just one position. Congratulations to those who made the team for the first time this season, and to those who repeat the tradition.

It was another quality year of volleyball, and we look forward to next season already.

Honorable Mention: Frederic: Mya Rivera and Autumn Schmidt. Grantsburg: RuthAnn Pedersen and April Campana. Luck: Angela Gore and Jenni Holdt. Siren: Raven Emery and Amber Moore. St. Croix Falls: Alexis Erickson and Jessica Rademacher. Unity: Brittany Thomfohrda and Maddie Ramich. Webster: Sarah Nyberg and Chelsea Larson.

All-Leader volleyball first-team athletes

Carly Larson Senior / Grantsburg

Kylie Pewe Junior / Grantsburg

Gab Witzany Senior / Grantsburg

Nikki Ticknor Senior / Grantsburg

Bella Nelson Sophomore / Luck

Sam Schwieger Junior / Grantsburg

Maria Miller Senior / Frederic

Corissa Schmidt Senior / Frederic

Jaimee Buck Junior / Luck

Sarah Petznick Senior / St. Croix Falls

All-Leader volleyball second-team athletes

Christina Weis Freshman / Webster

Tessa Clemenson Sophomore / Luck

Grace Corbin Junior / Grantsburg

Sarah Bader Junior / Unity

Sydney Geisness Junior / St. Croix Falls

Hailey Olson Junior / Unity

Macy Hanson Sophomore / Grantsburg

Ashley Dexter Junior / Luck

Brittany Coulter Junior / Siren

Camille Marsten Sophomore / Luck

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All-Leader football team All-Leader team this year, and because of so many players playing both sides of the ball, and in some cases, several different roles on the team, we’ve opted out of listing their positions as well, even though some contributed greatly to one position or another.

The Leader salutes another wellcoached season, in particular with Ken Belanger’s Frederic Vikings team, and one of the first playoff appearances in recent

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer LEADER LAND – In light of choosing athletes from two different conferences playing at different levels and enrollments, deciding who should be listed to the All-Leader football team can get quite tricky. In order to accommodate a Leader Land area filled with so many talented althletes, we’ve eliminated the first and second team status to include one giant

memory for the Siren Dragons under coach Bill Hoefler. It truly was a season to remember for many teams, and it will be interesting to see what the next one brings, especially with the eight-man football format. Congratulations to all athletes, coachs and the communities that supported them throughout the season.

Honorable Mention: Frederic: Erik Stoner and Ray Kurkowski. Grantsburg: Nolan Hanson, Connor Myers and Daniel Larsen. Luck: Cole Engstrand and Evan Armour. Siren: Elijah Hinze and Isaac Wegner. St. Croix Falls: Jake Sommer and Joe Rademacher. Unity: Clay Peckman and Xavier Foeller. Webster: Anthony Dietmeier and Garrett Eichman.

All-Leader football team selections

Waylon Buck Senior Frederic

Jake Rademacher Senior St. Croix Falls

Dayton Rivera Senior Frederic

Ben Kufalk Senior Luck

Bryce Williamson Senior Frederic

Adam Chenal Junior Frederic

Peter Chenal Freshman Frederic

Damien Rasmussen Senior Grantsburg

Cody Benedict Senior Grantsburg

Jordan Hughes Senior Unity

Aaron Dietmeier Sophomore Webster

Shay Johnson Junior Siren

Hunter Wilson Senior Luck

Alex Bertram Senior St. Croix Falls

Blain Clemons Junior Frederic

Reed Sorensen Senior Unity

Evan Oachs Linebacker Siren / Senior

Kyle Hunter Junior Luck

Ben Clausen Senior St. Croix Falls

Chris Hopp Senior Frederic

David Ohnstad Senior Grantsburg

Andrew Brown Senior Siren

Erik Swenson Senior St. Croix Falls

Will Haines Senior Siren

Evan Ryan Junior Grantsburg

Nate Despiegelaere Senior Unity

Josh Baer Senior Webster

Murdock Smith Senior Siren

Alex Mikl Senior St. Croix Falls

Brady Turner Senior Unity

Ian Lexen Junior Frederic

Austin Bork Senior Webster

Karsten Petersen Sophomore Luck

Erik Segelstrom Senior St. Croix Falls

Brad Peterson Junior Frederic

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“You made history” St. Croix Chippewa of Wisconsin sponsor Siren Fall Sports Banquet Nov. 1 DANBURY – Tuesday, Nov. 1, was a special night for Siren Dragon athletics: The Siren girls volleyball team and the boys football team and their parents, relatives and friends were honored guests at the Siren Fall Sports Banquet. Sponsored by the St. Croix Chippewa of Wisconsin and hosted by St. Croix Casino Danbury, the banquet program honored both teams and their individual team members for their achievements.

The evening began with a welcome from St. Croix Casino Danbury General Manager Leva “Dino” Oustigoff. “You made history this year,” Oustigoff said, referring to the football team’s playoff appearance. “The St. Croix Tribe has always been honored to support Siren athletics,” he added. “I personally have also worked with most of you in this room at some time or other. Congratulations to all of you.”

After a buffet dinner, volleyball coach Caryn Stanford thanked the volleyball team for a great season. “Although we didn’t win a lot of games, we competed hard and made a lot of progress,” she said.

“I’m proud of all of the girls who participated.” Stanford also praised the volley-

Senior football team members Zach Powers, Andrew Brown, Murdock Smith and Isaac Wegner. – Photo submitted ball program’s training program. “We Kyaisha Kettula received the Hustle Till have an excellent training program,” she You Drop Award, Carly Good took home said. “Without it, we wouldn’t be able to the Mental Toughness Award and Brittany play as hard as we do.” She thanked the Coulter was honored as team MVP. parents of the members of the volleyball Letter recipients were Elizabeth Brown, team for giving the girls support at home. Brittany Coulter, Raven Emery, Carly She also thanked the St. Croix Tribe for its Good, Amber Hall, Emily Howe, Kyaisha ongoing support of Siren High School’s Kettula, Abigail Mitchell, Amber Moore, athletic programs.

Mackenzie Smith, Jessica Strabel and She then introduced the team’s award Whitney Yambrick. winners and letter recipients. Winner of “You made history” resonated in the the Determination Award was Liz Brown, hall again as head football coach Bill Hoe-

fler took the podium. “You went to the playoffs. This is the first year that a Siren High School football team has made the playoffs since 1983.” Hoefler added that the football team had received a plaque recognizing its achievement in making the playoffs. “The plaque will be prominently displayed at the school,” he said. “We have room at the school for a lot more plaques like this. I know this won’t be the last one we earn.”

Hoefler thanked the St. Croix Tribe for its longtime support for the athletic programs at Siren. He also thanked coaches Ron Dorn, Frank Taylor and Mikal Anton; the athletic trainers, Stacy and Megan; the families of the players; and the community of Siren and the entire faculty of Siren Schools for their support of the football program.

Following a detailed recap of the team’s history-making season, Hoefler and Dorn handed out certificates of participation to all team members and varsity letters to players who had earned them. Letter winners were Corey Bauer, Andrew Brown, Jared Emery, Will Haines, Elijah Hinze, Daine Jewell, Shay Johnson, Josh Lemieux, Nathan Martin, Jade Merrill, Reuben Mixsooke, Caleb Mulroy, Evan Oachs, Devan Pavlicek, Kody Pettis, Zach Powers, Murdock Smith, Lucas Stiemann and Isaac Wegner.

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Steen earns academic all-state honors LUCK – The Golf Coaches Association of Wisconsin announced that Avery Steen of Luck High School is an academic allstate honoree for the girls’ golf season that just concluded. Students are nominated

by GCAW member coaches if they meet the following criteria: 1) A cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5, 2) participation in at least 75 percent of their team’s varsity matches, and 3) are at least

a sophomore in high school. Steen is a student athlete who serves as a great example to others, proving that academic and athletic successes are not mutually exclusive.

The coaches association believes it is noteworthy that 155 female golfers from around the state have been honored this year for maintaining high academic standards in the classroom while competing in

varsity golf. In fact, the average cumulative GPA of this year’s honorees is an exceptional 3.852. It is equally impressive that 13 of the top 20 finishers in the state tournament for both divisions combined are academic all-state honorees.

The GCAW was formed by high school golf coaches in 1986 to help build Wisconsin’s reputation for developing quality junior players by promoting golf in our

schools and communities. Besides honoring both boys and girls who succeed as student athletes, the association also selects an annual all-state team for boys and girls based on their playing ability. On March 1, 2012, a newly established award honoring the high school team with the highest cumulative GPA will be announced. – submitted

All-conference football teams 2011 Small Lakeland All-Conference - Offense 1st Team

Position Quarterback Running Back Running Back Running Back Wingback Offensive Line Offensive Line Offensive Line Offensive Line Offensive Line Tight End Split End

Player Grade Philip Larson 12 Adam Chenal 11 Ben Kufalk 12 Josh Malone 12 Nick Herzan 12 Bryce Williamson 12 Caleb Schmidt 12 Jakob Braml 12 Mike Meyer 12 Kyle Hunter 11 Andrew Brown 12 Garrett Krug 12

School Northwood-SS Frederic Luck Northwood-SS Turtle Lake Frederic Shell Lake Turtle Lake Northwood-SS Luck Siren Bruce

Ht. 6’1” 6’2” 5’11” 5’11” 5’9” 5’11” 6’2” 5’11” 5’11” 6’3” 6’6” 6’

Wt. 185 190 180 185 150 225 205 180 190 215 200 175

2011 Small Lakeland All-Conference - Offense 2nd Team

Position Quarterback Running Back Running Back Running Back Wingback Offensive Line Offensive Line Offensive Line Offensive Line Offensive Line Tight End Split End

Player Waylon Buck Tyler Long Jesse Gronning Peter Chenal Evan Oachs Dayton Rivera Will Haines Chris Hopp Drew Czscyon Leo Alcantar Ian Lexen Karsten Peterson

Grade 12 11 12 9 12 12 12 12 12 12 11 10

School Frederic Northwood-SS Shell Lake Frederic Siren Frederic Siren Frederic Bruce Northwood-SS Frederic Luck

2011 Small Lakeland All-Conference Offense Honorable Mention

Position Quarterback Quarterback Running Back Wingback Wingback Wingback Offensive Line Offensive Line Offensive Line Offensive Line Offensive Line Tight End Split End Split End

Player Caleb Parker Nathan Frandsen Hunter Cardinal BJ Burton Austin Murray Nick Murray Matt Thompson Blaine Clemons Gage Harwick Jake Dahlberg Shay Johnson Brian Flamang Cody Darling Chris Olson

Grade 12 12 12 11 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12

School Shell Lake Brichwood Turtle Lake Shell Lake Birchwood Northwood-SS Luck Frederic Northwood-SS Northwood-SS Siren Northwood-SS Birchwood Northwood-SS

Ht. 5’10” 5’10” 5’10” 5’10” 5’9” 5’11” 6’5” 6’ 6’ 5’9” 6’2” 6’4”

Wt. 160 205 195 180 160 240 230 271 195 190 180 180

Ht. 6’2” 6’3” 5’10” 5’11” 5’11” 5’11” 6’1” 6’1” 6’2” 6’ 5’10” 6’ 6’ 5’9”

Wt. 175 225 170 165 180 170 190 210 250 230 210 185 155 145

2011 Small Lakeland All-Conference - Defense 1st Team

Position Linebacker Linebacker Linebacker

Player Dayton Rivera Hunter Cardinal Ben Kufalk

Grade 12 12 12

School Frederic Turtle Lake Luck

Ht. 5’11” 5’10” 5’11”

Wt. 240 170 180

Linebacker Josh Malone 12 Defensive Line Jakob Braml 12 Defensive Line Bryce Williamson 12 Denfensive Line Caleb Schmidt 12 Defensive Line Mike Meyer 12 Defensive Back Nick Herzan 12 Defensive Back Waylon Buck 12 Defensive Back Philip Larson 12 Defensive Back BJ Burton 11

Northwood-SS Turtle Lake Frederic Shell Lake Northwood-SS Turtle Lake Frederic Northwood-SS Shell Lake

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2011 Small Lakeland All-Conference - Defense 2nd Team

Position Linebacker Linebacker Linebacker Linebacker Defensive Line Defensive Line Defensive Line Defensive Line Defensive Back Defensive Back Defensive Back Defensive Back

Player Tyler Long Evan Oachs Garrett Krug Peter Chenal Jesse Gronning Hunter Wison Chris Hopp Brian Flamang Adam Chenal Karsten Peterson Murdock Smith Nick Murray

Grade 11 12 12 9 12 12 12 12 11 10 12 11

School Northwood-SS Siren Bruce Frederic Shell Lake Luck Frederic Northwood-SS Frederic Luck Siren Northwood-SS

2011 Small Lakeland All-Conference Defense Honorable Mention

Position Linebacker Linebacker Linebacker Linebacker Linebacker Defensive Line Defensive Line Defensive Line Defensive Line Defensive Line Defensive Line Defensive Line Defensive Line Defensive Back Defensive Back Defensive Back

Player Evan Armour Cole Engstrand Nick Chafer Cooper LeBrocq Mac Ohm Zach Johnson Joe Christianson Brad Peterson Owen Benson Gage Harwick Leo Alcantar Zach Owens Shay Johnson Kyle Steffen Mitchell Johnson Austin Meyer

Grade 11 11 10 11 12 12 11 11 11 11 12 12 11 11 9 11

School Luck Luck Bruce Birchwood Northwood-SS Turtle Lake Luck Frederic Bruce Northwood-SS Northwood-SS Northwood-SS Siren Turtle Lake Bruce Northwood-SS

Ht. 5’10” 5’9” 6’ 5’10” 5’10” 6’1” 6” 6’1” 6’2” 6’4” 6’2” 5’11”

Wt. 205 160 165 180 195 205 271 175 190 180 190 170

Ht. 6’1” 5’11” 5’8” 5’6” 6’ 5’7” 5’11” 6’ 6’2” 6’2” 5’9” 6’2” 5’10” 6’2” 5’7” 6’

Wt. 220 165 175 160 180 190 190 185 215 250 190 290 210 150 150 170

2011 Large Lakeland All-Conference - Offense 1st Team

Position Quarterback Running Back Running Back Running Back Running Back Receiver

Player Zach St. Aubin Reed Sorensen Jake Rademacher Alex Betram Cody Benedict Joe Koenecke

Grade 11 12 12 12 12 11

School Cameron Unity St. Croix Falls St. Croix Falls Grantsburg Cameron

Ht. 6'2'' 5'11'' 6'0'' 5'8'' 5'10" 6'2''

Wt. 180 190 185 177 153 175

Receiver Offensive Line Offensive Line Offensive Line Offensive Line Offensive Line

Greg Mitchell 12 Nate Despiegelaere 12 Erik Swenson 12 Eric Segelstrom 12 Damien Rasmussen 12 Jake Watkins 12

Flambeau Unity St. Croix Falls St. Croix Falls Grantsburg Cameron

6'3" 6'2'' 5'11'' 5'11'' 6'0" 5'10"

190 211 211 195 243 220

2011 Large Lakeland All-Conference - Offense 2nd Team

Position Quarterback Running Back Running Back Running Back Running Back Receiver Receiver Receiver Offensive Line Offensive Line Offensive Line Offensive Line

Player Ben Clausen Xavier Foeller Kyle Sorensen Alex Almquist Jake Sommer Alex Friendshuh Nolan Hanson Garrett Verdegan Steven Anderson Josh Baer Derick Berrier Patrick Papiernik

Grade 12 12 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

School St. Croix Falls Unity Unity Cameron St. Croix Falls Clear Lake Grantsburg Cameron Unity Webster Clear Lake Flambeau

Ht. 5'9'' 6'1'' 5'10'' 5'11'' 5'8'' 6'7'' 6'0" 6'4'' 5'9'' 6'1'' 6'0'' 6'0"

Wt. 150 217 195 180 150 225 172 190 154 215 210 190

2011 Large Lakeland All-Conference - Defense 1st Team

Position Defensive Line Defensive Line Defensive Line Defensive Line Linebacker Linebacker Linebacker Linebacker Linebacker Defensive Back Defensive Back Defensive Back

Player Grade Josh Baer 12 Evan Ryan 10 Brady Turner 12 Jordan Hughes 12 Joe Rademacher 10 Kevin Bystrom 12 Ben Bengtson 12 Ryan Moen 12 Michael Scharenbrook 11 Justis Hagberg 11 Clay Peckman 12 Steve Mikl 12

School Webster Grantsburg Unity Unity St. Croix Falls Unity Unity Cameron Flambeau Cameron Unity St. Croix Falls

Ht. 6'1'' 5'8" 6'0" 5'11" 6'2'' 5'5'' 5'10'' 5'11" 6'0" 6'0" 5'9'' 5'11''

Wt. 215 132 179 192 181 154 165 190 180 160 154 151

2011 Large Lakeland All-Conference - Defense 2nd Team

Position Defensive Line Defensive Line Defensive Line Defensive Line Linebacker Linebacker Linebacker Linebacker Linebacker Defensive Back Defensive Back Defensive Back

Player Grade Cordell Mateski 11 Derick Berrier 12 Zach Horn 12 Eric Segelstrom 12 Damien Rasmussen 12 Austin Bayer 12 Austin Bork 12 Earl Norris 12 Jake Rademacher 12 Grant Gill 12 Connor Myers 11 Justin Wickboldt 11

School Flambeau Clear Lake St. Croix Falls St. Croix Falls Grantsburg Cameron Webster Clear Lake St. Croix Falls Cameron Grantsburg Clear Lake

Ht. 5'11" 6'0'' 5'11" 5'11'' 6'0" 5'11" 5'6'' 5'8'' 6'0'' 5'11" 5'10" 5'9''

Wt. 215 210 171 195 243 200 150 155 185 160 150 155

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All-conference volleyball 2011 West Lakeland All-Conference Volleyball Team

Player Carly Larson Nikki Ticknor Sam Schwieger Gab Witzany Kylie Pewe Bella Nelson Jaimee Buck Tessa Clemenson Sarah Petznick Sydney Geisness Corissa Schmidt Maria Miller Hailey Olson Christina Weis

School Grantsburg Grantsburg Grantsburg Grantsburg Grantsburg Luck Luck Luck St. Croix Falls St. Croix Falls Frederic Frederic Unity Webster

Grade 12 12 11 Sr. Jr. So. Jr. So. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Fr.

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Camille Marsten Brittany Coulter Ashley Dexter Sarah Bader Maddie Ramich Alexis Erickson

Luck Siren Luck Unity Unity St. Croix Falls

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Golfers on the Grantsburg Golf Course were busy on the links last Saturday, Nov. 12, but it could be their last time out this season, as temperatures begin to level off a bit, and snow isn't far away. – Photo Priscilla Bauer

AREA BOWLING RESULTS Hacker’s Lanes

Sunday Afternoon Youth Games Standings: Gears of War 22.5, The North 22, The Dogs 20, Team Hambone 18.5, The Girls 18, The Bowlers 17.5, Hi There 15.5, The Strikers 10.

Boys games: Kyle Hunter (TB) 242, Chris Hopp (GOW) 232, Austin Bruss (HT) 200.

Boys series: Chris Hopp 556, Kyle Hunter 534, Charlie Lindberg 528.

Girls games: Corissa Schmidt (TG) 181, Lauren Domagala (TG) 166, Avery Steen (TG) 157.

Girls series: Corissa Schmidt (TG) 471, Lauren Domagala (TG) 439, Avery Steen (TG) 434.

Team games: The Bowlers 544, Gears of War 521, The Girls 504.

Team series: Gears of War 1443, The Bowlers 1439, The Girls 1344.

Sunday Nite I No-Tap Mixed Standings: Jeff’s Team 15, Happy Campers 12, Knaubers 11.5, Chuck’s Team 11, Long Shots 10.5, Packer Backers 8, Late Comers 7, No Names 4.

Men’s games: Don Swanson (PB) 278, 268 & 260.

Men’s series: Don Swanson, (PB) 806, Chuck Kruse (CT) 705, Jeff Cummings (JT) 665.

Women’s games: Jan Kruse (CT) 266, Deb Swanson (PB) 230 & 221.

Women’s series: Deb Swanson (PB) 616, Jan Kruse (CT) 581, Judy Bainbridge (LC) 545.

Team games: Chuck’s Team 826, Packer Backers 807 & 783.

Team series: Packer Backers 2349, Chuck’s Team 2282, Jeff’s Team 2168.

Monday Afternoon Senior Standings: Eagles 24, Hummingbirds 18, Badgers 17, Night Hawks 16, Bears 15, Swans 15, Vultures 14.5.

Men’s games (Handicap): Dave Bannie 261, Dennis Bohn 241, Phil Knuf 237.

Men’s series (Handicap): Dennis Bohn 646, Dave Bannie 614, Roger Messer 591.

Women’s games (Handicap): Lila Larson 221, Pat Bresina 220, Mary Young 214.

Women’s series (Handicap): Mary Young 610, Lila Larson 595, Pat Bresina 582.

Team games (Handicap): Swans 801, Eagles 799, Hummingbirds 792.

Team series (Handicap): Night Hawks 2284, Eagles 2264, Hummingbirds 2237.

Tuesday Classic Standings: Great Northern Outdoors 84.5, House of Wood 76.5, Bottle Shop 69, Yellow Lake Lodge 63.5, Frandsen Bank & Trust 50, Pioneer Bar 46.5.

Individual games: Ed Bitler 257, Brett Daeffler 239, Chris Olson 237.

Individual series: Ed Bitler 687, Brett Daeffler 652, Chris Olson 630.

Team games: Great Northern Outdoors 654, Bottle Shop 651, Yellow Lake Lodge 606.

Team series: Great Northern Outdoors 1829, Yellow Lake Lodge 1746, Bottle Shop 1726.

Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Ed Bitler 5x = 257.

Games 50 or more above average: Jason Pearson 236 (+52).

Splits converted: 3-6-7-10: Brett Daeffler.

Wednesday Night Early Men’s Standings: Cummings Lumber 28, Daeffler’s Quality Meats 27.5, A-1 Machine 22, Skol Bar 21.5, Lewis Silo 21, Pioneer Bar 21, Larsen Auto Center 18, Bye Team 1.

Individual games: Chris Rowell (PB) 236, Kelsey Bazey (DQM) 233, Chris Rowell (PB) 232.

Individual series: Chris Rowell (PB) 677, Kelsey Bazey (DQM) 634, Wayne Olson (LS) 631.

Team games: Lewis Silo 1016, Daeffler’s Quality Meats 969, Pioneer Bar 935.

Team series: Lewis Silo 2793, Pioneer Bar 2736, Daeffler’s Quality Meats 2718.

Thursday Early Standings: Wikstrom Construction 18, Daeffler’s Quality Meats 16, Red Iron Studios 16, Fab Four 14, American Family Insurance 12, Hell Raisers 11, Kinetico 9, Grindell Law Offices 8.

Individual games: Bryce Daeffler (DQM) 263, Don Swenson (HR) 256, Nick Skow (DQM) 231.

Individual series: Bryce Daeffler (DQM) 663, Nick Skow (DQM) 652, Brian McBroom (AFS) 639.

Team games: Daeffler’s Quality Meats 658, Fab Four 606, Wikstrom Construction 603.

Team series: Daeffler’s Quality Meats 1887, American Family Siren 1717, Wikstrom Construction 1666.

Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Don Swenson 7x = 256; Bryce Daeffler 7x = 263.

Games 50 or more above average: Don Swenson 256 (+84); Jim Wikstrom 222 (+57); Mike Sullivan 224 (+51); Bryce Daeffler 263 (+76); Joel Struck 200 (+69).

Splits converted: 2-4-5-10: Travis McKenzie. 3-6-7-10: Ed Bitler. 4-5: Bert Meyer. 4-7-10: Bert Meyer.

Thursday Late Standings: Hansen Farms Inc. 26, Fisk Trucking 23, Hog Wild BBQ & Grill 18, Stotz & Company 13.

Men’s games: Eugene Wynn Jr. 216, Larry Fisk 197, Eugene Wynn Sr. 196.

Men’s series: Eugene Wynn Jr. 603, Richard Coen 538, Kenneth Hackett 531.

Women’s games: Heather Wynn 174.

Women’s series: Heather Wynn 460.

Team games: Hansen Farms Inc. 930, Hog Wild BBQ & Grill 825, Fisk Trucking 810.

Team series: Hansen Farms Inc. 2565, Hog Wild BBQ & Grill 2409, Fisk Trucking 2262.

Friday Night Ladies Standings: Pin Heads 48.5, Junque Art 45.5, The Leader 41.5, SKM 38, Meyer’s Plus 37, Pioneer Bar 35, Frederic Design 26.5.

Individual games: Char Sandberg 206, Mona Renfroe 191, Margie Traun 187.

Individual series: Gail Linke 251, Mona Renfroe 234, Char Sandberg 229.

Team games: SKM 654, Junque Art 644, Pin Heads 643.

Team series: SKM 1870, Pin Heads 1815, Junque Art 1735.

McKenzie Lanes

Monday Night Ladies Standings: Wolf Creek Log Furniture 110.5, Frederic Truck & Tractor 86.5, Milltown Appliance 84.5, Edina Divas 79.5, Metal Products 76.5, Alyeska Contracting 76, McKenzie Lanes 64.5, Bye 32.

Individual games: Shirley Wilson 214, Kathy McKenzie 190, Toni Sloper 189.

Individual series: Shirley Wilson 564, Kathy McKenzie 491, Toni Sloper 482.

Team games (Handicap): Wolf Creek Log Furniture 838.

Team series (Handicap): Wolf Creek Log Furniture 2358.

Monday Night Madness Standings: Mishaps 45, Alleycats 41, McKenzie Lanes 40, Eagle Lounge 30,

Bogus Punkins 24, Bye 12.

Individual games: Julia Delougherty 190, Debra Mattson 176, Pam James (Johnson) 166.

Individual series: Debbie Swanson 447, Julia Delougherty 445, Peggy Larkin 438.

Team games (Handicap): McKenzie Lanes 654, Bogus Punkins 644.

Team series (Handicap): McKenzie Lanes 1781, Bogus Punkins 1756.

Tuesday Early Mixed Standings: Lane Crashers 54, 1 Pin Short 42, What the Ek 39, Lemon Heads 33.

Women’s games: Beth Ahlgren 201, Brenda Lehmann 190, Alisa Lamb 157.

Women’s series: Beth Ahlgren 481, Brenda Lehmann 475, Alisa Lamb 458.

Men’s games: Kevin Ek 258, Erv Lehmann 192, Jeff Bringgold 191.

Men’s series: Kevin Ek 658, Erv Lehmann 549, Gilbert Berg 460.

Team games: What the Ek 542.

Team series: What the Ek 1432.

Tuesday Women’s Standings: Gutter Dusters 102, Kassel Tap 94.5, Custom Outfitter 88, Tomlinson Insurance 86, Hauge Dental 80.5, Country Gals 77.5, LC’s Gals 77.5, Trap Rock 74.

Individual games: Kathy Braund 212, Toni Sloper 211, Lois Swenson 209.

Individual series: Toni Sloper 562, Kathy Braund 545, Jane Smith 540.

Team games (Handicap): Custom Outfitter 859, Kassel Tap 857, Hauge Dental 821.

Team series (Handicap): Kassel Tap 2501, Hauge Dental 2399, Country Gals 2392.

Tuesday Night Men’s Standings: Hack’s Pub 25, The Cobbler Shop 24, Dream Lawn 20, Steve’s Appliance 19, The Dugout 19, Nel-Lo-Hill Farm 19, Centurview Park 17, McKenzie Lanes 17.

Individual games: Jim Harder 245, Gene Braund & Kevin Ek 238, Darren McKenzie 237.

Individual series: Darren McKenzie 669, Kevin Ek 660, Gene Braund 619.

Team games (Handicap): Hack’s Pub 1300.

Team series (Handicap): Hack’s Pub 3454.

Wednesday Early League Standings: Suzie Q’s 52, Amrhien Painting 44, Top Spot 40, Hack’s Pub 40, Gerhman Auto Body 38, Holiday StationStore 32, Cutting Edge 30, Bye 12.

Men’s games: Sam Leggitt 246, Craig Willert 242, Darrell Hendricks & Tim Shalander 209.

Men’s series: Craig Willert 695, Sam Leggitt 664, Bob Chitty 555.

Women’s games: Jeanne Kizer 189, Patty Walker 158, Dixie Runberg 154.

Women’s series: Jeanne Kizer 458, Patty Walker 406, Justine Melin & Dixie Runberg 406.

Team games (Handicap): Suzie Q’s 720.

Team series (Handicap): Top Spot 1982.

Wednesday Night Men’s Standings: Hanjo Farms 12, Harvest Moon 12, Edina Realty 10, Davy’s Construction 8, Dalles Electrician 8, McKenzie Lanes 6, Reed’s Marina 6, Tiger Express 2.

Individual games: Sam Leggitt 258, Craig Willert 242, Jim McKenzie 227.

Individual series: Sam Leggitt 631, Jesse Schultz 601, Criag Willert 599.

Team games (Handicap): Tiger Express 966, Edina Realty 963.

Team series (Handicap): Edina Realty 2837, Hanjo Farms 2749.

Thursday Night Ladies Standings: Hauge Dental 107, Hack’s Pub 106.5, Cutting Edge Pro 91.5, Truhlsen Chiropractic 86.5, KJ’s 85.5, Bont Chiropractic 84.5, Eagle Valley Bank 80.5, RiverBank 78.

Individual games: Jen Tober 203, Dawn High 195, Brenda Lehmann & Norma Hauge 191.

Individual series: Denise Donaghue 525, Jen Whelan 523, Brenda Lehmann 522.

Team games: Hauge Dental 814, Hack’s Pub 782, Cutting Edge Pro 778.

Team series: Hauge Dental 2307, Hack’s Pub 2287, Bont Chiropractic 2183.

Saturday Night Mixed Standings: The Bald & The Beautiful 58, Eureka Bombers 50.5, The In-Laws 50, Cutting Edge Pro Shop 48, B&K Cousins 40, Roller Coasters 34, Pin Busters 30.5, T-Dawgs 29.

Men’s games: Darren McKenzie 213, Jeff Lehmann 204, Mike Runberg 199.

Men’s series: Darren McKenzie 600, Jeff Lehmann 596, Mike Runberg 530.

Women’s games: Dixie Runberg 177, Lana McKenzie 169, Jean Judd 165.

Women’s series: Brenda Lehmann 442, Jan Lehmann 427, Dixie Runberg & Toni Sloper 422.

Team games (Handicap): B&K Cousins 860, Eureka Bombers 853, The In-Laws 847.

Team series (Handicap): B&K Cousins 2474, The Bald & The Beautiful 2436, Eureka Bombers 2379.

Black & Orange

Early Birds Standings: Yellow River Saloon 21.514.5, The Tap 20.5-15.5, Black & Orange 17.5-18.5, Gandy Dancer Saloon 12.523.5.

Individual games: Lynn Toivola (T) 175, Donna Crain (B&O) 169, Michelle Lysdahl (YRS) 166.

Individual series: Marcy Viebrock (B&O) 453, Lynn Toivola (T) 452, Michelle Lysdahl (YRS) 438.

Team games: Black & Orange 833, Gandy Dancer Saloon 823, The Tap 821.

Team series: Gandy Dancer Saloon & Black & Orange 2362, The Tap 2356, Yellow River Saloon 2318.

Monday Night Standings: Glass & Mirror Works 22-10, Black & Orange 20-12, Larry’s LP 17-15, Vacant 5-27.

Individual games: Josh Johnson (L) 220, Larry Johnson (L) 201, Art Bliven (L) 191.

Individual series: Art Bliven (L) 522, Josh Johnson (L) 518, Larry Johnson (L) 509.

Team games: Larry’s LP 920, Glass & Mirror Works 918, Black & Orange 871.

Team series: Larry’s LP 2679, Glass &

Mirror Works 2601, Black & Orange 2586.

Games 50 or more above average: Josh Johnson 220 (+56).

TNT Standings: Flower Power 29-11, Cashco 25-15, Larry’s LP 22-18, Vacant 4-36.

Individual games: Jennifer Kern (L) 200, Connie Lundeen (L) 177, Mary Ellen Smith (C) 173.

Individual series: Jennifer Kern (L) 511, Cheryl Scallon (C) 466, Mary Ellen Smith (C) 464.

Team games: Cashco 864, Flower Power 841, Larry’s LP 835.

Team series: Cashco 2534, Flower Power 2383, Larry’s LP 2372.

Wednesday Night Mens Standings: Cashco 23-5, Lions 18-10, Black & Orange 17.5-14.5, Zia Louisa’s 12.5-19.5, Pheasant Inn 8-24, Vacancy 66.

Individual games: Mike Zajac (C) 223, Roger Tollander (C) 198, Gene Ackland (ZL) 192.

Individual series: Mike Zajac (C) 596, Roger Tollander (C) 559, Tim Vasatka (PI) 525.

Team games: Cashco 959, Pheasant Inn 955, Lions 902.

Team series: Cashco 2800, Lions & Pheasant Inn 2629, Zia Luisa’s 2598.

Games 50 or more above average: Mike Zajac 223 (+61).

Early Risers Standings: A+ Sanitation 24-16, Gayle’s Northwoods Hair Design 22-18, Gandy Dancer 20-20, 10th Hole 14-26.

Individual games: Pam Dildine (10th) 181, Connie Lundeen (A+) 170, Janice Carlson (GNHD) 166.

Individual series: Pam Dildine (10th) 509, Connie Lundeen (A+) 463, Donna Crain (GD) 443.

Team games: A+ Sanitation 732, 10th Hole 710, Gayle’s Northwoods Hair Design 690.

Team series: A+ Sanitation 2067, 10th Hole 2042, Gayle’s Northwoods Hair Design 1996.

Thursday Night Ladies Standings: Dolls w/ Balls 24-12, Webster Motel 18-18, Pour House 16-20, Rollettes 14-22.

Individual games: Jackie Churchill (DW/B) 186, Sandy Churchill (R) 165, Daphne Churchill (DW/B) & Brenda Swett (R) 157.

Individual series: Jackie Churchill (DW/B) 527, Daphne Churchill (DW/B) 454, Sandy Churchil (R) 422.

Team games: Rollettes 700, Dolls w/ Balls 689, Pour House 623.

Team series: Dolls w/ Balls 2016, Rollettes 1953, Pour House 1844.

Denny’s Downtown Lanes

Sunday Afternoon Mixed Standings: Redneck Coon Hunters 57, Team Siren 44, George’s Angels 37, Spare Us 34, Blind 23, The Pacifiers 15.

Women’s games: Lori Dake 171, “Trouble” Barfknecht 139, Barbara Loomis 122.

Women’s series: Lori Dake 401, “Trouble” Barfknecht 392, Theresa Eckstrom 334.

Men’s games: Issac Jewell 204, Jim Loomis 192, Jamie Meir 164.

Men’s series: Issac Jewell 517, Jim Loomis 513, Jamie Meir 443.

Team games: Redneck Coon Hunters 465, Spare Us 439, Team Siren 430.

Team series: Spare Us 1269, Redneck Coon Hunters 1219, Team Siren 1140.

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Party permits Four licensed hunters could band together and receive a “party permit” which allowed the taking of an antlerless deer by a designated member of the fourman hunting party. By regulation, one party member was required to wear the party permit band on his arm between his shoulder and elbow. Though “group hunting” was not allowed at the time,

Siren/continued Hoefler also presented trophies to four award winners chosen by their teammates. Sophomore Ethan Java was voted Most Improved Player, junior Reuben Mixsooke was chosen the Biggest Hitter and senior Evan Oachs took home two honors, the Most Valuable Offensive Player award and the Most Valuable Defensive Player award.

Oachs wasn’t finished collecting hardware. For the second year in a row, he won the Coaches’ Award, presented by the coaches to the player who best displays leadership and commitment. “Evan truly exemplifies what a student athlete is,” Hoefler said. “He’s just an all-around good kid, both athletically and academically.”

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there is no known record of any party permit member actually wearing the armband. (Although many bands scrunched-up and twisted prior to deer registration in order to give the appearance of wear.) Could it be that “grouphunting” actually took place before it was legally allowed? Nah.

edge of a bog in the hope of pushing a deer to his dad or an uncle. More often than not, today the beknighted urchin is more likely delivered to his heated stand via an ATV driven by himself or his father. (And they say that some youngsters don’t even field dress their own kills nor assist with processing. Imagine that!)

Garage butchers Many old-timers tell of cold nights in dimly lit garages or barns processing illegally killed and untagged deer. Although these outlaws were tempting fate, there are apparently no records of a “garagebutchered” deer ever going to waste. When the fine for taking an illegal deer jumped toward the $2,000 mark, the number of garage butchers took a steep nosedive, and the deer population burgeoned.

Heaviest deer claims the winner-takeall buckboard While deer hunters have always taken pride and satisfaction in downing a buck with a large set of antlers, the “Cult of the Trophy Rack” (which is firmly established today) was not always the integral be all, end all of the Wisconsin deer hunt. It seems hard to believe today, but back in the 1960s, ‘70s and into the ‘80s, few hunters would even think of passing up an antlered buck that strode within rifle range.

In fact, for what it’s worth, back in those days the deer hunters moccasin telegraph was far more likely to spread envy-tinged reports of the massive 180or 200-pounder than it was the buck with an 18- or 20-inch spread and 10-inch brow tines.

Marauding bands of youth There once was a time when there were few deer hunters over the age of 40 who would walk through a spruce or tamarack swamp or up and over an undulating series of ridges, ravines and swales in order to drive (chase) a deer to a youth on a stand. Back in those days, it was the youth who did the legwork. Today, they say it’s nearly impossible to find a 12- or 14-year-old who will slog and weave his way through a swamp or around the

Salt and bait There was a time in the not-too-distant past when salt blocks and baiting were strictly forbidden as means to at-

tract and/or kill a deer. Cattle farmers who might’ve tempted fate by positioning a salt-block perilously close to the woodlot made sure that one of their sons (see 12- or 14-year-old reference above) would retrieve the salt block and place it in the barn a day or two before opening day so as not to give the appearance of impropriety. As for baiting ... even if it were legal, few landowners in the ‘60s or ‘70s would’ve willingly parted with a dollar or two for a bag of corn only to scatter it on the ground as deer food.

Some famous deer season quotations “You can destroy the evidence, but you can’t destroy the memories”... Anonymous “The company of fools may first make us smile, but in the end, we always feel melancholy”... Oliver Goldsmith “Every saint has a past and every sinner has a future”.... Oscar Wilde “Melancholy men are of all others the most witty”... Aristotle John Ryan may jmr202@yahoo.com.

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Hoefler concluded by saying that the season had been dedicated to coach Bill Sargent. “All of the team members signed a game ball for every win this year. We’ll be presenting Coach Sargent these game balls as soon as we can,” he said.

Everyone deserved a game ball on Nov. 1. The players, the coaches, the faculty members at Siren High School, the families and community and the St. Croix Chippewa of Wisconsin all work together to help ensure the ongoing success of the Siren athletic program. The successful 2011 football and volleyball seasons at Siren High School are proof of that.

Senior football team members Will Haines, Elijah Hinze and Evan Oachs. – Photos submitted The Swami called it quits after Frederic’s heartbreaking loss to Clayton, and therefore finished the 2011 gridiron campaign with a brilliant 55-19 overall record for a 74-percent success rate. A quick perusal of Wisconsin weekly newspapers reveals that the 74-percent mark was once THE SWAMI again far-and-away the best success rate for any prognosticator who exclusively predicts high school games in Wisconsin weekly newspapers. This week, the King provides some samples of e-mails he received over the course of the football season.

The Swami

Volleyball team letter winners, back row (L to R): Mackenzie Smith, Amber Moore, Elizabeth Brown, Amber Hall, Raven Emery, Jessica Strabel and Whitney Yambrick. Front row: Brittany Coulter, Kyaisha Kettula, Carly Good, Emily Howe and Abigail Mitchell.

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Erasmus B. Dragon of rural Siren wrote: “You did a nice job on Siren games this year, but you really blew it on our playoff game with Florence. Did you not do your research”?

The Swami replied: “Good point. Yes, that was a case of shoddy research. All I did was compare scores and opponents off of wissports records, and that was a lazy man’s recipe for disaster. I’ve learned my lesson. From now on all predictions will be based on the study of game film, stats, tendencies, hearsay and clandestine informants.”

Billy Scotson of suburban Frederic emailed: “Wow, did you ever miss the boat on the Frederic-Luck game. While you did not directly insult the hometown Vikes with your amateurish forecast of a Cardinal victory, your prediction was nevertheless an affront to the hometown Vikes.”

The Swami replied: “Sometimes I make a prediction with the sole intention of trying to motivate the hometown squad. While I am a huge fan of the Luck Cardinals, the truth is that since all four corners of my shack sit (barely) within the Frederic School District, my sentiments lie with the blue and gold. In the case of the Luck game, reverse psychology worked and the Vikes coasted to an easy victory.”

Saints Diehard e-mailed: “I’ve gotta hand it to you for your predictions in the first round of the playoffs. You correctly forecasted that Unity, Grantsburg and our Saints would all be pummeled, and you were right on the money. Was the Large Lakeland Conference really that bad this year compared to neighboring conferences”?

The Swami replied: “I’m afraid that was the case in 2011. But what goes around, comes around, boy, and the day will come when teams from the DunnSt. Croix, Middle Border, Heart O’ the North and Cloverbelt conferences will shudder at the prospect of matching up with a Large Lakeland squad.”

Next week, The Swami tackles the first round of 2011-12 basketball predictions.

The Swami answers all e-mails and can be reached at predictionking@yahoo.com.

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I N T E R! C O U N T Y L E A D E R

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

Clearing the air on new firearms rules and, keeping traditions alive

A press release issued by the Wisconsin DNR last week, which appeared at the top of the Outdoors section in the Inter-County Leader, seems to have misled several of our readers, including myMarty self. Evidently, the DNR also took note of Seeger the confusion and fixed the wording in the press release on their The Web site. However, it Bottom wasn’t until after the Leader went to print, Line that the wording of those new rules was actually posted.

In short, the new firearms law will take effect this Saturday, Nov. 19, and it modifies state law concerning the manner in which long-barreled firearms, bows and crossbows can be transported in motor vehicles or placed in or on stationary vehicles.

“Unless otherwise prohibited, you can carry a long gun, uncased and unloaded, in or on a motor vehicle in Wisconsin at any time,” said Tim Lawhern, DNR division of enforcement and science administrator, in the press release last week.

While the new rules seem simple enough to interpret now, the wording of the press release in the Inter-County Leader made it sound as if you could keep loaded rifles in your vehicle as long as it was “stationary,” and you could do so even with the vehicle’s motor running.

This is absolutely NOT the case. Here’s how the DNR reworded what was initially printed in last week’s paper.

• If a firearm is a loaded rifle, shotgun or muzzleloader, it can only be placed on the top or exterior of a vehicle which is stationary. It remains illegal to place a loaded rifle, shotgun or muzzleloader inside any motorized vehicle or to load any rifle, shotgun, or muzzleloader while the firearm or person loading the firearm is still inside the vehicle. All long guns must be outside of a motorized vehicle before a person may load these firearms.

A loaded firearm can be set down on the top or exterior of a stationary vehicle, but it must be unloaded before the firearm is placed inside or transported in or on the vehicle.

• A caveat to the uncased long gun rule – the new legislation does not change Wisconsin law regulating the practice of shining (illuminating) wild animals at night with artificial light. It will still be illegal to possess a firearm of any kind, loaded or unloaded, while shining wild animals.

• The new law allows individuals to hunt from a stationary nonmotorized vehicle, such as a hay wagon, so long as it is not attached to a motor vehicle. Previously, hunting from any vehicle was pro-

hibited, without the distinction of whether the vehicle was motorized or stationary. This change previously had been sought by warden administrators.

“People used to have to take one or more wheels off the hay wagon to comply with the letter of the law,” Lawhern said.

• It will be legal to possess and transport uncased bows and crossbows in a vehicle. However, bows may not have an arrow nocked. A crossbow may not be cocked unless it is unloaded (meaning the bolt or arrow is removed) and cased.

After getting to the bottom of these new firearms rules, I’ve finally been able to focus on what’s really important, and that’s the upcoming nine-day deer hunt.

Every year seems to bring something different to the table, and not just in the rules and regulations, but in weather, the number of deer seen and where I’ll actually be hunting on opening morning.

I’ve never really had a traditional, “night before opening day” hangout, nor have I experienced the cabin life, or what it’s like to head to the almighty deer shack on the eve of opening day. But some things never change, and I’d expect them to happen again this week.

Here’s a list of the things that never seem to change during the week prior and eventual arrival of opening day of the gun-deer season.

• A chill of excitement anytime I hear Ted Nugent’s “Fred Bear,” “Stranglehold” or “Turdy Point Buck” and “Second Week of Deer Camp” by Da Yoopers.

(Or anything by Creedence Clearwater Revival, my Dad’s personal favorite).

• Blaze orange caps seen lining the

dashboards of nearly every passing vehicle.

• Figuring out how to attend at least five prehunt parties, in a span of about four hours.

• Not knowing where I’ll be sleeping Friday night.

• Grandma’s famous pan-fried eggs at approximately 5 a.m., Saturday morning, regardless of where I spent the night before.

• Endless laughter during prehunt breakfast.

• Running late to the stand, wherever that might be. Every. Single. Year.

• Hearing the first rifle shot of the season and wondering what they could possibly be shooting at.

• Uncle David complaining about there not being any deer 30 minutes after legal shooting light.

• Uncle David moving to another stand location, 31-minutes after shooting light.

• Aunt Val heading back to Grandma’s after a few hours of hunting. Likely done hunting for the season.

• All deer headed north, big or small, will be shot, or shot at.

• Endless supplies of chili.

• Not knowing where Uncle Del is to help with deer drives until midweek, because he had to run to Menomonie, Rice Lake or cut wood.

• Spending lots of money on fuel, driving to various camps.

• Looking at everyone else’s huge buck photos.

While this is a mere taste of the yearly rituals I experience, it’s important to keep them alive, and no matter how miniscule, funny or even sad. It’s all part of what makes the annual gun-deer hunt exciting.

Hunters should use caution, as forest-fire danger remains high Fire danger still high until area gets much-needed rain or snowfall

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – Hunters who plan on sitting around a campfire, stoking the shack stove or disposing stove ash should use extra caution during the nine-day gun deer season, which is set to open this weekend, starting Saturday, Nov. 19. As of Tuesday, Nov. 15, the Grantsburg area and most areas in Polk and Burnett counties received very little rainfall, and the next shot at any significant precipitation is pre-

dicted for the opener on Saturday.

“We’ve basically got just a little over a half-inch of rain over the last six weeks,” said DNR Ranger Jay Riewestahl in Grantsburg. “We’re 5 to 6 inches behind normal fall weather, so it’s very dry and people need to use caution.”

While many of the locals have been taking note of the dry conditions, many vacationers and deer hunters are traveling from several hours away, and may not be aware of the high fire dangers the area is currently facing. The July storms have left many blowdown areas, which may increase the fire dangers.

Riewestahl says the best things to do are to be sure to rake the dry leaves or kindling away from the campfire area and to be sure to douse it with water before heading to bed or leaving the area for the

John Hayman of Clam Falls filled his bow tag on Sunday evening, Nov. 13, with this heavy racked 10-point buck. His son, Mark, shot a big 8-pointer from the same tree stand the night before. – Photo by Marty Seeger

day. Be sure to keep the fire small and be 100 percent sure that the coals are completely out. The DNR also advises ATV and other vehicle users in the forests to check around their mufflers for dry grass, leaves and pine needles, as debris can turn to a smoldering cinder, fall off on a grassy backwoods trail, and start a fire.

For those who have woodstoves, it’s also important to dispose of the ashes properly.

“If you’re going to use the woodstove, make sure you put the ashes in a noncombustible tin or steel pail or bucket, and put a little soapy water in there and make sure they’re 100 percent cold,” Riewestahl said, adding that each year in early winter or late in the spring they’ll get a few ash disposal fires.

On the bright side, one day of rainfall or

Bob Kallman of Grantsburg arrowed this 11-point buck near his home on Oct. 28.

Bowhunters are enjoying the longest archery season in state history this year, due to extended seasons, and also because archers will be able to use archery equipment during the regular nine-day gun-deer season, which begins this Saturday, Nov. 19. Archery season will still close on Thursday, Nov. 17, but reopens again on Nov. 19 through Jan. 8. Blaze orange requirements still apply to archers during rifle and muzzleloader season. – Photo submitted

just an inch or two of snow could completely alter the fire dangers this season.

Come Saturday, hunters may not need to be as cautious, but it’s still important to update yourself on the current fire dangers in the areas you plan to hunt this weekend.

“If we get a quarter-inch of rain that fire danger is going to go from high to low. It’s going to change rapidly, but until we get that inch of snow, or two inches of snow or that quarter inch of rain, then we’re going to have high fire danger,” said Riewestahl.

For more information on how to prevent wildfires and to obtain current information on any fire restrictions in effect, contact your local DNR Service Center or ranger station, or visit www.dnr.state.wi.us/forestry/fire/.

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County attorney schools board Role of county, government, supervisors and even who they represent is addressed

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – An afternoon full of educational seminars was on the docket for the Polk County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, Nov. 15, prior to their regular monthly meeting.

One noteworthy presentation was on the role, function and responsibilities of the Polk County Board, and also included an outline of how this year’s legislative Budget Repair Bill may change portions of their budgetary processes, with a lengthy but informative presentation by Andy Phillips, an attorney for the Wisconsin Counties Association.

The role and function of county government was front and center, with Phillips noting that the county is in fact an extension of state government, with many of the same responsibilities that come with being such “an arm of the state.”

“There really is a lot to know!” Phillips said, as he reviewed the roles of municipalities, elected officials, mandates and department heads. He briefly noted how the entire BRB process, agree with it or not, was partly in response to numerous issues and forced county government into a different role, making them take more responsibility for everything from wage rates to merit pay to overall finalized budgets.

“The system that created the current

Attorney Andy Phillips of the Wisconsin Counties Association gave a presentation to the full Polk County Board on Tuesday, Nov. 15, on a topics that included the Budget Repair Bill, the role of counties and even whom elected supervisors truly represent. - Photo by Greg Marsten wage rates is flawed,” Phillips said. “I can assure you that there are people in county government who are overpaid ... and yes, there are also people who are underpaid.”

He said the BRB, and its elimination of collective bargaining rights, means county boards cannot simply fall back on union contract agreements as an excuse for more vigilant budget review, that they are to set

county and departmental budgets with a laserlike focus on the mission of the county, not on their personal agendas, and then let the department heads and managers do the micromanagement.

“You must be a visionary ... but remember, you are elected as a supervisor, a member of the full Polk County Board,” he said, when asked about delineating between representing the county as a whole or the interests of specific voters, parties, businesses or individuals in their district.

“You were not elected to ‘clean anything up,’ pure and simple.”

Phillips stressed the need for counties to plan ahead, especially when they have such an arsenal of funds and employees behind their function. Polk County has over 400 employees and handles over $55 million in funds, which is on par with a major corporation.

“County government is a service-delivery organization,” he said, noting the difference between other states systems, which may have smaller boards or even systems with commissioners, where just a handful of people represent millions of people, which he called “highly inefficient.”

But he stressed the importance of not trying to micromanage, in spite of the difference of opinions that may occur between supervisors, department heads, residents and employees, who should be considered professionals at what they do - that they are the ones practicing a career path, unlike supervisors, who have no real qualifications, beside residency and an interest in government policy.

Phillips also spent quite a bit of time ex-

plaining the various interpretations on policy and administration, while also noting the various differences between how some counties deal with the role and function of an administrator, versus an executive, which mimics the role of a governor.

He also noted that while there are true similarities between corporate bodies and county government, the “stockholders” are not as obvious, and can include residents, taxpayers, employees even tourists.

“But don’t forget the state,” he said with a nod. “You must always remember that county government is truly an arm of the state.”

Phillips said one of the main challenges county boards face is turnover, where a two-year election cycle means it can be a true challenge of continuity.

“You’re always bringing new people up to speed,” he said, suggesting the board draft job descriptions, expectations and other documentation to ensure people who run for the seats are fully aware of what they are getting into.

Phillips said he will be giving a similar presentation to over 40 county boards in the state, and that he was impressed by many of the aspects he has seen with the Polk County system, but noted that there are huge challenges ahead for all counties, due to a variety of reasons and legislative controls and changes.

“We just plain have to change the way we think,” he said with a shrug.

Later presentations focused on running effective meetings, committee restructuring and performance management.

Packing of gift baskets

The women of Trinity Lutheran Church in Falun did their annual packing of gift baskets Sunday, Nov. 13, after worship. Each year they prepare baskets of treats and goodies for people in the community who are sick or shut in. Pictured are: (L to R) Nina Wicklund, Ilene McAlpine, Pat Zaborowski, Carla Molitor and Jesse Anderson. – Photos by Carl Heidel

All packed and ready to go. The gift baskets prepared by the women of Trinity Lutheran Church in Falun contain a holiday mix of everything special, such as jellies, candies, cookies, popcorn, and on and on.

Veterans Day program Honoring the Women Veterans was the theme of the Veterans Day program held at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Friday, Nov. 11. People from northern Wisconsin gathered for the afternoon to show their support and respect for the veterans. — Photos by Larry Samson

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Milltown considers a new TIF Cedar Corp. engineer Patrick Belifuss outlined a proposal to add a new Tax Incremental Financing district on the north end of Milltown, along Hwy. 35. - Photos by Greg Marsten

Area on north end of village on Hwy. 35 to be looked at for development

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by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer MILLTOWN – The Milltown Village Board approved a plan on Tuesday, Nov. 15, to move forward with a possible new Tax Incremental Finance District, in an area adjacent to Hwy. 35 on the north end of the village.

The TIF formation could occur as soon as two months down the road, according to Patrick Belifuss of Cedar Corp., the village’s engineering firm. He is handling the review of the proposal on a multibusiness commercial site and whether it would be worth making into a TIF district for improvements.

The area under consideration runs along the south side of Hwy. 35, on both sides of Stokely Road, up to the Gandy Dancer Trail. It includes Jeff’s Small Engine, C & J Auto and Storage and was the former site of the Tire Experts and other former businesses.

“TIF is a program used to entice new development and expand the tax base,” stated Belifuss, who gave a brief introduction to the program. He said they will investigate whether the noted property would be viable for a TIF, to utilize infrastructure improvements and to determine which type of TIF the property would qualify for, either commercial, industrial or a mixed use. Belifuss said that due to the existing businesses, he thought the commercial application would be most likely, but would be part of the investigation process.

Milltown Village currently has two TIF districts: one in the industrial park and an unused, blighted TIF district as part of the east end of Main Street downtown. Belifuss thinks the village has some headroom for an additional TIF, and he said the current village valuation would allow up to approximately $1.9 million in additional property for a new TID, which would still leave them room for an additional TIF district down the road, if needed.

“We don’t want to max out your ability

to develop a TIF,” Belifuss said. “But you’re in a good situation.”

The village has noted some commercial interest in several portions of the properties included in the TIF proposal, and they might use the TIF for infrastructure improvements, enhancements or demolition.

The board voted unanimously to move ahead with the TIF possibility with Cedar Corp.

In other board action and information: • New library director Deanna Wheeler noted that the library has two new staff members, Cole Zrolstik, who will be the new youth services librarian, and already does similar work in St. Croix Falls; and Krista Schwartz, who is the new library assistant.

Wheeler also outlined an old-fashioned game day on Wednesday, Nov. 23, from 14 p.m., where youth are invited to play old-fashioned board and card games, as school is out. She noted a recent October event with three Minnesota authors, paid for by a donation, which had visitors all the way from Lindstrom, Minn., for the Minnesota Crime Wave program.

• The board approved a resident’s request for a $40 reduction in their water bill after a leak was discovered. The leak did not go into the village sewer system.

• The board voted to oppose Assembly Bill 260, which would limit village extraterritorial zoning review authority. That power would transfer to the county, which the board opposed. It would also allow the county to ignore village comprehensive plans when making zoning decisions.

• There was some discussion on past practices of not allowing any more apartments or residential uses of downtown properties. White said the village board approved that practice in the fall of 1995.

She said several property owners have gone against that policy and have rented commercial buildings as residential properties.

“They’re in violation,” she said, noting that the village will contact the property owners about the violation, but will likely allow the current use until this spring.

• The board set a caucus date for Monday, Jan. 9, prior to the village board meeting.

Our Siren, St. Croix Falls & Shell Lake Offices Will Be Closed On Thursday, Nov. 24, & Friday, Nov. 25.

The area being reviewed for a new TIF district in Milltown includes the current location of Jeff’s Small Engine and C & J Auto and Storage, as well as the former Tire Experts site.

Shelby J. Benjamin, 19, Webster, battery to law enforcement officer, firefighter or warden, one-year probation.

David E. Gunderman, 19, Hertel, speeding, $175.30.

Beth A. Schultz, 46, Minneapolis, Minn., OWI, $867.50, license revoked eight months, alcohol assessment.

Farmers could get compensation for cougar attacks

by Steve Roisum Wisconsin Public Radio MADISON - A Wisconsin state lawmaker has introduced a bill that would compensate farmers if their animals are attacked by cougars.

Trail cameras have recently photographed a cougar wandering Juneau County. It’s the latest in a handful of sightings in the state over the past few years. State Rep. Amy Sue Vruwink says some constituents are concerned the cougars could attack their livestock. One such an attack against a cow happened in Juneau County. Under the Milladore Democrat’s bill, farmers would be compensated if that happens again, “The more and more people read about them, research them and realize how nasty and deadly they can be to their prey, now this is a preventative proactive approach instead of waiting until after something happens and saying oh to a farmer, well too bad, so sad.”

Vruwink says, the DNR already has a list of animals known to injure or kill livestock. Cougars would be added to the list which includes bears, wolves and deer. The cougar bill could be voted on by the entire Assembly in January.

Samantha L. Hart, 22, Luck, warrant – failure to appear, Nov. 9.

Magan M. Martinson, 25, Webster, warrant – failure to appear, Nov. 9.

Brent S. Petersen, 27, Siren, warrant – failure to appear, Nov. 8.

Jacob J. Shimko, 26, Bruce, warrant – failure to appear, Nov. 8.

Doris M. Meyer, 77, Town of Lincoln, died Oct. 20, 2011.

Doris E. Hansen, 94, Luck, died Oct. 26, 2011.

Polk County marriages

Siren police report

(Nov. 16, 23, 30) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RONALD L. BARGHINI Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 11 PR 78

Courtney D. Berrier, Clear Lake, and Sage C. Knighten, Clear Lake, issued Nov. 6, 2011.

Oct. 29: Dusten A. Smith, 30, Balsam Lake, was cited for expired registration and operating without vehicle insurance.

Oct. 31: Joseph R. McIntire, 17, Siren, was cited for truancy.

Nov. 9: Jerette Peterson, 52, Luck, reported hitting a deer while traveling on Hwy. 35. No injuries were reported.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth April 1, 1930, and date of death October 14, 2011, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 2734 C 80th Street, Frederic, WI 54837.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is February 20, 2012.

5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500.

Please apply within.

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar November 8, 2011 D. Peter Seguin 110 Second Street Hudson, WI 54016 715-386-3200 Bar Number: 1015439

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HOLIDAY BAZAAR & LUNCH AND ESTATE SALE!

Saturday, November 19, 2011, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Fresh Caramel Rolls & Coffee served at 8 a.m.

Lunch (Soup, homemade bread, pie & beverage) Served from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

On Sand Lake 1947 110th Ave., Dresser, WI

A bake sale, including homemade Lefse and holiday goodies and a Christmas-Only Rummage and Craft Sale. This year we will have for sale Gift Certificates for our Spring Yard and Garden Sale for those “Hard-to-buy-for” people on your list!

We will also have estate items from our dear friend Ruby Jansen’s Estate. All proceeds from this portion will go to the Organ Fund as were her wishes.

Proceeds from the bazaar go to local missions.

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All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

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.

Garage Sale; Tastefully Simple; Pampered Chef; Scentsy; Garden Sun Catchers; Celebrating Home; Tupperware; Avon; Premier Design Jewelry; Norwex; Crafts & Knitting; Body Wraps & Permanent Makeup.

NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION Sec. 120.06(6) (a) and (b)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in the Siren School District on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, the following offices are to be elected at large to succeed the present incumbents listed. The terms of office for school board members are three terms at three years beginning on Monday, April 23, 2012.

Incumbents are Molly Bentley, Dayton Daniels and Dave McGrane.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that an elector desiring to be a candidate for a position on the School Board must file a Campaign Registration Statement and Declaration of Candidacy at the Siren School District Office located at 24022 4th Avenue, Siren, Wisconsin, during normal business hours, mailed to the address noted above, or filed personally with the School District Clerk, prior to 5 p.m., Tuesday, January 3, 2012.

If an incumbent fails to file a Declaration of Candidacy by January 3, 2012, all candidates for the office held by the incumbent other than the incumbent, may file a written declaration of candidacy no later than 72 hours after January 3, 2012.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2012.

Dated this 11th Day of November, 2011.

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105 E. Oak St. • Frederic (Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. AS SERVICER FOR WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF PARK PLACE SECURITIES, INC., ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004WCW2 Plaintiff vs.

DEAN CLONTZ, et al.

Defendant(s) NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case Number: 11 CV 259 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on July 12, 2011, in the amount of $70,661.37, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: December 7, 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: Lots Seven (7) and Eight (8), Block Two (2), Plat of Lawson, Village of Luck, according to the Official Plat thereof on file and of record in the Office of the Register of Deeds in and for Polk County, Wisconsin, said Lots being in Government Lot 1, Section 28-36-17.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 700 E. Park Ave., Luck, WI 54853.

TAX KEY NO.: 146-00252-0000 Dated this 5th day of October, 2011.

Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Chaz M. Rodriguez State Bar #1063071 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. 278142

Warren L. Norlander, 88, Dresser, died Oct. 30, 2011.

Rebecca L. Saenz, 30, Luck, died Oct. 31, 2011.

Wayne A. Johnson, 68, Centuria, died Nov. 7, 2011.

(Oct. 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16)

(Nov. 2, 9, 16) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PAUL F. KUHNLY Notice Setting Time to Hear Application and Deadline for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) Case No. 11-PR-76 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth April 28, 1921, and date of death May 26, 2011, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 110 Eleanor St., Milltown, WI 54858.

3. The application will be heard at the Polk County Courthouse, 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500, before Jenell L. Anderson, Probate Registrar, on November 30, 2011, at 9:00 a.m.

You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is February 6, 2012.

5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500.

6. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown.

If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 715-4859238 at least 10 working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation.

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar October 25, 2011 Todd H. Anderson Attorney at Law P.O. Box 507 Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-5365 Bar Number: 1012132

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Burnett County criminal court

Polk County deaths

Burnett County warrants

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the equipment intentionally. The individual shooting the firearm was not located.

Nov. 10: A radio was taken from a pontoon owned by Edward A. Christensen, Savage, Minn., while stored at Webb Lake Marine.

Nov. 12: Jill M. Pohtilla, Crystal, Minn., reported a lawn mower and gas taken from her property.

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Other incidents Oct. 31: Verizon Wirerless reported copper ground wires cut at a tower in the Town of Dewey.

Nov. 4: Arvetta R. Clark, Oskaloosa, Iowa, reported her cabin and a garage were entered. It does not appear that anything is missing.

Nov. 5: Cole Fornengo, Danbury, reported a bullet struck the logging equipment he was operating. It is likely that the bullet was a stray bullet and not shot at

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Citizens State Bank, Plaintiff, vs.

Glen E. Johnson, Glen Johnson Construction, Inc. A Minnesota Corporation Glen Johnson Rentals, LLC A Wisconsin limited liability company State of Wisconsin, Department of Revenue State of Wisconsin, Department of Workforce Development Defendants Case No. 11 CV 49 Foreclosure of Mortgage: 30404 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on the 20th day of May, 2011, in the amount of $211,650.63, the Sheriff of Polk County will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: December 1, 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.

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

DESCRIPTION: Lot 17, Plat of Warren Park, Township of Alden, Polk County, Wis. PROPERTY ADDRESS: Town of Alden, Polk County, Wis. Dated: October 6, 2011.

Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Lommen Abdo Law Firm Attorneys for Plaintiff 400 South Second Street Suite 210 Grandview Professional Building Hudson, WI 54016 715-386-8217 Lommen, Abdo, Cole, King & Stageberg, P.A., is attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt.

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NOTICE TO TRANSPORTATION PROVIDERS

The Polk County Transportation for the Disabled & Elderly, Inc. hereby provides notice of intent to apply to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the following transportation equipment under Section 5310/ s.85.22 to serve elderly persons and persons with disabilities in Polk County: 2 Minivans with lowered floor conversion and an access ramp, seating up to 4 ambulatory passengers and having 1 wheelchair position.

Individuals or agencies wishing to comment or receive additional information about this application should contact Barbara Ceder at 715-485-8592 or write to 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 190, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

Formal comments or requests for additional information must be received in writing by December 18, 2011.

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90th Anniversary 1921-2011

www.nea.org/aew Nov. 13-19

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Notices/Employment Opportunities

Certified Nursing Assistant

Full- and part-time openings on PMs and nights. Health insurance, life insurance, dental benefits, 401(k) match for fulltime employees working more than 60 hours per two-week pay period. Please contact Jennie Klassa RN, Director of Nursing.

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REGISTERED NURSES willing to work in

Frederic Nursing & Rehabilitation Community

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NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION Village of Frederic Notice is hereby given, that at an election to be held in the Village of Frederic, on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, the following officers are to be elected, for a term of two years, to succeed the present incumbents listed, whose term will expire on April 10, 2012.

Office Incumbent Village Trustee Kerry Brendel Village Trustee Brad Harlander Village Trustee Jamie Worthington Notice is further given, that a village caucus for the purpose of nominating candidates to appear on the spring election ballot for the above-listed offices will be scheduled during the month of December. The caucus will be held on a date not sooner than January 3, and not later than January 31, 2012.

Notice of the scheduled date of the caucus will be given at least five days before the caucus.

Done in the Village of Frederic this 15th day of November, 2011.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the Village of Siren, on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. The term for village trustees will begin on April 17, 2012. All terms are for two years.

Office Incumbent Village Trustee David Doty Sr. Village Trustee Phyllis Kopecky Village Trustee Rudolf Mothes NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a Village caucus for the purpose of nominating candidates to appear on the spring election ballot for the above-listed offices will be scheduled during the month of December. The caucus will be held on a date not sooner than January 3, 2012, and not later than January 31, 2012. Notice of the scheduled date of the caucus will be given at least five days before the caucus.

Done in the Village of Siren, on Nov. 16, 2011.

Ann L. Peterson, Village Clerk 549630 13L WNAXLP (Nov. 16, 23, 30, Dec. 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY ANCHORBANK, FSB Plaintiff Vs DONALD R. JOHNSON, et al Defendant(s) Case Number: 10 CV 938 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on June 30, 2011, in the amount of $82,911.13, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: January 4, 2012, at 10 a.m.

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

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

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: Part of Government Lot 5, Section 3, Township 34 North, Range 17 West, and Lot 1 of Plat of Pine Crest Park, described as follows: a strip of land of uniform width of 60 feet lying West of and adjacent to the East line of said Lot 1 of Plat of Pine Crest Park and lying between the shores of Balsam Lake and the South boundary of said Plat of Pine Crest Park, Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wis.; and a part of Government Lot 5, Section 3, Township 34 North, Range 17 West, and of Lot 1, Plat of Pine Crest Park, as particularly described In Volume 402 of Records, page 529 Document Number 382066.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 106 Pine Crest Road, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

TAX KEY NO.: 106-00030-0000.

Dated this 11th day of October, 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. 278406

CESA #11 225 Ostermann Drive Turtle Lake, WI 54889 Wednesday, November 30, 2011 9 a.m.

CESA #11 Boardroom (Use North Parking Lot) Project: Construction of conference room inside the CESA #11 agency office We are inviting contractors who may be interested in this project to a meeting to show our initial drawings, explain our needs, answer all questions and allow you to view the property, to assist you in preparing a bid. This is an interior construction project, that if board approved, could possibly start this winter.

We are seeking bids for cost analysis purposes of adding conference room space to our current facility. Project will include construction, HVAC, Electrical and IT components.

Bids will be due to CESA #11 by December 14, 2011 Questions: Contact Jerry Walters, Agency Administrator, 715986-2020, Ext. 2115.

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(Nov. 16, 23, 30, Dec. 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY ANCHORBANK, FSB Plaintiff Vs JEREMIAH L. GAMACHE, et al Defendant(s) Case Number: 11 CV 217 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on June 28, 2011, in the amount of $212,202.86, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: January 4, 2012, at 10 a.m.

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

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

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: Lot 2 of Certified Survey Map No. 4584 recorded in Volume 20 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 136, Document No. 685447, located in part of the Northwest 1/4 of Northeast 1/4, Section 21, Township 32 North, Range 17 West, Town of Alden, Polk County, Wisconsin. Together with and subject to that certain 66 foot wide access and utility easement area as shown on said Certified Survey Map No. 4584 and on Certified Survey Map No. 4307, said easement rights to be appurtenant to the real estate conveyed herein and in common with others using said easement area for the declared purposes.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 298 155th St., Amery, WI 54001.

TAX KEY NO.: 002-00543-0200.

Dated this 11th day of October, 2011.

Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Annie M. Schumacher State Bar #1074726 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. 278405

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(Nov. 2, 9, 16) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, FSB Plaintiff vs.

Ryan T. Eller AnchorBank, FSB Unknown Spouse of Ryan T. Eller Defendants SUMMONS Real Estate Mortgage Foreclosure Case No. 11 CV 618 Honorable Molly E. GaleWyrick Case Code: 30404 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To the following party named as a defendant herein: Ryan T. Eller/Unknown Spouse of Ryan T. Eller.

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 on you, states the nature and the basis of the legal action. Within 40 days after November 2, 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: Polk County Clerk of Circuit Court, 1005 West Main Street, Suite 300, Balsam Lake, WI 54810-9071, and to Marie M. Flannery/Blommer Peterman, S.C., plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is: Blommer Peterman, S.C., 165 Bishops Way, Brookfield, WI 53005.

You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper answer within 40 days, 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 this 20th day of October, 2011.

Marie M. Flannery/Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1045309 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 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 that purpose. 278936

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Drafted by: Andrew S. Lawton Attorney at Law P.O. Box 119 Spooner, WI 54801 Ph. 715-635-7525 State Bar No.: 1000824

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(Nov. 16, 23, 30, Dec. 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY FIRST NATIONAL BANK & TRUST P.O. Box 32 Rice Lake, WI 54868 Plaintiff Vs. TYREL DARYL SACKETT a/k/a TYREL D. SACKETT 21 210th Ave. Comstock, WI 54826 Defendant NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 10 CV 760 Classification No.: 30404 Under and by virtue of Judgment for Foreclosure in the above-entitled action issued by the Court aforesaid on the 30th day of December, 2010, I am commanded to sell the following described property: Lot 2 of Certified Survey Map No. 3178, in Volume 14, Page 200, being located in part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, and in the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, Section 13, Township 35 North, Range 15 West, (in the Town of Johnstown), Polk County, Wisconsin.

Tax Key No.: 028-00317-0000.

Property Address: 21 210th Ave., Comstock, WI 54826.

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 5th day of January, 2012, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., on that day at the front entrance of the Polk County Courthouse located in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, I will sell the above-described real estate to satisfy said judgment with interest and with costs to the highest bidder for cash.

Terms of Sale: 1. This is a cash sale. A certified check or bank check in the amount of 10% of the amount bid must accompany the bid, with the balance due upon confirmation of the sale by the court.

2. Sale is subject to all unpaid real estate taxes and special assessments.

3. Purchaser shall pay any Wisconsin real estate transfer fee.

4. The property is being sold in and “as is” basis without warranties or representations of any kind.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 7th day of November, 2011.

Peter M. Johnson, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin

NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION April 3, 2012

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205 United Way, Frederic, WI 54837

Phone 715-327-4297 • Fax 715-327-4950

“INVITATION TO BID” MEETING

ADORAY Home Health and Hospice

Notice is hereby given to qualified electors of the Frederic School District that a school board election will be held April 3, 2012, to fill the following board position: • Three-year term: Two positions due to expiring term of Shari Matz and Troy Engen.

An elector desiring to be a a candidate for a position on the school board must file a declaration of candidacy and campaign registration statement at the Frederic School District office located at 1437 Clam Falls Drive, Frederic, Wisconsin 54837, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., on Monday through Friday, mailed to the address above, or filed personally with the school district clerk Rebecca Amundson or school district election clerk Phyllis Wilder prior to 5 p.m., January 3, 2012.

Dated this 16th day of November, 2011.

Rebecca Amundson District Clerk 550007 13L WNAXLP (Nov. 16, 23, 30, Dec. 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY ONEWEST BANK, FSB Plaintiff Vs JOLEEN RENEE FUNK, et al Defendant(s) Case Number: 11 CV 464 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on September 16, 2011, in the amount of $369,215.39, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: January 3, 2012, at 10 a.m.

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

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

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot Two (2) of Certified Survey Map 3231 recorded in volume 14 page 253 as Document No. 604680 and further located in part of the Southwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 32, Township 33 North, Range 18 West, together with a 30 foot wide access easement as described in Volume 829, Page 739 of Deeds, Town of Osceola, Polk County, Wis. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2274 60th Avenue, Osceola, WI 54020.

TAX KEY NO.: 042-00805-0120.

Dated this 25th day of October, 2011.

Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Dustin A. McMahon State Bar #1086857 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. 279097

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NURSING

(Oct. 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Daniel Flodin P.O. Box 141 Siren, WI 54872 and Darrell Flodin 1639 240th Avenue Luck, WI 54853 Plaintiffs, vs.

Leon Chapman 301 1st Avenue Frederic, WI 54837 and U.S. Bank National Association ND 4325 17th Avenue SW Fargo, MN 58103, and U.S. Bank 3314 80th Street Kenosha, WI 53142, and St. Croix Regional Medical Center 204 South Adams Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 Defendant(s).

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 10-CV-777 Code: 30405 By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment entered in the aboveentitled action on September 26, 2011, I will sell at public auction at the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, on the 1st day of December, 2011, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., all of the following described premises, towit: The South 85 feet of the North 227.25 feet of Lot 4, Block 9, First Addition to the Village of Frederic, according to the official plat thereof filed in the office of the Register of Deeds for Polk County, Wisconsin.

Said Lot being part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4 SE 1/4), Section 28, Township 37 North, of Range 17 West.

TERMS OF SALE: Cash due upon confirmation of sale.

DOWN PAYMENT: Ten percent (10%) of amount bid by certified check due at time of sale.

547505 WNAXLP Dated at Polk County, Wisconsin, this 4th day of October, 2011.

Peter M. Johnson, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin

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NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION VILLAGE OF LUCK APRIL 2, 2012 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the Village of Luck, on Tuesday, April 2, 2012, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. The terms for Trustees will begin on April 17, 2012. All terms are as indicated.

A Trustee, for the term of two years, to succeed Philip Warhol A Trustee, for the term of two years, to succeed Hassan Mian A Trustee, for the term of two years, to succeed Ross Anderson A Trustee, for the term of one year, to succeed Craig Lundeen NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a village caucus for the purpose of nominating candidates to appear on the spring election ballot for the above-listed offices will be scheduled during the month of December. The caucus will be held on a date not sooner than January 3, 2012, and not later than January 31, 2012. Notice of the scheduled date of the caucus will be given at least five days before the caucus.

DONE IN THE VILLAGE OF LUCK, ON NOVEMBER 18, 2011.

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Monday, November 21, 2011, 6:30 p.m.

Frederic High School, Library

1. Call to order 2. Opening Ceremonies A. Approve agenda 3. Closed Session: Wisconsin statutes: 19.85 (1) (c)(f)(i): Personnel 4. Opening Ceremonies (continued) A. Welcoming remarks B. Audience to visitors and delegations 5. Reports of officers A. Minutes from previous meetings B. Invoices and receipts C. 2011 - 12 budget D. Board member reports/Governance 6. Reports of the administration A. Superintendent B. High School Principal C. Elementary Principal D. Buildings and Grounds E. Food Service F. Audit Report 7. New Business A. Personnel B. Contracts: Maintenance Service Agreement Bremer Bank (loan) C. New Wisconsin Law D. Tuition Waiver E. Policy Review 8. Business as a result of closed session 550018 13L 9. Adjourn (Oct. 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) 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: December 14, 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.

Adam C. Lueck State Bar No. 1081386 Attorney for Plaintiff 230 W. Monroe St., 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.

(Oct. 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff vs.

LEON E. MEWHORTER, et al.

Defendant(s) Case Number: 10 CV 354 AMENDED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on September 30, 2010, in the amount of $191,817.76, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 30, 2011, at 10 a.m.

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

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

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lots 1 and 2 of Certified Survey Map No. 4468 filed on May 19, 2004, in Volume 20, Page 20, as Document No. 680274, being a part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 26, Township 36 North, Range 17 West, in the Town of Luck, Polk County, Wisconsin. ALSO DESCRIBED AS: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, Section 26, Township 36 North, Range 17 West, Town of Luck, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as Lots 1 and 2 of Certified Survey Map No. 4468 filed in Volume 20, Page 20, as Document No. 680274.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1382 and 1382-A State Rd. 48, Luck, WI 54853.

TAX KEY NO.: 036-00614-0100 & 036-00614-0200 Dated this 21st day of October, 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. 278992

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(Nov. 16, 23, 30) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC as servicer for HSBC Bank USA, N.A. as Indenture Trustee for the registered Note Holders of Renaissance Home Equity Loan Trust 2006-2 Plaintiff Vs Allen C. Briese Unknown Spouse of Allen C. Briese Defendants SUMMONS Real Estate Mortgage Foreclosure Case No. 11 CV 641 Honorable Jeffery L. Anderson Case Code: 30404 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To the following party named as a defendant herein: Allen C. Briese / Unknown Spouse of Allen C. Briese.

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 on you, states the nature and the basis of the legal action. Within 40 days after November 16, 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: Polk County Clerk of Circuit Court Polk County Justice Center 1005 West Main St., Suite 300 Balsam Lake, WI 54810-9071 and to Matthew V. Plummer Blommer Peterman, S.C., plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is: Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper answer within 40 days, 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 this 1st day of November, 2011.

Matthew V. Plummer Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1072716 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 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 that purpose. 279453

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(Oct. 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY James Roush & Audrey Roush 2232 260th Avenue Cushing, WI 54006 Defendant vs.

James M. Tollefson and Malisa Tollefson 2298 260th Avenue Cushing, WI 54006 Wisconsin Department of Revenue Central Collections Unit P.O. Box 8901 Madison, WI 53708 RBS Citizens, N.A. One Citizens Drive Riverside, RI 02915 United States of America c/o United States Attorney Western District of Wisconsin Suite 303, City Station 660 West Washington Avenue Post Office Box 1585 Madison, WI 53701 Defendants.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 11-CV-193 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above action on the 1st day of July, 2011, the undersigned Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell at public auction in the lobby of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, on the 14th day of December, 2011, at 10 a.m., of that day, the real estate and mortgaged premises directed by said Judgment to be sold and therein described as follows: The W 1/2 NW 1/4 NW 1/4, Section 29, Township 36 North, of Range 18 West, Polk County, WI, EXCEPT for Lot 1, Certified Survey Map No. 3338, recorded in Vol. 15 of CSM, Page 105 as Doc. #611086, located in the NW 1/4 NW 1/4, 29-36-18, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the United States of America shall have 120 days to redeem the subject property after the Confirmation of Sale. Ten percent 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.

Terms of Sale: Cash.

Dated this 19th day of October, 2011.

Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff 1005 W. Main St. Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Plaintiff’s Attorney: Todd H. Anderson #1012132 P.O. Box 507 Grantsburg, WI 54840 (715) 463-5365 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.

VILLAGE OF LUCK AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE 2-4-10: GOLF COURSE COMMISSION

NOTICE OF FREDERIC SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING

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Notices

The Luck Village Board, at their November 9, 2011, Village Board Meeting, amended Ordinance 2-4-10: Golf Course Commission - regarding citizen members. A copy of the Ordinance may be viewed at the Luck Village Hall and is effective upon publication.

Signed/Peter Demydowich, Village President, 550002 13L WNAXLP and Kathy Hanson, Village Clerk.

NOTICE OF HEARING

The Polk County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 6, 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 the sites and will reconvene at 11:00 a.m. at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. At that time the applicant will inform the Board of their request. (THE APPLICANT MUST APPEAR AT 11:00 A.M. WHEN THE BOARD RECONVENES AT THE GOVERNMENT CENTER.) KARRIE REASOR requests a Special Exception to Article 15B1 of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to excavate on slope of 20% or greater. Property affected is: 1742 Leeland Ct., Lot 17+16, exc. that Pt. of Lot 16 recorded in Vol. 197/Pg. 315 & exc. V198/Pg. 318, Plat of Prospect Point, Sec. 1/T34N/R17W, Town of Balsam Lake, Balsam Lake (class 1).

DEAN KULLHEM requests to expand a garage granted by the Board of Adjustment on 9/22/09, by adding an open porch. Property affected is: 1056 Lutefisk Pt., Lot 1, Sec. 9/T33N/R16W, Town of Lincoln, Apple River flowage (class 1). 549984 13-14L 3a,d WNAXLP

NOTICE OF PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE VOTE AND JUDICIAL, COUNTY EXECUTIVE AND COUNTY SUPERVISOR ELECTION APRIL 3, 2012

STATE OF WISCONSIN } POLK COUNTY }

PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the several towns, villages, wards and election districts of the State of Wisconsin, on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, there will be held a Presidential Preference Vote to express preferences for the person to be the presidential candidate for each party.

SPRING ELECTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the several towns, villages, wards and election districts of the State of Wisconsin, on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, the following officers are to be elected:

JUDICIAL OFFICERS

ONE COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE, for the term of six years, to succeed the present incumbent listed, whose terms of office will expire on July 31, 2012: District III Vacant

COUNTY SUPERVISORS

A COUNTY SUPERVISOR for each county supervisory district. The current incumbents and their districts, whose terms will expire on April 16, 2012, are listed below: Office of the 2012 Election after County Bd. Current Redistricting Supervisor Incumbents Incumbents District 1 Harry Johansen Herschel Brown District 2 William Johnson IV William Johnson IV District 3 Dean Johansen Dean Johansen District 4 Patricia Schmidt Patricia Schmidt District 5 Herschel Brown Harry Johansen District 6 Kathryn Kienholz Kathryn Kienholz District 7 Marvin Caspersen Marvin Caspersen District 8 Randy Korb Randy Korb District 9 James Edgell James Edgell District 10 Brian Masters Brian Masters District 11 Ken Sample Ken Sample District 12 Craig Moriak Craig Moriak District 13 Russell Arcand Jay Luke District 14 Warren Nelson Warren Nelson District 15 Jay Luke George Stroebel District 16 George Stroebel Open District 17 Kristine Kramer-Hartung Kristine Kramer-Hartung District 18 Larry Jepsen Larry Jepsen District 19 Kim O’Connell Kim O’Connell District 20 Gary Bergstrom Gary Bergstrom District 21 Neil Johnson Neil Johnson District 22 Larry Voelker Larry Voelker and Russell Arcand District 23 Gerianne Christensen Gerianne Christensen Information concerning new supervisory district boundaries may be obtained from: Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 110 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 715-485-9226

NOTICE OF REFERENDUM

The following countywide referendum question will be submitted to a vote of the people: Shall the Board of Supervisors of Polk County be decreased from 23 members to 15 members?

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the first day to circulate nomination papers is December 1, 2011, and the final day for filing nomination papers is 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2012.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2012.

DONE in the Village of Balsam Lake, this 7th day of November 2011.

Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk 549627 13L 3a,d WNAXLP

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Notice is hereby given that immediately following the budget meeting, a special meeting of the electors called pursuant to Sec. 60.12(1)(c) of Wis. Stats. For the following purposes will be held: 1. To approve the total 2012 highway expenditures pursuant to Sec. 81.0(3) of Wis. Stats.

2. To adopt the 2011 Town Tax Levy to be paid in 2012 pursuant to Sec. 60.10(1)(a) of Wis. Stats.

Dated this 7th day of November, 2011.

NOTICE - TOWN OF LAKETOWN Monthly board meeting will be held Tuesday, November 22, 2011, following the budget meeting at the Cushing Community Center.

Agenda: Call to order; clerk’s report; treasurer’s report; open forum; road report; pay bills & correspondence & adjourn.

Patsy Gustafson, Town Clerk 550016 13L WNAXLP

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE VILLAGE OF FREDERIC, WISCONSIN 2012 PROPOSED BUDGET

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on December 1, 2011, at 6:30 p.m., at the Municipal Office, Frederic, the Village Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for 2012. The following is a summary of the proposed budget, a detailed account of the proposed budget may be inspected at the office of the Village Clerk-Treasurer.

Percentage Change 2011 2012 2012 Budget from GENERAL FUND Budget Budget 2011 Budget Expenditures: General Government...........................................$118,197 $128,262 8.52% Public Safety.........................................................220,169 154,415 -29.87% Public Works: Transportation....................................................192,719 201,307 4.46% Sanitation...............................................................9,250 8,160 -11.78% Health and Human Services.............................................#DIV/O! Culture, Recreation and Education.........................37,741 39,320 4.18% Conservation and Development................................8,269 10,568 27.80% Capital Projects Other Uses Total Expenditures and Other Uses..................$586,345 $542,032 -7.56% Revenues and Other Sources: Taxes: General Property Taxes......................................$89,754 Other Taxes..........................................................39,882 Special Assessments................................................3,104 Intergovernmental.................................................419,476 Licenses and Permits................................................3,870 Fines, Forfeitures and Penalties................................2,500 Public Charges for Services......................................4,100 Miscellaneous.........................................................23,660 Total Revenues.................................................$586,346

$61,178 40,338 2,375 406,531 3,700 2,500 4,150 21,260 $542,032

-31.84% 1.14% -23.49% -3.09% -4.39% 0.00% 1.22% -10.14% -7.56%

Governmental Funds Combined Estimated Estimated Fund Balance Total Total Fund Balance Property Tax 1/1/2012 Revenues Expenditures 12/31/2012 Contribution General Operating Fund......$210,000 $542,032 $542,032 $210,000 $61,178 Special Revenue Fund: Library.................................

138,780 148,076 (9,296) 67,000 Debt Service Fund: Long-term Debt..................

236,092 236,092 226,701 Capital Projects Fund: Capital Improvements. . . . . . . .

Tax Incremental District. . . . . .262,835 262,835 Total.....................................$472,835 $916,904 $926,200 $463,539 $354,879 2011 Budget Village Tax Levy................................................$361,026 Village Tax Rate..................................................$6.8700 Village Assessed Valuation (Without TID). . . .$52,518,510 549975 13L WNAXLP

2012 Budget $354,879 $6.7500 $52,540,510

Amount Change ($6,147) ($0.120) $22,000

Percent Change -1.70% -1.75% 0.04%

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY ANCHORBANK, FSB Vs

Plaintiff

CYNTHIA K. ANDERSON, et al Defendant(s) Case Number: 11 CV 205 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on June 30, 2011, in the amount of $171,925.93, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: January 4, 2012, at 10 a.m.

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

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

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: Parcel 1: Lot 11 of Certified Survey Map No. 717, recorded in Volume 3 of Certified Survey Maps on page 209 as Document Number 399750, located in the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, Township 34 North of Range 18 West, Town of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wis. Parcel 2: Together with an easement along the 66-ft. access easement as shown on Certified Survey Map No. 379 recorded in Volume 2, page 108.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1274 211th Street, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024.

TAX KEY NO.: 044-00891-1100.

Dated this 11th day of October, 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. 278407

(Oct. 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb f/k/a S&C Bank, f/k/a Polk County Bank Plaintiff, vs.

Estate of Doris M. Usher, Unknown Spouse of Doris M. Usher and Unknown Tenants, Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No: 10 CV 148 Case Code: 30404 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure entered August 22, 2011, in the amount of $45,643.41, the Polk County Sheriff will sell the described property at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: December 13, 2011, at 10:00 a.m.

PLACE: Foyer Area, Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

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.

DESCRIPTION: Lot 2, Block 2, Plat of Indianhead Shores in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 200 Indianhead Shores Drive, Balsam Lake, WI 54810. /s/ Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff ECKBERG, LAMMERS, BRIGGS, WOLFF & VIERLING, P.L.L.P. Nicholas J. Vivian (#1047165) 430 Second 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.

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The budget meeting for 2012 for the Town of Laketown will be held at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 22, 2011, at the Cushing Community Center. Regular monthly meeting will follow the meeting. Details of the budget may be reviewed by calling the clerk for an appointment, 715-648-5569).

2011 2012 % Budget Proposed Change REVENUES Local Levy/Taxes $ 289,417 $ 256,446 -0.11392 Intergovernmental Revenues $ 171,565 $ 167,085 -0.02611 Public Charges for Services $ 135 $ -1 Miscellaneous Revenue $ 1,200 $ 10,600 7.833333 TOTAL REVENUES $ 462,317 $ 434,131 -0.06097 EXPENDITURES General Government $ 70,000 $ 56,500 -0.19286 Public Safety $ 71,880 $ 65,181 - 0.0932 Public Works $ 266,287 $ 264,817 -0.00552 Health and Human Services $ 6,000 $ 7,000 0.166667 Capital Outlay $ 48,150 $ 40,633 -0.15612 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 462,317 $ 434,131 -0.06097

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case Number: 09 CV 917 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on Feb. 12, 2010, in the amount of $120,398.51 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: Jan. 5, 2012, at 10 a.m.

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

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin DESCRIPTION: PARCEL 1: LOT 9, PLAT OF JENSON’S BUTTERNUT ACRES, VILLAGE OF LUCK, POLK COUNTY, WIS. PARCEL 2: A NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AND LAKE ACCESS OVER THE EAST 24 FEET OF LOT 23, PLAT OF JENSON’S BUTTERNUT ACRES. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1514 Lake Avenue, Luck, WI 54853 TAX KEY: 146-00413-0000 Dated this 7th day of November, 2011 Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Scott D. Nabke State Bar #1037979 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale.

Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. 279692 549635 WNAXLP

(Nov. 16, 23, 30, Dec. 7, 14, 21)

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NOTICE - TOWN OF LAKETOWN PROPOSED BUDGET 2012 & SPECIAL TOWN MEETING

(Nov. 16, 23, 30, Dec. 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY LITTON LOAN SERVICING, LLC AS SERVICER FOR THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF CWALT, INC. ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 200319CB Plaintiff Vs. ALLAN L. OPITZ, et al.

Defendant(s)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING FOR THE VILLAGE OF SIREN Notice is hereby given that on December 8, 2011, at 2 p.m., at the Village Hall in Siren, Wisconsin, the Village Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the proposed General Fund budget for 2012. The following is a summary of the proposed 2012 budget for the governmental fund types of the Village. A detailed account of the proposed budget may be inspected at the office of the Village Clerk-Treasurer SUMMARY OF 2012 PROPOSED BUDGET FOR VILLAGE OF SIREN 2011 2012 Percent Budget Budget Change REVENUES AND OTHER SOURCES Revenues Taxes Property Tax Levy $373,240 $376,943 0.98% Other Taxes $53,000 $61,800 Special Assessments $3,500 $7,800 Intergovernmental $271,180 $253,674 Licenses and Permits $8,015 $8,065 Fines, Forfeits & Penalties $8,500 $7,800 Public Charges for Services $7,650 $8,250 Intergovernmental Charges for Services $28,000 $31,000 Miscellaneous $20,019 $17,919 Other Financing Sources $207,151 $208,882 Use of Carryover Funds $31,538 $0 Total Revenues and Other Sources $1,011,793 $982,133 -3.02% EXPENDITURES AND OTHER USES: Expenditures General Government Public Safety Transportation Facilities Sanitation Health and Human Services Culture, Recreation and Education Conservation and Development Debt Service Additions to Fund Balance Total Expenditures and Other Uses FUND BALANCE December 31 Reserved/Designated Undesignated/Working Capital Total Fund Balance 12/31

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Individuals seeking employment as a substitute in custodialmaintenance are asked to complete an application located on the District Web site (www.frederic.k12.wi.us) and a statement of qualifications (experiences, aptitude for cleaning, team worker, lift 50 pounds, electrical, carpentry, etc. - a CDL/bus is an advantage) for this position.

Send or drop off the materials at your earliest convenience to Warren Peterson, Buildings and Grounds Supervisor, 1437 Clam Falls Drive, Frederic, WI 54837.

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Substitute Employment Opportunity Maintenance-Custodial Services

(Nov. 9, 16, 23, 30, Dec. 7, 14) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, Plaintiff, vs.

JASON L. JOHNSON and JENNIFER R. RIVARDJOHNSON, and ST. CROIX REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, Defendants.

Case No. 11 CV 185 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on June 20, 2011, in the amount of $90,421.47, I will sell the described premises at public auction at the Main Front Entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, December 28, 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: Lots 13, 14, 15 and 16, Block 2, Setzer’s Addition, Town of West Sweden, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN: 048-00901-0000, 04800902-0000, 0489-009030000 & 048-00904-0000.

STREET ADDRESS: 3187 Lake Street North, Frederic, Wis. 54837.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 25th day of October, 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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Frederic School District

$145,680 $377,541 $173,621 $8,389 $1,600 $30,996 $34,100 $239,867 $0 $1,011,793

$161,877 $309,104 $199,411 $4,000 $1,600 $26,800 $42,950 $233,692 $2,700 $982,133

-3.02%

$540,232 $206,817 $747,049

$500,817 $184,217 $698,821

-6.90%

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Veterans Day program

Unity Elementary Students learned a lot about Veterans Day and worked hard to recognize those who have served their country this year. In support of Unity graduates Zach Gurtner-Osborn and Matt Koethe, the Unity Elementary Student Council did a supplies drive, and elementary families donated over 115 pounds of supplies for their brigades. At the Veterans Day ceremony, the student council presented the supplies to the honor guard on a cart decorated with red white and blue trim and the stars and stripes. The students also presented cards of thanks to all 50-plus veterans present at the ceremony and will be mailing more than 200 cards of thanks and 13 boxes of supplies to troops currently serving in Kuwait and Iraq. Andy Brown is the elementary student council advisor. - Photos by Jeanne Alling

Unity

The Milltown VFW posted the colors at the Unity High School Veterans Day program.

Badger Boys and Girls State participants Connor MacKinnon and Brittany Thomforhde led the Unity High School and Middle School students in the Pledge of Allegiance during the Veterans Day program.

Jeunai Boche, who is currently a parole agent with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections and served 10 years in the U.S. Air Force, was the guest speaker at the Unity Veterans Day program. She is pictured with Deputy Kayla Woody of the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, Jason Cress, Unity High School principal; and her sons Caleb and Porter.

More than 100 Unity Middle School students from their choir sang at the Unity Veterans Day program.

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Luck’s newest art studio features sisters, their mother and others

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer LUCK – It is no ordinary art studio, for sure - No five-figure prices or hoity-toity attitudes anywhere to be found.

Not only is there a deep family bonding, but there is an infectious sound track of giggling children at Luck’s newest shopping option - the Three Sisters Art Studio - which is now open to the public, with a grand opening set for Friday, Nov. 18, just in time for the holidays.

Inspired by their young children, sisters Sarah, Hannah and Emily have combined with their parents and other family members to make the studio a unique venue for emerging and established local artists - including works by the sisters themselves and their mother, Ann Fawver.

Co-proprietor Sarah Cook calls the shop “the culmination of four passionate women - three sisters and their mother who have combined their energies ... that will allow them to be creative and promote the wonder and magic of art in the community.”

Three Sisters Studio premier

The new Three Sisters Studio in Luck has a common bond in their mother, Ann Fawver (left).

Sisters Sarah, Hannah and Emily (L to R) are all behind the new art studio, which touts “fine and functional art.” – Photos by Greg Marsten The venue itself is also part of that formula. Sitting on the south end of Luck’s Main Street, the family has converted a nearly forgotten former milk house/garage into a charming studio with a vintage woodstove and ethereal light-

The studio will feature numerous local artists, such as this display of works by featured artist Stuart Loughridge.

ing, showcasing a diverse flavor of media, styles and talents.

“We like to say we’ve kind of landed back here,” stated Ann Fawver, who noted that the farm itself was a part of her family for about a century, beginning in the early 1870s, when Soren Pedersen purchased and farmed the land from Seventh Street to the railroad. Those original owners were Ann’s grandparents and greatgrandparents, which means they were Sarah, Hannah and Emily’s great-greatgrandparents.

In fact, Hannah’s young family has taken up residence on the farm after the family bought it back last year. She lives on the homestead, meaning her two young sons are the seventh generation of that lineage living there.

All four of the women behind the studio note the importance of the children as inspiration for the studio, and for their art.

Between the three sisters, they have five youngsters between the ages of 1 to 7 years old. They even have a line of Three Sisters clothing that includes screenprinted shirts, wraps and scarves, including many children’s items.

“It’s fine, yet classy,” Sarah joked, pointing out that the items were created on-site.

“Yeah, it was all printed right here, in

the living room,” Hannah said with a genuine grin, noting that one of the studio goals is to offer artistic items “that are both beautiful and functional.”

The studio is also periodically offering items from a diverse group of local artists, the first of whom is Stuart Loughridge, renowned for his work in oil, watercolor and etchings. While the venture is brand new, the family has a long history in the arts, with Hannah and Ann Fawver having run The River’s End art gallery in Cornucopia for the past eight years, with the new Luck studio as an expansion into their hometown.

That expansion wasn’t easy, as the sisters joked about the farm and milk house rehab efforts, which they call “a work in progress.” The rebuild was a family affair, and brought them all even closer together, as well as honed their rehab skills.

“Nothing was square, anywhere!”

Emily joked, as she and Hannah mentioned their newfound drywall skills, and how numerous woodchucks, squirrels and chipmunks had to relocate with the renovation. They admit that it would have been easier to just tear the milk house down and build new, but they value the farm history, and wanted to preserve all they could.

The studio has turned into a showcase of family history of sorts, between Ann and Hannah’s paintings, etchings and clothing, to a unique grand display case, which was made for the original Pioneer Nursing Home by the sisters grandfather, Edwin Pedersen. It is even made with the wood from the homestead’s original barn.

The long-range plan is to make the whole farm a studio of sorts, with outside display space, possible silo renovation, various gardens, and a likely rehabilitation of other outbuildings. They also plan on doing that work with their youngsters in tow, learning along the way and making the whole venture a true family affair ... probably accompanied by the giggling of a few lucky kids.

Three Sisters Studio is located at 10 Butternut Ave., on the south of end of Main Street in Luck. They will be open Thursdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with their grand opening set for this Friday, Nov. 18, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The introductory event will also feature wine and hors d’oeuvres.

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Talented St. Croix Falls fifth-grader is headed to Los Angeles to audition for Disney

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – It seems that 10-year-old Eli Anderson of St. Croix Falls has been destined for stardom. In January, Eli will be heading for Los Angeles, Calif., for a chance to audition for what could become a brand-new program on the Disney Channel, which has been described by his parents as a combination of the “Mickey Mouse Club” and “Glee.”

Whether modeling, acting or just performing for friends and family, Eli’s mom Jodene says that Eli has had an interest in being in front of the camera, or on television someday, from a very young age.

“As soon as he found out they were real people on TV, he asked how he could get there. He’s always been putting on shows. It’s never stopped – singing and dancing and acting for anybody who was willing to give him five minutes and watch,” Jodene said.

A family friend, who happens to be a photographer and took several school photos of Eli over the years, could also see that Eli had a knack for being in front of the camera, and simply having fun with the entire process. At about the age of 5, Eli went to his first casting call, which was looking for children models in the area, but Jodene and husband Dirk decided to wait awhile to see if it was just a passing phase. Then, about a year and a half ago, things got a little more serious. While discussing Christmas presents, Eli informed his parents that he no longer wanted Christmas presents, but pressed them to save the money for acting and modeling school instead.

“So, we’re like, if he’s willing to give up Christmas presents he’s probably serious,” Dirk said with a laugh.

Eli began taking classes through a talent agency in the Twin Cities and began pouring endless amounts of energy into learning everything he could about modeling and acting, while still managing to pull out A’s and B’s in school. Since getting more involved with classes and training, Eli has landed three modeling gigs which included everything from jackets to La Crosse sports gear.

Jostens Kinderkraft, Gopher sport products and Gettington, which is a product line of Fingerhut, are the three he’s worked with so far, and Dirk says it was a pleasant surprise to see his son’s photo pop up on his computer at work.

“I can’t even tell you how crazy-exciting it was, you know, it’s fun,” Dirk said.

Eli’s first paying job was with Jostens and the most fun so far.

“It wasn’t all serious … just smile for the camera. It was more having fun,” Eli said, adding that people were throwing confetti in the air, and they were able to use props and other items.

“It was the classic real live model shoot. There was music blaring and food all over the place and it was just people going every which direction, and for him, I just can’t imagine how much fun it was for him,” Dirk said.

Other photo shoots may not be quite as much fun, as there are times when they’re forced to wait several hours just for a two-minute audition. Some auditions can be small, while others could be hosting up to 1,000 different kids looking for a shot at stardom. Shortly after his gig with Jostens, Eli auditioned for a Super Bowl commercial. He didn’t get the part, but it was still an exciting and valuable learning experience.

“It’s a lot of trips to the Cities to have a couple of snapshots done, and we drive back home and we wait to see if we get anything,” Jodene said. Dirk echoed that statement, explaining that it isn’t much different than taking your kid to a weekend sports tournament.

“It’s part of the deal. It’s nothing really different than driving to the Cities for a hockey game. You wait hours and spend half the day doing that and you come home.

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St. Croix Falls fifth-grader Eli Anderson was in full La Crosse wear for a photo shoot promoting equipment for gophersport. com, a company that sells equipment for physical education, athletics, fitness, recreation and other health professionals.

Eli Anderson, 10, of St. Croix Falls, will be auditioning for a chance to be on a new Disney Channel program in Los Angeles, Calif., in January. – Photos submitted You support your kids in their activities and that’s kind of the same thing,” he said.

While the constant training, photo shoots and trips to the Cities might seem stressful for the family, Eli definitely doesn’t seem to mind. With a continuous bright smile and excitement in his voice, it’s clear he can’t wait for his shot at fame with Disney, and he’s hoping all of the hard work and training will eventually pay off.

“It’s always fun to me. Some things are a little more challenging than others but it’s still fun,” Eli said.

Part of Eli’s success story includes working with talent agent Craig Oryon Damon and Privileged Model and Talent Management, located in Bloomington, Minn.

Oryon, as he’s known in the music industry, is a pop sensation in Europe and has numerous records and hit singles.

“He knows a lot of people in the industry so since he knows many casting agents, he’s a big deal so he can call in some favors and get you in front of people that can be difficult to get in front of,” Dirk said.

The Andersons will be spending a busy five days in Los Angeles in January, going to several auditions, going through more training classes and dealing with other casting directors and casting agents, and meeting others that are at the top of the industry. Two of those days will be spent auditioning for the Disney pilot, and of the 24 that will be auditioning, eight will be chosen. If the pilot goes well, they will film something called a Webisode, which airs first on the Internet. If the Webisode goes well, they could start filming within the year.

Although Eli says he’s a little nervous for their first trip to L.A., he certainly doesn’t show it.

“I’m wondering what’s going to happen but, other than that, I’m excited,” he said.

In the meantime, Eli will continue to stay busy with practice, modeling and auditioning. He’s also doing some singing, playing guitar and learning to play the trumpet. And through it all, with the help and support of his parents, he’s been able to keep a solid perspective on future goals.

“When he got interested, we went into it with the idea that he can get jobs, save his money for a college education and develop his confidence more, and now it’s just been taking off in a whole different direction,” Jodene said. “Still, obviously the goal is money in the bank for college and that’s the main thing behind it for us.”

A Jostens Kinderkraft photo shoot, promoting caps and gowns and other graduation items, features 10-year-old Eli Anderson of St. Croix Falls. Anderson has modeled for at least three different magazines, and regarded the Jostens photo shoot as the most fun so far.

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GRANTSBURG – An ensemble cast of Grantsburg High School students entertained audiences, portraying multiple characters in one humorous scene after another, telling the tale of “The Perils of Lulu.” The comedy by William Gleason was presented on Nov. 11-13 at the GHS auditorium. – by Priscilla Bauer

"The Perils of Lulu"

Acting as cheerleaders in a scene for a fake radio show, GHS students portrayed multiple characters to tell the tale of Lulu and her perils.

Lulu’s mother, played by Lily Benge Briggs, had a stirring way of getting the attention of daughter Lulu, played by Sarah Coppenbarger.

Popular radio show host Walter Winslow, played by Paul Lewis, engaged the audience with his entertaining telling of the perils of Lulu.

Lulu, played by Sarah Coppenbarger, managed to keep a positive outlook through the perils facing her at every turn.

Lila Barnes, played by Lily Benge Briggs, and a hippie passenger, played by Carolyn Peterson, feared their cruise ship was about to sink as fellow passenger Father Lanford ducked for cover.

Adrift in a sea of love with their lifeboat about to sink, Lance Hepplewhite, played by Joe Dumas, and Lulu Barnes, played by Sarah Coppenbarger, shared one of the few calm moments during their tumultuous romance.

Photos by Priscilla Bauer

Father Lanford, played by Jacob Timmer, displayed renewed faith after getting a pep talk from the always-optimistic Lulu.

Lance Hepplewhite, played by Joe Dumas, found himself tied up and in trouble with a killer termite while trying to rescue his true love, Lulu.

Russian agents played by Carolyn Peterson, Grace Corbin, Vicky Vitale and Whitney Oachs plotted the capture of Lulu for their diabolical plans.

Russian agent Ludmilla Linski, played by Clara Leonard, stole the scene, conveying confidence that capturing Lulu would be a piece of cake while fellow cast member Whitney Oachs (background) waited for her next scene.

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A guy’s wife said, “Hey, do these jeans make my rear look like the side of the house?”

He said, “No, our house isn’t blue.”

Just for

Laughs Joe Roberts

••• A man said to his doctor, “What’s the best way I can live a real long life?”

The doctor replied, “Get married.”

The man asked, “Will that it help?”

The doctor smiled and said, “No, but after a few years it will seem like an eternity.”

••• My dad was sitting at a lunch counter when he saw this ugly kid walk by. He turned to the person next to him and said, “Just look at that ugly young person with the long blond hair and blue jeans. Is it a boy or a girl?

The person sitting next to him replied, “It’s a girl.

She’s my daughter.”

My dad’s face turned red and he said, “Oh, I’m sorry, sir. I didn’t know that you were her father.”

The person said, “I’m not. I’m her mother.”

Siren Chiropractic is holding local food drive SIREN – Siren Chiropractic is happy to announce its participation in the Wisconsin Chiropractic Association’s 2011 Helping Hands Food Drive. The WCA is holding its food drive from Friday, Nov. 11, through Thursday, Dec. 15, to help food pantries during the holiday season when they have a critical need for food.

With much attention focused on the hectic holiday season, it is easy to forget the needs of families in the community. That’s why chiropractors and their patients across Wisconsin are dedicated to extending a helping hand to those most in need.

Siren Chiropractic would like to invite local community members to drop off nonperishable food items at the clinic during business hours from now through Friday, Dec. 15.

All items collected during the drive will be donated to local food pantries. - submitted

Luck Historical Society holds annual meeting Nov. 22

The hunt was successful, depending on how you determine success.

A large, male deer with a lot of antlers on his head was taken down with a bullet and, apparCarrie Classon ently, fell like a tree. It was then dragged a considerable distance through the woods to a waiting car with a trunk almost large enough to hold it. It was transported to Daniel’s garage where the details of what occurred become fuzzy as I had no interest in participating.

Vegetable-eating coward that I am, I sequestered myself in the bedroom. Through the door I heard the sound of meat butchering on the table and football on the television. I was informed by Daniel’s older son that it was really at the table, over sharp knives, that male bonding occurred— the “plunk, plunk” of the bits of deer that would not be eaten hitting a pail on the floor.

A lot of meat went into the freezer; they were laying up a good stock for the winter. It will all be eaten before next year’s deer season. And while I will not be eating any of it, I think this is a good thing because this is the season of laying up stock and taking stock.

At this time of year, my grandmother would have had a storeroom in the basement filled with canned fruit and vegetables. It was a scary room, as I recall. It was possible to be locked inside— in the dark— with all those mysterious jars of who-knows-what, assuming you had older cousins mean enough to do such a thing, and I did.

Silos would be filled with silage, granaries with grain, even my mother would have a freezer full of beans from the garden and corn taken off the cob and maybe even a little rhubarb, left over from the spring.

No matter how long or pleasant the autumn, there is

Letters from

Home

The often repeated traditional

Cold Turkey

Christmas carol tells what many of us feel in our hearts, “There is no place like home for the holidays.”

John W. Ingalls While Christmas remains the focus of the season, largely due to a deluge of advertising beginning on Labor Day, Thanksgiving actually is the holiday that harbors the highest concentration of travel in America.

From the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (we have a government agency for everything) we find that over the Thanksgiving holiday, long-distance travel increases 54 percent compared to the rest of the year and at Christmas it only increases 23 percent. Without the glitz and glamour that is unfortunately associated with Christmas, Thanksgiving remains as a family time; a time of giving thanks to God and to others for the life and bounty that we all experience.

Living in Burnett County, we are close to family so that long-distance travel for us is not necessary. Generally within a few minutes, we can be at any number of relatives homes. This has not always been the case.

When we were first married, thanks to the United States Army, Colorado Springs was our home. That may sound like a wonderful place to live, and it was, but being away from family was difficult at first. As a

Till next time, —Carrie

Folsom House Historic Site is getting ready for Chrismtas TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. – The Folsom House Historic Site, located in beautiful Angel Hill in Taylors Falls, Minn., is getting ready for a very merry Christmas. Local merchants and residents have come together to make a Victorian Christmas come to life. The list of people and businesses involved in decorating this year includes: Brickhouse Getaway in Centuria; Carroll Creek Primitives in Center City, Minn.; The Mad Hatter in Taylors Falls, Minn.; Abrahamson’s Nursery in St. Croix

LUCK — Because the normal fourth Thursday of the month meeting date falls on Thanksgiving, the regular monthly meeting of the Luck Historical Society has been changed to Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 7 p.m.

At this meeting all officers and board members are up for election for 2012. The historical society encourages interested people to consider running for office. Nominations can be made at the meeting or by calling Chuck Adleman at 715-472-4378.

Along with the business meeting will be a program related to deer hunting season (or fishing if you choose). We would like to hear your favorite hunting or fishing story.

Humor is always a plus. No one will be recording or taking notes at the meting, so truth should not stand in the way of a good story. Snacks and beverages will be served.

The museum will be set up for the annual December holiday exhibit, featuring Ted Anderson’s Christmas train display. Stay tuned for the museum’s holiday schedule. — submitted

Home for the holidays

a sense of something coming, something that might require we check our cupboards and make sure we know where our next meal is coming from.

As I sat cowering on the other side of the bedroom door, with the sound and eventually smell of still-warm flesh wafting down the hallway, I thought about this need we still feel to find a bit of security before winter arrives. We take stock of what we have. We want to know that what we have will last.

Daniel has taken down more dead trees around my house and piled them into woodpiles that I know will easily last the winter. It is a secure feeling, seeing all that dry wood, but not because I need the wood to survive. I have a perfectly good forced-air gas furnace that will heat the house if I light no fire at all.

The woodpile promises another winter with Daniel as much as fuel for the fire.

Daniel and his boys are processing a deer together, although none of them needs the meat to survive.

What they need is this ritual— this hunt, this time of year, the traditional meal in the woods, the faded, blaze orange clothing hauled out of bins from the basement— to ensure that their familial ties survive.

Eventually all signs of the hunt disappeared and I emerged from my room. The kitchen still smelled like deer so we went out for Chinese. There were a few drops of blood left on the bumper. Daniel looked tired and happy. His sons had gone home, the hunt was over. There had been bonding and good conversation. They had taken stock for another year.

Falls; and Sandra Berg and Karla Jenkins in Taylors Falls, Minn.

The Folsom House is open for Christmas self-guided tours on these dates: Friday, Nov. 25, 3 – 8 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 26, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 27, 1 – 4 p.m., during the Taylors Falls Lighting Festival weekend and Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 3 and 4, 1 – 4 p.m.

Included in the tour on Saturday, Dec. 3, is an opportunity for kids to visit with Santa Claus. - submitted private in the Army, I made a grand total of $502 each month before taxes. Out of this we scratched out our basic sustenance, transportation and housing needs. There was no living MD high on the hog unless the hog was road kill. When food ran out at the end of our money, I would bring home extra or leftover C-rations from the Army base. A can of beef slices in gravy and some bread would be our dinner.

Initially we rented a very small apartment in the city of Colorado Springs, but through an acquaintance we found a mobile home in the country that was cheap. Actually cheap makes it sound much nicer than it really was. There was 50 miles of uninterrupted space from our humble abode by the railroad tracks to Pikes Peak. That meant the wind would gather enough force to shake your windows day and night.

Our landlords were kind and friendly and put 15-20 old tires on the roof to help dampen the rattling and placed a large stack of hay bales on the western side to block the wind.

It served the purpose of blocking the wind, but unfortunately it also provided a fortress for the hoards of mice trying to find a nice place out of the wind. The hay bales also did double duty as skirting around the

base of the mobile home. As the hay was gradually removed and fed to the horses on the property, the mice simply relocated under the trailer. With the arrival of cold weather we were entertained nightly by the scurrying and chewing in the hollow walls.

When it got cold, we didn’t need to read the thermometer or go outside to experience it. One winter the wind blew the outside sheeting off of the door during the night and in the morning we had a snowdrift in the hallway near the bathroom. When the drain pipes froze, the landlord simply cut the kitchen drain pipe off under the trailer. The water simply drained onto the ground, creating a nice sheltered skating rink for our pet mice.

As Christmas approached, we planned on driving home to Wisconsin to spend the holidays with our families. For 10 days we spent our time celebrating, eating and relaxing. Finally it was time to return to Colorado. On our arrival, we cautiously opened the door and turned on the lights. No rodents were visible, so far so good. Opening the kitchen cupboard, we found that an entire box of lasagna noodles was missing, not stolen but consumed. It was the only remaining food not in the refrigerator. With the pasta eaten, they turned to the mixer cord. The wire wasn’t just nibbled, it was devoured. All that remained were tiny pieces of the cord with no hope of repair. It was good to be home for the holidays.

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Unfired Tom and I were non-renewed from our teaching jobs on tiny Washington Island at the school board meeting Thursday night, the end of February 1975. Rumors spread across the island all day Friday and on Saturday afternoon, we got a phone call. “Would you please come to an informational meeting at the community hall, Sunday at 2 p.m.?”

Tom, Sally and I drove to the large community hall near the school. The parking lot was filled with cars, the people already inside. We were greeted by John Nelson (I am not using real names of islanders), a natural leader on the island. He invited us to sit down at a table in front of several hundred islanders already seated.

Mr. Nelson turned to the audience.

“As most of you have heard, Thursday at the school board meeting, two of our teachers were non-renewed. That means they are not being asked to return for the next school year. Many of us have heard rumors of things going on in the school, changes from previous years. We are here to find out more. This is an informational meeting only, and we are going to be polite, well-behaved and raise our hands to be recognized. We are not an official group that has any power to do anything. The teachers have voluntarily come to talk to us. We will start by asking each teacher to introduce himself or herself and to tell us what they are doing in school this year. After that we will open it for questions and comments. The school board members were not invited and are not here at this meeting so we can speak openly.”

Sally, Tom and I had guessed what the meeting would cover. We knew, from a few parents who had called, that some didn’t like the board action, and wanted to educate others on what really was going on in the schools.

We had each planned a short statement. Sally was to go first.

“My name is Sally Johnson. I teach the social studies, reading, spelling, writing and English classes. Unlike Tom and Russ, the school board has not fired me for next year. I am offended by this. The three of us are a team. Whatever Russ did wrong or Tom did wrong, I am doing the same thing, so I don’t understand why I was left out. I choose to stand by them and won’t return next year either.

I think what is happening in the school is positive; that kids are learning and doing well, and I really don’t understand why Tom and Russ are being fired.”

Tom went next. “We teachers have worked together to reach out to every student. Every student is learning. Every student is doing well. Working together we have been able to get even the most difficult kids to come around.

“I know that some of you are concerned about discipline. Good discipline in the classroom means that everyone is learning. Because we have such small classes, such trustworthy and well-behaved students, we really don’t need to impose strict rules on them. We think that the best discipline is self-discipline, and that is what we expect and do get from the students here.

“Respect for a teacher is more than just being called Mr., it is an attitude that your kids have learned and do exercise here in the school. I think things are going very well and the kids are learning a lot more than just the subject matter.”

I took the last turn. I was nervous. I thought, well, I will just tell them why I’m running the classes the way I am. I always considered myself the theorist of the group.

“The most important thing a student can learn in school is how to learn things on his or her own. Along with that is the ability to think. And with that comes

River Road

Ramblings Collected by Russ Hanson

The Rambler and First Wife on Washington Island, 1975.

Although he dressed conservatively, his teaching was radical, emphasizing creative thinking, self-control and learning how to learn when the school board preferred memorization. – Photo by Myrtle Wilkens. self-control, self-discipline. A student who knows how to learn something new, can control his own behavior and who can think creatively to solve problems is someone who will succeed in the real world.

“We all know each child learns at a different rate and often in quite different ways. Our teacher education emphasized that a good teacher must figure out how to adapt the classroom so every student can do well. That means we have to vary the pace of learning as well as the method while at the same time giving ample opportunity to learn self-control, thinking and how to learn.

“Of course we have made many mistakes. It is impossible to try new things without having some fail. We are all new to teaching. We too have a lot to learn.

We are learning fast.

“The island students are doing well; learning, thinking, exercising creativity and self-control and at the same time enjoying school. I think the whole school is doing well. I think we are following exactly what we learned in our education training, and doing it to the best of our abilities.”

A lot of questions followed. Some were about discipline—how could kids be learning when they were not sitting quietly. Others were about the kids doing different activities rather than all following the book. Some were about specific incidents including my left-handed attempt to explore discrimination. Tom spoke the most, his evangelical fervor convincing the audience we were on a Holy Quest to get every student to excel.

Then there were no more questions.

Mr. Nelson said “Thank you for answering our questions. I think we all have a better understanding of what you are trying to do. Are there any of you who would like to comment before our teachers leave?”

Richard’s mother stood up first. “I have two children who have Tom, Russ and Sally. I have visited the school and watched them run their classes. My seventh-grader, Richard, hated school last year. He pretended he was sick, and I had force him to go to school many days.

Now he won’t stay home even when he is sick because he might miss something.

He comes home, excited to tell me what he learned or even one of Russ’ jokes.

You know, it makes no difference that he says ‘Tom helped me make this,’ or ‘Russ taught me this,’ he not only respects them, but he likes them and he knows they like him too. My daughter thinks Sally is the greatest. Sally lets her be creative in her assignments, something she really values. I know these teachers are different, but for my children, it is won-

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What followed was, one after the other, parents taking a turn telling something positive about their children and school.

Much of it was how the kids were enthusiastic about school and at the same time learning. It lasted for an hour. We sat at the front listening. “Sally, if you start crying, I’ll break up too,” I whispered while giving her a hard kick under the table to keep her steady.

The last person spoke. “I have two boys in school. You know them and you know me, I was in school not so long ago.

I hated school and my boys followed in my footsteps. Something happened this year. The boys have changed. They like school and are always telling me what they are learning from Tom, Russ and Sally. I have even been out in the middle of the night watching the stars with Russ and his astronomy club. I envy my boys.

I wish I would have had these teachers when I was in school.”

Mr. Nelson spoke again. “Thank you Russ, Sally and Tom, I hope you don’t mind me calling you by your first names, I certainly do it with respect. I think we have all learned a great deal here today.

We need to stay for a while and talk about what we have heard. Thank you!”

As we got up to leave, the audience stood and applauded. Without talking, the three of us headed to Tom’s house, broke out three beers and sat down, still overwhelmed by the whole thing. We were still fired, but knowing that parents understood and approved of what we were trying to do was very rewarding.

As new teachers, we were not at all sure of ourselves, and often worried that what we were doing might be misguided.

Now, you may be wondering where Margo and Tom’s wife, Mary, were during this time. They had taken an early March trip off the island to visit relatives near Milwaukee. We called them with the news and they planned to be back on Sunday for the hearing. However, they were using my 1967 Rambler Rogue, one of those American cars that caused Americans to buy Japanese cars, and on their way back to catch the single noon ferry on Sunday, broke down and missed it by 20 minutes. They had to stay over at a motel and come over Monday.

A few days later, Principal Joe asked us to come to his office. “The board changed its mind and you are non-nonrenewed” he said with a grin. “I think the islanders helped them along.”

“Are you coming back Joe?” I asked.

“No, enough excitement for an old man this year. I’m taking my pension. If I come back here after that, it will be for a fishing trip.”

To make a much too long story a little

shorter, Tom, Sally and I, after a lot of thought, concluded that the school board could chose to hire a new superintendent/principal who could make life miserable for us if he didn’t agree with our teaching methods. We worried the two board members who canned us would do exactly that. We said to the school board “We will come back next year only if you allow us a say in hiring the next superintendent. We want to be sure that we will be allowed to continue teaching the way we have in the past year.”

The school board voted against our proposal. We talked it over, and decided after a lot of agonizing that we should leave the island. The salary was the lowest anywhere in Wisconsin, the benefits almost nonexistent, there was no chance of affording a home or even affording the summer rental rate. We could leave with a clean slate on our official teaching record (no nonrenewal) and a good reference from Principal Joe. It was easier for us to lay the blame on the school board when we told the kids our decision. That was very hard.

On the last day of school the kids gave each of us a gift. Joe got a fine fishing pole. I got a Skil saw, as I had been telling the kids I was going to move back to the farm and build a cabin on a little lake over there. There were many hugs and tears and promises to keep in touch.

Joe retired to his woods home near Pembine. He helped me get a math/ science teaching job in the nearby Goodman-Armstrong School District where a young administrator wanted someone just like me and I thrived. I never saw Sally again. I heard she gave up teaching and went into a successful career as a businesswoman.

Tom Sykes lives over by Range not so far from Amery. He quit teaching many years ago and went full time into projects to help young people at risk. He is still at it, having retained all his fervor. He doesn’t get the Leader, so I can lie and he won’t correct me. I did ask him to remember about Washington Island last spring.

“Well, Russ, as I remember it, everything was your fault. You were, in a calm, rational, quiet and humorous manner, such a radical subversive in your teaching, you took us all down with you.

However, it was really something to get applause while being tarred, feathered and ferried out of town!”

It was a long time ago. My memory is terrible. I probably mixed up the people, the details, and likely many facts. I made sure I gave myself the best speeches and most credit and only a little blame. However, it is probably as close to the truth as anyone could reconstruct so many years later. I am still amazed at how oblivious I could have been to the radical change we were implementing; how naïve I was to think we could get by with it; and how pleased I was to hear the testimonials from parents. Everything since that time has been downhill as I have conformed, deferred, tiptoed and obsequied my way through life, a church mouse nibbling timidly at the mighty Wurlitzer bellows.

Epilogue: Pastor Bill, 15 years the Lutheran minister, was non-renewed the summer we left. The 23-year-old single man who took my place was fired almost a year from the day I got my non-renewal. He was a satisfactory teacher, but bedding one of the islander students was his downfall. One of these days, Tom, I and Margo are going to go back to the island to see what lasting damage we did.

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Good thoughts inspire Calendars for 2012 are arriving in the mail and I’ve

been reading all the good thoughts. Read on …

One day in the country is worth a month in town. – Christina Rossetti What is lovely never dies but passes into other loveliness, stardust or sea foam, flower or winged air.

– Thomas Bailey Aldrich A thing of beauty is a joy forever, its loveliness increases, it will never pass into nothingness. – John Keats Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads.

– Henry David Thoreau Love is a great beautifier. – Louisa May Alcott That is one good thing about this spring … there are always sure to be more springs. – L.M. Montgomery Spring in the world! And all things are made new. – Richard Hovey Another May, new buds, and flowers shall bring: and why has happiness no second spring? – Charlotte Smith It is the month of June, the month of leaves and roses; when pleasant sights salute the eyes, and pleasant scents the noses. – Nathan Parker Willis Hope is a waking dream. – Aristotle I tell thee love is Nature’s second sun, causing a spring of virtues where he shines. – George Chapman If eyes were made for seeing, then reality is its own excuse for being. – Ralph Waldo Emerson Hope is like a harebell, trembling from its birth, love is like a rose, the joy of all the earth. – Christina Rossetti Beauty seen is never lost. – John Greenleaf Whittier The bud is on the bough again; the leaf is on the tree. – Charles Jefferys Each month is illustrated with flowers and nature’s beauties. Each month is a joy.

I wish I were the one who selects the good thought for each month. Each one is a jewel in good literature.

Each one is an inspiration.

Just think, we can learn something as the year unfolds.

I now have more calendars than I need, so I begin

Do you remember?

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Compiled by Bernice Abrahamzon

50 Years Ago

Bernice Abrahamzon giving them away.

And it is my belief that every flower enjoys the air it breathes. – William Wordsworth Many calendars contain October, November and December of the current years, so instead of 12 months, we have 15 months in some years.

Looking for luck If you’re looking for lean, you’re in Luck.

I’d like to tell you a juicy story. A story everyone in Luck, Wisconsin, knows. It’s about herb marinated beef steak. It’s about braised steak provencal and broiled steaks with company potatoes. But most of all, it’s about good fortune. Because many cuts of beef are surprisingly low in calories. Lower than most people think. A lean, trimmed three-ounce serving averages less than 200 calories. Round tip, for example, hardly tops 149 calories. That’s an inspiration to anyone holding a menu. Or following a diet. You know, according to legend, the town of Luck was named by Dan Smith, an early logger. Having faced much adversity in life, he solved the problem by always being “in Luck.”

Today, our luck is still pretty good, delicious in fact.

Where would we be without beef? Out of luck, I’d say. See you in the next town.

(Taken from a Luck place mat.)

Until next week, Bernice

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"Inspecting Carol" prepares to open at Festival Theatre on Thanksgiving weekend ST. CROIX FALLS - On the heels of a hugely popular 2010 production of “A Christmas Carol,” the choice was obvious for the 2011 holiday show: “Inspecting Carol” – the hilarious spoof of a theater company’s annual efforts to produce the timeless classic.

The production is in rehearsal, preparing to open on Thanksgiving weekend with both Saturday and Sunday performances, followed by four more weeks (Thursdays through Sundays) before it closes on Friday, Dec. 23.

“Just last year during the holiday season, I was performing on the Festival Theatre stage in ‘A Christmas Carol,’” said Carl Lindberg. “What a pleasure it is to be back to direct this classic spoof of a fictional theater company that is presenting the same story.”

“Inspecting Carol” uses Dickens’ enduring tale as a backdrop for something more: hilarity and entertainment. Last seen on the Festival Theatre stage in 2000, “Inspecting Carol” follows the story of a Midwest acting company getting ready to run their annual production of “A Christmas Carol” and trying their darnedest to make it work.

As the fictional Soapbox Theatre battles slow rehearsals, frightening financial situations, and big personalities, audiences get an inside look at all the production drama from curtain to blackout.

“My favorite thing about this show,” says Executive Director Danette Olsen, “is actually that audiences have been asking when we would produce it again ever since I arrived in 2006! It is very funny and this cast is playing it all out. I predict a huge amount of laughter will accompany the performances.”

The ensemble cast includes Lee Hollis Bussie, Nancy Conger, Bob Fedderly, Seth Kaltwasser, Jaclyn Johnson, Darrell Johnston, Teresa Mock, Ed Moersfelder and

Te r e s a M o c k , Stephen Pearce, Jaclyn Johnson and Seth Kaltwasser in “Inspecting Carol” at Festival Theatre. – Photo by Jordan Chartrand

Stephen Pearce. A special cameo role is shared by Mary Krebs, Carol Lenhart, Danette Olsen and Sydney Paredes.

Local youth participating in the holiday show are Cyrus Aluni, Dio Aluni and Emma Wondra of St. Croix Falls and Jeremiah Peer of Dresser.

Directed by Lindberg with a collaborative set design

by Fizz Kizer, Olsen and David Markson, “Inspecting Carol” also features the design talents of Gina Bonin (costumes), Todd Reemtsma (lighting) and Jaclyn Johnson (props). Peter Weber handles stage and production management duties.

“Inspecting Carol” is sponsored by Amery Regional Medical Center and runs Saturday, Nov. 26 through Friday, Dec. 23. There are Thursday 2 p.m. matinees on Dec. 1 and 8, and Sunday matinees on Nov. 27, and Dec. 4 and 18. Evening performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. Due to the satirical story line and modest use of adult language, “Inspecting Carol” is not recommended for elementary youth. For additional information see the theater’s Web site at festivaltheatre.org or call 715-483-3387. - submitted

The October special at Carlson Hardware, Frederic, was a Bake & Take cake pan with cover for 69¢.–Specials at Route’s, Frederic, were wieners at 39¢ lb., grapes at 2 lbs. for 25¢, flour at 50 lbs. for $2.98, 2 lbs. of coffee for $1.15, canned pumpkin at 10¢ can.–Specials at the Co-op Store, Frederic, were 50 lbs. of flour at $3.19, oranges at 2 dozen for 69¢, sliced bacon at 59¢ lb., toilet tissue at 12 rolls for $1, pork roast at 37¢ lb. and catsup at 4 bottles for 89¢.

Shoppers could see the 1962 Rambler showing on Oct. 6 at Iverson Implement & Motor Co., Amery.–The film “By Love Possessed” was playing at the Frederic Theatre followed the next week by “Gidget Goes Hawaiian.”–A smorgasbord was held every Sunday at Edgewater Inn on Mud Hen Lake.–A pancake supper was served Oct. 1 at Pilgrim Lutheran Church with freewill offering.–Filming of Hemingway’s “Nick Adams” attracted many visitors to the Mellen/Saxon area.– 4-H Achievement Day was held at Luck on Oct. 7.–David Swagger, Clear Lake, won top prize in the Leader football contest.–A fire destroyed the barn of Dick Hansen, Luck.–An Industrial Club was formed at Balsam Lake.–Immunization clinics were held at Clear Lake, St. Croix Falls and Frederic.

40 Years Ago Specials at the Frederic Co-op Store included oranges at 78¢ dozen, cabbage at 7¢ lb., 25 lbs. of flour at $1.79, kidney beans at 6 for $1, and mild Colby cheese at 88¢ lb.–Area schools won awards for excellence in publications.–The ad for The First Bank of Grantsburg carried the line, “And to my nephew Charley who never saved a cent and whom I promised to remember in my will – ‘Hello, Charley.’–A million dollar year was reported for the Frederic Farmers Co-op.–There was no change in school tax; and retirement benefits were approved.–The levy was up in Polk County, and citizens attended a budget hearing.–A gunshot injured Steve Hansen.–A notice said that anyone caught trespassing would be prosecuted. It was signed by Tobias Brothers, Charlie East and Vernon Daniels.–Specials at Route’s, Frederic, included turkeys at 37¢ lb., cake mix at 29¢, bananas at 10¢ lb., pumpkin at 2 cans for 37¢, and grapefruit at 10 for 79¢.–Specials at Frederic Co-op included 6 grapefruit for 59¢, Lifebuoy soap at 2 bars for 35¢, ham at 69¢ lb., yams at 2 lbs. for 25¢, and lefse was 39¢ for 8 oz.–Alcan had a special sale of fabrics (mill ends and sample pieces) at Milltown.–Carl Glockzin was the manager of Alpha Store.

20 Years Ago Gary King wrote a series of articles on how escaping domestic abuse can be a long struggle.–A benefit spaghetti supper was given for Michael Geiger on Sept. 28, at the American Legion Hall, Grantsburg.

He was a 4-year-old burn victim.–Milton and Rachelle Stellrecht held open house for their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 6, 1991, at the Shell Lake Community Center.–A used sporting goods sale was held at Frederic on Oct. 19.–Meal site donations were discussed.–Balsam Lake Public Health was awarded a $146,000 rural health grant.–Harvest of Harmony was set at Unity.–A five-year search for a pipe organ for West Denmark ended.–Hundreds of Boy Scouts gathered at the Free Camporee.–Fall cleanup week was held at Frederic on Oct. 7 – 11.–The future of Yellow Lake bridge was in doubt.–The Siren School received outstanding marks from state.–The work of artist Schmidt of Webster would appear in a 1992 calendar.–Lake 26 cabins were struck by burglars.–Zion Trade Lake Lutheran Church was planning a smorgasbord.–Open house was held at Burnett County Airport.–Bremer grants totaled more than $57,000.

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Arnell Humane Lanna is a 1-year-old, shorthair brown tabby with a white bib and mittens. She is looking for someone who wants to share quiet evenings with a glass of wine and a view of the sunset. This is her favorite time of day, to relax and share stories of the day’s events, birds she spied through the lookout window, dusting the credenza and keeping your chair warm.

Lanna gets along with other cats and would be happy to keep an eye on them as well. She is a good listener and knows how to keep a secret.

Lanna is sharing the adult cat room with five other friends in waiting. Gustaf is a neutered, personable, handsome devil with long soft black hair.

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YAPpenings Sadie there are ways to get past it.

Well it’s a week of returns and poor Jerry Lewis arrived back at the shelter on Friday after living in a home with a handicapped person who was bedridden. The nurses and everyone else really liked him and Jerry was very good with his owner, being gentle and understanding around the medical equipment. Unfortunately he escaped out the door a couple of times when it was being held open to bring in a wheelchair, which was dangerous for him. A funny thing happened when he got out.

Somehow he got into a neighbor’s house and they didn’t notice him and after going out and returning home, there was Jerry all curled up on their couch.

That must have been quite a surprise!!!

Hey I should tell you that my good friend Otis was adopted on Friday. His new family is very lucky to have him as he is an awesome fellow. I’m sure they will be very happy with him for many years to come. Carly is still available and I’m keeping my paws crossed that someone will soon see just what a great young gal she is.

We’ve been busy at the shelter folding and getting our newsletter ready to go out in the mail. It is a great read and everyone that contributed to it

pressive face. Giblet is an extra-large soft orange tabby. He likes to tell tales of his flamboyant life.

We think he is making most of them up, but they are fun to listen to anyway. Clara and Cassidy have become best friends in their kennel apartment complex. Clara has short hair, white and black, while Cassidy sports a luxurious brown tabby do. These two like to hang out on the easy chair and keep their girlish figures by climbing the carpeted cat trees, over and over. They are all looking for new homes.

The dog kennel is in the black. Black dogs that is. Bosco is a tall Border collie mix of 9 months. He has a medium wavy black coat with white on his chest and toes. Bosco is all about puppy energy and fun, fun, fun. Leela is a 3-year-old spayed female black Lab mix. She was starved for attention in her previous home and hopes that she will find love and companionship the second time around.

Porter is a 5-month-old, neutered black Lab pup, cute, calm in a puppy kind of way and all black.

Oliver rounds out the black-dog pack. He is a neutered, black pug/terrier mix. He has long legs,

Siren news

715-349-2964 Just a short newsletter from bear country this week. Not too much to tell you as hubby and I flew the coop so to speak and took off with a large group of bus travelers headed for Branson, Mo., and the exciting city lights. We saw a lot of sights, shows and enjoyed a great variety of good food.

This Sunday there are just the usual tree rats

scurrying about gathering the last of the acorns scattered on the ground. Maybe they got a little worried when the snow fell last week, with more to come probably sooner than later.

Sunday morning I took off to town to restock the fridge and was totally amazed at the large flock of swans on Little Doctor Lake. Seems that lake has

St. Croix Senior Center Tuesday started with exercises. In the afternoon, games were played. Winners in Dominos were Gladis Weikert, Don Anderson and Ione Meixner.

The winning team in Hand and Foot was Marian Edler and Bill McGrorty. Bren Nel Ward, Joan Arnold, Ron Flostad and Arlene Wendt were winners in 500 cards.

Wednesday was the November birthday celebration with cake and ice cream.

Thursday, we held our exercise session followed

by Skip-Bo. In the evening, 500 was played. The winners were Chuck Magnison, Betty Wilson and Bob Norlander.

Sunday, the volunteers were honored with a noon meal of scalloped potatoes and ham. President Bren Nel Ward’s grandchildren served volunteers at the tables. After enjoying the meal, games were played.

On Wednesday, Nov. 30, 3 – 7 p.m., a community dinner will be served at the senior center. This meal will be prepared and served by the businesspeople of St. Croix Falls. The menu is chicken alfredo or pasta. The funds raised will be used for the Christmas activities in the city.

On Saturday, Dec. 3, the senior center will hold a bake sale starting at 8 a.m. Hot rolls and coffee will be available. This is a fundraiser for the center. The center would be very appreciative if anyone would like to donate baked goods for the sale.

At noon, Saturday, Dec. 3, will be lunch with Santa at the center. Tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches will be served. You can also have your picture taken with Santa.

Friday, Nov. 18, 1 p.m., Bingo will be played.

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should give themselves a high five for a job well done. If you’re on our mailing list, watch for it to arrive in your mailbox.

Don’t forget the buffet and silent auction fundraiser coming up on Sunday, Dec. 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Adventures in Siren. The food and company will be great, I’m hoping a doggy bag will be coming my way. Hey if you’re looking for a great 2012 calendar with Wisconsin pictures, then go to Wisconsin Gives Back on your computer and order calendars for our shelter. Calendars are $15 each of which $9 comes back to us. Isn’t that a great way to support us? There are three categories and we are listed under community nonprofits.

“The best way to get a puppy is to beg for a baby brother - and they’ll settle for a puppy every time.” – Winston Pendleton Have a great week everyone! Licks and tailwags!

The Humane Society of Burnett County is saving lives, one at a time. www.hsburnettcty.org. 715866-4096. License No. 267335-DS. We’re on Facebook too!

a tightly curled tail and personality to spare. He has been auditioning to replace the Energizer Bunny by practicing his jumping in his kennel. Either that or he is hoping to get a jump rope for Christmas and wants to be ready.

Also available but not Lanna black are Jenna, a white and brown Jack Russell/Chihuahua mix and Shane the black and silver cream husky with short hair. We are open six days a week, Monday through Saturday. Stop in to adopt a new friend or just to visit.

The animals look forward to meeting you.

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David and Sharon D’Jock are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, Douglas D’Jock, to Amanda Hafeman, daughter of Laurene Roland and Scott and Karen Hafeman.

Doug is a graduate of UW-River Falls and is employed by the city of Eau Claire. He is also a combat engineer with the 950th Clearance Company, Army National Guard, out of Spooner.

Amanda is also a graduate of UW-River Falls and is pursuing a master’s degree in social work thru UWMadison. She will graduate in May 2012.

The couple is planning an August 2012 wedding in Eau Claire. - Photo submitted

Barb Munger and myself just got back from a bus trip to Branson, Mo. We were with 48 others from Wisconsin and Minnesota. We had a great time and enjoyed all six of the shows we saw. When we saw the Baldknobbers show, we were one bus out of 27 buses lined up for the show. Each show celebrated and honored the vets for Veteran Week. There was a Vietnam Wall of Veterans at the Lawrence Welk Resort, which is where we stayed.

Our cook, CeCe, is back from her medical leave.

Lori did a great job filling in for CeCe. Reminder – our center is closed on Thanksgiving week, Friday, Nov. 25, so there will be no cards on that day. Have a happy Thanksgiving.

Bev Beckmark Winners for 500 were Arnie Borchert, Anke Oleson, Dave Peterson, Arvid Pearson and Gerry Vogel. been their stopping point for a rest and a quick bite Spade winners were Mary Sicord, Gerry Vogel, Inez before heading farther south. They truly are a beau- Pearson, Marie Bentley and Anke Oleson. tiful bird.

Until next time, stay warm and healthy.

The annual community dinner put on by Siren, Webster and Danbury and held each year at the Siren Senior Center will be served from noon to 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. If you are alone why not Hazel come and enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner at the center.

Maybe you will see some neighbors or friends there, Hoffman or make a few new ones. If you need or would rather have your dinner at home call 715-866-4878 and put Hi to everyone at this busy time of year. Plants to your name on the list for delivery. Remember this bring in, plants to cover, wood to cut for those that are dinner is free to all who wish to come and enjoy. lucky enough to still be burning wood, there can’t be Sympathy to the family of Lyla M. Dolan who a better heat or smell. I love the smell of wood smoke. passed away Oct. 29.

Of course, Herman always told me I was a little difSympathy to the family of Patricia Stariha who ferent. passed away Nov. 5.

But now back to our senior center. Remember, we Remember folks, Saturday is opening day for our are open on Saturday and Saturday morning a few of deer season. If you hunt, above all, make sure of us got together for a nice game of cards and a good your target before you shoot and, if you shoot, make cup of coffee. Let’s hope this coming Saturday, more sure to take your prize home. We don’t need any people will be able to join us. Also remember the bakmore crippled deer out there, we have enough now ery is always open on Saturday. They have real great trying to make it through our hard winters. Above all, specials every day. enjoy your sport, I hope each of you is successful.

Last week winners in Spades were first place, Holly Let’s make this 2011 a year of no injuries.

Stonesifer; second place, Liz Ruhn; and tied in third Congratulations to elementary student Landyn place, Inez Pearson and Carmen Marek.

Randt, middle schooler Haley Peterson and high 500 winners were first place, Dane Peterson; secschooler Jesus Garcia for being chosen Siren ond place, Lorraine Hansen; third place, Arnie Schools students of the week. What a great bunch of Borchert; and fourth place, Mildred Irig. kids.

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Hi folks, Sadie here again for another weekly update for you. Wasn’t the weather on the weekend fabulous? Love those crisp, fall sunny days. Mom got lots done outside and the three of us canines helped from time to time, especially Maya who likes to dig holes!

I got a notice that it’s time for my rabies shot so guess that means a trip to the vet for me and actually for Eli as he’s due some other kinds of shots.

Besides being required, rabies is a very important shot to keep up on to remain healthy and protected.

Rabies is an acute, infectious, often fatal viral disease that is entirely preventable; so if your animals are not up-to-date on their shots, then I encourage you to show a little love and get them done.

Well we’ve had a number of phone calls on those cute little chocolate Lab X’s so I’m guessing it won’t be long before they are adopted into a loving family. Mom tried to get some new pictures of them out in the play yard, but found it kind of difficult when they’re all attached to her pant legs.

They are soft and cuddly and just a bundle of fun.

We got another puppy in named Jaida who is a blond colored Lab/shepherd mix and I’m told very sweet. Jaida will be available for adoption after Tuesday when her seven-day hold is up.

Guess what … Duke the 1-year-old, black Lab is back at the shelter after being returned by his adopters. Duke is an awesome guy, just look at that grin in his picture! I’m told that Duke is a very good young fellow; however he does have a bit of a problem with separation anxiety. With the right owner and some exercise thrown in, we’re sure he can overcome that as it’s probably not serious and

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Born at Amery Regional Medical Center:

Born at Osceola Medical Center:

A girl, Sula Marion Minell, born Nov. 1, 2011, to Anthony and Julie Minell, Osceola. Sula weighed 8 lbs., 9 oz.

••• A girl, Jazmyn Nora Everson, born Nov. 5, 2011, to Jeff and Stacy Everson, Osceola. Jazmyn weighed 7 lbs., 14 oz.

••• A girl, Savanna Joy Viebrock, born Nov. 5, 2011, to Tim and Venessa Veibrock, Osceola. Savanna weighed 8 lbs., 2 oz.

••• A girl, Arabella Liana Thomas, born Nov. 6, 2011, to Darren and Lauren Thomas, Frederic. Arabella weighed 7 lbs., 13 oz.

••• A boy, Henry Carl-Thomas Hansen, born Nov. 9, 2011, to Jaime and Brandon Hansen, Osceola. Henry weighed 8 lbs., 5 oz.

••• A girl, Jayde Grace Johnson, born Nov. 10, 2011, to Matthew and Angela Johnson, Virginia Beach, Va. Jayde weighed 6 lbs., 15 oz.

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Scholarship awarded

Lewis There were 11 at the NW Regional Writers Club last Friday, Nov. 11, at the Sunrise Apartments, Frederic, at 1 p.m. All officers were present including President Denis Simonsen; Vice President Bob Mackean; secretary Mary Jacobsen; and treasurer Bernice Abrahamzon. Our two students were present and we’re happy about that. Our next meeting will be our annual Christmas party. Place and time will be in the next newsletter.

Sheila Staples conducted the Sunday church service along with Pastor Tom Cook. Robin Peterson read Scripture and Sylvia Schaetzel read a

poem on the veterans. Robin also served beverages and treats after the service.

Renters have moved into the Lonny and Terri Pearson home below Abrahamzon hill. Children get on the school bus each day. Welcome to our neighborhood. Nice to have the house occupied.

Members of the UMW and UMM donated many of the stuffing mixes to the Frederic Food Shelf for the Christmas meal in December.

Boxes for Operation Christmas are in place in the Lewis church. The request is for new items for children, youth, parents, adults for families in need in

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The bell choir from the Frederic School will visit the Lewis church the second Sunday in December.

Something wonderful to anticipate.

Instrumental music lessons are held on Mondays at the Lewis church.

Our first snow of the season arrived Thursday, Nov. 10, during the night. Fortunately it melted on Veterans Day. Some very nice programs held in the area.

Are you getting all those chores done before winter? Good luck!

Dewey - LaFollette Joleen and Richard Funk bought lunch out for Don and Lida Nordquist Tuesday. Gerry, Donna, Lawrence and Nina Hines also joined them to enjoy the meal.

Mary Dunn, Diana Mangelsen, Sharon Syverson, Marlene Swearingen, Lida Nordquist and Nina and Donna Hines were Tuesday afternoon guests of Karen Mangelsen. They enjoyed a time of visiting and playing cards.

Brea Williamson and Kaylea Reinaas were Thursday evening visitors of Ronda and Maynard Mangelsen.

Don and Lida Nordquist, Lawrence and Nina Hines and Hank and Karen Mangelsen visited Gerry and Donna Hines Thursday evening. They helped Gerry celebrate his birthday.

Donna and Gerry Hines went to Vadnais Heights, Minn., Friday and stayed with Brenda and Tim Sweet for several days. On Saturday, Donna and Gerry visited Emily, Josh and Noah Hennagir in Chaska, Minn. Later, Gerry’s birthday was celebrated with family at Brenda’s house.

Weekend guests of Karen and Hank Mangelsen were Baxter, Celie, Larry, Grace and Hannah Mangelsen. Nick and Esther Mangelsen visited Sunday afternoon.

Chris, Carly, Chad and Colin Harrison were weekend visitors of Nina and Lawrence Hines.

Angie Quinton hosted a surprise birthday party for her dad, Dick Quinton, Saturday evening at his home. A number of relatives and friends were there to congratulate him on his 80th.

Karen Mangelsen Lida and Don Nordquist, Donna and Gerry Hines and Nina and Lawrence Hines attended a party Saturday night for Rick and Angela Funk in Centuria. It was in honor of their recent marriage.

Hank, Karen, Larry, Celie, Baxter, Hannah and Grace Mangelsen attended the play “Annie” at the Siren School auditorium Saturday evening. Hank and Karen’s son-in-law, Dave Close, was an actor, and granddaughter, Patty Close, was an actress in the production.

Ronda and Maynard Mangelsen went to Grantsburg Sunday afternoon to attend a baby shower for their niece, Sarah, and baby Jace.

Sunday visitors of Don and Lida Nordquist were Marlene Swearingen, Julie McQuade and Nick and Esther Mangelsen.

Milltown blood drive John Hayek, Amery, is pictured receiving a pin marking his 11-gallon blood donation from Jo Bille, Milltown blood drive coordinator. Sallie Tinkham, Georgetown, also received a pin marking her 18th-gallon donation. Forty-five pints were collected. These lifesaving gifts will benefit three or four times that many people. The event would not be possible without the support of many volunteers and sponsors, which include Milltown Lutheran and Baptist churches, the community club, American Legion, VFW Auxiliary, Royal Credit Union and the many on- and off-site volunteers. The next drive will be in late May 2012. - Photo submitted

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The men and women of Burnett County Moose Lodge would like to extend their appreciation to the following businesses and people who joined in to make our first TRUNK and TREAT a huge success: Judy and Ken Peterson Fern’s Upholstery Siren Lions Matt and Avis Morrison Ron Yourchuck / Donna and Mike Kelly Highstrom Family B&L Moody Repair Pat and Sandy Traaseth Siren Telephone Co. Siren Fire Dept.

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A boy, Eli Rene Flores, born Oct. 16, 2011, to Lynda and Arlinnton Flores, Balsam Lake. Eli weighed 8 lbs., 4 oz.

••• A girl, Ellisyn Mae Crosby, born Oct. 17, 2011, to Jennifer Kuhn and Chad Crosby, Clear Lake. Ellisyn weighed 7 lbs., 9 oz.

••• A boy, Milo Bradley Isler, born Oct. 17, 2011, to Tori and Jason Isler, Amery. Milo weighed 8 lbs., 8.5 oz.

••• A boy, Aiden Allan Rudeen, born Oct. 18, 2011, to Danielle Rosen and Nathan Rudeen, Clear Lake.

Aiden weighed 7 lbs., 13 oz.

••• A girl, Elliette Elizabeth Wojchik, born Oct. 18, 2011, to Kimberly and Eric Wojchik, Amery. Elliette weighed 8 lbs., 1/2 oz.

••• A girl, Sophie Autumn Buck, born Oct. 21, 2001, to Desiree and Timothy Buck, Ridgeland. Sophie weighed 6 lbs., 4 oz.

••• A boy, Joshua James Tallent, born Oct. 23, 2011, to Samantha and Richard Tallent Jr., Clear Lake.

Joshua weighed 7 lbs., 13 oz.

••• A girl, Caleigh Raye Wienke, born Oct. 23, 2011, to Katrina Lheureux and Eric Wienke, Deer Park.

Caleigh weighed 7 lbs., 7 oz.

••• A girl, Kathryn Rachel Sykes, born Oct. 28, 2011, to Molly and Kyle Sykes, Deer Park. Kathryn weighed 8 lbs., 4 oz.

••• A girl, Lilly Jane Grosskreutz, born Nov. 2, 2011, to Kelly and Kevin Grosskruetz, Clayton. Lilly weighed 7 lbs., 1 oz.

••• A boy, Parker LeRoy Oelkers, born Nov. 2, 2011, to Michaela Oelkers, Amery. Parker weighed 8 lbs., 1 oz.

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LUCK – Top high school singers from Wisconsin and Minnesota gathered on Friday, Nov. 4, at the University of Wisconsin-Superior to develop their musical skills and to present a public concert at the 28th-annual Chorfest Tri-State Honor Choir hosted by the UW-Superior Department of Music.

The singers, representing 22 high schools, worked with Dr. Karle Erickson, former director of choral activities at Gustavus Adophus College, former artistic director of World Voices of Minneapolis, acclaimed conductor and highly sought after clinician. The high school singers then joined the UW-Superior’s a cappella choir and chamber choir in presenting an evening concert featuring excerpts from Mendelssohn’s “Elijah.” The performance featured UW-Superior faculty member Dr.

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Prairie Farm, Rice Lake, Solon Springs, Spooner, St. Croix Falls, Superior, Turtle Lake and Washburn. Minnesota schools participating were Esko, North East Range, The Marshall School in Duluth, and Ogilvie. The Luck vocalists who participated were Haley Dikkers, Lena UekeFoster, Katelyn Dinnies, Julie Franzel, Brendan Fenning, Dylan LeMay, Austin Hillman-Baker, Jes Pedersen and Sam Nelson.

“Our goal for Chorfest is to give the singers a first-class experience performing a major work with a nationally known Luck’s Chorfest participants: Haley Dikkers, Lena Ueke-Foster, Katelyn Dinnies, Brendan conductor,” said Dr. Matthew Faerber, Fenning, Dylan LeMay, Austin Hillman-Baker, Jes Pedersen and Sam Nelson. – Photo submitted choral director at UW-Superior. “We want the top singers from our region to have an Jeffrey Madison as soloist.

Ashland, Bayfield, Bruce, Chetek-Weyer- opportunity to sing with other people Wisconsin high schools sending singers haeuser, Hurley, Luck, Medford, New who have the same level of ability.” - subto participate in Chorfest included: Auburn, Northland Pines, Northwestern, mitted

Backpack Program has begun at the St. Croix Falls School District

ST. CROIX FALLS – On Friday, Oct. 28, people in the St. Croix Falls School District were excited to kick off the Backpack Program. This program is designed to meet the needs of hungry children when other resources are not available. Backpacks are filled with food, and students bring them home on weekends to help feed their families. There is no fee charged to be in the program.

Currently, 68 backpacks are filled on Thursday afternoons and sent home with children the following day. Sixty-eight backpacks help feed 273 people.

If anyone is interested in volunteering to fill backpacks with food, contact

Michelle Wuellner at 715-483-2688 to be added to the calendar. Last week, Girl Scout Troop 50398 was very eager to volunteer their time and the girls were given credit for community service to earn badges.

Also, monetary donations would be greatly appreciated. It takes $7.50 to help feed a family for a weekend, $90 will help feed a family for three months and $270 will help feed a family for the school year.

Donations can be written to the Salvation Army – write “SCF Backpack Project” on the memo line. Send your donations to St. Croix Falls Middle School, c/o Denise Sinclear Todd, 740 Maple Drive, St. Croix

Girl Scouts from Troop 50398 (L to R): Paige Wuellner, Alyson Frey, Shelby Cook, Michelle Wuellner and Jaylyn Lammert shown with Duana Bremer of the Salvation Army, packed food in backpacks for SCF students to take home to ensure they will have something to eat over the weekend.

Falls, WI 54024. Also, if your company offers a matching gift program, it would be a great way to increase your donation. All donations are tax deductible.

If you have any questions, call Denise Sinclear Todd at 715-483-2507 Ext. 1204 or Maria Gjovig at Ext. 1172. - submitted

Massage therapy now at Lindstrom Rehab Clinic

Tommy the Moose On Nov. 7, Moose Lodge 1194 of Siren donated 12 Tommy the Moose comfort dolls to the Burnett County Sheriff’s Department.

These comfort toys are carried in the patrol vehicles and are given to children who are traumatized or emotionally affected by the situation being investigated by the sheriff’s department such as house fires, auto accidents or domestic disturbances. Shown is Sheriff Dean Roland holding some of the toys, and Richard Sweet, community serivce co-chairman of the Moose Lodge. – Photo submitted

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Volunteers, including some of the Backpack Project Committee, packed the first batch of backpacks for the St. Croix Falls Backpack Program. (L to R): Hallie Glenna, Maria Gjovig, Michelle Wuellner, Denise Sinclear Todd and Tawny Christenson. – Photos submitted

LINDSTROM, Minn. – If you have experienced massage therapy, you already know that it has many benefits besides just feeling wonderful. Massage therapy can help release chronic muscular tension and pain, improve circulation, increase joint flexibility, reduce mental and physical fatigue and stress, promote faster healing of injured muscular tissue, improve posture and reduce blood pressure. Massage is also known to promote better sleep, improve concentration, reduce anxiety and create an overall sense of wellbeing. After a massage, people often experience increased energy, heightened awareness and greater productivity.

St. Croix Regional Medical Center’s Certified Massage Therapist Marianne Reis is now providing massage at the Lindstrom Rehabilitation Clinic on Mondays, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Additional times will be added as needed.

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Festival’s Featured Artist - Seth Kaltwasser ST. CROIX FALLS – This week, the InterCounty Leader features a familiar face on Festival’s stage, Seth Kaltwasser. Kaltwasser is back in St. Croix Falls to portray Kevin Trent Emery in “Inspecting Carol,” one of two upcoming holiday productions at Festival Theatre.

Last year, Kaltwasser was very busy at Festival, appearing in three shows in four months. Readers may remember Kaltwasser from his hilarious performance in last autumn’s “Is He Dead?”,his work in the inaugural Elbow Room production, “Nickel and Dimed,” or Festival’s fantastic production of “A Christmas Carol.”

“I’m excited to be back!” said Kaltwasser. “This production is going to be a ton of fun. I look forward to working with an ensemble of new and old friends and being directed, once again, by Carl Lindberg who, with his staging of ‘Is He Dead?’ last fall, proved to be particularly skilled at fostering a rehearsal process

that allows for the creation of a truly unique and organic piece.”

Danette Olsen, executive director at Festival, said, “Seth is one of those actors that you love to hire. He is adaptable, flexible and an excellent Seth Kaltwasser team member, both onstage and off.”

Since his work last year at Festival, Kaltwasser has remained quite busy, working at the Jungle Theatre in Minneapolis as a production intern for their spring staging of “Next Fall” and then the summer in Rock Island, Illinois, where he was a part of the Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse’s production of “Hairspray.” In what little spare time he has, Kaltwasser also works as a barista at a Starbucks in Edina, Minn. “I love coffee,” said Kaltwasser. “I suppose it helps fuel my sys-

The Bonga saga Last time we met, I wrote about a journal entry scribbled by Michel Curot, XY Company fur trader, in November of 1803. Translated from Curot’s French, his entry notes the arrival of rival trader John Sayer, a veteran North West Company official who was joining his crew at their log trade houses along the Yellow River, just a couple hundred feet from Curot’s cabin. This development seems to have put him so out of whack that he neglected to name the others traveling with Sayer, merely referencing them as his wife (via research we know this was an Ojibwe woman known as Obemau-unoqua), two children, another man and specifically mentioning a black man. He doesn’t name the latter fellow, but the detective work of several historians points to the possibility that the black man referred to may well have borne the name Pierre Bonga.

Like so many from that time period, Bonga’s story must be garnered by careful study of numerous sources. But by piecing together clues from journals, ledgers, account books and such, a clearer picture begins to emerge of a significant family who left a rich legacy in the annals of fur trade history in these parts. And a portion of that story may have taken place at Forts Folle Avoine.

Pierre Bonga first appears on a list of employees of John Sayer & Company (Sayer was an independent trader then, but with ties to the Montreal-based North West Company, which he later joined), earning a wage of 900 livres (a French form of currency common in the fur trade). His exact duties aren’t detailed, but in later years he was frequently employed as an interpreter for the North West and American Fur companies. Two sons – George and Stephen – were also later employed by traders in a similar capacity, and became traders

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in their own right. Perhaps one or both of them were the children Curot references as arriving with Sayer’s crew in 1803. Bonga had previously been at the Red River fur forts of Alexander Henry, another veteran North West trader.

While there it was reported he’d even ridden a buffalo!

Pierre’s parents, it is surmised, were both of African/West Indies heritage, and were freed slaves who had belonged to an army officer serving at the British garrison of Fort Michilimackinac.

Obtaining their freedom in 1787, Jean and Jeanne Bonga began a family, and son Pierre took up a career in the fur trade of the Great Lakes via the connections Mr. Sayer and Mr. Henry had with the Mackinac area trade. While there is a remote possibility the black man mentioned by Curot was not Pierre (if only Mr. Curot had named names!), it appears likely, given his ties to Sayer and another mention that he was apparently threatened with murder by someone at his previous Red River posting. Historical detectives are plagued with scanty references like these from which to paint the broader picture.

Pierre at some point married an Ojibwe (Ogibwayquay), and eventually the couple had a small family (some historians say four sons, but there is good

tem for all of the fun that I get to have.”

Kaltwasser isn’t the only one “buzzing” with excitement that he is back at Festival, the staff is as excited to have him back as he is to be there. “It’s so wonderful to have Kaltwasser back,” said Olsen. “He’s got such a passion and drive, whether it’s onstage, backstage or in support of the stage, Kaltwasser is a most welcome addition to any work situation.” In fact, Kaltwasser is serving in a number of capacities this season just as he did last year. In addition to performing in “Inspecting Carol,” Kaltwasser lent his hand backstage during this fall’s “The Mystery of Irma Vep” and he is learning the ropes of being a development department assistant as well.

Kaltwasser grew up in Keystone, Iowa, a little town of about 600 people, just west of Cedar Rapids. When asked for the root of his drive and ambition for performance, Kaltwasser paused. “I didn’t really get into the performing arts until high school, when I appeared in ‘Pippin.’ But evidence for at least two daughters as well). Two of the boys appear frequently in the Great Lakes fur trade annals.

George Bonga was sent back to Montreal, North America’s fur trade “capital,” for schooling, and when he returned west he appears in numerous entries by fur traders as they traveled through the area. His brother Stephen also went east for school, returning to the region as a clerk/interpreter in the fur trade. He played a role in interpreting at locales as diverse as Fort Snelling as well as throughout the Lake Superior country. They were highly regarded by all who came in contact with them.

Their metis (mixed-blood) families were typical of fur trade times.

All of the Bongas were famous in their time. Yet who remembers them now? One person has sought to revive the memory of Pierre Bonga via song.

Rodney Brown is a singer/songwriter living in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Hearing of the Bonga legends, he penned a song about Pierre for a CD he calls “North Land,” and has performed it throughout the region. Here are some verses from the song “Pierre Bonga”: I was born a free man, born free from slavery.

My parents were apprehended, from their home in the West Indies.

A British general bought them; in Michilimackinac he set them free.

They got married on that island, after the general set them free.

I will travel up these waters, to Fond du Lac that’s where I’ll stay.

Find a love I will marry, her people are Ojibwe.

I was born in Huron Country, I am free to roam the land.

My name is Pierre Bonga, and I’m a

as a child, my cousins and I would stage devised theater pieces every summer, using any old costume pieces we could find from my grandparents’ closet and performing for a happy crowd of mothers and fathers. So I suppose, performing has always been a passion,” said Kaltwasswer. He went on to say he is happy to be back at Festival, “where I have the opportunity to gain so much experience, in so many of the various functions that go into developing and running a theatere company.”

In addition to seeing Kaltwasser onstage, he may be spotted on one of the many scenic trails throughout St. Croix Falls, “Hiking the trails is my favorite thing to do here,” said Kaltwasser. “I love to go out on the trails, and daydream and think, or read or write. Keep an eye out, if I’m not in the theater, I’m probably on a trail.”

George Bonga, fur trader/interpreter, whose father Pierre may have lived at the original Forts Folle Avoine in 1803-04. – Photos submitted fur trade man.

Such are the stories of our fur trade heritage. You are invited to explore this heritage at Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park on CTH U in Burnett County’s Yellow Lake region. Though closed for daily tours, the site’s offices, museum and gift shop remain open Monday thru Friday. The next event to be held will be Christmas at the Forts, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 3, 4 and Saturday, Dec. 10.

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LIBRARY NEWS

St. Croix Falls Public Library Computer Café – Free classes continue at the library Do you have an e-reader? Want to download books? Tuesday, Nov. 29, the library is offering two sessions on e-books and e-readers 1 or 6 p.m.

Rivertown Holiday – Wednesday, Nov. 30 community dinner at the senior center, 3 – 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Bake sale and cookie decorating – all age at the library.

SCF High School choir sings 12:30 p.m.

Santa’s downtown stroll begins near the library at noon. Noon – 4 p.m. - Bake sale and goodwill donation drop boxes (food/personal care) 1 p.m. High school choir sings 1-4 p.m. Lunch and photo op with Santa at SCF Senior Center. 4 – 7 p.m. - Community caroling around the fire, birdseed ornaments, tree decorating, cider, hot chocolate, cookies. 5 p.m. American Swedish Institute men’s choir concert on the Overlook Deck – Sponsored by the Friends of the St Croix Falls Library.

Sunday, Dec. 4, Rivertown Holiday Kids Day at the Overlook Deck 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Community caroling around the fire, real sheep, Santa, tree decorating, coffee, hot chocolate, cookies. At noon, the Balsam Lake Faith Lutheran Children’s Choir will perform. All events brought to you by the St. Croix Falls Business Community.

Tuesday, Dec. 6, 6 p.m.

Arts advocate, teacher and local poet LaMoine MacLaughlin will be here at SCFPL Saturday, Dec. 10, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Holiday cardmaking – make your own gift tags and cards here at the library. A donation of new adult-sized socks for the Serenity House in Balsam Lake is requested but not required. Preregistration preferred. Call 715-483-1777 or stop in at the circ desk.

On display at the library through November “First Impressions: The St. Croix,” a collaborative project of the UW-River Falls studio photography and printmaking classes. Images on exhibition reflect each student’s research and interpretation about an aspect of the community, ecosystem, geology, history or industry of the St.

Croix.

Artsy Smartsy authors and illustrators We are pleased to welcome back teaching artist Tiffany Paige Meyer for this amazing visual arts program created exclusively for children ages 3 – 6 and their caregivers. The third Tuesday of each month, through May, participants will take a closer look at some favorite authors and illustrators through books and creative expression at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Croix Falls Public Library. Preregistration is required. Register at the library circulation desk, online or call 715-483-1777. This is a free program. Remember to wear artsmart clothing (dress for mess). See you at the library.

School’s Out! SCFPL’s after-school program for kids age 8-plus. Meet friends, get homework help and hang out at the library on Wednesdays during the school year 3:30 – 5 p.m. Take bus No. 9 down to the library on Wednesday afternoons (with a note from your parent or guardian). Contact Cole czrostlik@stcroixfallslibrary.org for more info and to sign up for updates.

Community meeting room is available for your organization Reserve the meeting room with our online form at www.stcroixfallslibrary.org.

Story hour with Cole Listen to stories, create art and have fun with other kids and parents every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.

Check out our Web site It has up-to-date information on what’s happening at the library and other useful library tools you can use at home, www.stcroixfallslibrary.org. Look for us on Facebook.

Technology Free wireless and eight public computers are available at the library. Plus, seven laptops are available for use in the library, but you must have a valid MORE library card in good standing.

Hours The library is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 715-483-1777. Email: scflibrary@stcroixfallslibrary.org Online: www.stcroixfallslibrary.org. The library will be closed Thanksgiving Day.

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Books will also be available for sale and signing by the author. The event will be hosted by the Friends of the Frederic Library, and refreshments will be served.

Take some time for yourself this busy holiday season and spend a relaxing hour at the library.

It’s a gingerbread house event Turn on your oven and get out your frosting and sprinkles! The Frederic Library is hosting a gingerbread house contest and display during December for children and adults. Stop in to get the contest rules or find them on the library Web site. Entries will be accepted Dec. 2, 3 or 5. Join in the fun!

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Veterans Day program

Webster & Yellow Lake

Guest speaker John Hinchliff is 90 years old, born July 8, 1921, and grew up in the Great Depression in Park Rapids, Minn.

He enlisted in the Minnesota National Guard at age 16 (he lied about his age). He has lived in the Webster School District for Matt Smith played taps during the Webster the past 10 years. He was in Headquarters Company, 3rd Batallion, 507th Parachute Veterans Day program.

Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne.

The Otis Taylor Post 96 Color Guard was present at the Veterans Day Program at the Webster High School.

Front row (L to R): Brett Johnson wrote about his great-grandfather and his respect for veterans, Caleb Pardun told the story of his cousin Seth who has just joined the Air Force and his journey, and Mason Schaaf wrote about his father who was in the Navy and worked on submarines as an electrician. Back row: Nicole Moretter talked about her father, how he was a great person and how he taught her how to be a great person herself; Taylor Loomer wrote about how important it is for the veterans to make sacrifices for even young girls like her, Brianna Bray told about the people in her family who have served, from WWII to Vietnam and the Iraq War; and Kaitlyn Moser talked about being proud of multiple family members that were in the military. Missing from the picture is Logan Grey. Logan talked about her dad and her mom’s fiance being in the military and had a great quote … "All gave some, some gave all." – Photos submitted The English students at Webster Schools were given the option of writing and recording a three-minute reading about Veterans Day. After classroom competitions, the winners read their speeches at the Veterans Day program.

John Tinman presented the awards.

Alec Gustafson won the second-place award for Webster School.

Madison Main won first place for Webster School and second place for the county.

Every parade needs a color guard, and the Yellow Lake Veterans Day parade is no exception. The parade was held on Saturday, Nov. 12. – Photos by Sherill Summer Parades are fun was the consensus of these four youngsters during the Yellow Lake veterans parade held Saturday, Nov. 12.

Belly up to the float? That is what these parade participants were doing during the Yellow Lake Veterans parade.

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Frederic

Frederic honors those who have served and are currently serving

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer FREDERIC – Polk County Veterans Service officer Rick Gates was the featured speaker at the Veterans Day program held at the Frederic High School on Friday, Nov. 11. Along with music from the Frederic High School band, honoring the late Edwin “Stub” Ruhn and the many local veterans of Polk County and beyond, Gates shared his experience in the military, which included 22 years with the Navy, 17 of which were outside of the United States. He spoke to one of the most well-attended Veterans Day programs in recent memory, according to veteran Dean Daniels, who spoke during the opening portion of the program.

Gates said that he lived in a variety of foreign countries, working with various foreign military and seeing how other

Several military veterans of all ages enjoyed a day of remembrance on Veterans Day at the Frederic High School. – Photos by Marty Seeger people live, such as eating the different foods, submitting to different laws, and driving on the “wrong” side of the road to

name a few.

“I’ve been able to see how other people live, and it truly makes you appreciate what you’ve got here,” Gates said.

He spoke of his job to help local veterans get the benefits they deserve, and how he’s a person who enjoys going to work every day. He also shared several stories about local combat veterans, right here in Polk County, who fought in some of the most storied conflicts and wars in American history.

“I like to make Veterans Day real, not a concept,” Gates said.

Although Gates explained that he wasn’t a combat veteran, had never fired a weapon at anyone, or been shot at himself, he explained that he and other vets all shared something in common, which was the point he was trying to make throughout his passionate and moving speech.

“The one thing that all veterans, each and every one has in common is the fact Rick Gates, Polk County Veterans Service officer, was the featured speaker at the Veterans that they, whether Army, Navy Marine Day program held at the Frederic High School on Friday, Nov. 11. Gates spoke on his 22 years Coast Guard, Air Force National Guard or of service with the Navy, 17 of which were outside of the United States.

Reserves, combat or noncombat, wartime

The late Edwin “Stub” Ruhn passed away on May 28, 2010, and was honored for his service at the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 11, in Frederic. He was a member of the United States Army’s 1st Battalion – 88th Infantry Division, Italy, in World War II. or peace time, male or female, brave or scared to death, the one thing they all did at one point in their lives was to take an oath to serve their country,” Gates explained.

Near the end of his talk, Gates encouraged people to simply say thank you, to one or several veterans, who gave the oath to serve and die for their country.

“Find a vet, any vet, and just tell them thanks,” Gates said.

The late Edwin “Stub” Ruhn, who passed away on May 28, 2010, was honored during the Veterans Day program at the Frederic High School on Friday, Nov. 11. Stub was very proud of his family members who served and are currently serving in the military. He had a son, Larry Ruhn, Veteran Dean Daniels, the leader of the Veterans Day ceremonies, salutes the flag during the who was a sergeant in the Air Force, a grandson, Nick Johnson, who served in the U.S. Marine beginning of the Veterans Day program. Daniels remarked that it was one of the largest turnouts Corps as a munitions technician during Desert Storm. Michael Johnson-Stone is a great-grandson of Stub’s currently serving as a lance corporal in air traffic control in North Carolina in the they have had in recent years and extended gratitude to all in attendance.

U.S. Marine Corps. Stub’s nephew Duke Young served in the U.S. Army in Germany from 195860, and great-nephew Lucas Anderson is currently serving as an engineer in the National Guard.

Pictured front row, (L to R): Nick Johnson’s mother, Connie Quam; Nick Johnson’s wife, Annick Johnson; Stub’s wife, Elizabeth Ruhn; and Stub’s niece Patti Burns. Back row: Stub’s grandson Eugene Ruhn.

Under the direction of conductor Patti Burns, the Frederic High School band performed in Frederic students and several members of the Frederic community packed the gym for the front of a packed gym at the Frederic High School with veterans and their families, students and Veterans Day ceremony at the Frederic High School. members of the Frederic community on Friday, Nov. 11.

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Veterans Day program

The Grantsburg American Legion Color Guard retired the colors at the end of the Grantsburg Veterans Day program.

Grantsburg

Bob Anderson sat in silent reverence with other veterans who came to the Friday, Nov. 11, Grantsburg Veterans Day program honoring those who served and are currently serving in the military.

Photos by Priscilla Bauer

Gail Janson was the invited speaker at the Grantsburg Veterans Day program.

Janson, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 185 Grantsburg for 35 years and has held most Auxiliary offices, is currently serving as unit treasurer. At the district level, Janson has held all offices including the office of president twice. At the state level, Janson has held all offices and served as president from 2009 to 2010. Janson presently serves as state parliamentarian and is a member of the national executive committee. “Gayle has been a speaker many times at patriotic events,” said GHS Principal Stan Marczak in his introduction of Janson. “Her patriotism has been an example to many.”

Amanda Lindus and Paige Johnson performed “God Bless America” with other members of the Grantsburg High School handbell choir at the Veterans Day program held in the GHS auditorium on Friday, Nov. 11.

Members of the Grantsburg High School choir sang the national anthem as the flags were posted by the Grantsburg American Legion Color Guard.

Grantsburg Legion members stood at attention as taps was played to honor all those who died in service of our country.

Members of Grantsburg’s Brask-Fossum-Janke American Legion Post 185 color guard stood ready to present the national colors at the start of the Veterans Day program held in the Grantsburg High School auditorium on Nov. 11.

Grantsburg Middle School Principal Brad Jones, a former second lieutenant in the Army National Guard, shared a moment with fellow veteran Gordon Lehman at the Grantsburg VetThe Grantsburg High School choir performed “God Bless erans Day program last Friday, Nov. 11.

America” with the school’s handbell choir during a slide show presentation featuring photos of area servicemen and women.

Dick Klawitter shook hands and thanked Korean War veteran Loran Hoffman for his service. Hoffman’s son, Scott, posted this tribute to his father on his Facebook page. “He was a Navy corpsman assigned to the 1st Marine Division during the Korean War where he saved many lives and received medals and commendations for volunteering to treat and evacuate the wounded from the front lines.”

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Historian Nick Law took the opportunity of speaking at the Veterans Day program in St. Croix Falls to present a history lesson on Wisconsin’s involvement in the Civil War, focusing on the Iron Brigade, which included the Wisconsin 2nd, 6th and 7th Regiments. Law said approximately 600,000 soldiers died in the conflict. Above, he holds up a rifle commonly used during the Civil War, which required loading black powder and a musket ball for every shot.

St. Croix Falls

A veteran stood to be acknowledged (photo at right) after his name was called at the St. Croix Falls Veterans Day program. Above, members of the St. Croix Falls American Legion Post 143 provided the posting of colors to begin the ceremony. Members of the post include Roger Norquist, Dave Allman, Tom Carufel, Jim Thompson, Lowell Paulson, Jim Chapin, Bill Lindahl, Jim Andrews and Chuck Hutton. The posting of colors was followed by the national anthem and a Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, led by middle school student council members.

- Photos by Gary King

High school Principal Pete Nusbaum and student council members Gabriel Francis, Zack Horn, Samantha O’Brien and Taylor Orton were among staff and students honoring veterans through their participation in the Veterans Day ceremony, Friday, Nov. 11.

Music at the St. Croix Falls Veterans Day program included performances by the freshman choir (above), the high school band, middle school choir and the St. Croix Falls Singing Saints.

Selections included “Amazing Grace,” “Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye,” “Working for the Dawn of Peace,” and “A Native American Blessing.” Taps was played by Ben Clausen and Alex Frey.

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Siren High School Honor Roll A honor roll Seventh grade Riley Anderson, Patricia Close, Desirae Doan, Kayla Eideh, Seth Guertin, Samantha Kosloski, Bailey Mangen, Brady Mangen, Haley Peterson, Kaylin Ritchey, Makayla Staples, Heather Struck, Bayzhia Taylor and Autumn Tinman.

Eighth grade Keenan Cook, Caitlynn Daniels, Madeline Doty, Wyatt Honeysett, Madisyn Jones, Aubriannah Larson, Aaron Ruud, Hannah Skold, Elizabeth Stanford, Emily Stiemann, Alexandra Webster and Amber Zak. Freshmen Emily Howe, Harriet Koball, Tyler Molamphy and Hope Peterson.

Sophomores Mackenzie Brown, John D’Jock, Devan Pavlicek and Lucas Stiemann.

Juniors Raven Emery, Mackenzie Erickson, Matthew Larson and Joshua Lemieux.

Seniors Andrew Brown, Paige Kelley, Jessica Lysdahl, Adam Neurer, Evan Oachs, Felicia Paulzine, Alan Strabel and Isaac Wegner, B honor roll Seventh grade Abby Good, Sydney Lamson, Tanner Lee, Grant Lewin, Max Lindquist, Sampson Richter, Alyssa Ritchey and Jeramiah Sanford.

Eighth grade Alexi Gloodt, Laurel Kannenberg, Maggie O’Malley, Neil Oustigoff, Toni Petersen, Keisha Roy, Brittany Sanford, Michael Staples and Josiah Wegner.

Freshmen Casey Brown, Jeffrey Carroll, Haylee Doriott, Zoe Emery, Bryce Highstrom, Travis Krenzke, Nathan Martin, Mercedes Moody, Kristy Nyman, Whitney Plaster and Ashley Teron.

Sophomores Corey Bauer, Brett Casey, Carly Good, Whitney Krogstad-Yambrick, Amber Moore, Jessica Strabel and Jade Taylor.

Juniors Coty Benjamin, Alejandra Botta, Elizabeth Brown, Brittany Coulter, Kyaisha Kettula, Dennis Livingston, Jacob Swenson, Samuel Vasatka, Mathew Wampfler and Hunter Wikstrom.

Seniors Luke Bollant, Justin Decorah, Jesus Garcia, Rachel Gloodt, Taylor Hagen, Amber Hall, Elijah Hinze, Kaylene Johnson, Stephanie Keith, Tricia Kopecky, Qi Li, Christina Luna, Ian Martin, Abigail Mitchell, Leanne Pigman, Zachary Powers and Murdock Smith.

Canning venison and preserving jelly for family and gifts LUCK – Two upcoming classes offered through Luck Community Education promise to be both useful and thoughtful.

Learn to feed your family all year-round when you learn to can venison. Instructor Shirley Crowe, UWEX master food preserver, will take participants through the steps to safe canning with boiling waterbath preservation. Each person will also receive a booklet on canning meats. Are

you not sure how to use your pressure canner, or if it’s safe? Have it tested at class. Two separate Learn to Can Venison classes will be held at Luck School on Monday, Nov. 28, and Tuesday, Nov. 29, from 6 to 8:30 pm. The class fee is only $5 and preregistration is required; class size is limited to 10 each night. Please call 715472-2152 Ext. 103 to sign up and receive a list of supplies to bring to class.

The second class, Homemade Holiday Preserves, is for everyone who wants to give a thoughtful gift this holiday season.

On Tuesday, Dec. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m., learn to make low-sugar jelly and a special marmalade destined to make your taste buds happy! Supplies will be provided by a local grower and Pomona pectin and organic sugar will be available through the Natural Alternative food co-op. Instructor

Shirley Crowe has years of experience to share as a UW Extension master food preserver. The class cost is $5 plus a reasonable ingredients fee. Preregistration is required for this class also and there are supplies participants should bring to class. Call Amy Aguado at Luck Community Ed at 715-472-2152 Ext. 103 for more info. - submitted

Webster High School Honor Roll A honor roll Fifth grade Jamin Wilson, Trevor Gustafson, Carter Doriott, Kerik Stubbe, Jack Washburn, Joshua Moretter, Jason Peterson, Abigail Widiker, Maiya Fuller and Ashley Morseth.

Sixth grade Brianna Bray, Taylor Howe, Alexis Symond, Caleb Pardun, Riley Richison, Emily Stewart, Simeon Wilson, Skyler Winkler,Troy Woodman, Andrew Moritz, Jazmine Mangelsen, Callie Nyren, Mason Schaaf, Mikayla Walker, Sydney Raschke, Magdalena Wright, Joseph Formanek, Trenton Wols, Brett Johnson, Hailey Hunter, Taylor Nyren, Alexander Pinero and Madisen Freymiller.

Seventh grade Jenna Curtis, David Greiff, Sadie Koelz, Emma Rachner, Andrew Ruiz, Synclare Stubbe, Victoria Tyndall, Savannah Varner, Alex Strang, Sophie Phernetton, Tailor Larson, Jameson Matrious, Emily Sabatka, Sunny Cone, Allison Mulroy, Andrew Pavlicek, Francis Deblase, Bradley Brown, Jonah Mosher, Hailey Hollis, Jordan Larson, Carolina Calixto Rosas, Logan Grey, Elissa Hendrickson and Robert Fleischhacker.

Eighth grade Tate Fohrenkamm, Cassidy Formanek, Annika Hendrickson, Nicole Hursh, Daniel Okes, Lydia Wilson, Grant Preston, Max Norman, Alec Ralph, Darrick Nelson, Taran Wols, Elizabeth Freymiller, Raelyn Phelps, Samantha Culver, Nicole Moretter and Emma Olsen.

Freshmen William Cooper, Zachary Koelz, Madison Main, Ellora Schaaf, Marissa Elmblad, Carrie Rosenthal, Mallory Daniels, Ciarra Lechman, Ashley Davis, Alexandria Spears, Andrew Schrooten and Alec Gustafson.

Sophomores Kristine Watral, Amysue Greiff, Mikayla Hatfield, Megan Hophan, Erik Larson, Jack Ralph, Paige Young and Evon Maxwell.

Juniors Darren Deal, Amber Davis, Brianna Phernetton, Molly Brown, Kaleiah Schiller, Gabriella Schiller, Jitarin Chuntaketta, Jacob Hunter, Chelsey McIntyre, Matthew Smith, Charles Mahlen, Danielle Formanek, Emma Kelby and Angel Christianson.

Seniors Mary Arnold, Audrey Mulliner, Olivia Kopecky, Matthew Hophan, Chelsea Larson, Melissa Gustavson, Miranda Burger, Brittany Maxwell, Joshua Baer, Austin Bork, Alicia Snorek, Matthew Elmgren, MacKenzie Koelz, Danielle Dyson, Henri Legrelle, Ecem Koseleci, Bradley Krause and Joseph Erickson.

B honor roll Fifth grade Brendon Bray, Julia Gavin, Wyatt Schaaf, Kennadi Walker, Shaylin Evertsen, Samantha Nelson, Maxwell Cone, Logan Studeman, Anson Gustafson, Adam Humphrey and Hunter Erickson.

Sixth grade Dustin Kern, Molly Robinson, Rachel Sperry, Crystal Breeden, Emily Flatten, Ian Magnuson, Cody Peterson, Jordan Mitchell, Taylor Loomer, Austin Spafford, Melodi Liljenberg, Trent Gustafson and Chloe Hicks.

Seventh grade Kassidy Benjamin, Joseph Arnold, Tiringo Mosher, Aeva Heier, Dylan Kegel, Courtney Lunsman, Gerard McKee, Darbi Young, Nicholas Kern, Joshua Kilgore and Alex Schaaf.

Eighth grade Paul Sargent, Julia Summer, Taylor Espeseth, Caitlynn Hopkins, Alabama Matrious, Kayla Vantassel, Connor Raschke, Joseph Clendening and Kaela Lundeen.

Freshmen Nathanael Gatten, Christina Weis, Mary Wilson, Diana Jennings, Sean Martinez, Zachary Kilgore, Nicholas Robinson, Tristan Kingbird, Brandon Johnson and Raelyn Tretsven.

Sophomores Sarah Thielke, Jess Petersen, Aleah Heinz, Clifford Benjamin, Logan Rutledge, Lance Preston, Julio Calixto Rosas, Marissa Elliott, Cabrina Hopkins, Jalicia Larson and Janie Waltzing.

Juniors Victoria Pope, Alyxandria Hatfield, Roselinn Takvam, Brenna Nutt, Tessa Schiller, Nikkita Emberson and Amber Friel.

Seniors Alyce Deblase, Leslea Wiggins, Cody Hughes and Katlyn Payson.

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BREAKFAST Pancake and sausage on a stick, juice and milk.

LUNCH Pizza dippers with sauce, fruit, veggies. Alt.: Cook’s choice.

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LUNCH Pork riblet/bun, french fries, carrots, mixed fruit. Alt.: Chicken patty, vegetable beef soup.

BREAKFAST Pancake and sausage.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, scalloped potatoes, green beans, peaches, pumpkin bar.

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Frederic graduate part of team to receive NASA grant ST. CLOUD, Minn. - Professor John Harlander, a Frederic High School graduate, is part of a team of researchers recently awarded a $1 million grant by NASA that is the first step to funding a satellite mission.

Harlander, a St. Cloud State University

physics professor, is co-investigator on the Ionospheric Connection Explorer team.

His focus has been studying the Earth’s upper atmosphere. The grant from NASA is for evaluating potential future space missions, particularly to study the variability in the Earth’s ionosphere. That

variability can interfere with communications and geopositioning signals, both of which are of national concern.

The ICON team has 11 months to complete the study; it then will go on to compete for a chance to be awarded a satellite mission and receive a budget of up to $200

million.

Harlander is the son of Dr. Douglas and the late Jeanne Harlander of Frederic. with information from the St. Cloud Times

Perfect formation

In perfect formation a group of sandhill cranes takes flight for the wintering grounds. – Photo

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Legislative redistricting could hurt voter privacy

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by Rick Kremer Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIDE - Local elections officials are concerned that the privacy of some voters could be at risk because of how the state’s new legislative districts are drawn.

A combination of recent annexations by the city of Eau Claire and new state legislative districts have created three wards with one house each. That’s got city officials concerned that when voting results are reported by ward in February it will show who those households voted for. But Eau Claire elections specialist Cheryl Brunner says voter privacy wasn’t an issue in past redistricting because the Legislature would draw their lines based on local wards, “They used to divide the Assembly districts differently, and now they chose to, in a lot of cases, go right on the boundaries of the municipalities.”

It’s a similar situation for cities like La Crosse, Madison and Sheboygan.

To protect voter privacy, Sheboygan County Clerk Julie Glancey has pushed state Sen. Joe Leibham to introduce a bill that would change the way election results are reported. She says as it stands now, large cities must report results by ward, no matter how many voters reside there, “What the legislation is doing is allowing municipalities that are over 35,000 in population the ability to combine wards for the purpose of election reporting.”

Glancey says having this option will give those cities a way to keep election results from single-household wards anonymous.

The elections reporting bill has passed the senate and now waits for approval from the state Assembly.

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• Danbury Fire & Lions Club, Yellow River Saloon, 5:30 p.m.

• Blizzard Hockey At Zia Louisa, 6 p.m.

• Fishbowl Sportsmen’s Club At Sweeny’s Bar, 5 p.m.

• Snowciables At Thirsty Otter, 6 p.m.

• Grantsburg Legion, 6:30 p.m.

• Humane Society, Yellow River Saloon, 5 p.m.

• Hockey Assoc. At Dreamers, 6:30 p.m.

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• Frederic Lions At Aspen Leaf, 6 p.m.

• First Baptist Church, Webster, 9:30 a.m., 715-349-2332

• Luck Senior Center, 5:30 p.m., 715-472-2341 • Balsam Lake Municipal Building, 3:45 p.m., 715-485-3002

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• Webster Lions At Gandy Dancer Saloon, 4:30 p.m.

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• Ruby’s, Siren, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

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First Baptist in Webster has new pastor

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Pastor Tim Quinn and his wife, Deborah. Tim is the new pastor at First Baptist Church in Webster. The Quinns moved to Webster from Holland, Mich. - Photo by Sherill Summer turn his attention to his ministry. He has already developed deep feelings for the generosity and patience of the church members since Deborah’s ordeal began. He feels it is a sure sign of a healthy church. But as with anything, there is always room for improvement. Of primary importance is helping people grow in their faith, but he also wants the church active in the community, which he sees as faith in action or living out the gospel. He wants the members to not only be known for what they believe, but be known for what they do.

State Supreme Court prohibits concealed weapons in its offices

by Gil Halsted Wisconsin Public Radio MADISON - Signs prohibiting weapons in certain offices are popping up all over the state Capitol building. Most recently, outside the offices of the state Supreme Court.

The debate among the seven justices was prompted by the recently approved temporary rules for regulating where people with concealed carry permits can legally carry. Similar debates are under way in counties across the state. At a meeting last week, the justices agreed to post the noweapons signs outside all Supreme Court and court of appeals offices but not before Justice Annette Zeigler challenged Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson’s desire for a blanket rule, “I know you want no guns ever under any circumstances, but that’s not what the law says, so let’s try to figure out how we can get something and at least move the ball forward, debate it and maybe you win maybe you’ll lose, but at least we talk about it and figure out what it means.”

All seven justices agree that the law itself is not clear and could lead to a patchwork of rules differing from county to county. But Abrahamson says county judges are trying to prevent that from happening.

The only former legislator on the bench, Justice David Prosser, suggested the court could contact the Legislature to clarify the law. But Abrahamson says the court should wait until the law is challenged. She predicted possible challenges if district attorneys and judges are allowed to carry guns in the courthouses but defense attorneys are not.

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by Sherill Summer Leader staff writer WEBSTER - Tim and Deborah Quinn moved from Holland, Mich., into the First Baptist parsonage in Webster the last week of October so that Tim could begin serving the church full time on Nov. 1.

He replaces interim Pastor Ken Hyatt.

While a new pastor is always a noteworthy event, the story of the Quinns getting here is even more compelling.

Tim admits that he prayed a dangerous prayer. Three years ago he was pastor at another First Baptist Church, this one in Holland, Mich., when he felt moved to find a different ministry in a different church. He prayed that God would make him into the kind of man God wanted him to be before his next church, whatever it took, so that he would be mature and somehow prepared for whatever God wanted him to do in that church.

Quinn can chuckle now, “Little did I know that God was going to answer that prayer.”

Quinn wound up leaving First Baptist Church of Holland before finding a new church to minister in. He took a retail job to support his wife and four daughters, and he would hold that job for over two years, waiting to find a church.

Finally on March 27, 2011, things are looking up. Already he is the leading candidate for the pastorate job in Webster, already feeling connected to the leadership of the church, after a wonderful weekend getting to know Webster, he preaches a sermon to the congregation and connects with them well enough that Quinn receives almost a unanimous vote from church members to be their new pastor.

Quinn accepts the position the following day, Monday, March 28, but God apparently was not finished with the molding, because four days later Deborah found a lump in her breast. The following week she found out that she had stage 2 breast cancer.

The Quinns did have health insurance, but only in Michigan. Anxious as he was to start his new job, the Quinns stayed in Michigan for Deborah’s treatment.

Eventually Quinn started work in Webster part time, preaching one weekend a month, but the final move would wait until Deborah would finish radiation, which she did on Oct. 19.

Another situation caused by the delay was that the Quinn’s triplet daughters started their senior year in Michigan, and the Quinns decided against making them switch schools midway through their final year. All four of the girls remain in Michigan (the fourth is in her first year of culinary school), and the Quinns are empty nesters sooner than expected as a result.

Now that the long getting here is complete, Quinn can

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OBITUARIES

CHURCH NEWS Perspectives Sally Bair

It takes grace to wash someone else's dirty feet It takes grace to wash someone else’s dirty feet

Kids do it all the time. They run barefoot and unthinkingly onto Mom’s clean floor, leaving muddy tracks for her to clean up. If we don’t like dirty floors, sometimes we have to resort not only to clean the floor, but to wash their feet.

We need to teach our kids proper behavior, but our love should compel us to look beyond the dirty floor and dirty feet.

Foot washing is a symbol of humility and servanthood. Some churches practice the ritual even today.

Perhaps we all should. We’d be following Jesus’ example when he washed the feet of all his disciples— including Judas. He took a towel and lowered himself to his knees, just as a slave would have done for his master.

Jesus meant his literal example in the metaphoric sense, too. When we humbly serve others in any way, we serve Jesus. “‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? When did we see you a stranger and take you in, or naked and clothe you? Or when did we see you sick, or in prison, and come to you?’ And the King will answer and say to them … ‘Inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.’”

Humility is often viewed as a character weakness.

What strength do we exhibit by giving up or walking away or showing our “wimpy” emotions? Humility, however, is a purposeful act of love shown by placing ourselves beneath another to meet their need. It’s being the first to apologize. It’s giving a hand up to the guy ahead of us in the race at the expense of winning. It’s turning the other cheek rather than retaliating when someone criticizes us.

Humility and servanthood are what Jesus expressed when Judas betrayed him, when his own people killed him, when Peter denied him. He humbled himself before unclean lepers, an immoral woman, and the demon possessed—for the sake of their healing. For the sake of his Father’s love and grace.

It takes grace to wash someone’s spiritually dirty feet. It takes grace to keep from scolding or criticizing them for leaving muddy tracks on our pristine selfimage. It takes grace to look at them with the eyes of love and compassion. A friend of mine, speaking about a crude co-worker, said, “It’s not my job to wash his mouth out, but to wash his feet.”

Lord, by the power of your Spirit, give us the grace to see beyond the flaws into the hearts of others, as you have done for us. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Bair may be reached at sallybair@gmail.com.

WEBSTER – On Oct. 16, 19 ladies attended a harvest tea at the home of Vicki Tollander. The tea was hosted by the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in order to raise money for the local food bank and to promote fellowship among the members and friends of its organization.

The decorations of the day included pumpkins, gourds and fall flowers, as well as handcrafted quilts. Also on display was a collection of vintage dresses. Many attendees brought their own special teacups. The most interesting was a cup and saucer that played music whenever the cup was picked up away from its plate.

During their time together, the women played party games, drew names to win raffle prizes and had a brief devotion. They also ate hors d’oeuvres and drank specialty teas. The people that attended gave $217 to donate to the food bank. The money was presented this week to LeAnn Mulroy from Connections. The LWML is hosting a bake sale on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. - noon in which a portion of the proceeds will again go to help support the food bank. - submitted

Patrick “Pat” William Struve Dr. Patrick “Pat” William Struve, 81, Balsam Lake, passed away Nov. 13, 2011, from complications of cancer.

Pat was born on Jan. 25, 1930, to Hugo and Catherine Struve in Davenport, Iowa, where he spent his early years before attending East Waterloo High School, where he played football and baseball for the Trojans.

On graduation from high school in 1948, he entered Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls, Iowa, where he received his Bachelor of Arts. He received his master’s degree and Ph.D. from the University of Iowa.

Patrick served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War from 1951 to 1954. He worked as an educator at City High School in Iowa City, Iowa, Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, Minn. and as an administrator at the State Department in Madison and South Washington County in Minnesota. For 15 years, he owned and operated Allied Glass Products in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He retired to Balsam Lake in 1995, where he and his wife, Vicki, resided until his death.

Patrick was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Dorothy Harness Struve; daughters, Marie and Michele Struve and Lori Perkins.

He is survived by his wife, Vicki; children, Mike (Liz) Struve, Sharon (Brian) Napstad, John (Jill) Struve, Jeff Struve, Gary Peterson, Anne (Steve) Benson and Glenn Peterson; 19 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Nov. 17, at 11 a.m., at Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Balsam Lake. Visitation one hour prior to service. Interment at Cedar Memorial in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Rotarian Society, American Cancer Society or charity of choice.

The Edling Funeral Home, St. Croix Falls, www.edlingfuneralhome.com, was entrusted with arrangements.

Dorothy Larson (L) and Adeline Ingalls (R) present a check to LeAnn Mulroy of Connections. Money raised from the harvest tea totaled $217. – Photo submitted

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On Sunday, Oct. 30, members of Fristad Lutheran Church, Centuria, celebrated Reformation Sunday with the affirmation of baptism of three young members. Shown (L to R) are Pastor Mel Rau, Charley Moore, Sadie Swanson and James Toland. Photo submitted

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Virginia L. “Ginny” Beaman, nee Hartley, 83, Webster, formerly of Hugo, Minn., passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Nov. 12, 2011.

Virginia was born Dec. 21, 1927, to Roy and Mary Belva Hartley.

Virginia worked for the White Bear Lake School District for 27 years as a secretary in the elementary and district offices. She loved to quilt, winning many awards for her talent, and also bird-watching.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; parents; and brothers, Lloyd and Paul.

She is survived by her children, William (Marilyn) and Kathleen; grandson, Matthew (Renata); great-grandsons, Christopher and Tyler; sister, Patricia (Edward) Weaver; many special nieces and nephews; and by her dog, Dixie.

Funeral service will be held Thursday, Nov. 17, at Mueller Lake Mortuary in White Bear Lake. Visitation will be one hour prior to the time of the service at the funeral Home. Interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in New London, Minn.

The Mueller Lake Mortuary, White Bear Lake, was entrusted with arrangements.

Douglas E. Smiley Douglas E. Smiley, 86, Danbury, died Nov. 10, 2011, at his home.

Douglas was born Oct. 10, 1925, to John and Pearl Smiley in Chisago County, Minn. On Oct. 14, 1952, he married Boneta “Bonnie” Pardun in Pine City, Minn. Douglas and Bonnie lived all 57 years of their lives on their farm west of Danbury, where they milked cows and farmed until they retired.

Douglas was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie; parents, Pearl and John; brothers, Herb, Toby, Earl, Robert and Carl; sisters, Betty, Dorothy and Ruth.

He is survived by his daughters, Debbie (Tony) Dunkley and Trudy (Calvin) Spencer; grandson, Joel Hunter (Tiffany Julson); great-grandchildren, Joseph Julson and Morgan Hunter; sisters, Nell Biggs and Mary Davis; brother, John Smiley; along with many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were Tuesday, Nov. 15, at SwedbergTaylor Funeral Home in Webster with Brian Pardun officiating. Casket bearers were Monte Chapman Jr., Anthony Chapman, Floyd Frazee, Ronald Pardun, Lonnie Bostrom and Kevin Morse. Honorary casket bearers were Margaret Britton, Joan Cobenais, Shirley Scanlon and Judy Moreno. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

The Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

Arlyn J. (AJ) Lee Arlyn J. (AJ) Lee, 76, Balsam Lake, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011, at St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood, Minn.

He was born Oct. 10, 1935, in Amery, to Tinus and Faye (Simmons) Lee. Arlyn entered the Navy at age 17 and served for three years. He started dating Loretta Bibeau in 1956 and on Nov. 9, 1957, they were united in marriage at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Georgetown.

They were blessed with three children. Arlyn drove truck for 35 years and 3,000,000-plus miles accident free. He enjoyed snowmobiling, motorcycling, hunting and spending time with family and friends. He was always good-natured and fun loving.

He will be missed by all.

He was preceded in death by his parents; twin babies, Michael and Michell; brothers-in-law, James George and George Payne; and nephew, Tracy Nelson.

He is survived by his loving wife, Loretta; his children, Valerie (Bill) Walters, Jeffrey Lee and Bryan (Wendy) Lee; grandchildren, Michael, Alexander, Kenney, Amanda, Jacob, Mikayla, Cody and Kaitlyn; two great-grandchildren, Christopher and Kendra; sisters, Marge (Floyd) Friday, Donna Payne and Bonnie (Dale) Jotblad; as well as nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 15, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Turtle Lake. Pallbearers were Shawn Bibeau, Michael Bailey, Alexander Walters, Kenneth Lee, Jacob Lee, Cody Lee, Mikayla Lee, Amanda Nowell and Kaitlyn Lee. Interment was at the Holy Rosary Cemetery. To sign an online guestbook visit www.williamsonwhite.com.

The Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery was entrusted with arrangements.

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Lyla Dolan, 88, Sacramento, Calif., passed away Oct. 29, 2011, in Sacramento.

Lyla was born on Sept. 20, 1923, in Siren. She spent her youth and childhood in Siren, moving in adulthood to California where she and her husband established their home and careers, and raised their daughter and son.

Lyla was preceded in death by her husband, Byron (Buzz); parents, Thorvold and Harriet Hansen of Siren; and brother-in-law, Leonard Hansen of Luck.

She is survived by her sister, Shirley Hansen of Luck; son, Ron Michael Dolan; daughter, Mary Jean Randall of Sacramento; as well as grandchildren, Ron Dolan II, Haileyanne Dolan and Anna Bergreen; nephew, Lon (Kathy) Hansen of Milwaukee; great-niece, Kristen (Josh) LaPointe of Stoughton; cousins, Violet Beckmark of Siren, Eldora Brown of Webster and Delores Crownhart (Irwin) of Virginia; as well as countless friends and neighbors.

Lyla had an infectious smile and spirit and will be greatly missed, forever loved and fondly remembered.

Peace be to her memory.

Services were held in Sacramento, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 4, with burial the following day at East Lawn Cemetery in Sacramento.

David Richard Covey, 55, Grantsburg, returned to our Lord in the early-morning hours of Wednesday Nov. 2, 2011, at United Hospital in St. Paul, Minn., after putting up a good fight for many years.

He was born, the youngest of four children, to William and Faye (Brunberg) Covey. Though he was born with a heart condition, he made the most of his short life. There are countless stories of his antics all through life to attest to that. He spent a great part of his childhood in and out of hospitals where they were fairly certain he should not live. But with improving medical science and the grace of God, he did live and graduated in 1974 from Buffalo Senior High.

He met and fell in love with Carmen Swanberg in 1977 while working at Burnett Dairy. In 1978, they got married and had their first child, Lucas. In 1981, they completed their family with the birth of their daughter, Cheryl.

By 1984, life had taken a pretty good toll on his heart, and he had his first open heart surgery.

After this surgery, he said, were the best years of his life.

He spent time with family and friends hunting, fishing, camping and enjoying the simple pleasures in life, like a good conversation with a friend and a cold beer.

In 1993, he had the second of several heart surgeries, and it was after this one that his health slowly progressed down hill. As there were not many, if any, cases of people with David’s particular heart condition living this long, many of the surgeries and other procedures he had were experimental. One of David’s greatest joys was knowing that he was teaching medical professionals things they didn’t already know.

In later years, David continued to enjoy the outdoors, adding making maple syrup with his best friend Randy (Bugs) Larsen, gunsmithing and gardening to his list of hobbies. He also loved hanging out with his grandchildren and teaching them to love the outdoors as much as he did.

Though the battle got harder to fight every day, and even at the end, he kept his sense of humor and grew closer to his family and God. He spread his humor and lessons as far as he could and will be greatly missed by many, many people.

David was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Lucille Brunberg and Adrian and Violet Covey; stepgrandmother, Loretta Covey; in-laws, Ray and Mae Swanberg; nephew, Gregory Klaers; and niece, Anna LaPierre.

He is survived by his wife, Carmen Covey; son, Lucas (Sarah) Covey and their children, Reis and Shilo Covey; daughter, Cheryl (Steve Lee) Covey and her children, Adrianne and Evangeline Covey, and Steve’s children, Jacob, Adam, Alexander, Isaac and Melanie Lee; parents, William and Faye Covey; sister, Mary (Earl) Wilson; sister, Stephanie (Richard) Klaers; brother, Dan (Becky) Covey; best friend and brother from another mother, Randy (Bugs) Larsen; brother-in-law, Dean (Nancy) Swanberg; sister-in-law, Joanne (Howard) Pahl; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, greatnephews, family and friends.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 9, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Falun with Pastor Carl Heidel officiating. Music was provided by Earl and Steve Wilson and Erin Spohn. Casket bearers were Chad Swanberg, John Hennessey, Chuck Swenson, Mike Swenson, Jeff Norlander and Mike Dosovic. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

Betty Mae Spofford Betty Mae Spofford, 87, Luck, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Nov. 7, 2011.

Betty was born Feb. 7, 1924, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Arthur and Myrtle Olson. Betty grew up in the Minnehaha area of Minneapolis, in a neighborhood that included her extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins. The oldest of three children, Betty was a devoted caregiver and friend, a child who loved to perform and recite, a beauty inside and out.

Betty was a graduate of South High School in Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota with a degree in nursing. Nursing was a lifelong career for Betty, she served in public health in Chicago, Ill., and later at St. Croix Valley Medical Center and Golden Valley Medical Health Center.

Betty’s spiritual life was important to her, she was an active member of Bethesda Free Church in Minneapolis as a child and young adult, and later at Luck Lutheran and Minnetonka Lutheran churches. Betty appreciated the beauty of nature and loved the outdoors, lakes and rivers. Betty also enjoyed travel, family and friends and was always engaged in the communities she lived in.

Betty was married to Vernon Spofford and to this union five sons were born.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Gary Spofford; and sister-in-law, Jo Olson.

She is survived by her sons, Roger (Joyce) Spofford of Luck, Jeff Spofford of Vail, Colo., Craig Spofford of Forest Lake, Minn., and Mark Spofford of Webster; grandchildren, Carisa (Steven) Vermeersch of White Bear Lake, Minn., Dylan Spofford of St. Louis Park, Minn., Chad Spofford and Andrew Spofford of Luck; great-grandchildren, Olivia and Madelyn Vermeersch; sister, Audrey (Duke) Gruver of Bloomington, Minn.; brother, William Olson of Reston, Va.; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Memorial services were held at the Rowe Funeral Home in Luck on Monday, Nov. 14, with Pastor Paul Almquist officiating. Music was provided by Margie Nelson. Burial immediately followed at the Luck Village Cemetery. Following interment, Betty’s family shared a lunch with visitors at the Luck Senior Center.

Online condolences may be left on the following Web sites. Please return for updated information or call Bruce Rowe at 715-472-2444.

Rowe Funeral Home of Luck, www.rowefh.com, and the Northwest Wisconsin Cremation Center in Milltown, www.wicremationcenter.com, have been entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Thank You

The family of Marian Chartrand would like to extend their gratitude to those people who gave their support & sympathy after her passing. We would especially like to thank Father Thompson, Deacon Derrington, Audrey Ruck and Rita Shoquist for their contributions to the memorial service; the CCW ladies for lunch; the staffs of the Frederic Nursing Home and SCRMC for their care during her final days. Lastly, thanks to Kolstad Funeral Home for their assistance with making the final arrangements.

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Virginia L. “Ginny” Beaman

OBITUARIES

Sue A. Warn Sue A. Warn, 57, Siren, died Nov. 10, 2011, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minn.

Sue was born on May 1, 1954, to Lester and Joyce Davis in St. Paul, Minn. She attended Como Park through junior high and graduated from Washington High School in St. Paul. After school, Sue eventually moved to Siren, where she worked at Horner Waldorf, International Paper and Federal Envelopes. She enjoyed having fun, decorating, playing golf, riding motorcycle and spending time with her family and friends.

Sue is preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Warn.

She is survived by her parents; significant other, David Dropps; brothers, Bob (Mary), Lee (Patricia) and Loren (Debra) Davis; along with many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held Tuesday, Nov. 15, at the Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Siren Chapel, and Pastor Steve Ward officiated. A celebration of life followed at the Midtown Tavern in Siren. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

Stanley “Slug” Schultz Stanley “Slug” Schultz, 62, Grantsburg, died Nov. 10, 2011, at his home.

There will be no public memorial service.

The Edling Funeral Home, Grantsburg, was entrusted with arrangements.

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CHURCH NEWS

Son’s fight a teachable moment for parents Q: My son got in trouble for fighting at school. My husband doesn’t think it’s a big deal — in fact, I think he’s proud of him for being tough. How do we resolve this?

Juli: Both you and your husband may have valid arguments. Your husband’s desire to instill confidence and toughness and your desire to see compassion and respect do not have to contradict. Both are worthy parenting goals and both can be considered in how you respond.

Regardless of how the school is handling the incident, your goal as a parent is to train your son and to use this as an opportunity to teach lifelong character lessons like respect and self-control, and consequences for impulsive actions. The fight itself isn’t as important as what your son needs to take away from the event.

With that in mind, you need to have an accurate account of what happened during the incident at school. This will probably involve talking to the principal, the teachers who witnessed the fight, and possibly even the parents of the other children involved. See if you can ascertain answers to the following questions:

Jim Daly

Focus on the Family

Juli Slattery

Was your son a victim who stood up for himself? Did he instigate the conflict?

Was it an impulsive reaction to an insult, or was this conflict something that had been brewing for weeks?

Once you have an accurate understanding of what happened, you need to address two issues with your son. First, what did he do wrong? Even if the conflict was only 10 percent his fault, help him embrace responsibility. Even if it was reasonable for him to stand up for himself and fight back, choosing to do so comes with consequences to both him and to others. Part of “becoming a man” is accepting the consequences of his choices. The second issue is the question, “What can you do differently if something like this happens again?” Help him think about alternative ways of setting boundaries, asking for help, talking through conflicts, or standing up to bullies.

•••

Q: Our toddler has become mobile, and it’s killing our romance in the bedroom. My wife is often afraid that he’ll barge in on us, although that has never actually happened. How can we prevent an interruption — or at least convince my wife that it’s not likely to happen?

Jim: Sex can be a challenge when you have kids at home. You never know who may be tiptoeing just outside the bedroom door! Most married couples probably have at least one time when, just as things are warming up, they hear a little voice in the hall: “Mommy! Daddy! Are you in there?”

There are a number of things you can do to keep the spark alive if you’re in this stage of life. First, talk with your spouse about your expectations. As you know, women tend to be more fearful of being discovered by the kids. Spouses need to work together to create an environment that’s comfortable for both parties.

Also, think of ways to avoid discovery.

Can you put a lock on the bedroom door?

Maybe you can dig out that old baby monitor and set it up as a sort of “early warning system.”

Despite your best efforts, a surprise interruption may occur. If so, protect your son’s innocence as much as possible. You and your wife might want to agree on a response beforehand, something like,

“After all these years, we still love each other and sometimes get excited to spend time together.”

Having kids doesn’t mean saying farewell to marital intimacy. In fact, it’s critical that you make time for sex during the child-rearing years. It’s an important part of a healthy marriage.

••• 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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• Gravel • Sand • Rock • Topsoil • Track Hoe 715-554-0526 Frederic, Wis.

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Corey T. Arnold, Agent Frederic, Wis. Phone 715-327-8076

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WEBSTER

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Phone 715-866-4238 Hwy. 35 N. Webster, Wis. Tom & Becky O’Brien, Owners

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• Complete Line of Building Supplies & Lumber • Cabot’s Stains Grantsburg, Wis. 715-488-2471 or 715-327-8766

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WILD RIVER FLAGS Jerry & Pat Willits 2815 285th Ave. Sterling Township St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-488-2729

Hwy. 35 North Webster, Wis. Phone 715-866-4157 M.P.R.S. #03059

SWEDBERG-TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME Webster, Wis. Phone 715-866-7131

SIREN

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Any area business wishing to help sponsor the church listings should contact the Leader at 715-327-4236.

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Church Directory ADVENTIST

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST - FREDERIC

609 Benson Road; Pastor Curtis Denney Sat. Worship 11 a.m.; Sabbath Schl. 9:30 a.m.

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE VALLEY

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 Rediske 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 Peter Rimmereid, 715-755-2562 1947 110th Ave., Dresser Sunday Contemporary Service 8:30 a.m.; Education Hour 9:45 a.m. (Starts 9/18/11); 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, 8:45 a.m. Prayer; 9 a.m. Sun. Schl. & Adult Bible Study; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 11:30 a.m. Fellowship 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. 10:20 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

561 Chestnut St., Taylors Falls, MN 651-465-5265 Traditional Worship - 8:30 a.m.; Contemporary Worship - 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, 715-416-3086, 715-327-8384 Pastor Theresa Riewestahl 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 Interim Pastor Terry Stratton Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Sun. Worship 10 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. Pastor Ralph Thompson Office 715-472-2605; Home 715-472-8424 Sun. Wor. 8 &10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl 9 a.m.

MILLTOWN LUTHERAN

113 W. Main St.. W., Phone 715-825-2453 Pastor Danny G. Wheeler 9:15 a.m. Worship ; 10 a.m. Sunday School

NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Pastor Emory Johnson, 715-463-5700 685 W. State Road 70, Grantsburg Sun. Wor. Serv. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

NORTH VALLEY LUTHERAN

Pastor Maggie Isaacson, 715-825-3559 3 mi. W. of Milltown on “G” Sun. Wor. - 9:15 a.m.; Wed. Wor. 6:30 p.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN, (LCMS) WEBSTER

Pastor Gerald Heinecke Church Phone 715-866-7191 Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Wor. - 10:30 a.m.

Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

PEACE LUTHERAN - DRESSER (ELCA)

2355 Clark Road, Dresser, WI, 715-755-2515 Web site: plcdresser.org Pastor Wayne Deloach, Intern Melissa Carmack Sun. Wor. 8:30 & 11 a.m., Sun. Schl. 9:35 a.m.

PILGRIM LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (ELCA)

Interim Pastor Andrew Hinwood 507 Wisconsin Ave. N., 715-327-8012 Sun. Worship - 10 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org

REDEEMER EV. LUTHERAN

(Wisconsin Synod) Pastor Gene DeVries 200 N. Adams St., St. Croix Falls Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 8:30 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN (Wis. Synod)

350 Michigan Ave., Centuria Sun. Worship - 10:45 a.m.; Sun. School - 10 a.m.

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN - LCMC

METHODIST

METHODIST

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST

Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Sunday School - 11 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST GRANTSBURG

Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Worship - 9 a.m.; Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

DANBURY UNITED METHODIST

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.

GRACE UNITED - WEBSTER

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m.

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST Holytrinity@wisconsinumc.org 1606 165th Ave., CTH I, Centuria Pastor Freddie Kirk, 715-485-3363 Pastor Tammy Clausen Sunday Worship - 8:30 a.m.

LAKEVIEW UNITED - HERTEL

Pastor Jack Starr Wor. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - during worship hour

LEWIS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST Tom Cook, Pastor Worship 8:45 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

McKINLEY UNITED METHODIST

Pastor Annie Tricker Sun. Worship 11 a.m.; Sun. School 11 a.m.

Potluck dinner 1st Sunday

OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST

oumc@centurytel.net 306 River Street, Osceola, 715-755-2275 Pastor Mark Gilbert Adult Class - 8:30 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st Sunday

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

SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN

ST. LUKE UNITED - FREDERIC

ST. CROIX FALLS UNITED METHODIST

(Missouri Synod) 140 Madison St. South, St. Croix Falls Pastor Mark K. Schoen Sun. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun.School - 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Arveda “Freddie” Kirk, 715-327-4436 Pastor Tammy Clausen Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

TRINITY LUTHERAN - ELCA

Tom Cook, Pastor Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship - 10:15 a.m. (Nursery available)

10 mi. W. of Cumberland on Hwy. 48 (McKinley) - Pastor Neal Weltzin GT Office 715-857-5580, Parsonage 715-822-3001, TR Office - 715-822-3001 Wor. Serv. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:15 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st Sunday

TRINITY LUTHERAN LCMS, DANBURY

Pastor Gerald Heinecke Home 715-327-8608; Church 715-866-7191 Sunday Worship Service - 8 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

TRINITY LUTHERAN - FALUN

Hwy. 70 East, 715-689-2271, Pastor: Carl Heidel Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Communion -Every Sunday

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN OSCEOLA

300 Seminole Ave. (CTH M) Mark Kock, Pastor, 715-294-2828 Sunday Worship 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.; Summer, 9 a.m.

WEST DENMARK LUTHERAN

Pastors Mike & Linda Rozumalski 1 mi. west of Luck on N, 2478 170th St., Luck Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

Fellowship 11 a.m.

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - ELCA

Rev. Rexford D. Brandt 447 180th St., Osceola, 715-294-2936 Sun. Wor. 8 & 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m.

Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month

YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN

1/2 mi. W. of Hwy. 35 on U, 715-866-8281, Pastors Douglas Olson, Roger Kampstra and Myron Carlson Services begin at 9:30 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE (AALC)

Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt - 715-653-2630 5 mi. E. of Frederic on W, 2 mi. south on I; www.clamfalls-zion-aalcparish.net Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - EAST FARMINGTON (WELS ) Pastor Martin Weigand - 715-294-3489 Sunday Schl. 9 a.m.; Bible Class 9:30 a.m.

Worship Serv. 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st & Last Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - MARKVILLE

Pastor Tim Faust Worship - 11 a.m.; Sunday School - 10 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st & 3rd Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - TRADE LAKE

Pastor Theresa Riewestahl 715-327-8384, 715-416-3086 Fellowship - 10:30 a.m., Sun. Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays

PRESBYTERIAN

PRESBYTERIAN

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

Rev. Bruce Brooks - 715-483-3550 719 Nevada St. , (between Simonson & Tower Roads) , St. Croix Falls Worship - 10 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sun. Schl. - Child.- 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - Adults 8:45 a.m.; Communion 1st Sunday

SIREN UNITED METHODIST

TAYLORS FALLS UNITED METHODIST 290 W. Government Street, 715-294-4436 Reverend Dr. Rolland Robinson Sunday Service - 10 a.m. with nursery Sunday School - Sept. - May at 10 a.m.

WOLF CREEK UNITED METHODIST

Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship - 8:15 a.m.

COVENANT

COVENANT

CALVARY COVENANT - ALPHA

Pastor Scott Sagle, 715-689-2541 Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Worship 10:30 p.m.; Elevator provided, welcome

SIREN COVENANT

Pastor Dave Guertin 7686 Lofty Pines Drive, Siren, 715-349-5601 Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

UNITED COVENANT - CLEAR LAKE

Pastor Dan Pearson Sunday School 8:45 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.

CATHOLIC

CATHOLIC

ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-247-3310 255 St. Hwy. 35, East Farmington Mass Friday 9 a.m.; Sacrament of Penance Sat. 3:30 p.m.

CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH

Pastor - Father Frank Wampach 490 Bench St., Taylors Falls, 651-465-7345 Sat. Vigil 5:30 p.m.; Sun. 7:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Tues. - Thurs. 7:30 a.m.

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP

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.

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES

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.

SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY

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.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER

GRACE BAPTIST - GRANTSBURG

Pastor Father Frank Wampach, 651-465-7345 25293 Redwing Ave., Shafer, MN Sunday 9 a.m.

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.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

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)

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. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

Pastor Merrill Olson, Interim Pastor 715-327-8402 Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Wor. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.; www.tradelakebaptistchurch.org

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

CHURCH OF CHRIST

1050 North Keller Ave., Amery, 715-268-7717 Father John Drummy, Pastor Sat. Mass 4 p.m., Sun. Mass 10:30 a.m.

Mass Wed. & Thurs. 9 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 ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY

CENTURIA ASSEMBLY OF GOD Pastor Don Wiltshire, 715-640-6400 Centuria - Phone 715-646-2172 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH

Pastor Larry Mederich, 715-294-4332 www.occconnect.org Mtg. @ St. Croix Art Barn; Sun. Serv. - 9 a.m.

Nursery and children church

SIREN ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Pastor Andrew Bollant Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Morn. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Supervised Nursery; Wed. Evening - Worship Serv. 6:30 p.m.

EVANGELICAL

EVANGELICAL

APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY (EFCA)

Pastor Bruce Tanner, 715-268-2176 942 U.S. Hwy. 8, Amery Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m.

CROSSWALK COMMUNITY CHURCH

Pastor Greg Lund, 715-327-8767 700 Churchwood Lane; 505 Old CTH W, Frederic Sun. Schl. - 9 a.m.; Morn. Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services Sat. Worship - 6 p.m., Luck Senior Center

HOPE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

Pastor Dave Williams 933 248th St., Osceola Morning Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School Sept.-May 8:45 a.m.

Children’s Church & Nursery provided

TRADE RIVER EVAN. FREE

Pastor Dale VanDeusen, 715-488-2296 or 715-488-2653 20296 Hwy. 87, Grantsburg Morning Wor. 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10:45 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services BAPTIST

BAPTIST

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST - BALSAM LK. Pastor Gabe Brennan, 715-857-5411

Wor. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun. School-10:15 a.m.

EUREKA BAPTIST

2393 210th Ave., St. Croix Falls Pastor Willis Christenson, 715-483-9464 Sun. School - 10 a.m.; Wor. 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 Reg. office hours: Tues.-Thurs. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Pastor Charlie Butt, Lead Pastor; Nick Buda, Associate Pastor Sunday Service: 9 a.m.; All ages Sunday School 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Nursery available

FIRST BAPTIST - FALUN

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 Pastor Tim Quinn Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 10:45 a.m (Nursery Provided)

GRACE CHURCH OF OSCEOLA “The Cure for the Common Church”

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.

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST - WEBSTER

Minister Garret Derouin, 715-866-7157 Musky & Birch St., Avail. in office 9 a.m. - noon, Tues.-Fri.; Sun. Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

WESLEYAN

WESLEYAN

WOODLAND WESLEYAN

Dairyland - Rev. Andrea Wittwer 715-244-3649 Sunday School - 10 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

FULL GOSPEL

FULL GOSPEL

WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

Pastor Dan Slaikeu 4 mi. SE of Grantsburg on Williams Rd. Worship 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

HOPE FELLOWSHIP OF SOMERSET

231 Bluff Drive, 715-247-2435 Services are Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

CHRISTIAN CENTER

CHRISTIAN CENTER

EL SALEM/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER

1751 100th Ave., Dresser Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Evening Services Sun. 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

Call Pastor Darryl Olson at 715-755-3133 for information and directions

ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN

CHRISTIAN ORTHODOX

HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX

523 1st St., Clayton, 715-948-2493 Fr. Christopher Wojcik, Pastor Saturday Vespers - 5 p.m.; Sunday Liturgy - 9:30 a.m.

HOLY CROSS ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church, 28005 Old Towne Rd., Chisago City, MN, www.holyx.net 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

CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN

28313 CTH H, A&H Pastor Tryg Wistad, 715-635-9222 Sunday Worship: 10 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 Pastor Scott Petznick Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

NORTHERN PINES FRIENDS WOR. GROUP

715-733-0481 or 715-733-0480 for time of meeting.

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

RIVER VALLEY CHRISTIAN

1289 160th St. (Hwy. 65), St. Croix Falls, 715-483-5378 Senior Pastors Paul and Sonja Hanson Sunday Adult Bible Class 9 a.m.

Worship and Children’s Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

ST. PETER’S COMMUNITY CHURCH “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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Students of the Week GRANTSBURG

FREDERIC

Karigan Root has been chosen Frederic Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in thir grade and the daughter of Terry Root. Karigan is an excellent student and is helpful and friendly to all. She loves to play outside. Her favorite sport is basketball, favorite subject is reading and someday Karigan wants to be a veterinarian.

Michelle Jensen has been chosen Frederic High School’s student of the week. She is a senior and the daughter of Dale and Amy Jensen. Michelle is involved in tutoring, yearbook and works at the Dairy Queen. She enjoys snowboarding and hanging out with friends. She is a good friend to others. Her greatest influence is her grandma. Her future plans include attending college to become a vet tech.

Emma Aragonez has been chosen Grantsburg Elementary School’s student of the week.

She is in second grade and the daughter of Jarrod and Jamie Campbell. Emma is a hard worker. She is a respectful and responsible student. She is very helpful around the classroom and is always looking out for others. She is also a great friend and classmate. Her favorite subject is reading and she enjoys making things for others.

LUCK

Kasidy Gehrke has been chosen Luck Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in fourth grade and the daughter of Nikki Gehrke and Christopher Gehrke. Kasidy is friendly, cooperative and has good manners.

She listens well in class and is responsible about her assignments. She is well-liked by her classmates. She has very neat writing. She enjoys reading, taking walks and riding her bike.

Kathryn Segner has been chosen Grantsburg High School’s student of the week. She is a freshman and the daughter of Joel and Kim Segner. Kathryn is currently one of the top students in her Algebra 1 class. She is a hardworking, dedicated student, friendly and courteous to the staff and fellow classmates. She is involved in soccer, volleyball, pep band and choir. She enjoys writing, sports and cooking.

ST. CROIX FALLS

Erin Frank has been chosen Luck Middle School’s student of the week. She is in seventh grade and the daughter of Shawn and Cathleen McGinnity. Erin works hard and challenges herself to make her work better. She is involved in band and track. She enjoys collecting rocks, swimming, hiking, practicing saxophone and piano, and spending time with her family. The greatest influence in her life is her mom.

Steve West has been chosen Luck High School’s student of the week. He is a junior and the son of June Coen and Timothy West.

Steve is a hardworking individual who can be counted on to run errands and complete tasks assigned. He would help others before meeting his own needs.

He is involved in FFA. He enjoys snowmobiling and riding horses.

He plans to go to school to become a diesel mechanic.

Adonis Perez has been chosen St. Croix Falls Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in second grade and the son of Angel and Jason Perez. Adonis loves physical education class and reading group. At home he likes to play Battleship with his family. He also likes to play with his friends. When he grows up he might want to be a police officer.

Wyatt Bergmann has been chosen St. Croix Falls Middle School’s student of the week. He is in eighth grade and the son of Will and Stacy Bergmann. He has one sister and a dog. He is involved in basketball. He enjoys hunting, ice fishing, snowmobiling and farming. Wyatt is serious about his schoolwork.

Marissa Chamernick has been chosen St. Croix Falls High School’s student of the week.

She is a freshman and the daughter of Mike and Lynette Chamernick. She has an older sister Cassandra. She likes to read and spend time with family and friends. She is in cheerleading, dance, SOS and Kinship.

WEBSTER

SIREN

Abby Kosloski has been chosen Siren Elementary School’s student of the week. She is the daughter of Rick and Kristin Kosloski. Abby is kind, caring who likes to be silly and seems to always be in a good mood. She is always willing to offer an ear to listen or an understanding word of advice. Abby is hardworking in the classroom but she also likes to have fun. She enjoys riding horses and reading.

Casey Burkhardt has been chosen Grantsburg Middle School’s student of the week. He is in seventh grade and the son of Brad and Lisa Burkhardt. Casey is working hard and showing diligence in his classes. His attitude is positive toward his schoolwork and he is a very pleasant person to be around. Casey’s favorite class is math. Music is a big part of Casey’s life. He is active in band, choir, drum line and a rock band.

Max Lindquist has been chosen Siren Middle School’s student of the week. He is in seventh grade and the son of Kent and Janelle Lindquist. Max is a cheerful person, a good team player and is always willing to help with any task at hand.

He likes to go hunting and participates in football, basketball and a variety of other extracurricular activities. He most recently was involved in the Community Theater production of “Annie” where he played Bundles McCloskey.

Whitney Plaster has been chosen Siren High School’s student of the week. She is a freshman and the daughter of Todd Plaster.

Whitney works very hard in school. She is very organized, cooperatave and uses her class time well. She spends time helping people outside of school. On her day off school, Whitney volunteered at Ruby’s Second Hand in Siren. She helped clean and set up merchandise.

Felicity Lamb has been chosen Webster Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in first grade and the daughter of Jillian Wieser and Jake Lamb.

Felicity is organized and always ready to work. She listens and follows directions and is kind to other students. She enjoys reading and writing. She is doing a great job in first grade.

Bradley Brown has been chosen Webster Middle School’s student of the week. He is in seventh grade and the son of Cathy and Douglas Brown. Bradley is an excellent student that always has a smile on his face. He was on the football team this year and his coach said he did a great job.

Bradley loves to bow hunt and also enjoys spending time with his bear dog, Tick.

Mallory Daniels has been chosen Webster High School’s student of the week. She is a freshman and the daughter of Jim and Jeanne Daniels. Mallory prides herself on her grades and her dedication to education is amazing. She is a hard worker, polite, kind and a leader in the classroom. Mallory is always willing to help others. She is involved in AODA, band. leadership team, volleyball and soccer. She enjoys music and sports.

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Molly Trieschmann has been chosen Unity Elementary School’s student of the week.

She is in fourth grade and the daughter of Glenda Holland.

Molly brings a very positive attitude to the classroom and always has a smile on her face.

She is a hard worker and always puts forth her best effort. She enjoys fishing, reading and playing with her cat, Buster.

Samantha Hurd has been chosen Unity Middle School’s student of the week. She is in sixth grade and the daughter of Susan and Andrew Hurd. Samantha is a good student with a positive attitude. She is outgoing and respectful. She asks good questions and puts forth good effort in class. She treats others with kindness and is willing to help.

Dominique Wendt has been chosen Unity High School’s student of the week. She is a junior and the daughter of Melissa Wendt and Mike Wendt. Dominique enjoys drawing and anything art related.

After high school, she wants to attend an art school to become an art teacher. Teachers say that she is a pleasant addition to classes, always willing to participate. Dominique lives in Balsam Lake.

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Coming events

Photo by Gary King

NOVEMBER

Happenings in the Upper St. Croix Valley communities

SATURDAY/26

St. Croix Falls

Luck

• River Valley Rush is the November recipient of the RiverBuck program donations at Central Bank. Stop by Central Bank for refreshments.

• Holiday Expo at JJ’s Club 35, 715-684-9506.

Siren

• Christmas tree lighting, Veterans Park, 4:30 p.m.; Christmas parade, 5 p.m.; park program & lighting, 5:45 p.m., www.visitsiren.com, 715-349-8399.

MON.-MON./14-21 Siren

St. Croix Falls

• Operation Christmas Child donation drop-offs at Siren Covenant Church. Mon., Thurs. & Sat., 10 a.m.2 p.m.; Tues., Wed. & Fri. 5-7 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.-noon; & Mon. 9 a.m.-noon, 715-349-8754.

• Cardiac support group at the medical center, 1 p.m., 715-268-0291.

MONDAY/28

THURSDAY/17

Balsam Lake

Siren

• Adoption support group, Unity High School band room, 7:15 p.m.

St. Croix Falls

• Polk County Genealogical Society meeting at the historical society museum, 2 p.m.

• Ruby’s Pantry at 24534 Hwy. 35/70. Open 1:30 p.m. Distribution 2 p.m., $15 donation.

Luck

• Diabetes support group at the medical center, 6-8 p.m., 715-483-0431.

TUESDAY/29

Webster

Balsam Lake

• Art Burnett County meets at the Larsen Family Library, 5 to 7 p.m., 715-349-8399 or visit ABC on Facebook.

• Polk County Alzheimer’s support group at social services building, 715-483-3133.

FRI. & SAT./18 & 19

Frederic

Frederic

• Poet LaMoine MacLaughlin at the library, 7 p.m., 715327-4979.

FRIDAY/18

• Alzheimer’s support group at the medical center, 1-3 p.m., 715-483-0431.

• Northland Ambulance chili fundraiser at the Great Northern Outdoors, 11 a.m.-?.

St. Croix Falls

WEDNESDAY/30

Siren

• Spaghetti dinner at VFW Post 1256, 4-7:30 p.m. Raffles and silent auction.

St. Croix Falls

• Community dinner at the senior center, 3-7 p.m.

Taylors Falls, Minn.

• Lions Club Bingo at the community center, 6:30 p.m.

SATURDAY/19 Amery

• Fall bazaar and bake sale at Centennial Hall, 9 a.m.2 p.m.

Balsam Lake

• Holiday expo at the Legion, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Bone Lake

• Women’s Expo at Wilkins Bar & Resort, 715-857-8555.

• Deer Hunters Widows craft/bake sale & raffle at Bone Lake Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 715-472-2535.

Danbury

• Fire department’s hunters supper at the town hall, 4 p.m.-?.

Dresser

• Holiday bazaar, lunch and estate sale, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Bethesda Lutheran Church.

Frederic

• Holiday bazaar, 8 a.m. - noon. at St. Dominic Catholic Church.

Siren

• Ham dinner at the Moose Lodge, 4-8 p.m.

Webster

• Homemade candy and bake sale at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 9 a.m. - noon.

Wolf Creek

• Chili supper at Wolf Creek United Methodist Church, 4 - 8 p.m. Call Barb, 715-648-5328.

Some warmer days have lingered well into the fall season, creating scenes that will linger for some of us through the colder, snowier months ahead. - Photo by Gary King

SUNDAY/20

THURSDAY/24

• Restorative Justice Family Fun Night Bingo at Crex Convention Center, 5-7:30 p.m., 715-349-2117.

• Free Thanksgiving Day dinner at Bone Lake Lutheran Church, noon, 715-472-2535. Reservations by Nov. 21.

Grantsburg

St. Croix Falls

• Breakfast at American Legion Post 143, 8 a.m.-noon.

MONDAY/21 Balsam Lake

• Polk County free legal clinic at the justice center, 715684-4575.

TUESDAY/22 Luck

• Historical society meeting at the museum, 7 p.m., 715472-4378.

St. Croix Falls

• Open Arms hosted by Alliance Church of the Valley. Meal and fellowship, 5-6:30 p.m., 715-483-1100.

WEDNESDAY/23 Webster

• Parkinson’s support group at the library, 2 p.m., 715689-2163.

Bone Lake Milltown

• Thanksgiving feast at the community center, 3-6 p.m., 715-472-2273.

Siren

• Free Thanksgiving Day dinner at the senior center, noon-2 p.m.

• Open skate at The Lodge Center Arena, 6:30-8:30 p.m..

Visit the Web site: burnettyouthhockey.com.

FRI.-SUN./25-27 Taylors Falls, Minn.

• Lighting festival, www.lightingfestival.com.

FRIDAY/25 St. Croix Falls

• Singer/songwriter Molly Dean at Festival Theatre's Elbow Room, www.festivaltheatre.org.

SAT. & SUN./26 & 27 St. Croix Falls

• “Inspecting Carol,” at Festival Theatre. Opens Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., 715-483-3387.

ONGOING Every Day

AA &/or AlAnon, Polk & Burnett counties, 715-931-8262 for time/location. Amery, 715-268-8431.

Divorce care support group at Apple River Community Church, 715-268-8360, 715-268-2176.

Every Monday

Indianhead Barbershop Chorus meets at the Balsam Lake Government Center, 7:30 p.m., 715-483-9202.

Baby and Me class - Amery Medical Center, 1-2 p.m.

Grief Share support group at Centennial Hall, Amery, 715-268-2176 or 715-268-8360.

Moms In Touch International, First Baptist, Amery, 2 - 3 p.m., 715-268-5408, www.momsintouch.com

Every Tuesday

Bingo - Burnett County Moose Lodge, Siren, 6 p.m.

Survivors of domestic violence & sexual assault support group, Polk Co., 800-261-7233, 6-7:30 p.m.

Anger management group at Amery Regional Medical Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 715-268-4094.

Every Thursday

Breastfeeding support group at the St. Croix Regional Medical Center, 2-3:30 p.m., 715-483-0431.

Narcotics Anonymous meets at the Serenity House (old jail), Balsam Lake, 7 p.m., 612-205-2321.

Every Saturday

AA meets at the West Denmark Lutheran Church, rural Luck, 9 - 10 a.m.

Open skate at The Lodge Center Arena, 6:30-8:30 p.m..

Visit the Web site: burnettyouthhockey.com.

Luck Family Literacy Night LUCK – A fun and informative Family Literacy Night was held at Luck Elementary School, Thursday, Nov. 10, with more than 80 parents and children in attendance. They were treated to a pizza supper to enjoy together. An informational talk about schoolwide Title I was given which emphasized the importance of par-

ent involvement in their child’s academic success and educational attitude.

The families enjoyed selecting stations to visit throughout their evening of celebrating literacy together. The stations that involved physical activity were Scooter Spelling and the Book Cover Walk. Several stories were written with inspiration

from surprise items pulled out of a box to include in their creative writings. Participants had many types of poems to create using an Instant Poetry Web site in the computer lab. Many parents and children also chose to curl up with a “You read to

R I G H T: P a r ents, grandparents and children read and learn together during Literacy Night at Luck Schools. – Photos submitted

me, and I’ll read to you” book selection or some poetry from the poetry corner in the library.

The joy of families learning together was celebrated! - submitted