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Ice-fishing tournament season has finally arrived, and the recent subzero temperatures didn’t stop more than 300 anglers from participating in the fourth-annual Luck Football IceFishing Contest on Bone Lake Saturday, Jan. 12, including (L to R): Jessie Dunlap, Jen Powers, Mary Ball and Lindsay Green of New Richmond, who insisted that ice fishing isn’t just for the guys. Although their northern pike may not have been the largest of the tournament, the group saw no shortage of fun. - Photo by Marty Seeger

Andrew’s sky fall

Grantsburg grad Andy Roehrs fell more than four stories from a hotel balcony – and survived; family, friends and a fundraiser are the keys in his long road to recovery

by Gary King Leader editor GRANTSBURG/SPRING LAKE PARK, Minn. - It could have been one of those Bond film stunts, except for the fact there was no body double, no wires and no cushioned fall.

And nobody saw the final take - not even the performer.

Andy Roehrs fell more than four sto-

ries - an estimated 45 feet - from a seventh-floor hotel balcony, landing on the roof of a mezzanine just below the hotel’s third floor.

It happened one early morning back in October, within 24 hours of his arrival in the Bahamas for a friend’s destination wedding.

The 30-year-old son of Beverly Richter, of Luck, and Steve Roehrs, of rural Frederic, doesn’t remember falling or hitting the roof or the moments leading up to when his 6-foot, 1-inch frame toppled over the balcony’s metal railing.

And nobody will ever know how long he was on the roof before regaining consciousness.

“I remember waking up and being very cold and confused as to where I was,” Andy said. “I couldn’t move. I thought I was dreaming at first - I was thinking ‘this is the strangest dream I’ve

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Andy Roehrs and his father, Steve, give a thumbs-up while on board an Angel MedFlight plane bound from the Bahamas to the Twin Cities, where Andy received further treatment for injuries sustained in a fall. A “Save Andy’s Legs” benefit is planned for Thursday, Jan. 14, in Minneapolis (more details at end of story). - Special photo

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Elvis tribute show coming to Danbury DANBURY – Treat your sweetheart to a romantic evening with Elvis on Valentine’s Day: Anthony Shore presents his acclaimed Elvis tribute show at St. Croix Casino Danbury on Thursday, Feb. 14.

The ticket price includes dinner at 6 p.m. and the show at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now. Cash ticket sales at the St. Croix Perks booth. Credit card sales through Kellie Davis at 800238-8946, Ext. 2643.

A native of London, England, Shore has been performing an Elvis tribute since the age of 16. He has performed his award-winning Elvis show in a number of countries of the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Tenerife, Cyprus, Germany and France. In 2012, he won third place in the King of the World: Elvis Tribute Artist World Championships in Memphis, Tenn. - submitted

Eagle Groove Jazz Fest is Saturday BALSAM LAKE - Unity High School’s third-annual Eagle Groove Jazz Fest will be held at Unity High School in Balsam Lake on Saturday, Jan. 19. The day for students begins at noon, where they will attend classes and sectionals and then there will be a concert at 6 p.m. The public is cordially invited. - submitted

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BALSAM LAKE - From the archives of the Wisconsin Historical Society comes this photo of the Balsam Lake Schoolhouse, circa 1900. The three-story building has long been absent from the landscape. - Special photo

New year brings major changes to theater company’s structure

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – There are major changes afoot in the management and operations of the Festival Theatre Company in St. Croix Falls, and it is no more evident than with the role of Danette Olsen, the company’s former executive director. She officially stepped down from her role at the start of the new year to begin a new function on the board of directors, while also pursuing her own consulting business in a similar field.

13 hospitalizations due to flu thus far in Polk County

Vaccine supplies holding up in both Burnett, Polk counties

BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES - As of Monday, Jan. 14, there have been 13 influenza-related hospitalizations in Polk County, according to Polk County Public Health Supervisor Bonnie Leonard.

Leonard said that of those 13, 10 - or approximately 77 percent - are people over 75 years of age.

“The predominant influenza strain circulating this year is Influenza A (H3N2), which tends to make people sicker, with higher fever, more respiratory distress and other symptoms more likely to require medical care or hospitalization,” Leonard note. She said it’s a strain that’s particularly hard on the elderly.

Approximately two weeks ago Burnett County Public Health officials were notified of the first lab-confirmed case of a Burnett County resident with the flu.

“Since then we have had schools stating a few children in each district staying home due to influenza,” said Public Health Nurse Michelle Bailey, “but this is obviously not confirmed with any medical provider or lab report.”

As of Monday, Bailey noted, medical providers have not reported any hospitalized cases of influenza yet in Burnett County.

Typically the flu season peaks at the end of January.

Both Burnett and Polk County health officials reported an ample supply of flu vaccine being available.

“Several health departments in our region have plenty as well,” Bailey said. “and we plan to exchange vaccine between one another to meet the demands of a health department that runs out.” - Gary King

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Olsen has been with the company for seven seasons, since 2006, and the company released an announcement this week officially noting the role change, which Olsen has been a part of planning since 2011, when she changed her role from executive director to a similar role as a consultant for the company, as they began an elaborate change in structure and planning as the company grows into new areas.

Festival Theatre is now part of a major, multiphase, long-term downtown enhancement project that includes Civic Auditorium expansion onto a portion of the now vacant Falls 5 movie theater lot beside the city’s historic auditorium, which Festival manages.

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Danette Olsen took some time between phone calls to discuss the Festival Theatre, its future and her future, as well as what is next, as she exits her role as executive director. - Photo by Greg Marsten

Olsen is a native of Luck, and recently sat down with the Leader for a look at her role, the future and the standing of the company, which enhanced the board press release. She fielded dozens of calls and queries from the front office during the interview, but never missed a beat.

“It’s been a great opportunity,” she said, praising the board and staff of assistants and volunteers who have helped make the company a true success in recent years. “Pam (Koch), Jackie (Johnson), Seth (Kaltwasser) and Peter (Weber) are rock stars ... phenomenal!”

Officially, Olsen was hired as executive director at the theater in February of 2006, combining the roles of managing director and artistic director. According to the recent news release, the board of directors credits Olsen for “... strengthening the core theater series begun in 1990 as well as expanding the music series, launching an arts education program, creating a novel youth and family theater program and establishing the new doors program for new works. As a result of her leadership, St. Croix Festival Theatre has grown to a year-round community-based professional theater, music and arts venue.”

Olson said the company is in the process of hiring a new business manager by the end of February, with that person in place for the start of the June series. Olsen will assist in crafting that person’s role, while also moving into new roles for many of the theater volunteers and employees.

Beginning in 2011, the Festival board of directors began a transition program that allowed Olsen to continue her work at Festival Theatre, while at the same time pursuing her new career as principal of Danette Olsen Consulting.

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Briefly ST. CROIX FALLS – River Valley Hockey Association has been chosen as the January recipient of the RiverBucks program at Central Bank. Kids, their parents and friends are invited to stop by Central Bank to enjoy a cup of coffee, espresso drink or a freshly baked cookie. All donations for RiverBucks fare go to support a different St. Croix Falls youth organization each month.

Stop in and enjoy a fresh cup of coffee and help support community youth. - submitted ••• TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. - Attention all ghost and spookystory lovers, Folsom After Dark is back. Reserve your spot now for the next Folsom After Dark tour at the historic 1855 Folsom House. Hear stories of suicide, addiction and other aspects of the darker side of life in the 19th century while taking a lanternled tour of the Folsom House and the Angel Hill Historic District Saturday, Jan. 26, 7 p.m. (weather permitting). Tickets are $10 per person; tour is limited to 25 people. Parental discretion advised. Call Alyssa at 651-4653125 to make reservations. - submitted ••• OSCEOLA - The Polk County Genealogy Society will meet in the Riverside Room of the new Osceola Medical Center (on the hill Hwy. 35 just south of downtown) on Wednesday Jan. 30, from 12:45 to 3:30 p.m. The discussion will be a question-andanswer session.

Beginners please bring your how-to questions to begin the search for your family members, intermediate researchers please bring your questions on continuing the search outside of your present resources and/or please, those with the familiar “I’ve-hit-abrick-wall” questions. Each and everyone, please be willing to share what worked for you and what did not. - submitted

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Attorney general investigation ongoing Hearing for fired officers could happen soon

by Gary King Leader editor

SIREN/MADISON A spokesperson for the Wisconsin attorney general’s office said Monday, Jan. 14, that an investigation into the alleged cover-up

by Burnett County Sheriff’s deputies regarding a fellow officer’s involvement in an alleged domestic abuse incident remains under review.

Burnett County District Attorney William Norine turned over

results from the county’s internal investigation to the Wisconsin Department of Justice in November. That investigation resulted in the terminations of two road deputies, Travis Thieux and Thad Osborne, and two dispatchers, Maya King and David Taylor, and disciplinary actions involving four other members of the sheriff’s department.

A hearing officer in September recommended the reinstatement of one of the dispatchers, King, who instead chose to resign.

The August terminations of deputies Thieux and Osborne are still in a grievance process, and attorneys for the county and the

deputies are working this week to schedule a hearing. No date has been set as of press time.

A ninth member of the department, Christopher Culvey, the road deputy whose alleged actions were apparently covered up, was placed on administrative leave last April. No disciplinary action was taken pending further investigation and completion of the DOJ’s current investigation.

The state’s investigation will include a review of child sexual abuse allegations made to the Polk County Sheriff’s Department against Deputy Culvey in March of last year, which triggered the investigation into the

cover-up. Burnett County Sheriff Dean Roland learned of the investigation from Polk County Sheriff Peter Johnson in early April, prompting Roland to begin his own investigation. He uncovered two 911 calls - one in February and one in March pertaining to allegations of a domestic disturbance involving Culvey, made by Culvey’s girlfriend. Roland said those calls were improperly logged or classified.

Culvey’s girlfriend claimed no action on the part of the Burnett County Sheriff’s Department was ever taken as a result of her 911 calls.

Man pleads not guilty in death of infant son

by Sherill Summer Leader staff writer SIREN - Jonathan W. Wilber, 23, Hayward pleaded not guilty to first-degree reckless homicide on Friday, Jan. 11, in the Burnett County courtroom. The charge stems from his alleged role in the death of his son on Jan. 1, 2012.

The class B felony has a maximum penalty of a 60-year prison sentence. Wilber is out of custody on a $10,000 signature / $1,500 cash bail and must maintain absolute sobriety.

Dispatch received a call for an

Suicide prevention seminars at Grantsburg GRANTSBURG - Suicides take more than 730 lives a year in Wisconsin, leaving more than 18,000 surviving family members and affecting the entire community.

Grantsburg Community Ed is coordinating three suicide pre-

unresponsive infant in the Town of Dewey at about 3:45 a.m., and the St. Croix Tribal police and EMT personnel responded. The infant did not respond to CPR and he was pronounced dead at the Spooner hospital. It was noted that there was a bruise and a red mark over the right eyebrow, scratches on the legs and a bloody substance on the upper lip. It was also reported that the diaper was oddly twisted and full of feces when it was noted that the infant was not breathing.

The infant was in the same

room as his father, Wilber, at the infant’s grandparents home.

Wilber had been drinking on New Year’s Eve night, and the mother was still out drinking with friends when it was noticed that he was not breathing.

The infant was last heard alive at about 2 a.m. He woke up and was given a bottle at that time by Wilber. Wilber reported that he accidentally knocked the infant out of the car seat he was sleeping in soon after this, causing the bruises over the eyebrow when his head hit the floor, but appeared fine after the fall and fell

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vention seminars, one in January, one in February and one in March.

The first seminar will focus on learning how to help a potential suicide victim, titled “Question, Persuade, Refer,” with Deb Traeger of Prevent Suicide Wisconsin. It will be held Thursday, Jan. 24, at 6:30 p.m. at the Grantsburg High School auditorium.

The second seminar is titled

“Everything is Talkable ... Or is it?” and will be facilitated by Mandi Amundson from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 25, at the Grantsburg High School library.

The third seminar is titled “Trauma in Our Youth,” and will be presented by Catie Hayman of Families First Counseling Center on Thursday, March 14, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Grantsburg High School library.

back asleep. It was not clear if the infant was put back into the car seat or if he fell sleep on the bed after the fall. The cause of death could not be determined at the hospital.

The charges have been slow moving through the Burnett County Court system. The district attorney’s office did not file charges until the end of July, and the preliminary hearing has been rescheduled twice. The next court date is scheduled for March 28.

The public is encouraged to attend these sessions and learn how they can help in efforts to prevent suicide by learning to recognize the warning signs, how to offer hope and how to get help.

For further information or to register contact Grantsburg Community Education at 715463-5165, Ext. 160. - with submitted information

Grease is the word St. Croix Falls takes a close look at what should not be in wastewater

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – The city of St. Croix Falls is taking grease much more seriously, and that attention was prominent at their regular monthly meeting on Monday, Jan. 14, when they released the results of a recent grease trap survey of local businesses, restaurants and taverns, which showed a varying level of attention to the issue.

The city sent out the survey in June and had a “mixed response,” but they sent out another survey in October and had a much better reply rate, with only a handful of businesses not reporting and several even insisting that they did not have to have a grease trap collection system.

The council discussed the issue at length and reviewed the data, which showed several major restaurants insisting they didn’t need such a system, which Mayor Brian Blesi disputed, shaking his head and stating that the city had an obligation to uphold their own ordinances.

While the survey results were still fairly preliminary, at best, they also showed how some venues take it very seriously, even noting who cleans their traps and when they were cleaned last, as well as their fluid capacity.

But it also raised the issue of the difference between cooking oil waste and a grease trap.

“We need to note the difference, cooking oil can be recycled, grease trap wastes you do not recycle,” Blesi noted.

The council recently adopted the state guidelines on grease traps, and they do have the right to shut the water off to a firm that doesn’t comply.

“We really need to enforce this ... to limit the discharge into the scenic national riverway,” Blesi said, noting that if they are not in compliance, it could mean major fines and corrections, especially with a new wastewater treatment facility pending. “... (Citations) would bankrupt us!”

The council agreed to train city utility staff on the basics of the monitoring system, while training at least one member of the city crew as an expert to do monitoring.

“We need to start pretty aggressive enforcement, ultimately with the threat to shut water off (without compliance),” Blesi said.

The city’s sustainability committee will also address advice for homeowners in the near future.

In other council action: • The first council and Mayor Blesi spoke about the police department and how they can help with security at the school district in the wake of the Sandy Hook school shooting recently.

Several of the city’s officers are firearms certified and have per-

Woody McBride gave the St. Croix Falls Common Council a wrap-up of the city’s festivals over the last year, as he agreed to take on the task again for 2013. – Photo by Greg Marsten formed shooting scenarios at the school, in various capacities, according to interim Police Chief Erin Murphy.

• Local magnate Woody McBride discussed the city’s various events over the past year, in detail. He noted that Music on the Overlook Series was a success, but had a hard time keeping the following up after Wannigan Days. He also noted a need for assistance in fundraising to support the events, as it has been a challenge for him to draw the sponsors as in the past.

There was also some discussion on possibly changing the date of Wannigan Days to the second weekend of June, instead of the third week of July. Sum-

mer heat and competition with events in Luck and Grantsburg were cited.

McBride also discussed how Autumnfest was moved from the Lions Park to the downtown and overlook, in response to many downtown businesses.

• The council did not approve their teamsters/street department union contracts, as they will wait for the union to ratify it first.

• The council approved the final ad for a new police chief, adding a requirement about residency and discussion of salary levels, benefits and time line.

“We intend to have it published at the end of the month for 30 days,” stated city Administra-

tor Joel Peck.

The ad will be posted with a base salary of between $55,000 and $66,000, depending on experience and the like, which Peck said was slightly higher than surrounding villages and municipalities.

“But this will be a working chief,” he added.

• The council also approved the purchase of a new squad car, to replace an aging and rusting Dodge Durango SUV. They received several bids on two Fords, both an Explorer and a Taurus Interceptor squad.

They moved to trade in the Durango and purchase an allwheel-drive Taurus Interceptor, with the low bid of $18,756 from Hudson Ford, with an additional $6,091 for special outfitting from a firm in Oakdale, Minn.

Murphy said the time line for delivery is likely to be late in the spring, with outfitting of special equipment to follow.

Correction In the report on the Jan. 3 Burnett County Public Safety Committee meeting that appeared in the Jan. 9 issue of the Inter-County Leader a quotation was misattributed. The statement, “That would not happen in Europe,” was made

by Supervisor Philip Lindeman, not by Clerk of Court Trudy Schmidt as reported.

The Leader wishes to make this correction and apologizes for the error.

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Turnover coming at Milltown Village LuAnn White and two trustees retiring

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer MILLTOWN – The Milltown Village Board will have at least three new members after the April election. Village President LuAnn White is retiring after 19 years of service. In addition, two of the

three incumbent trustees whose terms are up, Robert Jones and Jason McKenzie, are also stepping down.

The village nominating caucus was held Monday, Jan. 14, to select candidates for the four open positions.

The candidates nominated for village president are Les Sloper and Henry Studtmann Jr. Sloper has been a council member in the past. Studtmann is a current trustee midway through his term. If

elected village president, the council would appoint a person for his trustee position.

Six people were nominated for the three open trustee positions. That includes incumbent Erling Voss plus Ben Wheeler, Jeff Erickson, Joe Castellano, Patrick Hyden and Kendra Hansen. All but Hansen were at the caucus and accepted the nomination. Hansen has a week to decide if she is willing to run.

Milltown has a seven-member village board. The village president and three trustees are elected for two-year terms in the odd-numbered years. The other three trustees are elected in the even-numbered years. The continuing trustees whose terms are up in 2014 are Studtmann, Linda Martinsen and Larry Kuske. More than 20 people took part in the caucus, including the village board members.

Hunter to step down as village president Five candidates for three trustee positions

by Sherill Summer Leader staff writer SIREN - The 2013 spring election to be held Tuesday, April 2, will elect three Siren village trustees and a village president.

Current village President Jan Hunter was nominated to continue in her position in the Siren Village Caucus held Thursday, Jan. 10, but she declined by saying that four years as village president were

enough. Dave Alden was the only nomination for village president to emerge from the caucus.

The three trustee seats up for re-election are currently held by Alden, Tom Anderson and Peggy Moore. As mentioned, Alden was nominated for village president. Both Anderson and Moore were nominated to continue as trustees, and Hunter accepted nomination for a trustee position. In addition, Ernie Swanson and former village President Rick Engstrom were also nominated for trustees.

All nominees filled out the appropriate

paperwork and will be on the ballot as candidates. All told, there will be five candidates for the three trustee positions and one candidate for the village president.

Water main breaks About the time Minneapolis and Duluth had flooding problems caused by watermain breaks, Siren had its own problems.

On Dec. 11, a problem in a 6-inch lead to an old fire hydrant that was removed from the corner of First Avenue and Hwy. 70 when the highway was widened, destroyed about 30 feet of curb and gutter

and 15 feet of sidewalk. It wasn’t known if an old cap was leaking or if the lead connected to the water main broke, but a gate valve was installed on the lead to stop the leak.

So far, the lead has cost the village $1,675.82, but the village coffers still need to pay for a load of gravel and the new curb, gutter and sidewalk. Naturally, the curb, gutter and sidewalk work will wait for warmer weather before it will be repaired.

Consolidation of county land offices could make for one-stop shopping

by Priscilla Bauer Leader staff writer SIREN - County Administrator Candace Fitzgerald reported to the Natural Resources Committee at the beginning of the Thursday, Jan. 10, meeting, that exploratory has been taken toward a consolidation of the county’s land offices.

The offices included in the proposed consolidation include Land and Water Conservation, Land Information/County Surveyor, and Zoning and Land Use. Fitzgerald said she met with the administration committee, which handles the county’s internal operations and personnel matters, to discuss the consolidation.

“Certain things cross over in these offices,” said Fitzgerald. “The ability to be flexible with these offices and to better serve the public is the goal.”

Fitzgerald explained consolidation of

the offices would allow people to handle their needs all up front. “Rather than jumping from department to department, this move would make things more user friendly.”

Fitzgerald and the administration committee will hold meetings with the department heads to discuss their needs.

Fitzgerald said the plan is for a physical move to have all the offices together.

“Spaces would need to be evaluated, so the infrastructure committee would also be involved in the consolidation process.”

“Will there be any loss of employees?” asked committee member Duane Johnson.

Fitzgerald said no loss of employees would result in the consolidation, and each department head would continue to manage their own department.

“I’m not tagging this proposal as a money saver, but more as one-stop shop-

ping. We are asking what can we do to give help to consumers,” added Fitzgerald.

“I think efficiency would result,” Fitzgerald told the committee. “ Administrative assistants could cross over between departments, for example if someone was sick in a department, another could fill in there.”

“What is the time line for the consolidation?” asked committee member Roger Noe. “It would be great to see this happen in the first quarter,” answered Fitgerald.

“But we have to look at the space and that could take longer.”

“What’s the feeling from the department managers as to consolidatio?” asked Johnson.

“They have no issues with the concept,” said Fitzgerald.

Committee member Olson questioned whether consolidation would cause conflicts with overlap of duties and supplies.

Fitzgerald said the department heads would still report to their assigned committees for requests. “I envision budgets for each office would stay separate. There would be coordinated efforts between managers for supply requests.”

“This could be a benefit to the county by saving time and equipment,” commented committee member Larry Main, who then made a motion to move the consolidation to the administration committee.

“If it works that would be great and if it’s a disaster, it can be undone,” said committee member Brent Blomberg.

“I’d like to see a plan for the physical move of offices,” said committee member Norm Bickford. “If the offices stay the same, separate, nothing is gained.”

High tech comes to Grantsburg Village Board Good news on golf course, fire hall

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – The Grantsburg Village Board has gone high tech. All the board members had laptop computer screens in front of them at the monthly council meeting Monday, Jan. 14, looking at resolutions and backup documents at the touch of a finger instead of shifting through a pile of papers. And one trustee, Tasha Burlini-Olson, even used the new technology to attend the meeting online from Fiji, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. She could see and hear the other council members, they could see her live, and all seven could conduct village business.

And Grantsburg Village business seems to be trouble free at the present. There was a time when the village was trying to keep the swimming pool open and funded, trying to decide whether to close the golf

Tasha Burlini-Olson took part in the Grantsburg council meeting via the Internet from Fiji.

- Photos by Gregg Westigard course and trying to replace the fire hall.

These issues are now solved. The village and school district have formed a partnership on how to spread the pool funding to include the entire community of pool users. The golf course has been leased out successfully for several years. And the

Rolloff unopposed for Grantsburg village president Possible contest for council seats

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – Glenn Rolloff will be running unopposed in April to be the next Grantsburg village president, replacing Roger Panek. Panek had announced he would not be seeking another term on the council and had encouraged Rolloff to be a candidate. The nomination of Rolloff at the village nominating caucus Monday,

Jan. 14, was made by former village president Mark Dahlberg.

Three trustee seats on the village board will also be filled at the April 2 election.

Five people were nominated for the three positions, incumbent Tasha Burlini-Olson plus Jeff Finch, Eric Satterlund, Dale Dresel and John McNally. Burlini-Olson accepted her nomination, but the other four were not present at the caucus. They have a week to decide if they wish to be on the ballot. Incumbent Dean Josephson announced that he would not seek reelection, and the third incumbent is Rolloff.

Grantsburg council members Glenn Rolloff, Greg Peer and Dean Josephson used their new laptops during the first board meeting using the new technology.

Grantsburg area will soon have a new fire hall, a project supported by all member municipalities in the fire association.

The Grantsburg Golf Course, a ninehole course in the heart of the village, had a very good year, John Addison told the board. Addison, who has leased and managed the village-owned course for three years, said there were 180 memberships in 2012, an increase of 58 from 2007. That includes 20 family memberships, four times the total for 2009. Addison said there were 9,841 rounds played last year, a 50-percent increase in use from 2007.

There have been many improvements since he took over, Addison pointed out, including updates to the clubhouse and bathrooms, new tee boxes at several holes, an improved irrigation system and new efficient equipment. The course is 95 percent cleaned up from the July 2011 storm, with 60 new trees planted. And the course has helped raised $10,000 a year for local charities by sponsoring fundraisers.

Addison proposed several changes to make the course even better. He wants to build a new shed to house private golf carts and make space in the present shed for more rental carts. The course-owned

fleet of carts has been increased from 11 to 13, with another one planned. Addison said cart rental revenue for 2012 was $30,000. He also asked for approval for two rate changes for 2013, an increase of a dollar a round for the course fee and a $10 additional annual membership fee to raise money for equipment rental. Both requests were approved.

Work on the new Grantsburg fire hall, on the vacant lot next to the community center/library building, will start this spring, with completion scheduled for late summer. The six municipalities in the Grantsburg Fire Association have revised and approved the new association’s charter allowing the association to secure the funding for the project. There was a time when the division of fire association dues among the members was being questioned, with the withdrawal of Wood River being discussed.

The funding of the new fire hall has been made easier thanks to a donation from the Parker Hannifin Corporation, a Grantsburg employer. The company has announced that it is donating $50,000 to the Grantsburg Fire Association over the next five years.

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No opponents for Webster’s village president, trustees

by Sherill Summer Leader staff writer WEBSTER - Village President Jeff Roberts and village Trustees Kelly Gunderson, Charlie Weis and Tim Maloney were all nominated for another term on Wednesday, Jan. 9. No other candidates emerged from the annual caucus - meaning all will be unopposed on the spring ballot.

Cameras on Main Street For the second month in a row, installing surveillance cameras on Main Street was discussed at the village board meeting. No decision has been made yet, and the matter will next be discussed at the next judiciary committee meeting. Chair of that committee, Charlie Weis, welcomes any comments on the idea from village residents. The proposal is for about seven cameras to be installed along Main Street and the Gandy Dancer Trail. It is not yet known how much the cameras would cost.

Family Dollar sign approved For those who do not know yet, the building under construction next to the library will be a Family Dollar store. It will be easier to identify it as such once the sign is up. A 9-by-5-foot sign that will be placed 20 feet up was approved by the village board. The sign will be lit 24/7, but will not be flashing. Three other signs will be attached to the building. All the signs meet village ordinances.

Water project update The estimated $1,390,000 water-utility project is in environmental review now. It is expected the bids will be awarded in March, and the eight to 10 weeks of construction will start sometime after the frost is out of the

Webster Village Trustee Kelsey Gustafson had the honor of being the chair of the 2013 Webster Village caucus held Wednesday, Jan. 9. With the honor, he was in charge of marking up the chalkboard. ground.

For the most part, roads will not be closed during construction. The possible exception is Birch Street, which might be closed for a few days between Musky and Sturgeon avenues. Occasionally, a highway lane will be closed as well to keep heavy traffic away from the work.

Webster Pawn Shop opens Dennis Stadler has opened Webster Pawn Shop in the former Mangelsen building on Main Street. His first day

Dennis Stadler has opened Webster Pawn Shop on Webster’s Main Street in the former Mangelsen’s Satellite and Home Electronics space. His opening day was Saturday, Jan. 12. He has applied for his federal firearms license and is expecting to receive it in about 60 days. The business is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

- Photos by Sherill Summer open was Saturday, Jan. 14.

Police Chief Michael Spafford says that Stadler has cooperated with the police department throughout the start-up process. It was hoped that an automated pawn system could be installed that would flag if any items brought in were stolen and reveal any warrants on people bringing in items. This system proved to be too costly to install for now, but a system that will store driver’s license information and serial numbers on items was installed. There will still be a review process to search out stolen items.

Stadler is in the process of obtaining a federal firearms license.

Transition to Polk County’s future Do the right and affordable thing

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – Fiscal discipline. Prioritization. Effectiveness. Polk County Administrator Dana Frey told the county finance committee that these are the steps Polk County should take as it transitions to the future. Frey gave the report “Transition in Public Financial Management” at the committee’s meeting Wednesday, Jan. 9. It was the first time the finance committee had met since Nov. 7.

Frey started out with the question: There is not enough money to do everything, so how do you decide what to do? He then said there are two approaches: transformation and transition. Frey said transformation is keeping doing what you have always done, cutting expenses by deferring capital projects and borrowing for operating costs. He said that leads to declining service quality, deteriorating infrastructure and eventual fiscal crisis.

The alternative, Frey said, is a transition, stopping doing what isn’t important or effective, shifting funds to

high-priority programs and doing them well. That would lead to improved service for the programs that continue, well-maintained infrastructure and stability.

Frey said it is the job of the county board to decide what the county should do, to determine the high-priority programs, and the job of the administrator to manage those programs effectively. “In other words,” he said, “you decide what is important, and I do what you decide in the best way.”

The present Polk County priorities were set by the county board members in an extensive survey done in the spring of 2011. The board members at that time gave their opinion on each program in each department, based on program descriptions they had been given. The report on county board priorities, presented by Frey in May 2011 is the working base Frey uses in his budget preparations.

Frey says that listing should be updated, with opportunity for citizen input and for board discussion and debate.

Frey said the prioritization step in the transition process is just starting. He ranks it as 20 percent done.

What has been going on, Frey says, is the first step, fiscal discipline. He says the administration and departments

have been looking at every part of the county’s operations, the policies, operating practices, personnel systems.

Changes have been made in establishing the duties and responsibilities of all the departments and employees, following revised county policies. Frey says the fiscal discipline step is 85 percent done.

The effectiveness of the county programs, the third step, is coming next. Frey says he has been introducing the concept of using key performance indicators, program evaluations and logical frameworks, ways to see if the county’s programs are achieving the desired results.

For each program he wants the people to ask, “Is the program getting the results you want, how well, and at what cost? And if it isn’t getting the desired result, why not?”

Frey says the full transition in Polk County will take about six years to implement, and the county is two years into the process, with benefits already accruing. He says the fiscal discipline tasks should be nearly completed by the end of 2013. Frey would like to see the program budgeting in adequate shape by the end of 2014, with a 2016 target date for performance measurement capacity.

Festival changes/from page 2 “During that time, Olsen continued her work on a reduced schedule with the help of associate artistic director Jaclyn Johnson,” the release stated. In her new position, Olsen works with nonprofit, for-profit, and government clients as a facilitator, trainer and designer of retreats.

She will also be working in stewardship under the new management model, which divides many of the theater functions into classifications and specialties, including the theater series, arts education, music, new doors and community partnering and in anticipation of the future auditorium expansion, for rentals, cafe services and other events such as weddings or retreats.

Olsen sees the future as very bright for the company, the auditorium and the city, but she noted the need for a different approach.

“With the (pending) $3-4 million capital campaign, our business model needed to change,” she said.

That capital campaign means lots of fundraising, but with a potentially lucrative opportunity for new and expanded options such as using the theater as a venue for an all-new variety of activities.

“There will be space for catering and events, with lots of choices,” she said about the variety of potential services. “We get to dream big on what they look like.”

The board and employees have done their homework, and Olsen noted that the staff has embarked on “lots of field trips” to see how other cities and theaters and venues make it work, so they customize and refine the concept for the future expansion, instead of just building a space with better rest rooms and dressing rooms.

Olsen is truly excited about the expansion of programs in the arts education, such as the Heritage Players and other youth-based groups. “It’s one of my biggest passions,” she said, adding that the programs will eventually move far beyond their current focus. “It’s truly sad that we have so many starving artists. I have a great passion for employing them (artists), and not just kids, but people of all ages. I’m pretty fired up about that!”

“The growth potential is huge,” she added, noting the expansion of music, events, programing and the variety of offerings where the theater can serve as a hub or home base, of sorts, for that expansion, fueling the arts in ways they are still exploring.

The goal of the changes is not only to expand offerings, but for the theater and its multiple offerings to make it even more of a destination, which can benefit everyone in the region, not just St. Croix Falls.

“It’s not just tourists. It’s seasonal residents and regulars,” she said. “We don’t fully know how to pull it all together yet.”

As the press release stressed, while she is no longer an employee, “Olsen will continue to be actively involved with the theater as a member of the board of directors, a driving force in the implementation of its new staff and volunteer leadership model, and an enthusiastic supporter of its programs.”

She sees that as both an honor and a challenge, not unlike when she was first hired years ago.

“You know, (Festival) nearly closed in 2005,” she said with a deep breath. “It was an up or down vote by the board (of directors).”

She was hired out of that decision to plow forward, through the deep snow of uncertainty, to make the theater not only profitable, but vital and relevant to the region.

Olsen admits to being idealistic, even Pollyannaish, but she honestly sees the arts as part of the solution to many of the problems that have surfaced in recent years, with dynamic and dramatic polarization of ideals, and the inability for people to solve problems and differences, or even be in the same room together.

Honestly, I look at the arts as a true way to communicate,” she said. “I really see the arts as part of the solution ... if you can get people of (of different ideals) in the same room, tapping their feet and watching their kids onstage, well that is definitely a start to a conversation. Don’t stop me now!”

While there was a visceral letter to the editor and public comment recently about the theater, Olsen disputed everything said, noting it was entirely false, misleading and incorrect. She stressed that the expansion efforts are member driven, volunteer fueled and a truly strategic investment.

“We (Festival) have an economic impact of over $1 million locally,” she said. “And that’s beyond what they spend in the theater!”

She mentions everything from the staff and actors who spend the summer working the theater series, and she’s quite sure they almost all spend more money locally than they make, as well as the guests, the meals, fuel, lodging and more.

“With additional space and the like, I see conferences, weddings, special events and, hey, it will even have an elevator!” she said, noting that like many venues of the era, handicapped accessibility was an afterthought, at best.

Olsen believes the historic theater is the key, and she challenged anyone to find another venue with such a rich and varied history as the Civic Auditorium, which has served as a vaudeville theater, movie hall, hospital, municipal offices and library as it approaches its centennial in 2017.

“It really is a living landmark ... one of the most important buildings in the region, for sure,” she said, adding how it was designed and constructed using local talent and materials, and hopefully will have the same track record with the pending expansion.

“It’s so special, and so worth saving, “she said. “It’s a conversation we need to have, to involve all the communities.”

She even called it “a love story of sorts,” how it has evolved, and grown into something far past the original visions.

“I am so proud to have been at the heart of this great little professional theater in the beautiful St. Croix Valley,” Olsen said. “This theater, and its amazing connections with its patrons, volunteers, business supporters and the city of St. Croix Falls is truly unique and a treasure within the region.”

She said she is excited for the future of the theater and its new 30-year agreement with the city to continue to produce theater. “Although I am no longer on the payroll, I will continue to be a strong supporter, cheerleader and active contributor to St. Croix Festival Theatre,” she added.

Olsen credits the players and people who made sure the theater stayed alive, even when the ink was very red and the future was so unclear. She noted people like the late Janet Luhman, who was a board member and volunteer, leaving a donation to begin the Elbow Room, the additional ground-level venue cafe, in the former city library space.

“It’s alive because of people like Janet a quiet, strong businesswoman with a wicked sense of humor who made it happen. That was transformative!” she said. “I even have her dog, Maggie!”

Olsen had a brief moment between phone calls to put it all in perspective, while also grinning her enthusiasm with her voice.

“It’s really been a great ride!” she exclaimed. “And I see great things ahead.”

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Burnett County land trade with DNR moving ahead years to the towns for the county forestlands was approximately $1.41 per acre. Add in the 30 cent PILT payment and the towns having county forestlands in them received on average $1.71 per acre. This is an increase from the state’s historic 88¢/acre PILT payment,” remarked Nichols.

“Will this money go into the general fund?” asked Olson.

“It could go into the capital improvements fund or it could be used toward the Dogtown Creek land acquisition,” answered committee Chair Ed Peterson.

The county administration committee and the county board will decide where the total proposed payment of $660,750 would be used.

“We need to look at this money and how it will best serve the taxpayers,” added Olson. ‘ In other committee business: The committee voted to approve a resolution on Wisconsin Railroad Lines. The resolution recognizes the importance of rail lines and the continuance of financial support for the rail system. The resolution states Burnett County has an interest in rail lines in northern Wisconsin for the shipping of raw forest products. “A lot of our wood goes by rail,” commented Nichols.

The committee also approved a resolution on Wisconsin National Forest Management by the U.S. Forest Service.

“The bottom line is if the USFS isn’t making their allowable cut, the lack of management causes a trickle-down effect of lost jobs and revenues for the local, regional and state economy, not to mention poor forest health and loss of important habitats,” said Nichols.

Nichols told the committee he doesn’t have to deal with the Forest Service because there is no federal forest in Burnett County.

Nichols explained counties who gave or sold land to the Forest Service had agreements stating the USFS continue with sustainable forest management. This is no longer happening, and some counties feel the USFS is not following through with the original agreement and would like the land back so they can manage it accordingly.

The committee voted 4 to 3 to accept the low state bid on the purchase of a 2013 truck for the Forest and Parks Department.

The committee voted to approve changes in the non-

metallic mining ordinance. The types of mines have been split into two categories, glacial deposit and bedrock.

“We split the types of mining to protect the local sand and gravel folks, “ said county conservationist Dave Ferris.

The Grantsburg frac mining operation is the only bedrock mine in the county. According to Ferris, the Land and Water Conservation Department has spent over 60 extra hours at the Grantsburg mine site.

Oversight of the mining ordinance is a sum-sufficient program which means appropriations are provided to whatever level of funding is necessary to accomplish the purpose for which it was made.

“In 2012 we spent more than we took in, and we have to be sum sufficient. We have to make it balance,” explained Ferris as to the reason for splitting mining into the two categories and the increase in the annual fee for the bedrock mine type.

“More time has to be spent at the Grantsburg mine because it’s an ongoing operation,” said Ferris. “We need to do spot checks there as there are wash ponds and it is an externally drained site.”

Several committee members commented on the large jump in fee amount for the Grantsburg bedrock mines.

Ferris said other counties fees were considered. “They are still getting a deal here compared to fees in other counties.”

Family Living and Youth educator Danielle Ganje gave a report to the committee on program planning.

“I see this as a new opportunity to go out into the community,” said Ganje. “Before I was only doing 4-H programs, now I can do youth programming in the community.”

Ganje said she would draw on her 4-H resources when expanding community programs.

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by Priscilla Bauer Leader staff writer SIREN – Burnett County Natural Resource Committee members voted Jan. 10 to approve a resolution accepting the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources proposal of a trade of Burnett County land with the DNR and the withdrawal of county forestlands.

By approving this resolution, the committee moves the land trade proposal ahead by allowing the county forestry and parks department administrator, Jake Nichols, to proceed with the withdrawal of county acres from the county forest program.

The land trade request, first proposed in 2009, is now an active negotiation between the two entities.

The DNR’s land trade request to the natural resources committee was made in order for the DNR to obtain lands currently under their management in the Namekagon Barrens as well as to increase the Crex Meadows Wildlife Area.

The said properties being obtained by Burnett County will be added to the Burnett County Forest Boundary as set by the County Forest Comprehensive Land Use Plan and entered into the County Forest Law Program.

In the proposal, the DNR would agree to trade multiple state properties, a total of 5,672 acres, along with a cash payment of $660,750 to the county. In return, Burnett County will turn over 6,362 acres to the DNR. Committee member Gene Olson asked if the towns would share in the $660,750 windfall, as he put it.

“No one will lose on this,” said Nichols, who went on to explain the towns will actually gain money by the increased timber sales the acquired land will provide.

Nichols said towns currently receive 88 cents per acre from the state for state-owned lands within their town, called Payment In Lieu of Taxes. If the trade is made, the lands the state takes over will be paid at normal tax rates, rather than the 88 cents per acre, resulting in an increased payment to the towns due to new laws in now in effect.

Nichols went on to say that for the lands the county takes over, towns will receive a 30¢/acre PILT payment, and they will also receive 10 percent of the counties timber sale revenues for that particular year. According to Nichols, this is based of the percent of county forestland located in the town.

“I can tell you the average payment over the last five

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Caucus draws a crowd at Frederic Candidates for president, trustees nominated for April ballot

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer FREDERIC — The Monday evening, Jan. 14, caucus at Frederic resulted in 15 nominations to the village board, where the seats of three trustees and the village president are up for election in April. Each is a two-year term.

No more than two names for each open seat can appear on the ballot, so the names of the six individuals receiving the most votes at the caucus will be on the ballot unless they inform the village clerk within five days that they do not wish to run for the position.

The terms of Trustees Maria Ammend, John Boyer\ and Phil Knuf expire in April, and Ammend and Boyer received the highest number of votes Monday night. Ammend, with 20 votes, and Boyer, with eight, will both be on the April ballot unless they choose not to seek re-election.

Also on the ballot, unless they decline the nomination, will be Jack Route, Rob Lillehaug, Win Herberg and Jamie Worthington. Route received five votes at the caucus, and the other three potential candidates each received four votes.

Other nominees who received fewer votes than the top six names were Jim Pearson, George Hansford, Knuf, William Johnson, Enid Johnson, Earl Lee, Brian Rogers, Prudence Lahti and Brandon Ayd. Five individuals were nominated for the position of village president, currently held by Johnson. Again, no more than two names can appear on the ballot for this position, and the top two vote-getters Monday night were incumbent Johnson and Jim Pearson. Johnson received 16 votes and Pearson, a former village president, received six. Each has five days to inform the village hall if they do not wish to run for the position.

Also nominated for the position of village president were Boyer, Ammend and Meyer.

ATV/UTV ordinance

Changes to the snowmobile ordinance to allow winter use of ATVs and UTVs on village streets was again discussed, with the decision to include the new regulations in the existing all-terrain vehicles section of the traffic code.

The changes will become effective after they are published in the Inter-County Leader, which village Administrator Dave Wondra anticipates will occur within two weeks.

Among the stipulations in the ordinance are the requirements that ATV/UTV operators be at least 16 years old with a valid driver’s license, that the vehicle must be registered and have proof of insurance, and that all operators under the age of 18 must wear a helmet. Use on streets will not be allowed between the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m., and only within the opening and closing dates of Polk County snowmobile trails.

ber of incidents within the village decreased last year from the previous year. “Hopefully things will continue in a downward trend,” he said.

• Wondra said he recently met with representatives from St. Croix Regional Medical Center about the new clinic that will be constructed across from the grocery store. Street and traffic issues are being worked out, he said, and a sign marking the property will soon be placed at the site.

Library events

Library director Chris Byerly invited the board and community to free upcoming programs at the library. The first will be at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 21, when Wisconsin author Michael Perry will be at the high school performance center.

Saturday, March 16, at 10 a.m., Frederic Library will host Suz Byerly Thomson, who climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and detailed her experience in a recently published book.

Tuesday, March 16, at 2 p.m., Wisconsin author Jerry Apps will share “Rural Wit and Wisdom” at St. Luke’s Methodist Church.

Other business

• The board accepted the resignation of public works employee Chris Bartlett, recognizing his 10 years of service to the village.

• The board approved the annexation of the Steve Larson property on the south side of the village, where Tammi’s Wildlife Rescue and Wellness Center is located.

• A joint village/school project has received a Standing Up for Rural Schools, Libraries, and Communities Award, which will be presented Feb. 1 in Madison. The village park board nominated the boat ramp project to receive the award, and tech ed teacher Duane Krueger will accept the award. Johnson and Ammend of the parks board noted that Krueger and his classes have helped with numerous parks projects, including planter boxes, the fishing pier, boat dock and concession stand at Coon Lake Park.

• The village ice rink was set to open Tuesday, Jan. 15.

• Police Chief Dale Johnson reported that the num-

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Here’s to a new year with bipartisanship and daylight

he new year got off to a fairly good start for Wisconsin citizens.

An early January thaw. A Packer playoff victory. Promises by state legislators from both sides of the aisle to bring more bipartisanship to the lawmaking process in 2013.

Now that two of those bright spots are just pleasant memories, eyes are turning to our representatives in Madison.

Some of those eyes belong to newspaper editors who feel obligated to guard the interest of voters when it comes to transparency in government ... and at the very least remind them they need to be paying attention, also.

Ringing in the new is fine but let’s not forget the old so fast – the questionable closed meetings and marathon night sessions of the Legislature.

“The good news is that Assembly leaders from both parties met Tuesday to discuss how they might cut down on late-night debates,” noted an insightful

editorial in the Chippewa Herald this week. “The bad news is that they decided to meet behind closed doors.”

The Herald’s editorial applauded the efforts to end the late-night “shenanigans and hijinx.”

“It’s one thing if there is a legitimate emergency, but pulling marathons in the waning days of the session when there is no emergency is poor public policy nearly as bad as conducting business behind closed doors.”

The editorial ends with a quote from Rep. Gary Sherman, who went on record at 4 a.m. on the floor of the state Legislature a few years ago, calling the Assembly “stupid” and “unprofessional” with no business being in session at that time of the day. “What the hell are we doing?”

Sherman asked.

That sentiment was echoed in a Janesville Gazette editorial recently.

“Some other states have enacted curfews to avoid debate raging past mid-

night,” the Gazette editor wrote. “Wisconsin’s Legislature, however, might have set a state record (last year) with a 61-hour nonstop battle before passing Gov. Scott Walker’s controversial plan to end collective bargaining for most public workers.”

Lawmakers, the editorial says, are doing the people’s business and all-night sessions “cut the people out of the picture.”

It appears other print and Web pundits are stepping up their pressure on legislators, also, but more on the general issue of bipartisanship, echoing voters who want results through cooperation, not the bickering and resulting deadlock they’ve witnessed recently - in Madison and our nation’s capital.

While discourse is critical to lawmaking and voters want a representative who stands firm for their beliefs, is there a way middle ground can be reached at all, if not more efficiently and effectively?

In Wisconsin, Republicans hold majori-

ties in both the Assembly (59-39) with one vacancy and Senate (18-5). That guarantees the GOP success with anything they bring to the floor. And quite a few interesting topics are on the legislative agenda again this year, including mining and gun control.

But GOP legislators, say some pundits, need to exercise some caution intheir approach to lawmaking. Democratic candidates actually received more total votes in both the state Senate and Assembly races.

Some blame the disparity on the 2010 redistricting of voter districts that the GOP put together “in secret.”

But the past is the past, as they say.

We’re in a new year and all we can say is best wishes to our good representatives in Madison. Vote your heart and use your head. But keep all of us in mind. - Gary King

Football ... for richer or poorer

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f you live here you know the colors.

There are the whiteout landscapes, black ice, blaze orange sunsets (and outfits) and more than a little talk about the “green and gold.”

We apologize to all of the nonfootball fans who aren’t quite sure what to make of those suffering from the “Packer flu” this week, but we thought the following information - which surfaced last fall in an article in the River Falls Journal - is interesting in general.

Kevin Quinn at St. Norbert College in

De Pere holds the title of sports economist. He projected last September following the controversial Packer loss to the Seahawks (a questionable call in the end zone by a substitute referee) that the loss might play a factor in the playoff picture at the end of the season and thus make a huge financial impact on the city of Green Bay - and the state overall.

Quinn says a home playoff game brings an extra $8 million to Green Bay’s economy in the form of tickets, concessions, hotels, gas, restaurant meals and more.

Views expressed on these pages do not necessarily reflect the views of management or board members.

And he says the impact throughout Wisconsin can be much higher, in the forms of travel, team playoff clothing, and food and drinks for bars and house parties. A Milwaukee food distributor told federal regulators that the Packers playoff loss to the New York Giants last January resulted in a significant decline in its sales and earnings from the year before, when the Packers won the Super Bowl.

Fortunately, the Packers earned one home playoff game this season before being rudely excused by San Francisco.

Had Green Bay and Seattle posted victories this past Saturday, there would have

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COMMUNITY 40 th anniversary This is a reminder to my fellow American citizens that on Tuesday, Jan. 22, we mourn the 40th anniversary of Roe v.

Wade. It is a tragedy that individuals get so mad and demand legislation against guns and the government listens in the wake of the horrific shooting in Connecticut that killed 26 individuals and yet we do not cry out in agony against the nearly 4,000 children killed each day through abortion. These children in the womb are unique with their own genetic code and yet are “gunned down” before even having a chance to leave the womb.

We cry out for action to save our children so why don’t we cry out and demand protection for the over 54 million children whom we have never met, who will never be able to contribute to our world, who won’t even have the chance to be taught by our excellent school systems.

We must continue to remind people of the danger that comes through abortion as well. This is not just the killing of a life, but it affects the father and the mother as well. Abortion is inherently unsafe to the mother. Physical problems from abortion can include hemorrhage, infection, sterility and even death. Psychological effects can include depression and mental trauma, which can lead to divorce and suicide. Women often experience severe or intense pain during an abortion. The psychological effects of an abortion are so well documented that psychologists have grouped them under one name: PostAbortion Syndrome. Symptoms of PAS are recurrent memories, dreams of the abortion experience, avoidance of emotional attachment, relationship problems, sleep disturbance, guilt, memory impairment, hostile outbursts and substance abuse. And yes, fathers, and even grandparents and siblings, can experience the psychological effects of abortion.

Those who have had an abortion or even encouraged one, must also know there is hope. There is sure and certain hope in Christ. He has died for this sin as well and desires to forgive you. May the Lord be with you if you have gone through an abortion and may he lead you to consider other alternatives to abortion if you are considering it.

Rev. Gerald Heinecke Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Webster

A response to the Connecticut tragedy It has only been a month since the innocent lives destroyed in that little elementary school in Connecticut shocked us to our core, and yet, it seems that the voices crying out for change have already be-

come quiet. It felt important that professionals active in promoting child safety and providing mental health services honor this national tragedy with a response, as it is an unfortunate opportunity that beckons us all to help prevent the senseless “loss of innocence” and innocent lives.

The Mental Health Task Force of Polk County and the CARING Committee, also known as the Child Advocacy Referral Interagency Networking Group, active in the community for years, are two organizations committed to ensuring professional resources are made available to all individuals and families. The MHTF works hard to reduce the stigma of mental conditions, and to help people get the care they need to improve emotional health and quality of life, with an emphasis on suicide prevention. Now recognized as a model for community intervention in the state, the MHTF recently received a grant for $90,000 to continue our programming to prevent youth suicide and to mentor neighboring communities. The CARING Committee is a multidisciplinary group of professionals devoted to the prevention of child abuse. These individuals work in their various professions, tirelessly intervening to provide resources for our most vulnerable families.

As the task force and CARING Committee have met and brought the issues of mental health and cultural violence to the forefront for discussion, we had to admit we felt overwhelmed by the complexities, even though we have the expectation of being leaders in the community on such issues. Perhaps the complexities ultimately silence us all.

While we, as community professionals, have nothing tangible to offer yet in the way of making specific changes, please know we are not giving up. We invite the community to become part of the preventative process to ensure our community’s health and safety.

The Mental Health Task Force of Polk County monthly meetings are open to the public. We encourage your attendance to be part of a voice for growth in our community!

Our Web site is mentalhealthpolk.org.

The MHTF meets the third Thursday of every month, 8 to 10 a.m., at St. Croix Falls High School Board Room. The next meeting is Jan. 17.

Sharon Ward, MA LP Balsam Lake

Girls sports need respect My family and I have been going to girls basketball games for a few years now, we really enjoy watching these talented young women play their hearts out.

Through the eye of a master photographer ST. CROIX FALLS - The St. Croix River is 155 miles long from its confluence with the Mississippi to its headwaters at the Gordon Dam at Gordon, where it is fed by the four-mile-long St. Croix Flowage. The lower 25 miles is deemed a recreational river and is managed jointly by Minnesota and Wisconsin for boating and public recreation.

The upper 130 miles is managed by the National Park Service out of St. Croix Falls and is a National Scenic Riverway.

This section of river is lightly used by fishermen and canoeists seeking a wilderness experience, compared to mile 25 from the boom site to mile 53 at St. Croix Falls, where you may find 1,000 canoes on the river over a three-day summer weekend. The park service has provided maps of the upper 130 miles showing 39 entry points by road, some primitive.

Photographer Ron Winch has explored and photographed the river from these

access points over the last five years under optimum seasonal, weather and sky conditions. He has also taken aerial photographs from the boom site to the headwaters at the Gordon Dam. Yes, one can enjoy the scenic beauty of the river from the entry points by car or by canoe. But one cannot begin to imagine the spectacular beauty captured by a master photographer shooting in the best of conditions with the finest photo techniques. Winch will present his work at the annual meeting of the Indianhead Chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance to take place in the Ice Age Interpretive Center at Interstate State Park in St. Croix Falls on Saturday, Jan. 19.

There will be a social hour at 9:15 a.m.

The meeting will start at 10 a.m. with program to follow. For more information contact Dean Dversdall, chapter chair, at 715-472-2248. - with submitted information

VIEWPOINTS It’s very sad to see how the public views girls sports. On Tuesday, Jan. 8, St. Croix Falls was in Luck for a very important conference game as the winner will probably win or at least have a part of the conference title. The girls played first, the boys would play at 7:30 p.m. As is usually done, we stood up, ready for the national anthem, which is played before sporting events. Oh, but not in Luck. They announced that they would play it before the boys game. So the girls aren’t deserving of the national anthem? We, along with other fans in our area, were appalled.

What is going on? We sure hope this is not a trend. Just thought the public should be aware of this.

Bryan and Katie Raddatz Dresser

You all have made my point A rebuttal to: Dave Wilhelmy Guy McCarty Bob Blake (weekly regular) Bill (dropout) Kurtz You have all made my point. Your temper tantrums full of false information and vitriol absolutely riddled with far-rightwing erroneous talking points (that we have all heard multiple times before) are proof that a middle-ground solution has little hope of happening unless all people speak up. Commonsense changes to our current gun laws are being called for by many people who own guns as well as those who don’t, by hunters and nonhunters, by parents and grandparents. I have been around, and owned, guns my whole life including an H&K 91 (uses 308s), so your accusations of me not being a proponent of the Second Amendment are unfounded. (Liberal, Socialist, woman, advocate for separation of church and state and marriage equality ... I am OK with those names.)

Your statements concerning Australia are wrong and wrong. I know it is all over the Internet, but that does not make it true. Here is a Web site that might enlighten you as to Australia’s gun violence, not simply “violent crime” because that statistic is misleading, and quotes only a fraction of the time frame since it was instituted.

Please don’t be too confused by the facts.

1. Since Australia has imposed a gun ban after their massacre, it has not happened again. slate.com/blogs/crime/ 2012/12/16/gun_control_after_connectic ut_shooting_could_australia_s_laws_pro vide_a.html 2. Gun deaths have steadily declined since the buy-back and ban. The statistics

you referenced are of violent crime, not gun deaths. Don’t want to read the whole Government report, fine, just read the summary. aic.gov.au/ documents/A/8/4/%7BA84819A6AC46-4A82-A049 841A3F3A9730% 7Dti10.pdf On the other hand, back home here: 31,755 gun deaths in the USA during 2012.

While the NRA was discussing what can be done about the problem with Vice President Biden, yet another school shooting took place.

Do the dead children not matter to you?

Merri Ann Gonzalez (Who still thinks we have some wiggle room for change here?)

Shell Lake

International Snowmobile Safety Week The Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs is happy to partner with Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association in supporting and encouraging participation in International Snowmobile Safety Week Sunday – Saturday, Jan. 13-19.

The mission of the AWSC includes supporting safe and responsible snowmobiling, supporting the education of snowmobilers and the general public about safety and responsibility on the snowmobile trails, and supporting law enforcement and the enforcement of existing laws.

Volunteer instructors from AWSC snowmobile clubs provide instruction in Wisconsin DNR-sponsored snowmobile safety courses across the state.

As we get into the snowmobile season, the Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs reminds everyone that it is important to be safe while having fun.

Visit for more information and links to safety courses scheduled throughout Wisconsin.

In conjunction with International Snowmobile Safety Week, volunteer members of Cozy Corner Trails, Inc., Danbury, will hold snowmobile/atv safety classes on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 18 and 19.

Sue Smedegard Secretary and treasurer, Cozy Corner Trails, Inc. Treasurer, Burnett County Snow Trails, Inc. Secretary, Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs Danbury

Library accepts donation

A $100,000 check from the Albert V. Ravenholt Foundation was accepted by the Milltown Library, allowing the library to move forward with plans to expand into a larger building. Milltown Library Board President Erling Voss accepts the check from Polk County Library Federation Director Colleen Gifford Fox, while Milltown Library Director Deanna Wheeler looks on. The county library federation agreed to be the conduit nonprofit through which the grant could be accepted. According to Wheeler, the funds will allow the library to pursue purchase of the former grocery store in Milltown and begin design work. The building purchase is set to close Feb. 20 contingent on mitigation of a fuel tank on the property. — Photo by Mary Stirrat

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The new face of heroin

Drug task force warns of a changing brew of drug culture

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – The mere mention of the word heroin conjures up a mixed bag of images for many people, while the drug has many bizarre nicknames - such as “Horse,” “Crank” and “China White” - it has re-emerged in recent years as a new threat to the public. A local investigator from the St. Croix Drug Task Force, which comprises Polk, St. Croix and Pierce counties, recently opened up to the local media about their growing heroin concerns.

(Note - Due to anonymity requests, and because they are often involved in undercover operations, the drug task force investigator’s identity will remain concealed, and he will be referred to only as “The Investigator” in this piece.)

In a frank and chilling interview, The Investigator outlined the involvement of several local counties in both Wisconsin and Minnesota that are involved in the battle against narcotic crimes.

It is a battle that is just beginning to brew.

The gateway While heroin seems like a bell-bottomed blast from the past for many adults, in part because of its stigma from the ‘60s through the ‘80s as an urban-only drug of choice, it is often depicted as the bottom of the proverbial barrel for drug users, and no drug has a scarier history.

But as The Investigator noted, heroin has moved from the seedy underbelly of city life to the woods and waters of rural Minnesota and Wisconsin, and the future is not so bright.

“Prescription pills, that’s what’s fueling it,” he said frankly. “Younger kids are getting hooked on perc or oxy (percocet and oxycodone) at pill parties, or with their wisdom teeth (extraction), that kind of thing ... and it just seems to snowball from there.”

The threat of narcotics abuse is a growing problem across the world, and The Investigator said that the “industry” of pills has also become a “gateway” of sorts for young users, as they seek new ways to get high.

“The next logical step is heroin,” he said with a sigh.

“It’s only a half-hour away in Minneapolis.”

The cause Percocet and oxycodone are among a large group of socalled Schedule II narcotics meant to relieve pain, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The drugs have gained favor in recent years because they are considered much less likely to lead to addictions than morphinebased narcotics.

However, that doesn’t mean people won’t become addicted or work to find more of the pain relievers.

“Narcotics go in trends,” The Investigator said. “Meth, synthetics and the like. And then many of them came from ‘pill mills’ that were fueling a lot of this.”

The Investigator said the pill mill issue was more common in recent years, after being a huge problem over the past decade, especially in the Deep South, where manufacturing facilities would crank the narcotics out. But the problem is still huge, and he sees much of it originating with a general lackadaisical attitude and casual approach to narcotic prescriptions.

“In my opinion, not all the doctors are putting realistic limits on prescriptions,” he said. “People get smart and find ways around this.”

He said it is not uncommon for teens and others to exaggerate injuries or pain, just to get the narcotics, which they sell instead of using.

The Investigator was not pointing the blame at anyone in particular, but he noted how the entire prescription process is all too often quite casual, and likely a contributor to the growing heroin use problem.

“A lot of people are abusing prescriptions,” he said. “It’s where most of the (future heroin habits) begin.”

The cartel connection The Investigator and others have linked the use of pre-

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Heroin has gone from the seedy underbelly of the inner city to rural America, including northwestern Wisconsin. – Photo submitted scription narcotics as obvious gateways to heroin, which has many of the same lucid high effects. “(Today’s heroin) is high quality. Very pure, it’s directly from the cartel,” he said, referring to the Central American, generally Mexican-based drug cartels known for producing literally all of the heroin in the U.S. “We can trace almost directly to the cartel ... it maybe goes through only three or four hands before it gets to us.”

Today’s heroin is still derived from the opium poppy, and while the purity is high, the tolerance level is what makes it such a profitable product, as the users quickly seek to maintain previous highs.

“We’re seeing the younger generation hit hardest,” he said. “In fact, three or four youths in the Hudson area have died in the past year, all linked to heroin.”

He said the ways to ingest the drug remain as in the past: Injection, smoking and snorting. “Injection is easily the most common method,” he said, noting that telltale “track marks” are one of the major clues of usage. He also discounted a direct methamphetamine connection to heroin, suggesting they are “different cultures,” in general.

“Of course, there are some hard-core addicts that take anything you put in front of them,” he said, suggesting that the more common connection is with cocaine use.

“They call it ‘three-balling,’ where you combine the two.”

How often and how much does it cost?

The Investigator said the most common heroin user begins with a single or twice-a-day usage.

“But they build a tolerance pretty quickly,” he said.

“They might, at some point, shoot-up up to 15 times a day!”

Each “shot” is generally considered about .10 gram, with a full “balloon” running about one-half gram in weight, and costing about $150-$200 each, in the Twin Cities. It costs somewhat more in rural areas.

“Doing the math? Fifteen shots can run over $500 to $600 per day,” he said, noting the obvious connection with criminal activity.

Heroin is often literally packed in small balloons for

sales and transport, which suggests the mode of bringing it into the country can be in luggage, mail, or yes, body cavities.

It comes in several forms, from the so-called “black tar” style, which is literally as it sounds, to the white-powdered incarnation, commonly called “China White,” just as it was in the ‘60s and ‘70s in movies and on the TV show “Starsky and Hutch” and other seventies TV standards.

“It still has many of the same old nicknames, other than ‘tar’ and ‘China,’” he said. “Also ‘smack,’ ‘H,’ ‘Horse,’ you name it.”

The Investigator also mentioned that one of the driving forces behind heroin usage is the extremely painful withdrawal process.

“The addiction is so strong, all they care about is feeding the addiction,” he said, explaining some of the internal family crime that so often accompanies a heroin addiction. “Withdrawal is so painful, they’ll do anything to avoid it. Even robbing their family and friends.”

The future The Investigator admitted the usage in Polk and Burnett counties is still rare, at best, but that will soon change.

“It’s still early enough,” he said with a sigh. “But we know it’s coming. It’s just the tip of the iceberg. The very tip.”

He said the best way to fight it is to watch for the warning signs in youth: crime, sudden mood swings or bad grades, and of course, the telltale track marks on arms or legs.

The Investigator said the main issue is better accounting of prescription meds of all kinds, and limiting access and use at all times.

“Part of the responsibility is for parents who take their kids to get pain relievers,” he said, implying that it is all too easy to fake an injury or sickness to get the drugs. “We need to get the word out to parents and schools.”

Undercover ops The Investigator said several times that while they will try hard to stop usage and seek prosecution, they are not aiming at users.

“Our goal is to climb the ladder,” he said. “We’re really not all that interested in the users, we’re going after the dealer and seller.”

He was thin on details about the undercover operations, for obvious reasons, but said the infiltration efforts “have been very successful in infiltrating certain network.”

“Drug investigations all start the same way - putting the puzzle pieces together,” he said. “Our overall goal at the task force is to fight narcotics. But treatment is the first and foremost answer. Our ultimate goal is to get the person on the right track to getting clean.”

He also said the issue is not gender-specific so much as age specific, and teens to their mid-20s are the most likely future users.

The Investigator wants the public to know that the heroin problem is right around the corner “or just a half hour away over the river,” and that if we take pre-emptive efforts to head it off at the pass, the problem can be better controlled once it appears.

“We haven’t seen a whole lot here yet,” he repeated.

“But it’s coming. Trust me ... it’s only a matter of time.”

Centuria seeks financial institution

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer CENTURIA – The closure of the Royal Credit Union branch in Centuria two weeks ago means the village is now without any financial institution for the first time in modern history.

That doesn’t mean they are just going to accept it.

The village board addressed the issue without action at their regular monthly meeting on Monday, Jan. 14, as the efforts by several trustees to possibly lure a new branch in started in earnest.

One of the critical issues is that RCU owns the building and would be less likely to lease the vacant structure to another financial institution. That brought out the possibility of the village considering a purchase to draw another company in, allowing them to lease from the village, instead of another bank.

That action has been tried successfully in several other communities, such as Glenwood City, as several people noted, and may bring further study.

Three trustees also were entrusted with trying to gauge interest from other institutions, and while they had two “no thank-yous” from both Hiawatha Bank and Eagle Valley Bank, one institution raised their eyebrows.

“Hiawatha Bank showed some interest,” village clerk Judith Jepsen said, mentioning that they may pursue public meetings on the possibility in the near future.

The RCU building has been stripped of its signage, but is still the home to the U.S. Postal Service office, which occupies about one-quarter of the square footage.

The council took no action on the issue.

In other village business: • The council approved the plans and specifications from MSA Engineering for their Fourth Street project, which they will let out for bid next month, with bids to be opened at the end of February. They would then finalize the offers in March for spring construction.

They had two separate bid options for street lighting, including one for low-energy LED lights, as well as a typical street lighting as an option.

• The board approved a letter endorsing the Long Lake Association’s efforts to apply for a grant to assist with

ramp monitoring at the lake landing. The reason is to keep invasive species from spreading into or out of the lake.

• The owners of Sophie’s Manor, an assisted living community, raised concerns about on-street parking, as several of their employees were cited with tickets during a recent snowfall.

The request for a pardon of sorts for on-street overnight parking did not go over well, but other solutions were suggested, including using a vacant neighboring property’s parking. Village President Dave Markert also offered to assist in the solution, as he is a nearby neighbor.

They will look for a permanent solution this spring, after snowfall issues expire.

• The board approved the purchase of a John Deere Gator 855D utility vehicle for the fire department to use for grass fires and local emergency duties. It will also be used in the interim for meter reading, until it is outfitted as a fire-response vehicle.

• There was some discussion on the process for building condemnation, but they did not take any action. The issue surfaced out of concern for a facade that may be unsafe, leaving residents in danger on the sidewalk. The police department will address with a letter to force action.

• The board also approved the purchase of several technical upgrades for the police department, totaling about $7,000.

According to Chief John DuBois, the upgrades will include more secure servers, ports and wireless equipment for the office and garage bay, so they can more easily and securely upload and do upgrades to the squad cars.

“Some of it is from a federal mandate,” DuBois said on the so-called dual authentication system meant to keep hackers out of their network.

The expenditures will come from the department being approximately $19,000 under budget for 2012, mainly due to the retirement of Chief Van Birch and other cost-saving measures.

DuBois said the remaining budget funds will go toward the planned purchase of a new squad car this coming June or July, when they will have all the final audit numbers in hand.

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Saints hang on over Siren in conference clash Grantsburg wins, while Unity beats Luck

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St. Croix Falls 46, Siren 40

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer SIREN – Two of the top teams in the West Lakeland girls basketball conference battled Tuesday, Jan. 15, Siren and St. Croix Falls, but the Saints held on in a hard-fought battle won in the final minute by the Saints.

The Dragons got out to a rocky start in the first quarter getting their shots but couldn’t get them to fall. The Saints managed to get a pair of key 3-pointers from Jerrica Jones, and Mariah Rohm put up six points in the paint to give the Saints a 148 first-quarter lead.

Taylor Orton put the Saints up 16-8 to start the second quarter but a 3-pointer from Siren’s Carly Good seemed to spark the Dragons, who went on a 14-1 rally in the second quarter to eventually take a 2217 halftime lead. Good led the Dragons with 18 points on the night and had two

Sam Schwieger goes up for a layup against Webster on Tuesday, Jan. 15, where the Pirates won handily, 52-36. – Photo by Josh Johnson/MaxPreps

Saints forward Sydney Geisness powers up over Siren defenders during a Saints win on Tuesday, Jan. 15. – Photo by Marty Seeger threes in the second quarter, along with sport, from the players to the coaches, if Raven Emery who also hit one from be- everyone just works a little harder, I really yond the arc. like what we can become as a team by the The third quarter was another battle but end of the year. The season is half over remained even for both teams, and was now, so there is a lot of room to improve tied at 29 heading into the fourth quarter. by the playoffs.”

Siren coach Ryan Karsten thought it was Along with Good’s 18, Brown had eight, a well-played basketball game but in the Emery, seven, Coulter, four, Caitlyn end the Saints made more plays in the Daniels, two, and Mackenzie Smith, one. fourth.

Mariah Rohm and Sydney Geisness “I really thought Carly Good played each had 12 points for the Saints, followed well last night. She made 18 points for us. by Jerrica Jones, eight, Natalie Sempf, five, She led our team on offense and defense. Erica Bergmann, four, Jordan Johnson, It might be the best game she has ever three, and Taylor Orton, two. played for the Dragons,” Karsten said.

St. Croix Falls had as much as a 6-point Grantsburg 52, Webster 36 lead in the fourth quarter but the Dragons WEBSTER – The Grantsburg girls baswouldn’t go away quietly. Emery closed ketball team powered their way to victory the gap with 1:33 to play on a 3-pointer to over Webster on Tuesday, Jan. 15. The Pimake it a 3-point game. Good also con- rates led 14-10 after the first quarter but nected from long range with about 18 sec- cranked up the offense in the second quaronds remaining but Geisness helped seal ter, putting up 23 points to take a 37-21 the win shooting 5 of 6 from the free- lead and never look back. throw line in the final seconds.

“The girls played a nice, disciplined Along with some key buckets in the end game,” said Pirates coach Kelly Hallberg.

Karsten was pleased with the Dragons de- “They did a great job moving the ball and fensive pressure. having patience with their shots.”

“I also thought Brittany Coulter’s deFour Pirates put up double-digits in fense was another huge reason that we scoring including Kylie Pewe with 14, were in the game last night,” Karsten said. Sam Schwieger, 13, and Macy Hanson and “She caused them trouble all night. They Stacey McKenzie each with 11. Jen are so tall. I think Hope Peterson and Liz Schwieger had two points.

Brown battled all night with their 6-foot, The Tigers were led by Christina Weis 1-inch-plus girls. To win close games like with 10, Kenna Gall, seven, Alyx Hatfield that against quality opponents I need to and Lexi Piepho each had five, Raelyn do a better job as a coach getting our kids Tretsven, four, Angel Christianson, three, ready to play and coming up with a plan and Tami Quatmann, two. to attack their weaknesses. This is a team

••• DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Scholastica men’s basketball team went on a three-game winning streak over the past week with wins over Northland College, the University of Minnesota Morris and Crown College. Former Luck athlete Cole Mortel tallied 29 points in the previous three games for the Division 3 Saints. All 12 of Mortel’s points against Morris came from beyond the arc, and the Saints remain unbeaten in conference play. Cole’s twin brother, Alec, has also been filtering into the rotation for the Saints, averaging about 10 minutes each game. – Marty Seeger with information from csssaints.com ••• LUCK – The University of St. Thomas women’s basketball team climbed to a No. 3 national ranking over the past week as they stretched a winning streak to 11 games with a win over Gustavus Adolphus on Wednesday, Jan. 9. Tommies starting guard Carley Emery, a former Siren athlete, has been a big part of the team’s success throughout the streak, which included a 9-point effort against Gustavus Adolphus, with two assists, one block and a steal. Unfortunately, the Tommies winning streak ended Sunday, Jan. 12, to St. Benedict on the road.

••• LEADER LAND – The Friday, Jan. 18, Siren at Unity girls and boys basketball games are being broadcast on 104.9 FM beginning at 5:45 p.m. The New Richmond at Eau Claire Regis hockey game can be heard on 104.9 FM on Saturday, Jan. 19, beginning at 11:30 a.m. The Durand at Amery boys and girls basketball games are being broadcast on 1260 AM on Friday, Jan. 18, beginning at 6:15 p.m. The Phillips at Amery hockey game can be heard on 1260 AM on Saturday, Jan. 19, beginning at 1 p.m. The Bloomer at Amery girls basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 22, can be heard on 1260 AM, and the Wisconsin at Iowa men’s college basketball game is being broadcast on 1260 AM on Saturday, Jan. 19, beginnning at 7 p.m.

••• LEADER LAND – Leader Sports strives to follow the college careers of area athletes. If you know of an athlete playing collegiate sports in 2013 who hasn’t been mentioned, send us an email or call and we’ll take it from there.

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Blizz boys win third straight over River Falls three unanswered goals in the third period to close the gap. Bryce Ryan’s goal 15 minutes, 48 seconds into the third period eventually held off any sort of Wild Cat rally as the Blizzard boys held on in the win.

“We had a little lull in the third when they scored a few goals, but we put one away and held them off to seal the deal.

With guys back, we are moving forward at the right time. We plan on keeping this going on Thursday against New Richmond in our biggest game of the year so far,” Nicoll said.

Stun Pine City 13-3; Jake Langevin nets five goals Blizzard 7, River Falls 5

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer RIVER FALLS – The Blizzard boys hockey team won its third straight game against River Falls on Saturday, Jan. 12, jumping out to an early 5-1 lead and surviving a flurry of third-period goals by the Wild Cats.

“The boys played a wonderful game, controlling it right from the start. We won races, ran our forecheck, broke the puck out and did the little things correct,” said Blizzard coach Grant Nicoll, who had six

Blizzard Brandon Ryan makes a stab at the loose puck in front of Pine City goalie Tony Pitzen.

Blizzard Jake Langevin rolls in another goal on Pine City goalie Tony Pitzen during the Thursday Jan. 10, game in Grantsburg. Langevin had five goals in the game. – Photos by Scott Hoffman different players put the puck in the net, in the game on 27 shots on goal. including Shay Johnson who had two “We continue to get scoring from across goals on the day. Other scorers included the board, which is a great thing to have.

Alex Hopkins, Vinny Larson, Ryan Curtis, It is hard to plan against a team that can Matt Larson and Bryce Ryan. Vinny Lar- score from any forward line and from son, Bryce Ryan, Aaron Dietmeier, Lucas their defense!” Nicoll added.

Willis, Jake Swenson and Brandon Ryan The Blizzard scored three first-period each had one assist in the game and Matt goals and another three in the second to Larson had a pair of assists as well. Bran- take a 6-2 lead heading into the third pedon Roufs was also credited for 22 saves riod, but River Falls shot back, scoring

Blizzard 13, Pine City, Minn. 3 GRANTSBURG – Burnett Blizz co-op put their foot on the gas and buried Pine City 13 to 3 Thursday night, Jan. 10, in Grantsburg. Shay Johnson added two, as did Aaron Dietmeier, for the Blizz with singles added by Matt Larson, Alex Hopkins, Vinny Larson and Jake Swenson.

Brandon Roufs faced 23 shots, making 21 saves and had a good night in the crease.

Pine City had trouble with the fast-paced attack of the Blizz and were facing twoon-one and even three-on-one breaks that no goalie wants to see. The Blizzard also had big-time issues with clearing the puck out of their defensive zone. Coach Grant Nicoll added, “This was our first game back with our entire varsity team. The guys came out a little flat but turned it on, scoring 13 goals. We were led by Jake Langevin’s five goals and two assists in his first game back after missing half the season. Being from Pine City, it is always nice when the guys put on a good show.

We have now won three in a row and look ahead to our big Section 1 game versus New Richmond.” – Scott Hoffman

Luck comes from behind against Unity SCF, Grantsburg win conference battles Luck 47, Unity 36

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – It was almost as though the Unity and Luck boys played two separate games at Unity on Tuesday, Jan. 15, as the Eagles flew to a big lead at times in the first half, and kept the Cards looking like they were outmatched for most of the first half.

However, the Cardinals came back from the brink and took the lead midway through the third frame, never looking back and winning by eleven, 47-36, in the West Lakeland Conference match.

“Unity got off to a quick start,” Luck head coach Rick Giller said. “We just had to stay patient and stay with out game plan.”

That plan apparently worked, as they were able to keep the Eagles from maintaining their lead, in part by using the press effectively and also allowing them just one shot when they did get in the paint.

Unity also used their bench and zone defense very effectively, as they had a whole cast of characters emerge as threats on both ends of the court.

Luck pretty well stayed with their stringent starting lineup, and showed true patience in their shooting for much of the game.

Luck senior Kyle Hunter had a career game, knocking down 19 points, many on second chances and off the boards. Giller praised his play on both ends of the court, as well as Evan Armour, who finished with six points. Karsten Petersen added 11 points to the mix, as well. Unity was able to keep John Denny from being the scoring machine he has been at time, limiting him to just six points.

Unity had a strong flourish in the first half, and their top scorer was junior Zac Johnson, who finished with 12 points, including nine in the first half. Senior Bran-

Luck senior Evan Armour gets a hand on a shot by Unity junior Oliver Raboin, No. 42, in Tuesday's contest at Unity. – Photo by Greg Marsten don McKenzie made several clutch second-half shots to keep the Eagles in the hunt, and he finished with eight points.

Luck stays atop and undefeated in West Lakeland Conference play, but with teams like the Eagles chomping at the bit for piece of the conference it is far from settled.

Siren freshman Aaron Ruud gets by Saints sophomore Jacob Jacobson on Tuesday, Jan. 15. – Photo by Marty Seeger St. Croix Falls 65, Siren 54 SIREN – The Dragon boys basketball team held onto a slight lead over the Saints on Tuesday, Jan. 15, but couldn’t hang on for a win in the second half as the Saints managed to pull away in the end with key buckets and heavy pressure on the Dragons offense.

The Saints had as much as a 10-point lead in the third quarter but the Dragons breathed life throughout the second half, trailing 47-39 heading into the fourth quarter. Turnovers hurt the Dragons in the fourth quarter and the Saints moved to 41 in the conference behind Grantsburg and Luck. – Marty Seeger Grantsburg 69, Webster 16 WEBSTER – The Pirates put another victory in the conference win column with a big night against the Tigers in Webster on Tuesday, Jan. 15. Brady Thompson finished with a team-leading 24 points, while

Webster’s Paul Sargent drives to the hoop past Jaeger Staeven of Grantsburg during their conference game Tuesday, Jan. 15. – Photo by Josh Johnson/MaxPreps Jacob Ohnstad had 15, Connor Myers and Joe Gaffney each had 11, Jacob Wald, four, and Jaeger Staeven and Gus Johson each had two.

Webster was led by Jake Sargent with five, Dade McCarthy, three, and Oudy Weber, Bailey Weeks, Shawn Stevens, and Austin Piepo each had two. – Marty Seeger

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Pirate gymnasts complete first invitational Jessee Lerud takes first in all-around event

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer RIVER FALLS – The Grantsburg gymnastics team completed its first invitational of the season at River Falls on Saturday, Jan. 12, and had a great finish, taking fourth among eight schools competing in the silver division.

The team had been dealing with a few injuries up until last Saturday, but atGrantsburg’s Drew McNally during a floor routine.

Aimee Lerud on the uneven parallel bars.

Grantsburg gymnasts Aimee Lerud, second from left, and Jessee Lerud, second from right, wave to the crowd from the podium after a successful competition in River Falls. – Photos submitted tended nearly at full strength with five everything together,” said coach Kathy girls competing. Freshman Jessee Lerud Lund. was the team’s leading scorer taking first Although Aimee Lerud isn’t entirely at overall among close to 40 competitors, full strength, she competed for the first with a score of 34.900. Senior Aimee Lerud time this season, so the routines were wacame in fourth in the all-around totals tered down a bit according to Lund, “but with 32.875 points, followed by Heidi her experience, grace and determination Horky in 19th place with 27.350, Drew led her teammates to their season’s first McNally in 23rd place with 24.725 points invitational,” she said. and Heidi Schoettle in 29th with 17.450 Aimee Lerud had strong finishes with points. her fourth place in the all-around, as well Jessee Lerud was successful in making as a tie for fourth on the balance beam. the podium all five times, which included She was first overall on the uneven parala first-place finish on the vault, second on lel bars and second on the vault. the uneven parallel bars, first on the balOn the uneven parallel bars, Horky took ance beam and the only Grantsburg gym- 26th, placed 28th on the balance beam and nast to have a no-fall in the event. She was 20th on the vault. Drew McNally took also fifth on the floor event and took the 35th on the uneven parallel bars, 31st on first-place finish in the all-around. the balance beam and 37th on the vault, “It is exciting to know that we are now and Heidi Schoettle was 38th on the vault. at full strength, we are returning from inGymnasts will be competing this Saturjuries, and looking forward to pulling day, Jan. 19, beginning at 11 a.m. in their

Jessee Lerud competes on the uneven parallel bars.

Eagle girls fend off Cards Tuesday Unity 56, Luck 49

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – The Unity Eagle girls held off the Luck Cardinal girls in a West Lakeland Conference contest that showed two well-matched squads with solid, physical play.

The real story was possibly at the foul line, where the Eagles took up a near permanent residence, shooting 43 times and converting 26. Luck went to the charity stripe just 8 times, and made only two of those buckets.

“That 24-point disparity from the foul line made the difference,” Luck head coach Marty Messar stated, suggesting issues with officiating that were apparent.

Avery Steen led all scorers with 23 points for Luck, most of them came in the first half, and no other Cards were in double digits.

“Every time she (Steen) touches the ball, I grimace,” Unity head coach Carol Kline said, while later praising the play of her starters,who spread the scoring out across the board. “I think we played well, and I was very proud of how they handled the game.”

Shauna Jorgenson led the Eagles with 19 points, including several sky hooks from the left side that even left coach Kline impressed.

“That’s become her signature shot.

She’s really got it down,” she said.

Helping out Jorgenson on offense was senior Sarah Bader, who added 11 points to the Eagle total.

Other notables for Luck included eight points for junior Jillian Klatt and seven rebounds for Angela Gore, with five more

Luck's Jenni Holdt (No. 5) and Unity's Carly Ince (No. 42) battle inside for a rebound. – Photos by Greg Marsten

Just before the West Lakeland Conference doubleheader hoops matchup between Luck and Unity, Luck sixth-grade teacher Carolyn Peterson modeled a custom shirt she made for Unity/Luck sporting events. While she teaches in Luck, she lives in the Unity School District. for Jenni Holdt.

Unity notables included nine points for Maddie Ramich, and six more for Carly Ince.

The contest was close all the way, although the Eagles led the whole way, with Luck tying them twice in the contest, but never gaining enough traction to get a lead.

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SCF tossed around by Warriors St. Croix Falls hosting 41st-annual wrestling classic this Saturday Clear Lake 45, St. Croix Falls 24

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – St. Croix Falls wrestlers faced tough opposition from conference favorite Clear Lake on Thursday, Jan. 10. The Warriors came out firing in the first five matches of the night, winning all five including one by forfeit at 152 pounds.

The first match of the night came with Dan Horn wrestling a close match against Mitch Paulsen at 145. Horn kept a close edge on Paulsen for much of the match until the final 10 seconds, Paulsen got a reversal for two points and held on to win the decision 4-3.

At 160, Clear Lake’s Garrett Paulsen pinned Hunter Hanson, and Saints senior Brian Nelson lost a 9-3 decision to Ian Rubel at 182.

St. Croix Falls fell behind 21-0 until Jake Rademacher earned six points on a forfeit, but Saints junior Drew Dumke was pinned with one minute, two seconds still

At 106 pounds, Saints freshman Dalton Langer earned a pin over Zach Elmer on Thursday, Jan. 10, in St. Croix Falls. – Photos by Marty Seeger

St. Croix Falls 113-pounder Drew Wheeler won his match by a 2-1 decision over Cody Shafer on Thursday, Jan. 10.

remaining in the second period to put the Warriors up 27-6. Despite trailing by more than 20 points, the Saints started turning the tide when, at 285, Ryan Johnson got his pin over Nate Kelly.

In the following match at 106, Dalton Langer wrestled a tough match against Clear Lake freshman Zach Elmer, but managed to get the pin with 55 seconds remaining in the second period.

Drew Wheeler picked up a 2-1 decision at 113 over senior Cody Shafer to help bring the Saints to within six points of the dual match, but it would be as close as they’d get the rest of the night. At 120, Clear Lake’s Tim Anderson pinned Tristin Chamberlin to put Clear Lake up 33-21.

Saints senior James Klassen won his match at 126 by an 8-3 win over Alex Colbeth, and Cameron Crawford earned a pin at 132 over St. Croix Falls junior C.J. Hasnoot. The final six points went by way of forfeit to Clear Lake, at 138, for a 45-24 Warrior win.

This Saturday, Jan. 19, St. Croix Falls will be hosting its 41st-annual St. Croix Falls Interstate Wrestling Classic. Teams include Cameron, Unity, Amery, ChetekWeyerhaeuser, River Falls, Luck/Frederic/Grantsburg, Boyceville, Spencer and Lakeland Union. Wrestling begins at 10 a.m.

James Klassen won an 8-3 decision on Thursday, Jan. 10, during a dual match against the Warriors.

LFG takes dual win over Turtle Lake LFG 46, Turtle Lake 31

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – The Luck/Frederic/Grantsburg wrestling team celebrated a home victory in Grantsburg over Turtle Lake/Clayton on Thursday, Jan. 10.

LFG’s Jared Lund lost in the first match of the night at 120 pounds by an 11-3 decision, but the next four matches were won by LFG by pin, including one match

by Hunter Dodds at 126, who pinned Mason Gates in 3 minutes, 8 seconds.

Evan Ryan won his match at 132 over Brock Lien in 3:32, Tristan Brewer defeated Josh Campbell by a pin in 5:13, and Tim Lund pinned Joey Inlaw at 145 in 1:43.

Tony Britton defeated Kollin Horn by a 13-2 decision at 152, and Josh Glover helped put LFG in a 34-4 lead with a win over Austin Shultz by a pin in 3:56. Alex Richey lost a tough 8-4 decision against Damion Blechinger at 170, and Blaine Clemons was pinned by Laker wrestler Tristan Truttmann at 220, while LFG’s Cole Britton pinned Kort Lien in 1:04 to finish out the dual. Of the 31 points earned by Turtle Lake, 18 of them were earned by a forfeit. LFG will be traveling to St. Croix Falls this Saturday, Jan. 19, for a tournament, beginning at 10 a.m.

Evan “Hopper” Ryan won his match at 132 pounds against Brock Lien by a pin in 3 minutes, 32 seconds. – Photo by Scott Hoffman

On Thursday, Jan. 10, the LFG wrestlers had a dual meet against Turtle Lake-Clayton at Grantsburg High School. The Grantsburg squad decided to wear the old Grantsburg throwback singlets to show their school spirit. Shown in picture are Jacob Timmer, 132 pounds, Josh Glover, 160, Evan “Hopper” Ryan, 132, Tristan Brewer, 138, and Tony Britton, 152. – Photo submitted

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Grantsburg girls roast Eagles lead the rest of the way.

“We had trouble with Northwood’s half-court pressure and that led to too many turnovers,” said Vikings coach Troy Wink. “They did a good job of taking away our inside game with Carly (Gustafson). Better ball movement would have helped there.”

Gustafson had just one point for the Vikings and Kendra Mossey led with six points, followed by Natalie Phernetton, five, Lara Harlander and MaKayla Arthurs each had four, Lexi Domagala and Abby Brightbill each had two, and Katie Simpson added one.

The Evergreens were led by Mckayla Waggoner with 20 points, Sarah Benson’s 14 points and Carley Stone finished with 10. – Marty Seeger

Pirates get critical conference win Grantsburg 62, Unity 48

by Scott Hoffman Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – Coach Kelly Hallberg’s Pirates cruised to an entertaining win over the Unity Eagles Friday night, Jan. 11. Hallberg is very pleased with her team and has big expectations for the heavy conference schedule on the horizion. ”We played a very balanced and disciplined game. Our chemistry was outstanding and the girls have begun to recognize that everything we do must have purpose. We are taking care of the basketball, playing great defense and shooting the ball well. Four girls were in double digits for scoring.”

Sam Schwieger had six steals, knocked down five of 10 3-pointers and led the team with 23 points. Macy Hanson did an outstanding job leading the team with six assists. Kylie Pewe did a great job rebounding, grabbing nearly half of the team rebounds, with nine.

Hallberg also praised her unsung heroes. “Stacey McKenzie played another complete game. What she does, defensively, doesn’t always show up in the stats, but her presence is crucial to our success. Her offensive game has really

The Vikings girls suffered a loss against Northwood on Friday, Jan. 11. – Photo by Becky Amundson

Pirate senior Kylie Pewe goes for a steal attempt on Unity’s Madeline Ramich while Pirate Macy Hanson, (bottom right) shows her new defensive stance. – Photo by Scott Hoffman begun to find some rhythm.” Unity‘s Shauna Jorgenson led the Eagles with 23 points followed by Sarah Bader with 12.

St. Croix Falls 46, Turtle Lake 38 TURTLE LAKE – The Lady Saints basketball team kept the Turtle Lake Lakers

Lara Harlander fights through a Northwood defender on Friday, Jan. 11. – Photo by Becky Amundson

in check on Friday, Jan. 11, despite trailing 25-22 at the half. Neither team could produce much, offensively, in the third quarter, as the Saints put up just four points to the Lakers two.

St. Croix Falls managed to pull away in the fourth quarter on some quality freethrow shooting from Sydney Geisness, who went 6 for 6 in the fourth quarter and led the team with a total of 11 points in the game and four assists. Jerrica Jones led the Saints with 13 points on the night with three steals. Maria Rohm finished with nine points, Natalie Sempf, six, Taylor Orton, four, and Jordan Johnson, three.

Rohm had 10 rebounds for the game, Geisness had eight and Sempf had six to lead the Saints.

Turtle Lake’s Taylor Schneider led the Lakers with 17 points, Lydia Alexander added 10 and Mariah Dietrick had nine.

– Marty Seeger

Northwood 63, Frederic 25 FREDERIC – The Northwood Evergreens took care of business in Frederic on Friday, Jan. 11, extending their overall season record to 8-3 and snapped the Vikings two-game winning streak.

The Evergreens held the Vikings to single digits in all four quarters but only led by 10-5 after the first quarter. They put 21 points up in the second quarter to take a 31-11 lead at the half and maintain the

Luck 57, Clear Lake 21 LUCK – The Cardinal girls pulled out an easy victory over Clear Lake on Thursday, Jan. 10, holding the Warriors to just six points in the first half and leading 366 at halftime.

Jillian Klatt led the team in points with 15, followed by Avery Steen, 13, Darian Ogilvie, 12, Camille Marsten and Jackie LaDuke, five, Whitney Petersen, three, and Jenni Holdt and Jaimee Buck each had two points.

Buck also had two assists in the game and Marsten and Angela Gore each had seven rebounds. – Marty Seeger Luck 54, Shell Lake 34 LUCK – Luck’s second-quarter defense was able to shut down the Shell Lake girls basketball team during an early afternoon contest on Saturday, Jan. 12. It was a close game to start as the Cardinals led 17-15, but clamped down in the second quarter, holding the Lakers to just three freethrows and pulled ahead at halftime 2818.

The defense continued in the third quarter with the Lakers scoring just six points, and the Cardinals putting up another 18 to cruise for a comfortable win. Avery Steen led the Cardinals with 20 points, four assists and eight boards, followed by Angela Gore with nine points and seven rebounds, and Taylor Joy with six rebounds. Jenni Holdt had seven points, Jillian Klatt and Darian Ogilvie each had five, Camille Marsten, four, and Hannah Karl and Jackie LaDuke each had two.

Karl also had three assists.

“We shot 34 percent for the game … which isn’t great, but adequate to get us a win on Saturday,” said Luck coach Marty Messar. – Marty Seeger

Grantsburg boys keep it moving

by Pirate Jacob Ohnstad’s 20 points. The Pirates went into halftime with a 24-9 lead. Unity shot better in the third, cutting Grantsburg’s lead, 28-16, but the Pirates would not allow any late-game heroics and closed out the Eagles 43-23. Hallberg was looking ahead when he added, “We have two more big conference games in a row next week.”

Pirates control cold-shooting Unity Grantsburg 43, Unity 23

by Scott Hoffman Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – A good explanation for the Friday, Jan. 11, boys basketball showdown in Grantsburg versus Unity is rivalry. It starts with the coaches. Nick Hallberg and Shaun Fisher go way back.

Being former basketball teammates at Unity, you can’t tell this reporter they don’t prepare harder when they face each other. Fisher has also coached in Grantsburg, which might also give him a little more incentive. Incentive or not, Grantsburg really controlled the tempo of this game and the ball. The Pirates kept passing the ball around several times before feeding it to the player with the best shot.

This worked so well that Grantsburg held the Eagles off the board in the first quarter and led 15-0. Of course it helps when Unity couldn’t buy a basket in the first quarter.

Hallberg added, “It was nice to see us come out and play with some sense of urgency to start the game.” Scoring was led

Unity’s Brandon McKenzie battles Grantsburg’s Brady Thompson and Jake Wald for a rebound. – Photos by Scott Hoffman

Justin Mooney of Unity finds himself in a tough spot during a game against Grantsburg on Friday, Jan. 11.

Frederic 41, Northwood 35 FREDERIC – Down by 10 points heading into the fourth quarter the Vikings mounted a big comeback for a 41-35 win over Northwood on Friday, Jan. 11. Several Vikings contributed to a win that started out slow, with the Vikings trailing by one after the first quarter and with only two points in the second quarter, trailed 18-12 at the half. “(Ian) Lexen kept us in the game in the first half,” said coach Ryan Lind. Lexen had all 10 of the Vikings first-quarter points and the only two in the second quarter. He led the Vikings with 19 points, but it was Jack Neumann and Chris Schorn who gave the team a spark late in the third quarter according to Lind, and Jaryd Braden’s performance in the fourth

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AREA BOWLING RESULTS Hacker’s Lanes Sunday Afternoon Youth Standings: We Bowl 6, Back 2 The North 4, DCF 2, A.J.R. 3, The Bowlers 2, Team 2.

Boys games: Kyle Hunter (TB) 210, Austin Bruss (DCF) 186, Lance Lindvall (B2TN) 167.

Boys series: Kyle Hunter (TB) 579, Austin Bruss (DCF) 500, Jordan Bazey (TB) 450.

Girls games: Avery Steen (AJR) 154, Julia Owens (DCF) 148. Girls series: Avery Steen (AJR) 435, Julia Owens (DCF) 386.

Team games: The Bowlers 516, DCF 465, Back 2 The North 402.

Team series: The Bowlers 1491, DCF 1252, Back 2 The North 1136.

Sunday Night No Tap Mixed Standings: Wynners, Team McKinley, Knaubers, Packer Backers, Long Shots, Chuck’s Team, Happy Campers, Jeff’s Team.

Men’s games: Gene Wynn Jr. (W) 290 & 287, Don Swanson (PB) 264.

Men’s series: Gene Wynn Jr. (W) 761, Don Swanson (PB) 729, Gene Wynn Sr. (W) 646.

Women’s games: Jan Kruse (CT) 235, Heather Wynn (W) 233, Jan Kruse (CT) 230.

Women’s series: Jan Kruse (CT) 678, Gwen Larson (HC) 562, Heather Wynn (W) 549.

Team games: Wynners 889 & 837, Long Shots 795.

Team series: Wynners 2454, Long Shots 2179, Chuck’s Team 2171.

Monday Afternoon Retired (End of first half) Standings: Bears, Eagles, Vultures, Hummingbirds, Nighthawks, Badgers, Swans.

Men’s games (Handicap): Dave Bannie 228, Gary Berg 219, Buster Hinrichs 216.

Men’s series (Handicap): Dave Bannie 646, Roger Christenson 592, Ron Noble 574.

Women’s games (Handicap): Gloria Johnson 220, Sandy Bannie 218, Mary Young 214.

Women’s series (Handicap): Denise Donaghue 595, Mary Young 586, Gloria Johnson 583.

Team games (Handicap): Eagles 816, Swans 794, Hummingbirds 784.

Team series (Handicap): Eagles 2313, Hummingbirds 2246, Bears 2224.

Tuesday Classic Standings: Yellow Lake Lodge 10, House of Wood 8, Great Northern Outdoors 7, Northern Home & Improvement 6, Pioneer Bar 5, Bottle Shop 3., Individual games: Bruce Norstrem 256, Jerry Burnham 243, Chris Olson 236.

Individual series: Chris Olson 669, Jerry Burnham 627, Gene Ackland 584.

Team games: Northern Home & Improvement 670, Great Northern Outdoors 593, Pioneer Bar 586.

Team series: Great Northern Outdoors 1749, Northern Home & Improvement 1727, Yellow Lake Lodge 1652.

Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Jerry Burnham 8x =243; Bruce Norstrem 7x = 256.

Games 50 pins or more above average: Bruce Norstrem 256 (+87); Jerry Burnham 243 (+60); Bryce Daeffler 223 (+52).

Wednesday Night Early Standings: Pioneer Bar 7, Cummings Lumber 5, Lake Services Unlimited 5, Skol Bar 4, S&S Tree Bird Shoppe 4, Larsen Auto Center 4, Daeffler’s Quality Meats 2, Stotz & Co. 1.

Individual games: Curtis Renfroe (SB) 247, Chuck Kruse (CL) 235, Brett Daeffler (DQM) 231.

Individual series: Brett Daeffler (DQM) 626, Curtis Renfroe (SB) 610, Oliver Baillargeon (DQM) 602.

Team games: Daeffler’s Quality Meats 985, Skol Bar 950, Daeffler’s Quality Meats 924.

Team series: Daeffler’s Quality Meats 2781, Skol Bar 2681, Lake

Services Unlimited 2580.

Thursday Early Standings: Fab Four 19, Kinetico 16, Daeffler’s Quality Meats 15, Grindell Law Offices 14, Red Iron Studios 13, American Family Siren 9, Wikstrom Construction 9, Hell Raisers 9.

Individual games: Don McKinney (FF) 262, Mark Bohn (FF) 257, Mike Route (RIS) 253.

Individual series: Don McKinney (FF) 685, Mark Bohn (FF) 658, Brian McBroom (AFS) 651.

Team games: Daeffler’s Quality Meats 688, Fab Four 642, American Family Siren 556.

Team series: Fab Four 1900, Daeffler’s Quality Meats 1729, American Family Siren 1613.

Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Mike Skow 7x = 253; Don McKinney 5+ x = 262; Mark Bohn 5+ x = 257.

Games 50 pins or more above average: Mark Bohn 257 (+54); Blake Douglas 245 (+64); Travis McKenzie 232 (+77); Don McKinney 262 (+69); Mike Skow 253 (+83); Don Swenson 246 (+69).

Series 100 or more above average: Travis McKenzie 592 (+127); Don McKinney 685 (+106).

Splits converted: 3-10: Bruce Wikstrom. 4-10: Jim Wikstrom. 47-10: Jorden Otis.

Friday Night Ladies (1/4/13) Standings: The Leader 12, Pin Heads 9, SKM 8, Junque Art 7, Frederic Design 6.

Individual games: Karen Carlson 233, Jen Ellefson 218, Gail LInke 195.

Individual series: Gail Linke 566, Karen Carlson 559, Jen Ellefson 532.

Team games: Junque Art 743, Pin Heads 618, The Leader 586.

Team series: Junque Art 1917, Pin Heads 1725, The Leader 1693.

Games 50 or more above average: Karen Carlson; Jen Ellefson.

Splits converted: 6-5-10: Tammy Lindberg.

Friday Night Ladies (1/11/13) Standings: The Leader 17, Pin Heads 16, SKM 13, Junque Art 9, Frederic Design 6.

Individual games: Cindy Denn 205, Dorothy Barfknecht 201, Margie Traun 200.

Individual series: Cindy Denn 530, Margie Traun 521, Dorothy Barfknecht 505.

Team games: Pin Heads 648, Junque Art 629, SKM 592.

Team series: Pin Heads 1901, Junque Art 1759, The Leader 1752.

Games 50 or more above average: Cindy Denn; Dorothy Barfknecht.

Splits converted: 5-7: Terry Pearson. 3-10: Becky Frandsen.

McKenzie Lanes Monday Night Madness Standings: Eagle Lounge 26, Bon Ton 14, Alleycats 12, Mishaps 12.

Individual game: Judy Maier 183, Debbie Swanson 171, Nancy Reeves 154.

Individual series: Debbie Swanson 501, Judy Maier 426, Debra Mattson 401.

Team games (Handicap): Bon Ton 613, Mishaps 603.

Team series (Handicap): Mishaps 1770, Eagle Lounge 1734.

Monday Night Ladies Standings: Wolf Creek Log Furniture 80, McKenzie Lanes 56, Alyeska Contracting 53.5, Edina Divas 52, Frederic Truck & Trailer 51, Metal Products 50, Milltown Appliance 45.5, Bye 14.

Individual games: Kathy McKenzie 202, Cindy Castellano 183, Helen Leggitt 181.

Individual series: Kathy McKenzie 529, Shirley Wilson 508, Toni Sloper 495.

Team games (Handicap): McKenzie Lanes 845.

Team series (Handicap): Edina Divas 2396.

Tuesday Women’s Standings: Country Gals 33, Kin-

dred Spirits 33, Custom Outfitter 31, Gutter Dusters 29.5, Hauge Dental 22.5, LC’s Gals 20.5, Tomlinson Insurance 17.5, Kassel Tap 17.

Individual games: Eileen Tomlinson 198, Jan Kruse 192, Lois Swenson 188.

Individual series: Eileen Tomlinson 513, Kathy Braund 498, Lois Swenson 491.

Team games: Gutter Dusters 815, Custom Outfitter 809, LC’s Gals 806.

Team series: Tomlinson Insurance 2309, Gutter Dusters 2306, LC’s Gals 2296.

Tuesday Night Men’s Standings: Centurview Park 13, Steve’s Appliance 13, The Dugout 12, The Cobbler Shop 11, McKenzie Lanes 9, Hack’s Pub 8, Dream Lawn 7, Nel-Lo-Hill Farm 7.

Individual games: Darren McKenzie 289, Jesse Schultz 254, Rick Fox 247.

Individual series: Jesse Schultz 681, Rick Fox 677, Jason Steffen 668.

Team games (Handicap): Centurview Park 1179.

Team series (Handicap): Centurview Park 3408.

Wednesday Early League Standings: Cutting Edge 22, Greatland Transportation 22, Dalles House 18, Gehrman Auto Body 16, Adamark Repair 16, Suzie Q’s 16, Balsam Branch Transport 8, Bye 10.

Men’s games: Mark Kamish 255, Mike Welling 245, Mark Anderson 233.

Men’s series: Mark Kamish 712, Mike Welling 655, Mark Anderson 602.

Women’s games: Patty Walker 219, Janice Fox 200, Jeanne Kizer 166.

Women’s series: Patty Walker 526, Janice Fox 497, Brenda Lehmann 455.

Team games (Handicap): Adamark Repair 732.

Team series (Handicap): Adamark Repair 1980.

Wednesday Night Men’s Standings: Tiger Express 12, Davy’s Construction 12, Edina Realty 12, Reed’s Marina 10, Dalles Electrician 8, McKenzie Lanes 4, Harvest Moon 4, Hanjo Farms 2.

Individual games: Craig Willert 266, Darren McKenzie 254, Sam Leggitt 246.

Individual series: Craig Willert 719, Darren McKenzie 718, Sam Leggitt 660.

Team games (Handicap): Tiger Express 1058, Davy’s Construction 1035.

Team series (Handicap): Davy’s Construction 3012, Tiger Express 3006.

Thursday Night Ladies Standings: Central Bank 98, Hauge Dental 85, Hack’s Pub 81, KJ’s 78, Bont Chiropractic 77.5, Cutting Edge Pro 76, Eagle Valley Bank 74.5, Truhlsen Chiropractic 70.

Individual games: Jackie Patterson 221, Annette Norlander 211, Norma Hauge 202.

Individual series: Jackie Patterson 572, Dawn High 563, Norma Hauge 547.

Team games: Hauge Dental 838, Bont Chiropractic 832, Cutting Edge Pro 829.

Team series: Hauge Dental 2455, Bont Chiropractic 2412, Cutting Edge Pro 2338.

Saturday Night Mixed Standings: Cutting Edge Pro Shop 81, B & K Cousins 78.5, The

In-Laws 77, Roller Coaster 69.5, TDawgs 67, The Bald & The Beautiful 66.5, Eureka Bombers 63, D.I.F.F. 40.5.

Men’s games: Gene Braund 259, Darren McKenzie 247, Rick Katzmark 236.

Men’s series: Darren McKenzie 705, Rick Katzmark 675, Chuck Kruse 654.

Women’s games: Kathy Braund 214, Sharon Berg 191, Jan Kruse 175.

Women’s series: Kathy Braund 523, Jan Kruse 505, Sharon Berg 496.

Team games: Cutting Edge Pro Shop 952, The In-Laws 951, B & K Cousins 947.

Team series: The In-Laws 2816, B & K Cousins 2723, Cutting Edge Pro Shop 2703.

Black & Orange Early Birds Standings: Yellow River Saloon 13-3, The Tap 7-9, Black & Orange 7-9, Gandy Dancer Saloon 5-11.

Individual games: Sally Casey (YRS) 195, Rita Tesch (YRS) 170, Claudia Peterson (B&O) 156.

Individual series: Sally Casey (YRS) 506, Rita Tesch (YRS) 465, Lyn Toivola (T) 437.

Team games: Yellow River Saloon 921, The Tap 870, Black & Orange 855.

Team series: Yellow River Saloon 2683, The Tap 2520, Gandy Dancer Saloon 2411.

Monday Night Men’s Standings: Larry’s LP 11-1, Black & Orange 5.5-6.5, Player Motorsports 4.5-7.5, Ed’s Logging 3-9.

Individual games: Dean Eytcheson (EL) & Josh Johnson 203, Art Bliven (L) 191, Mark Holmstrom 190.

Individual series: Dean Eytcheson (EL) 568, Brandon Smith (PM) 542, Art Bliven (L) & Josh Johnson (L) 519.

Team games: Player Motorsports 943, Black & Orange 904, Larry’s LP 893.

Team series: Black & Orange 2621, Larry’s LP 2618, Player Motorsports 2584.

Games 50 or more above average: Brandon Smith 189 (+66).

Series 100 or more above average: Brandon Smith 542 (+173).

Tuesday Tippers Standings: Main Home Services, A&H Country Market, Gob’s Gals, West Point Lodge.

Individual games: Laura Main (MHS) 239, Kari Budge (MHS) 213, Sandy Wilson (A&H) 207.

Individual series: Laura Main (MHS) 617, Kari Budge (MHS) 614, Sally Kabus (MHS) 583.

Team games: Main Home Services 846 & 767, A&H Country Market 749.

Team series: Main Home Services 2360, Gob’s Gals 2142, A&H Country Market 2100.

Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Laura Main.

Games 50 or more above average: Laura Main.

TNT Standings: Flower Power 6-2, Homestead Cafe 4-4, Cashco 3-5, Larry’s LP 3-5.

Individual games: Carol Phelps (FP) 184, Jennifer Kern (L) 181, Patty Bjorklund (L) 170.

Individual series: Jennifer Kern (L) 498, Cheryl Scanlon (C) 454, Sue Eytcheson (FP) 439.

Team games: Flower Power 922, Homestead Café 845, Larry’s LP 844.

Team series: Flower Power 2518, Homestead Café 2412, Larry’s LP 2395.

Wednesday Night Standings: Cashco 11-1, Pheasant Inn 9-3, Black & Orange 7-5, Zia Louisa’s 6-6, Lions 3-9, Vacant 0-12.

Individual games: Tim Vasatka (PI) 236, Monte Rinnman (C) 215, Myron Mansfield (B&O) 210.

Individual series: Tim Vasatka (PI) 612, Monte Rinnman (C) 586, Morris Bearhart (B&O) 563.

Team games: Pheasant Inn 961,

Black & Orange 947, Cashco 921.

Team series: Pheasant Inn 2837, Cashco 2728, Black & Orange 2687.

Games 50 or more above average: Tim Vasatka 236 (+70); Myron Mansfield 210 (+60); Morris Bearhart 208 (+65).

Series 100 or more above average: Tim Vasatka 612 (+114).

Splits converted: 4-10: Mike Zajac.

Early Risers Standings: Black & Orange 10.55.5, Gayle’s Northwoods Hair Design 9.5-6.5, Gandy Dancer 7.5-8.5, 10th Hole 4.5-11.5.

Individual games: Evie Engebretson (GNHD) 151, Claudia Peterson (GD) & Donna Crain (GD) 149, Jan Budge (GNHD) 147.

Individual series: Pam Dildine (10th) 406, Evie Engebretson (GNHD)) 394, Donna Crain (GD) 379.

Team games: Gayle’s Northwoods Hair Design 701, Gandy Dancer 698, Black & Orange 673.

Team series: Gayle’s Northwoods Hair Design 1982, Black & Orange 1972, Gandy Dancer 1966.

Thursday Night Ladies Standings: Dolls w/Balls 5.5-2.5, Yellow River Saloon 5.5-2.5, Rollettes 4-4, Pour House 1-7.

Individual games: Audrey Pardun (YRS) 170, Jackie Churchill (Dw/B) 164, Tooter Barnes (PH) 158.

Individual series: Audrey Pardun (YRS) 462, Jackie Churchill (Dw/B) 434, Julie Chalupsky (YRS) 422.

Team games: Yellow River Saloon 712, Pour House 689, Dolls w/Balls 684.

Team series: Yellow River Saloon 2045, Dolls w/Balls 2012, Pour House 1973.

Friday Afternoon Mixed Standings: Bowling Buds 5-3, Tasmanian Devils 4-4, Mis•Splits 4-4, Fantastic Four 3-5.

Men’s games: Jerry Burnham (BB) 211, Jim Thompson (M•S) 199, Wayne Lundeen (FF) 194.

Men’s series: Wayne Lundeen (FF) 532, Jim Thompson (M•S) 523, John Vanous (TD) 516.

Women’s games: Jean Thompson (M•S) 178, Nancy Growe (M•S) 166, Vicki Wier (TD) 159.

Women’s series: Jean Thompson (M•S) 509, Vicki Wier (TD) 442, Nancy Growe (M•S) 441.

Team games: Mis•Splits 871, Fantastic Four 843, Tasmanian Devils 825.

Team series: Mis•Splits 2552, Fantastic Four 2403, Tasmanian Devils 2387.

Splits converted: 6-7-10: Wayne Lundeen.

Denny’s Downtown Lanes Sunday Afternoon Mixed Standings: Wild Ones 19, Spare Us 19, Hi-Low Rollers 17, Sisters D 15.

Individual games: Jamie Mier 167 & 161, Jim Loomis 160.

Individual series: Jamie Mier 462, Jim Loomis 453, Scott Lamphere 415.

Team games: Wild Ones 309, 272, Wild Ones & Spare Us 259.

Team series: Wild Ones 840, Spare Us 750, Hi-Low Rollers 700.

Wednesday Night Men’s Standings: Fiedler Ford 12, Boyd’s Outdoor Power 11, Wood River Pharmacy 7, Radio Shack 7, Grantsburg Sanitary 5, Dummy Team 0.

Individual games (Handicap): Jason Johnson 252, Jared Nelson 235, Dave Thoreson 233.

Individual series (Handicap): Jason Johnson 657, Randy Carey 637, Dave Thoreson & Jared Nelson 627.

Team games (Handicap): Boyd’s Outdoor Power 1023, Fiedler Ford 992, Radio Shack 988.

Team series (Handicap): Boyd’s Outdoor Power 3014, Radio Shack 2938, Wood River Pharmacy 2854.

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Big games in Siren The high school gymnasium wasn’t exactly rocking Tuesday night, Jan. 15, as Siren — the smallest school in the West Lakeland Conference — hosted the biggest, in St. Croix Falls. Everyone likes a “David versus Goliath” story and the Dragons certainly THE SPORTS gave the hometown fans sporadic hope for a pair of upsets. In fact, the Dragon girls held a five-point halftime lead over the Saints (see game stories elsewhere on these pages). But in the end, the Saints prevailed. The victory all but clinched another conference title for coach Angie Maternowsky’s team.

Pssstt ... Watch out for Siren’s point guard Aaron Ruud who shows great poise and leadership ability as a freshman.

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Speaking of Siren basketball Three former Dragon basketball

boys basketball continued quarter that helped seal the win for the Vikings. Braden had all eight of his points in the fourth quarter and shot 2 for 3 from the free-throw line. Austin Kurkowski was 4 for 4 from the free-throw line in the fourth quarter and Lexen went 3 for 6

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greats are continuing their hoop careers in college. Thousand-point scorer Andrew Brown is seeing action for the UW-River Falls Falcons while 2,000point scorer Carley Emery has worked her way into the starting five for the University of St. Thomas. Emery recently tallied 15 points in a Tommies victory over Carleton College.

Meanwhile, spies say fellow ex-Dragon great and 2012 grad Murdock Smith is having a great season for the UW-Barron County Chargers, scoring in double figures. UW-Barron County became wellknown to local hoop fans back in the late 1970s when Luck Cardinal great Paul Petersen was a Chargers scoring machine. Petersen later went on to star for the now defunct Bon Ton Express basketball town team. Local multimedia star and retired Unity title-winning basketball coach “Downtown” Dennis Anderson also played for UWBC. Anderson played his high school ball at St. Croix Falls.

Focus on wrestling This week’s vignette highlights the claw hold, which is more commonly known as the claw. In Leader Land, the most well-known practicioner was Baron von Raschke. I was an eyewitness at a from the line. Zach Schmidt also made it to the charity stripe in the fourth, shooting 1 for 2.

“It was like watching two different teams from the first half to the second.

Everybody contributed to the comeback.

Not pretty, but we’ll take it!” Lind said.

Schorn finished with three points in the game while Kurkowski had four, Dan Lar-

Shooting clinic held at Grantsburg Middle School

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Rice Lake event some years ago when Herr Baron applied the claw and won his match over a younger and much more agile opponent. The claw hold is applied to an opponent’s head with fingers curled inward, thereby applying five pressure points on the adversary’s skull.

This is another move which young people should not attempt to perfect without certified adult supervision.

If it walks like a duck Some of the most devout members of the bicycling community are having a hard time believing that icon Lance Armstrong has proven to be a fraud. Similarly, some major league baseball writers apparently feel the same after inexplicably casting their Hall of Fame votes in favor of the likes of Mark McGwire, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens. Fortunately, that trio – as well as other performance-enhancing drug-tainted former players – did not earn nearly enough votes to allow them to enter baseball’s Hall of Fame.

Saturday night blues Inhabitants of Northwest Wisconsin are certainly well-accustomed to seeing cases of red, bloodshot eyes at 10 p.m. on a typical Saturday, especially during the son had two. On defense Lexen led with six steals while Schorn had five and Braden had three. Schorn and Schmidt led the team in rebounds with seven each.

Siren 61, Bayfield 44 SIREN – The Dragon boys earned their fourth straight victory over Bayfield on Thursday, Jan. 10, holding the Bayfield Trollers to just two points in the first quar-

A disappointing 63 record dropped the Prediction King’s season record to 6421 for a success rate of 75 percent.

“All three of my losses were on predictions of Siren games,” said the Swami with a shake of his head late Tuesday night while filling out his 2013 seed catalog order form. “But at least I can get $25 off any seed order of $50 or more if I place my order before Feb. 1,” he added.

The Swami THE SWAMI

PREDICTS

This week’s games Boys games Grantsburg 59, Frederic 37 – The Pirates roll along toward their rematch with Luck. The Vikes will remain in the rut, in which they’re stuck.

Luck 52, Webster 20 – It’s an easy Luck

win, yet each game is vital as the Cardinals march on toward the West Lakeland title.

Unity 44, Siren 37 – Few points will be scored in this sluggish affair. In the end the Eagles’ prevail in their lair.

Siren 52, Northwood 40 – The Dragons bounce back in this nonconference game, for to lose it would be but a crying shame.

Girls games St. Croix Falls 52, Osceola 49 – Conference rivals back in the day, they still get together each season to play.

Luck 57, Webster 30 – The Tigers come up short as they battle the Cards. And the Swami is one of the region’s best bards.

Siren 51, Unity 50 – The Dragons need this one to maintain the pace as they seek to stay close in the West Lakeland race.

Grantsburg 60, Frederic 44 – The explosive Pirates know how to score while holding the Vikings to 44.

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

ice-fishing season. But there were even more red eyes than usual late Saturday evening, Jan. 12, after the San Francisco 49ers destroyed the Green Bay Packers in NFL playoff action.

Cheeseheads had high hopes for yet another Lombardi Trophy entering the 2012 season, especially after the green and gold and their reigning MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers produced a brilliant 15-1 regular season in 2011. But the 49ers electrifying young quarterback and Wisconsin native Colin Kaepernich certainly was the better signal caller last Saturday. With six losses overall, the Pack’s 2012 campaign turned out to be an underachieving disappointment.

Rule changes in the area of pass defense have turned the NFL game into a product that sometimes more closely resembles a pinball or school yard keepaway game. Old school fans are excited that players like Kaepernich, Robert Griffin III, Adrian Peterson and Marshawn Lynch could be on the cusp of a trend that might restore the running game to the NFL.

ter and taking a 26-14 lead at the half.

Aaron Ruud led the Dragons with 21 points, including 16 in the second half with a pair of 3-pointers in the third quarter. Davey St. John had 16 points, Jared Emery, eight, Will Barr, Nate Martin and Reuben Mixsooke each had five, and Corey Bauer added one.

LEADER SPORTS SCOREBOARD BOYS BASKETBALL

Grantsburg youth basketball hosted Minnesota Timberwolves Basketball Academy manager Steve Brown for a shooting clinic at the Grantsburg Middle School on Monday, Jan. 14.

– Photo by Scott Hoffman

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Standings Team Conf.

Overall Luck Cardinals 6-0 10-1 Grantsburg Pirates 5-1 9-4 4-1 5-6 St. Croix Falls Saints Unity Eagles 3-3 8-4 Frederic Vikings 2-3 5-8 Siren Dragons 1-5 4-8 Webster Tigers 0-5 0-13 Scores Thursday, January 10 Siren 61, Bayfield 44 Friday, January 11 Grantsburg 43, Unity 23 Frederic 41, Northwood 35 Tuesday, January 15 St. Croix Falls 65, Siren 54 Grantsburg 69, Webster 16 Luck 47, Unity 36 Clear Lake 46, Frederic 42 Upcoming Friday, January 18 7:30 p.m. Webster at Luck (DH) Siren at Unity (DH) 5:45 p.m. Frederic at Grantsburg (DH) Saturday, January 19 2:45 p.m. Siren vs. Northwood at Target Center Tuesday, January 22 7:30 p.m. Prairie Farm at Frederic (DH) Amery at Grantsburg Ellsworth at Luck

BOYS HOCKEY Team Blizzard

Standings

Overall 7-7-1

Scores Thursday, January 10 Blizzard 13, Pine City 3 Saturday, January 12 Blizzard 7, River Falls 5 Upcoming Thursday, January 17 7 p.m.

New Richmond at Siren Friday, January 18 7 p.m.

Blizzard at North Branch Tuesday, January 22 7 p.m.

Blizzard vs. Moose Lake-Willow River at Siren Friday, January 25 7:30 p.m. Blizzard at Legacy Christian Academy

WRESTLING

Upcoming Thursday, January 17 7 p.m.

Unity at St. Croix Falls Saturday, January 19 10 a.m.

St. Croix Falls wrestling tournament (St. Croix Falls, Unity and LFG)

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Standings Conf.

Overall 6-0 10-1 4-2 8-5 3-2 8-3 3-2 7-5 2-3 7-4 1-3 4-8 0-5 2-12 Scores Thursday, January 10 Luck 57, Clear Lake 21 Friday, January 11 Grantsburg 62, Unity 48 St. Croix Falls 46, Turtle Lake 38 Northwood 63, Frederic 25 Saturday, January 12 Luck 54, Shell Lake 34 Tuesday, January 15 Grantsburg 52, Webster 36 Unity 56, Luck 49 St. Croix Falls 46, Siren 40 Upcoming Thursday, January 17 7:30 p.m. St. Croix Falls at Osceola Friday, January 18 5:45 p.m. Webster at Luck (DH) Siren at Unity (DH) 7:30 p.m. Frederic at Grantsburg (DH) Saturday, January 19 7:30 p.m. Siren vs. Northwood at Target Center Monday, January 21 7:30 p.m. Turtle Lake at Frederic Siren at Spooner Tuesday, January 22 7:30 p.m. Grantsburg at Rush City Cumberland at Webster Barron at St. Croix Falls 5:45 p.m. Prairie Farm at Frederic (DH) Team St. Croix Falls Saints Luck Cardinals Siren Dragons Unity Eagles Grantsburg Pirates Frederic Vikings Webster Tigers

GIRLS HOCKEY Team Blizzard

Standings

Scores Tuesday, January 8 Blizzard 4, New Richmond 2 Upcoming Saturday, January 19 2 p.m.

Blizzard vs. Tomahawk at Siren Tuesday, January 22 6:30 p.m. Blizzard at Chippewa Falls Friday, January 25 6:30 p.m. Blizzard vs. Eveleth-Gilbert at Siren

GYMNASTICS

Upcoming Saturday, January 19 11 a.m.

Grantsburg at Rice Lake Saturday, January 26 10 a.m.

Grantsburg at Hudson

Overall 9-5

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

High school ice-fishing contests catching on Unity, Luck, Siren and Webster among schools forming ice fishing teams

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer LUCK – Howling winds and 18-degree temperatures didn’t stop more than 300 ice anglers from attending the fourth-annual Luck football ice-fishing contest on Saturday, Jan. 12. The tournament, which serves as a fundraiser for the Luck football program, has grown over the past two years to also include competition among local high school ice-fishing teams.

High school ice-fishing teams are continuing to grow in popularity this winter, and the Luck tournament last Saturday hosted 24 teams of up to six anglers per team, from six different schools including Unity, Prairie Farm, Luck, Siren, Webster and Barron. Much of the interest was generated from the success of an ice-fishing curriculum formed by Prairie Farm physical education teacher Wendy Dallmann, and a handful of others like her across the state. There’s even a high school state icefishing championship that has been held the previous two years on Lake Winnebago, in conjunction with the popular Battle on Bago tournament. Last year, 17 different high schools competed in the state tournament including Prairie Farm and Unity. Currently, Prairie Farm has an enrollment of 105 high school students and 55 of them are on the Prairie Farm icefishing team. About 40 of them attended the competition in Luck on Saturday.

“They get to compete with boys and girls together, and you don’t have to be a spectacular athlete. You can be an average student, have a lot of experience or very little experience, it doesn’t matter. Anybody can do it, and that’s why it attracts so many kids, I think,” said Dallmann.

Last Saturday, one of Prairie Farm’s six competing teams took home a trophy for the heaviest weight of panfish, which was the total weight of a 25-fish limit. Two of the members of that team were foreign exchange students from Thailand and Hungary who had never even fished before, but still caught plenty of fish throughout the day and were having a blast doing it.

Unity was also a big winner on the day in the game-fish category, which included individual prizes as well as possession of the coveted traveling trophy.

While many of the high school ice-fishing teams joined for the social aspects that come from fishing, others take it a little more seriously. Two years ago, one of Dallmann’s teams took second place at the state tournament on Lake Winnebago, and prior to last year’s state event, some members of the team prefished Lake Winnebago the weekend before the

The Unity ice-fishing team took home prizes as well as the coveted high school ice-fishing traveling trophy at a tournament on Bone Lake Saturday, Jan. 12. High school ice-fishing teams are starting to grow in popularity, with six different schools competing in Luck, with a total of 24 teams. Pictured (L to R): Mitchell Krueger, Connor Olsen, Aaron Koshatka, Alex Lennartson, Colton Sorenson, former Unity ice-team member Aaron Cousins, Evan Lunda and Miitch Egge.

– Photos by Marty Seeger

The Prairie Farm ice-fishing team brought home the trophy for the heaviest limit of panfish at the Luck ice-fishing tournament. Pictured are (L to R): Mitch Hemann, Kristen Loback, Marcell Szabo of Hungary, Tristan Beyer, Nutcha Orankitjaroen of Thailand and Josh Siebert. tournament began to get a better handle on where to go on Wisconsin’s largest inland lake. Students often prefish lakes on Sundays before the next tournament, and continue to fish those same lakes even when no tournament is involved.

There’s also more to Dallmann’s fishing curriculum than just going to a weekend ice-fishing tournament, especially since hands-on ice fishing isn’t always readily available. She teaches students how to tie knots and shows them videos on what to expect on the lake, how to choose the right locations, seasonal patterns and how to read maps and what to look for. Aside from the classroom portion, the kids then get to use what they’ve learned in the

field, and have more than enough fun doing it.

“We get a lot of kids that aren’t involved in anything else, and this is a way for them to get involved and feel part of a group and to have success while doing it,” said Dallmann.

Competitive ice fishing is also a chance for anglers to get a look at lakes they may never otherwise get to fish. This weekend, teams are heading to the Battle of the Bay tournament near Ashland for the first time, where they’ll be fishing on the Chequamegon Bay. There’s also a tournament on the Petenwell Flowage near Tomah this year and, along with Luck’s tournament, Unity also added a high

Justin Moore caught the second largest pike of the tournament, which weighed 10.47 pounds. – Photo submitted school tournament on Long Lake to give schools another opportunity to compete.

Prairie Farm hosts its end-of-the-year tournament on the Chetek chain of lakes along with the National Guard, who helps sponsor the event and will also help sponsor the tournament in Ashland.

“We’re looking to keep trying to get this ball rolling with different tournaments and different events and maybe even in the future get a league or a circuit going,” Dallmann said.

There may also be hope that the WIAA will take note of the increasing interest in the sport of ice fishing, and Dallmann said they’re watching the number of participants closely. Each week, Dallmann says she gets at least one phone call or an email asking about adding another team to the tournaments, or with questions on how to start, how to consider it as a school activity and/or liabilities involved. As for Dallmann, a big part of the success in Prairie Farm hinges on the parents and community support.

“The parents and community get involved, so it’s kind of a family atmosphere when you’re out there. Without my parent involvement, we’d be in trouble. There’s no way that I could take care of that many kids out on the ice. We have a lot of great parents that step forward and will coach a team, even if they don’t have a lot of experience. They just want to be a part of it.

They want to be out there with the kids … even that aspect is incredible,” she said.

For more information or to enter a high school team, contact Dallmann at 715-4551615, Ext. 136, or e-mail her at dallmann@prairiefarm.k12.wi.us.

A Big Year at Crex Meadows GRANTSBURG – Crex Meadows Wildlife Area will be hosting a Big Year.

This is a birding challenge to try to identify as many birds as possible in a certain geographical location within a given amount of time.

The challenge begins Feb. 1 and will end Dec. 31, 2013. However, you may start birding anytime within this window. Participants will try to identify up to 287 species. The birds may be identified by sight or sound and only on Glacial Lake Grantsburg properties.

These properties include Crex Meadows Wildlife Area, Fish Lake Wildlife Area, Amsterdam Sloughs Wildlife Area or Danbury Wildlife Area.

Participants will use a brochure with all the birds listed as a guideline. The date and location must be indicated on the brochure to count that species. Every Friday, before 8 a.m, the previous week’s bird list is to be submitted to BigYear@CrexMeadows.org. Please include in e-mail: common name of bird, category, date and location spotted. A list will be created of all the birds spotted for that week and distributed to help others.

Participants will need to keep track overall of the number of bird species spotted. At the end of the year, the person with the most birds marked off the brochure will be proclaimed the winner.

They will receive recognition in the Friends of Crex newsletter, a gift certificate and of course, bragging rights!

The Big Year at Crex Meadows will kick off on Thursday, Jan. 31, with a showing of “The Big Year” movie from 7-9 p.m. at the Crex Meadows Wildlife Education and Visitor Center. The comedy movie features Jack Black, Owen Wilson and Steve Martin. Further details, sign-up, and the brochure will also be discussed.

For more information about the Big Year, please call 715-463-2739 or e-mail BigYear@CrexMeadows.org. – submitted

Harry Hellingworth caught the biggest game fish of the Luck ice-fishing tournament, with a pike weighing 12 pounds, 3 ounces.

He was fishing with wife Aundrea when he landed the fish early in the morning just as the contest was getting under way.

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Polk County Board votes for equal tax on all tobacco products

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE — Cigarette use among young people is declining, but thanks to the myriad of other tobacco options geared for the younger generation, use of other tobacco products has increased dramatically among that age group.

Mary Boe, health educator for the Polk County Health Department, spoke with the Polk County Board of Supervisors about the problem at the board’s Tuesday, Jan. 15, meeting. Boe is also program coordinator for a five-county coalition working to eliminate tobacco, called Western Wisconsin Working for Tobacco-Free Living.

Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control show, said Boe, that consumption of cigarettes has decreased nearly 38 percent since 2000. Consumption of loose tobacco and cigars has increased 123 percent over the same period.

“The products are very appealing to our youth,” she said, adding that the younger an individual is when they begin using tobacco, the more likely they are to become addicted.

Many of the products, including snus, dissolvable tobacco, little cigars and chewing tobacco, now come in candylike flavors and have candylike packaging. They are much cheaper than cigarettes because they are not subject to the same tobacco tax as cigarettes.

Boe used a pack of Marlboro cigarettes and a pack of Sante Fe little cigars to demonstrate the differences. Both came in packs of 20, but the Santa Fe cigars were a grape flavor in packaging similar to candy.

The cigarettes were tobacco wrapped in paper, while the little cigar was tobacco wrapped in a tobacco leaf.

The pack of cigarettes cost $8, including $2.52 in tax, while the little cigars were $3.50, with 78 cents tax, adding to the appeal of the cigars.

Boe’s presentation went hand-in-hand with a resolution submitted by Supervisor Patricia Schmidt of the board of health, which stated that the county board supports tax equity, so all tobacco products are taxed the same.

The board approved the resolution by a vote of 14 to 7. It will be forwarded to Gov. Walker, Sens. Harsdorf and Jauch, Reps.

Severson and Smith, and the Wisconsin Counties Association.

Voting in favor of the resolution were Supervisors Patricia Schmidt, Harry Johansen, Kathryn Kienholz, Tom Engel, Brian Masters, Rick Scoglio, Jay Luke, Warren Nelson, George Stroebel, Tom Magnifici, Larry Jepsen, Gary Bergstrom, Neil Johnson and board Chairman William Johnson IV. Opposed were Supervisors Herschel Brown, Dean Johansen, Jim Edgell, Kristine Kremer-Hartung, Kim O’Connell, Russ Arcand and Jared Cockroft. Absent due to attendance at a meeting related to county business were Supervisors Marvin Caspersen and Craig Moriak.

Administrator’s report County Administrator Dana Frey presented some preliminary year-end financial information, emphasizing the word “preliminary.” The year 2012, he said, “looks to be fairly decent,” and he believes the county will end up in the black. The final payroll for the year just went out yesterday.

Several departments, he said, came in significantly under budget. The lime quarry showed a profit of $100,000, and law enforcement ended the year about $100,000 under budget. The parks, buildings and solid waste department came in close to $200,000 under budget.

The “prizewinner,” Frey said, was Golden Age Manor. Unless some major “unknown” turns up, he said, the countyowned nursing home should be $300,000 in the black. Golden Age Manor, he noted, has been full since last fall, often with a waiting list.

Other departments, Frey said, are not so positive. After having been on a “very negative course,” the circuit court system appears to be only $40,000 in the red.

Home care is also in the red, with revenues down substantially over the past few years.

The “big unknown,” said Frey, is the Human Services Department. There is no way to predict how it will end the year, he said, because the state pays for services on an estimated basis. Once final figures are gathered, either the state will owe the county money, or the county will owe the state money.

Frey also discussed some the issues of

Polk County health educator Mary Boe shows the differences between a cigarette and a Sante Fe little cigar in a presentation on the marketing of tobacco products to young people. — Photos by Mary Stirrat the ongoing transition the county from having a county board chairman/ administrative coordinator at the helm to having a county administrator. The change includes a change in the responsibilities and authority of the governing committees that oversee county departments. No longer do the committees provide management to the departments, but focus on setting policy through budget decisions.

This topic tied in with a later discussion

by Johnson regarding the development of a new committee structure. A new structure will be needed when the county board size is reduced from 23 to 15 at the April 2014 election. Last spring, Polk County residents overwhelming voted in favor the reduction in board size.

There are currently about a dozen standing committees to which supervisors are elected and nearly twice that number of appointed boards and committees. A preliminary draft for a new structure, developed by the administrative committee, includes five committees, with each committee overseeing a number of departments that have similarities.

These five committees were labeled general government, public safety, health and human services, highway, and conservation, development, recreation and education.

Department heads at the county have reviewed and commented on the proposed structure, said Johnson, and it will be discussed in further depth at a spring meeting of the county board as a committee of the whole.

Johnson pointed out that the current board cannot change the committee structure. Once the new, smaller board is elected in April 2014, they will decide on the structure. The current board can recommend a new structure, but the 2014 board is not required to accept it.

“They can adopt it or throw it out,” said Johnson. “It comes strictly as a recommendation.”

County forest plan County forest administrator and parks assistant Jeremy Koslowski presented the 2013 Annual Forest Workplan, which is needed to comply with state statutes and be eligible for grant money.

The plan included information on the types and acreages of the forest stands within the 17,144-acre county forest. Just over 16,000 acres are forested, with another 1,000 nonforested acres. There are 7.6 miles of primary roads through the county forestlands, for which the state provides aid for maintenance.

Three sites in the forest, totaling 51.7 acres, will be planted in April 2013.

Roughly 30,000 jack pine and 16,000 white spruce will be planted. The forestry department has received a $40,000 grant to use over the next two years for reforestation to replace seedlings that were killed this year by a fungus.

Timber sales typically bring in $300,000 to $400,000 per year, said Koslowski, but the last fiscal year saw revenues of $500,000. Half of the revenue generated through timber sales goes to Polk County, with the rest going to the town in which the timber was harvested and to repay interest-free loans from the state.

World Spay Day Tuesday, Feb. 26, has been named World Spay Day, and Tanya Borg of CatTown Rescue made a successful appeal to the board of supervisors to recognize the day as such.

The board voted to adopt a resolution recognizing Feb. 26 as World Spay Day, but not until after the $100 designated to advertise the day was eliminated.

A paragraph stating that the board would direct “the county clerk to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of Polk County to observe the day by having their own pets spayed or neutered, or by sponsoring the spaying and neutering of another person’s pet,” was also deleted from the resolution.

According to Borg, there are an estimated 14,000 free-roaming cats in Polk County. Spaying and neutering them will decrease the numbers and prevent them from being killed, she said.

Schmidt and Brown spoke against the resolution, stating they would not support it. Schmidt questioned whether the $100 originally included as funding could legally be paid from the dog license fund, as called for in the resolution.

She also argued that the “trap, neuter and return” process is ineffective, citing a family member who is a veterinarian. In addition, it doesn’t address the other problems of fleas, disease, infections and viruses.

Brown told Borg and the rest of the board that he believes the Arnell Humane Society should do the World Spay Day promotion. He said that he pays for his own dogs, plus he pays taxes that shouldn’t have to go toward someone else’s animals getting spayed or neutered.

In response, Kienholz said that Arnell does have a spay and neuter program for (Jan. 9, 16, 23) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Royal Credit Union, a Wisconsin state chartered credit union, 200 Riverfront Terrace Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703, Plaintiff, vs.

Jeffery W. Hanvelt 125 East 1st Street Dresser, Wisconsin 54009, St. Croix Regional Medical Center, Inc. 235 State Street St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin 54024, John Doe, Mary Roe, and XYZ corporation, Defendants.

Case Type: 30404 Case No. 12CV706 PUBLICATION SUMMONS THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO JEFFERY W. HANVELT: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Plaintiff, Royal Credit Union, a Wisconsin state chartered credit union, has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.

WITHIN forty (40) days after January 9, 2013, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the Complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the Polk County Clerk of Court, Polk County Justice Center, whose address is 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin 54810, and to Plaintiff’s attorneys, Anastasi & Associates, P.A., whose address is 14985 60th Street North, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082.

You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not demand a copy of the Complaint within forty (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 may in the future, and may also be enforced or garnishment or seizure of property.

ANASTASI & ASSOCIATES, P.A. Dated: December 12, 2012.

Garth G. Gavenda, #1079588 Joshua D. Christensen, #1089857 14985 60th Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 Telephone: (651) 439-2951 Attorneys for Plaintiff #16527 576005 WNAXLP

County board Supervisor Warren Nelson, at the board’s Tuesday, Jan. 15, meeting, presented a status report on the dissolution of the Polk County Library Federation. Last June, the county board voted to dissolve the library, which was started in 1974, and its doors closed at the end of December. See next week’s Leader for full story. low-income families, and an ad in the paper may bring more people in to take advantage of the service.

Kienholz said that the educational aspect of it is important, and that if the funding is a problem, the board can amend the resolution to eliminate it.

The amendment to eliminate the funding and remove the issuance of a proclamation was approved by the board on a roll call vote of 12 to 9. The resolution as amended was approved on a voice vote.

(Jan. 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff vs.

REBECCA A. OLSON, et al.

Defendant(s) Case No: 12 CV 287 AMENDED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on July 20, 2012, in the amount of $146,406.38, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: February 26, 2013, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: By bidding at the sheriff sale, prospective buyer is consenting to be bound by the following 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.) Plaintiff opens bidding on the property, either in person or via fax and as recited by the sheriff’s department in the event that no opening bid is offered, plaintiff retains the right to request the sale be declared as invalid as the sale is fatally defective.

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: Lot 11, Plat of Cherrywood on White Ash Lake, Town of Apple River, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1792 West White Ash Drive, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

TAX KEY NO.: 004-01048-0000.

Dated this 9th day of January, 2013. /s/Sheriff Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Scott D. Nabke Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1037979 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 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 that purpose. 2426018 576287 WNAXLP

(Dec. 26, Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Branch 1 BREMER BANK N.A. 8555 Eagle Point Blvd.

P.O. Box 1000 Lake Elmo, MN 55042, Plaintiff, vs.

BRUCE C. DAHLBERG 1627 S. White Ash Lane Balsam Lake, WI 54810, and WESTCONSIN CREDIT UNION P.O. Box 160 Menomonie, WI 54751 Defendants Case No. 12 CV 367 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Foreclosure of Mortgage Code: 30404 By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on July 11, 2012, I will sell at public auction at the Polk County Justice Center in the Village of Balsam Lake, in said county, on February 19, 2013, at 10 a.m., all of the following described mortgaged premises, to-wit: Lot 48, Plat of White Ash Park, according to the official plat thereof on file and of record in the Office of Register of Deeds in and for Polk County, Wisconsin, located in Section 11, Township 34 North, Range 16 West.

Parcel No.: 004-01158-0000 The above property is located at 1627 S. White Ash Lane, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

TERMS: 1. 10% cash or certified check down payment at time of sale, balance upon confirmation by 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. Property is being sold on an “as is” basis without warranties or representations of any kind.

5. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining possession of property.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 17th day of December, 2012. /s/Peter M. Johnson Peter M. Johnson, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin SCHOFIELD, HIGLEY & MAYER, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff Bay View Offices, Suite #100 700 Wolske Bay Road Menomonie, WI 54751 575438 WNAXLP 715-235-3939

PAGE 20 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NEWS SECTION - A - JANUARY 16, 2013 (Jan. 2, 9, 16) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Central Bank 2270 Frontage Road West Stillwater, MN 55082 Plaintiff, vs.

Amy L. Studtmann 1357 Main Street Houlton, WI 54082 Wesley W. Studtmann 1357 Main Street Houlton, WI 54082 and Wilemar Studtmann 1243 Highway 35 Hudson, WI 54016 Defendants.

Case No. 11 CV 816 Case Code: 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage COMPLAINT NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on July 19, 2012, in the amount of $120,515.80 against Amy L. Studtmann, Wesley W. Studtmann and Wilemar Studtmann, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: January 31, 2013, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold “as is‚” and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: In the foyer area of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the City of Balsam Lake, Polk County.

DESCRIPTION: Part of Government Lot 3 Section 30, Township 35 North, Range 15 West, Town of Johnstown, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot 3, Section 30, Township 35 North, Range 15 West, thence North 10 rods; thence East 16 rods; thence South 10 rods; thence West 16 rods to the beginning.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1980 60th Avenue, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

PIN/TAX ID NO.: 028-007770000.

Peter Johnson Polk County Sheriff MURNANE BRANDT Attorneys for Plaintiff 30 E. 7th Street, Suite 3200 St. Paul, MN 55101-4919 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. 1553224 575767 WNAXLP

Notices TOWN OF STERLING MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING The Monthly Town Board Meeting Will Be Held January 21, 2013, At The Cushing Community Center Immediately Following The Town Caucus Which Begins At 7 p.m.

Agenda: Clerk minutes; Treasurer report; Update on town leases; Citizen concerns; Approve operator licenses; Decide person for mowing cemeteries & town shop; Sign annual nonmetallic mining form & 2013 assessor’s contract; Road maint. report; Set Feb. agenda; Pay bills and Adjournment.

576369 22L 12a Julie Peterson, Clerk

(Jan. 9, 16, 23) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Capital One Bank (USA), N.A. c/o Messerli & Kramer PA 3033 Campus Drive, Suite 250 Plymouth, MN 55441 Plaintiff, vs.

Danny L. Mcconnell P.O. Box 952 931 180th St. Osceola, WI 54020-0952 Defendant(s) SUMMONS Case Code: 30301 Case No. 12CV671 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To each person named above as a Defendant(s): You are hereby notified that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The Complaint, which is attached, states the nature and basis of the legal action.

Within forty (40) days of January 9, 2013, 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 Lois Hoff, Clerk of Circuit Court, 1005 West Main Street Ste. 300, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, and to Messerli & Kramer PA, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 3033 Campus Drive, Ste. 250, Plymouth, MN 55441. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper answer within forty (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.

Messerli & Kramer PA Jillian N. Walker #1066378 3033 Campus Drive, Ste. 250 Plymouth, MN 55441 Phone 763-548-7900 576007 Fax 763-548-7922 WNAXLP

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF SIREN JOB VACANCY POSITION:

Part-time Bus Monitor - approximately 25 hours per week.

DUTIES: Riding morning and afternoon bus routes to maintain student behavior and safety.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must be 18 years or older and possess a High School Diploma. Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

APPLICATION THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. If interested, please submit a district application, listing qualifications, work history and references to: Scott Johnson District Administrator Siren School District 24022 4th Avenue Siren, WI 54872 Applications are available in the District Office of the Siren School or on the employment page of our Web site.

576063 21-22L www.siren.k12.wi.us

(Jan. 9, 16, 23) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY In the matter of the name change of: Robert Thomas Visintainer III By (Petitioner) Robert Thomas Visintainer III Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing Case No. 12CV314 NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: Robert Thomas Visintainer III To: Marius Robert Thomas Visintainer Birth Certificate: Robert Thomas Visintainer III IT IS ORDERED: This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Burnett County, State of Wisconsin.

Judge’s Name: Hon. Kenneth L. Kutz Place: Burnett Co. Circuit Court, 7410 Co. Rd. K, Rm. 220, Siren, WI 54872 Date: February 4, 2013 Time: 1 p.m.

If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 715-349-2147 at least ten (10) working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation.

BY THE COURT: Hon. Kenneth L. Kutz Circuit Court Judge 576008 December 31, 2012 WNAXLP

(Jan. 16, 23, 30) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Capital One Bank (USA), N.A. c/o Messerli & Kramer PA 3033 Campus Drive Suite 250 Plymouth, MN 55441 Plaintiff, vs.

Danny L. Mcconnell P.O. Box 952 931 180th St. Osceola, WI 54020-0952 Defendant(s) SUMMONS Case Code: 30301 Case No. 12CV671 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To each person named above as a Defendant(s): You are hereby notified that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The Complaint, which is attached, states the nature and basis of the legal action.

Within forty (40) days of January 16, 2013, 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 Lois Hoff, Clerk of Circuit Court, 1005 West Main Street, Ste. 300, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 and to Messerli & Kramer PA, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 3033 Campus Drive, Ste. 250, Plymouth, MN 55441. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper answer within forty (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.

MESSERLI & KRAMER PA Jillian N. Walker, #1066378 3033 Campus Drive, Ste. 250 Plymouth, MN 55441 Phone: 763-548-7900 576240 Fax: 763-548-7922 WNAXLP

Polk deaths Dennis Wagenius, 75, Grantsburg, died Dec. 21, 2012.

Joan M. Chaffee, 80, Frederic, died Dec. 21, 2012.

Tatina Donath, 81, Amery, died Dec. 25, 2012.

Patrick M. McGibbon, 71, Amery, died Dec. 25, 2012.

Thomas J. Holland, 77, Osceola, died Dec. 26, 2012.

Elizabeth Padden, 102, St. Croix Falls, died Dec. 26, 2012.

(Jan. 16) NOTICE IN REPLEVIN STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Case Code 31003 Case No. 12-SC-1177 To: JASON A. & APRIL A. NORLANDER You are hereby notified that a summons and complaint has been issued to recover possession of the following described goods and chattels, to wit: 2004 FORD TAURUS, VIN # 1FAFP55U94G107016 of which I, the plaintiff am entitled to the possession, and which you have unjustly taken and unlawfully detain from me.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you shall appear in the Circuit Court of Polk County, located in the Polk County Courthouse in the City of Balsam Lake, State of Wisconsin, on February 4, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. before the calendar judge or any other judge of said court to whom the said action may be assigned for trial, judgment will be rendered against you for the delivery of said property to the plaintiff and for damages for the detention thereof and for costs.

Dated at Milwaukee, WI, this 14th day of January, 2013.

SANTANDER CONSUMER USA, INC. Plaintiff By: Jerome C. Johnson, Attorney State Bar# 1016307 839 N. Jefferson St., #200 Milwaukee, WI 53202 Tele: 414-271-5400 PO No.: 1822.62 576426 WNAXLP

2013 TOWN CAUCUS TOWN OF ST. CROIX FALLS

(Jan. 2, 9, 16) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY FRANDSEN BANK & TRUST f/k/a, Rural American Bank Luck Plaintiff, vs.

CHRISTOPHER A. ROWELL and JENICA R. ROWELL, and WI SCTF, Defendants.

Case No. 12 CV 251 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on July 23, 2012, in the amount of $66,650.52, I will sell the described premises at public auction at the Main Front Entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, on Thursday, January 24, 2013, 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 to plaintiff.

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. DESCRIPTION: The South 14 feet of Lot 7, Lot 8, except the South 12 feet thereof, all in Block 14, Original Plat of the Village of Frederic, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN: 126-00120-0000.

STREET ADDRESS: 314 S. Polk Ave., Frederic, WI 54837.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 3rd day of December, 2012.

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 575617 WNAXLP

Mon., Jan. 21, 2013, 7 p.m.

Notice is hereby given that the Town of St. Croix Falls will be holding the 2013 Caucus to select candidates to be voted on at the 2013 Spring Election for the following positions: Town Chairperson, two Town Supervisors and Town Treasurer.

576498 Janet Krueger, Town Clerk 22L

Linda J. Toftness, 64, Amery, died Dec. 26, 2012.

John L. Foss, 67, Osceola, died Dec. 29, 2012.

Lawrence N. Hagen Jr., 61, Clayton, died Dec. 29, 2012.

Tamara J. Olson, 51, Amery, died Jan. 2, 2013.

Mary H. Nelson, 82, Amery, died Jan. 4, 2013.

Randy W. Soderberg, 59, Balsam Lake, died Jan. 5, 2013.

Polk marriages Ashley M. Anderson, St. Croix Falls, and Rodney D. Sempf, St. Croix Falls, issued Jan. 10, 2013.

Megan A. Kutney, Manvel, N.D., and Alexander F. Anderson, Manvel, N.D., issued Jan. 10, 2013.

BASIC TELEPHONE SERVICE FROM YOUR LOCALLY OWNED TELEPHONE COMPANY LAKELAND COMMUNICATIONS, LAKELAND TELECOM, LUCK & MILLTOWN TELEPHONE COMPANIES Lakeland is designated as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier by meeting the guidelines of the Federal Communications Commission and the Wisconsin Public Utilities Commission.

Basic Telephone service from Lakeland includes: Single-party service including unlimited local calling minutes; touch-tone service; voice-grade access to the public-switched network; access to emergency services (including 911 and enhanced 911); access to operator assistance; inter-exchange carriers and directory assistance.

Low-income individuals may be eligible for Lifeline and Tribal Lands for Lifeline and Link-up telephone assistance programs, which provide discounts from these basic rates. Also available to Lifeline customers, as well as all of our customers, is toll blocking which lets customers block outgoing long distance calls free of charge. If you have any questions please contact Lakeland Communications at 715-825-2171 or 715-472-2101 or you may stop in at our business office at 825 Innovation Ave., Milltown, 576360 22L WNAXLP WI, or 28 1st Ave. W., Luck, WI. (Jan. 9, 16, 23) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Central Bank, a Minnesota banking corporation, 304 Cascade Street P.O. Box 188 Osceola, Wisconsin 54020, Plaintiff, vs.

St. Croix Falls 30 Acres, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company 1245 Gun Club Road White Bear Lake, Minnesota 55110, John Doe, Mary Roe, and XYZ corporation Defendants.

Case Type: 30404 Case No.: 12CV351 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of that certain Amended Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, Order for Judgment, and Judgment entered and filed in the above-entitled action on November 6, 2012, the Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell the following described real property at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: February 7, 2013, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: 10% of successful bid must be paid to Sheriff at sale in certified funds, with the balance due and owing on the date of confirmation of the sale by the Court.

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

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: All that part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 33, Township 34 North, Range 18 West, Town of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast Corner of said Section 33; thence South 00˚31’14” East, along the East line of said Section 33, 99.62 feet to the South R/W of U.S. Highway “8,” thence westerly 84.72 feet along said R/W, being a curve concave to the North, having a central angle

of 1˚38’22”, a radius of 2,960.51 and whose chord bears North 89˚55’56” West, 84.71 feet; thence North 89˚06’45” West, along said South R/W, 170.07 feet to the point of beginning; thence North 89˚06’45” West, along said South R/W, 1,058.42 feet to the West line of said NENE; thence South, 00˚30’31” East, along the West line of said NE-NE, 1,217.86 feet to the Southwest Corner of said NE-NE; thence South 89˚07’03” East, along the South line of said NE-NE, 1,313.48 feet to the Southeast Corner of said NE-NE; thence North 00˚31’14” West, along the East line of said NE-NE, 711.82 feet; thence North 89˚09’19” West, 109.45 feet to the beginning of a curve concave to the northeast, said curve having a radius of 367.00 feet, a central angle of 51˚57’28” and whose chord bears North 63˚10’35” West, 321.52 feet; thence northwesterly 332.81 feet along said curve; thence North 37˚11’51” West, 49.56 feet; thence North 52˚48’09” East, 43.65 feet to the beginning of a curve concave to the northwest, said curve having a radius 333.00, a central angle of 58˚58’00” and whose chord bears N.26˚49’09”E, 291.78 feet; thence Northerly, 302.03 feet along said curve; thence North 00˚50’08” East, 36.90 feet to the point of beginning. Except Wilberg Boulevard as recorded and dedicated by Certified Survey Map No. 4960, Volume 22, Page 67 as Document Number 702084.

(FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: Plaintiff believes that the property address is 2102 U.S. Highway 8, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin) Dated: December 17, 2012.

Peter Johnson Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY: ANASTASI & ASSOCIATES, P.A. 14985 60th Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 (651) 439-2951 Garth G. Gavenda/#16092 576107 WNAXLP

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Notices Burnett deaths Jill M. Proulx, 59, Siren, died Dec. 22, 2012.

Lloyd S. Freberg, 88, Siren, died Dec. 23, 2012.

STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION “In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or call 202-7205964 (voice or TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”

576362 22L Luck & Milltown Mutual WNAXLP Telephone Companies (Jan. 16, 23, 30) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Central Bank, a Minnesota banking corporation, 304 Cascade Street Osceola, Wisconsin 54020, Plaintiff, vs.

Shanon F. Nelson 772 260th Avenue Frederic, Wisconsin 54837, Marcus J. Nelson 2368 215th Avenue St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin 54024, John Doe, Mary Roe, and XYZ corporation Defendants.

Case Type: 30404 Case No. 12CV519 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of that certain Amended Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, Order for Judgment, and Judgment entered and filed in the above-entitled action on December 21, 2012, the Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell the following described real property at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: February 14, 2013, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: 10% of successful bid must be paid to Sheriff at sale in certified funds, with the balance due and owing on the date of confirmation of the sale by the Court.

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

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot Two (2), Certified Survey Map No. 2502, recorded in Volume 11 of Certified Survey Maps on Page 210 as Document No. 570518, located in the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE 1/4 of NW 1/4), Section Twenty-four (24), Township Thirty-five (35) North, Range Nineteen (19) West, Polk County, Wisconsin.

Together with perpetual access easement over the existing driveway and over the East 15 feet of Lot 1, Certified Survey Map No. 2502, as shown in Document Number 642928, in Volume 916 Records, page 751.

(FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: Plaintiff believes that the property address is 2456A 210th Avenue, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin).

Dated this 8th day of January, 2013.

Peter Johnson Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY: ANASTASI JELLUM, P.A. 14985 60th Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 (651) 439-2951 Garth G. Gavenda/#16345 576441 WNAXLP

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(Jan. 2, 9, 16) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, FSB 25 West Main Street Madison, WI 53703 Plaintiff vs.

Arthur O. Groth 249 Montgomery Street Amery, WI 54001-0478 Unknown Spouse of Arthur O. Groth 249 Montgomery Street Amery, WI 54001-0478 Central Prairie Financial LLC 100 South 5th Street Suite 1400 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Westconsin Credit Union 3333 Schneider Avenue SE Menomonie, WI 54751 Defendants SUMMONS Real Estate Mortgage Foreclosure Case No: 12 CV 614 Honorable Molly E. GaleWyrick Case Code: 30404 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To the following party named as a defendant herein: Arthur O. Groth and Unknown Spouse of Arthur O. Groth You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.

Within 40 days after January 2, 2013, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is Polk County Clerk of Circuit Court, Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Suite 300, Balsam Lake, WI 548109071 and to Dustin A. McMahon / Blommer Peterman, S.C., plaintiff`s attorney, whose address is: Blommer Peterman, S.C., 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100, Brookfield, WI 53005.

You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not demand a copy of the complaint within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, 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 28th day of December, 2012.

Dustin A. McMahon/Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1086857 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 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. 2401778 575815 WNAXLP

(Jan. 2, 9, 16) STATE OF WISCONSIN POLK COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff vs.

SHAUN D. PETERSEN, et al.

Defendant(s) Case No: 11 CV 809 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on July 12, 2012, in the amount of $97,817.90, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: January 31, 2013, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: By bidding at the sheriff sale, prospective buyer is consenting to be bound by the following 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.) Plaintiff opens bidding on the property, either in person or via fax and as recited by the sheriff department in the event that no opening bid is offered, plaintiff retains the right to request the sale be declared as invalid as the sale is fatally defective.

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, Section 36, Township 36, North, Range 19 West, Town of Sterling, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast Corner of a parcel of land conveyed by Laurie Hansen, widow to Mabel Bacon as described in warranty deed recorded on Page 173 of Volume 104 of Deeds, thence running West along the South Line of above-described parcel of land 188 feet 6 inches, thence running South 60 feet, thence running East 188 feet 6 inches, thence running North 60 feet to place of beginning.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2479 240th Street, Cushing, WI 54006.

TAX KEY NO.: 046-00900-0000.

Dated this 21st day of December, 2012. /s/Sheriff Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Sara M. Schmeling Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1086879 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 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 that purpose. 2391469 575616 WNAXLP

NOTICE OF CAUCUS TOWN OF LAKETOWN Tuesday, January 22, 2013,

Notice is hereby given that a caucus will be held in the town of Laketown on Tuesday, January 22, 2013, at 7 p.m., at the Cushing Community Center for the purpose of nominating candidates to appear on the spring election ballot to succeed the present incumbents listed. The term of office is for two years beginning on April 23, 2013.

OFFICE INCUMBENT Town Board Chairman Dan King Town Board Supervisor Monte Tretsven Town Board Supervisor Bruce Paulsen Town Clerk Patsy Gustafson Town Treasurer Jill Cook Town Constable Merle Larson

The monthly town meeting will meet following the caucus.

Agenda will be posted.

Patsy Gustafson, Town Clerk 576016 21-22L WNAXLP

(Jan. 9, 16, 23) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY ANCHORBANK, FSB; Plaintiff, vs.

DONALD L. COURY JR. and JANE DOE, unknown spouse of Donald L. Coury Jr.; and ANCHORBANK, FSB; Defendants.

Case No. 12-CV-481 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000.00 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on November 21, 2012, in the amount of $80,285.83, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: February 5, 2013, at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

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

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: Parcel 1: Lot Two (2) of Certified Survey Map No. 2952 recorded in Volume 13 of Certified Survey Maps, page 206 as Document No. 593516, located in the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NE 1/4 of SE 1/4), Section Eighteen (18), Township Thirty-four (34) North, Range Sixteen (16) West, Town of Apple River, Polk County, Wisconsin.

Parcel 2: Together with an easement for ingress and egress over the North 13 feet of South 300 feet of East 250 feet of Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NE 1/4 of SE 1/4), Section Eighteen (18), Township Thirty-four (34) North, Range Sixteen (16) West, Town of Apple River, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1539 110th St., Town of Apple River.

TAX KEY NO.: 004-00538-0000.

Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County, WI O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Avenue Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 (414) 727-1591 O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a Chapter 7 Discharge in Bankruptcy, this correspondence should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt.

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(Jan. 2, 9, 16) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Specialized Loan Servicing, LLC as servicer for The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificate Holders of the CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-18 8742 Lucent Blvd.

Suite 300 Highland Ranch, CO 80129 Plaintiff vs.

Brian Haas 821 Wisconsin Avenue Amery, WI 54001 Laura Haas 821 Wisconsin Avenue Amery, WI 54001 Amery Regional Medical Center, Inc. 265 Griffin Street East Amery, WI 54001 Resurgence Capital LLC 1161 Lake Cook Road Suite D Deerfield, IL 60015 Defendants SUMMONS Real Estate Mortgage Foreclosure Case No: 12 CV 611 Honorable Molly E. GaleWyrick Case Code: 30404 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To the following party named as a defendant herein: Brian Haas You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.

Within 40 days after January 2, 2013, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is Polk County Clerk of Circuit Court, Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Suite 300, Balsam Lake, WI 548109071, and to Dustin A. McMahon/Blommer Peterman, S.C., plaintiff`s attorney, whose address is: Blommer Peterman, S.C., 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100, Brookfield, WI 53005.

You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not demand a copy of the complaint within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, 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 19th day of December, 2012 Dustin A. McMahon/Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1086857 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 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. 2385669 575619 WNAXLP

NOTICE CAUCUS TOWN OF GEORGETOWN

Caucus for the Town of Georgetown will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2013, at 10 a.m. at the Georgetown Town Hall.

The following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. All terms are for two years beginning on April 16, 2013.

Office Town Board Chairperson Town Board Supervisor Town Board Supervisor Town Treasurer

Incumbent Ron Ogren Andy Mangelsen Dan Bergeron Judith Maier

Notice is given that a Town Caucus is for the purpose of nominating candidates to appear on the Spring Election Ballot for the above offices. If you have any questions, call Kristine Lindgren, Clerk, at 715-857-5788.

Kristine Lindgren Town of Georgetown, Clerk 576364 22L 12a,d WNAXLP

NOTICE

TOWN OF TRADE LAKE CAUCUS The Town of Trade Lake will hold the Town Caucus on Monday, January 26, 2013, at 10 a.m. at the Trade Lake Town Hall to nominate candidates for the town offices to be voted on at the April election.

Deborah L. Christian, Clerk 575993 11-12a 22-23L WNAXLP (Jan. 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC as servicer for U.S. Bank National Association, as Successor Trustee, to Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee, for Ownit Mortgage Loan Trust, Ownit Mortgage Loan Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2006-6 Plaintiff vs.

JAN M. GUSEK, et al.

Defendant(s) Case No: 12 CV 202 AMENDED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on May 30, 2012, in the amount of $124,969.39, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: February 26, 2013, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: By bidding at the sheriff sale, prospective buyer is consenting to be bound by the following 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.) Plaintiff opens bidding on the property, either in person or via fax and as recited by the sheriff department in the event that no opening bid is offered, plaintiff retains the right to request the sale be declared as invalid as the sale is fatally defective.

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Parcel 1: Lots 13 and 14, Block 46, Original Plat of the City of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin.

Parcel 2: Lot 30, Block 53, First Addition to the City of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin. Together with that portion of vacated Massachusetts Street lying between Lot 30, Block 53, First Addition to the City of St. Croix Falls, and Lot 13 Block 46 Original Plat of the City of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin, as per Resolution No. 01-22 recorded October 15, 2001, in Volume 892 on Page 763 as Document No. 620825.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 344 North Adams Street, Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024.

TAX KEY NO.: 281-00767-0000 & 281-00094-0000.

Dated this 8th day of January, 2013. /s/Sheriff Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Alyssa A. Johnson Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1086085 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 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 that purpose. 2423758 576425 WNAXLP

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Notices

BIDS WANTED - VILLAGE OF SIREN ASPHALT PAVEMENT

Heavy Equipment Operator $22.24/hr.

Highway Dept.

Full time 40 hr./week Deadline to apply: Jan. 30, 2013 C.N.A. - Golden Age Manor $13.12/hr. + shift differential Part-time positions available for .50 for nocs Night shift (10:30 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.)

Deadline To Apply: Open until filled YOU MUST COMPLETE A POLK CO. EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For application, complete position requirements and details, please visit our Web site at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities, or in person at 100 Polk Co. Plaza, #229, Balsam Lake, or Golden Age Manor, 220 Scholl Ct., Amery, or by calling 715-485-9176. Please, no faxed 576472 22L applications. AA/EEOC

Restorative Justice Of Northwest WI Inc. Annual Board Meeting Thurs., Jan. 17, 2013 3:30 p.m.

Restorative Justice Office 576030

POLK COUNTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

NOTICE

24064 State Rd. 35/70 Siren (Across From U.S. Bank)

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The Village of Siren is seeking bids for asphalt paving on one block of 3rd Avenue (Anderson Street to Lanquist Street.) Bids will be opened on March 11, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Village Hall.

200 Tons HMA Pavement Type E-1 Project is a Wisconsin Local Roads Improvement Project (LRIP).

For more information, contact Martin Shutt, Village Admin576417 22-23L WNAXLP istrator, at 715-349-2273.

NOTICE

Town Of LaFollette Treasurer, Karen Mangelsen Will Be At The Town Hall On Tues., Jan. 22, 2013, From Noon To 3 p.m. To Collect Real Estate & Personal Property Taxes, & Dog License Fees.

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VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT

PRIMARY BALLOT for NONPARTISAN OFFICE February 19, 2013

Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Election Day may request to vote an absentee ballot. A qualified elector is any U.S. citizen, who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day, who has resided in the ward or municipality where he or she wishes to vote for at least 28 consecutive days before the election. The elector must also be registered in order to receive an absentee ballot.

TO OBTAIN AN ABSENTEE BALLOT YOU MUST MAKE A REQUEST IN WRITING.

Contact your municipal clerk and request that an application for an absentee ballot be sent to you for the primary or election or both. You may also request an absentee ballot by letter. Your written request must list your voting address within the municipality where you wish to vote, the address where the absentee ballot should be sent, if different, and your signature.

Special absentee voting application provisions apply to electors who are indefinitely confined to home or a care facility, in the military, hospitalized, or serving as a sequestered juror. If this applies to you, contact the municipal clerk.

You can also personally go to the clerk’s office or other specified location, complete a written application, and vote an absentee ballot during the hours specified for casting an absentee ballot.

THE DEADLINE FOR MAKING APPLICATION TO VOTE ABSENTEE BY MAIL IS 5:00 P.M. ON THE FIFTH DAY BEFORE THE ELECTION, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2013.

MILITARY ELECTORS SHOULD CONTACT THE MUNICIPAL CLERK REGARDING THE DEADLINES FOR REQUESTING OR SUBMITTING AN ABSENTEE BALLOT. THE FIRST DAY TO VOTE AN ABSENTEE BALLOT IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE IS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2013. THE DEADLINE FOR VOTING AN ABSENTEE BALLOT IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE IS 5:00 P.M. ON THE FRIDAY BEFORE THE ELECTION, FEBRUARY 15, 2013.

THE MUNICIPAL CLERK WILL DELIVER VOTED BALLOTS RETURNED ON OR BEFORE ELECTION DAY TO THE PROPER POLLING PLACE OR COUNTING LOCATION BEFORE THE POLLS CLOSE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2013. ANY BALLOTS RECEIVED AFTER THE POLLS CLOSE WILL BE COUNTED BY THE BOARD OF CANVASSERS IF POSTMARKED BY ELECTION DAY AND RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 4:00 P.M. ON THE FRIDAY FOLLOWING THE ELECTION. Type E Voting by Absentee Ballot is published on behalf of Burnett County Municipalities.

To w n o f A n d e r s o n Jessica King, Clerk 2773 185th St. Luck, WI 54853 715-472-4753

To w n o f M e e n o n Suzanna M. Eytcheson, Clerk 2 5 8 6 3 E . B a s s L a k e D r.

W e b s t e r, W I 5 4 8 9 3 715-866-4893

To w n o f Tr a d e L a k e Deborah Christian, Clerk 13361 St. Rd. 48 Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-488-2600

To w n o f B l a i n e Rita Ronnigen, Clerk 3 3 4 2 6 N o M a n s Tr a i l Minong, WI 54859 715-466-4884

To w n o f O a k l a n d Deanna Krause, Clerk 7 4 2 6 W. M a i n S t .

P. O . B o x 6 7 5 W e b s t e r, W I 5 4 8 9 3 715-866-8213

To w n o f U n i o n M a r y E i f l e r, D e p u t y C l e r k 8639 County Road U D a n b u r y, W I 5 4 8 3 0 715-866-4547

To w n o f D a n i e l s Liz Simonsen, Clerk 8 8 5 1 Wa l d o r a R d .

P. O . B o x 1 9 0 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-2291

To w n o f R o o s e v e l t Patricia Hayden, Clerk 2997 County Road EE Shell Lake, WI 54871 715-468-2468

To w n o f D e w e y Pamela Brown, Clerk 11 4 8 S w i s s C h a l e t R d .

Shell Lake, WI 54871 7 1 5 - 4 6 8 - 7 111

To w n o f R u s k B o n n i e H a r d e r, C l e r k 26985 E. Benoit Lake Rd. S p o o n e r, W I 5 4 8 0 1 715-635-4723

To w n o f G r a n t s b u r g R o m e y N e l s o n , C l e r k - Tr e a s u r e r 11 8 E . M a d i s o n A v e .

P. O . B o x 6 4 2 Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-5600

To w n o f S a n d L a k e P e g g y To l b e r t , C l e r k 25862 Normans Landing Rd. P. O . B o x 1 6 5 W e b s t e r, W I 5 4 8 9 3 715-866-4398

To w n o f J a c k s o n Lorraine Radke, Clerk 4742 County Rd. A W e b s t e r, W I 5 4 8 9 3 715-866-8412

To w n o f S c o t t Kim Simon, Clerk 28390 County Rd. H S p o o n e r, W I 5 4 8 0 1 O ff i c e 7 1 5 - 6 3 5 - 2 3 0 8

To w n o f L a F o l l e t t e L i n d a Te r r i a n , C l e r k 23928 Malone Rd. Siren, WI 54872 715-349-2531

To w n o f S i r e n M a r y H u n t e r, C l e r k 23340 Soderberg Rd. Siren, WI 54872 7 1 5 - 3 4 9 - 5 11 9

To w n o f L i n c o l n Wa n d a Wa s h k u h n , C l e r k 25603 Ice House Bridge Rd. P. O . B o x 2 9 6 W e b s t e r, W I 5 4 8 9 3 715-866-4201

To w n o f S w i s s Judith Dykstra, Clerk 7551 Main St. P. O . B o x 1 5 7 D a n b u r y, W I 5 4 8 3 0 715-656-3030

To w n o f W e b b L a k e Gail Keup, Clerk 2363 Escape Drive We b b L a k e , W I 5 4 8 3 0 715-259-3439 To w n o f W e s t M a r s h l a n d Margaret A. Hess, Clerk 25161 Spaulding Rd. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-2922 To w n o f W o o d R i v e r Dawn Luke, Clerk 11 0 9 7 C r o s s t o w n R d .

Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-689-2296 Vi l l a g e o f G r a n t s b u r g J e n n i f e r Z e i l e r, C l e r k 316 S. Brad St. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-2405 Vi l l a g e o f S i r e n A n n P e t e r s o n , C l e r k - Tr e a s u r e r 2 4 0 4 9 F i r s t Av e .

P. O . B o x 2 3 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-2273 Vi l l a g e o f We b s t e r Patrice Bjorklund, ClerkTr e a s u r e r 7 5 0 5 M a i n S t . W. P. O . B o x 2 5 W e b s t e r, W I 5 4 8 9 3 576438 22L 7 1 5 - 8 6 6 - 4 2 11 WNAXLP

NOTICE OF CAUCUS TOWN OF STERLING Monday, January 21, 2013 - 7 p.m.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, to the electors of the Town of Sterling that a caucus will be held on Monday, January 21, 2013, at 7 p.m., at the Cushing Community Center - 2510 241st St., for the purpose of placing in nomination candidates for the following offices to be voted on at a spring election to be held April 2, 2013: Two (2) Town Supervisors to succeed Dan Hinkel and Duane Doolittle whose terms expire. One (1) Town Chairman to succeed Tom Schweitzer whose term expires. The terms of offices are for two years beginning on April 16, 2013.

Julie Peterson, Clerk 576367 22L 12a

TOWN OF BALSAM LAKE TOWN CAUCUS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given to the electors of the Town of Balsam Lake in the County of Polk, State of Wisconsin, that a Town Caucus will be held at the Balsam Lake Town Hall, 1494 150th Avenue, Balsam Lake, On Monday, January 21, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. to nominate candidates for town officials to be voted on at the spring election on April 2, 2013.

TOWN OF BALSAM LAKE MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the Balsam Lake Town meeting will be held on January 21, 2013, at 8 p.m. at the Town Hall. The agenda includes: Public comment, minutes, approval of bills, updates on town road projects and other misc. updates.

Brian R. Masters, Clerk 576458 22L 12d WNAXLP

(Jan. 2, 9, 16) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF VICTOR RAY TROMBLEY Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 12 PR 62 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth February 23, 1951, and date of death November 8, 2012, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 2735 238th Ave., St. Croix Falls, WI 54024.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is April 10, 2013.

5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wis., Room 5400.

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar December 27, 2012 Daniel J. Tolan, Tolan Legal Services P.O. Box 213 Luck, WI 54853 715-472-4002 Bar Number: 1029533 575762 WNAXLP

VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT

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ever had.’”

He said someone in one of the hotel’s rooms near where he had landed must have heard him moaning and came out to their balcony to investigate. As he drifted in and out of consciousness, his rescuers discovered a hotel key in his pocket that helped identify him as they worked at getting him safely from the roof to a nearby balcony about 7 feet up, and through a hotel room to an elevator and eventually to Prince Margaret Hospital in Nassau.

“I remember them saying, ‘Let’s just take him through the room like we did last time,’” Andy noted, chuckling. “Apparently this is not an uncommon thing.”

In fact, a quick Google search shows how common falls are, and how fatal - even from second and third floors of hotels.

Andy speculates that he was sleepwalking when he went over the balcony, perhaps mistaking the sliding glass balcony door - left partially open for the ocean breeze - for a bathroom door. He said he experienced a period of sleepwalking as a child, scaring his parents half to death when they would discover him sleepwalking to the bathroom in the middle of the night, across a third-story catwalk that connected the family home’s two floors.

“I haven’t experienced sleepwalking as an adult, but I’m thinking it may have been triggered by going 36 hours straight with no sleep,” he said, citing a 3 a.m. departure the day before to catch a 5 a.m. flight and no sleep on the plane, not to mention the settling in of the wedding party and taking in of the resort and casino. He last remembered helping the groom to his room and making sure he was “tucked in properly,” following the “typical groom’s festivities,” before going to his own room where everybody was already asleep.

A way back to the States

The Bahamas is a long way from Spring Lake Park, Minn., where Andy now lives, working as a technology consultant, aka

Andy Roehrs welcomes the the love and support of family during his long recovery.

Shown (L to R), sister Megan, dad Steve, mom Beverly and sister Kristy.

placed in his left leg to set the tibia bone and doctors reattached ligaments around his knee in an attempt to locate his peroneal nerve, which they discovered was completely severed.

“I can’t lift my foot up, but I can push it down,” Andy said. “There’s a brace I can wear, a common fix for it, and there’s an elective procedure that can be done but I’m obviously not well enough to do that (surgery).”

About a week ago, he was able to stand for the first time since the accident. This week he began physical therapy. He’ll need a surgery to reconstruct his knee where ligaments were completely torn. The injury is a well-known sports injury, similar to what Vikings running back Adrian Peterson suffered, but more extreme.

“Mine was a complete dislocation, not just moving out of the socket and coming back in. There was a lot more trauma involved,” Roehrs noted.

Online support

This poster, created by one of Andy’s sisters, added a bit of humor - and spirit - to the Web site telling the story of the fall and the road to recovery.

A photo opportunity at North Memorial Hospital, with Andy Roehrs and his mom, Beverly Richter. - Special photo

An X-ray shows the two main bones in Roehrs’ left leg - the tibia and fibula - broken and an iron rod secured to one of the broken bones by doctors to stabilize the break.

Photos from the seventh-floor hotel balcony from which Roehrs fell show a slight staggering of the placement of balconies, leading to the theory that the 45-foot plunge to a roof below may have been broken somewhat by his striking the balconies.

BELOW: An Angel MedFlight crew loads Andy Roehrs into one of their jets for transport to the Twin Cities. Roehrs spent five days in a public hospital in Nassau and another five days at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale, Minn., for further treatment.

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computer expert, for T4 Technologies of Minneapolis. The Grantsburg graduate (Class of 2000) found himself at a public hospital in Nassau in a 16-bed ward full of patients with broken bones.

“They were able to relocate my right leg and get my bone back inside my left leg, reset it and sew me back up, there was discussion of whether they would have to take one leg or both legs,” he said. “I couldn’t really tell them where it hurt because everything hurt.” During a moment of lucidity between morphine doses, Roehrs was able to recite his father’s phone number which helped calm a frantic family back home and started the process in getting him back to the United States.

It wasn’t easy. He couldn’t get back via boat because doctors were afraid the motion would be too much for him. A Miami hospital was closer but required a $100,000 payment up front before admitting him.

Without proper medical insurance, he sought to be back in Minnesota, and through the generosity of his boss, support of family and friends and diligent doctors and nurses, an Angel MedFlight was arranged and Roehrs was jetted to the Blaine, Minn., airport and taken to North Memorial Hospital where he would spend another five days.

“Andy’s amazing sisters took the helm,” noted his mother, Beverly. “They began making phone calls to find a way to bring him home.”

At North Memorial, doctors performed surgery on both of his legs. A rod was

A Web site originally established by family and friends to help raise money to pay for an air ambulance reflects an upbeat attitude, even humor, in presenting Roehrs’ story and challenges. One of his sisters used some computer graphics to create a logo showing the photo of a little boy with a grimace of toughness and the words, “Falls 4 stories. Survives.”

The site has prompted heartfelt messages of hope and donations - some from anonymous donors.

A narrative on the site reads in part: “We are all incredibly blessed that Andy’s injuries didn’t surpass his lower body and we’re thrilled he’s making progress in his recovery. But that road will be long – Andy was without proper insurance and bills are adding up. He’s currently on bed rest, requiring 24-hour assistance, and the timing is uncertain for when he can relearn to walk. The medical bills will be tough, but even regular bills will be a challenge, as Andy can’t work.”

“I’m a poster child for this middleground, black hole that exists in the (medical) insurance industry,” Andy said. “I make too much to be covered by a state policy but not enough to afford a good personal policy, and I work for a small business that’s not big enough to offer a policy to its employees.”

He said his case is a good argument for traveler’s insurance, which he did not have at the time of the accident.

Beating the odds

Andy theorized it may have been the hotel’s staggered balconies that helped break his fall or the way he spun on the way down ... or the way his legs took the brunt of the fall, that led to his survival.

Nobody knows for sure as there were no witnesses.

The fact he landed on a rooftop and not the ground, he said, may have made the ultimate difference.

His mother believes he was “saved miraculously by the hand of God” and that her son’s positive and optimistic attitude will help him beat the odds. She wants to bring him back to his “old, lovable self” so he can get back to “eating tacos, and acting as the Pack’s (love ‘em or hate ‘em) No. 1 fan.”

Andy said he’s not looking at his situation with anything but gratefulness. He said one of his very close friends was in an accident just a few months before his own accident and experienced crushed vertebrae and is still unable to feel his feet.

“Obviously in my mind, there’s a reason I’m still here. There was such a slim chance of it happening and an even slimmer chance of my surviving ... I’m incredibly fortunate.”

••• The Save Andy’s Legs benefit will be held Thursday, Jan. 24, at Stella’s Fish Cafe in Uptown Minneapolis, 1400 West Lake Street, from 5 to 9 p.m., with a silent auction, happy hour and appetizers. For more information, visit saveandyslegs.com.

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How to eat lutefisk on live TV

Grantsburg native Maarja Anderson is having fun working as a Twin Ports TV news journalist

by Scott Hoffman Leader staff reporter GRANTSBURG/DULUTH - There’s nothing like Christmas in the northland.

Traditions run as deep as the big lake that lies just an hour and a half north.

Krumkake, yulekake and yes, every Scandinavian’s favorite Christmas meal, lutefisk.

Grantsburg’s Maarja Anderson became part of one of those traditions as the rookie reporter at ABC affiliate WDIO Channel 10/13 in Duluth, Minn.

“I had to eat lutefisk on live TV- mmm mmm!” Anderson said. “It’s something the station has been doing for years and years, so it was fun to be part of the longstanding tradition. And as a proud Scandinavian myself, it was a delight to go around the church and talk with all the Swedes, Norwegians and Danes about their Christmas traditions. I just hope I won’t have to eat lutefisk again on live TV, it’s tough to delicately pull out a fish bone on television!”

A link to that live broadcast can be found on the Leader’s Web site at theleader.net.

The daughter of Todd and Renee Anderson of Grantsburg, Maarja (pro-

Maarja Anderson at the news desk with WDIO-TV news anchor Darren Danielson. - Special photos nounced marEEa), was not sure what direction her career path was going to take her. “I thought I’d maybe follow my father’s footsteps and try and do law school eventually, but that wasn’t cutting it as far as my interests. When I was in high school, Grantsburg didn’t really offer anything journalism-related except for English, so I wasn’t truly exposed to the idea

Maarja Anderson, a Grantsburg native, on location for a live report for WDIO-TV.

of being a journalist until I attended Madison.”

Anderson said one of her first courses was an introductory journalism class, as well as the pre-requisite to apply to the School of Journalism & Mass Communication.

“To say the least, I fell in love with the material and topic and had a bit of a career epiphany,” she said. “Once in the Jschool, I focused on broadcasting.”

She has big pride in her alma mater, so much so that she could easily do a marketing commercial for her beloved University of Wisconsin.

“I can’t imagine having spent four better years at any other university. Once a Badger, always a Badger ... and I’m so proud to say that! My freshmen residence hall had more people living in it than all of Grantsburg, but I loved it! I met my best friends in that dorm and lived with them for the rest of my college career. It’s a big school, that’s for sure, but it offers so many opportunities not only through the university but through the community, too.”

Madison, she noted, is a great city, a true college town - nothing beats a game-day Saturday.

“The sea of red heading toward Camp Randall is my favorite sight to see,” she said. “The school spirit at Madison is undeniable, I’ve never met an ashamed

Maarja Anderson, a Grantsburg High School graduate, is currently a reporter for WDIO-TV in Duluth, Minn.

Badger. On Wisconsin! “ Being a longtime Packer fan and Badger alum she had an internship deep in the heart of enemy territory working for K102 Radio in Minneapolis and KSTP-TV in Minneapolis. It has even been rumored she was tempted to consider switching sides after a debonair Christan Ponder waltzed through her newsroom.

Anderson has also had to cover the notso-fun side of TV news. When the Sandy Hook school shooting occurred she was really having to deal with a lot of emotions as she covered the story and the victims of the local Red Lake High School shooting in 2005, who were reaching out to those grieving in Connecticut.

“I followed the story for the week after that tragic Friday, getting local reaction and following relief efforts,” she said.

“While it was rewarding to report on people helping out those families in Newtown, like the Red Lake students that road tripped out to offer support and the knitters in the northland that are making blankets for all the families, it was tough to constantly report on the tragedy. It’s days like those that I think it’s tough to be in the TV news business.”

Whether it’s a fun day at the station or tough one Anderson is always aware of her hometown roots.

“I’m proud to be from Grantsburg, and I make sure everyone up here knows it!”

Village president to run unopposed at Luck Four candidates on the ballot for three trustee positions

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer LUCK — The April ballot for voters in the village of Luck will show just one candidate for the position of village president, with incumbent Peter Demydowich running unopposed following the Wednesday, Jan. 9, caucus.

Current Trustee Robert Determan was also nominated to the position but declined to accept.

Voters will also choose three trustees to each serve a two-year term. Four names will be on the ballot for the trustee positions, so one will not be voted onto the board.

The four trustee candidates are incumbent Robert Determan, along with Mike Broten, Rebecca Rowe and Richard Williams. Also nominated at last Wednesday’s caucus were Dan Deiss and Don Clarke, both of whom declined the nomination.

Squad computers The Luck Police Department has been awarded a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation that will enable the department to install a new computer, printer and docking station in two squad cars.

The current equipment, said police Chief Monte Tretsven, was purchased by the village five years ago, and it was purchased used. The new computer will be able to electronically ticket violators, and police departments are being mandated to have this capability by January 2015, he said.

The $10,000 grant requires a $2,500 match from the police department, but the match need not be in cash, according to Tretsven. The wages and travel needed for two days of training on the new equipment that Tretsven will have in Madison will be part of the match.

Luck Village President Peter Demydowich, standing, and Trustees Kristine King and Al Tomlinson work with new iPads purchased for the board. The cost of the devices was included in the 2012 budget. They allow the board to easily access information needed during meetings.

The mother/daughter team of Susan Matusiak and Marilyn Berg acted as tellers at the Wednesday, Jan. 9, caucus for the village of Luck. – Photos by Mary Stirrat

Other business • The village and Sterling Bank have come to an agreement regarding Robertson Road that allows the village to take the road, with the bank covering the costs for bringing it up to standards. The bank plans to build on the corner of Hwys. 48 and 35, and Robertson Road, which goes from Hwy. 48 toward the Luck Country Inn, will need to be upgraded.

• The board voted to confirm the return of Susan Matusiak as seasonal full-time clubhouse manager at the

golf course. She will begin Feb. 1.

• At the recommendation of the finance and personnel committee, the board approved a 2-percent wage adjustment for the nonunion employees at the village. This corresponds to the adjustment approved for union employees and is retroactive to Jan. 1. Village clerk Kevin Kress is exempted from the increase until he has been employed at the village for one year, at which time the committee will review his employment package.

• The Luck Tourism Commission is in need of another member, said Determan. Anyone interested can contact the village hall.

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Memories collide in vintage schoolhouse restoration

during the summer to attend vacation school,” Pastor Mike Rozumalski said. “Both he and Johanna (Hansen) would have attended in the 1930s.”

But the sparingly used school has had few occupants otherwise - other than those foxes. Serving as a warming house of sorts for church winter events, such as the annual January fish boil in recent years, it mainly served as secure storage for equipment and materials.

But the school also carried a secret history of sorts, in a rich story for the Ravenholt family, as the school served as a home for the family with eight young children during the Depression. It is for that reason that the school is now being restored, improved and enhanced.

And without that attention, the school may not have survived much longer.

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer TOWN OF LUCK – For over a century, the long-vacant little two-room former Dane School quietly sat, partially hidden behind a modern forest of sorts, perched high above Little Butternut Lake west of Luck.

Unlike the dozens of former country schoolhouses in the region, this fading, milk-colored white school with the crimson roof has been pretty well ignored in recent years, other than by a vocal skulk of foxes that had taken residence. While other retired schoolhouses were either razed or refurbished into residential or municipal use, this school sat pretty well in a static state since it was built so long ago.

The hamlet of West Denmark had another school about a block to the northwest, which was razed decades ago, and an original local school off what is now CTH N was long lost, just to the north around the lake.

No, the Dane School was not a typical school, as it was built on church property, and thus escaped decades of use by local children. It also survived when few others remain.

But now for the first time in decades, the little 700square-foot schoolhouse not only has a future, it has a purpose, courtesy the Albert V. Ravenholt Foundation, because of an extraordinary role the school played on a large local family during the Great Depression, where the school became a home.

Background Now 107 years old, the Dane School was built by members of the West Denmark Church and completed in 1906.

How and when the school was officially used is not entirely clear, but the structure served as a teaching center of sorts for decades after it was built. However, as the regional school district consolidation efforts surged forward half a century later, most of the little schoolhouses that dotted the region found themselves without a purpose.

While the historical record of the Dane School is slim, its past was mentioned recently in an issue of Church and Life magazine, where Johanna (Johansen) Hansen wrote, “We had a whole month of vacation school. No, we did not call it ‘Bible School.’ We had Bible study, Danish history and language, gym and folk dancing, singing, story time and swimming.“ The school grounds were a veritable retreat center of

The weathered front door of the old Dane School, west of Luck, has survived intact after over a century of the elements and use. – Photos by Greg Marsten options, with a swimming beach, ice-cream stand, softball field, games, trails, gymnasium hall, fishing and numerous other games of the era.

“We had lots of time to play,” Hansen added. “We had teachers that came from Grand View (College in Iowa).”

The school also has threadbare stories of its role in many young people’s lives, including the late historian, Edwin Pedersen.

“Edwin (Petersen) told stories of walking from Luck

Other than the electrical box on the wall, added a decade ago, the old Dane School looks pretty much as it did decades ago.

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The Ravenholt connection The Dane School is now finding new life, after it helped save a whole family over seven decades ago in the deepest cling of the Great Depression, when the school served as the home for the Ravenholt family - with their eight younger children - who moved from their foreclosedupon farm home between Luck and Milltown during the depths of the Depression in 1935.

Reimert Ravenholt vividly describes the months around the tragic loss of the family farm, when he was in fourth grade at Milltown School.

In his 2010 book, “Adventures in Epidemiology,” Ravenholt recalled the months leading up to the foreclosure, and how the family of 11 was forced to move to relatives homes in Balsam Lake. His father was lucky enough to get a job with the Works Projects Administration, and his eldest bother, Albert, namesake of the AVR Foundation, was able to live at a local farm for room and board while he finished high school in Milltown.

But the Ravenholt clan of eight young children spent part of the spring and end of the school year in Balsam Lake, and then spent the summer in a cabin along the shores of Little Butternut Lake.

“It was the best summer of our lives!” Ravenholt exclaimed in a recent interview from his home in Seattle.

“We fished all the time, and were able to use a (borrowed) boat, and we swam all day. It was magical.”

In his memoir, he recalls the beauty of the region, and the amazing generosity of the parishioners, neighbors and relatives who helped the struggling and broke family not only survive, but thrive as much as possible.

The family moved into the cabin over the Fourth of Dane School, page 2

The new foundation and framework for the basement apartment were able to be constructed prior to the worst of this winter’s weather.

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Dane School/from page 1 July, which they celebrated with a family reunion and games.

“The balance of the summer, oh heavenly days!” he wrote in the memoir, recalling in technicolor details of a summer of childhood bliss, such as when they discovered a giant, thrashing northern pike down the shore, which his brother Eiler stabbed with a pitchfork, giving the family a 15-pound bounty of tender fish like few meals they were able to afford at the time.

“I can remember very little from any year before I was ten,” he said, noting that the summer of his family’s greatest losses was ironically when he also experienced some of his greatest joy.

Moving into the school The Ravenholt family, sans their father,

The old school has served as a sort of storage shed in recent years, but many of the original fixtures and features of a lost era remain.

Ansgar and eldest son, Albert, moved into the vacant Dane School as the fall of 1935 blossomed, and while the children attended the Little Butternut Public School a few blocks away, they also endured one of the coldest winters on record, with little more than a barrel woodstove in the uninsulated schoolhouse.

The Ravenholts were able to use a local West Denmark barn, as the family had retained two cows and a heifer from their lost farm, and Reimert recalled feeding and watering the cows every day, and remembers one morning where it was minus 52 degrees.

He paints the picture of that trying time as a child, hauling drinking water 150 yards from the nearby church parsonage well, and how the children shared the duties of busting holes in the frozen lake to carry water from the lake up the steep hill to be heated by their mother, Kristine, for clothes washing. He praised his mother’s ability to make the hardest of times tolerable. “(Kristine) was an everlasting help and joy, enabling us to live fairly happily under difficult circumstances,” he wrote.

But he also recalls vividly the struggles the family endured, while making it through an incredibly difficult winter in

the chilly schoolhouse with no running water and a cold, rickety outhouse, with a decidedly uncertain family future.

With their father’s meager WPA monies, the family was able to move into a rental farm down the road in May of 1936, but the character they developed living in the school stuck with the Ravenholt clan, and Reimert credits that winter for some of that.

He affectionally referred to that time in his memoirs as one of the reasons his family bloomed in so many ways.

“I realize how greatly enriched our lifetime experience was by our wanderings that year,” he wrote. “... (the foreclosure) triggered marvelous kaleidoscopic changes in our youthful experience, which may have contributed greatly to our many success during subsequent years.”

The scattering The Ravenholt family has had to bury several of their own in recent years, and it was last fall, when Reimert was back from Seattle burying his brother Otto’s ashes, that the idea for the Dane School rehab came about.

With the passing of Eiler Ravenholt, Reimert is now the president of the AVR Foundation, which is in charge of utilizing foundation monies locally and for various charitable activities, including the recently begun Luck Museum/Library expansion for a family heritage center, and the even more recent donation to the Milltown Library, as well as other pending charity donations and grants.

He saw the aging and failing old Dane School as a natural recipient, as well.

“It’s sad, really. The school has sat like a beached whale for over half a century,” he said with a laugh. “It hasn’t done much, except aging, since then.”

There have been several plans and smaller-scale moves to save the school in recent years, including an effort to shore up the sagging foundation, and volunteers ran power to it a decade ago, but other than that, the school has been without a purpose, and hence, without a future, until now.

“Why not do something with it?” he said, noting the enhancements that will include a full lower level apartment of sorts, with shower and a full kitchen and utilities, as well as insulation and sleeping facilities.

“There’s really been an enthusiastic response, so far,” Reimert said, noting how the plan was fast-tracked last fall, and is moving ahead with aplomb. “It’ll be a good space!” he said.

The plans are to make the building usable for many purposes, from lodging for the summer for a future retreat caretaker, or visiting guests, or even for retreat campers to use, for donations, all aided by its pending rehab project.

“A family can stay for a long weekend, they can pay to have children camp around ... they can even use a real toilet!” he laughed. “That would be a change from 1935!”

Reimert is planning on dedicating the restoration to his late mother, Kristine (Petersen) Ravenholt, whom he credits with making such a potentially tragic time into an opportunity for growth and education.

“What joy it would bring her to see a functioning school,” he said with a sigh.

Shortly after the schoolhouse was lifted, the new foundation went in, as the school will have double its previous floor space. – Photos by Greg Marsten possibly a family, students, speakers or even musicians or visiting foreigners.

The project is well under way, and the plan is to have it fully functioning as a potential residence by next July Fourth.

The basement is beginning to take shape, courtesy Petersen Construction and numerous subcontractors, and the property around the school has been cleared to keep deadfall off the enhanced school, with some of the wood being milled for future use in the restoration.

It will sit about 2 feet higher than before with the new basement, but the 22-by-32foot schoolhouse will be safe, warm, square and clean, with the ability for campers to use it as a home base for facilities and cooking, as well as meals, classes, tutoring or more in the vintage school space above. The school will also once again have the option of being divided in two for classroom separation, now that the floor doesn’t buckle on the sliding center wall.

Reimert is excited about the prospect, and others in the church have shared his exuberance, as the project rolls along and an old friend is once again made new.

Reimert has made plans to stay in the school next Fourth of July, for the widely attended West Denmark Family Camp. One can only imagine what sleeping in that charming little building again will feel like after so many decades and with so many changes in their family and the old school.

And while there haven’t been any human residents staying in the little struc-

ture since 1936, the early basement renovations revealed evidence of another sort of treasure, as several goose and turkey carcasses turned up, courtesy those aforementioned foxes.

Many of the original hand-hewn support beams remained in the basement, and will be reinforced with the rehab.

The plans While it has served as a relic of a time past for so many years, the building is now being rehabilitated, transformed, even, and eventually groomed to serve as a home for campers, retreat attendees, and

This photo shows several of the Ravenholt family boating on Little Butternut Lake, just weeks before they moved into the old Dane School. The photo appears in Albert Ravenholt’s 2010 Hidden deep below the chalk graffiti are likely plans, drawings and lessons from decades memoir, “Adventures in Epidemiology.” - Special photo past.

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Packers fan with a really bad seat at Lambeau. Looking with his binoculars, Joe Roberts he spotted an empty seat on the 50-yard line. Thinking to himself “what a waste” he made his way down to the empty seat.

When he arrived at the seat, he asked the man sitting next to it, “Is this seat taken?”

The man replied, “No. This was my wife’s seat. She passed away. She was a big Packers fan.”

The other man replied, “I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Why didn’t you give the ticket to a friend or a relative?”

The man replied, “They’re all at the funeral.”

••• Shortly after the 911 emergency number became available, an elderly and quite ill lady appeared in a hospital emergency room, having driven herself to the hospital and barely managing to stagger in from the parking lot.

The horrified nurse said, “Why didn’t you call the 911 number and get an ambulance?”

The lady said, “My phone doesn’t have an 11.”

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Quad-County Read planned SHELL LAKE - Seattle does it. The University of Wisconsin does it. Now Barron, Burnett, Washburn and Sawyer counties can do it.

What is “it”? It is an invitation to any and all citizens of the region to read the same book within the same time period and join a facilitated discussion session.

The book is “Antigone” (Ann-tig-uh-knee) an ancient Greek play with great relevance to contemporary concerns and issues.

This invitational read and discussion is extended by Theatre in the Woods, a long-standing regional community theater based in Shell Lake. Theatre in the Woods is offering this opportunity in conjunction with its production of “Antigone” scheduled for early April.

Area book clubs are especially encouraged to choose “Antigone” as their February or March selection and join one of two discussion sessions.

The sessions are March 7 and March 19 at the Quam Theater in Shell Lake. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. and the discussion at 7 p.m. Joel and Lee Friederich, professors of English at UW-Barron, will facilitate the discussion as well as provide some background material on Greek culture and theater. There is no charge to participate.

“Antigone” was written by Sophocles and exists today in many versions. The recommended version for the QuadCounty Read is: “Sophocles, The Oedipus Cycle: Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus, Antigone” translated by Dudley Fitts and Robert Fitzgerald. Area independent bookstores will have it or can order it. It may also be accessed online at: mthoyibi.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/antigone_2.pdf This project is made possible with the help of a minigrant from the Wisconsin Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Wisconsin Humanities Council supports and creates programs that use history, culture and discussion to strengthen community life for everyone in Wisconsin.

For further information about the book, the discussion sessions and the play’s performances, please visit the theater’s Web page at titw.org or contact the play’s outreach coordinator, Mary Hemshrot, at 715-468-2271 or mhemshrot@gmail.com.

Theatre in the Woods is a nonprofit community theater organization, now in its 23rd year, located at the Erika Quam Memorial Theatre, 605 1st St. in Shell Lake, WI. For more information, visit titw.org. - submitted

Opportunity of a lifetime

Cold turkey

I am sitting in my living room, stoking a lovely fire as I write this. I am not supposed to be.

I am supposed to be driving, certainly across Texas by now, a Carrie Classon dog and a cat in the cab of my truck and a newly purchased used chair and footstool in the back.

Instead, my truck is at the mechanic’s having something urgent and dire repaired that was discovered by another mechanic, who was only supposed to be giving me a last-minute oil change and checking the air in my tires. Instead, I got Big Trouble, the kind of Big Trouble that means postponing my trip across the plains, missing orientation, and sitting with no vehicle in my farmhouse enjoying a nice fire.

As I nibble away on my snacks intended for the road, I am watching white pines that I planted many years ago sway in the breeze. It is sunny now, but storms are coming, they say. (“They” meaning my friend Judy, who tells me that I had better get across Texas while the getting is good).

But right now, there is nothing more I can do. I pack my bags. (And by “bags” I mean bags, having determined that garbage bags are far more practical than either boxes or luggage in the back of my truck.

And who would want to steal them?) I remove a portion of the cobwebs that have accumulated in my absence. I stack more firewood for when I return. (It may still be chilly in May.) I walk Milo one more time along the path in the woods that he has walked since he was a small puppy.

The path is snowy now and snowshoers have made occasional improvisations in the path, taking it to the left of a small hill or tree where, in the summer,

it would go to the right. Milo is not fooled. He does not bother to watch either the blazed tree markers or the snowshoe tracks, but follows the trail by memory, the way it is supposed to go, the correct direction around every boulder, every fallen tree. He re-

Letters from

home

members it all.

At home, my eyes fall on the familiar as well and just as instinctively: the portrait of my grandmother on the landing, (hello Grandma), the heavy-lidded eyes of the women watching me in the artwork over my desk, the small, temperamental gas controls on my old stove as I heat water in the teapot, the faucet in the bathtub that always lets out one last splash of very hot water after the tap is closed if I am not careful. I remember it all.

And while I know the white pine outside is really not much taller since I left in August, it seems taller to me today, swaying in the wind, because I can remember planting it, a fluffy little bush in a basket. It seems as if that must have been only a month or two ago, but the tree stands 20 feet tall today.

While I wait for my truck to be repaired, this time before the trek across the plains is like a breath. It is like the time when my coat was already on and my friend called to say she would be late.

I left my coat on and made a cup of tea. I took out a camping chair that had been put away since last August and I sat on the porch. I drank my tea and looked at the trees and I wondered how they ever became so tall.

Till next time, — Carrie

Danbury Fire Department's Hunters Dinner

Though deer season might just be a wonderful memory for some, the Danbury Fire Department’s Hunters Dinner helped make the Christmas merrier for many local families in the Webster School District. The dinner, which is at the fire hall in Danbury each year, raised nearly $6,000 for the Webster School District’s annual holiday drive this year. Kathy Eckstrom has cooked the turkeys for the past 20 years for this event because she knows that the success of the food drive is dependent upon the success of the hunters dinner. The money that comes from the hunters dinner allows the district to provide gift cards for groceries that cannot be donated. This year, the drive was able to help more than 80 families in the community.

The Webster Student Council is sincerely grateful to both the Danbury Fire and Rescue and Eckstrom for their continued dedication to the school and community. Shown (L to R) front row: Amber Davis, Nikkita Emberson, AmySue Grieff and Alec Ralph. Middle row: Annika Hendrickson, Cassidy Formanek, Madison Main, Lydia Wilson, Carrie Rosenthal and Megan Hophan. Back row: Jeff Roberts, student council co-advisor; Nicole Moretter; Molly Brown; Brianna Phernetton; Alec Gustafson, Madeline Snow, Eckstrom receiving the check from George Costello, representative for Danbury Fire and Rescue; and Kendra Avery, student council co-advisor. – Photo submitted

to buy and sell. Surely tomorrow would be too late. Vast fortunes awaited me if I only took control My daughter recently opened of my future now. As quickly as I some mail and was surprised to dissuccumbed to the song of the cover that the information consirens and bought a particular tained within that envelope was John W. Ingalls, MD stock it would plummet toward truly an “opportunity of a lifetime.” the abyss, clinging ever so desperIt was junk mail and her name was misspelled but how ately above bankruptcy.

Sweating through catastrophic could you overlook something so guaranteed to change losses, I would reassess my situation and consult the latyour life. It was an opportunity of a lifetime. Really? est information available for my benefit. All of the adviI found myself wondering what an opportunity of a lifetime really was and I also wondered if I would rec- sory letters virtually shouted to sell now. It was the ognize it without the accompanying junk mail flier in opportunity of a lifetime to get out while the getting was the mailbox. Madison Avenue makes everything seem still possible. Realizing that I had not a moment to spare, like the best thing since sliced bread so it is hard to be- I grasped my opportunity of a lifetime to hang onto the lieve everything that flashes in front of your eyes on the last few dollars in my IRA. A quick transaction and I computer and certainly hard to read and believe every- was now free of the dreaded stock that was sure to cause ruin to anyone who dared consider its products and thing that is delivered in your mailbox. services.

“Sell, sell, sell!” I took my opportunity of a lifeBy definition, an opportunity of a lifetime would time and sat back with a sense of relief only to watch mean that you only have one chance and if you miss it, that chance is over. Most likely that chance isn’t over that same stock price rocket upward, bringing fame and but the benefit of that chance would surely diminish if fortune to all who invested at the right time. It was truly you didn’t act immediately to secure your place and an opportunity of a lifetime.

Shortly after I was discharged from the Army, I your chance in history.

As someone who attempts to manage my own retire- started working at a prosperous eating establishment in ment plans, I have had opportunities of many lifetimes the city of Virginia, Minn., named Mr. Steak. My posiwith investing. How often have I studied companies or tion was secured with a tantalizing $4.50-per-hour wage the stock market and decided now was the proper time but I did get all the steak I could eat. It was the opportunity of a lifetime. I learned how to steam lobster tails,

chop lettuce, grill steaks and make chicken salad. The best part was when I was able to hire my young bride as a kitchen assistant. It was the opportunity of a lifetime.

We chopped chicken together and wrapped thousands of potatoes in foil for someone else’s dinner until one day I grew disenchanted with my position.

As a veteran, I had some benefits that others didn’t have and so I took my experience to the local iron mines in northern Minnesota. My application was reviewed and accepted and within a couple of weeks I received a call. An offer of $12 an hour was too good to be true. It was nearly an opportunity of a lifetime to get hired by the mines. The next week the mines closed due to economic conditions. Apparently, management felt that closing now before my first paycheck was an opportunity of a lifetime.

The most impressive opportunity of a lifetime occurred when I was but a young private in the Army.

Long before encyclopedias were available on computers, they were sold by salespeople desperate to feed their families. I was confronted with an opportunity of a lifetime to gather wisdom, knowledge and a vast resource of information at my fingertips. If I would act now, for only $19.95 per month from now until the end of the apocalypse, I could have my very own 36-volume set of encyclopedias. That offer would only last until midnight tomorrow. It was truly an opportunity of a lifetime.

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Wisps of winter Staring outside past a dusty window ledge, all I can see are mounds of dirty snow, half melted. But it reminds me of youthful winters where there was the kind of snow that glimmered up into a powdery wave when you kicked at it, the kind that reminded you of white grainy sugar, the kind that you could fall back onto as if it were a blanket, molding to the shape of your body and the creases of your clothes.

I am reminded of my childhood and how my sister and I would make snow angels. We would do them each at a different time, so one could help the other back up so it wouldn’t ruin the perfect angel imprint. By the end of the day our lawn would be decorated with white angelic figures the size of two little girls and they’d stay there as long as it didn’t snow again or something or someone

Creating the enemy: Inside the mind of a sports fan Schadenfreude: pleasure derived from the misfortunes of others.

This column is perhaps a week late, but it took me that long to process some of the recent banter between Vikings and Packers fans. Before we get to it though – a quick exercise, a short-answer pop quiz, if you will. Fill in the blank: Vikings/Packers fans are __________. This obviously works better if you’re fully invested in this border rivalry, but if not, simply substitute other teams or groups – political parties work great.

So, did that get your dander up a bit?

If not, try a different combination and consider the following recently excerpt from totalpackers.com: “We Packers fans get to bask in the joy and ecstasy of not just a Packers playoff victory, but also in the delicious Schadenfreude that comes from a debilitating Vikings loss. That makes it twice as sweet!

“Their loss and pain is our gain. Why? Because the Vikings and their fans are our enemies. They and so many of their fans epitomize all that is soulless and

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chocolates Abby Ingalls didn’t ruin it. We’d retreat back into the house after a hard day’s play, our cheeks rosy, our noses runny, and we would drink hot chocolate with marshmallows, the slight sting of the winter wind still lingering on our faces.

Isn’t it strange how the smallest and most random things sometimes bring to mind our strongest memories? Some days seem to be days of recollecting and remembrance for me. Things as simple as a green pen, someone splitting a piece of gum with another person, wearing shoes that haven’t been worn in a while and Milk Duds bring to memory so many things in my past.

We teach, we learn

wrong, albeit inept.

“Given the good nature of most Packers Chris Wondra fans, the importance of this is sometimes lost.

We know how to love our Packers, but sometimes we forget how — or why — to hate the Vikings and those who support them.”

Now, relax.

This propagandizing is just all in good fun right?

To be fair, surely Vikings fans use this sort of language too. And so do Bears fans, and Pistons fans, and hockey fans, and soccer fans, and liberals, and conservatives, and terrorists, and hate groups.

The key step here – and it’s amazing how easy this is to do – is to separate or distance oneself from another in order to create an “other”: an entity that is not like you. Then it’s much easier to disassociate with that person or group. Once that distinction has been made, and the

Some of those memories I try to suppress, but they have already been summoned by the smallest and most unexpected things. Some memories I smile at, and wish I could relive them.

Some I laugh at, hoping that I can have more memories like that again. Most remind me of people, some of whom I never talk to anymore, some who live across the country or globe, some who I used to be incredibly close to. Some changed, some moved, some live far away.

Memory is a funny thing, isn’t it?

Thomas Fuller once said, “Leftovers, in their less visible form are called memories. Stored in the refrigerator of the mind and the cupboard of the heart.”

Perhaps memories are a part of our subconscious mind, leftover moments stored away until evoked by a smell, a symbol, a sound.

Or perhaps memories are God’s way to help us remember the good times we

had in times of bad, as J.M. Barrie once said, “God gave us memories that we might have roses in December.”

The fact is, we wouldn’t be who we are today if we didn’t have memories whether they were bad or good. Without them we are but a hollowed out human being, with no past experiences.

The memories we’ve had shape us into who we are today because those experiences have taught us something. To smile, to love, to laugh, to try new things, to learn.

Every day is a possible candidate for making a new memory. And as Kevin Arnold in “the Wonder Years” said, “Memory is a way of holding on to the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose.” It is the little memories like making snow angels or dancing in your kitchen that make up a lifetime. Take joy in the simplicity of things and the complicated things may not seem so complicated anymore.

idea that the person is clearly not like you takes hold, this “other” just naturally becomes less human. This "other" may then become the enemy, and the more pain and misfortune this "other" suffers, the better.

In any contest, we prefer the side that is more like us. Psychologists refer to this phenomenon as the association principle. The distinguished and prolific author Isaac Asimov put it this way: “All things being equal, you root for your own sex, your own culture, your own locality ... and what you want to prove is that you are better than the other person. Whomever you root for represents you; and when he (or she) wins, you win.”

The self is clearly at stake. Our public prestige rises when our side wins, and it falls when our side loses. We feel real and escalating emotions of joy and pride the higher the perceived stakes. Just listen to the language fans use after a victory. We say, “We won!” and, “We’re number one! We’re number one!” not, “They’re number one!” or, “Our team is number one!” Unless, that is, our team has just lost, in which case we will often distance, and protect, our fragile self by saying, “They lost.” The devil is in the pronoun.

Looked at objectively, this is insane.

Seen through the lens of a sports fan, however, not only does this make perfect sense, it’s an admired trait! The more emotionally invested a person, the better fan he or she is. The more pain they feel after a loss, the more euphoria they feel after a win. We call these people true and diehard fans.

In the spirit of full disclosure, I should admit that I am Viking fan myself. Over the years, this association has given me the unique opportunity to feel the very real and physical stress responses during the course of any game—muscle tension, increased heart rate, sweaty palms—as well as the emotions of joy and agony. Love me or hate me, because it is clear that somewhere deep within my warped and fragile psyche, I believe the Vikings really are me.

Perhaps however, bigger questions loom, like: Who are you? Are we really that much different? Do our associations really make us winners and losers?

And, what is it, exactly, that I win, when you lose?

Founder of WeTeachWeLearn.org, Chris Wondra is just another Wisconsin public schoolteacher. Find We Teach We Learn on Facebook and Twitter for daily tips on getting the most out of your brain.

The beaver’s secret The fur trade was based on furs.

Duh! But not all furs were of equal value, and from the 1600s on, beaver was the pre-eminent fur wanted by fur traders and the companies they represented. Their canoes traversed the continent in pursuit of all sorts of furs, but it was always beaver that would fetch the best price once they were sold in the European fur markets.

Procuring furs via trade with North American Indians became the dominant mode of acquiring this “northern gold,” especially amongst the Woodland tribes such as the Cree and Ojibwe. Like any other exchange, a system of differing values arose, and beaver would buy more trade goods for an Indian trapper in comparison with almost any other fur. One Frenchman in the 1600s recorded a conversation with an Algonquin Indian in which the latter remarked, “In truth, my brother, the beaver does everything to perfection.

He makes for us kettles, axes, swords, knives, and gives us drink and food without the trouble of cultivating the ground.”

Most Indian trappers probably found it amusing that the woodland’s largest rodent could demand such a rich return.

Theirs was a local economy based on the needs of daily life, whereas the European demand for furs did nothing more than supply luxurious, fashionable items. But the economies for which the furs were destined were moneybased affairs, and raw materials like furs were part of the mix which fed the insatiable search for wealth.

The quest for beaver was especially evident at the original Forts Folle Avoine. Writing in his log hut above the Yellow River on Jan. 16, 1804, XY Company trader Michel Curot’s journal entry mentions a visit from one of the local Ojibwe trappers named

Folle Avoine Chronicles Woodswhimsy the gnome

Pichequiqui. He writes that Pichequiqui paid him on account (like a credit account – the trapper had received trade goods from Curot in advance). While the payment of one fisher fur was duly recorded, Curot was nonetheless anxious to acquire more beaver. As he wrote, “I did my best to secure 10 beaver skins that he has in his lodge. I gave him a small tin basin that he asked for, to make himself a pipe. I proposed to trade them for rum, for merchandise, silverware, beads, all in vain, he was entirely unwilling to give them to me. I demanded them from him on his credit, he was still less willing, replying that he loved them. I offered him a blanket to no avail. He told Smith (a clerkvoyageur working with Curot) that he was keeping them to make a robe for himself to cover him in the night. No proposition moved him.”

The negotiations continued the next day, with Pichequiqui reminding Curot that he’d already paid part of the credit and would be back. No beaver this time, but the XY trader did at least get something. As he writes: “ ... I got from his wife one dressed deer skin for a little shirt.” Hardly the grand exchange Curot wanted. Deer had little demand in the European market, but could be used locally by his voyageurs for moccasin making. But, for that day at least, Curot struck out on obtaining any

Like my beaver hat? A fashionable gentleman trader, ca. 1804. - Photo submitted prized beaver.

Which begs the question: Why was the beaver so valuable? It has to do, not just with its fur, but the unique nature of that downy covering. And it took a combination of ingenuity and skill, with trial-and-error thrown in for good measure. Traveling back in the misty wilds of history, it appears that articles made of felt—produced from fur—became more fashionable than raw furs way back. But it took some doing to transform raw material into useful felt, which, though produced from the furs, were processed forms of the originals. Lots of furs were felted, and felt-making guilds (like unions) grew to supply the new demands. The processes were guarded, but Russian felters were among the first to produce a usable felt from beaver.

Eventually the secret was out, though,

and other European guilds were able to ferret (oops - pun intended?) out the details.

The beaver’s secret? Its underfur, next to the skin, when separated from the hide, was found to be composed of millions of tiny barbed fur particles that, when plucked, sheared, and/or steamed out from under the longer guard hairs, produce a rich felt that was found to be waterproof (umbrellas weren’t invented ‘til the 1800s) and could be shaped into a variety of styles.

While certain furs were once reserved for the upper classes, eventually these restrictions fell but the price of beaver remained high and made for its becoming not just a mainstay of fashion, but certain expensive versions became symbols of wealth, like certain brands of cars are today. A beaver hat gets you the same place as a rabbit hat, but the former has way more style. And in a money economy like Europe’s, it might not be advisable to saunter about wearing money, but a luxury like a beaver hat was a good status substitute. So the beaver’s unique fur makeup, combined with market and felt-maker’s demands, made for a vast price differential among furs, and beaver became the “northern gold.”

The search for beaver was responsible for unrolling much of the map of North America. And Forts Folle Avoine was one small, but key, component, in that search. And all it really boils down to is European dandies proudly strutting about wearing a beaver’s underwear.

And you thought history made sense, did you?

Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park maintains winter hours Tuesday-Friday.

A fur trade museum and gift shop serves the public, while on Wednesdays a reseach library is available.

Signed, Woodswhimsy

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Do you remember?

Parker Hannifi fin n Foundation donates $5 50,000 toward the new Grantsburg Fire Station

Compiled by Sue Renno

50 years ago

“The employees of Parker would like to extend gratitude to our local firefighters for what they do every day. Because of you we have a safer place to work and live. We are very proud to aid in the building of the future home and ongoing legacy of the Grantsburg Fire Department,” said Ross Manni, the new Parker plant manager, as he presented a check for $50,000 toward the new fire hall. Pictured (L to R): Manni, Brad Hanson, retiring Parker plant manager; Sue Bunting, Parker human resources manager; Derek Zeiler, fire chief; Dennis Giesler, Parker quick-coupling division general manager; Roger Panek, village president; Dan Edaburn, Parker employee and Grantsburg firefighter; and Jeremy Gronski, Anderson town chairman. – Photo submitted

Farming for Profi fitt series – fresh market vegetable production LUCK/SPOONER – To help beginner and experienced producers learn more about small-scale commercial vegetable production, UW-Extension will be hosting its third-annual Farming for Profit series. The series is held on six consecutive Monday nights from 6:30-9 p.m., beginning Jan. 28 and ending March 4.

This workshop is being offered at the Luck Village Hall and the Spooner Agricultural Research Station and at four other sites in Northwest Wisconsin. Instructors include UW-Extension vegetable specialists, county UWExtension ag agents and experienced growers and will be a combination of distance learning and live presenta-

tions.

The registration fee for the series is $75 for individuals or $100 for a farm couple. Fees include handouts and other materials and one complimentary soil analysis. To register or get more information, please contact UW-Extension ag agents Kevin Schoessow or Otto Wiegand at the Spooner Station, 715-635-3506/800-528-1914, or Jennifer Blazek, Polk County UW-Extension ag agent at 715485-8600. UW-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA requirements. - submitted

Count to determine scope of local homelessness POLK COUNTY - West Central Wisconsin Continuum of Care for Homeless Persons will be joining homeless continuums around the state and nation on Wednesday, Jan. 30, in completing a local count of individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

Staff and volunteers will count people in shelters for the night as well as people residing on the streets, in campgrounds, under bridges or similar places. The collected data will assist the community in understanding the scope and size of local homelessness, engage in program and service development, and apply for state and federal funding.

Homelessness in Wisconsin continues to be an issue across the state. According to the Division of Housing report shared with homeless service providers last November, there has been a 4-percent increase in the number of homeless children as compared to last year, and the child homelessness has risen every quarter in 2012. There is

some good news – chronic homelessness has decreased by 19 percent since last year. Chronically homeless people are defined by HUD as individuals or adult head of households with a disability who are living in a place not meant for human habitation for at least one year or on four occasions in three years.

The West Central Wisconsin Continuum of Care for Homeless Persons is comprised of youth and runaway service providers and domestic abuse and homeless services agencies, and is committed to eliminating homelessness and improving housing options in Barron, Dunn, Pepin, Pierce, Polk and St. Croix counties.

For more information on the Point in Time count or homeless services please contact Bobbie Jaeger, homeless prevention services manager, at 715-265-4271, Ext. 1309 or at bjaeger@wcap.org. - from West Cap

Polk County Farm Service Agency sees changes in the new year

retired in December. Peterson administered various farm programs including the Conservation Reserve Program, disaster programs, payment limitations, average crop revenue election, and the Direct and Counter-Cyclical Program. The county committee appreciates Peterson’s career at FSA and wishes her a happy retirement.

FSA is part of the United States Department of Agriculture and administers various farm programs that are developed by Congress. For more information about FSA, visit fsa.usda.gov. - from FSA

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40 years ago The village of Frederic decided to have a 30-day trial period of allowing snowmobile traffic on village streets with limited exceptions, with a 10-mph speed limit.–Emil Walquist, who had been a Frederic mail carrier for 41 years, died at the age of 78.–The Dairyland Power Cooperative announced the release of their 25-minute film, “Winter Comes to the Outdoor Playground,” which spotlighted winter recreational facilities in the Upper Midwest.–There would be snowmobile races at the Polk County Fairgrounds, sponsored by the St. Croix Falls Lions Club.–Luck was undefeated in boys basketball, with seven wins so far.–The candidates for Snowmobile Queen at Siren were Holly Sprotte, Diane Mork, Jacky Olson, Kim Lalor, Darla Mork, Cindy Hunter, Vicky Hankins and Neita Ackland.–“Brother of the Wind” was showing at the Webb Theatre, Webster, and “Run, Cougar, Run!” was playing at the D’Lux Theatre, Luck.–Kenny Nelson, of Lewis, caught a 41-inch, 21-3/4-pound northern in Clam Lake.–Leona Johnson retired as the postmaster in Danbury.–Frederic phy ed teachers Robert Chubb and Tom Funne presented suggestions for improving the phy ed program to the school board, including increasing the number of times per week the students would have a phy ed class and adding a woman phy ed teacher.

20 years ago Nurse/practioner Yvonne Francis-Viacara joined the staff of the Frederic Medical Clinic.–A rural St. Croix Falls man, Curtis Lumsden, 67, had his foot severed by an auger when he fell into the hopper of the silo blower while unloading shelled corn.–The Luck Commercial Club came up with a plan to promote their town as “the Small of America,” versus the hugely popular Mall of America in our neighboring state to the west.

They planned to erect a 10-by-16-foot sign with the motto on Hwy. 8 near St. Croix Falls.–Eighteen little girls would be vying for the title of Little Miss Luck at the Luck Winter Carnival. They were Stephanie Nedland, Carrie Peterson, Jennifer Peterson, Tatum Pilz, Amber Thompson, Dena Brenholt, Amanda Christensen, Tiffany Deiss, Lisa Fjorden, Bonnibel Flodin, Heather Hawkins, Jessica Heinz, Justine Lehmann and Jessica Miller.–Minneapolis folksinger Larry Long was scheduled to perform at the Trade Lake Town Hall.–The Frederic gymnastics team had three top performers, Tanya Tschumperlin, Sara Houston and Katie Grindell, that were leading their team to high standings in area meets.–A Schwan’s man arrived at the home of Herman Skog, south of Milltown, at just the right time. No one was home, but he heard a beeping smoke alarm, so he went inside and discovered smoldering wood next to a woodstove. He carried the wood outside and called the fire department, which credited him for saving the house.

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BALSAM LAKE - The Farm Service Agency office announces that Roger Neumann has been elected to a position on the local county committee to represent producers in the Towns of St. Croix Falls, Balsam Lake, Osceola, Garfield, Farmington and Alden. The position began on Jan. 1, for a three-year term. Brad Johnson was elected as the alternate member to the county committee.

Neumann replaces Ted Johnson who served on the committee for the past nine years. In addition, Johnson represented FSA on the Polk County Land Conservation Committee. The office appreciates his years of service to Polk County and FSA. Farmers in Polk County have elected the following individuals to serve on the FSA County Committee in 2013.

Dale Wood, chairperson; Neumann, vice chairperson, Jack Lundgren, member; and Ana Trejo, advisor.

The FSA County Committee system, established in the 1930s, gives local farmers a say in how farm programs are administered at the grassroots level. FSA would like to extend gratitude to everyone who voted in this year’s election.

In addition, FSA would like to announce the retirement of Linda Peterson from the Polk County FSA staff.

Peterson worked at the FSA office for over 23 years and

The temperature in Frederic dropped to 33 degrees below zero on Jan. 15.–An open house was planned for Jan. 19 at Golden Age Manor, Amery, to show off the new 40-bed addition that would be ready for occupancy on Jan. 21.–A 1962 survey showed that 83 percent of Wisconsin farms had telephone service, up 5 percent from the previous year, but the increased percentage was partly due to a drop in the number of farms in the state. Nationally, the percentage of farms with phone service jumped 10 percent in 1962, from 64 percent to 74 percent.–The Frederic Vikings beat the St. Croix Falls Saints in their seventh conference win of the season, with Joe McAbee scoring 41 points in the victory.–Ernie Bengtson, Lewis, was transferred to Miller hospital in St. Paul, Minn., as he needed more specialized treatment after the injury he suffered in December.–Walter Jensen, president of First Bank of Grantsburg, and Grantsburg community leader, was one of four in the state chosen to receive an honorary recognition citation from the University of Wisconsin, which would be awarded during Farm and Home Week at Madison.–The home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Baer, in the Coomer community, was destroyed by fire.–Emil Hanson, a Grantsburg mail carrier for 38 years, retired on Dec. 31.–The wedding of Sandra Lee Lawson and John Stanley Solheim took place at Luck Lutheran Church on Dec. 29.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER What a glorious week it was, the sun and warmth were amazing. I knew when Mom bought the snowblower she wouldn’t get to use it; I think she refers to it as Murphy’s Law and I bet if she hadn’t bought it we’d have a ton of snow!

Shhh – don’t tell Maya, but Mom ordered a bark collar for her. It’s the kind that sprays when she barks so I think she’s in for a big surprise and I can’t wait! When I was younger and used to go on walkabout and ignore Mom when she called, I had a shock collar, which in her opinion worked very well.

Now if I get in trouble too much, just a look at the controls from the collar makes me smarten up. She says it was a very useful training tool at the time, which stopped me from wandering.

It’s been so busy at the shelter; it is just carrying on from last year.

Fortunately

Alice

Shelter

YAPpenings Sadie some of the strays that have come in were missed by their owners who came and got them. For others, they haven’t been so fortunate so have become available for adoption. I think it would be better anyway to be with people who will love and appreciate them – don’t you think?

We have had a number of dogs adopted but it would be really great if we also had our cats finding a loving home to go to. We have decided to continue the adoption by donation for all our adult kitties with an approved application, all of us at the shelter just want them to be adopted by someone special. They would all make great additions to your family – kitties like Alice and Rosalie who came in together and are best friends. These two

are kindred spirits, and arrived at the shelter together. Alice and Rosalie are beautiful and loving souls!

Just look at this little girl, her name is Maggie and she is a 1-1/2-year-old beagle.

Maggie Maggie is just the sweetest youngster with a big heart. I mean just look at that face, how can you not fall in love with her. Maggie would just love to be part of your family. She is a very sweet gal that has a big heart filled with the capacity to give back tenfold to her new owner. Why don’t you stop by and see for yourself.

Thank you to our friends out there for dropping off much-needed Purina Puppy Chow, we really appreciate it and so do the hungry pups! We could still use some more Puppy Chow as well as canned dog food. You know, if you drop some off, you never know, you just might find a new friend to adopt and

Siren news

715-349-2964 Last Friday rain that turned to ice almost put driving to a halt in the area, at least out here in bear country. Hardly a car was seen going by until almost 8 a.m., not a normal thing as we live on a main highway. This old gal took one look outside and, let me tell you, I didn’t set a foot out the door, our yard was one solid sheet of ice. Even the tree rats crossing the driveway to get from one side of the yard to the other seemed to need ice skates as they slipped and slid all over the ice. Some took a fast run at it while others spent more time on their bellies; it looked like they were doing the dog paddle.

Got a call Saturday night from my cousin, Dick Sowa of Twig, Minn., saying he had a regular skating rink over his backyard. When I asked him if he put on his skates and did the light fantastic I heard

a long lingo of four-letter words. He never has been one to take a joke or, for that matter, sugarcoat his words.

The tree rats raiding the feeders on the front deck have almost come to an end. Either that or they finally got the message. Stay out of the feeders or it’s a new home down the road. Most just moved to the backyard bird yard. One day alone we had 21 with still not one black one.

If you know Carol Cox DeMarre or the family you know her problem. There will be a spaghetti dinner benefit for her on Saturday, Jan. 19, at the Legion hall in Grantsburg from 4 to 7 p.m., plus a silent auction and raffles to help with medical bills. Adults are $7, kids 5 and under are free. For more info call Luanne at 715-222-3016 or 715-463-2335. Carol is

656-3583.

The potluck scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 12, was canceled due to so much flu and also the weather prediction was not good. We are rescheduling it for Saturday, Jan 26. Please sign up at the center with your name and phone number or call me. We would like a list of those attending so that if we have to cancel, we know who to call. We will be playing the Horse Race game after lunch that day or any other games anyone would like to play.

If anyone is looking for a place to hold an adult birthday party or any other social event, the center is for rent on weekends. Call Earl Boelter at 715656-3583 for further information.

Senior monthly meetings are held at the center

going through treatment for stage 4 ovarian cancer.

They’re here, so watch the papers, the ice-fishing contests have begun. There’s one coming up on Saturday, Jan. 26, on Burnett County’s Burlingame Lake from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lots of great prizes plus food and refreshments. This event is put on by the Danbury Lions Club and the Masons of Frederic Masonic Lodge.

Got a phone call late Sunday evening that my sister, Betty Miechkota, was taken back to the hospital in Duluth, Minn., by ambulance.

Congratulations to elementary students Jacob Liljenberg, middle schooler Amy Stanford and high schooler Whitney Plaster for being chosen Siren Schools students of the week. What a super group of kids.

The winners for 500 were Tim Abrahamzon, Laryn Larson, Lorna Erickson and Marilyn Niles.

Remember that we play Spades Mondays at 1 p.m., Dime Bingo Thursdays at 1 p.m., 500 Thurs-

Birth announcements Born at St. Croix Regional Medical Center:

A girl, Adalyn Mae Jones, born Jan. 3, 2013, to Emily and Jeramy Jones, Balsam Lake. Adalyn weighed 8 lbs., 12 oz.

••• A boy, Austyn Robert Mara, born Jan. 6, 2013, to Nasheika Albertus and Casey Mara, Frederic.

Austyn weighed 8 lbs., 5 oz.

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A girl, Mardi Annadale Hansen, born Jan. 7, 2013, to Mindy Gage and Marvin Hansen Jr., St. Croix Falls. Mardi weighed 6 lbs. 12 oz.

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Born at Osceola Medical Center:

A girl, Aahlieya Elizabeth Halverson-Mosay, born Jan. 11, 2013, to Heidi Halverson and Adonis Mosay, Osceola. Aahlieya weighed 6 lbs., 11 oz, •••

Candlelight Night at the Park ST. CROIX FALLS – Mark your calendars for Candlelight Night at the Park on Saturday, Feb. 9, from 6-9 p.m.

Experience a winter evening by candlelight as hundreds of candles are lit to guide skiers, snowshoers and hikers on separate trails. Ski on the Skyline CrossCountry Ski Trail, snowshoe on the Ojibwa and Homestead Snowshoe Trails (snowshoes are available for use free of charge for ages 6 and up), or walk beside the St. Croix River. There will be warming fires at the trailheads, and food and refreshments available indoors at the Ice Age Center.

This is an event you won’t want to miss!

Mark your calendar today and plan to attend Candlelight Night at the Park on Saturday, Feb. 9.

Interstate Park is located in St. Croix Falls, on Hwy. 35 just a half-mile south of Hwy. 8. The event is free of charge, but a Wisconsin state park sticker is required to enter the park. Annual passes for 2013 are $25 for Wisconsin residents or $35 for nonresidents. Daily passes are $7 for residents or $10 for nonresidents. For more information about the event call 715-4833747. - submitted

Bernie Boelter

the third Tuesday of every month at 1 p.m. All seniors are encouraged to attend. Your opinions and suggestions are important to the success of the center.

Don’t forget the indoor flea market and bake sale on Saturday, Feb. 2, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are a couple of tables still available to rent. Everyone is invited to stop in for a cup of coffee and shopping.

You may find something you just can’t live without. If you have questions about the table rental and selling your wares, call me at 715-656-3583.

A senior moment is only a wrinkle in time.

See you at the center.

Frederic Senior Center Our cold weather has returned but it is still pretty nice for this time of year.

The winners for Spades were Arnie Borchert, Marlyce Borchert, Liz Ruhn and Lillian Murphy.

Rosalie

Dewey LaFollette

Bev Beckmark

Webster Senior Center We hope everyone is staying healthy, avoiding the flu and all of the other bugs that seem to be going around.

Mixed Wii bowling got off to a great start. Butch Weiss had a high individual game with 220 and The Musky Bucks had a high team game with 727. Millie picked up a three-pin split but no one noticed which ones. It is shaping up to be a fun and competitive season as usual.

Winter has arrived and, with that, we are sure to get some nasty weather. If the Webster Schools are closed, there will be no Wii bowling or Dime Bingo.

When you see the school announcements, please call anyone you know who is involved in these activities. If you have questions, please call me at 715-

take home.

Say, why don’t you follow us on Facebook, we frequently post updates and other stuff on there.

We now have 469 people that like us there and wouldn’t it be great if we could reach 500 or more.

Oh and I almost forgot, the puppies are now on our Web site and Facebook, ready to be adopted. Two have already been adopted so there are five left and I doubt they’ll be with us long.

“Lord, help me to be the person my dog thinks I am.” - Anonymous Have a great week everyone. Licks and tail wags.

The Humane Society of Burnett County is saving lives, one at a time; hsburnettcty.org, 715-8664096, license No. 267335-DS. We’re on Facebook too, why don’t you like us there and follow us.

Dave Peterson

Karen Mangelsen

Mary Dunn, Sharon Syverson, Lida Nordquist, Nina Hines, Karen Mangelsen, Lorrie McQuade and Pat Bahrke were guests of Marlene Swearingen Tuesday.

They enjoyed an afternoon of visiting and playing cards.

Karen Mangelsen met Judy Sigmund at Economart for breakfast Wednesday. They celebrated their friendship.

Weekend guests of Hank and Karen Mangelsen were Hannah and Grace Mangelsen. On Saturday they all went to Cameron for a sixth-grade basketball tournament. Hannah’s team from Siren finished in sixth place.

Joleen and Richard Funk were overnight guests of Lida Nordquist Saturday.

On Sunday, Hank, Karen and Grace Mangelsen went to Rice Lake and were dinner guests at the home of Ron and Juliann Jensen. Wayne, Marie, Gene, Carlotta and Carol Romsos, Rogelio, Elias and Jaxon Jensen, and Erika and Cadence Strickland were there also, Ron’s birthday was celebrated.

Karen Mangelsen will be at the LaFollette Town Hall Tuesday, Jan. 22, from noon to 3 p.m. to collect real estate and personal property taxes and dog license fees.

Academic news BEMIDJI, Minn. – Oak Hills Christian College in Bemidji, Minn., has released the dean’s list for their fall semester.

The following student has met the criteria:

St. Croix Falls

Kierlyn Ward. - submitted ••• days at 6:30 p.m. and Pokeno Fridays at 1 p.m.

ST. CLOUD, Minn. - St. Cloud State University has Try to stay warm and have a good week. Hope to announced the names of 1,432 students whose acasee you at the center. demic achievement placed them on the fall semester dean’s list. To be eligible for the honor, students must have a grade-point average of 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Among them is:

St. Croix Senior Center Marian Edler

We are back on our regular schedule now. Tuesday started with our exercise, followed by Skip-Bo. In the afternoon, games were played. The winners in Dominos were George Meixner, Gladis Weikert and Doug Ortho. The winning team in Hand and Foot was Mary Hennessy and Russ Adams. Elroy Petzel, Bren Nel Ward and Ron Flostad were the winners in 500 cards.

Wednesday afternoon we celebrated the January birthdays with cake and ice cream, then we spent time visiting.

Thursday we had our exercise. In the afternoon Cribbage was played. In the evening, 500 was played.

Friday, Bridge was played in the morning.

Sunday we had our potluck lunch followed by playing 500 cards.

Watch for coming events. AARP will be back to help with the income tax. Call the center at 715-4831901 to set up an appointment. Friday, Jan. 18, at 12:30 p.m., Bingo will be played. On Sunday, Jan. 20, we are planning another potluck lunch followed by 500 cards. On Sunday, Feb. 3, we will have a pork chop lunch at 12:30 p.m., followed by games. Plan to come in and get acquainted with our center and spend some time.

Webb Lake

Alyssa Main, School of Health and Human Services, nursing; and

Grantsburg

John Lee, School of Health and Human Services, radiologic technology. - submitted ••• WINONA, Minn. - The following student was named to the first semester, 2012-13 dean’s list at St. Mary’s University of Minnesota. The list includes 341 undergraduate students who earned a grade-point average of 3.60 or better on a 4.0 scale.

Osceola

Samantha Herbst. - submitted ••• SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Augustana College this week announced that Brennan Olson of Luck has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester of the 2012-2013 academic year. The dean’s list recognizes full-time students who have a minimum of 12 credit hours with grade-point averages at 3.5 or above.

Founded in 1860, Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S.D., is a selective, residential, comprehensive college of the Lutheran Church.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER News from the Service LAWTON, Okla. – Army National Guard Pvt. Nicholas C. Lindgren has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.

During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army history, core values and traditions, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, rifle marksmanship, weapons use, map reading and land navigation, foot marches, armed and unarmed combat, and field maneuvers and tactics.

Lindgren is the son of Sharon Lindgren of Grantsburg.

He is a 2012 graduate of Grantsburg High School.

- submitted •••

Frederic graduate earns title U.S. Marine

DULUTH, Minn. – Area native, Lance Cpl. Jacob Schmidt, 23, earned the title U.S. Marine upon graduating from Marine Corps recruit training in San Diego on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.

Schmidt enters into a proud, lifelong brotherhood composed of the select few men and women who have earned their place in the Corps’ ranks.

Putting his recruit’s honor, courage and commitment to the test, Schmidt faced the physically and mentally rigorous challenges packed into the 13 weeks of Marine Corps boot camp. The training was designed to enhance raw talent and to create the morale and discipline required of all Marines.

During recruit training, Schmidt joined others from across the country to undertake the quest to be among the world’s military elite. He learned timehonored military customs and courtesies and mastered close-order drill. The demanding physical fitness regimen placed Schmidt in the best shape of his life. The training honed vital military skills such as marksmanship, first-aid, martial arts and leadership.

Following approximately 10 days of well-earned leave, Schmidt will attend school to learn his occupational specialty. Then Schmidt will report to his first duty station to gain further knowledge and experience serving with a Marine Corps unit.

Schmidt is a 2007 graduate of Frederic High School in Frederic. He was enlisted by Sgt. Zachary J. Penny from the Marine Corps recruiting office in Duluth, Minn. - submitted •••

Siren Senior Center Nona Severson We had our monthly evening meal on Wednesday with pork roast, mashed potatoes, gravy, green bean casserole, salad bar and cherry pie to finish the meal.

Everything was very good – thanks Lori.

We will be having the monthly potluck on Wednesday, Jan. 16. We hope you can join us and then stay and play 500.

The center is in need of a 50-cup coffeemaker. If anybody has one they would like to donate to the center, it would be appreciated.

Our 500 winners were Mary Ellen Vorwald, Steve Wenthe, Candace Doriott, Anke Olesen and Neil Olson. Spade winners were Janet Heil, Nona Severson, Arvid Pearson, Barb Geske and Tony Rutter.

Stay warm and come to the center – coffee is always on.

Borderline News Bob Brewster

Happy Tails Await Arnell Humane Society of Polk County The Latin word terra means earth and is the basis for the name terrier. This group of dogs were bred to tunnel into the earth or go to ground to exterminate vermin. They are working dogs, bred for their abilities rather than consistent looks. The cairn terrier was bred to be an excellent ratter in fields and on farms. As described in the ASPCA Guide to Dogs, the cairn terrier is assertive, cheerful, eager to please, loves to play but can be nippy with children and may chase cats. The cairn is an ideal companion for a single person or a couple without children. It is a good watchdog that wants to dominate. To many, the cairn terrier is the Toto dog from the “Wizard of Oz.” Our Rosie is a purebred cairn terrier through and through. She is true to her breed description on all accounts. She loves attention and is a happy com-

panion. She is also dominant to other dogs, definitely will chase and possibly harm a cat and requires multiple daily walks or vigorous play in a secured area. Rosie Lilly likes to stay busy. She is a 1-1/2-year-old spayed female cairn with a long wheaten and steel gray wiry coat that does not shed. This makes her a good choice for people who have mild canine allergies. As cute as Rosie is, she is more about a girl with a mission than a cutie pie on the couch. She is looking for a home with an experienced dog owner, familiar with the breed and ready to take on her larger-than-life personality.

The beginning of 2013 has seen many adoptions

at Arnell Humane Society.

All of our Christmas kittens have gone home.

Long-term residents Mitch, the soft orange and white tabby, and Tinkerbell, the declawed brown tabby, each found wonderful homes. Extra-large and overstuffed mitted brown tabby Pee Wee met his match made in heaven and Calliope was just the ticket for a young family from Somerset.

Our dog kennels have seen numerous adoptions. Most recently, Frankie, the one-eyed black Lab mix, found the perfect family and dog pal Teddy, the young, strapping husky/shepherd mix, made the home of a couple complete: Ole, the yellow Lab, will be putting in some fetching miles with his new family and Cookie found her dream home on a farm.

If you haven’t been to one of our meat raffle fundraisers yet, here’s your chance. On Friday, Jan. 25, at 5 p.m., meat will be raffled off at PY’s Saloon and Grill in Osceola. All funds collected from this raffle help to support and care for the animals at the Arnell shelter.

Arnell Memorial Humane Society is at 185 Griffin St. E. in Amery, phone 715-268-7387, or online at arnellhumane.org.

Larsen Family Public Library Tax forms

Book club

The production of some 2012 major tax products, including the Form 1040 and the Instructions for Form 1040, is impacted by the recent passage of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. At this time, we do not have an estimate as to when products will become available on IRS.gov or in print.

January’s selection is “The Warmth of Other Suns: the epic story of America’s great migration”

by Isabel Wilkerson. We meet at 10 a.m., on Tuesday, Jan. 22, in the meeting room.

L. Ron Hubbard book donation

Bridge Publications donated a set of definitive 16 biographical volumes on his life.

These books provide insight into the pioneering perceptions that distinguish his discoveries.

Friends donate to library

On Tuesday, Jan. 8, the Friends of the Library generously donated $1,000 to the library’s building fund and $800 toward the purchase of books for children and youth. The Friends groups hosts a used book sale every second Saturday of the month, sells their own wild rice cookbook and has several other types of fundraising activities during the year. This year, the Friends are planning to host a local author event every month.

LaMoine MacLaughlin Poetry Reading

On Thursday, Jan. 17, at 7:30 p.m., in the Nexen Room at our library, LaMoine MacLaughlin will share his poetry with you. He is the co-founder and executive director of the Northern Lakes Center for the Arts. “A poet weaves enchantment word by word.”

Refreshments will be served. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Everyone welcome!

Bremer Foundation Grant

On Dec. 19, our library received a grant to support the community library which serves residents of Burnett County. We applied for a “wish list” and have received it! Some of the items we “wished” for are a new cataloging computer and monitor for the workroom, a refrigerator and microwave for the meeting room, funds to pay for a donor wall created by the high school shop class, window coverings for sunny windows and a whiteboard easel for meeting room use.

Gratitude is extended to the Bremer Foundation, which does so much to support community action and needs.

Burnett County Literacy seeking volunteers

In collaboration with Northern Waters Literacy, we are seeking literacy volunteers to tutor in reading, math, finances, English as a second language, health and computer literacy.

The next training session for tutors will be held at our library in February. Preregistration is mandatory. To register, please call Northern Waters Literacy at 715-405-7323 or – contact them at nwl@gmail.com. You can make a difference in your community!

AARP tax help

Adult fiction

Bonnie Niemi, (R) representing Friends of the Library, is shown presenting a check for $1,000 to the library board president, Laura Rachford, toward the principal on the library building fund debt. – Photo submitted

Muslim Journeys

Our library was selected to receive a Muslim Journeys Bookshelf, a project of the National Endowment for the Humanities Bridging Cultures initiative. We will receive 25 books and three films.

Later this year we will do some programming with these materials and will inform you of the details.

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group will meet at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 21, in our meeting room.

Preschool story time

Preschool story time meets every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for several good stories, treats and lots of fun.

Brownies

Brownies are meeting every other Tuesday evening at 5:30 p.m. The next meeting will be Tuesday, Jan. 22.

New Friday craft group

The new Friday craft group meets from 10 a.m. to noon the first, third and fourth Fridays of the month.

Bring your own craft to work on. This is a new group and everyone is welcome to come join the experience.

Steady As You Go

Steady As You Go is an exercise program geared Free tax help for taxpayers with low and moder- for older adults to improve Dave Baker and Fran Levings joined 12 other poets or poetry readers on Jan. 6 to read at the Old School ate income, with special attention to those age 60 strength and balance and enArts Center in Sandstone, Minn. Presenters came and older, will be available at the library. Appoint- courage activity. Although the from Wisconsin and Grasston, Minn., to participate ments will be taken at our library for Thursdays 8:30 classes are held in the library with the local people. The enthusiastic audience con- to 11:15 a.m. Returns will be prepared by appoint- meeting room, you still need to only. call physical rehabilitation at Insisted of about 25 persons. Friday, Jan. 18, Dave ment They are computer generated and electronically galls Clinic to register, 715-866Baker and Markville, Minn., artist Dave Drake will be among the 50 artists showing work at the first anniver- filed. Direct deposit of your return is available. Call 4330. sary party and new show opening at the art center in 715-866-7697.

Sandstone. The festivities start at 7 p.m., and are free. Refreshments will be served.

Don’t be bashful; keep them tootsies warm. It’s looking like we’ll need to dig out our subzero slippers from the back of the closet this coming week. Time to Interstate Park is located in St. ST. CROIX FALLS – Join naturalsit back, relax, sip your coffee and browse your many ist Julie Fox at 10 a.m. on Thurs- Croix Falls on Hwy. 35, just a halfgarden seed catalogs. days through March at the Ice Age mile south of Hwy. 8. Nature Center at Wisconsin Interstate story time is free of charge, but a Park for a story and activity cho- state park sticker is required to sen especially for preschoolers and enter the park. For more informatheir parents. Please bring cloth- tion call Fox at 715-483-3747. - subing for outdoor play, weather per- mitted mitting.

• “The Last Runaway” by Tracy Chevalier • “The Husband List” by Janet Evanovich • “Collateral Damage” by Stuart Woods • “Though Mountains Fall” by Dale Cramer • “The Tutor’s Daughter” by Julie Klassen • “Shiver” by Karen Robards • “Home by Dark” by Marta Perry

Adult nonfiction

• “The Complete Guide to Plumbing” by Black & Decker • “Our Mark on this Land” by Ren and Helen Davis • “Essential Baby Sign Language” by Teresa R. Simpson • “Outcasts and Angels” by Edna Sayers • “Silent Spring” by Rachel Carson

Children

• “Polar Bear Morning” by Lauren Thompson

Junior

• “Road Trip” by Gary Paulsen • “American Girl: Caroline 1812,” “Meet Caroline,” “A Surprise for Caroline”, “Caroline Takes a Chance,” “Caroline’s Battle” and “Changes for Caroline,” all written by Kathleen Ernst.

• “Wolves of the Beyond: Star Wolf” by Kathryn Lasky

DVD

• “Dark Knight Rises” • “Men in Black 3” • “The Bourne Legacy”

Hours and information

Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m.

– 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. For more information contact the library at 715-866-7697, Web site: webster.wislib.org. Online catalog: merlin.nwls.lib.wi.us/search.

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Osceola Schools get $82,000 donation Mental health programming to get a boost OSCEOLA - Mental health programming in the Osceola School District got a boost from an $82,000 donation from the Osceola Community Health Foundation.

“With these funds, previously unfunded programs will become sustainable efforts that will enhance the lives of our current and future students,” said Jenifer Frank, school district business manager.

The foundation and school district have been working on addressing mental health for the community’s youth for months, according to Sue Gerlach, foundation director. These months of work culminated in December with the foundation’s Holiday Gala, where $82,241 was raised

to support mental health programming in the district.

“We were cautious going into this event because mental health has previously been a taboo subject. In the end, we were overwhelmed by the outcome,” said Gerlach.

“The community came together to support change through record-breaking numbers of sponsorships, auction donations and in attendance.”

Students and staff members will benefit from these funds through the implementation of the district’s Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Program. The program includes behavioral expectations instruction, targeted group interventions, individualized counseling, community suicide prevention presentations, and data collection to more effectively implement PBIS practices.

The district is excited for the additional support program to help students become successful citizens.

Based on county and school information, the foundation created a strategic plan to focus funding of: depression and suicide prevention, obesity, and drug and alcohol abuse prevention. This year’s Holiday Gala, presented by Central Bank, Knutson Construction and St. Croix Orthopaedics, was the first foundation event of the year to support these targeted focus areas.

OCHF is a regional nonprofit organization that has given more than $11.9 million to Osceola Medical Center and other community nonprofit organizations. The foundation’s mission is building healthy communities by fostering charitable support for OMC and the health-related needs of the people in the Upper St. Croix Valley. For more information about OCHF, the Holiday Gala or other activities, go to MyOCHF.org. - from OCHF

Successful bloodmobile visit at Siren Covenant Church

SIREN – The Burnett County Chapter of the St. Paul Red Cross service had a successful drawing at the Siren Covenant Church, Tuesday, Jan. 8. Despite the season of illnesses, 73 clients presented themselves, and 71 units of blood were produced. These included six double cell unit donors, 59 whole-blood donors and five deferral clients.

Multiple donors receiving pins included: Wayne Koball, 1 gallon; Mary Okonek, 2 gallons; and Carol Borman, 9 gallons. First-time donors were Keith Carlson, Evelyn Weber and Carolyn Nasman.

The St. Paul Red Cross Services phoned donors for appointments or requested them to call the 800 number and make an appointment for the drawing.

The Siren American Legion Auxiliary provided volunteers and canteen snacks of homemade cookies, crackers, pretzels, juice and coffee.

Gratitude is extended to the Siren Covenant Church for the use of their facility.

Local volunteers included: Katie Hedlund, coordinator; Laura Jensen, Avis Morrison, Cathy Hinze, Barbara

Lyga, Ethel Daniels, Marjorie Lee, Rose Nelson, Donis Taylor, Wanda Flanigan and Donna Tjader. Loading assistants were Kay and Galen Daniels.

The Red Cross recognizes and appreciates donors and volunteers who make this effort a worthwhile cause.

When you give blood, you give someone another birthday, another anniversary, another laugh, another hug, another chance. – submitted by Katie Hedlund

Donations sought for garage sale fundraiser FREDERIC – The high school band and show choir are sponsoring an indoor garage sale fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 26, to assist music students with the cost of their Disney performance trip in March and they would greatly appreciate any donations.

Maybe it’s time to clean out the closets or the garage?

Kids outgrown their toys/clothes? Too much stuff?

If you have any items taking up valuable space, please consider donating them to their cause. They will take furniture in good condition, shoes, gently used clothing, accessories, jewelry, sporting equipment, power tools, electronics, books, toys, art supplies, baby items, gardening items, bicycles, video games, phone accessories, computers and cameras.

Scheduled donation drop-off times are as follows: Items can be dropped off near the south door of the elementary school in the band room on Tuesday, Jan. 22, from 1-3 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 23, from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 24, from 1-3 p.m., and at the elementary school cafeteria east door from 1:30-5:30 p.m., on Friday, Jan. 25.

If you have questions, please call Brenda Buck at 715-4724062.

The indoor sale will be held on Saturday, Jan. 26, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. - submitted

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COON LAKE CLASSIC ICE-FISHING CONTEST

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Registration begins at 9 a.m.

All proceeds go toward Frederic/Luck Softball Program

ICE

GALFING On Coon Lake 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Frederic Junior Class Fundraiser For Prom

PANCAKE BREAKFAST At The Pilgrim Lutheran Church 8 - 11 a.m.

VINTAGE SNOWMOBILE SHOW At Frederic Depot 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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GET BACK TO NATURE

CROSSCOUNTRY SKIING

At Coon Lake Trail & Trade River Trail

8 a.m. - Dark Weather Permitting

ICE SKATING

At The Frederic Rink

10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Weather Permitting

GARAGE SALE

8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Frederic Elementary School

Proceeds go toward Band & Show Choir Florida Trip

Sponsored by the Frederic Chamber of Commerce & Frederic Village Park & Rec.

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Webster students in area honor band

Frederic High School band students make great music

On Monday, Jan. 7, eight Webster students participated in the 2013 Upper St. Croix Valley Music Association Honor Band and Honor Jazz Band. They, along with top band students from other area schools, spent all day rehearsing at Somerset High School. The honor band was conducted by Dr. Kristin Tjornehoj from the University of Wisconsin, River Falls, and the honor jazz band was conducted by Larry Neumann, director of Century College Jazz Ensemble. A concert was performed at 6:30 that evening. Shown (L to R) are: AmySue Greiff, Mikayla Hatfield, Gabby Schiller, Alyx Hatfield, Caleb Wilson, Mallory Daniels, Darren Deal and Matt Smith.

- Photo submitted

Eight students from Frederic High School band participated in Upper St. Croix Valley Music Association Honor Band at Somerset on Monday, Jan. 7. The USCVMA honor band experience provides the opportunity for select students to immerse themselves in an invigorating environment of music making under the direction of a distinguished guest conductor. The students spent the day rehearsing with 80 students from Webster, Siren, Grantsburg, Luck, Unity, St. Croix Falls, Somerset, Osceola and Amery. The guest conductor was Dr. Kris Tjornehoj, director of bands at UW-River Falls. An evening concert was presented. Frederic High School band students participating included (L to R) back row: Eric Chenal on tuba, Christa White on clarinet, Melana Nelson on clarinet and Thor Lundeen on tuba. Front row: Elise Coddington on clarinet, Daniel Larson on percussion, Natalie Phernetton on bari saxophone and McKenna Rognrud on flute. – Photo submitted

Who says schoolwork has to be boring?

LUCK – Not the physics students from Luck and Siren who spent part of Wednesday, Jan. 9, studying friction, acceleration, deceleration, lift, initial velocity and maximum velocity, while having fun inner-tubing at Wild Mountain. With the help of their teachers, Dean Roush of Luck and Brian Webster of Siren, the students took measurements, formed hypotheses and then put them to the test on the slopes. - submitted

After a speedy trip down the hill, Luck students Travis Muller, Dylan LeMay, Tim Wortman and Geoffrey Maiden Mueller discuss physics while pulling their inner tubes back to the conveyor belt for another ride. – Photos

by Lori Nelson

Luck senior Tim Wortman sails down the hill at Wild Mountain during the physics field trip.

Beef weigh-in sees 55 exhibitors

POLK COUNTY - The Polk County Fair 2013 Beef Quality Meats Weigh In, held Dec. 1, 2012, brought in 86 steers and 55 exhibitors. According to Polk County UW-Extension office statistics, this is the lowest number of beef weighed in since 1997, and also the lowest number of exhibitors.

The 2012 Polk County Fair had a showing of 107 steers and 65 exhibitors. Several factors were cited as possible causes for the lower numbers such as mounting feed costs, high cattle prices and exhibitors who changed their minds about showing a steer.

The exhibitors who show steers spend many hours feeding, grooming and training their animals over a minimum of eight months or longer. The lucky exhibitors who feed their steers to proper market grade, and are chosen by the judge during the ranking portion of the beef steer show, will advance to the Quality Meats Auction on Saturday night, July 27, at the Polk County Fair.

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Jack Frost Fest

Spooner

Serving hot beverages at the St. Francis booth are Anna Emerson, Tiana Barrett, Sophia DelFiacco and Rachel Medley. The eighth-grade students worked hard at the fundraiser Saturday, Jan. 12, that helps to keep their school open.

Photos by Larry Samson

BELOW: Spooner youth hockey players Gibson Walsh and Cale Cleveland are having fun competing in the Jack’s Pond Hockey Tournament.

Norm Pokorny and Wanda Lindenberger are a brother and sister team grilling turkey legs on the ice for the Relay For Life team, Bosom Buddies. There were many vendors selling warm food and hot beverages.

Sabastian Soltis poses with his trophy for the snowmobile he and his father rebuilt.

Cherie Hagen and her 3-year-old son, Reid, try their hand at turkey bowling. Jack Frost had many family events to do on a cold winter day.

Claire Cleveland is pretty in pink with her color-coordinated outfit. The 5-year-old learned to skate in the Spooner Area Youth Hockey program Learn To Skate. Whether she goes on to play hockey or competes in figure skating, she has learned a winter skill that she will enjoy in her adulthood.

Alexander Allen-Snarski has a different style in the turkey bowl event, or maybe he just misunderstood. It was all fun at the Spooner Chamber of Commerce Jack Frost Fest held on Saturday, Jan. 12. The festival is a get-together to celebrate winter and the fun things to do when all bundled up.

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National Honor Society induction

Luck

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer LUCK - Luck High School held their National Honor Society induction on Monday, Jan. 14, where 10 new members were admitted to the elite chapter, on top of 18 current members. The event included a keynote presentation by LHS teacher Dean Roush, as well as special ceremonies to exhibit the background of the society.

The 2013 NHS inductees included one senior, four juniors and five sophomores.

The Luck chapter of the National Honor Society posed for a photo after their new-member induction ceremony on Monday, Jan. 14.

Pictured seniors (not in order): Jaimee Buck, Katelyn Dinnies, Taylor Joy, Hannah Karl, Kylie Rich, Evan Armour, Logan Potvin, Brodie Kunze, Geoffrey Maiden Mueller, Alex Richey, Avery Steen, Matt Thompson and Kyle Hunter. Juniors: Tessa Clemenson, Travis Muller, Luck senior Avery Steen was inducted into the NHS Bella Nelson, Abbie Otlo, Whitney Petersen, Alicia Sund, Haley Dikkers, Jillian Klatt, Camille Marsten and Karsten Petersen. Sopholast year but was unable to attend the ceremony. She mores: Jenni Holdt, Tanner Nielsen, Jes Pedersen, Katie Pfaff and Farrah Welch. – Photos by Greg Marsten is shown here lighting her ceremonial candle.

The 2013 Luck High School NHS inductees are pictured (L to R) front row: Jillian Klatt, Camille Marsten, Jenni Holdt, Farrah Welch and Haley Dikkers. Back row: Katie Pfaff, Karsten Petersen, Kyle Hunter, Jes Pedersen and Tanner Nielsen.

Luck students and staff take part in food drive

Luck teacher Dean Roush was the keynote speaker for the NHS induction event.

Luck Superintendent Rick Palmer helps FFA officers Colton Branville and Isaiah Tretsven deliver donated items to the Loaves & Fishes Interfaith Food Shelf.

Luck students and staff participated in an FFA-led food drive during December. They donated 616 pounds of food and $105 to the Loaves & Fishes Interfaith Food Shelf. RIGHT: FFA officer Colton Branville carries some of the donated food from the school for the trip to the Loaves & Fishes Interfaith Food Shelf.

- Photos submitted Luck junior Bella Nelson lit her candle on Monday for her NHS induction from last year, as she was unable to attend the 2012 ceremony.

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Festival Theatre to hold auditions for "James and the Giant Peach"

ST. CROIX FALLS - Festival Theatre will hold auditions on Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 28 and 29, for community youth, age 5 to 18, in the Youth & Family Theatre production of “James and the Giant Peach.”

Audition registration is required in advance.

“The cast includes all the famous characters from the Roald Dahl story,” said Seth Kaltwasser, arts education coordinator for the show which opens in midMarch. In addition to Kaltwasser, Jaclyn Johnson, Andrew Benson, director, and a guest artist, a professional actor, performing in the production will serve as teaching artists for theater workshops, which will take place during the rehearsal process.

Festival Theatre’s Youth and Family Theatre Series was started in 2008 and provides a great opportunity for community participation in the performing arts.

Though it is not a requirement, the spring show is particularly wonderful for parents who wish to be directly involved along with their children by providing technical theater and publicity support.

Registration is required to audition and all the details can be received by sending an e-mail request to boxoffice@ festivaltheatre.org. An audition workshop will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 22, to help beginning actors know what to expect during the audition process and to answer questions about participation. A mandatory parent/guardian orientation will be held for all youth who are invited to callback auditions.

St. Croix Festival Theatre is located in downtown St. Croix Falls, at 210 N. Washington St. For more information or to register for auditions, call the Festival Theatre box office at 715-483-3387. - from Festival Theatre

Purple Stew – A Youth and Family Theatre activity. - Special photo

Family selected for home to be rehabbed in Luck

by Jackie Thorwick Special to the Leader LUCK - Last year a terribly blighted home in Milltown was rehabbed into a beautiful, energy-efficient home by Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity, working with mostly volunteer labor. The rehab was a first for the nonprofit home builder, and now the organization is set to do it again – this time in Luck.

A home at 700 E. Park Ave. is already undergoing the first stages of deconstruction by the eager homeowner-to-be and a few volunteers. The project will not start in earnest until March.

A kickoff ceremony for this project will be held at the home at 700 E. Park Ave., Luck, this Saturday, Jan. 19, at 10 a.m. All are welcome to come and meet the Taylor family and join in a brief service to bless the project.

The family Tom Taylor came into the Habitat office the morning after his son was born last July. He’d been up all night with his wife, Julia, as she gave birth to Jacob. He said, “It’s time to think of the future for my son – I need to apply for a home.”

Taylor is a disabled vet. He served in Desert Storm, Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as in many other places. A helicopter crash in 2007 ended his military career of 23 years. Taylor wants for his son something he didn’t have – a traditional home.

He was raised by his grandparents until he was 8 and then by foster parents.

Tom’s wife, Julia, had to leave her home when she was young. Julia was born high in the mountains of Tinca, Peru. She moved to Lima in 1988 when she was 14 because terrorists came to her hometown, killing anyone who opposed them. In Lima, she lived with her brother. She cared for her uncle and became a nurse, al-

Veteran Tom Taylor and his wife, Julia, will work with Habitat for Humanity to rehab a home in Luck for their family. Taylor applied for a home the morning after their son, Jacob Patrick Ollanta Taylor, was born. - Photo submitted though the Peruvian license is not valid here in the U.S. Tom and Julia met through Julia’s sister who works in Milltown.

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We love our guns, but …

Is an elementary school an appropriate place for a gun show?

by Jessica Beecroft Special to the Leader SPOONER – At the Spooner Area School District Board of Education meeting on Monday, Jan. 14, about 80 people were in attendance as the board listened to people speak in favor and against continuing to hold a gun show at the Spooner Elementary School.

Although the board decided not to take action on the issue at this meeting, the public has made their opinion clear. Even those speaking against having the gun show at the elementary school said they were in favor of guns.

It was more a debate on whether or not the elementary school is an appropriate place to host the show. Other venue considerations for the gun show mentioned include the Spooner High School or the Spooner Ice House.

Members of the Indianhead Rifle and Pistol Club have indicated they would like to continue to have access to the local elementary school for their annual gun show in April. The club has used the school for the last two decades with no complaints. Now that the nation has mourned the loss of 20 children and seven others at Sandy Hook Elementary School on Dec. 14, the idea of having a gun show at the elementary school has drawn a lot of attention.

Wisconsin law restricts citizens from bringing guns within 1,000 feet of public schools, but it makes exceptions for gun shows by licensed gun manufacturers and dealers. Indianhead Rifle and Pistol Club representatives have said safety is their top priority and they have had no incidents at all.

Jackie, a concerned citizen, said, “I was confused and surprised when I learned that a gun show would be held at our elementary school. I believe we should follow movement of the rest of the country and role model a consistent message to our children. As a community

Ed Morgan, along with several others, spoke to the Spooner Board of Education members in support of the gun show Monday evening, Jan. 14. - Photo by Jessica Beecroft

member, I recommend that the school board no longer make exceptions to the policy that our school facility will be a gun-free zone.”

Dan Botty, a 12-year veteran in the Marine Corps and a part-time Spooner police officer, said, “I believe the gun show has no problems. It is a matter of education for our children. It educates our children on the use of guns - the proper use of guns. It’s not something to be scared of.

The reason why we have a free country is because of the men that are willing to put their lives in danger for other people and they use a gun to do it.”

With all the concerned citizens, only two people spoke to say they were against having the gun show at the school. Although several people encouraged the board of education to keep the gun show at the school facility, it was often mentioned that they should consider moving it

to the Spooner High School.

“Why would you not have a gun show?” asked Dennis Wood, owner of Sarona Gun Works.

Tim Brabec, member of the Indianhead Rifle and Pistol Club, just wanted a yes or no answer so they could make a plan for another venue if they needed to.

After listening to the board of education discuss having the gun show, it seemed that out of the seven voting members, it was three against, three for, and one undecided vote. Christina Martina could be the deciding vote. The board decided not to vote at this time because Martina asked if the gun show could ensure that all the vendors at the gun show were, in fact, licensed. An expected vote will be at the next meeting on Monday, Feb. 11.

Both sides claim victory in latest wolf hunt ruling

by Gil Halsted Wisconsin Public Radio MADISON - A Dane County judge has ruled hunters can use dogs to hunt wolves, but he struck down a rule that allows hunters to train dogs to do that hunting. The somewhat confusing ruling left both sides claiming partial victory in the legal dispute over wolf hunting.

The attorney for the Department of Natural Resources,

Tim Andryk, says the split ruling will give the department time to hold hearings and write permanent regulations restricting the use of dogs in the state’s new wolf hunt. “Meeting with our stakeholders, talk to the tribes about it. So we got an extensive year worth of public meeting hearings, public input on permanent rules on the wolf season which will address dogs and all other issues.”

But the attorney for one of the humane societies, Carl Sinderbrand, says the Friday, Jan. 4, ruling also included strong criticism of the DNR and hunters groups. He says while dogs can still hunt wolves, at least their owners can’t train them by tracking wolves out of season. “You know when I see a piece of marble cake I‘d like to eat it all, but I can be satisfied with just one slice.”

Cold weather doesn't necessarily mean safe ice STATEWIDE - An incident on a central Wisconsin lake Thursday, Jan. 3, is prompting a warning about the dangers of taking heavy vehicles out on the ice. Conditions may not be as safe as they look.

An SUV broke through the ice on Pike Lake in Hatley and sank straight to the bottom, even though it was driven by an experienced fisherman after several days of cold weather. DNR conservation warden Ben Herzfeldt says the driver thought it would be safe, because other trucks were already on the lake.

“There were other vehicles on Pike Lake when this one went through,” he says. “You know, they just had a little bit bigger and heavier vehicle, and got a little bit off to one side and an accident happened. It’s good to exercise caution. Just because you see other people on the lake doesn’t mean it’s safe for you to be out there.”

Wisconsin lakes got a late start freezing because of warm weather in November and December. Ice on a frozen lake might not be as safe as it looks. - Photo by Glen Moberg/WPR

Herzfeldt says a number of factors can make ice unsafe: the depth of the water, a current or an underlying weed bed. He says the recent heavy snowfall may also have been a factor.

“The snow acts as an insulator, so when you get a thicker layer of snow on that ice, even the colder temperature is going to have trouble making that good thick ice,” he says. “People, they’ll actually plow trails on it, get that snow off the ice, so that colder temperature can make thicker ice for those ice roads for people to drive on.”

Herzfeldt says Wisconsin lakes also got a late start freezing because of warm weather in November and December. Once a vehicle goes through the ice, a driver has 30 days to pull it out before facing serious fines.

Selling timber POLK/BURNETT COUNTIES - You get an officiallooking letter in the mail, with fancy letterhead and personally addressed. It usually says something like, “We were working in your area or cutting timber on your neighbors, and just happened to notice that your woods needs cutting too, and because we’re already here, we will give you a good price.”

His crew will handle it all from beginning to end, no worries.

What’s the problem?

Most timber buyers, loggers and foresters are hardworking and honest; they don’t last long if they’re not.

Unfortunately though, some buyers, agents and/or consultants can take advantage of unknowing landowners.

They don’t tell you the whole story. It is not illegal and only borderline unethical. They are, more than likely, not working in your area nor have they ever seen your timber. That letter you got might just be like all the other junk mail you get. Your name just ended up on a list somewhere.

The timber agent, we’ll call them, doesn’t really know the needs of your woods unless they look at it, and then you have to hope they can give an impartial judgment.

This bias is tough to overcome because they have an interest , only it is probably different than yours. It’s not worth it to them any other way. This bias can influence what trees they cut and what you’re left with.

Most loggers don’t advertise or use mass mailings to get work. They use word of mouth, and if they do a good

job, this word is all they need.

Unless you have experience in managing and selling timber, the DNR recommends getting advice well in advance from a professional forester. How much help you need will depend on your experience, how much timber you have, how valuable it is and whether you can be around to administer the sale or not.

A professional forester is just that. Check him out. Is he really a forester? What is his education and training?

Does he have local references? Does he use a written contract? How does he get paid? Will he give you a copy of his buyer list? Does he buy wood also? Does he consider your objectives for the property?

A knowledgeable forester, taking your objectives into account, can actually improve your woods, for certain objectives, by harvesting timber. No two woodlots are identical; knowledge of how different forest types grow is essential. It is a rare woodlot that can be improved by merely cutting the big trees and leaving the small ones.

Ask questions and do your homework. You can’t put the trees back.

Professional assistance is available from reputable private consultant foresters, industrial foresters, and the Department of Natural Resources foresters.

Plan your timber harvest(s) five, 10, or more years in advance. Professional foresters can age your timber and tell you when it will be mature. Ideally, the design and location of your timber sale should be laid out before the cutter comes driving up your lane. A professional

forester will have no problem telling you to wait, if that’s what your woods needs.

Getting professional advice can add value to your timber and helps ensure that you still have a viable, productive woodlot after the harvest, and that it will be worth something to your children. Also, they can design a harvest around your other concerns like recreation or wildlife habitat improvement.

Lists of consultant and industrial foresters cooperating with the DNR are available from your local DNR forester, Polk County 715-485-3518, Burnett County 715866-8201- from the DNR

Sniff Out a Great Deal in the Classifieds.

Shoppers with a nose for bargains head straight for the Classifieds. In the Classifieds, you can track down deals on everything from cars to canine companions. It’s easy to place an ad or find the items you want, and it’s used by hundreds of area shoppers every day.

Ads For The Advertisers Or The Leader Can Be Placed At The Leader Newspaper Office!

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OBITUARIES

Grantsburg Public Library Youth Chess Club

Steven “Pete” William Tjader

Wednesdays at 3:45 p.m. Discover new and fun chess-playing strategies. This program is for ages 10 to 18 and all chess-playing abilities.

After-school reading program

The after-school reading program is held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:45 p.m.

All children that want to improve their reading ability are encouraged to attend this free, volunteer-based program. The children that attend can take the bus after school to the library, enjoy a snack and then work one-on-one with volunteers from the community.

Preschool story time

These are members of the Youth Chess Club. The club meets Wednesdays after school at the library. – Photo submitted

Tax forms and AARP tax preparation

Thank You Everyone

Thank you for all the prayers, cards, calls and visits since my surgery. Dennis and Penny for the plant, Bremer Bank for the plant, Tammy & Tom for the meal they made, Missy for the visits and calls. My family, Mike, Lindsey, Jeremy, Sadie, Riley and Landon. Roger and Darlene for my awesome throne and being my chauffeur.

My husband, Todd, for being there with me from the beginning. And especially Lakeview Hospital, staff and Dr. Dubois.

Perpetual book sale

Next time you are at the library check out the shelves stuffed with wonderful gently read books: fiction, nonfiction, mysteries, children’s books and young adult books. There are lots of gems. The selection changes, so check often!

Library hours

Monday, noon – 6 p.m.; Tuesday, noon – 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Thursday, noon – 6 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. – noon.

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Jean R. Rheingans Jean R. Rheingans, 69, resident of Luck, died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at Little Hospice in Edina, Minn.

Memorial services will be held at Luck Lutheran Church in Luck, on Tuesday, Jan. 22, at 11 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service.

Online condolences may be left at rowefh.com or wicremationcenter.com. Please return to these Web sites for updated information or call Bruce Rowe at 715-4722444. Rowe Funeral Home of Luck and the Northwest Wisconsin Cremation Center in Milltown have been entrusted with funeral arrangements.

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Preschool story time is every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Preschool story hour is a drop-in program for preschool-age children and accompanying adults. This fun and interactive program combines activities such as read-aloud stories and craft activities and introduces children to listening skills, picture books and the joy of reading.

Steven “Pete” William Tjader, 62, passed away Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, in his home, after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born Jan. 25, 1950, in Siren, to William and Elaine (Kosloski) Tjader. Pete graduated from Siren High School in 1968. He enlisted in the Army in 1968, serving in Korea for 13 months and was honorably discharged in 1970. He married Bonnie Brussat on Sept. 7, 1974. They made their home in Eau Claire where they raised their two children, Jonathan and Amanda. In 2005, Pete and Bonnie moved to Siren. Pete retired in 2006, after working many years as an operating engineer for several utility companies.

Pete was a member of the Operating Engineers, Local 139 and the Lund-Brown American Legion Post 132.

Pete enjoyed being outdoors, especially gardening, fishing, hunting and feeding the birds. He loved attending Jonathan and Amanda’s soccer, baseball, basketball and softball games. Recently he spent many hours in the bleachers following the Dragon football and basketball teams. He was an avid Packer and Brewer fan. His granddaughters, Lara and Ayla, meant the world to him and he loved having them stay at the “cabin.” Pete enjoyed taking them to the beach, berry picking, ATVing, fishing, flying kites, hunting for monarch caterpillars, sneaking candy and taking them along on trips. Pete had a passion for traveling and would spend months planning their trips to include seeing family, friends, historic sites, battle re-enactments and pyrotechnic displays. Pete loved fireworks and was known to “salute” neighbors and golfers alike. He enjoyed his “coffee buds” where he spent mornings identifying and solving world problems.

Pete was preceded in death by his parents, William and Elaine Tjader.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Bonnie; children, Jonathan and Amanda (Henry); grandchildren, Lara and Ayla Bluemel; brothers, Mike (Carleen), Tim (Donna), Dennis (Bonnie) and Paul (Val); along with many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

A memorial service for Pete was held Jan. 3 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Siren with Pastor Paul Peterson officiating. Online condolences can be made at swedbergtaylor.com.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to SwedbergTaylor Family Funeral Home.

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Ardyce Joyce Fornengo Ardyce Joyce Fornengo, 84, Bone Lake, Milltown, formerly of Amery, passed away on Jan. 8, 2013, at the Golden Age Manor after a very short battle with cancer.

She was born on Nov. 7, 1928, in Range, to Jerry and Florence (Pearson) Gamache. Ardyce graduated high school from Balsam Lake in 1947. In 1949, she married Dominic Fornengo and the couple lived in Milltown, Silver Bay, Staten Island, N.Y., and finally settled back in Range, on her family’s farm. In 1957, they welcomed a son, Tom, into their lives, and in 1962, they also welcomed their daughter, Cindy.

Ardyce worked as a nurse’s aide for many years at Golden Age Manor where she also retired from. In 1978, they moved closer to Amery and lived on the Apple River where Donn could fish and she could tend to her flower gardens.

They spent many evenings entertaining guest, playing 500, Cribbage or board games. In 1982 after Donn retired, they decided to do some traveling, bought a motor home and headed south to many different destinations. After a few years of traveling to different locations, they decided that they liked Arizona best and bought a park model trailer in Apache Junction where they had a lot of friends to spend their winters with. After Donn passed away in 2003, Ardyce was lucky enough to rekindle an old friendship with Bob Wulf and eventually moved into Bob’s house on Bone Lake. This is when she joined the Red Hats and enjoyed all the different things that they had to offer. She also loved to play cards, Bingo or cribbage whenever she had the chance.

Ardyce was preceded in death by her father, Jerry Gamache; her mother, Florence (Pearson) Gamache; sister, Helen Peterson; sister, June Donatelle; and husband, Dominic Fornengo.

Ardyce leaves to celebrate her memory her sister, Eunice (Vern) Durne; son, Tom Fornengo; daughter, Cindy (Tim) Williams; granddaughter, Hannah Fornengo; grandson, Sam Fornengo; her very, very special friend, Bob Wulf; as well as many, many loving relatives and friends.

Visitation was held Friday, Jan. 11, at the Williamson White Funeral Home. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, from Elim Lutheran Church in Range.

Interment was at the Elim Cemetery. Friends and family may sign and online guestbook and view a video tribute by visiting williamsonwhite.com.

The Williamson - White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery was entrusted with arrangements.

Frederick E. Stener Frederick E. Stener, age 85, a resident of Siren, died Jan. 10, 2013, at Frederic Nursing & Rehab Center. Frederick was born in Siren on Jan. 24, 1927, the son of Phillip and Lydia Stener. He attended Siren School, graduating in 1944. In 1945, he joined the United States Navy serving during World War II and the Korean conflict. He was honorably discharged in 1952 as a hospital corpsman first class.

When he got out of the service he went to work for the Creamery Factory in Siren. In 1948, he started working for Martin Neilsen in Milltown, helping build the fire hall, post office and the Luck Pioneer Home. He then took a job in 1956 for Morse Builders in Siren. Frederick and Mary Ann were married on Sept. 28, 1957, in Luck. After all that he became a self-employed carpenter until he retired in 1989. In his free time he enjoyed being outdoors hunting and fishing. He also liked gardening, crafts and spending time in his shop woodworking.

He was preceded in death by his son, Robert Frederick; his parents, Phillip and Lydia Stener; and his siblings, Stanley, Bennie, Louis, Phyllis, Caroline and David.

Frederick is survived by his wife, Mary Ann and daughter, Louise Cole (Mike Johnson); grandchildren, Richard and Phillip Cole, Heather Cole, Melinda Fair; great-grandchildren, Carson and Waylon Cole; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 14, at Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Siren Chapel with Pastor Steve Ward officiating. Interment followed at Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Spooner. Pallbearers were Richard Cole, Mike Johnson, Philip Stener, Davy Stener, Joe Brunclik, Corey Brunclik, Jeff Simpkins and Phillip Cole. Honorary pallbearers were Jerry Pias, Wally Nelson, John Donlin, Dair Stewart, George Doriott and Jeff Moser. Online condolences can be made at swedberg-taylor.com.

Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Siren.

Donna J. Zins Donna J. Zins, 73, resident of Milltown, died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, at her residence.

No services are being planned at this time.

Online condolences may be left at rowefh.com or wicremationcenter.com. Please continue to check these Web sites for updated information or call Bruce Rowe at 715-472-2444.

Rowe Funeral Home of Luck and the Northwest Wisconsin Cremation Center in Milltown have been entrusted with funeral arrangements.

OBITUARIES Carolyn M. D’Jock

Robert J. Cheeney

Carolyn M. D’Jock, 81, Eau Claire, passed away peacefully Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at her home in Eau Claire with her family and St. Joseph’s Hospice at her side.

Carolyn was born on Sept. 9, 1931, in Trempealeau, Town of Hale, to Raymond and Anna (Roskos) Zimmerman.

She graduated from Independence High School and attended Eau Claire Vocational School. She worked as a legal secretary for a law firm and then as a program assistant to the deans of the College of Nursing, UW-Eau Claire, until her retirement from the university.

Carolyn married Dennis F. D’Jock on Aug. 4, 1956, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Eau Claire. She was actively involved with the Newman Center, Immaculate Conception Ladies Society and the Catholic Church. She enjoyed gardening and raising her five children.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Anna (Roskos) Zimmerman; her brothers, Dominic and Benjamin Zimmerman; and her sisters, Phyllis Reetz and Agnes Zimmerman.

Carolyn is survived by her husband of 57 years, Dennis F. D’Jock; her five children, Deborah Pahl of Rochester, Minn., Denyson D’Jock (Sharlene) of Byron, Minn., Bridget Evers (Ron) of Janesville, Minn., Michael D’Jock (Nadia) of Danbury, and Michelle D’Jock (Olivier) Ewing, N.J.; grandchildren Holly, Megan, and Kaylee Pahl, Roxane and Justine Phillip, Casey and Lindsey Evers, and Caitance, Jorja and Tiffany Richards; and great-grandchildren Brent Pahl and Wyatt Reeves.

Visitation was held Monday, Jan. 14, at Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Siren Chapel. Funeral service was held Tuesday, Jan. 15, at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Frederic. Burial followed at the Siren Lakeview Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at swedberg-taylor.com.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Siren Chapel, 715-349-4800, was entrusted with arrangements.

Robert Joseph Cheeney, 78, St. Croix Falls, formerly of North Branch, Minn., died Dec. 31, 2012, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minn.

Robert was born Feb. 22, 1934, in Bottineau, N.D., to Wilfred and Philomene Theresa (Guimond) Cheeney, the third of seven children.

He was raised on the windswept plains of North Dakota, attended country school in Bottineau County, transported by a horse-drawn cart handmade by his father. He moved with his family by car and train to Minnesota in their great adventure of 1948. Bob graduated from North Branch High School in 1952. He joined the Navy and got his basic training at Great Lakes.

He met Catherine (Katie) Favorite and they married in the summer of 1956. They were stationed at several bases including San Diego, Oceana, Virginia and Sicily.

They were the proud parents of four sons, Rory born in 1957, Robert in 1959, Robin in 1960 and Randy in 1961.

While serving in the Navy, he worked in air traffic control, it was his second favorite job,the first was being a dad. Other employment included exterminator, factory worker, chef, mess cook in the National Guard, tree trimmer working with his father several years in the North Branch area, and the nonsalaried job of full-time tease and general agitator. Everyone he cared for was the recipient of his teasing … all done with a twinkle in his blue eyes and a smile on his lips.

In San Diego, he married Hazel Steinsick, and with her children, Frank, Rodney and Tina, they moved to Minnesota, and shared life together. Later, he married Judy Gustafson, and she and her children, Chris, Jeff, Valerie, Chad and Angela, and grandchildren became a big part of his life. He missed them when he was no longer involved in their lives.

He was a longtime member of St. Gregory’s Church in North Branch and later St. Joseph’s Church in Taylors Falls, Minn. He belonged to the Forest Lake chapter of the Knights of Columbus.

Bob loved fishing, playing pool, hunting, fishing, outdoors, birds, novels by Louis L’Amour, everything naval and nature, Catholic Christian faith, his sons, grandchildren and ice fishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother August of Ely, Minn.

He is survived by sons, Rory of Utah, Robert of Washington, Robin and Randy and grandsons of California; and siblings, David (Virginia) of Tennesse, Rose Harris of Florida, Lorna Schad of Minnesota, Wil of Arizona and Elaine (Jerry) Boucher of Wisconsin; many nieces, especially Amy, Mary Colette, Marie and Jacquie; nephews, cousins and friends. Son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, friend. “ Much loved ornery old fart!”

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, Jan. 19, 11 a.m., with visitation at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Taylors Falls, Minn. Private interment. Memorials are preferred to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250 or Crex Meadows Wildlife Area,102 E. Crex Ave., Grantsburg, WI 54840, or donors choice.

Online condolences may be left at rowefh.com or wicremationcenter.com. Please continue to check these Web sites for updated information or call Bruce Rowe at 715-472-2444.

Rowe Funeral Home of Luck and the Northwest Wisconsin Cremation Center in Milltown have been entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Laura Lydia Koehler Laura Lydia Koehler, 89, Osceola, died peacefully Jan. 11, 2013.

She was born on her family’s farm in the Town of Beaver, Polk County, on April 21, 1923, to William and Ida. Laura was baptized and confirmed at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Turtle Lake. After attending Beaver School and Turtle Lake High School in Turtle Lake, Laura worked as a maid for Phillip Stringer at his home on Goodrich Avenue in St. Paul, Minn., and at his summer home on Bass Lake, Somerset. Her next job was at Allied Overall Factory in Stillwater, Minn., and then on to Connolly Shoe Company, also in Stillwater. On March 29, 1945, after a six-year courtship, Laura married Leonard Koehler, also of Turtle Lake. They were married 63 years at the time of Leonard’s death in 2008. They first farmed the Archie Montpetit farm in Somerset. In 1949, they purchased the Gruenwald farm in Nye. In 1955 they bought their farm in Horse Creek, where they farmed until Leonard’s death. Since February 2012, Laura has been a resident of the Christian Community Home of Osceola.

Laura enjoyed gardening, canning, sewing, crocheting, knitting, baking, crossword puzzles, word search, and puzzles of all shapes and sizes. While raising her 10 children, there was never a dull moment. She loved watching her children grow up and enjoyed all her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Laura enjoyed any afternoon spent visiting with friends and family or an evening of dancing.

Laura was preceeded death by her husband, Leonard; her parents, William and Ida; her siblings, Clara, Freda, Mildred, Walter, Amil, Herbert, Edna, Frank and Ervin; and grandson, Todd Johnson.

She is survived by her children, Shirley (David) Bethke, Rosceal (Doug) Johnson, Virgil (Deb) Koehler, Darrel (Peggy) Koehler, Eugene (Kristy) Koehler, Sheila (Jack) Lorimor, Richard (Victoria) Koehler, Kevin (Becky) Koehler, Vernon (Shannon) Koehler and Dean Koehler.

She leaves behind 31 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren. She is survived by her brother Harry (Judy) and her sister-in-law Dolores.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 15, at Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser with the Rev. Wayne Deloach and Intern Andrea Fluegel officiating. Interment was in Peace Lutheran Cemetery. Condolences may be left at www.grandstrandfh.com.

The Grandstrand Funeral Home, Osceola, was entrusted with arrangements.

Ardus D. Tamlyn Ardus D. Tamlyn, 77, of Danbury, died Jan. 12, 2013.

Visitation will be Thursday, Jan. 17; 4-6 p.m. at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg. Funeral service will be held Friday, Jan. 18, 10:30 a.m., with visitation from 9:30-10:30 a.m., at New Hope Lutheran Church in Grantsburg.

Evelyn Marion Skow Evelyn Marion Skow, 89, of Minneapolis, Minn., formerly of Luck/Frederic area, went to be with her heavenly Father on Jan. 10, 2013.

Evelyn was a longtime employee of the Minneapolis Public Library and a favorite aunt to all her nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Emma Skow; brothers, Elmer and Nels Skow; sisters, Florence Magnuson and Sylvia Gjerning.

She is survived by her sister, Vivian Pedersen of Columbia Heights, Minn.; brother, Einer (Doris) Skow of Superior; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, rural Luck, on Friday, Jan. 18, at 11 a.m., with visitation one hour before the service.

Online condolences may be left at rowefh.com.

Rowe Funeral Home of Luck, 715-472-2444, was entrusted with arrangements.

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to my fingers. I inhaled deeply of the sweet aroma of poplar leaves and pinesap.

To the best of my knowledge, no one else knew of that quiet sanctuary. I returned many times. This enclave of beauty and mystery became my favorite place of solitude, my leafy garden of prayer. An old log served as my chair and table. I never spoke out loud—only in whispers— for any sound would have destroyed the holy ambiance of the place.

Openings are interesting things to consider. In our houses, our openings are doors. Closed, they keep us inside, safe from the weather, most bugs and critters and other intruders. For some,

perspectives Sally Bair

Openings I almost missed it—the doorway made of tangled vines and branches.

Dapples of sunlight peeking out from the small opening gave the place away.

Intrigued, I crawled into a cathedral of tall pines, old-growth hardwoods and stately poplars. The soft carpet of pine needles and damp leaves felt like velvet

Returning vet may need professional intervention Q: We have a friend who just returned home from Afghanistan. He’s finding it very hard to transition to life at home again. How can we help him?

Jim: It can be incredibly difficult for service members to transition from deployment back to the home front. Your concern for his well-being is admirable.

Author Erin Prater has written extensively about the challenges service members face after deployment. According to her, normal reactions during the first six to eight weeks after a soldier’s return can include irregular sleeping patterns, anger, appetite and weight change, susceptibility to illness, frustration, fatigue, restlessness, hypervigilance, insecurity, anxiety, crying spells, memory lapses, inability to trust, flashbacks and more.

Prater suggests that service members spouses can help them through this process by encouraging them to get ample healthy food, rest and exercise, find time for hobbies, avoid the use of illegal substances or excessive alcohol, spend time with friends and family, and if necessary, seek professional help.

You didn’t mention whether your friend is married, but to the extent you’re

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able, you can play a role in helping him readjust, too. Be willing to spend time with him in a quiet setting, without pressuring him to talk about his experiences unless it is his desire to do so. Yet give him openings and permission to do so if he wishes. Talking things out can be very helpful.

Finally, Prater says that if these symptoms extend beyond eight weeks, or if they’re accompanied by suicidal thoughts, violent behavior and so on, medical and psychiatric intervention may be necessary. Watch for the warning signs and be willing to come alongside your friend in the same way you would reach out to anyone who has experienced trauma.

••• Q: My wife and I have been married for 30 years, but we are struggling.

We’ve been under a lot of stress over the last year due to finances, and I’ve been unable to find a job. What can I do to

closed doors create prisons, or places of secrecy. Doors can be either barriers or openings. And each of us has the opportunity or choice to open our doors at will. When friends, relatives or strangers visit, we may invite them in or we may decide to keep them out. During a storm, we may choose to keep the door closed against the elements, or open it to savor the storm. Emotionally, we can choose to open ourselves to the hurts from others, or we can close our minds to such things and focus on the positives.

Jesus offers us an opening, also. He said in Revelation 3:20, “Behold I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will

come in and eat with him, and he with me.” Notice that the choice is ours. He will not force his way into our hearts.

Once we open our heart’s door and allow God to enter and take up residency, the beauty and mystery of his kingdom will become ours to enjoy with him. We can be happy in the quiet sanctuary of his presence any time or place we choose—even when the tangled vines of life surround us.

Lord, give us the desire to open the door of our heart to you so we can partake of all that you have in store for us—love, joy, peace, the promise of eternal life, and the boundless riches of your kingdom. In Jesus’ name, amen.

show her that I love her and want to make our marriage work? I feel like she has given up hope in our relationship and situation.

Dr. Greg Smalley, executive director of marriage and family formation: I’m sorry to learn of your predicament. As you’ve discovered, unemployment can present formidable challenges to your marriage.

When it comes to finding gainful employment, it may be time for drastic measures. Even if you find a job that seems menial and unfulfilling, it might be necessary to take it for the time being.

Also, consider the possibility of relocating. If you have to move, you can look at it as a fresh start and an opportunity for you and your wife to nurture your relationship away from the demands of family and friends.

Indeed, the damage to your marital relationship is of even more pressing concern than your unemployment. You may not feel like it, but go out of your way to have fun and keep things “light” – it’s crucial to keep up your morale while waiting for circumstances to improve. A cheerful, positive attitude will go a long way in a situation like this.

Also, although you may not feel like your finances can handle it right now, I urge you and your wife to seek counseling. You can start with a free consultation

with a member of our counseling team here at Focus on the Family, who will also be able to refer you to a qualified professional in your area. Losing a job is hard, but don’t let it rob you of the gift of your marriage. If you and your wife are to weather this storm, you need to be on the same team.

••• 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. Copyright 2012 Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, CO 80995.

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Church listings sponsored by the following area businesses: BREMER BANK, N.A. Full-Service Banking Member FDIC Frederic - Danbury - Siren

DAEFFLER’S QUALITY MEATS, INC. Wholesale & Retail Meats Custom Butchering & Processing Phone 715-327-4456

INTER-COUNTY COOPERATIVE PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION Printers & Publishers Office Supplies

Frederic, Wis. - 715-327-4236 Shell Lake, Wis. - 715-468-2314 Siren, Wis. - 715-349-2560 St. Croix Falls, Wis. - 715-483-9008

STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES

Corey T. Arnold, Agent Frederic, Wis. Phone 715-327-8076

BEAN’S COUNTRY GRIDDLE

Hwys. 35 & 48, Downtown Frederic Phone 715-327-5513

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“Your Electric Servant” Serving Polk & Burnett Counties “Use Energy Wisely”

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1988 World Champion Cheesemaker Earl Wilson, Cheese Plant Mgr. Dan Dowling, Ag. Supply Mgr. for Feed, Propane & Fertilizer Alpha, Wis. 715-689-2468 715-689-2467

WEBSTER

LUCK

CASHCO BUILDING SUPPLIES

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Complete Lumber & Building Supplies

Phone 715-866-4238 Hwy. 35 N. Webster, Wis. Tom & Becky O’Brien, Owners

HOPKINS SAND & GRAVEL, INC.

Sand, Gravel, Ready-Mix, Concrete, Black Dirt, Dozer Work, Landscaping & Septic Tanks Installed Hwy. 35 North Webster, Wis. Phone 715-866-4157 M.P.R.S. #03059

SWEDBERG-TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME

Government Inspected Slaughtering and Processing, Sausage making • Ham & Bacon Cured & Smoked Sides and Quarters of Beef and Pork Available Old-fashioned Fresh Meat Counter Tim Van Meter and Ross Anderson, Owners Luck, WI 54853 Plant 715-472-2141

SIREN OLSEN & SON

Your Full-Service Drugstore Siren, Wis. Phone 715-349-2221

D & L FINANCIAL SERVICES 10022 Elbow Lake Road Siren, Wis. 54872 715-689-2539

CUSHING CUSHING COOPERATIVE SOCIETY Feed Mill - Grain Dept.

Cushing, Wis. 715-648-5215

Webster, Wis. Phone 715-866-7131

Any area business wishing to help sponsor the church listings should contact the Leader at 715-327-4236.

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SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST - FREDERIC 605 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 Senior Pastor Gary Russell Sunday Worship: 9 & 11 a.m.

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

WORD OF LIFE CHURCH Meeting in homes.

Elder: Cliff Bjork, 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.

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. Pastor Paul Peterson, Cell # 715-566-3758 Pastoral Serv. 715-349-5280 Sun. Worship - 8:30 a.m,; Sun. School 9:45 a.m.

BETHESDA LUTHERAN - DRESSER (LCMC) www.bethesdalutheran.ws Pastor Peter Rimmereid, 715-755-2562 1947 110th Ave., Dresser Sun. Contemporary Service 8:30 a.m.; Education Hr. 9:40 a.m.; 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, 9 a.m. 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. christlutheranpipelake.com

CLAM FALLS LUTHERAN (AALC) Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt, 218-371-1335 715-327-4461 Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Communion 1st Sun.

FAITH LUTHERAN - BALSAM LAKE faithlutheran@lakeland.ws Pastor Diane Norstad 715-485-3800; CTH I & Mill Street Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:40 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st & last Sundays

FAITH LUTHERAN - GRANTSBURG Mark Hendrickson, Interim Pastor, 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.

MILLTOWN LUTHERAN Pastors Mel Rau & Maggie Isaacson 113 W. Main St.. W., 715-825-2453 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship

NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Emory Johnson, 715-463-5700 newhopelutheranchurch.org 685 W. State Road 70, Grantsburg Sun. Wor. Serv. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

NORTH VALLEY LUTHERAN Pastor Maggie Isaacson, 715-825-3559 3 mi. W. of Milltown on “G” Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.; Wednesday Worship 6:30 p.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN, (LCMS) WEBSTER

PILGRIM LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (ELCA) Pastor Paul Peterson 507 Wisconsin Ave. N., 715-327-8012 Sun. Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org

REDEEMER EV. LUTHERAN (Wisconsin Synod) Pastor Gene DeVries 200 N. Adams St., St. Croix Falls Sunday Worship - 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School - 8:30 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN (Wis. Synod) 350 Michigan Ave., Centuria Sun. Worship - 10:45 a.m.; Sun. School - 10 a.m.

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN - LCMC 1614 CTH B, North Luck, Pastor Rob Lubben Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.

Contact Leslie Valentine, 715-646-2390; E-mail: leslie56@centurytel.net

SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN (Missouri Synod) 140 Madison St. South, St. Croix Falls Pastor Mark K. Schoen Sun. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun.School - 10:30 a.m.

TRINITY LUTHERAN - ELCA 10 mi. W. of Cumberland on Hwy. 48 (McKinley) Pastor Neal Weltzin GT Office 715-857-5580, Parsonage 715-822-3001, TR Office - 715-822-3001 Wor. Serv. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:15 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st Sunday

TRINITY LUTHERAN - 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 Sun. Wor. 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

YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN 1/2 mi. W. of Hwy. 35 on U, 715-866-8281, Pastors Douglas Olson, Roger Kampstra, Myron Carlson and Danny Wheeler Services begin at 9:30 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE (LCMC)

877 190th Ave., CTH G, Balsam Lake, WI (Fox Creek) Pastor Neal Weltzen; GT Office - 715-857-5580, Parsonage - 715-822-3001, TR Office - 715-822-3001 Wor. Serv. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Holy Communion - 1st & 3rd Sun. of each month

5 miles E. of Frederic on W, 2 miles south on I; Church: 715-472-8660 Pastor Mike Fisk, 715-417-0692 Sunday Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Wor. 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st Sunday

GRACE LUTHERAN - WEST SWEDEN

ZION LUTHERAN - EAST FARMINGTON (WELS )

(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 Pastor Bill Schroeder Sun. Worship 10 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.

LAKETOWN LUTHERAN - CUSHING Pastor Dorothy Sandahl, cushingparish.org Sun. Wor. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:30 a.m.

LUCK LUTHERAN Pastor Ralph Thompson - 715-472-8424; 510 Foster Ave. E.; Office 715-472-2605; www.lucklutheran.org (Sept.-May) Sun. Wor. 8 & 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 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 Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Worship - 9 a.m.; Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Father Michael J. Tupa, 715-866-7321 Cedar & Muskey Ave. - Webster Mass Sun 10 a.m., Wed. 5:30 p.m. (Sept-May), Fri. 9 a.m. (Summer)

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.

DANBURY UNITED METHODIST

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Sunday School - 11 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST GRANTSBURG

Rev. Gil White, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor; 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.

GRACE UNITED - WEBSTER Rev. Gil White, Sr. Pastor, Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor; 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m.

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST

Pastor Jack Starr Wor. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - during worship hour

2355 Clark Road, Dresser, WI, 715-755-2515 plcdresser.org Pastor Wayne Deloach, Intern Andrea Fluegel Sun. Wor. 8:30 & 10:45 a.m.

ELCA - 501 Hwy. 35, 715-646-2357, Mel Rau, Pastor Sun. Worship & Holy Communion - 9 a.m.;

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - FREDERIC

GRACE BAPTIST - GRANTSBURG

Pastor Father Frank Wampach, 651-465-7345 25293 Redwing Ave., Shafer, MN Sunday 9 a.m.

PEACE LUTHERAN - DRESSER (ELCA)

FRISTAD LUTHERAN - CENTURIA

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

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER

htslumc@gmail.com 1606 165th Ave., CTH I, Centuria Pastor Freddie Kirk, 715-485-3363 Sunday Worship - 8:30 a.m.

Pastor Dorothy Sandahl, cushingparish.org 715-648-5323 or 715-648-5324 Sun. Wor. 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.

GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN - ELCA

METHODIST

Pastor Gerald Heinecke Church Phone 715-866-7191 Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Wor. - 10:30 a.m.

Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays facebook/OurRedeemerWebster

Rev. Rexford D. Brandt 447 180th St., Osceola, 715-294-2936 Sept. 16, 2012 - June 2, 2013 Sun. Wor. 8 & 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m.; Communion first & third Sunday of the month

FIRST LUTHERAN - CUSHING

METHODIST

Pastor Martin Weigand - 715-294-3489 Sunday Wor. 8 & 10 a.m.; Thursday Wor. 7 p.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

LAKEVIEW UNITED - HERTEL LEWIS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST Rev. Gil White, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. 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 www.osceolawiumc.org; oumc@centurytel.net 306 River Street, Osceola, 715-755-2275 Pastor Mark Gilbert Sunday Early Risers Class - 8:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st Sunday

ST. CROIX FALLS UNITED METHODIST Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship Service - 10 a.m.

Sunday School is at 9 a.m., Nursery available

ST. LUKE UNITED - FREDERIC 100 Linden Street, Frederic Pastor “Freddie” Kirk, 715-327-4436 Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

SIREN UNITED METHODIST Rev. Gil White, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Wor. - 10:15 a.m.

(Nursery available)

TAYLORS FALLS UNITED METHODIST 290 W. Government Street, 715-294-4436 Reverend Dr. Rolland Robinson Sunday Service - 10 a.m. with nursery Sunday School - Sept. - May at 10 a.m.

WOLF CREEK UNITED METHODIST Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship - 8:15 a.m.

COVENANT

COVENANT

CALVARY COVENANT - ALPHA Pastor Scott Sagle, 715-689-2541 Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Worship 10:30 p.m.; Elevator provided, welcome

SIREN COVENANT 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. William Brenna, 715-247-3310 255 St. Hwy. 35, East Farmington Mass Sunday 8:30 a.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 Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-327-8119 Mass: Sat. 4:30 p.m.; Sun. 10:30 a.m.

Call the office for daily & holy day Mass times

PRESBYTERIAN

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - GRANTSBURG

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-327-8119 Mass: Sun. 8:30 a.m.

Rev. Bruce Brooks - 715-483-3550 719 Nevada St. , (between Simonson & Tower Roads) , St. Croix Falls Worship - 10 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sunday School - Child.- 9 a.m.; Sunday School - Adults - 8:45 a.m.; Communion 1st Sunday

ST. ANNE PARISH Rev. Andy Anderson, 715-247-3310 139 Church Hill Rd., Somerset Mass Sat. 5 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.; Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 9 a.m.

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.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC Rev. William Brenna 255 E. 10th Ave., Osceola, 715-294-2243 Masses: Sat. 4 p.m.; Sun. 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Merrill Olson, Interim Pastor 715-327-8402 Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Wor. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.; tradelakebaptistchurch.org

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST - WEBSTER

CENTURIA ASSEMBLY OF GOD

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.

Pastor Don Wiltshire, 715-640-6400 Centuria - Phone 715-646-2172 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

WESLEYAN

OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH

WOODLAND WESLEYAN

ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY

WESLEYAN

Pastor Larry Mederich, 715-294-4332 occconnect.org Mtg. @ St. Croix Art Barn; Sun. Serv. - 9 a.m.

Nursery and children’s church

Dairyland - Rev. Andrea Wittwer 715-244-3649 Sunday School - 10 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

SIREN ASSEMBLY OF GOD

FULL GOSPEL

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.

WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

EVANGELICAL

FULL GOSPEL

Pastor Dan Slaikeu 4 mi. SE of Grantsburg on Williams Rd. Worship 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

EVANGELICAL

HOPE FELLOWSHIP OF SOMERSET

APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY (EFCA)

231 Bluff Drive, 715-247-2435 Services are Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Bruce Tanner, 942 U.S. Hwy. 8, Amery, 715-268-2176 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 Sunday School - 9 a.m.; Morning Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services

HOPE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH Pastor Dave Williams 933 248th St., Osceola Morn. Wor. 10 a.m.; Sun. School Sept.-May 8:45 a.m.

Children’s Church & Nursery provided

TRADE RIVER EVANGELICAL 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. 1816 108th St., CTH I Pastor Gabe Brennan, 715-857-5411 eastbalsam.org Wor. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun. School-10:30 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

CHRISTIAN CENTER

CHRISTIAN CENTER

EL SALEM/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER 1751 100th Ave., Dresser Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Wor. 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 Sat. Vespers - 5 p.m.; Sun. Liturgy - 9:30 a.m.

HOLY CROSS ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church, 28005 Old Towne Rd., Chisago City, MN; 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 Serv. 9 a.m.; Services: Sun. 10 a.m.; Sunday School during church service.

Hwy. 35 and CTH N., Luck Bill McEachern Pastor, 715-485-3973 Sun. Bible study - 9 a.m.; Sun. Wor. - 10 a.m.

NONDENOMINATIONAL

FIRST BAPTIST - AMERY

CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN CHURCH

NONDENOMINATIONAL

131 Broadway St., 715-268-2223; 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 Sun. Serv.: 9 a.m.; All ages Sun. Schl. 10:30 11:30 a.m.; Nursery available

2390 CTH A, 1/8 mi. east of A&H intersection Pastor Tryg Wistad, 715-635-9222 crossroadschurch@gmail.com Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - FALUN

NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY

715-689-2125 or 715-689-2156 Brian Krause, Lead Pastor Steve Ward, Assoc. Pastor of Visitation Tim Lindau, Youth Director Sun. School (all ages) 9:30 a.m.; Church Serv. 10:45 a.m.; Nursery provided

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.

NEW LIFE COMMUNITY - AMERY Interim Pastor Craig Jorgenson Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Children’s Church: K to 6th Grade 201 Hwy. 35, Dresser (formerly The Boulevard) Pastor Tony Minell, 715-417-1982; Office 715-417-0945 Sunday Wor. 9:30 a.m.; Nursery available.

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 QUAKER MEETING 715-866-5016 or 715-733-0480 for time of meeting.

ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sunday, 10 a.m. in the St. Croix Falls Library community room.

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

Abbey Blechinger has been chosen Frederic Elementary School’s student of the week. She is the daughter of Dan and Gina Blechinger. Abbey loves to do her schoolwork and loves homework.

She is a pleasure to have in class and is a great role model. Her favorite subject in school is math.

She likes to play soccer and read.

When she grows up she wants to be a dentist.

Caleb Schott has been chosen Frederic Middle School’s student of the week. He is in seventh grade and the son of Jim and Janice Schott. Caleb is involved in football, basketball, baseball, track and Battle of the Books. He enjoys NBA, 2K13, Halo and swimming. His future plans are to become a pro basketball player or policeman. His greatest influences in his life are Nikola Pekovic and Ricky Rubio.

Caleb is very intelligent and applies himself in all of his classes. He is a good citizen and very polite.

McKenna Rognrud has been chosen Frederic High School’s student of the week. She is a senior and the daughter of Kim Rognrud. McKenna is involved in volleyball, track, works at the Lodge, bell choir and is a member of NHS. She enjoys reading, playing sports and hanging out with family and friends. She plans to attend UW-La Crosse to study athletic training. Her greatest influences in her life are her brothers and mom. She is honest and has a good sense of humor.

Silas Prusinski has been chosen Grantsburg Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in second grade and the son of Josh and Kee Prusinski. Silas is a model student. He is respectful of his teachers and classmates and tries his best on his schoolwork. He takes his time with his work, stays on task, and asks questions when he doesn’t understand. Science is his favorite subject. He is really looking forward to chemistry.

LUCK

McKenna Delaney has been chosen Luck Elementary School’s student of the week.

She is the daughter of Tamara and James Delaney. McKenna is a wonderful person and has a strong heart. She gets along well with her peers and teachers. She is one to try hard and ask questions when stumped. She is an attentive, quiet leader. She is involved in basketball and volleyball. She plays the flute.

Josh Riewestahl has been chosen Grantsburg High School’s student of the week. He is a junior and the son of Jay and Theresa Riewestahl. He works at T-Dawgs.

He enjoys power sports like snowmobiling, dirt biking and boating.

He also enjoys hunting. He plans on going into a welding career.

Josh is an outside-the-box thinker and very motivated in knowing what he wants. He will be taking a light welding class at Pine Tech in his free time.

ST. CROIX FALLS

Tanner Van Meter has been chosen Luck Middle School’s student of the week. He is in seventh grade and the son of Tim and Kim Van Meter. Tanner always has a smile on his face and is a pleasant student. He is involved in FFA, Boy Scouts, band, confirmation, hockey and football. He enjoys fishing, hunting and collecting sap. His greatest influence in his life is Wayne Gretzky.

Travis Muller has been chosen Luck High School’s student of the week. He is a junior and the son of Steve Muller and Kiersten Johnson. He is a part of the CIA and has received a gold card. He is talented, understanding, respectful, diligent and funny. He is involved in band, jazz band, NHS, FCCLA, forensics, art club, drama club, football and basketball. His future plans are to join the Air Force and then attend college to get a PhD in physics.

Damon Kruse has been chosen St. Croix Falls Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in fourth grade. He lives at home with his family. He spends a lot of time with his 4-year-old brother. They love to wrestle. At school Damon loves gym and art. He really likes to be creative, especially drawing airplanes.

When Damon grows up he wants to be a pilot. He likes airplanes more than anyone else he knows.

Azalea Edwards has been chosen St. Croix Falls Middle School’s student of the week.

She is in fifth grade and the daughter of Amy Pennington and Todd Edwards. Her siblings are Hal and Sidrah. She has two pets. She is involved in basketball, cross country, track and also enjoys listening to music and playing with her cats. Her favorite subject is math. She also enjoys hanging out with friends and skiing. Azalea is a hard worker and a joy to have in class.

Garrett Kerkow has been chosen St. Croix Falls High School’s student of the week. He is a junior and the son of Kelli and Jason Kerkow. He has two younger sisters. Garrett is a photography class instructor and also a horseback riding instructor and participates in barrel racing. He is the yearbook editor and in FFA.

WEBSTER

SIREN

Julia Cederberg has been chosen Siren Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in sixth grade and the daughter of Michael and Georgia Cederberg. Julia is new to Siren school this year. She has fit in very well and has been a great addition. Julia works hard on everything she does, always working carefully and neatly. Her hard work shows in the good grades she earns. She can serve as a role model to any student as she displays excellent behavior, follows all school and classroom rules and is always kind to others. She has an interest in hunting.

Mikala Hammer has been chosen Grantsburg Middle School’s student of the week. She is in sixth grade and the daughter of Russ and Deb Hammer. She is a such a sweet girl and is a wonderful member of her class. She works very hard on her schoolwork and is always very kind and respectful. She leads by example with her life and her choices. Her favorite class is math. She loves to play volleyball and she is active in Girl Scouts.

Abby Good has been chosen Siren Middle School’s student of the week. She is in eighth grade and the daughter of Christine Hagert and Daniel Good. She has made tremendous gains in the past year in academic achievement and attention to excellence. She is curious and keen and brings these qualities to her school assignments and projects. In addition, these qualities make her a joy to work with. Abby is active in sports and music. She is a friend to all and an asset to Siren schools.

Kristy Nyman has been chosen Siren High School’s student of the week. She is a sophomore and the daughter of Terrie Scanlon and Russ Nyman. Kristy is a wonderful young student. She comes to school each day with a positive attitude and pleasant disposition.

She loves using her iPad and listening to music. She is a responsible student and participates daily in community service at school. She loves animals and wants to work in a career involving the care of animals.

Ellie Gerber has been chosen Webster Elementary School's student of the week. She is the daughter of Tim and Heather Gerber. Ellie likes meeting the Letterland characters in school.

Her favorite character so far is Munching Mike. Her favorite thing to do during play time is to play in the house. At home she likes to play with her baby sister.

When Ellie grows up she wants to be a hairdresser. Ellie always has a smile on her face.

Trenton Wols has been chosen Webster Middle School’s student of the week. He is in seventh grade and the son of Kimberly and Thomas Wols Jr. Trenton is a great student in class that maintains not only A’s and B’s but he also has a great attitude.

He enjoys football, baseball and is now busy with hockey. He also likes to spend time with family and loves to talk about stories of hunting and checking game cameras with his brother and dad.

Darrick Nelson has been chosen Webster High School’s student of the week. He is a freshman and the son of Jason and Michelle Nutter. Darrick is a student who engages well in class. He is kind and helpful to staff and classmates. He is a creative person who is clever and resourceful. He has a sense of humor and a laidback personality which allows him to easily make friends. He is involved in track. He enjoys reading and biking.

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Danielle Kelch has been chosen Unity Elementary School’s student of the week. Danielle has made excellent progress this year. She is kind, helpful and quick with a smile. She works hard each and every day and encourages her friends when they are struggling.

Anthony Schmidt has been chosen Unity Middle School’s student of the week. He is in sixth grade and the son of Richard Schmidt. Anthony is kind and caring. He works hard in class and wants to do well. He has a smile on his face and is willing to help.

He volunteers to answer questions and helps others. He is a joy to have in class.

Roen Aronson has been chosen Unity High School’s student of the week. He is a freshman and the son of Tennille Kamish and John Aronson. He is involved in soccer, track and cross country. He also plays saxophone in jazz and concert band. Teachers say he is dedicated to becoming a better student, whether it be in running or musically. In his free time he enjoys playing video games and drawing. He resides in Balsam Lake.

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Coming events

Happenings in the Upper St. Croix Valley communities

TUESDAY/29

JANUARY

Almena

• Catfish feed at Vets Club, 4-9 p.m., 715-357-3558.

THURSDAY/17

Balsam Lake

Balsam Lake

• Polk County Alzheimer’s support group at social services building, 715-483-3133.

• Autism support group at the government center, 7 p.m.

• Polk-Burnett Bee Association meeting at the justice center, 8 p.m., 715-327-5525.

St. Croix Falls

St. Croix Falls

• Alzheimer’s support group at the medical center, 1-3 p.m., 715-483-0431.

Webster

• Food & Friends Community Dinner will be held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 5-6 p.m.

• Polk County Mental Health Task Force meeting at high school, 8-10 a.m., 715-483-9823, Ext. 1172.

Webster

• LaMoine MacLaughlin at the library, 7:30 p.m., 715-8667697.

• Second Harvest Food distribution at Connections, noon-5 p.m.

WED. & THURS./30 & 31 Osceola

FRIDAY/18

• Child Development Days at the elem. school. Wed. 21/2- to 3-year-olds. Thurs. 4-year-olds (before Sept. 1), 715-294-3457.

• RSVP deadline for Polk County HCE program at the government center on Feb. 4, at 715-485-8600.

WEDNESDAY/30

SAT. & SUN./19 & 20

• “How healthy are we?” meeting at the medical center, 7:30-9 a.m., 715-485-8834.

Balsam Lake

Amery

Statewide

Osceola

• Free fishing weekend, dnr.wi.gov.

• Polk County Genealogy Society meeting at the medical center, 12:45-3:30 p.m.

SATURDAY/19

THURSDAY/31

Balsam Lake

• Eagle Groove Jazz Fest concert at Unity school, 6 p.m.

Grantsburg

Grantsburg

• Benefit for Carol Cox DeMarre at the Legion. Dinner 4-7 p.m.; silent auction raffle, 715-463-2335.

Luck

• Valley Dance at West Denmark Lutheran Brotherhood Hall, 7-11 p.m., lamarcommunity.org.

• Kickoff celebration for rehab home on E. Park Ave., 10 a.m.

St. Croix Falls

• Co-ed Youth In Harmony Concert at the elementary school gymnatorium, 4:30 p.m., valleedecroix.org.

• Mixed-media workshop for teens and adults at the library, 1-3 p.m., 715-483-1777.

• Meeting of Ice Age Trail Alliance at Interstate Park Interpretive Center, 9:15 a.m. social, 10 a.m. meeting, then program, 715-472-2248.

SUNDAY/20

An antique tractor near Frederic, outlined by frost. - Special photo

MONDAY/21 Amery

• Polk County Master Gardeners meeting at Indigo Iris Topic: Organic lifestyle, 6 p.m., 715-268-2926, 715-2688786.

Dresser

• Christian Women’s Club luncheon meeting at Peace Lutheran, 11:30 a.m., 715-857-5573 for reservations.

TUES. & WED./22 & 23 Rice Lake

• Farm show at Cedar Mall, northcountryenterprises.com, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Balsam Lake

TUESDAY/22

Luck

• Open Arms hosted by Alliance Church of the Valley.

Meal and fellowship, 5-6:30 p.m., 715-483-1100.

• Audition workshop at Festival Theatre for beginning actors, 715-483-3387.

• FFA alumni pig roast fundraiser at the VFW, noon5 p.m.

• Ice Age Trail classic ski tour through Straight Lake State Park, 270th Ave. & 120th St., 1 p.m., 715-472-2248.

St. Croix Falls

• Potluck lunch at the senior citizens center, followed by 500 cards, 12:30 p.m., 715-483-1901.

St. Croix Falls

THURSDAY/24 Centuria

• Adult grief support group meeting at Holy Trinity Church, 6:30 p.m., 715-483-3363.

Ice races return to Shell Lake

Milltown

• Author Chris Seaton shares her book at the library, 6 p.m., 715-825-2313.

Siren

• Ruby’s Pantry at 24534 Hwy. 35/70. Sign-up 1:30 p.m., distribution 2 p.m., $15 donation.

St. Croix Falls

• Metworking Open House hosted by St. Croix Valley Connections, 8 a.m. at the St. Croix Falls Public Library.

Refreshments served, bring business cards to hand out.

RSVP to lindasandmann@centurytel.net.

SATURDAY/26 Amery

• Scrap-A-Thon at Centennial Hall, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Cushing

• Suzy Q’s ice-fishing contest on Long Trade (Atlas), 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 715-648-5223.

FEBRUARY FRI.-SUN./1-3 Balsam Lake

• Winter Fest. Ice drag races, ice-fishing contest, etc., balsamlakecc.com.

FRIDAY/1 Amery

• Winter Health & Wellness Expo at Centennial Hall, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Luck

• Free classic movie at the museum, 7 p.m., 715-4722770.

• Scholarship fundraiser lasagna dinner & raffle at the school, 5-7:30 p.m., 715-472-2152 Ext. 103.

Danbury

SATURDAY/2

Frederic

• Ruby’s Pantry at the town maintenance shop, $15 donation. Open 9:30 a.m., distribution 10-11:30 a.m.

• Lions & Masons ice-fishing contest on Burlingame Lake, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

• Winter Fun Day, fredericwi.com. Breakfast at Pilgrim, 8-11 a.m. Garage sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at elem. school. Ice golf, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. & fishing contest, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Register 9 a.m. at Coon Lake. Vintage snowmobiles at the depot, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 715-327-4158.

Grantsburg

• Candlelight Night at Crex, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 715-4632739, crexmeadows.org.

Osceola

• Rod & gun club rabbit hunt. Register Fri. 5-9 p.m., 715755-2640.

• “How healthy are we?” meeting at the medical center, 9:30-11:30 a.m., 715-485-8834.

Taylors Falls, Minn.

• Folsom After Dark tour of the Folsom House, 7 p.m., 651-465-3125.

Danbury

Grantsburg

• Bird-watching and feeding presentation at Crex Meadows, 1-4 p.m. with speaker at 2 p.m., 715-463-2739.

• Feed My Sheep at Grace Church in Grantsburg. Doors open 8 a.m., 715-463-5699.

Lewis

• Lewis Jam - Bluegrass, gospel & country music at Lewis United Methodist Church, 6-9 p.m.

McKinley

• Fundraiser sale for Petersonautism.org at the town hall, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

ONGOING Every Day

Webb Lake

AA &/or AlAnon, Polk & Burnett counties, 715-931-8262 for time/location. Amery, 715-268-8431.

Wolf Creek

Indianhead Barbershop Chorus meets at the Balsam Lake old courthouse, 7:30 p.m., 715-483-9202.

Baby and Me class - Amery Medical Center, 1-2 p.m.

Moms In Prayer, First Baptist, Amery, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., 715-268-5408, Play group for children and caretakers at the Burnett County Family Resource Center, 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Open Topic support group, 6:30 p.m. Call for location, 800261-7233, Polk County.

Christian 12-Step Recovery group at Faith Lutheran Church, Balsam Lake, 7-8 p.m., 715-566-4215.

• Sam Smith ice-fishing contest.

• Benefit for Lee Running at Wolf Creek Bar, 3 p.m.-?, 715-483-9255.

SUNDAY/27 Siren

On Saturday, Jan. 26, racing machines will take to the oval track on Shell Lake. — Photo by Larry Samson set up in the beachfront shelter house.

by Suzanne Johnson Parking for best viewing of the races is in Special to the Leader SHELL LAKE — Due to the success of the Shell Lake Municipal Campground last year’s ice racing on Shell Lake, the and the plowed areas near the community Northern Wisconsin Ice Racing Club plans center.

The NWIRC started in 2006 and became to hold two races in Shell Lake this year.

Saturday, Jan. 26, the Shell Lake Cham- an official ATV club in 2009, being incorber of Commerce and Klopp’s Fifth Av- porated as a nonprofit organization. Racenue Bar will sponsor the ATV and ers also compete in Rice Lake, Bloomer motorcycle oval ice-racing event. Racing and Lake Wissota. For information on racwill be studded and unstudded ATVs and ing rules and classes, visit nwircracstudded motorcycles in several classes. ing.com.

The second race in Shell Lake is schedRegistration starts at 10 a.m., with races starting at noon. There is no admission uled for Saturday, Feb. 9. price for spectators. The Shell Lake Chamber of Commerce will have a food booth

• Parkinson’s Support Group meeting at Burnett Medical Center, 2 p.m., 715-689-2350.

• Movie “The Big Year” showing at Crex visitor center, 7 p.m., 715-463-2739.

• Destination Wedding Fair at Lakeview Event Center, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., visitsiren.com.

• Cub Scout Youth Fishing Fun Day on Big Doctor Lake, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 715-349-7671.

MON. & TUES./28 & 29 St. Croix Falls

• Auditions for Festival Theatre Youth and Family Theatre Series production of “James and the Giant Peach.” Registration required, 715-483-3387.

MONDAY/28 Balsam Lake

• Adoption support group, Unity High School band room, 7:15 p.m.

St. Croix Falls

• Pajama After Hours at the library, stcroixfallslibrary.org, 6-7 p.m.

• “How healthy are we?” meeting at the medical center, 5:30-7 p.m., 715-485-8834.

Every Monday

Every Tuesday

Bingo at the Burnett County Moose Lodge, Siren, 6 p.m.

Sexual assault support group, Polk County, 800-261-7233 for location, 6:30-7:30 p.m Domestic violence and sexual assault support group, 5:15 p.m. Call for location, 800-261-7233, Burnett County.

Every Wednesday

Free playtime with your toddler at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church,10-11:30 a.m., 715-557-0630.

Every Thursday

The Latch breastfeeding support group at the St. Croix Regional Medical Center, 10:30 a.m. - noon. 715-483-0431.

Play group for children and caretakers at the Burnett County Family Resource Center, 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Every Friday

Domestic violence support group, 10-11 a.m. Call for location, 800-261-7233, Polk County.

Every Saturday

AA meets at the West Denmark Lutheran Church, rural Luck, 9 - 10 a.m.