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Petition to downsize county board filed

Grantsburg youth loses life in ski slope accident Services this Thursday for Trent Stellrecht, 12 PAGE 2

Snow removal costs up 58 percent in Polk Several “perfect storms” make job challenging PAGE 3

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Marie Knutson, a para-educator from Amery and vice president of the Northwest United Educators, was one of an estimated 400 to 600 public workers taking part in a protest rally in Rice Lake last week, fighting for public workers rights to collective bargaining. Knutson is no stranger to union activities, she is serving as an ESP at large director with the National Education Association. - Photo by Larry Samson

Standoff with the governor continues

More protests scheduled locally; state Assembly begins considering governor’s bill

by Gary King MADISON - In one short week, a proposal by Wisconsin’s newly elected governor to offset daunting state budget shortfalls has taken over the local, state and national political arenas.

Gov. Scott Walker’s Budget Repair Bill includes a proposal to sharply curtail collective bargaining rights of some public employees, including teachers.

The proposal has created one of the largest standoffs in Wisconsin’s political history.

And, as of Tuesday, similar battles with public employees unions spread, with Republican-dominated Legislatures in Indiana and Ohio pressing bills that would weaken collective bargaining, prompting

thousands of protesters there to march on Capitol buildings in Columbus and Indianapolis.

President Obama last week weighed in on the debate, calling Walker’s bill “an assault on workers.”

If Wisconsin’s state lawmakers approve Walker’s proposal, the effects

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Area superintendents respond to questions on Gov. Walker’s proposed budget - its impact on staff and future budgets

BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES Gov. Walker's proposed Budget Repair Bill has attracted nationwide interest, sparked in part by the protests against the bill launched by

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Skiing accident claims life of Grantsburg youth

Leader columnist opens for Louie Anderson

FOREST LAKE, Minn. – Comedian and Just for Laughs columnist for the Leader, Joe Roberts, opened for the one and only Louie Anderson at Running Aces in Forest Lake Minn., on Saturday, Feb. 12. Not only does Roberts write for the Leader, but he will be opening a new comedy club on the main drag, Washington Street, in St. Croix Falls on Saturday, March 5 at the Winery And Grill. In addition, Roberts will also be acting in a new horror film called “Skinned.” Shooting for the film will also begin in March. Pictured here are guest comic Julie Bane (far left), Cory Adams (top center) Roberts (far right) and Anderson (seated). Photo submitted

GRANTSBURG - A 12-yearold boy from Grantsburg died Friday afternoon, Feb. 18, when he hit a tree while skiing at Spirit Mountain near Duluth, Minn.

Trent Lee Stellrecht, son of Rob and Terri Stellrecht, was one of a dozen youths on a ski trip organized by the Living Hope Church near Grantsburg. Conditions at the ski hill, following last week’s melt followed by a refreeze, were icy, and it may have played a factor in Trent being unable to navigate a turn. He skied into an area of trees, striking one at high speed.

It was Trent’s first downhill skiing experience, and he reportedly began skiing on the beginner’s course but then ventured out on his own to a more challenging hill.

Ski patrol members found Trent lying on the hill not breathing. Resuscitation efforts at the scene and at Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center failed.

Police said a preliminary investigation indicates that the boy’s death was an accident. Any witnesses are asked to call Duluth police at 218-730-5050.

Home-schooled, Trent was described as a “great boy” who was very active and busy, most happy in the outdoors and always helping his father, Living

Trent Lee Stellrecht - Photo submitted

Hope Church’s youth director Chris Radtke told the Duluth News-Tribune.

Trent’s mother, Terri, posted a tribute to her son on the family’s Web blog page (ourcrazyfarm.blogspot.com/) which, in part, reads:

“In his short life he saw much of this world, traveling as far as India, the Bahamas, and Missouri to his favorite destination of Bass Pro Shop for his golden birthday, as well as many camping trips. God instilled a love of hunting and fishing into Trent and a joy of the great outdoors.

Since he was little all he wanted was to turn 12 to be able to go hunting. During his 12th year God allowed him to shoot two deer. Trent loved to cook, to pick on his siblings Alexis, Cole, Grace and Micah, to protect his mother, to snuggle with his father, to be with his friends, especially his best friends Thomas and Samuel. Everything he was interested in he tried, even carving his own longbow and succeeding in taxidermy. In his short years he truly lived.”

Funeral services will be held this Thursday, Feb. 24 from 3 to 8 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Webster, with the service at 4 p.m. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com. A full obituary will appear in a future issue of the Leader. - Gary King with information from Duluth Police Dept. and Duluth News-Tribune

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The Barley Jacks coming to St. Croix Falls

ST. CROIX FALLS - The 2011 Music Series continues at Festival Theatre on Saturday, March 5, when The Barley Jacks are on stage for a 7:30 p.m. concert. Led by the fiddle wizardry of Brian Wicklund, this trio has a bluegrass and folk following that is growing rapidly. An apt descripton for The Barley Jacks is the definition of “synergy - the interaction of forces so that their combined effect is greater than the sum of their individual parts.” With Wicklund’s mastery of the fiddle and mandolin perfectly complemented by the virtuosity of Joe Cruz on guitar and Kevin Rowe on bass, the first thing an audience notices is the way these amazing musicians interact on stage. Each player listens and responds to the others. Wicklund responds to a musical idea of Cruz’s that is in turn elaborated on by Rowe. Wicklund replies and so on until the music becomes something new and alive. Audience members get caught up in the action not unlike spectators watching top tennis players play an extended volley at Wimbledon. “When Brian performed here last year, we sold out the street level space and had to turn people away,” said Danette Olsen, director at Festival Theatre. “We’ll present The Barley Jacks in the main theater, so I hope we fill the place for this extraordinary talent.” Tickets for The Barley Jacks concert are $21 in advance or $26 at the door. Additional concerts making up the 2011 music series include Laura McKenzie on Sunday, May 8, Green Tea and Alice Peacock in June, and Sirens of the 60s in August. Check the Web site at www.festivaltheatre.org where tickets are available to order online. - from Festival Theatre

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Polk snow removal costs up 58 percent this year

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BALSAM LAKE - U.S. Senator Herb Kohl’s Regional Representative, Marjorie Bunce, will be in Balsam Lake on Thursday, Feb. 24, to meet with constituents from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Polk County Government Center, 100 Polk County Plaza, in County Board Room. No appointment is necessary. “If you are having a problem with a federal program or agency, or have an opinion on an issue before Congress, please let me know by meeting with my Regional Representative, Marjorie Bunce,” Kohl said. Ms. Bunce can also be contacted at Kohl’s regional office at 402 Graham Ave., Suite 206, in Eau Claire, WI 54701. The telephone number is (715) 832-8424. - from the office of Senator Kohl ••• GRANTSBURG - The Midwinter Sports Day Frigid Dip event (see photos in Currents section) was a fundraiser for Grantsburg Youth Hockey.

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Several “perfect storms” make job challenging

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – It has been a busy winter for the Polk County Highway Department.

The snow came in mid-November, and the storms kept coming until early February. This has led to a 58-percent increase in snow and ice control costs for the county over last year. That total cost from Nov. 15 through Feb. 5 is $797,230 compared to $505,378 for the same period last winter.

The figures come from highway commissioner Steve Warndahl.

Warndahl told the Leader there have been several “perfect storms” this year which have increased the challenge of keeping the county and state highways safe for travel. A perfect storm starts with rain that turns to snow followed by bitter cold and blowing. The melting agent put on the roads becomes a problem when the temperature drops immediately after the storm, causing the snow to stick to the road and making removal more difficult. This winter has had more ice storms and more weekend storms than last year.

The department measures the cost of snow and ice control using three figures, materials,

Weather records show this has been the third snowiest winter on record in the Upper Midwest, and snow removal costs are putting a burden on budgets in towns, counties and villages. - Photo by Gary King

labor and equipment. The $291,852 increase in costs this year came from all three categories.

The material costs are for the sand, salt and salt brine the county uses on the roads, a total of 42,000 tons of material at a cost of $262,000, an increase of $101,000 over last year. There is a special story here. Most of the material used is salt brine, a waste product of local cheese manufacturing. The cheese companies were paying hauling to get rid of the brine. Now the county takes 31,000 tons of it at no cost, saving the cheese makers and the county money. Saltsand mix, a 50-percent mix, costs $40 a ton. Salt costs $61.60 a ton.

The brine is free.

Labor is up $81,288 to $236,700 for the season. During a storm, the plow drivers are on the road for 16-hour shifts, with six hours off and back again. The trucks are on the road continuously.

Warndahl says this puts a strain on family life for the crew after a while.

The shed where the trucks are parked is now insulated, heated and lit. The drivers can now load the trucks with material before a storm hits and have them ready to go when the drivers are called out. Previously, the drivers needed to load the sand/brine after they were called to duty, causing a delay in the time it took to get on the road. The new

Wondra needs to verify that all the 1,026 signatures are those of valid Polk County residents eligible to vote and that there are no duplicate signatures. With one signature over the minimum required, there is little room for disqualifying any signatures.

Scoglio wants a referendum on reducing the size of the Polk County Board from 23 to 15 members. He registered his petition drive on Jan. 11 and needed to collect 1,025 valid petition signatures within 60 days, or by March 12. If the petitions submitted on Feb. 22 lack the required verified signatures, but Wondra is correct about not putting the referendum to the voters this April, Scoglio would still have time to get the qualified signatures needed for the 2012 ballot.

passed by the Legislature in 2006 in Act 100. Those changes gave the county board and the public a method of reducing the size of the county board one time after the board has adjusted district boundaries after each census.

The statute says that the county board must adopt a new plan for county board districts of equal population by late summer/early fall of the year in which the new population figures are released. It then says that the county board or the electors, by petition, may attempt to reduce the size of the board one time during the next decade after enactment of the initial plan.

The section of the statute that Wondra may be basing her opinion on states, “The county clerk shall promptly determine the sufficiency of a petition … the county clerk shall call a referendum concurrently with the next spring or general election in the county that is held not earlier than 42 days after the determination is made.”

Scoglio files Polk board size petition

Vote may be this April or April 2012

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – Rick Scoglio, Apple River, submitted county board size reduction referendum petitions to the Polk County clerk late Tuesday, Feb. 22.

Scoglio told the Leader that he has met a deadline for getting the referendum on the ballot for the upcoming April 5 election.

Polk County Clerk Carole Wondra told the Leader in an email that the Feb. 22 date is the deadline for her to verify the required signatures in time for this year’s ballot, and the referendum would go on next year’s ballot, the April 2012 election, if all the collected signatures are verified.

The question now is which interpretation is correct.

Regardless of whether the referendum is voted on and approved in 2011 or 2012, a board

size reduction could not take place until the 2014 county board election. The statutes say that the county board has the power to determine the board size for the first election after the census, and a referendum could change board size anytime after that first election.

Scoglio says he was told by corporation counsel Jeff Fuge that submitting the signatures by Tuesday met the ballot deadline.

He also said he submitted 1,026 signatures, one more than the required 1,025 signatures or 25 percent of the votes cast in the last county board election.

“It is my feeling as well as that of the Polk County corporation counsel, that I would have to have the signatures verified by the close of business tomorrow in order to allow the referendum on the ballot,” Wondra says in an email sent on Monday, Feb. 21. “I do not see that as being a real possibility. That being said, I would foresee the referendum question getting on the April 2012 ballot.”

The statute The statute on setting county board size are found in chapter 59, subchapter III, of the Wisconsin Statutes, specifically 59.10.

This statute includes changes

Making a splash

Frederic Elementary School is excited to have just kicked off this year’s thematic unit, WATER! “A month of excitement lies ahead, and wait until you see where it leads us!” noted teacher Melinda Sorensen. - Photos submitted

storage situation also allows the snow and ice to melt off the trucks between storms, allowing better mileage for the nowlighter trucks and less ice damage to the wiring under the trucks. Plus, the warm shed means the truck engines no longer need to be plugged to get them started, cutting the electric bill. And the shed is heated with used motor oil, a free product.

The last cost is the equipment cost, both the fuel used and an apportionment of the cost of the trucks. This cost is $297,000 for the season. A plow truck costs $186,000 when fully fitted out.

The trucks are big, and Warndahl wants to remind drivers to stay well back from the trucks and not try to pass them. There is a special danger in trying to pass on the right when the plow is in the inner lane on a doublelane stretch. The plows have a side plow on the right which a car can hit. Warndahl says cars have hit plows and been totaled while the plow driver does not even feel the impact.

A bit of history Winter highway costs varied from season to season in the past, also. Highway department manager Moe Norby, the person responsible for the cheese brine idea, found some old records from the past that give a bit of history.

The year costs for the year 1933 doubled from the previous year, 1932. The figures were January through December and don’t say which winter was the bad one. The highway department back then kept two numbers, snow removal and drift prevention. The interesting thing is the costs. The total snow removal – drift prevention cost in 1932 was $2,688 and increased (doubled) the next year to $5,145. For comparisons, salt alone this year cost $36,695.

Body of Shell Lake man recovered at scene of fire

SHELL LAKE - The body of a 68-year-old rural Shell Lake man was recovered early Monday morning, Feb. 21, at the scene of a fire at the trailer home where he lived just south of Shell Lake on Hwy. 63.

David Raddant was found in the residence after authorities responded to a call by a passerby at approximately 2:35 a.m.

Raddant’s son, Michael D. Raddant, 41, was taken to the Shell Lake Hospital as a precaution and was treated and released.

David Raddant’s body was taken to the Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office in St. Paul for an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

A Washburn County sheriff’s investigator was dispatched to the scene and the state fire marshal was notified.

The case is still under investigation by the Washburn County Sheriff’s Department, Shell Lake Fire Department and the state fire marshal’s office. - with information from Washburn County Sheriff’s Department

An estimated crowd of 400-600 public workers and their supporters lined the streets in Rice Lake on Tuesday, Feb. 15, rallying to defeat Gov. Scott Walker’s Repair Budget Bill that would strip them of the right to collective bargaining. — Photo by Larry Samson

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are likely to be felt not only in Madison, but also local school districts and municipalities statewide, including those in Burnett and Polk counties.

Several hundred teachers and supporters from around the nation have flooded the rotunda of the state’s Capitol building this past week to protest the bill.

A total of 14 Democratic state senators, includingstate Sen. Bob Jauch, fled the state, allegedly gathering at a hotel in Illinois, in an effort to slow down the passage of the bill, in order to give more time for discussion.

But Walker is not wavering.

In a “fireside chat” Tuesday evening, Feb. 22, Walker said the missing Democrats should know that their failure to come to work “will lead to dire consequences very soon.” He said failure to act on the Budget Repair Bill means at least 1,500 state employees will be laid off before the end of June. And if there is no agreement by July 1, another 5,000 to 6,000 state workers - as well as 5,000 to 6,000 local government employees would also be laid off.

“The 14 state senators who are staying outside of Wisconsin, as we speak, can come home and do their job,” Walker said. (Full text of governor’s speech can

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unionized government workers and state residents.

Focal point for the union protest is the bill's intent to make government employees pay a greater share of the costs for their benefit packages, and to impose limitations on the bargaining rights of those employees.

Jim Erickson, superintendent of the Webster schools, said that the proposal has had mixed effects in the Webster district. The plan to have teachers and other employees pay more for their benefits would help the district financially by reducing the cost for the schools for those expenses by several thousand dollars.

And while that pleases school board members, it does not please employees, and Erickson feels torn as he tries to work with and support both groups.

But there are other uncertainties and rumors about other elements of the bill, and Erickson says these are unsettling to administrators and staff. Because Walker has not presented any formal budget proposal, no one really knows what is coming.

Among the concerns that Erickson has is the possibility that the SAGE program may be cut or eliminated. This program funds the free and reduced cost lunch program in the schools if the schools meet state requirements for class size in K-3 classrooms. Because of the large percentage of students who benefit from the free and reduced cost lunch program, Erickson said the district would have difficulty compensating for the loss of those funds.

Overall Erickson describes the mood in his district as one of "shell shock." He said the proposals relative to the unions was a surprise, and he doesn't think Walker did a good job of proving the need for those proposals in order to balance the state's budget.

Staff concerned Grantsburg Superintendent Joni Burgin said staff at her school is very concerned.

“With it (bill) coming so rapidly and on the ‘fast track,’ some of our staff will not have time to adjust their family budget to make ends meet,” she noted.

“We have had some staff afraid they may lose their homes. Yet, our staff cares so much about students ... that they know what is most important ... and they focus on them (students).”

Burgin’s comments echoed those of other area school administrators.

Assembly takes up bill Meanwhile, state Assembly lawmakers Tuesday started what will likely be a lengthy debate on a plan.

The debate comes as the Capitol is under tight security, with police stationed all over the building.

The entire west wing of the Capitol, where the Assembly chamber is located, is closed to anyone who doesn't work in the building today. People could still observe the Assembly from the gallery, but not before passing through a security checkpoint with a metal detector first.

Minority Democrats were preparing amendment after amendment to the plan, but by far the bill's collective bargaining changes were drawing the most attention.

Sun Prairie Democrat Gary Hebl said he worried what ending collective bargaining would mean for the state's relationship with its workers.

"If this bill passes, I am extremely fearful of desperate people losing their rights, having no alternative but to fight for those rights,” Hebl told Wisconsin Public Radio.

vow support for this plan, say it's needed to balance the state's books. Republican Assembly Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald says the people support it.

"There's been a lot of protestors here this week, I'm sure they'll be here for the rest of the week,” Fitzgerald said. “But I'll tell you, the best thing I think happened for us over the weekend is us getting a chance to go home to our districts and listen to our constituents. And I'll tell you, it was overwhelming the people and support that are on our side."

Should the bill pass the Assembly, it still can't pass the Senate without a quorum of 20. To get there, at least one of the 14 Democratic senators who are still in hiding would need to come back to Madison.

Listening to constituents But Assembly Republicans, who met before the session started as a group to

Erickson is also unhappy with the way all of this is being forced on the schools.

He noted that in the past the schools and the state worked together to address problems. "If they need help," he said, "we always lend a hand."

Until the details of the budget plan are known, Erickson said his district plans no changes in program or staff.

••• Scott Johnson, the Siren Schools superintendent, reflected Erickson's uncertainties. He points out that the budget repair bill is only half of the equation.

"We all know that there is talk that includes the possibility of per pupil reductions in the revenue limit formula as well as significant reductions in state equalization aid," he said. If that burden is put back on the local school communities, "There will be dire consequences," he said.

According to Johnson, past failures by the state to pay its share of the cost of public education put a burden on the taxpayers. With the current proposal, he notes, such a failure will put the burden of the cost of public education on the shoulders of government employees.

"The bottom line," he said, "is that somebody is not going to be happy, and unfortunately that eventually affects students, one way or another."

Like Erickson, Johnson will not speculate about potential staff or program cuts until he sees the biennial state budget, and he can calculate the impact on his school district. He does however note "some real anxiousness at all levels" in the district.

Overall Johnson is pleased with the way his staff has been dealing with all of the uncertainties and anxieties, and he has hope for the future. "I feel confident that whatever the outcome in the state political arena, we have the kind of leadership at all levels of our school district to make

the necessary adaptations, and continue to move our school forward in a positive manner," he said.

••• Unity Schools Superintendent Brandon Robinson said implications of the governor’s budget are “very real” for his district.

“From initial reports that have been provided, it appears that the state budget will impact the school district’s budget significantly,” Robinson said. The reduction in the state aid is likely to be unparalleled in history.”

Robinson said that as he and school board members work through their school budgets it also impacts the community as the services and programs provided may change.

“We will continue to make the best decisions for students, working to ensure the best educational experiences that we can provide,” he said. “Although it will be with greater difficulty as we are faced with such drastic reductions. For school districts already receiving low amounts of state aid - like Unity at less than 20 percent - any further reduction is distressing.”

••• “When a person’s livelihood is threatened, morale is challenged,” said Frederic Superintendent Jerry Tischer. It’s a normal reaction. Our staff is continuing to do a wonderful job of focusing on the students.”

Regarding possible budget cuts, Tischer said there are just too many unanswered questions at this stage and the school board is reluctant to alter programs until details are known and understood.

Tischer said he expects Frederic School District will have to make “very challenging and dramatic” decisions in an effort to provide the best possible education for

students.

be found at the Leaderr’s Web site, www.the-leader.net.)

Under Walker's plan, teachers will have to pay a larger portion of their health-care and retirement benefits, and they will lose the right to bargain for anything except wages, and any wage increases will be capped by the rate of inflation unless a vote by the public permits something higher.

Walker’s bill asks teachers for a 5.8percent contribution to the pension and a 12.6-percent contribution for the health insurance premium.

“Both are well below the national average,” Walker noted.

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More protests planned A rally to protest Gov. Walker’s Budget Repair Bill will be held this Friday, Feb. 25, in Spooner and another protest is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. at St. Croix Falls (meeting at Wal-Mart parking lot).

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••• Joni Burgin, superintendent at Grantsburg Public Schools, said that if everything Gov. Walker proposed in his speech at the state school board convention recently happens, Grantsburg will lose a significant decrease in per pupil aid ($500 per pupil) with a 15-percent reduction of equalized aid.

“Throw in our situation with declining enrollment - and this is going to significantly reduce the revenue that we have to operate the programs of the school. He (Walker) has told school boards that they must meet this budget deficit through changes to staff wages and benefits.”

Burgin said she’s noticed a change in staff morale since Walker unveiled his budget plan but they continue to focus on the students. She said she is meeting with staff leaders daily as things unfold.

“The problem in our state and nation is the economy, uncontrolled costs of health insurance, loss of jobs and corresponding impact on state budgets,” Burgin said. “It is important to stay focused on how we got here in the first place. Wisconsin is not alone in this problem. Forty-four states are struggling due to these issues. All of the major education organizations in our state concur that he went too far, including the state Superintendent of Eduction Tony Evers, WASDA and WASB.” Burgin said Grantsburg has an excellent school staff who care about the students.

“We will continue to focus on our purpose and mission as a school district. That is our life calling, that is our responsibility. We will work through the challenges together as a team, and be as creative as we can given the state parameters.” – Carl Heidel/Mary Stirrat/Gary King

Burnett supervisors receive education

FEBRUARY 23, 2011 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NEWS SECTION - A - PAGE 5

by Carl Heidel Leader staff writer SIREN - There is always plenty of work to do at the Burnett County Board of Supervisors meetings, but when the supervisors met for their regular meeting Thursday, Feb. 17, they took time out from their work to pick up a little education.

First on the educational agenda were prizewinning speeches from students

“The aliens are coming!” said Lucas Stiemann. But he assured the supervisors these were not from outer space, but from aquatic invasive species.

Emily Stiemann told the supervisors how they could use good conservation practices in their backyards.

from the Siren Schools. Emily and Lucas Stiemann, brother and sister, and Jordan McKenzie had all placed in a soil and water conservation speech contest in October of 2010.

McKenzie was not able to attend the supervisors meeting, but the two Stiemanns presented their speeches. Emily described ways in which homeowners can follow sound conservation practices in their own

Clayton Jorgenson presented another painting by Burnett County Artist Jim Springett to the county, a depiction of the Wood River Crossing at Hickersonville. – Photos by Carl Heidel backyards, and Lucas spoke of the problem of aquatic invasive species.

Clayton Jorgenson followed the Stiemanns with a history lesson. His presentation came in conjunction with the presentation of another historic place

painting by Jim Springett to the county.

This painting depicts the Wood River Crossing at Hickersonville, and Jorgenson talked about the role that the Hickerson family played in the development of Burnett County and the Grantsburg area.

around the country, looking for readability and complexity of the written materials.

“There were a few that were terrible, there were a whole bunch in the middle, and there were a few that were pretty good,” says Kehl. “But we did find the ones that had more content were written at a higher grade level. So while there’s more there, there’s also less that’s under-

standable.”

Research indicates that the average adult American reads at an eighth-grade reading level. One in five, however, read below that, at the fifth-grade level or lower.

Kehl was able to identify words that made materials harder to understand.

One of them was “apnea.”

“Apnea means ‘not breathing’ and

when someone is getting close to the end of their life they may have periods where they go for 5 seconds or 10 seconds or even sometimes longer than that it appears they’re not breathing. “ Kehl says medical staff will refer to this condition as apnea, so it’s important family understand the term, and not for hospices to just delete difficult words from brochures.

includes the spending of grant money.

The county board and governing committees are starting the process of preparing a budget for next year.

“People should care about how we spend grant money,” Frey said. “We need to make the spending of grant money accountable, the same as levy funds. We need to look at what grants can be spent for, how we can use the money. It matters.

Grants are public money.”

Frey equated grant money to the nonlapsing or carryover accounts that some

departments have had in the past. In the past year, many of these accounts have been removed from department budgets and placed in the county’s contingency or general reserve fund. Frey said that all county spending needs to be budgeted and that no funds are off limits. The only ongoing funds are the few that are committed or assigned to a future expense or are reserved by a higher level of government.

“Departments wanted their own reserve accounts,” Frey said. “That does not

benefit the whole county. Now we will require board action to approve all funds.

We will look at whether there is still a purpose for reserve funds that were set up in the past. There will be no private funds.

There was $1.3 million in dedicated funds.

Those have been transferred to the general fund.”

“I have been on a 30-year crusade against dedicated funds,” Frey concluded.

“This is an issue that makes me crabby.”

On an ongoing basis, the governing committees will have a different role, that of setting goals for departments and evaluating how departments are meeting those goals. The committees can stop “reviewing the voucher,” a look at bills that have already been paid, and can start spending more time on budget preparation and reviewing spending.

“I must know what you (the supervisors) think is important,” Frey said. “The committees are the conduit to the public.

You get public input on programs.” He added that the supervisors decide what the county should do, which programs are priorities, and his job is to decide how the programs should be done.

Frey said that the county needs to look at the long-term direction of programs and future funding needs. He said the county will start long-term budgeting and not just look at budgets a year at a time.

And while the supervisors set a long-term direction for the county, they must analyze all programs within each department and see what they are doing and if they still serve a purpose. Frey said this will be a major task.

The supervisors will start the 2012

budget process at the Tuesday, March 15, county board meeting. That meeting will start with an afternoon session on planning and setting of priorities. The county board members will set goals as a group and take those decisions back to their governing committees.

A new budget policy is now in draft form and will be presented to the board soon, Frey said. That new policy, a page and a half long, will replace an existing 12page policy.

$18,000 in credit-card purchases and creating problems in tracking and documentation for the finance department. Now all the old credit cards have been canceled and many fewer cards have been authorized. The credit-card payment is now down to $3,200. County vehicles now have gasoline-only cards assigned to the vehicle, and employees must get gas at the highway department gas pumps if they are in the area or before starting out in the morning. Finance manager Maggie Wickre says this has saved the county money and given the department better control of expenses.

And the lime quarry is getting a gift of free dirt. The quarry needs a lot of fill as it starts reclaiming an old pit. That reclamation must be completed by 2014. West Immanuel Church has fill material it is giving away, as part of a project they are completing. For the cost of hauling that fill, the county gets its dirt and the church solves its disposal problem. The county is now requesting bids from haulers to truck up to 20,000 cubic yards of dirt the threemile distance.

Study looks at how well hospices use the language of loss and dying

by Shamane Mills Wisconsin Public Radio MADISON - One of the ways a hospice attempts to help families of dying patients cope is with written materials. A study done at UW-Madison questions on whether that information is helpful.

Karen Kehl is assistant professor at the UW-Madison School of Nursing. She examined 150 documents from hospices

Frey says grants are public money

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – All Polk County spending should be accountable and transparent, county Administrator Dana Frey told the finance committee Wednesday, Feb. 16. He was outlining his goals for the coming 2012 budget preparation process. Frey added that this transparency

Polk supervisors face budget duties

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – The Polk County Board members have three important budget preparation tasks now that the county has an administrator. Those tasks were laid out by Dana Frey, the county administrator, at the finance committee meeting Wednesday, Feb. 16. The committee also heard that county sales tax revenue is up and the finance department has made a large cut in the use of credit cards by county employees.

Frey told the committee that much of what they did in the past is now obsolete or unnecessary, but dropping those tasks should give the governing committees more time to focus on important and critical issues. Three of those tasks relate to the budget and planning process. They are deciding what programs are most important, setting a long-term direction for the county and evaluating what programs might be cut back or eliminated.

Accountability and transparency

Sales tax up, credit-card use cut

Other business County sales tax revenue are at a record high, Frey told the committee. He said the increase started last summer and the sales taxes have been rising each month, both compared to the previous month and the same month for the previous year. Frey said this trend seems to apply just to Polk County and added “I don’t know what is going on.” He said sales tax revenues are now projected to exceed the budget and calls this a bright spot for the county. (Polk County collects a half percent sales tax on purchases in the county.)

County employees had been making

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The big blue crusher now at the Polk County highway shop flattens used oil filters. The crushed filters can be sold as scrap metal and the saved oil is used to heat the highway department truck shed. The machine will spend part of its time at the Polk County Recycling Center on Hwy. 8. The center is accepting filters from the public. Oil filters must now be recycled in Wisconsin.Photos by Gregg Westigard

Salvaged oil heats building

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – The Polk County Highway Department has come up with a solution to a new requirement

that used oil filters must be recycled and not sent to the dump. A new big blue machine in the highway shop crushes the used filters from the department’s trucks. The flattened filters can now be sold as scrap metal. And the oil squeezed out of the filters is saved and burned in the furnace that heats the truck shed.

The crusher will be in use at the highway department part of the month and trucked to the recycling center for use there. Recycling is now accepting used filters from the public for a fee. It is now prohibited to throw used oil filters in the trash. The Recycling Center will also sell the scrap and use the saved oil for heating its building.

required and they must be checked every day. A third regulation from the Department of Commerce requires that the department have a series of safety plans in place and the crew trained on the issues. (The department has its own safety plans in place now.) One company offered to create the plans for a cost of $8,400 with no training included. Warndahl found an alternative company that will create all the needed plans and training materials and keep the plans updated online for a cost of $1,600 for two years.

Much of the discussion was about the highway building. Warndahl said the county will need to spend $100,000 each year just to keep the present facilities in operation until a permanent solution is found. Immediate projects include work on the salt sheds, one of which is quarantined because of manufacturer defects, while the other has weak trusses from an earlier alteration. Warndahl said new problems keep coming up in the old building.

Supervisor Jay Luke asked who is in charge of building problems. Warndahl said that is still a debatable issue.

The property department is in charge of all building issues, but highway gets the costs in its budget. He said he is working with properties director Deb Peterson on solving the problems and developing a longer-range plan.

County Administrator Dana Frey has said no new borrowing will be possible for the county until 2016 because

of the structuring of old debt.

The highway building has been an ongoing issue for many years. The latest comment on it was included in the report of the county’s Energy Independence Team on completion of a plan for energy use for the county. That report says the highway shop is “way past its prime and useful life.” The report goes on to say it will cost the county a lot of money just to keep it going. and there are “far too many problems to justify its existence for much longer.”

Warndahl said the heated truck shed has been a great success. The trucks have had a lot less electrical problems now that they get a chance to defrost and deice between storms. The trucks can now be washed and look better.

The shed is also safer to walk in now that there is no ice on the floor.

The department has had problems with some of its new trucks. A new regulated feature related to fuel use has been “nothing but a headache.” Warndahl said the starters are going out on all the Internationals and there are no replacements. There are radiator problems on one brand of truck and transmission problems with the Sterlings. Warndahl said the problem with new trucks is widespread and there are no used trucks on the market.

All used vehicles are being stripped down and rebuilt, a cheaper solution than buying new trucks with design problems.

Highway building costs keep coming

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – The Polk County Highway Department finished 2010 on target. The department spent $10,509,000 last year. Of that, $3 million was property tax levy money. The preliminary and unaudited figures were presented at the highway committee meeting Feb. 3. The department completed the planned projects in its six-year road plan and is now getting bids for the 2011 construction projects. But the department will be budgeting $100,000 a year to keep its existing building in shape for the coming years while the county tries to come up with a plan to replace or permanently remodel the structures from the 1930s.

Highway Commissioner Steve Warndahl said there are some new regulations that are causing increased expenses, but the department has been dealing with them.

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Travel adventures

Life in a pileup

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer EAU CLAIRE – It was Sunday morning, Feb. 20. I had my stories written, the car was packed, and I was heading off for board meetings in Madison. I was leaving home ahead of the coming storm.

There was no trace of snow until Baldwin, and then the start of snow blowing in swirls over I-94. I was taking the driving easy, letting the semis and those in a hurry pass me by.

And then, suddenly, the road ahead was full of vehicles, trucks and cars, all stopped. I slid through an opening, bouncing off vehicles and spinning around, and came to a stop in the middle of the highway. Both air bags had inflated (that smell is bad).

I got out of the car. People were yelling “Get out of the road!!” and I did.

I was in the middle of an 80-plus-vehi-

cle chain reaction pileup on the interstate.

There were cars and trucks everywhere, in the road and in ditches on each side, stretched out for over a mile.

The crash happened so fast I had no time to think. I have no idea how long the car was sliding / spinning, probably just seconds, but I had no control. It was like riding the ball in a pinball game. My car was totaled, with the front end smashed and the passenger side caved in.

I was not hurt in any way and, fortunately, I hit no person as I slid through the scene.

People were standing everywhere, in the snow.

Soon fire trucks arrived and the firefighters/EMTs started assessing the scene. They were very professional, checking each vehicle for injuries and asking each person “Are you OK?” and looking at the response to see if the person was in shock.

The front of the crash scene was at the

Hwy. 93 exit near Eau Claire. At that exit is the Metropolis Resort and Action City Fun Center. A hole was cut in the freeway fence, and the stranded people were directed to the resort. That involved walking down the bank, through the snow and to the back entrance to the place.

I was carrying three bags from the car until a young woman, who had lost her car, took one of my bags and guided me to the Metropolis. This was one of the many acts of kindness to me and the others.

Metropolis/Action City is a family weekend getaway place with water slides and rides. Suddenly, the stranded travelers were mixing in with people in bathing suits. The Metropolis staff welcomed all the travelers in, opened a room, and brought in some of the largest pizzas I have ever seen for their new guests.

That hospitality was part of a pattern at the scene. Stranded travelers soon booked the few rooms available at the

spoke next. “I went to Madison Friday to stand up for workers rights. I tried talking with my legislators for seven days.” Gudmunsen said he tried repeatedly to contact Sheila Harsdorf and Eric Severson. “I could not wait anymore. I did not have the intent of hurting anyone in St. Croix Falls.

I went for protecting rights of Wisconsin workers including myself and my students.”

A nonresident, supporter of the teachers, Dr. Sarah McDougall, stated she came to stand up for the teachers at St. Croix Falls. “I stand in support of them for standing up for what they believe in and I ask the board to consider that when thinking about discipline for those actions.”

Another nonteacher spoke in support of the staff. “I expect from you (the school board) to pass a resolution supporting collective bargaining in Wisconsin.”

Maeta Burns-Penn, parent and school volunteer and coach, spoke in support of the staff as well. Burns-Penn’s daughter was co-valedictorian of her class at St. Croix Falls. Burns-Penn said her daughter has been texting and tweeting about her former teachers in St. Croix Falls going to Madison. “I thank you every day you stopped my kid in the hall or congratulated my son or daughter. My daughter has the opportunity to have the highest education available. I deeply appreciate every moment these teachers went out of their way for my children. Dismissing them from this building is an act I cannot support.”

Former teacher Gary Noren stated that he was a teacher and was also a teacher union representative. He asked the board what they would do if someone attacked their rights. “I hope you would stand up for them.” (See full text of Noren’s letter at end of story).

The board convened into closed session and Martin stated any disciplinary action would not be immediately decided that evening.

ing agreements.”

Martin also went on record in a statement prior to the meeting, saying, “It was difficult to cancel school on Friday; we have students, parents and community members that expect school to be in session. The decision to cancel was made Thursday evening when it became apparent that with over 60 percent of the staff calling in sick we did not have enough remaining staff and substitutes to safely supervise and provide meaningful instruction to students. As educators we need to keep the educational needs of our students in the forefront of everything we do and deal with our professional frustrations outside of school. The school board is working with legal counsel and will be meeting on Tuesday evening to discuss how best to address this issue.”

Metropolis. There was another motel, an EconoLodge, nearby and the owner of the Metropolis, Mark Steil, drove me, and others, to the place across the freeway.

The owner of the EconoLodge, Atul Patel, welcomed all his new guests. There was one place to eat nearby, a Red Robin, and the manager, Christopher Pirelli, drove me back to the motel so I would not need to walk in the streets.

I mention the names of people because everyone, from the emergency crews to the local hosts and the tow truck drivers called out on a Sunday to clear the highway, was so nice.

Being in a large crash scene is an unusual–hopefully a unique–experience for me. The travel plans of many people suddenly changed. But there was no anger, no panic. Instead, there was friendliness and professionalism.

This is my story and my thank-you to the many people in Eau Claire who helped all the travelers last Sunday.

Teachers absences result in school closing

Board hears public input

by Tammi Milberg Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – School was canceled Friday, Feb. 18, at St. Croix Falls regarding Gov. Scott Walker’s recent budget cut proposals for state employees.

Tuesday, Feb. 22, was the regular board meeting for St. Croix Falls. The agenda was amended to include discussion on Walker’s plan and how it will affect the school district. It was also amended to include closed session for the board to discuss and take appropriate action concerning disciplinary action, if imposed, for teachers, support staff or other employees concerning the cancellation of school Feb. 18.

Tuesday’s board meeting was moved to the high school/middle school media center to accommodate anticipated numbers of attendees. The meeting was standing room only, filled with mostly teachers and support staff. Members from the community and parents were also in attendance.

Prior to public comments, Martin addressed the audience. He stated that he wanted to talk a bit about last Friday and gave guidelines for addressing the board.

He stated that the decision to close school came at 9:15 p.m., Thursday, after many staff had called in and there were not enough subs to fill in for the absences. “I realize this is a politically charged issue,” Martin said. “The board will listen to what you have to say and we will discuss it with legal counsel in closed session. Once the board has a chance to hear and meet with legal counsel, we can make a decision on how to proceed with this matter.”

A maximum of 30 minutes was allotted for public comments, and the public was asked to refrain from making defaming comments and staff would not be protected from having action taken against them for things they say.

Board President Mona Schmidt said that the board has always encouraged public comment. She reminded those who were going to speak should keep their comments to Friday, not about what is happening in Madison and to keep those two issues separate.

The first person to speak was eighthgrade language arts teacher Chris Wondra. “Many teachers broke the rules they agreed to uphold to travel to Madison. We were aware our actions had the potential to close the school. We did not make the decision lightly. We broke a promise to our community and the children. We are not sorry we went, but we apologize for our actions, and that we have damaged the trust the people in the community have placed in us.”

Wondra continued stating that states without collective bargaining have lower test scores. He stated that Virginia is ranked 44, Texas is ranked 47, Georgia is ranked 48, North Carolina is ranked 49 and South Carolina ranked 50. He stated Wisconsin and Minnesota are ranked 2.

Wondra stated collective bargaining is a right to come to the table and to stand up for what’s right, even when standing alone.

Choral teacher Shawn Gudmunsen

Earlier statement by NUE rep In a statement prior to Tuesday’s meeting, St. Croix Falls High School tech ed teacher and union rep for Northwest United Educators, Paul Gilbert, said, “School Friday at St. Croix Falls was canceled because of a lack of qualified substitute teachers to cover absences. Many teachers took that opportunity to go to Madison to participate in the rally at the capitol. This rally is about worker rights that Governor Walker is trying to strip from public employees. Those that attended any of the rallies have done so by their own personal conviction. Rallies continued through Sunday with area members in attendance. On Friday, public employees attempted to negotiate with Governor Walker giving in to the call for a reduction of compensation and benefits in exchange for leaving the bargaining rights alone. He rejected this attempt to negotiate. Clearly this is about union busting and not the budget. Employee rights are at stake. What happens to collective bargaining now, will eventually happen to individual bargaining later since individual employee rights are commonly based off of those established in collective bargain-

Other board action The board continued with the regular meeting at the close of the public comments. The board approved a spring music tour for chamber singers and jazz band members to Chicago. The trip will happen in April and will involve 38 students, choral teacher Gudmunsen and band director Brian Kray and an adult female chaperone to be determined. The cost is $350 per student and most of the money has been raised through student fundraising and music department fundraising. The board also approved the resignation of Diane Finster as the National Honors Society advisor effective June 4, 2011.

Editor’s note: The following letters were submitted after the school board meeting:

(Note: This letter was read to the SCF School Board during public comments at the beginning of the Feb, 22 meeting.)

I’m Gary Noren, a resident of St. Croix Falls. I’m proud to say I was a teacher for 20 years, and a member of a teachers union and a teachers union representative. When we were confronted with difficult budgets back in the 1980s, we sat down and negotiated with the board to arrive at a solution that worked for everyone. I think our governor ought to give that a shot.

What would you do if someone attacked your basic rights? I would hope you would stand up to the attacker. It’s what I would have expected from our teachers, and I respect them for doing so.

We all need to work together to solve this budget deficit. Let’s not let our governor turn us against our neighbors. I would like to suggest that you consider sending the governor a vote of “no confidence” with respect to his budget “repair” bill.

In closing, a local city official made a public comment recently about our greedy teachers. He does not speak for all of the residents. I know there are many in our community who are proud of our teachers and support their collective bargaining rights. My hat’s off to them for the difficult job they do every day. Thank you.

Gary Noren SCF

To Superintendent Martin

Mr. Martin, I attended the Feb. 22 St. Croix Falls school board meeting and made the mistake of presuming that someone would speak on behalf of the taxpayers unhappy about the sick-out that forced the closing of the schools last Friday.

After listening to what amounted to a pro-union teacher pep rally, I would have welcomed the opportunity to share another view but hadn’t signed the “speaker sheet” in advance. I recognize that was an error on my part .

I believe that the teachers should, at the very least, be docked pay for the day or days that they chose to exercise their right.

In the real world, if workers would refuse to uphold their work agreement causing a business to shut down, even temporarily – either they would be out of work or the company would be out of business.

One of the cries from the Capital campout crowds has been that Gov. Walker is trying to balance the budget on the backs of those who can least afford it.

The lowest teacher salary in the St. Croix Falls School District for the 2009 2010 was $37,795, the highest $ 74,870 and the average $57,728. The average fringe benefit cost is $23,054 raising the salaries to $60,849, $97,924 and $80,782 respectively. The average salary at one of our local corporate employers is $36,578.

That’s for 12 months of work, no paid sick days and a maximum of three weeks paid vacation—never more. In Polk County, almost all private employers offer paid vacations and health insurance to their employees. Ninety percent extend insurance to family members. However, employees pay for the majority of the coverage. For health insurance they pay 27 percent of that cost. In this county it doesn’t seem that the public employees are those least able to afford helping to balance the budget.

Since I am a taxpayer and thus the ultimate employer of those paid by my taxes, I have a right to expect that my business not be obstructed by someone I am paying. Everyone has all kinds of rights and my right is to elect those individuals that I feel will do the best for my local community, my state and my country. I don’t like the outcome of all elections, but I have the right to work to change those outcomes next election. I guess that’s what happened last November. The silent majority of taxpayers had enough of growing public debt burdens. The people elected someone who explicitly laid out his plan for preventing Wisconsin from going bankrupt. I guess, elections do have results and the people of this state spoke loud and clear.

My guess is that exhibiting a spoiled child’s behavior of cheating their employer and lying to cover it up won’t sway many employers ( taxpayers) to their side either. As most parents have told their children, you can scream all you want, that doesn’t mean you’ll get your way.

Kris Hartung Dresser

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Some people support Gov. Walker’s bid to eliminate collective bargaining for public employees because they feel it is fair.

They say, a lot of people are hurting, economically, and so public employees should suffer, too. I believe this “logic” to be flawed. Let me explain this with a little fictional story.

Two men, Mr. X, who worked for a private manufacturing firm, and Mr. Y, who was a public service employee, went hunting. Their bosses came along. After being out in the woods for a while, the four men came to a steep, rocky cliff.

While standing looking at the view, Mr. X’s boss pushed him over the edge. Mr. X went tumbling down, over the rocks and landed on a ledge about 50 feet below the top. His leg was badly broken. Mr. X cried out to his boss and asked him why he did this. His boss replied, “I don’t need you anymore. Your work will now be done by one of my workers in Mexico.”

The pain became more severe and Mr. X became angry and called out to his friend, Mr. Y, who was still at the top of the cliff, unhurt, “It’s not fair that I’m in pain and you are not. Jump down here and be with me!” But Mr. Y did not move. Then Mr. X became even angrier and called out to Y’s boss, “Why don’t you push him over like my boss did to me? Can’t you see how unfair this is?”

Mr. Y stood looking down at his hurt friend, and just when he thought his boss would do what Mr. X asked, his boss said to him, “Y, hurry. Go get help.”

So, Mr. Y ran back out to the road and flagged down a passing motorist who called for an ambulance. The EMTs and rescue workers arrived and with ropes and pulleys, brought Mr. X back up and took him to the hospital. Meanwhile, Mr. Y went to Mr. X’s house where he offered X’s family money and any other assistance he could give to help until Mr. X could get back on his feet.

And the moral of the story is?

When you fall on hard times, it’s better to have a friend at the top of the cliff who is in a position to help you, than it is for him to fall and join you in your suffering.

In other words, will your situation improve, or suffer, if your friend’s income goes down? Will your business improve or suffer, if your patrons have less money to spend? Put another way, “Beware what you ask for, because Gov. Walker is very eager to give it to you!”

Priscilla Fjorden Milltown

The fi fin nal shot

It was a sad story of widows and orphans freezing and starving, buried in a blizzard of snow while fat-cat union bosses sat in their offices, drank beer and laughed at how the slowdown of their sanitation workers was gaining them leverage in their contract negotiations.

The story was carried in all its sorrowful details by Rupert Murdock’s New York Post. From there the message was picked up by other right-wing news outlets, Fox News, of course. The Washington Times ran an editorial headed “Cross us and you die.”

But, it never happened. A New York Times investigation traced the source of all these tears and the gnashing of teeth to a little story born in the fertile imagination of David Halloran, a rookie councilman and Tea Party Republican. When questioned Halloran couldn’t remember just where, when, or what he had heard.

But the damage was done, Is it just a coincidence that this story, the assault on public employees unions in one state after another, including our own state of Wisconsin, comes at a moment

when Charles Loveless, legislative director of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, points out conservatives are readying a massive assault on the pensions and benefits of the employees?

However, Gov. Walker’s attack is not just on benefits and pensions, it is the union he seeks to destroy. How is that supposed to solve the budget crisis? It is the final phase of a 40-year class war waged by wealthy conservatives to destroy the middle class. It started with Reagan’s union-busting agenda, and about the only unions worthy of the name are the public employees unions.

They are the only organizations left in times of elections to make telephone calls, make door-to-door visits, stuff envelopes, and donate any sizeable amounts of money to their chosen candidate. However, when it comes to contributing money, they are not in the same league as the wealthy CEOs and corporations.

It was the rust-belt unions that helped build the strong middle class of the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s. That class is rapidly disappearing as wages stagnate, jobs move overseas, wealth and political power move to the hands of the superrich. Who are these wealthy conservatives? Our Gov. Walker owes a great deal to the Koch Brothers, Charles and David.

The Walker campaign received $43,000 from Koch Industries political action committee. Koch’s PAC also gave $1 million to the Republican Governors Association, which then spent an additional $65,000 in support of Walker. The RGA also spent $3.4 million on TV ads and mailers attacking Mayor Tom Barrett, Walker’s opponent.

Marty Bell, executive director of the Wisconsin Public Workers Union, sent a message to the governor’s office agreeing to the cuts in pensions and welfare benefits sought by Walker in his bill. The governor’s response was “nothing doing.”

He wants the whole thing, the end of collective bargaining rights of public unions, the end of unions. Somehow that story is not being told. This is the final shot in a battle to end unions in America. As Wisconsin goes, so goes the nation. Walker owes too much to the Koch Brothers and their ilk to back down now.

Ed Pedersen Luck

The sky is falling

By listening to the news one would think this to be true. Gov. Walker has proposed a way to help get Wisconsin out of the red. State and municipal employees have made great strides in securing wages and benefits for themselves through unions. When Walker proposed requiring many state employees to contribute 5.8 percent to their pensions and 12 percent for their health insurance a revolution started. To help offset these costs to the employee, Walker proposed to allow these union employees to opt out of paying union dues. Now the loud voices started to be heard because these union leaders might have a cut in their generous lifestyle. Walker also proposed taking away the ability of state workers to bargain for benefits, and the bargained-for wage contracts would be only for one year. If the union workers would like to get more wage increases than the consumer price index they would be required to ask the taxpayers through a referendum.

To those of us in the private sector the question should be posed. Would you be satisfied with contributing 5.8 percent to your pension and 12 percent for your health insurance?

Mark Pettis Hertel

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Why is Gov. Walker trying to fast-track legislation with absolutely no effort to contact or even work with the unions he is attacking? At the same time, he’s calling public employee unions unreasonable.

Are you kidding?

Before drastically curtailing the rights of teachers, correctional officers, courthouse employees, nurse’s aides, and others, let’s talk. Let’s work together to find solutions that are fair to taxpayers and to hardworking people who provide the vital public services that our communities need. I don’t need to remind you how nice it is to have good teachers, plowed roads, public health services, emergency services, and everything else provided via public employees.

While Wisconsin has to take steps to deal with the economy and the holes in the budget, let’s just hope our elected officials make smart decisions based on the real facts. For instance, Polk County government employees already pay 10 percent of health insurance premiums (with deductibles and other co-pays like everyone else), 100 percent of vision insurance, 100 percent of dental insurance and also pay their long-term disability insurance. Those are the facts here in Polk County with similar facts in surrounding areas. Public employees don’t get bonuses, commissions or profit sharing, just a fair wage.

Unions are willing to sit down, talk, and make sacrifices, but we cannot sit back while Gov. Walker unnecessarily attacks our collective bargaining rights. Let’s come up with smart solutions to Wisconsin’s challenges by working together.

Nancy Anderson Cushing Editor’s note: The author is vice president of Polk County Local 774 and District 8 executive board member - AFSCME Council 40 Madison

Open letter to governor

You have made your point, but now it is time to be a real leader and negotiate with the Democrats, and do right by all the working people of Wisconsin.

The public employees unions have made concessions. They are willing to make the financial sacrifices that you have asked of them, but they are not willing to give up the right to collective bargaining.

The right of collective bargaining is an important right of all workers in Wisconsin and must not be taken away. For seven decades Wisconsin labor unions and Wisconsin companies have used collective bargaining for mutual benefit. The results of collective bargaining have been living wages, better working conditions and healthy businesses. Unions have acted fairly and have given concessions in hard times like these. Remember that our public employees are not public enemies, nor are the unions that represent them.

Our public employees, like employees of the private sector, are citizens who also pay taxes – federal income tax, state income tax, sales tax, property tax. These taxes pay your salary and benefits too.

Remember that money is negotiable, rights are not.

Gail Lando Grantsburg

Paging Dr. Severson

The state of Wisconsin’s political and civil history of the past 75 years has established it as a national model in recognizing the right of workers to protect their interests via labor unions and collective bargaining. The extremist right wing now in control in Madison is obviously bent on reversing decades of the expressed will and values of the majority of the people.

I contend the Republican victories in the November midterm elections were a fluke; a clever manipulation of a frustrated electorate by a strident, vocal element that exploited the impotence and apathy of the Democratic Party in Polk County and elsewhere in the state.

So the militant propagandists prevailed.

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familiar with the inflammatory, scare-tactic writings of Hartung, Blake, Pettis, Tea Party members and other radical conservatives. Absent a strong voice of reason and critical thinking from the left, the illinformed and intellectually challenged bought into their simplistic arguments and accepted their rationale as fact. Anyone with an ounce of political awareness could sense the deliberate fueling of the philosophical crisis that’s now taking place in Madison and spreading to other parts of America. The people who were hoodwinked have awakened to the truth of the Republican agenda, and the backlash is in action and growing around the country.

Now comes Dr. Erik Severson, newly elected state representative in our 28th District. Cut from the Tea Party mold and backed by radical conservatives with deep pockets and heavy-duty business interests, he’s gone to Madison with one mission in mind: kill the labor movement in the state and fair and equitable compensation for middle-class workers under the guise of an alleged state budget crisis and the need for drastic spending cutbacks.

This is a transparent effort to destroy the unionization of the workforce in favor of big business.

Severson ran for election on his impressive professional credentials as an Osceola emergency room doctor. As a physician, with a six figure income, he’s totally out of touch with those who must go forth each day providing essential public services, teach our children, care for our aging and disadvantaged, preserve law and order, respond first to tragedy, and protect our environment and quality of life. This is the “grunt” work of a civil society.

Via his medical practice, Severson is a healthy recipient of the medical fees paid by federal and state programs, Medicare, etc., under private insurance coverage or squeezed to the point of bankruptcy out of those who have no resources to cover their hospital and doctor bills. Severson is immune from the proposed reductions in pay and benefits negotiated in good faith over the years by unions through collective bargaining both public and private.

With near religious fervor and self-rightiousness, he supprts Gov. Scott Walker’s attempt to dismantle the process.

Severson, with all due respect, tell us what your reaction will be when your emergency room nurses and vital medical technicians are threatened by reductions in their salaries and employment benefits, and when the paramedics and ambulance personnel find it necessary to preserve their incomes and work contracts. Given your party’s political philosophy, they’ll be up next.

Do you then persist in the idea of eliminating the collective bargaining process and tell them to take it or leave it? Will you choose to find yourself alone in the emergency room with a stricken or injured patient? Will your Hippocratic oath become secondary to a selfish, singleminded political ideology?

Severson, you’re being paged!

Bradley E. Ayers Clam Falls

Nothing but the truth

On Wednesday, Feb. 16, hundreds of people from all over the area joined forces in a show of support for public employees and marched together on Main Street in Rice Lake.

I personally would like to thank all those marchers and the Rice Lake Police for their presence that evening. The message we were trying to and are continuing to try to send to other members of our communities and elected officials is that the governor’s proposed Budget Repair Bill is wrong for Wisconsin. Gov. Walker has proposed a Budget Repair Bill that includes eliminating the collective bargaining process that public employees and their employers have used for nearly 50 years to set wages and working conditions at the local level. Walker wants state government to take that local control away from public employees. We are talking about county workers, teachers, nurses, virtually all public employees – unionized employees, your friends and neighbors; the local, county and state em-

ployees that care for us and keep us safe, teach our children and give us the quality of life that is Wisconsin.

Just to be clear, everyone has benefitted from union contracts. Union contracts first established the five-day and 40-hour workweek, workmen’s compensation and other standards that benefit all workers.

Union contracts have helped all workers by setting high competitive standards for employers.

In the days since our march in Rice Lake, Wisconsin has made national news as public employees fight to retain their rights to bargain collectively with their employers. The governor has refused to come to the table to discuss concessions that the unions promised, concessions that will have an immediate impact on the deficit. He has continued his attack on workers rights in spite of the hundreds of thousands of Wisconsin citizens and taxpayers that have participated in protests and demonstrations in opposition. The only opportunity opponents to the governor’s bill had to allow time to let the people’s voice be heard was for the state Senate Democratic minority to leave the state, preventing the vote.

Walker was not elected on a platform promising to rid the state of collective bargaining. That was not a part of his campaign. He was elected to represent all citizens of Wisconsin. Taxpayers need to look around and recognize the negative impact this bill will have on all segments of our communities. By the governor’s own estimates this bill will fail to do what its title implies, repair the budget. Instead, this bill will cost all workers much more than the salary and benefit concessions union workers have already promised the governor, our very quality of life is at risk here. Please speak up and tell your legislators to vote no on this bill.

Dan Tripp, president Northwest United Educators Rice Lake

Get real

First, I’d like to commend the teachers who choose not to join the protestors and force their schools to close by calling in sick - talk about setting a good example for your class.

Since when is it legal for teachers to shut down a school under false pretenses to go protest, or for senators to leave the state to avoid a vote? Not to mention trying to misinform their students as to why they are going. Like the teacher that said they could be fired for wearing the wrong clothes or the wrong color lipstick.

Thanks to the informed student who spoke up and set the teacher straight about misleading the class. This is a case where the person being taught is teaching the so-called teacher who should not be teaching our kids.

Are these state employees being paid while protesting, and is the union going to pay for all the expense incurred to make up those days they forced the schools to close at the end of the year?

What about the kids who plan to work at the end of the school year to make money for college, now they have fewer days they can work.

As for those protestors carrying dictator and Hitler signs, where were they when Obama Care was forced on all of us or when Wisconsin residents had to have car insurance along with a 30-percent increase in our premiums?

I noticed one sign that said, “We pay taxes, too.” Well, if you’re a state employee I think the rest of us pay your wages so you have that money to pay those taxes back to us. If you were working in a private industry and you told your employer that he would have to close the doors so you could go protest, I’m not sure for how long you would keep your job.

If it’s true that they are busing people from other states to protest and these are all government employees of our country that is already under stress because of the economy, then I think we should offer those jobs to people who want work! I also heard they’re busing students down there. If so, this is very misleading for them, not to mention taking them out of school. Are the protestors paying that ex-

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pense and are they covering all the liability issues involved if someone gets hurt or in some other trouble or gets sick? Because this is no longer the schools responsibility, if I were a parent of one of those kids, I’d be asking a lot of questions regarding these issues.

This is all taking place at a time when the federal government is considering shutting down because they’re out of money and debating if they should print more.

Let’s wake up and get real, people!

Bill Kurtz St. Croix Falls

Retaining civility

I have never been a union member.

During my whole working life, I have had the advantage of a safe workplace, 40hour week, and sick leave when needed.

These and many other benefits, that we now take for granted, are the legacy of union men and women who fought and sometimes died for them. Exactly 100 years ago, 146 people, mostly women, burned to death in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in New York City. The factory owners were trying to keep out union organizers and had locked the doors. Collective bargaining rights are not a frill to be taken away from workers because “it might make settling future contracts easier.” The ability of workers to negotiate with their employers is a basic part of a civil society.

The fight currently going on in Madison is not about money. The Legislative Fiscal Bureau has said that without Gov. Walker’s tax breaks for business, the current year’s budget had a very good chance of ending in the black. This fight is about destroying unions. It is again about employers wanting total control over the workplace. The issue is, can we retain a civil society in Wisconsin?

Jean McLaughlin Webster

Get out and vote

It’s that time of year again – only this time let’s get it halfway right. If you really take a long hard look, you’ll see what the little town of Dairyland has become.

We see wasted tax dollars, we see all sorts of misapproation of money, people covering up another one’s stealing, people abusing town machinery, stealing loads of town gravel, as well as using town machinery to do the theft.

This is true, look at the police reports.

We have people like this receiving a paycheck, can you imagine what else he has been up to?

Do you want his friend running for town jobs on your sideboard or as a chairman? We need to put our foot down, throw out the bad – elect new people.

Just because Joe Blow buys your vote, doesn’t mean you have to vote for them.

We need honest, trustworthy people you can believe.

So let’s all commit to be there to vote the first Tuesday in April, to be exact, April 5.

Polls open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Remember, they’re wasting yours and my tax dollars.

So let’s get someone who we can all trust.

Bonnie Fornengo Dairyland

Let's reward her

In addition to Mary May’s article named “Unfair,” there are other discrimination types among other businesses.

A lady I worked with last fall told me that she pays a higher premium for car insurance because she has no credit listed.

The reason for this is that she is an upstanding, responsible citizen who pays for her things with cash, therefore no credit rating. She has no credit cards. She has been told that people with no or poor credit rating are at greater risks for accidents.

With all that is happening in this country, everyone or just about everyone, must be paying higher premiums. Don’t you think that she should be rewarded?

Pat Hanson Webb Lake

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• Letters to the editor • Open letter to Democratic senators

Dear Democratic senators or to the 14 Champions of Wisconsin, Thank you so much for boldly taking the only avenue open to you in order to stall the quick and fatal vote on the budget “repair” bill. By taking this brave and courageous initiative, you have forestalled a bill that would wreak havoc on the working class for decades to come. You are backed by hundreds of thousands of public and private workers, I marched with many private workers at Madison.

We all know that if Wisconsin public employees lose this battle for our rights, all middle-class workers will fall to the same fate in like suit, not only here in Wisconsin but across the country.

I beg you to stay the course and do not falter. The workers of Wisconsin depend on your brave actions to bring success in this last-ditch effort, which seems the only way left to find a negotiable solution. By your steadfastness to your values, you allow us the opportunity to voice our need to keep our rights as workers for the people of Wisconsin. Wisconsin public workers have collectively bargained down wages and benefits over and over for the last several years, local by local, sharing the pain of the recession, but it was through negotiation not dictatorship.

The unions have now quickly conceded to the Walker monetary demands so now we

all know it isn’t about the money, it’s all about our rights to have a say in the workplace.

It is only by your grace and courage do we stand the barest chance of keeping our collective bargaining rights.

Please keep up your good work! Know that you are supported and that I thank and ask God to bless you all.

Roxanne Moore Balsam Lake

Finally

Finally a governor in Wisconsin for the people.

In the year 2007, many of the people in the private sector lost a great amount of their pension monies through no fault of their own when the markets took a plunge caused by a bad economy. They had to replace this money out of their own pocket as no one bailed them out. They also saw increases in their health-care premiums, which they also paid out of their pockets.

The public employees, teachers and local government pensions all lost money also, but then that money was replaced by the taxpayers and not a penny of this money was paid for by the employees, teachers or local pension funds. Healthcare cost were also paid for by the taxpayers, so the public employees could have the better plans.

Why should the private sector have to pay for these employees? These employ-

ees are not paying for the private sector.

Times are changing, and the state of Wisconsin finally has a governor, Walker, and a senator, Ryan, that represent all of the people of this state.

No one is picking on the public and teacher sector, but if the general private sector has to buckle up, then so does the public and teacher sector. Where has it ever shown that throwing more money into the school systems that it increases the education level? This should start at home with parenting.

Let’s level the playing field for all of us that live in Wisconsin and all be treated equal.

John Walkosz Grantsburg

Poor representation

I am writing this letter in regards to my recent interactions with Rep. Eric Severson as one of his constituents. I have been a teacher in Somerset for the last 28 years and in Wisconsin for 31 years. I am a firm believer in our system of democracy, am an active participant in it and teach my students about its importance. In class, we talk about how we are the government, we have a voice, and we have elected representatives that bring our voice to the votes they cast in local, state and national government. So when I called Rep. Severson to let him know I

was against the Budget Repair Bill that was being pushed through the Legislature I expected him to listen to my concerns, take down my personal information so he knew I was one of his constituents, document how I felt about the issue and consider it when he went to vote on the bill.

That is what my other legislators had done when I called in the past. What I did not expect was to be argued with rather than listened to, repeatedly told “You disgust me!” and told it “sickens” him that firefighters were not included in the Budget Repair Bill cuts, and told he was voting in favor of the bill no matter what I said. I was rattled to say the least.

But I had told my students that it was important to persevere. That in a democracy you had a right to be heard, especially by the people elected to represent you. So when two colleagues and myself went to speak to Severson in his office in Madison on Feb. 16, we expected to be listened to, documented and our opinions considered by our representative, Severson. Instead, again we were argued with, told he was not considering the input his constituents had given, asked if we expected him to get input on every bill, and that he didn’t have time to do that.

If this is Severson’s response, then who represents the 28th District in Madison?

Meg Farrington Star Prairie

Moving sixth-grade to 7-12 campus still on the agenda

Parent input will be sought

by Gary King Leader editor FREDERIC - Bringing sixth-graders back to the high school building from the elementary campus next fall was one of the topics discussed by school board members at their regular monthly meeting, Monday, Feb. 21.

Present were board members Scott Nelson, Shari Matz, Troy Engen, Chuck Holicky and Becky Amundson, Superintendent Jerry Tischer, high school Principal Ray Draxler and elementary Principal Kelly Steen.

Tischer said the proposal is still in the discussion stages but that he and the school board plan to schedule meetings to allow input by parents.

Right now, Tischer said, there are two grades with numbers low enough (29 and 21) to allow the entire class to be part of one classroom, the sixth grade being one of them. Integrating those students into the current 7-12 campus would not only

create more of a true middle school with grades six, seven and eight all under one roof, but it would also be a cost-savings measure as the district would not have to hire an additional teacher at the elementary school.

“Our educators would be used in a more efficient manner by doing this,” Tischer said. “We’re looking at it for next year but not without talking with parents.”

While that would save local school districts money, it would not make up for the per-student revenue, Tischer noted. Those changes would not occur until 2012 when the district’s current contract with staff expires.

“It’s all so uncertain right now,” Tischer said. “As far as putting our budgets together, we proceed with what we’re doing and make adjustments.”

would require surveillance equipment, but the main reason the project can’t be completed is the lack of money.

The proposal surfaced at a board meeting two months ago when Frederic Police Chief RJ Severude and concerned citizen Carol Mossey approached the board, asking them to consider the project out of safety and enforcement concerns.

Co-op programs Athletic Director Troy Wink was asked to come back to the board’s next meeting in March with numbers on the softball and baseball sports co-op with Luck.

The board also decided it needed more information on a proposal by Wink asking the school district to begin paying for the junior high football coaches who have been self-funded for 10 years. The issue was tabled to the board’s March meeting.

Budget talk There was brief discussion about Gov. Scott Walker’s Budget Repair Bill, now the center of controversy in Madison and nationwide.

According to the Wisconsin Association of School Boards, Walker could announce cuts of at least $900 million in his 2011-13 budget proposal, including a cut in revenue limits of up to $500 per student.

Another component is the proposal asking teachers to pay a higher percentage of their health insurance and retirement costs.

Surveillance equipment A topic on the board’s last two agendas is a proposal to install security/surveillance cameras in the schools but it was noted at Monday’s meeting that the cost of the project - an estimated $15,000 - would need to come out of the school’s general operating fund - Fund 10 - and that there’s just not enough room in the budget at this time.

It’s something some other area schools including Luck, Siren and Webster - have chosen to do.

Tischer said Frederic is fortunate in not having a lot of trouble at the schools that

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer AMERY – A talk about the future of a relationship turned into a bizarre incident of domestic abuse in Amery on Sunday, Feb. 20. According to a criminal complaint, Travis Friesner, 28, stands accused of disorderly conduct with a domestic abuse enhancer after allegedly confronting his on-and-off girlfriend and ending their relationship by urinating on her.

According to a report by Amery police, the woman claimed she was so disgusted that she pushed Friesner into a coffee table, and then went upstairs to take a shower and change her clothes.

When she returned, she found Friesner

“covered in blood,” and stating that she had caused the injuries. The woman disputes the claim and claimed Friesner had self-inflicted the injuries to his face, making it look like she had hit him or was bloodied by hitting the coffee table. He reportedly told her that, “You made me do this.”

The duo then started yelling at each other, which is when the woman called police.

Friesner told police that the woman had struck him several times, which she denied.

The woman is not being identified in this article, as she is considered the victim of a domestic assault. She did deny ever

striking the man, but did admit that his being at her home was in violation of a Ramsey County, Minn., protection order.

She told police that the duo has lived separately for some time, but admits to meeting at times and said that she had called him over earlier that evening. The woman said the urination episode and assault began when she suggested “discussing our relationship.”

Both parties had apparently been drinking, according to the report.

The allegations led to Friesner being arrested on a misdemeanor protection order violation and alleged domestic disorderly conduct. The woman has not had charges filed, but is part of a no-contact order is-

sued by Judge James Erickson, who also ordered Friesner free on a $5,000 signature bond, with an order to maintain sobriety.

Ironically, he is also subject to random urinalysis - to test for intoxicants.

Friesner was convicted of domestic assault in 2003 and was sentenced to a year in the Ramsey County workhouse. He is also on probation for a DUI conviction last April, and it’s unclear if he will also face probation violation in Minnesota if convicted in Wisconsin. His next court appearance has not been set.

MADISON — Wisconsinites are encouraged when filing state income taxes this year to consider donating to the Veterans Trust Fund, the state’s primary means of supporting veterans.

The VTF provides valuable services and benefits for veterans and the immediate families of service members who have died in the line of duty or as a result of service-connected disability. The fund supports retraining grants, claims assistance, subsistence aid and state veterans

cemeteries.

With more troops returning home, more veterans are utilizing the services provided by the Veterans Trust Fund. These service members are returning to a challenging economy and are dealing with the aftereffects of repeated deployments, mental trauma and physical trauma. Returning service members rely on programs supported by the VTF to re-establish their lives as civilians, attain job training and education, and contribute

to the workforce as future leaders. At the same time, the needs of senior veterans have grown. As Wisconsin veterans age, the demand for affordable nursing care, transportation to VA medical centers, and eyeglasses and hearing aids increases.

Just $1 donated from every taxpayer in the state would raise more than $3 million for veterans.

Donating is simply completed by entering an amount to give next to the VETS symbol on line 38d of the long form, 28d

of the short form and 64d of the nonresident/part-year resident form. Donations can also be made by mailing a check to: Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, Veteran Trust Fund Donation, P.O. Box 7843, Madison WI 53707-7843.

To learn more, see www.WisVets.com/Donate or call WDVA toll-free at 800-947-8387. — from WCVSO

Incident leads to unusual domestic abuse charges

Opportunity to support veterans with a tax refund donation

Contracts settled at Webster School

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Eighth period to be a study hall for high school students

The 2010-11 contract for administrative staff was also approved, with a total package increase of 2.8 percent.

fruition.

“I’m proud of him for going out on a ledge a little bit,” Erickson said.

• The date for the April school board meeting was changed from April 18 to April 11 to accommodate Easter break and the music trip to Florida.

• Resignations were accepted from junior varsity softball coach Dan Thill and bus driver Amy Moniken. Ashley Close, FACE teacher, was hired as assistant varsity girls softball coach. Volunteer coaches Dan Thill (softball), Steve Ward and Jodi Elmgren (both for track), were approved.

• The board approved refinancing of the eligible portion of debt, saving the district $3,601 per year. “That means we’re asking our taxpayers for less money,” Erickson said, thanking Bremer Bank and Robert W. Baird & Co. for assisting with the refinance.

• High school students will be selecting their 2011-12 classes this Thursday, coming together in the cafeteria to meet with teachers to sign up. This is the first time arena scheduling has been used at the school. By the end of the day, students should have their class schedule and teachers should have their class list.

• The number of advance placement classes offered at the school is growing, as is the number of students taking advantage of these classes. Four years ago only two students took an AP class, compared with one-quarter of the students who graduated in 2010. Students able to take AP classes, said Erickson, have been tremendously underserved in the past, adding that the district can be proud of the increases in that area.

Study hall A recommendation by the curriculum committee and middle/high school Principal Tim Widiker to have an eighth-period study hall for nearly all high school students, starting next year, was approved by the board.

Scheduling study hall for most students will leave teachers free to provide assistance to students.

“We want to make teaching staff available to the students,” said Erickson.

A graduated honors system will be used, with freshmen able to leave the study hall with a pass, and more freedom given as students become sophomores and juniors. Seniors who meet eligibility requirements will have the option of leaving the school at the beginning of eighth hour, but only on the condition they do not return. Seniors involved in sports will need to remain in the school, but will be able to use the weight room and other facilities, including a student lounge that may be established in the future.

Eligibility to take advantage of the freedoms of each level will be determined by grade point and behavior, said Erickson.

A byproduct of the system, Erickson said, is that students involved in sports that require leaving school early will not be missing core classes.

Erickson complimented Widiker for pursuing the idea and bringing it to

Title I nights Elementary Principal Martha Anderson reported on the successful night for families of elementary students receiving Title I services. The event was held in January with 44 students and 35 parents attending.

Along with activities for the children and families, there were sessions for the parents on topics such as parenting with love and logic. Parents were shown the computer lab and introduced to sites like EducationCity that students can access at home for fun reading and math activities.

Next month, said Erickson, the school will host three more parent nights, focusing on topics to help parents. National Honor Society students will be helping with activities with the children so parents can focus on the sessions, he said.

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer CLAYTON – Authorities used a fresh set of footprints to track down an underage man who was charged with disorderly conduct after allegedly breaking down a door, after drinking, and then fleeing the scene through another apartment window.

According to a criminal complaint from

the Polk County Sheriff’s office, Shane Zelinski, 20, Balsam Lake, had reportedly showed up at his friend Bradley Organ’s apartment in Clayton in the early-morning hours on Monday, Feb. 21. He was reportedly beating on the wrong door, or was confused, as he nearly broke down the locked, bolted door of a neighbor woman.

She called the police and said she knew Zelinski from an earlier visit. She also said he had nearly broken down her door and broke the safety chain, even with a chair propped in front of it.

Zelinski reportedly then went to a neighboring apartment, where he had

four beers with his friend, Organ.

However, when police arrived, they checked with Organ, who said there had been no one in his apartment all day. “I swear on my child’s soul,” he reportedly told police.

A quick check of the building perimeter showed footprints in the fresh snow, leaving a window of Organ’s apartment.

Organ was given one last chance to come clean about Zelinski, but he refused, telling police the footprints were from him letting his dog out that night.

Police took Organ, 30, into custody for obstruction. There was no word on whether his dog actually wore shoes.

Zelinski was discovered a short time later at another location, and apparently came clean with police on his earlier visit to Organ’s apartment, even admitting to being underage and drinking four beers while he was there.

Zelinski has had several run-ins with the law in recent years, and is now facing a charge of resisting arrest and disorderly conduct. He made an appearance before Judge James Erickson on Monday, Feb. 21, and he was released on a $1,000 signature bond. His next court appearance on the matter is set for Aug. 5. Organ was also released on a similar signature bond, but his future court dates have not been set.

POLK COUNTY - Derek Anderson, 29, St. Croix Falls, was charged with OWI, first offense, on Sunday, Feb. 20, after rolling his vehicle on Hwy. 8 just west of Hwy. 65. Police were sent to the accident.

Anderson was apparently uninjured, but said he was coming from the St. Croix Casino and said he believed he had too much to drink. He said he hadn’t had anything to drink in the five to 10 minutes since the accident, but he had been drinking at the time of the crash.

Anderson did not pass field sobriety

tests that were administered at the jail instead of at the accident scene due to inclement weather. His Breathalyzer registered .13 and he was charged.

Nathan Ball, 36, Dresser, was charged with OWI, first offense, on Wednesday, Feb. 16. Police were called to 90th Avenue for a report of a vehicle in the middle of road with the driver slumped over. When the arresting officer arrived, a first responder was there. He told the officer the vehicle had been slowly rolling west on 90th Avenue when he arrived and that it had

been running. The first responder asked the driver to pull to the side of the road, which the he did. The officer spoke with Ball, who said it was not in his best interest to talk to the officer. When asked how much he’d had to drink, he said, “Enough.” After threatening to arrest him, Ball identified himself. He had an odor of

intoxicants, red and glassy eyes, and poor balance. He refused to take field sobriety tests, instead turning and placing his hands behind his back in preparation for being handcuffed. He was arrested. — with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

by Gil Halsted Wisconsin Public Radio MADISON - Wisconsin’s seven Supreme Court justices can’t agree on what the rules are for spending money in the court’s budget.

Four justices are pushing for new rules to restrict the chief justice’s authority to make spending decisions.

The court spent all day Monday, Jan. 31, arguing with each other in open conference about who has authority to spend court dollars and when a justice is allowed to claim travel expenses.

The meeting got heated at times. Justice Patience Roggensack accused the chief justice of trying to shut her up when she questioned the chief’s authority to spend money on a new mental health initiative in the circuit courts, saying she was attacked when she asked questions.

Roggensack says dealing with mental health problems in the justice system is not the court’s responsibility.

“The Legislature and the executive branch are aware of these problems,” she says. “What I was concerned with is that court resources were being spent for projects and agendas that are legislative, not judicial agendas.”

Roggensack also said despite the court’s refusal to reimburse her for money she spent researching racial disparities in criminal sentencing, she will continue to gather and analyze the data and present it to the court.

“I am committed to racial justice in our court system no matter what color you are, and it really doesn’t matter much how much hassle I get from you. I’m going to stick with it until I get an answer.”

At a meeting this coming Friday, Feb. 4, the justices will discuss establishing a finance committee to review all court expenditures including the hiring decisions the chief justice makes in staffing her office.

CLAYTON - Collin Knutson, 21, Amery, was arrested and charged with OWI, second offense, on Saturday, Feb. 19, after 11 p.m. An officer was parked near Hwy. 63 and Prentice Street. He saw a car being driven by a man, later identifed as Knutson, pull up to the stop sign and then do a burnout while turning to the north.

Knutson then turned onto CTH D going east. While making the turn, he cut the turn short so his vehicle was in the grass on the left side of CTH D. The officer activated his lights, and Knutson pulled over.

As the officer approached Knutson in

his vehicle, Knutson said he knew he was being pulled over because he had done a burnout. The officer asked why he had cut his turn so short, and Knutson allegedly said he was “driving like an idiot.” He admitted he was coming from Charlie’s, a bar in Clayton. The officer administered field sobriety tests, including a Breathalyzer, which registered .13, and he was arrested.

During the arrest, the officer found a Leatherman multitool, which he confiscated. — with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

POLK COUNTY - Dayton Framsted, 25, Sheridan, Wyo., was arrested on Saturday, Feb. 19, and charged with OWI, third offense, and for failing to stop at a stop sign.

A police officer saw Framsted going through a stop sign at 5th Street Northwest at Hwy. 63.

The officer pulled him over and noticed he had bloodshot eyes and slow, slurred speech. He was given field sobriety tests, including a Breathalyzer, which registered .244. He was taken to the hospital

for an evidentiary blood alcohol test. On the way, Framsted said several times, “If you stick me with a needle, I’m going to fight you.” He was given an intoxilizer test using his breath, which again registered .24. On the way to the jail, Framsted asked the officer to turn up the tunes on the radio.

His demeanor on the report was noted as “calm.” — with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff reporter WEBSTER — Contracts for teaching and administrative staff at Webster School District were approved at the Feb. 21 meeting of the school board, bringing both contracts up to date through this school year.

The 2009-11 master contract for teaching staff includes a 3.2-percent package increase for each of the two years covered by the contract. This is less than the 3.8 percent many districts in the area settled on, said district Administrator James Erickson.

“I applaud our teaching staff for recognizing the economic situation as it is and being willing to make concessions,” Erickson added.

The master contract also reflects a pay scale change from the current tiered system to a 15-step scale. About seven years ago, said Erickson, the district moved to the three-tiered system but changing economics led the district and teachers to approve the step scale.

The step scale, he said, provides more equality in pay increases, brings increases more in line with other area districts, and is more attractive to prospective teachers.

“We’re not saving a ton of money,” he said, “and we’re not going in the hole a ton.” The idea, he said, is just to make the system more equitable.

Other business • The board approved the 2011-13 cooperative hockey agreement with Siren as lead school.

Along with Siren and Webster, the districts of Luck, Frederic and Grantsburg are part of the boys cooperative. These schools plus Unity and St. Croix Falls are in the girls cooperative.

• The 2011-12 calendar was approved, with a school start date of Sept. 1, an end date of June 1, and graduation set for May 19. School will be held on Monday and Tuesday of Thanksgiving week.

Did the dog wear shoes? Footprints prove he lied

Underage man knocks down neighbor’s door, parties and then leaves through window

Polk County OWI arrests

Supreme Court justices disagree over spending

Man does burnout in front of cop, gets OWI

Needle-hating, music-loving man charged with third OWI

Local canine selected for 2011Pet Hall of Fame

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by Priscilla Bauer with submitted information Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG - The Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association is proud to honor three inductees for the 2011 Wisconsin Pet Hall of Fame.

In its 17th year, the Wisconsin Pet Hall of Fame celebrates pets that exemplify the affection, loyalty and value of the humananimal bond.

Each year the WVMA honors this special relationship in three categories: hero, professional and companion. The 2011 inductees have contributed immensely to the lives of their owners and their communities.

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Buddy’s owner, Don Miller, and Dr. Greg Palmquist posed with Buddy at a ceremony for his induction into the Wisconsin Pet Hall of Fame held at the Crex Convention Center on Feb. 19.

Palmquist, owner of the Grantsburg Animal Hospital with his wife, Kathy, nominated and sponsored Buddy for the hall of fame honor.

Miller’s self-esteem. Buddy allows him to live with more confidence because Miller knows that Buddy will be there to alert him of coming seizures. Buddy is a constant friend and hero to Miller.

Buddy was nominated by Dr. Gregory Palmquist, Grantsburg Animal Hospital, Grantsburg.

Andy, an 11-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier, from Bristol, was selected for the professional category.

Roscoe, a Yorkshire terrier from Madison, was selected for the companion category.

These three extraordinary canines were honored during a noon luncheon ceremony held on Feb. 19 at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells. Due to the inability to travel, Don Miller and his dog, Buddy, participated via Skype from the Crex Conventions Center in Grantsburg.

A cake and coffee reception by Grantsburg Animal Hospital, Buddy’s sponsor, was held following the ceremony.

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Pirate Morrin gets her grand - on a blown-out knee

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – Grantsburg Pirate senior Kortney Morrin drained a critical free throw against the visiting Frederic Vikings on Thursday, Feb. 17, for her 1,000th career point.

And she did it while hobbling and limping on a blown-out knee.

Coming into the contest, Morrin needed just 10 points to get her grand, and she knew it was no easy task. She played only a few minutes at a time, but was able to score on almost every court appearance, getting her final point on the back end of two free throws with less than 1:20 left on the game clock.

“It feels really good. It was a real struggle with my knee,” she said after the game. “I was a little scared that I wouldn’t make it.”

Her final two points came from free throws after driving the lane and drawing a foul. She was knocked to the floor pretty hard, which she laughed about later.

“I was thinking of passing it off, because I saw her blocking, but then I just kind of went for it,” she said with a shrug.

Morrin dropped the first free throw without it even touching the net. With the crowd and her teammates crossing their fingers, the storied veteran didn’t seem phased by the implication of that second charity toss, which she also drained netfree.

She later said she tried to put all that out of her mind and just pretend it was any other free throw. “I tried to tell myself to not think about it, to just do it.”

Morrin was obviously limping throughout the contest, and generally stayed on the perimeter with her shooting. But even then, she converted three baskets, including a 3-pointer, and went 3 of 3 at the freethrow line. She finished with 10 points the exact amount needed to tally 1,000.

Morrin is also an accomplished track star and arguably one of the premier vol-

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Kortney Morrin posed with the balcony sign that was rolled up and waiting for her 1,000th point. – Photos by Greg Marsten

leyball players in the state, with the trophies and hardware to prove it. She injured her right knee several weeks ago in a basketball game, just 19 points shy of 1,000 career points in basketball, and was out of commission for several games, but last week decided to give it a try with a knee brace.

“I tried it for four or five minutes in one game, and five more in another,” she said.

“But it didn’t go well. I couldn’t really move.”

Her role on the Pirate basketball team is huge. She has literally carried her team offensively through much of her hoops career, and her presence did indeed help

against a very talented Frederic squad on Thursday. But playing on the injured leg was all her decision, she said, and she also expects to play more as the Pirate season winds down and rolls into playoff mode.

“I will have to have surgery on it,” she

Frederic defenders were not about to back off on the slightly hobbled Kortney Morrin, as she pops off a jumper against Vikings Jade Johnson, Maria Miller and Sage Karl (pictured, left to right.)

Morrin's 1,000 the point came on the back end of two free throws, with just under 1:20 left in the fourth quarter.

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••• MUNCIE, Ind. – Ball State men's volleyball senior middle attacker Anders Nelson was recently named the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association Offensive Player of the Week. This is the first MIVA offensive honor for the Cardinals this season, and the first of Nelson's career. Nelson, who is a former athlete of St. Croix Falls, helped guide the Cardinals to a 1-1 record last week by leading the team with 19 kills, 17 total Anders Nelson blocks and a .593 (193-27) attack percentage. In BSU's fiveset loss at No. 14 Lewis on Friday, Feb. 11, Nelson paced the Cardinals with 18 points, racking up 13 kills, three solo blocks and four block assists, while hitting for a .526 (13-3-19) rate of success.

He also collected a season-best five digs in the contest. In Saturday's Feb. 12, sweep of IPFW, Nelson rack up 11 points with six kills and a career-high 10 block assists, while hitting for a .750 (6-0-8) mark. Nelson entered last week as the league leader in blocks (1.46) and ranked fifth in hitting percentage (.460). – Marty Seeger with information from ballstatesports.com ••• STEVENS POINT – The UW-Stevens Point women’s basketball team became the sixth team in WIAC history to post a 16-0 undefeated record during the regular season. They defeated UW-La Crosse 63-49 last weekend, and will play their next game on Friday, Feb. 25, during the WIAC tournament semifinals beginning at 7 p.m. The Pointers are a No. 1 seed, and their opponent is yet to be announced. Britta Petersen of Luck, has been a consistent leader for the Pointers all season. The senior scored eight points and had seven boards in their win over La Crosse. A game earlier, Petersen had 22 points and five assists against UWPlatteville.

••• LEADER LAND – The Luck at Grantsburg boys and girls basketball games on Friday, Feb. 25, can be heard on 104.9 FM beginning at 6 p.m. The Unity at Clayton girls basketball game on Monday, Feb. 28, can be heard on 104.9 FM beginning at 7:30 p.m. The St. Croix Falls at St. Croix Central WIAA boys playoff basketball game can be heard on 104.9 FM beginning at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1.

••• LEADER LAND – The Northwestern at Wisconsin men’s college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 27, can be heard on 1260 AM beginning at 5 p.m.

••• LEADER LAND – Local sports tidbits to share? Please contact the Leader by 4:30 p.m. on Mondays to go in Extra Points. – Marty Seeger ••• LEADER LAND – Leader Sports strives to follow the college careers of area athletes. If you know of an athlete who will be playing collegiate sports in 2011 and hasn’t been mentioned, send us an e-mail or call and we’ll take it from there. – Marty Seeger

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Eagles get three wrestlers to state

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer AMERY – Three of the four Unity wrestlers competing at the Amery sectional on Saturday, Feb. 19, secured a spot at the state tournament in Madison this weekend, including Alex Lennartson at 285 pounds. Lennartson won the sectional championship on Saturday, winning all three of his matches including a pin over Luke Albado of Ellsworth in the quarterfinal in 0:32.

During the semifinals, Lennartson defeated Roy Quagon of Hayward by a close 2-1 decision.

“Alex dominated his first and third matches but his semifinals match was a challenge. He ended up winning 2-1 on a penalty point for being head butted. His opponent from Hayward was close to 275 pounds … making Alex look small,” said Eagles coach Shawn Perkins.

Lennartson defeated Lauden Wood of St. Croix Central by pin in 1:31 in the finals match.

“Alex is a finisher. When he senses weakness he attacks and usually gets the pin,” Perkins said. Lennartson has a firstround bye at the state meet and will wrestle his first match beginning at approximately 11:15 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 25. He will face the winner from Thursday’s match between Newton Smerchek, a sophomore from Luxemburg-Casco, and Nick Walker, a senior from Monroe.

Walker has a 36-10 record, Smerchek is 424 and Lennartson enters the state tournament with a record of 36-5.

Senior Luke Nelson placed second at the Amery sectional at 135, and enters the state tournament with a 33-8 record. Nelson won his first two matches in Amery with a 9-2 decision win over Aaron Hartwig of Medford, before taking a 6-1 decision over Tyler Hudack of Ashland in the semifinals. Hudack was ranked fifth in the state.

“Luke controlled him the entire match.

When he is confident in himself he can be a very dominant wrestler. It’s great to see Luke winning the big matches,” said Perkins.

Nelson lost in the finals to Gabe Flandrick of Somerset by a 5-1 decision.

“The finals match was closer than the 51 score. Twice in the final minute or so we had takedowns at the edge or just out of bounds that we didn’t get. I am excited to see what he can do at the state tournament,” Perkins said.

Nelson will wrestle at the Kohl Center against Tyler Wagner, a senior from Southern Door with a 35-9 record. The winner

Dylan Hendricks is on his way to the state tournament after placing third at sectionals in Amery on Saturday, Feb. 19. – Photos by Marty Seeger Luke Nelson of Unity defeated Aaron Hartwig of Medford by a 9-2 decision at 135 pounds in the quarterfinals. Nelson is headed to state for the first time in his career, as a senior.

Unity's Jake Johnson pinned Martin Andrews of Ashland in the quarterfinals but lost his final two matches at the sectional tournament, ending his senior year with a record of 27-16.

will need to face Jarod Donar of Cuba City, a junior with a 40-0 record, the following day.

Dylan Hendricks qualifies for the state tournament at 145 pounds after his thirdplace finish in Amery. Hendricks has a record of 33-9 this season, and won two of his three matches in Amery. He lost his first match of the sectional, however, to Andrew Hartmann of Durand by a 9-6 decision. He won his final two matches of the day against Brandon Manake of Rice Lake by an injury default, and a close 1-0 decision to Gabe Paulson of Amery, who was ranked third in the state.

“Dylan had lost to Paulson 6-4 in the regional finals last week. In a hard-fought match, Dylan pulled out a 1-0 win by riding Paulson out the entire third period. An

amazing day for Dylan,” Perkins said.

Hendricks faces junior Kiefer Bennett of Delava-Darien on Thursday evening at the Kohl Center. Bennett is 38-9 on the season. The winner of that match will face Justin Miller of Lodi, who is a senior with a 34-5 record.

Jake Johnson was the fourth Eagle competing in Amery, but unfortunately fell short of his goal for a trip to state with two-of-three losses. Johnson won his first match of the day by pinning Martin Andrews of Ashland in 0:45, but lost his final two matches of his career by technical fall and a major decision. Johnson finished his senior season with a record of 27-16.

“I am very proud of the work Jake has put in and wish he could have made it to state,” said Perkins.

Alex Lennartson of Unity had two pins and one win by decision on his way to a sectional championship as a heavyweight. In this match Lennartson defeated Roy Quagon of Hayward by a 2-1 decision.

Klassen to represent Saints at state tournament

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer AMERY – Of the five St. Croix Falls wrestlers competing at the sectional meet in Amery last Saturday, Feb. 19, only one qualified for the state meet in Madison, but it was still a successful day according to Saints coach Dan Clark.

“Anytime you get a wrestler to state it is a good day,” Clark said.

At 119 pounds, James Klassen took third overall and will represent the Saints on Thursday, Feb. 24, at the Kohl Center in Madison. He enters state with a record of 31-17, and will wrestle junior Jared Pawlak of Oconto Falls, who posts a record of 31-9. As a sophomore, this is Klassen’s first trip to state, but he definitely earned it.

“James had a very good day and wrestled well at the right time,” Clark said.

Klassen won his first match of the day in Amery with a pin over Jared Boon of Neillsville/Greenwood in 4:16. In the semifinals Klassen lost to Jack Pearce of Ashland by tech fall, but defeated Brad Cain of Ellsworth by a tight 1-0 decision and had to wrestle Jesse Maki of Abbotsford/Colby, winning by a 6-1 decision.

Klassen wrestled Connor Friese of Amery for second place, and lost by a 13-2 deci-

Saints sophomore James Klassen is heading to state for the first time in his career after taking third place last Saturday, Feb. 19, in Amery. Klassen defeated Brad Cain of Ellsworth at 119 pounds in this match by a 1-0 decision. – Photo by Marty Seeger

sion, but his third-place finish preserved his spot in Madison. His match begins at 7:15 p.m.

Four others competed at the Amery sectional last weekend with Jake Rademacher and Ryan Nussbaum taking fourth place

overall. Rademacher, 160, won his first match by pin in 3:45 over Jaylen Lansin of Cumberland, but was pinned by Jamey Simmons of Abbotsford/Colby in the semifinals. Rademacher won a 3-2 decision over Matt Smith of St. Croix Central,

but lost a 5-1 decision in the third-place match, which knocked him from a chance at state.

Nussbaum, 160, had a similar fate, winning a 7-5 decision over Les Leu of Medford in the quarterfinal but lost by tech fall to Parker Hines of Ellsworth. Nussbaum won by pin over Sebastian Brobst of Spooner to make it to the third-place match, but was pinned by Jorey Dobbs of Melrose-Mindoro.

Freshman Drew Wheeler won his first match of the day at 103 pounds by a 5-1 decision over Jimmy Smith of Rice Lake, but lost his final two matches, by pin and a 7-4 decision. Joe Rademacher wrestled two matches at 171, but lost one by pin and another by a 4-2 decision. Fortunately, all four wrestlers who competed at sectionals this season will get another shot at a state appearance next season. Looking back, it was another successful year according to Clark.

“As far as a team, we had a good year going 13-3 in duals and winning the Chetek and Chisago Lakes tournaments.

Almost all of our kids will be back next year and we should be rock solid. We return five 30-match winners from this season,” Clark said.

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Luck boys take conference with win over Tigers Luck 31, Webster 22

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer LUCK – The Luck Cardinals boys basketball team is once again the West Lakeland Conference champion, after a low-scoring defensive battle went their way against the solid Webster Tigers on Friday, Feb. 18.

The Cardinals were able to key on Tiger offensive workmen, Austin Elliott and James Wethern, and kept the rest of the Tigers in check, as well, holding the Webster boys to their lowest point total of the season.

“Defense and more defense,” stated Luck head coach Rick Giller. “A typical Luck/Webster game, where both teams excel on defense.”

The Cards were able to contain Elliott to just 12 points, and kept Wethern from scoring at all, which was very unusual.

While several Tigers tried to step up and make up the scoring drought, such as Greg McIntyre with six points, few were successful.

“Holding Elliott to 12 and Wethern to zero points was the key,” Giller said.

Luck spread their scoring duties wide, with Cole Mortel as their top scorer, but with just 10 points, followed by sopho-

Luck senior Brady Klatt (left) works the perimeter against Webster senior Dan Dochniak.

their last game of the regular season.

The Tigers will play their final game of the season at home as they enter the WIAA playoffs as a No. 3 seed. They host Boyceville on Tuesday, March 1, beginning at 7 p.m. If the Tigers win, they’ll play at Spring Valley on Friday, March 4.

The 2011 Luck Cardinals are once against the West Lakeland Conference champions. They are posed here with their full crew and sacrificed nets from their victory, Friday, Feb. 18. – Photos by Greg Marsten more Evan Armour’s nine points and Alec fense in the second quarter, holding HayMortel’s six points, the Cards totals were ward to nine points while scoring 20 unusually low, because of an equally solid points of their own. The Tigers still trailed by eight points at the half but climbed defensive effort from the visiting Tigers.

Webster was outnumbered at times in- back in the game and the eventual win in side on rebounds, with the Cards cleaning up the boards with 31 rebounds to Webster’s 18 total. Luck’s Logan Hacker led the way with eight rebounds, followed by Alec Mortel, Armour and Cole Mortel with seven, six and five boards, respectively.

The Cards were able to repel the Tigers just long enough to ensure a very lowscoring victory, 31-22, and with it, their latest conference title.

Luck earned a top seed in new Division 5 of the WIAA playoffs, and with their top seed, they also have a first-round bye.

They will take on the winner of the Birchwood/Northwood contest on Tuesday, March 1.

Webster remains in Division 4, and is seeded third, playing sixth-seeded Boyceville in the first round, March 1, with the winner facing second-seeded Spring Valley three days later.

Luck 57, Birchwood 13 LUCK – The Luck Cardinal boys closed out their regular season Tuesday, Feb. 22, with a 57-13 drubbing of the Birchwood Bobcats, who they may face in the their first round playoff game on March 4.

The game was never close, and Luck held the ‘Cats from even scoring at all in the first quarter, and they managed just four points in the second quarter.

Luck was able to give their bench some added minutes as they spool up for the playoffs, and fans were treated to some relatively unseen faces, like Connery Johnson, John Denny, Karsten Petersen and Brodie Kunze. All of whom scored, and all of them gave Cardinal fans a reason to worry less about pending senior graduation losses.

Luck marched to an easy win, and finished the season with an overall record of 17-4, and 10-1 in conference play. That record earned them a first-round bye in Division 5, where they will, ironically, play the winner of the Birchwood/Northwood playoff contest set for March 1.

They should have either team pretty

Webster 59, Hayward 54 WEBSTER – The Webster boys basketball team finished Tuesday, Feb. 22, with a win over Division 2 Hayward. The Hurricanes had a 21-12 lead after the first quarter but the Tigers turned up some de-

Luck's Alec Mortel and Webster's Greg McIntyre wrestle for a loose ball.

Luck freshman Karsten Petersen worked inside against the Bobcats.

Cardinal sophomore John Denny had some productive minutes for the Luck squad Tuesday, Feb. 22.

LFG wrestlers end season at sectionals

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer AMERY – Luck/Frederic/Grantsburg wrestlers competing at sectionals in Amery last weekend, Feb. 19-20, were unable to get past their opposition, thus ending their wrestling seasons.

Wrestling at 130 pounds, Ben Ackerley lost to Zac Weyer of Baldwin-Woodville in the quarterfinals by an 8-1 decision. Weyer ended his sectional tournament with just two losses on the season, and Ackerley ended his wrestling career as a senior with RIGHT: Luck/Frederic/Grantsburg wrestler Ben Ackerley wrestled his final career match against Ray Ellsworth of Chetek/Prairie Farm with a 5-2 decision. – Photo by Marty Seeger

a record of 23-15. Ackerley had a chance to move further in the sectional tournament but faced another solid wrestler in Ray Ellsworth of Chetek/Prairie Farm during the consolation semifinals, and lost a 5-2 decision.

Two sectional wrestlers will be back again next season including Brent Johnson, who wrestled at 125, but lost his first match of the day and was done. Johnson lost an 11-3 decision but will be back next season as a senior. Also back next season will be Joe Christensen, a sophomore who wrestled twice at sectionals. He lost both matches by pin, and by opponents who posted 42-1, and 43-4 records. Christensen ended the year with a 12-13 record.

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Pirate girls make a big comeback over Vikes

Grantsburg 61, Frederic 52

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – The Grantsburg Pirate girls basketball squad made a dramatic turnaround on Thursday, Feb. 17, coming from behind and beating the visiting Frederic Vikings, 61-52, while also allowing their star senior, Kortney Morrin, to drain her 1,000th career point. (see story elsewhere) Frederic was much more intense from the start, giving themselves several chances on the boards, while Grantsburg seemed flat and unable to convert. The Vikings doubled up on the hosting Pirates in the first quarter leading 18-9, thanks in part to Sage Karl’s shooting and the board work of Corissa Schmidt and Maria Miller, who all had very good nights.

Just when it seemed that the Vikings would run away with the game, the Pirates stepped up and began to get their range. The crowd also became a factor when the hobbled Pirate Morrin buried a 3-pointer on top of the Pirates going 7 of 8 from the free-throw line. With the re-

newed vigor, the Grantsburg girls cut the Frederic lead to just six points.

The Vikings also had a hard time controlling Grantsburg’s Nicole McKenzie, who added seven third-quarter points to the cause. Pirate Haley Larson was solid in the lane as the game progressed, and forced the Vikings into several fouls. But the whole Pirate squad stepped it up, after a listless start, with lots of weaponry coming into play across the court.

The Pirates whittled the Viking lead to just two points by the start of the final frame, and pulled ahead with just under six minutes remaining. They combined good free-throw shooting with a full-court press that frustrated the Vikings, who fell behind and never recovered, in spite of several outstanding efforts.

Grantsburg became possessed in the final quarter, outscoring the Vikes by a 2312 difference, and sealing the victory.

“A great comeback victory for our team.

After a slow start, we fought back in the second quarter to cut it to six,” said Pirates coach Adam Hale. “In the second half, I thought our pressure was outstanding and we did a great job on the offensive

Grantsburg’s Sam Schweiger eyes up a shot against the Frederic Vikings.

boards. Nicole McKenzie and Liz Gaffney were terrific inside and Macy Hanson had a great night.”

Larson led the way for the Pirates with 16 points, followed closely by McKenzie and Morrin, who tallied 13 and 10 points, respectively.

Viking Schmidt also managed 16 points for her squad, with Miller right behind her with 14, and Sage Karl finishing with 12 in the loss.

Frederic and Grantsburg players jockey for a loose ball. – Photos by Greg Marsten

Grantsburg 67, Frederic 33

Grantsburg 75, Pine City, Minn., 66 PINE CITY, Minn. – The Pirate girls basketball team rolled to another win over Pine City, Minn., on Tuesday, Feb. 22.

“I was happy how we played the first three-fourths of the ballgame. We did a great job forcing Pine City into turnovers and a nice job converting on the offensive end. Haley (Larson) and Kortney (Morrin) hit some key shots in the first half while Liz (Gaffney) and Nicole (McKenzie) did a great job on the glass,” said Pirates coach Adam Hale.

The Pirates still have Siren and Luck before they finish out the regular season, and Hale is hopeful his girls can finish out the game when they have a lead. He said Pine City was able to cut into the lead with under five minutes to go, but the Pirates held on.

Pirate boys clobber Vikings

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – The Frederic Vikings boys basketball team had a difficult time handling the explosive Pirates of Grantsburg on Thursday, Feb. 17, trailing the whole way and never recovering. Led by Trevor Thompson, and some quality defense, the Pirates went on to win soundly, 67-33.

“We sure needed it,” stated Pirate head coach Nick Hallberg.

Frederic looked to keep it close, and had some tough rolls in the first half, while Grantsburg had luck on their side, and almost had another three points when the senior Thompson swished a half-court shot, just a tick after the buzzer sounded.

But in general, it was the Pirates night.

They worked the ball well across the court and had typically excellent offensive play from around the court by Thompson, who finished with a sparkling 28 points.

Grantsburg also had a very good night from Brent Myers, who added 16 hardearned points to his tally, many on slick baseline drives and follow-ups. The Pirates also had good nights inside from their big men, Seth Coy and David Ohnstad, who kept the lane in check against the Vikings and also made second shots rare for the Frederic shooters.

The potentially explosive Frederic offense just never gelled, with Trae Gehl, Waylon Buck and Robert Kirk having a hard time connecting. The trio usually spreads the defense thin, as they can seemingly shoot from anywhere. But the

Pirate junior Seth Coy (No. 54) and teammate David Ohnstad (No. 51) fight for a board against the Vikings. – Photos by Greg Marsten

Viking Erik Stoner (left) drives up court against Grantsburg junior Zack Arnold.

Pirates had their numbers and kept the dent the upcoming games will be differFrederic numbers low. The Vikes had 12 ent. The Pirates play their final game of hard-earned points from Michael Tesch, the regular season against Luck this Friwho also helped defensively in the battle, day, Feb. 25, before playoffs begin. The Pias well, but with so many weapons, the rates have a No. 1 seed and will play the Pirates have found their groove as the reg- winner between Glenwood City and Clear ular season winds down, and doubled up Lake on Friday, March 4, in Grantsburg. on their conference opponent, 67-33.

“Knowing these kids, I’m confident we’ll come out with a lot more energy in Grantsburg 57, Pine City, Minn. 53 the game we have coming up. We have to PINE CITY, Minn. – The Pirate boys bas- if we want to be successful,” Hallberg ketball team defeated Pine City, Minn., on said.

Tuesday, Feb. 22, but didn’t come out with In Pine City, Trevor Thompson scored the intensity coach Nick Hallberg was 21 points and Brent Myers added 17. hoping for.

Derek Bertelsen had seven, Daniel Biorn, “We need to play better Friday and into six, Connor Myers, four and Seth Coy, next week,” Hallberg said, but he is confi- two.

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Tiger girls hold off the Cards

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer LUCK – The Luck Cardinals girls basketball team had a great cause on Friday, Feb. 18, and they looked sharp in their new, pink, Coaches for Cancer jerseys, but they ran into too many Tigers on the way, and lost to Webster at home, 54-48 in a closely fought West Lakeland Conference contest.

Webster’s offensive production has spooled up in recent weeks, thanks in part to solid play for Shauna Rein inside. Between Rein, Mary Johnson and Michelle Gibbs, the Tigers are looking as good offensively as they have in some time, and proved it against the Cards.

It was a very even match for most of the contest, with equal numbers of field goals and 3-pointers from both squads, but as Luck head coach Marty Messar pointed out, free throws were not so equal.

Luck and Webster players struggle for a loose ball. – Photos by Greg Marsten

Webster junior Chelsea Larson sets up a shot against Luck's Darian Ogilvie (right).

“Production from the foul line proved to be the difference,” Messar admitted, noting his own squad’s 9-22 prowess, compared to Webster’s 15-28 numbers.

But the Tigers were also able to make critical shots, and forced the Luck girls into fouls whenever possible. While the Cardinals had 25 points from sophomore Avery Steen, and 12 more from Morgan Denny, no other Card scored over three points.

The Webster offensive total was steady and consistent from Rein, Johnson and Gibbs, who scored 15, 14 and 13 points, respectively.

Webster was also better at spreading their fouls out, while Luck lost Denny and Steen to fouling out in the critical final minutes.

The two squads split their games this season, and remain very evenly matched, showing how solid the West Lakeland Conference is for girls play as the season winds down into playoff mode.

Luck 53, Birchwood 35 LUCK – The Luck Cardinal girls sent their three seniors off in grand style on Tuesday, Feb. 22, winning easily, 53-35, against a struggling Birchwood squad that failed to score until midway through the second quarter.

It was the final home game for Luck seniors Morgan Denny, Ashlyn Petersen and Jade Schrock, and all three upperclassmen had very good nights in the win.

Avery Steen led the way with 16 points for the Cards, followed by Denny’s nine points and six each from Camille Marsten, Taylor Joy and Darian Ogilvie.

That early Cardinal lead also led to head coach Marty Messar giving his entire bench some playing time, which also allowed the Bobcats to get a little fresh air for their shooting.

“Not our best night shooting,” stated Messar, who did praise his squad’s defense, which they used to keep Birchwood scoreless for over the first third of the game.

Cardinal freshman Camille Marsten knocked down a jumper against the Bobcats.

Luck easily slid to the win, and moves to 10-10 overall and 3-8 in conference play.

They close out their season on the road with an interesting contest Friday at Grantsburg, and then travel to Turtle Lake for a nonconference, preplayoff finale.

Playoff seeding has not yet been determined, but Luck will be in the new, additional Division 5, which could mix things up for them in the second season.

Webster 60, Hinckley-Finlayson 28 WEBSTER – The Tiger girls basketball team crushed Hinckley-Finlayson on Tuesday, Feb. 22, at home. No game stats were available at press time.

Eagle boys pull out the sweep over Siren

Unity 51, Siren 46

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – It was another close game between the Unity and Siren boys basketball teams on Tuesday, Feb. 22, but as the Eagles did in early January, they were able to pull away with another quality conference win.

Both teams have just one game left for the regular season before the WIAA playoffs begin. The Dragons drew a No. 2 seed and will host Lac Courte Oreilles on Tuesday, March 1, beginning at 7 p.m. The Eagles received a first-round bye as a No. 1 seed, and will play the winner between Somerset and Amery on Friday, March 4, beginning at 7 p.m.

On Tuesday the Eagles grabbed a bit of momentum heading into the playoffs with their win over Siren. It was a back-andforth battle throughout much of the game but the Eagles went on a nice run late in the first quarter to lead 17-9. In the second quarter, Murdock Smith and Elijah Hinze found a rhythm beyond the arc, hitting three 3-pointers apiece, which helped give the Dragons a 27-26 halftime lead.

In the third quarter both teams turned up their defensive efforts, but the Eagles hit some key shots offensively, as Brady Turner buried three 3-pointers. Siren kept the pace, but the Eagles led by four points heading into the fourth quarter. It didn’t take long however, before Siren regained composure and retook the lead with a 3pointer from Smith, and some good shooting from Andrew Brown.

But the Eagles got a couple of big 3pointers from Turner again with under three minutes to go. Despite Siren being

Unity's Steven Krueger stretches for a loose ball against the Dragons on Tuesday, Feb. 22.

– Photos by Marty Seeger within two points with just over a minute PRAIRIE FARM – The Dragon boys basremaining in the game, Brady Flaherty ketball team thumped the Panthers on Frihelped the Eagles in a big way from the day, Feb. 18, in Prairie Farm. Three free throw line, shooting 6 for 6 and seal- Dragons scored double-digit points ining the conference win. cluding Elijah Hinze with 24, Andrew Brown, 18, and William Haines, 16.

Siren 71, Prairie Farm 35

Unity’s Brady Turner drives toward the basket around Andrew Brown of Siren. Turner had several big 3-point shots against Siren in Tuesday’s win.

Siren led 16-10 after one period and held the Panthers to just five second-quarter points toward a 30-15 lead at the half.

A 22-point effort in the third quarter and another 19 points in the fourth quarter sealed an easy win for Siren.

Others scoring for the Dragons included Taylor Renberg, eight, Murdock Smith, four, and Evan Oachs, one.

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Blizzard girls end playoff run in OT

Eau Claire/Altoona 4, Blizzard 3 (OT)

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer EAU CLAIRE – The Blizzard girls hockey season ended on Thursday, Feb. 17, in Eau Claire with a heartbreaking overtime loss to the Eau Claire/Altoona

Stars, 4-3, in the first round of the WIAA playoffs.

The Blizzard had jumped to a fast lead off an Ashley Dietmeier goal off a Wendy Roberts assist just 3:15 into the contest.

Kassie Lien added another tally six minutes later off a Krysta Laqua assist, with a Paige Johnson helper.

Kassie Lien slides the puck past the Eau Claire/Altoona defense. – Photos by Kim Johnson

With the Blizzard girls leading, 2-0, the Stars of Eau Claire got on the board in the waning moments of the first period, and then scored another goal early in the second period to tie the Blizzard at 2-2.

The Stars knocked another one past Blizzard goalie Tiffany Meyer in the third period, forcing the Blizzard girls into comeback mode, which they pulled off.

Lien got her team back into the fray

with a goal at 9:36 in the third period, off an assist from Johnson, to tie it up as the clock wound down, giving the Blizzard girls a chance at an upset in the first round of the playoffs.

The excitement was short-lived, however, as the hosting Stars managed a goal just 46 seconds into the overtime for the win, 4-3, ending the Blizzard girls 20102011 season with a 7-12-3 overall record.

Blizzard goalie Tiffany Meyer stops a shot during her team’s playoff game.

Blizzard boys end playoff run in Menomonie

Menomonie 6, Blizzard 3

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer MENOMONIE – The Blizzard boys hockey season ended on the road in a 6-3, second round WIAA playoff loss to thirdseeded Menomonie on Thursday, Feb. 17.

Menomonie scored the first two goals fairly quickly, and kept the Blizzard boys scoreless in that same first frame, forcing them into catch-up mode.

The local boys responded with a sec-

ond-period power play goal by Bryce Ryan at 4:17, coming off a Jake Langevin assist, making it 2-1.

But Menomonie was far from being done, and scored the next two goals, proving their offensive prowess and showing why they were seeded so high, making it 4-1 as the second period wound down.

Blizzard points leader Joe Engelhart got into the action with a power play goal at 11:45 in the second frame, coming off a Russ Thoreen assist, giving the Blizzard some much-needed offense.

But Menomonie kept bursting their bubble, scoring again on Blizzard net minder Thomas Labatt as the third period was halfway gone.

The Blizzard tried valiantly to get back in the contest, and once against were able to capitalize with a power play goal, this time from Matt Larson, who scored off an Anthony Dietmeier assist, making it 4-3, and suddenly anybody’s game.

That didn’t last. The powerful Menomonie Indian squad rallied for two more goals as they twisted the knife a lit-

tle deeper in the Blizzard hopes of advancing on in the playoffs, losing 6-3 to end their 2010-2011 campaign.

The Blizzard had a very solid season, winning the Two River Conference with some impressive performances against some of the best teams of eastern Minnesota, and cruising to an overall record of 20-5-1. They lose several key seniors this year, but have several young prospects who have made huge contributions this season, ensuring the next campaign will be noteworthy.

Kortney Morrin's "biggest fan" is younger Pirate Katie Curtin (right), who kept a running point count for her mentor, Thursday, Feb. 17. – Photos by Greg Marsten when she reached the grand mark, and ing the 1,000-point milestone,” Coach just as time was about to expire, head Hale said. “It was great for her to get it at coach Adam Hale called a time-out, allow- home in front of her family and friends. ing her to be greeted by family members She’s a great player and has fought hard on the court, who brought her flowers, after the injury to contribute.”

“It was really a great night,” Morrin balloons and high-fives, including from said afterward, standing below a 20-foother toddler nephew, Derick.

It seemed a lot of folks were in a con- long banner calling her a “1,000-point stud,” along with numerous other bangratulatory mood, especially her coach.

“Congratulations to Kortney for achiev- ners, balloons and signs declaring her

Kortney Morrin got a "low five" from her nephew during her celebration.

Kortney Morrin/continued

confirmed, but also said the medical prognosis is unclear on the extent of damage.

“I’ll either wake up (after surgery) with one month of recovery or six months of recovery.”

That difference in recovery time is crucial for her next phase of athletics, as she is set to attend Northern State University in Aberdeen, S.D., this fall on a volleyball scholarship. She admitted that the uncertainty of her knee injury and pending recovery from surgery leaves her volleyball effectiveness up in the air, but the reality of the magic mark in hoops was too low a fruit to ignore.

“I felt like I had to try and get it,” she said sheepishly. “It’s always been a huge goal of mine.”

The Grantsburg gymnasium erupted

Kortney Morrin's freshman teammate Macy Hanson celebrated behind her after the money shot.

prowess. As the gym cleared, Morrin also paused for pictures with Katie Curtin, a young Pirate hoops player who held up a sign with little basketballs numbered for all her buckets on the night - culminating with “#23 Kortney Morrin is my hero.”

The duo posed for several pictures together, and they could have lit the room with either of their smiles.

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Siren 62, Unity 24

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by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – The Dragon girls basketball team had a 20-2 lead against the Eagles heading into the second quarter on Tuesday, Feb. 22, and never looked back.

Carley Emery scored 20 points, Ashley Guevara, 14, Carly Good and Liz Brown each had six, Daphne Hubbell, five, Brittany Coulter, four, Raven Emery, three and Danielle Keller and Abigail Mitchell each had two.

The Eagles got 13 points from Crystal Donahue, seven from Shauna Jorgenson and four points from Marisa Hacker.

Prentice 53, Siren 37 PRENTICE – The Siren girls basketball team lost to a solid Prentice team on Saturday, Feb. 19, at Prentice. The Buccaneers have just one loss on the season. Prentice took an 18-8 lead after the first quarter and held the Dragons six points in the second quarter and nine in the third.

Raven Emery had nine points, Carley Emery and Ashley Guevara each had eight points, Liz Brown, four, Daphne Hubbel and Brittany Coulter each had three and Carly Good had two points.

A R E A Hacker’s Lanes

Sunday Youth (3 Games) Standings: Infinite 19, JDZ 12, The Three Amigos 10, Shooting Stars 9, Team Hambone 8, Brothers & Arms 8, The Bowlers 7, Boss 7.

Girls games: Corissa Schmidt (SS) 173, Avery Steen (SS) 167, Julia Owens (B) 150.

Girls series: Avery Steen (SS) 477, Corissa Schmidt 458, Julia Owens 377.

Boys games: Logan Hacker (TH) 218, Jordan Bazey (TB) 200, Charlie Lindberg (I) and Kyle Hunter (TB) 191.

Boys series: Logan Hacker (TH) 546, Kyle Hunter 525, Charlie Lindberg 505.

Team games: Team Hambone 542, Infinite 521, The Bowlers 514.

Team series: Team Hambone 1463, Infinite 1385, Shooting Stars 1295.

Sunday Night I No-tap Mixed Standings: Happy Campers 32.5, Knaubers 30, Packer Backers 29.5, Chuck’s Team 25, Long Shots 21, Late Comers 19.5, Jeff’s Team 19.5, No Names 15.

Women’s games: Kathy Underwood (CT) 244, Sheila Hanson (JT) 226, Deb Swanson (PB) 212.

Women’s series: Kathy Underwood (CT) 567, Sheila Hanson (JT) 548, Deb Swanson (PB) 456.

Men’s games: Chris Rowell (NN) 296, Don Swanson (PB) 286, Gene Hanson (JT) 285.

Men’s series: Don Swanson (PB) 789, Chris Rowell (NN) 738, Len Knauber (D) 658.

Team games: Knaubers 828, Packer Backers 822, Chuck’s Team 795.

Team series: Packer Backers 2293, Knaubers 2229, Happy Campers 2183.

Monday Afternoon Senior Mixed Standings: Eagles 22, The Bears 21, Vultures 20, Swans 17, Badgers 15, Nite Hawks 14, Zebras 11, Cardinals 8.

Women’s games: Barb Austad (Badgers) 262, Bonnie Fjorden (Cardinals) 253, Lila Larson (Badgers) 232.

Women’s series: Barb Austad (Badgers) 680, Lila Larson (Badgers) 656, Bonnie Fjorden (Cardinals) 655.

Men’s games: Dennis Bohn (Nite Hawks) 245, Dave Bannie (Zebras) 243, Jack Buecksler (Swans) 234.

Men’s series: Dave Bannie (Zebras) 688, Jack Buecksler (Swans) 675, Ron Noble (The Bears) 659.

Team games: Badgers 878, Swans 870, The Bears 867.

Team series: The Bears 2537, Badgers 2531, Swans 2501.

Monday Night Ladies Standings: Mane Attractions 42, Hog Wild Gals 39.5, The Bottle Shop 34, House of Wood 28.5, Hacker’s Lanes 15, Bye 9.

Individual games: Rita Frandsen (HW) 222, Kelsey Bazey (HW) 212, Susie Houston, (MA) 196.

Individual series: Kelsey Bazey (HW) 591, Rita Frandsen (HW) 541, Barb Morgan (HWG) and Linda Giller (HWG 476.

Team games: House of Wood 718, Mane Attractions 627, Hog Wild Gals ?

Team series: House of Wood 1950, Hog Wild Gals 1753, Mane Attractions 1716.

Tuesday Classic Standings: Yellow Lake Lodge 55, Bottle

Carly Good of Siren eyes the basket during a free throw attempt against Unity on Tuesday, Feb. 22. The Dragons won handily, 62-24. – Photos by Marty Seeger

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Shop 53, Great Northern Outdoors 48.5, SHWHORAW Co. 45.5, Pioneer Bar 36, Rural American Bank 35.

Individual games: Ken Tonsager and Jake Anderson 225, Ed Bitler 223.

Individual series: Jake Anderson 653, Josh Henry 632, Brett Daeffler 626.

Team games: Great Northern Outdoors 636, Yellow Lake Lodge 617, Rural American Bank 602.

Team series: Great Northern Outdoors 1822, Rural American Bank 1750, Bottle Shop 1717.

Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Tom Coen 5x – 210.

Series 100 pins or more above average: Jake Anderson 653 (+122); Josh Henry 632 (+107).

Splits converted: 2-4-6-7: Alan Hanson.

2-10: Tom Coen.

Wednesday Night Early Men’s Standings: Larsen Auto Center 21, Cummings Lumber 20, Skol Bar 14, Lewis Silo 12, Pioneer Bar 12, A-1 Machine 5.

Individual games: Gene Ruhn (SB) 257, Chris Rowell (PB) 231, Don Swanson (CL) 224.

Individual series: Chris Rowell (PB) 640, Mark Bohn (SB) 595, Don Swanson (CL) 593.

Team games: Cummings Lumber 926, Skol Bar 924, Pioneer Bar 915.

Team series: Skol Bar 2629, Pioneer Bar 2613, Cummings Lumber 2601.

Thursday Late Standings: Stotz & Company 21, Johnson Upholstery 16, Fisk Trucking 11.5, Hansen Farms Inc. 10, Hog Wild BBQ & Grill 8.5.

Women’s games: Heather Wynn 159.

Women’s series: Heather Wynn 417.

Men’s games: Dale Frandsen 265, Larry Stotz 225, Kenneth Hackett 213.

Men’s series: Dale Frandsen 675, Kenneth Hackett 581, Larry Stotz 576.

Team games: Stotz & Company 871, Johnson Upholstery 846, Hansen Farms, Inc. 835.

Team series: Stotz & Company 2556, Hansen Farms Inc. 2449, Johnson Upholstery 2395.

Friday Night Ladies Standings: The Leader 39, The Pin Heads 30, The Dozers 29, Frederic Design 28, Junque Art 24, Pioneer Bar 23, Meyer’s Plus 17.

Individual games: Cindy Denn 203, Jen Ellefson 199, Karen Carlson 190.

Individual series: Cindy Denn 557, Karen Carlson 516, Jen Ellefson 507.

Team games: Junque Art 661, The Leader 646, The Dozers 585.

Team series: The Leader 1829, Junque Art 1805, The Pin Heads 1643.

Games 50 or more above average: Cindy Denn.

Series 100 or more above average: Cindy Denn.

Splits converted: 3-10: Becky Fransen; Sheila Hanson; Paula Denn; Karen Carlson. 2-7: Linda O’Donnell.

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Monday Night Madness Standings: Pepie’s Gals 44, Triple Threat 38, McKenzie Lanes 34, Eagle Lounge 32, Scottay’s Trucking 32, Alleycats 24, Radio Shack 24.

Individual games: Angie Lakner 211,

Barbara Benson 207, Debbie Swanson 195.

Individual series: Barbara Benson 568, Debbie Swanson 516, Peggy Larkin 507.

Team games (Handicap): McKenzie Lanes 659, Mishaps 650.

Team series (Handicap): McKenzie Lanes 1862, Eagle Lounge 1834.

Monday Night Ladies Standings: Sam’s Carpentry 12, McKenzie Lanes 11.5, Edina Divas 11.5, Milltown Appliance 8.5, Wolf Creek Log Furniture 8.5, Bogus Pumpkins 8.5, Frederic Truck 5.5, Metal Products 5.

Individual games: Lilah Robinson 215, Toni Sloper 215, Kathy McKenzie 205.

Individual series: Toni Sloper 580, Kathy McKenzie 549, Cindy Castelano 531.

Team games (Handicap): Sam’s Carpentry 850.

Team series (Handicap): Sam’s Carpentry 2426.

Tuesday Early Mixed Standings: The New Comers 59, Lemon Heads 58.5, What the Ek 56, Lane Crashers 52, Lamar Stars 50, Jim’s Flooring 47, Mom’s Boys 45.5, Bye 0.

Women’s games: Sharyl Swagger 212, Brenda Lehmann 190, Janice Berg 167.

Women’s series: Sharyl Swagger 546, Brenda Lehmann 465, Janice Berg 437.

Men’s games: Jeff Lehmann 240, Glen Minnick 215, Zach Gurtner 213.

Men’s series: Jeff Lehmann 652, Glen Minnick 576, Kevin Ek 545.

Team games: Lemon Heads 590.

Team series: Lamar Stars 1568.

Tuesday Women’s Standings: Tomlinson Insurance 101.5, Hauge Dental 99.5, Kassel Tap 86.5, LC’s Gals 86, Custom Outfitter 83, Country Gals 80, Gutter Dusters 78.5, Cutting Edge Pro 65.

Individual games: Cindy Castellano 245, Shirley 211, Maryann Sloper 202.

Individual series: Shirley Wilson 596, Cindy Castellano 588, Denise Donaghue 521.

Team games (Handicap): Country Gals 870, Kassel Tap 830, Tomlinson Insurance 821.

Team series (Handicap): Tomlinson Insurance 2394, Country Gals 2371, Kassel Tap 2366.

Tuesday Night Men’s Standings: Steve’s Appliance 90.5, Hack’s Pub 80.5, The Cobbler Shop 79.5, Dream Lawn 73.5, McKenzie Lanes 72.5, Centurview Park 55.5, The Dugout 54.5, Nel-Lo-Hill Farm 53.5.

Individual games: Craig Willert 266, Mark Kamish 240, Mike Oryan 236.

Marisa Hacker of Unity tries to find an open teammate amid Siren pressure.

R E S U LT S Individual series: Mark Kamish 666, Craig Willert 649, Jeff Lehmann 630.

Team games (Handicap): Dream Lawn 1215.

Team series (Handicap): Dream Lawn 3458.

Wednesday Early League Mixed Standings: Cutting Edge 52, Holiday StationStore 45, Pro Fab 39, Hack’s Pub 38, Top Spot 34, Suzie Q’s 32, Amrhien Painting 30, Bye 18.

Women’s games: Amy Reed 179, Dixie Runberg 178, Janice Fox and Patty Walker 172.

Women’s series: Dixie Runberg 481, Amy Reed 462, Patty Walker 445.

Men’s games: Merlin Fox 245, Ricky Wiemer 245, Mike Welling 226.

Men’s series: Merlin Fox 632, Mike Welling 613, Ricky Wiemer 547.

Team games (Handicap): Holiday StationStore 687.

Team series (Handicap): Holiday StationStore 1896.

Wednesday Night Men’s Standings: Dalles Electrical 42, McKenzie Lanes 40, Davy’s Construction 34, Tiger Express 32, Harvest Moon 27, Hanjo Farms 20, Edina Realty 15, Reed’s Marina 14.

Individual games: Matt Campeau 258, Jason Loney 253, Craig Willert 251.

Individual series: Jim McKenzie 686, Daryn Sylvester 676, Jason Loney 663.

Team games (Handicap): Tiger Express 1104, McKenzie Lanes 995.

Team series (Handicap): Tiger Express 3035, McKenzie Lanes 2957.

Saturday Night Mixed Standings: Eureka Bombers 32.5, Pin Busters 31, Ten Pin Titans 28, Melonbergers 27, Roller Coasters 24, The In-Laws 21.5, Happy Campers 21, Fisk Trucking 19.

Women’s games: Kathy Braund 197, Dixie Runberg 196, Jean Judd 176.

Women’s series: Jean Judd 496, Dixie Runberg 481, Toni Sloper 465.

Men’s games: Roger Fisk 258, Gene Braund 235, Doug Fisk 210.

Men’s series: Roger Fisk 660, Gene Braund 603, Mike Runberg 562.

Team games (Handicap): Ten Pin Titans 931, The In-Laws 901, Eureka Bombers 882.

Team series (Handicap): The In-Laws 2562, Pin Busters 2512, Eureka Bombers 2486.

Black & Orange

Early Birds Standings: Yellow River Saloon 27-9, The Tap 18-18, Black & Orange 15-21, Gandy Dancer Saloon 12-24.

Individual games: Linda Strong (YRS) 176, Lynn Toivola (T) 172, Lorene Breingan (GDS) 158.

Individual series: Linda Strong (YRS) 472, Lynn Toivola (T) 413, Kay Casey (YRS) 398.

Team games: Yellow River Saloon 833, Gandy Dancer Saloon 820, Black & Orange 791.

Team series: Yellow River Saloon 2453, Gandy Dancer Saloon 2415, The Tap 2275.

Monday Night Standings: Glass & Mirror Works 29-3, Larry’s LP 14-18, Black & Orange 14-18,

Pope’s Construction 7-25.

Individual games: Mike Zajac (G&MW) 234, Jim Brickle (G&MW) 220, Breck Eytcheson (G&MW) 203.

Individual series: Jim Brickle (G&MW) 579, Dean Eytcheson (G&MW) 545, Vern Nottom (B&O) 536.

Team games: Glass & Mirror Works 1043, Black & Orange 986, Pope’s Construction 959.

Team series: Glass & Mirror Works 2853, Black & Orange 2760, Pope’s constructioin 2742.

Games 50 or more above average: Jim Brickle 220 (+66); Mike Zajac 234 (+67).

Series 100 or more above average: Jim Brickle 579 (+117).

TNT Standings: Flower Power 17-11, Larry’s LP 15-13, Cashco 12-16, Black & Orange 12-16.

Individual games: Becky Reynolds (L) 177, Amanda Peterson (B&O) 171, Mary Ellen Smith (C) 170.

Individual series: Jennifer Kern (L) 482, Mary Ellen Smith (C) 468, Cheryl Scallon (C) 463.

Team games: Black & Orange 908, Flower Power 903, Cashco 876.

Team series: Flower Power 2528, Black & Orange 2510, Cashco 2471.

Games 50 or more above average: Amanda Peterson 171 (+54) Splits converted: 4-7-10: Lylah Nelson.

Wednesday Night Standings: Black & Orange 23-9, Lions 22-10, Cashco 21-11, Northview Drive Inn 15-17, 10th Hole 9-26, Vacant 6-26.

Individual games: Art Bliven (L) 211, Mike Zajac (C) 201, Dave Wardean (C) 194.

Individual series: Art Bliven (L) 559, Dave Wardean (C) 514, Mike Zajac (C) 510.

Team games: Cashco 937, Lions 927, Northview Drive Inn 894.

Team series: Cashco 2688, Lions 2626, Black & Orange 2604.

Early Risers Standings: Gayle’s Northwoods Hair Design 30-6, A+ Sanitation 17-19, Gandy Dancer 17-19, 10th Hole 8-28.

Individual games: Lylah Nelson (A+) 188, Janice Carlson (GNHD) 167, Millie Hansen (GNHD) 151.

Individual series: Lylah Nelson (A+) 509, Janice Carlson (GNHD) 445, Millie Hansen (GNHD) 423.

Team games: Gayle’s Northwoods Hair Design 685, A+ Sanitation 670, Gandy Dancer 643.

Team series: Gayle’s Northwoods Hair Design 1963, A+ Sanitation 1936, Gandy Dancer 1855.

Thursday Night Ladies Standings: Webster Motel 44.5-35.5, Lip’s 42.5-37.5, Pour House 38-42, Vacant 35-45.

Individual games: Christine Arntson (WM) 173, Jill Wieser (WM) 157, Jackie Churchill (L) and Laura Moose (L) 149.

Individual series: Jackie Churchill (L) 444, Laura Moose (L) 426, Jill Wieser (WM) 425.

Team games: Webster Motel 715, Lip’s 654, Pour House 652.

Team series: Webster Motel 2017, Lip’s 1934, Pour House 1881.

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Frigid Five results

I N T E R

Men/boys times 18:21 Sam Westerberg 19:00 Brendan Kutz 19:16 Josh Bentley 19:56 Jacob Ohnstad 20:35 Richard Schnieder 22:40 Dean Schultz 23:53 Kevin Westerberg 24:53 Ron Diffee 25:00 Craig Selander 25:11 John Allee 25:28 Dave Dahlberg 25:37 Damon Roberts 26:38 Mike Torrason 27:00 Jeff Adams 27:04 Joshua Curtin

Age 18 17 32 15 14 40 50 52 49 33 52 14 43 42 13

27:09 27:10 28:00 28:06 29:57 31:21 32:12 32:18 32:34 33:14 33:16 34:13 35:49 36:19 36:19 37:04 39:42 45:46

E A D E R

S

P O R T S

Frigid Five race held in Grantsburg

Dylan McKinley Joseph Ohnstad Jordan Heinecke Steven McKinley Scott Erickson Sterling McKinley Richie Peterkin Paul Huskamp Mitch Ryan J.D. Glover Nate Nassif Jordan Janes Bob Nassif Carter Lee Curt Lee Tom Hinrichs Wally Sorum Brad Ayers

The Pickle Lake Pink Ladies, Sandy Eng, Roxane Brock and Tammy Miltz-Miller, were in the pink and ready to walk for their cause in last Saturday morning’s Frigid Five race/walk in Grantsburg. – Photos by Priscilla Bauer

13 10 18 11 48 8 39 56 55 46 16 7 49 14 43 54 69 75

48:13 Glenn Rolloff – Steven Bont – Chris Erickson – Don Erickson – David Johnson – Ron Wilhelm – Matt Belkholm – Dakota Schultz

Women/girls times 25:25 Catie Hayman 26:14 Susan Armstrong 27:48 Amy Suzan 28:16 Valarie Jorgenson 29:19 Nadia Nassif 29:52 Kelli Eklof 30:05 Maureen Lewis 32:09 Anna Erickson

53 49 62 64 67 59 37 12

Age 35 52 34 45 18 31 54 12

32:12 32:14 32:19 32:19 32:24 32:26 32:32 33:14 33:58 34:09 34:15 34:53 34:54 35:48 36:50 36:51 37:10 37:46

Heather Peterkin Nicole Nassif Kelly Erickson Sheila Swenson Kaelah Maslow Kim Karge Sherry Ryan Peggy Anderson Jackie Maslow Krista Sandberg Patty Bonneville Carol Alquist Amanda Thomas Teresa Nassif Melinda Deye Gina Shultz Marilyn Kooiker Denise Bone

38 25 38 35 15 43 52 29 41 24 37 62 21 48

41 62 57

38:26 39:19 39:51 40:48 40:57 41:27 41:56 43:16 43:38 44:30 46:29 46:42 46:28 46:58 48:13 48:23 51:10 51:10

Niki Peterson 29 Danielle Erickson 10 Sandy Schmidt 55 Kristie Hjort 60 Heather Bonniwell 37 Heidi Dumas 40 Cindy Michaels 51 Lucy Jewell 48 Jolene Meyer 30 Roxanne Brock 47 Marci Wicklund Sandy Eng 69 Jessica Mott 31 Tamara Miltz-Miller52 Julie Rolloff 51 Linda Halaey 59 Diane Barton 62 Melody Sandstrom 57

51:28 Sara Covey 51:29 Felicia Belkholm 55:25 Sena Christopherson 55:25 Julie Dahlberg 55:25 Nina Dewing – Cindy Vilstrip – Melissa Johnson – Renee Ones – Jill Larson – Victoria Laver – Carrie Myers – Barb Benson – Anna Whited – Amy Henry

33 38 69 51 61 55 38 32 7 23 57 37 45

Scott Erickson and Kristie Hjort were still in Packer celebration mode as they waited for the start of the Frigid Five race/walk Saturday, Feb. 19.

R I G H T : Rylee Hoffman sang the national anthem before the start of the Frigid Five race/walk in Grantsburg Saturday as part of a weekend of MidwinRunners and walkers take off at the start of this ter Sports Day fun. year’s Frigid Five.

LEADER SPORTS SCOREBOARD BOYS BASKETBALL

West Lakeland Standings Team Conf. Overall 10-1 17-4 Luck Cardinals Grantsburg Pirates 8-3 17-4 8-4 15-7 Webster Tigers Unity Eagles 7-4 15-6 Siren Dragons 4-7 13-8 Frederic Vikings 2-9 7-14 St. Croix Falls Saints 0-11 2-16 Scores Thursday, February 17 Grantsburg 67, Frederic 33 Friday, February 18 Luck 31, Webster 22 Siren 71, Prairie Farm 35 Tuesday, February 22 Unity 51, Siren 46 Grantsburg 57, Pine City, Minn., 53 Luck 51, Birchwood 13 Webster 59, Hayward 54 Upcoming Friday, February 25 6 p.m.

Unity at St. Croix Falls (DH) Siren at Frederic (DH) 7:30 p.m. Luck at Grantsburg (DH) Tuesday, March 1 (First Round Regional) 7 p.m.

Shell Lake at Frederic Lac Courte Oreilles at Siren Boyceville at Webster St. Croix Falls at St. Croix Central

BOYS HOCKEY

Two Rivers Conference Team Conf. Overall Minneapolis 8-1-3 19-2-4 WSFLGUS Blizzard 9-3-0 20-5-1 Moose Lake Area 7-4-1 17-7-1 Mora/Hinckley-Finlayson 7-4-1 11-12-2 Legacy Christian Academy 3-8-1 8-17-1 North Branch 3-9-0 7-18-0 Pine City/Rush City 2-10-0 5-20-1 Scores Thursday, February 17 (Regional Final) Menomonie 6, Blizzard 3

WRESTLING

Upcoming Thursday - Saturday, February 24 - 26 (State Individual Tournament - Several Times)

GIRLS HOCKEY

WSFLGUS Blizzard 8-12-3 Scores Thursday, February 17 (Regional Final) Eau Claire North 4, Blizzard 3

GIRLS BASKETBALL

West Lakeland Standings Team Conf. Overall 9-1 17-2 Siren Dragons Grantsburg Pirates 7-3 13-6 6-4 13-6 Frederic Vikings St. Croix Falls Saints 5-5 12-6 Unity Eagles 3-7 10-9 Luck Cardinals 3-8 10-10 Webster Tigers 3-8 7-13 Scores Thursday, February 17 Grantsburg 61, Frederic 52 Friday, February 18 Webster 54, Luck 48 Saturday, February 19 Prentice 53, Siren 37 Tuesday, February 22 Luck 53, Birchwood 35 Webster 60, Hinckley-Finlayson, Minn., 28 Siren 62, Unity 24 Grantsburg 75, Pine City, Minn., 66 St. Croix Falls 69, Turtle Lake 53 Upcoming Friday, February 25 6 p.m.

Luck at Grantsburg (DH) 7:30 p.m. Siren at Frederic (DH) Unity at St. Croix Falls (DH) Monday, February 28 7:30 p.m. Unity at Clayton Siren at Northwestern Luck at Turtle Lake Cumberland at Webster Thursday, March 3 7:30 p.m. Siren at Grantsburg Frederic at Unity St. Croix Falls at Webster

A cool Brendan Kutz came in second in the Frigid Five race with a time of 19:00.

Sam Westerberg was the winner of the Frigid Five race in Grantsburg this weekend, crossing the finish line with a time of 18:21.

Polk County Special Olympians snowshoe at state

GYMNASTICS

Upcoming Saturday, February 26 (Sectional Meet) 11 a.m.

Grantsburg at River Falls St. Croix Falls at River Falls

Visit

www.wissports.net

for local scores and stats

These Polk County Special Olympians competed at state. Shown back row (L to R) are: Tim Eggers, Ben Olson, Charlie Casarez, Randy Anderson, Jordan Warwas, Ryan Thompson and coach Pat Meier. Front row: Cindy Eggers, Erin Anderson, Crystal Fougner, Chris Richter, Jarvis Warwas and Heather Erickson. – Photo submitted

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

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

Seeing the outdoors in a different light

A lone oak leaf whipped across the icecovered lake as I hunkered behind my truck and tried to escape the fierce north wind. The leaf, it seemed, was the about the only thing stirring on most of the Marty area lakes last Sunday during the early-afterSeeger noon hours, as a storm front was moving in and promised snowfall The with amounts expected Bottom to 10 or more inches.

Fishing, I thought, Line should have been much more productive given the low-pressure system and imminent storm, but reports from other anglers from the day before suggested I may have been a little late in getting to the party. As the hour passed I couldn’t seem to mark any fish on the depth finder, and it was difficult to keep my feet firmly planted while drilling holes. The springlike temperatures a week earlier melted much of the snow on our lakes and polished them with glaze of ice, making it tough to stay upright.

After an hour spent trying to find fish

With a new daughter, the outdoor world may never look the same again. – Photo by Marty Seeger

and traveling around to a few other lakes I gave in, feeling somewhat glad not to have any fish to clean, and thankful to have had the chance to do some fishing again after a bit of a break.

For some people, three weeks away from fishing isn’t a big deal, but I’ve often used fishing as a way to preserve my sanity. Plus it’s a lot of fun and my wife, Laura, and I love to eat fish. The past few weeks have been somewhat of a blur, however, and I haven’t given hunting or fishing much of a thought since we welcomed our first child, Morgan, to the

world in the early-morning hours of Jan. 31.

Life, as so many people say, has changed, but not as dramatically as I expected it would – at least not quite yet, anyway.

“You’ll never see the world the same way again,” said one friend, while others chimed, “your fishing and hunting days are over.”

Those friends were mostly joking, but probably right to some degree. I’d like to think that I’ll never quite see hunting, fishing or the outdoors in the same light

again. Most of my hunting and fishing is done alone, but in the coming years, I hope Morgan will choose to follow me to the lake, or take my hand on a walk through the woods someday and find the same enjoyment I do.

It’d be nice if she turned out to be an outdoorsy type, like myself, who isn’t afraid to kill a deer and feel good about it, knowing that it will provide several quality meals for the table. It’d also be nice to think that she might enjoy spending a few hours hunkered behind a truck, trying to catch whatever’s willing to bite, but I won’t hold my breath on that one.

If it turns out, that she’s more comfortable on a cold, snowy day, baking cookies at home with Mom, shopping or simply hanging with friends – that’s OK too.

Sometimes there are bigger things in life, even though that might be hard for her dad to admit.

There’s probably no need to worry about whether or not Morgan will follow me to the woods or partake in any fishing excursions. My hope is that she’ll simply respect those who are passionate enough to follow an outdoor kind of lifestyle, appreciate our natural surroundings and eventually take care of it when she gets older.

For now, it’s probably best to simply focus on changing poopy diapers, comfort her through sleepless nights and come up with unique ways to take naps in unlikely places, and an ice-covered lake might not be a bad place to start.

Wolves increase predation on Wisconsin livestock in 2010

MADISON – An increase in wolf depredations to livestock in 2010 supports a Department of Natural Resources request to the U.S. Department of the Interior for delisting of the gray wolf in Wisconsin, say DNR officials. The full report is available online at www.dnr.wi.gov.

“Forty-seven farms had confirmed depredations on livestock in 2010 compared to 28 in 2009,” said Adrian Wydeven, DNR conservation biologist and wolf program coordinator. “This coincides with

2010 when the department’s ability to remove problem wolves was the most restricted since 2002, due to court actions preventing lethal control.”

Biologists feel the increase in depredations is a result of increasing wolf populations and a lack of lethal control options.

Wisconsin petitioned the U.S. Department of the Interior for delisting of the gray wolf in April 2010. Minnesota filed a similar petition in March 2010. Interior is currently developing a delisting proposal

Inland game fish season closes March 6

MADISON – Anglers should be aware that the game fish season on most inland Wisconsin waters closes at the end of the day on Sunday, March 6.

The panfish seasons remain open yearround as does the season for certain game fish on select lakes and rivers, including much of the Wisconsin River and its impoundments. Waters that remain open are listed in the fishing regulations and on the Department of Natural Resources Web site at www.dnr.wi.gov.

In addition, an early trout season opens 5 a.m. on March 5 and continues until Sunday, May 1, at midnight. The early season is catch-and-release only, and only artificial lures may be used while fishing for any species of fish on trout streams. Beginning this year, anglers are no longer required to use barb-

less hooks during the early trout season, but are still required to use only artificial lures while fishing for any species of fish on trout streams.

Most trout streams are open to early fishing with the exception of most Lake Superior tributaries and most streams in northeast Wisconsin. Check the “2011-12 Trout Fishing Regulations and Guide” to verify which waters are open during the early season. The early trout season Web pages of the DNR Web site provide a link to those regulations, tips on the flies and techniques to use – as well as other information – to help make your early trout season more enjoyable and successful.

For more information contact Steve Hewett, section chief for fisheries management and policy 608-267-7501. – from the DNR

Great Northern Outdoors Archery League Standings Week 6

A LEAGUE

Whiz Kids Bats Spam Luck Sport & Marine Freaks Nimrods Stupid Fox BLC Well Heavy Breathers Broken Arrow II GNO

Points 36 32 30 26 24 18 17 8 4 4 3

B LEAGUE

Points

ENG DPT Boondock Letch's Two Schmidts Poke N Hope Skinners Silver Slingers French Connection R & B MOFO's Beauty & Beast NVE

28 24 22 20 20 19 14 12 11 10

C LEAGUE

French Kids Range Cripplers Broken Arrow I Crakers Litter Runts Team Minder Catch N Release Skunked Grizzlys

that will be available for public comment by spring 2011 and complete delisting by the end of 2011. Delisting would return management of the gray wolf to the states and tribes. All three Great Lakes states with wolves have federally approved management plans. Wisconsin’s plan allows for lethal control of wolves depredating on livestock and pets on private lands by government trappers and landowners.

Biologists will meet with agency and volunteer wolf tracker to review surveys conducted over the 2010-2011 winter on April 15 at the Day’s Inn in Wausau on Rib Mountain Road. Interested public are invited to sit in on the meeting to see how

wolf numbers are determined by the DNR. Officials expect to have a preliminary late-winter wolf population estimate at the end of the meeting on April 15. A final population estimate would be out in late May after all survey data is studied, verified and reviewed.

Owners of livestock and hunting dogs are compensated for their losses. Total loss payments in 2010 for livestock and dogs exceeded $200,000 and since 1985 has totaled over $1 million.

Wisconsin officials believe these loss payments could be reduced substantially by passing management of the gray wolf to the state. – from the DNR

Getting along despite their differences

Points 30 27 26 21 20 18 18 10 10 0

A fox squirrel (far left), red squirrel (center) and a gray squirrel didn’t seem to mind each other’s company as snow continued to deepen on Monday, Feb. 21. – Photo by Marty Seeger

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Burnett County circuit court

Brett M. Magnuson, Clear Lake, disorderly conduct with motor vehicle, $175.30.

Matthew W. McRea, Milltown, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

John A. Meyer, Frederic, nonregistration of auto, $175.30.

Shawn M. O’Flanagan, Comstock, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, not guilty plea.

Cory J. Paulson, Clear Lake, place/transport loaded firearm in vehicle, $217.90; place/transport loaded firearm in vehicle, $258.10.

Edward J. Plourde, Somerset, fail to register deer in unit of kill, $286.75.

Fernando A. Ramirez, Clear Lake, operate without valid license, $200.50.

Daniel J. Ruck, Centuria, violate hunting mentorship program requirements, $243.50.

Accidents Jan. 24: Duane A. Iverson Jr., 30, Frederic, was westbound on CTH B in LaFollette Township when he lost control of his vehicle, left the roadway and rolled the vehicle. The driver was treated for injuries at a hospital.

Two citations were issued.

Jan. 25: Spike O. Mayes, 56, Frederic, was westbound on Hwy. 70 in Grantsburg Township, when he entered the ditch to avoid a car turning into a driveway. There were no reported injuries, and no citations issued.

Jan. 31: Joshua T. Hunter, 21, Spooner, was westbound on Hwy. 77 in Swiss Township, when he collided with eastbound Devin T. Greene, 18, Danbury.

Both drivers were taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries.

No citation were issued as it was unknown which vehicle crossed the centerline.

Feb. 2: George E. Phelps, 40, Webster, was eastbound on Harle Road in Jackson Township when he failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of Pope Road. His vehicle entered the path of northbound Julie M. Remund, 45, Webster, and the two vehicles collided. No injuries were reported. Phelps was issued three citations.

Feb. 15: William J. Devic, 82, Danbury, was westbound on Kessler Road in Scott Township when he lost control on the slippery road and entered the ditch.

There were no injuries reported and no citations issued.

Feb. 19: Gerald D. Knauber, 87, Frederic, was northbound on Hwy. 87 in Anderson Township when he crossed the centerline and entered the path of southbound Stephen L. Duke, 31, Luck. The two vehicles collided.

Knauber was injured in the accident and was issued a citation for driving left of center.

Arrests and citations Jan. 28: Jason B. Klinkhammer, 30, Spooner, was arrested for OAR. Jan. 29: An employee of Holiday Station in Webster reported a snowmobiler drove off without paying for gas.

Other incidents Feb. 3: Jerry L. Wageman, Lakeville, Minn., reported a pump and pressure tank taken from property. The incident is under investigation.

Burnett County sheriff’s report

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

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-6699777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1800-927-9275.

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(Feb. 16, 23, Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT CIVIL DIVISION POLK COUNTY BANK MUTUAL, Plaintiff, vs.

PAMELA J. MICHAELSON f/k/a PAMELA J. LARSON, Defendant.

Case No. 10-CV-722 Branch No. 1 Foreclosure of mortgage/30404 Honorable Molly E. GaleWyrick NOTICE OF REAL ESTATE FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, by virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on January 10, 2011, in the amount of $90,101.43, the undersigned Sheriff will sell at public auction in the Lobby of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, WI 54810, on April 13, 2011, at 10 a.m., the following real estate and mortgaged premises directed by said Judgment to be sold, towit: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 20, Plat of Hasta La Vista in the Village of Milltown, Polk County, Wisconsin.

TAX KEY NO.: 151-00367-2000.

ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 101 Ranger Ct., Milltown, WI 54858.

TERMS OF SALE: 10% down in cash or certified funds (no personal checks) at sale, the balance due within 10 days of confirmation. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax from the proceeds of the sale upon confirmation of the Court. Said real estate is sold as is and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff STUPAR, SCHUSTER & COOPER, S.C. By: Jeffrey S. Schuster Attorneys for Plaintiff 633 West Wisconsin Avenue Suite 1800 Milwaukee, WI 53203 414-271-8833

530350 WNAXLP

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John S. Schuett, Amery, damage natural resources, $200.50; fail to register deer in unit of kill, $286.75.

Janie P. Schwartz, Clear Lake, operating while revoked, $200.50; no tail lamp/defective tail lamp, $162.70.

Marquita D. Sheffel, Somerset, speeding, $175.30; inattentive driving, $187.90.

Justin E. Shrout, Centuria, disorderly conduct, $262.50.

Brian M. Sunday, Clear Lake, place/transport loaded firearm in vehicle, $217.90; place/transport loaded firearm in vehicle, $258.10.

Erick D. Swanson, Milltown, operate without valid license, $200.50.

Miles C. Walls, Somerset, speeding, $200.50.

Rachael J. Wilcoxson, Clear Lake, minor transporting intoxicants in motor vehicle, not guilty plea.

Lonnice M. Zemke, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Jan. 21: Andrew E. Wellman, 19, Webster, was cited for a seat belt violation.

Jan 28: Neal H. Johnson, 72, Edina, Minn., was cited for a seat belt violation.

Jan. 28: Gerald R. Slater, 58, Mendota Heights, Minn., was

cited for a seat belt violation.

Jan. 28: Nathan J. Jones, 20, St. Croix Falls, was arrested for OWI and cited for crossing the centerline.

Jan. 29: Jacalin W. Sall, 55, St. Paul, Minn., was cited for speeding.

Feb. 5: Connie E. Keith, Siren, reported a mailbox damaged.

Feb. 13: Gary L. May, 33, Roberts, was arrested for operating after revocation and cited for no vehicle insurance.

Siren police report

Notices

(Jan. 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar. 2) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AQUATIC PLANT MANAGEMENT PERMIT The Bone Lake Management District is applying for a permit from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to treat 16 acres of Bone Lake with an aquatic pesticide to control the invasive plant curly leaf pondweed. This proposed treatment would occur between April 15, 2011 and June 1, 2011.

The Bone Lake Management District will conduct a public informational meeting on the proposed treatment if five or more individuals, organizations, special units of government or local units of government request one. The meeting would give citizens a chance to learn more about the proposed treatment from the permit applicant. The Bone Lake Management District is not required to, but may, change the proposed treatment based on information provided by citizens who attend the meeting.

Any request for a public meeting on the proposed treatment must be made within five days after this notice is published.

The request must specify the topics to be discussed at the meeting, including problems and alternatives, and must be sent in writing to the Bone Lake Management District, 2051 100th, Luck, WI 54853 and the Department of Natural Resources, 810 W. Maple Street, Spooner, WI 54801.

This notice is required by Chapter NR 107 Wisconsin Administrative Code.

530912 27L WNAXLP (Jan. 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, March 2) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY EAGLE VALLEY BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs.

NORMAN F. GUSTAFSON and SUSAN K. GUSTAFSON d/b/a Falls Furniture & Custom Woodworking and GRANITE TOPS, Defendants.

Case No. 10 CV 306 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on September 7, 2010, in the amount of $128,353.71, 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 Wed., March 16, 2011, at 10 o’clock a.m., TERMS OF SALE: 1. 10% down in cash or certified funds at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeiture of deposit 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 East 80.8 feet of Lots Nine (9), Ten (10), Eleven (11) and Twelve (12), Block Two (2) of the Original Plat of the Village of Centuria, Polk County, Wisconsin, except the North 20 feet of Lot Nine (9).

PARCEL NO.: 111-00243-0000.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 13th day of January, 2011.

Peter M. Johnson, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson No. 1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787

(Feb. 9, 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, vs.

MORRIS M LEEHEY, et al Defendants.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case Number: 09 CV 973 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 16, 2010, in the amount of $71,182.97, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: March 30, 2011, at 10 a.m.

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION: The following described real estate in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, South 280 feet of the East 390 feet of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 22, Township 34 North, Range 18 West, the Town of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2073 140th Avenue, Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024.

TAX KEY NO.: 044-00537-0000.

Dated this 19th day of January, 2011.

Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Chaz M. Rodriguez State Bar #1063071 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 264579

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Lisa M. Holmquist, Apple Valley, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Eric L. Horban, River Falls, speeding, not guilty plea.

Kyle J. Jensen, Milltown, disorderly conduct, $269.50.

Justin W. Jonet, Milltown, operating while suspended, $200.50; operate after rev./suspension of registration, $175.30.

David W. Kaufmann, Webster, fail to stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Christopher A. Kohl, Luck, operate without valid license, $200.50.

Jeffrey D. Kuhn, Clear Lake, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Daniel J. Lange, Clayton, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Conner N. Lundeen, Duluth, Minn., fish with more than 3 hooks/lines/baits, $182.70.

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David G. Anderson, Balsam Lake, inattentive driving, $187.90.

Benjamin J. Bengtson, Balsam Lake, operate motor vehicle by permittee without authorized person over 21, improper parking on roadway, not guilty pleas.

Michael K. Bowen, Minneapolis, Minn., fail to stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Douglas W. Christianson, Chetek, speeding, $200.50.

Winston J. Cluett, McGregor, Minn., fraud in obtaining license, not guilty plea.

Gregory A. Ellstrom, Hudson, operate snowmobile without trail sticker, $200.50.

Kyle E. Gjonnes, Frederic, fish with more than 3 hooks/lines/baits, $182.70.

Sara A. Hanson, Centuria, speeding, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, not guilty pleas.

U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as assignee of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., acting solely as nominee for U.S. BANK, N.A., a national banking association, Plaintiff, vs.

GREGORY J. ALDEN, and U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, ND, a national banking association, Defendants.

Case No.: 09-CV-0812 FORECLOSURE CASE CODE: 30404 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure made in the aboveentitled action on February 24, 2010, in the amount of $107,662.35, I will sell at public auction in the front entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, City of Balsam Lake, County of Polk, State of Wisconsin, on March 10, 2011, at 10:00 a.m., all of the following described mortgaged premises, to wit: Part of the Northeast Onequarter (1/4) of the Northwest One-quarter (1/4) of Section Four (4), In Township Thirtyfive (35) North, Range Nineteen (19) West, in the Town of Eureka, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as Lot One (1) of Certified Survey Map No. 4323, recorded in Volume 19 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 104, as Document No. 672217.

TAX KEY NO.: 020 01006 0100.

TERMS OF SALE: Cash.

DOWN PAYMENT: 10% of amount bid by cash or cashier’s check due at time of sale.

Balance of purchase price must be paid within ten (10) business days after confirmation of the sale.

This property is sold “as is” subject to all legal encumbrances and any outstanding and accruing real estate taxes, special assessments, and penalties and interest, if any. Upon confirmation of the sale by the Court, purchaser will be required to pay all recording fees and, if desired, the cost of title evidence.

Dated this 26th day of January, 2011, at Balsam Lake, Wis. /s/ Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County, WI Heidi Herschede KOHNER, MANN & KAILAS, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 4650 N. Port Washington Road Milwaukee, WI 53212 PH: 414-962-5110 The above property is located at 2393 River Road, Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024.

Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.

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Notices/Employment Opportunities

FEBRUARY 23, 2011 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NEWS SECTION - A - PAGE 23

The Siren Sanitary District will hold their monthly Board Meeting on Thurs., March 10, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Siren Town Hall. Immediately following the Sanitary District Meeting the Town of Siren will hold their monthly Board Meeting at approximately 6:45 p.m. The agenda will be posted. If you wish to be on the agenda, please call Mary Hunter, Clerk.

Mary Hunter, Clerk, 715-349-5119 530791 27-28L WNAXLP (Feb. 9, 16, 23) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, Plaintiff, vs.

ROBERT BRIGGS and ANCHORBANK, fsb, Defendants.

SUMMONS (For Publication) Case No. 10 CV 974 Case Classification No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage TO: Robert Briggs 1385 Kemah Drive Balsam Lake, WI 54810 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.

Within forty (40) days after February 9, 2011, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is: Clerk of Circuit Court, Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Suite 300, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 and to plaintiff’s attorney whose address is: Steven J. Swanson, 105 Washington Street South, P.O. Box 609, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper Answer within forty (40) days after February 9, 2011, the Court may grant Judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Complaint. A Judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A Judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

Dated the 3rd day of February, 2011.

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

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(Jan. 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar. 2) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY WESTCONSIN CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, vs.

JACKIE M. JOHNSON, JEFFREY J. JOHNSON, MRC RECEIVABLES CORPORATION, Defendants.

Case No. 10CV506 Code: 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of a judgment of foreclosure and sale rendered in the above-entitled action on September 20, 2010, in the amount of $173,796.58, the undersigned Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell at public auction at the front entrance of the Polk County Judicial Center in the City of Balsam Lake, in said County, on the 24th day of March, 2011, at 10:00 a.m., the real estate and mortgaged premises directed by the judgment to be sold, therein described as follows: Lot 3 of CSM #3514 recorded in Volume 16 of CSM, Page 27 as Document #621163, located in the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Section 18, Township 32 North, Range 15 West, Village of Clear Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, being Lot 4 of CSM #2328 recorded in Volume 11 of CSM, Page 35 as Document #560731.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 207 1st Avenue East, Clear Lake, Wis. TERMS OF SALE: Cash.

DOWN PAYMENT: A deposit of 10% of sale price to be deposited in cash or by certified check with the Sheriff at the time of sale; balance to be paid by cash or certified check upon confirmation of sale.

Dated this 26th day of January, 2011. /s/Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Attorney Christine A. Gimber WELD, RILEY, PRENN & RICCI, S.C. 3624 Oakwood Hills Parkway P.O. Box 1030 Eau Claire, WI 54702-1030 715-839-7786 Attorneys for Plaintiff This is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Village of Grantsburg SECRETARY

Applications are now being accepted to fill one part-time position of up to 24 hrs./week. Hours worked are flexible but must be between Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. This position will report to the Chief of Police of the Grantsburg Police Department and also to the Water/Sewer SuperintendentSafety Director.

Salary and Benefits: Salary depends on qualifications; benefits include retirement (Wisconsin Retirement System) Qualifications: U.S. Citizen; 18 years of age or older; high school diploma or its equivalent with preference given to those who have attended college/business school or training. Must have excellent working knowledge in computers and word processing.

Persons must possess good oral, written, problem-solving skills and positive work ethic, excellent moral character and enjoy working in a team environment. This position is sensitive and requires confidentiality. This position will also include light cleaning of the police department offices.

Apply: By submitting a resume and letter of application by March 7, 2011, by 4:30 p.m. to the Village of Grantsburg, 316 South Brad Street, Grantsburg, Wisconsin 54840, 715-463-2405.

Applications will be screened and those most qualified for the position will be invited for the interview process. The selected candidate will be offered a conditional job offer and subjected to a background check. There will be a one-year 530160 26-27L 16-17a probationary period.

THE VILLAGE OF GRANTSBURG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

A CDL with school bus endorsement is required to drive a school bus. For more information, please contact the Transportation Director, Brian Sears, at 715-866-4281, ext. 336 or bsears@webster.k12.wi.us. Applications are available at the Administration Office or online at www.webster.k12.wi.us.

530873 27-29L Deadline is March 11, 2011.

APPLICATIONS FOR VOLUNTEERS The School District of St. Croix Falls would like to invite community members, business leaders, students and educators to all come together to help plan the success of tomorrow for the St. Croix Falls School District.

The St. Croix Falls School District, along with its Board of Education, will be accepting applications for volunteers to commit approximately 20 hours of time, to work on committees to help plan strategies for the Board of Education to use for their Strategic Plan.

Applicants should be open-minded, enthusiastic, creative and willing to volunteer their time to suggest ideas on ways to help with the challenges that the school districts will be facing. Four main committees will be formed with different topics of concern that the district will have in the coming years. Creative input is needed as well as ideas on how to keep the St. Croix Falls School District successful and steadfast for the future of our students and their education.

Applications can be accessed on the school Web site at www.scf.k12.wi.us, or by contacting Darci Krueger at the District Office at 715-483-9823. Ext. 1402.

Approximately 30 volunteers are needed to attend meetings on 3/29, 4/26, 5/17 and 5/31. There will be shorter additional meetings within each group, however all meeting together should be no more than 20 hours of your valuable time. We need your suggestions, ideas and creative philosophy so our students can have a successful tomorrow.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY MUNICIPAL SWIMMING POOL MANAGER Village of Grantsburg

Applications are now being accepted for a part-time seasonal position of Municipal Swimming Pool Manager. The Manager will have the responsibility of administration of the Community Swimming Pool in Grantsburg. This position will report to and be overseen by the Village Board of Grantsburg.

A full description of duties is available at the Village Office, 316 South Brad Street, Grantsburg, WI 54840.

Wage: Dependent upon qualifications.

Qualifications: U.S. Citizen; 18 years of age or older; high school diploma or its equivalent; Candidate must be willing to become National Certified Pool Operator. Water Safety Instructor’s (WSI) certification by the American Red Cross is required. The manager will also be expected to attend periodic workshops to update techniques of pool operations and safety.

Apply: By submitting an application by Monday, March 7, 2011, by 4 p.m., to the Village of Grantsburg, 316 South Brad Street, Grantsburg, Wisconsin 54840, 715-463-2405. Applications are available at the Village Office.

Applications will be screened and those most qualified for the position will be invited for the interview process. The selected candidate will be offered a conditional job offer and subjected to a background check. There will be a one-year 530553 27-28L 17-18a probationary period.

The Village of Grantsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Join a progressive school district, dedicated to excellence in education for all students, located in the beautiful St. Croix River Valley of Western Wisconsin and less than an hour north of the Twin Cities. The St. Croix Falls Middle School is a grade 5-8 school of approximately 310 students with a quality staff of dedicated teachers committed to the education and development of the whole child. Seeking an individual that will demonstrate a commitment to academic excellence, provide strong educational and instructional leadership, promote a positive, caring and nurturing environment, help each staff member in identifying and developing the unique talents and potential of all students, and has a good understanding of 21st century skills.

Applicants should possess or be eligible for a valid Wisconsin administrative license, have strong knowledge of curriculum, instruction and assessment, the ability to build strong relationships with students, staff, parents and the community, the ability to use and lead the use of technology by students and staff, and the ability to be flexible, creative and collaborative when addressing issues and concerns and when providing building leadership.

Annual compensation will be dependent upon qualifications and experience. Position is a 12-month position, however, can be negotiable for a 10-month position.

Interested applicants can access an application online at www.scf.k12.wi.us or pick up an application at the St. Croix Falls District office, located just inside the High School corridor. Application deadline is March 18th, 2011. Please mail your letter of interest, resume, 3 letters of reference, transcripts and copy of Wisconsin Principal License along with your application to: Glenn Martin, District Administrator, 530335 26-27L P.O. Box 130 St. Croix Falls, WI. 54024.

5 a.m. - 9 a.m.

Monday through Saturday Apply In Person At:

MENARDS

1285 208th Street St. Croix Falls, Wis. 530797 27-28L 17-18a,d

(Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a the Bank of New York, as trustee for the certificate holders CWALT , Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2006-OC1, Mortgage pass-through Certificates, series 2006-OC1 Plaintiff Vs. Steve M. Preisler; Julie A. Preisler; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, acting solely as nominee for Intervale Mortgage Corporation; Defendants ADJOURNED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 10 CV 89 Case code No. 30404 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on May 18, 2010, in the amount of $102,593.09, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: ORIGINAL TIME: February 2, 2011, at 10 a.m..

ADJOURNED TIME: March 9, 2011, at 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Tax Key No.: 022-00362-0000.

Property Address: 307 State Road 35, Osceola, WI 54020 Gunar J. Blumberg State Bar No. 1028987 Attorney for Plaintiff 230 W. Monroe, Ste. 1125 Chicago, IL 60606 Phone: 312-541-9710 Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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NOTICE SIREN SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING TOWN OF SIREN BOARD MEETING

REGULAR ROUTE SCHOOL BUS DRIVER NEEDED

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(Feb. 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, Plaintiff, vs.

EDWIN C. EMERSON, Defendant.

Case No. 10 CV 378 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on October 5, 2010, in the amount of $99,390.23, I will sell at public auction at the Main Front Entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin on: Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., All of the following described mortgaged premises, to-wit: Lots Twenty-two (22), Twentythree (23) and Twenty-four (24), Block Two (2), Re-Survey of Syndicate Addition to the City of St. Croix Falls according to the Official Plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Register of Deeds for Polk County, Wisconsin.

Parcel No. 281-00840-0000 Street Address: 133 Monroe St., St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 TERMS OF SALE: Cash DOWN PAYMENT: 10% of amount bid by cash or certified check.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 18th day of November, 2010.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson Bar No. 1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787

POLK COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY SPECIAL SESSION

Thursday, March 3, 2011, at 9 a.m.

Shoreview Apartments Balsam Lake 530883

Agenda: 27L I. Call to Order. II. Closed Session 19.85 (1)(c). III. Adjourn

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(Feb. 23, March 2, 9) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY In the matter of the name change of: WHITNEY LINN KROGSTAD By: (Petitioner) MARY KATHERYN YAMBRICK By: (Co-Petitioner) WILLIAM ALLEN YAMBRICK Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing Case No. 11-CV-34 NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT: A petition has been filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: WHITNEY LINN KROGSTAD To: WHITNEY LINN KROGSTAD-YAMBRICK IT IS ORDERED: This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Burnett County, State of Wisconsin: HON. KENNETH L. KUTZ, Burnett County Circuit Court, 7410 County Road K #115, Siren, WI 54872, Room 220, March 14, 2011, 11:45 a.m.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Inter-County Leader, a newspaper published in Frederic, WI, State of Wisconsin.

If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability, in order 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 2-14-11

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(Feb. 9, 16, 23) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P., as servicer for U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for the Specialty Underwriting and Residential Finance Trust Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates Series 2006-BC3 Plaintiff, vs.

Kenneth Oelkers, Allison Oelkers f/k/a Allison Holerud DCFS Trust City of Amery Unknown Spouse of Allison Oelkers f/k/a Allison Holerud Unknown Spouse of Kenneth Oelkers Unknown Tenants Defendants.

SUMMONS Real Estate Mortgage Foreclosure Case No. 10 CV 914 Honorable Molly E. GaleWyrick Case Code: 30404 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To the following party named as a defendant herein: Kenneth Oelkers / Unknown Spouse of Kenneth Oelkers You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The complaint, which is also served on you, states the nature and the basis of the legal action. Within 40 days after February 9, 2011, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes.

The answer must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is: Polk County Clerk of Circuit Court, Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Suite 300, Balsam Lake, WI 54810-9071, and to Marie M. Flannery/Blommer Peterman, S.C., plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is: Blommer Peterman, S.C., 165 Bishops Way, Brookfield, WI 53005.

You may have an attorney help or represent you.

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

Dated this 20th day of January, 2011.

Marie M. Flannery Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1045309 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 264639

(Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, vs.

MICHAEL D. MICHAELSON, et al.

Defendants.

Case Number: 10 CV 112 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on June 4, 2010, in the amount of $331,242.61, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: March 10, 2011, at 10:00 a.m.

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

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

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot 3 of Certified Survey Map No. 5081 recorded in Volume 22, Page 188, as Document No. 710394, being a part of Lot 1 of CSM No. 70, Volume 1, Page 71, located in Government Lots 5 and 6, Section 17, Town 35 North, Range 16 West, and in Government Lot 4, Section 18, Town 35 North, Range 16 West, in the Town of Georgetown, Polk County, Wisconsin. PREVIOUSLY DESCRIBED AS: Lots 1 and 2 of Certified Survey Map No. 70, recorded in Volume 1 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 71, Document No. 311592, being located in Government Lot 4 of Section 18 and in Government Lots 5 and 6 of Section 17, all in Township 35 North, Range 16 West, Polk County, Wisconsin Except: (1) Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 of a Certified Survey Map No. 657, recorded in Volume 3 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 149, Document No. 394841, and (2) The real estate and perpetual easement described by Land Contract dated June 13, 1979, filed July 5, 1979, as Instrument No. 393674, recorded in Volume 419 of Records, Page 361, and (3) Easements which were first described by Land Contract dated and filed on December 18, 1964, as Instrument No. 312817; recorded in Volume 262 of Records, Page 567. The Certified Survey Maps and Land Contracts above described as recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Polk County, Wisconsin. ALSO, excepting those lands described in Partial Release of Mortgage recorded on September 1, 2006, in Volume 993 of Records, Page 756, as Document No. 721776.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1110 West Bone Lake Lane, Milltown, WI 54858.

TAX KEY NO.: 026-00765-0000.

Dated this 4th day of January, 2011.

Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Marie M. Flannery State Bar #1045309 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale.

Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. 263702

Judith A. Schauls, 71, Frederic, died Feb. 2, 2011.

Catherine F. Olson, 82, Frederic, died Feb. 5, 2011.

Onilea M. Sondreal, 88, Amery, died Feb. 8, 2011.

(Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY RURAL AMERICAN BANK LUCK, Plaintiff, vs.

DONALD C. STOCKER, and EDWARD A. NEWMANN JOINT REVOCABLE TRUST, and NANCY P. STOCKER, and PATRICK McCORMICK, and HARLAN J. WIENKE, and CENTURYTEL, and POLK-BURNETT SECURITY SERVICES, and THE RECOVAR GROUP, and U-HAUL COMPANY OF WESTERN WISCONSIN, and PAM OIL, and VENEMAN DENTAL CARE, and ANCHORBANK f/k/a S & C BANK, Defendants Case No. 10 CV 170 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on September 2, 2010, in the amount of $43,015.42, I will sell the described premises at public auction at the Main Entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, Thursday, March 3, 2011, at 10 o’clock a.m.

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

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. DESCRIPTION: Lot Two (2) of Certified Survey Map No. 100 recorded in Volume 1 of Certified Survey Maps on Page 101, as Document No. 330417, being part of Outlot 158 of the Outlot Plat of the Village of Osceola a/k/a the Assessor’s Plat of the Village of Osceola, Polk County, Wisconsin; AND Part of Outlot 158 of the Outlot Plat of the Village of Osceola a/k/a the Assessor’s Plat of the Village of Osceola, located in the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4), of Section Twenty-seven (27), Township Thirty-three (33) North, Range Nineteen (19) West, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of said NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4; thence North 214 feet; thence North 89º 40’ West, 150 feet; thence South 214 feet to a point due West of the point of beginning; thence East 150 feet to the point of beginning.

PIN: 165-00577-0000.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 6th day of January, 2011.

Peter M. Johnson, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson No. 1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787

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(Feb. 9, 16, 23, Mar. 2, 9, 16) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BRANCH 1 BREMER BANK N.A. 855 Eagle Point Blvd.

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

Douglas Gailen Borgerson 1926 78th Street Luck, WI 54853, and Mary Ann Borgerson, a/k/a Mary A. Stute 105 South West Street Deer Park, WI 54007, and Chase Bank USA, N.A. 200 White Clay Center Drive Newark, DE 19711, and Amery Regional Medical Center 265 Griffin Street E. Amery, WI 54001, and Capital One Bank (USA) 3033 Campus Drive, Suite 250 c/o Messerli & Kramer PA Plymouth, MN 55441, and Interventional Pain Specialists of WI 2021 Cenex Dr. Rice Lake, WI 54868, and NCO Portfolio Management 1804 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore, MD 21230, and Bayfield Financial LLC 150 South 5th Street 1800 Fifth Street Towers Minneapolis, MN 55402 Defendants.

Case No. 10 CV 474 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Code: 30404 By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on August 24, 2010, I will sell at public auction at the Polk County Justice Center in the Village of Balsam Lake, in said County, on March 24, 2011, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., all of the following described mortgaged premises, to-wit: Lot 2 of Ludtke’s Addition on Little Blake’s Lake, lying in Part of Government Lots 7 and 8, Section 26-35-16.

Together with that part of Government Lot 8, lying Westerly of Lots 2 and 3 of the Plat of Ludtke’s Subdivision on Little Blake Lake and more particularly described as that triangular portion of land lying between the streets and roadways as shown on said plat, Section 26-35-16, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN NO.: 26-1614-0.

The above property is located at 1926 78th Street, Polk County, Wisconsin.

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, Wis., this 1st day of February, 2011.

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 715-235-3939

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Milltown Fire Hall

Application for retail “Class A” license to sell intoxicating liquors and fermented malt beverages to the Town Board of the Town of Oakland, Burnett County, Wisconsin, the undersigned: Beatrice Marie Erickson Hereby applies for a “Class A” Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquor License from March 1, 2011, to June 30, 2011.

DBA: D&B’s Mini Mart Located at 29545 CCC Road Danbury, WI Sec. 2-40-16 Dated February 16, 2011 Deanna J. Krause, Clerk Town of Oakland 530704 27L

Plan Committee Meeting

Bernice R. Anderson, 87, Amery, died Jan. 27, 2011.

Constance S. Carlson, 72, Amery, died Jan. 29, 2011.

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(Feb. 16, 23, Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, Plaintiff, vs.

DANIEL J. OSBORNE, Defendant.

Case No. 10 CV 609 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on September 20, 2010, in the amount of $122,391.93, I will sell 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, March 31, 2011, at 10 o’clock a.m., all of the following-described mortgaged premises, to-wit: TERMS OF SALE: Cash.

DOWN PAYMENT: 10% of amount bid by cash or certified check.

Parcel 1: Lot Four (4) of Certified Survey Map No. 5116, recorded in Volume 23 of Certified Survey Maps, page 23, as Document No. 713014, located in the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NW 1/4 of NE 1/4), Section Twenty (20), Township Thirty-four (34) North, Range Eighteen (18) West, Town of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wis. Parcel 2: A perpetual easement for ingress and egress over and across the West 70 feet of the North 638.71 feet of the Northeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4 of NE 1/4), Section Twenty (20), Township Thirty-four (34) North, Range Eighteen (18) West, over current driveway as it is now laid out and traveled.

PIN: 044-00458-0400.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2228A 150th Avenue, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin 54024.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 31st day of January, 2011.

Peter M. Johnson, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson No. 1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787

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(Feb. 23, March 2, 9) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALFRED V. ROGERS Notice to Interested Persons and Time Limit for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) Case No. 11 PR 10 An application has been filed for informal administration of the estate of the decedent, whose date of birth was January 15, 1925, and date of death was February 6, 2011. The decedent died domiciled in Polk County, State of Wis., with a post office address of: 1899 120th Avenue, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024.

Please take notice that: 1. The application will be heard at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wis., Room Ste. 500, before Jenell Anderson, Probate Registrar, on March 14, 2011, at 8:30 or when scheduled thereafter. You need not appear unless you object. The application may be granted if no objection is made.

2. Creditors’ claims must be filed with the probate registrar on or before May 22, 2011.

3. Publication of this notice shall constitute notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown.

Jenell Anderson Probate Registrar February 18, 2011 Steven J. Swanson Personal Rep./Attorney P.O. Box 609 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787

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(Feb. 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY HSBC MORTGAGE SERVICES INC. Plaintiff, vs.

RANDY L. MCDANIEL AND CINDY S. MCDANIEL, husband and wife; and CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), NA; and WESTCONSIN CREDIT UNION, Defendants.

Case No. 10-CV-639 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000.00 Code No. 30405 Other Real Estate NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on October 8, 2010, in the amount of $190,528.83, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 12, 2011, at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

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

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: That part of Government Lot Three (3) of Section Thirty (30), in Township Thirty-two (32) North, Range Sixteen (16) West, in the Town of Black Brook, Polk County, Wis., described as follows: Lot One (1) of Certified Survey Map recorded in Volume 12 of Certified Survey Maps at page 155, as Document No. 580602.

AND Part of Government Lot Three (3) of Section Thirty (30), in Township Thirty-two (32) North, Range Sixteen (16) West, in the Town of Black Brook, Polk County, Wis., described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 30; thence on an assumed bearing along the North line of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section 30, North 89 55’ 09” East a distance of 1,273.65 feet to the Northwest corner of Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 2668, recorded in Volume 12, page 155; thence continuing along said North line North 89 55’ 09” East a distance of 371.53 feet to the East line of said Lot 1 and the point of beginning of the parcel to described; thence continuing along said North 89 55’ 09” East a distance of 128.47 feet; thence South 02 19’ 56” East a distance of 436.08 feet; thence South 89 55’ 09” West, a distance of 133.66 feet to the East line of said Lot 1; thence along last said East line North 01 39’ 04” West a distance of 435.91 feet to the point of beginning.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 192 118th Street, Town of Black Brook.

TAX KEY NO.: 010-754-0100 Timothy G. Moore 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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COACHING OPPORTUNITY The Frederic School District is accepting applications for the following coaching position:

Middle School Track Coach

Send letter of application, resume and credentials to: Troy Wink, Athletic Director, Frederic School District, 1437 Clam Falls Drive, Frederic, WI 54837. Telephone 715-327-4223.

530351 26-27L Application deadline is March 1, 2011.

The Frederic School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

TOWN OF ST. CROIX FALLS Polk County, Wisconsin www.townofstcroixfalls.org PLAN COMMISSION NOTICE OF HEARING March 9, 2011 The Town of St. Croix Falls Plan Commission will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9, 2011, at the Town Hall at 1305 200th Street & U.S. Hwy. 8, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. At that time the applicant will inform the Commission of their request. (THE APPLICANT MUST APPEAR AT 6:00 P.M. WHEN THE COMMISSION CONVENES AT THE TOWN HALL.) Written evidence, testimony or comments, if any, must be delivered in person or by mail to the Town Hall.

Marguerite Lindblom has applied to rezone two adjacent parcels of land and therefore has applied to amend the Town Zoning Map. The applicant is proposing the zoning change from Agricultural to Transitional. The parcel identification numbers are 044-00343-0000 and 044-003470000. The properties are located in Section 15, T. 34N., R.18W. The address of these parcels is 2014 160th Ave, St. Croix Falls.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS • One four-door full-size pickup • Two or more marked police patrol cars • One or more SUV/crossover passenger vehicles The Polk County Sheriff’s Department is seeking proposals for the purchase of one 1/2-ton, full-size, four-door pickup and price per unit, four-door sedans designed for police use and one or more (new or used) SUV vehicles.

A list of specifications and proposal packet can be obtained from the Polk County Web site WWW.CO.POLK.WI.US or by contacting: Steven Moe at the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, located at 1005 West Main, Ste. 900, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, stevem@co.polk.wi.us, 715-485-8352.

Proposals are due in the Polk County Sheriff’s Department 530139 26-27L by 10 a.m., on Tuesday, March 1, 2011.

NOTICE OF HEARING

The Polk County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2011, at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. The Board will call the public hearing to order at 8:30 a.m., recess at 8:45 a.m. to view each site and will reconvene at 11 a.m. at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

At that time each applicant will inform the Board of their request.

(THE APPLICANT MUST APPEAR AT 11 A.M. WHEN THE BOARD RECONVENES AT THE GOVERNMENT CENTER.) MICHAEL & COLLEEN SWANSON request a Special Exception from Article 8D1(a) of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to operate a Tourist Rooming House.

Property affected is: 1163 Jeans Ln., Lot 3, CSM #367, Vol. 2/Pg. 96, pt. of Govt. Lot 2, Sec. 31/T33N/R16W, Town of Lincoln, Bear Trap Lake (class 1).

JERROD & SUSAN BEZDICEK request a Special Exception from Article 8D1(a) of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to operate a Tourist Rooming House. Property affected is: 2485 202nd St., Lot 2, CSM #13, Vol. 1/Pg. 14, pt. of Govt. Lot 1, Sec. 34/T36N/R18W, Town of Laketown, Sandhill Lake (class 2).

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Case No. 10-CV-636 Case Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE STATE OF WISCONSIN : : SS. COUNTY OF POLK : By virtue of and pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on October 15, 2010, I will sell the following-described mortgaged premises at public auction in the Foyer Area of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, on April 20, 2011, at 10:00 a.m.: Lot Three (3), Oakcrest Business District, City of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin.

Tax Parcel No.: 281-011870003 Property Address: 815 E. U.S. Hwy. 8, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin.

The property will be sold subject to all legal encumbrances.

TERMS OF SALE: Cash. 10% down in the form of cash, certified check or cashier’s check, or money order must be paid at the time of sale. No personal checks or letters of credit will be accepted. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin real estate transfer tax from the proceeds of the sale. The balance of the price shall be paid to the Clerk of Courts by cash, certified check or cashier’s check no later than 10 days after confirmation of the sale by the Court.

If the balance is not paid within that 10-day period, Bidder forfeits the down payment made.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 17th day of February, 2011. /s/Peter M. Johnson Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin This Document Drafted By: Metzler, Timm, Treleven, Pahl, Beck, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff By: Ronald F. Metzler WI Bar Member No.: 1010044 222 Cherry Street Green Bay, WI 54301-4223 920-435-9593

(Feb. 23, Mar. 2) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY U.S. BANK N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

DARWIN B. GREEN, et al Defendants Case Number: 10 CV 25 AMENDED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 28, 2010, in the amount of $211,189.64, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: March 17, 2011, at 10 a.m.

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

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

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot 4 of Certified Survey Map No. 1902, recorded in Volume 9 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 49, as Document No. 533284, located in the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36, Township 32 North, Range 18 West, in the Town of Alden, Polk County, Wisconsin. Together with and subject to a nonexclusive easement for ingress and egress over the 66foot private access road as shown on Certified Survey Map No. 1902, recorded in Volume 9 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 51, as Document No. 533299 and disclosed in Declaration of Protective Covenants, recorded in Volume 414, page 809, as Document No. 390552.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 30C 185th Street, Star Prairie, WI 54026.

TAX KEY NO.: 002019340400.

Dated this 16th day of February, 2011.

Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Chaz M. Rodriguez State Bar #1063071 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. (265986)

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(Feb. 23, Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BRANCH 2 ASSOCIATED BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.

KID’S VIEW DAY CARE INC., a Wisconsin corporation; ILENE J. LINDSKOOG; ROBIN A. KELLEY and RONNIE R. CHINANDER d/b/a CASTLE CREEK COMPANY, Defendants.

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NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on July 27, 2010, in the amount of $222,701.57, 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, March 3, 2011, at 10 o’clock a.m.

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

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. DESCRIPTION: Lot Nineteen (19) of Timber Ridge 1st Addition, said Plat located in part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4) and part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4). Section Eighteen (18), Township Thirty-three (33) North of Range Eighteen (18) West; said Plat including Outlot 1 of the Plat of Timber Ridge, Town of Osceola, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN: 042-01326-1900.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 930 235th St., Dresser, WI 54009.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisonsin, this 6th day of January, 2011.

Peter M. Johnson, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson No. 1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787

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MESSERLI & KRAMER, P.A. Jillian N. Walker, #1066378 3033 Campus Drive Suite 250 Plymouth, Minnesota 55441 Phone: (763) 548-7900 Fax: (763) 548-7922

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(Feb. 16, 23, Mar. 2) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Discover Bank Discover Bank Naples, FL 34108 Plaintiff, vs.

Jeffrey A Hayman 2361 75th Ave. Osceola, WI 54020 Plaintiff.

SUMMONS Case Code: 30301 CASE NO. 11CV40 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 February 16, 2011, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the Complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is Lois Hoff, Clerk of Circuit Court, 1005 West Main Street Ste. 300, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 and to Messerli & Kramer, P.A., Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 3033 Campus Drive, Suite 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.

(Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, Plaintiff, vs.

THOMAS D. ANDERSON JR. and JANELLE D. ANDERSON, and STATE OF WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, Defendants.

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PUBLICATION SUMMONS Case No. 10CV955 Case Code: 30301 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, to the said defendant(s) : You are hereby notified that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit against you. The Complaint, which is attached hereto, stated the nature and basis of the legal action.

Within forty (40) days of February 16, 2011, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of Wisconsin Statutes, to the Complaint. The Court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is: 1005 W. Main St., Ste. 300, Balsam Lake, WI 54810-4410 and Plaintiff’s Attorney, RESURGENCE LEGAL GROUP, P.C., whose address is 6980 N. Port Washington Rd., Suite 204, Milwaukee, WI 53217. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper answer to the Complaint or provide a written demand for said Complaint within forty (40) days, the Court may grant a judgment against you for the award 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: February 10, 2011.

RESURGENCE LEGAL GROUP, P.C.

By One of Plaintiff’s Staff Attorneys Robert I. Dorf State Bar No. 1027887 RESURGENCE LEGAL GROUP, P.C. 6980 N. Port Washington Rd. Suite 204 Milwaukee, WI 53217 877-440-0860

(Feb. 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, Plaintiff, vs.

DANIEL E. FOUST and KAREN M. FOUST, Defendants Case No. 10 CV 811 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on January 4, 2011, in the amount of $111,661.05, I will sell the described premises at public auction at the Main Front Entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, on Thursday, April 7, 2011, at 10 o’clock a.m.

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

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. DESCRIPTION: Lot Fourteen (14) of Certified Survey Map No. 5261 recorded in Volume 23 of Certified Survey Maps on page 168 as Document No. 721541, said Map being Lot 14 of Certified Survey Map No. 214 recorded in Volume 1 of Certified Survey Maps on page 217, as Document No. 359866, located in the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4), Section Twenty-five (25), Township Thirty-five (35) North, Range Fifteen (15) West and part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4), Section Twenty-five (25), Township Thirty-five (35) North, Range Fifteen (15) West, Town of Johnstown, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN: 028-00625-0000.

STREET ADDRESS: 1983 Long Lake Lane, Comstock, Wisconsin 54826.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 7th day of February, 2011.

Peter M. Johnson, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson No. 1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787

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(Feb. 16, 23, March 2) WI010675 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY RESURGENCE CAPITAL, LLC Plaintiff, vs.

BECKY OLMSTEAD A/K/A BECKY J. OLMSTEAD 227 N. WASHINGTON ST. P.O. BOX 15 SAINT CROIX FALLS, WI 54024 Defendant(s).

NOTICE

TOWN OF LORAIN BOARD MEETING Thurs., March 10, 2011, 7:30 p.m.

Lorain Town Hall, 252 345th Ave., Cty. Rd. E Agenda: Call meeting to order. Roll call/verification of meeting notice.

Approve the minutes of the last meeting. Approve the treasury report. Motion to pay the bills. Appointment of Fire Chief - 1 year. Set compensation for the Fire Chief. Reports: Road, Fire Dept., Ambulance, Cemetery, Comprehensive Plan Commission. Additional meeting items for future agendas. Motion to adjourn.

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REQUEST FOR PRICES

The Burnett County Highway Department will receive sealed prices until noon, Wednesday, March 9, 2011, on the following items: 1 SINGLE-AXLE TRUCK CHASSIS 1 TANDEM-AXLE TRUCK CHASSIS 1 3/4-TON 4x4 CREW CAB PICKUP Please mark on the outside of your envelope: TRUCK CHASSIS OR PICKUP. Complete specifications can be obtained from Steve Washkuhn, Shop Foreman, Burnett County Highway Department, 8150 Highway 70, Siren, WI 54872. Telephone number 715-349-5345 (ext. 1457).

The Burnett County Highway Committee reserves the right to reject any or all of the prices or to accept the price they deem most advantageous to Burnett County and to waive any irregularities in the proposal process.

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$20.24/hr.

YOU MUST COMPLETE OUR POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPT. EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For applications, complete job description, qualifications and recruitment outline; please visit our Web site at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities, or in person at 100 Polk Co. Plaza, #229, Balsam 530895 27L Lake, WI 54810, 715-485-9176. AA/EEOC

VILLAGE OF GRANTSBURG RESIDENT CAMPER FOR JAMES N. MCNALLY CAMPGROUND Applications are being accepted for a contract position of resident camper for the James N. McNally Campground for the 2011 season from April 15, 2011 - Oct. 16, 2011.

The resident camper duties will include: Taking camper reservations, registrations, collecting and turning in fees, keeping a calendar of reservations for shelter usage, cleaning and light maintenance of the bathhouse and surrounding area, cleaning up the campsites if needed and notification to the police of any problems in the park.

The resident camper must provide a certificate of liability insurance.

The Village will provide a free campsite with electricity, water, sewer, local telephone, cable TV, $325/month payment, mowing and heavy maintenance, trash pickup and all supplies for the bathhouse and maintenance.

Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest by March 7, 2011, by 4 p.m. to the Village of Grantsburg, 316 S. Brad Street, Grantsburg, Wis. 54840, 715-463-2405.

Applications will be screened and those most qualified for the position will be invited for the interview process.

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2011-2012 School Year

Frederic’s Mite-Y-Vikes Registration

Children turning four on or before Sept. 1 are invited to attend.

OPEN HOUSE AND EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENING

Wed., March 23 OR Fri., March 25 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (One-hour Session)

KINDERGARTEN CAMP

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Children turning five on or before Sept. 1 are invited to camp Friday, March 25 - a.m. session/p.m. session Current 4K students will attend at their regular time and will be sent a separate notice.

Please call the Frederic Elementary School to register your child - 715-327-4221 by March 16. Enrollment papers will then be sent to you for completion before attending the screening. We look forward to hearing from you. A lifetime of learning starts here!

Kerry L. Lysdahl RJA Partnership Frederic Fuel Company The RiverBank Unknown Spouse of Kerry L. Lysdahl Defendants SUMMONS Real Estate Mortgage Foreclosure Case No. 10 CV 939 Honorable Molly E. GaleWyrick Case Code: 30404 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To the following party named as a defendant herein: Kerry L. Lysdahl / Unknown Spouse of Kerry L. Lysdahl You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The complaint, which is also served on you, states the nature and the basis of the legal action. Within 40 days after February 9, 2011, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is: Polk County Clerk of Circuit Court, Polk County Justice Center 1005 West Main Street Suite 300 Balsam Lake, WI 54810-9071 and to Marie M. Flannery / Blommer Peterman, S.C., plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is: Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 You may have an attorney help or represent you.

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

Dated this 26th day of January, 2011.

Marie M. Flannery Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1045309 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719

Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 264934

WEBSTER ELEMENTARY FOUR-YEAR-OLD TINY TIGER AND FIVE-YEAR-OLD KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on December 20, 2010, in the amount of $31,045.36, the Polk County Sheriff will sell the following described real property at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: March 24, 2011, at 10 a.m.

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

PLACE: Foyer Area, Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Suite 900, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

DESCRIPTION: Lot 4 of the Plat of Pixie Acres Mobile Home Subdivision in the Village of Milltown, being part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, Section 8, Township 35 North, Range 17 West.

Said land being in the Village of Milltown, County of Polk and State of Wisconsin.

PROPERTY: 519 Parkins Ave. ADDRESS: Milltown, WI 54858 Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff ECKBERG, LAMMERS, BRIGGS, WOLFF & VIERLING, P.L.L.P. Amanda E. Prutzman (#1060975) Attorney for Plaintiff 1809 Northwestern Avenue Stillwater, MN 55082 651-439-2878 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LUCK REGULAR BOARD MEETING Monday, February 28, 2011, 6 p.m.

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Place: Webster Elementary Dates: March 24 & 25 RSVP: Please call the Elementary Office at 715-866-8210 to set up your session time!

Case No. 10 CV 535 Case Code: 30404 Judge: R.H. Rasmussen

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Do you have a child who will be four on or before September 1? If so, it’s time to bring them to our Pre-K Tiny Tiger Registration at Webster School on March 24 & 25, by appointment!

If you have a child who will be FIVE before September 1, and entering kindergarten who did not attend the Pre-K Tiny Tiger Program, please call to schedule an appointment. Registration for your child will be with the kindergarten team on March 25.

Come and join the Tiny Tiger and Kindergarten teachers for a fun-filled session!

Parents will be registering and children will be having fun at school!

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

(Feb. 9, 16, 23) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY EQUABLE ASCENT FINANCIAL LLC ASSIGNEE OF Chase Bank USA, N.A (WAMU) 1120 W. LAKE COOK RD. STE. B BUFFALO GROVE, IL, 60089 Plaintiff, vs.

MELINDA S. WELLS 967 210TH ST. DRESSER WI 54009-4449 Defendant(s) Case No. 10CV920 AMENDED SUMMONS Money Judgment: 30301 Our File: 1153072 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, To each person named above as Defendant: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The complaint, which is also served upon you, states the nature and basis of the legal action.

Within 40 days after 2/11/11, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes.

The answer must be sent or delivered to the court whose address is 1005 W. Main Street, Suite 300, Balsam Lake, WI 54810-4410, and to Rausch, Sturm, Israel, Enerson & Hornik, LLC, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is shown below. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper answer to the complaint or provide a written demand for said complaint within the 40-day period, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become 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: January 21, 2011. /s/ Brandon E. Bowlin Rausch, Sturm, Israel, Enerson & Hornik LLC Attorneys in the Practice of Debt Collection 250 N. Sunnyslope Rd. Suite 300 Brookfield WI 53005 Toll-Free: 877-667-8010 Attorney for the Plaintiff

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AGENDA Call to order and seek approval of the agenda, Robert Clifton Consideration of previous minutes, LeRoy Buck Presentation of vouchers, Amy Dueholm Treasurer’s Report, Amy Dueholm Recognition of guests or delegates.

A. Student Representative B. Public Support Of Cooperative Program Administrative Reports A. Mr. Palmer B. Mrs. Goldbach C. Mr. Gobler New Business A. Consideration to renew WIAA cooperative agreement in wrestling and hockey.

B. Official action on Frederic and Luck cooperative in baseball and softball for 2011-13 school years.

C. Discussion of less than 11-person football for 2012 season due to numbers. WIAA has a proposal for 8 person for 2012.

D. Discussion of Governor’s Budget Repair Bill and proposed budget.

E. Recommendation for H.S. softball coach for 2011 season.

F. Any other business that may properly come before the board.

Motion to convene into executive session per WI Stat. 19.55(1) for discussion of employee contracts, employee retirements and administrative compensation.

Motion to reconvene and possible action on executive session items.

Motion to adjourn.

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(Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, March 2, 9) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BENEFICIAL FINANCIAL 1 INC., AS SUCCESSOR ENTITY OF BENEFICIAL WISCONSIN INC., Plaintiff, vs.

JACK H. PHILLIPS JR. Defendant.

Case Number 10 CV 626 Foreclosure Of Mortgage 30404 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure in the amount of $169,063.89, entered by the court on September 17, 2010, the undersigned Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell the following described real estate.

Lot Two (2) of Certified Survey Map No. 463, recorded in Volume 2 of Certified Survey Maps, page 192, located in Government Lot One (1) and the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SW1/4 of SE1/4), Section Twenty-eight (28), Township Thirty-six (36) North, Range Seventeen (17) West, Polk County, Wisconsin.

Tax Key No. 146-00540-000.

Street Address: 413 S. 7th St, Luck, WI 54853.

Place of Sale: Foyer of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main St, Balsam Lake, WI. Date & Time of Sale: March 22, 2011, at 10 a.m.

Terms of Sale: 1. Property is sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances, including but not limited to unpaid and accrued real estate taxes, special assessments & other governmental charges, plus interest and penalties, if any.

2. A bid deposit of not less than ten percent (10%) of the bid amount shall be due in the form of cash, cashier’s check or certified funds at the time of sale.

3. Successful bidder to pay the entire unpaid balance of bid within ten (10) days following confirmation of the sale by the court plus buyer to pay for buyer’s title insurance, document recording fees and Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. 4. Failure to make timely payment following confirmation of sale will result in forfeiture of bid deposit.

Peter M. Johnson, Sheriff Polk County Law Offices of James E. Huismann, S.C. N14 W23777 Stone Ridge Dr. Suite 120 Waukesha, Wisconsin 53188 (262) 523-6400

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Corrections Officer Sheriff’s Department. Full Time.

Deadline To Apply: March 28, 2011

BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff vs.

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POLK COUNTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

(Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, March 2, 9) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb f/k/a S & C Bank, Plaintiff, vs.

Estate of Donna G. Bengtson, Unknown Spouse of Donna G. Bengtson, Laura Fairchild as personal representative of the Estate of Donna G. Bengtson, Village of Milltown, a Wisconsin municipal corporation, United States of America, and Unknown Tenants, Defendants.

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Luck FFA Alumni hold banquet to honor members

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LUCK - The Luck FFA Alumni held a banquet on Sunday, Feb. 20, at Hog Wild in Luck, honoring past, present and future FFA members and associates.

The banquet was also a showcase for demonstrations of the activities, skills and leadership the group has worked toward promoting.

Luck FFA Alumni family members, supporters, officers and others attended the event, which included several featured guests, speakers and performers.

The event marks National FFA Week and celebrates the alumni and current members who help the FFA as they promote leadership, growth, career success and more in agricultural education. - Greg Marsten

A big crowd turned out for the Luck FFA Alumni Banquet on Sunday, Feb. 20, at Hog Wild in Luck. – Photos by Greg Marsten

Luck FFA Alumni member Kelly Johnson received an American FFA Degree from the Luck chapter for her work.

One of the featured speakers was Marjorie Bunce, U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl’s regional representative.

FFA Discovery Degree recipients were also honored. Pictured (L to R): Gabby Groh, Olivia Zappa and Nicole Dittbrenner.

Several FFA members gave a demonstration on parliamentary procedure and how to run a meeting.

Luck FFA President Summer Johnson gave an encore performance of a monologue she wrote for the recent Luck Winter Carnival queen’s pageant, where she was a contestant.

Johnson has hinted that she may run for Fairest of the Fair this summer, as well.

Luck FFA Treasurer Isaiah Tretsven gave a rendition of the FFA Creed from memory, which he is also presenting at a future state event.

Summer Johnson’s monologue dealt with the humorous aspects of “cow tipping” which included props.

Luck FFA members and officers posed for a parting shot

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WEST DENMARK - Almost three dozen people turned a cold February evening into a celebration of fish, fire and cold. The second-ever West Denmark fish boil took place on Saturday, Feb. 19, outside the former Danish Schoolhouse on the shores of Little Butternut Lake.

The fish boil is in the tradition of similar Lake Superior

After cooking in a pot above the fire, Ron Petersen stoked the cooking fire with a small dose of gasoline.

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events, where a stew of potatoes, onions and fresh whitefish are cooked over a roaring blaze, then hit with a “shock” of gasoline-fueled heat at the end for the final boiling.

The event culminated with the fish and other goodies being eaten in the long-dormant old schoolhouse beside

the lake, with a double-barreled woodstove brought in for warmth.

Locals noted that smoke came from the old school’s chimney for the first time in over 70 years.

The fish boil is set to be open to the public next year and will become an annual event. - Greg Marsten

Temperatures didn’t seem to faze these attendees, who stood by the fire in anticipation of fresh, Lake Superior whitefish.

GHS celebrates Winterfest Week

For the first time since the mid-1930s, smoke rose from the chimney of the former Danish Schoolhouse on the shores of Little Butternut Lake.

Photos by Priscilla Bauer

LEFT: Jake Wald was doing his best Justin Bieber impression while Chelsey Geopfert played the excited Justin fan as the Grantsburg Sophomores made a star appearance at the Mr. Winterfest contest.

Grantsburg freshmen Macy Hansen and Austin Handy showed they were good sports as they made a run for the stage to score some points in the Mr. Winterfest competition last Friday afternoon, Feb. 18.

Seniors Kyle Johnson and Emily Cole took their first dance after being crowned 2011 Mr. Winterfest and Queen at the Winterfest dance held in the Grantsburg High School commons on Saturday, Feb. 19.

LEFT: Sophomore Jake Wald showed he was a teen with talent at Grantsburg High School Mr. Winterfest celebration.

Grantsburg High School students finished off a week of Winterfest fun with a dance held in the school’s commons last Thursday evening, Feb. 17.

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Frederic library celebrates 75 years, plus some

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff reporter FREDERIC — Frederic library’s annual book and bake sale this past week held special meaning for the library and community.

Last Friday, Feb. 18, marked the 75th anniversary of the founding of the library.

Through the efforts of the Frederic Women’s Club, the library opened Feb. 18, 1936, with 260 donated books in space at the Frederic village offices. Members of the club took turns as librarians.

In 2010, it boasted the third largest circulation of the 10 public libraries in Polk County, after Amery and Osceola. In a community with a population of around 1,300, said library director Chris Byerly, 842 village residents hold a library card.

There are now four professional staff members, including Byerly with her 31 years of experience as a librarian, and an active group of daily volunteers. The library is open 43 hours each week.

Past and present The opening of the library in 1936 was the culmination of more than a quarter century of a love for books in the community. Its roots can be traced back to the early 1900s, when a woman by the name of Lutie Stearns made it her purpose in life to see that rural areas of Wisconsin had access to books.

Stearns dreamed of bringing traveling libraries to towns that could not support a library. With the help of Wisconsin Library Association founder Frank Hutchins and state Sen. James Stout, she established Books in a Box, traveling throughout the state to drop off and pick up crates containing about 30 books for readers of all ages and interests.

Stearns partnered with local people who would be responsible for the boxes, checking the books out to readers and

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Beyond the books

Feb. 18 marked the 75th anniversary of Frederic Public Library, and this celebratory cake greeted library patrons and book sale customers. Special events are planned throughout the year, said library director Chris Byerly, including a June 7 event featuring author William Kent Krueger and an Oct. 27 event featuring Chad Lewis.

keeping them in good condition. The boxes were often placed at the local post office or café for easy access.

Between 1900 and 1910, Stearns established 30 such libraries in Polk County, including one at Frederic.

Books in a Box is still very much alive at the Frederic Public Library, since it is part of the Indianhead Federated Library System and its online catalog system.

Through what is called the MORE system, library patrons have access to the collections at all of the 50-member libraries, which means access to more than 1 million items.

Library materials, including books, movies, music, electronic media and reference materials can be requested for pickup at the library of choice and checked out free of charge like the materi-

als held at the local library.

At the same time that Frederic residents can request materials from all around Wisconsin, and even throughout the United States, people in other communities have access to Frederic’s holdings. Staff at the Frederic library place these books into a box to be transported to the library of the person who requested them.

Frederic’s library soon moved from the village offices to a small building that was moved from the park to the former hospital grounds. Beginning in July 1936 the library used the front room while the county nurse used the back room. Early records show that a janitor was paid 50 cents a month.

In its first year, between Feb. 18 and Dec. 31, 138 people used the library to borrow 1,398 books. Total revenue was

Staff at the Frederic Public Library (L to R) is technology librarian Paul Vos Benkowski, children’s librarian Lori Laqua, circulation librarian Marlene Nelson, and library director Chris Byerly. – Photos submitted

This bookmark gives readers the dos and don’ts of handling materials borrowed from the Books in a Box that traveled to rural libraries in the early part of the 1900s.

$153.42, including $50 from the village and $66.10 in fines and memberships, and expenses were $130.75, so the library ended the year with a balance of $22.67.

Due to an expansion of the hospital in 1945, the library building was moved to a vacant lot across the street. Twenty years later, in 1965, the front half of the village hall - located in the former bank building - was remodeled to house the library, and a permanent librarian was hired.

The building was sold in 1980 and the library moved to the old Frederic clinic on east Main Street, where it remained until moving into its current facility in the old movie theater.

Beyond the books From its earliest years, again through the efforts of the Frederic Women’s Club, the Frederic Public Library has reached into the community with programming for all ages.

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Clam Falls

The South Fork Sporting Club’s annual ice-fishing contest was held on the Clam Falls Flowage this past Sunday, Feb. 20, drawing a large crowd. A recent melt and refreeze made for treacherous footing. This young contestant (photo below) appeared to be searching for fish by looking through the ice. South Fork members manned the registration station (photo above, left) and a food booth. At right, Turner Moe brings his trophy northern in for measuring. Contest results will be published in a future issue of the Leader. - Photos by Gary King

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In the 1940s the women’s club raised its dues to $1 per year, with the proceeds donated to the library. The club encouraged area schools to use the library, and at times students in a particular class would spend a day a week at the library.

Story hour was held in the summer and a library cart was maintained at the hospital. The newspaper printed a weekly book review.

The library still hosts numerous programs for children and boasts a friendly children’s room where youngsters can explore books, games and toys while their caregivers can meet and visit.

Story time is held every Wednesday for young children, and there are three book clubs to accommodate youth between third grade and high school.

Book club activities include book discussions, activities and even volunteer work at the library. Little Vikes is designed for children in grades three through five, the Tweens is a group for ages 11 and 12, and the Bookateerz is for young adults.

There also are two adult book clubs that each meet once a month, one in the morning and one in the evening.

In addition, the coffeepot is always on at the library. Its location near the newspapers and a comfortable grouping of sofas and chairs creates an area for discussing current events, whether local, state, national or worldwide.

As in the past, when the library rotated books to the hospital, bookshelf collections are now provided for Comforts of Home, Sunrise Apartments, Golden Oak Apartments, and the Frederic Care Center.

Materials and book clubs are also part of an ongoing relationship between the library and Northwest Passage.

With six public access Internet workstations and wireless Internet services, the library is continuously used for job searches, research, socializing and learning. The library hosts nonprofit and other groups, covering such varied interests as therapy dog club meetings, home school programs, literacy and tutoring sessions,

Volunteers Mary Ellen Bechtel, left, and Sallie Tinkham catalog and process materials at Frederic Public Library. — Photo submitted and meetings with elected officials.

The strong library program in Frederic — and Polk County — is reflective of Wisconsin’s strong library system. In 2009, the most recent year for which statistics are available, Wisconsin ranked No. 8 in the United States in per capita circulation, at more than 65 million items.

On average, 668,000 users check about 1.25 million items out of Wisconsin public libraries each week.

Carrying the torch Lutie Stearns, who in the early 1900s worked tirelessly to bring Books in a Box to rural communities like Frederic, became nationally known for her library work in Wisconsin. She wrote articles on library for periodicals and journals, and published a book that gave advice on every aspect of starting a library.

Stearns was instrumental in starting the library school at UW-Madison, and she

spoke before every university library school that was in existence in the United States at that time.

Frederic Public Library is carrying the torch she ignited, epitomized in the following quote from a speech she gave at a meeting of the American Library Association: “We dream of a world without hunger, without corruption, without violence. We work for a world of love and cooperation and lightened thought. We hope for a world where our children learn tales of triumph rather than live stories of suffering, where our businesses consider the right action rather than the most profitable one, and where our governments consider the common good rather than the lowest common denominator. This world that calls us can only come through changes in men’s hearts. For this change, we need education, we need learning, and we need opportunity and access for everyone.

Like other public libraries, a volunteer library board governs the Frederic Public Library. Currently serving on that board are David Ammend, Myrna Beckman, Dianna Edling, Lory Gustafson, Carey Lillehaug, John Lindquist and Ralph Pelle.

Volunteers from the Frederic Women’s Club were librarians from the time the library opened in 1936 until around 1950, when the Mrs. Elmer Johnson was hired as the first adult librarian. In the beginning years, kindergarten teachers conducted story hour for youngsters during the summer months.

In 1965, the year the library moved to the front portion of the village hall, Mrs. Mary Schwab was hired as the first permanent librarian.

Mrs. Violet Gronlund became the first library director in 1974, a position she held until 1980. Gronlund was followed by Jeanne Harlander (1980-84), Pat (Johnson) Busch (1985-2000), Carol Burnham (2001-2004), and Chris Byerly (2005-present). — This story was written with information compiled by Mary Ellen Bechtel and from “A History of the Frederic Public Library” by Ruth Nelson.

“There is no better example of this good world I am describing than a library, filled with knowledge and history and story and beauty, free and open to all. And not one library, but many. It is, after all, not the few great libraries but the 1,000 small ones that may do the most for the people.

This is our goal, my friends and colleagues, and we will build it, from the state to the county to the town to the village to the hamlet to the tiny railroad outpost, where a book is handed to a child with a simple, yet solemn, charge: read this and return it so that it may be passed on, again and again and again, to lift our eyes to a better world that beckons to each of us from the words we find on the printed page.”

Burnett County 4-H Project Day Sunday, March 6

BURNETT COUNTY – Burnett County 4-H is sponsoring Project Day on Sunday, March 6. Project Day is a new event to showcase all of the fun things you can do in 4-H. This will be an interactive, hands-on day where participants work on various projects they are interested in. The sessions will be taught by older 4-H youth and volunteers.

Project Day is open to all Burnett County 4-H members, family, and friends grades kindergarten and above. Children can explore a few of the opportunities 4-H has to offer and make fun projects to take home.

Sessions that are being offered at Project Day include origami, horses, duct tape crafts, candy art, and international projects. For more information and to register visit the Burnett County 4-H Web site at http://burnett.uwex.edu/4-h-youth-development/ and click on announcements.

Questions? Contact Burnett County 4-H Youth Development Agent Dani Miller, danielle.miller@ces.uwex.edu. submitted

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It’s time to give up jogging for your health when your thighs keep rubbing together and starting your pants Joe Roberts on fire.

••• Why is it harder to lose weight as you get older? Because by that time your body and your fat have become really good friends.

••• I read some article which said that the symptoms of stress are impulse buying, eating too much and driving too fast. Are they kidding? That’s what I call a perfect day.

••• A mother went to wake her son for church one Sunday morning. When she knocked on his door, he said, “I’m not going!”

“Why not?” asked his mother. “I’ll give you two good reasons,” he said. “One, they don’t like me. Two, I don’t like them.”

His mother replied, “I’ll give you two good reasons why you will go to church. One, you’re 47 years old.

Two, you’re the pastor!”

••• A man has five items in his bathroom: a toothbrush, razor, shaving cream, a bar of soap and a towel from the Motel 6.

The average number of items in a woman’s bathroom is 328. The average man would not be able to identify most of them.

••• A woman knows all about her children. She knows about their best friends, romances, secret hopes and dreams, favorite foods, fears and dental appointments.

A man is vaguely aware of some short people living in the house.

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The hurly burly of the holidays is over and the days of winter are growing old and staying cold and beginning to wear on all of our nerves. I lay up in the attic with Lucy and thought how glad I was that we had all come, even without

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ditch and exploded against the side of my truck in a flurry of feathers as I drove down the rural state highway.

I was driving to see my parCarrie Classon ents at their lake home “up north.” My sister would be there with her husband, two children, and dog. I was going up with my dog, Milo, and my cat Lucy. The small lake house would be short of bedrooms and the weather was not cooperating. But we had all agreed that we wanted to get together for this long weekend, with or without good snow, so I was heading up north on this overcast day.

Milo was riding shotgun. He looked out the window when he heard the loud thump. The bird came up so suddenly I had no time to respond. Now it was nothing but a cloud of feathers behind us, slowly falling back into the ditch. Then it was out of sight.

I arrived at my parents house, which smelled of sweet rolls baking and coffee. My 3-year-old nephew Beau was eager to play with Milo and Lucy, and 8year-old Isabelle was filled with plans for card games, skating and music recitals.

We had dinner and listened to Isabelle play “Home on the Range,” on the piano accompanied by my father on the harmonica. Then Beau played an energetic and impromptu performance on the ukulele of an original tune he called “Grandpa.”

We all had my mother’s banana cream pie and a little more coffee, talked for a while and then found our way to our respective beds. My cat Lucy and I slept, as usual, in the attic surrounded by Fourth of July decorations, old suitcases and the slides we used to watch on the projector— years of vacations from my childhood.

February is a quiet month.

good weather.

February is a short month. It is a cold month. The holidays are long over and spring still seems impossibly far in the future. It is a month filled with imperfect weather and lots of reasons to wish things were other than what they are.

But I think I will embrace this February state of things.

We’ll spend most of the afternoon indoors, but we’ll make plans for biking in the summer when the days are long and sunny. We’ll all have more pie and some pumpkin bars and Isabelle will play more tunes and Beau will play another original composition dedicated to his grandma. It will not be the weekend we all wanted, yet it will be the perfect weekend.

Because, while we can reminisce about the past vacations captured on slides and make plans for the coming summer, the only day we really have is today—this February day. It is a little shorter and a little colder than we might like, but the day is ours and we are all together.

I am going to give my musical niece and my precocious nephew an extra hug, I am going to sit by the fireplace with my dad, make dinner with my mom, talk to my sister without the benefit of a cell phone.

February will be over sooner than we might like.

February will explode in a cloud of feathers and be gone.

Till next time, —Carrie

Elementary student council Super Bowl paper goods drive

American Red Cross class for new students

One-day training sessions now available

BALSAM LAKE – If you can’t attend evening classes, the St. Croix Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross is now offering a one-day training. You can take all the components or just one component. On Thursday, March 10, they will be offering classes for certification in adult, child, infant CPR/AED and standard first aid. Class will be held 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. If you are interested in taking this training please call Terry at 715-485-3025.

These classes will be held at the Polk County Red Cross Office located in Balsam Lake. Preregistration is requested.

Classes may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment. submitted

The Bully Pulpit

Social networking sites have a

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tremendous appeal across the world, connecting and unifying people with instantaneous access John W. Ingalls to information. It brings people together from the farthest corners of the earth to share small segments of their lives united in cyberspace on a site called Facebook. The riots in Egypt were reported to have gained force and momentum through social networking sites such as Facebook. While much good can come from these social sites they also have the capacity to reveal the negative side of humanity.

I have been amazed at human nature. I have witnessed individuals, hiding behind a telephone, saying cruel and mean things, but to meet these same individuals face to face you experience a “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” kind of moment. “Surely this isn’t the same person” you wonder in your head. It is the same on Facebook. People hiding behind the thin veil of a keyboard and a computer screen abandon decency and join forces with others to harass and bully indi-

The Luck Elementary Student Council sponsored a paper goods drive during the week prior to the Super Bowl. Council members made posters to promote the drive. Elementary students and staff donated paper goods such as toilet paper, shampoo, diapers, baby wipes, paper towels and personal care products. The items collected were donated to the local Loaves and Fishes Food Shelf in Luck. The Super Bowl drive ended the week on Friday with a dress-up day where students wore colors of their favorite team playing in the Super Bowl. Green and gold were popular colors. Members of the Luck Elementary Student Council are: sixth-graders Courtney Stevens, Morgan Pfaff, Ava Ruhn-Pouliot and Tiffany Brown; fifth-graders Tasian Arjes, Alex Warren, Jenny Olson and Merissa Lundquist; and fourth-graders Julianna Thompson, Jacob Lindner, Katie Mattson and Sierra Zuniga. Their advisor is Carolyn Peterson, a sixth-grade teacher. - Photo submitted

viduals. The social media provides a format where unrelated individuals become caught up in the process much like a riot and it gets out of control.

Facebook bullying is a serious MD problem and often considerably more serious than typical playground bullying that happened a generation ago, for the very reasons stated above.

Posted messages are neither innocent nor anonymous.

Serious incidents have occurred where bullied individuals have taken their own lives because of such harassment. Most schools have a no-bullying policy that includes access to social networking Web sites such as Facebook. This can lead to disciplinary action against the offenders including in-school discipline leading up to expulsion and outside of the school arena, opens the individual up to legal issues including libel and slander charges.

I have long since given up the idea that I can effectively change human nature but I can take reasonable measures to protect myself and others from the effects of such bullying. If you are a parent and your child has a Facebook account ask your child to allow you

access to his or her account. This way you can monitor what they are posting and what is also being said about them. If you see what appears to be bullying by an individual or a group of individuals they need to be reported. You can report such abuses to Facebook and also to school authorities. If bullying tactics continue or take a more serious tone then promptly contact appropriate law enforcement.

If your child is saying inappropriate things about others, do the right thing as a parent and confront them, don’t condone or participate in the process. As a society we tend to forgive childish behavior when it comes from a child but as an adult the consequences could be a little less forgiving.

Anything that can be used for good can also be used for bad. Facebook isn’t the problem. Condemning or outlawing such sites doesn’t take care of the problem.

The issue is how we condemn and ridicule others when we can’t deal with our own fears and inadequacies. My parents taught me a rule that if I couldn’t say anything good about a person then it was best that I didn’t say anything at all. Maybe it’s time for me to stop talking now.

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River Road

Bayou Revivals

My next-door neighbor at the state park in central Louisiana had a fire burning and was visiting with another RV’er, their southern accents prominent and friendly, so I stepped over and introduced myself and commented about the weather.

“I’m Reverend Jerry and this here is Bill,” said a talkative man pointing to his friend, a slim weather-beaten older man sitting back in a camp chair sipping a Pepsi. “Supposed to be back in the 60s and 70s all next week. We have been here a few weeks. Last Friday it rained, then dropped down in the 20s and iced up the trees pretty thick. These branches, (he pointed to pine branches piled here and there) came down with the ice. Been a cool stay, but we are headed out Friday,” he continued.

“I’m a revivalist, a preacher who goes on the road holding revival meetings across the country. Since December, my wife and two sons and I, have been pretty much just out on Saturdays and Sundays, but we start full time this coming weekend. We are booked full for months in advance across the South doing revival meetings.”

The Rev. Jerry was short, well rounded, a vigorous-looking man with graying hair, midfiftyish, a very open and friendly man with a well-modulated voice and a familiar southern accent.

“You sound just like President Clinton,” I told him.

He had a large, older, motorized RV with a 5-year-old Chevy minvan setup to tow behind. “Well, I grew up in Hope, Ark., hometown of Bill Clinton – guess we might have the same accent; I knew him a little – he was older than me. You know, when he left office, there was a half trillion budget surplus, and now look at us. He knew politics; shame he got involved with that woman.

“I’ve been here for a few weeks. The lake area here is closed so they charge half price, only $8 per night. The bathrooms are brand new with six separate rooms, shower, toilet and lots of room and privacy, pretty nice for a state park – a good place for home base for a while,” he added.

“My great grandpa and family got converted about 1900 at a big revival tent meeting. Do you do that kind of services?” I asked, wondering what a revivalist’s life was like and wanting to draw him out, without getting a sermon.

“Yes, once in a while during the summer we might go to a church where they have a tent rented and set up, but mostly we are invited to churches to hold a day to a week’s worth of services, preaching the gospel of salvation. We provide the music, the preaching and the church makes an effort to get people to come.

We have a few baseball stadiums lined up, some hotel meeting rooms, big and small. We are scheduled out full time way into the summer, with more calls coming all the time. Right now is our break time.

“I preach about getting to heaven and staying out of hell and don’t get mired in the controversies that split churches. I stay out of any politics. I think Christians spend too much time worrying about things that really don’t matter and not enough time loving their neighbors. I try to get people saved and delivered to a local church for safekeeping. If you think of the Billy Graham crusades, and you shrink it down a whole lot, you got my kind of work. We’ve been on the road 25 years now. Don’t know how much longer God wants me at it.

“We go in where we are invited. We get a share of the collection with a guarantee of enough to cover our costs. By living in an RV and trying to be careful with our money, we get by. In my busi-

Ramblings Collected by Russ Hanson

Margo checks the bands of a bale of cotton at the Jones, La., cotton gin. She finally got a soft job. – Photo submitted ness, you have to trust in God that he will look out for you. If he doesn’t, then we would know it is time to quit!

“When we had our first boy 28 years ago, the doctor thought we should sign away our rights and let him be brought up in an institution so he wouldn’t wreck our lives. He and the nurse insisted that was the best thing to do. They pushed me hard. I got angry and slapped him and told him to wrap up the baby and we left and went home right away. He has been a blessing to us,” he said. (I didn’t get this statement exactly as he said it, but as he told it you could tell it was a regular part of a sermon, said with a controlled, practiced, emphasized voice that gave you a feeling he would be a dynamic speaker.)

“When my wife got pregnant the second time, the doctor did an amniocentesis that said this boy would be normal.

When he was born, the doctor told me he was normal. I took a first look at him, in my arms before the cord was cut, told the doctor ‘This boy has Downs too.’ They did the test and sure enough, he had it too.

“The boys do fine with us. They spend a lot of time watching their favorite DVDs and that is fine. They pretty much can take care of themselves and help out some. They are adults in size, but really just children. They need us to guide them. We believe that everything that happens is part of God’s plan for us, so we just enjoy them and do the best we can for them.

“Sometimes we would like to have a home and roots; but with this kind of life, we travel all across the country and having the RV works fine for now. We stay in state parks sometimes and other times in church parking lots or other places where we can get water and electricity. Someday we will settle down, but for now our calling is as traveling revivalists.”

I wanted to talk more to him, but they left sooner than expected to hold several days of services a few hundred miles away. Some folks have much more interesting lives than those of us who go to the office or milk the cows every day. However, my other neighbor, Bill, who had been quiet while Jerry talked, sat down with me another afternoon and reminisced a little. I guessed him to be a spry mid-80s. He was a Louisianan, raised, and worked all his life in a nearby small town.

Mark D. Biller

“Back in the ‘30s to ‘50s, I remember some summers when a few local churches, usually the fundamentalist ones like mine, Freewill Baptist, would get together and invite a revivalist in for meetings. The most interesting were the tent meetings. I’m old enough to remember a few of them. Ain’t the same nowadays as in the old days!

“They’d set up a big tent that would hold a hundred or more people somewhere near a church or park, mostly on a bayou. Wooden planks for pews and a stage with a pulpit. Always in the dog days of August; hot, humid and buggy.

The tent gave shade and rain protection.

The walls were open to let air through and to give mosquitoes a clear shot at sinners, but could be dropped if it cooled down or stormed. When the Baptists ran the show, it was always by a lake or river for dunkin’ baptisms on the last meeting.

“The goal was to get different folks to come and get saved and join the church, but most of ‘em were regular church folks out for rejuvenation; you remember when you took your old black and white TV into the repair shop where they gave it a jolt of electricity to bring back the fading picture another year?

“Each evening people gathered, the farmers coming in about 7 p.m., others earlier. There was good music; a local choir and the family of the revivalist. He had to sing; his wife had to sing and any children had to join them. The elders supervised moving the piano and pump organ from the church to the tent for the week. The local choir and the congregation sang the old favorites, ‘The Old Rugged Cross,’ ‘Til We Meet,’ ‘Bringing in the Sheaves,’ ‘Onward Christian Soldiers.’

“A good preacher got your emotions worked up; first he got you scared of eternal hellfire, describing the fire and brimstone in detail, and then described how wonderful heaven would be. You know, I remember the descriptions of hell, but I can’t picture heaven very good.

I figure it must be a place where our best times on earth would be happening all the time – even better, and we wouldn’t feel guilty about having a good time!

“You know, I hear the Muslims promise seven virgins for those martyred for their faith. That is pretty concrete for what heaven is like for them. Me, I got me one virgin and trained her and lived with her for 57 years now. Seems to me havin’ to do it seven times ain’t no great

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reward,” he added with a grin.

“We already-saved folks tried not to feel prideful when we saw our more sinful neighbors show up for the meetings.

There was food, lots of music and singing, and if the preacher was good, a real lively sermon each night for the week. If you was smart, you sat in the third row from the back on the inside aisle so the mosquitoes got fed on the edge people. Made it easy to have a coughing spell and duck out with the men going to the bushes for a nature call, cigarette and maybe a nip of moon.

“You ducked back in, hoping your seat was available for the altar call. The preacher would have wound up and would be winding down, begging you to come forward and get saved. The choir sang something like 'Just As I Am Without One Plea …' Elders went ‘round the sinners and whispered encouragement to go forward and get saved. Usually, a few regulars started it off, those who felt like it didn’t stick last time, or had gotten so emotionally worked up they had to go to the front whatever the reason. Then a few drunks, already loaded, crying their way forward when the preacher said ‘Remember your saintly old mother and praying at her knee; she wants you to come forward. … Do it for her.’ You might get a few regular people come too—that’s the kind that you wanted most. They all went to the front and knelt and repeated a prayer.”

“I wonder if the Rev. Jerry does that kind of revival meeting?” I asked after he finished. “Did you get saved at a revival meeting?”

“I got saved when I was so little that I crawled to the altar in church. I got saved and toilet trained all at the same time!” laughed Bill. “I liked the tent meetings; they did rejuvenate me each summer.

They were great entertainment; a weeklong summer picnic where we took a break from farm work; had fresh-made ice cream and pie every night and watched folks come together, and if we were lucky, listened to a great preacher who could run your emotions up and down like a squirrel climbing a ‘simmon tree. I’m gonna find out where Reverend Jerry is headed next.”

••• Wikipedia says we live in a country where 10 percent of the folks have 71 percent of all the wealth; with the top 1 percent themselves having 38 percent of the wealth. The bottom 40 percent of our citizens have less than 1 percent all together.

USA Today says, “Federal, state and local taxes — including income, property, sales and other taxes — consumed 9.2 percent of all personal income in 2009, the lowest rate since 1950, the Bureau of Economic Analysis reports. That rate is far below the historic average of 12 percent for the past half-century.”

In 1963, the tax rate for the richest people in the U.S. was 90 percent (94 percent in 1945). Since then the rates have gradually declined to about 35 percent now.

Our budget deficits have come about by politicians cutting taxes and spending more. Just 10 years ago, we were having huge budget surpluses. Two wars and several tax cuts later we are in the hole as badly as I can remember.

I don’t trust any politician who says they can get us out of trouble without both undoing some of the tax cuts on the rich and cutting spending. I am scared for our country’s survival with the divide so great between the superrich and the rest of us. The superrich seem to have bought themselves a political party.

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Just A Common Soldier (A Soldier Died Today)

by A. Lawrence Vaincourt. Taken from the Web site, vaincourt.homestead.com/common_soldier.html – submitted by LTC Chuck Seitz, (Ret.)

A. Lawrence Vaincourt wrote this poem, which was first published in his 1987 Remembrance Day newspaper column.

He was getting old and paunchy and his hair was falling fast, And he sat around the Legion, telling stories of the past.

Of a war that he had fought in and the deeds that he had done, In his exploits with his buddies; they were heroes, every one.

And tho’ sometimes, to his neighbors, his tales became a joke, All his Legion buddies listened, for they knew whereof he spoke.

But we’ll hear his tales no longer for old Bill has passed away, And the world’s a little poorer, for a soldier died today.

He will not be mourned by many, just his children and his wife, For he lived an ordinary and quite uneventful life.

Held a job and raised a family, quietly going his own way, And the world won’t note his passing, though a soldier died today.

When politicians leave this earth, their bodies lie in state, While thousands note their passing and proclaim that they were great.

Papers tell their whole life stories, from the time that they were young, But the passing of a soldier goes unnoticed and unsung.

Is the greatest contribution to the welfare of our land A guy who breaks his promises and cons his fellow man?

Or the ordinary fellow who, in times of war and strife, Goes off to serve his Country and offers up his life?

A politician’s stipend and the style in which he lives Are sometimes disproportionate to the service that he gives.

While the ordinary soldier, who offered up his all, Is paid off with a medal and perhaps, a pension small.

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Bernice Abrahamzon It’s so easy to forget them for it was so long ago, That the old Bills of our Country went to battle, but we know It was not the politicians, with their compromise and ploys, Who won for us the freedom that our Country now enjoys.

Should you find yourself in danger, with your enemies at hand, Would you want a politician with his ever-shifting stand?

Or would you prefer a soldier, who has sworn to defend His home, his kin and Country and would fight until the end?

He was just a common soldier and his ranks are growing thin, But his presence should remind us we may need his like again.

For when countries are in conflict, then we find the soldier’s part Is to clean up all the troubles that the politicians start.

If we cannot do him honor while he’s here to hear the praise, Then at least let’s give him homage at the ending of his days.

Perhaps just a simple headline in a paper that would say, Our Country is in mourning, for a soldier died today.

God’s Special People They healed sick hearts Till theirs were broken They dried sad eyes Till their lost sight

Someday we’ll know In some small token How bravely they fought And fell in the fight. – Unknown

Until next week, Bernice

Valentine's Day royalty crowned Valentine’s Day was celebrated at Frederic Nursing and Rehab on the afternoon of Monday, Feb. 14. New royalty is Queen Edna Utley and King Dale Queen. Several family members also joined their sweetheart for a noon luncheon which included red velvet cake with raspberry sauce. - Photo submitted

The Swedish Club to meet March 1

AMERY – The Swedish Club meets Tuesday, March 1, 7 p.m., at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church on Deronda Street in Amery.

The program features a special Tell, Show and Share by members and visitors. Tell the club where you or your ancestors came from in Sweden; show the location on a big map of Sweden, which will be provided; and

Correction The Siren Lioness would like to apologize for any misinformation written in the article on Lions Camp.

The article was put in the paper so people with children who have disabilities would know their children

the best part will be to share stories about your ancestors in Sweden or in the United States. Semlor buns, a Swedish specialty with whipped cream, will be served by talented club bakers. Visitors are welcome to join in the storytelling or to listen. Further information at www.foreverswedish.org. - submitted

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The Siren Lioness Club has always supported the Lions Camp and will continue to do so. - submitted

Do you remember?

Compiled by Bernice Abrahamzon

50 Years Ago

A 19-pound northern won top prize at the fishing contest at Devils Lake. The lucky fisherman was William Jensen of St. Croix Falls.–Sheriff Art Jenks reported break-ins at cabins in Burnett County.–Obituaries included Charles Frost, Ingebord Monson, Berta Ekblad and Lena Ihrig.–”Pork Chop Hill” was played at the Webb Theatre, Webster, starring Gregory Peck.–”Goliath and the Barbarians” was playing at the Frederic Theatre starring a cast of thousands.–A dance was held Feb. 20 at the Indian Creek Hall with music by Jerry Sinz and his Dairyland Ranch Hands.–Frederic will erect street marking signs this spring.–A smorgasbord was set for Thursday, Feb. 25, at the Luck Lutheran Church, serving Swedish meatballs, cold turkey, ham, creamed potatoes, potato salad, salad, cabbage, JellO, beans, limpa, coffee cake, glorified rice, fruit soup, spritz, etc.–The Rev. Lester Weko resigned as pastor at Trade Lake.–Robert Behling was named Outstanding Farmer of the Year.–Chimney fire at the John Greaner home northwest of the West Sweden School on CTH W.–Ray’s Firestone celebrated its 10th anniversary.–An early-morning fire burned a barn and number of sheep at the Leonard Crotteau farm 12 miles east of Luck.–Polk County Red Cross drive will being March 1.

40 Years Ago

Specials at Route’s Super Market, Frederic, included round steak at 89¢ lb., Swansdown cake mixes at 4 for $1, oranges at two dozen for 79¢ and bacon at 2 lbs. for $1.59.–Specials at the Frederic Coop Store included potato chips at 48¢ for a 1-pound box, (twin pack), apples at $1.59 for a one-third bushel box, chunk style tuna at 33¢ can and prunes at 68¢ for 2 lbs.–A Feb. 14 dance was held at Joe’s Crossroads with music by Glenn Hunter, sponsored by the Sand Lake Sportsmen’s Club.–Frederic Area Senior Citizens explored possibilities for a center.–The 11th-annual machinery auction was set for Feb. 21 east of Shakopee on Hwy. 101.–It was written that death by common disaster could create estate problems.–Scratch pads at the Leader office were 25¢ for all your hand could hold.–The film “Midnight Cowboy” was playing at the Auditorium Theatre, St. Croix Falls.–Many attended races, coronation, at Grantsburg Winter Sports Day.–Nine men were drafted.–A garage sale was held by Russell Almquist in February on old Hwy. 35.–Four churches joined in World Day of Prayer Day at Siren including the Assembly of God, Methodist Church, Mission Covenant and Viola Lake Alliance. The date was set for March 6.–Co-op members visited oil wells in central Kansas.

20 Years Ago

Lyme vaccine is closer to reality.–Problem children reflect problem society.–Lois Taylor wrote Burnett County Senior Citizens news.–Shredded newspaper was said to be better bedding for livestock because it was cheaper, more abundant, weed-free, dust-free, mold-free, longer lasting, healthier, cleaner air, stays put, reduces breeding flies, cleaner barns, animals won’t eat it, cleaner animals and nontoxic. (That is a lot of reasons.)–Rick Anderson resigned as Frederic football coach.–A study supported a 21 drinking age.–Scott’s Millworks was sold to a Minnesota firm.–A Unity first-grader, Alleana Deiss, was fighting leukemia.–Free eye care was available to working poor.–There was a murder-suicide investigation in Dresser.–High nitrates were found in Polk County wells.–Earl Hansen was the new board president at the Frederic hospital.–Wildlife damage bill was supported by Farm Bureau.–Seven candidates vied for Miss Luck. The 1988 Miss Luck was Tanya Hanson and the 1989 Miss Luck was Anna Maria Netys.

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Engagement

Hallen/Pamanet

Sheryl Hallen, a Unity High School graduate, and Dell Kieselhorst of Mukwonago announce the engagement of their daughter, Jill, to Norman Pamanet Jr. Norman is the son of Beverly and the late Norman Pamanet Sr. of Milwaukee.

Jill’s grandparents are the late Mabel (Kieselhorst/Fleming) Reno of Frederic, and the late Ed Hallen and Alice (Hallen) Schneider of Balsam Lake.

Jill graduated from Mukwonago High School in 2004 and will graduate with an economics degree from UW-Milwaukee in May 2011. Norman is a lifelong resident of the Milwaukee suburb of Bay View, and the couple plans to stay in that area.

A March 26 wedding is planned at the Mitchell Park Domes in Milwaukee. – Photo submitted

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Lewis

Bernice Abrahamzon

Predictions of snow and lots of it alarmed local residents on Sunday, who feared the worst of scenarios. Fortunately people were able to attend Sunday church services.

Kara Alden and LaVonne Boyer assisted Pastor Tom with the Sunday service along with pianist Starr Warndal and organist, Gloria Chell. Scott and Marlene Nelson and Alice and Charles Ford went to Downing, to hear Jessica Nelson Ford speak at several services. She has become very interested in being a lay speaker and possibly beyond that, too.

A fellowship supper will be held this Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the church followed by an administrative board meeting at 7 p.m. Please attend.

Barb Munger

the only excuse that I can give is that my two “gals,” 95 and 98, have to wait while we clean up after cards and they looked a little weary, having been at the center since 10:30 that morning. If we inconvenienced anyone I apologize and told them that they are going to have to bear up and just wait until 4 p.m. from now on.

We would like to extend gratitude to Leslie Daniels for his contribution of books to be donated to the library and a large bag of food for the humane society. Our box was delivered this week and the folks do appreciate our donations for the animals.

Please keep them in mind while you are shopping.

I also want to update the Wood River 4-H group on their project at Lilac Grove, what a blessing it has been for all the residents to be able to get to the waste container without fear of slipping on the ice.

They are anxiously waiting to see what the rain garden will produce this summer. Gratitude to all who contributed their efforts toward this project.

Our sympathy to the family of Bev Twingstrom on her passing. Bev was a substitute cook for many years with the Burnett County, Nutrition Department.

She not only was a great person but was an exceptional cook and offered her help at all of our fundraising dinners. We all loved her and will miss her.

Our infamous CeCe should be back by the time you are reading this. We thank Lori for stepping in for her while she was vacationing. Lori is also an excellent cook and we are fortunate to have had her to substitute for us.

Also want to remind everyone that we will be having corned beef and cabbage on the third of March at our Dining at Five dinner. Please stop in or call to make your reservation.

Winners at 500 this week were Darleen Groves, Sue Newberger, Clara Palomaki, Ralph Severson and Muriel Todd. Spade winners were Clara Palomaki, Marlyce Borchert, Dorothy Cronquist, Barb Munger and Arnie Borchert. The Spade players were treated to a birthday party for Dwaine Bentley with members of his family attending and furnishing ice cream and cake for everyone.

The center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Our activities include Dime Bingo on Tuesday, 500 on Wednesday and Spades on Friday with all of the activities beginning at 1 p.m. Hope to see you at the center.

Orange

Fran Krause was in Rice Lake last Wednesday.

On Friday, Fran’s daughter Karen Hintz came from Sturgeon Bay. Friday John and Reeny Neinstadt met his cousin Mike Neinstadt at Toby’s in Hinckley.

John and Ron Proffit went to the gun show Saturday in Solon Springs.

Jack and LaVonne O’Brien were shoppers in Du-

Bev Beckmark

Old Man Winter has decided to pull another one of his tricks and drop more snow on the area again.

Seems he just doesn’t know how to quit this year.

Maybe he thought the area snowmobilers needed a little more time to ride the trails before hanging it up.

The snow loss in Tree Rat Hollow has given the tree rats a second chance to scurry around picking up the acorns they didn’t get a chance to last fall.

They do however have one slight problem. Seems Old Tom Turkey got tired of trying to tree all those tree rats on his own and brought in a backup, a young jake to help him out. Now little Jake doesn’t take too well to tree rats and doesn’t plan on sharing anything that might be edible on the ground. Between the two turkeys they can keep the tree rats running in every direction. I guess the old adage of if you can’t do it on your own just bring in reinforcements hold true.

Don’t forget this Saturday is the Siren Lions Whopper of an Ice-Fishing Contest on the Clam Lake Narrows, east of Siren on Hwy. 70. Sign-up to fish starts at 9 a.m. and goes to 3 p.m. This is one ice-fishing contest you don’t want to miss. Lots and

Siren Senior Center

Well, did everyone enjoy our spring-summer last week? When I asked Gerry Vogel if he did, he said, “My tomatoes didn’t even get ripe.” I knew it was over. I think it was Mother Nature’s reprieve from the bitterly cold weather to prepare us for her next stint, which as this paper comes out will have arrived.

We had a busy week at the center beginning Monday morning with the arrival of our new foot lady.

She didn’t have the clientele that we hoped for but the notice was short and in spite of this she was pleased with the amount she had. She will be back on Monday, March 14, the second Monday and will be back every second Monday in the following months. If your nails need clipping you must call or stop in and sign up on the schedule at the center.

Our tax people were also on hand Monday afternoon and the only open times to have your taxes prepared are on March 14, April 4 and 11. Call the center at 715-349-7810 to make an appointment.

Tuesday morning we had our monthly senior meeting with 21 people attending. Chuck Allstatt was present and wanted to know if the seniors would be interested in having turtle races in the summer months to raise funds. Other towns have sponsored these races and they have been very successful.

The only problem that we could see was that we wouldn’t be able to get volunteers to handle them weekly. But I think this would be a great opportunity for some other local organization, and I am sure that arrangements could be made where it could be held in our parking lot, which is large enough to accommodate that sort of activity. Just a little food for thought.

After the meeting a nice gentleman approached me and asked why I didn’t give more coverage to the Dime Bingo game. Other than mentioning that we play it every Tuesday and everyone is welcome to come, I told him that if he wanted to keep track of every winner of each game that I would be happy to put their names in the paper. I know the local papers wouldn’t mind having another 30 names added to this column. Just kidding, Gary and Todd.

We had our first potluck luncheon for the year on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. with 47 people attending.

We appreciate everyone for all of the good food and for the help in cleaning up afterward.

I got into a little hot water for closing 15 minutes early on Wednesday after our 500 card game, and

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luth, Minn., on Wednesday. Congratulations to their granddaughter and the North Wright County River Hawks on their advancement to the Minnesota girls state hockey tournament which starts Thursday at the Xcel EnergyCenter in St. Paul, Minn., Their first game is against Coon Rapids, Minn.

Pat and Nancy O’Brien were in Duluth on Friday.

lots of prizes. Tickets are $6 in advance and $7 at the lake. For more information call Big Mike’s at 715349-2400.

Sympathy is extended to the family of Lenard Fossum, who passed away Feb. 13.

Sympathy is also extended to the family of Beverly Twingstrom, who passed away last week.

Sunday at the Northwoods Crossing Event Center in Siren is the Hope for a Cure Longaberger Basket Bingo event starting at 1 p.m. Tickets are $20 and can be bought at the door. The money raised will go to the American Cancer Society for Burnett County’s Relay for Life. The event is sponsored by the Burnett County Sentinel, the Pink Ladies, the Northwoods Crossing Events Center and Rumors.

For more information call Sandy at 715-327-4431.

Congratulatioins to high schooler Nathaniel Larson for being chosen Siren Schools student of the week. Way to go Nathaniel.

Congratulations to Wesley Wegner on his degree in electrical engineering and Melanie Chenal on her 4.0 at Minnesota State, Mankato.

The annual ice-fishing contest at Clam Falls was a big drawing card on Sunday, sponsored by the South Fork Sporting Club. Chance to win prizes and catch the largest fish.

With the February thaw, some of the snowbanks retreated, and ice disappeared. Lots of smiles on people’s faces.

It was Mission Sunday as well as the usual collection at the Lewis church. Last Sunday a special collection was accepted for the junior bell choir. This Sunday was undesignated.

Sylvia and Phil Schaetzel served goodies on Sunday after the church services.

Born at Burnett Medical Center:

Engagement

Herczeg/Benson

Lisa Herczeg of Webster and Zachary Benson of Chetek are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage on Aug. 2, 2011. The wedding and reception will be held at The Lodge on Crooked Lake, Siren.

Lisa is the daughter of Mike and Debbie Herczeg, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. She will be attending UW-Stout to attain a bachelor’s degree in HR management.

Zachary is the son of Stefan and Deb Benson, Webster. He is a 2005 graduate of Webster High School and currently the executive chef at Canoe Bay, Chetek.

The couple plans to reside in Rice Lake. – submitted

Births

A boy, Bentley Allen Galle, born Feb. 16, 2011, to Kyle Galle and Robin Roy. Bentley weighed 5 lbs., 1 oz. and was 18 inches long. Grandparent is Debbie Roy. •••

Born at St. Croix Regional Medical Center:

weighed 8 lbs., 6 oz.

••• A boy, Jackson David Henkel, born Feb. 11, 2011, to Brandalynn Felix-Bourasa and Jason Henkel, Chisago City, Minn. Jackson weighed 7 lbs., 12 oz.

••• A girl, Lily Faye Flodin, born Feb. 11, 2011, to Kara Woller and Aaron Flodin, Webster. Lily weighed 7 lbs., 7 oz.

••• A boy, Elden Michael Larson, born Feb. 13, 2011, to Heather Larson, Milltown. Elden weighed 8 lbs., 15 oz.

•••

A boy, Marcus Vernon Hayden Rundquist, born Jan. 24, 2011, to Caitlin Paulzine and Chris Rundquist, Balsam Lake. Marcus weighed 7 lbs.

••• A girl, Morgan Tonia Seeger, born Jan. 31, 2011, to Marty and Laura Seeger, Balsam Lake. Morgan weighed 7 lbs., 15 oz. Grandparents are Dennis and Joyce Hill of Boyceville and Vickie Seeger of Prairie Farm.

••• A boy, Chandon Robert Palot, born Jan. 31, 2011, to Brandie and Robert Palot, Webster. Chandon

A boy, Charles Ronald Waskul, born Feb. 17, 2011, to Peter and Kate Waskul, New Richmond.

Charles weighed 7 lbs., 9 oz.

•••

OSHKOSH – University of Wisconsin Oshkosh officials have announced the names of students who qualified for the university’s dean’s list and honor roll in the fall semester of the 2010-2011 school year.

To qualify for the honor roll, a student must take at least 12 credits and earn a grade-point average of at least 3.3 out of a possible 4.0, or all A’s. Those with a GPA of 3.75 or higher qualify for the dean’s list.

Luck Ashley Valentine, honor roll; Osceola Chelsea Benitz, dean’s list; Kristine Gustafson, dean’s list; Kelsey Hendricks, all A’s; Unity Stephan Altergott, all A’s. - submitted ••• SUPERIOR – The following local students have earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior.

Students completing their degrees were invited to participate in the Dec. 18, 2010, commencement.

Degrees were awarded by Interim Chancellor Christopher Markwood at the ceremony.

UW-Superior engages students for lifelong learning and rewarding careers through more than 26 undergraduate and graduate programs offered on campus along with degrees offered through distance learning. The university is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges and plays a central role in the University of Wisconsin System’s Growth Agenda for Wisconsin.

Centuria Jesse Schultz; Osceola Sarah Rhea. - submitted ••• TWIN CITIES, Minn. – Samuel Halverson, son of Barbara Gill and Wesley Halverson, was named to the dean’s list for the early fall term at Brown College, Twin Cities, Minn. He is working toward a Bachelor of Science degree in game design and development. – submitted •••

Donna and Gerry Hines and Don and Lida Nordquist visited Marlene and Bruce Swearingen recently.

Maynard and Ronda Mangelsen called on Lida and Don Nordquist Wednesday evening.

Hank and Karen Mangelsen were Thursday morning visitors of Inez and Arvid Pearson. That afternoon, Maxine and Les Lindquist visited Karen and Hank.

Several people from this area attended the bene-

fit for Kayleen Krahler Saturday evening at the Lakeview Event Center in Siren.

Weekend guests of Hank and Karen Mangelsen were Baxter, Celie and Larry Mangelsen. On Saturday, Grace, Hannah and Jake Mangelsen and Mandy, Patty, Dave and April Close visited Karen and Hank also. Birthdays of Larry and Hannah were celebrated.

Clam River Tuesday Club will meet March 2 at 1:30 p.m. at the home of Trudy De Lawyer.

Born at Osceola Medical Center:

Academic news

Dewey - LaFollette

Karen Mangelsen

TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER

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Tucker is a young adult brown tabby with a white chest and mittens. He has a beautiful long coat.

Tucker is Mr. Charisma. He likes to swap stories in quiet conversations with the other cats in the adoption room. He tries to get them to play cat-andmouse games but if they aren’t interested, he will entertain himself. His favorite activity after breakfast is a good belly rub. Tucker would be a good cat for a family.

Adoptions have been slow at the Arnell shelter.

Rookie, Rocky and Butch found homes last week.

Though adoptions have been few, the staff has been busy painting the Cat Adoption Room and rearranging the kennels to make room for new and improved cat furniture. Numerous surrendered, stray and abandoned pets have found their way to the safety of the shelter. All need a little extra care to make them ready for adoption.

Fred, the gentleman cocker spaniel, came to the shelter after being held a month in a horse barn. He had come as a stray and the man who found him kept him in the barn. There his long coat became

Hi all - Sadie here and I’m raring to go! Did anybody get hit with that dump of snow yet? It’s the middle of the afternoon on Sunday and still no snow outside, just waiting for some white fluffy stuff so Eli and I can go outside and frolic. We had a great couple of days basking in the warmth and lots of snow melted so maybe spring really is just around the corner.

We haven’t been out for too many walks the last couple of days because of the icy road. I don’t get a lot of traction with these old paws so don’t want to fall. I definitely don’t want to be dragging Mom home by my collar if she goes down on the ground.

I would sit by and lick her face though while she tried to get up - I’m sure she’d really appreciate that!

Good news from kittyville! Loran, Stallone, Daisy and Starsky were all adopted and have gone to their new forever homes - isn’t that wonderful?

Goldie, Hutch and Gibbs are all looking for someone to adopt them and give them loving homes as well, so hopefully that will be soon!

Two new kitties at the shelter, Scrappy is a friendly orange and while male but the poor guy had frostbitten ears so he’s partially lost them. Doesn’t

clotted with manure. Fred is now clean, groomed and neutered. He is a stocky buff cocker with a gentle, easygoing nature.

Woodrow is equally laid-back. Mr. Woodrow is a shorthair buff tabby tomcat with a stubby tail. He sports the thick tomcat cheeks but lacks the attitude of a scrapping tom. Woodrow gets along with everyone he meets, cat, dog, rug rat. Woodrow has had enough of fending for himself and finds being waited on utterly delightful.

Kit Kat and KiKi are medium-hair gray tabby-andwhite sisters. They are playful and cute at 5 months old. Chloe is a 5-year-old gorgeous, black-andwhite longhair. She is declawed and ready for a new home. Earl and Bronson are shorthair brown tabby neutered males. They have been with us at the shelter for some time. Both are handsome and brimming with personality.

Dakota, our adorable sheltie-shepherd mix, is still waiting for a forever home. She is great with kids and hopes that some will find her soon. Bea the Beagle is 7 years old and will make a great com-

Arnell Humane Society of Polk County

panion dog. She is trained, likes other dogs, is respectful of cats and loves walks. Bea likes to chase rabbits in her spare time.

New to the kennel are two black Lab-mix females. Stella is a gentle, medium-sized mix. She is a sweetheart. Liz is a black Lab-mastiff mix. She is extra large but don’t tell her; she would love to be your next lap dog.

A few weeks ago, a box of small puppies was found on a snowmobile trail. They were approximately 5 weeks old when they arrived and will be old enough to go home later this week. They have doubled in size since their arrival, but they are going to be small- to medium-sized dogs. They look like Pomeranians; some red and some black and tan,

YAPpenings Sadie seem to bother him, but I wouldn’t want that to happen to me. Also a small calico kitty we’ve name Smores. She is a great little cat and big licks and tail wags to the people that rescued and brought her to us. She was thrown out of a car at the stoplights in Siren - can you imagine!

Enough about the cats, let’s talk about something more interesting – dogs. Shanti the beagle was adopted and went home this last week, isn’t that wonderful? All dogs are now up front on the adoption floor and are eager to go home with you.

Applications are now being accepted for the eight smaller puppies so if you’re looking for a new companion, whether it be a puppy or adult, they’re all waiting for you.

Simon

Sparky

Should tell you that Sparky the Border collie is back with us, it was discovered that he didn’t like sharing his new home with the resident cats, which I totally get. Sparky is a great dog, is full of life and loves to play ball. Simon is also ready for adoption.

With his green eyes and copper-colored coat, he is a handsome young puppy of about 4 months old.

Simon is very laid-back and easygoing, nothing seems to bother him. Check out Sparky and Simon’s pictures.

They tell me the shelter still needs puppy food and is getting low on dog food, preferably Purina as that’s what they are being fed now. We can always

Borderline news

all the trimmings.

The guest speaker was Brian Pardun, who gave a very lively speech on this year’s theme, Falling In Love Again. This event should be a can’t-miss for next year. About 50 attended. Thank you, Wesleyan Church people. On Sunday, Feb. 13, Ron and Sharon Proffit enjoyed dinner guests daughter, Renelle, together with Gary, Brett, and Grant. The Gills had spent three days skiing at Spirit Mountain in Duluth, Minn. The dinner honored Ron’s 69th birthday and Brett’s 19th.

In Markville, 12 seniors took the new Arrowhead Transit Bus into Sandstone, Minn. After having lunch

Here we are again to let everyone who might be interested in the Frederic Senior Center know what has been happening.

Fran Kurkowski, one of our members, has been in St. Croix Regional Medical Center for the past few days, so we all join together to wish her a very speedy recovery.

I want to extend gratitude to Nona Severson and Barb Munger for the lunch they served at the 500 card party last Thursday evening. They are both members of the Siren Senior Center.

Shirley Sandquist is still under the weather and is still at Golden Age Manor in Amery.

I mentioned Eleanor Bonneville was going to celebrate her 95th birthday with a party at the Frederic Nursing Home on Saturday, Feb. 19. A large group

of us attended her party and she really had a great turnout; also the Frederic Nursing home did a nice job of serving coffee, cake and ice cream. Also Eunice Early entertained Eleanor with songs and music. She is wished good health and many more enjoyable years.

This past week on Feb. 14, the Spade winners were: first place, Willis Williams; second place, Roger Greenly; third place, Carmen Marek and fourth place, Lillian Murphy.

500 winners on Feb. 17: first place was Bill Ihrig, second place was Bob Peterson, third place was Phyliss Peterson and fourth place was Barb Munger.

Have a great week until we meet again next Thursday.

Frederic Senior Center

BONE LAKE – At the previous town board meeting, discussion focused on the ongoing Straight River Dam replacement project. The report was presented by Marsha Karpinen, committee chair. The next step in the process for a possible solution would be to advertise for bids from engineering firms for actual costs of the project. The DNR had no suggestions as to the wording of the bid, but would assist the town with the drafting of a public hearing notice. The goal now is to ask for official quotes, and then proceed with a public meeting. Authorization

Await

Shelter

Around Cloverton, Dave Baker went to Minong with Marty Pearson from Cozy Corner for an art group meeting at the home of Jeff Lewis. Steve Carlson from Trego joined them. Deloris Schirmer went to the doctor in Webster. She is taking sulfameth for a case of walking pneumonia, or at least something close to it. She’s doing a little better now, but still not over it.

Over Cozy Way, the Northland Community Center was the place to be this Valentine season. The Woodland Wesleyan Church sponsored their ninthannual party at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 12, starting with appetizers, and then on to a meal of turkey with

News from Bone Lake Town Board

Happy Tails

Hazel Hoffman

was previously granted at a special town meeting in March of 2010 to go forward with spending money to secure accurate estimates for the proposed project.

Also, Doug Route reported on his committee work with the Polk County zoning ordinances rewrite. They had met Jan. 26, and most of their discussion dealt with highway corridors and traffic counts. He mentioned that a suggestion was brought up on the possible allowance of only one unlicensed vehicle per resident stored on an individual’s property. No action was taken.

The next town board meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 10, at the clerk’s home. – submitted by Darrell Frandsen, town clerk, and Dan Beal, planning commission chair

all are adorable. They have short little legs, tails that curl onto their backs, a fluffy coat and pointed, stand-up ears. We aren’t sure what the breeding is on these little ones but they are sure to be popular.

The grocery store with more, MarketPlace Foods in St. Croix Falls, continues its six-week Arnell Shelter Wish List Tucker Fundraiser. An extra $5 or $10 brown bag of shelter-wish-list items added to your shopping cart will donate items we need to care for the animals at the shelter. If you would like to help the animals at Arnell but don’t have the time to volunteer, this annual fundraiser at MarketPlace Foods is a great way to offer help where it is needed.

use garbage bags, with 30 gallon being the most needed, laundry soap, and hand soap.

Gratitude is extended to those that have brought in items for the silent auction, and we would still appreciate more items such as a service, crafted item or any new item. We have been very busy getting ready for our annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser so hopefully you remember to mark it on your calendar. It will be so much fun and I love spaghetti.

Still lots of raffle tickets available; they are $3 each or six for $15 and I’ll mention the three great prizes again: first prize - two $600 American Airlines gift cards, second prize - a fabulous homemade quilt made by Bev Hayes and third prize - a package from the Danbury Casino which includes a onenight stay at their lodge, two buffet dinners and $20 in tokens. The draw will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the spaghetti dinner, you need not be present to win.

This is Sadie signing off and wishing you a wonderful week and sending you licks and tailwags!

The Humane Society of Burnett County is saving lives, one at a time. www.hsburnettcty.org.

715-866-4096. We’re on Facebook too!

Bob Brewster

at Jan and Gary’s Restaurant the bus stopped at both banks, the library, the credit union, Ace Hardware, Ben Franklin and Chris’ Food Center. We were picked up and dropped off at our doors. The bus comes out here on the first and third Tuesdays for the Sandstone trip, and on the second and fourth Tuesdays for the Pine City trip. The round trip cost is $4 for Sandstone, and $6 for Pine City. If you are interested in taking the bus, you can call 866-6822154, ext 150. A great time was had by all of us, and the bus drivers were very courteous. Pam and Leon Berg recently had their daughter Kyara come to visit them and they all went for lunch and spent a day in Duluth. The Schaaf’s niece and her husband, Sue and Mike Hedlund, came from Crosby, Minn., to visit with Frank and Mary last week. Sandy and Dave Drake joined Marlene and Don Mishler, and Cheryl and Gene Wickham for an Elvis impersonator show and a dinner at the casino in Danbury. By the way, don’t forget that the Arna zoning board is working away diligently to rewrite the township ordinance.

They meet the first and third Wednesday of each

month at 7 p.m. at the town hall, and could sure use some participation from the public.

As this rogue reporter was traveling the highways and byways of Dairyland, I ran across some news.

Last Sunday, Holly Gustafson told the Woodland Church about her mission trip to Mexico. Sally Wintlend returned home from her Caribbean cruise.

On Thursday, the Dairyland Homemakers served lunch at the town hall after the funeral of Hazel Johnson, sister of Dorothy Visger and Glen Hughes.

February is DIY month on the Borderline. In the spirit of patriotism, we volunteered for new linoleum in our kitchen. Less than one day after going uptown for supplies, we discovered the shopping list MIA. After a moment of silence, we confidently confirm the Law of Sevens: If you believe a job will take three or four days, it will really take three or four weeks.

Trivia contest question No. 2 (level of difficulty = 5): How did Cozy Corner get its name? Last week’s answer: Russell Nelson, Billy Pietz, Pete Fornengo and Johnny Fornengo.

There have been some changes at the center in the last couple of weeks. Dave Wardean resigned his position as president and Maxine Peterson resigned her position as secretary, both for personal reasons. Bob Gleason is acting interim president and Pat Niklason is acting interim secretary until next month’s meeting when the executive committee can appoint them to those positions until the annual meeting in June, when elections will be held.

We appreciate the Valentine decorations put up

by Gladys Beers and Theresa Gloege. It looks very nice.

We had a little Valentine party on Monday with the exchange of cards and candy. It is still fun to receive a valentine.

Wii bowling resumed on Wednesday after a week off and it seems as though there might have been some practicing going on during the off week. Gladys Beers had high single game with a 221. Good job!

The Brave Hearts (which Gladys is a member of)

had high team game of 738. Gratitude is extended to Pat Niklason for the coffee cake, which was enjoyed by all.

There were 22 players for Dime Bingo. Gratitude to all who came and enjoyed the pumpkin bars furnished by Nancy O’Brien.

Belated happy birthday to Harold Peterson who was 85 years young on Friday.

Many gold stars to Pat O’Brien for making an oak shelf for over the coffee area. It looks great and the area is much neater with the extra space.

The center is available for rent on weekends for birthday, anniversary or whatever parties. Contact Earl Boelter at 715-656-3583 for information.

Remember the potluck on Saturday, Feb. 26. We set up at 11:30 a.m. and eat at noon. Socializing and games after lunch. Come and join the fun.

A sense of humor is a major defense against a minor problem.

See you at the center.

Webster Senior Center

Bernie Boelter

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Frederic Public Library

Book group choices for March The Thursday morning book group will meet at the library Thursday, March 17, at 10 a.m., to discuss “The Help,” by Kathryn Stockett. This is the story of three women – two African American maids, and a white socialite – who start a movement that will change their lives in 1962-era Jackson, Miss. The evening book group will meet March 17, at 6:30 p.m., to talk about “Reservation Blues,” the modern-day classic by Sherman Alexie.

Copies are available at the library and new members are always welcome at the book discussions.

Story time Story time for preschoolers and their caregivers is held each Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for an hour of books and music and activities. The March theme is Mother Goose and other classics, and the author of the month is Karma Wilson, known for the Bear books.

Programs coming in 2011 Mark your calendars and join us for some exciting programs sponsored by the Frederic library. Tuesday, June 7, at 7 p.m.: author William Kent Krueger and the Minnesota Crime Wave (authors Ellen Hart and Carl Brookins) will read from

their works and entertain us. Thursday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m., author Chad Lewis will talk about Wisconsin’s most haunted locations.

The community food shelf needs your help Please bring an item or two for the local food shelf when you visit the library – your donations will make you feel good and will help those in need.

Check us out on the Web Find what’s happening at the Frederic library on two Internet sites. Our new Web site has a new look and you can find us at www.fredericlibrary.org. You can also look us up on Facebook at www.facebook.com and search for Frederic Public Library. Keep in touch for news and events.

Hours and information Frederic Public Library, 127 Oak St. West.

715-327-4979, e-mail fredericpl@ifls.lib.wi.us. Regular open hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Story time for preschoolers is held every Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m. Web site: www.fredericlibrary.org. Facebook: Frederic Public Library.

Balsam Lake Public Library

Friends of the Library Friends group hosted an appreciation brunch catered by Marina Andrews for everyone who has helped with library projects. Gratitude is extended to our Friends group. As a Friend of the library you can support projects and activities which enhance the use of the library and lifelong learning. Everyone is welcome to join; the next meeting will be Wednesday, March 6, at 1:30 p.m.

Computer classes Open lab from 2 to 3:30 p.m., instructor available to answer questions and give one-to-one instructions; next class will be March 1.

Story time Wednesday at 11 a.m. Stories, crafts and snacks; all ages welcome to join our lively group.

New magazines Ranger Rick, Entertainment Weekly, Gray’s Sporting Journal, Food Network, Scrapbooks etc., plus many more.

Book club In Barbara Kingsolver’s “The Bean Trees,” spunky Marietta (Missy) Greer leaves her Kentucky home to start a new life in Tucson, Ariz. Along the way, she adopts a new name — Taylor Greer — and takes on the responsibilities of instant motherhood when a Cherokee child she calls Turtle is left in her care. Taylor’s travels introduce her to two Guatemalan refugees and a kindly woman from her home state, characters conceived by author Barbara Kingsolver to express the value of community. Book club meets Wednesday March 16, at 3 p.m., everyone welcome.

Hours Balsam Lake Library, (under the water tower) at 404 Main St., Balsam Lake.

Hours are Monday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. E-mail: balsamlakepl@ifls.lib.wi.us.

Web site www.balsamlake publiclibrary.org.

St. Croix Falls Public Library

February is Love Your Library Month Come in for books, movies, magazines – anything you love. We are celebrating with “Love and Zombies.” Check it out at the library.

Celebrate Love your Library Month Celebrate Love Your Library Month by becoming a member of the Friends of the Library. This is an invitation to join in the deeply needed ramping up of the Friends of the Library St. Croix Falls for 2011.

Relax; this is not one more request to attend regular, monthly meetings nor is it a request for money. Rather, it is an invitation to participate in one or two specific events during 2011 as well as to publicly stand up for the library. As you may be aware, the purpose of a Friends of the Library organization is to support the local library through volunteering, advocacy and fundraising. No matter the size, public libraries around the U.S. thrive in the nurturing support of an active Friends organization. So, please step up and step forward to become a Friend of the St. Croix Falls Public Library. You are definitely needed. Come to a meeting. One of very few. Promise. Learn what you can do in 2011 to assist the vital public resource of the library. The meetings will be held Thursday, March 3, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. or Saturday, March 5, 9 – 10 a.m., at the library.

Agenda: Second-annual April Spring Gala; 2) September 90th library birthday party; 3) October National Friends of the Library Week; and 4) budget review.

Family Movie Night Thursday, Feb. 24, at 6 p.m. Come and watch “Alice in Wonderland” on the big screen at the library. It’s fun and free.

Snacks are provided.

Basic Facebook classes Basic Facebook classes will be held at the library on Monday, Feb. 28, from 10 – 11:30 a.m. Register at the circulation desk, or by calling 715-483-1777.

Box Origami Four Mondays at 4 p.m., began Monday, Feb. 21, 28, March 7, 14.

Play PS2 this February at SCFPL

Play after AIM until 5:30 p.m. at our Wednesday after-school program for middle schoolers, school’s out! Play Wii at the library from Feb. 25 – March 7. For more info contact Cole at the library czrostlik@stcroixfallslibrary.org

School’s out at SCFPL Homework help and cool programs for youth. For kids in grades five through eight – Wednesdays 3:30-5 p.m. Homework help, quiet study, snacks, old-school games, eco arts, computer access and a chance to help build more and better youth programs at SCFPL. Students need a note from a parent to catch bus No. 9 down to the library. Students in grades two through four are welcome to attend with a parent or guardian present at all times. For more information or to volunteer to be a tutor, contact Cole, the youth services librarian, at czrostlik@stcroixfallslibrary.org or at 715-4831777.

Story hour with Cole Listen to stories, create art and have fun with other kids and parents every Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.

Check out our Web site It has up-to-date information on what’s happening at the library and other useful library tools you can use at home. www.stcroixfallslibrary.org. Look for us on Facebook.

Meeting room The community meeting room is available for your organization. Contact the library for details.

Technology Free wireless and eight public computers are available at the library.

Hours The library is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 715-483-1777. E-mail: scflibrary@ifls.lib.wi.us.

Online: www.stcroixfallslibrary.org.

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EVERY MON. Amery Senior Center

EVERY TUES.

• Wii golf, 9 a.m.

Frederic Senior Center • Spades, 1 p.m.

Luck Senior Center Siren Senior Center

• Pokeno, 1 p.m.

• 500, 6:30 p.m.

• Open 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

• Open 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

• Cribbage, a.m.

• 500 Cards, 1 p.m.,

• Dining at 5, Every 1st Thursday

• Spades, 1 p.m.,

• Exercise, 10-11 a.m.

• Skip-Bo, 11 a.m.-Noon • 500, 6:30-10 p.m.

• Bridge, 10 a.m.-Noon • Bingo, 1st & 3rd Friday, 1-3 p.m.

• AA Meeting, 7 p.m.

• Senior Monthly Meeting, 3rd Tues.

• Men’s Wii Bowling, 9:30 a.m.

• Dime Bingo, 12:30 p.m.

• Mixed Wii Bowling, 9:30 a.m.

• Dining at Five Every 2nd Thursday, 5 p.m.

• Cards & Pool, 7-9 p.m.

• Ruby’s, Siren, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

• SCF, 1-4 p.m., 715-483-2920

• Frederic, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 715-327-4425 • SCF, 9 a.m.-Noon

• SCF, Noon-6 p.m.

• Ruby’s, Siren, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

• Frederic, 2-6 p.m.

• SCF, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

• Siren VFW Aux., 2nd Wed., the hall, 7:30 p.m.

• Frederic Legion Aux. 249 Every 3rd Thurs., Golden Oaks, 7 p.m.

VFW Aux./Legion Aux.

EVERY MON. TOPS

• Good Sam, St. Croix Falls, 5:45 p.m., 715-483-3666

Meat Raffles

• Webster Lioness At Last Call, 6 p.m.

EVERY TUES. EVERY WED. • Webster Chamber At The Tap, 5:30 p.m.

EVERY SAT.

• Pokeno, 1 p.m.

• Dime Bingo, 1 p.m.

715-866-5300

Food Shelf

EVERY FRI.

• Open 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

• Exercise, 10-11 a.m.

• Skip-Bo, 11 a.m.-Noon • 500 Cards & Dominoes, 12:30-4 p.m.

St. Croix Falls Senior Center

EVERY THURS. Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., 715-268-6605

715-349-7810

Webster Senior Center

EVERY WED.

EVERY MON. • First Baptist Church, Webster, 9:30 a.m., 715-349-2332

EVERY THURS. • Cushing Legion At Suzy Q’s, 6:30 p.m.

• Siren Lions At Midtown Tavern, 5 p.m.

• Danbury Fire & Lions Club, Yellow River Saloon, 5:30 p.m.

EVERY TUES. • Luck Senior Center, 5:30 p.m., 715-472-2341 • Balsam Lake Municipal Building, 3:45 p.m., 715-485-3002

EVERY TUES. • Trinity Lutheran Church, Osceola, 8:30 a.m., 715-755-3123

• Ruby’s, Siren, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

EVERY WED. • Comforts of Home, Frederic, 5:30 p.m.

EVERY FRI.

EVERY FRI.

EVERY SAT.

• Fishbowl Sportsmen’s Club At Smitty’s Saloon, 5-7 p.m.

• Snowciables At Thirsty Otter, 6 p.m.

• Grantsburg Legion, 6:30 p.m.

• Sportsmen’s Club, Yellow River Saloon, 5 p.m.

• Hockey Assoc. At Dreamers, 6:30 p.m.

• Siren Lions At Jed’s Laker Lounge, 5 p.m.

• Lake Country Riders At The Pour House, 5:30 p.m.

• Webster Lions At Gandy Dancer Saloon, 4:30 p.m.

• S.N.O.W.S., West Sweden Skol Haus, 7 p.m.

• YLRA At Yellow Lake Lodge, Webster, 3-5 p.m.

• Siren Lions At Howl’n At The Moon Saloon, 4 p.m.

• Wild About Education At Wild Waters, Danbury, 3:30 p.m.

CLIP & SAVE

• Frederic, 9 a.m.-Noon

EVERY THURS. • Overeaters Anonymous, Amery Senior Center, 6:30 p.m., 715-268-6605

EVERY SUN. • Wonderland At Yellow Lake Golf Course, 4 p.m.

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En derouine – the fur trade “commute”

“Oh no! Not another of those French

terms,” you shout. Well, put it this way—Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park is primarily an educational facility.

Teaching about the fur trade and its people is paramount in that mission.

And, point of fact, the French language, which many of the voyageurs engaged in the fur trade grew up speaking (in Canada), was the primary “working” language of the time. Certain terms, especially words describing certain tasks, became dominant and were in common usage, even by English speakers and those whose native language was one of the Indian dialects, like Ojibwe. Many of the terms, for instance portage, remain in use today.

While the term “en derouine” is no longer in regular use, its original meaning (in older French) was “to go out,” and it was well known in fur trade times. Most trading parties, rather than hunker down all winter at their trading posts, made regular excursions to and with the Indian parties as they hunted and trapped throughout the area. These trips would be akin to a modern salesman making the rounds. In the fur trade, both traders and Indians were customers of the other. The Indians supplied the traders with food, skills (snowshoes, moccasins, etc.), and of course furs, readily given in exchange for the woolens, cloth, beads, iron wares, weaponry, and other items

Folle Avoine Chronicles Woodswhimsy the gnome

brought in the canoes of the traders.

While trade was the main motivation for the en derouine journeys, another had to do with the food supplies at the fur posts. By stationing his voyageurs out amongst the Indian camps, a trader could conserve the precious (and sometimes scanty) food stocks at his trading post. He could also have his men keep an eye on opposition traders, even intercept their rivals via bargaining directly with the Indians at their lodges and camps. In addition, some voyageurs preferred to be out with the hunting parties, especially if their wives were tribal members, as was often the case. It was in this way that cultural values and lifeways became quite integrated amongst traders, voyageurs and Indian tribal people.

In addition to the local area, some of these snowshoe and sled journeys went far afield. This was the case, for instance, when sending messages to distant trading posts. It was on Feb. 23, 1804, that Folle Avoine XY Company

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trader Michel Curot jotted this in his journal: “Yesterday the weather was very dark all day, and threatened snow.

I am very uneasy about Boisvert and Connor [two of his small voyageur crew]. It is now 19 days since they left for the Fond du Lac [present-day Superior, then often called Fort St. Louis], expecting that it would take 12 days to make the trip. They carried one fawnskin of wild rice almost full for provisions. I wish I could find some Indians to send with Smith [another voyageur].

I don’t know what to think, whether they are lost either going or returning.

The trail ought to be marked by the men who came last autumn to announce to Mr. Sayer [the North West Co. trader] the death of Mr. Laviolette [Fort St. Louis trader]. The former recommended them to make it before sending Mr. Lacroix [Sayer’s chief clerk-assistant], in the course of the winter to take the place of the deceased. He however could not go as I have already noted, because of having frozen one foot.”

Entries like this continue all winter long, parties continuing to roam hither and yon throughout the area. Another Folle Avoine reminiscence, from 1803-04 by young XY Co. clerk George Nelson, also referred to being lost, stranded, and/or just gone for days at a time.

Then again, there remained a fear of Sioux war parties rumored to be in the vicinity, adding to the tense situation. In late February, Curot reported hearing strange night noises and seeing strange snowshoe tracks. It’s easy to surmise, however, with over two centuries’ hindsight, that perhaps this was a case of the

Voyageurs often traveled to the Indian camps during the winter on snowshoes, calling these trips the “en derouine,” going out.

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North West crew attempting to pull a ruse on their inexperienced opponents, the XY Co. men, thereby scaring them into taking unnecessary precautions.

Then again, mushing about on snowshoes for one’s livelihood sure beats those modern commutes in the fourwheeled canoes one hears about. At least it seems so to this woods gnome.

Signed, Woodswhimsy

Frederic

The Frederic High School Winter Week royal court. Shown (L to R), sitting: Ben Kurkowski, freshman attendant; Matt Tietz, sophomore attendant; Tony Peterson, senior; Ben Ackerley, senior, Sarah Knauber, senior; Sara Underwood, junior attendant; Julia Owens, sophomore attendant; and Tylyn O’Brien, freshman attendant. Middle: Dan Halverson, senior; John Chelmo senior; Chase Dodds, senior; King Aane Nakashima, Queen Calla Karl, Ashley Bergeron, senior; Sandra Kasper, senior; and Tanesha Carlson, senior. Back: Zach Tietz, senior; Michael Tesch, junior attendant; Samantha Nelson, senior; and Isabel Lexen, senior.

LEFT: Bradley Knauber and Raif Poirier, known as Somethin’ Fierce, sang a couple of songs that they co-wrote during the Winter Week dance last Friday evening, Feb. 18, at Frederic High School. Knauber and Poirier have a couple of YouTube videos. - Photos by Becky Amundson

RIGHT: The coronation of Frederic Winter Week King Aane Nakashima and Queen Calla Karl (both seniors) took place Friday night, ending a week of fun winter events at the school.

"Heroes" starring Patrick O'Brien comes to Festival

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Patrick O’Brien returns to Festival Theatre with his production “Heroes,” March 12-20. The play is part of the 2011 Theatre Series, offering up a Festival favorite actor who is joined on stage by two venerable veterans of the stage, James Michael Detmar and Lawrence Ripp. The production will be performed in the street level Elbow Room, an intimate club environment which is perfect for this play and the comic genius of O’Brien. “Patrick is such an extraordinary talent,” said Danette Olsen, executive director at Festival Theatre. “Whether it’s a small character role in ‘The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,’ a well-meaning but racially insensitive neighbor in ‘Raisin in the Sun,’ or the frenetic Internet dating novice in ‘Dates with a Nut,’ Patrick is spot on with his portrayals.” There are five performance opportunities to see “Heroes,” which has a nontraditional schedule at Festival Theatre: three 7:30 p.m. shows, on March 12, 17 and 18, as well as two 2 p.m. matinees on March 13 and 20. Tickets for “Heroes” are $21 for adults and $13.50 for youth (appropriate for teens). For more information, to order tickets or join the Festival Theatre mailing list, call 715-483-3387 or 888-887-6002. Use the theater’s Web site www.festivaltheatre.org for tickets or additional information, including phone numbers for dining and lodging options. Shown at right: Lawrence Ripp, James Detmar and Patrick O’Brien. from Festival Theatre

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Gransburg’s Midwinter Sports Day

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“It’s too loud!” Two-year-old Nevaeh Schallenberger covered her ears to muffle the noise of buzzing chain saws during the logging competition at T-Dawgs Saturday afternoon as part of the annual Midwinter Sports Day at Grantsburg this past weekend, Feb. 18-20.

LEFT: Neil “Bean” Schaible of Grantsburg showed his skill with a chain saw during the Midwinter Sports Day logging exhibition and competition at T-Dawgs last Saturday.

Scott and Jonathan DeRocker were a great father-and-son team in the two-man saw competition Saturday. A large crowd came to watch the logging competition, held at T-Dawgs restaurant, one of the fun Midwinter Sports Day activities in Grantsburg last weekend.

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Mr. Midwinter Sports Day 2011, LeRoy Jones, got a big hug from fan Jessica Roehl as he greeted his subjects at Memory Lake Saturday afternoon.

Pine City Royalty, Miss Pine City, Steph Kozisek and Little Princesses Elivia Montbriand and Brynna Reiser visited Grantsburg Saturday night to ride in the first annual Midwinter Sports Day torchlight parade.

Miss Centuria Brittney Bublitz and Princess Autumn Peterson had warm smiles for the crowd as they rode in Saturday night’s chilly Midwinter Sports Day parade in Grantsburg.

- Photos by Priscilla Bauer LEFT: Racers of all ages competed in the Midwinter Sports Day lawn mower races on Memory Lake last Saturday, Feb. 20.

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Jeremy Wochnik of St. Cloud, Minn., dressed down for his dip into Memory Lake Saturday, Feb. 19, during the annual Frigid Dip event as part of Grantsburg’s Midwinter Sports Day celebration.

Frigid Dip

Tropical Splash Team supporters Amanda, Melissa and Tarin wore a mix of winter and tropical beach wear to cheer their friends on as they took a leap into Memory Lake.

Photos by Priscilla Bauer

Brandi Johnson’s flamingo feathers looked frozen after her frigid fun Saturday. Johnson was part of the Tropical Splash Team, shown in photo above, right.

Cool temperatures refroze the open water on Memory Lake, cut away earlier in the day for the Frigid Dip. Grantsburg volunteer firemen lent a hand in clearing the ice chunks away before anyone else could take a jump into the water.

RIGHT: While this young man from Florida found Wisconsin’s winter waters a bit cooler than those he left back home, he was still smiling as he emerged from his short swim in Memory Lake in Grantsburg Saturday.

Bill Kaecker and Cari Janke were “invited” by Cari’s brother, Frigid Dip announcer Hummer Janke (not pictured), to be the first to test the waters so to speak. After some encouragement from the crowd, the pair were good sports and stripped down to their long johns with Janke hitting the water first and finding it ooooh so cold!

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Mr. Midwinter Sports Day pageant

Pageant organizer Hummer Janke and contestants, Tom Hinrichs, Paul Moyer, Darryn Mott, LeRoy Jones and Bill Erickson, performed several entertaining songs for those attending the firstannual Mr. Midwinter Sports Day pageant held Friday evening, Feb. 18, at the Rendezvous event center in Grantsburg.

Photos by Priscilla Bauer

LeRoy Jones couldn’t contain his excitement at being crowned the first Mr. Midwinter Sports Day Friday evening.

Mr. Midwinter Sports Day contestant Darryn Mott proudly held the distinction of being the only man in the contest wearing suspenders in the swimwear competition.

Bill Erickson showed his Packer pride during the swimsuit competition portion of the Mr. Midwinter Sports Day pageant held at the Rendezvous event center in Grantsburg on Friday, Feb. 18.

Paul Moyer held up the squirrel he crafted to show his exceptional speed-carving skill in the talent competition of the Mr. Midwinter Sports Day pageant Friday evening.

LEFT: Tom Hinrichs drew laughs from the audience with his stand-up comedy routine during the talent competition of the Mr. Midwinter Sports Day pageant Friday evening.

Destination Marketing Organization holds anniversary and kickoff celebration

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Aimee Juan, chairperson of the Native American Tourism Of Wisconsin, addressed the group on area Native American cultural opportunities and NATOW’s focus which is to promote tourism featuring Native American heritage and culture.

DMO coordinator Nancy Herman held up a DMO brochure, which detailed the organization’s mission. Herman talked to the group as to how DMO provides valuable information on cooperative marketing opportunities to its members.

by Priscilla Bauer Leader staff reporter DANBURY – More than 40 members and guests of the Northwest Wisconsin Destination Marketing Organization kicked off the cooperative marketing group’s third anniversary with a celebration and informational meeting at the St. Croix Casino – Danbury on Wednesday, Feb. 16.

The NW WI DMO is the collaborative marketing effort of the hardworking people behind the scenes from local tourist attractions, chambers of commerce, tourism organizations, restaurants/taverns, lodging properties, outdoor recreation businesses and media publications throughout Northwest Wisconsin.

The group’s mission is to collectively promote Northwest Wisconsin as a year-round vacation destination.

Guests at the event were welcomed

by Mary Kay Merrill, marketing director for St. Croix Casino – Danbury, and DMO representatives Evy Nerbonne of the St. Paul Pioneer Press; Nancy Herman, owner of Yellow River Advertising; Greg Vreeland, owner of Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad and DMO Web site manager; and Priscilla Bauer, DMO advertorial writer and co-owner of NOW Publications.

Aimee Juan, chairperson of Native American Tourism Of Wisconsin, spoke to the group as to NATOW’s role in promoting member tribes, bringing events to Wisconsin on tribal lands, and keeping Native American heritage alive by sharing and connecting with others. She also shared that the 2011 NATOW Conference will be May 1-3 at LCO Casino, Lodge & Convention Center in Hayward.

Sarah Pischer, northwest representative of Wisconsin Department of Tourism, gave those attending an up-

RIGHT: Sarah Pischer, of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, gave an update on changes in the state tourism department, and then explained how a new study being conducted will measure how well marketing for Wisconsin is working to over 40 DMO members and guests at St. Croix Casino – Danbury on Wednesday, Feb. 16.

Photos by Priscilla Bauer

DMO members and guests took a closer look at the new pool and gift shop during a tour of the new casino and hotel after the organization’s kickoff celebration hosted by the St. Croix Casino – Danbury on Feb. 16.

An anniversary cake, decorated for the kickoff of DMO’s spring/summer Pioneer Press pages of advertising and stories highlighting northwestern Wisconsin events, was served at the DMO get-together at St. Croix Casino – Danbury on Feb. 16.

date on changes in the state tourism department and explained how a study being conducted will measure how well marketing for Wisconsin is working.

Guests enjoyed dinner, provided by the St. Croix Casino, followed by the presentations on cooperative marketing opportunities from Ann Bergmann, WJMC radio; Jerry Boucher, What’s Playing magazine; Bob Rombach, WCMP/WXCX radio, and Pat Sherman, The Woman Today magazine; Nerbonne and Greg Vreeland.

Anniversary cake decorated for the kickoff of DMO’s spring/summer Pioneer Press pages of advertising and stories highlighting northwestern Wisconsin events was served and door prize drawings held.

Guests finished the evening with a guided tour of the new Danbury, St. Croix Casino. For more information on the NW WI DMO go to www.wisconsinvisitor.com

Mary Kay Merrill, marketing director for St. Croix Casino – Danbury, welcomed DMO members and guests and invited them to take a tour of the new casino and hotel.

Pat Sherman, publisher of The Woman Today, talked to DMO members and guests about advertising and editorial opportunities in the Duluth-based magazine.

Battle of the Books

The Siren Elementary winners for the Battle of the Books will go on to participate in the state competition. Out of three teams, they answered the most questions correctly about 20 books and authors. Winners shown are (L to R) Patty Close, Bayzhia Taylor and Autumn Tinman. Photo submitted

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THANK YOU

The Burnett Medical Center Foundation second-annual Valentine’s banquet was a tremendous success with 240 people attending from Webster, Siren, Grantsburg and the entire service area of BMC. On behalf of the Foundation Members and Board we wish to provide special thanks to the following people and businesses without whose support this event would not have been possible. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ TABLE SPONSORS ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Benson Law Offices McNalley Industries Bremer Bank Northwestern Electric Co. Burnett Medical Center Parker Hannifin Farmers Independent Telephone St. Paul Eye Clinic Fiedler Ford U.S. Bank Grantsburg Rotary Yellow River Pharmacy Indianhead Credit Union

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DONORS AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Lodge at Crooked Lake and Brainerd Adventures Restaurant and Catering Marge Olson Bass Lake Lumber MarketPlace Foods Barb Swanson McNalley Industries Burnett Dairy Nexen Corp Crex Techs Siren National Golf Course Chris Erickson Stan and Betty Peer Edward Jones Investments Shady Knoll (Greg and Cindy Peer) Gordy Lewis Selander Architecture Green Bay Packers Timbers Theater H & R Block/Stotz Todd and Renee Anderson Ingalls Family Medicine Vicki Tollander Inter-County Leader Wild Bill’s Jack Swedberg Wood River Pharmacy Johnson Lumber Company Yellow River Pharmacy John Addison (Grantsburg Golf) Larsen Chevrolet

For our entertaining music we thank Bill Norine and the Bright Knights Barbershop Quartet and also thanks to the Siren High School National Honor Society for serving the coat check area.

To Joe and Joan Yourchuck for the excellent facility to host our event and to Julie Kannenberg and her staff at Adventures for catering a wonderful “heart healthy” menu.

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Frederic Scouts enjoy tubing during Scout Day Frederic Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts enjoyed tubing during Scout Day at Trollhaughen. Shown (L to R) back row are: Dan Kuesel (assistant Scoutmaster), Scouts Zach Peterson, Greg Peterson, Jack Neumann, Tony Swanson, Logan Burch, Mitchell Paquette and guest Tony Evans.

Front row: Sam Penberthy, Kendra Erickson and Katie Peterson. Photo submitted

Siren Lioness group growing in members

At their Valentine’s Day potluck and game night, two new members were installed. Fun was had by everyone, eating all those potluck dishes, playing candy heart Bingo and unscramble the words Valentines Day. If you didn’t eat your candy hearts, you could win at Bingo. There were many winners and prizes handed out. Pictured, standing are the new members and their sponsors: sponsor, Lioness Mary Jo Beirman and LaVonne Carlson; and sponsor, Lioness Evelyn Weber and Sandy Hoogenakker. They were welcomed to the club. If you are interested in joining, please call 715-6892878 for more information. – Photo submitted

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The tablet of our heart

If you’re like me, you have to write everything down or you’ll forget. I keep an updated grocery list, birthday list, and to-do list. It’s entirely different keeping track of things written on our heart—our emotional and spiritual list. We don’t have to be reminded to love our children and spouses, for instance. Our love and care cause us to keep our heart’s tablet filled with good things.

Unfortunately, sometimes we allow our heart to remember past offenses, too. In the process, we harbor anger and hatred and unforgiveness to such a degree that it hardens our heart. Eventually, such keeping track erases the good things we’ve written—joy and peace, feelings of contentment and accomplishment, kindnesses received.

God’s Word has much to say about the condition of our heart and keeping his law. When he wrote the Law, He meant it to be used in love, not in obedience for its own sake. Proverbs 3:1-8 offers us good guidance in this matter. It’s worthy of meditative thought.

“My son, do not forget my law, but let your heart keep my commands; for length of days and long life and peace they will add to you. Let not mercy and truth forsake you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart, and so find favor and high esteem in the sight of God and man.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and depart from evil. It will be health to your flesh, and strength to your bones.”

Writing God’s commands on the tablet of our heart brings incredible rewards, according to this proverb. Peace. Favor and high esteem with God and man. God’s direction. Good health. Strength. All these are the results that often follow a total commitment to God. It takes a lifetime to write such a book on our heart—a lifetime of trust and dependence on God that comes only from daily interaction with him.

Lord, we don’t want to remember past offenses, but your love and mercy. Just as we don’t have to make a list to remind us to love our family and friends, we don’t need reminders to love and honor you, either. Thank you for writing your love on our hearts. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Leonard was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Karl and Walter; and sister, Georgene.

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LUNCH Cheeseburger, baked fries, raw veggies, dip OR Oriental salad.

LUNCH Pizza dippers, marinara sauce, green beans OR ham salad.

BREAKFAST Oatmeal bar.

LUNCH 7-12: Baked potato, asst. toppings, broccoli & cheese OR beef taco salad.

K-6: Chicken nuggets, tritaters.

LUNCH Pizza dippers, marinara sauce, baked rice, baked beans, sliced peaches, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Mini corn dogs, scalloped potatoes, corn, applesauce, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Lasagna, bread stick, lettuce salad, green beans, pineapple tidbits, apples, oranges, bread basket.

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LUNCH Hamburger with fixings, potato wedges, sliced carrots, pudding, apples, oranges, bread basket.

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LUNCH Cardinal burger, french fries, winter mix, fruit sauce. Alt.: Chicken patty, 7-12.

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LUNCH Hamburger, tater tots, lettuce salad, peas, banana. Alt.: Soup and sandwich.

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BREAKFAST Scrambled eggs, sausage & toast.

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BREAKFAST French toast sticks.

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LUNCH Chicken patty and broccoli/cauliflower/cheese.

LUNCH Beef stew, bread stick, salad, pears.

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Lavone Marie Nielson, 82, Amery, died Monday, Feb. 14, 2011, at United Hospital in St. Paul, Minn. She had traveled with her daughter, Renae, to see her grandson graduate from basic training. They were on their way home and while stopping for lunch in Stillwater she suffered a stroke.

Lavone Marie Nielsen was born Oct. 3, 1928, in Berlin. She was the only child of Frank and Anna Marie (Anderson) Omacht. On June 2, 1929, she was baptized at her family’s home in Siren. She was confirmed in the Lutheran faith in River Falls, on May 23, 1945. Her family lived in several places in Wisconsin as she grew up, but ended up in Polk County. She graduated from Milltown High School. It was while living in Milltown that she met Elmer Nielsen. They were married at the Milltown Lutheran Church Aug. 7, 1948, and together they had three children. They lived in St. Paul, Minn., for a number of years before moving to Amery, in 1958. Elmer operated his own business in Amery and Lavone was the bookkeeper. She also operated Circle N Saddlery from their home where they sold horse supplies. She has been a member of First Lutheran Church since moving to Amery. She was active in the Dallas Saddle Club, Apple River RV Club, 500 Card Club, Red Hat Society and the Volga Homemakers. She was a charter member of the Amery Snowmobile Club, at the time known as Snow A Go Go. She is survived by her three children, Barry Nielsen of Webb Lake, Marcia (Mark) Johnson of Amery and Renae Bethell of Amery; nine grandchildren, Jeff Nielsen of Amery, Katie (James) McAlpine of Rogers, Minn., Michelle Johnson of Minneapolis, Minn., Melinda Johnson of Wyoming, Minn., Mitchell Johnson of Granger, Iowa, Maxwell Johnson of Duluth, Minn., Cassandra Bethell of Wyoming, Minn., Erik Bethell of Fort Sill, Okla. and Alexander Bethell of Rice Lake; two great-grandchildren, Carter Nielsen and Samuel McAlpine.

Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 18, at First Lutheran Church in Amery, with Pastor Tim Bjorge officiating. Vocalists were Joel and Becky Sunde. Organist was Julie Selle. Lavone’s grandchildren served as casket bearers. Private interment will be at a later date in the Milltown Cemetery.

The Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services were entrusted with arrangements.

Iris E. Gilbertson

Iris E. Gilbertson, 96, Amery, formerly of Clayton, died early on Saturday morning, Feb. 19, 2011, at the Willow Ridge Care Center of Amery.

Iris Elaine Gilbertson was born on Nov. 8, 1914, in Clear Lake, the daughter of Cyrus and Anna (Olson) Hayes. She grew up in the Clear Lake area and was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Clear Lake. Iris attended Black Brook School and graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1930. She was married to Abner W. Gilbertson on Oct. 8, 1933, in Stillwater, Minn., and they made their home in Joel. Together they raised six children, Doug, Shirley, Kathie, Bruce, Joyce and Duane. In 1939, Iris moved to Clayton and remained there until 2009 when she moved to River Bend Assisted Living in Amery. Iris enjoyed cooking and baking and always had cookies ready for her grandchildren.

She also enjoyed sewing, gardening and canning. She especially loved spending time with her family and was always eager to learn about current activities and events regarding them. Iris was also an active member of Moe Lutheran Church in Clear Lake.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Abner Gilbertson; her son, Duane Gilbertson, grandson, Brian Jerrick; parents, Cyrus and Anna Hayes; son-inlaw, Don Jerrick; brothers, Melvin “Pete” and Elmer Hayes; and sister, Lucille Shepard.

She is survived by children, Doug (Gerry) Gilbertson of Clayton, Shirley (Bruce) Plomski of Luck, Katie (Ron) Lien of Clear Lake, Bruce (Linda) Gilbertson of Clayton and Joyce (Dan) Helmueller of Roberts; 22 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; sister, Nettie Mooney of La Crosse; special friends, Bob and Joyce Carlson.

Funeral services were at Moe Lutheran Church in Clear Lake on Tuesday, Feb. 22, with Pastor Margaret Grant officiating. Music was provided by Laura Mara and Annette Rud. Casket bearers were Darin Gilbertson, Scott Gilbertson, Steve Jerrick, Jeff Lien, Craig Lien, Jamie Lien, Brad Jerrick, Dan Gilbertson and Jim Gilbertson. Honorary casket bearers were Jodie Williamson, Linda Satterlund, Stacy Bassett, Lori Vilstrup, Cherie Tyers, Cherie Norberg, Shelley Winegar, Jennifer Brathol, Tracey Weaver and Chris Morgen.

Interment was at Moe Lutheran Cemetery in Clear Lake.

Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Clear Lake was entrusted with arrangements.

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Hazel I. Johnson, 74, North Branch, Minn., formerly of Dairyland, died Feb. 13, 2011, at her son’s home.

Hazel was born on Feb. 23, 1936, in Dairyland to Vernon and Julia Hughes. She married Marvin on July 21, 1956, at the Trinity Methodist Church in Superior. They moved around a number of times, primarily in Minnesota before settling in North Branch, where they built their new home in 1995. Hazel worked at Rise Inc. as a production supervisor in Spring Lake Park, Minn., for over 21 years.

Hazel enjoyed doing puzzles, playing cards, solving crosswords, knitting, traveling and spending time with her family.

Hazel was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin in 2000; her parents; and brother, John.

She is survived by her children, Dennis (Brenda) Johnson and Brad (Lisa) Johnson; grandchildren, Rachel, Jessica, Katlin, Randy and Ryan; great-grandson, Charleston; her sisters, Dorothy Visger and Verna (Herb) Magnuson; her brothers, Glen (Janice) Hughes, Bob (Rita) Hughes and Ed (Barb) Hughes; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were Thursday, Feb. 17, at SwedbergTaylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, with Pastor Steve Ward officiating. Interment followed at the River Hill Cemetery in Dairyland. Casket bearers were Gene Visger, Mark Hughes, John Hughes, Brent Hughes, Matt Hull and Ryan Nieman. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, Alfred Vernon Rogers, of Sand Lake, rural St. Croix was entrusted with arrangements.

Falls, 86, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minn.

Alfred was born Jan. 15, 1925, to Judith A. Schauls, 71, Frederic, died peacefully in her Charles and Louise (Wulf) Rogers. home on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011.

He had farmed with his father, Judith was born Sept. 21, 1939, in St. Croix Falls, to drove grader for the St. Croix Falls Donald B. and E. Romell (Wallin) Tomlinson Sr. Judith Township and owned and opertoured the United States and South America with her ated his own trucking business, husband when he was in the Air Force from 1956 which he sold when he retired. through 1976. They returned to Atlas to run the family Alfred leaves to celebrate his dairy farm for the next 20 years. memory his sister-in-law, Delanore Rogers; sister-in-law, Judith was active in her church; she always rememLu Rogers; his nieces, nephews, cousins and other fam- bered everyone’s birthday and anniversary. Her calenily and friends. dar reads like a family history book. She enjoyed reading He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and and writing letters to friends and family.

Louise (Wulf) Rogers; sister, Viola Johnson; brothers, Judith was preceded in death by her parents; her Robert Rogers and Charles Rogers Jr. spouse, Donald Schauls; her sister, Susan Lussenden Memorial service will be held at St. John’s Lutheran (Tomlinson); her nephew, David Tomlinson; her niece, Church in Centuria on Saturday, Feb. 26, at 11 a.m. The Debra Tomlinson; her niece, Kelly Fleischhacker (Tomfamily will greet visitors from 10:30 a.m. until the time linson). of service. Honorary pallbearers will be Allen Johnson, She is survived by her daughter, Julie (Zen) Baryluk; Jim Rogers, Rebecca Tangen, Creig Rogers, Mary Giller son, Dallas Schauls; brother, Donald (Marianne) Tomlinand Rodney Rogers. son; brother, Jon (Stephanie) Tomlinson; sister, Georgia The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has (Gene) Nelson; brother, Wally Tomlinson; brother, been entrusted with arrangements.

William (Lynne) Tomlinson; brother, Ricky Tomlinson; grandchildren, Anjuli (Orlan) Simon, Carrin Ohlsen, Olivia Schauls, Carol Baryluk, Amy Baryluk; four greatgrandchildren; her many beloved nieces, nephews, great“Max” Helga M. Mitchell, 71, resident of Milltown, nieces and great-nephews.

A gathering and memorial service will be held at the died peacefully Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011, with family by Rowe Funeral Home in Luck on Saturday, Feb. 26, from her side.

4-6 p.m. for the gathering and 6 p.m. for the memorial She was preceded in death by her husband, James.

She is survived by her son, Greg (Julia Cooper) service officiated by Pastor William (Bill) Tomlinson.

As information is updated it can be found on the folMitchell; daughter, Kelley (Matt Hanson) Mitchell; lowing Web sites: www.rowefh.com and grandchildren, Jennifer, Jayme, Abigail, Maci and Benwww.wicremationcenter.com or call Bruce Rowe at 715nett Mitchell, Carter and Camryn Hanson, Tyler, Emma 472-2444. and Kelsey Cooper.

Rowe Funeral Home of Luck and the Northwest WisMemorial services will be held at the Rowe Funeral Home in Luck on Wednesday, Feb. 23, with visitation be- consin Cremation Center in Milltown have been entrusted with funeral arrangements. ginning at 10 a.m. and a service at 11 a.m.

Jason W. Margl, 31, Frederic, died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011, peacefully in his sleep at home.

Jason was born on April 17, 1979, in St. Paul, Minn. He was a graduate of Bemidji High School and Northwest Technical College. Electronics were his passion. He loved spending time with his nieces and nephews. He also loved writing poetry and listening to music.

Jason was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy Fay; and stepfather, David Fay. He is survived by longtime friend, Alan Arthur; sister, Tanya (Dave) Nelson; brother, Mike Margl; father, Ken (Marie) Margl; nieces and nephews; and many other friends and family.

A gathering was held at the Rowe Funeral Home in Frederic on Friday, Feb. 18.

Online condolences may be left at www.rowefh.com or www.wicremationcenter.com . Please continue to check the Web sites for updated information or call Bruce Rowe at 715-327-4475.

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Mariam E. Lang

Mariam E. Lang, 89, died Feb. 17, 2011, at Burnett Medical Center CCC in Grantsburg.

Mariam was born in Little Falls, Minn., to August and Vivian Lebeck. In 1944, Mariam married Floyd W. Lang in Grantsburg where they operated a dairy farm.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd; infant son, James; her parents, August and Vivan Lebeck; brother, Alvin Lebeck; and sister, Beulah Melquist.

She is survived by son, Julian (Terresa) Lang; three grandsons, August, Jergen (Jody) and Allen Lang; five great-grandsons; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services were held at Bethany Lutheran Church in Grantsburg on Monday, Feb. 21, with Pastor Jay Ticknor officiating. Burial was in St. Olaf Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to Bethany Lutheran Church, Grantsburg.

The Edling Funeral Home of Grantsburg was entrusted with arrangements.

Beverly A. Twingstrom

Beverly Ann Twingstrom, 80, Grantsburg, died Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, at the Burnett Medical Center CCC in Grantsburg, after an extended illness.

Beverly was born Feb. 14, 1931. She grew up in Falun, and after graduating from Grantsburg High School in 1949, she moved to Minneapolis. She married Royce (Bud) Determann and then moved to New Brighton and worked at Unisys until her retirement. Bud passed away in 1976, and Bev later married Curt Twingstrom. The couple started Wood River Construction after building their own log home on Indian Lake outside of Falun. Curt passed away in 2002.

Bev enjoyed volunteering her time and cooking skills to the American Legion Auxiliary, the area senior centers and numerous other activities. She always planted a large garden and loved spending time with her dogs and cat.

Bev was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Alice (Lundblad) Lahners; her first husband, Royce (Bud) Determann; and second husband, Curt Twingstrom; brother, Kenneth Lahners; sister, Adeline Johnson; and one niece.

She is survived by a brother, Tom Lahners; four stepchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; five nephews; four nieces; and numerous other relatives and friends. A memorial service was held Feb. 19 at Edling Funeral Home in Grantsburg with interment at the Anscarius Cemetery near Alpha.

The Edling Funeral Home, Grantsburg, was entrusted with arrangements.

Dougal “Duke” Blaisdell

Dougal “Duke” D. Blaisdell, 75, a resident of Milltown, died in his home Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, with his family at his side.

Duke was born on April 2, 1935, in Centuria.

Duke is survived by his mother, Winnie Johnson of Eureka; wife, Mary Blaisdell of Milltown; children, Daniel Blaisdell of Draper, Utah, David Blaisdell of Frederic, Denise Parkhurst of Frederic; stepchildren, Laurie (Steve) Douse of Braham, Minn., Mark (Angela) Darwin of Hastings, Minn., Dennis (Sandy) Darwin of White Bear Lake, Minn. and Derek (Amanda) Darwin of Stacey, Minn.; grandchildren, Christy McAllister and Brian Majorowicz; 13 step-grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; two brothers and three sisters; nieces, nephews, cousins and other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Donald; brother, Duane; and sister, Sharon.

Funeral service was held at the First Baptist Church in Milltown on Friday, Feb. 18. Pastor Marlon Mielke officiated the service and music was provided by Pastor Dan Mielke, Krista Mielke, The Young Man’s Quartet and Joy Mielke.

Duke was laid to rest at the Balsam Lake Cemetery following the funeral service with full military honors. Pallbearers were Steve Douse, Brandon Douse, Bruce Bennett, Chad Anderson, Xavier Bennett and Aaron Olheiser. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the ALS Foundation of Wisconsin and Adoray Hospice.

For more information or to sign the online guest book, please visit www.kolstadfamilyfuneralhome.com.

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

Esther Pearl Anderson

Esther Pearl Anderson, 98, resident of Milltown, died Monday, Feb. 14, 2011.

Esther was born Feb. 2, 1913, the daughter of Frank and Lula McCurdy in Christian County, Ill. She was married to Alvin W. Anderson on Jan. 4, 1932, in Milltown.

She was a homemaker and worked at various seasonal jobs – mainly Stokely Foods. She loved to feed everyone, baking, cooking, canning, quilting and gardening her entire life. She lived in the same house in the village of Milltown for 67 years.

Esther was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin; her son, William; daughter, Marilyn Knuf; sons-in-law, Donald Bjorkman Sr. and Vernon Daniels; daughter-inlaw, Jeanette Anderson; grandsons, Larel Daniels and Donald Bjorkman Jr.; 10 siblings.

Esther is survived by her children, JoAnne Daniels, Gloria Bjorkman (fiance’ Bob Wrobel), Earl (Mary) Anderson, Edward (Sharon) Anderson, Carol Johnson; daughter-in-law, Charlotte Anderson; son-in-law, Phil Knuf; sister-in-law, Mary Anderson; 29 grandchildren; 53 greatgrandchildren and 19 great-great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at Milltown Lutheran Church on Thursday, Feb. 17, with Pastor Danny Wheeler officiating. Music was provided by soloist Steve Weber and organist Cheryl Peper. Interment followed the service at Milltown Cemetery and pallbearers assisting were Tom Bjorkman, Bryce Anderson, David Anderson, Lee Daniels, Jeff Knuf, Michael Anderson and Mark Johnson.

Refer to the Web site at www.rowefh.com to leave online condolences. For additional information call Bruce Rowe at 715-472-2444.

Rowe Funeral Home of Luck was entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Morris Lindgren

Morris Lindgren, 94, Minneapolis, Minn., formerly of Trade River, died Feb. 11, 2011, after a brief stay at the Mt. Olivet Nursing Home in Minneapolis, Minn.

Morris spent his entire life interested in automobiles and driving fuel transports. He owned and operated a gas station in Trade River when he also drove a school bus for the Grantsburg schools. Morris and Millie were married at the Bethany Lutheran Church at Grantsburg on June 8, 1946. He was employed thereafter by Schirmer Transport and then Ruan Transport of Minneapolis, Minn., delivering fuel for 37 accident-free years. He retired in 1973 and enjoyed fixing and repairing automobiles at his home garage in south Minneapolis where he loved to spend his time.

He was preceded in death by son, William; parents, William and Esther; sisters, Judith and Mildred; brothers, Clifford, Floyd and Gordon.

Morris is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mildred (nee Thor); granddaughter, RaeAnn (Carl Hancock); daughter-in-law, Karen; and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at the Bethany Lutheran Church Grantsburg on Saturday, Feb. 26, at 2 p.m. Morris will be interred at the Riverside Cemetery at Grantsburg.

The Cremation Society of Minnesota was entrusted with arrangements.

Arthur L. Strenke

Arthur L. Strenke, 72, Turtle Lake, died Feb. 19, 2011, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.

He was born Oct. 15, 1938, in Turtle Lake, to Ernest and Pauline (Gies) Strenke.

He was married in Turtle Lake, on Feb. 24, 1961, to Darlene Osterman. Arthur was a dairy farmer all of his life and enjoy hunting and fishing.

Arthur was preceded in death by brother Arnold; sister Carol Elfers; and half sisters Della Green and Laura Soltau.

He is survived by his wife, Darlene Strenke, Turtle Lake; sons, Arthur Jr., Turtle Lake, Daryl Strenke, Portage, and Allen Strenke, Allendale, Mo.; daughters Charlene Wright, Almena, and Lori (Gerald) Lillie, Almena; grandchildren Anthony, Tyler, Cody, Chasity and Tori; great-grandchild Breckin; sisters Esther Gehrman, New Richmond, and Grace Odberg, Cushing; brother Erwin “Butch” Strenke, Turtle Lake; and many nieces and nephews.

A private family service will be held in the summer.

The Skinner Funeral Home, Turtle Lake, was entrusted with arrangements.

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Patricia Streck

Patricia Streck, 80, Osceola, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, at her daughter’s home in Grant, Minn., after a very short illness.

Pat was born April 20, 1930, in St. Paul, Minn., to Charles and Vera McCarty. She worked for Unisys for many years. She retired to Green Valley, Ariz., and had a career in real estate.

Pat was preceded in death by husbands, Will Hammon and James Streck; beloved grandson, Dan Gillen.

She is survived by her children, Jim (Julie) Hammon of Somerset, Diane (Dennis) Gillen of Grant, Terri (Ron) Voight of Grant and John (Debbie) Hammon of Blaine, Minn.; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and special friend, Skip Redding of Amery.

Memorial Mass will be held Friday, Feb. 25, 11 a.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Osceola. Family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Memorials suggested to the humane society. Condolences may be left at www.grandstrandfh.com.

The Grandstrand Funeral Home, Osceola, was entrusted with arrangements.

Herbert M. Byl

Herbert M. Byl, 84, Luck, died Feb. 17, 2011, at United Pioneer Home in Luck.

Herbert was born Nov. 21, 1926, in Amery to Neal and Lucille Byl. He was a WWII veteran serving on a minesweeper in Japanese waters.

In 1953, he married Vivian Johnson of Forest Lake, Minn. They raised four sons on a dairy farm in Atlas.

He served on Luck School Board, Luck Mutual Insurance, Zion Lutheran Church Board of Trade Lake and numerous other boards.

He was a member of Grantsburg American Legion and Luck Lions. In 2001, he was grand marshal of the Luck Winter Carnival.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; three sisters; and son Greg.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Vivian; sons, Gary (Jean), Mick (Sheila), Jim (Kara); and daughter inlaw, Kris (Lon Chivers); eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; sisters, Geri Swenson and Bettie Struzina.

Funeral services were held at Luck Lutheran Church on Tuesday, Feb. 22, with the Rev. Paul Bardseth officiating. Music was provided by organist Margie Nelson and vocalist Sheila Brom.

Rowe Funeral Home of Luck, www.rowefh.com and the Northwest Wisconsin Cremation Center in Milltown, www.wicremationcenter.com have been entrusted with funeral arrangements, 715-472-2444

Johanna (Eidenberger) Peterson

Johanna (Eidenberger) Peterson, 81, Frederic, died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011, at Frederic Nursing and Rehabilitation Community. She had been a resident for the past nine months.

Johanna was born Nov. 18, 1929, in Post-Ansfelden, Austria. She was the daughter of Rudolf and Zazilia (Hammerscmid) Eidenberger. Johanna spent her childhood and young adulthood in Austria. She met a young Air Force man, Donald Peterson. They were married Dec. 22, 1952, in Switzerland. Donald and Johanna resided in the Twin Cities area for a number of years.

They moved to the Frederic area in 2005.

Johanna was employed at Savage Arms in Springfield, Mass., for a few months after arriving in the United States. Later she was employed in the Twin Cities at First National Bank. Johanna enjoyed her flower gardens. She also enjoyed crocheting, knitting and collecting crystal.

Johanna was preceded in death by her daughter, Susan; her parents; and sister, Theresia.

She is survived by her husband, Donald; her son, Scott (Lori); two grandsons, Travis (Alissa) and Kyle; sister, Martha; brother, Franz; other relatives and friends.

Memorial services were held at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Frederic on Wednesday, Feb. 23.

Pastor Freddie Kirk officiated. Music was provided by organist Betty Amundson and vocalist John Glockzin.

Interment will take place at the West Sweden Cemetery at a later date.

Online condolences may be left on the following Web sites, or for additional information, call Bruce Rowe at 715-327-4475.

Rowe Funeral Home of Frederic, www.rowefh.com, and the Northwest Wisconsin Cremation Center in Milltown, www.wicremationcenter.com, have been entrusted with arrangements.

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Dad’s lack of engagement with son has mom worried

Q: My husband seems to be more interested in fixing the house and sitting down with a glass of wine each evening than interacting with our 8-year-old son.

He’s a good provider and a spiritual leader, but he doesn’t initiate playing catch or family activities of any kind.

I’m feeling resentful about this, because I grew up in a family that did all kinds of fun things together on the weekends.

So what should we do?

Jim: Fatherhood is a very personal issue for me. My parents divorced when I was young, so I had very little contact with my biological dad. And my stepfather left when I was in fourth grade. The absence of a consistent father figure was devastating to me, as it is for so many kids.

I realize your own situation is different.

It’s encouraging that your husband is a good provider and spiritual leader. Perhaps he just needs some motivation to help him engage with your son. I’d recommend two books that might be helpful. The first is “The Seven Secrets of Effective Fathers,” by my friend, Dr. Kenneth Canfield. It addresses practical mat-

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ters such as protecting and providing for children (your husband seems to have a good handle on this), and also spending time with kids and getting to know them emotionally (an area that may be lacking in your household).

The second book is Tim Sanford’s “Losing Control and Liking It.” Sanford suggests that a father’s most important role is not to control his children, but to validate them by spending time with them and affirming them.

If your husband wants more insights after reading these books, have him contact Focus on the Family for a wide range of great resources for dads.

••• Q: When my boys, ages 5 and 7 say, “That’s not fair,” I respond with, “It may not be equal, but it’s fair.” We’ve talked before about how they won’t always get the same thing at the same time, but they will be treated fairly. I have no idea why it’s worked, but the approach has

been very successful for our family, in fact, they now say it to each other. What do you think?

Juli: As one of six kids, you can imagine how many times I said or heard those words, “It’s not fair!” Whether it’s a larger slice of pizza, more presents under the tree or a later bedtime, kids will sniff out any sign of inequity. My parents usually responded with a similar line, “We won’t always treat you exactly the same, but we love each of you equally.”

Although a key element of effective child rearing is consistency, parents must be flexible in applying the same principles to different kids at different times and in different situations. For example, while dishonesty should always be addressed as a serious offense, good parents must be sensitive to personality, motivation and age when deciding how to correct it.

Punishing two children exactly the same for a similar offense would be equal, but not fair. One child may be much more sensitive to parental disapproval and be devastated by a mild scolding while her strong-willed sibling needs a dramatic consequence to get the point across. Similarly, the exact same curfew for all teenagers would not be fair because some are capable of handling

more freedom than others.

It takes a confident parent to stand up against the “It’s not fair!” defense. Good for you for not only holding the line, but teaching your kids that your love for them can trump even their perception of not being treated fairly.

••• Jim Daly is president of Focus on the Family, host of the Focus on the Family radio program, and a husband and father of two. Dr. Juli Slattery is a licensed psychologist, co-host of Focus on the Family, author of several books, and a wife and mother of three. Submit your questions to: FocusOnTheFamily.com. Copyright 2010 Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, CO 80995. International copyright secured. All rights reserved. Distributed by Universal Uclick, 1130 Walnut St. Kansas City, MO 64106; 816-581-7500.

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D & L FINANCIAL SERVICES 10022 Elbow Lake Road Siren, Wis. 54872 715-689-2539

BRUCE’S AUTO REPAIR & TOWING Wrecker - Flatbed Air Conditioning & Computerized Car Service - Cold Weather Starts Webster, Wis. 715-866-4100 Days 715-866-8364 Eves.

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BREMER BANK, N.A.

NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN ELECTRIC CO.

Any area business wishing to help sponsor the church listings should contact the Leader at 715-327-4236.

THANK YOU

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FREDERIC

A big thank-you to the following people who took part in the First-Annual Midwinter Sports Day Torchlight Parade: Grantsburg Police Department • American Legion Auxiliary and Poppy Princess • Mr. Midwinter Sports Day, Hummer and Hummer’s Rendezvous • Ambulance Crew • Fire Department • Grantsburg Fair Board • Pine City Royalty • Centuria Royalty • Denny’s Downtown Lanes We would also like to give a special thank-you to Steve Wenthe and the American Legion Auxiliary for providing the Honor Guard.

This was a fun event and we hope to see you next year.

P.S. We will have torches next year.

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So Old The Fish Felt Sorry For You!

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ADVENTIST

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST - FREDERIC 609 Benson Road; Pastor Curtis Denney Sat. Worship 11 a.m.; Sabbath Schl. 9:30 a.m.

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE VALLEY Senior Pastor Bob Morton 1259 Hwy. 35 S., St. Croix Falls Sunday Worship: 9 & 11 a.m.

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

WORD OF LIFE CHURCH

Meeting in homes. Elders: Cliff Bjork, Jon Zens, 715-483-1357 and 715-755-3048 Sun. Fellowship - 10 a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

LUTHERAN

LUTHERAN

BALSAM LUTHERAN CHURCH 1115 Mains Crossing, 1/2 Mile South Hwy. 8 On 110th St.; Sun. Worship 9 a.m.; Sun. School 10:15 a.m.

Wed. Bible Study 8:30 a.m.; Wed. LOGOS 3:20 p.m.

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN (WELS) Gene E. Jahnke, Pastor, 715-635-7672, Hm. 715-354-7787, Hwy. 70 at 53, Spooner Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School & Bible Classes For All - 10:45 a.m.

BETHANY LUTHERAN - BRANSTAD Pastor Jay Ticknor, 715-463-5746 3 miles So. of Grantsburg on Hwy. 87 Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

BETHANY LUTHERAN - SIREN Hwy. 35, 1/2 blk. N. Main St. Interim Pastor Keith Radiske Pastoral Serv. 715-349-5280 Sun. School 8:15 a.m.; Sun. Worship - 9:30 a.m.

BETHESDA LUTHERAN - DRESSER (LCMC) www.bethesdalutheran.ws Pastor Roger Kastelle 715-755-2562 1947 110th Ave., Dresser Contemporary Serv. 8:30 a.m.; Adult Ed & Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Traditional Service 10:45 a.m.;

BONE LAKE LUTHERAN bllc@lakeland.ws Pastor Mary Ann Bowman, 5 mi. E. of Luck on Hwy. 48, 1/2 mi. S. on I; Office - 715-472-2535 Pastor - 715-472-8153, Exploring Prayer 8:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 3 - adult 9 a.m.; Wor. 10:30 a.m.; Fellowship 11:30 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

CHRIST LUTHERAN (LCMS) Pipe Lake CTH G & T, 715-822-3096 Pastor Steve Miller Sun. Serv. 10:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m. during schl. yr.; Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sun. www.christlutheranpipelake.com

CLAM FALLS LUTHERAN (AALC) Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt - 715-653-2630 Communion 1st Sun.; Wor. 9 a.m.; Sun. School 9 a.m.

FAITH LUTHERAN - BALSAM LAKE faithlutheran@lakeland.ws Pastor Diane Norstad 715-485-3800; CTH I & Mill Street Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:40 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st & last Sundays

MILLTOWN LUTHERAN

113 W. Main St.. W., Phone 715-825-2453 Pastor Danny G. Wheeler 9:15 a.m. Worship ; 10 a.m. Sunday School

NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Emory Johnson, 715-463-5700 685 W. State Road 70, Grantsburg Sun. Wor. Serv. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

NORTH VALLEY LUTHERAN

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (Missouri Synod) Pastor Jody R. Walter, 715-327-8608 Sun. Schl. - 8:45 a.m.; Service - 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st, 3rd & 5th Sun.

LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTH. - ELCA CTH H, 1/2 mi. N. of CTH A & H on H Church Off. 715-635-7791 Roger Pittman, Pastor Worship Serv. 10 a.m.; Sun. School. 9 a.m.

LAKETOWN LUTHERAN - CUSHING Pastor Dorothy Sandahl Sun. Wor. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:30 a.m.

LUCK LUTHERAN 510 Foster Ave. E. Office 715-472-2605; Home 715-472-8424 Sun. Wor. Serv. 10:30 a.m.; Mon. Wor. Serv. 6:30 p.m.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

Holytrinity@wisconsinumc.org 1606 165th Ave., CTH I, Centuria Pastor Freddie Kirk, 715-485-3363 Sunday Worship - 8:30 a.m.

Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-294-2243 255 E. 10th Ave., Osceola Masses: Sun. 10:30 a.m., Tues. 5 p.m.

Thurs. at 10 a.m. at Osc. Nursing Home

PEACE LUTHERAN - DRESSER (ELCA)

GRACE UNITED - WEBSTER

2355 Clark Road, Dresser, WI, 715-755-2515 Web site: plcdresser.org Pastor Wayne Deloach, Intern Courtney Young Sun. Wor. 8:30 & 11 a.m., Sun. Schl. 9:35 a.m.

LAKEVIEW UNITED - HERTEL

PILGRIM LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (ELCA)

Tom Cook, Pastor Worship 8:45 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

Interim Pastor Andrew Hinwood 507 Wisconsin Ave. N., 715-327-8012 Sun. Parents & Toddlers 9:15 a.m.; Sun. Worship - 10 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org

REDEEMER EV. LUTHERAN (Wisconsin Synod) Pastor Gene DeVries 200 N. Adams St., St. Croix Falls Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 8:30 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN (Wis. Synod) 350 Michigan Ave., Centuria Sun. Worship - 10:45 a.m.; Sun. School - 10 a.m.

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN - LCMC 1614 CTH B, North Luck, Pastor Rob Lubben Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.

Contact Leslie Valentine, 715-646-2390; E-mail: leslie56@centurytel.net

SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN (Missouri Synod) 140 Madison St. South, St. Croix Falls Pastor Mark K. Schoen Sun. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun.School - 10:30 a.m.

TRINITY LUTHERAN - ELCA 10 mi. W. of Cumberland on Hwy. 48 (McKinley) - Pastor Neal Weltzin GT Office 715-857-5580, Parsonage 715-822-3001, TR Office - 715-822-3001 Wor. Serv. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:15 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st Sunday

TRINITY LUTHERAN LCMS, DANBURY Pastor Gerald Heinecke Home 715-327-8608; Church 715-866-7191 Sunday Worship Service - 8 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

TRINITY LUTHERAN - FALUN Hwy. 70 East, 715-689-2271, Pastor: Carl Heidel Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Communion -Every Sunday

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN OSCEOLA

Rev. Rexford D. Brandt 447 180th St., Osceola, 715-294-2936 Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month

Phone 715-327-4340, 715-327-8384, 715-327-8090 Interim Pastor Julie Brenden Worship 9:15 a.m.; Sun. School 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays

DANBURY UNITED METHODIST

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST

FIRST LUTHERAN - CUSHING

GRACE LUTHERAN - WEST SWEDEN

Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Worship - 9 a.m.; Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Gerald Heinecke Church Phone 715-866-7191 Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Wor. - 10:30 a.m.

Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

Pastors Mike & Linda Rozumalski 1 mi. west of Luck on N, 2478 170th St., Luck Sunday Wor. 10 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 9 a.m.

Fellowship 11 a.m.

Rt. 1, Balsam Lake, WI (Fox Creek) Pastor Neal Weltzen; GT Office - 715-857-5580, Parsonage - 715-822-3001, TR Office - 715-822-3001 Wors. Serv. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m.; Holy Communion - 1st Sun. of each month

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST 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)

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST GRANTSBURG

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m.

WEST DENMARK LUTHERAN

GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN - ELCA

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.

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN, (LCMS) WEBSTER

5561 Chestnut St., Taylors Falls, MN 651-465-5265 Traditional Worship 8:30 a.m.; Sunday School & Youth 9:45 a.m.; Adult Learning 10 a.m.; Contemp. Wor. 11 a.m.

ELCA - 501 Hwy. 35, 715-646-2357, Mel Rau, Pastor Sun. Wor. & Holy Communion - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:40 a.m.

Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Sunday School - 11 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

Pastor Father Daniel Bodin, 651-465-7345 25293 Redwing Ave., Shafer, MN Sunday 9 a.m.

404 Wis. Ave., Amery, 715-268-7717 Father John Drummy, Pastor Sat. Mass 4 p.m., Sun. Mass 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Sat., 3:30 p.m. or by appt.

FIRST EVAN. LUTHERAN

FRISTAD LUTHERAN - CENTURIA

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.

Pastor Victor St. George, 715-463-5388 Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School 10:45 a.m.

Pastor Dorothy Sandahl, 715-648-5323 or 715-648-5324 Sun. Wor. 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.

METHODIST

Pastor Maggie Isaacson, 715-825-3559 3 mi. W. of Milltown on “G” Sunday Worship - 9:15 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

300 Seminole Ave. (CTH M) Mark Kock, Pastor, 715-294-2828 Sunday Worship 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.; Summer, 9 a.m.

FAITH LUTHERAN - GRANTSBURG

METHODIST

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - ELCA

YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN 1/2 mi. W. of Hwy. 35 on U, 715-866-8281, Pastors Douglas Olson, Roger Kampstra and Myron Carlson Services begin at 9:30 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE (AALC) Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt - 715-653-2630 5 mi. E. of Frederic on W, 2 mi. south on I; Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st Sunday

ASSEMBLY

LEWIS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST

CENTURIA ASSEMBLY OF GOD

McKINLEY UNITED METHODIST Pastor Annie Tricker Sun. Worship 11 a.m.; Sun. School 11 a.m.

Potluck dinner 1st Sunday

OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST oumc@centurytel.net 306 River Street, Osceola, 715-755-2275 Pastor Mark Gilbert Adult Class - 8:30 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st Sunday

ST. CROIX FALLS UNITED METHODIST Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship Service - 10 a.m.

Sunday School is at 9 a.m., Nursery available

ST. LUKE UNITED - FREDERIC Pastor Arveda “Freddie” Kirk, 715-327-4436 Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Souper service Wed. 5:15 p.m.

SIREN UNITED METHODIST Tom Cook, Pastor Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship - 10:15 a.m. (Nursery available)

TAYLORS FALLS UNITED METHODIST 290 W. Government Street, 715-294-4436 Reverend Dr. Rolland Robinson Sunday Service - 10 a.m. with nursery Sunday School - Sept. - May at 10 a.m.

WOLF CREEK UNITED METHODIST Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship - 8:15 a.m.

COVENANT

COVENANT

CALVARY COVENANT - ALPHA Pastor Scott Sagle, 715-689-2541 Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Worship 10:30 p.m.; Elevator provided, welcome

SIREN COVENANT Pastor Dave Guertin 7686 Lofty Pines Drive, Siren, 715-349-5601 Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

UNITED COVENANT - CLEAR LAKE Pastor Gary Tonn Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

CATHOLIC

ZION LUTHERAN - TRADE LAKE Interim Pastor Julie Brenden 715-327-8384, 715-327-8090 Fellowship - 10:30 a.m., Sun. Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays

PRESBYTERIAN

PRESBYTERIAN

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

Rev. Bruce Brooks - 715-483-3550 719 Nevada St. , (between Simonson & Tower Roads) , St. Croix Falls Worship - 10 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sun. Schl. - Child.- 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - Adults 8:45 a.m.; Communion 1st Sunday

SIREN ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Dairyland - Rev. Andrea Wittwer 715-244-3649 Sunday School - 10 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

FULL GOSPEL

Pastor Dan Slaikeu 4 mi. SE of Grantsburg on Williams Rd. Worship 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

CHRISTIAN CENTER

EVANGELICAL

APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY (EFCA) Pastor Bruce Tanner, 715-268-2176 942 U.S. Hwy. 8, Amery Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m.

CROSSWALK COMMUNITY CHURCH

HOPE FELLOWSHIP OF SOMERSET

CHRISTIAN CENTER

EL SALEM/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER

1751 100th Ave., Dresser Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Evening Services Sun. 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

Call Pastor Darryl Olson at 715-755-3133 for information and directions

Pastor Greg Lund, 715-327-8767 700 Churchwood Lane; 505 Old CTH W, Frederic Sun. Schl. - 9 a.m.; Morn. Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services Sat. Worship - 6 p.m., Luck Senior Center

CHRISTIAN ORTHODOX

TRADE RIVER EVAN. FREE

HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX

Pastor Dale VanDeusen, 715-488-2296 or 715-488-2653 20296 Hwy. 87, Grantsburg Morning Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:45 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services

523 1st St., Clayton, 715-948-2493 Fr. Christopher Wojcik, Pastor Saturday Vespers - 5 p.m.; Sunday Liturgy - 9:30 a.m.

BAPTIST

BAPTIST

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST - BALSAM LK. 715-857-5411 Worship Service - 9 a.m.; Sunday School-10:15 a.m.

EUREKA BAPTIST 2393 210th Ave., St. Croix Falls Pastor Willis Christenson, 715-483-9464 Sunday School - 10 a.m.; Worship Service - 11 a.m.

FAITH FELLOWSHIP Hwy. 35 and CTH N., Luck Bill McEachern Pastor, 715-485-3973 Sun. Bible study - 9 a.m.; Sun. Wor. - 10 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - AMERY

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.

Pastor Marlon Mielke, 715-825-3186 Sunday Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., 7 p.m.

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES

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.

Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-247-3310 139 Church Hill Rd., Somerset Mass Sun. 8:30 a.m.; Wed. 9 a.m.

Sacrament of Penance Sun. 8 a.m.

WOODLAND WESLEYAN

EVANGELICAL

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP

ST. ANNE PARISH

WESLEYAN

231 Bluff Drive, 715-247-2435 Services are Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - MILLTOWN

Pastor: Rev. Dennis M. Mullen, 715-327-8119 St. Dominic: Sat. 4:30 p.m.; Sun. 10:30 a.m.

Immaculate Conception: Sat. 6:30 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 a.m. Call the office for daily & holy day Mass times

WESLEYAN

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.

Pastor Kevin Miller Associate Pastor Steve Ward Sunday School - (all ages) - 9:30 a.m.

Church Serv. - 10:45 a.m.

ST. DOMINIC - FREDERIC & IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - GRANTSBURG CATHOLIC MASS SCHEDULE

Minister Garret Derouin, 715-866-7157 Musky & Birch St., Avail. in office 9 a.m. - noon, Tues.-Fri.; Sun. Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

FIRST BAPTIST - FALUN

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.

CHURCH OF CHRIST - WEBSTER

FULL GOSPEL

Pastor - Father Daniel Bodin 490 Bench St., Taylors Falls, 651-465-7345 Sat. Vigil 5:30 p.m.; Sun. 7:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Tues. - Thurs. 7:30 a.m.

SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Pastor Larry Mederich, 715-294-4332 www.occconnect.org Mtg. @ St. Croix Art Barn; Sun. Serv. - 9 a.m.

Nursery and children church

CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH

ZION LUTHERAN - MARKVILLE

Pastor Andy McDaniel, 715-327-8402 Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Wor. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.; www.tradelakebaptistchurch.org

OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH

Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-247-3310 255 St. Hwy. 35, East Farmington Mass Friday 9 a.m.; Sacrament of Penance Sat. 3:30 p.m.

ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

Pastor Martin Weigand - 715-294-3489 Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Adult Bible Class 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Tim Faust Worship - 11 a.m.; Sun. School - 10 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st & 3rd Sunday

Pastor Don Wiltshire, 715-640-6400 Centuria - Phone 715-646-2172 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

131 Broadway St., 715-268-2223; www.fbcamery.org; E-mail: churchoffice@fbcamery.org Pastor Charlie Butt, Lead Pastor; Nick Buda, Assoc. Pastor of Family Ministries Sunday Service: 9 a.m.; All ages Sunday School 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Nursery available

CATHOLIC

Balsam Lake - Rev. John A. Drummy, Pastor - 405-2253 Mass: Sat. eves. 6 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 a.m.; Tues. 5:30 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m.Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:30 a.m. Sun. or by appt.

ZION LUTHERAN - EAST FARMINGTON (WELS )

ASSEMBLY

Pastor Jack Starr Wor. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - during worship hour

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST

FIRST BAPTIST - TAYLORS FALLS, MN

FIRST BAPTIST - WEBSTER Church Phone 715-866-4111; Interim Pastor Ken Hyatt; Youth Pastor Jerry Scheumann Sun. School - 9:30 a.m.; Wor. - 10:45 a.m (Nursery Provided)

GRACE CHURCH OF OSCEOLA “The Cure for the Common Church”

ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN

HOLY CROSS ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church, 28005 Old Towne Rd., Chisago Lakes, MN hcomm.org Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

NAZARENE

NAZARENE

CALVARY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 510 S. Vincent, St. Croix Falls Pastor Tom Reaume, 715-483-3696 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:45 a.m. & Wed. 6:30 p.m.

FAITH COMMUNITY 7535 Peet St., Danbury, 715-656-4010 Adult Bible Service 9 a.m.; Services: Sun. 10 a.m.; Sunday School during church service.

NONDENOMINATIONAL

NONDENOMINATIONAL

CENTERPOINT CHURCH “Come as you are”

Pastor Dick Enerson, www.centerpointstcroix.com, 715-294-1833, Meeting at SCF High Schl. - Main entrance 740 Maple Drive, St. Croix Falls Sunday Worship 10 - 11:15 a.m.

NEW LIFE COMMUNITY - AMERY Interim Pastor Craig Jorgenson Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Children’s Church: K to 6th Grade

NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY Meets at Dresser Elem. School, Dresser Pastor Michael Brand, 715-417-2468 Adult Class 9 a.m.; Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 9:45 a.m.; Nursery available

NEW WINE CHURCH - CENTURIA 309 5th Street, , 715-338-2751 Pastors Randy and Pam Stone Sunday 10 a.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m.

NORTHERN PINES FRIENDS WORSHIP GROUP 715-733-0481 or 715-733-0480 for time of meeting.

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

RIVER VALLEY CHRISTIAN

722 Seminole Ave., Osceola Pastor Dr. Kent Haralson; 715-294-4222 or 715-755-3454; info@gracechurchosceola.com Sun.: Praise & Worship Serv. 9 am., Adult Bible Study 10:45 a.m., Children’s Sun. School 10:45 a.m.

1289 160th St. (Hwy. 65), St. Croix Falls, 715-483-5378 Senior Pastors Paul and Sonja Hanson Sunday Adult Bible Class 9 a.m.

(No child care available) Worship and Children’s Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

GRACE BAPTIST - GRANTSBURG

ST. PETER’S COMMUNITY CHURCH

716 S. Robert St., Grantsburg, 715-463-5699 Sr. Pastor Brad Moore David Ahlquist, Assoc. Pastor Sun. Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School 11 a.m.

“Faith on Purpose” (Love God, Love People...period) faithonpurpose.org CTH F, Dresser, 715-483-2911 Pastor’s res./office Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

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Students of the Week GRANTSBURG

FREDERIC

Karter Richison has been chosen Frederic Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in second grade and the son of Tony and Rhyan Schultz. Karter is friendly, a hard worker and always participates in class discussions. He is helpful and works well with his classmates. Karter’s favorite thing to do is play football.

His favorite subject is math.

Karter wants to become a football player for the Green Bay Packers when he grows up.

Cole Britton has been chosen Frederic Middle School’s student of the week. He is in seventh grade and the son of Terry and Vicky Britton. Cole is likeable, personable, friendly and works well with others. He is involved in band, football, wrestling and baseball. Cole enjoys going outside to play. He plans to go to school to be a correctional officer.

The greatest influence in his life is his mom.

Ashley Bergeron has been chosen Frederic High School’s student of the week. She is a senior and the daughter of Larry and Mary Bergeron. Ashley is extremely cooperative, has a great personality and is an excellent school citizen. She is involved in band, yearbook and works at Timbers Theatres. Ashley enjoys listening to music and watching movies. She plans to attend college for criminology. The greatest influence in her life is her dad.

Sophie Lade has been chosen Grantsburg Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in second grade and the daughter of Kathy Lade. Sophie is kind, helpful, respectful and hardworking. She loves numbers and enjoys counting money in math.

Sophie was born in Russia. She likes to play games with her family – her favorite is Duck, Duck, Gray Duck. Her family has a foreign exchange student, Julia, from China.

Hailey Foeller has been chosen Luck Middle School’s student of the week. She is in eighth grade and the daughter of Alex and Chelsey Foeller. Hailey is a hard worker and always puts forth her best effort. She is kind, respectful and quick to smile. Hailey is involved in band, Girl Scouts, volleyball, track and softball. She enjoys spending time with family, shopping, playing volleyball, reading and hanging out with friends.

Brady Klatt has been chosen Luck High School’s student of the week. He is a senior and the son of John and Pam Klatt. Brady is a great team player who shows leadership both in the classroom and in extracurriculars. Brady is involved in NHS, FFA, Quiz Bowl, football, track and basketball.

Brady enjoys fishing, hunting, snowmobiling and playing hockey.

Jack Skallet has been chosen St. Croix Falls Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in first grade and the son of Bridget and Mike. Jack likes to do math, especially solving problems. He also likes reading graphic novels (comic books).

Jack enjoys playing Wii, especially Chicken Shoot. When he grows up Jack would like to be a police officer because he would like to solve crimes.

Reagan Hoverman has been chosen St. Croix Falls Middle School’s student of the week. He is in seventh grade and the son of Michelle and Dale Harvieux. Reagan is involved in basketball, Boy Scouts, football, soccer and baseball. His favorite subject is art because you can make your art project how you feel and there are no specific guidelines. Reagan likes being in middle school because it’s just a couple of more years before he’ll be in high school.

Emily Hudson has been chosen St. Croix Falls High School’s student of the week. She is a sophomore and the daughter of Brian Hudson and Kim Otto. Emily likes to listen to music, hang out with friends and go to concerts.

WEBSTER

SIREN

Elizabeth Carroll has been chosen Siren Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in third grade. Liz is a very conscientious student who always completes her work on time and turns in a quality product. She is always willing to help others. Her bubbly personality makes the classroom an interesting place. Liz loves to learn new things. She is involved in Girl Scouts and enjoys swimming in the lake during the summer. Spelling is her favorite subject.

Lydia Pfluger has been chosen Grantsburg High School’s student of the week. She is a senior and the daughter of Julie Pfluger. Lydia is an outgoing student with a positive attitude. She works at Community Bank and Burnett Medical Center as a dietary aide and volunteers two nights a week for after-school programs.

Lydia enjoys hanging out with friends, reading, shopping and art.

She plans to attend UW-Stout and major in human development and family studies.

ST. CROIX FALLS

LUCK

Meredith Thompson has been chosen Luck Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in fifth grade and the daughter of Thomas and Elsa Thompson.

Meredith works very hard in school, loves to read and likes to help out other classmates. She takes her school work seriously and has many friends around her.

Meredith is a team player and a very good role model in class.

Erica Simmons has been chosen Grantsburg Middle School’s student of the week. She is in sixth grade and the daughter of Shelly and Aaron Simmons.

Erica continues to take school very seriously and always does a good job. She sets goals for herself and follows through with them. Erica is a very kind, positive and helpful classmate and student. Her favorite class is science and she enjoys being physically active.

Carley Emery has been chosen Siren High School’s student of the week. She is a senior and the daughter of Michelle and Jim Emery. Carley has outstanding classroom demeanor and leadership skills both on and off the basketball court. In her spare time Carley enjoys drawing and reading. She is currently a member of the basketball team. Her favorite snack is popcorn. Carley plans on attending a four-year university.

Betsy Robinson has been chosen Webster Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in third grade and the daughter of Mike and Mary Robinson. Betsy is a thoughtful and hardworking student. She is very eager to learn new things and share what she has learned with others. Her favorite subject is math. She especially likes learning multiplication facts. When she is not in school Betsy enjoys playing games, coloring and swimming.

Emily Stewart has been chosen Webster Middle School’s student of the week. She is in fifth grade and the daughter of Jeb and Angela Stewart. Emily is an excellent student. She is very responsible and strives to do high-quality work. In the classroom, Emily is respectful and works well with other students.

Outside of school Emily enjoys horseback riding, dirt biking and snowmobiling.

Camden Hansen has been chosen Unity Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in first grade and the son of Krista and Brett Hansen. Camden is very polite. He has become an independent worker and helps other students who struggle. Camden has great leadership in the classroom.

Jim Butala has been chosen Unity Middle School’s student of the week. He is in eighth grade and the son of Joe and Becky Butala. Jim works hard and has a positive attitude. He puts forth great effort and is a pleasure to have in class. His sense of humor is fun and shows respect.

Matthew Smith has been chosen Webster High School’s student of the week. He is a sophomore and the son of Gary and Pamela Smith.

Matthew works very hard and asks good questions. He is really responsible and completes all of his work.

Matthew is polite and is a dedicated band student. He is also involved in track, cross country and hockey.

Matthew enjoys running, ATVs and snowmobiling.

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Keith Arnett has been chosen Unity High School’s student of the week. He is a sophomore and the son of Eugene and Jessica Arnett. Keith loves to work on cars.

After high school he plans on going to school to become an auto mechanic. Keith is a member of the basketball team. His favorite class is math. Keith is a very pleasant and polite young man with a heart of gold. He resides in Centuria.

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Coming events

Happenings in the Upper St. Croix Valley communities

Creating fun during the long winter months in northwestern Wisconsin sometimes takes a little creativity. These youngsters were enjoying themselves with tours around the Clam Falls Flowage on Sunday, Feb. 20, as part of the South Fork Sporting Club’s annual ice-fishing contest. - Photo by Gary King

Every Day, AA &/or AlAnon, Polk & Burnett counties,

Clam Falls

715-931-8262 for time/location. Amery area, 715-268-8431.

• ATV club start-up meeting at Clam Falls Tavern, 6 p.m., 715-653-2518.

Every Monday • Indianhead Barbershop Chorus meets at the Balsam Lake Government Center, 7:30 p.m., 715-4839202.

• Divorce care support group at Apple River Community Church, 7 p.m., 715-268-8360, 715-268-2176.

• Baby and Me class at Amery Medical Center, 1-2 p.m.

• Grief Share support group at Centennial Hall, Amery, 715-268-2176 or 715-268-8360.

Every Tuesday • Bingo at the Burnett County Moose Lodge, Siren, 6 • •

p.m.

Survivors of domestic violence & sexual assault support group, Polk County, 800-261-7233 for location, 6-7:30 p.m.

Anger management group at Amery Regional Medical Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 715-268-4094.

Every Thursday • Breastfeeding support group at the St. Croix Re•

gional Medical Center, 2-3:30 p.m., 715-483-0431.

Narcotics Anonymous meets at the Serenity House (old jail), Balsam Lake, 7 p.m., 612-205-2321.

Every Friday, Moms In Touch International, First Baptist, Amery, 8:15 a.m., 715-268-5408.

FEBRUARY THURSDAY/24 Amery

• Lyme disease education and support at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 7 p.m., 715-268-2856, 715-268-2035.

Balsam Lake • Sen. Kohl’s regional representative, Marjorie Bunce, meets with constituents at the county boardroom, 2:303:30 p.m., 715-832-8424.

Grantsburg • Kids soccer registration in the middle school commons, 5:30-8 p.m.

Luck • Bone Lake Lutheran Church Wild West Hoedown, mission trip fundraiser at Lions Club/DBS Hall, 4-9 p.m., 715-472-2535.

Milltown • Minke-Rupp family benefit at the community center, 15 p.m., 715-554-2121, 715-825-4375.

Siren • Last chance for kids soccer registration in the school commons, 9 a.m.-noon.

• Lions ice-fishing contest at Clam Lake Narrows, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 715-349-2400.

St. Croix Falls • Riverway Speaker Series: “The Ojibwe: A Connected People,” at the river visitor center, 10 a.m., 715-483-2274, www.nps.gov/sacn.

Webster • Vintage snowmobile show at Whitetail Wilderness, noon-3 p.m., 715-866-8276.

• Potluck at the senior center, games to follow, noon.

• Lawn mower drags at Yellow Lake Golf Course. Sign in noon, start 1 p.m., 715-866-7107.

Wolf Creek • Breast Cancer Olympics at Wolf Creek Bar, 11 a.m.-?, 715-483-9255.

SUNDAY/27 Grantsburg

• Winter Fun Day at Wood Lake Bible Camp, 12:30 p.m., 715-689-2411 or 715-220-1235.

Luck • Lions Bingo at the Lions/DBS Hall, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Siren • Longaberger Basket Bingo, cancer society fundraiser at Northwoods Crossing Event Center, 1 p.m., 715327-4431.

Osceola

St. Croix Falls

• Tax aides at the Millside Apts., 9 a.m.-noon, 715-2687884.

• “I Love the Way You Talk to Chickens,” at Festival Theatre, 3 p.m., 715-483-3387.

Siren

Webster

• Ruby’s Pantry at 24534 Hwy. 35/70. Open 1:30 p.m. Distribution 2 p.m.

St. Croix Falls • Parents of middle/high schoolers program on effects of drug/alcohol abuse at the elementary gym, 78:30 p.m.

• Family Movie Night at the library. “Alice in Wonderland,” 6 p.m. 715-483-1777, scflibrary@stcroixfallslibrary.org.

FRI.-SUN./25-27 Barron

• Gun show at the community center. Fri. 3-8 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 608-752-6677.

• Habitat home dedication at 7514 Balsam Street W., 2 p.m., 715-472-6080.

MONDAY/28 Balsam Lake

• Adoption support group, Unity High School band room, 7:15 p.m.

MARCH

• Fish fry at Burnett County Moose Lodge, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 715-349-5923.

• Tax aides at the senior center, 9 a.m.-noon, 715-2687884.

• Cardiac support group at the medical center, 1 p.m., 715-268-0291.

• Swedish Club at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 7 p.m., foreverswedish.org.

Spooner

Amery

St. Croix Falls

Clam Falls

• “Bad Day To Go Fishing.” Free independent film screening at the St. Croix Falls Public Library, 7:30 p.m.

• Coffee hour at the Clam Falls Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.

SATURDAY/26 Barron

• High school-hosted youth baseball clinics. 9 a.m.noon grades 5-8, high schoolers 1:30-4:30 p.m., 715-6371653.

Balsam Lake • Red Cross hands-only CPR class at the Red Cross office, 6-6:30 p.m., 715-485-3025.

Frederic • Blood pressure screening at Bremer Bank, 9 a.m.1 p.m.

THURSDAY/3 Balsam Lake

• Tax aides at the Polk County Aging office, 9 a.m.-noon, 715-268-7884.

St. Croix Falls • Chronic pain support group at the medical center, 5-6:30 p.m., 715-483-0431.

• Friends of the Library meeting, 4:30-5:30 p.m., 715483-1777, scflibrary@stcroixfallslibrary.org.

FRI. & SAT./4 & 5 Amery

• Friends of the Library garage/book sale at the library.

Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 715-268-9340.

FRIDAY/4 Balsam Lake

• 2011 World Day of Prayer at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church, 1:30 p.m.

Siren • World Day of Prayer at Siren United Methodist Church, 10 a.m.

Webster

SATURDAY/5

• Tax aides at the senior center, 1 p.m.

Danbury

• Ruby’s Pantry at the town maintenance shop, $15 donation. Open 9:30 a.m., distribution 10-11:30 a.m.

• Cozy Corner Trails, Inc. 36th-Annual Booya at Hillside Inn, noon-5 p.m.

Osceola • Women’s Health seminar at the medical center, 6:307:30 p.m., 715-294-4936.

Lewis • Lewis Jam - Bluegrass, gospel & country music at Lewis United Methodist Church, 6-9 p.m.

Luck • Jefferson, Jackson and Dueholm Dinner at Hog Wild.

Register by Feb. 28, 715-485-9343.

• Bryce Hacker scholarship fund ice-fishing contest on Big Butternut, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

• Youth wrestling tournament at the school. Weigh-ins 89 a.m., starts 10:30 a.m., 715-648-2681, 715-220-8170.

St. Croix Falls • The Barley Jacks at Festival Theatre, 7:30 p.m., 715485-3387, www.festivaltheatre.org.

• Friends of the Library meeting, 9-10 a.m., 715-4831777, scflibrary@stcroixfallslibrary.org.

Webster • Library food and fun fundraiser at the school cafetorium, 1-5 p.m.

SUNDAY/6 St. Croix Falls

• “The Little Prince” at Festival Theatre, 4 p.m., 715-4853387, www.festivaltheatre.org.

Wolf Creek

MONDAY/7

• Todd Wright benefit at Wolf Creek Bar, 2-6 p.m.

Amery

• Adoptive parents support group at First Lutheran, 6:30 p.m.

Clear Lake • Compassionate Friends, Tri-County Chapter, grief support in death of a child, at First Lutheran, 7 p.m., 715263-2739.

Frederic • Grades 2-12 auditions for “Alice in Wonderland” at the high school, 3:30-6 p.m.

• American Cancer Society Walk/Run committee meeting at the Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 4 p.m., 715-653-2684.

Siren

Grantsburg

TUESDAY/8

• Feed My Sheep at Grace Church in Grantsburg. Doors open 8 a.m., 715-463-5699.

• Tax aides at the senior center, 9 a.m.-noon, 715-2687884.

• Tax aides at the senior center, 715-349-7810.

Amery

100 years young

St. Croix Falls

TUESDAY/1

• Techniques to Extend Your Grazing Season, third of three Northern Safari seminars, at the Ag station, 10:30 a.m.-noon, 715-635-3506, 800-528-1914.

Amery

• Early-stage Alzheimer’s support group at the senior center, 10 a.m., 715-268-6605.

• Polk County Genealogy Society meeting at the senior center, 7 p.m.

FRIDAY/25 Siren

WEDNESDAY/2

Alice Gustafson turned 100 years young on Monday, Feb. 21. Friends and family celebrated with her at Frederic Nursing and Rehabilitation Community on Sunday, Feb. 20. - Photo submitted