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Deadline for Leader copy Otters have made Big Wood Lake in Burnett County their home for years, usually swimming in the lake and sometimes positioning themselves for a close-up. Lake home residents Jerry and Jo Louise McNally are used to seeing glimpses of the animal - usually one at a time - but recently a trio of otters popped up on their deck. “Jerry spotted an otter on the deck through the living room window and called me to get the camera,” noted Jo Louise. “The otter disappeared under the deck when it saw movement in the house. With camera ready, we stood by the window, very still, for a long time hoping the otter would come back up on the deck. Our patience was rewarded with not one but three otters, which spent several minutes there before going back into the lake.” - Photo courtesy the McNallys

One of a kind The storied legacy of Dr. Pederson, down-home, country vet

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer FREDERIC – You won’t find another veterinarian quite like Dr. Larry Pederson. The soft-spoken, modest man is the definition of what it means to be a down-home country doc. For over a half-century, he took a nononsense approach to veterinary medicine with seriousness and professionalism, while doing his best to keep prices reasonable for those in the Frederic area and beyond.

“I would say I’m not a famous veterinarian or anything, although I’ve done stuff that has helped a lot of people,” Pederson said from his home in Frederic recently. He will turn 80 years old in a month and celebrated a retirement that he and his wife, Linda, felt was a bit too early. Had it not been for health issues, Pederson might still be treating small animals out of his Frederic Veterinary Clinic, which got its beginnings in a house just outside of Frederic in 1959 near the Pilgrim Church.

“Larry’s career has been all work,” Linda said. “One sad thing about retiring is that it was forced on him, because of health. That’s

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“The Last Farmer” this Friday ST. CROIX FALLS - Performing for one performance only on Friday, April 13, at 7:30 p.m in the Elbow Room at Festival Theatre is “The Last Farmer” adapted by Ed Moersfelder from the short story by Will Weaver and produced by Festival Theatre. This production is part of the 2012 Valley Read program organized by ArtReach St. Croix celebrating authors Will Weaver (“Red Earth White Earth”) and Nina Revyor (“Wingshooter”).

Weaver will be present at this debut of the play and will participate in a conversation after the performance.

“This short story comes from Will Weaver’s collection ‘A Gravestone Made of Wheat’ from which the lovely film ‘Sweet Land’ was created. I think it’s particularly important to understand what a tribute it is for a writer to have his works adapted for stage and film,” said Danette Olsen, executive director at Festival Theatre.

“In addition, ‘The Last Farmer’ is especially poignant to the St. Croix River Valley with our agricultural roots and the changing landscape since the mid-‘70s with the loss of so many family farms.

Ed has done a superb job adapting this short story for the stage.”

Brad Mabry, Kim Braun and Darrell Johnston star in “The Last Farmer,” which is directed by Greg Giles. In addition to Friday night at Festival Theatre, audiences can take in the show on Saturday, April 14, at the Hudson Library at 3:30 p.m. and the Bayport, Minn., Library at 7 p.m. Suggested donation for the one-act play is $5 and can be reserved by calling 715-483-3387 or purchased at the door. Due to subject matter, this production is recommended for teens and adults. For the full roster of Valley Reads activities go to www.artreachstcroix.org. Photo: Will Weaver on the set of “Sweet Land,” author of the short story, “The Last Farmer.” - submitted

Fire danger remains high Public cooperation is helping, says DNR GRANTSBURG - The high potential for wildfires in northwestern Wisconsin, due to a lack of snow and downed trees from last July’s windstorms, has been met with public cooperation with the strictest of burning restrictions that remain in effect this week.

Bob Hartshorn, fire team leader for the DNR’s Grantsburg station, said fire numbers are down thus far thanks to public response to the ban on burning, and with arrival of cooler weather, the focus is on improper ash disposal.

On Monday, April 9, the Webster DNR Ranger Station staff responded to a small fire near Austin Lake that was caused by improper ash disposal.

“The cool temperatures and the small amount of rain we received last Saturday has helped keep a lid on the fire danger, but the winds have been a challenge,” Hartshorn noted. “Our fire danger remains high to very high, and we want to thank the general public for their cooperation ... as it is working.”

The largest blowdown area posing a wildfire threat is in Burnett County but also includes parts of Washburn, Polk and Douglas counties.

The wildfire season can last well into May when the annual greenup of plants occurs. - Gary King

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Five road fatalities in three days in Burnett and Polk counties

by Gary King Leader editor BURNETT COUNTY - Three people lost their lives and two were critically injured when a van collided with a pickup truck Wednesday afternoon, April 4, north of Danbury on Hwy. 35.

Pronounced dead at the scene were Kevin Cook, 60, of rural Luck, and Robert Peterson, 63, of Tomah. Ellen Anderson, 60, of Two Harbors, Minn., died at a Twin Cities hospital after being airlifted from the scene.

Peterson’s wife and Anderson’s husband, both passengers in the van, were also airlifted from the scene with serious injuries.

According to a Burnett County Sheriff’s report, Cook was driving a pickup truck north on 35 when he met a southbound conversion van driven by Peterson. The head-on collision occurred near Staples Lake Road, approximately six miles north of Danbury.

Burnett County Medical Examiner Mike Maloney said preliminary investigation shows Cook’s vehicle may have drifted across the centerline and the driver of the van attempted to steer right to avoid a collision, but a guardrail thwarted that effort.

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Cook was reportedly on his way north to his cabin when the accident occurred. A dog in his vehicle survived the collision.

Those in the van were reportedly on their way to New Richmond to attend a wake, Maloney said.

The accident, which remains under investigation, occurred just after 2 p.m.

Within a three-day period last week, from Monday through Wednesday, there were three motor vehicle accidents resulting in a total of five deaths in Burnett and Polk counties.

Responding to the scene of Wednesday’s accident were North Memorial Ambulance, Danbury Fire Department, Dairyland Fire Department and Life Link helicopter.

SCF School plans Bowls of Hope fundraiser

The public is invited to Bowls of Hope Fundraiser Tuesday, April 17, at the St. Croix Falls High School from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Please join them for bread and soup donated by local restaurants to raise $9,000 to support the St. Croix Falls backpack project for the upcoming school year. Shown are St. Croix Falls Middle School student council members showing some of the items donated to the dinner. In the middle of this picture is an original oil painting called “Spirit of St. Croix” donated by renowned artist Mary Pettis to be auctioned off on Tuesday, April 17. Other silent auction items include artwork donations by Dave Stone, Gloria Adrian, Leif Bjornson and St. Croix Falls art students. Music will also be provided throughout the evening by student music groups. If you are unable to attend and would like more information on the backpack project or the event call 715-483-9823 ext.

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BRIEFLY WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sean Duffy urges 7th Congressional District high school students to send in their art submissions for the annual Congressional Art competition. The deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. on Friday, April 27. “This is the 31st year that members of Congress have sponsored the event throughout their districts and the country,” Duffy said. “It’s my office’s goal to showcase your artistic talents, and I greatly look forward to displaying the winning pieces of art in my congressional offices in Washington, Wausau and Superior.” Registration forms and instructions can be found at www.duffy.house.gov, and interested high school students can also talk to their art teacher for additional information and an application. - from the office of Congressman Duffy

Arcand defeats Voelker in Polk board recount Math error reverses initial results BALSAM LAKE – Russell Arcand has defeated Larry Voelker for the District 22 seat on the Polk County Board. The new results were discovered during the certification of votes by the Board of Canvassers Tuesday morning, April 10. The final vote totals are Arcand 176, Voelker 166. The initial returns on election night had shown Voelker winning the seat by a three-vote margin, 166 to 163.

County clerk Carole Wondra said there had been an error in adding the vote totals in Amery.

Arcand and Voelker were the only incumbent county board members placed in the same district as a result of redistricting after the 2010 census.

District 22 includes most of Black Brook and the southern part of Amery. Arcand was first elected to the board in 2006. Voelker was appointed to the board in December 2008 to fill a vacancy. - Gregg Westigard

Siren man pleads guilty to sexual assault

by Sherill Summer Leader staff writer SIREN - John E. Quist, 69, Siren, entered a guilty plea April 4 to repeated sexual assault with the same child.

Four other sexual assault charges will be read in for sentence purposes during his sentence hearing Sunday, April 15.

John E. Quist The sexual assault charges against Quist involved three different victims. Some of the assaults allegedly occurred in the 1990s. The repeated sexual assault charge to which Quist pleaded guilty took place between 2006 and 2009. The Class C felony has a maximum sentence of $100,000 and/or a 40-year prison sentence.

Quist is out on a $15,000 signature bond. He is to have no unsupervised contact with female minors, no contact with the victim and is under house arrest except for court appearances.

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SCF man loses game of hide and seek with authorities Wanted in Minnesota for assault of an officer, Tyler Chute’s attempt to hide in a sofa couch was not successful

by Gary King Leader editor POLK COUNTY - A 20-year-old St. Croix Falls man wanted for fourth-degree assault of a police officer from Minnesota was found hiding in a hide-a-bed sofa on Saturday evening, April 7, after Polk County authorities received information as to his whereabouts.

Tyler R. Chute was stopped by an officer in Washington County, Minn., last Thursday evening, April 5, after a report of a suspicious vehicle parked in a driveway in the

Town of Stillwater, Minn.

The officer spotted what appeared to be drug paraphernalia in the car, and when he attempted to open a car door to put handcuffs on Chute, a tussle ensued, and Chute allegedly landed a Tyler Chute closed-fist punch on the left side of the officer’s face. Chute then kicked the deputy so hard he knocked the wind out of him and fled the scene.

The officer’s shirt reportedly bears a footprint from the kick and has been entered into evidence, according to a Washington County complaint.

Chute eluded authorities for two days

until just after 10 p.m. Saturday when Polk County authorities acted on a tip and went to a rural Luck home, where one officer searched the home and noticed the cushions on a downstairs sofa were “elevated.” One man was sitting on the couch and was asked where Chute was and replied, “I don’t know.”

Deputies then removed the cushions and found Chute hiding inside the couch.

Chute was arrested without incident, according to Polk County Sheriff Johnson.

The two men in the house who told authorities they didn’t know where Chute was, Cody A. Museus, 20, Balsam Lake, and Dominic L. Koch, 18, St. Croix Falls, were also arrested and charged with obstruction of justice. - with information from St. Paul Pioneer Press

Polaris to add 89 jobs at Osceola Wisconsin,” said Walker. “We are pleased that Polaris Industries selected its plant in Osceola for this business investment when it could have considered its other locations in Iowa and Minnesota.”

Polaris announced it will renovate and purchase new testing equipment at its Osceola plant. The expansion is not only driven by its acquisition of Indian motorcycles but also of GEM (electrical neighborhood vehicles) and other new product lines the company is entering into. The WEDC tax credits will be disbursed annually in direct relation to the number of new, full-time positions created and filled by Polaris over a three-year period.

Walker hailed the development as “another great jobs victory” for the state.

State Sen. Sheila Harsdorf and state Rep. Erik Severson echoed Walker’s sentiment.

Harsdorf said she was “thrilled” by the news, adding the “hard work and support of the Osceola community in attracting jobs and businesses in recent years should be

Tax credits through WEDC make it possible

by Gary King Leader editor OSCEOLA - Polaris Industries Inc. will be adding 89 jobs at its Osceola plant, bringing its workforce there to nearly 200 employees.

The company is boosting its production of Indian motorcycles, a company it purchased last year, and the new jobs will be in production of engines for that model as well as the company’s Victory line of motorcycles.

The deciding factor in creating the jobs was $595,000 in tax credits through the Wisconsin Economic Development Council.

The news was formally announced at Osceola last Thursday, April 5, by Gov. Scott Walker.

“This is another great jobs victory for

commended.” She added that Polaris’ decision “recognizes the value of the workforce in our area and the efforts to improve our state’s business climate.”

Severson said it was great to see Polaris coming back to Osceola with family-supporting jobs that will help to boost the local economy.

“As long as we continue to get government out of the way so that the private sector can create jobs, we will continue to see announcements like this throughout the state and the 28th District,” he noted.

Polaris’ Osceola plant at one time employed more than 500 people full time. In 2010 it announced it was closing its Osceola plant and moving the ATV production done there to Monterrey, Mexico, but in the end decided to keep approximately 100 workers in Osceola for production of motorcycle engines. - with information from the offices of Walker, Severson and Harsdorf

Unemployment rates posted for state, local counties Polk unemployment up; Burnett holds steady

by Sherill Summer Leader staff writer SIREN - For the second month in a row, the Wisconsin unemployment rate was 6.9 percent, well below the national unemployment rate of 8.3 percent.

Preliminary numbers for February show 5,100 more Wisconsinites employed in February compared to the previous month, 2,849,600 in February from 2,844,500 in January. The total labor force also grew in that time, 3,059,300 in February from 3,054,600 in January, for a 4,700 total increase. The unemployed statewide decreased by 300 over the same period. All numbers are seasonally adjusted numbers.

The steady unemployment rates did not necessarily extend to the local level. All 12 metro areas in the state had higher unemployment rates in January compared to February, as did 66 out of 72 counties.

Polk County was one of the counties with a higher unemployment rate in February compared to January, 9.9 percent in February from 9.5 percent in January. The uneployment rate was higher largely because there were 85 more unemployed residents in February than January, 2,367 in February from 2,282 in January. The labor force shrunk slightly, 23,996 in February from 24,015 in January, 19 workers total. A year ago, the unemployment rate was 10.4 percent with exactly 400 more residents employed this year, 21,629 in February 2012 from 21,229 in February 2011. Then there were 23,680 workers, 21,229 employed and 2,451 looking for work. Five years ago, the

unemployment rate was 7.9 percent. There were 24,343 workers then, 22,417 employed and 1,926 looking for work.

Burnett County unemployment, like the state rate, held steady from January to February at 10.1 percent.

Like Polk County, the labor force shrunk, 7,938 in February from 8,009 in January.

There were less unemployed, 799 in February from 809 in January, 10 residents total, and the number of employed also shrunk, 7,139 in February from 7,200 in January, a 61-resident total.

A year ago, the unemployment rate was 11.3 percent. There were 8,140 worker then, 7,217 working and 923 looking for work.

Five years ago, the unemployment rate was 9.1 percent with 7,974 workers, 7,245 working and 729 looking for work.

All of the county numbers are not seasonally adjusted.

Late election returns April 3 write-ins; Burnett supervisor will be appointed

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES– The results and details on the Tuesday, April 3, election write-in votes are now known.

St. Croix Falls School Board – Incumbent Mona Schmidt ran as a write-in after deciding not to run for re-election last December.

She received 152 write-in votes but could not overtake the two candidates on the ballot, incumbent Brent McCurdy with 760 votes and Ken Stensven with 591 votes.

Clear Lake School Board – Tom Levendoski, running as a write-in candidate, became the fourth candidate running for the two open seats. The final results were Mark Monson (incumbent) 266, Phyllis Ness 194, Tom Aasumundrud (incumbent) 141 and Levendoski 136 write-in votes.

Webster Village Board – Incumbent Paul Berg took the third open seat on the village board as a write-in, receiving 19 votes. He

had initially declined the nomination at the January caucus but later decided to run.

Burnett County Board, District 3 – No candidate came forward for the District 3 seat after incumbent Eldon Freese announced in December that he would not run for another term. The person with the most write-in votes declined the office. Now the Burnett County Board chair will appoint someone to the vacant seat. Ward 3 includes much of the Town of Grantsburg north of Hwy. 70, the village of Grantsburg north of Benson Avenue and a small portion of West Marshland.

Real estate numbers, neither Polk or Burnett follow state trend

by Sherill Summer Leader staff writer SIREN - There were more Wisconsin homes sold in February compared to January, 2,877 in January to 3,157 in February, but the median price of those homes fell $5,100, from $120,000 in January to $114,900 in February.

Five years ago, there were 4,178 homes sold in Wisconsin, with the median price of $155,808.

Unlike the state as a whole, Burnett County sold more homes in January than February, but the median price rose. There were 25 homes sold in February, with a median price of $54,500. In January, there were 29 homes sold, with a $52,000 median price.

A year ago, there were 17 homes sold, with a median price of $109,400. Five years ago, there were 26 homes sold, with a median price of $89,500.

In Polk County, there were more home

sales in February compared to January, and the median price rose over the same period.

In February, there were 45 homes sold, with a median price of $101,500. In January, there were 27 homes sold, with a median price of $79,900. A year ago, there were 32 homes sold, with a median price of $79,500. Five years ago, there were 31 homes sold, with a median price of $140,000.

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Dr$ Pederson/from page % what was so sad, because he wasn’t really ready to.”

Entirely new practice Larry grew up on a small farm near Cumberland and said he’d always had a love for animals, but his desire to help others had him wanting to become a medical doctor, so he could help people. But one day, all of that changed. His friend, Ray Schofield, who was prevet at the time, asked Pederson a simple question.

“He said, ‘I’m going to go over and apply for veterinary school, do you want to come with me?’” and Pederson’s reply was, ‘sure I’ll do it.’”

It cost $15 for the application fee, and three months later, Pederson received a letter explaining that he and Schofield were only runners-up to the 50 students who had been picked to go. Then, as fate would have it, two of the 50 students didn’t show up after getting their acceptance letters, which opened the door for Pederson and Schofield.

“I had just taken a calculus test in River Falls,” he recalled. “I flunked it. A whole bunch of people flunked it. And there was a knock on the door in the classroom at the college (River Falls). And that was unusual.

They wanted me on the phone. A lady on the phone said ‘you could come to school if you wanted to … vet college.’ I said ‘I’ll give you a call at8 in the morning. I gotta talk to my folks.’”

Pederson’s dad instructed him that being a vet would be difficult work, and he’d need to work a lot of nights too. But he also felt that if he didn’t like it, he could always quit. Pederson never did, and ironically, he was the one who became the veterinarian, and Schofield ended up going premed to become a doctor, helping people.

If it looks good, eat it Pederson was a junior at River Falls when he got the call to veterinary college at the Universary of Minnesota. While there, he earned his bachelor’s and doctorate, while taking several of his classes with the medical students since the veterinary college was so new. It wasn’t easy either, especially without the help of student aid.

“Doctors made good money, but not the students,” Pederson said, adding that one of the students was so poor he had to eat out of the garbage. Pederson and another roommate, who lived at the clinic, resorted to dog food.

“We milked cows down at the university at 4 in the morning and stole the milk, and we had cereal and a hot plate. We put salt and pepper on the dog food,” but not the dried variety, Pederson insisted. “We took the best kind,” and added that it tasted similar to corned-beef hash. “It wasn’t that bad,” he said.

Although he was short on money, Pederson’s professor got them jobs at the clinic shortly after the Korean War. They taught

part-time and ran a nightly intern program, and during the summer months, he lived in Bloomer and worked for the state of Wisconsin testing cattle, taking blood samples and TB tests. Pederson graduated from the U of M in 1957, not long after the veterinary college first began in 1951. After becoming a veterinarian, he spent two years in Montana working for the federal government with military obligations, before opening his veterinary clinic out of his house near Frederic in 1959.

“It was mostly large animals in the early years … everybody had some cattle,” he said, and there were very few other vets in the area, other than Dr. Wilson in Milltown, Dr. Branstadt in Grantsburg and himself, who was basically on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. He covered a huge swath of northwestern Wisconsin and went as far north as Superior at times, while averaging 80,000 to 90,000 vehicle miles each year. He was a repeat customer at Larsen Auto in Frederic, where he’d buy a new car for about $800 each year, until about the mid-1960s when prices started going up.

A life of firsts Pederson remembers many of his earlier house calls, including his first procedure on a horse near Trade Lake. The mare had a stillborn colt in its womb, and the only way to save it was by doing emergency surgery to remove the colt.

“So here I was a year out of school, and I’d never done it before. I’d never done a Caesarean on a horse. They taught me, but I’d never done it. I think it was the first one ever done in this area,” he said. “I was glutton for punishment, but it was do or die.”

It was a difficult job, and it took a long time sewing everything back up after making such a large incision, but the horse lived through it, and Pederson charged the owner $35 for the job.

“They do Caesareans on horses now, but they take them to a big clinic where they have big gas machines and half a dozen people to help. But here I had to struggle myself,” said Pederson.

There were hundreds of other challenges for him over the years, with new viruses, diseases and the latest vaccines to treat it all. But sometimes, he simply had to improvise. One year, several dogs were dying in the Siren area, but he couldn’t figure out what was going on other than the dogs were bleeding in the bowels. At first, he thought someone had been poisoning them, but it was later discovered to be the Parvovirus.

“I started vaccinating them with a cat vaccine, and it helped,” Pederson said, until a new vaccine was eventually created to treat and save the dogs. There were other new viruses and diseases, too. Lyme disease wasn’t common when he first got his start, and pink eye wasn’t around either. There was sleeping sickness in horses about 25 years ago, black leg and many

other diseases and oddities too. About 15 years ago, Pederson delivered a twoheaded calf near Milltown that even blinked with all four eyes. The calf survived for a little while, but eventually died.

“There were a lot of freaks. I couldn’t get the calf out. I thought it was twins. I finally figured out it had two heads on it,” he said.

A calf with two heads was a first for him, but thousands of other new or interesting situations presented challenges over the years. Still, he, and the animals, adapted to the change, and so did his customers.

“When I started, farmers didn’t even have a syringe. I taught them all that stuff,” Pederson said.

There were many times when he simply couldn’t make a house call, so he taught farmers what to do in emergency situations, such as when a cow was stricken with milk fever. By using a goose quill and small hand pump, he would instruct farmers to pump air into the udder to help cure milk fever. It was one of the many remedies or procedures Pederson taught the local farming community in the event of an emergency situation.

Sauerkraut and cutting boards What many area residents will likely remember most about Pederson’s veterinary practices was his ability to keep prices reasonable, and in many cases, there was bartering involved.

“You’re dealing more with people than you are with animals,” he said, and recalled one incident where a dog had been hit by a school bus.

The owner rushed the dog to the clinic, but in order for the dog to breathe, Pederson had to put pressure on its lung with his hand. As he began working to save the dog, the owner ended up passing out on the floor of the clinic. Pederson was left with the decision to either save the dog, or help the owner who was passed out on the floor. Somehow, he managed to save the dog, and the owner was able to get back on his feet with the help of his wife who arrived moments later.

Pederson said he got a really nice cutting board for that and has received many other items over the years for his services when people didn’t have the means to pay. Jars of sauerkraut, jam or a roast or ham during holidays were common, and Pederson wouldn’t have had it any other way.

“I was hard up myself, and I realize how people are, so I didn’t always have to charge them,” he said.

Moving forward with faith There was just one year in Pederson’s 55year career that he hired another person to help out with his veterinary practice.

“I hired another guy, but that didn’t work out,” he said. But he was hardly alone.

Pederson first moved to Frederic in 1959 when he began his veterinary practice, but

about six years later, a drunk driver killed his wife and 2-year-old daughter in an automobile accident. Pederson pushed forward despite the tragedy, and there were other significant setbacks throughout his personal life, but he never stopped caring for others. So it seems fitting that almost 28 years ago, he’d meet up with his current wife, Linda, who has gone through personal tragedies of her own in life. But together, Linda and Larry managed to raise nine children. Both had adopted children from a previous marriage, and they each had two of their own children, totaling nine altogether. Along with 26 grandchildren, and they also have five great-grandchildren.

“It’s been tough at times, but Larry and I are stronger because of it. Absolutely,” said Linda, and Larry concurred. “We’re happy now. And we get along. And I’m the same person I used to be.”

Last year in October, Larry suffered a setback when he was hospitalized for a lifethreatening gastrointestinal condition, in which he suffered massive bleeding that couldn’t be stopped for nearly three days.

Doctors said he and Linda would probably need to start looking at hospice care, but Larry didn’t like that answer. On a Sunday morning, he began to pray, as he’d done so many other times throughout his life.

“He prayed very, very hard,” Linda said.

“And he knew the minute (the bleeding) stopped … less than 24 hours later, he was healed.” Afterward, Linda said the doctor came to her and said, “I believe in miracles, and this was one.”

The Pedersons have maintained a Christian faith throughout their entire lives, and it seems to have only gotten stronger through time.

“We believe very deeply, and we believe marriage is forever,” Linda said. “We’re friends with each other as well as being in love. And I respect him … I did for years before I married him.”

Although retirement for Larry has been a bit of a challenge, both remain upbeat about life, and are happy with the way things have worked out, especially through the veterinary clinic, where Larry, and eventually Linda, rooted their lives together.

For many years, Linda helped Larry at the clinic, after she retired from the Frederic Hospital, and the partnership was flawless.

“She’s the best help,” said Larry.

Back in January, the Pedersons sold the Frederic Veterinary Clinic to Dr. Greg Palmquist and his wife, Kathy. The Palmquists, who also own the Grantsburg Animal Hospital and Wild River Veterinary Clinic, will be holding part-time office hours at the Frederic Clinic.

“They work hard and are good veterinarians,” Larry said, adding later, “I feel very successful in what I’ve done.

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Siren changes liquor license ordinance

by Sherill Summer Leader staff writer SIREN - The Siren Village Board changed the wording to the ordinance regulating the number of Class A liquor licenses in the village during the village board meeting held Thursday, April 5.

The effect of the changes will be that the village can now issue four Class A liquor licenses. Currently there are three in use.

The changes come in part due to a letter

by Siren Chamber member Clover Meadow Winery last month. The winery stated it was contemplating expanding their business to include a wine shop in either Shell Lake or Siren, but the wine shop would require a Class A liquor license, and Siren didn’t have one available, according to the village ordinance.

The state regulates Class B liquor licenses used by bars and restaurants that serve alcohol. The village currently has seven Class B liquor licenses in the village.

But it is not the state, but the village board

that regulates Class A liquor licenses.

The village ordinance that regulated the Class A licenses used to state, before Thursday’s meeting, that the number of Class A licenses shall be 50 percent of the number of Class B licenses in the village, and if the number of Class B licenses was an odd number, the number of Class A licenses shall be rounded down.

Now the language reads that if the number of Class B licenses was an odd number, the number of Class A licenses shall be rounded up.

The effect is one more Class A license is availible for the winery, or any other business interested in a Class A license that acquires the only remaining license first.

Lions Club tree planting The Lions Club International wants to plant a million trees worldwide this year, and the Siren Lions have found spots for about 25 of those in the village. The Wood River Garden Center has trees that are 10

to 15 feet in height that will cost in the neighborhood of $4,000 to $5,000. If all goes well, the trees will be planted sometime this month. The Lions Club is still accepting donations to cover the cost of the trees. If interested in donating to the cause, contact the village office or Buzz Byrne at 715-349-2700.

Upcoming street and sidewalk work The plans to add curb, gutters and blacktop to First Street, in the west side of the village in the industrial park, is in its final stages. The bid opening is planned shortly before the next village board meeting.

Temporary access to businesses will be maintained throughout the construction process.

The village board approved a specialassessment levy for all property on First Avenue, between Main Street and Lake Street, for curb and gutter improvements; Meister and Meister and Bethany

Lutheran are both in the improvement district and will be assessed over a 10-year period.

Other business The village board approved expanded parking across from the fire hall along Hanson Avenue for the fire department.

The fire department will cover all the costs with expanding the parking lot. The parking area would not be limited to the fire department, so anyone using the Gandy Dancer Trail could also park there.

The village board approved changes to the site-plan-approval ordinance. All applicants for zoning permits already had to submit a site plan and enough plans of proposed buildings and such so that the village could determine if the application met all zoning requirements. Now, applicants must also submit the required zoning fee as listed in the village fee schedule.

Tools and spare tire aren’t enough to stop pursuit Minnesota woman tries to slow pursuing squad cars in high-speed chase from Osceola to Lorain

by Gary King Leader editor POLK COUNTY – A 22-year-old Minnesota woman was arrested late Tuesday night, April 3, after throwing a laundry list of items at pursuing squad cars during a 53-mile high-speed chase from one corner of Polk County to the other.

Tanya St. John, of Otsego, Minn., faces charges of recklessly endangering safety and resisting arrest. A passenger in the vehicle that was being chased, St. John allegedly threw a floor jack, at least two pry bars, a toolbox and a full-size spare tire at the pursuing police vehicle along with ar-

ticles of paper, clothing and CDs. Two adult males, the driver of the vehicle and another passenger, have yet to be located, Polk County Sheriff Peter Johnson said this week.

The chase involved nearly a dozen law Tanya St. John enforcement agencies, lasted approximately 41 minutes and reached speeds up to 90 miles per hour. St. John apparently was intent on slowing down pursuing police vehicles any way she knew how.

One Polk County sheriff’s deputy wrote in a report that St. John “opened the rear hatch while wearing a checkered blackand-white hoody and had a dark object in her hand consistent with a pistol, and I saw what appeared to be a muzzle flash

from a firearm and then the rear door shut again.”

Sheriff Johnson said the deputy may have seen the muzzle flash, but there is no evidence St. John took a shot. That part of the complaint was taken out of the charges at St. John’s initial court appearance.

Authorities did discover a loaded handgun in the vehicle, along with two other calibers of ammunition.

According to a Polk County sheriff’s report, the chase began when Osceola Police attempted to stop a 2002 green Chevrolet TrailBlazer in the village of Osceola for excessive speed and obstructed license plate.

Upon approaching the vehicle, it sped off in an attempt to elude the officer.

The fleeing vehicle ran north on Hwy. 35 and immediately began driving recklessly and in the wrong lane of traffic.

Other officers were requested to assist and made several attempts to deploy road

spikes to stop the offender, however the driver was able to avoid those attempts.

Part of the chase took place on the Gandy Dancer recreational trail.

It all ended in a farm field in the Town of Lorain near the intersection of CTH E and EE. The occupants abandoned the vehicle and ran into a large wooded area.

Officers were able to immediately take St. John into custody after a short K-9 search.

A mutual aid request was made to the Minnesota State Patrol, specifically for their air unit. After the helicopter search of the area using its Forward Looking Infrared, the remaining occupants were not located.

Assisting the Polk County Sheriff’s Department was the Osceola, St. Croix Falls, Centuria, Milltown, Luck and Amery police departments, Burnett and Barron County Sheriff’s offices, Wisconsin DNR and the Minnesota State Patrol. - with information from PCSD

Polk County Board will organize Tuesday, April 10 Only four new faces on board

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – The Polk County Board that takes office Tuesday, April 17, will have the fewest new faces since 1998.

Four new members will join the 19 returning members. This is a change from the elections of 2002, 2004 and 2006, which each elected 12 or more new supervisors.

But while this has been a relatively quiet election, with only four contested races, the newly elected board will spend the next year preparing for a major board change. The April 3 referendum reduces

the size of the Polk County Board from 23 members to 15 members after the 2014 election. The new board will need to draw new district lines that eliminate one third of the present members.

The meeting next Tuesday, a day meeting this time, will elect the county board chair and select the members of the 10 governing committees. Each supervisor sits on two committees, so there are only eight open seats on seven committees, including single seats on personnel, land and water, Golden Age Manor, highway, human services and property plus two seats on land information. Unless some incumbents want to change seats, there may be little change in the committee rosters.

The new board members are Tom Engel in District 8, the city of St. Croix Falls; Rick Scoglio, District 11, Apple River and Beaver; Tom Magnafici, District 16, Garfield and parts of the Towns of Osceola and Balsam Lake; and Jared Cockroft, District 23, the Town and village of Clear Lake. Scoglio served one term on the board, 2002 to 2004.

They are replacing four of the newer members on the outgoing county board.

Randy Korb, in District 8, was appointed to the board in November and served five months before being defeated by Engel.

Ken Sample, in District 11, was elected to two terms before retiring. In 2008, Sample defeated the person who defeated Scoglio

in 2004. Magnafici was elected to the only new seat created after the 2010 census. But that seat was created by putting two incumbents into one district. That was the seat where Russ Arcand defeated Larry Voelker after the votes were recounted on Tuesday. Voelker was appointed to the board in December 2008 and elected in 2010.

The last departing supervisor, Gerianne Christensen, served only one term and decided not to run again, leaving an open spot for Cockroft. The last time the Clear Lake seat was contested was 1994.

Two men face charges for stealing scrap metal from elderly man POLK COUNTY - Two Polk County men faces charges of burglary and theft after allegedly taking items to sell as scrap metal from an unoccupied home belonging to elderly man who now resides in a New Richmond nursing home.

Mack L. Greer, 32, rural Luck, and James. R. Luke, 24, of rural Amery, both face charges of burglary and theft.

According to a Polk County sheriff’s report, a person who was watching the

property for the owner, called authorities to say he witnessed the taking of scrap metal from the property. A sheriff’s deputy located three vehicles traveling north on CTH H at approximately 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, and stopped a black truck pulling a utility trailer full of various scrap metal.

The truck was driven by Greer with Luke as the passenger.

Greer allegedly told the officer he had

permission to take the metal but could not tell the officer immediately the name of the person. Greer then said the owner’s name but could not provide any other information.

A third person involved said he was asked by Greer and Luke to follow them to the house and that he just “stood around” and did not help them load the scrap metal, and when confronted by the man who was watching the property, they

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Mark Dahlberg retires from village board Grantsburg may have two open seats on council

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – Mark Dahlberg is retiring from Grantsburg village government after 43 years of service to the community. Dahlberg was first elected a village trustee in 1969 and succeeded James McNally as village president in 1995. He stepped down from that position after 14 years but continued on as a trustee from 2009 until now. His resignation will take effect Tuesday, April 17, when the new council elected April 3 takes office.

Dahlberg said the Grantsburg board has done well over the years to create employment in the village and bring business to the community. He added that the village boards have been productive and good to work with.

Dahlberg handed in his resignation letter at the end of the Monday, April 9, council meeting that was also the

Mark Dahlberg is retiring from Grantsburg village government after 43 years of service to the community. - File photo by Priscilla Bauer

last meeting for two more trustees. Jim Nelson did not run for re-election, and Dale Dresel was defeated for another term at the April 3 election.

The village will now look for a resident to fill the vacant seat and may have two vacant seats to fill. John Addison was elected to one of the three open seats at the election but may choose not to take the oath of office. Addison leases the Grantsburg Golf Course from the village, and the legal counsel for the village has advised that this could create a conflict of interest under two statutes.

If Addison declines the council position, the board would appoint one person for the two years of that seat and one person for the remaining year on the Dahlberg seat. Incumbent Val Johnson and newly elected Greg Peer were just elected to the other two-year terms. Glenn Rolloff and Dean Josephson hold the other trustee seats up for election next spring when the term of village President Roger Panek will also be up.

Addison must make his decision on accepting office by next Tuesday, April 17, and the village council will decide how to fill any vacancies at its meeting.

Grantsburg sets street repair plans for 2012 Approves pool management committee

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – The Grantsburg Village Board approved the street repair plans for 2012 at the monthly meeting of the council Monday, April 9. The major project will be the total rebuild of Oak Street from Madison Avenue, the village Main Street, across the river to Jackson Avenue.

A second project will mill and resurface the main downtown block of Madison from Oak Street to Pine Street. The last project will crack-seal Madison beyond Pine Street to Roberts. Some projects are still being bid, but the total cost of all the projects will not exceed $150,000.

Grantsburg may soon be saving $50,000 over five years by consolidating and refinancing all its outstanding debt.

A proposal presented by Ehlers, Inc., would combine $981,000 of debt, including the funds for the 2012 projects, into a 10-year State Trust Fund loan at 3 percent and, $857,000 of existing debt into a 20-year loan at 4 percent.

Brian Reilly of Ehlers explained the refinancing concept to the board and received approval to proceed with the details of the action. He will come to a future board meeting with the final details. Reilly said that the estimated savings of $50,000, including an estimated $10,000 savings the first year, would be savings after all the fees are accounted for.

The council authorized the pool management committee to carry out opening and operating the village pool this summer. Addison, chair of the committee, reported

that the group, which was established at the special village/school joint board meeting March 29, has already met on Thursday, April 5 and is looking at immediate projects including sandblasting, fixing a leak and finding out when and if the lift project needs to be completed.

The committee is setting up subcommittees on fundraising, operations, staffing and marketing. Committee members who volunteered on March 29 attended the April 5 meeting, or expressed an interest, include Addison, Vicky Drohman, Kari Java, Angie Bonander, Patty Bonneville (school board member), Johnson (village board member), Tasha Olson, Linda Anderson, Adriana Addison, Cindy Jensen, Amy Hall, Mike Amundson and Niki Olson.

Tearful parting after 10 years “We’ve accomplished what we accomplished”

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In response, Blesi stated that there were some key accomplishments he was proud of and that Anderson should be proud of. “We went through some changes and change is difficult. Thanks to the Anderson family for sharing Darrell all these years with the city.”

In other business, the council approved an utility easement for Lakeland Communications with a 3 to 1 vote.

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“We’ve accomplished what we accomplished, and most importantly, we survived,” Anderson said. “I’ve enjoyed the job and still do. I want to thank everybody for everything.”

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Community meeting on release Area hunters not worried about CWD of sex offender April 24 GRANTSBURG - Local and state officials have planned a public informational meeting on the proposed release of a Level 1 sex offender to the local community.

Sheriff Dean Roland is inviting all concerned citizens of the village of Grantsburg, and Towns of Anderson and Trade Lake, and any other interested persons, to attend the meeting, to be held Tuesday, April 24, at 7 p.m. at the Grantsburg High School auditorium.

“I would encourage everyone who reads this article to notify other interested people to make sure everyone has the opportunity to at least know this meeting is taking place and to attend,” Roland.

The identity and criminal history of the person who is moving back to the area after serving their sentence will be re-

vealed at the meeting, Roland said. He said there will be an opportunity for people at the meeting to ask questions of officials.

The person will be living in a house on the southeast corner of Hwy. 87 and CTH O. The meeting is being presented by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections, the Sexual Offender Registry, Wisconsin Probation and Parole office, the Burnett County Sheriff’s Deptartment and the Office of the county victim/witness coordinator.

Roland also noted that, by law, sexual offenders must return to the county of jurisdiction after they complete their prison sentences. - Gary King

by Rich Kremer Wisconsin Public Radio NORTHWEST WISCONSIN - The announcement that chronic wasting disease has been found in northwestern Wisconsin has generated headlines, but some hunters and business owners are not too concerned.

The deer that tested positive for chronic wasting disease was found just west of Shell Lake. Rick Anderson owns AAA Sports in Spooner, about six miles north of there. He says people in northern Wisconsin love their venison and that’s not about to change, “It’ll bring attention to where they’ll probably be a little more cautious if they see an animal they don’t feel is maybe quite right. But as far as the CWD really having a huge affect, I want to say no.”

Anderson says hunters are more worried about wolves or bears killing deer than CWD.

In rural Frederic, about 12 miles west of where the CWD was found, Michelle Malinovsky owns and operates the Indian Creek Tavern. She says deer hunting season is by far her busiest time of year, and she doesn’t expect any different come fall, “Everybody seems to think that it’s been around for so many years it’s not going to affect them, they’re not going to worry about it.”

The DNR has enacted a ban on deer baiting in Washburn County, which could also include Barron, Polk and Burnett counties. Malinovski says hunters aren’t likely to give up their feed piles either, “It’s not going to stop them.”

The DNR says it will begin collecting roadkill deer to find if this was an isolated case of CWD or if it’s spread to others in the area. Chronic wasting disease affects the nervous system of deer, moose and elk.

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Motorcycle crash fatal for Trego couple

by Jessica Beecroft Washburn County Register staff writer BARRON COUNTY – A Trego couple lost their lives last week when their motorcycle collided with a truck at what has become known as one of that county’s more dangerous intersections.

Gustav Zittlow, 65, and Cynthia Zittlow, 55, were northbound on Hwy. 53 last Friday, April 6, when they struck a truck driven by Richard Caton, 59, of Dayton, Minn., which was crossing Hwy. 53 on CTH V. The accident was reported at 6:44 p.m.

The couple was pronounced dead at the scene. Caton and his passenger, Jacqueline Caton, 57, also of Dayton, were treated for minor injuries.

Northbound lanes of Hwy. 53 were closed for several hours with the assis-

tance of the Barron County Sheriff’s Department and the Wisconsin State Patrol.

The rate of fatal accidents at the Hwy. 53/CTH V intersection over the years was three times the state average and the DOT recommended the construction of an overpass to make it safer. Construction on that project is expected to be completed this fall.

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There will also be recall elections for lieutenant governor and four state senators.

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There was an article written in the March 28 Leader, ”Supernatural” not so super, addressing a St. Croix Falls Public Library event planned for the weekend of April 13 that was scaled down after complaints. I was among the many who voiced concerns. I feel burdened to share with the community what was really planned to be offered to people of all ages.

The events that were planned were advertised on the library’s Web site as follows: “Secrets of the Witch Revealed …

Lady Ocalat … a practicing witch, tarot reader and psychic medium, will demonstrate the uses of powerful ritual tools, like the crystal ball … and how movies such as “Harry Potter” and “The Lord of the Rings” only hint at the real magic of witchcraft. Uncover the truth behind … powerful ancient instruments of witchery, and learn about the different forms of divination including the tarot, palmistry, runes, the Pendulum, and the Ouija board. Show student ID for free admission …” Three additional speakers were scheduled to teach about topics including channeling (entering a meditative state in order to convey messages from a spiritual guide) and becoming a medium (a person through whom the spirits of the dead are able to contact the living).

As a community we need to be watchful of what we are exposing ourselves, and more importantly, our children to. This is not just about the library. These practices are rooted in evil and are trying to reach and influence our hearts, minds and souls through any avenue they may be allowed!

There is a real spiritual battle being waged for souls. The Word of God says in Ephesians 6:12 “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”

I know many young people who have turned to dark practices of the occult to find help, hope, or were just curious of its power. These people were deceived and did not find lasting fulfillment, but bondage; they were led into deeper misery, some even hearing voices telling them to kill themselves! Jesus told us in John 10:10, “The thief (Satan) comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life and have it to the full.” There is hope! It is found in the Lord Jesus Christ!

So, let us pray for our community that God’s will may be done and that his name will be honored in all we do. Jesus came for us. He loved us, he died for us, he rose from the dead, and he reigns today and forever so that all who call on his name will find hope in salvation and freedom from bondage!

Jennifer Cox Milltown

Don’t like ObamaCare?

Last week’s question

Then you won’t like this either: Millions of Americans would have received a couple hundred dollars in health insurance rebates if ObamaCare had been in effect in 2010. According to a new Commonwealth Fund analysis*, health insurance companies would have had to refund $2 billion, $17 million to Wisconsinites.

ObamaCare won’t allow health insurance companies to take your money and give huge profits to their shareholders; they must now spend at least 80 percent of

your dollars on your health care costs or refund the difference to you.

If ObamaCare is ruled unconstitutional, invest immediately in health insurance companies. You’ll do well.

Don’t like government rules? Then, I guess you’re OK with uninsured drivers on the road, paying for your uninsured neighbor’s coronary bypass surgery, or your health insurance company dropping you if your bills get too high. Or how about letting utility companies charge you whatever they want? The thinking person is not anti-government, but for just-right government.

If you are one who believes the political trash talk about ObamaCare, you may not know all the good stuff that’s in it, most of which you’d probably like. Check it out again.

We pay twice as much per person for health care as any other wealthy country and still have 50 million uninsured; health care is bankrupting America. It’s not perfect, but ObamaCare offers a pretty good start to getting us out of this mess.

Anyone want to start over in today’s Washington? * https://webmail.medicine.wisc.edu/gw/ webacc?action=Item.Read&User.context=bb685490a6b69ceda064bf303284b979 2f7a&Item.drn=150547z17z0&merge=msgitem&Item.index=16&Item.displayExternalImages=1/ Norman Jensen, MD Madison and Siren

The choice is clear When Scott Walker ran for office, he promised to balance the budget and pay off Wisconsin’s $3.6 billion deficit. He has done both without tax increases or major layoffs.

And, teachers can now be rewarded and retain their positions based on merit rather than just tenure.

Although the general education fund was cut, the tools provided within the budget bill allowed school districts to shop for health insurance and other measures that more than made up for the cuts.

Many districts came out far ahead.

Walker also said he would create jobs and make Wisconsin a better place for business. There have been 17,800 jobs created in just the first three months of 2012 and several companies have chosen Wisconsin to start or move their companies.

Wisconsin’s unemployment rate is at a three-year low of 6.9 percent, far below the national average and some neighboring states.

In Illinois, Gov. Quinn chose to raise taxes and pay homage to the unions. As a result of his agenda, Illinois now has $8.5 billion in unpaid bills and has raised income taxes by 66 percent. The corporate tax rate was increased by 46 percent, causing several companies to depart the state, leaving Illinois with a 9.1-percent unemployment rate.

While Moody’s has called Wisconsin “credit positive,” they have downgraded Illinois’ bond rating to the lowest in the nation. And, Illinois now has an $83 billion shortfall for the public employee retirement system. So, what good are those benefits if there is no money to pay them?

Dr. Neil E. Olson Siren

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Unity pursues CNA program for students The budget process for the 2012-13 school year is just beginning, and Quimby was asked to make a presentation to the finance committee when it meets next.

Board President Debbie Peterson said that the committee might not meet for a couple more months.

Quimby said he would put together a packet of information to present to the finance committee at that time.

Class of 2012 plans trip to Wisconsin Dells

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE — Plans are falling into place for establishing a certified nursing assistant program at Unity Schools which will give students the opportunity to gain high school credits while working toward a career.

School nurse Kirsten Wagner told the board that the CNA class and certification is a prerequisite for most health-care careers, including premed, nursing and dentistry. A CNA typically works under the supervision of a doctor or nurse, providing direct patient care such as bathing and feeding.

The need for CNAs is growing, said Wagner, and is expected to continue to grow. In fact, she said, it is estimated that it will grow 21 percent by 2014.

Wagner told the board that she is a state-approved CNA instructor. She will write the curriculum and provide classroom, as well as clinical, instruction and supervision.

The state requires 120 class hours, including 32 to 40 hours of clinical practicum. Another requirement is that the clinical practicum be through a longterm-care facility, and United Pioneer Home in Luck has agreed to host it, she said. The program will be accredited and students will receive high school credit.

The district has already begun the process of acquiring state approval, said Wagner. A meeting is scheduled for next week with the state consultant. Once that meeting takes place, the school can formally apply for the program.

The state has 90 days to approve the application, she said.

If approved, Unity High School will be the only high school in Northwest Wisconsin with its own CNA curriculum and instructor. Tentative plans are to implement the program during the second semester of the 2012-13 school year.

“I think it’s a great opportunity,” Wagner told the board. The board gave approval to the plans.

Senior trip Unity High School seniors are making plans for celebrating their final days at school, and these plans were given the goahead by the school board at its Tuesday, April 10, meeting.

Addressing the board on behalf of the seniors was class representative Amanda Minke, who presented information on both the senior class trip and the senior banquet. The senior trip requires board approval, which was given without hesitation.

With that approval, members of the Class of 2012 will head to Kalahari Resorts

Legislative accomplishments mark close of session The recently concluded 2011-12 legislative session marked a historic period in our state. While a handful of issues often grabbed the headlines, this session was also remarkably productive and resulted in the passage of a large number of bipartisan bills. In fact, 96 percent of the 288 bills passed by both houses of the state Legislature were approved with bipartisan support.

The top priorities of the state Legislature this session focused on getting Wisconsin’s fiscal house in order and improving our state’s climate for job creation. To this end, an over $3 billion budget shortfall was eliminated while

Unity senior Amanda Minke gave the school board a presentation on the senior class trip to Wisconsin Dells, planned for May 18-19. — Photos by Mary Stirrat in Wisconsin Dells, leaving early Friday morning, May 18, and returning Saturday, May 19. Cost per student for the trip is $30, thanks to the solid balance in the senior account.

Students will travel by chartered coach, then stay four per room at Kalahari.

“I think most of us deserve it,” Minke joked with the board.

Minke also informed the board of the class banquet, which will be held Wednesday evening, May 16, on the St. Croix River aboard the Taylors Falls Queen.

The group will depart from the boat dock at 7 p.m. for a two-hour boat tour and dinner, at a cost of $12 per person.

Common Core Standards Over the past 18 years, since state educational standards were first required, the government and schools have been trying to devise ways to measure and improve academic performance.

Nationwide efforts include No Child Left Behind, established in 2001, and more recently Common Core State Standards, adopted by Wisconsin in 2010.

Middle school principal and curriculum director Elizabeth Jorgensen presented information to the board on CCSS, including a YouTube video that shows the United States ranking 14 around the world in math, science and reading.

All but five or six states have adopted the CCSS, which provide for consistent standards and testing between all states.

Right now, Jorgensen said, each state has its own curriculum, standards and tests, so students are learning at different rates.

This makes it difficult in today’s world where families move from one state to another so readily.

CCSS mandates exactly what will be taught at every grade level, eliminating

Sheila

Harsdorf 10th District Senate achieving a net reduction in the state tax burden. Overdue bills of $800 million were paid, and borrowing was reduced, resulting in an improvement in Wisconsin’s credit rating outlook.

We continue to see the positive results from these efforts, building on the improvements last year in the state’s credit outlook and in a number of business climate rankings. A recent Tax Foundation study found that Wisconsin was the fourth best state for new job creators, and

Unity School nurse Kirsten Wagner is developing a certified nursing assistant program for Unity students. the guesswork of when certain information should be disseminated. It also forces a common language across the country, Jorgensen said, so testing will be nationwide rather than statewide.

Funding will be tied to adoption of the standards, which will first be implemented in math and language arts. The school’s math curriculum might not see much change, Jorgensen said, but the language arts program will.

Currently, she said, the school uses a lot of literature and fiction in its language arts curriculum. Under CCSS, the focus will change to informational texts. By fourth grade, 45 percent of the reading that students do will be informational texts, increased to 55 percent by the end of middle school. More than 70 percent will be informational by the time a student graduates from high school.

Youth hockey Rick Quimby, president of the Grantsburg Youth Hockey Association, met with the board to discuss the girls hockey cooperative, consisting of students from Webster, Siren, Grantsburg, St. Croix Falls and Unity.

This past year, he said, there were 15 girls, including one Unity student, on the varsity team. Despite a year of tough competition, illness and injury, the team ended with 12 wins and 12 losses.

The Grantsburg association and the Burnett County association work together, he said, and have a combined budget of $300,000.

At this point, all funds are generated through fundraisers, donations, parent contributions and concessions.

However, Quimby said, the associations have agreed to seek financial support of $1,000 from each school participating in the cooperative to help offset costs. the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that Wisconsin has added over 17,000 private sector jobs in the first two months of this year.

At the same time, many important, bipartisan bills were passed that addressed concerns raised by citizens, law enforcement and local elected officials. These bills included several that I authored or co-sponsored, including: • banning dangerous synthetic marijuana and stimulants often marketed as bath salts, • addressing funding for the new St. Croix River Crossing, • repealing car insurance regulations that increased rates on consumers, • ensuring regional representation on the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, and

Refinancing The board took final steps to finalize refinancing a 2004 loan that was borrowed from the state trust fund for postretirement benefits. Refinancing the $1,204,636 loan will mean a savings of more than $98,000 for the district.

The refinancing was handled by Robert W. Baird, a Milwaukee firm, which offered the loan for sale. Local Bremer Bank outbid other interested parties to buy the loan at 3.75 percent interest. Originally the interest rate was 5.25 percent.

Not only is the interest rate going to be lower, said district Administrator Brandon Robinson, but the note will be paid off a year earlier, in 2022 rather than 2023.

Other business • Meal costs at the school will increase 10 cents for the 2012-13 school year, and for each of the five years after that, said Robinson. The increase is necessary in order to be reimbursed through the USDA free and reduced lunch program, he said.

• Resignations were accepted from sixth-grade teacher Craig Miles, high school business and information technology teacher Al Arndt, third-grade teacher Merrilynne Haugen and high school physical education teacher Chris Lesneski.

The board expressed appreciation to Miles for his 27 years with the district, and Arndt and Haugen for 32 years each.

Rick Quimby is president of the Grantsburg Youth Hockey Association.

• repealing costly mandates on local governments.

In addition to the bills listed above, several bills I introduced that began as ideas brought forth by citizens were passed, such as considering the presence of a child during sentencing for domestic violence, allowing the permitting of overheight loads of hay and straw and reducing red tape for dairy cooperative members in claiming the dairy cooperative investment credit.

Even as the legislative session has concluded, study committees and work on issues will continue. Please stay in touch by calling my office at 800-862-1092 or sending me an e-mail at Sen.Harsdorf@legis.wi.gov.

“Sleeping Beauty” to be performed at Siren April %& and %' SIREN - The Golden Age of Hollywood comes to life, especially this weekend, when over 50 local young people from Siren team up with two professional actors to present Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre’s original musical adaptation of the classic “Sleeping Beauty.”

Performances will take place on Satur-

day, April 14, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 15, at 1 p.m. in the Siren School Auditorium.

The show was written by PFCT Associate Director Megan K. Pence and veteran tour actor Daniel L. Stock. This unique version plays out on a movie set where everything seems to go wrong. It’s lights

out for the movie studio unless Sleeping Beauty can wake up and save the picture!

The local cast features Siren students in grades two through 12. Prairie Fire Children’s’ Theatre professionals Morgan McLaughin and Elizabeth Dunn codirect this production and will play the roles of a bumbling hypnotist and the queen diva

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of all stage mothers.

Tickets are available at the door.

This Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre residency is being sponsored by Moms For Kids. - submitted

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Recognizing child abuse What everyone should know STATEWIDE – The first step in helping abused children is learning to recognize the symptoms of child abuse. Although child abuse is divided into four types – physical abuse, neglect, sexual abuse and emotional maltreatment, the types are more typically found in combination than alone. A physically abused child for example is often emotionally maltreated as well, and a sexually abused child may be also neglected. Any child at any age may experience any of the types of child abuse.

Recognizing child abuse Be alert to signs like these that may signal the presence of child abuse.

The child: • Shows sudden changes in behavior or school performance • Has not received help for physical or medical problems brought to the parents attention • Has learning problems that cannot be attributed to specific physical or psychological causes • Is always watchful, as though preparing for something bad to happen • Lacks adult supervision • Is overly compliant, an overachiever, or too responsible, or • Comes to school early, stays late and does not want to go home.

The parent or other adult caregiver: • Shows little concern for the child, rarely responding to the school’s requests for information, for conferences or for home visits • Denies the existence of, or blames the child for, the child’s problems in school or at home • Asks the classroom teacher to use harsh physical discipline if the child misbehaves • Sees the child as entirely bad, worthless, or burdensome

• Demands perfection or a level of physical or academic performance the child cannot achieve or looks primarily to the child for care, attention and satisfaction of emotional needs.

The parent and child: • Rarely touch or look at each other • Consider their relationship entirely negative, or • State that they do not like each other.

None of these signs proves that child abuse is present in a family. Any of them may be found in any parent or child at one time or another. But when these signs appear repeatedly or in combination, they should cause the educator to take closer look at the situation and to consider the possibility of child abuse. That second look may reveal further signs of abuse or signs of a particular kind of child abuse.

Signs of physical abuse Consider the possibility of physical abuse when the child: • Has unexplained burns, bites, bruises, broken bones or black eyes • Has fading bruises or other marks noticeable after an absence from school • Seems frightened of the parents and protests or cries when it is time to go home from school • Shrinks at the approach of adults, or • Reports injury by a parent or another adult caregiver.

Consider the possibility of physical abuse when the parent or other adult caregiver: • Offers conflicting, unconvincing or no explanation for the child’s injury • Describes the child as “evil,” or in some other very negative way • Uses harsh physical discipline with the child, or • Has a history of abuse as a child.

Signs of neglect Consider the possibility of neglect when the child:

Couple meets with representatives

Robert and Lorraine Warwas recently returned from Washington, D.C., after meeting with Sen. Herb Kohl (pictured above), Sen. Ron Johnson and Wisconsin’s 28th District Rep. Sean Duffy regarding the recent advances in Fragile X research. Fragile X is an inherited intellectual disability affecting 100,000 Americans. FX is also now known to be the most common genetic cause of autism. The most exciting news in the research world regarding FX is that there are now drug trials going on that are minimizing and/or actually eliminating the core symptoms of FX. The Warwases are hopeful for the future for their two boys, Jordan, 23, and Jarvis, 21, who have the condition. – Photo submitted

Burnett Democrats endorse Baldwin Wisconsin, according to a news BURNETT COUNTY - The release from the BCD this week.

Burnett County Democratic “She will work for economic Party has endorsed Tammy growth, a balanced approach to Baldwin for Wisconsin’s open deficit reduction, and protectU.S. Senate seat in the Nov. 6 ing Wisconsin manufacturers election. and jobs, while supporting “Tammy is the quintessenhigh-quality affordable educatial Democrat,” said Burnett tion. Tammy will be a voice for County Democratic Chairman restoring women’s rights in the Richard Costerisan. “She emU.S. Senate. She is an advocate bodies all the qualities Democfor saving homeowners from rats look for in a candidate foreclosure, saving our enviand promotes policy positions Tammy Baldwin ronment and reducing governthat we hold dear. As Democment waste.” rats, we are looking forward to “We are extremely excited to have her election this fall. Tammy will take our Wisconsin values to the U.S. Senate just like Tammy as our candidate. She is exciting the she has represented her constituents in base as well as moderates and conservaWisconsin’s 2nd Congressional District tives,” said Costerisan. “We think she has a long future as a Wisconsin representative since 1999.”

Baldwin will continue her fight to sup- in the U.S. Senate.” - from Burnett County port the middle-class working families of Democrats

• Is frequently absent from school • Begs or steals food or money from classmates • Lacks needed medical or dental care, immunizations, or glasses • Is consistently dirty and has severe body odor • Lacks sufficient clothing for the weather • Abuses alcohol or other drugs, or • States there is no one at home to provide care.

Consider the possibility of neglect when the parent or other adult caregiver: • Appears to be indifferent to the child • Seems apathetic or depressed • Behaves irrationally or in a bizarre manner, or • Is abusing alcohol or other drugs.

Signs of sexual abuse Consider the possibility of sexual abuse when the child: • Has difficulty walking or sitting • Suddenly refuses to change for gym or to participate in physical activities • Demonstrates bizarre, sophisticated, or unusual sexual knowledge or behavior • Becomes pregnant or contracts a venereal disease, particularly if under age 14 • Runs away or • Reports sexual abuse by a parent or another adult caregiver.

Consider the possibility of sexual abuse when the parent or other adult caregiver: • Is unduly protective of the child, severely limits the child’s contact with other children, especially of the opposite sex • Is secretive and isolated, or • Describes marital difficulties involving family power struggles or sexual relations.

Signs of emotional maltreatment Consider the possibility of emotional maltreatment when the child: • Shows extremes in behavior, such as overly compliant or demanding behavior, extreme passivity or aggression • Is either inappropriately adult (parenting other children, for example) or inappropriately infantile (frequently rocking or head-banging, for example) • Is delayed in physical or emotional development • Has attempted suicide, or • Reports a lack of attachment to the parent.

Consider the possibility of emotional maltreatment when the parent or other adult caregiver: • Constantly blames, belittles, or berates the child • Is unconcerned about the child and refuses to consider offers of help for the child’s school problems, or • Overtly rejects the child. – Adapted from Prevent Child Abuse America at www.preventchildabuse.org Throughout the month of April, the Polk County Child Advocacy Referral Interagency Network Group will be promoting a countywide Blue Ribbon Campaign through various activities. You may notice blue ribbon yard signs and parenting information throughout the communities, hear information over the radio, see articles in the paper and talk to your kids about what they heard at school.

Stop child abuse! Together, we can make sure it doesn’t hurt to be a child. submitted

Conservation, mining, tribal groups to hold meetings to create iron ore mining bill

by Mike Simonson Wisconsin Public Radio NORTHERN WISCONSIN - Groups on the opposite end of the debate over an iron ore mine permitting bill are getting together behind the scenes to work out new legislation.

With the encouragement of Gov. Walker and mining bill sponsors from both parties, the National Wildlife Federation’s Director has met with the president of the Wisconsin Mining Association to lay the groundwork for future meetings. Mining Association director Kennan Wood says along with geologists and environmental groups, mining interests would be at the table, “And ask them whether or not that piece of legislation will work for them, because if we create legislation that doesn’t work for an investor, then we’re not creating legislation that works for Wisconsin.

And that’s not to suggest we don’t care about the environment. You have to take

a look at the environment as well, but there’s a balance.”

Wood hopes to get something done this year, “We definitely have to get beyond the upcoming recall elections in both the Senate and gubernatorial races. Our hope would be we could get something done before November elections, but you never know.”

Wisconsin Wildlife Federation Director George Meyer says progress will be made if partisan politics are put aside, “Once that occurs, the science and practicality of things sort of goes out the window. I believe that over the next few months, a few of us working around a larger table would be able to bridge most of the gap, maybe all of the gap.”

Meyer says conservation groups, the Bad River Tribe, local governments, along with mining interests should be at that larger table. He believes a solution can be reached this year.

Protest candidates run again

by Rich Kremer Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIDE - Last week, the Republican Party of Wisconsin announced plans to run protest candidates in the upcoming recall elections. Of the six Republicans running as Democrats two of them have prior experience.

There are three Democrats registered to run against Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch in a recall election. One of them is a wellknown Republican from western Wisconsin. Some call Isaac Weix of Elmwood a fake Democrat while others call him a protest candidate. But what separates him from the majority of other Republicans forcing primaries in recall elections is that he’s done it before. Last summer, Weix ran as a Democrat against Shelly Moore, a schoolteacher hoping to unseat Republican state Sen. Sheila Harsdorf. He says he was picked by the Republican Party of Wisconsin to run again as a Democrat, “I thought the last time this was going to be

over and then this rolls out again and hopefully I’m done running for a while after this.”

This is Weix’s third candidacy in three years. In 2010, he ran as a Republican in the 93rd Assembly District. He says he’s not worried about how his two runs as a Democrat will affect a possible return to the Republican ticket, “Sure there’s going to be people out there with a bad taste in their mouths, but you know what, every politician out there, as soon as you put a letter behind your name people are going to hate you no matter what you stand for or what you do.”

Gladys Huber of Mequon, who declined an interview, is another Republican running her second campaign as a Democrat.

Last year, she ran against Democrat state Rep. Sandy Pasch in the failed recall attempt on state Sen. Alberta Darling. Now, Huber is doing the same in Gov. Scott Walker’s recall election.

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ATV park grant on hold Most committee members seek compromise to noise problem

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer LUCK — Tonight, Wednesday, April 11, the Luck Village Board will review comments and recommendations resulting from a March 31 sound test at a proposed ATV park north of the village.

An ad hoc ATV committee conducted the sound test, and last week agreed to recommend that the village board does not at this time pursue a grant to develop the park.

The proposal has sparked a great deal of controversy, with strong opposition from “quiet sports” enthusiasts as well as owners of adjacent property. Although the 40acre parcel of land under consideration for the ATV park is owned by the village and is within the village limits, it is surrounded on three sides by land in the Town of Luck.

Six of the nine committee members attended the sound check, and all admitted there were noise issues at two of the residences near the proposed park. Four of those six felt a compromise could be reached by keeping the trail further inside the property boundaries or by constructing berms.

The other two members, one who lives adjacent to the property and one who lives nearby, felt the location is not suitable for an ATV park and that it should not be developed.

Once again the meeting drew a large crowd, the majority of whom were opposed. Village Administrator Kristina Handt said she believed the meeting was to only include discussion by the committee and had asked members of the Luck Area ATV Club, who are in favor of the project, not to attend.

How it started During the course of the evening’s discussion, Handt answered questions about how the project got started.

In October 2010, she said, while at a meeting of the Gandy Dancer Trail Commission, she became aware of the controversy over ATV use on the trail. The Minnesota segment of the trail allows ATV use, as does Douglas County.

Polk and Burnett counties had a different type of funding to develop the trail and cannot allow ATVs on the Gandy Dancer. Some people in Burnett County, Handt said, would be in favor of opening the trail to ATVs, but at this time it is not an option in Polk County.

Understanding about the controversy of ATVs on the trail, Handt said, she came back to the village to discuss whether interests of this recreational group could be served by establishing a park.

The next month, November 2010, the village plan commission met and discussed the idea. Handt met personally with Brook Waalen, a strong opponent of motorized sports. Interest grew among ATV’ers, who formed the Luck Area ATV Club early in 2011.

“It wasn’t initially the ATV club that came to us,” Handt told the audience, adding that she initiated the idea.

Other issues came to the forefront for village government, including economic development and housing, and the ATV park was put on the back burner. However, ATV use is a growing form of recreation and recreation is the third priority identified in the village strategic plan.

Last December the village board approved setting aside plans for a concept plan for a proposed ATV park, and the plan was presented this past January.

In an interview after last week’s meeting, Handt said that it was late January when she began to hear from those opposed to the park. Both sides showed up at the February 2012 meeting of the plan commission and the controversy led to the creation of an ad hoc committee to look into the concerns of the opposition.

The committee includes members of both the village and town boards, the ATV club, and concerned neighbors.

Funding Discussions and planning began in earnest during recent months due to a grant opportunity through the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources that would provide 100 percent funding for the project. The grant is funded completely by ATV registration fees rather than tax dollars.

The deadline for this year’s grant cycle is April 15. At last Wednesday’s meeting, as well as the committee’s March 21 meeting and the village board’s March 14 meeting, officials agreed that applying for the grant this year should take a back seat to addressing the concerns of neighbors.

March 31 test Several members of the audience said that, for a variety of reasons, they felt the March 31 sound test was not accurate.

Stephanie Lundeen and Ryan Byl both said that since there were no trails on the property the routes of the ATVs were not what they would be once the trails are established.

At the ATV park in Barron County, Lundeen said, the ATVs are not allowed within one-half mile of a residence.

“Let’s follow suit,” she said. “It’s courteous.”

ATV club President Lisa Anderson said that the riders were going for the “worst-case scenario” by driving as

close to the property lines as they could, given the trees and terrain. At one point they were even on one of the neighboring properties, she said.

Addressing a comment that the riders were going easy rather than doing a typical ride, Anderson said that the terrain itself meant that the riders had to rev their machines.

“It’s a really pretty chunk of land,” Anderson said.

“We’re not about ripping around. I don’t want to see it ripped up.”

Other complaints about the sound check were that the wind wasn’t in the right direction to carry the sound to some of the residences, and that the voices of the riders shouting to each other was at least as loud as the machines.

On the other hand, said Greg Marsten, the park would be closed to ATV use from November to May, so during ATV season there would be leaves on the trees to block the noise.

Other issues While noise was the biggest concern for the neighbors, other issues were raised as well. Questions were asked about maintenance and enforcement of rules, and to the first question Handt replied that the state provides 50 percent of the dollars needed to maintain the park. This funding is also from ATV registration fees rather than tax dollars.

Regarding enforcement, discussion at last week’s meeting as well as those previous indicated that rules would be posted, the ATV club would take care of litter and garbage, and the village police department would patrol that area like other parts of the village. The police department would also be responsible for locking the entrance gate each night, with the village public works crew opening it in the morning when they check on the wastewater treatment plant.

Ione Barron, who lives near the proposed park, said she was more concerned about those who will violate the rules. What about the ATV’er that comes in at 2 a.m., she asked. In response, the committee indicated that locking the gate and regular police coverage would address this concern. Barron then pointed out that some of the roads by the proposed park are governed by the town rather than the village of Luck, and the village police will have no jurisdiction there.

Barron’s husband, Jack, has been a member of the ad hoc committee and he asked about liability and how the park could benefit the village.

Handt said that since the park will be professionally designed and have no admission fee it will fall under the “recreational immunity” clause just like the golf course.

This means the park would be covered with no additional premium.

In response to how it will help the village, Handt said that there will be no direct benefit, but there will be indirect economic benefit to local businesses. Users of the park could buy gas, food or other products from village businesses.

Committee member and village Trustee Bob Determan added that he has heard from some people interested in riding ATVs from St. Croix Falls to Duluth, so there might be riders interested in spending a night in Luck while on a long ride.

Other uses The question was raised of whether the village had considered other uses for the property that might be a better fit with its rural location. Suggestions such as a community garden or a sculpture garden were mentioned The problem, said committee member and town Supervisor Greg Marsten, is that the property was used as a landfill and is potentially tainted.

Chad Ogilvie, a committee member in support of the project, said that there are other places already conducive to a sculpture or community garden. The ATV park, he said, is about providing an opportunity for a group that wants to recreate locally but has nowhere to go.

Ogilvie added that he does not own an ATV. Several people suggested that the property be left as is, but town chair and committee member Dean Johansen said that the village must do what is in the best interest of its residents. The property could be used for light industrial, he noted.

The bottom line, said Johansen, is that village taxpayers have the right to see that village property is used in the optimum way.

Pointing to opposition that has been expressed to light industry on the property as well as development as an ATV park, along with its potentially tainted state, Marsten said that it appears there really is no use for the land.

Taxpayers of the village own the property, he said, and any type of development will have an impact.

“There’s a strong ‘not in my backyard’ feeling,” he said.

The property has created a “wealth of pain,” but the fact is that recreational activities have a financial impact.

There have been a great deal of tax dollars spent on development of quiet sports in the area, including the Gandy Dancer and Straight Lake State Park. This ATV park, Marsten continued, would be funded by user fees, putting the cost burden on those who will use it rather than taxpayers in general.

Regarding noise from voices and machines, he said, some people would consider this to be sounds of families enjoying themselves.

Brook Waalen, a silent sports proponent who lives sev-

eral miles northeast of the village, urged the committee not to throw the neighbors “under the bus,” saying that committee members should visit the Cattail Trail to see how loud the ATVs really are.

“None of us moved out here for the paycheck,” he said.

“We like our space. We like our quiet. I’m just baffled by the attitude.”

Jackie Hayes, a member of the committee who owns property adjacent to the proposed park, asked whether the group could brainstorm to come up with different uses and look for grants to fund something different.

“Clearly there are ways of making it public use that aren’t so invasive.”

Hayes’ property, along with that owned by Bruce Campbell, were the two locations where the sounds of ATVs during the March 31 sound test were considered too loud by the committee.

Results Although the agenda for last week’s meeting did not include public comments, the committee allowed for both public comments and back-and-forth dialogue.

After more than an hour of interacting with the public, committee member Bob Determan asked for comments from the other committee members. The committee had been charged with making a recommendation to the village board at its April 11 meeting All committee members admitted that there were noise issues at the Hayes/Carlson home and the Campbell home. Ogilvie and Ross Anderson both indicated that they would like to find a compromise to mitigate the noise issues at these two homes while allowing the park to proceed.

“I feel for the people that are right there,” admitted Anderson, adding that if he were one of those two neighbors he, too, would be concerned about protecting his own piece of “Shangri-La.” Hayes noted the noise issues at her home and the Campbell home, saying it was “invasive.”

The committee, she reminded the groups, had been established with the purpose of determining whether the noise was disruptive.

“That’s the answer to the question, in my opinion,” she said. “Was there substantial disruption? The answer is yes.”

Hayes also mentioned that dust, maintenance, supervision and traffic were additional issues.

Johansen was unable to attend the sound check, but he said that if he were a village trustee he’d be looking at how to use the land in the best interest of the taxpayers.

The issue is not a referendum, with property owners getting a vote in what happens, he said. The decision lies with the village board, which has the power to do what is in the best interest of the village.

“It’s not a show of hands,” he said. “It’s not about who has the loudest voice or makes the best comments.”

Public officials have to find a balance, he said, but may feel it is not worth the intrusion on the neighbors.

Johansen was interrupted by Waalen, who stood and pointed his finger at Johansen and argued that the only reason that the project wasn’t continuing was “because we stopped you.” Johansen pointed his finger back, saying “Nothing yet has been stopped. Maybe it will be, but we don’t know.”

The committee gathered comments and opinions and has sought facts, Johansen said, but the issue has not been decided one way or the other.

Phil Warhol was also unable to attend the check, but said he had heard about the issues at the two homes. His thought was to test again once the leaves are out, and to see if redesigning the course would alleviate the problems.

Lisa Anderson said that she felt the test was fairly accurate, and agreed that it was loud at both the Hayes/Carlson and the Campbell home. She also said that neither she nor the club had intended to anger anyone over the idea, and apologized if that was the result.

Jack Barron asked if there has been any investigation into the effects the ATV park might have on surrounding property values. “We have to come in and defend our property because you want to inconvenience us,” he said.

Marsten also felt the sound check should be conducted again when the leaves are out, which is when the park would be in use by ATVs. He said efforts were made to keep track of the types of machines used during the sound check, adding, “I think it was pretty realistic.”

Almost anything the property is used for, said Marsten, is going to create some noise. He offered the idea that a sound check be done with machines associated with light industrial development, including forklifts and chain saws.

The property, he said, is nearly bowl-shaped, which is conducive to the ATV park, but the noise was loud in some places. He also was in favor of trying to compromise, possibly using berms or a different design.

Marsten then said that he “smells people with a pitchfork,” adding that the fact that many ATV riders just want to go slow and enjoy the scenery seems to be lost on the opposition.

“You can be a proponent of silent sports,” he said, “but that doesn’t mean you have to be an opponent of everything else.”

At Marsten’s suggestion, the committee agreed that each member should write up a short report on its findings, and recommend that the village not pursue the DNR grant for this year.

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Road projects outlined at Frederic Poll workers and election law discussed

Poll workers A list of 12 poll workers for 2012-13 was approved by the board, following a presentation by village attorney Tim Laux on election law.

Laux’s presentation was the result of questions raised by some of the poll workers after they received a letter from the village clerk saying that “it is in the best interest of the village to reduce the number of inspectors working and require longer working hours ...”

The letter states that the clerk has selected individuals who expressed interest in taking the responsibility, and that she believes a small, well-trained group will provide needed accuracy.

Laux told the board that village ordinances, tracking

Trustees elected Tuesday, April 3, took the oath of office Monday evening, March 9. From left are newcomers Doug Amundson and Terry Siebenthal, with incumbent Brad Harlander. – Photos by Mary Stirrat with state statutes, outline the responsibilities of the village clerk regarding elections, including oversight of poll workers.

State statutes, said Laux, recommend that the predominant political parties provide the village with a list of individuals they would like to see appointed as election clerks, or poll workers, but this does not occur in Polk County.

“I have yet to experience this being done in any of the municipalities — city or village — that I represent in Polk County,” he said.

The statutes say that if the political parties do not provide names by Nov. 30 of even-number years, the clerk can develop a list. Laux said he had suggested to Johnson that he provide the clerk with names in an Tim Laux, attorney for adequate number to provide the village of Frederic, re- coverage for all the upcoming views election law with the elections. board.

According to Laux, village ordinances reflect the state recommendation that seven workers be available for each election. At the village clerk’s discretion, he said, this number can be reduced to three.

“That’s a function of how your clerk wants to handle it and ensure accuracy,” he said.

Village ordinances regarding elections are reliable, he said, and track well with state statutes. Approving the list of 12, Laux told the board, assures that the clerk has an adequate number of workers to draw from for 2012 and 2013.

Trustee Brad Harlander asked if necessary training is available to all poll workers on the list, and Swanson said yes. All are up-to-date on their training. Three individuals, including Swanson, have inspector training.

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Sworn in were Doug Amundson and Terry Siebenthal, along with incumbent Brad Harlander, who won re-election on April 3. Amundson and Siebenthal defeated incumbents Kerry Brendel, who served on the board for 16 years, and Jamie Worthington, who was seeking a third term.

Other business • Police Officer Dale Johnson brought a proposed ordinance prohibiting loud and unnecessary noise and disorderly conduct with a motor vehicle before the board. The ordinance requires three hearings before the board or a committee, Laux said. It will come before the board again in May.

Polk-Burnett offers free recycling for co-op members CENTURIA – Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative will host its fourth-annual Clean Sweep Recycle Day Friday, April 20. Co-op members who receive electricity from Polk-Burnett are invited to drop off computers, appliances and electronics from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the co-op office in Centuria, 1001 Hwy. 35. All items will be accepted free of charge and responsibly recycled by Vintage Tech Recyclers and Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore.

“Polk-Burnett is sponsoring its fourth-annual Clean Sweep Recycle Day for the convenience of members and the benefit of our community and the environment,” said Bill Schmidt, co-op general manager. “We’re pleased to offer free recycling for old appliances and electronics that are no longer energy efficient. This keeps them off the electric grid and out of the landfill.”

Convenient, no-cost recycling, along with rebates from Polk-Burnett’s EnergySense program and Focus on Energy, helps co-op families make the transition to more efficient appliances, which leads to energy savings and lower electric bills. “We’re helping members save money while protecting our natural resources,” said Schmidt.

Polk-Burnett will recycle electronics, computers and non-Freon appliances at no charge. The list of free items includes laptop and desktop computers, monitors, print-

• Library director Chris Byerly invited the board to the library for National Library Week this week, saying, “Your library is really your second living room in this community.” Friday, April 27, she said, the library will be hosting a Smart Money program on scams aimed at senior citizens.

The program will be from 2 to 3 p.m.

Last year, PBEC helped co-op members recycle more than 2,500 old appliances, computers and electronics, keeping them off the electric grid and out of the landfill. - Photo submitted ers, TVs, VCR and DVD players, satellite and cable receivers, stereos, speakers, cell phones and holiday light strings. Accepted appliances include microwaves, stoves, washers, dryers, toasters and most other small appliances.

No Freon units will be accepted.

Any proceeds from scrap-metal recycling will be donated to Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore. All holiday lights strings will be donated to Endeavors Adult Development Center.

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by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer FREDERIC — The Frederic Village Board Monday evening, March 9, voted to apply for a $200,000 loan from the state trust fund for street reconstruction and repair, primarily work on Linden Street as well as several other smaller projects scattered around the community.

The loan is for a term of 20 years, to be repaid in annual installments, with an interest rate of 4 percent. The portion of the loan designated for Linden Street will be repaid through tax increment financing, and the rest will be added to the village debt service, said village President William Johnson IV. Two bids were received for the Linden Street project, said Mike Van Gilder of Cooper Engineering. Pember Companies, Inc., of Menomonie, was low bidder at $131,401 and was awarded the bid. The second bid, at $140,487, was from A-1 Excavating of Bloomer.

The work includes road reconstruction as well as sidewalk, curb and gutter.

The initial budget for the project was $130,000, but asphalt prices are higher than anticipated, according to Van Gilder.

Other street projects are also slated for 2012, according to Mike Laqua of the public works department.

Laqua distributed copies of a map indicating the locating of seven projects totaling just under $34,000, saying that there are a couple of more projects not Mike Laqua, of the public shown on the map. largest project works department, discussed The shown is an overlay of Ash the 2012 road projects.

Street East, at $11,500.

Other projects are patches on Hope Road, $6,240; Polk Avenue at Cedar Street, $4,080; near the school, $1,800; and at Second Avenue and Maple Street, $1,800; a replacement project at First Avenue and Maple Street, $4,993; and an overlay project on Peake Avenue at Maple Street, $4,993.

The remaining amount of the $200,000 loan is for a project on Linden Street, Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue on the west side of town.

Laqua also updated the board on a proposed project to upgrade Benson Road, Spruce Street and Park Avenue between the elementary and high schools. Total cost for that project, including sidewalks, is in the neighborhood of $444,000, but the village is pursuing a grant that could cover 50 percent.

“We’ve gotten calls about the sidewalks up there, and we’ve gotten calls about the road,” Laqua told the board.

The project would be a joint venture with the Town of West Sweden, which gives it a higher likelihood of being funded, Johnson said.

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Governor reviews wildfire-suppression effort to use their military skills and equipment to clear rights of way tangled with branches, limbs and tree trunks. Local governments collaborated to clear roadways of the fallen timber.

Compliments cooperation between agencies and draws attention to burning restrictions

by Sherill Summer Leader staff writer SIREN - Gov. Scott Walker visited the 250,000-acre blowdown area for the third time since the July 1, 2011, storm last week when he was at the Burnett County Airport in Siren on Thursday, April 5.

During the visit, he got an update of the ongoing fire-suppression efforts in the area, viewed a demonstration of an 800gallon drop of fire retardant by a firefighting plane and got a demonstration of a tractor plow by DNR staff.

Above-average temperatures and below-average precipitation, combined with thousands of acres of storm debris still on the ground, has all public safety agencies on high alert throughout the sixcounty blowdown area. As a nod to the seriousness of the situation, Walker timed this visit with the DNR burning restrictions that were to go into effect hours after his visit, midnight Thursday. He spoke at length about the need for the burning restriction; to protect public property and for public safety reasons. He also stressed the need for everybody to carefully follow the burning restrictions.

He also complimented the cooperation between the DNR and other state and local agencies, on high alert this fire sea-

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and Bob Harshorn, DNR forestry team leader, are shown at the Burnett County Airport in Siren on Thursday, April 5. It was Walker’s third trip to the area since the July 1, 2011, storm that impacted more the 250,000 acres. This trip, Walker received an overview from Hartshorn of the wildfire-suppression plans in place to respond to any wildfire.

- Photos by Sherill Summer son and on the overall preparedness of the DNR. “I would again like to thank many local elected officials and dedicated state employees from many agencies including the Department of Natural Resources and Department of Transportation, along with the Wisconsin National Guard and people who live in the counties impacted by the

massive blowdown for their cleanup efforts,” Walker said. “I am truly amazed by their hard work and extra effort to repair the damage done by last summer’s storm and to reduce the fire threat.”

Following the July 1, 2011, windstorm, the Wisconsin National Guard and the state of Wisconsin deployed more than 60 soldiers from the 724th Engineer Battalion

DNR and DOT monitoring The DNR has been monitoring the area using aerial photography to map individual landownership impacted by the storm and show where high-hazard fire areas are, to effectively plan emergency response. The DNR also drafted a fire-suppression plan, educated landowners and worked with municipalities to help them complete urban forestry catastrophic storm grant applications.

The Department of Transportation evaluated state highways for structure and pavement concerns, identified preferred routes for temporary use in hauling heavy loads out of the blowdown area to mills and railroad transfer sites, estimated potential local road damage and repair costs associated with timber removal and identified programs that could potentially be used to assist locals with costs related to damaged routes from hauling.

The governor was asked few questions by television, radio and newspaper reporters invited to a press conference held during the visit. All of the questions were related to blowdown and the fire danger it brings to the area this spring. He made no mention of the recall election, nor were there protestors seen during his visit.

Gov. Scott Walker watched a demonstration drop of fire retardant by a single-engine airtanker, SEAT, plane. He also received a demonstration of a tractor plow by DNR staff and an update on wildfire suppression plans. Much of the planning requires coordination between multiple agencies, and in some cases, agencies of different states.

Using newly purchased iPads at the Tuesday, April 10, meeting of the Unity School Board are (L to R) elementary Principal Wayne Whitwam, student representative Neil Kline, high school Principal Jason Cress, middle school Principal Elizabeth Jorgensen and district secretary Deb Paulsen. — Photos by Mary Stirrat

Technology put to work at Unity BALSAM LAKE — Last month, the Unity School Board of Education approved a new district technology plan that reallocates technology funding and shifts the focus to mobile technology. The plan allowed for the purchase of an iPad for every student in grades six through nine within the next two years. There will also be four iPads per classroom in grades kindergarten through fifth grade as well as one for every teacher and administrator.

Members of the school’s administrative team already received their iPads, and had them on-hand at the Tuesday, April 10, meeting of the school board.

The board also voted last month to transition to BoardBook Online Agenda Service, allowing the board to go paperless by posting meeting agendas, minutes and other official documents on the school’s Web site.

Using laptop computers from one of the

school’s nine mobile computer carts, board members were able to access the information they needed for Tuesday’s meeting.

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Pirate girls sink Saints in three Frederic/Luck softball wins by a run

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••• STATEWIDE – Ed Bitler, of Siren, recently bowled his fourth perfect 300 game. It was the third time Bitler has rolled a perfect game at Hacker’s Lanes in Frederic. He also bowled his highest career series on the same night, with games of 246, 300 and 237. – Marty Seeger

Grantsburg 16, St. Croix Falls 1

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – The Grantsburg Pirate girls had little trouble dispatching the Saints on Tuesday, April 10, at St. Croix Falls, winning by the 15-run rule in three innings, 16-1, and staying undefeated for the early season.

The Pirates capitalized on several long balls and unforced defensive Saints errors to pull ahead quickly and never relinquish the lead.

The Saints made a brief comeback attempt in the bottom of the third inning, and took advantage of rare Pirate miscues to move runners and score a run, but they could not keep it up enough to stave off the early end.

Grantsburg had several long balls to clear the bases, including a first inning, three-run dinger by Gabby Witzany, and a two-RBI triple in the second inning for Kylie Pewe that twisted the stake a bit.

Pirate starter Macy Hanson earned the

The Grantsburg Pirates started out their season with a shutout over Pine City, Minn., on Monday, April 9 and a 19-1 win over St. Croix Falls on Tuesday, April 10. – Photos by Greg Marsten unless otherwise noted win, and pitched strong in the relatively Tessa Clemenson moved runners into chilly conditions, while her supporting scoring position with a sacrifice bunt, and cast did plenty of support work offen- despite a groundout to the catcher by sively to bring the Pirates their first West Morgan McGinnity, she was able to get Lakeland Conference win for the 2012 Lehmann home for the first run of the game. campaign.

Luck/Frederic took a 4-0 lead in the top On Monday, April 9, the Pirates blanked the Pine City Dragons, 9-0 in a nonconfer- of the fifth inning, when Kendra Mossey led the inning off with a single. Mossey ence game. eventually scored on an RBI single by Maria Miller, who then got to third on a Luck/Frederic 4, Cumberland 3 CUMBERLAND – The Luck/Frederic single by Lehmann. Domagala followed softball team picked up their second- that with a two-RBI double to score both straight win of the season at Cumberland Miller and Lehmann to make it a 4-0 game heading into the bottom of the fifth. on Thursday, April 5.

Cumberland managed to pick up two Both teams played through three scoreless innings before Maia Lehmann sin- runs in the bottom of the fifth on four hits, gled, and Lauren Domagala drew a walk. and scored again in the bottom of the sev-

Luck/Frederic defeated Cumberland 4-3 on Thursday, April 5. – Photo by Jenna Clemenson A Grantsburg Pirate runner slides into base against St. Croix Falls on Tuesday, April 10.

••• WEBSTER – Jodi Becker, St. Louis Park, Minn., made a hole-in-one at the Fox Run Golf Course on Saturday, March 30. The hole-in-one was made on the sixth hole, par 3 at 110 yards with a 5-iron. – submitted ••• LEADER LAND – Leader Sports strives to follow the college careers of area athletes. If you know of an athlete playing collegiate sports in 2012 who hasn’t been mentioned, send us an email or call and we’ll take it from there.

– Marty Seeger ••• 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 enth but Luck/Frederic held on for the win.

Schmidt pitched all seven innings allowing three earned runs, nine hits, and had seven strikeouts and two walks.

Miller went 3 for 4 with one RBI, Lehmann was 2 for 4 and Mossey went 2 for 4. Avery Steen, Lexi Domagala and Lauren Domagala each had one hit. – Marty Seeger

Luck/Frederic’s Corissa Schmidt goes for the tag on a Cumberland runner. – Photo by Jenna Clemenson

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Suicide squeeze gives Eagles a walk off winner Grantsburg 10, St. Croix Falls 0

by Garth Olson Special to Leader ST. CROIX FALLS – Highlighting Grantsburg’s 10-0 victory on Tuesday, April 10, in St. Croix Falls, the Pirates turned a terrific 5-4-3 triple play to end the sixth inning. Pirate junior third baseman Jake Wald started the triple play after fielding a grounder, stepping on third and then throwing perfectly to Bryce Ryan, who made a slick and quick pivot throw to first baseman Seth Coy. “That was pretty awesome,” Wald said after the game.

Grantsburg coach Pete Johnson noted how rare the triple play actually is, stating, “In 20 years of coaching, this was the first triple play I’ve witnessed. The guys were pretty fired up and it’s fun to see when guys get excited for their teammates.”

Grantsburg senior Nolan Hanson cruised to his second win on the mound during the early 2012 season, scattering just three hits during six innings of work.

“I tried to keep my pitches low in the zone,” Hanson said.

Grantsburg jumped out to an early 7-0 during the third inning, while pounding out 12 hits during the win. Grantsburg senior leadoff hitter Daniel Biorn led the Pirate offense with four hits. A Jacob Glover double in the second inning turned out to be the game-winning hit.

Despite the loss, the final score may have been a bit deceiving since a batch of St. Croix Falls fielding miscues hampered the Saints chances. Senior Ben Clausen suffered the tough-luck loss while reliever Andrew Erickson pitched well enough to avoid an early 10-run-rule defeat.

“We played a tough team tough,” assistant Saints coach Mark Gjovig noted after the game.

With the victory, Grantsburg, 4-0 has outscored its opponents 43-3 during the first four games of the season.

Unity 7, Barron 6 BALSAM LAKE – The Eagles played an exciting game against Barron on Thursday, April 5, during their first home game of the season, using a pair of suicide

Grantsburg righty-starter Nolan Hanson notched the win against the Saints Tuesday, April 10, in St. Croix Falls. – Photo by Garth Olson squeezes in the bottom of the seventh inning. The win moved the Eagles to a 1-1 record on the season, and left coach Matt Humpal with a better feel of where his team stands as they prepare for conference action.

“We played two good games now,” said Humpal after the game. “I like starting out with Heart of the North teams. Spooner and Barron … play the tougher teams around to get ready for conference play.

Being 1-1 is good. We could easily be 2-0, we could easily be 0-2 though, so I’m pretty happy with this right now though.”

Unity lost by one run against Spooner earlier in the week and it could have gone either way against Barron, but the Eagles erased a few costly errors and used a little small ball in the end to pull out the win.

The Eagles were leading 5-4 in the top of the seventh inning but three walks, an error and a timely double hit by the Bears put the Eagles on the fence heading into the bottom of the seventh.

Justin Moody, who bats in the eighth spot, came up first for the Eagles in the bottom of the seventh and led the inning

Alec Larson celebrates after scoring the winning run on a suicide squeeze by teammate Brady Turner. – Photo by Marty Seeger

off with a crushing a double to the gap in left-center. Alec Larson moved Moody around the basepads with a bunt single of his own, moving Mooney to third. Larson then reached second base after his bunt seeing that second base was wide open.

With runners on second and third and one out, Aaron Koshatka executed a suicide squeeze to score Mooney, and Brady Turner turned a bad pitch into a gamewinning suicide squeeze to win the game.

“We practiced bunting and one of the things I told them was you gotta get over here and bunt every single time, and put a lot of effort into it. The two guys that worked the hardest last night on the bunts were the two guys that had the suicide squeezes at the end so it’s nice that it comes back to practice and the kids can really see that it worked out,” Humpal said, but added that the team still has a lot of work to do. The Eagles had six errors in the game and five were throwing errors.

“That’s just unacceptable. That’s just the easy part of the game you’d think,” said Humpal.

The Eagles still managed to put several runners on base in each inning, but nearly left the bottom of the second inning without a single run, after loading the bases with nobody out. Barron managed to make some key defensive plays in the inning but it wasn’t until Koshatka came to bat with two outs, and bases loaded that the Eagles were able to capitalize.

Koshatka crushed a double to left that cleared the bases and gave Unity the lead, which stood until the top of the seventh inning. Koshatka led the Eagles with four RBIs and went 3 for 5 at the plate.

Kyle Sorensen had a good day hitting 2 for 4 with an RBI single, a double and stolen base. Jacob Ruck, Justin Mooney and Larson each had hits.

“The difference with this team in comparison to some of the other ones, is we don’t have a huge star player. Our 8 and 9 guys came up in the last inning and got those two runs. So they had nice baserun-

Cumberland 19, Luck/Frederic 3 LUCK – The Luck/Frederic boys baseball squad fell hard on Thursday, April 5, at Luck, with the Beavers of Cumberland winning by a lopsided 19-3 final.

“We faced off against a really good Cumberland team,” L/F head coach Ryan Humpal said. “It was a rough night for us, but we did see some bright spots. Our pitchers threw the ball fairly well, we just could not make a play behind them.”

Ben Kufalk was tagged with the loss, but Brodie Kunze and Dylan Lemay were also hit hard, giving up eight and six runs, respectively. In total, the three L/F hurlers combined to give up nine runs, with 12 of them earned, and 14 walks with 10 hits.

“If you give a good-hitting team like Cumberland extra outs, you are rarely going to win,” Humpal lamented, noting that errors also hurt, as five miscues meant the Beavers just kept getting more at bats. Cumberland scored at least five runs three different innings.

While the L/F arms were cold, their bats were much warmer. They managed just five hits with Tony Aguado and Ben Kufalk responsible for the three L/F RBIs. Dylan Lemay was the only multihit L/F’er with two singles and a run scored.

Jesse Rennicke crossed the plate twice for L/F in the loss.

“We will learn from this loss and move forward and keep striving to get better,” Humpal said.

The L/F squad is off again until Friday, and Humpal said they were “hoping for a good week of practice and hopefully get things turned around.”

L/F has an overall record of 0-2, including one conference loss. Their next contest is on the road against the hard-hitting East Lakeland Conference-leading Bruce Raiders on Friday, April 13, at 5 p.m. at Bruce. – Greg Marsten Grantsburg 13, Pine City, Minn., 0 PINE CITY, Minn. – The Grantsburg Pirates Boys pulled off a five-inning no-hit win over the Pine City, Minn., Dragons 130. Seth Coy, Brady Thompson and Lucas Willis all combined in the effort for the Pirates pitching. Grantsburg easily handled Pine City Monday evening, April 9, scoring six runs in the second inning and following up with four more runs in the fourth inning. The weather was a bit cold, the temperature was in the 30s with windy conditions and a hint of snowflakes floating around. But the Pirates played through it with a great effort and almost perfect defense, but enough to do the job.

Kyle Roberts had a big game, having two hits in three at-bats, with one double, one triple, two runs and three runs batted in. Bryce Ryan also had two hits and three RBIs, along with two runs. Daniel Biorn had two hits in three at-bats and one RBI. Coy went one for one with two RBIs. Willis started the game and pitched two innings with one strikeout and one base on balls. Thompson relieved Willis in the third inning and had three walks. Coy relieved Thompson in the top of the fifth inning to finish off the Dragons, with all three outs as strikeouts.

The Pirates improve their record and will take on the Unity Eagles at home Thursday, April 12. – Eugene Ruhn

Eagle second baseman Alec Larson tagged a Barron baserunner out in the top of the fourth inning, during a rundown. – Photo by Marty Seeger

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ABOVE: Unity and Webster girls both placed in the 100-meter and the 300-meter hurdles during the Webster track meet on Tuesday, April 10. LEFT: Frederic’s Emily Byerly took third in the long jump.

RIGHT: Siren’s Reuben Mixsooke placed fifth in the 100-meter dash.

– Photos by Becky Amundson

Unity’s Steven Kruger placed in the 110-meter and the 300meter hurdles, along with taking first in the high jump.

Webster Invitational Track Meet - 4/10/2012 Webster High School Women - Team Rankings - 18 Events Scored 1) Webster 141 2) Unity 101 3) Flambeau 73 4) Glenwood City 69 5) Frederic/Luck 59 6) Cameron 58 7) Prairie Farm 49 8) Siren 37 9) Turtle Lake/Clayton 36 10) Cumberland 34 11) Bruce 32 Individual Girls Results (Area individuals who finished in top five) 100-meter dash: 1. Melissa Gustavson, Webster, 13.14; 2. Amber Moore, Siren, 13.88; 3. Jackie LaDuke, Frederic/Luck, 14.34; 4. Paige Lunnsman, Unity, 14.42.

200-meter dash: 1. Ashley Irvine, Webster, 28.76; 2. Amber Moore, Siren, 28.84; 4. Jackie LaDuke, Frederic/Luck, 30.94.

400-meter dash: 1. Kelsey Sheffler, Webster, 1:06.76; 5. Leah Engebretson, Frederic/Luck, 1:08.44.

800-meter run: 1. Leah Engebretson, Frederic/Luck, 2:40.26.

1,600-meter run: 1. Kally Schiller, Webster, 5:40.35; 3. Leah Engebretson, Frederic/Luck, 5:53.34.

3,200-meter run: 1. Kally Schiller, Webster, 12:09.45.

100-meter hurdles: 3. Kayla Bramsen, Unity, 18.62; 5. Kelsey Sheffler, Webster, 19.53.

300-meter hurdles: 2. Tami Quatmann, Webster, 59.24; 5. Kayla Bramsen, Unity 1:02.44.

4x100-meter relay: 2. Webster, 54.62, (Melissa Gustavson, Ashley Irvine, Angel Christenson, Christina Weis); 4. Frederic/Luck, 58.64, (Paige Burton, Emily Byerly, Jackie LaDuke, Rachael Poirier).

4x200-meter relay: 2. Webster, 1:55.53, (Melissa Gustavson, Ashley Irvine, Angel Christenson, Christina Weis); 4. Unity, 2:08.12, (Anna Luepke, Kayla Bramsen, Nikki Bystrom, Ashley Johnson).

4x400-meter relay: 1. Webster, 4:56.14, (Anel Christenson, Kelsey Sheffler, Tami Quatmann, Christina Weis); 3. Unity, 5:05.90, (Anna Luepke, Emily Bethke, Beth Johnson, Kasey Heimstead); 4. Siren, 5:30.87, (Liz Brown, Kyaisha Kettula, Zoe Emery, Emily Howe).

4x800-meter relay: 5. Webster, 12:13.10, (Gabby Schiller, Emilie Pope, Kendel Mitchell, Diana Pope).

High jump: 2. Jenna Christensen, Unity, 4-06; 3. Ashley Johnson, Unity, 4-04; 4. Kelsey Sheffler, Webster, 4-04; 5. Marissa Elliott, Webster, 4-02.

Pole vault: 1. Mackenzie Koelz, Webster, 6-06; 2T. Emilie Pope, Webster, 6-00; 2T. Jenna Christensen, Unity, 6-00; 4T. Jordan Clausen, Frederic/Luck, 5-06; 4T. Katie White, Frederic/Luck, 5-06.

Long jump: 1. Ashley Johnson, Unity, 14-00.25; 3. Emily Byerly, Frederic/Luck, 12-10.50.

Triple jump: 1. Danielle Mares, Unity, 30-00.75; 2. Jenna Christensen, Unity, 28-00.50; 4. Ashley Irvine, Webster, 27-03.00.

Shot put: 1. Emily Gross, Unity, 31-09.50; 4.

Chelsea Larson, Webster, 31-01.25; 5. Tanya Johnson, Webster, 29-05.00.

Discus throw: 2. Liz Brown, Siren, 84-03; 3.

Kourtney Collins, Unity, 84-01; 5. Chelsea Larson, Webster, 80-09.

Webster’s Kally Schiller took first in the 1,600-meter run. She was followed by Frederic’s Leah Engbretson, who placed third.

Webster Invitational Track Meet - 4/10/2012 Webster High School Men - Team Rankings - 18 Events Scored 1) Webster 112 2) Unity 96 3) Frederic/Luck 83 4) Cameron 74 5) Glenwood City 71 6) Cumberland 64 7) Flambeau 49 8) Turtle Lake/Clayton 48 9) Siren 43 10) Bruce 39 11) Prairie Farm 15

Siren and Unity girls wait for their stretch in the 4x200-meter relay race.

Frederic’s Ian Lexen hands off the baton to Austin Baker during the boys 4x200-meter relay.

Individual Boys Results (Area individuals who finished in top five) 100-meter dash: 5. Reuben Mixsooke, Siren, 12.24.

200-meter dash: 5. Taylor Heinz, Webster, 24.92.

400-meter dash: 2. Waylon Buck, Frederic/Luck, 55.34; 4. Matt Wampfler, Siren, 57.96.

800-meter run: 1. Zach Johnson, Unity, 2:18.76; 5. Matt Wampfler, Siren, 2:28.04.

1,600-meter run: 1. Joey Erickson, Webster, 4:39.00.

3,200-meter run: 1. Joey Erickson, Webster, 10:28.04; 3. Matt Smith, Webster, 11:28.62; 4. Jes Pedersen, Frederic/Luck, 11:28.80; 5. Andrew Schrooten, Webster, 11:34.68.

100-meter hurdles: 1. Cullan Hopkins, Webster, 17.03; 4. Steven Kruger, Unity, 17.94; 5. Josh Baer, Webster, 18.91.

300-meter hurdles: 1. Josh Baer, Webster, 47.17; 2. Steven Kruger, Unity, 47.47; 3. Cullan Hopkins, Webster, 48.35.

4x100-meter relay: 2. Frederic/Luck, 48.09, (Jacob LaDuke, Evan Armour, Peter Chenal, Adam Chenal); 4. Siren, 49.81, (Adam Neurer, Matt Larson, Reuben Mixsooke, John, D’Jock); 5. Unity, 51.13.

4x200-meter relay: 2. Frederic/Luck, 1:42.56, (Waylon Buck, Austin Baker, Ian Lexen, Adam Chenal); 4. Unity, 1:45.89.

4x400-meter relay: 1. Webster, 4:01.07, (Taylor Heinz, Cody Isaacson, Aaron Clay, Cullan Hopkins); 3. Unity, 4:16.38; 5. Siren, 4:36.02.

4x800-meter relay: 1. Unity, 9:42.11; 4. Webster, 10:06.73, (Billy Cooper, Scott Hursh, Andrew Schrooten, Dan Formanek).

High jump: 1. Steven Kruger, Unity, 6-00; 2. Adam Chenal, Frederic/Luck, 5-08; 3. Taylor Heinz, Webster, 5-08; 4. Aaron Clay, Webster, 5-06.

Pole vault: 3. Colton Sorensen, Unity, 11-06; 5. Jess Peterson, Webster, 9-06.

Long jump: 1. Adam Chenal, Frederic/Luck, 20-02.00; 3. Colton Sorensen, Unity, 17-05.50.

Triple jump: 1. Cullan Hopkins, Webster, 37-01.75; 2. Ian Lexen, Frederic/Luck, 36-03.00; 4. Max Sperry, Webster, 32-01.00.

Shot put: 1. Oliver Raboin, Unity, 43-07.25; 3. Eric Chenal, Frederic/Luck, 40-11.75; 4. Justin Forster, Unity, 40-03.25.

Discus throw: 1. Murdock Smith, Siren, 130-11; 3. Matt Larson, Siren, 122-10.

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Tuesday morning ladies 3-on-3 team goes undefeated CENTURIA – The Tuesday Morning Ladies League at McKenzie Lanes has concluded play and awards have been given.

The championship playoff event was a thriller as the champions, Country Gals, edged the second-place team, Gutter Dusters, by a mere 23 points! It was a fun

and exciting season with many laughs and good times shared. Special recognition for perfect attendance: Leann Sylvester, Lila Larson Kathy Braund, Patti Katzmark, Jill Katelhut, Erlene Johnson, Jan Kruse and Ellie Lehman, and most improved – Betty Lehman – 10 points. – submitted

St. Croix Falls was the winning team during the third-grade 3-on-3 basketball tournament in Amery recently. St. Croix Falls students (L to R): Sam Wilson, Jared Lessman, Peyton Christenson and Oliver Schmidt went undefeated at the tournament. – Photo submitted

Youth wrestlers finish strong Champions for the Tuesday Morning Ladies League at McKenzie Lanes are Country Gals, front row (L to R): Erlene Johnson and Evie Bystrom. Back row: Jan Kruse, Paula Foerst and Jill Katelhut. – Photos submitted

Second place in the Tuesday Morning Ladies League championship went to the Gutter Dusters. Front row (L to R): Betty Lehman and Margie Bystrom. Back row: Ellie Lehman, Mickey Ostman and Sharon Kelly. Not pictured: Edna Moran

Individual honors went to: Kathy Braun, high scratch game – 234; Jane Smith, high season series – 590; and Denise Donaghue, high season average – 169. Not pictured: Delores Bishop, high handicap game – 276; and Kelley Hill, high handicap series – 735.

ABOVE: Luke Clark from St. Croix Falls placed fourth in the national folkstyle wrestling tournament in Cedar Falls, Iowa, last weekend, April 7-8. The top eight place winners receive All-American status.

RIGHT: Two St. Croix Falls wrestlers placed at the youth state wrestling meet. Clay Carney and Luke Thaemert both earned fourth place. – Photos submitted

AREA BOWLING RESULTS At Hacker’s Lanes Tuesday Classic Standings: Great Northern Outdoors 128, Yellow Lake Lodge 115, Bottle Shop 100, Pioneer Bar 70.5, Frandsen Bank & Trust 69, House of Wood 63.5.

Individual games: Ed Bitler 300, Roger Tollander 264, Rita Bohn 239.

Individual series: Ed Bitler 783, Roger Tollander 703, Josh Bazey 689.

Team games: Great Northern Outdoors 704, House of Wood 674, Frandsen Bank & Trust 654.

Team series: Great Northern Outdoors 2004, House of Wood 1860, Frandsen Bank & Trust 1833.

Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Ed Bitler 12x = 300, Roger Tollander 7x = 264.

Games 50 or more above average: Ed Bitler 300 (+90); Roger Tollander 264 (+72), Garrison Ekhorn 212 (+64).

Series 100 or more above average: Ed Bitler 783 (+153), Roger Tollander 703 (+127), Garrison Ekhorn 565 (+121).

Wednesday Night Early Standings: Daeffler’s Quality Meats 37, A-1 Machine 35, Cummings Lumber 33.5, Lewis Silo 32, Larsen Auto Center 30, Pioneer Bar 27, Skol Bar 26.5, Bye Team 3.

Individual games: Duane Doolittle (LS) 256, Mike Erickson (PB) 243, Chris Rowell (PB) 234.

Individual series: Duane Doolittle (LS) 645, Josh Bazey (DQM) 639, Chris Rowell (PB) 628.

Team games: A-1 Machine 985, Lewis Silo 944, Pioneer Bar 942.

Team series: Daeffler’s Quality Meats 2794, A-1 Machine 2696, Lewis Silo 2649.

Thursday Early Standings: Fab Four 52.5, American Family Siren 47.5, Kinetico 47, Red Iron Studios 39, Grindell Law Offices 36.5, Hell Raisers 32, Daeffler’s Quality Meats 32, Wikstrom Construction 25.5.

Individual games: Mark Kamish (AFS) 256, Edward Bitler (RIS) 233, Don McKinney (FF) 231.

Individual series: Edward Bitler (RIS) 686, Mark Kamish (AFS) 655, Don McKinney 648.

Team games: American Family Siren 644, Red Iron Studios 618, Fab Four 617.

Team series: Daeffler’s Quality Meats 1758, Red Iron Studios 1725, Fab Four 1714.

Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Mark Kamish 6x = 256.

Games 50 or more above average: Mark Kamish 256 (+61).

Splits converted: 3-10: Bert Meyer; 5-7: Nick Skow; 6-7 Jim Wikstrom.

Thursday Late Standings: Stotz & Company 35, Fisk Trucking 30, Hansen Farms Inc. and Hog Wild BBQ & Grill 23.5.

Men’s games: Eugene Wynn Sr. 219, Larry Stotz 202, Tom Bainbridge 199.

Men’s series: Eugene Wynn Sr. 544, Larry Stotz 528, Tom Bainbridge 520.

Women’s games: Kelsey Bazey 226,

Team series: Pin Heads 1828, SKM 1798, Junque Art 1724.

Games 50 or more above avergage: Terri Pearson Splits converted: 4-7-10: Tammy Linberg; 4-5-7: Kim Owen and Lori Lenke; 57: Mona Renfroe.

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Heather Wynn 179, Rhonda Bazey 174.

Women’s series: Kelsey Bazey 582, Heather Wynn 497, Rhonda Bazey 446.

Team games: Stotz & Company 859, Hansen Farms Inc. 818, Hog Wild BBQ & Grill 808.

Team series: Stotz & Company 2494, Hansen Farms Inc. 2376, Hog Wild BBQ & Grill 2335.

Friday Night Ladies Standings: Meyer’s Plus 77, Junque Art 70, Frederic Design 61, Pin Heads 58, The Leader 56, SKM 48, Pioneer Bar 44.

Individual games: Terri Pearson 208, Sandra Bannie 189, Lori Lenke 189.

Individual series: Mona Renfroe 507, Sandra Bannie 505, Karen Carlson 492.

Team games: SKM 664, Pin Heads 642, Junque Art 603.

Monday Night Ladies Standings: Metal Products C 102, Edina Divas 100, Wolf Creek Log Furniture 99, Frederic Truck & Tractor 94, McKenzie Lanes 93.5, Milltown Appliance 81, Alyeska Contracting 80.5, Bye 21.

Individual games: Kathy McKenzie 234, Jane Smith 198, Kelley Hill 189.

Individual series: Kathy McKenzie 590, Jane Smith 521, Shirley Wilson and Toni Sloper 489.

Team games (Handicap): McKenzie Lanes 883.

Team series (Handicap): McKenzie Lanes 2516.

Tuesday Night Men’s Standings: Dream Lawn 79.5, Hack’s Pub 73.5, The Cobbler Shop 67, McKenzie Lanes 61, Centurview Park 53, Steve’s Appliance 51, The Dugout 48, Nel-Lo-Hill Farm 47.

Individual games: Craig Willert 269, Kevin Ek 257, Donny Potting Jr. 256.

Individual series: Craig Willert 721, Donny Potting Jr. 676, Darren McKenzie 667.

Team games (Handicap): The Cobbler Shop 1269.

Team series (Handicap): The Cobbler Shop 3623.

Wednesday Night Men’s Standings: Harvest Moon 33, Davy’s Construction 32, McKenzie Lanes 29, Tiger Express 28, Edina Realty 23, Dalles Electricians 18, Hanjo Farms 16, Reed’s Marina 13.

Individual games: Craig Willert 268, Darren McKenzie 246, Gordy Johnson 244.

Individual series: Craig Willert 709, Darren McKenzie 695, Gene Swanson 635.

Team games (Handicap): Tiger Express 1028, McKenzie Lanes 973.

Team series (Handicap): Tiger Express 2971, Edina Realty 2804.

Thursday Night Ladies Standings: Hauge Dental 123, KJ’s 115, Bont Chiropractic 103, RiverBank 102, Eagle Valley Bank 99.5, Cutting Edge Pro 98, Hack’s Pub 86, Truhlsen Chiropractic 73.5.

Individual games: Annette Norlander 235, Jennifer Whelan 208, Carrie Schultz 184.

Individual series: Annette Norlander 605, Jennifer Whelan 564, Carrie Schultz 510.

Team games: Hauge Dental 799, Hack’s Pub 777, RiverBank 758.

Team series: Hauge Dental 2284, Bont Chiropractic 2213, Hack’s Pub 2208.

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2012 turkey season opens. Other exciting hunting prospects on future horizon.

By time this edition of the Leader hits newsstands, mailboxes and the Internet, dozens of local hunters will have already bagged their gobblers. Ah, but it THE SPORTS seems like only yesterday that the wild turkey was considered to be a mysterious and almost exotic creature in this neck of the woods. Today, the birds thrive locally and are enjoyed by hunters, motorists and bird-watchers alike.

Canada geese and black bears are two other examples of closely managed critters which were once rare in this part of Wisconsin but now thrive – and occasionally to a fault, some might say. Soon it appears that at least a few lucky sportsmen and women might again have the opportunity to hunt elk, timberwolves and sandhill cranes in Wisconsin. Thanks to the tireless efforts of hunters and conservationists, all three have been restored to the Wisconsin landscape.

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began to punctuate spring mornings by gliding into a hayfield a mere stone’s throw from this writer’s kitchen window, announcing their arrival with their peculiar and primal croaking call. In varying numbers each spring hence, the birds have returned to this and other fields in the region. And so it seems it might be but a matter of time before a few hundred lucky Wisconsin hunters are afforded an opportunity to add sandhill crane to their wild game cookery menu.

Only time will tell.

Local grouse survey looking and sounding good Granted, a positive ruffed grouse spring drumming count does not always translate into high bird numbers for the coming fall, with post-hatch brooding-season weather conditions often being a superceding determinant. But at least one local amateur bird-watcher, hunter and wanderer of the local woodlands, swamps and swales is excited by what he is observing this spring. For the past 10 days or so, the veteran grouse gunner has pinpointed six separate drumming males within a half-mile of his mailbox, and which his meticulous journal indicates is the highest count in his little corner of the world since 1987. Incidentally, that same journal records that 28 birds were bagged in the fall of ‘87. In addition to the lovesick drummers hiding in the brush, numerous birds have been seen on the roadways.

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In Braun case, hometown zeal trumps common sense Disgraced home-run king Barry Bonds is probably the best example of a case similar to Ryan Braun’s. Not once did Bonds fail a performance-enhancing PED test, nor was he ever suspended for using illegal substances. Yet, most clearthinking sports fans outside of San Francisco have little or no doubt that Bonds was a cheater whose lofty numbers, namely 762 career home runs, were gained in no small part via the illegal use of PEDs. Once this reality became common knowledge in the court of public opinion, Bonds became a pariah who was derided, disdained, defamed and booed everywhere he went ... except in his home ballpark, of course. At his home field, he received adulation and adoration right up until the end of his career. Yet when it’s time to vote for the Hall-Of-Fame, chances are Bonds will join Roger Clemens, Mark McGwire, Rafael Palmeiro, Manny Ramirez, Sammy Sosa and possibly Alex Rodriguez on the list of those whom the Hall-Of-Fame committee will freeze out of the honor despite their presumably tainted statistical accomplishments.

P O R T S Ramirez was the only one of the above group who ever served a suspension for PED use.

This year, Milwaukee Brewers 2011 MVP Braun can expect to hear relentless booing and heckling every time he takes the field anywhere but in his hometown park. In fact, local Twins fans have said they intend to gleefully join in on the histrionics when Braun comes to Minneapolis just as they would’ve if other technically not-guilty stars such as Bonds, Sosa, Clemens and O.J. Simpson were in town. Then again, it doesn’t appear that Twins fans will have much else to make noise about in 2012.

Meanwhile, in Miller Park, Braun will continue to receive adulation and standing ovations, as he did during the Brewers opening series versus the St. Louis Cardinals. As it never mattered to Bonds’ San Francisco Giants fans, it certainly won’t matter to Brewers faithful that Braun escaped suspension due to some sort of phantasmagoric loophole which might’ve made late Simpson defense counsel Johnny Cochran smile. Remember “If it doesn’t fit, you must acquit” ?

Is it any wonder that a squeaky-clean sport like NFL football has supplanted baseball in the consciousness of American sports fans?

John Ryan may be jmr202@yahoo.com.

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Webster/Siren softball fall twice in doubleheader Spooner 7, Webster/Siren 3

by Eugene Ruhn Special to Leader SIREN – The Webster/Siren girls softball team played a hard-fought game

against the Spooner Rails Tuesday evening, April 10. Spooner jumped on the ball early in the first inning, scoring two runs. But Webster/Siren was able to get in their groove and kept the Rails scoreless in the second inning. Spooner added

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Standings Team Grantsburg Siren/Webster Unity St. Croix Falls Luck/Frederic

Standings Conf.

1-0 1-0 0-0 0-1 0-1

Overall 4-0 3-1 1-1 0-2 0-2

Scores Thursday, April 5 Cumberland 19, Luck 3 Siren/Webster 25, New Auburn 5 Unity 7, Barron 6 Monday, April 9 Grantsburg 13, Pine City, Minn., 0 Spooner 24, Siren/Webster 0 Tuesday, April 10 Northwestern 10, Siren/Webster 0 Grantsburg 10, St. Croix Falls 0 Upcoming Thursday, April 12 5 p.m.

Unity at Grantsburg Siren/Webster at St. Croix Falls Friday, April 13 4:30 p.m. St. Croix Falls at Barron Luck/Frederic at Bruce Saturday, April 14 TBD Unity at Amery Monday, April 16 5 p.m.

Luck/Frederic at Unity Grantsburg at Webster Tuesday, April 17 5 p.m.

Luck/Frederic at St. Croix Central Shell Lake at Siren Thursday, April 19 4:30 p.m. Grantsburg at Hayward Unity at Siren

BOYS GOLF Upcoming Thursday, April 12 4:30 p.m. Siren at Turtleback Golf Course Tuesday, April 17 4 p.m.

St. Croix Falls Meet (Frederic, Grantsburg, Luck, Siren, Unity) Wednesday, April 18 TBD Barron Meet (St. Croix Falls, Grantsburg, Unity)

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Scores Thursday, April 5 Frederic/Luck 4, Cumberland 3 Monday, April 9 Grantsburg 9, Pine City, Minn., 0 Tuesday, April 10 Luck/Frederic 19, Northwood 9 Grantsburg 16, St. Croix Falls 1 Spooner 7, Webster/Siren 3 Barron 12, Webster/Siren 0 Upcoming Thursday, April 12 5 p.m.

Unity at Grantsburg Webster/Siren at St. Croix Falls Luck/Frederic at Shell Lake Friday, April 13 5 p.m.

St. Croix Falls at Frederic Saturday, April 14 TBD Unity at Osceola 2 p.m.

Grantsburg at Hayward Monday, April 16 5 p.m.

St. Croix Falls at Chetek Grantsburg at Siren Luck/Frederic at Unity Tuesday, April 17 4:30 p.m. Turtle Lake/Clayton at St. Croix Falls 5 p.m.

Osceola at Grantsburg Shell Lake at Webster Thursday, April 19 5 p.m.

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three more runs in the third inning with an inside-the-park home run to the leftfield corner, and had a triple to make the game 5-0.

Webster/Siren, in the bottom of the third inning, closed the gap, scoring three runs off a bases-loaded double, making the score 5-3. Both teams were scoreless until the seventh inning, when the Rails added two more runs to extend their lead to 7-3. Webster/Siren was unable to score in the bottom of the seventh and the Rails won 7-3.

Evon Maxwell pitched the entire game for Webster/Siren and added four strikeouts. Webster/Siren played the Barron Bears later on in the evening for a nightcap. They travel to St. Croix Falls Thursday, April 12, to take on the Saints, and have Grantsburg at home Monday evening, April 16. Webster/Siren is now still winless for the season, but look like they are improving every game.

Barron 12, Webster/Siren 0 SIREN – The second game Tuesday evening, April 10, the Webster/Siren girls softball team braved the cold-weather conditions and played hard, but lost big, 12-0. Barron scored in every inning but the third, going ahead by 12 in the fifth inning and achieving the 10-run rule. Evon Maxwell started the game pitching, but only pitched one inning. Paige Young came in on relief and finished the final four innings with two strikeouts. Webster/Siren was only able to come together for two hits in the game. Webster/Siren plays at St. Croix Falls on Thursday evening, April 12, and the Grantsburg Pirates at Siren next Monday, April 16. Webster/Siren still is searching for their first win of the season, so next week they have a great chance in doing so.

Luck/Frederic slide past Northwood

TRACK & FIELD Upcoming Thursday, April 12 4 p.m.

Spooner Invitational (Webster, Frederic/Luck, Grantsburg, Unity) St. Croix Falls at Siren Monday, April 16 4 p.m.

Shell Lake Invitational (Frederic/Luck, Grantsburg) Tuesday, April 17 4 p.m.

Siren at Clear Lake 4:15 p.m. Unity Invitational (Frederic/Luck, Grantsburg, Webster) Thursday, April 19 4 p.m.

Frederic Invitational (Grantsburg, Siren, Unity, Webster)

L/F catcher Avery Steen slides safely into second against the Northwood Evergreens during Luck/Frederic’s 19-9 win on Tuesday, April 10. – Photo by Jenna Clemenson

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Wetlands funding continues to slide

by Tim Spielman Contributing writer BURNETT COUNTY – Like most federal programs currently under the congressional microscope and facing trimming in upcoming budget discussions, funding for a wetlands conservation program important in Wisconsin and elsewhere, too, likely will continue on a downward trajectory in coming years.

Projects associated with the North American Wetlands Conservation Act aren’t terribly visible in northwestern Wisconsin, but they are there, providing habitat for ducks and other critters fond of wetlands and the grasslands that surround them. Most of the projects are of a smaller scale in this neck of the woods, but federal funding, coupled with that from the state and groups like Ducks Unlimited, continue to aid private landowners who wish to “do the right thing,” in regard to conservation.

In its simplest form, a NAWCA project in Burnett or Polk counties might entail removal of tile from a former wetland, to restore that wetland on land considered “marginal” for ag production or simply the odd areas of a farm site. Of course, there are several other improvements that

A Labrador retriever eagerly awaits another opportunity to get into the water. – Photo by Tim Spielman

Projects associated with the North American Wetlands Conservation Act provide habitat for ducks and other critters fond of wetlands and the grasslands that surround them. – Photo by Joshua Bakland typically are made at the site. for upland birds like turkeys and pheasOne of those local projects is in Burnett ants,” Olson said. “And I suppose even a County’s Town of Wood River, according few fawning nurseries for white-tailed to Brett Olson, a private lands wildlife bi- deer.” ologist for the DNR. The actual wetland to Also in Polk County, NAWCA funds are be restored is 2.5 acres, Olson said, in ad- being used to create a small, 40-foot-long dition to the conversion of 19 acres from embankment that will restore a 6.5-acre ag land to grassland, “which will provide wetland that previously was ditched for a buffer to these wetlands and waterway, agricultural purposes. as well as provide nesting cover not only A project currently in its early stages is for waterfowl, but many other grasslands being planned for the Town of Grantsburg birds,” he said. in Burnett County.

The private-lands project is within a Besides improving conditions for ducks couple of miles of the Crex Meadows State and other wildlife, these projects also benWildlife Area. The goal of the project is efit the local economy, according to Bob similar to that of other NAWCA projects Hanson, a DNR wildlife technician at in the area: to expand existing grasslands, Crex Meadows. as well as restoring the hydrology that “When we do this work, it really does was altered through ditching, improving support the local economy,” Hanson says. downstream water quality and reducing “We’re using local bulldozers and excavaerosion. tors, and it’s all local people doing it.”

Another project is occurring down the Conservation groups, however, are conroad in Polk County, adjacent to Alabama cerned about the extent to which these Lake. There, Olson said, a conversion is and other projects might be affected in the under way to restore about 35 acres of warm-season grasses valuable to ducks that nest and raise their broods on Alabama.

“The goal of the project is to provide a diverse ecosystem for nesting waterfowl, as well as nesting and brood-rearing cover

Things to do at Crex GRANTSBURG – Migratory birds continue to arrive at Crex Meadows, Fish Lake and the surrounding area. Piedbilled grebe, belted kingfishers, rubycrowned kinglets, northern flickers, common loons and osprey are the newest added to the bird list.

Programs and events are coming up in April and May to help you spot and learn about these migratory species. Shakers and Movers 2012 program in April is the Prairie Grouse of Crex Meadows on Saturday, April 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. Hear about sharp-tailed grouse and prairie chicken history, habitat and ecology, shakers and movers on Crex Meadows Wildlife Area.

Spring cleanup day is Saturday, April 14, from 9 a.m. to noon. Meet at the visitor center before heading out onto the property to clean up the roadways. If you want

to help make Crex Meadows beautiful, call to register. Free lunch will be served afterward.

Spring birding tours will be held on Saturday, April 28, May 5 and May 12, from 8 to 10 a.m. Registration is required. International Migratory Bird Day is Saturday, May 12. Celebrate the naming of Grantsburg as a Bird City Wisconsin with walks, talks and explorations about birds throughout the day at Memory Lake Park beginning at 8 a.m.

For more information about these and other events at Crex Meadows call 715463-2739, visit www.crexmeadows.org, or find them on Facebook. Friends of Crex support these and other programs. You can support these types of programs and be more involved by joining the Friends of Crex. – submitted

future. NAWCA is authorized by the federal government up to $75 million each year, nationwide. In 2010, federal funds totalled $47.6 million, and dropped to $37.5 million last year. This year, funding was approved at $35.5 million.

For 2013, the fiscal year that begins Oct. 1, President Barack Obama has requested $39.4 million, according to Ducks Unlimited officials.

In essence, NAWCA funding is money provided as matching grants, categorized as large and small. As such, being approved for a grant is based largely on the amount state agencies and/or conservation groups are willing to kick in. According to DU, $1 from the federal government typically is matched by $3.20 from other sources that range from state agencies to groups like Pheasants Forever, DU or other groups.

There is good news for NAWCA, however. Introduced in the U.S. Senate recently was a bill that would reauthorize the program through 2017. The bill is a companion to a House bill introduced last year.

The bipartisan bill, according to DU’s Paul Schmidt, chief conservation officer, “is a testament to how NAWCA is a model for uniting diverse and effective partnerships in support of shared conservation objectives.”

Since 1989, federal contributions to NAWCA have reached more than $1 billion. Matching dollars now exceed $3 billion over that time period. More than 1,600 NAWCA projects nationwide have contributed to the conservation of more than 25 million acres of habitat in North America.

Locally, the Crex Meadows Chapter of Ducks Unlimited has raised about $350,000 since 1980 for habitat conservation. In return, DU has spent about $700,000 in Burnett County on wetland restoration and other projects.

Note: The Crex Meadows DU chapter will host its annual banquet and fundraising event Saturday, April 28, in Siren. For more information call Scott Johnson at 715-431-0362, or Mike Cole at 715-4632688. For more information about NAWCA projects in northwestern Wisconsin, call Brett Olson at 262-794-2142.

First turkey Courtney Zehm, 13, from St. Croix Falls, got her first turkey ever, weighing 21 lbs. with a 10inch beard, during the youth turkey hunt Saturday and Sunday, April 7 and 8. - Photo submitted

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Zach Jensen, 10, son of Bryan and Keri Jensen of Shell Lake, grandson of Earl and Jensen, Sharon and John and Sandy Romel of Frederic, participated in the turkey youth hunt. At 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 7, he shot his first turkey at 22 yards away. The beard of the turkey was 11-1/4 inches long, the largest turkey in the family.

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Joey Duncan shot his first turkey on Saturday, April 7, during the youth hunt. It weighed 17.3 lbs. and had a 5-inch beard. – Photo submitted

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Spring Craft Fair Milltown American Legion Auxiliary Second-Annual Craft Sale Saturday, April 14, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Milltown Community Center Milltown, WI

For more information, contact Joan Juleen, 715-825-3423.

MOVING SALE F r i d a y, A p r i l 13 , 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

S a t u r d a y, A p r i l 14 , 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

121 Jenson Blvd.

Luck, WI South of Hwy. 48 just east of Luck.

Everything must go.

HUGE MULTIFAMILY GARAGE SALE Fri., April 13, 7 - 5; Sat., April 14, 8 - 5 Men’s, women’s and girls clothing, NB - 5T; prom dresses; computer desks; many kitchen and household items; kids toys for inside and out; Burton Feather 150 snowboard; D.C. snowboard boots, size 10; dresser w/mirror; TV; weights; women’s Mt. Fury Roadmaster 10 spd.; Appaloosa mare, $300; miniature horse harness; some tack and much more!

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1689 243rd Ave., Luck Just south of West Denmark Church

Connect to your community. www.theleader.net.

MULTIFAMILY GARAGE SALE 49 Bank Street, Milltown (Behind RCU Bank)

Thursday, April 12, 1 to 6 p.m.

Friday, April 13, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, April 14, 8 a.m. to Noon

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(April 11, 18) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Rodger Petryk Poplar Point Rentals 1983 110 Ave. Dresser, WI 54009 Plaintiff(s) vs.

Heather Anderson Address Unknown Defendant(s) Case No. 12-SC-249 Publication Summons and Notice of Filing TO THE PERSON(S) NAMED ABOVE AS DEFENDANT(S): You are being sued by the person(s) named above as Plaintiff(s). A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above.

The lawsuit will be heard in the following Small Claims Court: Polk County Justice Center County Courthouse, 715-4859299, 1005 West Main St., Ste. 300, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, on the following date and time, April 30, 2012, 1:30 p.m.

If you do not attend the hearing, the court may enter a judgment against you in favor of the person(s) suing you. A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above. 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.

You may have the option to answer without appearing in court on the court date by filing a written answer with the clerk of court before the court date.

You must send a copy of your answer to the Plaintiff(s) named above at their address. You may contact the clerk of court at the telephone number above to determine if there are other methods to answer a Small Claims complaint in that county.

If you need help in this matter because of a disability, please call: 715-485-9299.

Rodger Petryk Plaintiff/Attorney Cell: 715-577-3269 April 4, 2012 558013

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(Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff vs.

MATTHEW T. CARSTENBROCK, et al.

Defendant(s) NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case Number: 11 CV 2 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on March 31, 2011, in the amount of $199,175.68, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 22, 2012. 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 12, of the Plat of Rolling Hills First Addition, a “County Plat” being a division of Lot 4 of Certified Survey Map No. 4588 recorded in Volume 20 of Certified Survey Maps on Page 140, as Document No. 685791, located in the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, Section 13, Township 33 North, Range 18 West, Garfield Township, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1881 98th Ave., Dresser, WI 54009.

TAX KEY NO.: 024-01300-1200.

Dated this 27th day of March, 2012 Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Scott D. Nabke State Bar #1037979 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. 286380

Name-brand clothing: girls infant to size 7, boys infant to size 8, women’s & men’s clothing; shoes of all sizes; DVDs; board games; toys; many household items including AtHome America decorations; twin-size captain’s bed; kitchen hutch; 557951 34Lp whirlpool bathtub; many more items.

PILGRIM LUTHERAN CHURCH FUNDRAISER RUMMAGE SALE Saturday, April 21, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Across from the water tower north of town on Hwy. 35.

Frederic, WI 558018 34-35L

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Notices Polk County circuit court Angela J. Kraft, Lakeland, Minn., operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Robert C. LaBlanc, Turtle Lake, speeding, $175.30.

Linda M. Lingerfelt, Amery, operating while suspended, failure to keep vehicle under control, seat belt violation, not guilty pleas.

Evan J. Lunda, Centuria, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Martha M. Magnuson, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Emanuele Marchisio, Hudson, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Justin C. Mortenson, Dresser, speeding, $175.30.

Mathew B. Mullendore, Amery, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Joshua V. Quist, New Richmond, speeding, $175.30.

Margaret E. Stone, Balsam Lake, automobile following too closely, operating motor vehicle without insurance, seat belt violation, not guilty pleas.

Stacy R. Wagner, Amery, failure to yield right of way, $187.90.

Brian K. Zbleski, Milltown, duty/report accident, $200.50.

Burnett County circuit court with victim, attend domestic abuse counseling, $243.00.

Murilyn L. Kilmer, 74, Milltown, seat belt violation, $187.90.

Shane A. Loveland, 44, Hayward, failure to notify police of

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(Mar. 14, 21, 28, Apr. 4, 11, 18) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY WESTCONSIN CREDIT UNION Plaintiff, vs.

PAMELA S. SCHULTE, JOHN DOE SCHULTE unknown spouse of Pamela S. Schulte, Defendants.

Case No. 11CV512 Case 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 October 3, 2011, in the amount of $128,701.75, the undersigned Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell at public auction at the front entrance of the Polk County Courthouse in the City of Balsam Lake, in said County, on the 3rd day of May, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., the real estate and mortgaged premises directed by the judgment to be sold, therein described as follows: The W 1/2 of E 1/2 of SW 1/4 of SE 1/4, Section 25, Township 34 North, Range 16 West, Town of Apple River, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 637 U.S. Highway 8, Amery, Wisconsin.

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 8th day of March, 2012. /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.

westbound on Hwy. 70 and cut the corner too sharply. A road sign was also damaged.

March 27: A 17-year-old student attending ALC, with a Webster address, was issued a citation for truancy.

April 3: A 17-year-old student attending Siren school was cited for truancy.

April 5: A 17-year-old student was cited for possession of tobacco.

(Mar. 14, 21, 28, Apr. 4, 11, 18) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY WESTCONSIN CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, vs.

TRAVIS J. PETERSEN SHANNON N. PETERSEN, DISCOVER BANK, CAPITAL ONE BANK (U.S.A.), PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC, GRINDELL LAW OFFICES, SC, Defendants.

Case No. 11CV698 Code: 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of an amended judgment of foreclosure and sale rendered in the above-entitled action on March 1, 2012, in the amount of $102,778.41, the undersigned Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell at public auction at the front entrance of the Polk County Courthouse in the City of Balsam Lake, in said County, on the 3rd day of May, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., the real estate and mortgaged premises directed by the judgment to be sold, therein described as follows: Lots 1, 2, 3, 7, 8 and 9, Block 7 of Todd Lewis Addition to Plat of Lewis (in the Town of Clam Falls), Polk County, Wis. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1144 Oak Avenue, Lewis, 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 6th day of March, 2012. /s/Peter J. 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.

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(Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON f/k/a THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF POPULAR ABS, INC. MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-C, Plaintiff, vs.

DANIEL G. ZABEL; and DARLENE K. ZABEL, his wife, Defendants.

Case No. 11-CV-517 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of said Circuit Court in the above-entitled action which was entered on February 24, 2012, in the amount of $104,313.28, I shall expose for sale and sell at public auction in the Foyer of the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, on the 29th day of May, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., the following described premises or so much thereof as may be sufficient as to raise the amount due to the plaintiff for principal, interest and costs, together with the disbursements of sale and solicitors’ fees, to-wit: Lot 14, Block 5, First Addition to the Village of Frederic, Polk County, Wisconsin.

TAX KEY NUMBER: 12600153-0000.

TERMS OF SALE: 10% down cash, money order or certified check. Balance due within ten days of confirmation of sale.

This property is being sold as is and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

Peter M. Johnson, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Velnetske Law Offices, LLC 10555 N. Port Washington Road Mequon, WI 53092 262-241-9339 The above property is located at 105 1st Avenue South, Frederic, Wisconsin.

Velnetske Law Office, LLC, is a law firm representing a creditor in the collection of a debt owed to such creditor, and any such information obtained will be used for that purpose.

March 16: Timothy P. Jewel, 21, Siren, was cited for failure to obey traffic signal.

March 17: Frank J. Fagnan, 46, Grantsburg, was cited for operating without insurance.

March 23: It was reported that the traffic light on the northwest side of the intersection of Hwys.

35 / 70 was knocked down and lying on the pavement. It appeared that a vehicle turned from southbound on Hwys. 35 / 70 to

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Benjamin D. Ott, 37, Rush City, Minn., warrant - failure to appear, April 5.

www.the-leader.net (Mar. 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT CIVIL DIVISION POLK COUNTY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, N.D. Plaintiff vs.

RONALD R. FEHLEN Defendant NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 11 CV 470 Case Code No. 30404 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on October 28, 2011, in the amount of $188,228.87, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 3, 2012, at 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Lot 7 of Certified Survey Map No. 2026, recorded in Volume 9 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 174, as Document 542747, located in the East One-half of Southeast Onequarter of Southwest Onequarter (E 1/2 of SE 1/4 of SW 1/4, Section Eighteen (18), Township Thirty-two (32) North, Range Eighteen (18) West, Polk County, Wisconsin.

TAX KEY NO: 022-00922-0700.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 312 236th St., Osceola, WI 54020.

Adam C. Lueck State Bar No. 1081386 Attorney for Plaintiff 230 W. Monroe St. Chicago, IL 60606 Phone: 312-541-9710 Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Minn., speeding, $127.50.

Trent D. Sutherland, 19, Grantsburg, possess drug paraphernalia, $330.50.

Kyle K. Thomas, 26, St. Francis, Minn., issue worthless check, restitution, $306.20.

Siren police report

Burnett County warrants Ricky V. Daniels, date of birth not given, Webster, warrant - failure to appear, April 2.

Clinton A. Jones, 44, Webster, warrant - failure to appear,

accident, $175.30.

Robert M. Northquest, 34, Grantsburg, issue worthless check, restitution, $663.84.

Travis R. Pyke, 24, Frederic, inattentive driving, $641.50.

Kyle R. Smith, 24, Lakeville,

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John Belland, 34, Cambridge, Minn., child abuse, oneyear probation, sentence withheld, $88.00.

Anthony R. Dietmeier, 18, Danbury, disorderly conduct, one-year probation, no contact

(Mar. 14, 21, 28, Apr. 4, 11, 18) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff vs.

KERRY L. LYSDAHL, et al.

Defendant(s) Case Number: 10 CV 939 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on July 19, 2011, in the amount of $120,785.34, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 2, 2012, 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 2 of Certified Survey Map No. 4134, recorded June 26, 2003, in Volume 18 of Certified Survey Maps, on Page 164, as Document No. 660373, in the Town of Eureka, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2284 190th St., Centuria, WI 54824.

TAX KEY NO.: 020-00279-0120.

Dated this 7th day of March, 2012.

Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Scott D. Nabke State Bar #1037979 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. 285302

(Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff vs.

KANDICE MAE CHAFFEE, et al.

Defendant(s) NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case Number: 11 CV 410 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on September 16, 2011, in the amount of $235,508.28, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 22, 2012, 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: The East 330 feet of the West 990 feet of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 15, Township 34 North, Range 17 West, in the Town of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wis. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1431 150th Avenue, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

TAX KEY NO.: 006-00449-1000.

Dated this 28th day of March, 2012 Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Scott D. Nabke State Bar #1037979 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. 286374

NOTICE OF FREDERIC SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING Monday, March 12, 2012, 6:30 p.m.

Frederic High School, Library 1. Call to order 2. Opening Ceremonies A. Approve agenda 3. Closed session: Wisconsin statutes 19.85 (1)(c)(f)(i): Personnel and staffing contract review 4. Opening Ceremonies - continued A. Welcoming remarks B. Audience to visitors and delegation 5. Reports of officers A. Minutes from previous meetings B. Invoices and receipts C. 2011 - 12 budget D. Board member reports/Governance 6. Reports of the administration A. Superintendent B. High School Principal C. Elementary Principal 1. Band Program D. Buildings and Grounds E. Athletics 1. Blizzard Hockey Representative 2. Sportsmanship Recognition 3. Cross Country 4. Golf F. Charlotte Danielson Evaluation Model 7. New Business A. Personnel 1. Staffing: Superintendent and high school office 2. Layoff/Nonrenewal of teaching contracts 3. New employee approval 4. Resignations 5. Cross Country B. 2012-13 Budget approval (tentative) C. Contracts 1. Head Start annual contract D. School Calendar: 2012-13 8. Business as a result of closed session 558063 34L 9. Adjourn

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Steven K. Howell, Amery, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Kevin A. Hubred, Amery, speeding, $200.50.

Mitchel E. Johnson, Star Prairie, unsafe turn at intersection, reckless driving – endanger safety, operating left of centerline, failure to notify police of accident, not guilty pleas.

Steven L. Johnson, Clayton, operating while revoked, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, not guilty pleas.

Wesley H. Kemis, Luck, seat belt violation, $10.00.

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Bryan L. Berg, Clear Lake, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Amy K. Blackmore, St. Louis Park, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Kara M. Brinkman, Minneapolis, Minn., seat belt violation, $10.00.

Darrell D. Flodin, Luck, operate without valid license, $200.50.

Erin M. Fowler, Luck, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Hannah J. Frederickson, Center City, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

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Polk County Government Center 100 Polk County Plaza, Balsam Lake, WI County Boardroom Tuesday April 17, 2012 9:00 a.m. Regular Business Meeting & Public Hearing, 1:30 p.m.

County Board May Break For Lunch And Reconvene Afterward Open Session Order of Business 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Opening of the Meeting Call to Order Evidence of Proper Notice Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Oath of Office

Consent Agenda 6. Consideration of amendments to the noticed agenda for April 17, 2012, meeting & consideration of corrections to the published minutes of the March 20, 2012, meeting 7. Public Comments - 3 minutes per person- not to exceed 30 minutes total Organizational Matters 8. Election of County Board Officers a. County Board Chairperson b. 1st Vice Chairperson c. 2nd Vice Chairperson 9. Formulation and Adoption of County Board Rules of Order A. Res. No. _______: Resolution to Adopt County Board Rules of Order (Copy distributed during the meeting) 10. Election and Appointment of Members of County Board Supervisors to Standing Committees and Administrative Committees (The County Board may take up the election and/or appointments for such committees and boards in any order) Matters Forwarded By County Administrator 11. Administrator’s appointments of citizen Members to County Board Administrative committees, required to fill vacancies occurring simultaneous with the newly elected County Board taking office.

12. Administrator’s Report Public Hearings 13. Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment to Ordinance 01-12: Ordinance to Create Appraisal Committee for Sale of Tax Delinquent Lands Proposed Resolutions and Ordinances 14. B. Amendment to Ordinance No. 01-12: Ordinance to Create Appraisal Committee for Sale of Tax Delinquent Lands C. Res. No. _______: Resolution for Outdoor Recreation Aids D. Res. No. _______: Resolution to Authorize 2012 Highway Construction Projects E. Res. No. _______: Resolution to Adopt 2011 Technical Resolution (copy to follow) F. Res. No. _______: Resolution to Consent to and to Authorize Issuance of Acknowledgement of Public Responsibility with St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin and the Bureau of Indian Affairs Member Reports 15. Supervisors Reports 16. Adjourn This meeting is open to the public according to Wisconsin State Statute 19.83. Persons with disabilities wishing to attend and/or participate are asked to notify the County Clerk’s office (715-485-9226) at least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting time so all reasonable accommoda557852 34L 24a,d tions can be made.

FOR SALE IN CENTURIA Newly remodeled, 3 BRs, 1-1/2 baths, open floor plan, hardwood floors, deck, 1 owner.

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(Apr. 11, 18, 25) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION U.S. Bank National Association ND 205 W. 4th Street, Suite 500 Cincinnati, OH 45202 Plaintiff vs.

TIMOTHY J. GREANER 1718 E. FOREST CIRCLE BALSAM LAKE, WI 54810 RENEE M. GREANER 1718 E. FOREST CIRCLE BALSAM LAKE, WI 54810 WESTCONSIN CREDIT UNION 444 S. BROADWAY MENOMONIE, WI 54751 Defendants.

PUBLICATION SUMMONS Case No. 12 CV 81 Judge Anderson, Jeffery L. Case Code No. 30404 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.

Within 40 days after April 11, 2012, 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 Lois Hoff, Clerk of Courts, Polk County Courthouse, 1005 West Main Street, Suite 300 P.O. Box 549, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 and to Adam C. Lueck, Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606. You may have an attorney help represent you.

If you do not demand a copy of the complaint within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

Dated: March 30, 2012.

Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Adam C. Lueck State Bar No. 1081386 Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 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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(March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff Vs. EDUARDO LERRO, et al, Defendant(s) NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case Number: 11 CV 321 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on October 18, 2011, in the amount of $145,566.12 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 2, 2012 at 10 a.m.

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

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin DESCRIPTION: Part of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, Section 30, Township 33 North, Range 18 West, Town of Osceola, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Commencing on the East line of said forty, 655 feet North of the Southeast corner of said forty; thence West parallel to the South line of said forty, 214 feet; thence North parallel to the East line of said forty 203 1/2 feet; thence East parallel to the South line of said forty to the East line of said forty; thence South to the place of beginning.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2341 Oak Drive, Osceola, WI 54020 TAX KEY NO.: 042-00734-0000 Dated this 7th day of March, 2012 Dustin A. McMahon State Bar #1086857 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County 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. 285406 556156

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PIONEER APARTMENTS, LUCK, WI

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612 2nd St. in Luck, WI

Management Office at:

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715-472-2164

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(April 4, 11, 18) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Central Prairie Financial, LLC as successor in interest to Chase Bank USA, N.A. c/o Messerli & Kramer PA 3033 Campus Drive, Suite 250 Plymouth, MN 55441 Plaintiff, vs.

Peter Korb 119 N. Washington St. Upper P.O. Box 5 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 Defendant(s).

SUMMONS Case Code: 30301 Case No. 12CV95 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 April 4, 2012, 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, Suite 300, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, and to Messerli & Kramer PA, 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.

MESSERLI & KRAMER PA Jillian N. Walker, #1066378 3033 Campus Drive, Ste. 250 Plymouth, MN 55441 Phone: (763) 548-7900 Fax: (763) 548-7922

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(Apr. 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.

PATRICIA J. HANSON and JOHN DOE, unknown spouse of Patricia J. Hanson Defendants; and MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC, Added Defendant.

Case No. 11-CV-522 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000.00 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on November 21, 2011, in the amount of $131,996.61, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 29, 2012, 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 St., Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: The NE 1/4 of NW 1/4 of SW 1/4 of NE 1/4, Section 20-36-19, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2840 Wilson Ave., Town of Sterling.

TAX KEY NO.: 046-00453-0000 Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County, WI O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Avenue Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 (414) 727-1591 O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a Chapter 7 Discharge in Bankruptcy, this correspondence should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt.

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POLK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

612-280-7581

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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The Town Board of the Town of St. Croix Falls will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at the Town Hall located at 1305 200th Street & U.S. Hwy. 8, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, for the purpose of discussing the Town Gopher Bounty. Written evidence, testimony or comments, if any, must be delivered in person or by mail to the Town Hall.

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Water, sewer & garbage included.

On-site laundry.

Background check.

First month’s rent and damage deposit.

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TOWN OF ST. CROIX FALLS Polk County, Wisconsin www.townofstcroixfalls.org PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TO CONSIDER TOWN GOPHER BOUNTY April 18, 2012

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The Town of Swiss will be conducting its spring clean-up of both the Danbury and Swiss Cemeteries on or about the 1st of May. We will be removing faded/dried-up decorations as to prepare for Memorial Day Weekend. Should you desire to save items, please have decorations removed by the above date.

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www.the-leader.net

1- to 2-BR Apartments Downtown St. Croix Falls $ 425-$475 per mo.

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Danbury and Swiss Cemeteries

FOR RENT

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NOTICE OF SPRING CLEANUP

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Notices

Case No. 11 CV 202 AMENDED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on June 21, 2011, in the amount of $801,756.66, the Polk County Sheriff will sell the premises described below at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: April 4, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. ADJOURNED TO May 9, 2012, at 10:00 a.m.

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

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

PLACE: In the Lobby of the Polk County Justice Center, located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis., 54810.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: That part of Government Lot 6, of Section 35, Township 35 North of Range 17 West, described as follows: Commencing at a stone monument 1,003.9 feet South and 50.0 feet East of the meander corner on the shore of Balsam Lake on the West line of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 35, Township 35 North, Range 17 West; thence East 334.0 feet to the meander line on the shore of Balsam Lake; thence along said shore meander North 8 deg. 00’ East 143.0 feet; thence North 15 deg. 25’ West 60.2 feet; thence West 339.0 feet; thence South 200.0 feet to the place of beginning. Said land being in the Town of Milltown, County of Polk and State of Wisconsin.

ADDRESS: 1860 140th Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

TAX KEY NO: 040-01213-0000.

Dated this 2nd day of April, 2012.

Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Cummisford, Acevedo & Associates, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Mark R. Cummisford State Bar #1034906 6508 South 27th Street Suite #6 Oak Creek, WI 53154 414-761-1700

Cummisford, Acevedo & Associates, LLC, is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

(Apr. 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb f/k/a S & C Bank, Plaintiff, vs.

Harvey Jacobsen, Unknown Spouse of Harvey Jacobsen, Scott A. Jacobsen, Joel L. Jacobsen, Lisa Gunter, Amy Jacobsen, Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No: 11CV163 Case Code: 30404 Judge: Jeffery L. Anderson PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on February 3, 2011, in the amount of $39,129.46, the Polk County Sheriff will sell the following described real property at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: May 31, 2012, at 10:00 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: Lots Five (5), Six (6), Seven (7) and Eight (8), Block Six (6), also a parcel of land in Lot Nine (9), Block Six (6) described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Lot 9, Block 6 of the Original Plat of the Village of Balsam Lake, thence 10 feet due South, thence West parallel with the North line of said Lot 9, 140 feet, thence due North to the Northwest corner of said Lot 9, thence East 140 feet to the place of beginning, all in the Original Plat of the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, located in the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SW 1/4 NE 1/4), Section 10, Township 34 North, Range 17 West.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 605 Old Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin 54810.

Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff ECKBERG, LAMMERS, BRIGGS, WOLFF & VIERLING, PLLP Joseph A. Larson (#1087685) Attorney for Plaintiff 430 Second Street Hudson, WI 54016 715-386-3733 Eckberg Lammers is attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. If you are currently in bankruptcy or have been discharged in bankruptcy, this letter is not an attempt to collect the debt from you personally.

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(Apr. 11, 18, 25, May 2) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff vs.

TERRY MICHAEL MORTON, et al.

Defendants.

The Monthly Town Board Meeting Will Be Held April 16, 2012, At The Cushing Community Center, At 7 p.m.

Agenda: Clerk minutes, Treasurer report, Action on del. PP taxes, Citizen concerns, Ordinance to Extend Terms of Elected Officials (1-week extension), Sign 2012 mowing contract, Approve operator licenses, Possible decisions on blacktopping River Rd., sealcoating & crack sealing for 2012, Road Maint. report, Set May agenda, Pay bills and Adjournment.

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Earth Day

at Polk County Recycling Center Hwy. 8 East of St. Croix Falls

Friday, April 20, 9 - 3:30 p.m.

Open to the Public: Recycling center tours; forestry,

NOTICE TOWN OF LUCK BOARD MEETING Tues., April 17, 7 p.m.

Town Hall Agenda: 1. Reading of the minutes 2. Treasurer’s Report 3. Review and pay bills 5. Patrolman’s report Any additional agenda will be posted in the Luck Town Hall and Clerk’s Office.

557960 34L Lloyd Nelson, Clerk

land, water conservation; renewable energy demos; live animals.

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Questions: 715-485-9294

NOTICE OF OPEN BOOK FOR THE TOWN OF JACKSON STATE OF WISCONSIN TOWN OF JACKSON BURNETT COUNTY Pursuant to Sec. 70.45, WI. Statutes, the Town of Jackson assessment roll for the year 2012 assessment will be open for examination on the 28th day of April, 2012, at the town hall, 4599 Cty. Road A, Webster, Wis., from 9 to 11 a.m.

Instructional material about the assessment, on how to file an objection and about board of review procedures under Wis. Law will be available at that time.

Notice is hereby given this 11th day of April, 2012.

For The Town Of Jackson Lorraine Radke, Clerk Board of Review will be held at the Town Hall on Thursday, May 24, 2012, from 4 to 6 p.m.

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The 2011 Financial Report will be presented. Matters that will be voted on will be: Snowplowing and Sanding rates for the 2012-2013 season and various charitable contributions. Also Family Pathways will make a presentation.

The regular monthly board meeting will immediately follow the Annual meeting.

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Notice is hereby given to electors of the Town of Luck, in Polk County, Wisconsin, that the Annual Town Meeting of said town will be held on third Tuesday of April, 2012, at 8 p.m., at the Luck Town Hall, following the regular monthly town meeting for the transaction of such business as shall come lawfully before it.

Dated April 9, 2012.

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TOWN OF STERLING MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING

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(Apr. 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY ANCHORBANK, FSB Plaintiff vs.

KATHRYN EMILY KAHLECK A/K/A KATHRYN E. HALLSTEIN, et al.

Defendant(s) Case Number: 11 CV 452 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on October 17, 2011, in the amount of $102,499.37, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 29, 2012, 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 5 of Certified Survey Map No. 2168 recorded in Volume 10 of Certified Survey Maps on page 92 as Document No. 553482, located in part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 21, Township 33 North of Range 18 West; also being part of Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 1001, Volume 4, page 248, this being Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 2074, Volume 9, Page 222; Town of Osceola, in Polk County, Wisconsin. AND The South 100 feet of Lot 4 of Certified Survey Map No. 2168 recorded in Volume 10 of Certified Survey Maps on page 92 as Document No. 553482, located in part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 21, Township 33 North of Range 18 West; also being part of Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 1001, Volume 4, page 248, this being Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 2074, Volume 9, Page 222; Town of Osceola, in Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 862 218th St., Osceola, WI 54020.

TAX KEY NO.: 042-00448-0500.

Dated this 30th day of March, 2012.

Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Scott D. Nabke State Bar # 1037979 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. 286565

Tuesday, April 17

2012 Annual Meeting For The Town Of West Sweden Will Be Held Tues., April 17, At 6:30 p.m. At The Town Hall

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AGENDA Call meeting to order.

Reading of minutes Treasurer’s report Review of Lake Management Plan Committee reports Old business New business 557856 23d 34L Adjournment

TOWN OF LUCK ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

Tuesday, April 17, 2012 6:30 p.m.

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Commissioners Meeting Georgetown Hall Saturday, April 14, 2012 9 a.m.

NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE APPOINTMENTS TO THE WISCONSIN INDIANHEAD TECHNICAL COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD The committee to appoint members to the Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College District Board will hold a second public hearing at 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 26, 2012, to review the following candidate’s application submitted for consideration for the Employer member position, representing Region 6 – St. Croix County (3-year term). The candidate must be present and must provide two written references before being interviewed to qualify for appointment to the Board.

Maurice Veilleux 310 Arlene Ct. New Richmond, WI 54017 Telephone conferencing technology will be utilized by committee members during this meeting at the following locations: WITC-Ashland Campus, 2100 Beaser Avenue, Ashland, WI 54806; WITCNew Richmond Campus, 1019 S. Knowles Avenue, New Richmond, WI 54017; WITC-Rice Lake, 1900 College Drive, Rice Lake, WI 54868; WITC-Administrative Office, 505 Pine Ridge Drive, Shell Lake, WI 54871; WITC-Superior Campus, 600 North 21st Street, Superior, WI 54880; and the St. Croix County Government Center, 1101 Carmichael Rd., Hudson, WI 54016.

AGENDA Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College DISTRICT BOARD APPOINTMENT HEARING/COMMITTEE MEETING Thursday, April 26, 2012, 3 p.m.

Note: Telephone technology will be utilized for this meeting at the following locations, where the committee members (and the public) are able to participate: WITC-Ashland Campus 2100 Beaser Avenue Ashland, WI 54806

WITC-New Richmond Campus 1019 S. Knowles Avenue New Richmond, WI 54017

WITC-Rice Lake Campus 1900 College Drive Rice Lake, WI 54868

WITC-Administrative Office 505 Pine Ridge Drive Shell Lake, WI 54871

WITC-Superior Campus 600 North 21st Street Superior, WI 54880

St. Croix County Government Center 1101 Carmichael Rd. Hudson, WI 54016

Public Hearing 1. Call Public Hearing to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Establishment of Quorum 4. Determination of Compliance with Open Meetings Law and Statutory Notices 5. Determination of Name and Qualifications of the Candidate 6. Interview Candidate 7. Testimony from the Public Regarding Candidate 8. Close of Public Hearing Appointment Committee Meeting 1. Call Public Meeting to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Establishment of a Quorum 4. Determination of Compliance with Open Meetings Law and Statutory Notices 5. Purpose of Meeting and Explanation of Statutes Governing District Board Appointments 6. Review the Plan of Representation 7. The committee may go into closed session, in accordance with State Statutes §19.85 (1)(f), for the purpose of consideration of financial, medical, social or personal histories information of the candidate 8. Reconvene Public Meeting 9. Appointment of District Board Member 10. Adjournment of Public Meeting Note: President Meyer will be available during the meeting to answer any questions.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS/ QUALIFICATIONS FOR GRANTSBURG ENTERPRISE CENTER II

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Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received by the Northwest Regional Planning Commission (NWRPC) until 10:00 a.m., April 27, 2012, local time, at NWRPC Offices, located at 1400 South River Street, Spooner, Wisconsin 54801.

Proposals will be publicly opened at said time and place. The proposal is for furnishing all labor and materials for the construction, complete in place, of the Grantsburg Enterprise Center II. This will include the construction of a 12,000-squarefoot light-industrial building including all interior and exterior building work and site improvements.

It is expected that a contract will be awarded by 4:30 p.m., April 30, 2012. Construction start-up is expected to begin on or about May 1, 2012, weather permitting; and occupancy of the facility is required on or before August 15, 2012. The proposals must be submitted on the forms in the Project Specification Documents as prepared by the Northwest Regional Planning Commission and Halverson Engineering.

Digital copies of the Contract documents for use by Contractors submitting a proposal will be available on April 16, 2012, and may be obtained by contacting NWRPC by telephone at 715-635-2197 or Halverson Engineering by telephone at 608488-2085. Printed copies will be available for viewing at both offices.

Awarded Contracts shall also be subject to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Prevailing Wagon Rates and all other requirements included in the contract documents.

No proposals will be considered unless filed with NWRPC by the time and date listed above and accompanied by a cash deposit, cashier’s or certified check, or bond made payable to NWRPC for five percent (5%) of the proposal amount; to be forfeited as liquidated damages in the event that the proposal be accepted and the contractor shall fail to enter promptly into a written contract and furnish the required performance bonds.

No proposals may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days from the date of opening. The NWRPC will select the most advantageous proposal based upon the scoring criteria contained in the proposal documents and reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

By Order of Northwest Regional Planning Commission Myron Schuster, Executive Director

firrst to know$ Be the fi Local breaking news on facebook$com/intercountyleader VILLAGE OF SIREN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 2012 SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT PROJECT Please take notice that the Village Board of Siren, Wis., has declared its intention to exercise its police power in accordance with State Statutes 66.0703, to levy special assessments upon property within the following described assessment district for benefits conferred upon the property by the improvements of the following concrete sidewalks, aprons and curb & gutter: ASSESSMENT DISTRICT A. All property fronting upon the west side of First Avenue from its intesection with Main Street to its intersection with Lake Street.

A report showing the final plans and specifications, estimated cost of improvements and proposed assessments is on file in the Village Clerk’s office, 24049 1st Avenue, Siren, and may be inspected any business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

You are further notified that the Siren Village Board will hear all interested persons, or their agents or attorneys, concerning matters contained in the preliminary resolution authorizing the assessments and in the above-described report at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 26, 2012, at the Village Hall meeting room.

All objections will be considered at this hearing and thereafter the amount of the assessments will be considered for final determination at the Village Board meeting May 10, 2012, at 2 p.m.

Martin C. Shutt Administrator/Engineer April 11, 2012 557996 34L WNAXLP

NOTICE Polk County will be suspending the Spring Road Restriction Postings as of Monday, April 16, 2012, at 6:00 a.m. Effective April 16, 2012, the following Polk County roads will no longer be restricted to six (6) tons for any single-axle weight: • County Trunk Highway W from County Trunk Highway E to 80th Street.

• County Trunk Highway GG from State Highway 48 to County Trunk Highway G. • County Trunk Highway D from County Trunk Highway JJ to State Highway 63.

• County Trunk Highway H from U.S. Hwy. 8 to County Trunk Highway I This removal of restrictions does not include Town Roads.

Townships will need to be contacted directly for the status of their weight restriction removal. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the highway office.

Please also note, it is unlawful to deposit anything in the road rights of way, including the planting of crops and advertising signs of any type. Generally, the road right of way is 33 feet from the centerline. Contact the Polk County Highway office with concerns about specific rights of ways.

Steve Warndahl Polk County Highway Commissioner 557932 34L 24d

VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT OFFICIAL RECALL ELECTION FOR PARTISAN OFFICES GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR MAY 8, 2012 Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Election Day may request to vote an absentee ballot. A qualified elector is any U.S. citizen, who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day, who has resided in the ward or municipality where he or she wishes to vote for at least 28 consecutive days before the election. The elector must also be registered in order to receive an absentee ballot.

TO OBTAIN AN ABSENTEE BALLOT YOU MUST MAKE A REQUEST IN WRITING. Contact your municipal clerk and request that an application for an absentee ballot be sent to you for the primary or election or both. You may also request an absentee ballot by letter. Your written request must list your voting address within the municipality where you wish to vote, the address where the absentee ballot should be sent, if different, and your signature.

Special absentee voting application provisions apply to electors who are indefinitely confined to home or a care facility, in the military, hospitalized or serving as a sequestered juror. If this applies to you, contact the municipal clerk.

You can also personally go to the clerk’s office or other specified location, complete a written application, and vote an absentee ballot during the hours specified for casting an absentee ballot.

City of St. Croix Falls Town of Garfield Town of Alden Bonita Leggitt, Clerk Sue Knutson, Clerk Judy Demulling, Clerk 710 Hwy. 35 So. 690 Minneapolis St. 183 155th St. St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 Amery, WI 54001 Star Prairie, WI 54026 715-483-3929 Ext. 11 715-268-4857 715-248-7859 Town of Apple River Gloria Stokes, Clerk 1565 60th St. Cty. Rd. D Turtle Lake, WI 54889 715-268-9275 Town of Balsam Lake Brian Masters, Clerk 1574 State Hwy. 46 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 715-554-2091 Town of Bone Lake Darrell Frandsen, Clerk 954 280th Ave. Frederic, WI 54837-5002 715-472-8212 Town of Clam Falls Betty Knutson, Clerk 3335 90th St. Frederic, WI 54837 715-653-4206 Town of Eureka Michelle Tonnar, Clerk 2077 190th Ave. Centuria, WI 54824 715-646-2985 Town of Farmington Debbie Swanson, Clerk 304 State Rd. 35 Osceola, WI 54020 715-294-2370

Town of Georgetown Kristine Lindgren, Clerk 1913 W. Bone Lake Drive Balsam Lake, WI 54810 715-857-5788

Town of St. Croix Falls Janet Krueger, Clerk 1305 200th St. St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-1851

Town of Laketown Patsy Gustafson, Clerk 2773 230th St. Cushing, WI 54006 715-648-5569

Town of Sterling Julie Peterson, Clerk 13308 Bucklund Rd. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-488-2735

Town of Lorain Susan E. Hughes, Clerk 3340 15th St. Frederic, WI 54837 715-653-2629

Town of West Sweden Andrea Lundquist, Clerk 1535 345th Ave. Frederic, WI 54837 715-327-8650

Town of Luck Lloyd Nelson, Clerk 1616 260th Ave. Luck, WI 54853 715-472-2037

Village of Dresser Jodi A. Gilbert, Clerk 102 W. Main St., P.O. Box 547 Dresser, WI 54009 715-755-2940

Town of McKinley Deborah Grover, Clerk 2296 1st St. Cumberland, WI 54829 715-822-3864

Village of Frederic Kristi Swanson, Clerk P.O. Box 567 107 Hope Rd. W. Frederic, WI 54837 715-327-4294

Town of Milltown Virgil Hansen, Clerk P.O. Box 100 Milltown, WI 54858 715-825-2494 Town of Osceola Lorrain Rugroden, Clerk/Treas.

P.O. Box 216 Dresser, WI 54009 715-755-3060

Village of Luck Kristina Handt, Acting Clerk P.O. Box 315 Luck, WI 54853 715-472-2221

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The deadline for making application to vote absentee by mail is 5 p.m. on the fifth day before the election, May 3, 2012.

Military electors should contact the municipal clerk regarding the deadlines for requesting or submitting an absentee ballot.

The first day to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office is April 23, 2012. The deadline for voting an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office is 5 p.m. on the Friday before the election, on May 4, 2012.

The municipal clerk will deliver voted ballots returned on or before election day to the proper polling place or counting location before the polls close on May 8, 2012. Any ballots received after the polls close will be counted by the board of canvassers if postmarked by election day and received no later than 4 p.m. on the Friday following the election.

(April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY CITIZENS COMMUNITY FEDERAL Plaintiff, vs.

SHAWN D. DENVER, DANYELLE P. DENVER, WEST BEND MUTUAL COMPANY, EAGLE VALLEY BANK, NA, REGIONAL BUSINESS FUND, INC. Defendants Case No. 11CV70 Case 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 April 5, 2011, in the amount of $127,701.78, the undersigned Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell at public auction at the front entrance of the Polk County Courthouse in the City of Balsam Lake, in said County, on the 23rd day of May, 2012, at 10 a.m., the real estate and mortgaged premises directed by the judgment to be sold, therein described as follows: Tract I: Lot 4 of CSM 15-214, Map No. 3447, a part of the NE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 35, Township 33 North, Range 15 West (in the Township of Clayton). Tract II: A nonexclusive easement for ingress and egress, in favor of Tract I, over the east 33 feet of Lot 3 of CSM 15-214, Map No. 3447, lying within the NE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 35, Township 33 North, Range 15 West (in the Township of Clayton) for access to 15th Street.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 627 15th Street, Clayton, 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 30th day of March, 2012. /s/ Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Attorney Christine A. Gimber WELD, RILEY, PRENN & RICCI, S.C. 3624 Oakwood Hills Parkway 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.

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NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on February 18, 2010, in the amount of $185,761.73, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 2, 2012, 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 25, Croixwood, in the City of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin.

ALSO DESCRIBED AS: Lot 25, Croixwood “A Planned Unit Development,” City of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wis. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1326 East Aspen Drive, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024.

TAX KEY NO.: 281-01380-2500.

Dated this 7th day of March, 2012.

Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Scott D. Nabke State Bar #1037979 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. 285293

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Christina E. Demakopoulos State Bar #1066197 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. 285412

(Mar. 14, 21, 28, Apr. 4, 11, 18) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY WILSHIRE CREDIT CORPORATION, AS SERVICER FOR U.S. BANK, NA, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, NA, AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK, NA, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE MLMI TRUST SERIES 2006-RM4 Plaintiff vs.

CHRISTINE A. SIMONSON, et al.

Defendant(s) Case Number: 09 CV 946

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(Mar. 14, 21, 28, Apr. 4, 11, 18) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff vs.

JULIE A. MINOR, et al.

Defendant(s) Case Number: 09 CV 313 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on July 15, 2009, in the amount of $162,965.37, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 2, 2012, at 10:00 a.m.

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 1844 recorded in Volume 8 of Certified Survey Maps on page 192 as Document No. 529708, located in Outlot 15 of the Outlot Plat to the Village of Osceola, being part of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4, Section 22, Township 33 North, Range 19 West.

Said land being in the Village of Osceola, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 403A 8th Avenue, Osceola, WI 54020.

TAX KEY NO.: 165-00355-0000.

Dated this 7th day of March, 2012.

Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County

NOTICE OF MEETING

TOWN OF LAKETOWN

TOWN OF WEST SWEDEN

BURNING RESTRICTION

Notice Is Hereby Given That The Town Board Meeting Is Scheduled To Be Held On April 17, 2012, Immediately Following The 2012 Annual Meeting At 6:30 p.m., At The Town Hall.

Patsy Gustafson Town Clerk

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TOWN OF OAKLAND ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

Agenda: 1. Call meeting to order 2. Clerk Report 3. Treasurer Report 4. Corrections on the printed agenda 5. Public input A. ATV road use in West Sweden 6. Old business A. Possible long-arm mower purchase 7. Employee/Hwy. report 8. Correspondence 9. New business A. Wage report for road projects B. Set Road inspection date 10. Review bills/vouchers 11. Set next meeting date 12. Move to adjourn Respectfully Submitted Andrea Lundquist, Clerk

Thursday, April 12, 2012, 7 p.m. at the Webster Fire Hall 7420 W. Main St. Webster, Wis.

NOTICE A Notice of Change in Bank Control has been filed with the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington, D.C. 20219 by Lawrence C. Holtz to retain a controlling interest in Eagle Valley Bank, National Association, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin.

The notice was filed pursuant to 12 USC 1817(j) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and part 5 of the regulations of the Comptroller of the Currency that require parties who have acquired control of a national bank under certain circumstances to notify the Comptroller of the Currency in writing 90 days following acquisition of control. The review period expires 60 days after the application is deemed technically complete, unless extended by the Comptroller of the Currency. Be advised that: (i) a letter of nondisapproval can be issued in advance of the close of the statutory period; (ii) the Comptroller of the Currency may extend the period of review consistent with the provisions of 12 USC 1817(j) and 12 CFR 5.50; and (iii) the remaining portion of the notice will be kept confidential until the Comptroller of the Currency has acted, but at that time certain additional summary information will be released and made available, upon the request of any person, consistent with the Freedom of Information Act, 5 USC 552 and 12 CFR 5.50.

Any persons desiring to comment on this notice should submit their written comments within 20 days of the date of this publication to: Mark Ro, Licensing Analyst, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, 250 E Street SW, MS 7-13, Washington, D.C. 20219. The public file is available for inspection in the Washington D.C. office identified above during regular business hours.

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The regular meeting will follow.

Deanna J. Krause, Clerk

VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT Recall Primary May 8, 2012 Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Election Day may request to vote an absentee ballot. A qualified elector is any U.S. citizen, who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day, who has resided in the ward or municipality where he or she wishes to vote for at least 28 consecutive days before the election. The elector must also be registered in order to receive an absentee ballot.

TO OBTAIN AN ABSENTEE BALLOT YOU MUST MAKE A REQUEST IN WRITING. Contact your municipal clerk and request that an application for an absentee ballot be sent to you for the primary or election or both. You may also request an absentee ballot by letter. Your written request must list your voting address within the municipality where you wish to vote, the address where the absentee ballot should be sent, if different, and your signature.

Special absentee voting application provisions apply to electors who are indefinitely confined to home or a care facility, in the military, hospitalized or serving as a sequestered juror. If this applies to you, contact the municipal clerk.

You can also personally go to the clerk’s office or other specified location, complete a written application and vote an absentee ballot during the hours specified for casting an absentee ballot.

THE DEADLINE FOR MAKING APPLICATION TO VOTE ABSENTEE BY MAIL IS 5:00 P.M. ON THE FIFTH DAY BEFORE THE ELECTION, THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012.

MILITARY ELECTORS SHOULD CONTACT THE MUNICIPAL CLERK REGARDING THE DEADLINES FOR REQUESTING OR SUBMITTING AN ABSENTEE BALLOT. THE FIRST DAY TO VOTE AN ABSENTEE BALLOT IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE IS MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2012. THE DEADLINE FOR VOTING AN ABSENTEE BALLOT IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE IS 5:00 P.M. ON THE FRIDAY BEFORE THE ELECTION, MAY 4, 2012.

THE MUNICIPAL CLERK WILL DELIVER VOTED BALLOTS RETURNED ON OR BEFORE ELECTION DAY TO THE PROPER POLLING PLACE OR COUNTING LOCATION BEFORE THE POLLS CLOSE TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2012. ANY BALLOTS RECEIVED AFTER THE POLLS CLOSE WILL BE COUNTED BY THE BOARD OF CANVASSERS IF POSTMARKED BY ELECTION DAY AND RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 4:00 P.M. ON THE FRIDAY FOLLOWING THE ELECTION. Type E Voting by Absentee Ballot is published on behalf of Burnett County Municipalities.

Town of Trade Lake Town of Meenon Town of Anderson Deborah Christian, Clerk Suzanna M. Eytcheson, Clerk Jessica King, Clerk 13361 St. Rd. 48 25863 E. Bass Lake. Dr. 2773 185th St. Grantsburg, WI 54840 Webster, WI 54893 Luck, WI 54853 715-866-4893 715-488-2600 715-472-4753

Town of Daniels Liz Simonsen, Clerk 8851 Waldora Rd. Siren, WI 54872 715-349-2291 Town of Dewey Pamela Brown, Clerk 1148 Swiss Chalet Rd. Shell Lake, WI 54871 715-468-7111 Town of Grantsburg Romey Nelson, Clerk-Treasurer 118 E. Madison Ave. P.O. Box 642 Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-5600 Town of Jackson Lorraine Radke, Clerk 4742 County Rd. A Webster, WI 54893 715-866-8412 Town of LaFollette Linda Terrian, Clerk 23928 Malone Rd. Siren, WI 54872 715-349-2531 Town of Lincoln Wanda Washkuhn, Clerk 25603 Ice House Bridge Rd. P.O. Box 296 Webster, WI 54893 715-866-4201

Town of Oakland Deanna Krause, Clerk 7426 W. Main St. P.O. Box 675 Webster, WI 54893 715-866-8213 Town of Roosevelt Patricia Hayden, Clerk 2997 County Road EE Shell Lake, WI 54871 715-468-2468 Town of Rusk Bonnie Harder, Clerk 26985 E. Benoit Lake Rd. Spooner, WI 54801 715-635-4723 Town of Sand Lake Peggy Tolbert, Clerk 25862 Normans Landing Rd. P.O. Box 165 Webster, WI 54893 715-866-4398 Town of Scott Kim Simon, Clerk 28390 County Rd. H Spooner, WI 54801 Office 715-635-2308 Town of Siren Mary Hunter, Clerk 23340 Soderberg Rd. Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5119 Town of Swiss Judith Dykstra, Clerk 7551 Main St. P.O. Box 157 Danbury, WI 54830 715-656-3030

Town of Union David Olson, Clerk 8637 Grover Point Rd. Danbury, WI 54830 715-866-4129 Town of Webb Lake Gail Keup, Clerk 2363 Escape Drive Webb Lake, WI 54830 715-259-3439 Town of West Marshland Margaret A. Hess, Clerk 25161 Spaulding Rd. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-2922 Town of Wood River Dawn Luke, Clerk 11097 Crosstown Rd. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-689-2296 Village of Grantsburg Jennifer Zeiler, Clerk 316 S. Brad St. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-2405 Village of Siren Ann Peterson, Clerk-Treasurer 24049 First Ave. P.O. Box 23 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-2273 Village of Webster Patrice Bjorklund, ClerkTreasurer 7505 Main St. W. P.O. Box 25 Webster, WI 54893 715-866-4211

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Town of Blaine Rita Ronnigen, Clerk 33426 No Mans Trail Minong, WI 54859 715-466-4884

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(Mar. 28, Apr. 4, 11) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee for Freddie Mac Sercurities REMIC Trust 2005S001 Plaintiff vs.

TIMOTHY C. CICCARELLI, et al.

Defendants Case No. 11 CV 135 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on July 19, 2011, in the amount of $336,774.05, the Polk County Sheriff will sell the premises described below at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: March 28, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. ADJOURNED to April 18, 2012, at 10:00 a.m.

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

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

PLACE: In the Lobby of the Polk County Justice Center, located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin 54810.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Lot 22, as shown on the Plat of First Addition to Lori’s Lotus Lake Landing, filed in the Register of Deeds Office for Polk County, Wisconsin, in Envelope 30B, as Document No. 554519 and located in part of Government Lot 4, Section 21, and parts of Government Lot 2 and the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, Section 22, Township 33 North, Range 18 West, Town of Osceola, Polk County, Wisconsin.

ADDRESS: 847 207th Street, Dresser, WI 54009.

TAX KEY NO: 042-01315-2200.

Dated this 16th day of March, 2012.

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

HELP WANTED Part-Time Store Clerk Position 15-30 hrs. per week (including some weekends) Must be comfortable using computers, good customer-service skills and must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Position to begin April 16, 2012.

Applications can be picked up at business.

JENNEMAN’S HARDWARE HANK, INC. 7701 W. Main Street Siren, WI 557348 33-34L 23a

(Apr. 4, 11, 18) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION Wells Fargo Bank, NA 3476 Stateview Blvd.

Fort Mill, SC 29715 Plaintiff vs.

NEIL BRIGGS 2596 LANGLEY AVE. #B LEMOORE, CA 93245 DORIAN MORKERT 2596 LANGLEY AVE. #B LEMOORE, CA 93245 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF NEIL BRIGGS 2596 LANGLEY AVE. #B LEMOORE, CA 93245 UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF DORIAN MORKERT 2596 LANGLEY AVE. #B LEMOORE, CA 93245 CURRENT OCCUPANTS OF 316 N. WASHINGTON ST. ST. CROIX FALLS, WI 54024 Defendants PUBLICATION SUMMONS Case No. 12 CV 54 Judge GaleWyrick, Molly E Case Code No. 30404 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.

Within 40 days after April 4, 2012, 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 Lois Hoff, Clerk of Courts, Polk County Courthouse, 1005 West Main St., Suite 300 P.O. Box 549, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, and to Adam C. Lueck, Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606. You may have an attorney help represent you.

If you do not demand a copy of the complaint within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

Dated: March 19, 2012 Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Adam C. Lueck State Bar No. 1081386 Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 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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Mon., April 16, 2012 7 p.m.

Milltown Fire Hall Virgil Hansen, Clerk (Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff vs.

CARMA J. PINGER, et al.

Defendant(s) Case Number: 11 CV 320 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on November 16, 2011, in the amount of $282,539.76, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 22, 2012, 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 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 3441, recorded in Volume 15 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 208, as Document No. 616517, located in part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 22, Township 33 North, Range 16 West, in the Town of Lincoln, Polk County, Wis. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: That part of Lot 1, Certified Survey Map No. 3441, located in the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 22, Township 33 North, Range 16 West, of the 4th Principal Meridian, Town of Lincoln, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of said Section 22; thence North 00° 29’ 28” East, assumed bearing, along the West line of said Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4, a distance of 930.97 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing North 00° 29’ 28” East, 66.50 feet to the Northwest corner of Lot 1, Certified Survey Map No. 3441; thence leaving said West line, South 88° 54’ 12” East, along the North line of said Lot 1, a distance of 655.09 feet to the Northeast corner of said Lot 1; thence leaving said North line, South 00° 29’ 28” West, along the East line of said Lot 1, a distance of 66.50 feet; thence leaving said East line, North 88° 54’ 12” West, a distance of 655.09 feet to the point of beginning.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 816 85th Street, Amery, WI 54001.

TAX KEY NO.: 032-006390100.

Dated this 27th day of March, 2012.

Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Scott D. Nabke State Bar #1037979 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. 286381

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North, Range 17 West, described as follows: Beginning at a point 200 feet West of the Northwest corner of Lot 15, Block B, Schow and Butts Addition to the Village of Luck; thence South to a point on South line of the property described in Volume 420 Records, page 557, Instrument No. 394523, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Polk County, Wisconsin; thence Northeasterly to a point which is 23.8 feet North of the Northeast corner of Lot 8, Block B, Schow and Butts Addition; thence North to the Northwest corner of Lot 15, Block B, Schow and Butts Addition; thence West 200 feet to the point of beginning. AND EXCEPT the East 40 feet of Lakeshore Lot 11, Block B, Schow and Butts Addition to the Village of Luck, AND EXCEPT a parcel of land in Government Lot 5, also known as the Northwest 1/4 of Southwest 1/4 Section 27, Township 36 North, Range 17 West, Village of Luck, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Lot 15, Block B, Schow and Butts Addition to the Village of Luck; thence West 200 feet, to the point of beginning; thence South 245 feet; thence West 200 feet; thence North 245 feet, thence East to the point of beginning, being located in what was formerly known as Lots 11 through 14, Block B, Schow and Butts Addition to the Village of Luck. ALSO EXCEPT the West 25 feet of the East 65 feet of Lakeshore Lot 11, Show and Butts Addition to the Village of Luck, being located in Government Lot 5, Section 27, Township 36 North, Range 17 West, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 14 North Pine Street, Luck, WI 54853.

TAX KEY NO.: 146-00352-0000.

Dated this 7th day of March, 2012.

Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Dustin A. McMahon State Bar # 1086857 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. 285422

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(Mar. 14, 21, 28, Apr. 4, 11, 18) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff vs.

MICHAEL F. SEVER, et al.

Defendant(s) Case Number: 11 CV 599 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on December 22, 2011, in the amount of $233,672.05, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 2, 2012, at 10:00 a.m.

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

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

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin DESCRIPTION: A parcel of land located in the Northwest 1/4 of Southwest 1/4, Section 27, Township 36 North, Range 17 West, Village of Luck, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Lot 15, Block B, Schow and Butts Addition to the Village of Luck; thence South to a point which is 23.8 feet North of the Northeast corner of Lot 8, Block B, Schow and Butts Addition; thence Southwesterly to a point which is 23.8 feet North of the most Northerly and West corner of Lot 2, Block B, Schow and Butts Addition; thence North to a point 400 feet West of the point of beginning; thence East 400 feet to the point of beginning (said premises being Lots 9 and 14, Block B, Schow and Butts Addition to the Village of Luck which has been vacated). AND Lakeshore Lot 11, Schow and Butts Addition (said premises located in Government Lot 5, Section 27, Township 36 North, Range 17 West, said Lot 5 being the Northwest 1/4 of Southwest 1/4); EXCEPT a parcel of land located in Northwest 1/4 of Southwest 1/4 Section 27, Township 36

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Burnett Charles L. Pearson, 80, Frederic, died March 16, 2012.

Polk Janis F. Bean, 76, Luck, died March 19, 2012.

Arnold J. Berquam, 70, Town of Alden, died March 20, 2012.

Mary E. Chouinard, 95, Luck, died March 20, 2012.

Daryl L. Frederickson, 67, Clear Lake, died March 20, 2012.

John F. Moser, 87, Somerset,

died March 23, 2012.

Norma V. Kimker, 95, Amery, died March 27, 2012.

Velma B. Cox, 88, Centuria, died March 30, 2012.

Burnett and Polk County marriage licenses Burnett County Stephen J. Martin, Siren, and Julie A. Ritchey, Siren, issued March 1, 2012.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSTRUCT Angeline Avenue The St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin along with the Bureau of Indian Affairs hereby annoucne their intent to Rehabilitate Angeline Avenue, Project I.D. No. F5543608.

The project is located in the St. Croix Indian Reservation, Burnett County, Wisconsin. The total project length is 1.75 miles and is located in Section(s) 3, 34, 35, Township 38N, 39N, Range 15W This project is scheduled for construction during construction 2012.

Work will include clearing, grubbing, aggregate placement, pulveritzation, grading, drainage and bituminous surface on Angeline Avenue.

Preliminary plans and other related information concerning this project are available for viewing by contacting one of the following: Travis Nye Rick Benton Bureau of Indian Affairs St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wis. 916 W. Lakeshore Drive 24663 Angeline Avenue Ashland, WI 54806 Webster, WI 54893 557234 33-34-Lp 715-682-2709 WNAXLP 715-349-2195

Jeremy M. Rader, Town of West Marshland, and Lissa J. Lockhart, Town of West Marshland, issued March 19, 2012.

Daniel S. Woods, Town of Anderson, and Melissa S. Jerry, Town of Anderson, issued April 5, 2012.

Lowell R. Houdashell, Town of Oakland, and Nicole M. Roberts, Town of Oakland, issued April 9, 2012.

Polk County Dianne M. Cardenas, Frederic, and Peter G. Wondra, Frederic, issued April 3, 2012.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING TOWN OF TRADE LAKE The Annual Meeting Of The Town Of Trade Lake Will Be Held On Thursday, April 12, 2012, Immediately Following The April Monthly Town Board Meeting Which Begins At 6 p.m.

Please see postings for agenda of the Monthly Meeting.

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NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING HIGH SCHOOL/MIDDLE SCHOOL BUSINESS EDUCATION TEACHER

Position: One full-time position serving grades 6-12, beginning with 2012-13 school year. The teaching assignment will include Informational Processing, Accounting, Marketing, Personal Business and Publications with possible future expansion of technology classes in a district implementing a 1:1 I-pad initiative beginning in 2012-2013. Coaching and/or advisory positions may also be available including FBLA and/or DECA. Qualifications Necessary: Qualified applicants of high character should possess a high level of content knowledge; believe all students can learn and that teachers play an active role in the learning process; display strong communication, leadership, technology and organizational skills; enjoy working with teenagers; be willing to collaborate with colleagues; and be dedicated individuals who exhibit a strong desire to improve student learning.

Requirements: Applicants must have appropriate DPI licensure (250), or be eligible for such licensure. Additional licenses (281 and/or 285) preferred.

How to Apply: Qualified, interested persons should apply by sending a letter of application, District application (available at www.unity.k12.wi.us), resume, copy of license or evidence of license eligibility, transcripts and three (3) letters of recommendation to: Brandon W. Robinson, District Administrator Unity School District 1908 150th Street, Hwy. 46 North Balsam Lake, WI 54810

LUCK KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION LUCK KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR WILL TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY, APRIL 19, AT 7 P.M. IN THE LUCK SCHOOL CAFETERIA

Unity School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability.

This evening is designed for parents only, so they may have a better understanding of the kindergarten program and details of their child’s day at school.

If your child is currently enrolled in the 4-K Program in Balsam Lake, your child will bring home a registration packet to be completed by you and returned on April 19.

If your child does not go to the 4-K Program, then a packet may be picked up at the Luck Elementary School Office anytime between the hours of 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Those children that are not enrolled in 4-K will also need to bring their child’s birth certificate and immunization records.

A school physical will be required to attend kindergarten.

According to state law, (chapter 429, section 118.14), a child must be 5 years old on or before September 1, in order to go to kindergarten in the fall.

If you have questions regarding this, please call us at 715472-2153, Ext. 108.

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NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

POLK COUNTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS

Deadline: April 26, 2012 • E.O.E.

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CBRF certifications are a plus, but we will provide training for the CBRF certifications to the right person. Qualified persons will be responsible, dependable, flexible, energetic, have cooking skills and food safety knowledge.

We are looking to fill a part-time position that will have shifts on both the day shift and evening shift.

If this sounds like a position for you, please come in and fill out/pick up an application Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

HELP WANTED 33-35Lp 23-25ap

Lawson Manor, a new 16-bed CBRF in Luck, WI, is looking for CNAs that are on the WI registry.

GRANTSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT April 5, 2012 Job Title: Job Description: Qualifications: Requirements:

How to Apply:

Contact:

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Fourth-Grade Teacher 100% Full-Time Teaching Position Appropriate Wisconsin Certification: Elementary Education Elementary experience preferred. Individual should have the skills to teach in an active, hands-on and student-centered approach.

Background of teaching with guided reading, using Balanced Literacy approach desired. We are looking for a candidate that is able to assess students and use that data to meet the needs of the students. The ability to incorporate technology into the lessons is desired. Ability to work as a team is a must.

Send letter of application, resume, credentials (three current letters of recommendation and transcripts) and a copy of license by April 27, 2012.

Brad Jones, Principal Grantsburg Middle School 500 East James Avenue Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-2455 The School District of Grantsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age race color, national origin, sex, religion or handicap.

Seasonal Highway Laborer 4 Seasonal Positions Available 6 a.m. - 4 p.m., Mon. Thru Thurs.

June 4 To August 31, 2012, Approximately Deadline To Apply: April 23, 2012

$14.17/hr.

Seasonal Heavy Equipment Operator $17.46/hr.

Lime Quarry Part Time, 20 Up To 40/Hrs. Week (Max Of 500 Hrs.) Deadline To Apply: April 23, 2012 GOLDEN AGE MANOR LPN $20.19/hr. + shift differential Part Time 2:30 - 10:45 (0.9 FTE) Part Time 2:30 - 9:00/10:45 (0.4 FTE) alternating (.5 FTE) schedule Deadline To Apply: April 16, 2012 CNA $13.12/hr. + shift differential of 6:30 - 2:30 (0.3 FTE) .40 for pms & .50 for nocs 2:30 - 9/10:30 (various 0.6 to 0.3 FTE) and every other weekend 10:30 - 6:30 (0.4 FTE) All part-time positions include replacement shifts Deadline To Apply: April 23, 2012 ***Please Mail LPN & CNA Applications Directly To GAM*** YOU MUST COMPLETE A POLK CO. EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For application, complete position requirements and details, please visit our Web site at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities, or in person at 100 Polk Co. Plaza, #229, Balsam Lake, or Golden Age Manor, 220 Scholl Ct., Amery, or by calling 715-485-9176.

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Easter Egg Hunt

Grantsburg

Hundreds of children and their families were off in a flash to find the 5,000 eggs hidden at Memory Lake in Grantsburg for the community’s annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 7. – Photos by Priscilla Bauer LEFT: Six-year-old Kaylee Preiner showed off one of the eggs she gathered at the Grantsburg Easter egg hunt last Saturday morning.

Evee Ferris held tightly to her basket as she got ready to hunt for eggs at the Grantsburg Easter egg hunt.

One-year-old Mason Tyberg was excited to show the colorful eggs collected in his stroller.

Easter egg hunt sponsor Community Bank’s Kelly Gerber helped boys bike winner 7-year-old William Blume (left) try out his prize. Nineyear-old Eliza Chandler (below) was the proud winner of the girls bike.

B r y c e G r a v e s thought finding a candyfilled egg was just ducky. The 2-year-old came ready to grab some goodies for his big yellow duck basket.

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Joe's joyful journey has really turned out to be a blessing for both of us,” said Judy. “Our faith has grown greatly."

The outpouring of community support shown to them since the accident has overwhelmed the Leners.

“From the time Joe got home from the hospital people have been coming over to help with chores or to bring food. One of our neighbors even came and cut all Joe’s wood for next year,” remarked Judy of the community’s support and generosity.

“In a small town the support we’ve received, it’s just amazing,” said Joe. “The wonderful love poured out to us has been very humbling and gratifying. It gives you a better perspective.”

Joe Lener’s life-threatening accident becomes a ministering opportunity; benefit scheduled for April 22

by Priscilla Bauer Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – His left leg stretched out on the sofa, Joe Lener joyfully began recounting the day he severely injured it last November.

Describing Lener’s attitude about his accident as joyful may sound odd to some, but for Lener and his wife, Judy – a couple with a deep faith in God – it seemed the only way to describe it.

“As a Christian, I see things through a biblical lens,” Lener commented. “God meant my accident for good. This was how God gave me the grace to get through it.”

The accident Nov. 2 started out much like any other late fall day for Lener. Though retired, Lener, as friends and Judy can testify, was not a man to sit idly watching the world go by.

So even though a chain-saw hit to his left knee the day before had required 16 stitches, he decided to catch up on a few projects.

“I felt pretty good and decided to move an iron worker in my shop,” recalled Lener, smiling.

Lener had the piece of heavy equipment, weighing several hundred pounds, jacked up on a moving dolly. As he began pulling the dolly from underneath it, the metal-cutting machine slipped off the jack.

“The sharp edge of the steel plate caught me behind the knee,” said Lener pointing to the area on his left leg taking the brunt of the blow.

“I didn’t see the machine coming," commented Lener. “It slammed me to the floor.”

With his tibia and fibula crushed and his artery lacerated, Lener saw he was losing a lot of blood and knew he was in trouble.

Getting help “I was crying out to Jesus as I was trying to get myself to the wall phone 10 feet away,” said Lener, looking over at his wife of 44 years, who nodded, knowing this was the part of the story where she came in.

When Judy Lener got back from a trip to town that afternoon, she had no idea her husband was lying in his shop, bleeding profusely and fighting to stay conscious.

“I just figured he was someplace outside working on something, like always,” she said.

Back in the shop Lener had managed to get to the phone.

“The phone is an extension, the kind where you have to call and then hang up,”

While Joe Lener was moving an iron worker, weighing several hundred pounds, on a moving dolly in his shop last November, the metal-cutting machine slipped off the jack hitting his left leg, breaking bones and lacerating an artery. - Photos by Priscilla Bauer

Throughout the months of his recovery, the Leners have remained positive,sustained by each other and their faith. “This accident happened to both of us,” the Leners noted. “It’s drawn us closer together and closer to our family and friends.” explained Lener.

Though weak from losing what he later learned was nearly half his blood, Lener had the presence of mind to know he probably had only one shot at talking to someone before he passed out.

“I didn’t call 911 first because I thought I could pass out in the middle of the call before I told them where I was and I could have laid there for hours and bled to death. But I knew if I got Judy she’d know from my voice I was in trouble.”

Lener said when he heard Judy’s voice on the other end of the phone, his message to her was short and to the point.

Though all Lener could manage to say to his wife was, “I broke my leg, call 911 ... ” It was enough.

Judy called 911 and then their son-inlaw, Jonathan, just next door. He was there within three minutes and was first to find Lener in the shop.

Lener said hearing his wife’s voice, he felt a peace come over him. “I realized what kind of situation I was in and the adrenaline was rushing, but after I talked to Judy and knew help was on the way I felt calm.”

And he is thankful he managed to stay conscious through his ordeal.

“The Lord kept me awake,” he said.

Help arrives quickly Help arrived quickly - within 35 minutes of calling 911, the ambulance was dispatched from Burnett Medical Center and had returned to the emergency room with Joe. At BMC, an exam and X-rays of Lener’s leg showed the seriousness of his injury.

He was immediately airlifted to North Memorial Hospital in the Twin Cities.

By 4:30 p.m., Lener was undergoing the first of two surgeries, vascular surgery for the artery damage to the leg, then orthopedic surgery for the fractures.

The leg was so badly damaged the vascular surgeon treating him wasn’t sure it could be saved.

“At one point the doctor said they might have to amputate,” said Lener, once again touching his leg.

Though Lener’s leg had two breaks, the doctor's main concern was the six hours, since the accident, blood flow to the leg had been cut off.

Lener said he knew the prayers of family and friends helped save his leg.

“We had so many people praying for my leg,” said a thankful Lener. “When the artery was repaired and blood flow restored, my leg responded well.”

Bolts and rods were also used to stabilize Lener’s leg bones and a few weeks later more hardware was put in place to fasten the bones together.

Encouraged not discouraged Five months after Lener’s accident, the healing process has been slowed by an antibiotic-resistant staph infection in his leg.

A reaction to the medication most effective in treating this type of infection caused Lener to develop pneumonia and a blood clot.

A course of 55 days of IV treatments at BMC followed which has reduced, but not totally cured, the infection. Lener says his IV treatments at BMC turned into a social time with him playing his guitar and harmonica while being treated.

“The wonderful care and concern of the BMC staff was amazing and so encouraging,” said a grateful Lener.

Through it all the couple has remained positive, sustained by each other and their faith.

“This accident happened to both of us,” Lener noted. “It’s drawn us closer together and closer to our family and friends.”

Both say they have been strengthened, too, by how well each has dealt with the accident.

“He’s one tough guy with a good attitude,” remarked Judy of her husband’s recovery.

“She ministered to all my needs,” said Lener of his wife, listing the many tasks, including keeping the wood fire going, she readily assumed after the accident.

“And she became nurse to a 165-pound baby, too,” Lener added, jokingly.

A time for reflection The Leners say Joe’s accident has given them time to reflect on their faith, and has made them more thankful and grateful.

“We live in a society of busyness. We get so busy in our lives. Joe’s ‘time-out’

Joe Lener wrote a song about his life-threatening accident titled, “The Christmas Gift.”

The song’s lyrics tell how his trial brought him a deeper understanding of God’s purpose in his life and the gift of joy.

Affirming message in Scriptures The Leners take comfort and strength in the Scriptures, including these verses found in James 1.

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” - James 1:2-4.

“These scriptures have really settled deep within me,” reflected Lener. “I see God using my accident for a purpose.”

A talented singer, songwriter and musician, Lener was quick to grab his guitar at the mention of the accident inspiring a song.

“I named my song ‘The Christmas Gift’ because I felt there was a purpose in all this. God had a plan for me and tremendous good has come from it.

“Through all of this, I’ve depended on my relationship with God. He’s kept me on top of this,” Lener said. “If someone would have told me I’d be laid up for months, I’d have thought I’d go completely nuts. I mean I always have a project going. That’s who I am.

“God has given me peace and joy through this whole time. It’s been an unreal and surprising time.”

The joy Lener spoke clearly comes through in the lyrics of his song, which tell of the gift of his own trial.

Sharing gifts Lener has now healed enough for him to resume playing with the country gospel group Glory Train, sharing his joyful song when the group performs at area nursing homes and at other local venues.

He says wherever he goes, he receives gifts of support. “I talk with the audience and they tell me they haven’t missed a day praying for me. It’s wonderful knowing so many people have prayed for my healing. I get all teared up.”

Benefit planned A benefit for Lener will be held Sunday, April 22, from 4-8 p.m. at the Grantsburg Community Center. A spaghetti meal will be served from 4-7 p.m. with a freewill offering. There will be a silent auction from 4-6 p.m. and a bake sale will run throughout the benefit or until items are gone.

A gospel concert will be given by Glory Train from 7-8 p.m., and Lener and his daughter, Jackie, will also be performing during the evening.

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A Wisconsin farm boy’s story of World War II and beyond

by Nancy Jappe Leader staff writer WEBSTER – “Military service had never been one of my priorities, but I had been brought up with a sense of responsibility so when I received a draft notice, there wasn’t any question but what I would go,” commented Sam Jones in his recently published book “To Hell and Almost Back.”

Little did Jones know, when he took his Army Air Corps basic training in St. Petersburg, Fla., that he would see service in two devastating war zones during World War II in France - the Battle of the Rhine River in late 1944 and the Battle of the Bulge in early 1945. Or that, while he made it through these experiences alive, he would end up permanently disabled.

“To Hell and Almost Back,” written in 1990, edited in 2002 and completed in 2010, tells about those battles, about their aftermath and about Jones’ life for the past nearly 89 years. Jones readily admits that he is not a professional writer so don’t expect a glossing-over of words. “I tell it like it is,” Jones said.

“This is the story of my experience … it is the story of the wounded, the dying, the dead and the personal hell that every combat infantryman went through,” Jones starts out saying in the World War II segment of the book. “It is not a story for the squeamish or those that cannot or will not face the realities of life. It may not be a story for those who lost family or loved ones in combat because any fantasies they may have developed over the years probably are not as bad as it really was.

“I was critically wounded in the Battle of the Bulge Jan. 3, 1945, and was taken to a field hospital where they abandoned me for dead in an enormous morgue,” Jones went on. “More than a day later, I was rescued by a Catholic chaplain who was going through the morgue administering last rights to those of Catholic faith.”

To make matters worse, during the time among his dead colleagues in the morgue, Jones regained consciousness but was left stranded there, with mind alert and body helpless.

Battle of the Rhineland After training for over a year in Florida and Texas, Jones learned that the entire aviation cadet program he was in had been canceled, and that he would instead get basic infantry training for service in the 87th Infantry Division. “The war had progressed to the point where they needed infantry rather than pilots and engineers.

You simply can’t have a war unless there are infantry to shoot at,” Jones said.

Europe – first stop Luxembourg. Second stop – the battle front in France near the German/Swiss border. “The cold November wind blew against our faces in the back of the open truck as it sped down the road … The spots in the snow were no longer a mystery as we could see it was … the bodies of American dead where the snow had not melted,” Jones recalled.

After describing a long, torturous march in single file on a dark, cold November night, Jones said, “(We were) often falling flat on our face, hurriedly getting up and

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“To Hell and Almost Back, Life of a Seriously Disabled WW II Veteran,” a book by Siren resident Sam Jones, is available through barnesandnoble.com, amazon.com, as well as the publisher’s Web site, xlibris.com. The author also donated copies to some local public libraries. The cover photo on the book was taken by Jones at Lake Titicaca in South America. – Photos submitted

Sam Jones, going to work at La Paz, Bolivia’s El Alto Airport.

catching up with the group before we got lost in the dark. We weren’t very sturdy on our feet because they had been cold for so many days … they didn’t have any feeling left.”

Particularly moving was the description of the lengths Jones went to in order to survive when he could no longer tolerate lying on frozen ground at night. He was able to crawl over the bodies of two frozen American dead, to lie on the side of one man’s long wool overcoat and pull the other man’s unbuttoned overcoat over him, just to try to stay warm and alive.

“Throughout the night, I could hear the cries of the wounded and dying, which must have been there for some time,” Jones said.

“At first daylight, our artillery resumed firing and we moved out,” he continued.

“After weeks of advancing over the frozen bodies of Americans whose weapons had been taken, eating frozen stew and filling our canteens with water that seeped into shell craters, we were cold, fatigued and weary from loss of sleep. My feet had been cold for so long I no longer had feeling in them. I hadn’t had my shoes or galoshes off since we left Luxembourg, and I was having trouble walking.”

One of the memories of that time that Jones will never forget was seeing the death of his best buddy, Lou Stein. “At that instant my system was flooded with adrenalin, my first instinct being to rush over and hold my best buddy in my arms while he died. Fortunately, common sense prevailed before it was too late, and I realized he was already dead. Also, if that tank moved ahead a few feet, it could also see me and I, too, would be dead,” he commented.

Jones described the end of that day in these words: “I was sick, tired, exhausted and my feet were numb. The day seemed like an eternity and I couldn’t get the events of the day out of my mind and go to sleep. I had lost my best buddy and 50 or perhaps a hundred others that I spent months in training with. My thoughts were all about death and dying.

“These last weeks had been worse than being condemned to hell for eternity … I will see the tracer shells passing through Lou Stein’s body with his burning backpack (for) the rest of my life … I thought of the hundreds of dead that had been killed by our own and enemy artillery as well as tank machine guns. They were among the finest and brightest young men America had to offer, who could have made major contributions to the entire human race.”

Battle of the Bulge It was in the Battle of the Bulge that Jones suffered the injury that paralyzed the lower part of his body. Shrapnel from an artillery shell exploded in a tree directly above him. “Artillery in a wooded area is devastating because a shell detonates when it hits the trunk of a tree above, and there (was) little I could do to protect myself because shrapnel flies in every direction,” Jones said.

He was treated with morphine and, when he came to, he saw that there were over 1,000 stretchers around him, at least those that he could easily see, and no one was standing or walking around. “I had to

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The snowball effect Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity highlights their local success

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – Even the largest fire begins with a minute spark - a small ignition that grows exponentially, with some of those blazes expanding into broad prairie and forest fires that can consume the landscape and change the face of the landscape for decades to come.

As they approach 15 years of existence, the local Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity chapter continues to grow like such a prairie fire by making impacts on the region, not just with housing families but with improving the homes of people across the spectrum.

HFH Executive Director Eric Kube spent some time with the Leader recently to outline those impacts, noting their successes, plans, changes and even highlighting some upcoming projects, as well as their fingerprints of lives touched not just locally, but overseas.

The chapter is planning a 15th-year celebration later this summer, but celebrated part of that impact recently with the oneyear anniversary of their ReStore retail outlet in St. Croix Falls. That store has not only outshined all expected sales forecasts in its first year, but has become an essential tool for reusing, recycling and affordable home improvement for folks on a budget, or with homes that have orphaned and unusual fixtures.

It has also become an engine of sorts for that snowballing footprint of impact that keeps picking up momentum.

22 divided by 15 Over the past 15 years, the Wild Rivers HFH chapter has built 22 homes in Polk and Burnett counties, but hidden behind that statistic is a basic tenet of their philosophy of giving back, and spreading their own gifts, using Christian tithing princi-

Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity director Eric Kube posed with his TV star friend, Amy Matthews, who was the special guest at the Habitat ReStore anniversary event on Saturday, March 24. – Photos by Greg Marsten ples.

“We use 10 percent of unrestricted income for housing overseas,” Kube said, noting that while they have built nearly two dozen homes locally, they have also effectively used that same funding to build 14 homes overseas.

“They [overseas homes] cost an average of $4,000 to $5,000 to build, so believe me we have made an impact!” he said.

In fact, three-quarters of the homes HFH builds overall are overseas, often in very impoverished areas. Internationally, HFH has built over half a million homes, but the need keeps growing and international poverty has no end in sight.

“But compared to the over 1.6 billion people living in poverty, it’s really not that

“Every house is a life change” - Eric Kube big a number,” Kube lamented. “But we are part of that mission.”

By the numbers Those nearly two dozen local homes HFH has built cost, on average, about $100,000 to build, and while that number seems large, it is a fraction of what a private builder would charge for a similar structure, which also shoots down many thoughts that they are “stepping on toes” or undercutting the private sector.

“Are they [contractors] going to do it

Minnesota Interstate Park Manager Ron Erickson spent the day lugging furniture and large items sold at the ReStore. and lose money? I doubt it,” Kube said, clarifying that much of HFH’s costs are actually in-kind labor, donations of materials or specialty work such as plumbing, electrical work, even painting and landscaping. But they pride themselves on the quality of the builds, and especially the efficiency.

Oftentimes, the families HFH is trying to assist are also unable to get conventional financing, so the Habitat option

See Snowball, page 9

Local law enforcement recognized by AODA

The seven officers honored at the Law Enforcement Recognition Banquet in Siren Thursday, March 29 are shown with members of the Burnett County Adolescent AODA Prevention Coalition. Shown (L to R), back row, are:Trooper Pat Kraetke of the Wisconsin State Patrol, Deputy Travis Thiex of the Burnett County Sheriff’s Department, Officer Joel Klatt of the Grantsburg Police Department, coalition members Tessa Anderson, Lil Pinero, and Kalea Zenisek. Front row: Sargent Warren Tuttle and officer Kristy Bentely – St. Croix Tribal Police Department, Officer Aaron Bentely of the Siren Police Department and Officer Bridget Getts of the Webster Police Department. - Photos submitted SIREN – The first-ever Law Enforcement Recognition Banquet was held Thursday, March 29, in Siren. The banquet was hosted by the Burnett County Adolescent AODA Prevention Coalition to recognize the top OWI arresting officers from each of the six law enforcement departments that work in Burnett County.

The departments include Grantsburg Police Department, Webster Police Department, Siren Police Department, Burnett County Sheriff’s Department, Wisconsin State Patrol Department and the St. Croix Tribal Police Department.

They had seven honorees as there was a tie in the St. Croix Tribal Police Department for the most OWI arrests in Burnett County.

“We have the Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant to reduce motor vehicle fatalities and injuries due to drinking and driving, in people 16-

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As a part of our strategies, the coalition has been collaborating with law enforcement to implement saturation patrols throughout the county, during key times.”

“While working on this collaboration, the coalition felt there was a need to acknowledge the hard work and sacrifices that law enforcement does, day in and day out, to ensure that we have a healthier and safer environment in Burnett County,” said Lil Piñero, coalition and SPF-SIG coordinator.

“A lot of people don’t realize the amount of work it takes for just one OWI arrest, and we appreciate the work they do to take intoxicated drivers off the streets, so we can make it home safe. We understand there are people who feel they don’t want to be bothered with law enforcement efforts, but there are more that want to ensure the safety of their families while traveling around the county and do have

a great deal of gratitude for law enforcement.”

The evening consisted of a dinner catered by the Chattering Squirrel Coffee Café. Piñero spoke on behalf of the Burnett County Adolescent AODA Prevention Coalition. There was a performance in honor of the law enforcement honorees of the evening by a Webster High School saxophone quartet, who performed “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik,” by Mozart and directed by Julie Strang. There was a youth speaker, Xander Piñero, from Webster Middle School, who addressed the attendees with a speech he wrote. The chiefs and sheriff spoke about their honorees and presented the plaque the coalition had especially made for the banquet.

Lastly, Sen. Bob Jauch, spoke to the attendees and honorees. He thanked the honorees and their families for their sacrifices and all that they do for our county.

Xander Pinero, Webster Middle School student and speaker, with Sen. Bob Jauch at the recognition banquet.

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breath is bad when you talk and your teeth duck.

••• My aunt is so Joe Roberts dumb she once tiptoed past a medicine cabinet so she wouldn’t wake up the sleeping pills.

••• Attending a wedding for the first time, a little girl whispered to her mother, “Why is the bride dressed in white?”

“Because white is the color of happiness, and today is the happiest day of her life.”

The child thought about this for a moment then said, “So why is the groom wearing black?”

Laughs

Frederic Arts 2012 season begins FREDERIC - Frederic Arts will kick off its 2012 season with an open-stage entertainment on Saturday, April 14, at 7:30 p.m.

Sign up and try out your newest poem, story, song, joke list, anecdote, debate, dance, magic trick or whatever floats your boat on their hand-built stage at 310 Lake Ave. South, right across the street from the Coon Lake Park playing fields. All ages and talents welcome, so put out the word to your friends, gather up those instruments and notebooks and head on down. Plenty of off-street free parking available.

Frederic Arts will host a variety of other events this year including the EarthArts Tour/Northwest Passage photography exhibit, May 5-6, the Art Medley exhibit during Family Days, June 15-17, and the Members’ Holiday Art Sale, Nov. 10-11. Check their Web site at fredericarts.org for more information.

Frederic Arts is a member-driven, nonprofit organization promoting the arts in Frederic and beyond through exhibitions, performance, education, advocacy and community support. The public is encouraged to become a member and “help foster change and enrichment in our community!” - from Frederic Arts

Appraisers coming to PCHS meeting BALSAM LAKE – The Polk County Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, April 24, 7 p.m., at the Justice Center in Balsam Lake, community room.

This month’s program will be Antiques Appraisal on the Road.

Appraisers are Larry Phillipson and Mark Cellotti. Bring your antique and they will share their thoughts with you.

Refreshments will be served, freewill donation.

For further information contact Muriel Pfeifer at 715268-6578. - submitted

Back home from Florida,

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everyone seems to be making the adjustment pretty well.

Milo was happy to see my truck pull up the drive. He had been spending his vacation with Carrie Classon two female black Labs who live on a farm. On the first day he was there he chased the free-range chickens with sufficient skill to extract a mouthful of tail feathers, but he behaved himself after that. He was a little afraid of the cats at first, these were farm cats after all. But by the time I came to pick him up, he had grown accustomed to the cats, ignored the hens and was best buddies with the two Labs. When he jumped into my truck, the younger of the two Labs tried to leap in and come home with him.

Lucy was also glad to see me, although her reasons had less to do with me than with her diet. My good friend Judy had visited Lucy regularly, so she was not lacking for companionship. But I had failed to make clear that there were two large buckets of pet food and one of them was not cat food. Lucy ran to her bowl, looked at me and wailed. When I protested that the bowl was full, she wailed louder. When I left the room, she followed me and wailed. Only when I picked up the bowl to examine it closely did I discover the cause of her displeasure. Of all the indignities Lucy has suffered, she seemed to feel that eating dog food ranked near the top.

The thing about a vacation is that, like Lucy’s change of diet and Milo’s new friends, being away allows me to see my old home in a new way and both appreciate the things I have and resolve to make some changes that make the rest of my life more like vacation life.

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On vacation, meals take on more importance. The day is often centered around a new thing I want to cook for my family or fresh vegetables my brother-in-law found at the market. If we go out to eat, the decision takes on more weight; going to one restaurant means we cannot go to another.

Celebrating meals is a wonderful thing, and I don’t find myself eating any more than I otherwise would.

On vacation, it seems easier to try new things and do things just for fun. I have a nice bicycle and I never ride it. It has been sitting in the barn so long that the tires are flat. On vacation, I borrowed my mother’s old three-speed bike and remembered how much I liked to ride.

On vacation, I take more time to really talk to people. I take the time to visit my aunt and my former in-laws. I sit with my dad and talk for no particular reason and with nothing else I feel I should be doing.

On vacation it seems easier to give myself permission to say, “I’d like to talk to you. Can I come over?”

As soon as I got home, I prepared myself a nice dinner— just for me— and ate it in the late-afternoon sun. I called up my parents for no reason other than to let them know that Milo and Lucy had survived and tell them again how much I’d enjoyed the time.

Then, just before I went to bed, I filled up the tires on my bike, dusted it off, and took it for a spin around the neighborhood, ringing the bell occasionally, just for fun.

Till next time, —Carrie

Heritage Discovery Workshop coming to Burnett County A chance to tell the community story

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer DANBURY – The St. Croix River region has a long history and a heritage that draws all the residents together, erasing state lines and lines of time. The Heritage Initiative is now coming to Burnett County to gather the many stories of the many waters that make the St. Croix region a special place.

Residents of Burnett County are invited to a Heritage Discovery Workshop on Sunday, April 15, to share stories and tell of places and traditions that make the region special. They will look at the common threads which tie together communities in the St. Croix Namekagon Rivers region. The Heritage Initiative is hosting the discussion about potential National Heritage Area designation for

the region, recognizing its unique characteristics and national significance.

The Heritage Discovery Workshops started in February with a well-attended and exciting event in Polk County. The workshops are continuing throughout the 11 counties of both sides of the St. Croix River that make up the St. Croix watershed. A task force convened by the St. Croix Valley Foundation has been working for two years on the project.

The workshop will be held Sunday, April 15, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Forts Folle Avoine Historic Park, 8500 CTH U in western Burnett County. The event is free, but the hosts would like to know how many people are coming. You can make reservations, by April 11, by calling 715-3869490 or e-mailing jmoore@scvfoundation.org. More information on the Heritage Initiative can be found at stcroixheritage.org.

Organize a team for Luck Area ACS Walk LUCK – Now is the time to get teams organized for the 17th-annual Luck Area American Cancer Society one-, three- or five-mile walk/run to be held May 12 at Luck High School. There is no set number of people to have a team, or you can participate as an individual. Registration and pledge forms are available at Wayne’s Foods Plus, Frandsen Bank & Trust and Luck Medical Clinic – ARMC. Preregistration is $5 and should be sent to Jaime Anderson, 505 First St. South, Luck, WI 54853 or dropped off at Luck Medical Clinic –ARMC before May 8. Registration is $10 after this date and on the day of the

The digital age After prodding from interested

Cold Turkey

readers and prompting from my techno-savvy children I have officially entered the digital age. AlJohn W. Ingalls though Cold Turkey is published in print format, the Inter-County Leader also appears online in a digital edition available to readers anywhere and anytime. Cold Turkey…

Leftovers now has its own home, coldturkeyleftovers.wordpress.com.

Some would wonder why the leftovers, so here is a quote from the Web site … ”Cold Turkey (the fresh stuff) runs weekly in the Inter-County Leader which is a respectable community newspaper despite my contributions. Cold Turkey … Leftovers is exactly what it sounds like. I have taken the main meal, chopped it up and served it a bit differently. It might taste the same but there may be a few new spices thrown in from time to time. If you find some parts that don’t taste well, just spit them out and move on.” The leftovers are reruns of the old stuff warmed up. It may be old but still holds some basic goodness for the mind and soul.

I have resisted the urge to write a blog because I have enough to worry about without creating another obligation. I don’t Facebook (if that is actually a verb)

walk/run. If you need help setting up a team or have any questions, contact Sandy Lundquist at 715-472-4114 or sandylu@amerymedical.com.

Each participant that raises $60 or more will receive a T-shirt. Prizes for top team and top individual fundraisers will be given the day of the event.

Many businesses in the area have Foot A Buck footprints available for $1 each. Consider purchasing one where you see them displayed. Tribute Flags may be purchased for a $5 minimum donation. Contact Marcia Anderson, 1512 Lake Ave., Luck, WI 54853. Donations for and I don’t own a smartphone, (a dumb phone suits me just fine). I am not against technology; I just am a bit wary about embracing it all. If all technological advances stopped after the MD invention of the TV remote, I would still be quite satisfied.

Technophobia is a common condition among adults over the age of 50. It may afflict some in their 40s but in those younger than 40 the condition is actually quite rare. Today’s youth learn to use an iPhone before they learn how to walk. It is easier for them to text their parents during the night rather than lie in their crib and cry. My first computer in high school was a manual typewriter. When I finally got to use an electric one I struggled. It would sit there and hum at me while I was trying to think. If I touched the keys too hard it would rattle off a line of illegible letters. My teacher must have thought I was a very fast typist but I could never really grasp the idea of gently hitting the keys.

Adjusting to changes in technology can be learned in a few easy steps. If you are still listening to music on an old 8-track, there may not be hope; but if you have already graduated to cassettes I may be able to help you. Secondly, look at your living room television. If your old VCR is still connected to your television and the time has been flashing 12:00 for more

both of these can now also go toward your team total.

The American Cancer Society began its work in 1913.

Back then, cancer was a certain death sentence. Thanks to the ACS, the five-year survival rate for all cancers is now 68 percent. Cancer is second only to heart disease as the leading cause of death in Wisconsin. Two-thirds of cancers are preventable! The ACS is working to educate all of us about the importance of regular screening and adopting healthy lifestyles. - submitted

than five years it is time to make some changes.

Step one. Throw out every electronic device in your house that is more than 2 years old. If it is less than 2 years old, wait a week and then throw it out. If you really think it is worth something, offer it free to a college student. I once had a 60” projection TV that worked just fine. I couldn’t get any college student to take it even when I offered to pay them. In their eyes I was a techno-loser.

Step two. Mortgage your house, then go a buy an iPad, iPod, iPhone, eyedrops and eyeglasses. When you get tired of trying to read and understand the directions, put in the eyedrops and call any 10-year-old whose name you can remember. They will gladly help you out.

Step three. After you finally learn how to turn these devices on and off, you need to start using them. Start slowly and work your way up. Remember, these devices have a touch screen so if you learned to type on a manual typewriter you may have to scale back the force you are accustomed to using.

Step four. By this time you may be blogging, browsing and answering questions for your friends but it is time to begin anew. Now that all of your devices are obsolete, throw them out and buy the newest, greatest, fastest or whatever you can afford and start over.

You have arrived in the digital age at just the right time to read Cold Turkey … Leftovers. (coldturkeyleftovers.wordpress.com).

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Jones/from page 1 accept the dim reality they thought I was dead when I arrived at the hospital and put me in the morgue. I said what I thought was my final goodbye to my loved ones and drifted off to sleep.”

That was when the chaplain looked over at him, saw his teeth were chattering and went off to get blood plasma to bring warmth back into his body.

Not only was the war experience hard on Jones; it created havoc for his family, who were notified first that he was missing in action and, then, after a long time of not knowing his fate, received a preprinted postcard with the information that Jones was critically wounded in action.

Life after the hell “After about three months, I started to emerge from what seemed like a bad dream where I was floating around in space somewhere between life and death, nurtured by drugs and tortured by pain,” Jones wrote. “My flesh wounds will eventually heal, no one knows how much permanent liver damage I will have from hepatitis, and it is definite that half of my right foot and leg will be permanently paralyzed. It is difficult to see how a cripple would succeed in a society where hard work is usually associated with success."

Success would indeed follow Jones all the rest of his life, as he details in chapters about his life after war, focusing first on over three years, starting as a civilian during wartime, in Vietnam for the Federal Aviation Agency. His job involved programming, planning and installing new facilities at Tan Son Nhut Airport in Saigon.

Jones was in Saigon during the Tet Offensive, which he called a real wake-up call for the U.S. military. “The offensive was not just a concentrated effort in the Saigon

Sam Jones of Siren was an infantryman in World War II and was left for dead in a huge morgue after being injured in the infamous Battle of the Bulge.

This map shows where he was in a massacre on Dec. 12, 1944, and where he was wounded in the Battle of the Bulge on Jan. 3, 1945, in subzero temperatures where the snow was 30 inches deep. area, but a major offensive throughout the country,” he commented.

In one section of the book, Jones compares Vietnam to the two battles he was a part of in World War II. “The battles of the Rhineland and the Arden Forest, better known as the Battle of the Bulge, were undoubtedly the most difficult battles of the war because of the deep snow and extreme cold … To sum it up, we lived in snow, slept in foxholes or slit trenches, ate nothing but frozen stew and practically all of us

were killed in about a two-month period.

As I traveled through Vietnam, I was particularly interested in how a Vietnam-era combat infantryman lived and what type of combat they engaged in. I found living conditions were generally pretty good, but some places were better than others.”

Various assignments working with airtraffic monitoring and communications planning and setup followed the years in Vietnam, including time in Bolivia (where Jones met his second wife, Edna), two years in Botswana and a one-month assignment in Lesotho, Africa. “Where in the world is that?” Jones asked. He was told that it was a small kingdom nation totally surrounded by South Africa. His job there was to review the communication, navigation and other air-traffic facilities for a proposed new airport.

Edna Jones died March 3, 2007, following a two-year intense battle with cancer.

Sam Jones was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in his jaw that same year, leaving him on tube feeding for the rest of his life.

His house burned out Dec. 27, 2007, and he was forced to spend the next nine months in a Siren motel until the house was rebuilt.

But, as the reader of the book can see after spending 265 written pages with Sam Jones, you can’t keep the man down – he just keeps on going despite the difficulties that life seems to have thrown at him.

ings with Amazon and Barnes and Nobles for sales marketing.

“Their marketing people are all very helpful and easy to work with. (They are) very aggressive in trying to sell you marketing plans … I typed the entire manuscript, edited it and sent to a so-called expert to correct and put it on the CD I sent to the publisher. It took several months to get it published as I had unlimited time and was delayed getting someone to edit it … I gave a book to the libraries at Webster, Grantsburg, St. Croix and Frederic. I also sent one to the history teacher at those same schools,” Jones said, adding, “Many people in the local area have read (the book) and just latterly I signed up for a marketing plan through Xlibris that will give it world publicity through YouTube and several other sources. There seems to be a lot of interest in World War II. “My original 1990 WWII story has been expanded to cover my entire life, to provide a first-person account of how my WWII experience has affected my entire life. WWII will not be over for me until the day I die,” this from the Wisconsin farm boy who grew up during the Great Depression describing his life story.

“The story deals with how I started out as an apprentice electronic technician, became an engineer through home study, worked and lived on all continents and finally became chief of the navigation engineering branch at the Federal Aviation Administration Headquarters in Washington, D.C. It is a story of how I dealt with serious wartime disabilities and managed to develop a productive career at the same time … After I had retired from a productive career, the physical and emotional wounds of WWII came back to haunt me every night.” His story is part of his success: “My crude factual story served as a storage place for those memories so I could get on with my life without being tortured every night.”

The old Tan Son Nhut control tower in Vietnam was hit by a mortar a few weeks before the Tet Offensive, destroying an airport manager’s office and electronic maintenance facilities.

Some of the technicians in Jones’ group had just spent months overhauling it without being able to take anything out of service because of the high traffic density.

Writing his life for family and friends One day Jones got a phone call from a representative of Xlibris Co., Bloomington, Ind., a firm that publishes books in the Philippines. “I don’t know how they got my name, but my intention at that time was to make some copies of my manuscript to send to some relatives and friends,” Jones said. He made an agreement with Xlibris for a finished package that included five books, 25 bookmarks and several related items, including list-

Sam Jones met his second wife, Edna, while in Bolivia. She worked at the U.S. Embassy.

They are shown with the Andes mountains in the background.

From atop the nine-story office building in Saigon where he worked, Jones took this photo showing the anxiety on the faces of his co-workers the day after the start of the Tet Offensive in 1968. “Nobody knew what was going on,” Jones said, referring to the fires and bombings.

“The offensive was not just a concentrated effort in the Saigon area, but a major offensive throughout the country,” he noted. – Photos submitted

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Firefi fig ghters in training

Do you remember?

Compiled by Sue Renno

50 Years Ago

Local Centuria and St. Croix Falls firefighters have been trained to the level of emergency medical responder, meaning they can provide enhanced care to patients in emergency situations. Attendees were: Back row (L to R): Dennis Swanson, Brad Nelson, Brett Meyer and Colleen Bergeron. Third row: Instructor Melanie Jorgenson, Chris Larson, Centuria Fire Chief Tony Weinzirl, Chris Knutson, Tony Erickson, Katy Dahlquist and instructor Bill Brookshaw. Second row: Josh Marier, Dave Rosendahl, Joe Stage and Brandon Whittaker. Front row: Lonnie Nelson and Lisa Nelson. Instructors of the Regions Hospital Emergency Medical Services Training Department were on hand this past weekend at the Centuria Fire and Rescue Department to provide the 20-hour refresher course which is a state requirement that is completed every two years. Training included topics such as airway management, cervical spine stabilization, evacuation and care of medical and trauma patients as well as emergency obstetric delivery. With local fire and rescue departments trained to this level, citizens in emergency situations may be able to receive lifesaving care faster. As the name implies, emergency medical responders are often the first people to arrive on the scene of an emergency situation and are responsible for providing immediate attention to victims until the ambulance service arrives. Oftentimes it is the actions of these people that can mean the difference between life and death. – Photo submitted

Fire restrictions on portions of St. Croix National Scenic Riverway ST. CROIX FALLS — Fire restrictions in portions of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway are now in effect. The restrictions prohibit campfires and smoking outside.

Areas affected by these restrictions are National Park Service land along The St. Croix River from Gordon Dam south to Nevers Dam and the Namekagon River from Hwy. 53 in Trego, to its confluence with the St. Croix River. These areas are located in all or portions of

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the following counties: Polk, Burnett, Washburn and Douglas in Wisconsin, and Chisago and Pine in Minnesota.

Gas-type contained cooking stoves and lanterns are permitted.

The restrictions are in effect because of very high fire danger in the affected areas. Fires start readily from a match or sparks, spread quickly and spot readily. — from NPS

Operation Greatest Generation

n 2012, the nation celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Civil War and welcomes home servicemembers who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, as the U.S. combat operations in these conflicts are drawing to a close. In 2012, Gov. Scott Walker, in recognition of all our veterans, proclaimed this the Year of the Veteran.

Over the course of history, we have sought to honor the deeds of our nation’s veterans, providing them with the tools they need to reintegrate into civilian society with housing, education, health care, other treatment and meaningful jobs.

Following the Civil War, in 1865, President Lincoln called upon Congress “to care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow and his orphan.”

Civil War veterans were provided disability pensions, given priority for land purchase and buried in the first National Cemeteries.

When World War II drew to a close, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the GI Bill of Rights, providing funding for education, training and providing low-interest, no-down-payment home loans to veterans. This landmark legislation is considered to not only have changed the lives of veterans, but also our country’s higher-education system, and in turn, the nation’s economy.

In 2012, Wisconsin will celebrate the past, emulate the example set by our forefathers and honor our 9/11 veterans by reaffirming the state of Wisconsin’s commitment to providing the highest level of support to our nation’s heroes. Year of the Veteran will include a se-

ries of events and initiatives to honor our nation’s heroes, but more importantly, it is a refocused effort to connect veterans to the programs, benefits and services available to them.

A major cornerstone of this yearlong recognition of veterans is a celebration honoring World War II veterans. On Friday, May 4, the WDVA will host Operation Greatest Generation. This event will take place from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the National Railroad Museum in Green Bay and is open to all World War II veterans and their guests. I am asking you to join with us to make this a memorable event for everyone.

The National Railroad Museum in Green Bay is home to the locomotive Dwight D. Eisenhower and a portion of his World War II command train car. Daylong activities will include a vintage World War II vehicle exhibit, living history demonstrations, as well as other family-friendly exhibits and demonstrations.

The recognition ceremony honoring the World War II veterans will include keynote speaker Hugh Ambrose, author of “The Pacific,” a book that he wrote with his father, Stephen Ambrose, the renowned historian author of “Band of Brothers.” Additional speakers are expected to include Walker and Lt. Col. James Megellas, the most decorated officer in the history of the 82nd Airborne Division and author of “All the Way to Berlin.”

We would like to have participation from as many World War II veterans and their families as possible. Please mark your calendar and RSVP soon for Operation Greatest Generation at www.WisVets.com.

Dept. of Veterans Affairs • John Scocos

The Lew Lawson Greenhouse, Frederic, would hold their annual Easter flower show on Palm Sunday, 2- 5 p.m.–Round Table Tournament fifth- through eighthgrade winners were Pauline Winjum, Margaret Johansen, Carol Nelson, Beth Anderson and Julie Ann Berg, Luck; Skippy Tagg, Herbert McKee and Connie Pardun, Webster; and Donavan Brekke, Nancy Orgeman, Kathy Peterson and Dale Johnson, Frederic.–Elmer Barnhart, West Sweden, ended up in the hospital with a broken leg when he was kicked by a cow he had purchased that day. The cow was shipped to South St. Paul the next day, and Barnhart’s main concern was his inability to make his bowling night.–A fire at the farm of the Phil Adamietz family destroyed a barn, killing two cows, two calves and 60 chickens. One of the Adamietz children ran a half mile to a neighbor’s to call the fire department.–An open house at Les Alden’s store in Siren drew 200 people.

Donuts were served, chain saws were demonstrated in front of the store and Richard Durand of Clam Falls won a new chain saw. Other door prizes were also awarded.–Green Bay Packer coach Vince Lombardi was named state chairmen of 1962 June Dairy Month observances.–Local distributors were advertising a custom-made copper coffee percolator, $2.95, see Land O’Lakes half-gallon vanilla ice-cream carton for details.–Frederic residents could buy Easter finery at the Ben Franklin Store, Sarah’s or Hagberg’s department store, and shoes also at Schauls Shoe Store, all advertising specials for the holiday.

40 Years Ago

A new gifts and housewares department was added to Carlson Hardware, Frederic, and they were having an open house.–Susan Johnson was selected by the Siren High School Student Council as the DAR Good Citizen of 1972.–Dr. Miles F. Johnson, a 1954 Frederic grad and son of Mrs. Edwin “Happy” Johnson, West Sweden, was appointed acting chairman of the department of biology at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Va.–Marion Owens, Frederic, was a contestant in the District 7 competition for the Alice in Dairyland crown.–Winners in the Inter-County Leader Round Table contest, fifth-sixth grades were Ranae Brethorst, Siren; Robert Andrewson, Grantsburg; Greg Weir, Webster; Kyle Lexen, Nelson School; Beth Berquist, Frederic and Harold Riedel, Danbury.–Webster High School students were practicing their play, “They Run In Our Family,” a comedy, to be staged April 14.–The Siren athletic banquet took place April 7, and some of the awards given out were Most Valuable Player, football, Jerre Lee; Best Blocker, Ed Cycenas; Most Tackles, Jim Hunter; Most Valuable Player, basketball, Rick Anderson; Best Free-throw Percentage and Field Goal Percentage, Jerre Lee; and Best Rebounder, Kirk Marlow.–The new owner of Crocker Drug Store in Grantsburg was Pat Kennedy, who would expand the store and change the name to Wood River Pharmacy.

20 Years Ago

The Rainbow of Fun Carnival in Siren would take place April 10.–John Glockzin was presented with a plaque for his nomination for state Firefighter of the Year.–Frederic prom royalty were Naomi Schmitt and Brett Utley.–Luck had a junior/senior prom, and double the royalty, seniors Jim Ulmaniec and Jennifer Gray, and juniors Matt Nelson and Angel Vollrath.–A standing-room-only crowd filled the Danbury Town Hall to discuss their concerns and grievances over the possible closure of the Danbury School.–Burnett County fifth-graders were awarded certificates for participating in the DARE Program, the first group in the county to take part.–Viking girls basketball star Amy Lundquist was named WCMP Radio Girls Basketball Player of the Year and was also chosen to play in the Wisconsin All-Star game for the Divisions 3 and 4 north team in June in Madison.–Forty-eight athletes turned out for the track team in Siren, making coach Mike Murphy hopeful for a great season.–There were wedding announcements for Richard Larsen and Teresa Struck and for Peter Johnson and Rebecca Fossum.–There would be a pancake supper at the Danbury Town Hall on April 11, put on by Trinity Lutheran Church, with proceeds for chimney repair.–There were unofficial election results for Polk and Burnett boards and many local positions.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Hey everybody, hope you all had a wonderful Easter and enjoyed a nice yummy dinner with family and friends. I bet a lot of you enjoyed some of that delicious chocolate, you know, the stuff that melts in your mouth. At least that’s what I’m told, as I’m not allowed to have any. Apparently chocolate is bad for dogs and can make you very sick, so I guess I’ll opt for steak. Like that’s going to happen!

Guess what we had come in as a stray last week – a ferret! Lucas went and picked her up at the school in Webster and we weren’t quite sure what to do with her! Anyway, we gave her the name Sprinter and she wasn’t very big but was a real little love bug. It was kind of fun to have her but we were glad when her owners came to claim her. Apparently someone left the door open and out she went, which just goes to show, you can never be too careful.

Well the last of the first 27 puppies have been adopted with Mr. Laurence and Mr. March leaving for their forever homes on Saturday.

We’ve now moved another five up to the Frappe adoption floor and they’re ready for you. These young pups are approximately 4 weeks old and all are a black retriever mix. They were very shy when they first came in as they hadn’t been socialized, but they’re coming around quite quickly. These pups were part of 10 that were surrenders as the

Happy Tails Await Arnell Humane Society of Polk County Corbin is a hunk with a big heart.

This 3-year-old softy comes with a handsome face and dreamy eyes. Corbin is a neutered male German shorthair pointer – chocolate Lab mix. He is the perfect combination of pointer intelligence and easygoing Lab. Corbin knows the power of batting his eyes during a hard lean against your leg and he is darn good at it. He has equal finesse during a game of fetch, returning the ball and releasing in your hand with a gentle mouth. With his outstanding manners and love for people, Corbin would make a great family dog. He has much to give.

Our dog adoption kennel remains quiet with only two dogs, Corbin and Peanut. We are using this unusual circumstance as a chance to paint the floors in our adoption kennel. A number of stray dogs have come in, but they will not be available for

715-349-2964 No more sightings of those black buggers this week in bear country, however, I know someone is visiting the bird yard during the nighttime hours.

Things are either moved or just about pushed over.

So the suet feeders have been cleaned out, the suet disposed of and feeders washed and put away for another year. The one suet feeder on the back deck is put out during the day and brought back inside overnight. Those big black buggers have been known to make a mess of things in a hurry. However I wait each spring for the return of the sows and their new little cubs, those and the young fawns are always a treat to watch.

Mother Nature is bringing a new birth to the area herself as the Easter weekend arrives. Wild cherry bushes along the roadsides are in full bloom, earlier this year than most. With the flowered trees comes

Shelter

YAPpenings Sadie owner was unable to care for them. The other five pups won’t be available for several weeks as they were only 3 weeks old when they came in with their mom, Fred Iris.

Good news with other adoptions, both Buster and Max have found new families and we were all very happy for them. With all the puppies, it seemed that the older dogs were being passed over. Charlie Brown and Linus are still waiting, waiting, waiting! Also two newer dogs that came in as strays, Reggie, a German shepherd, and Arnold, a giant schnauzer/poodle mix.

He’s kind of interesting as he looks like he’s wearing socks!!

Latte the kitty was adopted but we have lots available, and apparently another four came in on the weekend. There are really some nice ones if you’re looking. Like all shelter animals, they really appreciate being adopted into a new family and will always show it. You can’t beat a shelter animal!

I’m going to tell you about the kitty Frappe, who adoption until after their seven-day hold. All strays that come to the Arnell shelter are held for seven days to allow the owner a chance to reclaim their pet. During the seven-day hold, strays and surrendered pets receive medical care, parasite control, vaccinations as well as daily human attention.

Corbin All healthy and nonaggressive pets are placed for adoption. It may take one day or 60, but all eventually find homes.

Adult cats available are: Aaron, a 6-month-old flame point tabby; Willow, a female brown tabby with a fluffy medium-hair coat; Willie, a playful shorthair orange tabby; Trisha, a spayed and declawed female brown tabby with white mittens and a loving personality; and Smokey, a soft blue-gray neutered male.

Siren news the promise of a bountiful harvest for those of us who still search the roadsides to pick the ripe fruit. My favorite is the chokecherry, with the pin cherry a close second. I’m hoping this year will be a good year for blackberries. Seems they have been scarce the past few years; blackberry jelly and wine, yum yum.

Sympathy to the families of Alfred W. Carlson who passed away Saturday, March 24.

If you area an avid reader you need to stop in on Saturday, April 14, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Larson Family Public Library in Webster. They are having a great used book sale going on and you just might find some really great reading material.

Art and Bev Beckmark attended the sunrise service at the Siren Methodist Church put on by the youth group. After the service they enjoyed the youth group’s Easter breakfast. Art’s aunt Violet Beckmark

is a young guy who is mostly white with tabby markings. He is very entertaining and friendly, keeps us all hopping in the office when he’s on the run. Lots of fun but when tired, will curl up on your lap for a snooze! On the canine side, Fred has lost his playmate now that Buster has been adopted. Fred is a young black retriever mix, a very friendly and happy fellow that seems to get along with everyone. He is a great guy that would love a great home. Please stop by and visit us at the shelter, we love the company.

Thank you to all those that helped out with puppy food, cat litter and other supplies that were needed.

All of us really appreciate the support that we receive from you. Mom sends a special shout out to the nice gentleman that dropped off supplies on Friday. It’s nice to know how much the community cares.

We’re still in need of new or like-new objects, a service or craft for our silent auction which will take place at our fifth-annual spaghetti dinner on Saturday, April 21. It’s not too late to get in on the raffle, tickets are $3 each or a book of six for $15, grand prize is $1,000.

“If you think dogs can’t count, try putting three dog biscuits in your pocket and then giving Fido only two of them.” - Phil Pastoret Have a great week everyone. Licks and tailwags!

The Humane Society of Burnett County is saving lives, one at a time. www.hsburnettcty.org, 715866-4096, license No. 267335-DS. We’re on Facebook too, why don’t you like us there!

The MarketPlace Foods Shelter Wish List fundraiser has finished for the year. It ran at the MarketPlace Foods store in St. Croix Falls for six weeks, Feb. 1 to March 17. Gratitude is extended to Art and Donna who organized a monumental donation fundraiser for our animals at the shelter and to all who purchased the $5 and $10 Shelter Wish List bags. A total of 111 $5 and 81 $10 bags were donated, with $1,365 worth of kitty litter, paper towels, dog biscuits, catnip mice and more coming to the shelter. This fundraiser is very important to our operation and care for the animals.

In another food-related story, come for the fun and go home with some meat this Saturday, April 14, at UW Wanderoos Bar – Arnell Humane Society Meat Raffle. The raffle begins at 4 p.m. If you have never been to a meat raffle and want to experience it for yourself, this is a great opportunity. Meet with friends and help to support the shelter in the friendly atmosphere of UW Wanderoos Bar. Arnell Memorial Humane Society, Amery, 715 268-7387 or online: arnellhumane.org.

Bev Beckmark enjoyed a traditional Easter dinner of lamb and ham and all the fixings in bear country.

The Siren Senior Center annual Good Friday breakfast was again a hit this year. There was a steady stream of hungry people from start to finish.

Congratulations to Jerry and Leona Willke Jr. on their 50th anniversary. Stop in on Saturday, April 14, from 1-4 p.m. at the Siren Covenant Church and wish them another 50 years over a piece of cake and a cup of coffee. Many more years you guys.

Congratulations to elementary student Jalen Lamson, middle schooler Wyatt Honeysett and high schooler John D’Jock for being chosen Siren School’s students of the week. What a super group of young men.

Engagement

Johnson/Stenberg Tim Johnson and Trisha Stenberg of White Bear Lake, Minn., recently announced their engagement.

Tim is the son of Leonard Johnson and the late Blanche Johnson, of Monticello, Minn. Trisha is the daughter of Jim and Sue Smedegard, Danbury and Harry and Margaret Rasmussen, Superior.

The couple will be married in Danbury on Aug. 17, 2012. They will continue to reside in White Bear Lake. - Photo submitted

Dewey LaFollette Karen Mangelsen

Sympathy is extended to the family of Virginia Denotter, who died suddenly early Thursday morning.

She was 79.

Hank and Karen Mangelsen went out to eat with April, Dave, Patty and Mandy Close, and Larry, Jake, Hannah and Grace Mangelsen Monday night to celebrate April’s birthday.

Visitors of Donna and Gerry Hines at various times during the week were Brian Hines, Brenda Sweet, Lida Nordquist, Marlene Swearingen and Don and Lois Sass.

Friday visitors of Karen and Hank Mangelsen were Ryan Hanna and Brea Williamson.

Lida Nordquist and Karen Mangelsen visited Mary Dunn Saturday afternoon.

Weekend guests of Kay and Jack Krentz were Lisa, John and Johnny Unertl and Sue Ackerman.

Marian Brincken and Joel Krentz were also there on Sunday for Easter dinner.

Hank and Karen Mangelsen and Mandy, Patty, Dave and April Close celebrated Easter with Grace, Hannah, Holly and Jake Mangelsen at their home Sunday.

Joleen, Richard, Rick, Angie, Robb and Randi Funk, Jan, Jim, Caleb and Hannah Schott and Gerry and Donna Hines were supper guests of Lida Nordquist on Easter Sunday.

Clam River Tuesday Club met April 4 at the home of Trudy DeLawyer. The next meeting will be May 2 at 1:30 p.m. at the home of Kris Fjelstad.

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Grantsburg Public Library Celebrate National Library Week April 8-14 Grantsburg Library is recipient of Mead Witter Foundation Grant Grantsburg Public Library is honored to be the recipient of grant funds from Mead Witter Foundation’s 2011 Library Grant Program. Grant recipients were selected in areas where budgets have been tight and community services may be stressed. The funds will be used to purchase circulating material for library patrons.

Did you know You can request your favorite books and must-see movies from your home computer. Go to merlin.nwls.lib.wi.us/search online to search for movies, books and more.

AARP certified tax preparers are continuing to process taxes at the library. Appointments are available Thursday, April 12, and Friday, April 13. Call the library to schedule an appointment to have your taxes done free of charge.

Events • After-school reading program, Tuesdays and Thursdays during the school year. Contact your

child’s teacher to receive a referral.

• Youth Chess Club. Discover new and fun chess playing strategies. Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m.

• Preschool story time. Enjoy a story, make a craft and get-together with friends. Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

• Saturday, April 21: Grantsburg Public Library Spring Gala. New York Times best-selling author, William Kent Kruger will be speaking at the event.

Interested parties can stop by the library for a reservation form.

• Friday, June 1: Author Melissa Horozewski book signing. Horozewski is the author of “Austentatious Crochet,” a book of crochet projects inspired by the classic novels of Jane Austen.

Library hours and information Monday noon – 6 p.m.; Tuesday noon – 6 p.m.; Wednesday 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Thursday noon – 6 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. – noon. The contact information for the library is 715463-2244; Web site is grantsburg.wislib.org and now you can follow the library on Facebook.

Spring into story time at the Grantsburg Library Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. – Photo submitted

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Bernie Boelter

Webster Senior Center

Waiting child

We hope everyone had a happy Easter with lots of chocolate Easter bunnies.

Wii bowling is winding down, but everyone is still into friendly competition. Butch Weiss and Earl Boelter tied for high individual game with 216. Earl had high individual series with 415. Mini Mites had high team game and series with 729 and 1424. Don Brand picked up the 4-5-7 split, Earl got the 5-7.

Good job by everyone. Wednesday, April 18, will be our last day of regular bowling for the season.

There were 28 players for Dime Bingo to enjoy the Easter cake and fun and prizes. When someone got a Bingo they could choose a prize. When the

prizes were gone they could take them away from anyone. I was hoping it wouldn’t get physical, but it stayed very calm. The wind chimes changed hands several times with Lydia Crowley ending up with them. I do believe everyone had a good time.

Happy birthday wishes go to Gladys Beers, Joanne Miehle, Butch Weiss, Margaret Asp, Connie Hunt, Bud Martin and Janice Denotter who are all celebrating their special day in April.

Brunch was served on Thursday this week because the center was closed on Good Friday. Winners of the drawings were Berenice Quernemoen, Lily Gleason and Gladys Beers. Remember to stop

in and pick up a menu to sign up for your favorite lunch or brunch.

We started playing cards and pool again on Thursday evening. We start at 7 p.m. and usually play until about 9 p.m. No need to call, just stop in and join the fun.

Mark your calendar for the next meeting on Tuesday, April 17, at 1 p.m.

Smile at everyone you meet. It will make you feel good and they will wonder what you are up to.

See you at the center.

Nona Severson

Siren Senior news Jadyn Jadyn is a lively biracial (Caucasian and Puerto Rican) 8-year-old girl who is full of spirit, has a huge heart and is very curious. She loves being around other children, listening to music and playing with sensory toys. She also enjoys watching football and the Backyardigans. She is looking for a family who has experience caring for a child with significant needs.

Jadyn has been diagnosed with hydrocephaly, cortical atrophy, cerebral palsy and significant developmental delays along with hearing and vision deficits.

She also has a tracheotomy tube and uses a ventilator when sleeping. Jadyn does not communicate verbally, but she does know some basic sign language to communicate her needs and is very capable of expressing her emotions. Through all these hardships, Jadyn has been making a lot of progress with the support of her foster parents and appropriate services.

Jadyn regularly attends school and receives specialized educational programming, including speech, occupational and physical therapy. Jadyn is also making progress in her self-help skills and can now feed herself with a spoon, walk with a walker and can sit up on her own. She has the fire inside to succeed and works very hard to overcome obstacles.

Jadyn would benefit from family members who are very flexible and are willing to put their whole hearts into helping her to succeed to her fullest potential.

She would do well either being an only child or having other siblings. With a family who is willing to put the time, effort and love into Jadyn, she can continue to make great progress.

For more information about Jadyn, or other Wisconsin children waiting for adoptive homes, call Adoption Resources of Wisconsin at 414-475-1246 or 800-762-8063 or visit the Web site at www.wiadopt.org. - Photo submitted

Frederic Senior Dave CenterPeterson I hope everyone had a good Easter, the weather was beautiful.

The winners for Spades were Margaret Ulick, Norma Nelson, Holly Stonesifer and Liz Ruhn.

The winners for 500 were Phyllis Peterson, Dave Peterson, Darleen Groves and Lou Jappe.

The 9-Bid was won by Bill Ihrig.

The Siren Center is having a 500 card party on Saturday, April 28, with lots of door prizes. They will also have silent auction.

Remember that we play Spades on Monday at 1 p.m., 500 Thursday at 6:30 p.m., Pokeno on Wednesday and Friday at 1 p.m. and Bingo on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m.

Hope to see you at the center for our events.

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Our center took on a festive look with Easter decorations. The decorating crew consisted of Barb Munger, Cora deJong, Lou Jappe and Ralph and Nona Severson.

Our Good Friday breakfast was a huge success.

Gratitude is extended to all the people who came to enjoy breakfast. We are so glad so many people from neighboring towns came to support us. We’re grateful to all the volunteers who helped in any way.

Especially for Ken Peterson, who stood and ran the

Our 500 card winners were Dave Peterson, Susue Hughes, Darleen Groves, Ralph Groves and Bea Gorin. We did not play Spades due to Good Friday. I was not at cards but hear a few more snowbirds showed up. Welcome home.

The grass is starting to look so nice and green and the trees are budding out. Maybe this is a sure sign that spring is really here. See you at the center.

Larsen Family Public Library Low-vision magnifier

We now have a donated video magnifier in our library. It is located on the far side of the adult book stacks in one of the carrels. It will magnify books, magazines and photographs, help in writing checks and letters, and enjoying your hobbies. Instructions are located next to the machine, and the staff will help you if needed.

Jigsaw puzzle exchange

We have lots of jigsaw puzzles available for you to swap at the library. Bring one in and take a different one home.

Book club

“Ahab’s Wife or the Star Gazer” by Sena Jeter Noslund will be discussed on Tuesday, April 24, at 10 a.m., in the Nexen Community Room. We welcome newcomers to the book discussion, even if you haven’t read the book yet. This novel was inspired by Herman Melville’s book “Moby Dick.”

Preschool story time

We meet every Wednesday all year long at 10:30 a.m. for good stories, companionship and fun.

“Captive Heart” by W. Dale Cramer “Cinnamon Roll Murder” by Joan Fluke “Elegy for Eddie” by Jacqueline Winspear “Expats” by Chris Pavone “Guilty Wives” by James Patterson “The Good Father” by Noah Hawley “Letter from a Stranger” by Barbara Taylor Bradford “Paradise Valley” by W. Dale Cramer ”Whatever You Love” by Louise Doughty “Force of Nature” by C.J. Box “Betrayal” by Nora Roberts “Missing: Secrets of Crittenden County, Book One” by Shelley Shepard Gray “Beastly Things” by Donna Leon “The Big Cat Nap” by Rita Mae Brown “Capitol Murder” by Philip Margolin “Death Comes Softly” by Carolyn Hart “Dorchester Terrace” by Anne Perry “Harbor Nocturne” by Joseph Wambough “The Heart’s Frontier” by Lori Copeland “Limpopo Academy of Private Detection” by Alexander McCall Smith “The Lost Years” by Mary Higgins Clark “Sacre Bleu” by Christopher Moore

Adult nonfiction

“World Book 2012 Year Book” “The Art of Baking Bread” by Matt Pellingrini “Teach Yourself Visually Microsoft Office 2007”

by Sherry Willard Kinkoph “Managing Library Volunteers” by Preston Driggers “Master the SAT 2012” by Peterson’s

Adult fiction books

“Stay Close” by Harlan Coben “Ashes to Dust” by Yrsa Sigurdardottir “Barefoot Season” by Susan Mallery “Book of Jonas” by Stephen Dau “Book of Lost Fragrances” by M.J. Rose

“Public Library Services for the Poor” by Leslie Edmonds Holt

Young adult books

“Pretty Little Secrets” by Sara Shepard

Children’s books

“Dead End in Norvelt” by Jack Gantos “Sweet Dreams” by Rose A. Lewis “Library Mouse” by Daniel Kirk “The Lorax” by Dr. Seuss

Large-print books

“Tragic Toppings” by Jessica Beck “Death in the City of Light” by David King “ The Innocent” by Taylor Stevens

DVDs

“Incredible Monuments of Rome (Ancient Civilizations)”

Audio CD

“The Scent of Cherry Blossoms” by Cindy Woodsmall “Tom Clancy’s Op Center: Defending Freedom Collection” by Tom Clancy

Hours and information

Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. For more information contact the library at 715-866-7697, Web site: webster.wislib.org. Online catalog: merlin.nwls.lib.wi.us/search.

Birth announcements Born at Osceola Medical Center:

A girl, Natalie Lee Engelbrekt, born March 31, 2012, to Angela Thivy and Nicholas Engelbrekt, Chisago Lakes, Minn. Natalie weighed 8 lbs., 5 oz.

••• A boy, Michael James Viebrock Jr., born April 5, 2012, to Michael and Jamie Viebrock, Osceola.

Michael weighed 7 lbs., 1 oz.

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Born at St. Croix Regional Medical Center:

A boy, Landon Michael Lee Lisdahl, born March 25, 2012, to Shannon Staples and Nickolas Lisdahl, Webster. Landon weighed 7 lbs., 15 oz.

••• A boy, Ashton Milo Nagel, born March 27, 2012, to Ashely and Kirk Nagel, Centuria. Ashton weighed 7 lbs., 9 oz.

••• A boy, Ralph Lee Lefler II, born March 26, 2012, to Odessa and David Lefler, St. Croix Falls. Ralph weighed 7 lbs., 14 oz.

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News from the Service COLUMBIA, S.C – Army National Guard Pvt. Joshua M. Manthey has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and cer-

dishwasher the entire time.

We had a potluck Wednesday, April 11, with 500 cards afterward. Plan to attend one of our potlucks, to eat, play cards and have a good time.

We have several items set up for our silent auction so stop in anytime and check it out. I’m sure you can find something you would like to bid on. You can bid on the items until Saturday, April 28, when we will have our 500 card tournament and the drawings for the silent auction.

emony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches and field training exercises.

Manthey is the son of Lisa and Wayne Johnson of Milltown.

He is a 2005 graduate of Unity High School, Balsam Lake. – submitted

A boy, Jordan Allen Goldman, born March 28, 2012, to Jen and Willy Goldman, Grantsburg. Jordan weighed 7 lbs., 11 oz.

••• A boy, Benton Roy Blomberg, born March 29, 2012, to Jordan and Aliana Blomberg, Amery. Benton weighed 7 lbs., 11 oz.

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Born at Burnett Medical Center:

A boy, Taylor David Goepfert, born April 7, 2012, to Megan and David Goepfert, Grantsburg. Taylor weighed 7 lbs., 8 oz. and was 20 inches long.

Grandparents are Laura and Karl Hassler of Medford, Heather Goepfert of Grantsburg, Tom Markgraf of Siren and David Goepfert of Grantsburg.

Great-grandparents are Kathy and Riley Nyberg of Coon Rapids, Minn., Sue Markgraf of Lake Elmo, Minn., and Bonnie Belden of St. Paul, Minn.

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Born at Amery Medical Center:

A girl, Alexis Joy Braswell-Tucker, born March 7, 2012, to Cody Braswell, Clear Lake. Alexis weighed 8 lbs., 9.5 oz.

••• A girl, Emma Patricia Loney, born March 16, 2012, to Karissa and Jason Loney, Centuria. Emma weighed 6 lbs., 11 oz.

••• A girl, Reese Ann Stuivenga, born March 22, 2012, to Amanda Marlowe and Benjamin Stuivenga, Clayton. Reese weighed 7 lbs., 13 oz.

••• A boy, Michael William Elmer, born March 23,

2012, to Katie and William Elmer, Amery. Michael weighed 8 lbs., 7.5 oz.

••• A boy, Soren Robert Haroldson, born March 23, 2012, to Yvonne Sorenson and Michael Haroldson, Milltown. Soren weighed 9 lbs., 5 oz.

••• A girl, Kya Helen Christine Schnider, born March 28, 2012, to Brittany Schnider and Chase Smith, Amery. Kya weighed 8 lbs., 3 oz.

••• A girl, Lexy Marie Newbauer, born April 2, 2012, to Molly and Joseph Newbauer, Clayton. Lexy weighed 7 lbs., 13 oz.

••• A girl, Kylie Angela Mae Galatowitsch, born April 4, 2012, to Meriah Galatowitsch, Turtle Lake. Kylie weighed 7 lbs.

••• A boy, Michael Gregory Friendshuh, born April 4, 2012, to Lori and Greg Friendshuh, Clear Lake.

Michael weighed 6 lbs., 4 oz.

••• A girl, Liberty Marie James, born April 5, 2012, to Pamela and Richard James, Luck. Liberty weighed 7 lbs., 15.5 oz.

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Orange news LaVonne O'Brien

Fran Krause Theresa Childers and family spent the weekend at their cabin. Amy and friends, Kellie, Casey and Travis were Easter Sunday dinner guests of Jack and LaVonne O’Brien. Mike, Tim and Vikki O’Brien were also there.

Mark and Julie Freeborn entertained Marvel Merriam and the Gravesens, Gary and Billie, Dennis and Carol, Melissa and friend Aaron, and the Ray Freeborns for Easter Sunday in River Falls. Easter weekend guests of Jack and Jeri Witzany were their family, Chris and Melody and family of Grantsburg, Patty and Mike Kringen of Big Lake, Minn., and

Mike Witzany of Champlin, Minn.

Karen Hintz came on Friday to visit Fran Krause over the Easter holidays.

She will be here until Wednesday.

They had supper at Kent and Nancy’s Saturday. Allyson, Kathryn and Bryan were home from college for the weekend also.

Easter Sunday dinner guests at Mark and Deanna’s were Cheryl and Ron Wheeler, Naomi and Lacey Glover, Karen Hintz and Fran Krause.

Kent and Nancy spent the day with Tom and Marge Ammend.

Sun Travel and Tan of Webster gave away a $500 travel certificate during the Siren Destination Wedding Fair Jan. 29. Shown (L to R): Robin Peterson, agent at Sun Travel, Abby Coyour, winner of the certificate, and Stacy Wondra, manager at Sun Travel. – Photo submitted

St. Croix Falls Lions make spring donations

The St. Croix Falls Lions made a spring donation to the St. Croix Falls Food Shelf and Family Pathways Food Shelf. Shown accepting the check from the Lions President Ernie Naumann is Beth Olson of Family Pathways (photo at left). Louise Anderson (R), of the SCF Food Shelf, accepted the check along with a volunteer helper Pete (photo at right). Anderson indicated that March was a very expensive month. They could use more financial assistance, and Olson of Family Pathways asked if the Lions could help with a food drive. They will be doing that Saturday, April 21, at the 60th-anniversary dinner at the senior center. Anyone wishing to drop off a food item that evening is welcome to do so. – Photos submitted

Raffl fle e to help fund home repair blitz Matching funds from Modern Woodmen ST. CROIX FALLS - A 50/50 raffle is being held at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in St. Croix Falls now through Friday, May 4, to raise funds for home repair projects for those in need of assistance. Up to 100 homes could be painted and/or repaired this July through Habitat’s partnership with TeenServe. TeenServe is holding a summer camp here the week of July 8.

Teen campers will paint and repair homes under adult supervision at no cost to Habitat, but materials are needed for repairs.

Raffle tickets are $5 each or five for $20.

Up to 1,000 tickets will be sold, and the winner will get half of the funds raised from ticket sales. Funds raised will be matched by Modern Woodmen, and they will be spent in the local community to buy materials needed for home repair projects in Polk and Burnett counties.

There is still room in the TeenServe camp the week of July 8-14. Local teens will receive a $100 discount off the registration fee. After painting homes during the day, they will “camp out” at Unity School and enjoy nightly concerts, programs and worship, preparing the youth to return to their home communities and do great things. Those interested may visit www.teenserve.org to learn more.

Youth groups may like to go far away on a mission trips, but there is a great need right here. Over 150 applicants have signed up to get help. Right now with the participants signed up, only about 50 families will be helped.

Habitat is also looking to borrow a large number of ladders for use the week the campers are here, as well as other volunteers and donations to help support this project which will help homeowners and brighten the community. Call 715-4832700, e-mail office@ wildrivershabitat.org or write to P.O. Box 736, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024. - submitted

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FREDERIC - Frederic Arts is sponsoring a bus trip to St. Paul on Friday, April 20.

Travel will be on a comfortable motor coach bus, with pickups in Frederic, Luck and Milltown. Tickets include admission to the American Craft Council Show, celebrating its 26th year in the Twin Cities at River Centre in St. Paul, where more than 250 new and established artists will present their latest handcrafted jewelry, clothing, furniture, home décor and more. For more information see public.craftcouncil.org/stpaul.

The group will be in St. Paul in the morning and then on to the Minneapolis Institute of Art after lunch.

The cost is $26 per person which includes admission to both the ACC Show and MIA. Prices are based on a minimum required number of participants and the trip is limited to 35 people. Reservations are due by Saturday, April 14. There is a discount for Frederic Arts Members.

For more information or to reserve a seat, contact Nancy Buley, 715-327-4743. submitted

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Snowball/from page 2 keeps them out of cheap, often hugely inefficient rental properties, which can be a vicious cycle of rent and utilities, keeping them as veritable slaves to their situation.

“It enables these families to break the cycle of poverty,” he said.

HFH recently made energy and utility efficiency a standard initiative on all of their homes, and that efficiency is remarkable, with actual heating and electric costs just a fraction of typical costs, meeting stringent Energy Star standards, which also earns them a $3,000 reward from Home Depot for each home. Instead of spending thousands of dollars annually on fuel and electricity, the heating and utility costs on a new HFH home are typically just a couple hundred dollars annually.

“And these homes are healthier,” Kube said, pointing out that many of the rental homes the families are left to rent can be among the most unhealthy places around to raise children. “And with the efficiency, they have more money to spend.”

Therein lies anther benefit an HFH home brings to a community, Kube added.

“We offer them [communities] a tax base, kids in the school district and more money to spend with the added cost savings [from efficiency],” he said. “But we want to help more families from the ground up.”

Expanding the reach HFH is currently the sixth largest home builder in the United States, although that number is likely to go up to fifth this year, according to Kube.

“I think that’s impressive,” he said, noting that many people still think Habitat is just a little organization building homes for old people and the poor. “We’re much more than that!”

Kube said that HFH is expanding their outreach, and trying to spread their donated funds and labor even broader, including their first local existing home-rehabilitation project, started a few months ago on a tired and unsightly home in Milltown, where a family literally deeded over their old homestead for their son to live in, with the HFH volunteers doing a dramatic efficiency and system upgrade, with a new, affordable mortgage.

He said the Milltown home had a dangerously inefficient furnace and had the airtightness “of a corncrib,” which he said was probably a good thing, as any occupants may have suffered from exhaust poisoning if it were a tight home.

But it’s more than just efficiency, as Kube thinks that residents of a Habitat home can gain hope they didn’t have prior, due to the attention and involvement with the project, which is necessary for all families involved.

“He’s different, in a good way,” Kube said of the home‘s resident, outlining a conversation with a local police officer who knew the resident for years and had several run-ins. “[The officer] told me he’s changed, and that for the first time, the man seems to have hope. That’s what we try to do - give these families hope.”

The rehabilitated home is also the start of an extensive and ambitious program this summer called A Brush With Kindness, where volunteers, many of them teens, will sweep out across the region, painting homes, helping with small projects and upgrades and making a difference, one hammer swing or paint stroke at a time.

“This summer’s [ABWK] program is the largest in the Midwest,” Kube said.

Building a bigger snowball...

The HFH efforts are not just a slowly burning success, but as word has spread, the donations and impacts can be felt even further, such as with a recent multiacre land donation from the Wondra family in Frederic, which is among the most generous donations the Wild Rivers chapter has ever received. That project has extensive plans that are still in the works, and leads to even further expansion into other villages and other areas, with the list of projects and dreams cascading like a prairie fire across the region.

“The bigger the snowball ...” Kube joked. “The donations, labor, all of it. It just keeps working.”

The chapter is embarking on even more ambitious projects in the coming years, as they have a new-home ground breaking next month in Centuria - their first in that community - on previously vacant land donated by the village.

The future residents of that home, the Van Beek family, have appeared at several local meetings, putting a face to their efforts while also showing their own flavor of enthusiasm for their new home which they must also help in building.

Kube said that because of the family’s current housing situation, they are “stuck in a rut,” and with the new home, they are hoping to go beyond just making ends meet, and into a new life.

He points out again that HFH doesn’t give residents their new homes, they not only need to assist with hundreds of hours of labor, they must also take out a mortgage with HFH; although, in a Christian tradition, there is no interest on that mortgage, and it is a much more affordable situation. Kube also said that the foreclosure rate for HFH residents is less than 5 percent nationwide, far lower than the national average.

Kube wants that rolling stone of progress to keep rolling, and he wants to put even more faces on those successes.

The Centuria project is happening in part because of a

Jake Jensen (right), of Jensen Furniture in Luck, gave a presentation on floor coverings at the ReStore event. – Photos by Greg Marsten

Faith Halverson, 4, and her mother, Clare, of Amery, took in some of the fun of the Saturday, March 24, event at the ReStore.

Isabelle VanGundy, 4, of St. Croix Falls peaked out from behind her new balloon she received at the ReStore anniversary event on Saturday, March 24. generous $55,000 grant from Thrivent Financial, which also assisted financially as a partner with the Christensen home in Luck that was completed last fall. In fact, the Thrivent donations have become a local leveraging tool for even faster expansion and more impact across the board.

But again, that impact can be felt overseas as well, as the 10-percent formula for tithing means the impact is global.

“People need to know why we’re doing this,” he said.

“Their donations of money, their time, shopping at the ReStore ... it’s truly changing people’s lives.”

And not only changing lives, but turning otherwise vacant property into taxed homes with affordable mortgages so people can afford to live in those communities, spend money, get jobs and go to school.

The numbers add up The success of the Wild Rivers chapter is getting attention elsewhere, as Kube noted the ReStore retail operation has garnered attention by the national higher-ups, and the sales numbers the store generates have gone well over their best guesses and made their expansion of projects happen on a faster track.

“Our goal is [to build] 25 more homes in the next five years,” Kube said. “But we need continued public support.”

If the ReStore numbers are any indication, that support is solid, as the store is generating a little better than half the revenue of a similar ReStore out east - in urban Milwaukee.

“It’s getting us some notice,” he said with a sly smile.

“In reality, it’s one of the best performing stores in small markets in the country. What’s happening here is amazing!”

The St. Croix Falls operation has produced over $300,000 in sales, and has generated even more impressive numbers, including electronics recycling that has filled over half a dozen semitrailers, on top of the recycled materials, furniture, even sporting goods. ReStore donations turn other people’s castoffs into actual homes, improvements and more.

“That’s 600,000 pounds of stuff recycled in merchan-

dise overall, well over three-quarter million pounds of stuff in a year’s time!” Kube said. “That’s all in a business that some people said just wouldn’t work. So yeah, we’re making a positive influence.”

Marking the year The ReStore anniversary event on March 24 drew hundreds of people and resulted in over $22,000 of merchandise being sold, with prizes, promotions, and several workshops by local professionals and businesses, such as Jensen Furniture in Luck, which held an informative and broad classroom-style workshop on flooring innovations, costs and applications, to a very appreciative crowd.

The ReStore has not only become an engine for growth with HFH, it has become a useful destination for thousands of items or materials that otherwise might be lost in garages or barns, or set on the curb or, sadly, buried in landfills.

From old horse saddles to church benches to dishes, appliances, sinks and ductwork, the variety is stunning and changing daily, meaning regular customers have made visits a part of their schedules to see what’s new.

“We know there’s a definite need. And the money we raise? It’s spent elsewhere. It’s all connected!” he said with smile. “And we’re a big part of that.”

Kube is convinced that the work they do pays off far beyond just recycling or a few new homes or better living conditions for people overseas. He sees a fruitful byproduct in some of the local kids who often lived in housing that was damaging to their health or well-being.

“Research shows that with a stable home, kids are more likely to graduate from high school, and are way more likely to attend and even graduate from college,” he said. “Once again, we’re all a part of that ... We’re really helping the community at large.”

It seems it is one prairie fire that needs to keep burning.

After the interview, Kube sent an update on two more major moves.

"More to report! Val Johnson has donated land to us in Grantsburg for a build either later this year or next year," Kube said of land donation. "This lot is big enough that we plan to subdivide it into two lots."

Kube also added that since that donation announcement, they have had two more lots donated in Luck - in the Wilderness Hill subdivision - but the donor is a secret for now. He said it was too early for build plans. "We have been so blessed with land donations, but continue to seek them," Kube said.

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CHURCH NEWS/OBITUARIES News from the Pews

Perspectives Sally Bair

Lessons from the Titanic April 15 marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic.

Heroes and cowards alike walked across the stage of that great tragedy. For the safety of fellow passengers, many on board willingly gave their lives. But some pushed others out of the way to save themselves. More than 1,500 people perished in the iceberg-laden waters of the North Atlantic that night.

The Titanic was believed to be an unsinkable ship—safe and trustworthy. But she met her match against the icebergs. People today believe in their own Titanics, such as scientific and technological answers, to carry them safely to the other side of the ocean, so to speak. How many of us, when we learn of an iceberg ahead, disregard the warnings, telling ourselves everything will be OK? How many of us float along without a lifeboat, depending on something or someone else to save us? How many mistakenly believe that nothing will happen because we’re healthy … young … financially comfortable … educated?

When we place our faith in manmade things and beliefs, we will founder. None of us can be assured of living comfortably within our invested means … or living to be a healthy 100-year-old … or … There are no guarantees in this life.

“Let your collection of idols deliver you. But the wind will carry them all away, a breath will take them. But he who puts his trust in Me shall possess the land, and shall inherit My holy mountain.” (Isaiah 57:13) Faith in God will help us through our difficulties.

God doesn’t promise us a problem-free life, but he does promise to go through them with us as long as we place our trust in him above all else.

Does that mean we should not buy insurance?

Keep a spare tire in our car trunk? Save for emergencies? The book of Proverbs offers practical tips on being prepared for unforeseen problems. The book stresses, however, the need to look first to God for help.

We don’t know what will happen in the future— what icebergs might sink our ship—because some things are out of our control. But we can trust God to be our strength, our peace, and our joy as he walks with us through our difficulties.

Lord, you are “our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea.” (Psalm 46:1) Amen.

Bair may be reached at sallybair@gmail.com.

FREDERIC – He is risen indeed! At the beginning of Easter Sunday worship services the congregation sang “Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds,” which began the celebration of the resurrection of our Lord on Easter morning. The altar was turned into a flower garden and was filled with many blooming Easter lilies as well as other flowers and the 8-foot standing cross was draped with billowing material that looked magnificent and regal.

Our special guest organist was Sue Anderson, daughter of Alice who recently celebrated her 90th birthday.

Sue began playing the organ at Pilgrim when she was in high school. Her career has been full and varied, ranging from Broadway productions to films to recordings. Some of the fun and unusual things she has done include being a coach for Rex Harrison in the revival of “My Fair Lady,” teaching Peter O’Toole how to play the piano, and enjoying the finest chocolates with Katherine Hepburn. Sue and her husband, Cris Groenendaal, have two children, Lucas and Emily, and they live in New York.

Spring is in the air and it will soon be time to refurbish and update your family’s summer wardrobe as well as furnishings for your home. There is a committee working very hard on the churchwide garage sale that will be held on Saturday, April 21, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the basement of the church via the lower back entrance of the church. Everything from soup to nuts will be on display and for sale. Some of the items will include antiques, family heirlooms, household items, furniture, tools,

shoes, women’s jewelry and clothing will include infants, toddlers, teens, women’s and men’s, etc. There will not be any electronics or TVs for sale. If you would like to donate items, they have to be in good, clean, useable/working condition and you can drop them off at the church on Saturday, April 14, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., using the lower back entrance of the basement of the church.

If you have large items that you would like to have picked up, call RaeLynn Neumann-Johnson at 715-3278484 and discuss it with her. There will be a freewill donation for most items, although some items will have a price on them. To make your shopping experience a pleasure, coffee and homemade bars will be available.

Recycling is a good thing!

Good golly – we’re going back to the ‘50s! The C.L.I.C.K. youth group from Bethany in Siren and Pilgrim will be holding a '50s fundraiser. Dig deep into your closet and pull out your 1950s attire to wear to this funfilled evening! The event will take place on Saturday, April 28, at Pilgrim from 5 to 8 p.m. and there will be a freewill offering taken. For more information call Amye at 715-349-5218.

The congregation continues to collect food and money for Family Pathways Frederic Food Shelf until the end of April. The Feinstein Foundation will match dollars for money raised and items donated to the food shelf as they have done in previous years. - submitted

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Harry Christian Rasmussen, 81, Luck, died Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minn.

Harry Christian Rasmussen was born Jan. 15, 1931, in Polk County, to Hans and Christina Rasmussen. He was born and raised in rural Luck, on his parents farm, joined the military during the Korean War and was discharged with full honors. He was a lifelong member of the American Legion in Milltown.

In 1959, Harry bought the family homestead from his mother, he worked at Whirlpool in St. Paul, Minn., also cash cropped the land on his farm. He retired from Whirlpool after 25 years of service, then worked at Milltown Skelgas and Tire Experts in Milltown and loved to bartend.

He was a hunter, an avid fisherman, gardener and had a love for dogs.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Mildred “Millie” Rasmussen.

He is survived by four children, Valerie (Rick) Ellingworth of Balsam Lake, Rhonda Rasmussen of St. Croix Falls, Bruce (Chris) Rasmussen of Greenwood, Ind., and Becky Baker of Frostburg, Md.; two brothers, Magnus (Ellie) Rasmussen of Danbury and Hans (Liz) Rasmussen of Washington; and sister, Gloria (Lane) Cooper of Washington; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at the Rowe Funeral Home in Luck, on Monday, April 9, with the Rev. Ralph Thompson officiating. Music was provided by organist Margie Nelson. Interment with full military honors took place at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner.

Online condolences may be left at www.rowefh.com.

For additional information please call Bruce Rowe at 715472-2444.

Rowe Funeral Home of Luck was entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Virginia “Ginny” Denotter Virginia “Ginny” L. Denotter, 79, Webster, died Thursday, April 5, 2012, at her home.

She was born Sept. 20, 1932, in Sioux Falls, S.D., to Vernon and Dorothy (Browell) Hertel. At a young age, Ginny’s parents moved the family to Northwest Wisconsin. They spent time living on the Browell family farm in River Falls, and they spent their summers on Big Sand Lake near Hertel helping Vernon’s mother operate the Woodland Lodge. In 1944, Ginny’s parents bought the drugstore in Siren, and from that point on Ginny resided in the Siren-Hertel communities.

She was married in Pine City, Minn., on May 31, 1952, to Wendell Denotter who preceded her in death on Aug. 2, 2003. Ginny was also preceded in death by her parents and two sons, Dennis and Daniel.

Ginny and Wendell raised eight children. As an adult, she went to school at WITC-Rice Lake, received her associate’s degree in accounting and later received her education in real estate. When she was not busy with her children and the family farm, she sold Avon and Tupperware. Ginny also worked at the post office in Hertel until that office was closed and volunteered at the polling center on election days. Ginny loved social and family gatherings, traveling and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by daughters Janice Denotter, Webster, Wendy Denotter, Spooner, Jolene Denotter, Webster, and Gayle (Rick) Atkinson, Hertel; sons Dale (Angie) Denotter, Clayton, and Wendell Denotter Jr., Las Vegas, Nev.; grandchildren Tammy (Brad) Kerr, Lindstrom, Minn., Lucas and Emma Denotter, Clayton, and Daniel and Sydney Atkinson, Shell Lake; great-grandchildren Kimberly, Emily, Zoe Kerr, Lindstrom, Minn.; sister Georganne (Robert) Boyer, Sierra Vista, Ariz.; brother-in-law Bob Denotter, Webster; sister-in-law Nona Linden, Superior; and many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 10, at Skinner Funeral Home, Shell Lake. Burial was in White Pine Cemetery, Hertel. Pallbearers were Lucas Denotter, Daniel Atkinson, A.J. Denotter, Austin Denotter, Shane Denotter and Billy Icard.

The Skinner Funeral Home, Shell Lake, was entrusted with arrangements.

Kenneth Gene Alden

Kevin Preston Cook

Kenneth Gene Alden, 84, passed away on April 3, 2012, surrounded by his family at his son’s home in Frederic.

Ken was born Oct. 24, 1927, in Frederic. He met Kathy Remiger and was married on June 14, 1958.

Ken served his country as a corporal in the Army during the Korean War. While in the Reserves, he worked for the Luck Telephone Company. Also, he was employed by The Pipeline in the South and West. Ken was a gentle, down-to-earth man.

His strong work ethic was an example to his family and the community. Ken loved traveling with his wife, Kathy, and together they enjoyed area restaurants, casinos, church suppers and attending fundraisers to support the community.

He was a true outdoorsman who loved to deer hunt and was happiest when spending time in the woods, especially with his grandsons nearby. Ken was a dedicated farmer and lived on the “home farm” for 74 of his 84 years. All will miss him.

He is survived by his loving wife, Kathy; son, Jeff (Jill); and grandsons, Tyler, Logan and Dawson of Frederic; Aunt Kathleen and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Ken was preceded in death by his father and mother, Clarence and Grace Alden,; his brother, Lesley (Charmaine) Alden; sisters, Darlene (Reno) Petersen and Dorothy (Millard) Watts.

Funeral services were held at the Rowe Funeral Home in Frederic, on Friday, April 6, with the Rev. Arveda “Freddie” Kirk officiating. Music was provided by organist Mary Lou Daeffler; and soloist Terri Stoner. Interment took place at Maple Grove Cemetery following the service with full military honors being presented. Pallbearers were Tyler Alden, Logan Alden, Dawson Alden, Kendall Petersen, Joseph Sobol and Bruce Potter. Honorary pallbearers were Brad Alden and James Schaffran.

Refer to the following Web site to leave online condolences or call Bruce Rowe at 715-327-4475 for additional information.

Rowe Funeral Home of Frederic, www.rowefh.com, has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Kevin Preston Cook, 60, a resident of Laketown in Polk County died suddenly on April 4, 2012.

Kevin was born Jan. 10, 1952, in Grantsburg to William and Ruby Cook. He was baptized and confirmed in the Laketown Lutheran Church where he remained a member. Kevin attended Luck Public High School and graduated with the class of 1970.

Kevin married his high school sweetheart, Jill Erickson, on July 3, 1971. This union was blessed with two sons, Kirt and Ben. Kevin began his 41-year career in road construction and spent his last 34 years as a heavy-equipment operator with Shafer Construction until his retirement in the spring of 2011. He was referred to as an excellent employee and was well-respected by his employer and coworkers.

Retirement was a welcome and anticipated event. He finally had time to do all the things he wanted to do. He enjoyed and was successful with his first year of maple syruping and he went on a first-ever fishing trip to Canada. Kevin was an avid outdoorsman, whether it was grouse hunting with his constant and faithful springer spaniel companions, Kato and Casey, or trapping, deer hunting, wood cutting or simply walking in the woods. Kevin knew the names of all the trees and could identify all the bird songs.

Kevin was a man of many talents and interests. He had a natural curiosity for how things worked and he could build or fix anything, from restoring tractors, building wood splitters, trailers, woodstoves, houses, cabins or swing sets for his granddaughters. Kevin was often referred to as a good neighbor and was always ready and willing to lend a hand where needed. He also kept a list of the many project requests from family and friends that he still needed to do.

Kevin thought the world of his two granddaughters, Ella and Molly. He would spend hours pushing them on the swings, taking them on nature walks, four-wheeler rides, looking for agates, baking cakes and just sitting and coloring or putting a puzzle together. The last two years, Kevin planted a huge pumpkin patch to the girls’ delight and they went into the pumpkin-selling business.

Last Christmas he took his granddaughters out to the woods to pick out a Christmas tree, where he had hidden two presents. The girls were so surprised that Santa had left them gifts in the tree.

Kevin spent his entire life living in the Atlas community. He saw no reason to leave. Much of his time was spent working alongside his sons and it was a blessing for them to have had this time together.

Kevin was a good man, a kind man and a very humble man. We all learned a lot from Kevin. Our lives are so much richer for having walked beside him in this life. We rest assured that he will be waiting for us in the next. He will be unbearably missed.

Kevin was preceded in death by his father, Bill; special springer spaniel dog Kato; and brother-in-law Charlie Anderson.

He is survived by his loving wife, Jill; sons, Kirt (Deon) and Ben (Sarah); his granddaughters, Ella and Molly; his mother, Ruby Cook; his siblings, Scott Cook, Melody (Tom) Hutton, Crystal (Burdette) Berntson, Claire (Chris) Chinander, Kerry Cook, Rocky Cook, Marigen (Roger) Kastelle; special springer spaniel dog, Casey; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Memorial service was held April 9, at the First Lutheran Church in Cushing with Pastor Dorothy Sandahl officiating. Music was provided by Shelly Hermansen. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Grantsburg Chapel, was entrusted with arrangements.

Jean Anne McIntyre Jean Anne McIntyre, 78, St. Croix Falls, died March 28, 2012, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minn., of ovarian cancer.

Jean was born Nov. 4, 1933, in Duluth, Minn. Jean grew up in northern Minnesota and spent 30 or so years of her life in Moose Lake, Minn., raising her family. She was an avid reader and lifelong visual artist. Before leaving the area, she helped found the first advocacy for victims of domestic abuse in Carlton County. After a decade living in the Rocky Mountains of north Colorado, she made her way back to Minnesota and settled in the Taylors Falls/St. Croix Falls area. She volunteered with the Taylors Falls Historical Society, Friends of Interstate Park and the Festival Theatre to name a few. She found great pleasure in planning for and teaching at Pioneer School, a Taylors Falls Historical Society summer day camp. She was full of energy until her illness and always had a story to tell and a helping hand to offer. Jean died surrounded by her loving children.

She is survived by her husband, Donald Anderson of St. Croix Falls; sister, Mary Rose (Edward) Johnson of Wright, Minn.; brother, Arthur (Heather) Wuolle of Albany, Minn.; sister-in-law, Annette McIntyre of Grand Rapids, Minn.; daughters, Prudence Johnson of Minneapolis, Minn., Pinky Johnson of Austin, Texas, Julie Johnson of St. Cloud, Minn., Charlotte (Eric) Swanson of Eden Prairie, Minn.; sons, Roland “John” (Zoe) Johnson of Halliday, N.D., Kevin (Mary) Johnson of Andover, Minn., Patrick (Linda) Johnson of Marshall, Minn., Christopher (Rebecca) Johnson of Libertyville, Ill., Ben (Stephanie) Johnson of Port Huron, Mich. and Brian (Betsy) Johnson of Alpha; 23 grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Ethel Robinson; her father, Harold McIntyre; and her brother, James McIntyre.

Pastor Patrick Johnson and the Rev. Laurie O’Shea will officiate at memorial services on Saturday, April 21, 1 p.m., at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rush City, Minn., 1000 South Jay Ave. A time of visitation is planned for one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church. The inurnment will be in First Lutheran Cemetery in Rush City. Memorials are preferred to the Taylors Falls, Minn., and St. Croix Falls public libraries.

The Olson Chapel, Rush City, Minn., www.funeralandcremationservice.com, was entrusted with arrangements.

Ronald Dietz Ronald Dietz, 78, Danbury, died April 7, 2012.

Memorial service will be Saturday, April 14, 11 a.m., with visitation from 10 – 11 a.m., at Lakeside Community Lutheran Church, Webster. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com. A full obituary will be published at a later date.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

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CHURCH NEWS Porn a dangerous temptation for teens Q: I was looking on my teenage son’s computer and noticed that he’s been looking at porn sites. I’m a single mom and just don’t know what to do. I’ve talked with him about how damaging it is for him to look at these things, and he continues to do so. How can I help him understand?

Juli: Many teen boys and girls are caught up in Internet porn. It’s an epidemic. I know it feels awkward as a mom to talk to your son about sexual issues, but it’s a discomfort you have to push past for his sake.

Begin by validating the fact that it’s normal for him to struggle. He has a natural, God-given sexual drive, and that’s a good thing. However, when that drive is channeled into casual sex or porn, it’s harmful to him and others. There’s a lot of shame associated with porn and teen sexuality. Don’t pile on more. However, he needs to understand that porn is poisonous and evil. Many of the women used to make it are sexually trafficked, underage and exploited.

I recommend that you teach your son to play both “defense” and “offense.” In-

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sist that his computer and other devices have accountability and filtering software such as Safe Eyes or Bsecure.

Offensively, your son needs encouragement and training from other men on how to handle sexual temptations. Fortunately, there are many church groups addressing this issue. If you’re already involved in a church, help your son get plugged into a youth group or a men’s Bible study that can help him grow. It’s important that he get a vision not just for what to say “no” to, but what to say “yes” to. Pray that God will bring men into his life to challenge him to be a man of integrity.

••• Q: My wife is a stay-at-home mom with our two young children. I don’t think most guys realize how difficult it is to spend every day attending to the needs of little kids. What can I do to help shoulder the load?

Jim: Did you hear that? It’s the sound of moms everywhere shouting “Amen!”

You deserve special recognition for raising such a thoughtful question. Here are a few ways you can help: First, when you come home after a long, tiring day, remember that your wife’s day was equally long and tiring.

There are two things she needs at this point: adult conversation, including expressions of appreciation for what she’s been doing and a pair of hands to pitch in and help with the kids, the dishes and so on.

Second, don’t expect to be taken care of like another child. Pick up your own clothes and toys.

Third, don’t expect much sexual response if your wife is exhausted and you haven’t done much to help. As my friend, Dr. Kevin Leman, says, “sex begins in the kitchen” – with meaningful conversation, compliments and acts of kindness.

Fourth, get involved in the process of getting your kids ready for bed. This will result not only in relief for your wife, but quality time for you with your children.

Fifth, maintain a regular date night – a restaurant, a concert, a walk or whatever your imagination and budget can manage.

Sixth, if your hours at work are too

long, make every effort to cut back. Don’t fall for the notion that your career is more fulfilling than your life at home.

Finally, try to take your wife away for a romantic weekend once in a while, where her daily responsibilities are temporarily suspended. With planning and creativity, this need not be expensive.

••• Jim Daly is president of Focus on the Family, host of the Focus on the Family radio program, and a husband and father of two. Dr. Juli Slattery is a licensed psychologist, cohost of Focus on the Family, author of several books, and a wife and mother of three. Submit your questions to: FocusOnTheFamily.com.

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SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST - FREDERIC

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113 W. Main St.. W., Phone 715-825-2453 Pastor Nanette Hagen-Hinck Children’s Sunday Schl. 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays; 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship

NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Pastor Emory Johnson, 715-463-5700 www.newhopelutheranchurch.org 685 W. State Road 70, Grantsburg Sun. Wor. Serv. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

NORTH VALLEY LUTHERAN

Pastor Maggie Isaacson, 715-825-3559 3 mi. W. of Milltown on “G” Sun. Wor. - 9:15 a.m.; Wed. Wor. 6:30 p.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN, (LCMS) WEBSTER

Pastor Gerald Heinecke Church Phone 715-866-7191 Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Wor. - 10:30 a.m.

Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays www.facebook/OurRedeemerWebster

PEACE LUTHERAN - DRESSER (ELCA)

2355 Clark Road, Dresser, WI, 715-755-2515 Web site: plcdresser.org Pastor Wayne Deloach, Intern Melissa Carmack Sun. Wor. 8:30 & 11 a.m., Sun. Schl. 9:35 a.m.

PILGRIM LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (ELCA)

Pastor Jay Ticknor, 715-463-5746 3 miles So. of Grantsburg on Hwy. 87 Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

Interim Pastor Andrew Hinwood 507 Wisconsin Ave. N., 715-327-8012 Sun. Worship - 10:.30 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org

BETHANY LUTHERAN - SIREN

REDEEMER EV. LUTHERAN

BETHANY LUTHERAN - BRANSTAD

Hwy. 35, 1/2 blk. N. Main St. Interim Pastor Andrew Hinwood Pastoral Serv. 715-349-5280 Sun. Worship - 8:30 a.m,; Sun. School 9:45 a.m.

(Wisconsin Synod) Pastor Gene DeVries 200 N. Adams St., St. Croix Falls Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 8:30 a.m.

BETHESDA LUTHERAN - DRESSER (LCMC) www.bethesdalutheran.ws

350 Michigan Ave., Centuria Sun. Worship - 10:45 a.m.; Sun. School - 10 a.m.

Pastor Peter Rimmereid, 715-755-2562 1947 110th Ave., Dresser Sunday Contemporary Service 8:30 a.m.; Education Hour 9:45 a.m. (Starts 9/18/11); Sunday Traditional Service 10:45 a.m.

BONE LAKE LUTHERAN bllc@lakeland.ws

Pastor Mary Ann Bowman, 5 mi. E. of Luck on Hwy. 48, 1/2 mi. S. on I; Office - 715-472-2535 Pastor - 715-472-8153, 8:45 a.m. Prayer; 9 a.m. Sun. Schl. & Adult Bible Study; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

CHRIST LUTHERAN (LCMS)

Pipe Lake CTH G & T, 715-822-3096 Pastor Steve Miller Sun. Serv. 10:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m. during schl. yr.; Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sun. www.christlutheranpipelake.com

CLAM FALLS LUTHERAN (AALC)

Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt - 715-653-2630; 715-327-4461 www.clamfalls-zion-aalcparish.net Worship 10:15 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

Communion 1st Sun.

FAITH LUTHERAN - BALSAM LAKE

faithlutheran@lakeland.ws Pastor Diane Norstad 715-485-3800; CTH I & Mill Street Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:40 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st & last Sundays

FAITH LUTHERAN - GRANTSBURG

Pastor Victor St. George, 715-463-5388 Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School 10:45 a.m.

FIRST EVAN. LUTHERAN

561 Chestnut St., Taylors Falls, MN 651-465-5265 Traditional Worship - 8:30 a.m.; Contemporary Worship - 11 a.m.

FIRST LUTHERAN - CUSHING

Pastor Dorothy Sandahl, 715-648-5323 or 715-648-5324 Sun. Wor. 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.

FRISTAD LUTHERAN - CENTURIA

ELCA - 501 Hwy. 35, 715-646-2357, Mel Rau, Pastor Sun. Wor. & Holy Communion - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:40 a.m.

GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN - ELCA

Rt. 1, Balsam Lake, WI (Fox Creek) Pastor Neal Weltzen; GT Office - 715-857-5580, Parsonage - 715-822-3001, TR Office - 715-822-3001 Wors. Serv. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m.; Holy Communion - 1st Sun. of each month

GRACE LUTHERAN - WEST SWEDEN

Phone 715-327-4340, 715-416-3086, 715-327-8384 Pastor Theresa Riewestahl Worship 9:15 a.m.; Sun. School 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - FREDERIC

(Missouri Synod) Pastor Jody R. Walter - 715-327-8608 Sun. Schl. - 8:45 a.m.; Service - 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st, 3rd & 5th Sun.

LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTH. - ELCA

CTH H, 1/2 mi. N. of CTH A & H on H Church Off. 715-635-7791 Pastor Bill Schroeder Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Sun. Worship 10 a.m.

LAKETOWN LUTHERAN - CUSHING

Pastor Dorothy Sandahl Sun. Wor. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:30 a.m.

LUCK LUTHERAN

Pastor Ralph Thompson - 715-472-8424; 510 Foster Ave. E.; Office 715-472-2605; www.lucklutheran.org Sun. Wor. 8 &10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl 9 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN (Wis. Synod) 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

METHODIST

METHODIST

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST

Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Sunday School - 11 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

DANBURY UNITED METHODIST

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Worship - 9 a.m.; Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.

GRACE UNITED - WEBSTER

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m.

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST Holytrinity@wisconsinumc.org 1606 165th Ave., CTH I, Centuria Pastor Freddie Kirk, 715-485-3363 Pastor Tammy Clausen Sunday Worship - 8:30 a.m.

LAKEVIEW UNITED - HERTEL

Pastor Jack Starr Wor. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - during worship hour

LEWIS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST Tom Cook, Pastor Worship 8:45 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

Hwy. 70 East, 715-689-2271, Pastor: Carl Heidel Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Communion -Every Sunday

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN OSCEOLA

300 Seminole Ave. (CTH M) Mark Kock, Pastor, 715-294-2828 Sun. Wor. 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.; Summer, 9 a.m.

WEST DENMARK LUTHERAN

Pastors Mike & Linda Rozumalski 1 mi. west of Luck on N, 2478 170th St., Luck Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

Fellowship 11 a.m.

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - ELCA

Rev. Rexford D. Brandt 447 180th St., Osceola, 715-294-2936 Sun. Wor. 8 & 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m.

Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month

YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN

1/2 mi. W. of Hwy. 35 on U, 715-866-8281, Pastors Douglas Olson, Roger Kampstra and Myron Carlson Services begin at 9:30 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE (LCMC)

5 miles E. of Frederic on W, 2 miles south on I; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - EAST FARMINGTON (WELS ) Pastor Martin Weigand - 715-294-3489 Sunday Schl. 9 a.m.; Bible Class 9:30 a.m.

Worship Serv. 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st & Last Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - MARKVILLE

Pastor Tim Faust Worship - 11 a.m.; Sunday School - 10 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st & 3rd Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - TRADE LAKE

Pastor Theresa Riewestahl 715-327-8384, 715-416-3086 Fellowship - 10:30 a.m., Sun. Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays

PRESBYTERIAN

PRESBYTERIAN

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

Rev. Bruce Brooks - 715-483-3550 719 Nevada St. , (between Simonson & Tower Roads) , St. Croix Falls Worship - 10 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sun. Schl. - Child.- 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - Adults 8:45 a.m.; Communion 1st Sunday

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 255 E. 10th Ave., Osceola, 715-294-2243 Masses: Sun. 10:30 a.m., Tues. 5 p.m.

Thurs. at 10 a.m. at Osc. Nursing Home ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY

CENTURIA ASSEMBLY OF GOD Pastor Don Wiltshire, 715-640-6400 Centuria - Phone 715-646-2172 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH

Pastor Larry Mederich, 715-294-4332 www.occconnect.org Mtg. @ St. Croix Art Barn; Sun. Serv. - 9 a.m.

Nursery and children church

OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST

SIREN ASSEMBLY OF GOD

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 Pastor Tammy Clausen Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

TAYLORS FALLS UNITED METHODIST

TRINITY LUTHERAN - FALUN

1050 North Keller Ave., Amery, 715-268-7717 Father John Drummy, Pastor Sat. Mass 4 p.m., Sun. Mass 10:30 a.m.

Mass Wed. & Thurs. 9 a.m.

Pastor Annie Tricker Sun. Worship 11 a.m.; Sun. School 11 a.m.

Potluck dinner 1st Sunday

McKINLEY UNITED METHODIST

TRINITY LUTHERAN - ELCA

Pastor Gerald Heinecke Home 715-327-8608; Church 715-866-7191 Sunday Worship Service - 8 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

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)

SIREN UNITED METHODIST

TRINITY LUTHERAN LCMS, DANBURY

Pastor Father Frank Wampach, 651-465-7345 25293 Redwing Ave., Shafer, MN Sunday 9 a.m.

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST GRANTSBURG

(Missouri Synod) 140 Madison St. South, St. Croix Falls Pastor Mark K. Schoen Sun. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun.School - 10:30 a.m.

10 mi. W. of Cumberland on Hwy. 48 (McKinley) - Pastor Neal Weltzin GT Office 715-857-5580, Parsonage 715-8223001, TR Office - 715-822-3001 Wor. Serv. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:15 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st Sunday

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER

Tom Cook, Pastor Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship - 10:15 a.m. (Nursery available) 290 W. Government Street, 715-294-4436 Reverend Dr. Rolland Robinson Sunday Service - 10 a.m. with nursery Sunday School - Sept. - May at 10 a.m.

WOLF CREEK UNITED METHODIST

Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship - 8:15 a.m.

COVENANT

COVENANT

CALVARY COVENANT - ALPHA

Pastor Scott Sagle, 715-689-2541 Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Worship 10:30 p.m.; Elevator provided, welcome

SIREN COVENANT

Pastor Dave Guertin 7686 Lofty Pines Drive, Siren, 715-349-5601 Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

UNITED COVENANT - CLEAR LAKE

Pastor Dan Pearson Sunday School 8:45 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.

CATHOLIC

CATHOLIC

ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-247-3310 255 St. Hwy. 35, East Farmington Mass Friday 9 a.m.; Sacrament of Penance Sat. 3:30 p.m.

CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH

Pastor - Father Frank Wampach 490 Bench St., Taylors Falls, 651-465-7345 Sat. Vigil 5:30 p.m.; Sun. 7:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Tues. - Thurs. 7:30 a.m.

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP

Danbury - 7586 St. Rd. 77, 715-866-7321 Pastor - Father Michael J. Tupa Mass - Sat. 4 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m. (Sept.-May).

Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appt.

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES

Balsam Lake - Rev. John A. Drummy, Pastor - 405-2253 Mass: Sat. eves. 6 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 a.m.; Tues. 5:30 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m.Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:30 a.m. Sun. or by appt.

SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY

Pastor Andrew Bollant Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Morn. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Supervised Nursery; Wed. Evening - Worship Serv. 6:30 p.m.

EVANGELICAL

EVANGELICAL

APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY (EFCA)

Pastor Bruce Tanner, 942 U.S. Hwy. 8, Amery, 715-268-2176 Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m.

CROSSWALK COMMUNITY CHURCH

Pastor Greg Lund, 715-327-8767 700 Churchwood Lane; 505 Old CTH W, Frederic Sun. Schl. - 9 a.m.; Morn. Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services Sat. Worship - 6 p.m., Luck Senior Center

HOPE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

Pastor Dave Williams 933 248th St., Osceola Morning Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School Sept.-May 8:45 a.m.

Children’s Church & Nursery provided

TRADE RIVER EVAN. FREE

Pastor Dale VanDeusen, 715-488-2296 or 715-488-2653 20296 Hwy. 87, Grantsburg Morning Wor. 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10:45 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services BAPTIST

BAPTIST

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST - BALSAM LK. Pastor Gabe Brennan, 715-857-5411

www.eastbalsam.org Wor. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun. School-10:15 a.m.

EUREKA BAPTIST

2393 210th Ave., St. Croix Falls Pastor Willis Christenson, 715-483-9464 Sun. School - 10 a.m.; Wor. Service - 11 a.m.

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

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.

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST

Pastor Merrill Olson, Interim Pastor 715-327-8402 Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Wor. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.; www.tradelakebaptistchurch.org

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST - WEBSTER

Minister Garret Derouin, 715-866-7157 Musky & Birch St., Avail. in office 9 a.m. - noon, Tues.-Fri.; Sun. Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

WESLEYAN

WESLEYAN

WOODLAND WESLEYAN

Dairyland - Rev. Andrea Wittwer 715-244-3649 Sunday School - 10 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

FULL GOSPEL

FULL GOSPEL

WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

Pastor Dan Slaikeu 4 mi. SE of Grantsburg on Williams Rd. Worship 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

HOPE FELLOWSHIP OF SOMERSET

231 Bluff Drive, 715-247-2435 Services are Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

CHRISTIAN CENTER

CHRISTIAN CENTER

EL SALEM/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER

1751 100th Ave., Dresser Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Evening Services Sun. 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

Call Pastor Darryl Olson at 715-755-3133 for information and directions

ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN

CHRISTIAN ORTHODOX

HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX

523 1st St., Clayton, 715-948-2493 Fr. Christopher Wojcik, Pastor Saturday Vespers - 5 p.m.; Sunday Liturgy - 9:30 a.m.

HOLY CROSS ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church, 28005 Old Towne Rd., Chisago City, MN, www.holyx.net Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

NAZARENE

NAZARENE

CALVARY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

510 S. Vincent, St. Croix Falls Pastor Tom Reaume, 715-483-3696 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:45 a.m. & Wed. 6:30 p.m.

FAITH COMMUNITY

FAITH FELLOWSHIP

7535 Peet St., Danbury, 715-656-4010 Adult Bible Service 9 a.m.; Services: Sun. 10 a.m.; Sunday School during church service.

FIRST BAPTIST - AMERY

NONDENOMINATIONAL

Hwy. 35 and CTH N., Luck Bill McEachern Pastor, 715-485-3973 Sun. Bible study - 9 a.m.; Sun. Wor. - 10 a.m.

131 Broadway St., 715-268-2223; www.fbcamery.org; E-mail: churchoffice@fbcamery.org Reg. office hours: Tues.-Thurs. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Pastor Charlie Butt, Lead Pastor; Nick Buda, Associate Pastor Sun. Serv.: 9 a.m.; All ages Sun. Schl. 10:30 11:30 a.m.; Nursery available

FIRST BAPTIST - FALUN

Pastor Steve Ward Sunday School - (all ages) - 9:30 a.m.

Church Serv. - 10:45 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - MILLTOWN

Pastor Marlon Mielke, 715-825-3186 Sunday Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., 7 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - TAYLORS FALLS, MN

Located across from elemen. school on West St., Pastor, Dr. Kevin Schumann; 651-465-7171 Sun. Morn. - Sun. School for all ages - 9 a.m.

Morn. Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.

NONDENOMINATIONAL

CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN CHURCH

2390 CTH A, 1/8 mi. east of A&H intersection Pastor Tryg Wistad, 715-635-9222 crossroadschurch@gmail.com Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

NEW LIFE COMMUNITY - AMERY

Interim Pastor Craig Jorgenson Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Children’s Church: K to 6th Grade

NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY

Meets at Dresser Elem. School, Dresser Pastor Tony Minell, 715-417-1982 Sunday Wor. 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 9:45 a.m.

NEW WINE CHURCH - CENTURIA 309 5th Street, , 715-338-2751 Pastor Scott Petznick Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

NORTHERN PINES FRIENDS WOR. GROUP

715-733-0481 or 715-733-0480 for time of meeting.

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.

FIRST BAPTIST - WEBSTER

ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP

ST. DOMINIC - FREDERIC & IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - GRANTSBURG CATHOLIC MASS SCHEDULE

Church Phone 715-866-4111 Pastor Tim Quinn Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 10:45 a.m (Nursery Provided)

GRACE CHURCH OF OSCEOLA “The Cure for the Common Church”

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

1st, 2nd & 3rd Sunday, 10 a.m. in the St. Croix Falls Library community room.

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

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

722 Seminole Ave., Osceola Pastor Dr. Kent Haralson; 715-294-4222 or 715-755-3454; info@gracechurchosceola.com Sun.: Praise & Worship Serv. 9 am., Adult Bible Study 10:45 a.m., Children’s Sun. School 10:45 a.m.

RIVER VALLEY CHRISTIAN

ST. ANNE PARISH

GRACE BAPTIST - GRANTSBURG

“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.

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.

716 S. Robert St., Grantsburg, 715-463-5699 Sr. Pastor Brad Moore David Ahlquist, Assoc. Pastor Sun. Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School 11 a.m.

1289 160th St. (Hwy. 65), St. Croix Falls, 715-483-5378 Senior Pastors Paul and Sonja Hanson Sunday Adult Bible Class 9 a.m.

Worship and Children’s Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

ST. PETER’S COMMUNITY CHURCH

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Siren honor roll A honor roll

Juniors

Seventh grade

Raven Emery, Mackenzie Erickson, Matthew Larson and Joshua Lemieux.

Eighth grade

Andrew Brown, Rachel Gloodt, Jessica Lysdahl, Evan Oachs, Felicia Paulzine and Isaac Wegner.

Riley Anderson, Patricia Close, Kayla Eideh, Brady Mangen, Haley Peterson, Makayla Staples and Autumn Tinman.

Caitlynn Daniels, Aubriannah Larson, Aaron Ruud, Hannah Skold, Elizabeth Stanford, Emily Stiemann, Alexandra Webster and Amber Zak.

Freshmen

Emily Howe, Harriet Koball, Tyler Molamphy and Hope Peterson.

Sophomores

Mackenzie Brown, John D’Jock, Whitney Krogstad-Yambrick, Deven Pavlicek and Lucas Stiemann.

Seniors

B honor roll

Freshmen

Casey-Jean Brown, Haylee Doriott, Reid Halverson, Bryce Highstrom, Nathan Martin, Mercedes Moody and Kristy Nyman.

Sophomores

Corey Bauer, Austin Bruss, Courtney Fischer, Carly Good, Amber Moore, Jessica Strabel and Jade Taylor.

Juniors

Seventh grade

Alejandra Botta, Elizabeth Brown, Brittany Coulter, Kyaisha Kettula, Dennis Livingston, Jacob Swenson, Samuel Vasatka, Mathew Wampfler, Hunter Wikstrom and Tamera Williams.

Eighth grade

John Aguilera, Luke Bollant, Jesus Garcia, Taylor Hagen, Amber Hall, Stephanie Keith, Paige Kelley, Tricia Kopecky, Zachary Powers and Alan Strabel.

Seth Guertin, Samantha Kosloski, Sydney Lamson, Tanner Lee, Grant Lewin, Max Lindquist, Bailey Mangen, Sampson Richter, Kaylin Ritchey, Jeramiah Sanford, Heather Struck and Bayzhia Taylor.

Keenan Cook, Michelle Dalsveen, Madeline Doty, Alexi Gloodt, Wyatt Honeysett, Laurel Kannenberg, Toni Peterson, Brittany-Ann Sanford, Michael Staples and Josiah Wegner.

Seniors

Siren Elementary School perfect attendance Early childhood

First grade

Joseph D’Jock and Llam O’Gara

Christian Brown, Wyatt D’Jock, Sundance Johnson, Lilly Johnson, Lindsey Liljenberg, Derek Thiex and Nicholas Webster.

Prekindergarten

AnnaDora Dorn, Kelsey Douglas, Hannah Hillman, Sarah Imhoff, Hudsyn McKnight, Emma Peterson, Alexander Plaster and Michael Williamson.

Kindergarten

Lucas D’Jock, Jordyn Hagert, Derrick Helene, Faith Munson, Mason Nusberger, Jaclyn Stuart and Ashley Wolf.

Second grade

Daniel Dugger, Josie Hagert, Navalya Hammond, Beyonca Horwath, Rylee Nelson and Macy Tollander.

Third grade

Casey Goranson, Ruben Juarez, James Krenzke, Hannah Lemieux, McCoy Maslow and Jalynn Nelson.

SIREN CLINIC

A Branch Of The Shell Lake Clinic, Ltd.

FAMILY PRACTICE

Allan J. Haesemeyer, M.D. Jeffery L. Dunham, M.D. Sumit Sinha, M.D. Eydie A. Farrow, APNP Jamie Lea T. Bell, PA-C 557621 34L

SURGERY Kenneth J. Garrison, M.D.

557623 34-37L

Shell Lake Clinic

M-F 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

715-468-2711

Siren Branch

M-F 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

715-349-2910

After Hours Emergency 715-468-7833

Fourth grade

Mitchell Daniels, North Hinze, Terrell Johnson, Jalen Lamson, Koner Lamson, Rylee Nelson, Anna Peach, Justin Phernetton, Destini Swanson, Kathryn Taylor, Prez Wade and Jordan Webster.

Fifth grade

Alexa Buskirk, Chase Holm, Cassandra Maslow, Austyn Morse, Triston Ortez and Silas Vasatka.

Sixth grade

Chelsea Brown, Eric Bruss, Amanda Close, Nicole Dalsveen, Ben Kopecky and Benjamin Lemieux.

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WHAT’S FOR LUNCH???

Menu LOCATION

APRIL 16 - APRIL 20 THURSDAY

FRIDAY

BREAKFAST Hot Pocket, sausage and egg.

LUNCH Hot dog, potato salad, baked beans OR Oriental salad.

BREAKFAST Combo bar, banana.

LUNCH Asian grill bites, fried rice, egg roll, peas OR turkey salad.

BREAKFAST Whole-grain uncrustable, blueberries.

LUNCH Tacos, assorted toppings, cooked carrots OR ham salad.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, gravy, dinner roll, peas, pudding, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Pancakes, sausage links, scrambled eggs, banana, orange juice, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Tater tot hotdish, dinner roll, lettuce salad, mixed vegetables, juice bar, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Taco salad w/fixings, rice, refried beans, sliced peaches, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUCK

BREAKFAST Cereal/waffle.

LUNCH Meatballs and gravy, mashed potatoes, peas, fruit sauce. Alt.: Chicken patty, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/donut holes.

LUNCH Chicken or cheese quesadillas, rice, green beans, fruit sauce. Alt.: Hot dog, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/egg muffin.

LUNCH Breakfast For Lunch: Pancakes/ omelet/ham, strawberries.

Alt.: Chicken nuggets, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Barbecues, potato smiles, mixed vegetables, fruit sauce. Alt.: Pizza, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/cinnamon roll.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, macaroni and cheese, winter mix, fresh fruit. Alt.: Corn dog, 7-12.

SIREN

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast served with peanut butter, juice and milk.

LUNCH Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes & gravy, rolls, lettuce salad, corn, applesauce. Alt.: Chicken bowl.

BREAKFAST Biscuit, served with peanut butter & jelly, juice and milk.

LUNCH Chicken patty, noodles, coleslaw, peas, warm cinnamon apple slices.

Alt.: Meatball sub.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast served with peanut butter, juice and milk.

LUNCH Fish sticks, Tostitos, shredded lettuce, beans, pears. Alt.: Stromboli.

BREAKFAST Cheese omelet and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Turkey and gravy over potatoes, dinner roll, lettuce salad, peas, diced peaches, apple crisp. Alt.: Taco w/ corn bread.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal cerealand andtoast, toastjuice served and with milk. peanut butter, juice and milk.

LUNCH dippers, rice, rice, veggies, corn, carrots, Pizza dippers, corn, celery, tidbits, kiwi and pineapple oranges. Alt.: Cook’sbanana. choice.

Alt.: Cook’s choice.

BREAKFAST Pancakes and sausage.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, macaroni and cheese, peas, cinnamon apples. Alt.: Hamburgers.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Pepperoni pizza, lettuce salad, corn, fresh fruit mix. Alt.: Spicy chicken patty.

BREAKFAST Scrambled eggs, breakfast potato and toast.

LUNCH Baked potato bar, ham, turkey, cheese, broccoli, peaches. Alt.: Tuna sandwich.

BREAKFAST French toast sticks.

LUNCH Hot ham and cheese, potato wedge, green beans, pears. Alt.: Egg salad, chicken noodle soup.

BREAKFAST Cheese omelet, breakfast potato and 1 slice of toast.

LUNCH Hot dog, baked chips, baked beans, mixed fruit. Alt.: Sante Fe wrap.

BREAKFAST

BREAKFAST Eggs and sausage.

LUNCH Mini corn dogs, mixed vegetables, juice bar and fruit.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pocket.

LUNCH Tacos or chicken fajitas, chips or soft shell and fruit.

BREAKFAST Lumberjacks.

LUNCH Ham and potatoes au gratin, squash and fruit.

BREAKFAST Cook’s choice.

LUNCH Chicken patty, broccoli/cauliflower/ cheese and fruit.

LUNCH Chimichanga, Saffron rice, salsa, sour cream, corn, Churro OR meat loaf, mashed potatoes, corn, pears.

LUNCH Pork fried rice, veggies, egg roll OR Swedish meatballs, noodles, Monaco-blend veggies, peaches.

LUNCH Pastitsio Greek salad, Baklava OR chicken nuggets, au gratin potatoes, green beans, applesauce.

LUNCH California cheeseburger, bun, fresh veggies, fresh fruit.

FREDERIC GRANTSBURG Each building will have their own breakfast menu.

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MONDAY

TUESDAY

BREAKFAST Yogurt, granola, strawberries.

LUNCH Mr. Rib sandwich, waffle fries OR buffalo chicken salad.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza, pears.

LUNCH Chicken a la king, rice or biscuit, green beans OR chicken-taco salad.

LUNCH Sub sandwich, chicken noodle soup, crackers, fresh veggies, dip, fresh pear, apples, oranges, bread basket.

Waffles.

LUNCH Barbecues, hash browns and fruit.

LUNCH Chorizo Italiano rigatoni, garlic bread stick, salad, pineapple.

WEDNESDAY

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Northern Lights home-schoolers hold science fair FREDERIC — Nineteen students took part in the Northern Lights home-school group science fair Saturday, March 31, at Crosswalk Community Church in Frederic. Ages of the students ranged from five to 15, with projects as varied as barometric pressure, suspension bridges, robots, rocks, geckos, taste and hearing.

Frederic

Other topics included sharks, magnets, solar ovens, horses, heat, dolphins and mammals, and one student even explored examples from Star Wars that conflict with facts about space. Each student gave a five-minute presentation on their science project. - submitted

Five-year-old Alana Volgren demonstrates her project on sound.

The Rev. Mark Schoen of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in St. Croix Falls presented a program on creation, dinosaurs and the flood as part of the Northern Lights science fair Saturday, March 31.

Anna Potvin, 13, built a pulley system and demonstrated the effectiveness of different types of pulleys. – Photos submitted

Nineteen students from the Northern Lights home-school group were awarded certificates of participation for their displays and presentations at the March 31 science fair. Shown (not in order) are Stephen Rice, Alana Volgren, Sophia Smith, Catelyn Rice, Anna McKinley, Sarah Smith, Timmy Smith, Josh Stirrat, Hope McKinley, Nate McKinley, James Rice, Elijah Volgren, Amaya Volgren, Eli Marek, Abby Marek, Julia Nargis, Anna Potvin, Joey Nargis and Nels Potvin.

Easter egg hunt at the Moose Lodge

Shown is 7-year-old Jacob Olson of Frederic and the Easter Bunny.

Jacob brought home the boys bike at the kids Easter egg hunt held at the Moose Lodge in Siren.

One, two, three, four; four eggs in Tattianna’s basket at the Easter egg hunt in Siren Saturday, April 7.

Photos by Sherill Summer

Siren

Jasslynn-Ashleigh Iverson, 4, of Siren, won one of two bikes at the kids Easter egg hunt at the Moose Lodge in Siren. She is shown with Carol, the Easter Bunny Saturday, April 7.

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Luck dentist provides care in Haiti

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer LUCK — Dr. Dann Rowe has been a dentist at Luck Dental Clinic since 1974, and in February he took his 28 years of experience to Haiti, where even the most basic dental care is sporadic.

Working in makeshift clinics where clean dental tools are piled together in plastic boxes or on trays, and used ones are tossed into a bucket, Rowe spent 10 days treating infections, doing extractions and cleaning teeth.

He boarded a plane Feb. 4, but his actual journey began in 2009, when he attended a dental convention in Minnesota.

While perusing displays of equipment and supplies, he saw a notice about four dentists who had been to other parts of the world to provide dental care. He attended the sessions where these four dentists spoke about their experiences, and later mulled over the possibilities.

As if to reinforce the idea, in August of that year Rowe saw an advertisement in a dental magazine that called for volunteer dentists to travel to Haiti. He held onto the advertisement, and late last year contacted the sponsoring organization, which was the Rotary Club of Hartland-Lake Country in southeastern Wisconsin.

He was told that the trip advertised for in 2009 never took place because of the earthquake that occurred in January 2010, but he made a commitment to go with a group that would visit Haiti this past February.

“The kids are all out of college so it was financially possible,” he said. “You can always contribute cash, but my training is hands-on, so that was appealing.

“I knew that if I didn’t do it, I’d eventually look back and regret the lost opportunity.”

••• The Rotary Club of Hartland-Lake Country works with Partners in Health, a Boston-based organization founded 25 years ago to address health issues in Haiti and other countries.

Rowe found he would be traveling with three other dentists, working with native dentists once they reached Haiti. The other three American dentists were from southern Wisconsin, and traveling with them was a friend who wanted to help in any way that he could.

Before leaving, Rowe needed to have shots for typhoid, hepatitis and malaria.

He was given medicine to take along in case he contracted cholera.

Most Haitian dentists are governmentsponsored, said Rowe, so they are not paid very well. In addition, supplies are very limited and are provided mainly by donations through organizations like PIH. So, before heading south, each of the dentists talked with dental suppliers to get

Uniformed Haitian schoolchildren gather around Dr. Dann Rowe. – Photos submitted

Dr. Dann Rowe of Luck, in back, with the dentists he volunteered with in Haiti. From left are Dr. Bob Kustra from Oconomowoc, retired orthodontist Dr. Tom Gengler from Oconomowoc, interpreter Luke, Dr. Nicole Elcano from Racine, and Joe Kalista, a volunteer from southern Wisconsin. donations of disposable dental supplies.

Each filled a 50-pound suitcase with anesthetic, needles and other instruments, and took it along.

The group of five met in Miami and traveled together to Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti. The city still shows heavy damage from the 2010 earthquake, said Rowe, but conditions are much improved even just an hour out of the city.

An interpreter from PIH accompanied the group, helping to communicate between the Creole-speaking Haitians and the English-speaking dentists. The interpreter, said Rowe, provided him with a “cheat sheet” to help with the common terms he would be using. The list included things like, “Which tooth hurts?”

It was not uncommon to see a variety of modes of transportation, whether in villages, cities or the countryside. Out this car window you can see pedestrians, a motorbike and horses.

The dental offices Rowe visited in Haiti’s rural areas were very different from what American patients expect. Patients would often line up the night before when they knew the clinic would be open in the morning.

“Open” and “Close.”

The group’s first stop was at a place named Cange, where PIH opened its first clinic 25 years ago. Rowe and the rest of the team stayed in a dormitory at Cange, and spent the next days treating children as well as adults.

The children’s teeth, Rowe said, were in fairly good shape. They came in for exams, fluoride and cleaning. Adults, he said, were more often there for extractions or to be treated for infections.

“They were really patient, good people,” Rowe said. “They sat outside the clinic for a half day or a full day, just patient.” Most were very trusting, not apprehensive, and would spend the wait playing games or talking.

Rowe and the other American dentists worked with Dr. Dina, a female Haitian dentist who is the coordinator of dental care in an area that encompasses six towns. Dina explained to Rowe that there is only one dental school in Haiti, at Portau-Prince. Dental students spend five years in school, then intern in the rural areas for another year.

Two dental students worked side by side with Rowe, tapping into his experience and knowledge. They are very hardworking and competent, according to Rowe, but very limited in equipment.

This means, he added, that they are limited in experience as well.

For example, he said, dentists in Haiti cannot do X-rays, crowns, root canals or

With supplies on one chair and another for himself, Rowe’s temporary office in Haiti is much different than his office in Luck.

Portable patient chairs are brought into each clinic, and headlamps are used rather than overhead lights. dentures because they don’t have the needed equipment. If they had the equipment, he added, there is no one there able to maintain and repair it.

The work they were able to do at any of the locations they visited, said Rowe, was dependent on the supplies that were available. At one clinic, he said, they could only treat infections because there were not even the tools to do extractions.

Staying in the dormitory at Cange with Rowe and the other dentists were also a trauma surgeon from Iowa, a surgeon from Rhode Island who works with the World Health Organization, and medical students from Venezuela and the Netherlands.

During the first 24 to 48 hours of his stay in Haiti, said Rowe, he treated a man with a life-threatening infection. This situation is not uncommon, Rowe found, and he was glad to be able to refer the man to a medical doctor for treatment.

••• There were many unfamiliar things, and many things done in unfamiliar ways, Rowe said. Rather than having sterile tools neatly packaged for individual patients, the items were piled together ac-

See Haiti, page 17

A Haitian man pumps fuel into the vehicle Rowe and other volunteers use to travel to rural dental clinics in Haiti.

Dental tools and supplies ready are for use in a Haitian dental clinic. Nothing is pre-packaged for individual patients, Rowe noted. Used tools are tossed into a bucket next to the patient.

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Haiti/from page 16 cording to kind. Used tools were tossed into a bucket. Often Rowe sat in a regular kitchen chair to treat his patients.

Although the normal schedule in Haiti is to go to bed when it gets dark outside, people would begin to line up outside the clinic at 9 p.m., waiting for it to open the next morning. People travel by bikes, motorbikes and even animals. It’s not unusual to see people walking, riding or following a yoke of oxen, all on the same road at the same time.

Haitians typically eat two meals a day, said Rowe. Breakfast was at about 8 a.m., with lunch at 2 p.m. To accommodate the visiting doctors and dentists, he said, sandwiches were put out in the evening.

“I probably ate some stuff that I’ll never know what it was,” he said, adding that there was a lot of rice, beans, chicken, beef, plantain and pasta served. One day he even had spaghetti for breakfast.

The dorm was comfortable, he said, but there were 12 people to one bathroom.

This is some of the countryside that Dr. Dann Rowe and his fellow volunteers traveled through as they provided dental care in rural areas of Haiti. – Photos submitted There was only cold water for showers.

The group spent several days in areas outside of Cange, traveling along dirt roads and trails once the pavement ended, in order to reach rural clinics. In order to have clean drinking water each day, it was important to remember to fill a water bottle from the sterile water fountain at the dorm.

Money is so hard to come by, Rowe said, you do not see any smoking or drinking, especially in rural areas.

Voodoo is still considered a “traditional medicine,” and 50 percent of the population refuses to move away from that. One out of nine pregnant women die in child-

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Rowe was able to tour two construction sites that indicate, however, that things are changing. One is a hospital that PIH has been helping to build ever since the earthquake struck, with the understanding that it will eventually be staffed and operated by native Haitians for the Haitian people.

The second site is a technical school that is under construction and will have a focus on agriculture, carpentry and small business. Annual tuition will be $2,500, with the hope that it will help break the cycle of children dropping out of school at age 14 to work with their fathers.

One goal of the agricultural aspect of the school will be to eradicate weeds that diminish peanut production. Peanuts are an important crop in Haiti, used within the country to help fight hunger in a product used to feed the malnourished.

••• Rowe said he is very impressed with the work PIH is carrying out in Haiti, with a focus on the future through training Haitian doctors and dentists. To contribute to PIH’s efforts, you can visit their Web site at www.pih.org. All donations go directly to whichever cause you select, whether it’s for the new technical school, medical purposes, veterinary services, dental or eye care.

The cost of actually going to Haiti through PIH, he said, is quite low. Volunteers pay their own airfare and for the needed shots beforehand, with a little money needed for food and extras.

“I’d like to do it again,” Rowe said. “It was quite an experience, and I learned a lot.”

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The group of international volunteers Rowe worked with shared meals in this dining hall at the dormitory. From front left are Partners in Health coordinator Frankie, Racine dentist Nichole Elcano, Rhode Island surgeon Mira, Oconomowoc dentist Bob Kustra, Iowa trauma surgeon Dr. Pat, retired Oconomowoc dentist Tom Gengler and Dutch medical student Florence.

People wait in line for the dental clinic in Cange, Haiti, to open. Some people would come to the clinic the evening before and wait all night to make sure they were treated.

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State music festival qualifi fie ers Frederic High School’s freshmansophomore bell choir and the junior-senior bell choir, along with Emily Byerly with a vocal solo, and Ian Lexen doing musical theatre, have qualified to advance to the state music festival, to be held May 5 in Eau Claire. State music qualifiers are (not shown in order and not all present for photo): Chris Hopp, Emily Wells, McKenna Cook, Cori Schmidt, Lauren Domagala, Michael Tesch, Kendra Mossey, Bradley Knauber, Erik Stoner, McKenna Rognrud, Natalie Phernetton, April Halverson, Ben Kurkowski, Tylyn O’Brien, Rachael Poirier, Abby Brightbill, Zane Matz, Mark Olson, Zach Schmidt, Zach Williamson, Mya Rivera, Liv Schauls, Lara Harlander and Abby Pickard. - Photo submitted

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PLEASE NOTE...IMPORTANT NOTICE YOU WILL LOSE TITLE TO YOUR PROPERTY IF THESE TAXES ARE NOT PAID ON OR BEFORE JUNE 11, 2012

TAKE NOTICE that all persons having, or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon the real property described in the list of tax liens 2012-1 on file in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court of Polk County, dated March 23, 2012, attached hereto, are hereby notified that the filing of such list of tax liens in the Clerk of Circuit Court of Polk County constitutes the commencement by said Polk County of a special proceeding in the Circuit Court for Polk County to foreclose the tax liens therein described by foreclosure proceedings In Rem and that a notice of the pendency of such proceeding against each piece or parcel of land therein described was filed in the office of the Clerk of Circuit court on March 23, 2012. Such proceeding is brought against the real property herein described only and is to foreclose the tax liens described in such list. No personal judgment will be entered herein for such taxes, assessments or other legal charges or any part thereof.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon the real property described in said list of tax liens are hereby notified that a certified copy of such list of tax

liens has been posted in the office of the County Treasurer of Polk County and will remain posted for public inspection up to and including June 11, 2012, which date is hereby fixed as the last day of redemption.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon such parcel may, on or before June 11, 2012, redeem such delinquent tax liens by paying to the County Treasurer of Polk County the amount of all such unpaid tax liens and in addition thereto, all interest and penalties which have accrued on said unpaid tax liens computed to and including the day of redemption, plus the reasonable costs that the County incurred to initiate the proceedings plus the person’s share of the reasonable costs of publication under sub. (6).

POLK COUNTY

By Amanda Nissen Polk County Treasurer

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens under Section 75.521 Wis. Statutes by Polk County: 2012-1 PETITION FOR JUDGMENT VESTING TITLE TO POLK COUNTY Now comes the County of Polk, by Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk, in her official capacity and by and through the undersigned attorney, petitions the Court pursuant to Section 75.521 for judgment vesting title in Polk County and as and for said petition alleges and states as follows: 1. The Polk County Treasurer, Amanda Nissen, has prepared a List of Tax Liens of Polk County being Foreclosed by Proceeding In Rem, a verified copy of which is attached and incorporated herein by reference.

2. The foreclosure of the tax liens through In Rem proceedings is governed by Section 75.521 Wisconsin Statutes and the requirements therein have been fulfilled.

3. The time periods after the date of the tax certificates, as stated, is set forth in Section 75.521 (3), have lapsed for the properties included and described in said List of Tax Liens.

4. Notice of this proceeding shall be given to all parties specified in Section 75.521 (3) c Stat. by the County Treasurer sending a copy of this petition and a copy of said List of Tax Liens of Polk County by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.

WHEREFORE, the Petitioner requests that the court grant judgment in favor of Polk County vesting title to the parcels of land described in the attached “List of Tax Liens” in Polk County, thereby, barring any and all claims whatsoever of the former owners or any persons claiming through and under the former owners since the date of filing the list of tax liens in the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court.

Dated this19th day of March, 2012.

Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk Jeffrey B. Fuge, ID# 1024292 Polk County Government Center Corporation Counsel, Attorney for Polk County 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 110 1005 West Main St., Ste. 100, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 PH: 715-485-9210

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens under Section 75.521 Wis. Statutes by Polk County; List of Tax Liens for 2012-1 AFFIDAVIT I, Amanda Nissen, being first duly sworn under oath, depose and state as follows: 1. I am the Treasurer for the County of Polk.

2. I prepared the attached List of Tax Liens of Polk County which are being foreclosed by proceeding In Rem 2012-1 in the Circuit Court of Polk County.

3. I verify that the information contained in the listed tax liens is true and correct and that said information is based upon the files and records contained in the Polk County Treasurer’s Office.

Amanda Nissen Polk County Treasurer 715-485-9255 Subscribed and sworn to before me this19th day of March, 2012.

Carole T. Wondra, Notary Public, Polk County, Wis. Per Wisconsin State Statute, all possible child support liens are listed. Because of the limitations of information in the Treasurer’s Office, they are based solely on name matches. While we are required to list them based on name matches, we understand that they may not be against the person indicated. This practice is consistent with other property tax foreclosure listings by County Treasurer’s Offices across the State of Wisconsin.

LIST OF TAX LIENS OF POLK COUNTY BEING FORECLOSED BY PROCEEDING IN REM 2012-1 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS UNDER SECTION 75.521 WISCONSIN STATUTES BY POLK COUNTY, LIST OF TAX LIENS FOR YEARS INDICATED. NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

001 Town of Alden 002-00324-0000 Sec 12 T32 R17 Lot 2 CSM 1069 V5 PG59

Owners: James P. & Faye Haugerud 2008 Mortgage Holder: MERS as SC 2008 nominee for Michigan Fidelity Acceptance Corp., dba Franklin Mortgage Funding

3.44 165.00

21

12% Annually

002 Town of Alden 002-00474-0000 Sec 18 T32 R17 Lot 1 CSM 220 V1 PG223

Owner: Steven J. Oswald Liens/Judgments: David A. Swenson United Products Corporation Capital One FSB Reynolds Building Products

2008 SC 2008

12.60 165.00

30

12% Annually

003 Town of Alden 002-00738-0380 Sec 29 T32 R17 Lot 8 CSM 4243 V19 PG24

Owner: Ronnie M. Lee

2007 SC 2007

337.20 165.00

57

12% Annually

004 Town of Alden 002-00899-0000 Sec 35 T32 R17 Pt NE SW

Owner: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company

2008 SC 2008

1.72 165.00

70

12% Annually

005 Town of Alden 002-01603-0000 Sec 25 T32 R18 Lot 1 CSM 880 V4 PG126

Owner: Susan E. Heineman

2008 SC 2008

888.59 165.00

102

12% Annually

006 Town of Alden 002-01731-0000 Sec 27 T32 R18 Pt SW SW

Owner: Mitchell R. Erickson Mortgage Holder: Rural American Bank Liens/Judgments: Chrysler Financial Dept. of Revenue

2008 SC 2008

753.88 165.00

106

007 Town of Apple River 004-00056-0000 Sec 2 T34 R16 Pt SW SW

Owners: James M. Duncan Jr. & Lori A. Mortgage Holder: S & C Bank (now RCU)

2008 SC 2008

483.23 165.00

150

008 Town of Apple River 004-00057-0000 Sec 2 T34 R16 Pt SW SW

Owners: James M. Duncan Jr. & Lori A. Mortgage Holder: S & C Bank (now RCU)

2008 SC 2008

1,726.69 165.00

009 Town of Apple River 004-00347-0000 Sec 11 T34 R16 Lot 4 CSM 480 V2 PG209

Owner: Richard H. Aeziman Mortgage Holder: Wells Fargo Financial WI Inc.

2008 SC 2008

1,794.33 165.00

YEAR TAX

NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

010 Town of Apple River 004-00675-0000 Sec 25 T34 R16 Pt NW NW

Owner: Schanon Mortgage Inc. Liens/Judgments: Citifinancial Inc. Citifinancial Mortgage Co.

2008 SC 2008

3.94 165.00

201

12% Annually

011 Town of Apple River 004-00675-2000 Sec 25 T34 R16 Lot 2 CSM 5364 V24 PG49

Owner: Schanon Mortgage Inc. Liens/Judgments: Citifinancial Inc. Citifinancial Mortgage Co.

2008 SC 2008

3,311.61 165.00

202

12% Annually

012 Town of Apple River 004-00678-0000 Sec 25 T34 R16 Pt NE SW

Owner: Rene Benitez Liens/Judgments: Midland Funding LLC Nu Island Partners LLC Capital One Bank (USA) Discover Bank Dept. of Revenue

2008 SC 2008

1.97 165.00

203

12% Annually

013 Town of Apple River 004-00687-0000 Sec 25 T34 R16 Pt NW SE

Owner: Rene Benitez Liens/Judgments: Midland Funding LLC Nu Island Partners LLC Capital One Bank (USA) Discover Bank Dept. of Revenue

2008 SC 2008

3.94 165.00

205

12% Annually

014 Town of Apple River 004-00694-0001 Sec 25 T34 R16 Pt SE SE

Owner: Schanon Mortgage Inc. Liens/Judgments: Citifinancial Inc. Citifinancial Mortgage Co.

2008 SC 2008

145.90 165.00

209

12% Annually

015 Town of Apple River Owner: Erenia C. Benitez 004-00694-0100 Mortgage Holder: Earl Goodwin Sec 25 T34 R16 Lot 1 CSM 2106 V10 PG29

2008 SC 2008

1,582.00 165.00

210

12% Annually

12% Annually

016 Town of Apple River 004-00699-0000 Sec 25 T34 R16 Pt SE SE

Owner: Schanon Mortgage Inc. Lien/Judgment Holders: Citifinancial Inc. Citifinancial Mortgage Co.

2008 SC 2008

1,576.10 165.00

212

12% Annually

151

12% Annually

Owner: Erenia C Benitez Mortgage Holder: Schanon Mortgage Inc.

2008 SC 2008

431.41 165.00

213

12% Annually

169

12% Annually

017 Town of Apple River 004-00719-0100 Sec 26 T34 R16 Lot 1 CSM 4559 V20 PG111 018 Town of Apple River 004-00793-1500 Sec 29 T34 R16 Lot 15 CSM 3764 V17 PG27

Owner: Schanon Mortgage Inc. Lien/Judgment Holders: Citifinancial Inc. Citifinancial Mortgage Co.

2008 SC 2008

736.76 165.00

216

12% Annually

AMT. TAX CERT.#

INT. RATE

12% Annually

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AMT. TAX CERT.#

INT. RATE

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LIST OF TAX LIENS OF POLK COUNTY BEING FORECLOSED BY PROCEEDING IN REM 2012-1 (cont’d.)

NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT.#

INT. RATE

019 Town of Apple River 004-00797-1000 Sec 29 T34 R16 Lot 10 CSM 3765 V17 PG28

Owner: Schanon Mortgage Inc. Lien/Judgment Holders: Citifinancial Inc. Citifinancial Mortgage Co.

2008 SC 2008

736.76 165.00

218

12% Annually

020 Town of Apple River 004-00797-1100 Sec 29 T34 R16 Lot 11 CSM 3765 V17 PG28

Owner: Schanon Mortgage Inc. Liens/Judgment Holders: Citifinancial Inc. Citifinancial Mortgage Co.

2008 SC 2008

736.76 165.00

219

12% Annually

021 Town of Apple River 004-00797-2200 Sec 29 T34 R16 Lot 22 CSM 3767 V17 PG30

Owner: Schanon Mortgage Inc. Liens/Judgment Holders: Citifinancial Inc. Citifinancial Mortgage Co.

2008 SC 2008

589.01 165.00

220

12% Annually

022 Town of Apple River 004-00797-3400 Sec 29 T34 R16 Lot 34 CSM 3115 V14 PG137

Owner: Schanon Mortgage Inc. Liens/Judgment Holders: Citifinancial Inc. Citifinancial Mortgage Co.

2008 SC 2008

393.99 165.00

221

12% Annually

023 Town of Apple River 004-00797-3500 Sec 29 T34 R16 Lot 35 CSM 3115 V14 PG137

Owner: Schanon Mortgage Inc. Liens/Judgment Holders: Citifinancial Inc. Citifinancial Mortgage Co.

2008 SC 2008

393.99 165.00

222

12% Annually

024 Town of Apple River 004-00798-0000 Sec 29 T34 R16 Pt SE NE

Owner: Schanon Mortgage Inc. Liens/Judgment Holders: Citifinancial Inc. Citifinancial Mortgage Co.

2008 SC 2008

315.20 165.00

223

12% Annually

025 Town of Apple River 004-00798-0500 Sec 29 T34 R16 Lot 5 CSM 3117

Owner: Schanon Mortgage Inc. Lien/Judgment Holders: Citifinancial Inc. Citifinancial Mortgage Co.

2008 SC 2008

736.76 165.00

216

12% Annually

026 Town of Apple River 004-00798-0600 Sec 29 T34 R16 Lot 6 CSM 3117 V14 PG139

Owner: Schanon Mortgage Inc. Lien/Judgment Holders: Citifinancial Inc. Citifinancial Mortgage Co.

2008 SC 2008

736.76 165.00

216

12% Annually

027 Town of Apple River 004-00798-0700 Sec 29 T34 R16 Lot 7 CSM 3117 V14 PG139

Owner: Schanon Mortgage Inc. Lien/Judgment Holders: Citifinancial Inc. Citifinancial Mortgage Co.

2008 SC 2008

884.51 165.00

226

12% Annually

028 Town of Apple River 004-00798-0800 Sec 29 T34 R16 Lot 8 CSM 3117 V14 PG139

Owner: Schanon Mortgage Inc. Lien/Judgment Holders: Citifinancial Inc. Citifinancial Mortgage Co.

2008 SC 2008

884.51 165.00

227

12% Annually

029 Town of Apple River 004-00804-0000 Sec 29 T34 R16 Gov Lot 3

Owner: Susan J. Peterson 2008 Lien/Judgment Holders: SC 2008 State of WI Dept. of Health Services Hill Top Excavating Cottonwood Financial Wisconsin

583.23 165.00

030 Town of Apple River 004-00808-0000 Sec 29 T34 R16 Pt SE SW

Owner: Susan J. Peterson 2008 Lien/Judgment Holders: SC 2008 State of WI Dept. of Health Services Hill Top Excavating Cottonwood Financial Wisconsin

340.80 165.00

031 Town of Apple River 004-00810-0100 Sec 29 T34 R16 Lot 1 CSM 3116 V14 PG138

Owner: Schanon Mortgage Inc. Lien/Judgment Holders: Citifinancial Inc. Citifinancial Mortgage Co.

2008 SC 2008

983.01 165.00

032 Town of Apple River 004-00810-0300 Sec 29 T34 R16 Lot 3 CSM 3116 V14 PG138

Owner: Schanon Mortgage Inc. Lien/Judgment Holders: Citifinancial Inc. Citifinancial Mortgage Co.

2008 SC 2008

736.76 165.00

237

12% Annually

033 Town of Apple River 004-00810-2600 Sec 29 T34 R16 Lot 26 CSM 4179 V18 PG209

Owner: Schanon Mortgage Inc. Lien/Judgment Holders: Citifinancial Inc. Citifinancial Mortgage Co.

2008 SC 2008

590.98 165.00

238

12% Annually

034 Town of Apple River 004-01000-0000 Unit 7 East Balsam Resort Condominium

Owner: Mark G. Mann

2008 SC 2008

5,016.19 165.00

258

12% Annually

035 Town of Apple River 004-01061-0000 Lot 24 Cherrywood

Owners: Marguerite Peters, Steve & Lori Vande Wiele

2008 SC 2008

342.48 165.00

262

12% Annually

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230

233

236

NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT.#

INT. RATE

036 Town of Balsam Lake 006-00158-0000 Sec 7 T34 R17 Pt Gov Lot 3

Owner: Lew A. Lunsman Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank Lien/Judgment Holders: WESTconsin Credit Union Citbank (South Dakota) LVNV Funding Midland Funding LLC

2008 SC 2008

264.43 165.00

284

12% Annually

037 Town of Balsam Lake 006-00264-0000 Sec 10 T34 R17 Pt SE SE

Owner: Karen L. Mosay

2008 SC 2008

226.47 165.00

295

12% Annually

038 Town of Balsam Lake 006-00734-0000 Sec 26 T34 R17 Lot 1 CSM 606 V3 PG98

Owner: Randy White Liens/Judgments: Amery Regional Medical Center Joe’s Heating and AC

2008

920.63

337

12% Annually

039 Town of Balsam Lake 006-01078-0000 Sec 35 T34 R17 Pt SW SE

Owner: Steven A. Swager Mortgage Holders: Schanon Mortgage Inc. Lien/Judgment Holders: WESTconsin Credit Union Mark Robert Young

2008 SC 2008

1,289.34 165.00

382

12% Annually

040 Town of Balsam Lake 006-01247-0000 Lot 14 Sunny Vale

Owner: Thomas Barrett

2008 SC 2008

110.06 165.00

391

12% Annually

041 Town of Balsam Lake 006-01376-0000 Lot 8 Spring Park

Owner: Scott L. Minar Mortgage Holder: Eagle Valley Bank NA

2008 SC 2008

2,722.07 165.00

400

12% Annually

042 Town of Garfield 024-00784-0000 Sec 1 T33 R18 Pt NE NW

Owner: Scott L. Minar

2008 SC 2008

1,002.44 165.00

1156

12% Annually

043 Town of Beaver 008-00613-0300 Sec 23 T34 R15 Lot 3 CSM 4123 V18 PG153

Owner: Schanon Mortgage Inc. Lien/Judgment Holders: Citifinancial Inc. Citifinancial Mortgage Co.

2008 SC 2008

345.30 165.00

436

12% Annually

044 Town of Beaver 008-00617-1000 Combined into 008-00617-1000 Sec 23 T34 R15 Lot 10 CSM 3561 Combined into Lot 1 CSM 5791 V16 PG74

Owners: Rene & Carlos E. Benitez 2008 Mortgage Holders: SC 2008 Bremer Bank NA Schanon Mortgage Inc. Lien/Judgment Holders: Midland Funding LLC Nu Island Partners LLC Capital One Bank (USA) Discover Bank Dept. of Revenue

233.75 165.00

439

12% Annually

Owner: Schanon Mortgage Inc. Lien/Judgment Holders: Citifinancial Inc. Citifinancial Mortgage Co.

2008 SC 2008

232.41 165.00

440

12% Annually

12% Annually

045 Town of Beaver 008-00617-1100 Sec 24 T34 R15 Lot 11 CSM 3561 V16 PG74

Owner: Schanon Mortgage Inc. Lien/Judgment Holders: Citifinancial Inc. Citifinancial Mortgage Co.

2008 SC 2008

232.41 165.00

441

12% Annually

12% Annually

046 Town of Beaver 008-00617-1200 Sec 23 T34 R15 Lot 12 CSM 3561 V16 PG74

Owner: Schanon Mortgage Inc. Lien/Judgment Holders: Citifinancial Inc. Citifinancial Mortgage Co.

2008 SC 2008

3.98 165.00

442

12% Annually

12% Annually

047 Town of Beaver 008-00618-0000 Sec 23 T34 R15 Outlot 1 CSM 3503 V16 PG16

048 Town of Beaver Owner: Schanon Mortgage Inc. 008-00618-0300 Lien/Judgment Holders: Combined into Citifinancial Inc. 008-01057-0300 Citifinancial Mortgage Co. Sec 23 T34 R15 Lot 3 CSM 3501 V16 PG14 Combined into Unit 3 15th Street Condominium

2008 SC 2008

2,580.13 165.00

445

12% Annually

049 Town of Beaver Owner: Schanon Mortgage Inc. 008-00618-0600 Lien/Judgment Holders: Sec 23 T34 R15 Citifinancial Inc. Lot 6 CSM 3503 Citifinancial Mortgage Co. V16 PG16 Combined into Unit 6 15th Street Condominium

2008 SC 2008

2,748.01 165.00

448

12% Annually

050 Town of Beaver 008-00690-0000 Sec 26 T34 R15 Pt SW NE

Owner: Schanon Mortgage Inc. Lien/Judgment Holders: Citifinancial Inc. Citifinancial Mortgage Co.

2008 SC 2008

193.90 165.00

459

12% Annually

051 Town of Beaver 008-00690-0300 Sec 26 T34 R15 Lot 3 CSM 4448 V19 PG229

Owner: Schanon Mortgage Inc. Lien/Judgment Holders: Citifinancial Inc. Citifinancial Mortgage Co.

2008 SC 2008

1,803.75 165.00

460

12% Annually

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APRIL 11, 2012 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NORTHERN CURRENTS, SECTION B - PAGE 21

Grantsburg students to present "Everybody Loves Opal"

GRANTSBURG - The students of Grantsburg High School have been busy preparing their spring production, “Everybody Loves Opal.” This laugh-out-loud comedy was written in 1961 by John Patrick. It played on Broadway, where critics called it “shamelessly entertaining” and “… loads of laughs and a cheerful philosophy.”

Opal Kronkie, played by Lily Benge Briggs, lives with her cat in a rundown home at the edge of the city dump.

She is a collector who sees value in everything and everyone, and every person she meets becomes a friend. She

befriends three petty crooks, Gloria, played by Whitney Oachs, Bradford, played by Paul Lewis, and Solomon, played by Bradley Taylor, who determine that the perfect get-rich-quick scheme is to take out an insurance policy on Opal, with themselves as beneficiaries, and then arrange for a “natural accident.” What they don’t count on is Opal’s unfailing optimism and good nature, that goes something like, “If you love everybody no matter what – they just gotta love you back.” This positive philosophy serves Opal well, and brings about the happy

ending and good humor, in spite of the multiple attempts to commit murder.

The cast is completed by Gus Johnson as the long-suffering insurance doctor and Joe Dumas as Opal’s police officer friend.

Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 13, and Saturday, April 14, with a matinee on Sunday, April 15, at 3 p.m. There is general admission seating with tickets available at the door. - submitted

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EVERY MON. Amery Senior Center

EVERY TUES.

EVERY WED.

• Wii golf, 9 a.m.

EVERY THURS.

EVERY FRI.

EVERY SAT.

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Frederic Senior Center • Spades, 1 p.m.

Luck Senior Center Siren Senior Center 715-349-7810

St. Croix Falls 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.

• Open 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

• Pokeno, 1 p.m.

• Dime Bingo, 1 p.m.

• Monthly Senior Meeting, 3rd Tues.

• Exercise, 10-11 a.m.

• Skip-Bo, 11 a.m.-Noon • 500 Cards & Dominoes, 12:30-4 p.m.

• Cribbage, a.m.

• 500 Cards, 1 p.m.,

• Dining at 5, Every 1st Thursday, no meal in April

• 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.

Webster Senior Center

• 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.

• Cards & Pool, 1 p.m.

Food Shelf

• 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.

• Bingo, 1 p.m.

715-866-5300

VFW Aux./Legion Aux.

• Good Sam, St. Croix Falls, 5:45 p.m., 715-483-3666

EVERY MON.

• First Baptist Church, Webster, 9:30 a.m., 715-349-2332

EVERY TUES. • Webster Lioness At Last Call, 6 p.m.

EVERY WED.

Meat Raffles

• Webster Chamber At The Tap, 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 THURS. • Cushing Legion At Suzy Q’s, 6:30 p.m.

• Siren Lions At Midtown Tavern, 5 p.m.

BURNETT CO. MOOSE LODGE #1194

Saturday, April 14, 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Cost $7.00 Proceeds to Moose Scholarship Fund for Siren, Webster and Frederic graduating seniors.

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EVERY FRI. • Fishbowl Sportsmen’s Club At Sweeny’s Bar, 5 p.m.

• Snowciables At Thirsty Otter, 6 p.m.

• Grantsburg Legion, 6:30 p.m.

• Humane Society, Yellow River Saloon, 5 p.m.

• Hockey Assoc., Dreamers, 6:30 p.m.

• BYHA Hockey At Zia Louisa, 6 p.m.

EVERY TUES.

EVERY FRI.

Alice Anderson

• Overeaters Anonymous, Amery Senior Center, 6:30 p.m., 715-268-6605

EVERY SAT.

• 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., Skol Bar, Frederic, 5:30 p.m.

EVERY SUN.

• YLRA At Yellow Lake Lodge, Webster, 3-5 p.m.

• Lions At Robert’s Road House, 4 p.m.

• Wild About Education At Wild Waters, Danbury, 5 p.m.

• Wonderland At Yellow Lake Golf Course, 4 p.m.

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Thank You

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• Frederic, 9 a.m.-Noon

EVERY WED.

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LIST OF TAX LIENS OF POLK COUNTY BEING FORECLOSED BY PROCEEDING IN REM 2012-1 (cont’d.)

NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT.#

INT. RATE

NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT.#

INT. RATE

052 Town of Beaver 008-00690-0600 Lot 6 Beaver Creek

Owner: Schanon Mortgage Inc. Lien/Judgment Holders: Citifinancial Inc. Citifinancial Mortgage Co.

2008 SC 2008

201.86 165.00

461

12% Annually

057 Town of Beaver 008-00690-1400 Lot 14 Beaver Creek

Owner: Schanon Mortgage Inc. Lien/Judgment Holders: Citifinancial Inc. Citifinancial Mortgage Co.

2008 SC 2008

151.41 165.00

468

12% Annually

053 Town of Beaver 008-00690-0800 Lot 8 Beaver Creek

Owner: Schanon Mortgage Inc. Lien/Judgment Holders: Citifinancial Inc. Citifinancial Mortgage Co.

2008 SC 2008

201.86 165.00

462

12% Annually

058 Town of Beaver 008-00690-1500 Lot 15 Beaver Creek

Owner: Schanon Mortgage Inc. Lien/Judgment Holders: Citifinancial Inc. Citifinancial Mortgage Co.

2008 SC 2008

151.41 165.00

469

12% Annually

054 Town of Beaver 008-00690-1000 Lot 10 Beaver Creek

Owner: Schanon Mortgage Inc. Lien/Judgment Holders: Citifinancial Inc. Citifinancial Mortgage Co.

2008 SC 2008

200.55 165.00

464

12% Annually

059 Town of Beaver 008-00690-1600 Lot 16 Beaver Creek

Owner: Schanon Mortgage Inc. Lien/Judgment Holders: Citifinancial Inc. Citifinancial Mortgage Co.

2008 SC 2008

150.08 165.00

470

12% Annually

055 Town of Beaver 008-00690-1100 Lot 11 Beaver Creek

Owner: Schanon Mortgage Inc. Lien/Judgment Holders: Citifinancial Inc. Citifinancial Mortgage Co.

2008 SC 2008

150.08 165.00

465

12% Annually

060 Town of Beaver 008-00690-1700 Lot 17 Beaver Creek

Owner: Schanon Mortgage Inc. Lien/Judgment Holders: Citifinancial Inc. Citifinancial Mortgage Co.

2008 SC 2008

150.08 165.00

471

12% Annually

056 Town of Beaver 008-00690-1300 Lot 13 Beaver Creek

Owner: Schanon Mortgage Inc. Lien/Judgment Holders: Citifinancial Inc. Citifinancial Mortgage Co.

2008 SC 2008

151.41 165.00

467

12% Annually

061 Town of Beaver 008-00884-0400 Sec 34 T34 R15 Lot 4 CSM 2302 V11 PG9

Owners: Joseph G. & Dorthy A. Steiner Mortgage Holder: AgStar Financial Services Lien/Judgment Holders: Marshfield Clinic

2008 SC 2008

1,069.97 165.00

492

12% Annually

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PLEASE NOTE...IMPORTANT NOTICE YOU WILL LOSE TITLE TO YOUR PROPERTY IF THESE TAXES ARE NOT PAID ON OR BEFORE JUNE 11, 2012

TAKE NOTICE that all persons having, or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon the real property described in the list of tax liens 2012-2 on file in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court of Polk County, dated March 23, 2012, attached hereto, are hereby notified that the filing of such list of tax liens in the Clerk of Circuit Court of Polk County constitutes the commencement by said Polk County of a special proceeding in the Circuit Court for Polk County to foreclose the tax liens therein described by foreclosure proceedings In Rem and that a notice of the pendency of such proceeding against each piece or parcel of land therein described was filed in the office of the Clerk of Circuit court on March 23, 2012. Such proceeding is brought against the real property herein described only and is to foreclose the tax liens described in such list. No personal judgment will be entered herein for such taxes, assessments or other legal charges or any part thereof.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon the real property described in said list of tax liens are hereby notified that a certified copy of such list of tax

liens has been posted in the office of the County Treasurer of Polk County and will remain posted for public inspection up to and including June 11, 2012, which date is hereby fixed as the last day of redemption.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon such parcel may, on or before June 11, 2012, redeem such delinquent tax liens by paying to the County Treasurer of Polk County the amount of all such unpaid tax liens and in addition thereto, all interest and penalties which have accrued on said unpaid tax liens computed to and including the day of redemption, plus the reasonable costs that the County incurred to initiate the proceedings plus the person’s share of the reasonable costs of publication under sub. (6).

POLK COUNTY

By Amanda Nissen Polk County Treasurer

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens under Section 75.521 Wis. Statutes by Polk County: 2012-2 PETITION FOR JUDGMENT VESTING TITLE TO POLK COUNTY Now comes the County of Polk, by Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk, in her official capacity and by and through the undersigned attorney, petitions the Court pursuant to Section 75.521 for judgment vesting title in Polk County and as and for said petition alleges and states as follows: 1. The Polk County Treasurer, Amanda Nissen, has prepared a List of Tax Liens of Polk County being Foreclosed by Proceeding In Rem, a verified copy of which is attached and incorporated herein by reference.

2. The foreclosure of the tax liens through In Rem proceedings is governed by Section 75.521 Wisconsin Statutes and the requirements therein have been fulfilled.

3. The time periods after the date of the tax certificates, as stated is set forth in Section 75.521 (3), have lapsed for the properties included and described in said List of Tax Liens.

4. Notice of this proceeding shall be given to all parties specified in Section 75.521 (3) c Stat. by the County Treasurer sending a copy of this petition and a copy of said List of Tax Liens of Polk County by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.

WHEREFORE, the Petitioner requests that the court grant judgment in favor of Polk County vesting title to the parcels of land described in the attached “List of Tax Liens” in Polk County, thereby, barring any and all claims whatsoever of the former owners or any persons claiming through and under the former owners since the date of filing the list of tax liens in the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court.

Dated this19th day of March, 2012.

Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk Jeffrey B. Fuge, ID# 1024292 Polk County Government Center Corporation Counsel, Attorney for Polk County 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 110 1005 West Main St., Ste. 100, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 PH: 715-485-9210

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens under Section 75.521 Wis. Statutes by Polk County; List of Tax Liens for 2012-2 AFFIDAVIT I, Amanda Nissen, being first duly sworn under oath, depose and state as follows: 1. I am the Treasurer for the County of Polk.

2. I prepared the attached List of Tax Liens of Polk County which are being foreclosed by proceeding In Rem 2012-2 in the Circuit Court of Polk County.

3. I verify that the information contained in the listed tax liens is true and correct and that said information is based upon the files and records contained in the Polk County Treasurer’s Office.

Amanda Nissen Polk County Treasurer 715-485-9255 Subscribed and sworn to before me this19th day of March, 2012.

Carole T. Wondra, Notary Public, Polk County, Wis. Per Wisconsin State Statute, all possible child support liens are listed. Because of the limitations of information in the Treasurer’s Office, they are based solely on name matches. While we are required to list them based on name matches, we understand that they may not be against the person indicated. This practice is consistent with other property tax foreclosure listings by County Treasurer’s Offices across the State of Wisconsin.

LIST OF TAX LIENS OF POLK COUNTY BEING FORECLOSED BY PROCEEDING IN REM 2012-2 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS UNDER SECTION 75.521 WISCONSIN STATUTES BY POLK COUNTY, LIST OF TAX LIENS FOR YEARS INDICATED. NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT.#

INT. RATE

001 Town of Black Brook 010-00594-0000 Sec 23 T32 R16 Pt SW SW

Owner: Leissa R. Berenschot

2008 SC 2008

606.22 165.00

532

12% Annually

002 Town of Black Brook 010-00606-0000 Sec 24 T32 R16 Pt SE NE

Owners: Carol J. & Catherine Donovan Lien/Judgment Holders: CACH Jeff J. Bohn DVM RMB Funding

2008 SC 2008

1,977.31 165.00

535

12% Annually

003 Town of Black Brook 010-00702-0000 Sec 27 T32 R16 SW SE

Owner: Judith Ann, Jimmie Joe & John David Josephson Mortgage Holder: First Bank of Baldwin

2008 SC 2008

231.91 165.00

539

004 Town of Bone Lake 012-00109-0000 Sec 6 T36 R16 Pt SW SW

Owner: Valerie Hunter Hyslop Mortgage Holder: Curtiss N. Lien, dba Acceptance Mortgage

2008 SC 2008

2,790.93 165.00

005 Town of Bone Lake 012-00134-0000 Sec 8 T36 R16 Pt NE NE

Owner: Terry L. & Kimberly R. Brenizer 2008 Mortgage Holder: Associates SC 2008 Industrial Lien/Judgment Holders: River Valley Medical Center SC St. Croix Valley Memorial Hospital Busy B’s Service & Wash Country Pride Cooperative Capital One

006 Town of Bone Lake 012-00135-0000 Sec 8 T36 R16 Pt NE NE

Owner: Terry L. & Kimberly R. Brenizer 2008 Mortgage Holder: Associates SC 2008 Industrial Lien/Judgment Holders: River Valley Medical Center SC St. Croix Valley Memorial Hospital Busy B’s Service & Wash Country Pride Cooperative Capital One

NO. DESCRIPTION

AMT. TAX CERT.#

INT. RATE

120.41 165.00

649

12% Annually

2008 SC 2008

19.75 165.00

651

12% Annually

12% Annually

010 Town of Bone Lake Owners: Jon N. Larsen & 012-00944-0000 Patricia J. Riley Sec 36 T36 R16 Lot 3 CSM 570 V3 PG62

2,015.53 165.00

654

12% Annually

12% Annually

Owners: Kenneth D. & Mimi A. Fowler Mortgage Holder: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Liens/Judgments: Cumberland Clinic

2008 SC 2008

584

011 Town of Clam Falls 014-00035-0000 Sec 2 T37 R16 Pt SE SE

214.38 165.00

588

12% Annually

012 Town of Clam Falls 014-00199-0200 Sec 8 T37 R16 Lot 2 CSM 4174 V18 PG204

Owner: David D. Graf Mortgage Holder: Scott Kenneth Nahkala & Beth Anne Nahkala U.S. Bank National Association Liens/Judgments: Bankfirst Progrowth Bank Violet C. Nahkala U.S. Bank National Association

2007 SC 2007

1,238.24 165.00

630

12% Annually

1,406.47 165.00

589

12% Annually

013 Town of Clam Falls 014-00203-0000 Sec 8 T37 R16 SW SE

Owner: David D. Graf Mortgage Holder: U.S. Bank NA Liens/Judgments: Bankfirst Progrowth Bank Violet C. Nahkala

2008 SC 2008

2,030.51 165.00

668

12% Annually

014 Town of Clam Falls 014-00370-2000 Sec 17 T37 R16 Lot 20 CSM 5412 V24 PG97

Owner: Seven Pines LLC Land Contract: Leland Gohlike Mortgage Holder: Glenn R. Mortenson Liens/Judgments: Dept. of the Treasury – IRS DWD Lakes Gas Company Ryan M. Benson Dept. of Revenue

2008 SC 2008

8,417.73 165.00

687

12% Annually

Owner: Lynette D. Ayde Mortgage Holder: CSMC

2008 SC 2008

468.83 165.00

633

12% Annually

008 Town of Bone Lake 012-00896-0000 Sec 34 T36 R16 Pt NE NE

Owners: Scott J. & Karen A. Johnson Mortgage Holders: U.S. Dept of Agriculture Farm Service Agency Liens/Judgments: Wells Fargo Financial Leasing

2007 SC 2007

1,896.03 165.00

604

12% Annually

557467 33-35L 24a,d WNAXLP

Owner: Scott J. & Karen A. Johnson Mortgage Holders: U.S. Dept of Agriculture Farm Service Agency Liens/Judgments: Wells Fargo Financial Leasing

YEAR TAX 2008 SC 2008

007 Town of Bone Lake 012-00734-0100 Sec 30 T36 R16 Lot 1 CSM 5294 V23 PG201

009 Town of Bone Lake 012-00900-0000 Sec 34 T36 R16 Pt SE NE

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

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LIST OF TAX LIENS OF POLK COUNTY BEING FORECLOSED BY PROCEEDING IN REM 2012-2 (cont’d.)

NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

015 Town of Clam Falls 014-00370-2021 Sec 17 T37 R16 Lot 21 CSM 5412 V24 PG97

Owner: Seven Pines LLC Land Contract: Leland Gohlike Mortgage Holder: Glenn R. Mortenson Liens/Judgments: Dept. of the Treasury – IRS DWD Lakes Gas Company Ryan M. Benson Dept. of Revenue

2008 SC 2008

016 Town of Clam Falls 014-00561-0000 Sec 17 T37 R16 Lot 1 CSM 785 V4 PG30

Owners: Mark P. & Margaret F. Jordan Liens/Judgments: Milwaukee County Child Support Agency

017 Town of Clam Falls 014-01071-0000 Lot 11 Nelson’s Clam Falls Park Addition

Owners: Louise & Grace Cervantez

AMT. TAX CERT.# 1,824.56 165.00

688

INT. RATE 12% Annually

2008

2,445.18

705

12% Annually

2008 SC 2008

242.21 165.00

723

12% Annually

018 Town of Clayton 016-00566-0000 Sec 23 T33 R15 Pt SE NW

Owner: Geoffrey S. & Nancy Timm 2008 Mortgage Holder: Bank Mutual SC 2008

1,004.86 165.00

766

12% Annually

019 Town of Clayton 016-00762-0100 Sec 31 T33 R15 Lot 1 CSM 4380 V19 PG161

Owner: Arthur W., Zara & Sonja V. Renander Mortgage Holders: Michael D. & Cynthia A. Jensen Gwin Family Trust UA Liens/Judgments: Schanon Mortgage Inc.

2008 SC 2008

359.06 165.00

784

12% Annually

020 Town of Clayton 016-00762-0200 Sec 31 T33 R15 Lot 2 CSM 4380 V19 PG161

Owner: Arthur W., Zara & Sonja V. Renander Mortgage Holders: Michael D. & Cynthia A. Jensen Gwin Family Trust Liens/Judgments: Schanon Mortgage Inc.

2008 SC 2008

352.79 165.00

785

12% Annually

021 Town of Clayton 016-00762-0300 Sec 31 T33 R15 Lot 3 CSM 4380 V19 PG161

Owner: Arthur W., Zara & Sonja V. Renander Mortgage Holders: Michael D. & Cynthia A. Jensen Gwin Family Trust Liens/Judgments: Schanon Mortgage Inc.

2008 SC 2008

022 Town of Clayton 016-00862-0300 Sec 35 T33 R15 Lot 3 CSM 3447 V15 PG214

Owners: Mark R. Athey & 2008 Kathleen M. Cross SC 2008 Land Contract: Dennis S. & Luella M. John Liens/Judgments: Amery Regional Medical Center Paul A. Hauge DDS Badger Mutual Insurance Company Jerome M. Barsokine

480.14 165.00

669.23 165.00

786

794

12% Annually

12% Annually

023 Town of Clear Lake 018-00028-0000 Sec 2 T32 R15 SW SW

Owner: Carrie L. Lambrecht

2008 SC 2008

1,392.18 165.00

797

12% Annually

024 Town of Clear Lake 018-00225-0000 Sec 11 T32 R15 Pt NW NW

Owner: Carrie L. Lambrecht

2008 SC 2008

14.73 165.00

807

12% Annually

025 Town of Clear Lake 018-00239-0000 Sec 11 T32 R15 Pt N SE

Owners: Daniel A. & Jeanine J. Vadnais Land Contract: Joann Gunderson (Pahlow) Liens/Judgments: Dept. of the Treasury – IRS Dental Arts Capital One Bank Dept. of Revenue Country Comfort

2008 SC 2008

733.05 165.00

811

12% Annually

026 Town of Lincoln 032-00533-0000 Sec 21 T33 R16 Pt NW NE

Owners: Daniel A. & Jeanine J. Vadnais Liens/Judgments: Dept. of the Treasury – IRS Dental Arts Capital One Bank Dept. of Revenue Country Comfort

2008 SC 2008

027 Town of Clear Lake 018-00330-0000 Sec 16 T32 R15 SW NW

Owner: Greg E. Dodge Mortgage Holder: Citifinancial Inc

2007 SC 2007

028 Town of Eureka 020-00067-0100 Sec 4 T35 R18 Pt SW NE

Owner: Joseph M. Wheeler Other: Mari Wheeler

557469 33-35L 24a,d WNAXLP

2008 SC 2008

829.31 165.00

2,097.00 165.00

250.38 165.00

1480

818

849

12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

029 Town of Eureka 020-00078-0000 Sec 4 T35 R18 Pt SE NW

Owner: Joseph M. Wheeler Other: Mari Wheeler

2008 SC 2008

48.68 165.00

852

12% Annually

030 Town of Eureka 020-00078-0100 Sec 4 T35 R18 Pt SE NW

Owner: Joseph M. Wheeler Other: Mari Wheeler

2008 SC 2008

740.71 165.00

853

12% Annually

031 Town of Eureka 020-00197-0100 Sec 8 T35 R18 Lot 1 CSM 4767 V21 PG94

Owner: Max Roemhild Mortgage Holder: First State Bank of Wyoming

2008 SC 2008

451.73 165.00

865

12% Annually

032 Town of Eureka 020-00197-0200 Sec 8 T35 R18 Lot 2 CSM 4767 V21 PG94

Owner: Max Roemhild Mortgage Holder: First State Bank of Wyoming

2008 SC 2008

451.73 165.00

866

12% Annually

033 Town of Eureka 020-00197-0300 Sec 8 T35 R18 Lot 3 CSM 4767 V21 PG94

Owner: Max Roemhild Mortgage Holder: First State Bank of Wyoming

2008 SC 2008

397.53 165.00

867

12% Annually

034 Town of Eureka 020-00197-0400 Sec 8 T35 R18 Lot 4 CSM 4768 V21 PG94

Owner: Max Roemhild Mortgage Holder: First State Bank of Wyoming

2008 SC 2008

451.73 165.00

868

12% Annually

035 Town of Eureka 020-00197-0700 Sec 8 T35 R18 Lot 7 CSM 4768 V21 PG95

Owner: Max Roemhild Mortgage Holder: First State Bank of Wyoming

2008 SC 2008

534.85 165.00

869

12% Annually

036 Town of Eureka 020-00312-0100 Sec 13 T35 R18 Lot 1 CSM 2857 V13 PG111

Owners: Ryan M. & 2008 Monica M. Holdt SC 2008 Mortgage Holder: AnchorBank fsb

2,249.09 165.00

886

12% Annually

037 Town of Eureka 020-00976-0000 Sec 3 T35 R19 SE SW

Owner: Amy M. Eibs Land Contract: LaVerne & Josette Dietmeier Mortgage Holder: U.S. Bank NA

2008 SC 2008

174.27 165.00

948

12% Annually

038 Town of Eureka 020-01081-0000 Sec 11 T35 R19 Lot 5 CSM 3741 V17 PG4

Owner: Edward Thomas Cullen Land Contract: Daniel W. Wiberg Liens/Judgments: Eckberg, Lammers, Briggs, Wolff & Vierling PLLP

2008 SC 2008

1,013.03 165.00

957

12% Annually

039 Town of Eureka 020-01274-0000 Sec 25 T35 R19 Pt SW NW

Owner: Charles Edward Mevissen

2008 SC 2008

14.22 165.00

973

12% Annually

040 Town of Farmington 022-00192-0000 Sec 9 T32 R19 S SE NE

Owner: Steven G. Danielowski Liens/Judgments: Hennepin Faculty Associates Midland Funding

2008 SC 2008

858.09 165.00

998

12% Annually

041 Town of Garfield 024-00075-1100 Sec 5 T33 R17 Lot 11 Badger Lake Estates

Owner: Steven G. Danielowski Mortgage Holder: Rural American Bank – Luck Liens/Judgments: Hennepin Faculty Associates Midland Funding

2008 SC 2008

142.97 165.00

1112

12% Annually

042 Town of Garfield 024-00075-1300 Sec 5 T33 R17 Lot 13 Badger Lake Estates

Owner: Steven G. Danielowski Liens/Judgments: Hennepin Faculty Associates Midland Funding

2008 SC 2008

153.05 165.00

1114

12% Annually

043 Town of Garfield 024-00585-0000 Sec 29 T33 R17 Pt SE SE

Owners: Michael C. Vezner & Sheryl L. Vezner

2008 SC 2008

23.94 165.00

1140

12% Annually

044 Town of Garfield 024-00876-0100 Sec 25 T33 R18 Lot 1 CSM 2093 V10 PG16

Owners: Jeffrey & Vicky Naimon Mortgage Holder: LaSalle Bank Midwest Beneficial Wisconsin Inc.

2008 SC 2008

191.32 165.00

1167

12% Annually

045 Town of Garfield 024-01115-0000 Lot 12 Koethe’s Park

Owner: Eva J. Olson Liens/Judgments: Willow Ridge Healthcare Facilities

2008 SC 2008

320.96 165.00

1181

12% Annually

046 Town of Garfield 024-01216-0000 Lot 11 Wanderoos

Owner: Walter Raschick II

2008 SC 2008

45.38 165.00

1186

12% Annually

047 Town of Garfield 024-01300-0600 Sec 13 T33 R18 Lot 6 Rolling Hills

Owner: Steven G. Danielowski Liens/Judgments: Midland Funding Hennepin Faculty Associates

2008 SC 2008

196.11 165.00

1196

12% Annually

NO. DESCRIPTION

AMT. TAX CERT.#

INT. RATE

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Leader Dog for the Blind presents to area schools BURNETT COUNTY - Children in the Grantsburg, Siren and Webster elementary echools learned about blindness and the use of a guide dog on Friday, March 30. Lion Pauline Ulrey, from Indianapolis, Ind., and her German shepherd leader dog Gundy spoke to the students regarding living with a disability and the use of a leader dog.

Ulrey, representing Leader Dogs for the Blind based in Rochester, Mich., told the children how Gundy helps her find doors, curbs, bathrooms and how he assists in crossing a street. The children asked questions such as “How do you drive a car?” to which Ulrey replied “I don’t - and Gundy’s legs are not long enough to

drive, so I have someone drive for me,” or “How do you eat?” to which Ulrey replied that the food just always seems to get to her mouth when she uses a fork.

One child told Ulrey that he “was sad” that she was blind, to which she replied, “Thank you - but it’s OK and it’s not so bad.” She is used to a blind world as she lost her sight at age 26 months and has had a leader dog for 49 years, Gundy being her eighth dog.

Following her school presentations Ulrey spoke to the Lions of District 27-E1 who were gathered at Danbury for their annual convention. - submitted by Larry Blahauvietz, Lions District Leader Dog Chairperson

Grantsburg Elementary second-graders following Pauline Ulrey’s presentation on Leader Dogs for the Blind. – Photos submitted

Siren Elementary second-grade students following Pauline Ulrey’s presentation on Friday, March 30.

Siren Elementary first-grade students posed for a picture after listening to Pauline Ulrey and petting. Gundy, her leader dog.

Webster Elementary kindergarteners pose with Pauline Ulrey and Gundy, her leader dog.

LIST OF TAX LIENS OF POLK COUNTY BEING FORECLOSED BY PROCEEDING IN REM 2012-2 (cont’d.)

NO. DESCRIPTION 048 Town of Georgetown 026-00188-0000 Sec 6 T35 R16 Pt NE SW

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER Owner: Pamela J. Vlasnik & Wayne A. Vlasnik Mortgage Holder: Beneficial Wisconsin Inc. Liens/Judgments: Milltown Corporation Asset Acceptance LLC Paul A. Hauge DDS Ltd. Polk County Child Support

YEAR TAX 2008 SC 2008

AMT. TAX CERT.# 342.34 165.00

1217

INT. RATE 12% Annually

049 Town of Georgetown 026-01076-0000 Sec 26 T35 R16 Pt Gov Lot 8

Owners: Julie Elizabeth MacKenzie 2008 & Dan Garth Cross SC 2008

16.48 165.00

1257

12% Annually

050 Town of Georgetown 026-01244-0000 Sec 30 T35 R16 Lot 1 CSM 3650 V16 PG163

Owner: Cassandra K. Wudi Mortgage Holder: Goose 1 LP Liens/Judgments: Country Comfort

2008 SC 2008

289.30 165.00

1267

12% Annually

051 Town of Georgetown 026-01263-0600 Sec 31 T35 R16 Lot 6 CSM 3173 V14 PG195

Owners: Grant K. & Tobie J. Miller 2007 Mortgage Holders: SC 2007 Bank of America NA JPMorgan Chase Bank

2,245.10 165.00

1181

12% Annually

052 Town of Georgetown 026-01631-0000 Outlot 1 Ludtke’s Addn.

V897 PG476

Owner: DeAnne Miller Land Contract Holder: William T. Warrington Liens/Judgments: LVNV Funding LLC

2008 SC 2008

2,961.66 165.00

1284

12% Annually

053 Town of Johnstown 028-00027-0000 Sec 2 T35 R15 NE NW

Owners: Estate of Jay Van 2008 Valkenburg & Jean Van Valkenburg SC 2008 Liens/Judgments: Cumberland Memorial Hospital Marshfield Clinic

2,283.24 165.00

1317

12% Annually

NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT.#

INT. RATE

054 Town of Johnstown 028-00859-0000 Sec 34 T35 R15 Pt SE NW

Owner: Michael T. & Connie J. Minteer

2008 SC 2008

930.54 165.00

1367

12% Annually

055 Town of Laketown 030-00249-0120 Sec 10 T36 R18 Lot 2 CSM 4855 V 995 PG405

Owners: Jason R. Sanford & Melanie L. Harrison Land Contract Holder: Jeffrey D. Hulett Lien/Judgment Holders: Nuvell Credit Corporation St. Croix Regional Medical Center Midland Funding

2007 SC 2007

183.99 165.00

1311

12% Annually

056 Town of Laketown 030-00289-0000 Sec 12 T36 R18 Pt W NE

Owner: Jeffrey A. Ayde Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank Lien/Judgment Holders: Adam C. Benson, Attorney at Law

2008 SC 2008

500.32 165.00

1402

12% Annually

057 Town of Laketown 030-00665-0010 Sec 28 T36 R18 Outlot 1 CSM 5289 V23 PG196

Owners: Dennis & Claudia McNaughton

2008 SC 2008

25.57 165.00

1418

12% Annually

058 Town of Laketown 030-00701-0000 Sec 29 T36 R18 Pt NW NW

Owner: James M. Tollefson Land Contract: James & Audrey Roush Liens/Judgments: Dept. of the Treasury – IRS Dept. of Revenue RBS Citizens NA Capital One Bank USA

2008 SC 2008

40.06 165.00

1419

12% Annually

557471 33-35L 24a,d WNAXLP

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PLEASE NOTE...IMPORTANT NOTICE YOU WILL LOSE TITLE TO YOUR PROPERTY IF THESE TAXES ARE NOT PAID ON OR BEFORE JUNE 11, 2012

TAKE NOTICE that all persons having, or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon the real property described in the list of tax liens 2012-3 on file in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court of Polk County, dated March 23, 2012, attached hereto, are hereby notified that the filing of such list of tax liens in the Clerk of Circuit Court of Polk County constitutes the commencement by said Polk County of a special proceeding in the Circuit Court for Polk County to foreclose the tax liens therein described by foreclosure proceedings In Rem and that a notice of the pendency of such proceeding against each piece or parcel of land therein described was filed in the office of the Clerk of Circuit court on March 23, 2012. Such proceeding is brought against the real property herein described only and is to foreclose the tax liens described in such list. No personal judgment will be entered herein for such taxes, assessments or other legal charges or any part thereof.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon the real property described in said list of tax liens are hereby notified that a certified copy of such list of tax

liens has been posted in the office of the County Treasurer of Polk County and will remain posted for public inspection up to and including June 11, 2012, which date is hereby fixed as the last day of redemption.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon such parcel may, on or before June 11, 2012, redeem such delinquent tax liens by paying to the County Treasurer of Polk County the amount of all such unpaid tax liens and in addition thereto, all interest and penalties which have accrued on said unpaid tax liens computed to and including the day of redemption, plus the reasonable costs that the County incurred to initiate the proceedings plus the person’s share of the reasonable costs of publication under sub. (6).

POLK COUNTY

By Amanda Nissen Polk County Treasurer

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens under Section 75.521 Wis. Statutes by Polk County: 2012-3 PETITION FOR JUDGMENT VESTING TITLE TO POLK COUNTY Now comes the County of Polk, by Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk, in her official capacity and by and through the undersigned attorney, petitions the Court pursuant to Section 75.521 for judgment vesting title in Polk County and as and for said petition alleges and states as follows: 1. The Polk County Treasurer, Amanda Nissen, has prepared a List of Tax Liens of Polk County being Foreclosed by Proceeding In Rem, a verified copy of which is attached and incorporated herein by reference.

2. The foreclosure of the tax liens through In Rem proceedings is governed by Section 75.521 Wisconsin Statutes and the requirements therein have been fulfilled.

3. The time periods after the date of the tax certificates, as stated is set forth in Section 75.521 (3), have lapsed for the properties included and described in said List of Tax Liens.

4. Notice of this proceeding shall be given to all parties specified in Section 75.521 (3) c Stat. by the County Treasurer sending a copy of this petition and a copy of said List of Tax Liens of Polk County by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.

WHEREFORE, the Petitioner requests that the court grant judgment in favor of Polk County vesting title to the parcels of land described in the attached “List of Tax Liens” in Polk County, thereby, barring any and all claims whatsoever of the former owners or any persons claiming through and under the former owners since the date of filing the list of tax liens in the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court.

Dated this19th day of March, 2012.

Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk Jeffrey B. Fuge, ID# 1024292 Polk County Government Center Corporation Counsel, Attorney for Polk County 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 110 1005 West Main St., Ste. 100, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 PH: 715-485-9210

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens under Section 75.521 Wis. Statutes by Polk County; List of Tax Liens for 2012-3 AFFIDAVIT I, Amanda Nissen, being first duly sworn under oath, depose and state as follows: 1. I am the Treasurer for the County of Polk.

2. I prepared the attached List of Tax Liens of Polk County which are being foreclosed by proceeding In Rem 2012-3 in the Circuit Court of Polk County.

3. I verify that the information contained in the listed tax liens is true and correct and that said information is based upon the files and records contained in the Polk County Treasurer’s Office.

Amanda Nissen Polk County Treasurer 715-485-9255 Subscribed and sworn to before me this19th day of March, 2012.

Carole T. Wondra, Notary Public, Polk County, Wis. Per Wisconsin State Statute, all possible child support liens are listed. Because of the limitations of information in the Treasurer’s Office, they are based solely on name matches. While we are required to list them based on name matches, we understand that they may not be against the person indicated. This practice is consistent with other property tax foreclosure listings by County Treasurer’s Offices across the State of Wisconsin.

LIST OF TAX LIENS OF POLK COUNTY BEING FORECLOSED BY PROCEEDING IN REM 2012-3 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS UNDER SECTION 75.521 WISCONSIN STATUTES BY POLK COUNTY, LIST OF TAX LIENS FOR YEARS INDICATED. NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT.#

INT. RATE

001 Town of Lincoln 032-00025-0000 Sec 2 T33 R16 Pt SW NW

Owner: Bruce A. Boe

2008

214.37

1442

12% Annually

002 Town of Lincoln 032-00196-0000 Sec 9 T33 R16 Pt N SW

Owners: Daniel J. & 2008 Kellie K. Johnson SC 2008 Liens/Judgments: CitiBank (South Dakota) Amery Regional Medical Center Cincinnati Insurance Company Paul A. Hauge DDS Ralph W. Thompson Kenosha County Child Support Agency Racine County Child Support Agency

249.52 165.00

1444

12% Annually

Owners: Daniel J. & 2008 Kellie K. Johnson SC 2008 Liens/Judgments: CitiBank (South Dakota) Amery Regional Medical Center Cincinnati Insurance Company Paul A. Hauge DDS Ralph W. Thompson Kenosha County Child Support Agency Racine County Child Support Agency

99.06 165.00

Owners: Daniel J. & 2008 Kellie K. Johnson SC 2008 Mortgage Holder: WESTconsin Credit Union Liens/Judgments: CitiBank (South Dakota) Amery Regional Medical Center Cincinnati Insurance Company Paul A. Hauge DDS Ralph W. Thompson Kenosha County Child Support Agency Racine County Child Support Agency

980.96 165.00

Owner: Steven K. Howell Liens/Judgments: Dept. of the Treasury - IRS Polk County Clerk of Courts Discover Bank WESTconsin Credit Union Douglas K. Sarchet

188.59 165.00

003 Town of Lincoln 032-00205-0000 Sec 9 T33 R16 Pt SE SW

004 Town of Lincoln 032-00409-0000 Sec 16 T33 R16 Pt NE NW

005 Town of Lincoln 032-00565-0100 Sec 21 T33 R16 Lot 1 CSM 3646 V16 PG159

2008 SC 2008

1446

1458

1482

12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually

557473 33-35L 24a,d WNAXLP

NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT.#

INT. RATE

006 Town of Lincoln 032-00565-0120 Sec 21 T33 R16 Lot 3 CSM 3646 V16 PG159

Owner: Steven K. Howell Liens/Judgments: Dept. of the Treasury - IRS Polk County Clerk of Courts Discover Bank WESTconsin Credit Union Douglas K. Sarchet

2008 SC 2008

57.14 165.00

1484

12% Annually

007 Town of Lincoln 032-00614-0000 Sec 22 T33 R16 SW SE

Owners: David J. Langworthy & Holly L. Garland Langworthy Mortgage Holder: Altra Federal Credit Union

2008 SC 2008

977.15 165.00

1487

12% Annually

008 Town of Lincoln 032-00615-0000 Sec 22 T33 R16 SE NE

Owners: David J. Langworthy & Holly L. Garland Langworthy Mortgage Holder: Altra Federal Credit Union

2008 SC 2008

689.53 165.00

1488

12% Annually

009 Town of Lincoln 032-00760-0000 Sec 27 T33 R16 Pt SE SW

Owner: Wayne Kjeseth & Caroline Kjeseth Mortgage Holder: WESTconsin Credit Union

2008

846.19

1500

12% Annually

010 Town of Lincoln Owner: Barry E. Nielsen 032-00791-0000 Sec 28 T33 R16 Lot 2 CSM 1488 V7 PG65

2008 SC 2008

1,423.92 165.00

1502

12% Annually

011 Town of Lincoln 032-01051-0000 Sec 35 T33 R16 Pt SW NW

2008 SC 2008

1,507.05 165.00

1527

12% Annually

012 Town of Lincoln Owner: Susan Lee Ray 032-01496-0000 Lot 18 Guanella Beach

2008 SC 2008

1,607.05 165.00

1561

12% Annually

013 Town of Lincoln Owner: Anthony A. Heinz 032-01664-0000 Mortgage Holder: S & C Bank Lot 10 Rehm’s Riverview

2008 SC 2008

1,499.16 165.00

1569

12% Annually

014 Town of Lorain 034-00193-0000 Sec 11 T37 R15 Pt SE NW

Owner: Brenda Lee Peterson Liens/Judgments: Capital One Bank Auto-Owners Insurance

2008 SC 2008

139.42 165.00

1585

12% Annually

015 Town of Luck 036-00558-0000 Sec 24 T36 R17 Lot 1 CSM 5378 V24 PG63

Owners: Shawn M. Hutton & 2008 369.41 1634 12% Annually Autumn M. Hutton SC 2008 165.00 Mortgage Holders: William Erickson & Christine Erickson Liens/Judgments: Country Comfort St. Croix Regional Medical Center Continued On Next Page Polk County Clerk of Circuit Court

Owner: William E. Niemi Mortgage Holder: Schanon Mortgage Inc.

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LIST OF TAX LIENS OF POLK COUNTY BEING FORECLOSED BY PROCEEDING IN REM 2012-3 (cont’d.)

NO. DESCRIPTION 016 Town of Luck 036-00912-0000 Sec 31 T36 R17 Lot 2 CSM 4792 V21 PG119

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT.# 276.50 165.00

1658

INT. RATE

Owner: John R. Marsh Mortgage Holder: First Federal Capital Bank Liens/Judgments: Dept. of the Treasury - IRS Dept. of Revenue MRC Receivables Corporation Associated Bank NA

2008 SC 2008

12% Annually

017 Town of McKinley 038-00857-0000 Lot 2 Sunrise Roost

Owners: Donald C. Seaquist & Rebecca J. Seaquist

2008 SC 2008

693.64 165.00

1719

12% Annually

018 Town of Milltown 040-00095-0000 Sec 4 T35 R17 Lot 2 CSM 4921 V22 PG28

Owners: Bruce R. Huber & 2008 Sherry A. Huber SC 2008 Mortgage Holder: U.S. Bank, National Association, ND Liens/Judgments: Cassandra Dehmer

2,061.77 165.00

1729

12% Annually

019 Town of Milltown 040-00140-0000 Sec 5 T35 R17 NW SE

Owners: William R. Rovney & 2008 Kimberly A. Rovney SC 2008 Mortgage Holders: Firstar Bank NA Deutsche Bank National Trust Company Liens/Judgments: Dept. of the Treasury – IRS Discover Bank

234.78 165.00

1737

020 Town of Milltown 040-00172-0000 Sec 7 T35 R17 Pt NE NE

Owners: Roy J. Rose & Julie A. Rose Mortgage Holder: MERS acting as nominee for BNC Mortgage Inc.

2008 SC 2008

808.48 165.00

1744

12% Annually

021 Town of Milltown 040-00278-0100 Sec 11 T35 R17 Pt SE SW

Owner: Peter J. Linder

2008 SC 2008

465.21 165.00

1750

12% Annually

022 Town of Milltown 040-00357-0000 Sec 12 T35 R17 Pt SE SE

Owners: Gerald Hughes & Joyce Hughes Liens/Judgments: Milwaukee County Child Support Agency

2008 SC 2008

218.74 165.00

1758

023 Town of Milltown 040-00402-0000 Sec 14 T35 R17 NW SE

Owner: Chad Wegscheider Liens/Judgments: Polk County Clerk of Circuit Court

2008 SC 2008

1,283.32 165.00

1763

024 Town of Milltown 040-00403-0000 Sec 14 T35 R17 SW SE

Owner: Chad Wegscheider Mortgage Holder: CUMIS Insurance Society Inc. Liens/Judgments: Polk County Clerk of Circuit Court

2008 SC 2008

1,558.64 165.00

025 Town of Milltown 040-00447-0000 Sec 16 T35 R17 Lot 2 CSM 2193

Owner: Lon Scheele Mortgage Holder: S & C Bank WI Dept. of Revenue

2008 SC 2008

026 Village of Milltown 151-00079-0000 Lot 7 Block C First Addition

Owner: Lon M. Scheele Lien/Judgment Holder: Dept. of Revenue

027 Town of Milltown 040-00843-0000 Sec 26 T35 R17 Pt SE SW

12% Annually

NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

033 Town of Osceola 042-00782-0200 Sec 31 T33 R18 Lot 2 CSM 3732 V16 PG245

Owner: Elton E. Babbitt, deceased 2008 c/o Dawn Gile SC 2008

034 Town of Osceola 042-00782-0800 Sec 31 T33 R18 Lot 8 CSM 3874 V17 PG137

Owner: Cole J. Gile

AMT. TAX CERT.#

INT. RATE

3,079.15 165.00

1885

12% Annually

2008 SC 2008

364.73 165.00

1886

12% Annually

035 Town of Osceola 042-00954-0000 Sec 11 T33 R19 Pt SW NE

Owner: Harold P. Shores 2008 Mortgage Holder: SC 2008 Household Finance Corporation III

83.25 165.00

1903

12% Annually

036 Town of Osceola 042-00957-0000 Sec 11 T33 R19 Pt SW NE

Owner: Harold P. Shores 2008 Mortgage Holder: SC 2008 Household Finance Corporation III

2,735.34 165.00

1904

12% Annually

037 Town of Osceola 042-01332-3300 Lot 33 Poplar Lake Estates

Owners: Gerald J. Smith & 2008 Jeannine B. Smith SC 2008 Mortgage Holder: WESTconsin Credit Union Liens/Judgments Holders: Kenosha County Child Support Agency

26.23 165.00

1928

12% Annually

038 Town of St. Croix Falls 044-00138-0000 Sec 6 T34 R18 Lot 1 CSM 1175 V5 PG166

Owners: Brian Bosak & 2008 Denise Bosak SC 2008 Land Contract Holders: David C. Alderman & Nancy B. Alderman Mortgage Holder: Eagle Valley Bank NA

1,622.87 165.00

1938

12% Annually

2007 SC 2007

341.45 165.00

1817

12% Annually

12% Annually

039 Town of St. Croix Falls Owners: Richard D. Houston & 044-00275-0000 Thomas V. Strandberg Sec 12 T34 R18 Pt SE NE V682 PG26

2008 SC 2008

2,657.20 165.00

1958

12% Annually

12% Annually

040 Town of St. Croix Falls Owners: Steven H. Amos & 044-00340-0100 Joan M. Amos Sec 14 T34 R18 Mortgage Holder: S & C Bank Lot 1 CSM 2215 V10 PG139

1961

12% Annually

12% Annually

Owners: Claudine C. Ayde & 2008 Leonard Ayde SC 2008 Mortgage Holder: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. as nominee for Own It Mortgage Solutions Inc Liens/Judgments Holder: Polk County Child Support Agency

111.43 165.00

1764

041 Town of St. Croix Falls 044-00375-0000 Sec 16 T34 R18 Pt NE NW

2,230.91 165.00

1769

12% Annually

042 Town of St. Croix Falls Owners: Bradley Peterson & 044-00789-0100 Lynne K. Peterson Sec 28 T34 R18 Pt SE SW

2008 SC 2008

759.91 165.00

2010

12% Annually

2008 SC 2008

420.56 165.00

2505

12% Annually

043 City of St. Croix Falls 281-00565-0000 Lots 1, 2 & 3 Block 24 Original Plat

Owner: Bradley Peterson 2008 Lien/Judgment Holders: SC 2008 Taylor County Child Support Agency

64.24 165.00

3097

12% Annually

Owner: R. David Sawyer Liens/Judgments: David Lendosky Beneficial Wisconsin Asset Acceptance

2008 SC 2008

58.32 165.00

1790

12% Annually

044 City of St. Croix Falls 281-01387-0000 Sec 28 T34 R18 Pt SE SW

Owners: Bradley Peterson & Lynne K. Peterson

2008 SC 2008

2,588.60 165.00

3150

12% Annually

028 Town of Milltown 040-00923-0000 Sec 27 T35 R17 Lot B CSM 244 V1 PG247

Owners: Jeffry A. McArdle & Patricia A. McArdle

2008 SC 2008

3,183.79 165.00

1795

12% Annually

045 Town of St. Croix Falls 044-00827-0100 Sec 31 T34 R18 Lot 1 CSM 3918

471.29 165.00

2012

12% Annually

029 Town of Milltown 040-01153-0000 nka 040-01555-2800 Sec 34 T35 R17 Lot 28 Kemah Shores

Owner: Mark Palmer

2008 SC 2008

189.59 165.00

1802

12% Annually

Owners: Bruce E. Nelson & 2008 Mary L. Nelson SC 2008 Mortgage Holder: Mart W. Swenson Lien/Judgment Holders: Wells Fargo Financial Acceptance Minnesota Hermes Floral Co. Inc. Bailey Nurseries Inc. Distinctive Floral Co. Prince Corporation Dept. of Workforce Development

2008 SC 2008

2007 SC 2007

480.31 165.00

12% Annually

Owner: Virginia J Wahlquist Virginia J Wahlquist Revocable Trust Dated June 30, 1999

Owner: Ficek Investment Co. LLC Mortgage Holders: The RiverBank Lake Area Bank

1854

030 Town of Milltown 040-01447-0000 Sec 25 T35 R17 Lot 1 CSM 5091 V22 PG198

046 Town of St. Croix Falls 044-00891-1200 Sec 33 T34 R18 Lot 12 CSM 3996 Vol 18 PG26

031 Town of Osceola 042-00133-0500 Sec 6 T33 R18 Lot 5 CSM 5017 V22 PG125

Owner: Darin N. Youngmark

2008 SC 2008

047 City of St. Croix Falls 281-01397-0000 Sec 33 T34 R18 Pt SE NE

Owner: Ficek Investment Co. LLC Mortgage Holders: The RiverBank Lake Area Bank

2007 SA 2007 SC 2007

5,692.55 63,406.25 165.00

2904 2904

12% Annually 12% Annually

359.29 165.00

2905

12% Annually

Owner: Raymond M. Lee

Owner: Ficek Investment Co. LLC Mortgage Holders: The RiverBank

2007 SC 2007

032 Town of Osceola 042-00620-0000 Sec 27 T33 R18 Lot 2 CSM 2072 V9 PG220

048 City of St. Croix Falls 281-01397-0001 Sec 33 T34 R18 Outlot 1 CSM 4960 Vol 22 PG67

2008 SC 2008

1,577.91 165.00

64.61 165.00

787.32 165.00

1816

1832

1872

12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually

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LIST OF TAX LIENS OF POLK COUNTY BEING FORECLOSED BY PROCEEDING IN REM 2012-3 (cont’d.)

NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT.#

INT. RATE

049 Town of Sterling 046-00161-0000 Sec 8 T36 T19 Pt SE NW

Owners: Donald R. Patterson & Kathleen L. Theisen Land Contract Holders: Thomas F. Anderson, James T. Anderson & Janet E. Anderson

2008 SC 2008

617.75 165.00

2052

12% Annually

050 Town of Sterling 046-00162-0000 Sec 8 T36 R19 Pt SE NW

Owners: Donald R. Patterson & Kathleen L. Theisen Land Contract Holders: Thomas F. Anderson, James T. Anderson & Janet E. Anderson

2008 SC 2008

560.18 165.00

2053

12% Annually

051 Town of Sterling 046-00734-0000 Sec 30 T36 R19 Pt NW NE

Owner: Francis J. Sheehan & Katherine W. Sheehan

2008 SC 2008

052 Town of Sterling 046-00834-0200 Sec 33 T36 R19 Lot 2 CSM 2385 V11 PG92

Owner: James Alford Dimmers

053 Town of West Sweden 048-00043-0000 Sec 3 T37 R17 NE NE

Owner: David Maurice Chenal Mortgage Holders: Charles Tollander & Eunice C. Tollander Trust MERS as nominee for Finance America LLC Lien/Judgment Holders: Dept. of the Treasury – IRS GCI Capital Inc. Dearco Distributing Inc. The Estate of Elizabeth A. Coen Dept. of Revenue

2008 SC 2008

Owner: David Maurice Chenal Mortgage Holders: Charles Tollander & Eunice C. Tollander Trust MERS as nominee for Finance America LLC Lien/Judgment Holders: Dept. of the Treasury – IRS GCI Capital Inc. Dearco Distributing Inc. The Estate of Elizabeth A. Coen Dept. of Revenue

2008 SC 2008

Owner: David Maurice Chenal Mortgage Holders: Charles Tollander & Eunice C. Tollander Trust MERS as nominee for Finance America LLC Lien/Judgment Holders: Dept. of the Treasury – IRS GCI Capital Inc. Dearco Distributing Inc. The Estate of Elizabeth A. Coen Dept. of Revenue

2008 SC 2008

Owner: David Maurice Chenal Mortgage Holders: Charles Tollander & Eunice C. Tollander Trust MERS as nominee for Finance America LLC Lien/Judgment Holders: Dept. of the Treasury – IRS GCI Capital Inc. Dearco Distributing Inc. The Estate of Elizabeth A. Coen Dept. of Revenue

2008 SC 2008

054 Town of West Sweden 048-00053-0000 Sec 3 T37 R17 SW NE

055 Town of West Sweden 048-00054-0000 Sec 3 T37 R17 SE NE

056 Town of West Sweden 048-00056-0000 Sec 3 T37 R17 Pt Gov Lot 2

2008 SC 2008

58.83 165.00

101.27 165.00

540.13 165.00

1,278.94 165.00

1,353.99 165.00

274.28 165.00

2094

2102

2127

2128

2129

2130

12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually

NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT.#

INT. RATE

057 Town of West Sweden 048-00058-0000 Sec 3 T37 R17 Islands 6 & 7 Diamond Lake

Owner: Dave Chenal 2008 Mortgage Holders: SC 2008 MERS as nominee for Finance America LLC Charles Tollander & Eunice C. Tollander Trust Lien/Judgment Holders: Dept. of the Treasury – IRS GCI Capital Inc. Dearco Distributing Inc. The Estate of Elizabeth A. Coen Dept. of Revenue

95.65 165.00

2132

12% Annually

058 Town of West Sweden 048-00109-0000 Sec 5 T37 R17 Pt SW SW

Owner: John Lindell

2008 SC 2008

824.71 165.00

2136

12% Annually

059 Town of West Sweden 048-00110-0000 Sec 5 T37 R17 Pt SW SW

Owner: John Lindell

2008 SC 2008

204.56 165.00

2137

12% Annually

060 Town of West Sweden 048-00646-0000 Sec 28 T37 R17 Pt SE NW

Owner: Sandra Lynn Hoff Mortgage Holder: U.S. Bank, National Association Lien/Judgment Holders: CenturyTel St. Croix Regional Medical Center Country Comfort Doar, Drill & Skow Polk County Clerk of Circuit Court Village of Frederic Village of Milltown

2008 SC 2008

264.92 165.00

2174

12% Annually

061 Town of West Sweden 048-00649-0000 Sec 28 T37 R17 Pt NE SW

Owner: Sandra Lynn Hoff Mortgage Holder: U.S. Bank, National Association Lien/Judgment Holders: CenturyTel St. Croix Regional Medical Center Country Comfort Doar, Drill & Skow Polk County Clerk of Circuit Court Village of Frederic Village of Milltown

2008 SC 2008

1,213.50 165.00

2175

12% Annually

062 Town of West Sweden 048-00944-0000 Sec 27 T37 R17 Pt Lot 10 William Starr’s Subdivision

Owner: David M. Chenal 2008 Mortgage Holders: SC 2008 Charles Tollander & Eunice C. Tollander Trust MERS as nominee for Finance America LLC Lien/Judgment Holders: Dept. of the Treasury – IRS GCI Capital Inc. Dearco Distributing Inc. The Estate of Elizabeth A. Coen Dept. of Revenue

101.55 165.00

2200

12% Annually

063 Town of West Sweden 048-00951-0000 Sec 28 T37 R17 Lot 4 William Starr’s Subdivision

Owner: Sandra Lynn Hoff Mortgage Holder: U.S. Bank, National Association Lien/Judgment Holders: CenturyTel St. Croix Regional Medical Center Country Comfort Doar, Drill & Skow Polk County Clerk of Circuit Court Village of Frederic Village of Milltown

2008 SC 2008

38.27 165.00

2201

12% Annually

064 Town of West Sweden 048-00952-0000 Sec 28 T37 R17 Pt Lot 5 William Starr’s Subdivision

Owner: Sandra Lynn Hoff Mortgage Holder: U.S. Bank, National Association Lien/Judgment Holders: CenturyTel St. Croix Regional Medical Center Country Comfort Doar, Drill & Skow Polk County Clerk of Circuit Court Village of Frederic Village of Milltown

2008 SC 2008

11.79 165.00

2202

12% Annually

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PLEASE NOTE...IMPORTANT NOTICE YOU WILL LOSE TITLE TO YOUR PROPERTY IF THESE TAXES ARE NOT PAID ON OR BEFORE JUNE 11, 2012

TAKE NOTICE that all persons having, or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon the real property described in the list of tax liens 2012-4 on file in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court of Polk County, dated March 23, 2012, attached hereto, are hereby notified that the filing of such list of tax liens in the Clerk of Circuit Court of Polk County constitutes the commencement by said Polk County of a special proceeding in the Circuit Court for Polk County to foreclose the tax liens therein described by foreclosure proceedings In Rem and that a notice of the pendency of such proceeding against each piece or parcel of land therein described was filed in the office of the Clerk of Circuit court on March 23, 2012. Such proceeding is brought against the real property herein described only and is to foreclose the tax liens described in such list. No personal judgment will be entered herein for such taxes, assessments or other legal charges or any part thereof.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon the real property described in said list of tax liens are hereby notified that a certified copy of such list of tax

liens has been posted in the office of the County Treasurer of Polk County and will remain posted for public inspection up to and including June 11, 2012, which date is hereby fixed as the last day of redemption.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon such parcel may, on or before June 11, 2012, redeem such delinquent tax liens by paying to the County Treasurer of Polk County the amount of all such unpaid tax liens and in addition thereto, all interest and penalties which have accrued on said unpaid tax liens computed to and including the day of redemption, plus the reasonable costs that the County incurred to initiate the proceedings plus the person’s share of the reasonable costs of publication under sub. (6).

POLK COUNTY

By Amanda Nissen Polk County Treasurer

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens under Section 75.521 Wis. Statutes by Polk County: 2012-4 PETITION FOR JUDGMENT VESTING TITLE TO POLK COUNTY Now comes the County of Polk, by Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk, in her official capacity and by and through the undersigned attorney, petitions the Court pursuant to Section 75.521 for judgment vesting title in Polk County and as and for said petition alleges and states as follows: 1. The Polk County Treasurer, Amanda Nissen, has prepared a List of Tax Liens of Polk County being Foreclosed by Proceeding In Rem, a verified copy of which is attached and incorporated herein by reference.

2. The foreclosure of the tax liens through In Rem proceedings is governed by Section 75.521 Wisconsin Statutes and the requirements therein have been fulfilled.

3. The time periods after the date of the tax certificates, as stated is set forth in Section 75.521 (3), have lapsed for the properties included and described in said List of Tax Liens.

4. Notice of this proceeding shall be given to all parties specified in Section 75.521 (3) c Stat. by the County Treasurer sending a copy of this petition and a copy of said List of Tax Liens of Polk County by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.

WHEREFORE, the Petitioner requests that the court grant judgment in favor of Polk County vesting title to the parcels of land described in the attached “List of Tax Liens” in Polk County, thereby, barring any and all claims whatsoever of the former owners or any persons claiming through and under the former owners since the date of filing the list of tax liens in the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court.

Dated this19th day of March, 2012.

Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk Jeffrey B. Fuge, ID# 1024292 Polk County Government Center Corporation Counsel, Attorney for Polk County 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 110 1005 West Main St., Ste. 100, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 PH: 715-485-9210

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens under Section 75.521 Wis. Statutes by Polk County; List of Tax Liens for 2012-4 AFFIDAVIT I, Amanda Nissen, being first duly sworn under oath, depose and state as follows: 1. I am the Treasurer for the County of Polk.

2. I prepared the attached List of Tax Liens of Polk County which are being foreclosed by proceeding In Rem 2012-4 in the Circuit Court of Polk County.

3. I verify that the information contained in the listed tax liens is true and correct and that said information is based upon the files and records contained in the Polk County Treasurer’s Office.

Amanda Nissen Polk County Treasurer 715-485-9255 Subscribed and sworn to before me this19th day of March, 2012.

Carole T. Wondra, Notary Public, Polk County, Wis. Per Wisconsin State Statute, all possible child support liens are listed. Because of the limitations of information in the Treasurer’s Office, they are based solely on name matches. While we are required to list them based on name matches, we understand that they may not be against the person indicated. This practice is consistent with other property tax foreclosure listings by County Treasurer’s Offices across the State of Wisconsin.

LIST OF TAX LIENS OF POLK COUNTY BEING FORECLOSED BY PROCEEDING IN REM 2012-4 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS UNDER SECTION 75.521 WISCONSIN STATUTES BY POLK COUNTY, LIST OF TAX LIENS FOR YEARS INDICATED. NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

001 Village of Balsam Lake 106-00081-0100 Pt Lot 25 Park’s Addition

Owner: Randall G. Webber & Gerri L. Webber Lien/Judgment Holder: Midland Funding

2007 SC 2007

2.29 165.00

2036

12% Annually

008 Village of Clear Lake 113-00227-0300 Unit C Jewel Town Condominium II

Owner: Marvin L. Burton Mortgage Holder: Dairy State Bank

2008 SC 2008

2,000.73 165.00

2339

12% Annually

002 Village of Balsam Lake 106-00459-0000 Sec 3 T34 R17 Pt Gov Lot 5

Owner: Herbert M. Richardson & Mary H. Richardson Mortgage Holder: PNC Bank, National Association

2008 DC 2008 SC 2008

1,861.79 560.78 165.00

2240 2240

12% Annually 12% Annually

009 Village of Clear Lake 113-00227-0400 Unit D Jewel Town Condominium II

Owner: Marvin L. Burton Mortgage Holder: Dairy State Bank

2008 SC 2008

2,000.73 165.00

2340

12% Annually

003 Village of Centuria 111-00318-0000 Lot 4 & Pt Lot 5 Block 12

Owners: Peter M. Geis & 2008 Beth McAbee SC 2008 Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank Lien/Judgment Holders: Country Comfort Unifund CCR Partners Midland Funding Discover Bank Issuer of the Discover Card Dept. of the Treasury – IRS

606.07 165.00

2279

12% Annually

010 Village of Clear Lake 113-00227-0500 Unit E Jewel Town Condominium III

Owner: Marvin L. Burton Mortgage Holder: Dairy State Bank

2008 SC 2008

2,000.73 165.00

2341

12% Annually

011 Village of Clear Lake 113-00230-0000 Parcel A Vol 1 PG69

Owner: CCF Inc. 2006 Mortgage Holders: SC 2006 General Electric Capital Business Asset Funding Corporation Commissioner of Revenue, State of Minnesota Lien/Judgment Holders: Dept. of Revenue Dept. of Workforce Development

2,527.39 165.00

1673

12% Annually

012 Village of Dresser 116-00158-0000 & 116-00159-0000 Pt Lots 3 & 4 Second Addition

Owners: Michael P. Murphy Sr. & 2008 Carol M. Murphy Lien/Judgment Holders: Walworth County Child Support Agency Racine County Child Support Agency

14,744.02

2380

12% Annually

013 Village of Dresser 116-00297-0100 Lot 1 CSM 2988

Owner: Wilemar W. Studtman Mortgage Holder: Schanon Mortgage Inc. Lien/Judgment Holders: Polk County Zoning

2008 SC 2008

235.31 165.00

2388

12% Annually

014 Village of Dresser 116-00297-1041 Sec 7 T33 R18 Lot 1 CSM 4608

Owner: Michael M. Tetzlaff Mortgage Holder: Brenda K. Tetzlaff Lien/Judgment Holder: Gherty & Gherty

2008 SC 2008

1,401.39 165.00

2389

12% Annually

015 Village of Frederic 126-00283-0000 Pt Lot 5 Block 2 Park Addition

Owner: Laurie A. Johnson 2008 Mortgage Holder: DC 2008 Bremer Bank, National Association SC 2008 Lien/Judgment Holders: Lac Du Flambeau Child Support Agency Cincinnati Insurance Company Other: Steven L. Johnson

988.10 393.75 165.00

2422 2422

12% Annually 12% Annually

004 Village of Centuria 111-00346-000 Lot 7 Block 2 Meadow Lane V981 PG80

Owners: Richard J. Flaherty and Yvonne M. Flaherty and Daniel J. Flaherty and Michael P. Flaherty Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank Lien/Judgment Holders: Resurgence Financial LLC Anchor Bank fsb JH Larson Electrical Company Ferguson Enterprises Regional Business Fund Inc Capital One Bank USA Dept. of Workforce Development

YEAR TAX

2008 SC 2008

005 Village of Clayton 112-00081-0000 Lots 1-10 Block 3 Lots 1-10 Block 4 Lots 13-24 Block 5 First Addition

Owner: Curtis Ventures LLC 2008 Land Contract: SC 2008 James T. Simon & Lois J. Simon Mortgage Holder: Citizens State Bank Lien/Judgment Holder: Bull Dozin

006 Village of Clayton 112-00330-0000 Lot 20 Berghammer and Matson Add V650 PG333

Owner: Lee Gregory Harris & Rose Castona Mortgage Holder: Village of Clayton c/o Cedar Corp.

Land Contract Holder: Leonard E. Harris and O. Geraldine Harris

007 Village of Clear Lake 113-00227-0200 Unit B Jewel Town Condominium I

Owner: Marvin L. Burton Mortgage Holder: Dairy State Bank

AMT. TAX CERT.#

1,371.74 165.00

2282

INT. RATE

NO. DESCRIPTION

12% Annually

431.46 165.00

2293

12% Annually

2008 SC 2008

2,290.44 165.00

2319

12% Annually

2008 SC 2008

2,000.73 165.00

2338

12% Annually

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YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT.#

INT. RATE

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LIST OF TAX LIENS OF POLK COUNTY BEING FORECLOSED BY PROCEEDING IN REM 2012-4 (cont’d.)

NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

016 Village of Frederic 126-00537-0100 Sec 34 T37 R17 Lot 1 CSM 4140

Owner: Steven Harrison

017 Village of Frederic 126-00577-0110 Sec 27 T37 R17 Lot 2 CSM 3736

Owner: Sally Rose aka Sally Miller Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

018 Village of Luck 146-00167-0000 Pt Lots 3 & 4 Second Addition Lawson City

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT.#

INT. RATE

2008 SC 2008

144.95 165.00

2443

12% Annually

2008

1,497.78

2454

12% Annually

Owners: Douglas G. Johnson & Lori A. Johnson Mortgage Holders: Rural American Bank - Luck Village of Luck

2008 SC 2008

629.12 165.00

2468

12% Annually

019 Village of Luck 146-00172-0000 Pt Lot 1 Block 15 Third Addition to the Plat of Lawson City

Owner: Pearl Burton Mortgage Holder: Village of Luck

2007 SC 2007

800.67 165.00

2305

12% Annually

020 Village of Luck 146-00266-0000 Lot 12 Block 4 Plat of Lawson

Owner: Johnson Rental Prop., Inc. 2008 Mortgage Holder: SC 2008 Cherokee State Bank

462.14 165.00

2476

12% Annually

021 Village of Luck 146-00453-0000 Sec 27 T36 R17 Lot 3 CSM 104

Owners: John M. Harri & Judy L. Harri Land Contract Holder: Eldore R. Trulson

2008 SC 2008

2,331.11 165.00

2482

12% Annually

022 Village of Milltown 151-00216-0000 (combined into 151-00219-0000) Sec 8 T35 R17 Pt SW SW

Owner: Mark P. Forster Mortgage Holders: Gordon Meland & Vida Meland Lien/Judgment Holders: State of Wisconsin DNR Bobbye Svitak Cumberland Memorial Hospital Dept. of Workforce Development Dept. of the Treasury – IRS

2007 SC 2007

293.81 165.00

2351

12% Annually

023 Village of Milltown 151-00235-0000 Pt Lot 3 CSM 337

Owner: DLM Companies, Inc Lien/Judgment Holders: Dept. of Revenue Society Insurance Dept. of Workforce Development

2005 DC 2005 SC 2005

204.85 1,054.94 165.00

1881 1881

12% Annually 12% Annually

024 Village of Milltown 151-00242-0000 Sec 8 T35 R 17 Pt SE SW Pt Lot 1 CSM 1983

Owners: Donald L. Michaelson & Laura S. Michaelson Mortgage Holder: Emmert & Sons Lien/Judgment Holders: Dept. of the Treasury – IRS Dept. of Workforce Development Dept. of Revenue Polk County Clerk of Courts Wisconsin Dept. of Justice Capital One Bank

2008

853.75

2522

12% Annually

025 Village of Milltown 151-00430-0000 Lot 38 Pixie Ac. Mobile Home Second Addition

Owner: Debbra White Mortgage Holder: Curtis Lunde Lien/Judgment Holders: The RiverBank Amery Housing Authority Dept. of Workforce Development

2008 SC 2008

267.78 165.00

2546

12% Annually

026 Village of Milltown 151-00437-0000 Lot 45 Pixie Ac. Mobile Home Second Addition

Owners: Phillip S. Wheeler & 2008 Vicky L. Wheeler SC 2008 Mortgage Holder: AVCO Financial Services of Wis. Inc.

703.82 165.00

2549

12% Annually

027 Village of Milltown 151-00439-0000 Lot 47 Pixie Ac. Mobile Home Second Addition

Owners: Gary R. Hibbard & 2008 Mary .A Hibbard SC 2008 Mortgage Holders: William Erickson & Christine Erickson Lien/Judgment Holders: The RiverBank CitiBank (South Dakota) Barclays Bank Delaware Capital One Bank USA NA

358.01 165.00

2550

12% Annually

028 Village of Osceola 165-00108-0000 Pt Lot 3 Block 18 Original Plat

Owner: John W. O’Shaughnessy Land Contract Holders: Thomas D. Rogers & Margaret A. Rogers

2008 SA 2008 DC 2008 SC 2008

2,578.56 590.27 846.65 165.00

2558 2558 2558

12% Annually 12% Annually 12% Annually

029 Village of Osceola 165-00582-0000 Pt Outlot 162

Owner: Marcel Eibensteiner Mortgage Holders: Builders Develop. & Finance Inc. U.S. Bank, National Association

2008 SA 2008 SC 2008

2,943.91 16,799.30 165.00

2585 2585

12% Annually 12% Annually

030 Village of Osceola 165-00592-0000 Pt Outlot 165, Outlot Plat

Owner: Wandsnider Prop. LLC

2008 SA 2008 SC 2008

3,034.76 175.36 165.00

2586 2586

12% Annually 12% Annually

NO. DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX CERT.#

INT. RATE

031 Village of Osceola 165-00601-0130 Unit 130 Osceola Cottages Condominium

Owner: JMS Property Management Inc. Mortgage Holder: First State Bank of Wyoming

2008 SC 2008

319.27 165.00

2591

12% Annually

032 Village of Osceola 165-00612-0000 Outlot 176, Outlot Plat

Owner: Marcel Eibensteiner Mortgage Holders: Builders Develop. & Finance Inc. U.S. Bank, National Association

2008 SA 2008 SC 2008

224.23 39,696.86 165.00

2607 2607

12% Annually 12% Annually

033 Village of Osceola 165-00613-0000 Outlot 177, Outlot Plat

Owner: Marcel Eibensteiner Mortgage Holders: Builders Develop. & Finance Inc. U.S. Bank, National Association

2008 SA 2008 SC 2008

131.45 39,685.81 165.00

2608 2608

12% Annually 12% Annually

034 Village of Osceola Owners: Steven G. Carlson & 2008 165-00756-0000 Roberta L. Carlson SA 2008 Lot 30 Smith’s Addition Mortgage Holder: DC 2008 Household Finance Corporation III SC 2008 Lien/Judgment Holder: Capital One Bank USA

2,371.86 141.52 728.88 165.00

2617 2617 2617

12% Annually 12% Annually 12% Annually

2008

838.16

2905

12% Annually

035 City of Amery 201-00195-0000 Pt Lots 11 & 12 Block One

Owners: Patrick L. Haley & Jennifer L. Haley Mortgage Holder: Regional Business Fund Inc.

036 City of Amery 201-00206-0000 Pt Lot 11, Block 2 First Addition

Owners: Kenneth L. Sheldahl & Lila F. Sheldahl

2008 SC 2008

2,701.40 165.00

2906

12% Annually

037 City of Amery 201-00793-0000 Sec 28 T33 R16 Pt SE NW

Owner: Geraldine E. Holland Mortgage Holder: Bank of New York Trust Co. NA

2008 SA 2008 DC 2008 SC 2008

1,815.60 22.22 220.58 165.00

2973 2973 2973

12% Annually 12% Annually 12% Annually

038 City of Amery 201-00938-0000 Sec 33 T33 R16 Pt NE NE

Owners: Wayne D. Boe & Deborah K. Boe Lien/Judgment Holders: Household Finance

2008 SC 2008

2.38 165.00

2979

12% Annually

039 City of St. Croix Falls 281-00083-0000 Pt Lot 12, Block 53 First Addition

Owners: Lynette Chamernick & 2008 Michael J. Chamernick SC 2008 Mortgage Holders: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, acting as nominee for American Mortgage Network Inc. U.S. Bank National Association

29.19 165.00

3056

12% Annually

040 City of St. Croix Falls 281-00476-0000 Sec 19 T34 R18 Pt Block G McCourt’s Addition

Owners: Relan &/or Kathy L. Grove 2008 Mortgage Holder: SA 2008 Mary Harriet Egan Commers DC 2008 SC 2008

77.85 143.42 868.54 165.00

3091 3091 3091

12% Annually 12% Annually 12% Annually

041 City of St. Croix Falls 281-00523-0000 Lots 5 & 6, Block 15 Original Plat

Owners: Relan &/or Kathy L. Grove 2008 Mortgage Holder: SC 2008 Mary Harriet Egan Commers

1,584.34 165.00

3092

12% Annually

042 City of St. Croix Falls 281-00787-0000 Pt Lots 22, 23 & 24 Block 47 Original Plat

Owners: Jacki L. Curry & Richard F. Vezina Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank

2008 SC 2008

3,028.38 165.00

3109

12% Annually

043 City of St. Croix Falls 281-01124-0020 Outlot 2, High View

Owners: Gregory K. Radefeldt & Nancy L. Radefeldt

2008 SC 2008

204.36 165.00

3137

12% Annually

044 City of St. Croix Falls 281-01124-0030 Outlot 3, High View

Owners: Gregory K. Radefeldt & Nancy L. Radefeldt

2008 SC 2008

58.40 165.00

3138

12% Annually

045 City of St. Croix Falls 281-01175-0000 Lot 1 and Outlot 1 CSM 821

Owners: John Wright aka 2008 J.M. Wright, aka John M. Wright SC 2008 Mortgage Holder: Polk County Bank Lien/Judgment Holders: Milwaukee County Child Support Agency Integrity Mutual Ins. Co. HSBC Bank Nevada NA

866.15 165.00

3142

12% Annually

046 City of St. Croix Falls 281-01396-0000 Sec 33 T34 R18 Pt SW NE

Owner: Biermann Investment LLC 2007 Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank SA 2007 Lien/Judgment Holders: SC 2007 The RiverBank

1,871.33 63,134.60 165.00

2903 2903

12% Annually 12% Annually

047 City of St. Croix Falls 281-01399-0000 Sec 33 T34 R18 Pt SE NW

Owner: Biermann Investment LLC 2007 Mortgage Holder: The RiverBank SA 2007 Lien/Judgment Holders: SC 2007 The RiverBank

1,770.27 51,397.30 165.00

2907 2907

12% Annually 12% Annually

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Students of the Week GRANTSBURG

FREDERIC

Gunnar Schumacher has been chosen Frederic Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in first grade and the son of Mark and Amber Schumacher.

Some of Gunnar’s favorite activities in school are reading, math and science. He demonstrates exceptional classroom behavior and always tries his personal best. He is kind to his friends and is always willing to help. When Gunnar grows up, he would like to be a pizza maker.

Colton den Hoed has been chosen Frederic Middle School’s student of the week. He is in sixth grade and the son of Walt and Denise den Hoed. Colton is involved in basketball, 4-H and working on the farm. He enjoys playing basketball. He is hardworking, positive, helpful and likes to laugh and joke with people. His future plans include working on the farm. His greatest influence in his life is his brother.

Leah Engebretson has been chosen Frederic High School’s student of the week. She is a senior and the daughter of Dale and Penny Engebretson. Leah is involved in volleyball, track, cross country, choir, show choir, forensics, youth group, dance line and is 2nd princess for Miss Frederic.

She enjoys hanging out with friends and family, dance, driving with the window down, loud music and singing in the shower. She is creative and has determination.

Katelynn Clark has been chosen Grantsburg Elementary School’s student of the week.

She is in second grade and the daughter of Roy and Lynn Clark.

Katelynn is very responsible and helpful in the classroom. She is a very serious student who works hard and always has her work done. When a student needs help, Katelynn is willing to help them. She is friendly, outgoing and polite. She is a terrific role model for all other students.

LUCK

Aaron Gilhoi has been chosen Luck Elementary School’s student of the week. He is the son of Jennifer and Jay Gilhoi. Aaron comes to school alert and ready to learn. His favorite subject is math. Outside of school Aaron likes to play with Legos and to play the Wii.

ST. CROIX FALLS

Maxwell Dehmer has been chosen Luck Middle School’s student of the week. He is in eighth grade and the son of Mark and Cassie Dehmer. Maxwell is polite and always has a smile on his face. He enjoys playing on the computer, fixing things, riding in the semi with his dad and playing hockey with friends. His greatest influences in his life are his parents.

Jinny Pairoh has been chosen Luck High School’s student of the week. She is a sophomore and the daughter of Suwan and Suphajin Jiyangkool and is a foreign exchange student from Thailand staying with the Martin and Kathryn Dikkers family. Jinny is a model student in intro to art. She always works hard. She enjoys drawing. Her future plans are to go back to Thailand, finish her last year of school and go to college.

Kristin Petherbridge has been chosen St. Croix Falls Middle School’s student of the week.

She is in seventh grade and the daughter of Mike and Julie Petherbridge. She has one sister and four brothers. Her pets include a horse, hamster, cows, chickens and a dog. She is involved in basketball and acting.

Art is her favorite subject. She lives on an organic dairy farm.

Kristin is very caring, sweet, personable and a bright student.

Sherice Hartley has been chosen Grantsburg High School’s student of the week. She is a freshman and the daughter of Anna and Pat Whited. Sherice is a classroom leader, has a delightful personality, is responsible, has a positive attitude and is a good time manager. She works part time at Hollar Back Ranch. She enjoys hunting, fishing, four-wheeling, snowmobiling, swimming, jet skiing and anything outdoors. She plans to go to college for cosmetology.

Casey French has been chosen St. Croix Falls High School’s student of the week. He is a freshman and the son of Corey and Bobbi French. He has an older sister and brother and a younger brother. Casey enjoys hunting, Rubik’s cube, weight lifting and soccer. He enjoys baseball and football.

WEBSTER

SIREN

McCoy Maslow has been chosen Siren Elementary School’s student of the week. McCoy is a very hard worker. He is very organized and always has his work done on time.

He is always willing to help.

McCoy has worked very hard this year to become a great reader and writer. He has read the entire “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series at least twice this year.

Raven McDaniel has been chosen Grantsburg Middle School’s student of the week. She is in sixth grade and the daughter of Kori and Chad McDaniel. Raven is very hardworking, diligent, responsible, she has a great sense of humor, and is a great help in the classroom. Her favorite class is art. She enjoys reading, drawing and spending time with friends. She is active in volleyball, soccer, horseback riding and gymnastics.

Michelle Dalsveen has been chosen Siren Middle School’s student of the week. She is in eighth grade and the daughter of Julie and Tony Dalsveen. Michelle is quiet, takes pride in her work and strives to always do her very best. Her favorite subject is science. She is involved in volleyball, basketball, track and band. She enjoys riding bike and riding her horses.

Gage Lindemann has been chosen Siren High School’s student of the week. He the son of Bert Lindemann and Denise LaSarge.

Gage has a very easygoing attitude and brings an interesting perspective to classroom discussions. In the future, he would like to work for the DNR.

Jacob Miroslaw has been chosen Webster Elementary School’s student of the week. He is the son of Bill and Jenni Miroslaw. Jacob enjoys learning about numbers and is very good at adding and subtracting. He is very kind toward others and uses great manners. When not in school, Jacob enjoys spending time with his family and taking vacations to water parks. When he grows up he would like to be a baseball player.

Daniel Okes has been chosen Webster Middle School’s student of the week. He is in eighth grade and the son of David and Diane Okes. Dan has become a leader both in and out of the classroom.

He is a hard worker and very respectful. Dan played football last fall and lifted weights all winter after school with the best attendance recorded in the weight room. He is involved in football and track. He enjoys fishing, hunting and anything outside.

Ecem Koseleci has been chosen Webster High School’s student of the week. She is a junior and the daughter of Lale and Resit Koseleci. Her host parents are Dean and Chris Phernetton. Ecem is a foreign exchange student from Turkey. She gets along well with everyone. She is always positive, upbeat, smiling and willing to help.

She is involved in choir. She enjoys weight training, reading and playing guitar.

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Taylor Calhoun has been chosen Unity Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in first grade and the son of Tashia and Jay Calhoun. Taylor is an allaround star student. He is helpful, kind and has a passion for learning. He is respectful to adults and peers.

Langdon O’Geay has been chosen Unity Middle School’s student of the week. He is in seventh grade and the son of Larry O’Geay. He has a creative mind and works very hard. He is a positive role model for his peers, his problem-solving skills are impressive and he is kind to others.

Austin Ostby has been chosen Unity High School’s student of the week. He is a senior and the son of Denise and Vaughn. He enjoys fishing and biking. His favorite subject is math. After high school he plans on going into the Marines. He resides in Balsam Lake.

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Happenings in the Upper St. Croix Valley communities

Coming events APRIL

Table for two

THURS. & FRI./12 & 13

the value of your old coins at the library, 1-3 p.m.

Clam Falls

• Coffee hour at Clam Falls Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.

Frederic

Grantsburg

• American Cancer Society Walk/Run committee meeting in the Upper Fireside Room at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 4:30 p.m., 715-653-2684.

• AARP tax help at the library. Call for appointment, 715463-2244.

THURSDAY/12

Luck

• Ruby’s Pantry at the bus garage. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Distribution noon-1 p.m., www.rubyspantry.org, 715472-2535.

Centuria

• Adult grief support group meeting at Holy Trinity Church, 6:30 p.m., 715-483-3363.

Milltown

Luck

• The Compassionate Friends Chapter of the Northwoods meet at Milltown Lutheran Church, 7 p.m., 715553-1152, www.compassionatefriends.org.

• NARFE dinner meeting at Hog Wild. RSVP by Mon., April 9, noon, 715-327-8658.

Milltown

St. Croix Falls

• Friends of the Library meeting, 6:30 p.m.

• Potluck 11 a.m. and meeting at the senior center.

• Bowls of Hope fundraiser at high school, 5:307:30 p.m., 715-483-9823 Ext. 1204.

Siren

• Tax help at the senior center, 715-349-7810.

FRI. & SAT./13 & 14

Webster

St. Croix Falls

• Burnett County Democrats meeting at Whitetail Wilderness Resort. Dinner 6 p.m., meeting 7-9 p.m.

• Supernatural St. Croix Falls - A Paranormal Event at the library. Chad Lewis presentation Fri. at 7 p.m. Kids activities Sat., www.stcroixfallslibrary.org, 715-483-1777.

WEDNESDAY/18 Siren

FRI.-SUN./13-15

• Potluck at the senior center.

• Poverty Task Force meeting at the government center, 1 p.m.

Amery

• Gun show at the hockey arena. Fri. 3-9 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.5 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 715-268-4525.

THURS. & FRI./19 & 20

Grantsburg

Amery

• School play at the high school, “Everybody Loves Opal.” Fri. and Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m.

• Annual rummage sale at Centennial Hall. Thurs. 8 a.m.3 p.m., Fri. 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

FRIDAY/13

Milltown

Frederic

• AARP tax help at the library. Call for appointment.

1-4 p.m., 715-327-4979.

Balsam Lake

• Poco Penners meeting at the justice center, 2 p.m., 715483-9738.

St. Croix Falls

• Fish fry at the American Legion Post 143, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

SAT. & SUN./14 & 15 Siren

• “Sleeping Beauty” in the school auditorium. Sat. at 7 p.m.; Sun. at 1 p.m., 715-220-6471.

SATURDAY/14 Amery

• Ruby’s Pantry at Congregational Church. Register 8:30 a.m. Distribution 9 a.m., $15 donation, 715-268-7390.

• Baby & Beyond indoor sale at the Centennial Hall, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Balsam Lutheran Church presents “Courier,” good old gospel music, 7 p.m.

• River’s Rally fundraiser acoustic show at Cricket’s.

Social hour 6 p.m.; concert 7 p.m., 715-553-0212, www.riversrally.org.

The mystery of why bird feeders at the Lokker home in rural Webster were always empty was solved this past week when these two were caught in the act in the front yard. - Photo by Patsy Lokker

Dresser

• Dresser, Osceola & Garfield Fire Assoc. spaghetti dinner at the Dresser fire hall, 4-7 p.m.

Frederic

• Open stage at Frederic Art Center, fredericarts.org, 7:30 p.m.

• Sign-up deadline for Frederic Arts - sponsored bus trip to American Craft Council Show and Minneapolis Institute of Art on Sat., April 20. 715-327-4743.

• Woodland Chorale “Music of the Spirit and of the Heart” at the high school, 7:30 p.m.

Grantsburg

• Crex Meadows Nature Photography Club meets at Crex, 10 a.m.-noon, 715-463-2739.

• Pinko Jam, 11 a.m.-?.

Luck

• EMT smelt fry at the fire hall. Food 3:30-7 p.m. Auction 7:30 p.m.

It’s kindergarten circus time

Milltown

• Fishing swap meet, 49 West Main St., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 715-825-3314.

• Legion Auxiliary craft sale at the community center, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 715-825-3423.

• Storyteller Tracy Chipman at the library, 11 a.m., 715825-2313.

Siren

• Electronics and appliance recycling event at Timbers Theater parking lot, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 715-483-2700.

• Drop-off day for Lions yard sale donations at their building, 9 a.m.-noon, 715-349-2400.

• Moose scholarship spaghetti fundraiser at the lodge, 4:30-7:30 p.m.

St. Croix Falls

• Hingepoint meeting for men battling sexual addictions, at River Valley Christian Church, 9 a.m.-noon, 715483-5378.

• Library fundraising costume ball at the Dalles House, 8:30 p.m., www.stscroixfallslibrary.org, 715-483-1777.

• Lions White Cane Day at MarketPlace and Wal-Mart, 9 a.m.-noon.

THURS.-SUN./19-22 St. Croix Falls

• “Alice in Wonderland.” Thurs.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m., 715-483-3387, www.festivaltheatre.org.

THURSDAY/19 Luck

• Kindergarten registration at the cafeteria, 7 p.m., 715472-2153, Ext. 108.

St. Croix Falls

• Diabetes support group at the medical center, 6-8 p.m., 715-483-0431.

FRIDAY/20 Centuria

• Electronics and appliance recycling event at Polk-Burnett Co-op parking lot, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 715-483-2700.

Milltown

• Fish fry at United VFW 6856, 4:30-7 p.m.

St. Croix Falls

• Earth Day at the Recycling Center, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 715-485-9294.

Turtle Lake

• Smelt fry at the Legion, 4-8:30 p.m., 715-986-4631.

Webster

• Used book sale at the library, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 715-8667697.

SUNDAY/15 Danbury

• Heritage discovery workshop at Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park. RSVP by April 11, 5-8 p.m., 715-386-9490.

Frederic

• Tammi’s Wildlife Rescue fundraiser at the senior center & pavilion, noon-4 p.m., 715-653-2592.

Siren

• Head Injury Support Goup at Siren Covenant Church, 1-2:30 p.m., 715-349-8985.

St. Croix Falls

• Taco feed at senior center, 12:30 p.m.

• Breakfast served at the American Legion Post 143 from 8 a.m.-noon.

West Sweden

• Taste of West Sweden, guitar service 10 a.m., brunch 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at Grace Lutheran.

MONDAY/16 Balsam Lake

• Polk County free legal clinic at the justice center, 715684-4545.

• Polk County Sportsmen’s Club meeting at the American Legion Hall, 7 p.m.

Webster

• After Five Christian Women’s Fellowship to meet at First Baptist Church, 6:30 p.m. RSVP to 715-566-0081.

Ringmasters Roman Lahti and Tristen Simonsen would like to invite everyone to the one and only Frederic Kindergarten Circus for a night of thrills and chills for young and old! We can't wait to see you there on Thursday, April 19 at 7 p.m. - Photo submitted

• Unity pre-K & kindergarten registration at the elementary school, 715-825-201, Ext. 3500 for appointment.

TUESDAY/17 Centuria

• Join the Fishbowl Wooden Nickel Coin Club to learn

ONGOING Every Day

AA &/or AlAnon, Polk & Burnett counties, 715-931-8262 for time/location. Amery, 715-268-8431.

Divorce care support group at Apple River Community Church, 715-268-8360, 715-268-2176.

Every Monday

Indianhead Barbershop Chorus meets at the Balsam Lake Government Center, 7:30 p.m., 715-483-9202.

Baby and Me class - Amery Medical Center, 1-2 p.m.

Grief Share support group at Centennial Hall, Amery, 715-268-2176 or 715-268-8360.

Moms In Touch International, First Baptist, Amery, 2 - 3 p.m., 715-268-5408, www.momsintouch.com

Partners of Veterans women’s support group, Counseling Associates, Siren, 1-2:30 p.m., 715-349-8575.

Play group for children and caretakers at the Burnett County Family Resource Center, 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Every Tuesday

Bingo - Burnett County Moose Lodge, Siren, 6 p.m.

Survivors of domestic violence & sexual assault support group, Polk Co., 800-261-7233, 6-7:30 p.m.

Anger management group at Amery Regional Medical Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 715-268-4094.

Every Wednesday

Women of Hope, cancer support group, at SCRMC, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., 715-483-0431.

Free playtime with your toddler at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church,10-11:30 a.m., 715-557-0630.

Every Thursday

Breastfeeding support group at the St. Croix Regional Medical Center, 2-3:30 p.m., 715-483-0431.

Play group for children and caretakers at the Burnett County Family Resource Center, 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Every Saturday

AA meets at the West Denmark Lutheran Church, rural Luck, 9 - 10 a.m.