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New county board chairs sworn in Don Taylor elected in Burnett, Wm. Johnson IV in Polk County Page 3

Wildfifirre burns 113 acres Northwest Passage: “In a New Light” Page 39

30 years ago: historic fifirres engulfed area Currents feature

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources personnel along with the Grantsburg, Cushing, Siren, and Webster fire departments battled a 113-acre forest fire near the intersection of Skog Road and Thorson Road in the town of Grantsburg on Thursday, April 15. Strong winds at the time of the fire complicated containment efforts. “The fire was moving rapidly east when we arrived on the scene,” stated Grantsburg DNR Forestry Technician Jim Ulmaniec. No structures were damaged or destroyed by the fire. The fire danger is currently very high and burning permits are now suspended.

“We need rain, and a lot of it, to change our current fire situation,” said Ulmaniec. “This is the second fire over 100 acres in the Grantsburg area in the last two weeks, conditions are dangerous.” - Photo courtesy DNR

Administrator addresses incident

A house on a shady knoll Currents, page 13

Student comment, Facebook post, create concern Page 16

Admission stands Miranda rights waiver ruled voluntary in Rouillard case Page 16

Troop sendoff at Fort McCoy Page 39

Ben and Deanna Wheeler, with their month-old son, Asher. Last year the Wheelers lost their firstborn son to SIDS, and are honoring his memory with an event to help others. - Photo by Mary Stirrat

Good from tragedy Milltown couple organizes River’s Run and Ride Rally in honor of River Daniel Wheeler

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by Mary Stirrat MILLTOWN — One year ago on April 30, Ben and Deanna Wheeler of Milltown rejoiced at the birth of their son, River Daniel. He lived

only six days, taken by sudden infant death syndrome.

To honor his life and to celebrate his birthday, the Wheelers are holding the first-annual River’s Run and Ride Rally in Milltown Saturday, May 1.

The event won’t just honor River for a day each year. The money raised that day will help other people who are facing tough times, touching countless lives in seen and

See Rally, page 4

O’Hare enters race Polk sheriff’s sergeant seeks sheriff’s job Page 2

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O’Hare announces candidacy for Polk County Sheriff

POLK COUNTY - Tim O’Hare, Polk County Sheriff’s Department sergeant, announced his candidacy for Polk County Sheriff on April 16.

O’Hare said he believes his leadership experience, his integrity and his selfless dedication to duty makes him an excellent candidate for sheriff. He backs these statements with his extensive military and professional law enforcement background. O’Hare is a retired office from the Wisconsin Air National Guard. He served just under 22 years in the military with most of those years being in command of high-profile units.

O’Hare was the unit commander for Bravo Company 1-128 out of New Richmond. He also is an honor graduate from the U.S. Army Sniper School. He has won state, national and international awards as a member of the U.S. National Guard International Combat Shooting Team. In 2004-05 he was deployed in the Sunni Triangle region of Iraq as a Scout/Sniper Section Leader and was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge. O’Hare retired from service in 2006 and is now a life member of the VFW Post in Milltown.

O’Hare worked as a patrol officer and a DARE officer for the village of Osceola for 10 years. In 2004, just prior to his deployment, he was hired by the Polk County Sheriff’s Department. There he has served as a patrol deputy, process server, investigator and is currently a patrol sergeant. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in economics from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire.

O’Hare says that it is apparent that the sheriff’s department has been getting a lot of attention lately. Much issue has been made in regar to the line staff versus the management.

“To me, I see it as a leadership and integrity issue,” O’Hare noted. He went on to say that the focus of the department

needs to be more about getting out there and doing the job of protecting the public instead of becoming mired in a series of internal conflicts. He said these issues are coming at a big cost to the taxpayer, a cost to which taxpayers are Tim O’Hare deriving little benefit.

“In times like these, we need to be more fiscally responsible than ever before. We cannot waste money by being subject to preventable civil litigations, where key decisions could have made a difference.”

O’Hare said he feels that through strong leadership. professionalism and teamwork he can move the Polk County Sheriff’s Department forward in a positive and productive manner.

“Upon returning home from overseas, I see things with a greater clarity, and have a stronger sense of purpose than ever before,” O’Hare said. He said he is totally committed to the challenge that this election will be and is excited and energized at the potential of its outcome or the citizens of the county. “I cannot believe the support that has been shown in just the little time since I made my decision to step forward.”

O’Hare, 42, has lived in rural Osceola for 14 years with his wife, Louise. They have been married for 18 years and have two children, a son Ian, 13, and a daughter, Anna, 8.

He and his family are members of Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser. He is an avid sportsman who likes to fish Lake Michigan for salmon as well as local lakes for what he can catch. He works at restoring a 1973 Z28 Camaro and in the fall he enjoys duck hunting, bow hunting, Badger and Packer football.

The Tim O’Hare for Polk County Sheriff campaign is currently staffed by Joey Monson from the Clayton area as the campaign manager and retird State Trooper Joan Peterson from the Frederic area, as the campaign treasurer. The campaign has a Facebook page that can be found under Tim O’Hare and a Web site will be established soon.

“We are looking for motivated people to assist in the campaign as they can. Please contact us,” O’Hare said. - from the O’Hare for Polk County Sheriff campaign

Bridge work means detour OSCEOLA – Motorists will experience detours around the Hwy. 243 bridge spanning the St. Croix River between Minnesota and Wisconsin beginning Tuesday, April 27, when the Minnesota Department of Transportation closes the bridge for deck and steel repairs. Motorists will be detoured through Taylors Falls, Minn., on Hwy. 8 in Minnesota and Hwy. 35 in Wisconsin.

The Hwy. 243 bridge will reopen by the end of May, weather permitting.

After the bridge reopens pavement resurfacing will continue on the Minnesota side approach road and flaggers will direct traffic until late July. - from WisDOT

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Republican slate growing for November election

by Gregg Westigard BURNETT / POLK COUNTIES – Tim O’Hare, Osceola, filed his campaign papers Monday as a Republican candidate for Polk County Sheriff. O’Hare, a deputy sheriff, is the first candidate for the fall election to file his nomination papers for the fall election with the Polk Countyclerk. The county offices of sheriff and clerk of court will be on the November ballot.

Several other Republican candidates for area offices are listed on the Wisconsin

Election Board Web site as registered candidates. Dan Mielke has filed for the 7th Congressional District seat. Dane Deutsch is running for the 25th state Senate seat that includes northern Burnett County and part of Polk County. Erik Severson has filed for the 28th Assembly District seat that includes most of Polk County and the southern part of Burnett. And Don Quinton is running in the 75th Assembly District that includes a small part of eastern Polk County. In addition, a number of candidates have registered for

the offices of governor and United senator.

The election season starts June 1 when candidates can start collecting signatures on their nomination papers. While new candidates must register their campaigns as soon as they decide to seek office, incumbent candidates do not need to re-register until that date. More candidates are expected to register during the coming month.

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Organizers of a new Web site about Gaylord Nelson and the first Earth Day report it’s getting tens of thousands of hits per day. The site - nelsonearthday.net - is run by the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at the UW-Madison. The site includes film, audio, photographs and other items about former Wisconsin Sen. and Earth Day founder Gaylord Nelson, including a 1970 clip of him speaking about the growing interest in environmental issues in Milwaukee. Nelson’s daughter, Tia Nelson, helped provide some of the material for the site and raised some of the $50,000 needed to put the site together. She says she hopes the information is still relevant, including how some major environmental laws were drafted. She adds one lesson she’s learned from compiling the site, is that it’s impossible to know the outcome of one’s actions. She says her father never imagined that Earth Day would be observed for 40 years, around the globe. - info by Chuck Quirmbach/Wisconsin Public Radio

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MADISON – It was 30 years ago this week that one of the largest wildfires in state occurred in Burnett and Washburn counties (see Currents feature). The fact another fire of that magnitude has not occurred since then is a testament to the dedication of area forest rangers. Wildfire season is under way in Wisconsin and April 19-23 has been designated as “Wildfire Prevention Week, with the theme Wildfires Cost You to remind the public that all unwanted, human-caused wildfires cost everyone by the potential loss to natural resources, property and even lives. “With the dry weather conditions and spotty rainfall, we have seen a consistent number of wildfires caused by careless debris burning, improper ash disposal, and arson,” said Trent Marty, director of forest protection for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. To take a proactive approach, the DNR has been and will continue to suspend burning permits in many counties until the fire danger improves.

Avoid parking or operating hot equipment on dry grass and be certain to report any suspicious activity to local law enforcement immediately. Under DNR law, anyone found burning without a permit is subject to a $175 fine. Those responsible for starting a wildfire are liable for all suppression costs. DNR burning permits are free. Burning permit information and the current fire danger information is available on the DNR Web site (a link to the site is on the Leader’s Web site at theleader.net). Or call the DNR’s toll-free hotline at 888-WIS-BURN (947-2876). - with information from DNR ••• DANBURY - Approximately 150 construction workers are expected to be working on the new casino in Danbury this week, as the St. Croix Tribe aims to finish the project by July 1. The $60-plus million development will include a convention center, a 50-room hotel with an indoor pool and a casino with more than 400 slot machines, a new restaurant and more. - with submitted information ••• FREDERIC/LUCK – Luck Loaves and Fishes and Frederic Area Food Shelf are participating in this year’s Alan Shawn Feinstein program, which means all food items donated

by April 30 will count toward a donation from the Feinstein Foundation. Drop-off locations for the Luck Loaves and Fishes are all area churches or at the food shelf on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Contact Vivian Brahmer at 715-472-2003 with any questions. Frederic Area Food Shelf donations may be dropped at U.S. Bank, Bremer Bank, Affordable Quality, Frederic Public Library, Frederic Grocery and any church in the area or at the food shelf on Thursdays from 2 to 6 p.m.

Contact LaVonne Boyer at 715-327-4915 or Anita Peterson at 715-327-4718 with any questions. – submitted ••• BURNETT COUNTY – VFW Ladies Auxiliary to VFW will meet in Siren at the VFW Hall, on east Main Street, the second Wednesday of the month. Wives, daughters and grandmothers, of men and women currently serving or in the past who have served as veterans of foreign wars, are invited. The next meeting is Wednesday, May 12, at 7:30 p.m.

For more info please call Barb McAulley at 715-656-4040. - submitted ••• CORRECTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS: In last week’s story on the opening of the Nuthouse Deli in Siren there was a statement attributed to the new owners, Jean and Peter Koelz, that inadvertently may have misrepresented the services offered by Adventures Restaurant. The statement said there is “a real demand for smaller-scale services, such as breakfast buffets at the hotel, box lunches for meetings and weekend menu planning/meal kits for ladies retreats and scrapbooking groups.” Adventures Catering, notes owners Gary and Juli Kannenberg, is a full-service caterer offering food, service and planning for everything from boxed lunches and party trays to business meetings, retreats and weddings, at the location of the customer’s choice.

••• Roger Miller and his son, Todd, each served 30 years as an EMTs for North Land Municipal Ambulance Service in Frederic and were recently given plaques from the ambulance service in honor of their service. Both Roger and Todd retired from the ambulance service in 2009. Last week’s photo caption may have been read to mean the total of both men’s years of service totaled 30. We apologize for the error.

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Don Taylor new Burnett County chair

UTVs now allowed in county

by Sherill Summer SIREN - The Burnett County Board of Supervisors met for the first time after the election earlier this month on Tuesday, April 20. Four new supervisors, Dorothy Richard, Jim Sundquist, Don Taylor and Clifford (Larry) Main, joined the 17 returning supervisors in the oath of office.

The first order of business after the oath of office was to elect chairman of the board for the next two years. The chairman for the last two years, Phil Lindeman, was nominated for another term as was newly elected Supervisor Don Taylor. In a secret ballot, the supervisors elected Taylor, a former sheriff and longtime deputy, as the new chairman with 13 votes to Lindeman’s eight votes.

In subsequent ballots, Ed Peterson was elected as first vice chairman and Rick Anderson was elected as second vice chairman.

The Burnett County Board has a new chairman. Don Taylor, who is newly elected to the Burnett County Board of Supervisors this month, was elected to the chairman position by his fellow supervisors. - Photo by Sherill Summer The supervisors then passed a resolution changing a paragraph of the standing rules for the county. The standing

rules record how the county government operates, and the paragraph that was changed outlines the assignment of supervisors to the administration committee, the committee that often has final votes on issues within the county.

Previously, the standing rules automatically assigned the county chairperson, the first vice chairperson and second vice chairperson to the administration committee along with four other supervisors.

The standing rules now simply state that there are seven supervisors assigned to the committee.

The resolution changing the standing rules was first considered in the administarion committee the day before, Monday, April 19. In addition to the paragraph outlining the assignments to the administration committee, mentioned above, changes to a second paragraph describing how appointments are made to all the committees was considered. This paragraph authorizes the county chairperson to assign the com-

See Burnett chair, page 4

William Johnson new Polk County chair

New officers, many committee changes

by Gregg Westigard BALSAM LAKE – William Johnson was elected the new chair of the Polk County Board Tuesday, April 20, as the new county board took office and selected its officers and governing committees. Although only five seats changed hands in the April 6 election, the lowest number since 1998, the board also elected new vice chairs and changed over half the members on five The new Polk County Board officers (L to R) Ken Sample, first vice chair; of the 10 committees.

Dean Johansen, second vice chair; and William Johnson, county board chair.

Johnson defeated Larry Jepsen for the - Photo by Gregg Westigard chair position, receiving 15 votes to Jepsen’s 7. One new supervisor, Kris- served 10 years and is second only to there serving the county’s interests. tine Kremer-Hartung, was out of town, Schmidt in seniority. Schmidt was first “We need to be looking ahead,” Jepsen so only 22 supervisors took part in the appointed to the board and has served said. voting. Ken Sample was elected first 10 years and eight months. Johnson, in The largest changes in governing vice chair, receiving 14 votes to 8 for Pa- his statement before the chair election committees and boards involved tricia Schmidt. Dean Johansen was vote, said that the position is 90-percent health, human services, Golden Age elected second vice chair with 14 votes public relations. He mentioned his in- Manor, property and personnel, each of over Schmidt who received 8 votes. volvement with area groups to promote which has now has a majority of new Johnson succeeds former Chair Bryan the county and his experience, as a vil- supervisor members. Land and Water Beseler who was defeated for re-elec- lage board member, in working with an changed half its supervisor members. tion. Sample had been 2nd vice chair administrator.

Finance and public protection have two since January. Schmidt was 1st vice Jepsen, who served as board chair new members out of five. Highway and chair since January and 2nd vice chair from 2006 to 2008, said the board land information had the least change before that. The vice chair positions needed experienced leadership. He said in membership. changed in January after Keith Rediske he would be a chair who would be acThe board of health will have all four resigned from the board. tive in representing the county working of its supervisor members new. The Johnson, who returned to the board on regional and state issues. Jepsen said See Polk chair, page 4 after a two-year absence, previously he has the time and energy to be out

Giant explosion leads to large grass fire

by Greg Marsten BALSAM LAKE – An apparent experiment with a product normally used to release mountain avalanches went awry Saturday in the Town of Apple River, according to the Polk County Sheriff's' Department.

According to Sheriff Tim Moore, a 911 call was made just before 6 p.m. on April 17 that referenced apparent shots being fired and a large explosion, which also led to a large grass fire that consumed a building. Fire departments from Apple River, Balsam Lake and Milltown were called in to assist in extinguishing the grass fire, which consumed quite a bit of the field and property at 1725 CTH E, in the town of Apple River.

The fire was apparently from the purposeful explosion of Tannerite, which is a technically legal substance made with two elements that are stable for the most part, except when fired upon with weaponry. It is still technically stable when its two parts are mixed, but it is highly charged and destructive. It is used in several applications,

A 911 report of shots fired, a large explosion, and a fire, brought the Polk County Sheriff’s Department to 1725 CTH E in Apple River Township See Explosion, page 11 Saturday night. - Photo from Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

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Burnett chair/from page 3 mittee appointments in consultation with the administrator. The assignments are then approved by the full county board.

An opinion by Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen in January seemed to imply that the Burnett County standing rules aught to read that the county administrator should assign the committee appointment in consultaion with the county chairperson. The assignments would then be approved by the full county board as before.

The administration committee chose not to change this standing rule because the state statutes seem to distinguish between standing committees and other

boards and commissions and that the change was slight since the county board has final approval regardless of the wording in the standing rules.

Wisconsin wolf plan A resolution requesting the state of Wisconsin to enter into litigation on the side of delisting of wolves from the endangered and threatened species list and for the state to take over management of wolves was passed at the county board meeting.

The resolution was also passed by the natural resourse committee earlier this month. Supervisor Donald Chell brought the resolution to the floor with these sta-

tistics: in 1980 there were 25 wolves, in 2008 there was 549 and in 2009 there were 629 in 164 packs. Chell admitted that he didn’t know how much of a difference the resolution would make, but other northern Wisconsin counties are passing similar resolutions. The Burnett County resolution calling for a wolf plan is similar to the resolution passed in Lincoln County.

From here, the passed resolution will be sent to the DNR and to state and federal legislation.

UTVs now allowed in Burnett County The county board passed a resolution allowing utility-type vehicles, formally

known as light utility vehicles, on Burnett County ATV trails. There will be state registraion available for UTVs that wish to use the trail system.

With this resolution allowing UTVs in the county, UTVs will be allowed in township that have ATV routes on town roads unless a town votes not to participate in the UTV program. If the township decide not to allow UTVs, signs would need to be posted prohibiting UTVs along ATV routes.

The Burnett County land recreatin ordinance was also changed to allow UTVs in the county. The speed limit on all ATV trails was reduced from 40 to 30 m.p.h.

Polk chair/from page 3 Golden Age Manor governing board changes all three of its supervisor members. And the human services board replaces three of its five supervisor members. All three bodies also include public members. The property committee gets four new members out of five, and personnel will have three of its five members new to the committee.

All the committees and boards will be

electing chairs at their first meetings during the coming month.

The county board has two other committees whose members were elected or appointed during the meeting. A new reorganization committee was approved in January to look at options for county operations once the county administrator starts work. Johnson, who will chair that committee, appointed Herschel Brown,

Patricia Schmidt, Wendy Rattel, Larry Jepsen, Harry Johansen and Russ Arcand to serve with him.

The county will now have a five-person administrative committee, replacing the former 11-member executive committee which included the board chair and the 10 committee chairs. The new administrative committee includes the three board officers and two elected

munity center, is being dedicated during the Saturday, May 1, event. Community members and the village board requested that the park be named after River, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. that day.

That someone would even suggest naming the skateboard park after River, said Deanna, is an amazing honor. She and Ben are thrilled that present and future generations in Milltown — including River’s little brother, Asher, born last month — will be able to enjoy a park named in memory of River.

Having the park and the rally named after River, they said, helps them know that he will not be forgotten. People are sometimes uncomfortable speaking with parents about the child who died, said Deanna, but that child is always on their mind. There is sometimes the feeling that parents “should have gotten over it by now,” she said, but no matter how long it’s been you are still the mom or dad of that child.

Ben and Deanna have been able to work through some of these difficult truths thanks to the other two organizations River’s Run and Ride Rally will be supporting.

Faith’s Lodge near Webster opened in 2007 as a response by Mark and Susan Lacek, a Twin Cities couple who lost their infant daughter. The Laceks, on their Web site at www.faithslodge.org, says, “We have been told of an old proverb that says a person can actually die two deaths. The first happens when your physical body dies; the second occurs when people stop mentioning your name.”

The Laceks wanted Faith’s life to have a legacy, and thus Faith’s Lodge was created. Since July 2007, Faith’s Lodge has helped 1,400 people representing more than 430 families find hope and strength.

“We spent a week last September at this facility,” said Ben, “grieving and remembering River while learning to continue to be his parents and celebrating his life.

“The Laceks legacy of their daughter, Faith, is nothing short of inspiring and beautiful,” he said. “We spent the week sharing the story of River’s time with us, and honoring him. They allowed us to participate in as much or as little as we wished.”

Ben and Deanna did craft projects they found to be very therapeutic, as well as exploring the Path of Inspiration, spending time in Faith’s Garden, and painting a rock with River’s name to place by the Bridge of Hope.

“Faith’s Lodge is the only facility like

this in the country that allows bereaved parents and families of those with serious illness to come together at little or no cost,” said Deanna. “There were eight other couples the week we were there.

Some came from the Twin Cities, others were from as far as Madison, Kansas City and Sioux Falls.”

The week at Faith’s Lodge, the Wheelers believe was “imperative” to their healing, and a major step through their grief.

Faith’s Lodge partners with Ronald McDonald House, but also depends on donations and contributions.

“We want to support them,” said Ben, “as we know firsthand how amazing it is. Seeing what they have done for Faith inspired us to move forward in life doing great things for others in memory of River.”

The Compassionate Friends, the other organization that will receive funds from River’s Run and Ride Rally, is a worldwide organization for bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings (visit www.compassionatefriends.org ).

“We began going to TCF meetings in June of last year,” said Deanna. “We were told about them and knew we needed to find a place where we didn’t seem so lost. Our entire life had changed in a matter of minutes and nothing seemed right.”

The Wheelers have attended meetings of two different TCF chapters, one in Clear Lake and one in Maplewood, Minn.

“We know these groups are imperative for our journey,” said Ben. “We can share as much or as little as we like at each meeting, but we are given a chance to know that we are not alone. There are others that feel what we feel and understand when no one else can.”

TCF, said the Wheelers, is a place where they are known as “River’s parents,” and they know others by the names of their children.

“We have never met any of their children,” said Deanna, “but we feel we know them by what has been shared through the meetings.”

Through TCF, families celebrate birthdays and angel days, and share special ceremonies such as a balloon-release and candle-lighting events.

“TCF is a nonprofit organization,” said Deanna, “and we want to support them as they help welcome others into the ‘club that no one wants to be part of.’ We know that there are others going through what we have, and hope that they can find what feels right. For us, it has been TCF.”

members. Filling those spots are Jepsen and Marvin Caspersen.

See New Polk County committees chosen - page 16

Rally/from page 1 unseen ways.

“We are organizing this event in memory of our son, River,” said Deanna. “We decided that we need to live in honor of River, and do good things to help others, like those that were there for us along the way.

“Through this tragedy we have met some truly amazing people. After planning River’s Run and Ride Rally, we decided that it should be an annual event that will allow us to continue to give back.”

The Wheelers will split the proceeds three ways. Part will be donated to Faith’s Lodge, part to The Compassionate Friends and part to the River Daniel Community Uplift Program.

Faith’s Lodge and TCF have been — and continue to be — of great support to Ben and Deanna in coming to grips with their loss. The Uplift Program is a grant program the Wheelers are developing in Milltown to help other nonprofit organizations and people in need.

“This is something that we are developing in Milltown to help fill needs that are very evident,” said Ben. “We couldn’t have gotten through this difficult time without our community. Everyone has been so supportive and caring. We want to give something back.”

One aspect of the Uplift Program will be a quarterly grant to nonprofit organizations awarded through an application process.

“We hope this grant will be helpful in having money available for the Salvation Army, individuals participating in the Breast Cancer Walk or other similar events, the senior center, the CRA, and other groups with a nonprofit status,” said Deanna.

“This will give the village of Milltown a means of donating to causes and nonprofit fundraisers without using taxpayer money.”

A second aspect of the Uplift Program is a Good Samaritan Fund that will be given out on an as-needed basis. Individuals and families who are going through economic hardship can apply for funding to help with basic expenses.

“Going through losing River,” said Deanna, “we know that times can be tough, and for various reasons we just need a little help sometimes. We were given help and want to do that for others.”

Lastly, a portion of the Uplift Program will be used for the Milltown Village parks for expenses related to beautification.

One of those parks, the skateboard park located by the ball field and com-

Ben and Deanna look forward to being able to support the people and places that have offered, and still offer, hope and healing. They are also very grateful to those who are allowing River’s Run and Ride Rally to do that.

“Putting together this event has proven the compassion people can have for one another,” said Ben. “We received amazing donations. We just want to thank the contributors, the volunteers and participants in this very special day to remember our son, River.”

For more information, visit www.RiversRunandRideRally.com.

River’s Run and Ride Rally Saturday, May 1 Milltown Community Center 10 a.m. – 10K competitive run or bike ride begins in Centuria. Registration is from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Participants receive a River’s Run and Ride Rally T-shirt and a chance to win prizes.

11 a.m. — 5K fun run or ride will begin in Luck. Each participant will receive a River’s Run and Ride Rally T-shirt.

11 a.m. — Cribbage tournament at the community center Noon — Freewill donation BBQ lunch at the finish line at River’s Park, Milltown’s new skateboard park named in honor of River Daniel Wheeler. There will be free kids’ games throughout the afternoon.

2 p.m. — Ribbon-cutting ceremony at River’s Park.

3 p.m. — Bingo at the community center 5 p.m. — Freewill donation dinner at the community center.

7 p.m. — All drawings and auctions end.

There will be raffles and silent auction prizes available as well as a chance to win $250. Prizes and donations have come from as far away as Australia and include gift certificates and passes to regional businesses and attractions, stays at a resort in Brainerd, Minn., and area lodging establishments, and an autographed Green Bay Packer football. Visit www.RiversRunandRideRally.com to see a more complete list.

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Unity looks at school improvements, loan

by Mary Stirrat BALSAM LAKE — The Unity School Board Tuesday evening looked at a plan to borrow $1.1 million for maintenance and upgrade projects that would save the district enough in energy costs to make annual payments on the loan.

The board approved a resolution to borrow that amount, but will consider financial options at a future meeting before any final decisions are made. The vote does not incur any debt, but authorizes the district to research the options.

“This is something we’re investigating,” district Administrator Brandon Robinson said later, “just to be good stewards of the school’s finances as well as its facilities, so the facilities are maintained into the future.”

The school’s infrastructure is aging, said Robinson, and Johnson Controls is providing options. Nothing is binding, he said, and everything is still in planning phase.

Johnson Controls, Inc., is an international company specializing in energy and operational efficiency. Representatives presented results of an audit conducted at the school that involved an evaluation of facilities, equipment, utilities and costs, as well as a survey of the staff.

Also presented was a summary of projects that would provide needed upgrades while saving the district $65,000 per year in energy costs. If the school goes with the proposal, Johnson Controls guarantees the $65,000 annual savings.

The idea is that the $65,000 saved in energy costs would be used to pay off the loan that would be needed to do the proj-

School board member Kelly Bakke with materials donated to the school by Rachel’s Challenge, the legacy of Rachel Scott, the first person in the killed Columbine shootings.

Jeff Schiltz of Johnson Controls. ects. The district will look for projects with a “positive cash flow,” said Robinson, in order to make improvements that will pay for themselves.

Near the top among the needs identified was upgrading the current boiler system to a hot water system, either partially or entirely. Even a partial conversion, said Jeff Schiltz of Johnson Controls, would save more than $17,000 in annual energy costs.

Other projects were the addition of pool covers and new lighting in the pool area, which combined would save nearly $13,000 each year. More than $10,000 could be saved through improvements in the water system and by converting the laundry dryers and dishwasher boosters from electric to natural gas.

One of the financial options the school

Re-elected April 6 to the school board (L to R) are David Moore, Jim Beistle and Chad Stenberg. – Photos by Mary Stirrat

may consider, if it moves ahead with any of the projects, is a qualified zone academy bond. QZAB is a federal stimulus program offering no-interest bonds to qualifying schools.

Unity is eligible, said Schiltz, based on the percentage of free and reduced lunches. Robinson will apply for a QZAB loan which, if granted to Unity, would be repaid over 10 years. Even if the school finds out it is awarded a QZAB loan, Robinson said, it is not committed to taking the money.

It is unlikely that the school would receive a QZAB loan for the entire $1.1 million, said Robinson. Once it is known how much is awarded to the school, the board will make decisions regarding additional borrowing. It may also decide, he noted, that it will not move forward with any borrowing.

“The board can walk away from this if you decide you don’t want to borrow the funds,” he said.

Senior trip approved This year’s graduating class is combining its senior class trip with the senior banquet, and both will happen Wednesday, May 12, in Siren.

Senior class advisor Brian Collins presented the itinerary for the class trip, saying that buses would leave Unity School with the seniors after dropping off students for the day. They will go to The Lodge in Siren, spending the morning either swimming, going to a movie or playing outdoor games.

The senior banquet will be served at noon, catered by Adventures. During the afternoon, students can again either chose to swim, take in a movie or play games.

They will return to Unity in time for the buses to do their afternoon routes.

Rachel’s Challenge Board member Kelly Bakke shared with the rest of the board that Rachel’s Challenge donated posters and books to the school.

Rachel’s Challenge, honoring Rachel Scott, the first victim in the Columbine shooting, gave presentations at the school at the end of March. The programs focus on helping individuals be catalysts for positive change in the school and community.

Information presented at Rachel’s Challenge is being incorporated into the character education efforts at Unity, said Robinson, in keeping with the district goal of enhancing character education.

The program, Robinson said in his report to the board, reminds students that each one can make a difference and start a chain reaction of kindness.

Three copies of “Chain Reaction,” a book written by Rachel’s father that details her vision of changing the world through kindness, will be placed in the school’s library.

Other business • Unity Community Education is conducting a survey to help plan future class offerings. Complete a survey online at www.unity.k12.wi.us or call the district for a copy.

• The school was awarded an $18,704 American Indian Language Revitalization Grant to provide Native American language activities in the district. The school is working cooperatively with the St. Croix Tribe to develop programming.

• The board approved the hiring of Neil Larson as high school assistant softball coach, Cailin Turner and Chris Nelson as middle school softball coaches and Jennifer DeLozier as high school assistant golf coach.

Child Support Agency presents “There goes my life”

POLK COUNTY - Polk County proudly announces that the Polk County Child Support Agency is one of the first agencies across the state of Wisconsin that has held presentations on the role that child support plays with regards to teenage pregnancy. The presentation “There goes my life” emphasizes that all students need to realize the steps of becoming a legal parent, the financial impact of parenting and the legal ramifications of being ordered to pay child support.

The Polk County Child Support Agency has met with local school administrators, principals and guidance counselors from Polk County and received great response. Remarks from the schools indicate that the students would not be receiving this information from a regular health or parenting class. The agency has presented to the Clear Lake High School sophomore class with the response from the students indicating that this presentation was “very powerful and informative.” The agency has

several more presentations scheduled throughout Polk County this spring and into the next school year.

Bonnie Chivers and Tracy Hemer, specialists of the agency, and Malia T. Malone, assistant corporation counsel, spearhead this program. For more infor-

mation on this program please contact Bonnie Chivers with the agency at the Polk County Justice Center, Balsam Lake, 715-485-9297 ext 6. - from PCCSA

Luck trustees sworn in

Luck Area ACS Run/Walk set for May 8 LUCK - There is still time to organize teams for the Luck Area American Cancer Society Run/Walk on Saturday, May 8, at Luck High School.

Registration and pledge forms are available at Rural American Bank and Wayne’s Foods Plus in Luck. Preregistration is $5 or $10 on the day of the event. Prizes for top money raisers are two $50 gift certificates at Stop-a-Sec Inc., Sunshine Kids Scentsy warmer with three fragrances from Lois Baldwin, a one-night stay at Luck Country Inn and two $25 gift certificates at Van

Meter’s Meats.

If you are unable to participate in the event, consider giving a donation to a walker or runner, purchasing Tribute Flags (contact Marcia Anderson at 715472-8478), Foot A Bucks (available at many local businesses), caramel rolls from Margie Nelson (orders placed at Rural Bank), cookies from Shelia Berklund, and attending other American Cancer Society fundraisers the community is having. Every dollar raised goes directly to ACS. - with submitted information

Newly elected trustees at Luck were sworn in Tuesday evening, April 20, by village clerk Kathy Hanson, left. Taking the oath (L to R) are Marsha Jensen, Phil Warhol and Hassan Mian. – Photo by Mary Stirrat

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Webster students challenge class scheduling

by Carl Heidel WEBSTER - When the Webster School Board members asked for public comment, they got an earful. Three high school students had come to the regular board meeting Monday, April 19, well prepared to argue their case in opposition to the current structure of class scheduling.

Billie Ingalls, Kayce Rachner and Jenna Anderson read from separately prepared statements, but the theme of each reading was the same. The shift from block scheduling to the present eight-period class day has created hardships for many of the high school students.

Ingalls began the student presentation by stating that the current structure has produced a “work overload” that has adversely affected many areas of her life. She said that with the eight-period day she does not have enough time for her studies, and the time problems have reduced the time she can spend with her family and her

Billie Ingalls read her statement outlining problems with the eight-period class day.

Board President Kitty Holmquist (C) presented a plaque expressing thanks to Carrie Holter (L) and Patty Hardesty (R). Holter and Hardesty represented Wild About Education, Ltd., which had given the schools $2,000 for technology purchases. – Photos by Carl Heidel church activities.

Rachner and Anderson both spoke of the high stress levels that the present structure has created. They indicated that students have attempted to get teachers to make changes to reduce that stress, but that the attempts have been unsuccessful.

The Webster High School had been operating under a system of block scheduling until this year. Each instructional day was structured around four blocks of time, each approximately two hours long.

Administrators and some teachers argued that the block schedule created problems with instruction in some of the core subjects such as math, science and English.

Students were exposed to those subjects for only one half of the school year and then would not be able to return to them until the following year. The claim was that this led to deficiencies in student learning.

The switch to the eight-period day was

instituted this year in order to correct the problem. With this structure students are engaged in the core subjects throughout the entire year, and there is less learning loss from year to year.

The students claim, however, that the attempt to improve learning outcomes has introduced workloads and stress levels that are creating another barrier to learning. There just isn’t enough time to do all the work, and many students are studying late into the night in an effort to keep up with their studies. In many cases their work is either incomplete or inadequate.

Rachner and Anderson mentioned an additional problem in their statements.

Both spoke of teachers who are “poor role models” and who are “unprofessional” in their behaviors. They cited instances in which teachers had made inappropriate comments or had handled students’ problems badly.

The board listened to the three students but made no response to their presentation.

Board President Kitty Holmquist thanked them for their comments, but board members did not ask questions, seek clarification, discuss what the students said, or indicate that the student input would receive any further consideration.

When the curriculum committee reported later in the meeting, board member Terry Larsen said that the eight-period day would continue next year. He and high school Principal Tim Widiker indicated that there was general support among the teachers and administrators for that structure, and that it merely needed some “tweaking.”

In contrast to the lack of response to the students, the board members held lengthy discussions on two other items, a request from a parent to begin a junior high football cheerleading program, and a curriculum committee suggestion that some elective classes offer a pass-fail grading system. After extended debate, both issues received board support for a trial program.

In other business: • board members Mark Elliott and Greg Main were sworn into their positions following their election (Main) and re-election (Elliott) in the recent school elections; • Carol Larson from the Department of Public Health in Burnett County thanked the schools for their help in dealing with the H1N1 flu virus, and presented the schools with a check for $1,500 to cover some of the schools’ costs; • the board presented a plaque of appreciation to Wild About Education, Ltd. for its contribution of $2,000 for use for technology purposes; • the board accepted the resignation of Lynn Inouye, early childhood special education teacher; • and the board approved the second reading of a defamation policy statement.

Grantsburg School Board impressed by student presentations

by Priscilla Bauer GRANTSBURG –The Grantsburg School Board listened intently as Grantsburg Middle and High School students presented their National History Day projects at the board’s April 12 meeting.

The board was a willing audience for the students who are in the process of honing their presentations in preparation for the state competition next month in Madison.

Ten students advanced to the state level after competing at the regional level last month in Eau Claire.

Grantsburg’s gifted and talented teacher Allissa Koenen along with her husband Matthew, a Grantsburg High School Social Studies teacher started the first National History Day at Grantsburg last year.

As the Koenens told the board how Grantsburg students interest in history has grown remarkably in the past two years they beamed like proud parents.

“We are really proud to take all these kids to state,” said the Koenens as they introduced several of the students headed to Madison for the May 1 competition.

After the student presentations Superintendent Burgin told the students what a great job they had done. “You guys were very impressive. These presentations represent hours and hours of work. This is just awesome.”

Board members also voiced how impressed they were by the students level of commitment to their projects.

The Koenens recognized seventh and eighth grade social studies teacher, Grachia Solie for her help with the students history day projects and also thanked parents for their help and support.

Mrs. Solie then introduced three of her students, Anneka Johnson, Alyssa Taylor and Mackenzie Omer, who took part in Project Citizen, a program where students select a problem that requires a public policy as a part of the solution.

The students presented their bike path project, which took first at the district showcase, to the board.

Project Citizen involves students doing extensive research for their project, first identifying a community problem, then evaluating solutions to determine the best course of action, and finally exploring what it would take to actually have their solution implemented.

The students explained to the board they had already presented their proposal to the Grantsburg Village Board where the bike path plan was approved.

The students said they were now seeking financial support and hoped to reach their goal of raising $3000 by the end of May to make the bike path a reality.

When Board President David Ahlquist asked if the students were asking for individual contributions from board members or collectively as a board, the students replied, “Both.”

The second group of students presenta-

Grantsburg Middle School students Mackenzie Omer, Alyssa Taylor and Anneka Johnson, presented their bike path project, which took first at the district Project Citizen Showcase, to the Grantsburg School Board at the Monday, April 12, board meeting. – Photos by Priscilla Bauer

Whitney Oachs gave her history day performance on the innovation of the Hoover Sweeper to the Grantsburg School Board at the April 12 board meeting. Oachs and nine other students will compete in Madison on May 1 at the state history day competition. tion was no less impressive than those of the history day students. The board again showed how impressed they were by the many hours of hard work and dedication students had put into their project.

Solie said she was impressed with the passion the students have shown for their proposal and how much they had learned about the importance of working together with local governments and civic groups to achieve a goal.

Board member Russ Erickson suggested the board consider making a donation for the project. Ahlquist said the board would need to put the item on the next meeting’s agenda for consideration and asked if the students if they could come to the next month meeting with a progress report.

The board then went on to business items approving the finance committee’s recommendation for fiscal year 2010 yearend expenditures of approximately $247,000 for security, maintenance and business lab projects. The funds for the projects resulted from unexpected revenue due to increased Insight School of Wisconsin enrollment and savings in expenditures for legal fees, natural gas, electricity and

gasoline usages.

Before the vote the board had a lengthy discussion on the need to replace the entire middle school roof.

Approximately $38,000 was included in the expenditures recommendation for replacing the portion of the roof over the gym.

Board President Ahlquist expressed his opinion the entire middle school roof be replaced rather than doing part now and part later. Other board members agreed saying it would be more cost effective to do the project all at once.

With the cost to replace the entire roof estimated at up to $250, 000, Ahlquist asked, “Can we find the money to do the whole thing?”

Replacement of the high school parking lot, a project already in the budget, was then brought into the discussion with several board members stating if it came to a choice between replacing the roof or the parking lot the roof would have to take first priority.

Superintendent Burgin told the board middle school Principal Jones already has one bid for the roof replacement.

Burgin said companies submitting bids could be asked to make presentations at the next board meeting. Jones said he would pursue the leads he has on other roofing companies and will work to get bids from several of them for the next board meeting.

In other board business The board also heard reports from the district’s principals on the Good News in Our Schools and the professional development activities held for staff on April 1.

Insight School of Wisconsin Executive Director Karl Peterson gave the ISWI Good News Report to the board. Peterson invited board members to Insight School’s graduation on May 5 in Madison.

The board approved the Summer School Program for 2010 which will run from June 14-July 9 with a Super Summer School running July 14-July 27.

The board approved the Shared Service Contracts with CESA 11.

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No payment in lieu of taxes for Pioneer Home

Board grants conditional-use permit for new facility

The audience at the April 14 meeting of the Luck Village Board waits for discussion on whether or not United Pioneer Home will be required to make a payment to the village in lieu of taxes. — Photos by Mary Stirrat

Dan Valentine, administrator at United Pioneer Home, listens to discussion at the board meeting. facility. Plans include a 50-bed skilled nursing facility, a central commons building, and a 16-bed communitybased residential facility.

The nursing home was started in 1953 when local churches joined together to serve the aging population. It is still a nonprofit corporation governed by elected representatives of its member churches.

Street projects The board voted to approve just over $100,000 in street work for 2010, while the budget and street savings includes about $83,000.

Projects approved were North Avenue from Main Street to Hwy. 48, 3rd Avenue from Main Street to 1st Street, and the culvert and preparation work on Chippewa Trail.

Also discussed was the need to pave the parking lot behind The Natural Alternative Food Cooperative, at about $11,000, but no decision was made.

Other business • The board voted to approve a streetuse permit application from The Natural Alternative Food Cooperative for 3rd Street from Main Street to the alley behind the co-op on April 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The co-op will be holding a Living Green Sustainability Fair April 24, with about 22 vendors involved.

• As discussed by the board at its March 24 committee of the whole meeting, the board voted to eliminate quotas from its liquor license ordinance. Each application will be taken on a case-bycase basis. With Nelson absent, all voted in favor of eliminating the quota with the exception of Trustee Marsha Jensen.

• The board approved hiring Bryan Breaw as associate superintendent at the golf course. Breaw held the position last year. It is a full-time seasonal, at-will position.

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by Mary Stirrat LUCK — There was a collective sigh of relief and a round of applause at the April 14 meeting of the Luck Village Board after the board voted not to require United Pioneer Home to make a payment in lieu of taxes on the new facility it will be building.

The board was looking at granting UPH a conditional-use permit needed before construction can begin, considering a list of 14 conditions that would be part of the permit.

For the 30-some members of the public attending the April 14 meeting, only one of those 14 points caused major concern.

This condition stated that the board could “consider whether the village will require an agreement regarding payment in lieu of taxes.”

After brief comments by the public and minimal discussion by the board, with Trustee Jen Nelson absent, the board agreed to remove the condition and approve the permit.

A public hearing is required as part of requesting a conditional-use permit, and the hearing for UPH was held just prior to the April 14 meeting. At the start of the public hearing, board president and planning commission Chair Steve Nielsen said he took responsibility for any rumors circulating in the community regarding the amount of money the village might be considering as a payment in lieu of taxes.

“I assure you, no matter what you may have heard,” he said, “the planning commission has never, ever thought of making a payment in lieu of taxes that would be assessed at some of the numbers I’ve heard floating around.”

One member of the public said he had heard figures as high as $80,000 to $100,000, to which Trustee Gene Cooper made a comment about “rabble-rousing.”

In discussion during the regular board meeting, village Administrator Kristina Handt said that the board needed to make decisions on three conditions that the planning commission recommended be considered. The payment in lieu of taxes was one of these, as was whether a grading and erosion plan would be necessary before construction and whether any street barricade requirements would be imposed.

The board agreed to grant the conditional-use permit with no payment in lieu of taxes included, but voted to require that the grading and erosion plan be reviewed by the village engineer, and that the police chief and director of public works be consulted regarding barricades.

Following the board’s decision last Wednesday evening, UPH can move forward with breaking ground for its new

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F O R U M Letters t o t h e e d i t o r Politicians!

My civic compass spun last week reading the Leader’s announcement of Dr. Severson’s candidacy for the Assembly and former Assemblyman Pettis’ letter. They illustrate a major reason why so few Americans vote, why our democracy is in trouble. Instead of improving politics, they make it worse. They either don’t have a clue or they don’t care.

We need more policy leadership from doctors and I hoped to hear inspiring ideas from Dr. Severson. Instead I hear tired old antiestablishment politics by slogan, the kind paid political advisers recommend as a sure way to get elected, especially in a primary.

An anti-Madison theme is cynical, a way to get a few votes from thoughtful voters like those who say, “Keep your government hands off my Medicare!” It also reinforces a radical violent fringe currently threatening politicians with violence. Madison is our capital, not our enemy. There, many well-meaning hardworking people earn modest paychecks trying to make Wisconsin the best place in the world to live. Demonizing those in power is cheap, disingenuous, reckless and unpatriotic, something of which Jesus would certainly not approve. The jobs problem is national and Wisconsin is better off than most because Madison policy has preserved our manufacturing base. Policy differences should be specified. Cutting taxes means cutting programs – what government services would be cut?

Everyone wants government efficiency so tell us the strategy. Everyone is for lower taxes, affordable health care and quality education. How do we get there? What people really believe in they act upon: Will Dr. Severson tell us what he has done in Osceola to make health care, education and government more affordable and high quality? Is he a volunteer coach or is he on the taxpayer payroll? Volunteer Kowboy team physician? School board? Village, town, county boards?

Former Assemblyman Pettis claims his political rants are true because he says they are. Suggesting recent policy initiatives by Democrats are “socialist” is like saying Republican policies are “fascist.” These are the words of political radicals of the very kind they demonize in their rhetoric. Eric Hoffer, the longshoreman philosopher, may have gotten it about right when he said (paraphrased), “Radicals are important to a democracy because they show us the very edges of our policy choices, like the waterway buoys warning of shallows and rocks; they help us steer a moderate course. They should have everything but political power.” When politicians get radical they eventually get voted out of power. Sadly, both parties have been hijacked by radicals and the rhetoric is disgusting. I don’t know about you, but I’m sick and tired of it.

Cranial logic/bad judgment Many have expressed concerns over how things are going with the perpetrators (and us) after the big robbery two months ago. Thank you. We are adjusting. The juvies are also doing just fine thank you!

Because of a six-month age difference, one is still sitting in jail awaiting his snail-paced attorney’s attempts to get him into the “coosh” sentencing structure of our marvelous juvenile justice system.

The other is home suffering from said system with an ankle bracelet and nothing to do but watch his own TV, sleep in his own bed, raid his own refrigerator, play his own video games, etc. Thankfully, our very own judge felt sorry for him, expressing her concern over his neurological development. Seeing that humans don’t fully develop their mental capacity until into their 20s, she feels that they should not be fully accountable for their actions. She believes that they are not fully responsible if they should use bad judgment. A 6-year-old knows it is wrong to point a loaded shotgun at someone and steal, let alone a 16-year-old who also announced his intention to “shoot the clerk” at the second robbery and then plan a future bank heist.

This sends a wonderful message to other such “potential” future Mensa candidates who believe that a gun shoved in someone’s face is the easiest way to get an iPod and enjoy the wonders of “Wally World.”

The 16-year-old will now have to spend a grueling 90 days in a kiddy group home singing “Kum-Ba-Yah,” followed by 4-1/2 years of probation and a strenuous 250 hours of community service. That’s less than one hour per week.

That was the maximum allowable juvenile sentence.

A better message to aspiring young scumbags of Polk or surrounding counties may have been delivered if I had been on duty that night. Then there could very well have been two injured juveniles in my parking lot. The message would then have been quite clear; such a career choice has its consequences and it matters not whether your brain is at its peak or not.

“Cranial logic” should be used the next time someone appears in court who is, say, 50ish. Clearly his brain capacity has greatly diminished from its peak of some 25 years earlier.

Certainly, come next election, a judge might also be judged by her reduced number of brain cells as she advances past her 20s. She most certainly can no longer be held accountable and it might even lead to the use of bad judgment!

Rick Scoglio, owner Pap’s General Store Rural Amery

Norman Jensen Madison and Siren

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Attitudes & health care Obamacare, as opponents have labeled the new health-care bill, is primarily a set of rules to standardize how insurance companies operate. The biggest changes are: no exclusions for pre-existing conditions; no dropping your insurance after an illness; insurance policies must cover a minimum set of conditions and treatments; most people must buy insurance; states must set up comparison shopping exchanges so everyone can see what each insurance company charges for their coverage; and tax breaks and subsidies will be available for those who can’t afford insurance and for companies to add insurance.

Although all policies must meet the minimum requirements, each can offer additional features to compete. This is not a government takeover of health care, but rather an attempt to let Americans get affordable, decent health insurance from private companies, while trying to get them to treat us fairly and honestly.

A majority of Americans, in part to try to solve the existing health-care problems, elected President Obama and the Democratic majority. After a long year of discussion, debate and compromise, a bill passed that essentially is an attempt to regulate some of the worst insurance company practices that interfere with good health care for all Americans. This is a start for medical reform, not the end.

I have spent most of my working life introducing new technology and change into the medical world. I continue in this role in retirement as a part-time consultant. My work in trying to bring about progress has convinced me that there are three kinds of people when it comes to change; two are active, the espousers and the resisters, and the third passive and primarily influenced by the other two groups.

There are those who resist what is new or different. They know that things were better sometime in the past; that what we are doing now is leading us in the wrong direction, and that the future will be worse unless we retreat to the values, practices and ideas of the past. They see the government’s role to preserve things as they are, or maybe to remove itself from any interference with our lives at all. They fit the definition “conservative: favoring traditional views and values; tending to oppose change.”

There are those who view problems as an opportunity to change things to try something new. They believe that changing the process, rules or by changing the rewards for behaviors, they can bring about positive change. They see the government as the agency to make change on the way to a better future. They fit the definition “liberal: favoring proposals for reform, open to new ideas for progress.”

Many people are in the middle between the two active groups. They are swayed by the group that makes the most noise; that promises them the better future, or that creates the most fear. This middle group swung first to liberals and elected Obama and the large liberal majorities in Congress in part on their promise to fix health-care problems. A year later, after a strident, and too often dishonest yearlong campaign aimed at people’s fear of change, conservatives swayed many of the middle to favor the do nothing approach.

I come down squarely on the side of change. This bill will fix many of the bad problems we have now with insurance companies. It will have to be continuously modified as problems arise. I am confident our elected representatives will fix these problems rather than run away, scared of change.

Russ Hanson Cushing

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Rest of story, please

I wonder just how much whining and bawling we have to hear from Jeff Peterson and his sore loser pals because poor Jeff got “cheated” out of another election by someone who had the gall to use Jeff’s own taxand-spend voting record against him.

Good grief Jeff, grow up! You lost! Fair and square, twice, to someone who’s crime seems to be having given the people in District 5 a chance to vote for someone other than poor Jeff.

As I understand it, Supervisor Brown was alleging the Jeff Peterson supported the binding referendum because he supported building a $12 million-plus “public works campus.” That is completely true. Peterson was in favor of building a new public works campus. While I am willing to concede the irony of Mr. Peterson and I voted exactly the same way on the issue of having a binding referendum to build a public works campus, we voted the same way for exactly opposite reasons.

He was convinced that people could be persuaded to support passage of the referendum to build the public works campus and worked to secure passage. I was convinced that the people of Polk County would not support spending money they didn’t have for something they didn’t need and worked to secure the defeat of the referendum. Turns out the voters rejected the referendum by a huge margin. But the suggestion that Brown makes that Peterson was always in favor of spending $12 million to $14 million on a public works campus is entirely true.

I think the Leader owes Brown an apology for not printing the “rest of the story.” Peterson’s support of spending the money to build a whole new campus is revealed in a letter to the editor in the Leader on Feb. 13, 2008. Peterson co-authored a letter urging people to support passage of the building referendum.

Peterson supported the adoption of the 2007 county budget that authorized borrowing money to balance the county’s operating budget. (See resolution 108-07 November 2007 Polk County Board meeting.) Borrowing money to fund capital improvements previously funded by the general tax levy is borrowing to balance the county budget and Peterson supported it.

Mr. Peterson created his tax-and-spend voting record. Now, thanks to Brown, it has come back to haunt him. Rather than defending the record he created, Mr. Peterson claims that Brown cheated by using Peterson’s own record to defeat him in an election. It sort of reminds me of basketball star Charles Barkley claiming he was misquoted in his own autobiography.

Bob Blake Rural Frederic

Where’s Duffy?

It is well known that Dave Obey, Congressman from Wisconsin for the 7th Congressional District, is up for re-election this fall, 2010. What is not so well known from the lack of information in the Inter-County Leader is that there is a primary race shaping up also for the Republican challengers for that seat.

Since this is an opinion letter, it is my opinion that Dave Obey needs to be retired and a new Congressman should be elected to the 7th Congressional District seat, thus the purpose of this letter.

The challenger I have in mind is Sean Duffy, currently the Ashland County District Attorney. Since I have not seen any information on Sean Duffy in this paper, I had contacted his campaign for more information. The response I received from them was that he has sent out news releases to many 7th District newspapers, including the Inter-County Leader, but I have never noticed anything in your paper from the Duffy for Congress campaign. Did I miss any stories on Sean Duffy in the InterCounty Leader?

From what I have learned from his campaign information, Sean Duffy is the most serious candidate to run against Obey in recent memory and you would think

the Inter-County Leader could find space for him. He has gotten coverage from other Wisconsin newspapers elsewhere in the 7th District as well as elsewhere in Wisconsin outside the 7th District and Minnesota. Why not the InterCounty Leader?

The information further notes that Sean Duffy has been receiving national attention as well. He has been featured in an article in the Wall Street Journal as well in online editions of both the National Review and TIME. Furthermore he has been interviewed on the Fox News Business Network twice and has been endorsed by Governor Sarah Palin as well as the Wisconsin 7th District Republican Caucus.

I was informed that Sean Duffy has been on several national lists of up and coming Republicans and the 7th District race has been mentioned as a race to watch nationally. Another point is that Sean Duffy has to this point outdone the fundraising of any previous Obey opponent in decades.

It is my opinion that the Inter-County Leader has a duty to bring this contested 7th District race to the attention of their readers, featuring factual information on all the candidates and let the voters make up their minds based on the facts.

Turn your reporters loose on this vital issue.

Gary Janecek Frederic

Editor’s note: A file search shows we published a feature story last April on Mr. Duffy (“Sean Duffy talks Real World with Frederic students,” 4/1/09), and later his formal announcement for Congress (“Duffy announces for Congress,” 7/15/09). We also ran stories on his appearances at a tax rally in May of last year (“NW Wisconsin tax rally...” 5/27/09) and at a local GOP event in November (“GOP hosts...” 11/4/09). The Leader also featured a 30-minute video on its Web site of Mr. Duffy addressing students at St. Croix Falls. Earlier this year, we included his statements in the story “Reps weigh in on health care bill” (3/24/10). His Newsweek honor and fund-raising numbers were noted in an editorial comment earlier this year and a news release titled “Duffy questions Obey’s claims of creating jobs” appeared in our 4/14/10 issue. Those examples may not be a lot but it shows we haven’t entirely overlooked Mr. Duffy. And our coverage of him was probably as much - if not more - than most area newspapers and more than we’ve given most past Congressional candidates. We plan to profile Mr. Duffy, as we do each candidate - in our election issue - and we usually cover local debates. Political news releases deemed negative - those that do not offer more than critique of their opponents - often do not see publication here, although that’s not to say all of the releases from the Duffy campaign fall into that category. Incumbents, by virtue of their responsibility to inform constituents, usually have an upper hand when it comes to publicity but we attempt to level the playing field, particularly in the months leading up to election day.

The right to be correctly informed For me, it started when Karl Rove and the GW Bush machine sent out a piece of campaign literature in Georgia a couple of days before the 2002 election displaying a picture of Osama bin Laden and Saddam Hussein, with a picture of Sen. Max Cleland in the middle of these two dreadful men. The caption below the pictures read “Why do these men hate America?” The very idea that someone would compare Sen. Cleland to these men was not only contrary to all reason or common sense; laughable, and foolish, it was disgraceful.

That piece of campaign literature caused widespread outrage by many Americans, including many Republicans.

Cleland is a disabled U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, a recipient of the Silver Star and the Bronze Star for valorous action in combat, and has spent most of his adult life fighting for rights and service benefits for all of our veterans.

Next was the 2008 Supreme Court race where the Gableman campaign shamefully

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smeared Justice Butler and his record to the point that the Wisconsin Judicial Commission filed a complaint with the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Then we have the last presidential campaign where we heard the false and vile accusation that Sen. Obama was a Muslim, not an American citizen, and that he would not recite the Pledge of Allegiance.

Now it seems that the dirty campaign tactics have hit us on a local level. Polk County Supervisor Herschel Brown made false allegations regarding candidate Jeff Peterson during our most recent April 2010 elections. Specifically, Supervisor Brown accused Mr. Peterson (when Peterson served as county board supervisor in 2007) of voting for Polk County to borrow $12 million for a new highway facility. That is completely false.

If Brown read the wording of the resolution (#75-07), he should have known that Peterson voted to establish the wording of a public referendum, not to borrow money.

He also would know that Supervisor Robert Blake voted the same as Peterson on the resolution. They were both voting to allow the Polk County voters to make a decision about the issue, which is exactly what a responsible supervisor should do by allowing us to be part of the decisionmaking process. If he read the resolution and decided to misrepresent its meaning to the voters, shame on him. If he read the resolution and did not understand it, what does that say about the votes he makes as a supervisor now?

Just like with Cleland, Butler and Obama, the allegations that Brown made were not only contrary to all reason or common sense; laughable, and foolish, it was disgraceful.

As voters, we have a duty to check out information on campaign literature we receive, especially when one candidate is making allegations regarding another candidate in order to sway your vote. We have the right to be correctly informed before we step into a voting booth or push a button on a voting machine.

Brown (nor any other candidate for office) should be allowed to spread false information just because they believe it will help them to win an election. When they do, they should be held accountable for their actions.

Janet Kelton Frederic

Open letter to GOP Dear Republican Party, We are slightly over six months away from election day. As a lifelong Democratic, I will now admit that I was betrayed and am one of many who want a do-over of their past presidential vote. I promised Obey that if he backed the health-care bill, I would work very hard to defeat him this fall - even emphasized my name and address, so he could see me coming.

But if I learned one thing from my mistake in 2008, it was to know exactly what my candidate stood for. All I know about Sean Duffy is that he’s a log-rolling, TV-appearing father with a large family who is also an attorney who wants to keep Wisconsin jobs. Say what?

We have a crisis on our hands and we need someone in Washington who will stand for conservative values and man up and fix the problems looming before us before China takes us over.

As a party, you have to work extra hard to attract all of the disenfranchised Democrat and Independent voters, or we’ll vote for Dan Mielke and Obey will still be there. Tell me why I should vote for your candidate and what he will do for me.

Your candidate won’t get elected just because he has an “R” behind his name - you and he need to be working now. I still have some hope - and I think there are others like me - but we need a plan to save the country.

Kathy Videen St. Croix Falls

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Open letter to Obey To Congressman Obey, The U.S. Postal Service was established in 1775. Government has had 234 years to get it right, and it is becoming more unsustainable by each day.

Social Security was established in 1935.

You (government) have had 74 years to manage the fund. You have borrowed trillions and it is nearly bankrupt.

Medicare and Medicaid were established in 1965. You have had 45 years to make it work. You have failed and it also is trillions in the red.

Fannie Mae was established in 1938 by an act of Congress. You had 71 years to get it right. It is bankrupt and has been nationalized by the federal government with an unlimited line of credit from the Federal Reserve.

Freddie Mac was established in 1970.

The government has had 39 years to get it right. It is bankrupt and nationalized by the federal government also with an unlimited line of credit from the Federal Reserve.

The war on poverty started in 1964. You have had 45 years to get it right. More than a trillion dollars is confiscated by the government each year and transferred to “the poor” and it is never enough.

The Department of Energy was created in 1977 to lessen our dependence on foreign oil. It has ballooned to 16,000 employees with a budget of $24 billion a year and we are importing more oil than ever before. You had 32 years to get it right and it is an abysmal failure.

The government has failed in every government service you have shoved down our throats while overspending our tax dollars. You even blew the Cash for Clunkers and had to allocate more money to that problem. Now you want the American people to believe you can be trusted to safeguard taxes you collect with a government-run health-care system which won’t take full effect for four years, and a trillion dollar mandate which our children’s children will be burdened with! Congressman Obey, don’t you think it is time to retire?

Carl Pentland Balsam Lake

My real point I believe my point in the Leader a couple of weeks ago (Open Letter to Ann Hraychuck) was not whether her record showed increasing penalties for OWI, but rather the

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dichotomy of her approach to driving after revocation of license.

She supported the bill for increasing penalties for OWI. That is a true statement.

However, I did note that she voted not to take action against Jeff Woods during an early Friday morning vote. After all, he is a politician from Chippewa Falls. After all, this was only his third OWI. Maybe these offenses are just oversights on his part and that is why she voted not to take action?

Whether she was the sheriff of Polk County, I did not dispute that.

Whether she has dedicated her life to locking up criminals, that is where I am confused.

She is very strong on OWI criminals (except either politicians or caucusing Democrats), yet other offenses that result in suspension of licenses is where the lines become blurred. The information in the news that I read regarding driving after revocation stated the reasoning pretty clear. The bill was to split up driving after revocation into different classes. The logic, as I recall it, was that the cost to have repeat offenders go through the legal system was exorbitant. The repeat offenders were generally lower-income people who could not afford the fines and penalties. Because of that, they could not get their license back until all conditions were met. Therefore, they would continue to drive without a license and the never-ending cycle continues. The approach was to have some revocation of licenses to be criminal offenses and some being civil offenses. Now, we introduce another grey area to be debated in every court, for every revocation as to whether it is a civil or criminal offense. Once that occurs, the costs continue to escalate, and the drivers continue to drive.

Now, my point is this: If you don’t want people to drive after revocation of license, then the penalty should stay as it currently is. If it is so costly, find a way to lower the legal system costs rather than have the average law abiding citizen pay extra for others who choose to disobey the laws.

She supported the increase in driving insurance due to Wisconsin’s high rate of people driving without licenses. According to my insurance agent, the insurance companies have determined that 30 percent of all drivers in Wisconsin drive without insurance. That also results in a driver’s license suspension.

My only question to Ms. Hraychuck is simple. How can you support making only some driving after revocation violations a crime, and others are simply not real crimes? By making some not real crimes

with lesser penalties, don’t you encourage that type of conduct? And now it’s acceptable if you are a politician.

In my mind, it is similar to the laws regarding murder. We have first-, secondand third-degree murder, we have first-, second- and third-degree manslaughter, we have intentional and unintentional homicide, and a host of other definitions.

The bottom line is that somebody died, somebody killed them. It doesn’t make the victim less dead.

In this case, we don’t need to have first-, second- and third-degree driving after revocation. Just simple driving after revocation. If you don’t want to face the charges for driving after revocation, then don’t commit a crime which results in having you driver’s license revoked. If you don’t want to get an OWI, don’t drive while impaired.

Don’t unnecessarily increase my costs due to people who want to violate the laws and rules of driving in Wisconsin.

Walks like a duck, quacks like a duck, looks like a duck. Maybe it’s an elephant?

P.S. I don’t think I’ll call her office on the Woods issue.

Dave Wilhelmy Siren

Earth Day, April 22, 1970 April 1970. Apollo 13 astronauts limped a damaged command module safely back to Earth. The U.S. Senate had just voted to lower the voting age to 18. The population of Polk County was 25,650 (now 42,000+), and the population of Frederic was 857 (now 1,260+).

A national discussion was taking place, spearheaded by Clear Lake Wisconsin native Sen. Gaylord Nelson, about the environmental damage the practices of the day were causing.

April 22 had been declared Earth Day. Frederic High School students had been following this movement and decided to be part of the national “teach-in” by hosting a program.

During the previous week, a small group of kids had picked up ditch trash northwest of Frederic for a mile or two, and hauled a couple of trailer loads of junk to the old Frederic landfill. No one knew at that time of the adopt-a-road, trail, park, etc. programs that have become commonplace today.

They were learning that protecting the environment meant a lot more than picking up trash in the ditch. That was the focus of the first Earth Day. The opening act for the program was the

Ayers signs book deal with publisher FREDERIC - Local author Brad Ayers has signed a book contract with a publisher for his nonfiction account of his undercover contract with the Drug Enforcement Administration in the early 1980s and how his findings led to his testifying before Congressional investigators in the Iran-Contra affair.

Ayers, rural Frederic, may be best known for books he’s written about his knowledge of the John and Robert Kennedy shootings via his contract work with the CIA in the early 1960s. Ayers testified before the House of Representatives Select Committee on Assassinations in 1976.

Harsdorf reacts to end-of-session bills The Wisconsin legislative session has just a handful of days before adjournment, and for those preferring limited government, it cannot come too soon. One-party Democratic control in Wisconsin is leading to a rush of bills that raise taxes, build in new spending, add new unfunded mandates on local governments and increase regulations on businesses. The state Senate voted on 65 bills during session on April 13.

One bill sets up a procedure for citizens to challenge race-based nicknames used by school districts. With a single citizen challenge, a school board would have to plead to the state Department of Public In-

In his latest book, with the working title “Out of Pocket - Rotten Deals,” Ayers will tell about being assigned to the Reagan-Bush South Florida Task Force, from 1982 to 1985 - and while maintaining surveillance of compounded planes at the Miami Airport, discovering cocaine and marijuana on some of the planes. That evidence led to the conclusion the CIA was involved in trafficking narcotics into the U.S. That information was key evidence in the investigation of the secret arrangement to provide funds to the Nicaraguan contra rebels from profits gained by selling arms to Iran.

Now 75, Ayers said he’s not looking at making a lot of money with his books but wants to write about his experiences in a format that will preserve them for the historical record before he dies.

“I’ve been waiting for the book contract for some time as the subject matter is quite sensitive, never before revealed,” he noted. “And it takes a gutsy publisher to take on a book of this nature.”

Ayers’ book is being published by Progressive Press of Joshua Tree, Calif. Gary King with information from Progressive Press

struction (which officially opposes all race-based nicknames) that their nickname does not promote harassment, discrimination or stereotyping.

If a local school board cannot prove to state bureaucrats that their nickname Sheila does not do these things, the school Harsdorf district will generally have 12 months 10th District to remove logos and Senate other references derived from the mascot. It orchestrates a process revolving

around a “state knows best” mentality.

The bill promises to keep many school boards busy and struggling with new costs.

Another bill increases taxes on hospital revenues to capture more federal Medicaid dollars. The premises is to help rural hospitals deal with a recent Medicaid funding reduction. There is little doubt that rural hospitals are critical to our communities. However, I believe this bill is shortsighted in that it uses a tax scheme even as state and federal budgets are billions and trillions in the hole respectively.

The funding source is not sustainable, and even at that it merely shifts new costs to state and federal taxpayers.

Finally, state government meddled with business contracts between powersports manufacturers, like Polaris Industries of

Woodrow D. Wilson Memorial Jug Band.

Billed as having formed in an Iowa cornfield, they turned out be local students Brian Thorstad, Darwin Karl and Richard Lundeen. The standing-room-only crowd went crazy when a verse of the traditional “Flop Eared Mule” was corrupted with a spontaneous line rhyming Principal Wally Koel’s name into some obscure Appalachian reference.

Featured speaker Drew “Rick” Abrahamzon, who was a long-term substitute teacher, filling in for Phil Schneider, took the stage. He was well versed on one of the big controversies of the day, mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants.

Northern States Power, now Xcel Energy, was ramping up the output of the Allen S. King plant in Bayport. The prevailing winds, of course, sent all the stack emissions right into western Wisconsin. NSP was also looking for places to dispose of toxic fly ash, and several rent-a-dump-site locations near Frederic were being considered.

Abrahamzon brought out the dangers of unregulated disposal and emission of these by-products and the local effects. NSP mascot, “Reddy Kilowatt,” was quoted as offering electricity that was “penny cheap,” but offered no solutions to the disposal of radioactive waste from nuclear power plants. That is still an unsolved problem 40 years later. Retired after a corporate name change, the sometimes-viewed-ascreepy Reddy Kilowatt has faded into mascot obscurity.

Forty years later, although mercury emissions have been limited, fish in many Wisconsin lakes have levels high enough to limit consumption. Combustion byproducts are considered toxic and are raising new concerns. Around the country, unlined landfills may prove to be a major environmental problem. Possibly, the asbestos of 2035.

Forty years later is a perfect time to reflect and recognize how much has been done to protect our little planet, but also think about how much is left to do.

William F. Johnson IV Frederic

Osceola Empty Bowls event OSCEOLA - The 10th-annual Osceola Empty Bowls Event will take place on Wednesday, May 5, in the Osceola High School Commons. The doors will open at 5 p.m., a simple rice meal is served at 5:15 p.m., and a student led hunger presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Guests choose a handmade bowl to use and to keep as a reminder of all the empty bowls in the world. The bowl is filled with rice, a typical meal for many impoverished people. In exchange for the meal and the bowl, guests can give a suggested $10 donation. This year, along with the bowls and rice, there will be a silent auction of artwork and professional pottery, T-shirts for sale, tote bags and a Heifer International Live Animal Showcase. All proceeds benefit Osceola Open Cupboard and Heifer International.

Osceola Empty Bowls was the 2008 Wisconsin State Service Learning Award Recipient. The program involves over 1,000 Osceola School District students, and the event is largely planned by Osceola High School students, with limited teacher supervision. For more information, call 715294-2127. - with submitted information

Osceola, and their private dealers. It’s a prime example of government meddling in private business contracts. Worse yet, a major jobs provider in western Wisconsin is now having its business model dictated to it by state government, and Polaris is predicting dire consequences to its efforts aimed to help Wisconsin dealers sell its product.

I voted no on all these bills, however, they all passed with the support of the Democratic Majority. With just a handful of days left in session, the flurry of bills that are adding new costs to taxpayers and new burdens on local governments and businesses are unfortunately advancing through the Legislature in a mad dash toward the finish line.

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New products increase importance of preventing youth access to tobacco STATEWIDE - State tobacco control advocates have dealt powerful blows to the tobacco companies in the last year, including the passage of Wisconsin’s smoke-free workplace law (which takes effect July 5) and a statewide 75-cent tax increase on cigarettes.

However, their efforts took a serious hit when the state Legislature reduced tobacco program funding by 55 percent.

Advocates argue their work is more important than ever, especially in the face of a new challenge from the tobacco industry: flavored tobacco products.

“The tobacco industry is investing heavily in alternative smokeless tobacco products in order to respond to increasing regulations and smoke-free air laws,” said tobacco control members from Burnett and Polk counties health departments. “These products are marketed as ways to get around the laws.”

The alternative products include snuff, chewing tobacco or “snus,” which are spitless tobacco pouches that users place under their upper lip. The tobacco industry promotes smokeless tobacco products as less dangerous alternatives

to smoking and markets products in kidfriendly flavors like berry blend, mint and cherry. Camel advertising also reminds users that snus can be used “anytime, anywhere” regardless of whether or not smoke-free laws are in place. Snus originated in Sweden, but has become increasingly popular in the U.S., and has started appearing in Wisconsin stores.

Other new products, electronic cigarettes, also called “e-cigarettes,” are battery-operated devices that generally contain cartridges filled with nicotine, flavor and other chemicals. The electronic cigarette turns nicotine, which is highly addictive, and other chemicals into a vapor that is inhaled by the user.

These products are marketed and sold to young people and are readily available online and in retail stores. In addition, these products do not contain any health warnings comparable to FDA-approved nicotine replacement products or conventional cigarettes. They are also available in different flavors, such as chocolate and mint, which may appeal to young people.

“No matter what the industry tries to

tell you, smokeless tobacco products aren’t a safe alternative to cigarettes,” said Diane Lindh, public health nurse.

“They can cause mouth and pancreatic cancer, as well as receding gums, bone loss around the roots of teeth and teeth loss.”

With these new products in stores, health professionals say it’s more important than ever to prevent tobacco sales to minors.

“Bright packaging, candy flavors and the illusion of a safer nicotine delivery source may make these products more appealing to teens,” said Mary Boe, tobacco free coordinator for the new multijurisdictional coalition. “Retailers help their business and their community by checking ID for all tobacco purchases, including cigarettes and smokeless tobacco.”

Selling tobacco products to minors can have serious consequences for retailers.

Wisconsin State Statute 134.66 prohibits the sale of tobacco products to anyone under the age of 18 and also requires training for staff that sell tobacco products. Retailers who sell to minors can re-

from target shooting for police and others to avalanche controls.

Sheriffs officials stated that the explosion occurred at the Dale and Lori Smith residence at the address noted, and that two other unnamed people were involved.

"It's legal, and it's very explosive," Moore stated.

In the ensuing investigation, Moore said they believe Dale Smith and the two friends were using the Tannerite along

with paint cans for a larger explosion, and that they had purchased the product legally at a gun shop in St. Croix County.

He said there were reports of seeing the flames from the initial explosion as far as 14 miles away, near the intersection of Hwy. 65 and Hwy. 8.

"The flames were reportedly 100 feet high!" Moore said.

It is unclear if any charges will come of the incident, as there was quite a bit of incurred fire fighting and police cost,

and a utility pole was also damaged in the blaze. The total costs are still being weighed. There was no word on the amount of land affected by the blaze.

"The neighbors out there were extremely upset," Moore said. "One of them said stuff like this 'goes on all the time.'"

So far, no charges have been filed in the incident.

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ceive fines as high as $500 for selling to minors and licenses can be suspended up to 30 days if they’ve had a prior violation in the previous year. Both retailers and any employees who make illegal sales are subject to fines.

Free tobacco sales training and certification is available for retailers at www.smokecheck.org, an online test developed by the Wisconsin Wins program. Wisconsin Wins is a program of the Wisconsin Tobacco Prevention and Control Program, and provides training, media and community outreach, and education to help retailers avoid hefty fines. - from Burnett and Polk counties health departments

Boyers named Citizens of the Year FREDERIC - John and LaVonne Boyer have been named Frederic’s 2010 Citizens of the Year.

They will be honored Friday, May 14, at a banquet at Hacker’s Lanes in Frederic, along with Volunteer of the Year Ginny Clausen and Business of the Year Larsen Auto Center Inc. Tickets to the event may be purchased at Bremer Bank, U.S. Bank or at the Harlander-Tesch Dental Office in Frederic. They must be purchased in advance by May 12. Out-of-area residents may call to reserve tickets by calling Rebecca Harlander at 715-3274836 prior to May 12.

A dinner begins at 6 p.m. with the program to follow. - with submitted information

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Norm Bickford retires from village board

by Sherill Summer WEBSTER - Norm Bickford sat on the Webster Board of Trustees one last time, Wednesday, April 14. At the end of the meeting, he was given a plaque of recognition by village President Tom Stusek.

Bickford has served a total of 12 years on the board, although he has not served all 12 of those years consecutively.

The village fire rating was lowered from seven to five rating. The fire rating takes into account the village water supply, fire suppression equipment and training by the fire department. The lower fire rating could mean lower insurance rates for village residents according to outgoing Bickford. The village has been rated a seven since 1991. The rating is compiled by the Insurance Service Office.

homes. The homeowners are required to repay the funds eventually, but in many cases, the funds do not need to be repaid unless the house is sold.

The village will not know if they will be allowed to submit a final application until July or August. There will be no cost to the village if they receive the funds.

Housing fund application The trustees passed a motion to submit a preapplication for a Community Development Block Grant Housing Funds.

The village is qualified to receive about $300,000 that can be used by low-tomoderate-income homeowners to fix up

Brush dump dates set The municipal brush dump will be open Saturday, April 24, May 1, May 8 and May 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Village residents also have the option of getting the keys to the dump from the village office if the set days are not convenient.

Price of Smith Pines lots reduced The village trustees voted to renew a one-year contract with Masterjohn Realty. The realtor suggested the village lower the price of the Smith Pines lots from $16,500 to $14,500 each, and the trustees accepted the suggestion. There were comments from the trustees that they would like to see more advertising of the lots in local papers.

Norm Bickford (L) receives recognition for his service on the Webster Board of Trustees from village President Tom Stusek. Bickford has served a total of 12 years, although the 12 years of service were not consecutive years. In this latest stint, Bickford served six years. – Photo by Sherill Summer

Tomorrow’s men get an important message

Plan now for the future

by Priscilla Bauer GRANTSBURG – Dan Conroy came to the Men of Tomorrow luncheon with a message, a message he wanted the room full of young men seated before him to hear loud and clear.

The message: make good choices and investments in your life today for a secure future tomorrow.

Conroy, operations manager for Nexen in Webster, was the guest speaker at the luncheon for Grantsburg High School 11th-grade young men held on April 7 at the Crex Convention Center.

Conroy began by reading quotes from several famous men he described as visionary, starting with a familiar one from Dr. Seuss, “Oh the places you’ll go.”

Conroy then followed with his own take on what lies ahead for young people in the future. “You will have opportunities that boggle the mind. Your choices will take you where you want to go,” Conroy told the young men.

Conroy said students need only to look at the advances in technology, medicine and communications taking place every day to realize the importance of being able to adapt to change.

“Those are the kind of jobs you will need to prepare for,” said Conroy. “And the way to keep up with change is through education. The world has gone high tech and you need to go to school and prepare yourself for it.”

Conroy told students it is important to do what you love, that any job is fun if you love it.

Conroy then read a famous quote from another man of vision, Martin Luther King, to illustrate his point.

“If it falls your lot to be a street

Grantsburg 11th-graders had a chance to talk with professionals and businessmen about their career interests during the Men of Tomorrow luncheon held on April 7 at the Crex Convention Center. – Photos by Priscilla Bauer sweeper, sweep streets like Michelangelo painted pictures, like Shakespeare wrote poetry, like Beethoven composed music; sweep streets so well that all the host of Heaven and Earth will have to pause and say, ‘here lived a great sweeper, who swept his job well.’”

Conroy said his father’s integrity, kindness, support and unconditional love helped him overcome his fears about to going to college. Conroy told the group just how fun college can be.

“Go to school right away, don’t wait.

Take the classes you want,” Conroy advised the students. “College isn’t as hard as you think. Students study together and if you need help there are tutors who will work with you.”

Conroy stressed the importance of communications. While English was the class he hated most in school Conroy

said it is what he uses the most in his job today.

“In business you have to be able to write and to be understood,” Conroy explained.

As to attending a college or a technical school, Conroy told students technical schools are great and that 70 percent of today’s careers involve technical training.

“I think manufacturing is awesome,” Conroy added. “High-tech manufacturing jobs are growing.”

When Conroy put up the slide showing students a machinist with two years of technical training can make up to $50,000 a year he got a noticeable reaction from the group.

Conroy concluded his presentation as he began, by urging students to continue their education after high school.

“Choose things that stretch you and it will make you a better person,” urged Conroy. “If you are clever you will go to school and you will keep up with technology. Stay curious, keep learning and be open to change.”

Also invited to the Men of Tomorrow luncheon were local business and professional men representing many career choices including an architect, a machinist, an auto technician and law enforcement officer.

Each young man identified a career of interest and students were then seated with men in those professions. Students were encouraged to ask their mentors lots of questions about their careers.

Suzie Retzer, Grantsburg High School transition coordinator, who organized the event, said another purpose of the

Dan Conroy, operations manager from Nexen in Webster, was the featured speaker at Grantsburg High School’s Men of Tomorrow luncheon held at the Crex Convention Center on April 7. Conroy told the 11th-grade young men that continuing their education after high school is the way to keep up with all the changes happening in the world today and in the future.

Men of Tomorrow project was to give young men the social skills they may need in the workplace.

Prior to the luncheon the young men attended a workshop on manners, social skills and etiquette at the Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Rice Lake Campus. The luncheon at Crex Convention Center gave the students the opportunity to put into practice the etiquette lessons learned at the WITC workshop.

Retzer said the 11th-grade young women had the same opportunity earlier this year at the Women of Tomorrow event.

Retzer recognized Conroy for taking the time to come and speak to the students saying, “Dan is great role model for these young men.”

Retzer also recognized the Squirrels Unlimited group, Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative, the U.S. Army, WITC and the owners and staff of Crex Convention Center without whose support the event would not have been possible.

After the luncheon students finished their day with a tour of Alion Science and Technology located in the Grantsburg Industrial Park.

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Furniture purchase defeated – again

by Mary Stirrat BALSAM LAKE — The unauthorized purchase of $39,000 in office furniture by a county employee was again on the agenda for the Polk County Board of Supervisors Tuesday, April 20, meeting.

This time it seems the issue has been put to rest for good, with the board voting 15 to 7 against reconsidering a decision last month to deny the purchase. On a related resolution, the board voted 13 to 9 to rescind another decision made last month allowing the property director to dispose of the furniture.

There were two different items on the April 20 meeting agenda regarding the furniture, ordered in December by human services director Sherry Gjonnes. The first was to rescind the March 16 vote by the board authorizing the property director to dispose of the furniture. The second was to reconsider last month’s decision to disallow the purchase.

Supervisor Ken Sample spoke in favor of both issues, beginning the discussion by saying he felt the March vote to authorize disposal of the furniture was “null and void” because the motion to do so came from the board chair. Sample said he felt former board Chairman Bryan Beseler should have stepped down from his seat as chair before taking a side in the discussion.

Corporation counsel Jeff Fuge responded, saying that Beseler made his motion and the board acted “in good faith,” and are “valid and effective.”

Speaking against rescinding the decision was Supervisor Larry Jepsen, who pointed out that property director Debbie Peterson has already put in place the process by which to dispose of the furniture.

Warren Nelson, newcomer to the board, asked if the seller, Staples, had been asked to take the items back.

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Supervisor Diane Stoneking said that Staples made it clear they would not take it back, despite the fact that Polk County does a great deal of business with the company.

Sample spoke again, asking if opposition to the purchase was more an emotional issue rather a factual one.

“This was an unauthorized purHighway Commissioner chase,” said Gary Steve Warndahl explains the Bergstrom, chairman need for a new excavator. – of the finance committee at the time of Photos by Mary Stirrat the purchase. He said that there is recourse regarding the money spent, and that last month’s decision should stand to prevent any “perception of laundering funds.”

“Why do we have our purchasing policy if we’re not going to follow it?” asked Supervisor Brian Masters.

The human services committee came to the finance committee with a request to purchase the furniture, he said, but no furniture purchase was approved.

In the end, the board voted 13 to 9 to rescind the motion allowing Peterson to dispose of the furniture.

Voting to rescind were supervisors Harry Johansen, Dean Johansen, Patricia Schmidt, Kathryn Kienholz, Marvin Caspersen, Jim Edgell, Sample, Craig Moriak, Russ Arcand, Jay Luke, Stoneking, Gerianne Christensen, and board chair William Johnson IV. Opposed were Herschel Brown, Wendy Rattel, Brian Masters, Nelson, Jepsen, Kim O’Connell, Bergstrom, Neil Johnson, and Larry Voelker. Kristine Kremer-Hartung was absent from the meeting.

Unauthorized purchase The second agenda item pertaining to the furniture called for reconsideration of last month’s resolution disallowing the purchase. The furniture would have been paid for out of funds carried over from the 2009 human services budget.

“This troubles me,” said Bergstrom, “When (Gjonnes) brought this before the finance committee, she made the statement they had a surplus from the previous year’s budget.”

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the purchase, and “clean it up.”

Sample indicated that the finance committee was at fault for not creating a capital improvement plan, but Bergstrom said it was part of the budget.

When Masters made a comment about the finger pointing that was going on, Sample said, he “made every effort to avoid the blame game.” He Polk County Supervisor said the problem was Ken Sample favored allowing “systemic,” yet only the purchase to be comone person was being pleted. held accountable for the situation.

“Now we’re to the point of micromanagement,” he said. “We hire people to do the job. Unless you can make a solid case there’s been a violation — it’s all conjecture.”

Neil Johnson questioned whether allowing the purchase would set a precedent.

“If we let this one go by,” he said, “what will all the other department heads think they can do? ‘I’ve got a little money left — let’s go ahead and order.’”

The motion to reconsider last month’s vote was defeated, with 7 in favor and 15 opposed.

In favor were supervisors Johansen, Schmidt, Caspersen, Edgell, Sample, Moriak and Christensen.

Opposed were Johansen, Brown, Kienholz, Rattel, Masters, Arcand, Nelson, Luke, Stoneking, Jepsen, O’Connell, Bergstrom, Johnson, Voelker and chair Johnson IV. Other business • Steve Warndahl, Polk County highway commissioner, presented for approval the list of 2010 road projects. Anticipated costs for the projects is $2,537,65, which is included in the 2010 budget. A future edition of The Leader will provide details.

• The board voted to authorize the highway department to purchase an excavator expected to cost between $150,000 and $180,000. The funds are in the 2010 budget.

• The board voted to sell a parcel of land on Hwy. 8 at the recycling center to the state of Wisconsin for $70,000. The state needs the property to build the planned round-about by Menard’s.

• The county’s application for federal stimulus funding to pay for needed window and roof replacement at Golden Age Manor was not successful, and the board voted to authorize spending up to $200,000 to allow the work to proceed.

According to the resolution authorizing the spending, GAM could recoup 70 to 75 percent of the cost through the Medicaid reimbursement program.

Part-time officers hired at Balsam Lake BALSAM LAKE — Police coverage in Balsam Lake will be heavier than it has been recently with approval by the board earlier this month to hire three part-time officers.

At a special meeting Monday evening, April 12, the board voted to hire John DuBois, Jordan Everhart and Toby Klein to work part time for the village. Each is currently undergoing drug testing, background tests and training.

During the same meeting, after a closed session, the board voted to deny a request from Phil Stener to defer special assessments on his property to make it more saleable. An $18,533 special assessment on the property is due at the time of sale, and Stener told the board he has a potential buyer but the assessment may make the property too expensive.

The assessment is for a 2007 water and sewer extension. — Mary Stirrat

Local clinic collects eyeglass donations Linda Cook of the Jacobson Eye Clinic in Frederic recently presented Corey Arnold of the Frederic Lions Club with a box of donated used eyeglasses. The eyeglasses will be sent to the Lions Foundation in Rosholt, where they are redistributed to people in need in the U.S. and abroad. There is a donation box at the Jacobson clinic if anyone wishes to donate used eyeglasses.

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SCF council holds annual meeting

by Tammi Milberg ST. CROIX FALLS – The city council for St. Croix Falls met April 20 for their annual meeting. The annual meeting is held following the April election. One of the orders of business is to swear in elected officials.

Darrell Anderson was sworn in as mayor of the city for another term. Councilpersons Paul Kuhlman and Debra

Kravig were also sworn in for another term.

Among the other duties of the annual meeting is determining council president and vice president. Brian Blesi was returned to the council president seat for 2010. Debra Kravig was elected vice president by the council. Council representatives to serve on committees were also designated. Arnie Carlson was se-

lected as the council representative to the plan commission. Kuhlman was returned to the library committee. Kravig was returned to the arts advisory and historic preservation committees.

Kuhlman was appointed to Wert Preserve, deer management and park and rec. committees, which will become all one committee. Blesi was returned to the fire and rescue committee. Anderson will

serve again on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Anderson, Kravig and Kuhlman were returned to the cemetery committee. Anderson and Blesi were returned to the Administrative Review of Appeals.

Blesi was returned to the revolving loan fund and tourism committees.

The designation of the official city newspaper also took place with the council selecting the Standard Press.

Commission hears about local economic development Connecting local demand for food with local growers could be rewarding, says food system analyst

by Tammi Milberg ST. CROIX FALLS – Ken Meter is a food system analyst. His work integrates market analysis, business development, systems thinking and social concerns. He has 39 years of experience in inner city and rural community capacity building.

He serves as a consultant to the USDA, EPA, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and several universities.

He made a presentation to the plan commission April 15 for St. Croix Falls, on strategies for a locally based eco-

nomic development.

“It is interesting for me to see other communities and agriculture, how food is delivered all over the country,” said Meter. “I’m going to give you a few highlights of what I found in my study of this region through the UW-Extension in Barron County. One fourth of the population in this region is living below the level at which children qualify for free or reduced school lunch. The challenge for farm communities growing food products and that there are families unable to pay for a school lunch, almost half the production of the economy in this area is farm related.”

“There are strong local markets for food if we can connect the consumer demand we have with the growers we have

ST. CROIX FALLS - The annual meeting and open house for new and returning Festival Theatre volunteers will take place at the theater on Sunday, April 24, starting at 4 p.m. A broad range of opportunities exist for adults of all ages, as well as teenagers, who are interested in supporting the efforts of the only professional theatre in the upper St. Croix River Valley.

“A volunteer task force has reviewed and updated all volunteer job descrip-

tions,” says Danette Olsen, executive director of Festival Theatre. “Whether a supporter wishes to work behind the scenes with sets, props and costumes or out in the public sector providing public relations support, ushering, or working in the café, we have many areas of service available. Volunteering at Festival Theatre is a great way to learn new skills, make use of your talents, and broaden your social life. Plus, we need help from community members to grow and thrive

that would like to find a better way of farming,” Meter added. “The market for food in our region is almost as much as what farmers are now selling to a global commodity market at a loss. Providing ways to get farmers connected to this demand could be more rewarding than what we do now.”

Meter noted that direct food sales are only 1 percent of food sales in this county and organic food sales are rising in parts of the country. He also discussed getting local farms to sell to school districts and for farms to ship foods to other farms. He talked about a printing factory that went out of business and sold their building to the community. The building became the regional food-processing center to meet the regional demand of schools, hospi-

tals and other entities poised and ready to make this happen. A grant was awarded to help with the building purchase as well as applying to corporations to help make it happen. No action was taken, as the presentation was informational.

In other business, a notice of a community forum to be held May 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. was announced. The purpose of the forum is to explore strategies and opportunities for community self-reliance and empowerment and visions for St. Croix Falls’ future with the opportunity of developing a new communitydriven economic development approach.

A meal will be provided at no cost.

Reservations need to be made by contacting city hall 715-483-3929, ext. 12.

Festival Theatre open house and annual meeting is Sunday as a nonprofit professional theater!”

The annual meeting is about 45 minutes in length and will begin promptly at 4 p.m. with a brief welcome by some of the task force members, followed by a review of all areas of volunteerism, questions and comments. Following the annual meeting, the open house includes an opportunity to register for specific duties, including usher sign-up. The theater is located at 210 N. Washington St. in downtown St. Croix Falls.

To learn more about Festival Theatre, check out their Web site at www.festivaltheatre.org. Registration is not necessary for the annual meeting and open house, but it is appreciated. Call 715-483-3387 or 888-887-6002 for additional information or send an e-mail to boxoffice@festivaltheatre.org. - from Festival Theatre

SCF Lions Club serves dinner at senior center Members of the St. Croix Falls Lions Club served up a dinner at a meeting at the St. Croix Valley Senior Center on Sunday, April 18. The dinner was planned by Family Pathways, who distributed over 50,000 pounds of food to needy families in the school district of St. Croix Falls and Centuria in 2009. The Family Pathways Food Shelf expects to need 72,000 pounds of food in 2010. The Hunger Awareness dinner held at the senior center was designed to raise awareness on how hunger affects the community and ways people can help.

For information on the Family Pathways Food Shelf call 715483-2920. – Photo by Tammi Milberg

Jump Rope for Heart

Students at St. Croix Falls participated in Jump Rope for Heart April 15 and 16 during phy ed. Pictured are students from Mrs. Kerkow’s second-grade class. – Photo by Tammi Milberg

Sabien’s triple fiddle concert

ST. CROIX FALLS – Virtuoso fiddle player Randy Sabien will perform in 2010 Music Series at Festival Theatre on Saturday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m. as he comes to town with a full band of three fiddles and a rhythm section that is described as “Bob Wills meets Art Blakey meets the Allman Brothers.” Sabien hasn’t performed at Festival since 2003, but his loyal following is eager to welcome him back. Joining Sabien at Festival Theatre are Steve Jennings on drums, Jim Chenoweth on bass, guitarist Jim Ouska, Laura Cavianni on piano and Wendy Tangen-Foster on violin. “We are so pleased to have Randy in the concert lineup this season,” said Danette Olsen, Festival’s director. “His talent, energy, enthusiasm, warmth, fans and this awesome band will all conspire to create a great May Day event!” Sabien takes the triple fiddle lineup of western swing pioneer Bob Wills and plugs it into bebop, blues, and rock with a super-charged

band, featuring two guest fiddlers.

Tickets for the concert are $21 in advance or $26 at the door (if not sold out).

This concert is flex pass eligible for those who have or purchase a 2010 Flex Pass. Upcoming concerts include: Dan Chouinard Randy Sabien and Ann Reed on April 24, Monroe Crossing on May 8 and 9, and Bill Staines on June 11. To reach Festival Theatre by phone, call 715-4833387/888-887-6002 or by e-mail to boxoffice@festivaltheatre.org. - Special photo

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Spring for SIDS awareness fundraising event

GRANTSBURG – Burnett Dairy Coop, Grantsburg, will, for their fifth year, sponsor the local Spring for SIDS fundraising campaign to benefit the American SIDS Institute.

“We have been proud to sponsor and be a part of this nationwide event for the past years,” explains Dean Nelson. This year, again, Burnett Dairy has agreed to match employee contributions up to $250.

This event is held in memory of Anna Ruby Lapierre, who passed away from SIDS. Anna is the daughter of Jessica and Brent Lapierre and granddaughter of Earl Wilson, employees at Burnett Dairy, and granddaughter of Mary Wilson, owner of Cheese and More in Milltown.

Donations can be dropped off at Burnett Dairy with Kathy Larson until April 26, and at Cheese and More, 215 Eider

Street, Milltown. Additional information on SIDS will be available at both locations.

To make a secure online donation, you can go to springforsids.org, click on the donation box and in the block that says “team name,” please put Team Burnett Dairy.

Every day, unfortunate parents all over the world experience this heartbreak. Dr. Betty McEntire with the American SIDS

Institute has worked with SIDS since 1976. “We have seen a tremendous decline in the incidence of SIDS since I began,” she explained. “However, we still cannot tell parents why their infant died. They are left with no closure.”

“We don’t know the exact cause of SIDS and there is no way to guarantee an infant will not die,” says McEntire.

“However,” she explains, “there are proven ways to reduce the risk of an in-

fant dying of SIDS. Don’t smoke during pregnancy and don’t let anyone smoke around your baby. Always place your baby to sleep on his or her back in a bare crib. Keep the crib close to the parents’ bed. Instead of using cover, put enough clothing on the baby to keep him/her warm but not too warm.” For a full list see www.sids.org.

All proceeds go to the American SIDS Institute, which is dedicated to the prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and the promotion of infant health through research, education and family support.

For further info contact Betty McEntire, Ph.D., executive director, American SIDS Institute, 800-232-7437 or Mary Wilson/Jessica Lapierre, 715-825-5455.

Burnett County Sheriff’s office links up to Justice Gateway SIREN - The Burnett County Sheriff’s Department is now linked to a statewide, Web-based network that allows authorized law enforcement to share information with other departments.

Called the Justice Gateway, it has 3,700 users from 200 departments, and is intended to link separate law enforcement and state agencies to help track criminal activity and build safer communities.

Formed in 2007, the Justice Gateway is part of the Wisconsin Justice Information Sharing program, administered by the Office of Justice Assistance. The Justice Gateway has been developed and is operated using federal homeland security and justice funding. The WIJIS Program uses the National Information Exchange Model to facilitate criminal justice information sharing.

Burnett County Sheriff Dean Roland reports, “The information available through the Justice Gateway is a vast improvement. I’m exceptionally pleased with this system.”

Executive Director of the Office of Justice Assistance David Steingraber adds, “Crime and criminals don’t stay within jurisdictional boundaries. The Justice Gateway ensures that critical justice data

flows across these boundaries more quickly than criminals do, providing critical resources to improve public safety.”

For more information on the Justice Gateway, visit http://oja.wi.gov/wijis. with submitted information

Sheriff Roland inspects law enforcement personnel

L E F T: B u r n e t t County Sheriff Dean Roland donned a pair of white gloves for his inspection on the Burnett County law enforcement. Here he is shown examining Joanne Bartosch’s weapon.

Gov. Doyle proclaims April 1923 Work Zone Awareness Week MADISON — Gov. Jim Doyle has proclaimed the week of April 19-23 as Work Zone Awareness Week in Wisconsin. It coincides with National Work Zone Awareness Week.

In his proclamation, Doyle notes that construction and maintenance of streets and highways is critical to maintaining the state’s economic vitality. It encourages motorists to stay alert when approaching and driving through work zones, which can consist of short-term, localized projects or large highway construction projects. The proclamation adds that, on average Wisconsin suffers nearly 1,700 crashes in work zones that injure 850 people and kill 14 annually.

Nationally, nearly 1,100 people are killed

in work zones annually. Four out of five people killed in work zones are motorists.

“It only takes a moment of inattention or impatience to begin the series of events that lead to severe injuries or the loss of life,” Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary Frank Busalacchi said. “That’s why it’s so important that whenever we see signs of work zones ahead that we slow down, put away the distractions, and stay alert to the conditions facing us through our windshields.”

Busalacchi added that because of the enhanced dangers within work zones, traffic fines are double in work zones. — from WisDOT

The Burnett County Sheriff’s Department handed out awards as part of its annual inspection of officers. (L to R): Ryan Bybee was selected by his peer as this year’s officer of the year; Trish Oleson was given a letter of commendation for dispatch performance during a call for help requiring the SWAT team and Terry Nesvold was recognized for his meritorious serivce in his administration of the Burnett County Jail. – Photos by Sherill Summer

Despite the formality of the annual sheriff inspection, Burnett County Sheriff Dean Roland is shown wearing a smile.

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Miranda rights waiver ruled voluntary

by Greg Marsten BALSAM LAKE – Polk County Circuit Court Judge Molly GaleWyrick denied a motion on Thursday, April 15, to have accused murder Wayne Rouillard’s statements to police be thrown out, letting stand his waiver of Miranda rights.

Rouillard’s statements included in-depth discussions about the homicide of his “best friend,” Stephen Dahlstrom in November.

The ruling was one of the last big hurdles to clear before the accused man stands trial for first-degree intentional homicide, facing a life sentence.

As it stands, the 62-year-old Luck man will go to trial later this year on a charge of first-degree intentional homicide in the violent November 2009 death of Stephen Dahlstrom in Rouillard’s garage.

Rouillard’s mental competence was put under scrutiny, as GaleWyrick reviewed a videotape of his interview with two Polk County Sheriff’s Department investigators, shortly after the Dahlstrom murder. That interview is where he waived his right to silence. The substance of which was revealed at Rouillard’s preliminary hearing on Dec. 15, and in effect he is alleged to have admitted that he used up to half a dozen different weapons and tools in the murder of Dahlstrom, where he told investigator Ray Joy all of the items he might have used to kill Dahlstrom, including a hammer, a splitting maul, a Phillips screwdriver and even the carpet knife.

“He said he may have used that,” Joy

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said during that hearing, adding he “maybe” used a pry bar, as well.

However, there have been numerous delays in Rouillard’s court processing, in part because of his apparent withdrawal from alcohol or other drugs, and his attorney, Mark Biller, sought to have his early “confessions” thrown out for that reason.

Citing Rouillard’s apparent alcohol withdrawal, Polk County Jail nurse Donna Johnson was called in to reveal her take on Rouillard’s demeanor, and whether she thought he was mentally competent at the time.

She cited several instances where Rouillard mentioned seeing bugs in his cell or on his person, or that he seemed to be playing with imaginary fishing line during jail visits. She said others also thought he had been hallucinating severely.

Johnson also noted the various drugs he was using, including several antidepressants, hypertension medication and vitamins, on top of anti-psychotic medication he was prescribed after the Dahlstrom murder.

She also admitted that inmates do “fake” mental issues on occasion to get out of jail, or to try and have different sentences, but she was convinced Rouillard was seeing the bugs and the fishing line.

“My opinion is that his symptoms were real,” Johnson stated.

There was much discussion of potential precedent in Rouillard’s mental health issues, whether he was under the influence of alcohol at the time of his statements and Miranda waiver, or if he was just mentally competent enough to make that decision without counsel.

Investigator Joy took the stand again, and said he could smell the odor of intoxicants on Rouillard, but that he was not having outbursts, flashbacks or hallucinations during the interview, which lasted just over an hour.

“He cried a few times,” Joy stated, stating later that he also joked with Joy about “serving as a postal worker,” admitted he had issues with post-traumatic stress disorder for his combat time in Vietnam.

“But he seemed to be like any other person I’ve interviewed,” Joy said with a shrug.

Attorney Biller dwelled on Rouillard’s alcohol usage, and said he may have been a “quart a day man,” meaning he was a severe alcoholic, and that Joy should have weighed that when reading him his Miranda rights, verbatim.

There was an unusual moment later, when Biller began to call Rouillard himself to the stand. Clad in his Day-Glo orange jail jumpsuit and wearing leg and wrist irons, Rouillard shuffled to the stand beside Judge GaleWyrick, who proceeded to drill him about his desire to testify. She asked him several times if it was his wish to testify, stating that he had “every right to stay silent.”

“I don’t know,” Rouillard said lightly, looking at Biller and raising his shoulders weakly. “I don’t know.”

Biller and DA Dan Steffen then debated whether Rouillard’s testimony would be focused only on his Miranda waiver or on the Dahlstrom murder in general.

There was some question as to what would be allowed, under the scope of the motion hearing.

Biller relinquished, and called his

Unity administrator addresses incident

by Mary Stirrat BALSAM LAKE — A comment by a Unity student last month, compounded by comments posted by another person or persons on Facebook, has created concern and misinformation Unity School District Administrator Brandon Robinson said Tuesday, April 20.

April 20 was the 11th anniversary of the Columbine school shooting, and an event on the social media Web site Facebook encouraged students to skip school that day. The event alluded to a comment made by a student following a presentation at the school by Rachel’s Challenge, founded by the family of one of the Columbine victims.

A specific identified student, said Robinson, commented after the presentation that people should be nice or Unity could see an incident like that at Columbine, or worse.

The school took the comment seriously, said Robinson, and the student “was provided a consequence.”

However, he said, more and more stories began to circulate, including the false information that a “hit list” had been uncovered. The stories culminated in someone developing a fictitious profile on Facebook and posting an event to skip school April 20.

The district is working to identify the individual or individuals who posted the Facebook event, said Robinson.

“We have some concerns with respect to that person causing a great deal of disruption at the school,” he said. It is known that the individual who made the initial comment did not make the Facebook post.

Last Friday Robinson sent a letter home to high school students and their parents, stating “In this instance while the level of credibility of the threatening comment is low the necessary precautions have been and will be taken at school.”

The student who made the initial comment was not in the school that date, ac-

cording to Robinson, and additional law enforcement was pulled into the school for April 20.

“It is important to note that all threatening comments are taken seriously and investigated thoroughly,” Robinson said.

“We want to make sure people understand that we take this seriously.”

Unity has a law enforcement liaison officer at the school everyday.

“We do feel that our facility is adequately secure,” said Robinson.

The letter sent to parents and students indicated that students would be expected to attend school April 20 as required.

Robinson gave attendance figures for the day, saying that 85 percent of high school students were in class Tuesday compared with 90 percent Monday. At the middle school attendance both Monday and Tuesday was 92 percent, while at the elementary school it was 94 percent on Tuesday and 91 percent Monday.

Rifle test fired outside Justice Center spurs complaint BALSAM LAKE – At about 1:30 a.m. on Monday, April 5, a resident in the neighborhood of the Justice Center in Balsam Lake called 911 after hearing repeated gunfire. The caller was reportedly surprised to learn that deputies

were responsible for it.

Sheriff Timothy Moore, who is investigating the incident, has learned that after deputies completed cleaning and servicing a rifle, they went outdoors near the Justice Center and discharged a high-

capacity magazine into an embankment.

Moore said, “I can assure the residents of the village of Balsam Lake that no such incident will occur again regardless of the time of day.” — with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

License of Luck nurse suspended MADISON – Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing Secretary Celia Jackson announced this week that the Board of Nursing has indefinitely suspended the license and privileges of Melinda J. Juleen to practice as a licensed practical nurse for failing to administer medications as prescribed by a physician and for falsifying patient records.

In a final decision and order issued March 25, the BON found that Juleen failed to administer a patient the liquid potassium which had been ordered by a

physician. Instead, Juleen administered liquid calcium, which had not been ordered by a physician. The BON order also found that Juleen failed to give a patient an antibiotic that was ordered by a physician and falsified the patient record to show that she had administered the medication. The incidents both occurred in July 2009 when Juleen was employed at the Frederic Nursing and Rehabilitation Community.

“This type of conduct puts the health and safety of patients at risk,” said Jack-

son. DRL issued a formal complaint against Juleen who did not respond to the charges. The BON also found that Juleen’s failure to respond to DRL’s investigation was a violation of Wisconsin Administrative Code.

Juleen is also ordered to pay to DRL all recoverable costs for the disciplinary proceedings against her. - from Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing

client back.

“I don’t think I wanna fight that battle,” Biller stated. “Mr. Rouillard, come on back.”

During the closing arguments, it was revealed that Rouillard had a brief conversation with Investigator Tim O’Hare, who chatted with him about being a combat veteran, and even about PTSD. Biller likened O’Hare’s discussions as “greasing the skids” for Rouillard to waive his right to silence.

After closing arguments, GaleWyrick cited Rouillard’s demeanor during the interview, that he was joking with Joy and O’Hare, even thanking them for coffee and for listening. GaleWyrick noted that Rouillards” indepth discussion with Joy about the PTSD issue was “compelling,” even explaining it to Joy in a way that the judge found almost poetic and revealing. “[Rouillard’s definition of PTSD] as being a straight line between calm and rage was one of the best definitions I’ve ever heard before,” she stated, adding later that looking at his interview and waiver “in its totality,” it was apparent that Rouillard was “oriented.”

“There were no threats, no promises,” she stated. “He was even cordial.”

She denied the motion to throw out his video taped statements, meaning the charges and trial are “back on track.”

His pretrial hearing was set for July 16, where the final details of a trial, likely this fall or later this summer, will be set.

He remains in custody on a $100,000 cash bond.

New Polk County committees chosen

by Gregg Westigard BALSAM LAKE – Supervisor members of the Polk County governing committees and boards [Some boards also include public members.]

Returning members listed first. Each supervisor sits on two committees.

Highway – returning: Jay Luke, Marvin Caspersen, Dean Johansen and Larry Voelker; new: Craig Moriak.

Finance – returning: Kathryn Kienholz, Gary Bergstrom and Brian Masters; new: William Johnson and Neil Johnson.

Personnel – returning: Russ Arcand and Patricia Schmidt; new: Ken Sample, James Edgell and Warren Nelson.

Property – returning: Larry Jepsen; new: William Johnson, Diane Stoneking, Ken Sample and Neil Johnson.

Land and water resources/extension/lime – returning: Dean Johansen and Larry Jepsen; new: Wendy Rattel and Herschel Brown.

[Also includes one public member.]

Public protection – returning: Jay Luke, Kim O’Connell and Brian Masters; new: James Edgell and Gary Bergstrom.

Land information – returning: Kim O’Connell, Craig Moriak, Larry Voelker and Wendy Rattel; new: Herschel Brown.

Golden Age Manor – returning: none; new: Gerianne Christensen, Harry Johansen and Kathryn Kienholz. [Also includes two public members.]

Human services – returning: Diane Stoneking and Marvin Caspersen; new: Gerianne Christensen, Kristine KramerHartung and Russ Arcand. [Also includes four public members.]

Health – returning: none; new: Kristine Kremer-Hartung, Harry Johansen, Warren Nelson and Patricia Schmidt.

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Cooper retires from board LUCK – Luck Village Trustee Gene Cooper took part in his last board meeting last week, April 14, after 17 years’ serving the village. A reception was held in his honor prior to the board meeting to give people an opportunity to thank him and share well wishes.

Twentieth defendant sentenced in St. Croix tribal drug ring MADISON – Frankie Bildeau, 24, Webster, was sentenced April 14 to 12 months and one day in federal prison for distributing crack cocaine. He was the 20th defendant to be sentenced as a result the the St. Croix tribal land drug investigation.

Previous defendants sentenced include Joseph Merrill, Manley Williams, Christifer Sonnenberg, Jean Sonnenberg, Bruce Sonnenberg, Amanda Sonnenberg, George Rainey, Bruce Rainey, Diana Martin, Margrette Cobb, Andrew Sonnenberg, Ericka Reynolds, Shaleah Reynolds, Michael Hammond, Steven Lang, Shana Corbine, Linda Lightfeather, Buck Zehner and Janeen Mosay.

Louis and Brandon Belisle pleaded guilty on April 14 and will be sentenced on July 12. John Carr, Derrick Rapley and Broderick Swain were charged in a nine-count indictment returned by the grand jury on Dec. 2, 2009. Rapley and Swain have

pleaded guilty; Swain will be sentenced by U.S. District Judge Barbara B. Crabb on May 11, and Rapley will be sentenced by Crabb on May 13. Carr is set for a jury trial beginning on June 14.

Stephen Sinnott, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, said that the sentencing was the result of a long-term investigation conducted by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, the Division of Criminal Investigation; the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the St. Croix Tribal Police Department, the Rice Lake Police Department, the Barron County Sheriff’s Department, the Burnett County Sheriff’s Department, the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Department, the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, the Native American Drug and Gang Initiative and the Wisconsin State Patrol. — from the U.S. Attorney, Western District Court of Wisconsin

Koslowski is new forestry administrator Luck Village President Steve Nielsen presents 17-year veteran of the board Gene Cooper with a plaque recognizing his “distinguished service” to the community. — Photos by Mary Stirrat

Jeremy Koslowski started work Monday, April 19, as the new Polk County forestry administrator and county parks assistant.

Koslowski come here from Florence County, where he was assistant administrator of the Florence County Forestry Department. He is a native of Phillips and a UW - Stevens Point graduate. Koslowski succeeds Paul Pedersen who retired as county forester in January. - Photo by Gregg Westigard

OWI arrests The village hosted a reception for Gene Cooper, who retired from the village board. Talking with Cooper is Sandy Madsen. In front are Mary Ann Ormson, left, and Lori Pardun. Pardun also chose not to seek re-election this term.

POLK COUNTY - Branden Nellessen, 24, St. Croix Falls, was charged with OWI, third offense, and operating after revocation of his driver’s license, after he ran out of gas near CTH 8 and Hwy. 35 near St. Croix Falls.

Police were sent to the scene for a possible accident and found Nellessen sitting in his vehicle. Nellessen was given a Breathalyzer, which registered .111. He was taken

to the Polk County Jail.

Cheryl McKenzie, 44, Dresser, was charged with OWI, second offense, after a police officer saw her driving erratically and stopped her. She refused to take the Breathalyzer and the blood test but failed several other field sobriety tests and she was taken to jail. — with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

Oil pipeline from Canada to Superior is working

Luck Trustee Gene Cooper, left, has one last (mock) confrontation with residents at the reception given in honor of his retirement from the board.

Hamming it up with Cooper are Al Ormson and Marilyn Berg.

SUPERIOR - The 1,000-mile long Alberta Clipper pipeline connecting Alberta, Canada to Superior started flowing with crude oil last week.

This doesn’t mean the pipeline is full of crude oil yet. Enbridge Energy Pipeline’s Denise Hamsher says it’ll take at least five months to creep its way to their Superior facility.

From Superior it’ll snake across Wisconsin to the Chicago area and refineries there.

Hamsher says refinery demand is down. She says the pipeline is designed to “shift the source of crude oil supply that’s diminishing in other parts of the U.S. or the rest of the world, not to feed a growing appetite for refined oil.”

In fact, 97 percent of the crude oil in this pipeline will bypass the state’s only refinery

in Superior. Even so, Murphy Oil manager Dave Podratz says he’s glad the line is operating. He says it makes Murphy Oil’s supply of crude oil “a little more secure.” Still, Podratz says most of the oil goes to other refineries.

Since the crude is coming from the tar sands of Alberta, the National Wildlife Federation has opposed this pipeline from the start.

Jenny Pelej is the coordinator of their Dirty Fields Campaign. She says processing oil from tar sands emits high levels of carbon dioxide.

This pipeline will eventually carry 800,000 barrels per day, while the Alberta Oil Sands is expected to make more than a billion barrels a day when it gets into full production. – by Mike Simonson, Wisconsin Public Radio

Jobs bills move ahead with backing of both parties MADISON - When the state Legislature reconvened Tuesday, Assembly Democrats said they will push for passage of several job creation measures, and the bills are attracting bipartisan support.

Assembly Majority Leader Tom Nelson, D-Kaukauna, says the four bills are designed to stimulate investment by creating jobs in certain key Wisconsin industries including meat processors, dairy cooperatives, cheese makers, food

processors and paper companies.

There are specifically incentives for paper companies to convert biomass into fuel, credits to help farmers and food processors modernize their equipment and new tax breaks for companies in Enterprise Zones. Nelson says the measures were crafted to spur development without busting the budget, by using hundreds of thousands of dollars, not “tens of millions of dollars.” He calls the

incentives relatively small programs.

The measures have bipartisan support. Republican Assemblyman Jerry Petrowski of Mosinee is supporting the paper mill biofuel bill. The farm and food processing investment bills were approved by unanimous votes in committee, and the Enterprise Zone bill was approved by an 11-1 committee vote.

The Assembly is also poised to approve a bill sponsored by Democrat

Donna Seidel of Wausau, which helps developers working on civic improvement projects. She says the idea is “very simple,” allowing access to federal taxexempt bond dollars to help public projects in local communities.

That measure passed the state Senate by a very bipartisan 32-0 vote. – by Glen Moberg, Wisconsin Public Radio

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Lions celebrate 36th anniversary

On Saturday, March 27, the Frederic Lions sponsored a dinner in celebration of their 36th anniversary combined with an annual visit by the 27 E1 Lions District Gov. Ray Stanley from Amery. Stanley gave an inspirational speech. Anyone that needs additional information about the Frederic Lions can contact Lion Corey Arnold at State Farm Insurance, Frederic, or Lion Steve Tesch at Harlander & Tesch Dental Office, Frederic. (L to R): Representing the Frederic Lions, Barry Berdal, 27 E1 Lions District Gov. Ray Stanley and his wife, representing the Frederic Lioness, Carol Thompson.

The Frederic Lions were chartered in Jan. 10, 1974. Lions Lion Barry Berdal, Duane Martin and Phil Knuf are charter members.

Siren band visits attorney general

District Gov. Ray Stanley and his wife are pictured with Frederic Russian foreign exchange student Tatyana Abasheva.

2010 Expo winners

Members of the Siren High School Band visited with state Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen during their recent trip to the state Capitol in Madison. - Special photo

Osceola man charged OSCEOLA – William Daniels, 31, Osceola, was arrested Sunday, April 18, and charged with first-degree sexual assault of a child after a 12-year-old girl reported he had assaulted her twice during the past weekend.

The girl told her father, who called the police. The father and daughter went into

the police station immediately, where she reported to the police what had happened.

The girl was taken to the Osceola Medical Center for a sexual assault evidentiary tests, and Daniels was arrested. — with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

Peggy, of Peggy’s Fashion Rack and Gifts, held a drawing for this jumbo puppy at the 2010 Expo held last weekend. Here she presents it to the Cory Mullkin family, of Barron, who were the lucky winners. Peggy’s Fashion Rack and Gifts was one of many vendors at the expo held at the Lodge Center Arena in Siren. — Photo submitted

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Frederic dedicates new fast-pitch field in grand fashion

by Greg Marsten FREDERIC – It was a day long in the coming for a number of Frederic fastpitch softball fans, including the Viking players themselves, who made a remarkable splash in their new digs, winning in grand fashion.

The new Frederic softball field is now right beside the village hockey rink, kitty-corner from the elementary school and football field. The official dedication included a rousing version of the national anthem by Bright Night Quartet, after a noble flag-bearing ceremony by Girl Scout Troop No. 53168.

Kids who helped pick rocks from the field for the past year gathered among Frederic and visiting softball players, as Viking head coach Erin Hansford noted the dedication and volunteer efforts that made the field possible.

“There are so many thank-yous to all our donors and volunteers who made this project happen,” Hansford said.

“We’re not just building a ball diamond, we’re building a community.”

The new park does include some noteworthy upgrades, including doubleended dugouts that were made possible through a $5,000 grant from the Minnesota Twins Fields for Kids Fund. Board chair of the program Dr. Mark Dienhart opened the field with a presentation to longtime Frederic athletic director Jeff Carley, who was instrumental in helping coordinate the project with the school district, village, volunteers, parks department and village crew.

“We promote doing things the right way,” Dienhart stated. “This is a really terrific facility, and, yes this project really was done the right way!”

Dienhart noted the community involvement, and how that leads to a “true ownership” in the park, how it fits in with the Twins Pohlad Family philosophy of combining athletics and community, and how the best facilities are “true partnerships.”

“Sports helps build better people,” Dienhart said with a nod of approval. But it wasn’t all pomp and circumstance: The Frederic Village crew got involved beyond their hundreds of hours of preparation and building - they dressed as meat products and raced blindly around the field, in the great Milwaukee Brewer tradition.

The new ballpark also has good sight lines, seating and a fancy new concession

Extra Points

Minnesota Twins representative Dr. Mark Dienhart presented a special plaque to Frederic athletic director Jeff Carley. Dienhart is board chair of the Twins Fields for Kids Fund, which donated $5,000 for field improvements. stand. It has plenty of comfort and public appeal, and it also has a pretty solid group of players behind it. The Frederic softball team themselves were all smiles as they welcomed everyone to their new home field, and as Frederic Park Board Chair Rebecca Harlander threw out the first pitch - underhand, it should be noted - she also let loose a torrent of Viking confidence, as they proceeded to shut down the visiting Rush City Tigers in grand fashion, with a rare “perfect game” of no runs, hits or errors.

It may have seemed like their first game, but it was really their second chance to play at their new field.

“It all kind of came up so fast!” Hansford said with a shrug. “But this sure turned out well.”

Capping the evening was cake and lemonade, popcorn and music. There was even a contest for the so-called “super fan,” who was lucky enough to win a night of softball viewing from a regal lounge chair on wheels, with a custom umbrella and drink holders.

“It’s pretty comfy!” stated winner Becky Amundson.

Like any new ball diamond, it will inevitably have its

One of the highlights of the new Frederic softball field dedication was the "Daeffler's Dash," where members of the Frederic Village crew dressed as large meat products and raced around the base paths. Rumors surfaced later that "Rumproast" was accused of using performance-enhancing spices.

This plaque will be a part of the new concession stand at the Frederic ballpark. – Photos by Greg Marsten quirks, and Hansford admitted they may still need to do some filling and leveling as it continues to settle. But volunteers have gone to great lengths, already, installing many feet of drain tile, lots of lime and plenty of hours of groundwork to the field.

“Again, we’re building a community,” Hansford said at the end of the dedication.

Girl Scout Troop 53168 assisted with the field dedication. The Flag Corps included flag bearer Elaine Lahti, and color guard Alexis Doyle, Haley Ennis, Teresa Neely, Katlyn Peterson and command caller Megan Williamson.

(Not in order.)

••• LUCK – Luck senior Carson Giller was recently selected to receive the school’s first-ever WIAA Scholar Athlete Award. Carson and parents, Rick and Brenda, will be recognized along with 31 other recipients at a ceremony in Wausau Sunday, May 2. This year, 386 schools participated in the program and 726 students were nomCarson Giller inated. Those who qualify for the award must have a grade point average of at least 3.0 on 4.0 scale, and must have earned at least four varsity letters through the first half of his/her career. – with information from www.wiaawi.org ••• MANKATO, Minn. – Minnesota State Mankato baseball player and former Grantsburg athlete Aaron Berner has helped the Mavericks to success this season.

Berner is batting .330 with 27 RBIs and a team-leading seven home runs in 28 of 29 game starts. Berner is a junior this season, Aaron Berner and plays catcher and the outfield for the Mavericks who are 27-9 on the season.

••• ST. PAUL, Minn. – Winona State University junior Mollie Bjelland was named as the NSIC Player of the Week recently. The Grantsburg native and Warriors outfielder helped the softball team to a 51 record this week, with a .500 batting average with 11 hits in 22 at bats. Bjelland scored four times, batted in nine, with two doubles, a triple and Mollie Bjelland three homers. The Warriors currently have a five-game winning streak going, along with a record of 26-8. – with information from www.winonastatewarriors.com ••• LEADER LAND – The Siren-Webster at Luck baseball game can be heard on 104.9 FM on Thursday, April 22, beginning at 5 p.m.

••• LEADER LAND – Local sports tidbits to share? Please contact the Leader by 4:30 p.m. on Mondays to go in Extra Points. – Marty Seeger ••• LEADER LAND – Leader Sports strives to follow the college careers of area athletes. If you know of an athlete who will be playing collegiate sports in 2010 and hasn’t been mentioned, send us an e-mail or call and we’ll take it from there. – Marty Seeger

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Eagles rally in win over Webster/Siren Unity 10, Webster/Siren 9

by Marty Seeger BALSAM LAKE – Patience paid off for the Eagles softball team last Thursday against the scrappy Hurricanes of Webster/Siren. The Eagles came out with a pair of runs early in the game when in the bottom of the first Shauna Jorgenson, Brittany Thomfohrda and Jessica Kutina led the inning off with singles. Unity scored two runs in the inning, but gave up two in the top of the second. Several passed balls and two errors helped the Hurricanes tie the game at two, and Webster/Siren came back out with another two runs to take the lead.

Senior Ellie Isaacson led the top of the third off with a single and Sam Kopecky reached first on an error. Both batters capitalized on Eagle errors, and the Hurricanes extended their lead to four runs in the top half of the fourth inning. But the Eagles dug in. They drew two walks, capitalized on an outfielder error, while getting another runner on with a fielder’s choice. Before the inning ended, Marisa Hacker belted a two-out triple and suddenly the Eagles were back within a run as Webster/Siren led 6-5.

Patience at the plate was a key part of Unity scoring opportunities.

“That’s part of what we’ve been working on all year long is to just start taking pitches, being patient, making sure we’re swinging at pitches in the zone,” said first-year coach Chris Lesneski. “Early on in the game we weren’t doing that.

We were chasing stuff.”

Webster/Siren picked up two more runs in the top of the fifth inning when

Unity second baseman Kristen Norlund scoops up the ball as Hurricane runner Meghan Baasch slides safely into second. – Photo by Marty Seeger

Billie Ingalls led the inning off with a walk, freshman Sheyanne Kislenger singled and Isaacson smacked a two-out double to help the Hurricanes go up 8-5.

But the Eagles tied it right back up in the bottom of the fifth.

Kristen Norlund reached on an error and eventually made it home on three passed balls. Crystal Donahue and Kathryn Zahler both drew walks to start the inning, Shauna Jorgenson singled and Thomfohrda drew a walk. It was another inning where patience paid off for the Eagles.

“We’ve been really emphasizing, making sure it’s a strike. As we got into that here late in the game we started putting runs on the board,” Lesneski said.

Webster/Siren regained the lead in the top of the sixth inning when Kopecky reached on a walk, and Audrey Mulliner doubled, but the Eagles showed they weren’t done for good, as the bottom of the seventh inning proved. Freshman Hailey Olson, who pitched the final two innings for the Eagles, legged out a triple after a long fly ball to right field. Jorgenson smacked a hard single to left, and reached second base on a throw to home.

She eventually got to third on a passed ball, and a hard-hit ball by Thomfohrda went through the legs of the Webster/Siren shortstop, and the Eagles won their second straight conference game of the season.

The Eagles will have a tough test on Thursday, April 22, against Frederic, while Webster/Siren travels to Luck.

Both games begin at 5 p.m.

Pirates use giant inning to turn over Cards Grantsburg 16, Luck 0

by Greg Marsten LUCK – Grantsburg continued their winning ways Tuesday, April 20, with a solid, 16-0 victory over the hosting Luck Cardinals.

Both squads were playing pretty steady until the late innings, when the Pirate bats went all afterburner on Luck starter Maia Lehmann.

Grantsburg used smart work on the base paths for most of their early runs.

They scored one hard-earned notch in the first inning and four more in the second, but were held in check until the top of the fourth, when they racked up runs faster than toothpicks at a corn-on-thecob booth.

Luck also seemed to have found the magic formula for hitting off Grantsburg ace Michelle Lund, as they used shorter strokes and did very well by slapping a few short hits in for a threat in the later innings. However, the Pirate defense held, keeping the goose eggs intact.

Lund also helped her own cause, and the Pirate offense with a triple, a single and three RBIs. Right fielder Heather Davison also smoked a couple of Lehmann pitches down the line for a double and a single, as well as three RBIs. The Pirates were helped along a bit when the Cards got into walking trouble in the fourth, with a total of 14 bases on balls. It was tough to keep the Grantsburg players off the base paths.

Luck had several solid hits to keep them chugging, including sharply hit balls from second baseman Jaimee Buck, shortstop Taryn Pilz and catcher Avery Steen. They all knocked the rock hard off Lund, but couldn’t time it right to produce runs.

Grantsburg moves to 6-0 overall and 30 in the West Lakeland Conference. Luck

Luck did get one productive inning in the top of the second inning, when Jaimee Buck, Morgyn McGinnity and Gina Pearson led the inning with three consecutive singles. Pearson drove in one run in the inning, Leah Lemay grounded out to second but drove in a run, and Maia Lehmann drew a walk to drive in another run. Luck capitalized on an error by the left fielder to score the fourth run of the inning, but it would be all the run support of the game, as Cameron scored four runs in the second and another three runs in the third inning for a big lead and the win. The Comets drew 13 walks in the game, and had eight hits. Pearson was 2 for 2 with one RBI to lead the offensive for Luck. – Marty Seeger

Solon Springs 15, Luck 5 SOLON SPRINGS – A pair of home runs by Maia Lehmann and Jade Schrock wasn’t enough to propel the Cardinals in a loss to Solon Springs last Thursday, April 15. Lehmann went deep with a solo home run in the top of the first inning and Schrock smacked a two-run shot in the third inning to give the Cardinals a 5-4 lead. Walks, however, proved costly as Luck was tagged for eight runs in the bottom of the fourth inning and Solon Springs walked eight times. The Cardinal pitching staff gave up 23 total walks in the game and had trouble getting the bats going with only four hits.

Schrock was 1 for 2 in the game with her two RBIs and Lehmann and Gena Pearson had the other two hits for the Cards. – Marty Seeger

Luck’s Maia Lehmann had a solid night on the mound against Grantsburg, until the fourth inning, when the Pirate bats became possessed. – Photos by Greg Marsten is now 1-5 overall, but 1-2 in conference, as both squads head into the meat of their conference schedules in the coming weeks.

Cameron 14, Luck 4 CAMERON – The Cardinals softball team lost in five innings to Cameron on Monday, April 19, falling behind early when the Comets took a 7-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning.

Grantsburg's Kylie Pewe attempted a drag bunt off Luck starter Maia Lehmann, as catcher Avery Steen fields the pitch.

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Saints break out with win Tuesday St. Croix Falls 4, Chetek 3

by Marty Seeger ST. CROIX FALLS – The Saints snapped a two-game losing streak with a win over Chetek on Tuesday, April 20.

“The word for the day was persistence.

Our kids stayed after it the whole game.

We haven’t been hitting the ball very well the past three games, and had to work for every hit in this game,” said Saints coach Paul Randolph.

The Saints were down 2-1 after the first inning, and in the top of the fifth inning, the Bulldogs went the distance with a solo home run off Saints starting pitcher, Gus Koecher.

“Our kids refused to accept this and scored one in the bottom of the fifth to make it 3-2,” Randolph said.

Austin Whittenber led the inning off with a one-out single, stole second base and reached third on a wild pitch. Despite a groundout to first base by Josh Larcom, Whittenberger managed to score the run. After a 1-2-3 inning in the bottom of the sixth, the Saints made a comeback in the bottom of the seventh.

Ben Anderson singled and Whittenberger moved him onto second with a sacrifice bunt. Larcom then walked, and Anderson and Larcom stole to second

made all the plays in the field that should have been made. We had one inning that hurt us, not handling the ball,” said Saints coach Paul Randolph.

St. Croix Falls gave up two runs in the second and three in the third inning, but both teams played four scoreless innings after that.

Saints senior Matt Vold pitched a complete game, striking out 14 batters while allowing eight hits and a walk. St. Croix Falls continued to hit the ball as they’ve done all season long, but couldn’t get the ball to fall where they needed. Vold went 2 for 2 and Josh Larcom went 2 for 3.

Cory Gebhard, Gus Koecher and Austin Whittenberger each had one hit apiece.

The Saints return to conference play this Thursday, April 22, at Grantsburg beginning at 5 p.m.

St. Croix Falls Matt Vold makes contact with the ball, bringing in a run and winning the game against Chetek. – Photo by Brenda Sommerfeld and third before Nick Johnson got Anderson home on a fielder’s choice. Cory Gebhard was intentionally walked to load the bases, and Matt Vold singled, scoring Johnson for the win.

Rice Lake 5, St. Croix Falls 1

ST. CROIX FALLS – The Saints dropped their second straight game on Monday to the Rice Lake Warriors. Despite getting seven hits and only striking out once, the Saints got just one run across the plate in the bottom of the second inning.

“The simple fact of this game is they

Chisago Lakes 17, St. Croix Falls 1 CHISAGO LAKES, Minn., – Chisago Lakes handed the Saints their first loss of the season on Friday, April 17.

“In every facet of the game we performed below average. We obviously have to tip our hats to the Chisago Lakes coaches and players for performing at a high level,” said Saints coach Paul Randolph.

Frederic girls, Webster and Unity boys sweep Spooner Invites

by Greg Marsten SPOONER – It was a telling meet for several local squads in Spooner, as the Frederic girls crushed their competition, and the Webster and Unity boys dominated, as well.

Frederic’s girls cruised to a solid 161.5point finish, ahead of second-place finisher Webster, with a respectable 123.33 points. Unity’s girls finished sixth out of 10 teams, with Grantsburg’s girls trailing with 22.33 points.

In the boys disciplines, Webster emerged victorious with 153.5 points, followed by the Unity squad with 137 points. Other local teams included the Frederic boys sixth place finish with 50 points, and Grantsburg picking up the rear with just four points.

A few highlights included the Frederic girls domination in many of the relays; also the 100 and 200 dashes with Sage Karl; Samantha Nelson’s outstanding 3200-meter run, which she won by close to minute; Amanda Blok in the high jump; Jade Johnson in the high jump; Jade Johnson and Sam Nelson in the triple jump; Allison Anderson in the discus and shot, along with Kendra Wells.

The Frederic girls were remarkable and steady across the board.

The Frederic boys also had some success, with Tony Peterson’s strong sec-

Unity boys did well jumping at the Spooner Invite. – Photos by Larry Samson onds in both the 110- and 300-meter-hurdles; and the Viking boys relay teams also did well.

The Webster boys were dominating in several events, including the relays, and in Jack Taylor’s performance in the 1600meter and 3200-meter runs, with Joey Erickson right on his heels; Chaz Heinz in the 400-dash; Bryan Krause and Devin Greene’s 2-3 finish in the 800-run. Many of those same names appear in the 4 x 400 relay, where nobody could touch the Tigers. Tim Sundstrom did well in the high jump; Mason Kriegel dominated in

The Frederic girls track team finished first at Spooner on Thursday, April 15.

the pole vault, beating everyone else by over half a foot, and Dab Dochinak smoked the field in the triple jump.

Webster’s girls came in a strong second to Frederic, and had some notable performances, including their relay squads, Mary Johnson’s shot put win and second place discus finish; Shaina Pardun’s pole vault win; Michelle Gibbs’ triple jump was well done, as was her 100- and 300-hurdles. Also doing well for

Both Frederic and Grantsburg girls competed in Spooner.

the Tigers was Melissa Gustavson in the 200-meter dash, where she took third.

Unity did very well on both sides of the track, with their girls finishing a strong sixth, just a point behind Shell Lake with 50 total. Eagle senior Brittany Petznick took third in the 100-meter hurdles; Jena Christenson’s third-place finish in the high jump and second in the long jump helped out, as well. Hayla Bader’s second place in the pole vault was worth eight points.

The Unity boys had an even better success at Spooner,taking a strong second place with 137 points. Helping out were speedsters and hurdlers Dustin McKinney, Xavier Foeller and Alec Carlson, who all shined. The Eagle relayers also did well, as did the jumpers. Steven Krueger and Luke Hillesheim took first and second in the high jump; Hilleshiem also shone in the pole vault with a second; Rush Hickethier placed third in the triple jump, and Joe Swanson destroyed the discus competition, with teammate Zach Cardot in third. Swanson also took second in the shot put.

Unity’s Dustin McKinney finishes his sprint strong.

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Siren/Webster’s Hall shuts down Vikes with no-hitter Siren/Webster 9, Frederic 2

guessing at the plate, and had great control of his pitches.”

Frederic starter Ethan Cook allowed just nine hits on the night, and other than a five-run fifth inning, kept the hosting Siren/Webster boys within his sights.

Austin Elliott had Cook’s number for a spell, going 2 for 3 at the plate.

Ruud called the night “something very special,” for Hall and his squad, and said they topped off the no-hit performance by rewarding Christian Hall with a “whipped cream pie” to the face.

by Greg Marsten WEBSTER – Siren/Webster starting pitcher Christian Hall tallied a solid 16strikeout no-hitter over the rival Vikings of Frederic Monday in Webster, and while he was at it, Hall registered a killer night at the plate on his own.

“Christian Hall had a game that baseball players dream of,” Siren/Webster head coach Jon Ruud said, adding that Hall went 4 for 4 from the plate, with a triple, a double, two singles and two RBIs, “But his offense wasn’t what stuck out in this game.”

Hall hurled a complete game no-hitter with 16 strikeouts. Or as coach Ruud put it: “Of the 21 outs recorded, 16 were strikeouts, 3 were ground balls back to Christian Hall, one was a pop-up to our first baseman, and the final recorded out was a ground ball hit to our second baseman to complete the no-hitter.”

Frederic was all but unable to touch Hall’s pitches, and only scored on a freebie walk and good baserunning, combined with a hit batsman and choices in fielding after a leadoff walk in the first inning. Hall settled down well after that.

“Christian was as dialed in on the mound as anyone that we have seen this year or last year,” Ruud stated. “He did a great job of keeping the opposing team

Cumberland 20, Frederic 1 CUMBERLAND – Chris Schorn singled in the top of the first and Trae Gehl singled him home, but it would be the only run of the game for the Frederic Vikings on Tuesday, as Cumberland went on to win easily 20-1.

The Beavers led 12-1 after the bottom of the third inning, before picking up eight more runs in the fourth inning for the win. Cumberland had only five hits, as three Viking pitchers combined for 21 walks in the game.

Siren/Webster pitcher, Christian Hall gets a pie in the face after he pitched a no-hitter against Frederic. – Photo by Amber Hall

Hanson has dominant outing against Luck Sophomore strikes out 13 in Pirate win Grantsburg 11, Luck 3

by Marty Seeger LUCK – Grantsburg sophomore Nolan Hanson set the pace for the Pirates in Monday’s game against Luck, as he struck out 13 batters and walked just one. Despite the Cardinals tagging Hanson for seven hits, he commanded the strike zone and left it up to the Pirate offense to do the rest.

Grantsburg picked up a run in the first inning when Luck starting pitcher Collin Svoboda walked four and leadoff hitter Daniel Biorn scored on a wild pitch.

Luck tied the game in the bottom of the second inning when Logan Hacker led the inning off with the only walk of the game on Hanson. Taylor Horsager then singled and Gary Eckholm smacked an RBI single to tie the game. Hanson recorded four strikeouts in the next two innings as the Pirates continued to manufacture runs. The Pirates scored one run in the top of the third inning on a single from Jim Nelson, and scored three more runs in the top of the fourth, when Biorn and Dylan Marohn started the inning off

Luck's Bryson Clemenson connects for a double against Solon Springs on Thursday, April 15. The Cardinals beat the Eagles 22-1. – Photo by Sue Tolan

with a walk. Austin Eskola moved the runners to second and third base on a sacrifice bunt, and despite two outs, Hanson helped himself with a two-RBI single. He later scored on a steal home.

Svoboda helped get Luck on the board again in the bottom of the fifth inning with a one-out single, and Mitchell Larson hit a tough grounder to short, which helped Svoboda score. But that would be about the only production for the Cardinals on the night, as the Pirates tacked on four more runs in the top of the sixth and another two in the seventh.

Svoboda pitched four innings before being replaced by Hacker, who pitched one inning, along with Brandon Holdt who also pitched one inning. Two more Cardinals came in to pitch, while Hanson came out after six innings of work.

Bert Luedtke came in for the Pirates in the bottom of the seventh for the Pirates, and while he gave up one run on two hits, he struck out two, and finished out the Pirate win.

LEFT: Grantsburg sophomore, Nolan Hanson had command of the strike zone in the Pirates win over Luck on Monday.

Luck 22, Solon Springs 1 SOLON SPRINGS – The Cardinals thumped the Eagles of Solon Springs on Thursday, April 15. Taylor Horsager went 4 for 4 in the game, and Ben Kufalk and Logan Hacker both went 3 for 5.

Mitch Larson, Bryson Clemenson, Gary Eckholm, Brodie Kunze and Dylan Lemay each had two hits apiece for a Luck total of 20 hits.

St. Croix Central 12, Luck 2 HAMMOND – The Cardinals baseball team held a 2-1 lead heading into the bottom of the third inning at St. Croix Central, but couldn’t produce any more runs in the nonconference loss on Tuesday.

Ben Kufalk and Mitch Larson led the inning off with singles and Bryson Clemenson picked up the team’s only two RBIs of the game on a single. Taylor also singled in the inning, and while Luck continued to produce hits throughout the rest of the game, the Panthers remained one step ahead. A six-run fifth inning helped seal the win for St. Croix Central.

Luck's Logan Hacker gets back to first quickly as Grantsburg first baseman, Dylan Marohn makes the catch in an effort to make a play. – Photos by Marty Seeger

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Pirate boys slide past Vikes Grantsburg 6, Frederic 1

by Greg Marsten GRANTSBURG – The Grantsburg Pirate boys held on and stifled several challenging Frederic innings in a game that was closer than its score.

Grantsburg capitalized on solid baserunning throughout, and while they were able to get a few key hits off Viking starter Ethan Cook, it took baserunning prowess and key defense to secure the victory.

In spite of just six hits total for both teams, the scoring was far beyond the bats.

The Pirates scored two runs in the first inning, starting with a Daniel Biorn single and several walks and sacrifice flies to bring Biorn and Dylan Marohn home.

Grantsburg wouldn’t score again until the bottom of the sixth inning, and then they cut loose with four runs, and did it without hitting a ball out of the infield.

They did it with heads-up coaching and baserunning, with a little help from Sir Isaac Newton and his old friend, gravity.

Frederic was pretty solid in the field until the later innings, and Cook was able to keep the threatening Pirate bats in check, allowing just four true hits.

Both squads had some fielding issues

dication of it being earlier in the season than anything, but regardless, both teams kept the other’s bats in check, and at times just needed better luck with bounces and the like.

Grantsburg starter Nolan Hanson earned the win, with Chris Olson getting the save. Nobody on either team had more than one hit, and all of those six hits were singles.

Frederic did pull off a beautifully executed rundown when they caught a runner sleeping at the switch. The Vikes just need to keep that level of defense up at all times to secure a victory next time.

The Vikes registered six errors, and Grantsburg also had some critical defensive issues at times.

If this game was played in a couple of weeks, you can almost be sure it wouldn’t have as many miscues.

Grantsburg scored most of their runs in just a few minutes and without hitting a ball out of the infield. They capitalized on baserunning and throwing errors. – Photo by Greg Marsten that nearly made it anyone’s game. Frederic’s lone run came on a series of errors and sacrifices, and Grantsburg’s other

big inning was framed in miscues and bobbled throws. Scoring four runs on one hit and three errors is probably an in-

Prescott 14, Grantsburg 4 Ellsworth 12, Grantsburg 4 PRESCOTT – The Grantsburg baseball team traveled to Prescott for a tournament on Saturday, April 17, but couldn't pull through with a win as they were defeated by both Ellsworth and Prescott.

Both Austin Eskola and Jamie Robb went deep with home runs Saturday for the Pirates. – Marty Seeger

Eagles eke out the win over Siren/Webster End tough week with five games Unity 9, Siren/Webster 4

by Marty Seeger BALSAM LAKE – The Eagles baseball team had a week that featured a conference loss to Luck on Monday, April 12, before ending the week with a 2-3 record.

Unity followed their loss to Luck with a win against Siren/Webster the following Thursday, but watched a 4-0 lead dwindle in the top of the fourth inning.

It wasn’t a bad start for the Eagles, as they produced four runs in the bottom of the second inning after a leadoff walk by Justin McKenzie and RBI single by Nate Despiegelaere, who worked his way to third on a stolen base and a wild pitch.

Brady Turner then reached on a fielder’s choice, picking up an RBI in the process and eventually scoring with the help of a pair of passed balls. Drew Walker reached base on a walk later in the inning, and eventually got home with the help of a Siren/Webster error.

But Siren/Webster made up for their early mistakes by capitalizing on a couple of the Eagles mistakes. Austin Elliot took first base on an error by the Eagles shortstop, and Christian Hall singled in the top of the fourth inning. Evan Oachs laid down a nice bunt in the inning to load the bases, and Kevin Packard took one for the team after he was hit by a pitch to score the first run of the game for Siren/Webster. James Wethern capitalized in his next at bat with an error on the Unity third baseman, and Tadd Oachs bunted in the fourth run of the inning. It was all Siren/Webster would get however, as Unity coach Matt Humpal made a pitching change, opting for Brady Flaherty, who finished out the final three innings allowing no runs on one hit with three strikeouts and a walk.

“Brady Flaherty did a great job in locking this game up for us. He got the win in relief. We had to battle until the end for this one. Siren/Webster is a much-improved team,” said Humpal.

Unity retook the lead in the bottom of

Siren/Webster second baseman, Tadd Oachs tags Unity's Jason Vlasnik on his way to second base.

Unity's Derek Jorgenson is tagged out at home plate by Siren/Webster's Michael Larson last week at Unity. – Photo by Marty Seeger the fifth inning with a Luke Nelson RBI double. The Eagles scored four more times in the sixth on two hits from Flaherty and Derek Jorgenson, who went 2 for 3 with two RBIs. Evan Oachs led Siren/Webster in offense going 2 for 3, and Hall and Michael Larson each had hits.

Turtle Lake/Clayton 14, Unity 1 The Eagles were routed in a nonconference game against Turtle Lake/Clayton on Friday, April 16, producing just three hits and one run in the bottom of the sixth inning. The run came after a single

by Jason Vlasnik and a fielder’s choice RBI hit by Luke Nelson.

“Being a nonconference game, we had players in situations they are not usually in. The game got away from us in the fifth and we didn’t have the pitching depth to keep it close,” said coach Matt Humpal.

TL/Clayton scored five runs in the fifth and tacked on another five runs in the sixth. Drew Walker started the game for the Eagles, pitching the first two innings, allowing three hits with one strikeout, six walks and four earned runs. Tyler Bublitz finished out the game and was hit 12 times, and he allowed nine earned runs. Brady Flaherty led the Eagles going 2 for 3.

Cumberland 7, Unity 4 Unity 8, Amery 5 AMERY – Unity played two games at Amery on Saturday, April 17, winning one against Amery and then losing another against Cumberland, a team they beat in their season opener.

“Cumberland had revenge on their mind in this one. They took advantage of early walks and we couldn’t recover.

We hit the ball very well but two great defensive plays ended two of our ral-

lies,” said coach Matt Humpal.

The Eagles lost to Cumberland by a score of 7-4, scattering one run in the first inning, one in the fourth, and one run in the fifth and sixth innings. Cumberland scored four times in the third inning and three more in the fifth for the win. Brady Flaherty had a great game going 4 for 4 (all singles) with one RBI. Jason Vlasnik and Luke Nelson each had RBIs as well, with one hit apiece.

Despite falling to the Beavers, the Eagles grabbed a solid win over a possible playoff opponent in the Amery Warriors.

Drew Walker went 3 for 4 and with an RBI, and Brady Turner and Justin McKenzie each had a pair of RBIs to help lead Unity.

Luke Nelson picked up the win going six innings, striking out seven and allowing seven hits, five runs and a walk. Flaherty worked the final inning on the mound, and the Eagles ended the game on a 1-6-3 double play.

“Amery is in our regional and this is a game that we put on the schedule as a must-win. Amery is a very solid team and I would not be surprised to see them in playoffs,” said Humpal.

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Tons of potential for golf teams this spring Courses should see some close competition

by Marty Seeger LEADERLAND – It really could be anyone’s year to excel in the 2010, spring boys golf season, and hopefully there’ll be a few surprises like there were last season.

Grantsburg golf GRANTSBURG – The Grantsburg golf team, who didn’t finish at the top of the conference, but made it to state after winning the sectional title.

The Pirates placed fourth overall at state last season, and will look to try and make it back with only two of their returning state qualifiers, senior Derek Sando and junior Kyle Johnson. There are just five others on the roster including seniors Matt Wood and John Schneider, juniors Joe Dye and Steven Haupt, sophomore Ben Davis and freshman Sean Handy. Coach Bruce Teigen is hopeful his Pirates can compete again this year, and thinks Unity and St. Croix Falls could be the teams to beat this season.

Unity golf BALSAM LAKE – After grabbing their first conference championship in 19 years last season, second-year coach Larry Stencil has reason to be excited. He has just one senior to replace from last season and the rest of his golfers are back and much improved.

“We should not have a problem filling in that (senior) spot,” Stencil said, and for good reason.

The Eagles have grown from 10 golfers to 20 this season, which their No. 1 golfer, Reed Sorenson, who was the top point getter in the conference and a sectional qualifier. They’ve also got several others with varsity experience including juniors Brandon Stencil and Jake Bengtson, who according to coach Stencil, “have improved their games and are ready to start.“ Two sophomores in Ben Bengtson and Erik Nelson have varsity experience as well, and will likely help the No. 4 and No. 5 spots. There are two freshmen that will be golfing for those spots, or a spot on varsity with Evan Lunda and Kyle Sorenson, along with senior Tyler Hall, who earned a spot to compete for the conference tournament and regional.

“We should be very competitive within the conference schedule. Our strength will not only be Reed, but our No. 4 and No. 5 should carry us throughout the year. We have four to five guys fighting for those two spots. It should be quite challenging and interesting,” said Stencil.

The Eagles will hope to compete better this year in the 18-hole tournaments.

Stencil said that last season the team had more difficulty competing in the longer tournaments, as opposed to the 9-hole matches.

St. Croix Falls golf ST. CROIX FALLS – The Saints will be working with yet another core group of golfers this season as seven lettermen return, including two that made the allconference team. The Saints had five of their golfers finish in the top 30 in the points standings, and all but two are back this season, including their top talent. Seniors Blake Yunker and Kyle Christensen are back this season after their 2009 all-conference season and letter winner John Mikl, also a senior, will likely fill the to three spots.

Webster senior Dan Erickson will be leading the Tigers this season on the golf course. – File photos by Marty Seeger

Unity's Jake Bengtson and the rest of the Eagles golf team are already looking strong this season, and have around 20 golfers on the roster.

Grantsburg junior Kyle Johnson will be one of the keys to the Pirates success. Johnson was part of the team that went to state last season.

Letter winner and senior C.J. Stenberg, and juniors Drew Fontainelle, Taylor Sempf and sophomore Alex Mikl will also fight for a spot among the varsity along with three other sophomores and six freshmen. The Saints finished third in the conference last season, but finished ninth at the Division 2 sectional tournament in a tough Division 2 field.

Voeltz isn’t exactly sure where his Tigers will fit into the mix of a tough conference.

“I do believe that we can make great strides throughout the season. At this point, we are very inexperienced in terms of varsity playing time, but we have a great group of individuals who love the game of golf and are eager to learn and get better,” Voeltz said.

What the season does come down to, in terms of who finishes near the top of the conference, is consistency according to Voeltz.

“Golf is really tough, you need to be at the top of your game all season long, otherwise you can easily miss the boat. The team that is the most consistent will definitely be toward the top at the end of the season,” Voeltz said.

their first tournament of the season at Voyager Village in Webster on Tuesday, April 20. Just three golfers, Carson Giller, Brendan Fenning and Jordan Bazey participated in the tournament, posting a Luck score of 101, which was the eighthbest score on the night. Both Fenning and Bazey scored a 62 and 57 respectively.

Last year Luck finished fourth in the conference standings, and several of their golfers placed in the top 30 all-conference points standings. The Cardinals qualified for sectionals last season and place sixth overall, but took second at the conference golf meet, just three strokes behind the first place Unity Eagles.

Siren golf SIREN – The Siren golfers will again be coached by Brian Webster this season, and he’ll have a nice group of talent to work with this year.

Sectional qualifiers Jordan Sargent and Luke Bollant made it to sectionals as freshmen last season, and will likely lead the Dragons again this season. Justin Decorah is another golfer to watch, as he’s improved a lot since last year according to Webster, as well as Jake Swenson.

“Sophomores Ian Martin, Taylor Renberg and Andrew Brown are new, so time will tell how they will help the team. Junior Hans Dahlberg should also compete to be on the varsity,” Webster added.

Siren finished near the bottom in sixth place last season, but fifth at regionals. In the team’s most recent outing at the 2010 Pine City Scramble, Siren took sixth out of 14 teams, so this season, anything is possible.

Along with the three young golfers the team has plenty of athletes up for the challenge to make the varsity squad, which should make Siren very competitive.

Webster golf WEBSTER – There’s just one golfer back from last year on the Tigers team this season in senior Dan Erickson, and Webster will be looking to him for some team leadership. Matt Whiteside, who played some JV, is the only other senior on the team.

“I look for him to make a push into our varsity lineup after a couple of weeks of preparation,” said coach Jeromie Voeltz.

There are also three freshmen golfers looking to get on the varsity squad this year, which should help round out the team’s varsity roster. Other than that,

Frederic golf FREDERIC – The Frederic Vikings are another team in the conference that could surprise a few people this year, especially since many on the varsity squad are back for another year, and continued to improve quite a bit.

“We saw improvement from all athletes and had a lot of fun during the season. It was a fun group of guys,” said Vikings coach Kelly Steen.

The Vikings finished at the bottom of the conference last year but can only go up from there, and they’ve already done that in numbers. Seniors Will Primm, Adam Hardenbergh, Justin Pyke and Chad Chenal will be gracing the roster this year, and despite no juniors to report as of yet, they’ll have five sophomores, including Chris Hopp, who along with Primm and sophomore Dayton Rivera, return as letter winners. All three will be keys to the Vikings success on the varsity team.

“I look for strong play from them,” Steen said.

Others on the roster include sophomores Brad Knauber, Alex Miller and Nick Rognrud. Freshmen David Crandell, Charlie Lindberg, Daniel Larson and Ian Lexen will also contribute.

Luck golf LUCK – The Luck Golf team looks thin this season after their performance in

Webster Golf Invitational (04-20-10) Voyager Village Country Club Team Scores Place Team Score 1st Unity 155 2nd Grantsburg 176 3rd St. Croix Falls 186 4th Siren 214 5th Webster 231 6th Frederic 259 7th Luck 101 Individual Scores Name Score School Brandon Stencil 36 Unity Reed Sorensen 38 Unity Evan Lunda 39 Unity Derek Sando 41 Grantsburg John Mikl 41 St. Croix Falls Ben Bengtson 42 Unity Ben Davis 43 Grantsburg Carson Giller 44 Luck Kyle Johnson 46 Grantsburg Matt Wood 46 Grantsburg Luke Bollant 46 Siren Kyle Christensen 47 St. Croix Falls Blake Yunker 48 St. Croix Falls Jake Bengtson 49 Unity Alex Mikl 50 St. Croix Falls Justin Decorah 51 Siren Nathan Puttbrese 51 Webster Dan Erickson 52 Webster John Radke 53 Grantsburg Taylor Sempf 55 St. Croix Falls Jordan Bazey 57 Luck Jake Swenson 57 Siren Dayton Rivera 58 Frederic Taylor Renberg 60 Siren Brendan Fenning 62 Luck Ian Martin 62 Siren Jake Sargent 62 Webster Alex Miller 63 Frederic Ben Weis 66 Frederic Chris Hopp 68 Frederic Daniel Larson 70 Frederic Brad Knauber 74 Frederic

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Vikings’ Schmidt gets perfect game against Rush City Frederic 14, Rush City, Minn. 0

by Greg Marsten FREDERIC – It was a sparkling day all around for Frederic Viking fast-pitch fans on Monday, April 19.

New softball field, new dugouts, Girl Scout flag bearers, and a pretty rousing

version of the national anthem by a local barbershop quartet.

Add to that the cake, lemonade, dedication ceremony and a large crowd, and it was a truly memorable evening.

Oh, and a true “perfect game” by Frederic’s starting pitcher, Cori Schmidt.

She shut down the visiting Rush City Tigers, 14-0, without a single walk, hit, error or hit batsman. It may be the first in Viking history.

Yeah, a pretty good way to begin playing at a new field.

“Cori really had a good game,” Frederic head coach Erin Hanford said, noting that while it was technically the second game they’ve played on the new LEFT: Becky Amundson was the first official "Super Fan" at the new field. She bought the winning ticket, and was able to sit right behind home plate in a custom-built, umbrellaladen, wheelie-poppin' lounge chair on wheels.

field, it felt right with the fans, pomp and celebration. “I was really proud of everyone. It was nice to start this way at the new field!”

She also credited the Frederic bats and fielding as keeping the visiting Tigers in check, 14-0. The Vikings exploded for eight runs in the fourth inning, after peppering away at Tiger starter Abby Scherer for the first two innings, but only managing two runs.

Frederic did even better with McKenzie Sherrill on the mound: In fact, the Vikes saw second base a lot; tallying up five doubles on the night, from five different players, even: Schmidt, Vanessa Neumann, Maria Miller, Chrissy Chenal and Krysta Laqua.

Offensively, Frederic only batted four times, but still managed 12 hits, including 2-for-2 performances by Miller and center fielder Lauren Domagala. The duo also managed to register seven RBIs between them, and scored a few times to boot.

They also had very solid - if not perfect - defense on their new field. Several Rush City liners were kept in play by Viking shortstop Chenal and second baseman Neumann. They could easily have spoiled Schmidt’s shining night.

The Tigers were rookies with the newly instituted 43-foot pitchers mound, as Minnesota still goes by the old, 40-foot standard. But the Rush City pitcher’s adjusted fairly well, and while their timing may have been off at the plate, it was hardly an excuse for their gaggle of zeroes on the scoresheet. In fact, coaches expect that new standard to apply in the Gopher State before too long, if not by 2012. The added offense and extra runs are expected to make it pretty appealing.

Of course, we may have fewer perfect games.

Pirate girls handle the Vikes liners Grantsburg 13, Frederic 0

by Greg Marsten GRANTSBURG – The Pirates had their sights set on the Frederic Vikings on Thursday, April 15. The Vikings were admittedly one of the few teams that challenged the state champ Pirates in last year’s campaign. When the Frederic crew rolled into town, the Pirates seemed ready. Both squads threw their aces and tried to keep the run total low, which is what happened until the later innings, when the Pirate bats rang up some big wallops.

Grantsburg was able to keep the feisty Viking bats in check, although the Frederic girls hit some monster line-drive shots off the purple pitching, almost all of which were handled by the talented Pirate fielding corps.

“That was our problem, we hit it right at them!” Frederic head coach Erin Hansford said. “We just need to find the holes in the field better.”

Grantsburg starter Michelle Lund only allowed four hits all night and walked none, which made a big difference on the base paths and on the scoreboard. Lund struck out six and faced only 20 batters overall. She also helped her own cause, with three RBI and two runs scored, including a stand-up double.

Frederic starter Chrissy Chenal did a good job against the meat of the Pirate order, but they still managed to garner 13 hits, including three alone to shortstop Tiff Meyer. Chenal only walked two Pirates, and was able to garner a rare Grantsburg strikeout in the loss. Chenal also handled herself well, defensively, as

the liners kept heading right for her torso, it seemed. She is another example of the solid Frederic infield, which is among the best around, defensively.

Grantsburg scored a lone run in the first, and the Vike’s looked to be holding their own defensively against the poppin’ Pirate aluminum. But the Pirate order came to life in the third and fourth innings, as they exploded for five and seven runs respectively, effectively making the Vikes play catch up all night.

Grantsburg was able to track down some of the solid Frederic hitting, in spite of a wind that made every outfield ball a challenge. Both teams’ center and right fielders earned chili on their hot dogs fighting that sail-filling breeze.

The two teams match up well, in spite of the lopsided final score.

Grantsburg 22, New Richmond 10 NEW RICHMOND – Forty-one hits between them. The Pirates of Grantsburg prevailed in a display of offense that kept the scorekeepers from daring to look away from the action all game in New Richmond on Friday, April 16.

The Pirates relied on two late-game scoring bonanzas to keep the Tigers on the losing end of the scoreboard. The Grantsburg girls managed eight runs in both the sixth and seventh innings, and utilized solid all-around batting prowess to defeat the equally explosive Tigers.

Several Pirates had amazing numbers, including catcher Nicole MacKenzie’s remarkable seven runs batted in on a 3 for 4 plate performance. Shortstop Tiff Meyer went 5 for 6 with three RBIs and second baseman Emily Cole scored five

Grantsburg third baseman Sarah Wald waits to see if her hit means extra bases. – Photo by Greg Marsten

runs and went 5 for 6, as well, in the display.

In total, Grantsburg tallied 29 hits from nine players, with just one strikeout.

Grantsburg starter Michelle Lund got the win, and gave up eight hits and five runs - four of them earned. She faced 30 batters before giving the ball up in relief in the fifth inning. Middle reliever Jessica Hoffman had a hard time with the Tiger bats, and gave up 5 runs in her short stint, before Sam Schweiger came on as the closer.

While New Richmond may have unpredictable pitching, they may be one of the best hitting squads in the region, and they proved it against the normally frugal Grantsburg hurlers.

Several key players were missing for the Pirates, but they still managed to keep ahead of the never-say-die Tigers, who play in the very talent-rich Middle Border conference.

Grantsburg was able to hold on with their late-inning offense, and was lucky to have their nuclear batting corps to offset their giving up double-digit runs.

New Richmond showed that even a small dog can have big teeth.

In a blaze of good fortune, Frederic sophomore Cori Schmidt threw the first-ever perfect game for her Viking squad. Schmidt was on fire against the Rush City Tigers, allowing no hits, runs, walks or errors in the 14-0 win. – Photos by Greg Marsten

Vikings defeat Hurricanes Frederic 9, Webster/Siren 1

by Marty Seeger FREDERIC – A solid, error-free performance by the Frederic Vikings softball team propelled them to another conference win over the Webster/Siren Hurricanes on Tuesday, April 20.

The game featured 12 Vikings hits and a debut at third base by foreign exchange student Camilla Collovati. Frankie Knuf also came off the bench and turned a double play.

Chrissy Chenal pitched a solid seven innings, allowing just four hits and two walks to go along with five strikeouts.

The run was unearned.

The Vikings led 4-1 after two innings of play and scored three more times in the third inning and twice more in the top of the fourth. Lauren Domagala, Vanessa Neumann and Alex Lonetti each had two hits apiece, while Corissa Schmidt went 3 for 5, and made a diving catch at short to steal a hit from the Tigers. Chenal also batted 3 for 3, and Maria Miller picked up a hit as well.

Viking Frankie Knuf tags out Hurrican’s Ellie Isaacson and turns to throw out batter Sam Kopecky. – Photo by Kelly Schmidt The Hurricanes four hits on the night came from Ellie Isaacson, who batter 2 for 3, and Meghan Baasch and Audrey Mulliner each had hits.

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Seeking the true cost of sports - Part 5 Coaches, logos and clubs, oh my!

by Greg Marsten LEADERLAND – “It’s not a gang, it’s a club!” ~ “Saturday Night Live” skit, circa 1985 Playing in a traveling band Sports are the ultimate club creator.

Few activities, short of the workplace or legislative bodies, force people to get along - regardless of their commonalities, interests or beliefs - more than sports.

It’s also a chance for athletes to specialize, and some local districts have been using “traveling teams,” AAU, Legion ball or “club sports” as a way to concentrate on one sport for a student or small group, outside of the realm of sanctioned school sports. It is a way for athletes to immerse themselves in a sport, for extreme development or as a way to enhance scholarship likelihood. In some sports, such as volleyball, softball or even hockey, that specialization has spilled over into the district’s sports program, such as in Grantsburg, where traveling softball and volleyball have arguably led to some of the most effective programs in the region, with a boatload of state trophies to prove it.

“They offer quality activities for youth and parents. [Club sports] Build skills at an early age,” stated Grantsburg Superintendent Joni Burgin.

The club sport option is starting to catch on in other districts, such as in Unity and Luck, where recent volleyball clubs have emerged.

“Legion ball has a positive impact,” stated Unity athletic director Doug Ramich. “We have 11 teams throughout the winter, a lot of them coached from volunteer parents.”

Ramich also mentioned that the Unity Booster Club has assisted in covering the costs, which is both unusual and a harbinger of sorts, of things to come.

But it will likely have a huge impact in the near future on the quality of the school’s programs, as well, as a by-product of the specialized focus. Especially when it comes to the regular season and those kids from the club sports get involved in district-sanctioned sports.

“Club sports have a place in school districts on a cooperative level for those students seeking extra play and improvement, outside of their regular season.” St. Croix Falls athletic director Kelly Anderson said.

That year-round play is both good and bad, according to a number of school officials. While it allows a student to be tutored and trained extensively in a specific sport, the opportunities in other sports - or even music or the arts - become limited. And while few would admit it, almost all athletic directors agreed that having a large pool of students for activities is a good thing. Several ADs admitted that they “need every player they can get” in some sports, while other activities are fighting for that same activity time.

And while some sports blossom, it now seems less and less common to have true multisport athletes, such as was common two or three decades ago. That lack of participants has begun to show in some programs, where they’ve either cooperated with other districts or dropped a sport altogether.

“Between video games, jobs, boyfriends, girlfriends, there does seem to be less dedication theses days,” Siren athletic director Ryan Karsten stated.

“Sometimes, it’s easier for them to just not try out.”

“It takes a lot of dedication to put to-

Specialization in sports has spilled over into district sports programs such as in Grantsburg, where traveling softball and volleyball teams have become some of the most effective programs in the region, with a boatload of state trophies to prove it. – File photos gether a club sport,” noted Frederic Superintendent Jerry Tischer.

Luck Principal and Athletic Director Mark Gobler noted that it’s not like it used to be, where you played a sport, whether it was “your” sport or just something you enjoyed to do.

“In the old days, kids played everything! Now I think we’re seeing more specialization,” Gobler said. “I’m generalizing, maybe, but I think we’re seeing fewer three-sport athletes, in general.”

That concerned some ADs, while others felt it might be reducing numbers, but increasing competition quality.

“Fifteen years ago, we even had plenty of four-sport athletes!” Gobler said, noting that some districts are not that fond of having athletes compete not just in multiple sports, but in two sports in the same season.

The fairness factor Until quite recently, club sports were quite rare, so they were not addressed all that often. It almost always meant leaving the region, either to Rice Lake, the Twin Cities or Eau Claire and even Duluth for some sports and activities, ranging from volleyball, hockey, softball and even AAU baseball. Travel is part of the deal for parents, and while school districts fund almost none of it - which makes it good for taxpayers - it comes with a few ethical prices, including a lack of applicable “code of conduct“ limits.

“Yeah, it’s a hot potato sometimes,” St. Croix Falls Superintendent Glenn Martin said of club sports, noting that it is sometimes the only option for parents, but it can also be looked at as unfair in its very nature, and goes against the philosophy

Back in January 2009, Craig Miles and Cathy Miles presented a check for $5,000 from W.I.N.G.S. to St. Croix Falls School Board President Ken Stensven at the Jan. 13 regular board meeting. The donation from W.I.N.G.S. went toward a softball field scoreboard.

of “every kid getting to play.” As he suggested, club sports can go outside the boundaries of the usual philosophies, especially at the younger grade levels.

Club sports have few if any educational performance-based criteria for play or involvement. In other words, Junior is failing two classes, and can’t play basketball at the school, but he could play AAU or Legion baseball, or any other club-type sport.

“There is a parental responsibility to make sure grades are being maintained,” Martin said.

Club sports generally have no rules about skipping school, attendance in general or test scores. You truly “pay to play,” regardless of school performance, or lack thereof.

Athletic eligibility is really one of the things school districts can use as a “carrot and stick” in the classroom.

Educational performance aside, club sports are also the answer, some might say, to a school district’s athletic failures, especially in regions where certain sports have been dropped. As we may have seen lately, sports really can be one of the first things to be cut when the ink turns red. Reports in just the last few weeks suggest the gigantic St. Paul School District is proposing eliminating middle school sports to help with scarlet ink.

Other districts have framed elimination of athletics or extracurriculars as a budgetary necessity, and club sports are sometimes cited as part of the answer when that happens.

“I think club sports will be a last resort resource for districts that cannot afford to offer interscholastic athletics,” stated Siren Superintendent Scott Johnson, who played the scenario out even further: “I think club sports means that donations will be required to support the programs, and sooner or later people will come to the conclusion that it is easier to support high school athletics under the current system.”

Gobler has been directed to cut at least $13,000 from the latest Luck athletic budget, and because of that, you may begin to see some rather unusual ways to offset those cuts.

“I hate to say it, but we’ll probably see even more need for fundraising,” he said.

That leads to either more fundraising, more club sports, fewer athletic options, or a combination of all of them.

The whole fundraising issue The red ink facing many districts may also mean they begin to look for extraordinary examples of ways to save, such as selling the rights to a school’s team logo, which may only amount to a few hundred dollars, but can add up when alumni clubs or others purchase hats, jerseys or the like, where the district would get a small percentage of the sale to WalMart or sports marketing groups or stores.

“It’s that much less I have to cut for sports,” Gobler said.

Other districts have relied heavily on outside funding sources, such as donors or fundraisers, often using booster clubs or internal groups to defray specific costs, like uniform replacement.

“Those organizations are critical,” Martin stated. “They help kids a lot.”

There is a varying level in school districts for booster type clubs, but there are also organizations outside the usual scope, such as Youth Sports Unlimited, which has helped several local districts with unique athletic equipment, like scoreboards, helmets or even with maintenance issues and costs. They are an or-

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Cost of sports/continued ganization dedicated to specific districts, relying on specific fundraisers to fund their projects.

Just recently, a Minnesota Twins-based community funding group, The Fields for Kids Fund donated $5,000 to the village of Frederic for improvements to their fast-pitch softball complex. From new dugouts to safety items and improvement materials, it was a community-based project, generally outside the school budgets.

Another organization that has emerged recently is the group W.I.N.G.S. They emerged from the tragedy of a high school student’s death, and that group dedicated to Mark Miles’ memory is now involved with eight local school districts: Osceola, Frederic, Mondovi, Luck, St. Croix Falls, Webster, Unity and St. Croix Central. As of last fall, they had contributed to 75 events touching some 800 children and families to a total of over $25,000.

“We have a pay-it-forward component,” stated cofounder Craig Miles, who has been a coach in several sports, and has moved the organization into music as well, which his late son loved.

The W.I.N.G.S. program uses charity as a way to get those affected involved in the community, maybe by reading to kids or at the senior center, but it’s not just a handout.

The group also assists with the costs of biannual physicals, and helped two local hockey players with equipment costs when a parent was diagnosed with cancer, and helped with local scoreboards, much like YSU. “They’ve really been supportive on a community basis,” Unity’s Superintendent Brandon Robinson said, noting that groups like the Unity Athletic Boosters have made some athletic improvements a reality, just as they have at Luck, where football and baseball field upgrades were paid almost entirely through fundraisers and concentrated groups.

But the reality of fundraising is that we’re going to see much more of it in the future, just like Gobler stated.

Often, it’s “preaching to the choir,” since many of the people who support athletic fundraisers - either at events or at schools with raffle tickets and purchases - are already supporters, and are doing what they can to help with equipment or facility enhancements.

Impact fees One of the true differences between districts is how they deal with so-called “impact fees” for sports. It’s a mixed bag of answers, and some districts are still weighing the issue. Generally, the district will ask for a fee when a student participates, to help offset the intrinsic cost of the sport, such as officials or travel. That fee can range between $15 and $50 locally, with almost all of them placing a “cap” on each student’s fees, or limiting what a family pays for several students.

“No. I’m reasonably sure we won’t be doing it anytime soon,” stated Webster Superintendent Jim Erickson, who noted that his district has nearly 70 percent of its students eligible for free or reduced lunches, and the impact might be huge in some households.

“Our school board has a philosophy of no fees for all kids,” stated Robinson.

“We don’t want it to affect their ability to participate.”

Other districts have instituted a fee schedule, such as St. Croix Falls and Frederic, but most admitted the fees may be waived if there are economic issues.

Others have had long battles over the impact fee issue, or are still considering it, such as Luck. Others have already had deep discussions on the issue, such as Siren:

Coaches salaries are a set amount, and most of the local school athletic directors agreed that coaches don’t do the job for the money. All of the ADs praised their coaches, many of whom are true volunteers, or are close to it when proactive time, travel and inherent job costs are involved, and some districts have had a hard time finding coaches on occasion. – File photos “We have discussed this concept, but it comes with many mixed feelings. Collecting fees and handling the paperwork adds work that nobody is hired to do right now. We certainly don’t want to create new work that requires the cost of additional help. That would be self-defeating,” stated Siren’s Scott Johnson.

“There are also many students and families that can’t afford the fees. Do we not allow them to participate in athletics because of their income situation? That doesn’t seem fair for students. We don’t want athletics to become something that only the rich kids can do. That will result in a further decline in student athletes participating and ultimately the loss of sports programs. It can be become a counterproductive decision to charge fees in a low-income community.”

Other districts are on the fence, but still realize the day may be coming when it’s talked about more openly, but with side effects, such as in Grantsburg.

“Yes, with our high poverty percentage (40 percent) we know that this will restrict some students from participating,” stated Burgin. “So we are careful with this consideration so as not to limit access for disadvantaged youth.”

With many of the local organizations behind the schools, they are being forced to find those new and creative ways to pay for athletics and extracurriculars in general, whether through raffles or higher ticket prices, or even through more dedicated concession sales for offsetting athletic costs.

But in some areas of the nation, those fundraising efforts have been quite visible, from stadium naming rights to advertisements on school buses, the creative options always seem to find that boundary, and go a step further.

Most local schools took part in a program through a local beverage distributor that led to new scoreboards, if the district allowed that company exclusive beverage vending rights. Many of those contracts are coming to pass, and the boards are still standing. At the time, there were deep-rooted debates about the ethics of the issue, whether having a soda pop name on a scoreboard or on a vending machine was appropriate for a school event.

Those debates are possible again as districts look for creative ways to offset that red ink, ink that just keeps getting a deeper shade of red in some districts.

Other issues A few people have asked about things like coaches fees, and if they are the reason for the high costs.

“Coaches salaries are pretty much set in stone,’” Gobler noted, adding that the final number is usually capped in a school budget, and is “typically one of the last things negotiated.”

All of the ADs praised their coaches, many of whom are true volunteers, or are close to it when proactive time, travel and inherent job costs are involved, and some districts have had a hard time finding coaches on occasion.

“I really wish there were more people willing to coach,” Frederic AD Jeff Carley said. “The time, the responsibility, there’s a lot that goes into coaching. They aren’t doing it for the money!”

They all concurred.

Coaches have also been known to give kids rides home from practices, just as neighboring teachers have for decades.

How do you measure volunteer rides home?

One person asked about uniforms, and why they always seem to be new. Most ADs said uniforms are one of the most recycled school items around, and have been for years. Several ADs noted that old uniforms rarely die, and work their way through the school ranks, ages and even across activities. Carley noted just passing down the previous basketball uniforms down to the lower levels, when newer uniforms were purchased.

Other schools have real innovation happening, such as in the Webster School District, which has an after-school “Owl Bus,” that may cost some money to operate, but saves parents long car rides for every extracurricular activity, and not just for sports. It also helps with safety issues, and can be a blessing for working parents.

But the reality is that when it comes to athletic budgets and the value to taxpayers, it is weighed well in a 2002 Harvard Educational Review article, which “... found that participation in extracurricular activities in high school appears to be one of the few interventions that benefit low-status, disadvantaged students – those less well served by traditional educational programs – as much or more than their more advantaged peers.”

A national Federation of High Schools study about the value of extracurriculars and activities in general, noted this citing, as well:

“In telephone interviews of a national sample of teens in 2001, more than half (54 percent) said they wouldn’t watch so much TV or play video games if they had other things to do after school. The same survey found that more than half of teens wish there were more community or neighborhood-based programs available after school, and two- thirds of those surveyed said they would participate in such programs if they were available.”

We also established early on that students who compete in high school activities generally make higher grades and have better attendance, which would lead to better educational options, and hence potentially higher post-education achievements, which can possibly mean a higher return to not just society in general, but truly to a local community, when that former student or athlete returns home to raise a family.

Yes, it’s speculative, and we are generally more nomadic and mobile than our grandparents, but we often have roots we are somehow drawn to in later years.

But a study by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices is pretty compelling, as well. It states that “...students who participate in the arts nine hours or more each week for at least a year are four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement...”

Yes, sports and activities cost taxpayers money. Sometimes it’s a lot of money, or it might seem like it. But the reality is that sports assist local businesses, just as they often assist athletic programs in returns. Sports keep kids busy, they teach skills hard to define in a book, and promote community, teamwork, playing by the rules, and even force students to attend classes they might otherwise skip out on.

As we learned earlier, eliminating sports to save money may have the opposite effect, forcing some students to different districts, and thereby offsetting much of the savings of cutting sports.

The shouts have been heard by every district to reduce taxes whenever possible, but they also have to entice students into the district to help in paying taxes.

It is a truly fine line to walk for school districts and tax payers. And it’s not as easy as just cutting things out, as the effects can haunt a district for years to come.

As almost everyone involved in this series concurred, it’s never just about dollars.

Uniforms are considered one of the most recycled school items around.

Several ADs noted that old uniforms rarely die, and work their way through the school ranks, ages and even across activities.

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Clear Lake sweeps Siren track meet In spite of small teams, both Siren and Luck do well

by Greg Marsten SIREN – It was a good day for the Clear Lake Warriors track team Thursday in Siren, as both their boys and girls teams took top honors over hosting Siren and visiting Luck.

Clear Lake won partly because of their team size. They have plenty of athletes to participate in events, while each squad had some remarkable performances on the day.

In the end, the boys honors went to Clear Lake with 75 points, followed by Siren with 59 and Luck with 23.

The girls scores were similar, as the Warriors dominated with 86 points, fol-

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Siren Meet (4-15-10) Girls Team Results Team Clear Lake Siren Luck

Points 75.0 59.0 23.0

Individual Results (Siren and Luck) 100-meter dash - 1. Jackie LaDuke, L, 14.00; 5. Jessica Bauer, S, 16.50; 6. Gabby Botia, S, 17.60.

200-meter dash - 1. Jackie LaDuke, L, 30.40; 3. Jessica Bauer, S, 37.80; 4. Gabby Botia, S, 41.30.

400-meter run - 1. Sarah Howe, S, 1:06.40; 3. Jackie LaDuke, L, 1:08.00; 4. Liz Brown, S, 1:10.10; 6. Jessica Bauer, S, 1:26.50.

800-meter run - 4. Raven Emery, S, 3:08.00.

3200-meter run - 1. Mackenzie Swenson, S, 14:41.00.

4X100-meter relay - 2. Siren, 59.80.

4X200-meter relay - 2. Siren, 2:11.10.

4X400-meter relay - 2. Siren, 5:06.30.

4X800-meter relay - 2. Siren, 11:34.20.

High jump - 1. Diana Kufalk, L, 4-08; 2. Deanna Phernetton, S, 4-04.

Long jump - 1. Daphne Hubbell, S, 14-05; 2. Jackie LaDuke, L, 13-10; 3. Kristen Sexton, S, 13-02; 4.

Danielle Keller, S, 12-10; 5. Diana Kufalk, L, 12-03.

Triple jump - 1. Kristen Sexton, S, 27-11; 2. Diana Kufalk, L, 27-04.

Shot put - 1. Daphne Hubbell, S, 30-04.50; 2. Ashley Guevara, S, 30-02; 5. Liz Brown, S, 23-09.50.

Discus - 1. Ashley Guevara, S, 104-10; 2. Daphne Hubbell, S, 101-03; 5T. Liz Brown, S, 63-09; 5T. Raven Emery, S, 63-09; 8. Liz Otto, S, 43-03.

A R E A Hacker’s Lanes

Monday Afternoon Seniors Standings: Vultures 38, Zebras 36, Nite Hawks 34, Badgers 27, Swans 25, Cardinals 24, Eagles 21, Bears 19.

Women’s games: Lila Larson 175, Ruth Sorenson 165, Betty Schandorff 165.

Women’s series: Ruth Sorenson 474, Lila Larson 433, JoAnn Tyler 420.

Men’s games: Duane Doolittle 221, Tom Johnson 209, Ron Pitts 199.

Men’s series: Duane Doolittle 635, Dennis Bohn 555, Tom Johnson 537.

Team games: Nite Hawks 709, Vultures 694, Eagles 622.

Team series: Nite Hawks 2040, Vultures 1976, Swans 1718.

Monday Night Ladies Standings: House of Wood 57, The Bottle Shop 55, AnchorBank 55, Hacker’s Lanes 53, Chicks 49, Mane Attractions 46.

Individual games: Kelsey Bazey (HW) 202, Rachelle Petersen (BS) 192, Joann Pomerleau (MA) 188.

Individual series: Kelsey Bazey (HW) 560, Rachell Petersen (BS) 489, Joann Pomerleau (MA) 479.

Team games: Mane Attractions 615, House of Wood 605, Hacker’s Lanes 576.

Team series: House of Wood 1782, Mane Attractions 1746, Hacker’s Lanes 1955.

Tuesday Classic Standings: Great Northern Outdoors 119, Bottle Shop 108, Hacker’s Lanes 107.5, Yellow Lake Lodge 107.5, Olsen & Son 78.5, Pioneer Bar 64.

Individual games: Ed Bitler (GNO) 242, Gene Ackland (YLL) 239, Dale Gregory (HL) 227.

lowed by Siren’s 48 and Luck’s 32.

Luck’s girls squad is down in numbers this year, so their performance was actually quite impressive. Their girls squad had solid performances in several disciplines, including in the sprints, where freshman Jackie LaDuke dominated in several races, and also did well in the long jump. Luck also had a strong day from Diana Kufalk, who took first in the high jump.

Luck has had a tough time fielding distance runners, and this meet was no exception.

The Luck boys had more events, and had a good day from speedster Landen Strilzuk, who posted well in several events, including the long jump, where he placed second, and he took an easy first in the 200 dash, and a strong second in the 400 meters. The Cardinals also had solid showings from freshman Jan Rozumalski in the 330 hurdles and 110 hurdles. Brady Klatt also did well for the Luck squad in the long, high and triple jumps.

In the field events, Luck’s AJ Walsh-Brenizer placed in the shot, as did Kyle James in the discus. They had good showings form Max Musial, as well, in several disciplines.

The Siren squads were deep in the boys action, with nobody coming close to Seth Stoner’s 40-plus-foot shot placing. Stoner also smoked the competition in the discus, out throwing his closest opponents by over 8 feet. Siren also had good showings from Matt Larson and Will Haines in several events, including second and third finishes in the discus, respectively. The Siren boys dominated in field events, and had Isaac Wegner to thank for a first in the long jump, a second in the triple jump and a second on the 200 dash, behind Luck’s Strilzuk.

Matt Wampfler also had a good outing for the Dragons, with a third in both the 400- and 800-meter runs.

Sirens boys also rocked the relays, taking second in the 4x100, 400 and 800 and first in the 4x200-meter run.

The Siren girls look to be strong contenders in several disciplines this season.

Daphne Hubbell smoked everyone in the

and 800 relays. Siren girls also earned points from Jessica Bauer and Gabby Botia in the 200 dash, and from freshman Raven Emery in the 800. MacKenzie Swenson took first in the 3200-meter run for the Dragons, also.

LEFT: Siren’s Ashley Guevara took first place in discus during the Dragons home track and field meet on Thursday, April 15. – File photo by Greg Marsten

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long jump with a 14’ 5” final. She also traded first-place finishes with teammate Ashley Guevara in both the shot put and the discus, where no one else even came close. Junior Kristen Sexton took first in the triple jump and also did well in the long jump.

Sirens running corps also did well, with Sarah Howe taking first in the 400meter run. The Siren girls also finished second to Clear Lake in the 4x200, 400

B O W L I N G Individual series: Gene Ackland (YLL) 627, Brian McBroom (YLL) 613, Ed Bitler (GNO) 612.

Team games: Great Northern Outdoors 667, Bottle Shop 629, Yellow Lake Lodge 626.

Team series: Yellow Lake Lodge 1781, Bottle Shop 1717, Great Northern Outdoors 1699.

Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Gene Ackland 6x = 239; Dale Gregory 5x = 227; Ed Bitler 6x = 242.

Splits converted: 3-6-7-10: Tom Coen.

2-7: Gene Ackland. 3-9-10: Rick Bradway.

3-10: Dale Gregory. 2-10: Reed Stevens.

5-6-10: Butch Hacker.

Wednesday Night Early Men’s Standings: Skol Bar 43, Lewis Silo 43, Pioneer Bar 35, Cummings Lumber 34, 4 Seasons Wood Products 30, Larsen Auto Center 25, A-1 Machine 23, Bye 7.

Individual games: Mark Bohn (SB) 245, Don Swanson (CL) 229, Brett Daeffler (4S) 225.

Individual series: Mark Bohn (SB) 648, Gene Ackland (4S) 644, Brett Daeffler (4S) 615.

Team games: 4 Seasons Wood Products 978 & 960; Cummings Lumber 923.

Team series: 4 Seasons Wood Products 2857, Cummings Lumber 2670, A-1 Machine 2623.

Thursday Early Standings: Frontier Trails 53, Grindell Law Offices 49.5, Full Timers 48.5, Daefflers Quality Meats 46.5, Wikstrom Construction 45.5, K-Wood 43, Fab Four 41, Hell Raisers 37.

Individual games: Brian McBroom (FuT) 247, Mike Sullivan (WC) 238, Dave Grindell (GLO) 234.

Individual series: Don McKinney (FF) 660, Brian McBroom (FuT) 644, Mike Sullivan (WC) 631.

Team games: Daeffler’s Quality Meats 621, Full Timers 562, Wikstrom Construction 561.

Team series: Daeffler’s Quality Meats 1735, K-Wood 1607, Fab Four 1593.

Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Brian McBroom 5x = 247.

Games 50 or more above average: Brian McBroom 247 (+56); Mike Skow 233 (+60).

Series 100 or more above average: Nick Skow 623 (+122).

Splits converted: 6-7: Dave Hall. 8-9: Bruce Wikstrom.

Thursday Late Mixed Standings: Hog Wild BBQ & Grill 34.5, Stotz & Company 33, Fisk Trucking 30.5, Johnson Upholstery 29, Hansen Farms Inc. 25.5, North Wind Arts 23.5, Rural American Bank 22.

Women’s games: Kelsey Bazey 199, Rita Bohn 188, Rhonda Bazey 150.

Women’s series: Rita Bohn 514, Kelsey Bazey 508, Rhonda Bazey 400.

Siren Meet (4-15-10) Boys Team Results Team Clear Lake Siren Luck

Points 86.0 48.0 32.0

Individual Results (Siren and Luck) 100-meter dash - 2. Landen Strilzuk, L, 12.10; 4.

Jeremy Wikstrom, 12.80; 5. AJ Walsh-Brenizer, L, 13.00; 6. Rueben Mixsooke, S, 13.20; 7. Eric Keith, S, 13.30; 10. Coty Reh, S, 14.30; 11. Sam Vasatka, S, 14.50.

200-meter dash - 1. Landen Strilzuk, L, 24.90; 2.

Isaac Wegner, S, 25.50; 4. AJ Walsh-Brenizer, L, 27.90; 6. Eric Keith, S, 28.50; 8. Sam Vasatka, S, 31.80.

400-meter run - 2. Landen Strilzuk, L, 55.20; 3.

Matt Wampfler, S, 1:00.70; 4. AJ Walsh-Brenizer, L, 1:02.50.

800-meter run - 3. Matt Wampfler, S, 2:29.20; 4.

Nate Larson, S, 2:37.10; 5. Jacob Stiemann, S, 2:48.50.

4X100-meter relay - 2. Siren, 51-40.

4X200-meter relay - 1. Siren, 1:53.50.

4X400-meter relay - 2. Siren, 4:27.90.

4X800-meter relay - 2. Siren, 10:38.40.

110-meter hurdles - 2. Jan Razumalski, L, 21.20.

300-meter hurdles - 3. Jan Rozumalski, L, 51.20.

High jump - 2. Brady Klatt, L, 5-06; 3. Kyle James, L, 5-06.

Long jump - 1. Isaac Wegner, S, 19-11.5; 2. Landen Strilzuk, L, 19-04; 3. Brady Klatt, L, 17-04; 6. Jan Rozumalski, L, 14-04.

Triple jump - 1. Isaac Wegner, S, 37-08; 3. Brady Klatt, L, 35-09; 5. Max Musial, L, 30-03.

Shot put - 1. Seth Stoner, S, 40-05; 3. Will Haines, S, 35-10; 4. AJ Walsh-Brenizer, L, 35-07; 6. Max Musial, L, 34-04.5; 7. Kyle James, L, 33-02; 8. Leo Hanson, S, 30-02; 9. Matt Larson, S, 30-00.5; 11.

Alan Strabel, S, 10-09.

Discus - 1. Seth Stoner, S, 121-02; 2, Will Haines, S, 113-00; 3. Matt Larson, S, 99-02; 4. Kyle James, L, 96-03; 8. Max Musial, L, 69-03; 9. Alan Strabel, S, 25-09.

R E S U L T S Men’s games: Eugene Wynn Jr. 228, Larry Stotz 210, Dale Johnson 204.

Men’s series: Eugene Wynn Jr. 622, Eugene Wynn Sr. 540, Daryl Bazey 559.

Team games: Hansen Farms Inc. 899, Rural American Bank 870, Stotz & Company 833.

Team series: Rural American Bank 2544, Hansen Farms Inc. 2533, Stotz & Company 2387.

Friday Night Ladies Standings: Meyer’s Plus 65, Hole in the Wall 64, Junque Art 58, The Pin Heads 54, Pioneer Bar 54, Frederic Design & Promo 43, The Leader 41, The Dozers 41.

Individual games: Karen Carlson 184, Val Lindahl 182, Tammy Lindberg 179.

Individual series: Karen Carlson 479, Linda O’Donnell 464, Tammy Lindberg 452.

Team games: Junque Art 615, The Leader 582, Pioneer Bar 553.

Team series: Junque Art 1774, The Leader 1615, Frederic Design & Promo 1595.

Splits converted: 5-7: Edla Meyer, Judy Bennett, Tammy Lindberg. 6-7: Terri Pearson.

McKenzie Lanes

Tuesday Night Men’s Standings: McKenzie Lanes 89, Dream Lawn 86.5, Steve’s Appliance 82.5, Hack’s Pub 67.5, Centurview Park 63.5, The Dugout 59.5, Nel-Lo-Hill Farm 56.5, Glass Bar 55.

Individual games: Gene Braund 269, Mark Kamish 254, Craig Willert 235.

Individual series: Gene Braund 700, Rick Fox 646, Roy Price 639.

Team games: (Handicap score) McKenzie Lanes 1215.

Team series: (Handicap score) McKenzie Lanes 3379.

Wednesday Night Men’s Standings: Harvest Moon 34, Edina Realty 32, Tiger Express 31, Dalles Electricity 30, McKenzie Lanes 30, Davy’s Consturction 27, Reed’s Marina 24, Hanjo Farms 16.

Individual games: Gene Swenson & Mike Oryan 277, Craig Willert 247, Gordy Johnson & Bob Carey 245.

Individual series: Mike Oryan 734, Gene Swenson & Craig Willert 648, Darren McKenzie 644.

Team games: (Handicap score) Dalles Electricity 1172, Harvest Moon 1067.

Team series: (Handicap score) Dalles Electricity 3039, Harvest Moon 3007.

Saturday Night Mixed Standings: Pin Busters 89.5, Roller Coasters 87, Ten Pin Titans 86, Eureka Bombers 77, Happy Campers 70.5, Fisk Trucking 70, Tiger Express 68.5, The InLaws 63.5.

Women’s games: Amber Duncan 227, Toni Sloper 224, Dianne Loney 199.

Women’s series: Toni Sloper 608, Amber Duncan 538, Dianne Loney 505.

Men’s games: Tim Katzmark 235, Bill Berg 224, Daryn Sylvester 217.

Men’s series: Tim Katzmark 656, Gene Braund 562, Daryn Sylvester 552.

Team games (Handicapped score): Roller Coasters 885, Tiger Express 866, Eureka Bombers 856.

Team series (Handicapped score): Roller Coasters 2567, Eureka Bombers 2457, Ten Pin Titans 2451.

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Webster girls track numbers up from years past

by Marty Seeger WEBSTER – Webster girls track coach Roy Ward admits that the Frederic girls track team will be one tough opponent this season, but he definitely expects his girls to give them and the rest of the competition a friendly battle. The team has participated in three meets already this season and so far Ward is pleased with the results, and with the numbers.

“It’s been a good year, and the numbers are up. We’re young, but doing well,” Ward said.

Despite just three seniors, Ashley

Robinson, Kendra Spurgeon and Sarah Walsh, there are several juniors, sophomores and freshmen, and the Webster girls team should fill nearly every event this season, which is good for points and it’s what makes track meets more competitive.

Already this year, state qualifier Shaina Pardun is on track for another great year in the pole vault, and Mary Johnson is putting up solid numbers in the shot and discus. Chelsey Larson is another competitor who has been strong in the discus.

In the long jump, you’ve got Spurgeon, who’s hit marks of just over 82, and Michelle Gibbs, who is an all-around athlete that has competed well in the hurdles, finishing in the top three in the past meets. As for distance, the Webster Tigers have some good competitors there too. Emma Kelby, Kaleiah Schiller and

Walsh look to be strong competition in those events as well, but most importantly, the Webster girls have a lot to choose from in terms of more numbers and participation.

“What’s nice is to take a meet and fill it out again, and not have blanks,” Ward said.

The Webster boys team took first place at the Spooner meet on Thursday, April 15. – Photos by Larry Samson

LEADER SPORTS SCOREBOARD BASEBALL

West Lakeland Standings Team Conf.

Overall Grantsburg Pirates 3-0 4-3 2-0 5-2 St. Croix Falls Saints Unity Eagles 1-1 5-3 Luck Cardinals 1-2 2-5 Siren/Webster 1-2 2-3 Frederic Vikings 0-3 0-6 Scores Thursday, April 15 Luck 22, Solon Springs 1 Grantsburg 6, Frederic 1 Unity 9, Siren/Webster 4 Friday, April 16 Turtle Lake/Clayton 14, Unity 1 Saturday, April 17 Unity 8, Amery 5 Cumberland 7, Unity 4 Ellsworth 12, Grantsburg 4 Prescott 14, Grantsburg 4 Chisago Lakes, Minn., 17, St. Croix Falls 1 Monday, April 19 Grantsburg 11, Luck 3 Siren/Webster 9, Frederic 2 Rice Lake 5, St. Croix Falls 1 Tuesday, April 20 Cumberland 20, Frederic 1 St. Croix Central 12, Luck 2 St. Croix Falls 4, Chetek/Weyerhaeuser 3 Upcoming Thursday, April 22 5 p.m.

Unity at Frederic St. Croix Falls at Grantsburg Webster/Siren at Luck Friday, April 23 5 p.m.

Pine City, Minn., at Gratnsburg Cameron at Unity Saturday, April 24 10 a.m.

St. Croix Falls at Osceola Tourney Monday, April 26 5 p.m.

Luck at Frederic Grantsburg at Unity St. Croix Falls at Webster Tuesday, April 27 4:30 p.m. Luck at Shell Lake 5 p.m.

Baldwin/Woodville at Unity

GOLF

Upcoming

Wednesday, April 21 9:30 a.m. At Barron (Grantsburg, Unity) Monday, April 26 4 p.m.

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

Tuesday, April 27 4 p.m.

At St. Croix Falls (Frederic, Grantsburg, Luck, Siren, Unity, Webster) Wednesday, April 28 9 a.m.

Unity at Somerset

SOFTBALL

West Lakeland Standings Team Conf.

Grantsburg Pirates 3-0 Unity Eagles 2-0 Frederic Vikings 2-1 Luck Cardinals 1-2 St. Croix Falls Saints 0-2 Webster/Siren Hurricanes 0-3 Scores Thursday, April 15 Solon Springs 15, Luck 5 Grantsburg 13, Frederic 0 Unity 10, Webster/Siren 9 Friday, April 16 Grantsburg 22, New Richmond 10 Monday, April 19 Frederic 14, Rush City, Minn., 0 Cameron 14, Luck 4 Tuesday, April 20 Frederic 9, Webster/Siren 1 Grantsburg 16, Luck 0 Upcoming Thursday, April 22 5 p.m.

Unity at Frederic St. Croix Falls at Grantsburg Webster/Siren at Luck Friday, April 23 5 p.m.

Pine City, Minn., at Grantsburg Monday, April 26 5 p.m.

Luck at Frederic Tuesday, April 27 5 p.m.

Grantsburg at Unity Luck at Shell Lake St. Croix Falls at Siren

TRACK & FIELD

Overall 6-0 2-3 4-3 1-4 1-3 0-6

Upcoming Thursday, April 22 4:15 p.m. At Frederic (Grantsburg, Luck, St. Croix Falls, Siren, Unity, Webster) Monday, April 26 4:15 p.m. At Webster (Grantsburg, St. Croix Falls) Tuesday, April 27 TBD Unity at Chetek 4:30 p.m. At Clear Lake (Frederic, Luck)

The Webster girls track team has a lot of young athletes. Coach Roy Ward is pleased with his team’s results so far this season.

Local ladies play for USA U16 National team LANSING, Mich. – April 7-11 in Lansing, Mich., two local athletes competed in the USA Hockey National U16 Girls Tier II Tournament as a part of the Wisconsin Jr. Badgers team. Samantha O’Brien and Kassie Lien helped their team skate to a bronze medal against the top Tier II teams from all over the country.

The Badgers only loss came to the Mid Fairfield Connecticut Stars in the semifi-

nals. In the five games played, O’Brien made one goal and five assists including a playmaker in the second game of the tournament. Lien totaled five goals and one assist. Both girls were in the top 20point totals for the tournament.

Lien was selected by her team to compete in the Easton Skills Competition winning one event and placing second in another that earned her a title of overall skills winner. – submitted

LEFT: Blizzard hockey players Samantha O’Brien and Kassie Lien played on the USA Hockey National U16 Girls Tier II Tournament Wisconsin Badgers team from April 711 in Lansing, Mich. – Photo submitted

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

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

Fishin’ with FIL

It was shaping up to be one of those perfect weekends – turkey calling for a friend on Saturday morning – hanging with family in the afternoon and on to a good night’s rest before a Sunday afterMarty noon of fishing.

Seeger Sunday for me was a two-parter. Listen for gobbles early in the The morning for fun – till Bottom up the garden per request of the wife, and Line get ready for fishing in the afternoon. However, the Sunday blues tend to settle in at some point during the day when you know that work is just around the corner. I’m sure most people know what I’m talking about – that fear that you didn’t do enough the Friday before, or the simple thought of work in general.

But Sundays are great for the most part, especially when you have the fol-

lowing Monday off. It wasn’t my Monday off, of course, but my father-inlaw’s, aka FIL (pronounced “Phil”), and he was itching for a few panfish because of it.

FIL’s real name is Dennis, or Den, as some prefer to call him, but for some reason or another the acronym I’ve made up for him has nearly stuck and I’ll use it sometimes on special occasions. And an afternoon of fishing is always special no matter who you’re with – even a FIL. It’s unfortunate that some men don’t get along with their FILs, so I’ve come to consider myself pretty lucky, since we get along quite well.

Brownie points come in handy when entertaining any FIL. You married his pride and joy for one thing, so it’s always wise to be on your best behavior.

Be sure to limit your swearwords, say nice things about your wife and most importantly, put him on the fish.

We settled on a lake I’d fished the previous week. Initially, the day had been reserved to see if the boat still had any life in it, and the day actually turned into a pretty good day of fishing. Not only did I catch fish, but the boat ran perfectly.

To be honest, the boat isn’t pretty, but

it floats nicely when you leave the plug in before you back it into the water. The floor of the boat is flat too, yet the wood is slowly deteriorating. The fact that I helped make the addition to the boat during a shop class in high school nearly 15 years ago speaks volumes on the condition. It does have pedestal seats though, but they probably sit too low, and they leave little room for the livewell, which is actually an old Coleman cooler that I use to store the day’s catch. And on this particular outing the Coleman was one of the busiest spots in the boat.

Every bluegill in the lake seemed stacked along the shorelines, and we spent about three hours picking our way along on a windless, sunny day, catching perch and gills on nearly every cast. It was almost too easy, and we threw many of the larger fish back, while keeping some of the smaller ones for the frying pan.

It was interesting then, to hear that on the following Monday, FIL and his buddy Bruce went to the same lake, fished the same spots and came home with just five fish. Not only did I earn an extra Brownie point with FIL on Sunday, it made my Monday a lot more bearable.

A Sunday afternoon on the water beat a great day at work on Monday, and there’s more fishing fun yet to come. – Photo by Marty Seeger

Sandhill count, returning waterfowl signal spring on the Crex

by Priscilla Bauer GRANTSBURG - Fifty volunteers headed out before sunrise on Saturday, April 17, to take part in the annual Sandhill Crane Count. Counters fanned out to count cranes on all of the Crex Meadows and Fish Lake wildlife areas north and south of Grantsburg.

“The count went really well! The weather this year was favorable for counting, which was extremely helpful as this hasn’t been the case the last few years. Crane count volunteers recorded over 300 cranes,” said Ali Cordie, natural resources educator at the Crex Meadows Wildlife and Education Center in Grantsburg.

Wildlife and vegetation are flourishing on the Crex now. Reading Friends of the Crex member John Menge’s Crex spring observations posted on the Friends of the Crex Web site beckons us all to take a drive and experience spring on Crex Meadows for ourselves.

“Spring is here! Robins, red-winged blackbirds and bluebirds have arrived in good numbers. Canada geese and trumpeter swans are selecting their territories.

Sandhill cranes are calling. Ducks including mallards, blackducks, hooded mer-

Two sandhill cranes caught some sun as the pair looked out across Phantom Lake on the Crex Meadows north of Grantsburg this past weekend. – Photo submitted

First tom for Hauk

Great Northern Outdoors Archery League Standings Final: Week 12 A LEAGUE

1st Jensen Furniture 2nd BS 3rd Whiz Kids Bats Off Constantly Terrible Twosome Jail Bait Spam Shockers H & H Performance Kill Em S & L Painting Wisconsin

A sure sign of spring on the Crex Meadows Wildlife Area is the return of the hundreds of Canada geese. This pair was spotted as they headed out for a swim on Phantom Lake last weekend. – Photo by Priscilla Bauer

Points 62 51 48 47 45 42 41 39 34 28 22 19 7

B LEAGUE

1st Crash 2nd Stupid Fox 3rd Merry Men Silver Slingers Cousins B&B ET Beauty & Beast Xtreme Wildmen Kittywampus Hallanger GNO

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1st Skinners 2nd Misfits 3rd Litter Runts Men in Tights Skunked Cookies N Cream Cripplers Poke N Hope Broken Arrow Ramrods Swamp Busters Browning Blasters

gansers, American mergansers, goldeneyes, lesser scaup, redheads, ringnecked ducks, pintails, wood ducks, bufflehead, wigeon, blue-winged teal, green-winged teal and shovelers are present, but because of the unseasonable warm weather many have already passed through. Tundra swans are still moving through. Common ravens and bald eagles have begun the spring nest building. Golden eagles have been sighted. Flocks of juncos, tree sparrows, song sparrows, vesper sparrows and fox sparrows are along the road edges.

Rough-legged hawks are around the agriculture fields. Red Crossbills are still being seen on Lincoln and Icehouse Bridge Roads. Gray Wolves and mink are being seen commonly. Pasqueflowers and buttercups are blooming in the prairies.”

For more information on the sandhill cranes and crane counts visit The International Crane Foundation Web site: www.savingcranes.org and for more information on viewing cranes and other wildlife at the Crex Meadows Wildlife Area visit: The Friends of the Crex Web site: www.crexmeadows.org.

Points 68 52 42 41 38 38 35 34 34 28 12 8

Hauk Moritz, 10, of Grantsburg took advantage of the mentor youth hunt April 10-11, by taking a 24-pound gobbler with a 7-1/2-inch beard. He was hunting with his dad, Mike Moritz. – Photo submitted

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Siren Expo 2010

ABOVE: Signs of spring could be found inside the Siren Lodge Arena during the Siren Expo held on Saturday and Sunday, April 17 and 18. The blooms were part of the Wood River Garden Store’s booth.

LEFT: What could be better than a cuddling with a small stuffed animal? How about a hug from a big Minnesota Twins TC. The Minnesota Twins mascot appeared at the Siren Expo on Saturday, April 17, at the Lodge Arena in Siren.

LEFT: All the way from Neillsville, these two Molly Engstrom fans were delighted to get their photo taken with Engstrom at the Siren Expo on Saturday, April 17. The two were visiting relatives in Luck and felt that meeting Engstrom was reason enough to travel further north to Siren.

RIGHT: Siren’s own Molly Engstrom brought her two Olympic medals she has collected so far in the past two Winter Olympic competitions. Engstrom is a member of the women’s hockey team. – Photos by Sherill Summer

Kooiker spoke to Siren Lioness During the Siren Lioness March meeting, Marilyn Kooiker, representing Burnett County Hunger Task Force, spoke to the club about the concerns of hunger in Burnett County. Over 14 percent of Burnett County residents live below the poverty level according to the 2009 records. Of the county’s senior residents, over 22 percent live below the poverty level. The Siren Lioness Club, a service organization, gives to the food shelf monthly. Every citizen of Burnett County can donate to the food shelf, every little bit helps.

That way many of the residents would not have to go to bed hungry. – Photo submitted

Rennicke competed in national chess championships

3M provides grant to Ice Age Trail LUCK – The 3M Foundation has donated $500 to the Ice Age Trail, Indianhead Chapter, in recognition of Herb Lundberg’s and Fred Dalleska’s commitment to the community.

Lundberg and Dalleska are 3M retirees and woodland owners in Polk County.

They, and their families, have worked countless hours on the Ice Age Trail.

They keep their adopted sections in shape, construct trail and also do a great deal of organizational work.

As part of the 3M Volunteer Match, the

3M Foundation will donate $250 to eligible nonprofit organizations for which a 3M employee volunteers 20 hours or a retiree volunteers 25 hours or more per calendar year. For more information on this program, please contact 3M Community Affairs at 651-733-0144.

Since 2000, 3M Volunteer Matches totaling over $3 million have gone to over 2,500 schools or nonprofit organizations in 50 states plus the District of Columbia. submitted

Derek Rennicke, Luck School sixthgrader, competed in the National Junior High Chess Championships in Minneapolis, April 9-11. Students from all over the country were there. Derek says of the tournament, “It was good. I played chess with guys from Detroit, Miami, New York, Michigan and all over.” Derek won five out of seven games, and came in 18th overall in the nation in his division, to win a trophy. Photos submitted

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Burnett County sheriff’s report

Burnett County criminal court Daniel B. Songetay, 31, Danbury, OWI, $1,219.00, three-year probation, sentence withheld, license revoked three years, 10month jail sentence, Huber release granted, provide DNA sample, no consumption of alcohol, attend victim impact panel if ordered; bail-jumping, one-year probation, sentence withheld, no consumption of alcohol or controlled substances, alcohol assessment, $88.00.

Ronald J. Merrill, 34, Spooner, OWI, $1,219.00, twoyear prison sentence followed by three-year extended supervision,

license revoked three years, must maintain absolute sobriety, provide DNA sample, alcohol assessment or completion of earned release program and challenge incarceration program; bail-jumping, one-year probation, sentence withheld, no contact with victim, complete anger management evaluation and comply with treatment recommendation.

Kim J. Lalor, 54, Webster, OWI, $979.00, restitution to be determined, 60-day jail sentence, Huber release granted, license revoked 18 months, alcohol assessment.

Eddie D. Siebenthal, 32, Turtle Lake, resisting or obstructing an officer, two-year probation, sentence withheld, complete anger management program, obtain a mental health evaluation and comply with recommendations, $100.00; battery, two-year probation, sentence withheld, $100.00.

Austin L. Moore, 17, Webster, criminal damage to property, one-year probation, sentence withheld, must complete current program, may apply for expunction after completing probation, $100.00.

Brenda L. Palmquist, 32, Grantsburg, issue worthless check, $330.50.

Allan J. Mosay, 19, Rice Lake, underage drinking, alcohol assessment, $263.50.

Kevin M. Morse, 43, Danbury, place / transport uncased firearm, $217.90.

Adam C. Benson, 28, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $173.30.

Steven E. Geiger, 51, Grantsburg, speeding, $137.50.

Tony E. Larson, 41, Cottage Grove, Minn., operate snowmobile without trail sticker, $137.50.

Burnett County warrants

BREAST CANCER YARD SALE...FUNDRAISER Sat., April 24

Specialty item: Baked goodies sale. Preorders welcome. 715-483-2610.

Yard sale holds many household items; clothing for all ages; furniture; and much more!

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This yard sale is to help raise funds for Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk in August. Bring a paper bag and fill for $10 or bill a box for $25 - YOUR choice. Single-priced items available, too. Our Team, “Itty Bitty,” will be walking for the 2nd year. Please help us raise our goal for 2010 3-Day Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Walk.

Address: 1915 State Rd. 87, St. Croix Falls (6 miles north of Hwy. 8, one mile south of the Chateau Winery).

Hours: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. NO EARLY SALES please.

Donated items welcome. We will pick up.

715-483-2610 or 715-483-1494

Jared R. Denotter, 28, Siren, Warrant - failure to appear, April 15.

Fernando J. Estrada, 54, Grantsburg, warrant - failure to appear, April 13.

Jeffrey A. Hansen, no date of birth given, Grantsburg, warrant failure to appear, April 14.

Levi Hogner, 44, Cumberland, warrant - failure to appear, April 13.

Jonathon C. Oiyotte, 31, Hertel, warrant - failure to appear, April 14.

Heather R. Richison, 31, Webster, warrant - failure to appear, April 14.

Nathan S. Suckow, 28, Baldwin, arrest warrant - complaint, April 15.

Interfaith Inter faith Caregivers Caregivers Fundraiser Fu n d r a i s e r

Clothing, some marked and some “freewill” offering.

We will also have our traditional wonderful bake sale.

Saturday, April 24

Questions? Call 715-866-4970

MOVING SALE Fri. & Sat., April 23 & 24 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

344 E. Louisiana St. St. Croix Falls, Wis. Household items; crafts; rubber stamps & supplies; lots of odds and ends.

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Other incidents April 11: A structure owned by Robert Wolfarth, Webster, was reported damaged.

April 15: Larry D. Olson, Danbury, reported several broken windows to vehicles stored on his property.

April 17: Bruce A. Howe, New Richmond, reported stolen a 100pound propane tank that was approximately three-quarters full of propane. The incident is under investigation.

April 17: Michael E. Holmes, Webster, reported four tires and rims taken from his property. The incident is under investigation.

Americredit Financial Services vs. Connie J. Larson, Danbury, return of 2005 Monte Carlo, $299.50.

St. Croix Regional Medical Center vs. Nichole M. Brenizer, Grantsburg, $933.10.

St. Croix Regional Medical

Center vs. Wanda Jensen, Grantsburg, $1,030.37.

St. Croix Regional Medical Center vs. Aaron M. Johnson, Siren, $697.48.

Money Source Inc. vs. Joe Gutierrez, Siren, $568.64.

Burnett County deaths

HUGE SALE

st The Beins at the Webster Fire Hall Bargand. from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Arou DON’T MISS IT!

Medical Center and then airlifted to the Cities.

Burnett County civil court

James P. Erickson, 63, Oakland Township, April 5.

Eugene L. Christopherson, 75, Wood River Township, April 11.

William H. Tesch, 74, Jackson Township, April 7.

Richard E. Hensel Jr., 67, Siren Village, April 11.

Polk County deaths Barbara L. Langermann, 76, St. Croix Falls, died March 17, 2010.

Arlette M. Soderberg, 92, St. Croix Falls, died March 22, 2010.

Marie C. Haus, 86, Luck, died March 24, 2010.

Ruby M. Roberts, 88, Amery, died March 24, 2010.

Mack A. Duncan, 81, Frederic, died March 26, 2010.

Esther M. Howard, 97, St.

BagZ REOPENING AS A CONSIGNMENT SHOP!!

Located in North Country Mall • Hwy. 8, St. Croix Falls (across from Flea Market) Now accepting appointments for your gently used items, call 715-483-5396 or e-mail bagzconsignmentshop@gmail.com

Recycle & put $$$$$ in your pocket.

Clothing: Ladies, men, infant, children, teens, gently used or still tagged, must be laundered and hung.

Shoes; accessories; jewelry; spring & summer apparel.

Toys; kids furniture; bedding.

Household goods; furniture; decorative items for home or garden; kitchenware; art; antiques; local items; sporting goods; hunting gear.

E-MAIL PICTURES OF LARGE ITEMS BEFORE YOU HAUL! Ask us about anything! We are a 4,000-sq.-ft. high-end shop. We will display your items in a classy, beautiful environment. We will also advertise your items on the Internet. Limit 25 items per appointment. 60% to the shop 40% back in your pocket! We will negotiate large items.

We will collect consignments and do the beginning merchandising and be

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Erin Dahlberg, 35, Luck, arrest warrant - complaint, April 14.

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James D. Boutin, 35, Webster, warrant - failure to appear, April 14.

Accidents April 18: William J. Boettner, 40, Grantsburg, was northbound on Jimmy Carter Road in Anderson Township when he lost control of his vehicle and it entered the ditch. The vehicle then started on fire and was destroyed. The driver reported minor injuries from the accident and an injured ankle after the accident. Alcohol was a factor in the accident. Two citations were issued.

April 18: Thomas J. Gravelle, 19, Siren, was injured in an ATV accident in Daniels Township.

Law enforcement determined that the ATV rolled over backwards and landed on the driver.

He was transported the Burnett

OPEN for sales on Mon., May 17!!

Croix Falls, died March 26. 2010.

Kim M. Wheeler, 46, Osceola, died March 28, 2010.

Marion C. Bjork, 78, Amery, died March 29, 2010.

Albert G. Hendricks, 87, St. Croix Falls, died March 31, 2010.

Teresa Elbaor, 81, Amery, died April 1, 2010.

Richard L. Gustafson, 76, St. Croix Falls, died April 3, 2010.

Audrey Pomeroy, 84, St. Croix Falls, died April 4, 2010.

Harvey L. Quist, 98, Centuria, died April 6, 2010.

Merlyn H. Offerdahl, 82, Balsam Lake, died April 7, 2010.

Robert B. Young, 60, Spring Valley, died April 10, 2010.

Helen R. Barr, 90, Amery, died April 11, 2010.

Kenneth W. Minke, 77, Balsam Lake, died April 11, 2010.

Garage Sales

MOVING SALE EVERYTHING GOES

Fri. & Sat., April 23 & 24

8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Lawn mower; recliner; set of 4 tires, 255R16, new; fishing equipment; musky baits; loading ramps; refrigerator; entertainment stand; table & chairs; computer desk; new computer chair; antlers.

1628 293rd Ave. • Frederic, Wis. 509886 Lillian Wilson 35Lp

3RD-ANNUAL INDOOR SALE 8 a.m. - ?

(One Day Only) Siren VFW (Next to Holiday)

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Sat., April 24

Men’s, women’s & girls clothing; lots of misc. household items; misc. craft stuff; 13” color TV; VCR; lots of movies & books; something for everyone.

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APARTMENTS FOR RENT Frederic & Siren

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FOR RENT Westside Apartments

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.

(April 21, 28, May 5)

TOWN OF LUCK

BIDS WANTED FOR ROAD WORK On 280th Avenue From 140th St. to 130th St. Interested parties please call Luck Town Chairman Dean Johansen, 715-472-8732 or Eric Olson, 715-472-4044, for details.

This is a Trip Project and must meet prevailing wage laws.

Bids must be received in time to be opened at the town meeting May 11, 2010, 7 p.m., 715-472-2037.

Send bids to: Town of Luck 1616 260th Ave. Luck, WI 54853

The Luck Town Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Lloyd Nelson, Clerk (Mar. 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK Plaintiff, vs.

ALFREDO ARANA, and PAMELA L. MARTIN, Defendants.

Case No. 09 CV 835 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on December 8, 2009, and an Order Amending Judgment entered on March 3, 2010, in the original amount of $74,803.24, I will sell the described premises at public auction at the Main Front Entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, on Thursday, May 6, 2010, at 10 o’clock a.m.

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

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. DESCRIPTION: Lot 1, Block 2, Original Plat, Village of Frederic, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN: 126-00007-0000.

STREET ADDRESS: 215 Polk Ave. No., Frederic, WI 54837.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 9th day of March, 2010.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson No. 1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY ARROW FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK 5996 W. TOUHY AVE. NILES, IL 60714 Plaintiff, vs.

JOSEPH FRIESNER 429 S. 7TH ST., APT. 3 LUCK, WI 54853-8009 Defendant(s) Case No. 10CV144 AMENDED SUMMONS Money Judgment: 30301 Our File: 744346 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, To each person named above as Defendant: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The complaint, which is also served upon you, states the nature and basis of the legal action.

Within 40 days after April 21, 2010, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the court whose address is 1005 W. Main Street, Suite 300, Balsam Lake, WI 54810-4410, and to Rausch, Sturm, Israel, Enerson & Hornik, LLC, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is shown below. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

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

Dated: March 29, 2010. /s/ Brandon E. Bowlin Rausch, Sturm, Israel, Enerson & Hornik LLC Attorneys in the Practice of Debt Collection 250 N. Sunnyslope Rd. Suite 300 Brookfield, WI 53005 Toll-Free: (888) 302-4011

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(March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN Frederic CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY 1-BR & 2-BR Upstairs THE RIVERBANK, Apartments Plaintiff, Available May 1 vs.

ZACHARY J. FOELLER and Call: CYNTHIA A. FOELLER, DEFENDANTS. Case No. 09 CV 1000 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on March 4, 2010, in the amount of $172,854.43, I will sell the 2-BR trailer in described premises at public auction at the Main Front Cushing, Wis., off Hwy. 87.

Entrance of the Polk County 4.5 ac. on Simpson Lake Justice Center, 1005 West Main $ Street, in the Village of Balsam /mo.

Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin plus pay own utilities. on: Thursday, May 6, 2010, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., TERMS OF SALE: 509350 34-35L 24-25a,d 445101 8a-etfcp 19Ltfc 1. 10% down in cash or certified funds at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeiture of deposit plaintiff.

2. Sold “as is” and subject to Deluxe Twin Homes in 8th St. Court – Spacious all legal liens and encum2-bedroom, 1-bath home includes refrigerator, dishbrances. washer, stove and washer and dryer. Also included is 3. Buyer to pay applicable Wis. Real Estate Transfer an attached 2-car garage with an auto. door opener.

Tax. Monthly rent of $775 includes lawn care, garbage DESCRIPTION: Lot Thirteen (13) 506695 service and snow removal. of Montriol Estates, City of 29Ltfc 19a,dtfc St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN: 281-01322-0000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 581 Moody Road, St. Croix Falls, (April 7, 14, 21) WI 54024 STATE OF WISCONSIN Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., CIRCUIT COURT this 16th day of March, 2010.

POLK COUNTY Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff IN THE MATTER OF THE Polk County, Wisconsin ESTATE OF 5 a.m. - 9 a.m. Monday Eve M. Herget a/k/a Eva M. Steven J. Swanson Herget No. 1003029 through Saturday.

Attorney at Law Apply In Person At: Notice to Creditors P.O. Box 609 (Informal Administration) 105 South Washington Street Case No. 10 PR 28 1285 208th Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 St. Croix Falls, Wis. An application has been filed 715-483-3787 508726 33-35L 23-25a,d for informal administration of the estate of the decedent, whose date of birth was November 30, 1919, and date of death was February 7, 2010.

The decedent died domiciled in Washington County, State of The Polk County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing at Minnesota, with a post office 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 4, 2010, at the Government Center in Baladdress of: 6016 Linden Road, sam Lake, Wisconsin. The Board will call the public hearing to order Woodbury, MN 55125. All interat 8:30 a.m., recess at 8:45 a.m. to view each site and will reconvene ested persons have waived at 10 a.m. at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. At notice. that time each applicant will inform the Board of their request. (THE Creditors’ claims must be filed APPLICANT MUST APPEAR AT 10 A.M. WHEN THE BOARD with the probate registrar on or Must have excellent people skills RECONVENES AT THE GOVERNMENT CENTER.) before July 1, 2010.

JACK & RHONDA GROTKIN request a Special Exception from and be detail-oriented. Retail Article 15B1 of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning experience preferred, but not Jenell Anderson Ordinance to excavate on 20% slopes or greater. Property affected is: required. Flexible schedule and Probate Registrar 1818 Kemah Park Ln., Pt. of Lot 19, Plat of Kemah Park, V455/737, benefits available. Add’l. $2.50 March 25, 2010 Sec. 35/T35N/R17W, Town of Milltown, Balsam Lake (class 1). per hour for weekend hours.

Alexander A. Crosby JAMES LAUNDERVILLE requests a Special Exception from Personal Representative/ Apply In Person At...

Article 8D1(a) of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Attorney Ordinance to operate a Tourist Rooming House. Property affected is: 332 Minnesota Street 1653 U.S. Highway 8, Lot 28, Plat of Mirror Waters, Pt. of Govt.

Suite W2610 Lot 3, Sec. 29/T34N/R17W, Town of Balsam Lake, Deer Lake (class 1285 208th St. St. Paul, MN 55101 1).

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(April 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY ARROW FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC ASSIGNEE OF 5996 W. TOUHY AVE. NILES, IL 60714 Plaintiff, vs.

KARI KOWALSKI 2868 210TH ST. LUCK, WI 54853-3413 Defendant(s) Case No. 10CV51 AMENDED SUMMONS Money Judgment: 30301 Our File: 843110 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, To each person named above as Defendant: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The complaint, which is also served upon you, states the nature and basis of the legal action.

Within 40 days after April 21, 2010, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the court whose address is 1005 W. Main Street, Suite 300, Balsam Lake, WI 54810-4410 and to Rausch, Sturm, Israel, Enerson & Hornik, LLC, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is shown below. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

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

Dated: March 24, 2010. /s/ Ryan M. Peterson Rausch, Sturm, Israel, Enerson & Hornik, LLC Attorneys in the Practice of Debt Collection 250 N. Sunnyslope Rd., Ste. 300 Brookfield, WI 53005 Toll-Free: (888) 302-4011

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2nd-Floor Apartment Available In Frederic

(April 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In the matter of the name change of: Jordyn Lynn Vanderwerf Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing Case No. 10CV279 NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT: A petition has been filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: Jordyn Lynn Vanderwerf To: Jordyn Lynn IT IS ORDERED: This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Polk County, State of Wisconsin.

Judge’s Name: Molly E. GaleWyrick.

Place: Polk Co. Justice Center, 1005 W. Main, Balsam Lake, WI 54840.

Date: May 7, 2010.

Time: 1 p.m.

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Sarah J. Stromback, Bone Lake, and Lance L. Brenizer, Bone Lake, issued April 12.

Linette S. Mattei, McKinley, and Michael R. Furseth, McKinley, issued April 12.

Ashley V. Dunsmoor, Ramsey, Minn., and Drew W. Herr, Ramsey, Minn., issued April 13.

Tina M. Stanley, Osceola, and Nathaniel J. Erickson, Osceola, issued April 14.

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Polk County marriage licenses

ACADEMIC DEAN – ALLIED HEALTH Applications are currently being accepted from learning-focused, creative and dynamic candidates for a full-time Academic Dean – Allied Health at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College. Office location will be determined upon hire.

The Academic Dean provides instructional leadership and administration.

Responsibilities include planning, staffing, developing, implementing, coordinating, promoting and assessing programs and related services to support a positive learning environment.

Qualifications include: Master’s degree with a major in nursing (MS or MSN); or master’s degree in public health nursing or nursing education, minimum of two years’ (4,000 hours) occupational nursing experience and two (2) years’ (full-time equivalency) teaching experience.

WISCONSIN INDIANHEAD TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Deadline to apply: April 30, 2010.

For a complete list of qualifications and to apply, visit our Web site at www.witc.edu/employ.

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WITC is an equal opportunity/access/employer and educator.

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WITC is an equal opportunity/access/employer and educator.

WEBSTER SCHOOL DISTRICT CHILD FIND You’re Invited To A

3-Year-Old

VILLAGE OF LUCK - ORDINANCE 7-2-6(e)

The Board of Trustees of the Village of Luck does ordain as follows: That on April 14, 2010, Village of Luck Ordinance 7-26(e) is repealed as follows: SEC. 7-2-6(e) (c) License Quotas. No more than the number of licenses permitted under Chapter 125, Wis. Stats., shall be granted by the Village, except the Village of Luck, Wisconsin, shall by ordinance limit the number of off sale liquor license for stores only selling off sale liquor to one (1) in the Village of Luck.

Steve Nielsen, Village President Attest: Kathy Hanson, Village Clerk-Treasurer Date Adopted: 4/14/10 Date Published: 4/21/10 509833 35L WNAXLP Effective Date: 4/21/10

SEEKING BIDS

Birthday Party Child Screening Fri., April 30, 2010 9:30 a.m.

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Webster School District wishes to invite children who are three years old by July 1, 2010, to a “Birthday Party” in the Early Childhood room. The primary purpose of the birthday party is to screen and identify children with potential special needs who would be eligible for the Early Childhood Special Education classroom.

During our birthday celebration, you and your child will...

• Participate in a developmental screening • Have vision and hearing checked • Meet other three-year-olds in the community • Have birthday cake and receive a present Please contact the Webster Elementary office at 715-866-8210 to schedule an appointment.

The Town of Clam Falls is seeking bids for chip seal coating of approximately five miles of roads (approximately three miles on Clam Falls Drive and approximately 2 miles on 90th St.). This is to be bid with 1/4inch traprock and pea rock. Please submit two separate bids for each location. Questions on the project can be directed to Lee at 715-653-2297. A prevailing wage rate determination is not required for these projects since they are maintenance with a projected life span of no longer than 5 years. Bids are due by 5 p.m., Tuesday, May 11, 2010, and are to be addressed to Betty Knutson, Clerk, Town of Clam Falls, 3335-980th St., Frederic, WI 54837. The outside of the envelope is to be clearly marked CHIP SEAL BID. Bids will be opened at the regular town board meeting on May 12, 2010, 7 p.m., at the town hall. The Town of Clam Falls reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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(April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY U.S. BANK CONSUMER FINANCE, AS SERVICER FOR U.S. BANK, ND Plaintiff, vs.

PETER R. PETERSON JR., et al Defendants Case Number: 09 CV 272 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on May 20, 2009, in the amount of $302,295.92, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: June 3, 2010, 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: Foyer area of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, WI. DESCRIPTION: The North 660 feet of the East 660 feet of the Southwest 1/4 of the southeast 1/4 of Section 13, Township 33 North, Range 18 West, in the Town of Garfield, Polk County, Wisconsin, excepting therefrom lands conveyed in Warranty Deed recorded on February 24, 2005, as Document No. 694834. AND The Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13, Township 33 North, Range 18 West, in the Town of Garfield, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1828 93rd Ave., Dresser, WI 54009.

TAX KEY NO.: 024-00841-0100 & 024-00841-0200.

Dated this 8th day of April, 2010. /s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Christina E. Demakopoulos State Bar #1066197 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Bloomer 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. (192455)

(April 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY North American Banking Company, Plaintiff, vs.

Cascade Falls, LLC, et al Defendants Case Classification: 30404 SUMMONS (For Publication) Case No. 10 CV 190 Hon. Molly E. GaleWyrick THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, to Defendant Cascade Falls, LLC: You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.

This is a real estate foreclosure action. Therefore, within 40 days after April 7, 2010 (60 days as to the United States of America), you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is Clerk of Court, Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 and to Ralph Moore, Plaintiff’s attorney whose address is 332 Minnesota Street, Suite W-1650, St. Paul, MN 55101. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not demand a copy of the complaint within 40 days (60 days as to the United States of America), 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.

The object of this action is to foreclosure a mortgage recorded with the Register of Deeds for Polk County, Wisconsin, on August 30, 2005, in Vol. 976 of Records, Page 830 as Document No. 704449.

Date: April 2, 2010 STEIN & MOORE, P.A. By: /s/ Ralph L. Moore I.D. #1046351 Attorneys for Plaintiff 332 Minnesota St. Suite W-1650 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 224-9683

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Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is seeking learning-focused, creative and dynamic candidates for an adjunct Therapeutic Massage Instructor at WITC Rice Lake & New Richmond campuses. The ideal candidates will demonstrate interest in and potential for excellence in facilitating student learning and development.

Qualifications include: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent* and two years’ occupational experience as Massage Therapist. * Seven (7) years’ occupational experience with education or training for the occupation specified is equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.

Deadline to apply: May 10, 2010.

WISCONSIN For a complete list of qualifications INDIANHEAD and to apply, visit our Web site at TECHNICAL www.witc.edu/employ.

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Christina E. Demakopoulos State Bar #1066197 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue 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 this purpose. (187156)

Notices

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WITC Rice Lake & New Richmond

Case Number: 08 CV 687 AMENDED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on August 5, 2009, in the amount of $253,098.32, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 4, 2010, 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: Front Entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: The South Half of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (S1/2 of NW1/4 of NW1/4), Section 24, Township 33 North, Range 18 West, Town of Garfield, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 882 190th St., Dresser, WI 54009.

TAX KEY NO.: 024-00853-0100.

Dated this 15th day of April, 2010. /s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County

(March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT Branch 2 POLK COUNTY WESTCONSIN CREDIT UNION 444 South Broadway Menomonie, WI 54751, Plaintiff, vs.

ROBERT J. BURROWS 465 280th Street Osceola, WI 54020, and KIMBERLY J. BURROWS, a/k/a Kimberly J. Klabunde 1221 Hialeah, Apt. #2 Osceola, WI 54020, Defendants.

Case No. 09CV625 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Code: 30404 By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on October 23, 2009, I will sell at public auction at the Polk County Courthouse in the Village of Balsam Lake, in said County, on May 5, 2010, at 10 o’clock a.m., all of the following described mortgaged premises, to-wit: Lot 2, of Burrows Subdivision, on CSM No. 4138, recorded in Volume 18, Page 168, located in the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4), Section Eight (8), Township Thirty-two (32), Range Nineteen (19) West, Town of Farmington, Polk County, Wisconsin.

The above property is located at 465 280th Street, Osceola, WI 54020.

TERMS: 1. 10% cash or certified check down payment at time of sale, balance upon confirmation by Court.

2. Sale is subject to all unpaid real estate taxes and special assessments.

3. Purchaser shall pay any Wisconsin real estate transfer fee.

4. Property is being sold on an “as is” basis without warranties or representations of any kind.

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

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 26th day of February, 2010.

Timothy Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin SCHOFIELD, HIGLEY & MAYER, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff Bay View Offices, Suite #100 700 Wolske Bay Road Menomonie, WI 54751 715-235-3939

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PART-TIME THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE INSTRUCTOR

(April 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P., AS SERVICER FOR BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS, CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2007-18CB MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-18CB Plaintiff vs.

RONALD JAMES SANOSKI JR., et al.

Defendants.

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(Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff, vs.

JOSEPH FOSTER, et al.

Defendants.

Case Number: 09 CV 593 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on November 20, 2009, in the amount of $118,441.59, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 26, 2010, 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: Foyer area of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, WI. DESCRIPTION: Lot 11, First Addition to Camelia Heights, in the Village of Clayton, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 521 Clayton Avenue West, Clayton, WI 54004.

TAX KEY NO.: 112-00341-0000.

Dated this 26th day of March, 2010. /s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Chaz M. Rodriguez State Bar #1063071 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale.

Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. (191582)

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(Mar. 31, Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY RURAL AMERICAN BANK LUCK, Plaintiff, vs.

MICHAEL A. RUPP, and CAPITAL ONE BANK USA, Defendants.

Case No. 09 CV 748 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on November 12, 2009, in the amount of $95,590.46, I will sell the described premises at public auction at the Main Front Entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, on Thursday, May 13, 2010, at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

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

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. DESCRIPTION: Lots 10, 11, 12 & 13, Block 3, Resurvey of Syndicate Addition to the City of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN: 281-00845-0000 & 28100846-0000.

STREET ADDRESS: 502 Kentucky Street, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin 54024.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 18th day of March, 2010.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson / #1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787 508019 WNAXLP

COACHING OPPORTUNITIES

The Frederic School District is accepting applications for the following coaching positions: • Head High School Volleyball Coach • Assistant High School Volleyball Coach Send letter of application, resume and credentials to: Jeff Carley, Athletic Director, Frederic School District, 1437 Clam Falls Drive, Frederic, WI 54837. Telephone, 715-327-4223.

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The Frederic School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

VILLAGE OF SIREN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Public notice is hereby given to all persons in the Village of Siren, Wisconsin, that a public hearing will be held before the Plan Commission on Wednesday April 28, 2010, at 4 p.m., at the Village Hall, Village of Siren, Wisconsin, to receive comments on the following: Amend the Code of Ordinances, SECTION 10-1-140 ACCESSORY USES OR STRUCTURES, (b) Placement Restrictions – Residential District, by replacing the wording of: Paragraph (2) Accessory Building Size Limits, with the following wording: (2) Accessory Building Size Limits. Garages and other detached accessory buildings shall be no more than fifteen (15) feet in height. Detached garages shall not exceed twelve hundred (1,200) square feet in floor area. Other accessory buildings shall not exceed twelve (12) feet by fourteen (14) feet in area.

All persons interested are invited to attend this hearing and be heard. Written comments may be submitted to: Randy Surbaugh, Administrator, Siren Village Hall, P.O. Box 23, Siren, WI 54872.

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(April 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA) N.A. 701 E. 60TH ST. NORTH SIOUX FALLS, SD 57117 Plaintiff, vs.

GARY J. GILLER 2547 180TH ST. LUCK, WI 54853-3741 Defendant(s) Case No. 10CV125 AMENDED SUMMONS Money Judgment: 30301 Our File: 877804 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, To each person named above as Defendant: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The complaint, which is also served upon you, states the nature and basis of the legal action.

Within 40 days after April 19, 2010, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the court whose address is: 1005 W. MAIN STREET, SUITE 300, BALSAM LAKE WI 54810-4410 and to Rausch, Sturm, Israel, Enerson & Hornik, LLC, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is shown below. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

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

Dated: March 31, 2010. /s/Brandon E. Bowlin Rausch, Sturm, Israel, Enerson & Hornik LLC Attorneys in the Practice of Debt Collection 250 N. Sunnyslope Rd. Suite 300 Brookfield, WI 53005 Toll-Free: (888) 302-4011

(April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Plaintiff, vs.

ESTATE OF MARK C. POTVIN, et al Defendants Case Number: 08 CV 678 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on November 21, 2008, in the amount of $116,378.26, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: June 3, 2010, 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: Foyer area of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, WI. DESCRIPTION: Part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 32, Township 36 North, Range 16 West, in the Town of Bone Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Commencing 640 feet West of the Northeast corner of said forty which is the point of beginning; thence South 290 feet; thence West 300 feet; thence North 290 feet; thence East 300 feet to the point of beginning. ALSO DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 32, Township 36 North, Range 16 West, in the Town of Bone Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Commencing 640 feet West of the Northeast corner of said forty which is the point of beginning; thence South 290 feet; thence West 300 feet; thence North 290 feet; thence East 300 feet to the point beginning, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1064 245th Ave., Luck, WI 54853.

TAX KEY NO.: 012-00864-0000.

Dated this 8th day of April, 2010. /s/ Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Chaz M. Rodriguez State Bar #1063071 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Bloomer 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. (192457)

TOWN OF DANIELS ANNUAL ROAD INSPECTION

The Annual Road Inspection for the Town of Daniels will be held on Wed., April 28, 2010, beginning at noon, meet at town garage and will return to adjourn.

Ellen M. Ellis, Clerk

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(Mar. 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY CitiMortgage, Inc. Plaintiff, vs.

THOMAS A. SAVINDA, JR. A/K/ A THOMAS A. SAVINDA, et al Defendants.

Case Number: 09 CV 445 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on October 30, 2009, in the amount of $97,874.19, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 6, 2010, 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: Front Entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot 16 and the Westerly 1/2 of Lot 15, Amundson and Johnson’s Addition, being a part of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 28, Township 33 North, Range 16 West, in the City of Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin. EXCEPTING the South 60 feet thereof.

ALSO DESCRIBED AS: Lot 16 and the Westerly 1/2 of Lot 15 Amundson and Johnson’s Addition to the City of Amery, according to the official plat thereof on file and of record in the Office of the Register of Deeds in and for Polk County, Wisconsin, said lots lying in and comprising of a part of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 28, Township 33 North, Range 16 West, Polk County, Wisconsin, Except the South 60 feet thereof.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 234 Summit Avenue, Amery, WI 54001.

TAX KEY NO.: 201-00012-0000.

Dated this 3rd day of March, 2010. /s/ Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Christina E. Demakopoulos State Bar #1066197 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue 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. (188766)

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(April 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P., AS SERVICER FOR THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-OC10, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006OC10 Plaintiff vs.

CHRISTOPHER J. HEINN, et al.

Defendants.

Case Number: 09 CV 442 AMENDED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on August 25, 2009, in the amount of $438,473.58, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 13, 2010, 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: Front Entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot Four (4) of Certified Survey Map No. 2677 recorded in Volume Twelve (12), of Certified Survey Maps, Page One Hundred Sixty-Four (164), Document No. 581439, Located in the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NW 1/4 SW 1/4), Section TwentySeven (27), Township ThirtyTwo (32) North, Range Seventeen (17) West together with easements located in the South Half of the Northwest Quarter (S 1/2 NW 1/4), Section Twenty-Seven (27), Township Thirty-Two (32) North, Range Seventeen (17) West, as described in Volume 518 of Records, Page 211, Document No. 459339, Polk County, Wisconsin. The above property is situated in Polk County, State of Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 152 147th Street, Deer Park, WI 54007.

TAX KEY NO.: 002-00705-0400.

Dated this 15th day of April, 2010. /s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Christina E. Demakopoulos State Bar #1066197 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. (190389)

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(Mar. 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, a Minnesota banking corporation, Plaintiff, vs.

CYNTHIA M. REITMEIER, DAVID R. REITMEIER AND JOHNNIE B. DALTON SALOON & TEX-MEX EATERY, INC., Defendants.

Case No.: 09-CV-22 Burnett County Case No. Case Code: 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered in the Circuit Court of Polk County on December 7, 2009, in the amount of $41,412.70, against Johnnie B. Dalton Saloon & Tex-Mex Eatery, Inc., in the amount of $238,199.79 against Cynthia M. Reitmeier and David R. Reitmeier, jointly and severally, and in the amount of $8,417.87 against Johnnie B. Dalton Saloon & Tex-Mex Eatery, Inc., Cynthia M. Reitmeier and David R. Reitmeier, jointly and severally, the Sheriff will sell the described Burnett County premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 11, 2010, at 10 a.m.

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

PLACE: In the Front Lobby of the Burnett County Government Center, 7410 Cty. Road K, Siren, Burnett County.

DESCRIPTION: Lot Ten (10) of Pickerel Point, according to the plat thereof on file in the office of the Register of Deeds for Burnett County, Wisconsin, the said plat being located in Government Lot Four (4) of Section Twenty-one (21) and Government Lot One (1) of Section Twenty-eight (28), all in Township Thirty-seven (37) North, of Range Eighteen (18) West, Town of Trade Lake, Burnett County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 12183 Pickerel Point, Town of Trade Lake, WI. Dean Roland Burnett County Sheriff MURNANE BRANDT Attorneys for Plaintiff 30 E. 7th Street, Suite 3200 St. Paul, MN 55101-4919 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.

(Town Roads Only) April 22 to May 3

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Bags will be furnished by the town. Pick up bags at the Luck Town Shop.

When filled, leave at the road side for town employee to pick up.

509787 Lloyd Nelson, Clerk 35L 25a

Monthly board meeting will be held Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. at the Cushing Community Center Agenda includes: Roll call; clerk’s report; treasurer’s report; open forum; discussion on mining ordinance/referendum; road report; discussion of possible replacement of the backhoe and adjourn.

Patsy Gustafson Town Clerk 509830 35L

(April 21, 28, May 5) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Evelyn Green Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 10 PR 29 An application has been filed for informal administration of the estate of the decedent, whose date of birth was June 6, 1914, and date of death was February 20, 2010. The decedent died domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a post office address of: Pioneer Nursing Home, Luck, Wisconsin. All interested persons have waived notice.

Creditors’ claims must be filed with the probate registrar on or before July 16, 2010.

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar April 8, 2010 David L. Grindell Personal Representative/ Attorney Grindell Law Offices, S.C. P.O. Box 585 Frederic, WI 54837 715-327-5561

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(April 21, 28, May 5) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Ricky A. Smasal Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 09 PR 63 An application has been filed for informal administration of the estate of the decedent, whose date of birth was December 14, 1964, and date of death was September 10, 2009. The decedent died domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a post office address of: 2061 10th Avenue, Star Prairie, WI 54026. All interested persons have waived notice.

Creditors’ claims must be filed with the probate registrar on or before July 23, 2010.

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar April 14, 2010 Roseanne Olson Personal Representative 125 Kusilek Street River Falls, WI 54022 715-821-6741

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NOTICE

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(April 21, 28, May 5) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALVIE J. ANTON Notice to Interested persons and Time Limit for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) Case No. 10 PR 34 An application has been filed for informal administration of the estate of the decedent, whose date of birth was November 20, 1942, and date of death was March 20, 2010. The decedent died domiciled in Polk County, State of Wis., with a post office address of: 2725 135th Street (P.O. Box 379), Luck, WI 54853.

Please take notice that: 1. The applications will be heard at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wis. Room 1034, before Jenell L. Anderson, Probate Registrar, on May 27, 2010, at 9 a.m. or when scheduled thereafter.

You need not appear unless you object. The application may be granted if no objection is made.

2. Creditors’ claims must be filed with the probate registrar on or before July 28, 2010.

3. Publication of this notice shall constitute notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown.

Jenell L. Anderson, Register in Probate April 19, 2010 Ryan M. Benson, Attorney at Law Benson Law Office LLC P.O. Box 370 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5215 Bar Number 1036463

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Notices

(April 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb f/k/a S&C Bank f/k/a Polk County Bank 25 West Main Street P.O. Box 7933 Madison, WI 53707, Plaintiff, vs.

Doris Usher 200 Indian Head Shores Balsam Lake, WI 54810, Unknown Spouse of Doris Usher 200 Indian Head Shores Balsam Lake, WI 54810, Unknown Tenants 200 Indian Head Shores Balsam Lake, WI 54810, Defendants SUMMONS Case No: 10 CV 148 Case Code: 30404 Judge: Molly E. GaleWyrick THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, To each person named above as a DEFENDANT: 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 20 days of receiving this summons (45 days if you are the State of Wisconsin or an insurance company, 60 days if you are the United States of America), 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 ad-dress is Polk County Clerk of Circuit Court, Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Ste. 300, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin 54810, and to Nicholas J. Vivian, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is Eckberg, Lammers, Briggs, Wolff & Vierling, P.L.L.P., 1809 North-western Avenue, Stillwater, Minnesota, 55082.

You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper answer within 20 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: February 24, 2010 Eckberg, Lammers, Briggs, Wolff & Vierling, P.L.L.P. By: /s/ Nicholas J. Vivian Nicholas J. Vivian, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff State Bar I.D. No.: 1047165 1809 Northwestern Avenue Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 651-439-2878 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.

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Darrell Frandsen, Clerk

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(April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Bradley C. Krehbiel 67860 County Road 9 Lake City, MN 55016 Prime Security Bank 1305 Vierling Drive Shakopee, MN 55379 Plaintiffs, vs.

Gregory S. Schmidt 2213 90th Avenue Osceola, WI 54020 Equity Bank 5220 Spring Valley Road Suite 415 Dallas, TX 75254 John Doe and Mary Rowe Unknown, Defendants NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 09-CV-739 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on February 2, 2010, in the amount of $280,599.12, as amended by Order dated April 3, 2010, and filed April 5, 2010, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 27, 2010, at 10 a.m.

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

PLACE: Foyer, Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main St., in the City of Balsam Lake.

DESCRIPTION: A part of Outlot No. 112 of the Outlot Plat of the Village of Osceola as the same appears on file in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North line of the right of way of the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Saulte Ste. Marie Railway Company, 150 feet Easterly from the point where said North line strikes the East line of Highway No. 35 in the Village of Osceola, Polk County, Wisconsin; thence West along said North line of said right of way, 150 feet; thence in a Northerly direction along the East line of said Highway 120 feet; thence due East 50 feet; thence in a Northeasterly direction to a point which is 80 feet due North of the point of beginning; thence South to the point of beginning, Polk County, Wisconsin, Excepting therefrom lands conveyed for hwy. purposes to the State of Wisconsin in Volume 987 of Records, Page 505, as Document No. 715368.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 98 Cascade St., Osceola, WI 54020.

Dated: April 8, 2010.

Michelle R. Jester #1046403 Messerli & Kramer P.A. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1400 Fifth Street Towers 100 South Fifth Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 Telephone: 612-672-3718

NORTHLAND MUNICIPAL AMBULANCE SERVICE Quarterly Meeting Wed., April 28 - 7 p.m.

At the Luck Village Hall Annual Meeting To Follow

(Mar. 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, a Minnesota banking corporation, 304 Cascade Street, Osceola, WI 54020, Plaintiff, vs.

CURTIS VENTURES, LLC, a Wisconsin limited liability company, 885 162nd Ave., Balsam Lake, WI 54810; MICHAEL J. CURTIS, an individual, 1361 100th St., Cty Rd. H., Amery, WI 54001; JEFFREY M. CURTIS, an individual, 112 2nd Ave. E., Luck, WI 54853; REBECCA CURTIS-WAALEN, an individual, 885 162nd Ave., Balsam Lake, WI 54810; POLK COUNTY ASSESSOR, c/o Polk County Treasurer, 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 150, Balsam Lake, WI 54810; BULL DOZIN, INC., a Wisconsin corporation, 2405 23rd Ave., Rice Lake, WI 54868; SCHANON MORTGAGE, INC., a Wisconsin corporation, c/o Michael J. Schanon, 228 N. Keller Ave., Amery, WI 54001; ST. CROIX COUNTY ASSESSOR, c/o St. Croix County Treasurer, 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, WI 54016.

Defendants.

Case No. 09CV740 Case Code: 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on January 5, 2010, in the amount of $76,079.99 on Note 30522, and in the amount of $143,121.55 on Note 46202, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 5, 2010, at 10 a.m.

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

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

DESCRIPTION: Note 30522. Lot 75 of the Assessor’s Plat of the Village of Dresser.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 300 E. Avenue, Dresser, Wis. 54009.

DESCRIPTION: Note 46202. Lot Six (6) of Certified Survey Map No. 379 recorded in Volume 2 of Certified Survey Maps, page 108 as Document No. 378754, being located in the Southeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter (SE 1/4 of NE 1/4), Section Thirty-three (33), Township Thirty-four (34) North, Range Eighteen (18) West, Town of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2101 125th Avenue, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, 54024.

Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff MURNANE BRANDT Attorneys for Plaintiff 30 E. 7th Street, Suite 3200 St. Paul, MN 55101-4919 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.

Follow the Leader.

(April 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT ST. CROIX COUNTY JOSEPH R. DUBAK 692 170th Avenue Somerset, WI 54025, and CHRISTINA A. DUBAK 692 170th Avenue Somerset, WI 54025, Plaintiffs, and WISCONSIN WORKERS COMPENSATION UNINSURED EMPLOYERS FUND 201 East Washington Avenue Madison, WI 53707, Involuntary Plaintiff, vs.

PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION, INC. 2000 Hwy. 65 N. New Richmond, WI 54017, OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY Old Republic Risk Management, Inc. 445 South Moorland Road, Suite 300 Brookfield, WI 53005, PRAXAIR, INC. 39 Old Ridgebury Road Danbury, CT 06810-5113, OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY Old Republic Risk Management, Inc. 445 South Moorland Road, Suite 300 Brookfield, WI 53005, CAMACHO PROPERTIES, LLC 1072 Golden Oaks Drive Hudson, WI 54016, GHI INSURANCE COMPANY A fictitious insurance company, Defendants Case No. 09 CV 1279 Personal Injury - Other: 30107 AMENDED SUMMONS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby notified that the Plaintiffs named above have 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-five (45) days of receiving this Summons, 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: 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin 54016-7708 and to Michael J. Brose, Doar, Drill & Skow, 103 North Knowles Avenue, New Richmond, Wisconsin 54017, Plaintiff’s attorney. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper Answer within (45) 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.

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The Town of Bone Lake is seeking bids for hot mix blacktop for one mile, 20’ wide, 2-1/2” compacted, for 255th Avenue, from Cty. GG east to Cty. I. This is a TRIP program bid and must meet prevailing wage laws. Bids are due by Thursday, May 13, 2010. Contact Chairman Wayne Shirley at 715-472-2974.

Notices

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(March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, a Minnesota banking corporation, 304 Cascade Street, Osceola, WI 54020 Plaintiff, vs.

FREBERG CONSTRUCTION, INC. a Minnesota corporation, c/o Joel Freberg, 3475 Shorewood Drive, Rush City, MN 55069; JOEL FREBERG, an individual, 3475 Shorewood Drive, Rush City, MN 55069; POLK COUNTY ASSESSOR c/o Polk County Treasurer 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 150 Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

Defendants.

Case No.: 09 CV 650 Case Code: 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on October 8, 2009 in the amount of $89,033.70 against Freberg Construction, Inc. and Joel Freberg, jointly and severally, and amended order entered on March 1, 2010, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 28, 2010 at 10 a.m.

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

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

DESCRIPTION: Lots EightySeven (87) and Eighty-eight (88) of Gateway Meadows, said plat being located and subdivision of part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NE1/4 of SE1/4), the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4 of SE1/4), the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW 1/4 of SE1/4) and the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SW1/4 of the SE1/4), Section Twenty-Six (26), Township Thirty-three (33) North of Range Nineteen (19) West; also being part of Outlots 169 and 170 of the Osceola Outlot Plat, Village of Osceola, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1220 Corey Court and 1230 Corey Court, Osceola, WI. MURNANE BRANDT Attorneys for Plaintiff 30 E. 7th Street, Suite 3200 St. Paul, MN 55101-4919 Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff 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. 507176 WNAXLP

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(April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb f/k/a S&C Bank, Plaintiff, vs.

Lorna R. Knutson and Craig R. Knutson, husband and wife, Defendants NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No: 09 CV 661 Case Code: 30404 Judge: Molly E. GaleWyrick PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on the 23rd day of November 2009, in the amount of $118,595.02, the Polk County Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: June 2, 2010, at 10 a.m.

TERMS: 10% of successful bid must be paid to the Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified check. Balance due within 10 days of court approval. Purchaser is responsible for payment of all transfer taxes and recording fees. Sale is AS IS in all respects and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: Foyer Area of Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Ste. 900, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 DESCRIPTION: A parcel of land in Government Lot 1, Section 24, Township 35 North, Range 16 West, in the Town of Georgetown, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East line of said Government Lot 1, a distance of 593.39 feet North of the Southeast corner of said Government Lot 1; thence parallel with the South line of said Government Lot 1, North 89 deg. 07’ 54” West, 636.69 feet to the Westerly right of way of Private Road as shown on Certified Survey Map No. 1096 as recorded in Volume 5, Page 86 of said maps in the Register of Deeds Office in and for said Polk County; thence North along said right of way, North 05 deg. 27’ 51” West, 205.80 feet; thence continuing along said right of way North 29 deg. 26’ 17” West, 113.12 feet; thence along said right of way, North 12 deg. 35’ 27” West, 28.89 feet; thence parallel with the South line of said Government Lot 1, South 89 deg. 07’ 54” East, 715.38 feet to the East line of said Government Lot 1; thence along said East line, South 00 deg. 29’ 18” East, 330.40 feet to the point of beginning.

Reserving the Westerly 66 feet of the above-described parcel for said Private Road purposes. Together with an easement for road purposes along the said Private Road shown on said Certified Survey Map No. 1096, Southerly from this parcel to the Town Road, called Clara Drive. Together with an easement along the existing Private Access Road to Big Round Lake, said access is shown on said Certified Survey Map No. 1096.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2070 68th Street. Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff ECKBERG, LAMMERS, BRIGGS, WOLFF & VIERLING, P.L.L.P. Nicholas J. Vivian #1047165 Attorney for Plaintiff 1809 Northwestern Avenue Stillwater, MN 55082 (651) 439-2878

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(April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee in trust for the benefit of the Certificateholders for Argent Securities Trust 2006-M2, Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-M2 by American Home Mortgage Servicing Inc., its attorney-in-fact, Plaintiff, vs.

DARIN A. BJORNSON and TANIA L. BJORNSON, husband and wife; and JANE DOE and/or JOHN DOE, unknown tenants; and LAKES GAS CO. d/b/a Lakes Gas Company #7, Defendants Case No. 09-CV-496 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000 Code No. 30405 Other Real Estate NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on August 25, 2009, in the amount of $215,617.75, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 27, 2010, at 10 o’clock a.m.

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

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: Part of the Southwest Quarter of Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4 of SW 1/4), Section One (1), Township Thirty-Five (35) North of Range Seventeen (17) West, described as follows: Beginning at the West 1/8 stake between Sections 1 and 12, Township 35, Range 17, then in Section 1, Northerly 80 rods to the East and West line, then 31 rods Westerly then Southerly 55 rods, to the North boundary stake between Lot 5 and 6 of Crystal Bay of Pine Lake Subdivision then Easterly 150 links to the North boundary stake between Lot 6 and Lot 7 of above-named subdivision, then Southerly 45˚ East, 890 links to the 1/8 stake to beginning.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1283 230th Ave., Town of Milltown.

TAX KEY NO.: 040-00027-0000.

Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County, WI O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Avenue Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 (414) 727-1591 O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

If you have previously received a Chapter 7 Discharge in Bankruptcy, this correspondence should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt.

Michael J. Brose, #1000827 DOAR, DRILL & SKOW, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiffs 103 North Knowles Avenue New Richmond, WI 54017 Telephone: 715-246-2211 Gregory N. McEwen, #0273843 Lisa M. Dailey, #0349975 McEWEN LAW FIRM, LTD. Attorneys for Plaintiffs Pro Hac Vice 5850 Blackshire Path Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 Telephone: 651-224-3833

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PUBLIC NOTICE Wisconsin DNR Outreach and Planting Program Village of Frederic, Wisconsin The Village of Frederic is requesting bids for the following nursery stock and other supplies: - 10 Skyline Honey Locust (Gleditsia Triacanthos “SkyCole”) - 12 Bur Oak (Quercus Macrocarpa) - 11 Valley Forge Elm (Ulmus Americana “Valley Forge”) - 12 Prairie Pride Hackberry (Celtis Occidentalis “Prairie Pride”) - Tree Wrap for 45 Trees - Fertilizer for 45 Trees Tree caliper must be 2 inches for Elm and 1-1/2 - 1-3/4 inches for all other species. Trees must be balled and burlapped.

The Village of Frederic will receive quotes for the above at the Village Hall located at 107 Hope Road, P.O. Box 567, Frederic, Wisconsin 54837, until 2 p.m. May 5, 2010. Quotes will be reviewed and contracts awarded to the vendor whose quote is most responsive to the solicitation and is most advantageous to the Village of Frederic.

The Bidder must show proof that they are licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes 94.10.

All nursery stock shall meet the standards established in the most current edition of ANSI Z60.1 American Standards for Nursery Stock.

The Village of Frederic reserves the right to reject any and all quotes.

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/s/ Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Chaz M. Rodriguez State Bar #1063071 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue 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. (192299)

LUCK SCHOOL DISTRICT PRESCHOOL DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 30 The Luck School District will be conducting a developmental screening for children ages birth to five years old, with the primary emphasis on three- and four-year-olds, on Friday, April 30.

The areas of screening will include: Fine motor development, gross motor development, speech and language concepts. Vision and hearing screenings will be conducted by a nurse from the Polk County Public Health Department.

If you have concerns about your child’s development in any of these areas, please call the Luck Elementary School Office at 715-472-2153, extension 108, by Wednesday, April 28. Appointments will be scheduled beginning at 10 a.m. and each screening will last about 45 minutes. 509099 34-36L 24-25a

ORDINANCE NO. 04-08-2010

ORDINANCE REGULATING THE MOVEMENT OF STRUCTURES INTO THE TOWNSHIP OF SIREN, BURNETT COUNTY, WISCONSIN No structure constructed before January 1, 2007, shall be moved into the Township of Siren without a special permit from the Siren Town Board. No structure shall be moved into the Township that fails to meet current UDC Regulations. Any structure intended to be moved into the Township of Siren shall be inspected prior to being moved and after it has been set on a foundation. All foundations must comply with current UDC Regulations.

A violation of this ordinance shall result in the flowing penalties: A. A maximum forfeiture of $100 per day that the violation exists together with costs of prosecution.

B. Removal of structure from the Township of Siren.

This ordinance adopted this 8th day of April, 2010, by the Siren Town Board.

Chairman DuWayne Wiberg Supervisor Philip Stiemann Supervisor Jeff Howe Dated this 8th day of April, 2010.

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(Mar. 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P., AS SERVICER FOR THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS CWABS ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATE TRUST 2005-BC4 Plaintiff, vs.

BRADLEY A. ANDREWSON, et al Defendants.

Case Number: 09 CV 785 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on February 4, 2010, in the amount of $191,949.35, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 5, 2010, 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: Front Entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: The South 246.25 Feet of the North 626.25 Feet of the West 417.5 Feet of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 23, Township 34 North, Range 18 West, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1490 200th Street, Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024.

TAX KEY NO.: 044-00553-0000.

Dated this 9th day of March 2010. /s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Shannon K. Cummings State Bar #1033710 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Petermann, 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. (189995)

(Mar. 31, Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P., as servicer for Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff, vs.

ERNEST T. ATHEN, et al.

Defendants.

Case Number: 09 CV 311 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 $129,841.41 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 19, 2010, 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: Foyer area of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI DESCRIPTION: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 3616 recorded in Volume 16 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 129, as Document No. 628842.

Located in part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, Section 18, Township 32 North, Range 17 West, Town of Alden, Polk County, Wis. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1752 40th Ave., Osceola, WI 54020.

TAX KEY NO.: 002-00450-0000.

Dated this 4th day of March, 2010. /s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Chaz M. Rodriguez State Bar #1063071 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to http://www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditors’ attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. (191201)

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(April 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff, vs.

KERRY L. LYSDAHL, et al.

Defendants.

Case Number: 09 CV 29 AMENDED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 9, 2009, in the amount of $109,736.42, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 5, 2010, 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: Front Entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located 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, Wis. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2284 190th St., Centuria, WI 54824.

TAX KEY NO.: 020-00279-0120.

Dated this 12th day of April, 2010. /s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Christina E. Demakopoulos State Bar #1066197 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to http://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 this purpose. (189771)

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(Mar. 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Financial Freedom, as servicer for Financial Freedom Acquisition, LLC Plaintiff, vs.

ESTATE OF PATRICIA E. STAGE, et al Defendants.

Case Number: 09 CV 783 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on February 9, 2010, in the amount of $87,830.89, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 12, 2010, 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: Front Entrance to the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: The South 16 rods of the East 10 rods of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, Township 36 North, Range 19 West, in the Town of Sterling, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2518 State Road 87, Cushing, WI 54006.

TAX KEY NO.: 046-00607-0000.

Dated this 19th day of March, 2010. /s/ Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County J. T. Lovett State Bar #1019525 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue 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. (190804)

SEEKING BIDS

The Town of Clam Falls is seeking bids for milling approximately one mile on 315th Ave., approximately 3/4 mile of 78th St., and approximately one mile of 320th Ave. EACH SECTION IS TO BE BID SEPARATELY. Questions on the project can be directed to Lee at 715-653-2297. Bids are due by 5 p.m., Tuesday, May 11, 2010, and are to be addressed to Betty Knutson, Clerk, Town of Clam Falls, 3335 90th St., Frederic, WI 54837. The outside of the envelope is to be clearly marked MILLING BID. Bids will be opened at the regular town board meeting on May 12, 2010, 7 p.m., at the town hall. The Town of Clam Falls 509806 35L reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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Lime Quarry Manager $22.16/hr.

Full Time 40 hr./wk.; hrs. may vary w/seasonal workload Deadline to apply: May 6, 2010 YOU MUST COMPLETE A POLK CO. EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For applications, complete job description and qualifications; please visit our Web site at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities, or in person at 100 Polk Co. Plaza, #229, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, 715-4859176 or Golden Age Manor, 220 Scholl Ct., Amery, WI, 715509755 35L 268-7107. AA/EEOC

(April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, FSB Plaintiff, vs.

JON M. MAGNUSON, et al Defendants Case Number: 09 CV 674 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on December 4, 2009, in the amount of $133,868.38, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: June 9, 2010, 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: Foyer area of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI. DESCRIPTION: Lot 1 Certified Survey Map No. 2044 recorded in Volume 9 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 192, as Document No. 543429, located in the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, Section 7, Township 33 North, Range 15 West. Said land being in the Town of Clayton, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 517 105th Avenue, Amery, WI 54001.

TAX KEY NO.: 016-00132-0100.

Dated this 12th day of April, 2010.

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POLK COUNTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS

(Mar. 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK Plaintiff, vs.

GLENN E. SAGER, and BREMER FINANCIAL, Defendants.

Case No. 09 CV 907 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on January 11, 2010, and an Order Amending Judgment entered on March 2, 2010, in the original amount of $133,672.40, I will sell the described premises at public auction at the Main Front Entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, on Thursday, May 6, 2010, at 10 o’clock a.m.

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

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. DESCRIPTION: Lots Twenty-one (21), Twentytwo (22), Twenty-three (23) and Twenty-four (24), Block Twenty (20), Original Plat of the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, located in Government Lot One (1), Section Ten (10), Township Thirty-four (34) North, Range Seventeen (17) West.

PIN: 106-00291-0000.

STREET ADDRESS: 210 Tuttle St., Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 9th day of March, 2010.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson No. 1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787

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Notices

NOTICE

VILLAGE OF WEBSTER RESIDENTS MUNICIPAL BRUSH DUMP

The Village of Webster will open the Brush Dump on Saturday, April 24, 2010, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

The spring dates and hours of operation are as follows: Saturday, April 24, 2010 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Saturday, May 1, 2010 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Saturday, May 8, 2010 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Saturday, May 15, 2010 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. ***Please take note that when you come to the dump to dump your leaves, clippings and brush, you will need to show proof of residency to the attendee. The most likely forms of identification would be a copy of your water/sewer bill, utility billing with your residence address or a driver’s license with your residence address. You will not be allowed to dump your debris without this information at the time of disposal. If you have any questions, feel free to call the Village of Webster Office at: 715-866-4211 Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Patrice Bjorklund, Villager Clerk/Treasurer 509654 35L April 15, 2010

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SEEKING BIDS

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN SERVING AS A LIBRARY TRUSTEE?

The Frederic library board of trustees has a vacancy for a three-year term.

The library board directs the programs and services of the library, and meets the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m.

Please contact the library for an application, which will be accepted until the position is filled.

FREDERIC PUBLIC LIBRARY

127 Oak Street West, Frederic • 715-327-4979

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JOINT MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE TOWN OF JACKSON 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the TOWN OF JACKSON TOWN BOARD and PLANNING COMMISSION will conduct a joint meeting and public hearing on a proposed ordinance to adopt the TOWN OF JACKSON YEAR 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. The joint meeting and public hearing will be held on the 14th day of June, 2010, at 6 p.m., at the TOWN HALL, 4599 COUNTY ROAD A, WEBSTER, WI. The TOWN OF JACKSON 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN is a policy document that will be used by the town plan commission and the town board as a guide for making decisions regarding land use and development in the community. The plan contains background information and goals, objectives, policies and recommendations addressing each of the following nine (9) plan elements required by Wisconsin’s Comprehensive Planning law: 1. Issues and Opportunities 2. Housing 3. Transportation 4. Utilities and Community Facilities 5. Agricultural, Natural and Cultural Resources 6. Economic Development 7. Intergovernmental Cooperation 8. Land Use and 9. Implementation A “Recommended Plan” of the TOWN OF JACKSON YEAR 2030 Comprehensive Plan and plan adoption ordinance will be available for review beginning April 14, 2010, at the TOWN OFFICE of the Town Clerk and Burnett Community Public Library. Residents and landowners are encouraged to review the plan and submit verbal and/or written comments at the public hearing. Please contact Town Chairperson DIANNE CONNOR at 715-866-4645 OR Town Supervisor NANCY GROWE at 715-866-4589 for more information about the public hearing process.

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POLK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Town of Clam Falls is seeking bids for paving approximately one mile on 315th Ave., approximately 3/4 mile of 78th St., and approximately one mile of 320th Ave. sometime after August 1, 2010. EACH SECTION IS TO BE BID SEPARATELY. Questions on the project can be directed to Lee at 715-653-2297. The bidder’s attention is called to the fact that this project is subject to a prevailing wage rate determination which has been issued by the State of Wisconsin and that the prevailing wage rates and hours of labor set forth in this determination shall be applicable to this project. Bids are due by 5 p.m., Tuesday, May 11, 2010, and are to be addressed to Betty Knutson, Clerk, Town of Clam Falls, 3335 90th St., Frederic, WI 54837. The outside of the envelope is to be clearly marked PAVING BID. Bids will be opened at the regular town board meeting on May 12, 2010, 7 p.m., at the town hall. The Town of Clam Falls reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LUCK REGULAR BOARD MEETING Monday, April 26, 2010, 6 p.m.

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Minutes from Special Meeting Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Polk County Government Center - County Boardroom Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Chairman Beseler called the meeting of the Polk County Board of Supervisors to order at 6:30 p.m.

County Clerk informed the chair the agenda was properly posted in three public buildings, before noon on Monday, April 12, 2010. Corporation Counsel verified that sufficient notice of the meeting was given.

Roll call was taken by the Clerk, with all 23 members present.

Chairman Beseler led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Chairman Beseler requested a suspension of the rules in order to accept the agenda which requires a 10-day notice.

Motion (Luke/Jepsen) to suspend the rules. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.

Motion (Larsen/Masters) to approve the agenda. Motion to approve agenda carried by a unanimous voice vote.

Motion (Jepsen/Kienholz) to approve the minutes from the April 10, 2010, special meeting. Motion to approve the minutes carried by a unanimous voice vote.

Resolution 26-10 to Appoint the County Administrator and to Adopt Employment Agreement with County Administrator.

Motion (Masters/Newville) to approve Resolution 26-10.

Motion to approve, carried by unanimous voice vote.

Resolution adopted.

Supervisors and Committee Reports were given.

Motion (Larsen/Newville) to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned 6:55 p.m.

RESOLUTION 26-10

TO APPOINT THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR AND TO ADOPT EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR WHEREAS, pursuant to Polk County Resolution 91-09, the Polk County Board of Supervisors created the county office of County Administrator; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Resolution 91-09, the County Administrator Selection Committee has conducted a candidate search, screened applications, conducted interviews and developed recommendations for the appointment of the County Administrator; and WHEREAS, the Polk County Board of Supervisors has received and deliberated upon the recommendations for the appointment of County Administrator and narrowed the number of final candidates; and WHEREAS, the Polk County Board of Supervisors has considered and established terms of an employment contract for the County Administrator that have been offered and accepted by the highest qualified final candidate.

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Section 59.18(1), the Polk County Board of Supervisors does appoint Dana Frey.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Polk County Board of Supervisors adopts the Employment Agreement, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein.

Funding amount: $100,000.00.

Funding source: N/A. Finance Committee Advised: N/A. Finance Committee Recommendation: N/A. Approved as to form: Jeffrey B. Fuge, Corporation Counsel.

Date Submitted to County Board: April 13, 2010.

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The above resolution was adopted by the Polk County Board of Supervisors by a unanimous voice vote.

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Agenda: Call to order and seek approval of the agenda - Robert Clifton.

Oath of Office: LeRoy Buck and Robert Clifton.

Organization of Board Officers and CESA 11 Rep. Consideration of previous minutes - LeRoy Buck Presentation of vouchers - Amy Dueholm.

Treasurer’s Report - Amy Dueholm.

Recognition of guests or delegates.

A. Alex Smith - Student representative.

B. Elementary Staff: Lori Denny & others.

C. Senior students appeals to attendance policy.

Administrative Reports.

A. Mr. Palmer.

B. Mr. Gobler.

C. Mrs. Goldbach.

New Business A. Approval of school calendar for 2010 - 11.

B. P.B.I.S. “Positive Behavioral Intervention System” presentation.

C. Approval of Jr. High baseball coach.

D. Approval of Jr. High softball coach.

E. Early Childhood 66:30 agreement with Unity.

F. Late request for Youth Options to consider.

G. Student Assurance Insurance for 2010 - 11.

H. Any other business that may properly come before the board.

Motion to convene into executive session per WI Statute 19.85(1) for discussion of teacher contract negotiations.

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Minutes from Saturday, April 10, 2010, Special Meeting Polk County Government Center - County Boardroom Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Chairman Beseler called the meeting of the Polk County Board of Supervisors to order at 1:07 p.m.

County Clerk informed the chair that notice of the agenda was posted in three public buildings, published in the county’s legal paper, the Tri-County and Indianhead Advertisers and posted on the county’s Web site the week of March 29 and the second amended agenda posted on April 9, 2010.

Corporation Counsel verified that sufficient notice of the meeting was given.

Roll call was taken by the Clerk, with 22 members present.

Supr. Johansen was absent for roll call. Supr. Johansen joined the meeting at 1:30 p.m.

Prayer was offered by Supr. Dueholm.

Chairman Beseler led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Chairman Beseler requested a suspension of the rules in order to accept the amended agenda which requires a 10day notice. Motion (Masters/Larsen) to suspend the rules.

Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Motion (Schmidt/ Brown) to approve the amended agenda carried by unanimous voice vote.

No public comments were offered.

Bill Frueh of PAA, LLC briefed the members on the selection process.

Chair requested a motion to go into closed session. Motion (Masters/Larsen) to proceed into closed session, pursuant to Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.85(1), to consider the employment and qualifications of specific candidates for County Administrator and to include Corporation Counsel, Jeff Fuge; County Clerk, Carole Wondra; Employee Relations Director, Andrea Jerrick; Bill and Denise Frueh of PPA, LLC; members present from the selection committee and Dept. heads.

Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.

Meeting in Closed Session.

Meeting in Open Session: Chairman Beseler made a public announcement that the County Board narrowed the final candidates to three and that the County Board would meet again on April 13, 2010, at 6:30 p.m., to act on the appointment and an employment agreement for the County Administrator.

Orientation dates for County Board Supervisors set for Wed., April 14, 2010, 9 a.m. and Thurs., April 15, 2010, 9 a.m.

Wednesday designed for newer members and Thursday for returning members.

Agendas for orientation to be put on Web site Monday, April 12.

Motion (Voelker/Luke) to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned 3:08 p.m.

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SUMMER VISTA POSITION Available Now

West CAP is recruiting for a summer VISTA position to assist with development of its Local Foods Program in Polk County. The position will assist with two local activities: (1) development of a community garden project, (2) assistance with a Summer Family Table Cooking Club that engages a group of lowincome families in healthy eating, gardening and food preservation.

This eight-week position will start on June 17 and end on August 11. The VISTA will receive a monthly subsistence stipend of $858 for each of their two months of service. Upon successful completion of the service project they may also select between either an Eli Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $1,132 from the National Service Trust, or a direct summer stipend accrued at the rate of $125/month ($250).

West CAP will provide for basic transportation, training and program expenses.

For more information contact: Tracey Mofle, Local Foods Program, West CAP; tracey.mofle@uwc.edu; 715-790-9177

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Notices/Employment

VILLAGE OF SIREN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING To the public and all property owners in the Village of Siren: Please take notice that on Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at 4 p.m., at the Village Hall, at 24049 First Avenue, Siren, Wisconsin, the Plan Commission of the Village of Siren will hold a Public Hearing in the matter of the following proposed ordinance: An Ordinance to repeal and re-enact the Official Zoning Map of the Village of Siren, for the purpose of establishing or reestablishing all zoning districts in the Village in accord with §62.23(7)(d)3., Wis. Stats.

The Public is further advised that it is the intention of the Village of Siren to determine, by means of this Official Zoning Map Ordinance, the specific zoning which applies to each and every parcel of real estate situated within the Village limits. It is accordingly in the interest of all property owners to make themselves aware of the actual or potential impacts upon their parcels of real estate and to attend the Public Hearing and express their views regarding the proposed Official Zoning Map. THIS NOTICE PERTAINS TO AN ORDINANCE WHICH SHALL INCORPORATE BY REFERENCE A PROPOSED OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR THE VILLAGE OF SIREN WHICH SHALL APPLY TO THE ENTIRE VILLAGE AND NOT ONLY SELECTED PARCELS OF REAL ESTATE. AS SUCH, ALL OWNERS AND OCCUPANTS OF REAL ESTATE IN THE VILLAGE MAY BE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING THE PUBLIC HEARING. In accord with §62.23(7)(d)1.b., Wis. Stats., this notice is intended to place all potentially affected property owners on notice. A copy of the proposed Official Zoning Map is on file at the Village Hall, 24049 First Avenue, Siren, Wisconsin. The map may be viewed by interested persons during office hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Questions may be directed to Administrator Surbaugh personally or by telephone at (715) 349-2273. Copies of the map will be made available to the public by the Village Clerk at the cost of reproduction.

The proposed zoning map may also be viewed at visitsiren.com under News and Announcements.

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JOINT MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Ordinance to Adopt the Town of Trade Lake Year 2030 Comprehensive Plan

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Town of Trade Lake Town Board and Planning Commission will conduct a joint meeting and public hearing on a proposed ordinance to adopt the Town of Trade Lake Year 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The joint meeting and public hearing will be held on the 8th day of May, 2010, 10 a.m. at the town hall, 11810 Town Hall Road, Frederic, Wis. The Town of Trade Lake Year 2030 Comprehensive Plan is a policy document that will be used by the town plan commission and town board as a guide for making decisions regarding land use and development in the community. The plan contains background information and goals, objectives, policies and recommendations addressing each of the following nine (9) elements required by Wisconsin’s Comprehensive Planning Law: 1. Issues and Opportunities 2. Housing 3. Transportation 4. Utilities and Community Facilities 5. Agricultural, Natural and Cultural Resources 6. Economic Development 7. Intergovernmental Cooperation 8. Land Use; and 9. Implementation A “Recommended Plan” of the Town of Trade Lake Year 2030 Comprehensive Plan and plan adoption ordinance will be available for review at the Clerk’s Home, the Burnett Community Public Library or compact discs of the Recommended Plan are available from the clerk. The plan can be accessed on the Town of Trade Lakes Web site at: www.tradelakewi.com, on the home page and also under Comprehensive Plan, info. Copies of the draft version of the Comprehensive Plan and maps will be on display at the meeting. Residents and land owners are encourage to review the plan and submit verbal and/or written comments at the public hearing. Please contact Deborah Christian, clerk, at 715-4882600 for more information. Written comments will be accepted by the town at any time before the public hearing.

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Northwest Passage kicks off “In a New Light”

by Regan Kohler SPOONER – Northwest Passage kicked off a grant-funded photography program for atrisk youth at the Spooner center Monday, April 19.

Ben Thwaits, a teacher at Northwest Passage II, said they received an $8,554 America’s Best Idea Grant from the National Park Foundation for their project, which is called “In a New Light: Connecting AtNorthwest PasRisk Teens to the St. Croix Na- sage II teacher Ben tional Scenic Riverway through Thwaits spoke at the Nature Photography.” North- kickoff of the “In a west Passage is partnering with New Light” project. the National Park Service and local arts and educational orPhotos by ganizations on the project.

Regan Kohler “This is the first time,” Thwaits said of receiving this grant.

Teenagers from all over the state, between the ages of 12 and 17, have been working with professional nature photographers through this grant, traveling along the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, which includes the Namekagon and St. Croix rivers, and documenting the journey with photos. Thwaits said that the youth are learning how to take more than simple snapshots and to find “striking images.”

The project runs through September, and culminates in a traveling photo exhibit, video chronicle and Web site. The tour starts in St. Croix Falls, at the park service headquarters, and goes to Madison, Wausau, Cable and Spooner, where they will be seen at the Black Iris Gallery. Audiences will get to see the visions of troubled youth who pulled through, even after their communities often lost confidence in them, Thwaits said.

“It’s really about seeing some things in a new light … and the transformative power of art as well as the extreme potential that these kids hold,” Thwaits said.

“The deepest level of this project is about healing.”

Travis Zimdars, a sophomore from Stevens Point, Jake Adler, a freshman from Oregon, Wis., took this photo, “Pine Needles,” because they stand out described the happiness the sun brings to the sadness of trees in his photo, “The Sun Through the strongly to him.

Trees,” which he took along the Namekagon River.

Mark Elliott, executive director of Northwest Passage, said of Thwaits, “He’s a critical part of this projpress myself.” ect.”

Thwaits said, “The photos are far surpassing what I Monday afternoon, 11 teenage boys showcased their could’ve imagined.” photography from the past three weeks, at the kickoff By the end of the summer, about 25 youth from Wisevent. They displayed vivid photos of wildlife, trees consin will have taken part in this project, he added. and other aspects of nature.

Northwest Passage has been around for 32 years, Trevor Kinney, Fond du Lac, showcased his picture, with residential programs in Spooner, Frederic and “The Family,” of the first black bear he’d seen in Wisconsin. Kinney said in his description that through this Webster.

Elliott said it is about “helping kids kind of find their project, he was “able to be alone and do something to way” through a commitment to experience-based get my mind off everything.” learning while connecting kids to their communities.

Jake Adler, a freshman from Oregon, Wis., had a photo called “Pine Needles,” of a tree in the Barrens. Northwest Passage teaches children lifelong lessons Adler said that pine trees stand out strongly to him, and and the impact they have. being a part of “In a New Light” has “helped me ex-

Local soldiers ship out with Task Force Badger

The 724th engineer battalion, known as Task Force Badger, held a send-off ceremony at Fort McCoy in preparation for their deployment to Iraq. More than 500 National Guard soldiers were included, including those from Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Puerto Rico. Senior military leaders from all three states spoke at the event. The soldiers had spent the last last six weeks training at Fort McCoy for their route clearance mission in Iraq, which is expected to last about 10 months. Some of the local soldiers shipping out were brothers Jesse and Charles Bentley of Webster, Jeremiah Mesecher of Frederic, Adam Beckman of Cameron and Chuck Harper of rural Siren. — Photos submitted by Michelle Mesecher

“A Tribute to America & the Olympics” On Thursday, April 8, the Frederic first-, second- and third-graders presented their spring show called, “A Tribute to America & the Olympics.” The program was a collaborative project between Pat Anderson in the music department and Troy Wink in the ph ed department. The students showed their patriotism singing a variety of patriotic songs including their favorite, “This is America.” They also competed in many winter Olympic events like curling, hockey, bobsled, speed skating and more. - Photos courtesy Frederic Schools

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Girl Scouts visit Crex Meadows GRANTSBURG – Crex Meadows was the destination for Frederic Girl Scout Brownies on Saturday, April 10. The second-graders were guided

by Ali Cordy along a nature trail where they learned about various animal habitats. Each of the Girl Scouts earned the eco explorer badge for her participation. – submitted

Educator Ali Cordy identifies the turkey tail fungus on a log. – Photos submitted

LEFT: Elaine Lahti displays her findings from the habitat scavenger hunt.

Ribbon cutting at Making Memories and More

Sweet fragrance

The Siren Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting Thursday, April 15, for its newest member, Making Memories and More, one of The Shops at the Lodge, Siren. The business is under new management, with owner Connie Bibeau and manager Darla Bibeau. Shown during the ribbon cutting were (L to R): Chris Moeller from the chamber office, Connie Bibeau, Darla Bibeau, store employee Holly Ellefson and chamber member Karen Howe. – Photo by Nancy Jappe

Book examines one of largest wildfires in Wisconsin’s history NORTHWEST WISCONSIN - Ignited by a single match on April 30, 1977, the Five Mile Tower Fire raged out of control for 17 hours. It would be one of the largest wildland fires in Wisconsin history, ultimately destroying more than 13,000 acres of land and 63 buildings.

As a column of black pine smoke reached high in the sky, citizens from Minong, Chicog, Webster, Gordon, Wascott, Hayward, Spooner, Solon Springs and other communities began showing up to help. The grassy field designated as fire headquarters quickly became a hub of activity, jammed with trucks, school buses, dozers on trailers, dump trucks, tanker trucks, fuel trucks and hundreds of people waiting to sign in. More than 900 came in the first four hours, clogging the road with traffic in both directions. Headquarters personnel worked valiantly to coordinate citizens and DNR workers in a buildup of people and equipment unprecedented in the history of Wisconsin firefighting.

All told, 1,600 citizens showed up to fight the blaze, including a group of teenagers from the local high school.

Based on his own experiences during the long battle, plus dozens of interviews and other eyewitness accounts, Bill Matthias, in his new book, “Monster Fire at Minong,” presents an indepth look at the Five Mile Tower Fire, the brave citizens who helped fight it,

Close your eyes and smell the sweet fragrance of the magnolia tree in bloom.

No you are not in some southern state. This magnolia was blooming last week just north of Webster in Steve Getts front yard. According to Getts, the tree is a Morning Star magnolia. The tree is usually not hardy this far north but does flourish in southern Minnesota and Wisconsin. Getts says his tree must be in just the right spot since it continues to grow and bloom every year much to his and passersby delight. – Photos by Priscilla Bauer

the important changes made to firefighting laws and procedures in its aftermath, and Wisconsin firefighting practices in the 21st century.

The book was published by the Wisconsin Historical Society Press, founded in 1855, which is the state’s oldest publisher. - from Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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30 years ago: Two of Wisconsin's worst wildfifirres

by Jim Bishop

DNR Northern Region Public Affairs Mngr.

GRANTSBURG - Scars on dead and living trees still remain as do the memories of the people who lost homes or who spent long days fighting two of the most devastating wildfires to ever hit northern Wisconsin. April 21 and 22, 2010, marks the 30th anniversary of the Ekdall Church and Oak Lake fires.

During those two days in 1980, fire burned more than 16,000 acres in northwestern Wisconsin. Tragically, the fire also destroyed 118 homes and cabins and 114 garages and outbuildings. The toll could have been greater, but firefighters strived to save structures despite dry, warm, windy conditions that worked against them.

Precipitation in northwestern Wisconsin had been average in 1978-‘79, and while 1980 started out relatively dry, 11 days prior to the fires the ground was completely snow covered.

On April 15 the snow was gone and a dry Hudson Bay high pressure system stagnated over the area causing warmerthan-normal temperatures and low humidity. Four days later all burning permits were suspended. The next day Emergency Fire Regulations, a nobodyburn-anything-anywhere-outside policy, was implemented.

The Ekdall Church fire began around 12:20 p.m. on the western side of Burnett County, eight miles north of Grantsburg.

Within minutes Department of Natural Resources and local fire department units were on the scene working on a fast-moving 1.5-acre fire burning with intensity in scrub oak slash left over from a wood harvesting job.

A grove of pine trees was engulfed in fire during the two-day blaze that burned more than 16,000 acres in Burnett and Washburn counties in 1980. The fire ran nine miles in less than eight hours with a fire front that was 2.5 miles wide.

Smoke from the Ekdall and Oak Lake fires was smelled from 90 miles away. - Photos courtesy of the DNR Tractor-plow units went quickly to work on each side of the fire, the “flanks.” Shifting winds were a constant problem. Several times a 20-foot-wide fire line did not hold. Several times plow operators had to abandon their units and run to escape the flames.

By 3 p.m., the head of the fire was more than four miles from where it

A group of firefighters and residents watch as the Ekdall wildfire approached a home in Burnett County 20 years ago this week.

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began and spreading at 1,000 to 1,600 acres an hour. By 7 p.m., the head of the fire reached the Kohler Peat area adjacent to the St. Croix River. This wetland stopped the forward spread of the fire and allowed firefighters to get a handle on the blaze and complete lines around the perimeter.

The fire ran nine miles in less than eight hours with a fire front that was 2.5 miles wide. While 73 homes, cabins, and outbuildings were destroyed in the blaze, another 65 buildings were saved.

The cause of the Ekdall Church fire was found to be accidental.

The next morning, April 22, found only skeleton crews staffing DNR stations in Washburn and Burnett counties as a majority of resources were committed to mop-up of the Ekdall fire. At 10:30 a.m. a fire was reported in Siren. Units from Webster, Spooner, and the Ekdall Church fire were dispatched.

An hour later another fire was reported 11 miles west of Minong near Oak Lake. The remaining resources available were DNR tractor-plow units from Minong and Gordon, and a local fire department. Due to the location of the fire and the severe conditions, a task force that had been assigned to the Siren fire including an incident commander (the person in charge of the suppression effort) and units from Douglas County were rerouted to Oak Lake.

On the way the commander ordered 17 DNR units and requested help from more volunteer fire departments. With good reason.

An increase in the wind broke the fire out of its initial containment and kicked it into the jack pine treetops. Before as-

sistance could arrive the blaze outgrew the capability of the fire department and plow units.

Chet Peterson, now 80, of the Spooner Volunteer Fire Department, was with his truck up in the area at the time putting out stumps from a smaller fire. With his three-man crew they were the first on the scene. Looking back he recalls a “sad situation.”

“Our job was to protect structures,” Petersen said, “I saw a wall of flame 300 feet high and when it hit Casey Lake it took one cabin after another. There was absolutely nothing we could do to save them – it was going so hot and so fast.

Later I was getting water from the Namekagon River and the fire jumped the river to the woods on the other side as if it wasn’t even there.”

During the next three hours the fire jumped the Namekagon River three times, causing difficulty in moving equipment around to access the eastern side of the fire. Traffic jams of citizens evacuating the area, sightseers and fire equipment added to the problems. Fire lines were difficult to hold.

Spot fires, from flaming sparks tossed high into the air, were documented more than a mile ahead of the fire. The wind kept smoke low to the ground making visibility, breathing, and evacuating citizens difficult. The heavy smoke turned day into night as far away as 30 miles.

Streetlights in Rice Lake came on in midafternoon.

By 3:30 p.m. the fire was six miles long and had a three-mile blazing front as it hit the northwest side of Island Lake.

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Frederic’s Kindergarten Circus The annual Frederic Kindergarten Circus was held last Thursday evening, playing to a full crowd at the elementary performance auditorium. Ringmasters Ellie Eklof and Rachael Bugella introduced the acts, from monkeys, to elephants, to ponies and tightrope walkers. Shown in these photos are tightrope walker Miya Goebel, elephants Gabriel King (front) and Aidan Ovik, popcorn peddlers (L to R) Logan Hopkins, Patrick Cox, Wyatt Petersen and Scout Dodds, and strongman Gavin Fredericks. Students, under the direction of kindergarten teachers Naomi Renno and Michelle Manz and with musical direction by Pat Anderson, entertained the audience and handed out balloons and popcorn as part of the event. - Photos by Gary King

Wildfifirres/from page 1 This is where most of the structures were lost. To add to the complexity, the fire split into three sections when it reached Island Lake and Big Casey Lake.

Families evacuated could only hope for the best as the fire burned its way.

One Sunfish Lake cabin owner from Eau Claire, Dave Carlson, was stunned to realize the smoke in his city was from the Oak Lake fire.

“Our family could see the haze and smell the smoke from the Oak Lake fire 90 miles away,” Carlson said. “We contacted local friends and they said there would be no point in coming up to check on our cabin as the roads were all closed.

After a restless night, our family went to the cabin and was alarmed as we drove past blackened earth and sticks of tree trunks where a green forest had stood.

But, getting closer to our cabin’s lane, the land turned to the same lush green where a backhoe (tractor-plow unit)

crew dug a trench stopping the fire from back burning and consuming more mature red pines and reaching our cabin and others on the southeast side of the lake. A lot of lake people, like us, and year-round residents are indebted to those firefighters who acted quickly and efficiently to save people and property.”

At 6 p.m., the fire hit CTH E about 3.5 miles south of Island Lake. Although spot fires started south of the road, Hwy. E blocked the fire. Plans were being made to evacuate Spooner. As evening wore on, the wind died down and firefighters completed lines along the flanks and within the cluster of lakes.

When the fire was declared controlled three days later, it had run 11 miles in just over six hours. Some 2,000 firefighters worked the fire, including 23 fire departments, 52 DNR fire trucks, 30 DNR tractor-plow units and 52 federal, county and privately owned bulldozers. While

The Ekdall Church Fire crosses CTH F.

The Ekdall fire looking north from CTH F. 159 homes, cabins and outbuildings were lost in the fire, an estimated 254 were saved.

The cause of the Oak Lake fire was thought to be equipment related. Regardless of the causes of both fires it is important to note that no human lives were lost.

“With the erratic fire behavior, the danger to our firefighters were higher than we ever really knew,” said Ed Forrester, retired DNR forestry-fire control supervisor. “Quite a number of times walls of fire kicked high by wind forced tractorplow operators to make a run for it. We were fortunate no one was killed.”

Forrester was the commander with overall responsibility for fire suppression from 1980 to 2005 in Northwest Wisconsin.

Today the area around the Ekdall Church and Oak Lake has regenerated to mostly jack pine trees, some 30 feet tall.

A new hazardous situation has arisen for firefighters who keep a close watch on the forest and the human development within it. Residential and recreational

properties have nearly doubled in number since 1980.

Despite improvements made in equipment and fire fighting tactics during the last 30 years, firefighters understand that many homes will be lost during a major wildfire. In areas where housing numbers are high, firefighters will simply be outnumbered and in great danger when an intense and fast-spreading wall of fire passes through.

Research shows that actions taken by homeowners to “firewise” their property play the largest role in their home surviving a wildfire. Firewise includes maintaining adequate access for fire trucks, removing leaves, twigs and dead grass from within 30 feet of buildings, on roofs and in rain gutters, and, keeping woodpiles away from structures.

“What the structure owner does today in fire prevention actions will be worth far more than all the firefighter efforts in saving that home,” Forrester said, “and taking precautions to avoid the start of any fires is everyone’s responsibility.”

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wo guys were talking about baseball. The first one said, “You think they have baseball in heaven?” “I don’t know,” said the second guy. “But if one of us dies before the other ... let’s pledge to come back and let the other one know.”

A week later the first guy dies, and as was promised, he appears to the second guy. “So tell me,” the second guy asks. “Is there baseball in heaven?” The first guy nods and said, “Well there is good news and bad news.” The second guy said, “What’s the good news?” The first guy replies, “There is baseball in heaven.” The second guy yells, “Great! What’s the bad news?”

The first guy smiles and said, “You’re pitching next Saturday.”

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Appraising antiques at Balsam Lake BALSAM LAKE - Polk County Historical Society will bring appraisers Larry Phillipson and Mark Cellotti together appraising your antiques at the Tuesday, April 27, program at 7 p.m. This fun night of antiques and more will be held at the Justice Center in the community room, Balsam Lake, at the Intersection of CTH I and Hwy. 46.

Phillipson has had years of experience buying, selling and working with antiques. One of his favorite hobbies is repairing and building violins and Edison phonographs. Cellotti has been fascinated with antiques since his boyhood; he speaks of accompanying his father when they would visit different businesses that collected and sold antiques. One of their most frequent places was the Salvation Army.

Cellotti started with coin shows and learned the art of identifying and appraising in the 1950s. He later did research on all and any antiques and became an appraiser doing about 40 years of shows in the St. Paul and Minneapolis area. He enjoys the stoneware and speaks highly of the Red Wing Pottery. One of the remarks that Cellotti made was that antiques are in jeopardy of duplication and even the professional people really need to be careful in purchasing and appraising. Please no more than two items per person to appraise. - from Polk County Historical Society

Scouting for Food FREDERIC – Frederic area Girl, Cub and Boy Scouts will be placing door hangers out between Monday and Wednesday, April 26-28. They will be picking up your donated food items for the food shelf May 1, starting at 10 a.m. - submitted

www.the-leader.net Where is this?

by Adrian Newton, 10th-grader from Amery Nothingness, no space, no time, not even light or darkness.

A perfect void, beyond what many can believe, yet within an instant a universe appears. Earth, water, wind, fire, flesh, mind, and soul; advanced civilizations, cities, and technology; a mixture of things real and things supposedly not. A place of power and weakness, a place of peace and war, a place of life and death, a universe much like ours, yet not. A world of passionate fascination, and awe. One might wish to travel to such a place, but only One truly can.

This One could speak to you, could try and make

create the illusion that the action of the play I started writing letters home when I was is unaffected by the presence of an audience. traveling alone.

It is nonsense of course. We do change For two months I lived out of a backpack when we are observed and, speaking for in Tanzania and Kenya. I had never travmyself, I think for the better. eled alone before and, while there were a Knowing that I have the opportunity to lot of challenges in solo travel, the hardest share the mundane events in my life has thing by far was not being able to turn to made my understanding and appreciation the person beside me and say, “Wow, of those events—and the fabric of my daily would you look at that!” life—richer and more poignant.

After my camera was lost, I couldn’t even Some of my friends have questioned the take photos. The only way I had to share wisdom of broadcasting to everyone who the things I found interesting, funny, movreads the Inter-County Leader the current ing, or sad was to write letters home. And status of my romantic and financial life so I wrote. That is when I discovered that along with the insecurities that come with the experience of writing – telling people being a divorced, middle-aged woman, livwho knew me what I learned or felt or Letters from ing alone with her cat (and dog) in Wisconthought – gave the trip meaning. I decided sin. I will concede that there have been times that, given the opportunity, I would conwhen I thought it might be a little crazy. tinue to write letters in the form of a colBut I have come to think of you – the peoumn when I returned to the United States.

When I first told my mother of my idea to write a ple who take the time to read my 600 words each column from Wisconsin, she asked what I would week – as travel companions. Each week I ask “Did write about. I told her I planned to write about, you see that?” or “Guess what I learned today?”

And so I want to thank you. “being a divorced, middle-aged woman, living alone Thank you for coming along for the ride. I hope to with her cat in a farmhouse in Wisconsin.” continue to do this for a while longer, and perhaps My mother considered this for a moment. more of my letters will be sent from places further “You’ll have to do better than that,” she said.

But a funny thing happened. I found that the ex- afield than my farmhouse at the top of the hill. But perience wasn’t so different from traveling in a for- wherever I am writing from, the reason I write will eign country. I moved back to a small town in be the same. Having a chance to reflect on my week Wisconsin after living for nearly four years in a city and share it with you is, for me, what makes the exof 17 million. I was single and dating for the first time perience an adventure.

It has been my privilege to turn to you each week in more than two decades. Just locating my kitchen and say, “Wow, would you look at that.” knives was an adventure. I even got a dog.

I used to perform in a lot of plays and in theater Till next time, we talk about the “fourth wall.” It is the imaginary —Carrie wall at the front of the stage through which the audience can see, and the actors supposedly cannot. We

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Arts Wisconsin holds Northwest Wisconsin town hall meeting April 27 LADYSMITH – Artists, artisans, crafters, curators, arts businesspeople, arts educators municipal officials, and local legislators from 13 Northwest Wisconsin counties have an opportunity to showcase and discuss programs and issues related to the arts, arts education and the creative economy in their Northwest Wisconsin communities on Tuesday, April 27, when Arts WisconAnne Katz sin holds a regional meeting in Ladysmith.

The town-hall-style meeting, hosted by Wisconsin’s Northwest Heritage Passage, will be held at the Mount Senario Fine Arts Center, 4-7 p.m. It is one of 10 meetings planned for this spring around the state, according to Arts Wisconsin Executive Director Anne Katz.

“For over 15 years, Arts Wisconsin has toured the state bringing together people who care about the arts and about their communities to learn, network and take action,” she said. Based in Madison, Arts Wisconsin is the state’s premiere arts service advocacy and development organization.

There is more to the event than just the meeting, accord-

Writers Corner

Northwest Regional Writers The Northwest Regional Writers meet at 1 p.m. the second Friday of the month either in Frederic or Grantsburg. Call Mary Jacobson at 715-3492761 for more information about the organization.

Adrian Newton

you understand, but even their description could not compare to what really goes on in there. This universe flourishes, then as quickly as it appeared; it hides itself, not by will, but by an outside force from here. And at the will it appears again, without harm, into sight. This One is the same as the One who travels there, able to transverse to both here and there. The One controls everything, every action, every word, every

ing to WNHP board member Ori-Anne Pagel, director of the MSFAC and the local meeting coordinator. “Members of the Rusk Area Arts Alliance and the Flambeau Valley Arts Association are cohosting and have arranged tours of local galleries, studios and exhibits,” said Pagel.

The tours of local artist studios and galleries start at noon at Anderson’s Sacks Wood ‘n’ Craft and conclude at the MSFAC gallery, followed by refreshments and the town hall meeting at 4 p.m.

“At this meeting, you’ll learn about local, statewide, national and global trends and issues in cultural development,” said Katz. “If you are interested in the future, education in the 21st century and how you can play a part in and benefit from a strong community-based creative sector, you’ll want to be sure and attend,” Katz added she’s looking forward to spending time with and listening to participants from all 13 Northwest Wisconsin counties.

For directions, call 715-943-2983 or 715-403-1634 or visit www.flambeauvalley.com. Information about Arts Wisconsin is at www.artswisconsin.org. - with submitted information

thought, without rebel. For in the end, this universe really doesn’t exist as we like to think of it. The creatures of this world do not have true mind and reason, for they are controlled by the One. Can you guess where this is? Or is it beyond your comprehension?

If it is, I will tell you now, that the One is me and this world is my Imagination. A world all my own, never to be changed by another; my place of comfort, my place of relaxation, my place of happiness, my place of deep ponder. When I ponder I go to uncharted territory, and this is just a piece of what I’ve found: Have you ever wondered, even for a moment, if the world as we know it; if we, are nothing more than another’s world of imagination?

PoCo Penners The PoCo Penners meet the second Friday of the month at 2 p.m. in the Conference room, next to the restroom, in the Justice Center in Balsam Lake. Contact Brenda Mayer at 715-485-3571 or Iris Holm 715-294-3174 for more information.

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The Wasa – 1628

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by Stanley Selin The Swedish navy was manned by conscription. One man in 10, between the ages of 15 and 60, was taken for active service. Many of them never returned home. The crew ate and slept between the cannons on the gun decks.

They slept in their clothes directly on the deck planks. There were no blankets or mattresses. On the Wasa, seven men had to share the living quarters between each pair of cannons, which took away any comfort and privacy. The sailors sewed their own clothing. The food was often stale and spoiled, and was usually a menu of beans, peas, bread, grain, dried salted meat and salted fish. Fresh food was rare. If someone complained about the food, they would be forced to live on bread and water for 10 days. Because of the cold and lack of hygiene, scurvy and other diseases were common on board ships. More people (sailors, and also, soldiers being transported) died of sickness than died in battle.

The year 1628 had been an especially bad year for the men in the Swedish navy. The squadron fighting off the Polish coast was a good example. Twothirds of these men were sick, dying or dead. On one ship, there were only 19 men fit for work out of a crew of 115.

Another problem was boredom. For long periods of time, nothing happened.

Many times, the ships were anchored or were on blockade duty. The crew spent their time performing drills and doing various maintenance tasks.

The exterior of the Wasa had been decorated extensively with carved wooden sculptures. Why did the king have his shipbuilders decorate this ship with so many large ornaments? Many man-hours and materials went into this work, considering that a warship really had a very limited life span, which was an average of about 20 years. One answer is that people lived in a time when magic and superstition were of much greater importance than is true today.

The rulers exploited people’s fears for political advantage. Decorating ships

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Ramblings A golden sheaf of wheat is placed below a royal crown. There are two angelic cherubs on either side of it. With the sculpture, the king is saying that the old Vasa family brought Sweden peace and prosperity. was commonplace during the Viking Age and the Middle ages. Ships were adorned with magical symbols and images of spirits and gods. Some of the reasons were to appease the weather gods, boost the crew’s morale and instill fear in the opponent. During the 16th and 17th centuries, at the height of the Renaissance movement in Europe, organized religion lost some of its influence and power.

Nationalism was beginning to emerge as an important force. This was reflected in the heavy ornamentation on the warships. Gustavus Adolphus came to the throne at a time when kings in Europe were gradually gaining more power and authority, and a new found freedom from the influence of the Roman Catholic Church. With the extensive decorations adorning the Wasa, he was trying to tell the world that he indeed was a mighty king, and to establish himself as the strong ruler that Sweden needed to make his country a major international power. To a large extent, the Wasa decorations were the king’s propaganda. The carving methods and what some of the sculptures represent are described below.

The woodcarvers who made all of the sculptures on the ship followed a precise plan designed by the king and a few of his educated advisors. The woodcarvers were skilled artisans, but lacked sufficient knowledge in history and mythology to design an ornamentation

program by themselves. When performing their work, woodcarvers used manuals on iconology written by art theorists. For example, when an antique mythological motive was needed, the carver used an illustrated edition of the poem “Metamorphoses” written by the Roman poet Ovidius. Most of the abstract figures and arrangements glorify the king and Sweden. A few sculptures had a political theme, such as ridiculing the Polish enemy.

An interesting carving was six lifesized cherubs each playing an instrument, together with a seventh figure who was the devil, covering his ears.

The largest concentration of figures was on the aftercastle located on the stern (rear of ship). The stern is crowned by an arched sculpture, or tafferel. It is a figure of young Gustav Adolf flanked by two griffins holding a royal crown over his head. The griffins here represent the former Swedish King Karl IX. Gustav II Adolf’s (Gustavus Adolphus) cousin, Sigismund, king of Poland, claimed he was the legitimate king of

This Polish man has been carved into the Wasa decorations. It is intended to show a Polish punishment for some wrongdoing, which was for the man to crawl under a bench and bark like a dog. The location of this carving on the ship suggested that the Swedish king is prepared to spare the unworthy life of the Pole in order to humiliate his enemy.

Sweden, and that Gustav II Adolf was a usurper. This sculpture says that Gustav Adolf is the rightful heir to the Swedish throne. Below the arched crown appears the Swedish national coat of arms, which was covered by heavy gold leaf.

There are wood carvings of soldiers carrying swords, trumpets, horns and torches. They represent the Old Testament tale of Gideon, who routed the Midianites with God’s help. This theme had special significance for the Swedish king, as he was about to enter the Thirty Years’ War. He wanted to be the “Gideon of his time” and vanquish a superior enemy who outnumbered him.

There also was a hundred-year-old prophecy being circulated in Germany by the Protestants. The prophecy spoke of a “Lion of the North” who would come to their aid from northern Europe and save them from the Catholics in southern Europe. Before the building of the Wasa, Denmark’s king was the hoped-for “Lion.” When the Danes lost the war, Gustavus Adophus “took over” the prophecy. No wonder that this theme is represented on the Wasa.

In 1987, the Wasa was moved from the temporary museum, Vasavarvet, to the permanent Vasa Museum (Vasamuseet) located on the island of Djurgården in Stockholm. Here, the restored ship is kept under climate-controlled conditions. It is one of Sweden’s most popular tourist attractions. In 2007, it attracted more than 25 million visitors.

The museum is open year-round, except for some holidays. Note: Portions of this text and some illustrations are courtesy of the Wikipedia Encyclopedia and The Swedish Vasa Museum.

Photo of the face of a mermaid, which has been painted with the original colors, as determined by extensive research. The colors combine naturalism and symbolism.

The face has natural skin color with red lips and rouge. The hair and eyebrows are painted yellow to symbolize a divine or mythical creature.

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What is God like?

God is like the U.S. Postal Service, Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet nor ice will keep him from his appointed destination.

God is like the Chevrolet … the heartbeat of America.

God is like Maxwell House … good to the very last drop.

God is like Coke …

He’s the real thing. (This is great!)

Bernice

Abrahamzon

Behind the Signpost

God is like Bounty … He’s the quicker picker upper, can handle the tough jobs … and he won’t fall apart on you.

God is like Dial soap … Aren’t you glad you have him? Don’t you wish everybody did? (This one is my favorite).

God is like Delta … He’s ready when you are.

God is like Allstate … You’re in good hands with him.

God is like VO-5 hair spray … He holds through all kinds of weather.

God is like Hallmark cards … He cares enough to send his very best.

God is like Tide … He gets the stains out that others leave behind.

God is like General Electric … He brings good things in life.

God is like Bayer aspirin … He works miracles.

God is like a Ford … He’s got a better idea.

God is like Sears … He has everything.

God is like Alka-Seltzer – Try him, you’ll like him.

God is like Scotch Tape … you can’t see him but you know he’s there.

(Note: A fifth-grade teacher in a Christian school asked her class to look at TV commercials and use them in some way to communicate ideas about God. Didn’t they do a good job of it? Perhaps you can think of some, too).

3. Stuff a miniature marshmallow in the bottom of a sugar cone to prevent ice-cream drips.

4. To keep potatoes from budding place an apple in the bag with the potatoes.

5. The freshness of eggs can be tested by placing them in a large bowl of cold water. If they float, do not use them.

6. For a clogged shower head, try boiling it in ? cup vinegar and 1 quart water for 15 minutes.

7. Don’t throw away leftover wine. Freeze it into ice cubes for future use in casseroles or sauces.

8. If you have a problem opening jars, try using latex dish gloves. The nonslip grip makes opening jars easy.

9. Use egg whites to remove gum from clothing.

Brush egg whites onto gum with a toothbrush. Let sit for 15 minutes, and then launder as usual.

10. Baby wipes are miracle workers on stains from motor oil to blood. They remove almost anything.

A word to husbands To keep your marriage brimming With love in the loving cup, Whenever you’re wrong, admit it; Whenevery you’re right, shut up.

I Didn’t Go To Church Today I didn’t go to church today, I trust the Lord to understand.

The surf was swirling blue and white, The children swirling on the sand.

He knows, he knows how brief my stay, How brief this spell of summer weather, He knows when I am said and done We’ll have plenty of time together.

(From the April issue of Senior Voices) Two Wolves An old Cherokee was teaching his grandson about life.

“A fight is going on inside me,” he said to the boy.

“It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves.

One is evil – he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority and ego.

The other wolf is good – he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith. The same fight is going on inside you – and inside every other person, too.”

The grandson thought about it for a minute, and then asked his grandfather, “Which wolf will win?”

The old Cherokee replied simply, “The one you feed.”

– Anonymous Until next week, Bernice

Household tips (Copied off a cereal box) 1. Fresh lemon will remove onion smell from your hands 2. To keep ants out of your home, find where the ants are entering and sprinkle a barrier of cinnamon or ground pepper to block their way. The spices are too hot for the ants to cross.

Compiled by Bernice Abrahamzon

50 Years Ago Easter Sunday was April 17.-Frederic Forensic winners were Diane Wikstrom, Rosella Aubert, Donald Moses and Janet Clausen.-Specials at Route’s Super Market, Frederic, included steaketts at 59¢/lb., cauliflower at 33¢ each and chicken noodle soup at 6 for 95¢.-A dance was held April 2 at the Danbury Town Hall.-A dance was held April 2 at the Indian Creek Hall.-The film “The Wreck of the Mary Deare,” with Gary Cooper and Charlton Heston, was playing at the Frederic theater.-“Tarzan the Ape Man,” was playing at the Grand Theatre, Grantsburg.-Advertising well drilling were the Poplar Well Drilling Co. and Fisk Agency.-Many auction ads in the newspaper, for Kenneth Sontag, Adolph Schinkel, Ted Allen, William Haug, Paulson Bros.

(Harry and Dewey), G. Gonske & Sons, Orville Postrud Estate, Elwyn Nelson, John Graves Jr., Gene Benson, Harold Bjurstrom, John Williger and Sig Petersen.-Frank Mackie Outfitters, Milltown, had some great buys on boys, men’s and ladies shoes.-A fiveschool choir clinic was held at Grantsburg.-Sunday tavern opening at Frederic was defeated 3–1.-Trade Lake Township was dry with 30 voters.-Ground was broken for a new Frederic School.-Clam Falls voted to change election hall site.

40 Years Ago A Phillips 66 Pitch-Hit-Throw contest was set for May 16 with competition open for boys ages 9 through 12 with registration at Early’s Service Station, Frederic, Nordquist 66 Station, Siren and Connor’s 66 Station, Webster.-Burnett Senior Citizens were going to hold an open house at the Siren Center on May 16.-Specials at Route’s Super Market, Frederic, included bacon at 12 oz. for 59¢, canned ham at 3-lb. tin for $2.98, wieners at 49¢ for 12-oz. pkg. and Miracle Whip at 49¢/qt.-Specials at the Frederic Co-op Store included coffee at 2 lbs. for $1.38, ham slices at 79¢/lb., Aldon’s white bread dough at 5 for 58¢, Florida sweet corn at 7 ears for 58¢.-Applications were still available for couples in low-rent housing in Frederic.-A name was selected for Luck apartments. Chosen was Maple View Apts.Social services employees joined the union.-Mr. John Love, English teacher at Webster, was selected as speaker for Webster High School graduation.-The employment program would provide a new office in Webster.-In area rock hound planned to explore an abondaned mine shaft. Thornton McCune and Leland Whitney had already done a preliminary trip to the site.-Jack pine stumpage in Sterling forest was for sale.-Donald Dean would address graduates at Luck ceremony.-Annual poppy days were May 22 23.

20 Years Ago

Why support the Frederic Area 2010 ACS Walk/Run? FREDERIC – This year, more than 1.4 million people will hear the words “You have cancer” – and their lives will change forever. There are many reasons to take up the fight against cancer. Cancer strikes one out of two men and one out of three women. You or someone you know or love will fight cancer in their lifetime.

The American Cancer Society Run/Walk provides funds for research, education, advocacy and services in the fight against cancer. The walk is being held in Frederic on Saturday, May 8. There is still time to register as an individual, form a team, make a contribution to a walker, or purchase a tribute flag in honor or memory of someone who has had cancer.

Money raised by the walk is carefully spent. Funds raised are used for cancer research, education, advocacy and services. Since 1946 the ACS has invested $3.4 billion in cancer research. The research has improved treatment and survival rates. Sixty-five percent of cancer patients survive this disease as opposed to one in five in 1939 and one in four in 1949. An estimated 11 million plus Americans alive today have a history of cancer. This is encouraging news.

ACS funded researchers have developed many methods of detecting cancer such as Pap and PSA tests, and mammography to screen for breast cancer. Numerous techniques for treating cancer were discovered by ACS researchers. “The society is justly proud of the 44 investigators we supported before they went on to win the Nobel Prize, considered the highest accolade any scientist can receive. This is a tribute to the American Cancer Society’s research program and the strength of its peer-review process.”

Do you remember ?

An important new cancer drug called Gleevec has been a tremendous breakthrough treatment for people with chronic myloid leukemia. Gleevec was developed through ACS cancer research grants.

The Hope Lodge in Marshfield has been open for seven years and is available to cancer treatment patients who must travel for treatment in Marshfield. The Hope Lodge is a short-term residential facility designed to offer no-cost housing, emotional and practical support and referral services free to any cancer patient receiving outpatient oncology treatment. There is also a Hope Lodge near the University of Minnesota hospitals that may be used by cancer patient families from the northwestern Wisconsin area.

The ACS is working to educate Americans about the importance of living healthy lifestyles in order to lower the risk of certain cancers. Proper diet, maintaining a normal weight, exercising on a regular basis, not using tobacco products, staying out of the sun, using sunscreens, not using tanning beds, having regular checkups and screening tests are some of the ways we can reduce our risk for cancer.

The ACS is dedicated to continuing the fight until cancer is no longer a health problem. Join in this fight by participating in the Frederic Run/Walk Finish Line on Saturday, May 8. Registration can be made online at http://community.acsevents.org/fredericwalkrun.

Paper registration forms are available at U.S. and Bremer banks, the Medicine Shoppe, Curves and Larsen Auto Center. For more information on how to form a team, be an individual walker, or make a contribution, call Elvira Schmidt at Frederic, 715-653-2684. - submitted

Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative advertised rate stability, safety, convenience and cleanliness.-News came from Golden Oaks, written for a time by Ruth Bunker Christiansen.-Azaleas were $12.95 - $16.95, mums were $12.95, cyclamen were $6.95 - $12.95, gloxinia were $12.95 and hibiscus were $19.95 at Frederic Floral and Gifts on Hwy. 35, Frederic.-The motto of the 1990 census was “Wisconsin’s counting on you.”-More utility extensions were possible at Webster.-Ashley Rossow received a new liver. She was an 8-month-old little girl.-Peggy’s Fashion Rack had a 25-percent off sale.-Jim Johnson resigned as basketball coach at Unity.-Crime Stoppers began in Polk County.-The Luck board discussed spearfishing with tribe.-Selections would be made for scholarship fund at Frederic.-Pay raises were proposed for Polk County Board.-The Frederic Library would house Native American literature.-Under 80 percent year-round residents in Polk and Burnett counties.Shopko agreed to correct pricing errors.-Replacing lift stations was OK’d at Siren.-Theft detector was catching shoplifters at Yourchuck’s, Siren.-The wildlife damage program was low on funds.-Jazz bands and show choirs were in concert at Grantsburg.-Bob Becker’s column was about planting trees.

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653-4281 A few members of the Northwest Regional Writers gathered Saturday at Hog Wild in Luck to hear several Amery students read their winning poems in a contest in local schools. It was a pizza party and time of sharing. See more detailed information in this newspaper this week or next.

Allen McKinley spoke on behalf of the Gideons on Sunday at the Lewis church. He shared several true stories to show how people’s lives were changed for the better

through the American Gideon Society. A special collection was accepted to further the cause of distribution of Bibles.

A noon luncheon was shared Monday at the Frederic Scrabble Club to celebrate the birthdays of Minnie Grimh and Marlene Dahlberg. Congratulations to them. Lunch was followed by three highly competitive Scrabble games.

Carol and Dennis Bohn served fruit and cookies after Sunday’s church service at

Bernice Abrahamzon

Lewis. Very nice!

If you think lightning struck close to home last Tuesday, you’re right. It struck at our farm, popping a lot of light bulbs, electric fences, TV, electric outlets in the big shed.

The house clock stopped at 9:10 a.m. Is that what happens when you live on a hill?

Sending get-well wishes to Carl Warndahl, who has been undergoing numerous hospital tests the last few days. Wishing him well.

The book “The Shack” was discussed last

Thursday morning at the Frederic Library.

Sorry to have missed it. The book is making the rounds at the Lewis church, courtesy of Sylvia Schaetzel.

The Lewis church choir sang a beautiful number, “Jesu, Jesu,” Sunday morning during the service.

A pancake breakfast was served Saturday morning at Clam Falls Lutheran Church.

Lots of yard sales coming.

Siren Senior Center May is creeping up on us and you all know what that means. Yep! Our big 500-card party is going to be held on May 1, at 2 p.m., which is a Saturday by the way. We know it is the fishing opener, but we have informed all of the fish not to bite between 1 and 6 p.m. that day so all of you fisher gals and guys can join us. We have great money prizes for card winners and lots of door prizes for those who aren’t so lucky. We also have the silent auction displayed with some really nice items, everyone is invited to bid on and you do not have to be present to win. Lunch will be served following cards and door prizes.

Before I forget it again, I have a request

from Don Oltman for cribbage players on Wednesday morning. He and Fran are good enough to hold the fort down on that morning and he needs something to keep his mind occupied, so come and help him out please.

The card recyclers have also asked me to please remind everyone if you have any large greeting card envelopes they would appreciate them as they are running out, and if they purchase them each envelope costs 15 cents, which doesn’t give the center a very large profit for all of the work and other items that it needs to make them.

Also I haven’t reminded everyone lately of the need for supplies for the Burnett County

Dewey - LaFollette Sympathy is extended to Mark and Joey Pettis and other family members due to the death of Mark’s mother, Mayme Pettis. She was 93.

Mary Dunn, Karen Mangelsen, Nina and Donna Hines, Marlene Swearingen, Lorri McQuade and Ruth Rydberg were guests of Lida Nordquist Tuesday afternoon. They enjoyed a time of visiting and playing cards.

Lawrence and Nina Hines went to the Twin Cities Thursday. They visited Steve and Nancy Hagen and Lawrence went to the

Twins baseball game with Steven.

Hank and Karen Manglesen went to Luck Saturday afternoon and attended the dance recital of their granddaughters, Hannah and Grace Mangelsen.

Visitors of Donna and Gerry Hines Saturday were Brian and Justin Hines, Brenda and Kristie Sweet and Rod and Ann Moser.

Sunday visitors of Karen and Hank Mangelsen were April Close and Jake, Hannah, Grace, Larry, Celie and Baxter Mangelsen.

Births Vernon and Myrna Bistram announce the birth of their grandson, Derek James, born April 9, to Sara and Brentt Michalek of Petoskey, Mich. He weighed 9 lbs., 2 oz.

••• A boy, Jaxson Lee Schramel, born March 12, 2010, to Christi Jensen and Brad Schramel, Frederic. Jaxson weighed 8 lbs., 13.3 oz. and was 19.5 inches long.

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Born at Burnett Medical Center:

A girl, Jozey Lynn Collins, born April 12, 2010, to Joseph Collins and Elizabeth Edaburn, Grantsburg. Jozey weighed 8 lbs., 7 oz. and was 20 inches long. Siblings include brother, Kayson and sister, Lilianna Collins.

Grandparents are Sherry EdaburnMescher of Grantsburg and the late David Edaburn. Great-grandparents are Harold and Gloria Edaburn of Grantsburg and William C. Richison and Donna L. Richison.

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Born at Osceola Medical Center:

A boy, Brett Michael Hermanson/Weeks, was born April 9, 2010, to Brenda Hermanson and Todd Weeks, Osceola. Brett weighed 9 lbs., 12 oz.

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Born at SCRMC:

A boy, Bernett Earl McIlquham, born March 31, 2010, to Mary and Russel McIlquham, Turtle Lake. Bennett weighed 6 lbs., 8 oz.

••• A boy, Spencer Wayne Jensen, born April 3, 2010, to Kevin and Christina Jensen, Luck.

Spencer weighed 7 lbs., 11 oz.

••• A girl, Laila Rose Marie Sandmann, born March 25, 2010, to Timothy Sandmann and Autumn Nelson, St. Croix Falls. Laila weighed 7 lbs., 1 oz.

••• A boy, Berkley William Tourville, born March 25, 2010, to Gina and Aric Tourville, Milltown. Berkley weighed 7 lbs.

••• A girl, Chloe Jo Brunclik, born April 6, 2010, to Corey and Jeanine Brunclik, Osceola.

Chloe weighed 6 lbs., 5 oz.

••• A boy, Evan Ray Norlander, born March 26, 2010, to Emily Wallin and Jared Norlander, St. Croix Falls. Evan weighed 6 lbs., 1 oz.

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Academic news MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Ashley D. Chapman of St. Croix Falls, was named to the Dunwoody College of Technology, winter quarter 2009 dean’s list. Students named to the dean’s list are recognized for outstanding academic achievement by earning a 3.5 grade-point average or higher in 12 or more credits for the quarter.

Chapman is enrolled in the electrical construction program at Dunwoody and will graduate in June 2011. She is the daughter of Dianne Chapman and Jim Chapman, of St.

Croix Falls. - submitted ••• MADISON – William “Korky” Morrin of Grantsburg has been named to the dean’s list at Edgewood College for the fall 2009 semester. Morrin is a senior at the college, studying nursing.

Full-time students who maintain a 3.75 grade-point average at the college are eligible for this honor. Morrin is the son of Bill and Dana Morrin, also of Grantsburg. - submitted

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Barb Munger

Humane Society. We have been lax lately on collecting items for them, so if you think of it, why not drop off a treat or anything that you think a furry friend would like. They really appreciate all of the kindness that you have shown in the past.

Gratitude to the Holiday Station in Siren for the treats that they donated to the center this week. We’re also grateful to Mickey Schauer for the greeting cards to be recycled and videotapes that she brought in.

Winners at 500 this week were Darlene Groves, Don Antiel, Sue Newberger, Dwaine Bentley and Millie Hartshorn. Friday Spade winners were Dale Secord, Marge Nyberg,

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Dwaine Bentley, Marie Bentley and Darlene Groves. Marie Van Guilder, Nona Severson, Marge Nyberg and Barb Munger provided treats for the players.

The center is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, the nutrition dinner is served at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Dime Bingo is played on Tuesday afternoon, 500 on Wednesday and Spades on Friday, all of the activities begin at 1 p.m. and everyone is welcome to come out and join.

Have a great week.

Siren

Things are picking up in bear country and, as I told you before, we have been visited by those pesky black buggers but haven’t seen them as they have been coming under the cover of darkness so far. Things changed last Thursday night as I sat watching TV while the better half was off to the town hall for the annual town board meeting. About 8:30 p.m. there was some noise coming from the garage area so I figured the better half was home. Not so, I hollered out, “You’re back early.” No answer so up I got to take a look in our garage; there was no truck. I heard the noise again so I opened up the utility window, which is up kind of high so I wasn’t too worried about it getting in and there he was, all about 400 pounds of him, checking out my bags of mulch in my wheelbarrow. I yelled at him and he just ambled through the bird yard then turned around and glared at me. I yelled again and he stood up and let out a huff, got back down on all fours. It took several times of yelling at him before I convinced him to leave. It’s not Pee Wee, as this bear has no white on his chest.

There was a good steady crowd out at the Burnett County Moose Lodge Saturday evening for the annual humane society spaghetti dinner. I’m glad, as that is a great bunch working out there. They do a great job for the county. I didn’t see Blacky there though; I know he likes people food. Maybe he was busy cleaning the dishes in the kitchen like he says he likes to do in the hu-

Seizing up

A couple of years ago I experienced loss of grip in my right hand.

This was followed by loss of dexterity and tremors in my hand. Luckily I was somewhat ambidextrous and I compensated by using my left hand.

I had gone for my infrequent annual physical and related these symptoms to the doctor. He rather summarily dismissed my physical symptoms and noted that my cholesterol was 240 and put me on Lipitor. Some time later I was experiencing general aches and pains that I attributed to getting old. After several months of creaking around I remembered that this could be a symptom of taking statins (Lipitor, etc.) so I stopped taking them. I no longer felt like I had been pulled through a knothole backwards but the hand thing persisted.

Eventually I did regain my grip but I still had tremors in my right hand and persistent, annoying pain in my neck and right shoulder. I’m not inclined to run to the doctor because I figure you eventually have to

Brooke Biedinger

Irregular

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Bev Beckmark

mane society column.

This month’s Food and Friends dinner is coming up on Tuesday, April 27, at the Webster Grace United Methodist Church from 5 to 6 p.m. Come early as the food goes fast.

This is a free dinner to all but donations are always accepted.

Congratulations to elementary student Mary Bentley, middle schooler Emily Howe and high schooler Cassandra Mercer for being chosen Siren Schools students of the week.

Congratulations to this year’s Siren Schools valedictorian, Sarah Howe, and salutatorian, Mackenzie Swenson. What a great accomplishment.

Those of you who are anxious to start your outside plantings, the Wood River Garden Store opens on Wednesday, April 21, and their open house is on Saturday and Sunday, May 1 and 2, so make a note and stop in, plus they have great door prizes. You never know, you just might be a winner.

Stopped in at the home show Sunday just to get an autographed picture of Lynn Dickey for my nephew’s son, Derek Anderson, who has been a Packer fan even before he left Minnesota some 20 years ago. When I told Mr. Dickey of Derek’s problems, he signed one of the nicest pictures of a Packer great I have ever gotten for Derek. God bless Lynn Dickey and people like him who make the handicapped feel special.

wear out.

My wife suggested (several times) I go to a chiropractic doctor, so after a couple of years of not getting better, I relented.

On the first visit, the doctor took a couple of X-rays. He said “Don’t move” as he took the picture. I said “Don’t worry, I can’t, that’s why I’m here.” After the X-rays were developed he held them up to the viewing box and proclaimed “Oh oh.” I really hate it when a doctor says that. I said “What’s wrong?” and he said “You moved.” I said “That’s a relief.”

After the X-rays he adjusted my neck. I’ve seen this on “24” and the guy being adjusted usually falls to the floor doing the crappie flop. There was a lot of crunching and cracking but when he finished I could actually turn my head. Following the adjustment his assistant put a TENS, or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator, and hot packs on my neck; that felt good too.

The chiropractor proceeded to explain all the muscles and joints involved and prescribed some exercises to do before my next appointment. I explained to him that when I get the urge to exercise, I usually lie down until it goes away.

My hearing isn’t too good either. He mentioned I may have something ending in “tis”; I just hope it wasn’t rigor mortis.

I feel so much better I’ve scheduled several more appointments.

My e-mail address is

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Jinx is a shorthaired calico with classic markings, orange and black over her back and head.

She also has the classic cCalico personality, quirky, active, individual and playful.

If you are looking for a cat that chases paper balls and milk caps, dances with her shadow and sleeps with one eye open, Jinx is the cat for you.

Isn’t spring wonderful? It is here in a big way and we couldn’t be happier. It’s time to go outdoors and enjoy the sunshine on your face. Springtime brings with it a host of risks to dogs and cats that pet parents should be aware of.

It starts with shamrocks on St. Paddy’s

weed whip went to Faith Billings of Minneapolis. Congratulations to the winners!

My shelter pals would also like to express their gratitude to everyone who helped make the afternoon a success; folks that donated food, auction items, their time and effort, the Moose members who did the cooking, and also the who showed up YAPpenings folks for dinner! It was a busy place at the Moose Lodge, and my shelter raised some much-needed cash. There’s only one thing I cannot understand. How come they won’t

let a dog in the place (me!) but mooses can be making spaghetti in the kitchen? I ask that each year, and Mom says they’re a different kind of moose, but I still don’t get it.

How can a moose hold a spatula? Lucky moose.

I’ve got only one new arrival at the shelter to tell you about this week. Hayden is a Lab/husky mix. She’s a girl. She is tan with a white face, and she has two-different-colored eyes. Cool! My friend Digger is having a difficult time getting adopted since people assume he’s a hole-diggin’ dog like my brother. He’s not. So, Digger said he’s changing his name to Tigger in hopes that folks won’t think he’s an excavator. I was thrilled to hear that Paws finally found himself a new home. He went to live at a hobby farm with peacocks and cats! I don’t think he’ll get bored.

I have some sorry news to report, as well,

that I just now found out about. My ex-shelter buddy, Dexter, was killed by a bear late last week. Dexter was the shelter’s spokesdog in this column for a while before he got adopted and I came along. He was a big yellow Lab who was bursting with energy and had a great love of tennis balls and people. My heart goes out to Dexter’s family.

Dexter will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him.

Sad news makes me feel hollow inside, so I will bring my column to a close this week by just asking for a few items that we need at the shelter. We still could use some dry and canned dog food and copy paper.

I’m going to go and fling my tennis ball around the yard for a while in honor of my friend.

And then I’m destined for a bath.

Hug your puppies, everyone, and I’ll see you here next week.

Day. Shamrocks contain soluble oxalates that are very poisonous to animals. Easter lilies are toxic to pets. Just one bite of a lily can cause kidney failure for your cat. Easter chocolate and Easter-basket grass are particularly harmful to your pet if consumed.

Keeping indoor plants and flowers in hardto-reach places will help, but just to be safe,

owners may wish to abstain from planting lilies, sago palm, azalea, rhododendron, tulips, daffodils and chrysanthemums. All are toxic for pets.

Exposure and consumption of certain types of fertilizer and garden products can cause gastrointestinal obstruction and severe gastric upset. Consuming flower bulbs can be a painful and unpleasant experience for pets and their owners.

Another symptom of spring is allergies.

Pets feel the effects of allergies but exhibit symptoms slightly differently from humans.

When animals inhale pollen they tend to get itchy skin, lick at their feet, chew at the base of their tail and get a rash. Allergy testing is available for pets.

Preventative flea and tick treatments are a must to protect pets from unwanted bites and disease. Lyme disease is at an all-time high for pets. Frontline and Revolution tick treatments help our pets stay free of these pests.

It is important to only treat dogs with dog products and cats with cat products.

Treatment intended for a dog may be harmful to your cat. Enjoy the warm temperatures with your pet by keeping them safe.

Spring is also the season of the Arnell Humane Society Garage Sale. Donations are being accepted at the shelter for this upcoming event. The Arnell Garage Sale is a major fundraiser for our animal shelter. Lightly used desirable items will make it a huge success. Due to space limitations, clothing, televisions and refrigerators are not accepted.

Use your no-longer-needed, too-good-tothrow-away treasures to help the animals.

Donations accepted during business hours, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday or by appointment. Please call for more information, 175 268-7387 (PETS) Arnell Memorial Humane Society, Amery, 715-268-7387 or online at arnellhumane.org.

Blacky Shelter

Arnell Humane Society Happy Tails

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St. Croix Valley Senior Center

by Marian Edler Tuesday is always a busy day with exercise at 10 a.m., Skip-Bo at 11 a.m. and 500 cards and Dominos at 12:30 p.m.

500 card winners were Roger Greenly, Phil Mevissen, Shirley Sims, Bren Nel Ward and Vern Lundstrom.

Domino winners were Ione Meixner, Donna Schlosser and Jean McIntyre.

Wednesday was the flea market. Our next flea market will be Wednesday, May 12, with a change in hours to 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thursday was exercise and Skip-Bo in the a.m. We had a potluck lunch with our monthly meeting following. We had two guest speakers – Julie Fox, from the Interstate Park, explained their fees and the volunteer program.

Sally Miller, from Uptown Floral & Gifts,

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demonstrated herb gardening in pots. She then held a question-and-answer session explaining how to solve problems with indoor plants and gardens.

500 cards were played on Thursday evening with Roger Greenly, Darold Lundberg and Sue Lundberg the winners. Grace Howitz was the nine-bid winner.

Stop at our center and enjoy a cup of coffee. We are open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Diane Nelson put out the spring decorations last week. She does a beautiful job changing the decorations with the seasons.

The center is available for rent for your parties. Call Joyce at 715-483-3466 for more information.

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Tuesday Whist was enjoyed by the player group.

Wednesday and Friday Pokeno is played.

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Saturday was a mini buffet with cards to follow and afternoon refreshments.

Enjoy the spring weather.

Thanks to the Moose Lodge in Siren, for providing their cooks and accommodations for the dinner.

Thanks to Cozy Corner Bar and Restaurant, Wayne’s Foods in Webster, Fourwinds in Siren, and Adventures Restaurant in Siren for donating food. Thanks to all the volunteers who provided the desserts and donated their time and help at the dinner.

Thank you to the raffle donors: The Inn on Lake Superior for donating the grand prize, Bev Hayes for donating her 2nd-prize quilt and Ace Hardware of Webster, for donating the 3rd prize.

Thank you to the following for their donations to the silent auction: Animalodge Boarding Kennel, Brian Hegge and Lakeview Landworks, Pat Denn, Maryann Thompson, Kendra Avery, Jim Buck, Bob Bump, Marie Rodenbuch, Wild River Outfitters, Turf and Tundra ATV Club of Burnett County, Becky Dickinson, Darryl Mork, Bob Fisher, Diane Johnson, Tammy Baxter, anonymous HSBC member, Pam Cunningham, Gerry Gardner, Gayle Naegeli, Barb Lemire, anonymous afghan donor and North States Industries.

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Our fundraiser dinner and raffle was a big hit, I’m told. Lots of people showed up to eat and bid on the silent auction items. I have the names of the winners of our big raffle, and they are all ladies.

The weekend getaway went to Mary Anne Thompson of Danbury; the handmade quilt went to Lois Goodremote of Siren; and the

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TOWN TALK/ COUNTRY CHATTER

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The 16 people from the little townships of Arna and New Dosey who attended the annual convention of the Seven County Senior Federation all agree that it was a worthwhile experience. Bylaws were updated, resolutions passed and elections held, but the highlights for our members were: (a) Shirley Blokzyl and Gene Wickham each won a free membership, (b) Fran Levings won a small gift of money, (c) Pam Berg won a sweatshirt, (d) Dave Baker and Pam Berg each presented one of the resolutions for discussion and (e) Marlene Mishler, Marge Wolf, Pam Berg and Cheryl Wickham were elected as delegates or alternates to the board. The convention was held in Moose Lake, Minn.

The Cloverton Garden Club met last week to put finishing touches on their plans to sponsor a huge sale at the New Dosey Town Hall on May 1. The hall will be open on April 29 and 30 for anyone wishing to drop off sale items.

Mary Schaaf learned at her doctor’s appointment recently that she is scheduled to have cataract surgery on Monday, May 12.

Good luck, Mary. She and Frank have completed their spring housecleaning. Mary took Frank to the Grand Grille on April 13 to buy lunch for his 81st birthday. Happy birthday Frank!

Jeanne and Don Eddy joined Al and Marge Wolf for lunch at Emily’s in Webster last week. Heidi Wolf Carstenson, her husband, Cary, and daughter Danielle came up last weekend to drop off some sale items.

After having a successful second knee re-

placement surgery, Jerry Blokzyl is doing very well. He says it feels so much better this time.

Of course, he is heavily involved in therapy in Sandstone these days.

Darlene Merimonti got cortisone shots in both knees last week. She and Cheryl Wickham attended the Christian Women’s meeting at Tobies one day and thoroughly enjoyed the genealogy and music program.

A good friend of Robin and John Fornengo, named Dee, from Siren, stayed overnight at their home recently. Robin and John have been taking care of her dog and helping her out while her husband is in the hospital.

Robin has been busy working on both the garden club event and planning for her own fundraiser to raise money for medical supplies which she plans to take to Haiti this summer. A fundraiser is planned for Robin’s endeavor at the New Dosey Town Hall on May 22. Good for you, Robin, for working on this noble cause.

Patty Koehler and Bob Brewster are busily getting everything planted over there at Bumbleberry Farm. It promises to be a really good season for berries, fruits and vegetables this summer and fall.

Cemetery cleanup dates have been set for both towns. Cloverton cleanup will be Friday, May 14, beginning at noon, with refreshments to follow at the hall, and Markville people are asked to be at the cemetery on Saturday, May 15, at 9 a.m.

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Sympathy is extended to the family of Betty Conroy who passed away Saturday. Her funeral will be Saturday, April 24, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Webster. There will be a visitation Thursday evening from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Swedberg - Taylor funeral home.

Last Monday, Jack and LaVonne O’Brien were Superior shoppers. Tim spent the weekend with them.

Burl and Shoja Dahl from Chili visited John and Reeny Neinstadt on Sunday.

Pat and Nancy O’Brien drove to Minneapolis Sunday to visit Darlene Kaden and son, Tim. Then they went out for lunch.

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Fran Krause attended Sarah Circle at Bewthany Lutheran Church Wednesday afternoon. Wanda Flanigan was hostess.

The Mark Krause family had supper at Fran Krause’s house Saturday evening. Kathryn was home for the weekend.

The Orange 4-H club did some cleanup at the Orange Cemetery Sunday afternoon.

Buy a tree, save a mountain LUCK – On Saturday, April 24, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., those citizens who have worked so hard to save Iver’s Mountain are celebrating Earth Day at the Natural Alternative in Luck. A booth will be set up on the south side of the building where they will be selling trees. All profits from the tree sales will go toward their continued fight to save one of the most scenic locales in Polk County from the destruction of the Mathy Mining Company. It is the second-highest point in the county and is a place of historic, geologic and ecological interest. For further information about Iver’s Mountain, visit their Web site at www.friendsofivers mountain.org.

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In return for getting fingerprinted, the kids received bike locks and other goodies as well as supper. McGruff even made an appearance.

The event was a huge success and the volunteers were appreciated, including Reneé Nanez of CRA and Bridget Getts of the Webster Police Department. State Sens. Robert Jauch and Sheila Harsdorf visited during the event.

Gratitude is also extended to the Webster Police Department for giving McGruff a ride to the event and donating the bike locks.

Of course the biggest thanks go to all of the families who came to the event in the spirit of keeping their children safe.

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News from Bone Lake Town Board The Town of Bone Lake held a special town meeting on Friday, March 26, at the Bone Lake Lutheran Church. The purpose of this meeting was to get the ideas and opinions of the taxpayers so the town board could decide, in everyone’s best interest, to go ahead with looking into constructing a new dam on Straight River, or do nothing and just let it return to its natural state. Fifty-eight interested citizens attended the meeting, which was chaired by Wayne Shirley. Marsha Karpinen, chairperson of the volunteer dam advisory committee, noted that the most recent correspondence with the DNR was that the current unauthorized structure on Straight River, at 250th Avenue, does not have to be removed at this time if the town board should decide to go forward with looking into putting in a properly permitted structure. The current situation with the dam began in late 2007, with a complaint to the DNR from an as yet unknown person, about the unauthorized structure. Between meetings and correspondence with the DNR, it was determined that we either had to construct a properly permitted dam or remove the current dam.

Five engineering firms had been contacted about building a new dam, with one firm visiting the site. Three of the five

came up with a projected quote of $30,000 to $50,000 for engineering design, hydrology studies, and other applicable costs. Pictures and dimensions had been sent to all of the firms. Estimates for constructing a fixed crest weir dam came in at roughly $100,000. Borrowing $100,000 was discussed and explained how over 20 years, a parcel currently valued at $100,000 would have an increase of $8.68 per year. The possibility of other sources of funds such as grant money and private donations was also discussed.

There was considerable talk about the value of the habitat of the present-day river. All-season fishing, canoeing, along with the swans, geese and numerous other wildlife were among the many benefits according to the audience. It was the concern expressed by the majority that if the dam is removed and nothing built to replace it, the water would basically be gone and never return to its present size. The added need of the present river level for fire protection was stated, considering the Luck Rural Fire Department has a hydrant located at the river near Hwy. 48. In the past, if more water was needed for a fire in the area, it has been taken from the river.

Concerns were also shared about the need for replacement of the present cement culvert on 250th Avenue. It was noted that the culvert does not have to be removed or replaced at this time. Also, some wanted to know if the dam was on private land or town road right of way, or

Wisconsin Interstate Park The Friends of Interstate wildlife populations – emPark invite you to their anphasizing native forest and nual Spring Gathering of wetland habitats. Some Friends on Tuesday live Wisconsin wildlife will evening, April 27, at the accompany his presentaIce Age Center at Wiscontion. sin Interstate Park. FeaDon’t miss this opportutured again this year is the nity to learn about the addition of a children’s Friends of Interstate Park, program from 6-6:30 p.m., and learn more about Wisfeaturing wildlife educator consin’s wildlife. EveryChris Cold’s live animals. one is welcome.

After the children’s proThe Friends of Interstate gram there will be free rePark is a nonprofit educafreshments followed by a tional organization dedispecial program in the aucated to promoting a WDNR Wildlife Specialditorium. greater appreciation of the ist Chris Cold to present At 7:30 p.m., Cold will human and natural of Inat Wisconsin Interstate present a program about terstate Park by enhancing Park. – Photo submitted “Wildlife Ecology and the park’s interpretive proHabitat Management.” gram. Interstate Park is loDuring the presentation Cold will de- cated in St. Croix Falls, on Hwy. 35 just scribe and discuss the needs of wildlife one-half mile south of Hwy. 8. For more and the principles and factors that limit information call 715-483-3747.

if the public access by the dam would change. The dam is on the town’s road right of way, and there is no public access near the dam because the currently used access is actually on private property.

Discussion then centered on the need for more information before proceeding with any actions. The town board has been reluctant to spend any tax money on the project before finding out how the town citizens felt towards going ahead with any decision. It was stated that the dam has been at its current level for over 50 years, with no expense to the town.

Also, at the town’s annual meeting in 2008, the large group in attendance was unanimous at that time for their desire to keep the water level as it is currently.

Following the discussion session, the chairman called for a straw vote to see if the people wanted the town board to proceed with spending some money to secure accurate estimates for a new authorized structure or if the dam should be removed and nothing put in its place. It was made known to the voters that the official decision whether to go ahead or not is solely that of the town board. After circulating the paper ballots to all voting members, collecting and counting them, the final tally was 42 yes votes (to go ahead with procuring more information) and 12 no votes (to do nothing but remove the dam).

At the April 8 town board meeting the board received an update from the volunteer dam advisory committee. The next

recommended step to take according to the DNR is to contact all landowners adjacent to the Straight River in the affected area. Legal advice would be needed to aid in creating easements to be granted by the landowners that would allow the town to, after constructing a new dam, maintain the higher water level on their properties.

The town board will be seeking advice in developing the easement documents.

The planning commission indicated to the board that it has recently had an increase in citizen visits to its meetings. One of the concerns expressed had to do with rumors dealing with noise abatement. It was pointed out that the commission’s responsibilities do not include the writing of ordinances or resolutions, which is part of the board duties. The commission, however, does follow the board’s directions in researching and making recommendations regarding any potential conflict with the elements of the comprehensive plan.

Probably the best way of defining the comprehensive plan is by viewing it as a list of suggestions for consideration by the citizens in dealing with their multiple concerns as expressed in the survey of 2007.

The planning commission’s next meeting will be Tuesday, May 4, at 7 p.m., at the Bone Lake Lutheran Church, and the town board will meet Thursday, May 13, at 7 p.m., at the clerk’s home. - submitted by Darrell Frandsen, town clerk, and Dan Beal, plan commission chairman

Badger alumni celebrate UW-Madison's founding Award scholarships to UW students from Polk County POLK COUNTY - The Wisconsin Alumni Association Polk County Chapter invites area alumni, students and supporters of the University of Wisconsin to attend the chapter’s annual Founders Day Dinner on Saturday, May 8. The event will be held at Paradise Landing at 264 CTH I along the shores of Balsam Lake.

Every year, WAA chapters celebrate the founding of the university. Alumni and supporters meet to have dinner, listen to a presentation by a UW faculty member, and strengthen their ties to other members of the Badger family.

This year, the Polk County Chapter is honored to welcome professor of biochemistry, Richard Amasino, to discuss the latest biofuel research at UW-Madison and the potential of biofuels as an energy source. He serves as education and out-

reach coordinator for the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center, where he helps to foster public understanding of the science of energy issues. A Howard Hughes Medical Institute Professor, Amasino has won numerous national awards for his innovative uses of genetics in the classroom and his involvement of undergraduate students in original research.

The Polk County Chapter has a scholarship fund to help area students complete their education at UW. The chapter will recognize the two 2010 scholarships recipients from Polk County at the Founders Day event.

The dinner and program will cost $25. The event begins at 4 p.m. Interested individuals are encouraged to RSVP with their attendance by Friday, April 23, to Mrs. Pat Cwayna at 715-268-7270.

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LIBRARY NEWS

Balsam Lake Public Library Program Keep your calendars clear on Saturday, May 8, from 1-2 p.m. Members of the Northern Lakes Writers Guild will be at the library to present readings from “Northern Lakes’ Soundings.” Books will be available for sale and signing by the authors. Hosted by Balsam Lake Library Friends Group.

Story time Every Wednesday at 11 a.m., stories, crafts and snacks. All ages are welcome to join our lively group.

New books for April “Deliver Us From Evil,” by David Baldacci, ”Lucid Intervals,” by Stuart Woods, “Walk,” by Richard Evans, “Last Time I Saw You,” by Elizabeth Berg, “The 9th Judgment,” by James Patterson.

Book club “Dog On It” by Spencer Quinn. Meet Chet, the wise and lovable canine narrator of “Dog on It,” who works alongside

Bernie, a down-on-his-luck private investigator. Chet might have flunked out of police school, but he’s a detective through and through. With his doggy ways and his endearingly hardboiled voice, Chet is full of heart and occasionally prone to mischief. He is intensely loyal to Bernie, who, though distracted by issues that Chet has difficulty understanding – like divorce, child custody and other peculiar human concerns – is enormously likable himself, in his flawed, all-too-human way. Book club meets Wednesday, May 19, 3 p.m., at the library. Everyone welcome.

Hours Balsam Lake Library, (under the water tower) at 404 Main St., Balsam Lake.

Hours are Monday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. E-mail: balsamlakepl@ifls.lib.wi.us.

Web site www.balsamlake publiclibrary.org.

Frederic Public Library Sunday Movie Matinees Frederic Library and Frederic Arts, Inc. have sponsored a Movie Matinee film series on Sundays in April. Join us for the final movie, “Some Like It Hot,” which will be shown Sunday, April 25, at 2 p.m., at Golden Oaks Apartments, 104 3rd Ave. South, Frederic. This hilarious black-andwhite comedy is the story of two unemployed musicians who accidentally witness the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre and flee to Miami disguised as female musicians. The films stars Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon, and is directed by Billy Wilder. There is a suggested $3 donation to cover popcorn costs.

Your food shelf donation is needed in April Increase the value of your contributions to the local food shelf by making them during the month of April, when the weight of collected items will go toward receiving a larger financial donation from the Feinstein Foundation, a group dedicated to alleviating hunger. The Frederic Library is a drop-off site for food and cash contributions, so be sure to bring in your donations

by April 30 to make them count in this campaign.

Are you interested in serving on the library board?

The Frederic Library Board of Trustees has a vacancy for a three-year term. The library board directs the programs and services of the library and meets the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. This is a great way to make a difference in your community, so drop by the library soon to pick up an application.

Wednesday story time Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to attend a lively hour of books and activities on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. The April theme is transportation, and the author of the month is Crockett Johnson, author of “Harold and the Purple Crayon.”

Hours and information Frederic Public Library, 127 Oak Street West.

715-327-4979, e-mail fredericpl@ifls.lib.wi.us. Regular open hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m.

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Amery Public Library “Charles and Emma: The Darwins’ Leap of Faith,” by Deborah Heiligman Charles Darwin, the famous English scientist who wrote “Origin of the Species” in 1859, made of list of the reasons to marry or not marry. He decided to marry his cousin, common in that time period, Emma Wedgewood. The largest impediment was their difference in religious belief. Emma was a believer and Charles was a doubter. This biography of their life together is a fascinating look at the power of love to solve the most difficult problems.

Charles and Emma had a love match, raised a brood of children and his books changed scientific thinking forever. Emma was a kind, loving, intelligent woman who read her husband’s manuscripts before he published them and gave him unending support in his lifelong search for scientific truth.

Written as a young adult novel, this excellent biography will be enjoyed by many adults as well. Deborah Heiligman has crafted an intimate look at an amazing marriage. Thank heavens for modern medicine after reading this book, 19th century medicine left a lot to be desired.

Library notes Story time will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday mornings. Gratitude is extended to Mike the Baker for a fabulous Library Week story time.

Meet the Amery Authors on Saturday, April 24, at 10:30 a.m. Authors Linda Eng-

man, Mike Hurd and Northern Lakes Writers Group will speak about their books and have them for sale. Stop in and meet this talented group of local writers.

Teens Read meets on Monday, April 26, to discuss “The Eyre Affair,” by Jason Fforde. They meet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. with a snack.

Friends of the Library are busy with the quilt raffle to help with joining MORE and getting ready for another mini book sale on Saturday, May 1, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. We have lots of books, magazines and movies, both VHS and DVD, so stop in and check out the sale. Friends memberships are $5 so join and help this great organization.

History group will meet on Monday, May 10, at 7 p.m. to discuss “Wisconsin: A History,” by Richard Current. This group is led by Dr. Herb Cederberg.

Friends of the Library book group will meet on Monday, May 17, at 2:30 p.m., to discuss “Half Broke Horses,” by Jeanette Walls. Pick up a copy at the circulation desk and join us.

Otaku Club meets every Tuesday at 5 p.m. for high school students and older who love manga and anime.

Library hours Monday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Prayer no joke

hat I am about to tell you about prayer may be illegal. I may be jesting—but I’m not joking.

Consider what happened in a Wi s c o n s i n court last week.

Last Thursday (April 15) a federal in Wayne M. judge Madison de- Anderson clared that our National Day of Prayer is unconstitutional because it allows citizens to partake in a public, religious activity.

Not prayerfully, U.S. Senior District Court Judge Barbara Brandriff Crabb ruled that on April 17, 1952, Congress and President Harry Truman violated the U.S. Constitution when they collectively created the National Day of Prayer.

She didn’t blame the Rev. Billy Graham for initiating the idea of a National Day of Prayer. But I think Brother Graham might take offense that he was not again denounced by radical secularism.

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Unconstitutional prayer But denounce Judge Crabb did. And all by herself she said this decent, American custom for the last 58 years violated, “the Constitution’s prohibition against the government establishment of religion.”

Now, she was gracious in her 66page ruling, saying that some minor forms of “ceremonial deism” were OK in public. Political correctness now defines public prayer as: ceremonial deism. A little of this cult-sounding practice is tolerated by the tolerant, but a whole day of American ceremonial deism from coast to coast “goes too far,” she wrote.

Besides, a whole day of prayer is “an inherently religious exercise that serves no secular function,” she noted.

Proper service to secularism is legally mandatory, as secularism is a powerhungry religion in America.

Wisconsin judge You think this is crazy? Well, this judge is no kook from la-la land. She is homebred and grown.

Crabb, 69, was born in Green Bay and highly educated at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In 1979 President Jimmy Carter nominated her to the federal bench for life.

How ironic that Carter, who publically prayed and taught Sunday school, nominated this judge.

How ironic that Crabb failed to note this and that presidents praying in public and asking for prayer for our country goes back to the founding of America—and before.

Leaders pray Before there was an America, the

Continental Congress in 1775 asked for “a time for prayer in forming a new nation.”

In 1798 President John Adams asked for a few things more, in light of danger: “A day of solemn humiliation, fasting, and prayer … that our country may be protected from all the dangers which threaten it.”

Crabb declined to rule on national humbling and fasting—for security reasons.

This national disgrace of Judge Crabb stems from a lawsuit filed by the atheist and agnostic group Freedom from Religion Foundation, which is, shockingly, based in Madison.

They originally went after the Bush administration to block President Bush from proclaiming prayer. Good luck. Unfortunately he’s gone. So they’re going after President Obama.

Last year, Obama did not hold the customary public White House event for the National Day of Prayer. But Ben LaBolt, White House spokesperson, said he did officially recognize it.

The event is held on the first Thursday in May. The White House said it is “reviewing” the matter for this year.

Ruling stayed Besides, Crabb delayed imposing her singular ruling on the president and 309,094,999 other people in the U.S. until the appeals court or Supreme Court gets a crack at this crackpot ruling.

There are two legal and sensible things lost in this whole hubbub. First, what the First Amendment says and secondly what the National Day of Prayer says.

The opening line in the First Amendment says: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion....”

These 10 little words have become so twisted, perverted and hijacked by secularists that their original meaning is meaningless. The Founders said the feds will not make (establish) a state religion, like there was in England.

(The confusion of separation between church and state is a separate matter.)

The resolution So the 82nd Congress in 1952, led by solid Democrats, was right on in proclaiming 63 words.

“Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, that the President shall set aside and proclaim a suitable day each year, other than a Sunday, as a National Day of Prayer, on which the people of the United States may turn to God in prayer and meditation at churches, in groups, and as individuals.”

Note, it does not say anyone must pray. It only says people “may” pray.

There are no state requirements, only encouraging a faithful thing.

We could use more of this kind of government.

••• (You can pray and encourage Wayne to at: wayneanderson@centurytel.net or at his Web site theandersonreport.com.)

ENCORE at Siren SIREN –The Siren High School will be presenting their annual ENCORE evening on Monday, April 26. ENCORE gives students and the public a chance to see and hear projects that have been created as part of student coursework throughout the school year. Student works from art, FACE, tech. ed. and science classes will be displayed in the commons area and are open for viewing at 6 p.m.

In the auditorium at 7 p.m., there will

be students performing vocal and instrument solo and ensemble pieces and Forensics selections. Students from FACE classes will be presenting a fashion show.

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Woodland management program offered April 24

Blue Star Banner presented

American Legion Post 396 Commander Arlen Peterson from Indian Creek presented a Blue Star Banner to Karen and Steve Edgell, parents, and Zach Edgell, brother, all of Milltown to hang in a window to honor their family member who is serving in the military. Airman First Class Tina Edgell is based out of Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland and is in the Security Forces Division. She is currently deployed to Afghanistan. Edgell is a 2008 Unity graduate. Anyone who has a family member on active duty in the armed forces may call Peterson at 715-497-2222 or Bob Carlson at 715-566-1078. The banner is provided free of charge. – Photos submitted

NWRPC recognized for outstanding achievement SPOONER — Working in the northwestern region of Wisconsin for over 51 years, the Northwest Regional Planning Commission was recently recognized by the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Planning Association for its efforts in comprehensive planning.

In October 1999 the Wisconsin Legislature passed legislation that described planning elements that, when developed as part of a comprehensive plan, would enable town, village, city, county and tribal governments the ability to address unique community issues including, but not limited to, housing, transportation, economic development, land use, intergovernmental cooperation, natural resources, community facilities and coastal resources. Comprehensive plans provide communities with information and policies that will guide future planning and community decisions. Developed using local community input, the comprehensive plans incorporate a 20-year vision and provide a rational basis for local decisions.

Since 1999, Northwest Regional Planning Commission has assisted over 70 local units of government across the 10-county region in the preparation of comprehensive planning grants and plans.

At the 2010 Spring Conference of the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Planning Association, the Northwest Regional Planning Commission was presented a plaque in recognition of extraordinary efforts

Gary L. Peterson, (L), president of the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Planning Association, presented Sheldon Johnson, deputy director of Northwest Regional Planning Commission, with an award of recognition for promoting comprehensive planning. — Photo submitted

HAYWARD – Woodland owners can get tips on managing woodlands, writing management plans, setting up timber sales and protecting trees from invasive insects in a program hosted by the Northwest Chapter of the Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association on Saturday, April 24, at the Veterans Community Center in Hayward, at the intersection of Hwys. 63/27 and Main Street. All woodland owners are invited to attend.

Registration starts at 9 a.m., and after a brief chapter meeting, the program begins at 10:15 a.m.

Chris Burke, forester with Johnson Timber Corporation of Hayward, will explain what constitutes a good woodland management plan, how to set up a timber sale, and projected timber prices for this year.

Approximately 60 percent of Wisconsin’s timber resources are in private ownership, but only about 30 percent of woodland owners have a management plan for their acreage or know how to set up a properly administered timber sale, according to the state Department of Natural Resources.

At 11:15 a.m., Shane Weber, DNR northern region forest entomologist, will talk about insect threats to trees, including the emerald ash borer, gypsy moth, forest tent caterpillars and spruce budworms.

At noon, a luncheon of soup, sandwiches and dessert will be served for a fee. Preregistration for lunch is requested by April 21, by contacting Alice Kissinger at 715-865-3419, by email to ajkiss@centurytel.net or 3597 N. Drake Lane, Stone Lake, WI, 54876.

After lunch, the field day continues with a tour of the Hayward State Tree Nursery.

The Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association is committed to educate and support private forest landowners in managing their land for all woodland benefits, now and in the future. The Northwest Chapter meets four times per year, offering educational programs and opportunities for forest landowners to meet and share information and experiences regarding their woodlands. The Northwest Chapter serves private woodland owners in Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer and Washburn counties.

For more information, contact Tom DeWitt, Washburn County NWWOA representative, at 715-635-3733. — from NWWOA

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The home on a Shady Knoll

by Priscilla Bauer GRANTSBURG – Greg Peer stood on the sunny porch of the Shady Knoll Home greeting folks stopping at the open house he was holding in celebration of his seventh anniversary as owner of the residential living and respite care facility that overlooks Memory Lake in Grantsburg.

“I bought Shady Knoll seven years ago on April 7,” said Peer smiling, “and I thought the timing was just right for a party.”

When asked why he decided to purchase Shady Knoll from the home’s previous owners, Tom and Audrey Richards, Peer looked out the living room window and turned nostalgic.

“I grew up on Wisconsin Avenue just a block over from here. I used to walk by Shady Knoll when I was going to school or downtown, so I knew a lot about this place.”

Peer explained that when he chose to go back to school to get his degree in business administration and management, he did so with the intent to start or buy a business in Grantsburg.

“I wanted to stay in Grantsburg and have a business here,” said Peer. “I saw Shady Knoll as a good business opportunity. And I had some experience working in the care-giving field. While I was going to college I worked for three years at the Bethany Home, a residential home for developmentally disabled adults located in Burnett County.”

Peer shared some of the history of the home now known as Shady Knoll saying it has a long tradition as a care facility.

Peer bought Shady Knoll from the Richards, who operated the care facility for close to 25 years. Vernon and Mar-

garet Ulick operated it for 20 years before that, from 1959 to 1979.

And prior to the Ulicks ownership, Margaret Ulick’s aunt, Mabel Griffen, and another woman, Alice Axtell, leased the building from Burnett County in 1946, operating it as a nursing home for 13 years.

When the Ulicks bought the house on bids from the county, it was with the stipulation it continue as a home for the aged. And to this day, Shady Knoll continues in that capacity thanks to people like Peer, who are willing to make a commitment to providing care for the aged in a homelike setting.

A large, framed photo of the home’s first occupants, the Simon Thoreson family, hangs in Shady Knoll’s large and homey living room, a reminder that this once was, and still is, in a sense, a family home.

Peer said he’s tried to decorate Shady Knoll like a family home. “This is my residents’ home, and I wanted the décor to suit their tastes.”

His easygoing manner and giving nature make Peer the perfect fit for Shady Knoll.

“We have fun here, “ laughed Peer, as he tells his joke of the day to residents.

As the smell of cookies baking in Shady Knoll’s kitchen fills the air, residents gather around the large dining room table for an afternoon of activities.

Listening to Peer explain the rules of a table game with the residents, it’s easy to see just how much he cares. Ever patient, Peer makes sure everyone has a turn at the game and in the conversation.

While Peer takes his position as owner and administrator very seriously, it is obvious from the attention he gives to the

Shady Knoll Home, a state-licensed residential living and respite care facility, sits on a knoll overlooking Memory Lake in Grantsburg. - Photos by Priscilla Bauer

Shady Knoll’s owner, Greg Peer, stood by the large, framed photo of the home’s first occupants, the Simon Thoreson family. The photo hangs in Shady Knoll’s large and homey living room, a reminder that this once was, and still is, in a sense, a family home.

Shady Knoll Home residents can enjoy the pleasant spring days relaxing on the home’s large sunporch. The residential living and care facility, licensed for 16 residents, is located in Grantsburg.

Shady Knoll residents, this is much more than just a job or business for him.

Here is a man who is genuinely interested in making life for those in his charge as comfortable and enjoyable as he can.

Whether he is bringing residents down to Memory Lake for Music in the Park or seeing they get to a local church service, making sure residents needs are being met is of utmost importance to Peer.

Peer says after seven years his decision to buy Shady Knoll was a good one. “It’s going well,” he said, adding he would like to add more residents.

Looking at the smiles on his residents faces as they settled into a friendly game of Old Maid, Peer can be proud of his accomplishment, making Shady Knoll truly a place to call home.

Note: Shady Knoll is a state of Wisconsin licensed community-based residential facility for the advanced aged. The facility currently has five residents and is licensed for 16. For more information on Shady Knoll Home visit the Web site shadyknollhome.com

Greg Peer joined an afternoon of table games with Shady Knoll residents Duane Smith, Delight Funk, Marilyn Mattision, Corrine Tyberg and Lucille Chelmo as Shady Knoll assistant Dena Bruzek looks on.

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Six schools host proms this weekend

FREDERIC - The Frederic High School prom is taking place Saturday, April 24, with coronation between 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., in the performance gym.

This year’s court includes back row (L to R): Zach Tietz and Ashley Bergeron. Middle row: Tanesha Carlson, Tony Peterson, John Chelmo, Raif Poirier and Sarah Knauber. Front row: Calla Karl and Isabel Lexen. Not pictured, Ben Ackerley. – Photo by Marty Seeger

UNITY - The Unity prom will be held Saturday, April 24. Pictured is the Unity prom court, front row (L to R): Marisa Hacker, Hayla Bader, Julia Moore, Lindsey Voss and Erin Mabry. Back row: Jake Bengston, Brady Flaherty, Rush Hickethier, Dylan Hendricks and Jason Vlasnik. – Photo submitted

SIREN - The 2010 Siren prom will be held on Saturday, April 24, at the event center.

Coronation will be held at 10 p.m. The Siren prom court is: back row (L to R): Nathaniel Larson, Jacob Stiemann, Jeremy Wikstrom, Tadd Oachs, Seth Stoner and Michael Wampfler. Front row: Carley Emery, Catrina Luna, Ashley Gilbertson, Daphne Hubbell, Jessica Morris and Kristen Sexton. – Photo submitted

WEBSTER - The Webster prom will be held Saturday, April 24. The Masquerade Ball is scheduled from 8 p.m. to midnight, with the grand march at 9 p.m. and coronation at 11 p.m. The Webster prom court is, bottom row (L to R): Croix Swanson, Jack Taylor, Dan Dochniak, Ben Jensen and Connor Pierce. Middle row: Laura Melzer, Michelle Gibbs, Siiri Larsen and Casey Matrious. Top: Shaina Pardun. – Photo submitted

GRANTSBURG - The Grantsburg 2010 prom court is shown, back row (L to R): Seth Odegard, Emily Cole, Derek Bertelson, Valerie Jensen and Andy Falk. Middle row: Emily Swenson, McKenzie Ryan, Lydia Pfluger and Tiffany Meyer. Front row: Kyle Johnson, Brent Myers and Gavin Meyer. The grand march will be held at 4 p.m. in the school auditorium on Saturday, April 24. – Photo submitted

LUCK - Luck’s 2010 prom royalty is shown front row (L to R): Senior Queen Diana Kufalk and senior King Derek Buck. Middle row: Junior queen candidates Kayla Karl, Jade Schallenberger, Melissa Kielty, Morgan Denny and Sarah Elert. Back row: Junior king candidates Logan Hacker, Connery Johnson, Cole Mortel, Kyle James and Kasey Ouellette. The Luck prom will be held Saturday, April 24, with coronation at 3 p.m. in the commons area.

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New name, two locations

It’s a time of growth and change for Frederic Evangelical Free Church

by Mary Stirrat LUCK — Two weeks ago, when the congregation at the Frederic Evangelical Free Church chose a new name for its church, it overwhelmingly and very deliberately chose one that carries striking imagery for followers of Jesus Christ.

Watermark Community Church. The tag line — “Living out the enduring mark of the Savior.”

Watermark. An indelible, permanent mark that is visible when held to the light, pressed into the very fabric of the paper and identifying its authenticity.

Community. A community, or body, of believers, serving the community, and open to all.

The new name, said Pastor Greg Lund, better encompasses the church’s mission and vision of making more and better disciples for Jesus Christ.

It also reflects another change the church has made in its efforts to fulfill this mission beyond the boundaries of Frederic — that of starting a “campus” in Luck.

The church has been growing, said Lund, and a good number of those who attend are from “the south.”

“This allows us to reach a large number of people by taking the church to them,” he said, “rather than asking them to come to us.”

Watermark Community Church Luck Campus will meet Saturday evenings at the Luck Senior Center, starting May 1. Services will begin at 6 p.m., and be followed by a time of fellowship.

“We’re still one church,” said Pastor Mike Morgan.

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by Mary Stirrat “We’re just meeting in two locations.”

Morgan will be the primary pastor at Luck, although he and Lund will share the preaching and teaching at both campuses.

This idea of multisites is becoming more and more common, said Lund. Rather than starting a new and separate church or adding to the existing facility when

the congregation grows, multisite churches can remain one congregation while better meeting the needs of their members and the community.

A multisite church, added Morgan, provides “smallchurch intimacy with large-church resources.” Because the two campuses are one church, they each benefit from shared staff, finances, ministry and other resources. At the same time, relationships can be easily made and maintained.

The congregation, said both pastors, is working through both the joy of embarking on a new venture to spread the gospel and the growing pains that come with it.

Likening the multisite concept to a mother giving birth, Lund pointed out that church ministry actually multiplies rather than divides. When the separation takes place, there is a multiplication of individuals rather than a division.

Watermark Luck Campus will probably have a different feel than the Frederic site, both pastors agree.

Each will develop its own personality and style, and Morgan believes that the Luck service will be a little more casual.

Sunday school and youth group activities will still be hosted at the Frederic campus, and people will be able to attend whichever service best fits their situation.

Lund said that he has been meeting since last fall with the Luck area pastors, who have “positively received” the establishment of the new campus.

“They obviously all care about the community,” added Morgan.

Watermark Community Church’s goal is to see more members of the community bearing the indelible, lifechanging mark of Christ.

Siren School hosts annual St. Croix Tribal Powwow The local Siren drum group sat in one circle on the Siren gym floor, alongside the Cumberland Singers drum group, as Native Americans celebrated the life and culture of the St. Croix Tribe this past Friday.

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This dancer showed the bright colors in her dress during the traditional shawl dance, a part of the annual St. Croix Tribal Powwow at Siren School Friday, April 16.

Three-year-olds Jon Schrader (L) and Cael Youngbear watched closely and followed the actions of their elders during the St. Croix Tribal Powwow at Siren School Friday, April 16.

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Women dancers in colorful jingle dresses took This photo shows part in the traditional jingle dance during the pow- the presentation of the colors at the start wow in the Siren School gym. of the St. Croix Tribal Powwow at Siren Photos by Nancy Jappe School April 16.

Burnett County Department of Health and Human Services, St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin and Burnett Medical Center want to thank the following volunteers for their help with the 2009-2010 H1N1 vaccination clinics in Burnett County: Volunteers Jenna Dudycha Diane Gravesen Mary Heenan Angel Jackson Mary McDonald John Peterson Maxine Peterson Grantsburg School Students Diana Olson Cherissa Vollendorf Tabitha Wanless Alison Warren Siren School Students Cora Bauer Jessica Bauer Nate Larson Webster School Students Annie Kelby Mason Kriegel Siiri Larsen Shaina Pardun Phillip Preston Breanna Watral

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Recycling - one village at a time

by William F. Johnson IV POLK COUNTY – Flash back to the first Earth Day, April 22, 1970. The Beatles had played their last concert together four years earlier. Concerns about degrading the environment were just starting to be heard. Clear Lake native Gaylord Nelson had suggested a day be annually observed to think about how to preserve our planet.

Everything disposed of went into a landfill – a community dump. Frederic had two in recent memory. One just a half mile northwest of town. That one closed, and the years of debris were covered up. The other, two miles west of town and a mile south of Hwy. 48, was used up until 1991. Since it was taken out of service, regulations require test wells to monitor any potential leaching of contaminates into nearby aquifers. The original dump is not monitored. The cost of this monitoring will be paid for by the village long into the future. Everything – paper containers, waste oil, electronics, tires, appliances, cardboard, plastics, chemicals, demolition waste, newspaper and glass often ended up here. If it wasn’t burned, it was simply discarded. A couple of generations do not remember this.

Recycling was not even a word in those days. It was practiced in limited, and often ingenious ways. In later years, every town dump had an attendant. In Frederic, Roy Duncan and Larry Olson found an amazing array

Thirty-five bags of recyclable cans and bottles were collected from the 2009 Frederic Family Days and the IWA Frederic Watercross race. – Photo submitted

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The garbage pickup industry expanded into rural America and soon began to offer curbside recycling.

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What was missing, countywide, was recycling containers being available downtown near businesses, on sidewalks, in the parks and other public areas. A few exceptions – the Polk County Fair in recent years offered recycling containers; St. Croix Falls, in 2009, put recycling bins downtown; locally, the Lions Club in Frederic had aluminum can recycling near their concession stand; and other local efforts were made to collect modest amounts of aluminum cans, because they could be sold for a small profit. For the most part, a lot of recyclables were still ending up in landfills, from public venues. Little effort was made at large community events, like Frederic Family Days, to encourage recycling, and again, recyclables just went in with the trash.

So, how much of the contents of that dumpster sitting in the parking lot the day after Lucky Days, or the Amery Fall Festival, is actually recyclable?

In 2009, the two biggest events in Frederic were Frederic Family Days, and the IWA Snowmobile Watercross race. Both events used the park for multiple days, selling food and beverages, and included a street dance downtown, with permitted outdoor beverage consumption.

In 2008, the Polk County Recycling Center, purchased 20 portable recycling bins to be used at events like these. They can be reserved by calling center director Mike Voltz, at 715-483-1088.

Voluteers placed the containers next to existing trash cans during the five-day run of these events.

The result was amazing. Thirty-five bags of recyclable aluminum cans and plastic bottles were collected and delivered to the Frederic collection boxes. Thirtyfive bags that would have gone into a landfill. Thirtyfive bags would almost fill a small roll-off dumpster.

Think of the volume over 40-plus years of that event.

Think of every community celebration in the county over those years. Granted the popularity of plastic water bottles does not go back that many years. But that is a mountain of material.

More volunteers eventually separated the aluminum from the plastic to sell as a revenue source for a new swimming pool in Frederic. These large events offer that opportunity for fundraising.

The recycling experiment was very well received. At the street dance a visitor to Frederic for the evening commented, when placing a beverage container in one of many bins available, “The green movement has made it all the way to Frederic,” and at the softball tournament another visitor added, “This (recycling) is great, I look for recycling containers, they should be everywhere.”

After seeing the positive response to offering recycling in public areas, the Frederic Park Board has purchased eight new portable recycling bins that have been placed downtown and in Coon Lake Park.

The conclusion of this purely unscientific experiment was that if recycling is offered next to trash containers, people will make the choice to recycle.

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Unity students compete at music contests LUCK/GRANTSBURG – Music festival season has arrived for area band and choir students. Unity students have been very busy since January with practice and rehearsals in the pursuit of a “starred first” which will allow them to proceed from the local level to the state music competition on May 1 at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire campus.

The music contests are a part of the Wisconsin School Music Association programs which involve more than 220,000 students each year. The purpose of WSMA is to “challenge youth to achieve excellence through music.” The mission of WSMA is “to provide activities that will encourage lifelong involvement in music.” Over 225 district festivals are held each year involving more participants than any other school activity in the state. Students who earn a starred first rating in Class A (the most difficult music) in a district festival continue on to the highest level of competition.

Luck High School hosted the swing/jazz competitions on Tuesday evening, March 23. The music from the groups was energetic and well done.

Unity’s jazz combo and the jazz band are both continuing on to state competition.

Thursday, March 25, found Unity instrumental and vocal students departing for Grantsburg High School as early as 7 a.m. They were accompanied by directors Dana Paulsen and Adam Bever. Lois Hemingway was accompanist for many soloists. The last buses returned by 5 p.m.; after a full day of the young adults displaying their talents for the judges, all the students had achieved, some had reached their goal this year. Students from Grantsburg, St. Croix Falls, Luck, Frederic and Osceola, along with those from Unity, participated at the district

The instrumentalists (solo/group) are shown (in no particular order): Maddie Anderson(*), Steven Acosta, Shay Bader, Scott Bever, Amanda Brunotte, Brittney Bublitz(*), Tyler Bublitz, Alex Davison, Nate Dorrance(*), Anna Ebensperger, Katherine Ebensperger(*), Brooke Gillespie, Jessica Goltz, Tim Hallin, Taylor Heathman, Kasey Heimstead, April Johnson, Kayla Johnson(*), Kayla Johnson, Megan Jones, Michelle Jorgensen, Laura Krueger(*), Steven Krueger, Brittany Kruse, Eric Kuske, Jessica Kutina, Jenelle Larsen, Brandi Larson, Alec Larson, Anna Luepke, Connor MacKinnon, Kaitlyn MacKinnon, Dawn Michaelson, Jake Monahan(*), Justin Mooney, Justin Moore, Mickey Muller, Shay Nelson, Hailey Olson, Kaylynn Olson, Marcus Paukstad, Ethan St. Amand, Emily Stelling, Cassie Sturgul, Sam Tonnar, Brady Turner, Brittney Thomfhorda, Megan Volgren, Naomi Williamson, Ben Zahler, Kathryn Zahler and Kaina Zygowicz. – Photos submitted competition. Unity instrumentalists had 39 entries (solo/duets/ensembles) with 20 firsts and six students going on to state competition in very tough judging.

Unity vocalists had 34 entries with 10 students going on to the UW-Eau Claire competition.

Participants from Unity High School represented the school by giving their best performances in a group or solo ap-

Jazz combo students will be continuing on to state. Shown are (in no particular order) Maddie Anderson, Brittney Bublitz, Tyier Bublitz, Nathan Dorrance, Katherine Ebensperger, Tim Hallin, Dylan Hendricks and Jake Monahan.

pearance of up to eight minutes in length. An adjudicator critiqued and worked with each, building knowledge of musical techniques. The star (*) repre-

sents continuing on to state competition on May 1. All participants are to be congratulated for their efforts. - submitted by Kay Dorrance

The vocalists (solo/group) are shown (in no particular order): Steven Acosta, Jade Baerg, Emily Bethke, Amanda Brunotte(*), Brittney Bublitz(*), Tyler Bublitz(*), Anna Ebensperger, Brady Flaherty(*), Brooke Gillespie(*), Kaitlyn Johnson(*), Kayla Johnson, Kayla Johnson(*), Megan Jones, Ross Kitson, Amanda Koethe(*), Josh Kreft(*), Joe Larsen, Jennelle Larsen, Jessica Larson, Anna Luepke, Taylor Matteson(*), Renee McKenzie, Hannah McMeekin, Liberty Merrill, Alicia Milander, Paris Miller, Jake Monahan(*), Jade Rau, Naomi Williamson, Brittany Petznik and Kaina Zygowicz.

The jazz band members will be continuing on to state competion. Shown are (in no particular order): Maddie Anderson, Sara Bader, Brittney Bublitz, Tyler Bublitz, Beau Davison, Nathan Dorrance, Katherine Ebensperger, Jessica Golt, /Kayla Johnson, Anthony Kreft, Josh Kreft, Laura Krueger, Steven Krueger, Tim Hallin, Dylan Hendricks, Dawn Michaelson, Justin Moore, Mickey Muller, Jake Monahan, Ethan St. Amand, Sarah Sarber, Emily Stelling, Naomi Williamson and Ben Zahler.

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Living Green Sustainability Fair at Luck Food Coop

LUCK - To celebrate Earth Day 2010, the Natural Alternative Food Co-op, in cooperation with the Luck Library and Historical Museum, is sponsoring a Living Green Sustainability Fair to take place on Saturday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m, on Third Avenue between the co-op and the library. The goal is to bring together people and ideas that can strengthen and enhance our local community and bring awareness of a variety of sustainable living practices to the residents of Polk County.

Featured informational booths will include: solar energy options for the home and business; straw bale building construction; The Natural Step, home funerals and natural burials; local vegetable growers offering food shares in CSAs, or community sustainable agriculture; local farmers markets; Citizens for Responsible Development; Polk County Forestry exhibit; Ice Age Trail information; and more.

The Luck Museum will have demonstrations on making rope out of twine, rag rug weaving and black-

smithing. There will be a shiitake mushroom workshop sponsored by Luck Community Education from 9:30 a.m. to noon behind the library.

Among the vendors selling their wares will be local artisan breads, maple syrup, solar ovens, nature photography, rag rugs, carved wooden utensils, plants and other items.

Smokey Meadows Farm will be cooking up organic buck burgers and there will be natural sodas and chips from the Natural Alternative, as well as samplings of “single step” easy meals in a bag. Live music will feature Doug Crane.

The fair is free and will be a chance to visit with others and share creative endeavors and success strategies to promote local growers, businesses and healthy lifestyles.

The Living Green Sustainability Fair will be happening at the same time as the Co-op’s GRAB Sale (garage, reuseables, arts and antiques and bake sale) which runs Friday April 23, 10-6 and Saturday April 24, 10-2. Pro-

A Billion Acts of Green This year’s world theme for the 40th anniversary of Earth Day is A Billion Acts of Green.

The theme encourages individuals to choose their personal acts of green. Individual acts of green may include: changing your light bulbs for more energyefficient ones, buying a hybrid car, building a native plant garden, buying a CSA share, supporting local farmers and growers, supporting local businesses, buying food in bulk, or carpooling with your neighbor. – submitted ceeds from both events go to the Natural Alternative’s building enhancement projects. — submitted

Siren kindergartner takes third in national art competition SIREN – Six-year-old Anthony LaFontaine was recognized and honored during the annual powwow in the Siren School gym Friday, April 16. Anthony placed third in the 2010 Native American Student Artist Competition with his drawing titled “Learning Through Traditional Ceremonies.”

The Native American Student Artist Competition celebrates the values and documents the successes of education in Indian communities. Through the competition, students explore the connection between education and Native culture.

Anthony is a student in Mrs. Plesums’ kindergarten class. In January, he entered the Office of Indian Education Native American Student Artist Competition, with help from Angie Merrill and Dawn Taylor from the Native American office at the school and from his teacher. His drawing shows the St. Croix Sand Lake Community Big Drum Ceremony.

The competition was open to all American Indian and Alaska Native students in grades K-12. A total of 817 students from 22 states submitted works in a vari-

ety of media.

The winning entries will be exhibited in a traveling art exhibit at museums, galleries and organizations throughout the United States. This includes the U.S. Department of Education, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian, the Chicago Children’s Museum and the Oklahoma History Center.

The traveling exhibit demonstrates students artistic talents and shows the vision of education and culture held by American Indian and Alaska Native students.

– information submitted Wanda McFaggen paid tribute to her grandson, 6-year-old Anthony LaFontaine, who took third place in the national 2010 Native American Student Artist Competition with his drawing titled “Learning Through Traditional Ceremonies.” The recognition came during the annual powwow at Siren School Friday, April 16. – Photo by Nancy Jappe

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Lucas Sletten (Osceola); David Franzel (Luck); and Nathan Dorrance (Unity) at Concordia College Honors Band Weekend. – Photo submitted

tionally known composer/conductor). On Friday they worked in small-group chamber music sessions and heard an American Brass Quintet Master Class. They had rehearsals for the honor band performance and attended a Chamber Music Concert. Saturday was another full day with honor band rehearsals morning and afternoon in addition to a performance by Concordia’s Jazz I and Percussion Ensemble. In the evening the students attended the American Brass Quintet Concert.

Sunday morning was a final rehearsal before the 1 p.m. honor band concert and reception. They traveled home Sunday evening with new experiences and understanding of their instruments, chamber music and large-ensemble teamwork. - submitted

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The 72 students chosen to attend this unique weekend were from Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. This area of Wisconsin is fortunate to have such talented students and teachers. The students worked with Dr. Scott A. Jones (conductor), the faculty of Concordia College, and Dr. David Gillingham (na-

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CHURCH NEWS First Communion at Bone Lake Lutheran Children at Bone Lake Lutheran Church enjoyed makCommunion ing bread as part of their First Communion instruction. Students in the class are Andrew Hoehne, Jacob Eichelt, Mason Brown, Julianna Thompson and Riley Youngman. – Photos submitted

Students celebrated their First Communion on Maundy Thursday, April 1.

This is the day in the Holy Week that Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper, Holy Communion. On the night in which he was betrayed, Jesus broke bread and shared the cup with his disciples, gave thanks, and said, “Do this in remembrance of me.”

On Sunday, April 11, Irene Dixie Ogilvie was welcomed into the Christian family through holy baptism at Bone Lake Lutheran Church.

Baby Irene is pictured with her sponsors Danielle Nelson and Jason Nelson; mother, Dawn; big sister, Kiran and Pastor Mary Ann Bowman. – Photos submitted

Baptisms at Bethany

Three boys, Andrew, Alex and Austin, were baptized on Palm Sunday, March 28, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Siren. Shown are back row (L to R): Dylan Gayken, Christine Chenal, Ben Chenal, Michael Wick, Melanie Chenal, Lorin Schmidt and Anna Schmidt. Middle row: Pastor Andrew, Heather Schmidt, Ryan Schmidt and Jessica Fredericks. Front row: Austin Schmidt, Alex Chenal and Andrew Schmidt-Lancour. – Photo submitted

News from the Pews at Pilgrim Lutheran FREDERIC – This past Sunday was the Third Sunday of Easter and also the contemporary worship service. Special music was presented by Joshua Rau on bass, Terri Stoner on guitar and vocalists Jackie Kurkowski and Steve Stoner.

Many good songs were sung.

The Sunday school students will be making simple May baskets that they will fill with candy on Sunday, April 25.

On Sunday, May 2, the students will go to Comforts of Home to give out the May baskets they have made to all of the residents as well as sing a couple of songs for the residents. It was such a huge success last year so the Christian Education Committee decided to do it again this year.

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 24, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the basement of the church via the lower back entrance to the church.

Everything from “soup to nuts” will be on display and for sale. Some of the items will include antiques, household items, appliances, furniture, tools, shoes, jewelry and the 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

Wednesday, April 21 and Thursday, April 22, from 9 a.m. until noon, again using the lower back entrance to the basement of the church. If you have large items that you would like to have picked up, call RaeLynn NeumannJohnson at 715-327-8484 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, homemade bars and hot dogs will be available.

Mildred Lindberg’s 102nd birthday party will be on Sunday, May 2, from 1 to 4 p.m., in the fellowship hall of the church. Everyone is invited to come and celebrate this important occasion with Mildred!

The next book club choice is Mitch Albom’s “Have a Little Faith.” The club will meet on Tuesday, May 18, at 6:30 p.m. in the lower fireside room to discuss the book. Copies of the book are on reserve at the Frederic Public Library so any and all are welcome to join this lively group.

Pilgrim invites everyone to join them for Sunday morning worship services at 10 a.m. Sunday school starts at 9 a.m. and all children from pre-k through sixth grade are welcome to come. For more information about the church or any of the upcoming events, call the church office at 715-327-8012 or go to their Web site www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org.

Songs of Praise Ministry

Nashville gospel came to Grantsburg Sunday, April 18, when the Songs of Praise Ministry performed at the Wood River Christian Fellowship Church. The rock/blues Christian group just started a yearlong tour, planning to cover 10 states and ministering to some 200 congregations. The five adults and one baby are traveling by faith in their 1973 “Holy Roller” bus. The band members said they gave up good jobs and secure living to follow the Lord’s lead to go forth and carry the Gospel message to those in need. The ministry band is composed of (L to R) Jared Harrison, bass; Alita Allen, lead vocal/keyboards; Mike Pullen, drums; R.J. Hendricks, guitar. Not pictured are Floyd Allen, manager; and baby Wyatt Allen. The Allens, of Nashville, Tenn., are friends of Jonathan and Jackie Maslow, of Grantsburg. – Photo Wayne Anderson

Go Fish concert held

On the eve of its 150th congregational anniversary, First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Taylors Falls hosted Go Fish in concert April 9 at the St. Croix Falls Elementary gymnatorium. Using just their voices, Jaime Statema, Jason Folkmann and Andy Selness – Go Fish – create great harmonies, direct lyrics, inspiring messages – rolled up into a dynamic presentation that is making an impact and creating memories for countless families across the country. “It’s a rock and roll show,” says the group. “Long after we are gone, we hope that the music speaks for itself,” adds Folkmann. “Not only the quality and creativity, but the lasting effect it can have in the hearts of those who enjoy it.” The Go Fish concert is just one of many events the congregation has planned during its sesquicentennial year. For a complete listing, visit www.tflutheran.org. Shown above are photos of the group and a drawing of the group as they were performing by Benjamin Landgreen. - Submitted photos

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CHURCH NEWS

Richard T. O’Brien

The world celebrates Earth Day on April 22; people of all cultures and religious affiliations. All week people will be focusing on ways to renew the Earth by recycling, planting a tree, attending a seminar on Earth care, picketing for a favorite environmental cause, or performing other activities.

It’s encouraging to know that so many citizens participate and especially that the Christian church is also becoming involved in the care of our Earth. Denominations Perspectives have formed groups that are promoting creation stewardship, raising environmental awareness, and encouraging life changes that will help us use less nonrenewable energy. Some are focused on conservation programs, or service projects that benefit both the poor and the Earth. The education and inspiration of Christians to become faithful stewards of God’s provision is exciting news for the Earth.

The Bible has a lot to say about God’s creation. “You visit the Earth and water it,” the psalmist says. “You greatly enrich it. The river of God is full of water; You provide their grain, for so you have prepared it. You water its ridges abundantly; You settle its furrows; You make it soft with showers; You bless its growth.”

(Psalm 65:9-10) God’s concern for creation is not accomplished from a distance, but is so intimate that he knows every detail of every animal and plant and even minerals. This is evident in his soliloquy where he confronts Job. “Have you entered the springs of the sea … comprehended the breadth of the earth? … Can you bind the cluster of the Pleiades … hunt the prey for the lion? Who provides food for the raven when its young cry to God and wander about for lack of food? … Can you mark when the deer gives birth … have you given the horse strength … can you thunder with a voice like God’s?” (Job 38-41 in part) God shows through his Word and creation that each living thing—not only humans—has value. And he’s given us the responsibility of acting as stewards of his creation. “The Lord God planted a garden eastward in Eden, and … the Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to tend and keep it.” (Genesis 2:8,15) The word “tend” in Hebrew means “serve.” One way we can serve God and others is by doing things to ensure the Earth keeps or regains its beauty, usefulness, and productivity. Even small steps like recycling are helpful.

Lord, teach us how to improve and better care for your creation. Thank you for blessing us with such beauty and bounty from your hand. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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The public is invited to hear pianist John Nilsen at a 7 p.m. concert on Sunday, April 25, at the Taylors Falls United M e t h o d i s t Church.

The church is located at 290 W. Government Street next to the historic Folsom House Museum.

Concert admission is a freewill offering. Like many artists, travel, outdoor activities and family are rich sources of fuel for Nilsen’s creative drive.

Yet, it is the intense clarity with which he is able to translate his experiences into music that distinguishes him. Nilsen brings songs of life in an hour-long performance featuring folk, jazz and classical woven compositions, some traditional hymn arrangements and stories of his life, family and faith. With 240 annual performances including national tours of the United States, Great Britain and Japan, the rewards of his diligence are unmistakable. He has earned a devout following of listeners and with his increasing international distribution, his popularity continues to grow. Photo submitted

Smoking cessation classes coming to Burnett County Family Resource Center BURNETT COUNTY - Starting in July, the state of Wisconsin will ban smoking in all public places.

To help the public prepare for this, the Burnett County Family Resource Center is offering a smoking cessation class beginning May 17.

Cost for the entire program is $50, less than the cost of a carton of cigarettes. The class will run for five weekly sessions and is facilitated by Ann Bergmann. Bergmann is a former smoker herself and understands what it is like to smoke, to quite and to be smoke free. She will help you understand your addiction, help remove roadblocks to quitting, help you prepare to quit and help you to live a nonsmoking lifestyle. She will also include in the classes stress management, weight control and assertive communication skills to help you succeed.

The class emphasis is on long-term freedom from smoking. Please call the FRC at 715-349-2922 for more information on the class and how to register. - from FRC

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Richard T. O’Brien, 37, a resident of Stacy, Minn., died March 26, 2010.

Richard was born on July 28, 1972, in Forest Lake, Minn., to William and Nora (Staples) O’Brien.

Richard worked for over 10 years as a waterproofing expert in Lino Lakes, Minn. He was the kind of handyman that “could do anything.” He enjoyed spending time with his son and going fishing.

Richard was preceded in death by his mother, Nora.

He is survived by his father, William O’Brien Sr.; son, Timmy O’Brien; girlfriend, Jodi Ecklund; and her son, Brandon; his siblings, Annette (Tim) Harer, Bill O’Brien Jr., Al O’Brien, John O’Brien, Owen O’Brien and Irvin O’Brien; along with other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 31, at the Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Homes with Pastor Dave Keippela officiating. Interment followed at the Danbury Cemetery. Casket bearers were Bill O’Brien, Al O’Brien, John O’Brien, Owen O’Brien, Irvin O’Brien, Jake Harer and honorary casket bearer was Timmy O’Brien. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Homes, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

John Francis Friel Sr. John Francis Friel Sr., 75, died March 26, 2010, of cancer.

John was born on April 13, 1934, in St. Paul, Minn. He was a landscaper/mechanic and he moved here from Hugo, Minn., in May, 1977. He was a child of God. John was preceded in death by his sister, Gloria Owens.

He is survived by his wife, Carole Faye Friel; sons, Chuck Friel, Johnny Friel and Rick Friel; daughters, Debbie McMonigal, Sandy Chabot, Diane Gray, Gail Koziski and Vonda Barron; brothers, Bernard Friel, Wayne Friel and Michael Friel; sisters, Mary Alice Schmidt and Carol Kromschroeder; 20 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 24, at 3 p.m., visitation 2 to 3 p.m., at Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Homes, Webster, with Pastor Steve Ward officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Webster.

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The family of Mack Duncan would like to extend a very heartfelt thank-you to all our relatives and friends for all of your loving support of prayers, phone calls, cards, gifts, flowers, visits and food during our time of sorrow.

We would also like to thank the first responders and ambulance crew; the doctors and nurses from St. Croix Medical Center for all their kindness and care.

Thank you to Father Mullen for being there for us, and his comforting words; thank you to The Legion members and all who made the service so beautiful; to the ladies of St. Dominic’s for the luncheon; thanks to the Minnesota Cremation Society and Dennis Doriett. May God bless you all.

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Bertha Anna Springer, 89, Balsam Lake, died April 20, 2010, at the Comforts of Home in St. Croix Falls.

Bertha Anna Neilson was born Aug. 23, 1920, in Rochester, Minn., to Carl W. and Bertha K. (Carstensen) Nielsen who had immigrated to the United States from Denmark. She was the third of four daughters, Kamilla, Rose, Bertha and Martha. Bertha loved spending time with her family and friends, gardening and canning.

Bertha is survived by her daughter, Geraldine Monson; grandchildren, Peggy Nelson, Shari Potts, Jerry Miller, Doug Miller, David Miller, Kevin Monson, Scott Monson, Pat Stage, Dean Stage, Bobby Miller and Joey Miller; 19 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sister, Rose Ryberg; nieces, nephews, cousins and other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Francis Miller; second husband, Walter Springer; sons, Ronald Springer, Robert Miller and Richard Miller; and sisters, Martha and Kamilla.

The funeral service will be held Saturday, April 24, at 11 a.m., at the Kolstad Family Funeral Home in Centuria. The family will greet visitors at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Rev. Roger Kastelle will officiate the service. Music will be provided by Dorene Hendrickson and Karen Eitland.

Bertha will be laid to rest at St. John’s Cemetery following the funeral service. Casketbearers will be Pat Stage, Dean Stage, Derek Nelson, Tyler Maysack, Ron Broen and Doug Miller.

To express online condolences, please visit www.kolstadfamilyfuneralhome.com The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Howard W. Giller, 82, Mora, Minn., formerly of Lewis, died April 8, 2010, at the Villa Health Care Center of Mora, Minn.

Howard was born Jan. 20, 1928, in Bone Lake, to Martin and Bertha (Larson) Giller. He was the second of five siblings and attended country school until the third grade. At the age of 9, he started hauling milk with his father to help support the family.

Later in life, he joined the Army and served his country, working as a mechanic in the motor pool. Upon returning home, he met Mary Ann Bocke, and they married Oct. 18, 1955, in St. Paul, Minn., and later moved to Wisconsin.

To this union, three children were born: Darla, Debbie and Vickie.

Howard was employed with many jobs in his working career, but doing mechanical work was his favorite.

He was a jack of all trades. There wasn’t anything he could not fix or do, extraordinary for someone who only had a third-grade education.

His hobbies included hunting, fishing and listening to old-time music.

He was preceded in death by parents, Martin and Bertha; one sister, Mildred; two brothers, Virgil and Eugene; wife, Mary Ann; and son-in-law, Harold.

Howard is survived by children, Carol Morse of Mora, Minn., Conway (Butch) Monfeldt of St. Paul Park, Joyce (Jerry) Johnson of Siren, Darla (James) Peppin of Mora, Debbie (Don) Harron of Grasston, Vickie (David) Riegert of Little Falls, Minn.; brother, Merlyn of Lusk, Wyo.; 16 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Private family service will be held at the Lewis Cemetery at a later date.

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Kim Gary Sundquist, 55, a resident of the University Good Samaritan Center, Minneapolis, Minn., died April 16, 2010.

Kim was born on May 12, 1954, in Grantsburg to Marlin Woodrow and Norma Pauline Sundquist.

Kim was a graduate of Grantsburg High School in 1972. He joined the U.S. Army and served as a medical records technician for three years at the U.S. Army Hospital in Vicenza, Italy.

Kim married Paula Bell in 1977. To this union two children were born, Jessica Bell and Marlin Daniel. Kim enjoyed the outdoors and outdoor sports.

Kim was preceded in death by his parents, Marlin and Norma Sundquist.

He is survived by his children, Jessica Sundquist and Marlin Sundquist; his grandsons, Dayen and Tristan; sisters, Gail (Ron) Smetana and Jackie Roiger; brother, Jim (Caren) Sundquist; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be Thursday, April 22, at 2 p.m. (visitation 1 – 2 p.m.) at Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Homes, Siren Chapel, with Pastor Emory Johnson officiating. Music will be provided by Erin Spohn and Linda Dahl. Interment will follow at the Riverside Cemetery in Grantsburg. Casket bearers will be Patrick Johnson, Douglas Sundquist, Scott Smetana, Bill Tietz, Gary Nelson and Mike Brown. Military honors will be provided by the Brask-Fossum-Janke American Legion Post No. 185 and the Spooner State Honor Guard. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Homes, Siren, was entrusted with arrangements.

Pearl L. Johnson, 88, resident of Wausau, formerly of Frederic, died on April 15, 2010, at the Aspirus Hospital in Wausau.

Pearl was born Nov. 6, 1921, in Frederic, to Nellie and Vern Hansen.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Johnson; as well as both parents; and her three siblings, Glenn Hansen, Guy Hansen and Velva Oakland.

Pearl is survived by her daughter, Julie (Don) Brekke; son, Charles Johnson; three grandchildren, Aaron Brekke, Abby Johnson and Taylor Johnson; two nephews, Dr. Robert Strom and Ted Taylor; three nieces, Sherry Elder, Kathy Phillipich and Jeri Oakland.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 17, at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Frederic, with the Rev. Arveda “Freddie” Kirk officiating. Music was provided by organist Betty Amundson and soloist Eunice Early. Pallbearers included Kenny Hackett, James Brekke, Curtis Brekke, Gene Johnson, Wallace Koel and Robert Coen. Interment took place at Mudhen Lake Cemetery in Falun after lunch.

Refer to the Web site at www.rowefh.com for additional information or call Bruce Rowe at 715-327-4475.

Rowe Funeral Home of Frederic was entrusted with arrangements.

John Day (JD) Whitaker A graveside service will be held Saturday, April 24, 11 a.m. at Wolf Creek Cemetery. Family and friends welcome.

Siren, WI • 715-349-4800

Zoe B. Emerson Zoe B. Emerson, 71, Wolf Creek, died Tuesday, April 20, 2010, with her loving family at her side at the St. Croix Regional Medical Center, in St. Croix Falls.

Funeral services for Zoe will be held at the First Lutheran Church in Cushing, and she will be laid to rest at the Wolf Creek Cemetery following the funeral service.

The time and date of the service is still pending.

Please feel free to contact the Kolstad Family Funeral Home, First Lutheran Church in Cushing or visit www.kolstadfamilyfuneralhome.com for updated information. A complete obituary will be published at a later date.

The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

The family of Mike Marion would like to thank all the friends and relatives for all their support. Thank you for the cards, flowers and memorials. Special thanks to Pastor Steve Ward for the wonderful graveside service and to Brad Alden and Pastor Ward for the beautiful songs.

Thanks to the Burnett Medical Center, the doctors and the staff, the Lakeview Ladies Circle for the wonderful lunch. Thanks to the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home for the arrangements and their help and kindness shown to us. May God bless you all.

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Eugene (Bud) Larry Christopherson, 75, died at his home north of Falun, on Sunday, April 11, 2010.

Bud was born at home in West Marshland Township to Stanley and Elsie Johnson Christopherson on July 11, 1934.

Bud started first grade at North Fork Grade School, attended Falun Grade School, graduating from Grantsburg High School in 1952.

After graduation he bought a milk route and hauled milk for the Falun Creamery. He worked at McNally Brothers, Shoholm’s and for Bennie Anderson. Bud enlisted in the U.S. Army on Aug. 9, 1955, completing his basic training at Fort Chaffee, Ark. From there he was transferred to Fort Eustis, Va., for eight weeks. He served 19 months in Korea and four months in France. He received his honorable discharge Aug. 9, 1958.

After returning home from the Army, he bought back his milk route. After that he drove truck for Falun/Grantsburg Lumber, Anderson Brothers and Penta Wood Products. Bud also worked as a heavyequipment operator for the Burnett County Highway Department. In 1976, he went into business for himself and ran a small gravel hauling business and dug graves. He retired in 1994.

Bud married Sena Borup Sept. 25, 1965. They lived on a small hobby farm north of Falun.

Together, they enjoyed traveling on their 1970 Harley, which they later traded their two wheels for a 1929 Model A Ford. They enjoyed many short day trips. A few of Bud’s passions were a variety of hunting and gardening. He was a huge fan of girls basketball, softball and volleyball. There was nothing he enjoyed more than cheering “his girls” on.

Bud was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Marlys Lindahl.

He is survived by his wife, Sena; sisters-in-law, Nina Malmen and Annette (Dale) Hanson; nieces, Debbie (Mike) Tighe, Robyn (Lee) Byers, Cindy (Brian) Stewart, Ruth (Ralph) Meier, Blenda Renville and Mona (Mark) Haren; nephews, Bruce (Debbie) and Mark Hanson; aunt, Eleanor; along with many other family members, cousins and many friends.

Memorial services were held Friday, April 16, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Carl Heidel officiating. Music was provided by Erin Spohn and Milton Johnson. Interment was held at Lakeview/Mudhen Lake Cemetery in Daniels Township. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Homes, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

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CHURCH NEWS A tough childhood can lead to success later in life

world knows, however, that Mrs. Roosevelt rose above her emotional shackles. As Wilson said,”From some inner wellspring, Mrs. Roosevelt summoned a tough, unyielding courage, tempered by remarkable self-control and self-discipline ...”

That “inner wellspring” has another appropriate name: compensation!

Obviously, one’s attitude toward a handicap determines its impact on one’s life. It has become popular to blame adverse circumstances for irresponsible behavior (e.g., poverty causes crime, broken homes produce juvenile delinquents, a sick society imposes drug addiction on its youth). There is some truth in this assumption, since people in those difficult circumstances are more likely to behave in destructive ways. But they are not forced to do so. To say that adverse conditions cause irresponsible behavior is to remove all responsibility from the shoulders of the individual. The excuse is hollow.

We must each decide what we will do with inner doubt and outer hardship.

The application to an individual family should be obvious. If a child has gone through a traumatic experience or is physically disadvantaged, his or her parents need not give up hope. They should identify his or her strengths and natural abilities, which can be used to overcome the hurdle. The problem that seems so formidable today may become the inspiration for greatness tomorrow.

•••

QUESTION: Do childhood traumas inevitably twist and warp a person in the adult years?

DR. DOBSON: No. It is well known that difficult childhoods leave some people wounded and disadvantaged, but for others, they fuel great achievement and success. The difference appears to be a function of individual temperaments and resourcefulness.

In a classic study called “Cradles of Eminence,” Victor and Mildred Goertzel investigated the home backgrounds of 300 highly successful people. The researchers sought to identify the early experiences that may have contributed to remarkable achievement. All of the subjects were well known for their accomplishments; they included Einstein, Freud, Churchill and many others.

The backgrounds of these people proved very interesting. Three-fourths of them came from troubled childhoods, enduring poverty, broken homes or parental abuse. One-fourth had physical handicaps.

Most of those who became writers and playwrights had watched their own parents embroiled in psychological dramas of one sort or another. The researchers concluded that the need to compensate for disadvantages was a major factor in the drive toward personal achievement.

One of the best illustrations of this phenomenon is seen in the life of Eleanor Roosevelt, a former first lady. Being orphaned at 10, she underwent a childhood of utter anguish. She was very homely and never felt she really belonged to anybody. According to Victor Wilson, Newhouse News Service, “She was a rather humorless introvert, a young woman unbelievably shy, unable to overcome her personal insecurity and with a conviction of her own inadequacy.” The

Dr. James

Dobson Focus on the Family

QUESTION: We have a 5-year-old son who has been diagnosed with ADHD. He is really difficult to handle, and I have no idea how to manage him. I know he has a neurological problem; I don’t feel right about making him obey like we do our other children. It is a big problem for us. What do you suggest?

DR. DOBSON: I understand your dilemma, but I urge you to discipline your son. Every youngster needs the security of defined limits, and the ADHD boy or girl is no exception. Such a child should be held responsible for his or her behavior, although the approach may be a little different. For example, most children can be required to sit on a chair for disciplinary reasons, whereas some very hyperactive children would not be able to remain there. Similarly, corporal punishment is sometimes ineffective with a highly excitable little bundle of electricity. As with every aspect of parenthood, disciplinary measures for the ADHD child must be suited to his or her unique characteristics and needs.

••• Dr. Dobson is founder and chairman emeritus of the nonprofit organization Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, Colo. 80995 (www.focusonthefamily.org). Questions and answers are excerpted from “Complete Marriage and Family Home Reference Guide” and “Bringing Up Boys,” both published by Tyndale House. COPYRIGHT 2009 JAMES DOBSON INC., DISTRIBUTED BY UNIVERSAL UCLICK, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, Mo. 64106; 816581-7500

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DAEFFLER’S QUALITY MEATS, INC. Wholesale & Retail Meats Custom Butchering & Processing Phone 715-327-4456

INTER-COUNTY CO-OP PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION Printers & Publishers Office Supplies

Frederic, Wis. - 715-327-4236 Shell Lake, Wis. - 715-468-2314 Siren, Wis. - 715-349-2560 St. Croix Falls, Wis. - 715-483-9008

STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES

Corey T. Arnold, Agent Frederic, Wis. Phone 715-327-8076

BEAN’S COUNTRY GRIDDLE Hwys. 35 & 48 Downtown Frederic Phone 715-327-5513

NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN ELECTRIC CO.

“Your Electric Servant” Serving Polk & Burnett Counties “Use Energy Wisely”

WEBSTER CASHCO BUILDING SUPPLIES Complete Lumber & Building Supplies

CARLSON-ROWE FUNERAL HOME

Phone 715-866-4238 Hwy. 35 N. Webster, Wis. Tom & Becky O’Brien, Owners

MEDICINE SHOPPE

HOPKINS SAND & GRAVEL, INC.

Frederic, Wis. 715-327-4475 110 Oak Street Frederic, Wis. 715-327-4208 Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5 Not Open On Saturday Duane Lindh

HAULING

• Gravel • Sand • Rock • Top Soil • Trackhoe 715-472-2717 Mobile 715-491-1861 1065 290th Ave. Frederic, Wis.

LUCK VAN METER’S MEATS

Government Inspected Slaughtering and Processing, Sausage making • Ham and Bacon Cured and Smoked Sides and Quarters of Beef and Pork Available Old-fashioned Fresh Meat Counter Tim Van Meter and Ross Anderson, Owners Luck, WI 54853 Plant 715-472-2141

Sand, Gravel, Ready-Mix, Concrete, Black Dirt, Dozer Work, Landscaping & Septic Tanks Installed

ALPHA BASS LAKE LUMBER • Complete Line of Building Supplies & Lumber • Cabot’s Stains Grantsburg, Wis. 715-488-2471 or 715-327-8766

BURNETT DAIRY CO-OP 1988 World Champion Cheesemaker Earl Wilson, Cheese Plant Mgr. Clif Gipp, Ag. Supply Mgr. for Feed, Propane & Fertilizer Alpha, Wis. 715-689-2468 • 715-689-2467

CUSHING CUSHING COOPERATIVE SOCIETY Feed Mill - Grain Dept.

Cushing, Wis. 715-648-5215

Hwy. 35 North Webster, Wis. Phone 715-866-4157 M.P.R.S. #03059

SWEDBERG-TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME Webster, Wis. Phone 715-866-7131

BRUCE’S AUTO REPAIR & TOWING

Churches 12/09

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Wrecker - Flatbed Air Conditioning & Computerized Car Service - Cold Weather Starts

Webster, Wis. 715-866-4100 Days • 715-866-8364 Eves.

SIREN OLSEN & SON

Your Full-Service Drugstore Siren, Wis. Phone 715-349-2221

Any area business wishing to help sponsor the church listings should contact the Leader at 715-327-4236.

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Church Directory ADVENTIST

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST - FREDERIC

609 Benson Road. Pastor Curtis Denney Sat. Worship 11 a.m.; Sabbath Schl. 9:30 a.m.

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE VALLEY

Senior Pastor Bob Morton 1259 Hwy. 35 S., St. Croix Falls Sunday Worship: 8:30, 9:45 & 11 a.m.

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

WORD OF LIFE CHURCH

Meeting in homes. Elders: Cliff Bjork, Jon Zens, 715-483-1357 and 715-755-3048 Sun. Fellowship - 10 a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

LUTHERAN

LUTHERAN

BALSAM LUTHERAN CHURCH

1115 Mains Crossing, 1/2 Mile South Hwy. 8 On 110th St.; Pastor Matt Faarem Sun. Worship 9 a.m.; Sun. School 10:15 a.m.

Wed. Bible Study 8:30 a.m.; Wed. LOGOS 3:20 p.m.

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN (WELS)

Gene E. Jahnke, Pastor, 715-635-7672, Hm. 715-354-7787, Hwy. 70 at 53, Spooner Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School & Bible Classes For All - 10:45 a.m.

BETHANY LUTHERAN - BRANSTAD

Pastor Jay Ticknor, 715-463-5746 3 miles So. of Grantsburg on Hwy. 87 Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

BETHANY LUTHERAN - SIREN

Hwy. 35, 1/2 blk. N. Main St. Interim Pastor Andrew Hinwood Pastoral Serv. 715-349-5280 Sun. Schl. 8:15 a.m.; Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.

BETHESDA LUTHERAN - DRESSER (LCMC) www.bethesdalutheran.ws

Pastor Mark Richardson, 715-755-2562 Pastor Mike Winick 1947 110th Ave., Dresser Contemporary Serv. 8:30 a.m.; Adult Ed & Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Trad. Serv. 10:30 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; 715-472-8153, Office/Kit. - 715-472-2535 Sun. Schl. & Adult Bible Study 9 a.m.; Fellowship 10 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

CHRIST LUTHERAN (LCMS)

Pipe Lake CTH G & T, 715-822-3096 Pastor Steve Miller Sun. Serv. 10:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m. during schl. yr.; Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sun. www.christlutheranpipelake.com

CLAM FALLS LUTHERAN (AALC)

Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt - 715-653-2630 Communion 1st Sunday Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

FAITH LUTHERAN - BALSAM LAKE

faithlutheran@lakeland.ws Pastor Diane Norstad 715-485-3800; CTH I & Mill Street Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:40 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st & last Sundays

FAITH LUTHERAN - GRANTSBURG

Pastor Victor St. George, 715-463-5388 Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School 10:45 a.m.

FIRST EVAN. LUTHERAN

5561 Chestnut St., Taylors Falls, MN 651-465-5265 Traditional Wor. 8:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. & Youth 9:45 a.m.; Adult Learning 10 a.m.; Contemp. Wor. 11 a.m.

FIRST LUTHERAN - CUSHING

Pastor Dorothy Sandahl, 715-648-5323 or 715-648-5324 Sun. Wor. 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.

FRISTAD LUTHERAN - CENTURIA

ELCA - 501 Hwy. 35, 715-646-2357, Mel Rau, Pastor Sun. Wor. & Holy Communion - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:40 a.m.

GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN - ELCA

Rt. 1, Balsam Lake, WI (Fox Creek) Pastor Neal Weltzen; GT Office - 715-857-5580, Parsonage - 715-822-3001, TR Office - 715-822-3001 Wors. Serv. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m.; Holy Communion - 1st Sun. of each month

GRACE LUTHERAN - WEST SWEDEN

Phone 715-327-4340, 715-327-8384, 715-327-8090 Pastor David Almlie 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 - 10:45 a.m.

Communion - 1st & 3rd Sun.

LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTH. - ELCA

CTH H, 1/2 mi. N. of CTH A & H on H Church Off. 715-635-7791 Roger Pittman, Pastor Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Worship Serv. 10 a.m.

LAKETOWN LUTHERAN - CUSHING

Pastor Dorothy Sandahl Sun. Wor. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:30 a.m.

LUCK LUTHERAN

510 Foster Ave. E. Office 715-472-2605; Home 715-472-8424 Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

MILLTOWN LUTHERAN

113 W. Main St.. W., Phone 715-825-2453 Pastor Danny G. Wheeler 9:15 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School

NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Emory Johnson, Interim Pastor at Siren High School Auditorium Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

NORTH VALLEY LUTHERAN

METHODIST

METHODIST

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST

Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Sunday School - 11 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER

Pastor Father Daniel Bodin, 651-465-7345 25293 Redwing Ave., Shafer, MN Sunday 9 a.m.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Worship - 9 a.m.; Sun. School - 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Michael J. Tupa, 715-866-7321 Cedar & Muskey Ave. - Webster Mass Sun 10:45 a.m., Wed. 5:45 p.m. (SeptMay), Fri. 9 a.m. (Summer) Sat. 8:15 p.m. on Sept. 1

DANBURY UNITED METHODIST

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST GRANTSBURG

Pastor Maggie Isaacson, 715-825-3559 3 mi. W. of Milltown on “G” Sun. Wor. - 9:15 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sun. Worship - 9 a.m.

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN, (LCMS) WEBSTER

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m.

404 Wis. Ave., Amery, 715-268-7717 Father John Drummy, Pastor Sat. Mass 4 p.m., Sun. Mass 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Sat., 3:30 p.m. or by appt.

Rev. Jody Walter, Interim, Phone 715-327-8608; Church Phone 715-866-7191 Sun. Wors. - 9:15 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

PEACE LUTHERAN - DRESSER (ELCA)

LAKEVIEW UNITED - HERTEL

2355 Clark Road, Dresser, WI, 715-755-2515 Web site: plcdresser.org Pastor Wayne Deloach, Intern Lori Peper Sun. Wor. 8:30 & 11 a.m., Sun. Schl. 9:35 a.m.

PILGRIM LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (ELCA)

Pastor Catherine Burnette 507 Wisconsin Ave. N., 715-327-8012 Sunday Schl. 9 a.m.; Sunday Wor. - 10 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org

REDEEMER EV. LUTHERAN

(Wisconsin Synod) Pastor Gene DeVries 200 N. Adams St., St. Croix Falls Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 8:30 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN (Wis. Synod) 350 Michigan Ave., Centuria Sun. Wor. - 10:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10 a.m.

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN - LUCK 1614 CTH, North Luck Office Ph.715-472-2605; Dial-A-Devotion 715-472-2345 Sun. Worship - 9 a.m.

SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN

(Missouri Synod) 140 Madison St. South, St. Croix Falls Pastor Mark K. Schoen Sun. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun.School - 10:30 a.m.

TRINITY LUTHERAN - ELCA

10 mi. W. of Cumberland on Hwy. 48 (McKinley) - Pastor Neal Weltzin GT Office 715-857-5580, Parsonage 715-822-3001, TR Office - 715-822-3001 Wor. Serv. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:15 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st Sunday

TRINITY LUTHERAN LCMS, DANBURY Rev. Jody Walter, Interim Home 715-327-8608; Church 715-866-7191 Sunday Worship Service - 7:45 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

TRINITY LUTHERAN - FALUN

Hwy. 70 East, 715-689-2271, Pastor: Carl Heidel Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Communion -Every Sunday

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN OSCEOLA

300 Seminole Ave. (CTH M) Mark Kock, Pastor, 715-294-2828 Sunday Worship at 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School (ages 4 thru 12th grade), Fellowship, Adult Bible Class at 9:15 a.m.

WEST DENMARK LUTHERAN

Pastors Mike & Linda Rozumalski 1 mi. west of Luck on N, 2478 170th St., Luck Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Fellowship 9:45 a.m.; Worship 10:30 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 and Roger Kampstra Services begin at 9:30 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE (AALC)

Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt - 715-653-2630 5 mi. E. of Frederic on W, 2 mi. south on I; Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st Sunday

GRACE UNITED - WEBSTER

Holytrinity@wisconsinumc.org 1606 165th Ave., CTH I, Centuria Paul Foulke, Pastor, 715-485-3363 Sun. Wor. - 9 a.m.

Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-294-2243 255 E. 10th Ave., Osceola Masses: Sun. 10:30 a.m., Tues. 5 p.m.

Thurs. at 10 a.m. at Osc. Nursing Home

ASSEMBLY

Pastor Jack Starr Wor. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - during worship hour

ASSEMBLY

LEWIS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST Tom Cook, Pastor Worship 8:45 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

Pastor Don Wiltshire, 715-640-6400 Centuria - Phone 715-646-2172 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

McKINLEY UNITED METHODIST

OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH

Pastor Annie Tricker Sun. Wor. 11 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

Potluck dinner 1st Sunday

OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST

CENTURIA ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Pastor Larry Mederich, 715-294-4332 www.occconnect.org Mtg. @ St. Croix Art Barn; Sun. Serv. - 9 a.m.

Nursery and children church

SIREN ASSEMBLY OF GOD

oumc@centurytel.net 306 River Street, Osceola, 715-755-2275 Pastor Mark Gilbert Adult Class - 8:30 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st Sunday

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.

ST. CROIX FALLS UNITED METHODIST

EVANGELICAL

Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship Service - 10 a.m.

Sun. School is at 9 a.m., Nursery available

EVANGELICAL

TRADE RIVER EVAN. FREE

Pastor Arveda “Freddie” Kirk, 715-327-4436 Early Wor. 8:30 a.m.; Sun. Wor. 10 a.m.

Souper service Wed. 5:15 p.m.

Pastor Dale VanDeusen, 715-488-2296 or 715-488-2653 20296 Hwy. 87, Grantsburg Morning Worship - 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School - 10:45 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services

SIREN UNITED METHODIST

APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY (EFCA)

ST. LUKE UNITED - FREDERIC

Tom Cook, Pastor Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship - 10:15 a.m. (Nursery available)

TAYLORS FALLS UNITED METHODIST

Pastor Bruce Tanner, 715-268-2176 942 U.S. Hwy. 8, Amery Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m.

WOLF CREEK UNITED METHODIST

Pastor Greg Lund, 715-327-8767 700 Churchwood Lane; 505 Old CTH W Sun. Schl. - 9 a.m.; Morn. Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services

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.

Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship - 8:15 a.m.

COVENANT

COVENANT

CALVARY COVENANT - ALPHA

Pastor Scott Sagel, 715-689-2541 Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Wor. 10:30 p.m.; Elevator provided, welcome

SIREN COVENANT

Pastor Dave Guertin 7686 Lofty Pines Drive, Siren, 715-349-5601 Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

UNITED COVENANT - CLEAR LAKE

Pastor Gary Tonn Praise Time 8 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:20 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 Daniel Bodin 490 Bench St., Taylors Falls, 651-465-7345 Sat. Vigil 5:30 p.m.; Sun. 7:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Tues. - Thurs. 7:30 a.m.

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP

FREDERIC EVAN. FREE CHURCH

BAPTIST

2393 210th Ave., St. Croix Falls Pastor Willis Christenson, 715-483-9464 Sunday School - 10 a.m.; Worship Service - 11 a.m.

FAITH FELLOWSHIP

Hwy. 35 and CTH N., Luck Bill McEachern Pastor, 715-485-3973 Sun. Bible study - 9 a.m.; Sun. Wor. - 10 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - AMERY

131 Broadway St., 715-268-2223; www.fbcamery.org Pastor Charlie Butt, Lead Pastor Sunday Worship: 9 - 10:15 a.m. & 10:30 -11:45 a.m.; Childrens church ages 3-4 Sun. Schl. for Pre-K to 5th; Sun. Schl. for Jr./Sr. high meet in teen center Nursery available

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. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 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

NAZARENE

NAZARENE

510 S. Vincent, St. Croix Falls Pastor Lori Ward, 715-483-3696 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:45 a.m. & Wed. 6:30 p.m.

FAITH COMMUNITY

7535 Peet St., Danbury, 715-656-4010 Reverend R.A. Luebke Adult Bible Service 9 a.m.; Services: Sun. 10 a.m.; Sunday School during church service.

NONDENOMINATIONAL

NONDENOMINATIONAL

CENTERPOINT CHURCH “Come as you are”

FIRST BAPTIST - MILLTOWN

NEW LIFE COMMUNITY - AMERY

Danbury - 7586 St. Rd. 77, 715-866-7321 Pastor - Father Michael J. Tupa Mass - Wed. 5 p.m. (Summer), Fri. 9 a.m. (Sept.-May).

Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appt.

Pastor Marlon Mielke, 715-825-3186 Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., 7 p.m.

Interim Pastor Craig Jorgenson Sun. Worship 10 a.m.; Children’s Church: K to 6th Grade

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES

FIRST BAPTIST - TAYLORS FALLS, MN

Meets at Dresser Elem. School, Dresser Pastor Michael Brand, 715-417-2468 Adult Class 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 9:45 a.m.; Nursery available

FIRST BAPTIST - WEBSTER

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

Minister Garret Derouin, 715-866-7157 Musky & Birch St., Avail. in office 9 a.m. - noon, Tues.-Fri.; Sun. Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Kevin Miller Associate Pastor Roger Inouye Sunday School - (all ages) - 9:30 a.m.

Church Serv. - 10:45 a.m.

SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

CHURCH OF CHRIST - WEBSTER

Pastor Dick Enerson, www.centerpointstcroix.com 715-294-1833, Meeting at SCF High Schl. - Main entrance 740 Maple Drive, St. Croix Falls Sunday Worship 10 - 11:15 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - FALUN

ZION LUTHERAN - MARKVILLE

PRESBYTERIAN

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CALVARY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

Pastor Martin Weigand - 715-294-3489 Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Adult Bible Class 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

PRESBYTERIAN

Pastor Andy McDaniel, 715-327-8402 Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Wor. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.; www.tradelakebaptistchurch.org

EUREKA BAPTIST

Pastor David Sollitt 715-857-5411 or 715-268-2651 Worship Service - 9 a.m.; Sunday School-10:15 a.m.

Located across from elemen. school on West St., Pastor, Dr. Kevin Schumann; 651-465-7171 Sun. Morn. - Sun. Schl. for all ages - 9 a.m.

Morn. Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.

Pastor David Almlie, 715-327-8384, 715-327-8090 Fellowship - 10:30 a.m., Sun. Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST - BALSAM LK.

Balsam Lake - Rev. John A. Drummy, Pastor - 405-2253 Mass: Sat. eves. 6 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 a.m.; Tues. 5:30 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m.Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:30 a.m. Sun. or by appt.

ZION LUTHERAN - TRADE LAKE

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.

Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church, 28005 Old Towne Rd., Chisago Lakes, MN hcomm.org Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

BAPTIST

ZION LUTHERAN - EAST FARMINGTON (WELS )

Pastor Tim Faust Worship - 11 a.m.; Sun. School - 10 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st & 3rd Sunday

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

Pastor Father Michael J. Tupa CTHs A & H - 715-866-7321 Crescent Lake Voyager Village area.

Mass Sun. 8:15 a.m., Thurs. 11:30 a.m.

Reconciliation as per bulletin and by appt.

ST. DOMINIC - FREDERIC & IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - GRANTSBURG CATHOLIC MASS SCHED. Pastor: Rev. Dennis M. Mullen, 715-327-8119 St. Dominic: Sat. 4:30 p.m.; Sun. 10:30 a.m.

Immaculate Conception: Sun. 8:30 a.m.

Call the office for daily & holy day Mass times

ST. ANNE PARISH

Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-247-3310 139 Church Hill Rd., Somerset Mass Sun. 8:30 a.m.; Wed. 9 a.m.

Sacrament of Penance Sun. 8 a.m.

Church Phone 715-866-4111; Rev. Merrill Olson - Pastor Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Wor. - 10:45 a.m (Nursery Provided)

GRACE CHURCH OF OSCEOLA “The Cure for the Common Church”

722 Seminole Ave., Osceola Pastor Dr. Kent Haralson; 715-294-4222 or 715-755-3454; info@gracechurchosceola.com Sun.: Praise & Worship Serv. 9 am., Adult Bible Study 10:45 a.m., Children’s Sun. Schl. 10:45 a.m.

GRACE BAPTIST - GRANTSBURG

716 S. Robert St., Grantsburg, 715-463-5699 Sr. Pastor Brad Moore David Ahlquist, Assoc. Pastor Sun. Wor. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY

NEW WINE CHURCH - CENTURIA 309 5th Street, 715-338-2751 Pastors Randy and Pam Stone Sunday 10 a.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m.

NORTHERN PINES FRIENDS WORSHIP GROUP 715-733-0481 or 715-733-0480 for time of meeting.

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

RIVER VALLEY CHRISTIAN

1289 160th St. (Hwy. 65), St. Croix Falls 715-483-5378 Pastors Dan and Claudia Denissen Sunday Adult Bible Class 9 a.m. (No child care available) Worship and Children’s Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

church directory

ADVENTIST

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Grantsburg High School honor roll A honor roll Seniors Jessica Clover, Carinna Coy, Casey Crawford, Jordan Heinecke, Jessika Ilgen, Kelsey Lien, Michelle Lund, Anne Palmquist, John Schneider Jr., Kallie Thoreseon, Cody Tromberg, Sarah Wald, Larissa Wihelm and Matthew Wood.

Fickbohm, Lucas Henneman, Thomas Labatt, Daniel Larsen, Paul Lewis, Amanda Lindus, Kaelah Maslow, Nicole McKenzie, Shelby Morgan, Kaitlyn Muellner, David Ohnstad, Felicia Paulzine, Kyle Roberts, Hannah Rod, Nicola Schiesser, Mathew Swenson, Nicole Ticknorand Gabrille Witzany.

Juniors Will Carlson, Emily Cole, Lauren Finch, Gilbert Haley, Chelsea Hane, Haley Johnson, Seth Johnson, Steven McKinley, Gavin Meyer, Tiffany Meyer, Kortney Morrin, Brent Myers, Dianna Olson, Lydia Pfluger, Dylan Roberts, McKenzie Ryan, Carissa Skifstad, Erin Stavne, Emily Swenson, Cherissa Vollendorf and Tabitha Wanless.

Freshmen Stephanie Anderson, Liliana Benge Briggs, Jordan Buggert, Kayla Casey, Elizabeth Corbin, Grace Corbin, Melissa Dahl, Arikka Davison, Chelsey Goepfert, Jonathan Haley, Sean Handy, Catherine LaMere, Aimee Lerud, Kassandra Lien, Dakota Linke, Stacey McKenzie, Jenna Michel, Tiffani Moyer, Connor Myers, Kylie Pewe, Jacob Radtke, Brandon Roufs, Bryce Ryan, Samantha Schwieger, Bradley Taylor, Brady Thompson, Hannah VanSlyke, Jacob Wald and Mariah Zastrow.

Sophomores Daniel Biorn, Benjamin Davis, Breanna

E V E RY M O N .

Amery Senior Center

• Wii golf, 9 a.m.

Frederic Senior Center

• Spades, 1 p.m.

E V E RY TU E S .

B honor roll Seniors Lauren Allen-Shoebroek, Jessica Banks, Jenna Brust, Kody Capistrant, Cody Crawford, Heather Davison, Cara Downard, Lindsey Fallstrom, Tais Figueria, Robert Finch, Jennifer Langevin, Allen Lindus, Christopher Olson, Ethan Prazak, Lauren Romanowski, Derek Sando, Leah Ticknor and Aimee Vantatenhove.

Juniors Derek Bertelsen, Jordan Christopherson, Andrew Falk, Lisa Gaffney, Noah Gausman, Jessica Hoffman, Anna Horky, Valerie Jensen, Kyle Johnson, Alyssa Landsberger, Cory Niles, Christine Peterson, Jonathan Radtke, Tyler Sanvig, Jordan Shearer and Rachel Thornock.

E V E RY W E D.

E V E RY T H U R S .

• Pokeno, 1 p.m.

St. Croix Falls Senior Center

• Exercise, 10-11 a.m.

• Skipbo, 11 a.m.-Noon • 500 Cards & Dominoes, 12:30-4 p.m.

•!Mini Flea Market, 2nd Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

•!Exercise, 10-11a.m.

•!Skipbo, 11 a.m.-Noon • 500, 6:30-10 p.m.

• Dime Bingo, 12:30 p.m.

•!Dining at Five Every 2nd Thursday, 5 p.m., 715-866-5300 • Cards & Pool, 7-9 p.m.

• Ruby’s, Siren, 10 a.m.-4 p.m

TOPS

• Good Sam, St. Croix Falls, 5:45 p.m., 715-483-3666 •!First Baptist Church, Webster, 9:30 a.m., 715-349-2332

E V E RY SAT.

•!Pokeno, 1 p.m.

• Cribbage, a.m., 715-349-7810 • 500 Cards, 1 p.m., 715-349-7810

Food Shelf

E V E RY F R I .

• Bingo Every 2nd & 4th Friday, 1 p.m.

• 500, 6:30 p.m.

• Dime Bingo, 1 p.m., 715-349-7810

• AA Meeting, 7 p.m.

Freshmen Shepard Berreth-Doran, Zachary Emerson, Jessica Glover, Zachary Graves, Cierra Hess, Nicole Johnson, Paige Johnson, Jacob Langevin, Johanna Lauer, Scott Morley, Brandon Ryan and Jennifer Schwieger.

Sophomores Anika Ames, Zachery Arnold, Haley

Siren Senior Center

Webster Senior Center

Burkhardt, April Campana, Seth Coy, Rachel Diffee, Benjamin Dorff, Joseph Engelhart, Kali Fleischauer, Elizabeth Gaffney, Nolan Hanson, Alexander Jones, Jeffrey Konz, Carly Larson, Nicholas Lindgren, Devin McDaniel, Stephanie Miklya, Christina Moore, Cora Olson, Carl Palmquist, Isaac Peterson, Damien Rasmussen, Jillian Thayer, Dillon VanderVelden, Matthew VanDeusen and Craig Vollendorf.

• Spades, 1 p.m., 715-349-7810 • Bridge, 10 a.m.-Noon

•!Ruby’s, Siren, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

• Food Shelf, Frederic, 2-6 p.m.

•!Luck Senior Center, 5 p.m., 715-472-2341 • Trinity Lutheran Church, Osceola, 8:30 a.m., 715-755-3123

VFW

•!Comforts of Home, Frederic, 5:30 p.m.

• Siren Auxiliary, 2nd Wed., the hall, 7:30 p.m.

• Frederic #249 Every 3rd Thurs., Golden Oaks, 7 p.m.

American Legion Auxiliary

E V E RY T H U R S .

Meat Raffles

• Cushing Legion At Suzy Q’s, 6:30 p.m.

• Siren Lions At Midtown Tavern, 5 p.m.

E V E RY T H U R S .

• Danbury Fire & Lions Club, Yellow River Saloon, 5 p.m.

E V E RY F R I .

• Fishbowl Sportsmen’s Club At Smitty’s Saloon, 5-7 p.m.

• Snowciables At Thirsty Otter, 6 p.m.

• Grantsburg Legion, 6:30 p.m.

E V E RY F R I .

• 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.

E V E RY SAT.

• YLRA At Yellow Lake Lodge, Webster, 3-5 p.m • Siren Lions At Bobbie’s World, 4 p.m.

E V E RY S U N .

• Wonderland At Yellow Lake Golf Course, 4 p.m.

WHAT’S FOR LUNCH???

Menu LOCATION

APRIL 26 - APRIL 30

MONDAY

TUESDAY

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Pizza dippers, peas OR chicken taco salad.

BREAKFAST Eggs and sausage.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, tritaters OR ham salad.

LUNCH Sloppy joes, potato salad, raw veggies, dip OR Oriental salad.

BREAKFAST Pancake on a stick.

LUNCH Turkey stacker, chips, green beans OR tuna salad.

LUNCH Sloppy joe, french fries, corn, applesauce, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Mini corn dogs, buttered noodles, fresh veggies, sliced pears, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Sub sandwich, pasta salad, baked beans, mixed fruit, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Tater tot hot dish, lettuce salad, green bean casserole, pineapple tidbits, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Pizza dippers, baked rice, sliced carrots, cookie, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUCK

BREAKFAST Cereal/waffles.

LUNCH Meatballs & gravy, mashed potatoes, peas, fruit sauce. Alt.: Hot dog, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/egg muffin.

LUNCH Mini corn dogs, corn bread, baked beans, fruit sauce. Alt.: Hamburger, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/long john.

LUNCH Build your own sub, potato chips, corn, fresh fruit. Alt.: Chicken nuggets, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/pancakes.

LUNCH Taco salad, tortilla chips, winter mix, fruit sauce. Alt.: Chicken patty, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/cinnamon roll.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, macaroni & cheese, green beans, fruit sauce.

Alt.: Hot dog, 7-12.

SIREN

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Hot dog, sweet potato fries, beans, veggies, tropical fruit, trail mix. Alt.: Baked cod.

BREAKFAST Waffles, juice and milk.

LUNCH Lunch Brunch: Cheese omelet, French toast sticks, sausage, applesauce, banana, veggies, baked beans, Alt.: Orange-glaze chicken.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Grilled cheese & ravioli, Tostitos, shredded lettuce, carrots, pears. Alt.: Tender wraps.

BREAKFAST Mini pancakes, juice and milk.

LUNCH Spaghetti hotdish, bread, lettuce salad, peas, peaches. Alt.: Turkey/ cheese/marble/reuben.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Hamburger, french fries, veg. beans, veggies, apples & oranges. Alt.: Cook’s choice.

BREAKFAST Breakfast cookie.

LUNCH Cheeseburger, seasoned fries, corn, applesauce. Alt.: Chicken patty.

BREAKFAST Cheese omelets, sausage, 1 slice of toast.

LUNCH Sub sandwich, baked chips, carrots, pears. Alt.: Beef stroganoff.

BREAKFAST Pancake & sausage.

LUNCH Tacos, hard & soft shells, fixings, peas, pineapple, cinnamon rolls.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Hot turkey sandwich, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, peaches.

Alt.: Cheeseburger.

BREAKFAST Cinnamon roll, yogurt cup.

LUNCH Hot dogs, french fries, baked beans, mixed fruits. Alt.: Chili, corn bread muffins.

BREAKFAST

LUNCH Chicken patty, broccoli/cauliflower with cheese.

BREAKFAST Oatmeal and toast.

LUNCH Tacos or fajitas with fixings, soft shell or chips.

BREAKFAST Cook’s choice.

LUNCH Salisbury steak sandwich, fries and juice bar.

BREAKFAST Egg McMuffin.

LUNCH Pizza dippers with sauce and green beans.

BREAKFAST Bagel/cream cheese.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets and rice.

LUNCH Prairie chicken, seasoned noodles, carrots, bread stick, hot cinnamon apple slices.

LUNCH Cook’s choice OR waffles, sausage, blueberry syrup, blueberry muffin, fruit cocktail.

LUNCH Beef and cheddar sub, green beans OR baked fish (fish sticks at Elem.), baked potato, corn, pears.

LUNCH Wild rice soup with chicken, PBJ, corn bread muffin with honey butter, applesauce.

LUNCH Indian taco with all the fixings, fresh veggies, fresh fruit.

FREDERIC GRANTSBURG Each building will have their own breakfast menu.

ST. CROIX FALLS UNITY WEBSTER

Early risers.

WEDNESDAY Donuts.

BREAKFAST

THURSDAY

FRIDAY Combo bar.

BREAKFAST

LUNCH Pizza, raw veggies, dip OR chicken strip salad.

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• The Martins Band (Classic Country), from 4-8 p.m.

• Freeway Jam (Classic Rock), from 8 p.m. to midnight

Raffles, Door Prizes and Silent Auction Items Proceeds to go to American Cancer Society Sponsored by: Luck Medical Clinic & Sundown Saloon.

Meat donated by: Daeffler’s Quality Meats.

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2 p.m.: 2-Person Bags Tournament No Entry Fee: $100 First, $50 Second 3 p.m.: Bingo For Coach Purses, Guns & Cash

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715-472-2502

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Saturday, April 24

50 Sporting Clays at COYLAND Sporting Clays can be shot 9 a.m. till 2 p.m.

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$10.00 back to payout Lewis Class System

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Financial Associate

201 Main St. S. • Luck, WI 54853

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$30.00 Entry Fee

Joel L. Morgan, FIC

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Awards will be presented at South Fork at 5 p.m.

Senior Financial Consultant

715-472-8107 office 800-500-2936 toll-free

Sporting Club

100-BIRD SHOOT

Call 715-866-7261

• Commercial Printing • Office Supplies • Daily UPS Pickup • Fax & Copy Service

• Frederic, 715-327-4236 • Siren, 715-349-2560

3 p.m. to Midnight

KICK-ASS (R)

Phone 715-268-2004

Eye health exams, glaucoma checks, foreign body removal, full line of street wear, safety and sport wear, contact lenses

WEBSTER EYE ASSOCIATES

Fri., Mon.-Thurs.: 5:05, 7:05, 9:05 Sat.-Sun.: 1:05, 3:05, 5:05, 7:05, 9:05

Saturday, April 24

Family Eye Clinic

715-463-2370

Saturday, MAY 1

THE LOSERS (PG-13)

Sorry, no passes or reduced admission tickets.

All shows and show times before 6 p.m. $5.00.

Shows and show times subject to change.

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GRANTSBURG EYE ASSOCIATES

Fri., Mon.-Thurs.: 5:20, 7:20, 9:20 Sat.-Sun.: 1:20, 3:20, 5:20, 7:20, 9:20

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Freewill Offering Proceeds to benefit Polk Co. Interfaith Caregivers & Wycliffe Bible Translators.

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Supplemental funds provided by Polk/Burnett Chapter of Thrivent Financial.

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Students of the Week GRANTSBURG

FREDERIC

Adam Menke has been chosen Frederic Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in third grade and the son of James and Judy Menke. Adam has one brother, Cody, who is in sixth grade. He loves to wrestle and is part of the Bulldogs team. Adam’s favorite subject in school is math.

Irric Erickson has been chosen Frederic Middle School’s student of the week. He is in seventh grade and the son of Rex and Heidi Erickson. Irric is a quality citizen and a conscientious student who has a positive attitude and personality. He is involved in football, soccer, track, basketball, youth group and helps at Berglands Farm. Irric enjoys playing games on the computer and playing with siblings. College is possibly in his future.

Camilla Collovati has been chosen Frederic High School’s student of the week. She is a senior and her host parents are Don Johnson and Rae Lynn Neumann.

Camilla is very enthusiastic, energetic and is a strong school supporter. She is involved in drama club, volleyball, hockey and softbal, baby-sitting and raking leaves. Camilla enjoys photography, cooking, acting and traveling.

She will graduate in Italy and plans to work on a cruise ship and travel.

Olivia Ohnstad has been chosen Grantsburg Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in second grade and the daughter of Dan and Marie Ohnstad. Olivia is polite, helpful, responsible with her work and always follows directions. She has a positive attitude and excitement about school. Olivia enjoys learning activities, holiday projects, doing puzzles and playing kickball at recess. She also enjoys swimming, basketball, making cookies and fishing with her grandparents.

Casey Crawford has been chosen Grantsburg High School’s student of the week. She is a senior and the daughter of Duncan and Gretchen Crawford. Casey is a hardworking, motivated student who is very good at challenging herself. She is involved in AODA, link group, Forensics and a member of the National Honor Society. Casey enjoys hockey, soccer and hanging out with friends. She plans to attend the University of New Hampshire to pursue a career in psychiatry.

ST. CROIX FALLS

LUCK

Isabelle Jensen has been chosen Luck Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in fourth grade and the daughter of Jake and Sonja Jenson. Isabelle has a positive attitude about school, is a good student and always does her best work. She is a member of student council and enjoys reading, drawing and dancing. Isabelle willingly helps her fellow classmates whenever needed and always has a smile on her face.

Amanda Goepfert has been chosen Grantsburg Middle School’s student of the week.

She is in eighth grade and the daughter of Edith Rodriquez and Harley Goepfert. Amanda works hard to keep up her academic strengths. She is always smiling and friendly. Amanda is a great person to be around. She enjoys math and loves to play basketball and ride bike after school.

Casey Ekholm has been chosen Luck Middle School’s student of the week. He is in eighth grade and the son of Eric and Renette Ekholm. Casey exhibits a positive attitude and excellent work ethic in computer art class. He helps other students when they need it. He is involved in basketball, baseball, football and track.

Casey enjoys going to the park and playing basketball. The greatest influence in his life is his grandpa.

Sabrina Lane has been chosen Luck High School’s student of the week. She is a senior and the daughter of Scott and Susan Lane.

Sabrina is always ready to go to work, regardless of her mood. She strives to produce excellence in her academic work, as well as in drama and Forensics. Sabrina works at Hog Wild. She enjoys going to Interstate Park, going on walks, drawing and painting and relaxing.

Sabrina plans to attend Chippewa Valley Technical College.

Kyle Zehm has been chosen St. Croix Falls Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in second grade and the son of Jeremy and Jolene Zehm. Kyle’s favorite subject in school is phy ed because he enjoys running and getting exercise. This is his fourth year in wrestling and he went to state for his age group. He also enjoys football. Kyle is thinking of becoming a dermatologist some day.

Jake Swenson has been chosen Siren High School’s student of the week. He is a freshman and the son of Mark and Janet Swenson. Jake is hardworking, and has an inquisitive mind. He works with his dad in a construction business. Jake is involved in hockey and golf. He plans to attend UW-Madison to study genetic engineering. The greatest influence in his life is his brotherin-law, Bob, who introduced him to the world of engineering and outdoor sports.

Ashley Bollig has been chosen St. Croix Falls High School’s student of the week. She is a junior and the daughter of Greg and Lisa Bollig. Ashley likes running, hiking, biking, spending time with family, baby-sitting, singing, watching movies and being outside. She is involved in crosscountry, track, S-club, pride, committee and concert choir.

Ashley has two sisters, Elizabeth and Madalyn.

WEBSTER

SIREN

Congratulations students for a job well done!

Lindsey Wondra has been chosen St. Croix Falls Middle School’s student of the week. She is in eighth grade and the daughter of Karen and Paul Wondra.

Lindsey has a great attitude about learning. She has fun with a challenge. Her favorite subject is social studies because she likes learning about the United States.

Lindsey won the school geography bee. She is involved in softball and volleyball. Lindsey enjoys biking, drawing and camping.

Timmie Fornengo has been chosen Webster Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in first grade and the son of Josh and Brandie Fornengo.

Timmie enjoys learning and has made great progress in reading this year. He displays great character by being respectful of others, being responsible for his choices and being dedicated to work. Timmie’s favorite activity in school is gym.

Alex Strang has been chosen Webster Middle School’s student of the week. He is in fifth grade and the son of Aaron and Julie Strang.

Alex is a great student and an overall neat person to have in class. He has a wonderful sense of humor, a lot of patience and a good attitude.

Alex demonstrates respectfulness, responsibility, cooperation and caring. He enjoys a variety of outdoor activities and sports, especially football. Alex is a Boy Scout and plays trombone in the band.

Molly Brown has been chosen Webster High School’s student of the week. She is a freshman and the daughter of Shawn and Kelly Brown.

Molly works hard and is starting to become a real leader in class. She is a great listener and has a great sense of humor. Molly is involved in hockey and track. She enjoys horseback riding and being with friends.

Her future plans include college.

Molly admires her parents the most and values honesty.

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Isabella Cash has been chosen Unity Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in third grade and the daughter of Tim and Belinda Cash. Isabella is a hardworking and enthusiastic student with a smile that never ends. She is always willing to help. Isabella’s favorite subjects are reading and art. She is involved in Destination ImagiNation and soccer. Isabella enjoys riding bike and playing with her dolls. She plans to become a teacher.

Billy Anderson has been chosen Unity Middle School’s student of the week. He is in seventh grade and the son of Dawn Swanson. Billy is a great student and he has creative ideas. He is willing to share and has a good sense of humor. Billy is a hard worker and kind. He is enthusiastic and asks great questions.

Samantha Ince has been chosen Unity High School’s student of the week. She is a senior and the daughter of Darryl and Shirley Ince. Samantha is looking forward to graduation. She enjoys athletics and being outdoors. Samantha is planning to attend St. Cloud State University for nursing. She is a joy to have in class.

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APRIL

THURSDAY/22 Dresser

• Dresser & St. Croix Falls Area VFW Post #4186 & Ladies Auxiliary all-you-can-eat spaghetti at the VFW hall, 4:30-7 p.m.

Frederic

Coming events

• Fourth- through sixth-grade concert at the elementary school, 7 p.m.

Luck

Frederic

MONDAY/26

Osceola

Siren

• ENCORE at the high school. Viewing at 6 p.m., performances 7 p.m.

Siren

St. Croix Falls

• Ruby’s Pantry at 24534 Hwy. 35/70. Doors open 4:30 p.m., distribution 5 p.m.

• Ladies of the Moose salad luncheon at the Moose Lodge, noon.

• Polk County Genealogy Society to meet at the senior center, 7 p.m.

TUESDAY/27

St. Croix Falls

Balsam Lake

• Blood pressures and general meeting, potluck 12:30 p.m. at the senior center.

• “Happy and the River” at Festival Theatre, 7:30 p.m., 715-483-3387.

• Blessing of the Animals at First Presbyterian Church.

6 p.m. picnic, 6:30 p.m. ceremony, 715-483-3550.

• Historical society’s antiques appraisals at the Justice Center, 7 p.m.

Frederic

• Food shelf volunteer appreciation dinner at Oak Forest Center, 6 p.m., 715-327-8767.

Ladysmith

FRI. & SAT./23 & 24

• Arts Wisconsin’s town hall meeting at Mount Senario Fine Arts Center. Tours at noon, meeting 4 p.m., 715-9432983, www.artswiscon.org.

Grantsburg

• I.C. Catholic Church’s rummage & thrift sale. Fri. 1-6 p.m., Sat. 8-11 a.m.

Trade Lake

• Trade Lake Baptist Church rummage and bake sale.

Fri. 3-7 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

FRIDAY/23 Baldwin

• Baldwin Station’s smelt fry at the American Legion, 4-8:30 p.m.

Laketown

• Laketown Lutheran Church pancake supper, 5-7 p.m.

Luck

• Earth Day Benefit for Lamar at Café Wren, food 5-9 p.m., silent auction, Javier Trego Band, 7-11 p.m., 715248-3968.

Milltown

• Fish dinner at Milltown Lutheran Church, 4:30-7 p.m.

Siren

• Fish fry at Burnett County Moose Lodge, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 715-349-5923.

St. Croix Falls

• Earth Day at the recyling center, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 715485-9294.

• St. Croix Valley Orchestra presents and evening of fine wine and music at the Chateau St. Croix, 6-9 p.m.

SAT. & SUN./24 & 25 St. Croix Falls

• St. Croix Valley Home and Sport Show at the fairgrounds.

Taylors Falls, Minn.

• John Nilsen concert at the United Methodist Church, 7 p.m.

• Girl, Cub and Boy Scouts Scouting for Food for the food shelf door hanger drop off.

• Registration for River Valley Swim Club at Osceola Middle School, ages 5-18, 6-8 p.m., 715-338-1295.

Luck

Frederic

• Trip to Science Museum of Minnesota, sponsored by the Free Church, 12:30 p.m., 715-327-8767.

• Movie matinee at Golden Oaks, 2 p.m.

MON.-WED./26-28

• Historical society meeting at the museum, guest speaker Carol (Shirley) McDonough, 7 p.m., 715-472-4378.

• Earth Day, workday with local students. Meet on 130th St. & 280th Ave., 9 a.m., 715-472-8302.

• Natural Alternative Food Cooperative’s GRAB Sale.

Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

SUNDAY/25

Milltown

• 6th-grade band festival at the Unity school, 9 a.m.

A Red-Winged Blackbird sat perched on budding branches along Phantom Lake Road on the Crex Meadows Wildlife Area last Sunday afternoon, April 18.

– Photo by Priscilla Bauer

SATURDAY/24 Amery

• Meet the Amery authors at the library, 10:30 a.m., 715268-9340.

• Spring salad luncheon at the Balsam Lutheran Church, 12:30 p.m.

Barron

• Northwoods Spring Craft Fair at the VFW hall, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., 715-296-3910.

Cushing

• Dugout’s panfish tourney. Pay Fri., start Sat. sunrise, weight-in 2 p.m., 715-648-5275.

Frederic

• Pilgrim Lutheran Church garage sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 715-327-8012, www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org.

Grantsburg

• Breast cancer walk benefit at Hummer’s, noon to ?

• Friends of the Library Spring Gala at Crex Convention Center, 6 p.m., 715-463-2495, 715-463-2347.

• Smelt fry at the Legion hall, 4:30 p.m.-?.

Haugen

• NWHC Bear Field Trial. Reg. 9 a.m., start 10 a.m., 715234-2595.

Hayward

• Woodland Management program at the Veterans Community Center, 9 a.m., 715-483-1113.

Siren

• Burnett County Republican Party will meet in the government center in room 162, 7 p.m.

St. Croix Falls

Luck

• Open Arms invites you for food & fellowship at Alliance Church of the Valley, 5-6:30 p.m., 715-483-1100.

• Poetry contest and open mike night at the library, 5-7 p.m., 715-485-8680.

• Spring Gathering of Friends at Interstate Park, 6 p.m., 715-483-3747.

Siren

• Food and Friends Community Dinner will be served at Grace United Methodist Church, 5-6 p.m.

• Ravishing Rubies Red Hat Soceity luncheon at Lunker’s Lodge, noon, 715-866-4334.

• Luck Medical Clinic’s thrift sale for ACS walk/run at the clinic, 9 a.m.-noon, 715-472-2177.

• Shiitake mushroom workshop behind the library, 9:30 a.m.-noon, 715-472-2152, ext. 103.

• Living Green Sustainability Fair, off Main Street, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Hospice Spring Fling Gala at Northwoods Crossing Event Center, 5 p.m., 715-635-9077.

• Lions/Lioness yard sale drop-off day at the Lions building, 9 a.m.-noon, 715-349-2400.

Spooner

• Summer motorsports swap meet at Larsen’s, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 715-635-2600.

St. Croix Falls

• “Once Upon a River” at Festival Theatre, 7:30 p.m., 715483-3387, www.festivaltheatre.org.

Webster

• Benefit for Rhunae Buskirk at the Black and Orange, 15 p.m., 715-566-2109.

• Crappie contest at Wild Bill’s, 8 a.m.

• Interfaith Caregivers fundraiser sale at the fire hall, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., 715-866-4970.

• Potluck lunch at the senior center, noon.

• Food plot field day at Fishbowl Sportsman’s Club, 1-4 p.m.

Webster

THURS. - SAT./ APRIL 29 - MAY 1 Dresser

• Villagewide annual neighborhood garage sales, Thurs. & Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-noon.

THURSDAY/29 Milltown

• 5th- and 6th-grade band and choir concert at the Unity school, 7 p.m.

Siren

• HCE International Evening, area foreign-exchange students to share about their countries at the government center, 7 p.m., 715-866-4529.

Local artists donate work to horse adoption project

Two local artists, Jim Springett of Webster and David Hakseth of Siren, have painted five portraits of wild horses and burros to be donated to the Western States Wild Horse and Burro Expo. These images will be auctioned at their annual expo to be held in Reno, Nev., in August. Proceeds from the sale of the paintings will be used to fund feeding and the successful adoptions of wild horses and burros that have been gathered from public lands. Springett and Hakseth are both members of the Burnett Area Artists Group that meets monthly at Northwind Arts in Siren. Their images can also be seen at the Burnett Arts Festival Aug. 7, at the Lakeview Center. Shown at right, Hakseth (L) and Springett (R) hold three of the wild horse and burro portraits that were submitted to the Wild Horse and Burro Expo. The two paintings on the left were done by Hakseth and the one on the right by Springett. The other portraits, shown above are by Springett. - Special photos

3rd section • Inter-County Leader • April 21, 2010

INTER-COUNTY

Serving Northwest Wisconsin

Special Golf Section Golf courses and specialty shops

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2010 YOUR AREA GUIDE TO

GOLF

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INDEX Amery Golf Club Fox Run Golf Course Frederic Golf Course Grantsburg Golf Course Amery Golf Club

601 Deronda St. Amery, WI Phone: 715-268-7213 Web site: www.amerygolfclub.com E-mail: amerygolfclub@amerytel.net Owners: Membership owned Manager: Jeff Gajdostik Director of golf: Bryan Melberg Course designer: Tom Varden of the Twin Cities designed the original nine holes in 1922, and Don Herfort of the Twin Cities designed the additional nine holes in 1989.

Type of course: Public Holes: Regulation 18 holes Length: 6,300 yards Course par: 72 Membership: Individual: $645, Couple: $890, Family: $970, Student: $220, College student: $310.

Fees: Weekdays: 9 holes $15 and 18 holes $25. Weekends & holidays: 9 holes $20 and 18 holes $35. Twilight special after 3 p.m.: $25 for 18 holes with cart.

Leagues: Wednesday ladies, Thursday men’s.

Lessons: Yes, by Bryan Melberg.

Driving range: Yes. Small bucket range balls - $4; Large bucket range balls - $7.

Chipping green: Yes Putting green: Yes Practice bunker: Yes Practice green: Yes Power carts: $14.75/person for 18 holes; $8.50/person for nine holes.

Pull carts: $6 for 18 holes, $3 for 9 holes.

Walking: Yes Golf Club rental: Yes Clubhouse: Yes. The clubhouse is available for weddings, anniversaries, reunions, etc. Call Gretchen.

Restaurant: No Snack bar: Yes Cocktails: Yes

Clam River Golf Club

1199 Hilltop Road Shell Lake, WI Phone: 715-468-2900 Owners/operators: Gerry and Alyce Smith Manager: Alyce Smith Course designer: Gerry Smith Type of course: Public Holes: 9 Length: 2,900 yards Course par: 36 Membership: Individual: $405, Couple: $570, Family: $645, Junior: $120.

Fees: Weekdays: 9 holes $16; Weekends: 9 holes $18. Senior discount (Monday-Thursday): $13.

Leagues: Wednesday morning seniors.

Lessons: No Driving range: No Chipping green: Yes Putting green: Yes Practice bunker: No Practice green: Yes Power carts: Yes Pull carts: Yes Walking: Yes

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Golf club rental: Yes Clubhouse: Yes Restaurant: No Snack bar: Yes Cocktails: Yes

Clear Lake Golf Course

100 Golf Drive, Clear Lake, WI Phone: 715-263-2500 Owners/operators: Membership owned.

Manager: Steve Hagen Type of course: Public Holes: 9 Length: 3,014 yards Course par: 36 Membership: Call for costs.

Fees: Weekdays: 9 holes, $10; Weekends: 9 holes, $14.

Leagues: Monday seniors, Tuesday ladies, Wednesday men’s.

Lessons: Yes Driving range: Yes Chipping green: No Putting green: Yes Practice bunker: No Practice green: Yes Power carts: Yes Pull carts: Yes Walking: Yes Golf club rental: No Clubhouse: Yes Restaurant: Yes Snack bar: Yes Cocktails: Yes

Five Flags Country Club

1855 145th St., East of Unity School Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Phone: 715-825-2141 Owners/operators: Jamie Calabria and Haylie Nielsen Course designer: Tommy Thompson Type of course: Public.

Holes: 9 Length: 6,271 yards.

Course par: 36 Membership: Individual: $300, Couple: $525, Senior: $250, Junior: $150.

Fees: Weekdays: 9 holes $10. Weekdays between the hours of 7 a.m.-11 a.m. 9 holes $8. Weekends & holidays: 9 holes $15.

Leagues: Starting in May. Tuesday men’s, Wednesday ladies.

Lessons: Yes Driving range: Yes Chipping green: Yes Putting green: Yes Practice bunker: No Practice green: Yes Power carts: Yes Pull carts: Yes Walking: Yes Golf club rental: Yes Clubhouse: Yes Restaurant: No Snack bar: Yes Cocktails: Yes

Frederic Golf Course

Hwy. 35 South of Frederic 1/2 mile Frederic, WI 54837 Phone: 715-327-8250 Web site: www.fredericgolfcourse.com E-mail: fredericgolf@lakeland.ws

Luck Golf Course Siren National Voyager Village Golf Course Yellow Lake Golf Course Owners/operators: Stockholder owned Manager: Joan Spencer Type of course: Public Holes: 18 Length: 6,173 yards Course par: 72 Membership: Individual: $525, Couple: $725; Family: $775, Youth: $85, Student: $225.

Fees: Weekday: 9 holes $15, 18 holes $24. Weekend & holidays: 9 holes $20, 18 holes $32. Senior and junior discounts. Early bird and twilight special (Monday-Friday): Before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. $18, after 2 p.m. $23, after 6 p.m. $10. Saturday twilight: 4-6 p.m. $26.

Sunday twilight: 2-6 p.m. $20.

Leagues: Tuesday morning men’s.

Lessons: Call for information.

Driving range: Yes Chipping green: Yes Putting green: Yes Practice bunker: Yes Practice green: Yes Power carts: Yes Pull carts: Yes Walking: Yes Golf club rental: Yes Clubhouse: Yes. Dining room and pavilion available for parties.

Restaurant: Yes Snack bar: Yes Cocktails: Yes

Fox Run Golf Course

Hwy. 35, 2 mi. N. of Webster Phone: 715-866-7953 Web site: www.foxrungolf.net E-mail: info@foxrungolf.net Owners/operators: Kevin (KC) and Amy Belland Course designer: Ren Belland Type of course: Public Holes: Two nine-hole courses Course par: 27 for the par 3 and 35 for the regulation course.

Membership: Individual: $500, Couple: $650, Family: $680, Student: $275.

Fees: Weekday (Monday-Thursday): Par 3 course $9. Regulation 9 course $15. 18 Regulation course $25. 18 Regulation 9 + Par 3 $19. Discounts for seniors and juniors on weekdays.

Weekend & holidays: Regulation 9 course $18. Par 3 course $11. 18 Regulation $31. 18 Regulation 9 + Par 3 $24.

Leagues: Tuesday evening men’s; Wednesday morning ladies; Thursday morning men’s.

Lessons: Yes Driving range: Yes Chipping green: Yes Putting green: Yes Practice bunker: Yes Practice green: Yes Power carts: Yes Pull carts: Yes Walking: Yes Golf club rental: Yes Clubhouse: Yes Restaurant: No Snack bar: Yes Cocktails: Yes

Grantsburg Golf Course 333 W. George St.

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Grantsburg, WI Phone: (715) 463-2300 Web site: www.golfgrantsburg.com E-mail: grantsburggolf@gmail.com Owners/operators: Village of Grantsburg/Grantsburg Golf Course, LLC Clubhouse manager: John Addison Type of course: Public Holes: 9 Length: 1,950 yards Course par: 32 men, 33 ladies Membership: Individual: $270, Couple: $335, Family: $375, Student: $125, Youth: $65.

Fees: Weekdays (Monday-Thursday): 9 holes $10, 18 holes $15, Weekends & holidays: 9 holes $12, 18 holes $17.

Leagues: Monday youth, Tuesday ladies, Wednesday morning seniors, Wednesday afternoon and evening men’s.

Lessons: Yes Driving range: No Chipping green: Yes Putting green: Yes Practice bunker: No Practice green: No Power carts: Yes Pull carts: Yes Walking: Yes Golf club rental: Yes Clubhouse: Yes Restaurant: No Snack bar: Yes Cocktails: Yes

Krooked Kreek Golf Course

2448 7th Ave. (CTH M) Osceola, WI Phone: 715-294-3673 Web site: www.KrookedKreek.com E-mail: golf@krookedkreek.com Owners/operators: Dean Dehmer, Kevin Berg, Gary Olson, Glen Dehmer.

Director of Golf: Bob Klund Type of course: Public Holes: 18 Length: 6,109 yards Course par: 72 Membership: Individual: $541, Couple: $767, Family: $960, College student: $257, Junior: $195.

Fees: Weekdays: 9 holes $16, 18 holes $25; Weekends and holidays: 9 holes $20, 18 holes $32.

Leagues: Tuesday and Wednesday men’s, Thursday ladies, Friday couples.

Lessons: Yes Driving range: Yes, $3.50 for 30 balls.

Chipping green: Yes Putting green: Yes Practice bunker: Yes Practice green: Yes Power carts: Yes. 9 holes $14; 18 holes $26.

Pull carts: Yes. 9 or 18 holes $2.

Walking: Yes Golf club rental: Yes. 9 or 18 holes $10.

Clubhouse: Yes Restaurant: No Snack bar: Yes Cocktails: Yes

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AMERY – Golfers will certainly find a challenging course in Amery, in which half of its 18 holes have water hazards.

Amery Golf Club, nestled on 150 acres of land inside the city of Amery, is an 18hole regulation course that provides numerous challenges along the way.

Golfers gain confidence on the first hole, which is the easiest hole on the course, according to club manager Jeff Gajdostik.

The course continues to get more difficult after hole number one, but the front nine holes are generally easier than the back nine. Golfers cross Deronda Street to play holes number 10, 11 and 12.

When teeing off on hole number 10, golfers are required to hit the ball over water and then deal with water on both sides of the fairway.

Golfing around in Amery

also tough in that golfers can’t see the flag when teeing off, just like hole number nine.

Gajdostik serves as the course superintendent and general manager, and he provides a friendly atmosphere for golfers, along with Gretchen Bader, clubhouse manager, Bryan Melberg, director of golf, and Chris Schanon, assistant superintendent. – Leader staff reporter

AMERY

Hole number 11 is regarded as Amery Golf Club’s signature hole, because it’s a pretty hole which is a bit secluded and is surrounded by white birch, poplar and aspen trees. It’s a beautiful hole especially in fall when the trees are turning colors. Golfers need to hit the ball over water to reach the green on the par-3 hole. – Leader file photo Hole number 11 is regarded as the course’s signature hole, because it’s a bit secluded from the rest of the course and is surrounded by white birch, poplar and aspen trees. It’s especially pretty in the fall when leaves on the trees are turning colors, Gajdostik said.

The par-3 signature hole is 148 yards from the men’s white tee, and golfers need to hit the ball over water.

“It’s probably one of the nicest par threes in this area,” Gajdostik added.

There’s a nice drop circle on the other side of the pond. Once golfers are able to

get the ball over the pond, they then need to deal with sand bunkers on both sides of the green. But golfers who hit the ball straight over the pond should be successful.

Don’t be surprised to see some wildlife on the course, especially around the signature hole, such as eagles, osprey, turkeys, ducks, fox and deer.

The back nine also includes the toughest hole on the course. Hole number 14 is regarded as the most difficult, Gajdostik said. It’s a horseshoe-shaped hole that is 525 yards from the men’s tee. It’s

Amery Golf Club Location: 601 Deronda St. in Amery Phone: 715-268-7213 Owner/operators: Amery Golf Club Inc. leases the golf course and buildings from the city of Amery, and the golf course is managed by Jeff Gajdostik.

Course designer: Tom Varden of the Twin Cities designed the original nine holes in 1922, and Don Herfort of the Twin Cities designed the additional nine holes in 1989.

Holes: Regulation 18 holes Course par: 72 Signature hole: Number 11 is a pretty par 3 that is a little secluded on the course. Golfers need to hit the ball over water to make the green, which is surrounded by white birch, poplar and aspen trees. This hole is especially beautiful in fall when the trees’ leaves turn colors.

Greens fees: It costs $15 for nine holes, and $25 for 18 holes on weekdays. It costs $20 for nine holes and $35 for 18 holes on weekends and holidays.

Rentals: Power and pull carts and clubs. Power carts $14.75 per person.

Services: Nice pro shop, bar, beverage carts, upstairs banquet room, which can be rented for parties and weddings.

Food by Gretchen Bader. The course also offers a golf driving range, chipping green with a sand bunker and a putting green.

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Frederic Golf Course: Ready for a great 2010 FREDERIC

FREDERIC — Thanks to the nice, warm weather this spring, things are already in full swing at Frederic Golf Course. Course Superintendent Ray Amundson opened the 18-hole course and driving range the 26th of March—this is about two weeks earlier than past years.

Golfers can get an early jump on their golf game, and after the cold winter, everyone is grateful for that! This is the 53rd year of great golf at FGC. Golfers at Frederic have always enjoyed the lush fairways and beautifully manicured greens along with the challenging, but fair holes. Golfers enjoy being able to walk the course if they choose, but there are always plenty of power carts if walking isn’t your thing. It is truly one of the more enjoyable courses in NW Wisconsin for all levels of golfers.

They believe once someone plays Frederic Golf Course they will have a customer for life. All of the staff at FGC are excited the course is open and are ready for a great 2010!

Amundson and his crew always have the course in top condition. With over 20 years of experience at FGC, Amundson knows just what it takes to keep the course in great shape all summer long and late into the fall. His crew of Tom Fuller, Mike Hogan and Doug Grimh has remained the same for years and are all back again too.

The only change is Amundson’s blond sidekick. Sadly, Ray’s golden retriever, Gabby, was hit by a car this spring. His new companion is a 2-year-old retriever named Frankie.

The course remains open until Nov. 1, and because of Amundson’s expertise, golfers here enjoy great playing conditions right up until the end. Frederic Golf Course is lucky to have someone as competent as Amundson running the show!

They are also excited that their manager, Joan Spencer, is back for her fourth year as clubhouse manager. Spencer is an ex-

At the Frederic Golf Course you'll run into a friendly staff to help you with your golfing needs. Pictured (L to R): Clubhouse manager Joan Spencer, Frankie and superintendent Ray Amundson. – Photo by Marty Seeger and come out The Frederic Golf Course offers 18 holes of challenging, and play.

The course’s yet fair, golf with beautiful scenery. – Photo submitted largest tournaments include St. tremely friendly and likable person and Croix Regional Medical Center and NW she, along the entire clubhouse staff, strive Passage. Both have had their fundraising to make every experience at FGC a pleas- tournaments here for years, and everyone ant one. Spencer is happy to accommo- at FGC is proud they choose them as their date groups of any size and guarantees course of choice. The local policemen are that any event at FGC will be a well-run really getting into the fundraising spirit and fun experience. Whether it’s a family and have sponsored the Cop-Out Tournaouting, a corporate tournament or just a ment for four years now. This tournament great day of golf, the staff at FGC will do raises money for area causes, and the local their best to make it a good one. Even if law enforcement has a lot of fun while you haven’t dusted your clubs off yet, stop they do it. Even though FGC is lucky to in and say hi to Spencer, Mel Runnels, Sue host many tournaments, most are schedWettergren and the rest of the great staff at uled on weekdays, and there is always Frederic Golf Course. time after the tournaments for members There is always a lot going on at Fred- and visitors to enjoy a relaxing round of eric Golf Course. To see a schedule of tour- evening golf. naments and events at FGC, please visit They are thrilled to again have Rick their Web site at www.frederic Giller heading up the junior golf program. golfcourse.com. A series of tournaments Last year he, along with Chuck Holicky, make up the basis for their Player of the Kelly and Ron Steen, RJ Serverude and the Year Award, something relatively new and high school volunteers, did an excellent open to anyone. Jeff Moats won the Player job with the juniors. They had almost 70 of the Year Award last year. They also kids participate, which was an amazing have the club tournament the last week- turnout. Information on the junior proend in August. This tournament is open gram will be sent home with the kids from to all members and is always a fun week- area schools, but if you’d like more inforend. Club champions for 2009 were Jason mation, please call the clubhouse. The Pearson for the men and Jenn Delozier, for ladies will be hosting their fourth tournathe women. All other tournaments are ment for breast cancer research—last year open to everyone so check the Web site

they raised over $1,000 for the cause.

They have the usual happenings at FGC too—scrambles, men’s Tuesday morning league, Men’s Day on Tuesday afternoons, ladies morning league on Thursdays, and Ladies Day on Thursday afternoons (course is still open to everyone on Thursdays). This year the local courses have joined together and formed a traveling men’s league. Please call the clubhouse for additional information on any of these.

FGC offers a variety of memberships including single, couples, family, junior and corporate memberships. They also offer a one-month membership, a weekday membership and a weekend punchcard. If you’d like to become a stockholder in FGC, stocks are available, but you do not have to be a stockholder to become a member.

Frederic Golf Course is a privately owned course open to the public. Outside play is always welcome. It is owned entirely by its stockholders who vote in a seven-person board of directors to help run the club. Some of FGC’s original stockholders are still active members today, and like the stockholders back in the 1950s, a lot of volunteer effort goes into making the course a success and an asset to the community. For more information on Frederic Golf Course please call 715327-8250 or check out their Web site at www.fredericgolfcourse.com. - submitted

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The new Grantsburg Golf Course GRANTSBURG – This summer the Grantsburg Golf Course will be celebrating its 83rd anniversary.

Built around the same time as great courses such as Pebble Beach and Augusta, it carries with it a rich history not easily found in other courses. Rolling hills, small greens and 150-year-old oak trees are just part of its charm. It truly is small-town golf at its best. Where other courses might expect or require you to wear polo shirts and khaki pants, at Grantsburg, T-shirts and blue jeans are the most common attire.

Where else can you find 209-yard par 4s followed by 232-yard par 3s? To put it simply, the Grantsburg Golf Course is a classic.

Fresh off some recent renovations, the Grantsburg Golf Course is ready for one of its best years ever. “We work hard each year to offer a better golf course than the year before,” said John Addison, general manager. “We don’t work this hard for the money; we work this hard because we love the golf course.”

And he seems to be right. Every spring and every fall members of the community volunteer their time to help get the course ready for the year’s beginning and the year’s end. The Grantsburg Golf Course is not just a golf course but a part of Grantsburg itself. So if you are looking to be a part of golf history, this might be the place for you. Get a group together, it's guaranteed you will have some fun.

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Grantsburg Golf Course Location: 333 W. George St. Phone: 715-463-2300 Web site: www.GolfGrantsburg.com E-mail: GrantsburgGolf@Gmail.com Holes: 9 holes. It is a par 32 for men

Three holes have been changed during the construction around the hospital’s new emergency entrance. It is now complete, green and ready for golfing. – Photo by Priscilla Bauer and par 33 for the ladies.

Length: 1,950 yards Clubhouse manager: John Addison Superintendent: John Addison Membership: A single membership costs $270, a family of two costs $335, a family of three or more costs $375, students costs $125 and youth costs $65.

Greens fees: It costs $10 for nine holes on weekdays, and $15 for 18 holes. It costs $12 for nine holes on weekends and holidays, and $17 for 18 holes.

Rentals: Power and pull carts and clubs. Power cart prices $5 per rider.

Services: The course has a nice pro shop, bar and snacks.

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Course showcases area’s beauty LUCK - Luck Golf Course is nestled on the south shore of picturesque Big Butternut Lake and has graced the area for more than 65 years, providing enjoyment, challenge, and at the same time, showcasing the natural beauty of the area.

Designed by Gordon Emerson, the Luck Golf Course offers a variety of terrains and multiple tee boxes to both test and satisfy players of all abilities. Luck Golf Course is a 6,200-yard par-71 layout sporting 18 holes.

Eight of the original nine holes are on a rolling countryside flowing through open land that is dotted with majestic oak trees. The other 10 holes weave through a pristine pine and hardwood forest placing a premium on accuracy and club selection.

LUCK

Course history The first meeting to discuss a golf course for the village of Luck was March 1, 1938. Prices for season golf tickets in 1948 were: Gentlemen-$10; Ladies-$7.50; Family-$15.

Greens fees for nine holes were 75 cents a day for weekdays, and 35 cents per round on Sundays and holidays. Opening day was April 30, 1938, but few showed up. On June 3, 1938, a meeting was held to take up the business of the clubhouse. There were three bids made.

Herman Swanson’s bid of $165.95 was accepted with the provision of a family season ticket.

By June 6, 1938, there were 38 paid memberships. The

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grand opening was Aug. 21. It was a gala day starting with a golf tournament, motor boat races, band concert, water sports and baseball games. In 1940, a junior season ticket was inaugurated at a price of $5.

In 1988, the course was expanded to 18 holes due in part to a generous donation of the land to the south of the course by the Ravnholt family for the purpose of a second nine. The order of the holes was reversed in 1997 with the construction of a new building. In the winter of 2004, the clubhouse and bar were remodeled.

Today, Luck Golf Course is in great shape year-round and offers the perfect balance of challenge and family fun.

The Luck Golf Course is open for play April – November. Season golf pass prices for adults over age 24 are $550, college students (18 -23) $250, couples $650, family $700 and youth $100. All membership categories include unlimited greens fees, discounts on golf cart rentals, early access to tee times and club-sponsored events. Annual passes for the full-length driving range and WSGA handicap services are also available. The well-stocked golf shop offers a wide variety of food, drink and some of the latest innovations in balls and equipment.

Adult greens fees Monday – Thursday are $15 for nine holes and $24 for 18. Friday – Sunday rates are $19 for nine holes and $34 for 18. Special senior, junior, Twilight and 36-hole advance booking discounts are also

available. Call the golf shop at 715-472-2939 or visit the course Web site at luckgolfcourse.com for more information.

Planning a golf tournament? The weekday outing rates start at $34 per person including cart and greens fees. Let their professional staff handle all the details for your company outing, charity event or club scramble. They can customize an event for any size group with small-town hospitality unmatched anywhere.

Merchandise and equipment with your company logo is available from the golf shop at reasonable prices.

After your event, join them upstairs for great lake views, cold drinks and food. With indoor seating for 100 patrons, the Luck Golf Course is the perfect choice for your next party. A full-service bar and catering is available. Schedule your function today at 715-4722939.

The Luck Golf Course is known for always being in great shape thanks to the extra efforts of GCSAA golf course superintendent Seth Peterson, now in his seventh year. The day-to-day golf shop operations are professionally managed this year by Sloan Wallgren. They both cordially invite you to come and play one the of the finest 18-hole facilities in all of northwestern Wisconsin. – from Luck Golf Course

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SIREN NATIONAL

Siren National all set for the season

SIREN – There’s a lot to love about Siren National, as it’s one of the most scenic in Northwest Wisconsin. With rolling terrain, a heavily forested backdrop and water hazards throughout, this course can be quite challenging, but it also offers open areas on the course, offering a little something for everyone.

Since its grand opening in 2001, Siren National has gone through several changes, including foreclosure. The RiverBank in Osceola is the current owner of the course, and it’s still for sale, yet the course is still 100-percent func-

tional, and has been open for the season since March 27. The earliest opening on record was April 10.

“We’re way ahead of schedule,” says general manager Mark Kamish, who was golf course superintendent before it opened in 2001, and is also the course groundskeeper.

This year, Kamish will have a lot more time to do some of the continual improvements on the course, as opposed to the more large-scale improvements that were being done last summer. Up until August last summer, the course was in the process of changing, hole No. 18, which was a 538-yard par 5.

“That was the hardest hole on the course previously and now we made

The putting green overlooks the rolling hills of hole No. 18. – Photo by Nancy Herman

The elevated view from hole No. 1 is very scenic, especially during the fall color season. – Photo by Siren National

that hole a lot more user-friendly,” Kamish said.

Hole No. 9 is now a 365-yard par 4, which makes the course a lot more playable for the higher handicapped golfers. But don’t let that fool you into thinking this isn’t a challenging course.

It features five sets of tee boxes, so you can play the course anywhere from 4,568 yards to 6,737 yards.

“There are areas to play for any caliber of golfer,” said Kamish.

Along with the courses natural water hazards and wooded beauty, there are some unique manmade touches including hole No. 3, which features a rock wall with the green on top of the hill, making it a challenging, but unique par 3.

Siren National has a special spring rate going this year, and through May 20, golfers can go nine holes with a golf car for $20, and golf all 18 holes for $30, which also includes the golf car. If you hurry, you can still get a single season pass for $450, which is good through the month of April as part of the course's early-season membership drive.

Whether you’re a professional golfer, novice or somewhere in between, Siren National can meet every one of your golfing needs, and they’re ready for another great season of golf.

“We’re going to try and make it a fun place to play,” Kamish said. – Leader staff reporter Marty Seeger

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Voyager Village adds "frosting on the cake" in 2010 VOYAGER VILLAGE

WEBB LAKE – “Unlike the reported golfing trends by the U.S.G.A., here at Voyager Village

Voyager Village hosted more than 50 golf tournaments from outside play (not including member events) in 2009.

our golf rounds continue to increase every year. The best marketing tool for today’s golf business is providing an excellent golf course experience that is consistent day in and day out! The golf community is very connected, and the word is definitely out in regards to our green speeds, and the overall excellent condition this course is in from tee to green.

“Steve Johnson is without a doubt the best golf course superintendent I have ever been acquainted with in 35 years of managing golf courses and resorts. Our golf pro, Gabe Cessna and staff also are professionals in providing lessons, organizing golf tournaments, and a pro shop that offers all the latest apparel from the major brands such as Nike, Foot Joy and Ralph Lauren,” stated general manager Mark Crowl.

Voyager Village hosted more than 50 golf tournaments from outside play (not including member events) in 2009 with

The golf course offers private instruction and clinics for beginning golfers.

Voyager Village Golf Course offers an 18-hole championship course. – Photos submitted all of them planning on returning in 2010.

To get hooked up for the best golfing deals, and informed of all the fun golfing events scheduled for 2010, contact Cessna at gcessna@centurytel.net.

Come to Voyager Village, enjoy not only the 18-hole championship course, the Par 3 course on Birch Island Lake, the new bocce ball courts, but also have a great lunch on the deck overlooking the first tee on the course. Watch this summer for their outdoor concerts including the Porch Dogs, the D-Boys, the Twerps and even Elvis will be in the house! - submitted

Voyager Village Golf Club Location: 28851 Kilkare Rd., off of CTH A. Phone: 715-259-3910 Web site: www.voyagervillage.com Owner: Voyager Village Property Owners Association General manager: Mark Crowl Course designer: Jerry Gobel Holes: Championship 18, and a Par 3 Golf Pro: Gabe Cessna Greens fees: $34 Monday through Thursday; Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holidays $38; $18 for twilight.

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“Chip and run” strategy is key to mastering the sand green

YELLOW LAKE DANBURY– Sand greens certainly make Yellow Lake Golf Course unique, in that golfers need to employ a different strategy than they would normally use on courses with grass greens.

Owners Chuck and Sheila Anderson take pride in having what Chuck believes might be the only golf course in Wisconsin with sand greens. Chuck Anderson said golfers need to “chip and

The “chip and run” strategy has held strong on the Yellow Lake Golf Course for 80 years. – Photos by Marty Seeger

Owners Chuck and Sheila Anderson take pride in having what Chuck believes may be the only golf course in Wisconsin with sand greens.

in Wisconsin that kept the concept. Anderson hasn’t heard of any other courses that have sand greens.

Many people will practice on Jack O’Fallon’s Westside Driving Range, located three-fourths of a mile down French Road, before playing the Yellow Lake course. After teeing off, golfers need to chip the ball near the hole and let the ball roll into the green. Golfers don’t want a lot of loft on their ball, because the ball will hit the ground and bounce off the green. This is where using a number seven iron is best, because it has less loft than a normal pitching wedge.

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“The secret is to chip early and let the ball run onto the green,” he said.

“There’s a hard pack of sand underneath, and then a layer of soft sand on top. A number seven iron is a key iron around here.”

Golfers don’t need many clubs in their bag for playing this course, as a driver, a couple of irons and a putter will suffice.

That’s what late, longtime golfer Harold Haaf of Webster did until he was in his mid-80s.

Golf courses used to have sand greens in the 1920s and ‘30s when there weren’t any irrigation systems, Anderson said.

But Yellow Lake is probably the only one

son said. “The approach shot is the mostimportant shot here, just like with grass greens.”

Once golfers make the green, they need to be aware of sand pebbles, which could alter the ball’s movement on the green. Hitting a small pebble can ruin a good putt and make the ball just miss the hole.

Before the Andersons bought the golf course in May of 1988, it was much easier to get the ball into the cup, because the ball used to funnel into the hole. So golfers needed to simply get the ball near the hole, and it would go in the cup.

The Andersons took away the funnel, so golfers are required to work at making a good putt.

Night-light golfing is popular at Yellow Lake Golf Course, as the course was one of the first courses in the area to start offering it 15 or 16 years ago. Groups of 12 people pay $18 apiece to golf six holes near the clubhouse. Golfers play with balls that glow in the dark, and there’s a light stick on the hole flags. Each group is given a flashlight, which they shine on the hole as people in their party are putting on the green. Night-light golf occurs almost every weekend from now until Labor Day, Anderson said. The $18 includes lunch before golfing.

This is the kind of activity that reflects the golf course’s image of providing a pleasurable golfing experience. Golfers of all skill levels can enjoy themselves on this course, while not being hurried.

“Our emphasis is on fun. There’s no ranger on the course,” Anderson said. – Leader staff reporter

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Luck Golf Course

1520 South Shore Drive Luck, WI 54853 Phone: 715-472-2939 Web site: www.luckgolfcourse.com E-mail: lgcdirector@lakeland.ws Owners/operators: Village of Luck Director of golf operations: Sloan Wallgren Course designer: Gordon Emerson Type of course: Public Holes: 18 Length: 6,200 yards Course par: 71 men’s, 72 women’s Membership: Individual: $550; Couple: $650; Family: $700; Youth, $100; College student: $250.

Fees: Weekdays (Monday-Thursday): 9 holes $15, 18 holes $24. Junior & Senior: 9 holes $11, 18 holes $18. Weekends: 9 holes $19, 18 holes $34; Junior & Senior: 9 holes $19, 18 holes $34. Call for twilight rates and specials.

Leagues: Tuesday afternoon Junior Golf League Lessons: Friday evening and Monday morning Driving range: Yes. $4 per bucket.

Chipping green: Yes Putting green: Yes Practice bunker: Yes Practice green: Yes Power carts: Yes. 9 holes, $11; 18 holes, $15.

Pull carts: Yes. 9 or 18 holes, $3.

Walking: Yes Golf club rental: Yes. Used $5, new $15.

Clubhouse: Yes Restaurant: Yes Snack bar: Yes Cocktails: Yes

St. Croix Valley Golf Course

2200 Hwy. 8 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 Phone: 715-483-3377 Course designer: Not sure who first designed the course in 1923, but Andy Lindquist has since redesigned it.

Type of course: Public Holes: Regulation nine hole Length: 3,075 yards.

Course par: 36 Membership: Single: $315, Couple: $525, Senior: $300, Grade school student: $150, High school student: $155, College student: $215.

Fees: Weekdays (Monday-Thursday): 9 holes $14, 18 holes $20. Weekends & holidays: 9 holes $16, 18 holes $24.

Leagues: Call for information.

Lessons: Yes Driving range: No Chipping green: Yes Putting green: Yes Practice bunker: Yes Practice green: Yes Power carts: Yes Pull carts: Yes Walking: Yes Golf club rental: Yes Clubhouse: Yes Restaurant: Yes Snack bar: Yes Cocktails: Yes

Siren National Golf Course

8606 Waldora Rd. Siren, WI 54872 Phone: 715-349-8000 Toll-free phone: 866-747-3645 Web site: www.sirennational.com E-mail: mark@sirennational.com Owners/operators: RiverBank Manager: Mark Kamish Type of course: Public

Holes: 18 Length: 4,568 to 6,737 yards Course par: 72 Membership: Individual: $450, Couple: $650, Family: $750, Junior: $100, College student: $200.

Fees: Spring and fall: Weekdays (Monday-Thursday): 9 holes for $20 with cart; $30 for 18 holes with cart. Summer weekends & holidays: 9 holes $20, 18 holes $32.

Leagues: Wednesday night men’s.

Lessons: Yes Driving range: Yes. Small bucket range balls - $4; Large bucket range balls - $6.

Chipping green: Yes Putting green: Yes. Practice bunker: No Practice green: Yes Power carts: Yes. 9 holes, $12; 18 holes, $16.

Pull carts: Yes Walking: Yes Golf club rental: Yes, $5.

Clubhouse: Yes Restaurant: No Snack bar: Yes Cocktails: Yes

Voyager Village Country Club

28851 Kilkare Rd. Webb Lake, WI 54892 Phone: 715-259-3911 Toll-free phone: 800-782-0329 Web site: www.voyagervillage.com Owner/operator: Voyager Village Property Owners Association Manager: Mark Crowl Course designer: Jerry Gobel Type of course: Public Holes: 18 Championship, and Par 3.

Length: 6,640 yards Course par: 72 Membership: Call for information.

Fees: Weekdays (Monday-Thursday): 18 holes $34; Weekends & Holidays: 18 holes $38. Twilight, $18.

Leagues: Call for information.

Lessons: Yes Driving range: Yes Chipping green: Yes Putting green: Yes Practice bunker: Yes Practice green: Yes Power carts: Yes. 9 holes, $9; 18 holes, $15.

Pull carts: Yes Walking: Yes Golf club rental: Yes Clubhouse: Yes. Indoor pool (call about hours), tennis courts, mini golf.

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Restaurant: Yes

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White-Tail Wilderness Golf Course

27225 Hwy. 35, Webster, WI Phone: 715-866-8276 Owners/operators: Mike Waltzing Course designer: Mike Waltzing Type of course: Public No. of holes: 9 Length: 1,650 yards Course par: 31 Membership: Individual: $400, Couple: $575, Family: $650.

Fees: Weekdays: 9 holes $7, Friday Sunday and holidays: $9.

Leagues: No Lessons: No Driving range: No Chipping green: No Putting green: No Practice bunker: No Practice green: No Power carts: Yes Pull carts: Yes Walking: Yes Golf club rental: Yes Clubhouse: Yes Restaurant: Yes Snack bar: Yes Cocktails: Yes

Yellow Lake Golf Course

7768 CTH U, Danbury, WI 54830 Phone: 715-866-7107 Owner/operators: Chuck and Sheila Anderson Type of course: Public Holes: 9 Length: 2,613 yards Course par: 34 Membership: After May 1, Single: $225, Couple & family: $310.

Fees: Weekdays: $8 all day. Weekends and holidays: $10 all day Leagues: Monday men’s, Tuesday and Thursday couples.

Lessons: No Driving range: No Chipping green: No Putting green: No Practice bunker: No Practice green: No Power carts: Yes Pull carts: Yes Walking: Yes Golf club rental: Yes Clubhouse: Yes Restaurant: Yes Snack bar: Yes Cocktails: Yes

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