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Ghost of 2001tornado pays northland a visit

by Gary King Leader editor SIREN - On the eve of the ninth anniversary of the 2001 tornado that swept through southern Burnett County, claiming three lives and causing millions of dollars in property damage, a similar violent storm cell threatened the area.

Thursday evening's tornado warnings caused many area residents to think the ghost of the June 18, 2001, storm might have come calling.

But little damage in Burnett or Polk counties was reported.

Approximately 200 miles to the west, however, in the city of Wadena, Minn., and

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Pat Cremin of rural Siren holds up part of the original sign of the Inter-County Leader’s Siren office, found recently in woods about 100 yards from his house. It was laying face-down and covered with leaves and debris. “It was surprisingly well preserved after a 10-mile flight and nine years of waiting to be discovered,” Cremin noted, referring to the June 18, 2001, tornado that swept through Burnett County. Also found were cups and cones from the Dairy Queen and steel siding which may have come from the original hockey rink, along with other odds and ends. “Our house was severely damaged in the tornado,” Cremin said. “I am still picking shards of glass out of the interior of our log home. Our forest is recovering well - finally. We are still harvesting firewood from trees downed in the tornado.” Cremin said the financial and emotional impact of the 2001 tornado “will be with us for a lifetime,” and that he’s forever indebted to the hundreds of volunteers that helped with the survival, repair and cleanup efforts. “God bless you all,” he noted. “You helped restore my faith in humanity when I needed it the most.” - Photo submitted

Dragon appears on beach at Devils Lake

On June 7, over a period of about four hours, this dragon took shape on the beach at Devils Lake. Patty Nefs, Webster, worked with her great-grandson, Scott Polaski, and his cousin, Aaliyah Daniels, to create the sandy monster. According to Nefs, they had a great time doing it and are looking forward to making some more. — Photo submitted

Taylor joins race for Burnett sheriff Currently holds title of St. Croix Tribal Police Chief

by Sherill Summer Leader staff writer SIREN - St. Croix Tribal Police Chief Frank Taylor has declared his candidacy for Burnett County sheriff.

As of now, Taylor is the only Democrat candidate running for sheriff. Two other candidates incumbent Sheriff Dean Roland and current Grantsburg Police Chief Jeff Schinzing - are running as Republicans and will face off in the Republican primary in September for the right to be on the Nov. 2 ballot.

Taylor explained that he has had many people approach him and ask if he would run for sheriff. After talking with his wife and family members, he decided that now is the time. He is excited about the opportunity to run, explaining, “Living most of my life in Burnett County and gaining valuable experience being the St. Croix Tribal Police chief, I am positive that I can lead the Burnett County Sheriff’s Department into the next decade.”

Taylor has 17 years of experience in law enforcement, not including a couple of years working security in Minneapolis. “I learned very quickly about big city law enforcement working those brief years as an armed security officer. We were assigned all the public housing buildings on the south side of Minneapolis and they were pretty rough. I got

Currently the St. Croix Tribal Police chief, Frank Taylor is running for Burnett County sheriff. - Photo by Sherill Summer caught in gang-related crossfire while taking a break at a Super America one night. Shell casings were scattered through out the parking lot. It was intense, but that’s when I knew the job was for me,” Taylor said with a smile.

Taylor has also experience as a jailer and as a dispatcher, working part time as a jailer/ dispatcher for Burnett County in the early 1990s. Working as a dispatcher gave Taylor insight on how a call is handled, and working in the jail taught him how to de-escalate a situation, instead of making it worse, just by talking to people and showing some dignity. Taylor explains that as a jailer he gained strong interpersonal communication skills that have been of great benefit when working the streets.

Taylor is part of the Wisconsin Tribal Police Chiefs Association,

member of American Indians against Abuse, member of Drug Endangered Children and Internet Crimes Against Children, becoming the third tribal police department in the state that is a part of the organization.

The St. Croix Tribal Police Department is also the fourth tribal police department in the nation to be certified as a National Incident Base Reporting System user, meaning that the tribal department submits cases directly to the national database.

Taylor explains what he would like to bring to the sheriff’s position: “I may not have as much experience as the others, but what I can bring to the sheriff’s department is commitment. I will be committed to the citizens of Burnett County to make sure that they receive the best public service possible, respond to calls for service in a timely manner and to keep them updated on pending cases. I will also be committed to the Burnett County Sheriff’s Department employees to make sure they have the necessary tools and training, create a positive workforce attitude and install a philosophy of communityoriented policing.”

“I don’t put a lot of ‘I’ in my daily vocabulary. Without the support staff, it is tough to accomplish any task alone. My goals are to bring back the communication that has been lost over the last few years and to solidify the trust between law enforcement and the citizens of Burnett County.”

Woman airlifted after collision with semi

A 75-year-old Shoreview, Minn., woman was airlifted to a Twin Cities hospital after suffering serious injuries in a car-semi truck collision at approximately 8:30 a.m. Tuesday morning, June 22. Shirley Girard was the driver of a 1998 Toyota, eastbound on Hwy. 8 at CTH H, when her vehicle allegedly crossed over the centerline into the path of a westbound Volvo semi truck/trailer operated by Craig Alver, 55, of Lindstrom, Minn. Alver’s truck was struck in the left front side which caused him to lose control and travel across the centerline and strike an eastbound Buick driven by Paul Hanson, 66, Dresser. Alver and Hanson suffered minor injuries and were transported from the scene. - Photos from Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

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• Briefly • MADISON— In anticipation of the Fourth of July, the Wisconsin Department of Justice has compiled and explained the statutes and laws concerning fireworks and firework permits in the state of Wisconsin. The document explains the regulation of fireworks throughout the state and the process of obtaining a permit to legally possess and use fireworks. With this, the Wisconsin Department of Justice wishes the state of Wisconsin a safe, legal, and fun Independence Day. The document can be found at the DOJ’s Web site at doj.state.wi.us/news/files/2010f ireworksadvisoryfinal.pdf - from the DOJ ••• CORRECTIONS: In the Luck Village Board coverage on page 11 of the June 16 Leader, we inadvertently mispelled the name of Trustee John Wilcoxon. We apologize for the error.

••• The story “Remembering our first residents” in the June 16 Leader included the date 500 B.E. The correct date is 500 C.E. for Common Era. This is a term that recognizes that many cultures are using the western/European dating system also known as A.D. even though they do not share the same religious heritage. C.E. respects that difference. B.E. is a meaningless term. – by Gregg Westigard

Motorcyclist airlifted ST. CROIX FALLS - On June 20 shortly before 5 p.m. , the sheriff’s department received a report of car versus motorcycle accident on Hwy. 8 at 110th Street. William C. Nacey, 74, of Amery, attempted to make a left turn onto Hwy. 8 from 110th Street. Nacey struck a westbound motorcycle, driven by Kristin Lamprecht, 44, of Little Canada, Minn. Lamprecht was riding with a friend on a second bike, Michael Simon, 41, also of Little Canada. Nacey reported only seeing one motorcycle.

Simon reported that he swerved into the oncoming lane to avoid a collision with Nacey. Simon was able to avoid a collision, but Lamprecht was not.

Lamprecht was thrown from her motorcycle and had apparent injuries to her right leg. She was flown to Regions Hospital

by LifeLink but did not appear to have life-threatening injuries.

She was wearing a helmet during the accident.

Nacey and his passenger were not injured; he was cited for failure to yield right of way. — with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

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Grantsburg money available for county airport

by Sherill Summer Leader staff writer SIREN - The airport expansion project is finally complete.

The actual runway was extended last August, but not until last Wednesday, June 16, was the lighting completely changed and the final painting of all 5,000 feet of the new runway completed.

Actually, most of the runway, some 4,700 feet, was open for use, but several tall trees in the Amsterdam Sloughs Wildlife Area, just northwest of the runway, were obstructing part of the runway, and the airport had to wait until they were removed before the new runway was officially ready for use.

The project came in $90,069.71 under budget, and this money was transferred from the 2009 airport budget to the 2010 airport budget to be used for future airport capital improvement projects. The money was originally set aside for the airport expansion project in 2002. No new county money has been set aside since then.

That the airport has money left over is fortuitous, because airport manager Jeremy Sickler recently learned that FAA money from the Grantsburg airport can be used at the county airport.

Each year the FAA sets aside $150,000 for each airport to use for projects, but the Grantsburg airport has not used their money for several years because one requirement for using the money is that the airport must be open for at least 15 years. The future of the Grantsburg airport is uncertain, so for several years, the $150,000 has simply been re-

studies for resurfacing needed surfaces at the airport has become the priority on the airport’s six-year plan.

Two planes parked outside the Burnett County Airport on Tuesday, June 22. While the two planes are of different sizes, neither of the planes needed all 5,000 feet of runway space. The airport project was not complete until last week because tall trees in Amsterdam Sloughs Wildlife Area were obstructing some 300 feet of runway. Now that the trees have been removed, the airport information can be published in the upcoming FAA facility directory. Many insurance policies require larger planes to use only airports listed with 5,000 feet of runway in the FAA facilities directory. - Photo by Sherill Summer turned to the FAA pot.

Now, Grantsburg airport has learned that it can designate their money be used at the county airport in Siren in addition to the $150,000 that Siren receives annually. This will allow the airport to tap into $300,000 of FAA money in 2011 if they have money available for the county match.

Now that the $90,069.71 left over from the runway project has been retained by the airport to use as a county match, getting new projects on the airports sixyear plan is on the fast track.

Next month a public hearing for airport projects to be included on the six-year plan will be held be-

Woman drives car into river Alcohol the likely cause; details still forthcoming

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer AMERY – Cars and rivers don’t mix well; the vehicles tend to sink to the bottom.

An incident in Amery late Sat-

urday night, June 19, involved just such a mixture. While many details are still forthcoming, municipal charges of operating while intoxicated have been filed against 37-year-old Amy Halverson of rural Luck, after she allegedly drove her vehicle into the Apple River at the Birch Street access.

Amery Police responded to a call of a vehicle seen driving into

Patriotism on parade

Still queen

Brandi Larson, the reigning Miss Milltown, will keep her crown for another year and represent the village into 2011. For a rundown of events at Milltown this week and weekend, see page 10 in Currents. — Photo by Mary Stirrat

fore the infrastructure meeting on Wednesday, July 21, and a resolution petitioning for funds must be acted on in the infrastructure meeting and the full county board as soon as possible. Sickler hopes to have the Burnett County projects on the governor’s desk by October.

The Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics has identified surfaces near the fuel tanks, taxi areas and the other airport runway that was not recently expanded, as needing resurfacing in the next few years. Improving the surfaces of airport runway has become the favorite project to fund using FAA money as of late, so funding engineering

the river shortly after 11 p.m., Saturday. When the deputy arrived he was able to get Halverson out of the river. She appeared to be intoxicated, although details on the incident are still unclear.

In the narrative of the event, Officer Pete Krumrie writes that he talked with a witness on the scene, who saw a woman - later identified as Halverson - “Stumble across the road, get into her vehicle, drive without headlights on, drive on the wrong side of the road, and drive into the river without attempting to stop.”

The report states that Krumrie “was able to get Halverson out of the river,” and noted her condition at the time as being unable to pass the majority of field sobriety tests. Halverson was also given a preliminary breath test, and found to have a blood alcohol level three times the legal limit.

Halverson is facing charges of OWI, and was jailed, with her BAC coming in at .22 after being given a breath test at the jail. That level is still nearly three times the legal limit of .08 BAC to qualify for OWI charges. Halverson is being charged in Amery, and details on her court appearance were not available at press time.

She has no history of run-ins with the law, according to public court records.

The Leader A veteran looks out over the crowd as he rides a float in the Frederic Family Days parade on Sunday, June 21. - Photo by Becky Amundson

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Advisory group to be reformed In the past there was an active airport advisory group that worked with the county in matters pertaining to the airport. Infrastructure committee Chair Chuck Awe explained at the infrastructure meeting held June 16 that he believes the advisory group fell apart when the airport created a new hangar lease contract that was not welcomed by some of the hangar owners. Awe further believes there is a big benefit with having pilots part of the group because they are experts of their field. If the pilots feel positive about the airport, there should be beneficial word of mouth about the airport among pilots, which in turn can only help the airport.

Motorycle crash fatal Boat trailer sways into path of motorcyclist BURNETT COUNTY - A 40year-old Minnesota man lost his life Saturday, June 19, when the motorcycle he was driving collided with a boat trailer that swung into his lane of traffic.

Christopher Brock was ejected from the motorcycle after it struck the trailer. He was pronounced dead at the scene by Deputy Medical Examiner Greg Munson.

According to the Burnett County Sheriff’s Department, the trailer and boat were being towed by a truck driven by Kenneth J. Pickel, 73, of Kieler. Pickel was northbound on CTH H at Oak Lake Road in the town of Scott. Pickel apparently lost control while trying to pass another northbound vehicle at the intersection of Oak Lake Road, causing the trailer to swing into the southbound lane of H. Brock was southbound when the accident occurred. He was wearing a helmet. Pickel was not injured in the crash.

This incident remains under investigation by the Burnett County Sheriff’s Department. Gary King

Man charged with possession, carrying concealed weapon OSCEOLA - Justin Larson, 30, River Falls, was arrested and charged with carrying a concealed weapon, possession of cocaine and marijuana on late on Sunday, June 20.

A police officer stopped Larson’s vehicle in Osceola after running his plate and finding the owner of the vehicle had a revoked license. The officer asked Larson if he had any weapons, and he admitted he did but said it wasn’t loaded.

The officer found a bag next to the driver’s seat that was open and that had a magazine in it, though a round was not in the barrel.

Other items found when the rest of the vehicle was searched were a small pipe that appeared to have burnt marijuana in it, a silver grinder with what looked like marijuana in it and a container of what tested to be cocaine. — with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

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Storms/from page 1 outlying areas in northern Minnesota. Two people lost their lives when a tornado struck and a third person died near Albert Lea, Minn. as a turbulent system fueled twisters across Minnesota.

Those killed were Kathy Woodside, 66, Albert Lea, Minn., who was apparently afraid to go to a basement and was thrown from her home by a tornado, Margie Schulke, 79, Almora, Minn. who ran for cover and took shelter in a ditch with her husband and Wes Michaels, 58, Mentor, Minn., whose Cenex gas station was leveled.

Like the Siren tornado nine years earlier, three people lost their lives and the storm system developed and struck in the late afternoon and early evening.

And like Siren, the community of Wadena found itself with many of its homes destroyed, dozens injured and homeless - and most of its trees gone from the landscape.

The threatening storm system in Minnesota continued east from Wadena into Burnett County, following the route of the June 18, 2001, F-3 twister. Before getting to the border, just before 9 p.m., the storm system produced a tornado that touched down a half-mile east of the Wisconsin border and moving on toward Alpha, Falun and from there to Webster and Yellow Lake, where funnel-like clouds were reportedly seen over the lake.

At Siren, the band shell concert was moved to the school. Little else happened except for the appearance of brightly lit cloud formations between 9 and 9:30 p.m.

Downed lines Downed electric lines blocked off Hwy. 70, just west of the St. Croix River bridge, causing the road to be closed for approximately five hours.

Northwestern Wisconsin Electric Company crews from Grantsburg and Frederic were called into Pine County to repair three broken transmission line poles and one damaged pole by the tornado.

A circuit breaker at the company’s Rock Creek substation was tripped as a result of the storm causing an outage at the Grantsburg, Alpha, NWEC’s and Dairyland Power’s Hoffman substations said NWEC President Mark Dahlberg.

“We scrambled crews from Grantsburg and Frederic to get the poles temporarily set and the road cleared, said Dahlberg, “And in meantime we had different crews working on getting all the switches open at the Hoffman substation so we could get Grantsburg and Alpha back into service from the Frederic/Apple River sub-station.”

Dahlberg went on to say the Frederic interconnection had so much load the crews didn’t dare energize the Dairyland and NWEC Hoffman substations so Grantsburg generators were run to reduce load out of Frederic and then Dairyland and NWEC sub-stations could be picked up. At 10:34 p.m. the Grantsburg NWEC and Dairyland Hoffman stations were energized.

“It all went pretty well,” said Dahlberg, who added the outage resulted in some 1,500 NWEC customers being without power for approximately an hour to an hour and a half.

The large pine trees on the Tina Walker property just west of the Highway 70 Bridge in Pine County suffered severe damage during the tornado that came through the area last Thursday evening. A worker checked the area next to an electric pole also snapped off in the storm. - Photos by Priscilla Bauer

Trees were uprooted at the Terry Bodin home and craft shop located in Pine County on the Minnesota side of the Hwy. 70 bridge when a tornado hit the area on the evening of June 17.

Dahlberg also noted that since the storm happened on a Thursday night many seasonal residents weren’t up for the weekend or the number of people affected would have been higher.

“Crews replaced the broken poles with new poles on Friday, said Dahlberg. “Everything was switched back to normal Saturday morning when the line from the Rock Creek substation to the Grantsburg Hoffman substation was energized. “Right now everything is back

Troy and Heather Peterson’s garage was blown away by the high winds in Thursday night’s storm. The Petersons said as they were getting ready for bed the rain had a different sound.

“I looked out and saw the tree in the backyard was horizontal.

Then we heard a whistling sound like they say a tornado makes,” said Heather. “I don’t know what I yelled, but we got the kids and headed to the basement.” Besides their destroyed garage and a fallen tree on their home’s roof, the couple lost 20 acres of trees in the storm. to normal.”

Dahlberg along with many other area residents, made mention of the storm’s timing. - Priscilla Bauer contributed to this story

OWI arrest report POLK COUNTY - Brian Donnelly, 59, Balsam Lake, was arrested on Tuesday, June 15, and charged with OWI, third offense, after being involved in a one-vehicle accident. The accident happened at CTH G and E just north of CTH D. When the office arrived, there was an unoccupied green Dodge truck. It was registered to Donnelly. Shortly after the officer arrived a car pulled up and Donnelly got out. He said his wife had driven the truck, but this didn’t match the story of the person who had phoned in the report of the accident. The officer spoke with Donnelly’s wife, who initially said she had been driving the truck; then checked with

the reporting party again. When the wife was questioned again, she admitted Donnelly had been driving the truck. Field sobriety tests were given, including a PBT which registered .15, and he was arrested.

Other OWI arrests this week included: Annie Merrill, 26, Cumberland, second offense on June 19; Thalia Laier, 22, first offense, also after a one-vehicle accident, on June 16; and Bruce Schmidt, 49, Frederic, on June 20. Nathan Hart, 20, Cumberland, who was a passenger in Annie Merrill’s vehicle, was charged with obstructing an officer, as he gave the wrong name several times while talking with the officer after the accident. He eventually admitted his

true name and said he had lied because his name was “bad,” and the name he gave was of someone who he knew not to

have any warrants out. — with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

WHA Partners state resident visits

Backyard discoveries Keegan and Larysa were exploring the backyard this past weekend, June 19-20, and came upon this baby bird. The nest is only about two feet off the ground in a pine tree located in the middle of the backyard of the Kelly Bakke family in Centuria. - Photo submitted

WHA Partners State President Ann Bergmann (center) was in St. Croix Falls on June 16 to meet with Carolyn Ward (L), president of SCRMC Volunteer Partners and chairperson for the 2011 WHA Partners State Convention. While in St. Croix Falls, Bergmann visited the medical center and was hosted in a tour by Sandy Williams (R), marketing director.

Bergmann was very impressed with the facility and loved the gift shop.

If you are interested in volunteer opportunities at SCRMC, please contact Mickey at 715-483-0331. - Photo submitted

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Unity awarded no-interest loan for upgrades Projects to begin this summer; energy savings to repay loan

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff reporter BALSAM LAKE — Unity School District has just been notified that its application for a $1.1 million zero-interest loan to implement energy-saving improvements has been approved by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

The DPI administers the loan program, which is funded with stimulus funds through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. It will enable the school to implement measures such as updating the boiler system, adding pool covers and new lighting in the pool area, electrical to natural gas conversions, and replacement of the emergency generator.

Through a performance contract with Johnson Controls, the district is guaranteed enough savings on its energy bill to make the loan payments. As an example, plans to upgrade the 30-year-old boiler system carry a guaranteed annual energy savings of $15,066, plus $2,200 annual savings in operation and maintenance. The upgrade would also be eligible for an $8,000 rebate.

The renovations, said district Administrator Brandon Robinson, “are projected to reduce the energy and operational costs of the district enough to pay for the financing of the project with no additional cost to taxpayers. The interest-free financing means all of the savings from the improvements will be used to offset the bond payments.

“Additionally,” he continued, “the projects will replace aging infrastructure, adding equity and functionality to the facilities.”

Other items on the project list are im-

provements to the water system and replacing the water softening system, poolsafety code improvements, installation of pool covers, and replacement of the pool filtration and fill systems. Caulking and tucking around the building, replacement of the chiller, and Web upgrades are also on the list.

Some of the projects will begin this summer, said Robinson, with the entire scope of work completed within six or seven months.

Unity qualified for the loan, in part, because of the level of students who qualify for free or reduced lunches.

Another requirement is the district needed to obtain “qualified contributions” from private entities valued at 10 percent of the loan.

The DPI is awarding and administering two different loan programs. Unity and eight other districts are receiving a total of $23.4 million through the qualified zone academy bond program that requires at

least 35 percent of the students be eligible for free or reduced lunches.

Another $173 million has been awarded to 56 other districts in the form of qualified school construction bonds, which carry a low interest rate. The Milwaukee Public School system received $72.9 million of this, according to a press release from the DPI, which described the Milwaukee school system as “one of the nation’s largest school districts with significant numbers of children from families living below the poverty level.”

Along with the $1.1 million award to Unity, qualified zone academy bonds were authorized for the school districts of Ladysmith, $500,000; Green Bay, $8,521,000; Oshkosh, $1,935,000; Rhinelander, $4,250,000; Edgar, $3,200,000; DeSoto, $2,515,000; Cudahy, $1,151,000; and Cambria-Friesland, $250,000.

Hard budget times coming for Polk County Human services hears warnings for 2011 and beyond

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff reporter BALSAM LAKE – “The 2012 budget will be horrible,” human services director Sherry Gjonnes told her board Tuesday, June 22. “State and federal funding will take a dump. We must look ahead beyond the 2011 budget.”

Gjonnes and county Administrator Dana Frey gave the HS board information on the preparations being done for the 2011 budget which must be prepared by October. Gjonnes said the department has

made a start on projections for the coming year. The $12 million human services budget is the county’s largest. About twothrids of the funds come from outside (nonproperty tax levy) sources.

“This committee sets the budget goals and objectives,” Frey told the board. “The budget will be a real challenge. Unemployment will be up. Energy costs will be up. This will create a strain on the budget.

We must look beyond 2011 to 2012 and 2013. We must look at long-term sustainability.”

Frey went on to say he likes a two-year budget and a five-year capital improvements plan to avoid surprises. He said the budget must include staffing costs, operations costs and capital costs.

Gjonnes said that the HS department

will have to work smart, to utilize all the resources it has. She mentioned doing more cross training and more communitybased service delivery sites.

Board member Tim Strohbusch said he would like to see more collaborative team effort to serve all the needs of the clients.

He said that people coming in for assistance need everything (access to all programs and assistance) and need it all at once. He also urged that human services work with other agencies as much as possible.

Gjonnes said there is a growing demand for all department services, child protection, economic support, mental health, as the economic downturn continues. She said that human services must set priorities, must decide what it can and what it

can’t provide. Gjonnes said HS now can’t even respond to all calls.

“We really are in a budget crunch,” board member Marvin Caspersen said.

“The state has used one-time money to fix its budget. Retirees are on fixed incomes and can’t pay more property taxes. We can’t see everybody.”

The human services department is the county’s most complex department. With close to 75 employees and contract workers, it is the state’s arm for providing social services to at risk residents at the county level. Among its duties and services are child protection, juvenile justice, economic support, mental health and chemical dependency services, and adult protection.

New sewer rates proposed at Luck

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff reporter LUCK — Responding to comments made by the village auditor at the May meeting of the Luck Village Board, the Luck water and sewer commission met Monday night to discuss options for raising the sewer rates.

The proposal being recommended by the commission, consisting of chairman Peter Demydowich, Phil Warhol and Bruce Plomski, will mean an average sewer bill increase of about $20 per quarter.

Village Administrator Kristina Handt provided a history of past rate changes, noting that the last increase came in 2002.

At that time the volume rate was increased from $1.93 per 1,000 gallons, set in 1993, to $2.88 per 1,000 gallons. The base rate was not changed, remaining at $32.01.

In 1993 the volume rate was increased from $1.27 per 1,000 gallons to $1.93, but it is unknown if there was a base rate increase at that time.

The new charge would put the base rate at $38.41 and the new volume charge at $3.51 per 1,000 gallons.

In a comparison with nine other communities in Polk County, Luck’s current average quarterly sewer rate of $86 is lower than all but two other villages. According to a survey by Cedar Corporation, only Clayton and Turtle Lake have a lower sewer charge.

With the proposed rate, Clear Lake would also be lower than Luck.

Last month auditor Steve Schiedler indicated that, while the sewer utility has no long-term debt, the income statement for 2009 showed a net loss of $61,179. There has been a net loss seven of the last eight years, but 2009 was the first year a loss remained after depreciation was subtracted.

If approved by the village board, the new rates will go into effect for the fourth quarter of 2010, which means it will show on the first billing customers receive in 2011.

Also affecting the bottom line for the sewer, water, golf and general funds in

2011 will be a different way of splitting the administrative staff wages. Currently, wages in the clerk’s office are split 48 percent from the general fund, 23 percent from each the sewer and water funds, and 6 percent from the golf fund. The village administrator salary, however, is being split 34 percent from the general fund and 33 percent each from the water and sewer funds.

Starting in 2011 the administrator’s salary will be split the same way as the clerk’s office.

By doing this, said Handt, the water and sewer funds will each realize a savings of about $8,500. Expenses for the general fund will increase about $12,000, and expenses for the golf fund will increase about $5,000.

The commission also discussed the fact that the fire department is not charged for bulk water it uses, and recommended that the village board require the department to begin paying. The Luck Fire Department serves the village along with the towns of Luck, Bone Lake, Laketown and

McKinley. At this time there is no charge to the other four municipalities.

Last year, said public works director Seth Petersen, this amounted to about 400,000 gallons. According to Handt, the cost of the bulk water that is used to fight fires is shared by all water utility customers. Water used in the sinks and restrooms at the fire hall are charged to the fire department.

Handt later said she contacted the public service commission, which regulates water and sewer utilities, and found that the village can only charge for bulk water that goes outside the village.

Any bulk water the department uses to fight fires within the village is covered by the public fire protection charge that is now included on the quarterly water and sewer bills.

According to the PSC, said Handt, the village should charge for any bulk water used to fight fire outside the village limits, at a rate of $2 per 1,000 gallons and a $25 service charge.

Taxdahl submits retirement as GAM head Frey discusses role of committees

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff reporter AMERY – Golden Age Manor Administrator Gary Taxdahl submitted his retirement letter at the monthly meeting of the nursing home board Tuesday, June 22.

Taxdahl choked up a bit as he told his board that he will step down next April 1 after 25 years as head of the countyowned home. The board also heard county Administrator Dana Frey talk about the process for hiring a new GAM administrator and about the role of the board in general.

Taxdahl led GAM out of a period of several years where the home was losing money into the current period where GAM is making a profit on total income and has contributed $600,000 to the

county general fund. He also was in charge during a year of uncertainty while a proposed sale of the home worked its way through the courts before being overturned. Taxdahl had announced his retirement plans to the GAM board during a closed session in December and to his staff last week.

The GAM board should start the process of hiring a new nursing home administrator soon, Frey told the board. He said that while it is his job to make the appointment, it is very important to have board input. That includes reviewing the administrator job description and setting a time line for the hiring.

While Frey said options must be looked at, including whether to fill the coming vacancy immediately or leave the job open awhile, one idea of sharing the administration with another home is not an option. Taxdahl said state regulations require a full-time administrator for a nurs-

ing home with more than 50 beds. (GAM is licensed for 114 beds).

“There are not many people out there with nursing home administrator credentials,” Frey said. “I can say from experience that the process takes awhile.”

Frey also stated his views on the role of committees and boards now that the county has an administrator. Board member Bob Blake asked where and how the GAM board fits in with the statutory duties of a county administrator. (The county has a number of governing committees but GAM, health, and human services are directed by boards).

“There will be a stronger role for committees and boards,” Frey said. “They will set overall policy. They will set goals and have oversight of the results, of achievement. I am responsible for supervision and budget. That requires a great deal of input from the committees. You set priorities.”

Other business Financial figures through May show that operating revenue is down $81,000 from the same period last year while expenses are up $215,000. Year to date, there is a net loss of $3,000. However, the third installment of the state supplemental payment, about $160,000, is due in June. Taxdahl said the occupancy rate is down 16 beds, a longtime low. He said this may be a sign of the recession, with more out-ofwork people taking care of relatives.

The ongoing topic of replacing the 51year-old windows came up again. The board approved a resolution going to the county board authorizing the borrowing of up to $200,000 to pay for the new windows. About 70 percent of that debt and of the loan interest cost would be reimbursed by medical assistance. The board stressed an urgency to get the new windows installed before winter.

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Plan commission hears proposal for development

Former Ficek parcel on Hwy. 8

by Tammi Milberg Leader staff reporter ST. CROIX FALLS –The plan commission for St. Croix Falls met Monday, June 21, and heard a proposal for an assisted living and memory care facility for the Wilberg Boulevard, former Ficek property, in St. Croix Falls by Toti Development.

Rufino Lorenzo, president of Toti, and Jason Geschwind, development director for Toti, presented drawings to the commission and discussed their proposal. The property would be called Suite Living and would be a 32-bed facility for high-level care. Twenty beds would be for assisted living and 12 would be for memory care.

There are six facilities like the proposed one for St. Croix Falls in the Twin Cities that have been developed by Toti Devel-

opment.

The development would need a conditional-use permit because the plan is for more than 15 units, and the location would need approval from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation because the proposal is to locate Suite Living near Hwy. 8. The reason for the location by Toti representatives is visibility. The DOT has discouraged additional Hwy. 8 entrances or exits in the recent past due to traffic volume on Hwy. 8.

Mayor Darrell Anderson stated that if Toti representatives contacted the DOT now, they may have a better chance of working with them on the proposal because the DOT is currently planning for the roundabout construction for the Menards intersection which could possibly include a turn lane for the Suit Living site, if things were negotiated and worked out in advance.

Both Lorenzo and Geschwind indicated

they would contact the DOT and work with them. The average age for residents at Suite Living facilities is 85 years old and the average stay is 18 months. The development offers employment opportunities for 25 individuals including higher-end and steady-paying positions like RNs and LPNs. Once the permit is issued, Toti representatives indicated the construction cycle is eight to 10 months. The plan for the July plan commission meeting is for Toti to bring back information on the Hwy. 8 access and DOT correspondence for further discussion. The commission thanked the two representatives for their interest in St. Croix Falls.

In other business, Wal-Mart is going a more earth-tone approach for the facades of their buildings. A nationwide effort to make all Wal-Mart stores identical is taking place as well. The movement to make the stores look alike in all areas of the U.S.

can be seen locally at the St. Croix Falls location where items and shelves are being relocated daily. The outdoor, or exterior portion, of the Wal-Mart conforming upgrade will also be apparent soon. Scott Ward, architect contracted by Wal-Mart, was present to request that the plan commission approve the exterior color scheme change and sign change the retail store has planned. The design is more of an earth-tone appearance with browns and tans in the exterior, removing the blue and red colors of most existing Wal-Mart stores. The sign will remain a blue color, but the background will be changed from white to a bronze.

The commission approved the request and permit for changing the exterior, indicating they felt the appearance change of softer colors was a step in the right direction.

Serving members in a changing economy Polk-Burnett Electric Co-op annual meeting

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff reporter ST. CROIX FALLS – “Electricity remains a good value,” William Schmidt told members of the Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative gathered for the co-op’s annual meeting Tuesday, June 8, at the St. Croix Falls High School. The Polk-Burnett general manager went on to say that the coop is working hard to control costs while keeping its operating system in good shape. Schmidt said the past year saw a drop in kilowatt hours of electricity sold while the cost of that electricity increased.

The co-op has announced a rate increase effective July 1, the first rate increase since October 2008.

Schmidt said that member growth has stopped for the co-op that delivers power to more than 20,000 homes, farms, cabins

and businesses. He said consumption was down because of members being conscious of wise use and energy efficiency but also because of the weather and the economy. The total amount of electricity sold for the past year was 226,125,000 KWH, down 5,839,000 KWH from the previous year or 2.5 percent.

Polk-Burnett buys all its electricity from Dairyland Power Cooperative, the electricity producer and supplier to 25 electric co-ops in Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Schmidt said the cost of purchasing power from Dairyland went up 10 percent in 2009 and will go up another 5 percent in 2010. He said the costs increases are due to renewable energy and environmental controls. Dairyland is adding a biomass energy plant to its system as part of its move to meet Wisconsin’s standard that 10 percent of electricity comes from renewable sources. Dairyland is also upgrading its plants to reduce the emission level of gases and mercury.

Schmidt said Polk-Burnett and Dairyland are in the process of transitioning from promoting electric sales to promoting energy efficiency and energy conservation. The cost of converting the power-producing plants is increasing the cost of electricity per kilowatt hour, while the co-ops have a goal of lowering electric consumption through wise use and energy-efficient appliances.

Electric power cooperatives have a built-in expense that is a factor in the cost of electricity, Share Brandt of the Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association told the members. For many years, rural farms and homes received no electricity because of the cost of bringing power to rural areas. That problem was solved when the Rural Electrification Association was set up in the 1930s to bring electricity to all Americans. The REA led to the birth of member-owned Polk-Burnett Electric Coop in 1938.

But the rural location of Polk-Burnett

member customers leads to a higher cost of serving power. Brandt said that while a mile of power lines serves about 35 customers in populated areas, Polk-Burnett builds and maintains a mile of lines for every six members. Schmidt said that Polk-Burnett is committed to keeping that delivery system in good repair.

The results of the 2010 election of members of the Polk-Burnett Cooperative Board of Directors were announced during the meeting. The terms of three directors, representing different areas in the co-op service area, were up for election, and all three incumbents were re-elected.

Marlyn Bottolfson received 155 votes to 143 for Rick Scoglio and 83 for Mark Adams. Jeff Peterson received 237 votes to 197 for Jeffrey Traynor. And Robert Thorsbakken received 241 votes to 175 for Curtis Schmidt. Polk-Burnett is directed by a nine-member board elected by the members for three-year terms.

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Star Tribune names SCRMC one of top workplaces ST. CROIX FALLS – St. Croix Regional Medical Center has been named one of the top workplaces in the Twin Cities Metro area based on an employee-based survey project from the Star Tribune. The Star Tribune Top Workplaces special section was published in the newspaper on Sunday, June 20.

The report can also be found at StarTribune.com/top workplaces.

Produced by the same team that compiles the 19-year-old Star Tribune 100 report of the best-performing public companies in Minnesota, Top Workplaces recognizes the most progressive companies in the metro based on employee opinions about company leadership, career opportunities, workplace flexibility, compensation and benefits. The analysis included responses from more than 33,000 employees at Minnesota/Wisconsin public, private and nonprofit organizations.

The rankings in the Star Tribune top places to work are based on survey information collected by Workplace Dynamics, an independent company specializing in employee engagement and retention.

St. Croix Regional Medical Center was ranked 23rd on the midsize company list. ”As an organization, we are committed to making SCRMC an excellent place to work,” said the medical center’s CEO, Dave Dobosenski, “and we’re very pleased to receive high marks from our staff.” The qualities that led to this ranking, as expressed by SCRMC employees, include the opportunity to grow and learn, strong effective teamwork, encour-

THANKS FROM THE NEIL MCKENZIE FAMILY

agement and support to further one’s education, a workplace culture that fosters a passion for caring, supervisors who listen, and feeling respected by colleagues and management. ”Most importantly, having a progressive and positive workplace environment means that our patients, who are the ultimate focus of our work, consistently receive the best care possible,” Dobosenski continued. “This can only happen with dedicated staff and providers.”

Star Tribune publisher, Michael J. Klingensmith, said, “I congratulate each of the companies in the Star Tribune Top Workplaces on their outstanding accomplishment. They have succeeded in creating a positive workplace for their employees during very challenging economic times.”

Founded in 1919, St. Croix Regional Medical Center has a rich history of serving the health-care needs of the greater St. Croix Valley area. Today, SCMRC offers the services of 44 physicians, psychologists and midlevel professionals, consulting and allied health staff, as well as the support of a 25-bed critical access hospital and three convenient community clinics in St. Croix Falls, Frederic and Unity/Balsam Lake. SCRMC employs over 400 people.

To qualify for the Star Tribune Top Workplaces, a company must have more than 50 employees in the Twin Cities area.

Over 1,000 companies were invited to participate. Rankings were composite scores calculated purely on the basis of employee responses. - from SCRMC

Great kids, caring parents and mentors...a fun day at fishin’ on Deer Lake on June 19 with the kind support of the Lagoon Association and the Deer Lake Association, sponsors/volunteers: Amery Bass Anglers Gary & Linda Coleman Rack-It-Up Taxidermy Bauer Bros., Inc. Jerry Wagner Rich and Patty Coan Bernick’s Co. Jim and Judy Kinney Thursday Night Bass Buck N’ Bassers Joe Mattson League - Al, Leroy & Cabela’s, Inc. Kassel Tap Family Dave and Neva Larson Ken McKenzie and Hedy Tom Green Construction DNR Lucky Baits Verizon Don and Melanie Hoag MarketPlace Foods VFW Post #7929, Amery Ellen’s Blacksmith Shop Marlyene and Lyle Jahn Wal-Mart Forster Septic Noah Insurance Wayne Coleman Frederic Design & Polk County Bassers Whitetails Unlimited Promotions - Betty Knutson Thanks to pontoon and boat owners, drivers and guides, to the originators, Dave and Ann Hraychuck, Denny O’Donnell and John Boyer; to Terry Peer and to the Polk Sportsmen’s Club for their cosponsorship and volunteers and to friends of Neil.

Let’s take those kids fishin’ and huntin’ while respecting the rights and property of others...keep tellin’ those stories.

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Great Lakes cargo traffic recuperating

BONE LAKE – The planning commission of the town of Bone Lake presented an ordinance to the town board at the monthly meeting on June 10. This ordinance has been designed to regulate potential large-scale commercial activity in the town. Laketown had enacted a similar ordinance in November of 2009. The planning commission studied this ordinance at length during this past year and voted unanimously in May to recommend further study by the board. The board then decided to present the ordinance at a public town board meeting in June. The main goal of the ordinance is to protect the town’s rural character and environment as recommended in the survey conducted two years ago. It will also serve to help protect town roads from damage, keep noise levels at a reasonable rate, protect soil from being contaminated, and preserve the historical and recreational areas in Bone Lake. This ordinance does not prevent large-scale commercial activity, but instead regulates the establishment process. Farming is excluded from the regulations except for large-scale livestock facilities with more than 700 animal units.

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West of Hwy. 35 on Fairgrounds Rd. After much discussion, the town board unanimously adopted the ordinance. A brief summary of the adopted ordinance has been posted as required and a complete copy of the ordinance is available from the town clerk at cost.

The monthly update from the voluntary dam advisory committee included the following: the possibility of a plank dam to replace the current structure would not be acceptable because of a lack of a concrete base; other dam types are still under consideration.

In an effort to go forward with the dam project, letters have been sent to all affected landowners. The board is seeking information from the landowners regarding concerns with respect to granting an easement. An easement is the right granted by the property owner to the town to allow river water on the property owner’s land. The town board had previously indicated their wish to maintain the present water levels. Therefore, the easements would allow the water level to remain at the current level.

The planning commission will meet Tuesday, Aug. 3, at 7 p.m., at the Bone Lake Lutheran Church, and the town board will meet Thursday, July 8, at 7 p.m., at the clerk’s home. - submitted by Darrell Frandsen, town clerk, and Dan Beal, planning commission chairman

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“Now we still do have some ships that haven’t sailed this year,” explains Neckvasil, “which is again proof positive that although numbers are trending up, we’re not out of the woods yet.”

Still, 49 lakers are sailing this season, up 18 from a year ago. Coal shipping is down slightly in May, but limestone was up 20 percent and iron ore increased 113 percent.

Wisconsin Ports Association President Jason Serck says those two materials signify construction and manufacturing, particularly iron ore. He says steel production is under way again, which is a good gauge of how the economy is getting back on track.

So far this year, Great Lakes U.S.flagged ship cargo is up 65 percent.

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by Mike Simonson Wisconsin Public Radio DULUTH/SUPERIOR - The surge in cargo demand for Great Lakes shipping continued last month, with U.S.-flagged lakers carrying about one-third more goods than in April.

The 29-percent increase in cargo in May over April is even higher when compared to a year ago. So far, 2010 shows a 39-percent increase compared to last year.

Lake Carrier’s Association Vice President Glen Neckvasil says that has to be tempered with the realization that last year “was very, very bad.”

Neckvasil says the downside is that May’s totals are off 11 percent from the five-year average. But he says more ships are sailing. That includes the thousandfooter Stuart J. Cort, which hadn’t sailed since 2008.

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Comparing our state

• Joe Heller •

The Wisconsin Taxpayers Network publishes a small booklet each year titled “50 State Comparisons.” It breaks down the statistics from each state regarding taxes, education, health and welfare and economic data.

Our state of 5.6 million people (20th-largest state - 400,000 more people than Minnesota for those who thrive on that rivalry) has made headlines for its cheese and milk production - fighting with California for the title in recent years.

Other than that, we live in a pretty average state - and this book supports that theory. We rank between 20th and 30th out of 50 states in nearly every category.

And depending on the category, it’s not always good to be in the top 10 or 20.

We’re still in the top 10 - albeit 10th among 50 states - in local and state tax burden. We were eighth, so I guess we’re moving in the right direction, if you’re looking for tax relief - and we’d guess most of us are.

We’re 30th when it comes to friendliest states for entrepreneurship (small business survival index - 2009).

We’re 18th highest in the cost of electricity at an average of 11.51 cents per killowatt-hour.

And we spend a lot on our roads - 11th highest among 50 states at $332 per capita per year.

Here are a few points that may be more positive.

Wisconsin ranks 13th in average ACT scores in 2009, 14th in state farm income and production rating, 17th in patents issued in 2009, 34th in property crime and 35th in violent crime (we’re guessing most criminals don’t like cold weather) and 39th in the percent of welfare recipients as percent of population in 2009, We’re 19th in median family income ($65,000) but we’re thinking that’s higher than the average in Burnett and Polk counties.

Surprising to many, perhaps, is the fact Wisconsin ranks among the top 10 states in production of all leading commodities, second only to California in dairy products, and seventh in fruits and nuts (yes, you can pause for a smirk here), ninth in vegetables and third in potatoes.

Although we rank fairly low when it comes to property and violent crime, we rank 12th in state correctional spending per capita at $183. More efficient police protection, perhaps? Tougher sentencing?

Wisconsin can be a beautiful place to live and most of us are happy here. But it’s always interesting to compare ourselves to other states and other areas of the country.

The “50 State Comparisons” booklet can be found online for $2 a copy at www.taxpayersnetwork.org or by writing to The Taxpayers Network, 721 Cardinal Lane, Suite 105, Green Bay, WI 54313.

Mean season isn’t over

• Web poll results •

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To take part in our poll, go to theleader.net and scroll down to the lower left part of the screen • See front page for this week’s question

• Where to write • President Barack Obama 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D.C. 20500 www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ Governor Jim Doyle P.O. Box 7863, Madison, WI 53707 wisgov@mail.state.wi.us Congressman David Obey (7th District) 2462 Rayburn Office Bldg.

Washington, D.C. 20515 or Federal Building, Wausau, WI 54401 (715) 842-5606 Rep. Nick Milroy (73rd District) Room 221 North, State Capitol P.O. Box 8952, Madison 53708 E-mail: rep.milroy@legis.state.wi.us

Rep. Ann Hraychuck (28th District) State Capitol, P.O. Box 8942 Madison, WI 53708 Phone: 608-267-2365 • Toll free: 888-529-0028 In-district: 715-485-3362 rep.hraychuck@ legis.state.wi.us Rep. Mary Hubler (75th District) Room 7 North, State Capitol P.O. Box 8952, Madison, WI 53708 or 1966 21-7/8 St., Rice Lake 54868 (715) 234-7421• (608) 2662519 rep.hubler@legis.state.wi.us U.S. Senator Herb Kohl 330 Hart Senate Office Bldg.

Washington, D.C. 20510 (715) 832-8492 senator_kohl@kohl.senate.gov

Senator Robert Jauch (25th District) Room 19 South, State Capitol P.O. Box 788, Madison, WI 53707 E-mail: Sen.Jauch@legis.state.wi.us Senator Sheila Harsdorf (10th District) State Capitol, P.O. Box 7882 Madison, WI 53707 (608) 266-7745 • (715) 2321390 Toll-free - 1-800-862-1092 sen.harsdorf@legis.state.wi.us

U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold SDB 40, Rm. 1, Washington, D.C. 20510 or 1600 Aspen Commons Middleton, WI 53562-4716 (608) 828-1200 senator@feingold.senate.gov

When it comes to stormy weather, last Thursday’s scare - or reality, in the case of many Minnesota residents - was perhaps what some of us needed to shake out of our complacency which may have set in since the 2001 tornadoe that devastated southern Burnett County.

How many local residents were scrambling to find good batteries for flashlights and radios before heading to the basement or shelter last Thursday evening? Does your family have a game plan should a violent storm or tornado show up at your doorstep on short notice?

Thursday’s tornadoes in Minnesota echoed the 2001 Burnett County tornado in the number of people who lost their lives, the time of day it struck and the time of year, arriving on the eve of the ninth anniversary of the 2001 twister.

None of the news this past week regarding the loss of life and cleanup is lost on anyone who lived here in 2001 or felt the impact of that tragic evening.

Ironically, a rural Siren resident discovered remnants of the 2001 tornado last week in woods near his house - 10 miles dead east of Siren. Pat Cremin emailed us a photo of him holding part of the sign from the former Inter-County Leader office - and said he also discovered cups from the former Dairy Queen and steel that could have come from the former ice rink in Siren.

All found 10 miles miles away - a long flight for pieces of steel.

The debris, the dark horizon, Dave Dahl and his Doppler radar - all friendly ghosts coming to remind us to look up once in a while - and pay attention to the weather reports. And maybe buy new batteries, make a storm plan for your family.

The mean season is far from over.

Needed: a safe stretch

Motorcyclists need not only a safe stretch of road but a long stretch of good luck.

Talk of headgear and safe driving techniques - and urging motorists to see motorcycles on the road - are all good steps to take for safer travel for easy riders.

But then there seems to be the need for some simple good fortune as well.

Deer running out into the highway - and, in the case of a tragic fatality in Burnett County this past weekend - a boat trailer ending up in the oncoming lane of traffic - are occurrences that are difficult to foresee or prevent. Persons in a car or truck could survive such collisions in most cases. But motorcylists are lucky to survive a sudden foray into loose gravel without injury or death.

It’s not so much a method of travel as a balancing act with the ever-present element of danger. And don’t kid yourself. That’s a big reason why motorcycling is attractive to many - not the great mileage - but the excitement brought on by the feeling of actually flying down the road.

All nonmotorcycle motorists can do is give them space - watch closely for them at intersections and in rearview mirrors - and respect their place on the road.

And perhaps say a prayer - and push some good karma their way for a good, long stretch of accident-free travel this summer.

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

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• Letters to the editor • Squandering All of the back-and-forth dialogue that is going on, in meeting after meeting in Polk County, between human services, purchasing, corporate council and everyone else that has had a say in it, about the illegal & unauthorized purchase of $40,000 worth of furniture by Sherry Gjonnes, is a huge waste of time and valuable resources. It is frightening to see the amount of time and energy invested in this matter. Time and energy that is being diverted from these professionals’ other job responsibilities. Not to mention the $40,000 that Polk County has already paid for this furniture.

This issue is really much less complicated than it is being presented as.

Gjonnes (and her department?) wanted some new furniture. Gjonnes proceeded, outside of all purchasing and approval guidelines, to order, purchase and approve payment of $40,000 worth of furniture that she wanted.

In my understanding from all that has been printed on this subject, Gjonnes did not utilize the purchasing department and procedures. She did not enter into any competitive bidding for this purchase.

Further, the purchase of this furniture and the “redoing of or creation of training rooms” had been previously vetoed, and has subsequently been vetoed again and again.

This purchase/approval was outside any jurisdiction Gjonnes held, and outside of any procedures in place in the system in Polk County Human Services. Pure and simple.

The “facts” of the matter (again, as presented to the public) seem to be very clear. Gjonnes now owns $40,000 worth of furniture, that she ordered, approved payment of, and had delivered to Polk County for her department’s use. It would be sensible to assume that the obligation to pay for this furniture would be held, legally, by Gjonnes .

It would also seem to make sense that if she no longer wants the furniture, then she should be the one to figure out how to return it or dispose of it. Why are all the resources, time, energy and of Polk County being devoted to untangling this mess that she created ? Why is so much energy being devoted to trying to “legitimize” this purchase? To justify it? To “find the money to pay for it”?

Is there not other business in Polk County that requires the valuable time and attention of all of these people? Are there not other services in Polk County that this money can be directed to?

Send Gjonnes a bill. Have her do what she will with her furniture. Have her remove it from the area or charge her for storage.

Linda Glenn Bone Lake

I do know I read Pam’s letter to the editor. She says I need to at least know what I am talking about.

I think I know what I am talking about.

I hauled oil, ran mixer, ran grader, ran the roller and the paver. That old oil and gravel are still used today. We also had a hot-mix plant. Our blacktop is the same today, oil and gravel mixed. I did this for 24 years.

I also said that cars could be used. I guess you missed part of my letter - remember I said they did it before and it worked.

I don’t know if you remember when we used to get snow so deep we could reach to the telephone lines, it was piled so high.

I had a two-wheel drive pickup to get to work. The county road I drove to work on is one of the roads I plowed. I made it to work. I was only pulled out once by a neighbor. I do live in the original house on this property. The barn is all that is gone.

We had more people at the highway department, because we not only took care of the county roads, but did most of the work for the township roads.

I was raised a half block from the county shop and I do not recall the DNR saying anything about the shop drainage in the last 50 years.

If you attended the open house and have your papers listing things to be repaired, go to part C. C-6 says to include sand and oil traps. So I am not the only one to say this.

Also, if you remember, Mr. Warndahl projected that we might see the end of the public highway system as we know it. So now we can leave our children with a new facility to pay for instead of an old one that is already paid for.

So Pam, I do know what I am speaking about. I save papers so I have the information, or else I have already done these things, so I do know how they are done.

Thank you for your letter, Pam Dennis McKinney Luck

PBEC rate hike We find it hard to believe Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative can honestly justify another rate hike. The monthly basic rate is increasing $5 per month! This is four times the “other” company’s rate. Perhaps Polk-Burnett Electric should stop advertising on Twin Cities television stations (what’s the point? We have no choice they have the monopoly) and assess the production costs and postal rates for Powerlines newsletter ... they could actually reduce our rates.

Rates for “security” (on all night) lights are also increasing. We recently read we are seven times more likely to have a bur-

glary with a constant light and twelve times less likely with a simple motion detector (uses fraction of electricity) light.

It’s time we all disconnect these so-called “security lights.” We wish we could disconnect from Polk-Burnett Electric “Coop” also.

Wayne Jensen Trade River

Town meeting The town hall meeting held in Osceola last Thursday to address the departure of Polaris, the county’s largest employer, was an eye-opening event.

The majority of the questions from the audience focused on the root of the problem, which is the toxic business environment that our lawmakers have created in the state of Wisconsin.

The Pew Report rated Wisconsin among the top 10 states with budget problems and blamed Wisconsin’s budget shortcomings, in part, on the loss of 140,000 jobs and one-eighth of its manufacturing workforce in the current recession.

When asked about how the state was going to shrink their spending to keep pace with vanishing employers and shrinking incomes, Rep. Ann Hraychuck explained that the state was doing its part by decreasing the Wisconsin state budget deficit by $2.6 billion. While that may sound promising on the surface, closer examination is needed to really understand the deceptive story.

Saying we are reducing the state deficit by $2.6 billion is not true. Wisconsin used the one-time $2.6 billion federal government stimulus money to cover the gap between our increase in spending and our decrease in tax income collected for the year. Wisconsin legislators continue to spend, spend, spend and the tax income from businesses and workers will continue to drop each year as jobs and success leave this state.

Because of the recession, the state fell short of collecting the $458 million in new revenue that lawmakers projected. The state is spending money in this current budget that they thought they might have but cannot collect. Right now the Wisconsin budget deficit is about $5.7 billion.

Our lawmakers have approved spending $5.7 billion that we do not have.

The federal government gave Wisconsin $2.6 billion in stimulus money. This is the same $2.6 billion that Rep. Hraychuck speaks of. Please note that the state did not trim its spending by $2.6 billion, yet she claims to have “cut the budget” with this payment from the federal government. You see, they don’t think we have figured out that giving more of our hardearned pay to the federal government in taxes for stimulus bailout projects is not that much different than giving our hardearned pay to the state government for projects and programs that we cannot sus-

tain. Either way, the taxpayer is paying.

It is not “found money.”

The total state budget actually increased by about 10 percent. Since the Democrats in Madison knew the $2.6 billion was coming, they were able to cover the decrease in tax revenue because the federal money would still let them spend the excesses they desired. Your federal money will not be there next year. Wouldn’t the responsible thing be to control spending now and not set us up for an even bigger shortfall next year?

According to the Tax Foundation Annual Report on Business-Friendliness of State Tax Systems, Wisconsin ranks as the 42nd worst state. According to their Web site, the index measures how well a state’s tax system encourages investment by maintaining a broad tax base and low rates. Lawmakers have direct control over the quality of the state tax systems.

Taxes matter to businesses. Businesses employ people.

Our lawmakers are driving business investment away from our state. The talented workforce at Polaris will be idle because our state policies toward business drove a business away.

The campaign this fall is going to be about making a choice. Some tough budget decisions are going to have to be made next year and we need someone representing our area that is going to be honest with us and make the right decisions.

Margo Johnson Osceola

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• Area news at a glance • Young man loses life in cycle crash ELLSWORTH - The funeral was held Monday for a 21-year-old Ellsworth man who died early Friday morning, June 18, when the motorcycle he was riding crashed in the village of Lake Hallie in Chippewa County. Matt Seibel was riding his motorcycle on Hwy. 29 when it left the road while negotiating a curve, according to Lake Hallie Police Chief Cal D. Smokowicz. The cycle then struck two metal reflective highway marker posts before overturning. Seibel was found lying on the right-hand paved shoulder, while the motorcycle was located in the tall grass of the ditch. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the Chippewa County coroner. Lake Hallie police were notified of the accident at 12:59 a.m.

Smokowicz said it rained earlier in the evening, but at the time of the accident the road was damp, not wet. He added the speed limit in the area was 65 mph, and motorcycle damage indicates the accident occurred at a high speed. Eye protection was located, but a helmet wasn’t. Seibel is a 2007 graduate of Ellsworth High School who was living in Eau Claire while he was attending school. He is the son of Joe and Sharon, who own J & S Machine. Accord-

ing to his obituary, Seibel was a full-time student and worked at Menards in the maintenance department, but his true passion was for his motorcycle and fireworks.

He helped assemble and put on fireworks shows. He also loved hunting, fishing and spending time with his buddies. He was active in 4-H and the Wisconsin State 4-H Youth Leadership Council. - New Richmond News

Nearly 50 years for child molester BARRON - A convicted child molester who molested again has been sentenced to 48 years in prison and 27 years on extended supervision. Christopher H. Copley, 41, Chetek, was sentenced in Barron County Circuit Court Thursday, June 17, on three convictions of second-degree sexual assault of a child. Judge Timothy Doyle deemed that Copley was not eligible for any prison programs that could shorten his prison stay. Copley was accused of sexually assaulting three boys over a yearlong period from February 2009 to February of this year. He was previously convicted of repeatedly molesting a grade-school age boy in 1989. - Rice Lake Online (www.chronotype.com)

New position could go to the dogs BARRON - Law enforcement agencies in the area are increasingly looking at man’s best friend to help curb man’s illegal behavior. The Barron County Sheriff’s Department recently announced that it has taken on a second K9 unit, while the police committee for the city of Barron has given its blessing for its officers to pursue adding a trained dog to the force. Tuesday morning, June 15, officer Nathan Emmons of the Barron Police Department led a presentation to the police committee outlining the benefits of four-legged law enforcement. “We have a very busy highway - Hwy. 8 - and I’m sure than what we have managed to get as far as drug activity on our roads is just a drop in the bucket of what’s out there,” he said. “Last year, the Supreme Court made a decision where you can no longer search a vehicle totally per incident to arrest, so it’s limited what we can do.” If a K9 unit gets a “hit” or whiff of a controlled substance while circling a suspect vehicle, however, Emmons added that officers can then be more comprehensive in their search. The domesticated and trained animal can also be a valuable public relations tool that could be brought into a wide range of venues from

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schools to nursing homes, he said. - Barron News-Shield

Judge throws book at meth makers PINE COUNTY, Minn. - Two Pine County men were each sentenced to more than nine years in state prison last week for their respective roles in manufacturing methamphetamine. Hinckley resident Bradley Purdy, 51, and Pine City resident Marko Mohar, 52, were arrested in May of last year after the Kanabec County Sheriff’s Office and North Central Drug Task Force discovered numerous items used to manufacture meth at a Kanabec County property. Deputies were originally dispatched to a residence in Kroschel Township to execute an outstanding arrest warrant for Mohar. Purdy was sentenced to 125 months in prison, while Mohar was sentenced to 110 months. Both men were additionally ordered to pay restitution but are challenging the amount set last week.

- Pine County Pioneer

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New Hope Church

Pastor Emory Johnson tells a standing-room-only audience at New Hope Lutheran Church, “We are at that day ... in Grantsburg to worship in spirit and in truth.” The church opened its new doors in Grantsburg last Sunday, June 20, and to a surprised Johnson, the line of people pouring in at 9:30 a.m. and looking for scarce seating was a constant delight. Ushers scrambled to find and set up more folding chairs to accommodate the capacity crowd. More than 160 people from Wisconsin and Minnesota came to witness the first service at the new church. Young and old, Lutherans, Baptists, Pentecostals, Catholics and other Christians filled the transformed industrial building on Father’s Day. Church members transformed the industrial building, located on Hwy. 70, into a beautiful and comfortable house of worship. The building is owned by Mark Harmon, and the church signed a two-year lease with Harmon. After that time, church officials said, they will consider either staying or building a traditional church.

For the past several months, the New Hope congregation had been meeting in the school auditorium in Siren, but their arrival into Grantsburg was much anticipated. Since the ELCA’s controversial vote last August, some Lutherans have left the ELCA in protest and joined other church bodies, like New Hope. But their Sunday attendance was more than opposition to a synod’s policy. “Pastor Johnson touches so many hearts,” said Terry Swenson. “He is passionate about his faith.” For more information on New Hope Lutheran Church call: 715635-2972. - Photos/text by Wayne Anderson

Luck man arrested after violence at St. Croix Falls day-care center ST. CROIX FALLS - Adam Reed, 37, Luck, was arrested and booked late on Wednesday, June 16, after two incidents at the Kids View Daycare in St. Croix Falls on June 1 and June 13. Charges include battery, criminal damage to property, four counts of bail jumping, two counts of disorderly conduct and unlawful entry into a building.

Police were called to the day care on both dates. On the first, a man at the day care reported Reed arrived at the day care, came up to him, yelling at him, because he had

been talking to Reed’s girlfriend. The man said he thought Reed was going to punch him, and he backed away, as he had just had surgery on his face after an ATV accident. Reed had also apparently burned two cigarette holes in the seat of the car the victim had been driving.

There was an injunction prohibiting Reed from having any contact with the victim, but the order had not yet been served.

Police were called to the same day care on June 13 for

another incident. Allegedly, Reed arrived at the day care again when the victim was inside, got out of his vehicle and took what looked like a long pipe out of it. He came to the door, yelling and swearing at the victim. He pulled open a locked exterior door and went after the victim with the pipe, saying he was going to kill him. He failed to hit the victim but did hit a dog that was there. Reed left when he realized police had been called. — with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

Osceola nurse suspended MADISON – Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing secretary Celia Jackson announced that the Board of Nursing has suspended the license and privilege of Amy M. Freund to work as a licensed practical

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Thereafter, she may be able to work under a stayed suspension, if she participates in a drug and alcohol treatment program, attends support group meetings, maintains sobriety and submits to drug and alcohol screens. She would be subject to at least five years of monitoring and any violation could result in her license being suspended immediately and indefinitely.

Freund’s employer would also be required to submit quarterly reports assessing her work performance to DRL and she would not be allowed to work in any setting where she has access to controlled substances. Freund agreed to the BON action and its terms. - from Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing

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BARRON – Wisconsin Bankers Association President and CEO Kurt R. Bauer is scheduled to be in Barron on Tuesday, June 22, at 2 p.m. Bauer will appear at Sterling Bank, located at 234 E. LaSalle Ave., to offer congratulations and pay homage to the bank’s celebration of its 125th anniversary.

Sterling Bank began doing business in 1885 as the Bank of Barron. Today it has four branch locations, in Barron, Chetek, Luck and Rice Lake, and is the longest tenured financial institution in Barron County. Sterling Bank is a full-service community bank that focuses on providing high-quality services for customers and supporting initiatives that benefit local communities.

Founded in 1892, the Wisconsin Bankers Association is the state’s largest financial industry trade association, representing more than 300 commercial banks and savings institutions, their nearly 2,300 branch offices and 28,000 employees.

For more information contact Aaron Weber at 715-5373141. - submitted

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In a final decision and order approved May 6, 2010, the BON found that Freund, in her work at Deerfield Gables Care Center in New Richmond, accepted 300 Percocet pills for use by a resident. Records indicate that the pharmacy had a record of Freund signing for the drugs, but there was no record of receipt of the drugs by the facility nor was there a record that the resident they were ordered for ever received the medication. Freund denied taking the medications but agreed to the disciplinary action imposed on her by the BON. “When medications are diverted, patient safety is potentially put at risk and the trust we need to have in our nurses is violated,” said Jackson.

The BON ordered a suspension of Freund’s license.

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Adventures Restaurant And to these local businesses for their generous donations: Acorn Pantry Little Turtle Hertel Casino Auto Stop Log Cabin Store Best Western Northwoods Main Street Cafe Lodge Moose Mulligan’s Mini Golf Black & Orange Liquor Northwoods Bakery Cafe Burnett Dairy Olson & Son Drug Store Yah Butz in the Woods Peggy’s Fashion Rack & Chattering Squirrel Coffee Gifts Cafe Pizza Place Dairy Queen Polaris DNR Pour House Emily’s Luncheon Subway Fiedler Ford Syren General Store Fox Run Golf Course The Granary Hole in the Wall Casino Turf & Tundra ATV Club Hopkins Sand & Gravel Webster Ace Hardware Jenneman’s Hardware Hank Wild Bill’s Sports & Spirits Wild River Outfitters Johnson Lumber Co. Yellow River Pharmacy Kris’ Pheasant Inn Little Mexico We greatly appreciated everything!

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Pillowcases for community service

by Priscilla Bauer Leader staff reporter GRANTSBURG – Lucille Chelmo just couldn’t decide which ones to pick but she already knew what she was going to do with them. “They’ll make great Christmas gifts,” said Shady Knoll’s newest resident.

Chelmo and fellow residents of Shady Knoll Home in Grantsburg were in the middle of an in-home shopping experience, of sorts.

Members of the Grantsburg chapter of the Family Career and Community Leaders of America group and their advisor, Courtney Hawkins, had come for a visit, bringing with them a different kind of treat for the residents.

None of the usual edible treats filled the students’ bags. Soft cookies had instead been replaced with soft material.

The Grantsburg High School students had been working for several weeks on sewing pillowcases as part of the American Patchwork & Quilting Magazine’s 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge.

The challenge calls on quilters, sewers and crafters to get involved and make a difference in their community by making pillowcases.

According to the Better Homes and Gardens network Web site: allpeoplequilt.com, the idea behind the Make A Pillowcase, Make a Difference project is to provide comfort for those in need. “A pillowcase can provide comfort for a cancer patient, hope for a foster child, encouragement for a battered woman, or beauty for a nursing home resident.”

Once a group’s pillowcases are com-

Grantsburg high school students Cathy LaMere, Arikka Davison and Jessica Glover each spent several hours a week this spring sewing pillowcases for the 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge. The goal of the Make a Pillowcase, Make a Difference project, sponsored by American Patchwork and Quilting Magazine, is for quilters, sewers and crafters to make 1 million pillowcases which will then be donated to various groups, organizations, health-care and nursing home facilities in their communities. Glover, Davison and LaMere, members of the Family Career and Community Leaders of America group, later proudly showed off some of their finished pillowcases. – Photos by Priscilla Bauer pleted and donated locally, the group can go to the Web site to enter how many pillowcases were made. A running tally of how many pillowcases have been made is posted with the number currently listed at over 100,000.

The Web site also has free downloads of pillowcase patterns and blog buttons available during the challenge.

The Grantsburg students sent most of their pillowcases to the Pins ‘N’ Needles Quilt Shop in St. Croix Falls, which is one of the shops hosting 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge events. The cases will be donated to places in the area such as Comforts of Home assisted living centers and other local facilities and charities.

The students also decided they wanted to keep some of their cases to distribute in the Grantsburg area and chose to offer them to Shady Knoll Home residents.

Carissa Skifstad sat on a couch with resident Corrine Tyberg. Next to them sat a pile of brightly colored pillowcases. One by one Skifstad held them up for Tyberg to see, explaining some had a holiday or seasonal theme and others just had pretty

Carissa Skifstad entertained Shady Knoll residents by donning and modeling some of the pillowcases during the student’s visit to the residential living and respite care facility this spring. Skifstad said being part of the pillowcase project, for her, was about the people. “I just like talking to the people at Shady Knoll. And it was just so much fun, hearing all their stories, too.”

Courtney Hawkins, Grantsburg High School’s FCCLA advisor, showed Shady Knoll Home resident Lucille Chelmo some of her pillowcase choices.

Shady Knoll resident Duane Smith looked over the selection of pillowcases Grantsburg senior Carinna Coy showed him during a visit the students made to the residential living and respite care facility this spring to make the pillowcase gift. Coy said seeing the smiles on the residents faces was very rewarding and she loved every minute of the visit.

Carissa Skifstad sat on a couch with resident Corrine Tyberg. One by one Skifstad held the pillowcases up for Tyberg to see. Each resident picked four pillowcases as a gift from the students.

patterns and colors.

Tyberg and the other residents seemed to like all the cases and the company that came with them.

On the other side of Shady Knoll’s community room, resident Duane Smith had a big smile on his face as senior Carinna Coy helped him make his pillowcase selections.

Coy is no stranger to community service projects. Earlier this spring she and another senior, Kallie Thoreson, organized a Hope for Haiti project at the high school, raising over $1,500, which was donated to the Food for the Poor program.

Several of the students used this project for credit toward the school’s community service requirement, but Coy already had over 100 hours of service. She wanted to be involved making pillowcases as the FCCLA president and also because she thought it would be really fun.

“I had just finished my quilting project and the idea of making pillowcases to donate to older people sounded like it would be something fulfilling to do,” said Coy. Coy said the project turned out to be very fulfilling and also very fun. “Seeing the smiles on people’s faces when we delivered the pillowcases, I just loved every minute of it.”

Skifstad, who later entertained the residents by donning and modeling some of the cases, said being part of the pillowcase project, for her, was about the people. “I just like talking to the people at Shady Knoll. And it was just so much fun, hearing all their stories, too.”

Hawkins said she was pleased with the number of students participating in the project. “Students were very willing to come in and sew pillowcases after school.”

Hawkins said in addition to the high school students’ efforts, the family and consumer education class also made some pillowcases as a service learning project, which will be donated.

As they held their new pillowcases close, the residents gave the students goodbye hugs, proving that making pillowcases really can make a difference.

For more information on the 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge go to allpeoplequilt.com.

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1910 -20 10 Milltown’s 100th anniversary Veterans honored at special program

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff reporter MILLTOWN – Veterans were honored during a special program held Tuesday evening as part of Milltown’s 100th-anniversary celebration. Those who served abroad and at home, in all branches of the service during war or peace time, were recognized for their service to the United States.

The program included patriotic songs and a video clip from a 1969 Red Skelton presentation of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Feature speakers were village President LuAnn White, American Legion George Melby Post 254 Commander Pat Hayden, United VFW Post 6856 Commander Carl Holmgren, and Polk County Veterans Service officer Rick Gates.

Speaking to young adults, White urged them to think of the veterans present as peers who are 16, 17 or 18 years of age.

“That was the age that most of these people were when they went off to fight for our country,” she said. “They didn’t have cell phones and e-mail to keep in touch with their families when they were halfway around the world in jungles and deserts and at sea. They’d be lucky to get a letter home or receive one from home two or three months later.

“They didn’t have satellite systems,

Polk County Veterans Service officer Rick Gates.

Carl Holmgren, commander of United VFW Post 6856, quotes a popular bumper sticker: “If you love this country, thank a vet.” night vision goggles or laser-guided missiles and bombs. They fought for the most part hand to hand or face to face and it was kill or be killed.”

Veterans fought for something, said White, and the rest, including the young people, have a responsibility to them.

“They fought so you would never see a tank on your street and you would always have the right to be free,” she said.

White urged the students to listen to their teachers, learn what is going on in the world.

“Don’t be one of those kids who can’t answer the most basic questions about the country you live in and which provides you with all of the jewels of freedom which are so easily taken for granted,” said White.

She said that this is the least that people can do for the men and women who put their lives on the line to protect them.

“The biggest thanks you can give them is to take the rights they protected for you seriously,” she concluded. “What you owe them is to care.”

Hayden also encouraged the audience to remember and respect what the servicemen and women have done.

Some of the veterans that attended Tuesday’s program at Bering Park.

Milltown Village President LuAnn White reads an explanation of the 13 folds of the American flag, while Gary Parkins, left, and Pat Hayden, fold the flag. – Photos by Mary Stirrat “Remember a family member, a friend, a complete stranger,” he said. “Remember by flying your flag. Remember by standing for the national anthem. For all those who served our country — remember.”

Gates discussed the strong military heritage in small-town U.S.A., including Milltown. Veterans and local people serving in the military are respected, he said, which seems to encourage the next generation to also serve their country. Veterans put themselves in harm’s way for others, are gone from their families, and miss special events in the family and community.

He encouraged people to know their candidates and take advantage of the right to vote, something he said should be “fiercely protected.” He also encouraged veterans to join a veterans service organization for support and to strengthen the veteran’s lobbying efforts.

“We fight because we value our community,” said Gates, a 22-year Navy veteran. He quoted G.K. Chesterton saying, “A true soldier does not fight because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.”

“It’s not government that makes us the greatest country on the face of the Earth,” Gates concluded. “It’s the people.”

The veterans program ended with the playing of taps, along with a reading of the words.

Pat Hayden, commander of George Melby American Legion Post 254, at right, introduced members of the color guard. Standing at left is Mike Peterson, petty officer second class, who served on an attack submarine from November 1982 until December 1986.

Rep. Hraychuck to hold listening sessions in Amery, Webster and Balsam Lake MADISON – State Rep. Ann Hraychuck, D-Balsam Lake, will be holding three more listening sessions in the 28th Assembly District. She will be in Amery on Monday, June 28, in Webster on Tuesday, June 29, and in Balsam Lake on Wednesday, June 30.

“I have already had eight listening sessions in the district this month and they have been a wonderful opportunity to meet with so many constituents in person to discuss their legislative questions and concerns,” Hraychuck said. “I am confident that these next three listening ses-

sions will be just as successful.”

Monday, June 28: 5 – 6 p.m., Amery Library, 225 Scholl Court Tuesday, June 29: noon – 1 p.m., Burnett Community Library, 7451 West Main St., Webster Wednesday, June 30: 5 – 6 p.m., Balsam

Lake Library, 404 Main St. Please feel free to contact Hraychuck’s office if she can be of further assistance on this or any other legislative matter. She can be reached via phone toll-free at 888529-0028 or e-mail at rep.hraychuck@legis.wi.gov. – submitted

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Milltown’s 100th anniversary

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Show highlights skills and humor of logging era MILLTOWN - Timberworks Lumberjack Show put on three performances Saturday to kick off Milltown’s 100th-anniversary celebration.

The show was a demonstration of lumberjack competitions that took place during the heyday of the logging era, when logging companies would set their best men against each other in a test of skills.

Emcee Sam Hadley told the crowd gathered at Mellgren Field that the lumberjacks worked hard felling trees all winter, then sending them downriver in spring.

They then spent some time enjoying life and competing with each other.

At Milltown Saturday, show owner and world champion Dave Weatherhead, originally from Nova Scotia, Canada, took on Tom Lancaster of Anchorage, Alaska, in events such as a crosscut saw competition, pole climbing and modified chain saw competition. The audience was divided between the two “logging camps,” cheering on their lumberjack. — Photos and text

by Mary Stirrat

Standing on a springboard attached to the pole he is chopping, lumberjack Dave Weatherhead swings his axe. After cutting two-thirds of the way through on one side, the lumberjacks went at the other side with a backhand swing.

Sam Hadley emceed the Timberworks Lumberjack Show, putting up with wisecracks, boasting and miscommunication on the part of the lumberjacks. She also got the crowd to back the lumberjacks with the lumberjack cheer of “Yo-ho!”

Using a rope to help climb and special shoes to grip the pole, the lumberjacks ran up Thrown from 20 feet, it’s a bull’s-eye and down a 45-foot pole. in the axe-throwing contest.

LEFT: Tom Lancaster, left, enjoys dumping his competitor, Dave Weatherhead, off the log during the logrolling contest. The two lumberjacks went at it three times, with Weatherhead winning two out of three.

The bunny carved with a chain saw (inset photo) wasn’t a bunny after all. When lumberjack Tom LanFour-year-old Aiden Cordie of Luck, with his caster “accidentally” cut through the piece, he realchair made with a chain saw by lumberjack Tom ized that it made a nice chair for a little boy. Aiden Lancaster, right. With him is his dad, Joe Cordie.

Cordie, 4, of Luck, was the lucky one to take it home.

Dave Weatherhead, right, took an early lead and kept it to win the crosscut saw competition.

Milltown’s 100th anniversary

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A waterfight contest was held in Milltown on Sunday, June 20, as part of the village’s weeklong celebration of its 100th anniversary, combined with the annual Fishermen’s Party fun.

Eight teams, involving six fire departments New Richmond, Balsam Lake, Centuria, Dresser, Chippewa Falls (Fire District 2) and Milltown, took part in the event. The New Richmond took first place, followed by Milltown and Chippewa Falls. Five local businesses got together teams and Steve’s Appliance Plus won first, followed by Milltown Appliance and Heating and the Dresser Auxiliary Team (wives of the Dresser team members). A crowd gathered in Bering Park, along Hwy. 35, to watch the competition. - Photos by Gary King

A 1940s Studebaker pickup truck (photo at left) and an early-model Cadillac (photo at right) - along with a half dozen other classics - drew some attention as they sat lined up along Hwy. 35 on Sunday afternoon as part of a weeklong lineup of events celebrating Milltown’s 100th anniversary. More activities this week - such as a beard-growing contest, old movies in the park, dances and more - are planned, leading up to the annual Fishermen’s Party celebration this coming weekend. - Photos by Gary King

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Grandma’s connections

this,” Olson said.

Rick Clemenson of rural Luck ran the full marathon in 2009, and came back this season for the half marathon. He finished respectably but admitted the race is a killer.

“It’s amazing when you take the bus up to the start, and you think, I have to go this whole way back?” he exclaimed after the race. “Man, it’s a long ways!”

Ben and Eileen Gutzmer of Luck both ran the Garry Bjorklund half marathon this year with Clemenson, and also came away with respectable times. Like the Clemensons, they make a full weekend out of the event, and camped right across Canal Park from the course finale.

One of the more unique running “groups” consists of the Langeness and Broten families of Luck. They completed the half marathon and made a big event of it. With University of Minnesota-Duluth connections, the weekend becomes

Local participation swells in Duluth races

by Greg Marsten DULUTH, Minn. – Grandma’s Marathon and its several ancillary races, have become some of the premier distance-running events in the nation. Turns out to be a fairly common destination for a number of local runners, as well. The weekend-long event boasted dozens of locals from across Northwest Wisconsin last weekend.

From its humble 1977 beginnings, when the North Shore Striders Club organized the race from Two Harbors to the canal in Duluth, with just 150 finishers and one lone sponsor - a new bar/restaurant called Grandma’s at the almost-forgotten, former scrap yard Canal Park area of Duluth. The Grandma’s mystique continued to grow.

Back in the late ‘70s, distance running was just starting to blossom. Some of the “impact runners” of the day like Frank Shorter, Steve Prefontaine, Bill Rodgers and the wave of Title IX and its expansion of opportunities for girls and women in sporting activities began to take the marathon to a new level. Distance running was more than just eastern Olympians and legendary Greeks carrying torches and messages of war.

Running was suddenly cool. It was spreading the levels of participation above and beyond just East Coast and European elites.

Local distance running also began to get some ink; from the In and Out of Luck Running Club to recent and past high school success in Unity, Frederic and Webster, the aches, pains and chafing of distance running has become a regional passion for many groups and individuals.

Looking through the list of finishers in the 2010 races, you’ll find lots of local names from Polk and Burnett counties.

Addresses from Dresser, Osceola, Amery, Balsam Lake, Grantsburg, Luck and more have become standard fare in the port cities races. Many of those participants not only finished the grueling, body-pounding races, many were actually competitive in their classes, age groups, genders, and even among families.

Luck distance runner Eric T. Olson has brought a contingency with him to the race for years, many of them actually camping in Canal Park, near the race finish. Olson has run 29 marathons, several triathlons and other endurance events

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Frederic Vikings runners Sarah Knauber, Joel Anderson and Samantha Nelson (pictured left to right) all completed their first marathons on Saturday in Duluth. The three ran Grandma's Marathon after a track coach sparked their interest over the winter. – Photos by Greg Marsten across the country - including the prestigious Boston Marathon. He even had a contingency from Massachusetts this year, some of which he’ll accompany to South Africa next year for an event.

Olson even camps out at Grandma’s in a former Luck School District bus-turnedcamper. He is also a volunteer distance running coach for Frederic High School, and was able to “light the fire” under several Viking runners this year. Three of them actually ran the entire 26.2-miles.

“For me that’s the best part. It’s what keeps me going,” Olson said. “These kids not only did it - they really did great! Now maybe some other kids will see what they did and think, ‘Hey, that’s pretty cool. I can do that, to!’”

Frederic 2010 graduate Joel Anderson decided to run the full Grandma’s Marathon after attending an expo with Olson over the winter. He set a goal of three hours and 30 minutes, and finished at 3:25:48, well under his goal.

“For his first marathon, running that time at his age, that’s just fantastic!”

Olson said with a nod, adding that his protégé’s accomplishment was, “Really

Luck had a solid contingency of 5K participants at the Duluth Marathon weekend. Pictured left to right: Whitney Petersen, Camille Marsten, Tessa Clemenson and BJ Fenning. All four are Luck underclassmen.

pretty amazing.”

Anderson was still going strong as he wound down the cobblestone of Canal Park Drive, under the long rainbow canopy of helium balloons, with streamers, cowbells and applauding throngs of fans and play-by-play announcers celebrating the end of the race. He said afterword that the race was something he wants to do again, and talked up technique, training and other strategies as he cooled off.

Two other Frederic High School students also took part in their first marathon as well. Class of 2011 Vikings Sarah Knauber and Samantha Nelson both finished at the same time, and ran together for the full 26.2 miles as a team.

They sported matching T-shirts and got in the spirit by painting their nails a sort of day-glo yellow, which became their “calling card” and elicited a big response from the volunteers and other runners.

“Everyone kept saying how cool our nails were!” Knauber joked, as she and Nelson limped across Canal Park after the race. They both admitted to “hitting a wall” over halfway through the race, but worked as a team to press each other on. The two high school distance runners compete in numerous track and crosscountry events, and both have been to state and have won their share of accolades. But this was admittedly different, and in spite of the pain, bruises, aches and chafing, both Knauber and Nelson seemed to take to the race well.

“Yeah, it was pretty tough,” Nelson admitted, adding that she “went downhill” in the later miles, but managed to press on and finish the race. Both Frederic girls finished at 4:17:30, making them 7th and 8th among girls age 12 to 18 years old.

“I’m just so proud of them for doing

Frederic runners Sarah Knauber and Samantha Nelson showed off their glow-in-the-dark, identifying nail polish.

Extra Points

••• WEBSTER – Jim Staloch of Eagan, Minn., shot a hole-in-one on Thursday, June 17, at Fox Run Golf Course in Webster. Staloch was using a nineiron on hole No. 8, a 110-yard par three. – Marty Seeger ••• LEADER LAND – The Frederic/Siren at Amery Legion baseball game can be heard on 1260 AM beginning at 5:30 p.m. on June 24. The June 29 Ellsworth at Unity Legion baseball game is being broadcast on 1260 AM beginning at 5:30 p.m. The Metro Merchants at Osceola Braves game on June 26 can be heard on 104.9 FM beginning at 5 p.m. The Metro Knights baseball game at Osceola on June 30 can be heard on 104.9 FM beginning at 7:30 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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“Bad Idea” hits Family Days softball tourney FREDERIC – The softball tournament held during Family Days last weekend had a special guest this year with a team that called themselves “Bad Idea.” The team’s organizer is from Hudson, with all of its members coming from all over the state of Wisconsin. Each member of the team is related and had never played together in a game before, which gave them the idea for their team name.

“I’m sure I can speak for the group when I say we had a wonderful time,” said Bad Idea player Fred Mueller of Baldwin, who explained that the core of their group is made up of his wife’s uncles. There were also five brothers and their children, along with Mueller’s two brothers-in-law, a sixth uncle by marriage, a family friend and a cousin. All are from his wife’s side of the family.

The team came from Hudson, Osceola, Colfax, Shawano, Marshfield, Madison, Lindstrom, Minn., Cottage Grove, Minn.,

2009 Frederic royalty took some time to take a picture with the Bad Idea softball team.The team’s organizer is from Hudson, with all the other members coming from all over the state of Wisconsin. All members of the team are related and had never played together before, hence the name Bad Idea. – Photos by Becky Amundson and as far away as Austin, Texas.

“Personally, it was my first time in Fredric. I’d been through a couple of times on the way up north but had never stopped,” said Mueller, adding, “You have a beautiful town, and we met many friendly people while we were there.

We’ll definitely be back!”

The championship game was played between Skol Bar and Stingers. The Stingers included locals such as Adam Broten, Josh Chell, Cory Schmidt and Tony Peterson II. They were undefeated heading into the championship game, while Skol Bar came through the losers bracket, and needed to defeat Stingers twice for the championship, but the Stingers prevailed.

LEFT: The Stingers were the big winners of the softball tournament during Family Days in Frederic.

ABOVE: The softball tournament in Frederic last weekend was a success, along with some great weather.

Marathon continued something unique and exiting for the group.

“It’s a family affair!” stated Sandi Langeness, pointing out that brothers Cody, Cash and Colin joined their father, Chuck Langeness, in reaching the finish line with Mike Broten of Luck.

Luck 2002 graduate Emma Miles attended college in Duluth and has completed six consecutive Grandma’s Marathons. She said she started running the race after volunteering at a water station.

“I decided it would be way more fun to run!” Miles said. She’s completed 10 total marathons in the past six years, and three half marathons, with several more half marathons lined up for the fall. She says she knows a handful of locals who also come up to enjoy or participate in the race, and she has competed in events in Ashland, the Twin Cities and even in Belfast, Ireland, when she lived overseas.

“I’ve got big plans to train for some more higher-profile marathons in the future, now that I’m starting to put up some better times,” Miles said, adding that she was able to cut 30 minutes off her previous best Grandma’s time this year, running a 4:04.14.

“That is a huge accomplishment, and motivating to keep going,” she said.

“The best part of running is the personal accomplishment that you achieve, and the ability to surprise yourself. I never thought that I would have been able to run 26.2 miles without stopping, but just got in the groove this year and powered through.”

Miles waxed poetic on the whole marathon fever, and her reasons for running: “You never know if it’s going to

The Langeness and Broten families were well-represented in the Grandma’s one-half Marathon weekend of June 19-20 in Duluth, Minn. Pictured are finishers Colin Langeness, Mike Broten, Cash Langeness, Chuck Langeness and Cody Langeness. – Photos submitted turn out well, or be absolutely brutal. Either way, it’s rewarding to just cross that finish line, and be able to say that you did it,” she said. “Of course the sweet shirts are also a huge plus!”

She is proud to say she now has a Grandma’s Marathon T-shirt for almost every day of the week.

Amery resident Diane Stoneking is a longtime Grandma's participant, and a huge fan of the race and the weekend, which she calls a "world class event that the entire town supports."

"Grandma's has always been my favorite," she said. "I ran a 2:47 marathon up there in 1986 qualifying me for the Olympic Trials Marathon. That was the high point of my running career!"

But not everyone had the best of luck in Duluth. Even pressing injuries couldn’t keep some local runners away from the Grandma’s mystique. Kristen Livingston of Centuria is an assistant Unity girls distance track coach and a 2001 Unity grad. She has also become a dedi-

cated distance runner and was recovering from an early spring knee injury but ran the marathon anyway.

“Kind of an addiction, you know,” she said. She has now run two Grandma’s Marathons, a half marathon, and countless 5k and 10k races. “I used to watch my dad run Grandma’s when I was a kid and just always thought I’d do that race sometime in my life. I did it last year and had so much ridiculous fun that seconds after crossing the finish line I already knew I’d do it again next year.”

She said the suffering is worth the reward, and that she’s committed to completing next year’s marathon.

“I ran alone this year, but met a lot of people along the way. The high that you get while you wait in the chute for the race to start is incredible and the fans along the course are so great,” she said.

“There is never a dull moment along the course. And the scenery is beautiful!”

Livingston pressed through her knee injury for the last 10 miles, which she

2005 Grantsburg High School graduates Brian Kutz, left, and Nick Ryan completed the Grandma’s Marathon last weekend, along with several other locals from the Grantsburg area, including Carrie Myers, and Jared Polzine of Pine City, Minn.

Completing the Garry Bjorklund half marathon were Nell Amundson of Grantsburg and Kelli Eklof of Siren. said slowed her “to a hobble” for the twilight of the race - but merely finishing a marathon is often worth accolades, although seeing lots of fellow runners take the “quitters bus“ can force one to press on, regardless.

“This one was worse than childbirth!”

Livingston joked, adding that she, “pathetically limped out a marathon ... but didn’t quit! Now I just need to get my leg amputated.”

It seems the joys of distance running are probably best assessed after recovery.

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Frederic Lions Classic bike race results FREDERIC – The 23rd edition of the Frederic Lions Bicycling Classic had 59 racers from all over the Midwest lining up to ride 26.4 miles on Saturday, June 12.

Joan Carlson, Menomonie, turned in the fastest time for women, one hour, eight minutes and 50.8 seconds, setting a course record. Last year she covered the same distance in 1:08:53. This was a record by 2.2 seconds. Time trial records are a matter of seconds, and Carlson has set it twice.

Jeff Ingham, Oakdale, Minn., was the men’s winner, clocking in at one hour, one minute and 41.9 seconds. The men’s course record is held by Lance Niles at 58 minutes, 51 seconds, set in 2009. Niles time will stand another year.

Ricky Wells, Strum, was the winner in a new class created this year for single-

A long-running tradition in Northwest Wisconsin, to the tune of 23 years and running, the Frederic Time Trial features 26.4 miles of rolling terrain that adds up to more than 1,300 feet of climbing over the out-and-back course. Jeff Ingham, left, (Gopher Wheelmen) took the men’s overall victory while Joan Carlson, center, (Brone’s) continues her streak of women’s overall wins in the WiSport series. Ricky Wells, right, (Overdrive Cycling) scored the win in the single-speed division. – Photos by Nate Phelps

Varrick Olson speeds down the course near Frederic.

speed bikes. Wells covered the course in one hour, seven minutes and 59.5 seconds on a bike with only one gear. Wells is now the single-speed record holder.

Single-speed bikes are gaining in popularity, and earning the 15th overall position, out of a field of 59, shows they can perform well up against bikes with as many as 20 gear selections available.

Arthur W. Martin, Frederic, is the only person who has ridden all 23 races in Frederic. He was recognized at the awards ceremony for that accomplishment.

Other local riders who competed included: Jan Johnson and Willam Johnson, Frederic and Marva Sahs, Spooner.

Time-trial racers often use special equipment designed for an aerodynamic advantage. Tested in a wind tunnel, these bikes weigh under 20 lbs. and are

used exclusively for this type of race. The frames are usually carbon fiber, aluminum or titanium.

The Frederic Lions Bike Classic is the third-longest running bicycle race in Wisconsin, and has been part of the WiSport Cycling Series since 1989. The local Lions club started the event in 1988 as a fundraiser for their various charitable donations. In 1989, it was linked to the WiSport Cycling Series that offers bike racers the chance to compete in over 20 events in Wisconsin during the summer months. www.wisport.org and www.fredericlionsclassic.com. – submitted LEFT: Marva Sahs competed in the 60-64 age class, finishing with a time of 1:26:05.9.

23rd annual Frederic Lions Classic results Overall results Jeff Ingham Tristin Bentzler Dan Logan Frank Lowry David Ludwigson Gregory LaVick Ralph Pennie Rich Pearson Matt Stein Gary Krska Tim Mrozinski David White Rich Spielberg Mike Buelter Ricky Wells Dan Brogenheimer Chris Mueller Steve Wherley Joan Carlson Dan Meyer Nate Phelps Matt Hanson Vince Meyer Jim Blodgett Johnny Thompson Gary Brone Jerry Lawson Jeff Colbeth Alex Dahlquist Richard Schroeder Charlie Ferrell Robert Maki Steve Stromback Dave Ramsfield Steve Harmon Quinn Williams Bob Barabe Natalee Berg RJ Ochmann

1:01:41.9 1:01:43.9 1:02:13.7 1:02:59.2 1:03:47.3 1:03:54.6 1:05:36.9 1:05:37.8 1:05:47.3 1:06:27.4 1:06:29.5 1:06:58.7 1:07:20.3 1:07:40.0 1:07:59.5 1:08:02.8 1:08:09.2 1:08:12.5 1:08:50.8 1:09:09.5 1:09:12.6 1:09:26.2 1:09:48.3 1:09:58.2 1:10:29.2 1:10:31.0 1:10:51.7 1:11:10.7 1:11:28.0 1:11:56.2 1:12:35.2 1:12:54.1 1:13:07.7 1:14:43.4 1:15:36.4 1:16:40.2 1:16:42.3 1:17:52.3 1:18:25.1

Andrea Potyondy-Smith David Hogue Dan Woll Michelle Bibeau Dan Bibeau Wally LaFrancis Dirk Leemkuil Varrick Olson Marva Sahs Dan Johnson Arthur Martin Thomas Potter Jerry Block John Hajewski William Johnson Auldon Johnson Rebecca Anderson Joan McNaughton Single speed Ricky Wells Dan Johnson William Johnson

1:18:25.2 1:18:29.8 1:20:11.3 1:20:32.3 1:21:19.4 1:21:37.2 1:21:49.0 1:23:33.8 1:26:05.9 1:26:38.0 1:26:39.7 1:28:12.2 1:29:03.3 1:29:45.3 1:35:32.0 1:37:47.8 1:40:07.5 1:54:57.0 1:07:59 1:26:42 1:39:48

Age-group results Female 30-34 Andrea Potyondy-Smith

1:18.25.2

Female 40-44 Joan Carlson

1:08:50.8

Female 45-49 Michelle Bibeau

1:20:32.3

Female 50-54 Natalee Berg

1:17:52.3

Female 60-64 Marva Sahs

1:26:05.9

Female 65-69 Rebecca Anderson Joan McNaughton

1:40:07.4 1:54:57.0

Male 25-29 Tristin Bentzler

1:01:43.9

Male 30-34 Alex Dahlquist

1:11:28.0

Male 35-39 Dan Logan Chris Mueller Nate Phelps Quinn Williams RJ Ochmann

1:02:13.7 1:08:09.2 1:09:12.6 1:16:40.2 1:18:25.1

Male 40-44 Jeff Ingham Matt Stein Tim Mrozinski Mike Buelter Dan Brogenheimer Vince Meyer Jim Blodgett

1:01:41.9 1:05:47.3 1:06:29.5 1:07:40.0 1:08:02.8 1:09:48.3 1:09:58.2

Male 45-49 Frank Lowry Gregory LaVick David White Ricky Wells Matt Hanson Jeff Colbeth Steve Stromback

1:02:59.2 1:03:54.6 1:06:58.7 1:07:59.5 1:09:26.2 1:11:10.7 1:13:07.7

Male 50-54 Gary Krska Rich Spielberg Richard Schroeder

1:06:27.4 1:07:20.3 1:11:56.1

Robert Maki Dave Ramsfield Wally LaFrancis

1:12:54.1 1:14:43.4 1:21:37.2

Male 55-59 David Ludwigson Ralph Pennie Rich Pearson Johnny Thompson Steve Harmon Dan Bibeau Dirk Leemkuil Arthur Martin John Hajewski

1:03:47.3 1:05:36.9 1:05:37.8 1:10:29.2 1:15:36.4 1:21:19.4 1:21:49.0 1:26:39.7 1:29:45.3

Male 60-65 Steve Wherley Dan Meyer Jerry Lawson Charlie Ferrell Bob Barabe Dan Woll William Johnson

1:08:12.5 1:09:09.5 1:10:51.7 1:12:35.2 1:16:42.3 1:20:11.3 1:35:32.0

Male 65-69 Gary Brone David Hogue Varrick Olson Dan Johnson Thomas Potter Jerry Block

1:10:31.0 1:18:29.8 1:23:33.8 1:26:38.0 1:28:12.2 1:29:03.3

Male 75+ Auldon Johnson

1:37:47.8

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Grantsburg plays annual Father’s Day tourney EAST BETHEL, Minn. – The annual tournament is considered the place where the “best of the best” go to compete. The Grantsburg Fast-pitch Club was represented in all four age groups this year (10U, 12U, 14U and 16U). Each team played three Pool Play games on Saturday, June 19, in East Bethel, Minn., to determine whether they would be tier one, two or three for the Sunday brackets. Most years, the club has one or two teams that make it into tier-one brackets.

This year every team made it into tier one.

The bracket games at each age group proved to be very close and exciting games. By the time the dust settled, the 10Us finished in fourth place, 12Us second place, 14Us fourth place, and the 16Us second place.

Above competing at a high level of play, the teams represented their club and community by displaying a high level of effort and sportsmanship. – submitted

The 10U team includes back row (L to R): Coach Arlen Jensen, Maddie Duncan, Hallie Jensen, Katie Curtin, Mackenna Johnson, Danielle Bertelson, Rachel Glover and coach Chad Oachs. Front Row: Charli Siebenthal, Olivia Oachs, Randi Siebenthal, Kajsa Luedtke and Alaina Oachs.

The 12U team includes back row (L to R): Coach Tammy Swenson, Jordyn McKenzie, Alyssa Taylor, McKenzie Omer, coach Steve Meyer, Olivia Tucker, Amanda Corry and coach Kevin Miller. Front row: Violet Ohnstad, Megan Miller, Sam Griffith, Marrisa Jensen and Taola Swenson. – Photos submitted

The 14U team includes back row (L to R): Macy Hanson, Kelsey Fiedler, Harlei Hennessey, coach Duke Tucker, Kate Rod, Brooke Roufs, RuthAnn Pederson and Jo Lauer. Front row: Raelyn Pochman, Rheanna Johnson, Brittany Luedtke, Katie Miller, Somer Rikkola and Hope Tucker. Not pictured: Coach Mike Rod, coach Dave Roberts and Wendy Roberts.

The 16U team includes back row (L to R): Coach Jeremy Casey, Sam Schweiger, Stacey McKenzie, Nicole McKenzie, Kayla Casey, Becky Rutledge and coach Jim McKenzie. Middle Row: Coach Scott Hoffman, Jessica Hoffman, Ellie Corbin, Avery Steen and Grace Corbin. Front row: Jen Schweiger and Rachel Nelson.

Pirates basketball team plays well in tourney a private school out of St. Paul. Their only loss of the weekend was in pool play, in overtime, to Cambridge-Isanti.

The 2-1 -record earned them a No. 3 seed from their pool due to tiebreaker rules, which left the team out of the championship bracket. The boys went on to win

the consolation bracket as they picked up wins against Hastings, Minn., Eau Claire Memorial and conference rival Luck.

Their next summer tournament is at St. Cloud State on Saturday and Sunday, July 10 and 11. – submitted

Special Olympics swimmers finish strong

The Grantsburg basketball team played well at a tournament held at UWRiver Falls. Pictured back row (L to R): Derek Bertelsen, Brent Myers, Seth Coy and Trevor Thompson. Front: Connor Myers, Zack Arnold, Nolan Hanson and Daniel Biorn. Not pictured: David Ohnstad and Jacob Wald. – Photo submitted RIVER FALLS – On June 19-20 the the 16-team large division, Grantsburg Grantsburg boys basketball team took was paired up in pool play with Campart in the Great Falcon Shootout at UW- bridge-Isanti, Minn., Hayward, and St. River Falls. They competed in the large Agnes of St. Paul, Minn. They finished school division along with other area pool play with a 2-1 record, with wins teams, Webster and Luck, and finished against Hayward and the tournament’s with a 5-1 record on the weekend. Within eventual big-school runner-up St. Agnes,

The Polk County Special Olympics swimming team competed at the state level in Stevens Point on June 10-11. The team, consisting of Donnell Anderson, Heather Erickson, Marnie Meister and Angie White, finished as follows: Anderson, 25-meter backstroke, third place; Erickson, 100meter freestyle, second place; Meister, 15-meter unassisted freestyle, first place, and White, 25-meter freestyle, third place. – Photo submitted

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

Big winners of the Coon Lake fishing contest

A group of young anglers wait patiently on the dock along Coon Lake’s shore in Frederic during the fishing contest last weekend. The event is sponsored by the Frederic Chamber of Commerce and U.S. Bank, and hosted by the Frederic Boy Scouts Troop 9128.

Great Northern Outdoors helped provide winning anglers with tackle boxes and fishing poles during the Coon Lake fishing contest on Saturday, June 19.

The Frederic Chamber of Commerce and U.S. Bank also contributed. Winners of a trophy and fishing pole for the largest fish included Kourtney Schultz, 2.13; Julia Lyga, .66; Hunter Chitty, 2.82 and Brett McClay, .71. Tackle box winners included Brenden Roper, Julia Lyga, Nate Denkmann and Cole Hanson.

– Photos by Dan Kuesel

Julia Lyga won a trophy and fishing pole, as well as a tackle box at the fishing contest held in Frederic during Family Days. The Frederic Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Bank and Great Northern Outdoors contributed for the many trophies and prizes won by contestestants in four different age brackets.

Great Northern Outdoors Bass Fishing League Standings Co-sponsored by BLC Well Drilling in Milltown Standings

Fish weren’t the only things caught during the Coon Lake fishing contest.

This boy has a small snapping turtle that appears to be smiling at the camera.

A young boy holds a fishing pole and eyes up Coon Lake in Frederic, waiting for a fish to bite.

1. Wiehl/Long, 51 lbs., 9 oz.

2. Laqua/Allee, 41 lbs., 15 oz.

3. Olson/Strizik 41 lbs., 14 oz.

5. Luck Sport & Marine 39 lbs., 12 oz.

4. Cory/Jamie 35 lbs., 11 oz.

6. Bistram Boys 35 lbs. 7 oz.

7. A1 Construction, 34 lbs., 1 oz.

8. Grumpy Grandpas, 33 lbs., 12 oz.

9. BLC Drilling 30 lbs., 8 oz.

10. Jenell’s Main Dish, 29 lbs.

11. Harry/Leroy, 27 lbs., 1 oz.

12. Measner/Brown, 25 lbs.

13. Ones/Roberts 21 lbs., 1 oz.

14. Mossey 19 lbs., 15 oz.

15. GNO, 16 lbs., 16. Team Top Water 8 lbs., 12 oz.

17. Struck/Lonetti, 7 lbs., 5 oz.

18. Hutton/Erickson 6 lbs., 13 oz.

19. Sinkers, 4 lbs., 8 oz.

Big bass weekly winners Week 7:

Wiehl/Long 3 lbs., 4 oz.

Seventh-annual Neil McKenzie Fishing Contest

The seventh-annual Neil McKenzie Youth Fishing Contest was held on Deer Lake last Saturday, June 19, with 95 kids and their families participating. Several volunteers, area businesses and guides from the Polk County Bassers Club were on hand to ensure another successful day of fishing for everyone. Along with several volunteers, the event wouldn’t be possible without the help of the Lagoon Association and Deer It didn’t matter what boat you fished from last Lake Association. Gratitude is also extended to those who preregistered for the event, which makes the Saturday, fish were caught by all. event so successful every year. – Photos submitted

Seventh-annual Neil McKenzie Youth Fishing Derby Ages 1-6 Perch First place: Nicholas Silvis Second place: Sam Kruger Crappie, Rock Bass First place: Jacob Regan Second place: Skye Sanvig Sunfish First place: Skye Sanvig Second place: Jacob Regan Bass First place: Jacob Regan

A wave from a fishing guide on Deer Lake shows there weren’t many frowning faces last weekend.

Ages 7-9 Perch First place: Raelynn Kruger Second place: Molly Trieschmann Crappie, Rock Bass First place: Jacob Eichelt

Second place: Devon Sundt Sunfish First place: Caden Edwards Second place: Belle Gatten Bass First place: Layton Borst Second place: Caden/Jaxon Edwards Ages 10-12 Perch First place: Shayna Vendela Second place: Echo Sande Crappie, Rock Bass First place: Josi Sundt Second place: Colin Manninen Sunfish First place: Nathanael Gatten Second place (tie): Alex McNamara and Chance Belisle

Bass First place: Stephanie Chausse Second place: Lilyan Sigsworth Ages 13-17 Perch First place: Savannah Sande Second place: Sam Mitchell Crappie, Rock Bass First place: Chase Belisle Second place: Steven Chaussee Sunfish First place: Lexi Ward Second place: Tori Ward Bass First place: Aaron Koshatka Second place: Austin Mitchell

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Wayne’s Foods hosts free breakfast

A member of the Luck Fire Department was busy serving long lines at the free breakfast served

by Wayne’s Foods in Luck. Wayne’s Foods had the breakfast to show its appreciation for the local customers and was expecting to serve between 500 and 600 people. A free breakfast was also served at Wayne’s Foods in Webster and Danbury. Those showing up for the free breakfast at Wayne’s Foods last Saturday were treated to a nice helping of scrambled eggs, sausage and pancakes. – Photo by Marty Seeger

Charlie Weis of the Webster Fire Department flips pancakes during Wayne’s Foods Plus customer appreciation day at Webster. Wayne’s supplied the food and Webster Fire Department and Webster Lions Club provided the labor. Similar breakfasts were held at the Wayne’s stors in Danbury and Luck. - Photo by Sherill Summer

Luck Lions were busy on Saturday, June 19, when Wayne’s Foods Plus in Luck held their annual customer appreciation free breakfast. The Luck Lions and Luck Fire Department donated the labor and Wayne’s donated the food. – Photo submitted Four-year-old Josh from Shakopee, Minn., tries out a Webster Fire Department truck for size during the free breakfast at Wayne’s Foods Plus in Webster of Saturday, June 19.

The fire department helped serve the breakfast and brought a couple of trucks to add to the festivities. - Photo by Sherill Summer

Siren police report June 3: Eugene T. Roach, 26, Siren, was cited for not wearing a seat belt during a stop at 1:39 p.m. on Cemetery Road and Hwy. 35.

Bruce Edward Cronk, 41, Afton, Minn., was cited for speeding on Hwy. 35 and Clear Lake Street at 5:11 p.m.

Julie A. Olson, 44, Webster, was cited for failing to use a seat belt in a stop on Hwy. 35/70 and Park Street at 5:59 p.m.

June 7: Sarah O. Covey, 33, Grantsburg, was cited for violating child-safety restraint for a child between the ages of 4 and 8 during a stop on First Avenue and Works Progress Street at

4:47 p.m.

June 10: Jeffrey C. Zacco, 51, Siren, was cited for operating after revocation (third offense)operating while intoxicated related on CTH B and Third Avenue at 7:38 p.m.

June 11: Eric A. Pavlicek, 38, Siren, was arrested on charges of domestic disorderly conduct and bond violation at 1:50 a.m.

Tara L. Mitchell, 36, Milltown, was cited for speeding on Ellis Avenue and East Doctor Trail at 5:57 p.m.

Elizabeth K. Enoch, 32, Hayward, was cited for speeding on Ellis Avenue and East Doctor

Lake Trail at 6:15 p.m.

June 14: Timothy J. McIntire, 47, Siren, a passenger in a vehicle, was cited for not wearing a seat belt during a stop on Hwy. 35/70 and Works Progress Street.

At 9:44 p.m., the officer on duty responded to a medical emergency which resulted in an emergency detention in Cumberland.

June 15: Johnathon Bradley Robertson, 18, Minneapolis, Minn., received two citations for obstructing justice by giving the wrong name to officers and was taken to Burnett County Jail as there were two county warrants

out against him. Robertson was picked up during a traffic stop on Old 35 and Hwy. 70 at 10:58 p.m.

June 16: Jeffrey Peter Hillman, 38, Grantsburg, was cited for nonregistration of a vehicle and given a five-day warning to have the exhaust fixed and show proof of insurance. This happened during a traffic stop one mile north of Main Street on Old 35 at 2:25 p.m.

June 18: A car driven by Nancy L. Olinger, Centuria, struck a deer on Hwy. 35 just south of the east frontage road at 9:21 p.m.

June 19: Lynn Marie Janisch, 54, Cottage Grove, Minn., was cited for speeding on Hwy. 35 and Tower Road at 8:09 p.m.

A big yellow Lab dog was dropped off by an unidentified person at the entrance to the Jackpine Trading Post at 8:54 p.m. The dog was taken to the humane society.

June 20: Sandra Rae Koenig, 55, Postville, Iowa, was cited for speeding on Hwy. 35/70 and Works Progress Street at 3:45 p.m.

Theodore R. Mitchell, 35, Webster, was cited for operating after suspension and nonregistration of a vehicle during a stop on Hwy. 35/70 and Park Street at 9:01 p.m.

Burnett marriage licenses Jared R. Polzine, Pine City, Minn., and Nell L. M. Amandson, Grantsburg, June 15.

Dale A. Stafford, Rusk, and Chandra M. Paulson, Rusk,

Ongoing events

June 16.

Jeremiah R. Morris, Grantsburg, and Nathalie A. Merissen, Grantsburg, June 17.

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Polk County circuit court

MULTIFAMILY GARAGE SALE Furniture; Wurlitzer upright piano; household; clothing; toys; kitchenware; books; so much more!

Everything must go!

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

1249 208th Street St. Croix Falls, WI

515238 44Lp

Fri.-Sun., June 25-27

GYPSY CRAFT SALE Thurs., Fri. & Sat., June 24, 25 & 26

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Creative Expressions Gypsy Crafts, Jewelry, Leather Works, Houseworks Items from all around the world!

1114 River Road, Cty. Rd. S 44Lp Dresser

515279

NEXT WEEK

13TH-ANNUAL “SPOILED ROTTEN KIDS SALE” MULTI-MULTIFAMILY SALE Thursday, July 1, Noon - 7 p.m.

Friday, July 2, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Gap, Gymboree, American Eagle, Justice, Limited Too, Tony Hawk, Aeropostle and more! Top-of-the-line brand-name (some brand-new) babies, kids and adult clothes; toys; baby equipment; PS2 games; videos; books; shoes; light fixtures; shutters; garage refrigerator; E-Z-Go golf cart; oak crib; dollhouse; kitchen; puppet theater; trading cards; kid’s bedroom set; qn. headboard; rolltop desk; bikes; lots of misc. Too many treasures to mention! You have to see it to believe it.

1717 South Lake Drive • Shell Lake Hwy. 63 to Cty. D, veer left to South Lake Dr., 2.7 miles around the 515270 44r,L lake to 1717 South Lake Drive.

SUNFLOWER DAZE Sat., June 26, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sacred Hearts Church - A & H

Plants - Both Annuals & Perennials Crafts - Country Store - White Elephant - Bakery & Raffle

514633 33ap 44Lp

Hot Dogs & Brats Will Be Sold On The Grounds Coffee & Rolls Will Be Available At 8:30 a.m.

Sale Opens At 9 a.m.

GARAGE SALE Don’t Miss This One! ONE DAY ONLY!

Sat., June 26, 9:45 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.

1 block east of Hwy. 35 on 1st St. West, Dresser.

Top-of-the-line, like-new cookware; small kitchen appliances; new cookbooks; discontinued, made in the U.S.A., Longaberger pottery & baskets; limitededition, custom-framed Longaberger prints; furniture; clothing; toys; knickknacks; dishes; craft supplies; holiday decorations; scooter; and much misc.

No Early Browsing or Sales!

This yard sale rated PG (parental guidance required).

515282 44Lp Cash sales only!

ing while suspended, $200.50.

Timothy A. Ryan, Hudson, speeding, $225.70.

Samantha M. Schiller, Maiden Rock, speeding, $200.50.

Nicholas A. Schwartz, Clear Lake, operate w/o valid license, $200.50.

Joseph B. Stewart, Austin, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Dennis W. Swanson, Centuria, disorderly conduct of a motor vehicle, not guilty plea.

Thomas M. Thompson, Balsam Lake, unnecessary acceleration, $150.00.

Gail E. Torgerson, Turtle Lake, fail. to stop/improper stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Burnett County warrants Andrea M. Arcand, 17, Webster, failure to pay fines, June 15.

Canada O. Arten, 27, Minneapolis, Minn., failure to pay fines, June 15.

Anthony J. Benjamin, 31, Sandstone, Minn., warrant - failure to appear, June 18.

Darell J. Berglind, 45, Siren, warrant - failure to appear, June 14.

Michael A, Besvold, 34, St. Paul, Minn.,failure to pay fines, June 14.

Daniel W. Bugg, 46, Luck, failure to pay fines, June 14.

Benjamin D. Carver, 20, Isanti, Minn., failure to pay fines, June 14.

Tamara A. Cordie, 44, St. Croix Falls, failure to pay fines, June 14.

Evan P. Eid, 23, Arden Hills, Minn., failure to pay fines, June 14.

Dylan B. Gaffney, 18, Grantsburg, failure to pay fines, June 14.

Emmanuel L. Garbow, 22, Hinckley, Minn., failure to pay fines, June 14.

Todd A. Groves, 40, Webster, failure to pay fines, June 14.

Eric E. Hamer, 22, Shell Lake, failure to pay fines, June 14.

Allen T. Hane, 26, St. Croix Falls, failure to pay fines, June 15.

(June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb f/k/a S & C Bank, Plaintiff, vs.

Wayne E. Neely et al.

Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No.: 10 CV 79 Case Code: 30404 Judge: Molly E. GaleWyrick PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on the 19th day of May, 2010, in the amount of $52,767.23, the Polk County Sheriff will sell the described real property at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: August 24, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: 10% of successful bid must be paid to the Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified check. Balance due within 10 days of court approval.

Purchaser is responsible for payment of all transfer taxes and recording fees. Sale is AS IS in all respects and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: Foyer Area of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main St., Suite 900, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

DESCRIPTION:The South 52.28 feet of Lot 3, Park Addition to the Village of Milltown, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 416 Milltown Ave., Milltown, Wis. 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 515342 651-439-2878 WNAXLP 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.

Philip C. Hult, 33, Minneapolis, Minn., failure to pay fines, June 14.

Ryan E. Keith, 21, Siren, failure to pay fines, June 14.

Michael M. Madsen, 29, Danbury, failure to pay fines, June 14.

Joseph L. Matrious, 19, Webster, failure to pay fines, June 14.

Christopher L. Maves, 24, Grantsburg, failure to pay fines, June 14.

Angela L. Mersch, 30, White Bear Lake, Minn., failure to pay fines, June 14.

Peter J. Miller, 31, Milltown, failure to pay fines, June 15.

Arthur L. Mustache, 36, Couderay, failure to pay fines, June 14.

Craig A. Naylor, 30, Trego, failure to pay fines, June 14.

Regina L. Polaski, 23, Webster, failure to pay fines, June 14.

Myrna J. Roberts, 53, Hinckley, Minn., failure to pay fines, June 14.

Roxanne G. St. John, 31, Webster, failure to pay fines, June 14.

Troy A. Tempesta, 29, Ham Lake, Minn., failure to pay fines, June 14.

(June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff, vs.

ESTATE OF GORDON A. BIBEAU, et al.

Defendants.

Case Number: 08 CV 574 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 28, 2009, in the amount of $281,522.74, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: August 12, 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 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 2477, dated June 23, 1998, and recorded on June 24, 1988, in Volume 11 of Certified Survey Maps, page 185, as Document No. 569033, being part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 27, Township 35 North, Range 16 West, in the Town of Georgetown, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1972 90th Street, Luck, WI 54853.

TAX KEY NO.: 026-01157-0100.

Dated this 15th day of June, 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. (197059)

William B. Warner, Clear Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Vanessa L. Weingarten, Hayward, speeding, $200.50.

Kyle A. Wilson, Rice Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Joshua P. Zarins, Milltown, disorderly conduct, $263.50.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Sealed proposals will be received by the Owner, The Polk County Housing Authority, in the Shoreview Apartments Community Room at 108 Old Courthouse Drive, Balsam Lake, Wis. 54810 (located behind the County Museum), until 9 a.m., Thursday, July 15, 2010, at which time they will be opened and publicly read.

If proposal is mailed or faxed, they must be received at the Housing Authority Office, 403 Second Avenue, Osceola, Wis. 54020, by Wednesday, July 14, 2010, before 3 p.m.

The project consists of roof replacement at three separate facilities. All materials, except nails, will be purchased by the Owner. Project is to be completed by November 15, 2010. The three project sites are: Millside 20 unit, 403 2nd Avenue East, Osceola Hillcrest 14 unit, 724 East Maryland, St. Croix Falls Parkside 4 unit, 225 East 1st Avenue, Milltown Contractor is to submit one, two or three individual proposals for the three (3) individual project sites. Contractor may submit a combined proposal for all three sites. An estimated start and completion date must be included with each proposal. Include a copy of your Certificate of Insurance with your proposal submittal.

Contractor may be asked to submit, to the Owner, a Qualification Statement (AIA A305), list of references and previous experience listing.

Contractor may not withdraw their proposal within 30 days of date of submittal.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any informalities and to accept the proposal most advantageous to the Owner. The Owner will have the right to accept proposal breakdowns in any order or combination.

Drawings may be obtained from the Designer or Owner after June 22, 2010. Contractors are encouraged to visit the site(s) to determine existing conditions. Contact Eloise Heathfield at 715-294-4243 to set up an appointment.

Owner: Designer: Polk County Housing Authority SJS Design 403 2nd Avenue East 2938 19-3/4 Street Osceola, WI 54020 Rice Lake, WI 54868 715-294-4243 715-296-7840 715-294-3840 fax 515370 44-45L WNAXLP (June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, Plaintiff, vs.

WADE M. HANSEN and LOUISA C. HANSEN, Defendants.

Case No. 09 CV 905 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on January 26, 2010, in the amount of $101,824.23, 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, August 5, 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 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 One (1) of Certified Survey Map No. 4417 recorded in Volume 19 of Certified Survey Maps on page 198 as Document No. 677506, located in part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4), Section TwentyOne (21), Township Thirty-Five (35) North of Range Eighteen (18) West, Town of Eureka, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN: Part of 020-00558-0100.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2104 210th Avenue, Centuria, Wisconsin 54824.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 26th day of May, 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

(June 9, 16, 23) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, Plaintiff vs.

MICHAEL J. BRANDT, Defendant.

SUMMONS (By Publication) Case No. 10 CV 377 Case Classification No. 30301 Money Judgment TO: Michael J. Brandt 519 340th Avenue Frederic, WI 54837 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.

Within forty (40) days after June 9, 2010, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court whose address is: Clerk of Circuit Court Polk County Justice Center 1005 West Main Street Suite 300 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 and to plaintiff’s attorney whose address is: Steven J. Swanson 105 Washington Street South P.O. Box 609 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper Answer within forty (40) days after June 9, 2010, the Court may grant Judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Complaint and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Complaint. A Judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A Judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

Dated the 3rd day of June, 2010.

Steven J. Swanson Bar No. 1003029 Attorney for Plaintiff 105 Washington Street South P.O. Box 609 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787

514101 WNAXLP

Garage Sales

Michael D. Noreen, Frederic, building accessory structure w/o zoning/land-use permit; times three, not guilty pleas.

Andrew J. Nystrom, Centuria, disorderly conduct with a vehicle, $175.30.

Elizabeth M. Osborn, Dresser, speeding, not guilty plea.

Walter M. Pappas, Rochester, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Collin M. Petersen, Centuria, speeding, $175.30.

Cody A. Roettger, Luck, operating motor vehicle by probationary license w/unauthorized person in vehicle, $200.50.

Iva J. Rogers, Luck, operat-

515100 WNAXLP

Luke W. Grosskreutz, Clear Lake, speeding, $200.50.

Candance L. Gruhn, Balsam Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Heather A. Hines, Cameron, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Jonathan R. Holloman, Amery, disorderly conduct w/motor vehicle, not guilty plea.

Melissa R. Honts, Star Prairie, operate w/o valid license, $200.50.

Morgan A. Iverson, Clear Lake, nonregistration of auto. etc., $175.30.

Thomas G. Jentlie, Eau Claire, speeding, $175.30.

Molly J. Johnson, Luck, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Frank V. Juodis, Strum, speeding, $200.50.

Rachael M. Kelly, Apple Valley, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Michael M. Kralewski, St. Croix Falls, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Amanda K. Laboda, Luck, disorderly conduct, $249.00.

Thomas J. Lapage, Clayton, interfere w/traffic sign/signal, not guilty plea.

Abel B. Lipoff, Luck, disorderly conduction, not guilty plea.

Travis J. Lysdahl, Frederic, nonregistration of auto, etc., $175.30.

Sierra D. Merrill, Luck, speeding, $225.70.

Renee P. Michler, Centuria, dog at large; dangerous dog bite or attack, not guilty pleas.

Kevin A. Murphy, Hudson, speeding, $225.70.

514993 WNAXLP

Christopher L. Aldrich, Luck, possession of marijuana/para., $263.00; speeding, $175.30.

Raeann L. Allen, Luck, speeding, $175.30.

Haley E. St. Amand, Centuria, speeding, $250.90.

Dylan T. Andren, Milltown, reckless driving-endanger safety, $389.50.

Ashley M. Bahe, Bloomington, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Bridgette K. Bayle, St. Croix Falls, speeding, $200.50.

Josephine L. Bertle, Coon Rapids, Minn., jet ski-voilate slow-no-wake reqmt., not guilty plea.

Robert J. Biedler, Luck, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Jon D. Bullock, Dresser, nonregistration of auto, etc., not guilty plea.

David A. Cash, Clayton, speeding, $515.50.

Timber R. Couroyer, Centuria, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Chad A. Crosby, Clear Lake, operating while revoked, $200.50.

Jessica M. Eickhoff, Star Prairie, speeding, $175.30.

Heather M. Elfers, St. Croix Falls, speeding, $175.30.

Jason J. Fitzgerald, Goodhue, Minn., speeding, $200.50. =Christopher M. Francis, South St. Paul, Minn., fail./stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Jeremiah M. Freitag, Luck, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Natalie M. Gonyea-Robarge, Rice Lake, speeding, $200.50.

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Real Estate/Notices

Steven J. Swanson No. 1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787

515098 WNAXLP

Includes: Water, sewer, garbage pickup, coin laundry.

(June 23, 30, July 7) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP. F/K/A COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP 5401 N. BEACH STREET FORT WORTH, TX 76137 Plaintiff vs.

DAVID FOUKS 2464 30TH AVENUE OSCEOLA, WI 54020 SHELLY FOUKS A/K/A SHELLY L. SWANSON 2464 30TH AVENUE OSCEOLA, WI 54020 Defendants PUBLICATION SUMMONS Case No. 10 CV 312 Judge Molly E. GaleWyrick Case Code No. 30404 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To each person named above as Defendant: You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.

Within 40 days after June 23, 2010, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is Lois Hoff, Clerk of Courts, Polk County Courthouse, 1005 West Main Street, Suite 300, P.O. Box 549, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, and to Gunar J. Blumberg, Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 230 W. Monroe, Ste. 1125, Chicago, IL 60606. You may have an attorney help represent you.

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

Dated: June 15, 2010.

Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Gunar J. Blumberg State Bar No. 1028987 Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax: 312-541-9711 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.

(June 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb f/k/a S&C Bank, Plaintiff, vs.

Troy E. Thiele and Unknown Spouse of Troy E. Thiele, Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No: 09 CV 664 Case Code: 30404 Judge: Molly E. GaleWyrick PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on the January 5, 2010, in the amount of $72,115.27, the Polk County Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: July 28, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: 10% of successful bid must be paid to the Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified check. Balance due within 10 days of court approval. Purchaser is responsible for payment of all transfer taxes and recording fees. Sale is AS IS in all respects and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

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

DESCRIPTION: Lot 3 of Certified Survey Map No. 2911, recorded in Volume 13 of Certified Survey Maps, page 165, Document No. 590725 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Polk County, Wisconsin, located in the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 and in the SW 1/4 of NE 1/4, Section 33, Township 34 North, Range 16 West, which replaces Lot 3 of Certified Survey Map No. 2893, recorded in Volume 13 of Certified Survey Maps, page 147, as Document No. 589500, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Polk County, Wisconsin. Together with an easement for ingress to and egress from Lot 3 of CSM No. 2911 to 125th Avenue over Lot 4 of CSM No. 2911, all as more fully shown on CSM No. 2911.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 934 Mains Crossing Ave., Amery, WI 54001.

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 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.

513967 WNAXLP

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425

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515295 44-45Lp 34-35a,dp

Jenna A. Blanski, city of Fort Myers, Fla., and Mark S. Woodward, city of Fort Myers, Fla., issued June 12, 2010.

Ashley H. Jungwirth, city of Cottage Grove, Minn., and Justin L. Hoffman, town of Osceola, issued June 12, 2010.

Jessica R. Severson, town of Lincoln, and Tyler L. Hoff, town of Lincoln, issued June 13, 2010.

Karen L. Johnson, town of St. Croix Falls, and Darrell J. Hendricks, town of St. Croix Falls, issued June 13, 2010.

Amanda K. Cook, village of Turtle Lake, and Randy R. Miller, village of Turtle Lake, issued June 14, 2010.

Georgia R. Breault, town of Garfield, and Van A. Johnson, town of Garfield, issued June 14, 2010.

Hansi M. Swanson, town of Eureka, and Ryan M. Stridde, town of Eureka, issued June 16, 2010.

Cynthia L. Dahl, town of Garfield, and Leroy J. Gerving, town of Garfield, issued June 17, 2010.

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

Plus deposit and utilities.

715-483-1358 (May 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY HSBC MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC. Plaintiff, vs.

JASON C. MORK and SHANNON D. MORK, husband and wife, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., Defendants.

Case No. 09-CV-697 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on January 11, 2010, in the amount of $212,507.37, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: July 13, 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 St., Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: A certain tract or parcel of land in Polk County, in the State of Wisconsin, described as follows: Lot Ten (10), Plat of Hilltop Acres, located in the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, (SW 1/4 of SW 1/4), Section Thirteen (13), Township Thirty-three (33) North of Range Nineteen (19) West; Osceola Township, in Polk County, Wisconsin. Subject to easements, restrictions and right of way of record, if any.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2489 91st Ave., Town of Osceola.

TAX KEY NO.: 042-01312-0100.

Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County, WI O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Avenue Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 (414) 727-1591 O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

If you have previously received a Chapter 7 Discharge in Bankruptcy, this correspondence should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt.

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

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-6699777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1800-927-9275.

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(May 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC 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.

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: July 7, 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 Foyer area of the Polk County Justice Center, 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 13th day of May, 2010. /s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County

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Case No. 09 CV 928 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on February 4, 2010, in the amount of $123,056.49, 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: Tuesday, August 10, 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 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 One (1), Block Nine (9), Original Plat of the Village of Centuria.

PIN: 111-00295-0000.

STREET ADDRESS: 201 5th Street, Centuria, WI 54824.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 11th day of June, 2010.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin

(May 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. Plaintiff Vs. BARBARA HEYN, et al Defendants Case No. 09 CV 0751 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on January 5, 2010, in the amount of $70,849.61, the Polk County Sheriff will sell the premises described below at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: June 30, 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, encumbrances and payment of applicable transfer taxes.

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

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Lot 9, Block 12, Original Plat of the Village of Frederic, Polk County, Wisconsin.

ADDRESS: 207 Polk Avenue South, Frederic, WI 54837.

TAX KEY NO: 12600106000.

Dated this 17th day of May 2010.

Tim Moore Polk County Sheriff Cummisford, Acevedo & Associates, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Mark R. Cummisford State Bar #1034906 6508 South 27th Street Suite #6 Oak Creek, WI 53154 414-761-1700

Polk Co. FOR RENT marriage license 1-BR Apartment in

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(June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, Plaintiff, vs.

CALEB T. HANCOCK and ADONNA J. HANCOCK, Defendants.

(May 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, Plaintiff, vs.

ESTATE OF MICHAEL R. LANGIN, Defendant.

Case No. 10 CV 127 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on April 28, 2010, in the amount of $74,584.08, I will sell at public auction at the Main Front Entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, on Thursday, July 1, 2010, at 10 o’clock a.m., all of the following described mortgaged premises, to-wit: Lot 3 of Certified Survey Map No. 1436, Recorded in Volume 7 of Certified Survey Maps, page 13, as Document No. 485560 in the office of the Register of Deeds, being located in the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Section 25-33-18, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN: 024-00883-0000.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 788 190th St., Dresser, WI 54009.

TERMS OF SALE: Cash.

DOWN PAYMENT: 10% of amount bid by cash or certified check.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 5th day of May, 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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(May 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY U.S. Bank National Association ND, Plaintiff, vs.

Randy A. Holecek and Nancy A. Holecek, Defendants.

Case Code: 30404 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 09 CV 1023 Hon. Robert H. Rasmussen PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on the 26th day of March 2010, the Sheriff of Polk County will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: July 1, 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.

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

DESCRIPTION: The North Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter including Certified Survey Map No. 2974, filed in Volume 13, Page 228, as Document No. 594472, Section 19, Township 33 North, Range 15 West, Town of Clayton, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 867 50th Street, Amery, WI. Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Stein & Moore, P.A. Attorneys for Plaintiff 332 Minnesota St., Ste. W-1650 St. Paul, MN 55101 651-224-9683 512198 WNAXLP

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.

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$740.00, license revoked six months, alcohol assessment.

Terrance W. Thielman, 37, Spooner, theft, $90.00 restitution, 90-day jail sentence, imposed/stayed, $424.50.

Burnett County deaths Paul J. Beer, 88, Siren Township, May 25.

Dated this 20th day of May, 2010.

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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 that purpose. (195995)

(June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, Plaintiff, vs.

MARK K. ELLINGSON and KAY L. ELLINGSON, Defendants.

Case No. 10 CV 175 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on April 26, 2010, in the amount of $112,357.53, 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, August 5, 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 plaintiff.

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. DESCRIPTION: A parcel of land located in the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4 of NE 1/4), Section One (1), Township Thirty-Two (32) North of Range Eighteen (18) West, described as follows: From the Northeast corner of said Section 1, go South 00º 22’ East a distance of 660 feet; thence North 89º 30’ West a distance of 418.3 feet; thence South 40º 00’ East a distance of 144.00 feet; thence South 42º 00’ West a distance of 60.00 feet; thence South 38º 52’ East a distance of 25.00 feet; thence South 42º 00’ West a distance of 100.00 feet to the point of beginning for the parcel to be conveyed herein; thence continue South 42º 00’ West a distance of 100.00 feet; thence North 38º 52’ West a distance of 190.15 feet to an iron pipe stake on the West edge of the public road, thence North 45º 08’ East along a meander line a distance of 99.3 feet; thence South 38º 52’ East a distance of 184.70 feet to the point of beginning, together with all land between said meander line and Big Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PARCEL I.D. No. 002-009360000.

STREET ADDRESS: 1816 60th Avenue, Osceola, Wisconsin 54020.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 26th day of May, 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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(June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff, vs.

CLAYTON R. HENSCHKE, et al.

Defendants.

Case Number: 08 CV 769 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on February 18, 2009, in the amount of $433,985.50. the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: July 21, 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: Parcel 1: Lot 6 of Certified Survey Map No. 1813 recorded on February 28, 1995, in Volume 8, Page 161, as Document No. 527587, being part of Government Lot 4, Section 7, Town 35 North, Range 16 West, in the Town of Georgetown, Polk County, Wisconsin. Parcel 2: An Easement for the benefit of Parcel 1 for ingress and egress over that part of Government Lot 4, Section 7, Township 35 North, Range 16 West, in the Town of Georgetown, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as Outlot 1 of Certified Survey Map recorded February 28, 1995, in Volume 8 of Certified Survey Maps, page 162, as Document No. 527588. Parcel 3: A 66 foot wide private roadway easement for the benefit of Parcel 1 for ingress and egress as shown on the subject Certified Survey Maps over Government Lot 4, Section 7, Township 35 North, Range 16 West and Government Lot 1, Section 18, Township 35 North, Range 16 West, in the Town of Georgetown, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2222 117th St., Milltown, WI 54858.

TAX KEY NO.: 026-00246-0060.

(June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY ANCHORBANK, FSB Plaintiff, vs.

SHANYN R. MILLARD, et al.

Defendants.

Case Number: 09 CV 988 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 21, 2010, in the amount of $130,999.79, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: August 3, 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. 500 recorded in Volume 2 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 229 as Document No. 384891 being located in the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, Section 15, Township 32 North, Range 18 West, Town of Alden, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 349 202nd Street, Osceola, WI 54020.

TAX KEY NO.: 002-01369-0000.

Dated this 8th day of June, 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. (196294)

(June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY ANCHORBANK, FSB Plaintiff vs.

LINDA L. MUSEUS, et al.

Defendants.

Case Number: 09 CV 769 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on February 10, 2010, in the amount of $112,751.96, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: August 12, 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. 3432, recorded in Volume 15 of Certified Survey Maps Page 199, as Document No. 616145, located in the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, Section 33, Township 35 North, Range 18 West, Town of Eureka, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2104 190th Avenue, Centuria, WI 54824.

TAX KEY NO.: 020-00825-0000.

Dated this 14th day of June, 2010. /s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Scott D. Nabke State Bar #1037979 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.

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PUBLIC NOTICE POLK COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Public input is being sought for the 2010 Human Services Plan and Budget. The public is invited to attend two Human Services Board Meetings to provide input. We are seeking comments from clients, providers, interested citizens and community agencies as to the adequacy and need for services in such areas as services to Juveniles, Child Protective Services, Mental Health Services, Chemical Dependency Services, services to children with developmental or physical disabilities and any other services being or needing to be provided in the community.

The first meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 27, 2010, 8:30 a.m., in the Lower Level Conference Room of the Government Center, 100 Polk County Plaza, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

The second meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 24, 2010, 8:30 a.m., in the Lower Level Conference Room of the Government Center, 100 Polk County Plaza, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

Written comments may also be submitted prior to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 27, 2010, addressed to: Sherry Gjonnes, Director Polk County Human Services Department 100 Polk County Plaza #50 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 The meeting site is accessible to the physically disabled.

Public Notice: Permits are required for any and all fireworks displays within the Town of Eureka. This applies to private citizens as well as commercial operations. To acquire a permit, contact:

Kyle Swanson 715-483-3186 or Jose Trejo 715-483-3247 514650 43-44L 33-34d

(May 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23) 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. 2010TJ000007 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: July 13, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.

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

PLACE: In the Front Lobby of the Burnett County Government Center, 7410 County 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, Wis. 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.

(May 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AMERIPRISE BANK, F.S.B., c/o Everhome Mortgage Company Plaintiff, vs.

KAREN M. STUART and JOHN DOE, unknown spouse of Karen M. Stuart; and LAUX CUTLER, S.C.; and OSCEOLA COTTAGES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., Defendants.

Case No. 09-CV-782 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on January 6, 2010, in the amount of $42,123.80, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: July 7, 2010, at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

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

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 West Main St., Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: All that certain real property situated in the County of Polk, State of Wisconsin, described as follows: Unit 108 Osceola Cottages Condominium, a Condominium declared and existing under and by virtue of the Condominium Ownership Act of the State of Wisconsin, according to the Declaration of the Condominium recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds on September 27, 2000, in Volume 828 of Records on Page 666 as Document No. 603218, as amended by the First Amendment to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Easements and Restrictions for Osceola Cottages Condominium recorded on December 20, 2001, in Volume 899 of Records on Page 156 as Document No. 6251318, together with an undivided interest in and to the Common Areas and Facilities of the Condominiums, Village of Osceola, Polk County, Wisconsin. Subject to restrictions, reservations, easements, covenants, oil, gas or mineral rights of record, if any.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 108 Cottage Drive, Village of Osceola.

TAX KEY NO.: 165-00601-0108.

Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County, WI O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Avenue Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 414-727-1591 O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

If you have previously received a Chapter 7 Discharge in Bankruptcy, this correspondence should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt.

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Kenneth G. Hopkins, 63, Siren, equipment violation, group 1, $238.30; equipment violation group 3, $175.30; nonregistration of vehicle $263.50.

Walter E. Power II, 34, Golden Valley, Minn., OWI,

The Siren Sanitary District meeting will be held on Thursday, July 8, 2010, at 6:30 p.m., at the Siren Town Hall. Immediately following the Sanitary District meeting the Town of Siren will hold a Board meeting at approximately 6:45 p.m. If you wish to be on the agenda please call Mary Hunter, Clerk.

Mary Hunter, Clerk 514860 44-45L 715-349-5119

TOWN OF EUREKA FIREWORKS NOTICE

I am not responsible for any debts incurred by anyone other than myself as of June 23, 2010.

Pamela J. Ott

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TOWN OF SIREN SIREN SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING TOWN OF SIREN BOARD MEETING

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David G. Gall, 69, Luck, died June 5, 2010.

Arthur Gross Jr., 81, Osceola, died June 7, 2010.

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Dale J. Hutton, 71, Frederic, died May 23, 2010.

Margaret R. Danovsky, 88, Osceola, died June 5, 2010.

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NOTICE OF POSITION OPEN M.S. CROSS CATEGORICAL TEACHER To Begin 2010-2011 School Year

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Qualifications Necessary: Teacher of cross categorical, at Unity Middle School (grades 5-6). Prefer applicants licensed in cross-categorical, learning disabilities or emotional behavioral disabilities. The ideal candidate should be a team player and focused ultimately on helping every child achieve growth and success within the school setting. Candidate must be able to create a positive learning environment and develop strong, respectful relationships with students, parents, staff members and administrators. Thorough knowledge of special education laws, the IEP process, best instructional practices, differentiation, technology integration and assessment is important.

Qualified, interested persons should apply by sending a District application (available from Web site: www.unity.k12.wi.us), letter of application, resume, credentials/transcripts, copy of certification or evidence of license eligibility and letters of recommendation to: BRANDON W. ROBINSON, DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR UNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Deadline for application: Thursday, July 1, 2010, by noon.

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SEEKING BIDS - TOWN OF SIREN

The Town of Siren is seeking bids for hot-mix blacktop.

This is a L.R.I.P. program.

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.

The hot blacktop must be 2” compacted by 20’ wide.

1. Gordon/Lynch Bridge Road intersection Approximately 300 feet. The road will be marked.

Bids are due by 6:45 p.m., Thursday, July 8, 2010, at the Siren Town Hall. Must have proof of insurance. The Town of Siren reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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(June 16, 23, 30) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT DUNN COUNTY WESTCONSIN CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, vs.

ELIZABETH A. PEER, JOHN DOE PEER Unknown spouse of Elizabeth A. Peer, JAMES & JENNIFER MOONEN, Defendants.

Case No. 10CV237 Code: 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage AMENDED SUMMONS To: Elizabeth A. Peer 2350A 210th Avenue St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 John Doe Peer Unknown spouse of Elizabeth A. Peer 2350A 210th Avenue St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 You are hereby notified that Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. Within forty (40) days after June 16, 2010, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the Complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the Court, whose address is Clerk of Circuit Court, Dunn County Judicial Center, 615 Stokke Parkway, Menomonie, WI 54751, Wisconsin 54016, and to Weld, Riley, Prenn & Ricci, S.C., Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 3624 Oakwood Hills Parkway, P.O. Box 1030, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54702-1030. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

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

Dated this 9th day of June, 2010.

WELD, RILEY, PRENN & RICCI, S.C. By: Christine A. Gimber State Bar ID #01020223 Attorneys for Plaintiff P.O. Box 1030 Eau Claire, WI 54702-1030 715-839-7786 This is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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(June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, Plaintiff, vs.

SHANNON L. MITCH, Defendant.

Case No. 09 CV 964 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on January 28, 2010, in the amount of $191,275.84, 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, August 5, 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 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 One (1) of Certified Survey Map No. 4444 recorded in Volume 19 of Certified Survey Maps, page 225, as Document No. 579065, being part of Lot Sixteen (16) of the Plat of Oak Hills Estates, located in the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SW 1/4 of NW 1/4), Section Eleven (11), Township Thirty-Four (34) North, Range Seventeen (17) West, Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN: 106-00668-1601.

STREET ADDRESS: 116 Vadnais Lane, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 26th day of May, 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

(June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff, vs.

THOMAS T. SCHWARTZ, et al.

Defendants.

Case Number: 09 CV 690 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on January 28, 2010, in the amount of $16,533.95, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: August 3, 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: A parcel of land located in the E1/2 of the SE 1/4, Section 16, Township 32 North, Range 15 West, Town Of Clear Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Commencing at the SE Section Corner Of Section 15, then North on and along the Section Line and a Town Road 1,225 Feet to the point of beginning of land herein described; thence continuing on said Section Line 300 Feet; thence West at Right Angles 300 Feet; thence South at Right Angles 300 Feet; thence East at Right Angles 300 Feet to the point of beginning.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 325 30th Street, Clear Lake, WI 54005.

TAX KEY NO.: 018-00340-0000.

Dated this 8th day of June, 2010 /s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Scott D. Nabke State bar #1037979 Attorney for Plaintiff 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5712 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. (196502)

SEEKING WARM BLACKTOP BIDS TOWN OF SIREN

The following full-time position is available in the Shell Lake School District:

The Town of Siren is seeking warm blacktopping bids for the following roads. Blacktop will be 2” compacted by 20-feet wide. Each section is to be bid separately.

1. Gordon Road - approximately 9/10 mile 2. Lynch Bridge Road - approximately 7/10 mile 3. Nyren Road - approximately 9/10 mile 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 6:45 p.m., Thursday, July 8, 2010, at the Siren Town Hall. Must have proof of insurance. The Town of Siren reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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This position will provide English instruction in grades 9 12 in the Shell Lake High School. D.P.I. license, 21 Grades 6 - 12 300 English will be required. Applicants with multiple certifications and D.P.I. licenses are preferred.

To apply: Applicants must send the following: • Letter of application • Resume • Current D.P.I. license(s) • Three Letters of Recommendation • Copy of official transcripts Successful applicant must pass a criminal background check, drug screen and required medical exam.

Application deadline: July 2, 2010 Submit application materials to: Mr. Donald Peterson School District of Shell Lake 271 Hwy. 63 S. Shell Lake, WI 54871 The Shell Lake School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability.

Luck Schools is soliciting bids to supply the following bead products for the 2010/2011 school year.

4” Hamburger Buns (30 Count or 60 Count) 6” Coney Buns (30 Count or 60 Count) 6” Sub/Steak Bun (24 Count) White Bread White Sandwich Bread Wheat Bread Whole Wheat Bread Whole Grain White Bread Whole Grain 4” Hamburger Bun (30 Count or 60 Count) Whole Grain 6” Coney Bun (30 Count or 60 Count) Whole Grain 6” Sub/Steak Bun (24 Count) Submit bids to: Ione Barron Luck School District 810 7th Street South, Luck, WI 54853 Phone: 715-472-2151, ext. 112

By Friday, July 2, 2010.

The District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

POSITION AVAILABLE 9 - 12 English Instructor

BREAD BID

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Social Worker - Juvenile Justice $22.77/hr.

Full Time - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Deadline to apply: June 30, 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 515272 44L 54810, 715-485-9176. AA/EEOC

Notices

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POLK COUNTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

(May 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff, vs.

REBECCA S. BROOME F/K/A REBECCA S. KISCH, et al Defendants.

Case Number: 10 CV 7 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 14, 2010, in the amount of $172,205.21, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: July 15, 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: Lot 1 and Outlot of Certified Survey Map No. 3134 recorded in Volume 14 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 156, as Document No. 600897, located in the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 22, Twp. 32 North, Range 17 West, Town of Alden, Polk County, Wisconsin.

EXCEPT that part deeded to Polk County Highway Department in Warranty Deed dated October 1, 2003, Recorded October 1, 2003, in Volume 941 of Records, Page 222, as Document No. 667853.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1492 25th Ave., Amery, WI 54001.

TAX KEY NO.: 002-00576-0100.

Dated this 17th day of May, 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 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. (195508)

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(May 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb, Plaintiff, vs.

Gerald G. Trepczyk and Kim A. Trepczyk, as husband and wife, Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No.: 09 CV 17 Case Code: 30404 Judge: Kenneth L. Kutz PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on the 17th day of March, 2010, in the amount of $115,753.88, the Burnett County Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: July 27, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: 10% of successful bid must be paid to the Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified check. Balance due within 10 days of court approval.

Purchaser is responsible for payment of all transfer taxes and recording fees. Sale is AS IS in all respects and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: Main Lobby, Burnett County Government Center, 7410 County Road K, Siren, WI 54872 DESCRIPTION: Lot 5, Danielson Addition to the Village of Webster, according to the Plat thereof on file in the office of the Register of Deeds for Burnett County, Wisconsin.

Said Plat being situated in the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, Section 9, Township 39 North, Range 16 West, Burnett County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 7390 Poplar St., Webster, WI 54893, Dean Roland Burnett 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 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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(June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BRANCH 2 POLK COUNTY PROGROWTH BANK, Plaintiff, vs.

S PINES, LLC, ROBERT J. ROLOFF, DAVID D. GRAF, TROUT HAVEN DEVELOPMENT, LLC, Defendants Case No. 09 CV 906 Code No. 30404 (Foreclosure) NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment entered in the aboveentitled action on January 28, 2010, I will sell at public auction in the lobby of the main entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, on August 4, 2010, at 10 a.m., all of the following described mortgaged premises, to wit: Unit 13 Plat of Trout Haven Condominiums, Section 1737-16, Town of Clam Falls, Polk County Wisconsin.

Parcel ID No. 014-003701300.

Street Address: Lot 13, Trout Haven Condominiums, Clam Falls, WI. TERMS OF SALE: 1. This is a cash sale. A certified check or bank draft in the amount of 10 percent of the amount bid must accompany the bid, with the balance due upon confirmation of sale by the Court.

2. Sale is subject to all unpaid real estate taxes and special assessments.

3. Purchaser shall pay any Wisconsin real estate transfer fee.

4. The property is being sold on an “as is” basis without warranties or representations of any kind.

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

Dated this 25th day of May, 2010.

Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff John D. Leary Attorney for Plaintiff Ruder Ware, LLSC 402 Graham Avenue P.O. Box 187 Eau Claire, WI 54702-0187 Telephone: (715) 834-3425 Facsimile: (715) 834-9240 You are notified that we are attempting to collect a debt.

Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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Agenda 1. Call to order and seek approval of the agenda - Robert Clifton.

2. Consideration of previous minutes - LeRoy Buck 3. Presentation of vouchers - Amy Dueholm.

4. Treasurer’s Report - Amy Dueholm.

5. Recognition of guests or delegates.

A. Carrie Bartlett: Request for early graduation.

B. Graduation Date: Donna Johnson.

C. Student representative.

6. Administrative Reports.

A. Mr. Palmer.

B. Mr. Gobler.

C. Mrs. Goldbach.

7. New Business A. Renew WASB membership.

B. Revise Policy #833 “Use of School Facilities” last reviewed 4/23/01.

C. Revisit Policy #411.2 “Anti-Bullying/Anti-Harassment Policy.”

D. Discussion of participation fees for extracurricular activities for 2010-11.

E. Approval of 66:30 agreement with Unity to share a teacher position.

F. Any other business that may properly come before the Board.

8. Motion to convene into executive session per WI Statute 19.85(1) for discussion of support staff contract offer and contract offer to NUE. 9. Reconvene to open session: Possible ratification of 200910 contract with the local teachers association.

10. Motion to adjourn.

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPOINT WISCONSIN INDIANHEAD TECHNICAL COLLEGE (WITC) DISTRICT BOARD MEMBERS Notice is hereby given that applications for two (2) positions on the Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC) District Board are being accepted from individuals residing in the WITC District, which includes Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer and Washburn Counties; and portions of Iron and St. Croix Counties.

Appointments will be made in accordance with the Board Appointment Committee’s Plan of Representation, which specifies categories of membership as well as geographic areas of representation within the district. Following is the list of open positions: W I T C D i s t r i c t B o a rd M e m b e r O p e n P o s i t i o n s The following two (2) board positions will commence on or about September 20, 2010, upon certifications by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board. The positions carry twoyear unexpired terms that will end on June 30, 2012.

1) Employer Member: Representing Region 6 - St. Croix County 2) School District Administrator Member: Representing the WITC District Note: Applications are being accepted from CESA 12 School District Administrators for the two-year unexpired term.

Board Member Category Definitions 1) An Employer Member is defined as someone who receives earnings as payment for personal services and who has the authority to exercise independent judgment in determining, or effectually recommending, any of the following actions for business employees: Hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, discipline and adjust grievances. Note: Representatives of labor organizations (officers or agents) are considered employee members regardless of their responsibilities.

2) A School District Administrator Member is defined as a school district superintendent, supervising principal, or other person who acts as the administrative head of a school district and who holds an administrator’s license; and must be employed by as school board or a school district located within the technical college district.

In the appointment process, equal consideration is given to the general population distribution within the WITC District, as well as the distribution of women and minorities.

Note: No two members of the WITC District Board may be officials of the same governmental unit, nor may any district board member be a member of the school board which employs the School District Administrator.

Notarized application forms must be received no later than 4 p.m., on Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Applicants must attend the public hearing of the District Board Appointment Committee on Friday, August 6, at 10 a.m., at the WITC - Administrative Office, 505 Pine Ridge Drive, Shell Lake, WI 54871, and provide at least two letters of recommendation supporting his/her candidacy to the WITC District Board before being interviewed at the scheduled public meeting. No additional names will be accepted from the floor at the time of the Appointment Committee meeting.

Notarized applications should be sent to: Mr. Daryl Standafer, Chairperson District Board Appointment Committee WITC - Administrative Office 505 Pine Ridge Drive Shell Lake, WI 54871 Application forms and instructions may be obtained on the WITC Web address below, or by contacting: Ms. Kim Olson, Board Appointment Committee Liaison WITC Administrative Office 505 Pine Ridge Drive Shell Lake, WI 54871 Telephone: 715-468-2815, Ext. 2279 E-mail: kim.olson@witc.edu The Web address for application information and instructions to help you determine if you qualify for a board member category is: www.witc.edu/board/appointments.

A second legal notice announcing the public hearing and committee meeting and all applicant names will be published at the end of July 2010.

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Durex Products, Inc., a manufacturer of screening media for the mining and aggregate industry, is seeking an experienced machinist at its St. Croix Falls, Wis., plant, located 30 minutes north of the metro. Must be skilled in CNC programming in a production environment. Position also requires hands-on knowledge of vertical milling centers and some autoCAD experience. This second-shift position offers an excellent work environment and competitive benefits. Salary based on qualifications. Apply in person between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at our Luck location by July 2, 2010. Bring your resume and salary history.

112 First Avenue W. Luck, WI 54853

POSITION AVAILABLE

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Equal Employment/Equal Access/Affirmative Action Employer

The following full-time position is available in the Shell Lake School District:

NOTICE OF HEARING

The Polk County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing at noon on Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. The Board will call the public hearing to order at 8:30 a.m., recess at 8:45 a.m. to view site(s) and will reconvene at noon at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. At that time each applicant will inform the Board of their request. (THE APPLICANT MUST APPEAR AT NOON WHEN THE BOARD RECONVENES AT THE GOVERNMENT CENTER.) PATRICIA SHAWN O’LEARY requests a variance from Article 11C, Table 1 and 11F2(b)(1)+(2) of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to add a screen porch onto the side of existing dwelling which will be closer than 75’ from the ordinary high-water mark and exceed the 1,100-sq.-ft. footprint. Property affected is: 1743 Tanglewood Trail, Lot 23, Tanglewood First Addition, V538/58, Sec. 7/T34N/R17W, Town of Balsam Lake, Long Lake (class 1).

ANDREA MONCHILOVICH/PICKERIGN requests a Special Exception from Article 8D1(a) of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to operate a Tourist Rooming House.

Property affected is: 2506 Grenquist Lake Ln., Pt. of Gov’t. Lot 5, Desc. V222/436, Sec. 26/T36N/R15W, Town of McKinley, Grenquist Lake (class 3).

THOMAS GEISTFELD requests a variance to Article 11C, Table 1 of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to build a patio closer than 75’ from the ordinary high-water mark. Property affected is: Unit 24, New Lagoon Campground Plat, Sec. 29/T34N/ R17W, Town of Balsam Lake, Deer Lake (class 1). 514628 43-44L 33a,d (June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, Plaintiff, vs.

DOUGLAS J. STRAIN and AMY T. OLCHEFSKE and CITY & COUNTY CREDIT UNION, Defendants.

Case No. 09 CV 883 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on February 4, 2010, in the amount of $170,135.97, 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: Tuesday, August 10, 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 plaintiff.

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. DESCRIPTION: Parcel 1: A parcel of land located in the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4 of SE 1/4), Section Eleven (11), Township Thirty-Two (32) North, Range Nineteen (19) West, Town of Farmington, Polk County, Wisconsin, being further described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of Section Eleven (11); thence North 89º 14’17” West along the South line of said section a distance of 778.32 feet; thence North 334.60 feet; thence South 89º 14’17” East 67.38 feet; thence North 128.40 feet; thence South 88º 30’46” East 711.12 feet to the East line of Section Eleven (11); thence South along said section line 454.00 feet to the point of beginning.

The Town of Siren is seeking double chip seal bids for the following roads. Each section is to be bid separately.

1. Gordon Road - approximately 9/10 mile 2. Lynch Bridge Road - approximately 7/10 mile 3. Nyren Road - approximately 9/10 mile 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 6:45 p.m., Thurs., July 8, 2010, at the Siren Town Hall. Must have proof of insurance. The Town of Siren reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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Parcel 2: A parcel of land located in the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4 of SE 1/4), Section Eleven (11), Township Thirty-Two (32) North, Range Nineteen (19) West, Town of Farmington, Polk County, Wisconsin, being further described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section Eleven (11); thence North 89º 14’17” West along the South line of said section a distance of 778.32 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing North 89º 14’17” West 130 feet; thence North 301.60 feet, more or less; thence South 89º 14’17” East 130 feet, more or less; thence South 334.60 feet to the point of beginning; subject to County Trunk X right of way over the Southerly 33 feet thereof.

Parcel 3: A parcel of land located in the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4 of SE 1/4), Section Eleven (11), Township Thirty-Two (32) North, Range Nineteen (19) West, Town of Farmington, Polk County, Wisconsin, being further described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section Eleven (11); thence North 89º 14’17” West along the South line of said section a distance of 908.32 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing North 89º 14’17” West 65 feet; thence North 301.60 feet, more or less; thence South 89º 14’17” East 65 feet, more or less; thence South 334.60 feet to the point of beginning; subject to County Trunk X right of way over the Southerly 33 feet thereof.

PIN: 022-00268-0000.

STREET ADDRESS: 2513 40th Avenue, Osceola, WI 54020.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 11th day of June, 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

7 - 12 English and Social Studies/ History Instructor

This position will provide English, Social Studies and History instruction in grades 7 - 12 in the Shell Lake High School.

D.P.I. licenses, 21 Grades 6 - 12 300 English, 221 Grades 6 12, 701 Social Studies or 750 History will be required.

Applicants with multiple certifications and D.P.I. licenses are preferred.

To apply: Applicants must send the following: • Letter of application • Resume • Current D.P.I. license(s) • Three Letters of Recommendation • Copy of official transcripts Successful applicant must pass a criminal background check, drug screen and required medical exam.

Application deadline: July 9, 2010 Submit application materials to: Mr. Donald Peterson School District of Shell Lake 271 Hwy. 63 S Shell Lake, WI 54871 The Shell Lake School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability.

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Monday, June 28, 2010, 6 p.m.

Boardroom

SEEKING DOUBLE CHIP SEAL BIDS TOWN OF SIREN

SECTION 00100 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Boiler Replacement Burnett County Housing Authority Webster, Wisconsin 54893 Project Address: Cedarwood Manor West Apartments 7354 E. Main Street Webster, Wisconsin 54893 DESCRIPTION OF WORK Bids will be received by the Burnett County Housing Authority for a single prime contract including replacement of the boilers and water heater and related work. Proposals are to be in the form of a single lump sum price and submitted on the bid form provided.

COMPLETION SCHEDULE The project will be awarded in mid-July; construction can start following contract award. Substantial completion of the project is to be within 60 days from the notice to proceed.

DOCUMENTS Bid documents may be obtained from the Architect upon payment of $25 for each set. Checks are to be written to the Burnett County Housing Authority. Bidders returning complete bid documents in good condition within twenty-one (21) days of the bid award and Contractors awarded the Project will be refunded their deposit. No refunds will be made after 21 days.

Electronic bid documents (PDF files) are available from the Architect at no cost.

Partial sets or individual drawings or specification sections of the bid documents will not be issued.

PREBID CONFERENCE A Prebid Conference will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 30, 2010, at the project site, 7354 E. Main Street, Webster, Wisconsin 54893. The meeting will include discussion of the Bid Documents, scope of the work and bid requirements. Each bidding contractor shall visit the site and familiarize themselves with conditions and extent of work prior to the prebid conference. All bidding contractors and subcontractors are encouraged to attend the Prebid Conference.

TIME AND DATE OF BID Submit sealed bid no later than 2 p.m., Thursday, July 8, 2010, to the Owner at 7350 E. Main Street, P.O. Box 41, Webster, Wisconsin 54893. Bids received will then be opened publicly and read aloud.

Each bidder shall submit their bid on the approved Bid Form and include with their bid related information. Bids will not be accepted by fax or telephone. Bids received after the date and hour listed will be returned unopened. No bidder may withdraw his/her bid within sixty (60) days after date of bid opening.

The Owner shall have the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive informalities or irregularities in a Bid received, and to accept the Bid which, in the Owner’s judgment, is in the Owner’s best interest.

Date: June 10, 2010 Owner: Burnett County Housing Authority Mark Olsen, Executive Director Webster, Wisconsin 54893 715-866-8231 Architect: Craig Selander, Architect, LLC 216 South Oak Street Grantsburg, Wisconsin 54840 715-463-3151

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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LUCK REGULAR BOARD MEETING

MACHINIST WANTED

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PARENT EDUCATOR PART TIME

Experienced, dedicated individual to provide education, support and community resources, both on-site and inhome visits, with children and families in Pierce, Polk and St. Croix Counties. Bachelor’s Degree, teaching experience, driver’s license and additional training upon hire required. Ability to work some evening and weekend hours. Applications accepted through 07/02/10.

Position available July 2010. Send cover letter and resume to: Parent Educator Search, FRCSCV, Attn.: Patty Draxler, 857 Main St., P.O.. Box 2087, Baldwin, WI 515350 44Lp 34dp 54002. draxler@frcscv.org

Thurs., July 8, 2010, 7:30 p.m.

Lorain Town Hall 252 345th Ave., Cty. Rd. E Agenda: Call meeting to order; roll call/verification of meeting notice; approve the minutes of the last meeting; approve the treasury report; motion to pay the bills. Reports: Road, fire dept., ambulance, cemetery; comprehensive plan commission; set date for Board of Review; additional meeting items for future agendas; motion to adjourn. 515234 44L 34a Susan E. Hughes, Clerk

JURISDICTIONAL OFFER

Wisconsin Department of Transportation DT1786 • 9/2005 • s.32.05 Wis. Stats.

Date: June 23, 2010 To: Polk County, a municipal corporation; St. Croix Block & Brick Co., Inc., A Wisconsin Corp.; Midwest Brick & Supply Co., a Minnesota Corp.; O.G. Hanson & Sons, hereinafter referred to as Owner.

Relocation Order Date: Sept. 23, 2009.

Relocation Order: Filed in the office of the County Clerk.

County: Polk.

Public Purpose for Property: Reconstruction of USH 8.

Wisconsin Department of Transportation, hereinafter referred to as Purchaser, offers to purchase a parcel of real estate and/or rights therein in which you own an interest all as particularly described below and agrees to pay the sum of: Seventy Thousand and 00/100 Dollars $70,000, within 60 days from the acceptance of this offer, A. The said property, and/or rights as described, are required by the State of Wisconsin for the public purpose stated above, as more fully described in Department of Transportation Relocation Order, date and place of filing specified above. The State of Wisconsin in good faith intends to use the above-described property for such public purpose.

B. The State of Wisconsin proposes to occupy and the Owner will vacate the premises on Date: August 23, 2010.

C. Pursuant to s.32.05(3)(d) Wis. Stats., the above purchase price is allocated as follows: (a) Loss of land, including improvements and fixtures actually being acquired $10,936.00 (b) Damages caused by loss of existing rights of access $0.00 (c) Damages caused by loss of air rights $0.00 (d) Damages caused by loss of legal nonconforming use $0.00 (e) Damages resulting from actual severance of land including damages resulting from severance of improvements or fixtures and proximity damage to improvements remaining on Owner’s land $0.00 (f) Damages to property abutting on a highway right of way due to change of grade $0.00 (g) Cost of fencing reasonably necessary to separate land take from remainde (h) Market value of uneconomic remnant $0.00 (i) Other - Temporary Limited Easement, Landscaping, Changes to internal roads, fence $59,064.00 Compensation for additional items of damage listed in s.32.195 Wis. Stats. has not been included. If any such items are shown to exist the owner may file claims as provided in s.32.20 Wis. Stats.

D. The purchase price is based upon an appraisal of the owner’s property of which a copy of the appraisal report has been provided to the owner.

E. Owner has 20 days from the date of personal service of this offer, if personally served, or 20 days from the date of postmark of the certified mail envelope transmitting this offer, if transmitted by mail, or 20 days from the date of publication of this offer, if published, in which to accept this offer, unless such time is extended by mutual written consent of Owner and Purchaser.

Acceptance shall be as follows: Owner must execute the acceptance clause on back of this offer on or prior to July 14, 2010; and the offer, and acceptance must be delivered to Purchaser at: Transportation District 8, 1701 N. 4th St., Superior, WI 54880-1068 not later than regular office closing time on July 14, 2010, or mailed to Purchaser at the last above-stated address in an addressed, postage prepaid envelope bearing postmark of not later than 12:00 midnight July 14, 2010.

Project 1570-30-21.

Parcel No. 8.

F. If the Owner does not accept this offer as set forth, Owner has 40 days from the date of service, postmark or publication of this offer to commence a court action to contest the right of condemnation as provided in s. 32.05(5) Wis. Stats. provided that the acceptance and retention of any compensation resulting from an award made prior to the commencement of such an action shall be an absolute bar to such action.

G. If owner agrees to accept the Jurisdictional Offer, it is considered a negotiated purchase, therefore the condemnor must record the conveyance with the register of deeds in the county where the land is located. Also, all owners of record shall receive by certified mail a copy of the conveyance and a notice of their right to appeal within 6 months after the date of the recording of the conveyance. Such an appeal would challenge the amount of compensation received by the property owner from an accepted Jurisdictional Offer.

H. Owner has 2 years from the date of the recording of an award, as described in s. 32.05 (7) Wis. Stats, in the office of the Register of Deeds in which to appeal for greater compensation without prejudice to Owner’s right to use the compensation given to Owner by the award.

Owner’s right to appeal is subject to the provisions of s. 32.05(9)(a) and (11), Wis. Stats.

I. The law provides for the payment of litigation expenses by the condemnor and these costs are defined in Ch. 814 of Wisconsin Statutes.

J. If this offer is accepted by Owner, the transfer of title shall be accomplished within 60 days after acceptance including the payment to Owner of said purchase price, provided however, that notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, said 60-day period may, at the request of the Owner, be extended by mutual written agreement of the Owner and Purchaser.

K. This offer may be withdrawn by Purchaser at any time prior to its acceptance by Owner.

L. Real estate taxes for the current year shall be prorated as of the date of proposed occupancy set forth, said proration to be based upon the latest available tax assessment.

M. Purchaser will prepare necessary instruments to accomplish said transfer. Transfer shall be

by Warranty Deed unless a lesser conveyance is accepted by Purchaser. Transfer shall be free of defects and encumbrances but subject to ordinances and restrictions of record.

N. If all persons or entities designated as Owner do not accept this offer within the time specified, this offer will be deemed to have been rejected by all such persons or entities notwithstanding the acceptance by one or more of such persons or entities.

O. Included in the purchase price is payment in full for the acquisition of the following items now on the described property.

P. This offer, if accepted by Owner, shall constitute a binding contract.

Wisconsin Department of Transportation Allen Holmstrom Real Estate Supervisor Polk County Recycling Center LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Parcel 8 of Transportation Project Plat 1570-30-21-4.01 Amendment No. 1, recorded in Env. 319A, as Document Number 766232, recorded in Polk County, Wisconsin.

Property interests and rights of said Parcel 8 consist of: Fee Simple.

Temporary Limited easement.

Any interests or rights not listed above for said parcel but shown as required on said Transportation Project Plat are hereby incorporated herein by reference.

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POSITION AVAILABLE Notices The following part-time position is available in the Shell Lake School District:

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Position

0.5 FTE, with benefits, for the 2010-11 school year. This position will involve providing services in a variety of settings. DPI license 809 Early Childhood Special Education license is required. Multiple certifications are preferred.

Start Date: August 25, 2010.

Description: This is a 0.5 FTE elementary position with the School District of Shell Lake. Successful applicants will be child centered, flexible and show evidence of collaborative practice. Shell Lake School District is located 80 miles northwest of Eau Claire, WI. May include some summer hours.

To apply: Interested applicants must send the following: • Letter of application • Resume • Copy of current WI EC Special Education license(s) • Three letters of recommendation • Copy of official transcripts Successful applicant must pass a criminal background check, drug screen and required medical exam.

Application deadline: July 16, 2010.

Submit application materials to: Mr. Michael Werner, Elementary Principal School District of Shell Lake 271 Hwy. 63 S Shell Lake, WI 54871 514996 44-45r,L The Shell Lake School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability.

(June 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY The RiverBank, 304 Cascade Street P.O. Box 188 Osceola, Wisconsin 54020, Plaintiff, vs.

PTL, LLC 16205 280th Street Center City, Minnesota 55012, and Jerrold I. and Margaret A. Carlson 16205 280th Street Center City, Minnesota 55012 Defendants.

Case No.: 09-CV-228 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 Burnett County on January 12, 2010, in the total amount of $882,095.59 against PTL, LLC, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: July 27, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted).

The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten day 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 County Road K, Siren, Burnett County.

DESCRIPTION: Government Lot 1 of Section 13, Township 40 North, of Range 16 West, and that part of Government Lot 4 of Section 12, Township 40 North, of Range 16 West, lying Southerly and Easterly of the following described reference line: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 12-40-16, thence North 87 48; 57” East 2,582.94 feet to the South Quarter Section Corner of Section 12 with a Harrison Cast-iron Monument in position for this corner which is the point of beginning of the reference line, thence 17 16’ 56” East 287.03 feet to a 1 inch x 24 inch iron pipe monument, thence North 86 56’ 10” East 391.92 feet to a 1 inch x

30 inch iron pipe monument, thence continuing North 86 56’ 10” East approximately 43 feet to the water’s edge of Crooked Lake which is the termination point of said reference line; excepting therefrom Lot 1, Certified Survey Map No. 4191, recorded in Volume 22, Page 167 and 168 as Document NO. 389654, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Burnett County, Wisconsin. Said land being situated in Burnett County, Wisconsin.

Part of Tax key #020-4312-02 800, Part of Tax Key #0204313-01 100 PROPERTY ADDRESS: No property address listed.

DESCRIPTION: The W1/2 NE 1/4, and Government Lots 10 and 2, Section 19, Township 40 North, of Range 15 West, Burnett County, Wisconsin.

Tax Key #012-4219-01 200, #012-4219-01 300, #0124219-02 100, #012-4219-02 900 PROPERTY ADDRESS: No property address listed, Town of Jackson.

DESCRIPTION: Government Lot 2, Section 13, Township 40 North, of Range 16 West, Burnett County, Wisconsin.

Tax Key #020-4313-01 200 PROPERTY ADDRESS: No property address listed, Town of Oakland.

DESCRIPTION: Government Lot 3, Section 13, Township 40 North, of Range 16 West, Burnett County, Wisconsin.

Tax Key #020-4313-01 300, #020-4313-01 400.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: No property address listed, Town of Oakland.

DESCRIPTION: Government Lot 11, Section 18, Township 40 North, of Range 15 West, Burnett County, Wisconsin.

Tax Key #012-4218-01 800 PROPERTY ADDRESS: No property address listed, Town of Jackson.

DESCRIPTION: Government Lot 1, Section 7, Township 40 North, Range 15 West, Burnett County, Wisconsin. Tax Key #020-4207-09-400 PROPERTY ADDRESS: No property address listed, Town of Jackson.

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.

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(May 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY EQUITY BANK, Plaintiff, vs.

GREGORY S. SCHMIDT, KAY L. SCHMIDT a/k/a KAY S. SCHMIDT, BRADLEY C. KREHBIEL, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF BRADLEY C. KREHBIEL, and PRIME SECURITY BANK, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 09 CV 554 Case Code: 30404 (Foreclosure) By virtue of and pursuant to the Judgment entered in the above-entitled action on January 7, 2010, I will sell at public auction in the lobby of the main entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, on July 14, 2010, at 10:00 a.m., all of the following described mortgaged premises, to wit: That part of the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 20, Township 33 North, Range 18 West, described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section 20; thence on an assumed bearing along the North line of said Section 20, South 88˚38’40” West a distance of 450.65 feet to the point of beginning of the parcel to be described; thence South a distance of 1,015.40 feet to the center line of a Town Road (90th Avenue); thence, the following course being along said center line, North 86˚21’01” West a distance of 98.58 feet; thence North 82˚06’48” West a distance of 91.02 feet; thence North 75˚11’09” West a distance of 48.75 feet; thence North 66˚36’16” West a distance of 72.55 feet; thence North 62˚07’22” West a distance of 67.35 feet; thence North 59˚17’39” West a distance of 67.71 feet; thence, leaving the center line, North 879.36 feet to the North line of said Section; thence along last said North line, North 88˚38’40” East a distance of 420.12 feet to the point of beginning; Township of Osceola, Polk County, Wisconsin. Subject to the Town Road along the South line of the above described parcel.

TAX PARCEL NUMBER: 04200408-0000.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2213 90th Avenue, Osceola, WI 54020.

TERMS OF SALE: 1. This is a cash sale. A certified check or bank draft in the amount of 10 percent of the amount bid must accompany the bid, with the balance due upon confirmation of sale by the Court.

2. The sale is subject to all unpaid real estate taxes and special assessments.

3. Purchaser shall pay any Wisconsin real estate transfer fee.

4. The property is being sold on an “as is” basis without warranties or representations of any kind.

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

Dated this 14th day of May, 2010.

Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff Christopher M. Seelen Attorney for Plaintiff Ruder Ware, L.L.S.C. 402 Graham Avenue P.O. Box 187 Eau Claire, WI 54702-0187 Telephone: (715) 834-3425 Facsimile: (715) 834-9240 This is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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A moving performance

The Garms family, consisting of David and Kris Garms and seven of their eight children, make up the Great Adventure Gospel Band. The group was scheduled for a performance at Memory Lake Park, but rain caused them to relocate to the Faith Lutheran Church for their Grantsburg Music Festival Society gig. – Photos by Priscilla Bauer

by Priscilla Bauer Leader staff reporter GRANTSBURG - The music of the Great Adventure Gospel Band was literally a moving performance when rainy weather caused the group’s Music in the Park appearance in Grantsburg on June 12 to be moved to the Faith Lutheran Church.

David Garms played gospel music on his mother’s accordion during the Grantsburg Music Festival Society’s Music in the Park event on June 12. Garms joked with the audience saying he didn’t take polka requests generally associated with the instrument.

And while the rainy weather may have caused a change of venue, it didn’t dampen the spirits of those attending the Grantsburg Music Festival Society event.

The Garms family, consisting of David and Kris Garms and seven of their eight children, gave an uplifting performance presenting gospel music with their voices, instruments and message.

Six-year-old Caleb Garms showed he was quite the grown-up performer, singing several solos during his family’s June 12 appearance at Faith Lutheran Church in Grantsburg.

Portrait of a rock-hound

An accomplished musician at 8 years old, Jayme Garms readied her fiddle for a tune during her family’s performance at Faith Lutheran Church in Grantsburg on June 12.

Taylor Garms, the soprano in the Great Adventure Gospel Band, entertained the audience with her comments, expressions and talented performances on the mandolin, piano, fiddle, guitar and jaw harp at the group’s June 12 performance at Faith Lutheran Church in Grantsburg.

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Two seek title of Miss Balsam Lake

This portrait of rock-hound extraordinaire Vern Peterson was on display during a sale of rocks collected by Peterson over the years at his home this past weekend. The painting, created with tempera paints from a photograph, was done by Peterson’s wife Gwen’s niece, Brenda Everson from Almena. Both Peterson and his wife died during the past year. The painting will be on display at the upcoming rock show at Frederic High School scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, July 24 and 25. – Photo by Nancy Jappe

BALSAM LAKE — Coronation of the 2010 Miss Balsam Lake is the first event of the Balsam Lake Freedom Festival. The queen pageant will be held at Unity School Thursday, July 1, at 7:30 p.m.

Two young women are seeking the title, and below is the background information provided by each candidate.

Natasha Quaderer Natasha is the daughter of Shellie Breault and Frank Quaderer. She will be a junior at Unity Schools next Kaitlyn MacKinnon, left, and Natasha Quaderer are the 2010 year, and has been active in candidates for the title of Miss Balsam Lake. The queen pagFriends of Rachel, a school eant will be held at Unity School Thursday, July 1, at 7:30 p.m. club. Her hobbies include writing stories. Natasha also — Photos submitted sometimes likes to play bascheerleading for football, wrestling and ketball and tennis. basketball. Kaitlyn enjoys reading, spendKaitlyn MacKinnon ing time with family and friends, camping, Kaitlyn is the daughter of Kim and Cory swimming, listening to music and playing MacKinnon. She will be a junior at Unity tennis. — Mary Stirrat, with information subSchools next year. She is involved in ten- mitted by the candidates nis, S.A.D.D./F.A.C.T., band, drama, and

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Frederic restaurant now open after makeover

Aspen Leaf opened its doors up on Wednesday, June 9. The restaurant/bar is in the building that once housed Countryside Inn. The sign by Hwy. 35 still has Countryside Inn on top, with Aspen Leaf in letters underneath, but the sign is the only thing that remains the same. The bar which was once bright-red colors (above left), is now more neutral colors (above right). – Before pictures submitted and after pictures by Brenda Sommerfeld

What once was a space for a salad bar (above) is now more seating space (below). Doors were added to make a private party space. The restaurant is now serving a selection of food such as starters, wraps, salads, pasta, dinners, burgers, sandwiches, kids meals and desserts. They consider themselves a casual fine dining restaurant.

The Aspen Leaf restaurant of Frederic features casual fine dining and a bar and lunch menu Wednesday through Sunday weekly from 10:30 a.m. until 9 or 10 p.m. Pictured taking a customer's order are servers Marie Chenal (center) and Katie Rose (right). - Photo by Carl Heidel

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A water feature was installed to replace a fireplace. Partners Lynn Skoog, Ricki Rosty and Marlene Shimko say this is a nice eye-catcher as you first walk in the door.

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Paddling to St. Croix Falls … by way of Seattle TF native and National Geographic filmmaker will return home for preview of “Paddle to Seattle” prior to its showing on PBS Editor’s note: The following story is reprinted from Silent Sports magazine SEATTLE/ST. CROIX FALLS - When the executive director at St. Croix Festival Theatre received an out-of-the-blue e-mail from Washington, D.C.-based filmmaker J.J. Kelley at the end of April, little did she know that she’d be falling in love.

“Let me set this straight from the getgo,” says Danette Olsen, “I’m old enough to be J.J.’s mother, so it’s not THAT kind of falling in love. What I am in love with, however, is the spirit and sense of self that J.J. brings to his projects and that define his way of being. This young man has a wonderful sense of humor, a broad sense of what is possible, and an incredible sense of storytelling. What a fine, fine filmmaker he is.”

With that April e-mail message, Kelley (who works for National Geographic) pitched the idea of Festival Theatre, which is housed in a 1916 vaudeville era auditorium, hosting a screening of the film “Paddle to Seattle” prior to it being broadcast on PBS. Kelley grew up in Taylors Falls, Minn., just across the river from St. Croix Falls and he simply wanted to bring his film home and share it with his community of origin. Olsen reviewed the film’s online trailer, took note of the growing list of awards the film has been receiving, and requested a look at the full documentary.

In a matter of days she was completely on board with showcasing the film, along with Kelley’s first film, “Pedal to the Midnight Sun,” within a two-day event in St. Croix Falls on July 20 and 21.

So, what exactly was it that charmed Olsen so much that she made a space in her terribly busy summer of productions at Festival Theatre?

First, she is a paddler who loves hiking and biking all around her Polk County

Celebrating Seattle.

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The Pacific Northwest provided awe-inspiring scenery for Josh Thomas and J.J. Kelley, a Taylors Falls native, as they paddled their way through the 1,300-mile Inside Passage from Seward, Alaska, to Seattle, Wash. Special screenings of their film, “Paddle to Seattle” will take place at Festival Theatre in St. Croix Falls, July 20 and 21, prior to its being shown on PBS. Special photos home.

But, most of all, as she experienced the story of two young men who built their own wooden kayaks and paddled alone for 97 days through the 1,300-mile Inside Passage from Seward, Alaska, to Seattle, Wash., Olsen was captivated by the J.J. Kelley and Josh Thomas story as well as the way they chose to tell that story.

Rain pelted them for weeks without rest. They had surreal, mind-bending encounters with unexpected marine life.

The duo faced hardships that accompany a lifestyle predominantly removed from civilization. Through the entire adventure, these friends documented the project which resulted in a stunning display of the awe-inspiring landscape that is the Pacific Northwest. Taken from the perspective of an ancient craft, the film speaks to the beauty of people-power traversing a great distance. The film is interjected with moments of humor that act as a shining credit to the lighthearted spirit of the young adventurers, Olsen noted.

Kelley and Thomas are no newbies to big expeditions. They have completed three independent 1,000-mile-plus adventures. The rules have always been simple:

Josh Thomas and J.J. Kelley build their own wooden kayaks for their adventures on the water. The adventurous filmmakers have won more than a dozen film awards.

Get there however you can and no motors allowed. Hiking, biking, and kayaking are preferred modes of travel. The two met on a 2,200-mile trek across the Appalachian Range and have since branded a unique style of adventure media: producing film memoirs that take audiences along on cross-continent adventures.

Their freshman film “Pedal to the Midnight Sun” aired in August 2008, nationwide on PBS via National Geographic’s Wild Chronicles.

“Paddle to Seattle” represents the first time a kayak journey of the Inside Passage has been brought to the screen. The adventure film is an independent project from Kelley and Thomas’ production company, Dudes on Media.

Kelley’s first adventures were in Polk County and Chisago County, Minn.

When asked how his formative sense of adventure developed, Kelley said, “When I was a boy my mom, Michele, worked at the Taylors Falls Interstate Park. Her admiration for the outdoors fueled my early sense of adventure. My mom is an incred-

ible woman and it was just her raising my sister and me. This often meant that we had to pitch in taking care of ourselves when she was at the park.”

Kelley said as a teen he would load a bottle of water and a sandwich in his backpack and trek into the woods behind his house.

“The first time I ventured out into what was unknown, I boldly aimed in the direction I thought would lead me to my mom at work in Interstate Park,” he said. “It was total bushwhacking, no trail. There was so much to fascinate me, so many smells and colors. For a boy who spent the first half of his life playing video games this experience was eye-opening, truly wow-filled moments. I remember dropping down the bluffs into the valley to find my mom.”

Kelley said he would walk from the camping park to the pothole park.

“I loved connecting dots,” he said.

“Here we have this area with so many wonderful outdoors areas and I absolutely loved the idea of being able to walk, paddle, and bike from one to the next. After school I used to ask my mom to drive me out of town only to see if I could connect trails and orienteer my way home; one of my favorites was walking home from Centuria on the rails to trails path then mixing and matching my way through St. Croix Falls across the bridge, up the bluffs, and home. My goal was to try to stay off as many roads as I could.”

Kelley will come home again in July to share his film “Paddle to Seattle” on July 20-21, dates that coincide with the St. Croix River Association’s annual River Awareness and Cleanup week. During his visit, he will share information about this next adventure: India and the Ganges.

For more information regarding the silent sports trails and activities available in Northwest Wisconsin – including the Ice Age Trail – go to the Polk County Information Center Web site, polkcounty tourism.com.

For tickets to see the film “Paddle to Seattle” go to festivaltheatre.org or call 715-483-3387. To check out these awesome Dudes on Media and their film go to paddletoseattle.com.

Thomas and Kelley and a double rainbow over Seattle.

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Dairy Breakfast

2010

Julie Dalsveen, member of the Siren Ag Association, offered another helping of pancakes to this family during the dairy breakfast Saturday, June 19.

Jenna Miller, Siren, said she “just captured” the little black and white baby goat she was cuddling during this past Saturday’s Dairy Breakfast at the Coyour farm.

Miller’s 4-year-old son, Gavin, was watching.

Visitors to the Burnett County Dairy Breakfast at the Coyour farm Saturday, June 19, were given wagon rides to and from the parking area. – Photos by Nancy Jappe

Nicole Dahlsveen is shown combing Pancho the Alpaca, an animal owned

by Nicole’s aunt, Jill Glover, during the dairy breakfast this past Saturday.

Jeanne Taczala, Siren, handled the silent-auction table during the dairy breakfast. The money made from the silent-auction items goes into scholarships given out each year by the Siren Ag Association, sponsor of the breakfast for the past 26 years.

Holding/watching baby rabbits from the petting zoo at the dairy breakfast were Liz and Cassie Carls, Spooner; and Jannah and Brianne Williams, Shell Lake.

Nick Lundquist, Frederic, and his daughters, Rosalyn and Clara, stopped to visit the cows being milked by Seth Olson and Tyler Moore on the Coyour farm, site of this year’s Burnett County Dairy Breakfast. The girls were carrying tablets and pencils which they received at the breakfast.

Leah Kaefer took her chance at spinning the wheel for prizes during the dairy breakfast. A sign near the wheel proclaimed that “everyone is a winner.” One of Leah’s prizes was a certificate for a treat at the Dairy Queen in Siren.

Two guys are out hunting deer. The first guy says, “Did you see that?” The sec- Joe Roberts ond guy says, “No.” “A bald eagle just flew overhead.” “Oh.” A couple of minutes later, the first guy says, “Did you see that?” “No.” “There was a black bear walking on that hill over there.” “Oh.” A few minutes later the first guy says, “Did you see that?” The second guy, getting aggravated, says, “Yes, I did!” The first guy then says, “Then why did you step in it?”

••• Resolving to surprise her husband, an executive’s wife stopped by his office.

When she opened the door, she found him with his secretary sitting in his lap.

Without hesitating, he dictated, “...and in conclusion, gentlemen, budget cuts or no budget cuts, I cannot continue to operate this office with just one chair.”

••• What’s the difference between a good lawyer and a great lawyer?

A good lawyer knows the law. A great lawyer knows the judge.

••• A big game hunter went on safari with his wife and mother-in-law.

One morning, while deep in the forest, the wife awoke to find her mother gone.

Rushing to her husband, she insisted on them both trying to find her mother.

The hunter picked up his rifle, took a swig of whiskey, and started to look for her.

In a clearing not far from the camp, they came upon a chilling sight: The mother-in-law was backed up against a big rock, and a large lion stood right in front of her.

The wife cried, “What are we going to do?”

“Nothing,” said the hunter husband. “The lion got himself into this mess, let him get himself out of it.”

••• Steve, Bob and Jeff are working on a very high scaffolding one day when suddenly, Steve falls off and is killed instantly.

After the ambulance leaves with Steve’s body, Bob and Jeff realize that one of them is going to have to tell Steve’s wife.

Bob says he’s good at this sort of sensitive stuff, so he volunteers to do the job.

After two hours he returns, carrying a six-pack of beer.

“So did you tell her?” asks Jeff.

“Yep,” replied Bob. “Say, where did you get the six-pack?”

Bob informs Jeff, “She gave it to me!”

“What??” exclaims Jeff, “You just told her her husband died and she gave you a six-pack??”

“Sure,” Bob says.

“Why?” asks Jeff.

“Well,” Bob continues, “when she answered the door, I asked her, ‘are you Steve’s widow?'” “'Widow?,' she said, 'no, no, you’re mistaken, I’m not a widow!'

So I said: “I’ll bet you a six-pack you are!'"

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They say that blessings come in disguise. If so, my blessings are poorly disguised. They show up wearing false noses and funny eyeglasses and are easily recognizable unless I am being Carrie Classon completely thick-headed—and it is remarkable how often I am.

It is embarrassing to admit, but there is something about good fortune that makes me crabby.

I was stomping through the woods the other evening, trying to figure out what could possibly have put me in a foul mood. I had been crabby without cause, worried without reason. At that moment, the fact that my life was less settled than it used to be completely overshadowed the fact that it was also much happier.

Almost everyone manages to handle bad news, even very bad news, with remarkable resilience and strength. Every day I hear of someone who has overcome tragedy, a dreadful illness, a setback, or disappointment in their life and found new meaning and purpose as a direct result of their terrible experience.

Having this terrible experience seems to provide us with internal resources we never suspected we had.

It is amazing how well most of us handle the certainty of misfortune. Somehow, it is almost harder to live with the unknown.

Right now, I have a lot of uncertainty in my life— and all of it is good. Falling in love in my 40s is euphoric and unsettling. Deciding what I want to be when I grow up—at an age when I thought I would be putting the finishing touches on my retirement portfolio—is liberating and vertigo-inducing. Reacclimating to a life of friends and family in the U.S. after living abroad is soothing and disorienting. As the list of blessings grows, so does my unease.

I watch these poorly disguised blessings line up at my doorstep in false moustaches, and I end up

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spending a ridiculous amount of time feeling guilty for not being adequately grateful.

I do not know what will happen next in my life. I don’t know what it means to recreate a life when nearing 50 years old.

Whereas I used to see my fictitious future in three-dimensional clarity, now it is like straining to see through the fog.

I try to deal with my foggy future by imagining that the uncertainties that lie ahead are unopened presents from the divine, neatly wrapped, waiting for the right time to appear in my life. But sometimes I nearly go crazy with the desire to break into my presents and rip the wrapping paper off.

Except that I can’t. And eventually I realize (after I calm down, walk my dog, take a few deep breaths) that even if I could demand to know the future, it would be very rude.

My life is filled with an embarrassment of riches. I am rich in friends, rich in love, rich in hope. I have good health and new garden. I have a loving family and have learned to bake bread. The gift of the future is unknown—and that is its strength and its value.

The fact that I do not know what the future holds is the reason I try to remember to live each day—starting with this one—in a way that honors the uncertain time I’ve been given.

Today, that means tending my garden, walking in the woods with my dog Milo, dancing in the kitchen, listening to Lucy purr and the wind in the pine trees outside my bedroom window.

The future will be here tomorrow with more surprises, a few disappointments, and more blessings in disguise.

Till next time, —Carrie

Balsam Lake Freedom Festival July 1- 4

BALSAM LAKE — Celebrate Independence Day in Balsam Lake at the annual Freedom Festival July 1 – 4.

The celebration begins Thursday evening with the queen pageant at Unity Schools, starting at 7:30 p.m., followed by Rowdy Cowgirl Night at Top Spot from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., featuring DJ Jared.

Friday events include a garage sale at Our Lady of the Lakes Church from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (continuing Saturday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.), and a farmers market at Balsam Lake Market and Deli from 3 – 5:30 p.m. There will be live music at Indianhead Supper Club beginning at 5 p.m., karaoke at Thirsty Otter, a DJ at Top Spot and a band at Angler’s Inn. The softball tournament at Pine Park will begin at 6 p.m. Friday night and continue all day Saturday, ending sometime Sunday.

A full schedule of events is lined up for Saturday, starting with a 5K walk/run and a white elephant sale at Faith Lutheran Church. The craft fair on Main Street will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., as will the root-beer floats and ice cream at the museum. The library will host its annual book sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the Book

Nook will have a sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. United Methodist Church will be holding its pie and ice-cream social from 1 to 4 p.m.

The boat parade will be Saturday at 3 p.m., followed by the fire department invitational water fight on Main Street.

There will be a karaoke idol contest on Main Street from 5 to 7 p.m., followed by Midnight City Vibe Band.

More live music can be found from the evening into the wee hours at local establishments, along with minnow races at Thirsty Otter.

Highlights on Sunday include a car show on Main Street from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., root-beer floats and ice cream at the museum, and a book sale at Book Nook.

Wrapping up the weekend are a mystery race on Main Street at 1 p.m., the queen’s tea at 1:30 p.m., and the grand parade at 2 p.m. Turtle races and kids activities will be held in the bank parking lot following the parade.

Finally, don’t miss the canoe races at 5 p.m., and the fireworks at dusk. — Mary Stirrat

Crex Meadows Nature Photography Contest GRANTSBURG – Crex Meadows Wildlife Area is hosting their third-annual nature photography contest. The deadline for photos to arrive at Crex Meadows for judging is July 23. This contest is for amateur photographers and the entries should have been taken at Crex Meadows, Fish Lake, Amsterdam Sloughs or Danbury Wildlife Area or the immediate surrounding area.

There will be six main categories: Birds, Insects, Other Wildlife, Flora (flowers, ferns, trees, etc), Landscapes, Silhouettes and Artistic. There is no fee for the Artistic cat-

My way

Cold Turkey

It is seldom that I keep anything really important from my wife. But I did last Friday. It was during the noon hour and I had a short break John W. Ingalls from work so I decided to make some social rounds on Main Street in Webster. First the post office, then the hardware store, the pharmacy and finally I ended my wandering in the used-book store. Bonnie and Chris are some of the nicest and most friendly people to ever sell you a book. We chatted about the usual stuff, work, weather and eventually settled on a topic we all struggle with – how to get your own way with people.

Since we were discussing the topic, I asked if she had a book with ideas on how to negotiate. On the book counter directly in front of us lay a book with the very topic we were discussing, “How to Get Your Own Way.” I figured that Bonnie had read the book because when I asked about it, she just gave it to me. I must have been very persuasive or she just felt sorry for me.

Armed with a source of powerful knowledge, I finally dreamed of getting the upper hand in life. But in order to do so I would need to keep this a secret from my wife. If this information ever became known to her, I would be finished. I was soon to be empowered, getting my own way in everything without so much as a question or comment to the contrary.

egory, and an entry fee of $2 per photo for the first six categories. One photo per category may be submitted by each photographer. The top photos in each category will be mounted onto a plaque, under glass, and displayed for a few months at the visitor center and then given to the winning photographers.

The top two in the first six categories will be used in the 2011 Crex Meadows calendar, and the winning photo in the Artistic category will be used for the cover of the calendar. Each winning photographer will receive a copy

of the calendar. Complete rules and submission forms can be found at www.crexmeadows.org, or you can stop by the visitor center at 102 East Crex Ave. in Grantsburg for a brochure. The photos will be on display for public judging from July 30 – Aug. 7, and the winners will be announced on Aug. 7, at the Crex Meadows nature photography seminar (see Web site for more information about the seminar). – submitted

The first chapter to catch my attention was “12 Minutes a Day to Get Your Own Way in Your Marriage.” This was great. If I invested an extra four or five minutes a day she would be putty MD in my hands. The chapter explained that you didn’t even have to invest the entire 12 minutes at one time, in fact three minutes when you first wake up, three minutes just as you leave for the day, three minutes when you come home and three minutes at bedtime and the world would be yours. The book seemed to imply that by following this recipe for success you would soon be captain of your own ship.

The next morning when my alarm rang I enthusiastically tried to engage her in conversation. She grabbed the pillow and pulled it over her head. The first three minutes didn’t go so well. When I was leaving for work she hadn’t had her coffee yet so the next three minutes didn’t go so well either. When I came home from work I was tired and didn’t want to talk. So much for getting your own way in 12 minutes a day. While making an effort I could only scratch out three to five minutes at best. Investing 12 minutes a day into your marriage was going to be a lot harder than I expected.

I decided to just move into the next chapter “The Art of the Persuasive Argument.” I could be good at arguing but not always good at persuading. Putting it all to-

gether would surely solve my problems. Girded with confidence I attempted my first persuasive argument.

“I want a new boat.”

“Why? What’s wrong with the one you have now?”

“Well, can I have a new fishing rod?”

“No. You have 27 of them now.”

“Well how about an extra piece of cake for dessert?”

“Remember, your own doctor said you need to watch your cholesterol level.”

“Well, it’s Friday night, do you want to … ah … you know …”

“When you get done cleaning up the dishes, vacuuming the floor, taking out the garbage and feeding the dog, we’ll see.”

I rushed through my chores, only chipping two plates in the process. I cleaned the house with fervor, dusting and sweeping in every corner. The dog was taken outside on a brisk walk and given an extra portion of food for being cooperative. When the chores were completed I readied myself for bed. A bit of extra scrubbing and grooming was sure to help. I could tell that persuasive arguing was my strong point.

As I entered the bedroom, I shuddered in despair.

My dear wife was asleep with a half smile still present on her face. In her hand was my new book, “How to Get Your Own Way.” She was three chapters ahead of me.

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Go west old man

by Russ Hanson Margo is away for a few weeks finishing her father’s move from the farmhouse to a condo in West Bend. I offered to help, but she says that it works better with just her and her brother, commenting something about bulls in china shops.

With her away, I am on my own planning our August trip to house-sit for Cousin Sally in Seattle. Sally plans to be gone Aug. 11-21, so we will have 10 days on our own to explore the area. We need to get there about the 7th to have some time to visit and get our duties worked out. As we are driving, that means we probably will leave about the beginning of August so we can make it a sight-seeing trip too.

I think we will try going through Canada on the way out. We likely will drive through Minnesota aiming for Winnipeg. Winnipeg is supposed to be an interesting city, maybe worth a day or two of exploring. It has another attraction for me.

Back when I was a college student at River Falls in the 1960s, I had a girlfriend from the Twin Cities, a fellow student at River Falls. This was a few years before I met Margo. We were in freshman calculus class each day, just before lunch. We got in the habit of walking from class to the dining hall and eating lunch together.

We became good friends.

Anne was an attractive, bright young woman. She was, like me, sort of an intellectual type – liked to talk about what made the world tick. We dated some, and spent many hours each week talking.

I was determined to go to graduate school in physics and determined to remain single to make that easier to accomplish – so I really didn’t allow myself to think about getting married. Anne did want to get married and have a family right after college. Then I won the Vietnam draft lottery (No. 44) and the next couple of years after graduation were predeterminined as far as I knew (another long story). We drifted apart our senior year as we planned different futures.

Anne ended up marrying Brian, a high school boyfriend, after college. After getting married, he took a job in Winnipeg as a social worker and she became a schoolteacher at an elementary school. I searched them out on the Internet, but haven’t contacted or seen them since the 1960s.

Well, since we are headed that way, I plan to e-mail Anne and Brian and see if we can stop and visit. Not only could it be good for a free night’s lodging, it should be interesting to see if I have any second thoughts about my decisions 40some years ago. I imagine Margo will think it is fun to see one of my old girlfriends too, although I haven’t asked her yet.

I was trying to remember a little about Annie, as I called her. I remember she had a whole houseful of sisters and one younger brother. I visited the family for dinner when all six of her sisters were home; all very pretty, ages from 16 – 23, with Annie 20 then. They cleaned up and washed dishes singing together in the kitchen—amazingly lovely voices and tight harmony.

Her dad was an engineer so we talked physics and got along wonderfully. Then the girls wanted me to join them in a game of Twister. You spread a large plastic game board on the floor and had to touch an ever-increasing number of points on the plastic while gradually getting intertwined with other players, each spin creating ever more intimate contact, probably leading to pregnancy in unchaperoned games. It was just me and the six girls with their father and mother watching. Sadly, I was so nervous with

River Road

Ramblings Collected by Russ Hanson

The original Luck Co-op Creamery started in 1885 will be the topic of the Luck Historical Society Meeting, Thursday 7 p.m., June 24. Eiler Ravnholt will show pictures and tell about his Aunt Hannah, the first butter maker at the first co-op in the area. Free! – Photo submitted the parents there that I barely enjoyed it at all. Annie rated the visit as a success, as her parents liked me. I suggested she invite me back when only her sisters were there, but it didn’t happen.

If I hadn’t been so determined to stay away from foreign entanglements that might get in the way of graduate school, I think I would have had a chance with her. Luckily, a few years later I met Margo and all thoughts and second thoughts of old girlfriends, including Susan, Sandy, Mary, Joan, Annie and Florence, were totally and completely gone forever!

To get ready for traveling in Canada, we have pulled out our passports – good for a couple more years. I got DVDs for all the old “Red Green” TV episodes and am listening to them until I get the language down. I am also brushing up my metric measures where everything is in multiples of 10: you buy gasoline, booze, and milk by the liter; your dollars are “loonies,” right now worth about the same as a U.S. dollar; distances are in kilometers; and speed limits are kph (killed pheasants per hour). I am having a tough time finding a metric watch and a metric compass—may have to wait until I get there to buy them. I am already practicing on the hilly backroads around home driving on the wrong side of the road and signaling the opposite way on turns, how they do it in those countries who worship the queen of England.

We don’t have relatives or other old friends in Canada along the way, so will bring our tent and camp out to keep costs under control. We meet a lot of Canadians camping in the south during January.

For socialists, they seem like pretty nice folks.

Normally I take along a few dozen bottles of maple syrup to give to the cousins and fellow campers we meet along the way. Since Canada is by far the largest producer of maple syrup—vastly more than the U.S., I don’t suppose it will be much of a gift for Canadians. I think I might take along some Wisconsin cheese.

We like the varieties at Burnett Dairy Coop and although brother Marv retired after a quarter century working there, and Dad stopped sending milk in 1985, we still have a nephew working there so can claim some family connection with the cheese. I brought some last time and Sally really liked it. Out there everything is California cheese—you know the kind that costs $15 a pound and, Hollywood style, only acts like it is cheese.

I checked and our auto insurance is good in Canada. “Just be sure and follow the local driving rules that are often different than in the U.S.,” said my agent. I asked our health insurance company if we would be covered in Canada and was told “No, in Canada health care is free, so our insurance won’t cover you. Good luck in getting care where medical treatment is a right rather than a privilege.”

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Cousin Sally is actually my third cousin, once removed (means my greatgrandfather and her grandfather were brothers). When I was 50 years old, I went to a genealogy revival meeting and was converted right there when the speaker said “Find your distant cousins; cultivate them by sending extensive Christmas newsletters and invite them to your weddings, graduations and funerals and they will be obligated to let you come for a visit! Think of it – free lodging all over the world if you are diligent!”

It has worked for us, including this third trip to Seattle, two free weeks in Sweden, a week in Oregon, several days in Western New York with cousins still waiting for us in Florida, Wyoming, California, Norway and elsewhere! Of course we are obligated to invite them back to come to the windswept prairies of Minnesota and stay to watch the corn grow—for some reason not very attractive to most of them.

Cousins like to hear family-history details, things like “you are a first cousin six times removed to John Hancock, signer of the Constitution.” It makes them eager to buy four $50 copies in advance of the soon-to-be-written “Hanson Family Genealogy” subtitled “Tracing Our Roots from Adam and Eve Hansson through Noah Hansson, to the Present.” I bet that most of you didn’t even know Adam and Noah’s last names!

Cousin Roy and Cousin Judy also live in the Seattle area and each are good for a few free meals during the week. Margo and I were great friends with their mother (now deceased) so they feel obligated to treat us nicely. Judy is an amazingly creative quilter with more equipment and fabrics in her large workshop than most stores. Roy is a Genealogy Convert too.

We like to travel on the old U.S. highways that still have character rather than the freeways. The roads in the U.S. going east and west start with U.S. Hwy. 2 crossing the far north route east to west.

Last year we took it west and U.S. Hwy. 12 back. If a road east and west were at the U.S. border, it would have been called Hwy 0 (odd numbered go north and south). I haven’t checked the map yet, but I would guess that roads east and west in Canada are probably in the negatives, i.e Hwy -2 just across the border.

Converting -2 into metric by multiplying it by 2.54 and adding 32 roads/country and inverting the sign (Centigrade up there) makes it Hwy 36 metric. Even now in my older years, that I can do this kind of math in my head, I credit Mrs. Clara Sorenson.

I was always great at mental math tests in Mrs. Sorenson’s seventh- and eighthgrade Cushing School classes, and have

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never lost the touch. She would rattle off “12 times 3 subtract 6 divide by 5 add 9 take the third root, square the divisor convert it to base 12 and add the channel number where Bob Ryan does the news equals.” Only George could do it faster than me and that was because he was left-handed (left-handers can count on their fingers on the left hand just as fast as their right hand, where we right-handers never get good counting on the left side).

Going through Canada includes the Great Plains followed by the Canadian Rockies and then down to Vancouver and across the border back to Washington state and on to Seattle. August is the time for wild blackberries ripening on the West Coast. It is well worth the trip out there just to get to eat all the huge blackberries you can pick—all free and growing all over.

On the way back, I think we will go farther south and cross through Kansas.

Great Grandpa Hanson went west, headed to California, back in the fall of 1885-1886 with covered wagons (Grandpa was a toddler and barely remembered it). They wintered in Sweet Home, Kansas, on one of the wagon routes west. I have been gathering information on the route and the location and the terrible winter of 1885-1886 in Kansas and Nebraska, where one blizzard followed the next, and the family came close to starvation.

They rented a house and barn for the winter and bought a large prairie haystack and managed to winter the horses and cows through and twist and burn hay for fuel. Sadly, they ran short of human food and like the Donner party farther west, had to draw straws to take a turn at the dinner table. It was a large family, so it was just a temporary setback, but by spring, the demoralized survivors voted to return to Wisconsin where they have thrived ever since, still getting touched by wanderlust now and then.

••• Stop by the Eureka Farmers Market Fridays 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. and buy some of that increasingly famous Aunt Jemargo’s Pure Maple Syrup. Remember to stock up before August, or you will have to wait until we get back from vacation.

The garden is thriving. Mom has been eating ripe peas for two weeks from her March planting. The watermelons in the sand garden finally sprouted and the vines are growing so quickly that when a cutworm bites into the stem, it gets dragged along on its belly so fast it wears a hole in it.

See you at the 72nd-annual Sterling Old Settlers Picnic, the Sunday after Father’s Day, noon potluck and program at the Cushing Community Center. Started in 1939, the picnic is free and open to those interested in local history, good food, and a lot of visiting. While you are there, please renew your membership in the Sterling Eureka and Laketown Historical Society and tour the upstairs museum (bring those local artifacts to add too!).

Stop by the Luck Museum tonight (Thursday 7 p.m.) to see pictures and hear about the first co-op creamery in Northwest Wisconsin. Eiler Ravnholt will tell us about his grandmother, Hannah, the first butter maker in the first creamery. Free, cookies, coffee, and demos and sampling of homemade butter and ice cream!

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A good week My youngest son shopped for me during Frederic

Family Days. I deliberately stayed away from the book sale at the Frederic Library as I looked around our house and we have a surplus of books.

My son knows me too well! He stopped at the library and came home with books he knew I’d like, including “This is Wisconsin” by Bob Gard, “The Making of the African Queen” by Katherine Hepburn, “One Writer’s Beginnings” by Eudora Welty, and “When I Am An Old Woman, I Shall Wear Purple" (a collection of prose and poetry).

My husband, Ken and I both took classes from Bob Gard and knew him well. We both enjoyed the “African Queen” film. (They are still showing it on TV from time to time). I admire writer, Welty, and it’s true what they say about wearing purple.

About 15-20 years ago, I was shopping in a local grocery store, and wearing a purple coat with lavendar cuffs. Another shopper said, “That coat looks nice on you. Purple is a good color for older people.” Her remark surprised me as I thought it was a bit personal, so I said a weak “thank you.” I suppose purple looks good with gray hair although I tell everyone.

I’m a platinum blonde these day. A good friend assures, “Some women would do anything for hair that color,” and I simply say, “Oh?” Actually it started to turn silver in my 30s.

My son brought home books on rocks and rabbits, too. We have many interests in this family.

June’s book Last Thursday our morning class for book discussion took place at the Frederic Library. We read one book a month and get together to talk about it.

June’s book selection was “The Mermaid Chair” by Sue Monk Kidd (2005). It was set on one of these little islands off South Carolina with mystique, folklore, a little superstition. Sometimes we read favorite lines aloud.

Reading a book is fun but talking about it with others is great fun, too. We all bring our personal background, and perhaps our personal prejudices, to bear on a book.

The selection of books introduces us to books we might not otherwise read. That is good for us, often an eye-opener.

We are grateful for a meeting place around a table and for coffee and treats already waiting for us. A very pleasant hour sharing viewpoints. There is room for more participants. See notices in library column every month in The Inter-County Leader. Through interlibrary loan, the Frederic Library borrows copies of a particular book from other area libraries. (Yes, even large print). It is a very good activity.

So is eating pronto pups at the local grocery store!

Memo to Rodg Meyer, St. Croix Falls: What a coincidence that you once lived in Lake Geneva and taught school there. And you have walked the cemetery there, too.

My grandmother lived on the street leading to the cemetery, and Blackwood Greenhouse was once in business on that same street.

One of my cousins was mayor of Lake Geneva for many years as he was into politics. Another cousin was a bartender at the Gargoyle as he was very out-

Behind the

Signpost Bernice Abrahamzon going and great fun.

I write about so many places readers cannot relate to, so it is a surprise and treat to see who has been there.

Good for you, establishing and maintaining all those bluebird houses. That’s a story, too.

And who would have thought those dear little male wrens could be so destructive.

You are right! We are contemporaries, although I am older and more so.

Thank you for writing, Bernice

Precious old letters I have saved letters from college friends, also my twin bridesmaids, Dorothy Aphrodite Syriopoulos and Theresa Syriopoulos (she has no middle name which seems an oversight but her mother had enough to think about with four little girls in the family). Yes, I have saved them since 1943.

They are beautifully written with real fountain pens using different colors of real ink depending on the seasons. Sometimes I part with one or two letters and send them to other college friends. What an overwhelming collection!

I cherish these handwritten letters spanning decades of our lives.

If I had a fireplace I would sit beside it on a winter day, read each letter and ceremoniously relinquish it to a blazing fire.

I can’t save everything forever, much as I’d like. I am reading books and giving them away, so I’m improving.

Old letters and good books are like faithful friends!

How do we measure summer?

The lupine are already over. Lilacs were touched by frost, but spirea was spectacular.

Summer is one long procession of wildflowers and also cultivated plants and bushes.

Slow down, summer! You don’t have to be in a hurry to reach fall and ultimately winter. Winter claims more than its share of months.

Hope Of all the forces that make for a better world, none is so powerful as hope. With hope, one can think, one can work, one can dream. If you have hope, you have everything.

Until next week, Bernice

Last call for Saturday auditions ST. CROIX FALLS - There is still time to register for the Saturday, June 26, auditions at Festival Theatre where actors are being cast for two plays: “All Shook Up” and “Happy & The River.” The morning will be devoted to youth ages 12-18, while the afternoon is for adults. Audition registration is required in advance.

“All Shook Up” will be directed by Bill Perron and is the first musical in Festival’s Youth & Family Theatre project, which began in 2008. Middle school and high school aged youths who would like an experience in music theater are encouraged to audition and the process will include specific audition activities in acting, singing and movement. “All Shook Up” will have a rigorous rehearsal schedule in late July through August, with the play on stage Sept. 2-12. It uses the music of Elvis Presley to help tell the story of a small-town girl with big dreams who just happens to fall in love with a biker.

“Happy & The River” is an original play that has been developed to celebrate the life and legacy of Sen. Gaylord Nelson, founder of Earth Day and champion of protecting the rivers and waters in Wisconsin. The High school youths needed for Festival Theatre production of “All Shook play will be directed by Steve O’Toole and Up.” – Photo submitted requires a fairly large cast with a wide age range. “Happy & The River” will rehearse in August and early September and, at this time, is scheduled to perform in St. Croix can be received by sending an e-mail request to Falls in mid-September followed by Wisconsin perform- boxoffice@festivaltheatre.org or by phone at 715-483ances on tour in Ashland and Madison.

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Do you remember?

Compiled by Bernice Abrahamzon

50 Years Ago Specials at Route’s, Frederic, included Oscar Mayer wieners at 2 lbs. at 89¢, lard at 4 lbs. at 59¢, Folgers coffee at 2 lbs. for $1.29, and lemons at 12 for 39¢.-Specials at the Clover Farm Store, Frederic, included lemons at 6 for 19¢, lettuce at 19¢, sirloin steak, T-bone steak, club steak and round steak all at 79¢/lb.-The Frederic Dairy Queen offered a free space toy with every 25¢, a float or freeze for 25¢.Four Siren teachers planned to retire at the end of present year including Mrs. Pearle Rackman, Mrs. Florence Trentor, Miss Julia Riedner and Ellen Bly.Polio immunization clinic was set for Siren School District on June 2.-The Siren Telephone Co. made application for a dial system.-Achievement Day for Burnett County Homemakers was June 1.-Cars collided Sunday near Pearson’s Store on Hwy. 70.-A new post office building will be erected in Siren.There were 20 seniors who received diplomas at Siren commencement.-Obituaries included Emil Johnson, Minnie Hamilton and Gustav Wegner.Askov Pontoon Agency, Luck, advertised pontoon boats for $495.-Stoppe Inn opened Memorial weekend until 3 or 4 a.m.

40 Years Ago Ray’s Firestone Car Wash in Frederic was open south of town on Hwy. 35 at a cost of $1.50 for wash and wax.-A July dance was set at Pearson’s Trading Post with music by Jack and Dennis.-Wright’s TV Shop would open in July at Siren with grand opening set for Aug. 1.-The film “Jenny” was playing at the D’Lux Theatre, Luck, with Marlo Thomas and Alan Alda.-Jensen Furniture, Luck, was having an Expansion Sale.-Link Bros. Motors, Rice Lake, had a midsummer Honda sale.-The Frederic District considered referendum on school elections.-Snowmobile races were set for Sunday, July 26, at the Crooked Mile Snowmobile Track, Siren, with stock class and modified class.-The Miss Siren area crown went to Joyce Jackson.-Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hunter observed their golden wedding anniversary at the parish hall, St. John’s, Webster.–Specials at the Frederic Co-op Supermarket included Banquet meat pies at 5 for 95¢, celery at 19¢/stalk, Thompson seedless grapes at 39¢/lb., and turkeys at 45¢/lb.-Specials at Route’s, Frederic, included ground beef at 59¢/lb., tender-bite steaks at 79¢/lb., Hormel’s wieners at 63¢/lb., and oleo at four 1-lb. pkgs. at $1.-Polk County Fair was adding a tractor pulling contest.-A dance was held every Saturday night at Log Gables, Webster.

20 Years Ago Polk Public Health provided vaccinations for measles.-A puppet show was coming to the Auditorium Theatre, St. Croix Falls.-Volunteers were needed for Project Safe Place.-Alex and Edna Martin were selected as Frederic Citizens of the Year.-The Polk County Social Services building came in slightly over budget according to an article written by reporter Nancy Wardell.-A Mother’s Day brunch was served at the 300 Club Café, Frederic.-There was still concern over musky spearing.-County sales tax brings added revenue.-Tips were given to protect residents from indoor air pollution.-The Siren School Board and teachers reached a two-year agreement.Lac Courte Oreilles band will cut timber from McKenzie Creek area.-There was a possible litigation involving the battered women’s shelter on Milltown Village agenda.-An anonymous tip led to recovery of $50,000 worth of stolen goods.-Little Miss Frederic candidates were sought.-The Frederic Village approved a loan for hospital operation.-Polk County chose Centuria site for recycling center.-Dennis Anderson was named head boys basketball coach at Unity.-A land information office was planned for Polk County.-Ruth Bunker Christiansen wrote Golden Oaks Folks column.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Lewis

653-4281 The morning book club met last Thursday morning at the Frederic Library to discuss “The Mermaid Chair.” Only four participants there but a good discussion nevertheless.

A book and bake sale were held Friday and Saturday morning at the Frederic Library. Good response.

You could eat all over town during Frederic Family Days, whatever your pleasure, and diners went from place to place to enjoy good food well prepared.

The sun finally came out to shine on all the planned activities.

The celebration is a lot of work but worth the effort to celebrate a town or village.

Hope you read the stories on a special page of last week’s Leader on the subject “A Place Apart.”

Nice to see them in print.

LeRoy Jones remains a patient at the hospital in Grantsburg, recovering from surgery on his broken hip. Son, Kevin Jones, has been driving his mother over to see LeRoy, and they’ve had a good opportunity to visit with him. Thank goodness, there was no rain at Coyours on the day of the dairy breakfast on Saturday. Wild rice pancakes, ham, ice cream, good!

Good turnout. No, farmers don’t usually have such a

sumptuous breakfast and go to an empty machine shed (or tent) to eat it. Don’t get the wrong impression here. As more and more farmers get out of farming, farm breakfasts may become a fond oldtime memory. So savor such a special activity while you can.

Diane and Ron Ackland of Hutchinson, Minn., spent the weekend in this area, and attended the dairy breakfast at Coyours farm and later the reunion. They were houseguests of Carol and Lee Mangelsens. LaVerne Leep also went to the dairy breakfast and enjoyed visiting with family members.

Happy birthday to LaVerne Leep on Tuesday and other days as well.

The choir sang at Sunday’s church service, a song to the tune of “Morning Has Broken.” Sylvia S. and Robin Peterson assisted Pastor Tom with the service as well as organist Gloria Chell.

Gloria and Ron Chell drove to Oregon to visit family members earlier this month.

With all the fields planted, the upper garden at Abrahamzon’s is finally planted. The lower garden was planted a long time ago and potatoes are knee high and blooming, and onions and squash look good.

Rain is a great encourager!

Dewey - LaFollette Nina and Lawrence Hines went to Eden Prairie, Minn., Wednesday and stayed overnight with their daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Steve Hagen.

Lawrence golfed in a tournament at Stillwater, Minn., with a number of masonry contractors.

Over 40 people gathered at Lakeview United Methodist Church Friday night for a free outdoor movie. Tom and Melissa Gerlach, Maynard and Ronda Mangelsen and David Lester set up the screen and equipment, and they and several others brought popcorn and candy for snacks. Everyone agreed that it was a fun evening.

A large number of people attended the dairy breakfast at the Coyour Farm Saturday.

Lawrence and Nina Hines went to Richfield, Minn., Saturday to the home of their daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Colin Harrison. They helped great-grandson Joshua Kukowski celebrate his fourth birthday.

Donna and Gerry Hines, and Karen Mangelsen

went to Timberland Saturday afternoon to attend the graduation open house for Josiah Olson. He is the son of Tim and Sharon Olson.

Tom was the pastor of Timberland Ringebu Free Lutheran Church from 1988-1998, and he and his family now live in Ohio.

Barry and Sue Hines and family and Brian and Jane Hines and sons visited Gerry and Donna Hines over the weekend to celebrate Father’s Day. For Father’s Day, Don and Lida Nordquist met Joleen, Richard and Randi Funk at the park in Frederic Sunday for chicken at the Frederic Family Days celebration. Later, they visited with Jan Schott and family at the parade.

Hank and Karen Mangelsen visited Jake, Holly, Hannah and Grace Mangelsen at their home Sunday. Dave, April, Patty and Mandy Close came there also to celebrate Father’s Day.

St. Croix Valley Senior Center

Marian Edler

Tuesday is our busy day. In the a.m., we exercised, then played Skip-Bo. In the p.m., we played 500 cards and Dominos and added Hand and Foot card game. Winners in 500 were Roger Greenley, Bren Nel Ward, John Brown and Joan Arnold. John and Laurice were the 9-bid winners. The winning team in Hand and Foot was Russ Adams, Marian Elder and Donna Schlosser.

Thursday morning, we had exercises, then played Skip-Bo. In the afternoon, we had a potluck lunch, followed by the annual meeting. Dottie Adams, secretary; Ron Edlund, treasurer and Marian Edler, his-

Sheila Staples recently attended funeral services for Al Bultrick, Oliver, at the Holy Assumption

Catholic Church in South Superior. Al’s wife, Mary Lee, was a cousin of Sheila’s mother.

Grantsburg Public Library Summer reading program kickoff

Preschool creativity zone

The children’s summer reading program kicked off June 16 with a visit by the Lake Superior Zoo. We heard about our animal friends, touched and petted some of their animal friends and had a great time.

We also painted new shells for our hermit crabs that have come to live at the library for the summer.

Check out the Web site for the next visitors and fun set for Wednesday afternoons.

Teen talk

Our first meeting we made duct-tape bookmarks, ate popcorn, drank soda and discussed our favorite books in the genre of science-fiction and fantasy.

Some favorites include the “Maximum Ride” series

by James Patterson, the “Percy Jackson” series by Rick Riordan, “Inkheart” by Caroline Carolina, and many others. All teens over sixth grade may join our club Wednesdays at noon to 12:45 p.m.

We just finished our first creativity zone for preschoolers. We had wind paintings, cloud pictures, sun painting, tornado tubes, weatherman pretend and rainbow necklaces. Next week: Rocks.

New art display

Ken Kutz has graciously displayed many of his comic book artworks for patrons to view. Come see his amazing talent.

New books in July

Our list of new books coming in July is up on the Web site – check it out to see if your favorite author has a new book.

Library hours

The library is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday noon to 6 p.m., Wednesday 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Frederic Senior Center Spades was played on Monday, June 14, with the following winners: Marlyce Borchert in first place, Holly Stonesifer in second place and Arnie Borchert in third place.

The pool players enjoyed their morning games.

Wednesday and Friday Pokeno group enjoyed playing together.

500 cards was played at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday evening, June 17, with the following winners: Rich Husted in first place, Del Hansen in second place,

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Tim Abrahamzon in third place and David Peterson in fourth place.

We took in the Family Days activities.

The police department fundraiser pancake breakfast Sunday at the senior center was successful.

The executive monthly meeting will be Friday, June 25, at 9:30 a.m.

Mini buffet is on Saturday, June 26, at noon.

Enjoy the beautiful summer weather.

Interstate Park Naturalist programs at Wisconsin Interstate Park Friday, June 25

Pondering the Potholes and Other Glacial Wonders, 3 p.m., at the Pothole Trail sign. Join naturalist Barb Walker for a relaxing hike on the Pothole Trail while learning about the unique geology of Interstate Park.

All About Owls, 6:30 p.m., at the overlook in downtown St. Croix Falls. Join naturalist Barb Walker and her live owl Aztec for a special program at the Overlook Deck as part of the St. Croix Falls community Friday night series of programs for kids. Local food vendors, family fun and music free of charge.

torian, were all re-elected for a two-year term. Later, we divided up into groups and played 500 cards, Dominos and Hand and Foot.

Thursday evening winners in 500 cards were Charlie Mevissen, Grace Howitz, Don Benson and Jean Mevissen.

Friday morning at 10 a.m., Bridge was played. In the afternoon, Bingo was played.

We have added Hand and Foot on Tuesdays and on our birthday party each month. Bingo is played the first and third Fridays. Visit the center and join in Saturday, June 26 Family Fun: Snakes! 1 p.m., at the Ice Age Centhe fun. ter. Meet the naturalist and Copper, a live fox snake, then bring home a crafted make-and-take snake.

Barb Fun for the entire family.

Hike to the Summit, 4 p.m., at the Summit Rock Munger Trail sign. Join naturalist Barb Walker for a beautiful a day or two. The cost is the same amount that we hike up to the summit and learn fascinating facts charge at the center, which is 35 each, or three for about the history and geology of the area and see a $1. An updated flyer will be sent out shortly listing spectacular views of the St. Croix River.

The Secrets of Eagle Peak, 7 p.m., at the Eagle all of the cards that are available, etc.

The latest information that we have on the TEEP Peak Trail sign in the Pines Group Camp. Come with telephones for the hearing-impaired people is that the naturalist for a hike up the trail, learn the secrets they tentatively will be at the center on Wednesday, of the peak and see fantastic views of the St. Croix July 7, sometime in the morning. Hopefully we will River Valley. have the final details this week so we can inform everyone of the actual time. Check the column next Sunday, June 27 week or call the center at 715-349-7810 for informaSummer Outdoor Family Adventure Series, 4 to 5 tion. Remember these telephones are free for all p.m. All Aboard! The Railroad Trail – Minnesota Inqualified people regardless of income.

We joined the farmers market this past Saturday and had our book sale. We managed to make Fran $19.26 for our efforts, needless to say we were Krause happy to make that. If we can get volunteers to man the center on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m., we will conMarvel Merriam and her Janssen cousins went to tinue to do this.

Winners at 500 this week were Gerry Vogel, Owatonna, Minn., for the day.

Lloyd and Peg Kearns celebrated their 50th wedShirley Doriott, Sylvia Peterson, Dorothy Cronquist and Sue Newberger. Anke Olesen, Flo Antiel and ding anniversary at their daughter’s home at Hager City on Saturday. Friends from here that attended Marge Nyberg furnished the treats for the players.

Spades winners were Millie Hartshorn, Marie Van were Pat and Nancy O’Brien, Diane Medaglia, Chet Guilder, Sue Newberger, Cora d’Jong and Dale and Corde Neuman.

On Sunday, Pat and Nancy celebrated his birthSicard.

For information on our activities or meals please day and Father’s Day at his son Tony’s home in the call the nutrition number at 715-349-2845 or for cen- Twin Cities.

Jack and LaVonne O’Brien met Teresa in Camter information at 715-349-7810. Have a great bridge, Minn., for lunch and celebrated Father’s Day week.

Sunday.

Siren Senior Center Next week Thursday, July 1, the nutrition program will be serving the monthly Dining at Five dinner.

CeCe is serving a roast beef dinner including salad bar and cherry pie for dessert. This will be a special dinner as we are planning on having Bob (our accordion/polka/jokes person) who is planning on entertaining the group, who everyone really enjoys.

We are also making this a special retirement party for Roy Clark, who after many years delivering the meals-on-wheels dinners has decided he would like to bow out and kick up his heels a bit. So everyone come out and enjoy an evening of good food, fun and wishing Roy the best.

Speaking of Roy, the nutrition program is seeking volunteer drivers to take over Roy’s route. You may volunteer for one day, two days or four days a week.

Whichever is convenient for you. If anyone is interested they may call CeCe at 715-349-2845 and she will fill you in on all of the details.

Our greeting card ladies are still in need of largersize envelopes. If you come across any we would surely appreciate it if you would donate them to the center. This month we started to offer a new service for the Siren home delivery meals-on-wheels clients.

A flyer was sent out with the drivers informing all participants that they can now purchase greeting cards from the center from their homes. All that is required is that you write down what kind of greeting card you want and send the money with your driver, which he/she will turn in to CeCe and someone at the center will fill your order and they will be delivered within

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terstate State Park. Meet at the Taylors Falls Memorial Community Center. Take a walk back in history as we explore the Northern Pacific Railroad that once connected Taylors Falls to the “rest of the world.” What happened and what remains? Find out on this leisurely two-mile walk. For more information call 651-465-5711.

SOFAS will take area residents on a variety of hikes, paddles and fun activities. Join us just once or every week this summer to meet local families and make new friends as you explore some of the most treasured places in the St. Croix Valley. Attend seven programs to earn the 2010 SOFAS collectible pin and certificate.

Wednesday, June 30

Hike to Horizon Rock, 10 a. m., at the Horizon Rock Trail sign across from the Pothole Trail. Join naturalist Barb Walker for this lovely, relaxing hike to Horizon Rock – appropriately named because of the incredible view.

Thursday, July 1

Nature story time, 10 a.m. Join naturalists Julie Fox and Barb Walker for a story and activity chosen especially for children pre-K through kindergarten and their parents. Check at the park office upon arrival for the program location within the park.

Interstate Park is located in St. Croix Falls, on Hwy. 35 just one-half mile south of Hwy. 8. For more information call Julie or Barb at 715-483-3747. Programs are free of charge, but a Wisconsin state park sticker is required to enter the park. Annual passes for 2010 are $25 for Wisconsin residents or $35 for nonresidents. Daily passes are $7 for residents or $10 for nonresidents. - submitted

Orange

LaVonne O'Brien

Jack and Jeri Witzany entertained their family over the weekend.

Kathryn and Deanne Krause and several friends are spending this week in Wyoming on a horse ranch.

A large crowd attended the Burnett Dairy breakfast at the Coyour farm Saturday, June 19. Elaine and Charles Scott, Ethel Daniels and Mark and Fran Krause were among those attending.

Many in the Orange community are planning to attend the annual chicken barbecue this Sunday at the old Webster High School tennis courts in Webster.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Aspen is a stunningly beautiful calico tabby. Her short coat is white with patches of chocolate and butterscotch tabby stripes. Not brown and orange; her coloring is truly unique and remarkable to behold, a must-see-for-yourself. And to top it off, she has soft blue eyes. Aspen is 3 years old, spayed and declawed. She purrs for attention and enjoys quiet company. As a 3-year-old cat, Aspen is eligible for our Seniors to Seniors program; adoption is $25 to a senior citizen home.

The Walk Run or Fly for Arnell shelter hike took place on its rain date, Saturday, June 12. If you remember, the weather was dubious that day, but Casey Sajna and the Pleasant Lake 4-H group organizers forged ahead under gray skies and drizzling rain. They raised $257 for the animals at Arnell. Representatives of the Lions Club Seeing Eye Dog Program were on hand to promote the good work they do and help the dogs at Arnell. Between 5 - 7 p.m., five walkers braved the elements.

A well-planned mail-in donation campaign helped this fundraiser become a huge success, despite the weather.

Gratitude is extended to all who walked the halfmile hike in Oakey Park and to all who mailed in their support. Casey is hoping to make Walk Run or Fly for Arnell an annual event, this being the second hike she and her 4-H group have hosted.

Kids and animals are a natural pairing. Many youngsters want to help the animals at Arnell and

Happy Tails

Await

Arnell Humane Society

Osceola sixth-grader Casey Sajna and the Pleasant Lake 4-H raised $257 by hosting the second-annual Walk, Run and Fly for Arnell animal-shelter fundraiser. Casey presented the check to shelter manager Mary Bruckner. – Photo submitted

offer their volunteer time. We applaud their spirit and suggest that they follow Casey’s example by hosting a local fundraiser for the animals. A shelter

the size of Arnell has few volunteer opportunities for kids under 16. What we do have is a great need for their help with our budget. The nonprofit shelter is in desperate need of fundraising dollars. A car wash, a lemonade stand, a garage sale, an organized neighborhood Chores for Animals campaign, a corn boil, a bake sale; all are viable fundraisers for a young animal advocate. Contact the shelter if

helping the shelter in this way appeals to you or your young animal lover. We sure can use the help.

The shelter is full of kittens. Both surrendered and stray kittens have been arriving daily. If you are looking to add a cat or kitten to your household, Think Adoption First.

Arnell Memorial Humane Society, 715-268-7387 (PETS) or see them online at arnellhumane.org.

Births Born at Osceola Medical Center: A boy, Cameron Michael Kemp, born June 16, 2010, to Stacy and Eric Kemp, St. Croix Falls.

Cameron weighed 8 lbs., 4 oz.

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Born at St. Croix Regional Medical Center:

A girl, Madeline Mae Jorgenson, born June 13, 2010, to Nathan and Jennifer Jorgenson, Luck.

Madeline weighed 8 lbs.

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A boy, Kolton Joseph Blume, born June 12, 2010, to Joe and Shannon Blume, Grantsburg. Kolton weighed 6 lbs., 12 oz.

••• A girl, Annabelle Leone Benson, born June 12, 2010, to Sarah and Ryan Benson, Siren. Annabelle weighed 7 lbs., 12 oz.

••• A boy, Isaiah Michael Ostlund, born June 11, 2010, to Chelsey Santaro and Daniel Ostlund, Osce-

ola. Isaiah weighed 6 lbs., 14 oz.

••• A girl, Reese Lyn Anderson, born June 11, 2010, to Joshua and Anna Anderson, Clear Lake. Reese weighed 6 lbs., 14 oz.

••• A boy, Jacob Daniel Robelia, born June 6, 2010, to Kristina and Brian Robelia, North Branch, Minn.

Jacob weighed 7 lbs., 2 oz.

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A girl, Alexis Marie Anderson, born June 8, 2010, to Amy and Matthew Anderson, Dresser. Alexis weighed 7 lbs., 7 oz.

••• A boy, Mason Lee Walker, born June 10, 2010, to Tina and Shane Walker, Cushing. Mason weighed 7 lbs., 10 oz.

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Academic news DULUTH, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Duluth has announced its dean’s list for spring semester 2010. Students on the dean’s list have achieved a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.

Osceola

Amery

Emily E. Muus. - submitted ••• ST. PAUL, Minn. – Lauren Howe, Siren, was named to the dean’s list at Hamline University for the spring term of the 20092010 academic year. Members of the dean’s list achieve a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Howe, who is majoring in art history, is a

Christine E. Meyer, Jenna M. Schone;

Grantsburg

Ausha L. Arnold;

Luck

Hailey J. Giller;

Scott Kulzer, Stephanie A. Nelson, Molly M. Tomfohrde, Labovitz, Tim J. Whittenberger;

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graduate of Siren High School and is the daughter of Jeffrey and Karen Howe of Siren. - submitted ••• STEVENS POINT- The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point conferred degrees on more than 1,300 graduates during the university’s 2010 spring commencement ceremonies.

Graduates, their guests and faculty were addressed by UWSP alumna Beth Ann Richlen, staff attorney and development director at Wisconsin Judicare Inc. Interim Chancellor Mark Nook welcomed the participants and Interim Provost and Vice

Chancellor Jeff Morin recognized honor students and award winners.

The list of candidates for graduation are:

Frederic

Johanna E. Schmidt, cum laude, Bachelor of Science, social science – broadfield.

Webster

Veronica J. Shives, Bachelor of Science, clinical laboratory science – medical technology, ClS-histotechnology. - submitted •••

Burnett Community Library The robot will be calling. Northern Waters Library Services has provided all its libraries with automated telephone service for calling patrons with books on hold to pick up at the library as well as notices for overdue books. It’s not as though we don’t enjoy talking to you, but I guess this is progress.

Nexen challenge: Nexen Group has offered another matching challenge for the fundraising efforts for our new library facility. They will match up to $23,000 for money raised from January through Sept. 30, 2010. Many thanks to the Nexen Group.

Gratitude is extended to the women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church at Lakeside Community Lutheran Church for their generous donation of $150 for the purchase of books for the children’s section in the new library.

Fourth of July: We will be closed on Monday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day. But be sure to come see us at the dunk tank located by the new library site (old Larsen Chevrolet building) on the Fourth before and after the Main Street parade. We will also be selling bottled water to quench your thirst.

Preschool story time: Story time began with Edith Thatcher Hurd’s “Johnny Lion’s Bad Day.” This story is a reminder that being in bed and sick for a day can be positively awful. Johnny takes medicine, stays in bed dozing on and off and has bad dreams about scary owls and big, red, tip-toeing rabbits. Only with rest and the care of his parents does he start enjoying good health again. “Do Like a Duck Does” is a fun, rhyming book written by Judy Hindley. Mother Duck outfoxes the fox who has his eye on her ducklings for dinner. She tricks him into giving up his disguise and he slinks away. “Titch and Daisy” is a

childhood favorite. Pat Hutchins separates Titch and Daisy, two best of friends, at a birthday party. Titch is shy and unsure of himself without his best friend until he discovers Daisy, too, at the party is missing Titch just as much. Together again, the party is a success and they meet new friends. Meet new friends yourself by joining us from 10:30 to 11 a.m., each Wednesday at the Burnett Community Library for preschool story time.

Summer reading program: Seven youngsters launched our summer reading program on June 16, Make a Splash at Your Library, with readings about water, our most necessary natural resource, and a chapter from “Stuart Little” by E.B. White. We have plans for a lot of good stories, crafts and visits from the DNR and Crex. Come join the fun on Wednesdays from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Friends of the library: The next meeting will be Thursday, July 8, at 9 a.m. A committee working on the revision of the Friend’s wild rice cookbook is almost done with proofreading. The annual Author’s Luncheon will be held at the community center in Webster on Saturday, July 31, and will be featuring Cris Peterson, author of several books, including “The Birchbark Brigade.” Watch for posters with the details. The Friends will be having another book sale during Gandy Dancer Days on Aug. 14.

Fibromyalgia meeting: The guest speaker this month will be Dr. Gerald Kari, chiropractor, acupuncturist and nutritionist. The group meets on the second Wednesday of every month from 5 to 7 p.m. This month’s meeting will be on Wednesday, July 14.

Everyone is welcome.

Adult book club: The selection for July 27 is any

book by Alice Munro. This group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. on the lower level of the library. Everyone is welcome at these book discussions. Please contact the library for your copy.

New adult fiction books

• “Blockade Billy” by Stephen King • “The Bourne Objective” by Robert Ludlum • “Burning Wire” by Jeffrey Deaver • “The Rule of Nine” by Steve Martini • “A Confederacy of Dunces” by John Kennedy Toole (Large Print) • “The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest” by Stieg Larsson • “The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner” by Stephenie Meyer • “The Lion” by Nelson DeMille • “A Cousin’s Challenge” by Wanda Brunstetter

New adult nonfiction books

• “War” by Sebastian Junger • “52 Loaves” by Alexander Williams • “Women, Food and God” by Geneen Roth • “The Bridge: The Life and Rise of Barack Obama” by David Remnick

New audio books

• “Storm Prey” by John Sandford • “The Bourne Objective” by Robert Ludlum • “The Lion” by Nelson DeMille

New DVDs

• “Alice in Wonderland” • “Flicka 2”

Follow the Leader

• “Avatar”

New children’s books

• “The Doll House Fairy” by Jane Ray • “The Long Winter” by Laura Ingalls Wilder • “Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer” by John Grisham • “Seekers: Fire in the Sky” by Erin Hunter • “Seekers: The Last Wilderness” by Erin Hunter • “Saxby Smart Private Detective” by Simon Cheshire • “The Basilisk’s Lair” by R.L. LaFevers • “City Dog, Country Frog” by Mo Willems • “Blizzard of the Blue Moon” by Mary Pope Osborne • “Ghosts” by Mary Pope Osborne • “Loopy” by Aurora Jesset • “How to Train Your Dragon” by Cressida Cowell • “How to Be a Pirate” by Cressida Cowell • “How to Speak Dragonese” by Cressida Cowell • “How to Train Your Dragon – Chapter Book” by J.E. Bright • “Hiccup the Hero” by Catherine Hapka • “Meet the Dragons” by Catherine Hapka • “Befriending a Foe” by Devan Aptekar • “Gobber’s Guide to Battling Dragons” by Devan Aptekar

Hours and information:

Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m.

– 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. For more information, contact the library at 715-866-7697, Web site: http://webster.wislib.org. Online catalog: http://merlin.nwls.lib.wi.us/search.

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Festival’s Featured Artist makeup design, with a minor in g e n d e r studies. At Cornell, Kirk was encouraged to pursue internships and apprenticeships, and earned the opportunity to Ellen Kirk work in locations across the country. She studied for a semester in Chicago, she spent a summer at Creede Repertory Theater in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, and a summer with The Lost Colony at Waterside Theater on Roanoke Island off the coast of North Carolina.

A recent transplant to the Twin Cities, Kirk used to call Chicago, Ill., home.

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Danette Olsen said of Kirk’s roles at Festival, “This is a young woman with incredible comic flare and range. We are pleased to count her among our 2010 company!” You can see Kirk’s work in “To Fool the Eye,” which runs now through Aug. 15, and this fall in “Is He Dead?” where she will play Cecile Laroux. - submitted

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Each puppet and set was handcrafted out of found or donated materials. Kirk has been quoted as saying, “Let’s make puppets, not trash islands!” Often she ventures into thrift stores in search of stuffed animals that can be converted into puppets. Her ability to recycle garbage into art is an inspiration to all eco-friends.

Kirk cites two women who shaped her recent creative endeavors; Jenny Kelchen of Cornell College who taught her about fiber arts, costuming and a standard of exceptional work, and Stephanie Jacobsen who first introduced her to soft sculpture, and puppet creation and manipulation. Kirk says, “These women instilled in me a sense of pride and commitment to quality work and ownership

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Kirk grew up in Overland Park, Kan., a suburb of Kansas City. When she was 7, she discovered marionettes and would entertain her family by constructing cardboard stages and making the wooden puppets dance to “The Sound of Music.”

It wasn’t until high school that she had her first onstage experience, in Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible,” where she played a screaming, puritan girl.

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Flipping history, then the pancakes People fascinated by the fur trade era (1600-1850) in North American history used to consist of two types: academic (book learning) and practical (how people really lived). In recent years, however, some have combined these, using one to complement the other. Many of the people who like to re-enact history at historic sites take this angle. In so doing they take in the overview of history, then focus more closely on a particular time or place, and then they interpret their findings for the public at places like Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park.

Their results will be in evidence at the site Friday to Sunday, June 25-27, when many of these student/re-enactors of fur trade life will present a “living history” encampment of fur trade people at the park’s annual “Yellow River Echoes” event. Activities will be ongoing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and winding up Sunday at 3 p.m. Also, the park will host one of its popular wild rice pancake breakfast feeds from 8 a.m. to noon on Sunday morning.

Personifying this new “academic/practical” type of historian is Wayne Krefting. A Minneapolis resident, he discovered his passionate interest in fur trade times while helping with his son’s Boy Scout activities. As he explains, “Second son, Michael, and some of his peers were working on their Eagle badge and we were looking for programming to keep them on track with Scouting, to challenge them and their skills, while they finished that achievement. We settled on a Venture program then called ‘Frontiersman’ and to make a long story short: in the process of putting together the program for them and gathering materials for clothing etc., I met Grand

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Have you ever wondered about living on your own at an old age when previously simple tasks such as raking the leaves or shopping for groceries become a weekly struggle? All across Polk County, volunteers for Interfaith Caregivers have been relieving these worries of countless seniors and adults living with disabilities.

“It’s a real opportunity to grow as an individual, and you learn from the clients you work with,” says Mary Krull, a volunteer who has been with Interfaith Caregivers for two years. What’s the Father’s Day was a complete success at the Blodgett household. Denny’s sister, brother-in-law, niece and nephew, daughter and stepdaughter (no one is “step” in our family, really. We are a blended family that blends very very well) came. With Denny’s dad and myself that made nine at the brunch table.

The only table at our house that sits nine is the formal dining room table and no one really likes to sit in there.

There isn’t much of a casual feeling about the dining room, so we had brunch at a great restaurant on Father’s Day. The company arrived on Thursday and for four days everyone ate off of plates on their lap. It was so nice being outside, except for the bugs. Thursday night was a little scary. The storm passed most of us without so much as a few leaves down. Friday the whole crew packed into the van and headed for Duluth, Minn., to find the Teeny Weeny Miniatures Cottage. This is a place where everything is scaled for dollhouses. My sister-in-law collects tiny little things that go into curio boxes and a dollhouse my brother-in-law built for her. This house is like none other I have ever seen. The chandelier in the dining room is spectacular!

Anyway, somehow we had forgotten Friday was the day before Grandma’s Marathon and everyone and their relatives were in Duluth. Canal Street was packed and after a quick lunch at Grandma’s and a not so quick trip to Menards, everyone was home to start doing jobs around the house. Saturday was spent cleaning up the deck, replacing boards that had become unsafe, putting in a new handrail down the stairs in the front of the house, cleaning the

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Portage historian Karl Koster at an event in New Ulm, Minn. He advised me to investigate my backyard, to look at the frontier period in the Great Lakes and specifically the fur trade.”

While many fur trade hobbyists hone in on the voyageurs, Krefting looked beyond the obvious to the role of the clerks, the businessmen who kept the records at the far-flung trading stations, and who were often in charge of them as well. He began “learning all I could about that angle. From the specifics of writing with quill and ink to the process of making period ink and paper to the whole structure of 18th century finance, trade, and bookkeeping.”

His research has given him unique insights into those times. As he says, “one of the major things I learned along the way was that the Native ‘customers’ were more shrewd consumers than exploited naifs. For certain, there were a number of ills in the business of the fur trade, the use of alcohol among them, and often there was a very condescending and undoubtedly racist attitude among many involved. However, and this is important, the fur traders recognized that the Indians with whom they exchanged goods and peltry provided their livelihood. In order to make money,

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Barb Blodgett eaves over the garage, replacing the boards on the arbor and fixing the ceiling in the basement. Denny’s family never comes to just relax. They work first and then relax later. Dinner on the deck, with its new floorboards, and the kids took the motorbikes that they brought up with them through the woods.

We did have a rather scary sighting of a bear. Not very big by any means, but my little white dog thought she might chase it away. Then we saw the mother.

To say the least I had some very anxious moments because my dog went suddenly deaf and would not listen to my commands. I could see the bears bounding though the woods and hear a little bark but the brush is too high for me to see her. Finally she gave up and I stopped running and commanded her to go home. Somehow I have to teach her that they are bigger than her and if I had not been there to scream at the top of my lungs, she could have been a tiny morsel to start the bear’s lunch.

Today is Monday and everyone is leaving. Kelsey and I will do laundry and I will work. Denny will stack wood with a missionary group of volunteers that will be in the area for a week.

Speaking of the group of volunteers, they are from Mission Bells Ministries, a group of students from North Central College in Naperville, Ill., with the help of the United Methodist churches in the

Wayne Krefting will be among the dozens of people portraying aspects of fur trade life at “Yellow River Echoes,” set for this weekend, June 25-27, at Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park. the Native customer needed to be happy; in order to be happy they wanted quality goods. Therefore, a variety of merchandise was shipped into Indian country from around the world, at some expense; not cheap trinkets but quality English wools and metalwork, cotton prints from India, Italian glass beads, etc.

“For their part, the Natives knew quality when they saw it, and they demanded it or they would take their business to other traders. That’s why, at Forts Folle Avoine, the North West and XY trading companies, out of Montreal, built rival fur posts, almost side-by-side.

So, the relationship between trader and Indian was, on the whole, a more equal standing than often portrayed in popular thought.

“It also bears recalling that, at least for the French and British traders (and some American ones), settlement was anathema. Settlement was just as bad for business as it was for the Native populations which inhabited the land. Therefore, most fur traders did not want to see settlement following them any more than the Natives did. Sort of common cause.”

Krefting’s approach in turn was aided by a forgotten “gift” from his father. As Wayne remembers, “the library I inherited from my father contained a number of works about the fur trade. He was a

research biologist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and had been interested in this for some time (though I really did not recognize it growing up). I started in on his books which led to more and more journals and other materials. I soon gained a body of knowledge in an area where not too many were conversant so people started asking me to interpret at various sites,” he added.

Krefting, who also puts on puppet shows, is excited about the opportunity to be one of the “Echoes” presenters at Forts Folle Avoine. “We’re representing the history that took place right there, sort of like in a time warp – showing what took place as if it was right here, right now. I know that sort of thing sends chills up my spine, but then I am sort of a history geek.

“In a larger sense, though, I think doing such history representation helps the public understand themselves and their own culture and times better, at least those who are thoughtful enough to care to think about it. Even for those people who experience this event as more of a carnival or show, I think we can at least plant some seeds of interest or a different way of looking at the world they live in.”

As a reminder, the “Yellow River Echoes” event will run Friday through Sunday, June 25-27, at Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park. In addition a wild rice pancake breakfast will be served at the visitors center Sunday morning. The site is located on CTH U, three miles from the Hwy. 35/CTH U intersection north of Webster in Burnett County’s Yellow Lakes region. Site tours are available throughout the summer from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, with the site closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

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and writing, as well as shopping and errands to someone who will truly appreciate it.

Krull says her favorite thing to do with her client is talk. “It’s an opportunity to learn through others people’s experiences, specifically about learning to grow old.” The fact that it reaches the whole county and both volunteers and clients build a sense of community are some of the things that Krull loves most about volunteering for Interfaith Caregivers.

If you are considering becoming a volunteer, Krull advises you “To give it a try.

The rewards are nontangible but great.”

If you or someone you know could

benefit from our services, would like to volunteer or are interested in the I Care College Internships-Summer 2010, call Interfaith Caregivers at 715-485-9500, email to interfaithcare@centurytel.net, or visit our Web site at www.interfaithpolk. org. Tax-deductible donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 426, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

We currently have Frederic, Luck, Milltown and St. Croix Falls clients with these requests: Rides for local shopping, food shelf, bank and beauty shop; rides for local and Twin City medical appointments; yard work, friendly visits and housekeeping.

area. The volunteers are from the Milwaukee, Whitewater, Madison and Chicago areas. They will stack wood under the watchful eye of Denny, the master of stacking wood. They will help clean out our storage units under the watchful eye of Kelsey, because she is in charge of what goes in and what comes out. The storage units are off limits to me. I don’t know what is in there and I don’t want to know, until I need something. The group will also help out at Ruby’s Second Hand, and will paint a house in need of a bright coat of paint. I think they will spend one day at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in St. Croix Falls and we hope to find time to help someone clean up their yard and home.

I have always asked people to give me ideas about things to put in my column. I had an e-mail from a friend in New Richmond who suggested: “How about writing about June bugs, nasty rabbits that eat beans and beets, moles that attack from down under, thistles that sneak up during the night and grow three feet tall, crows that steal the suet from the feeder, wrens that sing each morning, and garage sales with signs with writing so small, you have to stop the car and get a magnifying glass out to read the directions. We do not go to garage sales that are not ‘sign worthy.’ An inside joke in my circle of garage-salers.”

Thank you my friend for these wonderful ideas. I am not a gardener, so I can’t lament over critters or weeds that take over gardens, but I can talk about my father-in-law’s raised garden and the chipmunks who love to dig in the dirt, and potato bugs and white flies or whatever other bugs he gets disturbed about. I can also talk about the wonder-

ful onions and radishes we have already had from the garden. Tomatoes are beginning to show up and I think cucumbers are not far behind.

There is no shortage of garage sales around here. The other day I saw a sign that advertised “Garage Sale, This Way.” Not far was another sign that said, “You Are Almost There” and further down the road “Don’t Give Up Yet” and finally “You Are Here!” There was a big red X on the bottom of the sign to mark the spot. I didn’t find anything of interest at the sale, but I did love the signs. What great advertising.

Come to think of it, I think the ad in the paper said to follow the signs. Very clever.

Interfaith will be having its next garage sale near Labor Day. Two a year for us is all I can take. There is so much work to put everything together that I applaud people who do sales more often than twice a year.

Interfaith Caregivers will also be doing the concessions at Music in the Park on Thursday night. We always look forward to that and have taken a second date in July. It is a fundraiser for us and we love being there. The music makes it fun and hopefully the weather will make it even more fun. Rain is not fun because we move into the school for the concert. Music in the Park should be in the park and the rain can come after everyone has gone home. God, are you listening? I am just suggesting you might hold the rain off until after, oh say, 10 p.m.

Until next time.

Enjoy the lazy hazy days of summer.

Barb

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Milltown celebration features music, shows, food and fun

MILLTOWN — This past weekend the village of Milltown began celebrating its 100th anniversary, and the party continues this week and into the weekend with the 62nd-annual Fishermen’s Party.

Activities in Bering Park Wednesday evening, June 23, include a performance in honor of Jack Overby by the Indianhead Chorus, a pie and ice-cream social, the best beard and mustache-and-beard contest, and the best era-dressed contest.

Events will take place from 6 to 9 p.m.

Thursday evening features a fashion show, the queen’s coronation, and music of the era, all beginning at 7 p.m. in Bering Park.

Don’t miss the Friday evening fish fry, beginning at 5 p.m. at Bering Park. Bring your cars, pictures and souvenirs for the Milltown Speedway reunion, and enjoy music by the Studebakers. The softball

tournament will begin at 6 p.m. at Mellgren Field, and there will be a 6 p.m. meeting at Bering Park to go over the bass tournament rules. The bass tournament will be Saturday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Bone Lake.

Saturday’s events promise fun for everyone, but be sure to start the day at the Unity Ambulance breakfast at the ambulance base from 7 to 11 a.m.

Many of Saturday’s activities will take place on Main Street, including the tractor show and snowmobile show, both from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 100 vintage snowmobiles will be on display, and 58 trophies in 18 classes will be awarded at 3 p.m.

Herb Howe of Siren, winner of the first I-500 snowmobile race between Winnipeg and St. Paul held in 1966, will be at the show with his winning sled. There will

also be a racer from the Scorpion factory.

The snowmobile show will feature a vintage snowmobile suit contest, helmet bowling, a loud muffler contest, and a contest to see who can correctly guess how long a snowmobile engine will run.

There will be live music on Main Street from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. At Bering Park you will find old-fashioned kids games from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lions Club Bingo, a craft show, and music by Rex Cactus from 1 to 5 p.m.

At Mellgren Field you’ll be able to find volleyball and softball, and at the community center you can view quilts of both the modern and historical varieties.

Clues for the medallion hunt will be posted at the library starting at 10 a.m., and don’t forget the kiddie parade on Main Street at 11 a.m. Events will end with a street dance on Main Street, featur-

ing Intensive Care, from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

The celebration wraps up on Sunday with a car show and bike show on Main Street starting at 9 a.m. The parade will begin at 2 p.m. with Grand Marshal Lois Voss. Pipe Dream Blues Machine will perform at Bering Park.

The raffle drawing for the 2010 Touring Electra Glide Classic motorcycle or $13,000 in cash, or one of 35 other prizes, will be held Sunday at 5 p.m. at Bering Park.

All proceeds from the 100th anniversary celebration and the Fishermen’s Party stay in the local community, providing funds for scholarships, Special Olympics, Angels in Waiting, Community Referral Agency, and more. Call the Milltown Community Club at 715-825-2222 for more information. — Mary Stirrat

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Frederic Arts presents Music in the Park FREDERIC – On Saturday, June 26, at 7:30 p.m., Frederic Arts brings to the Coon Lake bandstand the Minneapolis band GST. Now in their 10th year, GST blends original compositions with jazz standards and, always, improvisation. The band consists of Greg Schaefer, guitar and trumpet; Bob DeBoer, trumpet and vocals; Tony Watercott, bass; and Joe Cline on drums. The band also works with an occasional additional horn section, with singers, poets and filmmakers, and a collection of interesting percussive bells and whistles, bringing a lively variety to their stage show. They have nine CDs under their belts, including a new 10-year retrospective and Schaefer’s first solo CD. Area residents may have experienced GST’s magic at the Cafe Wren in Luck, or in their position as “house band” for the last seven Septembers at the Baker Orchard Arts Festival in Centuria.

According to Schaefer, “GST formed in 1998 and Bob DeBoer joined in early 2002, making the trio a quartet. Our musical style falls somewhere between rock and jazz, the arrangements more complex than most rock bands but simpler than jazz.

We pride ourselves on the fact that we can play anywhere and not compromise our sound. We’ve played rowdy bars, rock clubs, dinner sets, churches, retirement communities, corporate functions, charity benefits and, of course, the apple orchard.

All of our arrangements, compositions and performances are ensemble based.

Each person is free to have their unique

South Lake St., in the old one-room schoolhouse/Legion hall across the street from Coon Lake Park. The group will bring art classes, exhibitions and musical/literary performances to the public in the near future. This is a member-driven

organization open to anyone interested in fostering the arts in Frederic.

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GST will perform at Coon Lake Park on Saturday, Junn 26, 7:30 p.m. – Photo submitted voice heard while being aware of the other voices, being both individuals and part of the community. We’ve always been in it for the long haul. I plan to keep performing with GST for the rest of my life.”

Schaefer also lists the band’s musical influences as Miles Davis, Booker T and the MG’s, NRBQ, Tortoise and The Minutemen. Besides original compositions, the band likes to reach back to pre-1923 public domain compositions, and the guys are pleasantly surprised with the treasures available there.

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Family Days

Photos by Becky Amundson

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Trevor and Isaiah Otto climb out of the boxing ring at Coon Lake Park during Family Days (photo at left). At right, Griffin Wilson enjoys a stroll at the park with his grandma, Sherri Peterson.

ABOVE: The Frederic Dance Line performed at Friday night’s talent show in Coon Lake park.

LEFT: Kaylyn Miller “Temporary Home.”

sang

RIGHT: Sydney Domagala sang “American Girl.”

LOWER RIGHT: Adam Nick, aka Spiderman, performed a medley of Spidy songs, like “If you’re happy and you know it, shoot a web.”

Jared Lund in the joust ring at Coon Lake Park.

LOWER LEFT: Mya Rivera sang “When You Say Nothing at All.”

The saga of the “gingerbread button exchange” continued at the Family Days Talent Show on Friday evening as emcee Brad Harlander called to the stage Ryan Phernetton.

Phernetton found a pin shaped like a gingerbread house and returned it to Becky Amundson, saying “I think this fell off your old-lady sweater.” Amundson got revenge by having it returned to him publicly during lunch at school. Phernetton kept the gag going by having Amundson called out of the audience at the school’s spring concert to have the pin returned back to her. Amundson then came up with the idea of the “missing pin” poster (being held up by Harlander) which shows a photo of Phernetton holding a bouquet of flowers and the words “Missing: 1 Old Lady Pin - If found, please call 1 old man Ryan.”

Harlander read a special statement by Amundson and then gave the button back to Phernetton ... and the saga continues.

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The Frederic Family Days Kiddie Parade was held Saturday afternoon. Lil’ e and the Rock Starz (photo at right) tied for third place. The group included Kinzie Matz (with hat) and Rosalyn, Clara and Eddy Lundquist.

Jada Nick won third place in the individual category of the Family Days Kiddie Parade on Saturday. At right, the BP Cleanup Crew tied for third place in the group division.

Photos by Becky Amundson

Little miss contestants

Just before the start of Saturday’s Miss Frederic pageant, the little miss candidates lined up for a photo. Shown (L to R) are Rachael Bugella, Sarah Chenal, Scout Dodds, Makenna Engen, Kaeley Fischer, Mariah LeMieux, Kourtney Schultz and Eliza Thayer.

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Krysta Laqua is crowned Miss Frederic

Krysta Laqua and Vanessa Neumann exchange smiles as they were simultaneously crowned - Laqua as the new Miss Frederic and Neumann as the new first princess at the culmination of Saturday’s queen pageant held at the Birch Street Elementary School. They were each crowned by their predecessors, Miss Frederic 2009 Marissa Olby-Nelson and 2009 First Princess Christine Chenal.

Newly crowned Miss Frederic Royalty pose for a photo following the queen pageant, Saturday evening. Shown (L to R) front row: Little First Princess Scout Dodds, Little Miss Frederic Mariah LeMieux and Little Second Princess Kaeley Fischer. Back row: Princess Mary-Frances “Frankie” Knuf, First Princess Vanessa Neumann, Miss Frederic Krysta Laqua and Princess Kayla Nelson.

Photos by Becky Amundson

Bryan Knauber sings “Wear Your Ring Around My Neck,” an Elvis tune, to the queen contestants. Shown is contestant Kayla Nelson.

With a ‘50s theme, the Miss Frederic pageant began with an opening number titled “Rock This Town.”

One of the pageant highlights were performances by a quartet consisting of Joel Knauber, Will Primm, Erik Stoner and Brad Knauber. They sang “Duke of Earl,” and “Blue Moon.”

The talent competition at Saturday’s pageant included a humorous monologue, “Wrong number,” by Kayla Nelson (photo at left), a vocal solo by Mary-Frances Knuf (photo at right), a humor presentation which involved a lesson in self-defense by Vanessa Neumann (photo below, left) and a jazz dance to ‘80s music by Krysta Laqua (photo lower right).

Mariah LeMieux smiles as she’s crowned the new Little Miss Frederic by last year’s Little Miss Frederic, Mikayla Roper. Below, the new Little Miss Royalty, Little Second Princess Kaeley Fischer, Little Miss Frederic Mariah LeMieux and Little First Princess Scout Dodds, bask in the spotlight after being crowned.

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New Frederic royalty made their first of several parade appearances scheduled this summer in Sunday’s Family Days parade. Shown (L to R) are princesses “Frankie” Knuf and Kayla Nelson, Queen Krysta Laqua and First Princess Vanessa Neumann.

Newly crowned Miss Frederic, Krystal Laqua, celebrated with family and friends following her coronation, Saturday evening. She’s shown in the photo above with sister Kayla Laqua and cousins Heather Hawkins and Sara Stevens (Kayla and Sara are former Miss Frederics and Heather is a former Luck princess) and in the photo at left with parents Mike and Lori Laqua.

Photos by Becky Amundson

LEFT: Bobbi Jo O’Brien, Miss Congeniality 2008, performed the mistress of ceremonies duties at Saturday’s pageant.

RIGHT: Scott Hill was part of the special talent, Saturday evening, performing two songs, “You Can’t Hurry Love,” and “I Only Have Eyes for You.”

Photos by Becky Amundson

2009 Miss Frederic, Marissa Olby-Nelson, gives a farewell salute to the community after giving her farewell speech at Saturday evening’s Miss Frederic pageant.

“Pretty in Pink” at the Queen’s Tea on Sunday were Frederic’s 2009 royalty, (L to R), back row: First Princess Christine Chenal, Queen Marissa Olby-Nelson and Second Princess Alexsandra Lonetti. Front: Little First Princess Karlie Alexander and Little Miss Frederic Mikayla Roper.

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Best of the parade Band: Siren Marching Band Community Float: Rowdy Red Hat Mamas Chamber Float: Hudson Chamber of Commerce Youth Organization or Marching Unit: Bone Lake Beavers 4-H Antique Car: Jerry Fielder-1960 Red Thunderbird Horses: Bruce and June Coen - Belgians Special Award: Frederic Arts

The Frederic High School Marching Band, under the direction of Patti Burns, played “This is My Country,” during their performance stops along the parade route of the Frederic Family Days parade on Sunday.

At left, Emily Amundson helps paradegoers cool off with a little wellaimed water. At right, Linda Glenn of the Rowdy Red Hat Mamas waved to the parade crowd, along with other Red Hatters (not shown).

Photos by Becky Amundson

Military chaplains took part in Sundayhs Family Days parade.

Members of the Hudson royalty dance to the music. RIGHT: A tall member of the Frederic Arts Group gives a “very high” five to a paradegoer.

Eve Peterson threw candy from the Frederic Grocery and Great Northern Outdoors float.

Frederic Public Library volunteers carried a banner promoting reading in Sunday’s parade (photo at right).

At left, a dad enjoyed Father’s Day, taking part in the Family Days parade with his kids.

Griffin Wilson takes a nap in his boat while floating down the road in the Family Days parade.

Frederic’s 2010 Citizens of the Year, John and LaVonne Boyer, rode the parade route in a horse and carriage. At left, Colleen Draxler, honorary chair of the Frederic ACS Walk/Run, greets the crowds.

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LEFT: Bremer Bank employees/volunteers Dan Siebrasse, Cherrise Miller, Eileen Ottney and Rita Gerlach helped prepare the sawdust pile (photo above) at Coon Lake Park on Saturday.

UPPER LEFT: Shown in the horseshoe pit searching for the coin in the Amazing Race are David Schneider, Maddie Ammend, Dylan Strait and Ciara DeLosier (lower right).

RIGHT: Hansen Farms competed in the softball tournament held at Coon Lake Park throughout the weekend.

Photos by Becky Amundson

Frederic Fire Chief Brian Daeffler (photo upper left) oversaw his volunteer crew as they served up roast pork at the department’s annual Family Days fundraiser Saturday afternoon. A few of the volunteers taking part at the fire hall were Corey Laqua and Jeff Cummings (photo at left) and Larry Bergeron (photo at right). The department’s major fundraiser of the year, the pork roast dinner, raises funds to help the department offset costs of new equipment and other needs.

Photos by Becky Amundson

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Farmers market update ruled the gardens in early June. But the season will not last much longer. You need to get to the market early to buy local asparagus as the demand is high. Looking for new ways of using your market buys? Ask the farmers; they enjoy chatting about their favorite recipes and cooking tips. The Schmidts graciously shared their sonin-law’s breakfast favorite featuring asparagus and eggs.

Bob Ohly’s Asparagus and Eggs Benedict Asparagus Roast asparagus in 350 degree oven with a small amount of olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast until tender but not soft.

Hollandaise sauce* Melt one-half cup butter in microwave and cool a bit.

As the butter cools, place three egg yolks in a blender.

Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, a pinch of salt and pepper, Tabasco sauce to taste. Blend five seconds on high. Then slowly drizzle in butter while blender runs on high until all the butter is added and the sauce is thick. If sauce is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of hot water and blend five more seconds.

Eggs Poach eggs in a saucepan or skillet. Heat water (1-1/2 - 2 inches) to boiling, reduce to simmer, break an egg into a cup and then carefully slip each egg into the water, holding the cup close to the water surface. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until desired degree of doneness. Lift eggs from water with slotted spatula. Season with salt and pepper.

English muffins, toasted Assemble eggs and asparagus Benedict.

Place four or five roasted asparagus tips on a toasted English muffin, add a poached egg and top with Hol-

Bedding plants, hanging baskets and dahlia bulbs were plentiful at the Burnett County Farmers Market in Siren which is open from 1-3 p.m. on Saturdays. – Photos submitted landaise sauce. The sauce is great on cooked asparagus also. *Raw egg warning: The American Egg Board states: “There have been warnings against consuming raw or lightly cooked eggs on the grounds that the egg may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacteria responsible for a type of food poisoning. Healthy people need to remember that there is a very small risk and treat eggs accordingly.

Use only properly refrigerated, clean, sound-shelled, fresh eggs. Avoid mixing yolks and whites with the shell.” – submitted

Light showers did not dampen the spirits of the eight vendors at the Burnett County Farmers Market in Siren on Saturday, June 19. New at the farmers market: strawberries, baby beets, spinach, lettuce, radishes, broccoli and onions.

Lee honored

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BURNETT COUNTY – Got ticks; get chicks. We stopped at the Burnett County Farmers Market in Siren on Saturday, June 19, and chatted with several vendors selling eggs from free-range chickens. Cindy Kollars raises Brahma, Welsummer, Silver Laced Wyandotte and Araucana near Falun. Her chickens run free eating grass, scratch feed, insects and wood ticks. Did you know that chickens love ticks? According to Kollars, if you are pestered with wood ticks you might want to look into raising your own chickens. If not, farm-fresh eggs are plentiful at the market all summer. Come early as Kollars usually sells out before the market closing time.

What is different about eggs from free-range chickens than the ones you find in the store? According to Adolf Schmidt, a masterful farmer from the Frederic area , you won’t find a fresher egg than at the farmers market.

Schmidt often picks eggs in the morning just before coming to market. Fresh eggs stand up a bit more when you fry them. The shells are not just white; look for eggs in shades of blue-green and brown. The color depends of the breed of chicken. You might notice that the yolks are a darker shade of gold. Hens lay approximately one egg a day and turn them 50 times a day. Busy moms. Brown eggs are local eggs and local eggs are fresh!

Spring greens including lettuce, beet greens and spinach are your best buys at the farmers markets this weekend. Have you tried beet greens? Robert and Paula Peters display huge bunches of fresh greens. Steamed in a little bacon grease, onion and garlic and seasoned with vinegar and sugar, the beet greens were delicious. Good thing that the boys wouldn’t try them - more for this reporter.

Vince Speiker and Alice Snoskoski are picking juicy strawberries at their farm near Webster. It is time to top your shortcake and vanilla ice cream and pie crust with sweet strawberries.

All of the local farmers markets will open for business this week.

Frederic: Saturdays, 8 a.m. – noon in the parking lot by the Inter-County Leader Office.

Falun: Fridays, 3 – 6 p.m., Grantsburg: Mondays, noon – 3 p.m., in the library parking lot. Siren: Saturdays, 1 – 3 Delight your weekend guests with a p.m., in the senior Schmidt family favorite: Asparagus and citizens center Eggs Benedict. – Photo by Elvira Schmidt parking lot.

Asparagus

At a meeting Thursday, June 17, members of the LundBrown American Legion Post No. 132 Auxiliary, Siren, honored Marge Lee, its president for the past 19 years.

Lee was given a limelight plant to go in her garden in lieu of a plaque. While she will no longer be functioning as auxiliary president, Lee has agreed to carry on the responsibility of membership chair. Her husband, Bob, a 50-plus-year member of the American Legion, has been the squad leader for the post for many, many years. He, too, is turning over that position to a new squad leader.

The Lees have lived in Siren for the past 52 years. – Photo

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Frederic Lioness Club news

FREDERIC – The club held their monthly meeting on Thursday, June 16, at the Sunrise Apartments Community Room at 7 p.m. Prior to the meeting several members met at the Skol House in West Sweden for a meal.

The group was small because many of the members were still working at the food shelf.

Along with their usual business, these were some of the other topics of discussion. A report was given on the blood drive that the club helped the Legion Auxiliary with, which was held on May 27 and 28. Club members were given an update on the Affiliate District Meeting which was held on June 5 in Webster. The event was sponsored by the Webster Lioness Club. Discussion was

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held on the recent Lions Bike Classic, which was held on June 12, with participation from both the Frederic Lions and Lioness clubs. Club members went over the volunteer work schedule at the Lions food booth in the park over the Family Days weekend celebration. The Salvation Army has contacted the club asking if they would be interested in helping with a couple of special projects as they are short of funds. There will be more information and discussion about it at the next meeting. After the

meeting the members had a cookie exchange in June. The club’s next meeting will be Thursday, July 15, at 5 p.m. at Café Wren in Luck. They will have supper there and someone from the Festival Theater in St. Croix Falls will share about all the things the theater does. Everyone is encouraged to bring a friend to this meeting. If you would like more information about the Frederic Lioness Club, please call President Carol Thompson at 715-3274271. - submitted

THANK YOU

It is very important for us to take this opportunity to thank each and everyone who participated in the benefit held on our behalf. Words simply cannot express just how grateful we are to everyone who donated their time, money, items toward the silent auction and raffle, and for coming out that night to show your love and support. We can only equate it to something like winning the lottery, because we are the richest people on Earth, and it's not about money. It is about having experienced the most amazing coming together of a community, and the generosity shown us and all given freely and with love. Our hearts are full. We want to mention a few people, who without their hard work and dedication to making sure this benefit was a success, it would not have been possible. So to our family, Norm, Missy Talmadge, Chad Talmadge and Tawny Havlish, Teresa Talmadge, Dave Talmadge and Beth Gage, Glen and Kim Talmadge, our dear friends Joel and Maureen Yunker and Larry and Sandi Hoag and to Sue and Dale Vlasnick of NMB, and to all of those who in some capacity were behind the scenes working tirelessly to make sure everything ran smoothly, thank you. At this most difficult time in our lives we will always cherish the memories and carry them with us the rest of time. Also, we would like to thank anyone we may have missed.

Jim & Connie Talmadge

Children at Thursday morning story time enjoying the new books from the Libri Foundation. – Photo submitted CLEAR LAKE – The Friends of the Clear Lake Public Library are pleased to announce that the Clear Lake Public Library has been awarded a Books for Children matching grant from the Libri Foundation. The Libri Foundation is a nationwide nonprofit organization, which “supports the concept that children who learn to enjoy reading at an early age continue to read throughout their lives. In order to develop a love of reading, children must have access to books that stretch their imaginations, touch their emotions, and expand their horizons.”

Eighty-seven books have arrived and are already being used in the Clear Lake Elementary School summer school program and the Clear Lake Public Library summer reading program. The books are available on the MORE (My Online Resource) catalog at www.more.lib.wi.us and can be requested with your MORE library card. A display of the books can be viewed at the Clear Lake Public Library. A complete list of the books will be in the July issue of the Clear Lake Public Library newsletter and on their Web site at clearlakelibrary.org.

Members of the community helped raise the initial $350 required to start the grant and Hal Berenson and Laura Ackerman provided funding to the Libri Foundation for math and science books. The efforts of all are appreciated. - submitted

Nature photography seminar offered

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GRANTSBURG - Crex Meadows Wildlife Area is hosting a nature photography seminar Saturday, Aug. 7, at the Wildlife Education and Visitor Center in Grantsburg.

The seminar will focus on creative use of the camera, with presentations by professional photographers from the region. Topics include: The camera as a tool for creativity, creative use of light, HDR photography, creative use of aperture and shutter speed, macro photography, and creating the artistic image. An evening field trip will cap off Saturday’s events. An optional Sunday event will begin early with sunrise field trips, and will finish at the visitor center for breakfast, provided by the Friends of Crex.

Cost will be $30 for the seminar on Saturday, and will include lunch and the evening field trip. Sunday’s field trips will be an additional $10 and include breakfast.

Nonseminar attendees who would like to join in on the Saturday evening field trip can pay $10 for the field trip.

More information about the seminar and a registration form is available at www.crexmeadows.org, at the visitor center at 102 East Crex Ave. in Grantsburg or by calling 715-463-2739. - from Crex Meadows Wildlife Area

Thank you to the businesses and individuals for their generosity of items and time for the benefit for Jim Talmadge. It was a great success due to all who donated and attended. Thanks to all listed and family and friends for support. Also to all who baked bars, served, set up and cleaned up. We are sorry if we inadvertently missed someone in this listing, but know that your contribution was appreciated.

Rachel's Hair & Nail Studio, Fur-Get-Me-Nots, SCF Adventure Falls Mini Golf, TF Cushing Gary & Winkie Koecher & Family, Adventures Restaurant & Pub, Siren Rick & Sue Yunker, Dresser Dresser ALCO Discount Store, Amery Glen, Kim, Jacob & Matt Talmadge and Rivertown Furniture, SCF Arrow Building Center, Milltown Robert Wright, SCF Jenna Mae Petersen Aunt Nancy Rocky & Cheryl Brust, Grantsburg Grantsburg Animal Hospital Autumn Winery, Milltown Rural American Bank, Luck Great Northern Outdoors, Frederic Balsam Lake Hardware Salon St. Amand, Luck Green Bay Packers Balsam Lake Market & Deli Schoony's Pizza, TF Hack's Pub, Milltown Balsam Lake Pottery Sheila Berklund, Luck Harvest Moon Saloon, Centuria Balsam Lake Pro-Lawn Landscape Hoag Kids - Ryan, Jodi, Aaron, Genette Sheri Steele - Tastefully Simple, Barb's Family Haircare, TF Cushing (LaPres) and Chelsi Hoag Bean's Country Griddle, Frederic Shirley Brust - Avon, Cushing Holiday Gas Station, SCF Bernice Hutton, Luck Slumberland, Amery In The Wool, SCF Bernick's Co., Dresser Smart Styles Family Hair Salon, SCF Indian Creek Orchard Winery & Grill, Best Western Northwoods Lodge, Wal-Mart SCF Siren St. Croix Casino & Hotel, Turtle Lake Indianhead Glass, SCF Big Hugs Childcare & Early Learning Inter-County Co-op Publishing, SCF & SCF School Teachers Center, SCF SCF Wrestling and Booster Club Frederic Blacksmith Shop, Balsam Lake Festival Theatre, SCF Interstate Veterinary Hospital, Bob Erickson, Siren St. Croix Laundry and Carwash Centuria Bont Chiropractic, SCF & Grantsburg St. Croix Regional Medical Center Jake Matz, Siren Bruce, Mary, Brian & Becca Nelson, St. Croix Tavern Jay, Tara & Haley Yunker, SCF Dresser St. Croix Valley Golf Course Jeff's Small Engine, Milltown Budweiser Brewing Co. Steph Ward, Balsam Lake Jensen Furniture, Luck Burnett Dairy Co-op, Grantsburg Sterling Bank, Luck Jensen's Garage, Cushing Calderwood Lodge, Luck Stop-A-Sec, Luck Jerry & Rose Erickson, SCF Carmen O'Brien, SCF Sue & Dale Vlasnick, Luck JJ's Club 35, Milltown Carol Chouinard, TF Sunn-Sett Limousine, Frederic Joel, Maureen & Kyle Yunker, SCF CARQUEST Auto Parts, Frederic Susan Hjerpe, Rush City, MN John Hahn, Eureka Cathy Miron - St. Croix Soy Lights, Suzy Q's Bar, Cushing John Talmage, Montana Dresser Sweet Peas Coffee and Gifts, Dresser Jonzy Market, Balsam Lake Chad Talmadge & Tawny Havlish Tangen Drug, SCF Kassel Tap, SCF Chain Saw Artist Mo, SCF Outlet Mall, North Branch, MN Kentucky Fried Chicken, SCF Chateau St. Croix Winery, SCF Teresa Talmadge, Houston, TX KJ's Eureka Bar Cheese And More, Milltown The Bottle Shop, Luck Lakeland Communications, Milltown Cheryl Hatch, Cushing The Builder's Choice, Osceola Larry & Sandi Hoag, SCF Cindy Vanderwerf, SCF Larsen Auto Center, Frederic & Osceola The Cobbler Shop, SCF Clayton's Hardware Hank, SCF The Copy Shop, SCF Linda Anderson, SCF Clayton's Radio Shack, SCF The Glass Bar, Centuria Lloyd & Bea Talmadge, Siren Club 53 Bowling, Amery The RiverBank, SCF & Osceola Luck Do It Best Hardware Coffee Talk, TF Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Comfort Systems Plumbing, Heating & Luck Lumber Tina Erickson, Siren Lucky Cup, SCF A.C., SCF TJ Lon's Salon, Siren Lynn Savarese - Northern Neck Art Common Sense Services, Centuria Tractor Supply, SCF Glass, Virginia CR Convenience, SCF Trent & Andrea Peterson, Cushing Main Street Café, Siren Cricket's Bar & Grill, Amery Uncle Donuts, SCF MarketPlace Foods, SCF Cross Country Excavation, Dresser Uptown Floral, SCF Martens Jewelry, SCF Cushing Co-op U.S. Bank, Frederic McDonald's Restaurant, SCF Daeffler's Meats, Frederic Valley View Veterinary, SCF Mike Bowers Dairy Queen, Siren Van Meter's Meats, Luck Miller Brewing Co. Dalles Auto Sales, SCF Video Vault and Tanning, Frederic Milltown Drive Inn Dalles House Motel, SCF Video Vault and Tanning, SCF Milltown Hardware Dalles House Restaurant, SCF Wal-Mart, SCF Moose Mulligan's Golf, Siren Darien Williamson, Cushing Ward's Balsam Beach Resort, Balsam NAPA Auto Parts, Milltown Dave Talmadge & Beth Gage Lake NAPA Auto Parts, SCF Deb Brasil, Michigan Ward's Bar, Dresser National Mutual Benefit Diane Loney, SCF Water Works Plumbing, Luck Neal & Pat Route, Osceola Dietmeier Farm (Josette), Cushing Wayne Oslund Construction, SCF Niday's from Illinois Dresser Traprock Wayne Talmadge and Sharon Johnson, Non-Necessities of Life Bead Shop, TF Dug Out Bar, Cushing Frederic Norm, Missy, Taylor & Carter Eagle Lounge, Balsam Lake Wayne's Café, SCF Talmadge, Cushing Eagle Valley Bank, SCF Wild Mountain TF Recreation Panda King, SCF Emma Wimberley, SCF Wildwood Flowers, Osceola Paradise Landing, Balsam Lake Eric & Shirley Wuorenma Wilkins Bar & Resort, Luck Pins 'n Needles Quilt Shop, SCF Falls Cinema 8 Theater, SCF W.I.N.G.S. Foundation, Balsam Lake Pizza Man, SCF Falls Photo, SCF Winterboo Pottery, Frederic Poplar Point Rentals - Rodger and Sue Fawn-Doe-Rosa, St. Croix Falls Wolf Creek Bar, Cushing Petryk, Dresser Five Flags C.C., Balsam Lake Woody Wimberley, SCF Mike & Rachel Doherty Family, Flying Pie Pizza, Luck Yunker Electric, Dresser Ely, MN Frederic Country Club

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Grantsburg honor roll A honor roll Freshmen

Roberts, Hannah Rod, Mathew Swenson, Nicole Ticknor and Gabrielle Witzany.

Stephanie Anderson, Liliana Benge Briggs, Elizabeth Corbin, Grace Corbin, Melissa Dahl, Arikka Davison, Jonathan Haley, Sean Handy, Catherine LaMere, Aimee Lerud, Kassandra Lien, Dakota Linke, Stacey McKenzie, Jenna Michel, Scott Morley, Tiffani Moyer, Connor Myers, Kylie Pewe, Jacob Radtke, Brandon Roufs, Jennifer Schwieger, Samantha Schwieger, Bradley Taylor, Brady Thompson, Hannah VanSlyke and Jacob Wald.

Sophomores

Daniel Biorn, Benjamin Davis, Rachel Diffee, Kali Fleischauer, Lucas Henneman, Daniel Larsen, Amanda Lindus, Kaelah Maslow, Nicole McKenzie, David Ohnstad, Cora Olson, Felicia Paulzine, Kyle

Juniors

Emily Cole, Lauren Finch, Noah Gausman, Alyssa Landsberger, Gavin Meyer, Tiffany Meyer, Kortney Morrin, Brent Myers, Cory Niles, Dianna Olson, Lydia Pfluger, McKenzie Ryan, Carissa Skifstad, Erin Stavne, Emily Swenson and Tabitha Wanless.

Seniors

Jessica Clover, Casey Crawford, Cody Crawford, Lindsey Fallstrom, Tais Figueira, Jessika Ilgen, Kelsey Lien, Michelle Lund, Anne Palmquist, Kallie Thoreson, Cody Tromberg, Sarah Wald and Larissa Wilhelm.

B honor roll Freshmen

Juniors

Kayla Casey, Jessica Glover, Cierra Hess, Nicole Johnson, Paige Johnson, Jacob Langevin, Johanna Lauer, RuthAnn Pedersen, Clay Poeschl, Brandon Ryan and Bryce Ryan.

Sophomores

Haley Burkhardt, Breanna Fickbohm, Dylan Heller, Alexander Jones, Jeffrey Konz, Thomas Labatt, Paul Lewis, Nicholas Lindgren, Devin McDaniel, Kelsey Meyer, Stephanie Miklya, Christina Moore, Shelby Morgan, Kaitlyn Muellner, Carl Palmquist, Isaac Peterson, Damien Rasmussen, Nicola Schiesser, Emily Virgilio and Craig Vollendorf.

Derek Bertelsen, Thomas Bloomquist, Jordan Christopherson, Lisa Gaffney, Jessica Hoffman, Anna Horky, Haley Johnson, Kyle Johnson, Seth Johnson, Steven McKinley, Laissa Miller, Christine Peterson, Jonathan Radtke, Dylan Roberts, Tyler Sanvig, Cherissa Vollendorf and Cole White.

Seniors

Lauren Allen-Shoebroek, Jessica Banks, Jenna Brust, Carinna Coy, Heather Davison, Robert Finch, David Gaffney, Jordan Heinecke, Jennifer Langevin, Alklen Lindus, Cerenity Louis, Ethan Prazak, Lauren Romanowski, John Schneider Jr., Leah Ticknor, Aimee VanTatenhove, Emma Walker and Matthew Wood.

Frederic honor roll Honor roll Seventh grade

bill, Jaryd Braden, Elise Coddington, Tylyn O’Brien and Haley Coulter.

David Lindberg, Mark Olson, Zane Matz, Abeni Lundeen Brooks, Peter Chenal, Olivia Schauls, Bradley Erickson, Zachary Williamson, Mya Rivera, Eric Chenal, Benjamin Richter, Tristan Sheldon, Kendra Mosay, Gregory Peterson, Anna Hochstetler, Makayla Arthurs, Isabelle Burton, Melana Nelson, Jami Siebenthal and Austin Kurkowski.

Eighth grade

Rachel Thomas, Abigail Pickard, Claire Coddington, Benjamin Kurkowski, Jalicia Larson, Lexi Domagala, Zachary Kuechenmeister, Alyssa Backlin, Carly Gustafson, Rachael Poirier, Destiney Wetzel-Peterson, Sawyer Tietz, Jack Tricker-King, Abigail Bright-

Freshmen

Charles Lindberg, McKenna Rognrud, Emily Wells, Ian Lexen, Natalie Phernetton, Kayla Golden, Vince Nelson, Julia Owens, Adam Chenal, Paige Burton, Kourtni Douglas, Kendra Mossey, Daniel Larson, Lisa Moylan, Matthew Elrod, McKenna Cook and Gino Lonetti.

Sophomores

Leah Engbretson, Angelica Henderson, Christopher Hopp, Erik Stoner, April Halverson, Seneca Lundeen, Corissa Schmidt, Kali Otte, Lauren Domagala, Megan Amundson, Michelle Jensen, Alexan-

dra Lundblade, Nicholas Rognrud, Allison Martin, Sara Underwood, Autumn Schmidt, Danielle Swanson, Maria Miller, Waylon Buck, Ashley Wendebloe, Bryce Williamson, Kristina Marcyan, Breanna Jensen, Dayton Rivera, Michael Tesch, Alexander Miller, Nicole Coulter, Brittani Hughes and Ray Kurkowski.

Juniors

Josiah Lund, Isabel Lexen, Sarah Knauber, Samantha Nelson, Tanesha Carlson, Daniel Halverson, Allison Anderson, Anthony Peterson, Sage Karl, Ben Saengthaweep, Jade Johnson, Calla Karl, Krysta Laqua, Amanda Blok, Vanessa Neumann, Ashley Bergeron, Kayla Nelson, Alixandra Peterson, Joseph Draxler, Jesse Chouinard, Jesse Sanchez,

Zachary Tietz, Carl White, Jimmy Richter and Ben Ackerley.

Seniors

Joel Anderson, Kendra Wells, Haley Kurkowski, Alexsandra Lonetti, Adam Hardenbergh, Joshua Sventek, Amanda Runnels, Ethan Cook, Camilla Collovati, Dana LaBoda, Nicole Root, William Primm, Thomas Gravelle, Sadie Kettula, Cathryn McConnell, Bradley Thomas, Chad Chenal, Cody Hallanger, Marissa Nelson, Gregory Puetz, Terri McKinney, Michael Elrod, Kimberly Jones, Danielle Peterson, Christine Chenal, Joel Knauber and Justin Pyke.

2010 NUE Outstanding Student Program

RICE LAKE – Twenty seven students, their parents and their most influential teachers were honored April 14, 2010, at the Northwest United Educators Outstanding Student banquet held at the WITC Conference Center in Rice Lake.

Every outstanding student selects an NUE staff member from their school to be honored as their “most influential staff member.” This is a person who has had a positive influence on them and has contributed to their success.

The following is a list of outstanding students and their most influential staff member: Kendra Wells, Frederic, staff member Joel Wells, phy ed; Kallie Thoreson, Grantsburg, staff member Michelle Taylor, FACE; Mary Maiden Mueller, Luck, staff member Karl Wicklund, English; Cassandra Dulon, Osceola, staff member John Renninger, history; Katherine Burns, St. Croix Falls, staff member Suzanne Imhoff, art; Madeline Anderson, Unity, staff member Adam Bever, band.

Each of the teachers at the banquet introduced the outstanding student who nominated them, and then the students introduced their parents.

(L to R): Most influential staff member, Joel Wells, most outstanding student, Frederic, Kendra Wells, and her mother, Kalen Wells.

The teachers who were honored as influential members thanked the students for their positive influence and leadership in the classroom as they individually introduced each student. Students like these make teaching a challenge from which both the students and staff benefit. Many of the teachers emphasized the positive role that these students also play in activities in both school and the community.

(L to R): Most influential staff member, (L to R): Most influential staff member, Karl Suzanne Imhoff, most outstanding student, St. Wicklund, most outstanding student, Luck, Croix Falls, Katherine Burns and Robyn Pollei.

Mary Maiden Mueller, and her parents, Mary members from schools throughout NUE and Spike Maiden Mueller. met to select the five 2010 scholarship These students prove by their actions that winners.

Northwest United Educators has over service can have a positive affect on others. These positive behaviors are ob- 3,000 members in the 27 school districts it served and appreciated by both other serves in this geographical area surroundstudents and the adults in the community. ing Rice Lake. This area is about 100 by The staff members from each school se- 100 miles from Hayward in the north to lected their outstanding student. Then a Bloomer in the south and from Flambeau scholarship selection committee com- in the east to St. Croix Falls in the west. posed of last year’s most influential staff submitted

Correction - Memorial Day Speech

My stepfather-in-law served in the Korean War. He grew up in a small, rural town in southern Minnesota. When he came home from the war, he stepped into a bar in his hometown, and the local boys

had the audacity to ask where he’d been.

He turned around and wept.

1950—1953. The Forgotten War, McArthur, Red China, North Korea, South Korea, the USSR, Inchon Invasion, Operation Big Switch and Little Switch, MASH, Truman, Eisenhower, the 38th Parallel, Communism, Freedom is not Free, ignored heroes, no parades.

Memorial Day. Remember Day. Do Not Forget Day.

Pastor Merrill Olson retires; special farewell planned WEBSTER – The public is cordially invited to a special farewell program for Pastor Merrill and Jan Olson at 1 p.m., Sunday, June 27. Pastor Merrill and Jan have faithfully served at First Baptist Church of Webster for over 11 years. Congregation members invite all to attend this celebration honoring them with a program, which will include memories of their ministry as well as special music.

Dessert will be served following the program. - submitted

Pastor Merrill Olson and wife Jan. - Photo submitted

Vietnam. I remember seeing coverage of the war on the nightly news as a child. I also remember the 1960s war protests, hippies and drugs, and the slogans flower power and peace child .... all which were part of the fabric of my life as an elementary student. And I remember the draft lottery ... my family carefully watching the numbers because my brother just had a birthday and was old enough to be drafted.

1950-something — 1975. Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon and Ford; Ngo Dinh Diem, Ho Chi Minh, France, China, USSR, Viet Cong, My Lai Massacre, Kent State Massacre, napalm, Agent Orange, Operation Rolling Thunder, Hanoi Jane, Battle of Saigon, 17th Parallel, Operation Baby Lift, antiwar protests, sit-ins, and despised heroes.

Memorial Day. Remember Day. Do Not Forget Day.

RUBY’S PANTRY FOOD DISTRIBUTION Thursday, June 24 5 p.m.

24534 State Rd. 35/70 North of Siren

Anyone who gets hungry qualifies.

Register 30 minutes before distribution. $15 Cash Donation Bring your own baskets, boxes or carts.

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Correction: In last week’s story on the Memorial Day speech at Luck, part of the story was transposed.

Following is the correct sequence for some of the paragraphs in the story. We apologize for the error.

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CHURCH NEWS Faith Lutheran confi firrmation and baptism

Shown are Pastor Diane Norstad, Gina, Berkley and Aric Tourville.

M o r g a n Camper, who was confirmed June 13, holds her cousin B e r k l e y Tourville, who was baptized that same day.

Faith Lutheran Church in Balsam Lake shared in a special Sunday morning June 13 with the Tourville/Camper extended families.

On that day, Morgan Camper, daughter of Wayne and Angie Camper, affirmed her faith in confirmation and her little cousin Berkley Tourville, son of Gina and Aric Tourville, was baptized. It was a wonderful day of celebration for all. While Pastor Norstad usually carries an infant down the aisle to meet the congregation after the baptism, this time it was fitting that Berkley was introduced by his big cousin Morgan. Shown are the extended Tourville and Camper families. – Photos submitted

RIGHT: Morgan Camper gets some last-minute instructions before her confirmation ceremony.

Wisconsin Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church

Dan and Jaye Lea from Chippewa Falls, members of the musical group from Zion United Methodist Church known as Acoustic Grace, performed Sunday, June 13, at the start of the Wisconsin Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. Jace Lea is the daughter of Jim and Sharon Richison, Siren, and a graduate of Siren High School. – Photos by Nancy Jappe

Pastor Arveda “Freddie” Kirk (center), Frederic, was ordained an elder in the United Methodist Church in a ceremony during the Wisconsin Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. Kirk was sponsored in this position by the Rev. Cathy Hamblin (L) and the Rev. Lucretia Fehrmann. Wisconsin Bishop Linda Lee presided over the ordination ceremony in La Crosse Sunday, June 13.

Byerly awarded the John O'Donnell Memorial Scholarship

Wisconsin Bishop Linda Lee greeted Pastor Paul Foulke and his wife, Kay, from Holy Trinity United Methodist Church, Balsam Lake, during the Wisconsin Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church in La Crosse June 1316. Pastor Foulke is retiring from the ministry, and he and Kay will be moving to Chippewa Falls. Pastor Freddie Kirk from St. Luke’s Church, Frederic, is assuming the pastoral duties for Holy Trinity Church.

Andrew Byerly was the recipient of the $500 John O’Donnell Memorial Scholarship on Sunday, June 20, at St. Luke’s. O’Donnell recognized the importance of education as a focal point in a young person’s life and their future successes. Pictured (L to R): Linda O’Donnell, June O’Donnell and Andrew Byerly. – Photo submitted

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CHURCH NEWS Eternal

Perspectives Sally Bair

National Forgiveness Day The fourth Sunday in June is designated as National Forgiveness Day, promoted by the Center of Awesome Love, an education center in Ohio. The center states, “Forgiveness is a gift of health we give to ourselves. When we forgive, we set ourselves free from … bondage and … control by the other person … to receive love, happiness, joy and peace.”

The center proposes we take time on that day to settle our unresolved problems in this way: ask ourselves why we’re offended, contact the offender, try to restore the relationship, and forgive the person—regardless how harsh the offense is.

I believe we should make every day of the year a day to forgive. The Bible tells us to do that. In Matthew 22, Peter asks the Lord how often he should forgive someone who sins against us. “Up to seven times?” he asks. Jesus answers, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.” (verses 21-22) Jesus then proceeds to tell a parable. A king wanted to settle accounts with his servants. One servant owed millions of dollars and couldn’t pay it. When he begged for mercy, the master forgave him the debt.

But then that servant refused to forgive a man who owed him next to nothing and threw him in prison.

Upon hearing about it, the master punished the servant whom he had forgiven. “Should you not also have had compassion on your fellow servant, just as I had pity on you?” he asked.

We’re like the servant who owed much. When we ask for mercy, as the servant did, we receive cancellation of our sins—or debts. In turn, we are commanded to forgive those who sin against us. That’s difficult because by nature we become offended easily. However, Jesus teaches that we should be reconciled to our offenders before we approach God. The Center of Awesome Love, the medical community, and the Bible all teach that forgiveness frees us from bondage and control by the offender. When we refuse to forgive, we hurt ourselves emotionally, physically, and spiritually.

Jesus, knowing Judas would betray him, humbly washed his feet. Jesus, knowing Peter would deny and forsake him, restored their relationship. Jesus forgave those who crucified him. He forgives us when we humbly ask for his mercy and are willing to forgive others.

Lord, thank you for your mercies which are new every morning, which include your total forgiveness. May each day be a day of forgiving our offenders, no matter how harsh the offenses. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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OBITUARIES Virgil Stanley White

Earl B. Larson

Virgil Stanley White, 64, Baldwin, died June 9, 2010, at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minn.

Virgil was born in the Gillman Township in Pierce County, to LeRoy and Ruby (Rice) White on June 19, 1945. When he was old enough, Virgil served in the Marine Corps with the 3rd Battalion of the 26th Marine Regiment, 5th Marine Division. He proudly served from 1965 to 1969, which included four tours to Vietnam.

He is survived by his son; grandson; brothers and sisters and nephews and nieces.

Services will be held Thursday, July 1, at the Faith and Family Church in Baldwin, at 10 a.m. This will be followed by a burial with full military honors taking place at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner at 3 p.m. Memorials are preferred.

The O’Connell Family Funeral Home and Countryside Crematory, Baldwin, was entrusted with arrangements.

Earl B. Larson of St. Croix Falls, formerly of Lindstrom, Minn., died Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at St. Croix hospital from complications from pulmonary fibrosis and lupus.

Earl was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Helen Larson; brother, Gene Larson, and sister, Arlene Berquist.

He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Donna; son, David of Rotonda West, Fla.; sister, Harriet (Ray) Kirk of Luck; brother, Dale (Karen) Larson of Bloomington, Minn.; sisters-in-law, Gini Larson of Balsam Lake, Sue Andrews of Shoreview, Minn.; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Earl owned and operated Larson’s Shoes in Lindstrom, for 21 years. He was involved with real estate and land development. He was an avid Vikings and Twins fan and looked forward to each season with a Super Bowl or World Series in his sights.

Memorial services were held Tuesday, June 22, at the Grandstrand Funeral Home in Lindstrom. Private interment was in Fairview Cemetery.

The Grandstrand Funeral Home, Lindstrom, was entrusted with arrangements.

Trudy Nylene Tjaden Trudy Nylene Tjaden, 88, died quietly in her home south of Balsam Lake, Thursday evening, June 17, 2010, with her son, Larry, at her side.

Trudy was born Aug. 27, 1921, in Troy Mills, Iowa, to Thelma Aida Wachel and Harold Mulneaux, and raised by her grandparents. She finished the eighth grade and married at the young age of 16 to D. Henderson, purchasing a restaurant with her parents. She also worked in a mental hospital in Iowa for several years.

Trudy moved to the Twin Cities and married Louie Tjaden, working many different jobs in her lifetime. She retired and resided in St. Paul Park, Minn. Trudy moved to Wisconsin 13 years ago to be closer to her son, Larry.

Turdy loved to cook and bake, do cross-stitch, puzzles, read books and spend time with her family. She was a generous person who was loved by her family and will be missed by all her friends and neighbors.

Trudy was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Dale Henderson and Louie Tjaden; sons, Otto L. Tjaden and Sidney J. Tjaden; and brother, Adonis Harold Mulneaux.

She is survived by son, Larry W. (Eileen) Tjaden; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Carol Zimmerman, Austin, Texas, and Kay Norman, Winthrop, Iowa.

There will be no visitation or service as Trudy requested only a cremation and a notification to her friends and family. Her ashes are to be spread in a year at the family property.

The St. Croix Valley Funeral Home/Polk County Cremation Society, St. Croix Falls, was entrusted with arrangements.

Theresa Roberta Chadwick Theresa Roberta Chadwick (Mino-Noodin-nooKwe), 89, Danbury, died June 14, 2010, at Burnett Medical Center in Grantsburg with her family by her bedside.

Theresa was born in Buffalo, N.Y., on Oct. 7, 1920, to Jenny Theresa Keirstead and David Robert Wages (DeVore). She lived most of her life in Connecticut, mainly in Windsor Lucks.

She loved to play cards with anyone daring enough to play with her. Theresa also loved to go to The Hole in the Wall Casino in Danbury. Theresa always put others before her own needs. She never complained about being in pain or sickness, even in her failing hours. She had a comical response to those who visited her in the hospital.

Theresa is preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, George Cripps; brothers, Robert, Edward, Richard and Lawrence Wages; and infant granddaughter, Teri Robin Bruce.

She is survived by her children, Lawrence Chadwick, Glorice (Walter) Hills, Rita Joy (Sander) Staples, Sandra (Fred) Bullis and her dear friend Joan Cobenais and Judy. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and one bundle of joy, Landon Micheal, her great-great grandbaby.

A traditional Native American funeral was held on Friday, June 18, at the Danbury Tribal Hall. Her final resting place will be at the Danbury Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

The Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

Shirley Ann Lund Shirley Ann Lund, 74, Luck, died peacefully on Thursday, June 17, 2010, at the Cumberland Memorial Hospital.

Shirley was born in Chicago, Ill., on or about Sept. 1, 1935. Her birth parents were unknown, but she was adopted by loving parents, William and Lea Von Rowe. She graduated from high school in LaGrange, Ill. In 1957, she was married to Orville Neinas; and had two sons, Randy and Tim. They divorced in 1962.

In 1964, she married Lloyd Lund. Lloyd adopted Randy and Tim and two more children were born through this marriage, Robin and Tom. They lived on the family farm until 1993. At the time of her death she was a resident of the Cumberland Extended Care Unit.

Shirley was very active in her church; she taught Sunday school for many years, was involved in her WELCA circle, was the church secretary for a time and the church organist for over 40 years.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd; son, Randy; her parents and brothers, Warren and Hubert.

Shirley is survived by her children, Tim (Jodie) Lund of Elk River, Minn., Robin (Mark) Arneson of Hudson and Tom (Tammy) Lund of New Richmond; 10 grandchildren, Eric (Brenda) Lund of Deer Park, Shaun (Anna) Lund of Osceola, Christopher Lund of Frederic, Adrianna Lund of Elk River, Minn., Jeremy Lund of Cameron, Tomi Eley of Luck, Jared, Alex and Michaela Arneson of Hudson and Noah Lund of New Richmond; six great-grandchildren, and many friends.

Funeral services were held at Bone Lake Lutheran Church, rural Luck, on Tuesday, June 22, with the Rev. Mary Ann Bowman officiating. Music was provided by pianist Sue Saarem and soloist Dana Paulsen.

Private family interment will be in the Bone Lake Cemetery.

As information is updated it can be found on the Web sites: www.rowefh.com and www.wicremationcenter. com or call Bruce Rowe at 715-472-2444.

Rowe Funeral Home of Luck and the Northwest Wisconsin Cremation Center in Milltown have been entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Carol Andrews Carol Andrews, 70, Siren, died June 20, 2010.

Memorial service will be Friday, June 25, at 2 p.m. (visitation 1 – 2 p.m.) at Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Homes, Webster. A full obituary will be published at a later date. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Homes, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

LeRoy C. Anderson LeRoy C. Anderson, San Antonio, Texas, died June 8, 2010, in San Antonio, Texas, from cancer.

Memorial services will be Saturday, July 3, at 11 a.m., at East Lincoln Alliance Church, 735 70th Ave. CTH J, Amery, with a graveside service at 3 p.m., at West Sweden Cemetery, 3446 CTH W, Frederic. Pastor Randy Schussman will be officiating.

Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery was entrusted with arrangements.

Friends may sign an online guest book at www.williamsonwhite.com.

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OBITUARIES Douglas L. Klatt Douglas L. Klatt, 80, of Turtle Lake, formerly of Hudson, died suddenly on June 17, 2010, at United Hospital in St. Paul, Minn.

Douglas Lawrence Klatt was born Nov. 17, 1929, in Deer Park, the son of Otto and Elsie (Kennetz) Klatt and then moved with his family to Clear Lake when he was 4 years old. Doug grew up in the Clear Lake area and graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1948. He worked for a short time installing power lines in Missouri, North Dakota and Tennessee before being drafted into the U.S. Army in 1951. After Doug was honorably discharged from the military in 1952, he was married to Donna E. Schramski on Oct. 10, 1953, at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Turtle Lake. Together, they lived in Hudson and Clear Lake before settling in North Hudson where they raised six children, Deborah, Deanne, Douglas, David, Denise and Danny. Doug worked at the Ford plant in St. Paul, Minn., for 32 years,0 retiring as a supervisor in 1984. He moved to Turtle Lake in 1985 and has lived there ever since. During his retirement, Doug worked as a groundskeeper at the Hudson Golf Course and for 18 years at the Clear Lake Golf Course as a manager, and later as a greens keeper. In addition to golf, Doug loved bowling, hunting and fishing. He also loved watching sports and was an avid Packer, Brewer and Badger fan. Doug was an active member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Turtle Lake and a member of the Knights of Columbus.

He was preceded in death by his grandson, Joey Klatt; parents, Otto and Elsie Klatt; three sisters, Joanne Plozay, Barb Decker and Eileen Larson.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 57 years, Donna Klatt of Turtle Lake; sons and daughters, Deborah (William) Oberg of Hudson, Deanne (Jeff) Fox of Roberts, Douglas J. (Sandra) Klatt of N. Hudson, David (Janell) Klatt of N. Hudson, Denise (Merk) Pieper of Woodbury, Minn. and Danny (Michelle) Klatt of N. Hudson; eight grandchildren, Justin (Leigh) Klatt, Michelle Fox, Matt Fox, Nik (Nikki) Klatt, Cody Klatt, Jeff Klatt, Abby Klatt and Megan Klatt; brothers and sisters, Dick (Olive) Klatt of Centuria, Ken (Bev) Klatt of Clear Lake, Shirley (Tom) Higgins of Somerset, Wendel (Jan) Klatt of Hudson, Marlin (Earlene) Klatt of Clayton, Duane (Pauline) Klatt of Wausau, Arnie (Laurene) Klatt of Clear Lake and Sharon Kuhl (Don Wilson) of Tomah; nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial was at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Turtle Lake on Tuesday, June 22, at 11 a.m.

Celebrant was Fr. David Lusson with music by Kathy Turba. Casket bearers were Justin Klatt, Michelle Fox, Matt Fox, Nik Klatt, Cody Klatt, Jeff Klatt, Abby Klatt and Megan Klatt. Honorary casket bearers were Leigh Klatt and Nikki Klatt.

Interment was at the Clear Lake Cemetery in Clear Lake, with military honors by the Clear Lake Area Veterans Honor Guard.

The Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home of Clear Lake was entrusted with arrangements.

Glenwood A. “Glen” Flodin Glenwood A. “Glen” Flodin, 79, a resident of Frederic, died peacefully June 18, 2010, at Burnett Medical Center Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg.

Glen was born on May 24, 1931 to Norbert and Ruby Flodin. He was a truck driver prior to his active military duty. He served in the Korean War by enlisting Jan. 25, 1952, and was honorably discharged on March 4, 1957.

His commendations while enlisted were combat infantry badge-Par 41 GO 224 Hq 38th Inf Reft APO 248, Korean Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars and United Nations Service Medal.

When he returned home, he worked for Tjader and Ellis for over 20 years. He married Carilyn J. Anderson on June 26, 1954. They were blessed with two sons and two daughters.

The couple lived in Siren for a number of years while Glen worked as a heavy-duty construction operator.

Later the family moved to a dairy farm north of Penta Hill. They lived there until Carilyn’s death in 1985. Glen then purchased a home in Frederic in November of 1992, where he lived until a surgery was needed in the spring of 2010. After his surgery, he entered the Continuing Care Center and resided there until his death.

He is survived by his children, Penny (Bill) Chapman of Lewis, Terri (Glen) Skifstad of Grantsburg, Dan (Cindy) Flodin of Siren and Darrell (Diana) Flodin of Luck; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Rodney (Myla) Flodin of Mora, Minn., Donald (Brenda) Flodin of Laramie, Wyo., and Norman (Pat) Flodin of Milltown; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Glen was preceded in death by his wife of 31 years, Carilyn; his parents; sister and brother-in-law, Delores (Owen) Fristed; grandson, Cory Chapman; and nephew, Michael Fristed.

Memorial services will be held Thursday, June 24, at 5 p.m. (visitation at 4:30 p.m.) at the Frederic Evangelical Free Church. Interment will be held at Viola Lake Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to the family. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Homes, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

Ronald James Demars

Mildred Alice Snow

Ronald James Demars, 80, died peacefully in the Spooner Nursing Home on June 15, 2010, after a long battle with kidney disease and Parkinson’s.

Ron was born on June 30, 1929, in Virginia, Minn.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Eilene Demar; and sister, Jackie Demars.

Ron is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ann; daughters, Rhonda (Steve) Demars, Trudy Demars, Julie (Rich) Handrahan and Therese Demars; son, Chris (Lisa) Demars; sister, Gay (Terry) Hall; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

There will be a private memorial service at a later date.

Mildred Alice Snow, 73, Webster, died of natural causes at her home on June 13, 2010. She was born on Easter Sunday, March 28, 1937.

During her lifetime, Millie (no one but her mother was allowed to call her Mildred) was many things to many people.

As a young child during the Depression she worked hard to help support her family, shining shoes with a little box she made herself, mowing lawns, shoveling snow and everything else she could think of to help. She attended the University of Minnesota as a history and philosophy major where she also lettered in track and field, dance and swimming.

After college, she moved to San Francisco, Calif. There she worked for Del Monte Foods and Macys, writing the profit and loss statement that was later adopted by the entire company. She trained for the Olympic trials in javelin and shot put. She raced stock cars, never coming in less than second. She logged over 200 parachute jumps. She flew fixed wing planes and took helicopter flying lessons. She sailed boats, raised a zoo full of animals, sold freelance articles and photos, sang the lead in several musicals, chaperoned a goodwill musical tour in Europe, started and sold several successful businesses. In 1982, she founded the International Communication Learning Institute which has helped hundreds of thousands of children learn to read and write and will continue on in perpetuity due to her wisdom and foresight.

Millie was preceded in death by her mother, Cora Mattice White; her biological father, Allen Sinclair Clatworthy; her eternal father, Maurice White; sister, Patricia Dale Llona.

She is survived by her brother, Howard Dale; son, Bryan (Sandi) Snow and their children Rebecca, Nathaniel, Daniel, Kimberly and Sarah; daughter, Anne DeArden and her children Hal, CJ, Ephia and Chris; daughter, Marcel Snow and her children Jenifer, Kristina and Josh; daughter, Linda (Chuck) Snow Wilhelmi and their children Elizabeth and Lauren; daughter, Monique Snow; daughter, Elizabeth (Scott) Snow Newgard and their children David Keith, Hailey Mil, Caitlin and Chase; 17 great-grandchildren and many friends.

Services were held Saturday, June 19, at Askov Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints with Paul Paulsen presiding. Interment followed at the Oak Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bryan Snow, Nathaniel Snow, Daniel Snow, Hal Snow, CJ Snow and Christian Golightly. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Homes, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

James L. Degner James L. Degner, 54, Anchorage, Alaska, died June 16, 2010.

He was born April 12, 1956, in Winamac, Ind., to John and Leona Degner. The family moved to Wisconsin in 1957, and James graduated from Shell Lake High School in 1974. He served in the U. S. Army then moved to Alaska, working at different jobs and enjoyed hiking, camping, flying and model trains.

He is survived by sisters Sherry (Gene) Kasten, Spooner, Ruth (John) Hartzell, Washburn, Bonnie (Dave) Fox, Amery, and Debra Degner, Spooner; brothers Don (Kim) Degner, Augusta, Ga., Tom (Barb) Degner, Shell Lake, Raymond (Jacque) Degner, Los Altos, Calif., Bill (Barb) Degner, Osceola, Steve (Linda) Degner, Shell Lake, and Kevin (Lori) Degner, Lexington, N.C.; several nieces and nephews; friends and co-workers at Johnson Tire in Anchorage.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

James N. McNaughton James Neil McNaughton, 68, Marco Island, Fla., and Balsam Lake, died in his home in Balsam Lake on Friday, June 18, 2010, with his loving family at his side.

James was born on Dec. 8, 1941 to Reginald and Delores McNaughton and was raised in New Brighton, Minn. He graduated from high school in New Brighton in 1959 and then enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served his country for several years in the Navy Submarine Service. After serving in the Navy, he returned to the Twin Cities where he raised his two children with his wife, Carol. Jim worked in the tool and die industry for many years, starting as a punch operator and earning his way to vice president of Thomas Engineering.

In 1985, James married Carmen Brookshaw and the couple resided in the Minnetonka, Minn., area. In 1987, they moved to Santa Barbara, Calif., where they started Interplex Stamping Inc. They retired in 1993, but remained residing on the West Coast and also residing at their lake home in Balsam Lake. In 2001, the couple made their home on Marco Island, Fla., and they also continued to enjoy their home in Balsam Lake during their retirement.

James loved spending time with his family and friends, golfing, fishing and boating on Balsam Lake. He was a member of the Marco Lutheran Church where he was the board chair of the Marco Lutheran Foundation, chairperson of the Hideaway Beach Golf Committee and a member of the NRA as well as many other activities and services.

James is survived by his wife, Carmen Brookshaw of Marco Island, Fla.; son, Patrick (Lisa) McNaughton of Plymouth, Minn.; daughter, Jamie (Greg Erickson) McNaughton of River Falls; stepson, Jeff (Judy) Brookshaw of River Falls; stepdaughter, Brenda (Jeffery) Weber; and stepson, Daniel (Lisa Taylor) Brookshaw of Ellsworth; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins and other loving family and friends.

James was preceded in death by his parents, Delores and Reginald; sisters, Jan, Marge and Sharon.

Funeral services were held at Faith Lutheran Church in Balsam Lake, Tuesday, June 22. Pastor Diane Norstad and Pastor Kevin Koenig officiated the service. Music was provided by special friends of the family.

James was laid to rest at the Poplar Hills Cemetery in Rock Elm. Casket bearers were Bob Carlson, Dick Johnson, Chuck Torrence, Jere C. Briggs, Bob Rasmussen and Chuck McBrayer.

Memorials preferred to Faith Lutheran Church, Marco Island Lutheran Church and the American Cancer Society. To express online condolences, please visit www.kolstadfamilyfuneralhome.com.

The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Beth Jane Olson Beth Jane Olson, 88, Amery, formerly of St. Croix Falls, died June 17, 2010, at the Amery Regional Medical Center.

Beth was born Sept. 27, 1921, to Fremont and Catherine Schnur in Balsam Lake. She married Dr. DeForest Olson in 1943 and they lived in St. Croix Falls. She loved raising her three boys and spreading her kindness.

She was preceded in death by her husband, DeForest.

She is survived by her sons, Theodore, Robert (Sue) and Richard (Joy); grandchildren, Derek (Denise) Olson, Alicia (Nathan) Brenna, Teresa Olson, Heather Olson, John Olson and Willie Olson; and great-grandchildren, Alivia Olson-Brenna, Ty Brenna and Elle Brenna.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 22, 2010, at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Balsam Lake.

Interment followed the service at the St. Croix Falls Cemetery in St. Croix Falls.

The Edling Funeral Home, St. Croix Falls, was entrusted with arrangements.

Gladys Katherine Mullenbach Gladys Katherine Mullenbach, 92, a resident of Amery, died at her home in Amery with her family at her side on Friday, June 18, 2010.

Gladys was born Dec. 24, 1917.

Gladys is survived by her daughter, Sharon Sweeney of Amery; grandchildren, Scott (Melanie) Hatten of Luck, Denise (Greg) Greene of Amery; great-grandchildren, Cody, Amanda, Casey, Josh, McKenna; nieces, nephews, cousins and other loving family and friends.

Gladys was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Albert; brother, Gerald “Sonny”; granddaughters, Elizabeth and Amy in infancy.

Funeral service will be held at the First Lutheran Church in Amery on Saturday, June 26, at 11 a.m. The family will greet visitors at the church one hour prior.

Gladys will be laid to rest next to her husband, Albert, at a later date at the Amery Cemetery.

To express online condolences, please visit www.kolstadfamilyfuneralhome.com/ The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.

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CHURCH NEWS Young adults can’t succeed if living with mom and dad QUESTION: I’m twenty-two years old and am still living at home. It’s driving me nuts. My folks are in my face every day. They want me to get a fulltime job ‘cause I only work part time at a convenience store. Why can’t they get off my case and leave me alone?

DR. DOBSON: With all respect, I think it’s time for you to pack. Many young adults like you continue to hang around the house because they don’t know what to do next. That is a recipe for trouble.

Your mother and father can’t help “parenting” you if you remain under their noses. To them, it seems like only yesterday since you were born. They find it difficult to think of you as an adult.

The way you live probably irritates them, too. They hate your messy room, which would require a tetanus shot just to walk through. They don’t like your music. They go to bed early and arise with the sun; you keep the same hours as hamsters. You drive the family car like you’ve been to Kamikaze Driving School.

They want you to get a job – go to school – do something. Every day brings a new argument – a new battle. When things deteriorate to that point, it’s time to get

Focus on the Family Dr. James Dobson out.

••• QUESTION: I’ve heard that we forget more than 80 percent of what we learn.

When you consider the cost of getting an education, I wonder why we put all that effort into examinations, textbooks, homework and years spent in boring classrooms. Is education really worth what we invest in it?

DR. DOBSON: In fact, it is. There are many valid reasons for learning, even if forgetting will take its usual toll. First, one of the important functions of the learning process is the self-discipline and self-control that it fosters. Good students learn to follow directions, carry out assignments and channel their mental faculties. Second, even if the facts and concepts can’t be recalled, the individual knows they exist and where to find them.

He or she can retrieve the information if needed. Third, old learning makes new learning easier. Each mental exercise gives us more associative cues with

which to link future ideas and concepts, and we are changed for having been through the process of learning. Fourth, we don’t really forget everything that is beyond the reach of our memories. The information is stored in the brain and will return to consciousness when properly stimulated. And fifth, we are shaped by the influence of intelligent and charismatic people who taught us.

I wish there were an easier, more efficient process for shaping human minds than the slow and painful experience of education. But until a “learning pill” is developed, the old-fashioned approach will have to do.

••• QUESTION: Our 14-year-old recently came to my husband and me to say, “I’m pregnant.” Nothing has ever upset us more than hearing those words. What should our attitude toward her be now?

DR. DOBSON: Responding to a teenage pregnancy is one of the most difficult trials parents are ever asked to face.

When the news breaks, it’s reasonable to feel anger at the girl who has brought this humiliation and pain into her life. How dare this kid do something so stupid and hurtful to herself and the entire family!

Once you have caught your breath, however, a more rational and loving response is appropriate. This is no time for

recrimination. Your daughter needs your understanding and wisdom now more than ever. She’ll face many important decisions in the next few months, and you can’t afford to alienate yourselves from her.

If you can summon a measure of strength and love at this stressful time, you should be able to create the bond that often develops between those who have survived a crisis together.

••• 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; 816-581-7500

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News from the Pews at Pilgrim Lutheran Church FREDERIC – This past Sunday was the fourth Sunday after Pentecost. Mary Lou’s prelude was some toe-tapping music on the keyboard. One of the songs sung by the congregation was the old spiritual “I’ve Got Peace Like a River.”

All children are invited to vacation Bible school which starts Sunday, June 27, beginning at 4 p.m. and ending at 6 p.m.

VBS will continue on Monday, June 28, from 12:30 to 3 p.m.; Tuesday, June 29, from 12:30 to 3 and the final day will be Wednesday, June 30, from 12:30 until 3 p.m. The students can ride the bus from summer school and the bus will drop

them off at the front of the church. The students can be picked up at about 3 p.m. each day. All children from preschool through sixth grade are encouraged to join the ranch and can register by calling the church at 715-327-8012 or just show up.

There is a suggested donation of $10 per student or $20 per family or this donation can be waived. The Christian Education team is busy making final preparations for VBS. The theme this year will be Saddle Ridge Ranch, where kids will be ridin’ the range and roundin’ up questions like: “What is God’s plan for me?” and “How can I be like Jesus?” At the end of the day,

they’ll discover that God’s word has all the answers. Scripture: James 1:5 “Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without criticizing, and it will be given to him.” The motto will be – Need answers?

Ask God! The students will have a great time singing, creating crafts and playing games and many activities will be designed to help the students grow in their faith and service to God. The next book club choice is “The Last Lecture,” by Randy Pausch. Copies of the book are on reserve at the Frederic Public Library so any and all who would like to

join the club are more than welcome to join their lively group for discussion. The club will meet on Wednesday, June 30, at 6:30 p.m. in the lower fireside room of the church to discuss the book.

Pilgrim invites everyone to join them for Sunday morning worship services and the time has changed to 9 a.m. for the summer months. For more information about the church, call the church office at 715-327-8012 or go to their Web site www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org. - submitted

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Webster, Wis. 715-866-4100 Days • 715-866-8364 Eves.

CUSHING CUSHING COOPERATIVE SOCIETY Feed Mill - Grain Dept.

Cushing, Wis. 715-648-5215

Any area business wishing to help sponsor the church listings should contact the Leader at 715-327-4236.

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ChurchDIRECTORY Directory CHURCH ADVENTIST

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST - FREDERIC

609 Benson Road; Pastor Curtis Denney Sat. Worship 11 a.m.; Sabbath Schl. 9:30 a.m.

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE VALLEY

Senior Pastor Bob Morton 1259 Hwy. 35 S., St. Croix Falls Sunday Worship: 9 & 11 a.m.

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

WORD OF LIFE CHURCH

Meeting in homes. Elders: Cliff Bjork, Jon Zens, 715-483-1357 and 715-755-3048 Sun. Fellowship - 10 a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

LUTHERAN

LUTHERAN

BALSAM LUTHERAN CHURCH

1115 Mains Crossing, 1/2 Mile South Hwy. 8 On 110th St.; 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. School 8:15 a.m.; Sun. Worship - 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 & Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Traditional Service 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 Exploring Prayer 8:15 a.m.; Adult Bible Study 8:30 a.m.; Wor. 9:30 a.m.; Fellowship 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 Sun.; Wor. 9 a.m.; Sun. School 9 a.m.

FAITH LUTHERAN - BALSAM LAKE

faithlutheran@lakeland.ws Pastor Diane Norstad 715-485-3800; CTH I & Mill Street Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:40 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st & last Sundays

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 Worship 8:30 a.m.; Sunday School & 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 Interim Pastor Julie Brenden 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 Worship Serv. 9 a.m.; Sat. Worship. 7 p.m.

LAKETOWN LUTHERAN - CUSHING

Pastor Dorothy Sandahl Sun. Wor. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:30 a.m.

LUCK LUTHERAN

510 Foster Ave. E. Office 715-472-2605; Home 715-472-8424 Sun. Wor. Serv. 10:30 a.m.; Mon. Wor. Serv. 6:30 p.m.

MILLTOWN LUTHERAN

113 W. Main St.. W., Phone 715-825-2453 Pastor Danny G. Wheeler 9:15 a.m. Worship

NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Pastor Emory Johnson 685 W. State Road 70, Grantsburg 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.; Sunday 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” Sunday Worship - 9:15 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sunday 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.

Pastor Gerald Heinecke Phone 715-327-8608; Church Phone 715-866-7191 Sunday Worship - 10 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 Worship - 9 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org

REDEEMER EV. LUTHERAN

(Wisconsin Synod) Pastor Gene DeVries 200 N. Adams St., St. Croix Falls Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 8:30 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN (Wis. Synod)

350 Michigan Ave., Centuria Sun. Worship - 10:45 a.m.; Sun. School - 10 a.m.

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN - LUCK 1614 CTH, North Luck Office Ph.715-472-2605; Dial-A-Devotion 715-472-2345 Sunday 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

Pastor Gerald Heinecke Home 715-327-8608; Church 715-866-7191 Sunday Worship Service - 8 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

TRINITY LUTHERAN - FALUN

Hwy. 70 East, 715-689-2271, Pastor: Carl Heidel Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Communion -Every Sunday

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN OSCEOLA

300 Seminole Ave. (CTH M) Mark Kock, Pastor, 715-294-2828 Sunday Worship at 9 a.m.; Fellowship Bible Class at 10:15 a.m.

WEST DENMARK LUTHERAN

Pastors Mike & Linda Rozumalski 1 mi. west of Luck on N, 2478 170th St., Luck Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.; Fellowship following service

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - ELCA

Rev. Rexford D. Brandt 447 180th St., Osceola, 715-294-2936 Sunday Worship 9 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 Sunday Worship - 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. Worship 11 a.m.; Sun. School 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 School 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.

Sunday 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.; Sunday 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. School 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Worship 10:30 p.m.; Elevator provided, welcome

SIREN COVENANT

Pastor Dave Guertin 7686 Lofty Pines Drive, Siren, 715-349-5601 Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

UNITED COVENANT - CLEAR LAKE

Pastor Gary Tonn 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

BAPTIST

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST - BALSAM LK. Pastor David Sollitt 715-857-5411 or 715-268-2651 Worship Service - 9 a.m.; Sunday School-10:15 a.m.

EUREKA BAPTIST

2393 210th Ave., St. Croix Falls Pastor Willis Christenson, 715-483-9464 Sunday School - 10 a.m.; Worship Service - 11 a.m.

FAITH FELLOWSHIP

Hwy. 35 and CTH N., Luck Bill McEachern Pastor, 715-485-3973 Sun. Bible study - 9 a.m.; Sun. Wor. - 10 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - AMERY

131 Broadway St., 715-268-2223; www.fbcamery.org Pastor Charlie Butt, Lead Pastor; Nick Buda, Assoc. Pastor of Family Ministries 1st Sunday Service: 9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.; Nursury available; Sun. School for Pre-K to 5th; Sun. School for Jr./Sr. high meet in teen center 2nd Sunday Service: 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.; Nursery available; Children’s church ages 3-4

FIRST BAPTIST - FALUN

Pastor Kevin Miller Associate Pastor Roger Inouye Sunday School - (all ages) - 9:30 a.m.

Church Serv. - 10:45 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - MILLTOWN

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.

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES

FIRST BAPTIST - TAYLORS FALLS, MN

Pastor Martin Weigand - 715-294-3489 Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Adult Bible Class 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

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.

Located across from elemen. school on West St., Pastor, Dr. Kevin Schumann; 651-465-7171 Sun. Morn. - Sun. School for all ages - 9 a.m.

Morn. Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.

ZION LUTHERAN - MARKVILLE

SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY

FIRST BAPTIST - WEBSTER

ZION LUTHERAN - EAST FARMINGTON (WELS )

Pastor Tim Faust Worship - 11 a.m.; Sun. School - 10 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st & 3rd Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - TRADE LAKE

Interim Pastor Julie Brenden 715-327-8384, 715-327-8090 Fellowship - 10:30 a.m., Sun. Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays

PRESBYTERIAN

PRESBYTERIAN

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

Rev. Bruce Brooks - 715-483-3550 719 Nevada St. , (between Simonson & Tower Roads) , St. Croix Falls Worship - 10 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sun. Schl. - Child.- 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - Adults 8:45 a.m.; Communion 1st Sunday

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 SCHEDULE

Pastor: Rev. Dennis M. Mullen, 715-327-8119 St. Dominic: Sat. 4:30 p.m.; Sun. 10:30 a.m.

Immaculate Conception: Sat. 6:30 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 a.m. Call the office for daily & holy day Mass times

ST. ANNE PARISH

Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-247-3310 139 Church Hill Rd., Somerset Mass Sun. 8:30 a.m.; Wed. 9 a.m.

Sacrament of Penance Sun. 8 a.m.

Church Phone 715-866-4111; Rev. Merrill Olson - Pastor Sun. School - 9:30 a.m.; Wor. - 10:45 a.m (Nursery Provided)

GRACE CHURCH OF OSCEOLA “The Cure for the Common Church”

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

Pastor Doug McConnell Youth Pastor Chris Radtke At Grantsburg High School, 715-463-5794 Sun. Serv. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST

Pastor Andy McDaniel, 715-327-8402 Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Wor. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.; www.tradelakebaptistchurch.org

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST - WEBSTER

Minister Garret Derouin, 715-866-7157 Musky & Birch St., Avail. in office 9 a.m. - noon, Tues.-Fri.; Sun. Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

WESLEYAN

WESLEYAN

WOODLAND WESLEYAN

Dairyland - Rev. Andrea Wittwer 715-244-3649 Sunday School - 10 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

FULL GOSPEL

FULL GOSPEL

WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

Pastor Dan Slaikeu 4 mi. SE of Grantsburg on Williams Rd. 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 Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church, 28005 Old Towne Rd., Chisago Lakes, MN hcomm.org Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

NAZARENE

NAZARENE

CALVARY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

510 S. Vincent, St. Croix Falls Pastor 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 Adult Bible Service 9 a.m.; Services: Sun. 10 a.m.; Sunday School during church service.

NONDENOMINATIONAL

NONDENOMINATIONAL

CENTERPOINT CHURCH “Come as you are”

Pastor Dick Enerson, www.centerpointstcroix.com, 715-294-1833, Meeting at SCF High Schl. - Main entrance 740 Maple Drive, St. Croix Falls Sunday Worship 10 - 11:15 a.m.

NEW LIFE COMMUNITY - AMERY

Interim Pastor Craig Jorgenson Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Children’s Church: K to 6th Grade

NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY

Meets at Dresser Elem. School, Dresser Pastor Michael Brand, 715-417-2468 Adult Class 9 a.m.; Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 9:45 a.m.; Nursery available

NEW WINE CHURCH - CENTURIA 309 5th Street, , 715-338-2751 Pastors Randy and Pam Stone Sunday 10 a.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m.

NORTHERN PINES FRIENDS WORSHIP GROUP 715-733-0481 or 715-733-0480 for time of meeting.

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

722 Seminole Ave., Osceola Pastor Dr. Kent Haralson; 715-294-4222 or 715-755-3454; info@gracechurchosceola.com Sun.: Praise & Worship Serv. 9 am., Adult Bible Study 10:45 a.m., Children’s Sun. School 10:45 a.m.

RIVER VALLEY CHRISTIAN

GRACE BAPTIST - GRANTSBURG

ST. PETER’S COMMUNITY CHURCH

716 S. Robert St., Grantsburg, 715-463-5699 Sr. Pastor Brad Moore David Ahlquist, Assoc. Pastor Sun. Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School 11 a.m.

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.

“Faith on Purpose” (Love God, Love People...period) faithonpurpose.org CTH F, Dresser, 715-483-2911 Pastor’s res./office Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

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GROWN UPS (PG-13)

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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Daily: 1:25, 3:25, 5:25, 7:25, 9:25

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Fri. - Thurs: 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00 & 9:00 p.m.

held at

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7,000 lbs.

9,000 lbs.

12,000 lbs.

15,000 lbs.

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715-472-8107 office 800-500-2936 toll-free 22854A N1-07

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10,000 lbs.

12,000 lbs.

15,000 lbs.

Rated PG-13, 117 Minutes.

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DIESEL

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7,000 lbs. and over

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12,000 lbs.

15,000 lbs.

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8,000 lbs.

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Frederic Public Libray is having a fundraiser for the Frederic pool.

Rated G, 103 Minutes.

Fri. - Thurs: 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00 & 9:00 p.m.

Eliminator “THE WILD ROSE”

Indian Creek, WI

Tickets and information available at the Frederic Public Library.

For information call 715-327-4979

Senior Financial Consultant

FARM TRACTOR TRUCK PULL

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715-463-2370

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will be celebrating their

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June 25 - July 1

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JUNE 23, 2010 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NORTHERN CURRENTS, SECTION B - PAGE 27

Family Days

2010

During Family Days weekend, the Frederic Arts Group displayed Art Medley boxes at their new headquarters, the former American Legion Hall on Lake Avenue. The six-inch by six-inch boxes, created by area artists and anyone who wanted to participate, will be on display throughout the summer.

All photos by Becky Amundson

Coon Lake Park is the center of activity each year during the Family Days celebration. Volleyball, softball and three-on-three basketball tournaments, along with games, music, food and a fishing contest, make it a busy place.

Maria Ammend celebrates after finding the hidden medalliion in the Frederic Family Days Amazing Race on Saturday. She, along with husband, Dave and daughter, Maddie, were the Triple A team in the search for the prize. Participants in the Amazing Race were (photo at right L to R) back row: David Schneider and Beth Bartlett; middle row: Gavin Schneider, Julia Buck, Dylan Strait, Harli Kelton and Jori Braden; front row: Dave Ammend, Maddie Ammend, Maria Ammend and Brenton Nelson. Missing from the photo is Michelle Harkness. The Ammends won a $50 U.S. Savings Bond from U.S. Bank and a Limited Edition SIlver Dollar (inset photo) from Bremer Bank.

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Photo by Gary King

Coming events

Happenings in the Upper St. Croix Valley communities

SEND YOUR COMING EVENTS ITEMS TO: INTER-COUNTY LEADER, BOX 490, FREDERIC, WI 54837 OR E-MAIL the-leader@centurytel.net

JUNE

St. Croix Falls

• Visit with Dennis Weidemann at the library, 6:30 p.m., 715-483-1777.

THURSDAY/24

JULY

Balsam Lake

• Infant/child CPR class at the Red Cross office, 5:309:30 p.m., 715-485-3025.

THURS.-SUN./1-4

Milltown

Balsam Lake

• Rep. Hraychuck’s listening session at the library, noon1 p.m., 888-529-0028.

• Freedom Festival.

Siren

THURSDAY/1

• Ruby’s Pantry at 24534 Hwy. 35/70. Doors open 4:30 p.m., distribution 5-6:30 p.m.

• The Klawitter Family and The O.K. Wingnutz at Crooked Lake Park orchestra shell, 7-9 p.m., 715-3498399, www.visitsiren.com.

Siren

• Northland Beekeepers meeting at the government center, 7 p.m., 715-866-8816 or 715-327-5525.

• Country Classic at Crooked Lake Park orchestra shell, 7-9 p.m., 715-349-8399, www.visitsiren.com.

St. Croix Falls

FRIDAY/2

• Historical society to meet at city hall, topic, Lamar, 7 p.m.

Siren

FRI. & SAT./25 & 26

• Fish fry at Burnett Moose Lodge, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 715349-5923.

A&H

St. Croix Falls

• Trash & treasure sale at Lakeside Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Outside tent 8 a.m.

• Atlantis Quartet at the Overlook Deck, 6:30 p.m., musicontheoverlook.com.

Osceola

SAT. & SUN./3 & 4

• “Mr. Murdle’s Large Heart,” at Artbarn Theatre, 7 p.m., 715-294-2787, www.stcroixartbarn.com.

FRIDAY/25 Luck

• Rep. Hraychuck’s listening session at the library, noon1 p.m., 888-529-0028.

Siren

• Fish fry at Burnett Moose Lodge, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 715349-5923.

St. Croix Falls

• Kids Night at the Overlook Deck, 6:30 p.m., musicontheoverlook.com.

FRI.-SUN./25-27 Danbury

• Yellow River Echoes: A Fur Trade Living History Experience at the Fort, 715-866-8890, www.theforts.org.

SAT. & SUN./26 & 27 Milltown

• Book sale at the library. Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. noon-2 p.m., 715-825-2313.

Rice Lake

• Steam & Gas Engine Club Show at Hungry Hollow showgrounds. Gates open at 7 a.m., 715-234-8423.

SATURDAY/26 A&H

Siren

• Freedom Day Celebration, 715-349-8399.

Steady rains have created a bayou in some areas of forest in Polk County. - Photo by Gregg Westigard

Grantsburg

• Full Moon Series at Crex Meadows, 7-8:30 p.m.

Luck

• Help keep the Ice Age Trail maintained. Meet at Straight Lake Park, 9 a.m., 715-472-3348.

McKinley

Osceola

• Community Homestead’s 11th-annual pig roast folk dance fundraiser, 3-9 p.m., 715-294-3038, Christine.elmquist@communityhomestead.org.

Siren

• Burnett County Lakes & Rivers Assoc. meeting at the county building, 9 a.m.

• Siren Lion/Lioness yard sale donation drop-off day at their building, 9 a.m.-noon, 715-349-2400.

St. Croix Falls

Clear Lake

Webster

Danbury

SUNDAY/27

Frederic

• Sterling Settlers Picnic at the community center, noon, 715-488-2320.

• Two by Four at Skonewood Christian Retreat Center, 7 p.m.

• Relay for Life golf tournament, 2-man scramble at Yellow Lake Golf Course. Registration noon-1 p.m. Tee time 1 p.m., 715-866-4409.

• GST performs at Coon Lake bandstand, 7:30 p.m., GSTjazz.com, Fredericarts.org.

Amery

• The Polk County Republican Party’s monthly Pints & Politics at Tippy Canoes, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

• Fun Run/Walk Breast Cancer 3-Day Fundraiser at the community center. Registration 8:30-9 a.m. Start 9:15 a.m.

• Classic car & street rod show at White-Tail Wilderness, 715-866-8276.

• Demo derby at Park Chalet, 2 p.m., 715-607-0547.

MONDAY/28

Milltown

Amery

• “The Northern Lakes Film Series” at the Northern Lakes Center for the Arts, 7:30 p.m., 715-268-6811.

• Lions Club chicken barbecue at the old high school, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

• Rep. Hraychuck’s listening session at the library, 5-6 p.m., 888-529-0028.

• The German Club will meet at the senior center, 7 p.m., 715-268-8706.

• Trinity Lutheran Church garage sale, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

• Auditions for two plays at Festival Theatre. Registration required. Ages 12 and up. 715-483-3387, boxoffice@festivaltheatre.org.

• Sunflower Daze at Sacred Hearts Church, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Webster

Cushing

Danbury

• Wild rice pancake breakfast at the Fort, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 715-866-8890, www.theforts.org.

Osceola

TUESDAY/29

SATURDAY/3 Balsam Lake

• Freedom Fest craft fair.

• Annual book sale at the library, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

• White elephant sale and bake sale at Faith Lutheran Church, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Clam Falls

• Pancake breakfast at the Clam Falls Lutheran Church, 8-11 a.m. Bake, craft & plant sale 8-11 a.m.

Danbury

• Ruby’s Pantry at the town maintenance shop, $15 donation. Open 9:30 a.m., distribution 10-11:30 a.m.

• Danbury Days parade on Main Street.

Indian Creek

• Lorain Fire Department’s Farm Tractor, Truck Pull, Super mods. 11 a.m.; trucks 2 p.m., 715-653-2649/2566.

Grantsburg

SUNDAY/4

Luck

• Wild rice pancake breakfast at the Fort, 8 a.m.12:30 p.m., 715-866-8890, www.theforts.org.

Webster

• Pie & ice-cream social at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1-3 p.m.

• Nature’s Little Explorers at Crex, 10-11:30 a.m., 715463-2739, Alison.Cordie@wisconsin.gov.

• Music in the Park - The Harmonics Jazz Group, 6:30 p.m.

• Food and Friends Community Dinner will be served at St. John’s Catholic Church, 5-6 p.m.

• Rep. Hraychuck’s listening session at the library, noon1 p.m., 888-529-0028.

• Ravishing Ruby Red Hatters luncheon at Bobbie’s World, noon, 715-635-3786.

WEDNESDAY/30

Danbury Falun Siren

• Homemade pie & ice cream at the United Methodist Church, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Webb Lake

• Firemen’s picnic at the fire hall.

Webster

• Parade on Main St., 1 p.m., www.websterchamber.com.

Balsam Lake

MONDAY/5

North Branch, Minn.

• Indianhead Barbershop Chorus meets at the government center every Monday, 7:30 p.m., 715-483-9202.

• Rep. Hraychuck’s listening session at the library, 5-6 p.m., 888-529-0028.

Balsam Lake

• Rambling Red Hats meeting at Dress Barn at 11 a.m., 715-553-0654 or 320-629-2451.

"Red, White and Tuna" in rehearsal at Festival Theatre The 2010 Theatre Series continues at Festival Theatre, where “Red, White and Tuna” is now in rehearsal. The play opens July 8 and joins this summer’s rotating repertory of three shows.

The play is directed by Bill Perron, a well-recognized name both at Festival Theatre where he has directed “Our Town” and “Wind in the Willows” and performed in “Arsenic and Old Lace” and “Deathtrap.” “In less than a year, Bill has directed a delightful piece of children’s literature, one of America’s best-known and most-loved dramas, and now he’s directing a complete and utter, slapstick comedy,” said Danette Olsen, Festival’s executive director. Written by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard, “Red, White and Tuna” is the third play in a four-play saga that began with “Greater Tuna.” It’s through their creations of Tuna, Texas, that these theater artists have received their greatest recognition. Williams and Sears have embodied Tuna’s many lunatic characters since they originally delivered dispatches in 1981 from a reactionary radio station, “OKKK.” With collaboration and direction from their friend, Ed Howard, they decided to develop this radio gimmick into a play. It was Howard who drained his savings account for the $10,000 to mount the production, and luckily for the three of them, comedic gold was the outcome! Since 1982, the Tuna series and its creators have found spotlights all over the country by playing Broadway, appearing on network talk shows, starring in their own HBO special, and showcasing at the White House, twice. “Red, White and Tuna” opens on Thursday, July 8, at 2 p.m., with shows throughout the rest of the summer (in repertory) until it closes on Aug. 27. Shown above are Darrell Johnston and Christian DeMarais as just two of the 20 characters they play. For a complete schedule, see the Web site www.festivaltheatre.org or call for a season brochure. Festival Theatre is located in downtown St. Croix Falls. To reach Festival Theatre by phone, call 715-483-3387 or 888-887-6002. - Photo submitted