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Sister cities pick their grand marshals St. Croix Falls: Jim and Connie Talmadge

by Tammi Milberg Leader staff reporter ST. CROIX FALLS – Jim and Connie Talmadge have been chosen as the St. Croix Falls grand marshals for Wannigan Days.

Both of them stated they had no idea why they were chosen to be grand marshals, but their community involvement over the past 30 years in St. Croix Falls attests to the reasons.

Both Jim and Connie graduated Connie and Jim Talmadge, pictured from Frederic High School. They in their home in St. Croix Falls. The two have been selected as the St. Croix met in high school and got marFalls grand marshals for Wannigan See Talmadges, page 4 Days. – Photo by Tammi Milberg

Taylors Falls: Bill Scott

by Tammi Milberg Leader staff reporter TAYLORS FALLS, Minn.

– The city of Taylors Falls has named Bill Scott as their Wannigan Days grand marshal.

Scott is closely associated with a lot of Taylors Falls preservation. His name is synonymous with the words heritage, historic and preservation.

Scott said he attended college for architecture and worked at the Foshay Towers in Minneapolis as an architect, and as vice president of archi-

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The introduction of beer sales to the Polk County Fair this year is: 1. Fine with me, as long as it’s restricted, monitored and away from the main thoroughfare.

2. Upsets me - beer and county fairs shouldn’t mix 3. I don’t know enough about it to form an opinion Go to our online poll at www.the-leader.net (Weekly results on page 8)

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Bill Scott has been named the Wannigan Days grand marshal for Taylors Falls. He is pictured in front of his historic home on Angel Hill. –Photo by Tammi Milberg

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Centrally located care center to be built in New Richmond; groundbreaking Aug. 3 Know your candidates for governor At least one veteran Wisconsin politician believes that Labor Day is when voters start seriously thinking of the fall election season but with a September primary, only weeks remain for voters to learn the names and faces of who is running for office. Do most of us here in Northwest Wisconsin even know our gubernatorial candidates? Can you name the leading candidates for governor by sight from the photos above? They are (L to R), Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, a Democrat, and Republicans Mark Neumann (center) and Scott Walker. See reporter Gregg Westigard’s rundown of the entire list of candidates for the September primary and November general election in this week’s issue. - Photos courtesy Milwaukee-Journal Web site

NEW RICHMOND - After a thorough and thoughtful review process with input from communities throughout the region, six area hospitals have approved a plan to move forward with the creation of the new Cancer Center of Western Wisconsin to provide specialized cancer treatment services for patients in the western Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota region.

The six hospitals will build a new cancer center and create a cancer care delivery network that brings high-end cancer treatment closer to patients and enhances the local hospitals abilities to provide local cancer care.

The hospitals, Amery Regional Medical Center, Baldwin Area Medical Center, Hudson Hospital & Clinics, Osceola Medical Center, St. Croix Regional Medical Center and Westfields Hospital, in partnership with others, are committed to improving the health of patients and community by providing high-quality health care which meets the needs of all people now and into the future. By collaborating rather than competing, they feel patients can best benefit by increased regional access and value.

The new Cancer Center of Western Wisconsin will be staffed by specialists from Minneapolis Radiation Oncology P.A. and the HealthPartners Medical Group’s medical oncology department.

The team will also provide support at each of the six hospitals on a routine basis, providing coordinated cancer care prevention, treatment and supportive services.

The group of hospitals has scheduled a ceremonial groundbreaking event on Tuesday, Aug. 3, from 5 to 5:30 p.m. on the Westfields Hospital campus in New Richmond, the site of the new col-

A state-of-the-art cancer care center, to be built in New Richmond, is expected to open spring of 2011. It will allow patients to receive specialized outpatient cancer treatments including radiation therapy, medical oncology and infusion therapy closer to home. Patients requiring specialized treatments will no longer need to travel into the Twin Cities up to five times a week for their care during a time when rest and comfort is needed. - Photo submitted laborative cancer center. BWBR and Kraus Anderson have been named as key partners in the construction of the project.

The cancer center will have approximately 12,000 square feet including: • Linear accelerator and treatment areas for radiation therapy • Patient exam, consult and procedure rooms • Private and semiprivate infusion therapy rooms with scenic views • Space for cancer care education and support programs Through their collaboration, the community hospitals will expand the availability and spectrum of medical oncology services on each hospital’s campus. Radiation oncology services will be provided in the new facility on the Westfields Hospital campus. - submitted

Extreme hard rain cited in Hwy. 8 accident Who built this boat?

A Minnesota man is searching for the builder of this unique vintage cedar-strip boat that he now uses at his cabin on a lake near Danbury.

Rick Lund of Brooklyn Park says he purchased the boat from a man in Amery who told him that he had purchased the boat years before from an elderly couple in Shell Lake and that the couple had owned the boat for years. The wife told the Amery man of the rides they would take on Shell Lake and the picnic lunches she would pack to eat along the way. She also mentioned that the boat had been built by a retired master boatbuilder in the 1950s. Last fall, Lund finished refurbishing the boat. “I would love to find out who made this wonderful boat,” he noted. “Elmer Anderson of Shell Lake has been helping me out but hasn’t had much luck in finding the maker, but I would like to thank Elmer for his efforts.” The boat is a 14-foot, three-seat fishing-style boat with a small deck in the front that has running lights and a spotlight. The most unusual characteristic of the boat is the recessed transom in the back. If you know who the elderly couple was or who built the boat, please contact Lund at 763-360-4425 or lund.home@netzero.com. - Photos submitted

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Heavy rain played a factor in a two-vehicle collision Sunday afternoon, June 11, on Hwy. 8 near 101st Street in Polk County. Ted Eggers, 27, Clayton, was driving this pickup westbound when he swerved to avoid a collision with an eastbound Kia fourdoor sedan driven by Barbara J. Skinaz, 68, of Paris, France. According to a Polk County Sheriff’s report, Skinaz apparently had crossed the centerline, causing Eggers to take evasive action. The vehicles collided and Eggers’ vehicle rolled. Eggers was injured and transported to Apple River Medical Center. - Photos from Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

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Cell phone photos of Wednesday morning’s storm arrived at the Leader office as we went to press. A funnel cloud touchdown near Cushing was reported as well as a house fire in that area which may have been ignited by a lightning strike. Skies over the the area turned pitch black at about 10 a.m. Reports of home damage near Webster were also received but unverified. Heavy flooding of roads in Siren and Milltown were also reported. A tornado watch - until 4 p.m.

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ST. PAUL, Minn. – Grantsburg graduate and native Harley Meyer was interviewed for a news report which aired Tuesday evening on KARE 11 TV. Meyer, an employee of JE Dunn Construction, is the project manager for a major renovation of the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul. "The dome has leaks; there's a lot of moisture up in the dome area that needs to be taken care of. If you've looked inside the dome down there (on the interior of the building), the water damage that's getting into the rotunda area means its time,” Meyer told KARE 11. - with information/photo from kare11.com

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Races shape up; many primary contests Filing period closes for November election; Republican contests for Senate, governor, Congress; Lassa gets Democratic opponent in race for Obey’s vacated seat

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer NORTHWEST WISCONSIN – The filing period for the Nov. 2 election ended Tuesday, July 13.

Multiple candidates have filed for the Republican nomination for senator, governor and Congress. Those races will be decided in the Sept. 14 partisan primary. In addition, six persons are running for the open 75th Assembly District seat where Mary Hubler is retiring. While some other races will have no primary, every office up for election in November is being contested.

Governor Tom Barrett and Tim John are the Democratic Party candidates for governor. Four Republicans, Mark Neumann, Scott Paterick, John Schiess and Scott Walker, are also running. The two primary winners will be joined by Independent candidates James James, Jim Langer and Daniel Gawrisch, and Libertarian candidate Erick Scoglio (son of former Polk County Supervisor Rick Scoglio). Gov. Jim Doyle, a Democrat, is not running for an-

other term.

U.S. Senate Sen. Russ Feingold is unopposed for the Democratic Party nomination as he seeks re-election. Three Republicans, Stephen Finn, Ron Johnson and Dave Westlake, have filed for their party’s spot on the Senate ballot and will face each other in the Sept. 14 primary. Also running is Independent Rob Taylor.

7th Congressional District Two Republicans, two Democrats and an Independent are running for the open 7th District seat to replace Congressman David Obey, a Democrat. The Republican candidates, Sean Duffy and Dan Mielke, will face each other in the September primary. Two Democrats, Julie Lassa and Don Raihala, who filed nomination papers just before deadline on Tuesday, will face off in the Sept.

14 primary. The winners of the Republican and Democratic primaries will face Independent Gary Kauther in November.

Assembly District 75 (south Washburn County and three towns in Polk plus Barron County) Each party will have a primary contest in September to decide who will be the November candidate to replace Democrat Mary Hubler. The Democrats in the race are Matt Bitz and Steve Perala. The four Republicans are Judith Wells Espeseth, Dari Mcdonald, Don Quinton and Roger Rivard.

Assembly District 73 (north Washburn, north Burnett, and Douglas counties) Incumbent Nick Milroy, Democrat, will face Republican Bonnie Baker in November. No primary contest.

Assembly District 28 (most of Polk and southern Burnett counties) Incumbent Ann Hraychuck, Democrat, faces Erik Severson, Republican, in November.

Again, no primary.

State Senate District 25 (Assembly Districts 73 and 75) Incumbent Democrat Bob Jauch is running against Republican Dane Deutch for a fouryear term.

Sen. Sheila Harsdorf, District 10, is not up for election in 2010.

Lieutenant governor Democrats Spencer Coggs, Tom Nelson, Henry Sanders and James Schneider are running. Republicans running are Brett Davis, Rebecca Kleefisch, Robert Gerald Lorge, Dave Ross and Nick Voegeli. The Libertarian candidate is Terry Virgil. Sept. 14 there will be Republican and Democratic primaries.

Attorney general The candidates are incumbent Republican J. B. Van Hollen and Democrat Scott Hassett. No primary.

Secretary of State Incumbent Democrat Doug La

Theft of cash from treasurer’s office charged BALSAM LAKE - Theft charges have been brought against a 33-year-old Webster woman who has worked in the county treasurer’s office for the last 16 months.

Heather Culver has been accused of embezzling money from cash reserves in the office.

Polk County Sheriff Tim Moore consulted with District Attorney Dan Steffen upon the conclusion of a three-month investigation involving missing funds.

Culver was charged Thursday,

July 8, with six misdemeanor counts of theft - business setting, less than $2,500.

According to a news release issued Friday, Polk County Treasurer Amanda Nissen asked the sheriff in March of this year to investigate the disappearance of “modest amounts of cash” sporadically missing from cash reserves. Over time, the loss accumulated totaling approximately $700. Most recently between June 18 and July 2, a total of $100 in small bills was missing.

Through the use of surveillance equipment it was eventually determined that Culver was taking the cash and converting it to personal use.

For the past eight months Culver held the position of real property lister.

Culver is scheduled to make her initial court appearance July 26 in Polk County Circuit Court.

- Gary King with information from Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

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State treasurer Incumbent Dawn Marie Sass faces Dan Bohrod, Democrats.

Also running are Republicans Scott Feldt, Jim Sanfilippo and Kurt Schuller, plus Libertarian Craig Mohn. There will be Democratic and Republican primaries.

Sheriff races in Polk, Burnett; contests in primary

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES – Both Polk and Burnett counties have contested races for sheriff, and in each county, there will be a September primary to decide who will be on the November ballot. There are four candidates for sheriff in Burnett County and three in Polk as the filing period for the coming election ended Tuesday, July 13. In the other local fall contest, the incumbent clerks of court face no opposition in November.

Burnett County Sheriff Dean Roland is being challenged by Jeff Schinzing for the Republican Party nomination. Frank Taylor and Michael Spafford have filed for the Democratic nomination.

The winners of the Sept. 14 primary will face each other in November.

Polk County Sheriff Tim Moore is not running for another term. Tim O’Hare and Pete Johnson are seeking the Republican spot on the ballot to replace him.

The winner of that September primary will face Ed Collins, running as an Independent, in November. There is no Democratic candidate for Polk County sheriff.

Voters can only cast ballots for candidates of one party in the September primary. That means that a voter can not vote for a sheriff candidate of one party and another candidate of the other party.

The incumbent clerks of court are Lois Hoff, running as a Republican in Polk County, and Trudy Schmidt, running as a Democrat in Burnett County.

Both offices are for four-year terms with the winners on Nov. 2 taking office in January.

Frederic Food Shelf at new location FREDERIC - Some are reportedly still a bit confused as to the new location of the Frederic area food shelf, which relocated earlier this summer.

The food shelf is located in the Pilgrim Lutheran Church, the church at the top of the hill in Frederic, behind the water tower on Hwy. 35. The entrance to the food shelf is on the west side of the building. It is open on Thursdays from 2 to 6 p.m. - with submitted information

Couple recovering following motorcycle crash TOWN OF CLAM FALLS James and Kathleen Videen, St. Croix Falls, were riding a Honda motorcycle on Saturday about 2:30 p.m., and missed a turn at CTH I near 90th Street, and went into the ditch.

There was no indication of drugs or alcohol being involved in the accident.

Both had broken ribs, and Kathleen also had a broken collarbone. James was treated and released the day of the accident; Kathleen spent one night in the hospital, returning home Sunday. — with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

Follette is being challenged by and Republican David King. No primary.

The Leader Polk County housecleaning auction coming! Three years of accumulated county items will be auctioned off Thursday afternoon, July 22, at the government center in Balsam Lake. Everything from files and chairs (not those chairs) to retired sheriff’s vehicles will be sold, clearing space for the next accumulation of surplus items. - Photo

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Centuria board surprised by asphalt plant Hwy. 87 resurfacing project may use village roads as bypass

between the pit and the actual project location.

The board took no action on the issue, but may have several trustees in attendance at the Wednesday town of St. Croix Falls meeting to have any concerns addressed.

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer CENTURIA – Members of the Centuria Village Board were both surprised and a little shocked to find out that large volumes of hot mix asphalt may be skirting the village of Centuria for a major roadwork project in the coming months for a road resurfacing project on state Hwy. 87 from the city of St. Croix Falls north to the Polk County line, a few miles south of Grantsburg.

“So no one bothered to tell us?” stated Trustee Gene Ludack.

Several concerned local residents notified the board of the plan for Monarch Paving to use the so-called Thaemert Pit on the edge of Centuria at 1683 200th Street for a temporary hot-mix asphalt plant for the project, which could be several weeks in duration.

“This was the first I’d heard anything about it,” stated Trustee Dave Markert, who later agreed to attend a hearing on the matter Wednesday, July 14, at the town of St. Croix Falls at 6 p.m. “I’ll be there, and invite any and all of the board to join me.”

According to Centuria Public Works director Tony Weinzirl, the project may indeed include hundreds of trips on village roadways, due to more strict road restrictions in the town of St. Croix Falls, where the Thaemert Pit is technically located.

“Can our roads handle that?” Trustee Steve Sylvester asked.

Weinzirl was unsure how to answer, and nobody seemed to have a clear picture on what sorts of volumes, weights and schedule Monarch was planning for the project, which would reportedly have trucks delivering hot-mix asphalt from the Thaemert Pit north down 200th Street on the village limits, then east on First Avenue - also a village road - and north on state Hwy. 35 to Polk CTH I to state Hwy. 87, avoiding as many town of St. Croix Falls roads as possible, due to apparent weight limitations.

The board agreed that they need a more clearer picture of the issue, and village President Wayne Bakke thanked the group that brought it to their attention many of whom are in adamant opposition to the proposal due to potential smell, smoke or possible pollution issues. Several people also relayed safety concerns related to the route and added distance

Other action items • The board unanimously approved the adoption of the state law regarding a ban on smoking in bars and restaurants, in spite of objections from Harvest Moon saloon owner Mary Jo Tucker at a public hearing, who called the law, “One more way government is taking away our rights!” Tucker said that on the first Saturday of the state smoking ban - which had yet to be adopted in the village - she claimed that of her 16 bar stools, “only two of them had nonsmokers.”

Tucker commended police officers for giving them a pass that first weekend of the ban, stating that smokers were, “My livelihood.”

• The board approved the sale of 3.5acres of industrial park land to Northwest Wisconsin Electric for the easement, access and construction of an electric substation at the park. That is a smaller parcel than the five acres NWE stated they need two years ago. Spokesperson Dan Olsen said the 3.5 acres “was plenty big enough,” for the substation. The sale was approved unanimously at the previously agreed upon price of $2,500 an acre.

• A road project plan for $48,608 toward seal coating project was approved. According to Trustee Eric Priebe, it is part of a three-year plan to seal every village road, except Main Street, which will be addressed separately in a future plan. Priebe said the finalized schedule for the street projects would be presented at a future meeting.

• President Bakke offered his condolences to the friends and family of village attorney John Schneider who passed away in a building collapse last month east of the village. Bakke has contacted four attorneys to replace Schneider, and three have expressed interest and will be considered at a later date.

• Several trustees noted the lack of citizen members on the village planning commission and noted that they were looking to have interested citizens become involved, if so interested. A public notice seeking citizen members will be in the next village utility bills.

• The board took no action the unfinished adjacent sign issue involving Sunway Industries in the industrial park, and Hansen Farms offer to allow location of a

ried at age 19. “What do you call that?

High school sweethearts?” Connie offered. “We got married in 1974 and we’ve been just flying along ever since.”

Jim and Connie lived in the Dresser, and later St. Croix Falls, area since 1977. Jim worked as a meat packer in the Twin Cities at Armour, then worked at the St. Croix Falls Hospital, now called St. Croix Regional Medical Center, before he began working in construction. He began that career in 1988 as a homebuilder and contractor. Jim kept up this occupation until about a year ago when he retired due to health issues. At the time he retired, he was diagnosed with a rare blood disease called amyloidosis, of which there is no known cause or cure. The blood in one’s body deposits abnormal proteins on the organs and in Jim’s case it has deposited on his heart. He has a pacemaker currently and will be going to the Mayo Clinic for further treatment options. While that has slowed the pace of things down a bit for the couple, they still enjoy their hobbies and stay involved in whatever areas they can. For Connie, this means she is still a driving force of the Miss St. Croix Falls queen pageant. She was involved in helping Jim with his business by answering phones and taking messages, but for the past 20 years, she has also been involved in the queen pageant.

In 1990, Connie said, the chamber of commerce president was Rita Thomas. “I

helped with decorating the stage for the pageant and my daughter Teresa ran for Miss St. Croix Falls,” said Connie. “She ended up being crowned Miss Congeniality.”

“This was quite a coincidence since that’s what you were crowned,” said Jim to his wife. Connie was crowned Miss Congeniality for the community of Frederic when she participated in their queen pageant.

Connie said that after her daughter Teresa was involved in the pageant, Connie stayed with it. “The next year, I got more involved where the first year I was just a grunt decorator. I helped with coordinating a sponsor dinner because the sponsors never got to meet or even know the girls they sponsored. At the time, Susie [Jasperson] had a restaurant and she was the president of the chamber and we had the dinner at her restaurant. From then on, Susie and I took over the queen pageant and Susie set things up so the pageant had its own account and made its own money.”

Connie said she wanted to retire from the queen pageant this year with Jim’s health as a concern, but she said when she tried to resign once from the committee years ago, Susie tore up the resignation letter and told her she couldn’t quit.

“When Susie retires, then I will retire right behind her,” Connie said. “I look back at every year and there is something to smile

sign to direct traffic toward their location within the park. Bakke said he has consulted with an attorney about the matter and said it was only allowable if the two properties were adjacent - which they are not, he said, since they are across the road from each other.

Several trustees expressed their doubts on the matter, but did not challenge the issue for the moment.

At issue is whether the Hansen Farms group can post a sign for another business at another location on their property. Sunway has apparently offered to lease space on the land, and pay for the sign, but the decision remains unresolved, for now. No action was taken.

• The board voted to take no action for the moment on the recent chicken issues, regarding residents having chickens for egg laying within village limits.

• No action was taken on a committee proposal for employee reviews. Two trustees - Markert and Ludack - raised objections to a plan that would have elected officials reviewing employee performance.

• The ad hoc Web site committee met recently with Jolene Jones - who currently maintains the village website - regarding recent concerns on content, updates and maintenance. Trustee Pete Englund outlined Jones’ suggestions to make it more “dynamic,” with drop-down menu categories for things like meeting agendas, minutes, trustee and employee E-mail addresses, committee contacts, and the like.

The board seemed fully behind the changes, which Englund said would cost slightly more each year, but would “Give citizens better access to the village information,” he said.

The decision on whether to approve the enhancements and changes will need to be addressed at a later date.

• The streets and buildings committee was approved to choose a finalist for the fire hall roofing project, after they’ve investigated the three final bidders and their credentials.

• The board approved having the planning commission review and assess several village properties that may be eligible and/or appropriate for a possible “Habitat for Humanity” home construction project. Tony Weinzirl will present the list of eligible properties for the commission to review at their next meeting.

• Englund outlined possible Rural Development low-interest loan programs the village may be eligible for to do several projects for the village, such as library improvements, a possible skating rink warming house, a community room or

other possible projects.

“The more people it touches, the more likely it is to be approved,” Englund said, saying he would move to have a specialist from the program address the planning commission at a future meeting to better outline the loan program and what would qualify.

• An effort by President Wayne Bakke to go into closed session to address several issues - including items on the agenda stating “personnel” and “leadership,” died for the lack of a second.

Several trustees raised objections, questioning the need for the closed door session, since most of the issues had already been sufficiently addressed, cleared up or tabled.

“It’s the public’s business,” stated Markert.

“Well, no point sitting here,” Bakke said with a sigh, calling for adjournment after a long pause.

about from each year. There was always some girl or girls running that we [Connie and Jim] knew and I think we put together a good pageant and we have had some really good ambassadors representing our community.”

Connie said that in the first five years of her full-time pageant involvement, Jim was called upon to use his construction skills and building abilities to redesign the float. “He was always being asked to make mountains out of molehills,” Connie said.

“It was a lot of fun and still is to be part of that,” said Jim. Finally when the city took over the float design, the two had less to work on each year. Connie had a new vision of what the float should look like to present a visual representation of the river valley before then.

Both Jim and Connie have an avid interest in classic cars. Their hobbies involve going to classic car shows and working on cars. Jim has a 400 4-speed Firebird that his two sons are working on for him. It is their hope that the car is drivable before summer is over. Jim also enjoys hunting.

Both of them enjoy helping whenever it is needed. By that statement alone, one can see why they were honored as grand marshals.

“People know that if they ask us for something we will do what we can to help,” Connie said. “That’s the thing about St. Croix Falls. There are people

who step up to the plate and do whatever they are asked to do and we try to raise our children with that same attitude and hopefully they will appreciate that and pass it on to their children.”

Jim and Connie have three adult children and two, soon to be three, grandchildren; Teresa, a former Miss Congeniality in 1990 for St. Croix Falls who lives in Houston; Jim and wife Missy of Cushing and their two children Taylor and Carter; and Chad and wife Tawny who are expecting their first child, due this week.

Because the two boys were so involved in sports at St. Croix Falls schools, Jim and Connie became synonymous with the name Booster Club. “We were involved in boosters for our kids and even after our kids were out of school because it was such a big part of our life,” said Connie.

“Booster club was our social life and it was a lot of fun,” said Jim. “It was like a snowball effect where once you got started you can’t stop,” Connie added.

“With all the years in the queen pageant there is nothing I would complain about or do differently,” Connie said. “We all live in a community, we all have to be neighbors and give back to our community in some way.”

The Talmadges will be in the grand parade Saturday representing St. Croix Falls as grand marshals and as good ambassadors for their community.

Fund nears goal

Bike route funding nears its goal. A group of Grantsburg students have raised over $2,100 of the $3,000 they need to set up a bike route through the village of Grantsburg. The route will connect the north and west parts of the village to downtown, the library and the pool. Bicycle riders of all ages will have a safer passage along less-traveled streets once the route is marked. Anneka Johnson, Mackenzie Omer and Alyssa Taylor, Grantsburg eighth-graders, are doing the project and presented their plans to the village council in March. Donations can be brought to the village office. - Photo by Gregg Westigard

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Preliminary budget presented at Unity Administrator outlines reductions amounting to $335,000

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE — The Unity School Board got a look at the preliminary 201011 projections during its July 13 meeting, and once again the district is anticipating a decrease in state aid, a decrease in enrollment and a decrease in property values in the district.

Initial estimates put the budget deficit at $246,000, taking into account increased revenue of $221,000 and increased expenses of $467,000.

Although the figures are very tentative, with several key variables such as enrollment and property values unknown until this fall, school administration has already identified reductions that total more than the projected deficit. This way, district administrator Brandon Robinson told the board, the school has leeway for adjustments that may be necessary due to class size or unexpected expenses.

Between staffing reductions decided upon several months ago, at $178,795, and other program reductions of $157,000, total reductions amount to $335,795. This leaves almost $90,000 for the “adjustments” Robinson referred to.

Staffing reductions include elimination of a full-time middle school teaching position, a full-time elementary teaching position, a full-time elementary library aid, and a 30-percent high school English position.

Included in the productions are a bus lease prepayment of $80,000, $20,000 from the technology budget, $30,000 from the site improvement budget, and smaller amounts from the field trip, building supply, athletics, and property and workers

compensation budgets.

Early estimates indicate that enrollment may decline by eight students, Robinson said. State aid has decreased by at least 15 percent for each of the past four years, and a 13 percent decrease, or $298,000, is expected in 2010-11. Like last year, the district is expecting to receive $130,895 in state aid to high-poverty districts.

While discussing the budget, board member Joe Tilton asked whether the district could require that district vehicles rather than personal vehicles be used for school-related purposes, saving the mileage costs. He also asked if policy could be changed to allow Unity students to attend Unity sporting events for free, making the events more family friendly.

The board directed Robinson to explore each question, referring them to the finance or policy committee as appropriate.

Borrowing Last month the Unity School District was one of nine in Wisconsin to be awarded a $1.1 million interest-free bond to finance energy conservation and facility projects.

On the list of upgrade and repair projects are replacement of the chiller, improving the water system, converting specific systems from electric to natural gas, pool area upgrades, and the replacement of steam boilers with hot water boilers.

Through a performance contract with Johnson Controls, the district is guaranteed enough savings in energy costs to make the payments on the $1.1 interestfree bond.

Meeting with the school board July 13, Lisa Voisin of Baird Company discussed structuring the debt and the timing of the loan to assure the zero-percent interest.

The process, she said, includes borrowing the funds with interest, then being reimbursed for the interest by the federal government.

The federal government, she said, has a cap on the interest rate it will reimburse, so it is important to lock into a rate that will be below the cap.

At her recommendation, the board voted to issue a loan through the state trust fund, at a projected interest rate of 4.25 percent. At this time, Voisin said, the federal government is reimbursing up to 5.25 percent.

According to the timing discussed at the meeting, the state trust fund should be approved in August, with first payment made by the district in March.

“The savings from the energy projects will be sufficient to make the payments,” Voisin told the board. “This is a win-win situation for the district.”

Peer review Results of the April peer review of the pre-K through grade 12 social studies program were presented to the board by curriculum coordinator Elizabeth Jorgensen and peer review spokesperson Dave Schleh. Schleh is a retired social studies teacher from New Richmond.

The review included an evaluation of the program with input by students, staff and community members. Curriculum, instruction, assessments, and the perspectives of students and the community were all examined.

Schleh commended the Unity School District for its desire to undergo evaluations by others in the education field saying, “I don’t think there are many schools ready to take this on.”

In addition, he said, it was evident that staff members are anxious to share their methods and class content in order to learn ways to be more effective, rather than being defensive about what they do.

After gathering input regarding curriculum, instruction, assessments and perspectives, the review team evaluated strengths and weaknesses at each school.

Recommendations were made, from which a plan of action was developed.

The review was very positive, finding that the staff, students and parents are all enthusiastic about the social studies program and how the curriculum impacts everyday life. Class offerings are comprehensive and content is integrated with other subjects, said Schleh. The curriculum is well aligned with state standards and national recommendations.

He told the board that modern U.S. history could be added to the curriculum, and that some inconsistencies in textbooks used in earlier grades should be remedied to minimize confusion regarding definitions and terms.

In conclusion, Schleh encouraged the board to “capitalize on student enthusiasm and staff willingness to improve programming.”

Jorgensen said that the curriculum committee will be reviewing the action plan and eventually making decisions on changes.

Other business • Two district residents asked the board why changes had been made in the middle and high school wrestling personnel.

Board President Debbie Peterson responded that the board cannot discuss personnel issues in an open session of the meeting, and asked the two residents to make appointments to discuss the issue with district Administrator Brandon Robinson.

• Children ages 18 and under are eligible to eat breakfast and lunch for free at Unity this summer thanks to a federal grant the school has received. Lunch only will be served July 19-23, and both meals will be served July 26-29, and August 2-5, 9-12, and 16-19. Breakfast is served from 8 – 8:30 a.m., and lunch is from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Preregistration is encouraged by calling 715-825-2101, ext. 1530.

Customers stop woman from driving drunk with child Range incident involved young child in car

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer RANGE – Polk County authorities have charged a 27-year-old Amery women with four misdemeanors after she allegedly attempted to drive from a tavern while extremely intoxicated - with her 7-year-old daughter in tow.

According to Polk County Sheriff Tim Moore, several customers of the Straight 8 tavern in Range intervened, even standing in front of her car to keep the woman from driving away with the child in the seat beside her.

“In theory, they may have saved the little girl’s life,” Moore stated.

Sandra Swank faces misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct, child neg-

lect, and dual charges of bail jumping from the incident, on top of driving while intoxicated charges that are expected to follow.

According to the police report, Swank was kicked out of the Straight 8 for “yelling at customers,” and disorderly conduct, all the while having her young daughter with her at the tavern in the early-morning hours. She was also reportedly on a no-drink provision and was not supposed to be on the premises of a business where alcohol was served while a previous DUI case was pending.

Authorities were called to the bar after the closing time on July 7, arriving on the scene shortly before 3 a.m., and noting that several customers had intervened to keep her from driving away with the child in the car. The sheriff’s deputy stated that Swank was complaining that while she was technically not supposed to be at the bar, she claimed she was not being disor-

derly, and that “other customers were being mean to her.”

The deputy also noted that during their confrontation in the parking lot, Swank was “noticeably intoxicated,” and continually swearing, raising her voice and kept walking away from the officer.

“Each time, her daughter would become noticeably upset and begin crying,” the officer stated in the narrative.

Moore praised the actions of the customers who kept Swank from getting into the vehicle, and again said they “really may have saved the girl’s life ... it could have turned out very, very bad.”

Swank was taken into custody after registering a blood alcohol content of .29 over three times the legal limit of .08 blood alcohol content.

The child was released to a grandparent, who picked the girl up a short time later from the tavern, and Swank was placed under arrest and taken into cus-

tody for the aforementioned misdemeanors, on top of allegations of operating a motor vehicle while her license was revoked and pending DUI charges.

Swank was already facing two charges of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence from an incident in October of last year. That was her third such OWI charge, and she is scheduled to got to trial on that case in August.

The district attorney’s office leveled the latest misdemeanor charges against Swank shortly after the latest incident came to light. Swank is scheduled to go to before Judge Molly GaleWyrick on Aug. 13, on the latest allegations and remains in custody at press time.

Swank has a history of alcohol-related offenses, and as mentioned, was under probation for a pending alcohol incident from last year.

ered a housing project, according to legal advice.

To issue tax-exempt bonding for a skilled nursing facility, said Valentine and Luck village Administrator Kristina Handt, either a community development authority or a community redevelopment authority must be established.

Either has the authority to issue double tax-exempt bonds, and both have specific powers given by state statute to address blight, slum clearance, urban development and redevelopment issues. By developing the vacant land UPH owns on Butternut Avenue, and providing services and facilities needed in the community, said Handt, the project would be considered to address blight.

Although the CDA and the RDA have many similarities, one major difference is in how they would impact the Luck Housing Authority.

State statute does not allow a CDA and a housing authority to exist in the same community, giving the power of the housing authority to the CDA. The housing authority would be terminated, said Handt, but current members could be appointed to the CDA or to a separate hous-

ing committee that could be created within the CDA. Both a CDA and RDA are allowed by state statute to hire needed personnel, and the current housing authority director would be hired to address housing issues.

On the other hand, there would be no changes in the housing authority of an RDA is established.

In either case, the village would act as a conduit issuer for the bonds, but the bonds would not count against the village’s debt limit nor would they create any liability for the village or the taxpayers. And in either case the village administrator would act as executive director of the new agency.

Two resolutions will be considered by the village at its July 14 meeting. One will be to create a CDA, which would lead to another resolution to create a housing committee as mentioned above. The second resolution would create an RDA. The board will consider each resolution separately, with the option to table it, take no action, or pass it.

RDA, the UPH board also explored the use of stimulus funding and local banks for financing the new building.

Some of the requirements attached to obtaining stimulus funding, said Valentine, would have disqualified many local contractors from bidding on the project.

Besides, he said, the paperwork would have been much heavier.

Local banks, he added, are interested in financing the project but cannot guarantee a long-term interest rate. Individuals and local banks, however, will be able to buy bonds if a CDA or RDA is created and double tax-exempt bonds are issued.

Given the current bidding climate, said Valentine, the nursing home hopes to break ground on its new facility this fall.

Interest rates and costs for labor and material may go up if construction waits until next spring, he said, but both UPH and the village board must take whatever time is necessary to make the best choices for the community.

Just like when the facility was first conceived 57 years ago, he said, when 16 churches banded together to make it a reality, the UPH board is waiting on God’s timing for the next phase of building.

Tax-exempt financing sought for United Pioneer Home

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer LUCK – At its regular monthly meeting tonight, July 14, the Luck Village Board will vote on a resolution to create a new agency that will enable United Pioneer Home to qualify for tax-exempt bonding for its new building project.

UPH will be building a new skilled nursing facility and community-based residential facility on its property on Butternut Avenue. Various financing options have been explored, said Administrator Dan Valentine, and the UPH board has determined that seeking double tax-exempt bonding is most prudent for the home.

Double tax-exempt bonds, which are exempt from both state and federal income tax, would save about $1 million on the project, he said. It is estimated that the cost of the new facility will run in the neighborhood of $10 million.

Legal advice given to UPH states that the Luck Housing Authority, which has been in existence for decades, can issue double tax-exempt bonds only for housing projects. The skilled nursing and medical care facilities planned for the new UPH exceed the scope of what is consid-

UPH perspective In addition to the creation of a CDA or

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Donated artwork to be displayed in village hall on trial basis

by Nancy Jappe Leader staff writer

SIREN – The Siren Village Board meeting Thursday, July 8, was a relatively brief one. Items on the agenda included approval of Administrator Martin Shutt as signer on the village checking accounts at Community Bank, as the village floodplain administrator and as village engineer.

A contract with previous, now-retired Administrator/Engineer Randy Surbaugh for subcontract work on the Code of Ordinance review and other

village projects outlined by the board was approved.

The board approved a recommendation from its buildings, grounds and parks committee to pay half the cost (quoted at $1,400) of curb and gutter, apron and sidewalk replacement at the entrance to the skate park. The school district will be paying the other half. The board accepted the donation of a speedboard from the county and will pay installation and electrical use. This movable sign could be put in different locations in summer but taken down in winter except for special occa-

sions.

A motion to display four art prints to be donated by local artist Jim Springett in the village hall lobby for a trial period was approved by the board. The prints will be available for purchase, with the money to go toward art-related projects. No decision was made on a request to display art work by members of the Burnett Area Arts Group. This art would not be for sale.

Members of the Tourism Commission for 2010-2011 will include Mark or Lisa Hobbie, Dave Alden as village represen-

tative and a representative from the chamber.

The meeting calendar for village committees is as follows: Roads, Streets and Utilities Committee – Tuesday, July 13, 9 a.m. Buildings, Grounds and Parks – Monday, July 26, 9 a.m., followed by Personnel and Finance at 10:30 a.m. The Public Safety Committee meeting will be set at later date. Board of Appeals is scheduled for Thursday, July 22, starting at 10 a.m.

Webster Village takes pre-emptive action Library board and village board vote to remove contaminated soil

by Sherill Summer Leader staff writer WEBSTER - The Webster Village Board voted to remove contaminated soil around the former Larsen building where the old fuel pumps were located 30 years ago. The action is a pre-emptive measure that hopefully will close the contamination issue for the library who will move to the location next year. Only the soil around the building will be removed, down to about 5 feet.

The Department of Commerce must determine if this action is enough to take care of the contamination at the site. The engineer at MSA working on the project specializing in this sort of problem believes the action will be enough, but it is possible that the Department of Commerce will want a cement cap over the

area. In that case, decorative cement would likely be placed in the area.

Dog park The idea of creating a dog park in the former municipal dump north of Webster was back before the village board. Cheryl Ingalls brought the idea before the board a couple of months ago. Since then, a preliminary bid on fencing is in, and the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts have volunteered to help with the project.

The village voted to designate the former municipal dump to be used for a dog park with one condition. If the project is not at least started within three years, organizers of the dog park will have to come back before the board to get an extension to use the property for a dog park, or village board can designate the property to be used for another purpose, if a better use of the land surfaces.

In other business The village donated $100 to the bike rodeo that will be held during Gandy

Burnett County Forestry Department gets good marks in DNR audit

by Sherill Summer Leader staff writer SIREN - The Wisconsin DNR has completed an audit of the Burnett County Forestry Program. The audit looked at timber sale accountability, wildlife habitat management and state aid activity from 2007 through 2009.

The audit found much in the program that was in compliance with state statutes and procedures. The severance payments to townships and the state were made according to state statute and timber sales were advertised, sold and awarded correctly. The timber sale files examined were complete with good documentation. and stumpage volumes from timber sales were verified through tickets and scale documents. Finally, performance bonds from loggers were used in the appropriate manner.

There were, however, some opportunities for improvement noted in the audit.

The county was encouraged to assess how they monitor for forest regeneration, im-

prove the monitoring of ATV impact to soil and water resources, improve the protection of vernal pools and improve staff training for identifying rare or threatened species and protection of biodiversity.

Despite the opportunities for improvement noted above, the audit stated that the county’s forestry program was outstanding and the staff displayed a positive attitude toward program improvements.

The forest department appears to be having another good year in 2010. There has been $889,252 in timber revenue collected to date, with $747,050 of this revenue deposited into the county’s general fund.

The second timber sale was held on Thursday, July 8. The total amount of winning bids equaled $543,824. Forest Administrator Jake Nichols was “happy with the prices.” The timber sales sold so far this year are $899,156. Timber sale winners have two years to complete the logging.

The soil results are in. Shown is exactly the extent of the contamination found at the former Larsen building, future home of the new library in Webster. Most of it is where fuel pumps were located 30 years ago. The contamination levels are not considered serious and are not expected to disrupt construction that is to begin later this year. - Photo by Sherill Summer Dancer Days Local jewelry maker Harriet Rice suggested changes to the village’s compre-

hensive plan, adding language about the arts and the creative economy.

Shriner Golf outing

Members of the Wild River Shrine Club, including (L to R) front row: Jim Nolby, Hartley Hedberg, Tom Fedje and Morris Peterson. Back row: Dale Dresel, Dick Faye, Ro Endresen and Dick Frees, met recently to talk about their upcoming Sunday, Aug. 1, fundraiser at Fox Run Golf Course, Webster. Olympic medalist Molly Engstrom will be there lending her support to the worthy cause of helping physically handicapped children and children with burns in the Polk/Burnett county area. A round of golf, dinner and many prizes are on the schedule, with check-in at 2 p.m.. To enter the tourney call Morris Peterson at 715-866-7000 or Jim Nolby at 715-866-7877. – Photo by Nancy Jappe

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Milltown celebration sparks interest in preserving village heritage Permanent museum becomes a goal

Other business • Police Chief Andy Anderson reported that the department has cited four or five juveniles for first-time curfew violations.

Warnings were not working, he said, but the citations carry a $25 fine. A second offense is $125. There have been no repeat offenders, Anderson said.

• The July 3 party at Half Moon Beach, featuring a family movie and fireworks, was “awesome,” said library director Jen Feske. The homeowners association sponsored the fireworks show, which lasted more than a half hour. “I would love to do more of that,” said Feske. “It was really great.”

• Public works director Rick Fisher presented proposals to purchase a Gator for the department to use for reading meters, watering flowers, fixing signs, spraying weeds and other jobs. Accountant Tom Coen was directed to check into whether there was funding in the budget to make the purchase.

• The annual compliance maintenance report for the sewer utility was accepted by the board. Fisher explained that the re-

port was one of the best the village has received, and ratings were high enough to mean that no changes needed to be made in the operation of the utility.

• The board voted to hire Adam Benson of Siren as village attorney. Board President LuAnn White commented on the loss of attorney John Schneider, say-

ing, “He’s pretty tough to replace. He’s pretty special.”

• The board approved a $5,000 loan to assist a business relocating within the village. The low-interest loan is part of a revolving loan program established four years ago with a $250,000 line of credit.

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by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer MILLTOWN — Playing off the poster advertising Milltown’s 100th anniversary and the annual Fishermen’s Party, police Chief Andy Anderson told the village board Monday night, “We survived nine days of whoopee, and it was fun.”

Officers worked long hours, said Anderson, but there were no major incidents during the celebration.

What was evident, however, was the high level of interest in the heritage of the community, and a number of residents are hoping to keep the momentum going.

Jackie Reynolds, Erling Voss, Priscilla Fjorden and Bob Blomgren met with the Milltown Village Board Monday evening, July 12, to discuss possibilities for preserving and displaying the history of the village.

There is no doubt that people are interested, they said, pointing to the numerous items provided for display during the 100th-anniversary celebration. Exhibits were set up in the former Kids N’ Mor building on Main Street, and at least 500 people took time to peruse the displays during the nine days the museum was open.

That building, however, is for sale, and the exhibits can stay there only until it is sold. The library has two shelves open to display historical materials, said library director Jen Feske, but much more space is needed.

“There is a lot of interest,” Reynolds told the board, “and there is a lot of stuff.

We need a space, and we need a space that’s cheap.”

Ideally, said Trustee Ben Wheeler, it would be nice if the village would consolidate its municipal buildings, incorporating a museum into the facility. Hearing that 500 people visited the exhibits, Wheeler said it is obvious that people are interested in the history of the village as

well as being interested in having things to do.

Locations such as the community center, the village hall and Nesser Mall were discussed, along with issues like security and personnel.

One thought was to move the exhibits to the meeting room at the village hall until another secure location can be found. Visitors could view the materials when the village hall is open, and volunteers could possibly open it for several hours or by appointment on weekends.

No decision was made, but the board formed a historical committee consisting of Reynolds, Voss, Fjorden and Blomgren.

Wheeler was also appointed to the committee, which will look at space needs, options and a budget before the next village board meeting.

Anyone interested in working with the committee to preserve the history of the community can contact the village offices at 715-825-3258.

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“Together We Can” is the slogan that will represent CenturyLink’s companywide efforts to give back to the community. Last year over 483,000 pounds of food was donated by employees. This

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I have noticed an upward trend in critical and sometimes vitriolic letters to the editor in recent months. The writers offer negative criticism, but tend to be very general and are lacking specific suggestions for solving the difficult problems facing our nation and specifically Wisconsin today. I would like to suggest that Ann Hraychuck is one of those legislators who is actually doing something positive for her constituents in northwestern Wisconsin.

I have known Hraychuck when she was sheriff, and more recently, as a member of the Assembly. Hraychuck has proven to be smart, upbeat, an informed speaker, and more importantly, a good listener. Hraychuck is civil to supporters and nonsupporters alike, and I think, has the right priorities for the state of Wisconsin.

This session she authored a bill that was signed into law that protects rural hospitals from debilitating budget cuts and also improves health care throughout Wisconsin by increasing the number of quality nurses and doctors through funding for residencies and loan forgiveness. Four hospitals in our area are benefiting directly from this legislation.

Hraychuck has been serious about cutting government spending at a time when our country is facing the worst economic times since the Depression. She has led by example and turned back 16 days of pay to the state. Other state employees were required to take 16 days of furlough, state agencies were cut 6 percent across the board (except for tech colleges and economic development) and 1,100 state employees were laid off. Wisconsin made the deepest cuts in the state’s history.

To stimulate the economy, Hraychuck voted to authorize hundreds of millions of dollars in tax credits and is working to provide incentives to businesses that want to expand in or move to Wisconsin.

No one knows how these economic times will play out, but I think Hraychuck offers balance and hope to the people of the 28th District.

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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.

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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

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Rules of engagement

I hope that Wayne Andersen will have an opportunity to visit with Gen. Petraeus on his trip to Afghanistan. I am sure that if he does he will get quite a different view of the reason for the rules of engagement than what he will get from the ordinary GI with whom he will embed. Petraeus will not say it is about PR, as Anderson suggests it is but rather that it is about the success of our mission.

The difference in viewpoint is understandable. After all, the goal for the majority of lower-level troops is to return home alive. They understandably want to shoot first and ask questions later when they feel threatened, and they will feel threatened – many times where there is no threat. But if they shoot first, lives will be lost, non-Taliban lives, which when killed will increase the number of radicalized opponents to our presence in their country and which will ensure that we cannot achieve our goal of an Afghanistan that will not be a sanctuary for terrorists against us. Ultimately, increased disregard for noncombatant deaths will also increase American and NATO lives lost as it increases the opposition and extends the conflict.

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cessful counterinsurgency warfare titled “Learning to Eat Soup With A Knife.”

After all, Gen. McCrystal was not replaced because of his disagreement over rules of engagement.

Eiler Ravnholt Luck

Local businesses

Times are hard for all of us, and we all have to watch our pennies, but we need to support our local businesses. Especially the new businesses who are in their first or second year, like Arthur’s Treasures, which is located on East Main Street in Webster. Business owners have bills to pay too, but they need to have the money to do it and it makes it hard if there aren’t any sales. As a new business owner I know this from personal experience.

Marie Masters Webster

Patriots and loyalists

In 1776, there those who were known as patriots, “One who loves, supports and defends one’s country.” Our founders, the 56 dedicated souls that risked being hung for Treason who signed the Declaration of Independents, were true patriots. In 1776, there were those that were called loyalists, “One who maintains loyalty to an established government, or political party, especially during war or revolutionary change.”

In 2010, we have great crop of loyalists.

We have the Democrat loyalists, and we have the Republican loyalists. Many of them are loyal to the throne of Washington, D.C. Others are loyal to the thrones in state governments. These loyalists remain loyal to tax and spend, government welfare, corrupt and dishonest state and federal governments. They remain loyal career politicians who talk a great talk, but fail miserably when walking the walk … these are loyalists.

The loyalists are extremely adept at dressing as wolves in lambs wool. They are very good at pointing the finger at anyone or anything that opposes them, which might threaten their very existence as career loyalist. In most cases, if we eliminate the words blame and shame from these gifted loyalists, they would likely find it difficult to speak. All this loyalist activity and corporate welfare leaves very little time for honoring their oath of office to serve, protect and defend the Constitution.

We the people, the patriots, have not been paying very close attention. We have allowed the banks to control our monies. We have allowed the government to dictate how much of our incomes we will be required to pay them.

Both of which are unconstitutional.

We the people elect these loyalists to represent us. They take an oath to defend the Constitution, and as soon as they take their seats, and we the people, who elected them, resume our lives, they resume nothing but Loyalist activities as Republican or Democrat, but still loyalists. Perfect examples would be MN House File 1005 and MN Senate File 0345, which represent nothing but loyalists activities.

If you are interested in learning more on being a patriot, send an e-mail to lmoe47@gmail.com.

Leon Moe Trade Lake

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• Letters to the editor • Post office a service or business?

Every day there are reports regarding the financial situation of the post office.

Postal headquarters has determined the solution to their financial problems is to create a new postal service that operates as a business. They have concluded that if the postal service was transformed into a business, then decision regarding operating costs and expenses would be based on a sound financial business practice, which would save the postal service. This plan would transform the current United States Postal Service into a United States Postal Business Service, to be known as the USPBS. The USP-BS would no longer be burdened only by the service portion of this great institution’s name as they achieve the ability to put business ahead of service. The proposal to cut back to a five-day delivery is the first of what will be many business service (B.S.) decisions from the corporate-minded postal officials in Washington, D.C. Soon to follow would be the closing of the unprofitable post offices which are found in small towns all over America.

Eventually, large existing urban post office buildings will be replaced by cost-efficient contract postal units and automated postal centers, eliminating the need to have actual postal retail clerks serving customers.

The corporate board can eliminate the need to expend huge financial resources on the delivery of mail. Customers would be required to pick up their mail at a designated mail pickup center, therefore eliminating the financial burden to maintain the delivery vehicles and the letter carriers who drive them. Of course, for a fee, delivery service could be provided to those willing to pay the premium for delivery service.

The ideas to reduce the costs of the USPBS are endless under the business service.

Concepts are endless, if maximized to their fullest cost-saving potential, and could do away with the meaning of service as we know it.

rate events. Our gratitude to all the citizens who turned out and joined in the celebration! It was all wonderful!

Members of the Milltown Senior Center

Too political The new Arizona law regarding immigration has become way too political, and its naysayers are to blame. The promised change in D.C., has not been forthcoming and our president has not been forthright.

I assumed with his election we could move many degrees past race. Now, however, race has moved from the ace-in-the hole to trump card. Race has become the scapegoat for any and all dissent. That is categorically insulting.

The immigration law which mirrors federal law, is not about race, it’s about illegal. Do the critics dispute the attempt to thwart illegal drugs? Or the illegal catcheting of guns, ammo, etc.? Or terrorist activity? Or embezzlement? Or ID theft?

If the answer is no, then it follows that they should do what is necessary to stop illegal immigration. One could start by enforcing present law. After all, illegal is the common denominator. The fact is, every office holder took an oath to uphold the laws of the United Sates and/or their respective governmental unit.

If the answer is yes, we dispute, then why enforce any law, or why pass a law in the first place? No! I’m not advocating anarchy, far from it, but it seems more likely than enforcing existing legislation. That scenario is predicted, although scoffers abound.

And then there is the president’s speech about immigration. It was insulting! Does he really believe Albert Einstein and the list he cited were illegal immigrants, or does he believe the American people are that stupid? Most of us know we are a nation of immigrants and that those immigrants have made thousands of invaluable contributions to our land. Legal immigration is not the issue. They should not even be mentioned in the same speech except to articulate the right ways and wrong ways to enter our country.

Stan Miller, Luck

Jack Rued, Amery

Milltown celebration

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We wish to recognize all the people who made our June Milltown 100-year celebration a great success. Gratitude is extended to the organizers of the event and to everyone who worked at the many sepa-

Bad sign Whispering Pines Church Camp is closed and the property has been sold, I am aware of that. I did hear the property would be divided into lots and sold. A sad thought that all the trees and the beautiful foliage in those woods would be cut down to make way for a bunch of houses that may or may not sell.

Even more heart rending is when I saw what used to be the entrance to the trail through the woods – the trail that I, a 57year-old grandmother with a bad knee and her old horse, used to ride into the woods on.

The entrance was blocked up by wood, put up all askew and haphazardly, seemingly in a rush to prevent people like me from causing any kind of property damage.

The trails back into those woods have given me wonderful memories and some of the best rides I have ever taken on horseback.

I had a 24-year-old Arab who, once we entered that path into the woods, could not see the trail at all. He was losing his sight and only sunlight would allow him some vision. Thunder and I would wander through that cool forest, smelling the pines and the fresh clean air that nature provided. He would allow me to give direction, but eventually, he began to recognize the smells in that forest that would give him messages about our ride. When he could smell the rows of tall pine trees and feel the soft earth under his hooves, he knew this was the time we would gallop, at least for a short distance. When Thunder could smell the sweet, dew-covered grass, he knew this would be a few moments of rest (and a bit of nibbling) before we would return to the cool forest.

And when we came to a place in the woods where the water would collect to form mud under his hooves, Thunder knew we had reached what used to be called the “double bump”; two steep hills, that we went up and around, down and up again. He would fidget, not wanting to be patient, but wanting to tackle that part

of the trail as a young, powerful animal.

Finally, his turn would come, he would move forward, I would pull his head up, tell him we are going up and all four legs would start strong motion as he raced up the first hill, moved left at a canter, then turning right down to the bottom and cantering up to the top of the last hill. Thunder always seemed exhilarated after his canter through this place in the forest.

Though we had come to the end of our ride, he was energized, and I think it made this senior blind horse feel good that he could still do that.

Now, the trail is gone, all blocked and boarded up – against someone like me and my old horse who might do damage to the forest that may cease to exist. I understand that is the owner’s legal right, but it saddens me to think that the urban defensiveness has come to the countryside around the little town of Frederic.

Donna Running Columbia Heights, Minn.

Duffy best choice As a former state legislator having served with Julie Lassa, I urge you to support Sean Duffy for Congress. I served in the state Assembly from 1999-2007 and I witnessed Lassa support liberal legislation and oppose fiscally conservative legislation. Today in the era of big spending, bailouts and tax increases, we need to elect a responsible conservative to Congress that will put people and business before government and that person is Duffy.

I have known Duffy for many years, and I trust him when he says he will help put our country back on track to grow jobs and lessen the burden of government liberals like Lassa has helped create.

Mark L. Pettis Hertel Former state Rep. 28th Assembly District

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• Area news at a glance • Teen falls from cliff RED CLIFF - A rural Washburn teenager may have been fleeing police when he fell off a cliff and drowned in Lake Superior, according to the Bayfield County sheriff’s office. Authorities believe Marvin Charette III, 18, was at a gathering of about 20 people near the cliffs in Red Cliff on Saturday evening, July 3. Police answered a report around midnight of an underage drinking party in the area, and people scattered when officers arrived. The sheriff’s office said Charette got too close to the edge of the cliff and fell. A kayaker found his body on the shore of Lake Superior, Monday, July 5. A preliminary autopsy report found that Charette drowned and also suffered injuries consistent with a fall. Sheriff Robert Follis said Charette fell about 40 feet. The death is considered accidental, with alcohol probably a factor. - Associated Press County settles with Mattison BARRON COUNTY - Barron County has agreed to pay $175,000 to former highway commissioner Brian Mattison to settle a $2.6 million lawsuit filed against it two years ago. Of that amount, the county will pay two-thirds, or $116,667, out of its own pocket, said county administrator Jeff French. The county’s insurance company, Wisconsin County Mutual, will pay the remaining one-third or $58,333, he said. The county and its insurer will pay $130,000 to Mattison for damages and $45,000 for attorney’s fees and costs. A trial was sched-

uled in Barron County Circuit Court for Tuesday, July 20. As part of the settlement, the county issued a statement saying Mattison was not directly involved in any falsification of records in the highway department and that he retired voluntarily Jan. 1, 2008. Mattison filed the lawsuit claiming that then county Administrator Duane Hebert made disparaging remarks about him to the media in violation of a release and retirement agreement Mattison had with the county surrounding an investigation into possible wrongdoing in the highway department. - Rice Lake Chronotype Contaminant shuts down well on golf course BARRON - After multiple high readings for a groundwater contaminant, Barron’s light and water department shut down one of the city’s four wells and issued a notice about the situation. The contaminant in question is vinyl chloride. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, vinyl chloride produced in the country is mostly used to make a material called polyvinyl chloride, better known as PVC. It also results when microbes breakdown trichloroethylene in groundwater. The EPA has vinyl chloride classified as a carcinogen. Rick Jari, utility manager for the city, said that the threat posed in this case is very minor. Cancer only becomes a possibility after many years of exposure to vinyl chloride, and it’s only been in the past year that the contamination level in one of the city’s wells crept over the 0.2 parts per bil-

lion threshold for safe drinking water. So what’s the culprit? The exact cause of the high readings hasn’t been confirmed yet, but Jari said that suspicion is falling upon an old city dump that used to operate on the other end of the Rolling Oaks Golf Course from the well’s location. The dump was closed in the ‘80s. Monitoring wells upstream of the old dump are clean, while ones downstream are showing the same vinyl chloride contamination. More monitoring wells are going to be drilled and more testing will be done to confirm exactly how the groundwater in that area is flowing and whether or not the former city-owned dump is to blame for the pollutant. - Barron News-Shield Women support Guard members SPOONER - Women in Spooner are busy supporting the men and women of the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 724th Engineer Battalion, currently deployed in Iraq. They are busy sewing “neck coolers” for the troops. If you enjoy sewing, patterns are available. The women of the Northwoods Support Team of the AdoptA-Soldier Platoon are also collecting individual packages of trail mix, granola bars, gum and individual packages of drink mix to send to the troops. If you do not care to sew or go shopping, but want to help support local soldiers, including Superior’s 950th Clearance Co., you can give a cash donation to help with postage. They plan to get these things off by the middle of July.

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gion Auxiliary. In the memo, indicate Adopt-A-Soldier Platoon. All donations may be dropped off at the Community Bank of Spooner or mailed to Northwoods Support Team, 1235 N. Summit St., Spooner, WI 54801. Donations are tax deductible. Call Darlene at 715-635-2930 or email darlene_heller@yahoo.com or Lynda at 715-635-6237 or e-mail lyn_marquardt @hotmail.com for more information.- Superior Telegram E-mails warn pet owners of roaming wolves STATEWIDE - The Department of Natural Resources has created an e-mail system to let people know about wolves roaming in their areas so they can protect their hunting dogs and pets. Ecologist Adrian Wydeven said the system has been running for a couple of weeks. It sends e-mails and text messages to people in areas where wolves attack pets and hunting dogs. There have been nine such attacks confirmed so far this year. The state recently estimated there are 690 to 733 wolves roaming in central and northern Wisconsin. That’s up 10 percent from the previous year. The state is currently not able to run its own management program because the wolf has again been placed on the federal endangered species list. Washington has declassified the wolf twice before, but animal rights groups got the federal courts to restore the endangered status. Wisconsin asked the federal government in late April to declassify the wolf again so management programs can resume. - rivertowns.net

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Changes coming for Polk County government

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – Three resolutions coming to the Polk County board at its July 20 monthly meeting will start the process of adopting policies for operation of the county with a county Administrator. The resolutions change policies to conform to the statutory duties of an Administrator under Wisconsin law.

Other resolutions would authorize borrowing for new windows at Golden Age Manor, set guidelines for the transfer of funds from the lime quarry, and accept the gift of a boat landing on White Ash Lake.

The meeting starts at 3:30 p.m. with a discussion on the 2011 budget. The business part of the meeting starts at 6:30 and in-

cludes a period for public comment.

The policy resolutions change the budget and staffing process for the coming year and define the roll of the Administrator in hiring and performance evaluations.

The budget resolution sets the county on a fast track to catch up with preparing a budget for the coming year. The start of that process was delayed awaiting the start of Administrator Dana Frey. He must have a proposed budget submitted to the supervisors in mid September and the county needs a final recommended budget in mid October.

The personnel policy resolutions include two changes. While hiring department heads is the responsibility of the

Administrator, the county board chair and the chair of the relevant governing committee may participate in the final interview panel. Also, performance reviews of non-elected department heads will now be performed on an ongoing basis by the Administrator. Those reviews have been done by the governing committees. The change in the review process drew praise from some members of the Personnel Committee on July 10.

“I think this is great,” James Edgell said. “It is not fair to meet with a person once a month and then evaluate their performance. I have been bothered by this process.”

“We are all so happy with the change,” Patricia Schmidt added.

The GAM resolution will authorize borrowing up to $200,000 to replace the 51 year old windows at the nursing home.

The project had been approved at a previous board meeting. The lime quarry resolution says that surplus funds could be transferred to the general fund after the end of the fiscal year. Any transfer would be based on the profits from the previous year. And the boat landing gift transfers a landing on the north end of White Ash Lake to the county. The paved landing has long been maintained and used as a public access but the property ownership had never been properly transferred to the public.

Judicial commission drops ethics case against Justice Gableman

by Gil Halsted Wisconsin Public Radio MADISON - The state judicial commission says it has no power to pursue its ethics case against Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman any further.

In a statement released this week, the commission said because the six Supreme Court Justices deadlocked 3-3 on whether Gableman violated the campaign ethics code, it was left with no options but to drop the case.

Mike McCabe of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign says the combination of a nondecision from the court and the lack of legislative authority put the commission in a tough spot. He says the commission brought the complaint, alleged judicial misconduct by Justice Gableman, but the court couldn’t come to a conclusion and basically punted it back to the judicial commission.

“There’s no precedent at all from what the commission should do from that point

forward,” says McCabe. “We’re just in uncharted waters here.”

The commission did issue a press release restating its position on the misrepresentations in Gableman’s TV ad, saying “The Supreme Court’s opinions are not an exoneration or vindication of Gableman’s conduct. There is simply no justification for judges or candidates for judicial office to intentionally misrepresent facts concerning an opponent in a judicial election campaign.”

McCabe hopes the court’s split decision will reduce the public’s confidence in the courts integrity.

Meanwhile, the target of Gableman’s controversial TV ad, former Supreme Court Justice Louis Butler, is waiting to start his new job as a federal judge. He’s one of 30 federal judges President Obama appointed in the past year who the U.S. Senate hasn’t voted on yet.

10-digit dialing begins Saturday NORTHWEST WISCONSIN - Residential and business customers within the existing 715 area code should be prepared for the introduction of the 534 area code.

As of July 17, all customers located in the 715 area code will be required to dial the area code + seven-digit number (10digit dialing) when making local calls from both landline and wireless phones.

The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin ordered an overlay of the 715 area code to ensure that businesses and consumers continue to have access to telephone numbers from their carrier of choice. An area code overlay occurs when another area code (e.g., 534) is added to the same geographic region served by an

existing area code (e.g., 715). An overlay does not require any existing customers to change their area code or telephone number. However, when two area codes serve the same region, callers are required to change the way they dial local calls.

The most important facts that consumers and businesses need to know about the upcoming 534 area code overlay are: • Beginning on July 17, customers in the 715 area code must use the new 10-digit dialing procedure for all local calls. After this date, local calls made without the area code will not complete and a recording will instruct callers to hang up and dial again.

code will need to reprogram their automatic dialing equipment and any other equipment that is currently programmed to dial a seven-digit local number. These devices need to be reprogrammed with the new 10-digit dialing procedure prior to July 17. Examples of programmed equipment and features include: PBX systems, life safety systems, fax machines, Internet dial-up numbers, alarm and security systems, gates, speed dialers, callforward settings, voice mail and similar services .

For more information, please visit http://psc.wi.gov/utilityinfo/tele/areaC odes/home-AreaCodeRelief.htm. - submitted

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Scott/from page 1 tecture. He began his career as an architect in 1952 and retired in 1990. In 1958, he moved to Taylors Falls and owned a home on Government Street until the late 1960s when Scott said, against the advice of a friend, he moved a home from Stillwater to Plateau Street. The home was the oldest home in Stillwater, built in 1846, and then became one of the oldest homes in Taylors Falls. The oldest home built in Taylors Falls belonged to Scott’s mother, built in 1852 downtown. That house also moved up to the Angel Hill District because Scott said his mother loved the home, but not the location.

The Angel Hill District is an area of National Historic Register dwellings that were built in the pre-Civil War times by loggers who had come to the river valley from New England. The homes built with northern white pine were solid homes built with the Greek Revival style that have stood the test of time. The homes are preserved by their owners and are part of the National Historic Register of Places in which better-known places in the district include the Folsum House and the Methodist church. There is something different about Angel Hill as you drive through it, compared to the rest of the city of Taylors Falls. It feels like a step back in time and Scott was one of the people who helped to make that preservation possible. He worked on designating Angel Hill; he also was a volunteer manager for the Folsum House and a tour guide for Angel Hill on a volunteer basis from the time he retired in 1990 until about a year ago.

“One of my hobbies, you could say, is preservation,” he said with a smile. “The

• The dialing procedure for long distance or operator assisted calls will not change.

• All customers with a 715 area code telephone number today will keep the 715 area code for that number.

• Phone numbers with the new 534 area code may be assigned after Aug. 14.

• The price of a call, local and long-distance calling areas and other rates and services of your provider will not change as a result of the area code overlay. What is a local call now will remain a local call regardless of the number of digits dialed.

• You will still dial three digits to reach 911. In addition to changing their local dialing procedure, customers in the 715 area

city of Taylors Falls was architecturally pleasing when I moved here and it still is.”

Scott said most of his architecture work was done for clinics and businesses, including the Duluth Clinic, and clinics located in Chicago and Indiana. He said that when he attended school in the 1950s the idea of new was the concept and anything old was to be destroyed. “I never learned much about preservation in college because the idea was to get rid of anything old and build new,” he said.

“But I always liked old houses and began to learn more about it when I was a member of the State of Minnesota Institution of Architects.”

His interest in historic houses grew and he was a member of the Taylors Falls Historical Society as a charter member and board member. He was also a member of the St. Croix River Heritage Coalition, which designated the Taylors Falls overlook into the Heritage Park. Scott worked with the Minnesota Historical Society on establishing a preservation program for the city of St. Paul.

Scott said one of his hobbies is collecting postcards of county courthouses. “I tell some people and they don’t believe it.

But there are over 3,000 county courthouses in the country and I have about 2,600 of them. I suppose it has to do with architecture, and unfortunately I may be down to those courthouses that didn’t make any postcards.”

Scott will be honored as the grand marshal for Taylors Falls in the Wannigan Days parade on Saturday, July 17, at 6 p.m.

Hwy. 5 in Siren was covered by water following a strong storm system that passed through the area Wed., July 14, bringing power outages, property damage and tornado warnings. - Photo

by Joyce Greener

Bikers to hit Siren Thursday SIREN – Approximately 400 bikers from Bike Wisconsin’s Northwoods Tour will spend a day and night in Siren starting about noon Thursday, July 15. The bikers will be coming into the village from Spooner between noon and 4 p.m. along Old Hwy. 35 to Main Street and east on Main Street to Siren school. Once at the school, they will be offered lunch by two local providers, have a chance to visit area retailers through the Siren Chamber’s

Passport program, listen to a presentation in the school auditorium by Crex Meadows, be served dinner by Adventures Restaurant and the Siren Lions Club at Crooked Lake Park and participate in Music in the Park at the band shell. The bicyclists will stay overnight at Siren School and leave the village between 8 and 9 a.m. Friday, July 16, on their way back to St. Croix Falls, where they started the tour a week ago. – Nancy Jappe

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Dresser discusses State Street ditch washout

by Tammi Milberg Leader staff writer DRESSER – The village of Dresser met July 12, a week later than their usual monthly board meeting due to the July 4 holiday. The board discussed the issue of State Street beginning to wash out near the guardrail area and a ravine. State Street/CTH F was recently repaved, but has been seeing some chipping away as rainwater gets under the edge of the roadway attacking the asphalt. The issue may be resolved with some stabilizing of the area with curbing and directing the water to run off into the ravine instead of under the asphalt. However, it is not known at this time what the best solution is to pursue to keep the area next to the blacktop from washing out.

“It’s getting worse and worse and we might have to have somebody look at this,” said board President Rick Flandrena.

This is an area of State Street in the village of Dresser that has begun washing out after heavy rainfalls. The ravine shows some large traprock, along with mud slide-type erosion. – Photo by Tammi Milberg

“Something needs to be done before we get another heavy rain or we can lose that whole lane,” stated board member Greg Andrie.

Andrie stated that he had talked about a possible solution to edge up the blacktop and build up the ditch area to keep the blacktop from washing out. The question of how to get vehicles in to fix the problem was raised by the board because the ravine that exists next to the ditch is a steep area. Flandrena added that the solution may be something other than dump 20 loads of rock to fill the ravine.

The board agreed to pursue more information about solutions and bring the item back on the next agenda, Aug. 2, for more discussion and possible action.

In other business, the board approved the annual insurance premium for village property, liability, worker’s comp, boiler and machinery, and crime for the amount of $14,276.

The board approved payment of the allocable share of municipal court operating costs to the village of Osceola for $1,214.53.

The board approved training for public works employees Dan Nord and Mike Qualle to attend training for Cross Connection Control II in Spooner on July 14 sponsored by the Wisconsin Rural Water Association.

The board passed an ordinance amendment putting teeth into the license and permits code, and passed an ordinance recreating language in the orderly conduct code for health and sanitation to address the smoking ban law that went into effect July 5 in Wisconsin.

The board was provided with a copy of a sewer ordinance update to review and consider for passage at the Aug. 2 board meeting.

Taylors Falls hears proposal for riverwalk assistance

by Tammi Milberg Leader staff writer TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. – The National Park Service and city of Taylors Falls discussed the possibility of having a technical assistance person to help with the riverwalk project at the July 12 council meeting. The proposal is for an application to have a technical assistance person assigned to the project. The application deadline for said position is Aug. 1. The National Park Service is requesting that Randy Thorson be appointed to the tech-

nical assistance position in the application for the National Park Service fiscal year 2011 that runs from Oct. 1, 2010 to Sept. 30, 2011. Thorson’s name was suggested because he had been in the early planning stages of the riverwalk when it was a concept. Now that the riverwalk is a work in progress, NPS suggests that the city work with it to coordinate the project through a technical assistant.

The intent is to keep all parties involved on the same page including the park and rec commission for the city, the economic

development commission for the city and the NPS as the project moves forward. The riverwalk will eventually run from behind Schoony’s and the She Shop to Bench Street, then from Second Street to River Street to Cascade Street, then connect with the trail coming down River Street from Cherry Hill Trail over to Wannigan Point.

The council suggested that meetings of the park and rec commission and economic development commission take place so that all members are informed of the process and the application for techni-

cal assistance. The council indicated that they would consider authorization of the application submittal at the July 26 meeting.

In other business, the council tabled any action for River Street and Second Street paving until more information is obtained. The council also discussed the washout on West Street near Grove Street.

They approved a bid from Wild River Contracting to regrade, including asphalt, soil and concrete for an 800-foot section of West Street at a cost not to exceed $3,800.

Unknown deposits on Blanding Woods force main

by Tammi Milberg Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – Joe Samuel, MSA Professional Services, presented an update to the St. Croix Falls city council July 12 regardng the Xcel Energy underground power line.

Samuel stated that Xcel has completed segment one of the project, which is from the hydroelectric dam up Louisiana Street.

Segment three, Pine Street to the substation is 98 percent complete and will be completed after the Polk County Fair so there is not interference with the event.

Segment two, Blanding Woods Road, has some glitches that were revealed through televising of the force main. According to Samuel, the force main is constricted 360 degrees around the piping with an unknown substance. The city could do nothing and have Xcel continue their work, but that could mean tearing up the street and fixing the force main down the road.

The council seemed to agree that fixing the problem now, while Xcel was already in the area, would be the most prudent thing to do. Samuel showed the council

televised video of clear pipe and video of the constricted pipe. The area affected is about 400 to 450 feet.

The methods to clear the pipe were discussed. A jetter was used following the televised discovery, but did not remove any buildup in the main. It was determined that the cheapest and least intrusive method to clear the pipe is directional drilling applying pipe-bursting technology. The estimate for that is a little over $154,000. “This seems to be a viable, practical approach and could be completed by the end of July,” Samuel said. The council indicated they wanted to pursue the directional drilling option and analyze the material inside the pipe to determine what the substance is and perhaps understand how to better prevent it from building up in the future.

The council also indicated to Samuel that they wanted to see how much of the cost may be picked up by Xcel Energy.

Samuel did indicate that some of the itemization on the $154,000 bid could be removed such as mobilization and traffic control because Xcel is in the area working. Traffic control is in place and the

equipment is already on scene, so those issues may not be a part of the overall expense. Samuel stated he would review the itemization and determine a more accurate cost for the council to consider.

In other business, Sean Lenz, accountant, presented the council with a TID report. The city’s TID No. 1 was created in 1993. The TID, tax increment finance district, is set up so that tax dollars that were captured at the time of the TID creation would be based on that valuation. As additional valuation is added to the TID, the city would capture those tax dollars for the added value in order to pay off expenses for developing the TID. The TID expense deadline is 2015. That means the city has five years to add any development to the TID. The TID expiration and estimated payoff time is 2020. At this time, the TID will close, and if things continue on a positive valuation schedule, it will be paid off when it closes. Lenz stated that the TID which includes areas on the hill and the downtown for new development or improvement to existing developments, has a valuation right now of over $51 million. He stated that the value went

up from 2008 $2 million, which is why the valuation is now at $51 million. The annual revenue captured by the TID is $1,132,371, or just over $1.1 million. This money is used to pay the debt annually for the TID and some of the money is put into a general fund, which has a $1 million balance.

Lenz stated that the city could use that fund balance to pay off the TID earlier, or hang on to it in the event that the valuation of the TID decreases due to the economy and the revenue annually dips. Lens stated that the city has a healthy cashflowing TID. He also indicated to the council that the city’s bond rating has gone up since 2008 as well. The city was rated an A3 for bonding in 2008. In 2010, the city’s rating jumped up two spots to an A1 rating. The matter was not acted on by the council, but was considered only as an informational update on the TID. The fire department received SCUBA gear as a request presented by the fire department to the council. The equipment purchase of $73,000 was approved and will come from the city reserve fund.

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Frederic Village vacates Fourth Avenue

by Brenda Sommerfeld Leader staff writer FREDERIC – The Frederic Village Board agreed to vacate Fourth Avenue during their regular monthly meeting Monday, July 12. The request came from Warren Peterson who plans to build two houses on the subdivision he previously had planned to put town homes on.

A certified survey map will be made and brought to the village for approval in the next few months.

Family Days volunteers Police Chief RJ Severude addressed a question he has been asked about those roaming the streets in volunteer shirts during the annual celebration of Family Days.

“Most are volunteers that come from outside of the village,” he said. “They are on a no-pay basis and we are fortunate to have them.”

Severude stated that only a select few have any law enforcement background or are deputies.

Wastewater permit The wastewater treatment center permit discussed during the June meeting had a few issues. Village Administrator Dave Wondra worked with the DNR to get the issues resolved and the permit has been sent in for approval.

The lagoons will be covered some time this year to comply with the regulations.

Grants will be applied for to help pay for the project.

Other business • Comforts of Home is looking at

building 14 rooms above the Frederic clinic.

• No response came from Green Acres Mobile Home Park after the village tabled their license renewal for having late bills during the June meeting.

• The village went over budget for Family Days due to confusion on whether the village or chamber of commerce was paying for certain items.

• Brandon Ayde was appointed to the public works committee.

Grantsburg looks at needs of seniors Council discusses golf carts and assisted living

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – The needs of seniors was a main topic of the Grantsburg Village Council during its monthly meeting Monday, July 12.

The board talked about golf cart use on village streets and the possibility of a new assisted living facility. There was also an update on funding for the new fire hall.

All seven members of the council were present for the 5 p.m. meeting at the village hall.

The golf cart discussion was about allowing wider use of golf carts by village residents. At present, people can travel on village streets from their homes to the golf course, by the most direct route. Jean Lundberg appeared before the public safety committee July 6, requesting permission to drive her golf cart from her home on Jackson Avenue to Crex Meadows. She was told that the village ordi-

nance does not allow that use.

“I support revising the ordinance,” Glenn Rolloff said. “I can foresee more use of carts coming. We allow golfers to travel from the northern part of the village to the golf course but not to the local store.”

Dale Dresel said that golf carts won’t cause accidents. Val Johnson said that with an aging population, more residents could need carts to get around. Rolloff said that in Sun City and some other retirement communities, golf carts are the only allowed means of transportation on residential streets.

The council seemed open to allowing a new look at the issue.

An assisted living care facility may be coming to Grantsburg. Paul Kelecher, a developer from Minnesota, told the council he sees a need for such a facility in Grantsburg, and he is looking for property. He said he is looking at sites along Hwy. 70 because of visibility for marketing. Kelecher said an assisted living facility would serve seniors who can’t live on their own but don’t need the level of care offered by nursing homes. The private,

for-profit facility would be staffed 24/7 and offer meal options for residents living in their own apartments.

While council members offered encouragement to Kelecher, several of them urged him to look at downtown locations including sites along the river.

“There are places in the village where we want new development,” Rolloff said.

“Hwy. 70 is our commercial expansion area. There is land available downtown.”

Dresel said a downtown site would be near the post office and park. Mark Dahlberg said that a previous developer looked at property near the river in an area with tax incentives for development.

“We are thrilled to have you interested,” Rolloff told Kelecher. “We are trying to persuade you to come downtown.”

Kelecher held private conversations with several people after the meeting.

The Grantsburg Fire Association is still seeking funds to build a new fire hall on the lot near the village hall. Fire Chief Derek Zeiler and planner Dave Rasmussen from MSA gave an update on the current efforts to raise the $1.5 million

needed to build the hall. The most recent effort involves applying for rural development funds, both grants and loans. They said that the village meets some of the guidelines for these funds which might provide from 25 percent to 40 percent of the needed money.

The council gave approval to the fire association to make the funding application, with the association picking up all the fees and expenses. The village would be the conduit for the funds but the payments on any loans would be covered by the residents of the entire fire association district.

While the Grantsburg Fire Association is still looking for funds, the Friends of the Pool have raised the money needed to repair and maintain the swimming pool.

About $27,000 was raised in two funds, all the repairs have been made, and there is apparently money available to replace an aging pump. The pool supporters started raising funds last winter to make a number of repairs including safe drains and a new pool cover to lower energy costs. The pool complex has been in use all summer.

Luck summer reading program takes kids around the world

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer LUCK — Summer reading is in full swing at Luck, where library director Jill

Glover is taking readers around the world. Last week the kids learned about Egypt and the feast of Eid that takes place at the end of Ramadan. After reading sev-

eral stories about Egypt, Ramadan and the feast, the kids went outside for the festival, where they played games and ate pita bread stuffed with couscous and chicken. The group will visit Japan this

week, July 14, and have a taste of sushi, and then make their way to Italy for carnival July 21. Join them at the Luck Public Library on Wednesdays at 4 p.m.

It’s your Lucky Days this weekend

Enjoying a taste of Egypt, including melon and pita bread with couscous and chicken, are (L to R) Juliana Thompson, Graydon Hershfield, Paige Runnels, Riley Runnels, Annaleise Greener (standing), Julia Nargis, Joshua Stirrat and Joey Nargis. — Photos by Mary Stirrat

Isabelle Jensen takes a turn at the ring toss, while Julia Nargis, center, and Paige Runnels look on.

LUCK —It’s Lucky Days this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, so make sure that you are in Luck to take advantage of the food, fun and bargains that will be available all weekend.

The weekend includes a food court that opens at 8 a.m. both Friday and Saturday, and the Luck Historical Society aebleskiver at the museum from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days.

Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. is the annual Luck Library rummage sale at the Lions Hall, and sidewalk sales at the Main Street businesses starting at 9 a.m.

Later in the day, at 5 p.m., Rex Cactus will entertain at the food court stage.

Bed races will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Main Street, and the softball tournament will start at the ball field by the golf course starting at 6 p.m. (call 715-4722370 or 715-472-8677 for more information).

Enjoy Bingo at the food court from 6:30 to 9 p.m., and a free performance of “Pinocchio” by the Traveling Lantern Theatre Company, at Triangle Park at 7 p.m.

On Saturday, the American Legion Victor Post 255 will hold its annual bake sale in front of Jensen Furniture starting at 8:30 a.m. The car show on Main Street begins at 9 a.m., as does the antique tractor show by Flying Pie Pizza on Hwy. 48. The used book sale at the library will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., kids can enjoy the Luck Girl Scouts Kiddie Carnival between Luck Dental and the eye clinic. At 10 a.m. the sawdust pile, with two age groups, will be ready at Fort Luck Park. Also at 10 a.m. you can look for the first clue for the medallion hunt.

Clues will be posted at the Main Street

window at Hog Wild.

Between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., the Luck Senior Center will serve barbecues, pie and ice cream. Just west of the senior center, starting at 11 a.m., kids can enjoy a petting zoo, pony rides, moonwalk and other amusements.

Live music with the Studebakers will begin at 11 a.m. at Main Street and Second, and celebrities will start getting dunked in the dunk tank at noon.

The public is invited to the Queen’s Tea, which will be held at the school starting at 1 p.m.

Youngsters between the ages of 5 and 10 can decorate their bikes and bring them for the parade. Assemble at United Pioneer Home at 2:30 p.m. for judging (children must be accompanied by a responsible adult).

The annual Lucky Days Parade will start at 3 p.m. at United Pioneer Home, traveling down Park Avenue to Main Street, then north to Hwy. 48. After the parade, from 4 to 7 p.m., Rex Cactus will entertain at the food court stage.

Don’t miss the hot dog eating contest at the Main Street stage, starting at 5 p.m. Participants must preregister by calling Eileen at 715-554-1514.

The evening ends with a street dance with music by Zero Toleranz from 8 p.m. to midnight.

The fun continues Sunday, with music

by The Studebakers and the Lucky Days Motor Bike Show trophies, both at Hog Wild from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Also at Hog Wild, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., will be a barbecue chicken dinner.

Finally, don’t miss the Luck FFA Alumni tractor pull and the Luck Industrial Park beginning at 11 a.m. Contact 715-491-9146 for more information.

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“Amazing” night for Relay for Life

by Sherill Summer Leader staff writer WEBSTER - The American Cancer Society held their Burnett County Relay for Life at the Webster High School on Friday night into Saturday morning, July 9-10.

Seven teams camped out on the athletic

field, raising over $42,000 in the process.

The American Cancer Society community relations representative Michele Gullickson Moore called the amount raised during the event amazing. “I am so proud of the teams. Burnett County gives until it hurts; they always have.”

The Wonderland Snowmobile Club was the top fundraising team in 2010, raising over $12,000. The effort this year was enough to defend their title as top team as they were the top team last year as well. The Wonderland Snowmobile Club has been raising money for the American Cancer Society for nearly a decade.

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Maria Taylor shares a joke with Lee and Bev Raudabaugh of Melon Vine Farm while buying up one of the last boxes of the June strawberries. – Photos submitted out this week’s recipe. Beets will add a big splash of color and flavor to your next dinner. And remember, you can eat the greens, too.

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Alpha: Thursdays, 3 - 6 p.m. in the Burnett Dairy parking lot. Falun: Fridays, 4 6 p.m. near Johnson Lumber. Grantsburg: Mondays, noon - 2 p.m. in the library parking lot. Siren: Saturdays, 1 - 3 p.m. in the senior citizens’ center parking lot.

Frederic: Saturdays, 8 a.m. - noon in the Inter-County Leader parking lot.

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Luck family farm turns 100

Eliason family members who attended the celebration are (L to R) Beverly Sederlund, Annette “Anne” Nash, Elmer Eliason, Lee Kashmark and Phyllis Ratzlaff.

The Eliason family had a potluck lunch after the ceremony.

Cousins from each generation came to share memories on the farm. First-generation cousins are (L to R) Beverly Sederlund, Don Eliason, Elmer Eliason, Annette Nash, Lee Kashmark, Jim Eliason, Phyllis Ratzlaff and Kurt Eliason.

Second-generation cousins in the Eliason family who attended the celebration are, front row, (L to R) Beth Eliason, Leah Eliason and Laurie Esperat. Back row: Bret Nash, Amy Eliason and Alison Nash.

The Eliason family celebrated their Luck farm turning 100 years old this month. They decided to celebrate despite losing the house to a fire last winter. They held a short ceremony at the farm, which is three miles west of Luck. Pictured, they are Beth Eliason, Leah Ericksen, Amy Eliason, Susan Eliason and Elmer Eliason. - Photos submitted

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With August shares love of old barns

by Tammi Milberg Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – A shop in downtown St. Croix Falls has taken a piece of nostalgia and transformed it into simple yet creative items. Shop owner Tim Ofstead says he opened the shop, With August, last fall in the former J&D Clothiers

building downtown.

With August is a shop that showcases the barn wood of yesteryear in creations of furniture, garden décor, wall sconces, shelving, using old metal, barn wood and various textiles and fabric. Barn-wood artist Ofstead said he started making frames from reclaimed barn wood and

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began to make other items including furniture and shelving and home décor. Custom barn-wood framing and matting are a part of what With August has to offer.

“The name of the store, With August, comes from my grandfather, August Ofstead, who was a source of great inspiration and the word “august” meaning with

great exuberance,” said Ofstead. “Hopefully people will be both inspired by my items, and also get a sense of the love of old barns and that simple way of life that inspires my work.”

With August is open Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tim Ofstead stands in his shop called With August in St. Croix Falls. His work is derived from reclaimed barn wood.

Grantsburg Airport Drive-in/Fly-in Pancake Breakfast

Visitors to the fly-in pancake breakfast at the Grantsburg Airport watched planes landing and taking off last Sunday morning, with pilots more than happy to show off their aircrafts during the July 11 event. – Photos by Priscilla Bauer “I want to be a pilot,” voiced 9-yearold Joe Moyer as he sat in this plane’s cockpit. Joe got to play pretend pilot during the fly-in pancake breakfast held on July 11 at the Grantsburg Airport.

A plane took off from the Grantsburg Airport during last Sunday’s fly-in pancake breakfast. It was a beautiful morning for flying in Burnett County with many planes arriving for the annual event sponsored

by EAA Chapter 875.

Jane Kampfer showed her amusement at mixing large amounts of batter while her husband, Curt, had fun flipping the wild rice pancakes for hungry visitors coming to the July 11 fly-in pancake breakfast at the Grantsburg Airport.

The Kampfers came from Harris, Minn., to help EAA Chapter 875 members with this popular annual event.

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Grand opening starts this Friday at Rumors Bar and Grill in Siren

by Nancy Jappe Leader staff writer SIREN – The grand opening of Rumors Bar and Grill will start Friday, July 16. The event center in the back of the building will be open on the 16th from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. for a Hawaiian luau, with free food and drink specials. This will be the start of an entire week of grand-opening activities, with specials and giveaways.

“I love to give things away,” said owner Lisa Hobbie.

Hobbie and her husband, Mark, who are already a part of the neighboring Best Western Northwoods Lodge, took back the restaurant when the previous owner of TJ’s Sports Bar pulled out. There wasn’t even a gap in open hours – the building was normally closed Monday and Tuesday. When Wednesday came around, the new ownership was in place.

“People had been asking what was going on,” Hobbie said. “There were so many rumors floating around. We didn’t want this to be seen as a negative. We say, ‘It is just rumors. (That) stops the conversation.”

Hobbie thought about “Talk of the Town” as a possible name. Then “Rumors” was suggested, a name that really seemed to fit.

Hobbie’s goal is to make Rumors a place for a positive dining, evening-out experience. She wants it to be a place that everybody goes to have a good meal and a fun time, and a place where, to quote from the TV sitcom “Cheers,” “everybody knows your name.”

Her name is already known in the local area. Hobbie is the daughter of banker Kerry Brendel and his wife, Cindy, from Frederic. She worked at the Best Western Northwoods Lodge during high school and is currently its director of operations.

She is also employed as communications coordinator for Northwest Passage in

Years ago, Lisa Hobbie told caterer Kathe Good that one day she wanted to work for her.

That has now happened with the opening of Rumors Bar and Grill in Siren. Working in partnership there are: (L to R) Lisa and Mark Hobbie, holding their son, Mitchell, and Kathe Good, the bar and grill’s chef/kitchen manager. – Photos by Nancy Jappe Frederic.

“People ask me how I can do it (all),” Hobbie said. “My answer: it works with really great people (on the team).”

A key person on the team is also well known in the local communities.

Chef/kitchen manager Kathe Good got her cooking start in her family’s business, Sporty’s, north of Siren. She ran a catering service, Good Stuff Catering, for many years and had a business location on the west end of Main Street, Siren.

Good and Hobbie got to know one another when Good supplied breakfast

The inside of the Rumors Bar and Grill in the Northwoods Crossing building on the southwest corner of the stoplight intersection in Siren will stay basically the same under new ownership. Changes in the bar, taking it away from the sports-bar look, are under way.

WEBSTER – White-Tail Wilderness, Webster, hosted their first classic car show on Saturday, June 26. The event attracted 58 entries, with each registered vehicle receiving a dash plaque and chicken dinner.

White-Tail Wilderness provided door prizes, and those attending voted on people’s choice awards. Back to the ‘50s music was provided by the DJ Fat Cat and some participants dressed in ‘50s attire.

Event organizers Larry and Jan Koch, Dale and Paula Kissner, Ken and Sheri Nelson, along with White-Tail Wilderness owners, Mike and Jean Waltzing, were pleased with the turnout and plan to make this an annual event. Next year the show will include motorcycles and a swap meet. – submitted

Organizers of the classic car show held at White-Tail Wilderness on Saturday, June 26, Larry and Jan Koch, are pictured with their 1956 Chevy.

muffins for the motel customers. “I told her someday I would work for her,” Hobbie recalled. The two would talk about upcoming weddings and other events planned at the motel. Now the time has come when they are working as partners.

They have the kind of relationship where they can finish each other’s sentences as they talk about this or that.

When the complex changed hands, Hobbie knew she had a commitment to keep to the people who had planned to use the facility for weddings and other upcoming events. “I felt I wanted to ful-

fill that commitment as far as I could,” she said. Thirty events are already scheduled between now and the end of the upcoming winter. Hobbie plans on adding a lot more, including maybe an adult prom and a bluegrass night with band and polka music.

A lot of changes are in the works for the near future, including refurbishing in the bar area. “People will be quite surprised.

Many good things are taking place that will be exciting for everyone,” Hobbie said, adding that the changes will turn the bar into the opposite of a sports bar.

Pricing of meals in the grill will center on keeping the cost for most everything under $10. The daily specials will feature Good’s Sporty’s Spuds and Oakey Pig chicken on Mondays, tacos on Tuesdays, wacky wings (a big plate of wings) on Wednesdays, thick-cut pork chops Thursdays, fish fry Friday, prime rib Saturday and ribs on Sunday. Everyone will get a treat at the end of a meal, and there will be drink specials every night.

On hand from time to time will be the Hobbie’s 16-month-old son, Mitchell Douglas, the light-haired charmer called “the best little host.” Mitchell loves to wipe down tables, and he has been seen going around the dining room pushing a vacuum cleaner.

Rumors Bar and Grill is taking employment applications. “We are trying to pull our team from everybody in the community to build a good team,” Mark Hobbie commented. “We are looking for people with talent and enthusiasm,” Lisa added.

“I am sure glad to be here. What a blessing!” Good said. “It’s just a fun place.”

Rumors Bar and Grill is open seven days a week, from 5-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Working together to create a fun place to come and eat in Siren at Rumors Bar and Grill are (L to R): Kathe Good, Lisa, Mitchell and Mark Hobbie. The partners in the newly opened bar/grill are well-known in the area and are excited about the possibilities that are now open to them to develop an eating place where “everybody knows your name.”

Classic car show a success

Dale and Paula Kissner pose with their 1960 Plymouth at the White-Tail Wilderness Classic Car Show. – Photos submitted

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Memory Days Parade

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Frodo the Dog has officially endorsed several local political candidates.

Even royalty has trouble with loud fire truck sirens.

This youngster enjoyed the parade from the passenger seat of a big rig.

Several past Centuria royalty members enjoyed the parade from atop a pontoon boat.

The 2010 Centuria royalty made their parade debut Sunday in their hometown parade - the first of many future parade appearances.

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The Memory Days parade even included newlyweds this year.

The FFA member pulled double duty: Holding the reins on a cow and the Luck FFA parade sign.

The Zor Shriners Roadrunners were one of the highlights of the Centuria parade.

It wasn’t just people enjoying the Memory Days parade.

Grand Marshals Dave and Judy Markert.

Best seats in the house! These young parade fans were front row for the Memory Days parade.

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34th-annual world championships in Grantsburg this weekend

by Kerri Harter Special to the Leader GRANTSBURG – This weekend, July 16-18, marks the 34th anniversary of the World Championship Snowmobile Watercross in Grantsburg. Top racers from the U.S. and Canada will come and compete for the titles in six different classes.

Chad Maki, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., took the pro stock title last year at Grantsburg’s world championship. He took second in both the quarter and semifinals, but got the first when it counted the most. Maki also took fifth in the pro open after having to run twice in tiebreaker heats just to qualify for Sunday’s finals.

“Five racers were tied with six points, with only one moving on,” explained Maki. “That was the most nervous I’ve ever been before a race!” Once in the finals, Maki started in the sixth lane, with the two-second delay, so took the equalizer on the first lap. “I was in second place the whole time until Howie (Steenberg) went wide and I cut under him, but then I sank in the last corner,” said Maki.

In addition, Maki ran the East-West Challenge race, and took the win, bringing the trophy back to the IWA for the year. In this event, three EWA racers (who turn ovals to the left in their circuit) and three IWA racers (right-turn ovalers) compete in a 16-lap race (eight laps to the left, and then eight laps to the right). “It was exhilarating!” said Maki. “We did the left turns first, and I drew lane one. It’s actually not too difficult changing to the leftturn style. It’s mostly a mind thing.”

Those who have watched Maki race watercross over the past five years would agree the young man makes it look pretty easy. The ease in which he rides, the control and poise he exhibits on the water, leads one to believe he’s been at this game a lot longer than he has. Amazingly, this 19-year-old veteran just keeps adding trophies to his collection, reaching just about every goal he’s set for himself since he began his watercross career in 2005. And if you’ve followed watercross since its inception, you may even say he looks a lot like his dad, Mark (12-time world champion) out on the water.

Over the course of last year’s circuit, Maki not only brought home three pro open titles, two pro stock titles and two mod drags titles, but remarkably, also wrapped up the coveted pro open points title at the end of the season, earning him the No. 1 sled for 2010, the youngest ever to do so in IWA history.

“It felt great to win it, especially at a young age. I’d love to win it again,” said Maki. “Dad won Grantsburg when he was 14, but it wasn’t quite the same. Yes, he was good, but it was an advantage to be small then, going for distance on underpowered machines. After the IWA was formed, which was sometime in the ‘80s, all of the races for the season were tallied together and the racer with the most points became the number one driver at the end of the year,” explained Maki.

“I’m really excited about this year,” continued Maki. “After winning points last year, I realize I have a pretty big target on my back, which is added pressure, but I look forward to it. I’m going to be racing the entire circuit this year, which should

Other notes Maki just completed his first year at Winona State University majoring in marketing.

Sponsors Trygstad Motorsports, Ski-Doo, Danner Sales, Camoplast, C&A Pro, Arctic FX, TEAM Industries, Skinz Protective Gear, HoglundLaw.com, Woody’s, Straightline Performance, Shockwave Performance, EBC. The Grantsburg event boasts three days of snowmobiles racing up to 80 mph, culminating on Sunday, July 18, with the finals. The pro open final on Sunday, a six-man, eight-lap finale, is a must-see!

Friday evening, don’t miss youth and vintage racing. Vendors from all over are onsite throughout the weekend. There is a kids play area, mechanical bull for the adventurous, street dances both Friday and Saturday nights and a spectacular fireworks show Saturday at dusk. New this year: Extreme jumping by Deaton Racing and an autograph session with David Backes of the St. Louis Blues! For full schedule and more information, go to www.grantsburgwatercross.com.

Chad Maki takes his Pro Stock victory lap at last year's world championship.

The World Championship of Snowmobile Watercross is being held in Grantsburg this weekend, July 16-18. – Photo by Kerri Harter be a blast!”

So what’s left for Maki to achieve for 2010? As is true for many pro racers in this circuit, Maki has yet to fulfill one lofty goal.

“To win Grantsburg [Pro Open World Championship] would be great!” said Maki. “Like always, I’d like to win as many races as possible but when it comes down to it, I really want to win at Grantsburg. I’ve won other classes here, and pro open elsewhere, but I really want to win the world championship,” he said.

Maki began this season with the Moose Lake race last month with some good as well as some not-so-good results. Good: In pro stock, Maki won all but one of his heats, started in lane one for the final, and led from start to finish. Not-so-good: During the mod drags, an electrical relay went bad on his mod sled, preventing it from running at full speed, and he ended up fifth.” Good: Because of the mechanical issue, Maki ran his stock sled in the pro open class and was the only racer to go undefeated through the Saturday qualifying rounds. “On Sunday, I won my quarterfinal, which meant as long as I qualified for the final by getting second in my semifinal, I would earn lane 1 in the final,” explained Maki. Not-so-good: With his good-humored, not-to-take-himself-tooseriously attitude, Maki continued, “Unfortunately, I had an absolute lack of brainpower, and forgot that this year we run five laps in the pro open heats instead of the former four-lap heats, and I only went four. I got third in the heat, and had to race for seventh through ninth, and placed seventh. Talk about a letdown!”

Interestingly enough, and proof it’s not all about power, Maki has never run a full mod sled until this year, yet competed successfully against the best of the pros in the past few years.

“I’ve never had the full mod, so it’s a big change, and hopefully will help me get and stay out front,” said Maki. “We have the help of Dave Trygstad (Trygstad Motorsports, Rochester, Minn.) who builds performance parts and motors for only Ski-Doo snowmobiles.”

With this sport comes many hours of behind-the-scene work in the form of practice, mechanics, tuning and experimenting. “The field in pro open is so competitive that you have to stay sharp or you’ll get blown away,” said Maki “We like to tune our sled all year, and just try to get it working better and better for each race. With the mod sled, we have to get that dialed in, which is a lot harder than the stock sleds we’ve run before.”

And no matter how many trophies, no matter how many wins, each race is a new race, bringing with it all the excitement of the first. “I still get as nervous as ever on the starting line, but I am also more confident on the track, which is nice. My adrenaline still gets pumping every time I’m out there, and I still get disappointed over a poor performance,” said Maki.

2009 highlights IWA Pro Open Points Champion Camoplast East-West Challenge Champion Pro Stock World Champion Pro open wins at Moose Lake, Minn., Ely, Minn., and Wausau Pro stock win at Ely Mod drag wins at Moose Lake and Frederic Past highlights 2008 Pro Stock World Champion 2007 IWA Semipro Open Champion 2006 and 2005 IWA Semipro Stock Champion 2006 and 2005 Semipro Stock World

Extra Points

••• LEADER LAND – The St. Croix Falls at Unity Legion baseball game can be heard on 1260 AM beginning at 5:30 p.m., on Tuesday, July 20.

••• LEADER LAND – The River Falls at Osceola Braves baseball game can be heard on 104.9 FM on July 21, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

••• MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee Brewers baseball can be heard on 1260 AM on the following dates and times.

The Brewers at Braves series on July 15, 16, 17 and 18 begin at 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 6 p.m., and 12:30 p.m., respectively. Brewers at Pirates games on July 19, 20 and 21, begin at 6 p.m. each night.

••• MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Minnesota Twins baseball can be heard on 104.9 FM on the following dates and times. The White Sox at Twins games on July 15, 16, 17 and 18 begin at 7 p.m., 7 p.m., 6 p.m., and 1 p.m., respectively. The Indians at Twins games on July 20, 21 and 22 begin at 7 p.m., noon and 7:30 p.m., respectively.

••• 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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Bruce Teigen retires as Grantsburg golf coach Ends successful 26 years with Grantsburg golf team

by Marty Seeger Leader staff reporter GRANTSBURG – After 26 years of coaching with the Grantsburg golf team, Bruce Teigen decided that it was time to let someone else take the reins. He retired as the art teacher in Grantsburg just three years ago, but held the head coaching position for the past six years.

“Twenty-six years is a long time, and its a little different coaching when you’re not teaching,” Teigen said.

For 20 of those 26 years Teigen held the position of assistant coach while Mark Smith acted as the head coach of the golf team. But Teigen’s teaching and coaching career actually began in White Bear Lake, Minn. In total he has 36 years of teaching to his credit and believes that he held some form of coaching position in each one. At one time he was busy coaching in all three seasons, including girls tennis, baseball and even gymnastics.

“I’ve coached a lot of sports over those 36 years and most of the time it’s been just a blast,” Teigen said. “It’s about the kids too. That’s the one thing about coaching, its fun to work with the kids and watch them grow as the season goes on and the years go by. Their skills get better … that’s a lot of fun.”

And of course, success was a part of the fun too. In his six years as head coach Teigen took one team to the state meet and took a couple of individuals in separate years as well. He enjoyed several conference championships and was involved with three other team qualifiers while an assistant coach with Smith.

One of the goals of Grantsburg golf coach Bruce Teigen was to take a team to the state golf meet. Here Teigen (far right) stands with the team he took to state in 2009. – File photo by Marty Seeger “That was one of my goals when I decided that I wanted to be head coach is I wanted to take at least one team to Madison, and we got one there. It wasn’t necessarily the one I assumed was going to go, but I think those kids just decided to play good golf when it needed to be,” Teigen said.

Teigen said he’ll not only miss being around the kids but the other coaches in the conference, who he frequently golfed with at various tournaments.

“The coaches inside our conference were pretty darn special to work with too.

We had a lot of fun as coaches. It wasn’t all win/lose and stuff like that. We had a good group of coaches on that side,” Teigen said.

While in Grantsburg Teigen coached countless talented golfers, including his son, and even coached Dave Tentis while Tentis was in seventh and eighth grade.

Tentis is a native of White Bear Lake and played on the PGA Tour in 1989 and also in three PGA championships.

Since the spring golf season Teigen has been nursing a knee surgery, which has kept him off the golf course for a while but

he expects to be out there golfing again soon. He’ll also keep busy helping out at the Siren Golf Course, selling guns at St. Croix Outdoors and frequenting a high school spring golfing event or two in the near future. He also plans to referee a few volleyball games in the fall and don’t be surprised to see him at one of the local Ducks Unlimited fundraising events.

“It’s been a long run of coaching and maybe now it’s just time to relax,” Teigen said.

Lund and Team Wisconsin take on Minnesota Face future U of M pitcher in border contest EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – When Michelle Lund was asked to pitch for Team Wisconsin she knew she would have to throw strikes, not walk batters, and mix pitches to keep batters off balance so the defense could make plays and keep the opposing team off the board. On Tuesday, July 6, at Miller Park in Eden Prairie, Minn., a surprised Lund from Division 3 Grantsburg, was handed the ball to start the first game of a doubleheader against Team Minnesota.

The opposing pitcher was Sarah Moulton of Eagan, Minn., who had signed to pitch for the University of Minnesota for the 2011 season. Moulton struck out 1,017 batters from the 40-foot pitching distance over her four-year high school career.

Moulton was not the only star on Team Minnesota. In total, they had four players who were Division 1 collegiate signees (U of M, NDSU), seven players who were Division 2 collegiate signees (Augustana College, U of M Mankato, UMD, U of Sioux Falls) and one player who will be playing for St. Thomas.

Lund, who will be trying to make the Winona State team as a walk-on for the 2011 season and the only Division 3 high school player on either team, pitched five scoreless innings against Team Minnesota, giving up three hits with no walks and a strikeout with the help of an outstanding error-free team defense. Team Minnesota managed to score a run in the bottom of the seventh to win the game 1-0.

In game two of the doubleheader, Team Wisconsin pitcher Emma Wishau (Waterford, UW-Eau Claire) followed the same game plan as Lund in game one and held Team Minnesota to one unearned run through five innings, giving up four hits

Michelle Lund started the first game of a doubleheader, against Team Minnesota, pitching for Team Wisconsin. Lund pitched five scoreless innings. She gave up three hits, zero walks and had one strikeout.

Michelle Lund steps up to the plate against Team Minnesota’s Sarah Moulton. – Photos submitted and no walks while striking out two. After a pitching change in the sixth, Team Minnesota scored four runs on four hits, a walk and an error. Brooke Piotrowski (Stevens Point, Winona State signee)

scored Team Wisconsin’s only run after drawing a walk and she moved around on singles by Kassie Krueger (Stevens Point, UW Whitewater) and Andie Varsho (Marshfield, Purdue). The final score was 5-1 for Team Minnesota.

In both games, Team Wisconsin had to battle an extremely liberal and expanded strike zone given by the umpires to the talented and powerful pitchers from Team Minnesota.

“I was surprised that the umpires called pitches thrown deep inside both batters boxes and four inches off the ground as

strikes. We were hoping to see games with more hitting, defense, and swing-and-a miss-type pitching from the pitchers. Instead we got to watch umpires call pitches that were obviously balls as strikes all night long while the other seven players on the field for Team Minnesota stood and watched the game. It really makes me appreciate the quality of home plate umpires we have in Wisconsin. They call the game right for both sides,” said Brian Lund, Michelle’s dad. Despite the obstacles, Team Wisconsin was in both games to the end and never quit. – submitted

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Grantsburg Pirates earn runner-up at SCSU tournament ST. CLOUD, Minn. – Grantsburg High School basketball players finished with a 5-1 record at a St. Cloud State University basketball tournament July 10-11. The team drew a No. 1 seed out of their pool with a 3-0 record, with victories over Sauk Centre, Minn., Crosby-Ironton, Minn., and Pelican Rapids, Minn.

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Carlyle Sherstad 5K Run/Walk makes significant donation

In tournament play they defeated Melrose, Minn., and Pelican Rapids, once again, on their way to the championship.

All of the opponents were Class 2A (comparable to Wisconsin Division 3 teams) Minnesota schools, with Grantsburg being the only Wisconsin school out of a total of 14 teams in the Black (small school) Division. – submitted

June 5 marked the fifth-annual Carlyle Sherstad 5K Run/Walk as part of Grantsburg’s Big Gust Days. Thanks to 299 registered participants and 33 local business contributors, the event continued to grow and was a great success.

Darlene Sherstad, Carlyle’s widow, along with race director, Kelli Eklof, Burnett Medical Center Clinic manager, proudly present this year’s recipient, Amanda Jensen, executive director of Community Referral Agency, Inc., with a check in the amount of $2,418.50. Mark your calendars to join them next year on June 4, 2011, and benefit another great community cause. - Photo submitted The Grantsburg boys basketball players finished well in a tournament at St. Cloud State University recently. Pictured front row (L to R): Connor Myers, Daniel Biorn, Nolan Hanson and Zack Arnold. Back row: Derek Bertelsen, Trevor Thompson, David Ohnstad and Brent Myers. Not pictured, Seth Coy. – Photo submitted

LEADER SPORTS SCOREBOARD FALUN CHURCH LEAGUE SOFTBALL Standings

Team Overall Siren Assembly 6-0 Falun Churches 5-1 Webster Baptist 5-2 Trade Lake Baptist 4-2 Calvary Covenant 4-2 West Sweden/Zion Lutheran 3-3 Frederic Free 2-3 Trade River Free 2-4 New Hope Lutheran 1-5 Faith Lutheran 1-6 Siren Covenant/Bethany 1-6 Scores Thursday, July 1 Frederic Free 13, Siren Covenant/Bethany 12 Webster Baptist 13, Trade River Free 12 Siren Assembly 19, W. Sweden/Zion Lutheran 1 Friday, July 2 Calvary Covenant 9, Faith Lutheran 5 Falun Churches 8, New Hope Lutheran 4 Thursday, July 8 Falun Churches 17, Trade River Free 10 W. Sweden/Zion Lutheran 22, Faith Lutheran 10 Calvary Covenant 22, Siren Covenant/Bethany 2 Friday, July 9 Trade Lake Baptist 19, Webster Baptist 12 Frederic Free 17, New Hope Lutheran 2

WOMEN’S SLOW-PITCH LEAGUE SOFTBALL

Standings Team Overall Coyland Creek 6-1 Chell Trucking/The Beehive 6-1 Smith Family Eye Care 4-3 Indian Creek Tavern 3-4 Kris Pheasant Inn 2-4 Maurer Power 2-5 Digger Nick 1-6 Scores Monday, July 12 Smith Family Eye Care 23, Digger Nick 5 Chell Trucking/The Beehive 18, Coyland Creek 16 Indian Creek Tavern 19, Maurer Power 18 Indian Creek Tavern 25, Kris Pheasant Inn 17

MEN’S SLOW-PITCH LEAGUE SOFTBALL

Standings Team Overall Pour House 9-2 Century 21 8-2 Sundowners 8-2 Pheasant Inn 5-4 Chell Well 5-5 Fur, Fins & Feathers/Coyland Creek 4-6 God Squad 4-6 Grantsburg Sanitary 2-8 Da Crew 0-10 Scores Wednesday, July 7 Century 21 14, Fur, Fins & Feathers 11 God Squad 24, Da Crew 2 Sundowners 16, Pheasant Inn 9 Pour House 21, Grantsburg Sanitary 18 Pour House 13, Chell Well 4

MCKENZIE LANES SUMMER BOWLING LEAGUE

Team Standings Team Points MMCO 24.0 Cutting Edge Pro Shop 22.0 Ta-Da 20.0 Denny’s Downtown Lanes 19.5 Lane Brains 14.5 Lakers 12.0 McKenzie Lanes 12.0 Don’s Boys 12.0 Men’s High Scores Mike Oryan, 255, scratch game Cory Crowell, 247, scratch game Gene Braund, 224, scratch game Cory Crowell, 657, scratch series Gene Bruand, 652, scratch series Gene Ackland, 608, scratch series Women’s High Scores Kelly Oryan, 220, scratch game Kelly Oryan, 214, scratch game Kelly Oryan, 208, scratch game Kelly Oryan, 642, scratch series Brenda Lehmann, 509, scratch series Connie McKenzie, 506, scratch series

Frederic Chamber golf tournament to be held FREDERIC – The Frederic Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its seventh-annual golf tournament on Wednesday, July 28, at the Frederic Golf Course.

This tournament will be a four-person scramble, and all levels of players are encouraged to attend. The price for each four-person team is $260, or $65 per person. This price includes 18 holes of golf, power cart, Bean’s famous bag lunch and dinner following. There will be raffle items, auction items, a grand raffle and cash prizes.

The goal each year is to donate the pro-

ceeds from this tournament back to the community. This year’s monies will be given to the Frederic Public Library.

The tournament registration will begin at noon, with golfing to start at 1 p.m. If you wish to golf, sponsor a hole from your business for $50, donate raffle items or have any other questions concerning the event, please call Vonnie Anderson at 715205-3394 or the Frederic Golf Course at 715-327-8250 and please leave a message if they are unavailable to take your call.

Please come for a fun day of golf! – submitted

Second-annual Jane Wisse Open golf tourney set for August FREDERIC – The second-annual Jane Wisse Open Scholarship Fund Golf Scramble has been set for Sunday, Aug. 8, at the Frederic Golf Course. The four-person golf scramble will have a shotgun start at 11 a.m. followed by memory celebration reception dinner at 4 p.m. Participants can attend all events or just the reception dinner.

Proceeds will benefit the new Jane Wisse Frederic High School scholarship and individual projects Wisse embraced related to health, youth programs, etc. The first $1,000 scholarship was awarded this year to Alex Lonetti. Wisse taught physical education and health at both Frederic and Siren schools, coached the Frederic gymnastics team and was an avid golfer who lost a 15-month battle with uterine cancer in March 2006.

According to her daughter Jennifer Greenquist, Wisse’s friends and family created a fun event that encourages golfers and nongolfers alike to get together and raise money for several causes.

“Last year we had over 50 golfers participate, and many additional friends attended the dinner or donated. A great time was had by all, and we look forward to an even better event this year!” says Greenquist.

To register for the Jane Wisse Open, reception dinner or make a donation, contact Jennifer Greenquist at 651-260-4770, jgreenquist@mmm.com, Duane Wisse at 715-327-4848, Edina Realty/Frederic, or go to www.janewisseopen.com. Registration forms can also be picked up at the Frederic Golf Course. – submitted

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

Prep work for spring seedlings begins now Cost sharing available for Polk County landowners to plant trees

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – While April is an optimum time to plant trees in Wisconsin, landowners considering a change in their landscape or improving wildlife by planting trees should consider a plan soon. The best time to order seedlings is in the early fall and winter, and one way to do so is through one of three state nurseries run by the Wisconsin DNR. Beginning in October, order forms will be available through your local DNR forestry office, but before you begin ordering trees, it might be best to meet with the county forester to ensure you have picked the right trees, and have properly prepared your plot when the new seedlings arrive in the spring.

“They always call us in the spring and say they want to plant trees,” says forester Janette Cain, who works out of the Polk County office in Balsam Lake.

Cain says you can still plant trees in the spring, but to ensure the best survival of your investment its best to contact a professional beforehand. She says that every field is different, but most need some sort of weed control, which requires the use of herbicide to kill competing vegetation. For example, a farmed corn or soybean field doesn’t need much preparation for the spring, as they’ve likely applied some sort of herbicide already, but a field that has been sitting idle for a few years is a different story.

“If it was old hay, or just plain weeds, you’ve got to kill those weeds off and you don’t want to plow it, because that just exposes the soil to more seeds,” Cain said.

Typically, Cain will suggest the landowner try to mow the vegetation first, and after about four weeks, when the vegetation grows to about 6 inches tall, (preferably before the end of August) herbicide can be used to kill the weeds. Then in the spring, she says a

The field above was prepared properly in the fall to ensure it was ready to plant in the spring. The piece of machinery being used is available through the DNR forestry service in Polk County. – Photos submitted

The area in the photo above will become prime wildlife habitat in just a matter of years. pre-emergent herbicide can be added before green-up to kill the existing weeds.

There are several ways to plant the trees either by hand or by machine. Cain says the DNR has two machines that can be rented through their office and there are other local businesses that can aid in planting process as well. Those who wish to do very little prepping of the soil have an option of scalping the soil first before planting, but Cain says this process is often unpopular with landowners because the rows left by the

Natural resources board meeting in Superior SUPERIOR – Wisconsin’s Natural Resources Board will meet at the Barkers Island Inn on Tuesday, Aug. 10, from 10 a.m. to noon and on Wednesday, Aug. 11, beginning at 8:30 a.m. The public is invited to attend and may address the board about natural resources and environmental matters.

The board provides policy direction for programs administered by the Department of Natural Resources. The board’s agenda includes resource management and environmental protection issues. Time is also allotted for the board to hear input on natural resources and environmental and issues.

People interested in addressing the board must contact Laurie Ross, Natural Resources Board liaison, at 608-267-7420 or e-mail laurie.ross@wisconsin.gov prior to 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 6. Only one topic will be permitted per individual within a five-minute period. Citizens

are encouraged to discuss board policy issues rather than detailed day-to-day activities. Matters currently under litigation should not be brought before the board. Background on complex topics should be sent to Ross for advance distribution to board members to facilitate discussion. Agenda and public appearance information is located at: www.dnr.wi.gov/org/nrboard/.

The public is welcome to attend and listen to the meeting. Consistent with their past policy of making themselves available to state citizens, the board has been holding their meetings at various locations throughout the state during the summer months.

The seven-member board is appointed by the governor with consent of the state Senate. Members serve without pay on a voluntary basis and are chosen from throughout the state. – from the DNR

scalper can sometimes be seen for life. Either way, she stresses that its best to get started soon even if you don’t have much prep work to do. This ensures that the soil is properly treated and your seedlings get off to the best start possible.

“Trees just have a rough life beginning, and you have to outcompete deer, rabbits, the weather, and so site prep is just the key thing. Even if you don’t have to do site prep, because of the practices you’ve been doing, its still always good

to prepare yourself, because it’s a lot of money you’re investing,” Cain said.

DNR foresters generally work with landowners with three or more acres of tree planting, but have helped some with as little as two acres. They usually suggest at least 800 or more seedlings per acre to increase survival rates, and depending on the species you plant, prices will vary. For 1,000 2-year-old white pine seedlings it costs about $252. Two-year old white oak seedlings will run you about $488 for 1,000 seedlings.

The economy has taken its toll on the amount of acres being planted with trees, and high corn prices have turned several acres of idle fields into crop producers, yet there is money available to landowners who still want to plant trees through cost sharing.

NWTF grant money available Through a grant written by DNR foresters Cain and Paul Heimstead, the National Wild Turkey Federation awarded funds to assist landowners with tree planting in Polk County. The grant affects only landowners in Polk County, and pays 65 percent of the total cost to plant trees. The only stipulation is that 50 percent of the planting must be in oak trees.

In order to get the best quality of oaks, Cain says you can plant one row in pine and another row in oak trees and so on.

If everything goes according to plan, in 30 years, they encourage you to thin out the rows of pine to promote the oaks to grow even larger. But the landowner will get to make the decision if he or she wants to thin it out when the time comes.

“Once you plant the trees the only requirement is just to keep the trees on landscape. There is no other requirement, you don’t have to thin it if you don’t want to,” Cain said.

The NWTF grant money won’t be around forever, so those interested should act soon by calling Cain or Heimstead at 715-485-3518. Surrounding counties may have other cost-share options for tree planting as well, so contact your county forester for more details on how to get started.

Harter shoots 100 straight Scott Harter, Grantsburg, shot 100 straight at the annual 100 Bird Shoot held at the Grantsburg Rod and Gun Club last Saturday, July 10. The Lewis class event had approximately 60 shooters enjoying the day. In Class A it was Harter shooting 100; Ricky Danielson and John Waller, 98; Wally Johnson, Harter and Bryan Bjorklund 97. In Class B, Pam Waller, Sid Jackson, Wally Johnson and Ed Smeckel, 93; John Mosansky, Dean Josephson, Gary Peterson, Rick Leffelman and Scott Tubbs, 92; Kerri Harter and Al Fanum, 91.

In Class C it was Gwen Larson, John McNally, Shari Harter and Dan Greene, 89; Vicky Oberg, 88 and Scott McLain, 87. – Photo submitted

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Chasing Invasives Part one - Tracking the new, old and exotic threats

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – The Polk County Land and Water Resources Department is under the gun. Water quality specialist Jeremy Williamson, who also carries the title of aquatic invasive species coordinator, is leading a charge against numerous threats to woods, land, water and the environment as it is known in Polk County.

Those threats sound like a Darwinian short story of supervillains. And in many cases, that’s exactly what they are: Eurasian water milfoil, Chinese knotweed, toxic algae, Chinese mystery snails, rusty crayfish, all the evils of a quickly shrinking planet of threats.

The species that invade us are truly threatening to our current way of life, be it in lakes and rivers or in the woods and backyards of the region. While we’ve long known of many foreign invaders, many of which we’ve grown accustomed to over the years, like earthworms, Eurasian beetles and dandelions, they pale in comparison to some of the invasives that show up in our waters and soil. Many of the new “predators” of sorts are loose in our environment without any natural enemies, except for people like Williamson and cohorts in the LWD office.

Williamson has become used to battling a growing number of seemingly unchecked invasive enemies like buckthorn, zebra mussels and the like. But for many people in his line of work, it wasn’t until purple loosestrife became such a scourge locally that the term “invasive species” became so common. In fact, the purple loosestrife battle has actually been one of the few relative successes.

“Actually, that’s turned out pretty well,” Williamson stated in an interview earlier, detailing how an innovative beetle-introduction program has “made great strides” in keeping the beautiful purple plant in check and from flowering into an even greater threat across the region.

But now the LWRD battles are easily tenfold what they were a decade ago.

The growing threat of waterborne invasives is “much, much worse” than first thought, and much more extensive.

We’ve known about the pending threat of Eurasian water milfoil for decades,

Jeremy Williamson of the Polk County Land and Water Resource Department holds up an example of one of the new threats facing the waters of the region: Chinese mystery snails. – Photo by Greg Marsten and evidence shows it was in Madison lakes as long ago as the late ‘60s, marching west on boats and trailers and between lakes and rivers. Eradication efforts have slowed its march, and the issue became quite noteworthy several years ago as EWM was discovered is several Twin Cities lakes, including Lake Minnetonka, where hundreds of watercraft go in and out daily during the warm months, potentially spreading it to countless lakes and water bodies.

The battle against spreading waterborne invasives has included some rather innovative approaches, from volunteer monitors at busy boat launches to video cameras located at those same launches to keep track of boaters who may not adhere to recent rules regarding bilge draining, rinsing or live-well dumping, to keep those invasives in check.

But that was then, and EWM is a relatively easy opponent compared to some

of the new “supervillains,” according to Williamson.

Recent, eye-opening research and water-quality assessments have revealed a growing catalog of deceptively small, innocuous offenders, while media reports of some rather obvious threats such as the carp noted for flying from the water when agitated, bouncing off boat hulls and even injuring passengers have put a strange face to the enemies, and have made the battle broad, difficult and hardly ever completed. The phrase “mission accomplished” will never be associated with the battles of the invasives.

As Williamson stated, we now have many more plants, critters and insects threatening pristine waters, woods, yards and even native trees and animals.

And sadly, that list of environmental terrorists keeps growing - spreading the virtual “front lines” even wider, and forcing land and water specialists to forego some battles, while concentrating their efforts on others that may pose greater threats.

Those invasive species threats do have an occasional scar to show for it, as anyone who recalls the towering canopies of elm trees that used to create tunnels of shade in many urban areas. The invasive battle became prominent three decades ago when those centuries-old giants were gutted by the crippling Dutch elm sweep, forcing many cities to spend thousands of dollars to remove and destroy some of their biggest assets or lose them all.

For many people in the Deep South, the battle has been waged for decades as kudzu vines quickly choked out entire yards, homes and forests with a carpeted mass of bright-green flora. That kudzu has spread as far north as Wisconsin, and while it doesn’t take well to local winters, it’s a very visible example of just one of many enemies with no natural defenders to keep them in check.

In the coming weeks, articles will outline not only some of those invasive threats, but also detail how and where those battle are being waged, where they may be going, and outline why taxpayer money is being spent to battle plants and insects in a time of red ink, economic recession and difficult employment.

Also detailed will be the potential future, a world of no environmental boundaries, where predators have no enemies and battles go unfought.

In other words: Why should we care?

Lorain Township Fire Departments 26th-Annual Tractor and Truck Pull Held on July 3 Tractor Pull Results 4500 Farm Stock: 1st Andy Johnson, Cumberland, John Deere A, 191.4; 2nd James White, South Range, John Deere A, 177.6; 3rd Scott Bierbrauer, Osceola, John Deere A, 175.6.

5500 Farm Stock: 1st Lloyd Eastel, Isanti, Minn., Farmall 460, Full Pull (246.5); 2nd Jimmy Larson, Lindstrom, Minn., Ford 500, Full Pull (241.2); 3rd Andy Johnson, Cumberland, John Deere A, Full Pull (231.2).

7000 Farm Stock: 1st Mike Holub, Rice Lake, 1984 Allis 6070, 273.4; 2nd Ryan Brown, Cumberland, 1961 John Deere 4010, 259.4; 3rd Kayla Wirth, Ridgeland, 1963 John Deere 4010, 253.5.

9000 Farm Stock: 1st Paul Furchtenicht, Sarona, John Deere 4320, Full Pull; 2nd John Mangelson, Indian Creek, IH 686, 256; 3rd Mark Hilden, River Falls, McCormick WD 9, 246.9.

12000 Farm Stock: 1st Greg Bechel, Plum City, Minn., Oliver 283.7; 2nd Todd Eggers, Cumberland, IH 1066, 277.3.

15000 Farm Stock: 1st Todd Eggers, Cumberland, IH 1066, 246.1; 2nd Greg

Bechel, Plum City, Minn., 1950 Oliver, 242.1.

Unlimited (4x4): 1st Harold Sommerfeld w/Brandon Riley, Clam Falls, John Deere 8650, 3 Full Pulls; 2nd Gene Simons, Turtle Lake, New Holland 8970, 2 Full Pulls (243.7); 3rd Shorty Crosby, Shell Lake, 135 White, 218.8.

6500 Super Farm: 1st Ray Glases, Ridgeland, “JustaCase", 286.2; 2nd Kayla Wirth, Ridgeland, John Deere 4010, 284.5.

8000 Super Farm: 1st Ryan Brown, Cumberland, 1961 John Deere 4010, 322.1; 2nd Mike Holub, Rice Lake, 1984 Allis 6070, 279.1.

10000 Super Farm: 1st Buckshot Balut, Willow River, Minn., Farmall 1206, Full Pull.

12000 Super Farm: 1st Buckshot Balut, Willow River, Minn., Farmall 1206, 323.11; 2nd Dennis Fehn, Albertsville, Minn., IH 1486, 272.1; 3rd Nate CutsForth, Rice Lake, IH 1066, 244.1.

9000 Hot Farm: 1st Tyler Moore, Indian Creek, John Deere 4430, 290.9; 2nd Mike Fehn, Albertville, Minn., IH 1486, 250.4.

10000 Hot Farm: 1st Bradd Mlaskoch,

Willow River, Minn., Farmall 1206, Full Pull (332.6); 2nd Bill Delander, Roberts, John Deere 4430, Full Pull (290.3); 3rd Tyler Moore, Indian Creek, John Deere 4430, 301.

12000 Hot Farm: 1st Bradd Mlaskoch, Willow River, Minn., Farmall 1206, 307.11; 2nd Dennis Fehn, Albertsville, Minn., Farmall 1486, 294.3.

6000 Super Mods: 1st Josh Swanson, Siren, Functional Junk, Full Pull.

Truck Pull Results 5500 Carb Stock: 1st Albert Betterly, New Richmond, '77 Ford 370, 320.2; 2nd Hank Smith, New Richmond, '77 Ford 429, 317.11; 3rd Kenny King, Pepin, '87 Chevy 454, 303.1.

5500 EFI Stock: 1st Forest Davis, Luck, '08 Chevy 5.3, 288.8; 2nd John Solander, '99 Mopar 360, 279.2; 3rd Richard Anderson, Frederic, '01 Chevy, 266.40.

5500 Street Legal: 1st Charles Biltorf, Amery, 1970 Chev 283, 300.7.

5500 Open Mods: 1st Charles Biltorf, Amery, 1970 Chev 283, 311.2.

6500 Carb Stock: 1st Brian Betterly,

New Richmond, '77 Ford, 304.9; 2nd Greg Bechel, Plum City, Minn., Ford 460, 299.3; 3rd Kenny King, Pepin, '87 Chevy 454, 298.6.

6500 EFI Stock: 1st Travis Kuhnly, Belle Plaine, Minn., '04 Chevy 6.0, 263.1; 2nd Richard Anderson, Frederic, '01 Chevy, 247.40.

6500 Street Legal: 1st Charles Biltorf, Amery, 1970 Chev 283, 308.11; 2nd Joshua Raffesberger, Turtle Lake, '77 Chevy 283, 304.5.

6500 Open Mods: 1st Charles Biltorf, Amery, 1970 Chev 283, 308.9.

7000 Under Diesel: 1st Chris Perterson, Baldwin, '01 Dodge Cummins, 292.4; 2nd Eric Pfifer, Minnetonka, Minn., '02 Chevy 2500HD, 291; 3rd Brandon Schmidt, Luck, '02 GMC 2500HD, 285.11.

7000 Over Diesel: 1st Chris Perterson, Baldwin, '01 Dodge Cummins, 305; 2nd Scott Stocherl, Turtle Lake, '04 Ford, 299.6; 3rd Don Stark, Osceola, '07 GMC, 297. – submitted

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Specialty store opens in Siren

by Nancy Jappe Leader staff writer SIREN – “This is a ‘people’s’ store. People make it what it is,” Brian Langdon said as he talked about the new specialty shop he and his wife, Pat, have opened in Siren. “If there are things people want, we will be more than happy to [get them].

We have already done that. In the month since we opened, we have brought in a lot more product that people have requested.

That is what makes the store fun. If five or six people ask for [an item], you know it is going to sell, and it has.”

Langdon aptly describes himself as a “people person,” a person who enjoys talking to those around him. He’s also a person who enjoys owning his own business, having fun bringing to life around him ideas that originate in his own creative brain and from his own experiences.

Before they moved to Burnett County and Voyager Village five years ago, Brian and Pat Langdon owned an animal-health pharmaceutical business. That business was located in Farmington, Minn. They thought about moving to the Lake Superior area, but found that the cost of housing was higher there than they wanted to pay. They found and bought a house they liked in Voyager Village. Luckily this was before the housing market crashed, and their house in the Twin Cities area sold right away, at a higher price than they had expected.

Since he has been up north, Langdon has worked at odd jobs for several different companies. He had a big area to cover as an advertising salesman for Advance Printing in Hayward. His territory ran from Hwy. 70 to Michigan, over to Du-

luth, down to Pine City, Minn. and Rush City, Minn. He met a lot of people and made a lot of contacts. But the lure of owning his own business again wouldn’t let go.

“Owning your own business for that length of time, you get it in your DNA – wanting things to go my way. There is a lot of fun in creating your own business.

There are a lot of headaches, but it’s fun and self-satisfying,” Langdon said. He followed this with a quick caution: “Owning your own business is not for everybody. You have to have a different mind set when you do this kind of stuff.”

“I think Siren was the best possible location for a store like this,” he went on, bringing the listener back to the new business. He explained that there are specialty stores in Hayward and the surrounding areas, but if people want to get something similar to what is carried in JLM Country Store, they have to go to Hudson or Duluth/Superior.

So what does the country store carry?

In stock you will find: Bulk foods, snacks, specialty beverages, including organic and gluten-free, dietary supplements and energy bars. A special emphasis on organic and gluten-free products is identified by the lime-green label in front of the display.

What might be considered unusual items carried in the store include beverages that are organic and gluten-free, Watkins organic spices, energy bars that are very sought after by customers.

Since the store opened June 8, soup mixes and snacks have gone over very well, along with the gluten-free products.

Surprising to Langdon, vitamins, miner-

Some of the many products carried in JLM Country Store in Siren located at 24248 Hwy. 35/70. The owners are very open to the idea that if you don’t see what you are looking for on the shelf, ask and they will get it for you, something they have already done for customers in the month the store has been open.

Brian Langdon and his wife, Pat, are the owners of a new specialty store in Siren known as JLM Country Store. The store offers bulk foods, snacks, beverages and supplements plus a variety of organic and gluten-free products. – Photos by Nancy Jappe als, medicinal teas and nutritional products haven’t yet taken off.

“As people ask for something, we bring it in,” Langdon said, adding that his pricing is competitive with big stores like WalMart and Walgreens.

With JLM Country Store, the Langdons are trying to provide products that can’t be found anywhere nearby. “One of the fun things about it is pulling things together and bringing in things that are unusual,” Langdon commented. He loves the thought that the stores in Siren are all different, that they provide customers with a wide shopping experience when each store has its own niche items.

“As a community, that is what we should be doing … everybody with different things to get people into this community and stay in this community,” he said.

As to future plans, Langdon would like to start four or five similar stores in small communities, with Siren as the base store.

“I’m in this for the challenge. It is fun to sell something and make it so it can be replicated very easily,” he said.

In addition to the wide variety of products offered in JLM Country Store, the Langdons provide reference books on such things as vitamin supplements and nutritional ailments. There’s an area where people can sit and read the books and take information from them. Some-

JLM Country Store is located in the shopping complex just south of Crooked Lake Park, on the east side of the highway. It is open five days a week – closed Sundays and Mondays.

The number to call for information is 715-349HEALTH (4325). day there may be books for people to buy and take home to read at their leisure, but for now, the books are for in-store reference.

JLM Country Store is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Saturdays the hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The hours may be altered from time to time, depending on what events are going on in town. And, geared to meeting people’s needs, as Brian Langdon is, he quickly added that if there is something you really need, just call him. The number to call is 715-349-HEALTH (4325) or on the Internet at www.jlmcountrystore.com.

Gypsy jamboree fundraising cruise Aug. 12

The Taylors Falls Princess will feel a little like the party scene in the film “Chocolat” on Thursday, Aug. 12. Joined by the Tribal Spirits of the Sun dancers along with the Gypsy Band from the production “To Fool the Eye,” party-goers will board for the annual Riverboat Fundraising Cruise. Sponsored by Wild Mountain’s Scenic Boat Cruise, The Copy Shop, and Eagle Valley Bank, the riverboat cruise provides patrons of the arts with the opportunity to support the efforts of Festival Theatre in keeping professional theater alive and well in the upper St. Croix River Valley.

A limited number of tickets are available for this gala social event with boarding at 6:30 p.m. and departure at 7 p.m. Tickets are $100 each for the scenic boat cruise, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, entertainment and desserts. Prizes will be awarded for the best gypsy costumes, and auction and raffle items include mini-vacation packages to regional theater destinations. Fundraising efforts support the Theatre Series of Festival Theatre, now in its 21st season. For additional information or to purchase tickets to the fundraising cruise, call 715-483-3387 or online at festivaltheatre.org. Shown above are the Tribal Spirits of the Sun dancers at the Overlook Deck (Photo by Ann Perzsyk) and the gypsy band from “To Fool the Eye” (Photo by Eileen Reich).

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Milltown Class of 1955 The Milltown High School Class of 1955 reunion was held June 26, at Cricket’s. Shown are back row (L to R): Gary Brown, Ronnie Karlson and Clarice Langel. Front row: Bobby Johnston, Carlton Cousins, Bobby McCurdy, Loretta Lee, Donna Lehman, Carol Nelson, Alan Nelson, Bev Carpentier, Jeanine Berg and David Robinson. Missing: Susan Anderson. – Photo submitted

Candidate for governor visits

Republican candidate for governor Mark Neumann and his wife, Sue, greeted customers like Cora d’Jong (shown here) as they came into the Leader office in Siren Monday, July 12. Although they live in the southeastern part of the state, Neumann attended college for two years at UW-River Falls and has been in the northern area deer hunting. He was a high school math teacher for four years, and he and Sue have been in business together selling real estate and building homes. Neumann also was a U.S. congressman for four years, from 1994-1998. – Photo

by Nancy Jappe

BMC employee appreciation

Burnett Medical Center Board member Bill Hunt and CEO Gordy Lewis had a chance to visit in between grilling hamburgers, hot dogs, and brats, during Burnett Medical Center’s annual employee appreciation lunch July 9. - Photo by Kris Larson

Problems expected with new area code changes

by Laura Podgornik Wisconsin Public Radio NORTHWEST WISCONSIN - Beginning July 17, everyone in the 715 area code will need to dial 10 digits when making phone calls.

If callers forget to dial the area code before making any calls after July 17, they’ll hear an automated message telling them their call cannot be completed as dialed.

CenturyLink spokesperson Kim Valiquette says the change makes way for the introduction of the 534 area code into northern Wisconsin. She says all the numbers have been exhausted in the 715 area code and a new area code will be added to the mix starting Aug. 14. Then new phone numbers

will have the new area code 534.

This will be the first region in Wisconsin requiring people to use the area code on all calls. Douglas County Elderly Benefit Specialist Pat Nelson says she’s not used to dialing 10 digits. She wonders how senior citizens will accept the change and asks the public to check with elderly relatives, friends and neighbors to see if they need help reprogramming phones.

Nelson also worries about emergency services on speed dial, like Life Alert or Lifeline, which may also have to be reprogrammed.

No phone numbers will change, including emergency service numbers like 911.

Amery man charged with two counts of felony drug charges AMERY - Russell Manning, 42, Amery, was arrested on felony charges of possession of marijuana with intent to sell on July 6.

Police had received information Manning was selling marijuana out of his home. Investigators obtained a search warrant and found two bags of marijuana in his home, one about 102 grams and the other 172 grams. A scale was also found which had marijuana residue on it,

as well as two marijuana pipes.

Manning’s checkbook and wallet were next to the marijuana, though he wasn’t home at the time of the search.

On July 7, Manning reportedly confessed to police that he goes to the Twin Cities to buy marijuana in 1-pound quantities, then sells it in Polk County. — with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

OWI arrests in Polk County POLK COUNTY - Travis Roth, 32, Clayton, was arrested and charged with OWI, third offense, on July 7. Police were called with reports of a car being driven at a very high rate of speed on Prescott Street in Clayton at about 3 that morning. When the officer arrived, a witness pointed out a 2001 Ford Mustang parked across the driveway of a home and partially across the sidewalk. The witness said the driver had been in the home less than a minute. The officer confirmed this by feeling that the hood of the car was hot and went to the home. The owner of the home let the officer in. Roth appeared to be asleep on the couch with an open, full bottle of wine in one hand and car keys in the other. The officer took him outside and tried to administer field sobriety tests, which Roth refused.

Felicia Lane, 21, Frederic, was arrested and charged with OWI, second offense, on July 10. Police were called to a one-vehicle crash at about 8 that evening on Hwy. 48.

Lane had left her vehicle and gone into a house near the crash scene. As the officer spoke with her, she seemed intoxicated. She refused to take field sobriety tests and was taken to the St. Croix hospital for evidentiary blood test and taken to jail.

Chad Webb, 39, Osceola, was arrested for OWI, first offense, early on July 11. He was stopped for failure to display a front plate and a brake light violation. He was given field sobriety tests, including a Breathalyzer, which register .179. He was also charged with operating with prohibited alcohol content.

Paul Techeny, 48, St. Paul, Minn., was arrested and charged with OWI, first offense, on July 10 at about 10:30 p.m. He was stopped for erratic driving and given field sobriety tests, including a Breathalyzer, which registered .16. He was taken to the Polk County Jail.

Patrick Root, 21, Grantsburg, was arrested and charged with OWI, first offense, on July 11, after driving his vehicle into a ditch on Old Hwy. 35. Police were called to the accident. Root wasn’t in the vehicle when they arrived, but admitted to driving the car into the ditch, and said he’d been drinking and shouldn’t have been driving. He was given field sobriety tests, including a Breathalyzer, which registered .20. There were four passengers in the vehicle at the time of the accident, two of whom were taken to the Grantsburg hospital for treatment of what appeared to be minor injuries. — with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

The Turtle’s Got Talent returns to the St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake TURTLE LAKE – Got talent? Then the St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake wants you. The casino’s second-annual Turtle’s Got Talent competition will be held in September and October with a total of $4,800 in prize money up for grabs.

Preliminary talent show rounds will be held on three consecutive Fridays, Sept. 17 and 24 and Oct. 1. Each week’s top winner will take home $500, with $300 awarded for second place and $200 for third place. Each week’s top-two winners will advance to the contest finals on Friday, Oct. 15. Contest finals prizes include $1,000 for first place, $500 for second place and $300 for third place.

Interested artists may call Judy Warmanen at 800-8468946, ext. 3050, drop by the TLC Players Club booth at the casino or visit stcroixcasino.com for an application or contest rules. All applications must be received by Aug. 31. - submitted

Frederic police report The Frederic Police Department handled 164 incidents during the month of June.

Incident Amount 911 hang-up 1 Animal complaint 1 Assist other department 1 Assist PCSD 2 Attempted burglary 1 Barking dog complaint 2 Battery 1 Burglary (UCR) 1 Chapter 51.15 1 Citation 15 Citizen/motorist assist 1 Civil 1 Disorderly conduct 1 Domestic abuse 2 EMS 1 Fire 1 Harassment 1

Informational Juvenile Lockout Lost property Loud noise Medical Neighbor dispute Obstructing Open door OWI Suicide attempt Theft/larceny (UCR) Traffic complaint Traffic enforcement Underage alcohol Underage tobacco Vehicle violation Warning traffic Total

4 3 1 1 2 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 3 1 7 7 82 – submitted

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Burnett County warrants

Polk County deaths Helen E. Hedeen, 103, St. Croix Falls, died June 8, 2010.

Elizabeth Olson, 88, Amery, died June 17, 2010.

Walter E. Sanford, 71, Luck, died June 19, 2010.

Patricia L. Antonson, 48, Balsam Lake Township, died June 24, 2010.

Brian L. Hanson, 37, St. Croix Falls, died June 25, 2010.

Gordon O. Tew, 82, Clayton, died June 25, 2010.

Jon K. Ormson, 45, St. Paul, Minn., died June 26, 2010.

Bruce W. Warner, 55, Clear Lake, July 4, 2010.

Burnett County sheriff’s report July 11: Timothy D. Anderson, 37, Siren, lost control of his motorcycle while traveling southbound on Hwy. 35 in Siren Township. The driver left the scene of the accident, but a witness reported that the driver was injured. Three citations were issued to the driver.

July 11: Jeffrey M. Kirchgessner, 19, Cincinnati, Ohio, was eastbound on Hwy.

support the Frederic Wrestling Club.

1 mile east of Frederic High School on Clam Falls Dr., right on 320th Ave., #1323.

Fri. & Sat., July 16 & 17 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.

21 Lake St., Luck, WI

Portable playpen; girls bike; round dining table; small entertainment stand; lots of Barbie stuff and lots of girls clothes along with some adult clothes and other misc. items. 516281 36ap 47Lp

GARAGE SALE

ESTATE SALE

Friday, July 16 3 - 7 p.m.

Fri., July 16, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday, July 17

Saturday, July 17

In Back Of 235 Main St., Luck (Located at Nails by Cathi/ Scott Mellon Edina Realty)

Something for everyone!

110 Park Ave., Luck

7:30 a.m. - ?

Tools,516466 cabinets, sink,47L equipment, 36a,d furniture, lots more.

516466 36a 47L

8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

516741 47Lp

HUGE SALE Friday, July 16, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday, July 17, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.

2226 150th St. Milltown, Wis.

Lots of new items; Pampered Chef; Close To My Heart; craft supplies; scrapbooking; treadmill; Wii, games & Wii; household; entertaining; mini refrigerator; electronics; clothing, size L to XXL, women’s and lots more.

DAYLILY OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, July 17, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

180 varieties for sale!

Door Prizes • Refreshments

Spirit Lake Daylilies

22163 Spirit Lake Rd. E. • Frederic, WI Kris Henning • 715-689-2333 516725 47Lp * Come and “Taste the Market” at our cook tent! Samples of seasonal produce in delicious and creative recipes. * Live music to start off your Friday afternoon by Jack Landang.

Eureka Farmers Market Fridays, 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., June - October Eureka Center at the Intersection of Highway 87 & 210th Avenue.

516275 46-47Lp

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Sat., July 17, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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GARAGE SALE Fundraiser to

70 in Dewey Township when he lost control of the trailer he was towing and it hit a guardrail.

There were no injuries reported and no damage to the guardrail.

Arrests and citations July 4: William L. Kemptner, 52, North St. Paul, Minn., was arrested for possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia and an outstanding Burnett County warrant.

Polk County circuit court Christopher L. Aldrich, Luck, speeding, $175.30; seat belt violation, $10.00.

Paul J. Appel, Luck, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Case R. Arkell, Stillwater, Minn., seat belt violation, $10.00.

Thomas J. Arnone, Little Canada, Minn., operate motorcycle w/o valid license, $200.50.

Dru G. Blakeborough, Amery, speeding, $175.30.

Christopher A. Brown Briese, Cottage Grove, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Kristen M. Buda, Amery, speeding, $175.30.

Gregory B. Cain, Amery, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Randi L. Carr, Woodbury, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Gene E. Carroll, Grantsburg, nonregistration of auto, etc., $175.30.

Benjamin R. Casselberry, Amery, speeding, $175.30.

Corbin G. Clemens, Osceola, operate w/o valid license, not guilty plea.

Rebecca L. Coleman, Richfield, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Bryan J. Cook, Amery, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Abby J. Culver, Amery, speeding, $175.30.

Christopher D. Daggett, New Richmond, ATV-fail. to report an accident, not guilty plea.

Brian E. Dodge, Clear Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Catherine A. Donovan, Clear Lake, dog running at large, $212.00.

Jacob J. Draves, St. Croix Falls, operating while suspended, not guilty plea.

Austin R. Drury, Frederic, operate w/o valid license, $200.50.

Dane T. Dudash, Dresser, nonregistration of auto, etc., not guilty plea.

Scott M. Duxbury, Luck, seat belt violation, $10.00.

April E. Edin, Baldwin, speeding, $175.30.

Harry D. Ellingworth, Centuria, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Michael W. Ersland, New Richmond, speeding, $175.30.

Matthew S. Flanders, Osceola, speeding, $175.30.

Cynthia L. Fowler, Turtle Lake, speeding, $175.30.

Robert D. Franks, Woodbury, Minn., riding on boat (June 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28, Aug. 4) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, Plaintiff, vs.

KIM L. BRAMAN and POLK COUNTY, Defendants.

Case No. 10 CV 19 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on February 15, 2010, in the amount of $114,019.40, I will sell the described premises at public auction at the Main Front Entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, August 18, 2010, at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

TERMS OF SALE: 1. 10% down in cash or certified funds at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeiture of deposit 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 2, Block 2, Central Park Addition, Village of Luck, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN: 146-00013-0000.

STREET ADDRESS: 304 4th Street, Luck, WI 54853.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 17th day of June, 2010.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson / #1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787 515654 WNAXLP

decks/gunwales, $175.30.

Darren R. Friese, Amery, speeding, $175.30.

Carol L. Gassen, Chippewa Falls, speeding, $175.30.

Doublas G. Glerin, Forest Lake, Minn., fail./have cert. number on boat, $148.20.

Alec M. Gonyea, Andover, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Seth C. Graf, Luck, operate w/o valid license, $200.50.

Justin N. Gray, St. Croix Falls, speeding, $175.30; inattentive driving, $1897.90.

Joshua G. Greene, Amery, speeding, $200.50.

Taylor J. Harmon, River Falls, speeding, not guilty plea.

Thomas H. Hart, Balsam Lake, operate w/o valid license, $162.70.

Bryan J. Haugerud, Osceola, speeding, $175.30; operating while suspended, $200.50.

Danielle M. Heilig, Dresser, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Dustin J. Hill, Amery, operating while suspended, $200.50; seat belt violation, $10.00.

Larry J. Hochstetler, Frederic, nonregistration of vehicle, <=10,000 lbs., not guilty plea.

Andrea L. Hofer, Los Angeles, Calif., speeding, $175.30.

Jacob M. Johnson, Balsam Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00; operating left of centerline, $213.10.

Jennifer K. Johnson, Balsam Lake, speeding, $175.30.

Terri L. Johnson, Barronett, automobile following too closely, $200.50.

Dwight M. Kraemer, Webster, speeding, $175.30.

Kari L. Lancette, Palm City, Fla., speeding, $175.30; operating while suspended, $200.50.

Javier J. Landrian, Glenwood City, passing in no-passing zone, $213.10.

Jacob D. Larsen, Waupun, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Jason L. Lauritsen, Turtle Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Roger G. Lundeen, Balsam Lake, fail. to stop/improper stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Russell A. Manning, Amery, dog at large, twice, not guilty

plea.

Pamela L. Martin, Osceola, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Hermann J. Meinen, Chippewa Falls, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Shoshanna R. Mike, Centuria, seat belt violation, $10.00.

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

Colin D. Mueller, Luck, speeding, not guilty plea.

Anthony C. Nelson, Dresser, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Dereck D. Nelson, Rice Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Gordon B. Nelson, Dresser, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Matthew C. Olson, Menomonie, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Raymond H. Parnell, Amery, seat belt violation, $10.00.

William A. Pattersen, St. Croix Falls, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Bradley A. Peterson, Balsam Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Brandon W. Pigman, North Branch, Minn., seat belt violation, $10.00.

Auna M. Posey, Amery, seat belt violation, $10.00; operating while suspended, not guilty plea.

Misty J. Posey Nichols, Amery, nonregistration of auto, etc., $175.30.

Dylan S. Putirskis, Baldwin, speeding, $175.30.

Natalie J. Putnam, Amery, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Deborah J. Raboin, Centuria, speeding, $114.50.

Matthew R. Rademacher, Osceola, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Shelby L. Reindahl, Clear Lake, speeding, $250.90.

Denise G. Remick, Stillwater, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

John M. Sampson, St. Croix Falls, nonregistration of auto, etc., not guilty plea.

Shannon L. Sattler, New Richmond, violation of child safety restraint requirements – child 4 yrs. but less than 8 yrs., $150.10; operate w/o valid license, $200.50; seat belt violation, $10.00.

(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.

(June 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28, Aug. 4) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff, vs.

MARIE DOYLE, et al.

Defendants.

Case Number: 09 CV 677 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on May 5, 2010, in the amount of $115,750.60, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: August 19, 2010, at 10 a.m.

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

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

PLACE: Foyer area of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI. DESCRIPTION: Lot 17, Block 3, Resurvey of Syndicate Addition to the City of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 110 North Madison Street, Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024.

TAX KEY NO.: 281-00849-0000.

Dated this 17th day of June, 2010. /s/Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Benjamin J. Pliskie State Bar #1037985 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. (197491)

Joshua S. Scanlon, Clayton, operating while suspended, $200.50; transferee fail./apply new vehicle title, $175.30.

Sarah E. Schuler, St. Croix Falls, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Adam A. Scott, Clear Lake, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Mark W. Shirley, Cameron, unsafe lane deviation, $175.30.

Jamie R. Sila, Cameron, speeding, $175.30.

Sean M. Smith, Centuria, fail./stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Frederick D. Staffen, Osceola, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Janet C. Stieber, Mosinee, speeding, $200.50.

Erik T. Stoner, Frederic, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Zenon Tepole, Ridgeland, operate w/o valid license, $200.50.

Mariann K. Toombs, Clear Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Mary M. Tuchscherer, Dresser, purchaser fail./apply for registration, $148.20.

Ron W. Vang, Woodbury, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea.

Jason T. Vlasnik, Luck, speeding, $175.30.

David E. Voelker, East Bethel, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Joshua P. Vogel, Plymouth, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Christopher S. Warland, Turtle Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Cecelia L. Webb, Dresser, failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10.

Emily G. Webber, Amery, driving too fast for conditions, $213.10; seat belt violation, $10.00.

Tammy C. White, Osceola, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Matthew R. Wood, Frederic, failure to keep vehicle under control, not guilty plea.

Michael J. Zinda, Osceola, seat belt violation, $10.00.

(July 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA) NA 701 E. 60TH ST. NORTH SIOUX FALLS, SD 57117 Plaintiff, vs.

JASON M. CHOVAN 483 55TH ST. CLEAR LAKE, WI 54005-3404 Defendant(s).

Case No. 10CV281 AMENDED SUMMONS Money Judgment: 30301 Our File: 906766 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, To each person named above as Defendant: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The complaint, which is also served upon you, states the nature and basis of the legal action.

Within 40 days after 7/09/ 2010 you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the court whose address is 1005 W. MAIN STREET, SUITE 300, BALSAM LAKE, WI 54810-4410 and to Rausch, Sturm, Israel, Enerson & Hornik, LLC, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is shown below. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

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

Dated: June 29, 2010. /s/ Brandon E. Bowlin Rausch, Sturm, Israel, Enerson & Hornik LLC Attorneys in the Practice of Debt Collection 250 N. Sunnyslope Rd. Suite 300 Brookfield, WI 53005 Toll Free: 888-302-4011

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Jeremy M. Rader, 19, no address given, arrest warrant complaint, July 8.

Nathaniel D. Reynolds, 21, Webster, warrant - failure to appear, July 8.

Brian S. Tinkle, 29, Siren, warrant - failure to appear, July 8.

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Karrie A. Connolly, 35, St. Paul, Minn., arrest warrant complaint, July 7.

Darrell J. Goodman, 42, St. Paul, Minn., arrest warrant complaint, July 7.

LouAnn F. Merrill, 33, Luck, warrant - failure to appear, July 9.

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Burnett County criminal court

WHITE PINE CEMETERY MEETING

500

$

June 22, 2010, 6 p.m.

At the Lafollette Town Hall 24814 Malone Road All interested parties are welcome to attend. Any questions, please contact Sue Helene at 715-349-5479.

Linda Terrian, Clerk 516831 47L 37a Town of LaFollette

/mo. plus deposit Available August 1

715-483-9386 516787 47Lp

in Frederic

FOR RENT Quiet building and neighborhood.

No pets. References & security deposit required. $

Commissioners Meeting Georgetown Hall Sat., July 17, 2010 9 a.m.

Budget Meeting Agenda

425/mo.

Olson Apartments

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2-BR Apartment

BONE LAKE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

Tower Road, St. Croix Falls

715-483-9987

• Call the meeting to order.

Craig L. Martin, 45, Webster, disorderly conduct, $330.50.

Ryan A. Peterson, 18, Grantsburg, disorderly conduct, $236.00.

Allan J. Mosay, 20, Rice Lake, disorderly conduct - three counts, two-year probation, sentence withheld, 30-day jail sentence, Huber release granted, must obtain GED, alcohol assessment, $300.00.

1-BR APARTMENT FOR RENT

• Reading of minutes • Treasurer’s report • Appointment of secretary to fill unexpired term • Preparation of proposed budget for 2010-2011 fiscal year for presentation at annual meeting • Appointment of nominating committee •!Committee reports • Old business • New business 516568 47L • Adjournment

FOR RENT

(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.

Parkway Apartments

1-BR Apartment in Balsam Lake

400/mo.

$

Plus deposit.

No pets. No smoking.

Management on-site.

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

715-485-3402

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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(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 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)

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(July 14, 21, 28, Aug., 4, 11, 18) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK Plaintiff Vs. DANIEL W. LINDER Defendant Case No. 10 CV 130 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on April 12, 2010, in the amount of $122,184.20, and an Order Amending Judgment entered on June 29, 2010, 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 31, 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 54 of the Assessor’s Plat of the Village of Centuria, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN: 111-00084-0000 Street Address: 709 Polk Avenue, Centuria, WI 54824 Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 6th day of July, 2001.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson No. 1003029 Attorney at Law 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787 516801 WNAXLP

2-BR upstairs apt. near hospital, St. Croix Falls.

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

FOR RENT

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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.

Jeffrey J. Stickney, 58, Danbury, burning without a permit, $137.50.

Peggy L. Underhill, 45, Woodbury, Minn., possess open intoxicants, $137.50.

Robert L. Jensen, 48, Danbury, bail jumping, one-year probation, no contact with victim, complete anger management assessment and comply with recommendations, $88.00.

715-566-2524 $ /mo.

450

Utilities included

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Terrell J. Murphy, 17, possession of controlled substance, oneyear probation, sentence withheld, participate in Plato Program, earn high school diploma, may apply for expunction, alcohol assessment, $100.00.

Jared R. Denotter, 27, Siren, OWI, $1,042.00, 20-day jail sentence, Huber release granted, license revoked 16 months, alcohol assessment.

APARTMENTS FOR RENT Frederic & Siren

715-566-3807 509768 35Ltfc 25atfc

CENTURY FARM FOR SALE BY OWNER

Traditional farmhouse, 4 BRs, 1-1/2 baths, many updates. New septic, heating, bathroom, electric, refinished hardwood floors throughout. Solid traditional barn, pole shed & lean-to w/20 chemical-free acres.

More land available, Luck Township.

715-472-3000 or 715-554-1085

192,500

$

(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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(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)

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Real Estate/Notices

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Rausch, Sturm, Israel, Enerson & Hornik LLC Attorneys in the Practice of Debt Collection 250 N. Sunnyslope Rd. Suite 300 Brookfield, WI 53005 Toll Free: 888-302-4011

$2,104.87.

Capital One Bank vs. Steven W. Thoreson, Webster, $2,041.91.

Capital One Bank vs. Allan Jacobson, Danbury, $4,757.85.

Jerry A. Olson, 58, Lincoln, June 30.

Shannan H. Johnson, 38, Grantsburg Township, June 22.

June E. Hedberg, 75, Webb

Lake, July 1.

Erich O. Bretschneider, 85.

Siren Township, June 24.

Mildred A. Snow, 73, Union, June 13.

NOTICE

TOWN OF BALSAM LAKE MONTHLY BOARD MEETING NOTE DATE AND TIME

Burnett Co. marriage licenses Charles L. Borg, Scott, and Jane M. Osborne, Scott, July 8.

Notice is hereby given that the Balsam Lake Town Meeting will be held on July 19, at 8:30 p.m., at the town hall. The agenda includes: Public comment, minutes, approval of bills, updates on town road projects, liquor license for Kent’s and other misc. updates.

Brian R. Masters, Clerk 516869 47L 37d

www.the-leader.net Connect to your community

INVITATION TO BID TOWN OF LAFOLLETTE

NORTHLAND MUNICIPAL AMBULANCE SERVICE

(July 7, 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P., AS SERVICER FOR BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS, CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2007-18CB MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-18CB Plaintiff vs.

RONALD JAMES SANOSKI JR., et al.

Defendants.

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: August 11, 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, 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 2nd day of July, 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 this purpose.

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(June 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28, Aug. 4) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Household Finance Corporation III, Plaintiff, vs.

DENNIS J. MEYER, SHANNON K. MEYER, Defendants.

Case No. 09 CV 635 Foreclosure of Mortgage 30404 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure in the amount of $196,402.28 entered by the court on September 24, 2009, the undersigned Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell the following described real estate.

Lot 9 of Certified Survey Map No. 3874, recorded in Volume 17 of Certified Survey Maps on page 137 as Document No. 640833, being part of the Northeast quarter of the Southwest quarter (NE 1/4 of SW 1/4), Section thirty-one (31), Township thirty-three (33) North, Range eighteen (18) West, Osceola Township, Polk County, Wisconsin.

TAX KEY NO. 42-782-0900.

STREET ADDRESS: 2364 60th Ave., Osceola, WI 54020.

PLACE OF SALE: Foyer of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI. DATE & TIME OF SALE: August 11, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS OF SALE: 1. Property is sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances, including but not limited to unpaid and accrued real estate taxes, special assessments, and other governmental charges, plus interest and penalties, if any.

2. A bid deposit of not less than ten percent (10%) of the bid amount shall be due in the form of cash, cashier’s check, or certified funds at the time of sale.

3. Successful bidder to pay the entire unpaid balance of bid within ten (10) days following confirmation of the sale by the court plus buyer to pay for buyer’s title insurance, document recording fees and Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. 4. Failure to make timely payment following confirmation of sale will result in forfeiture of bid deposit.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County Law Offices of James E. Huismann, S.C. N14 W23777 Stone Ridge Dr. Suite 120 Waukesha, Wisconsin 53188 (262) 523-6400

(July 7, 14, 21, 28, Aug. 4, 11) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb f/k/a S&C Bank, Plaintiff, vs.

William T. Menne, et al.

Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No: 09 CV 681 Case Code: 30404 Judge: Molly E. GaleWyrick PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on the 28th day of December, 2009, in the amount of $143,743.04, 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 Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main St., Suite 900, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

DESCRIPTION: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15, Township 34 North, Range 17 West, described as follows: Commencing at a point on the West Section line of Section 15, 230 feet North of the Southwest corner of Section 15; thence North along the West Section line of Section 15, 143 feet; thence East 237 feet; thence South 183 feet; thence West 147 feet; thence North 40 feet; thence West 90 feet to the place of beginning.

Subject to the highway right of way along the West line of this parcel. Said land being in the Town of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1508 150th Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff ECKBERG, LAMMERS, BRIGGS, WOLFF & VIERLING, P.L.L.P. Nicholas J. Vivian (#1047165) Attorney for Plaintiff 1809 Northwestern Avenue Stillwater, MN 55082 651-439-2878 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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(July 7, 14, 21, 28, Aug. 4, 11) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank NA as trustee for WMALT 2005-5 BY: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Its Attorney-In-Fact Plaintiff, vs.

DAWN L. WOOD and JOHN DOE, unknown spouse of Dawn L. Wood, Defendants.

Case No. 10-CV-120 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000.00 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on June 11, 2010, in the amount of $96,351.43, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: August 25, 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 Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: Lot Fourteen (14), Block Fifty-One (51), First Addition to the City of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wis. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 403 North Washington Street, City of St. Croix Falls.

TAX KEY NO.: 281-00042-0000.

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

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

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Quarterly Meeting Wed., July 21 - 7 p.m.

At the Frederic Fire Hall

The Town of LaFollette is seeking sealed bids for double chip sealing Moser Road 5,360 feet x 20-feet wide. Bids are due and will be opened on Monday, July 26, 2010, at a LaFollette Special Meeting which will begin at 7:30 p.m., at the Town Hall. Bids can be mailed to Linda Terrian, Clerk, at 23928 Malone Road, Siren, WI 54872. Must have certificate of insurance. The Town of LaFollotte reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Please contact Darwyn Brown at 715-566-2343 before you bid.

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/s/ Brandon E. Bowlin

Benson Law Office, vs.

Daniel J. Fitzgerald, Rochester, Minn., $919.50.

Capital One Bank vs..

Steven W. Thoreson, Webster, $1,570.57.

Capital One Bank vs. Steven W. Thoreson, Webster,

Burnett County deaths

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(July 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY CURRAHEE FINANCIAL, LLC ASSIGNEE OF THE 250 N. SUNNYSLOPE RD. BROOKFIELD, WI 53005 Plaintiff, vs.

DENISE L. TWIEST 434 N. ADAMS ST. ST. CROIX FALLS, WI 540249179 Defendant(s).

Case No. 10CV395 AMENDED SUMMONS Money Judgment: 30301 Our File: 820667 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, To each person named above as Defendant: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The complaint, which is also served upon you, states the nature and basis of the legal action.

Within 40 days after July 8, 2010, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the court whose address is 1005 W. MAIN STREET, SUITE 300, BALSAM LAKE, WI 54810-4410, and to Rausch, Sturm, Israel, Enerson & Hornik, LLC, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is shown below. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

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

Dated: June 17, 2010.

Burnett County civil court

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(July 14, 21, 28, Aug. 4, 11, 18) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY M & I MARSHALL & ILSLEY BANK, Plaintiff, vs.

PATRICK C. COLLOVA and LAURIE J. COLLOVA, husband and wife; and GERALD LAVENTURE and JENNIFER L. LAVENTURE; and SPRINGBORN HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING, INC., Defendants.

Case No. 10-CV-272 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000.00 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on June 1, 2010, in the amount of $148,439.04, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: September 2, 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: Lot 3, Cattail Coulee, Polk County, Wis. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 213 260th Street, Town of Farmington.

TAX KEY NO.: 022-01216-0300.

Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County, WI O’DESS & 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.

at 5:20 p.m. on Hwy. 35/70 and South Shore Drive.

June 27: Vandalism to a vehicle parked at Timbers Theatres was investigated. A juvenile was taken into custody at 11:46 p.m. and later released to a parent.

June 28: Brian S. Tinkle, 29, Siren, was picked up on a misdemeanor bond violation and for domestic disorderly conduct at a Siren residence at 6:50 p.m. Tinkle was put on emergency detention.

July 7: Eileen M. Wedin, 62, Frederic, was cited for speeding on Hwy. 35 and Tower Road at 7:01 p.m.

July 10: Glenn Robert Baier, 21, Webster, was cited for failing to yield to a pedestrian in the intersection of Hwy. 35/70 and Main Street at 11:50 p.m.

July 11: Theft of a video camera from an unlocked vehicle belonging to Lynette Horn, Dresser, was reported at 3:37 p.m. The theft occurred at the Siren Ballpark.

Brittani Marlene Haas, 24, Blaine, Minn., was cited for drinking from an open intoxicant while a passenger in a vehicle that was stopped on Hwy. 35 and Elbow Lake Road at 5:52 p.m.

Donna Wong, 50, Frederic, was taken to Burnett County Jail after being found outside the Thrift Store at the Outpost Mall with items apparently stolen from the store in her vehicle at 9:18 p.m. She was cited by the county for theft and having an open intoxicant in the vehicle.

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May 27: Timothy J. McIntire, 47, Siren, was cited for operating after revocation during a traffic stop on Third Avenue and Capes Street at 6:55 p.m.

June 5: Darren Tousil, 32, Avon, Minn., was identified as one of two motorcyclists who were being pursued (without slowing or stopping) through Siren by a Burnett County deputy.

Tousil’s cycle was stopped at 11:55 p.m. by the Siren officer on duty on Main Street and Hanson Avenue.

Tousil was cited for failure to yield to an officer’s sign or signal and operating while intoxicated (fifth-plus offense).

June 25: Robert L. Marsh, 60, Webster, was arrested and taken to Burnett County Jail on a charge of disorderly conduct after being found on the east edge of the Holiday parking lot in Siren at 2:25 a.m. According to the report, March was acting in a belligerent manner and not willing to follow directions. On July 6, at 9:50 p.m., the Siren officer on duty was sent to Webster to aid the officer there as Marsh was allegedly out of control and threatening to set himself on fire.

He was taken to Burnett Medical Center to be cleared of any injuries, and then charged with disorderly conduct and resisting/obstructing an officer.

June 26: Driver Austin Jesse Miller II, 17, Hudson, and his passenger, 19-year-old Michael Leroy Beckett, Oakdale, Minn., were cited for failure to wear seat belts. The traffic stop took place at 4 p.m. on Hwy. 35/70 and South Shore Drive.

David Alan Iverson, 47, Eagan, Minn., was cited for failing to wear a seat belt in a stop

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Polk County marriage licenses

Agenda: Clerk’s Minutes, Treasurer Financial Report, Update On Leases, Possible Board Decision Regarding Using An Upstairs Room For Boardroom For Handicap Accessibility, Citizen Concerns, Approve Operator Licenses, Board Approval Of Street Use Permit For Main Street For Cushing Fun Days, Board To Approve Proposed Town Timber Sales And Make Decisions Regarding Town Forest Planting, Possible Board Decisions Regarding Rebuilding 270th Ave., Road Maintenance, Set August Agenda, Pay Bills.

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TOWN OF ANDERSON - BIDS WANTED Chip sealing, crack sealing or poly fiber options for sections of E. River Rd. and Erickson Rd. Interested parties please call Town Chairman Jeremy Gronski, 715-488-2928 for details.

Bids must be received in time to be opened at the town board of supervisors meeting August 10, 2010, 7 p.m.

Send bids to: Town of Anderson 20723 E. River Rd., Grantsburg, WI 54840 The Anderson Town Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Jessica King, Clerk 516843 47L WNAXLP (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.

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

(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)

Pamela A. Anderson, town of Alden, and Richard S. Quist, town of Alden, issued July 7, 2010.

Jennifer L. Carlson, town of Eureka, and Travis J. Ellefson, town of Eureka, issued July 8, 2010.

Michele L. Boersma, Minneapolis, Minn., and Mark D. Hanson, Minneapolis, Minn., issued July 8, 2010.

(June 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28, Aug. 4) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, Plaintiff, vs.

WILLIAM E. MCCOY and CHERYL L. MCCOY, Defendants.

Case No. 10 CV 18 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on February 12, 2010, in the amount of $148,684.33, I will sell the described premises at public auction at the Main Front Entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main St., in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wis., on Wednesday, August 18, 2010, at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

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

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. DESCRIPTION: Unit 7 in Deer Path Town Homes Condominium, being a Condominium created under the Condominium Ownership act of the State of Wisconsin, by a “Declaration of Condominium for Deer Path Town Homes Condominium,” dated 28th day of December, 2001, and recorded the 29th day of August 2002, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Polk County, Wisconsin, in Volume 913 of Records, at page 294, as Document No. 639375 and by a Condominium Plat therefore, together with an undivided interest in and to the common area and facilities of the Condominium, said Condominium being located in the Village of Osceola, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN: 165-00839-0700, STREET ADDRESS: 400 Deer Path, Osceola, Wis. 54020.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 14th day of June, 2010.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson / #1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787 515652 WNAXLP

(June 30, July 7, 14) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AMERICREDIT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., a Delaware corporation 4001 Embarcadero Arlington, Texas 76014, Plaintiff, vs.

BRYAN BERG 52 A. 75th Street Clear Lake, WI 54005, Defendant.

SUMMONS Case No.: 10-CV-000387 Code No.: 30301 Hon. Robert Rasmussen THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, TO SAID DEFENDANT: You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The Complaint, which is also served upon you, states the nature and basis of the legal action.

Within forty (40) days of June 30, 2010, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the Complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, and to Plaintiff’s attorneys, Galanis, Pollack, Jacobs & Johnson, S.C., whose address is 839 N. Jefferson Street, Suite 200, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202.

You may have an attorney help or represent you.

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

Dated this 10th day of June, 2010.

GALANIS, POLLACK, JACOBS & JOHNSON, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff By: Paul J. Galganski State Bar No. 1003453 Jerome C. Johnson State Bar No. 1016307 839 N. Jefferson Street Suite 200 Milwaukee, WI 53202 (414) 271-5400

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The Monthly Board Meeting Will Be Held Monday, July 19, 2010, At The Cushing Community Center, At 8 p.m.

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(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.

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Agenda: 1. Call meeting to order 2. Clerk and treas. reports 3. Any corrections on the printed agenda in the newspaper.

4. Public input 5. Old business A. Discuss purchase of town truck B. Information regarding damages to town roads by farming or other heavy equipment 6. Employee report 7. Correspondence 8. New business A. North Country Survey Town Checklist B. Fencing Dispute Statues Information 9. Bills/vouchers 10. Set next meeting date 11. Move to adjourn Andrea Lundquist, Clerk

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Polk County Land Information Committee will hold Public Hearings on Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at 8:30 a.m., in the Government Center (1st floor, County Boardroom), Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, to consider the following and other agenda items: VERIZON WIRELESS requests approval to modify two Conditional Use Permits that were granted September 11, 2002, and June 18, 2007, to pour two concrete pads for backup generators.

Properties affected are: 783-A 190th St./County Rd. Y, Pt of NE 1/4, NE 1/4, Sec 26/T33N/R18W, town of Osceola; and 2380 210th Av (Terry & Denise Donaghue, landowners), Pt of NW 1/4, NW 1/4, Sec 19/T35N/R18W, town of Eureka.

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(July 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WALTER E. SANFORD JR. a/k/a Walter E. Sanford Notice To Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 10-PR-49 An application has been filed for informal administration of the estate of the decedent, whose date of birth was October 15, 1938, and date of death was June 19, 2010. The decedent died domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a post office address of: 1403 North Shore Drive, Luck, WI 54853.

All interested persons have waived notice.

Creditor’s claims must be filed with the probate registrar on or before October 20, 2010.

Jenell L. Anderson, Probate Registrar July 2, 2010 Todd H. Anderson, Attorney at Law P.O. Box 507 Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-5365

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Notice Is Hereby Given That The Regular Monthly Town Board Meeting Will Be Held On Tuesday, July 20, At 6:30 p.m., At The Town Hall

Follow the Leader.

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NOTICE OF MEETING TOWN OF WEST SWEDEN

Crystal L. Vitalis, St. Croix Falls, and Matthew R. Bauerfield, St. Croix Falls, issued July 5, 2010.

BIDS WANTED

The Frederic School District, Frederic, WI, will accept bids for the 2010 - 2011 school year on the following: 1. Sliced hamburger, hot dog and sub buns. Bread: Sliced white and wheat.

2. Gasoline and Diesel (diesel mix can be 80 - 20 except from November 1 - March 31 when the blend must be 70 - 30).

3. Snow removal (call 715-327-5630 for bid specifications) Further details may be obtained by calling Gerald Tischer, Superintendent, at 715-327-5630. All bids are due by 2:00 p.m., August 2, 2010. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

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SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST SCHOOL DISTRICT OF ST. CROIX FALLS

The School District of St. Croix Falls is accepting applications for a school psychologist to serve grades 4K - 12.

Qualified candidates must be Wisconsin Certified and be very detail oriented, and have strong communication and leadership skills.

Deadline for applications is August 1, 2010.

Interested applicants should send their resume to: Glenn Martin District Administrator 740 Maple Drive • St. Croix Falls, WI 54024

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Notices/Employment Opportunities

POLK COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER COUNTY BOARDROOM 100 POLK COUNTY PLAZA BALSAM LAKE, WIS. Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at 3:30 p.m.

County Board may recess and reconvene at 6:30 p.m.

Open Session

1. Call to Order (3:30 p.m. to Discuss 2011 Budget and Budget Process) 2. Evidence of Proper Notice 3. Roll Call 4. Discussion and Input on the 2011 Budget with County Administrator, Dana Frey Recess until 6:30 p.m. for Regular County Board Meeting 5. Roll Call (6:30 p.m. - County Boardroom) 6. Prayer: Supervisor Dean Johansen 7. Pledge of Allegiance 8. Consideration of Corrections to the Noticed Agenda 9. Consideration of Corrections to the Published Minutes of the June 15, 2010, County Board Meeting 10. Public comments - 3 minutes per person - not to exceed 30 minutes total 11. Chairman’s Report 12. County Administrator’s Report 13. Finance Director’s Report 14. Presentation by Eric Kube, Executive Director, on Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity 15. Polk Cty. Economic Development Director Steve Healy 16. Committee/Board Reports a. Highway - Supvr. Caspersen b. Finance - Supvr. Bergstrom c. Personnel - Supvr. Arcand d. Property, Forestry and Recreation - Supvr. Jepsen e. Extension, Land and Water Resources, Lime Quarry - Supvr. D. Johansen f. Public Protection - Supvr. Luke g. Land Information - Supvr. O’Connell h. Human Services Board - Supvr. Stoneking i. Boards of Health & Aging - Supvr. Schmidt j. Golden Age Manor Board - Supvr. Kienholz k. Organization Committee - Supvr. Brown 17. Approval of Administrator’s Appointments to Various Committees and Boards: ADRC - Pat Schmidt, Diane Stoneking and Lynn Schauls 6/2010 - 6/2013 Renewable Energy Committee - Linda Leef to replace Mike Voltz Board of Adjustment - Art Gillitzer & Curtis Schmidt 7/1/10 - 6/30/13 ITBEC Board - Wm. F. Johnson & Larry Jepsen ITBEC Advisory Committees Steve Healy, Economic Development 6-2010 - 62013 Sue Mathews, Tourism 6/2010 - 6/2013 18. Approval of Annual Reports as presented June 15, 2010: Administration Land Information ADRC Land & Water Aging Library Child Support Lime Quarry Clerk of Court Golden Age Manor Corporation Counsel Parks, Bldgs. & Solid Waste County Clerk Public Health Employee Relations Register of Deeds Extension Sheriff’s Dept.

Forestry Treasurer Highway Veterans IT 19. Presentation of Human Services Annual Report 20. Proposed Ordinances, Resolutions and Actions of the Board: A. Supporting Polk County’s Participation in the Utility Terrain Vehicle Pilot Program B. Placing Advisory Referendum Question on November Ballot C. To Acquire Gifted Lands for Use as a Boat Landing on White Ash Lake D. Resolution to Establish Guidelines for Transferring Surplus from the Lime Quarry Enterprise Fund to the County General Fund E. Resolution to Amend Polk County Personnel Policy - Policy 103, Employee Recruitment, Selection and Status F. Resolution to Amend Polk County Personnel Policy 209, Employee Performance Reviews G. Resolution to Amend Polk County Policy 881 Staffing, Budget Planning & Position Administration, Setting Procedure for Developing Annual Staffing Plans and Budget for Fiscal Year 2011 H. Resolution to Approve and to Authorize Borrowing Not to Exceed $200,000 for the Replacement of Windows at the Golden Age Manor Nursing Home 21. Supervisor Reports 22. Adjourn This meeting is open to the public according to Wisconsin State Statute 19.83. Persons with disabilities wishing to attend and/or participate are asked to notify the County Clerk’s office (715-485-9226) at least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting time so all reasonable accommodations can be made.

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The School District of Webster is currently taking applications for a School Nurse.

Duties will include maintenance of medical information, equipment and supplies, assistance in establishing policies and procedures for nursing services, and coordinating services with community health agencies.

Current state license as an RN is required. Salary is $20.28 per hour, 20 hours per week.

Please direct applications to Jim Erickson, Superintendent. Applications are available at the Administration Office or www.webster.k12.wi.us.

Deadline is July 30, 2010.

516744 47-49L (July 7, 14, 21, 28, Aug. 4, 11) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY First National Bank & Trust, Plaintiff vs.

Curtis Ventures, LLC Jeffrey M. Curtis Rebecca L. Curtis Michael James Curtis Beverly Curtis & Warren Smidt The RiverBank Schannon Mortgage, Inc. Bull Dozin, Inc., Defendants.

SECOND AMENDED NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 08 CV 522 Classification No.: 30303 Under and by virtue of Judgment for Foreclosure in the above-entitled action issued by the Court Aforesaid on the 31st day of July, 2009, I am commanded to sell the following described property: Barron County Real Estate: The Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter; the North one-half of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter; the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter; all in Section 8, Township 32 North, Range 14 West (in the Town of Vance Creek), Barron County, Wisconsin. Tax Key #0500800-05-000, 050-0800-17000, 050-0800-19-000.

Washburn County: Lots 3 and 4 of Certified Survey Map #3309, Volume 15 of CSM, Page 137, being part of the Northeast Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter and the Northwest Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter of Section 2, Township 37 North, Range 13 West. AND, Outlot 1 of Certified Survey Map #3645, Volume 17 of CSM, Page 147, a Redivision of Outlot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 3310, Document No. 311586, and Lot 9 of Certified Survey Map No. 3311, Document No. 311587, and Lots 10 and 11 of Certified Survey Map #3312, Document No. 311588, all located in the Northeast Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter, Northwest Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter, and the Southwest Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter, Section 2, Township 37 North, Range 13 West.

AND, Lot 5 of Certified Survey Map #3310, Volume 15 of CSM, Page 138, being part of the Northeast Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter; the Northwest Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter and the Southwest Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter of Section 2, Township 37 North, Range 13 West. AND, Lot 10 of Certified Survey Map #3645, Volume 17, page 147, a Redivision of Outlot 1 of Certified Survey Map #3310, Document No. 311586, and Lot 9 of Certified Survey Map #3311,

Document No. 311587, and Lots 10 and 11 of Certified Survey Map #3312, Document No. 311588, all located in the Northeast Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter, Northwest Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter, and the Southwest Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter, Section 2, Township 37 North, Range 13 West. AND, Lot 17 of Certified Survey Map #3313, Volume 15, Page 141, being part of the Northeast Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter; the Northwest Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter and the Southwest Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter of Section 2, Township 37 North, Range 13 West.

Tax Key Numbers: 65-002-2-37-13-02-2 02-000006000 65-002-2-37-13-02-2 01-000006000 65-002-2-37-13-02-2 01-000001010 65-002-2-37-13-02-2 02-000001010 65-002-2-37-13-02-2 01-000002000 65-002-2-37-13-02-2 03-000002000 Polk County Property: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map #2392, recorded in Volume 11 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 99, Document No. 564643, located in the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, Section 22, Township 35 North, Range 17 West, Town of Milltown, Polk County, Wisconsin, Tax Key #040-00577-0100.

All of the real estate shall first be offered for sale as one parcel.

Thereafter, the real estate in each county will be offered for sale as one parcel. Thereafter, the parcels in each county will be sold individually. The highest bid will then be accepted as the sale price.

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 25, 2010, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., on that day at the front entrance of the Polk County Justice Center in the foyer thereof, located in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, I will sell the above-described real estate to satisfy said judgment with interest and with costs to the highest bidder for cash.

TERMS OF SALE: 1. This is a cash sale. A certified check or bank check in the amount of 10% of the amount bid must accompany the bid with the balance due upon confirmation of the 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.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 8th day of June, 2010.

Tim Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin

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Siren JH Volleyball Coach

Send letter of application and resume to: Siren School District Attn.: Ryan Karsten, Athletic Director 22042 4th Ave. North Siren, WI 54872 Or contact Ryan Karsten at: ad@siren.k12.wi.us or 715-349-2277, ext. 310.

Position will be filled as soon as possible.

NOTICE OF HEARING

The Polk County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 3, 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 12:00 p.m. at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. At that time, each applicant will inform the Board of their request. (THE APPLICANT MUST APPEAR AT 12:00 p.m. WHEN THE BOARD RECONVENES AT THE GOVERNMENT CENTER.) RODNEY & JACKLYN MOODY request a Special Exception from Article 8D7 of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to operate a Travel Trailer Park. Property affected is: 628 335th Av., Pt of SE 1/4, SE 1/4, Sec 13/T37N/R16W, Town of Clam Falls, Clam Falls flowage (class 2).

MICHAEL NOREEN requests a variance from Article 4, Definitions “Lot” of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to keep three (3) additional structures used for human habitation on a single lot. Property affected is: 1125 Clam Falls Dr., SW 1/4, NE 1/4, Sec 19/T37N/R16W, Town of Clam Falls, ponds (class 3).

TOM & KATHY DELWICHE requests a variance from Article 11C, Table 1 & 11F2(a)(1)+(2) of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to build an addition closer than 75’ from lake and 100’ from pond, which will exceed 750 sq. ft. footprint and be off to the side. Property affected is: 1364 Kemah Park Dr., Lot 35, Plat of Kemah Park, Sec 35/T35N/R17W, Town of Milltown, Balsam Lake (class 1), pond (class 3).

516839 WNAXLP 47-48L 37a,d (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

(July 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Discover Bank 6500 New Albany Road New Albany, OH 43054 Plaintiff, vs.

Gwen Lysne 260 140th Ave. #2 Turtle Lake, Wisconsin 54889 Defendant(s) SUMMONS Case Code: 30301 CASE NO. 10CV496 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To each person named above as a Defendant(s): You are hereby notified that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.

The Complaint, which is attached, states the nature and basis of the legal action.

Within forty (40) days of July 14, 2010, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the Complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is Lois Hoff, Clerk of Circuit Court, 1005 West Main Street, Ste. 300, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 and to Messerli & Kramer, P.A., Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 3033 Campus Drive, Suite 250, Plymouth, MN 55441. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

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

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

MESSERLI & KRAMER, P.A. Amanda E. Prutzman #1060975 3033 Campus Drive, Ste. 250 Plymouth, Minnesota 55441 Phone: (763) 548-7900 Fax: (763) 548-7922

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SIREN SCHOOL DISTRICT

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL & REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

COACHING POSITIONS AVAILABLE

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WEBSTER SCHOOL NURSE

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(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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1. Call to order 2. Opening ceremonies A. Approve agenda B. Welcoming remarks C. Audience to visitors and delegations 3. Reports of officers A. Minutes from previous meetings B. Invoices and receipts C. 2009 - 10 budget D. Board member reports/Governance 4. Reports of the administration A. Superintendent B. High School Principal C. Elementary Principal D. Buildings and Grounds E. Food Service F. Athletics G. Summer School H. Pool Site Landscaping 5. Unfinished business A. Maintenance Projects - 4K Classroom B. 2010 - 2011 Budget C. Policy review: Student Injury Costs 6. New business A. Personnel: Athletic Director B. Advertising/Promotion C. Contracts: St. Croix Regional Medical Center Athletic Trainer D. Elementary and 7 - 12 Handbook approval E. Bullying Policy F. Sharing with Luck School District: 66.30 Agreement G. Donations H. S.T.E.P. Program reapproval 7. Closed session: Wisconsin statutes 19.85 (1) (c)(f)(i): Negotiations; personnel matters 8. Business as a result of closed session 9. Adjourn 516810 47L (June 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28, Aug. 4) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY EVERHOME MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff, vs.

MICHAEL A. KLENNERT and JANE DOE, unknown spouse of Michael A. Klennert, Defendants.

Case No. 09-CV-995 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000.00 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on February 17, 2010, in the amount of $108,280.42, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: August 18, 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: Lot Eleven (11) and the East 5 Feet of Lot Ten (10), all in Block One (1) of C.O. Danielson’s Addition to the City of Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 144 Hyland Avenue, City of Amery.

TAX KEY NO.: 201-00159-0000.

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

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

(June 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY M&I MARSHALL & ILSLEY BANK, Plaintiff, vs.

PATRICK C. COLLOVA and LAURIE J. COLLOVA, husband and wife; and THE RIVERBANK; and GERALD LAVENTURE and JENNIFER L. LAVENTURE, Defendants.

Case No. 09-CV-940 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000.00 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on February 12, 2010, in the amount of $161,549.17, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: August 17, 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: Lot 32 in Cattail Coulee, in the Town of Farmington, Polk County, Wis. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 200 260th St., Town of Farmington.

TAX KEY NO.: 022-01216-3200.

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.

(June 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28, Aug. 4) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as purchaser of the loans and other assets of Washington Mutual Bank, formerly known as Washington Mutual Bank, FA, Plaintiff, vs.

GREGORY D. SCHROCK and JANE DOE, unknown spouse of Gregory D. Schrock; and HEIDI L. SCHROCK and JOHN DOE, unknown spouse of Heidi L. Schrock, Defendants.

Case No. 09-CV-1025 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000.00 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on February 12, 2010, in the amount of $253,659.84, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: August 18, 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: Lot Two (2) and Three (3) of CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP NO. 4765, recorded in Volume 21 of Certified Survey Maps on Page 92, as Document No. 695720, being part of Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 2901 recorded in Volume 13 of Certified Survey Maps on Page 155, as Document No. 589726, being located in part of the Southeast One-Quarter (1/4) of the Southwest One-Quarter (1/4) of Section Thirty-two (32), Township Thirty-three (33) North, Range Eighteen (18) West, Osceola Township, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2264 60th Ave., Town of Osceola.

TAX KEY NO.: 042-00808-0000.

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

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

(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

SEEKING HOT MIX BLACKTOP 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 project must be completed by August 15, 2010.

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

1. Gordon Road - Approximately 8/10 mile up to the other blacktop.

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

Bids are due by 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 21, 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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Develop, implement and direct physical therapy program for large multicounty Home Health Care Agency.

Wound care certification preferred but not mandatory.

MUST have master’s degree in Physical Therapy.

Responsible for program covering Barron, Burnett, Douglas, Polk, St. Croix, Rusk, Sawyer & Washburn Counties.

This is a salaried position with excellent benefits.

Health Insurance with HRA, Life, Dental, Vision insurance. Paid sick leave, vacation, paid holidays, 403B retirement plan, flexible work schedule, company car provided.

To apply mail a resume to: Indianhead Community Action Agency, Inc. P.O. Box 40, Ladysmith, WI 54848 Attn.: Personnel Director Call: 715-532-5594 ext. 148 Fax: 715-532-7808 Tdd: 715-532-6333 E-mail: georgette.bembenek@indianheadcaa.org Web site: www.indianheadcaa.org

Monday, July 19, 2010, 6:30 P.M. Frederic 7 - 12 School, Room 107

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Physical Therapy Director position.

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is looking for an individual to fill the

Notices/ Employment

NOTICE OF FREDERIC SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING

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Frederic Cub Scout camping trip

The Frederic Cub Scouts camped out at the Sioux Portage group camp on the St. Croix River Saturday, July 10. Seven Scouts participated in the overnight camping event with each bringing along a parent. Activities included making homemade root beer, archery, fishing, kickball, flashlight hide-and-seek and lounging next to the campfire. Photo at left: Oscar Lahti, Richard Bugella, Erick Eklof and Cade Engen work on brewing root beer. An impressive cloud of carbon dioxide was created by the dry ice as it boiled away, carbonating and cooling the mixture of ingredients.

Middle photo: Troy Engen explains archery terminology and safety to the Scouts. Photo at right: Oscar Lahti caught the biggest fish of the weekend, a 14.5-inch smallmouth bass. - Photos submitted

Davis’ blooming yucca plant

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Toilet Bowl Race Champions at this year’s Centuria Memory Days were from the Centuria Fire Department. The toilet title came back to town when the mighty firefighters were able to handle the small football through a series of tightly bowl maneuvers in a fierce competition with royalty, the fire department cadets and last year’s reigning champions. This is the third year of the annual event, the fire department won it the first year and will be proud to exhibit their toilet seat trophy in the fire hall once again. More toilet bowl photos in Currents. - Photo by Jeanne Alling Michael and Marlyn (Strasser) Davis are shown standing beside the blooming yucca plant (or possibly a combination of two plants) growing in their garden in the town of Siren. “Yucca plants don’t grow up here,” Michael said, commenting that these plants are usually found in New Mexico, Texas, Wyoming or California. It is believed that the plant only blooms once in its lifetime. When the photo was taken, it was in the second week of bloom. Marlyn got the plant via mail order some years ago. There is also a second yucca that bloomed five or six years ago, and three smaller ones planted along the garage.

The yucca is New Mexico’s state flower. It grows in hot and dry areas as far north as Canada and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Photos by Nancy Jappe

Self serve The Herrick family on Bass Lake on Evergreen Avenue in Polk County received a visitor about 6:30 a.m. last Thursday morning, July 8. “He checked out the feeders in front and the woodpile behind the house,” noted Julie Herrick. “After ambling back and forth awhile, he loped off into the thicket.” But the bear returned at about 8:30 a.m., pulling on a branch to access the feeder. “All I saw was the rear end of him and the branch shaking wildly,” noted Julie. “He ran off again, and needless to say, we didn‘t waste any time pulling down the feeders!” - Photo submitted

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First responder trainees became certified after completing a mock vehicle exercise last Saturday, July 10, at the St. Croix Falls Fire Department. - Photos by Gary King

First responders

Training exercise at St. Croix Falls provides valuable hands-on experience

The hydraulic-powered Jaws of Life continues to be one of the most important inventions in EMS over the past 30 years, allowing rescue personnel to pry open jammed doors of vehicles and cut through steel to pry back metal encasing accidenf victims.

St. Croix Falls firefighters were among those taking part in Saturday’s exercise.

by Gary King Leader editor ST. CROIX FALLS - Volunteers from the St. Croix Falls and Dresser-Osceola-Garfield fire departments spent a beautiful summer day this past Saturday, July 10, dressed in full EMS gear, some teaching and some learning how to extricate patients from wrecked vehicles and work with emergency medical helicopter professionals.

Using the front and back parking lots of the St. Croix Falls Fire Department, located in the city’s industrial park, the exercise involved mock victims of a simulated car crash with students learning how to use Jaws of Life to pry open jammed vehicle doors, stabilize victims for transport and extricate them safely.

A LifeLink III EMS helicopter was paged to the scene as the extrication exercise began and within a half hour was hovering over the fire hall, landing in the west parking lot.

Students loaded the mock patient, who was flown over the city and returned to the fire hall, concluding the exercise.

The exercise, which began with classroom training earlier in the day, involved 10 students, eight from the St. Croix Falls Fire Department and two from the DOG First Responder group. It concluded the training to meet standards for Wisconsin First Responders. The 60-hour course included topics such as airway management, cervical spine stabilization and evaluation and care of medical and trauma patients.

“With local fire and rescue departments trained to the level of first responder, citizens in emergency situations may be able to receive lifesaving care faster than ever before,” noted a statement from LifeLink III. “First responders are often the first people to arrive on the scene of an emergency situation and are responsible for providing immediate attention to victims until the ambulance service arrives. Oftentimes the actions of first responders can mean the difference between life and death.” - Gary King with information from LifeLink III

LifeLink III lands at the St. Croix Falls Fire Department parking lot against a steady wind.

First responder trainees had a chance to work up close with LifeLink III EMS helicopter professionals at Saturday’s training exercise. Taking part in the exercise were St. Croix Falls Fire Department and St. Croix Valley EMS ambulance service, which is owned and operated by Life Link III.

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CCC celebrated with “Camp We-Kan-Tak-It” Two performances of musical comedy this Saturday in St. Croix Falls

ST. CROIX FALLS - They were referred to as FDR’s Forest Army (or Tree Army) and at the peak of the Civilian Conservation Corps activity there were 500,000 men working at about 2,600 camps throughout the United States.

The first enrollees entered the CCC in March of 1933 and by 1942 millions of man-hours had been spent improving federal and state lands everywhere.

Much of the work was related to forestry conservation, though forest recreation was a focus as well, resulting in the construction of campgrounds, picnic shelters, trails, rest rooms and swimming beaches. Evidence of this work is plentiful at Interstate Park in St. Croix Falls and Taylors Falls, Minn.

The Wisconsin Civilian Conservation Corps will be celebrated July 17 in St. Croix Falls with two performances of “Camp We-Kan-Tak-It,” a musical comedy that features original songs and stories based on Wisconsin’s CCC camp newspapers from 1933 to 1940.

Incorporating original photos and drawings from the 1930s, this multimedia performance will take audiences back to the times when 3 million young men across America found hope by working in the CCC. Performances are at 10 a.m. at the Interstate Park auditorium and at 3:30 p.m. at Festival Theatre in downtown St. Croix Falls.

Within the performance of “Camp WeKan-Tak-It” (which was the slogan of the CCC), two enrollees are preparing a show for their camp’s entertainment

The Civilian Conservation Corps arrived at Interstate Park in St. Croix Falls and Taylors Falls in 1935, building roads, trails, picnic grounds, plumbing, the beach and beach house on Lake O' the Dalles, and retaining walls like the one shown in the photo at left. - Photos submitted night, which they plan to perform for the other camp enrollees and the general public. Their sketches and songs tell the story of Franklin Roosevelt’s CCC, which gave jobs to unemployed young men, financial relief to their families, and helped conserve America’s natural resources, especially Wisconsin’s forests.

Included are many entertaining stories about camp life and the daily projects these men accomplished. Songs such as “CCC Wizard Oil,” “Debate a Skunk,” “Three Cheers for FDR,” and “Hunt the Snipe” entertain while giving a historical perspective to the Great Depression.

Particularly poignant That historical perspective is particularly poignant now, during an economic

CCC recruits arrived in St. Croix Falls by train to help work on Interstate Park. - Photo submitted

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time that is consistently compared to the Great Depression. In 1932, when the American public voted President Herbert Hoover out of office, they were searching for an end to the economic chaos and unemployment that had gripped the nation for two years. They turned to a man promising a better life than the one they had known since the beginning of the Depression. When FDR took office, he immediately commenced a massive revitalization of the nation’s economy. In response to the economic depression that hung over the nation in the early 1930s, President Roosevelt created many programs designed to put Americans back to work. Roosevelt was not interested in the dole. He was determined, rather, to preserve the pride of American workers in their own ability to earn a living, so he concentrated on creating jobs.

In his first 100 days in office, Roosevelt approved several measures as part of his New Deal including the Emergency Conservation Work Act, better known as the Civilian Conservation Corps. With that action, he brought together the nation’s young men and the land in an effort to save them both. Roosevelt proposed to recruit thousands of unemployed young men, enlist them in a peacetime army, and send them to battle the erosion and destruction of the nation’s natural resources. More than any other New Deal agency, the CCC is considered to be an extension of Roosevelt’s personal philosophy. The speed with which the plan moved through proposal, authorization, implementation and operation was certainly a miracle of cooperation among all the agencies and branches of the federal government.

From FDR’s inauguration to the induction of the first CCC enrollee, only 37 days had elapsed. To be eligible for CCC enrollment, men had to be unemployed, unmarried and between the ages of 18

and 26, although the rules were eventually relaxed for war veterans. Enlistment was for a duration of six months, although many re-enlisted after their alloted time was up.

A fitting connection to the annual Wannigan Days Festival, “Camp WeKan-Tak-It” is touring the state of Wisconsin and will be on stage at Festival Theatre prior to the 6 p.m. parade. - from Festival Theatre

Performances Saturday, July 17; 10 a.m.

Wisconsin Interstate State Park Ice Age Center Auditorium, Hwy. 35, St. Croix Falls Play admission: Donations requested; Wisconsin state park sticker required.

Daily sticker: $7 Wisconsin residents; $10 Nonresidents. National Park Service passes accepted. Arrive early for a ticket and muffin, milk or coffee provided by the Friends of Interstate Park for a $5 per person donation. Join naturalist Julie Fox following the play for an auto tour of CCC structures in the park visible from your car. For more information call the park office at 715-483-3747.

Saturday, July 17; 3:30 p.m.

St. Croix Festival Theatre 210 N. Washington St., St. Croix Falls Play admission: Adults, students and senior citizens: $5; children 17 and younger: $3. Tickets are $5 for adults/$3 for youth and are available via the Web site, festivaltheatre.org, or at the box office. To reach Festival Theatre by phone, call 715-483-3387 / 888-887-6002 or by email to boxoffice@festivaltheatre.org.

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Centuria queen pageant

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Brittney Bublitz crowned Miss Centuria

2009 Miss Centuria Jessica Raboin gives a farewell speech to the audience that gathered at Unity Schools on Friday, July 9. Her court, which included 2009 Little Miss Billie Jo Erickson, First Princess Katie Bestland, Princess Jessica Golz, and Princess and Miss Congeniality Jenelle Larsen, also prepared their farewell speeches.

Photos by Marty Seeger

The 2010 Centuria court includes back row (L to R): Princess Autumn Peterson, Queen Brittney Bublitz and Princess Samantha Palmquist. Front row, Little Miss Danielle Kelch.

Queen candidate Samantha Palmquist sang a vocal solo to the song “Tim McGraw” by Taylor Swift during the talent competition.

Danielle Kelch was crowned 2010 Little Miss Centuria on Friday, July 9.

Brittney Bublitz was all smiles after she was crowned queen at the 2010 Miss Centuria Pageant.

Bublitz is the daughter of Brent and Twyla Bublitz.

Brittney Bublitz, eventual Miss Centuria 2010, perCenturia queen candidate Autumn Peterson performed a dance routine during the talent competition, from a dance scene played out in the formed a piano/vocal solo to the song “The Lion Sleeps Tonight,” during the talent portion of the competition. movie “Napolean Dynamite.”

Queen candidates Samantha Palmquist, Autumn Peterson and Brittney Bublitz performed a group comedy skit for the audience during the opening of the 2010 Miss Centuria Queen Pageant.

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A new pastor was visiting the homes of his parishioners.

Joe Roberts At one house it seemed obvious that someone was at home, but no answer came to his repeated knocks at the door. Therefore, he took out a card and wrote “Revelation 3:20” on the back of it and stuck it in the door.

When the offering was processed the following Sunday, he found that his card had been returned. Added to it was this cryptic message, “Genesis 3:10.”

Reaching for his Bible, he checked out the citation.

Revelation 3:20 begins “Behold, I stand at the door and knock.” Genesis 3:10 reads, “I heard your voice in the garden and I was afraid, for I was naked.”

••• Three friends die in a car accident and they go to an orientation in heaven. They are all asked, “When you are in your casket and friends and family are talking about you, what would you like them to say?

The first guy says, “I would like to hear them say that I was a great doctor of my time and a great family man.”

The second guy says, “I would like to hear that I was a wonderful husband and schoolteacher that made a huge difference in our children of tomorrow.”

The last guy replies, “I would like to hear them say ... "Look, he’s moving."

••• It was the morning of my dad’s birthday, and there was a knock on the door. “Telegram!”

Filled with excitement, Dad opened the door and asked the messenger boy standing before him, “Is it a singing telegram?”

“No sir. We don’t do singing telegrams anymore,” the messenger replied.

“Oh, but I’ve always wanted to receive a singing telegram,” my disappointed dad moaned. “Couldn’t you just bend the rules a little and make an old man happy?”

“I’m sorry, sir,” replied the messenger.

“Please,” my dad pleaded, “after all, today is my birthday.”

“Alright, sir, if you insist,” the messenger said.

“Dah-dah-dah ... dah-dah-dah, your sister Rose is dead!”

••• There was this one time my mom forgot what she did with her glassess.

“Oh gosh,” sighed my mom, “I’m convinced my mind is almost completely gone!”

My dad looked up from his newspaper and commented, “I’m not surprised: You’ve been giving me a piece of it every day for 40 years!”

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St. Croix Casinos to host school supply drive DANBURY/HERTEL/TURTLE LAKE – The St. Croix Chippewa of Wisconsin have announced that the three St. Croix Casinos – Danbury, Hertel and Turtle Lake – are hosting their second-annual school supply drive July 19-23.

Casino guests donating at least two school supply items at any of the St. Croix Casinos will receive $5 in cash. Limit one $5 incentive per guest per casino per day. All donated items will be distributed to schools in Northwest Wisconsin.

The drive runs from 8 a.m., July 19 through midnight, July 23. For more information, call Judy Warmanen at 800846-8946 or 715-986-4777. – submitted

Bags under my eyes There is a person in my house-

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hold that comes with a lot of baggage. Not the metaphorical skeleton in the closet; she literally John W. Ingalls has a lot of baggage: Handbags, purses, big bags, little bags, suitcases, backpacks, bags with polka dots, bags with stripes, bags with straps and bags without handles.

Some day when she goes off to college we will need to buy some bigger bags into which we will put the medium bags that already have the small bags inside.

As a male I lack clear understanding and sensitivity in such matters because I don’t really see the value in all of this. Yet I can defend my decisions to accumulate and use 17 different fishing boxes and bags with carefully organized fishing tackle categorized by color, action and type of fish I wish to pursue. I can also fully appreciate the purse or handbag that my wife might carry when we are on vacation. If I tire of carrying something, into her bag it goes. If I need a BandAid or sunscreen or something else of importance, she may already have it in the bag. Somewhere in the hidden recesses of her handbag there are family photos, old gum wrappers and probably weapons of selfdefense. I don’t go there so I let her reach into the unknown.

My squash didn’t come up at all this spring.

The heavy rains came, and all my little sprouts rotted where they stood. This left me with a big, vacant spot in my garden Carrie Classon where I had planted buttercup squash and mysterious pumpkin seeds brought by a friend from Austria. Instead of squash, I had an enormous weed patch when I returned from vacation. I turned over the soil and tried to figure out what I could do, now that the weeks had slipped by and it was already well into July.

The helpful woman at the garden shop went into the backroom to rummage through the handful of remaining seed packets that had not been returned, seeds with a very short maturation time. She emerged with three packets of “One Ball” squash seeds. This squash was a “Test Garden Winner,” and was described as being, “one of the best new squash varieties with a gourmet taste, unique shape, color and perfect size.”

None of this mattered, of course. The key was that it matures in 35 days and was my last hope for squash this year. I planted six hills. These squash are supposed to look like little yellow billiard balls when they are ready to harvest. If they germinate at all, I should have a pool hall full by the end of August.

This is the latest I’ve ever planted anything. My birthday is next week, and I should be picking beans soon, not planting squash.

My birthday is smack-dab in the middle of the summer and, when growing up, it was always when my family was on summer vacation. I didn’t get to bring treats to school, but I had birthdays on an ocean beach and on a canoe trip. The most memorable was when I turned 13 and was backpacking with my family in the mountains. I fell into a snow-

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drift on a mountain pass in the middle of July and my mother made chocolate pudding, which did not get very solid. She forgot birthday candles and put matches in it instead. The matches immediately sank into the pudding and extinguished themselves. It was the best birthday ever.

Birthdays put me in mind of my own maturation date and wondering exactly how much time I have left to produce something of value. I remember turning 19 and 20 and feeling that there was not enough time to do and accomplish all the things I had in mind. I was in a mad rush, and now I look back on that time and wonder why I was in such a hurry.

Most of the good stuff came when I was not in a hurry.

And yet, I cannot help but look a little nervously at my own germination schedule. Years slip by instead of weeks now, and there are still a lot of things I want to do. As the hot July sun beams down expectantly on my six squash hills, I sometimes wonder if I will have time to harvest all the things I hope for, all the things I imagine.

I realize, on some level, that I will not. This year there will be no buttercup squash, no Austrian pumpkin surprise. But I also remember that I never heard of the uniquely shaped “One Balls” until last week, and I never wrote a newspaper column till this year.

I will plant what I can, when I can, and harvest whatever comes. It may not be what I imagined, but liquid pudding on a mountaintop beats imaginary cake any day of the year.

Till next time, —Carrie

Wannigan Days this weekend ST. CROIX FALLS/TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. – The annual Wannigan Days celebration in the river cities of St. Croix Falls and Taylors Falls begins Thursday, July 15, and runs through Sunday, July 18. The theme for this year is “The Wizard of Oz.” Many events are scheduled for the weekend in both cities beginning with the 11th-annual talent show on the Overlook Deck in St. Croix Falls. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. with free admission. Entrants can still register by calling 715-483-3913. Cash prizes will be awarded and the event is sponsored by Eagle Valley Bank. Other events are listed in the following pargraphs .

Friday, July 16 A kiddie parade in Taylors Falls begins at 6:30 p.m.

Registration for the parade will be from 6:10 – 6:25 p.m. on River Street, by the Catholic Church in Taylors Falls.

This year’s special theme is “The Wizard or Oz” but all other entries are also welcome. Call Pastor Kevin at 651465-6792. The Little Miss St. Croix Falls pageant takes place at 7 p.m. in the St. Croix Falls Elementary School gymnatorium. The annual Miss St. Croix Falls pageant follows at 8 p.m. There is free wine tasting at the Indian Creek Orchard Winery and Grille from 7 to 9 p.m. A street dance and beer tent in Thompson Parkway in St. Croix Falls begins at 7 p.m. with music from Out of the Blue and at 9 p.m. with music by Uncle Chuck.

Saturday, July 17 Sidewalk sales in downtown St. Croix Falls and an arts and crafts fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Main Street. A car show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Thompson Parkway will take place along with a farmers market downtown and bake sale at the senior center.

The Whitesidewalls will perform a Rock and Roll Revue I never really thought much about a woman’s purse until recently when I witnessed the metamorphosis of our 3-year-old granddaughter into the early stages of womanhood through MD her purse. My daughter Leah wrote about the experience and I think it is best to let her words speak for themselves.

Ella’s Purse We all know that a woman’s purse is an important part of daily life. It’s a woman’s catchall for everything she thinks may be needed throughout the day away from home. The basics should include wallet, keys, lip balm, hand sanitizer, lotion, pen, paper and cell phone. However there are handy extras such as snacks, bottle of water, adhesive bandages, nail clipper, pocket knife, a book, pepper spray, tape, toothbrush, feminine products, brush, hair ties, mirror, etc.

What would happen if we left home and we got a papercut while reading our book when we accidentally ripped a page out while running away from a mugger and we didn’t have our purse with? What would we do!? For those of us with little children we carry an additional piece of equipment called the diaper bag.

The contents of the diaper bag are really like carrying mini versions of different parts of your house such as

at Thompson Parkway from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fourth-annual Tug Across the River will take place at both Taylors Falls and St. Croix Falls Lions Parks beginning at noon and wrapping up around 3 p.m. A food tent at St. Joe’s Catholic Church in Taylors Falls will be serving food from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The St. Croix River Bandits baseball team will play against River Falls at the St. Croix Falls High School field at 1 p.m., and admission is free. A kiddie pedal pull in Thompson Parkway will take place at 2 p.m. for ages 4-12. “Camp We-KanTak-It” begins at 3:30 p.m. at Festival Theatre in St. Croix Falls, for information call 715-483-3387. The 52nd-annual Wannigan Days Grand Parade begins at 6 p.m. in St. Croix Falls and heads down Main Street, across the bridge on Hwy. 8 into and through downtown Taylors Falls. Wizard of Oz Family Funtime will take place in Thompson Parkway following the parade. Several street dances are planned for Saturday night including The Lost Boys in Taylors Falls at Romayne’s; Monsters of Mock and Juizzy Blazz Shake-Up at the Dalles House in St. Croix Falls, and the 82nd Street Band at the St. Croix Tavern in St. Croix Falls. Fireworks begin at dusk and will be visible from either side of the river.

Sunday, July 18 A pancake breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. will be served in Thompson Parkway sponsored by the St. Croix Falls Fire Department. The St. Croix River Bandits take on the Hudson River Rats at the St. Croix Falls High School field at 1 p.m., with free admission. The first annual Mayor’s Golf Classic kicks off at noon at the St. Croix Valley Golf Course in St. Croix Falls. Check-in is at 11 a.m. Call 715-483-3377 to register. A performance of “Red, White and Tuna” takes place at Festival Theatre at 2 p.m., for details call 715-483-3387. - submitted a diaper changing station, a dresser drawer, a kitchen, a toy box, a bookshelf and medicine cabinet.

Even at the tender age of 3, my daughter recognizes the importance of a purse. She took her special Tinkerbell purse to a doctor’s visit the other day. While we were patiently waiting to be seen, she unzipped her purse and vigorously dumped the contents out onto the floor. My first thought was, “Who is this girl’s mother, and why didn’t she screen what was leaving the house?” Then reality hit; I was the mother.

Horrified, I watched her sort through the pile of treasures. The itemized report as follows: 24 colored pencils with sharpener, three hair ties, two lip balms, dental floss, acne cream, Vick’s Vapo Rub, fruit snacks, a jewelry ring box with three pennies and dice inside, a pocket notebook, Sleeping Beauty wallet, multiple plastic rings, plastic clip-on earrings, barrettes, hairbrush, comb, bracelets, a pink ribbon, silly googly-eye glasses, a remote control, Sleeping Beauty cell phone, eyeglass cleaner, an old cell phone carrier case, a windup toy, an exercise band and a dirty dinner spoon.

Although slightly embarassing, it did manage to keep her younger, 1-year-old sister occupied by trying to swallow the pennies and earrings, eating the lip gloss, saying “hi” on the cell phone, and poking her eyes with pencils. Good thing we were at the doctor’s office.

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Satchel Paige was in Cushing some decades ago pitching against the local Tigers team at a fundraising event for the new ball field. His motto was “Don’t look back, something might be gaining on you.” Any readers remember seeing him? Paige was considered the best baseball pitcher ever by both his black and white peers. – Photo courtesy of Baseball Hall of Fame 2. You sure made a big deal out of falling off a ladder and breaking your leg. How is it coming along? A: Fine. Having $81,292.25 charged so far on the broken leg, I am 8 percent of a million-dollar man. I asked the young doctor why a fall of only 6 feet could cause so much damage. “Combination of your age and weight both being above average!” Nice to be recognized as above average!

3. How often do you stray from the straight and narrow in your columns? A: Everything in the columns that I write is absolutely true except when I think it might be more entertaining to stray from the absolute truth to the relative truth or even beyond to the subjective truth, but never the varnished truth.

4. Who do you think was the most famous person who was from Polk County? A: Gaylord Nelson, the senator, and Burleigh Grimes, the baseball pitcher, were both quite famous. You can stop at the Clear Lake Museum to find out more about both of them. Roy Patterson, also a baseball player from St. Croix Falls, and Roy Hennings, Doc Squirt of Cushing, were both quite well known in their day. I wonder if you can think of any others?

5. You often mention that you are thrifty in your financial dealings. Is it true that you are a miser; a tightwad? A: Absolutely not! To be a miser or tightwad, you actually have to have some money to hoard. Since I don’t have any money and am on a fixed retirement income, I insist that Margo and I live on our income.

Sometimes that means using the toilet paper on both sides, but to call me a tightwad is wrong! I am prudent, economical and thrifty, but not parsimonious.

6. Can you give some tips on how to live thriftily? A: Sure. Garden and preserve your own food; make your own sweetening—maple syrup; frequent garage sales; order from the dollar menu; hunt and fish; ask for the senior discount; drive an old little car; and take advantage of fresh roadkill. I barter almost anything for maple syrup. A well-balanced dinner when I am batching it is a large dish of popcorn, drizzled with butter and maple syrup cooked to the candy stage—cost 27 cents per serving.

7. Do you have any advice for improving education?

I heard you were a teacher. A: In the 1970s I was a HS teacher. I switched to computer programming when I realized that the future of the world depended on educating computers well rather than wasting time educating people.

I, and others like me, have been unbelievably successful, bringing computers into the forefront of almost everything done in industry, service, education etc. There are only 15 more years before people will be totally unneeded and will gradually disappear from the Earth. Thus, the answer to the question is “educating people now is as valuable as teaching dinosaurs to shake hands was a million years ago.”

8. Why do most of your columns dwell on the past?

A: Einstein said that time was another dimension, like height, width and depth. A good column has not only breadth and range, it has depth. Well, a really good columnist adds the fourth dimension of time. Writing about future time is harder than to write about past time, so I pretty much stay in the past.

9. Is there any way to find truth? A: Gosh, a philosophical question. We science people believe that scientific truth can be found by the scientific method. It used to mean having a hypothesis; do experiments to check it and then, if the results are repeatable, it is a scientific truth. Lately, with industry financing science, it goes something like this: Drug company wants new drug to work; hires scientist to do experiments; ignores the re-

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All other attempts to find truth other than the scientific method are subjective and fraught with self-delusion according to most scientists.

10. What makes you write this column? A: King Solomon said “Vanity, all is vanity.” By writing this column, I satisfy my craving for notoriety without having to commit crimes other than those against the English language. At the same time, I am, like the tap dancers on "The Original Amateur Hour," communicating to aliens through their careful reading of certain words and phrases appearing in the electronic version of the column sent out over the Ethernet. The information furthers the efforts of the Zamboni people of Beta Centuria in their attempt to colonize Earth when global freezing takes over. Politicians, thus far, have thwarted the Zambonies by talking up global warming—thus keeping them unaware of the actual global cooling taking place.

Zebo zama zobat. A word to the wise; lining your baseball cap with heavy duty aluminum foil is not good enough unless it covers the ears too.

11. Who is your favorite author? A: Mark Twain. His autobiography is coming out this year. He insisted it not be published for 100 years after his death in 1910.

What was controversial then is pretty tame now. I am writing mine too, not to be published until 2110 as it will be way too controversial, risqué and obtuse for this generation.

12. What is your philosophy of life? A: Satchel Paige said “Don’t look back, something might be gaining on you.” I agree.

13. Why should people read RRR? A: It is essential to leading a full and rich life, sort of like occasionally going to the opera rather than just listening to the oldies station. Scientific tests have shown that faithful RRR readers have 20 percent improved cognition; 15 percent better memories and a much improved sex life over those who never or only occasionally read the column.

14. Do you really expect people to appreciate RRR? It seems pretty frivolous to me! A: I am always amazed at the low quality of writing that people will read. I attribute this to TV and its lowering of the standards of almost everything in life. Those of us who can exploit it hope to ride the wave of our mediocrity right to the top.

It reminds me of the famous old-time singer and movie star, Rudy Vallee. His voice, very much lacking in musical range, sounded like the old phonographs and their tinny quality. Vallee used a megaphone so his normal singing sounded “just like the phonograph!” assuring his popularity at the time, exploiting the rage for new technology over quality.

15. What do you think about the future of newspapers? A: Newspapers, TV news, radio news, news magazines etc., are all merging to present news on demand on a nearly instantaneous time frame. There will always be a need for journalists to collect, condense and interpret news, but paper media is not likely to be around much longer. It is too expensive to collect, print and distribute paper versions already in comparison to electronic versions. Those of you who are not willing to use the Internet are already left behind in many things and soon will be without printed newspapers. The same is true for books and magazines. Embrace technology and you will like it. Of course, there are those who pride themselves in their resistance to technology. It will be tough for them in the long run as both hell and heaven are completely paperless—although hell is likely to be far ahead as most of the Microsoft Windows Vista programmers will end up there.

16. What is coming up in August in RRR? A: Unless you contribute a story or two, it is likely you will hear about Canada as we ramble through to the West Coast.

What is worse, it might even be about Canadian history.

Be sure and stop at Lucky Days (Friday and Saturday, July 16 and 17, in Luck) and watch us cook aebleskivers (my spell checker on my computer suggests spelling it “muleskinners”) behind the library/museum. Buy your Aunt Jemargo’s pure maple syrup Fridays 2:306:30 p.m. at the Eureka Farmers Market in July so you won’t be without when we are gone all of August. We are thinking Polk County Fair and trying to get our 35 exhibits ready. Taking home that handful of ribbons makes you realize how really good you are; displaying them forces others to recognize it too!

“Don’t look back, they might be gaining on you!”

FREDERIC CLASS OF 1990 20TH REUNION At Hacker’s Lanes On Sat., July 24, 2010

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Margo finished moving her father, Merlin, last week.

She had worked very hard cleaning the house, sorting out the family items and getting everything organized.

She was pretty much exhausted when she got here Friday afternoon and then left again Saturday morning.

She had planned to stay for longer. “I lost 10 pounds,” she complained. I have a lot of garden weeding and cabin cleaning saved up for her so she can keep it off while she is back here.

Margo and her brother shared items Merlin didn’t want in his new condo. Some went to Goodwill, some to recycling, some given away and some into a U-Haul to be brought to Cushing. Friday they left West Bend in a convoy: Our son Scott and his car pulling a trailer with the combination lawn mower, snowblower and cab that we plan to use at Mom’s for driveway clearing during the winter; Merlin and his van pulling the U-Haul with tools and miscellaneous stuff and Margo bringing her car loaded with some of her mom’s items. After an hour, Margo’s car (Aunt Lou’s 1991 Olds—the one Margo bought last year with very low mileage a few months before Aunt Lou passed away) quit running in Horicon and had to be jumped to get it going. “Alternator not charging,” the local mechanic said. So they left it and brought the two trailers up. Margo rode back with Merlin to get her car “maybe Monday or Tuesday.”

Merlin’s house is still not quite sold. The basement cistern is still bugging the bank loan officer, so they may cut a hole in it to prove it is not the secret respository of dangerous chemicals, nuclear materials or wild animals.

Merlin likes the condo and really wants the house, lawns, etc., to be off his work list, so I see him going with a contract for deed soon if the bank is still so interested in holding on to its money. The assessed value of the house and five acres, within driving distance of Milwaukee, is $220,000. It is in a decent area with nice homes and farms. Merlin thought he had it sold for $170,000 until the bank started wondering why it should loan out money that it gets for a quarter of a percent from the Federal Reserve when it can get 1.5 percent interest from the U.S. Treasury for loaning it back to the U.S. This week is my class of ’65 St Croix Falls HS reunion—Friday night 6 p.m., casual at the Indian Creek Orchard restaurant in SCF and the main event Saturday 5 p.m. in the evening at the Pizzeria restaurant on Hwy. 35 in Dresser. We had a few over 80 kids in the class, and with luck, will get half of them at the reunion. Probably 10 have passed on (Rod, Bob, Bryan, Rick, Billie, Chuck, ??). Another 15 “never go to reunions” and some will have conflicts etc. However, for those of us who do go to reunions, it is a real treat to see each other and relive a few memories from the good old days.

After looking at grandchildren pictures, catching up on health issues, divorces and rumors, it gets down to celebrating that we are still alive and, in fact, some still working. I hope we get some teachers too—it is good to let them know we aren’t in prison like they thought we might end up! If we are lucky, some of the upper- and lower-classmen drop in and add to the enjoyment.

Hope to see you there! Bring some HS memorabilia. I am looking for that bolt and nut I made in metal shop— it’s somewhere in a box in the basement …

Warning: River Road Ramblings is an entertainment column. We attempt to present some local history, some local information and some pure rambling. We do not express opinions unless they slip through accidentally.

We welcome stories readers wish to share too. If you always believe what is written here, you may be too gullible to read this column. Remember, this is an entertainment column and written purely for the authors to become rich and famous.

Every so often, we pause to answer questions from our readers. It is time to do that again. You can ask questions by e-mail (riverroadrambler@gmail.com) or by postcard to Russ Hanson, 2558 Evergreen Ave., Cushing, WI 54006 (I still get my mail at Mom’s place).

1. My 3-year-old boy is very rambunctious and doesn’t follow our rules. We don’t believe in physical punishment. How can we get him to behave? A: I think this question should have gone to Dr. James Dobson, however, I will give it a shot. I, too, was a difficult child.

My parents, not having Dr. Dobson to give them advice, chose to put me to work at age 3. I moved into the calf barn where I was responsible for feeding all 25 Holstein baby calves, and sharing their food. After three months of this, I was allowed to gradually move back into the house, first just for nights, then for meals and finally, full time, based on my behavior. After just a few relapses to the calf barn, I was fully civilized by age 4 and became a productive citizen. If you don’t have a calf barn, I am sure that some of our huge factory farmers would welcome some American 3- or 4-year-olds to replace their illegal immigrants.

Open to other Frederic graduates & staff after 8 p.m. Would love to see you!

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A Writer’s Prayer Lord, help me use the gift You’ve given me, With pen and ink let me Be your instrument of love.

Guide what I write, that It’s to your glory.

Teach me to submit to Discipline, giving all, Support me when I encounter Failure; encourage me When I can’t find the words.

When I want to quit, Help me to remember, while I’m just the penman, You are the author. – Joan Yohr

Remembering In 1998 I published a slim little book “Ladies of the Lewis Ladies Aid,” under the leadership of the late Rev. Bill Heins of Eau Claire and his wife, Pat. He didn’t call himself a publisher, but he was a facilitator who made it possible for new writers to bring out a book. He worked with me to publish several other books after that and we became good friends through the years.

Many of my most precious memories are of the first or original church in Lewis as that’s the building where my late husband conducted services for almost five years. The powers that be hoped he would leave teaching and go into the ministry, but he was happiest working with students on a high school or college level.

He was a teacher for 40 years in all, not counting the early ‘40s when he taught French and British cadets how to fly during World War II. When he was home on leave, his wing was shipped overseas for combat but Ken was kept here in the United States and moved from Hollywood, Fla., New Orleans, Kansas City and Indiana.

After the war, he finished his schooling and began his teaching career in Ashland. We lived there for five years, moved on to Sheboygan, St. Paul and North St. Paul, Minn. He liked new challenges, and I put down roots wherever we lived.

But Lewis became our home. His parents had put down roots here in their retirement years. Ken’s mother became very active in the Lewis church, cooked noon meals at the Lewis School, and sometimes stepped into the classroom in an emergency as she had once been an elementary teacher herself.

So it’s easy to see how Ken and I became very involved in the local church. We liked the rural area, the people and the little town.

We became good friends of Joan and David Simpson of Seven Pines. Sometimes we drift into situations, and somehow when groups of tourists ate at the lodge and toured the grounds, I met them at the church and took them through the church, relating its history.

Sometimes local residents become historians, and sometimes it takes an outsider, like me, to embrace a town and get immersed in the area’s past. Such a unique background for a small town, named after its benefactor, Charles E. Lewis.

The other day I was studying the beautiful windows in our sanctuary, and remembered a fairly recent incident when I took a small group through our comparatively new church after the 1986 fire.

One of the women said, “Oh, they’re old-fashioned.” I tried to look at them the way she did and the answer came to me, sure and true, when I said, “They’re museum quality.” That impressed her. The scene of Christ praying in the garden is a replica of the same view in a church in New York City, N.Y.

Behind the

Signpost Bernice Abrahamzon The three art-glass windows were imported from Austria by Charles E. Lewis, dedicated to members of his family and his wife’s family.

History says Mr. Lewis was not a particularly religious man. In fact, one of his millionaire friends was quoted as saying, “You, founding a church,” the implication being “Now I’ve heard everything.”

But it cannot be denied, he did have a church built and furnished and gave it to the small community of Lewis. He wanted it to be a people’s church, for everyone, but he had not factored in the loyalty residents felt to their own denominations.

And yes, we know we do not worship windows as a later minister scolded us when we rejoiced that the windows were cleaned, restored and installed in our new building.

He didn’t realize, perhaps, how happy we were to have something familiar restored to us after the fire.

The windows will no longer be exposed to the outside elements, but are sheltered within the walls, and we are grateful.

Those wonderful ladies of the Lewis Ladies Aid are now all gone, but I love memories of them.

Suddenly, or so it seems, I have become one of the oldest members in our church, and some of my very best friends aren’t too far behind.

And, best of all, we have younger women slipping into the empty places left by others, and that’s the way it should be.

We re no longer called Ladies Aid, but went through W.S.C.S. (Women’s Society of Christian Service) and are now called the UMW or United Methodist Women, with the United coming from our joining with the United Brethren Church.

United has a good sound to it. It makes us sound in agreement, together, peaceful.

I tease my friends by saying I’m going to order a sweatshirt saying, “United Methodist” on it, but I will switch letters and if you look closely you will see it says, “Untied Methodist.” (Oops! And that from an old-time proofreader!)

As time goes by we are forging new memories.

That is inevitable, to be expected and very good.

I have seen changes through the years. Our pastors no longer live in old-fashioned, inconvenient parsonages. In fact, the ideal is a parsonage all on one level, handicap accessible; with all the amenities of wellequipped kitchens, reliable heating and air conditioning, modern laundry appliances, garages, etc. All the conveniences that parishioners enjoy.

A modern trend is to have a parsonage located away from the church itself and in a slightly different area. We think having a pastor close by is a must, but changes are coming, as having a full-time pastor may become a luxury.

Are enough men and women going into the ministry now? That is the question!

Until next week, Bernice

Web site locates artists, crafters, farms, galleries, classes and more NORTHWEST WISCONSIN - Looking for a place to go berry picking? For a particular artist or crafter? For art classes, festivals, galleries or museums in Northwest Wisconsin?

Now there’s a place online where you can find all these things and more. It’s heritagepassage.com, the improved, relaunched Web site of Wisconsin’s Northwest Heritage Passage.

“Our goal is for heritagepassage.com to be the ‘go to’ one-stop source for information about Northwest Wisconsin’s arts, crafts, artists, galleries, heritage and niche agriculture,” says Passage Vice President Jerry Boucher of Clear Lake. He and his creative team at What’s Playing magazine, along with Passage board members, accomplished the makeover in the spring.

Boucher continues, “The site is now more user-friendly and informative. We are posting learning opportunities: classes and those who wish to teach them.” On the updated site, users can list their arts events, download forms to join WNHP, order some of the remaining free 2009 foldout maps and find information about artists, crafters, growers, museums, theaters and other arts-related destinations and products throughout 13 Northwest Wisconsin counties.

The site’s new banner showcases the work of Julie Crabtree, who is nationally recognized for her fine-art embroidery. Background texture designs are

by Loretta Pederson. “The Passage membership represents a huge amount of regional talent and many heritage resources,” Boucher notes.

WNHP was founded 11 years ago to support and promote arts, crafts, niche agriculture and the heritage of Northwest Wisconsin, originally focusing on counties along the Hwy. 63 corridor.

Since then, coverage has expanded.

“We’re here to support the ‘creative economy,’” says Boucher.

As of January 2010, Wisconsin is home to 10,207 art-related businesses that employ 45,938 people, according to the Creative Industries Report from Americans for the Arts.

Passage members are listed on the site with links to their Web sites and other contact information. The Web site is an ongoing work in progress, and user comments are welcomed. To make suggestions, visit www.heritage passage.com and click on Contact Us. For additional information, call 715-635-9303. – submitted by Harriet Rice

Do you remember?

Compiled by Bernice Abrahamzon

50 Years Ago The Rev. L. Keith Hanley of St. Luke’s Methodist Church, Frederic, was going to be the new pastor at Black River Falls.-Rev. Richard Pilgrim was coming to St. Luke’s Methodist Church.-Dairy products were June’s best buys.-Specials at the Frederic Coop Store included fryers at 35¢/lb., sliced bacon at 55¢/lb., new potatoes at 5 lbs. for 29¢, Occident flour at 50 lbs. at $2.98 and lemons at 6 for 23¢.-Specials at Route’s Super Market at Frederic included cube steaks at 69¢/lb., longhorn cheese at 43¢/lb., bananas at 2 lbs. for 25¢, grapes at 39¢/lb., two pounds of Folger’s coffee at $1.39 and sugar, brown or powdered, at 2 lbs. for 29¢.-Applicants were asked to have Social Security cards with them when seeking employment.-All Red Cross funds had to be reported by June 22.-A wedding dance was held June 18, at Indian Creek Hall for Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Thomas (Beverly Larson).-The film “The Gene Krupa Story” was playing at the Grand Theatre, Grantsburg.-The movie “Al Capone” was playing at the Frederic Theatre.-“Tarzan the Ape Man” was playing at the Webb Theatre, Webster.-A free bowling clinic was held June 20 at the Frederic Recreation.

40 Years Ago Arrow Building Center in various towns was promoting six new Kingsberry homes available.-The movie “Paint Your Wagon” was playing at the Auditorium Theatre, St. Croix Falls.- The movie “Jenny” was playing at the Frederic Theatre starring Marlo Thomas and Alan Alda.-A dance was set for Aug. 8, at Pearson’s Trading Post, west of Hertel.-2-percent milk was advertised as “skinny milk that doesn’t taste skinny.”-Six new teachers would join the Frederic faculty for 1970 including Robert Chubb, Mrs. Alma Karels, Miss Eileen Christenson, William Simpson, Wallace Koel would replace Emory Giles, who left to further his education, and Robert Berquist to become high school principal from guidance counselor, and Darryl Wikstrom as the new guidance counselor.-Wallace R. Anderson would become the new science teacher, replacing Wallace Anderson of Luck, who left to further his education, also. (Quite a bit of shifting around on faculty staff).-Luck Schools would begin classes Aug. 28.-The bloodmobile collected 92 units at Frederic.-Webster Schools would begin Aug. 26.The Shell Lake Lions would sponsor a fourth-annual fishing contest Aug. 16.-Route’s Super Market, Frederic, had specials on liver sausage at 43¢/lb. and pork loins at 63¢/lb.

20 Years Ago Siren twins at school included Kari and Kelly Kowalski, Ryan and Joshua Benson, Sheena and Sharla Belisle, Heidi and Hope Dykstra, Leslie and Lisa Billy and Pam and Polly Sommerfeld. (Six sets of twins in all).-The ordination and recommission service of Paul and Karen Johnson took place at the Trade River Evangelical Free Church at 3 p.m. on May 27, followed by refreshment.-Burnett Republicans warned the public against complacency.-A visitor from Bulgaria was visiting at the Rudy Mothes home, Siren.-Brad Wakeman, Jackson Town fire warden, retired.-Darcy Holcomb became the bride of Timothy Derrick on May 19 at Sacred Hearts Church in the town of Scott.-Lucie Daniels became the bride of Steven Jenssen on Dec. 2, 1989, at Bethany Lutheran Church, Siren.-Sandra Andrewson became the bride of Richard Watkins on Oct. 14, 1989, at the First Baptist Church, Falun. (Wedding stories often came in late to the newspaper as couples were waiting for wedding photos to come).-The Webster band members were looking forward to performing at Circus World Museum at Baraboo.-Frederic approached Siren about school consolidation.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Lewis

653-4281 The members of the Northwest Regional Writers and the Poco Penners enjoyed getting together on Friday at the Balsam Lake Library. They had a potluck lunch at noon and then shared some of their writings by reading them aloud. There were 19 diners in all, including eight from Northwest Regional: Charles and Alice Ford, Denis Simonson, Mary Jacobsen, Arleth Erickson and daughter, Arlu, Bob MacKean and Bernice Abrahamzon.

The above get-together takes place every July, usually in the community room where Iris Holm’s apartment is located, but the site was changed this year because Iris was ill. As circumstances had it, Iris passed away on Monday and her service was held this past Saturday at a Lutheran Church in Osceola.

Those who knew Iris were asked to write memories of her. She was a very gracious hostess, a good writer, willing to share her stories and she had a beautiful Bird of Paradise plant in the community room. Good memories of a very lovely lady.

Once in a while writers come out of their isolation and get together for inspiration and new challenges.

Last Wednesday, four member of the Lewis UMW accepted the invitation of the Siren UMW to attend the meeting of the Siren UMW. They had noon lunch at the Siren church and heard a very good speaker on the subject of “Be Happy.” Good message along with after-dinner mints. The Lewis guests were LouAnn Gackle, LaVonne Boyer, Alice Ford and Bernice Abrahamzon. They sat with church secretary, Kellie, and got to know her. She does Sunday bul-

Dewey - LaFollette Gerry and Donna Hines hosted a potluck family get-together at their home on July 4 to celebrate the holiday. About 40 people were there.

Karen Mangelsen went to Dodgeville Monday and Tuesday and toured The House on the Rock.

She traveled with John, Autumn and Austin Tinman, Teressa Hile and two of Karen’s granddaughters, Patty and Mandy Close.

On Monday, Hank Mangelsen spent the day visiting relatives and friends. He called on Don and Lida Nordquist, Doug and Linda Brustad and family at their lake home in Siren, Jake, Holly, Hannah and Grace Mangelsen, Joe and Barb Durand, Carol Romsos and some of her family at Spencer Lake Resort, and Lawrence and Nina Hines.

Clam River Tuesday Club met July 7 at the home of Sandy Redding. Jack and Jason Matura gave a

presentation about preplanning and prefunding funerals. The next meeting will be Aug. 4, time and place to be determined.

Steve and Nancy Hagen were overnight guests of Nina and Lawrence Hines Friday.

Lida Nordquist, Donna and Nina Hines and Karen Mangelsen went to Cumberland Saturday afternoon for a baby shower for Rachel Wiita. Rachel is married to Eric Wiita – Lida, Donna, Nina and Karen’s great-nephew.

Maynard and Ronda Mangelsen went to Ortonville, Minn., and Big Stone City, S.D., for the weekend. They visited Ronda’s mother, Marlys Longhenry and other relatives.

Hank and Karen Mangelsen called on Jerry, Rose and Kristen Sexton Sunday evening.

St. Croix Valley Senior Center

Marian Edler

Tuesday is the busiest day at the center, with exercise at 10 a.m., Skip-Bo at 11 a.m. and cards and Dominos at 12:30 p.m. The winning team in Hand and Foot was Dottie Adams, Marian Edler and Darlene Cross. Winners in Dominos were Don Benson and Olga Young. 500 winners were Bruce Medchill, Ray Nelson, Jim Chase, Elaine Edlund and Ron Flostad. The nine-bid winner was Laurice Lambert.

Wednesday afternoon we celebrated the July birthdays with cake and ice cream. Later 500 cards was played.

Thursday morning was exercise and Skip-Bo. Thursday evening 500 card winners were Ardis Brown, Grace Howitz and Roger Greenley. Bob Norlander and Jeanne Thomfohrda were the nine-bid winners.

This next week will be busy planning and preparing for Wannigan Days. On Saturday, July 17, we will hold a bake sale and have hot dogs, brats and pork chops on a stick. Stop in and visit us. In the evening we will have a float in the parade.

Siren Senior Center Remember next week on Monday, July 19, our foot lady, Sally Bachman, will be at the center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. She still has a few openings but if you want your nails clipped you must make a reservation or stop in. On Tuesday, July 20, the Siren center will hold its monthly meeting. Don will call the meeting to order promptly at 9:30 a.m. and everyone is welcome to come and join us. As usual after the meeting we will have our monthly birthday cake to celebrate everyone who has a birthday in July.

All of our activities had exceptional attendance this week which was nice to see; I guess everyone has their gardens in so they can spare a few hours of fun with cards and Dime Bingo.

Gratitude to an anonymous donor who brought five boxes of Western paperback books in and also to Darlene and Ralph Groves who donated a large bag of VCR videos that we have placed in our front

Barb Munger

entry for anyone who would like to borrow them. The new books are on the bookcase in the craft room so come in and enjoy.

Winners at 500 this week were: Muriel Todd, Doris Knopik, Sue Newberger, Clara Palomaki and Flo Antiel. Spade winners were: Susie Hughes, Mary Sicard, Inez Pearson, Virginia Martin and Marie Van Guilder, Nona Severson, Marge Nyberg and Anke Olesen. Also we want to express gratitude to Ron Yourchuck for the donation of new cards for each table at our 500 game.

The center plays Dime Bingo on Tuesday, 500 on Wednesday and Spades on Friday. All of the games begin at 1 p.m. and everyone is welcome to come and join us. We are open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday and Cribbage players are needed on Wednesday morning.

Webster Senior Center Forty five diners enjoyed Nikki’s turkey dinner on Thursday evening. It was nice to see some new faces and welcome back those who haven’t been here in a while. Door prize winners were Mary Poretti, Jo Ann Rachner, Rudy Solomonson and Harold Larson. After dinner, a few had a good time Wii bowling.

Sincere gratitude goes to Gladys Beers, Jo Ann Rachner, Judy Behrens, Jane Wardean and Lily Gleason for assisting Nikki with dinner.

There were six pool players and seven cardplayers. From the hoots and hollers coming from both groups, everyone was having a good time. We always have room for more cardplayers. The game being played lately is called 3-13 and is lots of fun.

Come on in and join the group.

Twenty Dime Bingo players on Wednesday enjoyed the goodies furnished by Diane and Terri. You can join us every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m.

Mark your calendars for the next monthly senior meeting to be held on Wednesday, July 21, at 4:30

Bernie Boelter

p.m. Please plan to attend. Your ideas and suggestions are not only welcome, but encouraged. The center belongs to all seniors and we need to know if there are activities you would like to have implemented. Don’t forget about the Wii. It is good exercise and there are lots of fun games to play on it.

An important issue for women is the prevention of osteoporosis. The UW-Extension has a program available Strong Women-Strong Bones, for Wisconsin women to achieve better health and fitness. It is an 8- to 16-week exercise program based on extensive scientific research. This program will be available to Burnett County residents this fall and winter.

If you have an interest in this program, please call Marilyn at 715-349-2151. I am going to be calling her to see if this is something that could be set up at the center.

Don’t forget to sign up for some great lunches, card games and the Wii. See you at the center.

Bernice Abrahamzon

letins, monthly newsletters, answers the phone in the Siren office and does so much more.

Linda and MacKenna Cook are ushering at Sunday church services this month, with Sylvia Schaetzel and Robin Peterson reading. Sylvia also sang a solo on Sunday. Lunch was served after services by Carol and Jeff Talbot.

The summer is going much too fast. The Gem and Mineral Society annual show at Frederic will be held July 24-25, and will be here before we know it.

The ad will go into the five yellow shoppers that come out this Saturday in the mailboxes. Please mark your calendars for Rock Show, July 24-25 at the Frederic High School.

The late Vernon Peterson will be honored, one of the most enthusiastic collectors of all, not only of rocks, arrowheads and fossils, but of antique items, old meat grinders, license plates, curiosities, etc.

Hope you have read the book “Marriage on the Rocks” written by Vernon about his life in this area, especially with wife, Gwen.

The book “The Book Thief” will be discussed this Thursday morning at 10 a.m. at the Frederic Library by the Thursday morning book club. (Very unique book!)

Did you buy your Charles E. Lewis Day button yet? They are going very fast. Selling them is a community project. On the other hand, the Lewis church is gearing up for special entertainment at the annual tent revival, “Under the Pines,” weather permitting.

(The second weekend in August.)

LaVonne and John Boyer rang bells for the Salvation Army Sunday afternoon at Wayne’s, Luck, for several hours. It was Christmas in July, and a Santa wore a swimming suit.

Did you see the yearling bear on the old baseball field across CTH E on the edge of Lewis? People in cars were stopping to watch the animal. Probably hungry although the blackcaps are ripe in the woods.

(They’re like black raspberries.)

A friend up Danbury way canned 8 pints of wild blueberries last week. It’s been a long time since wild blueberries have made an appearance in the woods.

We are really “going green” this year with frequent rains. Fields of corn, gardens, lawns and woods looking good.

The United Methodist members and others have been invited out to the home of Sylvia and Phil Schaetzel at 5 p.m., Wednesday. It’s potluck and good fun.

Frederic Senior Center We did not play Spades on July 5.

Morning coffee group enjoys their time together and pool is enjoyed in the morning.

Pokeno on Wednesday and Friday at 1 p.m.

Thursday 500 cards was played at 6:30 p.m., with the following winners: Shirley Sandquist in first

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place, Norma Nelson in second place, Lorraine Hansen in third place and Dorothy Brown in fourth place.

We had our mini buffet on Saturday with cards following.

Interstate Park Naturalist programs at Wisconsin Interstate Park Friday, July 16

The Secrets of Eagle Peak, 3 p.m., at the Eagle Peak Trail sign in the Pines Group Camp. Come with naturalist Barb Walker for a hike up the trail, learn the secrets of the peak and see fantastic views of the St. Croix River Valley.

Summer Outdoor Family Adventure Series, 5 – 6 p.m. Day Hiking Along the St. Croix. Cross bridged streams, wind through woods and wetlands, and enjoy a leisurely one-mile walk on the Indianhead Flowage Trail. Meet at the Indianhead Flowage Trailhead, one mile north of St. Croix Falls, on Hwy. 87, just north of Lions Park. For more information call 715-483-2274.

Saturday, July 17

"Camp We-Kan-Tak-It," 10 a.m. to noon, at the Ice Age Center auditorium. A musical comedy about life in Wisconsin’s Civilian Conservation Corps, this original multimedia production is based on 1930s CCC camp newspapers. Arrive early for a ticket and muffin, milk or coffee provided by the Friends of Interstate Park for a $5 per person donation. Join Naturalist Julie Fox following the play for an auto tour of CCC structures in the park visible from your car.

For more information call the park office at 715-4833747.

If the River Could Talk, 2 p.m. Rock formations, Indian battles, soft gold and logjams. Join naturalist Julie Fox at the Summit Rock Trail sign and hear some of the fascinating history of the St. Croix River Valley on this scenic hike to the summit.

Wannigan Days Parade, 6 p.m. The annual Wannigan Days Parade starts in St. Croix Falls and ends in Taylors Falls, Minn. “Wannigan” is the Native

Fran Krause Written for last week

American word for the floating cook shack used by lumbermen during log drives.

Sunday, July 18

Summer Outdoor Family Adventure Series, 4 – 5 p.m. Bringing Back the Bluebirds! Dive into the life of a bluebird as we take a sneak peek inside a few of Willow River’s bluebird boxes. Meet at Willow River State Park. For more information call Kari at 715-386-9340.

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, July 21

Watchable Wildlife Around Lake O’ the Dalles, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Join the naturalist for a one-mile leisurely walk around Lake O’ the Dalles. Discover what makes the lake unique and watch for signs of wildlife that live there. Meet at Camp Interstate Shelter.

Thursday, July 22

Nature story time, 10 a.m. Join naturalists Julie Fox or 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

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Edna Greeson from Texas is here visiting her sisters Elaine Scott and Ethel Daniels.

Kent and Nancy Krause and her parents attended the Twins vs. Detroit game last Wednesday.

Mark and Dee Krause and her mother attended a family reunion in Iowa.

Bryan and Katheryn Krause ran in the Freedom Five race in Siren on Sunday.

Remember the Orange community picnic at the school on July 18 and the Webster all-school reunion on July 15 at Ike Walton’s.

Teresa Childers and family spent the weekend at their cabin. Tim and Vikki O’Brien spent the weekend with Jack and LaVonne.

Tim and Vikki, Teresa and family, Mike and Tylyn O’Brien and Lisa, Anita, Kathleen and Sharon O’Brien had an inside picnic because of the rain on

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Kent and Nacy Krause spent the weekend in Milwaukee and attended the Brewers game.

Brad Krause is spending the week with friends fishing in the Boundary Waters.

In spite of the hot, humid weather, large crowds enjoyed the Webster fair. Harmony HCE got a first place on their booth.

Scottie and Elaine Scott’s son and wife are visiting them for a while.

Jack and LaVoone O’Brien’s granddaughter Amy spent a couple days visiting last week.

Saturday Jack and LaVonne attended the graduation party for granddaughter Kelly Herman at her home in Anoka, Minn.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Though he is tall, dark and handsome, Bob is more than his looks. Standing just under the size of a Great Dane, Bob will easily fill out to 120 pounds.

At 10 months he is lean and lanky. He still has some young puppy enthusiasm along with an understanding of how to be a “good dog.” Bob came to the shelter as a stray with some manners in his repertoire. Shelter life has added some pent up energy to the mix, but Bob has what it takes to be a superb family dog. He tries very hard to behave appropriately but sometimes his excitement bubbles over. He would love a canine friend to roughhouse with in a large yard. Once in his forever home, Bob will be your adoring “What are we going to do today?” companion.

Annie’s pups are 6 weeks old now. They can walk and run with confidence, eat solid food and make a lot of noise. Claire Scriba, director of the Homeward Bound Shelter Dog Training Program writes: “The Homeward Bound workers are helping get them used to being handled and restrained by humans, both of which are important skills for the well-educated canine. The dog that can accept Hi, everybody! Blacky here from Humane Society of Burnett County. I just got home from a ride in my fort on wheels, where I got to see a momma deer teach her little fawn how to stand in the middle of the road and stare blankly at cars. The mom stood alongside the road and said, “Now just stand there until I tell you to run.” And then, “Run!” It’s true, I heard it. You might not know it, but even though my ears are floppy and point in different directions, my hearing is excellent. That’s why when Mom cuts the grass I go and hide on the porch where it’s quiet. The lawn tractor doesn’t bother me so much; it’s the sound of snakes screaming bloody murder as they flee to escape the blades of death that bothers me. Yikes! That gives me the willies.

There are lots of sounds at the shelter this week: dogs, cats, puppies and kittens, all singing their own chorus. The most vocal one I met is Scooter.

Scooter is a 6-year-old Boston terrier. He’s a cute little guy, and when my friends went to Music in the Park in Siren last week, he was content to sit on a lady’s lap the whole time and quietly take in the show. I’ve got a new friend, Daphne, who is also new. She is a 4-year-old Golden Retriever mix who was picked up on Hwy. 87 between Grantsburg and Cushing. She had tags, but her owner’s contact in-

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Arnell Humane Society handling and restraint graciously is safer in the human world and so are the people around it. Your vet and your groomer will love it that your dog accepts handling calmly, and visits to their offices will be no cause for alarm.

“We pick up Annie’s pups and hold them, make eye contact, open their mouths and handle them all over. We are also getting them used to taking small treats from our hands. This is first step in training a dog. Sometimes Arnell receives dogs who do not know that a human hand can produce rewards.

These dogs are hard to reach and hard to teach.

We first have to teach them that time with humans can be fun, safe and rewarding. Then we can set about training them.

“Handling also impacts brain development in

Shelter

YAPpenings Blacky formation was not up to date. That happens a lot, and I wish people would remember to update their pet’s info when they move. I am happy to report that Sweet Pea is going to be going home soon.

For a youngster, she sure has gotten out and about a lot to socialize - two parades and then the concert in the park. Some dogs never get to go anywhere.

She will be the last of her four other siblings to be adopted but, lo and behold, we have three more pups in to put old newspapers to good use. These puppies are all girls as well, and they are also black Lab mixes. They are about 4 months old, but two, Martha and Betty, tower over their sister, Eleanor, who is the runt. I feel sort of bad for Eleanor because her sisters knock her over a lot. She doesn’t seem to mind too much, and they are all good girls. They were found by a resort, off Hwy. 70,

pups. Like human babies, animal babies need stimulation and interaction with the environment to develop their faculties and their trust in others and in themselves.

In Ted Kerasote’s fascinating book ‘Merle’s Door,’ Kerasote shares his experience with Merle, a dog he found living wild at a campground, adopted and took home. It opened my eyes to the importance of an ‘enriched environment’ even for animals.

“A year ago I adopted William, a 1-year-old dog from a breeder. I have found that William missed out on a lot of socialization even though he was

raised by very knowledgeable people. There is just no substitute for real-life experience in the world.

Gillie, my 10-year-old dog-in-a-million from Arnell, came fully equipped with savoir faire. He must have lived a very interesting life before he came to me.

Nothing fazes him and he is unfailingly sociable, the very model of a dog who navigates the human world with style.”

Sign up for our next session of dog manners classes, Level One Obedience and Manners 101, this week. Classes begin Saturday morning, July 17. Puppy socialization classes are on an ongoing class schedule. Get your new puppy off on the right foot with a class to help you create a solid foundation for your relationship. Call the shelter for details.

Our kennels are full of dogs, cats and kittens looking for new homes. We are open until 5 p.m.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Stop in to find a new friend or to simply visit the animals. We look forward to meeting you. Arnell Memorial Humane Society, 715-2687387 or visit us online at arnellhumane.org.

near Hertel. Two surrenders arrived over the weekend as well - a big girl and a little girl. Dutchess is an American Staffordshire, and Mary is a Chihuahua. They’re so new I haven’t actually met them yet, so I will have to fill you in next week on all their stats.

If it is cats you’d like to hear about, then keep reading because we’ve got cats galore to take care of right now. Someone who likes comics, and Disney, picked their names. We’ve got Ursula, Fiona, Cinderella, Simba, Esmerelda, Timon, Belle, Aladdin, and my favorite, The Dark Knight. And those are just the new ones. There’s still Debby, Cole, 007 and Noel here, too. Since the shelter is bursting with cats, the staff is extending the half-off special on adoption fees throughout the month of July - $25 for males, $35 for females. I suppose you could also consider that to be a two-fer!

I was not given an official wish list of items this week, but I do know that we are still in dire need of a new washer and dryer to keep up with the shelter’s laundry. Or donations of money so we can go out and buy a set. Blankets, toys, rugs - you name it - it gets washed every day, and we really need some new appliances. Don’t tell my mom, but the shelter staff keeps the kennels cleaner than my

house. Not that I’m without blame, mind you. My brother and I bring in a lot of sand, and we shed enough hair to weave a carpet from here to Kenosha. Oh, and I also forgot to ask for kitten food last week. Shame on me, how could I forget the kittens?

I just received some late-breaking news, and that is that both Scooter and Daphne have been adopted already! That’s great news, but my tail will really get going when my pals Sport, Spot and Ava go home as well. They are all really nice dogs who are anxiously awaiting a new home. They’ve been at the shelter a few weeks now, and I can’t figure out why no one has snapped them up yet. Won’t you come and meet them?

Well, I have to go now. My ears tell me my name is being called, and I almost always come when I’m called.

I’m such a sap.

Take care, everybody, and I’ll see you here next week!

HSBC is saving lives, one at a time, www.hsburnettcty.org, 715-866-4096. Find us on Facebook, too.

Academic news LA CROSSE – The following local students were named to the Western Technical College President’s List of High Distinction for spring semester 2010. These students achieved a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher and carried 12 or more credits in an associate’s degree or technical diploma program.

Clear Lake Amber Degolier, interior design; Osceola James Connors, mechanical design technology. submitted ••• MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. –The following area students have made the dean’s list for the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus 2010 spring semester.

Students on the list all achieved a grade-point aver-

age of 3.66 or higher while taking 12 or more credits.

Amery Kashia L. Hill, College of Biological Sciences; Grantsburg Beau A. Danielson, College of Education/Human Development; Osceola Brett D. Bartley, College of Education/Human Development; Nicholas J. Cox, College of Biological Sciences; Stephanie L. Felling, College of Liberal Arts; Brianna J. Lewis, College of Liberal Arts; St. Croix Falls Alicia R. Dorsey, College of Liberal Arts. - submitted ••• SUPERIOR – The following students have earned

Amery Senior Center We were saddened to hear of the death of Elmer Nielsen – he was a member here at the center. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

Learn to create your own special greeting cards with dried flowers. This class will be held on July 16, at 1 p.m. The cost is $10, all materials needed are included. You will make and take home three cards for all occasions. Gratitude is extended to Mary Fisher for holding this class.

There’s still a little time to sign up for the Branson trip. You now have until Aug. 15 to sign up. This trip is a fantastic deal – for $629 ($644 for nonmembers) you get motorcoach transportation, six nights lodging, and admission to seven Branson shows: Tony Orlando, The Osmond Brothers Show, The Red Hot and Blue Show, The Brett Family Show, The Twelve Irish Tenors, The Baldknobbers Jamboree Show and a cruise and dinner on Table Rock Lake on the showboat Branson Belle. We need your reservation and deposit of $75 by Aug. 15, with final payment

by Aug. 31. Contact Centennial Hall at 715-2686605 for more details.

We are pleased to offer Overeaters Anonymous, a national program for people who may have a problem with food. Do you eat when you’re not hungry?

Do you go on eating binges? Is your weight affecting your life? If you’re interested in helping yourself, we’re interested in helping you. Overeaters Anonymous meets at Centennial Hall every Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. There are no fees, no dues, no weigh-ins, no diets – we are a fellowship. Call 715268-6605 for more details or check out their Web

Kari Fladwood director

site at www.oa.org.

We had our brat stand last weekend at Dick’s Market – thanks to all those who stopped in for a brat or hot dog. We couldn’t have done it without our volunteers: Sandy White, Beth Mares, Ross Smith, Marv Nevela, Carl Johnson, Milton Johnson, Larry Phillipson, Wendell Anderson and Jerry Fisher. We hope you can stop by Wednesday when Byron and Janet Dopkins and their crew serve up more of summer’s tasty food!

Have an anniversary or wedding reception coming up? Or maybe you booked a Tupperware party, and there is no room in your house for all your guests. Consider renting Centennial Hall. We strive to keep our rates competitive, and have much to offer. Give us a call to reserve that date now. We have large rooms, small rooms and the kitchen available for your convenience. In addition, if you have a support group and need to use our hall, please let us know and we will be happy to work with you.

Val Hansen was first in the pool tournament with Mary Fisher second, Carl Johnson third and Jim Webb fourth. Carl Johnson won first in the bowling tournament with a high score of 737, Mary Fisher was second, Jerry Fisher was third and Milt Johnson fourth. Judy Strobush was first in Wednesday bridge, with Sydney Lund second, Dorothy Mueller following in third and Shirley Staebler and Maybelle Binkley tied for fourth.

Have a great week!

God bless you all…

degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Superior.

Students completing their degrees were invited to participate in the May 15 commencement. Degrees were awarded by Chancellor Julius E. Erlenbach at the ceremony.

UW-Superior is Wisconsin’s Leading Public Liberal Arts College, offering students academic challenge, solid career training and preparation to become lifelong learners.

Frederic Amy Lenz, Bachelor of Science; Osceola Andrew Bach, Bachelor of Science; St. Croix Falls Jodi McKusick, Bachelor of Science; Webster Nicole Smith, Bachelor of Science. - submitted ••• EAU CLAIRE - The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has named 1,907 undergraduate students to its dean’s lists for the 2010 spring semester.

The dean’s list and eligibility criteria, as well as other listings of UW-Eau Claire student honors and awards, can be found online at www.uwec.edu/ucomm/honors.

Amery Karen Hansen, arts and sciences; Cassandra Smith, education and human sciences; Clear Lake Kayla Buhr, business; Denise Fall, education and human sciences; Luke Grosskreutz, education and human sciences; Andrew King, arts and sciences; Aimee Ray, arts and sciences; Kacey Soderberg, education and human sciences; Frederic Traci Lundeen, arts and sciences; Grantsburg Sarah Frommader, nursing and health sciences; Katelyn Kooiker, business; Luck Megan Panek, nursing and health sciences; Osceola Megan Annis, education and human sciences; Daniel Gjerning, business; Rachel Graf, business; Adam Parmeter, business; Siren Caitlin Flanigan, arts and sciences; St. Croix Falls Stephanie Schmidt, arts and sciences; Unity Brenda Rougeux, arts and sciences; Webster Casey Ince, education and human sciences. - submitted ••• DULUTH, Minn. – The following students were candidates for graduation at the University of Minnesota

Duluth’s Undergraduate Commencement, Saturday, May 15, at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.

Amery Nicole B. Jensen, Bachelor of Applied Sciences degree, elementary and middle school education; Jonathon M. Meyer, Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, marketing; Clear Lake Angela L. Heilman, Bachelor of Arts degree, Bachelor of Arts degree, sociology, criminology; Grantsburg Sara C. Christopherson, Bachelor of Arts degree, English; Luck Hailey J. Giller, Bachelor of Applied Sciences degree, health education; Osceola Annie L. Heggernes, Bachelor of Arts degree, communication. – submitted ••• ST. PAUL, Minn. – Jane E.H. Baillargeon of Hancock graduated from Bethel University with a Bachelor of Arts in Christian ministries following the spring 2010 semester.

Bethel University is a leader in Christ-centered higher education with approximately 6,400 students from 48 states and 29 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. Based in St. Paul, Minn., with additional seminary locations on both coasts, Bethel offers rigorous bachelor’s and advanced degrees in nearly 100 relevant fields. For further information on Bethel University, go to www.bethel.edu. - submitted ••• MADISON - More than 6,000 students received degrees during the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s spring commencement ceremonies May 14-16.

Here are the degree recipients from your area: Amery Rachel K. Elbing, Bachelor of Science-physician assistant, physician assistant; Sarah E. Elbing, Bachelor of Science-art, art; Samuel M. Eldred, Bachelor of Science-natural resources, soil science; Erika A. Leadholm, Bachelor of Science-education, elementary education; Luck Abigail R. Armour, Bachelor of Science-education, English; Osceola Nicholas A. Hartman, Bachelor of Arts, history; Kipp R. Hinz, farm and industry short course two-year certificate; Elizabeth C. Peterson, Bachelor of Science-natural sciences, biology. – submitted

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No bears in bear country since the Fourth. Maybe all the landscaping going on behind our house has made them a little nervous. Doesn’t seem to bother those doggone tree rats though. They spend lots of time running back and forth in the trench, looking for who knows what. Some of the youngsters have even tried digging little holes in the sides only to have some of the dirt fall on them. Up the tree they fly and chatter at they know not what. Doesn’t make hubby too happy as he has to straighten it all out again before he can lay more blocks. Sure will look a lot different when it’s finally finished. A great place to sit out in the early mornings on the deck and enjoy all the early morning critters chattering away while you enjoy a cup of coffee or two. Definitely won’t be too far from the patio door as you can never tell just when one of those big black buggers will come lumbering through for a chance to check out my bird yard and its feeders.

The Hertzel Camp and Burnett County Family Resource Center are having a free carnival on Thursday, July 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with lots of games, prizes and of course, food. So bring the kids and enjoy the day.

Thursday evening July 15, at the Siren Crooked Lake Park Band Shell will be Kevin McMullin and Chris Clemments from 7 to 9 p.m. Refreshments are

by the Interfaith Caregivers of Burnett County.

Sympathy to the families of Wayne D. Friel on June 25, John E. Stusek on June 29 and Jerry A. Olson on June 30 in their passing.

Last Wednesday after the Siren Methodist Ladies enjoyed a lunch served by Mary Stewart and Marilyn Wischnefski, the ladies enjoyed speaker Dr. Angela Rosenberg from the College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, Minn. She gave an excellent talk on being happy. Also speaking was Suzanne Heabler from the church’s district office. They finished the afternoon with their monthly meeting. About 30 ladies enjoyed the afternoon, including several from the Lewis Methodist Church. It was so nice to have the Lewis gals join us, hope you gals will come again.

The Siren Area Garden Club tour is coming up on Aug. 8, so if you have a garden you’re proud of or know of someone whose garden looks great and you want to be included in the tour, call 715-653-4242 for more info or to enter your garden.

The annual Burnett County Airport Fly-in or Drivein breakfast at the Siren Airport is coming up on July 24, from 7 to 11 a.m. Come and enjoy some wildrice pancakes for only $6 for adults and kids under 10 just $3. There are even airplane rides for a nominal fee, a great chance if you have never flown before to see if you enjoy flying.

Cloverton-Markville

Fran Levings

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Independence Day weekend has come and gone out here in the little townships of Arna and New Dosey. Let’s have a rundown on how some of us celebrated it. Not many residents, however, were available to provide input when called.

Beverly Carlin spent that weekend down in Princeton, Minn., visiting granddaughter Isabel and her parents Jenny and Robbie.

Marlene and Don Mishler joined son Brian and his family at the Breezy Point Resort in Brainerd, Minn.

Peggy and Ken Coveau spend a lovely time with daughter Alicia and her husband Ted down in Maple Grove, Minn.

The grindstone is sharp as ever over at Bumbleberry Farm because Bob Brewster and Patty Koehler worked hard all of the weekend of the Fourth. Congratulations to Bob for receiving a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture to study high tunnels for his farm. This interesting concept will have a greenhouse going right over the garden.

My husband, Dave Baker, and I spent the Fourth of July at the home of Sandra and Jeff Holmgren in North Branch, Minn. About 20 persons convened there for a wonderful picnic and good conversation.

Sandra is a former student of mine, having graduated in 1981.

A reminder of some dates: July 31 is the annual Zion Lutheran Church smorgasbord; Aug. 21 is the Markville Reunion and Aug. 29 is the first-annual Cloverton Garden Club potluck picnic and races event.

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Summer is in full swing out here in the little townships of Arna and New Dosey, with all kinds of activities taking place.

A large crowd turned out for the joint graduation party for Clint Elliott and his cousin Matt Picton. The event was held at the Hay Creek Outpost. Clint, as reported earlier, graduated from East Central High School, and Matt graduated from Unity Schools in Milltown.

Births

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County Commissioners Doug Carlson and Steve Chaffee were guest speakers at the June meeting of the East Pine County Wanderers. They informed the group on a variety of issues, such as the Northern Lights Express Rail Line, a new communication tower which would impact our fire department and other topics. We appreciate their willingness to drive out here and keep us up to date. Other guests at this meeting were Bob Brewster, Hollis Nelson and Bailey Morrison.

Sandi and Dave Drake brought the cake and door prize, a really nice grill set which was won by Marlene Mishler. June birthdays were Clara Lilly and Fran Levings.

New Dosey Township voted to go to mail-in voting and ballots should have been received for the Aug. 10 primary. Be sure to vote.

Plans are under way for three special events out here. That wonderful annual Zion Lutheran Church smorgasbord will be held on July 31, the Markville Reunion is Aug. 21 and the Cloverton Garden Club is hosting an all-community potluck picnic and racing even on Aug. 29. Mark your calendar.

We always hear so much about Clara Lilly’s beloved great-grandson Travis. Well, her son Mike brought him up for a nice visit a while back.

Darlene Merimonti and Clara Lilly had lunch at the home of Evelyn Johnson in Sandstone recently, then visited a greenhouse in Askov, and culminated their day with a visit with friends in the Pine Medical Nursing Home. They were particularly happy to have a chance to visit with Esther Vink, who lives there now.

Larry the Cable Guy in concert at the Grand Casino was a show that Darlene, Evelyn and Darlene’s daughter Donna and husband Donnie all enjoyed.

Rosie and Jim Yaekel had lots of fun when son Joe and his wife Liz, along with grandson Colin and JJ visited for a week. After they left, daughter Jennifer Schlemmer, husband Robert and children Maddy, Morgan and Marverick came for a wonderful time. They all went to the Loretta Lynn and Crystal Gayle concert at the Grand Casino.

Born at Burnett Medical Center:

A boy, Landon Lee Johnson, born July 9, 2010, to Tanya Mack and Jason Johnson, Grantsburg. Landon weighed 6 lbs., 4 oz. and was 19 inches long.

Silbings include: Jordan and Natalie Johnson.

Grandparnets are Shirley Barenz of Grantsburg, Ron Mack of Blaine, Minn., and Tammy and Paul Johnson of Grantsburg. Great-grandparents are Don Mack of Grantsburg, Joe Johnson of North Branch, Minn., Margaret and Joe Leverty of Siren and Don Mills of Cambridge, Minn. ….

Born at St. Croix Regional Medical Center:

A boy, Logan Terry Shilson, born June 24, 2010, to Miranda Giampaolo and Derek Shilson, Amery.

Logan weighed 7 lbs., 12 oz.

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A girl, Alexis Kay Staples, born June 25, 2010, to Joshua Staples and Lacey Eskola, Siren. Alexis weighed 6 lbs., 8 oz.

••• A boy, Ryley James Finnegan, born June 27, 2010, to Kelsey and Ryan Finnegan, Dresser. Ryley weighed 7 lbs., 15 oz.

••• A boy, James Edward Finch, born June 30, 2010, to Krista and Douglas Finch, Luck. James weighed 7 lbs., 14 oz.

••• A girl, Josie Kristine Johnson, born June 30, 2010, to Julie Jones and Joshua Johnson, Balsam Lake. Josie weighed 8 lbs.

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Grantsburg Public Library Winner of the Grantsburg scavenger hunt was Brandon Peterson. He won the grand prize of a fourperson canoe trip down the St. Croix River by Wild River Outfitters. Second place was Olivia Brock, who won two passes for the Grantsburg Golf Course. Third place was Logan Smestad, who won two Pizza Place personal pizzas.

Answers to the hunt: 1. 81 2. 1870-1902 3. 1966 4. U.S. Bank 5. 1976 6. Craig Selander Architect 7.

S. Oak Street 8. Village Square Apartments 9. Wood River Lutheran

Summer reading program

For our latest program a representative from Forts Folle Avoine Historic Park came to share about the history of the waterways in the area and the significance they held to the voyageurs and Native Americans. Upcoming program on July 14 will

The representative from Forts Folle Avoine Historic Park who did our Wednesday program. be Ali Cordie from Crex to talk about wetland edibles.

Teen talk

We have moved into the real world fiction genre.

Some books currently being read include “Diary of a Wimpy Kid,” by Jeff Kinney, “Stargirl,” by Jerry Spinelli, “Milkweed,” by Jerry Spinelli, and the “Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks,” by E. Lockhart. Teen Talk meets on Wednesdays from noon-12:45 p.m. Sixth-graders on up. Come join us.

Library hours

Brandon Peterson, the winner of the Grantsburg scavenger hunt.

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., 715-463-2244. Web site is grantsburg.wislib.org.

Comfort Hat Challenge auction rescheduled

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The Comfort Hat Challenge auction has been rescheduled and will be one of the many Wannigan Days events held on Saturday, July 17. The handmade hat auction will be held at the St. Croix Valley Senior Center in downtown St. Croix Falls. It had previously been scheduled for Friday evening, June 25, during the Polk County Relay for Life event. It was rescheduled after the severe storm warning siren sounded moments after the beginning of the event. Thirty-six hats will be auctioned by silent auction with all proceeds being donated to the Polk County Relay for Life. The Comfort Hat Challenge was organized by Ewenique Boutique Yarns & Stitchery at 236 N. Washington St. in St. Croix Falls. For more information contact: 715-483-2802. Shown above (L to R), back row: Sandy Williams, Terri Schaefer, Loreen Morrell and Joyce Nelson. Front row: Danette Olson and Shelley Staeven. - Photo submitted

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Festival’s Featured Artist ST. CROIX FALLS – Last week, Inter-County Leader readers were introduced to one of the two stars of Festival Theatre’s latest show “Red, White and Tuna.”

This past weekend they opened the hilarious comedy featuring two brave actors (Christian DeMarais and Darrell Johnston), nearly 40 quick changes, and 20 offthe-wall characters from Tuna, Texas. For a show with as much gumption as “Red, White and Tuna” has, Festival had to find an adventurous duo to take on this challenge.

When asked about the actors taste for excitement, Danette Olsen, executive producer at Festival Theatre, said, “Darrell and Christian are a dynamic team! Both young men are fearless, strong performers, who happen to possess killer comic flair.” About Johnston, she went on to say, “His dedication and work ethic were apparent throughout his process, but it is his subtle and constant awareness that

Hopefully you will be reading this in

time to come to Music in the Park tonight. The bicyclists from Bike Wisconsin will be there and it should be a fun night. Thursday, 7 – 9 p.m. Interfaith Caregivers is serving ice cream, soda and popcorn. This is a fundraiser for us and a great night of entertainment. Crooked Lake Park, see you there.

The past two weeks have been full of surprises. My son, Mike, showed up on the Fourth, and we took him to see the Webster parade. He is from Green Bay and seeing a small-town parade created a little culture shock for him. He had to get pictures of the tractors, souped-up lawn mowers and the septic cleanerouter truck. He had never seen anything like them in a parade before. He spent the rest of the day working on Interfaith’s Web site. Yes, we have a Web site icburnettcounty.com. It is a work in progress, but it is actually happening. I could not be more excited if my new great-grandbaby was born. Well, actually if he/she was here already, I would be more excited, but a Web site is a pretty big deal.

Speaking of the newest member of our family, we will know by the end of this month if we have a girl or a boy.

Kelsey and I have been looking at things to buy the baby and now we need a color. Will it be blue or pink? If it is a boy it will be all boy and if it is a girl it will be a tom-girl. Nick, the proud papa, is all about sports. Any kind of sports and his little girl, should it happen it is a “she,” will know everything there is to know about sports. Do they make pink footballs, soccer balls and baseballs? I really should look into that.

Speaking of surprises (and I was talking about surprises about a paragraph

TOWN OF SCOTT – The Scott History Club has put together a 100-year history of the town of Scott and its people. This 200-page book will be available on Saturday, July 17, at the annual firefighters chicken BBQ. The event will be celebrated at the Scott Town Hall/Fire Department

The cover of “Scott Revisited,” which tells the history of the town of Scott.

make him a joy to watch on stage.”

Johnston grew up in Leon, Iowa, and his earliest performances were in high school, where he competed in speech and was in nuDarrell Johnston merous plays. Graduating with honors from Graceland University this past June, Johnston received an American College Theatre Festival nomination. This past year, he worked as a house president at his university, where he planned social and educational events for his fraternity of over 40 young men, and was on call 24

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Barb Blodgett or so back), my board of directors threw me a surprise birthday party. It was amazing that they all kept it from me. I did not have a clue. Denny said we were going to Voyager for dinner and some friends wanted to join us. I thought that was great. When he said we were going to pick them up I began to wonder about his sanity because they live in the Voyager woods and the trip to the clubhouse is five minutes for them and we had to go through the woods to find their house, and then through the woods to Voyager Village Restaurant. Denny is a stickler for being on time. We were doing fine until we got lost. I think we were almost to Michigan by the time he decided he was in fact “lost.” It is hard to make phone calls in the woods, but after many tries and backtracking and turning right then left then left again we finally found their house. I was famished and when we got there, there were all kinds of excuses why we had to go in the house. Just about everyone from our board of directors was there and as much as I hate surprises, I had a terrific time. Sharon Boatman arranged the entire evening and she did a great job.

Turning 49 wasn’t so bad after all. Ok, so maybe it wasn’t 49. When you get to be my age, one day is no different from another if you can remember what day it is at all.

We lost two very wonderful friends in the past few weeks. Erich Brentschneider and James (Jim) Shafer. Both will

hours a day.

When asked what he was excited for in regard to “Red, White and Tuna,” Johnston said, “I really looked forward to the fast-paced ridiculousness. It’s a huge challenge, but it will never be dull. Wearing a dress is an extra bonus.” While Johnston opened “Red, White and Tuna” this past week, he also began rehearsals for Festival’s third show in its summer repertoire, “Proof.”

About “Proof,” Johnston mentioned, “this is my second time working on ‘Proof’ but my first time performing in it.” He looks forward to the process and once “Proof” opens to audiences he is certain Festival’s patrons will find that, “the characters are fascinating and the story is incredibly compelling.”

While he is experienced onstage and off, some of Johnston’s favorite roles in productions from his past include Father Flynn from “Doubt,” Michael in “Dancing at Lughnasa,” and the infamous role

of Harold Hill in “The Music Man.” Johnston has completed a number of devised theater pieces that rank highly on his favorites list as well as the ensemble docudrama “The Laramie Project.”

An avid outdoorsman, Johnston spends his free time traveling and exploring nature. Being an active young man, working odd jobs from ski instructor in Upstate New York to golf coach in his hometown, it is no surprise that much of his theater training focused on body and mind integration. This postmodern contextual awareness has aided him tremendously in his performance art and devised theater productions.

You can see Johnston’s commitment to physicality and comic timing in “Red, White and Tuna” which runs through Aug. 27. Then Johnston will express a more delicately dramatic side with “Proof,” which opens July 31 and runs through Aug. 28.

be sadly missed. On the other hand we had a gentleman we know have an amazing recovery. I love the happy endings, but have to suffer through the sad endings. I have an Interfaith shirt that I wear and there are hearts on the sleeve. Each heart represents a dear friend that we have met through Interfaith Caregivers who has passed away.

I am out of patches, so everyone has to stay healthy, because I am also running out of sleeve. When you see me with that shirt on you will know we are honoring a friend and that I did not just tear holes in my shirt.

My memory is getting terrible. I have said it before and I will always say how I love visiting and talking with people.

For those of you with bad memories, you can tell me the same stories over and over because they are always new to me. I must have forgotten that I heard them before. I do remember one I heard recently that I have never heard before (at least I don’t think I have).

One story I was recently told was about way back when girls wore dresses with pantaloons under them; they also wore heavy stockings. I remember they were called something that began with “l,” (there goes the memory again). One family had very little money and if the stockings had holes in them the girls would wear two pair to cover up the fact that there were holes. One lady told me she had so many holes she had to wear four pairs to make it look like she had one pair with no holes. I know these cotton stockings were heavy and I can’t imagine wearing four pairs much less one. When I was young we wore corduroy pants under our dresses to keep our legs warm when we walked to school. As we got older we use to take them off before we were in a place where someone could see us from school. Never would we let the boys

see us with those pants on. I remember mine were lined with a plaid felt or something like that. Well, off came the pants when school was still out of eyesight and we walked to school with freezing legs. As we got older we would never wear boots. They were in fashion and very practical, but that was the one reason we did not wear them.

They weren’t “cool.” So we usually had wet feet that we put up with through most of the day. I remember putting my slippered feet up on the radiator when I got home from school.

I soon lost my vanity about clothes when I went to a girls school in St. Paul.

Our clothes for the day, any day, were a uniform with practical shoes and, yes, as I remember, those heavy cotton stockings.

It is now time for me to begin talking about Christmas for Kids. Christmas is only five months away and we have to be ready. If I start talking now, hopefully we will have enough for every child who needs warm cloths and a gift from Santa. I am already picking up toys and clothes on sale. I try not to pay full price for anything. “On Sale” is good and “Free” is better, my grandmother always used to say. With Kelsey’s help I have adopted Grandma’s way of thinking. Now, keep in mind, Christmas, Christmas, Christmas for Kids. And then think, donation, donation, donation and of course in the same thought comes Christmas for Kids. Have I said that enough for one article? This is only the beginning folks.

You will hear it again and again. God Bless you for helping.

Until I see you again, Swat all of the mosquitoes you can.

That leaves less that find me.

Barb

Scott celebrates 100 years

located at the corner of CTHs A and H in Burnett County.

The Scott History Club was formed by a group of Scott residents to research the history of the town and to document the stories of the people. In a book titled, “Scott Revisited,” traveling into the past was a journey they found both challenging and rewarding and have endeavored to pass these experiences onto our readers.

To celebrate this event, there will be classic and antique cars and boats as well as a variety of artifacts on display. Clayton Jorgenson, a Burnett County historian, will be the history club’s guest of honor for that day. He will present maps and documents as well as artifacts pertaining to road history and will be available to discuss the early history of the town and county.

A copy of “Scott Revisited” will be presented to the town of Scott through the town board members, and the book will be available to purchase on that day between the hours of 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., for a cost of $20. After July 17, the books can be purchased at the Scott Town Hall on Monday, Wednesday or Friday from 8

Members of the Scott History Club, front row (L to R) are: Mary Okonek, Shirley Muller and Ginny James. Back row: Kathy Okonek, Dave Okonek, Bev Kimball, Alice Okonek and Mick Peterson. – Photos submitted a.m. to noon. Books can also be purchased through the mail at a cost of $20 plus $3 for shipping and handling. Send a check

or money order to Scott History Club, c/o the Scott Town Hall, 28390 CTH H, Spooner, WI 54801. – submitted

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LIBRARY NEWS

Frederic Public Library “This Water Goes North” program July 15 The library welcomes Dennis Weidemann, author of “This Water Goes North,” at a special program on Thursday, July 15, at 7 p.m. Weidemann was one of four Iowa farm boys who paddled 1,400 miles from Minnesota to Hudson Bay during the summer of 1979 with nothing but old canoes and determination. Relive their adventure at this slide show and book-signing event. The program is hosted by Friends of the Frederic Library and refreshments will be served.

Furs and flintlocks Thursday, July 29 How did people live and work during the days of fur trading, exploring and river travel? Learn all about this time when you visit with a pioneer family who will be camped in the green space west of the library. This summer reading special event begins at 7 p.m. and everyone is invited.

Wednesday morning story time is the place to be Preschoolers and early elementary children are invited to story time at the library on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. for an hour of books, activities and fun. If you are interested in reading to the children this summer, we welcome you.

Please talk to a librarian to choose a date, and we will supply the materials.

Book groups to meet The Thursday morning book group will meet Thursday, July 15, at 10 a.m., to talk about “The Book Thief,” by Markus

Polk County Library Federation

Zusak. The evening book group will meet Thursday, July 22, (note special date), at 6:30 p.m., to discuss “Dog On It,” by Spencer Quinn. New members are always welcome and invited to join us for a lively conversation about books.

Looking for a cool place in town?

If you’re doing errands and want to take a break, drop by our air-conditioned library for a comfortable chair and a chance to catch up on the news with the St. Paul Pioneer Press, the Inter-County Leader, the Burnett County Sentinel, the County Ledger Press, or one of more than 80 magazine subscriptions on our shelves.

The conversation is lively, the coffeepot is always on, and some days we even serve cookies.

Help keep our local food shelf filled Some customers regularly bring in a food shelf item when they return their books, and it’s a great way to teach children about compassion and community spirit. Do a good thing for the local food shelf this summer by donating items such as canned goods, flour, sugar, rice and pasta, cereals, and fresh vegetables and fruits each time you visit the library.

Hours and information Frederic Public Library, 127 Oak St. West.

715-327-4979, e-mail fredericpl@ifls.lib.wi.us. Regular open hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Story time for preschoolers is held every Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m.

Milltown Public Library Candy sushi party Join us for a Candy Sushi-Making Party on Saturday, July 24, at 1 p.m. We will have plenty of sweet ingredients to construct your own sushi rolls. Children should be accompanied by an adult.

friends and family, develop an updated resume, or learn how to create an e-mail account. Call or stop in to sign up for a one-hour class at 1, 2 or 6 p.m. and let us help you better understand and utilize this technology.

Youth summer reading program We’re still registering young people (birth – 18) for the youth reading program. Oodles of prizes are being given away each week. Plus, we’re giving away an iPod at the end of the summer. Stop in today to register.

Preschool story time Preschooler and an accompanying adult are invited to partake in a half hour of themed stories, small craft, and fun every Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m.

Computer classes The Milltown Public Library offers basic computer classes at three convenient times every Wednesday. You can learn how to create your own seasonal letter to

Kay Fitzgerald, computer technology support specialist, offers pointers to a library patron at recent one-onone computer training. – Photo submitted

Library hours Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; and Sunday closed. www.milltownpubliclibrary.org. Enjoy a cup of fresh-brewed coffee and our fast, wireless Internet every day.

Curtain Calls!

The Friends of the Polk County Libraries technology support specialist, Kay Fitzgerald, is busy training patrons, libraries directors and staff in the latest computer skills. If you need your computer skills improved see if there is a class offered at your local library. Fitzgerald is offering her computer skills to the 10 pub-

Balsam Lake Public Library Summer reading program Summer reading program has started, please come in and pick up a brochure with all the great programs scheduled for the summer. Please, also come in and pick up a reading log for a chance to win prizes.

Computer classes Beginning computer classes every other Tuesday at 2 p.m. Classes will be July 13 and the 27. Call for more information.

Story time Every Wednesday at 11 a.m., stories, crafts and snacks. All ages are welcome to join our lively group.

The Village Players Community Theatre Presents

could always find somebody who spoke German. Crowley wrote about the experience at specific camps, and interviewed local people, and also interviewed some former German prisoners. Book Club meets every third Wednesday at 3 p.m.

Hours Balsam Lake Library, (under the water tower) at 404 Main St., Balsam Lake.

Hours are Monday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. E-mail: balsamlakepl@ifls.lib.wi.us.

Web site www.balsamlakepublic library.org.

New books for July “Search” by Nora Roberts, ”Rembrandt Affair” by Daniel Silva, “Diamond Bay”

by Linda Howard, “Ice Cold ” by Tess Gerritson, “Glass Rainbow” by James Lee Burke, “Spoken From the Heart” by Laura Bush.

Friends of the Library Friends group meets every third Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Friends group is an organization for all who value the public library as a vital community resource.

Book club “Stalag Wisconsin: Inside WWII Prisoner of War Camps,” by Betty Cowley, is a comprehensive look inside Wisconsin’s 38 branch camps that held 20,000 prisoners of war during World War II. The author has done an excellent job in researching this book, and the topic is fascinating. Wisconsin in the 1940s was heavily German, and therefore, POWs

Footlights!

lic libraries by trainings, classes and onone-on instruction. This is a free service to the Polk County libraries and sponsored by the Friends of the Polk County Libraries through grants and donations.

Ask your librarian about having a class at your library now.

“This Water Goes North” by Dennis Weidemann, Slideshow and discussion was on July 7 at Balsam Lake Library . – Photos submitted

“ T h e G r a n d e s t C a nyo n ”

By Burton Bumgarner

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Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 7 p.m.

July 22, 23, 24 & 29, 30 & 31 Sundays at 2 p.m. • July 25 & August 1 Ice-Cream Social at 1 p.m. ($3)

For reservations, call Shirley at 715-259-7514 (credit cards accepted).

Or e-mail: theatre VPCT@gmail.com

Budding watercolor artists of all ages enjoyed the watercolor workshop with Festival Theater educators at Balsam Lake Library.

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Be The Match: Kallai Hokanson marrow registry set

Event to be held during Siren Summerfest, Aug. 7

SIREN – Friends of Kallai Hokanson will hold a Be The Match Marrow Registry Saturday, Aug. 7, during Siren Summerfest. The event will be hosted by the Pour House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Registering to be a bone-marrow donor offers you the unique opportunity to give lifesaving bone-marrow transplant to someone in need. Thousands of patients with leukemia and other life-threatening diseases depend on the Be The Match Registry to find a lifesaving donor.

“We all have the power to heal and the power to help,” said event co-organizer Joan O’Fallon. “Join the registry in honor of Kallai at the Pour House Aug. 7 and be the one to save a life.”

Kallai’s story Kallai was diagnosed with leukemia in March 2007. Kallai is 11 years old. She is silly, soft-spoken and is a very caring girl.

She loves Jesus, her family, friends and her dog, Ruby. She enjoys creating art, playing violin, fishing and kayaking, reading, and is fascinated by science, history and math. Kallai is the daughter of Craig and Paula Hokanson, and she has a brother, Jesse. Kallai’s dad, Craig, is a 1984 grad of Siren High School and the northwest regional president of Johnson Bank, Rice Lake. The Hokansons live in Cumberland.

Kallai is scheduled for a bone-marrow transplant later this summer. A possible match has been identified for Kallai from

the Be The Match Registry, but her goal is to register 25 people for the bone-marrow donor program to help other kids like her.

“Our goal is 10 times that!” said Greg Hunter, event host and c o - o r g a n i z e r.

“We challenge 250 friends and Kallai Hokanson neighbors to join us Saturday, Aug. 7, at the Pour House to register for the bone-marrow program in honor of Kallai. This is something positive we all can do to support Kallai and the Hokanson family.”

Rod’s story The group of friends coming together to organize the event for Kallai includes a special link in the marrow donation process. Rod Soderberg, a native of Siren and the uncle of Pour House owner Greg Hunter, is a volunteer courier for the National Marrow Donor Program. When Soderberg retired from the Minnesota Department of Transportation in November 2008, he applied and was accepted as courier for the marrow program. Since December 2008, Soderberg has transported bone marrow for 20 lifesaving transplants – 10 of his trips have included overseas travel. As a courier, he is responsible for picking up bone marrow from donation centers all around the globe and

delivering his precious cargo to patients in need. He flies on regular commercial airlines and carries bone marrow in a small carry-on cooler. His volunteer work helps save lives for kids like Kallai and others. “I’m proud to be part of the program,” said Soderberg. “I feel good about the part I’m playing and the volunteer work I’m doing.” As a volunteer courier, Soderberg is not paid to deliver bone marrow. He will be in Siren for the registry event Aug. 7.

Facts about bone-marrow donation Like Kallai, 70 percent of all people with leukemia and other life-threatening diseases who need a marrow transplant do not have a matching donor in their family.

There are 10,000 people every year whose only hope for a cure is a bone-marrow transplant from someone outside their family. You could be the one to save a life.

What to expect Joining the Be The Match Registry is easy. Patients need donors who are between the ages of 18 and 60, willing to donate to any patient in need and meet health guidelines. Conditions that would prevent you from joining the registry include HIV, hepatitis, chronic lung disease, diabetes requiring insulin, diseases that affect blood clotting, autoimmune disorders, being an organ or marrow transplant recipient, significant obesity or sleep apnea.

When you come to a donor registry drive, volunteers will explain what it means to join the registry, help you under-

stand your commitment, answer your questions and help you through the process.

All you need to do is: • Complete a registration form with contact information, health information and a signed agreement to join the Be The Match Registry. To help you complete the form, bring personal identification, such as a driver’s license or passport, and contact information for two family members or friends who would know how to reach you in the future.

• Give a swab of cheek cells to be tissuetyped. Be The Match will use the results to match you to patients.

• There is no cost to register; however, you may consider making a financial gift to the Be The Match Foundation. The cost to add a new member to the registry is about $100. Your contribution in any amount is tax-deductible.

• That’s it! You’ll be listed on the national registry where patients turn when they need a matching donor.

• If you are ever matched with someone in need of a transplant, there is no cost to donate. The majority of bone-marrow donations today are nonsurgical blood donations. Donation may cause flu-type symptoms, but in most cases, donors go home the same day they donate.

For more information about bone-marrow donation, visit www.BeTheMatch.com. For information about the marrow registry event in honor of Kallai Hokanson, call Greg Hunter at the Pour House, 715-349-2954. - submitted

Polk-Burnett's Operation Round-Up® awards $12,500 CENTURIA – Polk-Burnett’s Operation Round-Up awarded $12,500 to 24 community organizations at its summer 2010 quarterly meeting. Grant recipients are: 1. Grantsburg Area Historical Society, $500, to create a new transportation exhibit, “Are We There, Yet?” 2. Regional Hospice, $500, to provide home care to individuals with terminal diagnosis, regardless of ability to pay 3. Interfaith Caregivers of Burnett County, $500, to assist seniors and families in need with firewood and wheelchair ramps 4. St. Croix Falls School District, $500, to host Rachel’s Challenge to build a safe, kind and compassionate school environment 5. Humane Society of Burnett County, $500, to pave parking lot and sidewalk and improve access to shelter for people and pets 6. Cottonwood Group Home, Ltd., $500, to purchase sports equipment for physical fitness and recreation 7. Osceola School District, $500, to host Rachel’s Challenge to build a safe, kind and compassionate school environment 8. Car Care, $750, to provide auto repairs for single moms, so they have transportation to school and work 9. Burnett County Health & Human

Services, $500, to help purchase car seats for clients in need 10. Amery Area Senior Citizens, $500, to help support health seminars and educational programs 11. Unity Area FFA Alumni, $250, to help sponsor donkey ball event 12. Balsam Branch Partnership, $500, to provide lighting for cross-country ski trail 13. Clear Lake Public Library, $500, to purchase books with audio books to boost reading ability 14. Luck Booster Club, $500, to hire a speaker on teamwork, positive attitude, commitment and good choices 15. Polk-Burnett Retired Educators’ Association, $500, to purchase a book for each early childhood student in Polk and Burnett county schools 16. Osceola Skate Park, $750, to help build a skate park for the Osceola community 17. Burnett County Adult Day Care Association, $500, to provide a dementia training workshop for volunteers 18. Webster School Forest, Webster Kindergarten, $500, to establish as schoolcommunity garden 19. St. Croix Regional Medical Center Volunteer Partners, $500, to help purchase equipment for hospital 20. Moms and Dads Against Meth,

OMC presents Nancy Smith Scholarship

Krista Hall and Kevin Rixmann (center) were recipients of this year’s Nancy Smith Scholarship award. The $1,000 scholarships are awarded to students who are continuing their education in a health-care field. The scholarship, named after a lifelong employee of Osceola Medical Center, was presented by her sister, Peggy Johnson, and her son, Tim Smith, at OMC. - Photo submitted

Inc., $500, to help with expenses at Butterfly house, a sober living home for women 21. Osceola FFA, $500, to purchase supplies for the agricultural education tent at the Polk County Fair 22. St. Croix Festival Theatre, $500, to support arts education, summer creativity camps and school matinees for youth 23. Luck Community Education, $500, to perform “Sleeping Beauty” with Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre and print schoolcommunity newsletter 24. Lake Wapogasset Park and Launch Committee, $750, to help purchase playground equipment for park

Funding for Operation Round-Up is donated by members of Polk-Burnett who volunteer to round their monthly electric bill up to the next even dollar amount. The monies are combined and grants are awarded quarterly to organizations that improve the local quality of life.

The next application deadline is Sept. 1.

Nonprofit organizations interested in applying for a grant or co-op members who’d like to round their bill up in support of Operation Round-Up may call 800421-0283 or visit www.PolkBurnett.com. – from Polk-Burnett

Village Players present comedy "The Grandest Canyon"

VOYAGER VILLAGE – When people watch “ The Grandest Canyon” they will probably laugh at the truth in it, says director Olivia Main. “It’s a slice of life from small-town America,” Main said. “There are lots of things that the audience can identify with.”

The Players will be presenting their 12th summer production at the Voyager Village Stables beginning on Thursday, July 22. Jeff Henderson,who handles the plays promotion, commented that they have been very productive years, a modern theater addition has been added to the Voyager community center, the Players have supported area schools, providing assistance and grants to support theater activities in Grantsburg, Siren, Webster and Spooner. This year’s cast is a combination of veteran players along with several young exciting players who have graduated from the local schools.

The story centers around the efforts of Isabel and Imogene to fulfill their triplet sister's desire to have her ashes spread over the Grand Canyon.

Prior to their sister’s death, the old maids had never traveled far from their small town, but with the help of a longlost nephew in midlife crisis and Leigh Ann, a young neighbor who was practically raised by the triplets, they set out to satisfy their sister’s last wish.

While toting their sister’s ashes, they meet some unusual people, everyone from a crooked mechanic to a crossdresser named Barbie who saves the day in New Orleans. Not only does the group learn more about each other, they also learn about converter boxes, margaritas and how much trouble it can be to transport an urn of ashes.

Bunny Day says she is having fun play-

Imogene (Terry Day), “Ida’s last wishes were to have her ashes scattered over the Grand Canyon.” Isabelle ( Bunny Day) “Why in the name of good sense should we have to carry our sister’s ashes all the way to the Grand Canyon when she should be buried next to Mother and Daddy in the River Bottom Baptist cemetery?” The adventure begins. – Photo submitted ing one of the sisters. “My character is a bit crabby and cranky, and she goes along begrudgingly, but deep down she is kind of enjoying it, but she wouldn’t want anyone to know.”

The play will be at The Stables Theatre on CTH C. Performances will be at 7 p.m., Thursday, Friday and Saturday, July 22, 23, 24 and 29, 30 and 31. Matinees will be held on Sundays on July 25 and Aug. 1 at 2 p.m., an ice-cream social will be available one hour before show time at a cost of $3. Tickets are $13 adults $11 children under 18, $3 for ice cream on matinee Sunday. Call Shirley to order tickets at 715-259-7514 or e-mail theatreVPCT@gmail.com. – submitted

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Thirteen vie for Miss St. Croix Falls

Wannigan Days this weekend

Alexis Erickson

Barbara Swenson

Caitlyn Olson

Sasha Lundgren

Jenna Van Soelen

Queen Jacobs

Brenna Loen

Jasmine Hoggatt

Lauren Richter

Ahna Hoefler

and choir. After high school, shewould like to become a nurse by going to a fouryear college. She would like to be Miss St. Croix Falls because it would be a great opportunity to meet new people and get to know her classmates better. She also feels it would be lots of fun and make her more confident with herself.

Queen Jacobs is the 16-year-old daughter of Sam and Valerie Hansen. Jacobs would like to see a teen center in St. Croix Falls or an indoor skate park. She enjoys track, cheering, dancing, and writing songs and poetry. In school, Jacobs is involved in forensics, drama, sports and cheerleading. After high school, she would like to go to college for music production. She would also like to read her own books and be a dance teacher on the side. Jacobs would like to be Miss St. Croix Falls because she would love to step out of her box and do something very new. It would also give her the chance to meet new people.

Brenna Loen is the 16-year-old daughter of Craig and Janna Loen. She is employed by Fawn Doe Rosa. Loen would like to see a YMCA in St. Croix Falls. It would be a place for the whole area to enjoy and be together as a family. She enjoys horseback riding and loves animals.

In school, Loen is involved in yearbook, student council, FFA, clowns, softball and volleyball. After high school, she would like to attend a four-year university to become a vet technician or large animal vet.

Loen would like to become Miss St. Croix Falls because it would open up a lot of doors and give her a chance to open up and meet new people.

Jasmine Hoggatt is the 16-year-old daughter of Roderick and Aimee Hoggart.

She would like to see a water park come to St. Croix Falls because there are not a lot of family places to hang out at. Hoggatt enjoys long car rides, cooking, hanging out with friends and BBQs in the summer. In school, Hoggatt is on the basketball team.

After high school, she would like to go to school for cosmetology or culinary school.

Hoggatt would like to become Miss St. Croix Falls because it would be a great opportunity to meet new people and represent the ethnicity at the St. Croix Falls School. It would also be a good experience.

Lauren Richter is the 16-year-old daughter of Duane and Mona Richter. She is employed at Dairy Queen. Richter would like to see a teen center in St. Croix

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Falls to give teens a place to go and hang out together. She enjoys music, cooking, reading and hiking. In school, Richter is involved in track, choir, band, cheerleading, drama, forensics and clowns. After high school, she plans on going to college for music performance and intends to minor in foreign language. When she gets older she would like to move out West like Washington. She would like to become Miss St. Croix Falls because it would give her a chance to get out of her element and would be a fun, positive experience. She would also like to get to know the girls in her grade better.

Ahna Hoefler is the 16-year-old daughter of Billy and Mariete Hoefler. Hoefler is employed by Grecco’s Restaurant on the St. Croix. She would like to see a teen center in St. Croix Falls that could have monthly activities for teens to participate in. Hoefler enjoys singing, hanging out with friends and family, shopping and eating ice cream. In school, Hoefler is involved in volleyball, chamber singers, band, choir and clowns. After high school, she plans on attending a four-year college and getting married and starting a family.

Hoefler would like to be Miss St. Croix Falls because she would be a great role model. She feels she would be able to help the community in which she lives thrive as an area.

Allyson Mahler is the 16-year-old daughter of Donna and Jeff Kuettel and Scott Mahler. She is employed at Wayne’s Foods Plus. Mahler would like to see a teen health and wellness center in St. Croix Falls. It would give teens a place to work out and help better themselves. She enjoys playing sports, being with friends and family and being outdoors. In school, Mahler is involved in volleyball, basketball, track, kinship and choir. After high

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ST. CROIX FALLS – Thirteen young women will seek the title of Miss St. Croix Falls during the annual Wannigan Days Festival. The coronation will take place Friday, July 16, at 8 p.m., in the St. Croix Falls Elementary gymnatorium. Coincidentally, there are 13 Little Miss St. Croix Falls contestants competing for Little Miss St. Croix Falls at 7 p.m. the same evening in the gymnatorium. The following are profiles of the Miss St. Croix Falls contestants.

Alexis Erickson is the 16-year-old daughter of Hal and Lori Erickson. In school, Erickson is involved in softball, volleyball, and basketball. Erickson would like to see a nice sporting goods store come to St. Croix Falls. She thinks that it would be a great thing to help when people need to buy all of their sports equipment. She enjoys playing sports, swimming, drawing, shopping, and hanging out with friends and family. After high school, Erickson would like to have a career that could involve her love of traveling. She would like to be Miss St. Croix Falls because it will be a really great way for her to be an active community member. She has only heard the best things about the program and thinks it would be a great opportunity for her.

Barbara Swenson is the 15-year-old daughter of Lynn Easland and Jeremy Swenson. Swenson would like to see a roller or ice skating rink in St. Croix Falls to add some more places for teens to hang out. Swenson enjoys drawing and taking lots of pictures. In school, she is active member in the choir. Swenson’s future plans include becoming a photographer and attending college. Swenson would like to be Miss St. Croix Falls because she thinks it would be a fun experience and a chance to meet lots of new people.

Caitlyn Olson is the 16-year-old daughter of Rob and Tanya Olson. Olson is employed by Fawn Doe Rosa and Hauge Dental. She would like to see a new business come to St. Croix where teens can hang out and have fun and get together to do schoolwork. Olson enjoys hanging out with friends and family, camping, drawing and playing basketball. In school, Olson is involved in basketball, volleyball and choir. After high school, Olson would like to attend college to become a dentist.

Olson would like to be Miss St. Croix Falls because she thinks it would be a really fun experience and would give her a chance to get out of her comfort zone. She also feels she has a lot to offer the city and would like to get to know people.

Sasha Lundgren is the 16-year-old daughter of Debbie Lundgren and Terry Lundgren. Sasha is employed at Pizza Planet and SCF Latch Key. Lundgren would like to see a bowling alley in St. Croix Falls because it would be a great place for everyone in the community to enjoy. She enjoys watching movies, hanging out with friends and four-wheeling. In school, Lundgren is involved in volleyball, choir, softball, band, kinship and color guard. After high school, Lundgren plans on going to school to become an elementary or preschool teacher or possibly a counselor for youth. She would like to become Miss St. Croix Falls because it would give her a better opportunity to get to know her community and be able to represent it to others.

Jenna Van Soelen is the 15-year-old daughter of Jack and Meerilee Van Soelen.

She is employed by Wild Mountain. Van Soelen would like to see more clothing stores in St. Croix to keep people shopping local. She enjoys skiing, singing, playing flute, baby-sitting, reading and hanging out with friends and family. In school, Van Soelen is involved in band

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school, she would like to go to a university for a nursing degree. Mahler would like to become Miss St. Croix Falls because she is a good role model to young girls and would enjoy helping the community.

Jessica Theroux is the 16-year-old daughter of Steve and Tye Lumsden. Dhr is employed at McDonald’s. Theroux would like to see a gymnastics gym in St. Croix because it seems like more people are becoming interested in gymnastics.

Jessica enjoys in hunting, fishing, camping, and hanging out with friends and family. In school, Mahler is involved in cheerleading, gymnastics, dance line, softball, FFA, DECA, and Student Council.

After high school, she plans on joining the Army National Guard and become a vet tech. Mahler would like to be Miss St. Croix Falls because it would be a great experience and a chance to meet new people.

Haley Anderson is the 16-year-old daughter of Dave and Sue Anderson. She is employed by Pins ‘N Needles and SCF Latch Key. Anderson would like to see more shopping centers in St. Croix and some more sit-down family restaurants.

Anderson enjoys sports, shopping and being with friends and family. In school, Anderson is involved in volleyball, gymnastics, track, dance line, SOS, kinship, SPARK tutoring and S-Club. After high school, she would like to attend UWMadison or UW-La Crosse and major in athletic training or phy ed and health teaching. Anderson would like to be Miss St. Croix Falls because it would be a great experience and she would get the chance to meet so many new people and represent the town well.

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Central Burnett County Fair Horse pull

2010

Horse pullers from around the area participated in the 2010 Central Burnett County Fair horse pull event on Thursday evening, July 8, in Webster.

LEFT: Al Kerry's team pulls the shed down the track during the horse pull on Thursday evening. RIGHT: King and Charlie wait for their turn during the competition. LOWER LEFT: Tim Solgren and team wait while they are being hooked to the weighted sled. LOWER RIGHT: Joe Johnson, Baldwin, gets his team ready. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Photos by Raelynn Hunter

Truck and tractor pull

Robert Swenson, Hinckley, Minn., placed third in the 11,000-lb. class on Friday evening.

Darrell Sears, Webster, was the first truck to pull on Friday evening, July 9, at the 2010 Central Burnett County Fair truck and tractor pull.

Truck and tractor pull results Announcers Choice Trophy: Brad Mlaskoch, Willow River, Minn.

Farm Stock - 5,500 lb.

First: Tanner Nettestad, Mora, Minn.

Second: Dylan Dahlheimer, Center City, Minn.

6,500 lb.

First: George Weidendorf, Mora, Minn.

Second: Richard Eggers, Frederic Third: Jim Larson, Lindstrom, Minn.

7,500 lb.

First: Mike Holceb, Rice Lake Second: Todd Eggers, Frederic 9,000 lb.

First: Paul Furchtenicht, Sarona Second: Scott Bierbrauer, Osceola Third: Robert Swenson, Hinckley, Minn.

11,000 lb.

First: Paul Furchtenicht, Sarona Second: Nick Swenson, Hinckley, Minn.

Third: Robert Swenson, Hinckley, Minn.

13,000 lb.

First: Jared Olson, Cushing Second: Scott Demulling, New Richmond Third: Clark Jewell, Webster 15,000 lb.

First: Darren Peterson, Osceola Second: Scott Demulling, New Richmond Third: Jared Olson, Cushing

Jenielle Deiss of Centuria placed second in the 4,500-lb. antique farm stock (1951 or older) class with this Allis Chalmers on Friday evening during the Central Burnett County Fair tractor pull in Webster.

Antique Farm Stock (1951 or older) 4,500 lb.

First: Carl Benck, Somerset Second: Jenielle Deiss, Centuria Third: Ally Woltz, Cushing 5,500 lb.

First: Carl Benck, Somerset Second: Amanda Luescher, Dresser Third: Carl Rachner, Webster Hot Farm Stock 10,500 lb.

First: Paul Furchtenicht, Sarona Second: Scott Bierbrauer, Osceola 11,500 lb.

First: Buckshot, Willow River, Minn.

Powder Puff Tractor First: Charlene Strabel, Webster Second: Ally Woltz, Cushing Gas Stock Truck First: Zack Holmstrom, Dairyland Second: Spencer Peterson, Webster Third: Bob Holmstrom, Markville, Minn.

8,000-lb. Diesel Unlimited First: Brandon Schmidt, Luck Second: Joey Meng, Glen Flora Third: Derik Meyer, Grantsburg. submitted

Spencer Peterson, Webster, placed second in the gas stock class during the truck pull.

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Central Burnett County Fair Horse Showdeo HIGH POINT WINNERS Junior High Point First: Hannah Smith Second: Emma Rachner Third: Jenna Curtis Honorable mention: Essie Mackyol

Jenna Curtis, Webster, had no problems taking her horse through the keyhole event.

Jenna is involved in the Horseless Horse Program through the Burnett County 4-H and is shown riding a horse borrowed from Hollerback Ranch in Alpha.

Logan Grey, Webster, participated in several events on Saturday morning. Logan was able to show a horse due to the Horseless Horse Program offered by the Burnett County 4-H, where people with extra horses borrowed them to members. The program teaches inexperienced riders about horses, riding and safety.

Participants were allowed to enter the horses in events at the Central Burnett County Fair. Logan horse was borrowed from Kim Meador of Luck.

Intermediate High Point First: Danielle Pardun Second: Kaycee Rachner Third: Michael Blankenship Senior High Point First: Kimberly Meador Second: Reba Smallwood Third: Melinda Linke Senior Plus High Point First: Scott Powell Second: Heather Powell Third: Donna Carlson Honorable mention: Brenda Rachner

2010

Cullen Hopkins, Webster, participated in the pole bending event during the Showdeo on Saturday morning, July 10. – Photos by Raelynn Hunter

Rod Hopkins Sr., Webster, competed in the senior plus classes at the Central Burnett County Fair.

Hopkins was the oldest competitor who participated at the event.

Emma Rachner, Webster, received second in the junior points class at the Central Burnett County Fair 2010.

Demo derby Demo derby winners

Best Appearing Vehicle Trophy: Dallas Miller, Danbury

Compact-Size Stock Car Crowd pleaser: Clifford Thompson, Shell Lake First: Clifford Thompson, Shell Lake Second: Dan O’Neill, St. Paul, Minn.

Third: Sam Hope, Webster Compact-Size Pickup Crowd pleaser: Scott Clifford, Pine City, Minn.

First: Mac Johnston, Pine City, Minn.

Roughly 40 drivers brought their vehicles to compete in the demolition derby at the Central Burnett County Fair in Webster on Saturday evening, July 10. The drivers put on a show to a packed house.

The fast-paced driving resulted in a truck being tipped on its side (below), a lot of smashed vehicles Brittany Flatten and a few heated moments sang the national an(lower right) for the driv- them before the start ers. – Photos by Raelynn of the derby.

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Second: Scott Clifford, Pine City, Minn.

Third: Chris Neuman, Rush City, Minn.

Full-Size Car 1980 or Newer Crowd pleaser: Tom Guanella, Chisago City, Minn.

First: Rick Mueller, Milltown Second: Jeff Larson, Grantsburg Third: Tom Guanella, Chisago City, Minn.

Full-Size Car Crowd pleaser: Alicia Gourley, Pine City, Minn.

First: Alicia Gourley, Pine City, Minn.

Second: Paul Maurice, Hinckley, Minn.

Third: Rick Kastonek, Hinckley, Minn.

Full-Size Pickup: Crowd pleaser: Justin Taylor, Osceola First: Justin Taylor, Osceola Second: Chad Boyd, Amery Third: Jennifer Humphrey, Amery

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Central Burnett County Fair WEBSTER – Youth and adult participants in open clasa and 4-H competition at the Cetral Burnett County Fair achevied the following best of show awards.

2010

(Note: If an exhibitor is listed more than once in a department, it is because they won Best of Show multiple times in that department.)

Overall Fair Exhibits Overall Junior Division Exhibit - Jack Washburn, Michael Wampfler Overall Open Class Exhibit - Scott Anderson, Richard Shutt Jr. Overall Senior Citizen Exhibit - Pat Basler, Orlin Anderson Dairy Overall Open Class Dairy Products Exhibit - Rob Stellrecht Beef Overall Junior Beef Exhibit - Austin Otis Junior Beef Showmanship - Nicole Dalsveen Intermediate Beef Showmanship - Jorden Otis Senior Beef Showmanship - Austin Otis Overall Open Class Beef Exhibit - Melinda Linke Sheep Overall Sheep Exhibit - John Dalsveen Intermediate Sheep Showmanship - John Dalsveen Goat Overall Goat Exhibit - Joshua Glover Horse Junior Horse Showmanship - Patty Close Intermediate Horse Showmanship - Caitlynn Hopkins Senior Horse Showmanship - Brittney Casey Junior Western Horsemanship - Emma Rachner Intermediate Western Horsemanship - Hannah Smith Senior Western Horsemanship - Brittney Casey Junior Barrels - Emma Rachner Intermediate Barrels - Hannah Smith Senior Barrels - Brittney Casey Junior Trail - Emma Rachner Intermediate Trail - Keisha Roy Senior Trail - Danielle Pardun Poultry Junior Division Poultry Exhibit - Jessica Glover Open Division Poultry Exhibit - JoAnn Simon Junior Poultry Showmanship - Alexis Symond Intermediate Poultry Showmanship - Joshua Glover Senior Poultry Showmanship - Jessica Glover Junior Division Poultry Exhibit, Poster - Cole Stellrecht Junior Division Poultry Exhibit, Eggs - Caitlynn Hopkins Overall Open Class Poultry Exhibit, Eggs - Charlene Strabel Rabbit Overall Junior Rabbit Exhibitor - Emma Rachner Overall Intermediate Rabbit Exhibitor - Joshua Glover Overall Senior Rabbit Exhibitor - Jessica Glover Junior Rabbit Showmanship - Leigha Prisk-Olson Intermediate Rabbit Showmanship - Josh Glover Senior Rabbit Showmanship - Jessica Glover Overall Open Class Rabbit - Charles Smith

Four-year-old Shayne enjoys a fruity drink at the Webster fair. - Photo by Sherill Summer

The Pirates Ladder was a hit among visitors to the Central Burnett County Fair. Participants tried to walk the rope ladder to the top and ring a bell to win a prize. – Photo by Raelynn Hunter

The rabbit and poultry barn was visited by many fair-goers. – Photo by Raelynn Hunter Dog Junior Division Dog Exhibit, Poster - Maiya Fuller Animal and Veterinary Science Junior Division Animal and Veterinary Science Alexis Stellrecht Cat Junior Cat Showmanship - Nicole Moretter Senior Cat Showmanship - Ellie Isaacson Junior Division Cat Exhibit, Poster - Alexis Stellrecht Overall Junior Division Cat Exhibit - Chloe Hicks Plant and Soil Science Open Class Plant and Soil Science Exhibit - Barbara Steeg Senior Citizen Plant and Soil Science Exhibit - Paul Anderson Flowers, Houseplants and Landscape Junior Division Flowers, House Plants and Landscape Exhibit - Essie Mackyol, Ellie Isaacson, Sydney Hassing, Essie Mackyol Open Class Flowers/Houseplants/Outside Plant Charlene Strabel, Sheila Derouin, Richard Shutt Jr., Sheila Derouin, Linda Thill Senior Citizen Flowers/Houseplants/Outside Plant - Annette Hanson, Eldora Brown, Fran Krause Natural Sciences Junior Natural Sciences Exhibit - Essie Mackyol, Trent Stellrecht, Kerik Stubbe, Kendra Petersen, Jack Washburn Youth, grades kindergarten through second Overall Explorer Trophy - Owen Washburn Overall Explorer Face-to-Face Judging - Talen Connor Exploring Grand Champions - Madalyn Nichols, Hannah Hoyland, Ruth Paquette, Talen Connor, Brady Kosloski, Jaidyn Jewell, Serena Peck, Owen Washburn, Gabby Hughes Cultural Arts Junior Division Cultural Art Exhibit - Kerik Stubbe, Kendra Petersen, Olivia Kopecky, Rose Kopecky, Allie Webster, Jacob Stiemann Open Class Cultural Art Exhibit - Renelle Sears, Julie Derouin, Scott Anderson, Nikki Derouin

Trophy winners were back row (L to R): Caitlyn Hopkins, Danielle Pardun, Mathew Wampfler, Sam Kopecky, Jessica Glover,Josh Glover, Michael Wampfler, Michelle Dalsveen, Austin Otis and Brittney Casey. (Not pictured Jordan Otis). Front row: Emma Rachner,Jenna Curtis,Abby Koslowski,Hannah Smith,John Dalsveen,Nicole Dalsveen and Patti Close. – Photo by Raelynn Hunter

Senior Citizen Cultural Art Exhibit - Pat Basler Photography Junior Division Junior Photography - Kayla Hatfield, Jack Washburn, Jack Washburn, Cody Menke Open Class Photography Exhibit - Ruth Glover, Julie Derouin, Rhonda Peterson, Rhonda Peterson Senior Citizen Photography Exhibit - Joyce Glover, Carole Newman Computer Junior Computer Exhibit - Jacob Stiemann, Ellie Isaacson Woodworking Junior Division Overall Woodworking Exhibit - Tony Otis, Michael Wampfler, Mathew Wampfler Open Class Overall Woodworking Exhibit - Richard Shutt Jr. Senior Division Overall Woodworking Exhibit - Orlin Anderson Electricity Junior Division Overall Electricity Exhibit - Scott Ruechel Mechanical Projects Junior Division Overall Mechanical Exhibit - Adam Menke Foods and Nutrition Junior Food Exhibit - Maiya Fuller, Kerik Stubbe, Cole Stellrecht, Lucas Stiemann, Alexis Stellrecht, Sam Kopecky, Dianna Olson Open Class Food Exhibit - Kandis Olson, Rhonda Peterson, Adeline Ingalls, Adeline Ingalls Clothing Junior Clothing Exhibit - Jacob Stiemann, Kody Menke Open Class Clothing Exhibit Terri Stellrecht Knitting/Crocheting Junior Division - Olivia Kopecky Open Class Knitting/Crocheting Exhibit - Kandis Olson, Sheila Derouin Home Furnishings/Home Environment Junior Division Home Furnishings Exhibit - Ellie Isaacson Open Class Home Furnishings Exhibit - Amy Belland Senior Citizen - Leona Wetsch, Carole Newman, Adeline Ingalls Youth Leadership/Self-Determined Projects Junior Division Youth Leadership/Self-Determined Projects Exhibit - Jacob Stiemann Health, Social and Political Science Junior Division Health, Social and Political Science Exhibit - Kendra Petersen 4-H Billboard Sign Contest Winner - Orange 4-H Club

Zane Gallagher, 4, enjoyed a pickle-on-astick at the Central Burnett County Fair. – Photo submitted

Jamie (L) and Will (R) play bingo at the Central Burnett County Fair on Friday afternoon, July 8. - Photo by Sherill Summer

These youngsters took in the Central Burnett County Fair in Webster on Friday, July 9, decked out in new hats from the Spooner rodeo, which is where they were the day before. - Photo by Sherill Summer

The Zipper was one of several rides that enticed riders during the fair. – Photo by Raelynn Hunter

Terri Stellrecht received a first-place ribbon for this checker board in the wooden toys, woodworking class during the Central Burnett County Fair held Thursday through Saturday, July 8 - 10. – Photo by Raelynn Hunter

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Centuria Memory

Days

20 10 CENTURIA - The village of Centuria is getting a reputation for having the premiere car and motorcycle show of the summer during its annual Memory Days celebration each July.

A steady flow of people showed up Saturday to view and help judge the dozens of vintage and classic autos and motorcycles parked up and down one of the village streets just north of Main Street. - Gary King

The stylings of a 1963 Studebaker Avanti (above) and other classic autos is one reason people enjoy car shows. Several rare and unique vintage autos were on display at the annual Memory Days Car and Motorcycle Show on Saturday in Centuria.

Crowds (photo below) milled through two blocks of dozens of cars on display along one of the villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residential streets. Photos by Gary King

LEFT: Todd and Cherisse Miller of Frederic displayed their 1966 Chevelle at the car show in Centuria, the first car show appearance for this particular vehicle which falls into the muscle car category, offering a 327 cubic inch V-8.

Auto enthusiasts and simple bystanders alike feasted their eyes on classics at the Memory Days Car and Motorcycle Show, such as the 1970s-era Ford Bronco with original paint (top photo), a 1929 Ford (with a Chevy engine) owned by Art Swanson of Taylors Falls, Minn., (middle photo) and a red 1940 Chevy coupe (bottom photo) owned by Gene Fischer and Char Hyslop of Dan-

This 1934 Ford belongs to Roger Fontaine of Webb Lake.

Shawn Fohrnkamm of Webster shines up his 1984 Harley Bagger prior to the judging of the motorcycle show.

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Centuria Memory

Days

20 10

Volleyball tournaments were held throughout the weekend of Memory Days at the park along the Gandy Dancer Trail as softball, horseshoes and a host of family activities and other games went on at the village park.

Photos by Gary King

”Barns of Wisconsin” celebrates our rural heritage

MADISON – Unique perspectives on rural Wisconsin’s barns are immortalized in a new edition of a book by award-winning author Jerry Apps and photojournalist Steve Apps.

“Barns of Wisconsin,” originally published in 2001, describes how the earliest pioneer structures became low steel buildings of modern dairy farms, and how barns have adapted to meet the needs of each generation. Apps, a University of Wisconsin-Madison professor emeritus, was born and raised on a small farm in Waushara County. In this book, he draws on his experience of hours working in a barn, milking and feeding cows, helping store hay in the hay mow, and appreciating the barn’s importance to the life of a farm.

Two of the barns featured in the book are located in Washburn County.

Award-winning Wisconsin State Journal photojournalist Apps, who travels throughout the state documenting its beauty, including farmsteads and barns, provided more

than 100 full-color photographs for the book, which are highlighted by dozens of historic images. Both men worked together to illuminate a vanishing way of life, exploring myriad barn designs and the history and craftsmanship of Norwegians, Swiss, Finns and others who built and used them. The book also discusses the disappearance of barns from the landscape, and preservation efforts to save these symbols of American agriculture.

The book was published by the Wisconsin Historical Society Press, which was founded in 1855 and is the state’s oldest publisher.

Both men have Web sites where more information can be found – www.jerryapps.com, and www.steveapps.com.

“Barns of Wisconsin” can be purchased by calling 888-999-1669, or by visiting www.wisconsinhistory. org/shop. It is available at the Wisconsin Historical Museum Shop, 30 N. Carroll St., Madison, WI 53703.

The book can also be ordered on Amazon.com. – with info. from the Wisconsin Historical Society Press

They love a parade

The sights and sounds of the Spooner Rodeo Parade held Saturday, July 10, were not lost on Stacey Bernecker and Elena and Jenna Lester. Jenna reacts when she sees the horses coming down the street. — Photo by Larry Samson

"Paddle to Seattle" fi fillm screening July 20-21at St. Croix Falls ST. CROIX FALLS – The adventure documentary “Paddle to Seattle” will be screened at Festival Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 20 and 21, prior to being broadcast on PBS. Edited by Taylors Falls native, J.J. Kelley, the documentary has already won over a dozen awards. Kelley will attend both screenings and be available after the 8 p.m. shows for questions and conversation.

“J.J. had over 90 hours of footage to choose from in telling this story,” said Danette Olsen, executive director at Festival Theatre. “The scenery is stunning and the off-beat humor J.J. and Josh share in taking the journey to an entirely different level makes you want to see it again and again.”

“Paddle to Seattle” is the story of two young men - J.J. Kelley and Josh Thomas - 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. Rain pelted them for weeks without rest. They had surreal, mind-bending encounters with unexpected marine life. Kelley and Thomas 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.

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: 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.

Tickets for “Paddle to Seattle” are $10 and available via the Web site www.festivaltheatre.org or at the box office. To reach Festival Theatre by phone, call 715-483-3387/888-887-6002 or by email to boxoffice@festivaltheatre.org. submitted

J.J. Kelley celebrates his arrival in Seattle, Wash. - Photo submitted

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More information on where and how to dispose of items If you have a stash of old alkaline batteries and are wondering what to do with them, or cans of paint taking up space in your garage or your basement shelves then please read below to discover what you can do with them. Also, congratulations to all those superrecyclers out there who have been doing such a wonderful job of doing their part to conserve resources. Don’t rely on others to do it; it needs to start with you.

As a reminder, single-sort recycle is the process used for Burnett and Washburn counties’ 15 recycling drop-off boxes. If you have curbside collection the rules may be the same or different and you are encouraged to contact your hauler for specifics on preparation.

Alkaline batteries: are those marked with AA, AAA, C, D, 9-volt and lantern-type batteries. If you have a battery marked alkaline, mercury and cadmium free, it can be thrown away in your regular garbage.

Manufacturers have come a long way in toxicity levels since alkalines were first manufactured. In the 1960s, when alkaline batteries were introduced, they contained a small amount of mercury amalgam to control side reactions. However, large improvements in the purity and consistency of materials have allowed manufacturers to reduce the mercury content in modern cells. Unlike other types of batteries, alkaline batteries are allowed to be disposed of as regular domestic waste in some locations including here in Burnett and Washburn counties; however, do not burn them!

The metals in some household batteries can be reclaimed and used in other products. Button batteries are so-called because of their size and shape. They are used in watches, cameras, calculators, hearing aids and electronic games. Mercuric oxide and silver oxide are their primary components.

Also, rechargeable batteries can be reused many times, but they do eventually wear out; these can be and should be recycled as well. Recycling batteries is easy and you can do it for free at five locations throughout the two-county region (Spooner, Minong, Oakland, A&H and Grantsburg, call Jen for specifics at 715-635-2197, or e-mail her at jbarton@nwrpc.com).

Please note: Some alkaline batteries are designed to be recharged, but most are not.

Attempts to recharge may cause rupture, or leak hazardous liquids which will corrode the equipment and may cause you harm.

Automotive batteries: Automotive batteries contain toxic lead. Any place that sells them will accept them for recycling;

Earth

Notes Jen Barton most state laws require it. The five fullservice sites do accept them free of charge.

Fluorescent bulbs and CFLs: These energy-efficient bulbs are becoming easier to get rid of, however they do contain mercury vapor and absolutely need to be handled and disposed of properly. Luckily, it is easy to do. Just drop old bulbs off at any of RCC’s five full-service recycling sites listed above. Compact Fluorescent Lamps or CFLs can be recycled for 40 cents. Circular and tube type fluorescent bulbs are also accepted; prices vary depending on size.

Appliances: The five full-service sites do accept appliances for recycling; they are $15 to recycle.

Electronics: RCC does accept a few types of electronic devices including mobile phones, computers and copy machines; the five full-service sites accept these items.

Mobile phones are free, but there is a charge for items such as computers and copiers. Please note that RCC does not accept televisions; Allied Waste Services does accept televisions and computers at both the Lake Area Landfill on CTH D in Sarona, and the Midtown Transfer Station on Midtown Road north of Siren. Please call Allied for pricing at 800-542-2124.

Electronics (all types) will also be collected at the area Saturday Household Hazardous Waste Collections being held in Siren and Spooner, please see details below.

Motor oil: In case you need some motivation, consider this factoid from Earth911: Every gallon of used motor oil that’s improperly disposed of can contaminate 1 million gallons of drinking water. Used motor oil can be recycled/disposed of free of charge at the Minong Transfer Station and the Grantsburg Recycling Site. There are a few other local businesses that do accept used oil. Most businesses that change oil and do mechanical work on vehicles will take it, however, they may charge a fee.

Oil filters: The five full-service sites do accept oil filters for recycling. There is a charge.

Tires: Tires are accepted at the five fullservice sites and vary in price from $4-$12.

Rims are OK. Cell phones: You can drop off your old cell phone and accessories at one of the five full-service locations; they are free of charge.

Tennis Shoes: Athletic type shoes can be brought to one of the five full-service sites for recycling. The shoes go to Nike, which grinds them up and makes playground and track surfaces out of the soft material. Since the inception of this shoe program, Burnett and Washburn county residents have recycled between 300-500 pairs of shoes.

Plastic garden pots and trays: Number two and five coded pots and flats can be recycled at one of the five full-service sites or at the Wood River Garden Center on Hwy. 70 near Grantsburg. The items must have either a number two or a number five inside the triangular recycling symbol located somewhere on the pot or tray. Please place in black carts with wheels, not in regular recycling container.

Paint: Latex paint is nonhazardous and should be disposed of in your regular garbage once it is dry. You can speed up that process by adding substances to it, like cat litter, sawdust, sand, or oilsorb; or you can remove the paint from the can and dry it by pouring it into a cardboard box with crumpled newspapers, wait for the papers to dry and dispose of it with regular garbage. After you dry the paint out, leave the top off the container so the garbage hauler knows it is dry because liquids are prohibited from the landfill.

Hazardous wastes: The next scheduled collection for hazardous wastes for Burnett and Washburn will be Saturday, Aug. 7, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Burnett County Highway Shop in Siren, and Saturday, Sept.

11, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Household Hazardous Waste Storage Site near the humane society in Spooner. Questions can be directed to Jen at 715-635-2197, or e-mail her at jbarton@nwrpc.com.

Unused medications: Meds will be collected free of charge at the two events listed above.

Plastic containers: (milk, detergent, juice, water, etc.): All plastic containers you purchase should be marked with a recycling code, usually on the bottom. Never mix any plastic containers with recycling codes other than No. 1 and No. 2 in a recycling bin; one wrong item can ruin an entire melt.

Most of the time the container’s cap is made from a different plastic than the container itself, discard it. Plastic berry containers, hard plastic containers from electronics and other items, and take-out deli containers are not recyclable under any category. The plastic used in these types of applications vary in composition, are usually No. 3-No. 7, and unlike beverage bottles there is little or no demand for them.

Even if they have a No. 1 or No. 2 on them, these materials contain additives that prevent them from being recycled with other

plastics.

Glass: Glass bottles are accepted, but other types of glass such as windows, light bulbs, mirrors, glass tableware, Pyrex or auto glass are garbage. Please do not contaminate the recycling process with those types of glass items. As a rule of thumb: if the container stored food, than it’s probably fine to recycle.

Corrugated cardboard: People can drop their cardboard at one of Recycling Control Commission’s nine cardboard dumpsters.

Again, to remind everyone, contaminated cardboard, such as a greasy pizza box, is not acceptable. Please break down all boxes.

Box board: Thin cardboard boxes like the ones cake, cereal and the like come in are boxboard and yes, they are completely recyclable, but please remove any plastic windows that may be on the box (like spaghetti boxes).

Newspapers: The entire paper, including inserts, is acceptable, just remove any plastic or product samples, and the bag it came in. In places where curbside recycling is offered, newspapers can be placed in brown paper grocery bags.

Phone books: All 14 recycling sites in the two-county area collect phone books for recycling. The phone books go in the singlesort bin along with the other items being recycled.

Waxed-cardboard cartons (milk, juice): Cartons with plastic spouts, often found on juice containers, can’t be recycled, and neither can cardboard milk/juice containers.

These items have a wax coating and are not accepted because the components in the wax hinder the recyclability of the product.

Next time you buy milk and juice, think about the recyclability of the container you’re about to purchase.

Mixed paper: This is any type of paper not specifically mentioned above. The paper must be clean, dry, and free of food, plastic, wax, metal clips and other contamination. Due to technology, plastic window envelopes and staples are generally okay.

Plastic-laminated paper such as fast food wrappers, juice boxes and pet food bags can’t be recycled.

To sum it up, think first before you purchase: How will I recycle this? Can someone else possibly use this when I am through with it? We all need to do our part to help protect resources, and it starts with you. Who needs to recycle in Wisconsin?

Everyone, everywhere, all the time! Questions can be directed to Jen at 715-635-2197, or jbarton@nwrpc.com.

Medicinal herb series offered through Luck Community Ed

LUCK - Luck Community Education is excited to continue to offer a series of classes which focus on identifying and using medicinal herbs. Instructor Leah Wolfe has organized classes for both “in the field” and in the classroom for optimum learning.

Upcoming classes include the Herbal Plant Walk on Saturday, July 24, from 3 to 5 p.m. Take a walk in the woods, swamp and fields at Anathoth Farm, east of Luck.

Participants will meet the plants and talk about their medicinal qualities. Bring natural insect repellents, sunscreen and protective clothing. Collecting Summer Herbs on Saturday, July 31, from 3 to 5 p.m., will guide the class to take a walk in the fields to find summer wildflowers at Anathoth Farm. Learn about the medicinal properties of these showy flowers, how to ethically gather them and spread the seed for next year’s blossoms. Beginning Medicine

Webster students to attend music camp

Making 1 on Tuesday, Aug. 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. is a two-part class held at Luck School that will teach the basic principles of medicine making with a hands-on approach. Students will begin a two-week process of making teas, tinctures, oils and salves. Each student will take home four medicines at the end of the second class.

This class will focus on summer and fall herbs.

The fee for each class is $12. Preregistration is required; please contact Luck Community Ed. at 715-472-2152 ext. 103 or e-mail Amy Aguado at amya@lucksd.k12.wi.us for any of the classes listed.

Additional fall classes are scheduled to fit a variety of interests. The 6 to 8 p.m. classes on Tuesdays include: Kitchen Medicine, Sept. 7, Beginning Medicine Making 2, Sept.14, Herbal Approaches to Lyme Disease, Sept. 21, Beginning Medi-

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The instructor, H. Leah Wolfe, MPH, is a community herbalist with a background in behavioral health research and community organizing for health. She completed a masters degree in public health at Portland State University and studied herbalism at the Elderberry School of Botanical Medicine. Wolfe is a member of Mutual Aid Street Medics, an organization that teaches basic first aid and provides medical support during emergency situations.

Wolfe is also the founder of The Serpentine Project (http://serpentine-project.org), an educational endeavor to protect and cultivate medicinal plants and traditional approaches to healing. - from Luck Community Ed

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Historical society hosts gourmet dinner

by Carl Heidel Leader staff writer DANBURY - The Burnett County Historical Society hosted a wine tasting and gourmet dinner last Friday evening, July 9, at Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park. The event gave county residents and visitors an opportunity to sample fine wines and enjoy a delicious meal while raising funds for the society and its many programs.

The photos from the evening are a sampling of what the guests enjoyed.

Square dancing lessons offered BALSAM LAKE - The Friendly Twirlers Square Dancers in Balsam Lake are inviting anyone age 10 and over to join them for free square dance lessons beginning Wednesday, Sept. 8.

Lessons will be held weekly at Unity School on Hwy. 46 near Balsam Lake and

Dr. Jennifer

will run from 7 to 9 p.m.

Singles, couples and families are welcome to come to the free lessons and see what square dancing fun is all about.

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One of the guests studied the wine list carefully before deciding which wine to taste.

Among the taste treats provided by the chefs was a lemon sorbet.

Denise Payton (L) and her husband, Bruce, (C), guests from Minnesota, visited with Charlotte Heidel (R) over dinner.

Chris Moeller (L) and her husband, Peter, (C) helped the guests select wines to sample.

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CHURCH NEWS First Lutheran Church of Cushing confi firrmation class

Eternal

Perspectives Sally Bair

Patched pavement and retreads I recently traveled an extremely rough, 400-mile stretch of pavement in the Yukon and Alaska. It was slow going on the hilly, curvy, narrow road. We traversed miles of lumps, bumps and potholes. A popular bumper sticker tells the story well: “I survived the Alaska highway.” We went through numerous construction sites where the road crews added new tar to old road surface. I’m thankful I had a reliable vehicle with good tires.

I can understand why so much of the Alcan is patched. Permafrost, bad weather, and heavy traffic might require new roads every year, and that would cost a fortune. After driving past countless pieces of retread, I also can understand why over-the-road truckers use retreaded tires on that road. They don’t last, but they cost less.

Speaking of which, I used to patch worn clothes and old quilts, but discovered it didn’t always pay.

The old pieces frayed, faded, and frazzled my nerves.

Clearly, old and new don’t always work together.

Jesus offers a valuable lesson about using patches.

“No one puts a piece of unshrunk (new) cloth on an old garment; for the patch pulls away from the garment, and the tear is made worse. Nor do they put new wine into old wineskins, or else the wineskins break, the wine is spilled, and the wineskins are ruined. But they put new wine into new wineskins, and both are preserved.” (Matthew 9:16-17) Taken in context, Jesus was warning his disciples about having closed minds that refuse to learn new things. As with patched pavement and retreaded tires, the new and old don’t always work together toward the best spiritual benefit, either. God doesn’t want us to rigidly hold onto the old ways when something better is available. He doesn’t want us to resist the new work of his Spirit in our lives. He wants our minds and hearts to be like new wineskins—open and ready to receive the new wine of the Holy Spirit, eager to grow in the knowledge and understanding of his Word.

Lord, give us wisdom in deciding when to keep the old, tried-and-true traditions and when to embrace the new.

Keep us from being resistant to change. Teach us how to show your love and truth in new ways—ways that will keep us on your path. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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The theme will be Barbeque Bonanza, with Sheila Erickson representing Yah Butz in Siren as the feature. Special music will be provided by Myrtis Dufresne, Webster. The speaker will be Ellein (Elly) McDaniel, Woodbury, Minn.

A country girl and a farmer’s daughter, she thinks she can control her own destiny but finds out differently. Her talk is titled “Goals, Strategies: Where is Your Life Going?”

Tickets will be sold at the door for $9, but reservations are needed. Please call Jane at 715-566-0081. Invite a Sign up for e-mails of breaking local news and friend. Please, no Monday cancellations. After 5 is affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries. – submitted GRANTSBURG – The Grantsburg Christian Women’s Club will be meeting on Tuesday, July 20, at 9 a.m. at the Grantsburg Senior Center. Elly McDaniel will be their speaker and her topic will be “Goals, Strategies: Where is Your Life Going?” Mary Grisbach will do the feature and share about her soap-making business. Terri Skifstad will do the music.

All women are invited to come and share this special meeting. For reservations call Lori Peterson at 715-4635207. - submitted

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OBITUARIES Bruce W. Warner, 55, Clear Lake, died Sunday, July 4, 2010, at the Willow Ridge Health Care Center in Amery.

Bruce William Warner was born on July 15, 1954, in Baldwin, the son of Frank and Donna (Thompson) Warner. He grew up near Emerald and was baptized and confirmed at the United Methodist Church in Forest.

Bruce graduated from Glenwood City High School in 1972 and went to work at NorLake in Hudson.

In 1974, he began building silos for the Northwest Silo Company in Cannon Falls, Minn., and later worked in construction. In 1981, Bruce began farming in Emerald.

He was married to Bobbie Maki on Nov. 6, 1982, in Deer Park. In 1985, they purchased a dairy farm in Clear Lake which they operated until 1996 and together they raised two children, Katie and Billy. After farming, Bruce, worked at MRL Manufacturing in Amery and at Hilltop Auto Sales in St. Croix Falls. He also owned and managed various rental properties. Bruce enjoyed fishing, hunting, four-wheeling and cooking. He also had a passion for attending auctions and buying and selling farm machinery.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Harvey and Edith Warner and Carl and Hazel Thompson; and infant brother, Frank Warner, Jr. He is survived by daughter and son, Katherine Warner of Clear Lake and William Warner of Clear Lake; spouse, Bobbie Warner of Clear Lake; parents, Frank and Donna Warner of Glenwood City; brothers and sisters, Michael (Cindy) Warner of Glenwood City, Donny (Connie) Warner of Glenwood City, Debbie (Gary) Stevens of Glenwood City, Nancy (George) Stutter of Roberts and Penny Warner of Winona, Minn.; nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Funeral service was held at the United Methodist Church in Deer Park Friday, July 9. Pastor Jayneann Ganger officiated. Music was provided by Joyce Petersen, Marissa Altendorfer, Cody Wilcoxson and Laura Mara.

Casket bearers were Rick Altendorfer, Chuck Davison, Joe Goldsmith, Kenny Johnson, Dale Polaski and Steve Warner.

Interment was at the Greenwood Cemetery in Emerald.

Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home of Clear Lake was entrusted with arrangements.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF MOM, GRANDMOTHER AND GREAT-GRANDMOTHER

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Graciously missed, Love Linda, Anissa, Mariah and Lowell

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Jack H. Brimblecom

Sandra M. Sahr

Jack H. Brimblecom, 76, Webster, died July 7, 2010, at Spooner Health System in Spooner.

Jack was born on April 30, 1934, in Covington, Ohio, to Henry and Florence Brimblecom. The family moved to Wisconsin when Jack was in high school. He married Patricia Haas on March 31, 1953.

To this union two children were born , Toni and Laura.

Jack worked for the United States Postal Service from 1964 to 1992, where he retired as a postmaster in Webster. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking, traveling and spending time with his family and friends.

In 2000, they traveled to Alaska with their dear friends Jerry and Dee Pias.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Billy and Ronald (Mick); and sister, Barbara Glick.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Patricia (Pat); his daughters, Toni (Cal) Tiegs and Laura (Darrell) Lisdahl; grandson, Nickolas (Shannon) Lisdahl; greatgrandson, Evan Jackson Lisdahl; two brothers, Richard (Ruby) Brimblecom and David (Sandy) Brimblecom; sister, Joyce Sauleen; many nieces, nephews and friends.

A graveside committal service was held Wednesday, July 14, at Oak Grove Cemetery in Webster. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com. In lieu of flowers the family would prefer memorials to the Evan Jackson Lisdahl college trust at PO Box 66 Webster, WI 54893.

The Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

Sandra (Sandie) Marie Sahr, 62, Frederic, died July 9, 2010, at St. Croix Regional Medical Center after battling lung cancer.

Sandie was born Feb. 28, 1948, to Theodore and Harriet Bartylla. She was a middle child with an older brother, Tom, and a younger sister, Kathy. She had two daughters, Paula and Audrey. Sandie moved to Frederic in 1977 and worked at Hagberg’s for many years. She met her husband, Chuck, in 1988, and they married Feb. 14, 1992. She worked at the St. Croix Casino as a security guard for over 10 years, but had to retire early when she became ill. She enjoyed decorating for the Christmas holiday and also spending time with Chuck, who was the love of her life.

She is survived by her husband, Chuck Sahr of Frederic; daughter, Audrey (Brent) Rud of Grantsburg; sister, Kathy (Arnie) Paul of Stillwater, Minn.; brother, Tom (Kathy) Bartylla of Roseville, Minn.; stepsons, Tyrone (Mary) Sahr of Spooner, Joshua Sahr of Frederic, and Trinity Sahr of Spooner; stepdaughter, Desiree (Jim) Anderson of St. Croix Falls; many grandchildren, Brandon, Albie and Travis McKinney, Starr and Sheyanne Connors, Chuck, Dale and Alyssa Anderson, Bo, Dylan and Chandler Sahr, Aaron, Cassandra and Elizabeth Carls, Bryce, Anton and Shakayla Sahr, Jahnua Sahr and Lewis and Taylor Anderson; great-grandchildren, Roman McKinney and McKenna Rooney as well as many nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her father, Theodore Bartylla; mother, Harriet Bartylla; and daughter, Paula Letoumeau-Connors.

Visitation is Wednesday July 14, 2010, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Frederic Evangelical Free Church and the memorial is on Thursday, July 15, at 11 a.m. (visitation at 10 a.m.) at the Frederic Evangelical Free Church with Pastor Greg Lund officiating. Lunch will follow the service.

The Edling Funeral Home, Grantsburg, was entrusted with arrangements.

Iris I. Holm Iris I. Holm, 85, Osceola died Monday, July 5, 2010, at Osceola Medical Center.

Iris was born in Clifton Township on July 21, 1924, to Ewald and Pearl Wurst. She graduated from Osceola High School in 1942. In 1943, she married Kenneth Holm in California. She worked many years as a CNA at Ladd Memorial Hospital and the L.O. Simenstad NCU. Iris was very active in her church serving as the alter society, taught Sunday school, was Ladies Aid president for many years, was active in the historical society and was a member of the Polk County Penners writing club.

Iris was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth; grandson, Paul Carruthers; and sister, Beatrice Schwan.

She is survived by her daughters, Doveta (Robert) Carruthers of Leesburg, Fla., and Carmen (Jonathon) Rupprecht of Milwaukee; sons, Randall Holm of Washington Island and Russell (Jill) Holm of Andover; seven grandchildren; one much-anticipated great-grandchild; sisters, Elaine (James) Bryan of St. Paul, Minn., Helen Swanson of New Richmond and Vivian (Wayne) Swanson of Osceola; brother, Don Wurst of Osceola, numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Saturday, July 10, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Osceola with the Rev. Mark Kock officiating. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery at Farmington. Condolences may be left at www.grandstrandfh.com.

The Grandstrand Funeral Home, Osceola, was entrusted with arrangements.

John Edward Stusek John Edward Stusek, 69, died June 29, 2010.

John was born July 9, 1941, and lived a full life. He graduated for Macalester College where he excelled in athletics. John joined the Navy and was chosen to be a Navy Seal, serving in many places and countries. He worked on the Mississippi River and for many years at MSP Airport.

John is survived by his wife, Elizabeth nee Parramore; daughter, Victoria; son, Joseph; twin sister, Mary Anne Johnson, Frederic; sister, Caron (Buddy) Weinstein, Tucson, Ariz.; brothers, Charles (Mary) Stusek, Mensasha and Thomas (Laurel) Stusek, Webster; and many other family and friends.

A gathering was held on Friday, July 9, at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Mahtomedi with services following.

Honors burial at Fort Snelling Cemetery, Minn., will be announced.

Memorials to Stusek Family Fund, c/o AnchorBank.

The Anderson Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

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Marilyn Barkalow Marilyn Barkalow, 82, a former resident of Webster, died on Sunday, July 11, 2010, at the Spooner Health System Nursing Home.

Marilyn Merle Anson was born on July 8, 1928, in Keosauqua, Iowa, to Charles and Merle (Parish) Anson.

She graduated from high school in Bradey, Texas, in 1947.

On May 25, 1949, she was united in marriage to Dr. William Barkalow in Red Wing, Minn. He died in March of 1973.

Marilyn was an active member of the Grace United Methodist Church in Webster. She enjoyed being a homemaker, gardening and her church. She had various jobs in the Webster community over the years.

She is survived by two sons, William of Spooner and Timothy (Caroline) of Trego; one daughter, Vicki (Fran) Byerly of Barron; two grandchildren, Angela and Joey; five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Joy Smith.

In addition to her husband, William, she was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers.

No local services are planned at this time. Online condolences may be offered at www.dahlfh.com.

The Dahl Funeral Home, Spooner, was entrusted with arrangements.

LTC William James Barney LTC William James Barney, U.S. Army, retired, a Colorado Springs, Colo., resident since 1971, died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009.

He was born April 26, 1930, in Superior, to Amanda Joseph and Frances (Bradley) Barney. His parents are now deceased.

Bill graduated from high school in Frederic; attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he was a member of the varsity football team; served in the Marines and Army, having tours in Germany and Vietnam. He later worked as an investigator.

Bill is survived by his wife, Charmaine; seven children, Kevin, Craig, Brad (Donna), Dr. Brent (Tina), Bill Jr. (Loretta), David (Antoinette) and Sharyl (Robert) Haskin; and 14 grandchildren.

Violet E. Gabrielson Violet E. Gabrielson, 97, resident of Frederic Nursing and Rehab in Frederic, died Friday, July 9, 2010.

She is survived by her children, Dean Gabrielson, David (Judy) Gabrielson, Marcia (Fred) Altaffer, Duane Gabrielson and Beatrice Gabrielson; five grandchildren, Allen (Amy) Gabrielson, Tim (Lori) Gabrielson, Becky (Jayme) Masters, Nathan (Kellie) Altaffer, Leah (Rob) Smith; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at Zion Lutheran Church in Trade Lake on Friday, July 16, at 11 a.m., preceded by one hour of visitation beginning at 10 a.m. The Rev. Julie Brenden will be officiating. Visitation is also being held at Rowe Funeral Home in Frederic on Thursday, July 15, from 4-7p.m.

Interment will take place at Union Cemetery, Trade Lake Township, immediately following the funeral service on Friday.

Please continue to check the Web site at www.rowefh.com for updated information or call Bruce Rowe at 715-327-4475.

Rowe Funeral Home of Frederic has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Dolores J. Jones Dolores J. Jones, 79, Siren, died July 8, 2010, at St. Croix Regional Medical Center in St. Croix Falls.

Dolores was born Jan. 19, 1931, in Logansport, Ind., to Samuel and Gladys Williamson. Dolores grew up in Indiana, marrying Charles Jones in 1958 before making her way to live in Wisconsin in 1962.

Dolores ran a game room at the Ice Palace, known as Joyce’s Café, for a number of years. She also did some factory work and spent many years as a homemaker.

Dolores was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Gladys Williamson; brother, Robert Williamson; sister, Kathryn Russell; daughter, Patti Lou Jones; granddaughter, Natasha Marie Jones; brothers-in-laws, Mike Swanson, Dwain Fry and Walter Russell; and sister-in-law, Betty Williamson.

She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Jack; sons, Charles Jr. (Barb) Jones and Danny Jones; grandsons, Ryan, Mike and Travis; and great-grandchildren Owen and Mya; sisters, Joan Swanson, Bonnie (Jim) Hill and Bette Jo (Dennis) Hummel; brother, Sam Williamson Jr.; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were held Monday, July 12, at Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Homes with Pastor Diane Blahauvietz officiating. Interment followed at Siren Lakeview Cemetery. Casket bearers were Jeremy Hummel, John Hummel, Steve York, Jim Williamson, Bob Williamson and Randy Williamson. Honorary casket bearers were her grandsons, Mike, Ryan and Travis. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Homes, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

OBITUARIES Brian Larry Hanson

Harriet Mae Wade

Brian Larry Hanson, 37, St. Croix Falls, died June 25, 2010, at his home.

He is survived by his wife, Yaritza; daughter, Selena; parents, David and Lynn Hanson; brother, Daniel (Jeannie) Hanson; sisters, Becky Hanson and Sara Hanson; two nieces; four nephews; other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at the Edling Funeral Home, St. Croix Falls, on July 2, with interment in the Houlton Cemetery, Houlton.

The Edling Funeral Home, St. Croix Falls, was entrusted with arrangements.

Harriet Mae Wade, 89, a resident of Balsam Lake, died July 11, 2010, at the Comforts of Home in Frederic, with her children at her side.

Harriet was born Nov. 4, 1920, in Eureka Township, Polk County, the daughter of Albert and Julia (Korsan) Ogilvie. There were six children in the family and Harriet was the second child.

Harriet married Albert Wade in 1939. To this union three children were born. Soon after her marriage to Albert, the couple took over the family farm in Lykens. In 1953, she went to work in town for the county nurses and eventually became the county court reporter for the state of Wisconsin. She took a high school Gregg shorthand course and enhanced her skills by studying what were called briefs. In addition to her children and grandchildren, her job was a great source of pride and accomplishment. She talked fondly of her many friends among the people at the courthouse. In 1985, she retired and she and Albert moved to Balsam Lake, where she lived until moving to the Comforts of Home in Frederic two years ago.

She leaves to celebrate her memory: daughter, Jane Brandenstein of Houston, Texas; son, Bill Wade of Balsam Lake; grandchildren, Gale Zahnow of Turtle Lake and Adelle Brandenstein of Austin, Texas; brother, Donald Ogilvie; sisters, Rose Price, Jean Wulf and Janet Moore; also numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other loving family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Albert, on May 14, 1996; daughter, Jackie Hanson; grandson, Lowell Hanson; sister, Florence Baker; and a brother in infancy.

Funeral service was held on Wednesday, July 14, 11 a.m., at the Holy Trinity United Methodist Church, rural Centuria. The family greeted visitors at the Kolstad Family Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 13, from 5 – 7 p.m. and again at the church on Wednesday for one hour prior to the service.

Harriet was laid to rest alongside her husband at the Balsam Lake Cemetery following the funeral service.

Casket bearers were Tim Moore, Dave Moore, Bill Wulf Jr., Bryan Ogilvie, Mike Wulf and Tom Witasek.

To express online condolences to the family, please visit www.kolstadfamilyfuneralhom.com.

The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria was entrusted with arrangements.

Margaret E. Lundgren Margaret E. Lundgren, 93, Osceola, died Monday, July 5, 2010, at the St. Croix Good Samaritan Center.

Margaret was born Nov. 4, 1916, at Glenwood City, to Fred and Anna Sievert. She graduated from Osceola High School. On Jan. 29, 1960, she married Adelore “Bob” Lundgren at Zion Lutheran Church in Farmington. She did clerical work for Northern States Power. In her free time, she enjoyed gardening, cooking, crocheting and her family.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Anna Sievert; and sister, Ruth.

She is survived by her husband, Bob; daughters, Pat Steffen of Forest Lake, Minn. and Sandy (Greg) Galyath of Denver; son, William (Jean) Lundgren of Osceola; grandchildren, Gwen, Kim, Patrick, Erin, Derick and Brent; seven great-grandchildren; and her sister, Erma Nelson.

Funeral services were Friday, July 9, at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Farmington. Interment was in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Farmington. Condolences may be left at www.grandstrandfh.com.

The Grandstrand Funeral Home, Osceola, was entrusted with arrangements.

John L. Nelson John L. Nelson, 73, Amery, died Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at the Arthur–Rose Hospice Care Facility in New Richmond.

John was born Oct. 9, 1936, in New Richmond to Elmer and Grace Nelson. He graduated from Osceola High School in 1955. In 1961, he married Kathleen “Katie” Camplin in Minneapolis, Minn. John was a former plant manager of both F&A Dairy in Dresser and Foremost Farms in Clayton. In his free time, he enjoyed motorcycles, woodworking, furniture building, hunting, fishing and genealogy.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Grace; granddaughter, Sophia; and brothers, Warren and Robert.

He is survived by wife, Kathleen “Katie”; daughter, Laurie (Eric) Nelson-Lundell of Hudson; son, John (Julie) Leisch of Dresser; grandchildren, Christian Boumeester, Roxanne (Tim) Neumann, Ryan Leisch, Katy (Mark) Ellefson and Martha Leisch; great-grandchildren, Addyson and Teddy Neumann.

Funeral services were held Saturday, July 10, at Peace Lutheran Church. Interment was at Peace Lutheran Cemetery.

Condolences may be left at www.grandstrandfh.com.

The Grandstand Funeral Home, Osceola, was entrusted with arrangements.

Melvin R. Landin Melvin R. Landin, 91, Osceola, formerly of Mabel, Minn., died Monday, July 12, 2010, at St. Croix Good Samaritan.

Melvin was born Dec. 14, 1918, at North Branch, Minn., to Ed and Emma Landin. He attended rural schools in the North Branch area. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. On Jan. 21, 1961, he married his wife Dorothy in Rochester, Minn. He owned and operated the Landin Body Shop in Mabel for many years. In his free time he enjoyed woodworking, fishing, golf, travel tinkering and was a “Mr. Fixit.”

Melvin was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Elmer; sister, Valerie Dietrich; and grandson, Wade Foss.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Dorothy; children, Ronald of Brainerd, Minn., Judith Foss of Inver Grove Heights, Minn. and Debra (Jim) Casterton of St. Croix Falls; grandchildren, Troy, Mark, Shad, Cass, Rachel, Josiah and Noah; several great-grandchildren; brothers, Vernon (Agatha) of Rogers, Minn., Reuben (Agnes) of Hanover, Minn. and Archie of Isanti, Minn.; sisters, Angela Mutka of Minneapolis, Minn. and Mary Henrikson of Cedar, Minn.; sister-in-law, Ardell Landin of Minneapolis, Minn.; numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Friday, July 16, at First Lutheran Church in Taylors Falls, Minn. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 15, at the Grandstrand Funeral Home in Osceola. Interment will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 17, at the Mabel Lutheran Cemetery in Mabel, Minn. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or First Lutheran Church. Condolences may be left at www.grandstrandfh.com.

The Grandstrand Funeral Home, Osceola, was entrusted with arrangements.

Leslie Sherman Woodman Leslie Sherman Woodman, 62, Minneapolis, Minn., formerly of Lorain Township, died unexpectedly from cancer on June 15, 2010.

Leslie was born Aug. 4, 1947, in Frederic to Arthur and Lydia (Anderson) Woodman.

Leslie was well-liked in school and enjoyed basketball games and going to the fair to watch car racing.

In 1962 Leslie’s home was destroyed by fire and he lost his mother to cancer. After that his father would sit with the children and recite the 23rd Psalm before going to bed.

After high school, in 1964, he attended Rice Lake College and obtained a degree in bookkeeping. He then moved to Minnesota and married Gloria. To that union two sons and one daughter were born.

Leslie was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; stepmother; stepsister, Irene Shoquist Woodman; niece, Jennifer Woodman; and nephew, Jonathon Peterson.

He is survived by his children, Michael, Nickolas and Charlotte; one grandson; four granddaughters of Waupun; brothers, Arthur (Brenda) of Superior; Richard (Connie) of Crystal, Minn., Russell (Janet) of Alvarado, Texas, David (Tracy) of Webster; sister, Kathy Peterson of Luck; half sister, Josie (Rick) Penberthy of Frederic; stepbrothers, George (Theresa) of Chetek; Jerry (Laurie) Shoquist of Monroe; many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held June 19, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Minn. Another memorial service will be held at Clam Falls Lutheran Church at a later date.

Steven A. Godwin Steven A. Godwin, 48, St. Francis, Minn., died July 9, 2010.

Steven enjoyed working at Sinsonixs in Plymouth, Minn., and salmon fishing, classic cars, his dogs and precious moments with his family.

Steve is survived by his wife, Mary; daughter, McKayla; parents, Jack and Sharron Godwin; brother, Michael; grandmother, Mary Godwin; mother-in-law, Leone Montgomery; many aunts, uncles, brother and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Friday, July 16, 2 p.m., at the Presbyterian Church in St. Croix Falls. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at the St. Croix Falls Cemetery.

The Edling Funeral Home, St. Croix Falls, was entrusted with arrangements.

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CHURCH NEWS Girls with ADHD may not be hyperactive QUESTION: My daughter has some of the symptoms commonly associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, but she is a very quiet child. Are some ADHD kids withdrawn and sedate?

DR. DOBSON: Yes. ADHD is not always associated with hyperactivity, especially in girls. Some of them are “dreamy” and detached. Regrettably, they are sometimes called “airheads” or “space cadets.” Such a child can sit looking at a book for 45 minutes without reading a word. One teacher told me about a girl in her class who would lose every article of clothing that wasn’t hooked to her body. Nearly every day, the teacher would send this child back to the playground to retrieve her sweater or coat, only to have her return 15 minutes later without it. She had forgotten what she went after. A boy or girl with that kind of distractibility would find it extremely difficult, if not impossible, to get home night after night with books and assignments written down, and then to complete the work and return it in the next morning.

Frankly, the “faraway” child worries

Focus on the Family Dr. James Dobson me more than the one who is excessively active. She may be seen as a good little girl who just isn’t very bright, while the troublemaker is more likely to get the help he needs. He’s too irritating to ignore.

Those who are and are not hyperactive have one characteristic in common. It is distractibility. Even though they flit from one thing to another, the name attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is not quite on target. It’s better than the old term (“minimal brain damage”), but there is also misinformation in the current designation. The problem is not that these children have a short attention span. At times, they can become lost in something that greatly interests them to the point that they aren’t aware of anything going on around them. Instead, they have an insatiable need for mental stimulation during every waking moment. The moment they become bored with what they are doing, they dash off in search of the next exciting possibility.

One father told me about his 4-year-old son with ADHD. He said, “If you let that kid get bored, you deserve what he’s going to do to you.” That applies to millions of children.

••• QUESTION: What are the special needs of a compliant kid – one that goes along to get along? Does he have any special needs?

DR. DOBSON: That’s a great question, and the answer is yes. When one child is a stick of dynamite and the other is an allstar sweetheart, the cooperative, gentle individual can easily be taken for granted. If there’s an unpleasant job to be done, he may be expected to do it because Mom and Dad just don’t have the energy to fight with the tiger. When it is necessary for one child to sacrifice or do without, there’s a tendency to pick the one who won’t complain as loudly.

Under these circumstances, the compliant boy or girl comes out on the short end of the stick.

The consequences of such inequity should be obvious. The responsible child often becomes angry over time. He has a sense of powerlessness and resentment that simmers below the surface. He’s like the older brother in the parable of the Prodigal Son told by Jesus. He didn’t rebel against his father. He stayed behind

and ran the farm while his irresponsible brother squandered his money on fun and games. Who could blame him for resenting little bro? His response is typical of the compliant, hardworking sibling.

I strongly recommend that parents seek to balance the scales in dealing with the compliant child. Make sure he gets his fair share of parental attention. Help him find ways to cope with his overbearing sibling. And, within reason, give him the right to make his own decisions.

There’s nothing simple about raising kids, is there? Even the “easiest” of them needs our very best effort.

••• 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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Luck and St. Peter’s Lutheran Churches

Local students joins in Million Trees Project

POLK COUNTY - Jessica Raboin recently spearheaded Shooting Stars 4-H Club’s participation in the 4-H Million Trees Project.

The project was started by a young girl from California who wanted to help fight global warming, and over 29,278 people and 262, 208 trees have been planted

throughout the United States and Canada.

The goal of the project was to plant 1 million trees before the project creator and leader, Laura Webber, graduated in 2011.

Raboin, who also graduates in the same year and feels just as strongly about reducing climate change, got her club involved with an Arbor Day Foundation

Membership, and together the club planted a dozen trees. The trees will one day be used on the Polk County Fairgrounds.

Other clubs that are interested in joining in on the effort can go to 4Hmilliontrees.org. There they can order a one-time only $12 membership to the Arbor Day

Foundation for a dozen trees specific to their area and the trees can be planted anywhere. Raboin hopes that more clubs in Wisconsin will join in on the effort: “It’s such a small thing that we can do, and it will someday make a huge difference.” submitted

Luck Historical Society to show the historic fil film "Kiss and Tell"

LUCK - Because of Lucky Days, the Luck Historical Society will not have its usual general meeting this month. Instead, the first feature film to be shown at the DE’LUX theater in Luck will be

reshown at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 22, at the Luck Historical Museum.

A grown-up Shirley Temple stars as teenaged Corliss Archer in this film first shown at the new Luck theater on May 12,

1946. The film is a lighthearted comedy involving Corliss and her next-door boyfriend Dexter, who has lots of competition from uniformed soldiers on leave near the end of World War II. Admission

is free. The historical society will provide popcorn. - submitted

Church listings sponsored by the following area businesses: BREMER BANK, N.A. Full-Service Banking Member FDIC Frederic - Danbury - Siren

DAEFFLER’S QUALITY MEATS, INC. Wholesale & Retail Meats Custom Butchering & Processing Phone 715-327-4456

INTER-COUNTY CO-OP PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION Printers & Publishers Office Supplies

Frederic, Wis. - 715-327-4236 Shell Lake, Wis. - 715-468-2314 Siren, Wis. - 715-349-2560 St. Croix Falls, Wis. - 715-483-9008

STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES

Corey T. Arnold, Agent Frederic, Wis. Phone 715-327-8076

BEAN’S COUNTRY GRIDDLE Hwys. 35 & 48 Downtown Frederic Phone 715-327-5513

NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN ELECTRIC CO.

“Your Electric Servant” Serving Polk & Burnett Counties “Use Energy Wisely”

WEBSTER

ALPHA

CASHCO BUILDING SUPPLIES

BASS LAKE LUMBER

Complete Lumber & Building Supplies

CARLSON-ROWE FUNERAL HOME

Phone 715-866-4238 Hwy. 35 N. Webster, Wis. Tom & Becky O’Brien, Owners

MEDICINE SHOPPE

HOPKINS SAND & GRAVEL, INC.

Frederic, Wis. 715-327-4475 110 Oak Street Frederic, Wis. 715-327-4208 Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5 Not Open On Saturday Duane Lindh

HAULING

Sand, Gravel, Ready-Mix, Concrete, Black Dirt, Dozer Work, Landscaping & Septic Tanks Installed Hwy. 35 North Webster, Wis. Phone 715-866-4157 M.P.R.S. #03059

• Gravel • Sand • Rock • Top Soil • Trackhoe 715-472-2717 Mobile 715-491-1861 1065 290th Ave. Frederic, Wis.

SWEDBERG-TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME

LUCK

BRUCE’S AUTO REPAIR & TOWING

VAN METER’S MEATS

Government Inspected Slaughtering and Processing, Sausage making • Ham and Bacon Cured and Smoked Sides and Quarters of Beef and Pork Available Old-fashioned Fresh Meat Counter Tim Van Meter and Ross Anderson, Owners Luck, WI 54853 Plant 715-472-2141

• Complete Line of Building Supplies & Lumber • Cabot’s Stains Grantsburg, Wis. 715-488-2471 or 715-327-8766

BURNETT DAIRY CO-OP 1988 World Champion Cheesemaker Earl Wilson, Cheese Plant Mgr. Clif Gipp, Ag. Supply Mgr. for Feed, Propane & Fertilizer Alpha, Wis. 715-689-2468 • 715-689-2467

SIREN OLSEN & SON

Your Full-Service Drugstore Siren, Wis. Phone 715-349-2221

D & L FINANCIAL SERVICES 10022 Elbow Lake Road Siren, Wis. 54872 715-689-2539

Webster, Wis. Phone 715-866-7131

Churches 5/10

FREDERIC

Wrecker - Flatbed Air Conditioning & Computerized Car Service - Cold Weather Starts

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. 8:00 a.m.; Sunday Traditional Service 9:30 a.m.; Outdoor services

by Sand Lake last Sunday of the month.

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 Steve Ward 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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ADVENTIST

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Phone (715) 472-2121 Eye health exams, glaucoma checks, foreign body removal, full line of street wear, safety and sport wear, contact lenses

715-866-4700

SEE US FOR ALL YOUR VISION CARE NEEDS. Exams, Glasses & Contacts, Foreign Body Removal, Treatment of Eye Disease www.stcroixeye.com

Mon.-Fri. • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home Webster, Wisconsin

“Distinctive Funeral Service”

Call 1-800-919-1195 or 715-825-2335 & 715-646-2777 445914 eves.

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Fri. - Thurs: 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00 & 9:00 p.m.

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Fri. - Thurs.: 1:00, 3:30, 6:00 & 8:30 p.m.

Robert L. Nelson New York Life Insurance Company

All shows and show times before 6 p.m. $5.00.

Shows and show times subject to change.

Visit us on our Web site: www.timberstheatres.com

All Stadium/Digital

Box 313 Luck, Wis. 54853 Phone

715-472-2502

NEW YORK LIFE

See us for all your printing needs.

INTER-COUNTY COOPERATIVE PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION • Shell Lake, 715-468-2314 • St. Croix Falls 715-483-9008

Visit The Leader’s Web Site:

www.the-leader.net

Let’s Thrive.®

Cris A. Moore, FICF, FIC Senior Financial Consultant

Joel L. Morgan, FIC

Assistant Financial Associate

Matt P. Bobick Financial Associate

201 Main St. S. • Luck, WI 54853

715-472-8107 office 800-500-2936 toll-free 22854A N1-07

200700115 12/09

Super Sale

* X-R-7 Back-Weight Driver, #3 Fairway Wd., #3 & #5 $ Hybrids - All 4 w/Head Covers............................. 189

HERB’S TEE TO GREEN GOLF 7706 Anderson St. (1 block S. of 35 & 70 lights)

Siren, WI • 715-349-5566

SHOWS AND SHOW TIMES July 16 - July 22

SHOWS AND SHOW TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL SEATS $6.50 UNTIL 6 P.M.

THE SORCERER’S APPRENTICE

Yellow Lake Golf Course

The

County Rd. U, 1 mile West Of Hwy. 35 between Danbury & Webster

715-866-7107

(PG)

Sorry, no passes or reduced admission tickets.

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Daily: 1:15, 3:15, 5:15, 7:15, 9:15

INCEPTION (PG-13)

DESPICABLE ME Daily: 1:20, 3:20, 5:20, 7:20, 9:20

THE LAST AIRBENDER (PG-13)

Webster

A l l D ay G o l f

00 8 $ 1000 $

All Day M o n . th r u T h ur s.

All Day Weekends & Holidays

Served Nightly 5 - 9 p.m.

(PG-13) Daily: 1:05, 4:05, 7:05, 9:30

Daily: 1:05, 3:05, 5:05, 7:05, 9:05

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JOIN US FOR OUR NIGHTLY SPECIALS

Daily: 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00, 9:00

TOY STORY 3 (PG)

*

Co. Rd. U

Monday - Friday, Noon to 4 p.m.

All Beer & Rail Drinks...................................................$2.50 SPECIAL 2-WHEEL TUESDAYS, 5 - 9 p.m.

2 Beers, 2 Coneys.....................................................$10.00 ( I f yo u c o m e o n 2 w h e e l s . )

PREDATORS (R)

Daily: 1:15, 3:15, 5:15, 7:15, 9:15

CHUCK & SHEIL A WELCOME YOU

Danbury

Golf Course

S JULY STIMULUS PACKAGE CHUCK’S

(PG) Daily: 1:10, 3:10, 5:10, 7:10, 9:10

GROWN UPS (PG-13)

Call 715-866-7261

129 $ 99

$

M.S.R. $189.................................................Sale

2179 E. Hwy. 8 Between Tractor Supply and Wal-Mart www.evergreen-entertainment.com

Daily: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

• WEDDING BOUQUETS • FUNERAL DESIGNS • CUT FLOWERS • GIFTS • BALLOONS • BEDDING PLANTS • POTTED PLANTS • TUXEDO RENTAL BY SAVVI • ANTLER KING PRODUCTS Hwy. 35 & “FF,” Webster Flowers Phoned Anywhere

F.W.

715-483-1471

TWILIGHT ECLIPSE

AUSTIN LAKE GREENHOUSE & FLOWER SHOP

150 $ 75 $ * H.T. Orlimar Senior Combo............................ 299 $ * H.T. Orlimar 1” Longer Combo..................... 299 $ * H.T. Orlimar Lady & Petite.............................. 299 $

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Phone 715-268-2004

• Commercial Printing • Office Supplies • Daily UPS Pickup • Fax & Copy Service

• Frederic, 715-327-4236 • Siren, 715-349-2560

* 2010 Trimetal Orlimar Drivers,

Sorry, no passes or reduced admission tickets.

OPTOMETRIST 119 Arlington Drive Amery, Wis.

304 1st St. So., Luck, Wis.

WEBSTER EYE ASSOCIATES

25.00 $ 10x10.............. 35.00 $ 10x16.............. 40.00 $ 10x20.............. 45.00 $ 10x24.............. 50.00 $ 10x40.............. 90.00 $

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Rated PG-13, 148 Minutes.

Fri. - Thurs: 1:00, 4:30 & 7:30 p.m.

ST. CROIX FALLS

Dr. T.L. Christopherson

Family Eye Clinic

715-463-2370

Rated PG, 109 Minutes.

Wed., 7/14 - Thurs., 7/22: 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00 & 9:00 p.m.

C & J MINI STORAGE Cinema 8 Milltown, WI

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Daily: 1:05, 4:05, 7:00, 9:40

Dr. Daniel C. Satterlund

GRANTSBURG EYE ASSOCIATES

A light lunch will be served and events of her life will be shared around 3:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

No gifts, please.

24226 1st Ave. No. Siren, WI Local Movie Line 715-349-8888 Timbers1@starwire.net SHOW TIMES FOR FRI., JULY 16 THRU THURS., JULY 22

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International Cultural Exchange Representative: Earn supplemental income placing and supervising high school exchange students.

Volunteer host families also needed.

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Will Be Held At Webster Baptist Church In The Fellowship Hall on Sat., July 24, 2010, from 2-4 p.m.

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MONTANA PICKER/ COLLECTOR, Buying old advertising. Tractor, auto, gas station, from porcelain & tin to light up plastic signage. Gas pumps, gas globes, clocks, etc. Cash paid. Call me for price Toll free 877-283-4310.

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ANTIQUES/ COLLECTIBLES

WE HAVE PARTS for tractors, combines, machinery, hay equipment and more.

Used, new, rebuilt, aftermarket. Downing Tractor Parts, Downing, Wis., www. asapagparts.com 877-5301010. 32Ltfc RASPBERRIES & BLUEBERRIES: High Hopes Acres Berry Farm near Hinckley is now open for you-pick raspberries and blueberries. Picking hours are daily 4-8 p.m. unless we get picked out. Please call 320-384-6278 before coming, for picking information.

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47Lp APT.-SIZE GAS STOVE, great shape, $50. 50-gal. natural gas water heater, $50. Ten alum.-comb. windows, $10 ea. Two antique lead-decorated windows, 4’x5’, $25 ea., 715-4839386. 47-48Lp

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Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

All-You-Can-Eat Chicken Wings...................$8.00 Spaghetti or Lasagna....................................$6.99 Taco...........................................................Each $1.75 All-You-Can-Eat Lightly Battered Fish......$8.50 All-You-Can-Eat Steak Night....................$12.75 Meat Loaf Dinner............................................$6.99

Join Us For Our Wonderland Meat Raffle Sundays at 4 p.m.

Also Ser ving Hot Sandwiches, Beer, Pop & Liquor Ser ving Breakfast All Day, Ever y Day Starting at 8 a.m.

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Centuria Memory

Days

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There was a pantload of fun to be had at the annual toilet bowl races at the annual Centuria Memory Days celebration, this past weekend, July 9-11. The village park was the site of an unusual contest which asked participants from four teams to race with each other while catching, balancing and retrieving a Nerf football using a large pair of underwear, toilet brushes and plunger helmets. The contest brought some smiles to onlookers who undoubtedly appreciated the participants for being good - and brave - sports. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Photos by Gary King

Spooner

Rodeo

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Sixteen-year-old 2010 Spooner Rodeo Queen Emily Byerly, from Frederic, rides in her first rodeo.

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Tanner Aus holds on as his horse comes out of the chute at the 57th Spooner Heart of the North Rodeo on Thursday, July

Photos by Larry Samson

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Happenings in the Upper St. Croix Valley communities

Coming events Photo by Gary King

JULY

Luck

• Music in the Park - Manfred, 6:30 p.m.

THURS.-SAT./15-17

Siren

• Lioness Club meeting at Siren Senior Center, 6:30 p.m.

Dresser

WEDNESDAY/21

• Rummage and bake sale at St. Peter Community Church, Thurs. & Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-noon.

Balsam Lake

THURS.-SUN./15-18

• CPR for the professional rescuer/health-care provider at the Red Cross Office, 5-10 p.m., 715-485-3025, www.scvarc.org.

Luck

• Build a new segment of the Ice Age Trail. Meet daily at Straight Lake Park entrance, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., www.iceagetrail.org/msccalendar.htm, 800-227-0046.

Webster

• Monthly senior meeting at the senior center, 4:30 p.m., 715-866-5300.

St. Croix Falls/Taylors Falls, Minn.

THURS.-SUN./22-25

• Wannigan Days. Talent show, Thurs., 6:30 p.m. Queen coronation, Fri. 7 p.m. Tug-of-war, Sat., noon; parade, 6 p.m.

Voyager Village

• “The Grandest Canyon” at Voyager Village Stables.

Thurs.-Sat. 7 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., 715-259-7514.

THURSDAY/15 Balsam Lake

THURSDAY/22

Frederic

• Golf scramble supporting fight against breast cancer, 18 holes at 1:30 p.m., 9-hole at 4 p.m., 715-327-8250.

Luck

• Historical society to show the film “Kiss and Tell” at the museum, 7 p.m.

• Infant/child class at the Red Cross office, 5:30-8:30 p.m., 715-485-3025, www.scvarc.org.

Frederic

• Author Dennis Weidemann - “This Water Goes North,” at the library, 7 p.m., 715-327-4979.

Luck

• Frederic Lioness Club meeting and supper at Café Wren, 5 p.m.

Siren

Siren

• Carnival at Crooked Lake Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Kevin McMullin & Chris Clemments at Crooked Lake Park orchestra shell, 7-9 p.m., 715-349-8399, www.visitsiren.com.

St. Croix Falls

• Diabetes support group meeting/class at SCRMC atrium lobby, 6-8 p.m., 715-483-0571/0248.

Jason Hill of Luck, under the direction of photographer Erik Barstow, is learning the art of photography with a new digital camera. This abandoned cabin was one of his first shots with the new camera. - Photo by Jason Hill

Webster

• Webster High School reunion at Ike Walton Lodge, 11 a.m., the Class of 1950, wjens@zoomtown.com, 715-8667547, 715-349-2820. Other classes, 715-866-7101.

• 4-person scramble at Fox Run Golf Course, 2:30 p.m., 715-866-8890, for historical society & the Fort.

FRI. & SAT./16 & 17

Frederic

• Garage sale fundraiser for wrestling club at 320th Ave., east of the high school, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

• Ruby’s Pantry at the elementary school. Doors open 9:30 a.m., distribution 10-11:30 a.m.

Garfield

Grantsburg

• Trinity Lutheran Church pig and turkey roast, 4-6:30 p.m.

FRI.-SUN./16-18 Amery

• Wildflower expedition at Crex, 9-11 a.m.

• Sheep pasture walk at 10887 Hegge Road, 10 a.m.noon, 800-528-1914, 715-635-3506.

Grantsburg

• Mardi Gras Arts & Crafts Fair downtown on Miner Ave., 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 715-532-5328, www.ladysmithchamber. com/pages/calendar.html.

• Rummage and bake sale at Central United Methodist Church, Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-noon.

• Little Falls Lutheran Church Bluegrass Gospel Fest.

Starts Fri. 4 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m., Sun. 9 a.m., 715-268-7864, www.littlefallgospelfest.com.

Grantsburg

Ladysmith

St. Croix Falls

• Snowmobile Watercross, fireworks Sat., www.grantsburgwatercross.com.

Luck

• Lucky Days. Fri. 5:30 p.m. bed races; Sat. 3 p.m. parade; Sun. 11 a.m. tractor pull. www.luckwisconsin.com.

FRIDAY/16

• Historical tribute to the CCC at Interstate Park, 10 a.m., 715-483-1382.

• Arts & crafts fair, Main Street, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 715-4910937. Bake sale at the senior center.

• Comfort Hat Challenge auction at the senior center.

Proceeds to Polk County Relay for Life, 715-483-2802.

Webster

Siren

• Fish fry at Burnett Moose Lodge, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 715349-5923.

SATURDAY/17 A&H

• Scott Volunteer Fire Department chicken BBQ, 11:30 a.m. The Scott History book will be introduced.

Amery

• Fundraiser silent auction/bake sale at the senior center for Karen Bunda, 3-6 p.m.

• High tea at Webster-Grace United Methodist Church, 1 p.m., 715-866-4186.

• 12th-annual brats, BBQ & pie at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

SUNDAY/18 Cushing

• Men of Hope, a Southern Gospel group, perform at Skonewood Christian Retreat Center, 7 p.m.

Luck

715-554-1255, 715-491-9146.

• Ruby’s Pantry at 24534 Hwy. 35/70. Doors open 4:30 p.m., distribution 5-6:30 p.m.

• Americal Legion and Auxiliary picnic at Crooked Lake Park, 5 p.m.

• North Star Minstrels at Crooked Lake Park orchestra shell, 7-9 p.m., 715-349-8399, www.visitsiren.com.

FRI.-SUN./23-25 Danbury

• The Great Folle Avoine Fur Trade Rendezvous at the Fort, 715-866-8890, www.theforts.org.

St. Croix Falls

FRIDAY/23

MONDAY/19

• Fish fry at Burnett Moose Lodge, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 715349-5923.

• American Legion & Auxiliary Post 346 meeting at the Legion hall, 7 p.m.

• Shotgun Johnson & the Mississippi Seven at the Overlook Deck, 6:30 p.m., musicontheoverlook.com.

• American Legion breakfast, 8 a.m.-noon.

Centuria Luck

Siren

St. Croix Falls

SAT. & SUN./24 & 25

• Danish Brotherhood Society yearly picnic at Bob and Diane Dueholm’s home, 5 p.m.

Webster

• Webster/Siren Area Christian Women’s Club After 5 dinner meeting at First Baptist Church, 6:30 p.m., 715566-0081.

TUES. & WED./20 & 21 St. Croix Falls

Frederic

• Indianhead Gem & Mineral Show, 715-327-2241.

SATURDAY/24 Amery

• Book Boogie 5K fun run/walk. Registration 7 a.m., race 8 a.m., breakfast 7:30-9:30 a.m., 715-268-9340.

Frederic

TUESDAY/20

• Pig roast fundraising project for BackPack Food Program for Frederic Schools at Landmark Masonic Lodge, noon-2 p.m.

• Frederic Class of 1990 reunion at Hacker’s Lanes.

Other grads/staff welcome after 8 p.m.

• Sjoland Lodge 5-635, Sons of Norway, will meet at First Lutheran Church, 7 p.m.

• Summer wild plant walks at Standing Cedars Land Conservancy, 9-11 a.m. www.standingcedars.org.

• Screening of the film “Paddle to Seattle” at Festival Theatre.

Amery

Clam Falls

• Coffee hour at Clam Falls Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.

Grantsburg

• Nature’s Little Explorers at Crex, 10-11:30 a.m., 715-463-2739, Alison.Cordie@wisconsin.gov.

• Grantsburg Christian Women’s Club meets at the senior center, 9 a.m., 715-463-5207.

Osceola Siren

• Burnett County Airport fly-in & breakfast, 7-11 a.m.

• Siren Lion/Lioness yard sale donation drop-off day at their building, 9 a.m.-noon, 715-349-2400.

• Class of 1985 25-year reunion at Little Mexico, 6:30 p.m.-??, 320-358-4142, rockcreeku2@wildblue.net.

• Tractor and truck pull. Registration 9 a.m. Start 11 a.m.,

Coffee Time holds grand reopening

by Tammi Milberg Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – Coffee Time in St. Croix Falls moved its location downtown from the Franklin Square building to the former Dr. Uddin Dentistry building on Main Street. Owners Karen and Terry Osterbauer held an official grand reopening on July 10.

The business is located at 110 North Washington St. Coffee Time offers hot and cold beverages including coffee drinks like espresso, latte, cappuccino, regular coffee, flavored coffee, iced coffee, hot tea, iced tea, pop and juice. The shop also offers bakery items, soup, sandwiches, salads and ice cream. It is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays.

Coffee Time has been the coffee clutch of Main Street since it was in the Franklin Square building. Patrons now just walk

Owner Karen Osterbauer stands next to the counter inside Coffee Time. A grand reopening was held this past weekend. – Photos by Tammi Milberg across the street to the new location for their favorite cup of coffee and conversa-

tion. “Stop in. You’re always welcome to join in the conversation,” said Karen.

The exterior of Coffee Time’s new location on Main Street in St. Croix Falls.