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Members of the National Guard are working to clear rights of way in the wake of summer storms

by Sherill Summer Leader staff writer BURNETT COUNTY - Not all the cleanup from the July 1 storm is complete in Burnett County and surrounding areas but the clearing of

road rights of ways is improving daily thanks to members of the 950 Engineer Company of the National Guard.

The Guard arrived in Burnett County on Sept. 8 and will be there through the end of September. Operation Blue Ox has two teams working to clear approximately 182 miles of highway rights of way. As of Sept. 15, almost 32 miles have been cleared.

The Guard’s time in county is federally funded as a training exercise,

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Open houses set at historic auditorium ST. CROIX FALLS – The history and future of the 1917 Civic Auditorium in downtown St. Croix Falls will be the topic of two upcoming open houses and a public information session. On Saturday, Sept. 24, and Saturday, Oct. 1, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the public is invited to tour the historic building and learn about plans for its restoration. On Tuesday, Oct. 4, at 6 p.m. at the auditorium, leaders of the city of St. Croix Falls and of the Living Landmark Committee will share their vision for the nearly 100-year-old structure and update the community on progress.

Refreshments will be served, and the session, free to the public, will be followed by scenes from the upcoming play, “The Mystery of Irma Vep,” produced by Festival Theatre.

Anne Katz, executive director of Arts Wisconsin, the statewide advocacy group based in Madison, will headline the event describing similar efforts in other communities around the state.

Polk County Extension Agent Bob Kazmierski will discuss a new economic impact study, and progress reports will be provided by leadership from the city, the Living Landmark Committee and Festival Theatre. The event will cover the status of the historic building, the arts and historic district, the nonprofit Festival Theatre and the planning process that is being assisted by Minneapolis-based consultant Tom Borrup of Creative Community Builders.

Since the St. Croix Falls Civic Auditorium was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006, efforts have been under way to plan for its continued service to the community. The Living Landmark Committee was spearheaded by the city of St. Croix Falls Historic Preservation Commission in partnership with Festival Theatre during the Spring of 2011. The work is supported by a matching grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Its goal during 2011 is to prepare for a fundraising campaign to restore the building by its centennial in 2017. The aritst’s sketch of the St. Croix Falls Civic Auditorium is by James Gilbert. - submitted

Sabien returns to Festival ST. CROIX FALLS - Virtuoso fiddle player Randy Sabien will perform in the 2011 Music Series at Festival Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 1, at 7:30 p.m., as he comes to town with a full band of three fiddles and a rhythm section that is described as “Bob Wills meets Art Blakey meets the Allman Brothers.”

Sabien last performed at Festival in May of 2010 and his loyal following is eager to welcome him back. Joining Sabien at Festival Theatre are Steve Jennings on drums, Jim Chenoweth on bass, guitarist Jim Ouska and Gary Gratz on piano.

With Sabien on the violin are Wendy Tangen-Foster and Cierra Hill. “We are so pleased to have Randy back in the concert lineup this season,” said Danette Olsen, Festival’s executive director. “When he was with us last year, his talent, energy, enthusiasm, musicality and his awesome band all created an unforgettable concert experience. Those who were here last year won’t want to miss his return and those who haven’t experienced Randy’s band are in for a treat!” A frequent guest on “A Prairie Home Companion” and “Austin City Limits,” Sabien takes the triple fiddle lineup of western swing pioneer Bob Wills and plugs it into bebop, blues, and rock with a supercharged band, featuring two guest fiddlers. Tickets for the Randy Sabien concert are $21 in advance or $26 at the door (if not sold out). To learn all about the 2011 season at Festival Theatre, request a season brochure by phone, in person, or by e-mail. Flex Passes and all tickets are available to purchase online at www.festivaltheatre.org.

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Jen Jungroth from the Twin Cities enjoyed some grape stomping at the Chateau St. Croix during their Harvest Festival last weekend, Sept. 17-18.

Troy Chamberlin of the Chateau St. Croix measures the stomped grape juice from one contestant. Approximately 5,000 people attended the two-day Harvest Festival at the winery. - Photos by Garth Olson

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Sheila Frederick, Jen Jungroth and Ashley Balfranz show off their legs after grape stomping. The women celebrated a “Chicks Weekend 2011” and even had T-shirts made for their girls-only getaway.

Giganto pumpkins Mickey Colito, 6-1/2, showed off two of his prized pumpkins that have flourished in his rural Frederic garden. The pumpkins were an experiment in an unused flower box and, with just a handful of seeds, have turned into 29 pumpkins, several of them quite large. The two Colito is posed with are the largest of the lot - he calls them “the twins” - and already measure over 6 feet around. Sadly, many of the pumpkins have been vandalized and stolen, and he is hoping people don’t take his two big ones, which he is planning on turning into a pair of way-cool jack-o’lanterns. “He’s really proud of those pumpkins!” said his mother Sefonia Cowans. - Photo

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BRIEFLY LUCK/UNITY — An Aug. 13 poker run in memory of Mark Potvin, organized by his friends and family, raised $619 for local ambulance services. The money will be split between North Land Ambulance and Unity Area Ambulance. North Land will put it toward their new building that will soon be under construction in Luck, and Unity Area Ambulance will put it toward equipment. Mary Stirrat

Work begins to modify dangerous intersection

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Impaired man drives into house Found asleep at the wheel, still in the home

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer FREDERIC – A 54-year-old rural Luck man is facing impaired driving charges for allegedly losing control of his vehicle and crashing into a house in Frederic at approximately 1:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 19.

When authorities arrived, they discovered Steven Plum asleep behind the wheel, still on

scene. When awakened, Plum claimed to have “blacked out” and did not know he had struck the house.

Authorities attempted to administer a basic field sobriety test, but Plum could barely stand and was too intoxicated to complete the testing. He was apparently not injured in the crash with the house.

A breath test on the scene reportedly provided a blood alcohol concentration of .30, which is almost four times the legal limit of .08. Plum has no history of previous driving offenses and as of press time had yet to be charged.

Flu vaccines offered throughout Polk County

Seven crashes at intersection in past five years POLK COUNTY – An intersection improvement project for Hwy. 65/CTH K in Polk County began this week. The project will consist of adjusting roadway elevations on Hwy. 65, grading embankment slopes near the intersection, constructing raised concrete islands on the CTH K approaches to improve stop locations, adding north and southbound right turn lanes on Hwy. 65, and widening the shoulders on Hwy. 65.

In the past five years, there have been seven crashes at the intersection, all of which were right-angle, the most damaging and severe kind. These crashes have resulted in numerous injuries and three fatalities. According to WisDOT Traffic Safety Engineer Greg Helgeson, the project is expected to reduce the crash frequency and severity by improving visibility of vehicles on Hwy. 65 from the stop locations on CTH K. The project is funded primarily by the federal Highway Safety Improvement Program, with support from the Polk County Highway Department. The Polk County Traffic Safety Commission has endorsed the project.

During construction, a temporary bypass and a four-way stop will guide motorists through the project.- submitted

Frederic Village survey on public protection available now FREDERIC—The recent resignation of the police chief in Frederic has given the village board an opportunity to seek input from Frederic area residents on what they think the future of public protection in Frederic should look like.

A survey has been created by the board with the help of UW-Extension that offers the opportunity for the public to weigh in on how they feel public protection in Frederic has been working, and how they feel the village should continue providing that service.

The Frederic Village Board will be using the results of this survey during the process of developing their 2012 budget.

Paper copies are available at the Frederic Village Hall and the Frederic Library through September.

On online version is available from a link at www.fredericwi.com, which will close on Oct. 1.

The board is asking the paper surveys be returned by Oct. 1 to the village office.

For more information, 715-3274294.- submitted

ABOVE AND RIGHT: The home of Doug and Becky Amundson, located on Ash Street in Frederic, was struck by a car driven by an intoxicated man, at approximately 1:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 19. The car pushed in the top portion of the basement wall; striking some plumbing pipes and came within a foot of striking a gas line. - Special photos

HUD awards $370,000 to St. Croix Tribe for low-income families Grants provided by HUD’s Indian Community Development Block Grant Program BURNETT COUNTY – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on Tuesday, Sept. 20, awarded a grant for $370,116 to the Chippewa Indian tribal community in Burnett County to improve or create housing and economic development opportunities for low- to moderate-income families. The competitive grants are provided through HUD’s Indian Community Development Block Grant Program to support a wide variety of community development and affordable housing activities.

“These funds will help American Indian and Alaska Native tribal governments create sustainable and community-driven solutions,” said HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan.

“Housing and infrastructure needs in Indian Country are severe and widespread. I’m inspired by the work the tribal communities are taking on to leverage these funds and get their communities on the right track.”

“Not only will this grant help improve the living environment for hardworking St.

Croix Chippewa Indian families in Wisconsin, but it will also spur economic development and create jobs,” said Antonio Riley, HUD’s midwest regional administrator.

The ICDBG program was established in 1977 to help Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages to meet their community development needs. Federally recognized Indian tribes, bands, groups or nations (including Alaska Indian, Aleuts and Eskimos,) or Alaska Native villages compete for this funding. The recipients use the funding to develop viable communities, including rehabilitating housing or building new housing or to buy land to support new housing construction.

The funding can also be used to build infrastructure such as roads, water and sewer facilities, and to create suitable living environments. To spur economic development, recipients have used the grants to establish a wide variety of commercial, industrial and agricultural projects. The grants have been used to build community and health centers, or to start businesses to support the community, such as shopping centers, manufacturing plants, restaurants or convenient stores/gas stations. - from HUD

Elvis, young and old

POLK COUNTY - Anyone can get the flu, and vaccination is the most important step in protecting against it.

Flu season is just around the corner - the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend the flu vaccine as the first and most important step in preventing flu.

Vaccines are offered at many places in Polk County, according to the Polk County Public Health Department. People may go to www.polkcountyflu.com to find out more about where to get a vaccination. The CDC recommends getting vaccinated as early as the vaccine is available. Getting vaccinated soon provides protection in case the flu season comes early and will protect you throughout the entire flu season.

Everyone is at risk for influenza which is why it is now recommended that everyone 6 months of age and older get vaccinated as soon as the vaccines are available. Even healthy children and adults can get very sick from the flu. Some people are at greater risk for serious complications if they get the flu, including people 65 years and older, very young children, people with chronic health conditions and pregnant women, so it is important that they get vaccinated. Since the vaccine isn’t approved for infants younger than 6 months, parents and caregivers should be vaccinated.

The flu vaccination is available in two forms, a nasal spray and a shot/injection.

Your flu vaccine provider will help determine which type is best for you. The common side effects from the flu shot are soreness, redness, tenderness or swelling where the shot is given. Side effects common to the nasal spray are runny nose, cough or nasal congestion. submitted

Turtle Lake woman loses life in ATV accident RUSK COUNTY - A 40-year-old Turtle Lake woman lost her life on Saturday, Sept.

17, when the ATV she was a passenger on struck a deer.

Angelique M. Fredrick, 40, was on an ATV driven by Matthew P. Felonk, 36, of Rice Lake. They were southbound on an ATV trail about six miles southeast of Birchwood at about 7:45 p.m. when they struck a deer.

Both Felonk and Fredrick were thrown from the ATV. Authorities were notified of the accident at 10:36 p.m. and responded to the scene. Fredrick was pronounced dead at the scene and Felonk was taken to Lakeview Medical Center in Rice Lake with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Neither were wearing helmets and speed appears to have been a contributing factor in the crash, which remains under investigation.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 23, at United Covenant Church, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Ken Mandley and Randy Dean officiating. Burial will be in Deer Park. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Skinner Funeral Home in Turtle Lake and one hour prior to service at the church.

Memorial service for James White

Elvis and young Elvis (Steve and Tommy Marcio) performed a concert last Friday, Sept. 16, aboard the Taylors Falls Princess paddleboat on the St. Croix. - Photo by Garth Olson, Valley Wire

A memorial service for beloved son, James White, will be held at West Denmark Lutheran Church, 2478 170th St., Luck., at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1.

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Luck, Frederic, Webster hold annual school meetings Monday Chance for resident input on school budgets and issues

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES - Next Monday evening, Sept. 26, residents in six area school districts will have their annual chance to learn what is happening in their schools and share their opinions with the school boards and administration. Annual school district meetings will be held in the

Luck, Frederic, Webster, Shell Lake, Spooner and Turtle Lake districts. These meetings include a budget hearing with discussions and a citizens meeting where the topics include the tax levy and school board salaries.

School districts are in a period of transition. Topics that may come up at the meetings include changes in state aid to districts, a reduction in teachers retirement payment costs and declining enrollments in many districts. School districts will soon be adopting their final 2011-2012 budgets, which must be approved before

December and the mailing of property tax bills. Since school taxes are over half the levy, school finances affect all residents.

The school administrations present a large amount of information on the districts, often including enrollment trends, testing results and new ideas in education.

The financial details show how much has been spent and is budgeted to be spent for teaching, operations, athletic activities and debt. School administration can explain school policies. School board members can discuss school priorities and goals.

Every school district must hold an annual meeting in the fall. The annual meetings are open to all residents but often few people attend, even though these are the people’s meetings. The residents in attendance set the tone of the meetings and even elect the people from among themselves who will chair the session.

After Sept. 26, fOUR area district meetings remain. The Siren meeting is Monday, Oct. 10, and Cumberland meets on Tuesday, Oct. 18. The annual meeting season ends Monday, Oct. 24, with annual meetings for Grantsburg and Unity.

Webster Village approves bids to repair storm-damaged buildings because the color and the size of the repaired steel panels will not match the steel panels that survived the storm. None of the color options available for the repair matched the building.

In Wisconsin, such repairs are not required by law to match the existing structure. The board is considering painting the building at a later date to improve the appearance.

Another storm-related repair approved by the board is the west half of the community center roof. The winning Zelinski and Sons bid was for $99 per square plus $500 for disposal of old shingles. The west side of the building will require 35 squares in all. The amount will be covered by insurance.

by Sherill Summer Leader staff writer WEBSTER - Many of the village-owned buildings were damaged during the July 1 storm, and the village is still working out details with the insurance company to repair the damages. Many of the fairground buildings will probably not be repaired or replaced until next spring. The one exception is the yellow pole building at the fairgrounds.

The building is leased by the Burnett County Forestry Department to store equipment when not used as a fair building during the Webster fair, and department heads are anxious to use the building again to store equipment before winter, so the village approved a bid from Jim Perlick from Shell Lake during the September board meeting held Wednesday, Sept. 14.

The bid is in line with what the insurance company is willing to pay for damages to the building. The $14,800 bid, however, will only replace the roof, doors and the west side of the building. The contractor is expected to make the repairs during the first week of October, and when he is done, it will be very easy to distinguish what is new and what is old

This building at the fairgrounds, along with many others, was damaged during the July 1 storm. It will be the first to be repaired because the Burnett County Forestry Department leases the building to store equipment. The repairs will be noticeable because the new steel will not match the old steel. The village board is considering painting the building to improve the appearance at a later date. - Photo

by Sherill Summer

New furnace for community center The community center needs a new heating unit before winter and a new airconditioning unit before next summer now that the current air-conditing/ heating unit has been deemed not worth fixing. The village board accepted a proposal by Lindberg Company for an $8,675 heating system that will be placed in the basement of the community center. There is not quite enough in the community center replacement budget to cover the heating system - money will have to be transferred around - but the shortfall is far less than if the village had accepted a bid for a combined AC / heating unit.

Lindberg Company was the only one interested in installing separate heating and AC units. He also guaranteed the quoted bid for the AC unit through next spring. The AC unit will cost about $6,000.

Other business School psychologist Debra Heinz will be the school representative on the library board.

A state-mandated employee grievance procedure was approved.

Luck applies for water rate increase Fees increased at golf course for 2012

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer LUCK — Water rates in Luck will be increasing beginning the first quarter of 2012, with the average household seeing an additional $7 per year on the water bill.

The Luck Village Board, at the recommendation of the auditor and the water and sewer commission, voted last Wednesday, Sept. 14, to apply to the Public Service Commission for the increase, and the PSC will give approval once the village holds a public hearing.

The increase will take effect Dec. 16, 2011, and property owners will see its effect when the first quarter bill comes in March and is due in May. Known as a simple rate increase, the 3percent increase is called an inflationary increase. It would add about $4,700 to the current water utility revenue of $157,211 per year.

When comparing water rates, the PSC usually looks at costs for 18,750 gallons per household per quarter. Currently, Luck residents pay $58.50 per quarter for that amount of usage. The new rate would increase the rate to $60.26 per quarter.

According to a chart compiled by village Administrator Kristina Handt, Luck’s rates are lower than Centuria, Siren, Balsam Lake, Webster and Milltown, but slightly higher than Frederic and Grantsburg. The increase would leave Luck in the same position.

At this time, Centuria has the highest rate of the municipalities listed, at $75.94 per quarter. Grantsburg’s is lowest at $57.19. Frederic’s rate, at $58 per quarter, and Milltown, at $64.69 per quarter, are nearest to Luck’s rates.

The last water rate increase was in 2004.

Sewer rates saw an increase of about 20 percent last year.

With Trustees Marsha Jensen and John Wilcoxon absent, the board voted to pur-

sue the increase. Present were village President Peter Demydowich and Trustees Kristine King, Bob Determan, Phil Warhol and Hassan Mian.

The board also approved a sewer base rate for 3-inch meters. Previously established base rates existed for meters up to 2 inches, which covered all meter sizes in the village until the construction of the new United Pioneer Home.

At the recommendation of its engineer, UPH requested and received a 3-inch meter, said Handt, and a base rate must be set before the Sept. 16 meter read.

Following the recommendation of the water and sewer commission, the board approved a base rate of $393.36 for the 3inch meter, which is 40 percent higher the rate for a 2-inch meter.

Golf Course In an effort to boost revenue at the Luck Golf Course, season passes for singles, youth, weekday play, and range passes will all be increased for the 2012 golf season. Cost for cart storage and the trail fees will also be increased.

The increases were approved by the board last Wednesday evening in order to assist in budgeting and to allow the golf course to promote the upcoming season with the updated fees.

Single season passes will increase $50, from $550 to $600; while youth season passes will increase from $85 to $100.

Weekday passes will go from $385 to $400, with range passes going from $95 to $100.

Cart storage and trail fees will each increase $100, from $250 to $350 for cart storage and from $350 to $450 for trails.

The increases will generate an estimated $5,800 in additional revenue for the golf course. The new fees will still allow Luck to be competitive with area golf courses, said Sloan Walgren, director of golf operations.

Floodplain ordinance In order for the village to remain eligible for national flood insurance, the board voted to amend its floodplain ordinance

to reflect new maps and flood elevations established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

The ordinance needed to be updated by Sept. 16 to remain eligible for the insurance.

A public hearing on the changes drew no public comment at the Aug. 22 meeting of the plan commission. At that meeting, a motion to recommend the changes to the board died for lack of a second.

According to Administrator Handt, discussion at the plan commission meeting included concerns that the village is establishing too many regulations.

Dick Hill, a property owner in the village, spoke in favor of the ordinance changes, saying he understands that no one likes regulations, but sometimes the consequences of not having them can be severe.

Other business • The board approved a street use permit for Hog Wild’s eighth-annual cook-off Sept. 17. Sherry Swenson of Hog Wild

said that the Pioneer Press is going to be giving the event some coverage. She said that Hog Wild would like to see the event become nationally sanctioned, adding it to a circuit of cook-offs that draw participants as well as tourists.

• The board approved a picnic beer license and a street use permit for the Luck FFA Alumni Fall Harvest truck and tractor pull on Sept. 17. In case of rain, the event would be held Sept. 18.

• In accordance with the Budget Repair Bill, the board approved a grievance procedure covering all employees, whether full or part time, permanent, seasonal or temporary. The procedure must include a written process, a hearing and an appeal process, and must cover employee discipline, employee termination and workplace safety. The village currently has two grievance procedures in place but neither meets the requirements of the Budget Repair Bill. The procedure must be in place

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Space and biking museum in Sparta could face drastic cutbacks

by Maureen McCollum Wisconsin Public Radio SPARTA - A museum commemorating biking and space travel could face drastic cutbacks if it loses funding from the city of Sparta.

The Deke Slayton Memorial Space and Bike Museum pays tribute to the late astronaut, NASA administrator and Sparta area native, Deke Slayton. On display are his Mercury 7 space suit and a piece of the moon. It also celebrates Sparta’s status as the Bicycle Capital of America with a collection of unique bikes.

The city of Sparta has to make cutbacks in its budget, and that may include a $40,000 grant to the museum. Executive Director Alli Karrels says that’s more than

half of their budget, “Right now we’re open six days a week year-round, and we do educational programming for over 1,000 Monroe County schoolchildren. We also offer a very important tourism aspect to the city as well. All of those benefits would disappear if we did not have funding from the city.”

Karrels says losing all the city funding could mean they’d only be open one or two days a week and would have to eliminate educational programming.

Sparta City Council will decide whether to continue funding the museum on Wednesday, Sept. 27. Mayor John Sund declined to comment until after the city council meets.

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Preview of Frederic school budget Fund balance to cover drop in revenue, expense increase

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer FREDERIC – A $500,000 gap in the Frederic School District 2011-12 budget will be covered by decreasing the general fund balance. That is the major item in the proposed budget adopted by the Frederic School Board at its monthly meeting Monday, Sept. 19. The budget will be reviewed at the district annual meeting next Monday, Sept. 26. The board must adopt a final budget later in the fall.

The proposed budget of $7.9 million shows a decrease in property tax revenue and a decrease in state aid, offset by an increase in general expenses. Debt service expenses are down. And district enrollment, which affects state aid, continues to drop. The preliminary number of students for the present year is 459, a drop of 33 students. Full numbers will be presented at the annual meeting, which starts at 6:30

p.m. next Monday.

Details The general fund balance, the district’s operating capital and reserve, will drop from $917,516 to $412,890. The $500,000 drop will cover the gap between less revenue and more expense. Frederic has maintained a fund balance of about $900,000 for several years.

Local source revenues are down $116,000. Most of that is a $100,000 in the general fund levy, which drops from $2,343,846 to $2,243,683.

State aids drop $270,000. These aids are in a number of categories, and many of the categories were reduced in the state budget. Declining enrollment also affects state aid. The drops in state aids are to be offset by a switch of some employee retirement costs from the district to the employees. The district has paid all of the retirement expense, 11.6 percent of gross salary. In the future, employees will pay half of the retirement. But Frederic staff is covered by a contract through this school year, and the district cost reduction will

not take effect until the 2012-13 budget.

The amount of future savings in staff benefits is not yet available.

In all, revenues are down $300,000.

Expenses are up $211,000. Of that, $9,000 is an increase in instruction costs.

Curriculum (teacher) expenses are down $16,000 to $2.8 million. That is offset by an increase of $24,000 in athletic costs for a total increase of $9,000 in instructional expenses.

Support services are up $202,000. The biggest increase here is the open enrollment cost of $517,000, an increase of $116,600 for the year. Last year, Frederic had 64 students transfer out to other districts and 15 transfer in. District administration is down $42,000 while building administration is up $19,000. Special education expenses are up $20,000.

There is a drop of $298,000 in long-term debt service, with a total debt cost for the year of $789,194. Present district bond debt will be paid off in 2018.

The total levy (the property tax bills that will be mailed in December) will be down $313,000. Of that, $100,000 is the general

fund decrease and $213,000 is the total debt decrease. There might be an option to decrease the levy less and take less of the deficit out of the fund balance.

Meanwhile, the number of students in the school has dropped after remaining steady for three years. The official fall count has not been made, but the count on Thursday, Sept. 15, was 459 students from prekindergarten through grade 12. Last year the enrollment was 492. Frederic had 538 students in the 2006 and 2007 school years. That dropped to 488 at the start of the 2008-year and held at about that number for 2009 and 2010.

The present senior class has 50 students.

All the other classes have 43 students or less. The present fifth-grade class has only 17 students. Frederic had over 800 students in the early ‘70s and dropped below 700 students in September 1997. By 2002, the district had lost another 100 students to 600 and dropped below 500 in September 2008.

Polk’s 2012 budget anticipates decreased expenses, lower tax levy One-time pay adjustment approved for nonunion employees

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE — Despite decreased state aid, increased debt payments and rising health-care and energy costs, it appears as though Polk County’s 2012 budget will require a lower tax levy than in 2011.

In a budget report presented to the county board of supervisors at their Tuesday, Sept. 20, meeting, county Administrator Dana Frey said that expenditures in the 2012 budget should be at least $1 million, or 2 percent, lower than 2011. At this time, the property tax levy is projected to be $20.99 million, a reduction of $13,152 and $400,000 less than the state-imposed levy cap.

On average throughout the county, he said, property taxes assessed by the county should be slightly down. However, he cautioned, this is dependent on the actual change in property value for any given property, as well as other factors.

At the beginning of the budget development process, said Frey, each department was asked to reduce its expenditures by 1.5 percent of the 2011 levy support. It was assumed that nontax levy revenue would remain static.

State aid to Polk County, he said, is being reduced by about $1 million to $8.526 million. This is $5.5 million lower than in 2008, when state aid was at its high. At this point, state aid amounts to about 15.5 percent of the county’s total revenues.

However, said Frey, much of the decrease in state aid is offset by savings from the reduced amount the county will be paying for employee retirement benefits.

New state legislation, he said, means that the county will be paying only about half of what it was before in retirement pay-

Polk County Administrator Dana Frey reviews the recommended 2012 budget with the county board of supervisors. — Photos by Mary Stirrat ments, reducing the cost by about $1 million.

Due primarily to restructuring or attrition, overall staffing is reduced in 2012 by 14 full-time equivalents, saving about $400,000. In 2008, the county employed 458.5 full-time equivalents, compared with 431 in 2012. During that same time, state aid dropped from $14 million to $8.5 million.

At the same time, the 2012 budget includes a $225,000 increase in debt payment from past bonds, plus increased energy and health insurance costs. The latter, said Frey, is partly offset by a recommended increase in the employee share of health insurance from 10 percent to 12 percent, corresponding to that of state employees.

In addition, the 2012 budget recommendation increases the undesignated fund balance from 20 percent of annual expenditures to 25 percent, a step the board and Frey deem prudent in light of ongoing aid reductions and the current economic situation.

As part of his presentation, Frey also gave an overview of the general economic

Supervisor Larry Jepsen examines the map delineating the new Polk County supervisory districts.

At Jepsen’s request, some of the new district numbers were changed to keep them consistent with current numbers.

outlook for the state and the county.

“The economic recovery,” he said, “is pretty much stalled.” Unemployment is expected to be more than 9 percent over the next year or more, finally dipping below that rate at the beginning of 2014.

Wisconsin’s unemployment rate was close to 8 percent in both August 2010 and August 2011, below the national average of 9.6 percent and 9.1 percent for those same months. It’s reasonable to expect, said Frey, that Wisconsin’s unemployment will increase to meet the national average.

The “optimistic” outlook for 2012, he said, consists of very slow economic growth, rising unemployment, stagnant housing prices and lower inflation due to lower demand.

Polk County, he added, has the advantage of not being in a crisis situation, able to take time to look at various programs and departments before making decisions. Other counties are not in the same boat and are starting to take apart successful programs to make ends meet.

The county board will review, amend and approve the budget for publication purposes at its Tuesday, Oct. 18, meeting.

The final budget will be adopted at its Nov. 15 meeting.

Pay adjustment Wisconsin Act 10 requires public employees to pay an increased pension contribution, but some employees must start making those increased payments earlier than others.

At Polk County, due to the timing of contracts, nonunion employees were required to start paying a higher percentage of retirement benefits in August while union employees will not begin paying until January.

This difference led the board of supervisors to approve a one-time temporary pay adjustment for nonunion staff affected by Act 10. The adjustment is retroactive to the August imposition of Act 10, and is in effect until the end of 2011 only.

The 2011 county budget fully funds pension contributions for all employees

through the end of the year, so the action taken by the board is revenue-neutral. It is estimated at about $67,000.

Act 10 also requires that local units of government establish a procedure to address employee terminations, employee discipline and workplace safety, replacing grievance procedures that were previously bargained.

The new procedure, called a discipline and workplace safety appeal procedure, was developed and recommended by the county’s transition committee. The term “appeal” will replace “grievance” in an effort to set a softer tone, said committee Chair Kristine Kremer-Hartung.

Procedures for filing an appeal, holding a hearing and appealing the result are all outlined, and changes are made to other county policies to bring them in line with the new procedure.

The state requires that the new procedure be in effect by Oct. 1. Supervisor Larry Voelker voted against adopting the procedure, which will be reviewed for consistency at the next meeting of the transition committee.

Other business • With what county clerk Carole Wondra described as a few minor changes requested by municipalities and a change in district numbering to remain consistent with current districts, the board adopted the new supervisory districts for the county. The new district map reflects changes in population indicated in the 2010 census, ensuring equal representation across the county.

• Following a public hearing during which there were no public comments, the board approved an ordinance to limit claims for damages caused by dogs to domestic animals to $1,000 per claim. All claims arising out of the same incident will be considered as one claim.

• Frey reported that a La Crosse firm hired to recruit candidates for the position of nursing home administrator at Golden Age Manor has three candidates that will be interviewed Wednesday morning, Sept. 28. The position of director of the human services department has been advertised extensively, he said, with somewhat limited response. A decision will be made with the next week or so whether a recruiting firm should be used to find candidates for that position as well.

• The governor’s 2011-13 budget mandates counties with populations of less than 750,000 to form consortia and establish a call center to centralize income maintenance programs such as FoodShare and Medicaid. Polk County will still take walk-ins, but calls will be directed to a call center in Eau Claire as part of a 10-county consortium of Northwest Wisconsin. Four positions in the Polk County Human Services Department will be lost in the change, with funding for those positions going to the consortium. The four employees, said Frey, should be able to post into other positions currently available at the county.

The new system will go into effect Jan. 1, 2012.

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Big business

Tourism in 2010 generates $71 million in Polk County, $12.3 billion in Wisconsin

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff reporter BALSAM LAKE — Tourism is big business in Wisconsin and in Polk County, but more effective marketing could bring in even more revenue, the Polk County Board of Supervisors heard at their, Tuesday, Sept. 20, meeting.

Sarah Pischer, tourism development specialist for the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, gave the board a Power of Tourism presentation, saying, “Tourism isn’t a ‘nice to have.’ It’s a ‘need to have.’”

The tourism industry in Wisconsin generated $12.3 billion in 2010, said Pischer, up 1.8 percent over 2009, and the numbers look even stronger for 2011. Tourism revenue took a dive in 2009, she said, down to about $12 billion from $13.1 in 2008, and the goal is to get it back up over $13 billion.

Travelers to Polk County in 2010 spent nearly $71.5 million, according to Pischer, generating tax dollars and other revenue for schools, elder care, roads and other infrastructure.

According to the Department of Workforce Development, the tourism industry in Polk County employed 1,685 people in 2010. Across the state, about 260,000 people rely on the industry for jobs.

While people might argue that jobs in the tourism industry tend to be temporary, part time, or low paying, said Pischer, the jobs are often stepping-stones to meaningful full-time employment.

As part of his efforts to create jobs in the state, Pischer said, Gov. Scott Walker has added more than $1 million to the tourism-marketing budget for 2012-13, bringing the total to $2.34 million.

The money must be spent marketing the state as a whole, said Pischer, and for every dollar invested in tourism marketing, she said, you can expect to see a $7 return. The department of tourism, she

ited dollars to spend on tourism marketing, supervisor Patricia Schmidt asked Pischer how the dollars could best be used.

Reminding the board that every $1 spent on marketing brings in $7, Pischer said supervisors should look to get the “biggest bang for your buck.” The Polk County Information Center, she noted, passes information to a wide variety and large number of people. Board Chair William Johnson noted that the information center received a $15,000 grant through the state last year.

Marc Bowker from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation gave the county board of supervisors an update on the Hwy. 8 corridor project extending from St. Croix Falls into Barron County. noted, has other grants and programs to provide funding to specific municipalities, events or programs. Information can be found at www.travelwisconsin.com, while statistics can be found at industry.travelwisconsin.com.

Pischer gave a breakdown of visitors to Wisconsin, saying that 71 percent are here for pleasure, 18 percent for business and 11 percent for meetings or conventions.

About 52 percent of these visitors stay at a local hotel, motel, resort or bed and breakfast. Another 37 percent require no lodging because they are day-tripping or staying with friends or family. About 5 percent camp, and 5 percent rent either a cabin or a condominium.

Thirty percent of what visitors to Wisconsin spend is on shopping, with 27 percent spent on food. Another 22 percent is spent on recreation, with 13 percent spent on lodging and 8 percent spent on transportation.

The majority of visitors, at 39 percent, come during the summer months, while 24 percent come in fall, 21 percent in spring and 17 percent in winter.

Pointing out that Polk County has lim-

Hwy. 8 corridor Marc Bowker, planning engineer for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and project manager for the Hwy. 8 corridor study, appeared before the board to give an update on the project that extends from just west of Hwy. 35 north in Polk County to Hwy. 53 in Barron County.

A tier structure is used to study the corridor, Bowker said in his report, with the first tier completed in 2008. Covering the entire 40-mile stretch of the project area, Tier I consisted of an environmental impact survey resulting in a document that outlines the basic location and design phases for the corridor.

Tier II studies are currently under way for much of the 40-mile corridor, which is divided into segments. This tier of the project provides more specific details of the project, including intersection options, right-of-way needs and access issues.

For the segment of Hwy. 8 between 200 and 120 streets, initial concepts for major intersections have already been presented at public information meetings. A meeting with land and business owners near the intersection with Hwy. 35 north will be held Wednesday, Oct. 5, at 5 p.m. at the town hall. The final map for this segment should be completed by the end of 2012.

The same is true for the segment at the east edge of the county, from 15 Street in Polk County to Hay Street in Barron County, with a public meeting set for Wednesday, Sept. 28, at the Turtle Lake High School.

S a r a h Pischer is Wisconsin’s regional tourism specialist for the 18 counties of northern Wisconsin.

— Photos by Mary Stirrat

The Tier II study for the segment between 120 and 15 streets will begin during the first six months of 2012.

Tier III consists of actual construction, which is funded through legislative action. Construction of the corridor is expected to take place sometime between 2019 and 2025, said Bowker, but things could change between now and then.

As Bowker wrapped up his presentation on the Hwy. 8 corridor, Supervisor Ken Sample took the opportunity to ask whether speed-limit signs will be installed at the roundabouts under construction by Wal-Mart and Menards.

Bowker said that yellow and black advisory signs will be put up, but not actual speed limit signs. The design gradually narrows the roadway, slowing traffic at intersections. With stoplights, he said, people tend to speed up to get through the intersection When Sample asked how roundabouts came to be so popular, Bowker said that studies around the United States and Europe show that roundabouts reduce fatal accidents by 95 percent and injury accidents by 80 percent.

Answering a question from Supervisor Kim O’Connell, Bowker said that each Tier II study costs between $400,000 and $500,000.

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This in turn washed out a beaver dam sending once-stagnant water flowing toward Pokegama Lake.

The water was no longer covering Vesley Road by Thursday, Sept. 8. Ferris said the situation was nothing to be concerned about.

Luck resident sentenced to eight months for misdemeanor nuclear weapons protest

NEW RICHMOND - Adam Jarchow, an attorney with the Bakke Norman Law Firm with offices in New Richmond, Baldwin and Menomonie, was elected to the board of directors of the Polk County Economic Development Corporation in September.

Jarchow said he is pleased to serve on the board and assist with its mission of serving to build and maintain a strong economic base in Polk County.

“As someone who represents small businesses and municipalities in Polk County and greater northwestern Wisconsin, I have seen firsthand the positive impact that a well-functioning economic development organization can have on job creation,” said Jarchow. “I am looking forward to the opportunity to help the EDC carry out its mission of growing Polk County businesses and jobs.”

A Clear Lake native, Jarchow practiced in a large Florida firm and with an international firm at its Minneapolis office before joining Bakke Norman. He and his wife, Barbara, live near Amery.

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Bonnie Urfer, 59, Luck, a longtime staff member of the nonprofit nuclear watchdog group Nukewatch, was sentenced by the federal court in Knoxville last week to a total of eight months incarceration. – Photo submitted sented the court with a petition with 878 signatures urging Guyton to release all the defendants from custody.

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Jarchow is the author of numerous municipal and business law alerts for the firm as well as a presenter at the firm’s legal topic seminars. After graduating with a degree in finance from the University of South Florida, Jarchow received his law degree from the University of Florida, where he was managing editor of its Law Review.

“The board of directors and I are very pleased and excited that Adam will be serving on the board for the Polk County Economic Development Corporation,” said Steve Healy, executive director of the PCEDC. “Adam will add the legal expertise to the board that we have not had in the past. With his legal expertise, his business experience and his sincere interest in building the economy of Polk County, he will add important depth to our board. As another Clear Lake native, I welcome Adam to the board and look forward to working with him.”

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Bonnie Urfer, 59, Luck, a longtime staff member of the nonprofit nuclear watchdog group Nukewatch, was sentenced by the federal court in Knoxville last week to a total of eight months incarceration. Urfer has been in jail since May 11 and will now serve another four months.

Presiding Magistrate Judge Bruce Guyton had Urfer incarcerated May 11, immediately following a jury trial involving 12 activists, all of whom were convicted of trespass for a peaceful sit-down protest that took place July 5, 2010, at the Y12 nuclear weapons complex in Oak Ridge, Tenn.

The government prosecutor made no recommendation as to the sentence at the hearing, beyond noting that Urfer has already served four months. Earlier in the week, two co-defendants, Bill Bichsel, 83, of Tacoma, Wash., and Jean Gump, 84, of Bloomington, Mich., were sentenced Monday to three months, and “time served,” respectively.

In a statement to the court before the judge ruled, Urfer described the production of nuclear weapons as a crime and described many of the rights violations to which she was an eyewitness in the Blount County Jail, in Tennessee, and in the Irwin County Detention Center in Ocilla, Ga., a private institution that takes federal prisoners on a contract basis, where she and six co-defendants have been held for the last three months.

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Kudos to the village of Frederic and the UW-Extension office in Polk County for their development and presentation of a survey of village residents in regard to the direction the village trustees should take regarding its police department.

It’s a template that should be used by other municipalities in Burnett and Polk counties, even if it’s just to reassure taxpayers that their input about providing one of the most important services provided by any government is important and highly regarded.

One of the key questions of the survey addresses the sharing of public protection services among villages.

It’s a good question in general, especially in light of the number of municipalities in Burnett and Polk counties which are within 10 miles of each other. In this time of economic challenge, and the substantial cost to run a police department, it’s very legitimate to seek ways to be more efficient while providing adequate response time. With so many fiefdoms (no intentional reference to Barney) seeking to hold on to their own identity, it’s unlikely a complete consolidation of police departments could take place - but an increase in cooperation is wise and not just for economical reasons.

There is a myriad of issues relating to the local police department, right down to the type of person people want as a chief or officer. Frederic has taken the time following the resignation of its police chief to seek public input as it looks down the road at what kind of public protection it wants to provide, using its Web site and making time for discussion.

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There are some politicians and others who want to adjust or even dismantle the Social Security system in hopes of trimming the cost of government in these trying economic times.

We’re hearing terms like “Ponzi scheme” and “entitlement program” tossed around in referring to Social Security - and to many who have contributed to the program’s payroll tax throughout their working lives - those are disparaging words - and ones they don’t even believe to be true.

“Entitlement?” some ask. How does something you pay for fit that definition?

Social Security will not become a pay-as-you-go program until 2036, according to the latest estimates. According to Michael Lind, policy director for the New America Foundation, a nonprofit, nonpartisan public policy institute, even when the program reaches that point, there will only be a modest shortfall in benefits.

That shortfall, he notes, could be eliminated in advance by higher payroll taxes, permanent infusions of general revenue or other nonpayroll taxes ... or benefit reductions. Or, perhaps, a combination of those ideas.

Lind doesn’t even mention the $106,000 cap. All workers currently pay SS payroll tax on the first $106,000 of income. So, people who make less than that pay a higher percentage into Social Security than those making more.

And millionaires, or let’s just say independently wealthy individuals, can still collect Social Security.

That doesn’t quite line up with FDR’s original idea for the program he launched while president, which was mainly to prevent millions from a “poverty-ridden old age.” His words. Words that still hold true today.

Lind makes other valid points. Social Security is nowhere near a Ponzi scheme, he said, because the schemes run by Charles Ponzi and Bernie Madoff only work if their operators keep investors in the dark about the source of the alleged magical returns. And there is no more scrupulous and honest organization than the Social Security Administration, he notes. Not only does it mail reports detailing expected contributions and receipts for everyone in the program but it also publishes annual reports and sternly calls for action to deal with any projected shortfalls.

“A Social Security system funded purely by current taxes would no more be a Ponzi scheme than the U.S. military or the public school system,” Lind notes.

There are politicians today who want to ride a wave of ill-conceived notions that any money given out by the government translates into socialism or some type of laziness on the part of the recipient. It’s a common theme that plays well among hardworking voters.

But those workers may want to ask who the real lazy ones are? You could argue it’s the politicians who have chosen the biggest, most obvious targets they can find - Medicare and Social Security - to attack in the name of budget reduction.

Where’s the sleuth in finding the real budget problems and solutions?

If our representatives insist on messing with Social Security the issue of the $106,000 cap must be put back on the agenda. Or offer an explanation as to why it won’t make a difference. Hopefully they won’t offer the explanation of how it might penalize the “job-creating” rich.

That might not fly among the lower classes, many of them feeling these days that they’ve been “trickled down” upon for too long now.

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• Letters to the editor • Deer farms, at the professional level…

I feel compelled to comment on the letter to the editor written by Steve Schaefer of Frederic regarding Jarrod Washburn’s deer farm. I am a novice deer hunter and have been for approximately 10 years. I have been fortunate enough to hunt public lands in Burnett County, as well as the gracious invitations to hunt private land in Polk County where I have slowly learned the true meaning behind the sport “deer hunting.” Indeed, I have the same fascination as Schaefer does for deer antlers and an excitement for deer hunting. It is for certain that a fine line is created between what should be, and what is meant to be a passion for deer hunting and the passion for the pursuit of money and the hunt for big dollars.

What I wish to say is that Washburn is passionate about deer hunting. I know this to be factual and true. I am certain that he, myself and Schaefer all have the utmost respect for one of God’s beautiful creatures that he has placed among us here in northwestern Wisconsin. And now the challenge becomes for those of us who care about the white-tailed deer so much in North America to work closely together with our Natural Resources Department(s) to make certain that the preservation and passion can be passed down for generations to come, not just always trying to get the biggest buck that we can fit into the back of our pickup trucks before the deer season ends.

Washburn’s passion for the preserva-

State government and states of emergency This summer, Northwest Wisconsin experienced unprecedented levels of property damage and downed timber due to severe rain and windstorms in July and August. Most heartbreaking was the loss of a young girl’s life. Dozens of roads were washed out, requiring major repair and culvert replacement.

Between one and two million cords of timber were scattered across 130,000 acres of Douglas, Burnett and Washburn counties in need of removal both for road access and to clear public land of the debris. Forestry is vital to our part of the state, so when something like this happens, the ripple effect is felt throughout the region. Quick action was needed to harvest these valuable forest products and to repair the washed-out roads to get the product to market.

tion of white-tailed deer is so great, that he has chosen to make a career and a legitimate business of it. I often think of it as drawing a comparison to, say, Kentucky thoroughbred horseracing; a lineage of horses so great, and so strong, managed by proud families who love and enjoy these animals. Granted, the sport of thoroughbred horseracing is scrutinized, and often criticized, because of the amount of money that is often associated with it, including legalized gambling. Washburn was fortunate enough to have access to his own Northwest Wisconsin version of the Kentucky thoroughbreds, the white-tailed deer, and he has made a conscious decision to move forward with his passion as a well-planned, managed business decision. Some people’s pursuits in life are for the fastest horse, the deer with the biggest antlers and the fastest way to cash in on it all. Others of us believe in the longstanding preservation of our natural resources not only for our own time here on Earth, but for those who will follow in our footsteps. I already know what’s on Washburn’s mind. It is the future of deer hunting. For my sons, for his sons and the generations that will follow.

I also know others feel the same way I do. We’re very proud of him and what he has accomplished so far.

Steven M. Zelinski Webster

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Milroy 73rd District Assembly As a state representative, it is my job to help the people of northwestern Wisconsin in obtaining state resources when they are needed most. These resources are especially effective when they work in conjunction with local communities to achieve the best possible results in times of crisis. This was never truer than in July and August.

The disaster relief process is threefold.

First, you must mitigate the immediate damage through crisis preparation. Having effective communication lines established and a local volunteer force are key components to this. Second, there must be response to the disaster on a local level

dents of Burnett County to please help watch Indianhead Community Action Agency’s Burnett Connections. The ongoing mission of Indianhead Community Action Agency is to secure all available resources – local, state, private and federal – to enable low-income and disadvantaged persons of all ages in rural areas to attain the skills, knowledge and motivation that are needed to become self-sufficient.

Economic hardships are causing both an increase in theft and increase in families needing supplemental food.

Burnett Connections is for the residents of Burnett County. The proceeds that the thrift store makes, supports the Burnett County Food Shelf. The food shelf served 563 families in 2010, with the food feeding 7,525 people and totaling more than 112,000 pounds of food. This number has increased steadily over the past year. Both the current economic situation and the July storm took all our reserves. With government cuts, food shelves have also been hurt by less government food deliveries and as well as government funding to help the food shelves. That is why it is so important to help stop the theft of items left outside the store; it takes away from the food shelf and the residents of Burnett County who need that extra food during the month.

Sometimes people are not able get to their donations to us during store hours so they are left outside the door until someone comes in the next morning.

There has been a steady increase of people going through and taking donations.

This is taking away from all residents of with mobilization of emergency services and first responders to the disaster area.

Finally, the recovery phase involves restoring the affected area to its previous state, focusing on rebuilding property and repair to essential infrastructure.

These three facets to disaster relief require a large commitment both financially and in terms of the labor required to accomplish the task. Sometimes events occur that warrant greater resources than are available at the local level. That is why Democrats and Republicans at the state level worked together this summer to ensure that this storm damage was dealt with swiftly and efficiently. The Department of Natural Resources took the lead; working with military affairs, revenue, transportation, tourism and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. They worked with local officials in developing plans, coordinating resources and assisting with the removal of the downed timber.

Burnett County. In a perfect world, those donations would be left alone out of respect for the residents of Burnett County.

ICAA helps families with emergency clothing, housewares, food and accepts referrals from other agencies. If you need something, come in and ask. We will do our best to meet your needs. However, we have to look out for the greater good of the county residents by decreasing theft.

For clarification, items on the north side of the metal shed are free for the public.

Donations are left on the south side of the store, this is not free. This is also clearly posted.

We are looking at several options to help with this issue. The sheriff’s department has been notified to the situation.

Verbal, written warnings and banning from the store by the agency to individuals has happened. Outside surveillance cameras are an option, when I can find the funding. A donation box would run about $1000, and they are for smaller items.

That is why I am asking for your help.

This is your thrift store, your food shelf, your resource and referral center, your emergency assistance. Please help watch out for suspicious activity. Any questions or concerns call LeAnn at 715-866-8151.

Thank you.

LeAnn Mulroy Community Services Specialist ICAA Burnett Connections Webster

Without the assistance of the state, many of our local communities would not have the financial resources to pay for the costs of maintaining public safety and cleanup after major natural disasters.

The storms we saw this summer brought suffering to individuals and communities alike. Yet they also brought out the best in our citizens and our government. In August, we saw state agencies working together with local communities toward a common goal.

Outside the partisan bickering of Madison, the Wisconsin values that we grew up with stood up in the face of crisis. I was inspired by the tireless efforts of the relief workers throughout our region, and I am grateful for the support provided by state agencies as well as county and municipal governments. More so than ever before, I am confident that we can stand up to any future disasters and weather any storm.

Legislature expected to consider boost to venture capital funds

by Patty Murray Wisconsin Public Radio MADISON - State lawmakers are expected to consider legislation this fall that could give start-up companies a financial shot in the arm. Venture capital is seen as a way to drive innovation and create jobs.

But some say Wisconsin is falling behind.

Dozens of investment experts and executives have come up with a report they’re delivering around the Capitol. The Wis-

consin Technology Council organized the group. Its president is Tom Still.

He says Wisconsin should create a multiyear $350 million fund in the form of contingent tax credits, “the tax credits are only really used in the case that the investments fail. And with a fund this size, and with the range of investments, it would stand an excellent chance of returning the investment and a whole lot more.”

The council came up with the $350 mil-

Two portraits reunited at Oshkosh museum

by Patty Murray Wisconsin Public Radio OSHKOSH - Two portraits have been reunited at an Oshkosh museum, after spending most of the 20th century apart and unknown. The works are by master portraitist William Merritt Chase. The two portraits depict Chase’s daughter, Koto. One, of Koto as a young woman, has been in the permanent collection of the Paine Art Museum and Gardens in Oshkosh since the 1960s.

Laura Fiser is the museum’s curator of collections. Fiser says the portrait is a centerpiece of a new exhibit on display until Oct. 9 “So we organized the first-ever exhibit of William Merritt Chase’s family portraits,” she says. “And the family portraits are some of his best work.”

Twenty-two portraits are on loan. One of them is of a 10-year-old Koto ... a paint-

ing that only recently resurfaced.

“Chase experts knew it existed. But it fell into private hands,” Fiser says. “We don’t know where it was for several decades. Then it ended up in a private collection in northern Virginia, I believe.

Then it surfaced at a small antique auction gallery in Mebbin, N.C., of all places, in 2004. Around that time, it was unsigned and unattributed. No one knew it was a Chase portrait. But the Chase experts immediately recognized it.”

The younger Koto is on loan from a New York art gallery.

The Paine’s exhibit marks the first time the two Kotos have been displayed side by side.

Besides Koto, portraits of the other seven Chase children are on display in Oshkosh along with his wife and two self-portraits.

lion figure by comparing what Wisconsin’s proportional share of venture capital investments should be, using national figures. As it stands now, still says the state gets only one-half of 1 percent of that figure, or about $71 million a year. He says similar states are way ahead.

No matter how good a concept, a company can’t get going—or hire workers—if it doesn’t have money. Still says 11percent of the nation’s privately employed people can trace their jobs back to venture invest-

ments, “In Wisconsin because we haven’t received as much venture capital over time we haven’t created as many jobs that are venture backed. Although there are 60,000 in Wisconsin that can be traced back to VC. But if we received our proportional share of venture capital that’d be 259,000 jobs.”

Besides a number of existing venture capital funds located in Wisconsin still says at least six more are starting up.

U.S. Postal Service considering cuts to Wisconsin service

by Rick Kreme Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIDE - Overnight delivery of first-class mail could cease, and nearly 350 Wisconsin postal workers jobs could be at risk as the U.S. Postal Service looks to save billions by consolidating operations.

Eau Claire resident Bob Schwartz says he’s heard that the postal service may not be able to guarantee next-day mail, but he’s not worried about it, “I send and receive almost nothing through the U.S. mail that’s time sensitive. The bulk of what I get at home is junk mail.”

That’s because the bulk of his bills are paid online. Schwartz is more concerned about the risk of the Eau Claire postal processing center being closed down, “I sympathize with anyone who has their job on the line, but it’s also the case that it’s a service that I’m not sure I value.”

Five mail sorting operations could end

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in Wisconsin as the postal service deals with a 50-percent drop in first-class mail over the past 10 years. Spokesman Pete Nowacki says western and northwestern Wisconsin’s mail would be sorted in St. Paul, Minn., instead under a study being considered by the postal service, “That would give us more of an opportunity to put more and more processing in fewer facilities and make better use of those facilities, because we’d be able to run our machines around the clock.”

Nationwide, the postal service is studying the closure or consolidation of 250 processing centers to save up to $3 billion.

Nowacki says they’re looking at transportation networks, capacities of processing plants and impacts on service for customers. He doesn’t expect any decisions about plant closures to be made until early 2012.

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Engineering program for girls presented at Webster school meeting

by Carl Heidel Leader staff writer

WEBSTER – An enthusiastic presentation from a couple of students livened up the Webster School Board meeting Monday, Sept. 19. Seventh-graders Emma Rachner and Clare Stubbe not only told about their experiences with the STEPS program, but they demonstrated some of the engineering gadgets they had created in the program.

Science, Technology and Engineering Preview at Stout gives seventh-grade girls an opportunity to enter the world of hightech manufacturing for a week. Sponsored in part by such local industries as Nexen and McNally Industries, the program provides hands-on experience in automation, chemistry, plastics, foundry, boat manufacturing, electronics and packaging.

Both Rachner and Stubbe indicated that the experience was not only fun, “In chemistry we got to blow stuff up!” but also a great opportunity to experience an engineering career field with few women in it.

In other business, Knights of Columbus from several regional chapters presented the board with a check for $1,006.34. The money came from K of C fundraisers and will support various school activities.

Monday, Sept. 19, Clare Stubbe (left) and Emma Rachner (right) demonstrated to the Webster School Board some of their creations they manufactured in the STEPS program. – Photos by Carl Heidel Near the end of the meeting, Jim Erickson, schools superintendent, mentioned that the annual preliminary count of the student population showed a slight increase in the number of students attend-

ing the Webster schools this year. The count at the moment is around 719 fulltime equivalent students, up 12 from the 2010-2011 school year.

Bob Stage, representing several area chapters of the Knights of Columbus, presented a check for $1,006.34 to the Webster School Board.

In other business the board: • accepted the resignation of teaching aide Aaron Strang; • approved grievance and open campus policies; • and approved a plan to sell downed timber in the school forest.

Impaired man flees crash with 5-year-old Flat tires limits fleeing ability

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – A 25-year-old Stillwater, Minn., man is facing felony charges after fleeing the scene of a crash while impaired, with his 5-year-old boy at his side.

Eric Steinkraus is alleged to have rearended a vehicle near the intersection of Hwy. 8 and Hwy. 35 late Friday, Sept. 16.

Steinkraus and the driver of the other vehicle agreed to meet at a gas station to exchange insurance information, but instead, Steinkraus fled the scene, doing a U-turn and heading north on Hwy. 35.

However, his vehicle suffered more damage than he thought and left him stranded near the wayside rest area with flat tires. That was where a Polk County Sheriff’s deputy found Steinkraus, who reportedly had a strong odor of intoxicants.

Lost near home Woman gets fourth DUI after going to wrong home

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – A rural St. Croix Falls woman is facing her fourth DUI charge after allegedly driving to a home on her road, but about five miles away, and curling up in the backyard to sleep off a night of partying.

The call came in late on Sunday, Sept.

18, of a woman who had pulled into the

driveway of a home in the Town of Sterling, and when the owners would not let her in, she then went into the backyard to hide and sleep.

When police arrived, they discovered Lindsey Denn, 35, asleep in the backyard.

She claimed she had not driven, but authorities discovered evidence to prove otherwise. She was taken into custody and charged with operating while intoxicated, fourth in five years, and operating while revoked.

Denn had yet to be charged at press time.

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Steinkraus admitted to drinking several beers, as well as being the person who rear-ended the other vehicle. He was given a roadside DUI test and came back with a blood alcohol content at .17, which is over twice the legal limit.

A relative was able to retrieve the 5year-old boy as officers took Steinkraus into custody. He is now facing two felony DUI charges, as well as misdemeanor hitand-run allegations. The DUI charges are also enhanced because of the small child

being in the truck.

“This could have been much, much worse,” stated Capt. Steve Smith of the Polk County Sheriff’s Department. “We got lucky this time.”

Steinkraus made an initial appearance before Judge Jeffery Anderson on Monday, Sept. 19, where he set a $1,000 cash bond, with random blood testing. His next court appearance is scheduled for Oct. 10.

Break-in suspect caught

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer TURTLE LAKE – A report of a break-in at a Frederic residence while a woman was at home later led to the bust of a 47year-old Mondovi man for drug possession and attempted burglary charges.

According to a report from the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, the initial break-in incident occurred at just around 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 14, and while the police arrived after the suspect had left, the owner was able to get a description of the man and a vehicle plate number, which came back registered to William Ziemer of Mondovi.

Ziemer is currently on probation for burglary, and the authorities met with a friend of his, who noted that he frequents the casino in Turtle Lake, which was

where his vehicle was discovered two days later. Police were given a search warrant for his vehicle, searching for burglary tools, which they found, but they also discovered items allegedly stolen from another break-in in Minnesota, as well as 1.5 grams of methamphetamine.

Ziemer was arrested and taken into custody without incident and is now facing two felony charges for the meth and the burglary, as well as misdemeanor damage to property charge. He has an extensive history of criminal activity and made an initial appearance on Monday, Sept. 19, before Judge Jeffery Anderson, where he set a $5,000 bond. His preliminary hearing is tentatively set for Wednesday, Sept. 28, where the judge will decide if enough evidence exists to bind him over for trial.

Frederic Eastern Star lends a helping hand

Awards were given during the Siren Chamber of Commerce annual meeting Tuesday, Sept.

20, to (L to R) Business of the Year -Adventures Restaurant and Pub’s Gary and Juli Kannenberg; Citizen of the Year - Karen Howe and Volunteer of the Year - Peggy Strabel. The chamber’s annual meeting, a dinner meeting, was held at the Lakeview Event Center. More about this event in next week’s Leader. - Photo by Nancy Jappe

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Donating school supplies to Frederic Elementary School is an ongoing project for Frederic Chapter 239, Order of the Eastern Star. Pictured with Kelly Steen, elementary principal (on the right) are Tom Fedje, Worthy Patron; Pat Beetcher, secretary and LaVerna Peterson who holds the office of Adah – a Star Point. The next project, sponsored by Frederic OES to benefit Frederic Schools, is the annual harvest dinner with a silent auction to help support the backpack food program. The dinner will take place on Sunday, Oct. 30, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Masonic Center, 109 United Way in Frederic. - Photo/text submitted by Mary Norgard

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Sustainable living comes alive at Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe Community College St. Croix Outreach site

by Janine McNulty, sustainable living coordinator at the LCOOCC-St. Croix Outreach Site HERTEL — Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe Community College at the St. Croix Outreach site in Hertel created the Sustainable Living Institute during the 2010-11 school year. The first projects were developed and carried through this past summer. With the help of grants, donations and student internships, a community garden, three-sisters garden, native plants and a hiking trail were established at the St. Croix Youth Center.

The main LCOOCC campus in Hayward provided funding for two student interns, Joe Mulroy and Tony Mattie both seeking degrees in natural resources. They laid the groundwork for the project. A grant was written to the Spooner Master Gardeners and the project was awarded $500 to begin. The money was spent locally at Ace Hardware in Spooner. Ace matched prices of Trail signs line the hiking trail marking all competitors and supplied the Sustain- plants and trees in both Ojibwe and English at able Living Institute with garden tools, the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe Community College at the St. Croix Outreach site in Hertel. seeds and equipment.

The summer internships began with Scott Burhop, majoring in renewable energy, and Melissa Aberg, majoring in classes taught at LCOOCC. Finally, a hiking trail was created and small business management/accounttrail signs line the way marking plants ing. These two interns maintained the and trees in both Ojibwe and English. A project through the summer. guide is available for hikers at the trail A community garden was planted trailhead sign.

The Sustainable Living Inwith many vegetable seedlings that were stitute is looking forward to a solar-powgenerously donated. Along with a typiered greenhouse beginning this fall. The cal row-style garden, a three-sisters garstandalone solar power system will be den was planted. Three sisters is a used to grow vegetables all year-round, traditional Native American garden conpower an outdoor basketball area just sisting of corn, beans and squash. The outside the youth center, and act as three plants use the others to grow in a backup power during a power outage. symbiotic relationship. The building was landscaped with donations of perennials This system will be a hands-on learning and a native prairie garden was planted. tool for the classes in the renewable enMany of these plants will be used in ergy program.

Three-sisters is a traditional Native American garden consisting of corn, beans and squash.

The three plants use the others to grow in a symbiotic relationship. — Photos submitted

A row-style garden that was planted as part of a community garden in Hertel.

Grantsburg Class of 1961

Members of the Grantsburg High School Class of 1961 gathered for a reunion recently. Shown (L to R), front row: Judy (Chelmo) Fyten, Nancy (Nero) Muffelman, Carol (Shaffer) Cross, Janice (Baustian) Bergren, Donna ( Sells) Olson, Karen (Erickson) Swenson, Eleanor (Bistram) Aronson and Diane (Strom) Hoffman. Second row: Orlando Simon, Rand Slama, David Edaburn, Lois (Lindberg) Edaburn, Janice (Olson) Lee, Ethel (Fredlund) Nelson, LeeAnn (Goepfert) Rehbein, Chris (Skinner) Larson, Jim Moyer and Vernon Anderson. Third row: Burnell Hanson, Owen Bowman, David Marek, Norman Johnson, Larry Jaffrey, Joe Paquette, Kent Warden, Gene Larson, Curtis Wicklund, Roland Marek and Dennis Swenson. - Special photo

St. Croix Falls Class of 1971 The St. Croix Falls Class of 1971 recently held their class reunion.

Among those attending were Randy Huber, Rick Fox, Robin Bird, Bill Tretsven, Steven Jensen, Craig Nelson, Ron Anderson, Mike Peper, Steve Ballantine, Rick DeMars, Steve Swenson, Sandy (Ball) Hallgren, Tony Flom, Beth (Zeug) Brown, Arlen Wente, Curt Taylor, Steve Swe1nson, Christine (Wilson) Bracht, Kathy (Owen) Kurtz, Jane (Bernauer) Bretl, Jim Lundgren, Larry Hoag, Barb (Anderson) Loney, Curt Taylor, Pat (Andrie) Wegner, Barb (Johnson) McKusick, Gail Gullickson, Sarah (Stotesbery) Thomas, Sandy (Ball) Hallgren, Sherri (Bebault) Dickinson and Jean (Warner) Scheel. Not pictured: Coleen (Donath) Schramski and Jane (Rose) Owen. – Photo submitted

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There’s a place for every girl. Become a Girl Scout.

Join Girl Scouts during their 100th anniversary year for an experience like no other

STATEWIDE – Girls throughout the Twin Cities metro area, southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin discover new talents, connect with others, and take action to make their communities better through Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys gives girls in grades K-12 access to hundreds of fun and challenging council-sponsored program events, day camps, resident camps, trips and community service projects.

There’s a place for every girl in Girl Scouts. Girls experience a variety of activities in areas including career exploration, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), financial literacy, outdoor skills and healthy living. In the city, the suburbs or the country, Girl Scouts has something for every girl.

All families are welcome to come learn more at the Girl Scout new-member event on Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 3:30-5:30 p.m., at St. Croix Falls Elementary School.

Girl Scout membership is $12 per year.

They believe all girls deserve the opportunity to be Girl Scouts and offer grants for girls to cover all or part of membership fees. No girl is turned away for inability to pay.

100th anniversary of Girl Scouts Now is a great time to join or reconnect with Girl Scouts. March 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of Girls Scouts, and River Valleys has a lot of fun planned for the program year—including the Great Girl Gathering @ MOA, where Girl Scouts will take over the Mall of America for a fun-filled, weekend-long event celebrating the past, present and future of Girl Scouting.

About Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys In partnership with 18,000 adults, Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys helps nearly 45,000 girls each year—in all or portions of 49 counties in southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin—to discover new abilities, connect with new friends and take action to improve their communities. Girl Scouts is the world’s preeminent leadership development organization for girls, building girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. For more information call 800-845-0787 or visit GirlScoutsRV.org.

Lake O’ the Dalles Girl Scout service unit in St. Croix Falls at their first service unit camp out at Interstate Park. Plans are already under way for another big camp out next summer. – Photo submitted

Siren/Webster Rotary Club donates to Restorative Justice

Lisa Johnson, program director for Restorative Justice of Northwest Wisconsin Inc., was given a $250 check during her guest appearance at the Thursday, Sept. 15, meeting of the Siren/Webster Rotary Club. Club membership had voted to give the money as a donation on behalf of all the Restorative Justice programming that goes on within Burnett County. - Photo

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Former Minnesota lieutenant governor to speak at St. Croix Falls ST. CROIX FALLS - Carol Molnau, Minnesota governor from 2003 to 2010, will speak at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in St. Croix Falls on Sunday, Sept.

25, at 10:30 a.m. The event is open to all who wish to attend. Hear the former lieutenant governor speak on the topic: “A Christian Woman in Political Life.”

Prior to her election in 2002, and re-election in 2006, Molnau served 10 years and five terms as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. She served as an assistant majority leader of the House Republican Caucus and as chair of the House Transportation Finance Committee. Molnau was born and raised on a farm in Carver County, Minn. She attended Waconia public schools and the University of Minnesota. Molnau and her husband, Steve, have been farm owners/operators since they were married in 1971, growing corn and soybeans. She and her husband have been active in the Minnesota Farm Bureau, Minnesota Corn Growers Association and Minnesota Soy-

bean Growers Association. They have been members of Lutheran congregations and are currently members of Norseland Lutheran Church in Norseland, Minn.Special photo

Centennial sponsors Gratitude is extended to the centennial sponsors: Carlson, Best Buy, General Mills, 3M and Wells Fargo. - submitted

The Grand Idea just $500 from possession, $2,500 from ownership

Frederic Lions Vice President Jim Meyers (R) recently presented Grand Idea committee Chairman Corey Arnold with a check for $1,500 toward the purchase of a new grand piano for Frederic Schools. This donation puts the current amount at approximately $6,500 toward the purchase price of $9,000. At $7,000 the piano can be delivered to the high school, with a 60day payoff date to raise the remaining $2,000. Any questions or donations to make this happen, call the Grand Idea committee at 715-327-8076. - Special photo

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Luck Lion Jerry Spies, the district governor, received the Lions Achievement Award. – Photo submitted

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Siren homecoming

Paige Kelly was crowned 2011 homecoming queen by Ashley Guevara, Siren’s 2010 homecoming queen, as her fellow candidates Qi Xin (Annie) Li, Amber Hall and Abigail Mitchell watch. – Photos submitted

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Evan Oachs (far right) was crowned Siren’s 2011homecoming king during coronation held after the football game on Friday, Sept. 16.

The Siren band marched to the Siren homecoming football game on Friday, Sept. 16.

“Bury the Bobcats” was the theme of the junior class float during the pepfest parade.

National Guard/from page 1 but the mission will also help towns that have struggled to recover from the storm on limited resources.

On Monday, Sept. 19, the adjutant general of Wisconsin, Maj. Gen. Don Donbar, and deputy director of domestic operations plans and training, Lt. Col. David Day, among others, flew in from Madison to inspect the work in Burnett County.

Dunbar was clearly impressed with the

machinery making quick work of the brush. He also told the men and women working they were doing a “fantastic job.”

He also noted the 950 Engineer Company (Spooner), which was deployed in Burnett County was remarkable, as they returned from Iraq not long ago, but were willing to volunteer and deploy to Burnett County.

A familiar sight for many in Burnett County since the July 1 storm. What is unusual is this time it is the National Guard doing the work.

Day explained that while in Iraq, part of the 950 Engineer Company's job was to clear road rights of ways. Day also pointed out that it was good training for young commanders to work with the local government to get the job done, and Burnett County gets cleared right of ways.

"It is a win-win situation."

This man wrestles with felled trees, pushing logs into the woods and out of the rights of way and dragging the brush to the road for chipping.

The backpacks hold personal gear. A breakfast and dinner were served at the Spooner armory, but lunch was eaten on site. although the Salvation Army did provide a lunch on a couple of occatsons.

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Grand offi ficcer visit to Frederic Eastern Star FREDERIC – Lisa Ziebarth, Grand Electa, of the Order of the Eastern Star in Wisconsin, visited Frederic Chapter No. 239 on Tuesday, Sept. 20.

Every chapter of Eastern Star in Wisconsin is visited by a state (grand) officer each year to see that the ritualistic and floor work is done uniformly throughout the state.

The grand officer also explains the various ongoing charitable projects of the grand chapter. These projects include cancer research, heart research, cheer fund for the Wisconsin Masonic Home, Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Eastern Star Foundation to assist needy members and two scholarship programs – one for youth and another for ESTARL, which is for men and women in religious training.

Special project this year is Matter of the Heart to increase healthy heart awareness in men and in women especially. The funds collected will be donated to the Masonic Medical Research Laboratory and Mayo Heart Research at Rochester. Local chapters are also encouraged to do volunteer work in their own community.

The officers of the Frederic chapter invite all Eastern Star members in the area to join them in fraternal fellowship. Frederic Chapter, 109 United Way, meets the first Tuesday at 7 p.m. from March through December.

Master Masons and all women with a Masonic relationship are invited to contact the Frederic chapter for more information about joining the Order of the Eastern Star. If interested, please contact Worthy Matron Laramie Reissner, 715-234-6443 or the secretary, Pat Beetcher, at 715-349-8021. - submitted

Lisa Ziebarth, Grand Electa, of the Order of the Eastern Star in Wisconsin, visited Frederic Chapter No. 239 on Tuesday, Sept. 20. – Photo submitted

Collins receives hospital association’s trustee award MADISON - Larry Collins, a member of the St. Croix Regional Medical Center Governing Board, St. Croix Falls, received the Wisconsin Hospital Association’s 2011 Trustee of the Year Award. The award was presented at the WHA Annual Convention held in Lake Geneva Sept.

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Collins joined the hospital governing board in 1996, serving as chair of the board for 10 of those years. When Collins was the board chair, he was actively involved in the merger of St. Croix Valley Memorial Hospital and River Valley Medical Center in 1998 and 1999. He also played a pivotal role through a transition of leadership related to fiscal issues in 2000 and 2001. Through it all, the organization came back stronger than ever, with new leadership, while maintaining its independence.

Collins served in the Air Force for four years and received a Ph.D. in Medieval Spanish from the University of Minnesota. He became a college professor and dean, teaching Spanish at the University of Minnesota for six years, at the University of Colorado for 11 years, and at St. Catherine’s College in St. Paul for 24 years. In 2009, Collins was named 2009 Health Care Advocate by the St. Croix Valley Health Care Foundation. This award recognizes the efforts of an individual who promotes the ideals of health care as well as the countless hours a person dedicates to the mission of health care in the local community.

The Wisconsin Hospital Association represents nearly 130 community-based hospitals throughout the state.

Dave Dobosenski, CEO of St. Croix Regional Medical Center; Larry Collins; Steve Brenton, WHA president. - Special photo

Polk County 4-H represnted at state gymkahna Sept. 10 and 11

ABOVE: 4-H horse project members Terra Mitzel of Amery, Shannon Krueger of Deer Park and Madison Tornio-Belisle of Deer Park (BELOW) represented Polk County at the 2011 State Gymkhana show in West Allis, on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 10 and 11. The girls consistently placed well in all events receiving top 10 awards as well as reserve and grand champion. Mitzel and Krueger competed on Saturday in the high school division, and Tornio-Belisle competed in the middle school division on Sunday. – Photos submitted

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Eleven-year-old Ben Kopecky, Siren, gathered up his summer earnings from mowing lawns to make the purchase of a fishing boat and trailer and the promise of some days of good fall fishing. Ben had seen the boat advertised along the highway for sale, and was delighted when his dad, Dave, knew who the owner was and made the young summer worker’s dream come true. - Photo by Nancy Jappe

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NEWS SECTION - A - PAGE 15

The first Birkie as told by founder David Landgraf

by Walter Rhein Special to the Leader HAYWARD — Back in 1973, the American Birkebeiner was just the dream of legendary Northwoods Wisconsin promoter Tony Wise. The first race had less than 40 participants, and was a considerably different experience than the tremendous spectacle that it has become today.

Among those competing in the first event was David Landgraf. Landgraf himself is something of a living legend, although he’s too modest to describe or even think of himself as such. Today, retired and having completed every single Birkie, Landgraf is still competitive with the fastest skiers in the event.

I sat down with Landgraf on Dec. 31, 2010, to get his account of the first Birkie.

Initially I had asked him to write it down himself, but soon found that when there’s snow on the ground it’s fairly difficult to pry the man off the ski trails.

As we enjoyed a bowl of split pea soup, I glanced around the walls at a lifetime of Birkie photos and mementos. It was instantly obvious how elevated a position the Birkie occupied in Landgraf’s life. I soon discovered that he was a wealth of information on all things skiing as he regaled me with stories about the improvements in equipment and clothing throughout the years as well as the various histories of the individual Birkies themselves.

“That’s the year that Adidas introduced a boot that everybody had to have since the only other alternative left your feet feeling like blocks of ice,” he said, gesturing at one photo.

“That’s the first year that Fischer introduced a ski specifically designed for skating, note how it still had the long, classical tips,” he said while gesturing at another.

“That’s the year that everybody wore black and yellow ski suits because the Norwegians had worn a similar suit when they came for the Birkie the year before.”

Many of the little developments along the line struck a chord with me. My mom had been a Birkie participant for as long as I can remember, and I have distinct memories of the ripples of excitement that passed through our household from any little advancement in cross-country skiing equipment. Some of the skis, bindings, and boots that Landgraf alluded to were familiar to me, but the others were new to me and it was satisfying to have somebody come along and fill in the gaps in my knowledge. It’s pretty remarkable to consider that within our lifetime, people were still using skis with three-hole bindings.

What’s even more remarkable is how much better the current technology has become.

As we finished our soup, I hit the voice recorder function on my Blackberry and pushed the device over to sit in front of Landgraf as he jostled with some notes he’d jotted down in preparation.

“I wanted to set the stage as to what 1973 was like,” he said, and then proceeded to list off a series of interesting facts. “A gallon of gas was 40 cents, the average income was $12,900, and a new house cost you $32,500. The popular films of the day were ‘The Exorcist,’ ‘Deliverance,’ ‘American Graffiti,’ and the best picture that year went to ‘The Godfather.’

On the radio you were listening to ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ as well as groups like Led Zeppelin, The Eagles and Abba. And ... the first American Birkebeiner took place in Hayward, Wisconsin.”

At this, Landgraf pushed aside his notes and became reflective. I got the impression that he had told this story many times although I didn’t get the sense that the tale had inflated or become exaggerated through repetition. There are some moments in life that are so precious that people seem to do everything they can to preserve their veracity, and that’s how I perceived Landgraf felt about his first Birkie experience.

It all started with a phone call from Landgraf’s childhood friend and fellow

founder, Ernie St. Germain, in early February of 1973.

“David,” St. Germain said, “Tony Wise is having a cross-country ski race up in Telemark. I dare you to do it!”

Among other things, Wise had established the Telemark Lodge up in Hayward as well as the Lumberjack World Championships that still are held annually in Hayward to this day. Landgraf had worked up at Telemark throughout high school and college, so he was well aware of who Wise was. What he didn’t know anything about, at the time, was cross-country skiing.

“A cross-country ski race,” Landgraf replied, “what’s that?”

“Well you strap some skis on and ski from Hayward to Cable,” St. Germain replied.

“Well, that sounds kind of crazy.”

“Come on let’s do it!”

At this point, Landgraf emphasized that neither he nor St. Germain had ever participated in any kind of endurance sport before. His love was baseball with the occasional game of pickup basketball thrown in. He had downhill skied a dozen times or so because he had worked at Telemark and could downhill for free at night but he had never cross-country skied before. In fact, he didn’t even know what a cross-country ski was and neither did St. Germain. But St. Germain — perhaps trusting Wise’s ability to create special events — said that since Wise was having this race they should do it.

Thus committed, Landgraf went about the task of getting himself some crosscountry skis. He was living in Bloomington, Minn., then and he went around the local ski shops in quest of skis, boots, and poles that he could rent for a couple of weeks. Eventually finding a pair, Landgraf was beset by another problem.

There wasn’t any snow!

No place to practice.

Nothing upon which to train!

After another exhaustive search, Landgraf discovered that there was a big snowbank around Met stadium where the Twins and Vikings played. Presumably the snow pile was what had been left over after the parking lots had been cleared off.

Well, Met stadium was right near where Landgraf lived, so he walked over there a couple of times, and skied on top of the big snowbank that went around the stadium and after a while figured, “Well, that’s not too bad.” But of course he’d never been on a hill, never been on a trail, and those meager laps around the Met comprised the entirety of his preparation.

Today, people train all year in order to have the fitness necessary to complete the Birkie. Fifty kilometers is more than 30 miles! A running marathon is a grueling 26.2 miles, and those are generally run on warm summer days. Landgraf had sentenced himself to more than a marathon distance in the sub-freezing conditions of a Wisconsin winter to boot.

No running.

No endurance training.

No bicycle riding — in fact, Landgraf didn’t even own a bike.

Not even a decent familiarity with how to balance on a pair of cross-country skis.

This was Landgraf’s preparation for one of the most grueling sporting events in North America.

He’s the first to admit that he simply didn’t have the first clue about endurance sports.

But things were about to change.

When you’re 23, you can get away with such unprepared craziness.

On the day of the race, Landgraf showed up with his rented equipment at the designated starting area behind Historyland — another Wise creation — in Hayward. Landgraf was wearing a pair of sweatpants, an old wool sweater, cotton long underwear and, appropriately, a tassel hat.

Less than 40 people were there at the start that day.

Somebody shot off a starter’s pistol.

And off they went ...

Today the Birkie trail is a national treasure that cuts through the rolling Wisconsin wilderness and is as wide as a county highway. The trail is groomed with the best equipment money can buy, and is touted as one of the premier cross-country ski destinations in North America.

In 1973, that wasn’t the case.

Heading out across Lake Hayward, Landgraf soon found himself upon an unmarked, haphazard trail that winded along on old logging roads and abandoned railroad beds. The trail itself had been made by a guy on skis being pulled along behind a snowmobile, which was probably an exhausting task to complete in itself.

For the vast majority of the race, Landgraf never even saw another person.

Surely the fact that “Deliverance” was in theaters at the time did little to abate his concerns.

Slowly, slipping and sliding along on his rented skis, Landgraf made his way toward Cable. Most of the time he was uncertain if he was in the right place or not.

The single aid station reassured him that he was still on track, but otherwise he was sure he was lost the entire time.

The one saving grace was that the temperature wasn’t all that bad during the first Birkie. Although as Landgraf recounted this he was quick to add, “The next year, however, was a brutal 14 below zero! This was made worse by the fact that we didn’t have the right clothing of course. But that first year wasn’t bad.”

Hours passed, disappearing into that vortex of time that only exists in the midst of a cross-country ski race, and a certain sense of despair began to creep in. Crosscountry skiing is essentially the act of skiing uphill, which can be fairly tricky on a piece of equipment that is designed to be free of resistance and is made to glide

across the snow. Skiing uphill can be difficult even if you know what you’re doing, but for somebody who has no idea, it’s virtually impossible.

So it was that as the kilometers clicked by and the exhaustion set in, Landgraf eventually resorted to literally crawling up the hills on his hands and knees. His only salvation was that he knew the terrain surrounding Telemark and the finish line was quite a bit more hilly, so as things got more difficult, he knew he must be approaching the end. Eventually he perked up when he thought he began to hear the downhill ski lift equipment up at Telemark echoing off in the distance.

The hills continued, up and down, and Landgraf trudged wearily on, crawling on his hands and knees. Suddenly, at the top of the next rise, Landgraf caught a glimpse of something that gave him a surge of energy.

There, also crawling along miserably on all fours, was none other than his old friend, St. Germain.

“The guy who got me into this mess.”

Encouraged by the fact that St. Germain looked just as miserable as Landgraf felt, he got inspired and made a superhuman effort to catch up.

Flailing like mad, Landgraf eventually pulled up alongside St. Germain at the top of the bunny hill at the Telemark Lodge.

Some choice words were probably spoken which have since been lost to history, and the two of them proceeded on down the bunny hill toward the glorious finish only to subsequently crash in a tremendous tangle of limbs, rented ski poles, and the sincere desire to simply have the race be over.

As they were sitting there trying to figure out whose arms, legs, and poles belonged to who, they heard a tremendous voice scream, “get the h—- out of the way!” which sent both Landgraf and St. Germain scrambling.

The voice belonged to Karl Andresen who had been Landgraf’s political science teacher back in college at Eau Claire.

Later, Landgraf would find himself moving back to Eau Claire, and it would be Andresen who would take him under his wing and teach him how to ski, to train, and to eventually love and appreciate the sport.

But on the day of the first Birkie, it was all about survival.

Stumbling to their feet, Landgraf and St. Germain skied up the last little hill to the finish where they had an unassuming table set out in the cold. Landgraf couldn’t remember if they were given a medallion or some other trinket, and he was probably too exhausted to care.

Prying off their skis, Landgraf and St. Germain stumbled down to the Ratskellar Bar there at the Telemark Lodge and proceeded to order pitcher after pitcher of beer.

“It was the most miserable athletic event that I’d ever been involved in, and I made a vow right then that I would never be talked into any other kind of ridiculous escapade by Ernie St. Germain,” Landgraf said.

A vow that he has diligently broken once a year for nearly 40 years and counting.

The magic of the Birkie is that it has a way of drawing you back each year for more.

As I was packing up my things and heading out the door, Landgraf nodded with one final thought.

“That phone call from Ernie in 1973 literally changed my life.”

The Birkie changes everyone’s life, and always for the better.

Editor’s Note: David Landgraf was recently killed when he was struck by a car while riding his bicycle. Walter Rhein interviewed Landgraf about his experience in the first Birkie and chronicles the positive effect Wisconsin’s crosscountry ski race can have on a person in his book “Beyond Birkie Fever.” You can check it out at freshairathlete.com.

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Polk County circuit court

Burnett County sheriff’s report Arrests and citations

Sept. 14: Dennis C. Goepfert Jr., 29, Grantsburg, was arrested on a Burnett County warrant.

Sept. 16: Jason A. McCain, 31, Webster, was arrested for a

probation violation.

Other incidents

Sept. 16: Thomas E. Steinke, Oakdale, Minn., reported a garden tiller, cart trailer, chain saw, lawn mower, three lawn chairs,

water skis, water tube, archery target, fishing poles, reels and tackle taken from his garage.

The incident is under investigation.

Would calorie information on menus affect what people eat?

by Shamane Mills Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIDE - The Wisconsin Restaurant Association says customers want calorie information on the menu, but a national survey finds it won’t necessarily make a difference in what they order.

What we eat often comes down to what we like and what we can afford. Calories can be an afterthought, unless the numbers are right there on the menu.

This year’s Zagat Fast Food Survey of some 6,000 diners across the country found 55 percent said calorie information influenced what they ate. Tom Oliver directs the master of public health program at UW-Madison. He says menu labeling creates an environment where people can make healthy choices, “We don’t want to regulate individuals behavior, and we don’t want to punish them for being in less than perfect health. But we want to

encourage them through a variety of means to make healthier choices whenever possible.”

Susan Quam of the Wisconsin Restaurant Association says the academic studies and surveys her organization has seen often have conflicting results on the influence of menu calorie counts, “So I believe time is going to be the only way to really see what impact menu labeling is going to have on customer behavior. We know the consumers are looking for this information. How it actually affects behavior is something we’re going to have to see.”

The Wisconsin Restaurant Association supports the menu labeling provision in the Affordable Care Act as a way to ensure the same regulations across the country.

Restaurants with more than 20 locations will have to prominently display nutrition facts on their menus.

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Joshua S. Rust, Turtle Lake, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Rachel M. Ryan, Stillwater, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Le Roy Schmidt, New Richmond, ATV – operation on highways, $200.50.

Paul D. Schmidt, Mahtomedi, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Benjamin N. Schneiderer, Hudson, possess marijuana $263.50.

David A. Shipley, Eau Claire, speeding, $175.30.

Gregory A. Simpson, Auburn, Wash., fish without license, $192.70.

Chelsea J. Sims, Milnor, N.D., fish without license, $192.70.

Alf E. Sivertson, Mahtomedi, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Joshua M. Snell, Milltown, speeding, $225.70.

Erik L. Sparrow, Mayville, N.D., fish without license, $190.70.

Julie E. Steller, Eagan, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Kip B. Stevenson, Woodbury, Minn., operate boat towing skier after dark, $175.30.

Kristin K. Strom, Hudson, cliff jumping, $150.10.

Denise M. Stuber, Ridgeland, transport child in truck cargo area, $150.10.

Vasa Suboni, Luck, fail to secure loads if towing a trailer, $200.50.

Joel J. Succo, Milltown, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Gerald D. Szykulski, Edina, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Deane R. Tasler, St. Paul, Minn., possess marijuana, $263.50.

Matthew J. Textor, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $295.00.

Kong C. Thao, Minneapolis, Minn., littering, $200.50.

William J. Thyne, St. Paul, Minn., possess marijuana, $263.50.

Jason L. Todora, Eagan, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Patricia J. Tuset, Eagan, Minn., operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

James N. Vang, Woodbury, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Nicole Walsh, Amery, placing a travel trailer on lot for more than 14 days, $389.50.

Chad M. Webb, Osceola, speeding, $250.90.

Elizabeth V. Weier, Wayzata, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

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William J. Wells Jr., Mauston, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00; vehicle equipment violations, group 3, $175.30, twice.

Wholesale Distribution Services Llc, Byron, Minn., vehicle equipment violations, group 2, $200.50.

Corey J. Wiggins, Luck, operating while suspended, not guilty plea.

Bryce A. Williamson, Frederic, damage natural resources, $263.50.

Patrick L. Wolfe, Somerset, speeding, $175.30.

Aaron C. Woodley, Cumberland, vehicle equipment violations, group 3, $175.30.

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Cheryl A. Yeske, Turtle Lake, operating while suspended, $200.50.

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Linda H. Kinnunen, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

James R. Knutson, Star Prairie, operate motorcycle without valid license, $200.50.

Cheryl D. Koch, Amery, license restriction violation, not guilty plea.

Tyler L. Koonce, Centuria, jet ski – operate without floatation device, $162.70.

Christopher M. Kuettel, St. Croix Falls, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

James A. Lallier, Forest Lake, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Daniel J. Larson, St. Croix Falls, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Timothy G. Laske, Shoreview, Minn., operating boat towing skier after dark, $175.30.

Tiffany J. Laszlo, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

James W. Lewis, Lakeville, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Clarence J. Linder, Clayton, seat belt violation, $10.00; speeding, $200.50.

Jeffery A. Luoma, Clayton, speeding, $175.30.

Paul D. Marsh, Star Prairie, operating auto repair business without permit, not guilty plea.

Guy A. McCarty, Frederic, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Aiden L. McConnell, Dresser, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Patrick W. McGarrah, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea.

McKenzie A. McGraw, Hudson, cliff jumping, $150.10.

Jerry L. Merrell, Blaine, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Jeffrey J. Misencik, Apple Valley, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea.

Tracy L. Mullin, Willmar, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

William S. Nelson, Wauwatosa, speeding, not guilty plea.

Olivia K. Ogeay, Luck, speeding, $175.30; seat belt violation, $10.00.

Timothy M. Ohern, Annandale, Minn., disorderly conduction, $263.50.

James J. Olzeske, Andover, Minn., speeding, $250.90.

Gary G. Otlo, Luck, fail to stop/improper stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Mithcell C. Paquin, New Richmond, speeding, $175.30.

Seth B. Peterson, No. St. Paul, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea.

Michael D. Place, Deer Park, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

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Arlita A. Ramey, Rice Lake, speeding, $175.30.

Anthony P. Rubasch, Maple Grove, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

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James W. Drabek, Centuria, speeding, $175.30.

Jason A. Draves, Milltown, failure to keep vehicle under control, drink open intoxicants, failure to notify police of accident, fail to stop/improper stop at stop sign, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, not guilty pleas.

James W. Drill, New Richmond, speeding, $200.50.

Debra A. Finch, Dresser, deviation from designated lane, failure to keep vehicle under control, not guilty pleas.

Justin K. Forster, Luck, speeding, not guilty plea.

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Christoper G. Glonek, Grantsburg, operating while revoked, $200.50.

Bernardo M. Gomez, Goodhue, Minn., fish without license, $192.50.

Feliciano M. Gomez, Zumbrota, Minn., fish without license, $192.50.

Lindsey M. Graff, Rice Lake, speeding, $250.90.

Charles H. Greydanus, Osceola, seat belt violation, filed only.

Jessica L. Griggs, Fargo, N.D., fish without license, $192.50.

Maren M. Hanson, Eden Prairie, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Molly Harnden, Aurora, Minn., possess marijuana, $263.50.

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Keven A. Hougdahl, Milltown, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Elizabeth Hunter, Forest Lake, Minn., possess marijuana, $263.50.

James B. Wilson, St. Croix Falls, vehicle equipment violations, group 3, $175.30.

Charles F. Jasperson, Star Prairie, failure to stop at stop sign, $175.30, hit and run – property adjacent to highway, $263.50.

Daniel J. Jeska, Somerset, speeding, not guilty plea.

Kevin A. Johnson, Barron, nonregistration of other vehicle, $263.80.

Nicholas R. Johnson, Oakdale, Minn., fish without license, $192.70.

Patrick G. Jones, Clayton, speeding, not guilty plea.

Douglas M. Julik, Taylors Falls, Minn., operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

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Angela M. Anderson, Cumberland, speeding, $250.90.

Jeffrey A. Anderson, St. Croix Falls, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Nathan E. Anderson, Osceola, speeding, $175.30.

Zenryu D. Anderson, Burnsville, Minn., fail to stop at stop sign, $175.30.

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Jamie C. Baer, Forest Lake, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Michael D. Barnes, Pine Bluff, Ariz., interstate record of duty status, $263.50.

Cherese L. Beckstrom, Big Lake, Minn., speeding, $250.90.

Angela D. Berg, Cumberland, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Kevin A. Berry, Grantsburg, speeding, $175.30.

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Andrew J. Bohmbach, Hudson, failure to notify police of accident, $263.50.

Kyle R. Bottolfson, Grantsburg, speeding, $200.50.

Sarah C. Browske, Oakdale, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Carl E. Carpenter, Shoreview, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Holly L. Case, Amery, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, $200.50.

Sarah M. Casper, Eau Claire, speeding, $175.30.

Michael R. Castorena, Centuria, jet ski-operate without floatation device, $162.70.

Alexa R. Cloutier, Osceola, failure to stop at stop sign, not guilty plea.

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Joshua R. Cunnien, Amery, speeding, not guilty plea.

Chase M. Cuno, New Richmond, speeding, $175.30.

Devin W. Curley, Byron, Minn., inattentive driving, $195.90.

Lori J. Damkaer, Lake Elmo, Minn., operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00; speeding, $175.30.

Joshua R. Dardine, Hudson, cliff jumping, $150.10.

Brandon L. Darnell, Cushing, speeding, $175.30.

Yonis Y. Daud, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea.

Levi W. Davis, Menomonie, fish without license, $182.70.

John C. Delang, New Bedford, Mass., speeding, $175.30.

Leroy W. De Meules, Luck, operating while revoked, $200.50.

Katherine W. Dennis, Lake Elmo, Minn., speeding, $295.00.

Adam Deutschmann, Minneapolis, Minn., possess marijuana, $263.50.

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Restore the Hope

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NEWS SECTION - A - PAGE 17

Faith’s Lodge • Danbury

Hundreds gathered on the grounds of Faith’s Lodge retreat center near Danbury last Saturday, Sept. 17, to plant a tree in honor or in memory of a special child in their life.

Faith’s Lodge replants and recovers

State Farm donates $10,000 to the cause

DANBURY - Hundreds took part in a Restore the Hope open house held Saturday morning, Sept. 17, at Faith’s Lodge.

They were there to plant a tree in honor or in memory of a special child in their life in turn relandscaping the grounds of the lodge which lost numerous trees in the July 1 storm.

Faith’s Lodge provides a place where parents and families facing the serious illness or death of a child can retreat to reflect on the past, renew strength for the present and build hope for the future. It provides a peaceful escape for families to refresh their minds and spirits while spending times with others who understand what they are experiencing.

The lodge is the creation of Mark and Susan Lacek, a Minneapolis couple who found solace in the north woods after their first child was delivered stillborn in 2000.

They named her Faith, they said, as a reminder of what they would need to endure their loss. They stayed at a cabin and used the healing powers of the stillness and beauty of the outdoors to begin their healing process.

Since they opened Faith’s Lodge in July of 2007, the Laceks have seen more than 800 families use the facility, the only one of its kind in the United States, recognized on the “TODAY Show” as a national leader in healing retreats.

Saturday’s open house offered families the opportunity to become a lasting part of the retreat by purchasing and planting a tree on the grounds of the lodge. The July 1 storm, which produced 100-mph straight-line winds, did only minor damage to the main building but toppled thousands of trees on the 80 acres sur-

Susan Lacek, co-founder of Faith’s Lodge with husband Mark, welcomed hundreds to the Restore the Hope open house in a brief ceremony preceding the planting of trees. rounding the lodge.

More information on the retreat can be found at www.faithslodge.org. - Gary King, with submitted information

Longtime area pastor Steve Ward spoke to those gathered at Faith’s Lodge on Saturday, saying he supported the Laceks’ vision for the lodge from its earliest days, seeing the beauty in its purpose then and today, realizing the beauty in its future as a healing center. He said a prayer during the opening ceremony of the special day.

LEFT: The Ben and Angel Dodds family of Frederic were among families planting trees on Saturday.

RIGHT: Saturday’s open house offered families the opportunity to become a lasting part of the retreat by purchasing and planting a tree on the grounds of the lodge.

A check for $10,000 from State Farm was presented to Susan and Mark Lacek, owners and operators of Faith’s Lodge. Presenting the money for the State Farm Heartland Zone was Frederic State Farm agent Corey Arnold (R). “The damage from the storm on the Fourth of July weekend left in its path lots of damage for so many of our clients and neighbors in Burnett and Polk counties,” Arnold said. “It’s my pleasure to present this money in hopes of beginning the healing process from that storm.”

Photos by Sandra King

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Kalmoe inching closer to summer games in London Olympic rower takes silver at World Championships in Slovenia

St. Croix Falls graduate Megan Kalmoe, (far right) celebrates with teammates after winning the silver medal at the World Rowing Championships at Lake Bled, Slovenia in early September. – Photos submitted the 2009 rowing season, Tomek suffered a chronic injury, as well as a broken rib and was forced to take extended time off.

That’s when Kalmoe decided to start competing in the quadruple sculls events.

Kalmoe says she’s stronger and faster than she’s ever been despite a few setbacks leading up to 2012. She says injuries, frustrating moments beyond her control and not getting the results she’s wanted have made things difficult.

“Having come through those, and having learned how to deal with them, I definitely feel like at this point, ‘What else can possibly go wrong that I’m not ready to deal with?’” Kalmoe said.

At the same time, Kalmoe is thankful that she’s had time to learn from her past experiences in both success and failure.

Megan Kalmoe, (center) along with her dad Dean Kalmoe and mom, Mary Martin pose with World Championship T-shirts designed by Megan. Both Dean and Mary cheered proudly for their daughter at Lake Bled, Slovenia.

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Megan Kalmoe, (far right) and teammates prepare for the World Championships race on Lake Bled, Slovenia.

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••• MOORHEAD, Minn. – Former Grantsburg athlete Annie Palmquist helped the Minnesota State Moorhead University Volleyball team to a 2-0 conference record with a win over Bemidji State on Friday, Sept. 16.

Palmquist has the second most kills among all hitters in the early part of the season, including a team-leading 10 kills against the Beavers, where she recorded an impressive .588 hitting percentage to go along with it.

Palmquist is listed Annie Palmquist as a freshman outside hitter for the Dragons this season, who are currently 4-6 overall on the season. They are 2-1 in the conference after a loss at the University of Minnesota Duluth on Saturday, Sept. 17. Palmquist is in her second season with the Dragons, after being medically redshirted during her freshman season. – Marty Seeger with information from www.msumdragons.com ••• ST. PAUL, Minn. – 2010 St. Croix Falls graduate Matt Vold attended St. Cloud State University before transfering to Division 2, Concordia University during the spring of 2011. In preparation for the 2012, season, and after redshirting with Concordia in the spring due to NSIC transfer rules, Vold is getting a start to his collegiate career during this year’s fall baseball league. Vold is Matt Vold catching, playing center field and a right-handed pitcher for the Golden Bears, where he has a bright future. During his senior season with the Saints, Vold batted .484. – Marty Seeger ••• SIREN – Siren Ballpark is hosting a Pepsi/NFL and Knights of Columbus Punt, Pass and Kick contest on the east field on Saturday, Sept. 24, beginning at 11 a.m. Boys and girls age 8-12 can compete in the Knights of Columbus contest, and ages 6-15 can compete in the Pepsi/NFL contests. Eligible participants can compete in both contests.

Entry forms can be filled out on the day of the contest. More information can be found at www.sirenballpark.net, by e-mailing mmurphy@sirentel.net or by calling 715-349-5233 or 715-491-5798. – Marty Seeger ••• LEADER LAND – The Boyceville at Unity homecoming football game is being broadcast on 104.9 FM on Saturday, Sept. 24, beginning at 2 p.m.

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by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – With the Summer Olympic games set for London, England in July 2012, St. Croix Falls graduate and 2008 Olympian Megan Kalmoe is amazed at how the time has flown by.

“Some of us who have gone to Beijing, have sort of been reminiscing just because there’s so little time left before London,” said Kalmoe, not long after winning the silver medal in the quadruple sculls event (boat with four rowers) at the World Rowing Championships held at Lake Bled, Slovenia, in early September. They lost to Germany by just 1.53 seconds, but qualified the boat for the 2012 Summer Olympics.

During the 2008 games in Beijing, Kalmoe and teammate Ellen Tomek earned their way to the finals in the women’s double scull event, (boat with only two rowers) and just missed the podium with a fifth-place finish. But after

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Saints finish strong against the Pirates St. Croix Falls 38, Grantsburg 14

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – The first half was a thriller, but the Saints proved stronger in the second half and pulled away from the visiting Grantsburg Pirates, for a 38-14 win on Friday, Sept. 16.

The Pirates stifled an early Saints drive with a fumble recovery, which later led to a 1-yard scoring plunge by Cody Benedict. The conversion failed, but the Pirates were spooled up against a strong Saints squad.

St. Croix Falls got back in the groove with a defensive gem at 8:57 in the second quarter, when the Saints Zarek Kubesh recovered a Pirate fumble in the end zone for a tying score. Their conversion also failed, keeping it tied at 6-6.

Grantsburg got a roll going, and then scored on a 21-yard Daniel Larsen pass to Nolan Hanson, with a successful twopoint conversion at 4:29 in the second quarter.

The game seemed as close as possible after the Saints Ben Clausen turned a few good blocks into a 27-yard score at 8:50 in the third quarter.

Jake Rademacher (No. 28) rumbled 17 yards for a score against the Pirates in the fourth quarter, sealing a win. – Photos by Greg Marsten

St. Croix Falls senior Alex Bertram broke loose for yardage against the Pirates.

That was about when the Saints got back on track and returned to the driver’s seat, scoring 24 unanswered points, including another Clausen score from 6 yards out, and then back-to-back Jake Rademacher scores to seal the win 38-14.

St. Croix Falls was strong on the ground, with solid line work and 27 first downs, almost double the Pirates total.

The Saints also owned the ground, with over 414 yards of yardage, including 176 from Jake Rademacher and another 129

from Ben Clausen.

Grantsburg couldn’t reach 100 yards total of ground yardage, but was stronger than the Saints in the air, with Larsen going 8-14 for 146 yards.

The intraconference match let St. Croix Falls move to 4-1 overall, and 2-1 in Large Lakeland play. Grantsburg is now 1-1 in conference action, and 1-4 overall. The Pirates host Cameron this coming Friday, Sept. 23, while the Saints travel to Webster to take on the Tigers.

Siren boys crush the Cats Siren 60, Birchwood 22

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer SIREN – The Siren Dragons had little trouble dispatching the struggling Birchwood Bobcats before a home crowd on Friday, Sept. 16, winning 60-22 in the Small Lakeland Conference battle that was also a chance for some of the Dragons to have career nights.

Siren has been slowly rolling up their wins and ramping up their performance in recent weeks, becoming a true competi-

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tor and a solid playoff contender as the season rolls along.

The Dragons were never threatened, and the Siren backfield even made some news with Evan Oachs, who racked up 27 carries for 250 yards and a school record of seven touchdowns.

But it wasn’t just

Siren's passing offense added yardage and set up touchdowns. Here Murdock Smith sets to pass as Evan Oachs (No. 24) provides protection and John D’Jock (far left) cuts across to receive the pass. – Photos by Carl Heidel

Birchwood's offense was erratic, but it was enough to challenge and bother the Siren defense. Siren defenders prepare to take down a Birchwood runner.

the Oachs show, as Caleb Mulroy added another 64 yards on 16 carries and Murdock Smith added 40 yards on six attempts.

The Dragons also scored in the air, with Andrew Brown adding three receptions for 53 yards and a touchdown.

“Defensively, we again had a large contingent of players who contributed,” stated Dragon head coach Bill Hoefler, who noted the Birchwood quarterback kept their defense running all night as “he was very elusive.”

Notables on Siren defense had Shay Johnson getting three sacks and a safety; Reuben Mixsooke had eight tackles and an interception; Oachs had 10 tackles; and

Andrew Brown and John D’Jock also had interceptions for the Dragons.

“We still have to keep trying to improve both offensively and defensively each week if we are to make the playoffs,” Hoefler said. “That is the mental side us coaches are trying to instill in these kids. It is theirs to lose.”

With the win, Siren moves to 2-2 in the Small Lakeland Conference, and 3-2 overall. They have a real battle coming this Friday, Sept. 23, with a road trip to take on the Evergreens of Northwood/Solon Springs, who have a solid 4-1 record.

But if the Dragons can dominate like they did last week, the ‘Greens may have their hands full.

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Luck takes a big win from Turtle Lake Keep playoff hopes alive Luck 33, Turtle Lake 16

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer LUCK – Despite a slew of injuries facing both teams on Friday, Sept. 16, neither Turtle Lake or Luck appeared to show any weaknesses on the field as they battled in what was a key conference game for the Cardinals, who kept their playoff hopes alive with a convincing win.

After two difficult conference losses by only a touchdown, the Cardinals picked up a confidence booster heading into the home stretch, which features just three more conference games.

Luck got things rolling early by forcing a Turtle Lake punt and converting a fourth-and-three play inside the Lakers 40-yard line, which eventually led to the Cardinals first touchdown. Karsten Petersen, who assumed the role of quarterback, ran it in 10 yards for the score and gave the Cards a 7-0 lead. However, the

Kyle Hunter puts pressure on Turtle Lake quarterback John Lahti.

Jake LaDuke breaks free from a Turtle Lake defender during a big win over Turtle Lake on Friday, Sept. 16. – Photos by Marty Seeger Lakers answered back with 4:53 remaining in the first quarter on a 63-yard run by Nick Herzan.

It wasn’t long after the score that Luck responded as Ben Kufalk, who had 181 yards on 14 carries and a touchdown, had a big gain across midfield. It helped set up a 19-yard touchdown run by Jake LaDuke, who had 39 yards on nine carries and two touchdowns in the game.

In Turtle Lake’s next possession, the Luck defense stepped up big when Kyle Hunter knocked a ball loose to force a fourth down and 22 to go, which helped end the first quarter.

Midway through the second quarter, Hunter Wilson picked off a Turtle Lake pass, but the Cards couldn’t capitalize on the turnover. More defense ensued, however, as Kyle Hunter had a big sack for a loss of 9 yards for the Lakers, but on the next play, John Lahti caught a 40-yard pass play for the Lakers, and eventually helped set the Lakers up for the score just before the first half ended on a 2-yard run.

Trailing 16-13 heading into the second half, the Cardinals couldn’t get much done offensively as the Lakers had possession for much of the third quarter. Then

Luck regained possession and moved the ball nicely, including a 37-yard run by Kufalk that was stopped by a shoestring tackle. Moments later, Petersen ran it down to the 20-yard line on an 18-yard gain, and LaDuke punched it through the end zone on a 9-yard run with 9:11 left in the fourth quarter.

Just two minutes later, the Cardinals scored again when they had Turtle Lake backed inside their own 30-yard line, and a high snap on a punting attempt was fumbled and recovered by the Cardinals.

Kufalk scored on the next play on an 11yard run to deliver a dagger to the Lakers defense.

On the Lakers next possession, Hunter Wilson delivered a big stop on third and one, and the Cards delivered in their next possession on an amazing 53-yard run by Kufalk, who set up a Petersen 1-yard run on the next play to give the Cards a muchneeded 33-16 victory.

The Cardinals will be traveling to Bruce this Friday, Sept. 23, with the game beginning at 7 p.m.

Luck quarterback Karsten Peterson scores untouched early in the game.

Ben Kufalk sprints hard toward the end zone in the first quarter.

Webster has a tough time with the Comets Cameron 54, Webster 15

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer CAMERON – The Webster Tigers had a hard time reining in the Cameron Comets on Friday, Sept. 16, on the road, falling by a 54-15 final.

Cameron was coming off a stunning, last-second loss to Unity the week prior, so they were primed to get back on track.

Webster, on the other hand, has had a

tough time getting momentum and keeping it this year, and were hoping to get their confidence back.

The Comets drew first blood, and they did it early, racking up two scores in the first two minutes before the Tigers were able to find the end zone on a 10-yard Anthony Dietmeier run. He also added a two-point conversion to make it 16-8.

The Cameron defense was able to keep the Tigers at bay again until the third frame, when Anthony Dietmeier again

Aaron Dietmeier of Webster tries to find room to run as Dillon Reeder provides a block against the Comets. – Photos by Mark Bell, Barron News-Shield

The Comets were relentless on defense in the second half against the Tigers last Friday, Sept. 16, in Cameron.

scored on a rumble through the line, this time from 11 yards out.

That would be all the Webster boys could wring out of the stingy Comet defense, while the Cameron offense continued to roll up several scores, on their way to a 54-15 final.

Notables for the Tigers included 137 yards on 18 carries for Anthony Dietmeier, with Austin Bork adding 51 yards to the cause. Passing was an issue, and the Comet defense was stringent, allowing just five for nine completions, for 70 Tiger

yards. The Tigers also had issues with fumbles, and lost four of their seven miscues, which gave the Comets a real field position advantage.

Webster falls to 0-3 in Large Lakeland play, with a 1-4 overall record. They have their work cut out for themthis Friday, Sept. 23, as they host the rejuvenated St. Croix Falls Saints in a conference match.

Cameron moves to 2-1 in conference play, and 3-2 overall.

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Cardinals keep Tigers in check Pirates remain undefeated, Unity drops Dragons Luck 3, Webster 0

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer LUCK – The Luck Cardinals rolled in the first set and did much the same in the next two as they downed the visiting Webster girls on Tuesday, Sept. 20, by a dominating 3-0 run.

Luck pulled away early in the first set, charging ahead and finishing strong with a 25-7 final.

The Cardinals pulled a repeat in the second set, going ahead by a wide margin and staying there, finishing on top by a 2513 final score.

The final set was closer for a spell, but the Tigers seemed to get somewhat frustrated as the third set wore on, and the Cardinals capitalized, winning by a 25-13 score again, and taking the West Lakeland Conference contest by a 3-0 final.

The Tigers will have a chance at redemption against the Cards on the season finale Friday, Oct. 14, before their home crowd. Webster is now 2-4 in conference, and 3-5 overall. They have a week off before traveling to St. Croix Falls next Tuesday.

Luck is on a roll of late, and is now 5-1 in conference play, and 15-4 overall. They are facing the one local squad that has bested them this season in Grantsburg on Thursday, in what promises to be a dandy.

Notables for the Cardinals include 14 kills for Bella Nelson, and 10 more for Camille Marsten. Ashley Dexter, Taylor Joy and Jenni Holdt each had two kills.

Jaimee Buck led with five aces, followed

by Taylor Joy and Tessa Clemenson with three each. Nelson, Hannah Karl and Holdt each had a pair of aces. Dexter and Nelson each had a pair of blocks, as well.

Nelson also led with 17 digs, followed

by Buck with eight, and Joy, Marsten and Clemenson with six digs each.

Webster stats were not available at press time.

Grantsburg 3, Frederic 0 GRANTSBURG – The Pirates volleyball team took care of business against the Vikings on Tuesday, Sept. 20, and remained undefeated heading into their

Luck freshman Angela Gore hits a shot against the Tiger blockers.

Webster's Christine Weis (No. 9) and Gabby Schiller (No. 12) work in tandem on a set. – Photos by Greg Marsten

Luck sophomore Camille Marsten (No. 12) gets a kill against the Tigers.

Morrin to be inducted into UW-Superior Hall of Fame

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – 1985 UW-Superior graduate and legendary Grantsburg volleyball coach Bill Morrin will be inducted into the UW-Superior Athletics Hall of Fame during an induction ceremony to be held on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Morrin is being inducted as a recipient of the Mertz Mortorelli Coach Achievement Award, and for good reason. Over the course of his 29 years of coaching, Morrin has spent 25 of them in Grantsburg, where they’ve notched 27 conference titles, and 22 straight in that span. He has led the volleyball team to 23 regional titles, 14 sectional titles and five runnerup finishes at the state tournament, and state champions four times.

In 2010, Morrin was named National High School Coach of the Year by the

Bill Morrin

American Volleyball Coaches Association, and was a recipient of the Sally Pfund Memorial Award as well. Morrin also coached at Washburn High School and Webster High School, and produced an overall coaching record of 841-84.

Morrin was nominated by Mark and Cheryl Smith of

Grantsburg.

The induction ceremony is open to the public. For more information on this event, please contact the UW-Superior Alumni Association at 715-394-8452.

– with information from UW-Superior

match against the Luck Cardinals this Thursday, Sept. 22, in Grantsburg.

The Pirates took all three sets from the Vikings 25-12, 25-16 and 25-8. Carly Larson led the team with 12 kills, followed by Nikki Ticknor’s 10, Sam Schwieger’s nine and Gab Witzany’s eight. Grace Corbin went 15/15 in serves with four aces, Ticknor 21/21 with seven aces and Larson 7/7. Kylie Pewe had 20 assists.

“Frederic is a very powerful offensive team, so we knew we had to take them out of system so they wouldn’t play ‘hitting lines’ against us,” said Pirates coach Deb Allaman-Johnson, adding that she

was pleased with the team’s powerful serves, and team high 17 aces.

“If we appeared to be out of step at times, it was my fault. I used subs in all three sets, so the kids were constantly adjusting to a new group. They handled it pretty well,” Allaman-Johnson said.

Corissa Schmidt led the Vikings with seven kills, followed by Maria Miller with five. Autumn Schmidt had seven assists, and Corissa Schmidt had 12 digs, followed by Mya Rivera with 10 digs. Miller had seven digs and Kendra Mossey had six. – Marty Seeger

Girls golfers prepare for conference meet Luck/Unity trio continues to improve

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer LADYSMITH – The Luck/Unity golf team, which consists of Avery Steen, Megan Bartylla and Tina Lennartson, continue to improve at just the right time as the playoff season is nearing closer. At press time, golfers were competing at the Barron Golf Course on Wednesday, Sept.

21 for the Middle Border Conference Meet. Golf teams will be heading to Chetek this Thursday, Sept. 22, before

preparing for the regional meet in Amery on Wednesday, Sept. 28.

On Monday, Sept. 19, Luck/Unity traveled to Ladysmith and Steen finished with a score of 43, tying for first place overall.

“This was the first time playing this course for all the girls and there was some tricky holes. Avery’s approach shots were too going too long and that’s what got her into trouble,” said coach Ron Steen.

Megan Bartylla shot a 67 on the day and continues to improve, while Lennartson shot a 74 and is improving as well. Steen has been impressed with the girls positive attitudes during practice and on the course.

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Saints take three from Siren Pirates roll over Webster, face Luck this Thursday St. Croix Falls 3, Siren 0

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – The Siren Dragons volleyball team made it look interesting on Thursday, Sept. 15, when they appeared to be taking game one away from the Saints. The Dragons led much of the way, and were up 15-10 at one point, but the Saints settled into their roles and came back with authority, winning 25-20, 25-18 and 25-15.

The Dragons are still looking for that elusive match win, and the Saints moved to 2-3 in the conference with their win over Siren. No game stats were available at press time from St. Croix Falls or Siren.

Grantsburg 3, Webster 0 GRANTSBURG – The Grantsburg Pirates tore up the court on Thursday, Sept.

15, against Webster, preserving their perfect conference and overall record.

Despite a couple of team illnesses, the Pirates compiled a .507 hitting percentage and missed just three serves on the night.

“Crisp. Clean. Crazy. That sums up my view of the match against Webster. For much of the night, the Pirates played pretty, pretty volleyball. Precise passing, sweet sets, and kickin’ kills were the norm,” said Pirates coach Deb AllamanJohnson.

The Pirates won handily in three sets by scores of 25-6, 25-11 and 25-15.

“In the second and third sets, I had a lot of opportunity to let everyone play and that’s when things got a little crazy. The second set went fairly smoothly, with a few mistakes here and there, but a lot of solid play from the subs, including a string of eight serves by middle blocker Stacey McKenzie and some big digs by Ellie Corbin,” Allaman-Johnson said.

Nikki Ticknor led the team with 11 kills and a .688 percentage, while Sam Schwieger had eight, (.438); Gab Witzany, six, (.500); Carly Larson, five, (.556); Breanna Fickbohm, three, (.600); Kylie Pewe, two, (.667); and Stacey McKenzie, two (.500).

Pewe had five ace serves, while Schwieger had four and Ticknor added three.

“Kylie and Carly’s setting was particularly hot, and they combined for 28 assists.

Although we didn’t score a lot on block kills, again due to Webster’s excellent hitter coverage, we did have Kylie, Carly, and RuthAnn in on about four deflections each. That is substantial,” Allaman-Johnson said.

The Pirates will be hosting conference contender, Luck, this Thursday, Sept. 22, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Kalmoe/continued ally, they want to qualify as early as possible. Kalmoe said that given the U.S. track record in the quadruple sculls event, or sculling events in general, she didn’t think many expected them to finish so well.

“I think we were able to surprise ourselves, first and foremost, which is just incredible, and also I think our coaches were even a little bit surprised and the rest of the field,” she said.

Not all boats from the U.S. were able to qualify for the Olympics at the World Championships, and Kalmoe pointed out that it’s only the boat that has qualified for the Olympics, but it hasn’t been decided yet who those four athletes will be.

“Basically there are seven parking spots in London that were up for grabs this year, but we don’t know who’s going to be in the car,” explained Kalmoe.

Everyone on the U.S. team must earn their seat, so every year they need to keep doing what they do best and continue to

Siren's Brittany Coulter digs the ball as teammates Abigail Mitchell and Carly Good look on.

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Saints sophomore Jessica Rademacher gets a solid hit on the ball against Siren on Thursday, Sept. 15. St. Croix Falls won handily in three games. – Photo by Marty Seeger Luck 3, Unity 0 BALSAM LAKE – The Luck Cardinals never trailed as they swept Unity in volleyball, 3-0, on Thursday, Sept. 15. Although the Eagles tied Luck several times, they could not take a lead in the West Lakeland Conference match.

The Cards had little trouble dispatching the Eagles in the first set, dominating solidly and winning by a 25-9 final.

The second set proved to be a dandy, as the Eagles came back and tied the Cards three times after trailing, but each time Luck responded in kind and retook the lead. Both squads went the extra mile to make several dynamic saves, but Luck prevailed by a 25-19 final.

Luck took an early lead in the third set, but the Eagles tied again, and then tied them again in a few points, but could not get over the hump. The Cards were able to stay on top and won, 25-17, for a threeset sweep.

Notables and stats were not available for either squad. – Greg Marsten try to get faster every time. Although Kalmoe admits that rowing is the same no matter which boat you’re in, going from two rowers to four can add a new dynamic. She says you can get away with certain personality kinks with just one other rower, but you need to be more sensitive with a bigger group.

“We are really lucky this summer with our boat, with our personalities, things like that,” said Kalmoe.

The races, which are 2,000 meters long, are also a lot faster, and Kalmoe said that it makes the race more exciting.

The home stretch Kalmoe was on a visit home with family and friends last week before heading back to Princeton on Monday, Sept. 19, to meet back with the rowing team and teammates, where a bit of uncertainty waits.

Not all of the boats from the U.S. were able to qualify, as opposed to the year leading up to the 2008 games, so the approach is likely to change in how teams and individuals are organized.

Cardinal Ashley Dexter (No. 11) goes for a kill against the Eagles. – Photo by Greg Marsten “We don’t actually know what the plan for this year is going to be as far as groups or training camps or dates or anything,” Kalmoe said, but added that she’s keeping an open mind, and will continue to train for another chance at the 2012 Olympics in London.

Their next event will likely be in early November during the fall speed order.

This is typically a selection event, and long-distance singles race to see how individuals stack up against each other.

In relation to the previous rowing seasons, this year will be a lot shorter due to the July start of the Olympics in 2012.

Kalmoe said the team usually peaks in September.

“Before we know it, it’s going to be summer,” Kalmoe said.

To watch Kalmoe during the World Championships race, visit row2k.com, or to see articles and photos visit worklrowing.com, or visit rowing.teamusa.org.

Kalmoe also has a blog that can be found at megankalmoe.com.

A picturesque castle is just part of the beauty that can be seen on Lake Bled, Slovenia. – Photo submitted

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Kaphing dominates Final Showdown

Broty nabs second UMSS win

by Terry Lehnertz and Greg Parent ST. CROIX FALLS – Summertime temperatures ended abruptly for racers and fans at St. Croix Valley Raceway for their mid-September Final Showdown event. Since reopening in late July, race teams have slowly been trickling back to the historic quarter-mile oval, and with several area tracks not in action over the weekend, car counts continued their upward trend despite the chilly conditions. In addition to the weekly classes of Future Fours, Pure Stocks and Traditional Sprint Cars, the Northern Vintage Stockcar Racers were on hand once again.

Feature racing for the first of the twonight affair started with the Future Fours. Track favorites Kyle Dahlheimer and Ben Kaphing led the 12-car field to Shaun Cimfl’s green flag, with Kaphing grabbing the early advantage heading into the first turn. Kaphing, already with a pair of wins this season, looked strong out front and left the tighter racing to drivers behind him. Dahlheimer held down the second spot for eight laps before finally yielding to Eric Schultz. At that same time, Jesse Tripp interjected himself into the battle for third, as the trio would battle throughout. Kaphing went on to collect his third win of the summer ahead of Schultz, Tripp, Dahlheimer and Damon Roberts.

Next to attack the quarter mile were the Pure Stocks, with a front row consisting of Mike Schnider and Tony DuBois. DuBois set the early pace with Jay Folz giving chase along with two-time winner Krysta Swearingen and Kyle Hallin. After a midrace caution, Folz slipped by DuBois on the restart and held on to the top spot for the remaining laps. DuBois stayed in front of Swearingen at the final checkers, followed by Chad Eastman and Steve Baker.

The Northern Vintage Stockcar Racers were back at the track for the second time, with wins going to Sonny VanWilgen in the Full Bodied division and Ricci Lipinski in the Super Modifieds.

Night number one of the Final Showdown wrapped up with the UMSS Traditional Sprint cars. Tommy Kamrath and former track champion Kevin Bradwell brought the six wingless sprinters to the opening green. Kamrath immediately shot to the point with third-starting Rob Caho Jr. in tow. By lap two, Bradwell had worked around Caho, with whom he’d battle the entire distance. While Kamrath was setting the pace, Caho continued to hound Bradwell to reclaim second. On lap 12, Caho finally worked back to the runner-up spot, only to relinquish it again the very next circuit. At the stripe it was a green-to-checkers victory for Kamrath, followed by Bradwell, Caho, Aaron Wisch, Brad Nelson and Jack Clark.

Johnny Parsons III was unable to start the main event.

On the second night of the Final Showdown, it was once again the Future Fours starting off feature action and once again it was the Kaphing show. Kaphing redrew the pole starting position after winning his

Ben Kaphing went on to collect his third win of the summer in a 12-car field. – Photo by Stan Meissner heat race and he cruised to his third consecutive feature win. And just like the previous night, Tripp and Dahlheimer were battling for position behind the leader, and Saturday saw Tripp with the advantage yet again. In a caution-free race, Kaphing grabbed his fourth feature win ahead of Tripp, Dahlheimer, Chris Rick and Damon Roberts.

In Pure Stock competition, the winner didn’t have such an easy task. Secondheat race winner DuBois and Friday night’s winner Folz paced the field to green and DuBois led the first lap, looking to garner his second win of the summer.

But on lap two, Folz shot to the front and immediately stretched his lead. Meanwhile, Jason Havel was making quick work of the field from his midpack starting position. Havel darted to fourth on the opening lap and shot up to second by lap four. By that time Folz had a several-car-length advantage. Havel began reeling in the leader, little by little, on each lap. With less than a handful of laps remaining, Havel had caught Folz and was applying pressure, but each challenge was answered by Folz as he maintained the lead. Heading into the final turn of the final lap, Havel pulled even with Folz and the pair dragraced to the checkers. At the stripe, by mere inches, Havel finally eked his hot rod to the point, only a few feet in front of the flag stand.

The near photo finish by Havel was the most exciting of the night, just a blink of an eye in front of Folz. Bob Thompson crossed the line third, ahead of DuBois and Justin Rick.

The procedure followed by Kamrath with his UMSS Traditional sprinter was won, race, repeat. After an impressive win on Friday, Kamrath could do no better than fourth in the qualifying heat race on Saturday. But with the benefit of a frontrow start, Kamrath shot to the point during the main event and led the entire distance. As was the case on Friday, Caho and Kevin Bradwell dueled for second with Bradwell winning that battle. The win was the second in a row and third overall for Kamrath with Bradwell, Caho, Cody Hahn, Johnny Parsons and Clark rounding out the field.

Headlining the Final Showdown was the UMSS Sprint Cars and their special

event, Thunder in the Valley, Part 3. The third and final appearance of the season for the Upper Midwest Sprint car Series at the St. Croix Valley Raceway turned out to be a much better evening and end result for Prior Lake, Minn., sprint-car driver Scott Broty. After getting upside down during the August Thunder in the Valley program, Broty returned with a different car and found himself in victory lane following his second UMSS win of the season. A dramatic turn of events 14 laps into the feature race would see the top two cars unable to continue, following a caution. Broty, who had been running a close third at the time, took command of the lead and went on to score the $1,000 win on his wedding anniversary night.

When asked to comment on his chances before racing action got under way for the evening, Broty replied, “If it’s heavy out there tonight, my car is going to like it. I’ll have a good chance to run up front.” Commenting after his second win of the season, Broty recalled his prerace conversation with a smile. “Ron Bernhagen does a great job at preparing the racing surface on this track. Both my car and myself, as a driver, like it when it’s heavy and there is a cushion to lean on. It feels good to pick up my second win of the season. See you at Ogilvie.” Broty currently sits fourth in the championship point standings.

After the usual double round of qualifying races utilized by the UMSS had concluded, a couple of young guns found themselves on the front row for the 20-lap feature race. Rookie Kevin Bradwell and 2010 UMSS Rookie of the Year Jared Goerges brought the field to the green. Goerges immediately raced to the early lead, flying high up on the cushion. Another young driver in his sophomore season in the sprints, Andy Jones, followed Goerges in second at the conclusion of the opening lap. As the laps quickly clicked off under green on the fast quarter-mile dirt oval, Goerges and Jones approached traffic seven laps into the race. At the halfway mark, it was Goerges, Jones, Broty, Brad Barickman and Hahn in the top five.

A spirited battle for the top spot on lap 14 saw Goerges and Jones swap the lead in turns three and four while lapping Tom Nicholl. Jones briefly had the lead, but Go-

erges regained it before they completed the lap. The next lap would prove to be dramatic. As Jones dove low in turn three, and slid up alongside Goerges in turn four, Goerges’ sprinter hopped the cushion and nosed into the turn-four wall. As the caution flew and the cars slowed, Jones suddenly stalled in turn three with an engine failure. Both of the leaders were out of the race, and Broty inherited first place as scoring reverted back to the last fully completed lap. After a quick six-lap dash to the checkers when the green replaced the yellow, Broty earned his first St. Croix Valley Raceway feature victory. Barickman stayed close and made a bid for the lead following the restart, but the talented Richfield racer had to settle for second. Defending UMSS champion Hahn rode home in third ahead of Joseph Kouba in fourth. In his first-ever sprint-car race, Chad Cummings from Menomonie drove the TW Motorsports sprinter to an impressive fifth-place finish. Vintage Car features were won by Joe L’Allier and Mike Bjorklund.

Only one event remains on the St. Croix Valley Raceway calendar. Saturday, Oct. 1, the track will host the Trick ‘r Treat Enduro. In addition to the $5,000 winner’s share of the enduro purse, the event will also feature AWF Wrestling, stunts by Clay “The Wildman” Gallagher, and candy and trick or treating for the kids. Kids are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes for trick-or-treating on the track after the races. Opening bell for the wrestling is scheduled for 3 p.m., with racing and trick-or-treating to follow.

Race Summary: Friday, Sept. 16 Future Fours: Ben Kaphing, Eric Schultz, Jesse Tripp, Kyle Dahlheimer, Damon Roberts, Brent Voeltz, Brad Johnson, Brandon Opsdahl, Duke Tucker, Nick Axelsen, Dylan Roberts and Bob Carver Jr. Pure Stocks: Jay Folz, Tony DuBois, Krysta Swearingen, Chad Eastman, Steve Baker, Jon Wigchers, Mike Olson, Brandon Davis, Kyle Hallin, Greg Hallin, Erica Doriott, Dennis Stordahl, Jason Havel, Bob Thompson, Justin Rick, Mike Schnider and Dustin Doughty. UMSS Traditional Sprints: Tom Kamrath, Kevin Bradwell, Rob Caho Jr., Aaron Wisch, Brad Nelson, Jack Clark, Johnny Parsons.

Race Summary: Friday, Sept. 17 Future Fours: Ben Kaphing, Jesse Tripp, Kyle Dahlheimer, Chris Rick, Damon Roberts, Dylan Roberts. Brandon Opstahl, Derek Reding, Hope Tucker and Steve Sutton. Pure Stocks: Jason Havel, Jay Folz, Bob Thompson, Tony DuBois, Justin Rick, Mike Olson, Jon Wigchers, Chad Eastman, Steve Baker, Dennis Stordahl, Greg Hallin, Kyle Hallin, Dan Hensel and Brandon Davis. UMSS Traditional Sprints: Tommy Kamrath, Kevin Bradwell, Rob Caho Jr., Cody Hahn, Johnny Parsons and Jack Clark. UMSS Winged Sprints: Scott Broty, Brad Barickman, Cody Hahn, Joseph Kouba, Chad Cummings, Kevin Bradwell, David Craft, Tom Nicholl, Chad Patterson, Andy Jones DNF, Jared Goerges DNF, Joe Kouba DNF and Jerry Richert Jr. DNS.

Unity boys turning into giant killers

Unity 33, Clear Lake 0

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer CLEAR LAKE – Don’t look now, but the Unity Eagles football squad is sitting solo in the catbird seat in the Large Lakeland Conference, going undefeated at 3-0 with a knockout victory on Friday, Sept. 16, against conference rival Clear Lake, 33-0.

Unity started with a screaming wheelie, as senior back Xavier Foeller took the first play from scrimmage 80 yards, rolling into the end zone for a 6-0 lead they would never relinquish.

“The players set the tone with that first offensive play,” Unity head coach Dave

Xavier Foeller

return for a score.

Anderson said. “The offensive line created some huge holes for our running backs.”

Foeller got back into the end zone a few minutes later on a 9-yard rumble for a score.

Unity’s Nate DeSpiegelaere then let the defense get into the act with an interception and a 66-yard

Foeller scored again with 2:32 remaining in the first half, this time from 13 yards out. Clay Peckman converted three of four extra points in the first half, making it 27 as the half ended.

It was clear that Unity was still charged up as they came into the second half, as they kept the previously score-hungry Warriors from scoring all night, while Kyle Sorensen took a 15-yard run into the Warrior end zone, making it 33-0, which stood as the final score.

“Our defense played very physically,” Anderson said. “They were able to keep the usually high-scoring Clear Lake team.”

Unity has become a pleasant surprise, and one of the most exciting squads in the region, with an unblemished conference record to prove it.

The Eagles have a tough match next Saturday for homecoming, beginning with an 11 a.m. parade on Friday in Balsam Lake, culminating with a contest against Boyceville, who is among the best in the Dunn-St. Croix Conference and a 4-1 overall mark, the same as the Eagles overall record.

The Eagles seem to have some real momentum, and if they can keep up their dominating play on both sides of the ball, there may be no limit to how far they can roll.

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Area cross country teams compete in Osceola

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer OSCEOLA – Area cross-country teams continue to improve on their times and the invitational at Osceola on Saturday, Sept. 17, was no exception.

Starting with the Saints runners, the boys took fourth overall out of 14 scoring teams, and the girls placed eighth out of 13 teams. Rashaud Kelash led the Saints again while Alex Frey and Henry Klein were not far behind.

The boys got freshman Mitch Berg back in the lineup after a minor Achilles tendon injury.

“He also dropped almost two full minutes off of his previous time at St. Croix Central. I was happy to see him come back so strong, and I hope he stays healthy and injury free for the rest of the season,” said Saints coach Jennifer Clemins. Chris Eisen also had a great performance as well.

“Chris continues to amaze me. He dropped over a minute and a half off of his time at Cameron to his Rice Lake performance on Tuesday. Then he comes back on Saturday and drops another 40plus seconds off of his time again!”

Clemins said, adding that Eisen put a lot of time in over the summer to improve.

Brendon Gearhart also finished over 30 seconds from a race earlier in the week, and freshman Mark Wampfler dropped over 20 seconds from his time.

There was an extra half-mile added to

the 4K for the girls cross-country teams, but Becky Thayer came in five seconds ahead of her previous time. Erica Bergmann finished 19 seconds, Autumn Erickson 52 seconds, Joleen Gravelle nine seconds, Allie Holmdahl one minute 12 seconds, and Jordan Johnson with a whopping one minute 40 seconds off of their times.

“Allie Holmdahl ran a great race. It was nice to see her get aggressive and surge past many in the crowd. Dropping over a minute off of her time was phenomenal. I hope she continues to stay this mentally tough and earn herself all-conference honors again next month,” Clemins said.

The Osceola invitational held Saturday, Sept. 17, hosted at least 14 scoring teams and nearly 150 competitors in each of the boys and girls events. – Photo submitted

Pirate boys place second Of the six different races throughout the season, Zack Arnold, Jacob Ohnstad or Kyle Roberts managed to finish first on the team at least twice. In Osceola it was Roberts with a time of 16:55, which was a personal best and the first time he’s been able to crack the 17-minute barrier. The Pirates second-place result among 14 scoring teams leaves Unity’s cross-country meet this Thursday, Sept. 22, up for grabs once again.

“It all goes to desire as to who wants it most. The boys again had a fantastic race,” said coach Paul Huskamp.

Daniel Biorn also had a personal best with a time of 17:55.

“We continue to improve our times and even with a tougher course than Rice Lake our times were better. A good sign that they are working hard at practice and are serious about improving their times. We have run against 80 teams this year and only lost to two and that shows the depth of our team,” Huskamp said.

Although the Pirate girls took 13th overall, they are continuing to learn and progress. For many, it is their first year running.

“They will get better as the season progresses,” Huskamp said.

Erickson places fourth overall Webster’s Joey Erickson placed fourth overall among a field of 167 competitors, and led his team to an 11th-place overall finish. He had a time of 16:25, and was edged out of third place by just one second. The top finisher was Cole Hauenstein of Prescott with a time of 16:14.

The Webster girls finished sixth overall with Kally Schiller finishing near the top of nearly 140 competitors in third place.

Schiller had a time of 19:50, and the top finisher, McKenzie Fortier of Osceola, had a time of 19:28. Emma Kelby was second on the Tigers team with a time of 20:26.

Complete race results from the Osceola Invitational can be found at www.accuracetiming.com.

The Grantsburg Pirate boys cross-country team continues to run phenominal as a team this season, including a second place in Osceola.

Rashaud Kelash of St. Croix Falls has done a nice job leading the Saints boys crosscountry team this season.

Kally Schiller has been keeping pace with a successful Webster girls team. – File photos

by Larry Samson unless othewise noted

Vikings suffer first loss in a barn burner Nonconference game a good test for Frederic as Shell Lake awaits Lake Country Lutheran 42, Frederic 39

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer BLACK RIVER FALLS – The Frederic Vikings football team traveled to Black River Falls last Saturday, Sept. 17, to meet the Lake Country Lutheran Lighting, a team located just west of Milwaukee, halfway for a nonconference contest.

By the time this story hits the presses, the Vikings game against the Lightning will be far behind them as they prepare for

a key conference showdown against Shell Lake. Both the Vikings and the Lakers are undefeated in the conference and are wellmatched. The game is in Shell Lake beginning at 7 p.m.

Those who made the journey to Black River Falls last Saturday were treated to an offensive affair as Adam Chenal ran it 70 yards for the score in the first play from scrimmage.

The Lightning answered back with a score of their own to take a 7-6 lead, but the Vikings scored with just a minute remaining in the first quarter on a 4-yard Adam Chenal Waylon Buck run.

Frederic led 12-7 heading in the second quarter, but Lake Country Lutheran commanded much of the second quarter, scoring three unanswered touchdowns, which included a 76-yard run and 33-yard pass play to put them up 28-12. But the Vikings answered back in a big way when Buck connected with Ray Kurkowski on a 24yard pass play with just 14 seconds in the half.

The Vikings played a solid third quarter as they were able to retake the lead when Chenal ran it in for the score on a 24-yard touchdown run with 10:58 remaining in the third quarter. Buck also scored on a 1yard run with 5:46 on the clock.

With a 31-28 lead, the Vikings allowed the Lightning to score twice more in the fourth quarter, on an 11-yard run and 20yard pass play, but Peter Chenal scored for the Vikings with 2:19 to go in the game

on a 4-yard run. The Vikings were never able to get the ball back in the final two minutes of the game, as the Lightning managed to run out the clock.

Adam Chenal had a big game rushing with 169 yards on 13 carries and two touchdowns, followed by Buck’s 93 yards on 21 carries. Peter Chenal also had 54 yards on 16 carries and a touchdown.

Buck passed for 43 yards completing four of 15 passing attempts with one interception.

Bryce Williamson and Garrett Wendelboe each recovered fumbles on defense, and Adam Chenal led the team with 14 tackles, 10 of them being solo tackles.

Buck was in on eight tackles, while Peter Chenal and Dayton Rivera each had seven, Kurkowski and Wendelboe each had four, Chris Schorn had three and David Crandell had two.

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Unity/Luck tennis falls to undefeated Tigers No. 1 singles player Julie Franzel played a solid match as well, despite the loss against a strong opponent.

Bounce back with win over Barron Tuesday, Sept. 20

Unity 4, Barron 3 BALSAM LAKE – The Unity/Luck tennis team bounced back from a loss against New Richmond a week earlier to take a 43 win over Barron on Tuesday, Sept. 20.

Once again, the Unity/Luck singles players dominated their field to help give the team a winning edge, but the Unity/Luck doubles teams put up a fight.

“Our doubles teams have been getting better each match, with increased communication skills and making more successful placement shots. Our singles girls have once again proven too much for our opponents and taking this match tonight as preparation for Osceola on Thursday,” said coach Beth Fogarty.

Singles match winners included Julie Franzel, Anna Ebensperger, Elizabeth Thuerkoff and Sierra Thomfohrda.

New Richmond 5, Unity/Luck 2

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer NEW RICHMOND – The Unity/Luck tennis team had their toughest test of the season by far when they traveled to undefeated New Richmond on Thursday, Sept.

15. The Division 1 Tigers sit alone at the top of the Middle Border Conference, but Unity/Luck managed to get two wins against a respectable team.

“The team played some of their best tennis today and I am very happy and proud of them,” said coach Beth Fogarty.

At the No. 2 singles spot, Anna Ebensperger took two sets against Maggie Earley 6-0, 6-2, and No. 3 singles player, Elizabeth Thuerkoff defeated Heather Halvorsen 6-3, 7-6 (9-7) in the tie break.

“Ebensperger made it look easy in her win against New Richmond, always playing one shot ahead of her opponent,” Fogarty said. “Elizabeth Thuerkoff took her first set 6-3, but had a tough fight to win her second. Thuerkoff has a strong mental game and was able to make her shots work when needed.”

Fogarty also said that Sierra Thomfohrda stepped up her game and managed to take her opponent to three sets and lost a tough one, but showed a lot of improvement. Fogarty mentioned that

A R E A Hackers Lanes

Sunday Afternoon Youth Games Standings: The Bowlers 3, The Dogs 3, Team Hambone 2.5, Gears of War 2, Hi There 2, The Strikers 1.5, The Girls 1, The North 1 Boys games: Jordan Bazey 212, Kyle Hunter 193 and Zach Schmidt 187.

Boys series: Jordan Bazey 500, Kyle Hunter 484, Zach Schmidt 435.

Girls games: Corissa Schmidt 175, Lauren Domagala 139, Julia Owens 131.

Girls series: Corissa Schmidt 481, Lauren Domagala 385, Julia Owens 346.

Team games: The Bowlers 496, Gears of War 451, The Girls 429.

Team series: The Bowlers 1419, Gears of War 1230, The Girls 1226.

Monday Afternoon Senior Mixed Standings: Vultures, Swans, Bears, Eagles, Hummingbirds, Night Hawks, Badgers.

Men’s games: Dennis Bohn (Night Hawks) 228, Bernie Colaizy (Badgers) 211.

Men’s series: Dale Johnson (Vultures) 537, Duane Doolittle (Vultures) 535.

Women’s games: Sandy Bannie (Eagles) 206, Joan Anderson (Night Hawks) 201.

Women’s series: Barbara Austad (Badgers) 528, Marge Traun (Bears) 525.

Team games: Night Hawks 771, Badgers 763.

Team series: Vultures 2132, Marge Traun 2119.

Tuesday Classic Standings: Great Northern Outdoors 18, House of Wood 18, Yellow Lake Lodge 15, Frandson Bank & Trust 13.5, Bottle Shop 9, Pioneer Bar 4.5.

Individual games: Dale Frandsen 249, Ed Bitler 243, Roger Tollander 222, Chris Rowell 222.

Individual series: Ed Bitler 679, Dale Frandsen 641, Chris Rowell 615.

Team games: House of Wood 658, Great Northern Outdoors 627, Bottle Shop 586.

Team series: Great Northern Outdoors 1832, House of Wood 1757, Yellow Lake Lodge 1639.

Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Dale Frandsen 7x=249, Daryl Bazey 6x=220.

Splits converted: 2-10: Alan Hanson. 49: Chris Rowell.

Wednesday Night Early Men’s Standings: Daefflers Quality Meats 7, Cummings Lumber 6, Pioneer Bar 5, Skol Bar 4, Lewis Silo 4, A-1 Machine 4, Larsen Auto Center 1, Bye Team 1.

Individual games: Brett Daeffler (DQM) 237, Don Swanson (CL) 236, Jim Sladky (LS) 234.

Individual series: Brett Daeffler 666, Don Swanson 646, Jim Sladky 605.

Team games: Pioneer Bar 937, Lewis Silo 919, Pioneer Bar 918.

Team series: Pioneer Bar 2637, Daefflers Quality Meats 2547, Cummings Lumber 2526.

Unity/Luck’s Anna Ebensperger returns a tough serve with authority in an earlier match this season. The Unity/Luck tennis team had a solid week of competition, losing to No. 1 New Richmond, but bouncing back with a team win over Barron. – File photo by Marty Seeger

B O W L I N G

Thursday Early Standings: Grindell Law Offices 18.5, Red Iron Studios 18, Wikstrom Construction 15.5, Kinetico 14, Fab Four 12, Daefflers Quality Meats 11, Hell Raisers 9, American Family Siren 6.

Men’s games: Edward Bitler (RIS) 257, Nick Skow (DQM) 231, Blake Douglas (GLO) 210.

Men’s series: Edward Bitler (RIS) 661, Bryce Daeffler (DQM) 576, Dave Hall (HR) 560.

Team games: Daefflers Quality Meats 597, Grindell Law Offices 593, Red Iron Studios 533.

Team series: Daefflers Quality Meats 1657, Grindell Law Offices 1567, American Family Siren 1554.

Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Nick Skow 5x = 231, Ed Bitler 5x = 257.

Games 50 or more above avg.: Ed Bitler 251 (+86).

Splits converted: 2-7-10: Jim Wikstrom.

5-10: Jim Wikstrom.

Thursday Late Standings: Fisk Trucking 5, Hog Wild BBQ & Grill 4, Stotz & Company 4, Hansen Farms Inc. 3.

Team games: Hansen Farms Inc. 847, Stotz & Company 807, Hog Wild BBQ & Grill 772.

Team series: Hansen Farms Inc. 2365, Stotz & Company 2323, Hog Wild BBQ & Grill 2209.

Men’s games: Dale Frandsen 217, Oliver Baillargeon 200, Eugene Wynn Sr. 200.

Men’s series: Dale Frandsen 542, Eugene Wynn Sr. 520, Alvin Tyler 507.

Women’s games: Heather Wynn 149, Rita Frandsen 141.

Women’s series: Heather Wynn 429, Rita Frandsen 392.

Friday Night (9/9/11) Standings: SKM 5, Frederic Design & Promo 4.5, The Leader 4.5, Pioneer Bar 4, Meyers Plus 3, Junque Art 2.5, Pin Heads 2.5.

Team games: SKM 798, Pin Heads 797, The Leader 796.

Team series: Meyer’s Plus 2286, Frederic Design, Junque Art, The Leader and Pin Heads 2284.

Splits converted: 2-5-10: Tammy Lindberg. 5-8-10: Myrna Magnuson.

Friday Night Late (9/16/11) Standings: Meyer’s Plus 10, Pin Heads 9.5, The Leader 9.5, Frederic Design 9.5, SKM 7, Pioneer Bar 6, Junque Art 2.5.

Women’s games: Gail Linke 224, Cindy Denn 175, Pat Traun 174.

Women’s series: Gail Linke 560, Pat Traun 486, Margie Traun 481.

Team games: Pin Heads 596, The Leader 573, Frederic Design 570.

Team series: Pin Heads 1765, Frederic Design 1641, SKM 1597.

Games 50 or more above average: Linda Richter, Gail Linke.

Splits converted: 5-6-10: Sandy Bannie.

5-7: Cindy Denn. 4-5-7: Kim Owen.

McKenzie Lanes

Monday Night Ladies Standings: Wolf Creek Log Furniture 14, Alyeska Contracting 11.5, Metal Products C 10, Edina Divas 9, Milltown Appliance 8, Mckenzie Lanes 7, Frederic Truck 5.5, Bye 3.

Individual games: Kathy Mckenzie 202, Toni Sloper 200, Shirley Wilson 179.

Individual series: Toni Sloper 507, Cindy Castellano 497, Kathy Mckenzie 491.

Team games (Handicap): Mckenzie Lanes 820.

Team series (Handicap): Metal Products C 2288.

Tuesday Women’s Standings: Gutter Dusters 22, LC’s Gals 19, Tomlinson Insurance 18, Custom Outfitter 17.5, Kassel Tap 17, Trap Rock 15, Country Gals 14, Hauge Dental 13.5.

Individual games: Denise Donaghue 199, Lonnie Stowell 191, Lois Swenson 191.

Individual series: Jane Smith 530, Lonnie Stowell 510, Denise Donaghue 503.

Team games (Handicap): Tomlinson Insurance 813, Gutter Dusters 798, Kassel Tap 790.

Team series (Handicap): Tomlinson Insurance 2285, Trap Rock 2265, Gutter Dusters 2238.

Tuesday Night Men’s Standings: The Cobbler Shop 26.5, Centurview Park 22, Nel-Lo-Hill Farm 20.5, Hack’s Pub 19.5, Mckenzie Lanes 19, Dream Lawn 18, Steve’s Appliance 18, The Dugout 16.5.

Individual games: Randie Gustafson 229, Ken Williams 225, Mike Oryan 220.

Individual series: Ken Williams 614, Mike Oryan 594, Ryan Wiemer 583.

Team games (Handicap): Hack’s Pub 1251.

Team series (Handicap): Hack’s Pub 3531.

Wednesday Early League Mixed Standings: Gerhman Auto Body 6, Holiday StationStore 6, Top Spot 4, Cutting Edge 4, Amrhien Painting 4, Hack’s Pub 4, Suzie Q’s 2, Bye 2.

Men’s games: John Gerhman 239, Merlin Fox 212, Bob Chitty & Mike Melin 194.

R E S U LT S Men’s series: Merlin Fox 585, John Gerhman 575, Bob Chitty 537.

Women’s games: Justine Melin 180, Patty Walker & Dixie Runberg 168.

Women’s series: Justine Melin & Dixie Runberg 461, Patty Walker 422.

Team games (Handicap): Gerhman Auto Body 675.

Team series (Handicap): Gerhman Auto Body 1862.

Wednesday Night Men’s Standings: Tiger Express 14, Dalles Electrical 12, Mckenzie Lanes 10, Edina Realty 8, Davy’s Constuction 6, Reed’s Marina 6, Harvest Moon 4, Hanjo Farms 4.

Individual games: Darren Mckenzie 250, Carl Hetfeld 232, Daryn Slyvester 223.

Individual series: Darren Mckenzie 722, Gordy Johnson 618, Daryn Slyvester 608.

Team games (Handicap): Tiger Express 1047, Harvest Moon 975.

Team series (Handicap): Tiger Express 3023, Harvest Moon 2787.

Thursday Night Ladies Standings: Truhlson Chiropractic 24.5, RiverBank 23, Bont Chiropractic 22.5, Hauge Dental 22, Cutting Edge Pro 20, Hack’s Pub 18, KJ’s 15, Eagle Valley Bank 15.

Women’s games: Brenda Lehmann 203, Darla Bang 195, Paula Forest 188.

Women’s series: Denise Donaghue 532, Brenda Lehmann 513, Holly Gutzmer 496.

Team games: Cutting Edge Pro 783, Hauge Dental 760, Bont Chiropractic 752.

Team series: Hauge Dental 2182, Cutting Edge Pro 2160, Bont Chiropractic 2092.

Saturday Night Mixed Standings: The Cutting Edge 11, Pin Busters 10, The In-Laws 10, T-Dawgs 8.5, Eureka Bombers 8.5, Roller Coasters 7, The Bald & The Beautiful 7, B&K Cousins 6 .

Women’s games: Brenda Lehmann 213, Jean Judd 190, Jan Lehmann 186.

Women’s series: Brenda Lehmann 503, Jan Lehmann 474, Patti Katzmark 473.

Men’s games: Roger Fisk & Jeff Lehmann 243, Cory Crowell 225.

Men’s series: Jeff Lehmann 607, Darren Mckenzie 580, Gene Braund 556.

Team games (Handicap): T-Dawgs 885, The Bald & The Beautiful 883, The InLaws 882.

Team series (Handicap): The Cutting Edge 2460, Pin Busters 2455, The InLaws 2455.

Black & Orange

Early Birds Standings: The Tap 4-0, Yellow River Saloon 3-1, Black & Orange 1-3, Gandy Dancer Saloon 0-4.

Individual games: Marcy Viebrock (B&O) 167, Claudia Peterson (B&O) 163, Peggy Rodacker (YRS) & Donna Crain (B&O) 152.

Individual series: Michelle Lysdahl (YRS) 429, Marcy Viebrock (B&O) 423, Claudia Peterson (B&O) 422.

Team games: Yellow River Saloon 842, Black & Orange 839, The Tap 793.

Team series: Yellow River Saloon 2411, The Tap 2351, Black & Orange 2350.

Monday Night Standings: Gayle’s Hair Design 6-2, Gandy Dancer 5-3, A+ Sanitation 4-4, 10th Hole 1-7.

Individual games: Claudia Peterson (GD) 168, Janice Carlson (GHD) 166, Connie Lundeen (A+) 157.

Individual series: Janice Carlson (GHD) 427, Lorene Breingan (GD) 422, Gayle Naegeli (GHD) 410.

Team games: Gayle’s Hair Design 705, Gandy Dancer 671, A+ Sanitation 656.

Team series: Gayle’s Hair Design 1932, Gandy Dancer 1926, A+ Sanitation 1915.

TNT Standings: Cashco 6-2, Larry’s LP 5-3, Flower Power 4-4, Vacant 1-7.

Individual games: Jennifer Kern (L) 219, Vicki Tollander (C) 187, Mary Reese (FP) 172.

Individual series: Jennifer Kern (L) 530, Vicki Tollander (C) 492, Cheryl Scallon (C) 470.

Team games: Cascho 875, Larry’s LP 808, Flower Power 796.

Team series: Cashco 2491, Larry’s LP 2418, Flower Power 2304.

Thursday Night Ladies Standings: Dolls w/ Balls 3-1, Rollettes 2-2, Webster Motel 2-2, Pour House 1-3.

Individual games: Daphne Churchill (Dw/B) 195, Brenda Swett (R) 158, Christine Arntson (WM) 156.

Individual series: Dawn Sargent (PH) 431, Daphne Churchill (Dw/B) 423, Laura Moose (R) 403.

Team games: Dolls w/ Balls 708, Rollettes 678, Webster Motel 670.

Team series: Dolls w/ Balls 1914, Rollettes 1876, Webster Motel 1875.

Denny’s Downtown Lanes

Sunday Afternoon Mixed Standings: Redneck Coon Hunters 11, Spare Us 9, Team Siren 8, George’s Angels 7, Blind 5, The Pacifiers 2.

Women’s games: “Trouble” Barfknecht 152, Ernie Meyer 139, Lori Drake 132.

Women’s series: “Trouble” Barfknecht 433, Lori Drake 374, Theresa Eckstrom 330.

Men’s games: Scott Lamphere 188, Jamie Meir 169, Jim Loomis 164.

Men’s series: Scott Lamphere 492, George Nutt 444, Jim Loomis 433.

Team games: Spare Us 443, George’s Angels 431, Team Siren 419.

Team series: Spare Us 1255, George’s Angels 1202, Team Siren 1092.

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Historic night for Dragon gridder Siren sports historians and archivists who have been digging through the SHS record book have concluded that Friday’s seventouchdown performance by Evan Oachs is an all-time Dragon single-game THE SPORTS record. Ex-Siren football icons such as Ryan Struck, Nathan D’Jock, Troy Mengel, Leva Oustigoff, Vayne “Boomer” Engstrom and Joe Ramsdell certainly amassed some glowing statistics back in their respective heydays, but none ever produced a seven-TD performance. Oach’s record breaker occurred in last week’s 60-22 Dragon homecoming victory over Birchwood. (See game story

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reer touchdown passes. Now that’s not likely to happen, and Favre will own those milestones for 100 years or more.

And Viking fans have to wonder if new head coach Leslie Frazier is regretting his decision to move in another direction by failing to show any interest whatsoever in bringing Favre back for the 2011 campaign.

With apologies to Elton John: “Oh (gosh) it looks like Daniel.”

Yes, that was ageless Frederic silent sports mainstay Daniel Johnson who performed admirably in the 21-mile version of the Cleghorn Harvest Fest bicycle race on Sept. 11. Johnson toured the course in just a hair’s breadth under 1 hour 5 minutes. For those unfamiliar with Badger State geography, Cleghorn is a small community just a few miles south of Eau Claire. Unfortunately, a quick check of Wikipedia reveals that other than the guy for whom the town was named after in 1913, no famous people hail from Cleghorn.

Comedy Central Hat’s off to Siren High School coaching icons Wayne Koball, Ryan Karsten and Jon Ruud for their entertaining performance in the announcer’s booth at last Friday’s Siren homecoming game. “This is like listening to a ‘morning drive’ radio show,” chuckled one Dragon booster.

Favre’s records safe Thanks to the untimely injury to Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, it appears that two records of former Vikings and Packers great Brett Favre might be safe for all time. Manning was the most likely candidate to unseat ol’ number 4 (Favre) for consecutive games played and possibly for total ca-

Pirate-Honker-Eagle Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference baseball fans are still irritated by the fact that the UW, UW-Eau Claire and UW-River Falls all scrapped their baseball programs long ago. UW-La Crosse was headed for the same fate relatively recently , but fortunately advocates and boosters mobilized fundraisers (and

benefactors) in order to keep the program alive as a WIAC sanctioned sport . One of the grateful beneficiaries of such largesse is ex-Grantsburg Pirate multisport star Kevin Johnson who is now a key member of the UW-La Crosse pitching staff. In 2011, Johnson compiled a 30 record with a 3.86 ERA to help the Eagles to a 24-15 overall record. During the summer, Johnson is a key cog for the Grantsburg Honkers town ball team.

Badminton memories Last week’s musings in this space moved one loyal reader from the Frederic area to make an unsolicited declaration that 1970s-era grad Lois (Martin) Ruhn might’ve been the best badminton player ever to grace the FHS phy ed gymnasium floor. Apparently well before the long-overdue advent of Title IX, Lois was waylaying any and all opponents of either gender who dared challenge her.

John Ryan may be reached at jmr202@yahoo.com.

WeAreGrantsburg.com partners with WisSports.net GRANTSBURG – “WeAreGrantsburg.com has long been one of the top local sports Web sites in the state, and as the largest statewide high school sports

Web site, we are excited to partner with Bob Rambach to expand and improve both of our companies,” WisSports.net content manager Travis Wilson said.

LEADER SPORTS SCOREBOARD FOOTBALL

Small Lakeland Standings Team Conf. Overall Frederic Vikings 4-0 4-1 Shell Lake Lakers 4-1 4-1 Northwood/Solon Springs 4-1 4-1 Turtle Lake Lakers 3-2 3-2 Siren Dragons 2-2 3-2 Luck Cardinals 2-3 2-3 Bruce Red Raiders 1-3 1-3 Winter Warriors 0-4 0-5 Birchwood Bobcats 0-4 0-4 Scores Friday, September 16 Luck 33, Turtle Lake 16 Siren 60, Birchwood 22 Saturday, September 17 Lake Country Lutheran 42, Frederic 39 Upcoming Friday, September 23 7 p.m.

Luck at Bruce Frederic at Shell Lake Winter at Siren

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Large Lakeland Standings Team Conf. Overall Unity 3-0 4-1 St. Croix Falls 2-1 4-1 Cameron 2-1 3-2 Clear Lake 1-1 2-3 Grantsburg 1-1 1-4 Flambeau 0-2 3-2 Webster 0-3 1-4 Scores Friday, September 16 Cameron 54, Webster 15 Unity 33, Clear Lake 0 St. Croix Falls 38, Grantsburg 14 Upcoming Friday, September 23 7 p.m.

Cameron at Grantsburg St. Croix Falls at Webster Saturday, September 24 2 p.m.

Boyceville at Unity

CROSS COUNTRY

Upcoming Thursday, September 22 4:30 p.m. St. Croix Falls & Grantsburg at Unity Monday, September 26 4:30 p.m. Grantsburg at Cumberland Tuesday, September 27 4:30 p.m. Unity/Luck at Winter

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West Lakeland Standings Team Conf. Overall Grantsburg Pirates 5-0 5-0 Luck Cardinals 3-1 10-4 Webster Tigers 2-2 3-2 Unity Eagles 3-2 5-3 Frederic Vikings 2-3 2-3 St. Croix Falls Saints 2-3 2-10 Siren Dragons 0-5 0-6

“I have utilized Rambach ‘s Web site for several years to find updates on Grantsburg sports, and the recent expansions that include audio and video make it a goto destination for area sports fans,” Wilson added. “Bob does a great job providing local content, and WisSports.net can help fill in with a statewide perspective on how Pirate teams and athletes compare to others across our fine state.

“We look forward to working with Rambach to continue to expand coverage for the outstanding student-athletes of Grantsburg Schools.”

WisSports.net provides statewide scores, standings, stats, coaches polls, rosters, schedules, video, news and much more for all schools in the state across multiple sports, including information on Grantsburg athletic teams and the Lakeland Conference. - submitted

Luck graduate sings at Twins game

Scores Thursday, September 15 Grantsburg 3, Webster 0 St. Croix Falls 3, Siren 0 Luck 3, Unity 0 Saturday, September 17 Barron 2, Unity 0 Barron 2, St. Croix Falls 0 Grantsburg 2, Braham, Minn., 0 Grantsburg 2, Webster 0 Grantsburg 2, Frederic 0 Grantsburg 2, New Richmond 0 Grantsburg 2, Northwood 0 Osceola 2, Unity 1 St. Croix Central 2, Unity 0 Unity 2, Cumberland 0 Unity 2, St. Croix Central 1 Tuesday, September 20 Grantsburg 3, Frederic 0 Luck 3, Webster 0 Unity 3, Siren 0 Upcoming Thursday, September 22 7:30 p.m Frederic at Siren Luck at Grantsburg Unity at St. Croix Falls Saturday, September 24 TBD Luck at Northwestern Tuesday, September 27 7:30 p.m. Webster at St. Croix Falls Grantsburg at Siren Frederic at Unity Thursday, September 29 7:30 p.m St. Croix Falls at Frederic Siren at Luck Unity at Webster

GIRLS GOLF

Upcoming Wednesday, September 28 (Regional Meet) 9 a.m.

St. Croix Falls at Amery Luck/Unity at Amery

TENNIS

Middle Border Standings Team Overall New Richmond 5-0 Baldwin-Woodville 3-1 Durand 3-2 Mondovi 3-2 Amery 2-2 Osceola 2-3 Unity/Luck 2-4 Bloomer 0-3 Ellsworth 0-4 Scores Thursday, September 15 New Richmond 5, Unity/Luck 4 Tuesday, September 20 Unity/Luck 4, Barron 3 Upcoming Thursday, September 22 4:15 p.m. Osceola at Unity Tuesday, September 27 9 a.m.

Unity at Durand Conference Meet

Visit www.wissports.net for local high school scores & stats

Neal Mellon, Luck graduate, sang Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Twins game with the Bards Men’s Choir. – Photo submitted A 6-1 record last week bumped the Prediction King’s overall record to 27-8 for a success rate of 77 percent. Only Luck’s upset of Turtle Lake prevented a 7-0 perfecto. This week he’ll stick with the very popular rhyming format.

This week’s predictions: Durand 27, Osceola 14 – This season’s gone from bad to worst. It seems the Chieftain’s year is cursed.

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Siren 49, Winter 30 – When the final quarter’s through, the Dragons will be four and two.

Unity 26, Boyceville 14 – The Eagles will win playing close to the vest. Next week, rest assured, they’ll perform at their best.

St. Croix Falls 42, Webster 6 – Another Burnett County foe is destroyed. SCF fans are again overjoyed.

Bruce 20, Luck 19 – After last Friday the Cardinals flew high, but after this loss their fans wonder “why?”

Cameron 30, Grantsburg 20 – This Friday another loss is their fate, but next week the Pirates win one of two straight.

Shell Lake 22, Frederic 20 – They can’t beat the Lakers and it’s getting quite old.

No title since ‘68 I’ve been told.

The Swami answers all e-mails and can be reached at predictionking@yahoo.com.

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

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

Forever in hunting

It was the first week of November 2002, and I found myself doing what I’d done so many times before – walking slowly toward my evening deer stand.

But before I could get there, an exceptionally Marty wide buck, bigger than anything I’d ever had a Seeger chance at with my bow, had stepped over the ridge in front of The me. I quickly nocked Bottom an arrow, and hunkered down into a Line body-sized divot in the side of the ridge, which was blanketed with a mix of freshly fallen oak and maple leaves. I gave two short grunts, and the buck, unaware of my presence, appeared on cue from over the ridge. He was looking for a fight and soon offered a perfectly broadside 25yard shot. I settled the sight pin just behind his shoulder and released an arrow, only to watch it sail an inch over his back.

At the moment of seeing that buck walk willingly into a shooting lane, it felt like a sign from above, yet when the arrow went high, it left me searching for answers.

“Oh well, it wasn’t meant to be … wasn’t your time,” Mom said after I got home that evening.

I can still hear those comforting words from Mom even now, but at the time, the timing couldn’t have been worse.

Just a day earlier, we attended the funeral of my dad, who died of cancer on Halloween. In the days leading up to that day, and the days after, I wanted nothing more than to escape the funeral planning, the visitation and everything else for an evening in the woods. To the many people who have endured something similar, it only seems normal to want to be someplace else, or see things go back to the way they were, no matter how selfish it might sound.

I took the rest of the week off instead of heading back to the college grind at UWStevens Point, basically using Dad as an excuse to hunt the rut. He would have approved, I thought, but it was mostly just to collect my thoughts and simply deal with the loss the only way I knew how, and times like these tend to lead to a tree in the woods somewhere, or through a stalk in the woods with a bow in hand.

It’s funny how the memory of a lost loved one can fade from time to time, but is brought back to ultimate clarity during specific times of the year, through sight or other senses. The times I remember my dad the most begin now, whether it’s hanging a stand, hunting or simply rummaging through old hunting gear. A lot of

Warden Wire launched: Free law enforcement updates STATEWIDE – The public is urged to register for a new free e-mail information service featuring timely updates from the Wisconsin conservation law enforcement team of the Department of Natural Resources.

Warden Wire, w w w. d n r. s t a t e . w i . u s / o r g / e s / enforcement/warden_wire.htm, carries updates about cases, tips about recreation opportunities, safety reminders, answers to popular questions and even recipes made from hunting and fishing harvests.

“This is an easy and effective way to get useful information and some insight into the work conservation wardens perform daily for the citizens and the natural resources of Wisconsin,” Chief Warden Randy Stark said of the recently launched service.

New postings will be e-mailed to service registrants and posted on the Warden Wire home page on the DNR Web site.

Stories posted on Warden Wire to date include an inside look at the wardens’ role in the August 2011 takedown of an illegal marijuana grow in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest; a four-part safety package for Lake Superior kayakers; answers to recent frequently asked questions; and recipes for your catch and harvests.

To register, you may click on the link for updates posted on the Warden Wire home page, or click on this link: service.govdelivery.com/service/subscri be.html?code=WIDNR_441. – submitted

Although memories hardly fade, this little reminder tags along on the inside limb of the author’s bow on every hunt. – Photo by Marty Seeger was adding a bit of comfort in a tragic moment in our lives. But, given our relationship in the world of hunting, and the outdoors, I can’t help but to find peace in knowing that those words, and the experiences we shared over the years are still with me as clear as the time they happened. Like so many other outdoorsmen and women, the experiences in the outdoors with family live forever.

Unity Eagles help support the Balsam Lake Rod and Gun Club

The Unity Eagles football team tackled a job at the Balsam Lake Rod and Gun Club rifle range on Saturday, Sept. 17. The team successfully removed and replaced the 25-yard berm at the range. The job required shoveling thousands of pounds of sand. The football team wanted to support the community and volunteered their time to complete the project. Unity football coach Dave Anderson coordinated the project with his players. – Photo submitted

Local anglers invited to attend sturgeon tourney on Yellow Lake

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer WEBSTER – For the third consecutive year a group of anglers out of New Richmond are organizing a sturgeon fishing tournament on Yellow Lake near Webster, on Saturday, Sept. 24, and are inviting any locals who are interested to take part.

The tournament is catch-and-release only, and last year 46 sturgeon were caught and released, with the largest fish measuring 59-1/2 inches. The anglers who landed the fish, caught it during the final 20 minutes of the daylong tournament, and it won them a $1,400 cash prize.

it even smells the same as it did years ago, silly as that might sound. There’s even an old makeshift bow repair kit Dad had that I still keep in a drawer. It literally has nothing I need anymore with the more modern equipment I use today, but the bent Allen wrenches, broadheads, fletchings and nocks bring back the times we spent preparing for the hunt. Even things Dad had said over the years ring more clearly now, as the hunting season materializes.

One of the last things my Dad said to me before he died, along with tearful goodbyes, was “Biggest buck in Barron County. Get him. Get that (expletive).”

It wasn’t eloquent, as much as it was funny, and it was hard not to chuckle when he said it, but he was actually quite serious. I told him I’d do my best, but it was a pretty tall order, considering I’d never really seen anything close to a buck of that caliber, and likely never will. I told him I’d probably need a little help from him to do it, as he nodded weakly and fell back to sleep.

It’s something I think about nearly every time I hunt, and I can’t help being curious, or in wonder if that good fortune might someday happen. But I’ve learned not to take it literally, especially since the buck I missed was a far cry from the biggest buck in Barron County. It’s not something I obsess about either, because I don’t think that was the point he was getting at.

Dad knew what time of year it was and

Participants should meet at the Yellow Lake landing, near Yellow Lake Lodge at around 6 a.m., and fishing will begin between 7 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. A break in the fishing action will take place between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., for a pig roast. After 1 p.m., fishing will last until 6 p.m.

Rick Melby, who has helped organize the event, says there’s an entry fee of $60, and two to three anglers per boat is the norm. Many will be fishing from a houseboat, or pontoons. The largest fish will take home the cash prize, as well as a unique, Stanley Cup style trophy.

Greg Hunter of Webster shot this nice black bear with a rifle near the Minong area on Friday evening, Sept. 16.

Hunter was sitting over bait when the 460pound (live weight) bruin came into range.

– Photo submitted

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NOTICE OF OPEN BOOK TOWN OF MILLTOWN

Pursuant to s70.45, Wis. Stats., the assessment roll for the 2011 assessment year will be open for examination at the following time: Friday, October 14, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Milltown Fire Hall At the open book session, instructional information and objection forms will be available. These documents will assist with scheduling a hearing before the Board of Review.

The assessor will be present and available to answer questions at the open book. Keep in mind that objection forms must be filed with the clerk of the Board of Review at least 48 hours before the Board of Review is conducted, unless the Board of Review chooses to waive this requirement.

Virgil Hansen, Town Clerk Town of Milltown 546115 5-6L 47-49a,d WNAXLP

(Aug. 24, 31, Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb f/k/a S&C Bank f/k/a Polk County Bank, Plaintiff, vs.

Michael V. Chaney a.k.a Michael Vernon Chaney, and Unknown Spouse Of Michael Vernon Chaney, Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No: 11 CV 9 Case Code: 30404 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on June 24, 2011, in the amount of $16,514.44, the Polk County Sheriff will sell the following described real property at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: October 13, 2011, at 10:00 a.m.

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

PLACE: Foyer Area Polk County Justice Center 1005 West Main St., Suite 900 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 DESCRIPTION: The South 323 feet of the West 479 feet of the SE1/4 of the NE1/4 and the North 300 feet of the West 479 feet of the NE1/4 of the SE1/4 of Section 1, Township 35 North, Range 18 West, Town of Eureka, Polk County, Wis. TOGETHER WITH an easement along the existing driveway as now laid out and travelled in the S1/2 of the SE1/4 of the NE1/4 of said section.

AND, all that part of the SE1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 1, Township 35 North, Range 18 West, lying South of the existing driveway as now laid out and lying East of the abovedescribed parcel being more specifically described as the South 265 feet of said SE1/4 of the NE1/4, Town of Eureka, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2353 180th Street, Luck, Wisconsin 54853.

Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff ECKBERG, LAMMERS, BRIGGS, WOLFF & VIERLING, P.L.L.P. Amanda E. Prutzman: #1060975 Attorney for Plaintiff 430 Second Street Hudson, WI 54016 715-386-3733 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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(Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff vs.

ROBERT H. DAHL, et al.

Defendant(s) Case Number: 10 CV 634 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 21, 2011, in the amount of $151,398.45, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: October 26, 2011, at 10:00 a.m.

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

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

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lots 15, 16, 17 and 18, Block 2, Plat of Wanderoos, said Plat being a part of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32, Township 33, Range 17 West, Town of Garfield, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1623 68th Ave., Amery, WI 54001.

TAX KEY NO.: 024-01206-0000.

Dated this 8th day of August, 2011.

Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Russell J. Karnes State Bar #1054982 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. 275652

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Custodian at Grantsburg Elementary School High school diploma or equivalent (preference given to those with school maintenance and supervisory skills.)

Hours: Full time, 12-month position, 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Requirements: The ideal candidate for this position will be highly professional, confident, and possess a great deal of energy and pride in workmanship. The person will have a sincere interest in children and be able to perform a wide array of duties while contributing to a nurturing learning environment. Must be able to work both collaboratively and independently, follow written and/or oral directions, and maintain good work habits. Excellent communication skills are a must. Having a proof of a stable work history will be essential.

Responsibilities include daily cleaning and maintenance of the interior and exterior of the building. Position requires ability to utilize custodial equipment to perform duties, such as: stripping and resurfacing floors, dry mopping, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning rest rooms, snow removal and ability to stand for extended periods of time and safely lift 65 lbs.

How to Apply: Send letter of application, resume, credentials (three current letters of recommendation and transcripts), and a copy of any pertinent licenses by September 30, 2011.

Contact: Katie Coppenbarger, Principal Grantsburg Elementary School 475 East James Ave. Grantsburg, WI 54840 The School District of Grantsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion or handicap.

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(Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY WESTCONSIN CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, vs.

APRIL A. SPURRELL, NATHAN A. SPURREL, Defendants.

Case No. 11CV96 Code: 304040 Foreclosure of Mortgage NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of a judgment of foreclosure and sale rendered in the above-entitled action on May 12, 2011, in the amount of $199,196.72, the undersigned Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell at public auction at the front entrance of the Polk County Courthouse in the City of Balsam Lake, in said County, on the 16th day of November, 2011, at 10:00 a.m., the real estate and mortgaged premises directed by the judgment to be sold, therein described as follows: Lot 1 of CSM #3601 recorded in Volume 16 of CSM, Pg. 114, Doc. #627837, located in part of the NE 1/4 of NE 1/4, Section 23, Township 32 North, Range 17 West, Town of Alden, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1318 30th Avenue, Amery, Wis. TERMS OF SALE: Cash.

DOWN PAYMENT: A deposit of 10% of sale price to be deposited in cash or by certified check with the Sheriff at the time of sale; balance to be paid by cash or certified check upon confirmation of sale.

Dated this 19th day of September, 2011. /s/Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Attorney Christine A. Gimber WELD, RILEY, PRENN & RICCI, S.C. 3624 Oakwood Hills Parkway P.O. Box 1030 Eau Claire, WI 54702-1030 715-839-7786 Attorneys for Plaintiff This is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose

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REQUEST FOR QUOTES - VILLAGE OF LUCK

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GRANTSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT September 15, 2011

Wendy G. Hill, Balsam Lake, and Robert M. Linke, Town of Sterling, Sept. 14, 2011.

Laurie A. Stenson-Langmade, Town of Clam Falls, and Richard L. Cook, Town of Clam Falls, Sept. 14, 2011.

Leslie A. Miller, Town of Balsam Lake, and Brady W. Waggoner, Balsam Lake, Sept. 15, 2011.

Notice is hereby given that quotes will be received until 4 p.m., September 28, 2011, at the Luck Municipal Building for the repair and/or replacement of sidewalk at various addresses on Main Street. Project information and quote forms are available at 401 Main Street, Luck, WI. Please contact Seth Petersen, Director of Public Works, with any questions at 715-491-3424.

Please include proof of insurance with quotes. The Village of Luck reserves the right to refuse or reject any or all quotes and to increase, decrease or delete quantities.

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Lura E. Young, Osceola, and Brian T. Hove, Osceola, Sept.

12, 2011.

Dana J. Hall, St. Francis, Minn., and Andrew H. Paulsen, St. Francis, Minn., Sept. 13, 2011.

Lynn M. Lundquist, Town of Franconia, Minn., and William J. Rosa, Town of Franconia, Minn., Sept. 14, 2011.

Burnett County deaths Beverly Mothes, 84, Grantsburg, died Aug. 19, 2011.

Maxine Jensen, 84, Grantsburg, died Aug. 24, 2011.

Melba B. Hitchcock, 73, Town of Jackson, died Aug. 28, 2011.

Fred K. Kurtz, 60, Webster, died Aug. 29, 2011.

Howard Chouinard, 66, Town of Anderson, died Sept. 1, 2011.

Rosemary A. Christensen, 60, Webster, died Sept. 3, 2011.

Leona B. Carpenter, 75, Town of Swiss, died Sept. 6, 2011.

Polk County deaths Norris M. Swager, 81, Clayton, died Sept. 5, 2011.

Henry N. Frokjer, 83, St. Croix Falls, died Sept. 6, 2011.

Jean A. Johnson, 71, Balsam Lake, died Sept. 6, 2011.

Dorothy M. Soper, 83, Milltown, died Sept. 6, 2011.

Glen E. Soper, 87, Milltown, died Sept. 6, 2011.

Larry F. Eggert, 68, Town of Lincoln, died Sept. 13, 2011.

Janet Munkholm, 90, Amery, died Sept. 13, 2011.

(Sept. 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY ANCHORBANK, FSB Plaintiff vs.

DEBORAH JOHNSON, et al Defendant(s) Case Number: 11 CV 137 AMENDED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on June 16, 2011, in the amount of $142,136.23, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: October 5, 2011, at 10 a.m.

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

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

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot 11, Plat of Hasta La Vista, Village of Milltown, Polk County, Wis. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 106 Ranger Court, Milltown, WI 54858.

TAX KEY NO.: 151-00367-1100.

Dated this 16th day of September, 2011.

Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Benjamin J. Pliskie State Bar #1037985 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. 277304

TOWN OF SWISS - REQUEST FOR BIDS CEMENT CONTRACTORS

The Town of Swiss requests sealed bids for the removal and replacement of 7’ of curb and 115’ x 8’ x 4” one-piece sidewalk on Main Street in Danbury, Wisconsin.

Call 715-656-3030 for written specifications and/or arrangements for a project walk-through.

Sealed bids will be received up to the bid opening on September 27, 2011, at 7 p.m., during a Special Town Board Meeting at the Swiss Town Hall, 7551 Main Street, Danbury.

The Town of Swiss reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

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Notices/Employment Opportunities The Polk County marriages Leader

(Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL Auna M. Posey, Amery, and ASSOCIATION ND Plaintiff Michael B. Johnson, Amery, Sept. 12, 2011. vs.

MARK C. BABCOCK A/K/A (Aug. 17, 24, 31, Sept. 7, 14, 21) MARK BABCOCK; DENA M. STATE OF WISCONSIN BABCOCK A/K/A DENA CIRCUIT COURT BABCOCK; U.S. BANK POLK COUNTY NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND; Defendants BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE vs.

Case No. 10 CV 69 ALLEANA CABLE, et al.

Case Code No. 30404 Defendant(s) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by Case Number: 10 CV 983 virtue of a judgment of forecloNOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE sure entered on April 25, 2011, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by in the amount of $199,988.50, the Sheriff will sell the described virtue of a judgment of foreclopremises at public auction as sure entered on June 30, 2011, in the amount of $98,371.37, follows: TIME: October 27, 2011, at the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as 10:00 a.m. follows: TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or TIME: October 5, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or days of confirmation of sale; money order at the time of failure to pay balance due sale; balance due within 10 will result in forfeit of deposit days of confirmation of sale; to plaintiff. failure to pay balance due 2. Sold “as is” and subject to will result in forfeit of deposit all legal liens and encumto plaintiff. brances.

2. Sold “as is” and subject to 3. Buyer to pay applicable all legal liens and encumWisconsin Real Estate brances.

Transfer Tax from the proPLACE: Polk County Justice ceeds of the sale.

Center at 1005 W. Main PLACE: Lobby of the Polk Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam DESCRIPTION: Lot Ten (10), except the South 25 feet and Lake, WI 54810 all of Lot Eleven (11), Block PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Nine (9), Original Plat of the Lot Three (3) of Certified SurVillage of Centuria, Polk Vey Map No. 5315 Recorded County, Wisconsin. in Volume 23 of Certified Survey Maps on Page 222 as PROPERTY ADDRESS: 504 Superior Ave., Centuria, WI Document No. 725655, of Part 54824. of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4 of TAX KEY NO.: 111-00301-0000.

NE 1/4) of Section Thirty-Two Dated this 28th day of July, (32), Township Thirty-Three 2011.

(33) North, Range Seventeen Peter M. Johnson (17) West, Town of Garfield, Sheriff of Polk County Polk County, Wisconsin.

Russell J. Karnes TAX KEY NO.: 024-00648-0000 State Bar #1054982 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 692 E. Blommer Peterman, S.C. 1st Street, Amery, Wis. 54001. 165 Bishops Way Gunar J. Blumberg Brookfield, WI 53005 State Bar No. 1028987 262-790-5719 Attorney for Plaintiff Please go to www.blommer230 W. Monroe, Ste. 1125 peterman.com to obtain the bid Chicago, IL 60606 for this sale. Blommer PeterPhone: 312-541-9710 man, S.C., is the creditor’s Johnson, Blumberg & Associ- attorney and is attempting to ates, LLC, is the creditor’s attor- collect a debt on its behalf. Any ney and is attempting to collect information obtained will be a debt on its behalf. Any infor- used for the purpose. 275179 mation obtained will be used for that purpose.

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NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case Number: 10 CV 924 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 4, 2011, in the amount of $99,549.18, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: October 12, 2011, at 10 a.m.

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

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

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot 4 of Certified Survey Map No. 2717, recorded in Volume 12 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 204, Document No. 582928, located in part of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, and part of the Southwest 1/4 of Southeast 1/4, Section 27, Township 34 North, Range 17 West, Town of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin. Together with and subject to a 66’ wide ingress-egress and utility easement, the center of which is described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section 27; thence South 88 degrees 19’ 35” West 1,128.76’ along the South line of said Section; thence North 03 degrees 33’ 00” East 76.53’ to the North right-of-way line of U.S. Highway 8 and the point of beginning; thence continuing North 03 degrees 33’ 00” East 118.91’; thence North 83 degrees 29’ 31” West 497.68’; thence Northwesterly 424.40’ on the arc of a circle concave to the Northeast and having a radius of 700.00’, the chord of said arc being North 66 degrees 07’ 22” West 417.93’; thence North 48 degrees 45’ 14” West 234.18’; thence Westerly 644.95’ on the arc of a circle concave to the South and having a radius of 700.00’, the chord of said arc bearing North 75 degrees 08’ 56” West 622.38’.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1435 C U.S. Highway 8, Amery, WI 54001.

TAX KEY NO.: 006-00759-0400.

Dated this 22nd day of July, 2011 Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Shannon K. Cummings State Bar #1033710 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. 274817

VILLAGE OF LUCK AMENDMENT TO TITLE 10, CHAPTER 2; FLOODPLAIN ZONING OF THE VILLAGE OF LUCK CODE OF ORDINANCES

The Luck Village Board, at their September 14, 2011, Village Board Meeting, amended Title 10, Chapter 2; Floodplain Zoning of the Village of Luck Code of Ordinances. A copy of the Ordinance may be viewed at the Luck Village Hall, and is effective upon publication.

Signed/Peter Demydowich, Village President, 546102 5L WNAXLP and Kathy Hanson, Village Clerk

Case Number: 10 CV 789 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on March 31, 2011, in the amount of $154,678.75, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: October 5, 2011, at 10:00 a.m.

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

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

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: A parcel of land located in the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 10, Township 34 North, Range 18 West, Town of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Commencing at the East OneQuarter corner of said Section 10; thence West, along the North line of said Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4, 1,632.00 feet to the point of beginning; thence continue West, 208.00 feet; thence South parallel with the East line of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 10, 195.00 feet; thence East, parallel with the North line of said Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4, 208.00 feet; thence North, parallel with the East line of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 10, 195.00 feet to the point of beginning, all in Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2044 165th Avenue, Centuria, WI 54824.

TAX KEY NO.: 044-00262-0000.

Dated this 22nd day of July, 2011 Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Russell J. Karnes State Bar #1054982 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. 274728

(Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, as Trustee for HSI Asset Securitization Corporation Trust 2007-OPT1, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-OPT1

by American Home Mortgage Servicing Inc., its attorney-infact Plaintiff, vs.

THOMAS E. WRIGHT and DIANNA L. WRIGHT husband and wife and SAND CANYON CORPORATION f/k/a/ OPTION ONE MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC. and STATE OF WISCONSIN, Defendants.

Case No. 11-CV-131 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on May 6, 2011, in the amount of $99,680.23, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 8, 2011, at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

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

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 West Main St., Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: The Westerly 90 Feet of Outlots 145 and 146 of the Outlot Plat of the Village of Osceola, according to the recorded plat on file in the office of the Register of Deeds, Polk County, Wis. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 606 River St., Village of Osceola.

TAX KEY NO.: 165-00560-0000 Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County, WI O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Avenue Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 414-727-1591 O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a Chapter 7 Discharge in Bankruptcy, this correspondence should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt.

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RN Care Managers serve as part of a team in developing care plans and providing nursing services such as assessment, care planning, education, counseling and referral. This position requires some overnight travel.

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(Aug. 24, 31, Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY ANCHORBANK, FSB Plaintiff vs.

CAROL J. JACKSON, et al.

Defendant(s)

(Aug. 17, 24, 31, Sept. 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY ANCHORBANK, FSB Plaintiff vs.

ROGER D. BIBEAU, et al.

Defendant(s)

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(Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY EVERBANK, 8100 Nations Way Jacksonville, Florida 32256; Plaintiff, vs.

BRIAN S. COWAN and ANA J. COWAN, husband and wife, 813 Superior Avenue Centuria, Wisconsin 54824; and WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, c/o Its President, 101 North Phillips Avenue Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104; and ST. CROIX REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC., c/o Steve J. Swanson, 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin 54024; Defendants.

Case No. 11-CV-515 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000.00 Honorable Molly E. GaleWyrick FORTY DAY SUMMONS THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, TO: BRIAN S. COWAN and ANA J. COWAN, husband and wife 813 Superior Avenue Centuria, WI 54824 AND 229 State Road 35 Dresser, WI 54009 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 September 21, 2011, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is: Clerk of Circuit Court Polk County Justice Center 1005 West Main Street Balsam Lake, WI 54810 and to O’Dess and Associates, S.C., Plaintiff’s attorneys, whose address is: O’Dess and Associates, S.C. 1414 Underwood Avenue Suite 403 Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53213 You may have an attorney help or represent you.

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

O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff By: M. ABIGAIL O’DESS Bar Code No. 1017869 POST OFFICE ADDRESS: 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.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY BURNETT COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Full Time

Burnett County is currently seeking applications for a position as Equipment Operator in the County Highway Department.

Successful applicants must have considerable knowledge and experience in the operation and maintenance of Highway Department equipment, such as tandem dump trucks, graders, end loaders, bulldozers, etc. plus graduation from a Certified Formal School.

Requires 5 years’ experience in performing highway maintenance activities. Possession of a current valid commercial driver’s license with required endorsements mandatory. Specific position vacancies may include residency requirements in various areas of the County.

Starting Salary: $16.98 per hour plus excellent fringe benefits.

NOTE: EMPLOYMENT REGISTER ESTABLISHED AT THIS TIME MAY BE USED TO FILL FUTURE VACANCIES WHICH MAY OCCUR IN THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT DURING THE NEXT TWELVE MONTHS. For further information and application material contact the Burnett County Administration/Human Resources Office, Burnett County Government Center – Room #190, 7410 County Road K, #116, Siren, WI 54872 (www.burnettcounty.com or mthalacker@burnettcounty.org. Phone: 715-349-2181, Fax: 715349-2180). Application deadline is 4:30 p.m., Friday, September 23, 2011.

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FREDERIC BOARD OF EDUCATION

Regular Meeting, Monday, August 15, 2011 The President, Mr. Nelson, called the regular meeting of the Frederic Board of Education to order at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, August 15, 2011, in the 6 - 12 School Library.

Board members present: Mrs. Amundson, Mr. Engen, Mr. Holicky, Mrs. Matz and Mr. Nelson.

Administration present: Mr. Robinson, Mrs. Steen and Mr. Tischer.

Motion Amundson/Holicky to approve that meeting was properly noticed. Motion carried 5 - 0.

Public in attendance was the press.

Motion Matz/Holicky to approve the 6-29-11 and 7-6-11 special meetings and the 7-18-11 regular meeting minutes.

Motion carried 5 - 0.

Mr. Nelson provided a summary of the closed sessions of 6-29-11, 7-6-11 and 7-18-11.

Motion Matz/Engen to approve the closed session minutes of 6-29-11, 7-6-11 and 7-18-11. Motion carried 5 - 0.

The invoices for July were presented as follows: Regular invoices (9663-9753 & 38598-38600). .$320,052.70 Payroll account..................................................$186,310.33 Mr. Engen presented the receipts for July 2011 totaling $148,207.45.

Motion Amundson/Matz to authorize and confirm the money payments of the invoices presented. Motion carried 5 - 0.

Mr. Tischer reviewed the 2010 - 2011 budget and presented the 2011 - 2012 budget update.

Mr. Holicky provided a report on the CESA/Superintendent/ Board meeting in River Falls.

Mr. Tischer presented the district report. Mr. Robinson presented the 6-12 School report. Mrs. Steen presented the Elementary School report. The building and grounds report was submitted.

Motion Holicky/Engen to update chiller resolution. Motion carried 5 - 0.

Motion Matz/Engen to allow Mr. Tischer to make the best on choice on purchasing a new water heater. Motion Carried 5 - 0.

Motion Matz/Holicky to reduce custodial staff by 4 hours.

Motion carried 5 - 0.

Motion Amundson/Matz to approve the contracts for Nick Kuechenmeister and Todd Miller for the split Junior High football coaching position. Motion carried 5 - 0.

Motion Amundson/Matz to accept the bread bid from Sara Lee. Motion carried 5 - 0.

Motion Matz/Holicky to accept the fuel bid from Frederic.

Fuel. Motion carried 5 - 0.

Motion Engen/Matz to approve the resolution to establishing Bremer Bank as the public depository. Motion carried 5 0.

Motion Holicky/Matz to approve a resolution for short-term borrowing with Bremer Bank. Motion carried 5 - 0.

Mr. Tischer provided information on the School Forest.

Mr. Tischer reviewed the Act 10 Grievance procedure.

Mr. Tischer presented information on the Hepatitis B Control Plan.

The Employee Policy handbook was reviewed by Mr. Tischer.

Mr. Nelson announced to members of the Board that they should consider adjourning to closed session for the purpose of reviewing personnel contracts. Mr. Nelson informed the Board the closed session would be proper and is authorized by s 19.85 (1) (c) (f) (i) of the WI Statutes.

Motion Holicky/Engen to adjourn to closed session. Vote by roll call was unanimous to convene in closed session and the motion carried 5 - 0. Time: 8:07 p.m.

The regular meeting convened at 8:25 p.m.

Motion Amudnson/Matz to adjourn. Motion carried 5 - 0.

Time: 8:25 p.m.

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POST OFFICE ADDRESS: 1414 Underwood Ave., Ste. 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.

Notices/Employment Opportunities NOTICE OF ANNUAL DISTRICT MEETING & BUDGET HEARING - SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WEBSTER (SECTION 120.08(1)) (Section 65.90(4)) Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of the School District of Webster that the Annual Meeting of said district for the transaction of business, and the budget hearing, will be held in the Cafetorium of the Webster 5-12 School on the 26th day of September, 2011, at 7 p.m.

Dated this 8th day of September, 2011.

Wendy Larson, District Clerk 545587 4-5L WNAXLP (Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. AS SERVICER FOR BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR FFMLT 04-FF10 Plaintiff vs.

JILL LARAYNE WHITE, et al.

Defendant(s) Case Number: 08 CV 542 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on September 17, 2008, in the amount of $189,652.00, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: October 26, 2011, at 10:00 AM TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

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

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot 5 of Certified Survey Map No. 632, filed in Volume 3 of Certified Survey Maps on Page 124 as Document No. 393653, Located in the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 12, Township 35 North, Range 17 West, Town of Milltown, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2202 Antler Lake Drive, Milltown, WI 54858.

TAX KEY NO.: 040-00344-0000.

Dated this 23rd day of August, 2011.

Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Chaz M. Rodriguez State Bar #1063071 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. 276359

(Aug. 24, 31, Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.

JOEL H. HUNTER and JANE DOE , unknown spouse of Joel H. Hunter Defendants.

Case No.: 11-CV-119 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 April 11, 2011, in the amount of $91,343.18, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: October 12, 2011, at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

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

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin DESCRIPTION: Lots 2 & 3, Block 2, First Addition to the Village of Frederic, Polk County, Wisconsin. (Parcel No. 126-131).

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 209 1st Ave. North, Village of Frederic.

TAX KEY NO.: 126-00131-0000.

Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County, WI O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Avenue Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 (414) 727-1591 O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a Chapter 7 Discharge in Bankruptcy, this correspondence should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt.

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(Sept. 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT ADAMS COUNTY BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff vs.

Barbara V. Turnquist, Richard C. Turnquist, Sunset Condominiums at Northern Bay Homeowner’s Association, Inc., Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Bank of America, N.A. as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. Defendants SUMMONS Real Estate Mortgage Foreclosure Case No. 10 CV 319 Honorable Charles A. Pollex Case Code: 30404 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To the following party named as a defendant herein: Richard C. Turnquist You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The second amended complaint, which is also served on you, states the nature and the basis of the legal action. Within 40 days after September 7, 2011, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the second amended 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: Adams County Clerk of Circuit Court 402 Main Street, P.O. Box 220 Friendship, WI 53934-8014 and to to Marie M. Flannery/ Blommer Peterman, S.C., plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is: Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper answer within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the second amended 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 30th day of August, 2011 to Marie M. Flannery/Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1045309 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 276670 544928 WNAXLP

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(Aug. 24, 31, Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY FIRST NATIONAL BANK & TRUST, P.O. BOX 32 Rice Lake, WI 54868, Plaintiff, vs.

BRIAN L. LODERMEIER 1062 50th Ave. Amery, WI 54001, and CARRIE J. LODERMEIER 1062 50th Ave. Amery, WI 54001, and HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION 1737 Beam Ave., Suite C Maplewood, MN 55109, and AMERY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, 265 Griffin Street E. Amery, WI 54001, Defendants.

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 10 CV 1009 Classification No.: 30404 Under and by virtue of Judgment for Foreclosure in the above-entitled action issued by the Court aforesaid on the 11th day of April, 2011, I am commanded to sell the following described property: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 2989, Volume 14, Page 11, being located in the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 5, Township 32 North, Range 16 West and in the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 8, Township 32 North, Range 16 West (in the Town of Black Brook), Polk County, Wisconsin.

TAX KEY NO.: 010-00195-0100.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1063 50th Ave., Amery, WI 54001.

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 19, 2011, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., on that day at the front entrance of the Polk County Courthouse located in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, I will sell the abovedescribed 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 in an “as is” basis without warranties or representations of any kind.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 17th day of August, 2011.

Peter Johnson, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Drafted by: Andrew S. Lawton Attorney at Law P.O. Box 119 Spooner, WI 54801 Phone: 715-635-7525 State Bar No.: 1000824

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Case No. 11-CV-522 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000.00 Honorable Molly E. GaleWyrick FORTY DAY SUMMONS THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, TO: PATRICIA J. HANSON and JOHN DOE unknown spouse of Patricia J. Hanson 2840 Wilson Avenue St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 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 September 21, 2011, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is: Clerk of Circuit Court Polk County Justice Center 1005 West Main Street Balsam Lake, WI 54810 and to O’Dess and Associates, S.C., Plaintiff’s attorneys, whose address is: O’Dess and Associates, S.C. 1414 Underwood Ave., Ste. 403 Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53213 You may have an attorney help or represent you.

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

(Sept. 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff Vs JUDITH AAMOLD, et al Defendant(s) AMENDED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case Number: 09 CV 256 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on July 1, 2009, in the amount of $135,172.36, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: Oct. 13, 2011, at 10 a.m.

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

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

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: The following described real property situated in the County of Polk, and State of Wisconsin, to wit: Part of the Southwest One-Quarter of the Northwest One-Quarter (SW 1/4 NW 1/4), Section Thirty (30), Township ThirtyFive (35) North, Range Eighteen (18) West, described as follows: Commencing at the West One-Quarter corner of said Section 30, thence East along the South line of said SW 1/4 of NW 1/4 115.40 feet; thence leaving said South line North 01 degree 41’ 22” West along the Southerly extension of the Easterly right of way of State Highway No. 87 and along said Easterly right of way a distance of 898.89 feet to the point of beginning, thence leaving said right of way South 89 degrees 32’ 41” east 425.41 feet, thence North 00 degree 38’ 07” East, 401.9 feet, more or less, to the North line of said SW 1/4 of NW 1/4, thence Westerly along said North line 441.73 feet, more or less to said Easterly right of way of STATE Highway No. 87, thence South 01 degree 41’ 22” East along said Easterly right of way 402.2 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning, containing four acres, more or less, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1976 State Road 87, Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024.

TAX KEY NO.: 020-00757-0001.

Dated this 7th day of September, 2011.

Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Christina E. Demakopoulos State Bar #1066197 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. 276966

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(Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, One South Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606; Plaintiff, vs.

PATRICIA J. HANSON and JOHN DOE, unknown spouse of Patricia J. Hanson 1636 Lafond Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 Defendants.

POLK COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES DIRECTOR

Industrial Tool & Plastics Inc. is accepting applications for a

1ST-SHIFT SETUP - CYCLE TECH

Applicant must have plastic injection mold setup and cycling experience. Wages will be based on experience. ITP offers a competitive wage and benefits such as group health, dental, life insurance, 401(k) and vacation pay.

Apply at:

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Polk County is seeking an entrepreneurial, innovative and collaborative leader to serve as the Director of the County Human Services Department. Must possess excellent communication skills and demonstrate a record of success in developing collaborative relationships with community leaders, organizations and leadership of highly talented staff. Strong business background with experience in performance management and strategic planning in Human Services issues critical. Master’s Degree in Human Services, Social Work, or Public or Business Administration, or related field with five (5) years’ program planning, administration and budgetary experience, preferably in public sector or equivalent combination. Advance Practice Social Work License (WI) or similar level of licensure/certification strongly preferred. Salary is DOQ. Please visit our Web site at www.co.polk.wi.us for additional information. Deadline 546159 5L to apply: October 4, 2011. AA/EEOC.

529 Blanding Woods Rd., St. Croix Falls, WI 715-483-3086, Fax: 715-483-1623, amy@itpmolding.com

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(Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, Plaintiff, vs.

WESTON J. HERMAN, and VIRGINIA Y. BONIN, and UNKNOWN TENANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 11 CV 32 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on February 24, 2011, in the amount of $265,370.74, 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, November 3, 2011, 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: Part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SW1/4 of SE 1/4) of Section Twenty-nine (29), Township Thirty-four (34) North, Range Eighteen (18) West, described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest corner of said SW1/4 of the SE1/4 of Section 29, Township 34 North, Range 18 West; thence East 871.2 feet to an iron pipe stake; thence South 500 feet more or less to the North line of U.S. Highway No. 8; thence West along the North line of U.S. Highway No. 8 to the West line of said SW1/4 of the NE1/4; thence North along the West line of said SW1/4 of the SE1/4 to beginning, EXCEPT parcel described in Volume 477 Records, page 313 as Document No. 433129 and EXCEPT parcel described in Volume 627 Records on page 75 as Document No. 517424, as corrected by affidavit recorded in Volume 818 Records on page 91 as Document No. 598896, Polk County, Wis. PIN: 281-01388-5000.

STREET ADDRESS: 2249 West Hwy. 8, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 5th day of September, 2011.

Peter M. Johnson, 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 546254 WNAXLP

Agenda: Clerk’s report, treasurer’s report, open forum, approve employee grievance policy, review budget format, pay bills, review correspondence 546200 5L and audit of books.

Patsy Gustafson, Town Clerk

(Aug. 31, Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb, Plaintiff, v.

David T. Heuring, et al, Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No: 09 CV 953 Case Code: 30404 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure entered September 2, 2010, in the amount of $262,758.12, the Polk County Sheriff will sell the described property at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: October 13, 2011, at 10 a.m.

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

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.

DESCRIPTION: Parcel I: The North 660 feet of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 19, Township 32 North, Range 17 West, AND the North 660 feet of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 19, Township 32 North, Range 17 West, except that part lying East of West Church Rd., AND the South 660 feet of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 19, Township 32 North, Range 17 West, AND the South 660 feet of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 19, Township 32 North, Range 17 West, except that part lying East of West Church Road. Said land being in the Town of Alden, Polk County, Wis. Parcel II: The North 660 feet of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 19, Township 32 North, Range 17 West, AND The North 660 feet of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 19, Township 32 North, Range 17 West, except that part lying East of West Church Road. Said land being in the Town of Alden, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: N/A. Vacant land along West Church Road, Star Prairie, WI 54026. /s/ Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. If you are currently in bankruptcy or have been discharged in bankruptcy, this letter is not an attempt to collect the debt from you personally. This letter serves only as notice of the commencement of a legal proceeding as required by the loan documents, state law and/or federal law.

ECKBERG, LAMMERS, BRIGGS, WOLFF & VIERLING, P.L.L.P Nicholas J. Vivian (#1047165) 430 Second Street Hudson, WI 54016 (715) 386-3733 Attorneys for Plaintiff

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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(Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY EVERBANK, Plaintiff, vs.

NANCY V. LINDMEYER and JOHN DOE, unknown spouse of Nancy V. Lindmeyer; and STATE OF WISCONSIN, c/o Attorney General; Defendants.

Case No. 11-CV-160 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 April 29, 2011, in the amount of $81,028.05, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 1, 2011, at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

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

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: That part of Outlot Twenty-six (26) for the Outlot Plat of the Village of Osceola, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Outlot 26; thence along the Westerly line of said Outlot 26, South 28 45’ 10” West 70.09 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 60 00’ 41” East, 124.59 feet; thence North 30 39’ 14” East 44.87 feet; thence parallel with the Northerly line of said Outlot 26 South 47 38’ 35” East, 74.05 feet to the Easterly line of said Outlot 26; thence along said Easterly line of Outlot 26, South 29 00’ 00” West 65.02 feet to the Southeast corner of said Outlot 26; thence along the Southerly line of said Outlot 26, North 57 38’ 12” West 200.07 feet to the Southwest corner of Outlot 26; thence along said Westerly line of Outlot 26, North 28 45’ 10” East, 14.91 feet to the point of beginning.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 719 North Cascade Street, Village of Osceola.

TAX KAY NO.: 165-00380-0000 Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County, WI O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Avenue Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 414-727-1591 O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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

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Part-time RN for the St. Croix Falls Comforts of Home Please apply within.

TOWN OF LAKETOWN

The Monthly Board Meeting Will Be Held Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, At 7:30 p.m., At The Cushing Community Center

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(Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY RURAL AMERICAN BANKLUCK, Plaintiff, vs.

MERALD J. SAGNES and BONNIE R. SAGNES, and U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, ND, Defendants.

Case No. 11 CV 159 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on April 25, 2011, in the amount of $207,432.53, I will sell the described premises at public auction at the Main Front Entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, on Thursday, October 27, 2011, 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 22, Plat of Rollingwood Shores, said plat located in the North Half of the Southeast Quarter (N1/2 of SE1/4), and the South Half of Northeast Quarter (S1/2 of NE1/4), Section 31, Township 36 North, Range 18 West, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN: 030-01005-2200.

STREET ADDRESS: 2463 232nd Street, Cushing, WI 54006.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 29th day of August, 2011.

Peter M. Johnson, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson No. 1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787

Caregivers for 2nd & 3rd shift at Frederic Comforts of Home.

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(Sept. 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY CROIX MANAGEMENT P.O. Box 236, 412 Bench St. Taylors Falls, MN 55084 Plaintiff vs.

BAMBI L. KOCH 309 Bering St. Milltown, WI 54858 Defendant(s).

Motion to Reopen Small Claims Judgment and Order Case No. 11 SC 608 1. I am the plaintiff and my case was dismissed because of my failure to appear for a court proceeding.

2. This matter should be reopened because judgment was entered against me or my case was dismissed because of my failure to appear for a scheduled court proceeding. If the case were reopened, I would prevail because we were unable to have the sheriff find them, so we will publish publically this time.

Nicole L. Ewing THE COURT ORDERS THAT: A hearing on the motion shall be held on Oct. 3, 2011, at 8:30 a.m., in Courtroom 2, Courthouse, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin 54810.

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

BY THE COURT: Jeffery L. Anderson Circuit Court Judge August 28, 2011

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(Aug. 17, 24, 31, Sept. 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff vs.

RICK BOGAN, et al.

Defendant(s) Case Number: 11 CV 35 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on June 30, 2011, in the amount of $300,002.89, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: October 6, 2011, at 10:00 a.m.

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

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

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Parcel 1: Lot 3 of Certified Survey Map No. 505, recorded in Volume 2 of Certified Survey Maps, on Page 234, as Document No. 385464, being located in the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 1, Township 32 North, Range 18 West; also, a nonexclusive easement for ingress and egress in common with grantors, their heirs, personal representatives and assigns over and across that part of the East 33 feet of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, Township 32 North, Range 18, bounded on the North by the South line of the Plat of Round Lake Beach; bounded on the South by a line parallel with and 511.53 feet South of said North line.

(It is intended that the East end of said North line shall be the Northwest corner of Lot 2 of Certified Survey Map No. 505, as recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Polk County, Wisconsin, in Volume 2 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 234, as Document No. 385464. It is further intended that the East end of said South line shall be the Southwest corner of Lot 4 of said Certified Survey Map, Town of Alden, Polk County, Wisconsin. Parcel 2: Lot 5 of Certified Survey Map No. 3660 recorded in Volume 16 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 173, as Document No. 630537, located in the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, Township 32 North, Range 18 West, in the Town of Alden, Polk County, Wisconsin. Together with an access easement as shown in Certified Survey Map No. 3660 recorded in Volume 16 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 173, as Document No. 630537.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 534 Round Lake Court, Osceola, WI 54020.

TAX KEY NO.: 002-01017-0000 & 002-00999-0000.

Dated this 28th day of July, 2011.

Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Annie M. Schumacher State Bar # 1074726 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. 275164

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(Sept. 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF SAMUEL CARL SIGSWORTH By (Petitioner): Cynthia Marie Walkus Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing Case No. 11CV587 NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: Samuel Carl Sigsworth To: Samuel Carl Walkus Birth Certificate: Samuel Carl Sigsworth IT IS ORDERED: This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Polk County, State of Wisconsin, Judge Anderson, Polk County Justice Center, Br. 2, Balsam Lake, WI, November 1, 2011, 11:45 a.m.

BY THE COURT: Jeffrey L. Anderson Circuit Court Judge September 7, 2011 545629

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(Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION as Grantor Trustee of the Protium Master Grantor Trust c/o HomEq Servicing, as its attorney-in-fact, Plaintiff, vs.

GARY L. SIGSWORTH and JUDY A. SIGSWORTH husband and wife, Defendants.

Case No.: 10-CV-655 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 April 25, 2011, in the amount of $130,866.53, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 1, 2011, at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

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

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 West Main St., Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: A parcel of land located in part of government Lot 2, Section 30, Township 33 North, Range 16 West, Town of Lincoln, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Commencing at the East 1/4 corner of said Section 30; thence, along the East line of said Section on an assumed bearing, South 01 degree 25 minutes 15 seconds East a distance of 1,375.94 feet to the Northwest corner of Lot 3 of Certified Survey Map No. 749 as recorded in Volume 3, Page 241 of said Maps in said County; thence North 87 degrees 00 minutes 33 seconds West a distance of 491.07 feet to an iron pipe; thence, along said right of way, South 87 degrees 42 minutes 15 seconds West a distance of 170.00 feet to the point of beginning, this being an iron pipe on the Southerly right of way of Baker Street; thence South 04 degrees 08 minutes 04 seconds East a distance of 407.42 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 87 degrees 42 minutes 15 seconds West a distance of 150.00 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 01 degree 19 minutes 34 seconds West a distance of 405.66 feet to the said right of way of Baker Street; thence, continuing, North 01 degree 19 minutes 34 seconds West a distance of 61.25 feet to the North line of said Government Lot 2; thence, along last said North line, South 88 degrees 29 minutes 17 seconds East a distance of 126.80 feet; thence South 04 degrees 08 minutes 04 seconds East a distance of 63.26 feet to the point of beginning. The above described parcel is subject to said Baker Street (a Town Road).

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1114 Baker Ave., Town of Lincoln.

TAX KEY NO.: 032-00903-0000.

Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County, WI

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WEBSTER

INVITATION TO BID SNOWPLOWING

The School District of Webster is accepting bid proposals for snowplowing. All bids are to be sealed and submitted no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, September 30, 2011, to the School District of Webster, P.O. Box 9, Webster, WI 54893. Please direct any questions to Brian Sears at 715-866-4281 or bsears@webster.k12.wi.us.

Specifications: • Administration building parking lot • Elementary School parking lot and playground • 5-12 School parking lot, turnarounds and receiving area *Bids are on a per hour rate for a two-year period (2011-12 and 2012-13 school years) *Plowing to begin after 2” of snow accumulation *Frequency of plowing to be determined by Administration and must be completed by 7:45 a.m.

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any part of a bid or all bids.

The School District of Webster does not discriminate in education or employment based on sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or disability.

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NOTICE FOR ANNUAL DISTRICT MEETING FREDERIC SCHOOL DISTRICT [Section 120.08(1)]

Notice is hereby given to qualified electors of the Frederic School District that the annual meeting of said district for the transaction of business, will be held in the 7 - 12 School Commons, on the 26th day of September, 2011, at six-thirty o’clock p.m.

Rebecca Amundson, Clerk

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(Aug. 17, 24, 31, Sept. 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P,. AS SERVICER FOR THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS CWALT, INC. ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-OC7, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006OC7 Plaintiff vs.

SAREE L. REINDAHL, et al.

Defendant(s) Case Number: 11 CV 74 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on June 30, 2011, in the amount of $101,189.04, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: October 6, 2011, at 10:00 a.m.

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

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

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Part of GovernMent Lot 3, Section 31, Township 34 North, Range 15 West described as follows: Commencing at a Point on the West Line of said Section 31, Township 34 North, Range 15 West, 641.25 feet South of Northwest Corner of said Section 31, Township 34 North, Range 15 West, thence South 69 feet, thence East 175 feet, thence North 69 feet, thence West 175 feet to the place of beginning.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1286 60th Street, Amery, WI 54001.

TAX KEY NO.: 008-00818-0000 Dated this 22nd day of July, 2011 Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Annie M Schumacher State Bar # 1074726 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. 274724

Case Number: 10 CV 354 AMENDED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on September 30, 2010, in the amount of $191,817.76, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: October 26, 2011, at 10:00 a.m.

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

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

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lots 1 and 2 of Certified Survey Map No. 4468 filed on May 19, 2004, in Volume 20, Page 20, as Document No. 680274, being a part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 26, Township 36 North, Range 17 West, in the Town of Luck, Polk County, Wisconsin. ALSO DESCRIBED AS: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, Section 26, Township 36 North, Range 17 West, Town of Luck, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as Lots 1 and 2 of Certified Survey Map No. 4468 filed in Volume 20, Page 20, as Document No. 680274.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1382 and 1382-A State Rd. 48, Luck, WI 54853.

TAX KEY NO.: 036-00614-0100 & 036-00614-0200 Dated this 15th day of September, 2011.

Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Russell J. Karnes State Bar #1054982 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. 277279

By: (Petitioner) Maria Alyssa Ruth Morales Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing Case No. 11 CV 592 NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: Isaiah Joseph Stauber To: Isaiah Joseph Morales Birth Certificate: Isaiah Joseph Stauber IT IS ORDERED: This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Polk County, State of Wisconsin, Molly E. GaleWyrick, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, October 12, 2011, 11:45 a.m.

If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 715-4859299 at least ten (10) working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation.

BY THE COURT: Molly E. GaleWyrick Circuit Court Judge September 12, 2011

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(Aug. 17, 24, 31, Sept. 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY ANCHORBANK, FSB Plaintiff vs.

DAVID M. SWENSON, et al.

Defendant(s) Case Number: 10 CV 388 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on August 13, 2010, in the amount of $66,923.11, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: October 4, 2011, at 10:00 a.m.

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

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

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Parcel 1: The Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, Section 20, Township 36 North, Range 16 West, Town of Bone Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin. Parcel II: The Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4, Section 20, Township 36 North, Range 16 West, Town of Bone Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin; EXCEPT Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 2163, recorded in Volume 10 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 87, as Document No. 553225 and EXCEPT Lots 1, 2, 3, and the Access Road of Certified Survey Map No. 526, recorded in Volume 3, of Certified Survey Maps, Page 18, as Document No. 386179.

Also EXCEPTING parcel described in Volume 408, Page 645, as Document No. 386378.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1043 St. Rd. 48, Luck, WI 54853.

TAX KEY NO.: 012-00417-0000 and 012-00420-0000.

Dated this 22nd day of July, 2011.

Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Russell J. Karnes State Bar #1054982 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. 274731

IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF ISAIAH JOSPEH STAUBER

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Attn.: Jenna, P.O. Box 317, Luck, WI 54853 715-472-4222

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Please send or stop in with your resume:

(Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff vs.

LEON E. MEWHORTER, et al.

Defendant(s)

(Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY

(Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP F/K/A COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP Plaintiff vs.

MICHAEL M. TETZLAFF; BRENDA K. TETZLAFF; GHERTY & GHERTY; CURRENT OCCUPANTS OF 137 NELSON AVENUE, DRESSER WI 54009; Defendant.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 10 CV 90 Case Code No. 30404 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on July 19, 2011, in the amount of $129,929.72, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 10, 2011, at 10:00 a.m.

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

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

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

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

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Lot 1 of Survey Map No. 4608 recorded in Volume 20 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 160 as Document No. 687366, a Division of Lot 4, Plat of Margaret Park located in the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 7, Township 33 North, Range 18 West, Village of Dresser, Polk County, Wisconsin.

TAX KEY NO.: 116-00297-1042.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 137 Nelson Avenue, Dresser, Wisconsin 54009.

Gunar J. Blumberg State Bar No. 1028987 Attorney for Plaintiff 230 W. Monroe, Ste. 1125 Chicago, IL 60606 Phone: 312-541-9710 Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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Bella Salon and Day Spa is seeking a cosmetologist to join our friendly & talented staff. Positions available at both our Luck and Grantsburg locations. Aveda color knowledge & product training is preferred. We offer a competitive compensation package, based on experience.

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Building Maintenance Engineer $18.56/hr.

Golden Age Manor Full Time 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Deadline To Apply: Sept. 23, 2011 YOU MUST COMPLETE OUR POLK COUNTY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For applications, complete job description & qualifications please visit our Web site at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employee Opportunities, or in person at 100 Polk County Plaza, #229, Balsam Lake, WI, 715-485-9176 or GAM, 546160 5L 220 Scholl Ct., Amery, WI, 715-268-7107. AA/EEOC

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POLK COUNTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS

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There is an immediate opening for a high school cheerleading advisor. This is a paid position. Our sports activities have begun, so we are looking to fill this position immediately.

Interested parties please contact Scott Johnson, 24022 Fourth Avenue, Siren, WI 54872, 715-349-2277 extension 400 545698 4-5L or e-mail: sjohnson@siren.k12.wi.us.

(Sept. 14, 21, 28) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JEANNE L. COQUYT Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 11 PR 65 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth May 16, 1948, and date of death June 19, 2011, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 509 Benson Road North, Frederic, WI 54837.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is December 16, 2011.

5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wis., Room 500.

Jenell L. Anderson Register in Probate 715-485-9238 September 7, 2011 Adam C. Benson Attorney at Law Benson Law Office LLC P.O. Box 370 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5215 Bar #1032855

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HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING ADVISOR

(Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DIAN L. BERGMAN Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 11 PR 66 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for information administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth December 9, 1951, and date of death July 2, 2011, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 1526 - 155th Street, Centuria, WI 54824.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is December 23, 2011.

5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500. /s/ Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar 715-485-9238 September 13, 2011 Christine A. Rasmussen 103 North Knowles Avenue New Richmond, WI 54017 715-246-2211 Bar No. 1048961

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JOB VACANCY

(Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH J. BERGMAN Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 11 PR 66 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for information administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth January 27, 1949, and date of death July 2, 2011, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 1526 - 155th Street, Centuria, WI 54824.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is December 23, 2011.

5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wis., Room 500. /s/ Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar 715-485-9238 September 13, 2011 Christine A. Rasmussen 103 North Knowles Avenue New Richmond, WI 54017 715-246-2211 Bar No. 1048961

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Notices/Employment Opportunities

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING FREDERIC SCHOOL DISTRICT (Section 65.90) (4)

SIREN SCHOOL DISTRICT

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

THE FOLLOWING POSITION IS AVAILABLE:

3rd-Shift Maintenance Supervisor

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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LUCK REGULAR BOARD MEETING Monday, September 26, 2011, 6 p.m.

Boardroom

AGENDA: 1. Call to order and seek approval of the agenda, Robert Clifton 2. Consideration of previous minutes, LeRoy Buck 3. Presentation of Vouchers, Amy Dueholm 4. Treasurer’s Report, Amy Dueholm 5. Recognition of Guests or Delegates A. Student Representation - Michael Jensen, discussion of cell phone use.

6. Administrative Reports A. Mr. Palmer B. Mr. Gobler C. Mrs. Goldbach 7. Old Business A. Second reading of employee “Grievance Procedure”.

B. PBIS update - Scholl start-up activities.

8. New Business A. Shared service agreement with Frederic on special needs programming.

B. Recommendation for a 3-hour and a 6-hour per day Para-professional positions.

C. Approval of class activity fund setup for the following classes, 2012 - 2015.

D. Ratify base pay offer and partial agreement for 2011 - 12 school year for certified staff.

E. Discussion of repair work needing to be done.

F. Discussion and approval of the 2011 - 12 budget and levy proposal to take to the Annual Meeting.

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

9. Motion to convene to executive session per WI Stat. 19.85(1) (e) for discussion of selling school property. A special meeting may be called based on this discussion to proceed with any further action.

10. Motion to adjourn.

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NOTICE OF MEETING OF BOARD OF REVIEW TOWN OF MILLTOWN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Review for the Town of Milltown, will meet at the MILLTOWN FIRE HALL, on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2011, from 10 a.m. to Noon, for the purpose of reviewing and examining the assessment roll of the real estate and personal property therein, and correcting errors in said roll whether in description of property or otherwise and to perform such other duties as imposed by law.

Please be advised on the following requirements to appear before the Board of Review and procedural requirements if appearing before the Board: No person shall be allowed to appear before the Board of Review to testify to the Board or to contest the amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of the assessor to view such property.

After the first meeting of the Board of Review and before the board’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the Board of Review may contact, or provide information to a member of the Board about the person’s objection except at a session of the Board.

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board or contest the amount of assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the Board or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed because the person has been granted a waiver of the 48-hour notice of an intent to file a written objection by appearing before the Board during the first two hours of the meeting and showing good cause for failure to meet the 48-hour notice requirement and files a written objection, that the person provides to the clerk of the Board of Review notice as to whether the person will be removed and the person’s reasonable estimate of the length of time the hearing will take.

When appearing before the Board, the person shall specify, in writing, the person’s estimate of the value of the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the person objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at the estimate.

Virgil Hansen Town Clerk 566113 5-7L 47-49a,d WNAXLP Town of Milltown

Individuals interested in being placed on a call list for substitute employees are encouraged to complete a district application form as soon as possible. Sub lists will be created for the following position.

• Food Service

Individuals interested in applying may obtain a copy of the application form in the district office or on the district Web site at www.siren.k12.wi.us or from the Food Service Office. Please apply in person with Deborah Jaskolka, Food Service Manager.

The School District of Siren is an equal opportunity employer/educator and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin or 546268 5-6L handicap.

ORDINANCE 1-2011 All-Terrain Vehicle Route Ordinance Town of McKinley, Polk County, Wis. AN ORDIANCE DESIGNATING ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE ROUTES AND REGULATING THE OPERATION OF ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES. Section I – Intent The Town of McKinley adopts the following all-terrain vehicle ordinance/route for the operation of all-terrain vehicles upon roadways listed in Section III. Following due consideration of the recreational value to connect trail opportunities and weighed against possible dangers, public health, liability aspects, terrain involved, traffic density and history of automobile traffic, this ordinance has been created.

Section II – Statutory Authority This route is created pursuant to the Town Board of the Town of McKinley, Polk County, Wis., authority under the provisions of Wis. Stats 23.53.

Section III – Routes The following roads are designates as routes; A. Polk/Barron St. beginning at 240th Ave. and ending at 24-3/4 Ave. B. 240th Ave. beginning at 40th St. and ending at 254 240th Ave. Said routes are further described and identified by the attached map.

Section IV – Conditions Applicable to All-Terrain Vehicle Routes Pursuant to s.23.33(8) Wis. Stat.

1. No person may intentionally remove, damage, deface, move or obstruct any uniform all-terrain vehicle route or trail sign or standard or intentionally interfere with the effective operation of any uniform all-terrain vehicle route or trail sign or standards if the sign or standard is legally placed by the State, any Municipality or authorized individual.

2. No person shall possess any uniform all-terrain vehicle route or trail sign or standard of the type established by the department for the warning, instruction or information of the public, unless he or she obtained it in a lawful manner. Possession of a uniform all-terrain vehicle or trail sign or standard creates a rebuttable presumption of illegal possession.

3. Operation of all-terrain vehicles on specified routes is subject to all provisions of s.23.33 Wis. Stats. which is adopted as a part of this ordinance by reference pursuant to s.23.33 Wis. Stats.

4. All ATV operators shall observe posted roadway speed limits.

5. Speed limits – 35 MPH, except that state law restricts speed to 10 mph within 100 feet of pedestrians and within 150 feet of a dwelling.

6. DNR registration required.

7. Insurance required.

8. All-terrain vehicles shall come to a full stop at all intersections of State, County or Town roads.

9. All-terrain vehicles shall yield right of way to other vehicular traffic and pedestrians.

10. All-terrain vehicles shall be operated on the extreme right side of the roads, travel in single file and shall display a lighted headlamp and tail lamp.

11. All-terrain vehicles shall be operated on pavement when route is such.

12. Owners of all-terrain vehicles shall be responsible for the safe operation of their machines whether they are on their machine or not.

13. Routes shall be signed in accordance NR 64.12 and NR 64.12 (7) (c).

Section V – Enforcement This ordinance shall be enforced by any law enforcement officer authorized to enforce the laws of the State of Wisconsin.

Section VI – Penalties Wisconsin state All-Terrain Vehicle penalties as found in s.

23.33 (13) (a) Wis. Stats., are adopted by reference.

Section VII - Severability The provision of this ordinance shall be deemed severable and it is expressly declared that the McKinley Town Board would have passed the other provisions of this ordinance irrespective of whether or not one or more provisions may be declared invalid. If any provision of this ordinance or application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the ordinance and application of such provisions to other persons circumstances shall not be deemed affected.

Section VIII – Effective Date This ordinance becomes effective upon passage and publication.

Passed this 13th day of September, 2011.

Deborah Grover, Clerk 546076 5L WNAXLP

Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of the School District of Frederic that the budget hearing will be held at the Frederic 6-12 School Commons on the 26th day of September, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. Detailed copies of the budget are available for inspection in the district’s administration office.

Rebecca Amundson, Clerk

FREDERIC SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSED BUDGET FOR 2011 - 2012 AUDITED 2009- 2010

AUDITED 2010 - 2011

BUDGET 2011 - 2012

883,856 905,473

905,473 917,516

917,516 412,890

REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES Local Sources Interdistrict Payments Intermediate Sources State Sources Federal Sources All Other Sources TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES

2,396,530 38,035 8,428 2,836,508 375,567 42,453

2,385,912 78,743 27,341 3,070,136 242,417 54,066

2,270,283 103,300 7,600 2,800,225 315,218 56,500

5,697,521

5,858,615

5,553,126

EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES Instruction Support Services Nonprogram Transactions TOTAL EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES

2,938,699 1,939,258 797,947

3,005,722 1,953,879 886,971

3,014,613 2,038,973 1,004,166

5,675,904

5,846,572

6,057,752

16,483 16,483

16,483 16,483

0

0

0

0

0 0

0 0

0 0

633,284

760,737

676,703

633,284

760,737

676,703

166,351 151,864

151,864 137,584

137,584 127,535

1,090,488

1,077,050

779,145

1,104,975

1,091,331

789,194

0 0

0 0

0 0

0

103,826

84,500

0

103,826

84,500

0 0

0 0

0 0

313,605

285,400

301,186

313,605

285,400

301,186

68,994 68,994

68,976 68,976

67,875 67,875

15,486 14,772

14,772 14,816

14,816 14,497

1,036

244

975

1,750

200

1,250

65,946 59,307

59,307 62,972

62,972 63,907

32,271

34,971

33,600

38,910

31,306

32,665

81,271

85,138

52,326

81,271

85,138

52,326

7,849,699 379,690 40,635

8,204,510 443,994 42,569

7,995,576 461,034 26,124

7,429,374

7,717,947

7,508,418

-0.89%

3.90%

-2.70%

FUND 10 - GENERAL FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance

FUND 21 - SPECIAL REVENUE TRUST FUND Beginning Fund Balance 16,483 Ending Fund Balance 16,483 REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 0 EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES 0 FUND 27 - SPECIAL PROGRAM CATEGORICAL AID FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES FUND 30 - DEBT SERVICE FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES

FUND 49 - CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES FUND 50 - FOOD SERVICE FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES FUND 60 - AGENCY FUND Assets Liabilities FUND 71 - EXPENDABLE TRUST FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES FUND 80 - COMMUNITY SERVICE FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES FUND 90 - PACKAGE & COOPERATIVE PROGRAM FUND REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES GROSS TOTAL EXPENDITURES ALL FUNDS Interfund Transfers - All Funds Interfund Payments - All Funds NET TOTAL EXPENDITURES ALL FUNDS PERCENTAGE INCREASE NET TOTAL FUND EXPENDITURES FROM PRIOR YEAR

PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX LEVY General Fund 2,365,339 2,343,846 Debt Service Fund Fund 30 961,572 946,844 Fund 38 128,776 130,134 Fund 80 - Community Service 19,900 20,560 Prior Year Chargeback 692 TOTAL SCHOOL LEVY 3,476,279 3,441,384 PERCENTAGE CHANGE TOTAL LEVY FROM PRIOR YEAR 13.62% -1.00% PROPOSED MILL RATE 10.8213 11.1045 546293 5L 47a WNAXLP

2,243,683 646,723 216,922 20,865 3,128,193 -9.10% 10.0270

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NOTICE OF THE BOARD OF REVIEW FOR THE TOWN OF SIREN Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review for the Town of Siren of Burnett County will be held on Tuesday, September 27, 2011, from 6 - 8 p.m., at the Siren Town Hall, 7240 South Long Lake Road. For appointments call 800-721-4157.

Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the Board of Review and procedural requirements if appearing before the Board.

No person shall be allowed to appear before the Board of Review, to testify to the Board by telephone or to contest the amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of the Assessor to view such property.

After the first meeting of the Board of Review and before the Board’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the Board of Review may contact, or provide information to a member of the board about that person’s objection except at a session of the Board.

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or contest the amount of assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the Board or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed because the person has been granted a waiver of the 48-hour notice of an intent to file a written objection by appearing before the Board during the first two hours of the meeting and showing good cause for failure to meet the 48hour notice requirement and files a written objection, that the person provides to the Clerk of the Board of Review notice as to whether the person will ask for removal of any board members and, if so, which member will be removed and the person’s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take. When appearing before the Board, the person shall specify, in writing, the person’s estimate of the value of the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the person’s objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at the estimate.

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or subject or object to a valuation; if that valuation was made by the Assessor or the Objector using the income method; unless the person supplies the Assessor all of the information about income and expenses, as specified in the manual under Sec. 73.03(2a), that the assessor requests. The municipality or County shall provide by ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the Assessor under this paragraph and shall provide exceptions for persons using the information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or of the duties of their office by order of a court. The information that is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determined that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under Sec. 19.35(1) of Wis. Statutes.

The Board shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all or disabled persons who present to the Board a letter from a physician, surgeon or osteopath that confirms their illness or disability. No other person may testify by telephone.

Mary Hunter, Clerk 545586 4-5L WNALXP Town of Siren

WISCONSIN HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Applications for the 2011-2012 Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program heating season will be taken at Polk County Department of Human Services Department, 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 50, Balsam Lake, Wis., on following dates and times:

DATE Wednesday, October 5, 2011 Wednesday, October 19, 2011 Wednesday, November 2, 2011 Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Wednesday, December 7, 2011 Wednesday, December 21, 2011 Wednesday, January 4, 2012 Wednesday, January 18, 2012

TIME 9 a.m. - Noon & 1 - 3:30 p.m.

9 a.m. - Noon & 1 - 3:30 p.m.

9 a.m. - Noon & 1 - 3:30 p.m.

9 a.m. - Noon & 1 - 3:30 p.m.

9 a.m. - Noon & 1 - 3:30 p.m.

9 a.m. - Noon & 1 - 3:30 p.m.

9 a.m. - Noon & 1 - 3:30 p.m.

9 a.m. - Noon & 1 - 3:30 p.m.

When applying you must provide the following items: * Social Security cards for all household members if you have not applied for energy assistance or other public assistance in the last three (3) years. * Heat and electric costs for the previous 12 months. * Name of heat and electric companies and your account numbers. * Proof of gross income received in the three (3) calendar months prior to the month of application. * Picture ID for new applicants.

INCOME GUIDELINES FOR THE 2011-2012 WHEAP HEATING SEASON HOUSEHOLD SIZE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

3-MONTH COMBINED HOUSEHOLD INCOME $6,080.00 $7,950.00 $9,821.00 $11,692.00 $13,563.00 $15,433.00 $15,784.00 $16,135.00

If you are unable to come in on one of these dates, please call 715-485-8480 and leave your name, phone number and address and an application will be mailed to you. If you are a new applicant, you are required to apply in person. If you need directions to our office or need to schedule a phone interview, call 715-485-8486.

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Employment opportunity/Notices NOTICE FOR ANNUAL DISTRICT MEETING LUCK SCHOOL DISTRICT (Section 120.08 (1))

Notice is hereby given to qualified electors of the Luck School District, that the annual meeting of said district for the transaction of business will be held at the Luck schools in the elementary gym, on the 26th day of September, 2011, at 8 p.m.

LeRoy Buck, Clerk

LUCK SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNUAL MEETING September 26, 2011, 8 p.m.

Small Gym

AGENDA: 1. Call meeting to order - Board President - Robert Clifton.

2. Nomination and election of chairman for annual meeting Robert Clifton.

3. Reading of the minutes of the last annual meeting - Clerk LeRoy Buck.

4. Summary of the Auditor’s report - Amy Dueholm.

5. Presentation of the budget and levy recommendation (tentative) for 2011 - 12 - Rick Palmer, District Administrator.

6. Resolution to authorize salaries and the payment of actual and necessary expenses of School Board members in performance of their duties.

7. Resolution to authorize the School Board to make temporary loans to meet current obligations.

8. Resolution to provide school lunches to children at the rate fixed by the Board.

9. Resolution to authorize the board to secure legal counsel when deemed necessary.

10. Resolution to authorize the Board to continue a pupil transportation program.

11. Resolution to authorize sale of fixed assets.

12. Resolution to set Annual Meeting for September 25, 2012.

13. Community Education report - Amy Aguado.

14. Other business allowed by Wisconsin Statutes.

15. Adjourn.

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(Sept. 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY SHAREPOINT CREDIT UNION f/k/a Retail Employees Credit Union, Plaintiff, vs.

BRIAN S. THOMPSON Defendant.

Case No. 11SC729 Replevin: 31003 PUBLICATION SUMMONS To: Brian S. Thompson 2645 110th Street Luck, WI 54853 You are being sued by Sharepoint Credit Union in the Small Claims Court for Polk County, Polk County Courthouse, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin 54810, 715-485-9299. A hearing will be held at 1:30 p.m. on October 10, 2011. If you do not appear, a judgment may be given to the person suing you. A copy of the claim has been mailed to you at the address above.

Dated this 16th day of September, 2011.

WELD, RILEY, PRENN & RICCI, S.C. By: Christine A. Gimber State Bar No. 1020223 Attorneys for Plaintiff Address: 3624 Oakwood Hills Parkway P.O. Box 1030 Eau Claire, WI 54702-1030 715-839-7786 This is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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Applicant must enjoy working with children; have strong communication skills, be able to lift 50 pounds, willing to work outside, must hold or be eligible for licensure as handicapped aide by Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.!CPR certification desired.

How to Apply:!Qualified, interested persons should apply by sending a letter of application, District application (available at www.unity.k12.wi.us), resume, copy of license or evidence of license eligibility, transcripts and three (3) letters of recommendation to: Brandon W. Robinson, District Administrator Unity School District 1908 150th Street/Hwy. 46 North 546028 46d 5Ltfc 47a,dtfc Balsam Lake, WI!54810

(Sept. 7, 14, 21) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P., AS SERVICER FOR BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS, CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2007-18CB MORTGAGE - PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-18CB Plaintiff vs.

RONALD JAMES SANOSKI JR., et al Defendant(s) 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: October 4, 2011, at 10 a.m.

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

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

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: The south half of the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter (S 1/2 of NW 1/4 of NW 1/4), 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 31st day of August, 2011.

Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Christina E. Demakopoulos State Bar #1066197 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. 276769

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NOTICE RATE INCREASE WATER CUSTOMER OF THE LUCK MUNICIPAL WATER UTILITY This is to give you notice that the Luck Municipal Water Utility will file an application on September 26, 2011, with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), for authority to increase water rates. Rates for general service will increase 3 percent. The increase is necessary to reduce the existing deficiency in present rates. The request is being made under Wis. Stat. 196.193. Rate increases granted under this statute do not require a public hearing. The effect of the increase for some selected customers is shown below. Public Fire Protection and Wholesale rates (if applicable) will also increase 3 percent.

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Existing Quarterly Rate $45.00 $57.00 $273.20 $394.70 $699.20

Revised Quarterly Rate $46.35 $58.71 $281.89 $407.11 $721.42

This rate increase will go into effect on December 15, 2011.

If you have any questions about the rate increase request, call the Luck Municipal 546104 5L Water Utility at 715-472-2221.

ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Burnett County Department of Health and Human Services will begin taking applications for energy assistance beginning October 1, 2011. Applications will be taken through May 15, 2012. All new applicants will be required to provide a picture ID. Applicants must provide Social Security Cards for all household members and proof of income for the previous three moths. If you are self-employed you will need to provide your taxes. Interest and dividends needed to be verified with your most recent 1099. Pensions can be verified by payment stubs and Social Security benefits can be verified by the notice from Social Security or a 1099. Persons who did not apply last year will need to provide a heating bill or receipt and/or an electric bill showing their provider name and account number.

INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES Household Size Three-Month Income 1 $6,080.00 2 $7,950.00 3 $9,821.00 4 $11,692.00 5 $13,563.00 6 $15,433.00 7 $15,784.00 8 $16,135.00 Call 715-349-7600 to schedule an appointment.

Office hours are Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

FOR AGE 60 AND OVER Applications will be taken on an appointment only basis at the following locations: Siren Senior Center October 6, 2011 9 a.m. - Noon A & H Senior Center October 7, 2011 9 a.m. - Noon Grantsburg Senior Center October 10, 2011 9 a.m. - Noon Webster Senior Center October 13, 2011 9 a.m. - Noon Danbury Swiss Town Hall October 14, 2011 9 a.m. - Noon To schedule an appointment at these locations, please call Connie Crosby, Benefit 545916 5-6L 47-48a Specialist, Burnett County Aging Unit at 715-349-7600, Ext. 1239.

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Brickhouse Getaway a unique retreat

Converted farm is now a spectacular meeting area

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer CENTURIA – The charm of a farm is now available to all in the form of the Brickhouse Getaway, a restored vintage century farm that has been converted to a unique, inspirational lodging experience, available to rent by the day, week or longer.

Owners Julie and Eric Christenson spent well over a year restoring and customizing the farmhouse, which sits right beside Hwy. 35, north of Centuria. The farm also has a tie to Eric, whose grandparents once owned the estate, and when it became available three years ago, the couple took the plunge to turn it into a unique opportunity for events, lodging and retreats.

“We started thinking families from the Cities who wanted to experience rural life,” Julie said, noting the long lines at the state fair of kids who wanted to pet the animals. “For people who never get to see the cows or play in a cornfield.”

Almost the entire farm is part of the experience, from a converted outbuilding that is now a charming kids playhouse to a restored and customized barn with two levels of performance and retreat space, which includes a furnished lounge below and a few docile llamas, goats and cows to keep you company, which is part of the experience.

The house is fully equipped for lodging, quilting,

The living room has some of the f i n e s t woodwork around, with original flooring and vintage furniture.

Julie Christenson is the creative spark behind the Brickhouse Getaway and has poured herself into the farm, which you can rent. – Photos by Greg Marsten scrapbooking, reunions, even weddings or graduation parties. The home is also throwback to the amazing craftsmanship and woodworking of the past, with fixtures, accoutrements and themes that have blossomed from Julie’s former antique and gift business across the road. From vintage dresses and costumes, to games, photos and activities that harken back to a different era, the Getaway allows kids and adults to relax and play however they choose.

“It’s wide open. Any kind of activities they want to hold here, from birthday parties to Christmas, holidays, you name it,” Julie said.

Julie has a passion for creating unique displays from historic items, including some of the things found on the farm itself, such as a shelf made from a 100-year-old portion of a salvaged barn beam, moss included. Because the Getaway is also a working farm, it allows residents the opportunity to explore the cornfields beside or the critters

that live in the barn, and while there is plenty of sleeping room in the house, guests are welcomed to bring a tent or a camper for extra family, if desired.

“But it’s not a bed and breakfast,” Julie stressed, noting that the kitchen is totally furnished and supplied for cooking, “just bring your own food!”

The Getaway is also a work in progress, as the Christensons are constantly updating, improving and restoring portions of the estate, from the statues, outbuildings and gardens across the property to the Leaning Love Shack, which Julie hopes to someday turn into a sleeping retreat within the Getaway.

“We like to say it’s all about you. Use it however you choose,” Julie said.

The Brickhouse Getaway is open year-round and available to rent by the day, weekend or however long desired.

For information call 715-825-3503 or visit their Web site, brickhousegetaway.com.

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Open house brings hundreds to new United Pioneer Home Resident move set for Saturday, Sept. 24

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer LUCK — United Pioneer Home hosted an open house Monday, Sept. 19, at its new facility on Butternut Avenue. Well over 200 people toured through the 50bed skilled nursing home and 16-bed assisted living area, designed using the concept of neighborhoods.

Each of the two skilled nursing neighborhoods, named Butternut Place and Harmony House, include an enclosed outdoor courtyard, exercise room, family room, dining room and kitchen, as does Lawson Manor, the assisted living area.

Corner rooms are double, and all other rooms are single. Each room has a private bath with a walk-in/wheel-in shower, large enough to accommodate a resident and two aides. Rather than closet spaces, each room has a wardrobe and a nightstand/dresser.

Lighting, furniture and flooring throughout the facility, as well as the design of the kitchen and dining areas, create

There is a carport at the main entrance to new United Pioneer Home. – Photos by Mary Stirrat a homelike atmosphere.

All resident rooms are located around

the outside of the building, so each has windows to the outside. Every resident will be receiving a new handmade quilt, made by area churches, community members and others from around Polk County and beyond. A picture of each quilt was included in a photo album on display during the open house.

Located in a diamond-shaped part of the building connecting the triangular Lawson Manor and the square Butternut Place/Harmony House areas are the main entrance, reception area and administrative offices. Also in this area are a salon, chapel/community room, therapy room, laundry and main kitchen.

Residents will be moved from the current facility on Park Avenue to their new home Saturday morning, Sept. 24. United Pioneer Home Administrator Dan Valentine said that breakfast will be served in the old building, and lunch will be served in the new.

Taking its historic name from the original plat maps of the village, Lawson Manor is a 16-bed community-based residential facility that is now part of United Pioneer Home.

Well over 200 people attended the Monday, Sept. 19, open house at the new United Pioneer Home in Luck, touring the resident, administrative and therapy areas.

A gas fireplace and comfortable furniture are located in the family room of each area of the nursing home. A flat-screen television will be installed above the fireplace. Wireless Internet will be available throughout the entire facility.

Residents at the new United Pioneer Home will feel right at home when they come into the dining room for meals. Food will be prepared in the main kitchen of the nursing home, then served in the dining rooms of each of the three “neighborhoods.” The neighborhoods of the skilled nursing facility are named Butternut Place and Harmony House, and the assisted living facility is named Lawson Manor.

Residents can get a cut or a set in the salon at the new United Pioneer Home. The move from the old facility to the new will be made Saturday, Sept. 24.

New beds, with a handmade quilt for each, are in place in the 16-bed assisted living facility at United Pioneer Home. The 50 beds for the skilled nursing facility will be brought from the old United Pioneer Home, and each will also receive a new quilt.

People gathered in the dining room at Lawson Manor, the community-based residential facilUnited Pioneer Home Administrator Dan Valentine, center, shares a smile of celebration with ity at the new United Pioneer Home, enjoying treats and conversation. Each area of the new Roger and Loretta Larsen. Roger was head of maintenance at United Pioneer Home for 28 years home includes a homey kitchen and dining area. Dan Valentine, administrator of United Pioneer until his retirement in 1997.

Home, is shown near the center of the photo.

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Air Force base comes full circle

Former Osceola radar station was critical in famous UFO sighting, and now as a retreat center

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer TOWN OF EAST FARMINGTON – So it wasn’t ever really a typical “air base,” as it had no aircraft runway, but it was a critical part of the coordinated Cold War efforts to protect the nation - the continent, really - from invading Soviet forces.

The accounts of a day of unusual radar sightings in 1952 and observations that occurred at and near the former Osceola Air Base in East Farmington give a snapshot of sorts of life during the Cold War, when terrorism was unheard of, but the “Red Threat” was very real.

That snapshot not only shows how far society has come, but also how many things remain the same, only with different enemies, methods of finding them and different priorities. Looking at the base today, you can see how far the facility has come, and how much the fingerprint of the Cold War remains.

Originally commissioned as a high-tech radar station 61 years ago, with the announcement officially coming via Congressman Alvin O’Konski on May 4, 1950, the base was meant as a supplementary station to the so-called Pinetree Line of radar installations across the northern edge of the U.S. and into Canada. The U.S. Defense Department commissioned the base as the U.S. Air Force’s 674th Aircraft Control Warning Squadron Radar Support group.

From the roof of the radar tower, you can see the former operations center, where orders were received and where the radar screens were watched around the clock. – Photos by Greg Marsten

Cost estimates of over $1.2 million [1950 dollars] included everything from land purchases to extensive infrastructure and electric work, as well as the construction of over two dozen buildings to house, feed, fuel, maintain, entertain and of course, watch the skies over North America, in anticipation for a possible Cold War attack across the arctic north. While they were at it, they would help air traffic control for the now booming Twin Cities airports.

The 80-acre base was originally meant to house between 150-250 people, and became a hugely popular construction employer for several years, as the jobs were so well paid and in such high demand, craftsmen joked about taking too long a lunch, lest they be replaced.

While the base was also used for sky traffic assistance for Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, the movement to the Semi-Automatic Ground Environment system for radar in the late 1950s and early ‘60s meant fewer bodies were needed, and of course the technology was expanding faster than ever, meaning the days of the little base with no runway were nearing an end.

That’s right, no airplane ever landed on the base, although rumor has it that several smaller military planes landed on 30th Avenue in the 1950s, and helicopters were also seen on occasion. But the The ARC group has taken some of the scrap from the former air base was radar-specific, base and made it into a greeting sculpture. In the background is and as the technology evidence of the enormous power needs of the facility when it was and the threats changed, operating three radar towers, housing hundreds of servicemen and so too did the 674th officers and providing real-time telemetry for air traffic across the Squadron.

The base closure anregion.

nouncement was greeted with sad dismay and shock across the region - not unlike the semirecent Polaris Industries surprise closure announcement. Like Polaris, the U.S. Air Force was among the largest employers in Polk County at the time, and offered the highest paying jobs with a specialized, well-behaved workforce, many of whom grew to love the area and came back to the region upon retirement.

The base was officially decommissioned in 1975 under the Ford administration’s base closure and integration program. As the Cold War concerns fell to the wayside, so too did the need for such an extensive complex, with its elaborate AN/CPS 6 radar array that included three circular, giant towers with large domes to protect the dishes from the elements and spying eyes in the sky.

Some of the equipment was relocated, and some was scrapped. There are rem-

This artist’s rendering of the plans for the former radar tower shows how the ARC is hoping to put the bizarre structure to good use as a playground apparatus of sorts, with the dome above housing a proposed museum. nants of the old base spread across the region, from old utility poles as Cushing ball field light poles to plaques and scrap metal turned into art and sculpture; even a few of the former vehicles have been restored and show up in occasional parades, in honor of the former base.

The 674th remained mothballed for several years, and was later sold to a consortium called the Association of Free Lutheran Congregations for an undisclosed amount in 1979.

They planned to recycle the base into a Christian retreat center, which has taken many years and in some ways is still in progress. The group has made numerous additions and even more structures, some of which have been donated by area groups, such as an Osceola bank that gave one of their unused buildings in 2001,

See Retreat center, page 2

As part of the ARC structure, they have taken a former Somerset water park’s castoffs and made a great water slide emptying into a man-made pond, called Lake Elim.

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Homecoming 2011

Grantsburg

The Grantsburg homecoming royalty include back row (L to R): Matthew Hamann, Cody Benedict, Daniel Larsen, Carl Palmquist and Seth Coy. Front row: Cora Olson, Saisha Goepfert, Samantha Scribner, Kaitlyn Muellner and Nicole McKenzie. Grantsburg is having dress-up days throughout the week. The classes will be having competitions such as dodgeball, powder-puff football with male cheerleading, a float-decorating contest, tugof-war, food relay and an obstacle course. On Friday, the homecoming parade will begin at 2:50 p.m. at Memory Lake. The football game versus Cameron will begin at 7 p.m., and a band show will be held at halftime. The homecoming dance will be held from 9 p.m. to midnight. – Photo submitted

Unity The Unity homecoming royalty include (L to R): Michelle Rindahl, Faith Christensen, Jade Baerg, Justin Runberg, Steven Anderson and Reed Sorensen. There are dress-up days all week along with fun games for friendly class competitions. Friday, Sept. 23, will be the homecoming parade in Balsam Lake at 11 a.m. Saturday, will be filled with events such as the community picnic and walk starting at 9:30 a.m.

The football game will begin at 2 p.m. versus Boyceville, with the homecoming dance in the evening. – Photo submitted

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when they built a new complex.

Now known as the Associated Retreat Center - or ARC - the complex has 29 usable buildings, and includes a water park, winter sliding, mess hall for over 100 people and sleeping for 660 people, over twice the capacity it had as a USAF facility. In fact, it has more sleeping capacity than any other facility in the county.

Today it sits as a well-maintained church retreat center and camp. With the former barracks turned into dorms, and the framing from one of its long-forgotten radar arrays growing vines, it still shows the evidence and signatures of the Cold War engineering and heavy-duty construction the military specs required.

But if several Osceola historians have their way, the former air base/radar installation may also be a tourist destination of sorts.

“I’d say every week or two, somebody shows up and wants to take pictures or just walk around,” stated ARC guest services director Jim Keller. “Some of them were maybe stationed here, or just like the old bases.”

Keller notes that very few photos of the working base exist, and while a few have surfaced over the years, they are mainly of a specific person or show an overhead

The lone remaining radar tower has a perimeter catwalk that was also likely used for visual observations to support radar readings.

This is where a proposed military installation museum would be built, on the roof of the one remaining radar tower. The military has several of the domes that went over the structures to protect them from the elements and enemy satellite eyes, which they would also use to protect a museum of the former USAF installation. – Photos by Greg Marsten view, but certain things were very much off limits, such as the radar arrays.

Only one of the old radar towers is still intact, and it is in very good shape, really.

Towering over 70 feet above the grounds,

This is all that remains of one of the former radar towers. It was disassembled years ago.

it has a complex of rusty girders and beams that show 60 years of age and the elements, as well as a massive equipment loading ramp that is now used as launch chute for their toboggan and snow-tubing hill. Built from a retired water park in Somerset, it is an elaborate winter-sliding run that is supposedly a wild ride.

“It’s a lot of fun, people go way down into the woods,” Keller said. He also shows the manmade swimming lake built by the ARC group in 1985, called Lake Elim. Like the former radar tower, it also is a recipient of a bit of that Somerset water park equipment, and the water slide is extremely appealing on hot summer days.

“It’s really been a great place for kids,” Keller said, noting that a grown-up must be posted at the top and bottom, just in case.

While the proposal to make a portion of the old radar tower into a museum display is quite appealing and still a possibility, the plans are on hold for now, in part because the space requirements may be too demanding.

“There really isn’t a building that isn’t being used,” stated Mike Fisk, who is the

ARC director of marketing and development.

The plans put forth in recent years would possibly turn the top floor of the radar array dome building into a restored radar room, with Cold War-era-specific machinery and the like, with a dome back on top, just like it used to have. There are supposedly several in storage, but those plans are also on hold for now, as the cost so fan elevator and more are quite high.

But the ARC group has their own plans for the radar tower, and that includes possible climbing walls, jungle play areas and more, all meant to make the retreat experience even more complete.

While some focus on the military remnants and current structures, the reality is that the ARC has become a unique retreat option for Christian groups, churches, even families from beyond just the Midwest. The irony of the base is that it has now been a retreat center longer than it was ever a military installation, and even more ironic is who it serves.

“That’s the funny part, the base was built to protect us from the Russians,” Keller said with a laugh. “And not long ago we had a group of about 40 to 45 Russian Orthodox guests!”

Yes, the former base has truly come full circle, in a very good way.

When I was

young I used to pray for a bike, then I realized that God doesn’t work that way, so I stole a bike and prayed for forgiveness.

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I spent yesterday in the hospital.

Daniel was in for surgery and, as his girlfriend and official driver and emergency contact, I was supposed to assist in getting Carrie Classon him home safely and be there on the off chance that things did not go well.

Things did not go well.

Daniel is not a fan of seeking out medical attention unless there is a lot of blood and/or visibly broken bones (preferably both), categorizing other medical attentions as needless meddling, waking sleeping dogs, asking for trouble, or fixing what is not broken.

In this case, what was not broken was his wrist, which had been broken and reset with a plate inserted for good measure. The plate was supposed to be removed after the healing had occurred which was now several years ago. Only when his doctor threatened him with the possibility that, left in his arm indefinitely, six metal screws in his wrist might actually cause some damage, did he finally schedule an appointment for what should have been a relatively routine operation to remove the plate. It might have been routine except, by now, the plate and screws had become quite comfortable in Daniel’s wrist and hadn’t the slightest interest in being removed. A large number of no-nonsense tools and operating room assistants had to be called into service in order to accomplish, in three hours, what was scheduled to take mere minutes.

The plate was removed very slowly— in tiny pieces.

Daniel is not feeling very well today. Having one’s arm hammered on for three hours takes its toll and he is paying that toll today, unable to eat or think clearly. He feels beaten up and he is. I became thor-

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••• In the first year of marriage, the man speaks and the woman listens. In the second year, the woman speaks and the man listens. In the third year, they both speak and the neighbors listen.

••• My dad always said, “Love thy neighbor all through the day ... but first make sure her husband’s away!”

••• A guy asked his waiter how they prepared their chicken. The waiter said that there’s nothin’ special ...”We just flat out tell ‘em they’re gonna die.”

Wildlife festival at Crex, Oct. 2 GRANTSBURG - The annual Fall Wildlife Festival at Crex Meadows Wildlife Area in Grantsburg will be held Sunday, Oct. 2, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The festival includes bus tours of the wildlife area which depart the visitor center at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.

There is an early-bird tour to watch the cranes fly out of the refuge at 7 a.m. Presentations in the auditorium include Chris Cold of the Wisconsin DNR speaking about Wisconsin wildlife, Dale Bohlke speaking about capturing wildlife at night on trail cameras, and Bob Hanson, Wisconsin DNR, speaking about wetland management.

Demonstrations and hands-on activities include duck banding, tomahawk throwing and archery, mushrooms and plants, and live animals, including a hawk, an owl and a snapping turtle. Fun crafts and activities for the kids include making a bird feeder and a leaf wreath, going on a scavenger hunt, touching real fur pelts, and learning about animal tracks. Lunch will be available to purchase in the mess hall, presented by the Friends of Crex. - submitted

oughly convinced of how truly awful he felt when he let a newly baked loaf of bread sit on the counter all morning unmolested. He is really not himself.

Meanwhile, I feel a bit useless and helpless. In this still relatively new relationship, I am not quite sure what my role is after having successful transported the dazed and dizzy Daniel home from the hospital and making sure he got his prescriptions filled. I’d like to think that my ministrations could have some salutary effect, but there is little I can do to make him feel any better. And perhaps there is a lesson in that.

Because, while it is perfectly obvious that there is no way I can make a beaten-to-a-pulp arm heal any faster than it is going to heal, I can be very slow to realize how often I am exactly this powerless when it comes to easing the hurts and pains of those I care about. I want to believe it is in my power to make whatever is wrong better. I believe I can offer that one piece of advice that will make all the difference. I contradict someone’s interpretation of what has happened to them or what is wrong and replace it with my “everything is coming up roses” answer to whatever ails them when, in point of fact, the roses may not be coming up at all. It may be that they just spent the last three hours getting their arm hammered on by a team of tiny jackhammers.

All I can do is what I did today with Daniel. I can ask if I can help. I can tell them I care. I can just be there on the off chance that things do not go well.

It is not as satisfying as saving the day, but it counts for a lot.

Till next time, —Carrie

Grantsburg Food Shelf received $271grant

GRANTSBURG – The Grantsburg Area Food Shelf has received a $271 grant from the Feinstein Foundation for participating in the foundation’s annual One Million Dollar Giveaway to Fight Hunger program.

During the grant’s March-April activity period, GAFS promoted it as a way to earn extra funds for the food shelf. Participating churches made food donations.

Grantsburg Post Office employees collected canned and packaged food items on postal routes in their annual Stamp Out Hunger drive, resulting in 1,970 pounds of food for GAFS. In addition, individuals, churches and businesses made cash donations to raise a total of $4,900.26.

LUCK – On Sunday, Oct. 9, the annual fall colors walk Through its 14th-annual event, Feinstein Foundation and cookout event, offered by the Indianhead Ice Age Trail helped 1,700 participating anti-hunger agencies nationChapter in Polk County, will take place.

This year they will showcase the newly completed Straight Lake Park trail. Fall colors are expected to peak by then and it should be an outstanding walk. The hike will start at 1 p.m., on 140 Street, three-fourths mile south of CTH W, where parking is available on the Lundberg property.

GRANTSBURG – This will be an exciting season for Total distance will be about 6.5 miles and will be segmented for those choosing to go a lesser distance. First seg- the Grantsburg Community Chorale. ment will start at 140th Street and is 2.8 miles. At about 2 The chorale will be preparing for two events. A concert p.m., the second segment walkers join at the parking lot on of Christmas music will be presented on Sunday, Dec. 280th Avenue for 1.7 miles to the Straight Lake outlet. The 11. Rehearsals will start this coming Sunday evening, third segment is from the lake outlet to CTH I and is two Sept. 25, at 7 p.m., in the GHS music room. miles long. If you should join at this point, enter the park on The Grantsburg Chorale has been invited to sing in a 170th Avenue and 120th Street (CTH GG) and walk about a concert in Carnegie Hall on Feb. 20, 2012. Carnegie Hall quarter mile to the lake outlet. is one of the most famous performance venues in the Shuttling will be provided. Dress for the weather and world, and it is an honor to perform there. The chorale bring along plenty of water and walking sticks if needed. sang at Carnegie in 2008, and it is exciting to have this After the hike the cookout will be at the Dversdalls. Fol- opportunity again. low the event signs to Dversdall's at 2670 103rd St., just This is a five-day/four-night trip. Each day the singers around the corner from the parking lot on CTH I. Phone is are scheduled to rehearse for several hours with Greg 715-472-2248 if needing additional information. Brats and Gilpin, who is composing the music and directing it. He hamburgers will be provided. Please bring something to is the composer of “Why We Sing,” which is the piece share. For more about the Ice Age Trail, go to iceagetrail.org. that the Grantsburg school choirs sing at the conclusion - submitted of every pop concert. He has been commissioned to

Fall color hike

wide raise more than $183 million in donations and food items.

Pastor Carolyn Saunders of Central United Methodist Church spearheaded GAFS first-year participating in Feinstein. “Thanks to all the churches for their food donations, to the postal employees and people on the postal routes for participating last spring. Thanks also to the many individuals, churches and businesses who made cash donations to GAFS. We are grateful for all the donations we receive.

“I do need to stress, however, that donated food should not include items past the expiration date. The food shelf cannot distribute expired or opened items and must discard them. Please watch expiration dates when donating food.” - submitted

Grantsburg Community Chorale prepares for Christmas and trip to NYC

Calendar of events I am by nature a procrastinator.

Cold Turkey

If it were up to me Christmas cards would be mailed out in March, Presidents Day would be in NoJohn W. Ingalls vember and the Fourth of July could wait until the 15th of August or September. The only celebrations that would be on time would be the fishing opener in May and of course Labor Day (that’s when the tourists go home for the summer). Some of you may be the same way. Getting ready for the change in season is difficult. I can barely get adjusted to the last season when it is suddenly changing and gone.

Living in the Upper Midwest allows us all to enjoy the turning of the seasons. While some seasons seem to drag onward, others change quickly and often find the observers unprepared. Spring and fall are my two favorite seasons. Spring seems to tease us for weeks before definitely revealing itself but fall takes a different approach. Made sluggish from a hot, lazy summer, we are suddenly and sometimes rudely awakened by a cold slap from autumn. If cold weather arrives too early it confuses us all and we struggle to adjust to reality. It isn’t only abrupt or unseasonable weather events that mix our seasons but we seem to do a good

job of it ourselves. Oktoberfest is a good example.

Oktoberfest by virtue of its own name should be celebrated in October. However locally Oktoberfest has been celebrated in MD August and in some years in September. Calling it Augustfest just wouldn’t have the same effect. Traditionally it begins in late September and ends during the first couple of days in October. A traditional Bavarian and German celebration it has become a worldwide festival probably in part because of the huge quantities of beer consumed. Maybe it’s the large amount of beer that helps us forget in which month it should be celebrated.

It isn’t just people that get confused by the calendar but the natural world is also mixed up. At our house mayflies don’t seem to arrive until June. While fishing in Canada we noticed that mayflies didn’t hatch until the first week of July. June bugs procrastinate as well.

Rather than buzzing about in June it usually isn’t until midsummer that I hear most of the fat, crunchy june bugs smacking into headlights and windows.

People are no different. I knew a woman named April who was born in December, someone named June born in March and a lady named May who, un-

write music based on the words of Anne Frank, Ruby Bridges and Ryan White. This will be the world premiere.

There is no age limit for this event for performers.

Middle school children are welcome to sing with the adults. This trip is open to all. The chorale will work on the music during regular rehearsals on Sunday evenings, but any singer who is not in the area is welcome to join them and learn the music individually. If you are interested, you will need to contact Linda Benge and make a down payment this month.

You do not need to be going on the New York trip to sing with the chorale for the Christmas concert.

If you are interested in singing with the chorale at either event, please attend the first rehearsal or contact Linda Benge at the high school, 715-463-5165, or by email: lbeng@grantsburg.k12.wi.us. - submitted fortunately, later in life couldn’t remember when she was born. There was also a man named August who was born in June. He was the fourth in a line of Augusts but none of them were born in August either. As founders of the Busch beer empire perhaps they were too busy celebrating Oktoberfest in August.

Surrounded by names and events that are mismatched with the calendar, we are all justified in being confused. Procrastination isn’t really being late with anything, rather it is a natural response to a mixed-up world. However without dates and deadlines we would all muddle about in chaos. I couldn’t imagine trying to live a modern life while still depending on natural events. On the other hand wouldn’t it be nice to avoid constant deadlines and devotion to the clock and the calendar? Maybe we could have the IRS tax deadline sometime after the snow melts but before the first june bug hits your window. I think that being slaves to the calendar robs us of some of the joy of living and certainly adds stress to our lives.

This year I have resolved to relax and enjoy the seasons more and worry less about the details. I am also more prepared this year as I am already thinking about sending my dad a card for his May birthday. I found it in my dresser drawer. I bought it a few years ago and never sent it.

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Sixth-annual River Road Ramble

River Road

Ramblings

You are invited this Saturday, Sept. 24, to take a ramble loop tour of Hwy. 87 and the oldest road in Northwest Wisconsin, River Road. You can jump into the loop at any point, and travel the 30 miles that extends from St Croix Falls at the south to Burnett County at Trade River at the north. Detailed maps are located at either end and at Eureka, Wolf Creek and Cushing and on the web site www.earthlink.net/~ramble.

There are early signs of a spectacular fall leaf season coming with tinges of brilliant reds and oranges on maples, and dazzling yellows on others. The drive is through deep undisturbed forests on the River Road to scenic rural farms along Hwy. 87. The drive alone is wonderful, but on one day only, this Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., the neighbors along the road will have open houses, sales, garden produce as well as historic horse vehicles, antique autos, tractors, pictures and much more. You can have lunch at church or one of five local historic saloons on the route. This is a do-it-yourself celebration by the folks along the route! Guaranteed beautiful weather (even rain is beautiful here), friendly people and wonderful bargains and stops. This area is still unspoiled and wonderfully rural in nature!

****Sales and Events**** Note: There are more sales and events than listed here—watch for signs along the road. The tour is listed here starting at St. Croix Falls and heading up Hwy, 87, then turning left about two miles north on the rustic and scenic River Road, the oldest road in all of northern Wisconsin, at the Riverway signs. Of course you can start anywhere. You need to read both lists as you go—the sales are in the first list, the historic sites in the second.

Watch for signs. The Ramble goes into southern Burnett County where the River Road becomes the East River Road. After crossing Trade River, a crossroad from River Road to Hwy. 87 is Erickson Road, however we highly recommend you continue north three miles to the Grettum Flowage Road and then cross east to Hwy, 87.

You can see the fall migrating waterbirds along the large flowage lakes.

A [l] Festival Theatre historic downtown St. Croix Falls: Carrie Elkin and Danny Schmidt, Saturday, Sept.

24, at 7:30 p.m. Special split-bill show. Roots and acoustic funk, merged into a much greater whole. A performance of great energy and spirit . . . and one that audiences seem to be able to connect with on a multitude of levels, at once: Emotionally, spiritually and intellectually. Tickets are $16 B Garage, bake and craft sale - 2442 Otterslide Ave: Baby - clothes, shoes, toys (Fisher Price & Little Tikes), furniture, etc. Adult clothes, men, women and maternity. Teacher resource materials. Scrapbooking/stamping, books, skis, fish tank, holiday items, Christmas Village, household and much more.

C Yard sale-1996 247th St.: Clothing- all ages. Furniture, antiques, tools, fishing equipment and patio pavers. 8 a.m. to?

D River Road’s Wolf Creek Bar - 2387 River Road: Famous Wolf Creek Bar has continuously served liquor since 1832. Photos of “Old Wolf Creek” on display.

Player piano will play some old favorite tunes. *Mention this article and get special discount off your food order Saturday, Sept. 24, only E Garage sale -2684 240th Ave.: Something for everyone. ATV trailer, wood splitter, hutches/ dressers, kitchenware, jewelry, household, encyclopedias and much more. No sale if raining.

F Penny Lane Treasures & Crafts - 2566 240th Ave.: Unique shopping of treasured items old and new-doll collection-vintage glassware-pottery old and new.

Household-dishes-handmade purses and bags. Fresh produce. Homestead of John Penny.

Gl Wolf Creek Methodist Church - 2417 River Road Map pick-up site: Annual garage and bake sale, Fresh produce. Lunch served (sloppy joes), also vendors in church lot.

G2 Marlys: Great items-glassware, household, tablecloths, houseplants, movies, record albums and much more. (Wolf Creek Church) G3 Leaning Pine Farm Toys: Featuring farm toysvintage and new, also cars, trucks and related accessories. Handmade farm-related fiber crafts. SpecialPEDAL TRACTORS (at WC Church) H Antique Horse-Drawn Vehicles and Garage Sale: 2586 River Road. Stop in and view the Jahns collection of original, carefully restored, antique sleighs and wheeled vehicles and appointments that are on display.

Also garage, saddle, tack and other driving appointments will be for sale.

I Sunshine Gardens: 2747 Evergreen Ave. Final sale of the season; Sept. 21, through Oct. 1, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. 50 percent off trees-shrubs-perennials-water plants-houseplants, 25 percent off ironworks-fertilizer-yard art-baskets-gloves-water fountains. Stop in and get a Free 4” perennial on Saturday, Sept. 24, (while supplies last) Warm ground + cool temps, great time to plant.

J Garage sale: 2852 275th St. Just moved in and have too much, some stuff has to go! Home decor-some seasonal, appliances, clothing - adult men and women, and much more.

K Hanson Farm: 2558 Evergreen Ave. Farm market with apples, squash, pumpkins, maple syrup and seasonal garden produce. Also visit us at the Eureka Farmers Oktoberfest. Free, one huge apple!

L East River Road: Best Sale Ever -20723 E. River Road. Girls clothes 0-5T, toys, car seats, stroller, every-

Collected by Russ Hanson K.J. Eureka Tavern: A popular spot for locals, you should stop too. The building sits on the original site of the 1904 creamery. Walls from the 1915 creamery are visible in the current tavern and dining area.

Good food and friendly staff. Stop in and visit awhile!

S Chateau St. Croix Winery and Vineyard: 1998 Hwy. 87 World-class wines in the St. Croix Valley. Tasting, tours and deli food. There is no better way to end your day of traveling “the Loop.” Relax and enjoy a glass of wine in the rural setting of this amazing place.

T The Real Garage Sale: 1697 Hwy. 87: Men, this is a great real garage sale just for you. Don’t miss this one. Tools, home stuff with clothes on the side.

thing baby, household items, movies. Furniture, and much, much more. Fill up on coffee, cocoa and treats.

M Garage sale: 13324 Solness Road, one-half mile east off of 87. Great decorator items-old doors, tables, dishes, household items and more.

N Everything sale: Old Trade River School-Corner of Hwy. 87 and CTH Z, map pickup site. Quality brandname clothes-girls newborn to 4T- adult clothes, household, crafts, seasonal decor and tools. This is at the north end of the loop tour, near the old village of Trade River. Next we are headed south on Hwy. 87.

O At-las Antiques, 2123 295th Ave., downtown Atlas (CTH Rd. B, four miles east), Antiques, gifts, collectibles, wonderful old- fashioned gardens. Don’t miss this Ramble stop. You’ll be telling your friends about this one-ofa-kind shop. Located in the old general store and living quarters. (absolutely the best local antiques store in the area says the Rambler).

P Muzzle Loading Shop: 2544 Hwy. 87. Guns and ammo. Yard sale with horse-drawn walking plows, cultivators and dump rake. Lightning rods. Radio-controlled wooden boat and more. Great apples.

Q14 –Cushing - Sterling Eureka and Laketown Museum: 240th Ave., CTH N: Choose any of the three exits.

“The Small Town with the Big Heart.” Map pickup site at the SEL HS Historical Memory Room and Museum Community center second floor entrance on east side of building (follow yellow signs). Large collection of area photographs and information. Displays include post office items, camera collection, area church and school materials, local family histories. Available to purchase are local history books- “Cushing History Volume I” and new this year, “Trade River Valley Stories Volume II”, also a selection of reproduction postcards. Open 9 a.m.

– 4:30 p.m. on the Ramble, and by appointment.

Suzy Q’s Snowshoe Tavern: A great place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Daily specials. “We have whatever you are hungry for. Ask for the Ramble Special, a buck off appetizers or the burger basket.”

Dugout Bar and Grill: Great sports bar famous for delicious burgers. Always serving daily specials. Sponsor of 13 area teams- fast-pitch softball, pool, bowling leagues, trap and more. Past and present fast-pitch gettogether Saturday.

R17 Eureka Center: Hwy. 87 Map pickup site. Town hall (old school): Open house of the beautifully restored schoolhouse. Interesting display of Eureka history, pictures, artifacts, stories and farm memorabilia including antique tractors. Serving old-fashioned root beer floats.

Hosted by Anderson and Swanson families.

Eureka Farmers Market Oktoberfest: A special farmers market with a classic car show, food, crafts, baked goods and more. You will find apples, squash, a variety of locally grown produce and maybe a pumpkin or two.

Regular hours every Friday 2:30 to 6:30 p.m., May to October. Say “Hi” to Margo and buy the Rambler’s newest book—“2011 Ramblings”

****Cultural and Historic sites along the tour**** Included are Internet Links. Go to home.earthlink.net/~ramble to find more details, a map with the locations identified, and a historic tour guide.

Again we are starting at St. Croix Falls and headed north then up the River Road then back to Hwy 87 and south.

1 Festival Theatre -210 Washington St., St. Croix Falls. Historic building, very active with music, plays, and cultural activities. www.festivaltheatre.org.

2 St. Croix National Scenic Riverway Visitor Center - 401 Hamilton St. Croix Falls. The visitors center is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A large variety of exhibits, brochures and maps are available. Read more at www.nps.gov/sacn 3 Spangler’s Landing - located on the River Road; watch for National Riverway signs. A view of the St. Croix River.

4 Nevers Dam - Boat access to the wild river at the spot of the 1889-1954 huge wooden logging dam. You can read Rosemarie Braatz’s history of the dam atwww.dnr.state.mn.us/publications/books/wildriver /neversdam 5 Wolf Creek Methodist Church and Cemetery - 2417 River Road. Site of the 1882 Wolf Creek School, the Methodists moved into the 1922 school after it closed in 1957. Wolf Creek was an early Indian trading post by 1831, and as loggers moved through, farmers and other settlers followed them and Wolf Creek became a “blooming community.”

6 Ive’s Stopping Place/Pioneer Cemetery - a few miles north of Wolf Creek on the old River Road, the road from St. Croix Falls “to the pineries” in Burnett County. A stopping place along the road for the loggers headed north in the 1800s.

9 Grettum Flowage - cross over the Trade River and head north into Burnett County. Hwy. 87 and the River Road both cross the Trade River. Take the River Road north until it seems to dead end in a lake. This is the Grettum Flowage.

10&11 Trade River and Trade River School - a town located on one of the dam sites. Turn east off Hwy. 87 at the new Trade River Evangelical Church, and you will enter what was once the thriving community of Trade River. Stores, mill, telephone and electrical company, old church, sawmill, furniture factory ... all that remains is the cemetery and a few houses. The Trade River School, with a merry-go-round in the yard, was closed in the 1940s. A church and community cemetery are nearby.

14 Cushing: Cushing was named after an eastern speculator, Caleb Cushing, who bought thousands of acres of land nearby and then sold it to the settlers. The Cushing area was settled by Danes to the east, Swedes to the west, Norwegians to the north and Yankees to the south. Cushing had a church and a post office in the 1870s but did not have a store or other businesses until 1890. Then it rapidly grew and thrived through the ‘60s.

Check out the stories of Dr. Squirt and pickup an oldfashioned post-card when you stop at the SEL Historical Society Memory Room, located on the second floor of the community center, former school that was built when the one-room school west of town was closed in the ‘50s. There you will find many pictures and memorabilia from Cushing and the surrounding area on display. Relax, read and share your memories and stories.

Pick up a copy of “Cushing Wis. History Volume I” or “Trade River Stories Volume. II.” 17 Eureka Center: Hwy. 87 and 210th. Eureka Center has almost disappeared. In the early 1900s there was a population to support and enjoy a grocery mercantile, a barbershop and blacksmith, two service garages, four gas stations, a creamery and a church. When Hwy. 87 was widened many years ago, it took out several businesses at the crossroads. KJ’s and the Baptist church compete for your attendance.

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Those wonderful church suppers The annual harvest supper is always a church

drawing card, especially if turkey is on the menu.

When I read the old bound volumes of the InterCounty Leader, I often see front-page ads about our church suppers at Lewis.

We had the advantage of a big basement used as dining room in the original church. It’s hard to believe but oyster stew was often served in cold weather. I wonder if anyone would come to such a supper these days. They tell me it’s an acquired taste, which means if you try it often enough you can manage to tolerate it and perhaps even like it. Yes, I like it, but I was brought up to like everything including Brussels sprouts, parsnips and cooked cabbage.

When we came to Lewis to live in the late ‘50s, church suppers were usually served at a charge of $1 each or possibly $1.25. Mashed rutabagas were standard on the menu, but now they have disappeared.

In the early days we had no hot water in the kitchen aside from the water in the teakettles simmering on the big, old wood range in the kitchen. Ida Westlund knew how to regulate the draft on the chimney so smoke didn’t chase everyone out. It was cozy and the stovetop kept a lot of food warm or in the warming oven.

There wasn’t much of a septic tank under the kitchen sink, so we often dumped the dishwater out the window. If there were bits of food in the discarded water, it was no problem as wild animals and stray dogs would find it and clean it up.

Farmers brought in hot water in milk cans and set the cans outside the window so it was nearby if not exactly handy.

When we washed dishes we rinsed them by slipping them into an extra dishpan of hot water, then picking them out to put in a drainer. Not the most convenient but you know that old saying, “Many hands make quick work.”

I remember Hannah Serier with great fondness as she was in charge of making the coleslaw. She liked to stir it and add the dressing while she could look out at the diners to see who was already there. She was sometimes criticized for that, but I thought, “What difference does it make?”

Most of the ladies were older than I was at that time as I was in my 30s, but they were all nice and motherly. We were all friends and I was open to suggestions.

Off the kitchen was a windowless room which we called the pie room. In later years we had shelves built and tables with two levels to hold all those glorious pies including lemon meringue and pumpkin.

In the old days we had such tasty pickles, including cherry dills, bread ’n’ butter, etc. , and homemade bread. We all liked the crusts on homemade breads.

Makes me hungry just thinking about it.

I liked that old-time kitchen. One day my husband stopped at church, either taking something down there or else picking something up. There was no car outside the building, so he was surprised to find a lady taking a sponge bath in the kitchen. He did not linger nor was he embarrassed as he worked a lot with professional theater and actors always seemed to be half dressed or half changed into a costume.

Just as a funny little aside, cold cream to take off makeup was expensive so he often filled the empty jar with Spry and no one knew the difference, even though it wasn’t even lightly scented. This doesn’t belong in a story about the early church but I remembered it as one of Ken’s economic savings when he directed all those plays and I smile as I remember. I don’t think anyone would willingly smear shortening like Spry or Crisco on his or her face to remove stage

Behind the

Signpost Bernice Abrahamzon makeup.

Anyway, it’s a good way to get off the subject of anyone taking a sponge bath in the kitchen of our church.

Fortunately, it wasn’t anyone we knew.

Many churches these days have dishwashers that are mechanical, not workers’ hands. Probably considered more sterilized and sanitized.

Although you remember that old saying, “You eat a peck of dirt before you die anyway.” Not knowingly, but bit by bit, although I don’t know anyone who would stoop to pick up his gum in a chicken yard.

Sometimes it’s the funny little stories that we remember and love to tell.

Years ago we set cleaning days at church, and Carrie Pearson and Emma Bengtson came a little late. I was dusting the woodwork and pews in the sanctuary, and Carrie said, “What do you want us to do?

You’re the boss,” and I said, “Oh, no, I’m not the boss. Would you like to dust here, and I’ll find something else to do.”

The years go fast with frequent changes of pastors as they accepted new churches and new challenges.

The year 2007 was crucial as we lost four very good members and friends - Mabel Sutton, Dorothy Glockzin, June Moline and Esther Schallenberger.

Such wonderful women.

And I realized I am now one of the oldest members of our Lewis church, an honor I share with Vernon and Margaret Ulick.

And I wonder, “How in the world did I ever get here so fast?” I think as we get older, time speeds up.

The other day someone postponed a plan, and I couldn’t help saying, “Listen, at my age I’m reluctant to postpone anything.”

If we’re going to do it, let’s do it now.

You’ve heard that old expression, “Yesterday is but memories; tomorrow is hope for the future; today is the present, that’s why it’s a gift.”

So let’s make the most of today, to enjoy and appreciate it.

I can’t recall when we used to have our harvest suppers. In the fall, yes, but perhaps not on a Saturday night but another night of the week. Perhaps on a Thursday, because I remember when the big night was drawing to a close, we did as much of the cleanup as we could, but we were all tired, so we quit for the night and left some kettles to soak and came back the next day to finish up and clean the dining room.

We had some coffee, perhaps a piece of bread or tidbit, and went to work with renewed energy. We didn’t have church services the day after a big event like a church supper.

Energy takes longer now to be renewed.

Until next week, Bernice

Mixed Sampler Quilt Guild's annual quilt show set SIREN - Summer is winding down and the fall harvest is in full swing. Relax for a few hours by attending the Mixed Sampler quilt show on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 8 and 9. The show is being held at the Siren School, 24022 4th Ave. North, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.

This year, the theme for the show is Quilts of the Northwoods. This is the 23rd consecutive quilt show.

Over 200 quilts will be on display. View the hourly “bed turning” of antique and contemporary quilts presented

by Barb Sweet.

One of the many things to do at the show, aside from marveling at all of the extraordinary quilts, will be putting in your bid on one of many quilts and quilt-related items offered in the silent quilt auction. Proceeds from the auction will go to the CRA Shelter in Milltown and the Breast Cancer Fund of Burnett County. Thrivent Financial provides supplemental funding for Lutherans.

Also planned is the drawing for the guild’s yearly raffle quilt, which is the Shadow of the Bear design by Trudi Hughes of New Berlin. It is professionally quilted

by Christmas Valley Quilting of Luck. Second prize is a quilted lap quilt and third is a pieced table runner. Tickets will be available at the show or can be purchased in advance from guild members. You need not be present to win when the drawing is held on Sunday at 4 p.m.

Area quilt shops will set up shop in the vendors area.

They include Busy Bobbin, Rice Lake; Fabric Fashions & More, Rush City; Cotton Club, Chippewa Falls; Crow River Mercantile, Minnesota; Pins ‘N Needles, St. Croix Falls; and Heartlight Quilt Shop of Ladysmith. They will have plenty of quilting fabrics, books, patterns, tools and supplies with the newest items on the quilting market.

Quilt appraiser Bev Proulx from North Branch, Minn.,

will again be offering quilt appraisals for a nominal fee.

This is a good opportunity for those who want to know a bit about their quilt’s history or values for insurance purposes. Feel free to bring in quilts for an appraisal; they do not need to be entered in the show to be appraised.

Viewers of the show are asked to vote for their favorite quilts in three different categories. The voting will be done on Saturday. On Sunday everyone can see which quilts were voted to be the “viewers choice.” So plan on spending a few hours shopping at the vendors, looking at quilts, learning some quilt history and some new techniques for quilting. A café is on-site with proceeds going to Relay for Life and the facility is handicapped accessible. The guild is doing their part to be “green” also as members have been saving their thread tails, fabric scraps and batting scraps and making pet beds for dogs and cats. Several will be available for purchase at the show. - submitted

Do you remember?

Compiled by Bernice Abrahamzon

50 Years Ago Stock car races were held every Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Grantsburg Fairgrounds.–A dance was held at the Indian Creek Hall with music by the Badger Dutchmen, on Aug. 26.–A dance was held at the Dairyland Hall on Aug. 25, sponsored by Burnett County Veterans of Foreign Wars.–A dance was held at Yellow Lake Lodge every Thursday and Saturday nights with music by the Eddy Jacks Trio.–The film “Snow White and the Three Stooges” was playing at the Frederic Theatre.–The year brought a record bean pack at Stokely Cannery.–The Tamburitzans performed Sept. 12 at Frederic.–Schools in Frederic officially opened Sept. 6.–Central Burnett County Fair was held at Webster Sept. 1,2, 3 and 4.–News came in from Joel, Viola Lake, Sterling and East Dresser, etc.–Specials at the Frederic Co-op Super Market included fryers at 29¢ lb., slab bacon at 47¢ lb., Polish sausage at 2 lbs. for $1.09 and bananas at 2 lbs. for 25¢.–Specials at Route’s, Frederic, included sugar at 10 lbs. for 95¢, sweet corn at two dozen for 45¢, wieners at 43¢ lb., hams at 49¢ lb. and Jell-O at six packages for 49¢.–Schauls Shoe Store in Frederic had a sharp look in flats for school and date times.–Wilt Fleming, Frederic, had russet potatoes, No. 1 and No. 2, for sale.–J.B. Hanson at Siren was robbed.–Gov. Gaylord Nelson signed a $50 million state park bill.

40 Years Ago

Payday was held Sept. 10 at Farmers Oil in Frederic.–Duplex apartments. will soon be built in Luck.–Advotech enrolled 150 for full-time classes.–A drowning happened on Horseshoe Lake.–Specials at the Frederic Co-op Super Market included beef roast at 58¢ lb., Swiss steak at 78¢ lb., ground chuck at 78¢ lb., russet potatoes at 20 lbs. for 88¢, California nectarines at 3 lbs. for $1, Santa Rosa plums at 3 lbs. for $1 and young hen turkeys at 45¢ lb.–Magnetic signs were for sale at the Inter-County Leader, Frederic.–The 75th anniversary was held at Webster’s oldest congregation, Our Redeemer Church of Webster on Sept. 12.–Special at the Frederic Dairy Queen was a parfait sundae at 43¢.–At Grantsburg, a survey report was good, and the board approved senior citizens lunches.–Seven were injured in a crash on a Burnett County highway.–The Trade Lake Improvement Association sponsored an annual bean feed on Sept. 18, at the Frederic Recreation Hall.–Specials at Route’s, Frederic, included ground beef at 59¢ lb., oleo at 4 for $1, popsicles at 5¢ each and Wisconsin russet potatoes at 10 lbs. for 39¢.–The Frederic Auto Co. had its new car showing of Chevrolets and Oldsmobiles on Thursday, Sept. 23, and pie and coffee were served by Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Frederic.

20 Years Ago

Little Miss Siren candidates included Kristina Cook, Ashley Coyour, Leah Daniels, Natasha Engstrand, Rebeccah Flodin, Angela Holland, Jenny Isaacs, Nicole Keding, Alicia Lamphere, Sarah Lieder, Mika McBroom, Rose Peloquin, Jamie Roy and Tiffany Trisler.–Columnist Bob Becker of Bootprints wrote about farm women.–A final closeout was held Aug. 2 – 3 at Anderson’s Bait and Bottle, Siren, on liquor, wine, bait, hunting and archery supplies and more.–Customers were invited to come to Creative Jewelers, Siren, to meet Keith Davidson, a local woodcarving artist, on Aug. 2 – 3.–Siren Summerfest Days were held Aug. 2, 3 and 4, 1991.–Wayne’s IGA, Webster, opened a Pizza Shoppe.–Faraway Farm, Siren, celebrated its fourth year in business. The salmon farm in Burnett County was opposed by some.–A Siren Summerfest talent contest was held Aug. 2.–It was written that health-care costs were going through the roof.–An upgrade in care was sought by local EMTs.–Open house was held at My Day Care Center at Park Avenue., Frederic.–Claramae Peterson and Leslie Fred Route were married 50 years ago Aug. 10 at the First Lutheran Church, Amery. They received congratulations from their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER

Hi everyone, did you see that frost on the ground the other morning? Brrrrrr, it’s way too early for that and they’re saying we’re in for a cold winter. I didn’t think it could get much colder than it did last year.

That Maya has sure found her voice and can bark, it’s enough to break your eardrums! She thinks we have a revolving door, barks to go out and then turns around and barks to come in and then out and then in. I think you probably get the picture.

Good news on cat adoptions. Our two longest term cats, the black teenage twins Dudley and Jose, have been adopted together and left the shelter on Saturday with their new mom. Tux went to a great forever home on Friday and Doll Face will be going to her fabulous new home this week.

Coal the black kitten will be going to live with my friend Blackie and his family – isn’t that great?

With the dogs, on Friday Nate went to live with a very nice man and Nina went to her new home on Saturday. I hear there are another couple of applications in the works so keep your fingers crossed.

We did, however, get five new stray dogs and one stray cat in at the shelter. Hopefully their owners will miss them and give the shelter a call to see if they are safely housed with us and waiting to be picked up.

This week I think I will tell you about Ajax and Alanna, two 6-month-old black Labs that were tied to the fence outside the shelter and left. These young friends of mine are a lot of fun and full of playful energy, just looking for someone to play with. They seem to get along well with the other resident canines, which is nice. Both are in great

Happy Tails

Await

Arnell Humane Society of Polk County Annie is a recent college graduate with a degree in flower arrangement. She realizes that it is a tough market out there and would be willing to take on some household chores to get her foot in the door. She will keep the mice in your home to a minimum and watch your windows for you, whatever it takes. Annie’s minor degree is in stress therapy.

She practices this talent with little effort as she is willing to calmly lie in your lap until the pressure of the day disappears. A young girl in her prime, Annie is 1 year old and already spayed. She won’t need maternity leave from her duties in her new home.

Annie has a soft, short, white and gray tabby coat with large round eyes and a way with your heart.

Hire her today; you won’t be sorry.

Adoptions are always a happy occasion at Arnell Humane Society, but last week was an especially fulfilling week for adoptions. Three special-needs dogs were adopted to spectacular homes.

Lilli was a young female poodle that came to the shelter as a frightened stray. She had all of the

Engagement

Shelter

YAPpenings Sadie shape with shiny coats and pearly white teeth! I’ll also tell you about Alvin, a young and handsome Border collie mix. We think he may be about 7 months old and he is also full of playful energy. Any one of these three or any of the others at the shelter would make a wonderful addition to your family.

So why adopt from a shelter, you say – well look at me, I came from a shelter. Pets make great companions for anyone of any age. The best thing you could do for the world is adopting an adorable dog or cat from a pet shelter! There are many good reasons why you should adopt from the shelter but the best reason of all is that shelter animals can be some of the best pets out there as they are grateful to have a new and loving home to live in.

Don’t forget the Walk for the Animals on Sept.

24, in Siren. Our friend Pam Cunningham, who does great work with area cats, is organizing a fun afternoon with the walk and we’re really hoping that there will be a good turnout of people and dogs. I’ll be there and if you want to sponsor me for the walk, just give the shelter a call or drop by and let them know. To find out all the details, please visit our Web site where you can find everything you need to know as well as the forms. Hope to see you there!

Ajax

We would like to give a special thank-you to Steve at the Yellow River Saloon in Webster for sponsoring the shelter with the proceeds from his Friday meat raffle. Please stop by on a Friday and participate in this great event, or Alvin stop by anytime as I hear the food is really good! Also to Rick Lamson who helped Lucas put up all the new gates on the outside dog runs, we appreciate him volunteering his time to help us out. And guess what – our new sidewalks should be finished next week!

“I once decided not to date a guy because he wasn’t excited to meet my dog. I mean, this was like not wanting to meet my mother.” – Bonnie Schacter Have a great week everyone! Licks and tailwags!

The Humane Society of Burnett County is saving lives, one at a time. www.hsburnettcty.org. 715866-4096. License No. 267335-DS We’re on Facebook too!

signs of being a puppy mill dog, not willing to look you in the eye or take joy in human interaction. Her time spent with shelter staff, daily dog walkers and the Homeward Bound Academy students gave Lilli the confidence to prance on leash with her tail in the air. Her quiet appeal was her ticket into a home with another medium-sized mutt that needed a friend.

Lilli and her new best pal played together in our exercise pen and set the adoption paperwork into motion.

Timmy, the tricolor Border collie was rescued from the bottom of a silo. He is a senior dog that had suffered a leg break earlier in his life, causing him to walk with a stiff turned-out foot. A woman saw his picture on our Web site and was certain she owned his brother, matching the approximate age, coloring and breed to her dog. Timmy went home with a huge smile on his face; to live out his days with his long-lost brother.

Honey, a 9-year-old blind Pomeranian, came to the shelter as a neglect case. Her name was oh so fitting as Honey was as sweet as they come. Her adopters chose her out of all of the wonderful dogs in our kennel to become a friend to their deaf pup at home. Their house was already set up to care for a special-needs dog and so she was the natural fit.

From all reports, everyone is doing great; the two special-needs seniors have bonded and are ruling

the roost.

Of course, these special-needs adoption stories would not be possible if not for the special people who saw the love and happiness in our special-needs pets Annie and made room for them in their homes. We applaud and admire their huge unconditional hearts.

Help Arnell Humane Society continue to care for lost and surrendered pets in need of shelter and a second chance. Join our Walk for the Animals fundraiser this coming Saturday, Sept. 24, at Soo Line Park and the Stower Seven Lakes Trail in downtown Amery. Pledges collected will allow Arnell to add to these special stories. Walk with a human friend, a furry friend or meet some there.

Registration begins at 10 a.m. Come, enjoy the event that combines food, canine fun and a memorable walk with friends. Call the shelter for more details, 715-268-7387 (PETS).

Arnell Memorial Humane Society, Amery, 715268-PETS.

Bernice Abrahamzon

Lewis Our harvest supper at the Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church is this Saturday, Sept., 24, from 4 – 7 p.m. Due to public request, we are serving roast turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, coleslaw, string beans, squash, homemade white and also dark bread, homemade pickles, many kinds of homemade pie. See ad in Indianhead Advertiser that came in the mail on Saturday, Sept. 17.

If anyone wishes to volunteer to help, that person and will be welcomed with open arms.

Committee members for the harvest dinner are John and LaVonne Boyer, Starr Warndahl, Scott

Nelson, Chong Jones, etc.

The NW Regional Writers will meet the second Friday, in Oct. 14, 1 p.m., at Big Gust Apts. as one of our club member is a resident there now. The assignment is an easy one, write something about October. October’s bright-blue weather?

Jack Frost arrived several times last week, not a welcome visitor. Sometimes he waits until October.

Sheila Staples and Rick Abrahamzon drove to Hutchinson, Minn., on Saturday.

New fire extinguishers have been placed in the Lewis church. Some of us thought extinguishers

could be filled over and over and last forever, so it is a surprise to learn they do wear out and need to be replaced. It’s reassuring to have new one in place.

The church has also had a water test and earned a good report on the water, qualified and good.

The Clam Falls Lutheran Church had a very good turkey supper last Saturday and did serve outside as well as inside. Although the weather left a bit to be desired. A bit chilly as night came on.

Arleen Jones is now a resident at the Frederic Nursing and Rehab.

St. Croix Senior Center Tuesday morning started out with our exercises followed by Skip-Bo. In the afternoon games were played. Winners in 500 cards were Don Benson, Ray Nelson and Marian Edler. Winners in Dominos were Don Anderson, Ione White and Donna Schlosser.

The winning team in Hand and Foot was Rita Boyle and Russ Adams.

Thursday morning we did our exercises then played Skip-Bo. In the evening 500 cards were played with Roger Greenly, Elroy Petzel, Izzy Magnison and Don Benson the winners.

Friday morning, Bridge was played.

We express gratitude to the people that shared their garden produce with the seniors.

Dewey - LaFollette Lorri McQuade, Sharon Syverson, Lida Nordquist, Donna and Nina Hines, and Diana and Karen Mangelsen were vistors of Mary Dunn Tuesday. They all enjoyed a time of visiting and playing cards.

Hank and Karen Mangelsen had lunch with Judy Sirianni Wednesday in Shell Lake.

Lawrence and Nina Hines went to Richfield, Minn., Thursday and visited Sue and Colin Harrison.

Jan, Caleb and Hannah Schott stayed overnight with Don and Lida Nordquist Friday.

Congratulations to Lawrence Hines who shot a 250-lb. bear Saturday morning.

Karen, Hank, Grace and Hanna Mangelsen went to River Falls Saturday to watch Baxter Mangelsen play soccer. After the game, they visited Larry, Heidi, Celie and Baxter Mangelsen at their home.

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We express sympathy to the family of Mary Lou Lund who passed away.

Bingo will be played at 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 23.

And don’t forget, Autumn Fest will be held in St. Croix Falls on Saturday, Oct. 1. Stop in and visit us.

Karen Mangelsen Lida and Don Nordquist visited Joleen and Richard Funk Saturday.

Sunday visitors of Verna and Everett Lindstrom were Joy and Alan Lichtenfeld, Maryann and Bill Clapper, Valoris and Jon Peterson, Ann Johnson, Karen Mangelsen and Jack Soelle.

Snider/Johnson Anne Snider of Alexandria, Minn., and Dan Johnson of Grantsburg, are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage on Oct. 22.

The bride to be is the daughter of Jeff and Beth Snider of Lowrey, Minn.

The groom to be is the son of Paul and Mary Jane Johnson of Grantsburg. – Photo submitted

Birth announcements Born at Burnett Medical Center:

A boy, Kyler Vincent Michael, born Sept. 12, 2011, to Heather Munson and Charles Kelly, Webster.

Kyler weighed 6 lbs., 7 oz. and was 20 inches long.

Siblings are Erica and Eryn Kelly of Washburn; and Mackenzie, Madison and Miranda Munson of Clayton. Grandparents are the late Charolette and Vincent Kelly, Bayfield, and Jolese LaBlanc and Michael Munson, Clayton. Great-grandparents are Sharon Barr, Turtle Lake; Donald Anderson, Amery; Christean and Duane Munson, Clayton.

••• A girl, Layla Mae Marie Swanson, born Sept. 13, 2011, to Bronson Fischer and Krissa Swanson, Grantsburg. Layla weighed 8 lbs., 11 oz. and was 21 inches long. Siblings are Christian Swanson and Kaeley Fischer. Grandparent is Evelyn Miller, Frederic.

••• A girl, Amelia Grace White, born Sept. 13, 2011, to Keith and Tamra White, Grantsburg. Amelia weighed 8 lbs., 7 oz. and was 21 inches long. Siblings are Cole, Bailey and Greta. Grandparents are Jim and Jody Walker, Grantsburg; Rick White, Grantsburg; Maryann White, Siren. Great-grandparent is Mary Dalsveen, Siren.

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Born at St. Croix Regional Medical Center:

A girl, Paisley Jo Cross, born Aug. 29, 2011, to Jordan and Ashley Cross, St. Croix Falls. Paisley weighed 9 lbs., 3 oz.

••• A boy, Alexander Bryan Beseler, born Aug. 29, 2011, to Bryan and Alicia Beseler, Dresser. Alexander weighed 9 lbs., 3 oz.

••• A girl, Alayna Rose Peterson, born Aug. 30, 2011, to Jessica Peterson and Mitchel Zellmer, Siren.

Alayna weighed 7 lbs., 1 oz.

••• A boy, Abel Asher Sutton, born Aug. 30, 2011, to Lauren and Justin Sutton, St. Croix Falls. Abel weighed 6 lbs., 6 oz.

••• A boy, Tristan Robert Penders, born Sept. 2, 2011, to Robert Penders and Rachel O’Brien, Luck. Tristan weighed 6 lbs., 12 oz.

••• A boy, Gage Dakota Winn, born Sept. 5, 2011, to Tim and Heidi Winn, Brooklyn Park, Minn. Gage weighed 8 lbs., 2 oz.

••• A girl, Magdalen Victoria Peer, born Sept. 7, 2011, to Dawn and Cory Peer, Dresser. Magdalen weighed 8 lbs., 2 oz.

••• A girl, Clarese Mary Turner, born Sept. 7, 2011, to Patty and Chuck Turner, Centuria. Clarese weighed 6 lbs., 13 oz.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER

McDonagh/Judd Bill and Karen McDonagh of Hastings, Minn., are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Alison Marie McDonagh to Padrick Martin Judd of Hastings, Minn., son of Danny and Jean Judd of Cushing.

The bride to be is a graduate of Hastings High School and completed undergraduate work at both the UM-Morris in studio art and the Minnesota School of Business in graphic design. She is currently employed at Walgreens in Hastings, Minn., while exploring opportunities in the graphic design field.

The groom to be is a graduate of Grantsburg High School in Grantsburg, and finished his undergraduate work at Mississippi State University in teaching/coaching. He is the physical education and health instructor at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School in Hastings, Minn.

The ceremony will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Hastings, Minn., on Oct. 15, 2011. – Photo submitted

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Old Jack Frost paid us an early visit last Thursday morning in bear country. Oh, I had heard the evening news on Wednesday of the frost and covered the plants I wanted to keep just a little longer.

Went to bed that evening thinking to myself, it’s just a little early for frost. I also heard about the snow in Isabelle, Minn., but still refused to believe we could or would get frost. However, as I sat in my easy chair watching the morning news over a cup of coffee, I could see the white stuff settling on the grass down by the highway. Jack Frost was busy doing his dirty work.

The tree rats in tree rat hollow have been extra busy collecting acorns now for about two weeks from sunup to sundown. Sounds like they too are looking at an early and hard winter. Get done outside what you want as soon as you can, I’m betting we’re in for an early, good, old-fashioned winter with lots of snow. Get out those long handles and your snow shovels, we just might need them soon.

For those of you who enjoy the Food and Friends community dinner, mark the calendars for Tuesday, Sept. 27. This month’s host church is Grace United Methodist Church in Webster. Serving is 5 to 6 p.m.

The dinner is free but donations are always wel-

Fran Krause

Fran Krause and Amy Kopecky returned from the state HCE convention in Onalaska on Wednesday.

Fran had dinner Sunday with Kent and Nancy Krause and watched the Packer game.

Dee Krause went on a horse-riding trip with some of her family.

John and Reeny Neinstadt spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Eau Claire. Friday evening they had dinner with Ron and Sharon Proffit.

Tuesday Jack and LaVonne O’Brien were shoppers in Duluth.

Wednesday evening Mike and Tylyn O’Brien were dinner guests to celebrate Tylyn’s birthday.

Tim and Vikki O’Brien were dinner guests on Sun-

Bev Beckmark

come.

Sympathy to the family of Debra Hayes who passed away Sept. 9.

Stop in Siren this weekend and enjoy some of the Harvestfest activities. Saturday brings sales all over town, check the businesses. An indoor garage/bake sale at the senior center, 9 am. – 4 p.m. Lots of things going on in the Crooked Lake Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Moms for Kids pumpkin bowling, carriage rides, Arts and Crafts show, a chili contest at the Acorn Pantry noon to 2 p.m., a pie bake-off at the Main Street Cafe, 12:30 to 2 p.m. There’s also a humane society walk on Main Street. If that isn’t enough, stop in at the farmers market for some fresh goodies. This is a regular every Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. Bring the whole family.

After church Sunday, Art and Bev Beckmark took off to Cambridge, Minn., for a late lunch and family news catch-up with Bev’s sister Mary Lou Olson and husband Mark of Sartel, Minn.

Congratulations to elementary student Dahlia Dorn, middle schooler Hector Garcia and high schooler Reuben Mixsooke for being chosen Siren Schools students of the week. Great job guys.

Orange

LaVonne O'Brien

day to celebrate Tim’s birthday. After, they left to spend a few days in Duluth.

Remember the whatnot sale Friday and Saturday, Sept. 23 and 24, at the Orange Center put on by Harmony HCE.

Frederic Senior Center Hazel Hoffman Hello again, and I hope everyone is enjoying this fall weather like I am. I appreciate every nice day the Lord give us, and I sure hope he has many more for us to enjoy yet this fall. Winter doesn’t appeal to me like it did when I was young ice fishing and snowmobiling and not having to watch every step we take so we don’t slip and fall.

Saturday, Jessie from the police department had planned a pancake breakfast at our senior center, but due to car troubles, he was unable to make it, so the other policemen came and took over. Breakfast went on as planned. Everyone enjoyed the breakfast and they extend gratitude to all the people who came. It was a real good breakfast, and we also enjoyed visiting with so many friends and neighbors.

The winners in Spades this week were first, Ellie Erickson, second, Liz Ruhn, third, Jim Anderson and fifth, Holly Stonesifer. 500 winners were first, Marlyce Borchert, second, Arnie Borchert, third, Delores Potter and fourth, Flo Antiel.

Our schedule for the week is Spades Monday at 1:30 p.m., Pokeno Wednesday and Friday afternoon at 1 p.m. and 500 is Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m.

Wishing everyone a great week and hope to see you soon. Please stay happy and healthy until we meet again.

Engagement

Hall/Sandor Ashley Hall of Luck and Jake Sandor of Stillwater, Minn., announce their engagement and upcoming wedding on July 6, 2012, at Trellis Outdoor Wedding Ceremonies in Stillwater, Minn.

Ashley is the daughter of Richard and Holly Hall of Luck. She graduated from Luck High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree from the UWStout. She is currently employed at Maplewood Middle School.

Jake is the son of Michael Sandor and Shawn Fontaine-Sandor of Stillwater, Minn. He is currently employed at Menards and is a psychology student at Century College.

The couple is planning a reception at Dellwood Hills Golf Course. They plan to reside in Maplewood, Minn., after a honeymoon in Cozumel, Mexico. - submitted

Academic news LUCK – Luck native Brennan Olson is the recipient of Sophomore Honors Award at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S.D. - submitted ••• EAU CLAIRE - Fifty-four students attending the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire this fall have received Freshman Honor Scholarships for the 201112 academic year.

The Freshman Honor Scholarship 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/News/people/honors.htm.

Following are the local scholarship recipients: Frederic Tanesha Carlson and Sarah Knauber. - submitted •••

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A waiting child Jadyn Jan. 28, 2003

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Engagement

Jadyn is a lively biracial, caucasian and Puerto Rican, 8-year-old girl, who is full of spirit, has a huge heart and is very curious. She loves being around other children, listening to music and playing with sensory toys. She also enjoys watching football and the “Backyardigans.” She is looking for a family who has experience caring for a child with significant needs.

Jadyn has been diagnosed with hydrocephaly, cortical atrophy, cerebral palsy and significant developmental delays along with hearing and vision deficits.

She also has a tracheotomy tube and uses a ventilator when sleeping. Jadyn does not communicate verbally, but she does know some basic sign language to communicate her needs and is very capable of expressing her emotions. Through all these hardships, Jadyn has been making a lot of progress with the support of her foster parents and appropriate services.

Jadyn regularly attends school and receives specialized educational programming, including speech, occupational and physical therapy. Jadyn is also making progress in her self-help skills and can now feed herself with a spoon, walk with a walker and can sit up on her own. She has the fire inside to succeed and works very hard to overcome obstacles.

Jadyn would benefit from family members who are very flexible and are willing to put their whole hearts into helping her to succeed to her fullest potential.

She would do well being an only child or with having other siblings. With a family who is willing to put the time, effort and love into Jadyn, she can continue to make great progress.

For more information about Jayden or other Wisconsin children waiting for adoptive homes, call Adoption Resources of Wisconsin at 414-475-1246 or 800-762-8063 or visit the Web site at www.wiadopt.org.

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Interstate Park news Saturday, Sept. 24 A Billion Years on the Pothole Trail, 10:30 a.m., at the Pothole Trail sign. Join naturalist Barb Walker and hike back in time to see the geological wonders formed over the last billion years.

Watchable Wildlife Around Lake O’ the Dalles, 1:30 p.m., at the lake side of the Beach House. The lake should be particularly photogenic as the leaves turn on this one-mile hike. Discover what makes the lake unique and watch for signs of wildlife that live there as well.

Saturday, Oct. 1 If the River Could Talk … 10:30 a.m. at

the Summit Rock Trail sign. Hear some of the fascinating history of the St. Croix River Valley on this scenic hike to the summit with the naturalist.

Pondering the Potholes and Other Glacial Wonders, 1:30 p.m., at the Pothole Trail sign. Join Walker for a relaxing hike on the Pothole Trail while learning about the makings of Interstate Park’s wonders.

Bring your camera for a spectacular fall view of the river gorge.

Interstate Park is located in St. Croix Falls, on Hwy. 35 just one-half mile south of Hwy. 8. Call Walker or Julie Fox at 715483-3747.

Or visit the Web site at www.friendsofinterstatepark.org and “Like” us on Facebook for more information and upcoming events.

Friends of Interstate Park autumn event ST. CROIX FALLS – Join the Friends of Interstate Park for their annual autumn silent auction, potluck and program fundraiser on Thursday evening, Sept. 29.

The event will be held in the classroom addition at the Ice Age Center at Wisconsin Interstate Park in St. Croix Falls.

Featured again this year is a silent auction from 6-7:30 p.m. For more information about the silent auction, or if you are interested in donating items for this fundraising event, please contact Dwight Ferguson at 715-483-9355 or Julie Fox at 715-483-3747. The potluck dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. Please bring a dish to share and utensils; beverages are provided.

A special program will follow the silent auction and potluck dinner. Learn about the ecology, biology and management of wolves in Wisconsin with guest presenter Sheri Buller, assistant director of Trees For

Tomorrow, an accredited natural resources specialty school located in Eagle River.

Buller has spent more than 17 years working in natural resources education, nearly 10 years for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. She has a special interest in northern forest furbearing animals, especially wolves, completing her master’s research on wolves in Northern Minnesota. Buller will share her extensive knowledge of wolves and give participants an opportunity to view pelts, tracks, skulls, a radio collar and other items used to study and manage the wolf population in the Great Lakes area.

Interstate Park is located in St. Croix Falls, on Hwy. 35 just one-half mile south of Hwy. 8. For more information about the evening call Fox at 715-483-3747. For more information regarding the silent auction call Ferguson at 715-483-9355. - submitted

Marcia Dressell, work group member, explains the vision for The Osceola Center and Library to visitor Chad Hacket during the Osceola Community Fair.

The library announced a logo contest to brand the center and library. Complete instructions and entry form are available at the Osceola Library or online on Facebook at InspireOsceola. – Photo submitted

OSCEOLA – The Center at Osceola and Library needs a logo design. You may be the person who can create it. Entry deadline is Friday, Oct. 14.

The logo design contest is open to amateur artists and creative minds of any age.

Please submit a design that represents not only the library, but also the center, and its proposed services and functions. The Osceola Center and Library will be seen as “a place where we learn, share, create and come together.”

For more information regarding the center and an overview of the vision go to www.osceolapubliclibrary.org and click on Future of the Osceola Library.

All submissions must be original and noncopyrighted work. Initial entries can be submitted in any medium: paint, marker, pencil, digital media, etc. and may be either black and white or color. Paper entries should be no larger than 8.5 inches

x 11 inches and no smaller than 4 inches x 4 inches. An electronic file may be submitted on CD. Text may be include in the logo, but is not required.

Entries must include a completed and signed entry form to be valid and postmarked or delivered to the Osceola Library no later than Oct. 14. Entry forms with complete instructions are available at the library.

Entry forms and instructions are also available online from the new Facebook page InspireOsceola.

The winning logo will be announced by Nov. 1. The winning artist will be able to work with a graphic designer to finalize the drawing for publication.

The logo contest is being sponsored by the Osceola Public Library Board of Trustees. - submitted

THANK YOU

I wish to say a special thank-you to my family for the great party they put together for my 70th birthday.

And to all the friends and relatives that stopped by with well wishes and cards. It will always be remembered.

God bless you all, Harry Skow

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2nd-ANNUAL GRANTSBURG DIE-CAST COLLECTIBLE TOY SHOW Saturday, October 1, 2011 From 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Grantsburg, WI Community Center Gym Vendors will be selling Die-Cast Cars & Farm Toys of all sizes.

Pedal Pull for all ages. Registration is at 2:30 p.m.

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Naturalist programs at Wisconsin Interstate Park

Amateur artists invited to logo

Admission: $2.00 for Adults $1.00 for Kids 7 - 12 Years Old Free for Kids 6 & Under

For more information or to rent a table contact Kraig at 715-491-0416.

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This year’s Beaver Club celebration of fur trade life is rounding into shape.

Set for the evening of Saturday, Oct. 8, running from 5:30-9 p.m. at Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park, this year’s extravaganza can be described in many ways. And you are welcome to join in the fun.

Is it a feast? Indeed, with dishes featuring fur trade style eats derived from fur (pork/boar), fish (cod), and fowl (partridge/prairie chicken), plus added desserts and liquid embellishments of the time, haggis and broze, for starters; yes, this rates as a feast of historic pro-

Piping in each meal course and providing other entertainment will be Aengus Mac Otterwater. – Photos submitted

A first responder remembered Had trouble getting to sleep Sunday night after all the media coverage of 9/11. It was the families of all those first responders, particular the firefighters, that got to me.

We lost a firefighter, too. Not 10 years ago on 9/11, but 43 years ago on June 2, 1968. My first husband, Jay Bloemers, was killed while fighting a fire at a hardware store in South St. Paul. The ladder he was on had collapsed.

I was 39 and suddenly widowed. My kids ranged in age from 4 to 17. It’s good that the 9/11 families have each other and that support services are more available today.

I felt very much alone. It was as if we, as a surviving family, had some kind of contagious disease. People did not seem comfortable coming into contact with us.

We had just acquired this lake property and he had started building a cabin on it. He quickly made friends with all the guys in the local bait shop and the hardware store. I had reluctantly agreed to the purchase, concerned about the cost and our already too busy lives After the accident, I worried about my kids. About how they were coping … or not coping. Steve, the oldest at 17, had

Folle Avoine Chronicles Woodswhimsy the gnome

portions. But isn’t it also a theatrical performance? Yes, of course – the venue (Beaver Hall) will be festooned with décor, plus there will be actors portraying noted fur traders of the 1700s-early 1800s, just the sorts who ran the fur trade business, based in Montreal but with connections to the capitals of Europe and the tipis and wigwams of North America’s Indian tribes via what history calls the fur trade. That, too, will be celebrated on Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Forts interpretive center.

Ah, but the evening’s entertainment?

Well, it just happens; most of it is unscripted, spontaneous, but adhering to historical precedent. Hosts for the evening are fur trade scholars turned actors, but without rehearsal; they let the evening flow, as would have happened at the original Beaver Club events. After all, Forts Folle Avoine is, above everything, a place of historical remembrance, in this case the fur trade.

Foot-stomping fiddle music, the skirl of bagpipes, and old-time French joie de vivre will ring across the evening, as it did 200 years back. Friendly stuff by which to recall those times.

Was food mentioned? Chefs for the evening, Etienne Wierz and crew, have

A view

from the lake Pat Solomonson witnessed it and subsequently required long-term psychiatric care. Scott, next in line at 15, went into hiding in his room and wouldn’t come out for days. John, 14, was a true child of the ‘60s. He retreated into exploring alternative lifestyles. Mary, then 9 years old and our only daughter, was called “Princess” by the dad she so adored. Her most immediate concern seemed to be about what she should do with the Father’s Day card she had just made for her dad.

Mark, who had just turned 4, has little memory of him. Perhaps that is why he has gone to great lengths to acquire mementos of his firefighter dad. He now has Jay’s helmet, his badge and a firefighter axe, all lovingly displayed above the fireplace in his Hudson home. He has included the flag that was presented to me at the funeral. Also his dad’s U.S. Navy dog tags. A photo of his dad and several other firefighters in uniform was recently enlarged, then presented by Mark to the firehouse where he had served.

Following are excerpts from a letter I

Thank You

We, the Frederic Police Department, would like to thank the community for the WONDERFUL turnout at the Pancake Breakfast held on Saturday, September 17. It was so nice visiting with the community & receiving your input. This year was our best turnout!

A special thanks to the Frederic Grocery Store & the Dollar Store for your donations & for working so well with the Police Department on this occasion.

The proceeds & donations from this event will go toward fingerprinting the children of the community, which will be set up for a later date.

Thank you again!

Officer Dan Zielsdorf & the Frederic Police Department

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spent the summer aiming towards a feast worthy of those banquets of old, when wintering fur traders and guests, in Montreal for the winter, would recall their days of glory spent in the western wilderness. Familiar echoes of civilization were accompanied by those of years spent in wilderness canoe travel, and life in the wilds of North America.

Remembered too were the interrelations with the Indians who were the trapping partners of the fur traders, showing the latter a way of life which permanently altered their so-called “civilized” views and beliefs in a way no one else of the time had experienced.

All right—friendly, familiar, and ... foreign? Isn’t delving into the past always a bit foreign? Certainly some of the Beaver Club traditions – its toasts, speeches, and such – would be foreign to modern audiences. Remedy? Well, how about a guide? In this case, the evening’s master of ceremonies will explain what’s happening, in his reserved but friendly manner, with insights only one who had lived then could truly reveal. His name, Charles Jean Baptiste Chaboillez. Or, you might call him “the Ghost of Beaver Hall.” Because, after all, this year’s dinner is set in 1810; Monsieur Chaboillez, however, died in 1808.

Uh-oh; that’s right, it makes him sort of a ghost, a perfect emcee for explaining the past. And that he will do, in (of course) good spirits! Hmm, and it’s not even Halloween yet, is it?

So, friendly, familiar, foreign and near? You are reading this in an area known in fur trade times as the Folle Avoine country. Presettlement, preUnited States, pre all that came after, the Forts Folle Avoine Beaver Club banquet is an experience designed to celebrate all that is friendly, familiary, foreign, and near about the too-often hidden wrote to the community that summer of 1968.

“Jay Bloemers, one of this community’s public servants, lived a life that would not have been termed important or worthy of recognition by much of modern society’s standards. He was not cut out for success as some men see it but he was, like so many other first responders and unknown clock punchers, quietly consumed with building a solid foundation of moral principles for his children. By nature, not by effort, he set an example of uncompromising honesty and respect for all human beings “To his children, three teenagers now plus a 9-year-old and a 4-year-old, he provided the things that money can’t buy. In a way, I hurt more for the kids whose dads are alive but not really with them insofar as genuine interest and guidance are concerned.

“My three older boys memories of their dad go back to their small-fry years, the formative years as the child psychologists call them. At one time they were all participating together in Indian Guides, the YMCA club for fathers and sons. There were the campouts and the laughter over their dad’s fumbling attempts to cook an egg over a buddy burner. They had to have Indian names so Dad was Full Moon, Steve was Half Moon, Scott was Quarter Moon and John was New Moon.

THANK YOU FOR THE QUILTS MADE FOR THE RESIDENTS OF UNITED PIONEER HOME!

Each resident of the United Pioneer Home will have a beautiful handmade quilt covering their bed when they move to their new home thanks to the dedication and love of the quilters in our area.

We had hoped to receive 50 quilts when the request was first made for them to our member churches. We have received 73 quilts. Each one is a beautiful work of art and is as unique as the person who crafted it.

My special thanks to Marjorie Everson and Delores Hermstad for organizing this project. Their efforts resulted in an overwhelming show of love from the quilting community to our Residents.

I am so grateful to each quilter for the time, talent and kindness you have given and for making a wish come true. God bless you.

Sincerely, Margie Hunt Director of Nursing United Pioneer Home Luck, WI

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Friendly, familiar, foreign and near – celebration with oomph!

Fiddlesticks, aka Cyprien, will entertain Beaver Club diners with French Canadian tunes and stories. heritage (you, yours and ours) of the present day within the context of pastday. So, you mean history can be fun, too? Doubters can find a place on the time machine known as the Beaver Club and decide for themselves.

For reservations to this year’s Beaver Club gala, contact the site office at 715866-8890. For further info, you can also visit the Web site www.theforts.org.

Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park recreates the sights and sounds of the historic fur trade in Northwest Wisconsin via tours (available on weekends through September), exhibits, and special programs such as the Beaver Club dinner. The site is located on CTH U, three miles west of the Hwy. 35/CTH U intersection in Burnett County’s Yellow Lakes region.

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“My boys remember how this guy, who thought he was a nobody, taught them how to string a bow and shoot straight and how they ran their little legs off catching his grounders.

“Daughter Mary was the envy of her classmates when she brought her dad, in dress uniform, to talk fire prevention in all the first- and second-grade classrooms.

“They all grumbled over his relentless coaching when they had to learn a part for a school or church program. And they could count on him to take time off from work to attend every mob-scene production, recital or hockey game. The boys, sports lovers but not all-stars, still stand tall because of all the pats on the back he gave them for their good spirit, whether it be in playing the game or warming the bench.

“There were lots of closed-door talks that ended in shared prayer. The kids have seen their dad weep and wring his hands when they stumbled, despite his guidance. They can see him now, out in the street, joking and teasing and playing catch with all the kids in the neighborhood.

“Their dad never made a speech or held a gavel. He had neither the talent nor the desire to build bridges or swing big deals. He never made the news. Not until he died.”

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LIBRARY NEWS St. Croix Falls Public Library Write Where UR – A writer’s workshop

A series of four workshops come to any or all of them. Saturday, Oct. 1: Michael Czarnecki will present two sessions. First: Oral Memoirs spanning 60 years of life; from city-raised to thousands of miles of traveling, to remote country living. Second: the Palm of Hand method of creating memoirs. Tablets and notepads, pens and pencils at-the-ready. Saturday, Nov. 5: Educator and author Carolyn Wedin will facilitate the polishing and reworking process, encouraging writers to share their final piece with fellow participants.

September is library card sign-up month. It’s the smartest card. Get one at your Library.

Artsy Smartsy authors and illustrators.

We are pleased to welcome back teaching artist Tiffany Paige Meyer for this amazing visual arts program created exclusively for children ages 3-6 and their caregivers. The third Tuesday of each month, September though May, participants will take a closer look at some favorite authors and illustrators through books and creative expression at 10 a.m. at the St. Croix Falls Public Library. Preregistration is required. Register at the library circulation desk, online or call 715-483-1777. This is a free program. Remember to wear art-smart clothing (dress for mess!) ... see you at the library.

Wii is at the library until Oct. 4. Make a reservation to have some fun with your friends.

Wednesday after-school program is back on here at the library.

Come on in and do your homework. Make a smoothie after school on Sept. 28, 4 p.m.

On display at the library

90 years, that’s how long the St. Croix Falls Public Library has been around

Celebrate with the library on Saturday, Oct. 1, during Autumn Fest – free cake, ice cream and kids activities. Come early from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. and make a tie-dye T-shirt. Bring your own shirt, we supply the dye and ties.

Community meeting room is available for your organization

Reserve the meeting room with our online form at www.stcroixfallslibrary.org.

Story hour with Cole

Listen to stories, create art and have fun with other kids and parents every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.

Check out our Web site

It has up-to-date information on what’s happening at the library and other useful library tools you can use at home, www.stcroixfallslibrary.org. Look for us on Facebook.

Technology

Free wireless and eight public computers are available at the library. Plus, seven laptops are available for use in the library, but you must have a valid MORE library card in good standing.

Hours

The library is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 715483-1777. E-mail: scflibrary@stcroixfallslibrary.org Online: www.stcroixfallslibrary.org.

Mark Twain comes to town Thursday

Frederic Public Library is pleased to present “Mark Twain 100 Years Later,” on Thursday, Sept.

22, at 7 p.m., at St. Luke Methodist Church, 100 Linden St. East, Frederic. Actor Dave Ehlert began performing in 1967 and has toured 38 states with tributes to many well-known figures. In 2004, he took on the challenging persona of Mark Twain and has become a Branson, Mo., favorite as well as touring throughout the country. Join your friends for a rare, delightful evening in the company of one of America’s most beloved authors and icons, Mark Twain. This free program is sponsored by the library in celebration of its 75th anniversary year.

Summer reading stats

The summer reading program ran 10 weeks with 57 events attended by more than 1,000 children and their families. Forty-five kids finished the program and read 1,451 books. Special drawing winners were Tate Ovik, an iPod Shuffle; Lane Hopkins, a Wild Mountain gift certificate; and Tatiana Posusta, Dairy Queen and Timbers Theatre gift certificates.

Frederic Library is proud of all its children and very grateful to the community for its support of the library.

Banned Books Week begins Sept. 24

What do The Bible, “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” and “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” have in common? They have all been challenged or banned at one time or another for religious, social or political reasons. The library will celebrate Banned Books Week Sept. 25 – Oct. 1.

Stop in to browse the display and exercise your freedom to read by checking out a book or two. President Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, “If in other lands the press and books and literature of all kinds are censored, we must redouble our efforts here to keep them free.”

Book groups to meet in October

The Thursday morning book group will meet Oct. 20, at 10 a.m., to discuss “Cannery Row,” by John Steinbeck, his iconic novel about the adventures of cannery workers living in the run-down waterfront section of Monterey, Calif. The evening book group will also meet Oct. 20, at 6:30 p.m., to talk about “The Wolf at Twilight,” by Kent Nerburn. The author has written a fictionalized account of accompanying an old friend and Indian elder on a journey through “a land of ghosts and shadows.” Copies can be borrowed from the library, and new members are always welcome at the book discussions.

Computer questions?

Basic computer training is offered Tuesdays, 9 – 10 a.m., in comfortable, drop-in sessions. If you have questions about terminology, the Internet, email, Facebook or anything else computer-related, register at the library for a space. If the time is not convenient for you, talk to library staff about scheduling other computer training sessions.

Totes and tees at the library

The Friends of the Frederic Library are offering sturdy canvas library totes and comfy cotton T-shirts with the new library design celebrating the 75th anniversary. Totes and shirts are available at the library, so stop in soon for the best choice of colors.

Your purchases support the programs of the library.

Learn more about library events

Frederic Public Library, 127 Oak St. West. 715327-4979, 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 at 10:30 a.m.

Web site: www.fredericlibrary.org. Facebook: Frederic Public Library.

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Great Pumpkin 2011

Grantsburg

Dean Faulhaber, owner of Wood River Garden Store, checked the scale for the weight of a Great Pumpkin Contest entry. Each spring the garden store gives free pumpkin plants to youngsters to grow for the contest. In the fall, the children This season’s crop of Great Pumpkin growers posed for a group photo before the big weigh-in at the Grantoberfest celebration bring in their best efforts to see who will win a Great Pumpon Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Grantsburg Fairgrounds. kin trophy.

Photos by Priscilla Bauer

Teddy and Ivy Zaborowski stayed close to their super squash as the siblings waited for the Great Pumpkin Contest weigh-in last Saturday at Grantoberfest.

Proudly perched on their super squashes, Great Pumpkin Contest winners showed their trophies. (L to R): Bailey O’Brien held up her ugly pumpkin, picked as the ugliest in the First place, Carson Roberts, 197-1/2 lbs.; second place, Andrew Roberts, 169-1/2 lbs.; third place, Josh Hayes, 154 patch, winning O’Brien a trophy in the lbs. (not pictured); fourth place, Ivy Zaborowski, 150 lbs.; and fifth place, Susan Roberts, 146 lbs.

Great Pumpkin Contest.

Falls Chamber holds ribbon cutting for The Lucky Cup ST. CROIX FALLS - On Saturday, Sept. 17, the Falls Chamber of Commerce celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony at The Lucky Cup in downtown St. Croix Falls. Owners Lynette Fountain and Samantha Lakour proudly cut the large red ribbon in front of their coffee shop at 113 South Washington St. Additional proprietor Alex Fountain was unable to attend due to a prior commitment.

Chamber ambassadors and staff assisted with the formality of welcoming the new owners with a warm-cup-of-coffee toast.

The Lucky Cup has been open for 2-1/2 years under previous ownership, but if you haven’t visited lately, you’ll be amazed at the transformation both inside and out. Lifelong residents of St. Croix Falls, the Fountains and Lakour have provided new outdoor seating with umbrella tables, fresh paint throughout, leather furniture, a big-screen television, fireplace and loads of gifts to look at and purchase. The menu has been expanded to

include gluten-free foods and there are coffee drinks, bakery items and ice cream along with beer and local wine. Be sure to start a Lucky Cup Rewards punch card and ask about their delivery service too.

For more information call them at 715-4831161.

The Falls Chamber welcomes the new owners of The Lucky Cup to the business community. Representing businesses from Taylors Falls and St. Croix Falls, the Falls Chamber conducts ribbon-cutting ceremonies on request from member businesses.

The mission of the chamber is to advocate, promote and support business members and local communities. Membership in the chamber is open to individuals, large and small businesses and churches and nonprofit organizations. For more information about chamber membership or benefits, please visit fallschamber.org or call the office at 715483-3580. – submitted

Falls Chamber ambassadors welcome The Lucky Cup’s new owners, Samantha Lakour and Lynette Fountain, at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 17, in front of the restaurant. - Photo submitted

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Grantoberfest 2011

Grantsburg

Olivia Brock, Hanne Johnson and Jenna McNally had fun putting on fake tattoos at Grantoberfest.

Photos by Priscilla Bauer

Maynard Linde was one of many Grantoberfest visitors enjoying the pancake breakfast at the Saturday, Sept. 17, fall celebration at the Grantsburg Fairgrounds.

Rich Graves sat anticipating the chilly dip that was to come as he took his turn on the Grantsburg Hockey Association’s dunk tank at Grantoberfest Saturday morning.

This family of scarecrows welcomed visitors to the Grantoberfest celebration at the Grantsburg Fairgrounds last weekend. The annual fall celebration, sponsored by the Grantsburg Area Chamber of Commerce and local businesses and organizations, featured food, activities and games, hayrides, live music and wiener dog races.

Mason and Cayli Hancock played a mini-golf game at Grantoberfest last weekend.

RIGHT: Rick Quimby, president of the Grantsburg Hockey Association, stayed cool after being dunked several times last Saturday, Sept.

17, at Grantoberfest.

Kandy Nelson of Milltown tried a climb on the Army National Guard’s rock wall at Grantoberfest last Saturday, Sept. 17.

BELOW: Hayrides were just one of the many fun activities for Grantoberfest visitors to enjoy last Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Grantsburg Fairgrounds.

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Grantoberfest 2011

Grantsburg

Jelly Bean, Pinto Bean and Nudels really mooooved the crowd in their cute cow costumes.

Connie Berg of Ogilvie, Minn., held on to Diego, her miniature dachshund, after just winning the owner/dog look-alike contest during the wiener dog races at the Grantoberfest celebration last weekend.

Cooper, a Teenie Weenie AKC dachshund, dressed as a dog-a-pillar, took a lengthy stroll for the crowd attending the Grantoberfest wiener dog races.

Photos by Priscilla Bauer

Max, a 2-1/2-year-old dachshund, won grand champion in the wiener dog races at Grantoberfest last weekend. Max’s owner, Shauna Kreger of Pine City, Minn., proudly held her prizewinning pet and trophy.

Greta was Grantoberfest dogified in her Oktoberfest outfit. The tweenie dachshund, owned by Becca Richardson of New Brighton, Minn., literally got out of a sick bed to be an entrant in the wiener dog costume contest.

Visitors to Grantoberfest in Grantsburg were entertained throughout the day Sven Johnson couldn’t resist the appeal of a with performances by Grant Dawson and John Curtis Saturday morning, and Karl caramel apple at Grantoberfest Saturday, Sept.

Wicklund with friends Memphis Evans and “Two-Dollar” Bill Turner Saturday af- 17. ternoon. – Photos by Priscilla Bauer

Six-year-old Evelyn Knode’s face was covered with cotton candy, one of many treats to be tasted at Grantoberfest last weekend.

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Polk Information Center serves a hub for convertible lovers

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – The tiny convertibles rolled into the Polk County Information Center parking lot like so many multicolored, dancing birds on Friday morning, Sept. 9. They circled the lot, looking for just the right spots, as drivers and passengers unfolded from the Mazda cockpits and stretched.

The arrival of the [Mazda] Miata Club of Minnesota’s fall road tour was no secret as they made their way through Polk County on their way toward the North Shore of Lake Superior. In fact, it was anticipated like a sort of fall migration.

And maybe it was. As the last days of summer wind down, to be greeted by nearly 40 well-polished convertibles with their tops down and hairlines exposed was a sort of passing of the seasons.

The Miata Club has worked with info center director Sue Mathews before, and gave her an accurate reading of the needs, plans and also her destination and business input on where they should visit as they zigzagged across the western ridge of Wisconsin.

“They said they needed plenty of decaf coffee!” Mathews joked, while also going

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Members of the Miata Club of Minnesota relax for a spell as they arrive in St. Croix Falls for a road tour. – Photos by Greg Marsten over previous trips of the club she has assisted with over the years. “It’s all about making connections.”

The Miata is a sort of throwback to yesteryear, with its affordable, simple engineering, 50-50 weight distribution and light weight for handling, as well as its inherent reliability, it has become a sort of modern version of the old European sports car, only without the need to have

The tiny Mazda sports cars were parked in every available spot as waves of the Miata Club your daughter marry a mechanic. rolled into the Polk County Information Center.

“What do you guys do at your meeting if you don’t talk about breakdowns and Eventually, the group would make their repairs?” asked one of the drivers who relayed discussions with an Alfa Romeo way north to Superior, turning a 100-mile club member, noting a joke among other highway route into a daylong, sight-seeing tour of the best of the back roads and car clubs.

“That’s one of the things about these rural America. They planned to tour the cars, is they’re super reliable,” said Chris Duluth area and party at the Glensheen Holt, who was leading the way in the first Mansion, before some of the group flight of the club. The group was near 40 headed even farther north to Ely, Minn. upon arrival, but Holt said they would They record the event for future slide pick up several members along the way, shows, and take elaborate notes on where as they stopped at various cities and to visit again and where the roads were most exciting and challenging. restaurants along the way.

“We really like your back roads!” one of The group stays in touch with two-way radios, usually set on channel 5 - since the the members joked about Wisconsin, with Miata’s actual model name is MX-5 - and several of them calling the fall tour their they go in flights, with the front and rear “letter road tour,” for all the alphabetcar in every group making sure the car be- named county roads in the Badger State.

“We like the roads with personality, not hind them can see where they turn. the straight ones. We avoid those at all “Getting lost is a major hassle for people,” Holt said, noting how they have costs!”

The cars stuck around for a half hour or turned the road tour into a sort of choreographed event with a carefully planned so, and then began to leave in waves, the route, driven at least three times prior, so little birds seeming to dance as they they know what to expect and can pro- pulled onto the highway. Several of the gram it into a GPS, with turn-by-turn Miatas bark loudly as the revs wind, with performance exhausts, turbochargers and route maps.

“It always seems to involve interesting exotic tuning, while most of them are bone roads and inevitably ends up near food,” stock and run just fine, clicking slightly he admitted with a laugh, as the club is and growling like a caged hunting dog known for frequenting watering holes, with every shift.

The last flight leaders poised toward the taverns, restaurants and other small-town destinations, avoiding chain stores and Dalles House parking lot, two hands raised as a signal to get ready to leave, malls whenever possible.

While the club has members of all ages with the other cars lining up behind. They and flavors, and vehicles from all three get on the radios, beep their horns and generations of Miata going back to the late begin to head out, like birds leaving a ‘80s, they all seem to get along well, jok- feeder.

“Bring on the letter roads!” one of the ing with each other, reviewing and ogling drivers in a late-model silver beast says over other members cars, and even offering tips on storage, performance and with a cupped mouth, forming a sort of bullhorn to be heard over his gurgling packing.

“The rule of thumb is to pack only what dual exhausts.

A Miata driver behind him beeps his you need ... and then take half,” Holt horn in agreement as they zip across the joked.

Several of the cars have elaborate, info center lot, his wife adjusting her banMiata-specific storage compartments, dana to fight off the wind and then seamsuitcases and bags. They fit in areas be- lessly applying lip balm in the mirror. She hind the seats, in the console and on the grins and winks as she passes, knowing that the trip has just begun. dash. No space is left empty.

Like so many avians on the move, the “If you buy something, you have it shipped home,” stated one of the older migration can only stay in one place for so members, who claimed to have lots of long. road-tour experience.

Gloria and Glen Oveson of the Twin Cities enjoyed their stop in St. croix Falls, and continued their trek across the county, sightseeing, touring “and doing a lot of eating!” she joked. The couple is part of the Miata Club of Minnesota that stopped in St. CRoix Falls on Friday.

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Nona Severson

Siren Senior Center There has been no news from the Siren Senior Center for a month or more due to Barb Munger being sick. Several requested that something be written up so they know what is going on.

I will try to write something for this week as there are several things you should know about. First of all, there will not be cards on Friday, Sept. 23, due to setting up for our garage sale.

We are having an indoor garage and bake sale on Saturday, Sept.

24. If anyone would like to make donations to our sale, items would be appreciated. Also if you would care to donate any baked items, you may also drop them off at the center. The garage and bake sale is our way of taking part in Siren Harvestfest.

I don’t have any of the names of the card winners but congratulations to all the winners.

Special gratitude is extended to all the people who have donated vegetables from their gardens. We certainly appreciate so many people taking care of the seniors.

We are still looking for somebody to take over writing this column once a week. Please help us out.

We play Dime Bingo on Tuesdays, 500 on Wednesdays and Spades on Fridays. All the activities start at 1 p.m. Come and join us, we have a good time.

Larsen Family Public Library Gratitude is extended

Larsen Family Community Library, Webster, recently had a fundraiser at the Moose Lodge No. 1194 in Siren.

They raised over $800 that will be used to help pay off the building fund loan. Shown are Bonnie Neimi, center, past president of the Friends of the Library, receiving the check from Dick Sweet (L) and Jerry Vogel (R), co-chairmen of the Moose Lodge’s Community Service Community. Neimi expressed gratitude to the Moose Lodge, who put on the dinner, and all of the community, who supported it by attending. If you have not yet been to the new library, you should go and check out the new facility and all of the services it has to offer. - submitted

We meet every Wednesday all year long at 10:30 a.m. for good stories, companionship and fun.

Adult book club

On Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 10 a.m., we will discuss “The Night Birds”

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Mystery Mayhem book club

Meet with us on Monday, Oct. 10, for a haunting good time! Choose from any number of halloween-themed mysteries and we’ll discuss them at 10 a.m. Monday morning. Everybody is welcome.

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To all who joined us in our grand opening celebration on Friday, Sept. 9. It was a day to remember – over 300 people visited our library that day! About 150 people enjoyed Michael Perry’s presentation at the community center. Gratitude is extended to the Lioness who provided refreshments and the Lions who provided supper in the parking lot.

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COMMUNITY EDUCATION Frederic Community Education 18 years old. Movement class new for toddlers 18 months to 3 years old; Toddler Movement 3-3:30 p.m. Kindergarten 3:30-4:15 p.m.; preschoolers (34 years old) 4:15-5 p.m.; first and second grade 5- 6 p.m.; first- through fifth- grade ballet only 6-6:30 p.m.; third through fifth grade, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; sixth through 12th grade, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Classes held Mondays and began Sept. 12, at Frederic Elementary School. Tuition: $20/month for 45- or 60-minute class; $12/month for 30-minute class. Contact Andrea at 715-327-8650 or dancewithandrea@gmail.com Fundamentals of Music Began Monday, Sept. 19 through Nov. 7, 7-8:30 p.m. Instructor: Christine Johansen, B.M., M.A., University of Iowa, retired music instructor from UWWhitewater and longtime piano teacher. Fee: $52 /age 62-plus $28.

Writing the Wrongs: The Working Journal Thursdays, Sept. 29 – Oct. 20, 6-8 p.m. Instructor: Denise Sweet, retired University of Wisconsin-Green Bay educator, former Wisconsin’s state poet laureate. Fee: $26.37/age 62-plus $4.

Drama in The North Woods - Classic Tragedy and Classic Comedy Monday evenings, Oct. 3 - Nov. 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Instructor: Carolyn Wedin. Fee: $10.

Write Right Now! Class begins Tuesdays, Oct. 4 – Nov. 15, 4-6 p.m.

Instructor: Dr. Carolyn Wedin. Fee: $37.56/age 62plus $4.

Chair seat weaving introduction Class begins Tuesdays, Oct. 4, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Instructor: Andrea Hildebrandt. Fee: $12/age 62-plus $8.

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Yoga Ongoing class. Bring a mat and a blanket. Class will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays. New sessions begin Oct. 25 and 27. Tuesdays 10-11 a.m. at the elementary school and 6-7 p.m. at the high school.

Thursdays, 6–7 p.m. at the high school. Instructor is Sandy King. Fee: $28/age 62-plus $16.

Clogging Mondays. New beginners 6-6:30 p.m., $30/dancer/month; Intermediate 6:30-7:15 p.m., $35/dancer/month. Instructor is Sheryl Keller.

Cardio Kickboxing Began Tuesday, Sept. 6 – Nov. 22, 6 p.m., in the upper gym. Instructor is Tina Atkinson, certified fitness trainer, call 715-553-1123 for registration or information. Fee: 12 sessions for $40 or six sessions for $25.

Weight Watchers meetings Monday evenings at the elementary school library: Weigh-in: 5 p.m. Meetings: 5:30 p.m.

Zumba Please call Amy Tinman at 715-566-2478 Transitions Lifestyle System for adults and kids to achieve weight loss Choose one of these free introductory sessions to learn what you need to get started: Monday, Sept.

26, or Tuesday, Sept 27, 6 p.m. Classes for adult individuals, Thursdays, Oct. 6 to Dec. 29, 6:30-8 p.m.

Instructor: Sharon Bugella. Call 715-327-4363 for information. Fee: $140 for 12-week class, plus $10 material fee. Classes for TLS Shape Up for kids 1017 with parent support. Thursday, Oct. 6 – Nov. 10, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Instructor: Sharon Bugella. Call 715327-4363 for information. Fee: $80 for six-week class, plus kit fee of $92.

Dance by Andrea Lundquist Tap, jazz and ballet for girls and boys, aged 3 –

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Step up! Join the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® AMERY – Registration is still open for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s - Amery is a two-mile interactive walk that educates participants about Alzheimer’s disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical trial enrollment and support programs and services of the association. There is no entry fee and all walkers raising over $75 receive the first-ever Walk to End Alzheimer’s T-shirt.

To register, visit www.alz.org or phone 800-272-3900.

“Excitement is building as we approach this year’s all-new Walk to End Alzheimer’s,” said Sharlene Bellefeuille, outreach specialist for the Greater Wisconsin Chapter. “Our name change from Memory Walk to the Walk to End Alzheimer’s signifies the importance of this event. We are seeing a record number of people starting teams and raising funds to help find a cure for this fatal brain disease. Many people are also hosting thirdparty events such as tournaments, dinners,

brat fries, casual days, Forget Me Nots and more to help raise funds.”

Participants may form a team, join a team, sponsor a walker, purchase a Sign of Support or make a contribution to the walk. With a new case of Alzheimer’s developing every 69 seconds, the need has never been greater.

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Amery will be held this Saturday, Sept 24. Teams and individual walkers are asked to meet at the Riverview Manor Mobile Home Community Center at 9 a.m., for registration, with the walk beginning at 10 a.m.

The walk will travel through the Amery Regional Medical Center walking path with interactive stations along the way and returning to the starting area.

Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S., with an estimated 5.4 million people living with the disease today. The Greater Wisconsin Chapter serves people right in this community. For help, services, information, support groups, programs or to help, visit 800-272-3900. - submitted

Burnett County Health & Human Services FLU INFLUENZA AND PNEUMOCOCCAL SEASON VACCINATION CLINIC

Thurs., Sept. 29, 2011 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Mon., Oct. 3, 2011 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Tues., Oct. 4, 2011 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Thurs., Oct. 6, 2011 11 a.m. - Noon 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Tues., Oct. 11, 2011 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Thurs., Oct. 13, 2011 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Burnett County Government Center - Rm. 165 A & H Senior Center Siren School - Dragon Room Northland Community Center, Dairyland Webster High School Cafeteria Grantsburg Middle School Burnett County Government Center - Rm. 165

Influenza: $25 Pneumonia: $60 All insurance plans accepted

Additional clinic to be scheduled in Webster. Please check for updates by calling the Burnett County Flu Line at 715-349-7600 or online at www.burnettcounty.com, under the Health & Human Services page. If you have any questions, please call Burnett County Department of Health & Human Services at 715-349-7600.

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WHAT’S FOR LUNCH???

Menu LOCATION

SEPTEMBER 26 - SEPTEMBER 30

MONDAY

TUESDAY

BREAKFAST Uncrustable.

LUNCH Mr. Rib on hoagie, sweet potato fries OR turkey salad.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Hot dog on a bun, Doritos, creamy coleslaw OR Oriental salad.

BREAKFAST Pancake on a stick.

LUNCH Tacos, assorted toppings, corn OR ham salad.

BREAKFAST 4K-5 muffin, 6-12 biscuit/gravy.

LUNCH Mini corn dogs, baked beans, pretzels OR chicken salad.

LUNCH Mini corn dogs, french fries, baked beans, applesauce, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, dinner roll, corn, fruit cocktail, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Hot dog or brat, buttered noodles, mixed vegetables, fresh pear, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Taco salad with fixings, baked rice, refried beans, slushy, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Chicken burger with fixings, chicken noodle soup, crackers, mini carrots, dip, apples, caramel, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUCK

BREAKFAST Cereal/waffles.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, macaroni and cheese, green beans, fruit sauce.

Alt.: Hamburger, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Turkey or ham wrap, Sun Chips, baked beans, fruit sauce. Alt.: Hot dog, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/donut.

LUNCH Cardinal burger, french fries, corn, fresh fruit. Alt.: Chicken patty, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/egg muffin.

LUNCH Scalloped potatoes and ham, peas, fruit sauce. Alt.: Pizza, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/cinnamon roll.

LUNCH Taco salad, tortilla chips, winter mix, fresh fruit. Alt.: Chicken nuggets, 712.

SIREN

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Peanut butter and jelly, corn chips, string cheese, veggies, peas, fresh fruit. Alt.: Cook’s choice.

BREAKFAST Cinnamon tastry, juice and milk.

LUNCH Hamburger rice hotdish, wheat dinner roll, lettuce salad, corn, pears, apples. Alt.: Fajita wrap.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Sloppy joes, Tostitos, shredded lettuce, beans, warm cinnamon apple slices. Alt.: Mini corn dogs.

BREAKFAST Mini pancakes, juice and milk.

LUNCH Spaghetti, garlic bread, cottage cheese, lettuce salad, peas, peaches, apples. Alt.: Chicken bowl.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH corn, baby Pizza dippers, dippers,white rice, rice, corn, carrots, carrots, pineapple pineapple tidbits, and mandarin celery, banana. oranges.

Alt.: Cook’s choice.

Alt.: Cook’s choice.

BREAKFAST Breakfast burrito.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, macaroni and cheese, peas, cinnamon apple slices. Alt.: Tuna sandwich.

BREAKFAST Scrambled egg, sausage, 1 slice of toast.

LUNCH Pepperoni pizza, lettuce salad, carrots, fresh fruit, pudding. Alt.: Hot ham and cheese.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Cheeseburger, bun, spicy fries, green beans, sliced peaches. Alt.: Beef stroganoff.

BREAKFAST Waffles and sausage.

LUNCH Chicken fajitas, steamed rice, broccoli, pears. Alt.: Chili, corn-bread muffin.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Sloppy joe, macaroni salad, corn, pineapple, oranges.

BREAKFAST

BREAKFAST Oatmeal and toast.

LUNCH Spaghetti hotdish, green beans and fruit.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Grilled chicken sandwich, cooked carrots and fruit.

BREAKFAST Scrambled eggs and sausage.

LUNCH Pizza, corn, tuna salad and fruit.

BREAKFAST Breakfast bites.

LUNCH Ham & turkey wraps, gelatin, Sun Chips and fruit.

LUNCH Cook’s choice OR chicken barley soup with veggies, PBJ, applesauce.

LUNCH Salisbury steak, bun, corn OR meatballs in gravy, rice, Monaco-blend beans, fruit cocktail.

LUNCH Corn dogs, wedges, California-blend veggies, peaches.

LUNCH Burrito, salad, salsa, tomato, chips, fresh fruit.

FREDERIC GRANTSBURG Each building will have their own breakfast menu.

ST. CROIX FALLS UNITY WEBSTER

Pancakes.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, rice and fruit.

LUNCH Chili with toppings, salad, cornbread muffin with honey butter, pears.

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

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FRIDAY Pancakes.

BREAKFAST

LUNCH Sloppy joes, Sun Chips, raw broccoli/dip OR tuna salad.

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Local school districts staff attend specialized trainings this summer at STAR Academy RIVER FALLS – During this past summer, nearly 250 area educators from 30 districts/organizations attended courses offered at the 12th-annual STAR Academy, July 27 – Aug. 4, coordinated by Cooperative Educational Service Agency No. 11.

STAR Academy 2011 was hosted by the River Falls School District at River Falls High School and featured keynote speaker John Kuglin. In addition to his keynote, “Educating Our 21st Century Media Snackers – A Pathway to Higher Student Achievement,” Kuglin provided a 1-1/2-day seminar looking at innovative and cost-effective learning systems available on “The Cloud.” Other multiple-day sessions included Promethean and

SMART Board boot camps, working with autism disorders, training in the Google Apps model, and discovering how the iPad can impact learning throughout classroom practices. New to STAR this year was a program designed specifically for administrators, Improving Student Achievement through Teacher Evaluation and Feedback, offering administrators strategies and tools for coaching teachers in ways that bring positive results, a program developed by The New Teacher Center in conjunction with the Association of Wisconsin School Administrators.

Participants attending STAR Academy had the option of earning graduate credits through Viterbo University. – submitted

Attending a two-day seminar looking at innovative and cost-effective learning systems available on “The Cloud” were Webster School District staff, front row (L to R): Jim Erickson, Debra Heinz and Tim Widiker. Middle row: Renee Ones, Jill Norman and Terri Skifstad. (Skifstad also attended a four-day intensive SMART Board Boot Camp). Back row: Martha Anderson, Monica Gunderson and Mary Conroy.

Attending an Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders follow-up session were: Front row (L to R): Roberta Daggy, Webster School District; Tara Tuchel, instructor, Stillwater School District; Denean Cornell, Webster School District; Katie Struble, New Richmond School District; Shelley Borgeson, Baldwin-Woodville School District; Sandy Riniker, New Richmond School District; Kris Kielmeyer, Glenwood City School District and Kathryn Casper, Grantsburg School District. – Photos submitted

Attending a four-day Promethean Boot Camp at STAR Academy were: front row (L to R): Susan Gregorash, Amy Bartylla and Nancy Christiansen.

Back row: Dean Roush and Jody Waterman. Boot camp participants discovered how the Promethean interactive whiteboard enables anything that can be seen or done on a computer screen to be projected onto an interactive whiteboard – bringing every classroom to life.

Attending a Promethean training at STAR Academy from Luck School District were: Left of banner (L to R): Amy Phung, facilitator, Sue Wallin, Carolyn Peterson and Lori Pfaff. Back row: David Freeburg, facilitator. Right of banner (L to R): Ryan Humpal, Josh Hetfeld, Joe Bartylla and Matt Dunlap.

Burnett County youth celebrate National 4-H Week Oct. 2 - 8

SIREN – Oct. 2-8 is National 4-H Week, and Burnett County is celebrating the 4-H youth who have made an impact on the community and are stepping up to the challenges of a complex and changing world.

“I wanted my kids to have a fun safe group to belong to. Having been in 4-H as a child myself, I knew 4-H is what we wanted. Especially in these hard economic times,” said Burnett County 4-H volunteer Heather Stahl of Grantsburg.

Burnett County 4-H member Lexi Symond of Webster had this to say about

4-H, “I like 4-H because you can help out your community in a fun way, and it also helps you learn about life.”

Recent findings from Tufts University’s 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development indicate that young people in 4-H are three times more likely to contribute to their communities than youth not participating in 4-H. Notably, the Tufts research discovered that the structured learning, encouragement and adult mentoring that 4-H’ers receive play a vital role in helping them actively contribute to their communities. In Burnett County, more than 100

4-H members and 50 volunteers are involved in 4-H. Also during National 4-H Week, hundreds of thousands of youth from all around the nation will complete a single, innovative experiment on 4-H National Youth Science Day, which will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 5. The 2011 National Science Experiment, Wired for Wind, will introduce young people to the possibilities of using wind as a clean, widely available and low-cost source of renewable energy.

4-H youth are a living breathing, culture-changing revolution for doing the

right thing, breaking through obstacles and pushing the country forward by making a measurable difference right where they live. Learn how you can join the revolution of responsibility at 4-H.org/revolution, or contact Danielle Miller, Burnett County 4-H Youth Development Agent, at University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension, Burnett County at 715-349-2151 or danielle.miller@ ces.uwex.edu. – submitted

Swedish folk dancers to perform in Siren Siren United Methodist Church will be the site of a Swedish folk dance performance at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 4. Twentythree members of the Nivren Folkdansgille, ranging in age from early middle to senior, will perform traditional dances in authentic costumes. Seven members of the Njurunda Spelmanslag playing accordion and fiddle will accompany them.

The members live in the city of Njurunda in the central part of Sweden about 240 miles north of Stockholm. Their dances include those from different parts of Sweden as well as other Scandinavian countries. The dancers and musicians would like to meet some of the local people so refreshments will be served to the public in the fellowship hall after their performance. There is no admission charge, but a freewill offering for the dancers will be taken. Siren United Methodist Church is located one block west and one block north of the traffic light there. - submitted by Rudy Solomonson

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CHURCH NEWS

Eternal

Perspectives

Damascus 180 Degrees coming for First Presbyterian

Sally Bair

Lessons from a frog

FALL DINNER

Sunday, September 25, 2011

9:30 a.m. WORSHIP

with special music by John & Linda Iwaszko and 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Dinner MENU:

Frederic, Wisconsin

Friday, September 30, 4:30 - 7 p.m. $

9 Adults

6 For Kids Under 10

$

FALL MUSIC SERVICE

Peace Lutheran HARVEST DINNER & BAZAAR

Takeout Available • Raffle Drawing at 1 p.m.

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The Clam Falls Lutheran Church would like to thank the 676 people who joined us for the Harvest Supper on Sat., Sept. 17. A big thanks to the organizers for their endless hours of labor and to every one of the dozens of workers who make this annual event a fun community fellowship time as well as a fundraiser for our little church.

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Music Provided By:

GLORY TRAIN

REFRESHMENTS SERVED, EVERYONE WELCOME

Sat., Oct. 1, 2011, 4:30 - 7 p.m.

Menu: Ham, Baked Potatoes, Green Beans, Squash, Coleslaw, Relishes, Rolls, Apple Crisp, Coffee & Milk

12 & Over $8 • 5-11 $4 • 4 & Under Free Served Family Style • Takeouts Available All bazaar proceeds go to C.R.A.

Peace Lutheran Church

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Swedish Meatballs, Bone-In Advance Sales: Ham, Real Mashed Potatoes, $7.50 12-Adult • $2.50 - 6-11 Homegrown Corn, Coleslaw, Day Of Dinner: Cranberry Relish, Pickles, Pie $8 12-Adult • $3 6-11 - Apple, Pumpkin, Beverage. Children age 5 & under eat FREE!

TRADE LAKE SWEDISH MISSION CHURCH

Swiss steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, squash, coleslaw, beans, pie, beverage and much more.

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St. Luke’s Methodist Church

SCANDINAVIAN SMORGASBORD Wednesday, October 5, 2011 Serving from 4:30 - 7 p.m.

Zion Lutheran Church

Trade Lake, Wis. Corner of Hwy. 48 and County Rd. Z. Swedish Meatballs, Potato Sausage, Herring, Rice Pudding, Scalloped Corn, Fruit Soup and so much more!

9, Ages 5-12 $4, Under Age 5 Free

Suggested Donation: Adults

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SWISS STEAK DINNER

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The Christian rock band Damascus 180 Degrees will be providing special music at the fifth-annual Watercolor Workshop on Sunday, Sept. 25, between the hours of 2 to 4 p.m. Combining the visual arts with the art of music just can’t be beat. Come out and show your support of local artists as they display their works in music, watercolor, acrylics, oils and pastels. The gallery showing will also be open from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24, and the doors are open at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25. The church is located at 719 Nevada St., or the church in the pines. If you would like further information, call 715-483-3550. - Photo submitted

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I ran over a frog with my lawn mower. I nearly cried. The poor thing didn’t have a chance, for I was on a frenzied mission to finish the task so I could cross another important item off my To Do list.

I nearly cried not only for the sake of the unsuspecting creature but for the sake of my hurried, thoughtless act. Nature being what it is, animals will die. In fact, I’m not against the killing of them for food. My son fishes and runs a trapline. My husband, while still alive, hunted big game every year. And the fact is, I enjoy a meal of frog legs now and then.

It’s the deliberate destruction of wildlife and the uncaring or unthinking attitude of people—like myself—that bothers me. As stewards of the earth, we should be more cognizant of the natural world. That’s a hot topic for some people. Extremists are against killing mosquitoes and flies. Conversely, many Christians are against environmentalism because “the world will end soon anyway, and our only job is to save souls,” as a woman once told me.

I disagree. I believe God made animals, plants, and minerals not only for his and our enjoyment, but to show us his attributes. What better way is there to learn about true, unconditional love and devotion than through a puppy’s responses? How better can we learn lessons about God’s patience than by planting a garden seed and watching it grow? Where better can we view a glimpse of God’s heavenly realm than through viewing an uncut gemstone?

“For since the creation of the world his invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead …” (Romans 1:20-23) Part of honoring God and expressing our thanks to him for all things is being a good steward of his creation. Imagine his pleasure when we respect the life of a simple yet beautiful, beneficial frog. And when we care for nature, we can care for others—which is God’s desire for all of us. Jesus said, “Follow me.”

What better example of caring for others can we emulate than his?

Lord, thank you for your creation which teaches us about your love and your continual care of us. Help us to be thoughtful and caring in return—not only for our loved ones and friends, but for our enemies and for your creation.

In Jesus’ name, amen.

Mrs. Bair may be reached at sallybair@gmail.com.

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OBITUARIES

Jerilyn Mae Sachsenmaier

Lois Carol Hemingway, 56, of East Balsam Lake, passed away at her home on Wednesday, Sep. 14, 2011, with her loving family at her side.

Lois was born on Dec. 25, 1954, in Amery, the daughter of Irvin and Eunice (Isaccson) Alen.

Music was always an important part of Lois’ life, from playing the piano and organ weekly at church and participating in ecumenical choir to instilling the love of music to others by teaching piano lessons and volunteering and working as a teacher’s aide for Unity School’s choirs.

Lois was also a dedicated foster parent for Polk County, providing a loving and nurturing home to many children over the past 22 years.

Lois leaves to celebrate her memory: husband, David, of Balsam Lake; children, Rachel (Matt) Larson of Blaine, Minn., Alyssa (Jacob) Udvig of Coon Rapids, Minn. and Ryan Hemingway of New York; one special little child; grandchildren, Evan and Naomi Larson and Liam Udvig; parents, Irvin and Eunice Alen of Balsam Lake; brother, Keith (Marla) Alen; cousin, Velda Alen; and many other loving family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her loving daughter, Sanay.

The funeral service will be held on Friday, Sept. 23, at 2 p.m., at East Balsam Baptist Church. The family will greet visitors from 4 – 7 p.m., on Thursday, Sept. 22, at East Balsam Baptist Church and then again on Friday from noon until the time of service at 2 p.m. at the church Lois will be laid to rest following the funeral serviceat the Bunyan Union Cemetery. The family wouldlike to invite their guests to return to the church following the cemetery service for fellowship and lunch.

Memorials preferred to the Lois and Sanay Hemingway Memorial Fund. To express online condolences to the family, please visit www.kolstadfamilyfuneral home.com The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Marion (Mickey) Clover, 76, St. Croix Falls and Mission, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 17, 2011, after a battle with leukemia.

Mickey is survived by his wife of 52 years, Linda; sons, Michael (Debra) and Joseph (Jan); grandchildren, Andrew, Amanda, Sarah, Justin and Jenna; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Thomas Clover; and sister, Betty Davison.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Elsie Clover; sisters, Pearl and Shirley; and brothers, Bob, Chuck and Ted. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 22, at Grace Baptist Church in Grantsburg, 1 p.m., with visitation one hour prior at noon.

The Edling Funeral Home, St. Croix Falls, was entrusted with arrangements.

Mary Lou Ellen (Calhoun) Lund, was born on July 12, 1932, to Robert and Florence (Johnson) Calhoun.

Mary Lou was born in St. Louis Park, Minn. Mary Lou grew up in Brantwood and graduated from Tripoli High School. She later married Elroy Minnick, and to this union six children were born: Glenn, Wayne, Judy, Dale, Sheryl and Valerie.

Mary Lou and her family later settled in Dresser. She went to work at St. Croix Plastics, in 1963, which was later called UFE. There she worked for 34-1/2 years, where she made numerous friends. Prior to UFE she worked at the Duncan Yo-yo factory in Luck.

Mary Lou married John (Jack) Lund in 1975.

Mary Lou was a member of St. Peter’s Church, which is now Peace Lutheran Church. She was a member of the St. Croix Falls Senior Center where she loved to play cards and Bingo.

Mary Lou will be remembered for her beautiful wedding/birthday cakes which she made many, her flower beds, her many hobbies and her sense of humor.

Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Florence Calhoun; brothers, Donald, Robert, Charles, David and Elmer Calhoun; sisters Deanna (Calhoun) Olsen; half brother, Bob Gatz; son, Dale Minnick; grandson, Benjamin Hansen; and great-granddaughter, Riley Jo Weller.

She is survived by her husband, John (Jack) Lund; children, Glenn (Vicki) Minnick, Wayne (Kathy Cross) Minnick, Judy (Mike) Qualle, Sheryl (Douglas) Swagger and Valerie (Sam) Hansen; brothers, James (Beverly) Calhoun, Gary (Judy) Calhoun and Eugene (Leni) Calhoun; grandchildren, Gwen (Doug) Wright, Tania (Duane) Wright, Penny (John) Austad, Brian (Barb) Qualle, Jeff (Michelle) Qualle, Karri (Jason) Weller, Trisha Swagger, Brandon (Jaime) Hansen, Racheal Hansen, Stephanie Hansen, Gabriel Minnick, Jobie Mienke and Justin Minnick; 23 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Mary Lou will be missed and remembered by her loving family and friends.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Sept. 23, at Peace Lutheran Church. Interment will be at the Peace Lutheran Church Cemetery.

The Edling Funeral Home of St. Croix Falls was entrusted with the arrangements.

Debra Hayes Debra L. Hayes, 57, a resident of Webster, died Sept. 9, 2011, at her home surrounded by her family.

Debra was born on March 13, 1954, in Guttenberg, Iowa, to Lawrence and Loretta Felder. She married Gerald on Aug. 26, 1972, in Guttenberg, Iowa.

Debra was preceded by her parents, Lawrence and Loretta Felder; sister, Carol Hoeger; brothers; Michael Felder and Christopher Felder; brothers-in-law, William Hayes, Keith Hayes and Michael Hayes; sisters-in-law, Margaret Haupt, Carol Kelley, Mary Jo Hayes and Linda Felder.

Debra is survived by her husband, Gerald; children, Maryanne Hayes, Jeremy Hayes and Jared Hayes; grandchildren Kaycee and Sandy Marsh; siblings, Jeanne (Richard) Eilers, Dianne (Dale) Duwe, Denise (Warren) Jensen and Mark (Carol) Felder; brothers-in-law, Allen Hoeger, Robert (Virginia) Hayes, Thomas Hayes, Julius Hayes, Harold Haupt and Darrell Kelley; sisters-in-law Michele Fassbinder, Helen (Gary) Albrecht, Betty (Robert) Peterson, June Miller, Linda (David) Eytcheson, Bonnie (Dennis) Tjader, Brenda (William) Lindberg, Debbie (Larold) Richison and Diane Roggensack.

A funeral service was held Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Father Mike Tupa as celebrant. Music was provided by Kim Simon.

Interment followed at St. John’s Cemetery in Webster.

Casket bearers were Josh Engstrand, David Ritchey, Jim Ertl, Mike Randall, Steven Jensen, Sean Jensen, Kevin Atkinson, Eric Jaeger and Rich Shires. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

THANK YOU

Thank you to all the staff at Burnett Medical Center and Continuing Care Center for their loving and professional care given to our mother, Beverly Mothes, who passed away August 19, 2011. We are grateful for the friends who provided refreshments and support at her memorial service. We greatly appreciated the sharing of special memories with us along with the visits and thoughtful cards and memorials. We have shared these memorials with Grantsburg Dollars for Scholars, Gideon Bibles and other charities. We will all miss Bev and cherish the memories we will always have.

Chris (Don) Erickson Family Linda Halacy Family Carol (Randy) Soderbeck Family Richard Mothes Family

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Deb Przybycien Deb Przybycien, 53, Amery, died Thursday, Sept. 15, in Tomahawk.

She is survived by her husband, Kevin; sons, Nicolas (Shelly) Bjerke and Curtis Bjerke; daughter, Tiffany Przybycen; grandchildren, Bradon and Bella; sisters, Jenny (Scott) and Becky; brother, Tom (Jackie); stepchildren, Brandon and Nicole; along with many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Deb’s life was held on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at Deb and Kevin’s home in Amery.

The Edling Funeral Home, St. Croix Falls, was entrusted with arrangements.

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Aidajane C. Barstow, 88, Grantsburg, died Sept. 1, 2011, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minn.

Memorial service was held Wednesday, Sept. 21, at Calvary Covenant Church, Alpha. A full obituary will be published at a later date. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

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Jerilyn Mae (Rutsch) Sachsenmaier, 54, St. Croix Falls, passed away peacefully on Aug. 2, 2011, at the Good Samaritan Home in St. Croix Falls, where she had lived for 16 years.

Jerilyn was born in rural Cushing to Jean (Lunde) and Kermit Rutsch. She attended Cushing School and later moved to rural Milltown and attended Unity School. She graduated in 1975.

Jerilyn lived in St. Paul, Minn., and worked at St. Paul Co. for several years. In 1985, she married Chet Sachsenmaier. They had two sons and lived near Hudson.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Jean and Kermit Rutsch; her brother, James (Jim) Rutsch; and her father-in-law, Gus Sachsenmaier.

Left to mourn are her sons, Andrew Sachsenmaier of St. Paul, Minn., and Joshua Sachsenmaier of Hudson; sisters, Joanne (Fred) Koslowski and Judy Williamson, both of Milltown; special nephews, Taylor Johnson of Milltown and William (Ashley) Williamson and grandnephew, Leland Williamson of Webster; mother-in-law, Darlene Sachsenmaier of Wilson; brother-in-law, Scott Sachsenmaier of Hudson; sisters-in-law, Cheryl Brown of Hudson, Carol Tangen of Lino Lakes, Minn.; and Chet (Jody) Sachsenmaier of Hudson; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Sept. 30, 1 p.m., at the First Lutheran Church of Cushing. Burial will be immediately after funeral at the Cushing Cemetery. Lunch will follow at the church.

The Edling Funeral Home, St. Croix Falls, was entrusted with arrangements.

Marion (Mickey) Clover

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CHURCH NEWS

Husband’s unemployment puts strain on marriage Q: My husband lost his job a year ago.

He’s been able to pick up a few odd jobs, but my job has become the steady income for our family. Instead of thanking me for working, he almost seems resentful that I’m having success at work.

How should I handle this?

Juli: I certainly understand your agitation. You’ve taken on a burden for your family and feel unappreciated.

What is difficult, but critical, for you to understand is how devastated your husband likely is about his job situation.

Being unemployed and unable to provide for their family is a very serious blow to most men. Although your husband may not articulate what he’s going through, he is likely struggling with feelings of worthlessness and depression.

Even if he loves you and is proud of you, your success at work feels like salt in a wound. In his mind, you’re succeeding where he has failed.

Your husband desperately needs your encouragement during this season. Remind him that he is the same man you fell in love with – that his job situation doesn’t change who he is. Tell him how much you appreciate his desire and effort to provide for the family. Recognize the

Jim Daly

Focus on the Family

Juli Slattery

many other ways he takes care of you, like managing the house, meeting your emotional needs, being a good father, etc.

Help him find unique ways he can use his abilities while he is looking for work.

For example, he can volunteer, get more involved with what your kids are doing, work toward a degree or complete a project he’s never had time for. These activities can help him feel like he’s moving forward and contributing rather than being “stuck.”

Unemployment can be a serious risk to marital dynamics. The most important element of making it through together is for your husband to always know you believe in him – that you are on the same team and never competing.

••• Q: My grandkids spend so much time texting and e-mailing that it boggles my mind. I read an article suggesting that using electronic gadgets too much can impede brain function. Can you shed any light on this?

Jim: Most of us spend too much time

with our smart phones and other toys, even with all their benefits. And you’re right, studies show that unplugging from these devices is good for your brain!

Scientists are discovering that being over-stimulated by e-mails, texts and other constant distractions can actually change the way people think and behave.

Humans are designed to respond to immediate stimulation. When that happens, the brain releases dopamine, which causes us to feel excitement. It’s a natural reaction, but when we fuel it with several hours a day of texts, tweets and Web surfing, the feeling can become an addiction. That same overstimulation can also inhibit creativity and deep thought, not to mention interrupting normal work and family life.

Sometimes we make excuses for our electronic interruptions by claiming we’re “multitasking.” But again, research shows that heavy multitaskers have more trouble focusing and shutting out irrelevant information. They also experience more stress. Even after the multitasking ends, their thinking can remain muddled and unfocused. Researchers compare this electronic overload to an addiction to food or sex. The New York Times quoted one scientist as saying, “Technology is rewiring our brains.”

Am I suggesting your grandkids are addicted to their devices? No, but it’s

clear that unchecked, unrestrained electronic stimulation can have a negative impact on healthy brain activity. We’d suggest that you point your grandkids toward the published research on this issue, and then encourage them to “unplug” as often as possible. Their parents might also add a time limit of some sort – one hour per day is a general rule of thumb in my household.

••• Jim Daly is president of Focus on the Family, host of the Focus on the Family radio program, and a husband and father of two. Dr. Juli Slattery is a licensed psychologist, cohost of Focus on the Family, author of several books, and a wife and mother of three. Submit your questions to: FocusOnTheFamily.com.

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Church Directory ADVENTIST

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST - FREDERIC

609 Benson Road; Pastor Curtis Denney Sat. Worship 11 a.m.; Sabbath Schl. 9:30 a.m.

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE VALLEY

Senior Pastor Bob Morton 1259 Hwy. 35 S., St. Croix Falls Sunday Worship: 9 & 11 a.m.

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

WORD OF LIFE CHURCH

Meeting in homes. Elders: Cliff Bjork, Jon Zens, 715-483-1357 and 715-755-3048 Sun. Fellowship - 10 a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

LUTHERAN

LUTHERAN

BALSAM LUTHERAN CHURCH

1115 Mains Crossing, 1/2 Mile South Hwy. 8 On 110th St.; Sun. Worship 9 a.m.; Sun. School 10:15 a.m.

Wed. Bible Study 8:30 a.m.; Wed. LOGOS 3:20 p.m.

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN (WELS)

Gene E. Jahnke, Pastor, 715-635-7672, Hm. 715-354-7787, Hwy. 70 at 53, Spooner Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School & Bible Classes For All - 10:45 a.m.

BETHANY LUTHERAN - BRANSTAD

Pastor Jay Ticknor, 715-463-5746 3 miles So. of Grantsburg on Hwy. 87 Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

BETHANY LUTHERAN - SIREN

Hwy. 35, 1/2 blk. N. Main St. Interim Pastor Keith Radiske Pastoral Serv. 715-349-5280 Sun. School 8:15 a.m.; Sun. Worship - 9:30 a.m.

BETHESDA LUTHERAN - DRESSER (LCMC) www.bethesdalutheran.ws

Pastor Peter Rimmereid, 715-755-2562 1947 110th Ave., Dresser Sunday Contemporary Service 8:30 a.m.; Education Hour 9:45 a.m. (Starts 9/18/11); Sunday Traditional Service 10:45 a.m.

BONE LAKE LUTHERAN bllc@lakeland.ws

Pastor Mary Ann Bowman, 5 mi. E. of Luck on Hwy. 48, 1/2 mi. S. on I; Office - 715-472-2535 Pastor - 715-472-8153, 8:45 a.m. Prayer; 9 a.m. Sun. Schl. & Adult Bible Study; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

CHRIST LUTHERAN (LCMS)

Pipe Lake CTH G & T, 715-822-3096 Pastor Steve Miller Sun. Serv. 10:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m. during schl. yr.; Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sun. www.christlutheranpipelake.com

CLAM FALLS LUTHERAN (AALC)

Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt - 715-653-2630 www.clamfalls-zion-aalcparish.net 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. 10:20 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st & last Sundays

FAITH LUTHERAN - GRANTSBURG

Pastor Victor St. George, 715-463-5388 Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School 10:45 a.m.

FIRST EVAN. LUTHERAN

561 Chestnut St., Taylors Falls, MN 651-465-5265 June - Aug. Sun. Worship: Traditional 8:30 a.m.; Comtemporary 10:30 a.m.

Sun., Aug. 21: One Worship Serv. 10 a.m. followed by annual meeting

FIRST LUTHERAN - CUSHING

Pastor Dorothy Sandahl, 715-648-5323 or 715-648-5324 Sun. Wor. 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.

FRISTAD LUTHERAN - CENTURIA

ELCA - 501 Hwy. 35, 715-646-2357, Mel Rau, Pastor Sun. Wor. & Holy Communion - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:40 a.m.

GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN - ELCA

Rt. 1, Balsam Lake, WI (Fox Creek) Pastor Neal Weltzen; GT Office - 715-857-5580, Parsonage - 715-822-3001, TR Office - 715-822-3001 Wors. Serv. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m.; Holy Communion - 1st Sun. of each month

GRACE LUTHERAN - WEST SWEDEN

Phone 715-327-4340, 715-416-3086, 715-327-8090 Pastor Theresa Riewestahl Worship 9:15 a.m.; Sun. School 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - FREDERIC

(Missouri Synod) Pastor Jody R. Walter, 715-327-8608 Sun. Schl. - 8:45 a.m.; Service - 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st, 3rd & 5th Sun.

LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTH. - ELCA

CTH H, 1/2 mi. N. of CTH A & H on H Church Off. 715-635-7791 Interim Pastor Terry Stratton Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Sun. Worship 10 a.m.

LAKETOWN LUTHERAN - CUSHING

Pastor Dorothy Sandahl Sun. Wor. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:30 a.m.

LUCK LUTHERAN

510 Foster Ave. E. Pastor Ralph Thompson Office 715-472-2605; Home 715-472-8424 Sun. Wor. 8 &10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl 9 a.m.

MILLTOWN LUTHERAN

113 W. Main St.. W., Phone 715-825-2453 Pastor Danny G. Wheeler 9:15 a.m. Worship ; 10 a.m. Sunday School

NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Pastor Emory Johnson, 715-463-5700 685 W. State Road 70, Grantsburg Sun. Wor. Serv. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

NORTH VALLEY LUTHERAN

Pastor Maggie Isaacson, 715-825-3559 3 mi. W. of Milltown on “G” Sun. Wor. - 9:15 a.m.; Wed. Wor. 6:30 p.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN, (LCMS) WEBSTER

Pastor Gerald Heinecke Church Phone 715-866-7191 Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Wor. - 10:30 a.m.

Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

PEACE LUTHERAN - DRESSER (ELCA)

2355 Clark Road, Dresser, WI, 715-755-2515 Web site: plcdresser.org Pastor Wayne Deloach, Intern Melissa Carmack Sun. Wor. 8:30 & 11 a.m., Sun. Schl. 9:35 a.m.

PILGRIM LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (ELCA)

Interim Pastor Andrew Hinwood 507 Wisconsin Ave. N., 715-327-8012 Sun. Worship - 10 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org

REDEEMER EV. LUTHERAN

(Wisconsin Synod) Pastor Gene DeVries 200 N. Adams St., St. Croix Falls Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 8:30 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN (Wis. Synod)

350 Michigan Ave., Centuria Sun. Worship - 10:45 a.m.; Sun. School - 10 a.m.

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN - LCMC

METHODIST

METHODIST

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST

Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Sunday School - 11 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST GRANTSBURG

Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Worship - 9 a.m.; Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

DANBURY UNITED METHODIST

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.

GRACE UNITED - WEBSTER

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m.

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST Holytrinity@wisconsinumc.org 1606 165th Ave., CTH I, Centuria Pastor Freddie Kirk, 715-485-3363 Pastor Tammy Clausen Sunday Worship - 8:30 a.m.

LAKEVIEW UNITED - HERTEL

Pastor Jack Starr Wor. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - during worship hour

LEWIS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST Tom Cook, Pastor Worship 8:45 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

McKINLEY UNITED METHODIST

Pastor Annie Tricker Sun. Worship 11 a.m.; Sun. School 11 a.m.

Potluck dinner 1st Sunday

OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST

oumc@centurytel.net 306 River Street, Osceola, 715-755-2275 Pastor Mark Gilbert Adult Class - 8:30 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st Sunday

1614 CTH B, North Luck, Pastor Rob Lubben Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.

Contact Leslie Valentine, 715-646-2390; E-mail: leslie56@centurytel.net

Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship Service - 10 a.m.

Sunday School is at 9 a.m., Nursery available

SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN

ST. LUKE UNITED - FREDERIC

ST. CROIX FALLS UNITED METHODIST

(Missouri Synod) 140 Madison St. South, St. Croix Falls Pastor Mark K. Schoen Sun. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun.School - 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Arveda “Freddie” Kirk, 715-327-4436 Pastor Tammy Clausen Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

TRINITY LUTHERAN - ELCA

Tom Cook, Pastor Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship - 10:15 a.m. (Nursery available)

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 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.; Summer, 9 a.m.

WEST DENMARK LUTHERAN

Pastors Mike & Linda Rozumalski 1 mi. west of Luck on N, 2478 170th St., Luck Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

Fellowship 11 a.m.

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - ELCA

Rev. Rexford D. Brandt 447 180th St., Osceola, 715-294-2936 Sun. Wor. 8 & 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m.

Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month

YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN

1/2 mi. W. of Hwy. 35 on U, 715-866-8281, Pastors Douglas Olson, Roger Kampstra and Myron Carlson Services begin at 9:30 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE (AALC)

Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt - 715-653-2630 5 mi. E. of Frederic on W, 2 mi. south on I; www.clamfalls-zion-aalcparish.net Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - EAST FARMINGTON (WELS ) Pastor Martin Weigand - 715-294-3489 Sunday Schl. 9 a.m.; Bible Class 9:30 a.m.

Worship Serv. 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st & Last Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - MARKVILLE

Pastor Tim Faust Worship - 11 a.m.; Sunday School - 10 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st & 3rd Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - TRADE LAKE

Pastor Theresa Riewestahl 715-327-8384, 715-416-3086 Fellowship - 10:30 a.m., Sun. Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays

PRESBYTERIAN

PRESBYTERIAN

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

Rev. Bruce Brooks - 715-483-3550 719 Nevada St. , (between Simonson & Tower Roads) , St. Croix Falls Worship - 10 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sun. Schl. - Child.- 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - Adults 8:45 a.m.; Communion 1st Sunday

SIREN UNITED METHODIST

TAYLORS FALLS UNITED METHODIST 290 W. Government Street, 715-294-4436 Reverend Dr. Rolland Robinson Sunday Service - 10 a.m. with nursery Sunday School - Sept. - May at 10 a.m.

WOLF CREEK UNITED METHODIST

Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship - 8:15 a.m.

COVENANT

COVENANT

CALVARY COVENANT - ALPHA

Pastor Scott Sagle, 715-689-2541 Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Worship 10:30 p.m.; Elevator provided, welcome

SIREN COVENANT

Pastor Dave Guertin 7686 Lofty Pines Drive, Siren, 715-349-5601 Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

UNITED COVENANT - CLEAR LAKE

Pastor Gary Tonn Sunday School 9 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

CATHOLIC

CATHOLIC

ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-247-3310 255 St. Hwy. 35, East Farmington Mass Friday 9 a.m.; Sacrament of Penance Sat. 3:30 p.m.

CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH

Pastor - Father Frank Wampach 490 Bench St., Taylors Falls, 651-465-7345 Sat. Vigil 5:30 p.m.; Sun. 7:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Tues. - Thurs. 7:30 a.m.

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP

Danbury - 7586 St. Rd. 77, 715-866-7321 Pastor - Father Michael J. Tupa Mass - Sat. 4 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m. (Sept.-May).

Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appt.

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES

Balsam Lake - Rev. John A. Drummy, Pastor - 405-2253 Mass: Sat. eves. 6 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 a.m.; Tues. 5:30 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m.Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:30 a.m. Sun. or by appt.

SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY

Pastor Father Michael J. Tupa CTHs A & H - 715-866-7321 Crescent Lake Voyager Village area.

Mass Sun. 8 a.m., Thurs. 9:30 a.m.

Reconciliation as per bulletin and by appt.

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.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER

GRACE BAPTIST - GRANTSBURG

Pastor Father Frank Wampach, 651-465-7345 25293 Redwing Ave., Shafer, MN Sunday 9 a.m.

716 S. Robert St., Grantsburg, 715-463-5699 Sr. Pastor Brad Moore David Ahlquist, Assoc. Pastor Sun. Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School 11 a.m.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

Pastor Father Michael J. Tupa, 715-866-7321 Cedar & Muskey Ave. - Webster Mass Sun 10 a.m., Wed. 5:30 p.m. (Sept-May), Fri. 9 a.m. (Summer)

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.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

Pastor Merrill Olson, Interim Pastor 715-327-8402 Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Wor. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.; www.tradelakebaptistchurch.org

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

CHURCH OF CHRIST

1050 North Keller Ave., Amery, 715-268-7717 Father John Drummy, Pastor Sat. Mass 4 p.m., Sun. Mass 8 a.m.

Mass Wed. & Thurs. 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

ASSEMBLY

CENTURIA ASSEMBLY OF GOD Pastor Don Wiltshire, 715-640-6400 Centuria - Phone 715-646-2172 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH

Pastor Larry Mederich, 715-294-4332 www.occconnect.org Mtg. @ St. Croix Art Barn; Sun. Serv. - 9 a.m.

Nursery and children church

SIREN ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Pastor Andrew Bollant Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Morn. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Supervised Nursery; Wed. Evening - Worship Serv. 6:30 p.m.

EVANGELICAL

EVANGELICAL

APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY (EFCA)

Pastor Bruce Tanner, 715-268-2176 942 U.S. Hwy. 8, Amery Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m.

CROSSWALK COMMUNITY CHURCH

Pastor Greg Lund, 715-327-8767 700 Churchwood Lane; 505 Old CTH W, Frederic Sun. Schl. - 9 a.m.; Morn. Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services Sat. Worship - 6 p.m., Luck Senior Center

HOPE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

Pastor Dave Williams 933 248th St., Osceola Morning Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School Sept.-May 8:45 a.m.

Children’s Church & Nursery provided

TRADE RIVER EVAN. FREE

Pastor Dale VanDeusen, 715-488-2296 or 715-488-2653 20296 Hwy. 87, Grantsburg Morning Wor. 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10:45 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services BAPTIST

BAPTIST

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST - BALSAM LK.

715-857-5411 Wor. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun. School-10:15 a.m.

EUREKA BAPTIST

2393 210th Ave., St. Croix Falls Pastor Willis Christenson, 715-483-9464 Sun. School - 10 a.m.; Wor. Service - 11 a.m.

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; E-mail: churchoffice@fbcamery.org Reg. office hours: Tues.-Thurs. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Pastor Charlie Butt, Lead Pastor; Nick Buda, Associate Pastor Sunday Service: 9 a.m.; All ages Sunday School 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Nursery available

FIRST BAPTIST - FALUN

Pastor Steve Ward Sunday School - (all ages) - 9:30 a.m.

Church Serv. - 10:45 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - MILLTOWN

Pastor Marlon Mielke, 715-825-3186 Sunday Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., 7 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - TAYLORS FALLS, MN

Located across from elemen. school on West St., Pastor, Dr. Kevin Schumann; 651-465-7171 Sun. Morn. - Sun. School for all ages - 9 a.m.

Morn. Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.

FIRST BAPTIST - WEBSTER Church Phone 715-866-4111; Interim Pastor Ken Hyatt; Youth Pastor Jerry Scheumann Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 10:45 a.m (Nursery Provided)

GRACE CHURCH OF OSCEOLA “The Cure for the Common Church”

722 Seminole Ave., Osceola Pastor Dr. Kent Haralson; 715-294-4222 or 715-755-3454; info@gracechurchosceola.com Sun.: Praise & Worship Serv. 9 am., Adult Bible Study 10:45 a.m., Children’s Sun. School 10:45 a.m.

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST - WEBSTER

Minister Garret Derouin, 715-866-7157 Musky & Birch St., Avail. in office 9 a.m. - noon, Tues.-Fri.; Sun. Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

WESLEYAN

WESLEYAN

WOODLAND WESLEYAN

Dairyland - Rev. Andrea Wittwer 715-244-3649 Sunday School - 10 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

FULL GOSPEL

FULL GOSPEL

WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

Pastor Dan Slaikeu 4 mi. SE of Grantsburg on Williams Rd. Worship 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

HOPE FELLOWSHIP OF SOMERSET

231 Bluff Drive, 715-247-2435 Services are Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

CHRISTIAN CENTER

CHRISTIAN CENTER

EL SALEM/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER

1751 100th Ave., Dresser Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Evening Services Sun. 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

Call Pastor Darryl Olson at 715-755-3133 for information and directions

ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN

CHRISTIAN ORTHODOX

HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX

523 1st St., Clayton, 715-948-2493 Fr. Christopher Wojcik, Pastor Saturday Vespers - 5 p.m.; Sunday Liturgy - 9:30 a.m.

HOLY CROSS ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church, 28005 Old Towne Rd., Chisago Lakes, MN, hcomm.org Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

NAZARENE

NAZARENE

CALVARY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

510 S. Vincent, St. Croix Falls Pastor Tom Reaume, 715-483-3696 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:45 a.m. & Wed. 6:30 p.m.

FAITH COMMUNITY

7535 Peet St., Danbury, 715-656-4010 Adult Bible Service 9 a.m.; Services: Sun. 10 a.m.; Sunday School during church service.

NONDENOMINATIONAL

NONDENOMINATIONAL

CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN

28313 CTH H, A&H Pastor Tryg Wistad, 715-635-9222 Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

NEW LIFE COMMUNITY - AMERY

Interim Pastor Craig Jorgenson Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Children’s Church: K to 6th Grade

NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY

Meets at Dresser Elem. School, Dresser Pastor Tony Minell, 715-417-1982 Sunday Worship 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

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 WOR. GROUP

715-733-0481 or 715-733-0480 for time of meeting.

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

RIVER VALLEY CHRISTIAN

1289 160th St. (Hwy. 65), St. Croix Falls, 715-483-5378 Senior Pastors Paul and Sonja Hanson Sunday Adult Bible Class 9 a.m.

Worship and Children’s Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

ST. PETER’S COMMUNITY CHURCH “Faith on Purpose” (Love God, Love People...period) faithonpurpose.org CTH F, Dresser, 715-483-2911 Pastor’s res./office Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

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Students of the Week GRANTSBURG

FREDERIC

Mariah Coen has been chosen Frederic Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in fifth grade. Mariah is the daughter of Kristi Hutton and Dan Coen.

Mariah always has a smile on her face. She loves animals and hopes one day to work with them as her career. She enjoys sports, her favorite subject in school is math and she loves to hang out with her friends.

Mason Gustafson has been chosen Frederic Middle School’s student of the week. He is in seventh grade and the son of Doug and Doreen Gustafson. Mason is involved in choir, confirmation, football, basketball, baseball, and he mows lawns. His interests are race cars, watching the Packers, playing sports, and riding bike. His greatest influences in his life are his dad and Dale Earnhart. He does well in school and sports. He also is good at drawing.

Brittani Hughes has been chosen Frederic High School’s student of the week. She is a senior and the daughter of Patricia Hughes. She is involved in 4-H, president of 4-H Youth, FFA, band and basketball. Her interests are watching movies and hanging out with friends. Her future plans are to go to Vermilion Community College to work in the natural resources field. Her greatest influences are her grandparents.

Isaac Quimby has been chosen Grantsburg Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in second grade and the son of Tom and Sandra Quimby. Isaac works very hard in school, is very kind, helpful and a great role model.

He loves writing. He thinks reading to self is his best subject.

Isaac enjoys riding Scott’s bus, eating mini hot dogs at school and fishing. He wants to be a welder and a farmer when he grows up.

LUCK

Levi Johnson has been chosen Luck Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in first grade and the son of Mark and Kristin Johnson. He is kind to all of his classmates and has a big smile. He is involved in 4-H and lives on a farm. He likes to show his Holstein calves at the fair.

One of his favorite writing topics is life on the farm. Levi loves to take naps on the tractor where he has his very own seat.

Joe Dumas has been chosen Grantsburg High School’s student of the week. He is a sophmore and the son of Mark and Heidi Dumas. Joe is involed in various statebound music ensembles, jazz band, handbells, Travelers, vocal jazz, church worship band and church groups. He enjoys singing, playing guitar and playing piano. He would like to become a band or choir director. His greatest influence in his life is his dad.

ST. CROIX FALLS

Jared Hunter has been chosen Luck Middle School’s student of the week. He is in eighth grade and the son of Scott and Nancy Hunter.

He has good work habits, works well with others and is a helpful resource in class. He is a good role model to others as he is respectful, responsible and safe. He is involved in Boy Scouts, basketball, football and baseball. In his spare time he enjoys hunting, ice fishing, snowmobiling and four-wheeling.

Alex Richey has been chosen Luck High School’s student of the week. He is a junior and the son of Robin Richey. He is a hardworking, polite student. He is involved in drama, FCCLA, football, track and wrestling. His future plans include attending college. The person he admires most is his mom.

Kellen Kelly has been chosen St. Croix Falls Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in kindergarten and the son of Pete and Christie Kelly. At school, Kellen loves to play with his friends at recess. His favorite thing to do at home is ride his bike. Kellen is a kind, responsible and respectful student.

Matthew Mottaz has been chosen St. Croix Falls Middle School’s student of the week. He is in sixth grade and the son of Brian and Marie Mottaz. He is involved in basketball and soccer.

His favorite subject is math. Matt is a very caring person who is a pleasure to know and work with.

He is very thankful for his brother living through a heart defect and a car accident. He enjoys the teachers at the middle school.

Angus Koschmeder has been chosen St. Croix Falls High School’s student of the week. He is a freshman and the son of Kevin Koschmeder and Sarah Adams. Angus enjoys playing hockey, skiing and likes to scooter. He is involved in football.

WEBSTER

SIREN

Amy Stanford has been chosen Siren Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in sixth grade and the daughter of Travis and Caryn Stanford. Amy takes school very seriously, working hard to do her best in everything she does.

She is attentive in class, offering answers and asking questions.

She is involved in volleyball, basketball and softball. She likes to read, draw, write and sing. Her favorite class is reading, her favorite color is orange, and her favorite food is steak.

Jackson Gerber has been chosen Grantsburg Middle School’s student of the week. He is in eighth grade and the son of Ted and Kelly Gerber. Jackson is kind and helpful to everyone he meets. He displays an excitement for school and life that is contagious. He is active in football, basketball, baseball and golf. He enjoys reading and playing the piano. His favorite subject in school is science.

Michael Staples has been chosen Siren Middle School’s student of the week. He is in eighth grade and the son of Perry Staples and Diana Chute. Michael started this school year with a very positive and respectful attitude. His behavior in the classsroom and hallway has been exemplary. Michael’s favorite color is red, favorite animal is a cat, favorite number is 66, he likes to cook and his favorite place is Valleyfair.

Mackenzie Erickson has been chosen Siren High School’s student of the week. She is a junior and the daughter of Tina and Ray Erickson. Mackenzie has a take charge type of personality and an outstanding work ethic, which explains her high level of academic achievement. She has a great personality and is fun to have in class. She plans on attending a four-year college in the future.

Keith Glienke has been chosen Webster Elementary School’s student of the week. He is the son of Susan and Dave Glienke.

His classmates think well of him for being a great student and classmate. He works hard to get this homework done on time and listens well in the classroom. He is a good role model and is always respectful to his classmates and teachers. He loves to play football and soccer.

Madisen Freymiller has been chosen Webster Middle School’s student of the week. She is in sixth grade and the daughter of Robert and Jessica Smiley.

Madisen is a friendly student, works hard and always tries her best. She is helpful and respectful to her classmates. Her favorite hobbies are riding dirt bike and four-wheelers with her brothers.

Audrey Mulliner has been chosen Webster High School’s student of the week. She is a senior and the daughter of Annette Starkite. Audrey woks in the H.S/M.S. office and shows great work ethics. She is highly dependable, extremely motivated and has a pleasant personality. Audrey is also very focused and learns quickly. She is involved in forensics, volunteers at a local library and is in track. She enjoys weight lifting and traveling.

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Sophie Albrecht has been chosen Unity Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in third grade and the daughter of Kevan and Amy Albrecht. Sophie has a smile and a kind word for everyone she meets, she is very helpful to her classmates and teacher. She is excellent at reading, math and spelling and a fantastic junior scientist. Her favorite sport is basketball. She also loves to sing and dance.

Hallie Allen has been chosen Unity Middle School’s student of the week. She is in fifth grade and the daughter of Tammy and Bryan Allen. She particpates in class and asks for help when necessary. She is very positive and involved in her classes. She is responsible and sets a great example for others. She works hard and strives to do what is right.

Justin Runberg has been chosen Unity High School’s student of the week. He is a senior and the son of Mike and Dixie Runberg. He is involved in football, wrestling and track. He enjoys walking, being outside and watching the Raiders and Dolphins football. He describes himself as an outdoorsman. His plans for after high school may include teaching, criminal law or health care.

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Coming events

Happenings in the Upper St. Croix Valley communities

SEPTEMBER

MONDAY/26

St. Croix Falls

• Adoption support group, Unity High School band room, 7:15 p.m.

Balsam Lake

THURS. & FRI./22 & 23

TUESDAY/27

• “The Hobbit” at Festival Theatre. Thurs. 2 & 7:30 p.m., Fri. 7:30 p.m., 715-483-3387.

Balsam Lake

THURSDAY/22 Amery

• Polk County Alzheimer’s support group at social services building, 715-483-3133.

Frederic

• Burnett County Republican Party will meet at 7 p.m. in Room 162 in the government center.

Siren

• Lyme disease education and support at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 7 p.m., 715-268-2856, 715-268-2035.

St. Croix Falls

• Evening with Mark Twain at St. Luke Methodist Church, 7 p.m., 715-327-4979.

• Open Arms hosted by Alliance Church of the Valley. Meal and fellowship, 5-6:30 p.m., 715-483-1100.

• Alzheimer’s support group at the medical center, 1-3 p.m., 715-483-0431.

Siren

• Ruby’s Pantry at 24534 Hwy. 35/70. Open 1:30 p.m. Distribution 2 p.m. $15 donation.

• Burnett County Citizen Patrol meeting at the Burnett County Government Center, jury room, 7 p.m.

Webster

• Food & friends community dinner at Grace United Methodist Church, 5-6 p.m.

FRI. & SAT./23 & 24 Milltown

WEDNESDAY/28

Siren

• Parkinson’s support group at the medical center, 2 p.m., 715-689-2163.

St. Croix Falls

• IEPs Basics and Beyond, free workshop for families with children in special ed, at the city hall, 7-9 p.m. Jo, 715-736-1232, Deb, 715-246-4778.

Grantsburg

• 4-H fundraiser garage and bake sale at 1842 170th St., 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

New Richmond

• Harvestfest: Car and motorcycle show, sales, rides and walks, www.visitsiren.com, 715-349-0839, 800-7883164.

THURSDAY/29

• Household and ag clean sweep at the Polk County recycling center. Fri. 2-6 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 715-4831088, 715-485-9294.

• Garage sale fundraiser for Butterfly House at 336 N. Washington St., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Frederic

• Health department’s flu vaccinations at the senior center, 9-11 a.m., www.polkcountyflu.com, 715-485-8500.

Webster

Luck

• HCE What-Not Sale at Orange Schoolhouse (Cty. Rd. A), 1-1/2 miles from Hwy. 35 North, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

• Carolyn Wedin to speak at the Polk County Genealogical Society meeting at the museum, 7 p.m.

• Volleyball spaghetti supper fundraiser, at the school, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

FRI. - SUN./23 - 25 St. Croix Falls

• Art show at First Presbyterian Church. Fri. 4-7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 715-483-3550.

FRIDAY/23 Balsam Lake

• Fundraiser pulled-pork luncheon at Faith Lutheran Church, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

• Health department’s flu vaccinations at the health department, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., www.polkcountyflu.com, 715-4858500.

• Unity homecoming parade, 11 a.m.

Grantsburg

• Pie and ice-cream social at Legion hall, 2-4 p.m.

Milltown

• Old-school gaming at the library, 1-4 p.m., 715-8252313.

Siren

• Fish fry and buffet at Burnett County Moose Lodge, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 715-349-5923.

SATURDAY/24 Amery

• Humane Society Walk for the Animals at Stower Seven Lakes Trail, register 10 a.m., walk 11 a.m., 715-268-7387, arnellhumane.org.

A bald-faced hornet’s nest wraps around two sets of deer antlers at a hunting cabin in the Barrens. - Photo by Brian Chryst • Oktoberfest and car meet at farmers market, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Franconia, MN

• Art and artists celebration at the sculpture park, music, activities, etc., 10 a.m.-10 p.m., www.franconia.org.

• Carrie Elkin & Danny Schmidt at Festival Theatre, 7:30 p.m., 715-483-3387.

• Open house/tour of Civic Auditorium, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Hertel

Taylors Falls, MN

• All-day trail ride at Frontier Trails, fundraiser for St. Jude’s, 715-327-8572 for reservation.

• Webster Red Hat Ladies luncheon at Howling Moon Saloon, 11:30 a.m.

Lewis

• Harvest dinner at Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church, 4-7 p.m.

• Women and youth outdoor experience at South Fork Sporting Club, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., 715-472-2253, 715-3274954.

Milltown

• Fall bazaar and bake sale at Milltown Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Range

Balsam Lake

Eureka

• Indoor garage and bake sale at the senior center, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

• Drop-off day for Lions/Lioness yard sale at their building, 9 a.m.-noon, 715-349-2400.

• River Road Ramble, home.earthlink.net/~ramble, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.,

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Siren

St. Croix Falls

• Friends of Interstate Park silent auction, potluck fundraiser at Ice Age Center, 6 p.m.-?, 715-483-3747.

St. Croix Falls

Frederic

• ALS Motorcycle Poker Run, Straight 8 Bar & Grill, 10:30 a.m.-midnight, 715-554-2307.

• Benefit for Mandi Daniels at 1615 130th St., 4 p.m.-?, 715-485-9828, www.storyaboutmandi.webs.com.

• Unity Community Picnic and Walk, 9:30 a.m.

• Taste of Siren at the Coyland Creek Event Center, 6-9 p.m., 715-349-8399/800-788-3164.

• Humane society walk/fundraiser at Veterans Park, 1 p.m., 715-866-4096.

Siren

• County flu vaccinations at the government center, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., www.burnettcounty.com, 715-349-7600.

• Friends of Taylors Falls Parks and Recreations annual brat feed, 11 a.m.-?, 651-465-0353.

Wolf Creek

• Rummage, bake and produce sale at Wolf Creek United Methodist Church, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., 715-648-5328.

SUNDAY/25 Centuria

• Fristad Lutheran Church worship, 9:30 a.m., fall dinner 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 715-646-2357.

Grantsburg

• First rehearsal for community chorale for Christmas concert and trip to NYC, at the high school, 7 p.m., 715463-5165.

Trade Lake

• Fall music service at the Swedish Mission Church, 1:30 p.m.

ONGOING

Every Day, AA &/or AlAnon, Polk & Burnett counties, 715-931-8262 for time/location. Amery, 715-268-8431.

Divorce care support group at Apple River Community Church, 715-268-8360, 715-268-2176.

Every Monday

Indianhead Barbershop Chorus meets at the Balsam Lake Government Center, 7:30 p.m., 715-483-9202.

Baby and Me class - Amery Medical Center, 1-2 p.m.

Grief Share support group at Centennial Hall, Amery, 715-268-2176 or 715-268-8360.

Moms In Touch International, First Baptist, Amery, 2 - 3 p.m., 715-268-5408, www.momsintouch.com

Every Tuesday

Bingo - Burnett County Moose Lodge, Siren, 6 p.m.

Survivors of domestic violence & sexual assault support group, Polk Co., 800-261-7233, 6-7:30 p.m.

Anger management group at Amery Regional Medical Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 715-268-4094.

Every Thursday

Breastfeeding support group at the St. Croix Regional Medical Center, 2-3:30 p.m., 715-483-0431.

Narcotics Anonymous meets at the Serenity House (old jail), Balsam Lake, 7 p.m., 612-205-2321.