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WED., OCTOBER 2, 2013 • VOLUME 81 • NO. 7 • 2 SECTIONS

A hero in someone else’s eyes

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October is Co-op Month

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Controlled burn at Crex spreads

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Luck and Frederic look to the future PAGE 5

Burnett admin committee proposes budget Interviews candidates for administrator PAGE 4

Reader suggest reasons for Burnett tourism decline Public input is welcome PAGE 3

SPORTS Tennis team preparing for subsectionals

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UP FRONT BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES - Marking its 80th year in 2013, the Inter-County Cooperative PubOLVKLQJ $VVRFLDWLRQ ZLWK RIÀFHV LQ )UHGHULF 6LUHQ 6W &URL[ )DOOV DQG 6KHOO /DNH HPSOR\V DUHD UHVLGHQWV DQG KDV VWRFNKROGHUV DQG LV SURXG to be a part of celebrating Cooperative Month through October. See our website (the-leader.net) to read the story of our cooperative. - Editor ••• FREDERIC – 7KH )UHGHULF DUHD KDV VRPH QHZ QHLJKERUV Five Amish families have recently moved to the area and are living on farms east of Frederic and Luck. This Saturday, Oct. 5, there will be a fundraising Haystack supper at Hacker’s Lanes in Frederic to help the families raise the money to set up a school. The supper, from 4-8 p.m., will be a chance to meet the new families and enjoy a harvest meal. Donations will be accepted and all are welcome. - Gregg Westigard ••• NORTHWEST WISCONSIN - $V SDUW RI WKH VKXWGRZQ RI WKH IHGHUDO JRYHUQPHQW the National Park Service’s Volunteers-in-Parks program is currently suspended. The program provides medical and liability coverage for those volunteering on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. Volunteer activities such as building the trail, leading group hikes and participating in Ice Age Trail outreach events have been suspended. - from National Park Service

Collaborate! Communicate! Cooperate! October is Cooperative Month

Editor’s note: The Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Association, publishers of the Washburn County Register and Inter-County Leader newspapers, and the Advertisers, is proud to presHQW D ÀYH SDUW VHULHV RQ FRRSHUDWLYHV SURGXFHG E\ the Alliance of Polk Burnett Cooperatives as part of October Cooperative Month.

ists. What makes a cooperative? A co-op is an entity created, owned and operated by and for its members. Members may be clients, by The Alliance of Polk Burnett Cooperatives customers, employees or policyholders; in The Cooperative Alliance of Polk and Bur- each case they have a say in what happens nett Counties gathers representatives of food, DQG VKDUH LQ DQ\ SURĂ€WV The International Cooperative Alliance, DJULFXOWXUDO Ă€QDQFLDO LQVXUDQFH XWLOLW\ DQG professional cooperatives in our beautiful re- LFD FRRS IRUPHG LQ GHĂ€QHV D FR RS WKLV way: “An autonomous association of persons gion of Northwest Wisconsin. If you live here, you can “Shop Co-opâ€? to who voluntarily cooperate for their mutual JHW \RXU FKHHVH PLON Ă RXU IUHVK YHJJLHV DQG VRFLDO HFRQRPLF DQG FXOWXUDO EHQHĂ€W Âľ Consumer, worker, housing, purchasing and other groceries. You can “Shop Co-opâ€? for your electricity, your local newspaper, your utility cooperatives worldwide have evolved homeowner’s and car insurance, your bank- seven Cooperative Principles: 1) Membership ing, seed for your birds, and gas for your car, is open and voluntary, without discrimination based on gender, class, race, political positions lawnmower and tractor. Need a lawyer? A or religion; 2) The members control the associaco-op option is available. And come a bright tion democratically; 3) The members particifall weekend, you can venture out to a coop- pate economically, contributing equally to erative art gallery and connect with area art6HH &RRSHUDWLYHV SDJH 3DUW RI Ă€YH SDUW VHULHV

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|,FKDERG &UDQH} RSHQV DW 6W &URL[ )DOOV ST. CROIX FALLS - With the new month comes new adventure for audiences at Festival Theatre. A throwback to the golden days of radio, “Festival Live Radio Hour Presents: Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horsemanâ€? opens Thursday, Oct. 3, with a story inspired by great imagination. This thrilling new adaptation, commissioned by Festival Theatre and directed by Seth Kaltwasser, provides an enchanting twist on the famous Sleepy Hollow legend, using visually dynamic storytelling techniques with the charm of a 1940s radio play to bring the classic tale of Ichabod Crane and his ghostly companion to life. “This retelling of the popular Sleepy Hollow story is full of fun surprises and mystery,â€? explains director Seth Kaltwasser. “The talented cast features nine local youth DFWRUV DQG Ă€YH RI )HVWLYDO¡V UHWXUQLQJ JXHVW DUWLVWV Âľ7KH VKRZ begins as a live radio play, but is upended when its young audience intervenes, turning the tables on the broadcast and taking the commonly tragic ending into their own hands. Exhibiting Festival Theatre’s unique skill in arts education and out-of-the-box storytelling, “Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horsemanâ€? promises to captivate valley audiences this month. The cast has professional guest artists Kimberly Braun, Ethan Bjelland, Darrell Johnston, Ed Moersfelder and Stephanie Seward. The youth, divided into two casts to cover the large number of performances, consists of Carly Herrick and Katie Herrick from Cushing, Brita Gallagher, Liam Gallagher and Elliana Naegelen from Dresser, and Jenna Driscoll, Sidrah (GZDUGV 6DP +RHĂ HU DQG &ODLUH 6FKDUIHQEHUJ IURP 6W &URL[ Falls. Running the entire month of October (3rd through 27th), “Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horsemanâ€? is onstage for four weekends, Thursday through Sunday, with one exception for a Music Series concert on Saturday, Oct. 19. School group matinees are offered during the week for public, private and home-school groups to attend at discounted prices. Call the ER[ RIĂ€FH IRU PRUH LQIRUPDWLRQ 5HVHUYDWLRQV FDQ EH PDGH RQOLQH DW IHVWLYDOWKHDWUH RUJ E\ HPDLO ER[RIĂ€FH#IHVWLYDOWKHDWUH org, or by calling 715-483-3387. - from Festival Theatre

'XFN VWDPS ZLQQHU DQQRXQFHG SOUTH DAKOTA - Adam Grimm, an Ohio native who now lives in Burbank, S.D., is the winner of the 2013 Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest. The announcement was made by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Deputy Director Rowan Gould at the Maumee Bay State Park and Conference Center in Oregon, Ohio, during the annual art contest – the only juried art competition sponsored by the federal government. This is Grimm’s second Federal Duck Stamp Contest win. His art previously appeared on the 2000-2001 Federal Duck Stamp. Grimm’s oil painting of a canvasback will be made into the 2014-2015 Federal Duck Stamp, which will go on sale in late June 2014. The service produces the Federal Duck Stamp, which sells for $15 and raises about $25 million each year to provide critical funds to conserve and protect wetland habitats in the National WildOLIH 5HIXJH 6\VWHP IRU WKH EHQHÀW RI ZLOGOLIH DQG WKH HQMR\ment of people. - submitted

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AutumnFest hosts weekend of fun, fall family activities To celebrate the downtown river spirit ST. CROIX FALLS - The St. Croix Falls 2013 AutumnFest celebration has six exciting campuses this yearâ€? the Overlook Deck, the SCF Public Library, Lion’s Park, Festival Theatre, Dalles House Coffee House and The Dalles House Restaurant. “The town is alive with activities this fall,â€? says SCFAF coordinator Woody McBride. “There is great reason to get out of the house and enjoy the fall colors and the community spirit - especially this coming weekend for our AutumnFest celebration. There is a variety of diverse options for everyone for three days - and the Zumba and the pie-eating contest are real crowd pleasers. The arts and crafts fair features some really talented artists and interesting vendors from all over the area.â€? The celebration runs Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 3-5, and celebrates the downtown river spirit, rain or shine. Its mission is to capture the unique sense of place, awaken the creative potential of the St. Croix Valley and H[SORUH VHOI VXIĂ€FLHQW DQG VXVWDLQDEOH PRGHOV RI FRPPXnity development. On Saturday at the scenic Overlook Deck area, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., a full day of events is planned to include the annual Cyclova XC’s Mammoth Gravel Classic bike ride, the Falls Chamber of Commerce autumn arts and crafts fair, a free-to-the-public community painting art mural project, Motivational Moves adult and kids Zumba, Randy the Frog Guy, the St. Croix River Visitors Center presentation of St. Croix Trails American Indian GDQFLQJ DQG GUXPPLQJ DQG Ă XWLVW )UDQN 0RQWDQR “There are few places as beautiful to go and enjoy outdoor entertainment as the Overlook Deck,â€? says McBride. “The fall colors and the colorful costumes of WKH 1DWLYH GDQFHUV DQG 0RQWDQR¡V Ă XWH VRXQGV ZLOO EH breathtakingâ€?. The full AutumnFest schedule can be seen at scfaf.com with links to the bike ride and craft fair registrations. More info on the bike ride can be found at cyclova-xc. blogspot.com. For info on the local Zumba classes, go to motivationalmoves.com. The local autumn-themed food court offerl fare by the SCF Seniors Center, GF Goodies, Dalles House, Sir Smoke a Lot and others. Bergmann’s pumpkin patch will be a part of the event for the third year in a row, selling pumpkins and fall decorations. AutumnFest has added a schedule of Saturday activities on the plaza at the SCF Public Library. Live music will be performed by the local bands, J-Nauts and Ghost on Ghost and kids activities will complement the Satur-

day morning farmers market. The farmers market will feature a fall harvest of fresh produce and other natural products. The Paranormal Conference at 6 p.m. will conclude the library programs that day, featuring a discussion and local hike on Finding Bigfoot by Dan Nedrelo, from Viroqua. Nedrelo is a herpetologist, photographer and Bigfoot 'DQ 1HGUHOR ZLOO SUHVHQW investigator and will pres- 7DONLQ 6DVTXDWFK DQG )LQG ent Talkin’ Sasquatch. He LQJ %LJIRRW DW WKH 6&) 3XEOLF will lead a Finding Bigfoot /LEUDU\ 3KRWRV VXEPLWWHG KLNH WR WU\ WR ÀQG WKH HOXsive creature following his indoor program. The talk and hike are free. The hike is limited to 30 people and children must be at least 7 years old. Registration is at the SCF Public Library, 715-483 RU HPDLO VFà LEUDU\#VWFURL[IDOOVOLEUDU\ RUJ The Dalles House Bakery features its annual pie-eating contest at 2 p.m. on Saturday. Preregistration in the shop is encouraged. There is also a family river walk at 4 p.m., Friday, at Lion’s Park followed by the SCF Public Library’s 92nd birthday dance party and Reception from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - submitted

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%ULHà \ MILLTOWN - The American 5HG &URVV EORRG GULYH is coming to Milltown on Tuesday, Oct. 8, from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. It will be held at the Milltown Lutheran Church, 113 W. Main St. To make an appointment, please call Sallie at 715-857-5097 or 800-Give-Life. You may also make an online appointment at redcrossblood.org. A donor card, driver’s license or other IRUP RI LGHQWLÀFDWLRQ LV UHTXLUHG at check-in. – submitted ••• AMERY - 7KH ,QGLDQKHDG &KDSWHU RI WKH 1DWLRQDO $FWLYH DQG 5HWLUHG )HGHUDO Employees will hold a dinner meeting at noon on Thursday, Oct. 10, at the Village Pizzeria in Amery. All active and retired federal employees are welcome. Please make your reservation by calling 715-268-8618 by Monday, Oct. 7. – submitted ••• MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - The $PHULFDQ 5HG &URVV 1RUWKHUQ Minnesota Region announces its call for 2014 Heroes Awards nominations. The Red Cross Heroes Awards recognize everyday people who perform extraordinary acts of courage and kindness. The 2014 Heroes Awards winners will be honored at the sixth-annual Heroes Breakfast, which will be held at the Hilton Minneapolis on June 5, 2014. The Red Cross Heroes Awards relate to the mission and fundamental principles of the American Red Cross and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent national societies to provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. The Red &URVV IXOÀOOV WKLV KXPDQLWDULDQ with neutrality, impartiality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality. There are several Heroes Award categories including community, Good Samaritan, give life, first responder, military and youth Good Samaritan. Please visit redcross.org/northmn to see descriptions of award categories and to access the awards nominations forms. The deadline for nominations is Jan. 31, 2014. - from the Red Cross

One of five arrested in Eau Claire County

arrest on Sept. 20. Frank admitted to police that he had the conversation with whom he thought was a minor, hoping to have a sexby Greg Marsten ual encounter and apparently Leader staff writer smoke marijuana. EAU CLAIRE – Authorities in Eau Claire While the sex sting operahave moved forward on charges against Ă€YH PHQ DFFXVHG RI ,QWHUQHW VH[ WUROOLQJ IRU 'DYLG )UDQN tion also netted four other XQGHUDJH WHHQV DQG RQH RI WKH Ă€YH PHQ DU- z &UHGLW ZHDX males, Frank was the only FRP Polk County resident. rested is from St. Croix Falls. Frank is now facing felony $FFRUGLQJ WR WKH FULPLQDO FRPSODLQW Ă€OHG in the Eau Claire County Circuit Court, charges of using a computer to facilitate a David R. Frank, 42, is facing three felony child sex crime, attempted child enticement and a charge of attempted sexual assault of a charges from the sting. Frank was charged with three felonies child under age 16. He was charged on Sept. 26 and appeared from an undercover operation using fake online Craigslist ads in late September. Accord- before Judge Jon Theisen, where he set stipuing to the criminal complaint, he attempted lations on bond, which was set at an earlier to solicit sex from a juvenile male whom he hearing at $1,000. Frank faces up to 85 years in prison and believed was 15 years old. In the complaint narrative, the investiga- RYHU D TXDUWHU PLOOLRQ GROODUV LQ Ă€QHV LI tor states that Frank contacted the Craigslist convicted on all counts. His next court ap“actorâ€? both on his laptop computer and pearance was set for Oct. 21. Frank has no later by text message on his cell phone, ar- previous convictions. The other people caught by the sting opranging a meeting stop at an Eau Claire McDonald’s, which is where police made the eration face similar charges and were all ar-

rested from the Craigslist ad over a two-day period. The other individuals arrested and named are Bernie Jo Staves, 34; Ronald Lanners, 48; Jay Liestman, 41 and Mark Potts, 37. Three of the men are from Chippewa County and one is from Dunn County. All Ă€YH PHQ KDYH VLQFH DSSHDUHG EHIRUH (DX Claire County judges in the past week, and all of them face similar bond stipulations of having no contact with minors and limited or no allowed use of a computer. While authorities admittedly received multiple responses to the fake ads, Eau &ODLUH &RXQW\ 6KHULII¡V RIĂ€FLDOV VDLG WKH\ had to meet a certain set of criteria, requests or had to ask for certain things to arrange a meeting and hence be arrested. Eau Claire County Sheriff Ron Cramer noted that the sting was meant to address child sex trafficking, child pornography and soliciting minors for sex. He called the number of responses and interests from the fake ad sweep “truly shockingâ€? in several interviews with media and suggested similar stings would continue in the future.

Readers suggest reasons for Burnett County’s tourism decline by Jean Koelz Leader staff writer BURNETT COUNTY - In the week since the Inter-County Leader ran a story about tourism in Wisconsin (see Sept. 25, 2013, issue), readers from all sectors of the local population have speculated over the cause of Burnett County’s nearly 3-percent decline in tourism, compared to an increase in all neighboring counties. Although such casual conversations are far IURP D VFLHQWLÀF VXUYH\ VRPH FRUH WKHPHV have developed from the comments rolling in. Following is a list of the most commonly suggested explanations: • The 2011 holiday weekend windstorm was a bad experience for many campers and vacationers. Because there was so much property damage and much of the county’s beautiful scenery was destroyed, coming for a visit has been more chore than vacation in recent years. • There is a palpable business rivalry in some of our communities. In Grantsburg, there is tension between those who believe that Main Street should be the prime business hub and there are those who feel that WKH WUDIÀF DORQJ +Z\ LV D PLVVHG RSSRUtunity. In Siren, the village of Siren has come to represent the village, and perhaps even the county, as a whole, and this is a problem for business owners who don’t happen to be located within village limits because they feel underrepresented.

• There is lingering tension between Grantsburg and Siren/Webster over the relocation of the county seat decades ago. Where else in Wisconsin do you have two county fairs? Rivalry is one thing, but some people sense a lack of cooperation. • You can’t have a discussion about tourism without resurrecting the long-standing argument between ATV enthusiasts and those who advocate strictly nonmotorized use of our trails. Walkers and cyclists love the pristine experience of the Gandy Dancer Trail; ATV riders argue that motorized use would not damage the trail and contribute VLJQLĂ€FDQWO\ WR WRXULVP ,W¡V XQFOHDU KRZever, how the two groups would coexist peacefully on the trails. • The real estate market is slow. And with respect to secondary home-ownership, the fact that the county reversed its policy on renting about two years ago may have something to do with it. If, for example, a cabin owner wants to defray costs by renting his or her vacation home out for a week, then the owner has to obtain a special-use permit from the county. On the commercial side of the real estate market, visitors see property in good locations sitting vacant for years. While they may acknowledge a slow economy, tourists wonder what may be driving people away to the extent that businesses close and remain closed. “It makes me sad,â€? one person said. • There is speculation that the word is getting out that the county sheriff’s department

has been shorthanded for some time and that crime is on the rise because of it. This turns away the desirable tourist market and attracts the wrong element. Another comment about law enforcement LV WKDW WKHUH¡V D SHUFHSWLRQ WKDW ORFDO RIĂ€FHUV are too quick and too heavy-handed in their punishment for minor infractions by tourists. After a holiday weekend, for example, the police and sheriff’s records are heavy with VHDW EHOW YLRODWLRQV Ă€QHV IRU QR SURRI RI LQsurance and minor speeding tickets. • The presence of long-standing blighted properties on main roadways was a concern for visitors. Why doesn’t someone do something? is the question asked about rundown homes and businesses that have stood empty for years. It creates the impression of an economically depressed and uncared-for community, which is an unpleasant backdrop for people looking for a fun escape. The reasons listed above may or may not be accurate. However, when it comes to tourism, perception is reality and word of mouth can be your best friend or your greatest enemy. One thing most people agree on is that Burnett County has a lot to offer. So we invite readers to weigh in. Send a letter or email to the editor with your opinion regarding what may be holding Burnett County back, along with your suggestions about what can be done about it. Contact information can be found on the inside cover of this edition and on the Viewpoints page.

Webster School District fiscally sound E\ &DUO +HLGHO Leader staff writer WEBSTER - Jim Erickson, superintendent of the Webster School District, was pleased. “I like where we are,â€? he said. ´7KH GLVWULFW LV Ă€VFDOO\ VRXQG Âľ +LV FRPments came as he presented the district’s 2013-2014 budget at the annual district meeting Monday, Sept. 30. 7KH Ă€QDO EDODQFLQJ RI UHYHQXHV DQG

expenditures at the end of the 2012-2013 school year showed the district with a healthy fund balance well-above percentages recommended by the state. Erickson commented that this shows a school disWULFW WKDW LV YHU\ ÀVFDOO\ KHDOWK\ Projections for the 2013-2014 budget show the health continuing. The new EXGJHW GRHV VKRZ D SURMHFWHG GHÀFLW EDOance at the end of the year, but Erickson

Co-op Month/from page 1 and controlling any capital, with EHQHĂ€WV WR PHPEHUV EDVHG RQ WKH business they conduct with the cooperative; 4) Cooperatives are selfhelp organizations, autonomous; 5) They educate and train members and employees, and keep the public informed about their nature and EHQHĂ€WV &RRSHUDWLYHV FRRSHUDWH with each other, forming local, national, regional, and international structures. Finally, and most important, 7) Cooperatives are also concerned with the larger community. They have their own members, but they are in tune with the ongoing needs of the local, the regional, the national and international, and the human community of which all are a part. Cooperatives aim for communities which are sustainable, which develop responsibly and pass on workable models for the next generations.

During the next weeks, The InterCounty Leader, itself a cooperative, established as “A Voice for Us� by area farmers in 1933, will look more closely at various types of co-ops, why we have so many in our neck of the woods (due to the immigrant, ethnic connection), the co-op scene in Wisconsin and resources for knowing and teaching more about co-ops. This year’s Co-op Month slogan is Collaborate, Communicate, Cooperate. At one of the annual meetings of the Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Association near the time of the national and international trauma of 9/11, longtime board President Vivian Byl noted, “People as a whole are thoughtful and helpful in times of trouble.� Cooperatives are a way to join together and be thoughtful and helpful in times of joy, as well as times of trouble. “Shop Co-op!�

H[SODLQHG WKDW WKLV ÀJXUH VKRZV ZKDW may happen if the district sets up a reserve account to do necessary property maintenance. To meet the budget, the district approved a total tax levy of $7,470,240. That translates into a mill rate of 6.10 mills, up slightly from the previous year’s rate of 5.99. For the taxpayer with a home valued at $100,000, that means an increase of

about $11 over last year. Even with the slight mill rate increase, the Webster district is well-below millage rates in other area districts. The Siren district is highest in the area at 11.28 mills, with Frederic and Grantsburg close behind with 10.64 mills each. Luck has a mill rate of 9.82 and Spooner has 8.54.

Alliance formed to foster greater cooperative economy BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES – The Alliance of Polk Burnett Cooperatives formed last year in recognition of the International Year of the Cooperative. Representatives from local coops continue to meet monthly to discuss fostering a greater cooperative economy in Burnett and Polk counties. Their purpose is to build collaboration and awareness of cooperative businesses in the local area. What makes these businesses different? Cooperatives, credit unions and mutuals are businesses owned and run by and for their members. Whether the members are the customers, employees or policyholders they have an equal say in what the business does and a VKDUH LQ WKH SURĂ€WV $V EXVLQHVVHV GULYHQ E\ YDOXHV QRW MXVW SURĂ€W WKHVH ORFDO FRPSDQLHV share internationally agreed-upon principles and act together to build a better world through cooperation. Our region has the following types of cooperatives: ¡ Credit unions ¡ Electric

¡ Propane ¡ Fuel ¡ Grocery ¡ Telephone ¡ Insurance ¡ Newspaper ¡ Farm supply ¡ Dairy ¡ Worker “If all of us work together to advocate for each other and the cooperative difference, we FDQ PDNH RXU PHPEHUV PRUH VDWLVĂ€HG DQG LPprove the quality of life in our region,â€? said Joan O’Fallon, Alliance co-chair and Polk-Burnett communications director. The Alliance of Polk Burnett Cooperatives includes Atticus Law Cooperative, Osceola; The Natural Alternative Food Co-op, Luck; Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Cooperative, Frederic and St. Croix Falls; Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative, Centuria and Siren; Royal Credit Union, 14 area locations; West Wind Community Co-op and Trade Lake Mutual Insurance, Frederic. - submitted

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Admin committee proposes 2013 budget; interviews administrator candidates

by Jean Koelz Leader staff writer BURNETT COUNTY - On Wednesday, Sept. 25, members of the Burnett County Administration Committee met one more time to review a revised budget for 2014. When the meeting started, the committee was charged with the task of cutting $311,000 from the 109-page draft. Because the county is limited to a 0.5-percent increase over 2013, the 2014 budget must be at or below $9,217,587. This total includes $524,250 for debt service on the separately levied $4.5 million loan planned for the

communications and dispatch center remodeling projects. )RUWXQDWHO\ D FKDQJH LQ KRZ VWDIÀQJ is calculated for the jail and the dispatch center created nearly $400,000 on paper, which solved the committee’s problem of looking for further cuts. In fact, there will be enough money in this budget to provide up to 2-percent pay increases for all staff other than law enforcement, scheduled to receive a 3-percent raise. 7KH EXGJHW ZLOO EH SXW LQ ÀQDO GUDIW form and presented at the October supervisors meeting at which time a public

hearing will be held. The budget will be ÀQDOL]HG E\ YRWH DW WKH 1RYHPEHU VXSHUvisors meeting. If passed in its current form, the mill rate will increase from 3.4 to 3.776. The mill rate has increased each year since 2008. In other news, the committee voted to ÀOO WKH RSHQ MDLO DGPLQLVWUDWRU SRVLWLRQ left vacant by Terry Nesvold’s departure HDUOLHU WKLV \HDU DQG ÀOOHG RQ DQ LQWHULP basis by Capt. Kurt Barthel. The committee met in closed session on Friday, Sept. 27, and Monday, Sept. 30, to interview candidates for the county ad-

ministrator position, left vacant by Candace Fitzgerald’s retirement. Originally, Fitzgerald had been scheduled to remain in her position until the end of the calendar year, but she asked to be released from her contract in August. County board Chairman Don Taylor could not be reached for comment, but county clerk Wanda Hinrichs reported that there was no action taken by the committee when it came out of closed interviews on Monday. Watch the Leader website, the-leader. net, for any update on this story.

SCF council votes to move forward on Xcel lands

Directs administrator to find purchase price

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – After nearly nine months of discussions, tours, research and queries, the city of St. Croix Falls Common Council voted at their regular meeting Monday, Sept. 30, to move forward with St. Croix Falls Plan Commission recommendations to pursue purchase prices for the possible acquisition of Xcel Energy property offered for sale along the St. Croix Riverway, if the price is right. The issue remains a hot topic for several city residents and adjacent property owners and even among the alderpersons considering the purchase, as the debate continues to be on how much land to possibly purchase and for what reason. The St. Croix Falls Plan Commission recordation from last month was to consider the purchase of available parcels in Blocks 49, 50 and 60, to protect existing wetlands or allow continuation of an interpretive loop trail from the National Park Service site, as well as several lots in Blocks 73 and 80 for possible public docking and/or launching for paddle craft. While the plan commission was asked WR GHĂ€QH D SRVVLEOH SXEOLF SXUSRVH IRU WKH lands, which due to their location would not have much, if anything, allowed to be constructed or done to the lands, the general consensus has been to keep them as they are for possible public access in spots, as well as ensuring the city has litigation options if there continues to be access disputes between landowners who may be “land lockedâ€? by private ownership. But whether the city should purchase any of the lands continues to be a hotbutton issue for several city residents, and it was made clear at the public comment portion of the meeting Monday. Several members of the public expressed concerns about not being aware of the city considering the purchase, while others asked to keep it private, so as not to mix the public with the private lands. Wayne Swenson is a co-owner of several parcels of land along the river and has been in a long-running dispute over access to the lands with the owners of the marina, next door. He questioned how the city would approach access through the unplatted Franklin Street. “You want to go through (Franklin

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ers may have noble purposes for the lands in question, owners can change and private property issues are sure to surface. “It’s just human nature,â€? Korb said with a nod. “It’s a mess down there by the marina. We need to look at this in the long term, as owners change, which they will, over the years. (Do we look at) the interests of a few property owners or the city residents as a whole?â€? “While I do agree with your point,â€? Blesi said, “We do get to the point of affordability ... and we shouldn’t leave it ambiguous (with Xcel on what they want to purchase).â€? ´,W¡V LPSRUWDQW WR KDYH DQ RIĂ€FLDO SRVLtion,â€? Peck said. “There are lots of concerns from (adjacent property owners), this direction allows us to work with Xcel in better terms.â€? “I agree, but I just want to know we are looking at this long term,â€? Korb said, casting the only vote against seeking a land price on the limited purchase. “All good public policy is hard!â€? Blesi said.

Street) the marina?â€? Swenson asked. “Yeah, good luck with that!â€? Swenson also noted that if any property was less than pristine, it was the marina lands, and questioned the reasons the city would purchase some of the lands. “I see no reason the city would want this,â€? he added. Others questioned the public purpose, as well, such as former Mayor Lee Uhrhammer, who called it “unneeded, unnecessary and too costly.â€? He also called a portion of the lands “nothing but swamps,â€? and said it had nothing to see or do on the lands. He also suggested that the city wants to purchase the lands to throw existing boat owners out. While the city is considering the purchase of some of the lands, they were not Ă€UVW LQ OLQH DV WKH 1DWLRQDO 3DUN 6HUYLFH ZDV JLYHQ Ă€UVW ULJKWV RI UHIXVDO RQ WKH lands, but denied an interest to purchase. The city was next in line, with adjacent landowners to follow, and Xcel Energy is considering selling certain parcels the city does not want to some of those landowners who currently have contracts for the use of some of those parcels. After much debate, the council voted to direct city Administrator Joel Peck to work with Xcel to pursue a purchase price for the lands the city is considering buying. But the issue also surfaced that the city should consider being second in line on lands that those private owners adjacent to the river cannot afford or do not want to purchase, to prevent future access issues and to allow city residents

more true access to the riverway. “We’re called the gateway to the St. Croix Riverway, which is something most people can’t even see. More access is important,â€? Alderperson Don Anderson stated. “But without the dollar amounts, it’s like roping in the dark.â€? The council was in general agreement that at least some of the lands do serve a public purpose for the city and its residents, but not necessarily all of the lands. “This is kind of unique,â€? Alderperson Bob Kazmierski stated. “Opportunities like this to obtain riverfront and critical areas don’t come along too often.â€? Mayor Brian Blesi noted that some of the lands may serve the public purpose by becoming part of adjacent property owners, to leverage their land values with riverfront property. “It can be a catalyst for improvements,â€? he said, noting that it would also positively affect their tax rates and encourage improvements to their properties further up the riverbank. That possible private ownership was a sticking point to Alderperson Randy Korb, who noted the ongoing legal access disputes that have occurred at the marina with adjacent landowners over access through unimproved city streets. “Without purchasing (some of these lands) are we opening ourselves up for PRUH IXWXUH LQ Ă€JKWLQJ"Âľ .RUE DVNHG “We’ve almost been dragged into court over this. That’s a real concern of mine.â€? Korb encouraged Peck to seek a price on all of the lands, just in case, and noted that while the current adjacent landown-

,Q RWKHU FRXQFLO EXVLQHVV • After a long debate on a St. Croix Falls Plan Commission recommendation to allow native lawns in the city, the council voted to rescind their current ordinance that addresses the practice in their current ordinance, which allows them with a conditional use permit and only after a $200 application fee. However, they delayed approval of a sweeping policy allowing the practice with a free permit and a management SODQ SHQGLQJ PRUH VSHFLĂ€F OLPLWDWLRQV such as setbacks from sidewalks or neighbors, as well as enforcement practices and references to what is allowed and what will happen if the plan is not followed. “I’m just afraid it could look pretty tacky,â€? Anderson said. “Do we want 4-foot-tall lawns all over the city?â€? “I guess we want to see it more deĂ€QHG Âľ %OHVL VDLG DV WKH\ YRWHG WR WDEOH the issue until a future meeting. • The council voted to move forward on several sewer line repairs using an ambient cure composite lining process with Infratech of Rogers, Minn. The lining project will be primarily on South Washington Street for $11,170. The council also approved the rebuilding of several manholes throughout the city for approximately $23,000, using the VDPH Ă€UP

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2Q $XJ <RXQJ MXVW KRXUV DIWHU ÀQishing his shift with the Waupun Police Department, allegedly set off an alarm in a Green Lake restaurant. A responding sheriff’s deputy discovered him at the scene, but Young allegedly escaped on foot. That afternoon a vehicle was stolen from a Green Lake residence. The stolen vehicle was spotted in the Barron County area, and following a high-speed chase, it was abandoned on a dead-end road in Barron County. The suspect, allegedly Young, again got away on foot, and another vehicle was taken in Barron County. $FFRUGLQJ WR WKH FRPSODLQW ÀOHG DJDLQVW him in Burnett County, Young went from Barron County to his uncle’s cabin in Burnett County where, on Aug. 6, he planned to take his own life, he told authorities. Once at his uncle’s cabin, he disFRYHUHG WKHUH ZHUH QR ÀUHDUPV ,QVWHDG he took a bicycle, a phone charger and jar of change and headed to a residence on South Lost Lake Road in the Town of

Scott, where he broke in, according to a criminal complaint. There he charged his phone and found a gun and ammunition. He took the gun and one round of ammunition outside and was in the woods with the gun pointed into his mouth with the safety off when his mother called. After talking to his mother and his children, he decided not to take his life. He then called 911 and turned himself in. Young, who remains in the Burnett County Jail, has been described as so highly regarded by co-workers, that when a phone call was made to the Waupun Police Department informing them authorities were on the hunt for Young, it was not comprehendible. “I thought there was a lack of communication or something that was mixed up,â€? said Deputy Chief Scott Louden. “There was no type of signs or any indication he was having any problems. He’s ORRNHG WR DV D OHDGHU WR WKH RIĂ€FHUV KH VXpervises. This is out of character for Brad Young ‌â€? - Sherill Summer and Gary King

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Bradley Young, facing charges in Green, Barron and Burnett counties, will appear Dec. 3

SIREN - The 22-year veteran of the Waupun Police Department who led police on a statewide manhunt, Bradley Young, 43, was in the Burnett County Courtroom on Wednesday, Sept. 11, where he pleaded not guilty to burglary and theft of movable property. His next court appearance (status hearing) in Burnett County is scheduled for Dec. 3. He also has a Dec. 2 court appearance scheduled in Barron County where he faces charges of taking a vehicle without FRQVHQW DQG à HHLQJ DQ RIÀFHU ERWK IHORQ\ charges. Six more felony charges and a PLVGHPHDQRU FKDUJH DUH ÀOHG LQ *UHHQ Lake County, but no court appearance is scheduled there as of yet.

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E\ *UHJJ :HVWLJDUG Leader staff writer NORTHERN POLK COUNTY – The village of Luck and Frederic lie six miles apart on Hwy. 35 in northern Polk County. The villages have almost identical populations, 1,110 and 1,137 according to the 2010 census. Each village is home to a school district with an enrollment of about 500 students. The school districts together serve multiple towns. Those towns and the two villages have a combined 2010 population of 6,787, down 128 residents from 2000. Last week, groups gathered in both Frederic and Luck to talk about the future of the areas. While the gatherings had different titles and different formats, the goal of each meeting was the same, to promote the local community and the surrounding area.

She said the St. Croix Valley Foundation is ready to help as a resource for these local foundations. Those gathered talked about what the Frederic community has to offer, good schools, an attractive setting and skilled people. They said that retail and manufacturing should come together to promote the image of the Frederic community and the potential of the area. The Frederic Area Community Foundation will meet on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 6:30 p.m. at the Frederic Library to hear Dan Draxler from Amery talk about that area’s activities. Everyone is welcome to that meeting. More LQIRUPDWLRQ LV DYDLODEOH E\ FRQWDFWLQJ JRIUHGHULFDFI# gail.com. 7KH )UHGHULF FRPPXQLW\ LV EHLQJ GHÀQHG DV WKH mailing code. That is roughly the same as the Frederic School District, which includes all or part of the towns of Bone Lake, Clam Falls, Daniels, Lorain, Luck, Trade Lake and West Sweden, and the village of Frederic.

Luck and Laketown, and the village of Luck. The Saturday event was sponsored by the Luck Community Action Committee, a newly formed group that wants to bring the village and surrounding towns together to plan a future in common. Martin Dikkers, a leader of the group, said this is a start in getting conversations going. The next steps in that conversation on Envisioning Luck Tomorrow have not been decided, but Dikkers would like to hear from interested people at 715472-2700.

FREDERIC – Networking can bring a community together. Last Thursday, Sept. 26, businesses and nonprofits in the Frederic area gathered at St. Dominic Catholic Church for an evening of local networking. Two dozen people shared ideas and learned of each other’s activities as they enjoyed a meal together. A theme of the evening was working together, using RXWVLGH UHVRXUFHV WR PDNH WKDW ZRUN PRUH HIĂ€FLHQW and productive. Those available resources include the Bremer Bank and the St. Croix Valley Foundation, each of which offers specialists ready to help communities. 7KHUH DUH VRPH QRQSURĂ€W JURXSV LQ WKH )UHGHULF area, each serving the community with the help of dediFDWHG YROXQWHHUV 5DLVLQJ PRQH\ IRU WKRVH QRQSURĂ€WV and putting that money and volunteer time to good use is a constant challenge. Maltee McMahon, one of Bremer %DQN¡V QRQSURĂ€W UHVRXUFH VSHFLDOLVWV VDLG WKH EDQN FDQ provide consulting and guidance for local groups. And the groups in the Frederic area are many and varied. Habitat for Humanity builds homes for people, Tammi’s Wildlife Rescue saves injured animals, Interfaith Caregivers provides groceries, transportation and companionship to neighbors. Volunteers share their WLPH DV Ă€UHĂ€JKWHUV DQG (07V VHUYH RQ VFKRRO ERDUGV maintain trails for hiking and repair cars for low-income people. The gathering talked about connecting their skills and services to broaden their outreach, combining to help each other and their groups. “What I want to do is help make a difference in the world,â€? Renee’ Nanez, one of the organizers, said. “We can start making a difference here. My heart is in nonSURĂ€WV Âľ Frederic also has potential for business growth, the potential to bring jobs into the area, and with those jobs will come young families with children. But a community needs to work together to bring that development. Linda Skoglund, a New Richmond business owner, told how people in her city came together to confront a changing local business scene and put a new face on New Richmond. Skoglund said a community needs a foundation to bring people together and promote the local image.

LUCK – Envision Luck tomorrow. What does the Luck area offer that will make it a vibrant community in the future. Some 20 people gathered at Luck Lutheran Church Saturday, Sept. 28, to start generating a communitywide dialogue and to bring new life to the comprehensive plans that each local community prepared a few years ago. The participants, from the village of Luck and the surrounding community, talked openly about what to preserve and about what needs changing. The meeting started with an exercise where people wrote down answers to a series of questions, creating a list of the positives and the negatives of Luck Village and its surroundings. The topics, where would you take a visitor, what would you avoid, what are the special public and natural spots in the area, drew some interesting responses. With 14 people listing three items for each topic, there were a multitude of responses. Positive repeat items included the area’s outdoor areas, Straight Lake Park, the Gandy Dancer Trail, the Ice Age Trail and the golf course. The CafÊ Wren was a popular place. On the other hand, a common answer on places you would avoid taking a visitor was Main Street Luck. The conversation went on to the reason for living in the Luck community. There was a collective feeling that Luck is a tranquil and friendly small village in a rural setting, with easy access to nature but close to the Twin Cities. But that view was balanced by a need for change and a desire for more employment opportunities to help keep the young people from leaving the area and to attract more families. People said the area has the new technology to meet a changing world, but there is a need for more investment. A goal of the meeting is to generate a vision of the /XFN FRPPXQLW\ WKDW UHà HFWV WKH DUHD DV D JUHDW SODFH to live, work, raise children and retire to. That can come when people in the area think of themselves as a community and continue a community dialogue. That comPXQLW\ LV EHLQJ GHÀQHG DV WKH /XFN 6FKRRO 'LVWULFW DOO RU parts of the towns of McKinley, Johnstown, Bone Lake,

Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIDE - Fifty-two people died in domestic violence-related murders and suicides in Wisconsin last year, an increase of 15 deaths over 2011. A report from End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin says that there were three domestic violence homicides per month in the state. As in past years, most of the perpetrators of those murders were men and most of the victims were women. Fourteen of the victims were under the age of 18. One of the report’s authors, Tony Gibart, says the most common weapon of choice remains the same: guns. “Guns are the most common weapons in domestic vioOHQFH KRPLFLGHV DQG FRQWLQXH WR SRVH D VLJQLĂ€FDQW ULVN to both victims and innocent bystanders when abusers are allowed to possess weapons illegally,â€? says Gibart. The report also found an increase in the number of domestic violence incidents taking place in the victim’s workplace, a place where the perpetrator can often most HDVLO\ Ă€QG WKH YLFWLP *LEDUW VD\V KLV RUJDQL]DWLRQ LV DOVR increasingly concerned about domestic violence in the families of military veterans. Veterans were involved in three of the 2012 homicides. “There appears to be a complex relationship between trauma that one might experience in combat and domestic violence here at home,â€? says Gibart. Gibart says this year his group is also calling on police and prosecutors to work harder to convince victims of domestic violence to testify in court against their abusers and to hold abusers more accountable when they violate restraining orders. He says convincing victims that the legal system will protect them can go a long way toward preventing domestic violence homicides.

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Village Players Community Theatre holds annual meeting

DANBURY - The Village Players Community Theatre annual meeting was held on Thursday, Sept. 19, at the Voyager Village Community Center. Members were given a recap of the theater’s very successful 2013 summer production, “Nana’s Naughty Knickers.� Sandra Rooney and Kat Sadlicki were elected to the board. Retiring board members Billie Frisch and Barb St. Peter were recognized for their years of service, with both commenting they planned to remain active in future VPCT events and productions. Board director Nancy Rogers reported on the next VPCT event, the annual fall dinner theater held at the Voyager Village Restaurant. Rogers, who is coordinating the event with fellow board director Joan Gill said the name of the audience participation murder mystery is “Murder at the Widget Corporate Holiday Party� and will be presented Thursday, Nov. 7, and Saturday, Nov. 9. The whodunit is centered around a holiday party grudgingly given by Widgets, Inc. CEO Ebbie Smooge. Since the party is all Smooge intends to give his workers, naturally, there are lots of disgruntled employees! The party brings out a more festive mood until one of the guests is murdered. Rogers said fun-loving volunteers are needed to take the 16 roles needed for this party-turned-murder mystery. Rogers assured folks there are no lines to memorize with actors only having to convey a message to another cast member or clue to a dinner guest. Those wishing to attend as audience members only for the dinner theater show

munity and area visitors. An opportunity for involvement in all aspects of a VPCT production fosters the group’s belief theater promotes community spirit and has a positive effect on our quality of life. 7KH 93&7 LV D QRQSURÀW RUJDQL]DWLRQ with portions of every production’s proceeds donated to local school districts’ arts programs and community education. Scholarships are also awarded to area students attending college. Are you interested in working with VPCT? The VPCT appreciates and welcomes the unique talents of community members, recognizing they are vital to the growth of the VPCT. Contact the VPCT through their website, villageplayerscom93&7 PHPEHU 6WHYH 5RJHUV ZDV D ZLOOLQJ YROXQWHHU IRU D VNLW E\ WKH *UDQWVEXUJ +LJK 6FKRRO munitytheatre.com. For information on the fall dinner theLPSURY JURXS ZKR SURYLGHG HQWHUWDLQPHQW DW WKH FRPPXQLW\ WKHDWHU JURXS V DQQXDO PHHWLQJ 3LFWXUHG / WR 5 DUH ,PSURY JURXS PHPEHUV 6DZ\HU &R\ DQG &KD] 1RUHQEHUJ 93&7 PHPEHU DWHU FRQWDFW 1DQF\ 5RJHUV DW QDQURJH# centurytel.net or 715-259-3982 or Joan at 6WHYH 5RJHUV DQG LPSURY JURXS PHPEHU -RH 'XPDV z 3KRWRV VXEPLWWHG QZMOJLOO#T FRP – submitted will get a chance to crack the case. Rogers said seats go fast for this fun evening of merriment and mystery, so those interested in attending should contact the 9R\DJHU 9LOODJH RIÀFH WR RUGHU WLFNHWV VPCT Board President Ginna Laure announced Kitty Holmquist would direct the 2014 summer VPCT production with the play as yet to be picked by Holmquist. Ron Larson and the Grantsburg High School improv group provided entertainment at the meeting. Board treasurer Wendy Rechsteiner later presented the GHS group with a $300 donation to the school’s theater arts department. The Village Players Community Theatre group was formed in 1999 with a vision of providing high-quality entertaining theater experiences for the com-

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Polk County officials attend Wisconsin Counties Association annual conference

Speakers and education highlight the event in Dane County

ference, which was held at the Alliant Energy Center’s Exhibition Hall, included such topics as the local impacts of sand mining, courthouse security, the impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on county health and human BALSAM LAKE – County elected of- services programs, recruiting the next ÀFLDOV UHFHQWO\ DWWHQGHG WKH :LVFRQVLQ generation of county leaders, protecting Counties Association annual conference Wisconsin’s environment from invasive in Madison. species and the importance of the agriPolk County supervisors attending the culture industry to Wisconsin’s economy. Sept. 14-16 conference included board For a full list of topics, go to wicounties. Chair William F. Johnson, District 2, org RU RQ )DFHERRN DQG 7ZLWWHU #:LVFrederic; Marvin Caspersen, District 7, St. Counties; #wcaconf. Croix Falls; and Larry Jepsen, District 18, Speakers included Wisconsin Gov. Osceola. County clerk Carole Wondra, Scott Walker; Raymond Cross, chancellor Luck, also was at the conference. of UW Colleges and UW-Extension; RichFeatured programs at this year’s con- ard Klemme, dean and director of UW-

Extension and Cooperative Extension; Secretary Mark Gottlieb, Department of Transportation; Chancellor Rebecca Blank, UW-Madison; Robin Vos, Speaker of the Assembly; Congressman Mark Pocan; Secretary Kitty Rhoades, Department of Health Services; and state Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen. In addition to conference programs, Johnson participated in the WCA annual business meeting where member counties adopted resolutions that will become the WCA platform. Johnson also served on the WCA’s conference planning committee and the resolutions committee that made recommendations on the 45-plus resolutions submitted by counties to the annual conference.

Wondra attended the meetings of the Wisconsin County Clerks Association. “The WCA Annual Conference is the premier opportunity to interact and network with our counterparts from around the state and hear from the experts on all the complex issues facing counties,â€? said -RKQVRQ ´,W LV D EHQHĂ€W WR NQRZ ZKDW works for other counties, and be able to discuss solutions to our shared issues and bring home a fresh perspective on what is coming from Madison that will affect how we take our counties forward into the future.â€? The 75-year-old WCA represents the interests of county government at both the state and federal level, and is based in Madison. - submitted

Barron County turns down staffing help for ACA, pays overtime for implementation Wisconsin Public Radio BARRON COUNTY - Health department workers in Barron County are working overtime to keep up with Affordable Care Act paperwork after the county board turned down state money to add staff. Barron County was the only county in Wisconsin to turn down federal and state funding for extra staff to register people for the Affordable Care Act. With the state’s health insurance exchange

opening this week, Barron County Administrator Jeff French says health department staff are rushing to keep up. “The staff is working overtime and picking up as much work as possible, and they’re being paid for overtime for the work that they put in on the weekends.� Ironically, that same money the county board turned down to add positions is now going toward overtime. Even with the extra funding, French is worried they won’t be able to meet registration dead-

lines. “I don’t believe that they can get all the work done even with the overtime. The governor is projecting there’s about 1,880 uninsured people in Barron County that would be eligible to come through the exchanges.� But county board Supervisor Larry Leff, who voted against adding positions, isn’t sounding the alarm. He says Barron County is part of a consortium of counties, so citizens can register elsewhere. As for the funding, he says it’s temporary,

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The county wants way toward reigning in the zoning de- part started and developed? to discriminate against me and others partment by instructing those charged Guns have a purpose in our society. who own property on rivers and certain with administering the zoning code to Many local groups do an excellent job in lakes (but not on the premiere lakes) and focus on, and respect, property rights and safety like the sportsmen’s clubs, consergive me and many others a 100-foot set- economic development. YDWLRQ RIĂ€FHUV HWF +XQWLQJ LV DQ H[FHOback. Why? This is unfair and wrong. But the important work is yet to come. lent group bonding event and a national The DNR is not generally known for The county is currently rewriting its zon- treasure. being too lax with the rules. So my guess ing ordinance, including the shoreland Guns are not the problem; people are. is that if 75 feet is good enough with portion. 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God may have sent a great leader of this nation, but we killed them through abortion. God may have sent someone with answers to our questions, but we killed them through abortion. God did send Jesus Christ to save the world, but we killed him. But Christ rose from the grave and lives today. He holds every aborted child in his arms. Deuteronomy 5:17 says, “Thou shalt not murder.â€? Abortion is murder and murder is sin. Numbers 32:23 says, “If you sin against the Lord, you may be sure that \RXU VLQ ZLOO Ă€QG \RX RXW Âľ We need to pray that our president and Congress will change laws that abortion is legal. This is not about women’s rights. It’s about the unborn’s rights who cannot speak for themselves. May God have mercy on us all. Let’s pray. Bruce Gustafson Cushing

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Vukmir wrong on records law “sessionsâ€? as beginning on the day they are sworn in and lasting until the next time they are sworn in. That would make Vukmir immune from lawsuit for the entire WLPH VKH UHPDLQV LQ RIĂ€FH ZKLFK FRXOG EH for many years. In a statement, Vukmir writes that she has complied with CMD’s open records request “and will continue to comply with all future requests for records, including two recent requests by CMD.â€? But when will she comply? And why does she believe she deserves such broad immunity? The senator ought to answer those questions. In the past, the state has argued that the constitution provides immunity from civil SURFHHGLQJV RQO\ GXULQJ Ă RRU VHVVLRQV says Madison attorney Susan Crawford, a former assistant attorney general. That was the state’s position during the legislative caucus scandal a decade ago, she said. Crawford notes that the attorney general LV WKH VWDWH RIĂ€FHU FKDUJHG ZLWK HQIRUFLQJ the Open Records Law and now is arguing, essentially, that the law cannot be enforced against legislators. No court could hold

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them accountable, as long as they are in ofĂ€FH In the past, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have been sued under the Open Records Law. Those legislators either acknowledged the violation and turned over the documents or fought it out in court. The constitutional provision, and similar ones in other state constitutions, can be traced to English common law, which aimed to prevent political foes from suing their rivals as a ploy to remove them from WKH Ă RRU GXULQJ VHVVLRQV RI 3DUOLDPHQW Legislative immunity, then, was created to protect the democratic process – not to protect the politicians. Vukmir’s tactic turns a very reasonable idea on its head. This should not be a partisan issue: EveryRQH EHQHĂ€WV IURP WUDQVSDUHQF\ LQ JRYHUQment. Rick Esenberg, a Milwaukee lawyer and blogger often allied with Republicans, recently told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that the Vukmir/Van Hollen motion “would seem to extend the scope of the exemption provision well beyond its original meaning.â€? And this broad interpretation might also dents to take state licensing exams before Ă€QLVKLQJ WKHLU WUDLQLQJ DOORZLQJ WKHP WR receive their license upon completion of their coursework. Other bills seek to create a transitional jobs program to help workers build job skills and to leverage federal funding for vocational rehabilitation services for those with disabilities. I will be introducing two proposals included in this package seeking to spur apprenticeship opportunities through SULYDWH SXEOLF SDUWQHUVKLSV 7KH Ă€UVW ELOO would provide additional funding for the youth apprenticeship program, which matches high school students with employers to provide on-the-job training and technical college-level instruction. Our state’s youth apprenticeship program has proven to be successful and is a nationally recognized model of how to develop techQLFDO VNLOOV LQ RXU \RXWK )RXU RXW RI Ă€YH students that participate in the program

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receive job offers from the employer that provided the on-the-job training. The second bill would create a tuition reimbursement program for those participating in the Wisconsin Apprenticeship Program. This program also combines onthe-job training with classroom instruction through collaborations between businesses and technical colleges. The average annual earnings of skilled workers that complete apprenticeship programs nearly match those of college graduates. The proposed tuition reimbursement program will provide reimbursement up to 25 percent of tuition and fee costs with a $1,000 maximum. I welcome your thoughts and comments on improving Wisconsin’s economy and workforce development programs. Please visit my website at harsdorfsenate. FRPRU IHHO IUHH WR FDOO P\ RIÀFH DW 1092 or 608-266-7745.

Government shutdown: Wisconsin National Guard remains prepared STATEWIDE - The Wisconsin National Guard began preparing itself last week for the government shutdown that went into effect this week. The Guard gets most of its payroll money from federal appropriations – meaning paychecks to guard members will stop. Despite that, the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs will still be ready for emergencies and is determining which critical staff to keep on. “Basically, we’re taking a look at all the individuals who are going to be furloughed and identifying people who are essential to continued safe operations,â€? says Maj. Paul Rickert, a spokesman for the National Guard. “That includes operations that we need to continue because of federal missions.â€? Wisconsin’s National Guard has identiĂ€HG D VNHOHWRQ FUHZ RI SHRSOH WKDW ZLOO keep working through the shutdown. Rickert says those tapped to stay on LQFOXGH FULWLFDO RIĂ€FH VWDII DQG VHFXULW\

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NORTH ST. PAUL, Minn. - Flex Gymnastics girls compulsory teams competed in the Flips Fall Hoedown Invitational PHHW WKLV ZHHNHQG 7KLV ZDV WKHLU ÀUVW meet of the 2013 competitive season. The competition was held Saturday, Sept. 28, at North St. Paul High School in Minnesota. The highlight of the weekend was when the Level 3 team took home the fourthplace trophy with a team score of 101.175. Team scores are calculated by adding up the top three all-around scores. This was an incredible feat since the Level 3 team is made up of just three gymnasts, which means every single score counted.

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Man pushes pregnant woman off bar stool SCF tavern incident leads to other woman’s third DUI by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – An unusual incident involving a pregnant woman and a 48-year-old St. Croix Falls man has led to the man’s arrest for battery and drug paraphernalia possession after an incident that occurred on the evening of Monday, Sept. 23. According to the probable cause report filed by the St. Croix 'DYLG 'LQKDP Falls Police Department, witnesses confirmed that a man named David Dinham, 48, approached a woman at a downtown St. Croix Falls tavern and pushed her from the bar stool. He supposedly pushed her again in the stomach, for unknown reasons. It was revealed that the woman was pregnant, although it was unclear if she had been drinking at the bar or if she was just in attendance. The bartender ejected the man from the tavern and told police that the man had been drinking. The bartender also noted what the man was driving, which led po-

lice to his home in the city. When police confronted Dinham at his home, he turned away and threw something into the weeds near his home. The item he threw out was apparently a marijuana smok5HEHFFD %UXFH ing one-hitter, which also led to charges. Dinham appeared in court before Polk County Circuit Court Judge Jeffery Anderson on Wednesday, Sept. 25, but no future court dates were set. He is charged with misdemeanor battery and drug paraphernalia possession. In an ironic twist, as the police were questioning Dinham at his home, a woman pulled up to the residence and when she got out of her vehicle, the truck was not in gear and rolled into the back of the squad car. Police confronted the woman, who smelled of intoxicants. She was identiÀHG DV 5HEHFFD %UXFH 6W &URL[ )DOOV %UXFH ZDV JLYHQ ÀHOG VREULHW\ WHVW DQG registered a .115 blood alcohol content. She was arrested and taken into custody on her third DUI charge. She appeared before a judge on Wednesday, Sept. 25, where a $1,500 bond was set.

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Anathoth Farm hosts fifth-annual Soupstock by Jean Koelz Leader staff writer LUCK—It’s not unusual for Mike Miles and Barb Kass to open up their home; they do it all the time. In fact, this modest plot of land in the middle of nowhere is a destination for people who come from everywhere. The name Anathoth is a biblical reference to a place of refuge, and whether you’re a student of sustainable organic farming techniques, a person who wants to become active in nonviolent solutions to global political issues or a homeless person in need of a quality meal, you will be welcomed and shown the meaning of hospitality here. Anathoth is a full-scale organic farm run by an intentional living community. Miles and Kass have blended their passions to create a destination dedicated to the study and practice of nonviolence, community and sustainability. Once a year, they host a celebration called Soupstock, where visitors are treated to live music, farm tours, and a lunch menu of hearty homemade organic soups and grilled sandwiches. In addition, visitors can peruse the farmers market, let their kids play in a game area and enchanted forest, and make some new friends. This year’s event took placed last Sunday, Sept. 29. A visit to Anathoth is both educational and spiritual, albeit not overtly so. Part of the experience is the drive there, escaping business districts and passing century-old homesteads and undisturbed nature as fall colors are about to burst forth. Once there, the joy and camaraderie of the guests and workers is awe-inspiring. After you’ve learned how uncomplicated life can be, it’s hard not to wonder if you should spend some time simplifying your own. For many, the event functions as something of a reunion because a number of regional residents spent some time living on the farm, EHQHĂ€WWLQJ IURP 0LOHV¡ DQG .DVV¡V RQJRLQJ WHDFKLQJ Further information can be found on Anathoth’s Facebook site or by contacting the Northwest Wisconsin Regional Food Network at nwrfn.org.

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Unity Community Picnic at homecoming events

BALSAM LAKE - In spite of the rains and wind, the annual Unity Community Picnic went off indoors on Saturday, Sept. 28, where students and kids had a chance to celebrate Unity and the homecoming events with games, food, prizes, music and more. The event was also the kickRII WR WKH RIĂ€FLDO KRPHFRPLQJ IRRWEDOO game kickoff later that afternoon against Webster. While the football game went in favor of the Tigers, the Eagle fans and neighbors had a great time at the picnic. Greg Marsten

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Grantsburg athletes are role models for young readers by Priscilla Bauer Leader staff writer

GRANTSBURG – Admiration shone in the eyes of Grantsburg Elementary School students as members of the Grantsburg High School volleyball and football teams showed off their best moves during visits to Nelson School and GES the week of Sept. 23. While the players had fun spiking volleyballs on the court and kicking footEDOOV RQ WKH Ă€HOG WKH PDLQ UHDVRQ IRU WKH athletes visit was to encourage learning through reading. “The volleyball team did a fall reading spike-off at Nelson School and the football team did a fall reading kickoff with the elementary students to get them excited about reading for the year,â€? explained Title I reading specialist Dana Morrin. :HQG\ 5REHUWV D VHQLRU RXWVLGH KLWWHU RQ WKH *UDQWVEXUJ YROOH\EDOO WHDP UHDG WR D JURXS RI Members of the girls volleyball team 1HOVRQ NLQGHUJDUWHQ VWXGHQWV z 3KRWR VXEPLWWHG

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Luck’s second Day of Play

LUCK - It was a perfect day on Saturday, Sept. 21 for the Luck Schools’ second-annual Day of Play. Once again, the event was open to kids and adults alike, and encouraged activities, games and physical activities, such as basketball, biking, horse riding, volleyball, soft tennis and because the weather cooperated, kayaking on Big Butternut Lake. The event is a chance for the district to try out some of the equipment - bikes, cardio equipment, games, kayaks and more - they purchased through a recent Carol White Grant. While it might seem like a natural to have a Saturday devoted to such an event, the idea for a National Day of Play came from the Nickelodeon TV Network, and is meant to get kids and families active, for their own health. The Carol White Grant also allowed the school to purchase winter activity equipment, such as snowshoes and cross-country skies, helmets of all sizes and more. They are going to purchase several more kayaks through the grant in the coming months, which is unique since the school is one of the few in the region with accessible lakeshore on their grounds. “It turned out to be a great day to try out the kayaks. Last year it was just too cold,� said Luck K-12 physical education teacher and Day of Play coordinator Megan Challoner. The Otter Creek Horse Ranch also was on the grounds offering horseback riding, a petting zoo and more, which also proved to be a popular stop for kids and adults alike. - Greg Marsten

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by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer BARRON – The Unity/Luck tennis team completed a busy week of competition leading up to subsectional playoff action slated for Baldwin-Woodville on Monday, Oct. 7, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The team’s busy week began last Monday, Sept. 23, at Barron, where the team fell by a score of 4-3. No. 1 singles player Tess Anderson picked up a win over Laura Crites, while other Unity/Luck winners included No. 1 doubles players Cass Hanson and Sierra Thomfohrda, who defeated Meghan Hamernick and Kristina Johnson. No. 3 singles player Kayla Bramsen also picked up a win over Kristin Tietz. “Tess Anderson, Kayla Bramsen, and doubles team Cass Hanson/Sierra Thomfohrda played very well and won their matches,� said coach Stefany Getty. Losses on the night for Unity/Luck included, at No. 2 singles, Leslie Peterson, No. 2 doubles Destinie Kobs and Beth Johnson, No. 3 doubles Lily Lenk and Danielle Tonnar, and one by a forfeit. 2VFHROD 8QLW\ BALSAM LAKE – On Tuesday, Sept. 24, the Unity/Luck tennis team hosted Osceola for Parents Night, and while Kayla Bramsen played well, winning in two sets, the Chieftains proved too tough for the rest of the Unity/Luck team. Bramsen was the lone winner of the night, defeating Jasmine Poppovich in two sets. At No. 1 singles, Tess Anderson was defeated by Jenny Pfannes, Cass Hanson and Sierra Thomfohrda lost to Tayla

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••• DULUTH, Minn., – Former Pirate Kortney Morrin led the St. Scholastica women’s volleyball team with 10 kills in a 3-0 victory over North Central University on Saturday, Sept. 21. ,W ZDV WKH WHDP¡V Ă€UVW FRQIHUHQFH ZLQ of the season. Morrin is currently a sophomore with the Saints volleyball team this season. –with information from csssaints.com ••• MARSHALL, Minn. – St. Croix Falls grad Marissa Campeau helped Southwest Minnesota State’s women’s golf team to place third in a 14-team home invite on Sept. 22. Campeau scored a season-low 79 during the tournament. ••• SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Minnesota State University Moorhead junior women’s volleyball player Annie Palmquist helped the Dragons win a 3-1 match over Sioux Falls on Friday, Sept. 27. The Grantsburg native had a season-high 17 kills, hit .325 in the PDWFK DQG KDG Ă€YH EORFN DVVLVWV 7KH Dragons moved to 10-2 overall and 3-1 in the NSIC Conference. –with information from msmudragons.com ••• OSCEOLA – The Osceola Braves are sponsoring a kids pumpkin carving event on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Osceola Lanes. Pumpkins provided free of charge while supplies last. – Garth Olson ••• OSCEOLA – Somerset High School grad and former Osceola Braves pitcher -DUHG 'HWWPDQQ Ă€QLVKHG KLV Ă€UVW VHDVRQ SLWFKLQJ LQ WKH PLQRUV (rookie league) for the Atlanta Braves organization with a 1.91 ERA and a record of 2-4. – Garth Olson ••• LEADER LAND – The Friday, Oct. 4, 3UDLULH )DUP DW /XFN IRRWEDOO game can be heard on 104.9 FM beginning at 7 p.m. The Somerset at Amery football game is being broadcast on 1260 AM beginning at 7 p.m., on Friday, Oct. 4. All high school games are also streamed online at mnsportsnetwork. com. ••• LEADER LAND – The Sunday, Oct. 6, 'HWURLW /LRQV DW *UHHQ %D\ 3DFNHUV game can be heard on 105.7 FM beginning at noon. ••• LEADER LAND – /HDGHU 6SRUWV strives to follow the college careers of DUHD DWKOHWHV If you know of an athlete playing collegiate sports in 2013, who hasn’t been mentioned, send us an email or call and we’ll take it from there. – Marty Seeger ••• LEADER LAND – /RFDO VSRUWV WLGELWV WR VKDUH" Please contact the Leader by 4:30 p.m. on Mondays to go in Extra Points. – Marty Seeger

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Grantsburg’s Slaikeu inducted into UWEC Hall of Fame Former Grantsburg standout still excels oČ” the Ăželd after storied sports career EAU CLAIRE – Jason Slaikeu, a 1993 Grantsburg High School graduate, has ORQJ H[FHOOHG RQ DQG RII WKH Ă€HOG ZKHWKHU it was in sports or academics. For that, he was honored recently in Eau Claire along with two former coaches and four other UW-Blugold athletes. Inductees are eligible for the Hall of Fame after 15 years removed as athlete, coach or administrator, DQG 6ODLNHX ZDV LQGXFWHG RQ KLV Ă€UVW \HDU of eligibility during a ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 28, at the hall of fame banquet at the W.R. Davies Center in Eau Claire. Currently, there are 200 members of the UWEC Hall of Fame. Slaikeu, who grew up in Cushing, and is the son of Dan and Linda Slaikeu, was always driven to succeed. His father, Dan, said he actually called Jason, “doctorâ€? as a young boy, not knowing that one day his son would actually become a very successful and skilled surgeon. Through it all, Dan said Jason has remained humble about all his accomplishments. “People who know him say that he is very humble. He never toots his own horn,â€? Dan said. “His accomplishments speak for themselves but he’s not quick to tell anyone about it.â€? Jason Slaikeu was a standout athlete for the Pirates and the leading scorer on the basketball team during the 1991-92 season and 1992-93 season, averaging 11.9 and 17.5 points respectively. It was his skills on the court that got the attention of the UW-Blugolds basketball team, but after two years under then head Blugolds coach Ken Anderson, Slaikeu left the team to focus on the high jump, as well as his academic pursuit of medical school. Slaikeu still holds Grantsburg’s high jump record at 6 feet, 10 inches, and the triple jump at 42 feet, 6 inches, which were both set in 1993. Slaikeu’s success at UW-Eau Claire is equally impressive, as he was a two-time national champion, and four-time conference champion in the high jump. He holds the Blugolds outdoor record with 7 feet, 1-1/2 inches that was set in 1996. $ Ă€YH WLPH $OO $PHULFDQ LQ WKH KLJK

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was also a national champion and holds the UWEC indoor high jump mark. Slaikeu was the WSUC Field Athlete of the Meet in 1996 and the Max Sparger WIAC Scholar-Athlete for track in 1998. He is the only three-time Academic AllAmerican in school history, making one ÀUVW WHDP DQG WZR VHFRQG WHDPV GXULQJ his career. In 2012, he was named to the conference’s All-Centennial team.

&XVKLQJ QDWLYH -DVRQ 6ODLNHX ZDV UHFHQWO\ LQGXFWHG LQWR WKH (DX &ODLUH %OXJROGV +DOO RI )DPH IRU KLV VXFFHV ERWK RQ DQG RII WKH ILHOG +H ZDV D WZR WLPH QDWLRQDO FKDPSLRQ LQ WKH KLJK MXPS ILYH WLPH $OO $PHULFDQ DQG PXFK PRUH After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in biology at UWEC in 1998, Slaikeu earned his medical degree at the University of Wisconsin Medical School in Madison. He completed his residency in general surgery and his fellowship in vascular surgery at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in Grand Rapids, Mich. He began his practice in vascular surgery at Wichita Clinic Vascular Surgery Department in Kansas, but returned to Grand Rapids to join the Spectrum Health Medical Group Vascular Surgery practice where he is currently the division chief of surgery. The hospital alone has roughly 500 doctors, and 17,000 employees overall. There are three divisions of surgery, and Slaikeu is head of one of those divisions. Slaikeu and his wife, Kimberly, who has a doctorate in nursing and urban studies and runs her own consulting business regarding nursing and physician leadership training for hospitals, live in Grand Rapids with their daughter Reaghan, who will be 1 year old on Oct. 4. – Marty Seeger with UWEC press release, and blugolds.com

Cardinals conquer tournament at Northwestern by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer LUCK – The Cardinals volleyball team picked up four match wins at a tournament in Northwestern on Saturday, Sept. 28. Luck defeated Amery 25-16, 25-19; Ironwood 25-5, 25-7; Hudson 25-16, 25-20; and Washburn 25-14, 25-16. Tessa Clemenson had 54 assists on the

weekend, followed by Reilly Giller, 25, Jenni Holdt, six, and Hailey Foeller, three. Holdt had 14 aces, Bella Nelson, 12, Whitney Petersen, 11, Angela Gore, six, Hailey Foeller, three, and Clemenson, two. Gore led with nine blocks, Nelson, three, Camille Marsten and Holdt each had two and Abbie Otlo and Foeller each had one. Nelson led the team in kills with

36, Holdt, 23, Gore, 14, Otlo, 12, Foeller, nine, and Marsten, eight. Petersen had 14 digs for the Cardinals, Nelson, 11, Clemenson and Foeller each had eight, Giller, +ROGW DQG .DWLH 3IDII HDFK KDG ÀYH *RUH four and Otlo, two.

Tennis/Continued from previous page %DOGZLQ :RRGYLOOH 8QLW\ /XFN BALSAM LAKE – On Thursday, Sept. 26, Unity/Luck hosted a scrappy Baldwin-Woodville team, losing in all six matches, but gave a solid effort against what is still the No. 1 team in the conference. Baldwin-Woodville has been undefeated all season according to Unity/Luck coach Stefany Getty. “What the scoreboard doesn’t show is that our girls played up to Baldwin’s VNLOOV DQG SXW XS D YHU\ JRRG Ă€JKW .D\OD Bramsen had an especially close match in ZKLFK VKH ZRQ KHU Ă€UVW VHW ORVW WKH VHFond, and just barely lost a 10-point tiebreaker they played in lieu of a third set due to approaching darkness,â€? Getty said. Tess Anderson lost to Hannah Alme at No. 1 singles, Cass Hanson and Sierra Thomfohrda lost to Hanna Zevenbergen and Megan Jacobson at No. 1 doubles. At No. 2 singles, Leslie Peterson lost to Maddie Kulow, and Destinie Kobs and Beth Johnson lost matches at No. 2 doubles against Beth Johnson and Ana Dahl. At 1R 8QLW\ /XFN GRXEOHV SOD\HUV 'HVWLQLH No. 3 doubles, Lily Lenk and Danielle .REV IURQW DQG %HWK -RKQVRQ JR XS DJDLQVW 1R 8QLW\ /XFN GRXEOHV SOD\HUV 'HVWLQLH .REV IURQW DQG %HWK -RKQVRQ JR XS DJDLQVW %DOG ZLQ :RRGYLOOH RQ 7KXUVGD\ 6HSW z 3KRWRV E\ 0DUW\ 6HHJHU Tonnar lost to Katelyn Dopkins and Kate- %DOGZLQ :RRGYLOOH RQ 7KXUVGD\ 6HSW lyn Weyer.

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Smashmouth Vikings dominate Grantsburg running attack as their leading ground gainer, senior running back Joseph Gaffney, watched from the sidelines in a wheelchair, just returning from a hospital visit with a serious knee injury sustained in the previous week’s game versus Webster. The Pirates receiving corps was led by Tony Britton with three catches for an amazing 118 yards for an even more amazing 39.3 yards per catch average. Grantsburg’s coach Adam Hale said, “Frederic did a nice job controlling the game on the ground all night and are a solid team all around. Once again, we had way too many physical mistakes to win a football game.� Grantsburg’s defense was led again by Mason McEvers with 19 total tackles followed by Chandler Witzany with 12 and Avery Buggert with 11. Frederic defensive leaders were Peter Chenal with 11 total tackles, two of which were quarterback sacks and Erickson contributed 10 tackles and a sack.

EricksonÕs big homecoming night includes four touchdowns )UHGHULF *UDQWVEXUJ by Scott Hoffman Leader staff writer FREDERIC – Irric Erickson rushed for 137 yards and four touchdowns, leading Frederic over the Grantsburg Pirates for a big homecoming night win Friday, Sept. 27. Peter Chenal added 108 yards on the

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regular season, with Grantsburg, Webster and Frederic still ahead. 7KH 6DLQWV VFRUHG ÀUVW DJDLQVW (3& getting a 3-yard touchdown run from by Marty Seeger -RH 5DGHPDFKHU ZKR ÀQLVKHG ZLWK Leader staff writer yards on 26 carries and three touchPLUM CITY – With a second-half shutdowns. Brennon McPherson also had a out, the St. Croix Falls football team was solid night with 91 yards on eight carries able to hold off Elmwood/Plum City on and the Saints other two touchdowns. their way to their second straight win The defense also capitalized on getting of the season. Although the game was a three interceptions, and all three were nonconference victory, the Saints built caught by McPherson. VRPH FRQÀGHQFH KHDGLQJ LQWR D WRXJK EPC would tie the game back up 6-6 on VWUHWFK LQ WKHLU ÀQDO WKUHH JDPHV RI WKH a 5-yard score, but the Saints regained the

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and another 20-yard touchdown run by McPherson in the third quarter. Rademacher had a 5-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. On defense, the Saints were led by Rademacher with 15 tackles and one sack. Chris Swanson had six tackles, Brian GilEHUW ÀYH $QGUHZ (ULFNVRQ DQG 'UHZ Dumke each had four, and Cooper Peterson and McPherson ended with three tackles. Dan Horn, Niko Neumann and Brady Leahy each had two.

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by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer WINTER – The Siren football team won an easy contest against a struggling Winter Warriors team on Friday, Sept. 27. The Dragons will be heading to New Auburn for another conference contest this Friday, Oct. 4, and will be looking to earn their third straight conference YLFWRU\ EHIRUH ÀQLVKLQJ RXW WKH VHDVRQ against two of the top teams in the conference including Luck and Bruce. No game stats were available from the game against Winter at press time.

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Luck beats undefeated Bruce Cardinals next test comes during homecoming against undefeated Panthers /XFN %UXFH by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer LUCK – The Cardinals football team took care of business against an undefeated Bruce Red Raiders team on Friday, Sept. 27. The Cardinals will face another tough test this Friday, Oct. 4, during their homecoming game against undefeated Prairie Farm. It was a big defensive night for the Cardinals as they managed to hold a highpowered Bruce offense to just six points WKURXJK WKH ÀUVW WKUHH TXDUWHUV %UXFH had previously outscored opponents in WKH SDVW ÀYH JDPHV E\ D VFRUH RI But neither team budged in a scoreless ÀUVW TXDUWHU /XFN IXPEOHG WKH EDOO LQ WKH ÀUVW TXDUter but it didn’t lead to any Bruce points, and the Red Raiders threatened to score late in the quarter after getting to the Cardinals 16-yard line. A penalty on Bruce and huge stop on fourth down and 14 helped get the ball back in the Cardinals hands, and they took advantage of the opportunity, starting from their own 20yard line. Noah Mortel picked up big yards across PLGÀHOG WR WKH 5HG 5DLGHUV \DUG OLQH and facing third-down and seven, Luck quarterback Trent Strapon picked up the ÀUVW GRZQ &RQQRU 0F*LQQLW\ WRRN LW

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Luck/Unity girls golfers finish strong at conference day on the links. He said Briana Colbert is improving steadily, and Kora Benny rounded out the team as the No. 5 golfer. “If we can post a score like this at regionals next by Marty Seeger week, we have a great Leader staff writer chance of qualifying for the LUCK – The Luck/Unity golf team sectional. â€?It’s great to see could be peaking at the right time as they the improvement our team get set to enter regional golf action this has made throughout the ZHHN DIWHU WKHLU Ă€QLVK DW WKH +HDUW 2¡ season; hopefully, it continNorth Conference meet held at the Cum- ues,â€? Holicky said. berland Golf Course on Wednesday, Sept. As the Leader heads to 25. print on Wednesday, Oct. “The girls really played well,â€? said 2, the Division 2 regionals coach Chuck Holicky. “Many of them being held at the Luck Golf posted their best 18-hole score of their ca- Course will be well under reer.â€? way with Amery, BaldHayward was the overall winner at win-Woodville, Ellsworth, the conference meet with a score of 367, Luck/Unity, Osceola, and the medalist was Larissa Schmock, Prescott, St. Croix Central, who scored an 80. Luck’s Maddie Joy was St. Croix Falls and Somerset the overall leader for Luck/Unity with a competing. score of 106. Holicky added that Kerrigan Ekholm hit the ball hard off the tee, while consistency was a big part of Joy’s successful

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Webster rolls over St. Croix Falls UnityĆ‚ Grantsburg win Thursday games :HEVWHU 6W &URL[ )DOOV by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – The Webster Tigers volleyball team roared in and out of St. Croix Falls in just under an hour on Thursday, Sept. 26, sweeping the Saints effortlessly in three sets by scores of 25-9, 25-8 and 25-15. It was a rough night for the Saints as errors mounted at the start of the match, allowing the Tigers to take a commanding 2-10 lead. The Saints tried digging themselves out of the hole midway through with sharper passes, climbing their way to within four points, but that’s as close as they’d get, as the Tigers rallied and never looked back. “Our passing was off and we had more hitting errors than kills. We didn’t play well against Webster. We’re refocusing and should be getting back on track this week,â€? said Saints coach Alyssa Notermann. The Tigers attack came from all sides with Alex Holmstrom leading with eight kills, followed by Raelyn Tretsven, six, Christina Weis and Ashley Davis each had two kills and Kenna Gall, one. In the second set, Webster again shot out to an early lead, which happened in all three sets, and never looked back. The 6DLQWV JRW WR ZLWKLQ Ă€YH SRLQWV LQ WKH Ă€QDO set but, again, Webster rallied, getting solid kills from Tretsven, who also had one ace and two digs. Weis led the Tigers with four serving aces while Marissa Elliott and Lydia Wilson each had one. Elliott also had four digs and Wilson had three. Holmstrom had two blocks and Davis added one. Kierstyn Campbell had four aces and seven digs for the Saints. 8QLW\ )UHGHULF BALSAM LAKE – The Eagles volleyball team took care of business against the Vikings on Thursday, Sept. 26, winning in a three-game sweep by scores of 25-21, 25-10 and 25-16. “We started out a little slow in the Ă€UVW JDPH EXW Ă€QLVKHG VWURQJ ,W ZDV D great homecoming week for the volleyball girls!â€? said Eagles coach Jennifer DeLozier. Olivia Nelson led with 15 digs, while Maddie Ramich had 13 kills, Carly Ince, 10, Becca Garvey and Emily Gross each KDG Ă€YH NLOOV (PPD 0RRUH WKUHH DQG Gabrielle Foeller had two kills.

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*UDQWVEXUJ 6LUHQ SIREN – The Pirates volleyball team completed a season sweep of Siren Thursday, Sept. 26, after winning the second contest between the two teams by scores of 25-16, 25-20 and 25-15. “We started the evening fairly solidly, executing our skills well. Although we lacked a spark, we took care of the ball,â€? said Pirates coach Deb Allaman-Johnson. &DURO\Q 3HWHUVRQ ZDV D Ă€OO LQ IRU DQ ill libero, Laura Drohman, and a few other Pirates were dealing with illness on Thursday, as well, but the team fought through it. Marissa Jensen took the lead as libero instead and, according to Allaman-Johnson, “did an excellent job with perfect serving and steady passing and defense in right back.â€? Allaman-Johnson said the Pirates had to earn every point among a group of solid sophomores, including Elizabeth Stanford and Aubri Larson. “Our offense sputtered at times, but Wendy (Roberts) and Olivia (Tucker) hit hard and smart, each hitting over .300, scoring 12 and 10 kills, respectively,â€? Allaman-Johnson said. Violet Ohnstad hit .600 according to Allaman-Johnson with three nice kills, and Macy Hanson was 18 of 18 for serves. Brooke Roufs, Olivia Tucker, Kathryn Segner, Marissa Jensen and Rheanna Johnson all were perfect servers as well. On defense, Roberts had 10 digs, Olivia Tucker and Jensen each had nine, HanVRQ HLJKW DQG +RSH 7XFNHU Ă€YH )RU 6LUHQ (PLO\ +RZH KDG Ă€YH NLOOV Caitlynn Daniels and Stanford each had four, Hattie Koball, three, Emily Steimann and Jessica Strabel each had one. Steimann had two aces, Stanford, one, and Daniels had three blocks. Strabel had a block and block assist. Larson led the team with 10 digs.

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Tigers, rain dampen Eagles homecoming Webster looks to clinch at least a share of conference title this week :HEVWHU 8QLW\ by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – A rain-soaked homecoming afternoon greeted Eagles fans, players and the visiting Webster Tigers on Saturday, Sept. 28. The rain shut down the Unity High School band, danceline and other halftime activities, but it didn’t have any effect on Webster’s performance, as they capitalized on key fumbles and good Ă€HOG SRVLWLRQ WR EORZ SDVW WKH (DJOHV DQG remain undefeated on the season. “Not the way that we wanted to play our homecoming game,â€? said Eagles coach Dave Anderson. “We turned the EDOO RYHU VL[ WLPHV Ă€YH IXPEOHV DQG RQH LQWHUFHSWLRQ JLYLQJ :HEVWHU JUHDW Ă€HOG position each time. We are in a must-win game against Flambeau to keep our goal of reaching the playoffs alive.â€? Meanwhile, the Tigers have an opportunity to clinch at least a share in the Lakeland North Conference with a win over Cameron in their next game, and are on the fast track to do it if they come RXW ZLWK DV PXFK Ă€UH DV WKH\ GLG DJDLQVW the Eagles. Both teams got off to a bit of a rocky start, with the Eagles fumbling QHDU PLGĂ€HOG LQ WKHLU Ă€UVW SRVVHVVLRQ EXW Webster did the same less than a minute later. The Eagles, however, couldn’t capitalize on the opportunity, recovering two of their own fumbles before punting the ball away. The Tigers chipped away at a stingy Eagles defense before Aaron Dietmeier took the ball 49 yards for the touchdown and a 6-0 Tigers lead. “We were successful because the guys did a great job protecting the football. When I see weather like that, I immediately start thinking about fumbles, and DIWHU WKH Ă€UVW VHULHV ZH GLGQ¡W IXPEOH WKH ball one time, which was extremely impressive,â€? said Webster coach Jovin Kroll. It was all Webster from that point on as they capitalized on an interception by Dietmeier with 11 seconds to go in the half, and on the next play, Dietmeier took it 41 yards for the score to put the Tigers XS DW WKH HQG RI WKH Ă€UVW TXDUWHU Dietmeier ended the game with 179 yards on 12 carries and three touchdowns. Alex Hopkins had 91 yards on six carries and a touchdown, Max Norman had 53 yards on four carries and one TD and Ryan Curtis rushed for 26 yards on eight carries and two TDs. “Once again this week, our backs were extremely successful running the football. Aside from the great offensive line play, many of those yards were generated by our running backs just refusing to be tackled. We’re blessed to have some really fast, shifty running backs who hit the hole

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Unity hosts cross-country meet A warm and windy night for a run by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – Unity High School was bustling with life on Thursday, Sept. 26, as they hosted a relatively small invitational with 23 girls and 47 boys competing. )LQLVKLQJ Ă€UVW SODFH IRU WKH JLUOV ZDV St. Croix Falls, with Sophie Klein leadLQJ ZLWK D WLPH RI DQG Ă€QLVKLQJ Ă€UVW RYHUDOO 2I WKH WRS Ă€QLVKHUV LW ZDV Klein, followed by Kate Rod, Grantsburg; Hallie Jensen, Grantsburg; Kendra Bramsen, Unity/Luck; Erica Bergmann, St. Croix Falls; Madalyn Bollig, St. Croix Falls; Kiera Bever, Unity/Luck; Diana Pope, Webster; Lauren Osborn, Shell Lake; and Dani Mares, Unity/Luck. “It was a warm and windy night for cross-country racing, both of which are not ideal weather conditions for runners,â€? said Saints coach Jennifer Clemins, adding that teammates Abby Kubesh and 0DGLVRQ (LJKP\ Ă€QLVKHG VWURQJ ERWK WU\LQJ IRU WKDW WK SODFH VSRW DW WKH Ă€Qish line. “Sometimes having a teammate at your VLGH DV \RX VSULQW WR WKH Ă€QLVK OLQH FDQ push an athlete more so than a competitor from another team. I hope to see more JUHDW Ă€QLVKHV OLNH WKLV IURP WKHVH WZR young ladies,â€? Clemins said.

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&XPEHUODQG ,QYLWDWLRQDO CUMBERLAND – The Webster and Frederic cross-country teams competed at the Cumberland Invitational on Monday, Sept. 30, with the Webster boys taking fourth place overall. The Webster and Frederic girls teams did not have enough athletes to record a complete team score, and the Tiger girls and boys have been dealing with a bout of injuries lately, according to coach Roy Ward.

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A nearly scintillating 6-1 performance in week five raised the Prediction King’s season record to 29-12 for a 71-percent success rate. “Suddenly my 80-percent goal is within reach,� he said early Wednesday morning while cleaning a limit of squirrels. “I feel like I’m reaching my peak as the playoffs come within sight.�

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Webster after 10 p.m. Friday night as the streets are likely to be choked with revelers celebrating another WHS gridiron title. And perhaps some ex-Tiger greats such as Dan Pope, Dick Shutt, Herb Smiley, Danny Sutton, Donnie Sutton, Jerry Staples, Jerry “The Hawk� Hokanson, Mike Hughes, $DURQ 1HXUHU 6FRWW 6WDSOHV -RKQ 0DORQH Bob “Crank� Carlson, Tim Maloney, Curt 3KHOSV %ULDQ 6HDUV /DQFH 3UHVWRQ 0DWW 0DLQ -RH 7D\ORU DQG %UDQGRQ (ULFNVRQ will be on the scene to witness the crowning of the 2013 Lakeland North champions. $ VWDUU\ VWDUU\ QLJKW LQ )UHGHULF No doubt the pages of this week’s Leader will make prominent and well-deserved reference to the all-alumni homecoming gala and dance which occurred on Saturday, Sept, 28, on the premises of the old )UHGHULF Rec a day after the local FHS football team had summarily dispatched the Grantsburg Pirates. It was certainly a night to remember for all and hopefully one that can be repeated in the coming years. The efforts of the likes of FHS alum and musical genius Steve Wilson cannot be overstated. But for sports fans in particular, Saturday

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night was a virtual paradise of people watching, especially when it came to sightings of former Viking athletes who took the stage in the guise of the Frederic AllAlumni Band. It seems like only yesterday when Saturday night’s alumni rock-androll band members like /DUU\ /LQGHU /DUU\ 3HWHUVHQ 6WHYH :LOGHU %LOO -DYD -LP 3URGJHU DQG -RKQQ\ /LQGEORP were wowing local sports fans with their exploits RQ WKH DWKOHWLF ÀHOG RI SOD\ 6DWXUGD\ QLJKW they turned heads not only with their musical talent, but also for the youthful exuberance they displayed which seemed to belie their advancing years. And it should also be noted that 40 percent RI WKH VWDUWLQJ ÀYH RI WKH )UHGHULF VWDWH tournament basketball team was on the scene, namely Jack Orgeman and Doug Panek – both looking as though they could still run up and down the hardcourt for 30 minutes or more. And though he chose not to partake of athletics back in his day, sports fans still have a special place in their hearts for iconic 1969 graduate and virtuoso musician Don Haumant, who was also spotted on the scene Saturday night. Although his musical

prowess and acumen eventually took him IDU EH\RQG WKH FRQĂ€QHV RI KLV ORFDO KLJK school, basketball fans still well-remember the sandy-haired Haumant anchoring the Frederic pep band back in those long-ago days. 1RZ OHW¡V VHH LI ZH FDQ Ă€QG D ZD\ WR EULQJ more Gen X’ers and Millennials to next year’s celebration. (But please ‌ No hiphop music.) %UHZHUV HDUQ ERUGHU EUDJJLQJ ULJKWV Congratulations to the Milwaukee Brewers for surging to a 74-88 record and winning the mythical 2013 border battle with the Minnesota Twins. Although the Brewers have never won the big one (i.e. a World Series), they can nevertheless take some solace in the fact they are the No. 1 team north of Chicago this year. And congratulations to Twins manager Ron ´*DUG\Âľ *DUGHQKLUH upon earning a twoyear contract extension. Gardy’s charges have lost 291 games in the last three seasons. Congratulations, Gardy!

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Safety harnesses can sometimes give way, and old straps can get brittle and break. Sometimes the hassle of throwing on a safety harness, or using other safety measures to safely climb in and out of your tree stand can seem cumbersome, but the extra effort could allow you to hunt for years to come. I can still remember my early days of archery hunting with my dad. He’d walk me to the stand and, oftentimes, help guide me up the tree without any type of safety strap. As darkness fell and it was time to head back to the truck, I’d climb down on my own, again without the aid of a safety strap, and walk out without incident or without any care in the world. We’re preached on outdoor television shows to wear our safety harnesses, and so over the past few years I’ve become adamant about wearing it in the tree stand at all times. It doesn’t come off XQWLO P\ IHHW DUH ÀUPO\ SODQWHG RQ WKH ladder or pegs that are drilled into the tree. Even that isn’t safe, because most of these incidents occur while you’re getting into the tree or coming down. Those who use safety harnesses while on stand are doing the right thing by wearing it but, oftentimes, they unhook themselves and climb down without any support. There are products out there, however, that allow you to safely climb the tree while being attached to a lifeline from the ground to the stand and back down again. Nobody wants to think that it could happen to them, but it does a lot more often than people realize. I can count up WR ÀYH IULHQGV LQFOXGLQJ P\VHOI ZKR have had a scary fall from the deer stand, only to walk away without much harm being done. These kinds of incidents aren’t always documented, but they do happen, and it’s an important thing to consider before heading to the woods.

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Sunset with the Sandhills tours at Crex Meadows Wildlife Area GRANTSBURG – Learn more about the sandhill cranes that spend the fall at Crex Meadows. Take a guided tour through Crex Meadows Wildlife Area at dawn or dusk to see cranes while exploring their habitat. Tours will take place Friday, Oct. 4, from 5 p.m. to sunset; Saturday, Oct. 5 from 7 to 8:30 a.m.; and 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11; and Saturday, Oct. 19 from 5 p.m. to sunset. Begin at the center with an orientation, and then move out to the property to see the cranes up close while you listen to the

sounds of fall. Plan to watch them as they à \ LQ IURP WKHLU GD\WLPH IHHGLQJ JURXQGV to their nightly roosting grounds. Cranes are still completing their parenting duties and getting ready to migrate. Crex 0HDGRZV :$ KDV FUDQHV WKDW à \ through during the fall migration. Tours are led by expert birder volunteers and WDNR staff. Call for reservaWLRQV ÀUVW FRPH ÀUVW VHUYHG )LUVW people may reserve space in the van; up to 30 people can register Oct. 4, 11 and 19. On Saturday, Oct. 5, crane tours will

be held to coincide with the Fall Wildlife Festival. The open marshes, wet grasslands and meadows of Crex provides suitable habitat for feeding, breeding and stopover grounds. The sandhill crane does not breed until it is 2 to 7 years old and lives up to the age of 20. Mated pairs stay together year-round and migrate south in huge congregations with their offspring. Their diet consists of mostly grains and seeds, insects, other invertebrates and small vertebrates.

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Wolf hunting and trapping season begins Oct. 15 MADISON - Wisconsin’s second wolf hunting and trapping season begins Tuesday, Oct. 15, in all six harvest zones across the state. Between opening day and Feb. 28, 2014, up to 2,510 permit holders will take to the Ă€HOG LQ SXUVXLW RI WRWDO ZROYHV KDUvestable by state-licensed hunters and trappers. “Above all, we want to have another safe, successful hunt like last year,â€? said Dave MacFarland, Department of Natural Resources carnivore specialist. “Our goal remains to reduce the population in accordance with the wolf management plan. The 2013 quota is designed to begin the process of population reduction.â€? The wolf season runs until Feb. 28, 2014. However, if harvest levels reach the quota for a zone, the department will enact an

emergency closure in that zone. Zone closures take effect at least 24 hours after the department announces the closure. Out of the total harvestable amount, 76 wolves can be hunted or trapped in Zone 1, 28 in Zone 2, 71 in Zone 3, 12 in zone 4, 34 in Zone 5 and 30 in Zone 6. When zones are closed, DNR will announce such closures by news releases, QRWLĂ€FDWLRQ RQ WKH '15 ZHE VLWH DQG RQ the wolf call-in number, 855-299-9653. “It is the hunter’s and trapper’s responsibility to check for and know about zone closures,â€? said MacFarland. “Therefore, we encourage hunters and trappers to check the website or the call-in number daily.â€? Successful applicants can purchase a wolf harvest licenses at any license sales location or online at dnr.wi.gov now or

during the season. The cost is $49 for residents and $251 for nonresidents. A wolf license authorizes both hunting and trapping. The license holder must meet the appropriate education requirements for trapping, hunter education, or must be participating in the hunting mentorship program. Anyone seeking additional information

about the hunt, or if they would like to receive email updates about harvest and zone information, should call the DNR Call Center at 888-936-7463. The call center is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. For more information on the wolf hunt, regulations and maps, please visit dnr. wi.gov and search wolf. – from the DNR

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Suspicious driver earns multiple charges

Man hides face as he passes trooper, leads to stop

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer TOWN OF BLACK BROOK – An unusual attempt to hide his face as he turned a corner beside a Wisconsin State Patrol trooper led to the trooper stopping the man, who turned out to have a long history of charges for driving without a license and multiple other charges. The incident occurred on the afternoon of Sunday, Sept. 29, when Joshua Zasada turned beside the trooper and looked the other way while turning his baseball cap sideways to hide his face, hoping the trooper wouldn’t notice who he was. The trooper also saw that the driver was not wearing a seat belt and intuited a stop. The car stopped nearby at a driveway, and when confronted, the driver gave the trooper a state ID card and was found to have been sus-

pended for some time, and already had three previous citations for operating after revocation. He was also cited for failure to wear seat belts, as well as nonregistration of the car, which had license plates from another vehicle. Zasada’s passenger is also facing possible drug possession charges.

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(Oct.  2,  9,  16) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY PEOPLES  STATE  BANK, Plaintiff, vs. MICHAEL  S.  KEEFE, SUSAN  K.  KEEFE, POLK  COUNTY, Defendants. Case  No.  13-­CV-­319 Code  No.  30404 NOTICE  OF FORECLOSURE  SALE PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE,  that  by  virtue  of  and  pursuant  to  a  Judgment  entered  in  the  above-­ entitled  action  on  August  21,  2013,  the  undersigned,  Peter  Johnson,  Sheriff  of  Polk  County,  or  his  authorized  designees,  will  sell  at  public  auction  at  the  Polk  County  Justice  Center,  1005  W.  Main  Street,  Balsam  Lake,  Wisconsin  54810,  on  October  22,  2013,  at  10:00  a.m.  the  following  described  mortgaged  premises.  The  mortgaged  pre-­ mises  described  by  said  judg-­ ment  to  be  sold  has  a  street  address  of  1694  Patterson  Court,  Centuria,  Wisconsin  54824,  bearing  a  PIN  of  006-­ 00109-­0000  and  having  the  following  legal  description: Lot  Two  (2)  of  Certified  Sur-­ vey  Map  No.  1009  Recorded  in  Volume  4  of  Certified  Sur-­ vey  Maps,  Page  256  as  Docu-­ ment  No.  423443,  Located  In  Government  Lot  One  (1),  Sec-­ tion  Five  (5),  Township  Thirty-­ Four  (34)  North,  Range  Sev-­ enteen  (17)  West,  Town  of  Balsam  Lake,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin. TERMS  OF  SALE:  A  down  payment  required  at  the  time  of  Sheriff’s  Sale  in  the  amount  of  ten  percent  (10%)  of  the  winning  bid;Íž  said  payment  being  made  in  the  form  of  cash,  money  order,  cashier’s  check  or  certified  check  made  payable  to  the  Polk  County  Clerk  of  Courts;Íž  balance  of  sale  price  is  due  in  full  within  ten  (10)  days  of  confirmation  of  sale  by  the  Court.  Failure  to  post  the  remaining  balance  due  shall  result  in  the  forfeiture  of  the  down  payment  to  the  Plaintiff.  Property  to  be  sold  as  a  whole  â€œas  isâ€?  and  subject  to  all  real  estate  taxes,  accrued  and  ac-­ cruing,  special  assessments,  if  any,  penalties  and  interest,  and  any  existing  first  in  time  mort-­ gages  or  leasehold  interests,  and  the  right  of  the  United  States  of  America  to  redeem  said  property  after  sale  within  the  period  provided  by  28  U.S.C.  Section  2410.  Purchaser  to  pay  all  transfer  and  recording  fees  and  the  cost  of  title  evidence. Peter  Johnson,  Sheriff Polk  County,  Wisconsin Prepared  by: Justin  J.  Bates,  Esq. Strasser  &  Yde,  S.C. State  Bar  No.  1066128 P.O.  Box  1323 Wausau,  WI  54402-­1323 715-­845-­7800 >5(?37

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All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.� Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-6699777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1800-927-9275. 445101 8a-etfcp 19Ltfc

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LONGABERGER SALE Retired & slightly used Longaberger Baskets.

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(Oct.  2,  9,  16) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY Bank  of  America,  N.A. 4161  Piedmont  Parkway NC4-­105-­03-­04 Greensboro,  NC  27416 Plaintiff vs. Amy  L.  Studtmann 1357  Main  Street Houlton,  WI  54082 Denise  Studtmann 1243  Highway  35 Hudson,  WI  54016 Wilemar  W.  Studtmann 1243  Highway  35 Hudson,  WI  54016 Unknown  Spouse  of Amy  L.  Studtmann 1357  Main  Street Houlton,  WI  54082 Unknown  Tenants 405  North  Adams  Street Saint  Croix  Falls,  WI  54024 Central  Bank 2270  Frontage  Road Stillwater,  MN  55082 Defendants SUMMONS Real  Estate  Mortgage  Foreclosure Case  No:   13  CV  309 Honorable  Jeffery  L.  Anderson Case  Code:   30404 THE  STATE  OF  WISCONSIN To  the  following  party  named  as  a  defendant  herein:   Amy  L.  Studtmann,  the  Unknown  Spouse  of  Amy  L.  Studtmann,  Denise  Studtmann,  and  Wilemar  W.  Studtmann.  You  are  hereby  notified  that  the  plaintiff  named  above  has  filed  a  lawsuit  or  other  legal  action  against  you.  The  Com-­ plaint,  which  is  also  served  upon  you,  states  the  nature  and  basis  of  the  legal  action.  Within  40  days  after  October  2,  2013,  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 Polk  County  Justice  Center 1005  West  Main  Street Suite  300 Balsam  Lake,  WI  54810-­9071 and  to  Dustin  McMahon/Blom-­ mer  Peterman,  S.C.,  plaintiff`s  attorney,  whose  address  is: Blommer  Peterman,  S.C.  165  Bishops  Way,  Suite  100 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  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  sei-­ zure  of  property. Dated  this  25th  day  of  Sep-­ tember,  2013 Dustin  McMahon/Blommer  Peterman,  S.C. State  Bar  No.  1086857 165  Bishops  Way,  Suite  100 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  ob-­ tained  will  be  used  for  that  pur-­ pose.  3020604 >5(?37

(Oct.  2,  9,  16) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY Nationstar  Mortgage  LLC Plaintiff vs. KRYSTYN  R.  KNIGHTS,  et  al. Defendant(s) Case  No:  13  CV  226 NOTICE  OF  SHERIFF’S  SALE PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  by  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  fore-­ closure  entered  on  July  26,  2013,  in  the  amount  of  $109,311.55,  the  Sheriff  will  sell  the  described  premises  at  public  auction  as  follows: TIME:  October  31,  2013,  at  10:00  a.m. TERMS:  By  bidding  at  the  sher-­ iff  sale,  prospective  buyer  is  consenting  to  be  bound  by  the  following  terms: 1.)  10%  down  in  cash  or  mon-­ ey  order  at  the  time  of  sale;Íž  balance  due  within  10  days  of  confirmation  of  sale;Íž  fail-­ ure  to  pay  balance  due  will  result  in  forfeit  of  deposit  to  plaintiff. 2.)  Sold  â€œas  isâ€?  and  subject  to  all  legal  liens  and  encum-­ brances. 3.)  Plaintiff  opens  bidding  on  the  property,  either  in  person  or  via  fax  and  as  recited  by  the  sheriff  department  in  the  event  that  no  opening  bid  is  offered,  plaintiff  retains  the  right  to  request  the  sale  be  declared  as  invalid  as  the  sale  is  fatally  defective. If  the  sale  is  set  aside  for  any  reason,  the  Purchaser  at  the  sale  shall  be  entitled  only  to  a  return  of  the  deposit  paid.  The  Purchaser  shall  have  no  further  recourse  against  the  Mortgagor,  the  Mortgagee  or  the  Mortga-­ gee’s  attorney. PLACE:  Polk  County  Justice  Center  at  1005  W.  Main  Street,  Balsam  Lake,  Wis. DESCRIPTION:  A  parcel  of  land  in  the  Northeast  Quarter  of  the  Southeast  Quarter  (NE  1/4  of  the  SE  1/4)  of  Section  4,  Township  36  North,  Range  18  West,  as  particularly  described  as:  Commencing  28  rods  15  links  West  of  the  Northeast  corner  of  the  NE  1/4  of  SE  1/4,  Section  4-­36-­18;Íž  thence  East  to  the  edge  of  the  river  approx-­ imately  10  rods  4  feet;Íž  thence  Southerly  following  the  Wes-­ terly  side  of  the  river`s  edge  to  the  mill  pond;Íž  thence  following  the  shore  line  of  the  mill  pond  in  a  Southwesterly  direction  to  a  point  that  is  South  24  degrees  East  of  the  point  of  beginning;Íž  thence  North  24  degrees  West  to  the  point  of  beginning,  EXCEPT  a  parcel  of  land  as  described  in  Volume  294  of  Records,  page  12,  Document  No.  326558  in  the  office  of  the  Register  of  Deeds,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin.  PROPERTY  ADDRESS:  2106  295th  Ave.,  Luck,  WI  54853. TAX  KEY  NO.:  030-­00100-­0000. Dated  this  28th  day  of  August,  2013. /s/Sheriff  Peter  M.  Johnson Polk  County  Sheriff Dustin  A.  McMahon Blommer  Peterman,  S.C. State  Bar  No.  1086857 165  Bishops  Way,  Suite  100 Brookfield,  WI  53005 262-­790-­5719 Please  go  to  www.blommer-­ peterman.com  to  obtain  the  bid  for  this  sale.  Blommer  Peter-­ man,  S.C.,  is  the  creditor’s  attor-­ ney  and  is  attempting  to  collect  a  debt  on  its  behalf.  Any  infor-­ mation  obtained  will  be  used  for  that  purpose.  2969458 >5(?37

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POLK  COUNTY  LAND  CONSERVATION  COMMITTEE NOTICE  OF  PUBLIC  HEARING THE  POLK  COUNTY  AGRICULTURE  &  FARMLAND  PRESERVATION 2014-­2023  PLAN PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE,  that  in  accordance  with  ss.  66.1001(4)  and  91.10(3),  Wis.  Stats.,  on  Tuesday,  November  5,  2013,  at  9:30  a.m.,  in  the  County  Boardroom  at  the  Polk  County  Govern-­ ment  Center,  100  Polk  County  Plaza,  Balsam  Lake,  Wisconsin,  the  Polk  County  Land  Conservation  Committee  will  hold  a  public  hearing  on  the  proposed  Polk  County  Agriculture  and  Farmland  Preservation  2014-­2023  Plan,  herein  referred  to  as  â€œThe  Proposed  Amended  Plan.â€?  During  said  public  hearing,  the  Land  Conservation  Committee  will  receive  written  and  verbal  public  review  and  commentary,  conduct  open  discussion,  and  receive  and  discuss  staff  information  provided  on  the  Proposed  Amended  Plan  Pursuant  to  s.  91.10(5),  Wis.  Stat.,  Polk  County  has  provided  notice  of  public  hearing  and  copy  of  The  Proposed  Amended  Plan  to  the  Wisconsin  Department  of  Agricul-­ ture,  Trade  and  Consumer  Protection  (DATCP).  The  Land  Conservation  Committee  will  receive  any  review  or  commentary  provided  by  DATCP  before  or  during  said  public  hearing.  At  the  close  of  the  public  hearing,  the  Land  Conservation  Committee  will  consider  information  and  comments  received  and  take  action  by  resolution  to  recommend  the  Polk  County  Board  of  Supervisors  adopt  The  Proposed  Amended  Plan,  with  or  without  appropriate  revision. Summary  of  the  Proposed  Polk  County  Agriculture  and  Farmland  Preservation  2014-­2023  Plan: Polk  County  has  had  a  Farmland  Preservation  Plan  since  1979.  Recently,  the  Wisconsin  Dept.  of  Agriculture  revised  its  Administrative  Rule,  Chapter  91,  relating  to  farmland  preservation.  As  part  of  this  revision,  each  county  needed  to  update  their  existing  plans  to  incorporate  the  new  admin-­ istrative  rule.  The  main  purpose  of  the  Agriculture  and  Farmland  Preservation  Plan  is  to  allow  for  citizens  of  Polk  County  to  be  able  to  collect  farmland  preservation  tax  credits.  The  plan  will  also  be  a  guiding  document  for  decision  making. Polk  County  began  updating  this  plan  in  the  spring  of  2012  with  an  informational  meeting.  A  citi-­ zen  committee  was  developed  to  guide  this  process  and  provide  input.  In  addition  to  this  citizen  committee,  there  were  several  county  workshops  on  this  topic,  as  well  as  a  written  survey  distrib-­ uted  to  solicit  even  further  input  from  Polk  County  citizens. The  proposed  Polk  County  Agriculture  and  Farmland  Preservation  2014-­2023  Plan  (The  Pro-­ posed  Amended  Plan)  considers  and  discusses  trends  as  well  as  the  opinions  expressed  by  citi-­ zens  through  meetings  and  related  planning  documents.  The  Proposed  Amended  Plan  needed  to  identify  lands  suitable  for  preservation.  To  identify  these  lands,  a  system  was  developed  to  clas-­ sify  lands  in  the  county.  The  system  is  called  the  Land  Evaluation  Site  Assessment  tool.  This  tool  scores  lands  in  the  county  based  on  objective  criteria  including:  soils  capability  classes,  proximity  to  a  city/village,  total  number  of  acres  in  agricultural  use,  surrounding  property  land  use,  etc.  The  Proposed  Amended  Plan  incorporates  this  particular  site  assessment  tool  and  also  incorporates  new  maps,  created  from  this  information.  The  maps  simply  identify  what  properties  in  the  county  have  quality  soils  and  other  factors  that  make  it  more  suitable  for  continued  agricultural  use.  These  identified  properties  would  be  eligible  to  participate  in  the  State  of  Wisconsin  Farmland  Preservation  Program  through  avenues  of  that  program. The  Proposed  Amended  Plan  utilizes  certain  new  zoning  districting  that  is  certified  by  the  State  of  Wisconsin.  This  new  zoning  district,  called  â€œFarmland  Preservation  District,â€?  will  replace  the  exist-­ ing  â€œExclusive  Agriculture  Districtâ€?  in  Polk  County’s  zoning  ordinances.  Farming  and  forestry  are  two  types  of  economic  development  that  are  important  to  Polk  County,  but  unlike  most  other  forms  of  economic  development,  farming  and  forestry  are  dependent  on  significant  quantities  of  high  quality  lands.  The  Proposed  Amended  Plan  helps  address  this  fact  and  illuminates  the  opin-­ ions  of  the  citizens  of  Polk  County  in  those  regards. Designated  County  Employees  for  Additional  Information: Copies  of  the  proposed  Polk  County  Agriculture  and  Farmland  Preservation  2014-­2023  Plan;Íž  and  Comment  Forms  for  The  Proposed  Amended  Plan  are  available  for  public  review  in  the  offices  of  the  Polk  Land  Information  Office,  100  Polk  County  Plaza,  Suite  130,  Balsam  Lake,  Wisconsin,  and  the  Polk  County  Land  and  Water  Resources  Department,  100  Polk  County  Plaza,  Suite  120,  Balsam  Lake,  Wisconsin.  A  digital  copy  of  the  proposed  Polk  County  Agriculture  and  Farmland  Preservation  2014-­2023  Plan  and  an  electronic  comment  form  are  available  on  Polk  County’s  website  at  the  following  address: http://www.co.polk.wi.us/landwater/county%20draft%20plan%20page.asp In  accordance  with  s.  66.1001(4)(d)3.,  Wis.  Stats.,  additional  copies  of  the  proposed  amendment  to  the  plan  and  additional  information  concerning  the  proposed  amendment  to  the  plan  may  be  received  from  the  following  designated  county  employees: Eric  Wojchik Tim  Anderson Bob  Kazmierski Conservation  Planner County  Planner UW  Extension 100  Polk  County  Plaza 100  Polk  County  Plaza 100  Polk  County  Plaza Suite  120 Suite  130 Suite  190 Balsam  Lake,  WI  54810 Balsam  Lake,  WI  54810 Balsam  Lake,  WI  54810 715-­485-­8644 715-­485-­9225 715-­485-­8608 ericw@co.polk.wi.us tim.anderson@co.polk.wi.us bob.kazmierski@co.polk.wi.us . The  Land  Conservation  Committee  welcomes  written  and  verbal  comments  on  the  proposed  Polk  County  Agriculture  and  Farmland  Preservation  2014-­2023  Plan  from  now  until  the  public  hearing.  Please  submit  all  written  comments  by  Friday,  November  1,  2013,  to  the  designated  county  employees  noted  above  or  via  the  online  comment  form,  available  at: http://www.co.polk.wi.us/landwater/county%20draft%20plan%20page.asp Dated  this  2nd  day  of  October  2013 BY  ORDER  OF  THE  POLK  COUNTY  LAND  CONSERVATION  COMMITTEE 3 >5(?37 Dean  Johansen  Polk  County  Land  Conservation  Committee  Chair

*UHJRU\ - 6WRQH 7RZQ RI $QGHUVRQ DQG 0DUMRULH 6 <RXQJ &RWWDJH *URYH 0LQQ LVVXHG 6HSW 3DXO 0 5\DQ -U 7RZQ RI -DFNVRQ DQG 1RULWD 0 /XHGWNH 7RZQ RI :HEE /DNH LVVXHG 6HSW 0DUN - 3DFNDUG :HEVWHU DQG 7LDQQD - 6WHZDUW 6LUHQ LVVXHG 6HSW 0LFKDHO 5 +RHIV 7RZQ RI 'DQLHOV DQG $OLVRQ 5 :LOOLH %ORRPLQJWRQ 0LQQ LVVXHG 6HSW &RU\ 5 %DUQHWWH *UDQWVEXUJ DQG &RULQH 0 /HYHUV *UDQWVEXUJ LVVXHG 6HSW (Oct.  2,  9,  16) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY Ocwen  Loan  Servicing,  LLC  as  servicer  for  U.S.  Bank  National  Association,  as  Trustee  for  the  C-­Bass  Mortgage  Loan Asset-­Backed  Certificates,  Series  2006-­RP2 Plaintiff vs. DANIEL  VADNAIS,  et  al. Defendant(s) Case  No:  12  CV  111 NOTICE  OF  SHERIFF’S  SALE PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  by  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  foreclosure  entered  on  April  16,  2013,  in  the  amount  of  $88,299.13,  the  Sheriff  will  sell  the  described  premises  at  public  auction  as  follows: TIME:  October  31,  2013,  at  10:00  a.m. TERMS:  By  bidding  at  the  sher-­ iff  sale,  prospective  buyer  is  consenting  to  be  bound  by  the  following  terms: 1.)  10%  down  in  cash  or  mon-­ ey  order  at  the  time  of  sale;Íž  balance  due  within  10  days  of  confirmation  of  sale;Íž  fail-­ ure  to  pay  balance  due  will  result  in  forfeit  of  deposit  to  plaintiff. 2.)  Sold  â€œas  isâ€?  and  subject  to  all  legal  liens  and  encum-­ brances. 3.)  Plaintiff  opens  bidding  on  the  property,  either  in  person  or  via  fax  and  as  recited  by  the  sheriff  department  in  the  event  that  no  opening  bid  is  offered,  plaintiff  retains  the  right  to  request  the  sale  be  declared  as  invalid  as  the  sale  is  fatally  defective. PLACE:  Polk  County  Justice  Center  at  1005  W.  Main  Street,  Balsam  Lake,  Wiscon-­ sin. DESCRIPTION:  A  parcel  of  land  located  in  the  NE  1/4  of  SW 1/4  Section  11,  Township  32  North,  Range  15  West,  de-­ scribed  as  follows;Íž  Beginning  at  the  center  of  said  section  11,  thence  due  south  33  feet,  thence  due  west  33  feet  to  the  point  of  beginning  thence  due  west  507  feet  along  the  south  right  of  way  of  a  town  road,  thence  90  degrees  due  south  235  feet  thence  90  degrees  due  east  120  feet,  thence  90  degrees  due  south  705  feet,  thence  90  degrees  due  east  387  feet,  thence  90  degrees  due  north,  along  the  west  right  of  way  of  the  town  road  940  feet  to  the  point  of  beginning.  PROPERTY  ADDRESS:  156  45th  Avenue,  Clayton,  WI  54004. TAX  KEY  NO.:  018-­00231-­0000. Dated  this  28th  day  of  August,  2013. /s/Sheriff  Peter  M.  Johnson Polk  County  Sheriff Russell  J.  Karnes Blommer  Peterman,  S.C. State  Bar  No.  1054982 165  Bishops  Way,  Suite  100 Brookfield,  WI  53005 262-­790-­5719 Please  go  to  www.blommer-­ peterman.com  to  obtain  the  bid  for  this  sale.  Blommer  Peter-­ man,  S.C.,  is  the  creditor’s  at-­ torney  and  is  attempting  to  collect  a  debt  on  its  behalf.  Any  information  obtained  will  be  used  for  that  purpose.  2968756 >5(?37

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BONE LAKE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT Commissioners Meeting Georgetown Hall, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013, 9 a.m. Commissioners: Bob Murphy Chairman; Alex Chorewycz; Phil Foster Treasurer; Wayne Liepke - Secretary; Karen Engelbretson; Brian Masters, Polk County; Ron Ogren, Georgetown Twp.; Wayne Shirley-Ex-Officio, Bone Lake Twp. AGENDA: Call meeting to order Reading of minutes Treasurer’s report Review of Lake Management Plan Committee reports Old business New business Adjournment 3

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(Sept.  25,  Oct.  2,  9) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY Central  Bank, 2104  Hastings  Avenue Newport,  MN  55055, Plaintiff, vs. LaVerne  Anderson 302  5th  Street P.O.  Box  429 Centuria,  WI  54824, State  Farm  Mutual  Automobile Insurance  Company One  State  Farm  Plaza  Bloomington,  IL  54024, Nancy  L.  Bradley 108  Old  Courthouse  Dr.,  Apt.  #9 Balsam  Lake,  WI  54810, Bradley  Kobs 512  Minnesota  Avenue P.O.  Box  87 Centuria,  WI  54824 St.  Croix  Regional  Medical  Center,  Inc. 235  State  Street St.  Croix  Falls,  WI  54024, Defendants. SUMMONS Case  No.  13CV363 Code  No.  30404 Foreclosure  of  Mortgage Dollar  Amount  Greater  Than  $10,000 THE  STATE  OF  WISCONSIN: This  summons  is  directed  to  Defendant  Bradley  Kobs: You  are  hereby  notified  that  the  plaintiff  named  above  has  filed  a  lawsuit  or  other  legal  action  against  you. Within  forty  (40)  days  after  September  25,  2013,  you  must  respond  with  a  written  demand  for  a  copy  of  the  complaint.  The  demand  must  be  sent  or  deliv-­ ered  to  the  court,  whose  ad-­ dress  is  Clerk  of  Circuit  Court,  Polk  County  Justice  Center,  1005  West  Main  St.,  Ste.  300,  Balsam  Lake,  WI  54810,  and  the  plaintiff’s  attorney,  whose  address  is  Joseph  M.  Paiement,  Paiement  Law  Office,  LLC,  221  East  Myrtle  Street,  Stillwater,  MN  55082.  You  may  have  an  attorney  help  or  represent  you. If  you  do  not  demand  a  copy  of  the  complaint  within  forty  (40)  days,  the  court  may  grant  judg-­ ment  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  or  may  in  the  future,  and  may  also  be  enforced  by  gar-­ nishment  or  seizure  of  property. Dated  this  25th  day  of  Sep-­ tember,  2013. Central  Bank,  Plaintiff By: Joseph  M.  Paiement Attorney  for  Plaintiff >5(?37

School District of Siren

JOB VACANCY

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Part-Time Bus Monitor Riding morning and afternnon bus routes to maintain student behavior and safety. Qualifications: Must be 18 years or older and possess a High School Diploma. Must be able to pass a criminal background check. Application: THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. If interested, please submit a district application, listing qualifications, work history and references to: Scott Johnson District Administratoir Siren School District 24022 4th Avenue Siren, WI 54872 Applications are available in the District Office of the Siren School or on the employment page of our website: www.siren.k12.wi.us.

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(Sept.  25,  Oct.  2,  9) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT BRANCH  1 POLK  COUNTY BREMER  BANK  N.A. 8555  Eagle  Point  Blvd. P.O.  Box  1000 Lake  Elmo,  MN  55042, Plaintiff, vs. BRUCE  C.  DAHLBERG 1627  S.  White  Ash  Lane PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  Balsam  Lake,  WI  54810,  and by  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  WESTCONSIN  CREDIT  UNION foreclosure  entered  on  July  11,  P.O.  Box  160 2013,  in  the  amount  of  Menomonie,  WI  534751 Defendant(s) $100,809.83,  the  Sheriff  will  sell  the  described  premises  at  public  Case  No:  12  CV  367 auction  as  follows: NOTICE  OF  SHERIFF’S  SALE TIME:  October  31,  2013,  at  Foreclosure  of  Mortgage 10:00  a.m. Code:  30404 TERMS:  By  bidding  at  the  sher-­ By  virtue  of  and  pursuant  to  a  iff  sale,  prospective  buyer  is  of  Foreclosure  consenting  to  be  bound  by  the  Judgment  entered  in  the  above-­entitled  following  terms: 1.)  10%  down  in  cash  or  action  on  July  11,  2012,  I  will  money  order  at  the  time  of  sell  at  public  auction  at  the  Polk  sale;Íž  balance  due  within  10  County  Justice  Center  in  the  days  of  confirmation  of  sale;Íž  Village  of  Balsam  Lake,  in  said  failure  to  pay  balance  due  County,  on  November  12,  2013,  will  result  in  forfeit  of  deposit  at  10:00  o’clock  a.m.,  all  of  the  following-­described  mortgaged  to  plaintiff. 2.)  Sold  â€œas  isâ€?  and  subject  to  premises,  to-­wit: Lot  48,  Plat  of  White  Ash  Park,  all  legal  liens  and  encum-­ according  to  the  official  plat  brances. thereof  on  file  and  of  record  in  3.)  Plaintiff  opens  bidding  on  the  Office  of  Register  of  Deeds  the  property,  either  in  person  in  and  for  Polk  County,  or  via  fax  and  as  recited  by  Wisconsin,  located  in  Section  the  sheriff  department  in  the  11,  Township  34  North,  Range  event  that  no  opening  bid  is  16  West. offered,  plaintiff  retains  the  right  to  request  the  sale  be  Parcel  No.:  004-­01158-­0000 declared  as  invalid  as  the  The  above  property  is  located  sale  is  fatally  defective. at  1627  S.  White  Ash  Lane,  PLACE:  Polk  County  Justice  Balsam  Lake,  WI  54810. Center  at  1005  W.  Main  TERMS: Street,  Balsam  Lake,  Wis. 1.  10%  cash  or  certified  check  DESCRIPTION:  Lot  5  and  6,  down  payment  at  time  of  Except  the  Southwesterly  50  sale,  balance  upon  confir-­ feet  thereof,  Block  15,  Original  mation  by  Court. Plat  of  the  Village  of  Clear  2.  Sale  is  subject  to  all  unpaid  Lake,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin.  real  estate  taxes  and  special  assessments. PROPERTY  ADDRESS:  205  3.  Purchaser  shall  pay  any  2nd  Street,  Clear  Lake,  WI  Wisconsin  real  estate  trans-­ 54005. fer  fee. TAX  KEY  NO.:  113-­00102-­0000. 4.  Property  is  being  sold  on  an  Dated  this  28th  day  of  August,  â€œas  isâ€?  basis  without  warran-­ 2013. ties  or  representatives  of  any  kind. /s/Sheriff  Peter  M.  Johnson 5.  Purchaser  shall  be  respon-­ Polk  County  Sheriff sible  for  obtaining  posses-­ Stephen  A.  Smith sion  of  property. Blommer  Peterman,  S.C. Dated  at  Balsam  Lake,  Wis-­ State  Bar  No.  1090098 consin,  this  20th  day  of  Septem-­ 165  Bishops  Way,  Suite  100 ber,  2013. Brookfield,  WI  53005 262-­790-­5719 /s/Peter  M.  Johnson,  Sheriff Please  go  to  www.blommer-­ Polk  County,  Wisconsin peterman.com  to  obtain  the  bid  SCHOFIELD,  HIGLEY  &  for  this  sale.  Blommer  Peter-­ MAYER,  S.C. man,  S.C.,  is  the  creditor’s  at-­ Attorneys  for  Plaintiff torney  and  is  attempting  to  Bay  View  Offices,  Suite  #100 collect  a  debt  on  its  behalf.  Any  700  Wolske  Bay  Road information  obtained  will  be  Menomonie,  WI  54751 used  for  that  purpose.  2969167 715-­235-­3939 >5(?37 >5(?37

(Oct.  2,  9,  16) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY AnchorBank,  FSB Plaintiff  vs. ARTHUR  O.  GROTH,  et  al. Defendant(s) Case  No:   12  CV  614 NOTICE  OF  SHERIFF’S  SALE PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  by  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  foreclosure  entered  on  April  9,  2013,  in  the  amount  of  $77,930.39,  the  Sheriff  will  sell  the  described  premises  at  public  auction  as  follows: TIME:  October  31,  2013,  at  10:00  a.m. TERMS:  By  bidding  at  the  sher-­ iff  sale,  prospective  buyer  is  consenting  to  be  bound  by  the  following  terms: 1.)  10%  down  in  cash  or  money  order  at  the  time  of  sale;Íž  balance  due  within  10  days  of  confirmation  of  sale;Íž  failure  to  pay  balance  due  will  result  in  forfeit  of  deposit  to  plaintiff. 2.)  Sold  â€œas  isâ€?  and  subject  to  all  legal  liens  and  encum-­ brances. 3.)  Plaintiff  opens  bidding  on  the  property,  either  in  person  or  via  fax  and  as  recited  by  the  sheriff  department  in  the  event  that  no  opening  bid  is  offered,  plaintiff  retains  the  right  to  request  the  sale  be  declared  as  invalid  as  the  sale  is  fatally  defective. If  the  sale  is  set  aside  for  any  reason,  the  Purchaser  at  the  sale  shall  be  entitled  only  to  a  return  of  the  deposit  paid.  The  Purchaser  shall  have  no  fur-­ ther  recourse  against  the  Mortgagor,  the  Mortgagee  or  the  Mortgagee’s  attorney. PLACE:  Polk  County  Justice  Center  at  1005  W.  Main  Street,  Balsam  Lake,  Wis. DESCRIPTION:  Lot  21  of  the  plat  of  Sylvester’s  Edgewater  Park,  located  in  the  Southeast  1/4  of  the  Northwest  1/4  and  Southwest  1/4  of  Northeast 1/4,  Section  33,  Township  33  North,  Range  16  West,  City  of  Amery,  Polk  County,  Wiscon-­ sin,  according  to  the  official  plat  thereof  on  file  in  the  office  of  the  Register  of  Deeds  for  Polk  County,  Wisconsin.  PROPERTY  ADDRESS:  249  Montgomery  Street,  Amery,  WI  54001-­0478. TAX  KEY  NO.:  201-­00738-­0000. Dated  this  28th  day  of  August,  2013. /s/Sheriff  Peter  M.  Johnson Polk  County  Sheriff Chaz  M.  Rodriguez Blommer  Peterman,  S.C. State  Bar  No.  1063071 165  Bishops  Way,  Suite  100 Brookfield,  WI  53005 262-­790-­5719 Please  go  to  www.blommer-­ peterman.com  to  obtain  the  bid  for  this  sale.  Blommer  Peter-­ man,  S.C.,  is  the  creditor’s  at-­ torney  and  is  attempting  to  collect  a  debt  on  its  behalf.   Any  information  obtained  will  be  used  for  that  purpose.  2969308 >5(?37

(Oct.  2,  9,  16) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY OneWest  Bank,  FSB Plaintiff vs. ESTATE  OF  DELORES  E.  DODGE,  et  al. Defendant(s) Case  No:   13  CV  132 NOTICE  OF  SHERIFF’S  SALE

(Oct.  2,  9,  16) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY Royal  Credit  Union, a  Wisconsin  state  chartered  credit  union, 200  Riverfront  Terrace Eau  Claire,  Wisconsin  54703, Plaintiff, vs. Donna  M.  Mabry 511  Butternut  Avenue  East Luck,  Wisconsin  54853, Polk  County,  Wisconsin 100  Polk  County  Plaza Balsam  Lake,  Wisconsin  54810, Jeffrey  R.  Kohler W7165  Luther  Road Spooner,  Wisconsin  54801, Paul  A.  Hauge,  D.D.S.,  Ltd., a  Wisconsin  corporation 601  State  Road  35 P.O.  Box  459 Centuria,  Wisconsin  54824, Amery  Regional  Medical  Center,  Inc. a  Wisconsin  corporation 265  Griffin  Street  East Amery,  Wisconsin  54001, John  Doe,  Mary  Roe,  and  XYZ  corporation, Defendants. Case  Type:  30404 Case  No.  13CV70 NOTICE  OF FORECLOSURE  SALE PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE,  that  by  virtue  of  that  certain  Findings  of  Fact,  Conclusions  of  Law,  Order  for  Judgment,  and  Judg-­ ment  entered  and  filed  in  the  above-­entitled  action  on  April  26,  2013,  the  Sheriff  of  Polk  County,  Wisconsin,  will  sell  the  following  described  real  property  at  public  auction  as  follows: DATE/TIME:  October  31,  2013,  at  10:00  a.m. TERMS:  10%  of  successful  bid  must  be  paid  to  Sheriff  at  sale  in  certified  funds,  with  the  bal-­ ance  due  and  owing  on  the  date  of  confirmation  of  the  sale  by  the  Court. PLACE:  Lobby  of  the  Polk  County  Justice  Center,  1005  West  Main  Street,  Balsam  Lake,  WI  54810. LEGAL  DESCRIPTION:  LOTS  11  AND  12,  BLOCK  6,  PLAT  OF  LUCK,  IN  THE  VILLAGE  OF  LUCK,  LOCATED  IN  SOUTHWEST  QUARTER  OF  SOUTHEAST  QUARTER  (SW  1/4  OF  SE  1/4),  SECTION  28,  TOWNSHIP  36  NORTH,  RANGE  17  WEST,  POLK  COUNTY,  WISCONSIN. (FOR  INFORMATIONAL  PUR-­ POSES  ONLY:  Plaintiff  be-­ lieves  that  the  property  address  is  511  Butternut  Ave-­ nue  East,  Luck,  Wisconsin). Dated:  September  3,  2013. Peter  Johnson Sheriff  of  Polk  County,  Wisconsin THIS  INSTRUMENT  WAS  DRAFTED  BY: ANASTASI  JELLUM,  P.A. 14985  60th  Street  North Stillwater,  MN  55082 (651)  439-­2951 Garth  G.  Gavenda/#16606 >5(?37

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BOARD  MEETINGS SIREN  SANITARY  DISTRICT SIREN  TOWNSHIP  BOARD  MEETING The  meeting  for  the  Siren  Sanitary  District  will  be  held  on  October  10,  2013,  at  the  Siren  Town  Hall  at  6:30  p.m.  Imme-­ diately  following  the  Sanitary  District  Board  Meeting  the  Siren  Town  Board  Meeting  will  be  held  at  approximately  6:45  p.m.  If  you  wish  to  be  on  the  agendas,  please  call  Mary  Hunter,  Clerk. Mary  Hunter,  Clerk 715-­349-­5119 3 >5(?37

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TOWN OF LUCK BOARD MEETING Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013 7 p.m., Town Hall Agenda 1. Reading Of The Minutes 2. Treasurer’s Report 3. Review And Pay Bills 4. Patrolman’s Report Any additional Agenda will be posted in the Luck Town Hall and Clerk’s Office. Lloyd Nelson, Clerk 3 (Oct.  2,  9,  16) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY IN  THE  MATTER  OF  THE  ESTATE  OF JUNE  C.  HASKIN Notice  To  Creditors (Informal  Administration) Case  No.  13-­PR-­74 PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE: 1.  An  application  for  informal  administration  was  filed. 2.  The  decedent,  with  date  of  birth  June  8,  1929,  and  date  of  death  July  29,  2013,  was  domi-­ ciled  in  Polk  County,  State  of  Wisconsin,  with  a  mailing  address  of  2102  210th  Avenue,  Centuria,  WI  54824. 3.  All  interested  persons  waived  notice. 4.  The  deadline  for  filing  a  claim  against  the  decedent’s  estate  is  December  30,  2013. 5.  A  claim  may  be  filed  at  the  Register  in  Probate,  Polk  County  Courthouse,  1005  West  Main  St.,  Balsam  Lake,  Wis-­ consin,  Room  500. Jenell  L.  Anderson Probate  Registrar September  20,  2013 Steven  J.  Swanson Attorney  at  Law P.O.  Box  609 St.  Croix  Falls,  WI  54024 715-­483-­3787 >5(?37 Bar  No.  1003029

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(Oct.  2,  9,  16) STATE  OF  WISCONSIN CIRCUIT  COURT POLK  COUNTY Ocwen  Loan  Servicing,  LLC  as  servicer  for  U.S.  Bank  National  Association,  as  Successor  Trustee,  to  Bank  of  America,  National  Association  as  successor  by  merger  to  LaSalle  Bank  National  Association,  as  Trustee,  for  Ownit  Mortgage  Loan  Trust,  Ownit  Mortgage  Loan  Asset  Backed  Certificates,  Series  2006-­6 Plaintiff vs. JAN.  M.  GUSEK,  et  al. Defendant(s) Case  No:  12  CV  202 NOTICE  OF  SHERIFF’S  SALE PLEASE  TAKE  NOTICE  that  by  virtue  of  a  judgment  of  fore-­ closure  entered  on  May  30,  2012,  in  the  amount  of  $124,969.39,  the  Sheriff  will  sell  the  described  premises  at  public  auction  as  follows: TIME:  October  31,  2013,  at  10:00  a.m. TERMS:  By  bidding  at  the  sher-­ iff  sale,  prospective  buyer  is  consenting  to  be  bound  by  the  following  terms: 1.)  10%  down  in  cash  or  money  order  at  the  time  of  sale;Íž  balance  due  within  10  days  of  confirmation  of  sale;Íž  failure  to  pay  balance  due  will  result  in  forfeit  of  deposit  to  plaintiff. 2.)  Sold  â€œas  isâ€?  and  subject  to  all  legal  liens  and  encum-­ brances. 3.)  Plaintiff  opens  bidding  on  the  property,  either  in  person  or  via  fax  and  as  recited  by  the  sheriff’s  department  in  the  event  that  no  opening  bid  is  offered,  plaintiff  retains  the  right  to  request  the  sale  be  declared  as  invalid  as  the  sale  is  fatally  defective. PLACE:  Polk  County  Justice  Center  at  1005  W.  Main  Street,  Balsam  Lake,  Wis. DESCRIPTION:  Parcel  1:  Lots  13  and  14,  Block  46,  Original  Plat  of  the  City  of  St.  Croix  Falls,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin. Parcel  2:  Lot  30,  Block  53,  First  Addition  to  the  City  of  St.  Croix  Falls,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin.  Together  with  that  portion  of  vacated  Massachu-­ setts  Street  lying  between  Lot  30,  Block  53,  First  Addition  to  the  City  of  St.  Croix  Falls,  and Lot  13  Block  46  Original  Plat of  the  City  of  St.  Croix  Falls,  Polk  County,  Wisconsin,  as  per  Resolution  No.  01-­22  recorded  October  15,  2001,  in Volume  892  on  Page  763  as Document  No.  620825.  PROPERTY  ADDRESS:  344  North  Adams  Street,  Saint  Croix  Falls,  WI  54024. TAX  KEY  NO.:  281-­00767-­0000  &  281-­00094-­0000. Dated  this  28th  day  of  Sep-­ tember,  2013. /s/Sheriff  Peter  M.  Johnson Polk  County  Sheriff Alyssa  A.  Johnson Blommer  Peterman,  S.C. State  Bar  No.  1086085 165  Bishops  Way,  Suite  100 Brookfield,  WI  53005 262-­790-­5719 Please  go  to  www.blommer-­ peterman.com  to  obtain  the  bid  for  this  sale.  Blommer  Peter-­ man,  S.C.,  is  the  creditor’s  attor-­ ney  and  is  attempting  to  collect  a  debt  on  its  behalf.  Any  infor-­ mation  obtained  will  be  used  for  that  purpose.  2968560 >5(?37

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Luck resident’s bone-marrow donation saves life of a stranger

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer LUCK – Who knew that the simple swab of the inside of a cheek could one day save a life. Ross Petersen of Luck hadn’t really thought of it much. When he enlisted as a Marine and headed off to boot camp in 2009, they swabbed the inside of his cheek for a DNA sample and asked if he’d be interested in putting it onto the Department of Defense Marrow Donor Program. He said yes without hesitation, and in the fall of 2011, when Petersen was stationed in Okinawa, Japan, he received an email from the DOD, informing him that he was a perfect match to someone who was in need of a bonemarrow transplant. “It was automatically yes, because my Ă€UVW WKRXJKW DV VHOĂ€VK DV LW VRXQGV ÂŤ , wasn’t thinking, ‘I get to help somebody,’ I was thinking, ‘I get a week off of work,’â€? Petersen said. But at no point did he believe he’d ever say no to the opportunity. “When they were talking to me, they said it was completely optional. I just kept thinking, ‘Why wouldn’t I?’â€? $IWHU Ă€OOLQJ RXW VRPH SDSHUZRUN DQG receiving his itinerary, Petersen learned that he’d also be able to bring another person with him, so he and his mother, Kelly, ZHUH Ă RZQ WR :DVKLQJWRQ ' & FRXUWHV\ of the DOD Marrow Donor Program, and Petersen went through the donation process at the Lombardi Cancer Center at Georgetown University. For most of the weeklong process, Petersen said he and his mother acted more like tourists, seeing the sights and eating the local food, due in part to how easy the process of donating was. As part of the bone-marrow donation process, the mother and son would arrive each morning at the cancer center, and be out in less than an hour. Contrary to what many believe, Petersen said donating bone marrow was a painless process. “They give you a shot in each tricep, and you’re done for the day. You just go out and be a tourist,â€? he said. “It’s completely painless. The drug increases marrow production in your bones so it leaks out into your blood, giving you thicker blood. And it just kind of makes your joints hurt a little.â€? Petersen had a nonsurgical procedure known as a PBSC donation, which stands for peripheral blood stem cells. The shots Petersen referred to are a drug called Filgrastim, and are given once each day for Ă€YH FRQVHFXWLYH GD\V 7KHQ RQ WKH VL[WK day, Petersen was hooked to a pumplike PDFKLQH GHVLJQHG WR H[WUDFW EORRG IURP one of his arms. The machine then separates blood-forming cells and puts the rest back into Petersen’s body through the opposite arm. “They’re not taking bone marrow from me. They’re taking my stem cells, sort of. They’re undeveloped bone marrow,â€? Petersen said, adding that the process on the VL[WK GD\ WRRN XS WR HLJKW KRXUV )RU WKH

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his sanity in the midst of all this estrogen? Fishing and hunting and tinkering on who-knows-what in his pole shed. But I don’t think he would ever wish his life were different, or that God would have blessed him with sons instead of daughters – I know because he always tells me I’m one of his top four favorite daughters. But instead, I think he has learned over the years to roll with the punches and let life happen as it happens. Growing up, my dad was known as the “intimidatorâ€? to any of the boys we brought home. Using few words, a few grunts and crossed arms, and a little WRR Ă€UP RI D KDQGVKDNH DQ\ ER\IULHQGV RU Ă LQJV KLV IRXU GDXJKWHUV EURXJKW home were instantly scared. Looking back now, I think if I was a father with four beautiful daughters, I would be the

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going on in our own heads. It is in this spirit that I share what many of my colleagues Chris Wondra and I believe is a disturbing trend. We believe that the modern student is less able to hold his focus, less able to pay DWWHQWLRQ IRU H[tended periods of time and more easily distractible than ever before. Apparently, we aren’t alone. A recent article in the New York Times titled, “Technology Changing How Students Learn, Teachers Say,â€? shares the results from two independent surveys, concluding, “There is a widespread belief among teachers that students constant use of digital technology is hampering their attention spans and ability to persevere in the face of challenging tasks.â€? The surveys were conducted by the Pew Research Center and Common 6HQVH 0HGLD D QRQSURĂ€W RUJDQL]DWLRQ that advises parents on media use by

children. The Common Sense Survey was conducted by Vicky Rideout, a researcher who had previously shown that children ages 8 to 18 now spend on average twice as much time in front of screens each year as they spend in school. Nearly 90 percent of the 3,147 teachers surveyed said that digital technologies were creating “an easily distracted generation with short attention spans.â€? The New York Times reported that of the 685 teachers surveyed in the Common Sense project, 71 percent said they thought technology was hurting attention span “somewhatâ€? or “a lot.â€? About 60 percent said it hindered students ability to write and communicate face-to-face, and almost half said it hurt critical thinking and their ability to do homework. Also interesting was the fact that both younger and older teachers felt the same way about the impact of technology on their students ability to direct and control attention. There has always been an aspect of teaching that is entertainment. It is true that good teachers know how to be good entertainers. Good teachers know how to get students attention, hold it and make learning fun along the way. They might be great storytellers, or they may use technology to make OHDUQLQJ G\QDPLF DQG Ă H[LEOH RU WKH\

might use creative and interesting assignments. The caveat here is that while they understand how to make learning entertaining, great teachers also understand that they should not always make learning easy. We know that the most successful among us are not the ones for whom everything came easily. The most successful among us are those that have learned to overcome adversity. Successful people know what to do with a challenge. They also know what to do with failure. The argument that the New York Times makes is that students have grown so accustomed to using technology to get quick and easy answers that they are more likely to give up when solutions elude them. There’s no question that video games, the Internet and smartphones can be fun and entertaining. The question parents and teachers need to ask is: Can we create a balanced media diet that VWLPXODWHV JURZWK ZLWKRXW VDFULÀFLQJ D willingness to persevere? Founder of WeTeachWeLearn.org, Chris Wondra is just another Wisconsin public schoolteacher. Find We Teach We Learn on Facebook and Twitter for daily tips on getting the most out of your brain. Email Wondra at: mrwondra@weteachwelearn.org.

spray the bull thoroughly. An hour later Dad came up from the corral and asked, “What’s wrong with the new bull?� Junior allowed he had put oil on him, just like they’d been ordered, then added that it was diesel. 7KH\ DOO ZHQW GRZQ WR H[DPLQH WKH bull, and he looked like he had been rained on with black molasses! The poor bull was breathing in gasps and was weaving. “We got to get that off him!� said Dad, alarmed. The boys led the bull over to the spigot, got buckets and a hose and, as Dad watched, they began the bull wash. Mom had a bottle of Dawn dish soap. They hosed and scrubbed and rubbed and sprayed for an hour until the bull began to recover,

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for a variety of uses; on the gravel drive, painting corrals, warts or cat repulser. He told the boys to “oil him down.â€? -XQLRU WKH ROGHU EURWKHU FRXOGQ¡W Ă€QG any motor oil, they’d used it up on an ol’ pony treating him for thrush. Looking around for a medical substitute, he laid eyes on the big diesel tank. He reasoned that diesel is an oil, or a product of oil, and thus, would be as good as used motor oil for louse treatment. He instructed his younger brother to pour a pint into their hand sprayer and

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The Town of Dairyland has generously leased 14 acres on the Radigan Flowage in order to build campsites, an RV park, individual cabins and a multipurpose lodge for veterans, active military personnel and their families. This project is still in the early stages of development. Your donations will help make this vision a reality for veterans and their families. Donations will also be accepted at WestConsin Credit Union in the name of Dairyland Outdoor Veteran Retreat Fund. – submitted

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Beginner Beef Pasture Walk to be held in Shell Lake SHELL LAKE — The NW Wisconsin Graziers NetZRUN DQG 8: ([WHQVLRQ LQYLWH \RX WR D %HJLQQHU %HHI Pasture Walk at KALEBs Farm west of Shell Lake in Washburn County, owned by Kent and Bernadette Wabrowetz. The walk is planned for Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m.- noon. This pasture walk is a unique opportunity to see a step-by-step approach to building a hobby farm beef operation using grazing planning, mentoring, custom-raised cattle, and minimal investment. The farm contains 80 acres of gently rolling grassy ÀHOGV DQG ZRRGV 7KH :DEURZHW]HV FXVWRP JUD]H D half-dozen stocker Angus steers and heifers for Lynn Johnson of Turtle Lake. The current 12 acres of grazing ZLOO EH H[SDQGHG WR DFUHV QH[W \HDU 7KH DGYDQWDJHV of custom grazing stockers are to start small, not having to own the animals, not having them in the winter, not KDYLQJ WR EX\ IHHG DQG JHWWLQJ DJULFXOWXUDO WD[ EUHDNV The Wabrowetzes plan to own beef animals in the future. They have used soil testing, lime and potash to build up the soil. They have added fencing and water lines, and a makeshift cattle-handling facility. In the past, the Wabrowtzes ran a bulk food store DQG VROG /DEUDGRU GRJV &KULVWPDV ZUHDWKV DQG ÀVKLQJ worms. Kent worked 28 years for Natural Resources Conservation Service as a civil engineering technician. He served in the Army and National Guard, and did a tour in Iraq in 2004. Bernadette currently works as a dental assistant. Both have associate degrees in conservation technology and worked in conservation positions in Montana before moving back to Wisconsin. The address is N3598 CTH O, up the road from Home-

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Donald Ruble, band instructor at Frederic, announced the high school band would perform at the Ă€UVW KRPH IRRWEDOO JDPH RI WKH VHDVRQ 6HSW GXULQJ halftime. The show would be repeated at Frederic’s homecoming game Oct. 11. Band members had to memorize 11 songs and precision marching maneuvers, and the early show would be good practice.–LaVerne Anderson, a close friend of the Kermit Larsons, ORVW KLV ULJKW KDQG LQ D Ă€HOG FKRSSHU ZKLOH KHOSLQJ WKH /DUVRQV Ă€OO VLOR ²)LQGHU¡V +RPHZRRG 5HVRUW RQ Round Lake west of Frederic was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Buck of Indianapolis, Ind.–Patsy Lou Dueholm and Wayne Shirley were married at the West Denmark church on Aug. 31.–Lois Lindberg and David Edaburn were married Aug. 24 at Zion Lutheran Church of Trade Lake.–Judith Ash and Gerald Fries were married Sept. 7 at St. Dominic’s.–JoLouise Akermark and Jerry McNally were married Aug. 31 at Zion Lutheran, Trade Lake.–Marlys Johnson and Dale Johnson were married Sept. 14 at First Methodist in Spooner.–Patricia Rigby and David Adamietz were married Aug. 31 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Webster.–Warren P. Knowles, New Richmond, announced his candidacy for governor.–1930s Olympic runner Glenn Cunningham was scheduled to speak at Frederic High School on the evening of Oct. 23. His topic, What Makes a Champion?

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Frederic’s homecoming king and queen were Roseanne Norman and Bill Route, with their crowns passed to them by the previous year’s royalty, Dana Anderson and Scott Wondra. Jay Bennett and Scott Knuf were crown bearers, and Kara Koepple carried WKH TXHHQ¡V Ă RZHUV 7KH JDPH GLGQ¡W JR VR ZHOO DV Amery won, 37-0.–Burnett Dairy Co-op announced SODQV IRU D [ IRRW FHPHQW EORFN DGGLWLRQ WR WKHLU FKHHVH SODQW :KHQ Ă€QLVKHG WKH GDLU\ ZRXOG PRYH their butter-making operation from Atlas to the Alpha plant.–Luck Schools announced they had settled with NUE on the new teachers contract, and base pay for teachers would be increased from $7,300 to $7,450. In a related story, negotiations had reached an impasse in the Clear Lake School District and teachers were on strike.–Mrs. Herbert Suckut of Rt. 1 Deer Park was working in her kitchen when a robber with a stocking over his head and armed with a screwdriver came in, demanding money and liquor. She made no move to comply, but since she had been holding a large kitchen knife at the time of his intrusion, she threw it at him, VWULNLQJ KLP LQ WKH WKLJK DQG KH Ă HG 7KDW JX\ SLFNHG the wrong victim!–Erickson’s broke ground for a new store in Milltown, closer to Hwy. 35, in the area of the former Rosie’s Cabins and Tretsven Auto Body Shop.– The Tom Prin Trio would be performing at Amery. Prin was a former Frederic High School music instructor and his father, Toby Prin, had been music director for WCCO Radio.

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William Ennis and his 15-year-old daughter Michelle were doing their Sunday morning paper route when William swerved to miss a deer and hit a tree. William was treated for his injuries and released, but Michelle was taken to a Twin City hospital for surgery and was paralyzed from the chest down.–Luck’s new homecoming king was Eugene Wynn, and Jill Nichols was chosen as queen.–Frederic’s homecoming royalty included King Jeramy Olson and Queen Heather Bosak.–The homecoming royalty at Siren was King Jeremy Magnuson and Queen Carrie Fallstrom.–Budget cuts threatened to eliminate the position of UW([WHQVLRQ KRPH HFRQRPLVW LQ %XUQHWW &RXQW\ ²$ 'UDIW Horse Day was held on the Robert Blomgren farm near Grantsburg as part of the 14th-annual Minnesota Draft Horse Field Day.–A bulldozer being used for a street and utility project in Milltown struck a gas line, and UHVLGHQWV IURP DSSUR[LPDWHO\ VL[ EORFNV RI WKH YLOODJH were evacuated until the pipe was repaired.–The InterCounty Cooperative Publishing Association celebrated LWV WK \HDU ZLWK DQ RSHQ KRXVH DW WKH /HDGHU RIĂ€FH LQ Frederic.–Vern C. Johnson, 78, died when his clothing became caught in an auger drive shaft at his Town of *DUĂ€HOG IDUP ²7KH %XUQHWW &RXQW\ 0RRVH /RGJH KHOG an open house for the 13th anniversary of the lodge, a mortgage-burning ceremony and a ground-breaking ceremony for a new addition, all in one event on Sept. 12.

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%RRNV %HIRUH .LQGHUJDUWHQ The Frederic Library has launched the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program, and all families with children who have not started 5-year-old kindergarten can join. Caregivers will keep track of the books they read to their children and for every 100 books read, children will get stickers and record their progress on a wall mural at the library. When 1,000 books are reached the children ZLOO UHFHLYH FHUWLÀFDWHV OLEUDU\ EDJV DQG WKHLU SLFWXUHV will be added to the Wall of Fame. If this project sounds daunting, remember that reading just one book a day to a child will complete the program in three years. Join the fun and start reading! :HGQHVGD\ PRUQLQJ VWRU\ WLPH IRU SUHVFKRROHUV Story time runs Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m., with activities for preschoolers and their caregivers. No registration necessary – drop in whenever you can come. 7KHVH LWHPV VKRXOG EH LQ \RXU OLEUDU\ EDJ Each time you plan to visit the library, pack your li-

St. Croix Falls Public Library &DNH 'DQFLQJ )XQ ,W V RXU QG ELUWKGD\ FHOHEUDWLRQ Library dance party on the plaza Friday, Oct. 4, at 7 p.m. Join us for a library dance party on the plaza. 'D\WLPH WULFN RU WUHDWLQJ IRU SUHVFKRROHUV DQG WKHLU IDPLOLHV The daytime trick-or-treating for preschoolers and their families will be held post story time on Wednesday, Oct. 30. This event is sponsored by the chamber of FRPPHUFH 6W &URL[ )DOOV 7D\ORUV )DOOV DQG WKH 6&)3/ 6&)3/ $IWHU 6FKRRO +DOORZHHQ %DVK The SCFPL After-School Halloween Bash will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 4 p.m., ages 8-plus or bring a caregiver. &HOHEUDWH 1DWLRQDO )ULHQGV RI WKH /LEUDU\ ZHHN This October by becoming a Friend of the SCFPL Sunday, Oct. 20 – 26. %RRNV % .LQGHUJDUWHQ Beginning in November at the SCFPL. 1,000 Books B4 challenges families with young children to read together every day. Watch for more information or ask us at the library. 6FKRRO V RXW The SCFPL’s after-school club boasts computers, activities, friends and fun. It is held Wednesdays during the school year, 3:30 – 5 p.m. Kids 8 and under must bring a friendly adult. Free tutoring for all levels, K-12, available. Registration for tutoring required. &KHVV IRU DGXOWV NLGV DQG IDPLOLHV Come to learn, come to teach, bring a chess set if you have one. All levels and ages welcome, on the second and fourth Mondays at 4:30 p.m. 3RNHPRQ WUDLQHUV XQLWH Learn or play the Pokemon Trading Card Game. Bring your own cards or borrow from us. Third Thursdays at 4 p.m.

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$QG WKLV LV ZKHUH \RX JHW \RXU OLEUDU\ EDJ The Friends of the Frederic Library are offering sturdy library totes and cool baseball caps, all sporting the library logo. Stop in soon for the best choice of colors. Your purchases support the programs of the library. &RPSXWHU FRQFHUQV" *L]PR TXHVWLRQV" Bring in your technology questions and we will help \RX ÀQG WKH DQVZHUV :H FDQ DOVR VKRZ \RX KRZ WR download free eBooks. If you have questions about terminology, Internet, email, Facebook, or anything else computer-related, talk to us. )UHH ZLUHOHVV DW WKH OLEUDU\ Wireless is available 24/7 inside (and outside) of the library. +RZ WR NQRZ ZKDW ZH NQRZ Find us on Facebook at Frederic Public Library. Our web site is www.fredericlibrary.org. Email us at library@ fredericlibrary.org. Frederic Public Library, 127 Oak Street West. 715-327-4979. Hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Story time for preschoolers is held every Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m.

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:LOOLDP .HQW .UXHJHU William Kent Krueger is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 12, at 11 a.m. 3UHVFKRRO VWRU\ WLPH Raised in the Cascade Mountains of Oregon, Krueger Songs, stories, art and fun every Wednesday at 10:30 EULHĂ \ DWWHQGHG 6WDQIRUG 8QLYHUVLW\ EHIRUH EHLQJ NLFNHG a.m. out for radical activities. After that, he logged timber, worked construction, tried his hand at freelance journal&KHFN RXW WKH ZHEVLWH It has up-to-date information on what’s happening at ism and eventually ended up researching child develthe library and other useful library tools you can use at opment at the University of Minnesota. He currently makes his living as a full-time author. He’s been marhome, VWFURL[IDOOVOLEUDU\ RUJ. Look for us on Facebook. ried for over 35 years to a marvelous woman who is an attorney. He makes his home in St. Paul, a city he dearly +RXUV FRQWDFW The library is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday loves. Krueger writes a mystery series set in the north woods WKURXJK )ULGD\ DQG QHZ H[WHQGHG 6DWXUGD\ KRXUV a.m. to 3 p.m. Phone: 715-483-1777. Email: VFĂ LEUDU\# of Minnesota. His protagonist is Cork O’Connor, the IRUPHU VKHULII RI 7DPDUDFN &RXQW\ DQG D PDQ RI PL[HG VWFURL[IDOOVOLEUDU\ RUJ. Online: VWFURL[IDOOVOLEUDU\ RUJ. heritage—part Irish and part Ojibwe. His work has received a number of awards, including the Minnesota Book Award, the Loft-McKnight Fiction Award, the Anthony Award, the Barry Award and the Friends of American Writers Prize. “Northwest Angleâ€? (2011) and “Trickster’s Pointâ€? (2012) were New York Times bestsellers. A stand-alone novel, “Ordinary Grace,â€? was released in March 2013 and also became a New York Times bestFundraising committee meeting dates, events, building seller. The 13th book in the Cork O’Connor series, “Tamand fundraising progress are updated there frequently. arack County,â€? is scheduled for release in August 2013. If you would like to volunteer or donate, please email The event will be held at the Legion building in Pine mplbuilding@gmail.com or call the library. Park. All are welcome.

Milltown Public Library 8SFRPLQJ HYHQWV 3XPSNLQ )HVW DFWLYLW\ The Pumpkin Fest activity will be held Tuesday, Oct. 8, during Create and Connect at 6 p.m., bring your creativity. Pumpkin Fest is Saturday, Oct. 12, at Bering Park, sponsored by the Milltown Community Club. 2QJRLQJ HYHQWV &RPSXWHU EDVLFV Open lab for beginners is available on Mondays at 1 and 2 p.m. Sign up for an hour-long session at the circulation desk or call 715-825-2313. 0RUQLQJ VWRU\ WLPH Morning story time is held every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Join the group for a half-hour of stories, singing and fun. Designed for toddlers and preschool-age youth. &UHDWH DQG &RQQHFW This program is held every Tuesday at 6 p.m. and is an all-ages art and social night. A great night for the whole IDPLO\ WR FKRRVH VWRULHV WRJHWKHU WR H[HUFLVH FUHDWLYH HQergies and to maybe even hear a story or two. %XLOGLQJ SURMHFW LQIRUPDWLRQ Stay up to date with information on our website (go to the building projects link in the lower right-hand corner).

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Frederic Alumni Homecoming Dance FREDERIC - The second-annual Frederic High School Alumni Homecoming Dance was held at Hacker’s Lanes Saturday evening, Sept. 28. Funds raised will be presented to the Frederic music department at the Fall Choral Concert, Oct. 28. $SSUR[LPDWHO\ DOXPQL IDPLO\ DQG friends attended on Saturday evening. 7KH KDOO ZDV ÀOOHG ZLWK )+6 PHPRUDELOLD from the Frederic Museum, including the

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Siren Harvestfest 2013: Taste of Siren fundraiser by Jean Koelz Leader staff writer SIREN—For the fourth year, the Siren Chamber of Commerce sponsored the Taste of Siren event on Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Lakeview Event Center featuring food and treats from local restaurants. Each year, the chamber selects a local FKDULW\ RU QRQSURĂ€W RUJDQL]DWLRQ WR EHQHĂ€W IURP IXQGUDLVLQJ DFWLYLWLHV DW WKH HYHQW This year’s partner was Ruby’s Pantry. “Ruby’s Food Shelf was truly blessed by all the wonderful support we received from mainly local businesses,â€? said Patti

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meandering tent village; and on the other side of the parking lot was a petting zoo and free horse-drawn carriage rides. A little further SIREN—The Siren Chamber of Commerce north, Yourchuck’s hosted a classic car show annually sponsors an event called Harvestfest which evolved into an indoor party featuring that is meant to be a celebration of our typi- hors d’oeuvres, wine-tasting and live music. cally beautifully fall weather and a last hur- And a little farther south, a farmers market rah for the summer tourism season. Despite was held in the Siren Senior Center parking all the wonderful attractions and sales, it was lot, where an indoor bake and book sale was GLIĂ€FXOW WR LJQRUH WKH JDWKHULQJ VWRUP FORXGV also taking place. Other local organizations sponsor events Still, there were folks who came prepared with umbrellas and raincoats, and enjoyed all the too, such as Communities United in Educaoutdoor events as long as the rain and strong tion’s Tour de Pumpkin bike ride, the humane society’s Walk for the Animals, Burnett Area wind would allow. Harvestfest weekend officially launches Arts Group art sale, and the Burnett Youth Thursday evening, with a Taste of Siren event Hockey Association’s dodgeball tournament. On Sunday, 10 teams participated in a threethat doubles as a fundraiser for a local charity (see separate article). While local shop own- person golf scramble at Siren National. Chamers can elect to begin their sales and festivi- ber director Chris Moeller said, “We had great ties on Friday, most of the activities take place support from chamber members who volunon Saturday. This year, Crooked Lake Park teered and donated prizes. And the dinner was full of artisans and crafters who set up a afterward at Kris’ Pheasant Inn was great!â€?

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Carol Jean Ringquist, of Luck, fell asleep in death on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013, surrounded by her family and friends. Carol was born Dec. 14, 1938, in Fergus Falls, Minn. She moved to Wisconsin in 1996. She was known by all for her baking skills and her love of volleyball and card playing. Carol was preceded in death by her father and mother, Charles and Marjorie Hebron; her nephew, Terry Burau; and sister-in-law, Nancy Hebron. Throughout her life, Carol devoted herself to helping others. On July 29, 1991, she was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. From then on, she gave freely of her time and energy preaching the Good News about God’s Kingdom. Even during the last days of her life, she comforted others with the Bible’s promise of a resurrection. Carol is survived by her sister, Mary Elsner, and her sister’s children, Greg Burau, Jimmy Burau and wife Caroline and Brian Burau; her brother, Jim Hebron, and his children, Jason Hebron and Angela Mistretta; her daughter, Sandy Felstet and husband Brent, Sandy’s children, Stephanie Linski and husband Jamin and their children, Brook, Grace and Markus, Dinincio Zappa and wife Beth, Courtney Orn and husband Mark; her daughter, Connie Petersen and husband Bill and WKHLU FKLOGUHQ &KULVWRSKHU 3HWHUVHQ DQG ÀDQFpH +ROO\ %MHUNH Holly’s children, Wyatt and Morgan, Brittney Petersen and her son Jaden. Carol will also be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and close friends. A memorial service was held on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Milltown. Rowe Funeral Home of Luck was entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at rowefh.com.

Ervin D. Moser, 86, of North Minneapolis, formerly of Hertel, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sept. 27, 2013. He was preceded in death by parents, William and “Mini� Elizabeth Moser; sister, Dorothy Holliday (Will); brothers, Donald (Lorraine) Moser, William (Wanda) Moser and Delroy Moser. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Barbara; daughter, Kathleen Schnapp: sons, Rodney (Ann) Moser, Dale 0RVHU DQG 7LPRWK\ 0RVHU VL[ JUDQGVRQV and two great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 5, at Lakeview United Methodist Church. 23980 CTH X, Hertel. Interment at Lakeview Cemetery, across the road from the church, 715-468-2783.

/XF\ 5 .DLVHU RI 0LOOWRZQ Ă€QLVKHG KHU MRXUQH\ KHUH on this earth on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013, and is now in our Savior’s house in heaven. While family and friends grieve the loss of mother, sister DQG IULHQG WKH\ Ă€QG FRPIRUW WKDW VKH LV at peace in the Father’s arms. Lucy was born Sept. 11, 1925, in Cumberland, the daughter of Pasquale and Jennie (Zappa) Monno, the ninth child in a family of 14 children. Lucy leaves to celebrate her memory, children, Nancy (Rykart) Sharpe, of Eagan, Minn., Richard (Catherine) Kaiser, of Brooklyn Park, Minn., Robert (Ruth) Kaiser, of Horicon, Mary (Michael) Cooper, of Portage, and Jennifer (Bradley) Miller, of Lakeville, 0LQQ JUDQGFKLOGUHQ 0LFKDHO $OH[DQGHU DQG 1LNROH Sharpe, Matthew, Elliott (Anne) Kaiser (Richard), Therese, Geoffrey (Kelsey) and Breanna Kaiser, Sarah (Justin SchmidtQuist) (Robert), Allison, Andrea and Jesse Cooper, and MitchHOO (PLO\ DQG .DWULQD 0LOOHU VL[ JUHDW JUDQGFKLOGUHQ .DOODQ Sharpe (Michael); Serenity, Hayden, Avery and Taelynn Kaiser (Matthew), and Mason Kaiser (Elliott). :H ZRXOG OLNH WR H[WHQG JUDWLWXGH WR VSHFLDO IDPLO\ IULHQG and advisor David Dahlin. Lucy was preceded in death by her parents, Pasquale and Jennie Monno, and her husband, Richard “Dickâ€? Kaiser. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, Oct. 5, at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Balsam Lake. A family time of sharing will be begin at 11:10 a.m. with the Mass at 11:30 a.m. The family will be greeting visitors at the church beginning at 10:30 a.m. Lucy’s family would like to invite their guests to join them for lunch and fellowship following the Mass. Lucy will be laid to rest alongside her husband Richard at St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery in Cumberland following the luncheon. The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with arrangements.

Rev. Eugene Gerald Wekander Rev. Eugene Gerald Wekander, 93, passed away Sept. 26, 2013, at Amelia House Assisted Living Facility in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He previously lived in Osceola. He was born Aug. 16, 1920, in Froid, Mont., at the home of his parents, Walfred and Inga Wekander. He met Joan Voigt at Dana College in Blair, Neb., and they ZHUH PDUULHG -XQH DW )OD[WRQ N.D. In his 60 years of ministry, Pastor Wekander served churches in Dannebrog, Neb.; St. Paul, Neb.; Elk Horn, Iowa, and New Richmond; along with serving several churches after his retirement as an interim pastor. Pastor Wekander was a truly faithful man. He lived his life in service to God. He was a man of integrity, honesty, compassion, love and service to all. These traits carried through in his personal life being a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Alice Anderson and Irene Maistrovich. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Joan Wekander; son, Mark Wekander, Puerto Rico; daughters, Linda (Rich) Sorenson, Council Bluffs, Iowa; Faith (Mike) Patterson, WilmingWRQ 'HO .ULVWLH 6WHYH 6ZDQVRQ 6W &URL[ )DOOV %DUEDUD (Roger) Wistrcill, Cumberland and Pamela (Dave) Rahn, Boulder, Colo. He also leaves behind 15 adoring grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held Monday, Sept. 30, at First Lutheran Church in New Richmond. Visitation was Sunday, Sept. 29, at Bakken-Young Beebe Chapel in New Richmond and also Monday from at the church. Interment was at West Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery in rural Osceola. Memorials will be directed by the family. Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services Beebe Chapel of New Richmond.

Daniel Timothy Holmquist 'DQLHO 7LPRWK\ +ROPTXLVW RI 'UHVVHU GLHG XQH[SHFWedly on Monday, Sept. 30, 2013. He was born Anatoliy Yurievich Kozhhev in Novozybkov, Russia, on Aug. 30, 1992. He lived in an orphanage with his sister, Masha, until he was adopted in 2004 and came to live on Dwight Lake near Nye. He attended Osceola schools and graduated in 2012. He attended Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College-New Richmond for a short time. He is survived by his parents, Jeff and Julie Holmquist, former owners of the Osceola Sun. Jeff was the former editor of the New Richmond News. He is further survived by his loving sister, Masha, and sister, Anna, and brother, Ben. Also survived by grandparents, Vernon and Esther Buscho, Kenyon, Minn., and Jon and Sheila Holmquist, Palm Springs, Calif. 'DQLHO à HZ LQWR WKH ORYLQJ HPEUDFH RI -HVXV ZKHUH KH QR longer feels pain or disappointment. He loved soccer, swimming, biking and helping his friends. He had a generous Russian soul. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Grandstrand Funeral Home. Services are tentatively being planned for Saturday, Oct. 5, at 11 a.m., at Alliance Church of the Valley in 6W &URL[ )DOOV 9LVLWDWLRQ ZLOO EH )ULGD\ QLJKW EXW GHWDLOV DUH QRW ÀQDOL]HG

Richard M. Arndt Richard M. Arndt died Sept. 24, 2013. He was born Sept. 11, 1929. Richard served in the Korean War. He was preceded in death by brother and wife, Robert and Lorraine Arndt; and nephew David Arndt. Survived by life partner, Mary Lou Peterfeso; son Matthew Arndt (Kathleen); daughter Rebecca Arndt; granddaughter Jade WagePDQ JUDQGVRQV 0D[ $UQGW %ODNH :DJHPDQ DQG 3DUNHU Bartholomew; stepson Bruce Stage (Cyndie); stepdaughter Tonya Moore (Jim); brother Raymond Arndt (Elizabeth); stepgrandchildren, nieces and nephew. Funeral will be held Friday, Oct. 4, at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, in Falun. Visitation will be one hour preceding the service. Private interment. Memorials preferred to Trinity Lutheran Church or Yellow Lake Lutheran Church.

Kathleen G. Bloom Kathleen G. Bloom, 62, resident of Milltown, died Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013. Private services will be held by Kathleen’s family. Online condolences may be left at rowefh.com or wicremationcenter.com. Continue to check these websites for updated information or call Bruce Rowe at the Rowe Funeral Home, 715-327-4475 or the Northwest Wisconsin Cremation Center in Milltown, 715-825-5550.

Patricia A. Hermansen Patricia A. Hermansen, 80, resident of Frederic Nursing and Rehab in Frederic, died Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013. Memorial services will be held at the Rowe Funeral Home in Luck, on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013, at 11 a.m., with visitation one hour prior to the service. Patricia’s family would like you to join them for lunch at the VFW located at 1503 200th Ave,. (on Hwy. 46), Milltown, following the service. Online condolences may be left at rowefh.com or wicremationcenter.com. For additional information call Bruce Rowe at the Rowe Funeral Home, 715-472-2444 or the Northwest Wisconsin Cremation Center in Milltown, 715-825-5550.

William B. Starkey William B. Starkey, 93, of Centuria, formerly of St. Paul, Minn., passed away Sept. 27, 2013. William was born May 3, 1920, in Forest Lake, Minn., the son of William and Anna (Weinmann) Starkey. William was raised on St. Paul’s east side. He graduated from Johnson High School in 1939. He was a WWII veteran, having served in the United States Army from 1941-1945 in the First Armored Division. He married Catherine Strub in 1945 and was a loving and devoted husband. He worked for American Can Company for 42 years. He was a past member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in St. Paul where he served as an usher, and a member of Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Balsam Lake. William loved spending time with his family, woodworking and pontoon rides on Long Lake. He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine; daughter-in-law, Bonnie Starkey; great-grandson, Brendan Dobson; brother, John Starkey; and sisters, Lucille Merrick and Bernice Keaney. He is survived by his children, Colleen (Bob) Bachmeier, Bill Starkey, Barb (Chuck) Webb, Tom (Kathy) Starkey, Joe (Denise) Starkey, Mary (Joe) Woehrle, Cathy (Mark) Kenney and Marty (Sue) Starkey; 35 grandchildren and 46 greatgrandchildren; and other loving family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, Oct. 3, at 11:30 a.m., at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Balsam Lake. William’s family will greet visitors from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the church on Thursday. Following the Mass, the family would like to invite their guests to join them for fellowship and lunch in the church fellowship hall. William will be laid to rest alongside his wife at Fort Snelling National Cemetery on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013, with full military honors. Casket bearers will be his grandsons, Ben Starkey, Zach Starkey, Michael Woehrle, Gus Kenney, David Bachmeier and Tom Starkey. ,Q OLHX RI à RZHUV PHPRULDOV SUHIHUUHG WR WKH /LWWOH 6LVWHUV of the Poor. The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with arrangements.

Robert Eugene Stairs Robert Eugene Stairs, 75, passed away on Aug. 20, 2013, at his daughter’s home in Bloomington, Minn. He was surrounded by family over the preceding weeks. He was born on July 29, 1938, to Clayton and Katherine Stairs in Woodstock, New Brunswick, Canada. On his 21st birthday, July 29, 1959, he married Joyce Elaine Harris. On July 19, WKHLU ÀUVW FKLOG -DPHV 5REHUW ZDV born in Woodstock, New Brunswick, Canada. The following year the family moved to Bloomington, Minn. They lived with Gene’s parents upon their arrival before moving to their own home on Columbus Avenue in Bloomington, Minn., before the birth of Joanne Marie on Jan. 28, 1963. In the summer of 1964, they moved again to Mission Road in Bloomington, Minn., where they were living when their third child, John Weldon, was born on Sept. 17, 1964. Gene worked at Methodist Hospital as a janitor when they ÀUVW FDPH WR 0LQQHVRWD +H WKHQ EHJDQ ZRUNLQJ DW +LWFKFRFN Industries, an aluminum foundry in Bloomington, Minn., as a core maker. He worked there for 37 years until he retired in 1999. *HQH FDUHG IRU -R\FH RYHU WKH QH[W VHYHUDO \HDUV DIWHU VKH developed early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. In 2001, she was admitted to a long-term care facility, and Gene visited her daily for many years. He never lost his sense of devotion and always made sure she had everything she needed and was being well cared for. Joyce passed away in May 2011. Gene was an avid gardener and he enjoyed sharing the fruits of his labor with his family and friends. He had a very large garden and grew so many vegetables that even with all the children and grandchildren grabbing their share, it was all we could do to keep up with the loads of food he would GHOLYHU +H HQMR\HG ÀVKLQJ RQ :DUG /DNH KLV VWULQJHUV RI walleye were legendary with the Ward Lake neighbors. Gene was also a big fan of the Minnesota Wild hockey team and never missed watching a game, even if he had to stay up until midnight to see how it came out. Gene’s favorite pastime was deer hunting. He planned for it all year in anticipation of the hunting and time spent with his son John and various other hunting companions over the years. Just before he was diagnosed with leukemia last Dec. 5, he shot two deer the week of Thanksgiving 2012. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him for his love of family and quick wit. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clayton and Katherine Stairs; and his wife, Joyce. He is survived by his brother, David Stairs; sister, Marilyn Granger; son, Jim Stairs; daughter, Joanne Stairs (Scott Servin); and son, John Stairs; eight grandchildren, Jennifer Dawson, Tim Dreher, Laura and Melissa Chesky, Rachel Halberg, Katie, Elaine and Sarah Stairs; seven great-grandchildren, Rebecca, Tyler, Nicholas and Kailey Halberg, Madison and Connor Dawson and Ryan Stairs. A memorial service was held for Gene on Friday, Aug. 23, at Rowe Funeral Home in Frederic. He was buried on Sept. 7, in a private family ceremony. Online condolences may be left at rowefh.com or wicremationcenter.com. Continue to check these websites for updated information or call Bruce Rowe at the Rowe Funeral Home, 715-327-4475 or the Northwest Wisconsin Cremation Center in Milltown, 715-825-5550.

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6KLUOH\ / 7XUHN 2[IRUG ZDV ERUQ 1RY LQ )RUW :RUWK 7H[DV WR :LOOLDP $XEUH\ DQG *UDFLH 0DH )DUPHU 2[IRUG DQG ZHQW KRPH WR WKH /RUG 6XQGD\ 6HSW Shirley graduated from high school in *OHQ 5RVH 7H[DV GLQRVDXU FDSLWDO RI WKH world. As a teenager, Shirley played basketball, swam in the Brazos River in the dinosaur tracks, performed barrel racing in local rodeos and told many stories of running back the odometer after taking her daddy’s farm truck out with friends. She recalls picking cotton for 15 cents a EDOH DQG GHVFULEHG KHU Ă€UVW ´UHDO MREÂľ DV an elevator operator for the city of Fort Worth. She held many administrative positions including operating a printing company, developing the New Richmond &KDPEHU RI &RPPHUFH DQG H[SDQGLQJ WKH $PHU\ 6HQLRU Center. Shirley met her soul mate, Jack (John F.) Turek, on a blind date in 1952 at Carswell AFB and they married Sept. 5, 1953. They raised two children, Lisa and Mike, and she was “Momâ€? or “Nanaâ€? to many others. After Jack completed his military service duty, they moved to Green Bay, and later relocated to &KLFDJR 1HZ 5LFKPRQG DQG Ă€QDOO\ VHWWOHG DW WKH ODNH KRXVH in Amery in 1978. Shirley was an avid daily card player including Bridge, Poker, and Canasta – but was happy to enjoy many games, a love she shared with her family. She enjoyed several artistic endeavors including painting, crafting, knitting and collecting, was active in volunteer activities at her church and the communities in which she lived. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jack; son, Michael; sisters, Clara Mae and Hazel; and brother, JW. She is survived by her loving daughter and sonin-law, Lisa and Robert Turek-Shay; granddaughter, Ashley, and husband, Mathew Heacock Jr. and great-granddaughter, Madisyn, as well as many nieces and nephews. Visitation is Monday, Oct. 7, from 4 to 7 p.m. at WilliamsonWhite Funeral Home and Tuesday, Oct. 8, from 10 to 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, both in Amery. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 11 a.m. Interment will be at the Amery Cemetery. To sign an online guest book and view a video tribute, visit williamsonwhite.com. Arrangements were made with the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery.

Willys Carlyle Thomson died Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013, at the age of 89 while under the care of the loving staff of Lake View Heights at North Central Health Care Center and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services of Wausau. Willys was born April 12, 1924, in Weyauwega, Wis., being the oldest son of Carl and Lydia Thomson. He graduated from Frederic High School in 1942. Willys was drafted March 6, 1943, at the age of 19, and went to Camp Grant, Ill., for induction in the U.S. Army. He was then sent to Camp Joseph T. Robinson in Little Rock, Ark., for basic training and then sent to the deep South Louisiana to the 88th Infantry Division, 338 FA Battalion and was assigned to the Number One Gun Section. After further training, he was sent to North Africa in January 1944. He was then shipped to Naples, Italy, on Feb. 9, 1944. Willys was wounded Dec. 27, 1944, at Fiumento, Italy, along the river on what had become known as the “impact areaâ€? when a German shell came crashing down, changing the lives of many men on the Number One Gun, a 105mm Howitzer. Willys was hit in ERWK OHJV WKH EXWWRFNV DQG ORVW WZR Ă€QJHUV RQ KLV OHIW KDQG After spending 19 months in hospital recovery where he had 27 surgeries, Willys was discharged from the Army on July 26, 1946. Willys received the WWII Victory Medal and Ribbon, Unit Citation, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal and Ribbon, Purple Heart, European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and Ribbon with two Bronze Service Stars, as a corporal from Battery B, 338th Field Artillery Battalion, 88th Infantry Division, Army of the United States, having served 14 months in Africa and Italy. Upon his return to civilian life, he attended and graduated from the Minnesota School of Business. After being silent DERXW KLV ZDU H[SHULHQFHV IRU \HDUV :LOO\V ZURWH D ERRN for his family and community. Willys was invited to speak to the New Richmond Middle School students every year on Veterans Day. The word “complainâ€? was never in his vocabulary throughout his lifetime. Frances Elaine Peterson and Willys were married Aug. 15, 1948; they had two children, daughter, Lynne and son, Bryce. After working in Minneapolis, Fairmont, Minn., Rice Lake and Eau Claire, Wis., they settled in New Richmond in 1959, starting his 32-year career as an accountant for Friday Canning Corporation. After his retirement in 1991, Fran and Willys WUDYHOHG H[WHQVLYHO\ RQ PDQ\ WULSV ZLWK KLV IDPLO\ DQG IRUmer 88th Infantry Division comrades to England, France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, the Caribbean, Scandinavia, Greece, Egypt, Israel, Turkey, Hawaii and Alaska, as well as annual Blue Devils conventions in the U.S. In 1996, he decided, after many years of dealing with a wound that would not heal, to have his left leg amputated below the knee. Willys managed to get around quite well for many years following the operation. Willys was a member of First Lutheran Church, New Richmond, since 1959, the VFW Post 10818 of New Richmond, former treasurer for the New Richmond Heritage Center and former treasurer of New Richmond Car Club. His love of music prompted him to sing in the church choir for over 40 years, and his love of cars, especially his 1951 Ford, 1967 Mustang and 1982 Corvette (aptly named Lucky Find), took him and Fran to numerous car shows - his last attendance being the car show held at the North Central Health Care Center in Wausau this September which was organized with him in mind! Willys had the very special honor of participating in the ninth Never Forgotten Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., from Wausau, on Sept. 24, 2012. This was his third trip to see WKH ::,, 0HPRULDO WKH Ă€UVW EHLQJ ZLWK WKH %OXH 'HYLOV JURXS and the second with his family for grandson Dan’s master’s graduation. Each trip was unique, memorable and special to him. After his wife of 63 years passed away in December 2011, KH WRRN XS UHVLGHQFH DW WKH 'HHUĂ€HOG &RPPRQV 1HZ 5LFKmond, keeping everyone on their toes. Due to more serious health issues in 2013, he moved to Lake View Heights at the North Central Health Care Center, Wausau, to be closer to his daughter, Lynne and family. He was as entertaining there DV KH ZDV DW 'HHUĂ€HOG 7KH /9+ VWDII GHVFULEHG KLP DV ´MXVW the ticket!â€? Because he maintained his quick wit, sense of humor, and adorable smile, he put many smiles on many faces throughout his stay there. Willys is survived by his two children, Lynne (Tom) Helbach of Mosinee, Wis., son, Bryce (Susan) Thomson of Balsam Lake; grandsons, Dan (Kate) Helbach of Norwood, Mass., and Scott Helbach currently of Mosinee but prefers Chicago; EURWKHU /DQIRUG 0DUJDUHW 7KRPVRQ RI 0HDGRZODNHV 7H[DV QLHFH /DQLFH 7KRPVRQ RI (XOHVV 7H[DV FRXVLQ /RLV 3LHW] RI St. Germain, Wis.; aunt, Marjorie (Herbert) Nelson of Neenah; and many Peterson nieces and nephews. Family was very important to Willys, and he dearly loved all three of his grandsons. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Lydia; his wife, Frances; and grandson, David Slater. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Oct. 3, at 2 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, 415 Bridge Ave., Star Prairie, Wis, Visitation will also be Thursday from noon - 2 p.m. at the church. Interment will be in the New Richmond Cemetery immediately following the service. Memorials may be made to VFW and North Central Health Foundation in Willy’s name 7KH IDPLO\ H[WHQGV WKHLU VLQFHUH DSSUHFLDWLRQ WR WKH VWDII DW 'HHUĂ€HOG &RPPRQV 1HZ 5LFKPRQG IRU ORYLQJO\ JLYLQJ him a home after Fran passed away and to the staff at Lake View Heights, North Central Health Care Center, Wausau, for WKHLU JHQXLQH ORYH RXWVWDQGLQJ FDUH GLJQLĂ€HG DWPRVSKHUH and special attention given to him during his time there. We proudly and gratefully call each and every one of them “family.â€? Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services Beebe Chapel of New Richmond.

Charles Retzer, 41, was born on January 25, 1972, at the Balboa Naval Base Hospital in San Diego, Calif., to Glenn and Shizue Retzer. He also had an older sister, Sally. Later in 1972, the family moved back to Grantsburg where Glenn (Claytie) grew up, and Claytie worked with his dad in the Coast to Coast hardware store. Clayt and Shizue divorced in 1973. In 1975, Clayt married Karla Nyman McBroom and they became a blended family with each of their two children, Sally and Charles Retzer and Rhonda and Janna McBroom. In 1979, Charles (Chuck) got a fourth sister, Nicole. In Charles’ early years, there were indications that Charles KDG VRPH KHDOWK LVVXHV EXW QRWKLQJ ZDV FRQĂ€UPHG XQWLO D visit with a cardiologist when he was 4 years old. Testing was done and it was diagnosed that he had Wolff-Parkinson:KLWH V\QGURPH ZKLFK LV H[WUD HOHFWULFDO SDWKZD\V WKURXJKout the heart that sometimes cause his heart to beat at 250 beats per minute. They also found that he had hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which is a thickening of heart muscle. In his case, it was his right ventricle. This caused the heart to work really hard at pumping the blood through the body. In 1988, it was decided that he should have open-heart surgery to try to eliminate some of these pathways. After surgery it was found that they missed a pathway and he went back into surgery two days later. He did very well immediately after, but in the early-morning hours, all systems began to shut down and he almost died. He was in the hospital for a month. They were never really sure if they got every pathway. He was put on medication to keep his heart in rhythm, but there were times he had to go to the hospital and get it shocked back into rhythm. He could never do sports as a child and got out of breath quite easily. <HDUV SDVVHG XQWLO Ă€QDOO\ LQ LW ZDV IRXQG WKDW KH KDG two bad valves that needed to be repaired because of how hard they had to work. 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Life seemed to be going as ZHOO DV KH H[SHFWHG XQGHU WKH FLUFXPVWDQFHV ZLWK KLV KHDUW This job was a blessing from the Lord for him with all the EHQHĂ€WV LW LQFOXGHG +H ZDV VRPHRQH ZKR GHVSHUDWHO\ QHHGHG good insurance. Then, in the early part of 2012, he began to have problems ZLWK PDLQWDLQLQJ WRR PXFK Ă XLG LQ KLV ERG\ WKDW PHGLFDWLRQ alone, could not keep off. He would have to go in the hospital IRU D IHZ GD\V VR WKH\ FRXOG VORZO\ GUDLQ RII WKH Ă XLG DQG then send him home with the meds again. After some time, it was decided that he be referred to a heart-failure clinic instead of just a cardiologist. After testing, it was determined that he would be a candidate for a heart transplant. One test was a liver biopsy, which did not go well. There was a bleed DQG KH ORVW OLWHUV RI EORRG DQG Ă XLG ZKLFK SXW KLV NLGQH\V in harm’s way. His already hardworking kidneys were damaged to the point that he would now be on a heart/kidney transplant list. Because of this, he had to begin home dialysis, which, in a sense, lessened some of the pressure on his heart. He now had to give up all his independence and had to go back home to Grantsburg to live with his parents. It was a very tough time. He had made so much progress and now had to put everything in storage. Life was just a day-to-day process RI NHHSLQJ VWDWV IRU GLDO\VLV VHWWLQJ XS IRU WKH QH[W HYHQLQJ dialysis, taking pills and forcing himself to eat food that didn’t even taste good. He spent many lonely hours, with most family members working their jobs and living their lives. His big outings were trips to the University of Minnesota to see his transplant doctor at DaVita for dialysis checks. On Sept. 25, his dad went in to say good morning around 8:10 a.m. and he did not respond. His heart just got very tired. +H KDG IRXJKW WKH Ă€JKW UXQ WKH UDFH DQG ZHQW KRPH WR EH with Jesus. &KDUOHV¡ SDVVLRQ ZDV Ă€VKLQJ +H ORYHG WR Ă€VK HVSHFLDOO\ LQ &DQDGD +H DQG KLV GDG HQMR\HG PDQ\ Ă€VKLQJ WULSV WRJHWKHU over the years. He also liked deer hunting and followed NFL football. He loved his nieces and nephews and they have many wonderful memories of times spent with him. He was a good son, brother, uncle and great-uncle. Through all his soul and physical pain, he never once complained. We love you, Chuck, and rejoice in your life, knowing you are now free. Chuck was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Clayton and June Retzer; his maternal grandparents in Japan; his biological mother, Shizue Wojciechowiz; his stepgrandparents, Marv and Bernice Nyman; nephew, Elijah John Miller and Baby Miller. He is survived by his parents, Glenn and Karla Retzer; sisters, Sally, Nicole, Rhonda and Janna; brothers-in-law, Ray Faris, Jeff Miller and Randy Lindblad; nieces, Krystle, Maria Faris, Amy Miller (Matt) Chadwick, Macy, Abbey and Jordyn Miller, Payton and Jayden Lindblad; nephews, Jonathan Faris, Levi and Zach Miller; great-nephew, Justice Chadwick and great-niece Mercy Chadwick; and his everyday best friends “Mocha and Latte.â€? Edling Funeral Home in Grantsburg was entrusted with arrangements.

Gerald Hovmand Larsen Gerald Hovmand Larsen, 82, of Frederic, died Friday, Sept. 27, 2013. He passed peacefully surrounded by family at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minn. Gerald (Jerry) was born April 28, 1931, in Superior, to Louie P. and Ida A. (Marohn) Larsen. After graduating from Superior High School in 1948, he enrolled at Superior State University to study architecture. After a year he decided he would rather be an artist, and enrolled in the St. Paul School of Associated Arts, College of Visual Arts. There he met Mary Ann Fruvog, who became his girlfriend. His studies were interrupted by the Korean War. He was activated from the Air Guard into the Air Force. First stationed at Duluth, Minn., he was transferred to Kansas City where he served as an Air Force artist. After the war he completed art school, and in 1954 married his sweetheart. They made their home in Arden Hills, Minn., and started a family. Jerry’s career began with three years in the art department of the 3M Corp. After a few years at Campbell-Mithun, he started his own business as an advertising art director, working for many of the major advertising agencies in the Twin &LWLHV XQWLO KH UHWLUHG -HUU\ DOVR SDLQWHG Ă€QH DUW DQG ZLOGOLIH and entered many of the Wisconsin game stamp competiWLRQV LQFOXGLQJ D QHDU ZLQ IRU WKH YHU\ Ă€UVW WXUNH\ VWDPS -HUU\ ZDV DQ DYLG UHDGHU DQG ZDV IDVFLQDWHG E\ VFLHQFH Ă€FWLRQ +H DOVR HQMR\HG VSRUWV 'XULQJ KLJK VFKRRO KH ER[HG with a local athletic club. Jerry enjoyed swimming and baseball. He raced stock cars at the track in Superior. He was a tournament ranked handball player. He also enjoyed waWHUIRZO KXQWLQJ DQG Ă€VKLQJ +H RIWHQ TXRWHG +HPLQJZD\¡V “Heaven is a trout stream.â€? In 1961, Jerry bought a cabin on Yellow Lake in Webster, where the family enjoyed many summers. In 1968, he purchased a neighboring cabin and moved the family there in 1971. He enjoyed following his children’s sports and helped with the Webster cross-country team. -HUU\ SOD\HG WKH WUXPSHW ZLWK WKH ([HF¡V ZKLFK ZDV D ELJ band in the Twin Cities. The band provided him the opportunity to play many places, including riverboats, Madden’s on Gull Lake and Durango. His most cherished trip was the band’s tour of Norway. He played with the band for 30 years. After retirement, Jerry took golf seriously, playing twice a day at Yellow Lake as well as many northland courses with senior golf tournaments. In 2009, Jerry sold his home on Yellow Lake and moved to Frederic. He was able to live at home the rest of his life. Jerry is remembered as an intelligent, creative, kind man. He will be missed by all of the people whose lives he touched. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann; son, Kris (Holly) Larsen; daughters, Siiri (John) Larkin, Brenda Gellis and Karin LaCasse; grandchildren, Torben, Bjorn, Erik, Senja, Lydia, Brittany (Chris) and Dane; great-grandchild, Roman; and niece, Suzie. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Ila Mae and Delores; half brother, James Fielding; and niece, Sherry. Memorial service will be held at Yellow Lake Lutheran Church on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 11 a.m. with visitation 10 - 11 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolences can be made to swedberg-taylor.com.

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CHURCH NEWS I used to cover my garden with lightweight blankets. They also work well to cover furniture against dust. And of course, most of us use blankets to cover ourselves at night. Sometimes, however, we put a blanket on our raw emotions Sally Bair to avoid or hide them. How many times have we answered someone’s “How are youâ€? with a smile and a “Fine,â€? when we GLGQ¡W IHHO Ă€QH DW DOO" :H PD\ KDYH EHHQ crying on the inside because someone nce again the time has come to criticized us. We may have felt self-pity cover our tomato plants and other or loneliness over a friend’s neglect, sadIUDJLOH YHJHWDEOHV DQG Ă RZHUV DJDLQVW ness because a loved one was ill or had frosty autumn nights. When we head GLHG DQ[LHW\ DQG IHDU DERXW D WKUHDW RU outdoors in the cold or rain, we cover guilt from a willful misdeed. our heads, too. Umbrellas, hats and rain Covering our bad feelings is common gear are good protectors during inclem- WR PRVW RI XV :H GRQ¡W OLNH WR H[SRVH RXU ent weather. And when it snows, we get hurts and failures to others. Not that we out the parka.

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part of raising kids – like “wrestlingâ€? with our toddler. But when it comes to the practical side of parenting, I don’t think he’s pulling his weight. Dr. Greg Smalley, vice president, FamQ: We’re only two months into the ily Ministries: Speaking from personal school year and already we’re drowning H[SHULHQFH FRPPXQLFDWLRQ LV XVXDOO\ in extracurricular activities. How much Jim Daly the key here. Many couples never talk to Juli Slattery is too much? Can you suggest any pracHDFK RWKHU DERXW WKHLU SDUHQWLQJ H[SHFWDtical guidelines? tions, or the fears and struggles they’re your own? We’re all susceptible to negaJim: I understand and share your concern. That’s because kids need lots of tive motives such as parental pride, in- facing as parents. In most cases, both of time, space and leisure to develop their security or desires to compensate for them are doing the best they can, but are creativity and imagination. Stress from our own unrealized achievements. But IHHOLQJ LQVHFXUH 7KH Ă€UVW VWHS LV WR DLU H[FHVVLYH RUJDQL]HG DFWLYLW\ FDQ EH D if allowed to run rampant, they can end these feelings in an honest, safe and nondeadly enemy of a happy and healthy up seriously damaging your child’s self- threatening way. Gender roles and distinctions can also childhood. While every family is dif- image and the dynamics of your family be a factor. Mothers tend to have an imferent, I’d suggest that in general, el- interactions. On the positive side, I’d encourage you mediate connection with a new baby, ementary and secondary school-age kids VKRXOGQ¡W WDNH RQ PRUH WKDQ RQH H[WUD- to strive for the correct balance for your while fathers sometimes feel uncomfortfamily. A certain amount of “stretch- able and “out of their element.â€? When curricular activity per school term. 7KH GHĂ€QLWLRQ RI DQ ´H[WUDFXUULFXODU ingâ€? can be a good thing, but you must Dad tries to lend a hand, Mom may be activityâ€? isn’t set in stone. In evaluating always consider each individual mem- inclined to correct everything he’s doing. each commitment, it might be helpful to ber’s unique needs and capabilities. This leads to greater irritation on both ask some basic questions about the time There are some telltale signs that will let sides, and the husband may shrink from involved. How many evenings per week you know if your kids are being pushed trying to help. Again, the solution is to discuss your is your child spending away from home? beyond their limits – depression, for If the number is too high, you might con- H[DPSOH RU LUULWDELOLW\ HPRWLRQDO ZLWK- IHHOLQJV DQG H[SHFWDWLRQV ,I \RX¡UH KRPH drawal and physical symptoms such as full time with the kids while your hussider making some cuts. If this seems like an impossible propo- stomach pain. If you see any of these red band is out in the workplace, talk about sition, I’d challenge you to ask yourself Ă DJV GRQ¡W GHOD\ LQ PDNLQJ WKH QHHGHG what practical aspects of this arrangement should look like. If you both work some hard questions about the motives adjustments. outside the home, it’s even more impor••• behind the busyness. Is it really about Q: How can I get my husband to help tant that you clearly understand what your child and his best interests? Or is the push to achieve driven by issues of more with the kids? He enjoys the “funâ€? the other is thinking.

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through his powerful anointing. When we remove our coverings and replace them with his, then joy, peace and freedom will be ours. “But you have an anointing from the +RO\ 2QHÂŤÂľ -RKQ 7KH SVDOPLVW says, “He (Jesus) will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you shall WDNH UHIXJH ÂŤ EHFDXVH \RX KDYH PDGH WKH /RUG ÂŤ \RXU GZHOOLQJ SODFH Âľ 3VDOP 91:4, 9) Lord, forgive us when we’ve covered our bad feelings and our sins, thus hindering you from giving us your perfect covering. Give us the will and strength to remove the coverings we’ve held onto for so long. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Sally Bair may be reached at sallybair@ gmail.com. Whatever your situation, it’s important that you learn how to function as a team. This is another area in which husbands and wives need to be patient with one another and give each other the benHĂ€W RI WKH GRXEW If you’re struggling in your roles, our staff counselors would be happy to listen and help. You can contact them at 855771-HELP (4357). ••• Jim Daly is president of Focus on the Family, host of the “Focus on the Familyâ€? radio program, and a husband and father of two. Dr. Juli Slattery is a licensed psychologist, co-host of “Focus on the Family,â€? author of several books, and a wife and mother of three. Submit your questions to: FocusOnTheFamily.com. Copyright 2012 Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, CO 80995. International copyright secured. All rights reserved. Distributed by Universal Uclick, 1130 Walnut St. Kansas City, MO 64106; 816-581-7500. This feature may not be reproduced or distributed electronically, in print or otherwise, without written permission of Focus on the Family.

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SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST - FREDERIC 605 Benson Road; Pastor Curtis Denney Sat. Worship 11 a.m.; Sabbath Schl. 9:30 a.m. ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE VALLEY 1259 Hwy. 35 S., St. Croix Falls Senior Pastor Gary Russell Sunday Worship: 9 & 11 a.m.

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WORD OF LIFE CHURCH Meeting in homes. Elder: Cliff Bjork, 715-755-3048 Sun. Fellowship - 10 a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. LUTHERAN

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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. 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. Pastor Paul Peterson, Cell # 715-566-3758 Pastoral Serv. 715-349-5280 Sun. Worship - 8:30 a.m,; Sun. School 9:45 a.m. BETHESDA LUTHERAN - DRESSER (LCMC) www.bethesdalutheran.ws Pastor Peter Rimmereid, 715-755-2562 1947 110th Ave., Dresser Sun. Contemporary Service 8:30 a.m.; 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, 9 a.m. Sunday School, Adult Bible Study; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 11:30 a.m. Fellowship 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.; christlutheranpipelake.com CLAM FALLS LUTHERAN (AALC) Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt, 218-371-1335 715-327-4461 Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10:15 a.m. FAITH LUTHERAN - BALSAM LAKE faithlutheran@lakeland.ws Pastor Diane Norstad 715-485-3800; CTH I & Mill Street Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:40 a.m. FAITH LUTHERAN - GRANTSBURG Mark Hendrickson, Interim Pastor, 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 Trad. Wor. - 8:30 a.m.; Cont. Wor. - 11 a.m. FIRST LUTHERAN - CUSHING Pastor Elaine Silpala, cushingparish.org 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. Worship 9 a.m.; GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN - ELCA 877 190th Ave., CTH G, Balsam Lake, WI (Fox Creek) Pastor Neal Weltzen; GT Office - 715-857-5580, Parsonage - 715-822-3001, TR Office - 715-822-3001 Wor. Serv. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; GRACE LUTHERAN - WEST SWEDEN Phone 715-327-4340, 715-651-5363, 715-327-8384, Pastor Roger Pittman Worship 9:15 a.m.; Sun. School 10:30 a.m. IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (Missouri Synod) Pastor Jody R. Walter 715-327-8608 Sun. Schl. - 8:45 a.m.; Service - 10:30 a.m. LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTH. - ELCA CTH H, 1/2 mi. N. of CTH A & H on H Church Off. 715-635-7791 Pastor Bill Schroeder Fall/winter schedule (Sept.-May) Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. LAKETOWN LUTHERAN - CUSHING Pastor Elaine Silpala, cushingparish.org Sun. Wor. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:30 a.m. LUCK LUTHERAN Pastor Ralph Thompson - 715-977-0694; Office 715-472-2605; lucklutheran.org Sunday Wor. 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sunday Schl. 9:35 a.m. MILLTOWN LUTHERAN Pastors Mel Rau & Maggie Isaacson 113 W. Main St.. W., 715-825-2453 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH - UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH Pastor Emory Johnson, 715-463-5700 newhopelutheranchurch.org 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� Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.; OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN, (LCMS) WEBSTER Pastor Jody Walter Church Phone 715-327-8608 Sun. Wor. - 8:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:15 a.m. facebook/OurRedeemerWebster PEACE LUTHERAN - DRESSER (ELCA) 2355 Clark Road, Dresser, WI, 715-755-2515 plcdresser.org Pastor Wayne Deloach Sun. Wor. 9:00 a.m. PILGRIM LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (ELCA) Pastor Paul Peterson 507 Wisconsin Ave. N., 715-327-8012 Sun. Worship - 10:30 a.m. 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 1614 CTH B, North Luck, Pastor Rob Lubben Sunday Worship - 9 a.m. Contact Leslie Valentine, 715-646-2390; Email: leslie56@centurytel.net SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN (Missouri Synod) 140 Madison St. South, St. Croix Falls Pastor Mark K. Schoen Sun. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun.School - 10:30 a.m. TRINITY LUTHERAN - ELCA 10 mi. W. of Cumberland on Hwy. 48 (McKinley) Pastor Neal Weltzin GT Office 715-857-5580 Parsonage 715-822-3001 TR Office - 715-822-3001 Wor. Serv. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:15 a.m. TRINITY LUTHERAN - FALUN Hwy. 70 East, 715-689-2271, Pastor Carl Heidel Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10:15 a.m. TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN OSCEOLA 300 Seminole Ave. (CTH M) Mark Kock, Pastor, 715-294-2828 Sun. Wor. 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.; Summer, 9 a.m. WEST DENMARK LUTHERAN Pastors Mike & Linda Rozumalski 1 mi. west of Luck on N, 2478 170th St., Luck Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m. Fellowship 11 a.m. WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - ELCA Rev. Rexford D. Brandt 447 180th St., Osceola, 715-294-2936 Sept. 15, 2013 - June 1, 2014 Sun. Wor. 8 & 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m. YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN 1/2 mi. W. of Hwy. 35 on U, 715-866-8281, Pastors Douglas Olson, Roger Kampstra, Myron Carlson and Danny Wheeler Service at 9:30 a.m. ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE (LCMC) 5 miles E. of Frederic on W, 2 miles south on I; Church: 715-472-8660 Pastor Mike Fisk, 715-417-0692 Sunday Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Wor. 10:30 a.m. ZION LUTHERAN - EAST FARMINGTON (WELS ) Pastor Martin Weigand - 715-294-3489 Sun. Wor. 10:30 a.m.; Thurs. Wor. 4:30 p.m. Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Bible Classes 9:30 a.m. ZION LUTHERAN - MARKVILLE Pastor Tim Faust Worship - 11 a.m.; Sunday School - 10 a.m. ZION LUTHERAN - TRADE LAKE Pastor Roger Pittman 715-327-8384, 715-651-5363 Fellowship - 10:30 a.m., Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.,

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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) Sunday School - Child.- 9 a.m.; Sunday School - Adults - 8:45 a.m.; METHODIST

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ATLAS UNITED METHODIST - UPPER ST. CROIX PARISH Rev. Carolyn Saunders; Rev. Mike Brubaker, 715-463-2624 Sunday School - 11 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m. CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST - UPPER ST. CROIX FALLS Rev. Carolyn Saunders; Rev. Mike Brubaker 715-463-2624 Wor. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:30 a.m. DANBURY UNITED METHODIST 7520 Water St., 715-866-8646 Rev. Gil White, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor Sunday Worship - 9 a.m. GRACE UNITED - WEBSTER 26503 Muskey Ave., 715-866-8646 Rev. Gil White, Sr. Pastor, Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m., Sun. Worship - 10:30 a.m.

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST htslumc@gmail.com 1606 165th Ave., CTH I, Centuria Pastor Freddie Kirk, 715-485-3363 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 3482 115th St., 715-866-8646 Rev. Gil White, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor Worship 8:45 a.m. McKINLEY UNITED METHODIST Pastor Annie Tricker Sunday Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday School 11 a.m. OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST osceolawiumc.org; oumc@centurytel.net 306 River Street, Osceola, 715-755-2275 Pastor Kathy Huneywell Sunday Early Risers Class - 8:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship - 10 a.m. ST. CROIX FALLS UNITED METHODIST UPPER ST. CROIX FALLS Rev. Carolyn Saunders; Rev. Mike Brubaker Sunday Worship Serv. - 10 a.m.; Sunday School is at 9 a.m., Nursery available ST. LUKE UNITED - FREDERIC 100 Linden Street, Frederic Pastor “Freddie� Kirk, 715-327-4436 Sun. Wor. 10:30 a.m.; Wed. Serv. 5:15 p.m. SIREN UNITED METHODIST 24025 1st Ave. So., 715-866-8646 Rev. Gil White, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Wor. - 10:15 a.m. (Nursery available) 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. Carolyn Saunders; Rev. Mike Brubaker Sunday Worship - 8:15 a.m. COVENANT

COVENANT

CALVARY COVENANT - ALPHA Pastor Scott Sagle, 715-689-2541 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship 10:30 p.m.; Elevator provided, welcome SIREN COVENANT Pastor Ken Sohriakoff 7686 Lofty Pines Drive, Siren, 715-349-5601 Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m. UNITED COVENANT - CLEAR LAKE Pastor Dan Pearson Sunday School 8:45 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m. CATHOLIC

CATHOLIC

ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Rev. William Brenna, 715-247-3310 255 St. Hwy. 35, East Farmington Mass Sunday 8:30 a.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 - 715-405-2253 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 Fr. Louis Reddy, 715-327-8119 Mass: Sat. 4:30 p.m.; Sun. 10:30 a.m. Call the office for daily & holy day Mass times IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - GRANTSBURG Fr. Louis Reddy, 715-327-8119 Mass: Sat. 6:30 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 a.m. ST. ANNE PARISH Rev. Andy Anderson, 715-247-3310 139 Church Hill Rd., Somerset Mass Sat. 5 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.; Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 9 a.m. ST. FRANCIS XAVIER Pastor Father Frank Wampach, 651-465-7345 25293 Redwing Ave., Shafer, MN Sunday 9 a.m. ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST Pastor Father Michael J. Tupa, 715-866-7321 Cedar & Muskey Ave. - Webster Mass Sun 10 a.m., Wed. 5:30 p.m. (Sept.-May), Fri. 9 a.m. (Summer) ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC 1050 North Keller Ave., Amery, 715-268-7717 Father John Drummy, Pastor Sat. Mass 4 p.m., Sun. Mass 10:30 a.m. Mass Wed. & Thurs. 9 a.m.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC Rev. William Brenna 255 E. 10th Ave., Osceola, 715-294-2243 Masses: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m.

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 occconnect.org Mtg. @ St. Croix Art Barn; Sun. Serv. - 9 a.m. Nursery and children’s 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 Justin Hosking, 942 U.S. Hwy. 8, Amery, 715-268-2176 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m. CROSSWALK COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Greg Lund, 715-327-8767 700 Churchwood Lane; 505 Old CTH W, Frederic Sunday School - 9 a.m.; Morning Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services HOPE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 933 248th St., Osceola Pastor Dave Williams Morning Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School Sept.-May 8:45 a.m. Children’s Church & Nursery provided TRADE RIVER EVANGELICAL 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. 1816 108th St., CTH I Pastor Gabe Brennan, 715-857-5411 eastbalsam.org Wor. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun. School-10:30 a.m. EUREKA BAPTIST 2393 210th Ave., St. Croix Falls Dr. Harry H. Buckwalter Jr., 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; fbcamery.org; Email: churchoffice@fbcamery.org Reg. office hours: Tues.-Thurs. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Pastor Charlie Butt, Lead Pastor; Nick Buda, Associate Pastor Sun. Serv.: 9 a.m.; All ages Sun. Schl. 10:30 11:30 a.m.; Nursery available FIRST BAPTIST - FALUN 715-689-2125 or 715-689-2156 Brian Krause, Lead Pastor Steve Ward, Assoc. Pastor of Visitation Sun. School (all ages) 9:30 a.m.; Church Serv. 10:45 a.m.; Nursery provided FIRST BAPTIST - MILLTOWN Pastor Marlon Mielke, 715-825-3186 Assoc. Pastor Dan Mielke 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 Pastor Tim Quinn Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 10:45 a.m (Nursery provided) GRACE CHURCH OF OSCEOLA “The Cure for the Common Church� 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. GRACE BAPTIST - GRANTSBURG 716 S. Robert St., Grantsburg, 715-463-5699 Sr. Pastor Brad Moore George Selbher, Assoc. Pastor Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. LIVING HOPE CHURCH Pastor Doug McConnell Youth Pastor Chris Radtke At Grantsburg High School, 715-463-5794 Sun. Serv. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m. TRADE LAKE BAPTIST Pastor David Prince, 715-327-8402 Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Wor. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.; tradelakebaptistchurch.org

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST - WEBSTER Minister Garret Derouin, 715-866-7157 Musky & Birch St., Avail. in office 9 a.m. - noon, Tues.-Fri.; Sun. Bible Study 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST - FREDERIC Minister Guy McCarty Frederic Senior Citizen Building Robert Rutherford, 715-419-0653 Sunday Worship 9 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 Wor. 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 Sat. Vespers - 5 p.m.; Sun. Liturgy - 9:30 a.m. HOLY CROSS ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church, 28005 Old Towne Rd., Chisago City, MN; holyx.net Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m. NAZARENE

NAZARENE

CALVARY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 510 S. Vincent, St. Croix Falls Pastor Tom Reaume, 715-483-3696 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:45 a.m. & Wed. 6:30 p.m. FAITH COMMUNITY 7534 Peet St., Danbury, 715-656-4010 Pastor Jason Peterson Services: Adult 9 a.m.; Services Sunday 10 a.m.; Children: 10:15 a.m.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP 715-553-3386 Taylors Falls Community Bldg., 312 Government St., Taylors Falls, Minn.

NONDENOMINATIONAL

NONDENOMINATIONAL

CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN CHURCH 2390 CTH A, 1/8 mi. east of A&H intersection Pastor Tryg Wistad, 715-635-9222 crossroadschurch@gmail.com Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. NEW LIFE COMMUNITY - AMERY Interim Pastor Craig Jorgenson Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Children’s Church: K to 6th Grade NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY 201 Hwy. 35, Dresser (formerly The Boulevard) Pastor Tony Minell, 715-417-1982; Office 715-417-0945 Sunday Wor. 9:30 a.m.; Nursery available. NEW WINE CHURCH - CENTURIA 309 5th Street, , 715-338-2751 Pastor Scott Petznick Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m. NORTHERN PINES QUAKER MEETING 715-866-5016 or 715-733-0480 for time of meeting OSCEOLA MEDICAL CENTER SPIRITUAL CARE 2600 65th Ave., Osceola, 715-294-5645 Chaplain Alan Hagstrom alan.hagstrom@myomc.org MyOmc.org/specialtyserv 1chapel.php Chapel open daily for meditation.

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, 715-553-1800, Pastor Rick VanGundy Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

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Happenings in the Upper St. Croix Valley communities

Coming events

SEND YOUR COMING EVENTS ITEMS TO: INTER-COUNTY LEADER, BOX 490, FREDERIC, WI 54837 OR EMAIL OHDGHUQHZVURRP#JPDLO FRP

OCTOBER

St. Croix Falls • Meet Aztec the Owl at Interstate Park, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 715-483-3747.

MONDAY/Ĺ™

THURSĆ Ĺ‘SATĆ /Ĺ•Ĺ‘Ĺ—

Centuria

St. Croix Falls

• NAMI Connections recovery support group meeting at Fristad Lutheran Church, 7 p.m., namiconnectionspolkcounty@gmail.com

• AutumnFest & art fair, music & vendors downtown , scfaf.com.

THURSĆ Ĺ‘SUNĆ /Ĺ•Ĺ‘Ĺ˜

Clear Lake • Compassionate Friends, Tri-County Chapter, grief support in death of a child, at First Lutheran, 7 p.m., 715-263-2739.

St. Croix Falls • “Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman,â€? at Festival Theatre. Thurs. 2 & 7:30 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m., festivaltheatre.org

Falun • Bread distribution at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2-6 p.m.

THURSDAY/Ĺ•

Frederic

Balsam Lake

• Lifestyle Matters - ÀUVW RI IRXU VHPLQDUV WR S P DW )UHGHULF 6'$ Church. Call Stacy at 715-371-0887 for more information.

• Planning meeting for veterans memorial at the government center, 7 p.m., 715-268-6578.

Luck

Milltown

• Indianhead Gem & Mineral Society meeting at the senior center, 7:30 p.m.

• Friends of the library meeting at the library, 6 p.m., 715-825-2313.

Siren

Siren

• Northland Beekeepers Assoc. meeting at the government center, 7 p.m., 715-327-5525. • Community/choir Christmas concert rehearsals begin at Bethany Lutheran Church, 7-8:30 p.m.

• Northwoods Flyers Experimental Aircraft Assoc. Club meets at the government center, Rm. 165, 7 p.m. • 4-H open house at the school commons, 5:30-7 p.m.

Webster

TUESDAY/Ĺš

• Lions & Lioness food distribution at Connections, 13 p.m., 715-866-8151.

Amery

FRIĆ & SATĆ /Ĺ– & Ĺ—

• Cancer support group at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 7 p.m., 715-2686722 or 715-268-7290.

Turtle Lake

Dresser

• Fall gun show at the fire hall. Fri. 3-7 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.3 p.m., 715-986-4516.

• Chronic illness/disability support group will meet at Peace Lutheran Church, 6:30 p.m., 715-755-2515.

FRIDAY/Ĺ–

Frederic

Balsam Lake

• Financial planning info session with Matt Zanardo at Crosswalk Community Church, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

• Harvest supper at Holy Trinity United Methodist Church, 4-7 p.m.

Grantsburg

Grantsburg

• 4-H Outdoor Skills Club: Biologist in Training at Crex, 6-7:30 p.m., crexmeadows.com, 715-463-2739.

• Pie and ice-cream social at the American Legion Hall, 2-4 p.m.

Luck

Milltown

• Classic movie night at the library, “North by Northwest,â€? 7 p.m.

• Blood drive at the Lutheran church, 12:30-6:30 p.m., 715-857-5097, redcrossblood.org.

Osceola • PolkaFest at the ArtBarn, 6:30-9 p.m. Music by Jim Armstrong.

Siren

St. Croix Falls

• School auditions for the “Wizard of Ozâ€? at the high school, 4-6:30 p.m.

• Library dance party on the plaza, 7-8:30 p.m., 715-483-1777.

St. Croix Falls

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Amery • Lions fall classic car and tractor show at North Park, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. • Book sale at the library, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Dresser • Harvest dinner & bazaar at Peace Lutheran , 4:30-7 p.m., 715-755-2515.

Frederic • Lions classic car show at Coon Lake Park, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 715-327-8076.

Grantsburg • Feed My Sheep at Grace Church in Grantsburg. Doors open 8 a.m., 715463-5699. • Fall Wildlife Festival at Crex, crexmeadows.com, 715-463-2739.

Indian Creek

• Irish mystery author Erin Hart & musician Paddy O’Brien at St. Croix Artbarn, 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY/ś Siren • Potluck at the senior center, 11:30 a.m.

THURSDAY/Ĺ“Ĺ’

St. Croix Falls • Reptiles from Here and Afar program at Interstate Park, 11 a.m-2 p.m., 715-483-3747. • Mom & baby expo at the medical center, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 715-483-3221, scrmc.org.

Taylors Falls, Minn

• Legion Turkey shoot at junction of CTH E & 25th Street, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

• Free Movie: “The Boy Who Cried Warming,â€? 6:30 p.m. at the library. • Open house with food & demos at the fire hall, 68 p.m.

Centuria • Adult grief support group meeting at Holy Trinity Church, 6:30 p.m., 715483-3363.

Grantsburg • Auxiliary’s turkey supper at the American Legion Hall, 4-7 p.m.

• Wine Tasting Gala at the community center, 7 p.m., 651-465-0443.

Laketown

SUNDAY/Ĺ˜

• Fall bazaar at Laketown Lutheran, 10 to 1:30 p.m.

Lewis

Amery

• All gospel jam at Lewis Methodist Church, 6-9 p.m.

• Swedish fall dinner, craft & bake sale at Balsam Lutheran , 11:30 a.m.-1

Luck

Dresser

• Polk-Burnett Farmers Union meeting at Oak Wood Inn, 11 a.m.

• Trollhaugen open house community festival, noon4 p.m., trollhaugen.com.

Osceola

Milltown • Friends of Victims of Violence support group at North Valley Lutheran, 6 p.m., 800-261-7233.

Siren • PBREA meeting/lunch at Bethany Lutheran Church, 10:30 a.m. Call your contact person.

• Fall bazaar and festival at West Immanuel, 8:30 a.m.-noon, 715-294-2936.

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