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Alise Wiehl is all eyes as she and her hockey squad prepare to go onto the Xcel Energy Arena ice Friday, Nov. 5. Bob Wright of St. Croix Falls gathers players from the River Valley Hockey Association, families and others each year for a trip to a Minnesota Wild game, where the young hockey players get to take the ice for a midgame skating appearance. See Sports for story and more photos. - Photo by Greg Marsten

Low-wage America explored in Festival play Funny and serious, “Nickel and Dimed” begins Thursday at St. Croix Falls

by Gary King Leader editor ST. CROIX FALLS - It was about a year ago that Steve Martin, executive director of Family Pathways, a regional social service organization, approached Danette Olsen, director of Festival Theatre, about having Festival produce a play that speaks to the current economy.

“He had this idea that by doing a social-force theater piece that we could scratch each other’s back,” said Olsen. “More people would learn about Family Pathways and the work they do and more people

might come to Festival who didn’t know about us.”

The two began talking about “Nickel and Dimed,” the bestselling book by Barbara Ehrenreich which fueled a nationwide campaign for a living wage with its poignant and passionate firsthand account of life in low-wage America. The author traveled across the country in a social experiment of sorts that found her trying to pay rent while working as a waitress, hotel maid, house cleaner and WalMart associate.

Her account became an instant classic and a staple of classroom reading and discussion.

The book eventually became a play and Martin recalled seeing it at the Guthrie in Minneapolis.

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Services Thursday for Jack Sondreal Served as youngest Democratic Party chair in Wisconsin

Local rock band has holiday spirit

ST. CROIX FALLS - Local rock band The Polk County Rockers have been gearing up for the holidays and recently finished recording a Christmas CD entitled "Nuts for Christmas.” They have also done a photo shoot with Santa, and have even been releasing their own YouTube television series titled "Unwrapped.” Unwrapped is an ongoing 1- to 4-minute show that has snippits of the band playing Christmas music infused with a story about a mysterious present that ends up in the hands of some unique characters. It will be released approximately every two weeks until the middle of December and can be found either by joining the Rockers' Facebook page or by searching the Polk County Rockers on YouTube. They will be giving away 60 copies of their CD throughout the night at their show at the Dalles House on Nov. 24, and be selling them at their official Christmas show on Dec. 23 (at the Dalles House also). They have said they have mainly been focusing on “having fun and bringing Christmas cheer." At the Christmas show they plan on doing skits, using props, having guest singers, and of couse playing a handful of Christmas and rock songs.

Shown with Santa are Thomas and Lisa Mangelsen and Phil Anderson from St. Croix Falls, and Tommy Anderson from Dresser. - with submitted information

Bremer donates to Kinship of Burnett County

As noted in last week’s Leader, Kinship of Burnett County, a nonprofit youth mentoring program, has received a grant in the amount of $35,000 from the Otto Bremer Foundation. Above is the photo as proof. “It has become continually difficult to obtain funding so receiving a grant in the amount of $35,000 from the Otto Bremer Foundation is wonderful,” said Deb Haley, director of Kinship of Burnett County. “It allows us to take wonderful care of the children and families in the community.” The grant is designed to get Kinship into the homes of the children and mentors and work with them one-on-one to make the most of the match and get them fired up for life. “In these tough economic times everyone seems to be affected and those in Kinship are no different ... they need encouragement,” Haley noted.

Shown are Haley and Kelly Hibbs - business banker, Bremer Bank. Not shown is Maltee McMahon, nonprofit resource specialist, Bremer Bank. - Photo submitted

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Sheriff Roland: “I am listening” BURNETT COUNTY - Sheriff Dean Roland said this week he wants to accomplish a “solid foundation” for the sheriff’s department and its staff during the next four years - what he says will be his final term as sheriff.

“I want the next sheriff to be able to step into a strong, healthy organization so that he/she can move the department forward toward continued and improved service to the public,” he said. “I want to create a solid foundation for the sheriff’s department and its staff for strong citizen protection, crime prevention and criminal apprehension.”

Roland won a fairly close Republican primary contest to earn a spot on the Nov. 2 ballot. He defeated Democratic challenger Frank Taylor in last week’s general election by a margin of nearly 1,600 votes out of nearly 6,300 votes cast.

“I was very impressed with the total number of Burnett County citizens who took the time to vote in this election - 62.9 percent of the registered voters cast their ballot,” Roland noted. “Getting involved and being engaged in what is needed to make a democracy work.”

Roland said he was pleased with those citizens who voted for him and learned from those who voted against him.

“It showed me that there is always need for improvement and I am listening,” he said. “I am reviewing many different options as to the direction(s) needed for improvements toward better service ... staff and citizens will be involved in making these decisions.”

Roland was first elected to the position of sheriff in 2002. - Gary King

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AMERY - Funeral services will be held Thursday, Nov. 11, for Jack Palmer Sondreal, 24, Amery, who died Sunday morning, Nov. 7, in a car accident.

Sondreal, who served as the youngest Democratic Party chairman (Polk County) in Wisconsin, is the son of Jerry Sondreal of Amery, editor of the Amery Free Press and Susan Smith of River Falls, a former teacher at Unity Schools. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Palmer Sondreal, longtime owner and publisher of the Free Press.

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Jack apparently died when his vehicle left the roadway on a curve on Baker Street in Amery early Sunday morning and landed upside down in South Twin Lake. A passerby noticed the vehicle just after midnight and contacted authorities.

Well-known in Amery and Polk County, Jack was remembered on a special Facebook page by hundreds of friends and acquaintances.

“To one of the most positive people I’ve met in life,” wrote William Moats. “You had a lust for life and always had a good word ... “ A complete obituary can be found elsewhere in this issue. Gary King with information from the Amery Free Press

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State may buy Telemark

by Mike Simonson Wisconsin Public Radio CABLE - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources may buy up to 800 acres of the shuttered Telemark Resort and turn it over to Bayfield County.

Proponents hope it’ll make the landmark resort more attractive for potential buyers.

Telemark is the starting point for the American Birkebeiner cross-country ski race. But it’s also a year-round resort dating back to 1947. Since it closed in May, reopening the lodge has been a top priority for Bayfield County. County Administrator

Mark Abeles-Allison hopes to get funding from the DNR to buy most of the land around Telemark. He says the land has “tremendous resources” and that there are many people interested in the site.

The proposal is still in its early stages, so details are still being hashed out. But Bayfield County Board member Brett Rondeau says up to 800 of Telemark’s 975 acres would be purchased by the state and turned over to the county to manage. He says it will preserve the trails for the Birkebeiner, and be a “natural fit” for the county.

The party isn’t over

Last week’s story on Lovetree Farm’s Pizza By The Pond parties did not include the information that parties will be continuing through the winter. Parties will be held Sunday afternoons from 1 to 8 p.m., including this Sunday, Nov. 14, followed by a two-week break for hunting season, and then continuing every Sunday through the winter. Lovetree Farm is located at 12413 CTH Z, Grantsburg, 715-488-2966. More information on Pizza By The Pond and Lovetree Farmstead can also be found at lovetreefarmstead.com. Our apologies for the production error that omitted the information about the winter schedule. Above: Lovetree Farmstead owner Mary Falk checked on the readiness of a pizza sizzling in the flaming oven at a recent Pizza \By The Pond party. - Photo by Priscilla Bauer

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Briefly ASHLAND - Today (Nov. 10) marks the 35th anniversary of the fatal wreck of the ship Edmund Fitzgerald. Buoys on the northern part of Lake Superior recorded waves as high as 27 feet in the recent storm. But the lake might have been even rougher during the Edmund Fitzgerald storm on Nov. 10, 1975, according to a scientific process called hindcasting, the opposite of forecasting. Using a combination of data and computer modeling, scientists at NOAA’s National Weather Service and the Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory in Michigan show that sustained winds were likely blowing at roughly 57 to 69 miles per hour, generating waves about 24.6 feet high. - with submitted information ••• STATEWIDE - Last month, 55 people died in 49 Wisconsin traffic crashes, which made it the fifth safest month of October in terms of traffic deaths since World War II, according to preliminary statistics from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. The safest month of October since World War II occurred last year with 39 traffic deaths, and the deadliest October was in 1971 with 127 fatalities.

Traffic fatalities last month were 16 more than October 2009, but one fewer than the five-year average of 56 deaths for the month of October. As of the end of October, 483 people have died in 446 Wisconsin traffic crashes, including 98 motorcycle drivers, seven motorcycle passengers, 43 pedestrians and eight bicyclists. Deaths through October were 39 more than during the same period in 2009. However, traffic fatalities were down 85 compared with the five-year average. - from the DOT ••• ST. CROIX FALLS - Members and guests are encouraged to attend the monthly Polk County Genealogy Society meeting, on Monday, Nov. 22, at 7 p.m. in the senior center - Main Street, St. Croix Falls. The Indianhead Federation sponsored several beginning genealogy classes which Ms. Lynne Schauls, Centuria librarian, attended, enabling her to assist Centuria library patrons with this popular hobby. Schauls will speak to PCGS on elementary steps in family history research using a public library. Refreshments will be served. - submitted ••• RICE LAKE - WITC-Rice Lake will offer a class in wine tasting; the third in the series of classes presented as a course suggesting a new twist to wine connoisseurs. The one-session class will be offered by WITC and held at the Rice Lake Elks Lodge meeting room on Thursday, Nov. 18. The class is taught by Tim Grenier, certified specialist of wine. The class will run 6 to 9 p.m. The cost of the class is $19 with a senior fee available for $11.50.

A $15 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the beginning of the course. The session will give participants the chance to sample fine wines, extend the list of favorites and discover appropriate foods to be served with special wines.

Food samples and appetizers will be served to cleanse the palete. Call WITC, 715-234-7082 or 800-243-9482, Exts. 5409 or 5410 for more information or to register. Online registration is available by logging on to witc.edu/class finder. - from WITC ••• SIREN - A head injury support group program will be held Sunday, Nov. 14, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Siren Covenant Church. Attorney Gordon Johnson will present a special performance of Lethan Candlish, professional storyteller, of “Who Am I, Again?” If your life has ever been touched by someone who has sustained a brain injury, don’t miss this oneman show of the voices of TBI. It will be entertaining, disturbing, familiar, yet totally unique. This event is for everyone— survivors, family members, caregivers and therapists. - submitted ••• TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. – The Taylors Falls Lions and the Lighting Festival will both host Bingo on two different evenings. The Lions will have their annual traditional turkey and ham Bingo on Friday evening, Nov. 19, and the Lighting Festival will have Bingo for Cash on Saturday, Nov. 27, during the festival. Both events will be held at the Memorial Community Center starting at 6:30 p.m. Bingo is a family-friendly, fun event and the public is invited. - submitted

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Rep. Hraychuck reflects on election loss, career Feels “blessed” to have served in the state Legislature; cites accomplishments BURNETT/POLK/ST. CROIX COUNTIES - State Rep. Ann Hraychuck issued a statement this week in the wake of her loss in the Nov. 2 election that saw a strong antiincumbent wave sweep the nation as voters sought to make changes in hope it will turn around an ailing economy.

Hraychuck said she was “very blessed” to have had the opportu- Rep. Hraychuck nity to serve two terms in the state Legislature and pointed to accomplishments she feels proud of, including bringing home an assistant district attorney for Polk County - an issue that had fallen on deaf ears for many years.

She accomplished that in her first term de-

spite being a Democratic representative in a Republican-controlled Legislature.

She also pointed to her bipartisanship.

“I am proud to say that I worked with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to cut government spending and create jobs for the first time in decades,” Hraychuck said. “While cutting the overall spending of your hard-earned tax dollars, we were able to increase dollars for our rural schools, increase road aids for our towns, bring in much needed federal dollars to our hospitals and nursing homes that saved many jobs, and fought to keep open drivers license stations in Amery, Siren, Osceola and Luck.”

This election saw a television ad - an unusual occurrence in an Assembly race in Northwest Wisconsin. The ad ran on Twin Cities television stations.

“I am deeply saddened that voters believed the expensive, slick television and mail ads that distorted and twisted the truth beyond recognition,” Hraychuck said. “It is unfortunate that people have already forgotten that when Democrats took over the majority 22 short months ago, they inherited a $6.6 billion deficit created by eight years of big bank dereg-

Serious injuries in car-pedestrian accident

An apparent good samaritan was injured Sunday afternoon in an accident while changing the tire of another motorist. The accident involved four vehicles and injured two people, one severely. It happened on Hwy. 35 near 140th Avnue shortly before noon on Sunday, Nov. 7. Karl Aberle, 61, Osceola, was changing the tire on the car of Dennis Hultquist, of Centuria (no age given). Sherry Knutson, 58, Osceola, was parked behind Hultquist's car, all facing southbound.

Michael Bolling Jr., 40, of Balsam Lake, driving a 1994 Mercury Sable, was southbound on Hwy. 35 and sideswiped Knutson's car, then hitting the cars of Hultquist and Aberle. Aberle's vehicle was shoved into the ditch, and Bolling's car did a 180-degree turn and ended up facing north in the southbound lane. Aberle was severely injured and transported by ambulance. He is expected to survive. Knutson was injured less severely and also was transported by ambulance.

— Photos from Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

ulation that led our country and our state into a deep recession. When the new administration takes over this January, their projected deficit is about $2.5 billion ... down $4.1 billion ... Democrats obviously did something right!”

Elected to the Assembly in 2006 and reelected in 2008, Hraychuck had hoped to serve the 28th District longer but finds a few bright spots in her defeat.

“When I am asked, ‘What will you do now?’ I smile and say, ‘No more missed family events and more hunting and fishing with my husband!’ I am also looking forward to having more time promoting youth hunting and fishing programs.”

Hraychuck said she wishes “all the best” to the new administration.

“I will not critique them through disrespectful, counterproductive letters to the editor as my predecessor and others have done in the past,” she said, adding, “Words cannot express the depth of appreciation that I have for the people who have believed in me and have supported me over the years. It has truly been an honor and a pleasure to have served as your sheriff and your state representative.” - Gary King

Small cluster of E. coli cases “likely related” and not from commercial source, say officials BURNETT COUNTY - Burnett County Public Health Department is investigating a small cluster of E. coli infections - four cases in Burnett and Polk counties.

One has been confirmed as Shiga toxin 2 producing E. coli. At this time the cases appear to be related but do not appear to indicate any commercial food source exposure, according to a statement from the Burnett County Health Department.

Typical symptoms include severe abdominal cramping, sudden onset of watery diarrhea, frequently bloody, and sometimes vomiting and a low-grade fever. Most often the illness is mild and self-limited, generally lasting one to three days. If you or a family member have these symptoms please contact your health-care provider.

The most important measure to protect you and your family from this or any communicable disease is to practice good hand washing.

A Burnett County public health nurse is available, Monday-Friday – 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., to answer your questions. If you have any questions, please call the Burnett County Health Department at 715-349-7600.

More information is available at: www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/communic able/factsheets/index.htm#H - with information from BCHD

Play/from page 1 at the Guthrie in Minneapolis.

Wheels began turning to bring the play to Festival.

“It’s social theater and it’s comedy and drama together, looking at a serious social issue - what it’s like to make a living at or below the minimum wage,” said Olsen, who noted the play will be the first to be presented in the theater’s new, more intimate stage, called the Elbow Room.

Ellen Appel of Minneapolis plays the author, Barbara Ehrenreich.

“One of the most challenging aspects of this script for me, as Barbara, is to keep the flow moving and to remember what location comes next,” said Appel. “The story is constantly in motion, seamlessly flowing from one scene to the next. Are we in Florida or Minnesota? Dinner in Manhattan or cleaning homes in Maine? The story provides a fantastic opportunity to explore the world of low-wage workers and the challenges they face every day.

Just as Barbara had only peripheral knowledge of this world, I am also learning about the working poor in America and what they deal with as our artistic exploration evolves. I may be a bit closer to this world than Barbara, but I am still surprised by some of the situations.”

Family Pathways (familypathways.org) is a grassroots, community-based agency which for the past 32 years has provided youth service programs and services to seniors and food shelves in Chisago, Isanti, Pine, Kanabec and Mille Lacs counties in Minnesota, extending to the cities of Forest Lake, Minn., and St. Croix Falls.

It recently added a new food shelf in Frederic.

Play schedule Directed by Jimmy LeDuc, “Nickel and Dimed” is described by Festival as an “edgy piece of theater,” appropriate for high school through adult audiences due

to language and subject manner.

In addition to Appel, the cast includes Gini Adams, Mary Kay Fortier-Spalding, Caroline Kaiser, Madison Karpan and Seth Kaltwasser. Costume design is by Ellen Kirk, set design by Steven Kath, and Gina Bonin serves as properties designer and production stage manager.

The play opens this Thursday, Nov. 11, with a matinee at 2 p.m., with 7:30 p.m. shows on Nov. 13, 19 and 20. There are also two Sunday matinees, at 2 p.m. Nov. 14 and 21. Seating is limited and tickets are $15 per general admission seat. More information is available at Festival’s Web site at festivaltheatre.org and people can learn more about the play and what it’s like to perform in Festival’s new space at YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=yt1SCn 0J5x8 - with information from Festival Theatre

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Comparison of county boards in Minnesota and Wisconsin

by Dana Frey Polk County Administrator POLK COUNTY - The most striking difference between county boards in Minnesota and Wisconsin is their size. Most Minnesota county boards (those in counties under 100,000 population) have five members; Wisconsin counties have 20, 30 or more members. This difference has caused some to say that Minnesota boards are somehow more “efficient” in that they can do the same work with fewer members. As someone who has worked under both systems, I would disagree: the style of governance at the county level is quite different between the two states. In part this is a function of the county board size – what I believe to be a strength of the Wisconsin system – and in part due to different legal framework and traditions. Ultimately, it reflects different evolutionary paths taken by government in each state.

In the Wisconsin system, the larger boards allow for a set of active committees, as there are enough members to be engaged in each committee’s work. According to UW-Extension, the average Wisconsin county has 17 standing committees. With five (typically) part-time board members, Minnesota counties cannot easily have regularly meeting policy committees and usually do not. Although there are exceptions, most Minnesota counties use a Committee of the Whole structure for all initial review of resolutions, meaning that the first time any board member is able to ask questions about a resolution is at that time, and the time is very limited (even though most county boards in Minnesota meet two or three times per month).

A benefit of a strong committee system is the opportunity for specialization, for detailed examination of areas of governance and policy analysis and oversight.

A number of board members can become knowledgeable in a given area, with benefit for overall policy development. Without strong committees, resolutions may not get discussed as thoroughly and a greater reliance must be placed on nonelected officials. The lack of a strong committee system also means that there is limited opportunity for oversight by elected officials to see if the policy they set is being followed – to hold departments accountable for policy implementation. A committee system also means that a resolution can be reviewed several times before it is brought to the full board for adoption: by a policy committee, by finance committee, personnel, etc.

Second, small boards demand more time from board members, which affects more than just committees. In Minnesota, the five (to seven) board members spend a tremendous amount of their time at regional meetings, intergovernmental sessions, on coordinating committees or involved with work directly related to the county but not a “regular” county board meeting. These meetings are typically at night and involve travel, and while important, they become a real drain on time.

This makes the job of county board member much more difficult (note that only the largest counties have full-time commissioners). With more board members, these duties can be spread among more people, meaning less chance for burnout and the opportunity to do more coordination with other governments.

Third, Wisconsin is an administrative home-rule state, while Minnesota counties are more limited by state law. In general, what this means is that in Wisconsin a county can do something of an administrative nature unless the law specifically prohibits it. In Minnesota, a county can only do what the law specifically allows.

The effect of this is that Wisconsin counties can and do take on more of a regional nature without state regulation. This is augmented by (and perhaps causes) a somewhat different attitude the state holds toward counties. The relationship between WisDOT and counties is radically different than the relationship between MnDOT and counties. The former is closer to a true partnership to provide services, the latter a limited and sometimes regulatory relationship.

Fourth, the sheer number of supervisors in Wisconsin means that the debates on controversial issues are more diverse and can represent broader interests. In most Minnesota counties only three votes are needed to pass most resolutions, meaning that a working coalition of only three members can set the agenda. If a coalition has to have 12 members to pass a resolution, it by definition needs to be more diverse and more inclusive to be able to function.

Fifth, as the members have greater influence in small boards, their elections are often more political (although county elections tend to be less partisan than state elections and county board members tend to be less politically motivated than other elected officials everywhere I’ve seen).

This can make campaigning and elections much more expensive, more political and

more prone to pressure by interest groups (e.g. labor, business, agriculture, environmentalists, etc.), especially in larger counties.

In summary, it’s not a question of efficiency but of a different type of government. Setting aside issues of district size and number of constituents represented, reducing the county board to five or seven members in Wisconsin would not result in a Minnesota system, but something probably altogether different, especially given the different evolution of government in the two states. Similarly, increasing the size of a Minnesota county board to 23 members would not result in a Wisconsin system. Wisconsin counties tend to be more participatory because of the board size and committee structure (it is rare to have citizen members on most county board committees in Minnesota), less formal in discussions, and in general take more of a grassroots approach than in Minnesota. Minnesota county boards function very well, but typically have less time on a regular basis to consider issues in detail, relying on procedural processes such as consent calendars and delegation to department heads to save time, and also tend to be more formal in their approach. There are also far greater demands on time in Minnesota, limiting the ability of board members to hold down other full-time employment or limiting eligibility to those with flexible schedules.

Neither system is more efficient than the other by virtue of number of members – just different.

“We have a budget!”

Burnett supervisors renew 2010 figures

by Carl Heidel Leader staff writer SIREN - It took a long list of preliminary meetings and discussions, another two hours of debate, proposed amendments and failed votes, but the Burnett County Board of Supervisors finally approved a county budget proposal for 2011 in their regular meeting Tuesday, Nov. 9. And nothing has changed. The total tax levy in the 2011 budget will remain the same as the total levy in the 2010 budget, $8,516,423.

Supervisors came to the meeting facing the prospect of tax revenue loss in 2011.

With the economic downturn in the housing market, state equalized values for homes has dropped. Since county revenues come from the taxes levied on real estate property values, the county definitely faced a loss of revenue and budget shortfalls.

In 2010 the mill rate for the county budget was 2.95 mills (a total tax of $295 on a $100,000 home). Some supervisors estimated that the county would have to increase the mill rate to 3.75 mills (a total tax of $375 on a $100,000 home) in order to overcome the shortfall the devaluation had caused.

The county board’s administrative committee brought three different budget scenarios to the board with options of zero-percent increase from the 2010 figures, a 2-percent increase or a 3-percent increase. Chairman Don Taylor indicated that that committee backed the two percent levy increase that would have given the county an additional $175,002 of revenue in its budget.

The ensuing debate ranged across a broad spectrum of concerns and considerations.

Supervisor Gary Lundberg brought up the impact of budget increases on county residents facing financial problems from the present weak economy.

“Think of these people,” he said. What will an increase do to them?” Others raised the question of what a tax increase would do to the county’s senior citizens.

Supervisor Don Chell, chairman of the county’s public safety committee, said that county department heads opposed any tax increase. “All of the department

Before debate on budget proposals began, Jennie Goalen (left) and chairman of the Burnett County Board of Supervisors Don Taylor (right) unveiled a mosaic that the Burnett Area Arts Group presented to the county. The mosaic, which depicts a scene on the St. Croix River, was created in August as part of the 2010 Burnett Arts Festival when more than 350 persons glued pieces of tile into the work. Goalen, owner of North Wind Arts & Gallery with her husband Tim, directed the creation of the art. Plans are to place the mosaic on a wall on the second floor of the Burnett County Building in Siren. - Photo by Carl Heidel heads voted for a zero-percent increase,” he said.

Others noted that even if the total revenue figure for 2011 is the same as that for 2010, there will still be some increase in property taxes. Since the property values have decreased, taxes on the property will have to be slightly higher just to raise the same revenue next year as this year.

The anticipated increase will be 0.12 mill, $12 on a $100,000 home. But since the drop in equalized value has not been the same across the county, some townships may not see any increase while others do.

Proponents of increasing the size of the budget argued that economic uncertainties combined with future building needs made an increase necessary. Supervisor Philip Lindeman pointed out that the county will be forced to build new com-

munication towers and a new dispatch center soon, and that a tax increase should be put in place to prepare for those costs.

Lindeman asked for an overall increase of 3 percent with the additional funds to be set aside for the tower and center projects. Lundberg countered, “We are not a bank to hold the taxpayers money.” He continued, “We are here to use their money to help them now.”

Supervisor Gene Olson backed Lundberg. He noted that the matter of communication towers and dispatch center have been part of board discussion since 1994, but that no board has ever taken action to prepare for the costs of that development.

“We are being asked to correct today the shortsightedness of past boards,” he said.

The question according to Olson is, “What can we do as a county board to help people today?”

Supervisor Edgar Peterson argued that a decision not to raise the tax rate was “shortsighted.” He expressed concern for events that could cause major unanticipated expenditures, and those costs could force an even larger tax increase in the future.

Supervisor Gerald Pardun said that the 2011 budget would be “balanced on the backs of our (county) employees” unless the revenue figure was increased. He noted that funds would have to come from somewhere to pay for anticipated $229,000 increases in employee insurance premiums in 2011.

But Supervisor Eldon Freese rejected that argument. He said that the greater consideration was not what would happen with county employees, but what would happen with the members of the community at large. “We’re talking about the citizens,” he said.

Freese was one of several supervisors who indicated that their constituents had said that they would prefer a cut in county services to an increase in taxes to provide those services.

Supervisor Christopher Sybers challenged Freese’s claim, and asked for a show of hands of supervisors whose experience with constituents had been the same as what Freese portrayed, a cut in services rather than a tax increase. He was surprised when a large group of supervisors raised their hands to indicate that their voters preferred the service cut.

In rebuttal of expressions of concern for potential fiscal problems if there were no tax increase, Olson said he was confident that taxpayers would take care of problems as they arose.

“The residents of this county are resilient. They will do what they have to do if we show we are dealing with reality,” he said. “The people of the county will rise to whatever occasion is there at the time if we are fiscally responsible,” he continued.

After the extensive debate, the final vote approved the proposed budget by a tally of 14 to eight.

“We will not leave today until we have a budget,” Taylor had told the supervisors at one point when debate on the budget proposals seemed to bog down. When the final vote was tallied, and the 2011 budget figure was in place, Taylor exclaimed, “We have a budget!”

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Centuria poultry passes muster Residents now allowed five hens, instead of two

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer CENTURIA – At their regular monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 8, the Centuria Village Board narrowly passed an ordinance expanding the number of chickens a resident can have in the village from two up to five hens, apparently ending a long-running debate over the issue. A 3-2 vote in favor of the relatively restrictive ordinance change likely puts the issue to rest.

The chicken issue has been a hot topic in recent months, with spirited and testy debate at times, from both trustees and occasionally from residents in attendance. The disagreement surfaced slightly again on Monday during the public hearing on the ordinance change, when resident Jim Noonan was the only person to speak to the issue at the hearing.

“I’ve never heard of anything more ridiculous,” Noonan said, pointing out that there are farms down the road that have eggs for sale. “Why are we going backward?”

Two trustees noted that the same person had called and said she was against it, for sanitary reasons. Otherwise, most of the objection in recent months seemed to come from several trustees.

During the consideration of the ordinance later, Trustee Steve Sylvester implied that Trustee Pete Englund - one of the chicken ordinance supporters - should abstain from voting, as an advocate. Englund pointed out that he no longer owns any chickens, and that no, chicken ownership was not his main reason for being on the board.

“I didn’t get on the board to change the ordinance,” Englund said, rolling his eyes. “You’re totally skewing the situation.”

“I just don’t agree with board members changing ordinances to suit them,” Sylvester countered, with Englund producing a survey with approximately 50 resident

names on it, all of them in support of the chicken change.

As noted in previous coverage of the poultry proposal, the ordinance is quite restrictive, and limits ownership to five hens, with strict standards on fencing, cleanup, protection from predators and other limits. It is loosely modeled after a similar ordinance in the city of St. Croix Falls.

After a short debate, the ordinance passed, 3-2, with Trustee Ryan Davison abstaining and Trustee Gene Ludack absent.

Other board action: • The board held a public hearing and later approved the 2011 village budget, which has a 2.87-percent increase and includes an increase in tax levy of $11,750 - amounting to a 6.5-percent increase. However, the village tax rate goes down approximately 2.13 percent.

One person spoke on the issue, Polk County Board Supervisor James Edgell, who asked about several line items, and later invited the board to do the same when the county goes through their own budget hearing.

• Board President Wayne Bakke pointed out a possible issue with the village health insurance program, and specifically, how they compensate employees who choose not to use their health insurance, which is managed by the state of Wisconsin. Bakke pointed out that at a recent state municipality conference, he was told that under the rules of use in the state program, they cannot offer nonenrolled employees a cash payout in lieu of coverage under another plan - which has been their common practice.

That may present some problems, as the village currently has several employees who choose not use the program, but are compensated monetarily instead. The board moved to send the issue to the finance committee for review or adjustment, in spite of the fact that enrollment periods are passed for other options.

Bakke said they risk losing all of their coverage if they continue the practice.

• The board voted not to give any employee raises for

2011, choosing to go with no changes in employee benefits, instead. The vote was unanimous, with Trustee Dave Markert abstaining for reasons not mentioned.

• Sgt. John DuBois outlined his recent training session in North Carolina, which covered everything from how to manage a small police department to rural police issues, records management, civil liability, creating a data base and other issues affecting the department. He said it had 28 participants from 12 states, taking in local, county and state law enforcement agencies, and that he was chosen as an award recipient for his leadership at the threeday conference, which was paid for almost entirely from a state grant.

Police Chief Van Burch said it was good for DuBois to do the training, as it dealt with issues “relevant to the department,” especially if economic times go sour again.

“We still have an element out there, that we may have to deal with again,” Burch said cryptically.

Burch and DuBois noted a kids clinic meant to protect children from becoming a victim of Internet crimes, which will be held at the Balsam Lake Village Hall on Sunday, Nov. 21, at 2 p.m.

• There was no action on recent South Park enhancement proposals, but resident Jeannie Alling did point out that she has garnered more support for helping with future labor, primarily from the fire department. She also noted the Cozy Country Christmas event set for Saturday, Dec. 4, with Santa Claus, hayrides and events for kids, will culminate in a parade at 5 p.m.

• The board approved a training plan outline for trustees, which includes mandatory training for newly elected members and at least one training session relevant to committee assignments.

• After some discussion on “board behavior” at recent meetings, they approved a Markert suggestion to have an additional public comment section at the end of the agenda, so residents in attendance can address action from that evening.

Milltown adjusts rental rates Adjusts Aging Program for fewer days

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer MILLTOWN – It was a light agenda for the Milltown Village Board Monday, Nov. 8, as they dispatched their business in less than a half hour, highlighted by a rate reduction for the Polk County Aging Program, as they reduced the number of days they use the Milltown Community Center.

The board noted that the Meals on Wheels program will be reducing their use of the center down from four days a week, and asked if their monthly rental rates could be reduced accordingly. The program currently pays $250 per month rental for use of the center.

“They used to pay $350,” noted village President Lou Ann White. “They’ve gone down every year as their program was cut ... We’ve been reducing it the last three years.”

Several people noted that the Aging Program staff and volunteers do a very good job in maintaining and cleaning the center, and are under similar budget restraints as any local program.

“It’s already at a reduced rate,” White said, when

Trustee Ben Wheeler suggested a $50 per month reduction, but the board agreed to a compromise rate of $225 monthly, a $25 monthly reduction.

Other board action: • The board unanimously approved a wine-only liquor license application for Cheese and More on Hwy. 35, and later approved an operator’s license application for the owner, Mary Wilson.

• Police Chief Andy Anderson gave an update on recent grant applications, and noted that they had a mobile data terminal installed in their second squad car, under a state grant, and that they are trained to use them with the countywide dispatch system.

“Now we can run radio checks, license checks, you name it, without getting on the radio,” Anderson said, adding that it also allows the department to receive encrypted and “run silent” messages from county dispatching, and the ability to locate and note who is and is not on duty, and much more.

Anderson also pointed out their purchase of a videotaping system through a similar grant that allows them to conduct taped interviews of juveniles, which is now a state evidentiary law.

“We’ve received over $20,000 in grants this year,” An-

derson said.

• The board reviewed the latest accounting report, and noted their overall 2011 village budget is up approximately 4.41 percent, with the village tax levy rising approximately $3,000, amounting to a 0.81-percent rise in overall tax levy, but a 0.80-percent tax rate reduction with a slight rise in assessed value.

There will be a public hearing on that proposed budget Monday, Nov. 22, at the 6:30 in the village municipal office.

• The board set the village caucus date for Monday, Jan. 10, at 6 p.m.

• Librarian Jen Feske outlined several very popular events the library has hosted in recent weeks, including a standing-room only “Haunted Wisconsin” event with Chad Lewis on Oct. 29 that drew 77 people, and an event last week too big for the library, when local humorist/author Michael Perry spoke before approximately 200 people at the community center.

Feske also noted an Oct. 22 candidate meet and greet, and upcoming events, including a basic computer lab on Wednesdays, preschool story time every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. and a Santa letter-writing event set for Saturday, Nov. 20, at the library, in conjunction with the Milltown Post Office.

Proposed 2011 budget maintains 2010 levels Luck’s public budget hearing set for Nov. 17

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer LUCK — A public hearing on the 2011 budget for the village of Luck will be held Wednesday, Nov. 17, at 7:30 p.m. at the village hall.

The proposed budget includes the same taxing mill rate as 2010, at $7.73 per $1,000 in property value. This

means that property valued at $100,000 will pay a village property tax of $773.

In order to maintain the 2010 mill rate the Luck Village Board is proposing a total tax levy of $517,688, down about one-half percent, or $2,780, from last year’s levy.

This half-percent decrease corresponds with a half-percent decrease in property values within the village.

In addition, $13,000 from the undesignated fund will be used to offset expenditures. The budget also includes a transfer of $46,241 from the undesignated fund balance to the golf course to make loan payments and repair a roof.

These two transfers from the undesignated fund bring the fund balance to 30 percent of annual general fund expenditures, the amount required by village policy.

The balanced budget includes general fund expenditures and expenditures of $745,744, up 3 percent from 2010’s general fund expenditures of $724,024.

Property taxes are assessed for several different funds, including the general operating fund, $377,475; the library, $58,807; police squad purchase, $10,000; machinery purchase, $10,000; and long-term debt service, $61,406.

Webster schools review school safety plan

by Carl Heidel Leader staff writer WEBSTER - In the light of a recent bomb threat at the Siren schools, the Webster schools have begun a review of their school safety policies. That was the report given to the Webster School Board of Education at its regular meeting Monday, Nov. 8.

K-4 school Principal Martha Anderson, co-captain of the review team, told board members that the present plan for dealing with large-scale emergencies in the schools has not been reviewed for 10 years. She said that the study is just beginning, and that it will consider information from other schools where there have been safety problems.

Superintendent Jim Erickson said that some of this outside information has come from Siren’s recent experience.

He indicated that after the Siren students had been removed from the school buildings and taken to a safe lo-

cation, there were serious communication problems, and Webster hopes to learn from that experience.

In another agenda item, board members discussed pricing of a pass for winter sports athletic events.

According to figures from Erickson, an adult attending all 13 of the home games would pay $3 admission for each event, a total of $39 for all the games.

Several of the board members expressed concern for parents and older adults having to cope with those costs at a time when many are facing financial problems caused by the weak area economy. After discussion, board members set the pass price at $20 for an adult for admission to all winter sports home games.

Erickson also announced an experiment that the schools will make on Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 22 and 23. He said that those two days prior to the Thanksgiving recess frequently have poor student class attendance, and that it is difficult for teachers to present the standard

curriculum with a large number of students absent.

According to Erickson, the schools will try what he calls “FedEx” days. Teachers will give students working in groups 24 hours to create a program or project related to learning objectives, but something that the students themselves dream up and execute. “We’ll see how this goes,” Erickson said.

In other business, Erickson announced that due to an increase in the number of high school students taking advanced placement classes, the schools will receive $1,200 from an advanced placement initiative grant from the state.

In other business, the board: • granted a youth options request for Tatyana Pope; • recertified the 2010-11 tax levy; • and approved volunteer coaching contracts for Erica Gustafson (basketball cheerleading) and Mark Elliott (basketball).

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Republicans celebrate election victory with annual Reagan Day Dinner

DRESSER - The Polk County Republican Party celebrated a successful midterm election cycle with their annual Reagan Day Dinner on Friday, Nov. 5, at the Trollhaugen Ski Lodge in Dresser.

On Tuesday, Nov. 2, the Republican Party won several key races in Polk County and throughout Wisconsin, giving them something to celebrate for the first time since the 2008 elections.

In Polk County, Republican Erik Severson, was elected to serve in the Assembly’s 28th District.

Severson, who decisively beat Ann Hraychuck, is an Osceola resident and medical doctor at the Osceola Medical Center. In the 75th District, which includes parts of Northwest Polk County, Republican Roger Rivard was elected to the Assembly in what was considered to be a Democrat stronghold.

In local elections, Republicans Pete Johnson will be Polk County’s next sheriff, and Lois Hoff will continue to serve as county clerk.

Statewide, Scott Walker and Rebecca Kleefisch will serve as Wisconsin’s next governor and lt. governor. Kurt Schuller will be the next Wisconsin state treasurer, and J.B. Van Hollen will continue to serve as Wisconsin’s attorney general.

Nationally, Wisconsin made headlines

as longtime Sen. Russ Feingold was defeated by Republican Ron Johnson in a hard-fought race. Although Democrats maintained control of the U.S. Senate, they no longer have the ability to pass bills freely, regardless of the outcries from their constituents back home.

Closer to home, in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District’s race, Sean Duffy defeated state Sen. Julie Lassa to replace the 40-year incumbent, Congressman David Obey. Duffy came out strong in 2009 and was thought to be a contender with the powerful congressman from Wausau, who was the House appropriations chairman and touted author of the failed stimulus bill passed by Congress. Obey announced his retirement in May of 2009.

Republicans won enough races throughout Wisconsin to regain majority control in the state Assembly and state Senate, which according to state Sen. Sheila Harsdorf, District 10, will be very important as they tackle the major budget deficit left by the outgoing administration. Harsdorf stated that the shortfall will be felt statewide as federal stimulus money will not be available to fill in the gaps like last year.

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Walker eyes law that addresses teacher contract disputes

by Chuck Quirmbach Wisconsin Public Radio MILWAUKEE - Governor-elect Scott Walker is stepping up his threat to change the mediation-arbitration law that tries to resolve disputes over proposed teacher contracts.

During his campaign for governor, Republican Walker talked about modifying the mediation-arbitration law for teachers.

He repeated his pledge this week to a group of corporate and civic leaders in Milwaukee.

The mediation-arbitration law, known as “med-arb,” was passed in 1978 as part of a deal to end teacher strikes and reduce

workplace disputes. Milwaukee teachers union President Mike Langyel says his labor organization would be happy to discuss med-arb with the next governor. But Langyel contends the current law works pretty well. He says about five years ago, an arbitrator ruled in favor of the Milwaukee School District and against his union.

But critics of the state teachers unions argue the teachers too often win. The Milwaukee teachers are currently operating under a four-year contract that allows small raises near the end of the deal, but also requires teachers to contribute to the cost of their health insurance and face copayments for services.

State Treasurer Sass makes it easier to claim your money MADISON – Treasurer Dawn Marie Sass is pleased to announce Wisconsin residents who find they may have unclaimed property held by the state can now claim it much more quickly in the wake of new changes made by to Web site monitored and improved under her watch.

“Rather than wait for claim forms to be mailed out from our office, visitors to our Web site will be able to search their names, print a claim form, fill it out and mail it in,” Sass said. “This not only saves time, but saves money on mailing and paper costs. This is a major component of all the upgrades we are putting in place before the end of the year to make the office more efficient.”

Earlier this year, the state treasurer’s office implemented a “fast tracking” program that made it easier to claim $750 or less of forgotten money. By Dec. 31, the office hopes to become paperless, scanning claims into the computer system once they are received. This will also help speed up the claims process.

As of late last week, the office had processed 29,710 claims – already breaking a record with a little more than two months left in the year. So far in 2010, the office has returned $24,416,023 to residents; that’s an average of nearly $2.5 million a month returned to Wisconsinites. In 2009, treasury staff returned $26,801,064. submitted

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Doyle released a statement saying that while he could have played brinkmanship by moving full steam ahead on the rail line, the project won’t be successful in the long run unless the state of Wisconsin and U.S. Department of Transportation are strong partners. That possibility appeared unlikely given the election of Walker, who promised during his campaign to kill the rail line.

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Walker was scheduled to meet with Doyle and indicated he’d also talk with federal transportation officials about the rail project. But Walker told reporters his position had not changed. He says “out of deference, I wanted to hear from the administration, both from the governor and the Department of Transportation just because the decision was made last week to put a stall on without details. And so, we’d just like to learn some more. But I don’t see anything that would change my mind.”

Walker said during the campaign he wanted to use the $810 million in federal stimulus money Wisconsin received for high-speed rail to pay for roads instead.

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According to the Polk County Republican Party Chairman Richard Hartung, the local Republican Party decided that they would not support or vote for Republicans in name only and would even break from party lines if necessary. “We are tired of moderate Republican’s saying one thing and doing another. If they won’t listen to their constituents, then they’ll get voted out in the next election.”

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More than “three hots and a cot” Salvation Army’s Serenity Home encourages self-sufficiency

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE — Serenity Home, the homeless shelter in the former Polk County Jail operated by the Salvation Army, has been open just over two years, and in just the past 12 months has sheltered 130 individuals.

Duana Bremer, director of Serenity Home, spoke to the Polk County Board of Supervisors Tuesday, Nov. 9, thanking the county for its cooperation and support.

The need is great, Bremer indicated to the board. Along with the 130 people sheltered at Serenity Home in the past

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year, there were another 124 individuals turned away due to lack of space.

Currently, she said, 79 percent of the residents are from Polk County, 12 percent are from Burnett County, 7 percent are from St. Croix County, and 2 percent from Rusk and Barron.

“We provide more than ‘three hots and a cot,’” Bremer told the board. Residents take part in programs to enable them to become self-sufficient, and 89 percent of the residents over the past two years have gone on to remain permanently housed.

Statistics show that 7.1 percent of Polk County residents live below the poverty level, she said, which translates to 2,188 people. Of these, 34 percent are “food insecure,” which means that they have food right now but are not sure where their next meal will come from. Thirteen percent, said Bremer, are “food insecure with

hunger,” which means that they sometimes must skip meals.

Bremer outlined a few of the other programs and services offered by the Salvation Army. Last year, she said, the organization helped 52 Polk County residents with rent, 139 with utilities, 140 with transportation and 224 with medical needs, particularly prescriptions.

The Salvation Army provides milk coupons to all food pantries in the county, and a weekend backpack program at Unity, Amery and Frederic schools, which provides weekend food to students. Both Osceola and Luck have similar but independent programs.

The $460,000 budget, said Bremer, is funded by donations, private foundations, and state and federal sources.

County board approves 2011 budget Levy up 1.6 percent, mill rate up 8.5 percent

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE — With little discussion and only comment from the public, the Polk County Board of Supervisors Tuesday evening, Nov. 9, approved the 2011 county budget and tax levy.

The lone public comment came from Jim Drabek of Balsam Lake, who commended county Administrator Dana Frey on the smooth budget process this year.

Six of the 23 supervisors, however, voted against approving the budget. These supervisors were Neil Johnson, Larry Voelker, Herschel Brown, Brian Masters, Warren Nelson and Kristine Kremer-Hartung.

The total 2011 county levy, at $21,605,703, is up from last year’s levy of $21,171,147.

Within that levy amount are the general county operating levy of $17,177,247 and

the debt levy of $3,829,513. These levies together, at $21,006,760, are up $30,697, or 1.65 percent, over 2010.

Also included in the levy is $543,459 for Library Act 150 and $55,484 for the Town Bridge Construction levy. The library and bridge levies are required by the state of Wisconsin.

This tax levy will be assessed to property owners in Polk County at a tax rate of $4.874 per $1,000 in equalized valuation.

Due in large part to a significant drop in property values in the county, averaging 6.3 percent across the county, the tax rate on the operating and debt levies is up by 8.5 percent over last year’s rate.

The total 2011 budget that was approved by the board stands at $58,783,927, about 38 percent of which is funded through the tax levy. The remaining revenue comes in the form of fees, charges, state aid, sales tax and intergovernmental programs.

According to Frey, 54 percent of the budget is personnel costs, which saw an 18-percent increase in health insurance

costs in the 2011 budget.

Operating costs consume another 25 percent of the budget, professional services another 11 percent and supplies 7 percent.

The final 3 percent is labeled “Charges” and “Other.”

The county department with the largest budget, said Frey, is human services, at $8.5 million. Law enforcement, however, has the largest tax levy at $6.9 million. Law enforcement also saw the largest change in the tax levy, up about $160,000 over last year. Most of this, said Frey, was due to health insurance increases.

The 1.65-percent levy increase, Frey told the board, is the smallest increase in 26 years. Law enforcement uses about 34 percent of the levy, while human services uses about 22 percent. Another 16 percent is used for debt payment, and 12 percent for administration and operations. Highway uses 13 percent, and the remaining 3 percent is used for all other departments.

The 2011 budget had several inherited problems, Frey indicated, including debt, a

historic drop in property values, the poor economy and past use of the county’s fund balance, which is essentially its savings.

In looking ahead, he said, the 2012 budget will be even tighter. Health-care costs are expected to rise as will debt service, which will see its first decrease in 2016.

However, Frey added, the 2011 budget did not add to the problem, and in fact adds a significant amount to the county’s undesignated fund balance.

Other business • Supervisors Ken Sample (Marines), Jay Luke (Navy), Jim Edgell (Navy), Kathryn Kienholz (Navy Reserves), Larry Jepsen (Vietnam) and Marvin Caspersen (Army) were recognized as veterans.

• Board Chair William Johnson reported that Polk County fishing is featured in “On Wisconsin Outdoors.” The story can be found at www.onwisconsinoutdoors.com, under “Dick’s Column” for Nov. 1.

Grantsburg budget presented Wood River may switch fire coverage

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – The Grantsburg Village Board proposed a 2011 budget with a 3-percent levy increase at the council meeting Monday, Nov. 8. The budget now goes to a public hearing Dec. 6, after which the council will make a final approval. The board also heard that the town of Wood River is asking that the Grantsburg Fire Association change the assessment of fire due and might consider switching fire coverage to Siren.

The budget includes a drop in total revenues that is more than the drop in expenses, with the difference made up by a levy increase which will result in a mill rate increase of 1.36 percent. That would result

in a property tax rate of just under $7.45 for each $1,000 of assessed value. School district taxes are also increasing by 3.95 percent to a mill rate of $9.89 and the total proposed property tax rate for village residents will be a little over $20.31 per $1,000 of property value.

Most expenses in the 2011 budget are very close to 2010 levels. The ambulance service levy under the new contract increases $10,370 to $62,610 per year. On the other hand, village residents are paying $29,000 less per year for trash collection and recycling. The police protection budget is up $6,000 while general village government expense is down $12,000. Village employees are getting a 3-percent wage increase in 2011.

Fire association issue Wood River would like the fire association dues structure changed, village Presi-

dent Roger Panek told the board, adding that the town is also discussing switching from the Grantsburg to the Siren fire association. Either a change in assessments or the loss of Wood River would result in a higher cost for fire protection for village residents.

The Grantsburg Fire Association includes the village of Grantsburg and the towns of Anderson, Grantsburg, West Marshland, Wood River and part of Trade Lake. The assessments are now based on the property value of each municipality.

Wood River has 33.37 percent of the property value within the fire district and now pays that percentage of the fire association expenses. The village pays 17.37 percent of the expenses based on property values.

Panek said Wood River has proposed a plan where the town’s portion of the assessment would drop from 33 percent to 25 percent, with each of the other five munic-

ipalities paying an increased amount. The village assessment would rise from the current 17 to 20 percent. That would be an 8.37-percent decrease for Wood River and a 2.63 percent increase for the village. Using the current 2010 fire association budget, Wood River would pay $15,700 less a year and the village would pay $4,900 more.

The total fire association budget for 2010 is $187,700.

If Wood River did pull out of the Grantsburg Fire Association, it would pull $62,635 out of that budget. That would increase the village’s share of the expense by $16,330 a year or 26 percent of the total cost.

The board passed a motion to support the present assessment method based on equalized value.

SCF city budget approved Long deliberation with cuts added

by Tammi Milberg Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – The city council held a budget hearing prior to the regular council meeting Nov. 8. The council began the regular meeting at 7 p.m. with the first agenda item being to consider the approval of the 2011 budget. The council still had more work to do beyond a finance meeting and the budget hearing that had already taken place. That became apparent when, during the council meeting to consider approval of the budget, there was further discussion and more cuts being made to the budget. The council was attempting to reduce the budget even further to attempt to get the numbers close to last year. After nearly an hour of suggested cuts, calculations, and potential upcoming projects being discussed, the council came up with a number they could approve. The discussion during the meeting took an additional $31,400 out of the budget. The result was a budget for 2011 at $858,669. City administrator Ed Emerson pointed out that the mill

rate increase would be about one-half of 1 percent. The council approved the budget with a roll call vote and all voting in favor.

Among the main cuts were professional services where the city determined they would be able to cut money from the budget and it would force them to be more responsible fiscally when those requests come through in 2011 and to practice due diligence when making a decision to spend money for those types of services. The buzz words were mentioned by councilman Brian Blesi at the time the cuts were included in the discussion prior to the motion.

In other business, the council heard an update from librarian Sarah Adams.

Adams indicated in her report to the council that in a five-year comparison, circulation numbers in 2005 were 36,839 and cardholders were recorded at 1,573. In 2010, circulation numbers were 64,654 and cardholders jumped to 3,352. She stated that the library has increased about 10 percent per year in those two areas.

Grant match approved Festival Theatre applied for a marketing

grant and received one. The city is required to match dollars as part of the grant and discussed doing so at the council meeting.

The grant match is $11,850. The council passed a resolution including the following points: the purpose of the grant is to help develop a business plan for sustainable reuse of the city auditorium building, that a fundraising feasibility study be completed with a capital campaign to begin in 2012, and that a fundraising action plan be developed. The resolution also included the stipulation that the city funds to the project would be limited to $11,850.

Other business The council discussed the situation with the RiverBank and the clear cutting of wetland area on the former Biermann property. The council determined the RiverBank violated a portion of the original developer’s agreement of that property by cutting trees without permission after they had bought back the property out of foreclosure. The original developer’s agreement was not on file, however, for RiverBank to know of the tree-cutting issue. The city does have ordinances that

require permits for cutting down trees and remarks that the RiverBank should have checked the laws before cutting. The issue is in debate and has been for a period of time. The council discussed the update on the situation and determined they would have a meeting set up with the RiverBank, city administrator Ed Emerson, council representative Debra Kravig, and the city attorney to determine a course of action.

•The council approved funding city Web page services. The proposal from Easy IT Guys for $4,867.50 including a $5.95 a month host fee and initial setup.

•The council approved a bid for repairs to the city phone-messaging system. Currently the phone-message system is not user-friendly for staff or persons calling city hall. The new system may be up and running by the end of the week.

•The council did not act on approving a new sound system for Music on the Overlook stating they needed more information before discussing it further.

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There’s a great James Taylor song that was written for, or drafted for use by, the Broadway show “Working,” based on the Studs Terkel book that offers insight into the thoughts of people who show up everyday at every day jobs and grind it out, hoping to cover the next rent payment.

In other words, it’s about most of us.

In his song, “Millworker,” Taylor captures some of the desperation many feel about their vocations. Those among us who haven’t found satisfaction or challenge or enjoyment - but merely resignation.

Yes, but it's my life that has been wasted, and I have been the fool To let this manufacturer use my body for a tool I can ride home in the evening staring at my hands Swearing by my sorrow that a young girl ought to stand a better chance So may I work the mills just as long as I am able ... and never meet the man whose name is on the label Yes, it’s me and my machine for the rest of the morning - for the rest of the afternoon - and the rest of my life.

Those words might play into the debate about the growing chasm between the rich and poor, which seems to be a topic on a lot of minds these days. A reader e-mailed us a link this week to an article which cites 22 statistics that support the thought that the middle class is being systematically wiped out of existence in America.

The article’s author, Michael Snyder, claims the globalism and free trade our leaders insisted would be so good for us have some rather nasty side effects - including American workers competing directly with people on the other side of the world where there is no minimum wage and few regulations.

We can’t stand behind Snyder’s statistics but note that the challenges by his readers at theeconomiccollapseblog.com fell far short of weakening his case.

And if even half of his list is true, we have to ask the rhetorical question: “How’s the old ‘trickle-down’ working out for you?”

For example: • 83 percent of all U.S. stocks are in the hands of 1 percent of the people.

• 61 percent of Americans "always or usually" live paycheck to paycheck, which was up from 49 percent in 2008 and 43 percent in 2007.

• A staggering 43 percent of Americans have less than $10,000 saved up for retirement.

• 24 percent of American workers say that they have postponed their planned retirement age in the past year.

• Over 1.4 million Americans filed for personal bankruptcy in 2009, which represented a 32-percent increase over 2008.

• Approximately 21 percent of all children in the United States are living below the poverty line in 2010 - the highest rate in 20 years.

Those numbers may dampen your week - but then, for many, it’s simply reality.

Few people have the answers and by the looks of our system, many are growing desperate.

In the meantime, if you would like to laugh or cry or just be entertained by a reflection of our working lives, Festival Theatre in St. Croix Falls, in partnership with Family Pathways, is offering a production of “Nickel and Dimed,” the bestselling landmark work of undercover reporting by Barbara Ehrenreich that fueled large-scale campaigns for a living wage. (See front page story) It’s timely and appropriate and may help us all feel less alone facing the great challenges posed by the economy and our struggle for dignity at the hands of the almighty dollar.

The new law for e-waste

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jen Barton at the Recycling Control Commission in Spooner does a nice job of keeping the public informed on issues and laws surrounding recycling. Her Earth Notes column has run in area papers for several years now, keeping the public up to date on services provided locally for recycling and environmental issues in general.

Recently she outlined Wisconsin’s new e-cycle law, the state’s official policy on disposing of electronic waste that went into effect Sept. 1.

Wisconsin now has banned the disposal of electronic devices - from mobile phones to televisions to computer monitors - in landfills.

Thankfully, Wisconsin is one of about half the states in the U.S. to adopt an e-waste policy - and among the majority of those states making manufacturers of electronics the primary responsible party for keeping e-waste out of landfills and incinerators.

“It is important that electronics be kept out of our landfills because they often contain hazardous materials,” notes Barton. “A color monitor, for example, may contain up to 10 pounds of leaded glass. Other heavy metals, such as cadmium, mercury and lithium are also present in computers. These materials can be taken out of the machine and used in other applications, saving resources. The leaded glass in monitor picture tubes is crushed and processed into new picture tubes used in televisions and monitors. Plastics are also being recycled into consumer products like desk accessories and camera cases.”

Barton’s column on the new e-waste law, including a full list of what is not allowed in landfills, can be found on our Web site at www.the-leader.net. (Making electronics recycling easier).

There are a few unanswered questions that will likely become clearer as time goes by.

For example, if it’s projected to cost a consumer $18 to throw away a computer system, what happens when schools decide to upgrade dozens or hundreds of computers at one time? If the computers are not resold to the public, it’s likely that schools - and perhaps businesses - will be stuck with another tax of sorts - for a good cause - but an added cost nonetheless.

And it’s not likely that a free e-cycling day will come about anytime soon for us here in Northwest Wisconsin. Free e-waste recycling days have been held in southern Wisconsin, in big cities, because big retailers such as Best Buy sponsor the events to help them meet their responsibility of properly disposing of so much e-waste each year.

One fear is that consumers could be hit with an inflated cost up front when they buy a computer system - as retailers try to cover the cost of the new program - and $18 on the back end when they dispose of the system. There’s really nothing to be done about that but better awareness and the hope that people don’t attempt to create their own landfills to avoid what’s a relatively minor fee considering it’s likely to be once every few years or less.

It’s all part of the new world of responsible recycling and as Barton noted, “Recycling is the legally, morally and politically correct thing to do, and it’s as easy as 1,2,3 here in Burnett and Washburn counties.”

If you have e-waste to dispose of you can call her for locations at 715-635-2197 or email her at jbarton@nwrpc.com.

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• Letters to the editor • Comments on election As the national chattering class attempts to explain election outcomes, one thing here in Wisconsin is clear: Family farmers lost a critical advocate in the defeat of U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold.

In votes throughout his distinguished career, Feingold proved whose side he was on in authoring legislation to strengthen independent farmers and the rural communities in which we live.

Such strong advocacy is sorely needed: The 2007 Census of Agriculture reported a loss of 80,000 midsized farms (those with annual gross sales between $100,000 and $250,000) since 2002, which included 45,000 dairy operations. Researchers predict, without significant change in agriculture policy, these midsized farms nationwide will disappear within the coming decade.

This would have a tremendous negative impact on Wisconsin’s economy, according to recent reports. The state’s 78,000 farms account for $60 billion in annual economic activity, making up about a third of all state exports, and provide for 354,000 jobs.

Given the enormous role family farmers play in Wisconsin’s overall economy, it is our hope that Sen.-elect Ron Johnson, Gov.-elect Scott Walker and all the winning candidates from Tuesday’s election take up the mantle of preserving our state’s farming traditions.

As it has over the last 80 years, Wisconsin Farmers Union is committed to working with elected officials in the state and across the nation to ensure our state has as bright a future as its past.

Darin Von Ruden Madison

St. Croix Valley staff and board members have developed a strategy for this year’s local campaign. Our goal is to raise money to help our 70-plus partner agencies work in United Way’s focus areas of meeting basic and emergency needs, strengthening children and families and promoting health and independence. And like any successful team, we need support from our community. That’s where you come in!

A single gift to United Way allows you to provide much-needed support for local charities. I have taken on the role of campaign chair this year because I have seen firsthand as a United Way donor of more than 40 years the effects many people coming together can have in communities.

I am confident we can continue to make a difference if we join together as a team.

I invite you to visit my personal fundraising page at givemn.razoo.com/story/Give-To-TheMax-Fundraiser-2010 on Give to the Max Day, Nov. 16. United Way St. Croix Valley has secured a $10,000 matching grant which will match every new or increased donation made via that Web page dollar for dollar. You may also mail your donation to United Way St. Croix Valley, 516 Second St. #214B, Hudson, WI 54016 or contribute online at www.unitedwaystcroix.org.

I would like to extend gratitude to our donors for your ongoing support and invite everyone else to join our team in making the St. Croix Valley a better place to “Live United.”

Warren Schneider 2010 campaign chair Hudson

One.org

Darin Von Ruden is president of Wisconsin Farmers Union, a member-driven farm organization committed to enhancing the quality of life for family farmers, rural communities and all people through educational opportunities, cooperative endeavors and civic engagement.

United Way For more than 35 years, the National Football League – owners, coaches, players and staff – has been working with United Way to strengthen America’s communities. It is a great partnership and very appropriate because I think of United Way St. Croix Valley as our local team working together to make a difference in St. Croix, Pierce and now Polk counties.

Like any successful team, United Way

As Thanksgiving quickly approaches us, we are reminded about all the good things in life. While we sit around our tables thankful for the food security we have, 1 billion people around the world will be hungry. For them, this will be just another day of the week.

Thankfully, there is good news. The United States has the ability to help farmers and their families earn their way out of poverty. With smart investments, we can increase agricultural development in poor countries, promote food security and reduce poverty. The plan sits in the U.S. government offices, waiting for 2011 funding from Congress. By supporting continued appropriates for the administration’s Global Food Security Initiative, we can set forth an unprecedented, long-term strat-

egy to invest in agriculture through targeted investments in solutions like seeds, proven farming techniques, improved soils and efficient use of water.

As a member of ONE, an anti-poverty organization committed to the fight against extreme poverty, I encourage everyone to urge their representatives to fully fund the U.S. 2011 plan to fight hunger. All it takes is one phone call to your representative’s office to let them know how you feel about these issues.

Please go to one.org to learn more about how you can help end poverty and hunger around the world.

Jennifer Roberts Luck

Hwy. 87 from 8 to 70 Thank you to all the people who planned, redesigned and rebuilt this better and safer highway, which is the main road way to get to both our area hospitals.

Wisconsin is known for its good roads, and this is an excellent example.

Where does the money come from to build our roads? The taxpayers who buy gas and pay the state gas tax and license fees. Where do the monies go? Into the transportation fund. Who raided the transportation fund? The big spenders in Madison to balance the budget. Why did we have a state referendum? Financial integrity. Monies collected for transportation are to be spent only for transportation purposes. Do we need a constitutional amendment to stop this? It is past due.

To the 4,236 in Polk and the 1,777 in Burnett counties who voted no on the referendum, you are frustrating our highway departments. They need to build and maintain roads for your safety and you support not funding them. All 6,013 of you need to take a ride from Hwy. 48 on CTH Z to Hwy. 87.

The road is not complete, why? They did not have the funding to complete. Bob Morehouse and team built a good road.

That is what you do when you voted no. We have hope! Sixty-seven percent voted yes.

Highway commissioners - thanks, for what you do, with highly limited resources. To the 6,013, time to think about it and be ready to support the constitutional amendment, after our senator and representative push it through Madison.

Veterans Day Sixty-four years ago, 17-year-old Richard Bahr enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. This was only the beginning of a lifetime of dedicated military service for the Wisconsin native. Richard was sent to Korea in September of 1950 where he served his country with honor as a member of Baker Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines.

His company patrolled the ridges of Korea and participated in the Battles of Inchon and the Chosin Reservoir. Much of the fighting took place in mountainous terrain where the snow and blizzards often hindered progress. His company started out with 250 men in September of 1950, and by December only 27 remained.

In May 1951, Richard returned to the United States a hero, having been awarded six medals and nine ribbons.

He continued his service stateside and retired from the military in 1963 as a staff sergeant.

He went on to work for the Zablocki Veterans Medical Center in Milwaukee, married a beautiful woman and raised four daughters. Now, at 81, he spends his time hand-designing canes and cane tops to be donated to the physical therapy center at the Zablocki Medical Center and has remained active in the VFW and local American Legion.

There are stories like Richard’s throughout Wisconsin as veterans from different branches of the military and different stages of life sit down with their families and friends remembering stories of war, honor and service. They remember fallen friends and living heroes.

Veterans Day is a day to honor the service of these courageous men and women who served from the beaches of Normandy to the jungles of Vietnam, from the hills of Korea to the sands of Afghanistan.

I encourage you to sit down and thank a veteran, attend a local Veterans Day ceremony or just take a moment and remember the service these brave men and woman gave to protect the freedoms we enjoy.

Veterans like Richard Bahr, young and old, faithfully served their country and answered the call of duty.

Herb Kohl U.S. senator Milwaukee

Rich and Nancy Hess Trade Lake

Obey: Rail decision could lock state into tax donor position for decades WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Dave Obey, D-WI, said this week that the decision by Governor-elect Scott Walker to kill high-speed rail development in the state could lock Wisconsin taxpayers into becoming a transportation tax “donor state” for decades to come, as it used to be with highway funding.

In recent days, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced it was stopping work on laying new high-speed rail track between Milwaukee and Madison following Scott Walker’s win in the governor’s election. Walker announced that if elected he would kill the high-speed rail project and would refuse more than $800 million in federal funds because he objects to the state paying for the $7.5 million annual operating costs.

“This decision really reminds me of the

shortsighted choices made by the Wisconsin Legislature back in the 1950s and early 1960s when the nation was developing the interstate highway system,” Obey said.

“Wisconsin selected a stunted interstate highway system plan because state lawmakers were fearful of coming up with state matching dollars. Those decisions meant, for example, that we were decades late in turning Hwy. 51 and Hwy. 29 into quality four-lane roads. For decades, it locked Wisconsin highway users into sending many more dollars to Washington than we got back in highway aids, and it also meant slower economic growth and fewer jobs.

“A good transportation system is essential to attract and keep businesses and good-paying jobs, but when I was first elected to Congress we were getting just 70

cents on the dollar return on our gas taxes,” Obey said. “It took the bipartisan Wisconsin congressional delegation many years making incremental changes in the federal highway formulas to get us to the point, today, where we get a full dollar return on gas taxes. In the meantime, we lost hundreds of millions and possibly billions of dollars in federal funds, apart from the lost job and economic development opportunities.

“I fear we are about to put ourselves in that same box with high-speed rail,” Obey said.

“Secretary Ray LaHood, Governor Jim Doyle and Congressman Tom Petri have all made it clear; there is no way Wisconsin will be able to use those federal rail funds for our highway needs. The funding requested for high-speed rail throughout the

country far outstrips the money available.

Instead of going to Wisconsin highways, these federal funds and the jobs they could create will likely go to Illinois or some other state that is going ahead with highspeed rail,” Obey said. “Further, train manufacturer Talgo has made it clear that not only will we lose the federal funds to build the system, we will also lose the opportunity to make these trains in Wisconsin and lose the jobs that go along with manufacturing the trains.

“That would be a tragedy for Wisconsin. The governor-elect has every right to lay out his agenda, but I would hope that with the benefit of the historical record he would recognize how shortsighted and damaging the decision to kill high-speed rail would be to the state.” - from the office of Congressman Obey

Construction of new DNR service center in Spooner has begun SPOONER — Work on the new Department of Natural Resource’s Service Center in Spooner has begun. Construction at the site, located immediately behind the current building on Hwy. 70 west of Spooner, will take about 12 months to complete.

“We are excited about getting under way,” said Northern Region Director John Gozdzialski, “and we are looking forward to moving into one of the most energy-efficient buildings built in the area.”

The structure replaces the current building that is neither energy-efficient nor energy-code compliant and too small for the demands of DNR northern operations.

Gozdzialski said that consultants recommended that a new facility was the most cost-effective alternative in achieving im-

portant energy and space goals now and in the future.

“The building is designed and to be constructed to meet or exceed the requirements for Gold Level certification of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating system,” Gozdzialski said. He explained that LEED is an international standard created to define green buildings by establishing a common measurement and promote integrated whole-building design.

Some of these energy innovations include a high-efficiency heating, ventilation and cooling system using natural gas in an under-floor distribution system. The building will be built about 18 inches on risers from the concrete slab allowing room

for the HVAC, electronics and telecommunications.

There has been a Department of Natural Resources presence in Spooner since 1913 when the fish hatchery was built. Through the years, the department has added programs and staff to meet the needs of area citizens and visitors.

“This new building emphasizes both our commitment to meeting the natural resources needs of northern Wisconsin and to the residents and visitors who depend on those resources,” Gozdzialski said.

Most of the offices for the 73 staff will be open-air cubicles with some private offices for administrative staff.

Gozdzialski pointed the new building will provide enough space for current staff, but more

importantly for staff who are currently working in another rented building, ultimately saving operating budgets.

The new building will have 18,100 square feet of space for offices, a lobby and customer service area. Building materials will be mainly wood and quarry stone with a metal roof. Cost is estimated at $5 million.

Gozdzialski noted that staff will remain in the old building during construction and it will be demolished once the new facility is completed.

The current service center will maintain its regular hours, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 to 4 p.m., Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. — from the DNR

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Johnson says he doesn’t plan to make career out of Senate seat

by Shamane Mills Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIDE - Longtime Wisconsin Sen. Russ Feingold was swept out of office by the Nov. 2 election anti-incumbent wave. The winner, Republican Ron Johnson, entered the race just last spring.

The Oshkosh plastics manufacturer says he doesn’t plan to make a career out of the Senate position he won against Democratic incumbent Feingold. Johnson is a political newcomer who referred to himself a “citizen legislator.” His campaign was boosted by millions of his own fortune and focused on opposition to health reform and the economic stimulus.

Johnson told supporters at his victory celebration that “we need to restore fiscal sanity to this nation, certainly one of ways we can restore fiscal sanity is to repeal the health-care bill.”

As Feingold conceded defeat, the threeterm incumbent told supporters that

Russ Feingold conceding the race to Republican challenger Ron Johnson Nov. 2 in Middleton. - Photo by Cynthia Schuster

Republicans will control both houses of the Legislature in January

by Shawn Johnson Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIDE - Republicans took control of both houses of the Legislature in Tuesday’s election, Nov. 2, and in a big way.

The timing of the wins could not have come at a better time for the GOP or a worse time for Democrats.

It’s hard to overstate the magnitude of the GOP victories. Republicans needed to flip two seats to win the state Senate, they flipped four. Republicans needed to flip three seats to win the Assembly, they flipped 16.

And the list of Democrats who lost goes beyond your typical targeted lawmakers.

Republican candidates defeated Assembly Speaker Mike Sheridan and Senate Majority Leader Russ Decker. Decker was a 20year veteran of the Senate—and the most powerful member of the Legislature.

Republicans also defeated Rep. Marlin Schneider, a 40-year veteran of the state Assembly and the longest-serving mem-

ber in the history of that body.

Think of it this way, the Republican wave completely wiped out the Democratic gains of 2006 and 2008. Barring recounts in some close Eau Claire races, when the next legislature gets sworn in, Republicans will hold a 60-to-38 seat edge in the Assembly with one Independent.

That’s almost exactly the same margin the GOP held after the 2004 election. Republicans will hold a 19-to-14 seat edge in the Senate, precisely the same majority they had in 2004.

The big difference this year is that they will be working with a Republican governor in Scott Walker. And the timing for the GOP could not be better. It gives Republicans complete control over drawing the next legislative and Congressional maps based on the new census results. They’ll be able to draw those maps a way that solidifies their power over the next decade.

Kind wins close re-election in western Wisconsin

by Steve Roisum Wisconsin Public Radio LA CROSSE - Western Wisconsin Congressman Ron Kind has won an eighth term in office.

Kind was able to keep his seat over Republican opponent Dan Kapanke with a victory of roughly 50 to 47 percent. Several dozen supporters were still on hand at Kind’s victory party when he stepped out to thank them.

“I think what made the big difference this time is the hard work, the get out the vote effort, reminding people how important these elections are.”

Kind says Tuesday’s election, Nov. 2, saw a lot of Democratic losses, but he says he’ll continue to work in a bipartisan manner addressing issues such reforming earmarks, and farm subsidies. He says that’s going to be needed now more than ever with Republicans controlling the House of Representatives, Democrats still in the Senate, “and obviously President Obama there, hopefully we can produce good things for the American people.”

Kapanke will continue playing a role in Wisconsin politics as well. He has two years left in his current term as state senator for the La Crosse area.

Duffy becomes first Republican to represent northern Wisconsin in Congress in 41 years

by Glen Moberg Wisconsin Public Radio WAUSAU - Northern Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District has elected a Republican to replace Democratic Congressman Dave Obey, who has held the seat for 41 years. Sean Duffy defeated Democratic state Sen. Julie Lassa.

In Obey’s hometown of Wausau, a Republican stepped into the seat held for four decades by the powerful Democratic chairman of the House Appropriations Committee.

Duffy, the former Ashland County District Attorney, lumberjack champion and reality TV star, entered the congressional race 1-1/2 years ago, when few people thought he could win against the powerful incumbent congressman. But Obey retired, and Duffy ran against his two

signature issues, the stimulus bill Obey wrote, and the health-care law he called his crowning achievement.

Tuesday night, Nov. 3, Duffy called them symptoms of creeping socialism.

“The bailouts and the takeovers was expanding government, and it was I think threatening the role that our traditional government has had in our lives and it was threatening to give us a Europeanstyle cradle-to-grave socialist state which I thought was unacceptable. I look at our generation and I think our great battle is fighting the advancement of this creeping socialism.”

In his victory speech, Duffy thanked Obey for his 41 years of service to the district, but never mentioned his opponent, Lassa of Stevens Point.

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Ron Johnson at a recent campaign stop in Madison. - Photo by Wisconsin Public Radio

being a U.S. senator was the “greatest honor” of his life.

“I’ve enjoyed working with you and feel that we did many good things together, and I thank Wisconsin for this great privilege I have received,” he said.

Johnson tried to portray Feingold as a Democrat who toed the party line. A Feingold supporter, Jim Palmer of the Wisconsin Professional Police Association, says votes show otherwise.

“I’m going to miss Russ Feingold’s independence … I think that is something that Wisconsinites are going to sorely miss. He had the ability to think about the less fortunate and that is something I’m just not sure we’re going to have in our new senator.”

Johnson says he will represent all the people of Wisconsin. He is the state’s first Republican senator in 18 years.

Walker will be first GOP governor in eight years

A confetti shower at the conclusion of Scott Walker’s speech, coming down in the ballroom of the Country Springs Hotel in Pewaukee. - Photo by Wisconsin Public Radio

by Chuck Quirmbach Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIDE - Republican Scott Walker will be Wisconsin’s next governor. He defeated Democrat Tom Barrett in Tuesday’s election, Nov. 2, by a margin of about 5 percentage points.

Barrett fell behind early in the evening, and didn’t do as well as needed in some key wards around the state. But Barrett didn’t concede the race until after 10:30 Nov. 2.

Once Walker took the stage at his party in Pewaukee, he adopted a spiritual tone, thanking God, not for his victory, but “for his abundant grace in all of us.”

Walker also thanked Mayor Barrett for pledging to work with him. The governor-elect says he now has a mandate for reform and will take that mandate to Madison Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 3, to meet with budget leaders.

Walker also says he’ll meet with legislators within the next week, to chart a course for passing a bill shortly after he takes office that will help the private sector to create jobs. During his concession speech in Milwaukee, Barrett said he’s not done fighting on certain issues.

Scott Walker poses for photos with supporters after giving his victory speech, after winning the governor’s race against Democratic challenger Tom Barrett.

The health-care issue may be an early test of bipartisan cooperation in Wisconsin, as Governor-elect Walker has pledged to try to block the recent federal healthcare overhaul.

Ribble ousts Kagen in northeastern congressional district

by Patty Murray Wisconsin Public Radio GREEN BAY – Among the new Republicans heading to the House of Representatives is Reid Ribble of northeastern Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District. He won by a large margin over Democratic incumbent Steve Kagen Tuesday, Nov. 2.

Ribble is the roofing company owner with no political experience. He was outspent by incumbent Steve Kagen. Still, Ribble won the district, which historically swings Republican.

Several hundred people were on hand in Green Bay to congratulate Ribble, who joined a Republican juggernaut to overtake the majority in the House of Representatives. He said he ran because of his concern over the nation’s future.

“How much longer do we believe that

the United States of America can be two things at the same time, the world’s largest power and the world’s largest debtor?” asked Ribble. “And tension has been drawn tight between those two places.

Tonight, the American people said they want limited government. Government that was less expensive. Government that’s more responsive to the people.”

Ribble takes over from Kagen, who is one of the only Democrats to serve at least two terms in the 8th Congressional District in the last century.

In his brief televised concession speech, Kagen seemed willing to fight on for his party.

“We will battle on, and the first day of the next campaign cycle starts tomorrow morning,” he said.

Ribble takes the oath of office on Jan. 4.

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Miles family, WINGS foundation, honored as Friend of Education MADISON — Craig and Cathy Miles of Balsam Lake were among seven individuals and organizations presented the 2010 Friends of Education awards by state Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers in late September.

The awards were presented to the Mileses for their establishment of the WINGS foundation which supports young people as a continuation of their son Mark’s legacy of caring and compassion.

Evers, in his second-annual State of Education address, honored seven individuals and three organizations, saying he was “humbled by the dedication of these citizens and organizations who each day work to improve the lives and education of the children of Wisconsin.”

The WINGS Foundation - named for Whatever Individual Needs Gear or Support - serves the school districts and communities of Northwest Wisconsin, providing clothing, shoes, dental care, books, athletic and school supplies and any other gear a student requires to meet immediate needs so that finances don’t limit student dreams.

The work of the foundation is funded primarily by an annual golf benefit held in Luck and through other donations.

Craig and Cathy Miles both graduated from UW-River Falls in 1980 with degrees

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers presented the Friend of Education Award to Cathy and Craig Miles of Balsam Lake and their daughter Kelli Miles-Hedlund and her husband, Chase Hedlund, for their establishment of and work through the WINGS Foundation.

- Photo submitted in education and both have earned master’s degrees in education as well. After they married, Cathy worked at the Blair/Taylor School District and Craig at

the Independence School District. In 1985 they moved to the Balsam Lake area with Cathy teaching in St. Croix Falls schools and Craig teaching and coaching at the

Unity School District. While teaching they had two children; Kelli born in 1986 and Mark born in 1988.

“On June 11, 2006, our world came crashing down on us as our beautiful son, brother, friend took his life at 18 years of age,” the Mileses wrote on the WINGS Web site. “Mark was a very compassionate young man and cared for everybody around him. So we decided that we wanted to carry on that compassion and help as many children, students, people as we could.”

The Miles family says their philosophy continues to evolve, but what they attempt to do is help people that are financially disadvantaged and cannot reach their goals because of some underlying circumstance.

“The other piece to our philosophy is to promote kindness,” they say. “There were individuals in Mark’s world that were not very kind, and our goal is to promote and support team-building activities centered around sports and the fast-moving world of technology and cyber-bullying. If WINGS can help young people reach toward their goals and can promote kindness in this world that at times doesn’t remember the significance of all, Mark would be proud.” - Gary King with information from DPI

Burnett County receives $10,000 for drug treatment court MADISON – Burnett County’s drug and alcohol treatment court has received a $10,000 check from Wisconsin’s Department of Justice and Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen, to expand drug treatment options.

The DOJ recently settled a class action lawsuit involving a vitamins price-fixing conspiracy, and funds from that settlement were designated for the improvement of the health of the citizens of this

state. In recognition of the important role drug treatment courts play in the successful reintegration of those offenders into leading law-abiding, drug-free lives, Van Hollen committed half of the funds received by Wisconsin to drug treatment courts throughout the state.

“Throughout my career, both as a prosecutor and now as attorney general, I have been committed to providing successful alternatives to motivated offenders,” Van

Hollen said in a letter to Burnett County Circuit Court Judge Ken Kutz. “I am pleased to support the drug treatment court in your county and look forward to working with you in the future.”

“This donation will be a substantial benefit to our drug and alcohol treatment court, because our current grant funding lapses at the end of 2011, and given the current state of the economy and the probable slashing of budgets in the next leg-

islative session, the chances of having our funding renewed may be somewhat grim,” noted Kutz. “The donation will provide us with some breathing room in the event that comes to pass.”

The program has seen many graduates set out to live substance-free lives after they complete the program. – with info. from the Wisconsin Department of Justice Attorney General’s Office

Over 70 percent of voters turn out for election Councilman Ross Rivard to another term, and the election of council member Mary Jo Murphy as a new face on the city council.

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Making homeroom a class Unity experiments with leadership and actual teaching in homeroom

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – The Unity School District is trying to change the face of homeroom class, making it less of a place to catch up on napping and texting, instead making it another opportunity for teaching. The idea was outlined by several high school teachers at the regular monthly Unity School Board meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 9.

“It’s only 15 minutes a day,” stated Unity High School Principal Jason Cress, “but it works out to 45 hours per year.”

As Cress and others would later outline, the district plan now has grade-specific homeroom, so the homeroom teacher/advisor will remain the same throughout all four years of that student’s high school education, which Cress said means it’s quite possible that a high school student’s homeroom teacher is the one teacher they will have the steadiest relationship with over their high school careers.

The homeroom plan concentrates on leadership and also the Rachel’s Challenge program of creating positive mental attitudes, based on the code of ethics written by 16-year-old Columbine shooting victim Rachel Scott, and since turned into a nonprofit organization meant to cultivate goal setting for students across the spectrum.

The leadership end of the homeroom plan follows a program based on a book

by Joseph M. Hoedel, Ph.D., which tries to magnify leadership qualities of people through history, and some of the qualities they exemplify, from respect to courage, citizenship to truth, and more.

“Some of them [classes] have gone into such deep conversations that they’re a couple of days behind,” Cress said, noting that the curriculum has a very deliberate schedule, and is essentially a four-year plan for students, starting as freshmen.

The program also uses video clips, discussion questions, and weekly assignments, and does something even more unusual for a typical homeroom class: it offers credit and has pass/fail implications.

Cress and others admitted that the loss of student “free time” for homeroom isn’t always greeted with enthusiasm, but several of the homeroom teachers have noted true changes in that attitude as the program develops. They’ve also noted positive changes from having grade-specific homeroom, instead of random age groups in one class.

The homeroom changes also allow more one-to-one tutoring of sorts for the advisor, and allow progress reports, updates on personal goal setting, and other, more individual-specific mentoring almost.

Board President Debbie Ince-Peterson noted that some of that may have been missing from previous curriculum.

The board seemed impressed with the outline, and enthused to note the progress, which will be followed closely over the coming years.

Unity School staff outline changes being made to the homeroom part of the high school schedule, which will now include a leadership and citizenship focus.

In other board action: • District Administrator Brandon Robinson outlined several changes to the schools’ communication process, from a new Facebook page for the district to updates on the school Web site, which is much more detailed and user-friendly.

Robinson said the changes are more ways for parents, students and residents to stay in touch with events, progress reports, school closings, athletic events, meeting agendas, even community education offerings and even another way to pay for lunches.

“It’s more of an assertive way to get information out there,” he said. “It’s an extra way to communicate with the community.”

He assured the board that the Facebook site is atypical, and will not offer the typical “chatter” or potentially inappropriate postings, and he said they have already had solid interest and support in the short time since it has been established.

• The board was updated on a community education survey, meant to streamline and better understand preferred course offerings, convenience issues, and possibly even for people to get involved in the curriculum. The survey can be seen at the school’s Web site and Facebook locations.

Middle school Principal Elizabeth Jorgensen outlined a peer review plan, and noted that the middle school students will be taking a youth risk survey after Thanksgiving.

• There was an extensive discussion of the impact of open enrollment, with

Robinson giving a detailed review of the numbers over the past decade for students who have enrolled out and in, and the monetary impact to the district, which this year will amount to approximately $300,000 in school aid going to districts outside Unity. Unity is more of an “enroll out” district than many, due to its size and location, among other things, Robinson said.

He noted that principals have surveyed parents of students who enroll out of the district and noted some of the commonalities, as well as things that maybe need to be addressed.

“In a lot of cases, it has to do with convenience,” Robinson said. “It’s very infrequent that someone has issues with a program. The district is just so geographically large.”

Petersen and other board members then discussed the impacts of open enrollment, that maybe with a number of new faces in Madison, it is time to look at changes and evaluating the impact on rural districts, and several members noted that open enrollment is looked at as one way to get the most out of the public education system.

“This wasn’t designed for us [rural districts],” Petersen said. “It was designed for Milwaukee ... which is like a different nation.”

Board member James Beistle said the program was indeed originally intended to address poorly performing districts in urban areas, and that it has “become a tool of convenience ... which is not really the intent of the legislation.”

Board member David Moore thought it was a symptom of a deeper issue, specifi-

Unity School Board members and others review upgrades and changes under way at the Unity pool. – Photos by Greg Marsten

cally how schools are funded.

“It’s a pretty strong part of how the public feels about public schools ... and school choice,” Moore said. “But it really comes down to funding. Who wants their kids on a bus for 45 minutes?”

“So how would we start that ball rolling?” asked board member Kelly Bakke.

Robinson and Cress noted that there are emerging funding proposals that may address some of the enrollment-based formulas, such as the so-called “F-3” proposal - “Fair Funding for our Future” which was recently unveiled at the state level by Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Superintendent Tony Evers.

That proposal was released recently by the DPI office, and is meant to address the issues of school funding, from holding the line on property taxes to guaranteeing school funding for every student to protecting taxpayers and districts that may be suddenly affected by funding cuts, forcing program cuts and deferred maintenance.

The board took no action on the issue, but Petersen said it may be time for the district to address the issues directly, at the legislative level.

“It needs to be addressed by the state,” she said.

• The board approved changes to the Academic Excellence Scholarship criteria, taking into account any advanced placement courses, and other achievements in standards. It also addresses a formula for determining class valedictorian, should their be a tie in grade-point averages.

• The board approved the hiring of Shannon Grindell as a school district accounting manager, who will begin next week.

• Robinson took the board and others on a tour of some of the nearly completed efficiency upgrades in the school, paid for partially with a zero-interest, 10-year bonding program called Qualified Zone Academy Bonds. The upgrades are extensive, and include a major boiler upgrade/conversion, electric to natural gas conversions, hot water upgrades, lighting and water softener changes, chiller upgrades and extensive changes to the Unity pool.

The pool was a main focus of the tour, and has been the recipient of the most upgrades and improvements, as it was highly inefficient and was losing upwards of 7,000 gallons of water daily through leaks and outdated systems. The pool filtration system was completely changed and upgraded, and made filtration maintenance more serviceable, efficient and affordable. The changes also include new paint, lights, and a soon-to-be completed insulating cover system, as well as heating innovations, all meant to pay for themselves over the life of the loan.

Also upgraded were some safety systems, filters, steps, and numerous other items. Robinson and others admitted that without the upgrades, the pool might have had to be closed in the coming year.

The pool reopened last week, after being closed for approximately six weeks during the work, all of which should be completed in the coming week. Pool memberships will be extended by three months due to the closures.

Middle school goals outlined for board Veterans Day program Thursday

by Tammi Milberg Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – The school board for St. Croix Falls met Nov. 9 and heard a presentation from middle school Principal Kathleen Willow that outlined the middle school building goals. Willow stated that the middle school has three main goals that the staff is working toward completing by 2013. The first goal Willow outlined is developing a caring school environment.

A survey was taken this fall and students indicated how they felt about the school environment at the middle school.

Sixty-eight percent of students reported teachers care about them; 62 percent reported they felt like they belonged; 12 percent reported not feeling safe at school;

and 22 percent reported being harassed or bullied. The survey will be administered again in the spring to monitor progress of students perception of the school environment as part of evaluation of the action plan staff will be putting into place. The plan is to have 100 percent of students feeling the school environment is caring.

A step to put the plan to action is to continuing the advisory program that helps build character, self-esteem and community. Another part of the action plan is issuance of positive referrals from staff members when they notice students doing something positive and being recognized. PAT slips (positive action tokens) are also awarded to students for doing something good and the names are put into a drawing for rewards. Other action plan components include a morning greeting program, increased teacher visibility, silent mentoring and a monthly reward program.

The second goal Willow talked about is a cross-curricular writing model. After results from the WKCE tests of eighthgraders in writing being slightly below the state level in 2009, Willow stated it was apparent that more needed to be done to develop students writing abilities not just in the language arts curriculum, but in all content areas. The goal is to have students scores at or above the state level by 2013.

Part of the action plan for this goal is to develop a writing model and rubric that is uniform and used in all content classes.

The middle school is also taking time during each day to have writing time as part of instruction. On-Demand Writing is another part of the action plan where students will be prompted to write, and those writings will be collected and evaluated by staff.

The third goal is increasing the co-teaching model in the classrooms to help students with disabilities to achieve as well

as improve instruction for all learners. The action plan is to teach essential skills of reading and math, and to further develop the co-teaching model through sharing instructional responsibility by teachers collaborating and problem solving. The evaluation of this will be done through WKCE testing, MAP testing, grades, attendance and discipline.

In other business, the board approved the purchase of a used dump truck with 41,000 miles at a cost not to exceed $20,000 along with the trade-in value of the existing truck.

The board also approved the resignation of Patricia Lindahl as bus driver.

Veterans Day The Veterans Day program will be in the high school gym on Thursday, Nov. 11, at 9 a.m.

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Pirates compete in state final for third year Grantsburg 3, Wisconsin Heights 0 Racine St. Catherine’s 3, Grantsburg 1

by Brenda Martin Leader staff writer GREEN BAY – Not many high school athletes can say they had the experience of the state tournament. The seniors of the Grantsburg Pirates volleyball team can shout it from the rooftops as they dangle one gold and two silver medals from around their necks.

After winning the gold last year, there were high expectations from the team this year. They may not have won, but all members of the team may hold their heads up high while carrying their silver medals.

“It’s been a good ride,” coach Bill Morrin said. “We’re all just kind of taking a deep breath right now. It’s been a long season.”

Going into the state tournament on Friday, Nov. 5, the Pirates had lost only two games and zero matches. They plowed their way through Wisconsin Heights 3-0 in Green Bay in the semifinal matchon Friday, but fell victim to the Racine St. Catherine’s team 3-1 in the championship game on Saturday, Nov. 6.

“Some people down there said that’s the best they’ve (Racine) played all year,” Morrin said. “I guess if you’re going to do it, that’s the game to do it in.”

Watching Racine play, there were three players that stood out, the Jeffcoat sisters and Kathleen Omelina. Junior Haley Jeffcoat and freshman Abby Jeffcoat totaled 33 kills together against the Pirates.

Omelina made nine kills, three solo blocks and six block assists.

“They were a lot bigger than we were,” Morrin commented. “We just couldn’t match them at the net and that’s where we got in the biggest trouble.”

Every game of the championship started out the same, with Grantsburg trailing Racine. The Pirates fought back to tie up the game in each but only pulled out a win in one of them. The first game of the match, Grantsburg pulled away at point 15, winning 25-20.

“We played well in the first game,” Morrin said. “They just started catching on to the roll shot and the tips and we didn’t have much to answer. We kind of hung in there on the games but we dug a bunch of holes and we just couldn’t get out of them.”

The Racine St. Catherine’s Angels won

Extra Points

The Grantsburg Pirates had great leadership in their seniors this season, and will certainly be missed. Seniors included bottom row, (L to R): Kortney Morrin, MacKenzie Ryan, Tiffany Meyer, Lauren Finch and Emily Cole. Also pictured in the top row are sophomore Kylie Pewe and juniors Saisha Goepfert, Gabby Witzany, Nikki Ticknor and Carly Larson. the next three games, 25-19, 25-20 and 2517. Racine got ahead early in each, Grantsburg would catch up, but the Angels would score the final points, winning them the state championship for the first time in their school’s history. It was the team’s first appearance at state.

Kortney Morrin made 20 kills against the Angels. She had 22 digs and one block assist during the match also. Lauren Finch made nine kills, Carly Larson four, Saisha Goepfert and Emily Cole each three. Cole made 24 assists, Larson nine, Gab Witzany three, Kylie Pewe two and Tiffany Meyer one.

Defense was a big part of the game for the Pirates. Cole had 13 digs, Larson 11, Meyer, Witzany and Finch seven and Pewe one. Cole made the team’s only solo block. Goepfert had three block assists and Cole two.

Against Wisconsin Heights in the semifinal, the Pirates were only behind a couple of times the entire match. They defeated them in three games, 25-22, 2522 and 25-17.

“I think in that match, we always felt like we were in control,” Morrin stated.

“There wasn’t really a point in that match where we kind of felt like we were going to get behind or even if we were down a

point or two we just didn’t feel like we were going to lose that match.”

The roll shots and tips worked well for Grantsburg against Wisconsin Heights.

Kortney Morrin scored the game point in the first two games with a kill and Cole scored the game point in the third with a nice kill shot.

Morrin totaled 23 kills against Wisconsin Heights. She also had one assist, 15 digs and two block assists.

Finch totaled six kills, Cole four and Nikki Ticknor two.

Cole, the quarterback of the team as described by coach Morrin during an interview at the state tournament, set up 26 points. She had two service aces, four digs and one solo block.

Other assists were made by Larson with six and Witzany with two.

Meyer made 11 digs, Witzany seven, Larson and Finch six apiece and Ticknor had one. Witzany and Ticknor each made a solo block, Larson assisted two and Goepfert one.

“We got down there with the kids that we had and we were happy with where we were,” Morrin said. “Everybody contributed. We did what we could with what we had and that got us into the state final.

We had a great group effort.”

The Grantsburg Pirates volleyball team lines up before the championship game against Racine St. Catherine’s. – Photos by Jenna Clemenson

••• STEVENS POINT – The UW-Stevens Point women’s basketball team opened up the 2010-11 season with an exhibition game against UW-Green Bay on Saturday, Nov. 6. Despite a 76-39 loss, the Pointers are ranked No. 6 in the nation according to the USA Today, and ESPN Division 3 Top 25 Coaches Polls.

Among those on the Pointers roster this Britta Petersen season is former Luck athlete Britta Petersen, who led the team in scoring and rebounds, and was second on the team in assists and steals during the 2009-10 season. Petersen is a senior majoring in wildlife ecology and resource management. – Marty Seeger with information from www.uwsp.edu ••• SALISBURY, N.C. – Former Saints athlete Brenna Martens led the LenoirRhyne women’s golf team to a 10thplace finish back in mid-October at the Patsy Rendleman Invitational. The senior shot a 150 (+6) on a par 72, 5,983yard course. – Marty Seeger with information from www.lrbears.com ••• DULUTH, Minn., – Corey Gebhard, a former St. Croix Falls athlete, is still a Saint this year, with the College of St. Scholastica football team. Gebhard is a freshman wide receiver for the Saints, who are 6-3 overall and will play the final game of the regular season on Nov. 13, against Westminster College at Fulton, Mo., beginning at 1 p.m.

••• LEADER LAND – The Level 4 WIAA Kewaunee vs. Baldwin-Woodville at D.C. Everest football game is being broadcast on 104.9 FM on Saturday, Nov. 13, beginning at 1 p.m.

••• LEADER LAND – Winter sports practices began this week, with boys and girls hockey and gymnastics practices beginning on Monday, Nov. 8. The earliest day for boys basketball practice and wrestling is on Monday, Nov. 15, and the earliest day for girls basketball practice is Wednesday, Nov. 17. – Marty Seeger ••• MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Sunday, Nov. 14, Vikings at Bears game begins at noon and can be heard on 104.9 FM. ••• MADISON – The North Dakota at Badgers hockey games on Nov. 12 and 13 can be heard on 1260 AM beginning at 7 p.m., both nights. The Indiana at Badgers football game can also be heard on 1260 AM beginning at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Nov. 13.

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

SPORTS RESULTS DEADLINES: WEDNESDAY - MONDAY: 1 p.m. the following business day. TUESDAY: 7 a.m. on Wednesday. Missed deadlines mean no coverage that week!

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State send-off pep fest

The spotlight was on the Grantsburg Pirates girls volleyball team at an all-school pep rally held on the morning of Thursday, Nov. 4, just before the team headed off to the state tournament in Green Bay. – Photos by Priscilla Bauer

Mrs. Lee’s first-grade class braved chilly temps last Thursday morning, practicing their cheers as they waited for the Grantsburg girls volleyball team bus to pass them, headed off to the state tournament in Green Bay.

Decked out in all her purple Pirate pride, young volleyball fan Stevie Siebenthal cheered as she got a ride on Carly Larson’s shoulders during a Gabby Witzany shook hands with Grantsburg Elementary and send-off rally for the Grantsburg girls Middle School students as each member of the girls high school volleyball team before they headed to volleyball team was introduced at an all-school rally held for the Green Bay for the state tournament. team before they headed to the state tournament.

The Grantsburg girls volleyball team posed for a team photo before heading to Green Bay to play in the state tournament.

Homecoming rally Grantsburg girls volleyball head coach Bill Morrin walked the row of his team commenting on each girl’s contributions to this year’s winning record. “Losing is not in these girls’ vocabulary,” remarked Morrin at a rally Sunday afternoon, Nov. 7, to celebrate the team finishing as runnerup in the state tournament.

“We’ve done pretty well.

It’s a testament to these kids and the way we play volleyball. It’s been a great run.” – Photos by Priscilla Bauer

The emotion could definitely be heard in coach Bill Morrin’s voice as he spoke to his senior girls reflecting on years (some since fourth grade) watching them develop into the fine players they’ve become. “It’s been a long journey for these kids,” said Morrin. Then looking at his seniors, Morrin said he’d miss them but knew great things were ahead for each of them.

The Grantsburg girls volleyball team gathered for a team photo with their 2010 Silver Ball runner-up trophy after their return Sunday to Grantsburg from the state tournament in Green Bay.

Grantsburg volleyball coach Bill Morrin was congratulated on the his team’s successful season by school board President David Ahlquist. At the homecoming rally held for the team after their great showing at the state tournament Morrin told the crowd, “Our fans are the best in the state, and I want to thank the community for its support, they’ve been there for us.”

The senior girls on the Grantsburg volleyball team posed for a photo during a stop at Burnett Dairy Sunday afternoon. Family and community supporters gathered at the cooperative in Alpha to caravan into Grantsburg behind the team bus as a show of support for the girls fine effort at the state tournament in Green Bay. Pictured (L to R): Kortney Morrin, Emily Cole, Tiffany Meyer, Mac Ryan and Lauren Finch.

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The Grantsburg pep band jazzed up the crowd during the state volleyball tournament in Green Bay last weekend.

Emily Cole celebrates a big hit with teammate Carly Larson during the Pirates state semifinal match against Wisconsin Heights.

Carly Larson, a junior on the Pirates volleyball team, sets the ball up near the net for teammate Saisha Goepfert.

Pirates senior Emily Cole gets a bump on the ball as teammate Tiffany Meyer looks on.

LEFT: Sophomore Kylie Pewe sets the ball for the Pirates during the championship game.

Grantsburg senior Tiffany Meyer gets low for a dig against Racine St. Catherine’s during the championship game.

Senior Lauren Finch tips the ball over the net against Racine St. Catherine’s in the state championship game held on Saturday, Nov. 6.

Kortney Morrin blasts the ball over the net against Wisconsin Heights last Friday, Nov. 5, in the semifinals.

Carly Larson tips the ball over the net. – Photos by Jenna Clemenson

Grantsburg’s student section cheers loudly for the Pirates volleyball team in Green Bay during the state tournament.

Pirates head coach Bill Morrin accepts the state runner-up trophy from Luck principal and athletic director, Mark Gobler, who is also the president-elect of the WIAA Board of Controls.

Kortney Morrin bumps the ball after a hit over the net by a Racine St. Catherine’s player.

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by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer ST. PAUL, Minn./ST. CROIX FALLS – Bob Wright is standing by the media entrance of one of the world’s great hockey arenas on Friday, Nov. 5, and he’s about to usher in about a dozen Mite hockey players from the St. Croix Falls area, after wrangling the kids and their families into the arena.

Like he’s done for decades.

“Now, you guys remember what I told you, right?” Wright says, leading them with a hand to his ear. “What’s the main thing to remember tonight?”

The kids are all between about 5 and 8 years old and call Wright “Grandpa Bob.” They look into his eyes and realize he is one of their biggest fans, as they mumble tentatively.

“Have fun ...” the kids say, repeating it louder as he moves his hand up his ear and bends down.

“Just have FUN!” the kids yell in unison, as the size, scope and realization of what they’re about to embark on starts to grab hold.

“That’s the ticket!” Wright exclaims with a grin, winking at the parents.

Wright has done this five times now,

Mite John Courteau got to tell the crowd of his scoring accomplishments and wish the Wild a good game.

Take note of these faces, as you may very well pay to see some of them play hockey not too far down the road. – Photos by Greg Marsten gathering families, kids and others down to the Xcel Energy Arena for a midgame skating appearance during a Minnesota Wild game by, ahem, Wisconsin hockey players.

“That still irks them!” he said with pride later.

The River Valley Hockey Association, an organization that Wright has been behind in every way from the beginning, is now in its second decade, and has grown into a formidable hockey option for hundreds of kids in the St. Croix Valley.

“I just love hockey, and seeing kids love hockey,” Wright said.

Wright has enough pull with the Wild to get the Mites on the ice, a rarity, according to Fan Relations representative Erica McKenzie.

“We only do something like this about 10 times a year,” she said. “It’s kind of a big deal ... they’ll remember it all their

lives!”

After being swept through the gate near the media entrance, the kids gather together several times, at different stages of the Xcel arena. McKenzie and others usher them through the tight-shipped operations of a professional hockey contest, past security and into the bowels of the arena, past the still cooling Zambonis, ticking away as they cool off between periods in their berths. She explains where they need to be, what they can wear, who they can and cannot talk to, and how they are going to possibly be overwhelmed by lots of lights, people and shouting, but that the whole point is to play hockey. “... And have fun!” the kids say in a rehearsed unison, as she waves them on.

“You guys rock!” she giggles.

Wright loves this stuff. He is easily one of the biggest flames under hockey in the St. Croix Falls area. He’s the kind of guy

who might teach his dog to skate, just in case he needs a scrapper goalie for oddnumbered teams.

He’s built the River Valley Hockey Association masterfully, garnering donations along the way, including ice maintenance equipment, clothing, playing equipment, a storage building - a used garage donated by the late Kirby Puckett - and along the way, got a lot of kids playing a great game on ice.

“You can’t help but love it,” Wright said, health issues forcing him to retreat to his seat while the Mites head south for their cue in their own dressing room.

But along the way, Wright makes a lot of detours, shaking hands with nearly every Wild employee, from the security folk to his favorite retail sales people.

“Oh darling! I’m still waiting for you,” he jokes as only an 81-year-old widower can with a woman in her 30s. “When you gonna move up my way?”

The staffers love Wright and know how important it is to keep the spirit of hockey alive at all levels; from the season ticket holders to the 5-year-olds about to head on the ice.

“We’re hoping to make them lifelong fans,” McKenzie said unabashedly.

The staging is critical, according to McKenzie, who ushers the kids with their new Wild jerseys out to an area by the Zamboni entrance. She quickly directs the parents to get the kids skates on and tied, as their moment approaches.

As the game moves on, the Wild get behind quickly on a Calgary Flame goal in the first period, but respond with a Cal Clutterbuck goal after a long, gloves-off fight that keep the kids waiting in the wings for almost 10 minutes, giant eyes glowing through their masks, drying as they open them wide, to take in the broad majesty of the arena.

“The timing on the clock is huge,” McKenzie admits, watching every second tick away as the Mites brief time approaches. “They’re not going to wait for us, that’s for sure!”

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Volleyball Moms and Dads and Daughters

Dana Morrin, assistant Grantsburg girls volleyball coach, smiled after being greeted by daughter Kerissa and grandson, Derek, during a stop the team made at Burnett Dairy Sunday afternoon before heading to the high school for a welcome home from the state tournament celebration.

Great support from their families throughout their winning season continued for the members of Grantsburg girls volleyball team as they headed off to the state tournament.

Hockey moms and dads had nothing over these volleyball parents who were caught giving their daughters one last hug or word of encouragement before the team boarded their bus for Green Bay on Nov. 4 and again at a Nov. 7 rally celebrating the team’s silver trophy win.

LEFT: Marshall and Mac Ryan posed for a father-and-daughter photo before Mac boarded the bus with her Grantsburg volleyball teammates and headed to the state tournament in Green Bay. RIGHT: Jeff Finch was another proud pappy caught by the camera giving daughter Lauren one more hug before she boarded the bus bound for Green Bay with her volleyball teammates.

Photos by Priscilla Bauer

Moms Melody Witzany and Beth Ryan hugged their daughters Gabrielle and Mac while Lona Siebenthal and daughter Kylie Pewe enjoyed a laugh together during a stop at Burnett Dairy last Sunday afternoon. As the Grantsburg girls volleyball team stepped out of their bus, they were greeted with cheers by parents, family and community supporters gathered to caravan behind the team bus into Grantsburg for a welcome-home celebration at the high school.

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Everybody got a chance to play, and the RVHA players were quite popular with the fans. They also showed off a few good moves. – Photos by Greg Marsten

A R E A Hacker’s Lanes

Sunday Youth (3 Games) Standings: The Three Amigos 20, Infinite 18, ?? 17, The Bowlers 16, Boss 12.5, Brothers & Arms 12, JDZ 9, Team Hambone 7.5.

Girls games: Lauren Domagala (??) 206, Avery Steen (??) 191, Corissa Scmidt (??) 190.

Girls series: Lauren Domogala (??) 524, Corissa Schmidt (??) 512, Avery Steen (??) 499.

Boys games: Kyle Hunter (TB) 245, Logan Hacker (TH) 201, Jordan Bazey (TB) 182.

Boys series: Kyle Hunter (TB) 597, Logan Hacker (TH) 578, Jordan Bazey (TB) 513.

Team games: ?? 587, The Bowlers 536, Team Hambone 477.

Team series: ?? 1535, The Bowlers 1418, Team Hambone 1311.

Monday Afternoon Standings: Vultures 28, Zebras 22, Bears 22, Eagles 17.5, Swans 16.5, Night Hawks 16, Badgers 12, Cardinals 10.

Women’s games: Mary Young 225, Marge Traun 201, Carol Messer 179.

Women’s series: Marge Traun 511, Mary Young 498, Lila Larson 491.

Men’s games: Duane Doolittle 235, Dale Johnson 231, Dale Johnson 230.

Men’s series: Dale Johnson 596, Duane Doolittle 576, Dennis Bohn 571.

Team games: Night Hawks 727, Vultures 710, Eagles 656.

Team series: Vultures 1987, Night Hawks 1962, Bears 1810.

Monday Night Ladies Standings: House of Wood 41, Hacker’s Lanes 37.5, The Bottle Shop 37.5, Hog Wild 37, Mane Attractions 34, Bye 0.

Individual games: Kathy Java (HL) 192, Rita Frandsen (HW) and Linda Giller (HW) 180.

Individual series: Linda Giller (HW) 513, Kathy Java (HL) 461, Nancy Anderson (HL) 454.

Team games: Hacker’s Lanes 593, Hog Wild 563, Mane Attraction 552.

Team series: Mane Attractions 1620,

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chat with a TV reporter for an interview on his goal.

The kids are swept past and onto the ice, marching out like red- and whitecloaked trick-or-treaters, with the jerseys about five sizes too big.

They quickly move across the ice, to the delight of the crowd, “Baby Elephant Walk” bouncing on the huge sound system above.

But these kids are no uncoordinated pachyderms - they move gracefully back and forth, actually looking like hockey players, and spraying the boards with slushy ice as they attempt to go for the puck. In their NHL garb, fans can’t tell that nearly half the players are young girls, an exciting trend for many hockey parents and fans, as evidenced by local successes with girls cooperative hockey.

“They’re awesome!” McKenzie says to herself from the Wild box, as the kids quickly roll through five goals, and keep the crowd cheering like they were Olympians on Soviet ice.

But before you know it, the time is past, and the kids are ushered off the ice, with the last player off, John Courteau, being stopped for an interview for the whole crowd to see, asking about his last goal.

It’s the kind of moment fans take for granted, but like McKenzie said, they will remember all their lives.

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“I can’t get enough of it,” Wright says after the game, which the Wild win, 2-1, for their second straight victory, something the team could use to turn the recent tide of nonsellouts, something unheard of in the previous decade.

Wright knows many of the higher-ups in the Wild and notices some cost-cutting moves on occasion, some of which he takes advantage of, and allows the kids to attend for a better price.

He’s a hockey nut, and everyone who meets him will find out about it before too long, which is part of Wrights’ charm, and part of the reason the RVHA kids got to be stars on Friday.

“Thanks Grandpa Bob!” The kids say on the way out.

Wright says his goodbye, congratulates the kids on their play and leaves the kids and families to do what they want, grabbing a stack of programs from the game on the way out. The staffers even know to set them aside for Grandpa Bob. “I save them for the kids,” he admits in a whisper, between sticky chunks of Canadian caramels - one of his admitted vices and another allegiance the Canadian-born St. Croix Falls hockey fan likes to spread around.

“You guys want some candies?” he asks the fans sitting beside him, hugging them with their “sure” response.

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Hacker’s Lanes 1598, House of Wood 1579.

Wednesday Night Early Men’s Standings: A-1 Machine 24, Pioneer Bar 22, Lewis Silo 20, Cummings Lumber 18.5, Skol Bar 15.5, Larsen Auto 8.

Individual games: Dave Romanowski (PB) 300, Brad Schmidt (A1) 268, Mark Bohn (SB) 247.

Individual series: Dave Romanowski (PB) 721, Brad Schmidt (A1) 707, Steve Baillargeon (A1) 628.

Team games: A-1 Machine 1075, Lewis Silo 1012, A-1 Machine 989.

Team series: A-1 Machine 2965, Pioneer Bar 2860, Lewis Silo 2794.

Thursday Early Standings: American Family Siren 12, Grindell Law Offices 8.5, Daefflers Qaulity Meats 8, Fab Four 7, Red Iron Studios 6, Wikstrom Construction 5, Hell Raisers 4.5, Frontier Trails 1.

Men’s games: Brian McBroom (AFS) and Blake Douglas (GLO) 272, John Anderson (HR) 271.

Men’s series: Brian McBroom (AFS) 760, Edward Bitler (RIS) 723, Simon Nelson (GLO) 710.

Team games: Red Iron Studios 731, American Family Siren 702, Grindell Law Offices 698.

Team series: American Family Siren 2042, Grindell Law Offices 2009, Red Iron Studios 1973.

Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Ed Bitler 5X 242, Ed Bitler 6X 260, Don McKinney 6X 231, Mark Bohn 6X 237, Blake Douglas 5X 258.

Games 50 pins or more above average John Anderson 223 +67, Ed Bitler 260 +61, Mark Bohn 237 +53, Brett Daeffler 247 +54, Blake Douglas 258 +64, Brian McBroom 246 +65, Simon Nelson 211 +55, Mike Route 202 +51.

Splits converted: 2-7 Mark Bohn, Nick Skow; 2-7-8 Ed Bitler, 3-10 Mike Route, 6-10 Chuck Hahr, 6-7-10 Mark Bohn.

Thursday Late Mixed Standings: Hansen Farms Inc. 25, Johnson Upholstery 19, Hog Wild BBQ & Grill 17, Fisk Trucking 16, Stotz & Company 13.

Women’s games: Karen Carlson 168, Rita Frandsen 154, Heather Wynn 151.

Women’s series: Karen Carlson 446, Rita Frandsen 421, Heather Wynn 386.

Men’s series: Eugene Wynn Jr. 299, Oliver Baillargeon 257, Daryl Bazey 224.

Men’s games: Eugene Wynn Jr. 657, Oliver Baillargeon 654, Eugene Wynn Sr. 611.

Team games: Hansen Farms Inc. 977, Stotz & Company 834, Hog Wild 822.

Team series: Hansen Farms Inc. 2816, Stotz & Company 2332, Hog Wild 2317.

Saturday Night Mixed Standings: Handicaps, Alley Brats, Skowl, Lakers, Luck-E, Dead Eyes, Hot Shots.

Women’s games: Deb Ingram 184, Kathy Java 177, Deb Ingram 168.

Women’s series: Kathy Java 487, Deb Ingram 484, Linda Giller 451.

Men’s games: Eugene Ruhn 232-232, Ron Skow 232, Terry Ingram 220.

Men’s series: Ron Skow 663, Eugene Ruhn 652, Terry Ingram 529.

Team games: Handicaps 975, Skowl 923, Dead Eyes 907.

Team series: Handicaps 2783, Skowl 2636, Lakers 2630.

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Monday Night Ladies Standings: Sam’s Carpentry 80.5, Wolf Creek Log Furniture 76, Milltown Appliance 73, McKenzie Lanes 70, Edina Divas 64.5, Frederic Truck & Tractor 64, Metal Products 62, Bogus Pumpkins 54.

Individual games: Kelley Hill 197, Erlene Johnson 195, Shirley Wilson 192.

Individual series: Kelley Hill 526, Shirley Wilson 519, Erlene Johnson 506.

Team games: (Handicap score) Sam’s Carpentry 839.

Team series: (Handicap score) Sam’s Carpetry 2408.

Monday Night Madness Standings: McKenzie Lanes 38, Alleycats 33, Scottay’s Trucking 32, Eagle Lounge 27, Mishaps 26, Radio Shack 24, Triple Threat 22, Pepie’s Gals 22.

Individual games: Barbara Benson 203, Debbie Swanson 202, Kathy McKenzie 182.

Individual series: Debbie Swanson 563, Barbara Benson 526, Heidi Carey 523.

Team games: (Handicap score) Mishaps 652, Triple Threat 633.

Team series: (Handicap score) Mishaps 1839, Triple Threat 1821.

Tuesday Women’s Standings: Kassel Tap 90, Hauge Dental 88.5, Custom Outfitter 81, Tomlinson Insurance 79, Gutter Dusters 73, LC’s Gals 69, Country Gals 67.5, Cutting Edge Pro. 64.

Individual games: Lana McKenzie 204, Denise Donaghue 199, Mary Sue Morris 198.

Individual series: Lana McKenzie 521, Denise Donaghue 515, Mary Sue Morris 508.

Team games: (Handicap score) Hauge Dental 865, Country Gals 829, Custom Outfitter 803.

Team series: (Handicap score) Country Gals 2299, Hauge Dental 2297, Custom Outfitter 2288.

Tuesday Early Mixed Standings: What the Ek 60, Mom’s Boys 58.5, Jim’s Flooring 53.5, Lane Crashers 49.5, Lamar Stars 49, Lemon Heads 46, The Newcomers 38.5, Bye 0.

Women’s games: Brenda Lehmann 172, Linda Larson 164, Linda Bringgold 161.

Women’s series: Brenda Lehmann 453, Vicki Minnick 429, Linda Bringgold 402.

Men’s games: Jeff Lehmann 232, Kevin Ek 213, Glen Minnick 209.

Men’s series: Kevin Ek 617, Glen Minnick 599, Jeff Lehmann 587.

Team games: Lemon Heads 526.

Team series: Jim’s Flooring 1517.

Tuesday Night Men’s Standings: Hack’s Pub 16, The Cobbler Shop 16, -Lo-Hill Farm 12, Dream Lawn 12, Steve’s Appliance 8, Centurview Park 8, The Dugout 4, McKenzie Lanes 4.

Individual games: Chris Lakner 267, Dave Steinert 259, Sam Leggitt 256.

"Grandpa" Bob Wright wrangles all the RVHA players together outside the Xcel Energy Arena, explaining what will happen and what they can expect. – Photos by Greg Marsten “They’re Canadian, you know, just like hockey!” Wright said, looking over his shoulder and winking.

R E S U LT S Individual series: Dave Steinert 698, Darren McKenzie 694, Sam Leggitt 690.

Team games: (Handicap score) Hack’s Pub 1236.

Team series: (Handicap score) Hack’s Pub 3555.

Wednesday Early Standings: Cutting Edge 38, Amrhien Painting 36, Top Shot 35, Hack’s Pub 30, Holiday StationStore 29, Pro Fab 22, Suzie Q’s 22, Bye 12.

Women’s games: Dixie Runberg 184, Karen Wiemer 180, Patty Walker 179.

Women’s series: Dixie Runberg 509, Karen Wiemer 477, Patty Walker 449.

Men’s games: Merlin Fox 268, Darrell Hendricks 244, Sam Leggitt 238.

Men’s series: Merlin Fox 684, Sam Leggitt 629, Darrell Hendricks 601.

Team games: (Handicap score) Top Spot 754.

Team series: (Handicap score) Top Spot 2036.

Wednesday Night Men’s Standings: McKenzie Lanes 8, Dalles Electric 8, Reed’s Marina 8, Harvest Moon 6, Davy’s Construction 2, Tiger Express 0, Edina Realty 8, Hanjo Farms 0.

Individual games: Ken Williams 299, Darren McKenzie 257, Gene Swenson 248.

Individual series: Ken Williams 713, Darren McKenzie 686, Jim McKenzie 678.

Team games: (Handicap score) McKenzie Lanes 1141, Harvest Moon 1048.

Team series: (Handicap score) McKenzie Lanes 3198, Harvest Moon 2968.

Black & Orange

Early Birds Standings: Yellow River Saloon 26-6, The Tap 16.5-15.5, Gandy Dancer Saloon 15.5-16.5, Black & Orange 6-26.

Individual games: Kay Casey (YRS) 203, Marcy Viebrock (B&O) 159, Linda Strong (YRS) 158.

Individual series: Kay Casey (YRS) 556, Linda Strong (YRS) 478, Marcy Viebrock (B&O) 439.

Team games: Yellow River Saloon 899, Gandy Dancer Saloon 857, The Tap 846.

Team series: Yellow River Saloon 2631, Gandy Dancer Saloon and The Tap 2407, Black & Orange 2406.

Games 50 or more above average: Kay Casey 203 +54.

Series 100 or more above average: Kay Casey 556 +109.

Monday Night Men’s Standings: Glass & Mirror Works 21-11, Black & Orange 19-13, Larry’s LP 16.515.5, Pope’s Construction 7.5-24.5.

Individual games: Gary Kern (B&O) 204, Doug Liljenberg (PC) 202, Mike Zajac (G&MW) 199.

Individual series: Doug Liljenberg (PC) 535, Mike Zajac (G&MW) 526, Josh Johnson (L) 518.

Team games: Black & Orange and Pope’s Construction 951, Glass & Mirror Works 897, Larry’s LP 876.

Team series: Pope’s Construction 2738, Black & Orange 2547, Glass & Morror Works 2607.

Games 50 or more above average: Gary Kern 204 +60, Doug Liljenberg 202 +51.

TNT Standings: Cashco 21-15, Flower Power 20-16, Larry’s LP 17-19, Black & Orange 14-22.

Individual games: Carol Phelps (FP)

194, Jennifer Kern (L) 190, Connie Lundeen (L) 187.

Individual series: Jennifer Kern (L) 533, Julie Chalupsky (B&O) 468, Mary Ellen Smith (C) and Connie Lundeen (L) 465.

Team games: Flower Power 880, Cashco 857, Larry’s LP 844.

Team series: Larry’s LP 2473, Flower Power 2415, Cashco 2398.

Games 50 or more above average: Carol Phelps 194 +54.

Wednesday Night Standings: Cashco 23-9, Lions 20-12, 10th Hole 18-14, Northview Drive Inn 1715, Black & Orange 15-17, Vacant 3-29.

Individual games: Mike Zajac (C) 223, Roger Tollander (C) 199, Bill Simmons (L) 195.

Individual series: Mike Zajac (C) 574, Roger Tollander (C) 564, Tim Vasatka (B&O) 521.

Team games: Cashco 986, Northview Drive Inn 899, 10th Hole 888.

Team series: Cashco 2843, 10th Hole 2572, Black & Orange 2568.

Games 50 or more above average: Mike Zajac 223 +56.

Early Risers Standings: 10th Hole 20-16, A+ Sanitation 19-17, Gandy Dancer 19-17, Gayle’s Northwoods Hair Design 14-22.

Individual games: Claudia Peterson (GD) 180, Sheila Anderson (10th) 172, Lylah Nelson (A+) 171.

Individual series: Lylah Nelson (A+) 458, Sheila Anderson (10th) 430, Claudia Peterson (GD) 429.

Team games: 10th Hole 668, Gandy Dancer 660, Gayle’s Northwoods Hair Design 657.

Team series: 10th Hole 1939, Gandy Dancer 1932, A+ Sanitation 1916.

Games 50 or more above average: Sheila Anderson 172 +60.

Thursday Night Ladies Standings: Vacant 21-11, Webster Motel 16.5-15.5, Lip’s 15.5-16.5, Pour House 11-21.

Individual games: Amanda Grabow (WM) 176, Daphne Churchill (L) 157, Shaurette Reynolds (L) 155.

Individual series: Amanda Grabow (WM) 433, Daphyne Churchill (L) 432, Shaurette Reynolds (L) 413.

Team games: Lip’s 661, Webster Motel 643, Pour House 627.

Team series: Webster Motel 1891, Lip’s 1887, Pour House, 1790.

Games 50 or more above average: Amanda Grabow 176 +52.

Denny’s Downtown Lanes

Sunday Afternoon Mixed Standings: 3-Ms 47, George’s Angels 35, Team Siren 30, The Pacifiers 30, Spare Us 24, Bye 23.

Women’s games: Ernie Meyer 181, “Trouble” Barfknecht 168.

Women’s series: Ernie Meyer 437, “Trouble” Barfknecht 406.

Men’s games: Jim Loomis 224, George Nutt and Chuck Moyer 164.

Men’s series: Jim Loomis 499, Chuck Moyer 466.

Team games: George’s Angels 513, Spare Us 440.

Team series: George’s Angels 1240, 3Ms 1156.

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

Swan takes flight again after rescue in October Bird wounded with a shotgun by person(s) unknown

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – A wounded trumpeter swan was released back into the wild on Tuesday, Nov. 9, after spending several days at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Roseville, Minn. The swan was shot with a shotgun by a hunter at some point during the day on Friday, Oct. 29, south of Grantsburg on Fish Lake Road in the Fish Lake Wildlife Area.

Later that same Friday, the swan was spotted by another hunter and reported to Mary Wicklund of Grantsburg, who has experience with rescuing birds and other wildlife, including trumpeter swans.

Rescue efforts were quickly assembled later that Friday afternoon but were unsuccessful, as the bird was still able to catch just enough flight to escape. The following day, a fleet of six kayaks and other volunteers on the ground were able to capture the bird and transport it to the WRC. “He had a BB in the right abdominal area on the right side and another BB lodged in the right wing,” said Dr. Leslie Reed, a veterinarian at the WRC, who helped save the swan.

Fortunately, there were no fractures, but

Dr. Leslie Reed helped rehabilitate this trumpeter swan for 10 days at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Roseville, Minn., before getting the privilege of releasing the bird on Tuesday, Nov. 9. – Photos by Marty Seeger the bird lost a lot of blood and was dehy- ing in the wing, but should heal nicely in drated. It took 10 days for the swan to fi- the wild. nally regain strength, but in the end, the Releasing swans back into the wild can release effort was a big success. be rare, especially in birds that succumb “With swans we want to get them out to lead poisoning. The recovery from lead as soon as we can, we don’t want to keep poisoning can take months, and a successthem any longer than we need to,” Reed ful release is never a guarantee. said, adding that the bird still had bruis“It’s not very often we get to see them

Trumpeter swan 88F takes flight into the Fish Lake Wildlife Area south of Grantsburg. The bird looked to be in great condition after landing some distance away from where it was released.

Wildlife biologist Pete Engman begins removing the old collar from the trumpeter swan known as 03A, before replacing it with a new one, 88F. Mary Wicklund helps to keep the bird stable. back out here, so it’s really nice to see him go,” Reed said.

Once the bird was brought back to where it was found, it took roughly 10 minutes to affix a new yellow identification collar around its neck, before the bird was placed in the hands of Reed, who had the privilege of releasing the bird she managed to save.

Anyone with information leading to the person who shot the trumpeter swan is urged to call the DNR violation hotline at 800-TIP-WDNR. Callers can remain anonymous. The Friends of Crex in Grantsburg have also begun collecting money for a reward. Anyone interested in donating for the reward fund to be used for the swan or any other wildlife-related crime may contact the Crex Meadows Wildlife Education and Visitor Center at 715-463-2739.

For more information about the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, visit www.wrcmn.org.

Frederic teachers tag out on some nice bucks

Kelly Hopkins, Frederic Middle and High School English teacher, took a Frederic business education teacher Frederic Schools special education Frederic Elementary Title 1 teacher 201 pound 10-point buck. She is pic- Ryan Pagenkopf harvested this 9-point teacher Susie Zeiler proudly hoists up Jim Worthington scored big on this tured with her 3-year-old son, Lane.

Canadian whitetail. the buck she shot with a bow recently. nice buck with a bow this season.

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Only an hour passed before the chill started settling through nearly 10 layers of hunting clothes, but a shot of warmth rushed in as the sun glared over the horizon, and a doe filtered through the prickly ash just 30 yards from my tree. In the faint distance, a series of grunts could be heard but I couldn’t yet see the buck that had an obvious interest in the doe.

As short, low grunts grew near I caught the first glimpse of his heavy, chocolatecolored rack where frost had settled throughout the night. It seemed to glisten like a halo off the sunlight, and appeared dreamlike as he held his nose tight to the ground. I drew my bow, hoping for an opening, but in less than a minute, he was gone for good. Not even my imitation grunts, bleats or snort wheezes could

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On the evening before I had a similar experience with another nice buck that sported an unmistakable pearly white rack, an 18-inch spread and at least 9 points. He caught me off guard and snuck in behind me. Several attempts to stop him were unsuccessful, yet on a last try he gave me a broadside shot at under 30 yards. After settling my sight on the target, I let an arrow fly and ticked a tree limb slightly smaller than a No. 2 pencil, and it sent the arrow far to the right. The buck continued on as if nothing happened.

Over the course of about four days and several hours on stand, countless deer were observed including smaller bucks, does, fawns and other wildlife. One evening, a barred owl perched less than 50 yards from my tree and caused panic with the area squirrel population, and at one point appeared to have me on his menu. I waved of my arms quickly and

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eventually sent him to another area to hunt. Normally, a barred owl wouldn’t concern me but on at least two occasions in the past, owls have swooped down in failed attempts to grab the stocking cap off my head. I wasn’t in the mood to repeat the experience again.

Every opportunity spent afield lends something new but some experiences can leave a bow hunter bewildered. On one of my first outings last week a doe and two fawns made their way by my tree, acting nervous and occasionally looking back on their trail. In my mind, a buck was hot on their trail and my heart started to pound from the suspense. But to my surprise, it turned out to be an otter. Curiously, it continued to follow the deer until they were all out of sight.

While it was probably a territorial dispute or merely a coincidence, it was still quite weird, and I’ll likely never experience it again. For a bowhunter though, it’s just another day in the deer stand.

Tim Widiker, at left, of Webster harvested this 16-point buck recently near Birchwood. The buck has a green score of 166 nontypical and scores 144 as a typical. The deer weighed 195 pounds dressed, and was brought in using buck decoy, on Saturday, Oct. 30. Widiker also had a handful of trail camera photos of the deer. – Photos submitted

Corey Arnold of Grantsburg arRick Mueller shot this 8-pointer rowed an 8-point buck recently on Saturday, Oct. 30. The deer while hunting west of Frederic. weighed 241 pounds dressed.

Hunters with disabilities have successful deer hunt

Terry Hanson of Amery took this nice buck while hunting near Grantsburg during the deer hunt for disabled hunters, held from Oct. 2 through Oct. 10. Only qualified hunters with disabled hunting permits are allowed to hunt on sponsored disabled gun deer hunt properties. – Photos submitted

Rodney Brust harvested a pair of Mike Bussewitz shot this spike does during the deer hunt held for buck near St. Croix Falls while being hunters with disabilities. guided by Brad Thyesle.

Dennis Niday took this nice doe while hunting during the hunt for disabled hunters in October.

Lynn Kruger holds a 10-pointer he took with guide Scott Hansen.

Kenneth Walsh shot this buck while hunting on land owned by Ed Dittbrenner near McKinley. He was assisted by guides Al Briese of Luck and Dave Hraychuck of Balsam Lake.

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Routine village board meeting held in Frederic

by Brenda Martin Leader staff writer FREDERIC – It took 20 minutes for the Frederic Village Board to discuss all items on the agenda during the monthly meeting of November. After calling the meeting to order and doing roll call, the minutes from October and treasurer’s report were approved.

Two resolutions were approved, both about the clean-water fund project of the wastewater treatment center. One resolution was for the application of the grant and the other appointed village Administrator Dave Wondra as the authorized representative to file applications.

Each department took their turn speaking to the board. Public works Ken Hackett spoke of Christmas decorations going up and preparations for snowplowing.

Maria Ammend said the park board

had very few in attendance and therefore rescheduled their meeting for Thursday, Nov. 18.

Christine Byerly from the library told of her experience at the state library conference and how the Frederic Public Library is the only public place in the village that supplies wireless Internet. Byerly said the library has been collecting food for the food shelf and had over 280 pounds of food over the past month. She also stated that the library will be the only place for the public to get tax forms this year.

Police Chief RJ Severude told the board the total incidents during the month of October and of how the police department has been working with the school on a mentoring program for those students interested in going into law enforcement upon completing high school. Severude mentioned there have been thefts at the

high school. He said he had parents approach him about attending a meeting they are going to be holding discussing ideas they can bring to the school board on Monday, Nov. 15, on how to help solve these issues. Severude said he has been trained in security systems and would be willing to help the school set up a camera

system.

Wondra told the board that the old feed mill property that was going to become the site of CARQUEST will be transferred back to the village so they may transfer the property to the St. Croix Regional Medical Center for the future clinic.

Frederic Lioness Club news

Frederic Lioness members were in costume for their Halloween/Bingo party at the Golden Oaks Apartments on Thursday, Oct. 21, and caused quite a ruckus but lots of laughter and fun for everyone. – Photo submitted FREDERIC – The Frederic Lioness Club hosted a Halloween/Bingo party for the residents of Golden Oaks Apartments on Thursday evening, Oct. 21. Many Lioness members were in costume and caused quite a ruckus but lots of laughter and fun for everyone.

Bingo winners were awarded money and everyone went away a winner. Refreshments were made and served by various Lioness members.

The club has set up a mitten/yarn tree at Bremer Bank as well as the U.S. Bank.

Those of you who have been busy knitting and crocheting items for the tree can now bring them to either bank. Warm items for adults and children such as scarves, hats, mittens and gloves are needed and can be homemade or bought. There is yarn at each bank that you can pick up and take home to make your specialty item or items and then bring them back. Times are

tough for everyone, but always remember those who have less or nothing. The deadline for this project is Friday, Dec. 3.

There are drop-off boxes at both banks for Operation Christmas. Toys for children as well as gift items for adults are needed and they need to be unwrapped so you can drop them off at either bank.

The club is presently putting together their yearly birthday/anniversary calendar. If you want to be listed on the calendar for 25 cents per name or if you would like to buy a calendar for $3.50, call Lioness Carol at 715-327-4271 or stop at Affordable Quality Appliances in downtown Frederic any day of the week.

If you would like more information about the Frederic Lioness Club, please call President Roxi White at 715-327-4892.

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Wikstrom sworn in to Guard Jeremy Wikstrom, son of Bruce and DeeAnna Wikstrom of Siren, grandson of Jim and Flo Wikstrom and Juanita Long of Frederic, was recently sworn in as a member of the Wisconsin National Guard. He signed on Oct. 29. “We’re very proud of him,” noted his father, Bruce. Photo submitted

Webster Area Chamber of Commerce to hold reorganization meeting WEBSTER - The current Webster Area Chamber Board of Directors will be holding a chamber reorganization meeting at the Yellow River Saloon and Eatery on Monday, Nov. 15, at 6 p.m.

All chamber members and interested community members are encouraged to attend this important meeting to decide the future of the Webster Area Chamber.

The current board members have decided to resign as they feel they can no longer continue to conduct chamber busi-

ness or operate chamber-sponsored events without larger support, board participation and volunteer help from chamber members and the Webster community at large.

As a result, the board will be dissolved at this meeting and the Webster Area Chamber will go to inactive status if a new board is not formed.

If you are interested in keeping the Webster Area Chamber alive, please plan to attend the Nov. 15 meeting. - submitted

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On Monday, Nov. 8, the Polk County Child Support Agency from Balsam Lake was at Grantsburg High School to talk with students about the role child support plays in teenage pregnancy.

The speakers were Tracy Hemer, Malia Malone and Bonnie Chivers. Burnett County statistics from 2008 show births by age. In the 15-17 category, three minors gave birth and in the 18-19 category there were 15 births. Their presentation focused on decreasing the number of births for minors. They discussed the alarming cost of raising a child, which costs, on average, $190,000-300,000 to raise one child to the age of 18. They also discussed the legal ramifications of having a child as a minor. The presenters made sure students knew the cost and obligations of child support, as well as the enforcement and criminal actions that can be taken if one is not paying child support. The last point they left students with was for them to think clearly about the consequences of engaging in sexual relations and to think about whether they could be a parent with that person for the rest of their lives before having sexual relations. Shown above are Polk County Child Support Agency’s Hemer, Malone, GHS counselor Cara Casey and Chivers from Polk County. - Photo submitted

New clinic opens in Scandia SCANDIA, Minn. - A new medical clinic in Scandia, Minn., will be opening its doors in less than two weeks.

Scandia Clinic is set to open for business Monday, Nov. 22, offering complete family medicine, basic lab services and Xray procedures.

An open house is scheduled for Nov. 20.

Staffed by two experienced physicians, “Our intent is to provide high quality, hometown medical care and access to specialty services nearby such as orthopedics, cardiology, pulmonary and ophthalmology to the families in the Scandia and surrounding communities,” according to Linda Moore, director of clinic services at Osceola Medical Center.

The clinic is part of OMC, a Level IV trauma center in Osceola. Just two years ago, the 78-year-old medical center moved into a new facility to meet growth needs from throughout the area.

According to Jeff Meyer, CEO at OMC, “Opening a new clinic in Scandia is a natural fit into a community looking for the kinds of services we can provide. Our hometown approach to medical care and the warm reception we’ve received makes this a perfect fit.”

Drs. Greg Mattson and Bonnie Rohr will be seeing patients in the Scandia Clinic. Mattson, will see patients as Scandia’s full-time physician. Rohr, MD, will see patients one day a week, and will continue with her clinic hours in Osceola.

Both physicians will also see hospital patients at OMC. Mattson has been practicing medicine in the area for 17 years. He received his medical degree in 1987 from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago. He completed his family practice residency at the West Suburban Hospital Medical Center in Oak Park, Ill., and practiced for a time at the West Suburban Hospital Medical Center, where he was voted Outstanding Family Practice Resident. He came to the Osceola-Scandia area in 1993.

Rohr is also well known in the area, having practiced here for 11 years. Rohr received her medical degree in 1988 from the University of Minnesota in Duluth and Minneapolis. She completed her residency in family practice at the U of M, and was a family physician at Minnesota’s Cambridge Medical Center, where she was a finalist in the Minnesota Academy of Family Practice’s Family Physician of the Year. She came to the Osceola-Scandia area in 1999. As part of her family practice, Rohr also works with prenatal patients.

The clinic, located behind the post office in Scandia, is hosting an open house the Saturday before it opens, Nov. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A ribbon-cutting ceremony, tours and treats will be on hand. Representatives and rigs from Scandia Fire and Rescue and Marina Ambulance will also be there. - from Osceola Medical Clinic

USDA Rural Development helps area families and communities SIREN – Burnett County is the area of choice to live for almost 6,620 households.

Many of the homes are owned by elderly or lower-income families and are in desperate need of repair and modernization.

Young families who want to stay in the area are looking to buy or build a home.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development assists with all levels of homeownership and community development for rural residents. From basic infrastructure needs, water and waste disposal improvements, community facilities, business assistance, to financing the purchase and repair of homes for individuals and families.

USDA Rural Development provides a variety of loan and grant programs to meet the needs of area families. Some families want to build new, while others want to repair their current homes. Program assistance is provided through direct or guaranteed loans and grants, technical assistance, research and educational materials. To accomplish its mission, USDA Rural Development often works in partnership with state, local and tribal governments, as well as rural busi-

nesses, cooperatives and nonprofit agencies.

A representative from USDA Rural Development will be available on Thursday, Nov. 18, at Burnett County Government Center , 7410 CTH K, Siren, from 1 to 2 p.m.. To schedule an appointment please contact your local USDA Rural Development Office at 715-635-8228, Ext. 4.

USDA Rural Development’s mission is to deliver programs in a way that will support increasing economic opportunity and improve the quality of life of rural residents. This past year, USDA Rural Development returned nearly $700 million to rural Wisconsin communities. The funding supports a wide variety of loan, guaranteed loan and grant programs to rural residents in the areas of housing, community facilities, business development, infrastructure, and other development needs. Further information on USDA Rural Development programs is available by visiting the Web site at www.rurdev.usda.gov/wi. USDA Rural Development is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender. - submitted

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Burnett County Circuit Court Andrew A. Alden, Grantsburg, nonregistration of auto, etc., not guilty plea.

Geoffrey M. Allen, Edina, Minn., permit boat operation - underage person, $162.70.

Randy L. Amans, Rice Lake, ATV-operate w/o headgear, $150.10.

Jacob D. Anderson, Webster, pass vehicle stopped for ped./bike/EPAMD, not guilty plea.

Richard M. Anderson, Rogers, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

John E. Andresen, Webster, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Andrea M. Arcand, Webster, underage drinking, possess – 17-20, license suspended 6 months, attend alcohol class, $389.50.

Kevin J. Asplund, Richfield, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Richard R. Bailey, Cherry Valley, Ill., hit and run, property adjacent to highway, $263.50.

Joseph L. Baker, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Michael R. Bantz, Victoria, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

George W. Barbato, Bloomington, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Andrew C. Bearheart, Webster, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Johnathon B. Bearheart, Webster, underage drinking, possess – 17-20, attend alcohol class, $263.50.

Donna D. Beaulieu, Duluth, Minn., seat belt violation, $10.00.

Tracee R. Belisle, Webster, seat belt violation; operating while suspended, not guilty pleas.

Thomas M. Belles, Shoreview, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea.

Bryan N. Bennett, Frederic, operating boat towing skier w/o observer, $175.30.

Melanie L. Benson, Danbury, fail./stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Seth A. Bentley, Shell Lake, operate w/o valid license, $200.50.

Adria M. Bersie, Pine City, Minn., operate w/o valid license, $200.50.

Beau C. Bieniek, Oakdale, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Nickolas J. Biever, Richfield, Minn., deposit or discharge solid waste on public or private property, $200.50.

Joseph L. Booker, Moose Lake, Minn., fail./stop at stop sign, $175.30.

James D. Boutin, Danbury, operating while revoked, not guilty plea.

Susan M. Brandenburg, St. Croix Falls, speeding, not guilty plea.

Branden P. Brenholt, Luck, speeding, $225.70.

Janet C. Britnell, Webster, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Tryn M. Bryant, St. Croix Falls, speeding, not guilty plea.

Danika V. Buck, Siren, underage drinking, possess – 17-20, license suspended 6 months, attend alcohol class, $389.50.

Michael K. Burns, Hastings, Minn., sell alcohol to underage person, $300.00.

Trenton J. Cairns-Magnuson, Webster, operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, $200.50.

Kathleen M. Carlson, Las Vegas, Nev., fail./stop at stop sign, $175.00.

Mary K. Carlson, Colorado Springs, Colo., speeding, not guilty plea.

Joseph D. Cashman, S. St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Steven Chavarria, Webster, operate w/o valid license, $200.50.

Robert J. Chenal, Siren, operate vehicle w/o stopping lights, $162.70.

Susan E. Clausen, Webster, nonregistration of auto, etc., not guilty plea.

Jason W. Cochran, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $176.00.

Robert W. Cochrane, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Arnold H. Cook, Shell Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Brenda L. Cook-Monson, Shell Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Barbara A. Crandall, Stillwa-

ter, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Christopher L. Creque, Maumee, Ohio, speeding, not guilty plea.

Jennifer J. Cress, Scandia, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Troy L. Cummings, Osceola, operate w/o valid license; seat belt violation, not guilty plea.

David M. Daniels, Siren, speeding, $200.50.

Donielle M. Deering, Webster, fail./maintain vehicle speedometer, $175.30; seat belt violation, $10.00.

Kevin B. Donohue, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea.

Kendra K. Drake, Siren, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Michael L. Eades, Superior, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Eunice J. Early, Siren, speeding, $175.30.

Dan V. Edaburn, Grantsburg, seat belt violation, $10.00.

John S. Elert, Oshkosh, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Justin A. Elkins, Shell Lake, speeding, $175.30.

John T. Elmgren, Webster, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Eric C. Erickson, New Auburn, speeding, $200.50.

Raymond C. Erickson, Siren, OWI; operating w/PAC, not guilty pleas.

Rocky A. Erickson, Princeton, Minn., speeding, $250.90.

Mark J. Fell, Seward, Alaska, speeding, $225.70.

Desmond C. Fielding, Coon Rapids, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea.

Jamie R. Fischbach, Webster, OWI; reckless driving, endanger safety, not guilty pleas.

Bryan A. Fish, Rhinelander, ped./bicyclist/EPAM FYR crossing road, $150.10.

Terry R. Fish, Webster, underage drinking, possess – 1720, attend alcohol class, $263.50.

Thomas U. Foran, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Eric J. Foster, St. Louis Park, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Danielle M. Fox, Dresser, speeding, $175.30.

Lisa A. Frenette, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Adam P. Gallentine, Dresser, speeding, $250.90.

Brian A. Gates, Indianapolis, Ind., speeding, $175.30.

Michael J. Geiger, Grantsburg, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Bradley D. Glienke, Webster, interstate/intrastate driving requirements, twice; vehicle equipment violations, group 1; operate with controlled substance, not guilty pleas.

Kurt P. Grausnick, Rosemount, Minn., operate ATV w/o NR trail pass, $169.00.

Robert J. Green, Coon Rapids, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Christina M. Greer, Turtle Lake, speeding, $175.30.

Samantha L. Greinke, Eau Claire, OWI; operating w/ PAC, not guilty pleas.

Shellie M. Groess, Webster, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Wade G. Gulbransen, St. Louis Park, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Rochelle M. Gunn, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Joseph D. Guptill, Grantsburg, fail./yield right of way from stop sign, $175.30.

Wendy S. Gustafson, Eden Prairie, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

John A. Gutzman, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Jacob R. Guy, Grantsburg, speeding, $175.30.

Alexander A. Gyger, Fairfax, Va., operate w/o valid license, $200.50.

Hader Farms Trucking Inc., Zumbrota, Minn., violate Class A hwy. weight limits, $324.16.

Joshua J. Hallquist, Big Lake, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Joseph M. Hansen, Grantsburg, unsafe backing of vehicle, $175.30; operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, $200.50.

Curtis L. Harmon, Grantsburg, cracked-damaged vehicle windshield, $175.30.

Ronald J. Hart, Webster, speeding; seat belt violation, not guilty pleas.

Ross A. Hartman, Braham,

Minn., cracked/damaged vehicle windshield, $175.30.

Amy K. Hauck, North Oaks, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Ethan A. Hayes, Siren, speeding, $175.30.

Deborah R. Hedlund, Eden Prairie, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Robert J. Herron, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea.

Richard L. Highstrom, Siren, speeding, $175.30.

Nanci J. Hilden, St. Louis Park, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Daniel R. Holmes, Siren, nonregistration of auto, etc., $175.30.

Bryan Holter, Danbury, speeding, not guilty plea.

Bruce H. Horner, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Richard E. Houghton, Red Wing, speeding, $200.50.

Damian F. Hubbell, Siren, OWI; operating w/PAC; operating while revoked; failure to keep vehicle under control, not guilty pleas.

David R. Hubbell, Webster, drink open intoxicant in motor vehicle; seat belt violation, not guilty pleas.

Kenyon R. Icenogle, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea.

Ivan A. Jahnke, Burnsville, Minn., operate w/o valid license, not guilty plea; speeding, $200.50.

Richard R. Jobin, Rosemont, Minn., construct bldg. w/o permit, $263.50 Christopher B. Johnson, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea.

James F. Johnson, Webster, hit and run, unattended vehicle, $263.50.

Kathryn F. Johnson, Stillwater, Minn., fail./slow vehicle, passing stop emerg. veh., not guilty plea.

Jared B. Jones, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Timothy A. Jones, Tomahawk, speeding, $225.70.

Travis C. Jones, Grantsburg, operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, $200.50.

Jon P. Josephson, Grantsburg, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Nicholas J. Junjak, Minneapolis, Minn., OWI; operating w/PAC>=0.15, not guilty pleas.

Jeffrey S. Justesen, Hudson, speeding, $200.50.

Maureen K. Keber, Centuria, speeding, $175.30.

Gary R. Kern, Danbury, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Josie M. Klinzing, Spooner, speeding, $225.70.

Scott R. Kohls, Green Bay, speeding, $225.70.

Gerald F. Kozak, Grantsburg, OWI; operating w/PAC>=0.15; operating left of centerline, not guilty pleas.

Pamela R. Kranz, Oakdale, Minn., speeding, $175.00.

Ashley A. Lachapelle, Siren, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Darren B. Larkins, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Brent O. Laroue, N. St. Paul, Minn., OWI; operating w/PAC, not guilty pleas.

Jerry B. Larsen, St. Croix Falls, operate vehicle w/o stopping lights, $162.70.

Jordan M. Larson, Star Prairie, speeding, $225.70.

Neil S. Larson, Minnetonka, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Mitchell W. LaSarge, Webster, nonregistration of auto, etc., $175.30.

Teri E. LaSarge, Pine City, Minn., operating while revoked, not guilty plea.

Joshua S. Lauritsen, Eau Claire, speeding, $175.30.

Marian M. Lawson, Shell Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Julia F. Leahy, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Steven J. Lee, Frederic, operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, $200.50; nonregistration of auto, etc., $175.30.

Shyla R. Lemon, Grantsburg, underage drinking, possess – 17-20, attend alcohol class, $263.50.

Joseph D. Lennartson, Cannon Falls, Minn., sell alcohol to underage person, $300.00.

Donald A. Ley, Ham Lake, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Gina Lindberg, Spooner, speeding, $200.00.

Susan C. Little, Edina, Minn., failure to keep vehicle under control, not guilty plea.

Armando Lopez, Juarez, Chih, DF, interstate record of duty status, $200.50.

Clinton B. Lorenz, Hokah, Minn., operate ATV w/o NR trail pass, $169.00.

Chad J. Louis, Grantsburg, hit and run, intake.

Jonathan L. Lowry, Siren, trespass to land, private land/govt., $263.50.

Carole D. Lunsman, Danbury, cause injury/operate while under influence; cause injury while operating with PAC>=0.15; failure to keep vehicle under control; seat belt violation, not guilty pleas.

Ryan J. Magana, Webster, OWI; operating w/PAC>=0.15; hit and run, property adjacent to highway, not guilty pleas.

Karie M. Malean, Wilson, speeding, $175.30.

Jacob M. Malone, Mesa Ariz., speeding, $175.30.

Loren S. Markle, N. St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Robin A. Marlow, Siren, cracked/damaged vehicle windshield, $175.30.

Moises E. Martinez, Kennett Square, Pa., speeding, $175.

Tracie L. Masuca, Shell Lake, OWI; operating while revoked; operating left of centerline, not guilty pleas.

Joseph K. Matthew, Cumberland, speeding, $175.30.

Thomas R. Mayer, Shell Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Nathan J. McAbee, Grantsburg, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Mark T. McCary, Edina, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea.

Daniel G. McGuiggan, Grantsburg, operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, $200.50; nonregistration of auto., etc., $175.30.

Jacob S. Meyer, Grantsburg, OWI; operating w/PAC; operating while revoked, nonregistration of vehicle <=10,000 lbs.; unreasonable imprudent speed, not guilty pleas.

Jason T. Micks, Madison, speeding, $175.30.

John E. Mihalow, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $250.90.

Dylan W. Miller, Danbury, fail./stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Tylicia R. Mills, St. Paul, Minn., underage drinking, possess – 17-20, $263.50.

Jamie L. Mitchell, Grantsburg, speeding, $200.50.

Jessica A. Mott, Frederic, OWI; operating w/PAC>=0.15; fail./stop at stop sign; operating left of centerline, not guilty pleas.

Brent A. Myers, Grantsburg, inattentive driving, not guilty plea.

Corey J. Nadeau, Siren, nonregistrtion of vehicle, not guilty plea.

Michael J. Nadeau, Big Lake, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Sergey V. Naumchik, Burnsville, operating w/PAC>=0.08, <0.15, not guilty plea.

Nicole M. Nefs, Webster, operating while suspended, not guilty plea.

Stacy R. Nelson, Siren, cracked/damaged vehicle windshield, $175.30.

Bruce W. Nierad, Siren, speeding, $175.30.

Andrea L. Noonan, Hugo, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Tammy L. Noye, New Richmond, cracked/damaged vehicle windshield, $175.30.

Susanne C. Oleen, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Joseph L. Oustigoff, Webster, nonregistration of auto, etc., not guilty plea.

Dennis D. Pauling, Hinckley, Minn., speeding, $175.00.

Andrew J. Paumen, Waverly, Minn., operate ATV w/o working spark arrestor, $154.50.

Eric A. Pavlicek, Siren, operating while revoked, not guilty plea.

Kevin L. Pearce, Fenton, Mich., operate ATV w/o NR trail pass, $169.00.

Dustin D. Pedersen, Pine City, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Aleana D. Peer, Siren, speeding, $175.30.

Cody D. Petersen, Webster, speeding, $175.30.

James D. Peterson, Farmington, Minn., speeding,

$250.90.

Julie A. Peterson, Grantsburg, passing in no-passing zone, $213.10.

Roger J. Peterson, Grantsburg, OWI; operating w/PAC; operating while revoked, twice; drink open intoxicants in MV; seat belt violation; nonregistration of auto, etc., not guilty pleas.

Travis L. Peterson, Houston, Minn., operate ATV w/o NR trail pass, $169.00.

Stepan Plishka, Shelby Township, Mich., speeding, not guilty plea.

Gary M. Polencheck, Glidden, interstate record of duty status, $263.50.

Justin R. Powers, Eagan, Minn., passing in no-passing zone, not guilty plea.

George Psihos, Eden Prairie, Minn., construct shed at setback of high-water mark, $263.00.

Glenn A. Pumper, Webster, speeding, $175.30.

Ellen M. Race, Osceola, inattentive driving, $187.90.

Daniel D. Raleigh, Lake Elmo, Minn., operate ATV w/o NR trail pass, $169.00.

Colleen K. Rand, Rush City, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Allen J. Rickford, Siren, seat belt violation, $10.00.

David G. Ries, Hastings, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Justin S. Rikkola, Grantsburg, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Phillip A. Rimmer, Prior Lake, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea.

Michael D. Roatch, Danbury, operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, $200.50; speeding, $200.50.

Benjamin R. Rogalla, Rice Lake, speeding, $175.30.

Catherine R. Rosado, Danbury, display unauth. veh. registration plate, not guilty plea.

Hugo R. Salinas, Luck, speeding, $200.50.

Denise M. Sargent, Siren, dog at large, $150.00.

William L. Scanlon, Hertel, reckless driving, endanger safety; nonregistration of vehicle <=10,000 lbs., not guilty pleas.

Lorrene J. Schaumberg, Alsip, Ill., speeding, $175.30.

Jeremy S. Scheider, Siren, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Luke M. Schmidt, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Donald H. Schnack, Golden Valley, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Jerry L. Schultz, Siren, speeding, $175.30.

Scott A. Schutta, Shell Lake, nonregistration of auto, etc., $175.30.

Shannon N.A. Schwartz, Burlington, speeding, $295.00.

Ariel A. Serda, Prior Lake, Minn., underage drinking, possess – 17-20, $263.50.

Jimmie Shaw, Roscoe, Ill., speeding, $175.30.

Shelton Family Fds, Saginaw, Minn., cracked/damaged vehicle windshield, not guilty plea.

Billy K. Smith, Grantsburg, inattentive driving, $187.90.

Christopher O. Smith Jr., Hinckley, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Derek A. Smith, Crystal, Minn., speeding, $358.00.

Randy A. Smith, Cambridge, Minn., ATV operation/excessive speed near person, $200.50.

Mary J. Sokolik, Coon Rapids, Minn., OWI; operating w/PAC>=0.15; posses open intoxicants in MV, not guilty pleas.

Derek T. Spafford, Grantsburg, cracked/damaged vehicle windshield, $175.30.

Ted P. Sperling, Danbury, dispose septage contrary to this chapter; fail to submit site data to depart./fail to keep proper records; dispose septage contrary to this chaper, not guilty pleas.

Conrad E. St. John, Webster,

hit and run; inattentive driving; operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, not guilty pleas.

Amy R. Stoner, Shell Lake, speeding, $175.30.

Lemar W. Stotts, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

John Stouffer, Hayward, speeding, $175.30.

Jamie L. Summer, Siren, violation of child safety restraint requirement – child 4 yrs., but less than 8 yrs. of age, $150.10; seat belt violation, $10.00.

Jerome P. Suprenant, Maple Grove, Minn., operating boat towing skier w/o observer, $175.30.

Tina L. Sutherland, Grantsburg, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Trent D. Sutherland, Grantsburg, cracked/damaged vehicle windshield, not guilty plea.

Bret P. Swan, Coon Rapids, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Michael W. Swantz, Caledonia, speeding, $175.30.

Steven J. Tanner, San Francisco, Calif., speeding, $175.30.

Mary J. Tautges, Bloomington, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

James P. Taylor, Brooklyn Park, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

William W. Taylor, Grantsburg, nonregistration of vehicle <=10,000 lbs., $175.30.

Jessica J.L. Tills, Siren, fail/yield while making left turn, resulting bodily harm, $389.50; seat belt violation, $10.00.

Joseph A. Tombers, Plymouth, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

James L. Turner, Danbury, nonregistration of vehicle <=10,000 lbs.; seat belt violation; operatinge a motor vehicle w/o insurance, not guilty pleas.

Sara A. Underwood, Frederic, speeding, $225.70.

Adam T. Unumb, Maplewood, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Mary E. Voight, Hayward, speeding, $175.30.

Kathleen T. Vorlicky, Edina, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Kris G. Waalen, White Bear Lake, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Steven W. Walker, Fridley, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Dana Warfield, New York, N.Y., speeding, $175.30.

David R. Weaver, Grantsburg, seat belt violation, $10.00.

David L. Weller, Siren, OWI; operating w/PAC>=0.15; cracked/damaged vehicle windshield; hit and run, property adjacent to highway, not guilty pleas.

Lloyd A. Weller, Fairbault, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Randy K. Wick, Manhattan Beach, Calif., fail/carry boat floatation devices, $162.70.

Randall R. Wilke, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Malinda L. Williams, New Haven, Conn., operating w/PAC>=0.08, <0.15; speeding; driving too fast for conditions; reckless driving, endanger safety, not guilty pleas.

Martin N. Williams, Danbury, seat belt violation, $10.00.

James R. Wisnoski, Lakeville, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Laverne W. Witt, Hokah, Minn., operate ATV w/o NR trail pass, $169.00 Ying Xiong, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea.

Cy S. Yang, Woodbury, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea.

Bonnie P. Young, Plymouth, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Steven J. Young, Bloomington, Minn., possession of illegalsized fish, $222.90.

Gary S. Younker, S. St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $225.70; seat belt violation, $10.00.

Jessica J. Zimmermann, Maple Grove, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Patricia J. Zimpel, Rathdrum, Idaho, passing in no-passing zone, $213.10.

Burnett Co. marriage licenses Richard F. Stelling, Spooner, and Alicia A. Whittaker,

Rhinelander, Nov. 5.

Burnett County deaths Reinata Anderson, 68, Anderson, Oct. 24.

Roger McCoy, 72, Grantsburg Village, Oct. 24.

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Burnett County criminal court

Burnett County civil court Money Source vs. Elna J. Johnson, Webster, $816.63.

Money Source vs. Kami A. Rudd, Siren, $300.07.

Midland Funding vs. Cyn-

thia Heilman, Spooner, $1,677.92.

Discover Bank vs. Crystal McKee, Webster, $4,750.11.

Frederic police report The Frederic Police Department handled 58 incidents during the month of October.

Incident Amount 911 hang-up 2 Accident 2 Animal complaint 2 Assist county 1 Assist motorist 3 Assist other department 1 Assist PCSD 1 Background check 2 Battery 1 Case follow up 2 Citation 3 Damage to property 1 Disturbance 1 Found property 1

Informational 2 Juvenile 2 Lookout 1 Medical 2 Mental subject 1 OWI 2 Paper service 1 Restraining order 1 Suspicious activity 1 Suspicious persons 1 Tag deer/bear 1 Theft/larceny (UCR) 3 Traffic enforcement 1 Vehicle violation 1 Warning traffic 14 Welface check 1 Total 58 – submitted

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Accidents Oct. 17: David W. Wiltrout, 65, Hayward, reported hitting a bear while on Hwy. 70 in Grantsburg Township.

Oct. 17: Peter J. Helling, 46, Danbury, lost control of his vehicle on Little Bear Drive in Webb Lake Township. The vehicle hit a tree and knocked out electrical power.

The driver was transported to the hospital in Spooner for injuries from the accident. Alcohol was a factor in the accident, and the driver was issued two citations.

Other incidents Oct. 23: Larry Leighow, Siren, reported a shed door

damaged. The incident is under investigation.

Oct. 26: Seth A. Pardun, Webster, reported a CD player, amp and subwoofer taken from his vehicle while it was broken down on the highway.

The incident is under investigation.

Oct. 30: Richard E. Klawitter, Grantsburg, reported his mailbox damaged. The incident is under investigation.

Oct. 31: Heidi A. Swanson, Siren, reported a purse taken from a vehicle. The incident is under investigation.

Oct. 31: Amy M. Jensen, Frederic, reported a purse taken from a vehicle. The incident is under investigation.

Budget meeting for the Town of Luck will be held in the Luck, Town Hall, November 11, 2010, at 8 p.m.

Proposed 2011 Budget Revenues Town Tax Levy.....................................................$100,000.00 State Shared Revenue..........................................$62,701.00 Hwy. Aid..............................................................$102,992.00 Liquor Lic...................................................................$950.00 Miscellaneous Revenues........................................$1,500.00 Interest Income..........................................................$300.00 Total $268,443.00 Expenditures General Administration..........................................$23,126.00 Assessor..................................................................$6,600.00 Ambulance Service.................................................$7,875.00 Highways.............................................................$230,842.00 Total $268,443.00 Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, November 11, 2010, immediately following the proposed budget hearing, a special town meeting of electors, called pursuant to Sec. 60.12 (1)(c) of Wisconsin Statutes by the town board for the following purposes will be held.

1. To approve the total 2011 highway expenditures pursuant to Sec. 81.01 (3) of Wisconsin Statutes.

2. To adopt the 2010 town tax levy to be paid in 2011 pursuant to Sec. 60.01 (1) (a) of Wisconsin Statutes.

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County E off Hwy. 8, Amery Beds; dresser; table & chairs; La-Z-Boy; electric stove; freezer; John Deere riding lawn mower with snowblower; skates; toys and more.

Priced To Sell

Larry E. Sanford, 67, Danbury, operating while revoked, $275.00.

Russell W. Lindbom, 42, Danbury, operating while revoked, $275.00.

Troy A. Bottolfson, 39, Grantsburg, OWI, $1,219.00, three-year probation, license revoked three years, one-year jail

(Nov. 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY RURAL AMERICAN BANK LUCK, Plaintiff, vs.

JONATHAN J. MEMMER and RAYNA L. MEMMER, Defendants.

Case No. 10 CV 141 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on June 22, 2010, in the amount of $173,272.26, I will sell the described premises at public auction at the Main Front Entrance of the Burnett County Government Center, 7410 County Road K, Siren, Burnett County, Wisconsin, on: Tuesday, December 28, 2010, at 10 o’clock a.m.

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

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. DESCRIPTION: That part of the NW 1/4, SW 1/4, Section 26, Township 37 North, of Range 18 West, lying South and East of the thread of Spirit Creek, excepting the Highway Right of Way described in Volume 222, page 254, Burnett County, Wisconsin Records, and except the South 330 feet of the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4, of Section 26, Township 37 North, of Range 18 West, excepting the Highway Right of Way described in Volume 222, page 254, Burnett County, Wisconsin, Records.

Said land being situated in Burnett County, Wisconsin.

PIN: 07-034-2-37-18-26-3 02-000-011001.

STREET ADDRESS: 20532 Round Lake Road, Luck, WI 54853.

Dated at Siren, Wisconsin, this 27th day of October, 2010.

Dean Roland, Sheriff Burnett County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787

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Fri., Nov. 12, 4 - 8 p.m.; Sat., Nov. 13, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Bruce A. Bellanger, 34, Webster, theft of movable property, $500.00.

Cory T. Peasley, 24, Grantsburg, theft, $330.50.

Aaron D. Simmons, 21, Webster, possession of marijuana, $330.50.

Christina M. Merrill, 26, Siren, OAR, $500.00.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING FOR THE TOWN OF LUCK

DRESSER – Struggling to find that perfect gift? Are you wanting to give a gift to loved ones that you made with your own two hands? If so, sign up for the Holiday Gifts in a Jar – Jams and Jellies class taught by master food preservers through the UW-Extension. The class will be held Saturday, Nov. 20, from 10 a.m. to noon at Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser.

You will learn to make beautiful and tasty jams and jellies that you can give as gifts this holiday season. You’ll be bringing home two lovely jars that you canned yourself–habanero pepper gold jelly and cranberry marmalade–along with all the knowledge you need to make more yourself. All this for just a $5 material fee. Hope to see you there.

Registrations are due by Saturday, Nov. 13. To register send your name, address, phone number and $5 for the cost of materials to the Polk County Extension Office, 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 210, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

You can also bring your canner lids to be tested that day. - submitted

CLOSE TO CHRISTMAS SALE!

Kathleen M. Good, 51, Shell Lake, issue worthless checks, $330.50.

Cynthia A. Remley, 33, Apple Valley, Minn., issue worthless checks, $309.00.

Louis A. Porter, 54, Danbury, disorderly conduct, $500.00.

Stanley C. Chute, 50, Grantsburg, disorderly conduct, $330.50.

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

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

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(Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY ANCHORBANK, FSB Plaintiff vs.

MICHAEL P. FLAHERTY SALLY M. FLAHERTY J.H. LARSON ELECTRICAL COMPANY XYZ CORPORATION ABC PARTNERSHIP JOE DOE MARY ROWE Defendants.

Case No. 09CV658 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE By virtue of Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above-entitled action on May 27, 2010, the undersigned Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell at public auction at the front entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main Street, in the City of Balsam Lake, in said county, on the 2nd day of December, 2010, at 10:00 a.m., the real estate and mortgaged premises directed by the Judgment to be sold, therein described as follows: A parcel of land in the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE 1/4 of NW 1/4), Section 10, Township 34 North, Range 17 West, described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the NW 1/4 of Section 10-3417, running thence West 16 rods along the section line; running thence due south on a line parallel to the quarter section line 20 rods; running thence East 16 rods to the quarter section line; running thence North 20 rods; to the place of beginning, containing 2 acres, more or less, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 501 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, Wis. TERMS OF SALE: Cash.

DOWN PAYMENT: A deposit of 10% of sale price to be deposited in cash or by certified check with the Sheriff at the time of sale; balance to be paid by cash or certified check within ten days after confirmation of sale.

Dated this 4th day of October, 2010. /s/Timothy B. Moore Polk County Sheriff Donald R. Marjala - Lawyer WELD, RILEY, PRENN & RICCI, S.C. P.O. Box 1030 Eau Claire, WI 54702-1030 715-839-7786 Attorneys for Plaintiff Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.

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CUSTODIAN I

WITC RICE LAKE CAMPUS Applications are being accepted from qualified candidates for a full-time Custodian I position at the Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Rice Lake Campus. This position is responsible for performing a variety of tasks required to maintain the cleanliness, good order and secure conditions of the campus.

Qualifications include: Two years’ work experience in custodial/maintenance field, ability to establish and maintain effective team relationships and provide excellent customer service, ability to read and understand labels and directions, knowledge of and familiarity with cleaning methods, chemicals and floor finishes, ability to use hand tools and possess mechanical aptitude to do small repairs, ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds; bend, twist, stoop and climb ladders on a repetitive basis, willingness to work weekends and irregular schedules, candidates must pass qualifying tests and must have valid driver’s license.

All applicants must attend the testing session at 8 a.m., Saturday, December 4, 2010, at WITC Rice Lake Conference Center. No alternate testing times will be scheduled.

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Nicole M. Nefs, 30, Webster, operating with PAC greater than .08, license revoked six months, restitution, $520.00, $250.00.

Corinne M. Scheele, OWI, $817.50, license revoked six months, alcohol assessment.

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Alicia J. Ambelang, 27, Grantsburg, inattentive driving, $173.40.

Jamie L. Kolander, 49, Webster, inattentive driving, $627.00; OWI, $754.50, license revoked six months.

WITC is an equal opportunity/access/employer and educator.

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Steven J. Swanson Bar No. 1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787 525310 WNAXLP

(Oct. 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY First National Community Bank, Plaintiff vs.

Aaron Kromrey, Ellen S. Kromrey, F/K/A Ellen Pogodzinski, and WESTconsin Credit Union, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 09 CV 347 Case Code: 30404 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on July 13, 2009, in the amount of $176,315.96, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: December 2, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.

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

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

PLACE: The front lobby of the Polk County Judicial Center located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 3638 recorded in Vol. 16 of C.S.M., pg. 151, as Doc. No. 629705 located in part of the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 27, Township 32 North, Range 19 West, Town of Farmington, Polk County, Wisconsin.

TOGETHER WITH an easement for ingress and egress described as follows: A part of the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 27, Township 32 North, Range 19 West, Town of Farmington, Polk County, Wisconsin, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the SE corner of said Section 27; thence N00013’27”W 1,724.37 feet along the East line of said SE 1/4 of Section 27; thence S89031’55”W 428.54 feet to the point of beginning of said easement; An Easement including an 80-foot radius arc around the said point of beginning; thence the road easement continues from said point of beginning 33 feet either side of and parallel to a line bearing S89031’55”W 834.00 feet to the east rightof-way line of State Trunk Highway 35.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2603 13th Avenue, Osceola, Wisconsin 54020.

Dated this 22nd day of September, 2010. /s/Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff Ronald L. Siler VAN DYK, WILLIAMSON & SILER, S.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 201 South Knowles Avenue New Richmond, WI 54017 Van Dyk, Williamson & Siler, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. If you previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt.

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Jeremy M. Rader, 19, Grantsburg, warrant - failure to appear, Nov. 4.

Theresa L. Wittman, 45, Danbury, warrant - failure to appear, Nov. 4.

NOTICE

(Oct. 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BankCherokee, Plaintiff vs.

Johnson Rental Properties, Inc., Timothy Johnson and Pamela Johnson, Defendants.

Case Code: 30404 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 09 CV 798 Hon. Robert H. Rasmussen Please take notice that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on the 13th day of May, 2010, the Sheriff of Polk County will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: December 2, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.

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

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

DESCRIPTION: Lot 12, Block 4, Plat of Lawson in the Village of Luck, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 813 Park Avenue, Luck, WI. Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Stein & Moore, P.A. Attorneys for Plaintiff 332 Minnesota St., Ste. W-1650 St. Paul, MN 55101 651-224-9683

Town of Luck

Board Meeting Thursday, Nov. 11, 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

(Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Plaintiff/Third Party Defendant, vs.

Scott H. Lee and Lisa M. Lee, as husband and wife, Defendants/Third Party Defendants, vs.

AnchorBank, fsb f/k/a S & C Bank, Intervenor/Third Party Plaintiff.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No.: 08 CV 619 Case Code: 30404 Judge: Molly E. GaleWyrick PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on the April 26, 2010, in the amount of $24,414.68, the Polk County Sheriff will sell the described property at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: November 24, 2010, at 10:00 p.m.

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

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

PLACE: Foyer Area Polk County Sheriff’s Office 1005 West Main St., Suite 900 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 DESCRIPTION: All that part of Block 4 of Staffenson’s Addition to the City of Amery lying South of a line described as follows: Said line shall begin at a point on East line of said Block 4 midway between points where the North and South ends of said block line intersect with edges of Apple River, thence in a Westerly direction at right angles to said block line to the edge of Apple River lying in and comprising a part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28, Township 33 North, Range 16 West. Together with the right to use the East 30 feet of Block 4 from Winchester Street to the above-described parcel for Roadway purposes.

Said land being in the County of Polk & State of Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 249 Winchester Street Amery, WI 54001 Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff Eckberg, Lammers, Briggs, Wolff & Vierling, P.L.L.P. Nicholas J. Vivian (#1047165) Attorney for Plaintiff 1809 Northwestern Avenue Stillwater, MN 55082 651-439-2878 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.

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Virgil Hansen, Clerk

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Milltown Fire Hall

(Oct. 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY First National Bank & Trust Plaintiff, vs.

James L. Henke Todd Ellertson Defendants.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 10 CV 26 Case Code 30404 By virtue of a judgment of foreclosure made in the aboveentitled action on April 28, 2010, I will sell at public auction at the Polk County Justice Center, located at 1005 West Main St., in the City of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, on the 23rd day of November, 2010, at 10:00 a.m., all of the following described premises, to wit: Parcel Ia: Lot 2 of Certified Survey Map No. 2014, Volume 9, Page 162, being located in the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 33, Township 35 North, Range 15 West, (in the Town of Johnstown), Polk County, Wis. Parcel Ib: Together with nonexclusive rights of ingress and egress over and across the ingress-egress and utility easements as more fully depicted on Certified Survey Maps 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.

Parcel IIA: Part of Government Lot 1, Section 27, Range 35 North, Range 16 West (in the Town of Georgetown), Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Commencing at a point on the East Boundary line of Government Lot 1,400 feet South of the Northeast corner of Section 27; thence running South on the East boundary line of Government Lot 1,100 feet; thence running West on a course parallel with the North boundary line of Lot 1 to an intersection with the high-water mark on the shore of Blake Lake; thence following the shores of Blake Lake at a high-water mark in a Northwesterly direction to a point 400 feet due South of the North boundary line of Government Lot 1; thence running east on a course parallel with the North boundary line of Government Lot 1 to the East boundary line of Government Lot 1, which is the point of beginning; Commencing at the Northwest corner of Government Lot 10, of Section 26, Township 35 North, Range 16 West (in the Town of Georgetown), Polk County, Wis.; thence South along the West line of said Lot, 400 feet to the point of beginning; thence East 80 feet; thence South parallel with the West line of said Lot, 100 feet; thence West 80 feet, thence North along the West line to the point of beginning; Parcel IIB: Together with and subject to all rights, benefits and burdens of that certain driveway agreement and easement as recorded in Volume 436 of Records, Page 606, Document No. 405563.

TERMS OF SALE: (10% cash down payment at sale, balance within ten (10) days of Court approval).

Dated at Menomonie, Wis., this 4th day of October, 2010.

Tim Moore Sheriff The property is located at: 794 200th Avenue, Luck, WI 54853.

Andrew J. Harrington WSB #1061492 LIDEN & DOBBERFUHL, S.C. Attorneys for the Plaintiff 425 E. LaSalle Ave. P.O. Box 137 Barron, WI 54812 Telephone: 715-537-5636

Molly Gaffney, no date of birth given, Grantsburg, warrant - failure to appear, Nov. 3.

David B. Hills, 56, Rice Lake, warrant - failure to appear, Nov. 3.

Desmond D. Mosay, 44, Luck, warrant - failure to appear, Nov. 3.

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Michael A. Ackland, 21, Glenco, Minn., warrant - failure to appear, Nov. 4.

Judy L. Andrea, 45, Radisson, failure to pay fines, Nov. 1.

Jennifer L. Bearheart, 41, Webster, warrant - failure to appear, Nov. 4.

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(Nov. 3, 10, 17) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ELSIE SKOW Order Setting Time to Hear Petition for Administration and Heirship and Notice to Creditors Case No. 10 PR 45 A petition has been filed for administration of the estate and determination of heirship of the decedent, whose date of birth was March 10, 1915, and date of death was December 24, 2005. The decedent died domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a post office address of: 1657A 270th Avenue, Luck, WI 54853.

IT IS ORDERED THAT: 1. The petition be heard at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Branch 1, before Hon. Molly E. GaleWyrick, Court Official, on December 7, 2010, or 8:30 a.m. or when scheduled thereafter.

2. Heirship will be determined on the date set for hearing on the final account.

You need not appear unless you object. The petition may be granted if no objection is made.

3. Creditors’ claims must be filed with the court on or before January 25, 2011.

4. Publication of this notice shall constitute notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown.

BY THE COURT: Molly E. GaleWyrick Circuit Court Judge/Court Commissioner October 15, 2010 Please check with the attorney/petitioner below for exact time and date.

George W. Benson Attorney at Law BENSON LAW OFFICE LLC P.O. Box 370 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5215 Bar Number: 1012978

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(Nov. 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, Plaintiff, vs.

STEVEN T. CIMINSKI, and DIERDRE J. (CIMINSKI) CURRAN, and ARROW FINANCIAL SERVICES, Defendants.

Case No. 10 CV 177 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on June 23, 2010, in the amount of $152,403.33, I will sell the described premises at public auction at the Main Front Entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin on: Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., TERMS OF SALE: 1. 10% down in cash or certified funds at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeiture of deposit plaintiff.

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. DESCRIPTION: Lot Seventy (70), Plat of Silver Ridge First Addition, said plat located in part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SW1/4 of NE1/4), and part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SE1/4 of NE1/4), of Section Eighteen (18), Township Thirty-three (33) North of Range Eighteen (18) West, Village of Dresser, Polk County, Wisconsin.

Parcel No. 116-00468-7000 Street Address: 476 Teddy Crt., Dresser, Wisconsin 54009 Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 27th day of October, 2010.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin

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(Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION The Bank Of New York Mellon F/K/A The Bank Of New York, As Trustee For The Certificateholders Cwalt, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2006OC1, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-OC1 Plaintiff vs.

Steve M. Preisler; Julie A. Preisler; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Acting Solely As Nominee For Intervale Mortgage Corporation; Defendants NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 10 CV 89 Case Code No. 30404 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on May 18, 2010, in the amount of $102,593.09, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: December 14, 2010, at 10 a.m.

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

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax from the proceeds of the sale.

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

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Commencing 480 feet north of the east 1/8 post in the south line of Section 15, Township 32 North of Range 19 West, thence north on said 1/8 line 95 feet; thence west at right angles with said 1/8 line 150 feet; thence south parallel with said 1/8 line 95 feet; thence east 150 feet to the place of beginning said described piece of parcel of land being a part of the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 15, Township 32 North of Range 19 West, Polk County, Wisconsin.

TAX KEY NO.: 022-00362-0000.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 307 St. Rd. 35, Osceola, WI 54020.

Dated this 27th day of October, 2010.

Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff Gunar J. Blumberg State Bar No. 1028987 Attorney for Plaintiff 230 W. Monroe, Ste. 1125 Chicago, IL 60606 Phone: 312-541-9710 Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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Notice is hereby given that the regular monthly town board meeting will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 16, immediately following the budget hearing and special meeting of electors at the Town Hall.

Agenda: 1. Call meeting to order 2. Clerk and Treas. Reports 3. Any corrections on the printed agenda in the newspaper.

4. Public input 5. Old Business 6. Employee report a. Review request for printer/scanner at shop b. Review topper purchase for town truck 7. Correspondence 8. New Business 9. Review bills/vouchers 10. Set next meeting date 11. Move to adjourn Andrea Lundquist, Clerk

(Nov. 3, 10, 17) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In the matter of the name change of: Brian Scott Valentine By (Petitioner) Brian Scott Hill Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing Case No. 10CV810 NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: Brian Scott Valentine To: Brian Scott Hill Birth Certificate: Brian Scott Valentine IT IS ORDERED: This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Polk County, State of Wisconsin: Judge’s Name: Molly E. GaleWyrick Place: Polk Co. Justice Center, 1005 W. Main St., Br. 1, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

Date: Nov. 23, 2010.

Time: 2:45 p.m.

If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 715-4859299, at least ten (10) working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provfide transportation.

BY THE COURT: Molly W. GaleWyrick Circuit Court Judge October 25, 2010 524714

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Notice is hereby given that a special town meeting of the Town of Trade Lake, Burnett County, Wisconsin, will be held in the town at the Trade Lake Town Hall, Town Hall Rd., on the 11th day of November, 2010. The town elector meeting will be held immediately following the completion of the Public Hearing on the proposed 2010 town budget which begins at 6 p.m. for the following purposes: 1. To approve the 2010 town tax levy to be paid in 2011 pursuant to Sec. 60.10(1)(a) of Wis. Statutes.

NOTICE - TOWN OF TRADE LAKE MONTHLY BOARD MEETING

The monthly board meeting will be held Thursday, November 11, 2010, immediately following the Special Meeting of the electors.

Agenda: Minutes of last meeting, Treasurer’s Report, Payment of Bills, Resident Issues, Treasurer’s Bond Ordinance, Town Road Maintenance, set December date and Agenda Deborah L. Christian, Clerk www.tradelakewi.com 524619 52-1a 11-12L WNAXLP

NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING AND SPECIAL MEETING FOR THE TOWN OF ST. CROIX FALLS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2010, at 7 p.m., at the Town Hall of St. Croix Falls, 1305 200th Street, a public hearing on the proposed budget for 2011 will be held. The proposed budget in detail is available for inspection at the Clerk’s office. The following is a summary of the proposed budget for 2011.

2010 2011 Percent Budget Budget Change Balance January 1 Reserved for Highway Equipment 90,413.16 140,675.00 55.59 Park Land Dedication 1,050.00 1,050.00 Operations 395,100.75 283,733.00 -28.19 Revenues: Taxes: General Property Taxes Operational 328,501.00 328,501.00 0.00 Building Loan Repayment 43,020.00 43,020.00 Other Taxes 5,800.00 120.00 Special Assessments 0.00 0.00 Intergovernmental Revenues 122,221.00 131,357.00 Licenses and Permits 18,087.00 14,087.00 Penalties & Forfeitures 120.00 120.00 Public Charges for Services 2,200.00 2,165.00 Intergovernmental Charges Services 800.00 800.00 Miscellaneous Revenue 5,755.00 5,755.00 Trust Fund Loan 0.00 0.00 Subtotal 526,504.00 525,925.00 Fund Balance Reserve Operations 119,336.00 60,885.00 TOTAL REVENUES 645,840.00 586,810.00 -9.14 Expenditures: General Government 125,710.00 121,820.00 Public Safety 78,280.00 72,800.00 Public Works (Highway) 283,410.00 278,070.00 Health and Human Services 7,500.00 7,500.00 Culture, Recreation, Education 1,500.00 1,500.00 Conservation, Development 46,300.00 46,000.00 Capital Outlay 2,000.00 1,000.00 Hwy. Equipment Outlay 5,000.00 5,000.00 Debt Service 86,040.00 43,020.00 Other Financing Uses, Refunds Refunds 100.00 100.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 635,840.00 576,810.00 -9.28 Reserve for Contingencies Reserve for Capital Purchases Reserve for Hwy. Equipment TOTAL EXPENDITURES, RESERVES Balance December 31 Reserved for Highway Equipment Park Land Dedication Operations

10,000.00 0.00 0.00

10,000.00 0.00 0.00

645,840.00

586,810.00

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140,675.00 1,050.00 283,733.00

140,500.00 1,400.00 222,848.00

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that immediately following the budget hearing a special meeting of the electors called pursuant to Sec. 60.12(1)(c) of Wis. Stats. for the following purposes will be held: 1. To approve the total 2011 highway expenditures pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 82.03.

2. To adopt the 2010 town tax levy to be paid in 2011 pursuant to Wisconsin Statute 60.10(1)(a).

3. To set Town Board and Officer Salaries for the upcoming election terms.

4. To consider such items that were deferred to this meeting by the annual town meeting in April 2010.

Dated this 1st day of November, 2010 Janet Krueger, Town Clerk 524899 11-12L WNAXLP

Monday, November 15, 2010, 6:30 p.m.

Frederic 7 - 12 School, Room 107

1. Call to order 2. Opening ceremonies A. Approve agenda B. Welcoming remarks C. Audience to visitors and delegations: R. Harlander and C. Mossey 3. Reports of officers A. Minutes from previous meetings B. Invoices and receipts C. 1010-11 budget D. Board member reports/Governance: School Board Election 4. Reports of the administration A. Superintendent B. High School Principal C. Elementary Principal D. Buildings and Grounds E. Food Service F. Athletic Programs G. District Goals 5. Unfinished business A. Boiler equipment B. Support Staff Contract 6. New business A. Personnel B. Contracts C. Appointment of Election Clerk D. Federal Jobs Fund 7. Closed session: Wisconsin statutes 19.85 (1) (c)(f)(i): Support staff and teaching staff negotiations 8. Business as a result of closed session 9. Adjourn 525325 12L (Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff, vs.

MARC R. COCHERELL, et al.

Defendants.

Case No.: 10 CV 63 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 26, 2010, in the amount of $121,427.76, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 24, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.

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

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

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 1186, recorded in Volume 6 of Certified Survey Maps, on Page 2, as Document No. 449416, located in the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 22, Township 35 North, Range 17 West, Town of Milltown, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2036 150th St., Milltown, WI 54858.

TAX KEY NO.: 040-00596-0000.

Dated this 27th week of September, 2010. /s/Sheriff Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff Chaz M. Rodriguez Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1063071 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale.

Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. (809660)

(Nov. 3, 11, 17) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY 112 E. Washington St., DTB 8 Suwanee, Georgia 30024-2529, Plaintiff, vs.

ROBERT L. COOK 232 Morseman Road, #1 Dresser, Wisconsin 54020, Defendant(s) Case No. 10-CV-669 Daubert Law Firm File: 09-08010-0 SUMMONS THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To each person named above as a Defendant: You are hereby notified that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.

Within 40 days after November 3, 2010, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the Complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the Court, whose address is Clerk of Court, Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, and to plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is One Corporate Drive, Suite 400, P.O. Box 1519, Wausau, Wisconsin 54402-1519. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

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

Dated: October 29, 2010 Daubert Law Firm LLC Attorneys for the Plaintiff Melissa A. Spindler State Bar No.: 1060672 One Corporate Drive, Suite 400 P.O. Box 1519 Wausau, WI 54402-1519 715-845-1805

BURNETT COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Seasonal Influenza Clinic

Monday, November 8, 2010 Burnett County Government Center Room 165 9 a.m. - Noon Wednesday, November 10, 2010 Burnett County Government Center Room 235 1 - 3 p.m.

Monday, November 15, 2010 Burnett County Government Center Room 235 9 a.m. - Noon

We are able to bill traditional Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage Plan Programs, such as Humana or Smart Value and Medical Assistance.

You must bring your Medicare and Medical Assistance Cards with you!

Cost of Flu Vaccine: $25.00 Cost of Pneumonia Vaccine: $45.00 Cost of Flu-Mist for healthy adults 19 - 49 years of age: $25.00 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine is free to all children 18 years of age and under.

If you have any questions, please contact: Burnett County Department of Health & Human Services 524725 11-12L 1-2a 715-349-7600

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NOTICE OF FREDERIC SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING

(Nov. 10, 17, 24) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY RURAL AMERICAN BANK Luck Plaintiff, vs.

KIMBERLY S. HEDERMANOWEN, Defendant.

SUMMONS (By Publication) Case No. 10 CV 749 Case Classification No. 30301 TO: Kimberly S. Hederman-Owen 2834 Wilson Avenue St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.

Within forty (40) days after November 10, 2010, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court whose address is: Clerk of Circuit Court Polk County Justice Center 1005 West Main Street, Suite 300 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 and to plaintiff’s attorney whose address is: Steven J. Swanson 105 Washington Street South P.O. Box 609 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper answer within forty (40) days after November 10, 2010, the Court may grant Judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Complaint and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Complaint. A Judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A Judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

Dated the 5th day of November, 2010.

Steven J. Swanson/Bar No. 1003029 Attorney for Plaintiff 105 Washington Street South P.O. Box 609 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787 525312

Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, November 11, 2010, at 6 p.m., at the Trade Lake Town Hall, a PUBLIC HEARING on the PROPOSED BUDGET of the Town of Trade Lake in Burnett County will be held.

The Proposed Budget is posted for review. The proposed budget in detail is available for inspection at the town clerk’s home by appointment.

Deborah Christian, Clerk, at 715-488-2600 or tradelakewi@grantsburgtelcom.net

died Oct. 19, 2010.

Essie D. Eibs, 108, St. Croix Falls, died Oct. 21, 2010.

Judith N. Smith, 75, Forest Township, died Oct. 30, 2010.

(Nov. 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, nka JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, NA Plaintiff vs.

RAYMOND SCHULLER, et al Defendants Case No. 08 CV 668 Hon. Molly E GaleWyrick, Br. 1 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on December 8, 2008, in the amount of $222,063.60, the Polk County Sheriff will sell the premises described below at public auction as follows: ADJOURNED DATE/TIME: December 8, 2010, at 10 a.m.

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

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens, encumbrances and payment of applicable transfer taxes.

PLACE: In the Lobby of the Polk County Justice Center, located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis., 54810 PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Lot 3 of CSM No. 3931 recorded in Volume 17 of CSM, Page 194, as Document No. 644993. Located in part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, Section 1, Township 32 North, Range 19 West.

Said land being in the Town of Farmington, Polk County, Wisconsin ADDRESS: 2483 50th Avenue, Osceola, WI 55020.

TAX KEY NO: 022-00028-0300.

Dated this 23rd day of September, 2010.

Tim Moore Polk County Sheriff Cummisford, Acevedo & Associates, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Mark R. Cummisford State Bar #1034906 6508 South 27th Street Suite #6 Oak Creek, WI 53154 414-761-1700 Cummisford, Acevedo & Associates, LLC, is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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Eriika J. Amis, 36, Clear Lake, died Oct. 10, 2010.

Wilmer H. Pautsch, 85, Luck, died Oct. 15, 2010.

LeRoy L. Hinz, 83, Osceola,

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Margaret C. Nihiser, town of Garfield, Terrance E. Lambert II, town of Garfield, issued Nov. 2, 2010.

Keri A. Devine, town of Garfield, Michael L. Getzie, town of Garfield, issued Nov. 3, 2010.

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NOTICE FOR THE TOWN OF BALSAM LAKE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING, SPECIAL TOWN MEETING & MONTHLY MEETING For the Town of Balsam Lake, Polk County

Notice is hereby given that on Monday, November 15, 2010, at 7:30 p.m., at the Town Hall and Shop of the Town of Balsam Lake, a public hearing on the Proposed 2011 Budget for the Town of Balsam Lake, Polk County, will be held. The proposed budget in detail is available for inspection at the home of the town clerk by appointment. The following is a summary of the proposed 2011 budget: 2010 2011 Revenues: WI Shared Revenue $21,221 $21,563 WI Transportation Aids 107,846 109,968 Lottery Credit 2,800 2,100 Town Services 5,000 5,000 Miscellaneous Revenues 2,000 2,000 Property Tax Levy 255,000 262,650 Total Revenues $393,867 $403,281 Expenditures: General Government $60,000 $60,000 Public Safety 50,000 50,000 Public Works 283,867 293,281 Total Public Works 283,867 293,281 Total Expenditures $393,376 $403,281 Notice is hereby given that on Monday, November 15, 2010, immediately following completion of the Public Hearing on the proposed 2011 budget, which begins at 7:30 p.m., at the town shop office, a Special Town Meeting of the Electors is called pursuant to Sec. 60.12(1) of Wis. Statutes by the Town Board for the following purposes: 1. To approve the 2010 town tax levy to be paid in 2011 pursuant to Section 60.10 (1)(a) of Wis. Statutes.

2. To approve the total highway expenditures for 2011 pursuant to Sec 82.03 of Wis. Statutes.

Notice is hereby given that on Monday, November 15, 2010, immediately following the completion of the Special Town Meeting of the Electors, which shall follow the Public Hearing on the proposed 2011 budget, which begins at 7:30 p.m., the Monthly Town Board Meeting will be held. The agenda will be printed closer to the meeting.

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COUNSELOR

WITC New Richmond Campus Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Counselor at the WITC New Richmond Campus. This position is responsible for providing academic, career and personal counseling to students.

Qualifications include: Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling, Psychology, Counseling or related human service field (including practicum experience) or a Master’s degree with 20 graduate credits in Guidance and Counseling, two years (4,000 hours) of occupational experience in any field except education and demonstrated experience and leadership that promotes the knowledge, respect and inclusion of culturally diverse populations.

Deadline to apply: November 19, 2010.

WISCONSIN INDIANHEAD TECHNICAL COLLEGE

For a complete list of qualifications and to apply visit our Web site at www.witc.edu/employ.

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(Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY MinnWest Bank – Eagan, 1150 Yankee Doodle Road Eagan, Minnesota 55121, Plaintiff, vs.

Trout Haven Development LLC 1079 – 340th Avenue Frederic, Wisconsin 54837, Defendant.

Case No. 10 CV 21 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on March 16, 2010, in the amount of $1,299,751.64, the undersigned Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: December 15, 2010, at 10 o’clock a.m.

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

PLACE: Front entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main Street, Suite 900, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

DESCRIPTION: Parcel 1: Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 and 26, Plat of Trout Haven Condos, Polk County, Wisconsin.

Parcel 2: Lot 3 of Certified Survey Map No. 4648 recorded in Volume 20 of Certified Survey Maps at page 200, Document No. 688918, in the Office of the Polk County Register of Deeds. Said map located in the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4 of NW 1/4) and parts of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE 1/4 of NW 1/4) and the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SE 1/4 of NW 1/4), all in Section Seventeen (17), Township Thirty-seven (37) North, Range Sixteen (16) West, Polk County, Wisconsin.

This parcel can not be sold in parcels without material injury to the rights of the parties and the Defendants have agreed that the parcel may be sold in its entirety.

TAX PARCEL NOS: 014-003700100, 014-00370-0200, 01400370-0300, 014-00370-0400, 014-00370-0500, 014-003700600, 014-00370-0700, 01400370-0800, 014-00370-1000, 014-00370-1100, 014-003701200, 014-00370-1400, 01400370-1500, 014-00370-1600, 014-00370-1800, 014-003700020, 014-00370-2100, 01400370-2200, 014-00370-2300, 014-00370-2400, 014-003702500, 014-00370-2600, 01400370-3000.

DATED: October 18, 2010.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Hanft Fride A Professional Association Attorneys for MinnWest Bank Eagan 1000 U.S. Bank Place 130 West Superior Street Duluth, MN 55802-2094 Tel. (218) 722-4766 Hanft Fride, a Professional Association, is attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt.

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(Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb f/k/a S & C Bank Plaintiff, vs.

William T. Menne, Unknown Spouse of William T. Menne and Unknown Tenants Defendants, NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No.: 10 CV 233 Case Code: 30404 Judge: Molly E. GaleWyrick PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on July 29, 2010, in the amount of $141,119.90, the Polk County Sheriff will sell the described property at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: November 24, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.

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

PLACE: Foyer Area, Polk County Sheriff’s Office, 1005 West Main St., Suite 900, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

DESCRIPTION: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 4014, recorded in Volume 18 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 44, as Document No. 652142, located in the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SW1/4 SE1/4), Section 34, Township 36 North, Range 17 West, Town of Luck, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2412 145th Street, Luck, WI 54853.

Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff ECKBERG, LAMMERS, BRIGGS, WOLFF & VIERLING, P.L.L.P. Nicholas J. Vivian (#1047165) Attorney for Plaintiff 1809 Northwestern Avenue Stillwater, MN 55082 651-349-2878 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.

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(Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY U.S. BANK, NA, as Successor Trustee to Wachovia Bank, NA fka First Union National Bank as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2000 - 1 Plaintiff vs.

BRIAN M. LAWRENCE, et al.

Defendants Case No. 10 CV 239 Hon. Robert H. Rasmussen, Br. 2 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on June 1, 2010, in the amount of $66,504.54, the Polk County Sheriff will sell the premises described below at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: December 8, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.

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

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens, encumbrances and payment of applicable transfer taxes.

PLACE: In the Lobby of the Polk County Justice Center, located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: The East 210 feet of the North 1,000 feet of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4, Section 21, Township 36 North of Range 20 West, Town of Sterling, Polk County, Wisconsin.

ADDRESS: 3340 Evergreen Avenue, Grantsburg, WI 54840 TAX KEY NO.: 046-01281-0000 Dated the 28th day of September, 2010.

Tim Moore Polk County Sheriff Cummisford, Acevedo & Associates, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Mark R. Cummisford, State Bar #1034906 6508 South 27th St., Suite #6 Oak Creek, WI 53154 414-761-1700 Cummisford, Acevedo & Associates, LLC is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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(Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY JOYCE M. ANDERSON, Plaintiff, vs.

THE ESTATE OF JENNIE SURBER her heirs and successors and assigns and ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING ANY INTEREST IN SAID PROPERTY, Defendants.

Code No. 30405 SUMMONS Case No. 770 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN to said defendant: You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon Remington Law Offices, LLC, plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is set forth below, an answer to the complaint which is herewith served upon you within forty-five (45) days of receiving this summons, you must respond with a written answer. The answer must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is Clerk of Circuit Court, Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Suite 300, P.O. Box 549, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, and to James T. Remington, plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 126 S. Knowles Avenue, New Richmond, WI 54017. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper answer within forty-five (45) days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

Dated this 4th day of October, 2010.

REMINGTON LAW OFFICES, LLC James T. Remington, #1015615 Attorneys for Plaintiff THIS DOCUMENT DRAFTED BY: REMINGTON LAW OFFICES, LLC 126 S. Knowles Avenue New Richmond, WI 54017 Telephone: 715-246-3422

WITC is an equal opportunity/access/employer and educator.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS VILLAGE OF WEBSTER LARSEN PUBLIC LIBRARY, WEBSTER, WISCONSIN PROJECT 00063004

The Village of Webster will receive sealed bids at their office located at 7505 Main Street West, Webster, Wisconsin 54893, for the Larsen Public Library until 3 p.m., December 21, 2010. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 3:15 p.m., December 21, 2010, at the Webster Community Center located at 7421 Main Street West, Webster, WI 54893.

The project is for the remodeling and addition of an existing 5,900-square-foot former automotive dealership for the adaptive reuse as a public library. The project includes a new entry addition, selective demolition, new interior finishes, roofing/siding replacement, replacement heating/plumbing/electrical systems and a replacement parking lot.

The BIDDING DOCUMENTS may be examined at the offices of MSA Professional Services, Inc., Baraboo and Rice Lake, Wisconsin; the Village of Webster Bid+Builders Exchange, Madison, Wisconsin; the Builder’s Exchange of St. Paul, Minnesota; BXWI-Fox Valley Plan Room LLC, Appleton, Wisconsin; Duluth Builders Exchange, Duluth, Minnesota; Green Bay Builder’s Exchange, Green Bay, Wisconsin; iSqFt, MEDA, and AGC of Minnesota Plan Room Partnership, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota; La Crosse Builders Exchange, La Crosse, Wisconsin; McGraw Hill Dodge Reports, West Allis, Wisconsin; McGraw Hill Dodge Reports, Minneapolis, Minnesota; Minneapolis Builders Exchange, Minneapolis, Minnesota; Northwest Regional Builders Exchange in Altoona (Eau Claire), Wisconsin; Reed Construction Data Plan Room, Norcross, Georgia; and Wausau Builders Exchange, Wausau, Wisconsin. Plan holders list will be updated weekly on our Web address at www.msa-ps.com under Projects, Bidding. An updated plan holders list will be mailed with any and all addenda. No plan holders list will be faxed.

Copies of the BIDDING DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the offices of MSA Professional Services, Inc., 1230 South Boulevard, Baraboo, Wisconsin 53913, (608) 356-2771 or 302 East Thomas Street, Rice Lake, WI 54868-0345, (715) 234-1009 starting November 29, 2010, upon receipt of a refundable deposit of $125. All plans will require a separate additional $15 nonrefundable handling fee. Bidding documents in electronic portable display format (PDF) will be provided on a single compact disk for a nonrefundable fee of $25. Any plan holder upon returning the BIDDING DOCUMENTS within 10 days after the award and in good condition will be refunded their deposit.

No proposal will be accepted unless accompanied by a certified check or bid bond equal to at least 5% of the amount bid, payable to the Owner as a guarantee that, if the bid is accepted, the bidder will execute and file the proper contract and bond within seven (7) days after the award of the contract.

The certified check will be returned to the bidder as soon as bond and contract is signed, and if after seven (7) days the bidder shall fail to do so, the certified check or bid bond shall be forfeited to the Owner as liquidated damages.

Performance and Payment Bonds for the full contract amount shall be required from the successful Bidder.

Prequalification of bidders will not be required. Bidders to whom award of a Contract is under consideration shall submit to Architect, upon request, a properly executed AIA Document A305 Contractor’s Qualifications Statement.

No bidder may withdraw his bid within 30 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

Attention of Bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the contract, Section 3, Segregated Facility, Section 109 and E.O. 11246.

WAGE RATES Wisconsin State Wage Rates: Pursuant to Section 66.0903, Wisconsin Statutes, the minimum wages to be paid on the project shall be in accordance with the wage rate scale established

by State wage rates.

Federal Davis Bacon Wage Rates: Federal wage rates can be found at http://www.wdol.gov/dba.aspx#0. Be aware that project Administrators, Bidders and Contractors are required to use the latest federal wage rate available at the time of bid opening.

The minimum wages to be paid on the project shall be the higher of the wage scale established by either the Federal or State wage rates.

The Contractor shall conform to “Buy American” provision of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), section 1605, including all iron, steel or manufactured goods.

Bid Proposals may be denied if the requirements of this section are not met and waivers are required.

Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive or not waive any informalities in the bids received, and to accept any proposal which they deem most favorable to the interests of the Owner.

Published by the authority of the Village of Webster.

ARCHITECT: E. Carter Arndt, AIA MSA Professional Services, Inc. Baraboo, Wisconsin 53913 525160 12-13Lp WNAXLP

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The many faces of Michael Perry

Milltown

Wisconsin-Native author/humorist Michael Perry

Wisconsin author-humorist makes a splash with Milltown visit

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer MILLTOWN – Michael Perry turned a Thursday evening, Nov. 4, into quite an event in Milltown last week, becoming about the biggest thing to come through town since the canning factory and state Hwy. 35.

He even made a “north-of-Hwy. 8” reference, just to make sure we knew he was one of us.

Perry is the author of three very successful nonfiction works: “Population 485,” “Truck: A Love Story,” and his latest, “Coop,” which details some of his back-to-theEarth observations.

Perry has become the voice of a region, in a way. His (formerly) New Auburn-based humor has struck a note across the Midwest, starting with “Population 485,” which he called “a story of returning home again,” but noted how dangerous that can be, as well.

“You can spend 50 years trying to live down something you did when you were 15!” he said.

Perry’s style is so casual and natural, it fits in like a Packer sweatshirt in church; comfortable and just stylish enough to be edgy. Perry spent quite a bit of time describing his agricultural background – being raised on a farm, later realizing the grace of his father’s planting and his love of a tired old three-quarter-ton International Harvester pickup, replete with Ford Maverick bucket seats that he drove for years and finally restored, eventually becoming the essence of his second book.

He describes that book as a gardening book, in reality, but goes in detail on the Maverick-seat install, which he called “like a lot of poorly planned male projects.”

Perry is an atypical romantic, finding a certain grace and charm in a woman who appreciates Pizza Hut as a special date. He finds obscene beauty in seed catalogs, poetry in homegrown squash leaves, and sees proud Americana in Ford F-100 floor rust holes - eloquently recalling what happens when a first date meets “the vaulted chamber” of the old Ford’s floor vents, which holds dehydrated bug carcasses and last year’s leaves.

“My writing sort of happened by accident,” Perry admits. He was an avid reader as a child, being raised in “a conservative religious sect” where the highlight of his week was a trip to the library in Chetek, blemished running shoes or “boughten breakfast cereal.”

He keeps writing because “ I have to,” he said, calling

his muse “a little banker at Sterling Bank who holds my mortgage!”

Perry writes of his serene life with verve and grace, relaying his tales of fatherhood, nursing career, farming, fire fighting, musicianship - he’s in a band called “The Long Beds,” and ode to the IH truck - and general observations that brought the crowd of approximately 200 people to their knees last week at the Milltown Community Center.

Perry doesn’t consider himself famous, pointing out his salt-and-pepper “hunting beard” and casual dress, and while he admits that billions of people haven’t read his work, he knows he’s made it, because his favorite radio station - “Moose Country 106.7” WATQ in Chetek - plays his jokey liners between Loretta, Merle and yesterday’s country favorites.

He is also eloquent with touchy and uncomfortable subjects, such as religion, winter nose blowing, artificial insemination and cow anatomy, in general. His style is so honest and home based, he can make an essay about

passing a kidney stone seem fun.

“I wanted to hand out cigars! “ He joked about it finally passing, after two weeks of pain, “plinking” in the funnel after “swearing like a sailor.”

But the Perry event was also a unique gathering, as people from across the region joined in the humor, from Eau Claire to La Crosse and the Twin Cities, Milltown library director Jen Feske said it was only through a generous anonymous donation that someone of Perry’s status could come to Milltown.

“He’s just a chunk of country charm!” she joked while introducing him.

Perry’s writing, music and humorous discussions have also become another reason for locals to celebrate living where they do ... even if it is on the wrong side of Hwy. 8.

“I feel like a guy who got on the wrong bus,” Perry admits on his writing career and success. “But it’s a great bus!”

Over a hundred people turned out to hear Wisconsin author/humorist Michael Perry speak at the Milltown Community Center Thursday, Nov. 4. The event was sponsored by the Milltown Public Library, courtesy of an individual’s anonymous donation.

Blue turns to red in Wisconsin

by Regan Kohler WASHBURN COUNTY – Last week, Wisconsin went from a blue to a red state, with the first Republican governor since 2003 elected, and the Democratic U.S. senator ousted, giving Republicans a hold on the Legislature.

According to an article by Craig Gilbert in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel online, Wisconsin was the only state where the Democrats lost the governor and Senate seats. GOP Governor-elect Scott Walker, formerly the Milwaukee County executive, will take over from Gov. Jim Doyle, a Democrat, while GOP Senator-elect Ron Johnson defeated longtime Democratic U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold.

The last Republican Wisconsin governor was Scott McCallum, from 2001-03, when he was defeated by Doyle in the 2002 gubernatorial election. Doyle did not run again for his position this year.

According to JSOnline, Wisconsin’s gain of a Republican governor and U.S. senator in the same election has not occurred since 1938.

GOP candidate Kurt Schuller also defeated incumbent state Treasurer Dawn Sass. Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen was re-elected, though Democratic incumbent Secretary of State Doug La Follette kept his seat.

The GOP saw government officials in the districts representing Washburn County and surrounding areas

take many seats. Outgoing Democratic Congressman Dave Obey, Seventh District, and Assembly Rep. Mary Hubler, 75th District, did not run again, and their seats are filled by Republican elects Sean Duffy and Roger Rivard, respectively. In Washburn County, Rivard defeated his opponent, Democrat Steve Perala, by a mere 102 votes.

Democratic Sen. Bob Jauch, 25th District, kept his seat, defeating Republican candidate Dane Deutsch, and 73rd District Assembly Rep. Nick Milroy defeated GOP candidate Bonnie Baker. Deutsch and Baker both carried Washburn County, however.

Washburn County Democratic Party Chair Sue Hansen said that in thinking over the Tuesday, Nov. 2 election, “I’m disappointed with the tone.”

Hansen said she felt the Tea Party played a phenomenal part in this election, though within two years the Tea Party, or the Republican Party, won’t be a force.

“It’s about doing the right thing for our country,” she said.

A huge loss for the state, she said, was the U.S. senator.

“I’m very, very disappointed about losing Russ Feingold,” Hansen said.

The Supreme Court recently overturned a ban preventing corporations from giving their own funds to campaigns, ruling that corporations are considered

people, and can fund politicians. Hansen commented that this is the first time the county has felt the impact of this funding on campaigns, and that constituents will either have to adjust or change if they don’t want corporations to buy their candidates.

Washburn County Sheriff Terry Dryden, a member of the GOP, was re-elected for four more years, defeating Democratic candidate Paul Johnson, and Hansen said she felt the county lost the chance to have Johnson, who she felt could have been a good sheriff. If Dryden retires, she said, the county may not have the same opportunity.

Hansen also said she was sad to see Obey and Hubler leave their offices, but hopes for the best with the new elected officials.

“Let’s hope each side feels that they’re in it for the good of the country,” she said.

Washburn County Republican Party Chair Dan Hubin said it was time for a “new set of eyes” to look at things in the Legislature, and was happy to see the GOP back, primarily on the federal level and now on the state, too.

“We are getting a check and balance in government,” Hubin said. “I’m happy that as many Republicans that won, won.”

Hubin said he was happy with the results of the 75th District Assembly election.

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Editor's note: Mariah Zastrow is a student in the Grantsburg schools who wrote the following essay as part of a contest sponsored by the the American Legion Brask/Fossum 185 several months ago.

Mariah's grandfather, Jack Ormston of Grantsburg, is the "Grandpa Jack" mentioned in her poem. He served in the Aleutian Islands during World War II. Mariah read her poem at the Grantsburg Legion's Memorial Day services last year, her grandfather at her side. Her grandfather died this past year and her poem is reprinted here upon request from readers.

Mariah and her grandpa, Jack Ormston. - Photo by Priscilla Bauer

Soldiers, past and present: America, honor Your veterans

by Mariah Zastrow

The history of Veterans Day World War I officially ended with the signing of the

Treaty of Versailles on June 28, 1919. However, the fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, went into effect on the11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. For that reason, Nov. 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.” The following year, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Nov. 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day, saying "To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations.” The original conception of Armistice Day called for parades and public meetings and a brief suspension of business at 11 a.m.

In May 1938, an act passed declaring Nov. 11 a legal holiday dedicated to the cause of peace and to be celebrated and known as Armistice Day. In 1954, after the United States had mobilized troops for World War II and the Ko-

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rean War, the 83rd Congress amended that act by replacing the word armistice with the word veterans. Thus Nov. 11 became known as Veterans Day, a day to honor veterans of all wars. In October 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower issued the first Veterans Day Proclamation and created a Veterans Day Committee to coordinate the planning for Veterans Day activities.

With the passage of the Uniform Holiday Bill in 1968, the observance of Veterans Day was moved to a Monday. Oct. 25, 1971, was the first Veterans Day not celebrated on Nov. 11. Due to the historic and patriotic significance of Nov. 11, President Gerald R. Ford signed a law in 1975 returning the day to November 11, beginning in 1978.

Veterans Day continues to be observed on Nov. 11, regardless of the day of the week on which it falls, preserving the significance of the date. It also focuses attention on the true purpose of Veterans Day: a celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. submitted

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Fighting, dying, and giving their all.

No giving up, no matter how hard the fall.

The bruises and wounds will go away, But the memories and aches will always stay.

And still they’re willing to give their lives, To lose their friends, children and wives.

We take for granted what they do, Being brave and staying true.

If it weren’t for what they do and see, Our country today would not be free.

The sacrifices they’ve made and make, And still all we do is take.

To respect them in even the smallest way, Is not a huge price to pay.

Men and women, rich and poor, Are fighting in battles, winning a war.

Risking every day, never giving up hope, Each, and every day, having to cope.

With losses and bruises and hiding inside, Waiting to go home, arms open wide.

The feeling they get when they arrive, But knowing they have to go back and try to survive.

It’s a lifelong journey they’re willing to take, And for most it’s a very hard decision to make.

But still they go and give their all, Always accepting their sudden war call.

My grandpa Jack was in World War II, And came back with scars, bruises, black and blue.

He’s mostly deaf, can barely hear, And I’m just glad he can still be near.

He’s not been the same since his time overseas, But his memories are fading, slowly with ease.

My grandpa Jack is an example of The veterans fighting, showing their love.

We honor them with simple applause, For fighting for a wonderful cause.

Shake their hand, or say thank you, Tell them they’re wonderful for staying true.

They’re everyday people you see on the street, People you know, people you meet.

Fighting, dying, and giving their all, No giving up, no matter how hard the fall.

The bruises and wounds will go away, But the aches and pains will always stay.

A simple poem such as this, Is a great joy full of bliss.

To a veteran here who still lives, Or one far away, who still gives.

Either way, No matter what happens, America, we need to honor our veterans.

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The wondumak project

Turning an invasive species into a roof

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer TOWN OF LUCK – Jonathan Wilson has many local roots, but taught for three years in Korea, and while he was there, became intrigued by a style of field hut, called a "wondumak," that is so common among the landscape.

"You'd see them in parks and on the edge of fields," he said. "And I started thinking about my land back here ..."

That's where it started, and while the wondumak project has been a point of intrigue for many of Wilson's rural town of Luck neighbors, it has also become a unique craft project of sorts, with the whole family and others getting involved.

"Traditionally it was on the edge of a field for farmers to get out of the sun and the rain," Wilson said. "Kind of a place to watch over the crops, eat some lunch, take a break."

Looking like a cross between a gazebo and a Godzilla-sized birdhouse, the structure stands as a sentinel of sorts, overlooking his small parcel of field atop a hill. It sits solidly on a four large field rocks, culled from the local acreage, with handhewn logs and twigs comprising the bulk of the frame assembly. The only milled lumber looks to be on the floor, which stands several feet above the surroundings, and has an opening in the middle, which Wilson hopes to use for a hanging fire pit for cooking or warming.

"When I was thinking about thatching it, I always thought about using cattails, because there was a lot of it around," Wilson said, outlining an experiment he conducted this summer, trying to find out what reeds and grasses held up best when wet.

"The cattail rotted pretty quickly, " he said with a shrug.

Wilson then asked Paul Petersen from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Re-

Jonathan Wilson prepares to “weave” the reeds together for strength, using a sort of template and spacing tool to make them tight and weather resistant. – Photos by Greg Marsten

Unity teacher Dennis Fawver assisted in sorting and preparing the invasive reeds for the thatched roof.

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sources at Crex Meadows if they had any grasses around that might be suitable.

"The first thing that came to mind was phragmites," Wilson said, admitting he didn't know what that was, but upon investigation, he learned that the grassy plant is nicknamed "Norfolk Reed," and is a common thatching material.

"I told him to take it all!" Petersen said, showing up for a spell during the thatching process, admittedly intrigued by the concept. He also said that the plant is a non-native species, and not welcomed at Crex Meadows, and encouraged Wilson to "find a use for it."

"So I got a permit for 10 bucks, and they let me harvest it!" Wilson said.

Wilson actually found most of what he has used along the roadsides and stopped to harvest it. However, he underestimated the amount he would need, so a return visit is in the works. But the material itself is perfect for the process - it is hollow, sheds water and won't rot as quickly as many other thatching materials.

"I think it should hold up pretty well," Wilson said with a nod.

The process of thatching was true trial and error, as Wilson used a template of sorts to line up the cut reeds, then get them to a similar height and eventually 'weave" them together, using a twine. That is meant to keep them from flapping up in the wind and stay tight to the roof.

The Saturday thatching event turned into a social gathering along the way. He had close to a dozen family members in attendance, from toddlers to adults of all ages. They assisted in either binding, cutting or sorting the phragmites, and then doing some of the other, ancillary work that large social events require: Food, drink and keeping kids entertained and out of danger.

Wilson even constructed a homemade fire brick oven, and made it a "bring your own pizza topping" party, with ingredients from leeks to brussels sprouts and local meats showing up on the parade of pizzas, other vittles and beverages.

See wondumak project, page 2

Jonathan Wilson’s friends and family assisted in the thatching effort and fueled the crew with vittles.

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Wondumak Project/from page 1 But there was actual work being done, as well.

"I'm just doing what they told me!" stated Dennis Fawver, Wilson's uncle and designated thatching cutter. "They'll tell me if I'm doing it wrong, I guess!"

The kids played their own games, and devised their own wondumak, under Wilson's structure.

The day passed, and labor, visitors and onlookers rolled through, including two local elected officials, who heard about the thatching process and showed up to see what the fuss was about.

"It's quite an event!" noted Polk County Board Supervisor Harry Johansen. An-

other county board representative and chair for the town of Luck, Dean Johansen, showed up, looking over the little hut that seemed to be so popular. He nodded his approval and poked around, as well.

Wilson eventually plans on building a house on the land, but for now, he plans on using the soon-to-be-completed hut as a place to relax out of the sun and weather, and maybe cook some lunch while he looks over the field and future land work.

For now, he's got to concentrate on gathering more thatching material and continuing to perfect his skills on the roof.

"It's like a sewing machine," he said, as he weaves the twine between rows, ex-

plaining that eventually the hut will have side rails and a step to get up to the decking, with many people in attendance hoping it will eventually become a social spot of sorts, as well.

"Isn't it cool?" asked Wilson's mother, Kathy. "I can't wait to see it when it's done."

Jonathan Wilson can't wait either - but his project is on hold for a spell.

"Yeah, it looks like I have to harvest more reed," he admitted later. "It's going to be sort of bald for a while."

Jonathan Wilson constructed this bat house with a similar-styled roof. It stands beside the hut to help with mosquito control.

Even the kids pitched in to help Jonathan Wilson and crew with their thatching efforts, building their own little â&#x20AC;&#x153;hutâ&#x20AC;? below the Korean structure. Pictured (L to R) are: Nolan, 6; Silas, 4; Ella, 5; and Molly, 2.

Photos by Greg Marsten The structure has a unique profile, especially before the roof is woven on.

Everyone in attendance had a duty or function in the thatching process.

The thatching party had the look of a typical construction site at times.

The thatching party was more a social event than construction and became a point of interest for the whole neighborhood around the site.

Three craft fairs during Taylors Falls LIghting Festival TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. - The Christmas-card village of Taylors Falls is a favorite spot for holiday craft fairs during the Lighting Festival Nov. 26 - 28. Three such fairs take place, each with its own specialties, making them a shopper’s delight. There is no admission charge to any of the three.

Friday, Nov. 26, Holiday at the Depot, art and craft sale in the Memorial Community Center between 11 a.m. and 8 p . m .

Artisans will show pottery, oils and prints, original watercolors, baskets, clocks, handmade and designed wearables like mittens, and caps, ornaments and jewelry.

Two craft fairs hold forth on Saturday, Nov. 27. The Wassail Party Craft Fair is held in two buildings: the Memorial Community Center and across the street in the 1852 Town House School between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. It features a variety of items including handcrafted country items, household accessories, holiday trimmings, wood creations, jewelry, the official town ornament and much more. Wassail, Swedish egg coffee, meatballs on a stick, goodies and kettle korn will be available.

Also, on the 27th, the International Bazaar of SERRV gifts with items from over 40 countries will be available in the lower level of the 1861 Methodist Church, 290 W. Government St., from 10 a.m. until early evening. These free-trade items include dolls, nativity sets, angels, jewelry, table coverings, decorative household pieces, coffee, soup mixes, teas and more. Baked goods and lunch will also be for sale to go with complimentary coffee. Stay for the performance upstairs at the church of “A Christmas Quilt” presented by Marilyn Mays and Jim Walker at 1 p.m. They quilt together stories and poetry for the season that touch the imagination and the heart. It is new each year and perfect for all ages. A donation of $2 for the performance is suggested. Children 12 and under attend free. At 4:30 p.m., the ecumenical Choral Vespers take place with everyone singing and featuring a community chorus. A freewill offering will be taken. The setting of this simple, decorated church is perfect for these special events.

The Lighting Festival invites you to bring nonperishable food to both the Memorial Community Center and the United Methodist Church. It will be given to the local food shelves.

There are many activities during the three-day festival starting 6 p.m. Friday with the Santa Parade, followed by free tractor-drawn wagon rides, Christmas houses and more.

The event schedule with map showing activity locations are available in TF shops, at www.fallschamber.org and on Facebook. - submitted

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A grasshopper walked into a bar and the bartender said, “Hey we have a drink Joe Roberts named after you.”

The grasshopper said, “Really? You have a drink named Larry?”

••• A divorce court judge said to the husband, “Mr. Geraghty, I have reviewed this case very carefully and I’ve decided to give your wife $800 a week.” “That’s very fair, your honor,” he replied. “And every now and then I’ll try to send her a few bucks myself.”

••• Golfer: “I’d move heaven and earth to break 100 on this course.”

Caddy: “Try heaven, you’ve already moved most of the earth.”

••• I had an interviewer tell me once, “We need someone responsible for this job.”

So I told him, “Sir your search ends here! On all my previous jobs, whenever something went wrong, everybody said I was responsible.”

Laughs

Home remedies Health-care costs are staggering

Cold Turkey

and will likely rise in the future no matter what happens in Congress.

We are all trying to reduce costs John W. Ingalls and make quality health care affordable to everyone who needs it.

Living a healthy lifestyle, avoiding risky behavior and eating and drinking in moderation are all ways to reduce your own costs of caring for health-related problems when they occur. Another way to combat illness is to consider home remedies.

We are all familiar with chicken soup. Whether homemade or from a can, it still has mystical powers to reduce the aches and pains of coughs, colds and flu symptoms. Hot tea with lemon and honey is nearly equal in its soothing effects. Many old-timers have proudly announced that a shot of brandy at bedtime “for medicinal purposes only” is the only medicine they have taken that really works. It is hard to argue against 85 or 90 years of productive life. There is the ubiquitous topical ointment with medicated vapors that is good for almost everything, sniff it or rub it on, it works everywhere.

For injuries sustained in the line of duty, duct tape is the first-aid treatment of choice. In over 20 years of tending to those in need, duct tape is often the first thing applied to injuries before arriving at the clinic or hospital. I have seen duct tape applied to everything from tick bites to chain saw injuries with a few burns, dog bites and broken bones thrown in for good meas-

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I never liked raking.

Letters from

As a kid, I would prefer to be assigned to cleaning out the eaves troughs. Even if I was a little afraid of heights, even if there were unknowable things buried Carrie Classon in the slimy leaves, I would rather be cleaning the gutters.

Scooting around on my belly on the roof and fishing out the mushy debris was better than raking.

For one thing, raking is a terrible job for a perfectionist.

You can never really get the job right; there are always more leaves. You can get most of them. You might even get all of them—until the next gust of wind comes up. But you will never have a leaf-free lawn unless you have a lot fewer trees than I do.

I suppose if you had a couple of trees sitting in an expanse of manicured lawn, raking would be a recreational activity. I have a lot of trees and, the truth is, I prefer trees to grass. The eastern side of my house is entirely shaded by a couple of giant oaks and some ancient red maples—not the indigenous sugar maples that fill the forest, but trees planted nearly a hundred years ago by a thoughtful previous owner.

Now the trees form a seamless canopy overhead, blocking all but the vaguest filtered sunlight from reaching the ground below. What little grass that manages to grow is thin and wispy in the best of years. It is interspersed with bare patches and looks to me a lot like the graying comb-over of an aging rock star.

Then there was all that hard rain. While I was (prudently, I thought) waiting for the oak leaves to fall before raking up the early maple leaves already on the ground, we got days of pounding rain. The maple leaves were imbedded deep within the Rogaine-like grass and stuck onto the bald patches. The whole

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lawn was a sodden mess and my dislike of raking heightened to the point where I was really questioning the need for raking at all. But I kept on raking.

A shaky autumn breeze came out and the sun found its way through the leafless branches.

My piles of leaves were stirred and flew across the combed over area of near leaflessness and, once again, I wondered why I bothered.

But in the sunshine I started to notice, in the places where the grass did not grow, there were moss and lichen, small mushrooms, and tiny flowering plants. I began to rake more slowly, gently combing the long, thin grass aside to remove the leaves, taking a moment with each stroke, repeating the action over with more care.

I saw the vulnerability and variety growing amidst the sparse grasses and I felt an aching tenderness for my sorry excuse for a lawn that I would never feel for something lush and manicured. As I raked more slowly and with greater gentleness, the drying grass looked to me like a grandmother’s fragile scalp.

I am content with a less-than-perfect lawn. I am no longer moved by perfection or uniformity. I love the moss and the barren places and the small toadstools growing in formation at the roots of the trees. It is the one bird flying out of formation, the tiny rip in my lover’s sleeve, the vulnerable imperfections and frailties in life that stir my heart and sometimes move me to tears.

The raking is not yet complete. At the rate I am going, it may never be done. At the rate I am going, that may be okay.

Till next time, —Carrie

Unity students participate in UW-Eau Claire Honors Band BALSAM LAKE – Four Unity band students were selected to attend the UW-Eau Claire Honors Band (formerly Indianhead Honors Band) on Saturday, Nov. 6, at the university campus. They are Brittney Bublitz, clarinet; Nathan Dorrance, first trumpet; Katherine Ebensperger, first alto sax; and Kayla Johnson, clarinet.

The day began with registration at 7:30 a.m. and ended with their concert at 7 p.m. in Gantner Hall in the Haas Fine Arts Building on campus. There were at least 103 young musicians Pictured (L to R) are: Brittney Bublitz (clarinet), Nate Dorrance (first trumpet), Kayla Johnson from 35 schools in the (clarinet) and Katherine Ebsperger (first alto sax). – Photo submitted Western Wisconsin/Twin Cities Metropolitan area.

The UW-EC wind and percussion faculty worked with Bourgeois and selections from “West Side Story.” Oththe sectionals all day. Dr. Peter Haberman conducted the ers listed in the program from Polk County were Jennifer Pederson, baritone sax, Clayton; and Rachel band and the top UW-EC band – the Wind Symphony.

Dr. Young performed with the honor band and the Larson, horn, Clear Lake. Polk County should be very UW-EC Wind Symphony on Saturday evening, Nov. 6. proud of all these accomplished young musicians. – subThe students prepared and played: “Amparito Roca,” mitted “Radiant Moonbeams,” “Introduction and Dance” by J.E. Barat, “Joy Revisited” by Tichell, “Serenade” by ure. If duct tape wasn’t available, black electrical tape has been used in a pinch, but it doesn’t work nearly as well.

While these home remedies and treatments actually work MD and have limited risk, I have seen a number of home remedies that are very risky. In some cases the treatment was far more dangerous than the illness, and the individual was fortunate to have survived.

It seems that worms or intestinal parasites were a fairly common affliction of the older generations.

While very uncommon today in most areas of the United States, intestinal parasites are still widespread in very poor areas where indoor plumbing and access to clean drinking water is more limited. One poor elderly person that I came in contact with was convinced that he had worms. Rather than go to the doctor to be tested and treated, which was a waste of money to him, he felt that a home remedy was the preferred antidote to his problems. It was for that reason he decided to drink a fairly substantial amount of kerosene.

I don’t recommend drinking kerosene for worms or for any other reasons that I can think of. I am sure it took care of his parasites if he ever had any, but it nearly killed him in the process. Talk about a gas problem.

He actually recovered from this, and we instructed him that kerosene is for lanterns only, not for parasites, head lice or arthritis. I think he learned that

some home remedies are best avoided. Although this was an incredible experience for me to observe I was totally amazed by another fellow that practiced a home treatment for years before he was forced to see the doctor.

Men seem to have an affinity for engines and auto parts. They take pride in vehicles and power equipment, they tinker with them as hobbies, and they turn to engine parts when faced with physical disabilities.

This gentleman developed an inability to urinate some time in his later years, and for anyone who has experienced this, it is very painful. The initial treatment is usually to place a catheter into the bladder to relieve the pressure. Following that, medications or possibly surgery may be needed to treat and manage the problem. It seems this old farmer was very stoic, stubborn and also innovative. Necessity is the mother of invention.

When he was suddenly faced with this condition, rather than seeking medical attention he simply went to the hardware store and bought a length of gas line for his lawn mower. By careful and frequent use of the gas line, the cost and inconvenience of going to the doctor was averted. In fact, it worked so well he avoided going to the doctor for nearly 20 years. A severe kidney infection finally forced him to seek medical attention. Sadly, we informed him that gas lines are not FDA approved, but it was cheap. The medications, hospitalization and eventual surgery that he needed came to many thousands of dollars while his gas line was less than $10. I hope my insurance company “Who-Cares HMO” doesn’t find out about it.

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Mark Twain told of going to his doctor feeling poorly and being told if he quit smoking cigars and drinking brandy and would walk more, he would get better.

He stopped for a few weeks and sure enough he got better and was able to resume smoking and drinking again without further problems. He also told of his neighbor, a good Christian woman who never had any bad habits. She, feeling poorly, went to her doctor. As there was nothing she could do to improve, she went home and died. I like to have some improvements needed in reserve.

My regular doctor retired this summer, so when I went in for a physical last week, I had to break in a new one. I am like my dad, you go to the doctor when something is wrong, not just to visit every year. So breaking in a new doctor takes time.

In the 30 years since I started at Mayo, I have only had two different primary doctors. The first one was good enough, but I just never really hit it off with him, as he didn’t have any sense of humor. I had to give up my kidding and just be straight with him so he wouldn’t get confused. I have never trusted people who don’t have at least a little sense of humor.

The second one, who just retired, was much better except he was too much of a good example. He was my age, but looked 20 years younger. He exercised regularly, kept his weight well in check, ate healthy food, kept out of the sun without sunblock. Just looking at him reminded me too much of my own sins.

Thus, it was with trepidation that I went into the office to meet my new doctor.

The name on my appointment card was V.M. Sawyer Albert MD (I didn’t use the real name to protect the innocent).

Things are different from when I began working and doctoring at Mayo over 30 years ago. The nurse who checked me in and did the “vitals” was a husky man in his 40s. I remember when male nurse was an oxymoron (you know, one of those word combinations of opposites like “honest lawyer”). “Have you been at Mayo long?” I asked to break the ice.

“I was a farmer south of Rochester down by Spring Valley until 10 years ago.

I needed a change and went back to school and got a nursing degree. I sold the farm. I like being a nurse. Mayo has benefits, regular income, a sure job and way less hours than farming. We are buying 240 acres of prime flat farmland near Fairmont, Minn., as our retirement investment and rent it out, so I still am sort of in farming,” he said. “You are seeing Dr. Albert. She will be right in,” he said as he left.

“A woman doctor,” I noted with a rush of amazingly conflicting thoughts. When I started at Mayo male nurses and female doctors were so rare as to be pointed out and wondered about. Now, slightly more than half of medical students are women, and males in nursing are push-

ing 10 percent.

I have worked hard to become an unbiased person and pretty much have gotten there with race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, most everything else but political party. My own fields of computers and science were pretty much male dominated until the 1990s when women invaded in large numbers. My last six years at Mayo, doing systems in research administration was in a group of only three, two being women. We managed to work together most of the time very well.

Mayo, as I recall, had about 80 percent females working there because of the traditional female roles of nurses, secretaries, housekeeping, food service, etc. Most of the males were in administration, doctors, janitors and computers. Life is full of change, and your enjoyment of it depends on your ability to tag along.

As I waited for my new doctor to come into the patient room, I hoped for two things – she would be middle-aged or older and she wouldn’t be overly attractive. Older people have empathy at how a body can deteriorate and might retire before I expire, and very attractive women confuse me. Neither happened.

In a few minutes there was a knock on the door, and in swept a tall, dark, slim, attractive woman about 30 years old.

“Hi Mr. Hanson, I’m doctor Albert. What brings you here?” she said in a very businesslike manner. She was attractive but not overwhelmingly so. She was dressed in a dark blouse and slacks and wore a black pair of horn-rimmed glasses, a throwback style from the ‘60s. Her clothes, medium-length straight hair and the glasses gave her a very business like appearance to go with her manner. I imagine the effect was intentional to make sure her older male patients took her seriously. I did. I also thought she would be stunningly attractive dressed for an evening out.

“I don’t have any particular problem.

I am here for a physical because my previous doctor said I hadn’t been checked out for a few years and should come in.

He retired.” Then, to check her sense of humor, I added my usual response to health queries, “Overall I am OK, but in the last few years my body seems to resist anything I want to do with it and there is something I wanted to say about my mind, but I can’t remember what it is.”

She had an easy smile, and although she had no idea of what a numerous decades-old-body feels like from the inside, she nodded sympathetically. I mentioned my few aches and pains and she scheduled a few tests. “Please put on this gown and we will do the rest of the checkup.” I changed into a open-back hospital gown in the privacy booth while continuing to answer more questions. I came out trying to hold the back together while sucking in my gut and standing as straight as I could, then sat on the exam table. I ahhhhed, breathed deeply, had my knees hammered, then eyes, nose and

River Road

Ramblings Collected by Russ Hanson

The prostate is a gland that begins its life tiny and loosely encircling the tube that drains a male’s bladder. It grows as he ages and gradually throttles the tube decreasing the young man’s fire hose torrent to the old man’s dripping faucet. Its primary function is to prevent older men from chasing young women. – Mayo Clinic illustration annotated by the Rambler ears peered into as well as a brief overview.

There are two reasons I stay away from doctors: I don’t like the EE&W lecture (Eating right, Exercising regularly and Weight control), something I have gotten every appointment since I gave up thumb sucking and found how good food was, and I don’t care for the prostate exam—too much loss of dignity in the process.

As I kneeled on the step at the end of the bed and bent over to assume the position, Dr. Albert said “This may be uncomfortable, but it is necessary.” Then I found out one big advantage of having a woman doctor— slim, long, soft fingers!

With the old doctor, it felt like he was using a hammer with the claw end, but with my new doctor it was painless and quick.

“Normal-size prostate. Do you have to go to the bathroom very often?” “Well, I heat my lake cabin with wood that needs stoking two times after I go to bed.

If I drink extra water in the evening, I don’t have to use the alarm clock to wake up every two hours,” I said and was rewarded with a grin. Dr. Albert has my first requirement for a doctor, a sense of humor. Just being at Mayo tells me she is well qualified, so that was never a concern.

“Your blood pressure is fine. Everything that I checked is fine. We will check the cholesterol and a few other things with the blood test. I will let you know the results by phone. I will send in a nurse to give you a flu shot. You should also have the shingles vaccine, but we are running short of it this fall, so let’s do it

next year. When you are 65, you should take the pneumonia vaccine too. You seem pretty healthy. You really should come in every year for a checkup. Do you have any other problems you want to bring up?”

“No, I didn’t come in for a problem, just the checkup and flu shot. I do my doctor visits like I take care of my car.

When the check-engine light has been on for month or two and I can tell there is a definitely a problem, then I take it to the mechanic.”

“Too many of my male patients do that. You really should have a yearly physical,” she said earnestly and with a smile that made me really want to please her.

“OK,” I replied caving in completely, at least for the moment. At least she didn’t give me the EE&W lecture.

With the medical checkup done, I asked, “Are you from the Rochester area?”

“I have been here seven years. I came from Florida originally.”

I thought—probably medical school and residency here in Rochester, and now just starting out as a full-fledged doctor, since medical school takes four years and residency three. Mayo keeps on some of the best students. We visited a few minutes as she entered information into the computer and I dressed again.

“I just came back from a week off, and they have me scheduled pretty tightly all week,” she said as she finished up and we headed down the hall. “We will get to know each other better in the future.”

I left, satisfied that, as I thought, nothing was wrong with me that needed attention. I decided that she would be OK as my new doctor. However, having a doctor new to doctoring means that you have more responsibility as a patient to make sure you pass information to them clearly. The upside is, as Dad used to say about things that would likely last longer than him, “she’ll likely do me out.”

Margo asked, “What was your new doctor like?”

“I had a woman doctor. She was middle-aged and average looking–sort of skinny, but seemed to know medicine OK. If there is anything really wrong with you at Mayo, they send you to a specialist, so she will do for my everyfive-year annual physicals.”

••• Don’t forget the Cushing Fire Department Venison Feed this Saturday at 4 p.m., at the Cushing Community Center.

The Fire Department organized in 1963 and has been an invaluable part of the Cushing, Laketown and Eureka communities for the past 47 years.

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If I had my life to live over

I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead

of pretending the Earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren’t there for the day.

I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage.

I would have talked less and listened more.

I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained, or the sofa faded.

I would have eaten the popcorn in the “good” living room and worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace.

I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth.

I would have shared more of the responsibility carried by my husband.

I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed.

I would have sat on the lawn with my new clothes and not worried about grass stains.

I would have cried and laughed less while watching television and more while watching life.

I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, wouldn’t show soil or was guaranteed to last a lifetime.

Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I’d have cherished every moment and realized that the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle.

When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said, ”Later. Now go get washed up for dinner.” There would have been more I love yous.

More I’m sorry’s.

But, mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute … look at it and really see it. Live it and never give it back.

Stop sweating the small stuff.

Don’t worry about who doesn’t like you, who has more or who’s doing what.

Instead, let’s cherish the relationships we have with those who do love us.

Let’s think about what we are doing each day to promote ourselves mentally, physically, emotionally. by Erma Bombeck

Do you remember?

Behind the

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Compiled by Bernice Abrahamzon

Bernice Abrahamzon

50 Years Ago

Guide to happiness Pray – It is the greatest power on earth.

Love – It is a God-given privilege.

Read – It is the fountain of wisdom.

Think – It is the source of power.

Be friendly – It is the road to happiness.

Give – It is too short a day to be selfish.

Laugh – It is the music of the soul.

Work – It is the price of success.

Save – It is the secret of security.

It’s up to me Outside my window Another day.

It can be bright, Or it can be gray.

It can be filled With tasks well done, With love and friends, With joy and fun.

The blessing of choice, Is given to me To color this new day, That I see. *Note: the two poems above were given to me with no name on them. Nevertheless, I’m grateful.

Until next week,

Bernice

Beekeeping growing in Burnett County

by Wayne M. Anderson Special to the Leader

BURNETT COUNTY – The bees have now stopped producing honey and are preparing to cluster to stay warm and get through the cold. So too, the Northland Beekeepers club has shut down for winter, holding its last meeting of the year last Thursday, Nov. 4.

The club’s final report entailed good news, sad news and a hope for 2011.

The good news is beekeeping is growing in Burnett County. On average the monthly meeting is seeing more than a dozen beekeepers, said club leader Dave Paulson.

The club started this year. “It’s been nothing but a success,” Paulson said.

And more and more members are educating themselves, like attending the fall beekeeping conferences at the University of Minnesota. The Internet is also providing international discussion and global perspectives on old and new methods of beekeeping.

Here in the inter-counties, local honey production was down some 40 percent due to the heavy rains that washed away much of the nectar and pollen in plants.

But overall club members say local honey sales remained strong, as their customers enjoy area honey for regional flavor and allergy management reasons.

The sad news at the end of this honey season is that disease and varroa mites still plague local apiaries. Another minor case of American foulbrood was discovered in Polk County. But science continues to work on these detriments, with hopeful remedies on the horizon.

New beekeepers are now encouraged to place their orders for new bee packages and queens for next spring

Luck’s FFA National Convention attendees – Isaiah Tretsven, Stephanie Stevens, Summer Johnson and Chris Spencer. They were accompanied by their adviser Tom Wesle.

- Photo submitted

40 Years Ago Dates were set for commodity distributions in December.-Carl and Jeanette Beebe had specials in their House of Bargains, Siren, including 10 percent off ladies slips, pj’s, nighties and robes.-A hunters ball was set for Nov. 28 at Wilson’s Bone Lake Resort.The film “A Boy Named Charlie Brown” was playing at the D’Lux Theatre, Luck.-Extensive damage was done in a home fire at Seven Pines. The home was occupied by members of the Floyd Nahkala family. They had just recently arrived in this area from Texas.-St. Nicholas Fantasy was coming to St. John’s Catholic Church, Webster.-There was only a small increase in highway mileage this past year.Area servicemen were honored by the USO in Seoul, Korea.-State payments to jobless tripled over October 1969.-Home economics courses were popular in night classes.-Venison sausage was not affected by federal law.-A holiday bazaar was set for Dec. 6, at St. Dominic Catholic Church with dinner of meatballs, mashed potatoes, vegetable and coleslaw, etc.A bake sale was set for Dec. 4, at the senior citizen center, Frederic.-A hunting accident in Bone Lake took the life of Merle Johnson.-A fish fry was held every Friday night at Lily Lake Inn.

20 Years Ago Max Sperry, 14, of Webster, holds up a frame from inside a beehive. The frame has American foulbrood, a bacteria that kills bee larvae. - Photo by Wayne Anderson and take advantage of equipment sales and free shipping.

Northland Beekeepers is free and open to all. Anyone interested in beekeeping is invited to attend the first Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Burnett County Government Center in Siren. The beekeeper’s club will resume meeting in March.

For more information call: 715-866-8816.

Luck FF'ers hit the road

LUCK/INDIANAPOLIS - Four FFA members left the small town of Luck to go to an even bigger city, Indianapolis, Ind., from Oct. 19 to 24 for the 2010 FFA Na-

The Frederic Livestock Sales Barn south of Frederic opened on Tuesday, Sept. 27.-Mr. and Mrs. Vitus Chell celebrated their silver wedding anniversary on Aug. 21.-A turkey supper was served at the Methodist Church in Grantsburg on Sept. 28, charging $1.25 for adults and 75¢ for students.-The Clam Falls Lutheran Church served its harvest supper on Sept. 29, serving ham, etc.-Indian Creek had its turkey shoot on Oct. 2.-Rudell Motor Co., Frederic, introduced the new Fords for 1961 on Sept. 29.-Hesson-Wright Inc., Luck, was showing its 1961 Ford Falcons and other models on Sept. 29.-Final action would be taken on the Arveson property, Frederic, on Oct. 4.-The Rev. C.R. Seastrand resigned from local Lutheran churches.-Specials at the Frederic Coop Store included 1-1/2-lb. loaf white bread at 22¢, frozen ocean perch at 2 lbs. for 69¢, MacIntoch apples at 4 lbs. for 49¢ and No. 1 potatoes at 25 lbs. for 89¢.-Specials at Route’s Super Market, Frederic, included 50 lbs. flour at $2.98, pork and beans at three cans for 29¢, angel food cake mix at 39¢ and customers were reminded to register for free turkeys.The film “Let’s Make Love” was playing at the Auditorium Theatre, starring Marilyn Monroe.-The Rev. Raymond Larson was the new pastor at Trade Lake Baptist Church.

tional Convention. These four lucky members were officers: Chris Spencer, parliamentarian; Summer Johnson, president; Isaiah Tretsven, treasurer; and Stephanie Stevens, secretary. They and others from the area left for Indiana on Tuesday night, Nov. 2.

The next morning the four students and the rest from Northwestern Wisconsin toured the Indy 500 Speedway, Hoosier Park and the Indianapolis Zoo. The opening session came later that evening. Attending the convention were 42,863 members from around the nation. “I have never seen that much blue in my entire life,” stated Chris Spencer.

On Thursday the Luck FFA members got to talk to many personnel from different businesses and colleges who had booths at the convention center. Summer stated that “everybody was friendly and you could talk to them about anything.”

Friday morning was the FFAs Day of Service where the FFA members helped give back to the Indianapolis community. On Friday evening the closing ceremonies were the signal for the ending of national convention.

The members then boarded the bus and got ready for the long trip home. All agreed that they “had a good experience that they won’t soon forget.” - from Luck Schools

Carl Nordin was photographed in Siren with his giant sunflower. He attributed the tall sunflowers to the weeds from Clam Lake.-Burnett County committee urged continued provision for home care.-An ad read, “Wanted: Gerald Soderbeck for sheriff.”-The Siren Lions Club had a garage sale Friday and Saturday, Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, at Crooked Lake Park, Siren.-The Black and Orange Lanes, Webster, needed bowlers for Monday and Wednesday nights.-Marvin and Nancy Chipman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house on Sept. 2, at Northern Pines Motel, Hayward. The Chipmans were formerly of Danbury.-Emmy Schneiter reached her century birthday. There was an open house for her at St. Luke’s Methodist Church.-Additional staff at the Unity School costs $73,446.50.-Readers were urged to vote for Guy Williams for Polk County Register of Deeds.-Obituaries included Lillian Coyour, Lucy Gatten, Harry Denotter, Raymond Olson, Ruby Stewart and Carl Solomonson.-The death of a county prisoner was apparently a suicide in the Burnett County Jail.-A gas explosion caused the destruction of a Siren home owned by Betty and Robert Cryst.Police seized marijuana worth $1.8 million at Hertel.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER

Webster Senior Center Kudos to the decorating committee for the great Halloween and now the Thanksgiving decorations. It looks very festive.

The Wii bowlers are very competitive and having a lot of fun with it. Nancy O’Brien had high single game for the second week in a row with a 214. The Early Birds had high team game with a 634. Everyone is welcome to come in and join or just watch.

The games begin at 9:30 every Wednesday a.m.

There were 29 players for Dime Bingo on Wednesday. Our gratitude to all who enjoyed the games. There were several split pots and even a couple of threes. Once again there were newcomers and some that haven’t been there for a while. Welcome to all. Bring your dimes and join us on Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. We took a vote and there will be Bingo the day before Thanksgiving.

Thursday brought the pool and card players out and it sounded like everyone was having a good

time. The games start at 7 p.m. and last until about 9 p.m.

We are working on getting enough players for 500, probably on Thursday night as well. If anyone is interested, call me at 715-656-3583.

Don’t forget the next evening meal on Wednesday, Nov. 10, at 5 p.m. Be sure to call in your reservations.

The next senior meeting will be Tuesday, Nov. 16, at 12:30 p.m. All seniors 55 and over are encouraged to attend. The center can only survive with participation from everyone. Your ideas and suggestions are important.

Be sure to mark your calendars for the next potluck on Saturday, Dec. 4. We will also have a silent auction at that time.

There’s no limit to what can be accomplished when no one cares who gets the credit.

See you at the center.

Siren Senior Center You have heard it many times “don’t always believe what you read in the newspaper.” Well, it has been brought to my attention that what I reported last week was indeed not true. In regard to the ham dinner that I reported the American Legion was having at the Moose Lodge, actually some of the Legion members who also belong to the Moose Lodge decided that as long as their post wasn’t having a ham dinner this year that the Moose Lodge should sponsor one and that is what is happening.

The ham dinner will be held on Saturday, Nov. 20, at the lodge. Dinner will be served from 4 to 8 p.m. with door prize drawings every half hour, which is included in the price of your ticket.

On Saturday, Nov. 13, the Restorative Justice of Northwest Wisconsin is sponsoring an all-you-caneat spaghetti feed at the Burnett County Moose Lodge from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. They will also have a silent auction.

On Friday, Nov. 19, the Burnett County VFW Post 1256 will have their annual spaghetti dinner and fundraiser from 4 to 7:30 p.m. A silent auction and bake sale in conjunction with the dinner will start at 2:30 p.m.

The Siren Senior monthly meeting will be held next week on Tuesday, Nov. 16. As usual we will celebrate our November birthdays of Fran McBroom, Pat Bresina and Grace Haines with cake and coffee following the meeting. Also after the 9:30 a.m. meeting, there will be a question/answer session by Jack Mattura, a funeral preplanning consultant. If you were unable to attend the recent seminars at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Homes you are encouraged to attend and also bring a friend if you

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choose.

A total of 54 people attended the Dining at Five dinner last Thursday. Our gratitude to Nona Severson and Jane Wilcox for their assistance setting the tables and thanks as usual to Corrine Root, Ralph and Nona Severson and Gerry Vogel for helping with the serving. We would also like to thank all of volunteers who pitched in and helped bus and clean up afterward. Larry Peterson, from Grantsburg, was the winner of the turkey door prize.

We would like to offer our condolences to CeCe Andrewson, our site manager/cook, on the passing of her mother last Saturday, Nov. 6. CeCe will not be handling the nutrition dinners for the next few weeks as she is in Rochester helping to take care of the arrangements so Lori, our substitute cook, will be handling the meals for our home deliveries and inhouse diners.

Nancy Jappe, who is visiting her daughter in California, had a fall and is presently in the hospital out there. Lou reports that they have put her on a heart monitor and will keep her for a few days to check to see if that was the cause for her fall.

Winners at 500 this week were Arvid Pearson, Muriel Todd, Arnie Borchert, Gerry Vogel and Louella from Luck. Friday Spades winners were Marge Nyberg, Virginia Martin, Dorothy Cronquist, Dwaine Bentley and Gerry Vogel.

Our activities, Dime Bingo, 500 cards and Spades cards are played on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, beginning at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come and play. For any information concerning the center please call 715-349-7810.

Arliss Rose, Don Anderson and Lloyd Knutson winning. Kim and Gene won the 9 bid.

Friday and Saturday we held our garage and bake sale as a fundraiser. Gratitude is extended to everyone who attended and made our sale a success.

We express our condolences to the Verna Wood family.

On Sunday, Nov. 14, we will have a hobo soup lunch at 12:30 p.m. Games will follow. Come and join us for a fun afternoon.

Frederic Senior Center Spades was played at 1 p.m., Monday, Nov. 1, with the following winners: Liz Ruhn in first place, Ellis Erickson in second place, Lorna Erickson and Arnie Borchert tied for third place.

Our president is at Golden Age Manor at Amery and is improving. We miss her.

500 cards was played with the following winners:

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Arnie Borchert in first place, Betty Wilson in second place, Tim Abrahamzon in third place, Mickey Kilmer in fourth place and David Peterson in fifth place.

Pokeno is played Wednesday and Friday at 1 p.m. Pool is enjoyed in the morning, along with early morning coffee. Everyone is welcome.

Births Kevin and Maggie Mansfield of The Colony, Texas, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Kiefer Lee Mansfield, born Nov. 3, 2010. Kiefer weighed 9 lbs., 1 oz. and was 22 inches long.

Grandparents are Martin and Kathy Mansfield of Webster, Melinda Smith of Cedaredge, Colo., and Robert Provo of Carrollton, Texas. Great-grandparents are Lucille Adamietz of Webster and Marion Dunlap of Wayzata, Minn.

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Born at Burnett Medical Center:

A boy, Carl Gene Antonich, born Nov. 1, 2010, to Anna and Randy Antonich, Frederic. Carl weighed 7 lbs., 13 oz. and was 21-1/2 inches long. Carl has a sister, Hattie.

Grandparents are Simon and Mary Nelson of Frederic and Richard and Diane Antonich of Duluth, Minn. Great-grandparent is Norma Nelson of Frederic.

••• A boy, Cole Ervin Boyd, born Nov. 7, 2010, to Dennis and Mandie Boyd, Webster. Cole weighd 8 lbs., 13 oz. and was 20 inches long. Cole has a sibling, Logan.

Grandparents include Kim and Keith Boyd of Siren, John and Dee Helstern of Hertel, Jean Sorensen of Georgia and John and Wadene Bloms of Pueblo, Colo. Great-grandparents include Ruth Halverson of Spooner, Bev Boyd of Cumberland and Shirley and Butch Walsh of Marshfield.

Lewis

The hunters stew drew many appreciative diners Friday night at the Lewis church. It was sponsored by the men of the church, and they worked very well together in the church kitchen. Secret of their success is lots of good ingredients, long, slow cooking and a little kitchen bouquet to enhance the gravy.

French bread and choice of bars rounded out the meal.

Saturday night’s jam session drew an appreciative crowd also with good music, good people turnout and food.

Sunday’s church service was the second in a series and invited congregation participation and ideas.

The microphone was handed from person to person.

It was also Communion Sunday.

The choir is back on schedule after a summer-fall recess and sang “How Great You Are.” Coffee and goodies were served by LouAnn and Ray Grackle.

Winter is beginning to close in, with our time back

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on regular time, storm windows, gardens harvested, goodbye hugs from snowbirds and best wishes and “take care of each other.”

The Northwest Regional Writers will meet this Friday, Nov. 12, at 1 p.m., in the community room, Sunrise Apts., Frederic. Welcome to all those interested in writing, beginners, experienced and at any level.

A very important meeting of the Lewis United Methodist Women will be held this Wednesday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m., at church. It’s the meeting where we bring our annual gifts to the UMW. Everytime you celebrate a joy, you put some coins in the jar. One of our members asked, “If you have a setback or sorrow, can you take money out?” Other members said, “No, it doesn’t work that way.”

Indian Creek Apple Orchard is now closed for the season. Other orchards in the area will soon follow suit.

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St. Croix Valley Senior Center Tuesday started with an exercise session after which we played Skip-Bo. In the afternoon, games were played. Marian Edler and Dottie Adams were the winners in Hand and Foot. George Meixner, Ione Meixner and Leah Sedlund were the winners in Dominos. Winners in 500 cards were Ron Flostad, Ray Nelson, Vern Lundstrom and Marian Davison.

Roger and Ron won the 9 bid.

Wednesday was the birthday party with cake and ice cream.

Thursday morning we exercised, followed by Skip-Bo. In the evening 500 cards was played with

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Congratulations to Tami Ziemer and Troy Moser who recently became engaged. The wedding date is set for Sept. 28, 2011.

Gerry and Donna Hines and Hank and Karen Mangelsen visited Nick and Esther Mangelsen Tuesday afternoon.

Clam River Tuesday Club met Nov. 3 at the home of Karen Mangelsen. After the meeting the ladies worked on a scrambled election word puzzle and a fall holiday trivia quiz. The next meeting will be the Christmas party on Dec. 1, at the home of Dixie Andrea. The afternoon will begin with a potluck meal at 12:30 p.m. Those who wish to participate can bring an exchange gift ($10 to $15). Also, please bring items for the food bank and a gift to reveal secret pals.

Marlene and Bruce Swearingen, Donna, Nina and Lawrence Hines and Don and Lida Nordquist visited Hank and Karen Mangelsen Wednesday evening.

They helped Karen celebrate her birthday.

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When Grace Johnson of Sandstone, Minn., passed away recently, she left several sad friends out here in the little townships of Arna and New Dosey. Grace was a high school classmate (Class of 1957) of Don Mishler and Peg Coveau. Don and Marlene, Peg and Clint, Cheryl Wickham and Elaine and Don Kelch, Forest Lake, Minn., all attended either the visitation or funeral for Grace. Grace was also the sister of Gladys Nelson, who leads many of the prayer study meetings for many Markville residents. Our sympathy to Grace’s family.

Former McGraw Lake resident Ruth Schmidt, who now lives in Milaca, reported that she had a four-day visit from Edith Collins, whose family lived west of Markville many years ago. Edith now lives in Glenning, Minn. Ruth also has two longtime friends living near her, Margie and Joyce Feigen. Margie’s late husband was Dale Austin, a former Cloverton resident whose mom was the postmistress here many years ago.

The first weekend of deer season is behind us already. Al Wolf hunted with his daughter Heidi and her husband Cary, Hastings, Minn. Granddaughter Danielle came up also. Because Grandma Marge had a second successful knee surgery recently, she was unable to organize everything, so she just sat around and enjoyed herself by watching everyone.

The Danforth Community Chapel held a potluck farewell dinner for Shirley and Jerry Blokzyl, who plan to move to Cambridge in the near future.

Shirley’s daughter Tracy Larson, Minnetonka, Minn., made a surprise showing.

The Blokzyls had a northern shrike sitting on an apple tree in their yard the other day.

Mary and Frank Schaaf made the rounds the

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Several relatives and friends from this area attended the funeral for Dennis Mangelsen Thursday afternoon in Brooklyn Park, Minn. Later they visited at the home of Nick and Esther Mangelsen.

Lida and Don Nordquist called on Diana and John Mangelsen Thursday afternoon.

Karen and Hank Mangelsen went to Menomonee Falls Thursday. They stayed with their son and his family, Randy, Tara and Henry Mangelsen. During their stay they toured the Miller Brewery, the HarleyDavidson Museum and the Bucyrus Museum. They also enjoyed time relaxing at Randy’s home and playing with their grandson. They returned home Sunday.

Colin, Chad and Chris Harrison were weekend guests of Lawrence and Nina Hines.

A large number of people attended the harvest dinner at Timberland Ringebu Free Lutheran Church Sunday.

other day with stops in Mora, Hinckley and Sandstone, Minn., for errands and business.

Deloris Schirmer’s son Del and her grandson Josh came up for the first weekend of hunting also.

They had spent the previous weekend getting that cute little cabin next door all cleaned up and ready to inhabit.

After driving into Sandstone on errands, Deloris reports that Pine County Hwy. 32 is open all the way to Askov now. The construction on Carlin’s hill is near completion.

Robin Fornengo and her daughter Brannan Best went to the big holiday craft sale in Hinckley last weekend.

Peg and Clint Coveau attended the funeral for Joe Delmont, Cozy Corner, at the Wesleyan Methodist Church last week. Joe died unexpectedly at age 52.

He was a volunteer firefighter and first responder for the Dairyland Fire Department and will be greatly missed. Our hearts go out to his family and friends.

Wayne Mishler, Cumberland, stopped in to visit with Peg and Clint and accepted their invitation to stay for dinner one day last week.

Leon Berg spent the opening week of deer season in Eagle Bend, hunting with his brother Dennis.

Pam, meanwhile, went down to Apple Valley, Minn., to visit with a favorite niece and nephew.

Don’t forget the big Lutheran Church bazaar this Saturday at the Northland Community Center in Dairyland, beginning at 10 a.m.

On the home front, Dave and I put orange vests on the dogs last weekend. Pam Berg said she did the same thing.

Hunt carefully, wherever you are.

Siren

Last week was a great week of fall weather, not too cold with plenty of sunny days. Just the perfect kind for that last-minute outside work you needed to finish.

The area’s most important holiday of the year is just around the corner – deer season. It might not be true to all, but it is to most of the area’s male population, with a sprinkling of the fairer sex thrown in as well. Have a safe and fruitful harvest. Just a little reminder from the old gal in bear country and a retired hunter herself, when you’re out hunting this year I have one request, let’s make it a no-injury deer season this year. If you shoot a deer, take home your prize. Don’t leave crippled deer that have to try and survive the harsh winter months. It’s hard for this old gal to watch them come into the feeders limping or worse, some with young fawns at their side. Yes, we deer hunters do feed them through the winter months.

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Bev Beckmark

Art and Bev Beckmark spent last Saturday evening visiting at the home of Art’s aunt Violet Beckmark. While there, Jerry Nelson also stopped in for a visit.

Congratulations to elementary student Justus Christianson and high-schooler Felicia Paulzine for being chosen Siren School’s students of the week.

Good job, keep up the good work.

The United Methodist Church’s craft, quilt and bake sale was a huge success last Saturday. They took in over $2,300 for their building fund.

Many of the area snowbirds are leaving for their winter homes. Some are rather late in traveling this year because of our wonderful fall weather. Take care, enjoy your warm winter, think of us up here in the cold, blustery weather. We will be glad to see your faces come spring.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Dover is a 4-year-old miniature pinscher. He has a super-short, copper-red coat on his stout little body. One ear stands up and the other folds over, giving Dover a dashing, cavalier look. Dover loves a brisk walk and then a warm place to curl up for a nap. His favorite spot is your lap or in the passenger seat of the car. This sporty fellow will be a great companion.

The autumn breezes brought in cat adopters. A record-breaking seven cats were adopted last week.

This is especially important this time of year, when full litters of kittens arrive every day. Adoptions make room for those cats and kittens waiting for their turn in the adoption room. Oh, and two dogs were adopted, Maude and Dozer. It is a reversal of fortune when more cats than dogs are adopted.

Hi, everybody! Blacky here from Humane Society of Burnett County. I’m feeling much, much better this week. I’ve got energy again, I’m not so sore, and my ear is sticking back up like a periscope!

Boy, being sick is no fun at all. It’s a good thing I’m better, because the last few days have been plenty exciting at my house. Last Friday, my mom brought home one of my furry pals from the shelter to stay with us for a while. She said it’s called foster care and that sometimes we do that so a dog or cat can have a break from shelter life and stay in a regular home. I don’t know if our home is so regular, but you get the idea. Anyway, last week Whitey came to join us. Remember him? He’s the white German shepherd/Lab mix who wrote my column a couple of weeks ago. I was a bit worried at first.

He wasn’t at my house for an hour when he knocked over a plant, ran off with the remote control and hid it in the yard, and then he did his business in the den! Later, he ate all the tags off some pillows.

You know, the ones that say, “Do not remove

Happy Tails

Await

Arnell Humane Society of Polk County Perhaps this phenomenon can be explained by the fact that our adoptable dog kennels have been light on dogs lately. Strays and surrendered dogs require a waiting period before they are available for adoption. And gradually, more dogs are becoming available; most of them small dogs.

Three miniature dachshunds, Dooney, Zach and

Shelter

YAPpenings Blacky under penalty of law.” Oh my! I guess he’s going to jail. My mom said that I acted kind of crazy, too, when I first came home and that’s because everything is new and strange, and sometimes we don’t know how to act. Whitey’s pretty young, and he has calmed down some, but just this morning he decided to embark on some housecleaning and dragged all kinds of odds and ends off the porch and outside. I hope that mousetrap didn’t hurt his nose. We took a big, long walk after that, and now he’s taking a nap. Poor guy. I don’t think he’s had much guidance before he came to the shelter. He’s a good dog, and he’s learning fast from me and my

Cody, are ready to go home. Dooney is 9 years old and is a fetching fool. He is quite comical as he barrels after a squeaky toy that he returns with enthusiasm. Dooney loves everybody. Zach is a 1year-old blue dapple Dover and Cody, is a 3-year-old red dapple. Both are sweet and like to be in your lap.

Winnie is an 8-year-old sheltie-Lhasa-poodle mix female. She is as cute as she can be with a sheltie coat, Lhasa body and quiet, expressive eyes. Winbrother (and my mom) how he’s supposed to behave. He does know one thing, however, and that is how to chase tree rats. He was like white lightning going after one on our walk today, and he almost caught it! I Clifford was impressed. I like Whitey, and we have a lot of fun playing, and I know it won’t be long before he gets his doggy charm school diploma. He just needs someone to hold his paw.

I’ve got two new pals to tell you about this week, but they’re not at my house. They’re at the shelter.

Sirius is a black Lab mix with a white chest and white-tipped toes. He’s estimated to be 1-1/2 years old, and he was found near the intersection of Hwy. 70 and Floyd Parker Drive, outside of Siren. Clifford is an adult male redbone hound mix, and he

nie likes a quiet, home without small children. She also prefers not to share her human with another dog. She is the perfect companion dog for a senior citizen.

Of course, there are always more kittens available. And this week we are running a special on a pet chinchilla that was found running loose near storage units in Amery. They all need homes.

When you are looking for a new pet, think adoption first.

Arnell Memorial Humane Society, 185 Griffin St., Amery, 715-268-7387 (PETS) or online: www.arnellhumane.org.

lives up to his name; he is a big, red dog! Clifford is about 2 years old and was found on Staples Lake Road near Danbury.

If you ordered kringles this year, this is the week that they arrive! If the delivery truck doesn’t have a flat tire or get hijacked for its contents, they should be available for pickup at the shelter on Thursday.

I wouldn’t mind going for a ride in that truck!

Before I go, I have a couple of items on my wish list this week. We are in need of garbage bags, cat litter, and also some large latex gloves.

I think we may need some adhesive remover at my house. Whitey has just discovered what a sticky mousetrap is! Where in the world did he find that?

Say goodbye to a couple of whiskers, my friend.

Take care, everyone, and I’ll see you here next week!

HSBC is saving lives, one at a time. www.hsburnettcty.org 715-866-4096.

Burnett Community Library Grants and donations

The library received an anonymous donation for the building fund in the amount of $1,000 this week!

Gratitude is extended to the anonymous donor.

Once again, Nexen Group, Inc. of Webster is offering a challenge grant to the Burnett County residents for the Burnett Community Library Building Fund. For every $2 contributed by the end of 2010 to the Burnett Community Library Building Fund, Nexen will match $1.

Preschool story time

Story time is located on the lower level of the Burnett Community Library, Main Street, Webster, and is held from 10:30 to 11 a.m. every Wednesday.

Friends of the Library

The Friends held a debut of samples from their new fundraising cookbook, “Nature’s Gifts: Wild Rice and Berries from the Folle Avoine” on Friday, Nov. 5.

Cookbooks are available for purchase at the library for $12. They will also be selling baked goods and their new cookbook at Forts Folle Avoine for Christmas at the Fort the first two Saturdays in December.

And look forward to meeting author Ron Handberg at his book signing in December at the Friends book

sale. Handberg’s latest book, “Deadly Reunion,” is on the library’s bookshelf now.

Fibromyalgia group

On Wednesday, Nov. 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. Brian Langdon, from the JLM Country Store in Siren, will be our guest speaker on the topic of supplements.

Please join us for an interesting and informative evening.

Update on new facility

Construction documents will be available for bidding on Nov. 29 with the bid opening scheduled for Dec. 21.

New DVDs

• “The Girl Who Played With Fire” • “Rome’s Lost City”

New adult fiction books

• “The Confession” by John Grisham • “Christmas in Cedar Cove” by Debbie Macomber • “Her Daughter’s Dream” by Francine Rivers • “Deadly Reunion” by Ron Handberg

New adult nonfiction books

• “Diabetic Holiday Cooking” by Better Homes & Gardens • “Healing Yoga for Neck & Shoulder Pain” by Carol Krucoff

New children’s books

• “Mac and Cheese” by Sarah Weeks

New audio books

• “Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk” by David Sedaris

Adult book club

At 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 23, the discussion will be on “The Day the Falls Stood Still” by Cathy Buchanan. Call or visit the library to get your copy.

Rita Luedtke is planning a new mystery book club for us beginning next April. For more information, contact Luedtke at 608-963-1425. Mystery Mayhem Book Club will be creeping into the library in April 2011. Prepare to get your claws into a mystery!

Hours and information:

Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m.

– 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. For more information, contact the library at 715-866-7697, Web

site: webster.wislib.org. Online catalog: merlin.nwls.lib.wi.us/search.

Orange

Fran Krause LaVonne O'Brien Karen Brooks and Fran Krause read for the Book Worms on Friday.

Friday Deanna Krause went with Naomi, Cheryl and Daryl Glover to Decorah, Iowa, to watch Bryan Krause in the cross-country match at Luther College.

They met Deanna’s sister Ellen there and spent the weekend with her, returning on Sunday.

Sunday evening Fran Krause went with Amy Kopecky and family to the 4-H banquet at the Kozy Kitchen in Grantsburg.

Pat and Nancy O’Brien were in Duluth one day last week.

Sunday Mike and Tylyn O’Brien took Jack and LaVonne to dinner at Adventures in Siren.

Enjoy the beautiful weather. There won’t be too much more.

Grantsburg Public Library Grantsburg Public Library wants you to know about ...

what Hannah Rod, a junior at Grantsburg High School, thinks about books: Q. Your favorite childhood book? A. “The Saddle Club Series” Q. What book would you recommend to a teenager that does not read frequently to pique their interest? A. “Not every book is going to appeal to every reader. You need to find books that appeal to your interest. Personally, I love the classics, like “To Kill a Mockingbird.” It’s a must-read!”

Q. Who is your favorite author and why? A. “Nicholas Sparks. Everytime I read one of his books, I cry. He evokes so much emotion and feeling into a single story, and I am a sucker for a love story.”

Youth Chess Club

diate download, you may also place holds on desired titles. A seven-day or 14-day lending period may be chosen at which time the program will automatically return your title. No late fees. Going through the library Web site is a great way to get to Overdrive.

Choose menu choice “search the catalog” and then menu choice “Overdrive guide” and you will where you need to be.

Preschool story hour

Preschool story hour is every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. with a different volunteer and theme each week. Gratitude is extended to Liel Hunt who read last week – what fun. Past weeks have included bunny rabbits, school buses and Halloween parties.

Look for kittens, special guests, and a Christmas party in the future. See you and your adult there.

Youth Chess Club has one available roster seat.

If you are interested in joining us on Wednesday afternoons from 3:45-5:15 p.m. for chess, stop into the library for a registration form. Last week we worked out chess puzzles, some were easy, most stumped us for a bit. Adults, we are looking for an experienced player to be a guest player occasionally for our gifted players. If you are interested, call the library.

Family Story times

Overdrive

Library hours

This online resource offers audiobook titles and music that can be downloaded directly to a home computer, an MP3 player, iPod, or burned to a CD. It is also a great resource for E-books for your ebook reader. Many e-books are available for imme-

Saturday, Nov. 13, at 9:30 a.m. will be Superhero Class. Bring your family and come in for some fun books and activities all about superhero powers.

Saturday, Dec. 4, from 9 a.m. - noon at the Crex Convention Center the library will be participating in Santa Days by reading Silly Santa Stories in the special story corner. See you there.

Monday noon – 6 p.m., Tuesday noon – 6 p.m., Wednesday 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., Thursday noon – 6 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. noon. Library phone is 715-463-2244. The Web site is http://grantsburg.wislib.org.

ABOVE: Shown are some of the children who attended the preschool story hour’s Halloween party.

LEFT: Lily and Chelsea Hane, members of the Wednesday Youth Chess Club, involved in a game of chess. – Photos submitted

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LIBRARY NEWS

Engagement

Amery Public Library

“Vermillion Drift,” by William Kent Krueger. The Iron Range is the spot for William Kent Krueger’s new novel. Cork O’Connor, still mourning the death of his wife, Jo, is called in to investigate the disappearance of Lauren Cavenaugh, daughter of the owner of the Vermillion Drift mine. She has disappeared and Cork sets out to find her. He encounters environmental protestors who are upset that the government wants to use the abandoned mine to store nuclear waste. He has troubling dreams about his father who was killed when he was sheriff of Aurora, Minn., by bank robbers.

Cork seeks advice from Henry, his old native friend who has helped him through tough times, but Henry is noncommital. Soon the trail leads to what the people on the reservation call, “The Vanishings,” three native women and one white woman who disappeared in the 1960s.

Krueger is a talented writer with a wonderful sense of place. His characters will capture your interest and send you back to read the rest of his great stories.

Library notes

Story time will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Everyone is welcome for songs and stories with Elaine.

Friends of the Library

board meeting on Monday, Nov. 15, at 4:30 p.m.

Stop in and check out what this lively group is up to.

Owens - Vollrath

Book groups

Erin Owens and Justin Vollrath both of Centuria, are pleased to announce their engagement to be married June 25, 2011, at Fristad Lutheran Church, Centuria.

Erin is attending Century College in the Cities. Justin is a rural carrier associate of Amery Post Office.

Erin is the daughter of Jerry and Jacki Owens, Centuria, and Justin is the son of Jeff and Jody Vollrath, Milltown.

Friends of the Library Book Group meets on Monday, Nov. 15, at 2:30 p.m. to discuss. “The Saints and Strangers of Okay County,” by Dayna Dunbar.

Pick up a book at the circulation desk and join us.

Teens Read meets on Monday, Nov. 29, to discuss “Sunrise Over Fallujah,” by Walter Dean Myers.

Pick up a copy at the circulation desk and join us if you are a teen or young adult. We meet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. with a snack.

Library information

We will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and Thanksgiving Friday this year, so stock up on books and movies before those days.

Still for sale with the holiday season coming up are Ameryopoly games now discounted to $15, library T-shirts, $3 and Friends of the Library book bags for $15. Proceeds benefit the library.

Library hours

Monday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

HSBC holds annual meeting

Friends of the Library are having their monthly

Frederic Public Library

Kids from the library’s story time program hiked over to the fire hall last Wednesday and learned all about fire safety. They enjoyed looking at the big trucks up close and seeing the equipment that firefighters need to do their jobs. Fire Chief Brian Daeffler and volunteer Chris Bartlett made this a special day for the story time kids.

Congratulations to Breanna Jensen and Kyle Knauber who won gift certificates from Frederic Grocery and Beans Country Griddle for coming closest in the Guess-the-Weight-of-thePumpkins contest at the Frederic Library in October. It pays to stop in at the library. – Photos submitted

Try our e-edition.

Every page in color. www.the-leader.net

The Humane Society of Burnett County held its annual meeting and potluck dinner in October. New board members Roxi Roberts, Jessie Petrangelo and treasurer Joanne Manning were introduced. In conjunction with the 10th anniversary of HSBC, board President Brenda Spears-Lamson was presented a special recognition award for her outstanding contributions, leadership and 10 years of devoted service to HSBC. Volunteer of the Year award was presented to Kendra Avery (L) who is shown receiving the award from Spears-Lamson. Wendy Nelson and Helen Raschick were given special recognition awards for their generous support of HSBC. Grantsburg Animal Hospital was given an award for their support of the Purrrfect Fix Program. Members, volunteers, donors and others who contributed over the past 10 years to help sustain HSBC and its mission in Burnett County were thanked.

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Unity Community Education To register for the following classes/events, please call or e-mail the community ed office, 715-8252101, Ext. 1560.

Ongoing classes Water aerobics. WITC catalog 42-807-412. As of Nov. 2, the pool remains temporarily closed.

Red Cross Swim Lessons. Lessons are offered at Unity Saturdays for six weeks during the winter months, usually starting in January. Classes available: Infants, for ages 6 months to 3 years, parent or guardian gets in the water with child. Preschoolers, age 3-5. Red Cross levels 1-6, for students ages 5 and up.

Basic Education for Adults. Classes held at Polk County Job Center in Balsam Lake: Tuesdays, 1 – 4:30 p.m., Wednesdays, 1 – 4 p.m., Thursdays, 12:30 – 3 p.m. Cost: Free, please register by calling Polk County Job Center at 485-3115. Instructor: Becky Peterson.

Adoption Support Group. For families who have adopted children, or those who are thinking about it.

Fourth Monday of each month, 7:15 p.m. in the high school band room.

Zumba (Latin Dance Party Exercise). Class dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, through Dec. 15 (skip Nov. 15 and 24). Resuming again on Monday, Jan. 3, and rolling until spring. Punch cards are good until the end of the school year. Time: 6 – 7 p.m.

Cost: six classes for $30, or 12 classes for $54, payable to community ed. Location: Auditorium. Instructor: Michelle Flaherty, certified Zumba Instructor.

Parent University - high school and middle school parents. An evening of timely and relevant workshops for parents of high school and middle school students. This evening is presented to you free of charge, please call community ed to register.

Bullying/Cyberbullying. Kelly Bakke, Unity

School Board member.

Children and teens can bully each other using the Internet, mobile phones and other cyber technologies. Learn more about this growing trend, and what to do about it.

Social Networking and More. Polk County Sheriff Tim Moore and Deputy Pete Johnson.

It’s something most anyone who’s been online knows or should know: using the Internet really requires street smarts. Come learn why, and come learn some of the new drug trends facing your teen today.

What Every Parent Needs to Know About College. Instructor: Victoria Driving Hawk. It’s never too early to start planning for college, so come learn what you can do now to make things as easy as possible.

Fafsa. Instructor: Victoria Driving Hawk. Demystifying the ever-important FAFSA form. Learn when, why, where and how to get it done.

Homemade Rolls and No-Fail Piecrust. WITC catalog 60-303-633, class 65107. Tuesday, Nov. 16, 6 – 8 p.m., in the high school, Room 128. Cost: $11.50 ($7.75 for seniors age 62 or better) registration fee to WITC, $8 supply fee to instructor. Instructor: Marlene Dennison.

Hosting a Tea. WITC catalog 60-303-633, class 65109. Tuesday, Nov. 30, 6 – 8 p.m., in the high school, Room 128. Cost: $11.50 ($7.75 for seniors age 62 or better) registration fee to WITC, $8 supply fee to instructor. Instructor: Marlene Dennison.

Awesome Appetizers. WITC catalog 60-303633, class 65110. Tuesday, Dec. 14, 6 – 8 p.m., in the high school, Room 128. Cost: $11.50 ($7.75 for seniors age 62 or better) registration fee to WITC, $8 supply fee to instructor. Instructor: Marlene Dennison.

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Students learn about Luck area geology LUCK – Luck students in the middle school Earth science classes took a field trip to the Luck Historical Museum last Thursday, Nov. 4, for a presentation on the geological history of the area. Dan Beal of the Indianhead Gem and Mineral Society gave the presentation, which highlighted a new exhibit soon to be installed in the foyer at the museum. Local artist and geologist Sue Birch, with the assistance of UW-River Falls geologist Bill Cordua, donated her time and talents to develop illustrations showing the geology of the area.

The exhibit was funded by Polk-Burnett Electric’s Operation Round-up and individual donations.

Dan Beal of the Indianhead Gem and Mineral Society presents the geological history of Luck to Earth science students at Luck Middle School.

— Photo by Mary Stirrat

Glaciation is largely responsible for the waterways and landforms across much of the northern United This drawing, showing features left by the receding glacier, will be part of a new ex- States, including the Luck area, Dan Beal told Luck students last week. Students in the middle school hibit at the Luck Historical Museum. Amery area artist and geologist Sue Birch devel- Earth science classes got a glimpse of these features through Beal’s presentation at the Luck Historoped a series of drawings depicting the geological history of the area. — Photo submitted ical Museum last week. — Photo submitted

Unity grad helps Philippine citizens rebuild their homes

by Dona Fair Special to the Leader SUBIC BAY, Philippines - Nearly two decades after Mount Pinatubo erupted, spewing tons of ash that killed close to 1,000 people and destroyed or damaged more than 75,000 homes in its path, the son of a Balsam Lake man is back in this lush, tropical paradise to help locals continue to rebuild.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jason M. Coen, son of James R. Coen Sr. of Balsam Lake, is a member of the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., who deployed to the island of Luzon to not only train with their Philippine counterparts, but also provide much-needed humanitarian and nationbuilding relief in an area still recovering from the volcano’s devastation.

Coen is a machine gunner for the exercise. “My role here is to take control of all of the trucks in my platoon and section and ensure that they are always ‘mission ready,’” said Coen, who graduated in 2009

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jason M. Coen, a member of the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., recently participated in the Amphibious Landing Exercise 2011 at Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines. - Photo by Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Griffin

Mount Pinatubo sits quietly in the background of a small village on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. The active volcano killed close to 1,000 people and destroyed or damaged more than 75,000 homes when it erupted in 1991. Marine Corps and Navy service members visit the island each year for a humanitarian and nation-building exercise. - Photo by Daren Reehl

from Unity High School. “I am also the driver for missions. I position my truck where it’s best for the mission. When we are dismounted, I am the gunner.”

The amphibious landing exercise, also called Phiblex ‘11, combined sailors from the USS Essex, USS Harpers Ferry and USS Denver, along with the Marine Corps unit and members of the Philippine military. The Americans and Filipinos shared tactics, weapons, even field rations during the exercise to get a better understanding of how each other’s system works. Coen said the exercise allowed both sides to share ideas and learn from one another, free of

walls or boundaries.

“This exercise is important for those who normally don’t get to go out and train in the ‘field’ as we say,” said Coen.

“The exercise is important for the locals as well. They are happy with anything that we are able to do for them because it in turn betters their lives in some small way.

I believe that this exercise will help our Marines and the Filipino Marines become stronger partners in fighting terrorism.”

For Coen and his unit, the exercise not only gave them a chance to train in a totally foreign environment, but help in an area where the average daily income is less than $10. Coen believes the team truly makes a difference.

“The weather is very hot. It’s humid all day long, but you get used to it rather quickly,” said Coen, who has been in the military for more than a year. “The countryside is in a word .... beautiful! There are large mountain ridges covered in thick jungle, rivers galore, grass and trees. It is like a scene from the movie ‘Jurassic Park.’

“The people are always smiling; they are good people.”

The motto for this year’s exercise, which has been held annually since 2003, is “sama-sama sa pagbigay kalinga,” which translates to “togetherness for the peo-

An amphibious assault vehicle operator assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit peers out as he prepares to embark aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Denver. - Photo by Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Griffin ple.” For Coen and his Marine Corps team, it means a togetherness that reaches across different cultures and lifestyles and helps establish a partnership that will last for years to come.

Staff Sgt. Randolph Nugui, a veterinary technician for the Philippine Air Force administers medicine to a dog during a veterinary civic action project here. The VETCAP is part of Amphibious Landing Exercise 2011, a twoweek bilateral training exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Marines and sailors from 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade. - Photo by U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant J. L. Wright Jr.

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Area high school singers perform at Chorfest North SUPERIOR - Top high school singers from Wisconsin and Minnesota gathered Nov. 5 at the University of Wisconsin-Superior to develop their vocal skills and to present a public concert at the 27th-annual Chorfest North Tri-State Honor Choir hosted by UW-Superior’s department of music.

“Chorfest’s primary goal is for the singers to have a first-class experience performing a major work, usually with an orchestra and a nationally known conductor,” said Matthew Faerber, choral director at UWS. “We want the top singers from our region to have an opportunity to sing with other people who have the same level of ability.”

The singers, representing 19 high schools, worked with Harry Johansen, retired director of choral activities at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and the University of Idaho. They rehearsed throughout the day and in the evening performed Haydn’s “Little Organ Mass” accompanied by the UWS chamber players. The UWS a cappella choir and chamber choir were also featured.

Wisconsin high schools that sent singers

to participate in Chorfest include Ashland, Bayfield, Bruce, Chetek-Weyerhaeuser, Hurley, Luck, Medford, New Auburn, Northwestern, Rice Lake, Spooner, Superior, Turtle Lake and Washburn. Minnesota schools participating were Babbitt-Embarrass, Cook, Ely, Esko and Tower-Soudan.

Vocal Director Janet Holdt accompanied Luck vocalists Haley Dikkers, Katelyn Dinnies, Brendan Fenning, Julie Franzel, Austin Hillman-Baker, Dylan LeMay, Nick Leal, Sheerah Lindquist and Neal Mellon. - from Lori Nelson, Luck Schools

Luck’s Chorfest North participants Brendan Fenning, Dylan LeMay, Haley Dikkers, Austin Hillman-Baker, Nick Leal, Katelyn Dinnies, Sheerah Lindquist, Julie Franzel and Neal Mellon. - Photo by Lori Nelson

Xcel donation to Habitat

Xcel Energy recently donated $2,000 to Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity to help fund their work building homes for and with families who are unable to purchase a home on their own. Pictured (L to R) are Eric Kube, executive director of WRHFH, Trudy Popenhagen of Xcel Energy and Carolyn Stone, WRHFH board member. Kube thanked Popenhagen, saying, “We are very grateful for the donation. We can’t build homes without the support of generous organizations like Xcel Energy.” To learn more about Habitat, contact them at 715472-6080, e-mail wrhfh263@gmail.com, go to their Web site at www.wildrivershabitat.org, or stop into their office in Luck at 700 Hwy. 35 (just south of Wayne’s Foods Plus. - submitted

Grantsburg Family Foods wins with Wisconsin Wins

Unity students at WSMA in Madison MADISON – The Wisconsin School Music Association program is recognized nationally for its excellence. Over 1,600 applied for the 430 positions available within the various groups this year. During four-day summer camps, the students received the music for the Octorber concerts. They began intensive practicing as a unit with the nationally known directors in each of the five ensembles present at the final events. The participants are recognized as some of the best-auditioned high school music students in the U.S. This year Unity High School sent two Nathan Dorrance and Katherine Ebensperger. – Photo submitted students to the honors Oct. 28, in Madison’s Overture Hall, was program: Nathan Dorrance and Katherine led by Chief Warrant Officer Robert Ebensperger.

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Dorrance had this third trip to the honThe jazz ensemble was led by Jeff Jarvis ors program. This year he played with the as it played at the WSMA convention jazz ensemble, being one of four trum- headquarters in Madison’s Monona Terpeters in the 19-member company. race on Friday, Oct. 29.

Ebensperger was a member of the honThis year the honor’s orchestra was led ors band. She played the only baritone by Orcenith Smith, music director of Desaxophone in the 100-member band. They Pauw Orchestras and Opera. The treble were proud to represent Unity High choir was led by Northwestern University School in Madison. Their Unity band – Bienen School of Music’s Dr. Robert teachers are Adam Bever and Aleta An- Harris, while the mixed choir was led by derson.

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Women of Tomorrow luncheon GRANTSBURG – The tables were set for a formal luncheon, but Grantsburg High School’s 11th-grade girls had no worries as to which fork or spoon to use.

The second-annual Women of Tomorrow luncheon held at the Crex Convention Center on Wednesday, Nov. 3, was a chance for these young women to show off what they’d learned at a manners and etiquette workshop hosted by the Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College in New Richmond several weeks prior to the luncheon.

The women also enjoyed receiving haircuts and styling, makeup tips and manicures during their WITC visit.

Suzie Retzer, Grantsburg’s School to Work Coordinator, told the group how important having good manners and etiquette is in the world of work. “Employers will often take applicants out to lunch to observe how they act. Etiquette courses have never been so popular for just this reason,” commented Retzer.

“One of the goals at Grantsburg High School is to prepare students to be successful in the world of work,” said Retzer.

“Each of the students identified careers they are interested in pursuing and have been seated at tables with women who have been successful in those careers.”

Retzer then encouraged the students to “pick the brains” of the women they were seated with to get information about their career choices. “This is an opportunity for you to practice your etiquette, to learn about schooling and training needed for your career picks and to hear about the experiences these women have had while on the job.”

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Foreign exchange student Julia Gao and Aternative Learning Center student Bernice Mixsooke (left and back) visited with representatives Kate Lechnir, Dixie Dorman, Ann Oiyotte and Phyllis Lowe from LCO College during the Nov. 3 Women of Tomorrow luncheon held at the Crex Convention Center in Grantsburg. – Photos by Priscilla Bauer State Rep. Ann Hraychuck was the keynote speaker at the Women of Tomorrow luncheon held on Nov. 3 at the Crex Convention Center.

Hraychuck stressed the importance of students furthering their education and told the students to “dream big” when thinking about their career options.

The keynote speaker at the luncheon was Wisconsin State Rep. Ann Hraychuck.

Hraychuck told the students how things have changed from the time she began her law enforcement career in the 1970s going from secretary to jailer/dispatcher to a sensitive crimes investigator. And then in 2001 being elected as Polk County sheriff.

Hraychuck stressed the importance of students furthering their education. “I started at the bottom and worked my way up. Back then you got on-job training, which was great. But you need more education for today’s job market.”

In 2007 Hraychuck was elected to the state Legislature as the representative from the 28th Assembly District.

“What was most meaningful was helping people get through the system,” said Hraychuck of her time in the Assembly.

Hraychuck recalled helping a diabetic woman denied funds for an artifcial limb cut through the red tape. “It was so grati-

fying being able to help her get her prosthetic leg.”

Hraychuck’s advice to the women listening intently to her remarks was to get involved in their community. “Be wellrounded and be a volunteer.”

“Dream big. There are no limits to what you can do,” expressed Hraychuck in her closing remarks. “The only person who limits you is yourself.”

After the luncheon the students continued their day of learning and exploring various career options by touring selected departments at Burnett Medical Center.

Grantsburg 11th-grade women attending the Women of Tomorrow luncheon at the Crex Convention Center on Wednesday, Nov. 3, identified careers they are interested in pursuing and were then seated at tables with women who have been successful in those careers. Students had a chance to “pick the brains” of the professional women to get valuable information and insight about their career choices. Seated (L to R) are: Burnett Medical Center nurse practiGrantsburg 11th-grade students toured the departments at Burnett Medical Center, including tioner, Adriana Addison; BMC physician, Dr. Adeola Jolayomi; BMC certified nursing assistant at the Continuing Care Center, Rayannon Lundgren and Grantsburg High School student, Kali BMC’s lab, to become acquainted with the variety of careers offered in a medical facility.

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Unity agriculture education program sponsoring booya Evan Lunda, Unity sophomore and FFA member, checks out an area for a wildlife food plot. Lunda is a part of the Unity agriculture education program and is putting a display on food plots together for the Unity Booya which is this Saturday, Nov. 13 from noon to 4 p.m., in the elementary cafeteria at Unity.

Students have made posters and displays about baiting, Wisconsin's biggest hunted animals and fish, hunting safty tips, snowmobiling and fourwheeler safety tips for the fall. Displays on food plots, trapping and ice fishing will also be there.

The Unity agriculture education program is sponsoring a booya (stew) on Saturday, Nov. 13, Everyone is welcome to from noon to 4 p.m. in the Unity Elementary cafeteria. It will display posters and projects that come to the booya. the students have put together that are sportsman related. Jessie Grillo shows classmates Reed Sorensen and Alex Harper a poster on hunting safety tips. Everyone is welcome to come to the booya. – Photos submitted

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Shanty Town GRANTSBURG - In September, 14 youth and two adult chaperones spent the night outside on the grounds at Faith Lutheran Church in Grantsburg. They slept in cardboard boxes or simply spent their night “under the stars” during a Shanty Town event designed to raise awareness about homelessness.

Participants were able to collect $987.50 in offerings and pledges, which will be donated to Food for the Poor. The funds were designated to be used in that organization’s effort to provide housing for people in need. Pastor Roth from Food for the Poor visited Faith this summer bringing an inspiring message about the work that his group is doing.

While participating in this event, many wondered what it would have been like if

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they really had to do this day after day.

Knowledge of, and compassion for, the homeless was expanded. All who took part quickly realized that they had access to so many things that those that are truly homeless would not have easy access to.

The participants had access to bathroom facilities, good food, plenty of warm clothes or the telephone if it was needed.

As one of their activities, the youth offered their help to the Grantsburg Area Food Pantry by shopping for goods to be donated.

Faith’s mission committee and social action committee supported the group by funding this effort. The youth were diligent in their shopping efforts and were able to contribute over $210 worth of food to the local food shelf. — submitted

ABOVE AND BELOW: Participants in Faith Lutheran Church’s Shanty Town event built their cardboard shacks, in which they spent the night.

The youth of Faith Lutheran Church held a Shanty Town event in September to raise funds to fight homelessness and to experience a little of what it would be like to be homeless. – Photos submitted

Luck Historical Society to feature new geological history exhibit

A toy sewing machine collection is on display at the Luck Museum until December. – Photo submitted LUCK - The Luck Historical Society’s annual meeting has been moved ahead to Thursday, Nov. 18, to avoid conflict with the Thanksgiving holiday.

Society board members and officers for 2011 will be elected at this time. The meeting program will highlight Northwest Wisconsin’s geological history in a project that has been in the works for the past year. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. on the 18th in the Luck Historical Museum at 3rd Avenue and Main Street.

Also on display until December is Carol Adleman’s toy sewing machine collection. The exhibit includes 25 machines out of her collection of more than 40. Her collection was assembled over the past 35

years with examples of machines made around the world from early in the 20th century to today. Toy machine technology closely paralleled full-size models for many years. Machines that sold at garage sales for $5 in 1960 now sell for considerably more. The society invites area residents to share their collections and hobbies with others by loaning them to the museum to be displayed under glass for a mutually agreeable period of time.

Call the museum at 715-472-2030 Tuesday through Friday, between 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. for more information. Historical society meetings are always free and open to everyone. – submitted 525000 12L

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Deer Forts Fawl and Yawn “I had fun and learned a lot.” The writer added a hearty “tannk you,” signing off as “your friend.”

Uh-oh, you surmise – what’s up with Woodswhimsy now – hearing voices or something? Nah – see, I just stumbled on this stash of letters written to the people at Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park; letters from kids after they return home from the many school field tours that visit there each year. And the site staff receives lots of mail from their newfound friends, thanking them – in their own way – for a trip back in time.

And, of course, kids have a way of saying things directly and to the point. As one budding historian writes: “Thank you for teaching me about the fur trade in Wisconsin. I learned about how native Americans built their homes. I didn’t know that fur was traded in Wisconsin. I enjoyed the Indian village. I still wonder how many fur trading posts were in Wisconsin.”

Teaching, learning, and adding a bit of intrigue for future study – sums up nicely what the Forts Folle Avoine experience is all about.

Studying history begins with asking questions, then pursuing the answers, as one child noted: “I still wonder how hard it is to harvest [wild] rice.” A point raised on every tour of the Woodland Indian area, and one which gives teachers a point to emphasize when they return to the classroom. Fun – and

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learning – again.

Some visits set off a round of dreaming about future trophy hunts, as one kid pointed out by writing, “I still wonder how big of a animal you can kill.”

And how to preserve brittle birch-bark canoes over the cold winters: “I didn’t [know] that in the winter time they bury the canoe in the water.” Little survival skills no one thinks about, necessarily, in modern times – and that’s the point, again drawing on a child’s natural curiosity while learning an appreciation for our north woods heritage in the best possible way, by observing it on a trek around Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park.

One-of-a-kind experiences create instant impressions, as another writer noted: “I liked when we whent in the tpee ... I learned how you guys severid out there.” One can’t help but wonder what someone of that time might say

Hundreds of schoolchildren visit Forts Folle Avoine each year on field trips, learning about fur trade and Ojibwe history firsthand. - Photo submitted about “survival” should they visit the modern homes and gadgets the children return to; perhaps that life, too, would appear strange from that perspective.

“I liked geing into the wigwamps and seeing the fire ... the fire looked cool.” Hmm ... cool fires – perhaps Woodswhimsy the gnome has a new skill to learn and impress the wife with, eh? And when not busy with cool fires, one can always learn that it “takes 35 seconds for your blood from your feet to get around the hole body and get back to your feet.” So maybe the cool fires slow things down ... now even

Woodswhimsy is confused. Perhaps I need to send my 135-year-old son Josa on a field trip (actually we travel fields all the time, but perhaps you get my drift).

Sounds like it was a good trading year, though. That is, according to one correspondent, who observed that “At the trading post I saw a lot of fur.” Precise and to the point. And, as this column says at the top: “I had fun and learned a lot.” What could be better?

Signed, Woodswhimsy

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Oleson says corn prices are good at $5 per bushel, over $1 per bushel more than usual. The National Agriculture Statistics Service says soybean farmers are even far-

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Come away with me to my kingdom of bliss, Grace my holy house with your loving heart.

Let me paint your feathers with the purity of white, Spread your wings and fly with my angels.

Sing to the world your bird song.

I gave you wings and taught you to fly so that one day you would return back to me.”

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Saturday, November 13, 2010

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TUESDAY

BREAKFAST Apple frudel.

LUNCH Barbecue chicken wrap, baked beans, raw veggies, dip OR ham salad.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Breakfast For Lunch: French toast, sausage, hash browns OR tuna salad.

LUNCH Pizza dippers, marinara sauce, rice, garden peas, Pudding Pop, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, gravy, sliced carrots, sliced peaches, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Scalloped potatoes, ham slice, green bean casserole, mixed fruit, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Turkey & cheese stacker, chicken noodle soup, crackers, broccoli/cheese sauce, fresh pear, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Taco salad w/fixings, baked rice, refried beans, mixed vegetables, pudding, apples, oranges, bread basket.

BREAKFAST Cereal/French toast.

LUNCH Lasagna, garlic toast, green beans, fruit sauce. Alt.: Hot dog, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Baked potato bar, ham/cheese/sour cream, broccoli with cheese, fruit sauce. Alt.: Chicken nuggets, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/donut.

LUNCH Pizza, rice, winter mix, fresh fruit.

EARLY RELEASE

BREAKFAST Cereal/pancakes.

LUNCH Turkey & gravy, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, peas, cranberries, fruit sauce, dessert.

BREAKFAST Cereal/cinnamon roll.

LUNCH Hot dog on a bun, hash browns, baked beans, fresh fruit. Alt.: Hot turkey on bun, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast served with peanut butter, juice and milk.

LUNCH Mini corn dog, pretzel, carrots, steamed broccoli, pears. Alt.: Broccoli & rice casserole.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza, juice and milk.

LUNCH Peanut butter and jelly, yogurt, veggies, peas, applesauce. Alt.: Swedish meatballs.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast served with peanut butter, juice and milk.

LUNCH Fish sticks, Tostitos, shredded lettuce, beans, mixed fruit. Alt.: Patty.

BREAKFAST French toast sticks served with syrup, juice and milk.

LUNCH Hot ham and cheese, corn chips, veggies, peas, pineapple, mandarin oranges. Alt.: Mexican potatoes.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal cerealand andtoast, toastjuice served and with peanut butter, juice and milk. milk.

LUNCH Chicken and gravy over mashed Pizza dippers, rice, corn, carrots, potatoes, stuffing, corn, lettuce salcelery, pineapple tidbits, banana. ad, crisp.

Alt.: Cook’s choice.

Alt.:apple Cook’s choice.

ST. CROIX FALLS

BREAKFAST Cereal bar and toast.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, macaroni and cheese, peas, cinnamon apples. Alt.: Burritos.

BREAKFAST Scrambled eggs and toast.

LUNCH Pepperoni pizza, lettuce salad, carrots, strawberry cups. Alt.: Egg salad sandwich, chicken noodle soup.

BREAKFAST Oatmeal muffin squares.

LUNCH Cheeseburger/bun, spicy fries, green beans, peaches. Alt.: Beef stroganoff.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Ham and cheese/bun, french fries, baked beans, applesauce. Alt.: Grilled cheese, tomato soup.

BREAKFAST Cinnamon roll and yogurt cup.

LUNCH Hot dogs/bun, baked chips, corn, pears. Alt.: Sub sandwich with chips.

UNITY

BREAKFAST French toast.

LUNCH Pizza Calzones and corn.

BREAKFAST Belgian waffles with toppings.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets and rice.

WEBSTER

LUNCH Waffle sticks, sausage patty, hash browns, peaches.

LUNCH Brat, bun, sauerkraut, baked beans OR hamburger gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, fruit cocktail.

FREDERIC GRANTSBURG Each building will have their own breakfast menu.

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BREAKFAST

LUNCH Ham stacker, chips, green beans OR Oriental salad.

Omelets.

BREAKFAST

LUNCH Tacos or chicken fajitas with fixings.

LUNCH Baked potato, cheesy Calif. veggies, ham OR barbecue pork, bun, sliced potatoes, green beans, pineapple.

THURSDAY BREAKFAST Pancake on a stick.

LUNCH Cheeseburger, fries OR chicken/taco salad.

BREAKFAST Breakfast bites.

LUNCH McRib sandwich and tater tots.

LUNCH Pizza dippers, marinara sauce, garden salad, pears.

FRIDAY Hot pocket.

BREAKFAST

LUNCH Thanksgiving Meal: Turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, cranberries, cookie, dinner roll. No salad.

Muffins.

BREAKFAST

LUNCH Pizza, corn and tuna salad.

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CHURCH NEWS Eternal

Perspectives Sally Bair

Finding the way

I lost my way one day while traveling in Ohio. I drove for miles in the rain trying to find a certain small town. A narrow road, blocked by construction, offered no detour sign. The hilly, country roads went on endlessly. I recognized no landmarks, had no reference points which might have helped me find my way. I stopped at a house to ask for directions. No one answered the door. Frustrated, I kept driving.

Finally, after a long time, I came upon an electrical service truck parked along the road. The two workers graciously offered to lead me to the town I sought.

With a GPS unit, I would not have become lost.

You probably know that GPS is a space-based global navigation satellite system that gives reliable location. It also offers accurate info about weather. It can be trusted—as long as there’s an unobstructed line of sight to at least four GPS satellites.

“As long as …” There’s always an If or a But that shows us there’s no perfect way to get where we’re going. Even a highly reliable GPS isn’t perfect. So what do we do if we can’t depend on instruments or people or ourselves to find our way? It’s a simple matter of trust. As we trust our car to transport us to our destination, we trust our map, our sense of direction, our GPS and the help of others.

I saw a sign on a church marquee one day. “Lost?

Get GPS. God’s Perfect Salvation.” His plan Is perfect. His word and presence offer us the landmarks and reference points we can rely on for the salvation of our souls. His salvation offers the healing balm of forgiveness of our sins, eternal life with him after death, and a present life of righteousness, peace, and joy. His perfect GPS helps us find our way through difficult situations when we feel lost.

“Jesus said … ‘I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’” (John 14:6) Lord, thank you for clearly showing us the reference points we need—through your Word and through the help of others—that will guide us to salvation in your Son Jesus and toward our life’s destination. Help us trust and rely more fully on your GPS, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Mrs. Bair may be reached at sallybair@gmail.com.

OBITUARIES

Judith B Lebeis

Verna L. Wood

Judith B. Lebeis, 67, Dresser, died Sunday Nov. 7, 2010, at St. Croix Regional Medical Center.

Judy was born July 7, 1943, in St. Paul, Minn., to Frederic and Myrtle Anderson. She graduated from Monroe High School in 1961.

On June 14, 1986, she married John Lebeis at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in North St. Paul, Minn.

She did clerical work at Gopher Bearing and Rock Tenn. In her free time, she enjoyed fishing, gardening and family.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 10, at Bethesda Lutheran Church, Dresser. Interment in the Bethesda Cemetery. Condolences may be left at www.grandstrandfh.com.

The Grandstrand Funeral Home, Lindstrom, Minn., was entrusted with arrangements.

Verna L. Wood, 89, St. Croix Falls, died at her home on Friday, Nov. 5, 2010.

Verna was born July 25, 1921, in Willow Lake Township, Redwood Falls, Minn., the daughter of Robert and Anna Fenger.

Verna’s completed nurses training in 1941. She worked at the Glenwood Hospital in Hampton, Iowa, for many years. She also enjoyed working in other fields along the way like dog trimming, working as a seamstress, airline stewardess and upholstery repair and manufacturing work. She enjoyed crafts, bowling and gardening.

She was married to Glen M. Wood on Feb. 8, 1945, in Lawton, Okla. Glen served in the armed forces for 30 years and they together were privileged to live in the Philippines, England and France. Her travels also allowed her to visit many other foreign countries.

Verna was active in her church by serving on the altar guild, LWML and mission work.

Verna is survived by daughter, Nancy (Kenneth) Boucher of New Richmond; son, Dale (Carol) Wood of Coon Rapids, Minn.; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews and other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; seven sisters and one brother.

The funeral service will be held at the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in St. Croix Falls on Saturday, Nov. 13, at 11 a.m. The family will greet visitors at the Kolstad Family Funeral Home in Centuria on Friday, Nov. 12, from 4 – 7 p.m., and then again at the church on Saturday for one hour prior to the funeral service.

She will be laid to rest next to her husband, Glen, at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Webster, following the funeral service.

The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Marcella “Sally” J. Mattson “Sally” Marcella J. Mattson, 79, resident of rural Luck, died Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at the United Pioneer Home in Luck.

She is survived by her three daughters, Kim (Jon), Vickie (Daniel) and Sue (Darrel); eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three sisters, Betty Norlander, Ruthie Haney and Judy Norlander; and one brother, Larry Christensen.

Funeral services will be held at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, North Luck, on Thursday, Nov. 11, at 2 p.m. Visitation will be held at the Rowe Funeral Home in Luck on Wednesday evening, Nov. 10, from 5 – 7 p.m. Sally will be buried next to her husband Vern at Haustrup Cemetery following the service.

As information is updated it can be found on the Web site at www.rowefh.com or by calling 715-472-2444. A full obituary will be published at a later date.

Rowe Funeral Home of Luck has been entrusted with arrangements.

Maurice F. McAllister Maurice F. McAllister, 92, Webster, died Nov. 4, 2010.

Memorial service will be held Thursday, Nov. 11, at 2 p.m., with visitation from 1– 2 p.m., at Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Homes, Webster. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com. A full obituary will be published at a later date.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

Jack Palmer Sondreal

THANK YOU The family of Verne Doolittle would like to express their appreciation to the Ladies Aide from Wolf Creek Methodist Church for the food and the Luck Lutheran Church for the use of their church and to their Ladies Aide.

Our thanks also to the pallbearers; Pastor Mike Weaver and his wife, Lisa; organist Doreen Hendrickson; the Kolstad Funeral Home; and all our family and friends for their love and support, especially our children.

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Judy N. Smith, 75, Clear Lake, died unexpectedly on Oct. 30, 2010, at the Amery Regional Medical Center in Amery.

Judy Nancy Smith was born on April 29, 1935, in Eau Claire, the daughter of George and Beatrice (Britton) LaDuke. She grew up in New Auburn and graduated from New Auburn High School in 1953.

After graduation, Judy attended the University of Wisconsin-Stout and received a home economics degree in 1957.

On Aug. 31, 1957, she was married to Ray H. Smith at St. James Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, and together they raised two sons, Keith and Tom. Over the years, Judy taught in Barron, Birchwood, Gilman and Prairie Farm before finally settling at Clear Lake in 1969. Over the years, she has been very active in the Clear Lake community serving as a Scout den mother, a charter member of Dollars for Scholars, Red Hatters and recently worked with the Polk County Senior Nutrition Program (Meals on Wheels). Judy was also an active member of the First Lutheran Church, serving in many capacities. In her spare time, Judy enjoyed traveling, knitting, watching athletic events and spending time at their cabin at Minong. Judy and Ray wintered in Arizona, and she was huge fan of the Green Bay Packers. Judy was known to have a bubbly personality and was considered the life of the party and a “jewel” by her friends and family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Beatrice LaDuke; and brother, Montford LaDuke.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Ray H. Smith of Clear Lake; her sons, Keith (Beth) Smith of Big Lake, Minn., and Tom (Sharon) Smith of Champlin, Minn.; grandchildren, Andrew (Katie) Smith of Webster, Kristin (Bjorn) Leines of Salt Lake City, Utah, Phillip Smith, Michelle Smith and Nathan Segal of Champlin, Minn.; great-grandchildren, Bearakhan and Micaiah Leines of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Ellianna, Abbigale and Andrew Smith of Webster; sister-in-law, Kay LaDuke of Alma; and many other family and friends.

Funeral service was held at the First Lutheran Church in Clear Lake, Thursday, Nov. 4, with Pastor Bryan Anderson officiating. Musicians were Brian Wick and Heidi Paulson. Interment was at the Clear Lake Cemetery in Clear Lake.

Casket bearers were Andrew Smith, Phillip Smith, Nate Segal, Bjorn Leines, Brad LaDuke and Lance LaDuke.

Honorary casket bearers were Kristin Smith Leines, Michelle Smith and Katie Smith.

Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home in Clear Lake was entrusted with arrangements.

Jack Palmer Sondreal of Amery died Nov. 7, 2010. He was 24 years old.

He was born on Nov. 24, 1985, in Amery, the son of Susan and Jerry Sondreal. He was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Amery.

Jack attended Amery Schools and was active in music and athletics.

He graduated in 2004. He went on to study at UW-Barron for two years. He served as the youngest Democratic Party chairman in Wisconsin. He kept involved in high school sports by coaching tennis both at Unity and Amery High School. He also coached girls basketball and enjoyed opportunities to work with youth.

Jack grew up in the City of Lakes and loved the fishing opportunities the area provided. He worked in management for Leann Chin in Edina and Eden Prairie, Minn., and he also operated the Amery Theatre for a little over a year. Jack became registered with the National Marrow Donor Program; he was eventually selected as the only match possible for a patient and underwent stem cell marrow extraction procedure to donate his marrow. This past summer he was in Alaska managing the King Salmon Restaurant outside Denali National Park for Princess Cruise Line. He was back in Amery and had planned to return to Alaska next summer. He died on Sunday morning, Nov. 7, in the emergency room of the Amery Regional Medical Center.

Jack was preceded in death by his grandfather, Palmer Sondreal. Left to mourn are his parents, Jerry Sondreal of Amery and Susan Smith of River Falls; brothers, Pat (Erin) Sondreal, Tae (Tess) Sondreal and Joe Sondreal; sister, XiaoPing Smith; grandparents, Onilea Sondreal and Bill and Myrtle Munns; stepfather, Brian Smith; stepsiblings, Mitchell Smith, Rose Smith and Forrest Smith as well as other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Amery with Pastor The memorial funeral service for Dorothy Curnow Tim Bjorge officiating. Visitation will be at the will be held Friday, Nov. 19, at Bethany Lutheran Williamson - White Funeral Home on Wednesday, Nov. 10, from 4 to 7 p.m. as well as one hour prior to services Church, Rice Lake. Visitation will be at 10 a.m., service at at the church. Organist for the service will be Julie Selle. 11 a.m. and lunch at noon.

Vocalist is Erik Aleckson.

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CHURCH NEWS Quick resolutions key to ending marital conflicts

Q: My son and his wife seem to argue a lot, usually over minor stuff. Is this natural for young couples these days?

Jim: Disagreements happen in marriage, whether it’s over where to go for dinner or something more serious like budgeting or the in-laws. Every situation is different, but if you feel your son and his wife are arguing too much, you might encourage them to talk to a pastor or marriage counselor.

That said, here are some general guidelines for resolving conflict in marriage, courtesy of authors Ron Blue and Jeremy White: 1. Stick to the problem at hand. Don’t bring up past issues or accuse your spouse of “always” or “never” behaving a certain way.

2. Get on the same side of the fence.

Don’t think about “my way” or “your way.” Work toward a solution that represents “our way.”

3. Identify the core issue. Get to the heart of the problem, not just the symptoms.

4. Don’t be a mind reader. Don’t try to interpret your spouse’s thoughts or motives; instead, ask direct questions.

Jim Daly

Focus on the Family

Juli Slattery

5. If you haven’t reached a consensus by bedtime, agree to resume the discussion the next day. Bitterness can take root in your marriage if you leave things unresolved.

6. Avoid character assassination. No matter how strongly you disagree, attacking your spouse’s personality or character is never acceptable.

7. Never forget that your relationship with your spouse is far more important than winning or being “right.”

8. Remember that love keeps no record of wrongs. Be quick to forgive, quick to admit your own mistakes, and quick to move on from the conflict.

That’s great advice. We’d recommend it for any married couple who want to reach a peaceful resolution when disagreement rears its head.

••• Q: I heard a marriage expert say that men want to be asked for help. I’m newly married and pretty much used to

doing things for myself. So, when the garbage needs to be taken care of, do I ask my husband, “Would you please take out the garbage?” or just do it myself? I really don’t know when to ask for help ...

Juli: You’re a wise woman to be asking this question as a newlywed. Many wives don’t ask for help and end up resenting the fact that “I have to do everything around the house!” While men love to come to their wife’s rescue, they hate to be nagged or criticized.

As a newly married, independent woman, it’s going to be natural for you to treat your husband as a friend as you both self-sufficiently go through life together. The beauty of marriage is that you learn to become interdependent – he depends on you for some things and you depend on him for others.

To start fostering that kind of healthy interdependence, choose a few things that you want his help with. I’d encourage you to pick things he’s naturally better at than you are.

For example, my husband is far more organized than I am, so I ask him to help me with things that require organization.

He’s also physically stronger than I am – so when it comes to lifting heavy objects or cleaning out the garage, I genuinely need help. Your husband can also help by

Taylors Falls Christian Women’s Club to meet CHISAGO CITY, Minn. - Monday, Nov. 15, the Taylors Falls Christian Women will meet at Zion Lutheran Church in Chisago City, Minn., at 11:30 a.m. for a luncheon.

The special feature is their annual silent auction. The music will be by Raymond Berg. The speaker will be Suzanne Berg,

speaking on “Joy In The Journey.” The cost will be $8 inclusive and reservations are necessary and can be had by calling Carrie at 651-257-4741 or Velda at 715857-5573 by Thursday, Nov. 11. - with submitted information

giving advice or a unique perspective to a decision or difficult situation.

Most importantly, value the contribution he makes – whether it’s helping with household chores or giving you advice.

Remember, if you want your husband to be a hero, you’ve got to be willing to need his help.

••• Jim Daly is president of Focus on the Family, host of the Focus on the Family radio program, and a husband and father of two. Dr. Juli Slattery is a licensed psychologist, cohost of Focus on the Family, author of several books, and a wife and mother of three. Submit your questions to: FocusOnTheFamily.com. Copyright 2010 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 by reproduced or distributed electronically, in print or otherwise, without written permission of Focus on the Family.

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Grantsburg Christian Women’s Club to meet GRANTSBURG – The Grantsburg Christian Women’s Club will be meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 16, at 9 a.m. at the Grantsburg Senior Center. Suzanne Berg

from Mound, Minn., will be the speaker.

Her topic will be “Joy in the Journey.”

Everyone is welcome to come. Please call 715-463-5207. - submitted

Church listings sponsored by the following area businesses: BREMER BANK, N.A. Full-Service Banking Member FDIC Frederic - Danbury - Siren

DAEFFLER’S QUALITY MEATS, INC. Wholesale & Retail Meats Custom Butchering & Processing Phone 715-327-4456

INTER-COUNTY CO-OP PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION Printers & Publishers Office Supplies

Frederic, Wis. - 715-327-4236 Shell Lake, Wis. - 715-468-2314 Siren, Wis. - 715-349-2560 St. Croix Falls, Wis. - 715-483-9008

STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES

Corey T. Arnold, Agent Frederic, Wis. Phone 715-327-8076

BEAN’S COUNTRY GRIDDLE Hwys. 35 & 48 Downtown Frederic Phone 715-327-5513

NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN ELECTRIC CO.

“Your Electric Servant” Serving Polk & Burnett Counties “Use Energy Wisely”

WEBSTER

ALPHA

CUSHING

CASHCO BUILDING SUPPLIES

BASS LAKE LUMBER

CUSHING COOPERATIVE SOCIETY

Complete Lumber & Building Supplies

CARLSON-ROWE FUNERAL HOME

Phone 715-866-4238 Hwy. 35 N. Webster, Wis. Tom & Becky O’Brien, Owners

Duane Lindh

HOPKINS SAND & GRAVEL, INC.

Frederic, Wis. 715-327-4475

HAULING

• Gravel • Sand • Rock • Top Soil • Trackhoe 715-472-2717 Mobile 715-491-1861 1065 290th Ave. Frederic, Wis.

LUCK VAN METER’S MEATS

Government Inspected Slaughtering and Processing, Sausage making • Ham & Bacon Cured & Smoked Sides and Quarters of Beef and Pork Available Old-fashioned Fresh Meat Counter Tim Van Meter and Ross Anderson, Owners Luck, WI 54853 Plant 715-472-2141

Sand, Gravel, Ready-Mix, Concrete, Black Dirt, Dozer Work, Landscaping & Septic Tanks Installed Hwy. 35 North Webster, Wis. Phone 715-866-4157 M.P.R.S. #03059

SWEDBERG-TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME Webster, Wis. Phone 715-866-7131

BRUCE’S AUTO REPAIR & TOWING

• Complete Line of Building Supplies & Lumber • Cabot’s Stains Grantsburg, Wis. 715-488-2471 or 715-327-8766

BURNETT DAIRY CO-OP

Feed Mill - Grain Dept.

Cushing, Wis. 715-648-5215

WILD RIVER FLAGS Jerry & Pat Willits 2815 285th Ave. Sterling Township St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-488-2729

1988 World Champion Cheesemaker Earl Wilson, Cheese Plant Mgr. Clif Gipp, Ag. Supply Mgr. for Feed, Propane & Fertilizer Alpha, Wis. 715-689-2468 • 715-689-2467

SIREN OLSEN & SON

Your Full-Service Drugstore Siren, Wis. Phone 715-349-2221

D & L FINANCIAL SERVICES 10022 Elbow Lake Road Siren, Wis. 54872 715-689-2539

Wrecker - Flatbed Air Conditioning & Computerized Car Service - Cold Weather Starts Webster, Wis. 715-866-4100 Days 715-866-8364 Eves.

Any area business wishing to help sponsor the church listings should contact the Leader at 715-327-4236.

Churches 9/10

FREDERIC

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CHURCH ChurchDIRECTORY Directory ADVENTIST

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST - FREDERIC

609 Benson Road; Pastor Curtis Denney Sat. Worship 11 a.m.; Sabbath Schl. 9:30 a.m.

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE VALLEY

Senior Pastor Bob Morton 1259 Hwy. 35 S., St. Croix Falls Sunday Worship: 9 & 11 a.m.

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

WORD OF LIFE CHURCH

Meeting in homes. Elders: Cliff Bjork, Jon Zens, 715-483-1357 and 715-755-3048 Sun. Fellowship - 10 a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

LUTHERAN

LUTHERAN

BALSAM LUTHERAN CHURCH

1115 Mains Crossing, 1/2 Mile South Hwy. 8 On 110th St.; Sun. Worship 9 a.m.; Sun. School 10:15 a.m.

Wed. Bible Study 8:30 a.m.; Wed. LOGOS 3:20 p.m.

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN (WELS)

Gene E. Jahnke, Pastor, 715-635-7672, Hm. 715-354-7787, Hwy. 70 at 53, Spooner Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School & Bible Classes For All - 10:45 a.m.

BETHANY LUTHERAN - BRANSTAD Pastor Jay Ticknor, 715-463-5746 3 miles So. of Grantsburg on Hwy. 87 Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

BETHANY LUTHERAN - SIREN

Hwy. 35, 1/2 blk. N. Main St. Interim Pastor Andrew Hinwood Pastoral Serv. 715-349-5280 Sun. School 8:15 a.m.; Sun. Worship - 9:30 a.m.

BETHESDA LUTHERAN - DRESSER (LCMC) www.bethesdalutheran.ws

Pastor Roger Kastelle 715-755-2562 1947 110th Ave., Dresser Contemporary Serv. 8:30 a.m.; Adult Ed & Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Traditional Service 10:45 a.m.;

BONE LAKE LUTHERAN bllc@lakeland.ws

Pastor Mary Ann Bowman, 5 mi. E. of Luck on Hwy. 48, 1/2 mi. S. on I; Office - 715-472-2535 Pastor - 715-472-8153, Exploring Prayer 8:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 3 - adult 9 a.m.; Wor. 10:30 a.m.; Fellowship 11:30 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

CHRIST LUTHERAN (LCMS)

Pipe Lake CTH G & T, 715-822-3096 Pastor Steve Miller Sun. Serv. 10:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m. during schl. yr.; Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sun. www.christlutheranpipelake.com

CLAM FALLS LUTHERAN (AALC)

Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt - 715-653-2630 Communion 1st Sun.; Wor. 9 a.m.; Sun. School 9 a.m.

FAITH LUTHERAN - BALSAM LAKE

faithlutheran@lakeland.ws Pastor Diane Norstad 715-485-3800; CTH I & Mill Street Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:40 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st & last Sundays

FAITH LUTHERAN - GRANTSBURG

Pastor Victor St. George, 715-463-5388 Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School 10:45 a.m.

FIRST EVAN. LUTHERAN

5561 Chestnut St., Taylors Falls, MN 651-465-5265 Traditional Worship 8:30 a.m.; Sunday School & Youth 9:45 a.m.; Adult Learning 10 a.m.; Contemp. Wor. 11 a.m.

FIRST LUTHERAN - CUSHING

Pastor Dorothy Sandahl, 715-648-5323 or 715-648-5324 Sun. Wor. 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.

FRISTAD LUTHERAN - CENTURIA

ELCA - 501 Hwy. 35, 715-646-2357, Mel Rau, Pastor Sun. Wor. & Holy Communion - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:40 a.m.

GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN - ELCA

Rt. 1, Balsam Lake, WI (Fox Creek) Pastor Neal Weltzen; GT Office - 715-857-5580, Parsonage - 715-822-3001, TR Office - 715-822-3001 Wors. Serv. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m.; Holy Communion - 1st Sun. of each month

GRACE LUTHERAN - WEST SWEDEN

Phone 715-327-4340, 715-327-8384, 715-327-8090 Interim Pastor Julie Brenden Worship 9:15 a.m.; Sun. School 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - FREDERIC

(Missouri Synod) Pastor Jody R. Walter, 715-327-8608 Sun. Schl. - 8:45 a.m.; Service - 10:45 a.m.

Communion - 1st & 3rd Sun.

LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTH. - ELCA CTH H, 1/2 mi. N. of CTH A & H on H Church Off. 715-635-7791 Roger Pittman, Pastor Worship Serv. 10 a.m.; Sun. School. 9 p.m.

LAKETOWN LUTHERAN - CUSHING

Pastor Dorothy Sandahl Sun. Wor. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:30 a.m.

LUCK LUTHERAN

510 Foster Ave. E. Office 715-472-2605; Home 715-472-8424 Sun. Wor. Serv. 10:30 a.m.; Mon. Wor. Serv. 6:30 p.m.

MILLTOWN LUTHERAN

113 W. Main St.. W., Phone 715-825-2453 Pastor Danny G. Wheeler 9:15 a.m. Worship ; 10 a.m. Sunday School

NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Pastor Emory Johnson, 715-463-5700 685 W. State Road 70, Grantsburg Sun. Wor. Serv. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

NORTH VALLEY LUTHERAN

Pastor Maggie Isaacson, 715-825-3559 3 mi. W. of Milltown on “G” Sunday Worship - 9:15 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

METHODIST

METHODIST

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST

Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Sunday School - 11 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST GRANTSBURG

Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Worship - 9 a.m.; Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

DANBURY UNITED METHODIST

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER

Pastor Father Daniel Bodin, 651-465-7345 25293 Redwing Ave., Shafer, MN Sunday 9 a.m.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

Pastor Michael J. Tupa, 715-866-7321 Cedar & Muskey Ave. - Webster Mass Sun 10:45 a.m., Wed. 5:45 p.m. (SeptMay), Fri. 9 a.m. (Summer) Sat. 8:15 p.m. on Sept. 1

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN, (LCMS) WEBSTER

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m.

404 Wis. Ave., Amery, 715-268-7717 Father John Drummy, Pastor Sat. Mass 4 p.m., Sun. Mass 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Sat., 3:30 p.m. or by appt.

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

PEACE LUTHERAN - DRESSER (ELCA)

Holytrinity@wisconsinumc.org 1606 165th Ave., CTH I, Centuria Pastor Freddie Kirk, 715-485-3363 Sunday Worship - 8:30 a.m.

Pastor Gerald Heinecke Church Phone 715-866-7191 Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Wor. - 10:30 a.m.

Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

GRACE UNITED - WEBSTER

2355 Clark Road, Dresser, WI, 715-755-2515 Web site: plcdresser.org Pastor Wayne Deloach, Intern Courtney Young Sun. Wor. 8:30 & 11 a.m., Sun. Schl. 9:35 a.m.

LAKEVIEW UNITED - HERTEL

PILGRIM LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (ELCA)

Tom Cook, Pastor Worship 8:45 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

Pastor Catherine Burnette 507 Wisconsin Ave. N., 715-327-8012 Sun. Parents & Toddlers 9:15 a.m.; Sun. Wor. - 10 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org

REDEEMER EV. LUTHERAN

(Wisconsin Synod) Pastor Gene DeVries 200 N. Adams St., St. Croix Falls Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 8:30 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN (Wis. Synod)

350 Michigan Ave., Centuria Sun. 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; E-mail: 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.

Holy Communion - 1st Sunday

TRINITY LUTHERAN LCMS, DANBURY

Pastor Gerald Heinecke Home 715-327-8608; Church 715-866-7191 Sunday Worship Service - 8 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

TRINITY LUTHERAN - FALUN

Hwy. 70 East, 715-689-2271, Pastor: Carl Heidel Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Communion -Every Sunday

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN OSCEOLA 300 Seminole Ave. (CTH M) Mark Kock, Pastor, 715-294-2828 Sunday Worship at 9 a.m.; Fellowship Bible Class at 10:15 a.m.

WEST DENMARK LUTHERAN

Pastors Mike & Linda Rozumalski 1 mi. west of Luck on N, 2478 170th St., Luck Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.; Fellowship following service

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - ELCA

Rev. Rexford D. Brandt 447 180th St., Osceola, 715-294-2936 Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month

YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN

1/2 mi. W. of Hwy. 35 on U, 715-866-8281, Pastors Douglas Olson, Roger Kampstra and Myron Carlson Services begin at 9:30 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE (AALC)

Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt - 715-653-2630 5 mi. E. of Frederic on W, 2 mi. south on I; Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - EAST FARMINGTON (WELS )

Pastor Martin Weigand - 715-294-3489 Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Adult Bible Class 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

ZION LUTHERAN - MARKVILLE

Pastor Tim Faust Worship - 11 a.m.; Sun. School - 10 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st & 3rd Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - TRADE LAKE

Interim Pastor Julie Brenden 715-327-8384, 715-327-8090 Fellowship - 10:30 a.m., Sun. Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays

PRESBYTERIAN

PRESBYTERIAN

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

Rev. Bruce Brooks - 715-483-3550 719 Nevada St. , (between Simonson & Tower Roads) , St. Croix Falls Worship - 10 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sun. Schl. - Child.- 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - Adults 8:45 a.m.; Communion 1st Sunday

Pastor Jack Starr Wor. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - during worship hour

LEWIS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST McKINLEY UNITED METHODIST

Pastor Annie Tricker Sun. Worship 11 a.m.; Sun. School 11 a.m.

Potluck dinner 1st Sunday

OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST

oumc@centurytel.net 306 River Street, Osceola, 715-755-2275 Pastor Mark Gilbert Adult Class - 8:30 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st Sunday

ST. CROIX FALLS UNITED METHODIST

Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship Service - 10 a.m.

Sunday School is at 9 a.m., Nursery available

ST. LUKE UNITED - FREDERIC

Pastor Arveda “Freddie” Kirk, 715-327-4436 Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Souper service Wed. 5:15 p.m.

SIREN UNITED METHODIST

Tom Cook, Pastor Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship - 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. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship - 8:15 a.m.

COVENANT

COVENANT

CALVARY COVENANT - ALPHA

Pastor Scott Sagle, 715-689-2541 Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Worship 10:30 p.m.; Elevator provided, welcome

SIREN COVENANT

Pastor Dave Guertin 7686 Lofty Pines Drive, Siren, 715-349-5601 Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

UNITED COVENANT - CLEAR LAKE Pastor Gary Tonn Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

CATHOLIC

CATHOLIC

ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-247-3310 255 St. Hwy. 35, East Farmington Mass Friday 9 a.m.; Sacrament of Penance Sat. 3:30 p.m.

CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH

Pastor - Father Daniel Bodin 490 Bench St., Taylors Falls, 651-465-7345 Sat. Vigil 5:30 p.m.; Sun. 7:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Tues. - Thurs. 7:30 a.m.

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP

Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-294-2243 255 E. 10th Ave., Osceola Masses: Sun. 10:30 a.m., Tues. 5 p.m.

Thurs. at 10 a.m. at Osc. Nursing Home ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY

CENTURIA ASSEMBLY OF GOD Pastor Don Wiltshire, 715-640-6400 Centuria - Phone 715-646-2172 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH

Pastor Larry Mederich, 715-294-4332 www.occconnect.org Mtg. @ St. Croix Art Barn; Sun. Serv. - 9 a.m.

Nursery and children church

SIREN ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Pastor Andrew Bollant Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Morn. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Supervised Nursery; Wed. Evening - Worship Serv. 6:30 p.m.

EVANGELICAL

EVANGELICAL

APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY (EFCA)

Pastor Bruce Tanner, 715-268-2176 942 U.S. Hwy. 8, Amery Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m.

CROSSWALK COMMUNITY CHURCH

Pastor Greg Lund, 715-327-8767 700 Churchwood Lane; 505 Old CTH W, Frederic Sun. Schl. - 9 a.m.; Morn. Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services Sat. Worship - 6 p.m., Luck Senior Center

TRADE RIVER EVAN. FREE

Pastor Dale VanDeusen, 715-488-2296 or 715-488-2653 20296 Hwy. 87, Grantsburg Morning Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:45 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services

BAPTIST

Pastor: Rev. Dennis M. Mullen, 715-327-8119 St. Dominic: Sat. 4:30 p.m.; Sun. 10:30 a.m.

Immaculate Conception: Sat. 6:30 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 a.m. Call the office for daily & holy day Mass times

ST. ANNE PARISH

Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-247-3310 139 Church Hill Rd., Somerset Mass Sun. 8:30 a.m.; Wed. 9 a.m.

Sacrament of Penance Sun. 8 a.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST - WEBSTER

Minister Garret Derouin, 715-866-7157 Musky & Birch St., Avail. in office 9 a.m. - noon, Tues.-Fri.; Sun. Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

WESLEYAN

WESLEYAN

WOODLAND WESLEYAN

Dairyland - Rev. Andrea Wittwer 715-244-3649 Sunday School - 10 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

FULL GOSPEL

FULL GOSPEL

WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

Pastor Dan Slaikeu 4 mi. SE of Grantsburg on Williams Rd. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

HOPE FELLOWSHIP OF SOMERSET 231 Bluff Drive, 715-247-2435 Services are Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

CHRISTIAN CENTER

CHRISTIAN CENTER

EL SALEM/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER

1751 100th Ave., Dresser Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Evening Services Sun. 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

Call Pastor Darryl Olson at 715-755-3133 for information and directions

ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN

CHRISTIAN ORTHODOX

HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX 523 1st St., Clayton, 715-948-2493 Fr. Christopher Wojcik, Pastor Saturday Vespers - 5 p.m.; Sunday Liturgy - 9:30 a.m.

HOLY CROSS ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN

NAZARENE

2393 210th Ave., St. Croix Falls Pastor Willis Christenson, 715-483-9464 Sunday School - 10 a.m.; Worship Service - 11 a.m.

FAITH FELLOWSHIP

Hwy. 35 and CTH N., Luck Bill McEachern Pastor, 715-485-3973 Sun. Bible study - 9 a.m.; Sun. Wor. - 10 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - AMERY

131 Broadway St., 715-268-2223; www.fbcamery.org Pastor Charlie Butt, Lead Pastor; Nick Buda, Assoc. Pastor of Family Ministries 1st Sunday Service: 9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.; Nursury available; Sun. School for Pre-K to 5th; Sun. School for Jr./Sr. high meet in teen center 2nd Sunday Service: 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.; Nursery available; Children’s church ages 3-4

FIRST BAPTIST - FALUN

Pastor Kevin Miller Associate Pastor Steve Ward Sunday School - (all ages) - 9:30 a.m.

Church Serv. - 10:45 a.m.

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.

ST. DOMINIC - FREDERIC & IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - GRANTSBURG CATHOLIC MASS SCHEDULE

Pastor Andy McDaniel, 715-327-8402 Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Wor. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.; www.tradelakebaptistchurch.org

EUREKA BAPTIST

715-857-5411 Worship Service - 9 a.m.; Sunday School-10:15 a.m.

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES

Pastor Father Michael J. Tupa CTHs A & H - 715-866-7321 Crescent Lake Voyager Village area.

Mass Sun. 8:15 a.m., Thurs. 11:30 a.m.

Reconciliation as per bulletin and by appt.

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST - BALSAM LK.

FIRST BAPTIST - MILLTOWN

SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY

Pastor Doug McConnell Youth Pastor Chris Radtke At Grantsburg High School, 715-463-5794 Sun. Serv. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church, 28005 Old Towne Rd., Chisago Lakes, MN hcomm.org Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

BAPTIST

Danbury - 7586 St. Rd. 77, 715-866-7321 Pastor - Father Michael J. Tupa Mass - Wed. 5 p.m. (Summer), Fri. 9 a.m. (Sept.-May).

Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appt.

Balsam Lake - Rev. John A. Drummy, Pastor - 405-2253 Mass: Sat. eves. 6 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 a.m.; Tues. 5:30 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m.Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:30 a.m. Sun. or by appt.

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

Pastor Marlon Mielke, 715-825-3186 Sunday Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., 7 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - TAYLORS FALLS, MN

FIRST BAPTIST - WEBSTER

Church Phone 715-866-4111; Interim Pastor Ken Hyatt; Youth Pastor Jerry Scheumann Sun. School - 9:30 a.m.; Wor. - 10:45 a.m (Nursery Provided)

GRACE CHURCH OF OSCEOLA “The Cure for the Common Church”

NAZARENE

CALVARY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

510 S. Vincent, St. Croix Falls Pastor Tom Reaume, 715-483-3696 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:45 a.m. & Wed. 6:30 p.m.

FAITH COMMUNITY

7535 Peet St., Danbury, 715-656-4010 Adult Bible Service 9 a.m.; Services: Sun. 10 a.m.; Sunday School during church service.

NONDENOMINATIONAL

NONDENOMINATIONAL

CENTERPOINT CHURCH “Come as you are”

Pastor Dick Enerson, www.centerpointstcroix.com, 715-294-1833, Meeting at SCF High Schl. - Main entrance 740 Maple Drive, St. Croix Falls Sunday Worship 10 - 11:15 a.m.

NEW LIFE COMMUNITY - AMERY

Interim Pastor Craig Jorgenson Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Children’s Church: K to 6th Grade

NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY

Meets at Dresser Elem. School, Dresser Pastor Michael Brand, 715-417-2468 Adult Class 9 a.m.; Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 9:45 a.m.; Nursery available

NEW WINE CHURCH - CENTURIA 309 5th Street, , 715-338-2751 Pastors Randy and Pam Stone Sunday 10 a.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m.

NORTHERN PINES FRIENDS WORSHIP GROUP 715-733-0481 or 715-733-0480 for time of meeting.

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

722 Seminole Ave., Osceola Pastor Dr. Kent Haralson; 715-294-4222 or 715-755-3454; info@gracechurchosceola.com Sun.: Praise & Worship Serv. 9 am., Adult Bible Study 10:45 a.m., Children’s Sun. School 10:45 a.m.

RIVER VALLEY CHRISTIAN

GRACE BAPTIST - GRANTSBURG

ST. PETER’S COMMUNITY CHURCH

716 S. Robert St., Grantsburg, 715-463-5699 Sr. Pastor Brad Moore David Ahlquist, Assoc. Pastor Sun. Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School 11 a.m.

1289 160th St. (Hwy. 65), St. Croix Falls, 715-483-5378 Pastors Dan and Claudia Denissen Sunday Adult Bible Class 9 a.m.

(No child care available) Worship and Children’s Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

“Faith on Purpose” (Love God, Love People...period) faithonpurpose.org CTH F, Dresser, 715-483-2911 Pastor’s res./office Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

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Students of the Week GRANTSBURG

FREDERIC

Tysen Wink has been chosen Frederic Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in second grade. Tysen is a caring and responsible classmate who has good work habits. His favorite classes are phy ed, music and math. Tysen enjoys playing football, basketball and video games.

Austin Kurkowski has been chosen Frederic Middle School’s student of the week. He is in eighth grade and the son of John and Jackie Kurkowski. Austin is a good student who is respectful to others and a hard worker. He is involved in football, basketball, track and baseball. Austin enjoys hunting, fishing and hanging out with friends. His future plans are to go to college and play sports.

The greatest influence in his life is his dad.

Jimmy Richter has been chosen Frederic High School’s student of the week. He is a senior and the son of Leanne and Eugene Richter. Jimmy is working very hard this year. He enjoys camping, riding bike and listening to nature. His future plans are to continue school to become a chemistry teacher. The greatest influence in his life is his mom.

Hailey Alden has been chosen Grantsburg Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in third grade and the daughter of Victoria Alden. Hailey has been working very hard on improving her reading and spelling this year. She is always very respectful and tries her hardest at everything she does. Hailey loves third grade and always comes to class with a smile.

Jacquelyn LaDuke has been chosen Luck High School’s student of the week. She is a sophomore and the niece of Barb Branville and Jay LaDuke.

Jacquelyn is willing to work with any student who needs a partner or help. She has a kind heart and is not judgmental. Jacquelyn is involved in track, basketball, pep band and works at the Drive In in Grantsburg. She enjoys spending time with family and friends. Her future plans are to attend college.

Krystal Zuniga has been chosen Luck Middle School’s student of the week. She is in eighth grade and the daughter of Kim Zuniga and Robert Zuniga. Krystal is a polite student with a pleasant personality, easygoing with her peers and does her best with her schoolwork. She is involved in FFA, band, choir and dance. Krystal enjoys baking, playing saxophone, singing, baby-sitting and biking.

Makenna Shannon has been chosen St. Croix Falls Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in second grade and the daughter of Angie and Aaron Shannon. Makenna has one younger brother named Michael. She likes to do math and play games. Makenna enjoys reading, working puzzles and baby-sitting her baby cousin.

Makenna wants to be a veterinarian when she grows up.

Scott Taylor Overby has been chosen St. Croix Falls Middle School’s student of the week. He is in fifth grade and the son of Michele Taylor and Bryan Zittleman. Scott is a humorous student who makes everyone laugh and he likes to be the peacemaker when there are problems.

He is involved in flag football, soccer, band and enjoys drawing and making things with Legos.

Scott’s favorite subject is art because it relaxes him.

Samantha O’Brien has been chosen St. Croix Falls High School’s student of the week.

She is a sophomore and the daughter of Kevin and Teri O’Brien. Samantha has an older brother, Derek. She enjoys reading, snowboarding, drawing and watching movies. Sam is involved in student council, hockey and soccer.

WEBSTER

SIREN

Lysandra Peacock has been chosen Siren Elementary School’s student of the week. She is a pleasure to have in class. Her smile lights up our classroom.

Lysandra is a good friend to her peers and a helper when needed.

She is very polite and enjoys school. Lysandra is working very hard to learn her letters for kindergarten and is an awesome listener during stories. She actively participates in class discussions.

Tabitha Wanless has been chosen Grantsburg High School’s student of the week. She is a senior and the daughter of Tracy and Keven Wanless. Tab is a self-starter, hard worker and is meticulous to details.

She is involved in managing football, swing choir and community choir, AODA and summer biology research. Tab enjoys spending time with friends and family, photography and reading. Her future plans are to go to college to major in biology or in the medical field.

ST. CROIX FALLS

LUCK

Sierra Zuniga has been chosen Luck Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in fourth grade and the daughter of Kim Zuniga and Robert Zuniga. Sierra has a positive attitude about school, is a good student and always does her best work. She is a member of the student council. Sierra enjoys gymnastics and dance. She also loves swimming and camping with her family. Sierra is very caring and willingly helps her fellow classmates whenever needed.

Jared Lee has been chosen Grantsburg Middle School’s student of the week. He is in fourth grade and the son of Michelle and Jason Lee. Jared loves to learn. He gets excited and involved in new things and always wants to learn more. Jared has great communication skills and is a leader in the classroom. His favorite class is gym. Jared is involved in church activities and enjoys participating in all sports.

Keenan Cook has been chosen Siren Middle School’s student of the week. He is the son of Ritchard and Jeanne Cook. Keenan always displays a very positive and respectful attitude in the classroom to both peers and staff. Keenan participates in class discussions and works diligently on assignments. His favorite colors are green and blue, favorite animal is a dog, favorite number is 12 and favorite place is Washington, D.C. His current plans for his future include enlisting in the Air Force and attending college.

Kelli Pluff has been chosen Siren High School’s student of the week. She is a sophomore who is currently enrolled in two art classes, 3-D/crafts and pottery, which she does well in, although her strongest area is drawing. Her animal drawings are so realistic they seem to have a life of their own. Kelli is a pleasure to have in class. She uses her time well and it shows in whatever she attempts. Kelli is a student with a promising future in art.

Serena Peck has been chosen Webster Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in second grade and the daughter of Joel and Jodie Peck. Serena does a great job, always works very hard and tries her best. She is especially good at reading and writing. Serena is kind and helpful. Her favorite subjects are reading and math. Serena likes to play with her cat, Whisper, and play with her slap-bracelet.

Morgan Anderson has been chosen Webster Middle School’s student of the week. She is in fifth grade and the daughter of Lee Anderson and Brandy Anderson.

Morgan has excellent attendance and likes school. She is polite, friendly and respectful of her classmates and teachers. Morgan works hard and is positive about everything she tries. She plays clarinet, collects cows and likes outdoor activities.

Bradley Krause has been chosen Webster High School’s student of the week. He is a junior and the son of Mark and Deanna Krause.

Bradley is self-motivated and well disciplined. He uses his time wisely in class and rarely wastes a moment. When building something in shop class his quality of work is outstanding. Bradley is involved in SIGN, cross country and basketball. He enjoys hunting and fishing.

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Sidney Bader has been chosen Unity Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in first grade and the daughter of Jeff and Missy Bader. Sidney is kindhearted, caring and a true academic all star. She has exemplary leadership qualities and is admired by her peers and staff.

Elizabeth Colton has been chosen Unity Middle School’s student of the week. She is in eighth grade and the daughter of Joseph and Jessica Colton. Elizabeth has a positive attitude ad works hard in class. She is kind and puts forth a great effort. Elizabeth is pleasant and caring toward others.

Kristy Mikl has been chosen Unity Middle School’s student of the week. She is a junior and the daughter of Garrick Mikl. Kristy enjoys hanging out with her friends and shopping. Her favorite class is trigonometry. After high school, Kristy hopes to go to college. She lives in Balsam Lake.

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Coming events Every Day, AA &/or AlAnon, Polk & Burnett counties, 715-931-8262 for time/location.

TUESDAY/16 Amery

Every Monday, Indianhead Barbershop Chorus meets at the government center, 7:30 p.m., 715-483-9202.

• Sjoland Lodge 5-635, Sons of Norway, meet at First Lutheran Church, 7 p.m.

Every Tuesday, Bingo at the Burnett County Moose

Balsam Lake

Lodge, Siren, 6 p.m.

• 7th-grade concert at the Unity school, 7 p.m.

Every Tuesday, Survivors of domestic violence & sexual assault support group, Polk County, 800-2617233 for location, 6-7:30 p.m.

Clam Falls

• Coffee hour at Clam Falls Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.

Grantsburg

NOVEMBER

• Grantsburg Christian Women’s Club meeting at the senior center, 9 a.m., 715-463-5207.

THURS.-SAT./11-13

Unity

• 7th-grade concert in the auditorium, 7 p.m.

St. Croix Falls

THURSDAY/18

• “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” at the elementary school gymnatorium. 7 p.m. and also Sat. 2 p.m., 715-4832507, Ext. 1301.

Luck

• Lions Bingo at Lions/DBS Hall, 5:30-8 p.m.

• American Legion & Auxiliary meeting at the village hall, 7 p.m.

• Historical society annual meeting, with program, at the library/museum, 7 p.m., 715-472-2030.

THURSDAY/11 Alpha

• Polk-Burnett Retired Teachers meeting at Calvary Covenant Church, 11:30 a.m., 715-689-2502.

Siren

Balsam Lake

Dresser

• Ruby’s Pantry at 24534 Hwy. 35/70. Open 1:30 p.m. Distribution 2 p.m.

• Rural Development representative at the government center. 715-635-8228, Ext. 4 for an appointment. 1-2 p.m., www.rurdev.usda.gov/wi.

St. Croix Falls

Taylors Falls, Minn.

• Red Cross CPR for the professional rescuer/healthcare provider course at the Red Cross office, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 715-485-3025, www.scvarc.org.

• NARFE meets at Village Pizzeria. Reservations by noon Nov. 8, 715-268-8618.

• “Nickel and Dimed” at Festival Theatre, 2 p.m., 715483-3387.

FRIDAY/19

The brilliant autumn sunset made the sky look like it was on fire. — Photo by Larry Samson

SATURDAY/13

Webster

• Burnett County Adult Day Care open house at Cedarwood Manor, 3-5 p.m.

FRI. & SAT./12 & 13 Luck

• “The Wicked Witch Project” at the high school, 7:30 p.m.

Alpha

• Big Buck Banquet at Calvary Covenantt Church, 6 p.m.

Amery

• Holiday bazaar at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 9 a.m.2 p.m.

Bone Lake

St. Croix Falls

• Harvest stew with bake sale and craft sale at the Zion Lutheran Church, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

FRIDAY/12

• Scout Pack 564 Scouting for Food in Siren, Webster, Danbury, 715-349-7045.

• Northwest Regional Writers meet at Sunrise Apts. community room, 1 p.m.

• Holiday bazaar & bake sale at the Northland Community Center, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 715-244-3565.

• Play, “A Stranger for Christmas,” at First Presbyterian Church. Fri. 7 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m., 715-483-3550.

Frederic Siren

• Fish fry at Burnett Moose Lodge, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 715349-5923.

St. Croix Falls

• American Legion Post 143 Fish Fry, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Webster

• Musical variety show at the high school, 7 p.m.

Burnett County Cozy Corner Cushing

• Cushing Fire Department’s venison feed at the community center, 4 p.m.

Danbury

• United Methodist Church bazaar and bake sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Frederic

SAT. & SUN./13 & 14

• Therapy dog meeting at the library, 10 a.m., 715-3274532.

• Frederic Arts holiday sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., www.FredericArts.org., 310 Lake Ave. S., 715-327-8073.

• AWF Knockdown at Grantsburg School, 7 p.m., 715463-2531, www.proawf.com.

Frederic

St. Croix Falls

• “Nickel and Dimed” at Festival Theatre, 7:30 p.m., Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., festivaltheatre.org.

Grantsburg Osceola

• 75th-annual lutefisk dinner at West Immanuel Lutheran Church, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

• Holiday bazaar at Osceola United Methodist Church, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 715-755-2275.

• Community Homestead Fall Craft Fair & Bake Sale at the community center, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 715-294-3038.

River Falls

• Burnett County Genealogical Day at UW-RF library.

Class 9:15 a.m. Open 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 715-425-3567.

Siren

• Hayride at Burnett County Family Resource Center, 11 a.m., 715-349-2922.

• Restorative Justice spaghetti feed fundraiser at the Moose Lodge, 4:30-7:30 p.m.

SUNDAY/14 Milltown

• Bountiful Blessings harvest dinner at Milltown Lutheran Church, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Siren

• Head Injury Support Group at Siren Covenant Church, 1-2:30 p.m., 715-349-8985.

St. Croix Falls

• Hobo soup lunch at the senior center, 12:30 p.m., games to follow.

MONDAY/15 Chisago City, Minn.

• Taylors Falls Christian Women meet at Zion Lutheran Church. Reservation by Thurs., Nov. 11, at 715-857-5573, 11:30 a.m.

Luck

• Danish Brotherhood Society meeting at Oakwood Inn, 5 p.m.

Frederic

Grantsburg

On Thursday, Nov. 11, at 10 a.m., Grantsburg will be holding their allschool Veterans Day program in the high school gym. Refreshments will be served following the program. Visitors are also invited to view the Wall of Honor, which is a tribute to the men and women who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces.

The Luck School will be holding their Veterans Day program on Thursday, Nov. 11, at 10 a.m. The junior/senior high school band will be performing en masse.; the presentation of colors will be by the Boy Scouts; and the Badger Girl and Badger Boy representatives will both be speaking. The public is invited.

• Lions Club Turkey/Ham Bingo at the Taylors Falls Memorial Community Center, 6:30 p.m.

FRI. & SAT./19 & 20 Osceola

• Tracking Down the Treasures around town.

FRI.-SUN./19-21 St. Croix Falls

• “Nickel and Dimed” at Festival Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., 715-483-3387.

SAT. & SUN./20 & 21 Centuria

• Women’s Boutique & Expo at the Brickhouse Getaway, Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., www.brickhousegetaway.com.

SATURDAY/20 Danbury

• Fire & rescue department’s hunters supper at the town hall. Starts at 4 p.m.

Dresser

• Fall bazaar & lunch at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 715-755-2562.

Luck

• Craft/bake sale, raffle, Santa at Bone Lake Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Hunters widow expo at Wilkin’s Resort, noon-4 p.m., 715-857-5555.

Milltown

• Santa-letter-writing workshop with the postmaster at the library, 1 p.m., 715-825-2313.

Turtle Lake/Danbury/Hertel

Frederic High School will hold a Veterans Day program on Thursday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. The program will include speaker Kordi Kurkowski, selections by the high school band and a reading

by Dean Daniels. The public is invited.

Luck

Happenings in the Upper St. Croix Valley communities

Milltown

Unity High School will hold a Veterans Day program on Thursday, Nov. 11, at 10:30 a.m. The public is invited. The VFW Post 6856 will honor veterans with a dinner, program and fireworks on Thursday, Nov. 11. Veterans dinner will be at 5 p.m., the program at 6:30 p.m. and fireworks to follow. Dinner reservations are required, call 715-825-2566.

Siren

The Veterans Day program will be held at Siren High School auditorium on Thursday, Nov. 11, at 10:30 a.m. The Siren American Legion will present the colors; the high school band will perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” and Jethro D’Jock will be the speaker. The public is invited.

St. Croix Falls

St. Croix Falls High School will hold a Veterans Day program on Thursday, Nov. 11, at 9 a.m. The guest speaker will be Fred Berns from Badger Boys State.

Included in the program will be the American Legion Post 143 and performances by the school’s music department.

American Legion Post 143 will honor Veterans with a dinner at 6 p.m. Program and Bingo to follow.

Spooner

Veterans Day observances will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner. Speakers include Peter J. Moran, vice chair of the Wisconsin Board of Veterans Affairs and 1st Lt. Shawn P. Gilbert of Rice Lake, a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

The three St. Croix Casinos will honor veterans on Veterans Day, Thursday, Nov. 11. The St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake will host a special Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. All veterans will be treated to a free buffet lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. At St. Croix Casino Danbury veterans will receive $5 in slot play and a buy one/get one free lunch or dinner buffet beginning at 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. St. Croix Casino Hertel Express will award all military personnel $5 in cash, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Webster

The Webster Middle School Veterans Day program begins at 9 a.m., followed by the high school program at 9:45 a.m.

The American Legion Otis Taylor Post 96 will once again be at both programs.

The middle school program will feature some students speaking about what Veterans Day means to them. The band will play a special Civil War medley with narration. The Webster Community Center will host their annual dinner honoring veterans on Thursday, Nov. 11. Happy hour is at 5:30 p.m.; potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m.; and program at 7 p.m.

Mites play during Wild halftime

"Grandpa" Bob Wright wrangles all the RVHA players together outside the Xcel Energy Arena, explaining what will happen and what they can expect. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Photos by Greg Marsten

Minnesota Wild right winger Cal Clutterbuck (with hockey stick) slides past the kids and into an interview after scoring a goal on the Calgary Flames, tying the contest.

Hockey is quickly becoming a girls sport in this region, and these RVHA Mites are only a few of the girls on the team.

The mites played a solid game, albeit short and without faceoffs, but had a very good time and were a true highlight for the over 17,000 fans.

Parents had just a few minutes to get the players skates on and laced, as the event was planned to the minute.

A Wild goal sparks a little rally in the bowels of the Xcel Energy Center, as the local mites also celebrate the score.