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Striking the classic “American Gothic” pose with help from cardboard cutouts, Deb and Anthony Chapman of Webster had some fun at the annual Tannerfest fundraiser for cystic fibrosis last Saturday, Oct. 13, near Centuria. The couple sold raffle tickets and volunteered at the event which raises thousands of dollars each year for CF research and education. More photos in Currents section. - Photo submitted

Getting serious for democracy Local comedian Joe Roberts appears in “Get Out and Vote” PSA; awaits word on TV pilot

by Gary King Leader editor LUCK – Stand-up comedians often make fun of politics but Joe Roberts recently had the opportunity to make a serious statement in support of democracy through an acting role in a “Get Out and Vote” public service announcement produced by Field Technique Films.

Roberts plays one of several citizens on a metropolitan street who find themselves in a stampede of potential voters on their way

Local comedian Joe Roberts reads a newspaper in the opening scene of a public service announcement which promotes voting. The 60second video is being shown in 26 states during this election season. Special photo

to the polls. Rap music provides a bassdriven sound track with lyrics urging people to “Get out and vote.” The video, which ends with a voice saying, “This coming November, don’t pick a party ... pick a president,” is currently being shown in 26 states. It can be viewed online at theleader.net.

It’s another in a string of acting appearances by the Luck-based comedian who owns the Winery and Grille’s Comedy Club in St. Croix Falls. Earlier this year Roberts acted in a commercial promoting recycling in the Twin Cities area. Most recently he wrapped what might be his biggest acting gig to date - a comedy pilot being shopped

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Rep. Rivard’s published comments (see story, page 3) are: 1. Inappropriate - he deserves the scrutiny he is receiving 2. Being taken out of context and now being used as a political football.

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FREDERIC - Frederic’s own Hazel Bohn was featured on “The Today Show” last week as part of that show’s regular birthday salute to those 100 and over. Commentator Willard Scott said Bohn, at 105, is an avid reader and a women’s basketball fan. The show’s segment is sponsored by Smucker’s, and Bohn was one of a half-dozen people from across the U.S. mentioned for having 100plus birthdays.

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Six-fingered carrot GRANTSBURG - This unique carrot, with six fingers, was grown by Dick and Corinne Keeley of rural Grantsburg. Photo submitted

Excess speed, inexperience cited as factors in crash POLK COUNTY - Speed and driver inexperience were factors in a three-vehicle accident Thursday morning, Oct. 11, which sent two people to the hospital, according to Sheriff Pete Johnson.

Johnson said no life-threatening injuries were involved.

Reports show that a 2002 Chevy Cavalier driven by 17-year-old Michael Darnell of Cushing was southbound on Hwy. 87 at what is believed to be a high rate of speed.

He attempted to pass a car on the right and lost control on a gravel shoulder, crossing over the centerline and striking a northbound 2008 Ford panel truck head on.

The accident occurred at 210th Avenue in Eureka.

Darnell was airlifted from the scene to a Minnesota hospital. Jonathan Bone, 46, Stanchfield, Minn., the driver of the panel truck owned by Allina Health Systems, was extricated and taken by ground ambulance to a hospital. The truck had rolled onto its side, coming to rest in the east ditch.

John Lowe, 59, New Richmond, the driver of a 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis which was passed on the right by Darnell, was not injured.

The crash, which occurred at 11:39 a.m., remains under investigation by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the Wisconsin State Patrol. The PCSO was assisted at the scene by Cushing Fire, St. Croix Fire, St. Croix EMS, Unity Ambulance and the Polk County Highway Shop.

Seat belt use by all drivers was unknown.

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The vehicle driven by 17-year-old Michael Darnell of Cushing. - Photos from Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

This truck was involved in the three-vehicle accident on Thursday, Oct. 11, in Eureka.

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Comedian Joe Roberts at a special showing this summer of the TV pilot “Dead Sexy,” with two of his co-stars.

Roberts plays a “sidekick detective” to the main character. LEFT: A poster promoting the series. - Special photos

to major networks.

“I can’t reveal anything about the plot as I’m under contract,” Roberts noted. “I play the sidekick detective and friend to the main character ... the working title is ‘Dead Sexy.’ “Roberts attended a formal viewing of the pilot last month at a Twin Cities movie theater.

Much of the pilot was shot last year in several locations, including Minneapolis. Roberts got the part through a writer - a Minnesota native - that he’s done smaller projects with. Jack Woodbridge of the Twin Cities-based Woodbridge Productions was the director and the lead male actor is Morley Nelson.

“Shooting the TV pilot was great fun and the cast and crew were awesome,” Roberts said. “But filming involves very long hours.”

Roberts has carved out his own niche in the regional comedy scene. He has opened for comic legend Louie Anderson and had planned on doing a dinner show with veteran Twin Cities comedian Wild Bill Bauer in September at Grantsburg but Bauer passed away two weeks before the performance.

His career has also put him alongside some of the other comedy greats and taken him to the finals in Acme’s “Funniest Person Contest.” He’s also been interviewed on the KQRS morning show - the Twin Cities’ popular radio program.

Roberts, amidst acting and comedy, still finds time to run his comedy club, perform at benefits and write a joke or two for the weekly column that appears in the local weekly newspaper - “Just for Laughs,” which appears on page 3 of the Leader’s Currents section.

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On his Web site Roberts notes that he, “Hates clowns, vegans, stuffy-overpaid CEOs, people who can’t laugh at themselves, snooty rich (people), PETA and people who can’t think for themselves and go along with their touchy-feely pals no matter what.”

“Other than that,” he adds, “I love everybody.”

And Roberts says he wouldn’t mind traveling to the West Coast should the TV pilot be picked up - but he would rather live in rural Wisconsin.

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Briefly NEW RICHMOND - Bakke Norman will be closing its Baldwin office and transferring attorneys and staff to the firm’s New Richmond and Menomonie locations. Attorneys Terry Dunst, Adam Jarchow and Tammy Skoglund and their support staff will move to the New Richmond office. Bob Richardson and his support staff, together with Richardson Tax and Accounting, will move to the Menomonie office. Tom Schumacher, the managing partner at Bakke Norman, explained the reason for the change, “We are making this move to allow our practice groups to work more closely together and to better meet our clients’ needs. It will allow us to expand the use of our investment in technology infrastructure, including enabling firm members to work remotely on a more frequent basis. It will also reduce the amount of bricks and mortar utilized to provide legal services to our growing and expanding client base. We are seeing more client meetings occur outside our physical offices, or ‘remotely’ through technology. As we look to the future, we expect this trend will continue.” – from Bakke Norman ••• MILWAUKEE – Applications for the 2013 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Excellence Scholarship can now be obtained in the principal’s office at Wisconsin public, religious and independent high schools, from the Wisconsin Parents Association, homeschooling-WPA.org, and at kohleducation.org. A total of 100 $1,000 scholarships will be awarded next spring. - with submitted information

Unity, St. Croix Falls, Grantsburg, Siren school meetings next Monday Annual meetings give all a voice

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES – Next Monday, Oct. 22, the St. Croix Falls, Unity, Grantsburg, and Siren school districts will hold their annual meetings.

These meetings are the one time a year when the public, parents and taxpayers can meet with the school district officials and the school board to find out what is happening in the district. The meetings include a review of school finances and future plans for the district.

These meetings belong to the public and are open to all.

The Siren meeting starts at 6 p.m. The other three meetings start at 7 p.m. Each meeting starts with a budget hearing followed by the district meeting.

(A citizens guide to annual meetings can be found on our Web site: the-leader.net)

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Shooting in Luck draws three arrests Indiana man ends brawl with a gunshot

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer LUCK – A late-night brawl last weekend in Luck drew the attention of authorities after an Indiana man drew a handgun and shot it into the ground.

The incident occurred shortly after 2 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 14, in an alleyway between Main Street and 2nd Avenue, behind the Frandsen Bank & Trust.

According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, the incident began when three men from Hobart, Ind., were involved in a bar brawl, and when they were kicked out of the tavern, they took it outside, where one of the men, Michael Kmetz, 34, shot a .40-caliber pistol to stop the brawl.

Approximately 15 people were on the scene and were witnesses to the fight. Police were called and arrived moments later.

Kmetz tracked the officer down.

“He apparently went to the of-

ficer and told him he had a gun,” stated Capt. Steve Smith from the PCSD. There were no injuries in the shooting incident, although the actual brawl results were unclear.

Kmetz was believed to have been intoxicated, as were his brothers. The shooter was immediately taken into custody, as were his brothers, Robert Kmetz, 32, and James Kmetz, 21, who were both charged with disorderly conduct.

However, Michael Kmetz faces

Published comments put state representative on defensive Rivard loses endorsements by own party members; scolded by Barron district attorney

by Gary King Leader editor WASHBURN COUNTY Comments by a local state representative about rape published in a Chetek newspaper late last year have put the freshman GOP legislator at odds with members of his own political party, including vice p re s i d e n t i a l candidate Paul Ryan, who has withdrawn his Rep. Rivard endorsement of the representative.

Incumbent state Rep. Roger Rivard of Rice Lake was also challenged in a news release issued

by Barron County District Attorney Angela Beraneck regarding the incident he was commenting on.

Rivard represents the 75th Assembly District, which includes Barron, Washburn and parts of Polk counties.

In response to a question about a local case in which a 14-yearold girl accused a 17-year-old boy of sexually assaulting her, Rivard told the Chetek Alert that when he was young his father told him “some girls rape easy” as a way to warn him that a woman could agree to sex but later claim it wasn’t consensual.

Once his remarks were discovered he eventually issued a statement saying rape is horrible and his comments were taken out of context.

Washburn County GOP chairman Dan Hubin was quoted by the Milwaukee Journal this week as saying “I don’t know what the issue is here - I don’t know why people are even making an issue of it.” Hubin said Saturday’s “Rally for Romney, Ryan, Rivard, Duffy and Thompson” at Spooner was held as planned, despite the controversy.

Rivard, who faces Democrat Stephen Smith in the Nov. 6 election, said that the article in the Alert - which did not spark controversy at the time - didn’t provide full context of his comments and that his father’s exact words may have been different from those printed.

“He also told me one thing, ‘If you do (have premarital sex), just remember, consensual sex can turn into rape in an awful hurry.’

Because all of a sudden a young lady gets pregnant and the parents are madder than a wet hen and she’s not going to say, ‘Oh, yeah, I was part of the program.’

All that she has to say or the parents have to say is it was rape because she’s underage. And he just said, ‘Remember, Roger, if you go down that road, some girls,’ he said, ‘they rape so easy.’“ Top state Republicans distanced themselves after the news about Rivard’s comments were reported in the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel last week. Besides Paul Ryan, they include Sean Duffy (7th Congressional District), Paul Johnson (U.S. Senate) and Tommy Thompson (candidate for U.S. Senate).

State Rep. Robin Vos, in charge of the campaign operation to reelect Republicans to the Assembly, said Thursday, Oct. 11, that he believed Rivard’s comments did not represent where Rivard’s true feelings are. “He has daughters and granddaughters. He is a man who has tried very hard to explain what his position is ... I

didn’t think he did as good a job as he could have.” However, later that day Vos condemned Rivard’s comments as “unacceptable and embarassing” and withdrew his support. A Vos spokesperson said the committee would no longer provide financial support to Rivard. Duffy said $500 donated to his campaign by Rivard would be redirected to a domestic abuse shelter in Superior.

Beranek, a Democrat, who prosecuted the case which Rivard commented on, said the attack was a serious act of aggression that lacked any element of consent.

“The public needs to know the case Rep. Rivard was speaking about was not a ‘Romeo and Juliet’ situation,” she said. “This was a sex act perpetrated by force against the will of the victim. There was no consent.”

The teenage boy was charged with sexually assaulting the girl in a school band room. The girl told investigators she said “no” when the boy told her he wanted to have sex with her but that he pinned her to the floor and sexually assaulted her. The boy was sentenced to 90 days in jail under terms of a plea agreement.

The agreement came about, Beranek said, to spare the girl from enduring a trial.

Rivard, who also lost support from the Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin, the Tavern League of Wisconsin and Wisconsin Grocers Association, continues to enjoy support from local Republicans, as well as Wisconsin Right to Life, Pro-Life Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Restaurant Association and the National Federation of Independent Businesses-Wisconsin.

His opponent in the Nov. 6 election - Stephen Smith - responded to the issue in a letter to the editor this week (page 9). with information from Milwaukee

much more serious charges of endangered safety by use of a firearm, as well as a likely charge of intoxicated use of a firearm.

Official charges against all three had yet to be filed by press time.

Grass fires flourishing in very dry conditions

by Priscilla Bauer Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – The Grantsburg Fire Department was called out to yet another grass fire on the evening of Monday, Oct. 15.

Grantsburg and DNR fire personnel and equipment were dispatched to a residence on Maplewood Road in the Town of Wood River where they found a fire, which had been started in a ditch spreading to nearby hay bales.

“It just took off and spread to at least eight round hay bales,” said Grantsburg Fire Chief Derek Zeiler.

“Conditions are extremely dry,” commented Zeiler. “This is the driest September since 1952.

We have a pretty good drought going. We’d need significant rainfall for it to change, a quarter or inch of rain won’t do anything.”

Zeiler went on to say the warm, windy days have added to the very dangerous burning conditions.

According to Zeiler, the Grantsburg department has responded to at least four to five grass fires in the last two weeks.

“It’s not just our department,” added Zeiler. “Other departments in Burnett and Polk counties have been busy with grass fires, too.”

Zeiler said the DNR does have a ban on burning, and people in villages and towns are asked to respect the ban and not burn.

“If people do burn and the fire gets away, and we are called, then they can be held responsible,” said Zeiler.

Zeiler said the Monday night fire resulted in over four hours of time for the Grantsburg fire and DNR personnel.

Zeiler said if a department is called to an out-of-control fire those responsible for starting it could be fined and be held accountable for the cost to suppress the blaze.

Most area schools losing state aid Some districts see dip in the hundreds of thousands

by Gary King Leader editor BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES - Most area school districts are among the two-thirds of the state’s districts to experience a reduction of state aid for the 2012-13 school year, according to information released this week by the Wisconsin Department of Instruction.

Some schools are losing as much as 15 percent compared to last year’s figures, and depending on how much state aid each

school receive under the the state’s formula, the loss sometimes ended up being in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Cumberland, for example, will see a $439,000 dip in state aid, an 11-percent drop from last year.

Exceptions include St. Croix Falls (up 8 percent or $381,000), Amery (up 3.55 percent or $311,000), Osceola (up 8.6 percent or $835,000) and Shell Lake (up 24 percent or $522,000).

Other districts in the area are not so fortunate.

Webster, Siren, Spooner and Northwood (Minong) will all see a 15-percent decrease in state aid.

That translates to approximately $24,000 less at Webster, $147,000 less at Siren, $200,000

less at Spooner and $8,000 less at Northwood.

Other area schools losing state aid include Frederic (down 3.2 percent or approximately $76,000), Clayton (down 3.1 percent or $86,000), Birchwood (down 15.1 percent or $13,000), Grantsburg (down 0.32 percent or $16,000), Luck (down 5.79 percent or $124,000) and Unity (down 9.6 percent or $348,000).

Gov. Walker’s budget required many school districts to make reductions in spending last year when all 424 school districts in the state saw a drop in state aid.

In this second year of the budget, many school districts are still adjusting to the two-year, $834 million decline in state aid and

across-the-board 5.5-percent reduction in per-pupil revenue caps, which restrict how much districts can collect from both state aid and property taxes.

To keep districts from losing too much money in one year, the state limited state-aid reductions last year at 10 percent - but that cap is gone this year.

The state allots aid to school districts based on several factors including student enrollment, property values and shared costs from the previous year. School boards use the state aid figures to finalize local property tax levies using a revenue cap formula to determine whether a referendum is required to ask voters to exceed the cap.

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Wood River Town Board denies beer license to Burnett Dairy

by Priscilla Bauer Leader staff writer ALPHA - The Wood River Town Board voted unanimously at the board’s Wednesday, Oct. 10, meeting to deny Burnett Dairy Cooperative a Class “A” fermented malt beverage license, which allows retail sale of fermented malt beverages (beer) for consumption off the premises (off-sale).

The dairy was seeking the license to sell beer specifically at the cooperative’s hardware store.

Roger Woods, owner of Backwoods Beer and Bait in nearby Falun, presented a

petition with 150 signatures to the board.

Some, but not all, of those signing the petition were Town of Wood River residents.

“I was told if no one opposed the license the board would have no reason to vote against it, so that’s when I started the petition,” said Woods.

“I was surprised by the support,” said Woods of the high number of people signing his petition against granting the dairy a license.

Woods commented he had nothing against the dairy but noted the hardware store is already selling bait and tackle, which is cutting into his business.

“If they sell one thing it’s taking away from my sales.”

Several Wood River town residents and community members also voiced opposition to granting the license during the meeting.

There were those who wondered and were unhappy at the direction the dairy was taking. Some felt the hardware store should remain as such and not expand into other types of sales. And still others felt small businesses, such as the bait shop, needed to be supported so they would remain open.

“Everyone attending the meeting sup-

ports the dairy but felt it doesn’t have to be all things to all people,” town Supervisor Dale Halverson later commented.

According to Halverson, no one other than the dairy’s chief financial officer, Mike D’Jock, spoke in favor of issuing the license.

Halverson said after listening to the citizen input, the board felt the general community, not just Wood River residents, saw it important to keep small businesses in the community viable, and to that end, voted to deny the license.

Halverson said the dairy could reapply for the license at any time in the future.

Senior housing options discussed at Luck LUCK – About two dozen senior citizens got together last week to start a conversation about housing needs and transitions for retirees and seniors in the Luck area. They took a look at current limitations, options and possible changes for independent senior living.

Currently the United Pioneer Home in Luck offers skilled nursing and assisted living care, but not independent senior living with a strong community focus.

The Third Act, a local senior women’s group that addresses and promotes vibrant living for women 60 to 90-plus years of age, arranged the gathering, which was held at the Luck Senior Center Tuesday, Oct. 9. Jan Bauer and Judy Grumstrup hosted the meeting, with local business owner Brook Waalen leading the discussion.

Discussion at the meeting centered on two questions, How do I live now? and, How do I want to live in the future? Included were issues that make it possible, difficult, or sometimes impossible for people to stay in their current home into their elderly years.

Local business owner Brook Waalen moderated the discussion at the senior center on senior housing. — Photos by Mary Stirrat Some participants said they want to stay in their home as long as possible,

Judy Grumstrup, left, and Jan Bauer arranged and hosted the Tuesday, Oct. 9, meeting on senior housing needs and transitions.

adapting the home or hiring assistance as needed to make this feasible. Others want

to move to a smaller home or apartment in town.

Some envision living in a new retirement community or cluster village yet to be built, where community values are fostered. This community could be in Luck or in the surrounding rural area so people with strong interests in nature could maintain activities such as bird-watching, walking in the woods, or simply living close to nature.

Creating an intentional community, built by individuals or groups of individuals in a public/private partnership, was also discussed.

All of the issues about senior living will continue to be discussed at the next meeting Monday, Nov. 5, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Luck Museum. All men and women who are interested in discussing people’s housing needs as they age and in generating some action items are welcome.

For more information, contact Grumstrup at 530-400-1029 or e-mail her at jgscott@gmail.com. — Mary Stirrat with submitted information

Two dozen seniors gathered last week to discuss housing needs and transitions. Brook Waalen, standing, facilitated the discussion.

Polk library slowly dissolving Federation services may continue

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – The services of the Polk County Library Federation are being phased out bit by bit. The dissolution committee appointed to oversee part of the process met last Thursday, Oct. 11, to review the status of two of those services, the jail books program and Books by Mail.

They found that the jail books are heading to the jail while the future of mailed books is uncertain. Also uncertain is the future of the dissolution committee, which may need another meeting to wrap up its work and prepare a final report.

The program to get books to the prisoners in the county jail is ongoing, with $20,000 of levy money added to the public protection budget for 2013. Where the books will be housed at the jail is still under discussion, as is when the books will be moved from the library federation site. Federation director Colleen Foxwell reported that the sheriff has some space options for the collection. It was not re-

The dissolution committee for the Polk County Library held one of its final meetings last Thursday, Oct. 11. Seated (L to R): are Cricket LaFond, Darlene Anderson, Tanna Worrell, Warren Nelson, Colleen Foxwell, Jill Gover, John Thompson and Duana Bremer. - Photo by Gregg Westigard ported what expenses the $20,000 will cover.

The future of Books by Mail is more uncertain. Committee member Tanna Wor-

rell, Centuria, did a survey of 102 BBM users and found a wide range of people using the service, both by age and by reason. The ages ranged up to the 90s but some users in their 20s and 30s mentioned work schedules. Several of the more elderly mentioned limited winter driving as a reason for the mailed book service.

John Thompson, director of the Indianhead Federated Library System, told the committee that there is no legal mandate to provide the service. It was mentioned

by Thompson and others that some libraries are using volunteers to deliver books to their neighbors. In the survey of 102 BBM users, no postal address had more than 15 people.

Levy funding for the Polk County Library Federation ends Dec. 31, a drop of $175,000 in levy dollars. However, the federation has $88,000 of its own funds, from grants and donations, and will continue some programs into 2013. Those funds are under the control of the library federation board, a separate body from the dissolution committee.

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Kudos abound at Webster School meeting

by Carl Heidel Leader staff writer WEBSTER — There was almost an air of festive celebration at the meeting of the Webster School Board when it met Monday, Oct. 15. It seemed as though everyone was thanking or recognizing everyone else.

It began with the cheerleaders presenting flowers to board members. That was their way of thanking the board for its

support this fall.

Then the teachers got in the act as Roy Ward and Kendra Avery gave the board members special gift cups. Ward explained that Bosses’ Day was coming, and the teaching staff wanted to do something to express their appreciation to their bosses, the school board.

And finally, as the school principals gave their reports, they announced that the Wisconsin Department of Instruction

Webster cheerleaders presented Webster School Board members with flowers at the Monday, Oct. 15, board meeting. It was the cheerleaders way of thanking the board for its support.

Webster teaching staff decided to honor their bosses for Bosses’ Day, so they presented special gift cups to the school board members at the Oct. 15 board meeting. – Photos by Carl Heidel unless otherwise noted

Wisconsin State Superintendent of Education Tony Evers honored the Webster Elementary School with the Wisconsin School of Recognition Award. Pictured with Evers (L to R) are teacher Robin Hallanger, teacher Lisa Richison and Principal Martha Anderson. – Photo submitted

had named both the elementary and the middle schools as recipients of this year’s Wisconsin School of Recognition Award.

This is the fourth time the elementary school has received the award, and the sixth consecutive year the middle school has won it. The award is given annually to recognize outstanding academic achievements in schools in areas that are struggling economically.

In other business the board: approved a trip to the state volleyball tournament by

the Webster volleyball team; received the official student count for this fall at 719 students, down slightly from last year; certified the 2012-2013 tax levy at $6,632,696; granted youth option requests to Emma Kelby and Amber Davis; approved bus driver and extracurricular contracts, and approved a policy statement of fraud policy; and approved expenditures for an in-school announcement system.

Wisconsin State Superintendent of Education Tony Evers honored the Webster Middle School with the Wisconsin School of Recognition Award. Pictured (L to R) are Principal Tim Widiker, teacher Ashley Close, Evers and teacher Laurie Kriegel. – Photo submitted

Legal fees increasing at Luck No decision on administrator position

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer LUCK — Increases in the cost for legal services, combined with a growing need to use those services, could mean a change in the way the village of Luck pays for those services.

For a number of years, the village has been paying $150 per hour for the services of Bakke Norman attorney Adam Jarchow. Jarchow was in attendance at the Wednesday, Oct. 10, meeting of the Luck Village Board, where he presented his firm’s new fee structure.

For the past five years, he said, Bakke Norman has charged $150 per hour. Come Jan. 1, 2013, the hourly rate will increase to $175.

The hourly fee works for many municipalities, he said, but the firm is also offering a monthly flat rate of $750 per month for village services and $750 per month for police department service. According to village clerk Kevin Kress, village services include reviewing ordinance changes, license and permit applications, and meeting agendas. Police department services include prosecution of village citations and ordinance violations.

The 2012 budget included a total of $14,000 for attorney fees, village President Peter Demydowich said, and $15,000 has already been spent. Another $3,000 is anticipated by the end of the year.

Demydowich said he believes the village staff have put off calling the attorney and, speaking in favor of the flat monthly rate, said that having the ability to call whenever necessary would be beneficial. According to Kress, each e-mail and phone call is individually billed.

Trustee Alan Tomlinson noted that the board was to hold its budget planning meeting Monday, Oct. 15, and asked if a decision on whether to go with the hourly or flat rate could be held off until it can be discussed within the bigger budget picture.

The board agreed to discuss it at the budget meeting and put it on the agenda for the November board meeting.

Administrator position Trustee Bob Determan, chair of the finance and personnel committee, reported that the committee discussed the village administrator position but had no concrete recommendations at this point.

He said the village clerk will be compiling a list of tasks and duties for which the village office is responsible.

Each item will be evaluated to determine how well they are being done to help decide what additional personnel might be needed.

Mowing fees Each summer the village crew uses village equipment to mow several properties, and the village board Wednesday evening came up with a way to recoup at least part of the cost.

At its last meeting, said Demydowich, the public services commission recommended that the village assess a $20 administrative fee each time it mows property belonging to an individual. This amount, he said, at least covers the cost of sending out the notification letters to the owners who have failed to keep their property mowed.

Public works director Seth Petersen said he discussed the issue with the village attorney and felt that the $20 figure was fair. Jarchow was in attendance at the meeting and said that his only recommendation was that the figure assessed reflects actual costs since the village cannot make a profit.

The cost for renting the mower is $40 per hour, Petersen told the board, plus $12.75 per hour for labor. He indicated that the village mows between five and eight properties each summer, and one specific property is mowed five or six times. The village mowed 15 to 20 properties this past summer, Petersen said. “(The administrative fee) is more to discourage the use of the village as a mowing service,” said Trustee Craig Lundeen as the board discussed a higher fee.

Fees of $40 and $25 were briefly discussed before the board voted to go with the $20 recommendation of the public services commission.

Other business • The board accepted a bid of $5,380 from Maxwell Heating and Air Conditioning to replace two furnaces at the village hall, with the village crew to install. There is $6,000 in the furnace replacement budget.

• Acting on an earlier request from the golf course, the board approved purchase of a truckster. The truckster will be purchased with golf course funds and no village tax dollars will be used. Course superintendent Kevin Clunis reported that Dennis Frandsen has made a donation to the golf course that will be used to change four greens. One will be done this fall, with the other three completed next fall.

• The board approved an entertainment license for the community club/Polk County Realty fourth-annual Halloween event. Area children can trick-or-treat on Main Street from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., with 35 businesses participating. Costumed children can then take part in the Halloween parade, with lineup at Jensen Furniture and The Bottle Shop at 12:50 p.m. The parade starts at 1 p.m.

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Polk’s proposed budget shows little change Tax levy up one-half percent

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE — The Polk County Board of Supervisors reviewed the 2013 draft county budget Tuesday night, Oct. 16, and approved a final budget that will be published in an upcoming edition of the Leader.

Although some minor adjustments were not included in the draft and numbers given here are not final, the total property tax levy is expected to be about $21.65 million. This is about one-half percent more than the 2012 levy of $21.547 million.

The taxing mill rate is expected to increase 2.7 percent, from $5.23 per $1,000 in equalized property values to $5.37 per $1,000 in property values. This means that properties valued at $100,000 will be paying about $537 in county property taxes.

The mill rate increase is due to increases in the Act 150 levy, which provides reimbursement to municipal libraries for rural use, and bridge aid. The Act 150 levy is increasing by about $43,000, and the bridge aid is increasing by $66,300. The general fund tax levy is decreasing by about $2,000.

Four amendments were considered by the board before the budget was approved for publication.

Approved unanimously on a voice vote, with Supervisors Neil Johnson and Tom Magnifici absent, was an extension of expanded hours for a court commissioner.

Last year, the board approved increasing the time of the court commissioner from one-quarter to one-half time to deal with a backlog of cases. Polk County Circuit Court Judge Jeff Anderson explained the need to extend the additional hours for another year by saying that he is over

the learning curve and the backlog of cases is decreasing, but both he and Judge Molly GaleWyrick were still dealing with an extremely heavy caseload.

The cost of extending the additional hours for another year is $33,500, which will be funded by the undesignated fund and will not impact the tax levy.

The second amendment that was approved incorporated changes that were identified since the county administrator made his budget recommendations in September. Once the recommendation is made, all changes must be approved by the full county board. The changes include increases and decreases in state aid or other revenue, and will have minimal impact on the tax levy.

The other two amendments were not approved. One would have added funding for an additional child protection investigator, but a retirement within the human services department allowed funding within the department to be used for the hiring.

The final amendment sought an additional $15,000 for the county museum to be used to paint the two county-owned schoolhouses located at the fairgrounds and in Balsam Lake, and for security measures at the museum.

This amendment failed by a ballot vote of 9 in favor, 12 opposed. Those in favor of the additional funding argued that the buildings are owned by the county and need to be maintained. Adding security measures could protect the county from certain liability issues by ensuring safety and discouraging theft.

Those opposed questioned why the request didn’t follow the appropriate budget process or why the director of buildings didn’t make the request. “We only own the building,” said Supervisor Brian Masters. “We don’t own anything inside the building. It’s not our responsibility.”

A public hearing on the 2013 Polk County budget will be held Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. during the regular monthly meeting of the board of supervisors.

Personnel policies As part of his 2013 budget recommendation, county Administrator Dana Frey reviewed and made recommendations on personnel policy, which he presented to the county board Tuesday night. He told the board that he made recommendations on all personnel policies, since making no recommendation was the same as recommending that things stay as they are. On average, employers in the United States spend 44 cents on benefits for every $1 of salary, and even more is spent on benefits for government workers.

One of Frey’s main recommendations is that the county transition to a personaltime-off system rather than vacation days, sick time and holidays. He also recommended that positions be reviewed and clustered, with job descriptions standardized to a greater degree, to make lateral moves and promotions more feasible for current employees.

Looking at salary structures, Frey said that about 55 percent of employers across the nation pay less than Polk County, and about 45 percent pay more. He noted, however, that salaries at the county are all over the board in comparison to salaries across the nation. Some are in the highest 80 or 90 percent, while others are in the lowest 10 or 20 percent.

Frey recommended that the county move slowly over the next five years to align salaries with the national market.

He suggested a 3.5-percent increase for the lowest paid, with a minimum increase of 1 percent.

Finally, Frey recommended that the employee share for health care be gradually increased from 12 percent to 15 percent and eventually to 20 percent. He also suggested “behavior change” items such as an out-of-pocket maximum for drugs that would encourage employees to use generic prescriptions when available and an emergency room copay.

Other business • The board voted unanimously to refinance $1.865 million in debt, saving $32,000 a year in 2013 and 2014. Working with Stifel Nicolaus & Company, the interest rate will be reduced from 4 percent to 1.6 percent. The term of the debt is unchanged and extends through 2014.

• Marty Harding, chair of The St. Croix Valley Foundation, updated the board on efforts to have the St. Croix River Region designated a National Heritage Area.

More than 450 stories on the heritage, people, places and events that make the valley have been collected, she said, inviting board members to one of four workshops that will be held in the coming weeks.

The workshops will focus on identifying strategies to promote and conserve the resources that define the St. Croix River Region and the key stories that unite it.

Workshops will be held Oct. 30 in Taylors Falls, Minn., Nov. 3 in Hudson, Nov. 8 in Shell Lake and Nov. 15 in Hinckley, Minn.

Go to stcroixheritage.org for more information.

Burnett County goes paperless

Webster Village Board plans for 2013

by Sherill Summer Leader staff writer WEBSTER – The Webster Village Board is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, Oct. 17, to work out a budget for 2013. Some of the items they hope to find money for in 2013 were discussed at the village board’s October meeting held on Wednesday, Oct. 10. At the fairgrounds the bathrooms could use some refurbishing, and it is hoped they can be addressed next year.

The new agriculture building needs gutters and a security light, and there may also be more lighting added to the arena in 2013. The village board is also considering purchasing a plow for the village’s one-ton pickup.

The village is still waiting to hear about the CDBG funding for the water-improvement project. MSA’s Dave Rasmussen was at the meeting and is confident Webster will be awarded money, but the amount will not be know until the end of the month. The village will not know exactly what water projects they will take on and what the estimated cost of the vil-

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lage’s portion of those projects will be until the grant amounts are known. In the meantime, the water tower needs to be inspected and cleaned. Public utility Chair Paul Berg is hoping to bring someone who uses scuba gear to clean inspect it so the tower will not have to be drained. This cost will have to be fitted into the budget.

One project that will not wait is to repair lift station No. 3. Over the years, the station has sunk into the ground about 3 inches. The village board already has one bid in to lift the station, add another concrete slab and replace the service door, and the board is waiting on another bid.

The project is expected to cost about $1,000.

In other business A new dog ordinance was passed around for the board to consider. The tougher ordinance is in response to a dog bite on Main Street last month. The board is expected to take up the matter next month.

Burnett County Supervisor Chuck Awe showed how meeting agendas and other information could be displayed on an iPad to fellow member Chris Sybers. Awe gave the demonstration during the Wednesday, Oct. 10, infrastructure meeting. Several Burnett County supervisors are now using the iPads in lieu of paper packets of meeting materials. A committee to go paperless headed by county clerk Wanda Hinrichs was formed with several supervisors volunteering to participate in the pilot program. Once all the bugs have been worked out, the plan is for all county supervisors to switch from paper to iPads. Eventually, supervisors will be able to view to all committee meeting packets from their iPads. Full story in next week’s Leader. - Photo by Priscilla Bauer

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Stable numbers at Frederic Schools

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer FREDERIC – The Frederic School Board looked at an array of stabilizing numbers at its monthly meeting Monday, Oct. 15.

The final general fund property tax levy is slightly less than projected at the annual meeting. The fund balance is up and within the district’s policy range. Enrollment is down slightly, but the large decreases of recent years have stopped. The open enrollment loss is still growing, but the outflow of students this year is less than projected. And with the numbers settling down, the district is looking at more ways to better serve the students and the community.

Administrator Josh Robinson said the final state numbers needed to complete the budget just arrived late on the afternoon of the meeting. The new finalized budget has a general fund levy total of $2,285,897. That is an increase of $42,000 from last year and $23,700 less than the number from the annual meeting in September. The total levy is down about 0.8 percent.

The district’s ending fund balance is projected to be $760,866. That would be up $52,000 from the start of the year, and at 13.9 percent of expenditures would be within the range set by the school’s policy.

Glenn Meier, from the Bremer Bank, said that the recommended fund balance range is between 13 percent and 17 percent.

Meier was at the meeting to talk with the board about short-term borrowing options.

“I suggest keeping the fund balance high,” Meier said when talking about funding options for technology improvements. “It is better to borrow for technology, not spend the balance down. A higher fund balance is healthier. Once a fund balance is spent down, it is hard to bring it back.”

The third Friday enrollment numbers are out, and the number of students enrolled on Sept. 21 was 449, down 10 from last year. The enrollment had dropped 33 the previous year. Frederic dropped below 500 students in 2008.

The net loss through open enrollment increased by six students for a net total of 58 students lost. That includes 67 students using open enrollment to leave the district and nine to come to Frederic. The cost of open enrollment, with funds shifted to the gaining schools, is $6,445 per student.

Open enrollment will cost Frederic $373,810 this year. However, the school had budgeted a loss of $422,000.

The number of students open enrolling out is consistent through the grades, with three to five students lost for each grade.

There is one exception. The present 10thgrade class is down 13 students through open enrollment, and that group of students has tracked at a loss of 10 for the previous two years.

The largest open enrollment loss has been to Grantsburg (26 students). Luck has drawn 11 students, while Unity, Siren and Shell Lake have each attracted six or seven students. The loss to virtual schools is tracked, and Robinson says Frederic lost five students to a virtual school in McFarland, near Madison, and two to Grantsburg.

The district is working on new ways to meet the individual needs of students and their learning objectives. Frederic has set up its hybrid learning center to help serve students, including home-schooled students, and is improving its distance-learning room. Recently, students from Webster came and joined Frederic students to use the distance-learning equipment to watch a live medical operation. The new technology connects Frederic students to the world with live, real time, interactive learning experiences.

Burnett County turns to realtors to sell parcels

by Carl Heidel Leader staff writer SIREN – Burnett County Clerk Wanda Hinrichs told the members of the administrative committee at their meeting Monday, Oct. 15, that the sale of tax properties left a lot of parcels unsold. These were parcels being sold in an attempt to recoup unpaid property taxes.

Committee members decided to reduce minimum bid prices on some of the parcels. Then they instructed Hinrichs to contact local real estate agencies to offer the parcels to them to sell.

In another property matter, the committee approved money for a title search

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The problems date back to the early 1900s. Estimated cost of the title search is $1,000.

In one other item, the committee members approved purchase of equipment that will facilitate county plans to reduce paper usage in government operations.

No opposition to new Polk County districts

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – The new 15-district map for the Polk County Board is moving forward with no opposition, so far. Only three county residents attended the public hearing on the plan last Thursday, Oct. 11, and they only asked questions and thanked the committee for its work. The plan was presented to the county board on Tuesday, Oct. 16, with action scheduled for the Tuesday, Nov. 13, meeting. Under the statutes, a new district plan must be approved by Thursday, Nov. 15.

Supervisor Brian Masters and county resident Richard Hartung asked a few questions about how the lines were drawn. After explanations by committee Chair Robert Rasmussen and committee member Ed Gullickson, Masters, Hartung and Supervisor William Johnson said they had no more questions. Masters said he thought the process worked out really well, and Johnson thanked the committee for its work. The hearing started at 6 p.m. and was over in 15 minutes, leaving the

committee with 45 minutes to kill before it could start its committee meeting at 7 p.m.

The committee met at 7 p.m., made a slight change in the numbering of the new districts, reviewed the ordinance which will implement the new districts, and adjourned. The midterm redistricting committee had completed its work, proposing the new Polk County district lines, in three meetings.

The proposed new supervisory districts are the result of a referendum in April where the county voters approved the reduction in board size from 23 members to 15 members. Over 71 percent of the voters favored the smaller board.

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Domestic abuse thrives in silence

ut of all the noble causes celebrated in the month of October, domestic violence awareness is second to none.

For the past three decades, serious grassroots movements for awareness, education and advocacy have gained momentum to the point where even rural counties like Burnett and Polk are equipped with entities such as the Community Referral Agency, victim-witness programs and committees consisting of judges, law enforcement and community members committed to tackling the issue, with few resources - just sheer will in seeking to make the system work better.

Enough cannot be said for the physical shelter, the emotional support, the guidance through the court system and rebuilding of lives in general that these services provide.

It all had its humble beginning in 1979 with one caring couple and their modest residence in Amery.

They saw a need and took action.

Awareness in general has always been in some ways - the easy part of the puzzle of domestic abuse. We've all read stories in the media about statistics and even how the economy and the weather affect domestic violence occurrences. A large newspaper in Great Britain recently ran a story about how a summer of rainy weather there resulted in an increase of domestic violence incidents, likely due to “cabin fever,” said one expert.

Interesting. But again, more reactive than responsive.

Still, while we continue to ask how to get to the root of the problem, awareness has to be in the forefront.

The road to changing societal patterns, infusing self-esteem into children that may carry over to adulthood and better choices - stronger choices is a long one.

So in the meantime, we work on ourselves.

A free film screening of “Sin by Silence” will be shown at the UW-BC Fine Arts Theater in Rice Lake on Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 5 p.m.

The documentary examines the stories of women incarcerated for killing an abusive partner.

The women, according to a promo for the film, “have learned from their past and are changing the future of domestic violence statistics.”

The film’s director, Olivia Klaus, has been working with the women and building close relationships with them for seven years. “I began this journey to help a friend in an abusive relationship and found a group of empowering women forgotten by the system,” explains Klaus.

“Their struggles are important to learn from because they provide us the preventative road map for change.”

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olitical debates are obviously in vogue this election year.

There’s nothing like answering questions under pressure that brings out the best - and worst - in candidates. For listeners and viewers the results can range from enlightenment to education to enthusiasm.

Perhaps all three in a perfect scenario.

Wisconsin Public Radio continues to set the bar for covering politics in Wisconsin, and those of us here in Northwest Wisconsin should be thrilled that they include us - even focus on us - on a regular basis.

“The West Side” is a call-in program offered by WPR that focuses on issues specific to western Wisconsin. It airs Thursdays at 5 p.m. on 88.3 FM. This Thusday, Oct. 8, the program will

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present a candidate forum with our incumbent state senator, Sheila Harsdorf, and her opponent in the Nov. 6 election, Daniel C. Olson of Clayton.

And the program archives their forums. Their September forum with 28th District Assembly candidates Erik Severson and challenger can be found on our election Web site (go to the-leader.net and click on “Election preview”).

Other debates of interest to area voters are scheduled over the next few weeks (including a forum this Friday, Oct. 19, at 6 p.m. at Unity Schools and our election Web site will be providing information on those and other local debates.

In the meantime our site offers profiles of all local contested races, along with links to voter information. - Gary King

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by UWBC and the UW Colleges Women’s Studies Program.

Interestingly enough, their second offering, a film called “Miss Representation,” may play into domestic abuse prevention as much as the first one.

That film “challenges the media’s limited and often disparaging portrayals of women and girls that make it difficult for women to achieve leadership positions and for the average woman to feel powerful herself,” notes a press release. It will be shown Tuesday, Dec. 4, at 5 p.m. at the same theater.

Anything that may lead to victims reaching out and getting out of an abusive situation earlier has to be considered a move forward.

In a bit of irony, Domestic Abuse Awareness Month is often marked with a silent march. Obviously it’s a sign of tribute to victims.

But they also say domestic abuse thrives in silence.

Maybe all of us can help break that silence - by being good neighbors, volunteering more, donating more ... perhaps listening and learning more. - Gary King

• Where to write • President Barack Obama 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D.C. 20500 whitehouse.gov/contact/ Gov. Scott Walker Wisconsin State Capitol Madison, WI 53707 transition@wisconsin.gov Congressman Sean Duffy (7th District) 1208 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 202-225-3365 U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl 330 Hart Senate Office Bldg.

Washington, D.C. 20510 715-832-8492 senator_kohl@kohl.senate.gov Rep. Erik Severson (28th District) Room 312 North State Capitol Madison, WI 53708 608-267-2365 • 888-529-0028 FAX: 608-282-3628 rep.Severson@legis.state.wi.us Rep. Roger RIvard (75th District) State Capitol Room 307 North P.O. Box 8952, Madison, WI 608-266-2519 • 888-534-0075 rep.rivard@legis.wi.gov U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson 2 Russell Courtyard Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-5323 Sen. Robert Jauch (25th District) Room 415 South, State Capitol P.O. Box 7882, Madison, WI 53707 Sen.Jauch@legis.state.wi.us Sen. Sheila Harsdorf (10th District) State Capitol, P.O. Box 7882 Madison, WI 53707 608-266-7745 • 715-232-1390 Toll-free - 800-862-1092 sen.harsdorf@legis.state.wi.us Rep. Nick Milroy (73rd District) Room 8 North, State Capitol P.O. Box 8953, Madison 53708 rep.milroy@legis.state.wi.us

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COMMUNITY Political sign theft I have been asked to remind the public, through my press contacts, that the taking of political signs from yards is a theft. I have received information that political signs in south central and southeastern Polk County have been reportedly taken from yards. I would ask that people refrain from taking or damaging other people’s political signs. Theft and criminal damage to property are crimes, not to mention that those doing it are violating the First Amendment rights of those who wish to display their political preference in their front yard. Differences of opinion are fine until that difference in opinion results in the commission of a crime.

I have no desire to have my deputies spend their time investigating these types of activities when there are plenty of other issues where our time should be spent, but should we identify someone doing this, my office would request charges be filed against the person identified.

Please vigorously support your candidate, but respect the rights of others to also vigorously support theirs.

Sheriff Peter Johnson Balsam Lake

We hope Having been a Wisconsin resident, born and raised, up until this past spring, I have been receiving the e-edition of the Leader and read it faithfully. Therefore, I would like to submit the following thoughts in view of the letters I have read in the paper regarding the coming election.

Please turn out to vote and make a thoughtful selection.

We, the voters, hope We elect a willing candidate and send him to D.C. We hope he keeps his morals and his honesty.

We hope that when he’s called to vote and give his aye or nay, That it’s not “The Party” that is telling him what to say.

We hope he is a thinking man who brings his thoughts to bear On the hopes and wishes of the folks who sent him way out there.

We hope the power of the office never comes to be The reason that he wants to be in Washington, D.C. Judy Brenholt Dolores, Colo.

Duffy betrayed Wisconsin families Sean Duffy has betrayed Wisconsin’s middle-class families on two fronts.

First, Duffy has accepted over $300,000 from big banks, credit card companies and other financial interests and then voted to gut, weaken or delay government oversight of the same banks who nearly ruined the country with their reckless, self-serving behavior and has voted to make it easier for credit card giants to gouge their customers with outrageous interest-rate practices.

Second, Duffy has voted for budgets and tax deals that would pay for unneeded and unaffordable supersized tax cuts for millionaires by ruining Medicare as we know it, shrinking help for middleclass families who need Medicaid to pay nursing home costs for grandma and grandpa, cutting college aid for 10 million middle-class students and knocking 200,000 kids off Head Start.

Duffy tries to talk a good game on the middle class, but his voting record shows he is a congressman of, by and for the special-interest elites.

In the 40 years I represented the 7th District, I think it’s fair to say that while people may have disagreed with me on many issues, they knew they could count on me to be in the corner of regular middle-class families and fight to keep the big boys honest. In contrast, Duffy’s voting record

is a betrayal of the Wisconsin-La Follette tradition of putting the needs of the middle class ahead of the wishes of the special interests.

That is why we need to support Pat Kreitlow for Congress on Nov. 6. He has a solid track record of standing first and foremost with middle-class families in Wisconsin’s proud tradition.

Dave Obey Wausau Former 7th District Congressman

Our words show our values My opponent recently repeated statements I find very offensive about the crime of rape. Our words show our values and there should be no place in this campaign for this kind of talk.

But the statements are indicative of something far more damaging – the pattern of votes that are offensive toward women that were cast by Roger Rivard.

He voted in lockstep with an extreme antiwomen agenda that included voting to repeal the Equal Pay Protection Act that allowed women, veterans and others to fight against job discrimination in our state courts. He voted to pull funding for preventative health care for women, such as cervical cancer screenings. And he voted to cut funding for sexual assault victims services and later voted against restoring that funding.

So while Rivard now claims that his comments were misunderstood by the press, his pattern of extreme votes against women is clear. Unfortunately, his offensive quotes perfectly reflect his damaging votes.

Stephen Smith Shell Lake Candidate for 75th Assembly District

Wall Street needs tough regulating I am wondering if the frequent Republican contributors to this paper actually read the business sections of various papers. One would think that they might have noticed page after page of businesspeople convicted of Ponzi schemes, mortgage fraud, bank fraud, among others.

One would also notice that the dates these frauds took place has usually been from 2002-2008.

Who was president during this period?

Why did so many businesspeople think that they could get away with fraud while Mr. Bush was president? Is it possible that they thought that no one was enforcing securities laws?

Pew Research, a firm that does surveys on ethics and religious issues, recently did a survey of Wall Street traders. Twentyfive percent believed that it was necessary to be dishonest, to have a successful Wall Street career!

Mr. Romney suggests that he would free Wall Street of excess regulations. This doesn’t seem wise to me, considering the history of Wall Street. During Mr. Reagan’s presidency, the savings and loan businesses were deregulated with the result in a trillion dollars stolen from those businesses by company insiders. Our current mess results from Wall Street insiders stealing $6 trillion from middle-class Americans, through fraudulent mortgages and phone derivatives.

On a personal note, my elder brother had his entire life savings stolen. His entire portfolio of more than $500,000 in what turned out to be worthless financial instruments. In a career in which he sold the brick for many of the buildings of the University of Minnesota and the megamall, he was forced out of retirement to cashier at a grocery store near his home in Atlanta. He now lives on his Social Security and his paycheck.

While we’re at it, let’s privatize Social Security so Wall Streeters can steal that, too!

David Stoylen Frederic

VIEWPOINTS Neighborly kindness In these days of so much negativity, a bright thing happened. My husband and I had some deer-damaged pumpkins and squash. I wanted to put a basket with them in it on our corner. We live on a dead-end no-traffic road. My husband said not to, as somebody would steal them.

With all these yard signs being stolen, I thought he may be right but did anyway.

I’m not out anything and it may make someone smile.

I was so glad I put it up, and this week, to our amazement, someone actually added to it. Someone wonderful added several mini pumpkins and gourds. It made me very emotional. Thank you for noticing and your great contribution of kindness.

Kathleen Trader Siren

We’re hungry, Mrs. Obama The new one-size-fits-all federal government mandates for calorie maximums on school lunches does not fit my family of three teen boys! In fact we are finding the changes impossible to swallow. I understand the value of fruits and vegetables and I understand encouraging our children to eat them is a very good thing.

More whole grains, fruits and vegetables, only nonfat and low-fat milk with fewer sweet and salty items is also really nothing to complain about. The healthier food is less the issue than the portions. To give federal mandates on this in addition to a calorie cap is what is beyond reason.

It is an attempt to fight against obesity in America. But the schools are not causing the obesity problem. The students who are active and needing more fuel for their activities are not getting enough food with these mandated age-aligned calorie caps. As I understand it, the new rules set the maximum number of calories for a student’s lunch at 650 for kindergarten through fifth grade, 700 for grades 6-8, and 850 for grades 9-12. This means, for example, that an eighth-grade growing boy is only allowed to have 1-2 ounces more food than a 5-year-old.

This reminds me of the poor children in “Oliver Twist” begging the master, “Please sir, I want some more,” but are heartlessly turned away. In this case the master is the federal government. What power do we actually have when this is all a part of Michelle Obama’s Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (hunger-free?) and uses the updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture? Federal officials who are making these policies do not know the needs of the local people.

I know that the lunchroom employees in our area are aware of the needs of the local students. For example, I have heard that one local worker purposefully planned extra carbohydrates for the students on Fridays and Mondays so that students who may not be getting much food at home would be less hungry. But now with the new guidelines there is no freedom to show this kind of compassion.

I have heard also that school cooks lobbied to be allowed to use potatoes. I must admit the government does allow the kids unlimited fruits and vegetables.

But these socialistic mandates riddled with red tape must be a record-keeping nightmare for the school kitchen staff. The USDA also forced districts to raise the prices. So the smaller sized lunches cost more. Parents are having to send sandwiches and other snacks to supplement.

So we pay more for less and have to send food to school with our kids. How is this helping us? If schools want students to perform well they can’t be sitting in their classrooms hungry.

Also the USDA is saying that parents should be feeding their kids at home following the same rigid guidelines. Are they going to create menus for us all to follow too? At least Prohibition was enacted through the law-making process and could be repealed by the people through that process. What can the local people

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say to a federal mandate? Can we talk to our school board? Students in Mukwonago protested with brown bags for a week.

They are not the only ones. If you search for “brown bag protest” online it will give you pages and pages of results. Other students across the nation are posting complaints online and making videos on YouTube to create a clamor.

Government is to be by the people and for the people. We, the people, can make decision about what to eat and drink without a nanny government legislating common sense by forcing across-the-board mandates that are plainly impractical.

Jill Lund Frederic

Not his mother’s GOP I’ll be voting for Barack Obama in part because of what he’s accomplished in his first term. Passing a health care bill that prohibits insurance companies from denying coverage to millions of children with pre-existing conditions, getting our troops out of Iraq and setting a timetable to do the same in Afghanistan, saving the American auto industry, and expanding Pell Grants to more low-income college students are a few of the president’s more notable successes - all accomplished, it should be recalled, in spite of the fact that congressional Republicans made it their “top priority” to make him fail.

The other reason I’ll be voting for Obama is because the Tea Party’s influence on the Republican Party puts our country on a dangerous course. While the Democratic Party’s agenda hasn’t changed much over the past decade, the Republican Party has taken a sharp turn to the right. It’s hard to believe that the same party that now requires its candidates to sign a pledge never to raise taxes once gave us a president named Reagan who, recognizing that his tax cuts were adding to the national debt rather than reducing it, ended up raising taxes 11 times.

Similarly, it’s hard to believe that the same party that now calls for abolishing the Environmental Protection Agency once produced a president named Nixon who proudly signed the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act and the Endangered Species Act. “There is no Republican Party anymore.” That’s what my 84-year-old mother says when you ask her about the party she’s voted for all her life. Like many lifelong Republicans, she feels that her party has been hijacked by extremists.

I suspect a lot of her fellow Republicans feel the same way. I’m hopeful that the combination of disaffected Republicans like my mom and independent voters like myself (I actually voted for a third-party presidential candidate in ‘08) we will provide Obama with the margin of victory he needs to be elected to a second term.

Jeff Peterson Rural Luck

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COMMUNITY Biden-Ryan debate When Biden tried to intimidate, dominate and dictate it was very typical of the way his administration has been running the government for the last four years!

Then having Obama sign those executive orders to push everything through, while not listening to the other party’s proposals.

This also reminded me of the Walker recall when 14 state representatives left the state while they bused in people from out of state to intimidate, dominate and dictate Walker and his supporters!

If you recall when they passed ObamaCare they said we will pass it then read what’s in it, is also a forced law!

Yes, the way Biden would not let Ryan speak and then talked over him while laughing that fake laugh should be enough to laugh himself out of office by voters who have any sense at all! Biden is not the type person I would want representing our country when dealing with other countries.

On the other hand, Paul Ryan handled himself like a perfect statesman, while standing up to Biden, making very good rebuttals!

Remember private sector jobs are the backbone of this country and are not government subsidized like infrastructure jobs that we can’t afford to do now with our government debt and 49 percent of the population dependent on some sort of subsidies.

Of course the $450 million we gave China to build wind farms here will not create many jobs for us or tax revenue.

Bill Kurtz St. Croix Falls

Clerk race endorsement I urge Burnett County voters to re-elect Wanda Hinrichs as Burnett County Clerk.

Town clerks rely heavily on their county clerk for support and guidance, particularly for the election process for which they are responsible.

During each election cycle, the county clerk provides municipal clerks with required forms and documents, interface with the Statewide Voter Registration System, oversight of the two-step process of electronic voting machine testing as well as training of municipal clerks and election inspectors. During recent years as the state of Wisconsin has changed so many of its election laws and processes, Burnett County Clerk Wanda Hinrichs has provided the leadership and expertise to implement these changes with accuracy and integrity.

The position of county clerk is not partisan. Vote for experience and leadership and re-elect Wanda Hinrichs Burnett County clerk.

Peggy Tolbert Webster

Does not compute One can’t walk around this village without noticing lawn signs for this candidate or that candidate. One might also notice that lawns thick with signs for candidates who believe in destroying some of the only social programs proven to work over many decades, those being Social Security

and Medicare, belong to many of an age to already be receiving the benefits of both Social Security and Medicare. Trusting that the privatization of these programs would give the same benefits is like trusting that Wal-Mart and other such corporations will give their employees fair pay and benefits.

This kind of thinking leads one to the realization that, either these folks are having trouble fitting tab A into slot B or they rely on other streams of income and don’t really need Social Security or Medicare.

How this would make them come to the decision that no one needs such social programs defies logic.

How excessive wealth in this country continues to blind the eyes of so many people who are excessive wealth’s natural enemies, how people can continue to vote for excessive wealth in, perhaps, the absurd belief that they will be allowed to eat at the endless feast, and how the wealthy continue to try to teach the rest of us to battle each other and shoot ourselves in our own collective foot leaves us breathless.

Kelly Green Win Herberg Frederic

Ignore the lies ObamaCare works

The Republican powers have made a big and mostly successful effort to tag the Affordable Care Act as “ObamaCare,” as if the program had been President Obama’s doing alone, and not passed by both houses of Congress before it got his signature. Lately Obama himself has begun using the term. “I do care,” he says, and so should you, because it’s almost certain that various provisions of ObamaCare (if we must call it that) will eventually help you and yours.

In our family’s case, keeping both medical and dental coverage for our two kids until they are 26, and not automatically getting thrown off our plan when they reach 21, has been a huge deal for us. If we’d had the money, this provision would have saved us thousands of dollars over buying private insurance. But since we don’t have the money, this provision has made the difference between our kids having health insurance and having none. Sure, people in their 20s are usually healthy, but accidents happen. People land in the hospital, have tests and surgery, and the bills mount up and up. Parents can lose their houses, their entire net worth or go bankrupt in situations like this. Do you imagine that there’s some government program out there that will preserve your current financial situation?

There isn’t. Think something similar can’t happen to you, your family, the people you are close to? It can and it might.

The majority of U.S. households are one job away from losing employer-provided healthcare. If you lose that, just try going out on the open market and buying private health insurance. It’s a real education, because the price alone is enough to sicken you. And if someone in your family has a pre-existing condition, the cost will be out of reach of just about anybody except that 1 percent you hear about.

Here’s what ObamaCare is: It is primarily a series of limitations and reg-

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ulations on the health insurance industry. Gov. Romney has said that if elected he would repeal ObamaCare on “day one” of his administration (an odd statement, since presidents don’t repeal laws; it takes Congress to do that). Do you really want to remove these sensible regulations on health insurance companies? Don’t they make enough money off you as it is?

I have yet to meet anyone who’s against ObamaCare who can also tell me three things about it that happen to be true. The Republican Party, spurred by its radical Tea Party element, has sold America a pack of lies about this program. Death panels? Millions of dollars taken from those covered by Medicare? Government doctors and hospitals? Big changes in the health insurance program you already have? These any many others are simply lies, so don’t believe them. Chances are good that one or more of ObamaCare’s provisions will eventually apply to you, will aid you, will aid your kids, your elderly parents (do you really want to help them figure out the Romney/Ryan voucher system?), maybe save your house, your savings, and you will be very glad when they do.

Bruce H. Thorstad Dresser

Get out and vote With Ohio in the likely to lose column for Romney, we are told Wisconsin is a must-win for the GOP. Expect to be annoyed by phone calls and door knocking as both sides try to convince you how important it is to get out there and vote for them. Expect to have your TV and radio taken over by political ads.

Expect to get the calls and glossy mail pieces from the NRA with their false claims that again ... ”they’ll take your gun.”

Expect to hear from your churches (even though our country was founded on separation of church and state), with subtle or not-so-subtle suggestion of how to vote.

Sadly, from what I’m hearing from real people in our area, you can even expect to hear from employers who hint that if employees don’t vote in the company’s interests, their jobs may be gone.

But, aside from all that, or in spite of it … you voters will be alone in the voting booth (and I do recommend you go into a booth with a paper ballot because touchscreen machine integrity is questionable), you alone will decide the future of our country. Will it be a country of and by the ultrarich or a nation of and by all of its people?

John Regenauer Shell Lake

ObamaCare I have been reading Dr. Jensen’s articles lauding ObamaCare and how it will resolve all the issues with the proposed system.

I assume he is a member of the American Medical Association and pays his annual union dues to continue practicing and teaching medicine at Madison.

I recently had my first annual wellness

visit. It turns out that it is not an annual physical but only a discussion of what will be covered in the future. A complete physical is not covered entirely by Medicare.

Only $130 annually for all “wellness visits” for the rest of my life.

He carefully avoids mentioning the PSA test for prostate cancer. The AMA had all the news media announce that it was a very dangerous test which resulted in complications, unneeded treatments, unnecessary surgeries, and can result in death. I was under the impression that it was a simple blood test which is to monitor the prostate of men. It seems to me if all the above things are the results of the PSA test, why was it started in the first place? I guess the AMA, a self-monitoring group, has not been doing their job.

As for the poor care the people in the U.S. get compared to other countries with nationalized health care, why does Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., have more CAT/PET scanners than the entire country of Canada or England, or Germany? I know of a woman from Canada that needs treatment for breast cancer. She is a Canadian citizen. She was told to wait seven months for treatment in Canada. It was an aggressive form of cancer. She went to Mayo for treatment.

He speaks about mammograms being part of the wellness visit. Earlier this year or last, it was advised that women over 50 do not need mammograms. This was due to unnecessary exposure to radiation, and resulted in unnecessary treatments, surgeries, etc. There was also discussion of minimizing or eliminating Pap smears for the same reasons. Women complained and the AMA backed down on those two issues.

Jensen alludes to specialist doctors having the same results as the general practitioners with less cost incurred. Does that mean that we are overpaying specialists that bring no special talents or skills to the profession? Why do we even have specialists in any field if general practitioners can offer the same services with the same results? For me personally, I want the highest skilled doctors for my health care needs. I am not sure the GP is where I would go to get sophisticated cancer, heart and internal surgeries performed.

Much has been sensationalized by the news media for doctors, clinics, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, etc., overcharging, double billing, erroneous billing and fraud. If all of those are common occurrences, how do they continue to exist?

If someone in the government can make that statement, they must know who is doing it or it is their assumption not based on fact. If they do know who is doing it, why do they not prosecute the criminals?

The AMA can pull a license from a physician who commits criminal acts. Fraud of a government program is a federal offense. Don’t complain about it, do something and then tell people what you are doing.

Dave Wilhelmy Siren Editor’s note: The full version of this letter can be found on our Web site at the-leader.net

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Sports complex will reopen Nov. 1 Spooner grad, former hockey player, purchases facility

by Jessica Beecroft Conner Special to the Leader SPOONER – The Northwest Sports Complex has recently been sold to private party Lars Geary, 36, a Spooner graduate who now lives in Chicago.

Geary purchased the complex from Butch Johnson, of Hayward, after Johnson shut the doors on Sept. 30.

Geary will be moving back to the area with his wife and 3-year-old son. He said

his priority is to have ice on the rink by Nov. 1 for the Youth Hockey Association and the Spooner High School hockey teams. “My focus will be the community,” he said. When asked about basing this purchase on a business decision versus a purchase to save his hometown, he admits, “There’s absolutely no doubt that there’s some romanticism in developing this.”

Although he is currently the president of a ticket brokerage in Chicago, he plans on turning all his attention to saving the future of hockey for the community.

Geary, who used to play on the Spooner hockey team, knows the importance of having the ice rink locally.

“I was a senior in 1995 and we had to practice on the outdoor rink and skate our home games in Rice Lake, so I don’t want that to happen to Spooner hockey now or ever again, if possible ... this is the soul of our town. If it closes down, it hurts everybody.”

As of right now, Geary has no plans on changing the name of the complex. Future plans will be opening the ice rink right away, then having the health club available 24/7, possibly, and then working on getting the catering and banquet hall going again.

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Burnett County timber sales better than projected

by Priscilla Bauer Leader staff writer SIREN –The Burnett County Natural Resources Committee heard good news on the status of the county’s timber sales from forest and parks Administrator Jake Nichols at the committee’s Thursday, Oct. 11, meeting.

“County sales are better than projected,” reported Nichols after the morning timber sale, totaling over $565,318.65 had been completed.

“The county is at $1.1 million in timber sales including storm-damaged parcels that sold, too,” said Nichols. “We’re having a good year.”

Nichols went on to say timber-sale activity in general is slower due in part to poor market conditions as well as the dry weather conditions.

Committee member Gene Olson was interested to know if the storm-damaged timber tracts that haven’t sold could be better marketed to loggers.

“The timber people are well aware of the storm-damaged tracts,” replied Nichols. “Markets are poor, and contractors still have storm damage to cut. We lowered prices to make them more appealing, and hopefully they will sell in the near future.”

Nichols then gave the committee an update on the potential land trade with the

state, which Nichols said, has been on the back burner for several years.

“It’s picking up steam. The state wants this done by May 2013,” said Nichols, adding he had recently attended a meeting with DNR representatives to discuss the trade.

Nichols told the committee the DNR is interested in obtaining the county forestlands just north of Crex and the Namekagon Barrons. In return, the county is looking to obtain the state wildlife areas actively being managed for timber. This area would include the Danbury Wildlife Area, Keizer Lake Area, part of the Amsterdam Sloughs, parts of Crex and some other parcels within county forestlands.

“It seems to make sense to me,” said Nichols of the trade. “I feel it is good for the county because the lands we are to receive in the trade will have productive acres where we can manage them for timber. I believe if the trade happens, we can make more revenue from managing the timber on these lands than we do off the lease of the Barrens.”

And in another land trade matter, Nichols reported on the status of the fence encroachment on the west side of Myrick Lake. Nichols said the owner has had the necessary survey work and withdrawal application completed, so the trade of county and owner’s parcels can be completed.

Committee member Gene Olson asked if the county would lose any forestland in the trade. Nichols said the county was trading .19 acres for .20 acres, so there would be no net loss in acres, and the county was actually gaining a little.

Other business Nichols also reported he had received no answers from the DNR as to the use of ATVs on the Gandy Dancer Trail. Nichols said the answer was expected by the end of September.

“I requested the information and was told it will be another week before any decisions will be made.”

Forest and recreation Officer Ryan Bybee reported he has not been able to be out on the trails since being reassigned back to the sheriff’s department due to several deputies shifts needing to be covered.

County conservationist Dave Ferris reported wildlife damage is up this year with much more bear damage. The department is bidding out a permanent deer fence for a strawberry producer in the Town of Dewey with fall installation projected.

Ferris told the committee it has been very busy with corn appraisals, and that the corn harvest is being done early and quickly due to dry weather. Ferris said

the soybean appraisals are done.

Ferris said the request by the frac mine west of Grantsburg for a revision of the conditional use permit to allow blasting and earlier-morning hours of operation was denied by the land use committee.

County extension educator Mike Kornmann began the extension department report with an update on how Dani Miller is progressing with her added responsibilities as the family living educator. Miller has held a half-time position as the county 4-H and will now be full time.

Miller has started her coursework in family living education and is working on enrollment and re-enrollment for the county’s 4-H clubs. Miller also attended her first HCE meeting, as she will be serving as the group’s advisor.

Kornmann told the committee the Burnett County Development Association is funding the development of façade design guidelines so local businesses in the Grantsburg, Siren and Webster villages, and Danbury, can access low-interest loans at a 2-percent rate. Each community will adopt their own guidelines.

Kornmann said he is continuing to work with the Burnett County Resource Center on strategic planning and has also met with the Grantsburg Area Chamber of Commerce to assist the group with a revitalization effort.

Taylors Falls addresses Memorial Community Center upgrades Council approves kitchen, bathroom, entry door and other upgrades

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. – The Taylors Falls City Council approved several upgrades and improvements to the Taylors Falls Memorial Community Center, which is the historic old depot. The council approved several improvements to the center at their regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 8.

Improvements to the center include upgrades to the kitchen, bathrooms, entry doors and newly refurbished basement area and offices.

The council authorized the city to purchase two Vulcan commercial ovens for the kitchen in an online auction, saving the city several thousand dollars.

They also approved moving forward with cost estimates for bathroom upgrades upstairs, hopefully to be completed prior to the city’s lighting festival, which is set for next month. Bids will be opened at the Monday, Oct. 22, meeting.

Other upgrades the council addressed included seeking bids for period-correct kitchen upgrades, with a general time frame of doing the improvements in January or February, when there are fewer planned rentals.

They also authorized moving forward with kitchen cabinet upgrades, countertops and the addition of an island, at a cost of $3,411 from a Center City, Minn., firm, with the project completion set for late February.

The council also discussed future improvement to the center, which would include ceiling replacement, new folding chairs, repainting, window trim, window blinds, floor refinishing, deck staining or painting and new holiday lights.

The historic 1902 Taylors Falls Memorial Community Center will receive some extensive interior attention, after city council approval for several upgrades, including a new kitchen, upgraded bathrooms and other improvements. - Photo by Greg Marsten The council was also informed that a local musical group, known as the Taylors Falls Log Jam Jammers, have been taking up a collection in recent months during jam sessions at the center, and the donations have totaled almost $450.

The council moved to use the donation to replace the number one front entry door to the center, near the kitchen, with recognition to the Jammers for the efforts.

The council also approved using city funds to refinish and refurbish another entry door, with additional weather stripping.

The Memorial Community Center was originally constructed in 1902 as a train depot and is now used as a rental facility for public and private events. The lower level also houses offices for the Taylors Falls Historical Society and Visitor Center.

In other council business • The council approved moving forward with so-called community emer-

Fleeing attempt ends in driveway

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer AMERY – A 32-year-old Amery man is facing a felony charge of attempting to flee police after an incident that occurred late in the evening on Monday, Oct. 8.

According to the probable cause report with the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, Bryan Boe, 32, Amery, was behind the wheel of a car that kept crossing the centerline on CTH D, west of 30th Street.

An officer was following at the time and actuated the squad car lights to stop Boe. However, instead of pulling over, he apparently attempted to flee the officer, and continued to drive erratically, eventually

driving into a cornfield off the highway.

The vehicle then doubled back with the officer right behind and eventually did stop near the house in the driveway.

The driver was taken into custody, and while it was unclear why he attempted to flee police, the report stated that he had several beers, but he was not charged with intoxicated operation.

Boe was charged last week with felony fleeing. He appeared in Polk County Circuit Court on Tuesday, Oct. 9, where Judge Jeffrey Anderson set a $250 cash bond. The preliminary hearing date had not been set by press time.

gency response team training, following recommendations of a citizens committee appointed two years ago.

The approval was to hire certified trainer Michelle Lasko, who has done similar training for the Centennial Lakes Police Department, for a CERT training course, which includes 23 hours total, at a cost of $716.

Eleven residents have volunteered for the course, which will cost them $50 each, half of which is refunded upon completion of the course. There are additional equipment costs pending, but the city did receive 10 free CERT kits from Minnesota Homeland Security and the county emergency management office, saving them approximately $350.

The CERT training is a community-

member-based emergency response action committee, which council member John Tangen commented that he hoped would never be needed.

• The council adopted a resolution to request a traffic safety study on a portion of Mulberry Street (Cty. Rd. 71) between Furuby Road and Hwy. 95, which currently has a speed limit of 35 mph, unlike most other city streets that have a 30-mph speed limit. The request emerged from a citizen, and after clarification as to the process, the council approved the request for a speed study, as the pedestrian traffic has increased dramatically since it was last studied, possibly over 30 years ago.

Because it is a Chisago County road, the request must first go to the county, then to the state highway department for the speed study. However, the point was raised that it may bite them in the end, as the speed study might possibly recommend a higher speed limit.

• The council approved a Taylors Falls Planning Commission recommendation to consider a conditional use permit to allow Eric’s Canoe & Kayak Rentals of St. Croix Falls to operate a shuttle service at the former Merrill’s Landing property, on the west side of Hwy. 16.

Owner Eric Flinn must go through all the proper permitting channels and has already received endorsement from the National Park Service, Xcel Energy and other agencies.

• The council approved seeking a cost analysis for a city firefighter retirement program, with council member Ross Rivard abstaining, since he is a volunteer firefighter who may benefit from the plan.

Mexican Night with Amelia set Amelia Calixto is shown at her cooking job at the Homestead Cafe in Danbury. Maybe you have already tasted her Mexican cuisine served up there on Fridays? Burnett County’s two HCE clubs are hosting an international night, Mexican Night with Amelia, at the Burnett County Government Center on Thursday, Oct. 25. Calixto grew up near Acapulco, but has been living in this country for close to two decades and has two children in the Webster School District. She will serve up authentic Mexican tacos, flan and salsa and chips at the Mexican Night, and share memories of the Mexican culture, complete with slides showing the land in a program following the meal. The event is free, and all are welcome to attend. However, reservations are requested by Monday, Oct. 22, to assist in planning. To reserve a spot, contact the Burnett County Extension Office at 715-349-2151 or contact Amy at 715-8664529. - Photo submitted

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2012 fall election: Burnett County clerk faces challenger Only courthouse race this year

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer BURNETT COUNTY – The county clerk’s office is at the heart of local government, especially in an election year. When we go to the polls and cast a ballot, the ease of that process is the result of hours of work by the county clerk, working with the local electing crews.

But the election duties, as important as they are, are only a part of the duties of a county clerk. County clerks are involved in every aspect of county government. The smooth functioning of that office keeps all the other parts of county government going. The county clerk also helps people get married.

Burnett County clerk Wanda Hinrichs is facing a challenger this year, Patrice Bjorklund. The elected position is on the November ballot. The winner will start a four-year term of office in January.

The job The first word out of a county clerk’s mouth is elections. The election process has become increasingly complex and all the changes funnel through the clerk’s office.

Voting machines, registration, photo ID (yes one day, no the next) are all part of the new scene. The state Government Accountability Board, formerly called the election board, issues new regulations regularly, some clerks say daily. The county clerk must put those new rules in force, working with the election officials in each of the county’s 24 towns and villages.

The voting machines must be programmed for each election. Paper ballots must be printed. Registration books must be prepared and complete. New rules on absentee and early voting must be known and understood.

All local election workers must complete training. It is the duty of the county clerk to see that all of this is working correctly on election day. Adding to the fun has been the fact that recently Wisconsin has gone from two election days, spring yearly and fall in the even numbered years, to three with the recalls. Since elections include primaries, that has meant six separate elections in 2012.

But there is more. The county clerk coordinates county government functions, issuing notices of county board and committee meetings, preparing the agenda and recording and preserving the minutes of county board actions. Most county purchasing is done through the office and the clerk is responsible for purchase orders, credit

Wanda Hinrichs

Patrice Bjorklund

card use and receipts, and distribution of supplies. The clerk is in charge of the maintenance of the county’s fleet of vehicles, except the highway and dheriff fleets. The clerk conducts county land sales, from the property descriptions and photos of the land to the auction. The clerk inventories all county assets and purchases the property and liability insurance. The clerk’s office issues marriage licenses and DNR licenses.

All this is the job of the county clerk, one full-time deputy and a time staffer.

Candidate profiles are from in-person interviews conducted Friday, Oct. 5. Hinrichs is running as a Democrat, Bjorlund as a Republican.

Wanda Hinrichs “I love the job,” Hinrichs says. “I love working with the people. I think I am doing the job good enough to keep it.”

Hinrichs is completing her eighth year as Burnett County clerk. She worked in the clerk office for 6-1/2 years before that and moved up to the clerk position when Helen Steffens retired after serving 18 years as county clerk.

“The clerk’s office is the hub of the county,” Hinrichs says. “Everything goes through here. There is an endless variety of things we do, a whole lot of lots of things.”

Hinrichs says the elections are a big part of the time now, with changes coming through from the GAB every day. She must keep the local election clerks informed and is responsible for all the election process, setting up the machines, training the officials, collecting and verifying

the results. Hinrichs said that very little changed in the clerk’s job during the 18 years her predecessor was in office and now almost everything related to the elections has changed.

But elections are just part of the duties of the clerk.

Hinrichs just completed the latest property auction of taxforfeited land, a process that took a year to prepare. Her job of supervising the county fleet of vehicles has included replacing a turn signal bulb herself to save the cost of a formal repair order. Hinrichs looks at all the purchasing process, seeking ways to do things at a lower and better cost.

Hinrichs is leading the move for the county board to go paperless, with documents sent to computers and laptops. She says this will be a faster and more efficient way of distributing information while, in the process, lowering the cost of materials, copying, and postage and reducing staff time. Hinrichs says with increased time demands for elections and services and with no increases in county funds, good use of staff hours is important.

“The clerk must know it all,” Hinrichs says. She must have a good working relationship with the county government staff and the supervisors and with all the local election workers. Hinrichs says this is a job that you can’t step into cold. She says it takes years to know it all.

Patrice Bjorklund Bjorklund says she knows the elections process and has the experience in government to do the county clerk job. She is seeking the position because it is the next natural progression in her career advancement. She is currently the clerk-treasurer for Webster Village, a hired position, and is the elected treasurer for Town of Lincoln.

She was previously the Lincoln town clerk. All this has given her firsthand involvement in the election process.

Bjorklund says that the elections are a big duty, but the work of the county clerk helping and assisting the county board is a very important part of the job. She has worked with town and village boards and knows that things must be done right.

Bjorklund says she has the budget, finance and management experience needed. That experience includes over 10 years of involvement with town and village government and over 20 years as the co-owner and co-manager of a trucking company.

“I see the job of county clerk as an opportunity for me,” Bjorklund says. She adds that she would bring new, innovative ideas and practices to the job if elected.

Tower confusion at Grantsburg Village board may go paperless

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – The future of communications and towers in Grantsburg got a bit confusing during the monthly meeting of the Grantsburg Village Board Monday night, Oct. 8.

It appears that both Siren Telephone Company and Mosaic Telecom want to expand their services into the Grantsburg area and both want to build a telecommunications tower at the fairgrounds to make that happen.

While the council heard two presentations which led to many questions, it did go ahead to move its own business into the paperless age.

The tower/communications issue started with a presentation by Sid Sherstad, general manager of Siren Telephone Company. He said that Sirentel is expanding its wireless access service across the county and would like to build a tower at the fairgrounds in Grantsburg as part of that project. Sherstad said Sirentel is working together with Grantsburg Telecom (Farmers Independent Telephone) to serve the southwestern part of Burnett County including Grantsburg, Wood River and Anderson.

Sherstad said Burnett County also needs a tower in the

area and Sirentel is working with the county government on building a tower to serve both purposes. He said that present towers and sites in the village are not ideal for high speed wireless communications. A new 180-foot tower would serve the purposes of both Sirentel and the county, Sherstad said. He hopes to start building in the spring.

Next up was a delegation from Mosaic Telecom, formerly Chibardun Telephone, from Cameron. In the group was Burnett County Administrator Candace Fitzgerald, county board member Donald Chell, Gary Therkelsen, and a representative from Mosaic. Therkelsen, a designer of wireless communications systems, gave the presentation and said that Mosaic also wants to expand into the Grantsburg area, also wants to work with the county to meet its communications needs, and also wants to build a tower at the fairgrounds.

The difference between the proposals is that the county and Mosaic may have actually made an agreement with the fair association to build a tower on the grounds. Chell said that Therkelsen met with the fair board in March and obtained its approval. Fitzgerald confirmed that, saying an agreement between the fair board and Mosaic was in place and preliminary work had started on the project.

That surprised the village government. No one at the

village was aware of this and the question then arose about the relationship of the village government with the fair board.

That part of the meeting ended with the village board and staff having a list of questions, Sherstad having a proposal in the works, and the Mosaic/Burnett group having a plan on the table. This story will continue.

Paperless board The village board’s own plans are much clearer. The village will start moving into the electronic sharing of information immediately. It will put all meeting notices, reports, agendas, and minutes on its Web site and send the reports to the council members over the Internet. This means immediate sharing of information with no printing and mailing costs. Everyone else will be able to access the same information. The council approved the purchase of laptops for each council member so they can all get the information.

It was emphasized that this is a one-way distribution of information and not a two-way communication. Council members will not be able to use the system to exchange comments or otherwise violate the open meetings laws.

CatTown Rescue will begin trap/neuter/return program for village of Frederic FREDERIC – Tanya Borg of CatTown Rescue will hold a workshop on their free-roaming cat trap/neuter/return program called, Farm, Feral and Stray, at the village hall on Wednesday, Oct. 24, at 3 p.m.

Volunteers will coordinate the humane trapping, transport and recover stage of the program.

“With help from residents, we can improve the lives of

many free-roaming cats in the Frederic community by trap/neuter/return of targeted colonies of cats,” said Tanya Borg, TNR supervisor of CatTown Rescue. “The only way to reduce the kill rate with current open admission shelters is by steming the tide of new kittens surrendered from farm, feral and stray cats in our community.”

CatTown Rescue is a nonprofit organization that relies

on grant funding and donations to offer free or low-cost sterilization services for free-roaming cats in the Polk and St. Croix County communities. For more information, see the Web site cattownrescue.org.

Contact Tanya Borg, 715-501-8488, tanya@ cattownrescue.org for more information. - submitted

Fewer people on BadgerCare

by Shamane Mills Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIDE - Changes designed to pare back Wisconsin’s Medicaid program are having an effect on enrollment. Critics say participation in BadgerCare is “plummeting.”

To save costs, the state tightened up eligibility for programs like BadgerCare Plus and the basic health insurance program for childless, single adults called BadgerCare Core. Since those changes in July, Badger-

Care enrollment has dropped by over 16,000. Department of Health Services Secretary Dennis Smith calls it a “modest” dip in a program that still has over 1 million participants. He says most people below 200 percent of poverty are paying increased premiums. “There are about 23,000 subject to the premiums. More than 21,000 paid their premiums, so over 90 percent paid their premiums in August and their average (monthly payment) was $132.”

A public interest law firm predicts the number of BadgerCare enrollees will continue to decline beyond the

Legislative Fiscal Bureau estimate of 23,000. Bobby Peterson of ABC for Health says this will increase the number of uninsured in Wisconsin. Some of those will have unpaid medical bills that get passed on to paying customers, “At one end you’re saying, ‘Hey, we’re saving money’ ‘cause enrollments are dropping. But at the other end costs are going up because all that debt (from ER patient who can’t pay) gets distributed to everybody else.”

Most of those losing coverage are low-income parents of kids on BadgerCare Plus.

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Saving the county money while fixing the roads Polk Highway also looks at service to towns

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – “Josh Kelch is saving the county money every day,” highway Commissioner Steve Warndahl told the Polk highway committee at the monthly meeting Thursday, Oct. 11.

Kelch is in charge of the highway department’s parts room, purchasing and inventory. He explained his job to the committee members as they toured the shop. The committee also looked at the results of the 2012 projects and at the 2013 department budget. Warndahl also told how the county department may be able to provide more services to the local towns.

Kelch is in charge of almost a million dollars of purchases a year. For 2011, that included $744,500 in gasoline and diesel fuel and $230,000 in parts and supplies.

Tires alone cost $41,000 and $173,000 was spent on other repair parts. Kelch said the goal is to buy local when possible but to keep the prices down. That includes keeping good relations with all the suppliers but also looking for alternate sources and ways to make repairs. Kelch said the county was able to have an obsolete replacement radiator built for $1,400 rather than buy the radiator for $4,000.

The county stays loyal to its suppliers but is not afraid of switching sources and finding new ways of doing things. Kelch said inventory control is important. All parts have a computer bar code that can be placed on a repair order, keeping track of the repair cost for each truck and the reorder status for each part. Fuel prices are checked each month. Tires are tested to see if recaps can meet the county needs. Warndahl said Kelch researches everything.

And when not doing all that, Kelch drives the plow trucks at times. He says he has won two highway drivers rodeos.

Josh Kelch, head of the Polk County Highway Department’s parts room, purchasing and inventory, explained how his job is to save money while keeping the department fleet in good shape. - Photo by Gregg Westigard

Other business The county highway department may soon contract to do all the road work for the Town of Apple River. Warndahl said the town asked for prices and the department is looking at what the service would cost and how that service, especially the winter plowing, would fit in with the county’s regular plow routes. If an arrangement is agreed to, the county would charge Apple River for labor by the hour.

Rick Scoglio, Apple River town chair, said Apple River started contracting for all its road work several years ago.

He says the town saves a large amount of money and does not need to operate its own shop or own its own graders and other equipment. Warndahl said he will be visiting other towns to explain what services, from summer maintenance to winter plowing, the county might be able to provide.

The highway department should finish very close to

budget for 2012, Kathy Bohn, the department’s financial guru, told the committee. And for 2013, the department is budgeted to receive an additional $100,000 to keep its six-year road plan on schedule. The department’s levy funding got disrupted when funds were switched to bonding dollars in 2007. County Administrator Dana Frey said this is the only county department recommended to receive a levy increase in 2013. But two plowdriver positions, one vacant for a period and one new, will not be filled.

Committee Chair Marvin Caspersen said the highway building study is moving ahead. The plan is for the study to be completed in 2013, at which point the county board will decide whether to build a new facility or remodel the present site. Whatever is decided, the county’s capital improvement plan includes an expense of $6 million to $11 million for 2016, with a new or remodeled facility ready for use in 2017, when the present site will be 80 years old.

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Capitol ceremony celebrates 2012-13 Wisconsin Schools of Recognition Frederic Elementary School captures honor for sixth straight year MADISON — State Superintendent Tony Evers praised Frederic Elementary School for being among 132 schools in the state that received Wisconsin School of Recognition honors for the 2012-13 school year during a special Oct. 2 ceremony at the state Capitol in Madison.

Evers welcomed Melinda Sorensen, fourth-grade teacher; Kelly Steen, principal; and Paula Moore, fifthgrade teacher; to the recognition event. To be recognized, schools must be among those with the highest poverty rates in the state, have met adequate yearly progress goals under federal education law for the past two years, and have student achievement on state mathematics and reading assessments that is higher than schools with similar poverty levels and grade configurations.

“The staff and administration of these schools are committed to forging partnerships among teachers, parents, administrators, other school staff members, and the community to create an educational environment that supports children’s learning,” Evers said.

“An easy thing to do in a small district, where we are continuously looking for resources to better serve the students, is to make excuses for why our students are not performing at a level they should. The Frederic Elementary School approaches the challenges of budgets and resource allocation like any family would - together. The staff has created a healthy, caring environment where students and families, that could make excuses, don’t. Support and trust in each other has made it possible for the

State Superintendent Tony Evers (second from right) praised Frederic Elementary School for being among 132 schools in the state that received Wisconsin School of Recognition honors for the 2012-13 school year. He is shown with (L to R) Melinda Sorensen, fourthgrade teacher; Kelly Steen, principal; and Paula Moore, fifthgrade teacher. - Special photo

Frederic Elementary to realize six straight years as a Wisconsin School of Recognition. Be Excellent is a challenge set forth to all stakeholders within the district. Be Excellent sets the stage each day students and teachers work together, despite budgets and resources. The Frederic School District and community are proud of this wonder-

ful achievement. Congratulations, Frederic Elementary: No Excuses . . . Be Excellent! said Josh Robinson, district Administrator. - from the DPI

Medicare open enrollment period has started STATEWIDE — The Medicare open enrollment period, which began Monday, Oct. 15, has been expanded to last seven weeks and will end Friday, Dec. 7. This will give seniors and people with disabilities more time to compare and find the best plan that meets their unique needs.

Open enrollment is seniors’ chance to review their Medicare choices and pick the plan that works for them; but if they decide that they’re happy sticking with the coverage they have now, they don’t need to do anything else.

“Fall can be an extremely busy time of year. The kids are getting settled into a new school year, the yard and the house need to be made ready for winter and, of course, we need to keep up with the Packers on Sundays,” said Doug Hill, state director for Know Your Care Wisconsin. “With everything we have going on, it’s so easy to forget another activity that should be on all our fall checklists: helping family members with the Medicare open enrollment period.”

If Medicare beneficiaries and their families need assistance in helping to choose a plan or deciding to stay on a plan, they can utilize two great resources. The first is the Medicare Plan Finder, available at medicare.gov/find-aplan.

The second resource is an elder benefits specialist. Each county in Wisconsin has at least one of these specialists.

These individuals can help Medicare beneficiaries learn what plans and what options are available to them. They cannot advise you on what plan to choose, but they will help you gather information to make a more informed decision about which plan is best for you. To make an appointment with your county’s elder benefits specialist, you can contact your county’s Commission on Aging and Disability Resource Center.

A full listing of Wisconsin’s Aging and Disability Resource Centers can be found at this directory: dhs.wisconsin.gov/aging/EBS/benspecs.htm.

Additionally, as a result of the Affordable Care Act, coverage for both brand-name and generic drugs in the Part D donut-hole coverage gap will continue to increase until 2020, when the donut hole will be closed. This year, people with Medicare received a 50-percent discount on covered brand-name drugs and 14-percent coverage of generic drugs in the donut hole. In 2013, Medicare Part D’s coverage of brand-name drugs will begin to increase, so people with Medicare will receive approximately 53 percent off the cost of brand-name drugs, and coverage for 21 percent of the cost of generic drugs in the donut hole.

“With more benefits, better choices and lower costs, Know Your Care Wisconsin encourages people with Medicare and their families to begin reviewing their drug

and health plan coverage options for 2013,” Hill added.

— from Know Your Care

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• Pokeno, 1 p.m.

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• Pokeno, 1 p.m.

• Open 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

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• Dime Bingo, 1 p.m.

• Monthly Senior Meeting, 3rd Tues.

• Cribbage, a.m.

• 500 Cards, 1 p.m.

• Potluck, Every 2nd Wed., 11:30 a.m.

• Dining at 5, Every 1st Thursday, no meal in April

• Spades, 1 p.m.,

• Exercise, 10-11 a.m.

• Skip-Bo, 11 a.m.-Noon • 500, 6:30-10 p.m.

• Bridge, 10 a.m.-Noon • Bingo, 1st & 3rd Friday, 1-3 p.m.

Frederic Senior Center • Spades, 1 p.m.

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• Exercise, 10-11 a.m.

• Skip-Bo, 11 a.m.-Noon • 500 Cards & Dominoes, 12:30-4 p.m.

Webster Senior Center • AA Meeting, 7 p.m.

• Senior Monthly Meeting, 3rd Tues.

• Women’s Wii Bowling, 9 a.m.

• Dime Bingo, 12:30 p.m.

• Pool, 7 p.m.

Food Shelf

• Frederic, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 715-327-4425 • SCF, 9 a.m.-Noon

• SCF, Noon-6 p.m.

• Ruby’s, Siren, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

• Frederic, 2-6 p.m.

• SCF, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

• Siren VFW Aux., 2nd Wed., the hall, 7:30 p.m.

• Frederic Legion Aux. 249 Every 3rd Thurs., Golden Oaks, 7 p.m.

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• First Baptist Church, Webster, 9:30 a.m., 715-349-2332

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• Cushing Legion At Suzy Q’s, 6:30 p.m.

• Siren Lions At Midtown Tavern, 5 p.m.

• BYHA At Zia Louisa, 6 p.m.

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• Webster Chamber At The Tap, 5:30 p.m.

• Burnett VFW At Little Mexico, 6 p.m.

Farmers Markets

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• Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., 715-268-6605

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• Luck Senior Center, 5:30 p.m., 715-472-2341 • Balsam Lake Municipal Building, 3:45 p.m., 715-485-3002

EVERY FRI. • Fishbowl Sportsmen’s Club At Sweeny’s Bar, 5 p.m.

• Snowciables At Thirsty Otter, 6 p.m.

• Grantsburg Legion, 6:30 p.m.

• Humane Society, Yellow River Saloon, 5 p.m.

• Hockey Assoc., Dreamers, 6:30 p.m.

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• Trinity Lutheran Church, Osceola, 8:30 a.m., 715-755-3123

EVERY FRI. • Siren Lions At Jed’s Laker Lounge, 5 p.m.

• Lake Country Riders At The Pour House, 5:30 p.m.

• Webster Lions At Gandy Dancer Saloon, 4:30 p.m. Apr. - Nov. • S.N.O.W.S., Skol Bar, Frederic, 5:30 p.m.

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• Overeaters Anonymous, Amery Senior Center, 6:30 p.m., 715-268-6605

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• YLRA At Yellow Lake Lodge, Webster, • Wonderland At Yellow Lake Golf 3-5 p.m.

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3:30 p.m.

• Wild About Education At Wild Waters, Danbury, 5 p.m.

• Siren Lions At Whiskey Joe’s, 5 p.m.

• BYHA at Frederic Golf Course, 5:30 p.m.

EVERY SAT. • Siren Senior Center, 1-3 p.m.

• Milltown, Julia’s Java, 8 a.m.-Noon • St. Croix Falls, Library Plaza, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

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Beaver Club re-enacts fur trade history

by Carl Heidel Leader staff writer DANBURY — The annual Beaver Club fur trade celebration at Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park last Saturday evening, Oct. 13, offered guests and visitors a unique opportunity to glimpse a key event in the North

American fur trade in the early 1800s. Historical re-enactors portrayed events as they might have occurred in 1808 in Montreal as men who had spent winters trading among the various Indian tribes came to swap tales and enjoy one another’s company.

When it’s 4:30 a.m., and the guests are both weary and tipsy, a certain amount of confusion is to be expected when the voyageurs try to demonstrate how to paddle a canoe.

Here’s the early 1800s version of dinner music, a fiddler, someone playing the spoons and a drummer.

While the guests are celebrating, the cook is in the kitchen preparing the fish course.

Charles Jean Baptiste Chaboillez, master of ceremonies at the annual gathering of the Beaver Club, addresses the four sacred directions with the Indian pipe to mark the beginning of the festivities.

Photos by Carl Heidel

Alexander Henry (left) inducts new member Alexander McKay (right) into the Beaver Club, and hangs the club’s medallion around his neck.

A ceremonial bagpiper leads the procession that brings each new course to the guests’ tables.

Each gathering of the Beaver Club includes the ritual five toasts. Alexander Henry led this one.

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FALL SPORTS

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F R E D E R I C • G R A N T S B U R G • L U C K • S T. C R O I X F A L L S • S I R E N • U N I T Y • W E B S T E R CROSS COUNTRY • FOOTBALL • GIRLS GOLF • TENNIS • VOLLEYBALL

Saints sweep Flambeau in first round Webster and Unity moving on in D3 as well

Extra Points

St. Croix Falls 3, Flambeau 0

by Scott Hoffman Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – The Flambeau Falcons can now concentrate on basketball, hockey, hunting and ice fishing, thanks to the hard-hitting lady Saints who ended the Falcons volleyball season Tuesday night, Oct. 16.

Saints were on a roll with a quick threegame sweep, 25-11 25-17 and 25-15.

Big hitters Sydney Geisness, Jesse Rademacher and Saints Mariah Rohm and Natalie Sempf were too much for Flambeau’s Megan Nichols.

“We played very well!” said Saints coach Stacie Hoff. “We hit the ball well, we covered well, we moved and talked better than we ever have. It was so great to see, hopefully we can continue with this into the second round.”

Geisness had 14 kills, two solo blocks, two assisted blocks, seven digs, one ace and 15 serve receives. Sempf had four kills, three digs, 19 assists and a pair of aces. Kierstyn Campell had seven kills, nine digs, and eight serve receives. Maria Rohm left with seven kills, one solo block and two aces. Matti Gerlach had five kills, one assisted block, one dig and two aces.

Rademacher had one kill and one assisted block, and Emma Wondra had five digs, eight assists and two aces. McKenzie Christenson had one dig, six serve receives and Bailey Hansen had a dig and five serve receives.

The Saints will move to the second round of regional action in Division 3 to play No. 3 seeded Ladysmith at Ladysmith beginning at 7 p.m., on Thursday, Oct. 18.

Unity 3, Chequamegon 0 BALSAM LAKE – The Unity volleyball team is moving on in the Division 3 WIAA regional after silencing the Screaming Eagles of Chequamegon Tuesday, Oct. 18.

Unity took the game easily in three sets by scores of 25-14, 25-20 and 25-18.

“Overall it was a great night. We hit very well from the outside and served good. All the girls played hard and hustled. Looking forward to going to Bloomer on Thursday,” said Unity coach Jennifer DeLozier.

Shauna Jorgensen led the Eagles with a dozen kills followed by Maddie Ramich and Carly Ince who had six apiece. Sarah Bader had five and Emily Gross had three.

Paige Lunsmann and Taylor Heathman each had one. Ramich led the team with 24 assists and Jorgenson, Olivia Nelson and Shay Nelson each had two.

See Regional volleyball/page 20

Saints Mariah Rohm and Natalie Sempf were too much for Flambeau’s Megan Nichols during the WIAA playoff game on Tuesday, Oct. 16. – Photos by Scott Hoffman

St. Croix Falls moves on to the next round of the WIAA volleyball playoffs with a three-game sweep of Flambeau.

••• VALPARAISO, Ind. – 2010 St. Croix Falls graduate, Ryan Larson is seeing success with the Drake University Bulldogs football team this season as a starting noseguard. Larson had surgery during his 2010 freshman season. He redshirted as a sophomore while on the traveling team, and got a minimal amount of playing time. So far in 2012, Larson has played in all seven games and started in each of the previous five at noseguard. The Bulldogs are curRyan Larson rently 5-2 and undefeated at 4-0 in the Pioneer Football League, which is part of the NCAA Division 1 Football Championship Subdivision. Drake’s most recent 35-21 win came over Valparaiso, where Larson had five tackles, including two solo tackles. Two weeks ago, the Bulldogs defeated San Diego 38-10, with Larson and the Drake defense forcing six turnovers. The Bulldogs were co-conference champions with San Diego in 2011. Larson is the son of Dawn and Bart Larson of St. Croix Falls. – with information from godrakebulldogs.com ••• WINONA, Minn. – Michelle Lund, a 2010 Grantsburg graduate, wrapped up the fall softball season with Winona State as a sophomore with two starts and two relief appearances. Lund pitched 13 innings without an earned run, struck out nine and only allowed two walks. Lund is competing with four other pitchers for a role on the Winona State pitching staff this spring, 2013. On Sept. 15, Lund pitched the sixth and seventhinning against Indian Hills CC Michelle Lund (Ottumwa, Iowa) with two strikeouts, two hits, one walk and no runs allowed during a 1-0 Warrior loss. The following day she started game one against Ellsworth CC (Iowa Falls, Iowa), pitching three innings without a run, giving up one hit, while striking out four, with one walk.

Winona won 6-1, and Winona won the second game 10-1. On Oct. 4, Lund pitched the seventh inning against Lewis University (Romeoville, Ill.) in an 11-1 win, with one strikeout. On Oct. 6, she started game one, pitching a complete game against Viterbro University (La Crosse), and struck out two with no walks in an 8-1 win. – Marty Seeger with submitted information

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Vikings prepare for playoffs after win over Falcons Host Clear Lake in Level 1 battle Frederic 44, Flambeau 30

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer FREDERIC – The Vikings football team will be hoping to play with a little more consistency this Friday, Oct. 19, when they host the Clear Lake Warriors in the level one playoffs beginning at 7 p.m.

Last week, Friday, Oct. 12, Frederic hosted Flambeau but had trouble holding onto the ball, fumbling a total of seven times and losing six to the Falcons while also throwing one interception.

With the 44-30 win, Frederic finished 71 overall, 6-1 in the Lakeland North conference, and would have had a share of the conference title had Cameron lost last Friday in Grantsburg, but the Comets held onto a 12-6 win.

Frederic got off to a bit of a slow start with both teams going scoreless in the first quarter, but the Vikings offense powered their way to the end zone six times in the second quarter to take a 26-14 lead at the half.

Vikings senior Garrett Wendelboe scored the team’s first touchdown of the game on a 6-yard run with 8:29 remaining in the first half. It was a huge night for the Frederic running game as they compiled 438 yards on 56 carries. Wendelboe had 154 yards on 29 carries with two touchdowns, but it was quarterback Jaryd Braden who led the way in rushing with 242 yards on 16 carries and two touchdowns. Braden also threw two touchdowns and completed three of eight passes for 82 yards. Adam Chenal had 42 yards and one touchdown on 11 carries.

Less than 30 seconds after Wendelboe’s score, the Vikings caught a break on defense with a forced fumble that was recov-

ered inside Falcons territory by Chris Schorn, and on the first play from scrimmage, Braden connected on a 20-yard pass to Zach Schmidt to put the Vikings up 130.

The Falcons capitalized on a Vikings turnover a short time later with a 1-yard touchdown by quarterback Jordan Bainter, but the Vikings answered right back, scoring less than a minute later on a 52yard run by Braden to put the Vikings up 20-6. The 14-point lead didn’t last much longer, however, as the Vikings fumbled again with 1:56 remaining in the first half.

On the Falcons first play from scrimmage, Bainter connected on a 35-yard pass play and four plays later they scored on a 3yard run.

With only 45 seconds remaining, the Vikings gained some momentum heading into halftime when Braden connected with Chenal on a 23-yard pass play, and a 39-yard pass to Ben Kurkowski with 15 seconds on the clock to take the 26-14 halftime lead.

The Vikings kicked off to start the second half but on the Falcons first play from scrimmage, Pat Dernovsek scored on an 80-yard touchdown run to bring Flambeau within four points, but Frederic answered. On the Vikings next drive, which lasted all of two minutes, Wendelboe scored on a 1-yard run. The Vikings would score 12 more unanswered points that included another 52-yard touchdown run from Braden, as well as a 1-yard run from Chenal. Flambeau’s final score of the game came in the final seconds of the fourth quarter.

Despite the turnovers, the Vikings offense shined against a Flambeau team also headed to the playoffs this Friday. The Falcons will be focused on Regis, while the Vikings prepare for a Clear Lake team that tied for third in the conference and 4-4 overall. The Vikings are a No. 2 seed, with Clear Lake drawing a No. 7 seed.

Jaryd Braden fights for more yardage against the Falcons. Braden had a big night with 242 yards on 16 carries and two touchdowns. He also had two touchdown passes.

On senior night, Frederic senior tackle Ryan Strenke comes down the tunnel with fans to greet on both sides. – Photos by Becky Amundson

A wide-open Zach Schmidt eyes the ball during a catch for a touchdown against the Flambeau Falcons Friday, Oct. 12, early in the second quarter.

Luck powers past Bruce Prepares for final regular-season game against Northwood Luck 53, Bruce 24

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer BRUCE – The Luck Cardinals are a step closer to their regular season finale against Northwood this week after crushing Bruce last Friday, Oct. 12.

The team will travel to Minong this Thursday, Oct. 18, for a game scheduled to start at 6 p.m. With a win over Northwood, the Cards will finish out the regular season with a 6-1 record, and are guaranteed a spot at the eight-man jamboree scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 3. Since the WIAA is only facilitating the jamboree and there are no official WIAA playoffs this fall for eight-man, the top four teams

with the best records in the north will be paired up with the top four teams in the southern half of the state. All games will be played on the first Saturday in November at D.C. Everest High School’s Stiehm Stadium in Schofield.

The Cardinals win over Bruce was a big one for senior Brodie Kunze, who rushed for 191 yards on 25 carrries with two touchdowns, and Evan Armour had 166 yards on 25 carries and four touchdowns.

Junior Connor McGinnity had 74 yards on six carries along with two touchdowns.

Bruce scored three of its four touchdowns through the air, completing 11 of 21 passes for 162 yards, but they couldn’t catch the Cardinals, who led 19-6 in the first quarter and 41-12 at halftime. The Red Raiders held Luck scoreless in the third quarter while scoring twice, bringing the score up to 41-24 heading into the fourth, but the Cards piled on another 12 points in the fourth quarter for the easy win.

The Luck Cardinals football team is greeted by fans coming off of the bus during an away game this season. – File photo by Marty Seeger

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Saints, Tigers end football seasons The Saints scored the first touchdown of the game late in the first quarter on a 1yard run by Rademacher, and scored twice in the second quarter. Sommer scored on a 1-yard run with 4:19 to go in the first half and Rademacher got one more touchdown on a 2-yard run with 58 seconds remaining in the first half to take a 22-0 lead at halftime. The Saints final two scores came in the fourth quarter on a 23-yard run by Sommer, and a 4-yard run

by Shane Swanson.

The Saints converted 21 first downs in the game and held the Tigers to converting just four, while also holding to just 121 yards of total offense.

Webster’s Alex Hopkins led the Tigers with 78 yards rushing on two attempts, and Lance Preston had 41 yards on 14 carries. Defensively, Webster’s Cliff Benjamin was in on 16 tackles, followed by Aaron Dietmeier, 14; Lance Preston, 8.5; Dillon Reeder, 7.5; Ryan Curtis, six; Grant Preston, four; Austin Piepho, three; and Michael Johnson and Max Norman each had two.

St. Croix Falls finishes the season with a 2-6 record overall, while the Tigers finished 1-7.

St. Croix Falls wins in final game of the season St. Croix Falls 36, Webster 6

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer WEBSTER – St. Croix Falls and Webster both ended a difficult 2012 season on Friday, Oct. 12, but the Saints finished the year on a high note with their 36-6 win over the Tigers. The St. Croix Falls defense was a big key to their success as they held Webster scoreless through nearly all four quarters, with the exception of a Lance Preston 5-yard run with 3:38 remaining in the game.

St. Croix Falls had a solid ground attack throughout the night as they rushed for a total of 362 yards on 59 carries. Joe Rademacher had 162 yards on 27 carries and Jake Sommer had 97 yards on 18 carries. Shane Swanson rushed for 70 yards on seven carries.

RIGHT: Ryan Curtis (left) and Lance Preston (right) take down St. Croix Falls running back Jake Sommer during the Saints 36-6 win Friday, Oct. 12. – Photo by Josh Johnson

Unity secures playoff spot with win over Lakers Faces Cameron for second time this season Unity 30, Shell Lake 15

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – The Eagles faced a feisty and win-hungry Shell Lake football team last Friday, Oct. 12, but came away victorious in a must-win situation, needing the win to secure a spot in the WIAA playoffs. Unity’s victory landed them another chance to take on the still undefeated, and No. 1 seeded Cameron Comets at home this Friday, Oct. 19, beginning at 7 p.m. Since Cameron does not have a field suitable for a playoff game, and Rice Lake is also hosting a playoff game this Friday, the decision was made to have Unity host the Comets for the second time this season.

Cameron and Unity met earlier this season during week two, where the Comets won 48-8, but the Eagles played a solid first half in that game and moved the ball well against the Comets, trailing by just two touchdowns at the half.

“We feel that we played Cameron well earlier in the season and we have greatly improved since that game,” said Eagles coach Dave Anderson.

The Comets played their final regularseason game at Grantsburg last Friday, Oct. 12, and won 12-6, while Unity beat Grantsburg by one point five weeks ago, which could make this week’s level one playoff between Unity and Cameron a good one, especially after the Eagles con-

Unity lineman Justin Peper makes an open field tackle on Shell Lake running back A.J. Denotter during the Eagles win late in the fourth quarter on Friday, Oct. 12. fidence-boosting win over Shell Lake.

“We were fired up and ready to play on Friday night. It has been a long time since Unity has made the playoffs two years in a row and our boys wanted to be a part of that,” said Anderson.

The Lakers ended a difficult season at 07 overall but never gave up against the Eagles Friday, and were never truly out of the game until the very end.

The Eagles managed to score quickly on their first drive of the game on a Tevin Anderson 20-yard touchdown run, but the Lakers responded when Sam Livingston powered his way across midfield on a 24yard gain, and connected with Wyatt Carlson on a 37-yard touchdown pass to tie

Shell Lake senior B.J. Burton puts a hit on Unity’s Aaron Koshatka, keeping him out of the end zone on a Lakers defensive stop. – Photos by Marty Seeger

the game 7-7 with 5:31 still to play in the first quarter.

The Lakers would get the ball back on a fumble recovery near their own 36-yard line, but the Eagles defense managed to hold on and the Lakers couldn’t capitalize on the turnover. Shell Lake stopped Unity cold to start the second quarter but a Lakers fumble on their own 7-yard line set up perfect field position for the Eagles, who scored just two plays later on a Kyle Sorensen 4-yard touchdown run with 9:42 remaining in the first half. Shell Lake kept the score within six as the Eagles attempt at a two-point conversion was denied, but the Eagles stormed back again, forcing a Lakers punt and putting it in the end zone for the third time of the game on a 40-yard touchdown run by Aaron Koshatka with 5:53 to go in the half.

With a 20-7 lead for the Eagles and just over three minutes to go, the Lakers once again faced a tough spot on fourth down after a pair of costly penalties. After a failed fake punt attempt that came up short, the Eagles took over. A big run by Koshatka on a fourth and nine kept the Eagles drive alive, and the Eagles threatened to put another six on the board, but the Lakers defense held strong and the Eagles settled on a field goal from Zac Baxter with five seconds remaining in the half, and the 23-7 lead.

The Eagles came out firing after halftime, stretching their lead to 30-7 at the start of the third quarter. Sorensen took it 35 yards on a Unity fake punt attempt to the Lakers 8-yard line. On the next play, Sorensen took the ball to the end zone for

Unity’s Dylan Ruck pushes his way through the Shell Lake line. the 8-yard touchdown run.

“Our offensive line was able to open up some big holes for our backs to run through, and our defense played very tough,” Anderson said.

The Lakers showed some spark after the Eagles kicked off with 8:52 to go in the third quarter, eventually scoring on an A.J. Denotter 19-yard touchdown run. With the help of a two-point conversion, the Lakers trailed 30-15.

Late in the third quarter, the Eagles got their next chance to put points on the board and, along with a Koshatka 27-yard run to help put the Eagles inside the 6yard line, the Lakers managed to hold strong once again. An Eagles attempt at a field goal was denied, keeping the Lakers within two touchdowns, which is where the game would eventually end for Shell Lake despite a solid fourth quarter, keeping the Eagles from the end zone on two occasions, but the Eagles defense was equally solid.

Justin Peper and Oliver Raboin were each in on six tackles and Raboin had a forced fumble. Baxter was in on five tackles, followed by Koshatka and Sorensen each with four, Anderson and Mitch Egge each had three and Jacob Ruck, Colin Loehr, Logan Bader and Cash Hickethier each had two.

Koshatka had 149 yards on 17 carries and one touchdown, Sorensen had 112 yards on 13 carries and two touchdowns.

Tevin Anderson had 49 yards on seven carries with one score, Zach Johnson had 35 yards on 15 carries and Ruck had 13 yards on three carries.

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by Scott Hoffman Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – With the Pirates playing in front of a Parent Night filled Olson Memorial Stadium, last Friday, Oct. 12, the Cameron Comets soon found out that they were in for a tough defensive knockdown-drag-out fight. Grantsburg blocked a punt deep in the Comets territory and

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Cameron scored again on a 43-yard run by quarterback Zach St. Aubin in the third quarter. Grantsburg’s head coach Adam Hale felt they really let this game slip away from them. “A tough loss for our

Joe Gaffney found little running room Friday, Oct. 12, at home against Cameron.

team as I thought we did a great job all week preparing for Cameron. Defensively, holding a team that averages 47 points a game to 12 was a great night. On the offense side of the ball it was disappointing as we had way too many fumbles and missed assignments. Cameron did a nice job of stopping the run and we didn’t execute in the passing game.”

Joe Gaffney led the Pirate rushing attack with six carries for 26 yards. Brandon Ryan hauled in six catches for 68 yards to lead the receivers. Brandon Ryan also led the defensive effort with 12 tackles followed by Evan Ryan with nine tackles and a big fumble recovery.

Defensive coordinator John Dickenson had big praise for the Pirate defense. “The defense had their best night of the year.

They really came up big with key plays on third down and with our backs against our own goal line. Brandon Ryan and Evan Ryan each had big nights as well.

Evan had a couple of huge hustle plays that stopped Cameron’s backs on third down.”

Chandler Witzany had two big sacks and a forced a fumble. Clay Poeschl had a fumble recovery. Grantsburg will travel to Elk Mound for the first round of the WIAA Division 5, Group A playoffs, Friday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m.

Lucas Willis seemed to have lost something on a Brady Schoenecker tackle. – Photos by Scott Hoffman

Dragons freeze Winter Look to next game against Bruce on Tuesday, Oct. 23 Siren 67, Winter 24

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer SIREN – The Siren Dragons football team is nearing the end of the season after a big win over Winter last Friday, Oct. 12.

The lopsided score was similar to the first time the two teams met during the first game of the season, where the Dragons handed Winter a 57-7 loss. It was a confidence-boosting win for the Dragons, who lost their previous four games and will have another tough test next week against the Bruce Red Raiders. The Dragons game against Bruce will be held in Siren next Tuesday, Oct. 23, beginning at 6 p.m.

Against the Winter Warriors last week, Jared Emery led the ground game with 122 yards on 14 carries with three touchdowns, and John D’Jock had 92 yards on

Siren’s Trevor Tomczak sprints to the outside along with teammate Jared Emery against Winter on Friday, Oct. 12. – Photos by Mackenzie Erickson

six carries and two touchdowns. Caleb Mulroy had 42 yards on six carries and two touchdowns, and Reuben Mixsooke had 77 yards on six carries, including a touchdown on a kickoff return.

Mixsooke was stingy on the defensive

side of the ball, with 10 tackles and two sacks. Davey St. John had four tackles and Shay Johnson had three tackles and one sack.

Siren had no trouble against the Winter Warriors last week, but should have a tougher game when they host Bruce next Tuesday, Oct. 23, in their season finale.

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Frederic’s volleyball season ends in playoff loss Siren advances with win over Solon Springs Mercer 3, Frederic 0

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer SOLON SPRINGS – The Frederic volleyball team ended their season at Mercer during the first round of the Division 4 regional by scores of 17-25, 25-27 and 14-25.

The Vikings finished winless in the conference and 1-13 overall, but played hard to the end against Mercer on Tuesday, Oct. 16.

“The team had some amazing moments tonight. They tried to come back from a slow start in the first set but just didn’t have enough time,” said Vikings coach Jackie Peterson. “The second set they started out strong but had a string of serving errors (seven total for the set), but they stayed positive and kept on fighting.”

“In the third set, the refs made an error in a call which delayed the game for a while to get figured out,” Peterson said, adding that the momentum drastically shifted after that. Unfortunately, it went in the opposite direction.

“The momentum was killed and the

For the second straight year, the Siren Dragons are moving onto the next round of regionals after a win over Solon Springs Tuesday, Oct. 16. – File photo by Mackenzie Erickson

Carly Gustafson of Frederic had a solid season for the Vikings. – Leader file photo

Regional volleyball/continued Olivia Nelson led with eight serving aces, and Jorgenson had six, followed by Ince with three, and Ramich and Lunsmann with two and Gross with one.

Olivia Nelson had five digs, Ramich had three and Ince, Lunsmann and Heathman each had two. Bader had a good night at the net defensively with eight solo blocks and Emily Gross had six.

Unity’s game against Bloomer begins at 7 p.m., this Thursday, Oct. 18. Bloomer has the No. 4 seed, while the Eagles are the No. 5 seed. – Marty Seeger

Webster 3, Shell Lake 2 WEBSTER – The Webster volleyball season continues after a win over Shell Lake on Tuesday, Oct. 16, which went to five games, 25-16, 17-25, 25-23, 23-25 and 15-9.

The Tigers will be heading to Cameron this Thursday, Oct. 18, to take on the No. 2 seeded Comets beginning at 7 p.m.

girls had a hard time getting it back. They covered the floor very well tonight. I am very proud of them,” Peterson said.

Ann Chenal had six aces on the night followed by Natalie Phernetton with two and Carly Gustafson and Kendra Mossey each had one. Gustafson led the team with eight kills followed by Lara Harlander with five and Lexi Domagala and McKenna Rognrud, one. Harlander and Paige Burton each had two digs, while Chenal, Mossey and Phernetton each had one. Gustafson had three tip kills, and Mossey and Harlander had one apiece.

Gustafson led with four blocks and Domagala had one.

Siren 3, Solon Springs 1 SOLON SPRINGS – The Siren Dragons will be traveling a short distance south to Luck this Thursday, Oct. 18, to take on the Cardinals after a first round playoff win Tuesday, Oct. 16, at Solon Springs.

The Dragons defeated Solon Springs in four sets after a rocky start, but pulled out the final three sets. Scores were 9-25, 2511, 26-16 and 26-17. No game stats were available at press time.

The Dragons game against Luck this Thursday begins at 7 p.m. Luck is the No. 1 seed, while the Dragons are the No. 9 seed.

Against Shell Lake the Tigers were led

by Raelyn Tretsven with 14 kills, followed

by Kenna Gall, 11, Alex Holmstrom, nine, Gabby Schiller, four, Christina Weis, two and Sydney Stellrecht, one. Weis led the team in assists with 34, and Gall had four and Tretsven and Holmstrom each had three.

Tretsven had five aces and Marissa Elliot had three, followed by Holmstrom and Weis with two. Ashley Dietmeier had two digs, and Holmstrom had five solo blocks. – Marty Seeger

Shauna Jorgenson of Unity had a big night against Chequamegon during the first round of regional playoff action Tuesday, Oct. 16. – Photo by Marty Seeger

The Eagles volleybal team gets warmed up for their game against Chequamegon.

Shania Pokorny hits the ball over and into the arms of Alex Holmstrom. – Photo by Josh Johnson

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Luck girls win ensures conference co-championship Eagles hold on over Siren on Thursday Luck 3, Webster 0

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer LUCK – The Luck Cardinals volleyball team swept the Webster Tigers at home on Thursday, Oct. 11, assuring the Cardinals a share of the West Lakeland Conference title with the Grantsburg Pirates, who have held that honor alone for many years.

“It has been an honor to be part of the team claiming at least a share of their first conference championship in school history. It was great to finally get there. This group of girls has worked so hard to be able to compete at this level,” said Luck coach Jen Nelson.

Luck’s Tiger victory was not without its stumbles, as they came close to losing their first set to the feisty Tigers, who came back and almost pulled off a true upset. Luck was able to recover in that opening set to keep the win, 26-24.

The Cards struggled in their serving prowess at times, which the Tigers took advantage of and kept them on their toes. After the closely fought first set, the hosting Cards came back in full force, and

Tiger sophomore Christa Weis nearly goes into the crowd for a set. – Photo by Greg Marsten

Luck senior Ashley Dexter (right) goes for a kill on the Tigers. – Photo by Greg Marsten rolled to a three-set victory, 26-24, 25-11 and 25-10, sealing their West Lakeland Conference co-title.

Notables for the Cards included junior setter Tessa Clemenson, who came away with 31 assists, seven aces and eight digs. Other notables included Ashley Dexter’s five kills and four blocks, Camille Marsten’s seven kills and a block, Jenni Holdt’s four kills, one block, three assists and pair of digs.

Junior Bella Nelson added 15 kills, three blocks, four aces and five digs to her totals. Junior Whitney Petersen also tallied nine digs in the 3-0 victory. Other Cardinal statistics included sophomore Angela Gore’s three kills and a block, while senior Jaimee Buck added eight digs and an ace to her portfolio.

“Every player on the team needs to be recognized for their commitment to the team,” Nelson said. “We finally have enough depth in our program that the girls can compete and push each other.

And compete they do at every practice they need to bring their best to the court.”

Luck finished their conference season at 11-1, with their one loss coming at the hands of Grantsburg. The Cards earned a first-round bye in the WIAA Division 4 regionals, which began on Tuesday. They play the winner of the Siren/Solon Springs first-round contest from Solon Springs. While the feelings of a share of a conference title are that of elation, the focus in the postseason is evident.

“The girls are very excited and they know they’re doing something special this season. We cannot celebrate too early or underestimate any opponent. We still have work to do,” said Nelson.

Webster earned a seventh seed in the formidable WIAA Division 3 regional brackets, and hosted 10th-seeded Shell Lake on Tuesday, Oct. 16.

Sarah Bader of Unity slaps the ball over the net. – Photo by Marty Seeger Unity 3, Siren 0 BALSAM LAKE – The Unity volleyball team took a three-set win away from the Tigers during the regular-season finale on Thursday, Oct. 11, by scores of 25-23, 2519 and 25-22.

Sarah Bader led the Eagles with 10 kills, followed by Carly Ince, nine, Shauna Jorgenson, seven, Emily Gross, five, Maddie Ramich, four and Paige Lunsmann, three.

Ramich led the team with 29 assists and Jorgenson had two. Jorgenson and Ince each had three aces.

Defensively, Bader had three blocks and Gross had five blocks. Olivia Nelson had 17 digs, followed by Ince with 16 and Taylor Heathman with 11.

Whitney Yambrick had three aces for the Dragons, and Brittany Coulter and Emily Howe each had one ace. Lizzie Stanford ended the night with 12 kills, followed by Liz Brown with six, Coulter, five, Yambrick, two, and Kyaisha Kettula, one.

Brown led the Dragons in digs with four, and Stanford, Kettula and Coulter each had three.

Siren got swept by Unity on Thursday, Oct. 11 in the final game of the regular season. – File photo by Mackenzie Erickson

After getting by the Webster Tigers, the Luck Cardinals celebrated their first West Lakeland co-conference championship in well over a decade. – Photo by Greg Marsten

Unity’s Sarah Bader (left) and Carly Ince go up for a block at the net. – Photo by Marty Seeger

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Grantsburg win gives them share of conference title Grantsburg 3, Frederic 0

by Scott Hoffman Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – It took less than a hour for Grantsburg to claim a share of the Lakeland Conference title.

The only strange part about this is it usually doesn’t take until their last conference game to accomplish this feat. Frederic had their chances, but it seems every time they would get a good dig, the pass failed or a set would be off. They just had trouble with the Pirates and that is not something that the Vikings alone have had issues with. The Grantsburg Pirates have been champions of their conference for the last 24 years! Pirates head coach Deb Allaman-Johnson commented about the pride she has for this outstanding accomplishment on her blog.

“We are very proud of this accomplishment. It was a hard-fought feat in an increasingly challenging conference as volleyball continues to grow and flourish around here. It is an honor to share the conference title with Luck, a state-ranked D4 powerhouse this season! There’s no

Macy Hanson fires the ball back at the Frederic Vikings during a sweep in their final game of the regular season. – Photo by Scott Hoffman need to gasp in astonishment about a Serving up aces were Somer Ricola with shared conference title. It has happened a four, and Kylie Pewe and Sam Schwieger few times before in this 24-year streak.” with two each.

Leading the Pirates in kills were Macy Pewe assisted on 12 of 30 attempts Hanson with eight, RuthAnn Pederson while Ellie Corbin assisted on seven. Piand Jen Schwieger with seven. Olivia rates open up state playoffs at home on Tucker, Stacey McKenzie and Kylie Pewe Thursday, Oct. 18. each had three.

Natalie Phernetton sets the ball as teammate Kendra Mossey looks on. – File photo by Marty Seeger

AREA BOWLING RESULTS Hacker’s Lanes

Sunday Afternoon Youth Standings: A.J.R. 11, The Bowlers 10, Team 9, DCF 7.5, Back 2 The North 6.5, We Bowl 4.

Boy’s games: Austin Bruss (DCF) 246, Kyle Hunter (TB) 243, Josh Underwood (AJR) 234.

Boy’s series: Austin Bruss (DCF) 624, Josh Underwood (AJR) 561, Zach Schmidt (TB) 548.

Girl’s games: Avery Steen (AJR) 187, Julia Owens (DCF) 144, Kerrigan Ekholm (T) 143.

Girl’s series: Avery Steen (AJR) 532, Julia Owens (DCF) 375, Kerrigan Ekholm (T) 319.

Team games: The Bowlers 608, A.J.R. 518, DCF 503.

Team series: The Bowlers 1605, DCF 1449, A.J.R. 1415.

Monday Afternoon Retired Standings: Bears 17, Night Hawks 15, Eagles 13, Hummingbirds 12, Vultures 11, Swans 6, Badgers 6.

Men’s games (Handicap): Tom Johnson 230, Dave Bannie 212, Gene Pouti 206.

Men’s series (Handicap): Tom Johnson 629, Dave Bannie 624, Gary Berg 582.

Women’s games (Handicap): Pearl Noble 230, Mary Young 220, Sandy Bannie 211.

Womens’s series (Handicap): Barb Austad 584, Gloria Johnson 572, Sandy Bannie 570.

Team games (Handicap): Night Hawks 792, Eagles 758, Badgers 735.

Team series (Handicap): Night Hawks 2296, Eagles 2263, Badgers 2140.

Tuesday Classic Standings: Bottle Shop 46.5, Great Northern Outdoors 44.5, Yellow Lake Lodge 43.5, Pioneer Bar 43.5, House of Wood 29.5, Northern Home & Improvement 26.5.

Individual games: Brett Daeffler 255, Gene Ackland 234, Chris Olson 230.

Individual series: Brett Daeffler 692, Gene Ackland 597, Chris Thompson 587.

Team games: Great Northern Outdoors 595, Yellow Lake Lodge 592, Bottle Shop 569.

Team series: Yellow Lake Lodge 1693, Bottle Shop 1651, Northern Home & Improvement 1601.

Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Chris Olson 7x = 230.

Wednesday Night Early Standings: Daeffler’s Quality Meats 17, S&S Tree Bird Shop 15, Lake Services Unlimited 15, Skol Bar 14, Pioneer Bar 11, Cummings Lumber 10, Stotz & Co. 7, Larsen Auto Center 7.

Individual games: Brett Daeffler (DQM) 300, Don Swanson (CL) 246, Oliver Baillargeon (DQM) 233.

Individual series: Brett Daeffler (DQM) 675, Don Swanson (CL) 664, Oliver Baillargeon (DQM) 615.

Team games: Skol Bar 1014, Daeffler’s Quality Meats 977, Skol Bar 956.

Team series: Skol Bar 2799, Daeffler’s Quality Meats 2700, S&S Bird Shop 2608.

Thursday Early Standings: Fab Four 50.5, American Family Siren 44, Kinetico 41.5, Daeffler’s Quality Meats 41, Red Iron Studios 39,

Hell Raisers 37, Wikstrom Construction 31, Grindell Law Offices 28.

Individual games: Mark Bohn (FF) 268, Don McKinney (FF) 235, Brian McBroom (AFS) 234.

Individual series: Mark Bohn (FF) 706, Brian McBroom (AFS) 631, Don McKinney (FF) 622.

Team games: Fab Four 717, Daeffler’s Quality Meats 623, Grindell Law Offices 600.

Team series: Fab Four 1872, Daeffler’s Quality Meats 1677, Grindell Law Offices 1579.

Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Mark Bohn 8x = 268; Brian McBroom 5x = 234; Don McKinney 5x = 235.

Games 50 pins or more above average: Mark Bohn 245 (+68), 268 (+91); Bryce Daeffler 225 (+51); Brian McBroom 234 (+67); Don McKinney 235 (+50); Tim Pederson 214 (+64).

Series 100 or more above average: Mark Bohn 706 (+175); Brian McBroom 631 (+130).

Others (700 series): Mark Bohn 706.

Splits converted: 2-4-10: Ed Bitler. 3-10: Jim Wikstrom, Bruce Wikstrom, Mike Sullivan, Ed Bitler.

Friday Night Ladies Standing: Pin Heads 34.5, SKM 27.5, Junque Art 24, Frederic Design 23, Leader 17.

Individual games: Karen Carlson 212, Gail Linke 179, Margie Traun 178.

Individual series: Karen Carlson 535, Gail Linke 515, Margie Traun 503.

Daeffler rolls perfect game

Brett Daeffler bowled a 300 on the first game of the night on Wednesday, Oct. 10, at Hacker’s Lanes in Frederic. – Photo submitted

Team games: Junque Art 589, The Leader 568, Pin Heads 565.

Team series: Junque Art 1699, Pin Heads 1662, Frederic Design 1614.

Splits converted: 4-9: Pat Traun. 5-6-10: Myrna Magnuson.

McKenzie Lanes

Monday Night Ladies Standings: Metal Products 52, McKenzie Lanes 52, Wolf Creek Log Furniture 48, Milltown Appliance 46, Edina Divas 39.5, Frederic Truck & Tractor 38.5, Alyeska Contracting 34, Bye 24.

Individual games: Marsha Guggisberg 199, Danielle Brenholt 192, Joan Wulf 187.

Individual series: Marsha Guggisberg 500, Jane Smith 491, Luann White 490.

Team games (Handicap): Milltown Appliance 827.

Team series (Handicap): McKenzie Lanes 2334.

Monday Night Madness Standings: Eagle Lounge 25, Alleycats 22, Mishaps 21, Bon Ton 12.

Individual games: Debra Mattson 171, Barbara Benson & Pam Alleva 158.

Individual series: Debra Mattson 460, Barbara Benson 459, Pam Alleva 418.

Team games (Handicap): Alleycats 604, Eagle Lounge 601.

Team series (Handicap): Mishaps 1744, Alleycats 1738.

Tuesday Women’s Standings: Tomlinson Insurance 70.5, Kindred Spirits 66, Hauge Dental 56.5, Custom Outfitter 51, Kassel Tap 49, Country Gals 45, LC’s Gals 44, Gutter Dusters 26.

Individual games: Shirley Wiswell 225, Shirley Wilson 213, Jane Smith 191.

Individual series: Shirley Wiswell 634, Shirley Wilson 551, Jane Smith 538.

Team games (Handicap): Hauge Dental 877, Kindred Spirits 831, Tomlinson Insurance 820.

Team series (Handicap): Hauge Dental 2575, LC’s Gals 2393, Kindred Spirits 2385.

Tuesday Night Men’s Standings: McKenzie Lanes 83, Centurview Park 82, Dream Lawn 77, The Dugout 71.5, Nel-Lo-Hill Farm 69.5, The Cobbler Shop 61.5, Hack’s Pub 61, Steve’s Appliance 54.5.

Individual games: Darren McKenzie 268, Donny Potting Jr. 266, Jim Harder 265.

Individual series: Darren McKenzie 756, Donny Potting Jr. 677, Gene Braund 665.

Team games (Handicap): Centurview Park 1210.

Team series (Handicap): Dream Lawn 3396.

Wednesday Early League Standings: Dalles House 28, Cutting Edge 24, Adamark Repair 20, Balsam Branch Transport 18, Gerhman Auto Body 18, Greatland Transport 14, Suzie Q’s 4, Bye 2.

Men’s games: Merlin Fox & Mike Welling 277, Jesse Schultz 224.

Men’s series: Mike Welling 740, Jesse Schultz 662, Merlin Fox 631.

Women’s games: Jeanne Kizer 180, Justine Melin 168, Brenda Lehmann 158.

Women’s series: Jeanne Kizer 485, Justine Melin 458, Brenda Lehmann 426.

Team games (Handicap): Dalles House 755.

Team series (Handicap): Dalles House 2087.

Wednesday Night Men’s Standings: Dalles Electricians 31, Tiger Express 26, McKenzie Lanes 26, Harvest Moon 26, Davy’s Construction 26, Reed’s Marina 24, Hanjo Farms 17, Edina Realty 16.

Individual games: Jason Schultz 278, Mike Welling 268, Craig Willert 258.

Individual series: Jason Schultz 672, Greg Dick 645, Craig Willert 642.

Team games (Handicap): Davy’s Construction 1066, Tiger Express 1052.

Team series (Handicap): Tiger Express 3023, Davy’s Construction 2913.

Black & Orange

Early Birds Standings: Yellow River Saloon 14-6, Black & Orange 12-8, Gandy Dancer Saloon 8-12, The Tap 6-14.

Individual games: Marcy Viebrock (B&O) & Lynn Toivola (T) 179, Kay Casey (YRS) 157, Michelle Lysdahl (YRS) 155.

Individual series: Marcy Viebrock (B&O) 500, Kay Casey (YRS) 447, Michelle Lysdahl (YRS) 441.

Team games: Yellow River Saloon 893, The Tap 891, Black & Orange 874.

Team series: Yellow River Saloon 2586, The Tap 2551, Black & Orange 2519.

Monday Night Men’s Standings: Player Motorsports 12-8, Larry’s LP 10-10, Black & Orange 9-11, Ed’s Logging 9-11.

Individual games: Curt Phelps (EL) 202, Ron Pitts (B&O) 191, Larry Johnson (L) & Jack Witzany (L) 190.

Individual series: Curt Phelps (EL) 547, Jack Witzany (L) 531, Tony Wilson (PM) 530.

Team games: Larry’s LP 969, Black & Orange 923, Ed’s Logging 887.

Team series: Larry’s LP 2768, Ed’s Logging 2629, Black & Orange 2567.

Games 50 or more above average: Curt Phelps 202 (+57).

TNT Standings: Larry’s LP 16-8, Cashco 15-9, Flower Power 13-11, Homestead Cafe 420.

Individual games: Jean Bickford (L) 186, Jennifer Kern (L) 183, Delores Lien (C) 169.

Individual series: Jennifer Kern (L) 519, Delores Lien (C) 452, Carol Phelps (FP) 443.

Team games: Larry’s LP 902, Homestead Café 865, Flower Power 864.

Team series: Homestead Café 2514, Larry’s LP 2504, Flower Power 2493.

Games 50 or above average: Jean Bickford 186 (+89).

Wednesday Night Men’s Standings: Cashco 17-3, Zia Louisa’s 128, Black & Orange 12-8, Pheasant Inn 1010, Lions 9-11, Vacant 0-20.

Individual games: Fred Zajac (C) 213, Jack Witzany (L) 208, Chuck Houman (ZL) 204.

Individual series: Fred Zajac (C) 625, Roger Tollander (C) 576, Gene Ackland (ZL) 565.

Team games: Cashco 1004, Zia Louisa’s 976, Black & Orange 963.

Team series: Cashco 2980, Zia Louisa’s 2817, Black & Orange 2764.

Series 100 or more above average: Fred Zajac 625 (+130); Chuck Houman 204 (+50).

Early Risers Standings: Gayle’s Northwoods Hair Design 16-5, Black & Orange 14-10, Gandy Dancer 9-15, 10th Hole 9-15.

Individual games: Pam Dildine (10th) 188, Claudia Peterson (GD) 168, Donna Crain (GD) 166.

Individual series: Pam Dildine (10th) 490, Donna Crain (GD) 467, Claudia Peterson (GD) 451.

Team games: Gandy Dancer 754, Black & Orange 708, Gayle’s Northwoods Hair Design 707.

Team series: Gandy Dancer 2112, Black & Orange 2103, Gayle’s Northwoods Hair Design 2046.

Thursday Night Ladies Standings: Dolls w/Balls 11-5, Yellow River Saloon 9-7, Pour House 7-9, Rollettes 5-11.

Individual games: Krystal Gorman (YRS) 173, Jacquelyn Churchill (Dw/B) 172, Tooter Barnes (PH) 171.

Individual series: Tooter Barnes (PH) 460, Jacquelyn Churchill (Dw/B) 456, Audrey Pardun (YRS) 436.

Team games: Rollettes 730, Pour House 723, Dolls w/Balls 707.

Team series: Pour House 2140, Rollettes 2119, Dolls w/Balls 2057.

Denny’s Downtown Lanes

Wednesday Night Men’s Standings: Dummy Team 16, Wood River Pharmacy 14, Boyd’s Outdoor Power 13, Grantsburg Sanitary 10, Radio Shack 6, Fiedler Ford 4.

Individual games (Handicap): Maurice Johnson 303, Bowler Two 241, Chris Olson 220.

Individual series (Handicap): Bowler Two 723, Maurice Johnson 650, Bowler Three 636.

Team games (Handicap): Wood River Pharmacy 1006, Grantsburg Sanitary 984, Boyd’s Outdoor Power 977.

Team series (Handicap): Dummy Team 2910, Wood River Pharmacy 2837, Boyd’s Outdoor Power 2810.

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Vikes narrowly miss repeat title Thanks to their radios and handheld devices, Frederic fans at last Friday’s home game versus Flambeau were able to stay as tuned in to the proceedings over at R.W. Olson field in Grantsburg as they were to that which transpired on THE SPORTS the R.P. Glynn gridiron in Frederic. Unf o r t u n a t e l y, Grantsburg missed a few golden opportunities and fell 12-6 to Cameron, thereby allowing the Comets to claim an undisputed conference title. See game story elsewhere on these pages. Had the purple Pirates garnered the upset, FHS would’ve shared the North Lakeland crown.

The scenario evoked memories of 1967 when Frederic — behind Bob Johnson, Jim Shattuck, Gary Beecroft, Tom

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Moats, Erick “Rick” Anderson and company — knocked off quarterback Mike Gunderson and his Grantsburg Pirates 26-12 in the season finale. As the evening developed, Unity lost to Amery the same night, which thereby catapulted Frederic into a share of the Upper St. Croix Valley Conference title. Of course, FHS won the championship outright in 1968, and it wasn’t until 2011 the football Vikes hoisted another conference trophy.

ALF III waits in the wings for Grantsburg Pirates Eighth-grade quarterback Avery L. Fagerberg III, aka ALF III, is reportedly turning heads as a signal caller for the Grantsburg Junior High team. Not many local Pirate fans are aware that ALF III’s father, Avery L. “JR” Fagerberg is a former NCAA Division 1 football player. The elder Fagerberg played for the University of Nevada at Reno.

Brewers fans happy for the fat guy Although they were sad to see him go, most long-suffering Milwaukee Brewers fans could certainly understand why Prince Fielder, affectionately known as

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“the fat guy in pajamas,” chose to part ways with Sudsville in order to catch on with a team that had a legitimate chance to win a World Series. And after Fielder’s Tigers took a 2-0 lead over the Yankees in the American League championship series, even the most die-hard Brewers fan had to admit that “the fat guy” probably made the right decision.

coming back?

2) I won’t belong to any club or organization that would have me as a member.

3) I was married by a judge ... I should’ve asked for a jury.

4) Time is the best teacher. Unfortunately it kills all of its students.

5) Change is inevitable. Except from a vending machine.

Hats off to Sparky Happy birthday wishes to 1970s Frederic Vikings home-run-hitting first baseman Barry Anderson who turned 50-something this week. In addition to his prowess as slugging ex-first sacker, Anderson is generally near the top of the heap whenever former FHS athletes meet to discuss a who’s who of the greatest student managers in Viking history. Jeremy Anderson, Ken Surbaugh, Josh “Chappy” Chaplin and Steve Glockzin are other names that typically come up in the conversation.

Deer optimism Is the deer-baiting ban working? Astute observers indicate that deer are visiting farm fields at dusk, browsing brushy edges, and working acorn ridges just as they did back in the old days before baiting and feeding became legal and acceptable. When baiting was rampant, of course, deer tended to retreat into a nocturnal pattern of bedding down by day and gorging themselves on corn piles by night. Is it possible that “real” hunting is coming back?

Five one-liners certain to bring a laugh (number 2 and 3 attributed to Groucho Marx): 1) Did you hear that boomerangs are

John Ryan may be reached at jmr202@yahoo.com.

Cross-country sectionals this Friday D2 competes in Barron, D3 at Bruce

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer LEADER LAND – The Grantsburg Pirate boys cross-country team will be looking ahead to the Division 3 sectional in Bruce this Friday, Oct. 19, in hopes of an-

other return trip to the 100th-annual state meet in Wisconsin Rapids. Other girls and boys teams and individuals competing at Bruce include Frederic, Webster, Bayfield, Bruce, Butternut, Cameron, Chequamegon, Chetek-Weyerhaeuser, Drummond, Flambeau, Hurley, Ladysmith, Mellen, Mercer, Phillips, Shell Lake, Solon Springs/Northwood, South Shore and Washburn. The Division 3 boys race is set

to begin at 4:15 p.m., while the girls race begins at 5 p.m.

The Division 2 sectional for the other area teams in our coverage area including St. Croix Falls and Unity/Luck, will be held at Barron Friday, Oct. 19. Others teams and individuals include Amery, Ashland, Baldwin-Woodville, Barron, Bloomer, Cumberland/Turtle Lake, Hayward, Northwestern, Osceola, Rice Lake,

St. Croix Central, Somerset and Spooner.

The boys race is scheduled to start at 4 p.m., and the girls race is set to begin at 5 p.m.

First-and-second place teams automatically advance to the state competition, as well as the top five individuals from a nonqualifying team advance to the state competition, held at Ridges Golf Course in Wisconsin Rapids on Saturday, Oct. 27.

Vikings football raking leaves this Sunday FREDERIC – The Frederic High School football team is again conducting a community service project as part of their annual fundraiser. Each player tries to secure donations from sponsors and then, as a

group, the football team goes out into the community to rake leaves and do yard work for the elderly in the community.

This year the team plans to do five hours of work this Sunday, Oct. 21. If anyone has not been contacted by one of the

Ebensperger ends season at state

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer MADISON – Unity senior Anna Ebensperger played her final high school tennis match at the state championships at the Nielsen Tennis Stadium in Madison on Thursday, Oct. 11.

Ebensperger played a late-evening match against Sophie Main of The Prairie

School, but lost two sets by scores of 6-0, 6-1. She finished the season with a 14-10 overall record as the No. 1 singles player with the Eagles all season long.

Anna Ebensperger

This weekend’s playoff games

The Swami THE SWAMI

PREDICTS

Clayton 42, Independence-Gilmanton 8 – This benign Bears battle barely burns BTUs. Cameron 49, Unity 7 – Unfortunately, Unity is unabashedly unraveled.

Elk Mound 35, Grantsburg 26 – Pirates perform purposefully though Mounders prevail.

Frederic 28, Clear Lake 12 – It will be considered a subpar performance, but it’s enough to move the Vikes to playoff level two versus a tough Pepin-Alma team.

The Swami answers all e-mails and can be reached at predictionking@yahoo.com.

to call the high school office before 3 p.m., on Friday, Oct. 19, with that person’s name. – submitted

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Last week’s 6-1 record raised the King’s season record to 45-11 and kept him at an 80-percent success rate, which is still tops in Northwest Wisconsin.

“I hope to see everyone at the Frederic game on Friday and the Clayton game on Saturday,” he said early Wednesday morning as he huffed and puffed while dragging his first legally harvested timber wolf from the woods.

football players, but is still interested in donating, they may do so by sending a check to coach Ken Belanger at the high school. Also, if anyone knows of any elderly citizens that could use some assistance with their yard work, you are asked

Team Luck Cardinals Grantsburg Pirates Unity Eagles St. Croix Falls Saints Webster Tigers Siren Dragons Frederic Vikings

Standings

Conf.

11-1 11-1 7-5 6-6 5-5 2-9 0-13

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Overall 21-5 11-2 11-9 12-14 6-6 2-9 1-13

Scores Thursday, October 11 Luck 3, Webster 0 Unity 3, Siren 0 Grantsburg 3, Frederic 0 Saturday, Oct. 13 Altoona 2, Luck 0 Luck 2, Eau Claire Memorial 0 Luck 2, Hayward 0 Eau Claire North 2, Luck 0 Grantsburg 1, Fall Creek 1 Tuesday, October 16 Mercer 3, Frederic 0 Unity 3, Chequamegon 0 St. Croix Falls 3, Flambeau 0 Webster 3, Shell Lake 2 Siren 3, Solon Springs 1 Upcoming Thursday, October 18 (Regional semifinals) 7 p.m.

Siren at Luck Chetek-Weyerhaeuser at Grantsburg Unity at Bloomer St. Croix Falls at Ladysmith Webster at Cameron Saturday, October 20 (Regional finals) 7 p.m.

TBD Thursday, October 25 (Sectional semifinals) 7 p.m.

TBD

CROSS COUNTRY

Upcoming Friday, October 19 4 p.m.

Division 2 Sectional meet at Barron (Unity/Luck, St. Croix Falls) 4:15 p.m. Division 3 Sectional meet at Bruce (Frederic, Grantsburg, Webster)

Lakeland - North Standings Team Conf.

Overall Cameron Comets 7-0 8-0 Frederic Vikings 6-1 7-1 Flambeau Falcons 4-3 4-4 Unity Eagles 4-3 4-4 Grantsburg Pirates 4-3 4-4 St. Croix Falls Saints 2-5 2-6 Webster Tigers 1-6 1-7 Shell Lake Lakers 0-7 0-8 Lakeland - 8-Man Standings Team Conf.

Overall Prairie Farm Panthers 7-0 7-0 Luck Cardinals 5-1 6-1 New Auburn Trojans 5-2 6-2 Siren Dragons 3-3 3-3 Northwood/Solon Springs 3-4 3-4 Bruce Red Raiders 3-4 3-4 Winter Warriors 1-6 1-6 Birchwood Bobcats 0-7 0-7 Scores Friday, October 12 Frederic 44, Flambeau 30 Unity 30, Shell Lake 15 St. Croix Falls 36, Webster 6 Cameron 12, Grantsburg 6 Siren 67, Winter 24 Luck 53, Bruce 24 Prairie Farm 83, Birchwood 0 New Auburn 75, Northwood/Solon Springs 47 Upcoming Thursday, October 18 6 p.m.

Luck at Northwood Friday, October 19 (Level I playoffs) 7 p.m.

Cameron at Unity Grantsburg at Elk Mound Clear Lake at Frederic

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

Wolf hunt under way despite lawsuit

Wisconsin entered a new era of wolf management on Monday, Oct. 15, when its first modern-day hunting and trapping season began, but as expected, it didn’t come without controversy.

As Marty they’ve done in the past, the Humane SociSeeger ety of the United States and Fund for Animals announced on the wolf The opener that they “inBottom tend to file suit against the U.S. Fish and Line Wildlife Service to restore federal protections for Great Lakes wolves under the Endangered Species Act,” as posted on their Web site.

Earlier this summer, the DNR conducted public meetings to gather input on the proposed DNR wolf hunting and trapping season rules shortly after Gov. Scott Walker signed Act 169 in early April. Essentially, Act. 169 directed the DNR to come up with the framework for

the hunt with the exception of several statutory provisions included under Act 169, such as hunting dates and the application and license fees. Others included firearms, crossbows and bows to be allowed, and night hunting for wolves the day after the deer season ends. Cable restraints can be used as a trapping method, and baiting is allowed for trapping but restricted for hunting.

The use of electronic calls is also allowed, and up to six hunting hounds would have been able to be used to trail wolves beginning the day after the deer season. But a coalition of humane societies struck back again, along with a Dane County judge, to issue an injunction against the use of dogs, and it worked, at least for now, and it’s entirely possible that hunters may never get the opportunity to hunt wolves with hounds.

Fortunately, the DNR has had no plans to stall the wolf hunt despite cries from animal-rights groups, and as of Tuesday, Oct. 16, four wolves have been killed in four of the six different harvest zones including 1, 2, 3 and 5. Zone 3 actually covers portions of four different counties, including the northern half of Burnett County. The DNR says the wolves were killed in Vilas, Eau Claire, Iron and Rusk counties. It’s a successful step in managing a predator that many feel is out of control, despite the discretion of the HSUS.

“The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service put faith in the state wildlife agencies to responsibly manage wolf populations, but their overzealous and extreme plans to allow for trophy hunting and recreational trapping immediately after delisting, demonstrate that such confidence was unwarranted,” said Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO for the HSUS, who also had words for the upcoming wolf hunt in Minnesota, scheduled to begin in November.

“Between Minnesota’s broken promise to wait five years before hunting wolves, and Wisconsin’s reckless plan to trap and shoot hundreds of wolves in the first year, it is painfully clear that federal protection must be reasserted. The states have allowed the most extreme voices to grab hold of wolf management, and the result could be devastating for this species.”

Wisconsin’s wolf plan is hardly reckless, and Pacelle’s assertion that the state will be killing hundreds of wolves is a little off the mark. Especially considering that the DNR has set a quota of 201 wolves to be killed in the state, when wolf numbers are easily over 1,000 depending on who you ask. Conservatively, the DNR has put the wolf population at 815 to 880 wolves in the state and Minnesota has more like 3,000 wolves.

The HSUS also fails to take into account that Wisconsin’s six Chippewa tribes

have spoken out against the wolf hunt, but have been allocated 85 of the 201 wolves allowed to be taken as part of the quota in the ceded territory. That leaves Wisconsin residents, and some nonresidents lucky enough to draw a wolf tag, a total of 116 potential wolf kills. Once the quota has been reached, the DNR will announce a closure to the wolf season, but reaching that quota seems unlikely given the low success rates in killing a wolf.

And despite the tribes’ opposition to the hunt, there are likely tribal members who still want to participate in the hunt.

Of the more than 20,000 residents and nonresidents who applied for a wolf permit this fall, 1,160 licenses were awarded at $100 for residents and $500 for nonresidents. Those who were unsuccessful in applying for a wolf license received a preference point.

So far, I’ve heard there are at least three successful applicants in Polk County, and another in Barron County and if they’d be interested, I’d love to follow their progress and document their success story, even if it’s an unsuccessful wolf hunting story. It’s been more than 60 years since Wisconsin has had a wolf season and this year marks a special time in history, not only for the wolf as a conservation success story, but also for the DNR and sportsmen and women who helped to make it happen.

Cranes and pumpkins at Crex Meadows GRANTSBURG – October is a great time to be outside and exploring, especially in Crex Meadows! Saturday, Oct. 20, join in a sandhill crane tour from 5 p.m. – sunset. Cost is $5. Meet at the education center, and then carpool through the wildlife area to watch the sandhill cranes fly in from their daytime feeding grounds to their nightly roosting grounds. Please preregister.

Crex needs your help in lighting the trail! Over 100 pumpkins need to be carved to light the jack-o-lantern trail for Halloween at Crex Meadows on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 5–8 p.m. There will be a carving night on Monday,

Oct. 22, at Crex Meadows. Pumpkins will be provided. Carve the pumpkin as you would like, but carve a nature or animal scene and enter the carving contest. Please call for details.

For more information about these and other events at Crex Meadows, please call 715-463-2739, visit crexmeadows.org, or find them on Facebook. Friends of Crex support these and other programs. You can support these types of programs and be more involved by joining the Friends of Crex. - submitted

LEFT: Rob Proulx of Webster shot this 333-pound black bear.

RIGHT: Jonathan Packard shot this buck while bowhunting in the Webster area recently. – Photo courtesy of Wild Bill’s in Webster

Successful youth hunters take first deer

Garrett Johnson, 10, of Grantsburg shot his first deer during the youth hunt. – Photos submitted unless otherwise noted

Andrew Gorr, age 10, shot this 10-point buck on the youth hunt held Oct. 6-7. Gorr attends school at Siren.

Brandon Moen shot this deer during the youth hunt weekend. – Photo courtesy of Wild Bill’s in Webster

Caleb Dumas shot his first deer, a buck on Saturday, Oct. 6, during the early youth hunt while hunting at his grandparents.

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Nexen employees generous in United Way effort WEBSTER — Nexen Group Inc., in Webster, just concluded its 17th United Way campaign, and it was another big success. The fundraising campaign ended on Thursday, Oct. 11, and by the time the campaign ended, Nexen employees had raised over $25,000 in pledges and raffle sales. The company provided a contribution of $25,000, bringing the grand total to over $50,000.

A committee of Nexen employees helped orchestrate the United Way campaign. Campaign events included raffles, bake sales, lunch offerings and, of course, employee pledges. Representatives from Washburn County Counteract and Shell Lake Fire Department spoke about how United Way contributions have helped them. Dave Zaloudek was this year’s chair of the United Way committee, and

was reminded of the quote by John Wooden - “You cannot live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.”

Over the past 17 campaigns, Nexen and its employees have raised over $700,000 in United Way funds.

Most of the funds raised will go to Washburn and Burnett county agencies.

Most of the employees live in one of the

two counties. Many employees view this as a way to give something back to the community. Nexen would like to encourage other businesses to participate in United Way fundraising efforts. Individuals who are interested in learning more about having their own United Way fundraiser can contact John Coughlin at 715-377-0203. — from Nexen

Dems, GOP predict success in November

by Shawn Johnson Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIDE - Assembly Republicans say they’re poised to defend the big majority Wisconsin voters handed them in the wave election of 2010. But Democrats say a big turnout and lots of vulnerable GOP incumbents will help them pick up seats this November.

Republicans hold a 59-39 seat majority in the Assembly with one Independent

and last session they redrew the state’s political map to their advantage. Beyond that built-in edge, GOP Assemblyman Robin Vos told a Wispolitics forum that Gov. Walker’s recall win bodes well for Republicans. “He carried 65 of the 99 Assembly Districts in the recall. Now I’m not saying that is going to translate into the results that we have on Nov. 6, but I certainly think it’s a good indicator, that just six months after the recall happened, I

can’t see the state of Wisconsin making a dramatic lurch to the left.”

But Assembly Democratic Minority Leader Peter Barca says the wave election of 2010 put Republicans in the unenviable position of defending seats that lean Democratic, especially in Janesville and Eau Claire. And Barca thinks 2012 will be a Democratic year. “I think you’re going to see a huge turnout. And where Republicans have a little bit of advantage in off-

election years because their voters are a little more loyal coming out every time, Democrats at least every four years come out in droves. And I think this year you’re going to see that totally be the case.”

Barca predicts Democrats will win 44 to 50 seats this November. Vos says the GOP will win between 57 and 59.

by Shamane Mills Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIDE - Advocacy groups are urging seniors to carefully examine the health plans of President Obama and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney. Max Richman is president of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare. “Medicare and Medicaid have

often been key issues in many elections, but their importance has been dramatically elevated by Gov. Romney’s decision to pick Congressman Ryan as his running mate.”

Ryan has proposed vouchers to buy private insurance as an alternative to Medicare. Critics say that could lead to greater out-of-pocket costs. In addition, it

might lure healthy seniors away from Medicare, leaving the government program to cover the sickest and most expensive patients.

The Republican ticket is also proposing block grants for Medicaid. Ron Pollack of Families USA says the grants might not be enough to cover health expenses for the poor. “It would mean that the states could

not make up this tremendous loss of federal dollars. There’s no way, especially under current fiscal conditions, they could sustain such a huge loss.”

Medicaid pays for much of the longterm care provided to seniors in nursing homes.

Seniors urged to examine candidates’ health plans

Polk County circuit court Ahnya A. Abbott, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Sherfic B. Ahmed, St. Croix Falls, speeding, $175.30.

Joseph S. Amos, Amery, speeding, $175.30.

Kevin J. Amys, New Richmond, speeding, not guilty plea.

Arnold N. Anderson, New Richmond, speeding, $200.50.

Daniel L. Anderson, Frederic, speeding, $175.30.

Mary H. Anderson, Osceola, speeding, $225.70.

Timothy R. Anderson, Plymouth, Minn., speeding, $250.90.

Ezra W. Arndt, Brooklyn Park, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Alexander S. Baillargeon, New Richmond, speeding, $225.70.

Roxanne Baker, Almena, speeding, $250.90.

Adam P. Bank, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Matthew C. Barney, Clear Lake, speeding, $200.50.

John E. Bender, Barronett, speeding, $175.30.

Gregory C. Bihner, Oakdale, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Joshua E. Bowe, Coon Rapids, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Kelley J. Boyer, Lino Lakes, Minn., operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, not guilty plea.

Cassie L. Breaw, Wyoming, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

John L. Bremness, Amery, speeding, $175.30.

Craig G. Broeren, New Richmond, speeding, $175.30.

Eve M. Brummond, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Emily M. Burchell, Ironwood, Mich., speeding, $200.50.

Darnell D. Campbell Jr., Clayton, operate w/o valid license, $200.50.

Michael A. Chernyaev, St. Croix Falls, minor transporting intoxicants in MV, not guilty plea.

John E. Clarke, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Karin S. Costa, White Bear Lake, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Jeffrey G. Croes, Deer Park, Minn., operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Lori A. Cross, Amery, seat belt violation, $10.00, twice.

Ellery L. Davis, Milltown, no special exception permit for junkyard/salvage yard, $893.50.

Mary Davis, speeding, $175.30.

Lester G. Deloach, Green Isle, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Tesa J. Denver, Centuria, speeding, $175.30.

Daniel A. Depauw, Shakopee, Minn., operating

motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Knowl T. Douglas, Frederic, damaged/distorted vehicle bumpers, $175.30.

Scott M. Dreyling, Cottage Grove, Minn., fail/transfer cert. or number of title, not guilty plea.

Adam D. Eichten, Frederic, possess open intoxicants in MV; speeding, not guilty plea.

Mark G. Erickson, Osceola, fail/carry boat flotation devices, not guilty plea.

Jerik J. Esperson, New Richmond, drink open intoxicants in MV, $263.50.

Robert J. Feiner, So. St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $175.30; operate w/o valid license, $200.50.

Connor P. Flood, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea.

Denis M. Fousters, Woodbury, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Angela M. Frederickson, Cushing, operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Jeremy A. Frendt, Luck, speeding, $175.30.

Ryan Friese, speeding, $175.30.

Samuel S. Froemel, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Allison B. Genz, Bayport, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Deborah M. Graupner, St. Croix Falls, speeding, $175.30; seat belt violation, $10.00.

Roger A. Groehler, Turtle Lake, speeding, not guilty plea.

Timothy J. Gunderson, Mahtomedi, Minn., operating boat towing skier after dark, not guilty plea.

Jordan J. Hallen, Osceola, speeding, not guilty plea.

Daniel R. Hanacek, St. Croix Falls, speeding, $175.30.

Michelle F. Hawthorne, Oakdale, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Mark J. Hayes, Sewickley, fish without license, $192.70.

Peter L. Healey, Shakopee, Minn., operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Martha K. Heier, Luck, operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Kevin T. Helmer, Stillwater, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

David T. Helmuth, Cross Plains, fail/secure boats if being towed, $200.50; speeding, $295.00.

Amber D. Herbst, Clayton, speeding, not guilty plea.

Lucas C. Hetfeld, Balsam Lake, speeding, $175.30.

Gerald A. Hogan, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, speeding, $200.50; automobile following too closely, $200.50.

Kimberly A. Hoverman, Luck, speeding, $175.30.

Louis J. Jaeger, New Rich-

mond, possession of illegal size fish, $249.15.

Brent A. Jerde, New Richmond, operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Brian M. Johnson, Amery, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Jason L. Johnson, Frederic, operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Judith A. Johnson, Amery, speeding, $225.70.

Michael L. Johnson, Milltown, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Ryan P. Johnson, Luck, operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, $200.50.

Gerald S. Kent, Star Prairie, speeding, $175.30.

David A. Kerr, Edina, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Tyler J. Ketz, Clayton, operating motor vehicle w/o proof insurance, $10.00; speeding, $175.30.

Kystal S. Kirkland, Macclenny, Fla., speeding, $225.70.

Donald J. Kittelson, Prairie Farm, fish without license, $190.70.

Heidi A. Klukas, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Joseph H. Koscinski, Baldwin, falsifying accident report, not guilty plea; hit and run-property adjacent to highway, not guilty plea.

James M. Kotula, Glenwood City, failure to notify police of accident, $263.50; failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.00.

Jessica M. Kruse, New Richmond, speeding, $200.50.

Christopher B. Kunze, New Richmond, reckless driving, $389.50; failure to notify police of accident, $263.50.

Gary L. Larson, Baldwin, speeding, $175.30.

Jonathan D. Lawson, Wayzata, Minn., speeding, $250.90.

Charles A. Lederer, Somerset, speeding, $200.50.

Steven S. Leisch, Osceola, OWI, $691.50; operate with restricted controlled substance, $817.50.

Joseph J. Lewis, Champlin, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Douglas L. Lieffring, Dresser, speeding, $175.30.

Daniel J. Linehan, Luck, speeding, $175.30.

Ruth A. Lorentzen, Seattle, Wash., speeding, $225.70.

Joseph J. Loughlin, Centuria, seat belt violation, $10.00.

John C. Malachesen, Amery, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Matthew J. Mathias, Stillwater, Minn., operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00; speeding, $250.90.

Shilo A. Matson, Amery, speeding, $175.30.

Joseph R. Mattson, Centuria, violation of child safety restraint requirements, $150.10, twice; seat belt violation, $10.00, twice.

Michael J. McCauley, Oakdale, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Timothy D. Mdutt, Comstock, speeding, $200.50.

Robert C. Medford, Dresser, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Bambi L. Mendenhall, St. Croix Falls, speeding, $175.30.

Paul A. Meyer, Clayton, speeding, $175.30.

Lynn R. Mikl, Dresser, fail/carry boat flotation device, $162.70.

Randall A. Miller, Hugo, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Thomas D. Mischke, St. Paul, Minn., operate boat w/o valid cert. number, $200.50.

Tyler S. Moen, Baldwin, speeding, $175.30.

Brent T. Molitor, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Johnnie M. Morris, Amery, seat belt violation, $10.00, twice; speeding, $250.90.

Shuyler J. Mosay-Rainey, Balsam Lake, operate w/o valid license, not guilty plea.

Leyber V. Mosquera, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Nancy E. Munoz, Sparks, Nev., speeding, $175.30.

Keenan M. Nemeth, Frederic, operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Douglas M. Ness, Deephaven, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Patrick M. Noonan, Paynesville, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Jesscia A. Nyberg, St. Michael, Minn., speeding, $225.70 Jessica A. Nyberg, Paynesville, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Timothy D. Obrien, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., speeding, $250.90.

Blaine J. O’Connell, Comstock, speeding, $175.30; operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, $200.50.

William A. Offner, Amery,

seat belt violation, $10.00.

Jeanette A. Olson, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea.

David A. Pace Sr., Frederic, speeding, $175.30.

Eric J. Pearson, Stillwater, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Nathan G. Pendexter, St. Crox Falls, operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, $200.50.

Elgie R. Perrin, Blaine, Minn., speeding, $183.30.

Kelby M. Peterson, Milltown, speeding, $225.70.

Jerald C. Pilcher, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

William J. Polito, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea.

Heather S. Powell, Luck, speeding, $175.30.

Frank J. Prosecky, Osceola, OWI, not guilty plea; operating w/PAC >=0.08, not guilty plea.

Christine J. Rhiel, Forest Lake, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Skyler L. Ricketson, Centuria, fail/stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Todd J. Sandell, Maplewood, Minn., operate all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle w/o valid registration, $200.50.

Patrick J. Sarver, Minneapolis, Minn., operate motorboat w/o valid safety certificate, $162.70.

Michael J. Sather, Dresser, seat belt violation, $10.00; operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, $200.50.

Mindi K. Schill, Centuria, speeding, $175.30.

Nathan M. Schouvieller, Oakdale, Minn., operate motorboat w/o valid safety certificate, not guilty plea; riding on boat decks/gunwales, not guilty plea.

Clarence W. Schroeder, Waukesha, operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Ellen R. Schwanke, Grantsburg, speeding, $175.30.

Theodore W. Schwenker, Hayward, speeding, not guilty plea.

Karl M. Schwichtenberg, Bloomington, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Danielle A. Shimek, Min-

neapolis, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Brandon J. Skow, Luck, speeding, $175.30.

Kristina M. Skow, Milltown, speeding, $175.30.

Dusty A. Sloviak, Cadott, speeding, $225.70.

Cedryk S. Smith, Turtle Lake, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Robert W. Spohn, Grantsburg, speeding, $200.50.

Ralph S. Steiner, Stillwater, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Jacob M. Stelter, Osceola, speeding, $200.50.

Justine R. Stephens, Grantsburg, speeding, $175.30.

Chad R. Stratton, Boyceville, operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, not guilty plea.

Steven R. Struemke, Osceola, speeding, $175.30.

Gunnar C. Styles, St. Croix Falls, operating boat towing skier after dark, $175.30.

Eugene G. Sullivan, Eden Prairie, Minn., speeding, $250.90.

Dana M. Thompson, Arden Hills, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Molli M. Ulberg, Osceola, speeding, $225.70.

Jesse J. Unruh, Clear Lake, operate motorcycle w/o valid license, $200.50; operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, $200.50.

Thomas H. Valois, Centerville, Minn., operating boat towing skier after dark, $175.30.

Allan S. Van Der Werff, Osceola, speeding, $162.70.

Michael R. Viola, Prior Lake, Minn., fail/carry boat flotation device, $175.30.

Tara M. Wall, St. Croix Falls, speeding, not guilty plea.

Chad D. Winkler, Kenosha, operate personal watercraft near shoreline, $187.90.

Earl W. Wolf, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Shahram Yazdani, McClean, Va., speeding, $250.90.

Julie A. Zinn, Amery, fail/yield right of way from stop sign, $175.30.

Burnett County warrants Earl J. Baker, 26, Eau Claire, warrant – failure to appear, Oct. 8.

Alexia Buskirk, 22, Danbury, warrant – failure to appear, Oct. 10.

Bryce W. Duncan, 17, Webster, warrant – failure to appear, Oct. 10.

Adam M. Evans. 23, Webster, warrant – failure to appear, Oct. 11.

Jamie E. Johnson, 26, Isanti, Minn., warrant – failure to appear, Oct. 10.

Magan M. Martinson, 26, Siren, warrant – failure to appear, Oct. 10.

Claudette L. Matrious, 34, Danbury, warrant – failure to appear, Oct. 10.

Brandon R. Pajari, 25, Spooner, warrant – failure to appear, Oct. 10.

Sean T. Reynolds, 24, Webster, warrant – failure to appear, Oct. 8.

Billy J. Snyder, 24, Siren, warrant – failure to appear, Oct. 10.

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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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NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING TOWN OF SIREN, BURNETT COUNTY

Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, October 25, 2012, at 6:30 p.m., at the Siren Town hall, a public hearing on the 2013 proposed budget for the Town of Siren, and the Siren Sanitary District, Burnett County, will be held. The 2013 proposed budget in detail is available for inspection by calling Mary Hunter, Clerk, at 715-349-5119.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN ELECTORS MEETING TOWN OF SIREN, BURNETT COUNTY

Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, October 25, 2012, immediately following the completion of the public hearing on the proposed 2013 budget, which begins at 6:30 p.m., a special meeting of the electors called pursuant to section 60.12(1)© of Wis. Statutes by the Town Board for the following purposes will be held: To approve the total 2013 highway expenditures pursuant to sec. 81.01(3) of Wis. Statutes provide machinery implement, material and equipment needed to construct and repair said highways and bridges.

To authorize the Town of Siren to spend a sum over the annual limit of $10,000 for machinery implements, material and equipment needed to construct and repair highways and bridges.

To adopt the 2012 town tax levy to be collected in 2013 pursuant to section 60.10(1)(a) of Wis. Statutes.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL BOARD MEETING TOWN OF SIREN, BURNETT COUNTY

Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, October 25, 2012, immediately following the completion of the Special Town Electors Meeting, the Town Board will hold a Special Board Meeting to adopt the 2013 proposed budget for the Town of Siren and the Siren Sanitary District.

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James H. Bohn, 64, Roseville, Minn., operate without proof of insurance, $10.00; speeding, $175.30.

Michael J. Bollum, 24, New Brighton, Minn., fail to stop at stop sign, $175.00.

Timothy R. Bradshaw, 39, Grand Rapids, Minn., no taillight, $162.70.

William J. Brand, 61, Eden Prairie, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Joshua E. Breckner, 18, Osceola, underage drinking, alcohol assessment, $263.50.

Keaton T. Brueggeman, 26, Hayward, speeding, $175.30.

Scott G. Buskirk, 32, Danbury, resisting or obstructing an officer, $100.00; disorderly conduct, 30-day jail sentence, Huber release at discretion of jail staff, $343.00.

Glenda L. Buskirk, 54, Danbury, disorderly conduct, $330.50.

Steven D. Bye, 46, Maple Grove, Minn., operate without proof of insurance, $10.00; speeding, $200.50.

Frank P. Cichorski, 53, Danbury, fail to stop at stop sign, $175.30; operate without valid license, $200.50.

Jacob M. Coleson, 22, Hayward, speeding, $225.70.

CPR Construction, Shell Lake, nonregistration, $263.50.

Nicholas J. Damico, 32, Hinckley, Minn., operate without valid license, $200.50.

Jessica K. Daniel, 39, St. Paul, Minn., operate without insurance, $200.50.

Tina M. Davison-Berglund, 40, Grantsburg, speeding, $175.30.

Peter J. Diessner, 32, Victoria, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Gary J. Dorsey, 50, Grantsburg, speeding, $295.00.

Jacqueline D. Duncan, 20, Webster, operate while suspended, $200.50.

Jenna J. Ehlers, 17, Osceola, underage drinking, alcohol assessment, $263.50.

Derick M. Ehrlichmann, 21, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Suzanne M. Farrell, 50, Minneapolis, Minn., operate without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Tyler B. Finch, 21, Siren, operate without insurance, $200.50.

Danielle C. Formanek, 17, Webster, improper passing of school bus, $326.50.

Gregory A. Garbow, 32, Danbury, battery, one-year probation, sentence withheld, obtain GED, no abusive contact with victim, complete domestic-violence program, $243.00; failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.00.

Kelly R. Gardner, 26, Siren, dog running at large, $187.90.

Wanda M. Grainer, 50, Danbury, operate without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Tiana C. Green, 17, Osceola, underage drinking, alcohol assessment, $263.50.

Philip J. Greenberg, 82, Minnetonka, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Christopher A. Hanson, 22, Finlayson, Minn., criminal trespass to dwelling, $243.00.

Quill Running Bear Hawk, 31, Stone Lake, resisting or obstructing an officer, 111-day jail sentence, $243.00.

Luke W. Henry, 18, Star Prairie, underage drinking, alcohol assessment, $263.50.

Joel T. Herlevi, 60, Grand View, speeding, $200.50.

Randal J. Hoesley, 58, Trempealeau, operate without proof of insurance, $10.00; speeding, $175.30.

Jill A. Holmstrom, 17, Danbury, ATV underage drinking, $169.00.

Brandon S. Hopkins, 42, Siren, vehicle equipment violation, $175.30; seat belt violation, $10.00; vehicle equipment violation, $175.30; operate without proof of insurance, $10.00.

ICD Incorporated, Wyoming, Minn., park in area reserved for disabled, $264.50.

Martin D. Ingalls, 27, Spooner, improper registration, $175.30.

Barbara A. Jack, 52, West St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Tyler D. Jacobson, 23, Webster, operate without valid license, $200.50.

Kaylee N. Jenissen, 21, Danbury, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Angela L. Johnson, 31, Shell Lake, operate while suspended, $200.50.

Richard L. Juba, 65, Shakopee, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Tyler C. Kampsula, 18, New Richmond, underage drinking, alcohol assessment, $263.50.

Justin D. Karolovitz, 32, Stanchfield, Minn., seat belt violation, $10.00.

Timothy A. Kern, 52, Soooner, operate without proof of insurance, $10.00; speeding, $200.50.

Sara J. Kettering, 24, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Carol M. Kline, 44, Siren, operate left of center, $213.10; failure to notify police of accident, $263.50.

Austin W. Kroll, 32, Grantsburg, operate while suspended, $200.50.

Cory J. Kucza, 19, Hermantown, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Mark A. Kvam, 52, Amery, speeding, $175.30.

Cheryl L. Lee, 57, Mahtomedi, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Kurt T. Lippert, 49, Arden Hills, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

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Adrienne S. Logsdon, 35, Minneapolis, Minn., operate without valid license, $200.50.

Courtney J. Luke, 19, Amery, speeding, $200.50.

Joseph K. Magnuson, 22, Edina, Minn., operate without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Jaclynn K. Mallory, 19, Cumberland, failure to notify police of accident, $263.50.

Romello R. Masuca, 17, Shell Lake, criminal damage to property, one-year probation, sentence withheld, maintain adequate grade to graduate, counseling, $408.00.

Karl J. Matrious, 18, Danbury, underage drinking, license suspended six months, alcohol assessment, $389.50.

Jack J. Mattson, 16, Stacy, Minn., operate motorboat without safety certificate, $127.50.

Laura J. McCaul, 61, Danbury, speeding, $200.50.

Julie A. Melotik, 43, Ramsey, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Skyler L. Mesecher, 18, Somerset, underage drinking, alcohol assessment, $263.50.

Kristen M. Mishler, 19, New Richmond, underage drinking, alcohol assessment, $263.50.

Tyler W. Moody, 18, Stacy, Minn., underage drinking, alcohol assessment, $263.50.

Richard J. Mueller, 48, Milltown, operate without insurance, $200.50.

Dennis C. Mullins, 58, Crown Point, Ind., speeding, $175.30.

Laurie C. Mulroy, 45, Webster, hit and run, $175.30.

Walter S. Newago, 55, Columbia Heights, Minn., operate without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Makenzie A. Odell, 18, Somerset, underage drinking, alcohol assessment, $263.50.

Robert J. Oiyotte, 26, Webster, operate without valid license, $200.50.

Christine L. Olson, 44, New Richmond, speeding, $175.30; operate without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Kelly A. Oneill, 50, Deephaven, Minn., speeding, $250.90.

Kim K. Ostby, 57, Danbury, disorderly conduct, $330.50.

Robin L. Parsons, 24, Webster, operate while revoked, $379.00.

Matthew F. Phillips, 26, Eau Claire, exposing genitals to child, three-year probation, sentence withheld, four-month jail sentence, Huber release granted, no contact with victim; sexual assault, three-year probation, sentence withheld, four-month jail sentence, consecutive to other sentence, Huber release granted, $88.00; battery, threeyear probation, sentence withheld, $88.00.

Joseph R. Pigman, 20, Ridgeland, operate without valid license, $200.50.

Kee L. Prusinski, 32, Grantsburg, speeding, $175.30.

Joan R. Quirk, 66, Palm Springs, Calf., speeding, $200.50.

Tonia M. Ramos, 26, Hinckley, Minn., operate without valid license, $200.50.

Violet S. Reynolds, 32, Webster, trespass to land, $330.50; trespass to land, $330.50.

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Michael E. Riedeman, 65, Sandstone, Minn., passing in nopassing zone, $221.10.

Ronald L. Ritchey, 22, Webster, operate while suspended, $200.50.

Leslie G. Robinson, 41, Minneapolis, Minn., operate without valid license, $200.50; fail to stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Kurt E. Rosenau, 38, Lester Prairie, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Jeramiah K Rosenbaum, 30, Bozeman, Mont., disorderly conduct, $335.50.

Elizabeth M. Rosenthal, 43, Edina, Minn., operate without proof of insurance, $10.00; speeding, $225.70.

Michael P. Salwasser, 54, Cottage Grove, Minn., operate without proof of insurance, $10.00; speeding, $175.30.

Ariel A. Serda, 19, Prior Lake, Minn., underage drinking, $263.50.

Marleen J. Seul, 64, Grantsburg, inattentive driving, $187.90.

Robert E. Simpson, 58, Bruce, operate after revocation, $175.30.

Molly K. Singleton, 32, Burnsville, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Crystal N. Smith, 27, Bloomington, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Derek T. Spafford, 23, Siren, violate yellow traffic signal, $175.30.

Jordan R. Sparks, 17, Grantsburg, underage drinking, alcohol assessment, $263.50.

Samantha R. Stolte, 24, North St. Paul, Minn., operate without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Daniel R. Sundseth, 50, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Carmen L. Taylor, 27, Webster, unauthorized disabled parking, $164.50; nonregistration, $175.30.

Anthony T. Thayer, 20, Danbury, underage drinking, license suspended six months, alcohol assessment, $389.50.

Lisa E. Thompson, 31, Hayward, possess amphetamine, $700.00.

April J. Tomberlin, 49, Siren, operate without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Robert P. Tower, 67, Webster, park in area reserved for disabled, $264.50.

Jeremy J. Towle, 29, Webster, operate without valid license, $200.50.

Owen R. Walker, 38, Cumberland, speeding, $175.30.

John P. Wallner, 35, Centuria, speeding, $183.30.

Andrew E. Wellman, 21, Webster, operate without valid license, $200.50.

Arliss I. Wilson, 81, Cambridge, Minn., speeding, $200.50; operate without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Gerald M. Wolter, 63, Elkhorn, interstate requirement violation, $200.50.

Timothy J. Wood, 50, Minong, Speeding, $175.30.

Allison P. Zais, 23, Hudson, speeding, $175.30.

Ernest A. Ziemer, 28, Stevens Point, operate without proof of insurance, $10.00.

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Bruce H. Alexander, 51, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Robert D. Anderson, 39, Edina, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Nicholas E. Baker, 18, Webster, operate without valid license, $200.50.

Marie R. Beaulieu, 33, Siren, operate while suspended, $200.50; inattentive driving, $187.90.

Kimberly A. Benjamin, 27, Shell Lake, improper registration, $175.30.

Barbara E. Berthiaume, 53, Webster, operate left of center, $213.10.

Allan D. Block, 41, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

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(Oct. 17, 24, 31) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY HIWAY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 111 Empire Drive St. Paul, MN 55103-1899, Plaintiff, vs.

PACE PROPERTY ENTERPRISES, LLC P.O. Box 881 St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin 54024 AARON R. PACE 13294 Andrews Avenue Lindstrom, MN 55045 KENDRA N. PACE 13294 Andrews Avenue Lindstrom, MN 55045 ABC PARTNERSHIP, XYZ CORPORATION, JOHN DOE AND MARY ROE, Defendants.

File No. 12CV296 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE (Foreclosure of Mortgage30404) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of and pursuant to a Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, Order for Judgment and Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above action on July 9, 2012, I will sell at public auction at the front lobby of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the City of Balsam Lake, County of Polk, Wisconsin 54810 on November 15, 2012, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., all of the following described mortgaged premises, to-wit: The South 17.83 feet of Lot One (1), Block Thirty-two (32), Original Plat of the City of St. Croix Falls.

TERMS OF SALE: Cash at time of sale, by certified funds, 10% of any bid. The certified funds must be drawn payable to “Clerk of Court, Polk County”.

Two party checks are not acceptable. The successful bidder must pay to the Sheriff, IMMEDIATELY following conclusion of the sale, 10% of the successful bid price by certified funds. If the successful bidder is unable to immediately pay the requisite deposit (10% of their bid price), the Sheriff shall accept the deposit from the next highest bidder at the sale having the required certified funds.

Plaintiff Hiway Federal Credit Union may bid by receipt to the extent permit by Wisconsin law and previous orders of the court.

The balance of the accepted bid price shall be paid by certified funds, within 10 days of confirmation of sale as required by law.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 10th day of October, 2012. /s/ Peter Johnson Sheriff of Polk County, Wis. Glen E. Schumann MOSS & BARNETT, P.A. 90 South 7th Street 4800 Wells Fargo Center Minneapolis, MN 55402 571552 612-877-5282 WNAXLP

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(Oct. 3, 10, 17) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-R3

by American Home Mortgage Servicing Inc., its attorney-infact; Plaintiff, vs.

MATTHEW J. BIFULK and KATHRYN L. BIFULK, husband and wife; Defendants.

Case No. 12-CV-317 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000.00 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on July 3, 2012, in the amount of $139,552.02, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 1, 2012, at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

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

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 West Main St., Balsam Lake, WI. DESCRIPTION: Lot Five (5) of Certified Survey Map No. 2307 recorded in Volume 11 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 14, Document No. 559442, being part of Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 2111 recorded in Volume 10 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 34, Document No. 548657, located in Government Lot 2, Section 34, Township 36 North, Range 16 West, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 883 250th Avenue, Town of Bone Lake.

TAX KEY NO.: 012009030500.

Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County, WI O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Avenue Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 (414) 727-1591 O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a Chapter 7 Discharge in Bankruptcy, this correspondence should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt.

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POSITION OPENING Part-Time Cook/Dietary Aide EOW and rotating holidays.

Hours vary on duties assigned.

Apply Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

United Pioneer Home 623 S. 2nd Street., Luck, WI 54853

715-472-2164 EOE

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FOR SALE

1999 Ford F-800 Delivery Truck, automatic, Cummins diesel engine, $6,000. Call if interested,715485-8757, Bonnie Richardson.

FOR SALE

BY SEALED BID

A 1999 Dodge Ram Van, odometer 100,608, seats 14. Vehicle has had regular maintenance. No minimum bid. Vehicle available for on-site inspection at address below on Monday, October 22, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Questions may be directed to Bonnie Richardson at 715-485-8757.

Leave message for return call.

Send bids to: Endeavors Adult Development Center, Inc., 101 150th Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

Envelope must be clearly marked “Sealed Bids.” Bids are due by 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 25.

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The Village of Grantsburg (pop. 1341) located in Burnett County, Wisconsin, seeks an experienced candidate for our full-time Director of Public Works. This is a skilled managerial position performing complex supervisory, administrative and professional work in planning, organizing, directing, supervising and physically working with the Public Works Departments including streets, storm-water facilities, public buildings and grounds, parks, water utility, sanitary sewer utility and related departments and budgets. Works under the broad policy guidance and direction of the Village President, Village Board and appropriate committees performing work according to prescribed methods and village ordinances.

Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of 3 years of experience in public works utilities operations and maintenance.

Preference for graduate from college or university with major focus in civil engineering or management. Computer experience required. Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted by the governing authority. Must have a CDL Driver’s License. Must obtain and maintain Wisconsin DNR Water and Wastewater Operator certification upon employment. Pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening required. Residency requirements within 12 months from the date of hire. Salary dependent on qualifications. Excellent benefits.

Complete job description available at www.grantsburgwi.com or by calling the Village Office at 715-463-2405. Submit resume and references

by November 14, 2012 to:

316 S. Brad Street Grantsburg, Wisconsin 54840 Or e-mail to: villageoffice@grantsburgwi.com The Village of Grantsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Quarterly Meeting Tues., Oct. 30 - 7 p.m.

At the Luck Village Hall

NOTICE

TOWN OF DANIELS ANNUAL ROAD INSPECTION FOR 2013 ROAD PROJECTS

The Annual Road Inspection for the Town of Daniels will be held on Wednesday, October 24, 2012, beginning at 9 a.m., at town garage and will return to adjourn.

Liz Simonsen, Clerk

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DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS

Village of Grantsburg

NORTHLAND MUNICIPAL AMBULANCE SERVICE

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(Oct. 17, 24, 31) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Central Bank, 2270 Frontage Road West Stillwater, MN 55082 Plaintiff, vs.

Grand Properties, LP 712 Rivard Street, Suite 300 Somerset, WI 54025 Michael J. Germain 822 Germain Lane Hudson, WI 54016 Michelle M. Germain 822 Germain Lane Hudson, WI 54016 and Cheryl L. Tietz 7317 Bond Way Inver Grove Heights, MN 550776 Defendants.

Case No. 12 CV 380 Case Code: 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on August 10, 2012, in the amount of $758,726.44, against Grand Properties, LP, Michael J. Germain and Michelle M. Germain, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 15, 2012, at 10:00 a.m.

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

PLACE: In the foyer area of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the City of Balsam Lake, Polk County.

DESCRIPTION: Lot 6 of Certified Survey Map No. 4337 recorded in Volume 19 of Certified Survey Maps on page 118 as Document No. 673272, said Certified Survey Map being located in part of Outlot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 4234 recorded in Volume 19 of Certified Survey Maps on Page 5 as Document No. 666820 and part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NE1/4 of the SE1/4) of Section 13, Township 33 North, Range 18 West, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: XXX 180th Street, Osceola, WI 54020. PIN/Tax ID No. 02400839-0600. /s/Peter Johnson Polk County Sheriff MURNANE BRANDT Attorneys for Plaintiff 30 E. 7th Street, Suite 3200 St. Paul, MN 55101-4919 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS: PROPOSED 2013 - 2015 COUNTY AGING PLAN AND PROPOSED 2013 APPLICATION OF BURNETT AND POLK COUNTY FOR SECTION 85.21 Date and Time of Public Hearings: Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.

Burnett County Government Center: Rm. 162/163; 7410 Co. Rd. K, Siren, WI 54872 Tuesday, October 30, 2012, at 2:30 p.m.

Polk County Government Center: ADRC Conference Rm. 100 Polk County Plaza, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Tuesday, October 30, 2012, at 5:00 p.m.

Frederic Senior Center: 107 Oak St. E, Frederic, WI 54837 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Aging & Disability Resource Center will hold public hearings for the purpose of receiving input, comments, participation and presentations, both verbal and in written form, from Aging Unit staff, citizens, interested agencies and organizations with respect to the preparation, review and development of the following: 1. The Proposed 2013 - 2015 County Aging Plan 2. The Proposed 2013 Application of Burnett and Polk County for Section 85.21 Aid Copies of the Draft Aging Plan and 85.21 Applications are available at the Aging & Disability Resource Center office of both Government Centers office locations: • Burnett Co. Gov’t. Center: 7410 County Rd. K #180; Siren, WI 54872 • Polk Co. Gov’t. Center: 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 60, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 These offices are open Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

The public hearing is open to the public according to Wisconsin State Statute 19.83. Persons with disabilities wishing to attend and/or participate are asked to notify and Aging & Disability Resource Center (877485-2372) at least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting time so all reasonable accommodations can be made, including, but not unlimited to, transportation to and from the public hearing.

If unable to attend the hearing, written comments may be sent to the above address. Comments should be received by Monday, October 29.

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High School / Middle School

LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE SPANISH TEACHER Position: One full-time, twelve-week, long-term substitute position serving grades 7-12 starting in early December.

Qualifications Necessary: Qualified applicants of high character should possess a high level of content knowledge; believe all students can learn and that teachers play an active role in the learning process; display strong communication, leadership and organizational skills; enjoy working with teenagers; be willing to collaborate with colleagues; and be dedicated individuals who exhibit a strong desire to improve student learning.

Requirements: Applicants must have appropriate DPI licensure (365) or be eligible for such licensure.

How to Apply: Qualified, interested persons should apply by sending a letter of application, district application (available at www.unity.k12.wi.us), resume, copy of license or evidence of license eligibility, transcripts and three (3) letters of recommendation to: Brandon W. Robinson, District Administrator Unity School District 1908 150th Street/Hwy. 46 North Balsam Lake, WI 54810-7267 Deadline: November 2, 2012 or until filled.

EOE – Unity School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emo571720 9-10L 51-52a,d tional or learning disability.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING FOR TOWN OF SIREN SANITARY DISTRICT NO. 1

Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, October 25, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. at the Town of Siren Town Hall, the commissioners for the Town of Siren Sanitary District No. 1 will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for 2013. The following is a summary of the proposed 2013 budget. A detailed account of the 2013 proposed budget is on file with the District clerk and can be obtained by contacting the clerk at 715-349-5119.

2012 2013 % All Governmental Fund Types Budget Proposed Change REVENUES: Taxes: General Property Taxes $37,418 $37,421 0.0% In Lieu Of Taxes 4,175 4,043 Special Assessments 26,029 25,492 Public Charges for Services 55,740 55,740 Miscellaneous Interest Income 16,400 14,275 Total Revenue 139,762 135,971 -2.0% EXPENDITURES: Public Works: Sanitation 77,518 77,351 Debt Service: Principal 40,000 40,000 Interest 14,399 15,275 Total Expenditures 131,917 132,626 0.5% Excess of Revenues Over Expenditures 7,845 4,345 FUND BALANCE JANUARY 1 FUND BALANCE DECEMBER 31: Assigned for Debt Service Assigned for Asset Replacement Unassigned/Working Capital Total Fund Balance December 31

100,674

87,900

90,723 10,300 7,496 $108,519

69,445 15,300 7,500 $92,245

The 2013 proposed budget does not contain the addition of any newly provided services or the deletion of any currently provided services.

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Total Expenditures Property Tax Contributions

2012 2013 Proposed % Budget Budget Change $131,917 $132,626 0.5% $37,418 $37,421 0.0%

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Notices

Siren police report

OFFICIAL NOTICE OF OPEN BOOK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Section 70.45 of Wis. Statutes, the Assessment Roll of the Village of Frederic will be completed and open for public examination at 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 30, 2012, in the office of the Village Clerk at Village Hall, 107 Hope Road W., Frederic, Wisconsin.

The assessor will be present and available to answer questions regarding property assessments. In addition, instructional information and objection forms will be available during this time. These documents will assist property owners in the event they find it necessary to schedule a hearing before the Board of Review.

OFFICIAL NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW

Aug. 23: Gene W. Letty, 50, Barnum, Minn., was driving a semi and trailer eastbound on Hwy. 70 in the village of Siren when Carol M. Kline, 44, Siren, pulled out from Hanson Avenue and hit the trailer. There were no injuries reported in the accident, and later Kline was cited for hit and run and operating left of center.

Sept. 11: A stolen vehicle owned by Marlin L. Roy, Siren, was found in Minneapolis, Minn.,

Notice is hereby given that the Village of Frederic Board of Review will meet at 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, November 15, 2012, in the Conference Room at the Village Hall, 107 Hope Road W., Frederic, Wisconsin, to hear sworn testimony from property owners objecting to their assessments pursuant to Sec. 70.47(1) of the Wis. Statutes.

Applications for “Objection form for Real Property Assessment” and “Objection form for Personal Property Assessment” can be obtained at the Village Clerk’s Office.

Intent to file objections must be filed 48 hours prior to commencement of the Board of Review. A waiver to the 48-hour notice may be granted by the Board of Review during the first two hours of the meeting if the applicant shows good cause for the failure to meet the 48-hour notice requirement. Objections will be scheduled to be heard by the Board in the order in which they are received.

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NOTICE FOR ANNUAL DISTRICT MEETING (Section 120.08(1))

Notice Is Hereby Given To Qualified Electors Of The School District Of Siren, That The Annual Meeting Of Said District For The Transaction Of Business, Will Be Held At The Siren School Auditorium, On The 22nd Day Of Oct., 2012, At The Conclusion Of The Budget Hearing Scheduled At 6 P.M. Dave McGrane, District Clerk

NOTICE OF REFERENDUM TOWN OF SWISS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the Town of Swiss, on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, the following question will be submitted to a vote of the people: “Should all town roads in the Town of Swiss be open to all-terrain vehicle (ATV) traffic and utility-terrain vehicle (UTV) traffic?”

EXPLANATION This is an advisory referendum in which town electors may provide their opinion to the town board. A “YES” vote means you are advising the town board you want all town roads to be open to all-terrain vehicle (ATV) traffic and utility terrain vehicle (UTV) traffic. A “NO” vote means you are advising the town board you do not want all town roads to be open to all-terrain vehicle (ATV) traffic and utility terrain vehicle (UTV) traffic.

A copy of the entire text of the resolution directing the submission of the question can be obtained from the office of the town clerk.

Done in the Town of Swiss on August 16, 2012 Judith Dykstra, Town Clerk 571806 9L WNAXLP

NOTICE

TOWN OF LAKETOWN The Monthly Board Meeting Will Be Held Tues., Oct. 23, 2012, At 7:30 p.m.

At The Cushing Community Center Agenda: Clerk’s report; treasurer’s report; open forum; third quarter budget review; assign deputy clerk; road report; pay bills & review correspondence.

Patsy Gustafson 571788 9L Town Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE VILLAGE OF LUCK, WISCONSIN 2013 BUDGET

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That on November 14, 2012, at 7:15 p.m. at the Municipal Office, Luck, The Village Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for 2013. The following is a summary of the proposed budget, a detailed account of the proposed budget may be inspected at the Village office.

GENERAL FUND 2012 Budget 2013 Budget % Change Expenditures: General Government $173,180 $152,815 Public Safety $221,765 $227,703 Public Works $202,755 $205,071 Health and Human Services $50 $500 Culture, Recreation and Education $14,210 $14,485 Conservation and Development $8,250 $5,884 Capital Outlay $32,200 $59,000 Total Expenditures and Other Uses $652,410 $665,458 2.00%

Combined General Funds Village General Fund Special Revenue Funds: Library Police Squad Purchase Machinery Purchase Debt Service Fund: General Long-Term Debt Capital Projects Funds: Tax Increment District #2 Tax Increment District #3 Total

Village Tax Levy Village Tax Rate per $1,000 Value Village Assessed Value Without TID Approved this October 15, 2012

$314,754 $36,643 $2,111 $272,322 $7,205 $4,200 $1,800 $12,375 $1,000 $652,410 Estimated Fund Balance 1/1/13 $344,985

$330,243 $38,608 $2,330 $271,050 $6,850 $4,200 $1,200 $10,977 $665,458

2.00%

Total Revenues $665,458

Total Expenditures $665,458

Estimated Fund Balance 12/31/13 $344,985

Property Tax Contribution $330,243

$55,035 $788 $5,304

$103,758 $10,000 $71,485

$107,580 $61,000

$51,213 $10,788 $15,789

$55,000 $10,000 $71,485

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$109,423

$109,423

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$61,405

$2,652 $22,439 $431,203

$4,300 $333 $964,757

$1,250 $1,250 $945,961

$5,702 $21,522 $449,999

$528,133

2012 Budget $522,904 7.732 $67,629,569

2013 Budget $528,133 7.305 $72,298,201

Burnett deaths Harold G. Van Guilder, 84, Town of Union, died Sept. 14, 2012.

Dale P. Sperling, 84, Town of Swiss, died Sept. 25, 2012.

Ruth A. Theimer, 92, Town of Union, died Sept. 26, 2012.

Carol A. Peterson, 89, Town of Trade Lake, died Oct. 3, 2012.

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Revenues and Other Sources: Taxes: General Property Taxes Other Taxes Special Assessments Intergovernmental Licenses and Permits Fines, Forfeitures and Penalties Public Charges for Services Miscellaneous Fund Balance Applied Total Revenues

Sept. 24: Michael A. Conrow, 18, Siren, was arrested for criminal trespass and bail jumping.

Sept. 24: Jordan W. Sargent, 19, Siren, was arrested for criminal damage to property.

Sept. 24: Bryce W. Duncan, 17, Hertel, was arrested for disorderly conduct and criminal damage to property.

Sept. 26: Norma J. Kroll, 53, Siren, was cited for disorderly conduct.

Sept. 26: Allen J. Rickford, 21, Siren, was cited for operating after suspension.

Oct. 3: Bradley J. Maslow, 20, Siren, was cited for operating a motorcycle without motorcycle endorsement.

Oct. 3: Jennica L. Kosloski, 18, Siren, was cited for obstruction of an officer and theft.

Amount Change $5,229 (0.427) $4,668,632

Percent Change 1.00% -5.52% 6.90% 571827 9L WNAXLP

Notices (Sept. 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Central Bank, a Minnesota banking corporation 304 Cascade Street Osceola, Wisconsin 54020, Plaintiff, vs.

Brenda G. Johnson, through her heirs, 806 Horse Lake Lane Dresser, Wisconsin 54009, Mona L. Smith 806 Horse Lake Lane Dresser, Wisconsin 54009, John Doe, Mary Roe, and XYZ corporation, Defendants.

Case Type: 30404 Case No. 12CV181 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of that certain Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, Order for Judgment, and Judgment entered and filed in the above-entitled action on July 27, 2012, the Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell the following described real property at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: November 1, 2012, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS: 10% of successful bid must be paid to Sheriff at sale in certified funds, with the balance due and owing on the date of confirmation of the sale by the Court.

PLACE: Lobby of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The following two parcels of land in Government Lot Two (2), Section Twenty-three (23), Township Thirty-three (33) North, Range Eighteen (18) West; Parcel One: Commencing at a point on the East line of said Government Lot 2, 798 feet North of the South quarter corner of said Section 23, thence West parallel to the North line of said Government Lot 2 a distance of 835 feet, to a point which is point of beginning of the parcel described herein, thence North 261 feet parallel with the East line of said Government Lot 2, thence West parallel with the North line of said Government Lot 2 to the East edge of the right of way of the town road which runs across said Government Lot 2 parallel to the East shore of Horse Lake, thence South

Oct. 3: Christina M. Luna, 19, Siren, was cited for theft.

Oct. 5: ERA Parkside Reality in Siren reported a burglary. The back door and frame was dam-

aged, and a jar of change was taken from the office.

RESOLUTION 2012-1 TOWN OF LORAIN Whereas, the State of Wisconsin has adopted levy limits on town levies for 2012 and thereafter under s. 66.0602 of Wis. Statutes; Whereas, s. 66.0602 of Wis. Statutes limits the local levy for 2012 to a percentage increase of no more than the greater of (a) 0% of the allowable 2012 town tax levy based on the state’s levy limit law** or (b) a percentage equal to the percent change in equalized value due to net new construction; which for the Town of Lorain is 0 percent; Whereas, the Town Board of the Town of Lorain, Polk County, believes that for the 2012 tax levy (collected in 2013) it is in the town’s best interest to exceed the state levy limit as described above by a greater percentage than 0.

Whereas, the Town of Lorain’s allowable levy for 2012 is $29,289; and further whereas the state law would limit the increase to $0 for a total allowable town tax levy of $29,289 for 2012, collected in 2013.

Now, therefore, the Town Board of the Town of Lorain, Polk County, does hereby resolve and order as follows: 1. The town board supports an increase in the town tax levy for 2012 (to be collected in 2013) that will exceed the state levy limit.

2. The town board directs that the question of increasing the town tax levy for 2012 (to be collected in 2013) by 35 percent, which would increase the town levy by $10,000 on an ongoing basis, for a total town tax levy of $39,289, shall be placed on the agenda for the special town meeting to be held on November 8, 2012.

Adopted this 11th day of October, 2012.

By the Town Board: Richard M. Eggers Daniel Beecroft 571736 Roger Owens 9L 51a WNAXLP Attested by Town Clerk: Susan E. Hughes along said town road right of way a distance of approximately 261 feet to the South line of the first parcel described in deed recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds of Polk County in Volume 433 of Records, page 867, Document No. 403725, thence East along the South line of the first parcel described in deed recorded in the office of the Polk County Register of Deeds in Volume 433 of Records, page 867, Document No. 403725, to the point of beginning.

Parcel Two: Commencing at a point on the East line of said Government Lot 2, 798 feet North of the South quarter corner of said Section 23, thence West parallel with the North line of said Government Lot 2 to an iron pipe stake on the meander line on the shore of Horse Lake, which is the point of beginning of the parcel herein described, thence Northerly along the meander line of Horse Lake a distance of 100 feet, thence East parallel with the North line of said Government Lot 2 to the West edge of the right of way of the town road, which runs across said Government Lot 2 parallel to the East shore of Horse Lake, thence South along said Town Road right of way a distance of approximately 100 feet, thence West parallel with the North line of said Government Lot 2 and along the South line of the first parcel described in deed recorded in the office of the Polk County Register of Deeds in Volume 433 of Records, page 867, Document No. 403725, to the point of beginning; EXCEPT parcels described in Volume 445 Records, page 135, Document No. 411413; Town of Osceola, Polk County Wisconsin (collectively, “Property”).

(FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: Plaintiff believes that the property address is 806 Horse Lake Lane, Osceola, Wisconsin) Dated: August 20, 2012.

Peter Johnson Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY: ANASTASI & ASSOCIATES, P.A. 14985 60th Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 (651) 439-2951 Garth G. Gavenda/#16049 569309 WNAXLP

(Oct. 17, 24, 31) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY U.S. Bank National Association ND, Plaintiff, vs.

Sandra Lynn Hoff a/k/a Sandra L. Hoff, Defendant.

Case Classification: 30404 SUMMONS (For Publication) Case No. 12 CV 584 Hon. Jeffery L. Anderson THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, to Defendant Sandra Lynn Hoff a/k/a Sandra L. Hoff: You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.

This is a real estate foreclosure action. Therefore, within 40 days after October 17, 2012 (60 days as to the United States of America), 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 Courthouse, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 and to Ralph Moore, Plaintiff’s attorney whose address is 332 Minnesota Street, Suite W-1650, St. Paul, MN 55101. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not demand a copy of the complaint within 40 days (60 days as to the United States of America), 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.

The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage recorded with the Register of Deeds for Polk County, Wisconsin, on November 3, 2004, in Vol. 962 of Records, Page 332 as Document No. 689515.

Date: October 11, 2012.

STEIN & MOORE, P.A. By: /s/Kristine K. Nogosek Ralph L. Moore, I.D. #1046351 Attorneys for Plaintiff 332 Minnesota St. Suite W-1650 St. Paul, MN 55101 571645 WNAXLP 651-224-9683

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Polk County marriages Joan L. Droher, Town of Farmington, and Timothy P. Stelter, Town of Farmington, issued Oct. 10, 2012.

Stephanie M. Bauer, Town of Osceola, and Coy M. Marier Faymoville, Town of Osceola, issued Oct. 10, 2012.

Tera L. Mondor, Town of Alden, and Jeramy W. Viebrock, Town of Alden, issued Oct. 11, 2012.

NOTICE

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING TOWN OF APPLE RIVER TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2012 6 P.M. TOWN HALL

612 U.S. Hwy. 8 Range, Wisconsin • Road Construction Bid • Town Hall/Fire Dept.

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(Oct. 3, 10, 17) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY WILSON MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY and its insured, CATHY and RICKY SISTAD c/o HEMMER LAW OFFICES, LLC 5232 W. Oklahoma Ave. Suite 220 Milwaukee, WI 53219 Plaintiff, vs.

LANCE M. ARTHURS 2789 100th St. Frederic, WI 54837 Defendant.

SUMMONS The amount claimed exceeds $5,000.00 Case Code: 30301 12-CV-000-456 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, To said defendant(s): You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The complaint, which is attached, states the nature and basis of the legal action.

Within forty (40) days after October 3, 2012, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is 901 N. 9th St., Milwaukee, WI 53233, and to HEMMER LAW OFFICES, LLC, the plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 5232 W. Oklahoma Ave., Ste. 220, Milwaukee, WI 53219-4598. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

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

This is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

This communication is from a debt collector.

Dated: September 25, 2012.

HEMMER LAW OFFICES, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff By: Peter C. Hemmer Attorney at Law State Bar #1001042 HEMMER LAW OFFICES, LLC 5232 W. Oklahoma Ave. Ste. 220 Milwaukee, WI 53219-4598 570581 WNAXLP

Notices/Employment opportunities POLK COUNTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS BID NOTICE – TOWN OF APPLE RIVER, POLK COUNTY The Town of Apple River is requesting bids for Paver Patches On 135th Avenue (4,444 sq. yd.)

Also, requesting bids to Blacktop Parking Lot from the NW side of fire hall around back to SE corner of town hall x 22’.

Multiple proposals with breakdowns on blacktopping welcome.

For specific details, contact either Dave Waterman at 715-2686471 or Rick Scoglio at 715-268-8108. Sealed bids are to be submitted by Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, 5 p.m. to the town clerk at 612 US Highway 8, Amery, WI 54001. Bids will be opened at the Oct. 23, 2012, special meeting.

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PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF FREDERIC DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLS & SPECIAL CHARGES All delinquent utility and special charges, whether created by a tenant or property owner unless the same is paid by NOVEMBER 1, 2012, a penalty of 10 percent (10%) of the amount of such arrears will be added; and that unless the arrears, with any added penalty, are paid by NOVEMBER 15, 2012, the arrears and penalty will be levied as a tax on the 2012 tax roll against the lot or parcel of real estate to which services were furnished and for which payment is delinquent, pursuant to WSS.66.0809 (3).

Kristi Swanson, Village Clerk 571652 9-10L WNAXLP (Oct. 3, 10, 17) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, F/K/A COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP Plaintiff vs.

DAVID FOUKS; SHELLY FOUKS A/K/A SHELLY L. SWANSON; Defendants NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 10 CV 312 Case Code No. 30404 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on September 29, 2010, in the amount of $194,069.18, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 8, 2012, at 10:00 a.m.

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

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax from the proceeds of the sale upon confirmation of the court.

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

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Lot 3 of Certified Survey Map No. 5460 filed July 23, 2007, in Vol. 24 C.S.M., Pg. 145, as Doc. No. 734549, being Lots 3 and 4 of Certified Survey Map No. 5336 filed December 28, 2006, in Vol. 24 of C.S.M., Pg. 21, as Doc. No. 726610, located in the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 24, Township 32 North, Range 19 West, Town of Farmington, Polk County, Wis. Together with and subject to a driveway agreement/easement recorded in Vol. 1007 of Rec., Pg. 649, as Doc. No. 735962.

TAX KEY NO.: 022-00576-0300 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2464 30th Ave., Osceola, WI 54020.

Adam C. Lueck State Bar No. 1081386 Attorney for Plaintiff 230 W. Monroe St., 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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(Oct. 17, 24, 31) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee for Freddie Mac Securities REMIC Trust 2005S001 Plaintiff vs.

TIMOTHY C. CICCARELLI, et al.

Defendants Case No. 11 CV 135 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on July 19, 2011, in the amount of $336,774.05, the Polk County Sheriff will sell the premises described below at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: November 8, 2012, 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, Wisconsin 54810.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Lot 22, as shown on the Plat of First Addition to Lori’s Lotus Lake Landing, filed in the Register of Deeds Office for Polk County, Wisconsin, in Envelope 30B, as Document No. 554519 and located in part of Government Lot 4, Section 21, and parts of Government Lot 2 and the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, Section 22, Township 33 North, Range 18 West, Town of Osceola, Polk County, Wisconsin.

ADDRESS: 847 207th Street, Dresser, WI 54009.

TAX KEY NO: 042-01315-2200.

Dated this 3rd day of October, 2012.

Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Cummisford, Acevedo & Associates, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Mark R. Cummisford State Bar #1034906 6508 South 27th Street, Ste. #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. 571462 WNAXLP

Polk County deaths Virginia C. Jackson, 93, Osceola, Sept. 28, 2012.

Madonna A. Volgren, 88, Town of Apple River, Oct. 3, 2012.

C.N.A. - Golden Age Manor Part-time positions available for afternoons (2:30-9/10:30 p.m.) & nights (10:30 p.m.-6:30 a.m.) shifts Deadline to apply: Open until filled

$13.12/hr. + shift differential of .40 for pms and .50 for nocs

YOU MUST COMPLETE A POLK CO. EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For application, complete position requirements and details, please visit our Web site at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities, or in person at 100 Polk Co. Plaza, #229, Balsam Lake, or Golden Age Manor, 220 Scholl Ct., Amery, or by calling 715-485-9176. Please, no faxed applications. AA/EEOC 571826 9L

UNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE FOR ANNUAL DISTRICT MEETING Sec. 120.08(1)

Notice is hereby given to qualified electors of the Unity School District, that the annual meeting of said District for the transaction of business will be held in the Unity School Library on the 22nd Day of October, 2012, budget hearing and general meeting at 7 p.m.

Agenda: 1. Call to order 2. Election of chairperson 3. Reading of minutes of last annual meeting 4. Treasurer’s Report, June 30, 2012 5. Presentation of proposed budget and levy for 2012 - 13 6. Resolutions 7. Discussion and possible action on items from the floor (WI Stat. 120.10) 8. Adjourn Kelly A. Bakke, Clerk Unity Board of Education

UNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING Sec. 65.90(4)

Notice is hereby given to qualified electors of the Unity School District, that the annual budget hearing of said district will be held in the Unity School Library on the 22nd Day of October, 2012, budget hearing and general meeting at 7 p.m. Detailed copies of the budget are available for inspection in the District’s Office at 1908 150th Street/Highway 46 North, Balsam Lake, WI. Kelly Bakke, Clerk Unity Board of Education GENERAL FUND Audited 2010 - 2011 Unaudited 2011 - 2012 Beginning Fund Balance 3,902,152.50 3,784,945.85 Ending Fund Balance 3,784,945.85 3,919,233.44 REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES Transfers-In (Source 100) 1,800.00 0.00 Local Sources (Source 200) 9,506,661.28 9,244,309.36 Interdistrict Payments (Source 300 + 400) 271,229.00 302,513.00 Intermediate Sources (Source 500) 54,344.36 5,880.73 State Sources (Source 600) 2,595,503.21 2,334,070.02 Federal Sources (Source 700) 390,872.34 546,565.77 All Other Sources (Source 800 + 900) 225,782.46 331,511.94 TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 13,046,192.65 12,764,850.82 EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES Instruction (Function 100 000) 6,576,599.18 6,191,403.98 Support Services (Function 200 000) 4,778,887.03 4,596,429.34 Nonprogram Transactions (Function 400 000) 1,807,913.09 1,842,729.91 TOTAL EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES 13,163,399.30 12,630,563.23

Budget 2012 - 2013 3,919,233.44 3,919,233.44 3,400.00 9,441,630.00 212,473.00 8,321.00 2,109,754.00 261,178.00 112,387.00 12,149,143.00 5,475,744.00 4,684,250.00 1,989,149.00 12,149,143.00

SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES

0.00 0.00 1,958,977.46 1,958,977.46

0.00 0.00 1,702,379.82 1,702,379.82

0.00 0.00 1,568,106.00 1,568,106.00

DEBT SERVICE FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES

213,119.71 202,356.82 1,101,569.75 1,112,332.64

202,356.82 189,854.60 1,963,369.89 1,975,872.11

189,854.60 191,354.60 1,126,548.00 1,125,048.00

CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES

0.00 0.00 1,101,103.20 1,101,103.20

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

FOOD SERVICE FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES

125,261.05 172,378.92 631,461.26 584,343.39

172,378.92 231,655.86 622,211.89 562,934.95

231,655.86 231,655.86 636,073.00 636,073.00

COMMUNITY SERVICE FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES

218,784.86 200,047.17 318,938.71 337,676.40

200,047.17 205,537.09 302,161.85 296,671.93

205,537.09 205,537.09 292,773.00 292,773.00

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total Expenditures and Other Financing Uses ALL FUNDS GROSS TOTAL EXPENDITURES - ALL FUNDS 18,257,832.39 17,168,422.04 Interfund Transfers (Source 100) - ALL FUNDS 1,153,301.52 0.00 Refinancing Expenditures (FUND 30) 0.00 845,834.08 NET TOTAL EXPENDITURES - ALL FUNDS 17,104,530.87 16,322,587.96 PERCENTAGE INCREASE - NET TOTAL FUND EXPENDITURES FROM PRIOR YEAR -4.57%

15,771,143.00 3,400.00 0.00 15,767,743.00

PACKAGE & COOPERATIVE PROGRAM FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES

FUND General Fund Referendum Debt Service Fund Nonreferendum Debt Service Fund Capital Expansion Fund Community Service Fund TOTAL SCHOOL LEVY PERCENTAGE INCREASE TOTAL LEVY FROM PRIOR YEAR

PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX LEVY 9,438,640.00 862,038.00 102,104.00 0.00 318,938.71 10,721,720.71

-3.40% 571416 8-9L

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9,393,630.00 875,543.00 102,104.00 0.00 292,773.00 10,664,050.00

-2.45%

1.96%

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FSA low-interest commodity loans available

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WEBSTER

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The School District of Webster does not discriminate in education or employment based on sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or disability.

(Oct. 17, 24, 31) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY EVERBANK; Plaintiff, vs.

NATHAN J. OUELLETTE and JANE DOE, unknown spouse of Nathan J. Ouellette; and WESTCONSIN CREDIT UNION; Defendants.

Case No. 12-CV-199 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000.00 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on May 9, 2012, in the amount of $74,571.37, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 13, 2012, at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

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

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 West Main St., Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Parcel 1: Part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, Section 17, Township 35 North of Range 17 West, Village of Milltown, Polk County, Wisconsin, Described as follows: Beginning at a point that is 25 Feet South of the Southeast Corner of that part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, Section 17, Township 35 North of Range 17 West, as described in Volume 179 Deeds, Page 499 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Polk County, Wisconsin; running thence South parallel to the East Line of said Forty, 100 Feet; running thence West parallel to the North Line of said Forty, 170 Feet; running thence North parallel to the East Line of said Forty, 100 Feet; running thence East in a straight line to the point of beginning.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 217 Second Avenue Southeast, Village of Milltown.

TAX KEY NO.: 151-00298-0000.

Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County, WI O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Avenue Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 414-727-1591 O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a Chapter 7 Discharge in Bankruptcy, this correspondence should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt.

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(Oct. 3, 10, 17) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BARRON COUNTY Busy B’s Service & Wash, Inc. 126 Ostermann Dr., P.O. Box 66 Turtle Lake, WI 54889 Creditor(s) vs.

Jaris Johnson 406 220th Ave. Comstock, WI 54926 Debtor(s) Amended Motion and Order for Hearing on Contempt Case No. 12SC761 UNDER OATH, I STATE: 1. I was awarded a judgment for money damages under Ch. 799, Wis. Stats., against Jaris Johnson as judgment debtor on July 23, 2012, in the amount of $540.53.

2. A copy of the order for Financial Disclosure Statement was mailed or delivered to the judgment debtor.

3. More than 15 days have elapsed from the date of entry of judgment and the judgment debtor has failed to comply with the order of the court and has given no reason for the failure to comply. I ask that the court schedule a hearing to determine why the judgment debtor has failed to comply with the Order for Financial Disclosure Statement.

State of WI, County of Barron.

Subscribed and sworn to before me on September 7, 2012, Judy M. Holloway, Notary Public/ Court Official. My term expires: January 5, 2013. Edward A. Barnes, Judgment Creditor, Sept. 7, 2012.

THE COURT ORDERS: 1. The judgment debtor shall appear in person as stated below to answer why the judgment debtor has failed to comply with the Order for Financial Disclosure Statement, Oct. 19, 2012, 3:30 p.m., 1420 State Hwy. 25 N., Barron, WI 54812, Hon. James D. Babbitt presiding.

2. This motion and order shall be served on the judgment debtor by personal service, unless otherwise authorized by law in §801.14(1)(2), Wisconsin Statutes.

3. The judgment debtor may avoid appearing at this hearing only by, prior to the hearing date, either (a) paying the judgment in full, including costs and accrued interest, or (b) delivering an accurate and complete Financial Disclosure Statement to the judgment creditor.

4. If the judgment creditor does not appear at this hearing; this motion may be dismissed. A finding of contempt for nonappearance or failure to comply with the court’s order may result in any or all of the following penalties: • Imprisonment for up to 6 months.

• Forfeiture of not more than $2,000 per day.

• Any other order necessary to ensure your compliance.

If you require reasonable accommodations, due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 715-5376266 at least 10 working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation.

BY THE COURT: Hon. James D. Babbitt Circuit Court Judge 570964 September 27, 2012 WNAXLP

VILLAGE OF LUCK RESIDENTS

FREE CURB-SIDE LEAF PICKUP ALL LEAVES MUST BE BAGGED Pickup Day Will Be During Weeks Of October 15, 22, 29 And November 5

Any bags found with contents other than leaves will be left at the curb. it is unlawful by ordinance to rake leaves in the street or to burn leaves on the street pavement or street gutters.

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COOK - LONG-TERM SUB

The School District of Webster is currently taking applications for a cook (long term sub). This position will require a 7-hour workday.

How to apply: Applications are available at the District Office or online at www.webster.k12.wi.us. Deadline is October 26, 4 p.m.

Contact: Jim Erickson, Superintendent Webster School District P.O. Box 9 Webster, WI 54893 715-866-4391 jerickson@webster.k12.wi.us

NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING Unity School District

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT Position: Unity School District is accepting applications for a part-time Educational Assistant to work with students in the elementary classrooms. This position is 4.5 hours per day (11 a.m.3:30 p.m.), 9 months per year.

Requirements: Applicant must enjoy working with children; have strong communication skills, be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the workday, willing to work outside, must hold or be eligible for licensure as handicapped aide by Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. CPR certification desired.

How to Apply: Qualified, interested persons should apply by sending a letter of interest, District application (available at www.unity.k12.wi.us) and letters of recommendation to: Brandon W. Robinson, District Administrator Unity School District 1908 150th Street/Hwy. 46 North Balsam Lake, WI 54810-7267 Deadline October 29, 2012.

EOE – Unity School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emo571722 9-10L 51-52a,d tional or learning disability.

(Oct. 10, 17, 24) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff vs.

MATTHEW T. CARSTENBROCK, et al.

Defendant(s) Case No: 11 CV 2 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on March 31, 2011, in the amount of $199,175.68, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 8, 2012, 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 St., Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: Lot 12, of the Plat of Rolling Hills First Addition, a “County Plat” being a division of Lot 4 of Certified Survey Map No. 4588 recorded in Volume 20 of Certified Survey Maps on Page 140, as Document No. 685791, located in the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, Section 13, Township 33 North, Range 18 West, Garfield Township, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1881 98th Ave., Dresser, WI 54009.

TAX KEY NO.: 024-01300-1200.

Dated this 19th day of September, 2012. /s/Sheriff Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Scott D. Nabke Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1037979 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 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. 2165756 571041 WNAXLP

(Oct. 10, 17, 24) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff vs.

RUTH M. SCHADEWALD, et al.

Defendant(s) Case No: 12 CV 138 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on July 5, 2012, in the amount of $215,586.34, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 8, 2012, 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 3 of Certified Survey Map No. 4217, recorded in Volume 18 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 247, as Document No. 666504, located in the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, Township 35 North, Range 18 West, Village of Eureka, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2285A 230th St., Cushing, WI 54006 TAX KEY NO.: 020-00177-0300 Dated this 21st day of September, 2012. /s/Sheriff Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Scott D. Nabke Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1037979 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 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. 2173045 571040 WNAXLP

MADISON — The USDA Farm Service Agency reminds producers that nine-month low-interest commodity loans are available.

Commodity loans are a valuable marketing tool by providing operating capital at competitive rates and offering flexible repayment at the time a commodity is sold or (Oct. 17, 24, 31) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON MORTGAGE SECURITES CORP., CSAB MORTGAGE-BACKED TRUST 2006-4, CSAB MORTGAGEBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-4 Plaintiff vs.

RICHARD M. LEROUX; TERI NORD; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST STATE MORTGAGE CORPORATION; Defendants NOTICE OF ADJOURNED SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 11 CV 475 Case Code No. 30404 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on February 3, 2012, in the amount of $222,575.46, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: October 11, 2012, at 10:00 a.m.

ADJOURNED TIME: November 15, 2012, at 10:00 a.m.

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

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax from the proceeds of the sale upon confirmation of the court.

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

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Part of the Northeast OneQuarter (1/4) of the Southeast One-Quarter (1/4) of Section Twenty-Three (23), in Township Thirty-Three (33), North, Range Eighteen (18) West, in the Town of Osceola, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4; thence South 400 feet along the section line to the point of beginning; thence West 408 feet parallel to the North 40 line; thence South 216 feet parallel with the East section line; thence East 408 feet parallel with the North 40 line; thence North 216 feet on the East section line to the point of beginning. Excepting therefrom the lands conveyed on Warranty Deed recorded on November 18, 2009, as Document No. 766039.

TAX KEY NO.: 042-00517-0000.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 839 190th St., Dresser, Wisconsin 54009.

Adam C. Lueck State Bar No. 1081386 Attorney for Plaintiff 230 W. Monroe St. 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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marketed.

The October interest rate is 1.125 percent for all commodity loans. Producers may obtain low-interest, nine-month loans for 2012 crops stored on the farm in an eligible structure or at a public warehouse. The grain must be stored in a facility that is safe and accessible and must be repaid before it is fed.

Producers with grain under loan that will be sold can request a Marketing Authorization, which gives them permission to sell the mortgaged collateral to a designated buyer before the loan is repaid.

Ag bags, silos and oxygenlimited structures are also eligible storage facilities.

Commodity loans will be adjusted for excess moisture.

Commodity loan eligibility also requires compliance with conservation and wetland protection requirements, beneficial interest requirements, acreage reporting and ensuring that the commodity meets Commodity Credit Corporation minimum grade and quality standards.

This marketing tool is a great way to pay off higher interest notes with low interest money or to purchase next year’s inputs at discounted prices. For more information on commodity loans please contact the county FSA office or visit fsa.usda.gov. — from USDA (Oct. 17, 24, 31) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC as servicer for HSBC Bank USA, N.A. as Indenture Trustee for the registered Noteholders of Renaissance Home Equity Loan Trust 2006-2 Plaintiff vs.

ALLEN C. BRIESE, et al.

Defendant(s) Case No: 11 CV 641 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on February 10, 2012, in the amount of $104,952.62, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 15, 2012, 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 St. Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot 16 and the East 20 Feet of Lot 15, Block 2, Plat of Lawson, Village of Luck, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 717 East Butternut Avenue, Luck, WI 54853.

TAX KEY NO.: 1462570000.

Dated this 28th day of September, 2012. /s/Sheriff Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Dustin A. McMahon Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1086857 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.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. 2189991 571460 WNAXLP

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Coat drive at Connections thrift store under way

by Priscilla Bauer Leader staff writer WEBSTER – Racks of coats stood ready for shoppers

anticipating cooler temperatures soon to be coming.

Burnett County Connections Thrift Store’s annual coat drive is under way Thursdays and Fridays through October.

Coat coordinator Joyce Kyle said toys (including stuffed animals), shoes, winter hats and gloves are also

being collected, and plenty are available now for those needing them.

The Connections Store and More is located at the junction of CTH D and Hwy. 35, two miles south of Webster.

Connections thrift store assistant manager Sarah Keller and coat drive coordinator Joyce Kyle showed off some of the many coats collected and available to shoppers during the store’s annual coat drive happening Thursdays and Fridays through October just south of Webster. – Photos by Priscilla Bauer

Kim Belland checked out a stylish red coat, which later turned out to be a perfect fit.

Northwestern College concert comes to SCFalls

Northwestern College students will present a classical music piano concert and the Danielson chhoir will perform at the Alliance Church in St. Croix Falls on Sunday, Oct. 21, at 4 p.m. Among the students performing on the piano will be David Danielson II, son of Dave and Kathy Danielson of St. Croix Falls, grandson of Madonna Danielson of St. Croix Falls, formerly of Webster, and of Dr. Lloyd and Barb Olson of St. Croix Falls. He is a senior at Northwestern, majoring in English and biblical theological studies. The concert is described as an “aural feast of piano music spanning four centuries, from Bach to Brahms, Liszt to Lieberman!” - Photos submitted

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Countryside restaurant reopens in November

by Wayne Anderson Special to the Leader FREDERIC - The Countryside restaurant, located just outside of Frederic, is reopening in mid-November.

The new owners said the latest version of the restaurant building will now be called the Countryside Supper Club. Before this the facility was called the Aspen Leaf and before that, Countryside Inn. The new owners are Rick and Theresa Kletschka, along with Tom and Denise Nelson.

“We miss our customers,” said Denise.

The Nelsons previously owned the Skol Haus restaurant in West Sweden for five years. The Kletschkas have food and beverage experience, too. “I had a bar in Centuria in the 1980s,” Rick said.

The theme of the Countryside Supper Club will address families and church people, the owners said. “We want to cater to the local crowd and not city people,” said Denise.

And in this effort they intend to “keep the price down!” said Tom. The owners said they would like to see a family of four enjoy a good supper for about $45.

In November the restaurant will be open for supper only on Thursday through Saturday. But on Sunday it will be open from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to ac-

Countryside Supper Club owners Rick and Theresa Kletschka along with Tom and Denise Nelson, in front of their new eatery along Hwy. 35 outside of Frederic. - Photo by Wayne Anderson commodate hungry parishioners getting out of church. In this Sunday brunchlunch time, folks may enjoy a hot ham or

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The theme of the restaurant will be Northwest Wisconsin scenery, keeping it

“comfortable and homey,” said Denise.

For more information, call Rick at 770823-7258.

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Cleaning a national treasure St. Croix River cleanup effort below Xcel Hydro Dam yields trash and treasures

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – Armed with 3-footlong scissor clamps, lots of rubber gloves, clear plastic garbage bags and their very worst painting clothes, a small army of volunteers embarked on a unique St. Croix River cleanup along the shores of the scenic riverway last Wednesday, Oct. 10.

The volunteers spent the afternoon on the river, just south of the Xcel Energy Hydroelectric Dam, on both the Minnesota and Wisconsin sides. The two teams of volunteers was touted as a “VIP effort,” and included a variety of local officials and governmental employees from several agencies, including both departments of Natural Resources, the National Park Service, both cities, as well as staff and board members of the St. Croix River Association, which took the lead on organizing the event.

The idea originated with Woody Wimberly of the NPS, who was an enthusiastic cleaner on the Taylors Falls, Minn., side of the waters. “(Wimberly) fishes that stretch of river and hates to be reminded that people can be so disrespectful of this national treasure,” noted co-organizer Deb Ryun of the SCRA. “I’m not aware of this stretch being cleaned up in the past, this was the first event like this.”

Lack of recent rainfall means river levels were at historic lows, revealing even more shoreline, and hence, more exposed trash.

Local goodies they found included a variety of discarded or washed away trash that ranged from an aluminum snow shovel to hundreds of yards of discarded fishing line, dozens of lures and lots of broken glass, cigarette butts, plastic bottles and even an unopened Budweiser ... which remained unopened.

The Minnesota cleanup team included (L to R): Woody Wimberly, National Park Service; Ron Erickson, Minnesota DNR; Julie Hildebrand, St. Croix River Association; Larry Julik-Heine, city of Taylors Falls Council; and Tom Faschingbauer, Wisconsin DNR. – Photo submitted The cleanup yielded several dozen large bags of garbage and several bags of recyclables on the Wisconsin side alone. The booty also included several large and possibly very old items, from a rusted, circa 1920s car wheel to other items so large they will be cleared at a later date by Xcel Energy officials who have the equipment to haul them off the shore. Those finds included at least two water heaters, an old woodstove, a Cold War-era oil furnace and numerous electronic items, fencing and even a vintage, battery-powered electronic item that looked to be a part of Nikola Tesla’s early DC experiments.

While the low river level yielded lots of items, that trash and bizarre collection of discarded laziness is more than just unsightly; it can be a true health threat.

“To humans, glass is probably the biggest danger. A lot of people play in the

The Wisconsin cleanup team included (L to R): Deb Ryun, St. Croix River Association; Joel Pec, city of St. Croix Falls; Gary Noren, St. Croix River Association Board of Directors; Monica Zacha, St. Croix River Association; Sally Leider, St. Croix River Association Board of Directors; Tyler Petersen, Wisconsin DNR; and Becky Haass, National Park Service. – Photos by Greg Marsten unless otherwise noted

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river in the warm weather, and broken glass is a real hazard,” Ryun said. “Taking glass on the river is actually illegal. To fish, discarded fishing line gets caught in gills and causes damage or death.”

The reality is that some of the trash was possibly accidental, and some of the large items, such as plywood, fencing and even some of the electronics, may have originated with various high-water episodes or the record spring 2001 flood.

Yes, some items, like the car wheel and Mr. Tesla’s possible generator apparatus, might have been there for decades. Other goodies, such as the hundreds of cigarette butts and beer cans, may have come from just hours earlier or parties the night before.

“Maybe we should put a sign up showing who cleaned the river?” joked SCRA board member Sally Leider of Scandia, Minn. “At least send a message.”

Others agreed, and while the cleanup

effort was only along a small stretch of the river, it was an admitted first start, and everyone involved seemed enthused about the final result and how much better the shoreline looked, but many of them hoped that such a clean shoreline would encourage people to keep it that way.

As for overall volume of trash collected? Wimberly passed along that the nearly two dozen volunteers efforts equalled “more than a large pickup bed,” and that doesn’t include the snow shovel, which was put to good use on a certain local reporter’s backyard deck.

Ryun thinks the river cleanup event falls right in line with other SCRA events, such as their annual River Awareness Week, where people clean up different reaches of the St. Croix or one of the rivers that lead to the St. Croix.

“That weeklong celebration isn’t just cleanup,” Ryun clarified. “There are other river-inspired art, music and educational events.”

In 2013, that RAW is set for July 13-21.

The SCRA has a multipronged approach to preserving the riverway, with a mission to protect, restore and celebrate the St. Croix River and its watershed.

Ryun noted that the SCRA’s overall goals involve “a coordinated, efficient and effective multistakeholder system for protecting the basin, with conservation investments achieving maximum benefits for the St. Croix’s water quality and ecological health.”

She also cited the group’s efforts to enhance communication on the river’s intrinsic value, while also broadening the educational aspects that decisions may have on the riverway, from landowners to government officials, visitors and residents, and to take action and promote policies and regulations to further its protection and improve the health of the basin.

As the group met after the cleanup, they shared a few beverages and stories on the more interesting items found, with a renewed hope that their efforts may also be contagious.

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Monica Zachay of the St. Croix River Association holds up a bundle of discarded fishing line she found during last week’s cleanup effort.

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Artists come out of the shadows in Amery and Luck

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer AMERY/LUCK – The beauty of the local art scene was on display last Friday evening, Oct. 12, when the ArtZ gallery in Amery opened its October exhibit with a reception, a chance for the public to meet the artists and see the fine arts created in our area.

And that show was in a way a preview of the Fall Salon Art Exhibit opening this Friday, Oct. 19, at the Wren in Luck.

The ArtZ show, which continues through October, features Kay BratholHostvet, an area native now living in Madison, Bonnie Hagen, and Sarah Dudgeon. But the spacious gallery at 208 Keller Ave. in Amery includes the works of a wide array of local artists working in many mediums. The gallery is open daily

The opening of the ArtZ October salon in Amery brought many guests on Friday, Oct. 12. – Photos by Gregg Westigard

except Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The show opening this Friday at Cafe Wren is the fifth-annual Earth Arts Fall Salon with the theme this year, Casting Shadows. The public is invited to a reception Friday from 5 to 8 p.m.

But art lovers will need to act fast to catch this show which only continues through the weekend, with the exhibit open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 20 and 21. The Café Wren is located on Hwy. 35 on the north edge of Luck.

The ArtZ Gallery in Amery is owned by area artists. The Café Bonnie Hagen, one of the featured artists at the ArtZ Wren regularly hosts exhibits in gallery in Amery, in front of “Flow,” a mixed media paint- its community room. ing.

Sister Kristine Haugen showed many works including the watercolor “If I Take the Wings of the Dawn.”

Guest painter Kay Brathol-Hostvet returned home to show her latest pastels of contemporary regionalism at the ArtZ Gallery in Amery.

Works by Julie Adams, Earl Duckett and Patricia Duncan.

Amery artist Julie Adams and one of her new works, “Flourish,”

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St. Croix Falls City Administrator Joel Peck was part of the Wisconsin cleanup team.

This discarded water heater was out of reach for the volunteers and is an example of unsightly and dangerous trash so common on the scenic riverway.

St. Croix River Association board member Sally Leider used a poking stick to stab garbage on the Wisconsin side. – Photos by Greg Marsten

From across the river in Wisconsin, Tom Faschingbauer is seen cleaning up the Minnesota side of the St. Croix River.

A teacher

was helping one of her kindergarten students put his boots on.

With her pulling Joe Roberts and him pushing, the first boot finally went on. By the time the second boot was on, she had worked up a sweat. She almost whimpered when the little boy said, “Teacher, they’re on the wrong feet.”

She looked, and sure enough, they were. It wasn’t any easier pulling the boots off than it was putting them on. She managed to keep her cool as together they worked to get the boots back on - this time on the right feet.

The boy then announced, “These aren’t my boots.”

She bit her tongue rather than scream, “Why didn’t you say so?” like she wanted to do. Once again she struggled to help him pull the ill-fitting boots off.

He then said, “They’re my brother’s boots. My mom made me wear them.”

She didn’t know if she should laugh or cry. She then mustered up the grace to wrestle the boots onto his feet again.

Next she said, “Now, where are your mittens?”

He sighed and said, “I stuffed them in the toes of my boots ...”

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Festival’s Howlin’ Halloween ST. CROIX FALLS – All are welcome to Festival Theatre’s Halloween party on Wednesday, Oct. 24, beginning at 7 pm.

Festival’s Howlin’ Halloween will have ghostly entertainment for the whole family, including ghastly games, a costume contest, haunting tales and Halloweeny hijinks. You will be entertained by the spooky songs and enjoy terrifying treats! Visits from Festival’s undead will shiver your spine and tickle your funny bone.

The fun will start with face painting, games, a fortuneteller, tricks, treats and a costume contest. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume in the age classes of 1-12, 1218, and 18 and up. The Halloween hijinks will continue in the upstairs theater at 8 p.m, where you will be visited by ghosts of Festival’s 2012 season, spooky poetry and Halloween hilarity featuring faces from past and present.

Save the date: Wednesday, Oct. 24. The party begins at 7 p.m. in the Elbow Room on the street level of the historic Civic Auditorium, 210 North Washington St., downtown St. Croix Falls, where Festival Theatre is in its 23rd season of producing professional theater.

A suggested donation of $5 per person is appreciated, and gifts of any size are always welcome. Come in costume, show your support of Festival Theatre and enjoy a night of howlin’ family entertainment! For more information or to make a reservation please call the box office at 715-4833387, or e-mail boxoffice@festivaltheatre.org. Check the Web site festivaltheatre.org for details on more upcoming special events, as well as the remaining shows and concerts of the 2012 season. - submitted

Community Education Day is Wednesday LUCK - The Luck Community Education Advisory Council invites you to celebrate the annual Community Education Day on Wednesday, Oct. 24.

From 9-11:30 a.m. and 12-2:30 p.m. (displays are closed for a short lunch break) in the Luck School Elementary gym, everyone and all ages are invited to celebrate lifelong learning.

There’ll be a variety of presenters to interest everyone including displays, music, dancing, demonstrations, handson activities, and seasonal-themed crafts. For more info, please contact Luck Community Ed. at 715-472-2152, Ext. 103 or amya@lucksd.k12.wi.us.- submitted

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The three of us all showed up at the same time.

It wasn’t planned that way; that’s just how it turned out.

After repeated attempts to make my current accommodations Carrie Classon work, I concluded that a change was needed. I was answering a Craigslist advertisement seeking a “health conscious person” to rent a room near the university.

I decided I qualified as “health conscious” and arranged to meet the landlord, Robert. Two others arrived just as I did, so Robert had little choice but to take all three of us together on a tour of the comfortable adobe bungalow.

Scott was about 40; tall, pale, bearded and bald. He makes beautifully simple furniture using recycled materials and sells it at the growers market downtown. Bloom was dark-skinned and 30. She is a poet and a teacher; her dream is to have a business writing custom poems to celebrate special occasions. She had just gotten her first business cards and said she was so excited when they arrived that she had started to cry.

At first it seemed awkward— who should be talking to the landlord? Who should be asking questions?

But I quickly realized that I really liked these two people and they seemed to like me. Soon the three of us were happily following Robert around, asking questions in turn, as if we were some sort of peculiar religious cult looking for a headquarters.

We all like to cook and were delighted to learn that Robert was a former chef and had a kitchen full of good pots and pans. Robert said he liked to make a big pot of soup to share. We all said, in unison, that we really liked soup. We toured the backyard and we especially liked Robert’s raised garden beds. Bloom

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asked about the bathtub, indicating that she liked to take baths. I said that I did too.

Finally, the tour was over and we all stood in the living room.

Robert fell silent for a moment.

Then he looked up at us, a pained expression on his face.

“What am I gonna do?” he asked, and I could see we all wanted to help him out, since he was such a nice guy.

But there was only room for one of us and we certainly didn’t want to fight one another for it. We all said we were interested and we thanked Robert and left him with his dilemma. Then we walked out the front door and stood in the sunshine on the driveway. It was a beautiful day.

I was just thinking how easily I could share a house with these two people when Bloom said, “It’s too bad we can’t all share a house” and Scott agreed. Then there was another silence which was not awkward in the least, as we all stood at the end of the driveway and smiled about something that wasn’t going to be.

We exchanged e-mails and phone numbers and promised to get in touch if one of us heard from Robert. Then we all went home to the homes we were hoping to leave. I knew it was unlikely I would ever see either of them again. I also knew that something wonderful had just happened.

Sometimes community lasts for a year of school or a summer at camp. Sometimes community lasts a lifetime. And once in a great while, a community forms that lasts less than an hour. This one was sweet and short and special and I’m very glad I was a part of it.

Till next time, – Carrie

Village Players Community Theatre to present Halloween murder mystery dinner theater Seeking volunteer participants VOYAGER VILLAGE – The Village Players Community Theatre will be presenting a Halloween murder mystery dinner theater, “Living On KILLkare Can Be Murder,” Thursday, Nov. 1, and Saturday, Nov. 3, at the Voyager Village Restaurant.

Celebrate an unforgettable Halloween party filled with mystery and mayhem. As the Halloween party progresses, secrets will be revealed and motives exposed, putting the guests sleuthing skills to the test when a neighbor is murdered! Was it the angry spouse opposed to meddling neighbors? Join the Halloween party to find out.

Great food, wine, and conversation with “neighbors” are sure to add to make this a spooktacularly entertaining evening.

The VPCT needs 20 fun-loving volunteers to play the neighborhood’s main characters. No worries as to what to do, instructions will be given throughout the night.

No lines to memorize, actors just have to convey a message to another neighbor or an audience member.

Dressing in attire befitting the character being played is part of the fun – particiants will be given some guidelines – the more creative the better! So beg, borrow or hit Goodwill/Savers for your Halloween party duds.

Dinner guests can also dress in their best costumes, after all it is a Halloween party.

If you would like to play one of the 20 characters please contact Nancy at nanroge@centurytel.net. Please type in Murder Mystery in the subject line.

Dinner reservations for this Halloween happening can be made with Linda at the Voyager Village office at 715259-3910. - submitted

Historical society meeting features author of "Hartland to Capitol Hill"

LUCK — On Thursday, Oct. 25, the Luck Library and Museum will feature a program by author Ernie Gunderson, author of “Hartland to Capitol Hill: The Journey of a Wounded Healer.”

The newly released book is based on memoirs of Gunderson’s mother, Mary, who was the daughter of Danish immigrants who settled in rural Minnesota just before the Great Depression. Mary married a farmer and raised a family of 11 children.

Her family’s experience with mental illness encouraged Mary to start a chapter of the National Alliance of

Remote controls today operate on infrared signals. You can play games with it by trying to adjust On May 22, 2012, Mr. Eugene J. your television by bouncing the Polley passed away from natural signal off of windows, mirrors or causes. He was 96 years old. While any reflective surface. It becomes John W. Ingalls, MD most of us don’t know Mr. Polley, more challenging if you try to we are all familiar with what he bounce the signal off of two or developed. As an engineer working for Zenith he inmore surfaces at the same time, much like a two-rail vented the television remote control device which is a shot in billiards. precursor to our current multifunctional remote conThere may be future benefits of remote controls trol devices. The family has announced that, following the football season, his ashes will be scattered between which are yet to be developed although we are now on the cusp of discovery and implementation. Curthe couch cushions. rently you can use a smartphone to adjust your furThe original remote control was actually a small nace, turn on or off lights and even program your control device directly connected to the television by DVR to record television programs, all from a distant wires. While functional, it caused numerous problems location.

You can also access your bank accounts and as people were tripping over the wires. That particular pay bills, transfer money and monitor retirement acremote control was actually named “Lazy-Bone.” Polcounts or other investments. While not utilizing the ley took this concept and developed a control device same technology, it still remains a form of remote conthat operated on flashes of light. Different triggers or trol. However the real benefit will be realized when buttons would transmit different flashes of light that we can utilize a remote to control our children or would be picked up by photo cells located on corners of the TV. If you wanted to adjust the volume you sim- spouse or co-workers. Who wouldn’t love to hit the ply pointed the control at the correct corner of the tele- fast forward button when the boss is rambling on through an intensely boring meeting, or the mute butvision and pulled the trigger on the gun-shaped ton when your spouse reminds you for the 47th time control. He named his version “Flash-Matic” based on of something about which you no longer want to be the method of operation. reminded?

Mental Illness and eventually tell her story to congressional delegates on Capitol Hill.

A slide show and music by sister Eunice Collette will highlight the memoir co-written by Gunderson and his mother.

The presentation will be held at the Luck Historical Museum starting at 7 p.m. and everyone is welcome.

Coffee, snacks, and a book signing will follow the presentation. Meetings end about 8:30 p.m. followed by a social time for those who choose to stay. — submitted

How about your children? Too loud? Hit mute. Too rambunctious? Push the pause button or the slow motion button. Husband coming home from work late again? Try the search button. Perhaps the ease at which we may control others would also cause us a fit of frustration as others would use the same measures upon us.

I have found a recent situation that is somewhat related to the above scenarios. My father recently acquired a set of hearing aids. Now with the latest technology he is able to enjoy the finest in television viewing without bothering his fellow viewers. Others in the room can adjust the television volume to their comfort level and he then adjusts his hearing aids to the volume that satisfies him. Technology to the rescue. Ironically he adjusts the hearing aid volume control not with a tiny twist button but rather with a remote control. That’s right, he picks up a small remote control device not unlike the one used to adjust his television and points it at his head. A quick press on the correct button and he is satisfied.

Ironically my mother has found another use for the device. When she wants to talk about something that she would rather keep confidential, at least from Dad, she secretly wields the remote control. A sly point and press the button and he has no idea what she said.

Now that is a functional remote control.

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Shopping for shoes I am a bit of a shoe addict. My mother has been trying to get me to donate or throw out the hundreds of pairs of shoes, boots, heels and sandals I have lying around my bedroom closet and both our downstairs closets by the two main doorways. The truth is, even though half of those shoes are either out of style, worn out or so full of dirt I can’t tell what color they are anymore, I can’t bear to part with them.

Each shoe has a story to tell. There’s one pair of shoes that I traveled with everywhere in New Zealand. There are some pairs of shoes that have been trampled and stepped on at several memorable concerts. I have my old volleyball shoes that have helped me set, score and play opponents with my team. I have shoes I went on dates with, shoes I tripped and made a fool of myself with, shoes I ran my first 5K in, and

The teenage brain: Navigating a construction zone It’s been about seven weeks now since the start of school—long enough for teachers to begin to get a handle on what students know and are able to do—and also to have initiated a few difficult conversations with parents.

“What do you mean?” said a surprised parent recently. “Billy has always done well in school!”

“I don’t doubt that, Mrs. Johnson.

Billy works hard and is a great student.

He always gets his work in on time and usually does a good job.”

“Then why are you recommending that he get extra help reading? He’s in seventh grade. The last thing I want is for him to be moved to a ‘dumb’ class.”

“First of all, Billy’s not ‘dumb,’ Mrs. Johnson. He’s a very bright kid. It’s clear he works very hard in school and obviously takes pride in that. I just think he may have to work too hard harder than need be - just to keep up.

My assessments are showing that he is struggling to read at grade level.”

“You are the first teacher to ever mention this. He’s always gotten A’s or B’s

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Most of the time, once I get that favorite pair of shoes, I wear them on a regular basis. And once I have those favorite pairs, I wear them out until there are holes in the soles. Recently I looked at my two favorite pairs of boots and my favorite pair of shoes and all three of them were stained, ripped, full of holes and falling apart. With winter and snow upon us in the near months, those shoes just won’t do. It was time for a shopping emergency.

Luckily, on Mondays, I only have a few classes in the morning and then I am free in the afternoon to get things

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for every other teacher. What grade is he getting for you right now?”

“Looks like he’s Chris Wondra getting a C.” “That’s the lowest grade he’s ever gotten from any teacher in his entire life! You’re blaming it on his reading? Why are you the only teacher to ever bring this up? It must be something you’re doing.”

These are tough conversations. No parent wants to hear that her child is struggling, and no teacher wants to tell them that. So it begs the question: Why might a child that has always done well in school suddenly struggle? Is it something the present teacher is doing wrong? Maybe something his past teachers failed to do?

Often times, in cases like this, it’s neither. Often, it’s the natural result of a brain under construction. Think of it as a remodeling project, if you will.

done. So I grabbed my keys and my wallet and I set off for the nearest mall.

The first store I went into to look for boots, there was fur on most of them and one rack of boots were black with 8inch heels that would have zipped up to my thigh. I browsed among the shirts for a few seconds until I embarked for the next store.

The next store had a sale for buy one pair of boots, get the second pair for $10! Either I got too excited or my klutziness kicked in, because as I was trying to rummage through the pairs of shoes and boots, I knocked off four pairs to try to get to my size. A lady stood by and eyed me up like I was crazy. I was trying to get the pair back on the rack, in its place but another one fell off somewhere else. I finally gave up, and walked to another part of the store to try on the boots. As I leaned on a shelf to shimmy on the boot, I knocked over two pairs of black heels and they clicked and

clacked to the ground. The lady continued to gaze. I ignored her and finally got the shoe on my foot.

Shoes can be a bit of a problem for me. I’m size 6-1/2, not 7, and not 6 … right in the middle. On top of that, I inherited my mother’s wide feet, so it’s sometimes hard to squeeze my foot into things. My feet are by no means “slender.” They’re little, stumpy and roughly the shape of a rectangle. My pinky toe is sideways and so small, I think you need a magnifying glass to find the toenail.

But today I was triumphant. I found new boots and shoes to replace the old ones with holes in the bottom. I walked out to my car in the parking lot, and swiftly put on the new pair. Although my old ones tell a story and hold memories for me, there comes a time when you just have to let them go. Besides, I might see the pairs all shiny and new in heaven someday, because, after all, they do have holey soles.

As our children reach adolescence, their brains begin the most radical and significant changes they will ever make.

The cerebral cortex - the largest part of the human brain, associated with higher functions such as thought and action begins to undergo a radical reorganization.

Up until this point, over the course of their childhood, the volume of gray matter in their cerebral cortex has been gradually increasing. In fact, brain scans have shown that we never have more gray matter than we have at early adolescence. As children enter and progress through puberty however, their brains suddenly (and rapidly) begin to shrink.

Brain scientists call this process “pruning.” It’s a time when unused neural connections are eliminated. Scientists believe that this pruning process, while often disruptive, eventually allows our brains to operate more efficiently.

As alarming as it sounds, this is a natural part of the maturation process.

Still, it’s a critical moment in a child’s development because the connections that we exercise with experience are the ones that we strengthen and keep. It’s the neural pathways we don’t stimulate that we eliminate. At no point in our

child’s lives is the old cliché “Use it or lose it” more apt.

That’s not to say that if we can’t play the guitar or speak German by the time we’re 15 that we will never learn. Research has also shown the brain to be extraordinarily adaptable - regardless of our age. It’s just that after a pathway has been pruned, it’s more difficult to build new ones.

Which brings us back to our earlier discussion. It’s normal that a child who might struggle to read (or play music, or do math) might avoid these activities.

It’s more fun to work in learning modalities that are easy. It’s important to understand, though, that we prune what we don’t use.

In light of this, navigating our children successfully through the construction zone that is adolescence often requires parents and teachers to be alert, open and honest with each other. A little communication, cooperation and attention - read neural exercise - at this critical time of development can go a long way toward a child’s future success.

Founder of WeTeachWeLearn.org, Chris Wondra is just another Wisconsin public schoolteacher. Find We Teach We Learn on Facebook and Twitter for daily tips on getting the most out of your brain.

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Luck students "Cruiz" through summer and learn to stay alcohol-free

LUCK – Students in fifth through eighth grades from Luck, Birchwood, Shell Lake, Minong, Bruce and New Auburn schools spent parts of June, July and August finding alcohol-free activities in their own communities while participating in the Sober Cruizin’ program. The program was designed to increase the students awareness of activities available within their own communities and to learn to appreciate and get involved in their own communities.

It provided Luck’s “Sober Cruiz-ers” were front row (L to R): Eric Blaser, Sheridan Hulett, Avery Steen, students with the opportu- Camille Marsten, Tessa Clemenson, Taylor Joy, Alaura Lemieux and Brodie Kunze. Middle row: nity to gather for cross- Tasian Arjes, Brooklyn Petersen, Isabelle Jensen, Kyla Melin, Devin Saenz, Jake Aguado, Michael community alcohol-free Delany, Nick Aguado, Billy Lipoff and Luck coordinator Renee Gavinski. Back: Annaleise activities so that they Greener, Shayla Hulett, Kelsey Paulson, Laura Bartylla, Jennifer Olson, Andrew Lemieux, Katie would be able to bond to- Christensen, Addie-Mae Musial, Emily Chivers and Rhiannon Zweig. – Photo submitted gether as a group and learn how to stand up for and learned something in the process. Luck’s Sober not using alcohol.

Cruizin’ coordinator Renee Gavinski said, “We would The Sober Cruizin’ adventure trips included playing like to say a special thank-you to the Luck Golf Course sand volleyball, using the driving range at the Luck Golf for allowing us to use the driving range and to Rick Course, hiking the Gandy Dancer Trail, strawberry pick- Giller, Ron Steen, Al Nelson, Sam Nelson and Avery ing in Comstock, touring and donating to the St. Vincent Steen for assisting with the students instruction.” High de Paul’s Food Pantry in Rice Lake, swimming, canoe- school students Brodie Kunze, Avery Steen, Camille ing and fishing at Birchwood; touring the U.W.-Exten- Marsten, Tessa Clemenson, Taylor Joy, Alaura Lemieux, sion Agricultural Center at Spooner; swimming and Sheridan Hulett and Eric Blaser served as counselors for hiking at Shell Lake; geocaching in New Auburn; hiking the Luck Middle School students. and canoeing at Minong; and visiting the Chippewa The program was available at no cost to the sixth-, sevMoraine Interpretive Center, the Jack Links Beef Jerky enth- and eighth-grade students who participated. The plant, a Blue Hills alpaca farm, the Country Lane Pantry, Sober Cruizin’ program was funded by grants from the and the Cumberland Airport.

Kellogg Foundation and from the Department of EducaThe students had a lot of fun, made some new friends, tion through New Paradigm Partners, Inc. - submitted

"Murder in the House of Horrors"

WEBSTER - The Webster High School Spanish Club students have been busy in the community over the past several months. The group has been working on projects to raise funds for a trip to Costa Rica in February 2013.

They had a food booth at the Webster Memorial Day craft fair, sold hot dogs and brats at Danbury Days and Gandy Dancer Days, held two car washes, helped at the Central Burnett County Fair and worked at the Voyager Village craft fair.

They aren’t finished yet. The Spanish Club is presenting a Halloween mystery theater production, “Murder in the House of Horrors,” by Billy St. John. The Spanish Club actors will be welcoming audience members to an evening of mystery and comedy, as the play starts with a lecture at the Hamilton Museum on “Monsters, Murders and Madmen” presented by professor Dirk Carlton, a renowned Egyptologist, played by Darren Deal, who tells of his discovery of the cursed Pharaoh Menkaura’s tomb. Suddenly, the entire theater is plunged into darkness … and someone is murdered. The audience members must help Lt. Dan Morrow, played by Tessa Schiller, to narrow the field of suspects. Anyone in the lecture hall could be guilty, even the person sitting next to you! Was it the jealous wife? The exotic Egyptians who cursed the expedition? The museum curator looking for publicity?

This play will take you through some crazy twists and turns until the criminal mastermind is discovered.

“Murder in the House of Horrors” takes place at the

Members of the “Murders in the House of Horrors” cast are, front row (L to R): Tessa Schiller and Danielle Formanek. Back row: Madison Main, Megan Hophan, Alec Gustafson, Marissa Elmblad, Sammi Culver and Cassidy Formanek. Not shown: Darren Deal, Julieta Di Piazza, Brianna Phernetton and Hannah Janssen. - Photo submitted Webster High School cafetorium on Friday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 28, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door. - submitted by Danielle Formanek, WHS senior

Luck Library hosts local author Christine Seaton

tally stimulating, verbally witty roller LUCK – Local author Christine Seaton coaster of suspense and logic. That is a will be speaking at the Luck Public Library challenge Seaton just can’t pass up. Please Thursday, Oct. 18, at 6 p.m. The third book attend Thursday, Oct. 18, as Seaton reads in the Dairyland Murders Series, “Cop Infrom her newest book. cognito,” has just been published and will “Cop Incognito,” Dairyland Murders be for sale at the speaking event. Seaton, Book 3, from the jacket: otherwise known as Mrs. Bri-Bri, lives in Luck and writes in Luck. Along with her The Hunt Is On... three other jobs, Seaton helps her husband, “Somewhere out in the western prairie, Brian, manage their computer and technolEvan Wyatt is in pursuit. By catching a calogy business. Because of Seaton’s in-depth culating killer, he hopes to right a terrible knowledge of computer formats, she was wrong, restore his good name and clear his able to electronically publish her novels conscience. Unfortunately, his obsession first. While this is a complicated process blinds his normally vigilant nature and which requires a lot of technical underputs him in the path of a different hunter. standing, Seaton felt it was a great option “Meanwhile, Bernice Hordstrom is at for her. As she discussed the ins and outs Christine Seaton home on the family farm in Northwest of self-publishing at the library’s author Wisconsin, stewing in the bitter brew that is event last year, she mentioned how many, many rewrites her broken heart. But the doldrums of winter are comand edits she had to do not just for content, story line ing, and that bug up her butt is getting a lot harder to sit and character development, but also for formatting and on. It’s not like her to just let things be. Bernice doesn’t book layout. wait. Bernice acts.

Book publishing has become more complex in the in“Whatever it takes and whomever she has to sucker formation age. Story lines, plots and character develop- into going with her, Bernice is out to find Evan and get ment have also evolved with the advent of CSI-type to the bottom of things. With the help of a useful but dantelevision shows. Writers really have to pay attention to gerous private investigator, Bernice embarks on her foolminute details because mystery readers expect technical hardy expedition, but will she find him in time?” – details. They expect a tightly woven, fast-paced, men- submitted

Do you remember?

Compiled by Sue Renno

50 years ago Frederic homecoming king and queen were Julie Johnson and Gary Gjonnes, with attendants Gloria Linder, Vickie Asper, Curtis Brekke and Lowell Carlson.

The Vikings won their game 47-13, and the theme for the dance was Strangers on the Shore.–A large group of Gypsies who had been encamped in the Amery area for about a week lost their patriarch, Eli George, when he suffered a heart attack and died. The group had come from South Dakota and their permanent address was Pittsburgh, Kan.–Local residents had opportunities on Oct. 24 to learn about corn picking, shelling and drying at the Gordon Walsten farm or to attend a chain saw clinic at Lund’s Air-Cooled Engine Service.–Mrs. Julie Dahl caught a 22-pound northern in Clear Lake, Siren, and claimed it was easy to tell a “fisherwoman” from the “girls.”–Suzanne Johnson, Miss Illinois of 1959 and winner of the talent portion in the Miss America pageant, would present a concert of sacred music at Bethany Lutheran Church, Siren.–The candidates for Webster homecoming queen were Shari Hopkins, freshman; Diane Sears, sophomore; Deanne Meyers, junior, and a girl who was in the picture but not identified, who was most likely a senior. The homecoming king would be “Chuck” Nelson.–The movie “Hatari,” starring John Wayne, was playing at the St. Croix Falls theater and would play in Frederic the following week.– Congressman Alvin O’Konski would speak at the Frederic Grade School on Oct. 25.

40 years ago Les Tjader, Siren, fell from the cottage roof of the Ancel Highstroms, his sister and brother-in-law, and suffered a broken collarbone and three broken ribs.–First Baptist Church of Webster welcomed their new pastor, the Rev. John Palutke, his wife, Jan, and their children, Cynthia, Jeffrey and Gregory.–The McKinley Methodist Church was having their palt supper Oct. 28. Adults, $2, ages 6-11, $1.–Navy Seaman Rodney Brust, from Dresser, was a crew member of the USS Passumpsic, home port, Long Beach, Calif.–Neil Henriksen, from Luck, was promoted to airman first class and was stationed at Francis E. Warren AFB in Wyoming.–Ladies from Pilgrim Lutheran Church put on a variety show for residents of the Frederic Nursing Home. Some participants were Doris Matz, Leona Cummings, Vonnie Anderson, Mary Lou Daeffler, Marlene Dahlberg, Judy Vincent, Karen Swanberg, Sylvia Hansen and Wanell Hansen.–U.S. Sen. Gaylord Nelson would speak at a Democratic dinner at the Lien School near Amery on Oct. 23.–Red Cross swimming instructor Charles Wright, Grantsburg, was pictured with his teaching assistants from 1972, Pam Erickson, Julie Smestad and Sue Erickson.–Paul Connor and his hunting partner, Dick Shutt, bagged a 200-pound black bear north of Webster.–Jake Harms, Siren, Ray Johnson, Cushing and Gary Albertson, Scarville, Iowa, traveled to Ontario, Canada, and shot a moose.

20 years ago Miriam Soppeland, Frederic, was teaching a workshop on organizing and displaying family photos, which would be offered at Frederic, Grantsburg and Unity.–A kickoff to Co-op Month was held at Alma and attended by state Sen. Rod Moen, 10th District Sen. Bill Berndt and Wisconsin Federation of Cooperatives President/CEO Rod Nilsestuen.–Troy Hackett, Frederic, was one of 350 outstanding students from across the nation chosen to attend the National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C.–A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to officially open the Gandy Dancer Trail bridge over the St. Croix River at Danbury.

It was attended by state Rep. Harvey Stower, state Sen. Bill Berndt, trail commission Chairman George Benson, and James McNally and Ro Endresen.–The new Horton Manufacturing facility in Webster held an open house.–Homecoming king and queen candidates at Webster High were Adrian Arbuckle, Jennifer Olson, Joey Peterson, Stephanie Zmuda, Adam Gould, Miki Budge, Lance Schaaf, Becca Janssen, Sonny Winberg and Gina Andrews. Lance Schaaf and Jennifer Olson were the winning pair.–Homecoming king and queen candidates at Grantsburg were Jason Vanek, Michelle Mossey, Vance Wedin, Dawn Smestad, Elizabeth Olson, Ryan Haferbecker, Jennifer Reis, Brad Stellrecht, Dan Edaburn and Kari Mack. Vance Wedin and Dawn Smestad were named king and queen.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Hey folks, another beautiful fall day here in paradise. Our friend Scott has been here doing some landscape work for Mom and Dad so I got to supervise, which is what I do best, unless it’s getting in the way of things! Eli and Maya spend a lot of their time playing chase and rolling around on the grass or in the leaves, but for the most part I’m a little too dignified to join in. Mom calls it lazy!

There are lots of geese down on the pond in front of our house, but they seem to know not to come too close. I wish they would as that would make a wonderful game of chase or catch me if you can. No sneaking up on them, though, with Maya’s big mouth – she barks at everything. “I want in, I want out, look at me,” you get the drift.

Did you see the ad in the yellow paper for the Pet Store in Siren? Well they’re having their grand opening celebration of their new location at 24568 Hwy. 35/70 on Saturday, Oct. 20. It’s going to be a fun day with lots to see, door prizes and a raffle for $100 gift certificate with proceeds going to our shelter. Isn’t that great? Also they’ll be serving brats and goodies from 10 a.m.

– 2 p.m., yummy – I can hardly wait.

Please stop by and check out the new digs and meet the fabulous new owners and we’ll be there too with some of my Ione

Shelter

YAPpenings Sadie adoptable friends.

The shelter continues to be busy, with new strays and adoptions.

Elizabeth, Florence and Gretta all left for their new homes as did Sam. Roc goes to his new home on FriReggie day. We’re waiting to see if Charlie will be going home this week or not so I have my paws crossed for him. Do you remember Tig? Well he’s coming back to the shelter this week and so will be available for adoption. He’s a really great guy!

We have two returns to the shelter that I want to tell you about. First there is the beautiful Piper, who, because of a change in family dynamics, is back with us. She is a 2-year-old golden retriever mix with a heart of gold and a happy disposition.

We do recommend no little kids for Piper. Secondly there is Reggie, a black Lab/shepherd mix around 8 months of age who is also a very friendly and loving young fellow. Reggie does have some separa-

tion anxiety and needs some reassurance that he’s OK. Both are great dogs that just need someone to spend time with them, as well as some training and lots of love.

We have lots of Piper kittens and several adult cats that are also looking for their furever homes. Why don’t you check out our Web site and see for yourself what great kitties there are just waiting for some lucky person to come and get them. Among the kittens, there are five babies that are very social and a bundle of furry fun, only thing is that their names are bigger than they are!

Our October special continues with half off the adoption fee for black or orange dogs and cats with approved adoption application. Microchipping – only $25, which includes registering, is a very good deal, so don’t miss out on the opportunity.

“When I look into the eyes of my dog, I see more than ‘just a dog.’ I see a living soul; I see compassion; I see love; I see a FRIEND!” Have a great week everyone. Licks and tail wags.

The Humane Society of Burnett County is saving lives, one at a time; hsburnettcty.org, 715-8664096, license No. 267335-DS. We’re on Facebook too, why don’t you like us there.

Bear country saw its first deer come through in many weeks, four in fact, three does and a small fawn looking for a drink. With the dry weather there can’t be many watering holes left out there. They took a long time at the water tank, then in just a blink of an eye they faded back into the brush. Seems the dry spell has put stress on the animals as well as the trees. The tree rats are coming back into the bird yard after a long stretch of none at all. Maybe the sunflower seeds under the feeder are a better find than the little or nothing out in the woods.

Stood out on the deck one day last week just to listen to the call of the geese, a sound I listened to so often as a child. If you looked skyward you could see some of the families flying in the V shape, those are heading south to warmer places. Some of the flocks can fly so high you can only tell where they

are by the sound of their calls.

Winter birds are now back in the bird yard in bear country. Chickadees, blue jays, nuthatches and of course, many kinds of woodpeckers. The pair of pileated woodpeckers have been coming in almost daily looking for their feeder with suet that usually sits in the middle of the garden. It’s just too early for it to be put out. Bears are not hibernating. Several years ago one boar took out the corner of the fence just to get at the suet. I wasn’t fast enough to bring it in.

Sympathy to the family of Kris (Tenley) Nelson who passed away recently.

Sympathy to the family of Margaret Westlund who passed away last week.

Those gals at the Siren Covenant Church are still at it. They are shelling out those pies by the dozen.

Bev Beckmark So if you want one or more of their delicious apple pies call your order in today at 715-349-2486. The price for those pies is just $9.

If you have had your yard sale and you have lots of leftovers and you don’t want to store them over the winter, the Siren Lions will gladly take all you have. There’s a drop-off on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 9 a.m. to noon, at their building on Polansky Road east of Siren on Hwy. 70. This is the last drop-off until spring.

Congratulations to elementary student Emma Morse, middle schooler Jeremiah Sanford and high schooler Trevor Tomczak for being chosen Siren Schools students of the week. Keep up the great work.

Siren Senior Center We had our first potluck of the season on Wednesday. We had a good crowd and of course the food was great. We will be having a potluck the second Wednesday of each month. Hope all of you can join us on the next potluck.

Our next evening meal will be on Thursday, Nov. 1. The menu will be beef stew, biscuit, salad bar

and apple pie. Call 715-349-2845 for reservations.

Some of our snowbirds are already talking about their leaving dates. We wish all of our snowbirds a good healthy winter and look forward to your returns next spring.

Our 500 winners were Arvid Pearson, Dave Peterson, Virginia Wassermann Inez Pearson and

Births Born at Osceola Medical Center:

A girl, Eleanor Elizabeth Barbato, born Oct. 2, 2012, to Nick and Molly Barbato, Scandia, Minn.

Eleanor weighed 6 lbs., 4 oz.

••• A boy, Evan Michael Blue, born Oct. 8, 2012, to Sara Otto and Michael Blue, New Richmond. Evan weighed 7 lbs., 5.6 oz.

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Born at Amery Regional Medical Center:

A girl, Violet Annmarie Webb, born Sept. 13, 2012, to Michelle and Nathan Webb, Amery. Violet weighed 6 lbs., 10.7 oz.

••• A girl, Lena June Knutson, born Sept. 17, 2012, to Angela and Kent Knutson, Clayton. Lena weighed 7 lbs., 15.9 oz.

••• A boy, Rylan Raymond Lee, born Sept. 22, 2012, to Ashlee Barthman and Mitchell Lee, Amery. Rylan weighed 8 lbs., 15.9 oz.

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Academic news LA CROSSE - The following student completed degree requirements at the University of WisconsinLa Crosse in August.

Earning a degree in August was:

Dresser

Abby Videen, Bachelor of Science, accountancy major. – submitted •••

A boy, Jackson Hunter Larson, born Sept. 23, 2012, to Sarah and Ross Larson, St. Croix Falls.

Jackson weighed 8 lbs.

••• A boy, Rylen Michael-LaMoyne Emerson, born Sept. 27, 2012, to Cassondra Flaherty and Tyler Emerson, Clear Lake. Rylen weighed 9 lbs., 11 oz.

••• A girl, Nora Kathryn Buda, born Oct. 2, 2012, to Kristen and Nicholas Buda, Amery. Nora weighed 7 lbs., 7 oz.

••• A boy, Bryce Leo Kirk, born Oct. 8, 2012, to Nadine and Jason Kirk, Clear Lake. Bryce weighed 7 lbs., 5.5 oz.

••• A boy, Quinten Gabriel Cain, born Oct. 10, 2012, to Shay and Gregory Cain, Amery. Quinten weighed 7 lbs., 14.5 oz.

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Frederic Senior Center Our weather continues to be very nice but we could sure use some rain.

The winners for Spades were Carmen Marek, Joyce Thompson, Arnie Borchert and Lorna Erickson.

The winners for 500 were Dave Peterson, Micky Kilmer, Tim Abrahamzon and Del Hansen.

Our appreciation dinner will be Saturday, Oct. 27, noon, at Hacker’s. You must be a paid-up member and sign the sign-up sheet.

Remember that we play Spades at 1 p.m. Monday, 500 at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Pokeno at 1 p.m.

Wednesday and Friday, and Dime Bingo at 1 p.m. on Thursdays. All ages are welcome for the activities.

The nutrition center serves meals on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 11:30 a.m. You should stop and try a meal, they are very good.

Enjoy our fall weather. Hope to see you at the center.

Dewey LaFollette

Ralph Groves. Spade winners were Rich Hustad, Karen Mangelsen Tony Rutter, Anke Olesen, Sue Newberger and Arnie Borchert.

Donna and Nina Hines, Lida Nordquist, Marlene Enjoy the last few days of fall and hope to see Swearingen, Lorri McQuade and Karen and Diana you at the center.

Mangelsen were guests of Sharon Syverson Tuesday.

They enjoyed an afternoon of visiting and playing cards.

Hank and Karen Mangelsen visited Marlene and Bruce Swearingen Friday afternoon. They wished MarFran LaVonne lene a happy birthday.

Krause O'Brien Congratulations to June and Stanley Wickman on their 70th wedding anniversary. A large number of peoJack and Jeri Witzany drove to Apple Valley, Minn., ple went to the open house in their honor at Salem Lutheran Church in Shell Lake Saturday afternoon. on Thursday to visit Jeri’s sister, Jenie Potter.

Brian Hines visited Gerry and Donna Hines over the Gary Gravesen and Marvel Merriam went to Rice Lake Friday night to watch the River Falls High weekend.

More than 100 people attended the Clam River School football team play Rice Lake. Brad Freeborn Tuesday Club fundraiser at Indian Creek American Leplays on the River Falls team.

Travis O’Brien visited Jack and LaVonne on Satur- gion Hall Saturday evening. Kathy Stoylen won the day and stayed for dinner. quilt, pillows and shams. The club members appreciAnita, Sharon and Kathleen stopped by Saturday af- ate all who came and supported their efforts.

Joleen, Richard, Rick and Angie Funk visited Lida ternoon. They had closed their cabin for the winter.

John and Reeny Neinstadt spent Friday at Sandy Nordquist Sunday afternoon.

Congratulations to Verna and Everett Lindstrom on and Lamar Johnson’s home and returned home on their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday, Oct. 18.

Saturday.

Nancy Krause entertained several of her relatives from the Twin Cities on Thursday.

Kathryn Krause spent the weekend at home from UW-River Falls. Fran joined them for birthday supper Saturday. She also had birthday supper on Wednesday with Kent and Nancy. She was grateful for the treats from Amy Kopecky and LaVonne O’Brien.

Orange

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Borderline news The Cloverton Garden Club is sponsoring a Hunter's Stew on Saturday, Nov. 3, at 5:30 p.m.

Everyone is welcome!

Dave Drake is one of the artists showing artwork at the current Wildlife Art Show at the Old School Arts Center in Sandstone, Minn. Stop in any weekend, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturdays, or 1 to 4

Wii bowling got off to a rousing start this week.

There were great scores and lots of fun and laughter.

Pat N. had high individual game with a 242 and high individual series with 430 (that is a two-game series).

The Sunshine Girls had high team game with a 672 and high team series of 1,322. There were several splits picked up: Nancy, Ginny and Peggy picked up the 5-7 and Donna picked up the 5-6-10. Good job all!

It promises to be a fun and competitive year.

There were 24 players for Dime Bingo on Wednesday. Treats were provided by Joyce and Bernie. We do appreciate all who attend. Come and join the fun on Wednesday at 12:30 p.m.

Have you picked up your October menu yet? The center is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you have questions regarding meals, call Nikki at 715-866-5300.

If you are planning a birthday party or other special event, the center is for rent on weekends. Call Earl Boelter at 715-656-3583 for details.

See you at the center.

Dave Peterson

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p.m. on Sundays.

The center is also open on Thursday and Friday at 4 to 7 p.m.

Wet and cold weather were a big hindrance when the Duxbury Volunteer Fire Department had a fireextinction training exercise in Markville, Minn., recently.

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LIBRARY NEWS St. Croix Falls Public Library Halloween dance party

A Halloween dance party will be held Wednesday, Oct. 31, 4 – 5 p.m. at the library. Tricks, treats, spooky games and, of course, a dance contest! All ages are welcome. Come in costume.

Adult computer and hobby classes coming in November

Beginner and intermediate computer courses and origami. Watch for the schedule online and in the next library news.

You can make a wish come true for the library

The Friends of the Library invite you to add to the library collection by purchasing book(s) on their Amazon Wish List. The book you purchase for the library is a tax-deductible gift from you and it will ship directly to the library. Check it out on the library Web site, or visit the library. Together, we can fulfill every wish on the list.

After-school Wednesdays are back

School’s Out is SCFPL after-school program for kids 8-plus. Meet friends, get homework help and hang out at the library every Wednesday, September through June. Take bus No. 9 down to the library on Wednesday afternoons with a note from your parent or guardian. Check out our new after-school clubs – Kids Book Club first Wednesdays of the month: Nov. 7: “From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler,” by E.L. Konigsburg, Dec. 5: “Gregor the Overlander,” by Suzanne Collins. Artists Club Fourth Wednesdays: We’re making comics Oct. 17 and Nov. 21. All club meetings include a snack.

Adventure stories

Thursday, Nov. 15, 7 p.m., will be adventure sto-

Balsam Lake Public Library

ries with Phil and Joann Peterson, save the date.

Library newsletter

Sign up on the Web site to get the library newspaper via e-mail.

Story hour

Listen to stories, create art and have fun with other kids and parents every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.

Individual help for basic computer questions

We have to share just how wonderful it was to have so many people attend the Chad Lewis event on Friday, Oct. 5. It was a good presentation and everyone enjoyed it.

The library is a bit quieter during the day since many “snowbirds” have already headed to their southern locations. But the kids have been keeping it lively in the evenings and we enjoy having them here.

Computer classes

Mondays from 1-3 p.m., bring your own laptop; check out a library laptop or workstation. Call ahead to ensure availability.

Monday evenings at 5:30 p.m., (new day and time). Oct. 15: Online job searching, Oct. 22: Excel and Oct. 29: E-book readers. Please register in advance on sign-up sheet or call 715-485-3215.

Play Wii at the library

Story times

Inquire at the circulation desk. A friend of the library donated a brand-new Wii. Used games and accessory donations in good condition are welcome.

Story times are held Monday and Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m. and include activities, crafts, stories and constructive play.

Community meeting room is available for your organization

New books in October

Reserve the meeting room with our online form at stcroixfallslibrary.org.

• “Mad River” by John Sanford • “Bone Bed” by Patricia Cornwell • “Panther” by Nelson Demille • “Phantom” by Jo Nesbo

Check out the Web site

It has up-to-date information on what’s happening at the library and other useful library tools you can use at home, stcroixfallslibrary.org. Look for us on Facebook.

Hours

The library is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and new extended Saturday hours, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 715-483-1777. E-mail: scflibrary@stcroixfallslibrary.org Online: stcroixfallslibrary.org.

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• “Sins of the Mother” by Danielle Steele • “Winter Dream” by Richard Evans • “Tales from a Not-So-Smart Miss Know-It-All” by Rachel Russell • “Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet” by Darynda Jones

Additonal services

Did you know that the library system has additional services for patrons? Check out the MORE Web site at more.lib.wi.us. One new feature is the recorded downloadable audio One Click Digital. Access audio from almost any device once you have an account set up. All you need is your library card from an Indianhead Federated Library. Stop in to learn more.

New hours

Balsam Lake Library, under the water tower, at 404 Main St., Balsam Lake. Hours are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. E-mail: library@balsamlakepl.org.

Web site: balsamlakepubliclibrary.org., 715-4853215. Like us on Facebook for updated information.

Milltown Public Library Computer basics

Open lab for beginners is available on Mondays at 1 and 2 p.m. Sign up for an hour-long session at the circulation desk or call 715-825-2313.

Morning story time

Morning story time is held every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Join the group for a half hour of stories, singing and fun. Designed for toddlers and preschool-aged youth.

Create and Connect

This programs is an all-ages art and social night.

A great night for the while family to choose stories together, to exercise creative energies and to maybe even hear a story or two.

Upcoming events Haunted places and hair-raising tales with storyteller Tracy Chipman

Join us on Thursday, Oct. 18, at 6 p.m., for this all-ages program. Deep, dark, shadowy woods, scary old houses and overgrown, ghost-filled cemeteries ... there is something delightfully frightful about settling down and listening to spooky, haunted tales – letting the imagination lead the way.

No school? Old school!

Friday, Oct. 19, from 1-4 p.m., all of the old-fashioned board games (no batteries!) will be available at the Milltown Public Library. We even provide a light snack. Battle a librarian, if you dare!

Join the Friends of the Milltown Public Library

The next meeting will be held on Thursday, Nov. 8, at 6:30 p.m. Anyone can be a member and can help in many ways.

Did you know?

Besides the myriad of books in all genres and reading levels, the library also has oodles of movies, books on audio, and even e-books and e-audiobooks. Check out our upcoming programming and wares anytime at milltownpubliclibrary.org or stop in to browse the collections. You can also find the Milltown Public Library on Facebook and Twitter.

Hours and information

Phone: 715-825-2313, open Monday through Thursday 10 a.m-7 p.m, Friday 10 a.m-5 p.m, and Saturday 10 a.m-2 p.m. E-mail milltownpl@milltownpubliclibrary.org. Fresh coffee and fast Wi-Fi are served every day.

Luck Public Library The Luck Public Library has an exciting fall programming lineup this year. Be sure to clip this column and hang it on the fridge where it is in full view.

You don’t want to miss any of these events. Watch the paper for more information about each program or call the library for more details.

Family story hour at the library - games, songs social activities and playtime fun for all. Come right after ABC pre-school gets out. Every Tuesday.

October 2012

Local mystery author Christine Seaton will be reading from her newest book in the Dairyland Murders series Thursday, Oct. 18, at 6 p.m. The third book, “Cop Incognito,” debuted in September.

Seaton feels this book is a bit more serious and takes Bernice and Agent Wyatt to some unforgettable places. For more on Seaton, visit her at dairylandmurders.com. To learn more about her sense of humor and writing style, read the article titled “Back Story and Agent Wyatt’s Underwear.” This is quite clever and funny stuff.

Local author Jessie Chandler will be at the library on Monday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m.

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Mark Moran, antique appraiser extraordinaire, will be making an appearance at Luck Library again this fall. Saturday, Nov. 10, from 3–5 p.m., Moran will evaluate all your interesting family items. Last year we had so many requests for private home appraisals, we didn’t have enough business cards. If you are interested in that sort of thing, please contact the library so he can set something up while he is in town. Moran has been a guest appraiser on the “Antiques Roadshow.” His knowledge is expansive and his events are very popular. Watch the papers for more information on this coming program.

Sunday, Nov. 18, at 3 p.m., Janet Martin, one-half of the dynamic duo, The Lutheran Ladies, will be vis-

iting Luck to tell about hotdishes, hot flashes and hot pads. The co-author of “Growing Up Lutheran” and the inspiration of the popular play, “The Church Basement Ladies,” Martin will be entertaining us at the United Pioneer Home with stories of Scandinavian Midwest life, conduct and, of course, food. Her stories will jog your memory and your funny bone.

Library story hour

Library story hour has begun, 11:40 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, was animal day with live kittens, bunnies, a puppy and a baby goat. This loosely structured, multiage story hour will focus on games, social skills, activities and books. A perfect time for parents and caregivers to get their kids together for playtime and stories at the library. No registration is required.

Book club

The book club is reading “The Language of Flowers,” by Vanessa Diffenbach, for the month of October. The group will meet Monday, Oct. 22, 5:45 p.m.

Good Reads rates “The Language of Flowers” as a solid four-star rating out of 4,280 reviews. Good Reads writes: “A mesmerizing, moving and elegantly written debut novel, “The Language of Flowers” beautifully weaves past and present, creating a vivid portrait of an unforgettable woman whose gift for flowers helps her change the lives of others even as she struggles to overcome her own troubled past.”

Pick up the book today. This is a lively, welcoming group with lots of interaction and discussion. Join the group as they explore the Victorian language of flowers.

Hours

Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Sunday, Ancestry.com tutorial only from noon – 4 p.m., library is closed to checkouts and browsers.

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Festival’s featured artist - Joan Brooks ST. CROIX FALLS - Currently running at Festival Theatre is the thought-provoking reimagining of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein,” titled “Playing with Fire.” Only six actors bring this story to life onstage, and the play centers around an aged Frankenstein and his creature, pursued to the ends of the earth. Bringing this epic story to the stage took a strong visionary director, Joan Brooks, taking this rich text from metaphor on paper to a live, epic story on the stage.

Although this is Brooks ‘s first time directing with Festival Theatre, she is a seasoned professional who has worked all over the nation, and extensively in Wisconsin. She served as the artistic director of Madison Repertory Theatre in the ‘80s and has directed around the country since then. A few companies she’s worked with over the past years include the North Carolina Shakespeare Festival, The Barn Playhouse in Willmar, Minn., Valparaiso University in Indiana, and the Savoyards and the Theatre Guild, both in Madison.

“I have been wanting to find the right play for Joan at Festival for years, trying to lure her with many shows over the past seasons,” said Danette Olsen, executive director at Festival Theatre. “It has been so wonderful to bring Joan to Festival to handle this very cerebral play, one that probes the question of responsibility and morality. This play asks some big questions, and Joan has orchestrated and directed this story beautifully,” professed Olsen. When asked what she appreciated most about working at Festival Theatre, Brooks said, “I have so enjoyed working with these experienced, professional actors. I also liked having full, eight hours a day in rehearsal with them!” “Joan is a very focused and dedicated director,” said Jaclyn Johnson, associate artistic director at Festival Theatre who also plays the role of Elizabeth in the production. “She starts right in at the meat of each moment, flushing out the nuances of a

scene or a character right from the start. It was an exciting journey to take with Joan, digging into these characters and their histories to create this multidimensional story about what it means to be human.”

While most of her adult life Brooks has called Madison, her home, as a child she lived in India. Her parents were missionaries there, and so they lived in a small town called Landour, Joan Brooks nestled in the Himalayan Mountains, at an altitude of about 8,000 feet. “On a clear day we could see 140 miles straight out from our front yard,” explained Brooks.

From the top of their hill, the family could see the snowcapped Everest range. She went on, “Sometimes we looked down at the sunsets! It was a beautiful place to live.”

Her parents worked at Woodstock School in Landour, a well-known international boarding school, now over 150 years old. Her father was the chaplain there, her mother taught there, and Joan attended the school. Both her parents had theater experience and they brought those skills to the school. Her mother directed school plays and her father ran the stage crew. So Brooks grew up performing in choirs and plays, starting at a very young age. As a young adult she ventured back to the United States and earned her Bachelor of Arts at The College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio, and although her early love of performance never wore off, it eventually shifted and she pursued and received her Master of Fine Arts in directing at the University of Wisconsin - Madi-

son.

This past year, she has kept herself busy in the Madison area, sitting on the Playwriting Committee for choosing the season at the Madison Theatre Guild. Also with the Madison Theatre Guild, Brooks directed “Up,”

by Bridget Carpenter. She also directed “To Gillian On Her 37th Birthday,” for The Colleen Burns Memorial Theatre. She has enjoyed all the shows she has worked on this past year, but she has a few favorite shows from her years as a director that stick out as particularly memorable. “‘Buried Child,’ ‘Butley,’ ‘Death of a Salesman,’ ‘Proof,’ ‘Galileo,’ ‘Ghosts,’ and ‘Uncle Vanya’ are some favorite shows I have enjoyed directing,” said Brooks, “among many others.”

There are no rules that Brooks would impress upon a young director. There are no easy ways to make it all come together. She did recommend a few words of wisdom. “It takes thorough grounding in the hows of direction. Then one should consider the importance of the technical aspects of theater. From there a director just needs to get ready and evolve effective ways to talk to actors to pass along the visions and get the results you’re looking for.”

When not busy at work on an upcoming production, she spends much of her time reading. She usually has several books going at once. In addition to working as a director, she has also worked as an e-book editor, a production manager for an educational testing company, and as a writer of many business, marketing and advertising scripts for audiovisual use. Although she is presently retired from full-time work, she enjoys staying busy and guest directing is just one of the many things she enjoys taking on.

You can see Brooks‘ work as a director onstage now at Festival Theatre through Sunday, Oct. 28. Call the box office at 715-483-3387 for show dates, times and more information.

National Alliance on Mental Illness to come to Polk County

POLK COUNTY – As the awareness of mental illness becomes more prevalent, there is a need to not only crush the stigma attached to it, but the need for resources, education and awareness that can assist family, friends and community members in how to cope with someone suffering from a mental illness. The National Alliance on Mental Illness is a nationwide grassroots program that helps educate and bring awareness, and works to break the stigma attached to mental illness. On average, 1 in 4 people suffer from a mental illness, whether it be, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, PTSD, schizophrenia, or something else, and while these people are learning to cope with their illness, the people around them need to learn about those illnesses to be able to positively support their neighbor. Mental illness can be scary when first diagnosed, much like learning a person has diabetes or heart disease. However, the diagnosis is only a means of learning to cope with the symptoms and get the resources

needed to gain the knowledge to live a life of quality. Much like other illness, mental illness can be treated by medication management, therapy and support from loved ones.

What the group that is developing an active NAMI chapter in Polk County wants to accomplish is educating and bringing awareness to the people with mental illness, their family and friends, and community members by providing workshops and other events that are free of charge to the local areas so people can gain knowledge from other family and friends that may share similar experiences.

The group is looking to spread the word so their group can grow and more people can be involved to make these events happen. Coming soon to the area are: Family to Family, a 12-week course for families coping with a family member that suffers from mental illness; and a Connections Recovery Support Group for people living/dealing with mental illness.

Dresser teen earns rank of Eagle Scout Matthew Rude, son of John and Sheri Rude, of Dresser, and member of Troop No. 160, was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout at a ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 29. His service project included organizing, supervising and assisting in the building of a carpetball table for Bethesda Lutheran church. - Photo submitted

If you are interested in joining this exciting and liberating experience, please contact Lacrestia Anderson at 715-4972484 or NAMIPolkCounty@gmail.com for more information on the current business

meetings and membership information.

They look forward to hearing from you!

Also like them on Facebook at NAMI Polk County in the making. - submitted

Frederic Nursing and Rehab award

On Wednesday, Oct. 10, Jennie Klassa, registered nurse, director of nursing and Pat Linehan, administrator of Frederic Nursing and Rehab, received the Bronze Award for Quality at the American Health Care Association meeting in Tampa, Fla. The award program has been designed as a progressive three-step process to encourage the continuous learning and development of integrated quality systems to achieve performance excellence. Of the 323 nursing homes in the state of Wisconsin, Frederic Nursing and Rehab was one of six to receive recognition. – submitted

Noted author and businesswoman to speak at local event DRESSER - Mary Ann Kuharski, noted Christian author, will be the featured speaker at the Tri-County LifeCare Center’s annual fall banquet. The banquet will be held on Sunday, Oct. 21, at the Trollhaugen Convention Center.

Kuharski is a wife and mother of 13 children, six of whom are adopted and of mixed races with special needs. She has authored numerous books on parenting and is a sought-after speaker on life and family issues. She is a founding member and president of PROLIFE Across AMERICA, known as “The Billboard People.”

The billboards are recognized for their positive and persuasive educational messages. She is an advisory board member of

the National Council for Adoption and has testified twice before Congress on adoption related issues.

This special event will benefit the TriCounty LifeCare Center located in Osceola. The center provides a variety of free services to those facing a crisis pregnancy.

Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. All are invited to what is sure to be a fun-filled and inspirational evening. Tickets are $25 per person and children under 10 are $10. For more information about the center and its services or to make reservations for the dinner please call 715-755-2229. Walk-ins are welcome but reservations are helpful. - submitted

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Shell Lake wins 38th-annual Tri-County Soil Judging Contest

BALSAM LAKE — The Tri-County Soil Judging Contest was won this year by a team of four students from Shell Lake High School. They are Trevor Anderson, Beau Skluzack, Dani Kuechle and Noah Skluzack.

This year’s contest, hosted by Polk County, was held on Tuesday, Oct. 9, at the American Legion in Balsam Lake. The annual event rotates between Polk, Burnett and Washburn counties and is supported by the Polk County Land and Water Resources Department and the Burnett and Washburn County Land and Water Conservation Departments, with support from the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

The event was attended by 54 students representing four schools. The students compete as teams and as individuals.

Each school is allowed up to two teams of four contestants each. The participants examined the soil and surrounding land.

They then defined texture, structure, drainage and production capabilities and land uses of several different soils. All schools did well, and despite the fall temperatures, everyone enjoyed the out-ofdoors event.

After judging the pits, the students

headed back to the American Legion Hall for lunch and the awards presentation.

Lunch was provided through generous support from Unity FFA and Alumni, Luck FFA Alumni, Frederic FFA Alumni, Jeanne Alling and Rod Peterson. Nelmeier Dairy, operated by Ken and Tammy Nelson and Scott and Leslie Codermeier, hosted the event. Cebery Trucking and Excavating dug the soil pits.

Team winners First place: Shell Lake No. 1, 824 points, Trevor Anderson, Beau Skluzacek, Dani Kuechle and Noah Skluzacek Second place: Unity No. 1, 799 points, Kaina Zygowicz, Reese Johnston, Beth Johnson and Morgan Peterson Third place: Spooner No. 2, 741 points, Kierra Bartle, Genna Peterson, Timothy Ritchie and Christian Totten

Individual winners were First: Kaina Zygowicz, Unity, 324 points Second: Noah Skluzacek, Shell Lake, 300 points Third: McKayla Olson, Spooner, 286 points Fourth: Trevor Anderson , Shell Lake, 275 points Fifth: Anthony Kreft, Unity, 271 points.

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Individual winners at the Tri-County Soil Judging Contest were (L to R): Kaina Zygowicz, Noah Skluzacek, McKayla Olson, Trevor Anderson, Anthony Kreft, Zack Kirk, Beth Johnson and Amber Anderson. — Photos submitted

First-place winners at the Tri-County Soil Judging Contest held Tuesday, Oct. 9, in Balsam Lake was the Shell Lake No. 1 team with 824 points. Shown (L to R): Trevor Anderson, Beau Skluzacek, Dani Kuechle and Noah Skluzacek.

Second place: Unity No. 1, 799 points. L to R: Kaina Zygowicz, Reese Johnston, Beth Johnson and Morgan Peterson.

United Way supports local childhood obesity task force

POLK COUNTY – The United Way St. Croix Valley granted the ARMC Volunteer Partners $500 to help the local medical center reduce childhood obesity. Current estimates show that greater than 33 percent of children and adolescents, over 25 million 6- to 19-year-olds, are overweight or obese. Overweight adolescents have a 70percent chance of becoming overweight or obese adults.

This statistic increases to 80 percent if one parent or more is overweight or obese.

Obesity-associated annual hospital costs for children and youth have more than tripled over the last two decades, with a rise from $35 million in 1979-1981 to $127 million in 1997 to 1999. Current estimates show that the U.S. spends $117 billion per year in direct medical expenses associated with obesity.

Amery Regional Medical Center developed a childhood obesity task force to help combat this epidemic and to help encourage change locally. The task force is comprised of Teri Kohlrusch, RN, CPNP; Cheri Rott, MS, RD, CD and Patty Willeman, MS, RCEP. The group’s mission statement and goals are as follows: The ARMC pediatric obesity task force was developed as part of the national initiative to reduce childhood obesity rates.

The goals are to: • Review local and national programs and expert committee recommendation • Develop and implement a plan focused on prevention strategies here at ARMC to reduce childhood obesity based on the current national agenda.

• Explore ongoing community prevention programs and grant opportunities in keeping with the national goal to reduce the childhood obesity rate to just 5 percent by 2030.

To date, the ARMC childhood obesity task force has invited presenters to speak with medical professionals on the topics of type 2 diabetes in children and the importance of breast-feeding.

As a result, a breast-feeding support group will be started in Amery, and medical assistants and providers have been updated to record and use body mass index as a weight indicator. Using BMI measurements allows for clearer screening for children that are falling into the atrisk-for-obesity BMI percentile.

With the grant from United Way, the task force is currently reviewing programs such as nutrition education and preventive measures that may benefit the medical

center and the local community to help children and parents make lifestyle changes. Some simple changes like including exercise on a regular basis and eating healthier

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TannerFest

Tanner (far right) and a group of family and friends gather by the corn maze for a photo.

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Jake Mangelsen, owner of the Chattering Squirrel in Siren, and employee Bonnie Flodin sold food and beverages during TannerFest and donated all proceeds again this year to the fundraiser. – Photos submitted

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Stacie Buck, Jess Bossingham and Connie Buck volunteered their time to work the aucMembers from the Siren United Methodist Church brought 21 Sunday school children down to tion Saturday afternoon, Oct. 13, during TannerFest. enjoy the fundraiser on Saturday.

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TannerFest

Tanner Buck, 12, of Luck, takes a hands-on approach in finding a cure for cystic fibrosis. with the help and support of his family and friends in hosting TannerFest. The profits from the fundraiser will be donated to the Minnesota Medical Foundation. Donations will be accepted until Monday, Oct. 22, and can be mailed to: Tanner Buck, 1107 255th Ave., Luck, WI 54853. – Photo submitted

Centuria

An outpouring of support and love was shown in finding a cure for cystic fibrosis during Tannerfest held Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Bergmann's Pumpkin Patch in Centuria. – Photos by Raelynn Hunter unless otherwise noted

Raffle winners 75 feet ABC Seamless Steel Gutter with two 3x4 oversized steel downspout Ellie Johansen of Luck One Week Florida Hotel Phyl Hames of Voyager Village Date with Tanner Buck Jackie Reynolds of Milltown JB Studios Photography Session Dan and April Johnson of Luck Siren Getaway Package Mary Jo Bierman of Siren

Joe Jeanetta of North St. Paul, Minn., demonstrated that trikes are not only for little kids to have fun on.

Tanner Buck is shown here with Chris Engstrom. He and his family donated the top raffle prizes of 75 feet of ABC Seamless Steel Gutter. – Photo submitted

Kids of all ages showed support for Tanner by purchasing T-shirts. CF T-shirts are still available by contacting the Ben and Julie Buck family. – Photo submitted

This mini train took children for rides around the Bergmann's Pumpkin Patch during the day.

Marnie Bergmann, owner of Bergmann's Pumpkin Patch, volunteered her time and facilities for TannerFest on Saturday, Oct. 13. – Photo submitted

The goats at the petting zoo were a main attraction for many children and adults alike.

Talena Davis and Chelsea Rasmussen, holding Ivan Chivers, volunteered their time to work the registration table at TannerFest on Saturday, Oct. 13. – Photo submitted The hayride was a popular event with many visitors taking part.

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10th-annual Jackson Firefighters Chili Cookoff

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WEBSTER – The 10th-annual Jackson Firefighters Chili Cookoff was held Saturday, Oct. 13, with attendance at or near a record. Fifteen individuals or teams competed for the title of Best Chili, Hottest Chili, People’s Choice and Chief’s Choice. – Raelynn Hunter

Best Chili First Place: Johnson’s Stumble Inn - Joe Rosaner and Todd Johnson Second Place: David Lieder and Anna Harrer Third Place: David Kinney and Shawn McPhearson – The Bonner Boys Hottest Chili First Place: Mike and Jennah Gade Second Place: Johnson’s Stumble Inn – Joe Rosaner and Todd Johnson Third Place: David Kinney and Shawn McPhearson People’s Choice First Place: Tom Hillman Second Place: David Lieder and Anna Harrer Third Place: Skip and Terry Harrer Chief’s Choice Jim Daniels

Photos by Raelynn Hunter

Shawn McPhearson and David Kinney, representing The Bonner Boys, received a third place for the best chili and a third place for the hottest chili during the evening.

The Jackson Fire Hall was filled with hungry people ready to vote for the best chili of the night.

Joe Rosaner and Todd Johnson, representing Johnson’s Stumble Inn, received first place in the best chili competition and second place for the hottest chili on Saturday, Oct. 13, during the Jackson Firefighters Chili Cookoff.

Anna Harrer and David Lieder received second place for the best chili and for the People’s Choice award at the 10th-annual Jackson Firefighters Chili Cookoff.

Girl Scouts observe Centennial Day of Service FREDERIC - To mark the 100th year of Girl Scouting, Girl Scouts in Frederic celebrated with the Centennial Day of Service on Saturday, Oct. 13.

The focus of the event was improving water quality in the area. A group of about 50 people, including Girl Scouts and their families, removed approximately 160 bags of leaves from streets, storm drains and other areas in Frederic where they were likely to end up in Coon Lake.

Leaves that land on hard surfaces are often washed into storm drains and enter our waterways which increases phosphorous in the water and creates excessive algae growth. One hundred sixty bags of leaves is equivalent to about 32 pounds of phosphorous in the water.

The Girl Scouts were also out labeling storm drains with messages reading, “Only Rain Down the Storm Drain.” Some Frederic residents found that the Girl Scouts had placed door hangers on their front doors with information about improving water quality.

This event was made possible by a number of area businesses who made donations for the celebration luncheon which took place after the hard work was over. These businesses include Bernick’s Pepsi, Daeffler’s Quality Meats, Frederic Stop, Frederic Grocery, Northwoods Fourth-grader Joelle Boettcher rakes Bakery, McNally Industries and leaves near Coon Lake in Frederic on Sat- Frederic Subway. - submitted urday, Oct. 13. - Photos submitted

Junior Girl Scout Troop No. 53168 takes a break from raking the streets of Frederic on Saturday, Oct. 13, observing the Scouts Centennial Day of Service.

RIGHT: Brownie Girl Scout Troop No. 55217 gets ready to start raking at Coon Lake Park in Frederic.

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Fire Department Taco Feed MILLTOWN – It was another successful fundraiser for the Milltown Fire Department, as their 10th-annual Milltown Taco Feed was held on Saturday, Oct. 13, feeding well over 700 people and raising money toward lifesaving equipment and supplies for the rural fire association.

While the final count on the number of tacos was not yet finalized at press time, volunteers said they usually prepare over 4,000 of the tasty treats, using over 450 pounds of hamburger and voluminous amounts of other supplies. This year likely topped those averages.

The event has become a staple of the fall, and includes extensive raffles, donations, live auctions, Bingo and other fundraising and fun to support the fire department.

The taco feed began back in 2002, when they first moved into their new facility off Hwy. 35, which allowed them room to host such a large event.

Their success was evident by the hundreds of vehicles parked several blocks away, which jokingly led to discussions on shuttle buses in the future.

Milltown Fire serves the village of Milltown, as well as all or portions of the Towns of Milltown, Georgetown, Eureka and Johnstown. They average around 250 calls annually, with an active roster of over 40 firefighters, first responders and emergency medical technicians. - Greg Marsten

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Missy and her little buddy, Brayden, 6 months, had fun and some laughs at the Milltown Taco Feed on Saturday, Oct. 13. – Photos by Greg Marsten

RIGHT: Seating was hard to find, even in such a large fire hall. It was a good problem for the fire department to have.

These young volunteers happily sold raffle tickets and, yes, Milltown Fire can coolers.

Reigning Miss Milltown Desiree Walton (right) spent time on the serving line, sporting a customized, royal fire hat.

Bonnie (right) held Brennie, 1, while Mom had some taco treats.

Brandi Larson hung out with Mose, 1, and enjoyed the activities.

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Niagara Falls and Toronto, Canada, via bus

by Millie Erickson Special to the Leader FREDERIC – A local tour group left Siren on Saturday, Sept. 15, and arrived home Sunday, Sept. 23, visiting Niagara Falls and Toronto.

The 45-ft. coach was waiting in Siren for its passengers from Wisconsin and Minnesota to board. Tim Conn of Appleton was their excellent driver. First stops were in Chetek and Eau Claire where several people boarded, making a total of 50.

Bill and Ann Simmons of Webster were celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary.

Short rest stops were made about every two to 2-1/2 hours. Saturday’s destination was the Holiday Inn Express in Arlington Heights, Ill. On Sunday morning the group traveleled to South Bend, Ind., where they had a self-guided tour of the Studebaker National Museum. The Studebaker brothers started a legend in 1852 and it lives on today in the new museum with a priceless collection of wagons, autos and artifacts spanning 150 years of industry history.

They had their evening meal at Ryan’s Steakhouse in Sandusky, Ohio, and then left for Cleveland with lodging at Holiday Inn. Monday, they arrived at the visitors center in Prospect Park. They spent two hours enjoying Niagara Falls on the New York side. They reached the Canadian border on the Rainbow Bridge about 3:30 p.m., went through customs and arrived at the Hampton Inn, their home for the next four nights.

Monday evening dinner was at Betty’s Restaurant in Niagara Falls, Ontario. A tour guide, Pauline Whyte, was with them for the next three days.

Tuesday, guide Pauline took them to the Welland Canals Center, best place to view ships on the canal. Her husband is employed at the canals, a guide for the ships.

They viewed the ship and canal on Lock 3. Freighters from around the globe bypass Niagara Falls by climbing the escarpment and stairway of water through eight locks and 26 miles of the Welland Canal.

They saw acres of grape, peach, apple, pear and cherry fields. Stopped at a winery to taste wine, went to a chocolate fac-

This group took the Niagara Falls and Toronto trip. – Photo by Judy Shefland

The coach, driven by Tim Conn, that transported the group on their trip. - submitted

Flowers were in full bloom everywhere on the trip. – Photo by Millie Erickson tory and a brewery, all good-tasting stuff.

The evening meal was at the Rainforest Café on Clifton Hill in Niagara Falls. This café was quite an experience, it was made up like a forest, with animatronic elephants and gorillas, an erupting volcano, lightning and thunder and good food.

Their evening entertainment was a choice of the Imax theater or the Fallsview casino.

Wednesday morning they had a windy, misty cruise on the Maid of the Mist, viewing the mighty Niagara Falls from below. Later they drove through beautiful Queen Victoria Park and saw the famous floral clock. Many boarded the antique cable car, which glided through the air 250 feet above the Niagara whirlpool.

Then came the Skylon Tower, 775 feet up, to view the falls.

Thursday, they departed at 8 a.m. for a guided tour of Toronto, a very large city with underground parking, shops and tramways. Lots of condominiums, people, cars, buildings and beautiful flowers everywhere. Some condos were 27 stories high and more were being built. Regular homes were just too expensive to buy.

They toured the Casa Loma Castle built

by Sir Henry Pellatt between 1911 and

1914. It is the biggest private home in Canada, with 98 rooms, with a cost of $3.5 million. Sir Henry lost his castle due to a financial collapse. Today Casa Loma is owned and operated by the city of Toronto.

Thursday’s dinner was at the Muddy Duck Restaurant in Mississauga, Ontario.

Evenings were spent at the motel playing card games and socializing.

They left Canada on Friday, going through customs again. In Erie, Pa., they stopped at Tom Ridge Environmental Center and the Erie Maritime Museum.

Dinner was at the Hometown Buffet, then on to Holiday Inn in Cleveland, Ohio.

Saturday, they arrived at the Das Dutchman Essenhaus, best in Amish country, in Middleburg, Ind. They explored the village shops and had lunch. This restaurant seats 1,100 at a time. Their bakery once produced a record number of 2,103 pies in one day.

The last night was at Clubhouse Inn in Westmont, Ill., arriving back in Siren about 5:45 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 23.

The group said this was a great trip!

The next trip by Diamond Tours is to Cape Cod and Plymouth, Mass., May 10–20, 2013. Call Shirley Bloom for information, 715-349-2514.

Casa Loma has a style that is larger than life. It was the biggest private home ever built in Canada, with 98 rooms. The building took 300 men three years to complete. Its cost of $3.5 million (more than $100 million in today’s values) was a staggering amount of money. The original furnishings alone cost $1.5 million. – Photo submitted Sir Henry Pellatt built the Casa Loma between 1911 and 1914. – Photo submitted

The condos in Toronto, Canada, that the group stayed in while on their trip. – Photo by Millie Erickson

The Rain Forest Cafe on Clifton Hill in the city of Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. – Photo

by Millie Erickson

The view of Niagara Falls from the top of the Skylon Tower. – Photo by Judy Shefland

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Learning to love the language LUCK – Lyn Dunham, a member of the Elks Lodge in Rice Lake, visited the thirdgrade classrooms at Luck Elementary School on Tuesday, Oct. 16. She talked to the students and then presented each student with a dictionary of their own to keep. The Elks Lodge in Rice Lake provides the third-graders with dictionaries as one of the organization’s service projects. - submitted

Third-graders (front): Alex Kaphingst; (middle): Aaron Gilhoi, Megan Chivers, Jalen Titus, Mason Graham and (back): Logan Hill, Maddy Becker, Kylie Broten and Brooke Chappelear eagerly look through the new dictionaries which were provided for them by the Elks Lodge of Rice Lake. – Photos by Lori Nelson

Lyn Dunham talks to the Luck thirdgraders.

Fall writing contest to be held in Spooner

by Mary B. Olsen Special to the Leader SPOONER — The third-annual fall writing contest hosted by the Indianhead Writers, will take place Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Spooner Agriculture Station on Hwy. 70 east of Spooner, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. All writers are welcome to attend and try for prizes.

There will be three prizes of $75. Those who come and enter must bring their poem, article or fiction or nonfiction story and read it or have someone else read it.

The entry should take about five minutes to read. It can be on any subject, from 100 words to about 1,500. Only one entry is allowed per person. Entries will be judged in three sections. They will be presented

in the order of their registration. Late entries may not be read or entered due to time constraints. It is not necessary to enter to attend the meeting. Prizes will be voted on by those attending.

There are no entry fees. Lunch will be served. A freewill offering is acceptable.

Registration for the lunch should be done

by Thursday, Oct. 18.

There will be door prizes. Writers may bring books, photographs and other work to sell or show. Members of writers clubs are welcome as well as beginning writers.

To preregister, send information to Indianhead Writers, Mary Olsen, 314 6th Ave., Shell Lake, WI 54871, or call 715-468-2604.

Preparing the Garden for Winter workshop to be held at ag research station stoplights in Spooner off Hwy. 70. Watch for garden meeting signs.

UW-Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Sharon Tarras will walk participants through the perennial and annual display gardens and explain appropriate fall cleanup techniques for certain plants including digging and dividing, mulching and pruning. Kevin Schoessow, area agriculture development agent, will discuss

protecting fruit trees from winter injuries, and fall pruning options on raspberries, grapes and apples.

For more information contact Schoessow at the Spooner Area UWEX office at 715-635-3506 or 800-528-1914.

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Webster Schools receive $5,000 for backpack program WEBSTER – A very touching meeting recently took place at Webster Elementary School when Jack Swedberg came to present the Salvation Army with checks given as a memorial for his late wife, Marge, who recently passed away. The Swedbergs had decided to use her memorial money to fund the backpack program specifically for students from the Webster Elementary School.

Swedberg said many times that they did not want any children in this district to go hungry, period. The Swedbergs had “coincidentally” met a young mother at a doctor’s appointment in St. Croix Falls three months ago and they discovered that she was from Webster too. He asked if she knew anything about the backpack program and she quickly responded, “We wouldn’t survive if it wasn’t for that food.” That’s when they determined that this is where the money would go.

The Salvation Army’s backpack program began three years ago under the direction of Duana Bremer, administrative

Jack Swedberg recently presented $5,000 to the Webster Schools for the Salvation Army’s backpack program. Pictured at the presentation are (L to R): Martha Anderson, Webster Elementary School principal; Duana Bremer, Salvation Army; Joyce Kyle, Siren Lioness; Swedberg and Gladys Beers, Siren Lioness. - Photo submitted.

director for Polk/Burnett County programs. She recruited the Lioness group from Webster to put feet to the initiative.

Lionesses Gladys Beers and Joyce Kyle have been involved getting the word out to local churches and organizations to assist in funding and packing.

Sixty backpacks filled with food and milk coupons go out to participating families each weekend that school is in session.

The Lioness women fill the backpacks and deliver them to the school and Renee Ones, school counselor, then distributes them.

Swedberg presented checks to Bremer totaling over $5,000. Those who would like to donate to the program can contact Bremer at 715-485-1221. Those who would be interested in receiving a backpack may contact the elementary school.

Those who would like to help in filling the packs may contact the Webster Lioness group. - submitted

First-graders tour fi firre station During Fire Safety and Prevention Week, the Frederic first-grade students went on a field trip to tour the local fire station. The firstgrade staff and students would like to express gratitude to Fire Chief Brian Daeffler and firefighter Chris Bartlett for the tour and for teaching many important fire safety tips.

The boys and girls saw different kinds of fire trucks, learned about the equipment that is used, and discussed what to do if they found matches or lighters. The students also received a Junior Firefighter hat and coloring book. - Photo submtted

WHAT’S FOR LUNCH???

Menu LOCATION

FREDERIC GRANTSBURG Each building will have their own breakfast menu.

OCTOBER 22 - OCTOBER 26

MONDAY NO SCHOOL

TUESDAY Combo bar.

SIREN ST. CROIX FALLS UNITY WEBSTER

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

BREAKFAST Omelet/biscuit.

LUNCH Chili, Fritos, raw veggies, dip OR ham salad.

BREAKFAST Uncrustable.

LUNCH Asian chicken, brown rice, Oriental mixed veggies, egg roll (6-12) OR chicken-taco salad.

BREAKFAST Breakfast bites.

LUNCH Au gratin potatoes with diced ham, bread stick, winter mix, graham snack (9-12) OR Oriental salad.

LUNCH Pizza, lettuce salad, fresh veggies, dip, grapes, apples, oranges.

EARLY RELEASE

LUNCH Breaded pork chop, buttered noodles, sliced carrots, mandarin oranges, apples, oranges.

TEACHER IN-SERVICE

LUNCH Mr. Rib, bun, baby carrots, dip, potato chips OR turkey salad.

LUNCH Pizza dippers, Bosco sticks, marinara sauce, brown rice, steamed broccoli, pineapple tidbits, apples, oranges.

LUNCH Roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, dinner roll, peas, fresh pear, apples, oranges.

LUNCH Sloppy joe, french fries, baked beans, banana, apples, oranges.

BREAKFAST

NO SCHOOL PARENT - TEACHER CONFERENCES NOON TO 8 P.M.

LUNCH Entrees: Choose 1 - Popcorn chicken bowl OR ham/cheese on whole-grain bun, mashed potatoes, corn, salad greens, applesauce, fresh grapes.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Entrees: Choose 1 - Taco in a bowl/ bag, rice blend OR yogurt/string cheese and whole-grain crackers, broccoli w/cheese, salad greens, peach sauce, apples.

BREAKFAST Sausage bagel.

LUNCH Entrees: Choose 1 - Hot dog on whole-grain bun OR PB & J Uncrustable, hash brown patty, steamed carrots, salad greens, mandarin oranges, watermelon.

BREAKFAST Cinnamon roll.

LUNCH Entrees: Choose 1 - Spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic toast OR turkey/ cheese on whole-grain bun, seasoned navy beans, salad greens, pineapple sauce, orange slices.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Spaghetti with whole-grain pasta, garlic bread, lettuce salad, peas, assorted veggies, fresh fruit.

BREAKFAST Cheese omelet and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, assorted veggies, Romaine salad, peaches, fresh fruit.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Fish sticks, tater tots, rice, beans, Romaine salad, assorted veggies, fresh fruit, applesauce.

BREAKFAST Yogurt and cheese, juice and milk.

LUNCH Ham and cheese sandwich, lettuce salad, assorted veggies, fresh fruit, pears, apple and oranges.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Nacho supreme, salad, Pizza dippers, rice, lettuce corn, carrots, black-refried-pinto celery, pineapple beans, tidbits, assorted banana. veggies, pineapple Alt.: Cook’s choice. tidbits, fresh fruit.

BREAKFAST Pancakes and sausage.

LUNCH Brat on a bun, potato salad, baked beans, pineapple. Alt.: Pork riblet.

BREAKFAST Cheese omelet, potatoes, 1 slice of toast.

LUNCH Hot ham and cheese, macaroni salad, green beans, strawberries.

Alt.: Beef and Spanish rice.

BREAKFAST Egg, ham & cheese muffin.

LUNCH Lasagna, lettuce salad, garlic toast, carrots, pears. Alt.: Sub sandwich.

BREAKFAST Blueberry muffin and yogurt cup.

LUNCH Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, peas, spicy apple slices. Alt.: Beef stroganoff.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Grilled cheese, tomato soup, veggies & dip, peaches. Alt.: Burrito.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Ham/potato au gratin OR yogurt, whole-grain dinner roll, veggies, fruit and milk.

BREAKFAST Whole-grain muffin.

LUNCH Hamburger, bun OR PBJ Uncrustable, potato rounds, veggies, fruit and milk.

BREAKFAST Yogurt parfait.

LUNCH Chicken pot pie OR yogurt, biscuit, veggies, fruit and milk.

BREAKFAST Egg/sausage/cheese muffin.

LUNCH Taco in a bag OR PBJ Uncrustable, roasted chick peas, veggies, fruit and milk.

BREAKFAST Mini pancakes.

LUNCH Barbecues, bun OR PBJ Uncrustable, baked beans, chips, veggies, fruit and milk.

LUNCH Country breakfast, strawberries and bananas.

LUNCH Breakfast bun, Monaco-blend beans OR chicken barley soup with veggies, PBJ, salad, applesauce.

LUNCH Baked potato bar, cheese sauce, ham OR calico bean hotdish, warm wild rice, dinner rolls, salad, pears.

LUNCH Taco salad, salsa, cheddar Chips, peaches.

LUNCH Corn dog, salad, fresh vegetables, fresh fruit.

Donut.

LUCK

BREAKFAST

Sun

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Turn in those milk caps before it’s too late

LUCK - The popular Nickels for Schools Program, initiated by Kemps in 2002, will retire Nov. 1. For many years, the Nickels for Schools program was embraced as a fundraising tool by over 4,000 schools in communities where Kemps milk is available. Kemps donated 5 cents for each sub-

mitted milk cap and over the past 10 years, nearly $6 million was contributed.

The Luck School District was one that benefited from the program and over $3,000 was received and used by the school to purchase playground equipment and supplies.

The final day to turn in Kemps milk tops at the Luck School is Friday, Oct. 26.

- submitted

Frederic alumni homecoming fundraiser this weekend FREDERIC — Join Frederic alumni this Saturday, Oct. 20, for a night of reminiscing, music, food and fun while raising funds for the Frederic School music department. The homecoming event will be held at Hacker’s Lanes in Frederic, from 4 p.m. until midnight.

The Frederic Alumni Band will kick off the evening with country swing music from 4 to 6 p.m., followed by a picnic supper from 6 to 8 p.m. After a social time, the band returns with good old rock ‘n’ roll from 8 p.m. until midnight.

Yearbooks and other memorabilia will line the walls and past homecoming royalty will be announced, along with other fun activities. Hacker’s Lanes will be open all afternoon for classes to meet.

All members of the Frederic Alumni Band are graduates of Frederic High

School. Under the direction of Steve Wilson, band members include John Lindblom, Craig Cambronne, Bill Java, Kevin Louden, Luke Java, Larry Linder and others.

“Take this opportunity to support the school and music department, and reacquaint yourself with old friends,” said Sandy Lundquist, one of the event organizers. “Everyone from the community is welcome to attend.”

Pre-event tickets are on sale for $10 at Skol Bar, Hacker’s Lanes, Bremer Bank and Harlander & Tesch Dental Office.

Cost at the door is $12. Proceeds will go to the Frederic School music department.

For more information, contact Lundquist at 715-472-4114 (days) or 715327-8502 (evenings). — submitted

Donation for parks project

October is National Bullying Prevention Month

POLK COUNTY - The Polk County Health Department encourages the community to be aware of bullying and how it can affect the youth in Polk County. Bullying is defined as unwanted, aggressive behavior, physical or mental, among school-aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Nearly one-third of all school-aged children are bullied each year - upward of 13 million students. During National Bullying Prevention Month in October, communities are urged to come together and take action to send a message that bullying will not be accepted in their town or school. National Bullying Prevention Month was founded by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center in October 2006 and is now a nationwide event recognized in schools and communities.

Research shows that bullying can erode self-esteem, impact learning at school,

cause anxiety and depression, and even lead to suicide. The research also indicates that many students do not feel adults are adequately addressing this issue. That is why communities need to speak out, take action and respond to students’ concern about bullying. Students who are bullied need to know there’s support and help.

Community members can take action in several ways: • Take a pledge to put an end to bullying.

• Actively spread the word in your community about the need to stop bullying • Help children create a bullying prevention plan.

Use the free online resources from PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center tailored to elementary and middle school kids, teens, parents, teachers and other adults to support these efforts. More information and the tools can be found at pacer.org/bullying - submitted

St. Croix Falls Historical Society to hold fall meeting ST. CROIX FALLS – The St. Croix Falls Historical Society will hold its fall meeting Thursday, Oct. 25. The program will feature a presentation by Bill Addington, who grew up in St. Croix Falls, about the construction of the athletic field/football stadium in 1939, and other reminiscences about St. Croix Falls.

It will include clips from home movies taken in the 1930s of football games at the Polk County Fairgrounds and of ski jumping at the stadium site, both taken before the “new” stadium was built. Addington graduated from Carleton College and had a long banking career in the Twin Cities prior to his retirement. He and his wife now live in Birchwood. His forebears settled with others from Alabama in the town of Laketown, Polk County, in the “Alabama” community following the Civil War. The meeting is open to

the public and will begin at 7 p.m. at the St. Croix Falls City Hall/Polk County Information Center at Hwys. 8 and 35 S. in St. Croix Falls. - submitted

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the-leader.net “It’s an honor to be able to present this check to these wonderful guys,” announced Sandra Berg, president of the Taylors Falls Historical Society. “These men have painted the Town House School for us, built much of our new archive space and put together our new conference table.

It’s a pleasure to help them with one of their projects.” The check was for $1,000 and represented the proceeds of this year’s wine tasting gala co-sponsored by the TFHS and the TF Lions Club. The money will be used to pour concrete under the pavilions in the Lions two St. Croix River parks on Wild Mountain Road. Shown (L to R) are Berg, president of TFHS and (back) Lions members Andy Swenson, Don Lawrence, Tim Lauer, TF Lions Club president; and Wayne Breeden. - Photo submitted

Gillette outreach clinic coming to Burnett Medical Center GRANTSBURG - On Tuesday, Oct. 30, the Gillette Children’s Mobile Outreach Clinic will be hosting its first-ever Wisconsin outreach opportunity at Burnett Medical Center in Grantsburg. This one-day assistive technology services clinic is intended to provide services for children and adults impacted by childhood-onset disabilities.

At the clinic, Gillette Children’s professionals will provide the following assistive technology services: • Orthoses (braces) • Seating systems and adaptive equipment • Seating and mobility evaluations • Rehabilitation engineering consultation for augmentative and alternative communications and computer access options.

According to Gillette Children’s, the mobile outreach trucks carry the equipment needed to repair, modify, measure or make models for all types of equipment that makes it easier for someone who has

a disability to work, learn, play or live.

If you are already a patient in the Gillette Children’s System, take advantage of this opportunity to have a visit close to home. If you think you or a loved one might benefit from establishing care with Gillette Children’s, this outreach clinic allows you to avoid travelling to the Twin Cities to do so.

To make an appointment for the mobile outreach clinic, please call Gillette Children’s at 800-578-4266. For seating and mobility evaluations, the patient/family must make arrangements to have the patient’s community therapist (experienced in wheelchair evaluations) and preferred durable medical equipment supplier at the appointment. If special accommodations or an interpreter are needed, please inform the outreach scheduler at the time you make the appointment. Gillette Children’s will contact you before your appointment to get registration information.

- from BMC

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OBITUARIES/CHURCH NEWS

Marie Cloninger

Charlene Elaine Wickman

Beloved mother, wife, aunt, grandmother, cousin, friend, Marie (nee Marks) Hoeppner, Kowalski, Cloninger passed away a few days before her 96th birthday. She was born on Oct. 14, 1916, to Herbert and Antoinette Marks. She was a sister to Clarence (deceased 1959), Albert (deceased 1944, WWII), Annie (deceased 1992) and Agnes (Jack) Fredricks. She was taken home to God on Oct. 5, 2012, at the age 95.

She is survived by her children: David (Barbara) Hoeppner, Jeanne (Peter) Prusak, Joy (Edward) Sajdak and stepson Dr. Robert (Jan) Kowalski; grandchildren: Theresa Moore, Deborah Zittel, Christina (Scott) Ehlen, Christopher Ellis, Shawn (Rachelle) Ellis, David Ellis, Jeffrey (Betsy) Sajdak, Michael (Shawna) Sajdak and Robert (Jennifer) Sajdak; great-grandchildren: Ashley, Nicholas and Sarah Moore, Jordan, Ryan and Kayleigh Zittel, Jackson and Avery Ehlen, Anna and Rosie Ellis, Grant, Daniel, Hope, Alec, Lindsay, Maria, Benjamin and Carson Sajdak.

Marie grew up in Milwaukee and graduated from Miss Brown’s Business School. She worked at Northwestern Mutual Insurance Company until she married Fred. She stayed home and raised her children for many years and then took a job with Milwaukee Equipment Company as a stenographer. She was excellent at taking shorthand and typing. She prided herself on being a great speller.

She met and married Fred Hoeppner on June 22, 1940, and had three children: David, Jeanne and Joy. Together they assisted Fred in finishing one home and building two more homes. Marie enjoyed cards, dancing, gardening, canning, cooking, knitting, crocheting, bowling, sewing, exercising and entertaining. Fred died in a hunting accident in Canada in 1959. September 1962 Marie married John Kowalski. They enjoyed traveling, playing cards and socializing with their blended families. John died on Sept. 13, 1983. On Oct. 14, 1989, Marie married Harold Cloninger. Harold died in 1999.

Marie was blessed to always find companionship, which is what she truly loved. Marie was a member of Mother of Perpetual Help Church in Milwaukee for most of her life. Later she moved to Brookfield and joined St. Mary’s in Elm Grove. She was active in her church as an officer of Christian Mothers, GirlScouts and a helper with Friday fish dinners. When it came to playing cards, Marie was always willing and very competitive. Her favorite things were her family, cards, dancing, red roses, the color red, butter pecan ice cream, trips to Las Vegas, bowling, socializing and interacting with people. Marie will be missed by all and leaves many precious memories to be cherished by her family and generations to come.

A Funeral Mass was held Wednesday, Oct. 17, at St. Mary’s Visitation Parish at 1260 Church St., Elm Grove.

Burial took place at Holy Cross Cemetery in Milwaukee.

Pisarski Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

Robert J. Wanser Robert J. Wanser, 54, of Little Blake Lake, Luck, passed away at his home on Oct. 11, 2012.

Funeral services will be held at a later date.

The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with arrangements.

Vallee de Croix and Croix Chordsmen choruses to hold Christmas shows

Charlene Elaine Wickman, 82, died Sept. 21, 2012. She was born Nov. 2, 1929.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, Oct. 20, 10:30 a.m., at Bethany Lutheran Church in Siren, one-half block north of Main Street, 715-3495280.

Curtis Lester Nelson Curtis Lester Nelson, 83, Luck, formerly of Cushing, passed away Oct. 8, 2012, at the United Pioneer Home in Luck.

Curtis was born at his home in Trade Lake on Jan. 18, 1929, to Albin and Anna (Swanson) Nelson. Curtis graduated from Milltown High School in 1948. Curtis enjoyed his classmates and all class reunions. Curtis seemed to know every family for miles around and what they did for a living. He had a genuine interest in others. He grew up in Burnett and Polk County but settled in Cushing where he worked on the family dairy farm. Curtis selflessly cared for his mother, Anna; and his sister, Alrose; in their later years of life.

Several years after his mother and sister both passed, he moved to St. Croix Falls, where he met his soul mate Janice. Curtis was a member of the El Salem/Twin Falls Christian Center, pastored by the Rev. Olson and his wife, Kathy, where he enjoyed singing in the choir. Curtis was a great man of faith, prayer and hope. Curtis had the gift of song, which he loved to share (and cheerful whistling as he went about his day). He was a historian of family history and has passed his wealth of knowledge, which lives on within his family. Curtis’ great sense of humor was enjoyed by all at church and at home.

Curtis was preceded in death by his mother Anna; father, Albin; sister, Alrose; brothers, Morris and Willard Nelson.

He is survived by his sister, Arlene Larson of Benton, Ark.; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at the El Salem/Twin Falls Christian Center in Dresser, on Tuesday, Oct. 16. Interment was at Union Cemetery in Atlas.

The Grandstrand Funeral Home, Edling Chapel in St. Croix Falls, grandstrandfh.com, was entrusted with arrangements.

John Liesch John Liesch, 55, Copper City, Alaska, passed away suddenly Oct. 9, 2012, from heart failure at his home.

He was buried Oct. 13 in Alaska.

A memorial is in the process of being planned for a celebration of his life in Frederic. A complete obituary will be published at a later date.

Margaret Lucille Westlund Margaret Lucille Westlund, 86, passed away Oct. 10, 2012, at Heritage of Elmwood Nursing Home.

Margaret grew up in the Siren area and attended elementary school (through eighth grade) at May School and two years of high school in Siren.

Her early adult life was spent in the Siren area, also. She moved to rural Clayton when she married Wallace.

She worked at home when her children were young. As they grew older, she had various seasonal and part-time jobs. Later, she offered live-in home care for elderly folks. She was proud to enable her clients to stay in their own homes longer.

After retiring she moved back to Siren to spend her golden years.

Margaret had a passion for her family and home. She enjoyed attending events at the Siren Senior Center.

Everyone who met her said she was a sweet lady. She will be missed and fondly remembered by all.

Margaret is survived by two sons, Dave (Terri) Bristol and Rod Westlund; two daughters, Florence (Don) Pearson and Ruby Westlund (Nick Mesenbourg); one sister, Florence Tessmer; two brothers, Larry (Jeanne) Dake and Walter (Norma) Dake; three grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by parents, Harry and Annie (Carlson) Dake; and husbands, Dave Turner and Wallace Westlund.

A funeral service was held on Tuesday, Oct. 16, at Siren United Methodist Church with Pastor Gil White officiating. Interment followed at the Siren Lakeview Cemetery.

Casket bearers will be Nick Mesenbourg, Jim Dake, Dan Flodin, Harold Larson, Jim Richison and Rick Bierman.

Online condolences can be made at swedberg-taylor.com.

The family is grateful for the excellent care provided by Plum City Care Center and Heritage of Elmwood Nursing Home. Memorials may be sent to the Siren Senior Community Center, 23943 State Road 35, Siren, WI 54872.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Siren Chapel, was entrusted with arrangements.

Grace United Methodist celebrates baptism The congregation of Grace United Methodist Church celebrated the baptism of Carter Allen Wilcox on Sunday, Oct. 7. Carter is pictured with his parents, Ashley and Scott; sisters, Jayden, Emily and Malorie; and Pastor Gil White.

The United Methodist Church celebrates “open minds, open hearts, open doors.” The public is invited to worship at 10:30 a.m. Sundays, with coffee fellowship before and after the service. – submitted

STILLWATER, Minn. – The Vallee de Croix and Croix Chordsmen Choruses 16th-annual Christmas show, titled Christmas Magic,” will be presented Saturday, Dec. 1, 2 p.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church, Stillwater, Minn.

There will also be a 7:30 p.m. performance at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, 8260 4th St. North, Oakdale, Minn. The featured youth performers will be Dynamics, a show choir group from Somerset High School.

General admission is $10, groups of six or more $8, children 12 and under are free. To order tickets call Mike at 651-592-3213 or st.croixvalleychapter.com. – submitted

Singers invited for vespers choral service during lighting festival

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TAYLORS FALLS – Singers from the community at large are invited to be part of a community chorus for the ecumenical Advent Choral Vespers held during Taylors Falls Lighting Festival. The vespers service will be held Saturday, Nov. 24, at 4:30 in the afternoon at the 1861 United Methodist Church in the Angel Hill Historic District. This year, 2012, will be the 22nd consecutive year for the service.

Rehearsals will be Sunday evenings Oct. 28, Nov. 4, 11 and 18, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the United Methodist Church, 290 W. Government St. There will also be a “dress rehearsal” at 3 p.m. the day of the vespers. Past singers and new voices are invited and most welcome. The director is Marty Harding and Pat Remer is the accompanist. - submitted

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CHURCH NEWS

Eternal

shadow. Nature always brings pleasure to our senses. When it comes to the life of nature around us, there is nothing dull or boring about it—especially in the Northwoods where the seasons bring their own rewards, their unique life celebrations. In fact, all cultures celebrate their seasons in various ways.

During certain seasons the Israelites celebrated their identity in God. Even the prophecy about Jesus coming to Earth specified he would appear at a certain time. You know the rest of the story, how each year we celebrate his birth during our winter season which we call Christmas.

A pastor told about a picture his young daughter drew, framing it with these words: “Jesus is the … Reason for the … Season.” Most of us probably have heard that phrase. Her drawing, however, did not show a manger scene, nor an outdoor, winter scene, but a four-part portrayal of all the seasons.

perspectives Sally Bair

For all seasons Like many of you, I feel blessed to live in the northwoods, especially this time of year. Each season brings its own colors, textures and shapes. Maple leaves change hue from pale green to a deeper shade as spring turns into summer. They change into a variety of reds and golds in the fall and finally, as winter settles in, the lovely maple branches now devoid of leaves sport a coat of fluffy snow.

I find it interesting to study one particular tree from season to season—not only its changes in color but also its

Love and acceptance are vital to boosting son’s self-esteem Q: I often hear about the importance of boosting a child’s self-esteem. But how can I accomplish that with my son without making him self-absorbed or self-centered?

Jim: Instilling a sense of self-esteem in children is a critical task for parents. And you’re right – there’s a big difference between healthy self-esteem and destructive selfishness. Like you, many moms and dads find themselves asking how to find the right balance.

Dr. Kevin Leman, a frequent “Focus on the Family” broadcast guest, suggests that parents can cultivate healthy self-esteem in their kids by learning “the A-BCs.” The letter A stands for acceptance. We might not always approve of our children’s choices or behavior, but we always need to let them know that we love and accept them unconditionally. In other words, you can tell your son that playing video games for six hours a day is unacceptable. But don’t give him the impression that he is therefore unacceptable.

The letter B stands for belonging. We

Jim Daly

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Juli Slattery

can give our kids a sense of belonging by creating a sense of community within the family. It’s important that we give our sons and daughters a voice in family decisions when appropriate, that we listen to what they have to say, and that we support them in their activities.

Finally, the letter C stands for competence. We can give our children the gift of competence by allowing them to experience life firsthand. This means we need to avoid being overprotective. And we should fight the urge to do for our kids what they can do for themselves. Even when they make mistakes, they’ll be gaining life experience that will boost their sense of self-worth in the long run.

Acceptance, belonging, and confidence ... if we can instill these A-B-Cs in our kids hearts and minds, we’ll be setting them on the road to healthy self-esteem.

••• Q: Every now and then, my 5-year-old daughter cries (usually when she does-

She was merely showing that we celebrate Jesus in every season.

In Matthew 28:19-20 Jesus spoke to his disciples as he prepared to leave the Earth. He gave them their final instructions—to “make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you …”

And his last words were meant to encourage them, even as they are meant for us today—”And lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Lord, help us to remember every day that you are unchanging, a God for all seasons. Even as the seasonal changes in nature bring us joy, your infinite love and faithfulness and goodness give us joy unspeakable and are available to us forever. May we always take joy in you, our redeemer and our friend. Amen.

n’t get her way) and says things like, “Nobody loves me!” My family has a history of depression and I wonder if my daughter’s behavior is normal, or if it is a sign that she is depressed.

Juli: You are wise to be sensitive to signs of depression in your daughter.

However, the behavior you are describing sounds like a normal 5-year-old reaction. Children are not as sophisticated in muting their feelings as we are as adults.

That’s why they are so much fun to be with! Within a 10-minute span, they can experience elation and devastation, feel love and hatred, and think you are both the best mom and the worst mom in the world.

Even so, a 5-year-old can be depressed, and it’s good to know what to look for. If your daughter were depressed, her feelings would be less situational. In other words, she would be down, expressing sad feelings even when good things are happening around her. You might also notice changes in appetite and sleep patterns. Depressed children sometimes withdraw, get panicky and lose interest in things they used to enjoy. If you consistently notice these symptoms in your daughter, seek help from a professional counselor or her pediatrician.

You also want to be careful not to overreact when your daughter displays nega-

Glory Train to perform at Bethesda Lutheran Church DRESSER – Glory Train will be at Bethesda Lutheran Church on Saturday evening, Oct. 27. The performance will be from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., followed by refreshments of homemade apple crisp with ice cream. The freewill donation will go to the Feed My Starving Children Mobile Pack.

All are welcome and encouraged to attend this entertaining and inspirational evening. - submitted

the-leader.net tive emotions throughout the normal course of daily life. If you go overboard with consolation and comfort when she makes statements like, “Nobody loves me!” you may reinforce that behavior.

She needs a steady supply of love and affection from you, not just when she is showing negative emotion.

••• 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 2012 Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, CO 80995.

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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 COOPERATIVE 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”

CARLSON-ROWE FUNERAL HOME

Frederic, Wis. - 715-327-4475

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BURNETT DAIRY CO-OP

1988 World Champion Cheesemaker Earl Wilson, Cheese Plant Mgr. Dan Dowling, Ag. Supply Mgr. for Feed, Propane & Fertilizer Alpha, Wis. 715-689-2468 715-689-2467

WEBSTER

LUCK

CUSHING

CASHCO BUILDING SUPPLIES

VAN METER’S MEATS

CUSHING COOPERATIVE SOCIETY

Complete Lumber & Building Supplies

Phone 715-866-4238 Hwy. 35 N. Webster, Wis. Tom & Becky O’Brien, Owners

HOPKINS SAND & GRAVEL, INC.

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

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

SIREN

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

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

Any area business wishing to help sponsor the church listings should contact the Leader at 715-327-4236.

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CHURCH Church DIRECTORY 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

1259 Hwy. 35 S., St. Croix Falls Sunday Worship: 9 & 11 a.m.

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

WORD OF LIFE CHURCH

Meeting in homes.

Elder: Cliff Bjork, 715-755-3048 Sun. Fellowship - 10 a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

LUTHERAN

LUTHERAN

MILLTOWN LUTHERAN

113 W. Main St.. W., Phone 715-825-2453 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship (begins May 27)

NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Pastor Emory Johnson, 715-463-5700 newhopelutheranchurch.org 685 W. State Road 70, Grantsburg Sun. Wor. Serv. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

NORTH VALLEY LUTHERAN

Pastor Maggie Isaacson, 715-825-3559 3 mi. W. of Milltown on “G” Sunday Worship - 9:15 a.m.; Wednesday Worship 6:30 p.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN, (LCMS) WEBSTER

1115 Mains Crossing, 1/2 Mile South Hwy. 8 On 110th St.; Sun. Worship 9 a.m.; Sun. School 10:15 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 facebook/OurRedeemerWebster

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN (WELS)

PEACE LUTHERAN - DRESSER (ELCA)

BALSAM LUTHERAN CHURCH

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.

2355 Clark Road, Dresser, WI, 715-755-2515 plcdresser.org Pastor Wayne Deloach, Intern Andrea Fluegel Sun. Wor. 8:30 & 10:45 a.m.

BETHANY LUTHERAN - BRANSTAD

Pastor Paul Peterson 507 Wisconsin Ave. N., 715-327-8012 Sun. Worship - 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org

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. Worship - 8:30 a.m,; Sun. School 9:45 a.m.

BETHESDA LUTHERAN - DRESSER (LCMC) www.bethesdalutheran.ws

Pastor Peter Rimmereid, 715-755-2562 1947 110th Ave., Dresser Sun. Contemporary Service 8:30 a.m.; Education Hr. 9:40 a.m.; Traditional Service 10:45 a.m.;

BONE LAKE LUTHERAN bllc@lakeland.ws

Pastor Mary Ann Bowman, 5 mi. E. of Luck on Hwy. 48, 1/2 mi. S. on I; Office - 715-472-2535 Pastor - 715-472-8153, 9 a.m. Adult Bible Study; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

CHRIST LUTHERAN (LCMS)

Pipe Lake CTH G & T, 715-822-3096 Pastor Steve Miller Sun. Serv. 10:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m. during schl. yr.; Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sun. christlutheranpipelake.com

CLAM FALLS LUTHERAN (AALC)

Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt 715-327-4461 Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Communion 1st Sun.

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

Mark Hendrickson, Interim Pastor, 715-463-5388 Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School 10:45 a.m.

FIRST EVAN. LUTHERAN

561 Chestnut St., Taylors Falls, MN 651-465-5265 Traditional Worship - 8:30 a.m.; Contemporary Worship - 11 a.m.

PILGRIM LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (ELCA)

REDEEMER EV. LUTHERAN

(Wisconsin Synod) Pastor Gene DeVries 200 N. Adams St., St. Croix Falls Sunday Worship - 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School - 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 - 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 Sun. Wor. 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.; Summer, 9 a.m.

WEST DENMARK LUTHERAN

Pastors Mike & Linda Rozumalski 1 mi. west of Luck on N, 2478 170th St., Luck Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

Fellowship 11 a.m.

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - ELCA

Pastor Dorothy Sandahl, cushingparish.org 715-648-5323 or 715-648-5324 Sun. Wor. 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.

Rev. Rexford D. Brandt 447 180th St., Osceola, 715-294-2936 Sept. 16, 2012 - June 2, 2013 Sun. Wor. 8 & 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m.; Communion first & third Sunday of the month

FRISTAD LUTHERAN - CENTURIA

YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN

FIRST LUTHERAN - CUSHING

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

1/2 mi. W. of Hwy. 35 on U, 715-866-8281, Pastors Douglas Olson, Roger Kampstra, Myron Carlson and Danny Wheeler Services begin at 9:30 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE (LCMC)

877 190th Ave., CTH G, Balsam Lake, WI (Fox Creek) Pastor Neal Weltzen; GT Office - 715-857-5580, Parsonage - 715-822-3001, TR Office - 715-822-3001 Wor. Serv. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Holy Communion - 1st & 3rd Sun. of each month

5 miles E. of Frederic on W, 2 miles south on I; Church: 715-472-8660 Pastor Mike Fisk, 715-417-0692 Sunday Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Wor. 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st Sunday

GRACE LUTHERAN - WEST SWEDEN

ZION LUTHERAN - EAST FARMINGTON (WELS )

Phone 715-327-4340, 715-416-3086, 715-327-8384 Pastor Theresa Riewestahl Worship 9:15 a.m.; Sun. School 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - FREDERIC

(Missouri Synod) Pastor Jody R. Walter - 715-327-8608 Sun. Schl. - 8:45 a.m.; Service - 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st, 3rd & 5th Sun.

LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTH. - ELCA

CTH H, 1/2 mi. N. of CTH A & H on H Church Off. 715-635-7791 Pastor Bill Schroeder Sun. Worship 10 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.

LAKETOWN LUTHERAN - CUSHING

Pastor Dorothy Sandahl, cushingparish.org Sun. Wor. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:30 a.m.

LUCK LUTHERAN

Pastor Ralph Thompson - 715-472-8424; 510 Foster Ave. E.; Office 715-472-2605; www.lucklutheran.org (Sept.-May) Sun. Wor. 8 & 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.

Pastor Martin Weigand - 715-294-3489 Sunday Wor. 8 & 10 a.m.; Thursday Wor. 7 p.m.

Communion - 1st & Last Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - MARKVILLE

Pastor Tim Faust Worship - 11 a.m.; Sunday School - 10 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st & 3rd Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - TRADE LAKE

Pastor Theresa Riewestahl 715-327-8384, 715-416-3086 Fellowship - 10:30 a.m., Sun. Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays

PRESBYTERIAN

PRESBYTERIAN

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

Rev. Bruce Brooks - 715-483-3550 719 Nevada St. , (between Simonson & Tower Roads) , St. Croix Falls Worship - 10 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sunday School - Child.- 9 a.m.; Sunday School - Adults - 8:45 a.m.; Communion 1st Sunday

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

Rev. Gil White, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor; 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.

GRACE UNITED - WEBSTER

Rev. Gil White, Sr. Pastor, Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor; 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m.

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST htslumc@gmail.com 1606 165th Ave., CTH I, Centuria Pastor Freddie Kirk, 715-485-3363 Sunday Worship - 8:30 a.m.

LAKEVIEW UNITED - HERTEL

Pastor Jack Starr Wor. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - during worship hour

LEWIS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST Rev. Gil White, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor Worship 8:45 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

McKINLEY UNITED METHODIST

Pastor Annie Tricker Sun. Worship 11 a.m.; Sun. School 11 a.m.

Potluck dinner 1st Sunday

OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST

oumc@centurytel.net 306 River Street, Osceola, 715-755-2275 Pastor Mark Gilbert Adult Class - 8:30 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st Sunday

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 100 Linden Street, Frederic Pastor “Freddie” Kirk, 715-327-4436 Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

SIREN UNITED METHODIST

Rev. Gil White, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Wor. - 10:15 a.m.

(Nursery available)

TAYLORS FALLS UNITED METHODIST

290 W. Government Street, 715-294-4436 Reverend Dr. Rolland Robinson Sunday Service - 10 a.m. with nursery Sunday School - Sept. - May at 10 a.m.

WOLF CREEK UNITED METHODIST

Rev. 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 Dan Pearson Sunday School 8:45 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.

CATHOLIC

CATHOLIC

ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

Rev. William Brenna, 715-247-3310 255 St. Hwy. 35, East Farmington Mass Sunday 8:30 a.m.

CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH

Pastor - Father Frank Wampach 490 Bench St., Taylors Falls, 651-465-7345 Sat. Vigil 5:30 p.m.; Sun. 7:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Tues. - Thurs. 7:30 a.m.

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP

Danbury - 7586 St. Rd. 77, 715-866-7321 Pastor - Father Michael J. Tupa Mass - Sat. 4 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m. (Sept.-May).

Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appt.

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES

Balsam Lake - Rev. John A. Drummy, Pastor - 405-2253 Mass: Sat. eves. 6 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 a.m.; Tues. 5:30 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m.Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:30 a.m. Sun. or by appt.

SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY Pastor Father Michael J. Tupa CTHs A & H - 715-866-7321 Crescent Lake Voyager Village area.

Mass Sun. 8 a.m., Thurs. 9:30 a.m.

Reconciliation as per bulletin and by appt.

ST. DOMINIC - FREDERIC

Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-327-8119 Mass: Sat. 4:30 p.m.; Sun. 10:30 a.m.

Call the office for daily & holy day Mass times

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - GRANTSBURG

Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-327-8119 Mass: Sun. 8:30 a.m.

ST. ANNE PARISH

Rev. Andy Anderson, 715-247-3310 139 Church Hill Rd., Somerset Mass Sat. 5 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.; Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 9 a.m.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER

GRACE BAPTIST - GRANTSBURG

Pastor Father Frank Wampach, 651-465-7345 25293 Redwing Ave., Shafer, MN Sunday 9 a.m.

716 S. Robert St., Grantsburg, 715-463-5699 Sr. Pastor Brad Moore David Ahlquist, Assoc. Pastor Sun. Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School 11 a.m.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

Pastor Father Michael J. Tupa, 715-866-7321 Cedar & Muskey Ave. - Webster Mass Sun 10 a.m., Wed. 5:30 p.m. (Sept-May), Fri. 9 a.m. (Summer)

Pastor Doug McConnell Youth Pastor Chris Radtke At Grantsburg High School, 715-463-5794 Sun. Serv. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST

1050 North Keller Ave., Amery, 715-268-7717 Father John Drummy, Pastor Sat. Mass 4 p.m., Sun. Mass 10:30 a.m.

Mass Wed. & Thurs. 9 a.m.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

Rev. William Brenna 255 E. 10th Ave., Osceola, 715-294-2243 Masses: Sat. 4 p.m.; Sun. 10:30 a.m.

ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY

CENTURIA ASSEMBLY OF GOD Pastor Don Wiltshire, 715-640-6400 Centuria - Phone 715-646-2172 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor Merrill Olson, Interim Pastor 715-327-8402 Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Wor. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.; tradelakebaptistchurch.org

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST - WEBSTER

Minister Garret Derouin, 715-866-7157 Musky & Birch St., Avail. in office 9 a.m. - noon, Tues.-Fri.; Sun. Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

WESLEYAN

WESLEYAN

OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH

WOODLAND WESLEYAN

Pastor Larry Mederich, 715-294-4332 occconnect.org Mtg. @ St. Croix Art Barn; Sun. Serv. - 9 a.m.

Nursery and children church

Dairyland - Rev. Andrea Wittwer 715-244-3649 Sunday School - 10 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

SIREN ASSEMBLY OF GOD

FULL GOSPEL

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, 942 U.S. Hwy. 8, Amery, 715-268-2176 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 Sunday School - 9 a.m.; Morning Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services

HOPE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

Pastor Dave Williams 933 248th St., Osceola Morn. Wor. 10 a.m.; Sun. School Sept.-May 8:45 a.m.

Children’s Church & Nursery provided

TRADE RIVER EVANGELICAL FREE

Pastor Dale VanDeusen, 715-488-2296 or 715-488-2653 20296 Hwy. 87, Grantsburg Morning Wor. 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10:45 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services BAPTIST

BAPTIST

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST - BALSAM LK. 1816 108th St., CTH I Pastor Gabe Brennan, 715-857-5411

eastbalsam.org Wor. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun. School-10:30 a.m.

EUREKA BAPTIST

2393 210th Ave., St. Croix Falls Pastor Willis Christenson, 715-483-9464 Sun. School - 10 a.m.; Wor. Service - 11 a.m.

FAITH FELLOWSHIP

Hwy. 35 and CTH N., Luck Bill McEachern Pastor, 715-485-3973 Sun. Bible study - 9 a.m.; Sun. Wor. - 10 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - AMERY

131 Broadway St., 715-268-2223; fbcamery.org; E-mail: churchoffice@fbcamery.org Reg. office hours: Tues.-Thurs. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Pastor Charlie Butt, Lead Pastor; Nick Buda, Associate Pastor Sun. Serv.: 9 a.m.; All ages Sun. Schl. 10:30 11:30 a.m.; Nursery available

FIRST BAPTIST - FALUN

715-689-2125 or 715-689-2156 Brian Krause, Lead Pastor Steve Ward, Assoc. Pastor of Visitation Tim Lindau, Youth Director Sun. School (all ages) 9:30 a.m.; Church Serv. 10:45 a.m.; Nursery provided

FIRST BAPTIST - MILLTOWN

Pastor Marlon Mielke, 715-825-3186 Sunday Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., 7 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - TAYLORS FALLS, MN

Located across from elemen. school on West St., Pastor, Dr. Kevin Schumann; 651-465-7171 Sun. Morn. - Sun. School for all ages - 9 a.m.

Morn. Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.

FIRST BAPTIST - WEBSTER

Church Phone 715-866-4111 Pastor Tim Quinn Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 10:45 a.m (Nursery provided)

GRACE CHURCH OF OSCEOLA “The Cure for the Common Church”

722 Seminole Ave., Osceola Pastor Dr. Kent Haralson; 715-294-4222 or 715-755-3454; info@gracechurchosceola.com Sun.: Praise & Worship Serv. 9 am., Adult Bible Study 10:45 a.m., Children’s Sun. School 10:45 a.m.

FULL GOSPEL

WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Pastor Dan Slaikeu 4 mi. SE of Grantsburg on Williams Rd. Worship 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

HOPE FELLOWSHIP OF SOMERSET 231 Bluff Drive, 715-247-2435 Services are Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

CHRISTIAN CENTER

CHRISTIAN CENTER

EL SALEM/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER

1751 100th Ave., Dresser Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Wor. 10:30 a.m.

Evening Services Sun. 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

Call Pastor Darryl Olson at 715-755-3133 for information and directions

ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN

CHRISTIAN ORTHODOX

HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX

523 1st St., Clayton, 715-948-2493 Fr. Christopher Wojcik, Pastor Sat. Vespers - 5 p.m.; Sun. Liturgy - 9:30 a.m.

HOLY CROSS ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church, 28005 Old Towne Rd., Chisago City, MN; holyx.net Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

NAZARENE

NAZARENE

CALVARY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

510 S. Vincent, St. Croix Falls Pastor Tom Reaume, 715-483-3696 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:45 a.m. & Wed. 6:30 p.m.

FAITH COMMUNITY

7535 Peet St., Danbury, 715-656-4010 Adult Bible Serv. 9 a.m.; Services: Sun. 10 a.m.; Sunday School during church service.

NONDENOMINATIONAL

NONDENOMINATIONAL

CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN CHURCH

2390 CTH A, 1/8 mi. east of A&H intersection Pastor Tryg Wistad, 715-635-9222 crossroadschurch@gmail.com Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

NEW LIFE COMMUNITY - AMERY Interim Pastor Craig Jorgenson Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Children’s Church: K to 6th Grade

NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY

Meets at Dresser Elem. School, Dresser Pastor Tony Minell, 715-417-1982 Sunday Wor. 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 9:45 a.m.

NEW WINE CHURCH - CENTURIA

309 5th Street, , 715-338-2751 Pastor Scott Petznick Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

NORTHERN PINES QUAKER MEETING 715-866-5016 or 715-733-0480 for time of meeting.

ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sunday, 10 a.m. in the St. Croix Falls Library community room.

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

RIVER VALLEY CHRISTIAN

1289 160th St. (Hwy. 65), St. Croix Falls, 715-483-5378 Senior Pastors Paul and Sonja Hanson Sunday Adult Bible Class 9 a.m.

Worship and Children’s Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

ST. PETER’S COMMUNITY CHURCH

“Faith on Purpose” (Love God, Love People...period) faithonpurpose.org CTH F, Dresser, 715-483-2911 Pastor’s res./office Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

church directory

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Students of the Week GRANTSBURG

FREDERIC

Kaleigh King has been chosen Frederic Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in second grade and the daughter of Casey King. She is friendly, a hard worker and participates in class discussions. Kaleigh is helpful in the classroom and works well with her classmates. Her favorite thing to do is play with her dog and hamster. Her favorite subject at school is math. Kaleigh wants to be a ballerina when she grows up.

Brant McLeod has been chosen Frederic Middle School’s student of the week. He is in seventh grade and the son of Steve McLeod and Stacy Wondra. He is involved in basketball, football and track. He enjoys hunting and fishing. He plans to be a DNR manager. His greatest influences in his life are his mom and dad. Brant is funny, honest, respectful and very well-behaved in school.

Crystal Warwas has been chosen Frederic High School’s student of the week. She is a senior and the daughter of Matthew and Michele Warwas. She is involved in FACT and church youth group.

She enjoys taking pictures and spending time outside. Her future plans are to study psychology at the University of North Dakota.

Crystal is upbeat, has an uplifting personality, values learning and holds herself to high academic standards.

Hailea Rombach has been chosen Grantsburg Elementary School’s student of the week.

She is in third grade and the daughter of Nicholas and Kelly Rombach. Hailea is a great student who is always thinking of others first. She is a great helper in the classroom and a hard worker. She has the qualities of a positive leader for her classmates. Her favorite time is art and going outside for gym.

LUCK

Ty Roehm has been chosen Luck Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in kindergarten and the son of Todd and Deb Roehm. He is a responsible student and always follows the rules. He is also very considerate to others. Ty enjoys playing with his friends and taking care of his dog.

Shepard Berreth-Doran has been chosen Grantsburg High School’s student of the week. He is a senior and the son of Kelly Berreth-Doran and John Doran.

He is a human physiology student and he helps manage the lab’s fish/mussels for a research project with the U of M Minnesota DNR Fisheries Department. He enjoys fishing, camping and anything outdoors. His greatest influence in his life is his father.

ST. CROIX FALLS

Lane Moser has been chosen Luck Middle School’s student of the week. He is in eighth grade and the son of Wendy Kohls. He has chosen to put in the extra effort to be successful this year. He has matured in both his behavior and attitude, so it is a pleasure to have him in class. He cuts firewood and does yard work for part-time work. Lane enjoys working on the farm, spending time with family, riding bicycle and playing video games.

Kalley Lunsmann has been chosen Luck High School’s student of the week. She is a sophomore and the daughter of Pat and Deb Lunsmann. She is kind to others, works hard every day, is willing to go above and beyond to help out and is a strong musician. She is involved in band, choir, FCCLA, volleyball and track. She enjoys hunting, fishing, playing volleyball, camping, shopping and going to races.

Devin Proulx has been chosen St. Croix Falls Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in kindergarten and the son of James and Rachel Proulx. He has two little brothers. At school, Devin loves to share and play with his friends during recess.

His favorite thing to do at home is play catch against the wall.

Devin wants to grow up to do things like his dad, like mowing the lawn and blowing the leaves and lots of other stuff.

Alex Mysicka has been chosen St. Croix Falls Middle School’s student of the week. He is in fifth grade and the son of Mike and Stephanie Mysicka. He has one sister Avery. He has a dog named Molly. He is involved in hockey, football and basketball.

He enjoys sports and watching TV. His favorite subject is reading. Alex is hardworking, sweet and liked by everyone.

Casey Mikl has been chosen St. Croix Falls High School’s student of the week. She is a freshman and the daughter of Lynn and Ann Mikl. She is involved in volleyball, softball, FFA and drama club. Casey enjoys hanging out with friends and family.

WEBSTER

SIREN

Olivia Lightfeather has been chosen Siren Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in kindergarten and the daughter of Teana Merrill and James Lightfeather. She is a very hardworking student and always does her best.

She enjoys school, is always ready to learn and is a very good listener. She is a very good friend to her classmates, always making sure she includes others and makes them feel accepted and is a great help to her teacher. Olivia enjoys math stations.

Dauntay Erickson has been chosen Grantsburg Middle School’s student of the week. He is in fifth grade and the son of Darlena Erickson. Dauntay has been putting forth 100 percent effort in reading class. He comes to class with a positive attitude and a friendly smile. He gets his materials organized and is ready to learn. He has made great progress already this year. Dauntay’s favorite class is gym and he really enjoys sports.

Mandy Trenter has been chosen Siren Middle School’s student of the week. She is in seventh grade and the daughter of Jeremy Trenter.

She is a pleasant person to be around. She is always smiling, optimistic and willing to lend a hand.

She is involved in volleyball, band, choir and volunteers at the school library. She loves to read. Her favorite subject is science.

Reuben Mixsooke has been chosen Siren High School’s student of the week. He is the son of Linda Lightfeather and Crystal Stoner. Reuben is a leader on the football team and a great athlete.

He treats his teammates, classmates and teachers with respect and kindness. He is involved in basketball and track. He enjoys hunting, fishing and hanging out with friends. After high school, Reuben plans on joining the Marines, and then pursuing a career in criminal justice.

Mia Madsen has been chosen Webster Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in third grade and the daughter of Misty Matrious and Michael Madsen. Mia’s favorite color is blue.

She enjoys eating tacos. When she is at school, she loves to play on the monkey bars and write stories in her notebook. Her favorite TV show is iCarly. Mia contributes in discussions and is always helpful and a caring friend to others.

Jeni Petersen has been chosen Webster Middle School’s student of the week. She is in fifth grade and the daughter of Mary and Brian Petersen. She is involved in AWANA and gymnastics. Jeni has great characteristics. She is a very kind and compassionate person. She is always willing to help out around the classroom and other students when they are in need. She has a bright and bubbly attitude. She is willing to work hard and do her best.

Erik Larson has been chosen Webster High School’s student of the week. He is a junior and the son of Brian and Leslie Larson.

Erik is polite, respectful and does a nice job in the classroom. He works well with others and is willing to take a leadership position amongst his classmates. He enjoys playing guitar, hunting, fishing, four-wheeling and snowmobiling.

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Maia Lieske has been chosen Unity Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in fourth grade and the daughter of Tiffany and Brandon Lieske. She is an exceptional person. She exceeds expectations both academically and socially. Maia cooperates and shows respect to both teachers and peers. She gives her all each and every day.

Evan Countryman has been chosen Unity Middle School’s student of the week. He is in eighth grade and the son of Rebecca Countryman. Evan is a hard worker and participates in class. He is a great role model for others and he has a positive attitude. Evan has a good attitude and is an outstanding student.

Eli VosBenkowski has been chosen Unity High School’s student of the week. He is a freshman and the son of Jennifer and Paul VosBenkowski. Eli has a great work ethic and attitude. His favorite classes are PE and geometry. He is involved in band, cross country, basketball and track. He enjoys basketball and hanging out with his two brothers. After high school, his goal is to attend medical school. He resides in Luck.

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Coming events

Happenings in the Upper St. Croix Valley communities

OCTOBER

MONDAY/22

St. Croix Falls

• Adoption support group at the Unity High School band room, 7:15 p.m.

Balsam Lake

THURS.-SUN./18-21

Grantsburg

• “Playing with Fire” at Festival Theatre. Thurs.-Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., 715-483-3387, festivaltheatre.org.

• Pumpkin carving night at Crex Meadows. Call for details, 715-463-2739.

THURSDAY/18

Luck

• Katherine Pedersen Wilson speaking at genealogy society meeting at the museum, 7 p.m.

• Gift of Warm Clothes distribution at Bone Lake Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Amery

• QPR, for suicide prevention, training at community ed, 6:30 p.m., 715-268-9771, the high school, Ext. 220

Balsam Lake

Rice Lake

• Autism support group at the government center, 7 p.m.

• Polk-Burnett Bee Association meeting at the justice center, 8 p.m., 715-327-5525.

• Debate between incumbent Roger Rivard and challenger Stephen Smith at UWBC Fine Arts Theatre, 7 p.m., 715-234-8176.

Grantsburg

TUESDAY/23

• Migration, a look at Sandhill Cranes at Crex, 4 p.m., 715-463-2739, crexmeadows.org.

Center City, MInn.

Luck

• Historical society’s Svenska smorgasbord at the Swedish Mall Restaurant, 5-7 p.m.

Milltown

• QPR, for suicide prevention, training at the hgh school, 6:30 p.m., 715-327-4868.

• Legion and Auxiliary meeting/dinner at the high school. Dinner 6:30 p.m., meeting 7 p.m.

• Author Christine Seaton reads from her book at the library, 6 p.m.

Frederic

• Tracy Chipman telling scary stories at the library, 6 p.m., 715-825-2313.

St. Croix Falls

• Diabetes support group at the medical center, 6-8 p.m., 715-483-0431.

FRI. & SAT./19 & 20 Amery

• Autumn prophetic gathering at Harvest Fire Ministries, 6-9:30 p.m., 715-338-8892.

Luck

• FFA haunted house, park at school and hayride to house, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

FRI.-SUN./19-21 Luck

• Earth Arts Fall Salon art exhibition in the community room at Cafe Wren. Fri. 5-8 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m.4 p.m., earthartswi.org.

FRIDAY/19 Balsam Lake

• Flu shots at the health department, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 715485-8500.

Luck

• Health & wellness fair at the school, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Milltown

• Fish fry at the VFW 6856, 4:30-7 p.m.

Osceola

• Polk Fest at St. Croix ArtBarn, Dick Durand & the Barnstormers, 6:30-9 p.m.

SAT. & SUN./20 & 21 Turtle Lake

• Model railroad show, Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; farm toy show & craft sale, Sun. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the elem. school, 715-986-4680.

Most leaves have fallen but this early October photo allows one more glimpse of fall color.

- Photo submitted

SATURDAY/20

Webster

Wolf Creek

• Open Arms hosted by Alliance Church of the Valley. Meal and fellowship, 5-6:30 p.m., 715-483-1100.

Amery

• Chili feed & hunting tips at First Baptist Church, 6 p.m.

Must RSVP by Oct. 15, 715-866-4111.

Clayton

• Travis Webb Memorial Hunt at Wolf Creek Bar. Volleyball tourney 2 p.m., chili feed 6 p.m., 715-431-0341.

Cushing

SUNDAY/21

Frederic

• Fall dinner at Georgetown Lutheran Church, 11:45 a.m.2 p.m.

• Balsam Lutheran Church presents “Music and More” at 7 p.m.

• Women’s Expo at the fire hall, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

• Bazaar and bake sale at First Lutheran Church, 10 a.m.2 p.m.

• Alumni Homecoming Fundraiser at Hacker’s Lanes, 4 p.m.-midnight. 6-8 p.m. supper/social time. Sandy Lundquist at 715-472-4114 days or 715-327-8502 evenings.

Grantsburg

• Crane tour at Crex, 5 p.m.-sunset, 715-463-2739, crexmeadows.org.

• Rummage sale at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Osceola

• Humane society meat raffle at the Cascade Bar, 1 p.m.

Siren

• Burnett County Republican Party will meet at 7 p.m. in Room 162 in the government center.

Balsam Lake Clear Lake

• Moe Lutheran Church lutefisk dinner, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

St. Croix Falls

WEDNESDAY/24 Balsam Lake

• Unity Eagles Booster Club monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Frederic

• Workshop at the village hall for CatTown Rescue volunteers, 3 p.m., 715-501-8488.

Luck

Dresser

• Community Education Day at the elementary school, 9-11:30 a.m. and noon-2:30 p.m., 715-472-2152, Ext. 103.

Frederic

• Family Halloween party at Festival Theatre, 7 p.m., 715483-3387.

• Tri-County LifeCare fall banquet fundraiser at Trollhaugen. 5:30 p.m. social, 6:30 p.m. dinner, 715-755-2229.

• Eastern Star’s harvest dinner at the Landmark Masonic Center, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Grantsburg

St. Croix Falls

THURS.-SUN./25-28 St. Croix Falls

Shell Lake

• Junior & senior high patriotic concert, lasagna dinner, at the high school, 3:30 p.m., 715-463-5165, Ext. 202.

• “Playing with Fire” at Festival Theatre. Thurs.-Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., 715-483-3387, festivaltheatre.org.

Spooner

• Fall harvest dinner, craft & bake sale at Elim Lutheran Church, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Range

THURSDAY/25

St. Croix Falls

• Lyme disease education and support at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 7 p.m., 715-268-2856, 715-268-2035.

• Shell Lake Lions/Indianhead Medical Center Health Fair at the Shell Lake Arts Center, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Indianhead Writers Fall Writing Contest at the ag station, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. RSVP lunch by Oct. 18, 715-468-2604.

• Preparing the Garden for Winter workshop at the ag station, 10 a.m. - noon, 715-635-3506.

Turtle Lake

• Craft show and flea market at St. Ann Center, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 715-986-4977.

Webb Lake

• Northwestern College Piano Tour at the Alliance Church of the Valley, 4 p.m., nwc.edu/music, 651-6282080.

• Public is invited to meet Adam Bever, Assembly candidate and Dan Olson, Senate candidate, at the library, 4:30-6 p.m.

• Lakes & Pines Sno-Trails Casino Night at the Cabaret, 8 p.m.-midnight, wilakespines.org, 715-259-7780.

"Playing with Fire" asks the questions

Amery

Centuria

• Adult grief support group meeting at Holy Trinity Church, 6:30 p.m., 715-483-3363.

ONGOING Every Day

AA &/or AlAnon, Polk & Burnett counties, 715-931-8262 for time/location. Amery, 715-268-8431.

Divorce care support group at Apple River Community Church, 715-268-8360, 715-268-2176.

Every Monday

Indianhead Barbershop Chorus meets at the Balsam Lake old courthouse, 7:30 p.m., 715-483-9202.

Baby and Me class - Amery Medical Center, 1-2 p.m.

Grief Share support group at Centennial Hall, Amery, 715-268-2176 or 715-268-8360.

Moms In Touch International, First Baptist, Amery, 2 - 3 p.m., 715-268-5408, www.momsintouch.com Partners of Veterans women’s support group, Counseling Associates, Siren, 1-2:30 p.m., 715-349-8575.

Play group for children and caretakers at the Burnett County Family Resource Center, 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Every Tuesday

Bingo - Burnett County Moose Lodge, Siren, 6 p.m.

Survivors of domestic violence & sexual assault support group, Polk Co., 800-261-7233, 6-7:30 p.m.

Anger management group at Amery Regional Medical Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 715-268-4094.

Master Gardener Training at Polk County Government Center, 6-9 p.m. Also some Saturdays, 715-485-7600.

Every Wednesday

Festival Theatre’s “Playing with Fire,” onstage through Oct. 28, asks a question: “Why did you abandon me?” Finally, the question is asked, and the creature is desperate for an answer. In their final confrontation, the brilliant but dying Victor Frankenstein and the creature he created seek answers to questions they have been holding for years. The creature has led Frankenstein to the far reaches of the North Pole, a cold, stark setting, where there would be no interruptions of their dialogue. Desiring revenge for the murder of his young bride, Frankenstein followed the monster relentlessly, giving up his career, his life, to rid the world of the evil he thought he brought upon it. A cast of six tells the tale, written

by Barbara Field and based on Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel. Performances are Thursdays through Sundays with 7:30 p.m. shows on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. matinees on Sundays. The cast photo shows actors Stuart Brooks of Madison as Victor Frankenstein, Gabriel Murphy of Baldwin, Kan., as the Creature, Andrew Benson of Davenport, Iowa, as Professor Krempe, Franklin Huber of Peoria, Ill., as Adam, Jaclyn Johnson of Minneapolis as Elizabeth, and Stephen Pearce of North Pole, Alaska, as young Victor. The production team has Joan Brooks as director and Jaclyn Johnson as production manager. In the other photo Stuart Brooks and Murphy act out a scene. This show is recommended for young adults and older. To reserve tickets or purchase a Flex Pass, call the box office at 715-483-3387 or 888-887-6002. Tickets can also be purchased by e-mailing boxoffice@festivaltheatre.org, or online at festivaltheatre.org. Festival Theatre is located in downtown St. Croix Falls.

- Special photos

Women of Hope, cancer support group, at SCRMC, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., 715-483-0431.

Free playtime with your toddler at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church,10-11:30 a.m., 715-557-0630.

Every Thursday

Breastfeeding support group at the St. Croix Regional Medical Center, 2-3:30 p.m., 715-483-0431.

Play group for children and caretakers at the Burnett County Family Resource Center, 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Every Saturday

AA meets at the West Denmark Lutheran Church, rural Luck, 9 - 10 a.m.