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Your opinion? This yard display in the village of Frederic seems to confirm fears that colder weather has arrived in the wake of an unseasonably warm October thus far. - Photo by Gary King

How much do you know? October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month; How much do you know about the disease? NATIONWIDE – Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer among women in the United States. Each year, more than 192,000 women in our country are diagnosed with the disease – as are approximately 2,000 men. As with many health issues, education can be key. If you learn to recognize the symptoms of breast cancer and take steps to minimize your risk, you’re off to a strong start. What are the symptoms of breast cancer? In its early stages, breast cancer often has no symptoms. However, as a tumor develops, the following symptoms may be present: • A lump in the breast or underarm that persists after your menstrual cycle • Swelling in the armpit • A marble-like area under the skin

• Persistent pain or tenderness in the breast • A noticeable flattening or indentation on the breast, which may indicate a tumor that cannot be seen or felt • Any change in the size, contour, texture or temperature of the breast • A change in the nipple, such as an indrawn or dimpled look, itching or burning sensation, or ulceration • Unusual discharge from the nipple • An area that is distinctly different from any other area on either breast It is important that any new mass,

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If the 7th Congressional District election were held today, I’d vote for: 1. Julie Lassa 2. Sean Duffy 3. Gary Kauther 4. I don’t know enough yet about the candidates 5. Not voting Go to our online poll at www.the-leader.net (Weekly results on page 8)

Deaths • Dorothy Curnow • Anne E. Clark • Donald (Don) Johnson • Iona Hilma (Jensen) Van Gundy • Victor “Vic” Anderson • Wilmer Herman Pautsch • Violet (Taylor) Linton • Sandra Kolve • Raymond Dale Forslund • Dianne K. Engelhart • Jeff Aune • Eriika Jeanne Amis Obituaries on page 22-23B

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If you don’t believe this October has providing some beautiful weather, consider the temperatures recorded one year ago at the Spooner Ag 2009 Hi Lo Precip. Research Station Oct. 11 35 24 (inset at left). The Oct. 12 36 24 .7” snow difference is night Oct. 13 34 20 .9” snow and day - or summer and fall, if you Oct. 14 43 23 Oct. 15 43 33 .7” snow prefer. Last year’s Oct. 16 40 29 .08” rain October even included some snowOct. 17 45 29 fall. Temperatures are cooling but we 2010 Hi Lo Precip. haven’t come close Oct. 11 76 45 to the cold of a year Oct. 12 74 45 ago. Above, Theron Oct. 13 73 36 Barton, almost 4 Oct. 14 64 36 years old, knows Oct. 15 67 32 how good we’ve Oct. 16 58 32 got it. - Photo by Larry Samson Oct. 17 65 31

St. Croix Falls firefighters took part in a training exercise this past weekend that involved the burning of a building on Hwy. 8 to make way for the roundabout intersection at the stoplight near Menard’s. - Photo by Rob Harrison

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Yo-yo tour coming to Luck

LUCK - A Duncan Yo-yo Heritage Tour will be coming to the Luck Library on Sunday, Oct. 31, from 1 to 4 p.m. Some lucky boy or girl will win a new Schwinn bicycle by showing off their yo-yo skills like children did at contests held years ago. The Duncan Yo-Yo company remains a part of the village’s heritage and memories. The library/museum’s new building design incorporates the round entry to honor Duncan Yo-Yo. A special guest will be Luck’s very own Ted Anderson, an 88-year-old resident of Luck who toured with Duncan Yo-Yo in the early 1950s. Duncan is celebrating its 80-plus years of heritage by touring the United States. For many years Duncan has had touring demonstrators traveling the globe and we are celebrating this tradition by traveling the United States performing and holding local yo-yo contests like those remembered by many. - with submitted information

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MILLTOWN - Chad Lewis, co-author of “The Wisconsin Road Guide to Haunted Locations,” will be sharing some of his most haunted and scary cases from Polk County and surrounding area on Friday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. at the Milltown Public Library. The event is free and open to all ages. Lewis is a paranormal researcher and author for Unexplained Research L.L.C He holds a Master of Science degree in psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Lewis had trekked across the world in search of the paranormal. He has been featured on the Discovery Channel’s “A Haunting,” ABC’s “World’s Scariest Places,” and hundreds of radio interviews, TV appearances and newspaper articles. Lewis is the author of the Hidden Headlines series and also the co-author of the Road Guide to Haunted Locations book series. He has presented at hundreds of libraries, universities, schools and private functions for crowds of seven to 700. - with submitted information

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by Regan Kohler to say, “Grandpa shot an Washburn County Register alligator!” BIRCHWOOD – An offJilek said the alligator duty Washburn County most likely was someone’s Sheriff’s Department pet, and the owner possideputy was astounded bly released it because it when he came across an angot too big. imal not often seen in Jilek said the alligator northern Wisconsin – an was still moving after it alligator. was shot, so he had to tie Brian Jilek said that on its mouth shut. Friday, Oct. 8, he was out The Department of Natfor a walk with two of his ural Resources wildlife bigrandchildren and dogs on ologist later contacted his parents property in Jilek, as they wanted to Birchwood, near Sucker know if there might be Creek. As they were commore in the area. Jilek said This nearly 4-foot-long alligator was discoving back across the hay that though there have ered by off-duty Deputy Brian Jilek Friday, Oct. 8, field, his dogs noticed in a Birchwood field. – Photo submitted been news reports of two something along the edge other alligator sightings in of the field. the village, this is not true. was, “Holy cow!” “The young dog acted really “There was only one alligaJilek ended up having to weird,” Jilek said. tor, and one disposed of,” he shoot the alligator, as the young As he got closer, Jilek saw children and dogs were nearby, said. something dark, and at first and gators can move fast. He The alligator was the talk of glance thought it might be a said that since it was near a the town last week, according snapping turtle. However, it swamp, there was a possibility to Jilek, with a friend of his turned out to be a 3-foot, 10- of it getting into the creek. even hearing about it on a inch alligator. Florida radio station. “It’s a safety issue,” he said. Jilek said his first thought His grandchildren ran inside

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• Briefly • SIREN -At its meeting Tuesday, Oct. 19, members of the Siren Senior Citizens Community Center elected a new slate of officers to take over Jan. 1, 2011. Corrine Root was elected president, Gerry Vogel vice president, Barb Munger secretary and Judy Johnson re-elected treasurer. – submitted ••• GRANTSBURG - A Halloween Festival at Crex Meadows will be held Saturday, Oct. 30, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the wildlife center at Grantsburg. Celebrate Halloween with the whole family. Wear your costume and hike the glowing trail lit by Jack-o’-lanterns and learn about creepy critters during a skit performed by Grantsburg High School students around a campfire. Make seasonal crafts and enjoy a treat with hot apple cider. The event is open to the public free of charge. For more information contact information@crexmeadows.org or call 715-463-2739. - with submitted information ••• SIREN - Planning is under way for the first-annual Community Christmas Dinner, a meal that will be free to all who attend, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 18. The meal, which will be served in the Siren School Commons area from noon to 2 p.m., is sponsored by area churches and businesses. This is a sitdown, family-style dinner. No takeouts will be provided. – submitted ••• CORRECTION: Two last names in our story on the exchange students at Frederic last week were incorrectly spelled. The correct names are Sandra Kasper and Yasemin Ulusahin. We apologize for the errors.

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How much/from page 1 lump or breast change be checked by a health care professional with experience in diagnosing breast diseases. Please talk to your doctor if you see or feel anything out of the ordinary. Who is at risk of developing breast cancer? • Women with a history of breast cancer have a three- to fourfold increased risk of developing a new breast cancer, unrelated to the first one, in the other breast or in another part of the same breast. • Women with a family history of breast cancer. Having a mother, sister or daughter who has (or has had) breast cancer increases your risk for developing the disease. The risk is even greater if your relative developed breast cancer before menopause and had cancer in both breasts. • Women over age 50. About 77 percent of women diagnosed with breast cancer each year are over age 50, and almost half are age 65 and older. • Carriers of alterations in either of two familial breast cancer genes called BRCA1 or BRCA2. Women with an inherited alteration in either of these genes have up to an 80 percent chance of developing breast cancer in their lifetime. • Caucasian women are at a slightly higher risk of developing breast cancer than are AfricanAmerican, Asian, Hispanic and Native American women. • Women who have their first child after age 35 or never have children. • Women who started menstruating before age 12. • Women who begin menopause after age 55. - for full story see www.the-leader.net

Eleven more arrested in drug raids Tuesday by Gary King Leader editor BURNETT COUNTY Authorities arrested 11 more people they believe are connected to a large drug ring on St. Croix Chippewa tribal lands. Drug raids were carried out Tuesday morning, starting at 9:30 a.m., by several local and state law enforcement agencies. Arrested were Eugene D. Songetay, Louis R. Oiyotte, Kelvin J. Buskirk, Veronica L. Songetay, Barbara E. Berthiaume, Renee L. Mosay, Michelle L. Buskirk, Rita L. Bearhart, Courtney G. Oustigoff, Tyrone S. Awonohopay and Joseph T. Long. All 11 were booked at the Bur-

nett County Jail. Prosecution will be handled by Burnett County District Attorney William Norine. A federal investigation into drug activity on tribal lands has been ongoing since 2008. Tuesday’s drug raids were made in the tribal communities of Maple Plain (near Cumberland), Hertel and Danbury and in the Lake Lena community in Minnesota. Authorities are still looking to apprehend more suspects, according to Burnett County Sheriff Dean Roland. The investigation has resulted in 24 convictions by the U.S. Attorney's Office over the past several months. Drug trafficking

charges in those cases involved the delivery of cocaine, cocaine base (crack) and methamphetamine. The investigation was a joint effort led by the Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation that also included the St. Croix Tribal Police Department, Lac Courtes Oreilles Tribal Police Department, the Northern Area Crime Unit, the Rice Lake Police Department, the Barron County Sheriff's Department, the Burnett County Sheriff's Department, and the Wisconsin State Patrol. “I'm proud of the work that the Department of Justice's

Teen agrees to lesser plea Charges reduced to fourth-degree sexual assault by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – A 17-yearold former Frederic High School student agreed to a speedy plea bargain, foregoing a jury trial in a case where he was alleged to have sexually assaulted a middle school student at the school during a sporting event at the school on the evening of Sept. 13. Antwon D. Smith was originally charged with felony sexual assault after allegedly following a teen into the women’s rest room, and then forcing his way into her stall and attempting to sexually assault her. The victim reportedly refused numerous times, but Smith is alleged to have persisted. Smith was originally charged with felony child enticement sexual contact, and misdemeanor disorderly conduct on Sept. 15, and then the next day had another felony charge added to the original allegations, after the original charge of child enticement was dismissed. That later charge was second-degree felony sexual assault of a child - under age 16.

He made an initial appearance on Sept. 15 answering to the two original charges. During that appearance before Judge Robert Rasmussen, the initial felony count was dismissed without prejudice. However, the district attorney’s office filed similar felony charges against Smith the next day, this time for felony second-degree sexual assault of a child, which carried a potential 40-year prison sentence, on top of a $100,000 fine. Smith requested a speedy trial at a subsequent hearing two weeks ago, and with that speeded process, his attorney and the state came to an agreement last week where Smith would plead no contest to lesser, misdemeanor charges, in exchange for the state’s dismissal of all felony counts. Under the terms of that plea bargain on Oct. 6, Smith agreed to the no-contest plea to misdemeanor fourth-degree sexual assault, as well as to the remaining misdemeanor disorderly conduct, with all felony charges being dismissed. Rasmussen approved the amended charges, as did Smith, who was being held in the Polk County Jail since the allegations surfaced. He was sentenced to the reduced charges in Polk County Circuit Court on Oct. 7 and does receive some credit for

Stabbing in Amery brings arrest AMERY – Police were called to the Amery hospital on Oct. 16 after a man who had been stabbed through the bicep was brought into the emergency room. The man said he’d been at his friend’s house and his landlord had attacked him. After speaking with other witnesses, police went to the address and arrested Anthony Susla, 58,

Amery. He has been charged with substantial battery, possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia and misdemeanor bail jumping. Susla said the others had tried to break into his apartment and he had been protecting himself. Susla had fresh blood on his hands from a cut on his finger. — with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

Two arrested for burglary DRESSER – A Star Prairie man and woman were arrested on Oct. 17 after they were caught in an unoccupied home in Dresser with burglar’s tools. Police had set a motion sensitive alarm at the home at 882 190th St. in Dresser because of recurring burglaries and vandalisms there. After the alarm tripped, police quickly arrived at the home and found Nicholas Holt, 26, and Elsie Johnson, 24, in the home. Both had flashlights, as well as

screwdriver, latex gloves, a tool bag with a screwdriver, razor knives, a pry bar, pipe wrench, pliers, pipe cutters, flashlight, wire cutters and plastic bags. Freshly cut copper pipes were in the room. Both were charged with possession of burglarious tools, a felony, and trespass to a dwelling. Later felony charges of burglary were added. — with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

Man faces felony drug charges CLEAR LAKE – Derek Standaert was arrested on Oct. 12 in connection with a Polk County drug investigation. At the time of his arrest Standaert had 4.7 grams of marijuana with him as well as a digital scale designed to look

like a cell phone and $406. He was charged with possession with intent as well as possessing paraphernalia. — with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

his time served, but still faces a total of 120 days in jail, as well as a small fine. He must also write a letter of apology to the victim, can have no contact with either the victim or her family, and cannot ever set foot on Frederic School property again. He will also undergo mandatory sex-offender treatment within 60 days of his sentence and must be in full compliance with all recommendations. He will be on probation for two years.

Bail posted for man charged with homicide by Regan Kohler Washburn County Register SHELL LAKE – A $100,000 cash bail was posted for the Sarona man charged with firstdegree intentional homicide, and he was released into house arrest Monday, Oct. 18. Jess R. Carsello, 48, has been charged with the murder of Michael T. Elliott, 31, Sarona. According to the criminal complaint, both men were hanging out at a Ripley Spur Road residence Sunday, July 25, when an argument culminated in the alleged shooting and killing of Elliott by Carsello. According to reports, Carsello called 911 and said he’d shot Elliott in self-defense. Carsello was arrested and later charged with first-degree intentional homicide. The Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office concluded that Elliott died from multiple gunshot wounds in the back. Carsello has entered a not-guilty plea to the charge. Carsello’s bail was originally set at $1 million, but it was modified to $100,000 cash, and a condition he be placed on house arrest if posted, by Barron County Circuit Judge James Babbitt on Sept. 2. The bail was deposited Monday, Oct. 4, and Carsello was released into custody of his parents in Weston on Monday. The restrictions are that the residence must be alcohol- and firearm-free at all times for the duration, that he only leave for advance-approved medical appointments, attorney visits or court appearances, no controlled substances unless prescribed by a licensed doctor, no contact with the Elliott family except through an attorney, that he wear a Global Positioning System monitor and is subject to random testing, and that he surrender his passport to the clerk of courts. Carsello’s case had been set for a motion hearing Thursday, Oct. 28, but it was canceled. There is no other court date set as of this time.

agents did on the investigation that led to today's arrests. Wisconsin has one of the best Narcotics Investigative teams in the country,” said Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen. “The results of this effort show what can be accomplished when law enforcement agencies come together and work as a multijurisdictional team.” - with information from state attorney general’s office

Meet the candidates Forum on Monday BALSAM LAKE The Polk County Towns Association will host a candidates forum as part of its regular quarterly meeting this Monday, Oct. 25, at 7:30 p.m. at the Polk County Government Center. The forum will begin by statements from the candidate for clerk of courts and candidates for sheriff, Ed Collins and Pete Johnson. At approximately 8 p.m., the forum between the candidates for the 28th Assembly District, incumbent Ann Hraychuck and Erik Severson, will take place. Candidates have seen the gist of the questions prior to the forum so background information could be gathered. The forum is open to the public. - with submitted information Meet and greet VILLAGE OF MILLTOWN - The Milltown Public Library, located in the heart of Milltown, is hosting a Candidate Meet and Greet on Friday, Oct. 22, from 4 to 7 p.m. This event is open to the public. The November ballot has many contested seats including U.S. Senate and governor. The library has cast a wide net by inviting all the candidates running for office whose decisions most directly affect the residents in and around the village of Milltown. “Getting most of our press from Twin Cities affiliates, residents in northwestern Wisconsin are often left out of the loop regarding Wisconsin elections. We simply hope to create a nonpartisan event where constituents can meet the candidates running for Wisconsin office,” said library Director Jen Feske. At the time this was sent, the Milltown Public Library had attendance confirmation from candidates for the Polk County sheriff, Wisconsin Assembly District 28 and several Independent candidates running for state seats. - submitted WITC forum NEW RICHMOND - Democrat and Republican candidates for three legislative districts will gather in the student commons area at WITC on Tuesday, Oct. 26, from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. The forum gives students and the public an opportunity to ask questions of their potential legislators. Among candidates invited are Ann Hraychuck and Erik Severson, both candidates for the 28th Assembly District. with submitted information

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Duffy, Lassa seek 7th Congressional District seat by Regan Kohler Washburn County Register WASHBURN COUNTY – Republican Sean Duffy, Democrat Julie Lassa and Independent Gary Kauther are running for the 7th Congressional District seat in the Tuesday, Nov. 2, general election. Kauther’s profile will run in next week’s Leader. Duffy defeated candidate Dan Mielke on the Republican ballot in the September primary, while Lassa defeated Democrat candidate Don Raihala. Duffy, Kauther and Lassa are seeking to fill the seat vacated by longtime Congressman Dave Obey. The 7th Congressional District, House of Representatives, serves multiple counties in northwestern Wisconsin – Washburn, Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Chippewa, Douglas, Iron, Lincoln, Marathon, Polk, Portage, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, Taylor, Wood and parts of Clark, Langlade and Oneida counties. The candidates were asked about their backgrounds (including family, education, past and present career experience and government work), why they chose to run for office, what issues are most important to them, and to their branch, at this time, what strategies they would implement in light of the need to keep costs under control, to operate the office as efficiently as possible, and any other relevant information or a general statement. The following are their responses: Sean Duffy Career history: Ashland County district attorney (August 2002-June 2010). [I] was appointed, then ran for office unopposed each term. School name: St. Mary’s, Winona, Minn. Degree awarded: Bachelor of Arts Major: Business marketing School name: William Mitchell College of Law Degree awarded: Juris Doctor Major: Law Hometown: Hayward Spouse: Rachel Campos-Duffy. [We] have six children together. “Congress must get our deficit and debt under control. The most overlooked issue facing America is the economic nuclear bomb we have given to China thanks to Washington’s inability to rein in spending. Our reliance on China to fund projects we

can’t afford comes with serious national security implications. “Too much uncertainty also exists in the marketplace. Talk of more bailouts, and new health care and cap and trade regulations, keeps uncerSean Duffy tainty looming. To reduce uncertainty, we must ensure taxes don’t increase on Jan. 1, and create a simpler, smarter, fairer tax system. We have the best workforce in the world, yet our tax code is the second highest of any advanced industrial nation. By reducing the tax code we can better compete, as well as incentivize – not penalize – companies to keep jobs here. We should oppose taxing overseas products of U.S. companies and protect small businesses by requiring a detailed cost-benefit analysis of any regulation before implementation, and eliminate the 1099 requirement. Finally, we must export Wisconsin-made products, not Wisconsin jobs, because I know Wisconsinites want paychecks, not unemployment checks. By doing this, confidence can be restored and businesses – the true job creators – will feel confident in their investments. “We do need to get spending under control. My six-step plan for restoring fiscal responsibility in government is available on my Web site. To start, I would end all bailouts, cancel unspent stimulus funds and not allow for any Temporary Asset Relief Program reauthorizations. Since 2008, we’ve seen an 84 percent increase in non-defense/security discretionary spending – I would freeze this spending at 2008 levels and only hire one person for every two people retiring from the federal government who don’t work in defense or security – saving hundreds of billions of dollars. I also believe the government should pass a budget every year to better control spending. If families and businesses stay on budget, the government should too. Growing up in Wisconsin, I offer a commonsense approach to problem solving. Electing more people from Madison isn’t the leadership we need – look where that spending got us. We need new leaders for a new direction.

“Wisconsin is my home. I grew up here and my wife, Rachel, and I are raising our six children here. I offer real solutions to restore fiscal sanity, gain control over our debt, bring jobs back to Wisconsin and put money Julie Lassa back into the pockets of our hardworking people and job creators. “I entered this race after the nearly trillion-dollar stimulus bill passed. As a father of six children, it bothered me that Washington government leaders were spending millions, billions and trillions of dollars, and leaving the bill to our children. Our country already has a $13.3 trillion debt – we can’t keep spending and expecting future generations to pay for it. “I am ready to be a fresh voice for the people of the 7th District and bring a new direction to Washington. I wasn’t handpicked to run for this seat, like my opponent; I ran because I saw a problem and wanted to be a part of the solution. I have a unique perspective on understanding and upholding laws as district attorney, and I offer a commonsense approach to problem solving.”

Julie Lassa Career history: Executive director of the Plover Area Business Association, government affairs coordinator, Golden Sands Home Builders and Stevens Point Board of Realtors, state Assembly (1998-2003), state Senate (2003-present) chair of the Senate Economic Development Committee. School name: University of WisconsinStevens Point Degree awarded: Bachelor of Science Major: Political science and business administration Hometown: Stevens Point Family: Married to John Moe. Two daughters, Taylor (6) and Madison (3) “I grew up on my parents small dairy farm in Portage County where I learned early the Wisconsin values I share with working families in the district - how to work hard and make a dollar stretch - values I am running to fight for in Washing-

ton. “I have called on Washington to take its cue from Wisconsin middle-class families. Just like families across northern and central Wisconsin, Washington should be tightening its belt and sticking to a budget. That’s why out of the starting gate in my campaign, I’ve called on Washington to take a 10-percent pay cut until Wisconsinites were back at work and refuse pay raises until we have a balanced budget. I and my family are currently giving back a portion of my salary to taxpayers. “I was also the first candidate in the race to propose a comprehensive jobs plan and have been traveling across the district meeting with voters as part of my Shake Up Washington, Grow Wisconsin jobs tour. I believe Washington needs to adopt a commonsense pro-worker pro-business strategy to create jobs and should start by ending failed policies that ship jobs overseas. I have called for ending tax breaks for corporations that outsource jobs. By getting tough on China and reforming failed trade deals like NAFTA, I believe we can level the playing field to ensure that Wisconsin workers and small businesses—the best in the world—can compete fairly in global markets. I will fight for good-paying Wisconsin jobs to build a strong middle class by giving tax breaks to the true engines of economic growth— Main Street small businesses and working families. “I am also deeply committed to keeping Social Security and Medicare strong for our seniors and our families. I earned the endorsement of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare because of my leadership and vision in supporting seniors and in protecting Social Security from being privatized. “Wisconsin has seen more than 52,000 jobs go to China because of our nation's trade deficit. My opponent supports giving tax breaks for corporations and special interests – the same eight groups that are spending more than $1.2 million in attacks to get him elected. “I have called on my opponent to join me in supporting the DISCLOSE Act, which would hold corporations and outside groups accountable in campaign spending.”

Polk County sheriff: Johnson vs. Collins by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer POLK COUNTY - Voters in Polk County will elect a new sheriff in the Nov. 2 general election, the winning candidate replacing Sheriff Tim Moore, who decided not to seek re-election. The winner will serve a four-year term. Following are profiles of the candidates - Independent Ed Collins and Republican Pete Johnson - and their responses to questions posed in recent interviews. Pete Johnson Profile: Raised in Trade Lake and a Grantsburg graduate. Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice administration. Twenty years in law enforcement. Working for Polk County Sheriff’s Department since 1999. Pete Johnson, an investigator with the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, is the Republican Party candidate for Polk County sheriff. Johnson entered the race when Sheriff Tim Moore announced that he would not seek another term. “I had always planned on running for sheriff sometime but had expected that it would be in the next cycle,” Johnson said. “I think Moore is liked by the county. There is no incumbent running now, so the candidates are all starting on the same level.” Johnson calls himself a big-picture guy and says he can bring a varied background and broad experience to the office. Each division within the sheriff’s department is different, he says. He can stand back and see how it all works together. The sheriff must work with everybody, Johnson says, and do the right thing. It’s

not about management or the union but about taking the right actions. He says he will be honest and upfront in all his dealings. The sheriff’s budget is $7 million, but $6 million of that is personnel costs set Pete Johnson by contracts. The sheriff has control of the $1 million operations budget, Johnson says. With money tight, the sheriff may need to look at cutting personnel and see if any positions can be combined. He would look at how long a position has been vacant and see if there are alternatives to the position. That includes management vacancies, Johnson says. One way to lower costs might be through more flexibility in scheduling, he said. Johnson says the sheriff relies on the chief deputy to keep the day-to-day operations of the department. He says it is the sheriff’s job to deal with the community and the county board. Part of what Johnson wants to do is work closer with the local police chiefs. “We are all doing ultimately the same job,” he says, “and we must work together.” Johnson says there is room for better dialogue between the sheriff and the chiefs. “We can’t keep throwing everyone in jail,” Johnson says. “We need to find ways to keep people out of the jail. Some people need to be there, but we need to see if there are any alternatives.” Johnson says he is willing to work with drug courts and OWI courts and says he is

willing to try anything to stop people from returning to jail. He says programs should be tried and tracked to see is they are really working. “I’m a simple guy,” Johnson says. “I try to make honEd Collins est statements about everything. I think I can do a good job as sheriff and I want to be elected for who I am.” Ed Collins Profile: In law enforcement since 1992. Has served with several local police departments. Was acting chief in Centuria. Four years in Marines. Polk County resident since 1996. Ed Collins says he is truly independent and would come into the Polk County Sheriff’s Department with an outside perspective, not tied to any divisions in the office. He says he would bring in a fresh slate, with no hidden agenda. Collins wants to put aside past differences and move ahead. “It is important for the public to see the sheriff,” Collins says. “I want to be visible and closer to the citizens.” To do that, Collins wants to work with the village councils and local police chiefs. He wants to improve communications and make all officers feel part of the team. He wants to deputize the municipal officers if possible and share more information with them. Collins also wants to do more joint training of officers in the county to in-

crease skills and cooperation while lowering costs for the county and the municipalities. Keeping the public informed also involves being on the street, communicating with people. Collins wants to be proactive, talking with businesses and listening to needs and ideas. He says the public should be the first eyes and ears of the department. Collins wants increased citizen involvement in law enforcement. He would like to start a reserve officer program, training and using the public for work with special events and citizens patrols. Collins says this is a way to involve volunteers, some of whom might want to make a career in police work. He would also like to start a program for troubled youth. The sheriff must work with all his officers and know them well. He must make sure the past differences are put aside and the officers come together as a family. Collins says the sheriff must take care of his officers so they can take care of the public. Collins says he knows budgets will be tight, and he will look for ways to lower costs without hurting service. That could include finding more ways to keep lowrisk inmates out of jail and in the community. His reserve officers program would also provide more trained persons for special uses without increasing costs. “I have done my jobs well in the past,” Collins says. “I have worked closely with the public. Now I am ready to move to another level. I am a simple, commonsense person. What you see is what you get. I am independent.”

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25th Senate District race pits incumbent Jauch vs. Deutsch by Regan Kohler Washburn County Register reporter WASHBURN COUNTY – Two candidates for Wisconsin’s 25th Senate District will face each other in the Tuesday, Nov. 2, general election– Sen. Bob Jauch (I) and Dane A. Deutsch. Incumbent Jauch, who was first elected to the Senate in 1986, is running again on the Democratic ballot, while Deutsch is on the Republican ballot. The 25th Senate District is made up of Washburn, Ashland, Bayfield, Barron, Douglas, Iron, Sawyer and part of Polk counties. The candidates were asked about their backgrounds – including family, education, past and present career experience and government work – why they chose to run for office, what issues are most important to them, and to their branch, at this time, what strategies they would implement in light of the need to keep costs under control, to operate the office as efficiently as possible, and any other relevant information or a general statement. The following are their responses:

Dane A. Deutsch

Family: married to Katharine Joy Deutsch for over 32 years. Four children – Toby (administrative recruiter for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee), Moses (first lieutenant in U.S. Army, deployed to Iraq), Sarah (UW-Madison Law School grad and lawyer in Phoenix, Ariz.,) and Israel (law enforcement officer in Green Bay) and two grandkids: Eli and Maria. Education: Bachelor of Science in physical education and health at Bemidji State University; Associate of Arts in aerospace science at University of Wisconsin-Superior; 50 percent completed master’s degree from University of Wisconsin-Stout in information communications technology. Occupation: business owner and entrepreneur [with] three businesses built from scratch over the last 20 years: Deutsch’s Gymnastics Training Center, DCS Netlink (computer and networking company), and Leadership Management Development Center (teach character education and soft skills such as leadership, teamwork, relationship building, management, etc.). Relevant experience: military veteran, managed all USAF communications-electronics throughout the country of Turkey; board of directors in local chamber of commerce; national ambassador for Character Counts, a character education program; teacher by degree, and coach by profession; Minnesota American Legion Boys State Senator; Eagle Scout; member of the UW-Stout Advisory Board for ICT college degrees. Why I chose to run for office: I am a businessperson who will work to have government run like a business to balance the budget, eliminate the debt, and grow businesses, which will provide jobs for people. I am a proven leader that is team-oriented who can influence those changes, and whom people trust. I will lead with character and business-minded common sense. Most important issue: We need more jobs. Becoming more business friendly, and growing businesses, leads to more jobs, which in turn leads to greater revenue, which brings more children to our schools and a larger population for all of our communities to grow and prosper. Cost control: As a business person, the first item on the

agenda is to look for, find and cut out the inefficiencies in government that are costing taxpayer dollars. This can be done without taking away any Bob Jauch Dane A. Deutsch critical programs currently serving the citizens. Work to eliminate the fraud, waste and abuse. We must eliminate our debt and be fiscally responsible. Campaign Web site: www.daneforsenate.com

Bob Jauch

Following four years in the Army, including one year in Vietnam, I attended UW-Eau Claire. Upon the death of my father, I quit school to assist my mother with a small printing business. I then moved to Superior to work for Congressman Dave Obey and attended UW-Superior. I was elected to the Assembly in 1982, and elected to the Senate in 1986. Currently, I serve as chair of the Children and Families Committee and am vice chair of the Education and Natural Resources Committee. I am also the chair of the Legislative Study Committee on fraud and abuse. I participate in state, national and international civic education programs to strengthen democracy and promote citizenship. Public office remains one of the most honorable ways to strengthen our communities and improve the lives of our neighbors. I am inspired by the beauty of the north, am motivated by the strong character of our neighbors and remain passionately committed to apply my skills, experience and energy to better their lives. Our forests, fields, rivers, streams and lakes define the landscape and I am committed to continuing an effort to preserve and manage these beautiful resources to preserve them for the future and sustain our economy. I share the northern values of good schools, safe communities, strong families and a clean environment and am passionate in advocating for policies that provide the opportunity for our region to grow and our citizens to prosper. Our region is often overlooked by those who believe that Wisconsin ends at Hwy. 29, and no one works harder than I do to assure that our citizens are treated as equals with those who live in our largest cities in the south. I believe in a strong state-local partnership to assure that our children are well educated and that our property taxpayers are protected. That partnership must invest in maintaining and improving our infrastructure and helping our businesses grow. Northern residents work hard, volunteer their time and invest their energy to help others and build our communities. The will of the people is the law of the land and I am deeply committed to working with them to leave a legacy of a better life for the future. Improving the northern economy is always the top priority, and my primary responsibility is to work with local

officials and business to find the right policies and resources to protect and expand jobs. The state adopted my proposal to provide $3 million in revolving loans to support the protection and expansion of small businesses in the north. The Legislature adopted several of my transportation initiatives to help improve the financial viability for loggers. At my urging the Department of Natural Resources reversed their decision to close the Hayward nursery. Our farms are the lifeblood of our society and I have worked for policies to provide long-term financial stability by investing in alternative energies like biofuels. Investing in our bridges and roads is critical to our wellbeing and essential to growing our economy and I have strongly supported major investments in Hwys. 53 and 63. I have also continuously worked to increase local road aids which are critical to protecting the local levy and maintaining our local roads. We have a moral and constitutional responsibility to invest in equal education for our children. Education is the pipeline to the promise of our future and I have passionately argued for more resources and greater flexibility to help our small rural schools succeed. Painful budget reductions will continue as Wisconsin struggles with the harmful effects of the global recession. State employee positions have been eliminated and over 10 percent of our state workforce is vacant. Salaries were frozen while all state employees take 16 days of furlough. I also returned 4 percent of my salary as part of a shared responsibility to cut costs and balance our budget. Agency budgets were cut by 5 percent, including over $633 million in cuts to medical assistance and $294 million in reduction to K-12 schools. The university budget was cut by $135 million. I currently chair the Legislative Study Committee on fraud and abuse, which will recommend changes that will result in additional savings. School districts operate with restrictive spending limits and many are now considering consolidation or dissolution. The Legislature adopted my language to increase consolidation aid as a way of providing financial assistance to taxpayers who choose to consolidate their districts. While communities work well together in the north, we must also find ways to eliminate barriers for local governments to consolidate and more efficiently deliver services. I serve the public, not the special interest, and I will do my best to protect citizens from the selfish behavior of others who don’t care about community. My job is to serve working families and farmers who work hard and contribute to the well-being to their community. I will continue to cooperate and provide assistance to northern Wisconsin businesses which make investments in new jobs and growing our economy. However, I will also do my best to eliminate corporate tax loopholes that shift the burden of taxation from businesses to homeowners. Our citizens have every right to expect public officials to put politics aside and seek solutions. Those who practice the politics of obstruction and hope for failure hurt America. As a state lawmaker I know how to assure that government is responsible, responsive and efficient. Every day I work with local officials, colleagues and local business to improve the economy and revitalize our region. I am a problem solver who cuts through partisanship and polarization to get results.

Mielke launches write-in campaign vote for.” Mielke’s list of issues includes: • I believe strongly that we must end abortion. • We must protect our elderly, veterans and those who are truly needy. • We must abide by the Constitution. • I am strongly opposed to having our government supporting/promoting and funding immoral lifestyles. • I also believe that we must clean up the election process so that it is fair and equitable to all. “I believe that these fundamental issues are more important than all the other political concerns facing us today. To neglect dealing with these just to get elected is, I believe, a slap in our Creator’s face. Without God’s favor this nation cannot and frankly should not continue to prosper.” - with information from Mielke campaign

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Debate held in 7th Congressional District by Glen Moberg Wisconsin Public Radio WAUSAU - The two leading candidates for Congress in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District squared off in a televised debate Sunday night, Oct. 17. Former Ashland County District Attorney Sean Duffy and state Sen. Julie Lassa each hope to replace Dave Obey, who has held the seat for 41 years. Lassa, a Democrat from Stevens Point, accused Republican Sean Duffy of trying to hide his support of Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan’s plan to privatize Social Security. She accused him of supporting Ryan’s budget plan in the past, which “includes privatization of Social Security.” Duffy denied Lassa’s charges as false, citing newspaper coverage of the issue. “The Wausau Daily Herald said it’s misleading. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel said it was ‘liar liar pants on fire.’” The two candidates repeatedly sparred on the issues of

free trade, the role of government and job creation. Duffy accused Lassa of supporting job-killing policies in the state Senate. He says under Lassa’s leadership the state has lost 150,000 jobs, expanded the size of government, increased taxes, and has seen a number of businesses and companies leave Wisconsin. Lassa retorted that Polaris was moving 400 jobs to Mexico because of tax incentives for outsourcing that Duffy supports. “(Duffy) supports leaving those tax loopholes in place. I think they need to be closed. We need to be rewarding businesses who invest in Wisconsin and American workers. And talking about the job losses in this state and in this country, it was the greed of the big Wall Street banks that brought this country down on its knees.” The debate was held in the studio of Wausau’s CBS affiliate, WSAW-TV, and also broadcast in the Eau Claire and Superior television markets.

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Perala, Rivard and Schiess seek to replace retiring Rep. Hubler by Regan Kohler Washburn County Register reporter WASHBURN COUNTY – Three candidates are running for the 75th Assembly District seat in the Tuesday, Nov. 2, general election – Roger Rivard, Steve Perala and John Schiess. Rep. Mary Hubler has been the 75th District’s representative for many years, but she opted not to run again. Rivard is on the Republican ballot, after defeating Republican candidates Judith Wells Espeseth, Don Quinton and Dari McDonald in the September primary. Perala is running on the Democrat ballot, and Schiess is running as a write-in for the Republican ballot. The 75th Assembly District includes southern Washburn County, a majority of Barron County and the towns of McKinley, Johnstown and Beaver in Polk County. The candidates were asked about their backgrounds (including family, education, past and present career experience and government work), why they chose to run for office, what issues are most important to them, and to their branch, at this time, what strategies they would implement in light of the need to keep costs under control, to operate the office as efficiently as possible, and any other relevant information or a general statement. The following are their responses:

Steve Perala Background: Steve Perala, 38, Barron; Barron High School [graduate]; Bachelor of Science, mathematics, University of Wisconsin-Superior, Master of Education, UW-La Crosse; high school math teacher and baseball coach, Barron High School (nine years); research assistant in the state Assembly (three years); director, Northern Tier (Education Association for Northern Wisconsin Schools, one year). I have two young children. I am concerned about their future and the future of my former students who are now beginning their adult lives. I was raised in the district and was fortunate to return home to raise my children. I want my children, former students and future generations to have the same opportunities. We need to set a long-range plan for the economic future of our area. We need to make sure that all of our decisions are part of a much larger solution and direction for our area and our state. I was fortunate to get a good start on life while I was growing up in Barron. Today’s seniors are a large part of my success. I want to protect our seniors for the sacrifices they made for my generation. Their well-being and the future of my children and children in our community will be very important in every decision I make. Jobs and the economy need to be priority number one for the next legislative session. The decisions we make, however, must be part of a much broader long-term strategy for growth. The discussion should center on where we want to go – not just for today but five and 10 years down the road. Decisions should be made with our goals in mind. It will not work if we are only reactionary – we must be proactive in our approach. Education needs to be a part of this strategy. We will also need to develop more public and private partnerships with business and work in a bipartisan fashion to accomplish this goal. A new generation of leaders will be needed to bring these new ideas to the forefront. Difficult cuts are required to balance the budget and protect our priorities. When balancing our family budget, we don’t ask our children to eat less food. My wife and I tighten our belts. Government can do the same by identifying priorities and cutting waste. We need a budgeting system that does not punish departments for saving money, and we need a vision that ties all spending to a broader set of goals. One of the most important things we will need to do is work across the aisle in a bipartisan fashion. If there is a good idea, I will support it no matter if the idea came from a Democrat, Republican or Independent. As a teacher I was always happy to learn from others to improve myself and my profession. I plan to listen, use strong leadership and a working

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knowledge of our political system to benefit our region – not to make myself look good or play party politics. To put us on the right track for the future, it will take a collective effort from all parties. The public is ready for a new generation of leaders who understand that we are all in this together.

Roger Rivard [I’m] 57 years young, married to my wife, Berni, for over 17 years. We have six children and nine grandchildren. [I’m a] lifelong resident of Rice Lake and the 75th District. Member of [numerous diocesan groups and church council and boards from the 1970s on]; former grand knight of Knights of Columbus, late 1980, [and] fourth-degree knight, 2004. [I’m a] real estate broker, developer and sales associate, 1989-present, currently with Coldwell Banker Brenizer, Realtors, 1994-present [and hold a number of real estate designations]. Member [and past president] of Rice Lake Chamber of Commerce; member and past chairman of Rice Lake Chamber Ambassadors, 2002-present; chairman and member of Rice Lake Chamber Tourism Committee, 2005-present; member of Lumbering Hall of Fame Committee, 2005-present; received the Chamber Member of the Year Award for 2009; past member of Rice Lake Kiwanis Club; scoutmaster Troop 28, St. Joseph’s Church, early 1970s. Between my wife and myself we have six children and nine grandchildren, and I feel we are spending their future away. My wife and I are at the time in our life when all of our friends are retiring, but I feel I must “fight the fight” to give our children what we have. With 160,000 jobs lost in the last year alone, 6,700 employers leaving the state and more government jobs than manufacturing jobs for the first time in state history, I think the number one concern on most people’s minds, and my top legislative priority, is getting our economy back on track and getting people back to work. Over the last several months, I’ve had a chance to talk to thousands of people all across the 75th Assembly District. Most of the people I’ve talked to have had enough of the business as usual in Madison, where the wishes and wants of bureaucrats are given a higher priority than the basic needs of the average family. Like them, I believe it’s time to put our state back in the hands of the people. It’s time to work with employers to create jobs, not punish them for investing here. And it’s time to undo the damage of the last eight years of [Gov.] Jim Doyle’s policies of higher taxes, wasteful spending and more debt. My Restore Wisconsin plan will accomplish these goals and put Wisconsin back on the right track toward economic prosperity again. As a small-business owner and job creator, I know what it takes to balance a budget and run a successful business because I’ve done it every day for nearly 40 years. Unfortunately, Doyle and the politicians who increased state spending by nearly 10 percent in the middle of a recession never bothered to ask the taxpayers of Wisconsin where they were going to cut their family budgets, insulating government from having to make the tough choices. That’s the problem we have in Madison right now – too many politicians talk about our money as if it’s theirs. In general, if working families and small businesses are allowed to keep more of what they earn, it will boost employment, get people back to work and grow our state out of this recession. I’ve lived and worked in this area my entire life. I raised my family in the 75th District because I love this area and will

do everything I can to represent you and our hardworking values in Madison. As a real estate professional and smallbusiness owner for nearly 40 years, I’ve created jobs, helped hundreds of families achieve the dream of John Schiess home ownership, brought business developments representing hundreds of good jobs here to the north woods, and donated my time, effort and energy to several community groups including the Rice Lake Chamber of Commerce, the Rice Lake Fire Department, the Knights of Columbus and my church community. I will always put people first. I will work for you, not the special interests. I will cut wasteful spending and bring fiscal responsibility back to Madison. By doing so, I truly believe that we can make Wisconsin the jewel of the Midwest that it once was … a place where employers will come to invest in our communities, create good jobs and stay here.

John Schiess Schiess, Rice Lake, graduated from UWStevens Point with a major in resource management and a minor in forestry in 1970. He spent two years in ROTC and served in Vietnam. Upon his return, he went back to Stevens Point for a degree in physical education with minors in coaching, biology and driver’s education, while serving in the Wisconsin National Guard there. Schiess has worked out west for the National Park Service, as a junior high science teacher, at a credit bureau, as a counselor and then a courier, and also had a conservative talk show and commentary. He ran for U.S. Senate and Congress while living in Oregon, in 1984 and 1988, respectively. He returned to Wisconsin in 1999 and worked as a professional driver and courier until he ran for the 93rd Assembly District. He planned to retire when he moved to Rice Lake, but remained interested in politics. Schiess joined the governor’s race last fall, but had to drop out due to illness. He then decided to run as a write-in about a month ago, after seeing the primary election results. He said he has studied the U.S. Constitution for 25 years, and felt he could not in good conscience support ei-

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ther candidate for the 2010 Assembly election. He said that more individual responsibility needs to take place, as there is too much “pass the buck” going on. Needs are not rights, he said, as they cannot coexist. If one lives by the 10 Commandments, he or she will have what they need, he said. Illegal immigration is one of the most important issues to Schiess, along with fiscal responsibility, free enterprise and virtue versus vice, meaning the state needs virtuous leaders. He said the state has a moral responsibility to strengthen the family. The country doesn’t have an economic crisis, but a moral crisis that contributes to the inability of the state to balance a budget, he said. The greatest threat to freedom lies within our own country, he said, and people need to recognize the truth. Schiess has a Web site, www.afact.us, that details all his political platforms. The following are his responses to the WCR questionnaire: A recent census shows illegal immigration accounting for 25 percent of the population increase in the state. Can your budget handle that amount of increase for those who insist you add them to your family of responsibility? Solving social problems at the smallest unit of government possible would cut expenses by at least 50 percent. Socialism has never worked, and never will work. The motto for America is freedom, peace and prosperity. That can only come through a virtuous people and a free market economy with a minimum of government regulations. Get the government out of the way and free enterprise will prosper. When the government creates jobs, that’s communism; when the people create jobs, that’s Americanism! Have you had enough of spending money we don’t have, of government dictating down rather than listening to us, of the big government corruption in both parties? The Constitution empowered the government to protect us from four things: 1. Force (the mob offering you a deal you can’t refuse) 2. Monopoly (concentration of power) 3. Vice 4. Debauchery of public morals Now it is the source of and protects all four. Vote for a real conservative … and a real Republican!

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73rd Assembly District: incumbent Milroy vs. Baker by Regan Kohler Washburn County Register reporter WASHBURN COUNTY – Incumbent 73rd Assembly District Rep. Nick Milroy faces Bonnie Baker in the Tuesday, Nov. 2, general election. Milroy, who was elected to the Assembly in 2008, is running on the Democratic ballot, while Baker is on the Republican ballot. The 73rd District is made up of the majority of Washburn, parts of BurBonnie Baker nett and all of Douglas counties. The candidates were asked about their backgrounds – including family, education, past and present career experience and government work – why they chose to run for office, what issues are most important to them, and to their branch, at this time, what strategies they would implement in light of the need to keep costs under control, to operate the office as efficiently as possible, and any other relevant information or a general statement. The following are their responses:

Bonnie Baker

I am married with three children and have lived in Wisconsin the past 15 years. I have served as a board member on the Superior School Board since November 2008. I am a retired speech/language pathologist, having taught 35 years in Superior Schools. • Education: Master of Arts degree in communicative disorders from University of Minnesota-Duluth; Bachelor of Arts degree in speech pathology and audiology from UMD. Current member of the Superior School Board; president of Friends of the Superior Public Library; member of Superior Area Retired Educators Association; Superior Optimist Club; vice chair of Port Cities Volunteer Woman of the Year 2009-10; PTA member; Mensa member; National Rifle Association member. Reason for candidacy: I am concerned about the economic health of our great state. Last year the private sector lost 163,000 jobs; I am concerned about our legislators spending more money than we receive; and we have a ballooning budget deficit which ended at $2.5 billion. I can help change these conditions. Top issues facing the state: The loss of jobs throughout Wisconsin is troubling. We can grow jobs by establishing a business-friendly climate. We need fewer government regulations, lower taxes and fewer fees. In 2009, Forbes ranked Wisconsin as the third-worst state in which to do business; that needs to change. Strategies to control costs: Wisconsin residents paid $2.4 billion more in state and local taxes than the national average in 2000. Put another way, our state-local tax load claimed 12.9 percent of personal income, fourth highest in the country. The Badger State has been among the five most-taxed states in every year since 1991. There is an arrogance that exists in Madison right now – they talk about our money as if it’s theirs. If families and employers are allowed to keep more of what they earn, it will boost employment and consumer spending, which will in turn grow us out of this recession. Every (Gov. Jim) Doyle budget has resulted in a future deficit, and every election cycle brings promises to balance the budget. Instead, the Democrat-controlled Legislature has been shifting money around and filling in deficit holes with one-time federal stimulus dollars, leaving us in a bigger hole. When you’re in a hole, you stop digging – it’s a simple concept that families and small businesses happen to live with every day. Turning off the spigot now will prevent future budget deficits. Other information for the voters: For the first time in state history, Wisconsin’s various levels of government employed more people than Wisconsin’s manufacturers, and Wisconsin’s budget crisis was ranked among the 10 worst in the nation. I believe in the following: • I believe in free enterprise, which does not have excessive government regulations and taxes. I will support a repeal of the capital gains tax, and I support a more simple and streamlined tax code. • I will vote to support a limit on state spending, and I will support a smaller government. • I support a clean environment. The environment is definitely an important issue, but it shouldn’t be the environment or jobs, it must be the environment and jobs that are considered. • I will vote to uphold our Second Amendment rights. The right to keep and bear arms is one of the fundamental freedoms upon which our country was built. • School funding reform is needed. I support [governor candidate] Scott Walker’s plan which would allow local governments and school districts, currently paying higher premiums for health care than the state pays, to enroll in the state employee health plan. This will help keep property taxes low and keep more money in school budgets for students and teachers.

Nick Milroy

versity of Wisconsin-Superior and worked for over a decade as a natural resource professional. As your representative to the Wisconsin State Assembly, I am honored to continue my service to our region. As a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly Committee of Veterans and Military Affairs, I continue to serve my fellow veterans. My background as a biologist has been an asset to the Legislature, where I serve on the Forestry, Natural Resources and Fish and Wildlife com-

mittees. I have an extensive history of volunteering and memberships, which includes, but is not limited to: Lake Superior Bi-National Forum Board of Directors, St. Louis River Watershed Total Maximum Daily Load Partnership Board of Directors, American Fisheries Society, Duluth-Superior Metropolitan Interstate Council Board member and Head of the Lakes Fair Board of Directors. Hobbies and interests: hunting, fishing, camping, scuba diving, wild ricing, reading, traveling, family. As a father of two young children, I am running for the Wisconsin State Assembly because I want to ensure that northern Wisconsin continues to be a great place to live and raise a family. My parents and grandparents taught me the value of hard work and giving back to our community. I have worked hard to live up to that commitment. I served in the Persian Gulf and continued my service upon returning home in the Navy Reserve. Prior to serving in the Legislature, I worked as a biologist protecting our natural resources. Our natural resources in northern Wisconsin are the basis of our economy. My experience as a natural resource professional brings a unique perspective to the Legislature, where I serve on the Forestry, Natural Resources and Fish and Wildlife committees. I have a strong track record of protecting our natural resources and enhancing the jobs that sustain our economy. Like many, I am frustrated with the direction of our state and national economy over the last decade. We need positive leadership that will work toward sustainable economic development to provide jobs for the next generation. My top priorities are to work to bring goodpaying jobs to northern Wisconsin and to hold the line on property taxes so that all of our children can continue to call northern Wisconsin home. I would be honored to continue my service to northern Wisconsin and will always stand up for the working families of our region.

The top issue facing our region is growing our economy by bringing good-paying jobs to northern Wisconsin. To keep northern Wisconsin competitive and bring good-paying jobs here, we must continue to invest in quality educational opportunities for our children, rein in the insurance companies to bring down the cost of health care, and protect our natural resources which are vital to our economy. We also must hold the line on property taxes so that future generations can continue to live, work and raise a family in northern Wisconsin. I will be a vigilant steward of taxpayer dollars. Every expenditure must be carefully analyzed for the positive benefit of our economy. Just like all of our households, Wisconsin must do more with less. I understand the difficulties that so many families are facing, that is why I returned nearly $1,500 of my own salary to help balance the state budget. We can position northern Wisconsin as a leader in the 21st century economy by creating policies and incentives that utilize our region’s bountiful natural resources with investments in renewable energy technologies. Our natural resources are the basis of our economy and we must manage them for sustainability and optimal production. Growing our economy is my top priority so that we can afford to provide quality education, public safety and opportunities for the next generation. I am a husband and father who wants the best not only for my family but for all of our families. My lifetime of service was born in the promise, handed down to me from my parents and grandparents, that we have a moral obligation to give back to others. Our region has given me and my family a wonderful quality of life and hope for a bright future. I am committed to ensuring that northern Wisconsin continues to be a great place to live, work and raise a family. I believe in the values of hard work, sacrifice and freedom that define the people of the north woods. I will carry those values with me every day in my service to you. Endorsements received: Wisconsin Professional Police Association Wisconsin Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Association Professional Firefighters of Wisconsin Wisconsin Education Association Council American Federation of Teachers Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 40 Sierra Club AFL-CIO National Association of Social Workers, Wisconsin Chapter.

I was born and raised in northern Wisconsin and am a fourth generation of the Milroy family to call the north woods home. I have spent 34 of my 36 years living in northern Wisconsin. I am married to my high school sweetheart, Julie, a local public school teacher, and we are raising two children together. I am a proud veteran who served in the Persian Gulf. Returning home from my overseas deployment, I continued my service in the Navy Reserve, served as a city councilor in my hometown, and am a certified Wisconsin Hunter Education instructor. I am a graduate of the Uni-

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Voters will elect someone Nov. 2 to replace Congressman Dave Obey - and it goes without saying to anyone with a grasp on our political system here in Wisconsin how important this vote is to us here in Wisconsin. The Leader does not endorse candidates, but we push hard for educated votes, even though such a mindset is to ignore the thousands - among the 250,000 voters in the 7th District - who simply follow party lines or cast a vote against the establishment, whoever that happens to be at the time. It’s very encouraging to see that Sunday’s debate between the two candidates who aspire to take over Obey’s chair - Julie Lassa and Sean Duffy - was shared by various media. It aired on a Wausau TV station, Duluth-Superior TV stations and C-Span, where it aired Monday evening and remains on the C-Span Web site as a podcast that can be accessed via computer at any time. Are things getting better for Wisconsin voters caught in a twighlight zone of Minnesota news? Perhaps. But you still have to pay attention to where you can find the news important to us. Debates are an important element to political races for the voters as they offer the best glimpse into the personalities of the candidates. One viewer of the debate thought both candidates “were very sincere” but thought Duffy “seemed more enthusiastic,” about what he would do if he’s sent to Washington. Another felt both candidates “were a little flat” but thought Lassa came out on top. You can see for yourself by watching the debate online. A link to the broadcast is listed on the Leader Web site at www.the-leader.net. Over the past 57 years, only two people have held the 7th District Congressional seat - Melvin Laird (1953 to 1969) and David Obey (1969 to 2010). This race is not only historic - it’s critical to how our district is represented in one of the most challenging times, economically, in our lifetimes. Editorials by Gary King

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• Where to write • President Barack Obama 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D.C. 20500 www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ Governor Jim Doyle P.O. Box 7863, Madison, WI 53707 wisgov@mail.state.wi.us Congressman David Obey (7th District) 2462 Rayburn Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20515 or Federal Building, Wausau, WI 54401 (715) 842-5606 Rep. Nick Milroy (73rd District) Room 221 North, State Capitol P.O. Box 8952, Madison 53708 E-mail: rep.milroy@legis.state.wi.us

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

Election-related stories: Duffy: Lassa rhetoric doesn’t match the record or the facts Lassa campaign responds: Rhetoric versus reality Severson reacts to Hraychuck holding Milwaukee fundraisers State’s largest police group endorses Ann Hraychuck for re-election Lassa shares fight to strengthen Wisconsin’s agriculture with local farmers Duffy calls on Lassa to commit to supporting term-limit legislation and more Tavern League of Wisconsin endorses Scott Walker Election-related letters: Carl Pentland: Like a dog Ron Ylitalo: The rich and the poor Amye Mangen: Do your homework in voting for sheriff Marilyn Brissett-Kruger: American Attention Deficit Disorder Bob Wright: You can’t blame one party Laurie Riemer: Roland brings superb qualifications to the job Joe Trumble: Hunters need a change Sunny Rekve: Milroy and Jauch support “Right to dry” John Walkosz: Giving a speech is not enough Mary Ellen Olson: Don’t remove God from a nation blessed by God Sondra Maanum: Who will be left to pay the bills? Eiler Ravnholt: Our votes are not for sale Barb Kittleson: Vote for Jauch and Perala Bill and Laurie McKenzie: Severson represents proactive government Donald Phernetton Jr.: Roland best choice for sheriff Merri Ann Gonzalez: Don’t forget reality Mark and Maude Dahlberg: Severson and Roland best choices Jim Charmoli: It’s Roland - case closed Margo Johnson: Support candidates who limit scope and breadth of government Sharon Kelly: Take Iacocca’s advice Bob Wright: Ann Hraychuck best choice Adolph Peterson: Attention voters

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• Letters to the editor • For all the Ricks out there… On Oct. 9, I had the privilege of meeting Rick of Frederic Repair. I had blown a tire on my trailer hauling firewood. I was planning on going back for a second load of wood later that morning. When the tire blew I called my friend to say I would not make it because of the incident. I was at the intersection by the Frederic High School and Hwy. 35. The blown tire was on the highway side and not on the shoulder side. He recommended I limp it back down the hill to Frederic Repair, whereby I met Rick. He quietly went about taking off the tire, finding one in the back of the shop and placing it on the trailer. He changed something that would have taken me at least a day to fix into a blessing of less than an hour. He humbly asked for $5 for his time, though he had a sign posted in the shop of $50/hour. I am constantly reminded of how people, especially those we have never met, help us every day. These are the reasons I live in what some people may call a small rural community. We help one another, not for money but from love for our neighbor. For all the Ricks out there, thank you. Rochelle Taylor Lewis

We’re not throwaways Supposedly, inflation has not increased enough to warrant a raise in Social Security. In my household, the cost of utilities, insurance, groceries, etc. has not decreased or stayed the same but drastically increased! Solutions suggested are to switch to generic drugs. What if your prescription is not available in generic? Another was rather than considering a reverse mortgage, take in a boarder. Who would chance being scammed, robbed, maimed or worse, for the pittance a boarder would provide? We need real people in government. People who realize how difficult it is for senior citizens. People who realize senior citizens have earned and deserve their retirement and not to be considered throwaways. Judy Silge St. Croix Falls

Don’t forget reality I would like to address a little blerb by Cletus Tauer from Luck. While I agree with his headline, Vote wisely, I take exception to the following: This theme about what has happened during the past two years that President Obama has been in office is just getting too hard to read without comment. Whatever happened to sticking with facts? I truly think that Tauer has been “nipping at the kool-aid.” Did you happen to notice that the economic meltdown happened during “W”’s time in the White House? Did you happen to notice that the projected unemployment rate would have been 18 percent if it had continued at the same rate that it was advancing during “W”’s last year in office? Did you happen to notice that it is currently 8.9 percent in Burnett County? Did you happen to notice that almost all of the bailout money given to big banks has been refunded, and as a result, a lot of the banking business that was previously thought to be “too big to fail” actually then didn’t fail? Did you happen to notice that if you have a pre-existing medical condition that you can no longer be denied coverage? Did you happen to notice that if you have a child in college with no insurance that you can put them on your own policy until age 26? Did you happen to notice the fact that President Clinton left office with a balanced budget and no massive debt, and that “W” left office after spending trillions on a war looking for imaginary weapons of mass destruction? Did you happen to notice that during “W”’s Iraq war that there were billions missing that no one seems to be able to account for? (Perhaps looking in Haliburton’s pocket might help). Did you happen to notice that you still have

your guns? So while I agree that everyone should vote wisely as you say, I also think they should vote using reality and not some delusion. Merri Ann Gonzalez Shell Lake

Lyme misconceptions In our neck of the woods, misperceptions about Lyme and other tick-borne diseases are as prevalent as the ticks themselves. For example, most people believe bites from wood or dog ticks are “safe” and that only bites from tiny deer or bear ticks can cause illness. Deer, bear, wood and dog ticks all harbor Lyme disease, though supposedly the bigger ticks can’t transmit the infection; nonetheless, these bigger ticks transmit other serious illnesses: Rocky Mountain spotted fever, tularemia, and ehrlichiosis/anaplasmosis, all of which can be fatal without prompt medical intervention. The proliferation of tick-borne diseases native to Wisconsin contributes significantly to the seriousness of every bite. Medicine tells us ticks must be attached for 24 to 36 hours to transmit Lyme disease. While this may be true under optimal conditions, improper tick removal—squeezing the body of the tick—can cause it to expel Lyme bacteria into the bloodstream immediately, rather than in the normal fashion, which is close to the end of its long, blood-feeding cycle. Aggravating an attached tick so it will “back out” by applying products such as liquid soap, nail polish remover, petroleum jelly or a hot match is risky, too, for the same reason. Ticks should be removed by placing tweezers or a tick-remover tool as close to the skin as possible and underneath the tick. Gently pull the tick straight, making every effort not to squeeze its body. If the head of the tick is buried, see a physician for removal. There really is no safe length of time for tick attachment. RMSF is transmitted within three to six hours, ehrlichiosis/anaplasmosis in less than 24 hours, and no one knows how fast ticks can transmit Babesia, a red blood cell parasite, also native to Wisconsin. Ticks transmit serious viral infections too. Most people believe a bull’s-eye rash will appear if you have Lyme disease. In actuality, researchers found this characteristic rash in just 9 percent of study subjects that had a rash from the infection. A solid red rash is most often seen in Lyme disease; however, it’s important to remember rash is not always present in those infected. Every tick doesn’t carry every infection, although one in every three deer ticks in Wisconsin will carry Lyme disease. Some people believe they are immune to ticktransmitted diseases, having been bitten many times without showing any signs or symptoms of illness. In fact, they may already harbor low levels of one or more infections–Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis/ anaplasmosis or babesiosis. Each bite from an infected tick can add to the bacterial, viral and parasitic load in the body. These low-lying infections may precipitate a slow decline in health with odd symptoms that come and go. At other times the interval between a new infection and debility may be rapid. Unfortunately, ticks and their bites are often forgotten or dismissed as the agent of various syndromes or diseases with no known cause. Even when Lyme and other tick-borne infections are considered by physicians and tests performed, today’s commonly used tests are woefully inaccurate, so many patients remain undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. Marina Andrews Luck

Severson and Roland best choices It is just as important in our local races as it is at the state and national levels to elect ethical, responsible candidates who are committed to putting our best interests foremost and to doing their utmost to make this a better, safer place in which to live and do business. Dean Roland has been our sheriff for 71/2 years and has done an excellent job.

He has been in law enforcement for 36 years with over 20 years of management experience, and has received national recognition as a leader, community coalition builder and motivational speaker. Dean will uphold the law and hold people accountable, and can organize, manage a budget, communicate and work well with others. We are fortunate to have someone of his caliber as our Burnett County sheriff and we need to keep him for another four years. Erik Severson, candidate for 28th state Assembly District, is running to help make a difference in our state by working for lower taxes, smaller government, job creation and attracting business back to our area. State government has expanded until there are now more government employees than manufacturing employees. And our ever-higher taxes are paying their salaries. Wisconsin is eighth from the bottom in creating a friendly climate for business, and we need to change that. Erik understands what needs to be done to turn things around, and he will work to do it. He needs our support and our vote on Nov. 2. Mark and Maude Dahlberg Grantsburg

Attention all Burnett County supervisors We the people requested a zero budget/levy increase. The administration committee in the first meeting agrees to this. In the second meeting, the county administrator pushes for a 3-percent increase and 4 of 7 agree to a 2 percent. The county has two reserve funds for contingencies, with one having $3.8 million and one having $600,000. Those reserve funds came from our previous tax dollars. We are not in good times and most of us do not have any reserve funds, and you want to take 2 percent more this year; unreasonable. This is stinking thinking. Our local paper has an excellent article on “The impact of the economy on domestic violence.” High levels of financial strain cause three times the violence. Lost jobs caused three times the violence. You need to read all the causes and effects. Remember who the victims are? I think they are 100 percent of those you are to serve. Also, remember that seniors get zero-percent increase again. “Generally we take the levy to the allowable limit,” and “That’s what I believe in,” are statements made by our county administrator, that demonstrate a lack of sensitivity to the taxpayers situations. If you still think our county needs the 2-percent or $175,000 increase, then you should look at county employees/contractors who make between $80,000 and $100,000 and see if they are willing to defer salary into the following year. For those that make over $60,000 per year, we are told that more; it does not make us happier. Supervisor Lindeman wanted a 3-percent increase. Again he has demonstrated the lack of financial management like the county development on Little Trade Lake. Supervisor Peterson, you seem to care more about the budget than the people you serve. Supervisors Pardun and Byrne, a few years ago I sat in on a public safety committee and complemented you all on the due diligence you demonstrated in your work and thinking. Be careful, who you hang around with, as they influence your thinking. As stated before, for every 1-percent increase in levy, what is the impact on all the people, while you are sitting on $4.4 million in reserve? A stinking-thinking cure, taught to me many times by dad, was to stand near a manure pile to clear one’s mind, so objectivity can occur and remember we were born to serve people. Rich Hess Trade Lake

Do you homework in voting for sheriff I am writing in response to a letter submitted last week by two Siren residents. The letter was in support of re-election of the current Sheriff Dean Roland. The letter states, “You can take away his campaign signs, but you cannot take away the

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very positive and profound impact Roland has had on law enforcement in our community and its effect on our quality of life.” I am thoroughly puzzled by this statement. During the sheriff’s candidate debate held Sept. 1, Roland stated, “Perception is often reality.” He continued by saying, “I’ve been told my entire staff no longer wants to work with me.” With so much division and anguish between the employees of the sheriff’s department and the sheriff, perhaps his words hold truth. This is an exact representation of “perception is often reality.” The current officers, including three chiefs of police, along with dispatchers, jailers, investigators and administrative staff, recognize the need and urgency for change in the existing leadership. It is critical for the general public to take into consideration the push and seriousness for a new sheriff when voting in the upcoming election. Furthermore, the existing relationship between the sheriff and other law enforcement agencies within Burnett County is not only impaired, but virtually nonexistent. It is a fact that on several occasions the sheriff has the opportunity to enlist other resources in response to emergencies that warrant mutual aid, but repeatedly fails to call upon them. The letter also quotes that “… he (Dean Roland) has worked to create unified law enforcement between county agencies.” This, again, is another suggestion of false reality. Ask those agencies he’s speaking of, you will get a much different answer. Within the last 30 days, mutual aid has been requested, but perhaps the motivation was a political move and done so as a result of harsh criticism for the absence of requesting it. Citizens and law enforcement professionals alike should desire a sheriff that is approachable and held accountable. Residents deserve to have the finest emergency response available, one that delivers professionalism at all times, and places priorities on training and consistent public safety. We need a sheriff who demonstrates true and moral leadership, not one who possesses narcissist qualities; one who is genuinely concerned of the well-being of his fellow officers; one who can speak on behalf of his department without reading from a script to ensure that his own words will not be harmful to his campaign; and surely one who applies unending measures to support and improve the performance of his staff. When looking at why change should occur, it is important and fair to assess the life of the issue. The sheriff has demonstrated good service in law enforcement for this community, but in the last of this term, the attitude and scope of professionalism has unmistakably changed with negative being. It’s simply time for change. I urge you to do your homework. How do you expect to learn something if you have never been taught or simply told? Ask an officer, a dispatcher, a jailer, an investigator, administrative personnel or municipal authority. I think you’d easily come to the conclusion that it’s time to restore the integrity within the leadership of the Burnett County Sheriff’s Department. Indeed, there are signs scattered across the county that read, “Dean Roland … Experience you can trust.” However, remember that just because someone has experience, it does not mean they are trustworthy. Amye Mangen Siren This is the final week the Leader will publish letters to the editor pertaining to candidates in the Nov. 2 election. Next week, our Nov. 27 issue, will allow publication of letters from candidates wishing to clarify or answer statements published in stories or letters that have appeared during the campaign season in the Leader. Most letters pertaining to the election submitted this week have been placed on the Leader’s Web site, www.theleader.net (click on Leader election letters), due to the quantity of letters we received and to allow more timely rebuttal and/or clarification prior to the election, if needed.

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• Letters to the editor • Giving a speech is not enough First of all to Rich and Nancy Hess on your great letter, thank you and I hope this gets across to some people but alas elsewhere in the same paper on the same day the Grantsburg Schools did forecast a mill rate increase yet again with a smaller number of pupils. They say, however, it was a small one. Who is kidding whom - an increase is a increase. Explain this to the seniors on their tax statements. Private industry has had to cut back in these hard economic times. As an example, at the Harley-Davidson plant in Milwaukee the employees voted for a pay decrease to keep their jobs and keep the company from moving. Federal, state, county, and city governments must learn how also to comply in these changing times. The unions have to change also. If they cannot then someone should be placed in office who knows how to operate in these hard times. Taking a picture with voters or giving a speech is not enough. I certainly hope that the voters remember this in the coming weeks. The system is broken and those picking our pockets need to be replaced. John Walkosz Grantsburg

Hey, old man … As a lifelong dog owner and animal welfare advocate, I’ve made myself very unpopular in the area around Somers Lake, where I reside, by publicly speaking and writing about pets and domestic animals allowed to roam freely in the town of Clam Falls and adjacent land. Many of the locals persist in allowing this practice, ignoring Polk County registration and animal control ordinances. They’ve gotten by with it for years. In the course of my travels around the lake, from time to time I would observe a large, lumbering, mature, red mixedbreed dog near CTH I where the road intersects with 320th Avenue. I assumed that’s where it belonged, so I had no reason to report the dog’s presence to the authorities. Today, I deeply regret I did not. It was an absolutely gorgeous fall afternoon two weeks ago when I set out for town to run some errands. As I rounded the curve, I spotted the big red dog ambling slowly on the left shoulder of the road. At that moment, a gray sedan approached from the south. The female driver slowed and moved toward the highway centerline to avoid any possibility of striking the dog. Directly behind the sedan was a pickup truck driven by a man who appeared to be holding a cell phone, traveling at a high rate of speed. As the

sedan slowed and swerved to avoid the dog, the pickup driver braked sharply and pulled toward the right shoulder, striking and crushing the dog under the front tire. The scene continues to play out in my mind’s eye again and again. I drove off the road, opposite from where the dog was writhing grotesquely in pain. The sedan driver, aware the dog had been hit, pulled her car to the right shoulder momentarily, but then continued on. I jumped from my car and motioned the pickup to stop, then I ran to the dog. It was apparent the injuries were fatal, and in less than a minute he was dead. There was nothing I could do but drag the body off the edge of the pavement and into the ditch. I was utterly shaken and heartsick - such a stupid, avoidable tragedy. The driver, obviously aware he had struck the dog, emerged and walked toward me. He was a young guy, stocky, probably in his 20s or early 30s, the typical fast-driving, cell-phone-addicted, expensive pickup truck operator so common on the roads today. Before I even spoke, he began justifying his actions, alleging he had braked and swerved to avoid rear-ending the sedan, and thus striking the dog was unavoidable. I was not about to argue with him and I advised him I was going to report the incident to the sheriff as it was apparent to me he had been driving way too fast and following the sedan much too closely. Angrily, he challenged me to go to the sheriff and said, “Hey, get off my a—, old man.” He then turned, walked back to his truck and drove off before I could get the license number. I walked back to the dog, holding back tears, lifted the animal’s bloody remains into my car and drove home to report the incident to the sheriff. The dog had a fairly new collar, but no registration, only a tag with the name “Ruff” and an out-ofstate phone number. I advised the sheriff’s deputy who followed up my report that I’d hold the dog’s remains until the owner was found. I didn’t sleep much that night, the death of the dog vivid, and a Gaelic-like verse, “Ruff, I never knew Ye” running through my head. And I cried because I did not do earlier what I should have done to look out for the dog’s welfare. At age 75, one becomes acutely aware of one’s failures and lost opportunities. I’ve not slept peacefully since the day Ruff died. The dog’s owner was located in the morning and he came to pick up the remains. He did not openly display the kind of emotion I expected, especially as he explained he had acquired the dog as a pup. I was too choked up to press for more as I helped him, put the shattered remains into his van. When I queried him about the dog running free, his reply was “Well, he always stayed around home.” Yeah, right, I thought. How many times

had I heard that? I write this only to again drive home the point that we, as animal owners, are obliged under the law to be responsible custodians and look out for those in our care in the same manner as we do our children. Dogs are impulsively inclined and vulnerable to their keen sense of smell, no matter how well trained or habitually behaved. Ruff did not have to die on the highway. And, I reflect on the apparent attitude and actions of the young driver of the pickup truck that killed him - his carelessness, irresponsible, selfish operation of the vehicle, his obvious detachment from compassion for the animal he had destroyed, the absence of a civil response to the circumstances. All that I can say, as I observe many of his generation, the apparent bankruptcy of their sociocultural attitudes and values, their absence of common sense and moral underpinnings, I must conclude that America is in deep trouble. Bradley E. Ayers Somers Lake-Clam Falls

Great Buffalo Roundup Having missed this year’s Great Buffalo Roundup, I read with interest Gary Jorgenson’s account of the event. The odds of being chosen from hundreds of applicants are slim, at best. So one can only imagine the great thrill (and honor) he must have felt as he rode with that group. When September comes to Wisconsin with the hint of fall, those of us who have attended this annual affair start thinking of Dakota Territory. One trip to the Black Hills with its warm, pine-scented days and cool, clear nights and you’re hooked. So it’s not a matter of are we going, but “when do we leave here?” Motel and camping reservations must be made well in advance or you’ll find yourself settling for lodging in Wyoming. There’s no sleeping in the day of the roundup. Around 4:30 a.m., you roll out of your cozy bed, dress in layers of your warmest clothing, fill the thermos with hot coffee, gather up the cameras and leave. Invariably, you’ll be met at the door by a cold, crisp South Dakota morning. Once in the park, you follow a long, curving line of taillights, hoping you negotiate that next sharp curve just right. This park installs very few guardrails. When you eventually reach the parking area, it’s still dark and volunteers with flashlights guide the cars to the proper parking spots. Then, the four- to five-hour wait begins. Most folks doze in their cars. With the first faint traces of daylight, people begin to emerge from their vehicles, gathering in groups to chat and drink coffee. Mamas scoot the little ones to the outside toilet facilities with the “This will

be your last chance for a while,” warning. If you mix with the crowd, you just might spot someone from back home, or at least a family you met last year. Television vehicles from national networks have earlier positioned their cameras at vantage points. And, as the minutes tick away, folks begin checking their watches and scanning the hills. Finally, the moment everyone has traveled here for has arrived. The people move to the viewing areas and wait in anticipation. You feel and hear the herd approaching before they actually come into view. Six thousand hooves, beating the earth and raising columns of dust. Then they appear – a grunting mass of brown moving through the valley. If they suddenly decide to stop, they do. Change direction? They will, for as any cowboy will tell you, you herd buffalo pretty much where they choose to go. And does the crowd cheer? You bet they do. Not only in appreciation of these magnificent beasts, but also to the courage and skill of the riders who brought them through. By now, the sun has warmed the air and brought with it the sounds and smells of this beautiful country. You’re glad you came and know you’ll be back again. What the thousands have just witnessed would not have been possible had it not been for the efforts of the men and women who had the foresight to salvage the few bison that remained after the heartless and methodical slaughtering in the 1800s of the original herd of millions. Only through their careful management do we have the bison herds of today. And though we grumble and mumble about this country’s sad state of affairs, America, even with her many flaws and faults, is still the greatest nation on this earth, where each of us holds the freedom to travel to places such as Dakota, to enjoy the people, the scenery and all God’s creation. Hopefully, the Leader’s articles about Gary and Bettie Jorgenson will interest more readers to go west and experience that great South Dakota hospitality for themselves. My husband and I made many Dakota trips in spring as well as autumn, as did Doug and Bonnie Smiley of Danbury. We often traveled together. But, those great days are in the past. Dan and Bonnie are no longer with us. Still, I’m hoping to make one more trip back to those wonderful Black Hills, and with a little luck making 2011’s roundup attendance 14,000 … plus one. Shirley M. Scanlon Webster

Former Yankee baseball great to speak during Red Ribbon Week BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES - Ryne Duren, a relief pitcher and member of the New York Yankees baseball team from 1958-1961, will be a guest speaker at Frederic High School during Red Ribbon Week Oct. 25-29. He will be at the Frederic school Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 27; at Webster High School Thursday morning, Oct. 28; and with the adult fellowship and prayer group at First Baptist Church of Falun at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28. Duren was known for combining a blazing fastball and very poor vision. One story about him states that the Yankee who caught his pitches, Yogi Berra, used to use red paint on his fingernails, hoping that Duren would see

his hand signals. Duren was a member of the Yankees 1958 World Series champion team and on the team that won the American League pennant in 1960. He was a three-time American League All-Star. During his 10 years in the American League, Duren pitched for the Orioles, Yankees, Phillies, Reds, Angels, Athletics and Senators. His last appearance was Aug. 18, 1965, with the Washington Senators, the forerunner of the Minnesota Twins. In 1968, Duren came to grips with his fears, his anxieties and his alcoholism. He has spent the balance of his life helping people deal with their fears, their anxieties

and their battles with alcohol and other drugs. In 1983, he was given the Yankee Family Award for conquering alcoholism and for his service as an alcohol-abuse educator. In 2003, Duren, working with author Tom Sabellico, self-published a book, “I Can See Clearly Now,” a story about life, baseball and his bouts with alcohol. The foreward for the book was written by Jim “Mudcat” Grant. Baseball Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg was named in honor of Duren. - Nancy Jappe

Frederic and Luck combine first teams Levy down and enrollment up slightly by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer FREDERIC – The Frederic and Luck school districts have agreed to the first combined athletic teams. Next spring the schools will merge their junior high baseball and softball teams. The merger was approved by the Frederic School Board at its monthly meeting Monday, Oct. 18. The board also approved a final levy amount slightly lower than projected and looked at enrollment numbers that show a slight increase in students. The junior high baseball and softball teams will be combined to assure there will be enough students to offer the sports. Enrollment in the two school districts is dropping to the point where each school on its own might

have to drop the sports. Frederic athletic director Troy Wink told the board that the mergers are the result of long discussions and are just the start of more planned mergers. The schools plan on combining senior high baseball, softball and track in the 2012 season. Wink said there is never an ideal time to combine teams but the effort has to start now or the opportunity might be lost. He said that Siren and Webster have already started to combine their sports programs. Wink said that some details like uniform colors and team names will be worked out. Administrator Jerry Tischer noted that when every school consolidation is discussed, sports are always raised as an issue.

Other items The final 2010 all-funds tax levy is $3,441,384. That is

$15,000 less than the levy projected at the annual meeting in September and $35,000 less than the levy for last year. The board approved the final number which now goes to the state and to the county treasurers in time for the December property tax bills to be prepared. While the levy was dropping, the number of students in the district rose slightly. The number of students actually attending Frederic is 492, up five from 487 last year. And the adjusted head count, which includes open enrollment numbers, is 541, also up five from last year. Tischer said that with 48 seniors graduating and 32 students entering kindergarten, the enrollment could have dropped by 16 students. Each class from fifth through 11th grade has gained students. Finally, the 2010-11 school year is only in its third month, but spending is down $35,000 compared to this time last year.

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Burnett County sheriff: Roland vs. Taylor

Frank Taylor Profile: Born and raised in Burnett County, part of a family that has been here for many generations. Seventeen years of law enforcement experience. Seven years of supervisory experience. St. Croix Tribal Police Chief five years. Frank Taylor is the St. Croix Tribal Police Chief and the Democratic Party candidate for sheriff. The timing was right for a career move, Taylor says, the next opportunity for him, explaining why he entered the race. He has been Tribal Police chief for five years and is proud of the department he and his officers have built over the years. Taylor feels he can bring qualities to the sheriff’s position that he has developed in his years as chief. Taylor is a person with ideas. He mentions three goals he has if elected sheriff: improving communications among local law enforcement, expanding training opportunities for the deputies and all local police officers, and being more proactive in the community. In all these goals, he wants to build on his experience as head of a local police department, working with the public and with other local agencies. There are five local police departments in Burnett County. Taylor says as sheriff he wants to improve communications between the sheriff’s office and the local departments and build a stronger working relationship. That would include more sharing of resources. For example, the tribal department has two K-9 teams, a re-

source that could be shared more with other departments. Taylor would lead the sheriff’s office in offering more joint training opportunities with the other departments. Joint training would result in increasing the skills of more officers Frank Taylor in the county while lowering the cost of training. For example, the sheriff’s department and the local departments could conduct training exercises in the local schools to learn the layout of the buildings in case there was an emergency. Building a stronger relationship with the public is Taylor’s third goal. He would like the deputies to have more contact with residents and businesses. Taylor wants the officers to be out of their cars more, talking to business owners, campers and kids. He also wants more working contacts with the other agencies dealing with the public to help prevent problems from developing. The sheriff can get people to the table to talk about the problems in the county, Taylor says. Taylor knows that the budget will be tight and money must be spent well. That will take flexibility, including putting the sheriff and chief deputy on patrol, if needed. He says he has an open mind on spending. He does want the officers to feel satisfaction in their jobs, knowing that he will back them up The sheriff oversees the entire operation and takes responsibility for the department, Taylor says. The chief deputy oversees daily operations and patrol functions. But Taylor adds that either of them should take walk-in complaints when the need arises. “I am going into the sheriff race as a

challenge,” Taylor said. “The unknown excites me. I won’t know how big the shoes are that need to be filled until I’m there. But I accept the challenge. I am going into this with a positive attitude and an open mind. I Dean Roland don’t make decisions in haste.” Taylor says he is offering his reputation, his commitment and pride in what he has helped accomplish with the Tribal Police Department. Dean Roland Profile: Thirty-five years in law enforcement. Past experience includes city police work, working as a special agent for the state of Idaho, and administrator of a behavioral treatment facility. Siren Police chief 1997 to 2003. Burnett County sheriff since 2003. Dean Roland is the Burnett County sheriff and wants to continue in the office. Roland, who has served two four-year terms, says he envisions the Burnett Sheriff’s Department being the best department in the state. He says the job is not done and he wants to be re-elected to take the department to that goal. “We can take it there,” Roland said. Building a strong staff is a priority for Roland. He says his staff has the ability to run with any idea, and he wants them to do it. Roland says he expects his staff to come to him with solutions. He discusses the ideas and backs them up on what they want to do. New ideas and doing things in new ways is important in tight budget times, Roland says. “I will never let a staff member fail,” Roland said. “I push them beyond their

perceived limits. I look at all my staff and see their abilities. I like to help them develop. It is fun to watch someone do something for the first time.” Roland and his staff are in the process of rewriting the department’s entire policy and procedures manual. He is working on making the Burnett County sheriff Department one of the few accredited departments in the state. That involves sound policy, good programs and strong education for the staff, Roland says. “We need to do more with less,” Roland says. “With budget limits, we must think outside the box. You can’t do things the way you have always done them.” Roland wants his staff to do things the right way, not the easy way. He says change is the norm. Part of that change can involve new technology, but costs can limit what you can buy and what you have to adapt. “We don’t need more money or manpower, just more time,” Roland said. “That (more time) comes from better training for the staff. Knowledge leads to better work. If we work smart, we can get more done and get it done better.” The sheriff deals with the public, prepares the budget, deals with the county board and oversees the department, Roland says. The chief deputy runs the day-to-day operations and fills positions. Both of them can handle calls and be added to the roster when needed. “My job is to keep people safe,” Roland said. He added that the county is changing. Tourism is now the number one industry. There is an increase in domestic violence, fraud and Internet crimes. The department needs to keep up with the new demands. “I love my job,” Roland said. “I am most qualified to continue. I know what lies ahead. I see the challenges and I want to meet them.”

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by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer BURNETT COUNTY - Incumbent Burnett County Sheriff Dean Roland is facing a challenge in the Nov. 2 general election from Frank Taylor, currently the chief of the St. Croix Tribal Police Department. Following are profiles of the two candidates and their responses to questions that were asked them in recent interviews.

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28th Assembly District: Hraychuck vs. Severson by Gary King Leader editor BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES - Incumbent State Rep. Ann Hraychuck, D-Balsam Lake, is being challenged in the Nov. 2 election by Erik Severson, R-Osceola, to serve in the state Legislature, representing the citizens in the district that encompasses the southern half of Burnett County, all of Polk County and part of St. Croix County. Hraychuck, a lifelong resident of Polk County, was first elected to the state Assembly in 2006 and re-elected in 2008. She has more than 30 years of law enforcement experience, including four years as Polk County sheriff. She lives in Balsam Lake with her husband, Dave, and their dog, Hunter. “I look forward to continuing to fight for commonsense solutions and work in a bipartisan fashion to create jobs, grow our struggling economy and protect our families with essential public safety intiatives without placing additional burden on the backs of Wisconsin taxpayers,” Hraychuck noted in her re-election announcement. Severson is an emergency room doctor who lives in Osceola with his wife, Katie, and their twin 3-year-olds. He’s originally from Esko, Minn., right outside Duluth. He attended UMD, medical school at Mayo, did his residency at the U of M in Minneapolis and took a job at the Osceola Medical Center. Severson said his interest to run for Assembly was sparked by the events of the last few years. “The economy is failing and there is increased spending at the national and state level - and I asked ‘how are people making these decisions to increase spending when there’s no money?’ My generation - we’re going to have to pay this money back. I see the economy getting worse and taxes on business increasing so they aren’t able to hire people - and basically see the whole way things are being run and I say ‘Boy, something has to be done about this - and I feel like I have to do something - I can’t wait for someone else.’” Severson said he’ll keep his emergency room physician job on weekends, realizing it will be a much busier life if he’s elected but that he and his wife discussed that possibility and felt it was worth having a new voice in Madison. Following are answers provided by each candidate to questions posed by the Leader: What should the state do to reduce the deficit? Hraychuck: We’re going to have to make more cuts in order to reduce the deficit. There are savings to be had in terms of improving efficiency and eliminating duplication, but those savings are not enough to eliminate our structural deficit. Cutting services and programs are never popular, but we proved it can be done. The budget we passed this session cut state agencies funding by 6 percent across the board, eliminated over 1,000 state jobs and canceled a scheduled raise for nonrepresented state employees. I believe we need to have to have an open and

honest discussion about the kind of services we expect our government to provide and the amount of taxes we’re willing to pay in order to get them. Severson: Bringing the budget under control is the Hraychuck biggest issue we have to face. I just stop and ask if there is anything in the last two years the state has bought and paid for that we can do without. If we made reductions to bring us back to where the deficit was two years ago, we could cut 10 percent right there. That’s just one way of looking at it. There’s a myriad of places we could cut costs, and I think we need to realize that less money is coming in, so we just can’t spend more. We can’t do it in our personal lives. The Legislature and the governor are responsible for creating the deficit if you’re increasing spending when you know there’s not going to be as much money coming in - that’s not wise thinking. How should the state fund schools, should state encourage/support consolidation? Hraychuck: The problems facing school districts, educators and families across Wisconsin right now are huge. Democrats, Republican and nongovernmental interest groups have all put forward various ideas about how to overhaul the system. However, more often than not, the plans are abandoned because the problem is too complicated. The current formula is hitting our area especially hard. This session, I helped put together a new caucus in the Legislature, a rural caucus. Working together, legislators representing rural districts were successful in passing legislation that will help districts like ours, including a bill giving consolidating school districts greater flexibility. Choosing to consolidate is a difficult decision, one that must be made at the local level. The rural caucus worked extensively with stakeholders like the School Administrators Alliance, Wisconsin Education Association Council and Wisconsin Association of School Boards, and came up with a number of other concrete proposals that will help rural school districts. I look forward to working on those ideas next session. Severson: Regarding consolidation, when it’s an obvious situation and that’s what the schools want to do it should be left up to those communities. Funding schools is something that needs to be evaluated - property taxes keep going up to fund the schools. You look specifically at some of the schools in Milwaukee - they get their kids counted almost twice and get more money than most rural schools. That doesn’t seem right to have some schools get favored more than others. As I go around the district to talk with people, the issue of property taxes comes up a lot - people are most concerned about property taxes going up 10 percent a year. In the past a lot of bad decisions have been

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made regarding spending, and I’m open to looking at all areas where money can be saved and used more efficiently part of that would be evaluating how the school/ education money is used.

How can we get more jobs in our area, what is the state’s role in job creation. Your thoughts on business taxation? Hraychuck: I believe the number one priority of the Legislature should be getting our economy back on track and positioning Wisconsin on the right side of this recovery. We need to focus on helping businesses put people to work and standing up for working families in their time of need. This session the Legislature spent a great deal of time on job creation incentives. We expanded Enterprise Zone tax credits, which have helped us retain and lure job creators to the state. We increased Research and Development tax credits that help keep Wisconsin innovative and competitive, and we approved critical incentives for farmers that will enable one of Wisconsin’s largest industries to grow and thrive. The job creation incentives we passed for meat and dairy processing are already generating investments in communities across Wisconsin. And we need to do more. We need to make sure that we are in a position to take advantage of every opportunity that comes our way. The truth is that Wisconsin is a good place to do business compared to other states. When people talk about Wisconsin’s high taxes, they are not talking about taxes on businesses. Corporate income taxes in Wisconsin rank in the bottom third among the states, sales taxes rank in the middle, and excise taxes and fees are among the lowest in the nation. Our tax system needs to be fair and balanced. We can’t afford to keep shifting taxes from big corporations to residential property taxpayers. Severson: The big thing is the whole environment for business. As far as taxes go, when I talk to people such as business owners, their big concern is that they don’t know what’s going to happen next week with the economy, and if they expend they ask “what’s the government going to do next - new taxes, new laws, new regulations that will hinder my business?” So the big thing is that the government has to essentially get out of the way - let the people who are running their businesses do that in the best way they think is best. They should be allowed to fail, too. We have to decrease taxes and make it friendlier for businesses, so if they succeed they can hire more people and create more jobs. What can be done to promote tourism in our area, does the state have a role in this? Hraychuck: The state does have a role in promoting tourism, an industry that brings close to $13 billion to Wisconsin

every year. Promoting tourism is one of the ways we can take advantage of opportunities. Most of us probably don’t view having to shovel after yet another snowfall as an opportunity. It would be easy, in a state that averages over 45 inches of snow each year, to see this as not much more than a huge inconvenience. Not the Department of Tourism, which has been actively and successfully promoting winter recreation in Wisconsin. That’s not to say that we shouldn’t keep a close watch on what the department is doing. I have been impressed by Kelly Trumble, the secretary of tourism, and her Originality Rules initiative, a program that encourages unique and innovative approaches to regional marketing. I was pleased to be able to bring her up to the district to share ideas on how we can more effectively promote our area. Severson: I do think the state can be involved in promoting tourism. The state now is actually working with the Wisconsin Dells businesses to help promote that area. Is it entirely the state’s responsibility to do that? No. But working together on that is a good idea since both will benefit from it. I don’t feel the state should help to promote just one business, but it really helps the state if people are coming here and buying goods and paying the sales tax. So yes, working together is good, just so the taxpayers aren’t the only ones paying for it. Property taxes - do you support a levy cap? Hraychuck: In theory, I don’t think that the state government should be telling local governments what they can and can’t do. Our democratic system works best when the different levels of government respect the powers that others are given. However, I have come to see that capping property taxes, which can be such a burden on young families and elderly individuals on fixed incomes, is sometimes necessary. We can’t allow the rising costs of local services, including funding schools, to force people out of their homes. Severson: Simply put, yes. Alternatives to property tax? Hraychuck: I’m not sure that there is a way to completely replace property taxes, but I am open to any ideas that will help keep property taxes down. Local governments ability to raise revenue is very limited, and most of the suggestions for replacing property tax, like an increase in the sales tax, would end up expanding the reach of the state government, which is not something that I think most people would approve of. One thing I am trying to do is to identify tax breaks that end up hurting Wisconsin residents. I am working on legislation for next session that would end the tax break that companies get for moving expenses when they move jobs out of Wisconsin and/or out of the country. Severson: I’m not sure there is a good alternative at this point. Education is very important and the government has to find a way to fund that.

Man tussles with local pavers Visiting man upset over truck washing by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer TOWN OF LUCK – A 26-year-old man was jailed last week after allegedly getting into a tussle with several local highway workers who were washing out their vehicle on a gravel road in northern Polk County, in the town of Luck. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the St. Croix County man, Michael J. Wondra, was free on bond at the time for a case that sparked a national protest involving a case of animal cruelty. The latest incident apparently began

after workers from a local paving company had just finished working on a nearby driveway. Wondra was apparently upset that a worker was rinsing out his dump truck equipment on an adjacent gravel road, which for some reason, upset him enough that he allegedly confronted the man and attempted to make him stop by stepping on a water supply hose, challenging him to a fight. The incident report states that the worker was unable to continue his tasks, and troubling enough that he called in his supervisor to deal with Wondra, who was supposedly carrying on while he had a small child in tow. The supervisor arrived and also talked with Wondra, but felt threatened enough that he called police.

When a deputy arrived, Wondra had apparently slipped inside the nearby home, and did not answer to the police request. He eventually came out of the home after police ran the plates on his truck, determining it was his. He continued to be confrontational, questioning the paving workers and their practice of cleaning their vehicles on gravel roads. The deputy stated that it was a common practice and did no harm to the gravel road. Wondra continued to argue with the deputy, and eventually admitted to being out on bond from St. Croix County for cruelty to animals. He was arrested and taken into custody for disorderly conduct and bail jumping and made his first court

appearance on Wednesday, Oct. 6, before Judge Molly GaleWyrick. He faces three charges in Polk County: Two misdemeanor counts of disorderly conduct and a bail jumping charge, as well. He was ordered not to have any contact with any of the paving company workers. GaleWyrick ordered him returned to St. Croix County, where he currently has a pending felony case. Due to his infamy in the animal abuse case, both judges have ordered authorities not to publish or release his address in St. Croix County, out of fear of reprisal. Wondra is currently free on a $4,000 cash bond.

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Webster Village learns of funding gap in library project Board must decide if they will fill funding gap by Sherill Summer Leader staff writer WEBSTER - The Webster Village and Library boards have been told since April that they were almost guaranteed to receive a $300,000 rural development loan/grant. It was to be the final piece of the financial puzzle that would get the library construction project off the ground fully funded. However, the anticipated rural development loan/grant has been a headache for much of the summer, causing delays in letting the bids until the rural development money was awarded since the library project would not qualify for the rural development money if the bids were let out before the money was awarded. And now, the headache continues as the village board was told at their Oct. 13 monthly meeting that no libraries in Wisconsin would received rural development money, much less the Webster library, after all, leaving a $300,000 gap in the project’s funding, maybe. The reality is that the final cost of the project will not be known until the bids are in. Dave Rasmussen from MSA, who was the bearer of this bad news, told the board that he too was surprised that the village was not awarded the rural development loan/grant since they were almost guaranteed that they would so. He then gave the encouraging news that recent

project bids in the area are still coming in lower than projected. There is no guarantee, however, that the Webster bid will come in low. The Webster Village Board was asked to cover any gap between what the library has on hand for the project and the construction cost so that the library will not lose the $360,000 CDBG grant. Tim Malony, who is on both the library board, and the village board thought that additional fundraising and spending cuts could cover some the the gap, but he expressed nervousness of going through the bidding process without a guarantee from the village, especially because he felt contractors would be less likely to bid on the project a second time if none of the first bids were accepted because of lack of funds. The board members as a whole, however, were reluctant to guarantee that the village would cover the gap until they knew how much that amount would be. Although no action was taken at the board meeting, there was a general consensus that the only way to really know how much the library project needed was to go through the bidding process. The board was told that it would take at least four to five weeks to bid the project. Before the board would even make a final decision on at least bidding the project, board President Tom Stusek wanted to know for sure that the CDBG money was still available.

Central Burnett County Fair report Charlie Scott and Doug Plath from the fair board gave

a fair update. The 2010 fair went well. The fair is paying out record amounts in premiums to entry winners. They also reported that the same carnival is coming in 2011. Now that only two carnivals will travel this far north, having a carnival booked was an important step. Next year’s fair will be held July 7, 8 and 9. The fair board was able to finish the area lighting and a handicapped entrance for the 2010 fair, among other projects. Next year they plan to work on the beer gardens. The board was also told that there is a big, active horse group that has been using the horse arena lately.

Mitigation plan Burnett County Emergency Manager Bobbi Sichta and Jim Tolbert invited the village to submit projects to the 5year hazard mitigation plan. If they submit at least one project from the Webster area, the village can join the county’s plan. Otherwise, they are required to form their own plan. Once a project is in the five-year hazard mitigation plan, it may qualify for grant money if money becomes available. Prior to the presentation, the village board was discussing a culvert that had failed. Sichta explained that those are exactly the types for projects needed for the plan and offered to help the village immediately in finding funds for this project. Sichta asked the board to think of other possible projects for the county’s plan.

Webster schools score triple win by Carl Heidel Leader staff writer WEBSTER - The Webster school principals had good news for the school board at its meeting Monday night, Oct. 18. For the first time, all three Webster schools, elementary, middle and high school, have received the Wisconsin Schools of Promise award at the same time. Elementary school Principal Martha Anderson and middle and high school Principal Tim Widiker proudly displayed the plaques that announced the recognition. Anderson and Widiker received the plaques at the award ceremonies in Madison earlier in the day, and barely arrived home in time to display them at the board meeting. According to Anderson, there are several criteria used in judging the schools in the schools of promise competition. For starters the schools must be financially limited and be Title I schools, and they must be serving a given percentage of students who need assistance to participate in the school’s hot lunch program. Beyond that, certain academic factors are considered. The schools must show above-average student scores when compared to other comparable schools, and they must meet certain levels for overall student achievement.

Ashley Close was introduced to the board as the new family consumer ed teacher.

Billie Ingalls reported on the work of the Student Leadership Group in the high school. – Photos by Carl Heidel

In addition to the statewide recognition and the plaques, the three schools each received a cash award of $2,000, a total of $6,000 for the district. In another item, Billie Ingalls reported on the work of the Student Leadership Group in the high school. The SLG was created by Widiker to give students a voice in the development of high school programs and policy. According to Ingalls, the SLG is working on amending the school’s cell phone policy, and it is also drawing up suggestions for improved distribution of the school lunches. She also raised the possibility of making changes in the gymnasium bleachers to make them more user-friendly, especially to people who have a difficult time getting around. The suggestion from the SLG that drew the most board comment was the proposal to grant equivalency credit in gym classes for participation in school athletic sports. According to Superintendent Jim Erickson, this proposal has also surfaced at state educational levels. Board members indicated a willingness to consider the equivalency idea as well as the other ideas proposed by the SLG. In another item, Erickson announced that the final of-

Middle school and high school principal Tim Widiker (left) and elementary school Principal Martha Anderson (right) proudly displayed the plaques that recognize the three Webster schools as Wisconsin Schools of Promise. ficial student enrollment figures from the third Friday in September count showed a total of 724 full-time equivalency students in the district.

In other business, the board: • granted permission for the volleyball team to attend the state tournament and use school transportation; • approved the 2010-2011 tax levy figure of $8,256,778; • granted youth option requests from six high school students; • and granted a new staff contract to Ashley Close as family consumer ed teacher. As a final item of business, the board reaffirmed a change in meeting dates that moves the November board meeting from the 15th to the 8th.

City of Amery and longtime business partner for economic expansion of its vested interest in being a key part of our community for years to come.” “The process of governmental approvals and the creation of a development agreement were fair and beneficial to both parties,” says John B. Donnelly, CEO of Twin Cities-based Donnelly Development, a developer selected by Unisource Assembly in 2008 to provide real estate and development services. “There was a true spirit of cooperation and partnership evident from our very first meeting.” As a result, Unisource will donate $8,000 toward the construction of the Amery Trailhead Pavilion. The pavilion, which is scheduled to be built next spring at a cost of $70,000, will be an all-weather, multiuse facility located at the head of the Stower Seven Lakes State Trail. “Unisource has been proud to be part of the Amery business community for more than two decades. Our new manufacturing plant and the Amery Trailhead Pavilion are just two examples of how a private entity and public officials can share a vision and work together to improve the quality of life in a community,” says Dean

Lubow, Unisource Assembly president and Amery resident. Amery city officials and Unisource Assembly executives will participate in an official groundbreaking ceremony and check presentation at the site of the new manufacturing facility soon. - submitted

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AMERY– At a time when America’s small towns have been severely impacted by the economic downturn, Amery and Unisource Assembly Corp., a longtime corporate citizen, are partnering to preserve jobs and promote economic expansion. The Amery City Council and Unisource Assembly, a manufacturer of electrical components and electronic circuit boards, announced an agreement to break ground later this month on a $1.2 million manufacturing facility in the city. The Amery City Council unanimously approved Unisource Assembly’s purchase of 2.1 acres of land located on the southeast side of Amery adjacent to the Jorgenson Softball Fields. Construction of the 15,000 square-foot facility also will generate local jobs, and will begin before the end of the year. Construction is expected to be completed by spring 2011. “It’s exciting to have a project like this to announce,” says Amery Mayor Mike Karuschak. “This partnership lays the foundation for continued economic expansion for our city. Unisource’s commitment is further evidence

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Unity’s proposed levy up 4.7 percent

Annual meeting Monday, Oct. 25 by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE — Unity School District will hold its annual district meeting Monday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m. in the library, and the school board last Tuesday night approved a budget to be recommended to district voters at that time. The proposed 2010-11 budget has a tax levy increase of nearly 4.7 percent, amounting to $478,790 more than last year. The total proposed tax levy for which the board will be seeking approval is $10,692,343. This, said district Administrator Brandon Robinson, has the result of an underlevy of $50,000, which if needed, will come from the fund balance. The board also reduced the community service levy by $54,500. A major factor causing the levy increase, Robinson said, is another 13-percent decrease in state aid, amounting to $298,627 less from the state. Unity’s state aid has dropped by 48 percent since 2006, he said. In addition, a decrease in equalized property valuation in the district means that the taxing mill rate will increase. Properties in the district decreased by an average valuation of 6.8 percent, which is a decrease of more than $76 million. This means that the property tax levy must be spread over less property value, resulting in a higher mill rate. The taxing mill rate included in the proposed 2010-11 budget is 10.22, up from 9.1 last year. The increase translates to a school tax of $10.22 per $1,000 of equalized valuation, or $1,022 per $100,000 in valuation. The tax levy is split between the general fund, referendum debt service, nonreferendum debt service, capital expansion and community service. Had the board not chosen to underlevy and reduce the community service levy, said Robinson, the taxing mill rate would be $10.32. The greatest part of the levy is required for the general fund, which accounts for $9,428,201 of the total levy. This is up $582,459 over last year’s general fund levy of

$8,845,742. The levy for the referendum debt service is down by $1,400, and the nonreferendum debt service by $51,372. The community service levy is down by $54,500. Due to a 2009 refinancing of the school’s debt, the debt service levy is down 5.2 percent, but insurance rates have increase by nearly 2 percent. To help balance the budget, the school board approved program reductions resulting in savings of $172,005. These include one middle school teaching position, one elementary/library aide, $20,000 from the district technology budget and $5,000 from the athletics budget. September enrollment shows the district down by one student, to 1,135. The three-year rolling average, used to calculate the revenue limit, declined from 1,137 last year to 1,132 this year. This three-year average decrease of five students makes the district eligible for a $51,118 declining enrollment exemption.

Band trip Unity High School band and choir students will be heading to New York next summer after receiving the OK from the board for a trip to the Big Apple. With $20,000 already in the music activity account, the music department and students will need to raise another $43,000 to make the trip possible. Students are planning local projects, a fall fundraiser, spring pizza sales, a variety show and bake sales. It is anticipated that 80 students and six chaperones will take the bus trip, leaving Unity early in the morning of June 4 and arriving back June 10. The itinerary includes a performance of Niagara Falls, N.Y., followed by a boat tour, a performance at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, two Broadway shows, a tour of the NBC Studio at the Rockefeller Center, a visit to Central Park and a visit to St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The group will also tour a Native American village and Plymouth Plantation, including a lantern ghost walking tour, and go whale watching. A tour of New York City will include Ground Zero, Trinity Church, Wall Street and Times Square.

Other business • The board approved a change in the elementary school schedule that adds five minutes to the school day. New dismissal times are 3:32 and 3:34. In his report to the board, elementary Principal Wayne Whitwam said that the later dismissal has already been instituted on a trial basis in order to determine whether a permanent change should be recommended to the board. He said the later times allow utilization of the time for instruction rather than for sitting on the bus. • In his report to the board, Robinson said that the online Skyward Family Access has been expanded. It now allows parents access to information on attendance, assignments, grades and progress reports, food service balances and scheduling information. • The Unity Community Halloween Party will be Sunday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the middle school gymnasium. • Robinson reported that recent storms have damaged the football bleachers and ticket office, the baseball dugout, the exterior of the buildings, signs, roof flashing, the van, the chiller condenser and rooftop condenser and several trees. Repairs are being planned. • Unity Elementary School has been awarded $250 for the Movin’ and Munchin’ Schools program, a wellness initiative of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. The program, co-sponsored by the Wisconsin Education Association Trust, is focused on encouraging physical activity or healthy eating among school staff and students. • Unity is one of 23 schools to be awarded a Monitoring Project grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Under the direction of high school science teacher Brian Collins, the $4,999 grant will be used to study of black ash forests, including associated plant and animal populations, to use as a baseline in the event of emerald ash borer infestation. The DNR received 64 applications, with $100,000 in project funds available.

Balsam Lake police hearing postponed by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – The initial hearing involving unspecified allegations against Jennifer Hanson, the officer in charge for the village of Balsam Lake Police Department, has been delayed. The first hearing on the matter was to be on Monday, Oct. 18, before the newly appointed police and fire review committee, which is composed of educator David Stark, business owner Duane Gurtner and retired judge James Erickson. The three were sworn in Monday as they begin a five-year term after being appointed and approved by the full village board at their Oct. 4 meeting. The Police and Fire Board of Review is a rarely used action by a municipality, and is directed under state statute for specific purposes of review of fire and police actions and review. They are only called when needed, and are comprised of residents of the municipality affected, with none being on an existing village board. The committee was seated for the first time in approximately nine years, since issues surfaced with a previous police chief, Michael Johnson. The latest incarnation of the committee approved the appointment of Erickson as their president, with Gurtner as secretary. However, the committee delayed taking any real action as the woman at the center of the unspecified controversy and issues requested a postponement while she finds an attorney to represent her in the matter. The police committee actually has their own attorney, Adam Jarchow of the BakkeNorman Law Firm, as does the village. But Hanson also has the option of being represented and noted that it has been semi-difficult finding one to use in the matter. The committee granted Officer Hanson’s request, and de-

The newly formed Balsam Lake Police and Fire Review Committee was sworn in on Monday, and will look into unpublicized allegations against a local officer. Pictured, (L to R): Dave Stark, Duane Gurtner and James Erickson. - Photo by Greg Marsten layed any further proceedings until Tuesday, Oct. 26, at 5:30 p.m., in the village meeting room. There is a certain amount of secrecy to the matter, as the reasons for the committee calling and Hanson’s being put on indefinite leave have not been revealed publicly since first surfacing on Oct. 4, when the village board ap-

proved the committee membership. Part-time Balsam Lake Police Officer Lindsey DuBois was also at the hearing Monday and is apparently involved in the allegations or charges against Hanson, as she informed the committee that she may or may not have witnesses testify in the matter at future hearings.

Forestry department having another good year by Sherill Summer Leader staff writer SIREN - The Burnett County Forestry Department had its final timber sale on Thursday, Oct. 14, selling $435,300.54 worth of timber contracts. So far this year, the department has sold $1,334,458.20 in timber contracts, just shy of last year’s amount of $1,348,578.51. Forestry Administrator Jake Nichols felt that it was a “good sale.”

The dollar amount in timber sales is an indication that the forestry department will have continued good years financially. Loggers have two years from a timber sale to harvest the timber, and the county does not collect money from the timber sale until the timber is harvested, so it is somewhat hard to determine when in the next two years the county will receive money from this year’s timber sales.

This year the forestry department has already collected $1,361,901.48 from harvested timber. With a couple of months left in the year, Nichols believes it might be a record year, breaking the 2008 record of $1,410,856.38. Of the $1,361,901.48 already collected this year, $1,172,434.50 goes to the general fund, $136,190.50 is the township share and $53,276.83 is payed in severance payments to the state.

Student expelled at Unity BALSAM LAKE — Last Wednesday, Oct. 13, the Unity School Board of Education conducted an expulsion hearing and determined that a pupil engaged in conduct while at the school which endangered the property, health or safety of others.

The board, said district Administrator Brandon Robinson, weighed the interests of the pupil against those of the other pupils, faculty and staff at the district and found that the school’s interest demanded the pupil’s expulsion. However, said Robinson, the student has a chance for

early reinstatement if certain conditions are met. It is not the goal of a school district to expel a student, he said, but improper actions on school grounds cannot be overlooked and will be dealt with accordingly. – Mary Stirrat with information from Unity School District.

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St. Croix Falls 3, Northwestern 2 by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – It looked as though the Saints were about to get swept by the Northwestern Tigers during the first round of WIAA volleyball playoff action on Tuesday, Oct. 19. After losing the first two games 24-26 and 19-25, the Saints found themselves down 22-20 in game three. And then it happened. A Sydney Geisness kill forced Northwestern to take a time-out with the game tied at 23, and it was as if the Saints realized they had a game to win, or face elimination in just three quick games. “They battled,” said coach Stacie Hoff. “They didn’t want to be done.” After several exciting volleys the Saints finally ended game three with a 33-31 win and a chance to keep playing. Suddenly, it was a different effort, and atmosphere. “We had a couple of players that were completely out of sync, out of form, they had no idea really what was going on,” Hoff said, but things turned around quickly. In game four, the Saints won easily, 2517, but faced another uphill battle in game five. “To be quite honest, the only time we were up was in the fourth game, other than that we were down every other game … until the end,” Hoff said. And in the end, the Saints made it interesting, forcing Hoff to comment that it’s probably not a good thing to have these types of victories while she’s pregnant, but nonetheless, the Saints managed to pull out another crazy comeback in game five. The Saints were down 9-1 in a rocky start to game five, giving fans a reason to believe that the Tigers really were going to walk away with victory. But again, the Saints inched their way back. Northwestern led the entire way until the Saints finally evened the score at 14 apiece. Faced with a similar situation to that of game

The St. Croix Falls volleyball team celebrates after a come-from-behind win over Northwestern on Tuesday, Oct. 19. – Photo by Marty Seeger three, St. Croix Falls didn’t lose their cool, eventually winning 21-19, and earning them another shot at moving through a very difficult Division 2 schedule. Up next, the Saints will play at Hayward, a No. 1 seed, this Friday, Oct. 22.

Grantsburg 3, Glenwood City 0 GRANTSBURG – The Pirates moved easily past the first round of regionals against Glenwood City on Tuesday, Oct. 19, by scores of 25-3, 25-6 and 25-11. Grantsburg hosts the No. 4 seed, Clear Lake, in their next game on Friday, Oct. 22. Against Glenwood City the Pirates were led by Kortney Morrin with 12 kills and six serving aces. Grantsburg had a total of 33 kills with Carly Larson, Nikki Ticknor and Saisha Goepfert hitting five apiece. The Pirates played relatively flawless with just three attack errors. Tiffany Meyer led the team with nine digs, and had a pair of serving aces. Also with aces were Larson and Lauren Finch,

Grantsburg’s Saisha Goepfert goes up for a block against Glenwood City during the first round of regionals on Tuesday, Oct. 20. – Photo by Priscilla Bauer

who had five apiece. Emily Cole had 22 of the team’s set assists.

Webster 3, St. Croix Central 0 WEBSTER – The Webster Tigers are moving to the second round of regional action after their sweep of St. Croix Central on Tuesday, Oct. 19. They’ll host Unity this Friday, Oct. 22, beginning at 7 p.m. Webster lost in five games to Unity earlier this season, but made short order of the Panthers on Tuesday by scores of 25-18, 25-20 and 25-11. Ally Daniels led the Tiger charge with 11 kills and 23 assists, while Alyssa Main had eight kills and Michelle Gibbs added seven. Mary Johnson also had three kills to go along with four aces, and Amber Davis had two kills. Davis also led the team in digs with four, and Sarah Nyberg had three digs.

Webster’s Michelle Gibbs sends a kill over the net against St. Croix Central. – Photo by Brenda Martin

••• STEVENS POINT – The UW-Stevens Point women’s basketball team ranks as the No. 8 team in the nation among Division 3 teams according to a recent preseason top-25 poll. The Pointers have four returning starters, which includes former Luck athlete and Pointers center, Britta Pe- Britta Petersen tersen. They also return 11 letterwinners from a team that advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight tournament last season, finishing with a 24-7 record and third straight WIAC tournament title. Petersen returns as a senior who led the team last year in scoring and blocked shots. – Marty Seeger with information from www.uwsp.edu ••• SIREN – The PEPSI NFL sectional Punt Pass and Kick Contest is being held at the Siren High School football field on Saturday, Oct. 23. Check-in time is 11 a.m., and competition starts at 11:30 a.m., with the boys starting first, followed by the girls. More information can be found at www.sirenballpark.net. Winners in each age level have an opportunity to move on to Lambeau Field on Dec. 5. ••• WISCONSIN DELLS – The first annual Wisconsin Middle School CrossCountry State Championships are set to take place on Oct. 31. The date was previously set for Oct. 10, but was changed to accomodate more runners. All middle school runners are eligible to compete in the event, which is held at Chula Vista resort in Wisconsin Dells. The first 500 athletes who enter receive a free T-shirt. For more information visit www.wisconsinyouthrunner.org. – submitted ••• LEADER LAND – The Luck at Frederic football game can be heard on 104.9 FM beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21. Luck’s first-round playoff game will also be broadcast on 104.9 FM, beginning at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 26. The Amery at BaldwinWoodville football game on Thursday, Oct. 21, begins at 7 p.m., and is being broadcast on 1260 AM. ••• GREEN BAY – The Vikings at Packers football game is being broadcast on 104.9 FM on Sunday, Oct. 17, beginning at 7:20 p.m., and can also be heard on 105.7 FM. ••• MADISON – The Wisconsin Badgers at Iowa football game can be heard on 1260 AM beginning at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 22. ••• LEADER LAND – Local sports tidbits to share? Please contact the Leader by 4:30 p.m. on Mondays to go in Extra Points. – Marty Seeger ••• LEADER LAND – Leader Sports strives to follow the college careers of area athletes. If you know of an athlete who will be playing collegiate sports in 2010 and hasn’t been mentioned, send us an e-mail or call and we’ll take

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Unity squeaks past Spring Valley in first round playoff Unity 3, Spring Valley 2 by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – While there was no pumpkin chariot spotted in the Unity parking lot Tuesday, Oct. 19, Cinderella may have been on the guest list in a Division 3 playoff match that was much closer than it was supposed to be. It was certainly much closer than Unity fans were hoping, as the visiting Spring Valley Cardinals nearly upset the hosting Eagles in the first round of regional volleyball action, with Unity coming from behind for a 3-2 win. Unity easily marched to a victory in the first game, 25-12, in part due to steady serving and an over powered Cardinal squad. But the Cardinals responded and adjusted well - too well for Eagle fans, probably - and recovered in the second game after trailing, pulling out a 25-19 victory, to tie the contest. The Cardinals pulled some more magic again in the third game, holding on in a very close one that went back and forth down the stretch, ultimately going Spring Valley’s way, 25-23. Unity came into the playoffs with a third seed, and going numerically, should have marched right through Spring Valley, which drew a less threatening sixth seed. But the Cards were better than their record, and in spite of some bumbled returns in the first game, responded to the pressure with grace. That fourth game was another dandy,

Unity freshman Maddie Ramich (No. 30) sets up a kill against the Cardinals of Spring Valley.

Unity's Crystal Donahue gets the set for her teammates in the first round of playoffs. – Photos by Greg Marsten

going back and forth as the Eagles struggled to stay alive after their early lead, ultimately hanging on for a critical, hard-fought win, 26-24, forcing a fifth and deciding game, and quelling some of the jubilation by the visiting handful of Spring Valley fans, who started to wonder if Cinderella might make an appearance. The fans certainly got their money’s worth again, and almost a glass slipper, as the final game came down to the final serves, with the athletic Unity girls holding on to their lead and winning in a pinch, 15-12, taking the set after falling behind. The win assured a second-round playoff contest at Unity on Friday against Webster, who marched through St. Croix Central in straight sets. Unity and Webster are two very wellmatched teams, and have played twice this season, with Unity holding the upper hand. The Eagles swept the Tigers, 2-0, in an August quad at Unity, while playing them much closer in a regular season contest, where the nod again went to the Eagles, 3-2, three weeks ago at Webster. Friday’s contest begins at 7 p.m. at Unity, with the winner advancing to the Division 3 Regional finals on Saturday against the winner of the Grantsburg/Clear Lake match on Friday. Should Clear Lake upset the Pirates, the game will be either Webster’s or Unity’s to host, with both having a higher seed than the fourthseeded Warriors. Cinderella might still make an appearance.

Luck girls march through New Auburn in first round Luck 3, New Auburn 0 by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer LUCK – The Luck Cardinals assured a second-round playoff contest for this Friday, Oct. 22, after a clean sweep of the visiting New Auburn Trojans Tuesday at Luck, 3-0. The Trojans were no match for the tuned-up Cards, and had trouble staying within sight of the Luck girls in a fast contest that was over before the New Auburn bus had probably even cooled off and quit ticking. Luck relied on solid serving from Bella Nelson, Tessa Clemenson and Jaimee Buck, who recorded five, four and two aces, respectively, with Buck going on a 10-point serving run at one time. The Cardinals marched through the Trojans 25-8, 25-14 and 25-13 with little fanfare or stress. A few notables include 12 kills from senior Morgan Denny, with six more kills from Nelson, four from Ashley Dexter, three from Camille Marsten and two each for Taylor Joy and Sarah Elert.

Luck also had quality setting again from Hannah Karl, who recorded 13 assists to match her three aces. Clemenson added nine assists to the mix, along with her four aces. The Cardinals came into the contest with the gift of a second seed, but will have their work cut out for them Friday as they host the third-seeded Clayton Bears, who finished with an almost identical record both in and out of conference play. Luck and Clayton played just once this season - one month ago in Clayton with that contest going Luck’s way, 3-1. The two squads fire up at 7 p.m. Friday at Luck, with the winner going up against either top-seeded Turtle Lake or fourthseeded Lake Holcombe. If the Chieftains can manage to upset the Lakers, either Luck or Clayton will host, otherwise, Turtle Lake has hosting honors all the way through regional play.

Cardinal seniors Morgan Denny (No. 5) and Sarah Elert, beside her block, a New Auburn shot in Tuesday's first-round playoff contest. – Photos by Greg Marsten

LEFT: Luck's Jaimee Buck fires off a serve as the Cardinals breezed through New Auburn in the first round of regional playoffs.

Dragons drop three games to South Shore Clayton stops Frederic South Shore 3, Siren 0 by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer SIREN – The Siren Dragons volleyball season ended in three games against South Shore on Tuesday, Oct. 19. The scores were 25-16, 25-21 and 25-21. Siren ended their season with a 3-7 conference record. Sophomore Liz Brown led the Dragons with six kills on the night, while Daphne Hubbell added three. Carley Emery had the only three digs for Siren, and Kyaisha Kettula led with eight assists. Emery, Ashley Guevara and Brown each had two blocks. RIGHT: Siren senior Danielle Keller receives the ball against South Shore on Tuesday, Oct. 19. – Photo by Brenda Martin

Clayton 3, Frederic 0 CLAYTON – The Vikings volleyball team suffered a season-ending loss to the Bears at Clayton during the first round of regional action Tuesday, Oct. 19. The Vikings gave them a battle, keeping the first two games close in 25-20 and 25-23 losses, but lost the third and final game 2510. The Vikings had a tough year, with one conference win over Shell Lake. The team finished 4-14 overall. Frederic will be without a handful of seniors for next season, including Krysta Laqua, Isabel Lexen, Vanessa Neumann, Tara Anderson and Allison Anderson.

LEFT: Frederic senior Tara Anderson gets the ball over the net in a previous game this season. – File photo by Brenda Martin

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Unity doubles team ends journey at state Set school record with 45 career wins by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer MADISON – After earning a special bid to the state tournament in Madison last Thursday, Oct. 14, at the Nielsen Tennis Stadium, Unity’s No. 1 doubles team found tough competition against a team from Martin Luther. Unfortunately, Jessi Kutina and Katherine Ebensperger fell 6-2, 6-4, ending the season and career with a record of 19-5, and a school record of 45 career wins from 2008-10. “After nerves settled, Kutina/ Ebensperger used everything they had to win points over their opponents,” said Unity/Luck coach Beth Trudeau. “The Martin Luther team, Emilie Wiltzius and Alyssa Doll, had much height, very tough serves and were strong at the net, but our girls came ready with quick feet, great lobs, and drilling down the line shots.” In the second set Trudeau said Kutina and Ebensperger were up in games 4-1, but Martin Luther bit back. “They were able to put Martin Luther on the defense by hitting low shots to their feet and pushing them to hit unforced errors. The match was quite the battle, as Martin Luther regained their

Unity/Luck’s No. 1 doubles team, Katherine Ebensperger and Jessi Kutina, competetd at state, where they were defeated by a team from Martin Luther. Jessi Kutina, coach Beth Trudeau and Katherine Ebensperger set off on their way to the state tournament in Madison on Thursday, Oct. 14. – Photos submitted shots to come back to win the set 6-4,” Trudeau said. Despite the loss Trudeau said the girls held a positive attitude and were greeted by family, friends and teammates with “a

very boisterous crowd.” “I could not be more proud of these girls and how much growth they’ve made this season. Being 7-0 in conference was such a tremendous feat and getting to

state was their final goal. Their success will hopefully push other tennis teammates to strive for the same growth and goal to reach state,” Trudeau said. The only other doubles team to make it to state were Elizabeth Ebensperger and Alesa Paulson in 2008. Stephanie Kothlow went to state all four years of her high school career as a singles player.

Pirates downed by Warriors Host Flambeau in regular season finale Clear Lake 50, Grantsburg 14 by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – The Pirates faced a solid Clear Lake team on Friday, Oct. 15, suffering a 50-14 loss and setting up a must-win situation with upcoming Flambeau if they want any consideration for a spot in the playoffs.

It was a tight game in the first half despite the Warriors getting on the board first with a Matt O’Connell 1-yard touchdown. The Pirates responded with a 17yard run by Kyle Johnson and with the two-point conversion Grantsburg tied the game at eight apiece. O’Connell scored again on another 1-yard touchdown run to put the Warriors up 14-8 after the first quarter but the Pirates answered back again with a Derek Bertelsen 6-yard pass to Trevor Thompson, bringing the game back to a 14-14 tie. Unfortunately, the Clear Lake defense kept the Pirates out of

Jimmy Nelson, David Ohnstad and Kyle Johnson go after Clear Lake’s running back Sterling Marlett. – Photos by Brenda Martin

Pirate Connor Myers made six carries for 39 yards against Clear Lake.

the end zone for the remainder of the game and compiled 36 unanswered points. O’Connell led the Warriors with 229 yards on 18 carries and scored five touchdowns. The Pirates leading rushers were Bertelsen with 88 yards on 18 carries, Connor Myers had 39 yards on six carries and Kyle Johnson had 72 yards on 14 carries. Brent Myers passed for 78 yards by com-

pleting five of nine attempts. Defensively the Pirates were led by Gavin Myer and Damien Rasmussen who had four tackles apiece. Meyer also had four assists. Jimmy Nelson, Johnson and Connor Myers each had two tackles apiece, and Andy Falk had one tackle and three assists. The Pirates host Flambeau on Thursday, Oct. 21, beginning at 7 p.m.

Luck battles way to win over AC-Lincoln Win in Frederic this week could secure home playoff game Luck 34, Alma Center-Lincoln 14 by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer RICE LAKE – With a Turtle Lake loss to Northwood/Solon Springs last week, the Luck Cardinals football team could be looking at home-field advantage in the first round of the playoffs. That is, if they beat the Vikings this Thursday, Oct. 21, in

Frederic for their last game of the regular season. It’s the first meeting between the two teams since 1993, when Frederic and Luck moved out of the St. Croix Valley Conference and into the Large and Small Lakeland Conferences. The Cardinals are coming off a nice win over Alma Center-Lincoln last week, and have some momentum heading into the final game of the season against Frederic. The ground game was evenly matched for both teams as the Cardinals rushed for 304 yards and the Hornets compiled 288 yards. The Luck defense converted one interception and had a fumble recovery, while getting on the board with four

touchdowns before allowing the Hornets offense to score in the third quarter. Luck’s first touchdown of the game came by a 4-yard run by Landen Strilzuk in the first quarter, and Ben Kufalk would score the next three touchdowns for the Cardinals. Kufalk ran it in the end zone on a 21-yard run in the second quarter and scored again in the second quarter on a 3yard gain. With a 20-0 lead at halftime, Kufalk came up big again on the opening kickoff in the second half, as he took it 85yards on the kickoff return to put Luck on top 27-0. Strilzuk provided the final touchdown of the game in the fourth quarter with a

43-yard run, as the Cardinals strolled through to victory. Game time for the Frederic and Luck game this Thursday is 7 p.m.

Landen Strikzuk

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Dragon homecoming a true battle Bruce 48, Siren 26 by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer SIREN – The fans in Siren were treated to a well-fought homecoming contest on the gridiron against a very capable Bruce squad on Friday, Oct. 15, and while the Dragons kept in the hunt, they couldn’t stay with the visiting Red Raiders until the end, and fell 26-48. Bruce drew first blood, but the Dragons responded in kind for the whole first half, with both squads trading salvos like welterweights on a Red Bull diet. Siren showed tremendous patience, using all their weaponry to move the ball downfield, overcoming third-and-long scenarios several times. Dragon quarterback Eli Hinze had a good night, picking his targets and timing his tosses well, often in grandiose fashion to star receiver Andrew Brown, who finished the night with seven catches and 150 yards. “Andrew showed why he is one of the top receivers in the conference, as he was out jumping between two and three defenders on almost every pass thrown to him,” stated Siren head coach Bill Hoefler, who also noted Hinze’s 16 of 27 pass completions for 207 yards and a touchdown. The score was 14-8 in favor of Bruce as the second quarter rolled on. A few odd penalty calls would go the Dragons way, and led to Hinze and Brown combining for a spectacular, crowd-pleasing catch

Siren junior Andrew Brown got the crowd - and his team - going with this catch against triple coverage from the Red Raiders. Brown would end up just a few feet from the goal line, with a score coming on the next play. – Photos by Greg Marsten just a few feet from pay dirt. It led to an Evan Oachs touchdown moments later, and the score was knotted at 14-14. Bruce is a solid team, and proved it all night, seeming to respond in kind at every Siren highlight. They did it again with seven minutes left in the first half, the deadly Kyle Johnson sweeping in 19 yards for a score, with a missed conversion making it 20-14. The Raiders were then able to shut down Siren’s offense for a spell, and executed a solid drive - capped with several more odd penalties - that ended in the Dragon end zone, giving the visiting Raiders a 26-14 lead as the final moments of the half ticked away. “An emotional game for the guys,” Hoefler said. “The most physical game we have played thus far.” No place was that more evident than in the final seconds of the first half. Siren was LEFT: A bevy of Dragons snuffs out a Red Raider run by quarterback Mitchell Johnson Friday in Siren.

driving when Hinze connected to Brown, who struggled for yardage but fumbled, with Murdock Smith recovering downfield on a heads-up scramble that set up a 15-yard touchdown pass from Hinze to Isaac Wegner on the next play, with less than 30 seconds left in the half. That kept the Dragons in the hunt, trailing 26-20 at the half. Bruce was testing the Siren defense like few teams can, and it showed in the final stats, with the Dragon defense cutting down Bruce’s backfield twice with sacks and six total tackles for losses. “They played very physical,” Hoefler said of his defense, noting that they also “ had a few penalties that hurt.” Those penalties - and several noncalls also swayed the game at times, and seemed to favor Bruce in the second half. But even so, the Raiders were solid out of the block after the half, and catapulted to a 42-20 lead five minutes into the third quarter, making it hard for the Dragons to get back in the game. “The guys showed that they will not give up when behind,” Hoefler said. “We fought the entire game and kept coming back, but fell short in the end.” Wegner kept hope alive early in the fourth quarter with a 46-yard gallop around the right end, keeping the Dragon fans cheering. He would end the game with 65 yards on 17 carries, with both a rushing and a receiving touchdown. Siren ended up with 332 total yards of offense, compared to Bruce’s 298 yards. But the Raiders proved too solid in the end, and held off any late game charges by the Dragons, winning 48-26. “A very disappointing loss as we were still in the playoff hunt entering week eight,” Hoefler stated. “Very proud of our seniors as they played their last homecoming game for the Siren Dragons.” Siren moves to 2-5 in Small Lakeland Conference play, and 3-5 overall - just past the cusp of the playoffs. But most importantly, they’ve improved as much as any team in the region throughout the season. They have some of the most exciting playmakers around, and are one of the few squads with equally dangerous ground and air games, as well as a truly solid defensive corps. The Dragons travel to Minong on Thursday to take on the formidable Northwood/Solon Springs Evergreens in a regular season-ending conference matchup that should prove to be a battle.

Vikes dominate Birchwood, Cardinals next Frederic and Luck take to gridiron after 17 years apart Frederic 68, Birchwood 6 by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer BIRCHWOOD – The Vikings crushed Birchwood last Thursday, Oct. 14, scoring 41 points in the first quarter and another 20 in the second quarter, setting up their highly anticipated game against Luck this Thursday, Oct. 21. The Vikings first quarter domination against Birchwood started with a 28-yard run by Robert Kirk with 8:40 to go in the first quarter. The Vikings got the ball back with an interception and with 5:50 to go in the first quarter. Tony Peterson helped make it a 14-0 game with a 6-yard run. A fumble recovery by the Vikings eventually led to their next touchdown, which came by a 25-yard pass by Ben Ackerley to Waylon Buck. Then, just 23 seconds later, Ackerley intercepted a pass and ran it back 35 yards to the end zone to give the Vikings a 35-0 lead with 2:34 still to go in the first quarter. Birchwood went three and out in their next possession, giving

Robert Kirk scored the first touchdown with a 28-yard run with 8:40 left in the first quarter. – File photo by Becky Amundson

the Vikings 37 seconds remaining in the first quarter. On the first play from scrimmage, Peterson took it 27 yards to the end zone, giving the Vikings a giant lead and an easy win. Adam Chenal scored the next two touchdowns for Frederic, once early in the second quarter on a 7-yard run and another just two minutes later on a 24-yard run. Garrett Wendelboe scored the final two touchdowns for the Vikings on a 3yard run with 37 seconds to go in the first half, and again on an 8-yard run with 5:11 to go in the third quarter. The Vikings led a balanced attack on the ground with Wendelboe getting 86 yards on 18 carries. Mike Runnels had 45 yards on four carries, Peterson had 40 yards on three carries and Chenal had 35 yards on four carries. Ackerley completed two of four passes for 40 yards. The Vikings defense held Birchwood to just 10 yards rushing on 21 attempts and allowed only one first down. Buck, Ackerley and Trae Gehl each recorded interceptions, and Runnels, Ryan Phernetton and Chenal each recovered fumbles. Bryce Williamson had the Vikings only sack of the game for a loss of 6 yards. In tackles it was Dayton Rivera who led with a total of six, with John Chelmo getting in on five tackles. Gehl had four, and

Jesse Sanchez, Wendelboe, Runnels, Chris Hopp, Kirk and Kyle Phernetton each had three.

Rivalry renewed Rivalries will almost certainly be renewed as both Luck and Frederic battle for the first time in 17 years. A win for either team should be a lock for home-field advantage in at least the first round of the playoffs. The last time the two teams met was in 1993, when coach Joel Wells was captain of the Vikings ship, and Ray Queener coached the Cardinals. In that year, the Vikings defeated Luck 28-0 and moved to a 3-0 record, before seeing their season cut short by Osceola by a score of 27-7 to end the season. The Vikings posted a record of 4-3, in what was then the Upper St. Croix Valley Conference, and 6-3 overall. The Cardinals finished with a record of 2-5 in the USCVC, and 3-6 overall, losing 35-6 to St. Croix Falls in their final game in the USCVC. In 1994, the Vikings moved into the Large Lakeland Conference, and the Cardinals moved into the Small Lakeland. Game time for this Thursday’s matchup at Frederic is 7 p.m.

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Saints looking at Elk Mound to secure playoff Take big win over Eagles heading into final game St. Croix Falls 34, Unity 14 by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – Rival games are never easy, no matter what the record might be, but the Saints football team (3-3) fought off the Eagles last Friday, Oct. 15, despite Unity’s hunger for their first conference win of the season. The Eagles will get just one more shot at ending their sixgame losing streak against Webster in their final game of the season this Thursday, while the Saints will look to win in Elk Mound to secure a playoff spot. St. Croix Falls couldn’t get anything done on their first drive of the game but were able to capitalize on an Eagle fumble with 7:53 to go in the first quarter. The Saints turned it into a 29-yard field goal by Marcus Campbell to take an early 3-0 lead, but the Eagles responded. Reed Sorenson, filling in for an injured Luke Nelson at quarterback, connected

with Kyle Sorenson on a 70-yard pass near the goal line which eventually set up a 6yard touchdown pass to Jason Vlasnik and a 7-3 lead for the Eagles with 4:13 still to go in the first quarter. St. Croix Falls was forced to punt on their next possession of the game, which signaled the end of the first quarter, and the Eagles turnover trouble continued as they fumbled at the start of the second quarter on a caused fumble and recovery by Saints senior lineman, Ryan Jaremczuk. Just three plays later, Taylor Sempf connected on a 16-yard touchdown pass to Campbell, but the play was called back due to an ineligible receiver. It didn’t seem to hurt, however, as Alex Bertram took it 21 yards to the end zone to give the Saints a 10-7 lead. The Eagles next possession took up half of the second quarter and the Saints managed to turn the ball over on downs, taking over near midfield. Just five plays later, and despite a couple of Saints penalties, Nick Johnson broke through on a 33yard touchdown run. The Eagles took over on their own 20yard line and started moving the ball, connecting on a 26-yard pass play to Brady Flaherty near midfield. Unfortunately, the

Former Saints coach Keith O'Donnell holds a painting he was presented with at halftime, featuring one of his many nights on the St. Croix Falls sidelines. The painting is by 1988 SCF graduate Jim Snyder. Several of O'Donnell's former players were on hand Friday, Oct. 15, as well.

Marcus Campbell hauled in this long touchdown catch against Unity. Unfortunately, the Saints were penalized for having an ineligible receiver. Campbell scored a similar touchdown later in the game, this time, without a penalty. – Photos by Marty Seeger Eagles momentum was interrupted by a Johnson interception. Johnson took the ball 36-yards on the return, and helped set up a 24-yard touchdown from Sempf to Campbell with 29 seconds to go in the first half. The play was similar to the one that the Saints were flagged on during the first quarter. This time, however, it worked and the Saints held onto a 23-7 halftime lead. Unity did nearly get a touchdown just prior to the end of the first half after Sorenson connected with Flaherty on a 46yard pass near the goal line, but time expired before the Eagles could get off another play. The second half was owned by St. Croix Falls, both defensively and offensively. The Saints held Unity on a 6-yard loss in their first possession of the third quarter, and eventually turned it into a Bertram 19-yard touchdown. The Eagles did score late in the third quarter on a 10-yard touchdown catch by Flaherty but the Eagles were shut out of the end zone in the

third quarter and the Saints tacked on another 9-yard touchdown run by Auney Seifert and another two points by way of safety by Jaremczuk. The Saints were led by Seifert with 134 yards on 19 carries, while Johnson had 62 yards on 11 carries and Bertram had 45 yards on 11 carries. Campbell had two catches for 36 yards and Jeremczuk, Jake Rademacher and Erik Segelstrom each had fumble recoveries. Johnson had both of the Saints interceptions. The Eagles had just 83 rushing yards and Sorenson completed 10 of 21 passes for 243 yards with two touchdowns. Flaherty led the Eagles with eight total tackles and Lucas Hetfeld had seven total, followed by Kevin Bystrom with seven, Rush Hickethier, Jordan Hughes and Brady Turner with six and Joe Swanson and Dylan Hendricks with five apiece. Derek Campbell and Vlasnik each had four.

Webster falls short in Boyceville Solid first-half effort takes wrong turn in second half Boyceville 36, Webster 26 by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer BOYCEVILLE – It seemed Webster couldn’t do anything wrong in the first half of a great football game in Boyceville last Thursday, Oct. 14. The Tigers moved the ball effortlessly in the first half as Austin Bork led the running game with over 100 yards. Bork scored early in the first quarter on a 1-yard run and scored early in the second quarter on a 72-yard touchdown run to put the Tigers up 14-0. “It was our best half of the year,” said Tigers coach Jeromie Voeltz. “Seemed like we really flowed well on defense and played a great offensive first half. We had a lot of key stops in the first half defensively, which put our offense in a situation to put some points on the board. We were able to limit their big plays in the first half and we were able to create some big plays offensively.” The Bulldogs came through with a big pass play midway through the second quarter on a Shawn Goodell pass to Jordan Pellett for a 42-yard gain, eventually setting up a 5-yard touchdown run by Will Kraft. But the Tigers responded quickly, as Bork again answered on a 56yard run for the end zone to make it a 208 Webster lead. The game remained 20-8 at the half, but it started changing in favor of the Bulldogs in the second half. Boyceville looked like a different team

Austin Bork hauled in this catch for a first down on a fourth and 13, which eventually led to a Tigers touchdown. Jeromie Voeltz stresses the finer points of football during a break at Boyceville last Thursday, Oct. 14. – Photos by Marty Seeger in their opening drive, scoring with 8:20 to go in the third quarter on a Kraft 2-yard run. “The second half was a different story,” Voeltz said. “You have to give Boyceville a lot of credit. I thought we had the momentum in our favor to start the second half, but you could really start to feel the momentum switch late in the third quarter. We really struggled to stop them defensively as the game went on. Offensively, we struggled to put a drive together as the game went on.” The Tigers did manage to answer

Boyceville’s touchdown with one of their own. The Tigers were faced with a fourth down and 12 from the Bulldog 25-yard line when a James Wethern pass connected with Bork for the first down. It eventually set up a Mason Kriegel 11-yard touchdown run to make it 26-16 Webster. However, it was all Boyceville after that, as the Bulldogs scored 20 unanswered points and cruised to an exciting finish. “We had two key opportunities in the second half to help us secure the game and we weren’t able to put it together,” Voeltz said, but he’s looking forward to

their final game of the season against Unity on Thursday, Oct. 28. “It was obviously a disappointing loss, hopefully we can learn from that game and realize that to win a football game it takes 100 percent effort on every single play for the entire four quarters of play. Proud of the way we started, now we need to finish,” Voeltz said. Bork ended the game with 174 yards on nine carries, and Mason Kriegel had 75 yards on 16 carries. The Tigers totaled 327 yards on 46 carries and held Boyceville to 200 yards on 42 carries. Garrett Eichman led the Tigers defensively with a total of 11.5 tackles, with Aaron Dietmeier recording nine; Lincoln Spafford, 7.5; Josh Baer, seven; Cliff Benjamin, 6.5; and Bork and Kriegel with six apiece.

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Corn Cob 5K Race held in Grantsburg Saturday, Oct. 16 Time Age Overall Div 1 - 18 and under Matthew Lamirande 21:01 12 3 Samuel Anderson 23:52 11 8 Nate McKinley 25:09 9 9 Div 2 - 19 to 29 Tricia Lien 30:17 28 24 Ashley Goepfert 32:57 21 35 Cara Casey 37:17 26 58 Div 3 - 30 to 39 Tammi Braund 20:30 31 1 Eric Olson 20:59 35 2 Richie Peterkin 21:19 39 4

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RIGHT: Nikki Ticknor gets the ball over the net in a previous game this year. – File photo by Brenda Martin

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by Brenda Martin Leader staff writer CAMERON – The Pirates won five matches during the Cameron volleyball tournament on Saturday, Oct. 16. Grantsburg defeated Fall Creek, Bloomer, Cameron, Barron and Colfax, 2-0. Fall Creek subdued the Pirates 25-18 and 2511, Bloomer 25-14 and 25-10, Barron 25-8 and 25-8, Colfax 25-12 and 25-8 and Cameron 25-8 and 25-15.

Sunday Youth (3 Games) Standings: The Three Amigos 14, Infinite 13, The Bowlers 10, ?? 8, Boss 5.5, JDZ 5, Team Hambone 4.5, Brothers & Arms 4. Girls games: Corissa Schmidt (??) 182, Avery Steen (??) 156, Lauren Domagala (??) 136. Girls series: Corissa Schmidt (??) 468, Avery Steen (??) 419, Lauren Domagala (??) 376. Boys games: Austin Bruss (B), 204, Roger Steen (BA) 203, Logan Hacker (TH) 202. Boys series: Logan Hacker (TH) 563, Austin Bruss (B) 547, Roger Steen ( BA) 516. Team games: JDZ 449, Infinite 449, ?? 441. Team series: JDZ 1271, ?? 1263, Infinite 1237. Sunday Night No Tap Standings: Knaubers 9, Jeff’s Team 8.5, Chuck’s Team 7, Packer Backers 6.5, Late Comers 5, Happy Campers 5, Long Shots 4, No Names 3. Women’s games: Kathy Underwood (CT) 212, Jan Kruse (CT) 211, Deb Swanson (PB) 209. Women’s series: Debbie Swanson (PB) 562, Jan Kruse (CT) 555, Kathy Underwood (CT) 543. Men’s games: Gene Hanson (JT) 298, Jon Underwood (CT) 255, Chuck Kruse (CT) 254. Men’s series: Len Knauber (K) 694, Chuck Kruse (CT) 679, Jon Underwood (CT) 675. Team games: Chuck’s Team 904, Jeff’s Team 864, Chuck’s Team 774. Team series: Chuck’s Team 2452, Jeff’s Team 2142, Packer Backers 2044. Monday Afternoon Standings: Vultures 20, Night Hawks 13, Bears 13, Swans 13, Eagles 12, Zebras 11, Badgers 7, Cardinals 7. Women’s games: Mary Young 225, Marge Traun 201, Carol Messer 179. Women’s series: Mary Young 498, Marge Traun 473, Pearl Noble 462. Men’s games: Duane Doolittle 235, Dale Johnson 230, Dennis Bohn 206. Men’s series: Dale Johnson 596, Duane Doolittle 576, Dennis Bohn 571. Team games: Night Hawks 727, Vultures 710, Eagles 653. Team series: Vultures 1987, Night Hawks 1962, Eagles 1794. Monday Night Ladies Standings: Hacker’s Lanes 30.5, Mane Attractions 25, House of Wood 24, The Bottle Shop 23.5, Hog Wild 23, Bye 0. Individual games: Kathy Java (HL) 189, Robin Lindvall (BS) & Joann Pomerleau (MA) 178. Individual series: Kathy Java (HL) 527, Robin Lindvall (BS) 489, Linda Giller (HW) 489. Team games: Hacker’s Lanes 630, House of Wood 591, Mane Attractions 585. Team series: Hacker’s Lanes 1778, Mane Attractions 1667, House of Wood 1649. Tuesday Classic Standings: Great Northern Outdoors 58, Bottle Shop 48, Yellow Lake Lodge 38, Pioneer Bar 34.5, SHWHORAW CO. 30.5, Rural American Bank 25. Individual games: Ed Bitler 237, Gene Ackland 236, Brett Daeffler 231. Individual series: Ed Bitler 687, Gene Ackland 613, Rick Bradway 602. Team games: Yellow Lake Lodge 674, Great Northern Outdoors 609, Pioneer Bar 589. Team series: Great Northern Outdoors 1791, Bottle Shop 1740, Yellow Lake Lodge 1719. Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Ed

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Kathy Java 171. Women’s series: Deb Ingram 515, Linda Giller 474, Kathy Java 451. Men’s games: Ron Skow 223 & 219, Dave Roelfs 188. Men’s series: Ron Skow 628, Roger Giller 484, Mike Gavin 473. Team games: Lakers 930, Luck-E 906, Handicaps 903. Team series: Handicaps 2696, Luck-E 2629, Skowl 2585.

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Monday Night Ladies Standings: McKenzie Lanes 50, Frederic Truck & Tractor 47, Milltown Appliance 46, Wolf Creek Log Furniture 44, Sam’s Carpentry 43.5, Metal Products 42.5, Edina Divas 37, Bogus Pumpkins 30. Individual games: Marsha Guggisberg 235, Jane Smith 191, Jennifer Lehman 188. Individual series: Jennifer Lehman 508, Allison Magner 492, Yvonne Snyder 489. Team games: (Handicap score) Metal Products 878. Team series: (Handicap score) Metal Products 2450. Monday Night Madness Standings: McKenzie Lanes 22, Alleycats 18, Scottay’s Trucking 17, Radio Shack 16, Eagle Lounge 15, Mishaps 14, Triple Threat 14, Pepie’s Gals 12. Individual games: Sue Wonka 91, Heidi Carey 185, Debbie Swanson 184. Individual series: Sue Wonka 491, Debbie Swanson 481, Julia Delougherty 470. Team games: (Handicap score) Eagle Lounge 657, Alleycats 654. Team series: (Handicap score) Eagle Lounge 1906, McKenzie Lanes 1781. Tuesday Early Mixed Standings: What the Ek 34, Jim’s Flooring 33, Mom’s Boys 33, Lane Crashers 31, Lamar Stars 27, The New Comers 24.5, Lemon Heads 23.5, Bye 0. Women’s games: Sharyl Swagger 190, Linda Larson 165, Brenda Lehmann 148. Women’s series: Sharyl Swagger 528, Linda Larson 422, Barb Palmier 415. Men’s games: Kevin Ek 236, blake Frenning 224, Zach Gurtner 222. Men’s series: Kevin Ek 624, Zach Gurtner 568, Cory Crowell 566. Team games: Jim’s Flooring 598. Team series: Jim’s Flooring 1620. Tuesday Women’s Standings: Hauge Dental 66.5, Kassel Tap 61, Custom Outfitter 53, Country Gals 50.5, Tomlinson Insurance 50, LC’s Gals 49, Gutter Dusters 40, Cutting Edge Pro 38. Individual games: Lonnie Stowell 214, Kelley Hill 200, Audrey Laue 198. Individual series: Kelley Hill 539, Lonnie Stowell 521, Norma Hauge 506. Team games: (Handicap score) LC’s Gals 851, Hauge Dental 848, Tomlinson Insurance 838. Team series: (Handicap score) Tomlinson Insruance 2405, Hauge Dental 2345, Custom Outfitter 2307. Tuesday Night Men’s Standings: Steve’s Appliance 81, The Cobbler Shop 68, McKenzie Lanes 67.5, Centurview Park 62.5, Nel-Lo-Hill Farm 52, Dream Lawn 51.5, The Dugout 47.5,

R E S U LT S Hack’s Pub 45. Individual games: Rick Fox 256, Jeff Lehmann 246, Darren McKenzie 245. Individual series: Jeff Lehmann 652, Darren McKenzie 638, Ryan Wiemer 614. Team games: (Handicap score) Nel-LoHill Farm 1277. Team series: (Handicap score) Nel-LoHill Farm 3451. Wednesday Early Standings: Hack’s Pub 20, Holiday StationStore 20, Cutting Edge 20, Amrhien Painting 18, Top Shot 16, Suzie Q’s 14, Pro Fab 12, Bye 8. Women’s games: Janice Fox 210, Amy Eibs 195, Karen Wiemer 192. Women’s series: Janice Fox 522, Karen Wiemer 510, Amy Eibs 487. Men’s games: Merlin Fox 257, Mike Welling 205, Bob Chitty 200. Men’s series: Mike Welling 614, Merlin Fox 590, Bob Chitty & Bob Berg 553. Team games: (Handicap score) Top Spot 712. Team series: (Handicap score) Top Spot 1932. Wednesday Night Men’s Standings: Dalles Electrical 38, Edina Realty 34, Davy’s Construction 32, Harvest Moon 22, Hanjo Farms 20, Tiger Express 16, Reed’s Marina 16, McKenzie Lanes 14. Individual games: Jim McKenzie 247, Craig Willert & Darren McKenzie 245, Gene Braund 227. Individual series: Jim McKenzie 695, Darren McKenzie 677, Gene Braund 624. Team games: (Handicap score) Hanjo Farms 999, McKenzie Lanes 965. Team series: (Handicap score) Hanjo Farms 2923, McKenzie Lanes 2764. Thursday Night Ladies Standings: Truhlsen Chiropractic 74, Bont Chiropractic 66, Cutting Edge Pro 64, Hauge Dental 61, KJ’s 59, Eagle Valley Bank 54, Hack’s Pub 53, RiverBank 49. Individual games: Denise Donaghue 204, Lana McKenzie 200, Shannon Cox 195. Individual series: Denise Donaghue 548, Shannon Cox 533, Jen Whelan 513. Team games: Cutting Edge Pro 811, Hauge Dental 798, RiverBank 743. Team series: Hauge Dental 2304, Cutty Edge Pro 2298, Bont Chiropractic 2103.

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Early Birds Standings: The Tap 14.5-5.5, Yellow River Saloon 14-6, Gandy Dancer Saloon 9.5-10.5, Black & Orange 2-18. Individual games: Donna Koon (YRS) 166, Marcy Viebrock (B&O) 163, Lynn Toivola (Tap) 162. Individual series: Lynn Toivola (Tap) 467, Donna Koon (YRS) 443, Marcy Viebrock (B&O) 436. Team games: The Tap 830, Gandy Dancer Saloon 806, Yellow River Saloon 797. Team series: The Tap 2469, Gandy Dancer Saloon 2328, Yellow River Saloon 2324. Monday Night Standings: Glass & Mirror Works 14-6, Black & Orange 12-8, Larry’s LP 10.5-9.5, Pope’s Construction 3.5-16.5. Individual games: Art Bliven (L) 224, Mike Zajac (G&MW) 212, Josh Johnson (L) 207. Individual series: Art Bliven (L) 587, Mike Zajac (G&MW) 572, Josh Johnson (L) 547. Team games: Larry’s LP 953, Black & Orange 906, Pope’s Construction 888. Team series: Larry’s LP 2772, Glass & Mirror Works 2610, Black & Orange 2600. Games 50 or more above average: Mike Zajac 212 (+63).

Series 100 or more above average: Mike Zajac 572 (+125). TNT Standings: Flower Power 13-11, Cashco 13-11, Larry’s LP 12-12, Black & Orange 10-14. Individual games: Jennifer Kern (L) 211, Connie Lundeen (L) & Cheryl Scallon (C) 179, Sue Eytcheson (FP) 175. Individual series: Jennifer Kern (L) 506, Sue Eytcheson (FP) 484, Connie Lundeen (L) 475. Team games: Larry’s LP 848, Flower Power 831, Cashco 824. Team series: Larry’s LP 2481, Flower Power 2403, Cashco 2348. Wednesday Night Standings: Northview Drive Inn 14-6, Cashco 13-7, 10th Hole 12-8, Lions 10-10, Black & Orange 8-12, Vacant 3-17. Individual games: Tim Vasatka (B&O) 233, Myron Mansfield (NDI) 212, Mike Zajac (C) 210. Individual series: Tim Vasatka (B&O) 546, Roger Tollander (C) 535, Mike Zajac (C) 534. Team games: Cashco 972, Black & Orange 970, Northview Drive Inn 914. Team series: Black & Orange 2800, Cashco 2727, Northview Drive Inn 2650. Games 50 or more above average: Tim Vasatka 233 (+70); Mike Zajac 210 (+52); Myron Mansfield 212 (+71). Early Risers Standings: 10th Hole 14-10, A+ Sanitation 13-11, Gandy Dancer 12-12, Gayle’s Northwoods Hair Design 9-15. Individual games: Gayle Naegeli (GNHD) & Phyllis Myers (A+) 164, Mylah Sperling (A+) 157, Pam Dildine (10th) 146. Individual series: Gayle Naegeli (GNHD) 446, Phyllis Myers (A+) 436, Lylah Nelson (A+) 390. Team games: Gandy Dancer 759, Gayle’s Northwoods Hair Design 733, A+ Sanitation 705. Team series: Gayle’s Northwoods Hair Design 2050, Gandy Dancer 2033, A+ Sanitation 1905. Thursday Night Ladies Standings: Vacant 14-6, Webster Motel 10.5-9.5, Pour House 9-11, Lip’s 6.5-13.5. Individual games: Daphne Churchill (L) 179, Tooter Barnes (PH) 169, Christine Arntson (WM) 167. Individual series: Daphne Churchill (L) 483, Tooter Barnes (PH) 453, Christine Arntson (WM) 434. Team games: Pour House 677, Webster Motel 659, Lip’s 651. Team series: Pour House 1993, Lip’s 1941, Webster Motel 1907.

Denny’s Downtown Lanes

Sunday Afternoon Mixed Standings: 3-Ms 29, George’s Angels 25, Team Siren 20, Bye 19, Spare Us 17, The Pacifiers 16. Women’s games: “Trouble” Barfknecht 156, Ernie Meyer 152. Women’s series: “Trouble” Barfknecht 407, Ernie Meyer 385. Men’s games: Jim Loomis 182 & 165. Men’s series: Jim Loomis 474, Chuck Moyer 443. Team games: George’s Angels 446, Spare Us & 3-Ms 417. Team series: George’s Angels 1209, 3Ms 1182. Games 50 or more above average: Daryl Marek (+50).

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Belanger no stranger to playoff football by Garth Olson The Valley Wire FREDERIC – For Frederic, it’s another winning football regular season in the books. Heading into the final week of play, the Vikings, under 10th-year head coach Ken Belanger, will enter the playoffs looking to improve on their playoff run from last season. It won’t be easy since the Vikings made it to the third round of the playoffs in 2009, before losing to McDonell Central 40-13. For Belanger, it’s just another day at the office or, in his case, on the sidelines. He’s been coaching football for 45 years - prior to coming to Frederic, Belanger spent 35 years in Minnesota (Zumbrota-Mazeppa High School) and entered the Minnesota High School Coaches Hall of Fame in 2001. “My wife and I always wanted to live in the north woods and my daughter worked in Cumberland,” Belanger explained on why he chose to move to the Frederic area and returned to coach after

Ken Belanger has been coaching football for 45 years, 10 years for the Frederic Vikings. – File photo by Marty Seeger

“retiring” nearly 10 years ago. “I love teaching and if (Frederic) had a teaching job open when I applied for the football job, I would’ve taken it.” Belanger coached Zumbrota-Mazeppa, a school that’s about twice the size of Frederic, to two state appearances, losing both championships. He estimates his overall record is in the 240-160 neighborhood. There’s no arguing about his success in Frederic. Although a conference championship has eluded him, the Vikings have been postseason mainstays and a top-tier team in the Small Lakeland Conference. “I’m a fairly enthusiastic, positive guy,” Belanger said. “You have to instill it in the kids that they can be successful.” Despite not teaching at Frederic, Belanger isn’t a stranger to the hallways during the offseason. During the winter, after a month or so in Florida, Belanger stated that he comes to school at least three days a week to either help out in the weight room and/or visit with students in the cafeteria.

“You have to promote your program and it helps an old guy stay young,” Belanger joked. He also spends time teaching flag football to fourth- through sixth-graders. “I’m not a believer in youth tackle football, since if kids get hit in the mouth one time, you may chase them away from the sport.” Besides being in the Hall of Fame, Belanger served as president for the Minnesota Football Coaches Association and continues to work as a starter during nearly 40 high school track meets in Wisconsin and Minnesota during the spring. He also refs basketball games. Belanger just may be the most “connected” person in prep sports in western Wisconsin and Minnesota. For the upcoming football playoffs, Belanger likes to boil down the game to the basics, stating – “you gotta play physical and often playing physical is a mental thing. I hope we do well in the playoffs. I love winning and hate losing.”

Area cross-country teams gearing up for sectionals Frederic, SCF and Unity/Luck warm up at Monday invite by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – Cross-country teams are getting set for a chance to go to state as sectional meets take place in Amery and Boyceville at the end of this week. St. Croix Falls and Unity/Luck are in the Division 2 sectional and will compete at Amery this Friday, Oct. 22, with the boys race starting at 3:30 p.m., and girls racing at approximately 4:15 p.m. Frederic, Webster and Grantsburg are competing at Boyceville this Saturday,

Oct. 23, with boys starting at 11 a.m., and girls starting at approximately 11:45 a.m. On Monday, Oct. 18, St. Croix Falls, Frederic and Unity/Luck teams competed at the St. Croix Falls Invitational with the Frederic girls taking first place overall. Sam Nelson, Sarah Knauber and Calla Karl finished first, second and third respectively, with Leah Ingebretson and Sage Karl taking top 10 finishes with seventh and ninth place respectively. Katie Simpson and Tanesha Carlson took 15th and 18th overall. The Viking girls are one of the favorites to make it past sectionals and on to state, and if they do it’ll be their second consecutive trip. The St. Croix Falls girls will have an uphill battle in Division 2, but took third as a team at their home invite with three finishing in the top 10 including Allie Holm-

dahl, Bailey Bergmann and Savannah Stone. Unity/Luck was led by Emily Bethke, who placed 17th overall. The St. Croix Falls boys placed first overall in their home invite, with Alex Frey taking first place overall, followed by Rashaud Kelash in second, and Nathan Gravesen in fourth. Joe Thayer placed

12th, Brendon Gearhart took 13th, Chris Eisen was 14th and Anthony Locken came in 21st. Unity/Luck finished third place overall, and was led again by Colton Sorensen in seventh place. Also in the top 10 was Mickey Muller in eighth, and Austin Baker in 10th.

Tailgate party

LEADER SPORTS SCOREBOARD VOLLEYBALL

West Lakeland Standings Team Conf. Overall Grantsburg Pirates 10-0 25-0 Turtle Lake Lakers 8-2 17-9 Webster Tigers 7-2 14-5 Clayton Bears 6-4 16-6 Luck Cardinals 6-4 15-15 St. Croix Falls Saints 5-5 14-17 Clear Lake Warriors 4-5 12-8 Unity Eagles 4-6 7-10 Siren Dragons 3-7 6-10 Frederic Vikings 1-9 4-12 Shell Lake Lakers 0-10 1-21 Scores Thursday, October 14 Clear Lake 3, Glenwood City 0 Saturday, October 16 Frederic 1, Boyceville 1 Shell Lake 2, Frederic 0 Grantsburg 2, Fall Creek 0 Grantsburg 2, Barron 0 Grantsburg 2, Cameron 0 Grantsburg 2, Bloomer 0 Grantsburg 2, Colfax 0 Tuesday, October 12 Grantsburg 3, Glenwood City 0 (25-3, 25-6, 25-11) Luck 3, New Auburn 0 (25-8, 25-14, 25-13) St. Croix Falls 3, Northwestern 2 (24-26, 19-25, 33-31, 25-17, 21-19) Unity 3, Spring Valley 2 (25-12, 19-25, 23-25, 26-24, 15-12) Webster 3, St. Croix Central 0 (25-18, 25-20, 25-11) Clayton 3, Frederic 0 (25-20, 25-23, 25-10) South Shore 3, Siren 0 (25-16, 25-21, 25-21) Upcoming Friday, October 22 7 p.m. Clayton at Luck St. Croix Falls at Hayward Clear Lake at Grantsburg Unity at Webster Saturday, October 23 7 p.m. Regional Finals Thursday, October 28 7 p.m. Sectionals

CROSS COUNTRY

Upcoming Friday, October 22 3:30 p.m. Division II Sectionals at Amery Saturday, October 23 11 a.m. Division III Sectionals at Boyceville

FOOTBALL

Small Lakeland Standings Team Conf. Overall Shell Lake 8-0 8-0 Frederic 6-1 7-1 Luck 5-2 6-2 Northwood/Solon Springs 4-3 4-3 Turtle Lake 4-3 4-3 Siren 3-4 4-4 Bruce 2-5 3-5 Winter 0-7 0-8 Birchwood 0-7 0-7 Large Lakeland Standings Team Conf. Overall Clear Lake 5-0 8-0 Flambeau 3-2 5-3 Grantsburg 3-2 4-4 Cameron 3-2 4-4 St. Croix Falls 3-3 4-4 Webster 1-4 2-6 Unity 0-5 1-7 Scores Thursday, October 14 Frederic 68, Birchwood 6 Luck 34, Alma Center-Lincoln 14 Boyceville 36, Webster 26 Flambeau 42, Cameron 20 Northwood/Solon Springs 23, Turtle Lake 22 Friday, October 15 Bruce 48, Siren 26 Clear Lake 50, Grantsburg 14 St. Croix Falls 38, Unity 14 Shell Lake 53, Winter 6 Upcoming Thursday, October 21 7 p.m. Luck at Frederic Siren at Northwood/Solon Springs Clear Lake at Cameron St. Croix Falls at Elk Mound Flambeau at Grantsburg Unity at Webster Whitehall at Shell Lake Bruce at Turtle Lake Birchwood at Winter Tuesday, October 26 7 p.m. Playoffs

The Class of 2013 will be hosting a tailgate party for both Frederic and Luck spectators prior to the Luck/Frederic football game on Thursday, Oct. 21. The event will be held in the Red Shed (bus garage just south of the Frederic football field) from 5:30 p.m. until game time. Pictured above are class officers (L to R): Ian Lexen, Emily Wells, McKenna Cook and Paige Burton. – Photo submitted

Niles jersey retired The UW-Superior annual baseball awards banquet was held Saturday, Sept. 18. Coach Eddy Morgan chose to retire the No. 20 jersey in honor of Marty Jay Niles II. Pictured: Morgan presents the jersey Marty J wore as a UW-Superior Yellowjacket baseball player to his parents, Marty and Kathy Niles. – Photo submitted

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

Locked bucks create a scene on Hwy. 70 Both bucks die despite effort to save huge 10-pointer by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer SIREN – Nature isn’t very forgiving, and proved so last Friday morning, Oct. 15, when a truck driver traveling along Hwy. 70 spotted two large bucks locked at the antlers on the side of the road near Siren National Golf Course. The driver stopped in at Lee’s Sports in Siren to tell his story, and it wasn’t long before a decent-sized crowd assembled along the road to witness the spectacle. An ambulance and fire truck returning from an early-morning fire also stopped, and a wildlife technician was eventually called in to help. While the 12-point buck had already been dead for some time, the larger 10-point buck was very much alive, and continued to try and break free, at one point pushing the smaller buck with ease toward the road. The buck pushed his way back into the woods, where the technician approached with a saw to free the bucks. “When the buck was totally exhausted he was able to saw an antler off the dead buck, which caused the antlers to untangle,” said Bonnie Tjader of Siren, who was one of many witnesses at the scene. Tjader also videoed part of the event, which can be seen at www.youtube.com, under the title “Buck Fight Locked Horns.” Once free, the 10-point buck remained bedded and unable to move. Witnesses eventually left the scene and, despite the

First deer

Joe Richison, 10, bagged his first deer during the two-day youth hunt. Joe is the son of Brian and Jona Richison, Brooklyn Park, Minn., and grandson of Bob and Hazel Richison, Siren. – Photo submitted

These two large bucks were found locked together on Friday morning, Oct. 15. The 12-point buck was already dead and being dragged by the larger 10point buck, who was trying to break loose. – Photo by Bonnie Tjader

Burnett County buck

Courtney Zehm, 11, of St. Croix Falls, participated in the youth hunt for her first time this year. She shot this 6-point buck on Sunday, Oct. 10, hunting with her dad in Burnett County. – Photo submitted

effort to free the live 10-point buck from the other deer, it was found dead the following day. Conservation Warden Chris Spaight responded shortly after the DNR wildlife technician cut the antlers but there wasn’t much anyone else could do. It was the first time he’d ever responded to an incident such as this, but he has heard of other incidences like this in the state. Unfortunately, Spaight returned the following Sunday to check on the welfare of the deer, only to find its head missing. “This person did not have the right to go on someone else’s property, and take something that didn’t belong to them,” Spaight said, hoping anyone with knowledge of the theft would come forward. It’s not entirely uncommon for bucks to become entangled during this time of year. The mating season is just starting to get under way, and bucks will be fighting regularly to win their mate. A similar incident occurred on Nov. 10, 2007, when Unity student Luke Nelson stumbled upon two large bucks locked at the antlers, apparently for quite some time. One buck had died, while the other was still alive, and Nelson ended up shooting the one buck. According to conservation Warden Jesse Ashton, it is legal to harvest a buck that has locked antlers with another deer, but if both deer had still been alive that would have been a different story. “If both bucks would have been still alive, he would have needed to have someone come over with a valid archery buck tag to kill the other buck,” Ashton said during the 2007 interview. In order to keep both bucks, the DNR issued Nelson a tag for the other deer.

Hennessey with her first bear

Indian Creek trophy

Harlei Hennessey shot her first bear on Sunday, Oct. 10, north of Grantsburg. The bear weighed 150 pounds. – Photo submitted

Doug Amundson arrowed this Indian Creek 9-pointer on Tuesday, Oct. 19. The buck weighed 200 pounds. – Photo submitted

New Audubon Chapter hosting first meeting on Thursday ST. CROIX FALLS – The new Gaylord Nelson Audubon chapter is hosting its first public meeting at Wisconsin Interstate Park on Thursday, Oct. 21, from 7 to 9 p.m. The National Audubon mission is to conserve and protect nature’s at-risk birds and wildlife. The steering committee invites families and individuals living in Barron, Burnett, Dunn, Polk, St. Croix and Washburn counties that want to join

or help develop the new chapter to attend. Gaylord Nelson Audubon is one of nearly 500 local chapters nationwide, including 15 throughout Wisconsin and 12 in Minnesota. Steering committee members will discuss why it’s important to have an Audubon chapter in Northwest Wisconsin, its current status and volunteer needs, and what it hopes to offer area families in

the future. Mark Peterson, executive director of Audubon Minnesota, will discuss the history and purpose of National Audubon, the importance of local chapters, and potential cooperative conservation efforts between the neighbor states. Chris Cold, a WDNR wildlife educator, will close the evening with a birds-of-prey presentation, including a live hawk and owl.

Those interested in becoming members, officers, or volunteering to help the new chapter may sign up at the meeting. If you are interested in joining but can’t attend the meeting or for more information please contact Randy Korb at rkorbbio@aol.com or 715-483-2742. – submitted

Luck decreases levy to maintain 2010 mill rate Public hearing for budget set for Nov. 17 by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer LUCK — The Luck Village Board is finalizing a 2011 budget with no increase in the taxing mill rate. The board is expected to vote tonight, Oct. 20, to recommend the budget for a Nov. 17 public hearing. If the budget stands as is, the 2011 mill rate will be $7.73 per $1,000 in equalized valuation. This means that property valued at $100,000 will be assessed a village tax of $773, the same as last year. Because property values in the village have decreased by $360,500, the board needed to decrease the tax levy in order to maintain last year’s mill rate. The tax levy in 2010 was $520,477, and will decrease to $517,689 for 2011. Coming into its regular monthly board meeting last Wednesday, Oct. 13, the board was looking at a mill rate increase of about 20 cents per $1,000 in equalized value. About $13,000 needed to be shaved from the tax levy to bring the mill rate down to last year’s level. At that point the budget, as proposed, had no pay increase for employees and required all employees to pay a greater portion of health care premiums. Past budgets included funds to reimburse each employee $1,200 for out-of-pocket health expenses not covered by insurance, but the proposed 2011 budget has no such funding. Negotiations with the Teamsters Union, however, don’t begin until next month. Two options remained to cut the $13,000 to bring the mill rate down to last year’s levels, village Administrator Kristina Handt said, and these were to use that amount from the undesignated fund or to cut expenses by that amount. By the end of 2010, Handt said, the undesignated fund is expected to be at $291,207. This is about $76,340 more than the amount required by village policy. According to village policy, the fund should be maintained at 30 percent of the annual general fund expenditures. Consensus of the board was to keep the mill rate at last year’s rate, and use $13,000 from the undesignated fund to do so. This would leave about $63,300 extra in that fund, and the board discussed whether to use it for other projects that were cut from the 2011 budget. Among possible projects outlined by Handt were $34,119 for the golf course mortgage revenue note, $5,305 for repairing the roof on one of the buildings at the golf course, $6,727 for an equipment loan at the golf course, $9,627 for street work, $4,500 for the voting machine,

The Luck Village Board is reducing its paper consumption by putting information for board members online. Clockwise around the table, from front left, are trustees John Wilcoxon, Bob Determan and Peter Demydowich, village Administrator Kristina Handt, village President Steve Nielsen and Trustees Marsha Jensen, Phil Warhol and Hassan Mian. $2,250 for work on the women’s rest room at the village hall, and $4,500 for severance/retirement savings. Consensus of the board was to use the undesignated fund to repair the women’s rest room, obtain the voting machine, pay the mortgage revenue note for the golf course, and fund $10,000 in road work. In addition, wage comparisons with the other villages in Polk County indicate that the police wages at Luck are below those of other municipalities. The board agreed to reinstate $2,700 for police wage increases. To do this, $1,600 for cleaning the village hall was cut with the understanding that village employees would take on the task. Another $500 was cut from the audit budget, $500 from supplies, $100 from the village hall utilities budget, and $100 from village board expenses. The budget discussed by the board is a draft budget, and no final votes were taken last Wednesday. According to Handt, the board will need to take action Oct. 20 in order for these changes to take effect, as well as make the recommendation that the proposed budget go to public hearing Nov. 17.

Other business • The board approved closing Main Street between Hwy. 48 and Third Avenue for the Halloween parade Saturday, Oct. 30. Scott Mellon, Edina Realty, and Nails by Cathi are sponsoring the parade, which will begin at the Bottle Shop at 2 p.m. and end in front of The Scoop. Busi-

nesses will be distributing candy from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. • The board voted to opt out of the county library tax levy, which is possible because village taxpayers are already levied for Luck Library services. • Jack Holdt was appointed to both the plan commission and the redevelopment authority. He is replacing Al Ormson on the plan commission and Chris Petersen on the redevelopment authority. Both Ormson and Petersen have resigned their respective positions. • The board approved a 22-percent increase in the bulk holding tank dumping fees. Current charges are $16.32 for the first 2,000 gallons in a month and $2.88 per 1,000 gallons after that. The new rate is $19.91 for the first truckload per month up to $2,000 gallons and $3.51 per 1,000-gallon loads thereafter. Nonresident rates will increase from $24 to $50 for the first 2,000 gallon truck. • The Luck 100th-anniversary fund from 2005, with $2,173 remaining, was renamed the Music in the Park Fund and will be used to cover shortages in the summer music series. This year the music events fell $409 short of breaking even. Trustee Peter Demydowich suggested using the 100th-anniversary funds to help fund the Lucky Bucks program, but the board decided it should be used for community celebrations. • Handt reported that $9.8 million in bonds had been closed for the United Pioneer Home project, at 6.18 percent interest.

First board-size meeting slim in numbers Redistricting means changes coming regardless by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer LUCK – The turnout was much less than they had hoped, but the first hearing in a series of three across Polk County to weigh in on the future size of the county board did at least establish some precedent. Just a handful of residents showed up to take in the issue, and the bulk of the crowd was, in fact, current or past board members, as well as several of the sitting board members who are on the committee looking at the issue. The hearing was also an informational gathering, of sorts, as District 4 Supervisor Patricia Schmidt fielded questions on her extensive research into county board size, structure, history and parameters across the state, as well as within Polk County. “There’s no agenda here,” stated UW-Extension community resource agent Bob Kazmierski. “It’s not predetermined.” Currently, Polk County has 23 supervisory districts which is also the state average - and if it stayed the same size, means the upcoming census estimates suggest each supervisor would represent just under 2,000 people each. Under the 2005 Act 100, counties are allowed to reduce their board size between federal censuses, which a handful of counties have done. But it was pointed out several times that while the law allows review or reduction in board size, they must still be represented by “head count,” and not by region or geographically.

UW-Extension community resource agent Bob Kazmierski was the facilitator, and outlined the goals of the three hearings.

Several Polk County Board supervisors listened to ideas about the future size of the board. Pictured left to right: Patricia Schmidt, Herschel Brown, Larry Jepsen and board Chair William Johnson IV. – Photos by Greg Marsten

“Our purpose is to hear things and listen” stated Supervisor Larry Jepsen, who serves on the committee reviewing the board’s future size. There was a brief effort in the last two years by a group to reduce the board size to seven members, but that effort was short-lived, and admittedly hasty, with no real research. However, the census results to be finalized this coming spring may also give a better idea of true county growth, which is expected to bring the county’s population up by about 11.7 percent, meaning each supervisor will already have several hundred more constituents to represent, however the redistricting works, and where the new lines are drawn. The group also weighed in on the options reviewed, from reducing the board from 23 members to as few as 5, 9, 12 or 15 members. While the support for very small numbers was lukewarm, at best, it also led to discussions on what the board is currently doing, with their current 11 committees and duties, and how those duties would not truly change, but would be expanded, in fact, with a smaller board. But several members of the committee also noted the changes are not as severe as previously thought, now that the count has a full-time administrator, as of this summer. “That’s changed what our duties are,” noted Jepsen. The discussion focused on several issues: Cost of operations, effectiveness, fairness in representation and even district size. It was noted that some of the county board districts are quite large, and can take in several towns and unincorporated villages, which has an inherent cost to represent in driving time and effectiveness. Other districts, such as those that take in the cities of Amery or St. Croix Falls, are “walkable” and are quite dense. “It can take me quite a while to drive across my district,” noted District 3 Supervisor Dean Johansen, an issue reiterated by District 5 Supervisor Hershel Brown,

who also mentioned attending local town board meetings monthly, which can take quite a bit of time and are essentially unpaid. “You’ve got to take that into account,” Brown said. It was also agreed that while it can cost the county approximately $150,000 annually for county board expenses, that number does not necessarily go down with a reduced board size, with Schmidt noting that in other counties, the costs have actually gone up dramatically with reduced size, “You’re essentially creating part-time employees,” she said, noting other counties that have reduced their size and been forced to pay their supervisors much more money to make up for the additional representation time. “None of us are doing this for the money,” stated Supervisor Kristine Kremer-Hartung, with other supervisors noting that on occasion, it is difficult to get anyone to even run for vacant seats. “You’ve almost got to beg and plead with them sometimes! [to get a candidate]” said Supervisor Jim Edgell. There was some discussion on what is an “ideal size,” and also what is a realistic number for fair representation, with the 3,000-3,500 number suggested several times. “That seems like a good number,” stated Luck Village Administrator Kristina Handt, who did state that she recently moved outside the county, so her opinion should carry less, if any, weight. But few others offered up their own numbers, and the general consensus was that they will need further input to get a better sense of direction. There will be two more listening session in the coming weeks on the board size matter, with the next being at the Osceola Intermediate School this Thursday, Oct. 22, starting at 7 - 8:30 p.m. Residents can also weigh in on the issue on the county Web site, and are encouraged to offer suggestion for direction in an online survey.

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NPS reverses previous bridge position Five decades in, Stillwater Crossing decision may head to Washington by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer STILLWATER – It seems the whole Stillwater Bridge issue went back to zero on Friday. After months of pressure from local and elected officials, the National Park Service officially pulled their support for the latest version of the controversial St. Croix River Crossing Project - the so called Stillwater Bridge replacement project - and once again seemed to leave the issue in flux, stating bluntly that it would have “direct and adverse effects that cannot be overcome or avoided.” At the same time, the NPS decision seems to hint that while they cannot support the latest incarnation, they also suggest that it may literally take an act of Congress to overcome their objections on the unique riverway situation that has stalled in various stages after over five decades. A letter from NPS Midwest Regional Director Ernest Quintana, was originally meant for the Federal Highway Administration and essentially endorsed the Sierra Club objection to the bridge, said the 2005 plan that was possibly going to get under way in 2013 would have an adverse effect on the river, which was designated as a Wild and Scenic Riverway under a 1972 national designation. In effect, the NPS agreed with the Sierra Club objections, which were essentially supported in a March 2010 decision by federal judge Michael Davis, chastising the NPS for changing their own tune on the project after blunt objections nearly a decade earlier. Quintana essentially states that the agency is following the letter of the law of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, and thus cannot approve the project if its direct and adverse effects cannot be avoided. That opinion came down after much pressure from elected officials, transportation officials and others regarding that March ruling by Judge Davis in U.S. District Court, nullifying the NPS change in heart on a previous, similar objection to the latest bridge proposal. The NPS was in fact the body that halted the project with similar objections in a federal lawsuit nearly 15 years ago, mere months prior to the project breaking ground. However, the NPS went through an extensive, so-called stakeholders process with almost three dozen other parties and agencies to give an evaluative review and mitigate those initial objections during an extensive series of hearings, all meant to adjust the project to previous objections. After that process, they suddenly seemed to change their tunes, leaving only the Sierra Club as the lone objector to the project, which would build a nearly $700 million, four-lane bridge above the river valley south of Stillwater. That is where Judge Davis came in, and basically said he was not convinced that the project had changed enough to win the NPS’ 2005 endorsement of the latest, extradose-style bridge. He did not believe the NPS change of tune was sincere, and with that, sided with the Sierra Club in March, calling that reversal from objection to one of support “the hallmark of arbitrary and capricious decision making ... inexplicably concluding that the new bridge would not directly and adversely affect the

Lower St. Croix’s outstandingly remarkable scenic and recreational values.” It was that change of heart by the NPS from 1996 to 2005 that irked people against the project’s scope, which also led to the Quintana letter, which has been met with general disappointment from many of the people pushing for an NPS clarification, and ultimately, a new bridge. “I’m deeply disappointed,” stated Wisconsin 28th District Rep. Ann Hraychuck, D-Balsam Lake, who had tagteamed with elected officials of both parties on both sides of the river for an NPS endorsement to nullify the Davis decision in March. “We just sent a joint letter, asking them to move forward, less than a month ago,” she said. “This is a critical piece of infrastructure for our area, for people getting to and from work. It’s deeply disappointing, but I’ll continue working with Minnesota legislators as well as with the Minnesota and Wisconsin Department of Transportation.” Sen. Sheila Harsdorf (R-River Falls) called the NPS statements “extremely disappointing, and quite shocking.” She said they were expecting the NPS evaluation of the Davis ruling, but said the reversal on their support of the project is “perplexing.” She pointed out how they were involved in the mitigation hearings for two years, but now seem to have ignored everything they discussed or worked on after the Sierra Club left those mitigation hearings. Harsdorf said they will continue to seek a new bridge, and will continue to work with the agencies involved, but also suggested that the Congressional override approach may be the only “realistic solution,” at this point. “It came as a bit of a shock to everybody,” stated Harsdorf aide Matt Woebke. “I know the senator has been working very closely with others on both sides of the river to get the bridge built.” Minnesota reaction was similar, if not even more blunt, as that state’s Department of Transportation has taken the lead on the $688 million St. Croix River Crossing Project. Minnesota 6th District Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Stillwater, was not available for comment, but her aides deferred to her “overwhelming support of the project,” and siding with Wisconsin officials, chastising the NPS decision which she said “effectively stalls the project.” “The determination by the National Park Service is extremely disappointing news after 20 years of planning for a new bridge,” Bachmann stated on Friday. “Minnesota and Wisconsin families would benefit by a new bridge to cross the St. Croix River in a safe and efficient manner, with minimal environmental impact. The current bridge is severely lacking in all of those qualities.” Bachmann later took some heat from the Center for Public Integrity, on issuing campaign ads noting her vote against what she calls “the failed Pelosi trillion-dollar stimulus,” but citing her letter-writing campaign to seek some of those same stimulus dollars for the bridge project. In that letter to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, she outlines the age and failure potential of the existing lift bridge, which is nearly 80 years old, and also cites the need for a new bridge for Stillwater, to “relieve congestion..improve accessibility and reduce traffic crashes. “ Bachmann also noted Minnesota transportation official estimates that the bridge would create 1,407 jobs per year, “while indirectly producing 1,563 (jobs) per year - a total of 2,970 jobs each year after the project’s completion.”

Wood Creek 4-H complete rain garden

She has also offered up one of the possible open door provisions that would seek to nullify the NPS decision, and her staff noted that statement, as well: “I will continue to support a new St. Croix River crossing with my bill H.R. 4924. Upon passage, this bill will allow the Secretary of the Interior, Ken Salazar, to approve the proposed four-lane bridge, despite the National Park Service’s position.” That bill was offered up on March 24 of this year, just days after the Davis ruling, and in its summary, “would direct the Secretary of the Interior to find consistent with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act the construction of a fourlane highway bridge over the Lower St. Croix River, Minnesota and Wisconsin, in accordance with the Section 7 Evaluation issued by the National Park Service in October 2005.” The latest NPS decision takes that Section 7 reference into account in Quintana’s letter: “In accordance with the court ruling, the new evaluation (under Section 7(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act) acknowledges past evaluations. It includes a new visual analysis and provides language from the act and federal guidance that shows that direct and adverse effects to riverway values must be eliminated for the NPS to consent to the project.” The Sierra Club has been obviously supportive of the latest NPS decision, stating on Friday that they “... appreciate the thorough, accurate and professional analysis of the National Park Service in performing its mission of protecting the qualities for which the Lower St Croix has been federally designated,” according to St. Croix Valley Sierra Club spokesperson Jim Rickard, who later stated that the group looks forward to partnering ...” for a new, appropriately-scaled bridge - one which would preserve the qualities of the river, while serving the needs of residents and saving taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars.” The Sierra Club statement also offers up renewed support for other options, including light rail, commuter trains and other options to link the western portion of Wisconsin with eastern Minnesota, but also seems to suggest a new, leaner bridge project is quite workable and maybe even cheaper to build, according to Minnesota Sierra Club Director Martha Levin. “We believe that such a bridge could be built for less than half the cost of what has been proposed by the Minnesota and Wisconsin transportation departments, saving taxpayer dollars,” Levin said. Those discussions on where to go now have yet to be determined, and Rep. Bachmann’s bill may indeed have renewed vigor with the NPS ruling - and with a new Congress in January - although the NPS decision seems to be set in stone and would now seemingly require either a dramatically reduced scope of a bridge for NPS support, or a congressional override, such as HR 4924. In an interview several years ago, retiring Wisconsin District 30 Rep. Kitty Rhoades, R-Hudson, made her pitch for the new bridge and brought up how some of the first correspondence on the need for a replacement to the venerable lift bridge would be needed soon. “That first letter to the state highway commissioner was written the month I was born - April 1951!” She said bluntly, “And now I’m bombarded with AARP literature!” Maybe the project has gone back to less than zero.

Burnett Co. marriage licenses Robert A. Bushendorf, Webster, and Angelique M. Miklos, Webster, Oct. 15.

Burnett County civil court Capital One Bank vs. Janelle R. Zastrow, Grantsburg, $1,994.93. Capital One Bank vs. Bruce Holter, Shell Lake, $1,398.05. Chuck’s Garage vs. Carol Dorcey, Webster, $368.48.

The Wood Creek 4-H Club is pleased to announce that their community service rain garden project is completed. Members gathered on Sunday, Oct. 17, to plant over 600 plants in the rain garden (at Lilac Grove Apartments in Siren) that was developed by Jim Gloodt with help from Jacob, Emily and Phil Stiemann, and Alexi and Rachel Gloodt. The funding for the plants was supplied by a statewide 4H2O Replenish Grant supplemented by the club’s funds. The club received help from Paul Cook, Burnett County conservation specialist, and Louie at Dragonfly Gardens in Amery. The club members look forward to watching the plants grow and watching it collect and filter rain from the blacktop and roofs of the building. – Photo submitted

Polk County marriages Allison L. Glunz, town of Garfield, Patrick T. Davis, village of Hammond, issued Oct. 11, 2010. Brenda L. Sanford, town of Balsam Lake, Ricky A. Vold, town of Balsam Lake, issued Oct. 14, 2010. Alicia R. Patterson, village of Dresser, Bryan W. Beseler, village of Dresser, issued Oct. 14, 2010.

Burnett County warrants Lawrance E. Behr, 42, North St. Paul, Minn., warrant - failure to appear, Oct. 13. Justin S. Blask, 26, Siren, failure to pay fines, Oct. 11. Derek J. Cameron, 20, Hudson, warrant - failure to appear, Oct. 13. Mark A. Mehtala, no date of birth given, Frederic, warrant failure to appear, Oct. 13. John P. Polski, 22, Danbury, warrant - failure to appear, Oct. 13. Anthony T. Thayer, 18, Danbury, arrest warrant - complaint, Oct. 13. Dennis W. Young, 47, Danbury, warrant – failure to appear, Oct. 13.

Correction The Leader information on an accident on Fairgrounds Road, Webster, Sept. 4 was incorrect. The driver of a vehicle pulling a trailer that didn’t turn wide enough to avoid striking a parked vehicle was not Jarrod Washburn, as listed. The vehicle was owned by Washburn but was driven at this time by Greg Listle, 53, Frederic. Also, there were no citations issued. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by this error. - N. Jappe

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Domestic and sexual violence: Incidence, prevalence and severity Editor’s note: The following information is provided by the Community Referral Agency, Inc., which services victims of domestic and sexual violence in Burnett and Polk counties. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic and sexual violence are pervasive and lifethreatening crimes affecting millions of individuals across our nation regardless of age, economic status, race, religion or education. • Nearly 1 in 4 women are beaten or raped by a partner during adulthood1, and each year approximately 2.3 million people are raped and/or physically assaulted by a current or former spouse, boyfriend, or girlfriend. 2 • 1 in 6 women and 1 in 33 men have experienced an attempted or completed rape.3 • Every day in the United States, an average of three women are killed by a current or former intimate partner.4

Children and youth Children are particularly vulnerable as both victims of and witnesses to domestic and sexual violence. In order to break the cycle of violence, we must intervene and provide services. • Approximately 15.5 million children are exposed to domestic violence every year.5 • 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys is sexually abused before the age of 18.6 Incest accounts for half of all sexual abuse cases.7 • Young women between the ages of 16 and 24 experience the highest rate of intimate partner violence.8 • Children exposed to violence are more likely to at-

tempt suicide, abuse drugs and alcohol, run away from home, engage in teenage prostitution, and commit sexual-assault crimes.9 • Men exposed to physical abuse, sexual abuse, and domestic violence as children are almost four times more likely than other men to have perpetrated domestic violence as adults, according to a large study.10

Costs Domestic violence and sexual assault severely impact not only victims, but our entire communities. In addition to the devastating damage suffered by victims and their families, these crimes also have huge financial costs. • The cost of intimate-partner violence annually exceeds $5.8 billion, including $4.1 billion in direct health care expenses.11 • In the U.S., rape is the most costly crime to its victims, totaling $127 billion a year, which includes medical costs, lost earnings, pain, suffering and lost quality of life.12 • Between one-quarter and one-half of domestic-violence victims report that they lost a job, at least in part, due to domestic violence.13 Women who experienced domestic violence are more likely to experience periods of unemployment, have health problems, and be welfare recipients.14 • Domestic violence has been estimated to cost employers in the U.S. up to $13 billion each year. 15 Progress for domestic- and sexual-violence victims Congress’s commitment to improving the response to domestic and sexual violence has made a significant dif-

Polk County circuit court

Philip C. Anderson, St. Croix Falls, nonregistration of vehicle, not guilty plea. Timothy W. Austin, Park, Ill., speeding, $200.50. Scott E. Backes, Osceola, place, use, hunt wild animals with bait, $343.50. Nicole M. Bettin, River Falls, fish without license, $202.70. Christopher D. Blake, Maple Grove, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea. Billie Jo Boldt, Hudson, speeding, $175.30. Anna L. Brodt, Toledo, Wash., speeding, $175.30. Mary K. Brown, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $175.30. Robert E. Bunce, Cameron, speeding, $200.50. David A. Bungum, Sargeant, Minn., speeding, $200.50. Dixie K. Chalk, Colfax, operating vehicle w/o insurance, $200.50. Randi L. Chouinard, New Richmond, fail/yield while making left turn, $175.30. Joseph M. Christensen, Amery, operating motor vehicle w/o insurance, $200.50; fail/stop at stop sign, $175.30. Pamela P. Christiansen, Woodbury, Minn., molest, destroy state property, $200.50. Kim F. Conito, Somerset, violation of child safety restraint requirements; seat belt violation; not guilty pleas. Michael J. Connor, Fort Myers, Fla., speeding, not guilty plea. Kasra Daneshkhah, Golden, Colo., speeding, $200.50. Thomas J. Deangelo, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $225.70. Kirsten M. Dehaven, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $250.90. Dusty L. Dennis, Stillwater, Minn., speeding, $175.30. Renee L. Dufour, St. Louis Park, Minn., speeding, $200.50. Sukhjinder S. Dulai, Surrey, BC, speeding, $175.30. Thomas R. Dusek, Amery, speeding, $175.30. Lori A. Elness, Woodbury, Minn., seat belt violation, $10.00. Conrad A. Evans, Chisago City, Minn., failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10. Thomas J. Fedie, Eau Claire, speeding, $183.30. Nathan B. Fisk, Centuria, speeding, $175.30. Howard C. Forward, Hayward, speeding, $200.50; seat belt violation, $10.00. Gregory S. Frost, Amery, speeding; type 1 motorcycle permittee operate cycle with unqualified passenger; not guilty pleas. Joseph J. Fultz, Centuria, fail/stop at stop sign, $175.30. Corey J. Gagner, Amery, permittee operate type 1 motorcycle during darkness without qualified

licensed person, $200.50. Justin J. Ganley, Cushing, speeding, $200.50. Erin M. Geddes, Osceola, speeding, $175.30. Christopher S. Gehrke, seat belt violation $10.00 twice. Virginia Gehrman, Centuria, speeding, $175.30. Mark Gillett, Dallas, Texas, speeding, $250.90. Thomas A. Goering, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $175.30. Sally L. Grans-Korsh, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea. Chanz J. Green, operating a motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00. Gary D. Griggs, St. Cloud, Minn., speeding, $175.30. Tierra R. Hagberg, Anoka, Minn., speeding, $225.70. Tyler R. Hall, Centuria, fail/stop at stop sign, $175.30. Donald E. Hanson, Roland, Iowa, speeding, $175.30. Marya F. Hart, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $225.70. Tyler J. Haskell, Prior Lake, Minn., speeding, $225.70. Kyle M. Hawkins, St. Croix Falls, permittee operate type 1 motorcycle during darkness without qualified licensed person, $200.50. Thomas B. Heinn, Shafer, Minn., operate w/o valid license; speeding; not guilty pleas. Jaclyn Henry, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $200.50. Jeffrey B. Hero, St. Louis Park, Minn., fish without license, $206.20. Anthony R. Hingos, Luck, seat belt violation, $10.00. Stephanie L. Hogan, Atlanta, Ga., speeding, $295.00. Aaron S. Hutchens, Star Prairie, speeding, not guilty plea. Lo Ann Jensen, Luck, speeding, $175.30. Daniel J. Johnson, Osceola, OWI, not guilty plea. Elsie L. Johnson, Star Prairie, driving too fast for conditions, $288.70. John H. Johnson, Newport, Ariz., interstate record of duty status, $263.50. Thomas P. Johnson, Milltown, seat belt violation, $10.00. David L. Kaiser, Waterloo, Iowa, speeding, $225.70. Sandra S. Kallenbach, Turtle Lake, speeding, $200.50. Michelle A. Knotz, Luck, speeding, $225.70. Manessah M. Kunkel, Almena, inattentive driving, $187.90. David R. Lallier, Hudson, speeding, $175.30. Kari L. Lancette, Edina, Minn., speeding, $175.30; operating while suspended, $200.50. Carol A. Lauzon, Ham Lake, Minn., speeding, $225.70. Brian M. Lawrence, Grantsburg, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Robert S. Lenz, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $175.30. Daniel J. Letch, Frederic, operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, $10.00. Jaymie L. Lindsey, Blaine, Minn., seat belt violation, $10.00. Albert A. Livingstone, Brooklyn Center, Minn., speeding, $200.50. Sarah L. Londerville, Forest Lake, Minn., speeding, $200.50. Jorge A. Lopez, St. Paul, Minn., entering unauthorized or closed area, $175.30. Daniel W. Lund, St. Paul, Minn., fish without license, $206.70. Aaron D. Lynch, Farmington, Minn., operate with controlled substance, $817.50. Thomas R. Martinson, Osceola, speeding, $200.50. Kendra L. Maurer, Siren, operate w/o valid license, $200.50; speeding, $173.50. Patrick J. McCready, Blaine, Minn., speeding, $225.70. Ryan D. McFarland, Cambridge, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea. Angela Meister, St. Croix Falls, speeding, $175.30. Brian J. Merges, Monticello, Minn., speeding, $225.70. Ryan M. Mesecher, Amery, speeding, $200.50; operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, $200.50. Nicholas D. Meyer, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., speeding, $225.70. Shawn G. Meyer, Oakdale, Minn., speeding, $200.50. Jacob J. Miller, St. Croix Falls, speeding, $175.30; nonregistration of vehicle >10,000 lbs., $263.50. Lisa J. Miller, Prior Lake, Minn., speeding, $250.90. Megan R. Miller, fail/stop at stop sign, $175.30. Jason L. Millermon, Amery, speeding; seat belt violation, not guilty pleas. Claude L. Minor, Hibbing, Minn., speeding, $175.30. Kristina M. Molls, Amery, operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, $200.50. Maria A. Morales, Osceola, nonregistration of auto, $175.30. Joan M. Moser, Dresser, seat belt violation, $10.00. Nichols S. Neilsen, Willmar, Minn., possession of drug paraphernalia, $263.50; disorderly conduct, $263.50. William L. Nichols Jr., Rochester, Minn., speeding, $175.30. Brent G. Norberg, Osceola, speeding, $175.30. Ronald D. Nordquist, Deephaven, Minn., speeding, $200.50. Thomas L. Oleksa, New Brighton, Minn., speeding, $175.30. Ryan D. Ostlund, East

Bethel, Minn., speeding, $175.30. Jeffrey M. Peer, Frederic, speeding, $175.30. Charles D. Pelowski, Ortonville, Minn., speeding, $200.50; seat belt violation, $20.00 twice. Latisha A. Perkins Repinski, Kenosha, operate after rev./susp. of registration, $175.30. Krisit J. Pierro, Plymouth, Minn., speeding, $200.50. Delvin T. Pitzen, Effie, Minn., seat belt violation, $20.00 twice. Kelly K. Plenty, Milltown, speeding, $225.70. Jerry J. Potter, Osceola, seat belt violation, $10.00. Timothy P. Powell, Neshkoro, operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, not guilty plea. Roger E. Quast, Stillwater, Minn., speeding, $200.50. Brad L. Radinzel, St. Croix Falls, speeding, $175.30. Blake S. Reber, Dresser, speeding, $225.70. Anthony K. Reinking, Blaine, Minn., speeding, $175.30. Eric A. Resch, Milwaukee, speeding, $175.30. Alfredo G. Resendiz, Dallas, Texas, operate w/o valid license, $200.50. John E. Retka, Brooklyn Park, Minn., speeding, $225.70. Nicole M. Revord, Centuria, fail/stop at stop sign, $175.30. Kathryn S. Riley, Snohomish, Wash., speeding, $200.50. Ralph R. Runge Jr., Powers, Mich., interstate record of duty status, $263.50 Deborah A. Russell, White Bear Lake, Minn., speeding, $200.50. John A. Ryberg, North Branch, Minn., speeding, $175.30. Thomas P. Salewski, Osceola, speeding, not guilty plea. Courtney C. Santoro, Osceola, speeding, $175.30. Michelle R. Schaefer, Eagan, Minn., speeding, $225.70. Keith A. Schaff, Osceola, fail to stop/improper stop at stop sign, $175.30. Lindsay N. Schmitt, Winona, Minn., speeding, $175.30. Daniel A. Shackleton, Dallas, speeding, $175.30. Mary K. Shaleen, Osceola, speeding, not guilty plea. Richard R. Shelby, Star Prairie, speeding, $225.70. Nikolai J. Sluka, Balsam Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00. Bradley D. Smith, Amery, speeding, $175.30. James D. Steil, Maple Grove, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea. Scott A. Stensrud, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $200.50. Ronald R. Sullivan, Maplewood, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

ference in the lives of victims. The Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, enacted in 1984, has been the foundation of the response to domestic violence victims, including shelters and outreach programs across the country. The landmark Violence Against Women Act, first authorized in 1994, has changed the way federal, tribal, state and local entities respond to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking. • VAWA saved an estimated nearly $14.8 billion in net averted costs in its first six years alone.16 The National Network to End Domestic Violence Monica McLaughlin mmclaughlin@nnedv.org • VAWA 2005 established the Sexual Assault Services Program, the first federal funding stream to support the critical work of rape crisis centers. • More victims now report domestic violence to the police: There has been a 27 percent to 51 percent increase in reporting rates by women and a 37 percent increase in reporting rates by men.17 • The rate of nonfatal intimate partner violence against women has decreased by 53 percent18 and the number of women killed by an intimate-partner has decreased by 34 percent.19 • A 2008 study shows conclusively that the nation’s domestic violence shelters are addressing both urgent and long-term needs of victims of violence, and are helping victims protect themselves and their children. 20

Overwhelming needs remain While the United States has come a long way in meeting the needs of victims, there remains a significant gap between funding and the demand for services. As more and more victims courageously request services to escape from life-threatening situations, it is essential that their needs are met. • In 2009, a 24-hour survey of domestic violence programs across the nation found that while over 65,000 victims were served in one day, there were over 9,000 unmet requests for services.21 • A 2009 survey of rape crisis centers indicated that 25 percent of centers have a waiting list for crisis services, 61 percent of centers have three or fewer staff and 56 percent have had to reduce staff due to funding cuts.22 CRA services Community Referral Agency Inc. offers free and confidential services to the victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Polk and Burnett counties, in surround tribal communities and in neighboring Minnesota counties. They offer temporary shelter; a 24-hour crisis line; weekly support groups for women and children; advocacy in the legal, medical or human service agencies; information and referrals for other agencies; one-on-one advocacy sessions and much more. For more information on volunteering or on the programs and services, please call 24-Hour Crisis Line – 1800-261-7233; Polk County – 715-825-4414 or Burnett County 715-349-7272. 1 U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (July 2000). Extent, Nature, and Consequences of Intimate Partner Violence: Findings From the National Violence Against Women Survey. Washington, DC. Tjaden, P.,&Thoennes, N. 2 National Institute of Justice and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Extent, Nature, and Consequences of Intimate Partner Violence: Findings from the National Violence Against Women Survey.” July 2000. 3 U.S. Department of Justice, Prevalence, Incidence, and Consequences of Violence Against Women: Findings from the National Violence Against Women Survey (1998). 4 Bureau of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics, Homicide Trends from 1976-1999, (2001). 5 McDonold, R. et al. (2006).“Estimating the Number of American Children Living in Partner Violent Families.” Journal of Family Psychology,30(1),137-142 6 Felitti, V.J., Anda, R.F., Nordenberg, D., Williamson, D.F, Spitz, A.M., Edwards, V., Koss, M.P. & Marks, J.S. (1998) “Relationship of Childhood Abuse and Household Dysfunction to Many of the Leading Causes of Death in Adults: The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study” American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 14(4). 7 Havelin, K. (2000). Incest ‘Why Am I Afraid To Tell?’ Minnesota; Capstone Press. 8 Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice and Statistics, “Intimate Partner Violence in the United States, 1993-2004.” December 2006. 9 Wolfe, D.A., Wekerle, C., Reitzel, D. and Gough, R. 1995. “Strategies to Address Violence in the Lives of High Risk Youth.” In Ending the Cycle of Violence: Community Responses to Children of Battered Women, edited by E. Peled, P.G. Jaffe and J.L Edleson. New York, NY: Sage Publications. 10 Whitfield, C.L., Anda, R.F., Dube, S.R., & Felitti, V.J. (2003). “Violent childhood experiences and the risk of intimate partner violence in adults.” Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 18, 166-185. 11 National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. (2003). Costs of Intimate Partner Violence Against Women in the United States. 12 Miller, T., M. Cohen & B. Wiersema (January 1996). “Victims Costs & Consequences: A New Look.” Washington, D.C.; National Institute of Justice Report, U.S. Department of Justice. 13 U.S. General Accounting Office. Domestic Violence Prevalence and Implications for Employment Among Welfare Recipients 19 (Nov. 1998). 14 Lloyd, S., & Taluc, N. (1999). “The effect of male violence on female employment.” Violence Against Women, 5(4), 370-392. 15 Bureau of National Affairs, Special Rep. No. 32, Violence and Stress: The Work/Family Connection 2 (1990). 16 Kathryn Andersen Clark et al., A Cost-Benefit Analysis of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, 8 Violence Against Women 417 (2002). 17 “Intimate Partner Violence in the U.S.” U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Statistics, Jan 2008.; Cassandra Archer et al., Institute for Law and Justice, National Evaluation of the Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies Program 14 (Nov. 2002). 18 “Intimate Partner Violence in the U.S.” U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs: Bureaus of Justice Statistics. Jan. 2008. 19 “Intimate Partner Violence in the U.S.” U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs: Bureaus of Justice Statistics. Jan. 2008. 20 Lyon, E., Lane S. (2009). Meeting Survivors’ Needs: A Multi-State Study of Domestic Violence Shelter Experiences. National Resource Center on Domestic Violence and UConn School of Social Work. Found at http://www.vawnet.org . 21 Domestic Violence Count 09 A 24- hour census of domestic violence shelters and services across the United States. The National Network to End Domestic Violence (Jan. 2010). 22 National Alliance to End Sexual Violence 2010 internet survey of 644 rape crisis centers from all 50 states, Washington D.C. and two territories. Can be found at http://naesv.org/2009/?page_id=212. - submitted

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Siren police report

Immediate need to fill the following position:

School Bus Mechanic

Qualifications include: • Ability to work well with staff and students. • Ability to repair and maintain all of the school district vehicles in operating excellence so they present no problems, interruptions, or safety issues to the educational program and students. • Graduate of a technical or vocational diesel program preferred. Knowledge in the use of computers, computer diagnostics and electrical systems troubleshooting desired. Must have or be able to obtain a commercial driver’s license with passenger and school bus endorsement. Please contact Steve Leslie at 715-483-2507, ext. 1500 Steve Leslie, Transportation Supervisor School District of St. Croix Falls P.O. Box 130 St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-2507, ext. 1500 leslist@scf.k12.wi.us By October 22, 2010 Applications available at the School District Business Office, Bus Garage or on the Web site at www.scf.k12.wi.us 523989 9L

Joshua M. Swanson, 27, Siren, misuse of registered farm trucks, $127.50. Kathleen M. Miley, 58, Siren, unsafe backing, $127.50. Christopher D. Smith, 33, Iowa City, Iowa, speeding, $225.70. Jonathan D. Platson, 34, Shell Lake, speeding, $175.30. Rose M. De Flippo, 51, Webster, speeding, $175.30. Judy R. Schultz, 59, Janesville, speeding, $250.90. Richard T. Harding, 47, St. Paul, Minn., operate ATV on highway, $127.50. Yevemity Bilonezhko, 24, Eden Prairie, Minn., operate ATV without spark arrestor, $154.50. Craig L. Briggs, 24, Grantsburg, operate motorcycle without license, $200.50. Jesse J. Ratzlaff, 24, Spooner, operate vehicle without insurance, $200.50. Kelly J. Neuman, 30, St. Croix Falls, OWI, $691.50, li-

cense revoked six months, alcohol assessment. Darren D. Erickson, 41, Barronett, fail to report to county jail, one-year probation, sentence withheld, 45-day jail sentence, Huber release, community service and electric monitor use at discretion of jail staff, $100.00. Jonathon C. Oiyotte, 31, Webster, fail to report to county jail, 20-day jail sentence, $100.00. Davin G. Tyler, 44, Siren, operate without valid license, $200.50. Bernard A. Taylor, 37, Hayward, operate without valid license, $186.00. Ronald A. Hess, 28, New Richmond, failure to support child, two-year probation, sentence withheld, 12-month jail sentence, Huber release granted, must continue work search, must continue current child support and make payments toward arrears, $113.00.

Bradley S. Roberts, 38, Pilot Mountain, N. C., theft of movable property, 33-day jail sentence, $100.00. Nicholas E. Butler, 24, Grantsburg, reckless driving, $389.50. Jordan M. Decorah, 20, Webster, possession of THC, one-year probation, alcohol assessment, $100.00.

Burnett County deaths Margaret C. Denn, 93, Grantsburg Village, Sept. 23. Barbara A. Meister, 67, Dewey, Sept. 28. Dudley J. Dingmann, 65, Webster Village, Oct. 6. Ann E. Clark, 82, Grantsburg Village, Oct. 3. Wilma Huntley, 100, Grantsburg Village, Oct. 2.

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(Oct. 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BankCherokee, Plaintiff vs. Johnson Rental Properties, Inc., Timothy Johnson and Pamela Johnson, Defendants. Case Code: 30404 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 09 CV 798 Hon. Robert H. Rasmussen Please take notice that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on the 13th day of May, 2010, the Sheriff of Polk County will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: December 2, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: 10% of successful bid must be paid to the Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified check. Balance due within 10 days of court approval. Purchaser is responsible for payment of all transfer taxes and recording fees. Sale is AS IS in all respects. PLACE: Lobby of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810. DESCRIPTION: Lot 12, Block 4, Plat of Lawson in the Village of Luck, Polk County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 813 Park Avenue, Luck, WI. Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Stein & Moore, P.A. Attorneys for Plaintiff 332 Minnesota St., Ste. W-1650 St. Paul, MN 55101 651-224-9683

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Notice is hereby given that the Town of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wis., will be performing a public test of election voting equipment on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010, at 9 a.m., in the Town Hall located at 1305 200th Street, St. Croix Falls. Janet Krueger, Clerk 523771 9L WNAXLP Town of St. Croix Falls www.townofstcroixfalls.org

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Hwy. 35/70 and Woodland Estates at 1:36 a.m. Oct. 11: Mitchell P. Huser, 19, Hudson, was cited for speeding on Hwy. 35/70 and rustic Way at 9:35 p.m. Oct. 12: Scott B. Wertkin, 34, St. Paul, Minn., was cited for speeding on Hwy. 70 and Railroad Street at 6:18 p.m. Jeremy P. Conant, 34, Sobieski, was cited for speeding at 7 p.m. on Hwy. 35 and Olson Street. Oct. 17: Nicholas L. Olson, 28, Siren, was involved in crashing his motorcycle on the roadway at Works Progress and Fourth Avenue at 6 p.m. Olson was cited for operating while intoxicated, fourth offense; operating a motor vehicle without a license and operating after suspension.

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Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County, WI O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Avenue Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 (414) 727-1591 O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a Chapter 7 Discharge in Bankruptcy, this correspondence should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt.

(Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb f/k/a S & C Bank Plaintiff, vs. William T. Menne, Unknown Spouse of William T. Menne and Unknown Tenants Defendants, NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No.: 10 CV 233 Case Code: 30404 Judge: Molly E. GaleWyrick PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on July 29, 2010, in the amount of $141,119.90, the Polk County Sheriff will sell the described property at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: November 24, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: 10% of successful bid must be paid to the Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified check. Balance due within 10 days of court approval. Purchaser is responsible for payment of all transfer taxes and recording fees. Sale is AS IS in all respects and subject to all liens and encumbrances. PLACE: Foyer Area, Polk County Sheriff’s Office, 1005 West Main St., Suite 900, Balsam Lake, WI 54810. DESCRIPTION: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 4014, recorded in Volume 18 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 44, as Document No. 652142, located in the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SW1/4 SE1/4), Section 34, Township 36 North, Range 17 West, Town of Luck, Polk County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2412 145th Street, Luck, WI 54853. Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff ECKBERG, LAMMERS, BRIGGS, WOLFF & VIERLING, P.L.L.P. Nicholas J. Vivian (#1047165) Attorney for Plaintiff 1809 Northwestern Avenue Stillwater, MN 55082 651-349-2878 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.

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(Sept. 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-3 Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-3 c/o American Home Mortgage Servicing Inc. Plaintiff, vs. JAMES D. SCHUMACHER and JANE DOE, unknown spouse of James D. Schumacher; and DAVETTE SCHUMACHER, probable spouse of James D. Schumacher STEVEN R. TALMAGE; and DENTAL ARTS, S.C., Defendants. Case No. 10-CV-185 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 13, 2010, in the amount of $221,846.29, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 16, 2010, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or certified funds at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. 3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 West Main St., Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot 24, Plat of Apple River Santuary, City of Amery, Polk County, Wis. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 913 Sunflower Way, City of Amery. TAX KEY NO.: 201-00773-2400

Oct. 1: Kenneth T. Sarazin, 45, Menomonie, was cited for speeding at 1:33 a.m. on Hwy. 35/70 by Crooked Lake Park. Joseph R. Miller, 17, Superior, was cited for disorderly conduct with a motor vehicle (i.e. spinning the rear tires and revving the engine) at 9 p.m. in Crooked Lake Park. Oct. 3: Jacob J. Jablonski, 19, Minneapolis, Minn., was cited for violating absolute sobriety on

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ELECTRONIC VOTING EQUIPMENT TESTING NOTICE TOWN OF WEST SWEDEN

Notice is hereby given that a public test of the electronic equipment to be used at November 2, 2010, general election, will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 26, 2010, at the West Sweden Town Hall. This test is open to the general public. Andrea Lundquist, Town of West Sweden Clerk 523931 WNAXLP 9L (Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Plaintiff/Third Party Defendant, vs. Scott H. Lee and Lisa M. Lee, as husband and wife, Defendants/Third Party Defendants, vs. AnchorBank, fsb f/k/a S & C Bank, Intervenor/Third Party Plaintiff. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No.: 08 CV 619 Case Code: 30404 Judge: Molly E. GaleWyrick PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on the April 26, 2010, in the amount of $24,414.68, the Polk County Sheriff will sell the described property at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: November 24, 2010, at 10:00 p.m. TERMS: 10% of successful bid must be paid to the Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified check. Balance due within 10 days of court approval. Purchaser is responsible for payment of all transfer taxes and recording fees. Sale is AS IS in all respects and subject to all liens and encumbrances. PLACE: Foyer Area Polk County Sheriff’s Office 1005 West Main St., Suite 900 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 DESCRIPTION: All that part of Block 4 of Staffenson’s Addition to the City of Amery lying South of a line described as follows: Said line shall begin at a point on East line of said Block 4 midway between points where the North and South ends of said block line intersect with edges of Apple River, thence in a Westerly direction at right angles to said block line to the edge of Apple River lying in and comprising a part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28, Township 33 North, Range 16 West. Together with the right to use the East 30 feet of Block 4 from Winchester Street to the above-described parcel for Roadway purposes. Said land being in the County of Polk & State of Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 249 Winchester Street Amery, WI 54001 Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff Eckberg, Lammers, Briggs, Wolff & Vierling, P.L.L.P. Nicholas J. Vivian (#1047165) Attorney for Plaintiff 1809 Northwestern Avenue Stillwater, MN 55082 651-439-2878 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. 522574 WNAXLP

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(Oct. 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY First National Community Bank, Plaintiff vs. Aaron Kromrey, Ellen S. Kromrey, F/K/A Ellen Pogodzinski, and WESTconsin Credit Union, Defendants. NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 09 CV 347 Case Code: 30404 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on July 13, 2009, in the amount of $176,315.96, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: December 2, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: 1. 10% down, in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. PLACE: The front lobby of the Polk County Judicial Center located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 3638 recorded in Vol. 16 of C.S.M., pg. 151, as Doc. No. 629705 located in part of the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 27, Township 32 North, Range 19 West, Town of Farmington, Polk County, Wisconsin. TOGETHER WITH an easement for ingress and egress described as follows: A part of the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 27, Township 32 North, Range 19 West, Town of Farmington, Polk County, Wisconsin, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the SE corner of said Section 27; thence N00013’27”W 1,724.37 feet along the East line of said SE 1/4 of Section 27; thence S89031’55”W 428.54 feet to the point of beginning of said easement; An Easement including an 80-foot radius arc around the said point of beginning; thence the road easement continues from said point of beginning 33 feet either side of and parallel to a line bearing S89031’55”W 834.00 feet to the east rightof-way line of State Trunk Highway 35. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2603 13th Avenue, Osceola, Wisconsin 54020. Dated this 22nd day of September, 2010. /s/Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff Ronald L. Siler VAN DYK, WILLIAMSON & SILER, S.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 201 South Knowles Avenue New Richmond, WI 54017 Van Dyk, Williamson & Siler, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. If you previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt. 523293 WNAXLP

Dated this 4th day of October, 2010. /s/Timothy B. Moore Polk County Sheriff Donald R. Marjala - Lawyer WELD, RILEY, PRENN & RICCI, S.C. P.O. Box 1030 Eau Claire, WI 54702-1030 715-839-7786 Attorneys for Plaintiff Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. 522950 WNAXLP

Case No: 09 CV 442 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on August 25, 2009, in the amount of $438,473.58, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 3, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. PLACE: At 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin DESCRIPTION: Lot Four (4) of Certified Survey Map No. 2677 recorded in Volume Twelve (12), of Certified Survey Maps, Page One Hundred Sixty-Four (164), Document No. 581439, located in the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NW 1/4 SW 1/4), Section TwentySeven (27), Township ThirtyTwo (32) North, Range Seventeen (17) West together with easements located in the South Half of the Northwest Quarter (S 1/2 NW 1/4), Section Twenty-Seven (27), Township Thirty-Two (32) North, Range Seventeen (17) West, as described in Volume 518 of Records, Page 211, Document No. 459339, Polk County, Wisconsin. The above property is situated in Polk County, State Of Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 152 147th Street, Deer Park, WI 54007. TAX KEY NO.: 002-00705-0400. Dated this 26th day of August, 2010. /s/Sheriff Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff Christina E. Demakopoulos Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1066197 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. (760224)

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(Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY EAGLE VALLEY BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. JEFFREY B. PETERSEN, Defendant. Case No. 10 CV 181 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on April 28, 2010, in the amount of $188,257.99, I will sell the described premises at public auction at the Main Front Entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wis., on: Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010, at 10 o’clock a.m., TERMS OF SALE: 1. 10% down in cash or certified funds at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeiture of deposit to plaintiff. 2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. 3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. DESCRIPTION: Lot Two (2) of Certified Survey Map No. 4389, recorded in Volume 19 of Certified Survey Maps, page 170, as Document No. 676226, located in the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NW 1/4 of SW 1/4), and the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4 of SW 1/4), Section Eleven (11), Township Thirty-three (33) North of Range Seventeen (17) West. Parcel No.: 024-00206-0000. Street Address: 1380 105th Avenue, Amery, Wis. 54001. Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 3rd day of September, 2010. Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson No. 1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787 521403 WNAXLP

(Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff, vs. MARC R. COCHERELL, et al. Defendants. Case No.: 10 CV 63 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 26, 2010, in the amount of $121,427.76, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 24, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. TERMS 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 1186, recorded in Volume 6 of Certified Survey Maps, on Page 2, as Document No. 449416, located in the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 22, Township 35 North, Range 17 West, Town of Milltown, Polk County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2036 150th St., Milltown, WI 54858. TAX KEY NO.: 040-00596-0000. Dated this 27th week of September, 2010. /s/Sheriff Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff Chaz M. Rodriguez Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1063071 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. (809660)

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(Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY ANCHORBANK, FSB Plaintiff vs. MICHAEL P. FLAHERTY SALLY M. FLAHERTY J.H. LARSON ELECTRICAL COMPANY XYZ CORPORATION ABC PARTNERSHIP JOE DOE MARY ROWE Defendants. Case No. 09CV658 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE By virtue of Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above-entitled action on May 27, 2010, the undersigned Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell at public auction at the front entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main Street, in the City of Balsam Lake, in said county, on the 2nd day of December, 2010, at 10:00 a.m., the real estate and mortgaged premises directed by the Judgment to be sold, therein described as follows: A parcel of land in the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE 1/4 of NW 1/4), Section 10, Township 34 North, Range 17 West, described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the NW 1/4 of Section 10-3417, running thence West 16 rods along the section line; running thence due south on a line parallel to the quarter section line 20 rods; running thence East 16 rods to the quarter section line; running thence North 20 rods; to the place of beginning, containing 2 acres, more or less, Polk County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 501 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, Wis. TERMS OF SALE: Cash. DOWN PAYMENT: A deposit of 10% of sale price to be deposited in cash or by certified check with the Sheriff at the time of sale; balance to be paid by cash or certified check within ten days after confirmation of sale.

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(Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P., as servicer for The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificate Holders CWALT, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2006OC10, Mortgage Pass-Though Certificates, Series 2006-OC10 Plaintiff, vs. CHRISTOPHER J. HEINN, et al. Defendants.

NOTICE OF HEARING

The Polk County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 9, 2010, at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. The Board will call the public hearing to order at 8:30 a.m., recess at 8:45 a.m. to view each site and will reconvene at 10 a.m. at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, Wiscosin. At that time each applicant will inform the Board of their request. (THE APPLICANT MUST APPEAR AT 10 A.M. WHEN THE BOARD RECONVENES AT THE GOVERNMENT CENTER.) CRAIG & SHEILA HAASNOOT request a variance from Article 11E3 of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to build a garage closer than 63’ from the centerline of a town road. Property affected is: 956 N. Wisconsin Ln., pt. of SW1/4, SE1/4, Sec. 21/T33N/R16W, Town of Lincoln, pond (class 3). LUCY KLOS requests a variance from Article 11F2(a)(1)+(2) and 11E3 of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to build an addition onto existing dwelling which will exceed the 750sq.-ft. footprint, off to the side and build a porch roof overhang which will be closer than 63’ from centerline of town road. Property affected is: 1309 Mirror Waters, Lot 17, Plat of Mirror Waters, Sec. 29/T34N/ 9-10L 51a,d R17W, Town of Balsam Lake, Deer Lake (class 1). 523905 WNAXLP

NOTICE OF PUBLIC LISTENING SESSIONS

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Polk County Organizational Committee, on behalf of the Polk County Board Supervisors, will be conducting 3 Listening Sessions for the purpose of gathering information regarding the size of the County Board. The first session will be held: October 14, 2010 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Luck Municipal Building 401 Main St. S., Luck, WI The second session: October 21, 2010 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Osceola Intermediate School 949 Education Ave., Media Room Osceola, WI The third session: October 26, 2010 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Lincoln Town Hall 661 85th St., Amery, WI Community sheets will be available. Information and online surveys will be available at www.co.polk.wi.us A quorum of the Polk County Board of Supervisors and the Polk County Organization Committee may be present at any or all of these noticed listening sessions. 522729 7-9L

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Case No. 10 CV 26 Case Code 30404 By virtue of a judgment of foreclosure made in the aboveentitled action on April 28, 2010, I will sell at public auction at the Polk County Justice Center, located at 1005 West Main St., in the City of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, on the 23rd day of November, 2010, at 10:00 a.m., all of the following described premises, to wit: Parcel Ia: Lot 2 of Certified Survey Map No. 2014, Volume 9, Page 162, being located in the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 33, Township 35 North, Range 15 West, (in the Town of Johnstown), Polk County, Wis. Parcel Ib: Together with nonexclusive rights of ingress and egress over and across the ingress-egress and utility easements as more fully depicted on Certified Survey Maps 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. Parcel IIA: Part of Government Lot 1, Section 27, Range 35 North, Range 16 West (in the Town of Georgetown), Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Commencing at a point on the East Boundary line of Government Lot 1,400 feet South of the Northeast corner of Section 27; thence running South on the East boundary line of Government Lot 1,100 feet; thence running West on a course parallel with the North boundary line of Lot 1 to an intersection with the high-water mark on the shore of Blake Lake; thence following the shores of Blake Lake at a high-water mark in a Northwesterly direction to a point 400 feet due South of the North boundary line of Government Lot 1; thence running east on a course parallel with the North boundary line of Government Lot 1 to the East boundary line of Government Lot 1, which is the point of beginning; Commencing at the Northwest corner of Government Lot 10, of Section 26, Township 35 North, Range 16 West (in the Town of Georgetown), Polk County, Wis.; thence South along the West line of said Lot, 400 feet to the point of beginning; thence East 80 feet; thence South parallel with the West line of said Lot, 100 feet; thence West 80 feet, thence North along the West line to the point of beginning; Parcel IIB: Together with and subject to all rights, benefits and burdens of that certain driveway agreement and easement as recorded in Volume 436 of Records, Page 606, Document No. 405563.

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TERMS OF SALE: (10% cash down payment at sale, balance within ten (10) days of Court approval). Dated at Menomonie, Wis., this 4th day of October, 2010. Tim Moore Sheriff The property is located at: 794 200th Avenue, Luck, WI 54853. Andrew J. Harrington WSB #1061492 LIDEN & DOBBERFUHL, S.C. Attorneys for the Plaintiff 425 E. LaSalle Ave. P.O. Box 137 Barron, WI 54812 Telephone: 715-537-5636

The Monthly Board Meeting Will Be Held Tues., Oct. 26, 2010, At 7:30 p.m., At The Cushing Community Center

Agenda: Roll call; clerk’s report; treasurer’s report; public forum; closed session for litigation updates; reconvene to open session; pay bills; audit books; adjourn. 523898 9L Patsy Gustafson, Town Clerk

(Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb, Plaintiff, vs. Ralph A. Johansen and Lois E. Johansen, Defendants. NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 09 CV 383 Case Code: 30404 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 20, 2010, in the amount of $481,691.62, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: October 28, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: 1. 10% down, in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. PLACE: The front lobby of the Polk County Judicial Center located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION 1: Parcel I: The South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, Section 23, Township 36 North, Range 20 West, Polk County, Wisconsin. Parcel II: The Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, of Section 23, Township 36 North, of Range 20 West, according to Government Survey, Polk County, Wisconsin. Together with an Easement for ingress and egress 66 feet in width, from the Town road on the West side of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, Section 23, Township 36 North, Range 20 West, Polk County Wisconsin, through the middle of said Northwest 1/4 of Southwest 1/4 to the East line of said 40-Acre Parcel, this Easement is appurtenant to the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, Section 23, Township 36 North, Range 20 West, Polk County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2630 320th Avenue, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024. AND DESCRIPTION 2: The Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4, Section 32, Township 36 North, Range 17 West, except the South 725 feet of the East 600 feet thereof. Said land being in the Township of Luck, Polk County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1621 240th Avenue, Luck, WI 54853. THE ABOVE PROPERTIES WILL BE SOLD SEPARATELY. Dated this 26th day of August, 2010. /s/Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff Ronald L. Siler VAN DYK, WILLIAMSON & SILER, S.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 201 South Knowles Avenue New Richmond, WI 54017 Van Dyk, Williamson & Siler, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. If you previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt. 521102 WNAXLP

(Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Bremer Bank, National Association, Plaintiff, vs. Merging Rainbows, LLC and United States of America, Defendants. Case No. 09-CV-750 Code No. 30404 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of the Polk County Circuit Court entered on August 4, 2010, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 10, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of court 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 real estate taxes, specials assessments, liens and encumbrances. Defendant United States of America has the right to redeem said property for one year from the date of confirmation of sale pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2410(c). PLACE: The lobby of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810. DESCRIPTION: Lots 7, 8 and 9, Block 1, First Addition to the City of Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin. TAX KEY NO.: 201-00193-0000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 308 Keller Avenue North, Amery, Wisconsin. Dated this 13 day of August, 2010. Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff Adam C. Benson Benson Law Office LLC Attorney for Plaintiffs P.O. Box 370 Siren, WI 54872 521100 715-349-5215 WNAXLP

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(Sept. 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, nka JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, NA Plaintiff vs. RAYMOND SCHULLER, et al Defendants Case No. 08 CV 668 Hon. Molly E GaleWyrick, Br. 1 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on December 8, 2008, in the amount of $222,063.60, the Polk County Sheriff will sell the premises described below at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: November 10, 2010, at 10 a.m. TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens, encumbrances and payment of applicable transfer taxes. PLACE: In the Lobby of the Polk County Justice Center, located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis., 54810 PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Lot 3 of CSM No. 3931 recorded in Volume 17 of CSM, Page 194, as Document No. 644993. Located in part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, Section 1, Township 32 North, Range 19 West. Said land being in the Town of Farmington, Polk County, Wis. ADDRESS: 2483 50th Avenue, Osceola, WI 55020. TAX KEY NO: 022-00028-0300. Dated this 23rd day of September, 2010. Tim Moore Polk County Sheriff Cummisford, Acevedo & Associates, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Mark R. Cummisford State Bar #1034906 6508 South 27th Street Suite #6 Oak Creek, WI 53154 414-761-1700 Cummisford, Acevedo & Associates, LLC, is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING TOWN OF JACKSON, BURNETT COUNTY

Notice is hereby given that on Monday, Nov. 8, 2010, at 6 p.m., at the Town of Jackson Hall, a public hearing on the 2011 proposed budget for the Town of Jackson, Burnett County, will be held. The 2011 proposed budget in detail is available for inspection at the clerk’s office from 2 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday. Phone 715-866-8404. For the Town Board Lorraine Radke, Clerk

NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN ELECTORS MEETING TOWN OF JACKSON, BURNETT COUNTY

Notice is hereby given that on Monday, Nov. 8, 2010, immediately following completion of the public hearing on the proposed 2011 budget, which begins at 6 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: 1. To approve total highway expenditures for 2011 pursuant to Section 82.03 of Wis. Statutes. 2. To approve the 2010 town levy to be collected in 2011 pursuant to Section 60.10 (1) (A) of Wis. Statutes. Notice is hereby given that on Monday, Nov. 8, 2010, immediately following the completion of the special town electors meeting, the Town Board will meet to adopt the 2011 proposed budget for the Town of Jackson. For the Town Board Lorraine Radke, Clerk Dated this 20th day of October, 2010.

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Follow the Leader. (Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff, vs. Melissa Ogren, et al. Defendants. Case No.: 09 CV 720 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on January 6, 2010, in the amount of $304,582.93, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 3, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. PLACE: At 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin DESCRIPTION: Lot 7 of Certified Survey Map No. 22, recorded on May 27, 1960, in Volume 1 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 23, as Document No. 293873, being located in Government Lot 6, Section 31, Township 36 North, Range 16 West, in the Town of Bone Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, together with an easement for ingress and egress as shown on said Certified Survey Map. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1168 243rd Ave., Luck, WI 54853. TAX KEY NO.: 012-00813-0000. Dated this 24th day of August, 2010. /s/Sheriff Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff Chaz M. Rodriguez Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1063071 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue Brookfield,WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. (756182)

(Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb f/k/a S&C Bank, Plaintiff, vs. David M. Haider et al. Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No: 10 CV 326 Case Code: 30404 Judge: Molly E. GaleWyrick PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on the 29th day of June, 2010, in the amount of $23,616.00, the Polk County Sheriff shall sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: November 2, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: 10% of successful bid must be paid to the Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified check. Balance due within 10 days of court approval. Purchaser is responsible for payment of all transfer taxes and recording fees. Sale is AS IS in all respects and subject to all liens and encumbrances. PLACE: Foyer Area of Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main St., Suite 900, Balsam Lake, WI 54810. DESCRIPTION:The West 226 feet of the South 422 feet of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4 of SE 1/4), Section Ten (10), Township Thirty-two (32) North of Range Nineteen (19) West, Farmington Township, Polk County, Wisconsin PROPERTY ADDRESS: XXX, Farmington Township, Wisconsin. Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff ECKBERG, LAMMERS, BRIGGS, WOLFF & VIERLING, P.L.L.P. Nicholas J. Vivian (#1047165) Attorney for Plaintiff 1809 Northwestern Avenue Stillwater, MN 55082 (651) 439-2878 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. 521244 WNAXLP

Search Extended Instructional Support Technician WITC Hayward Branch Call Staff (Part-Time) Applications are currently being accepted from learning-focused, creative and dynamic candidates for a part-time Instructional Support Technician at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Hayward Branch. The Instructional Support Technician is responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting instructional technology equipment, including computers, LCD projectors, Interactive Television (ITV) and videoconferencing equipment, etc. This position will also assist with customer service to students and the public and provide administrative support to the Branch Manager. Qualifications include: Two years’ postsecondary education or equivalent plus two years’ work experience including military experience or a combination of education and work experience totaling four years, proficient in Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service, ability to work both independently and as part of a team, knowledge of or experince with technology used for instructional purposes (LCD projector, computers, videoconferencing equipment, etc.) desired. Application Deadline: October 22, 2010.

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(Oct. 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY First National Bank & Trust Plaintiff, vs. James L. Henke Todd Ellertson Defendants. NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

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NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public test of electronic equipment to be used at the Nov. 2, 2010, General Election, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thurs., Oct. 21, 2010, at the Cushing Community Center. This test is open to the general public. Julie Peterson, 523513 9L WNAXLP Town of Sterling Clerk

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TOWN OF STERLING ELECTRONIC VOTING EQUIPMENT TESTING NOTICE

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Notices BURNETT COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Seasonal Influenza Clinic

Tuesday, October 26, 2010 Webster High School - Cafeteria, 4 - 6 p.m.

FALL COMMUNITY CLEANUP FOR LORAIN TOWNSHIP RESIDENCE 1 D DAY AY O ONLY N LY

BUDGET HEARING AND ANNUAL MEETING FREDERIC SCHOOL DISTRICT September 27, 2010

The budget hearing of the Frederic School District was called to order by the President, Mr. Nelson, at 6:30 p.m., Monday, September 27, 2010, in the 7 - 12 School Commons. Board members present: Mrs. Amundson, Mr. Holicky, Mrs. Matz and Mr. Nelson. Mr. Engen arrived at 6:40 p.m. Administration present: Mr. Draxler, Mrs. Steen and Mr. Tischer. Mrs. Amundson read the official notice for the 2010 budget hearing and annual meeting. Motion S. Matz/C. Holicky that the budget hearing and the annual meeting were properly noticed. Motion carried. Mr. Tischer presented the 2010 - 2011 budget. Motion S. Matz/R. Amundson to adjourn the budget hearing. Motion carried. The annual meeting of the Frederic School District was called to order by the President, Mr. Nelson, at 6:37 p.m. Mr. Nelson announced that the election of a chairperson would now take place. Motion S. Matz/R. Draxler to nominate Gregg Westigard as chairperson for the annual meeting. Motion D. Utley/R. Amundson to close the nominations. Motion carried. Mr. Nelson declared that Gregg Westigard would chair the annual meeting. Motion S. Matz/R. Amundson to approve Gregg Westigard as chair for this annual meeting. Motion carried. Mrs. Amundson presented the 2009 Annual Meeting minutes. Motion S. Matz/C. Holicky to waive the reading and approve the minutes for the 2009 annual meeting as presented. Motion carried. Mr. Engen presented the treasurer’s report. Motion R. Draxler/D. Utley to waive reading and accept the treasurer’s report as presented. Motion carried. Mr. Engen presented a letter from Stotz & Company, S.C., Certified Public Accountants, relative to the audit of the books and related financial affairs of the school district for the 2009 - 2010 fiscal year. Motion S. Matz/R. Amundson to accept the letter as presented. Motion carried. The chairman presented resolution 11. (A), providing for transportation of students. Motion R. Amundson/R. Draxler to adopt resolution 11. (A), as presented. Motion carried. The chairman presented resolution 11. (B), authorizing accident insurance coverage. Motion S. Matz/S. Nelson to adopt resolution 11. (B), as presented. Motion carried. The chairman presented resolution 11. (C), authorizing the school board to operate a food service program. Motion R. Draxler/S. Matz to adopt resolution 11. (C), as presented. Motion carried. The chairman presented resolution 11. (D), authorizing sale of personal property of the school district no longer needed. Motion C. Holicky/D. Utley to adopt resolution 11. (D), as presented. The chairman presented resolution 11. (E), as to textbooks. Motion R. Draxler/T. Engen to adopt resolution 11. (E), as presented. Motion carried. The chairman presented resolution 11. (F), providing salary for school board members and the payment of certain other per diems and expenses. Motion R. Draxler/D. Utley to adopt resolution 11. (F), as presented. Motion carried. The chairman presented resolution 11. (G), supporting the 2010 - 11 budget in the amount of $5,991,667. Motion S. Matz/R. Draxler to adopt resolution 11. (G), as presented. Motion carried. The chairman presented resolution 11. (H), providing for a tax levy in an amount of $3,456,536. for the tax year 2010. Motion C. Holicky/S. Nelson to adopt resolution 11. (H), as presented. Motion carried. Motion R. Draxler/D. Utley authorizing the Board of Education to set the date for the 2011 annual meeting. Motion carried. Motion R. Amundson/S. Matz to adjourn. Motion carried. Time: 6:50 p.m. 523955 9L Rebecca Amundson, Clerk

PUBLIC NOTICE ELECTRONIC BALLOT TABULATION

Under Wisconsin State Statute 5.84(1), public tests of the electronic ballot tabulation system will be held to ascertain that the equipment will correctly count the November 2, 2010, Fall General Election votes cast for all offices and on all measures. All tests are open to the public. Town of Anderson, October 26, 2010, at 10 a.m. Town Hall - 13808 Anderson Road, Jessica King, Clerk, 715-472-4753 Town of Blaine, October 26, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. Northland Comm. Ctr. - 1232 East School Road, Rita Ronningen, Clerk, 715-466-4884 Town of Daniels, October 23, 2010, at 9 a.m. Town Hall - 9602 Daniels 70 Road, Ellen Ellis, Clerk, 715-349-5840 Town of Dewey, October 26, 2010, at 6:30 p.m. Town Hall - 24433 Town Hall Road, Pamela Brown, Clerk, 715-468-7111 Town of Grantsburg, October 25, 2010, at 10 a.m. Clerk/Treas. Office - 118 E. Madison Avenue, Romey Nelson, Clerk/Treasurer, 715-463-5600 Town of Jackson, October 26, 2010, at 2 p.m. Town Hall Office - 4599 County Road A, Lorraine Radke, Clerk, 715-866-8412 Town of LaFollette, October 26, 2010, at 10 a.m. Town Hall - 24184 Malone Road, Linda Terrian, Clerk, 715-349-2531 Town of Lincoln, October 23, 2010, at 10 a.m. Town Hall - 9110 Perida Road, Patrice Bjorklund, Clerk, 715-866-7580 Town of Meenon, October 25, 2010, at 6:30 p.m. Town Hall - 7396 Kruger Road, Suzanna M. Eytcheson, Clerk, 715-866-4893 Town of Oakland, October 25, 2010, at 5 p.m. Clerk’s Office - 7426 Main Street West, Deanna Krause, Clerk, 715-866-8213 Town of Roosevelt, October 25, 2010, at 10 a.m. Clerk’s Home - 22030 Bakker Road, Karla Mortensen, Clerk/Treasurer, 715-645-2507 Town of Rusk, October 23, 2010, at 9 a.m. Town Hall - 25195 County Road H, Jennifer Christner, Clerk, 715-635-3861 Town of Sand Lake, October 26, 2010, at 5 p.m. Town Hall - 5364 County Road X, Peggy Tolbert, Clerk, 715-866-4398 Town of Scott, October 25, 2010, at 11 a.m. Town Hall - 28390 County Road H, Kim Simon, Clerk, 715-635-2308 Town of Siren, October 23, 2010, at 5 p.m. Town Hall - 7240 S. Long Lake Road, Mary Hunter, Clerk, 715-349-5119 Town of Swiss, October 25, 2010, at 5 p.m. Town Hall - 7551 Main Street, Judy Dykstra, Clerk, 715-656-3030 Town of Trade Lake, October 24, 2010, at 6 p.m. Clerk’s Home - 13361 State Road 48, Deborah Christian, Clerk, 715-488-2600 Town of Union, October 25, 2010, at 1 p.m. Town Hall - 9015 County Road FF, David Olson, Clerk, 715-866-4129 Town of Webb Lake, October 25, 2010, at 9:30 a.m. Town Hall - 31000 Namekagon Trail, Gail Keup, Clerk, 715-259-3439 Town of West Marshland, October 26, 2010, at 5 p.m. – Clerk’s Home – 25161 Spaulding Road, Margaret Hess, Clerk, 715-463-2922 Town of Wood River, October 26, 2010, at 7 p.m. – Town Hall – 11610 State Road 70, Dawn Luke, Clerk, 715-689-2296 Village of Grantsburg, October 25, 2010, at 9 a.m. Village Hall - 316 S. Brad Street, Jennifer Zeiler, Clerk, 715-463-2405 Village of Siren, October 26, 2010, at 8:30 a.m. Village Hall - 24049 First Avenue North, Ann Peterson, Clerk, 715-349-2273 Village of Webster, October 25, 2010, at 1 p.m. Village Office - 7505 Main Street West, Patty Bjorklund, Clerk/Treasurer, 715-866-4211

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We are able to bill traditional Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage Plan Programs, such as Humana or Smart Value and Medical Assistance. You must bring your Medicare and Medical Assistance Cards with you! Cost of Flu Vaccine: $25.00 Cost of Pneumonia Vaccine: $45.00 Cost of Flu-Mist for healthy adults 19 - 49 years of age: $25.00 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine is free to all children 18 years of age and under. If you have any questions, please contact: Burnett County Department of Health & Human Services 715-349-7600 523757 9L 51a

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NOTICE OF HEARING

The Polk County Land Information Committee will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, November 3, 2010, at 8:30 a.m., in the Government Center (County Boardroom), Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, to consider the following and other agenda items: MICHAEL & JILL STOFFEL request a district change from General Purpose to Commercial for 1.01 acres located: 2441 230th Ave., Pt. of S. 1/2 of the SW 1/4, SE 1/4, Sec. 1/T35N/R19W, Town of Eureka. ALVIE J. ANTON/JENNIFER ANTON BAKKEN request a district change from Commercial to Agricultural for 2.18 acres located: 2725 135th St., Pt. of SE 1/4, SW 1/4, Sec. 14/T36N/R17W, Town of Luck. 523747 9-10L 51a,d WNAXLP

FREDERIC BOARD OF EDUCATION

Regular Meeting - Monday, Sept. 20, 2010 The President, Mr. Nelson, called the regular meeting of the Frederic School District Board of Education to order at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, September 20, 2010, in the 7 - 12 School, Room 107. Board members present: Mrs. Amundson, Mrs. Matz and Mr. Nelson. Mr. Engen arrived at 6:45 p.m. and Mr. Holicky arrived at 7:10 p.m. Administration present: Mr. Draxler, Mrs. Steen and Mr. Tischer. Motion Amundson/Matz that this meeting was properly noticed. Motion carried 3 - 0. Motion Matz/Nelson to approve the 8-16-10 regular meeting minutes. Motion carried 3 - 0. Mr. Nelson provided a summary for the 8-16-10 closed session minutes. Motion Matz/Nelson to approve the 7-19-10 and 7-22-10 closed session minutes. Motion carried 3-0. The invoices for August 2010 were presented as follows: Regular invoices (#8403-8564 & 38543-38552).......$334,740.60 Payroll account.........................................................$172,474.47 Motion Amundson/Nelson to authorize and confirm the money payments of the invoices presented. Motion carried 3 - 0. Mrs. Matz presented receipts for August 2010, totaling $1,651,391.48. The administration presented building and district reports. Reports were submitted and presented by food service, and buildings and grounds. Motion Matz/Engen to approve the 2010 - 2011 proposed budget. Motion carried 5 - 0. Motion Holicky/Amundson to accept the resignation of Kelly Fisher as co-advisor of the National Honor Society. Motion carried 5 - 0. Motion Matz/Holicky to approve the following volunteer coaches pending background checks: Maria Ammend, junior high volleyball; Kim Runnels, junior high volleyball and junior high track; and Nick Kuechenmeister, junior high football. Motion carried 5 - 0. The Board of Education congratulated the Elementary School and the 7-12 school for qualifying for the DPI Schools of Recognition award program. The Actuarial report was received and will be incorporated into the audit report. Motion Holicky/Matz to approve the early graduation request for Adina Stackhouse at the completion of the 2010 - 11 school year. Motion carried 5 - 0. Mr. Nelson announced to members of the Board that they should consider adjourning to closed session for the purpose of negotiations and personnel matters. Mr. Nelson informed the Board that the closed session would be proper and is authorized by s. 19.85 (1)(c)(f)(i) of the WI Statutes. Motion Matz/Engen to adjourn to closed session. Vote by roll call was unanimous to convene in closed session and the motion carried 5 - 0. Time: 8:06 p.m. The regular meeting reconvened at 9:28 p.m. Motion Holicky/Matz to adjourn. Motion carried 5 - 0. Time: 9:28 p.m. Rebecca Amundson, Clerk

FREDERIC BOARD OF EDUCATION Special Meeting - Monday, Sept. 27, 2010

The President, Mr. Nelson, called a special meeting of the Frederic School District Board of Education to order at 6:55 p.m. on Monday, September 27, 2010, in the 7 - 12 School, Room 107. Board members present: Mrs. Amundson, Mr. Engen, Mr. Holicky, Mrs. Matz and Mr. Nelson. Administration present: Mr. Tischer. Motion Matz/Holicky that this meeting was properly noticed. Motion carried 5 - 0. Motion Matz/Amundson to approve a contract with Christina Lehmann as National Honor Society Co-advisor. Motion carried 5 - 0. Motion Matz/Engen to approve a contract with Earl Lee as Future Farmers of America advisor. Motion carried 5 - 0. Motion Matz/Amundson to approve a 66.30 early childhood tuition agreement with Siren Schools for one Frederic student. Motion carried 5 - 0. The facility repair in the gymnasium was tabled until the October meeting. Mr. Nelson announced to members of the Board that they should consider adjourning to closed session for the purpose of negotiations. Mr. Nelson informed the board that the closed session would be proper and is authorized by s. 19.85 (1)(c)(f)(i) of the WI Statutes. Motion Matz/Holicky to adjourn to closed session. Vote by roll call was unanimous to convene in closed session and the motion carried 5 - 0. Time: 7:00 p.m. The regular meeting reconvened at 7:24 p.m. Motion Engen/Holicky to give one additional week of vacation to Bonnie Wicklund. Motion carried 3 - 1. (R. Amundson voted no and S. Matz abstained from voting). Motion Amundson/Holicky to adjourn. Motion carried 5 - 0. Time: 7:40 p.m. 523954 9L Rebecca Amundson, Clerk

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TOWN OF LORAIN NOTICE FOR PUBLIC TESTING OF ELECTRONIC VOTING EQUIPMENT

In preparation for the election to be held November 2, 2010, notice is hereby given that the Town of Lorain, Polk County, Wisconsin, will be performing a public test of the election voting equipment on Friday, October 22, 2010, at 4 p.m., in the Town Hall located at 252-345th Ave., CTH E, Frederic, Wis. Susan Hughes, Clerk 523940 9L WNAXLP Town of Lorain

PROPERTY AVAILABLE FOR BID FROM POLK COUNTY Vacant land located at: xxxx255th Ave. Sec. 29 Town 35N Range 15W in the Town of McKinley, Polk County, WI NE NW, NW NW, SW NW & SE NW Approx. 160 acres This property has not been surveyed. Appraisal Notes: Subject parcel is located 6 miles west of the Village of Cumberland. This is a rural area. The property is located at the end of a town road. Access is limited since no boundary of the parcel has road frontage, therefore an adjustment was made on the comparable properties. The property has had selective harvesting done of the wooded areas under direction of the Polk County Forester. Full property appraisal will be online at www.co.polk.wi.us/treasury/land-sales.asp Appraiser notes: TOPO: Rolling to level/Open/Woodland/Lowland SIZE: Average Rural SHAPE: Rectangular VIEW: Average-Wooded/Some Open DRAINAGE: Appears Adequate Parcel IDs #038-00674-0000; 038-00675-0000; 038-006760000; 038-00677-0000 Property Sold As Is to Highest Bidder, no guarantees given for use of property. 5% due within 10 days of accepted bid; balance due 30 days from deposit receipt, unless otherwise agreed on by the Property, Forestry & Recreational Committee. Minimum Bid is $192,000 (Minimum Bid includes all costs accrued by County) Appraised Value of Property is $192,000. Appraisal completed on September 8, 2010, by a licensed appraiser. Bids must be received by noon, on Wednesday, October 27, 2010, at: Polk County Buildings Department 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 10 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Bids will be opened at the November meeting of the Property, Forestry & Recreational Committee, currently scheduled for Monday, November 1, 2010, at 1:30 p.m. at the Polk County Government Center (meeting time subject to change). Questions may be addressed to: Polk County Treasurer’s 522537 48-50a-e 7-9L Office, 715-485-9255.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING FOR TOWN OF SIREN SANITARY DISTRICT NO. 1

Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, October 28, 2010, 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 2011. The following is a summary of the proposed 2011 budget. A detailed account of the 2011 proposed budget is on file with the District clerk and can be obtained by contacting the clerk at 715-349-5119. 2010 2011 % All Governmental Fund Types Budget Proposed Change REVENUES: Taxes: General Property Taxes $50,192 $50,192 0.0% Special Assessments 27,059 26,575 Public Charges for Services 67,474 72,000 Miscellaneous Interest Income 20,835 18,702 Total Revenue 165,560 167,469 1.2% EXPENDITURES: Public Works: Sanitation 42,795 Debt Service: Principal 61,317 Interest 49,026 Total Expenditures 153,138 Excess of Revenues Over Expenditures 12,422

62,301 46,077 147,898 19,571

FUND BALANCE JANUARY 1

126,059

145,543

138,000 8,286 $138,481

149,565 15,549 $165,114

- 3.4%

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FUND BALANCE DECEMBER 31: Designated for Debt Service Undesignated/Working Capital Total Fund Balance December 31

39,520

The 2011 proposed budget does not contain the addition of any newly provided services or the deletion of any currently provided services.

Total Expenditures Property Tax Contributions

2010 2011 Proposed % Budget Budget Change $153,138 $147,898 - 3.4% $50,192 $50,192 0.0%

NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING FOR POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN, 2011 BUDGET Notice is hereby given that on November 9, 2010, at 7 p.m., at the Polk County Government Center in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, the County Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for 2011. The following is a summary of the proposed budget for the governmental fund types of the county. An account of the proposed budget may be inspected at the Department of Administration or via the county Web site. Adopted 2010 Proposed 2011 Percentage GENERAL FUND Budget Budget Change Expenditures: General Government $5,889,478 $5,927,524 Public Safety 7,212,123 7,384,567 Highway 3,004,993 2,989,300 Sanitation 575,408 669,015 Health and Human Services 2,749,731 2,718,931 Culture, Recreation and Education 1,121,693 1,180,120 Conservation and Development 1,361,207 1,733,984 Total Expenditures and Other Uses $21,914,633 $22,603,441 3.1% Revenues and Other Sources: Taxes: General Property Taxes Other Taxes Intergovernmental Licenses and Permits Fines, Forfeitures and Penalties Public Charges for Services Intergovernmental Charges for Services Miscellaneous Transfer from Sales Tax Fund Transfer from Lime Fund and Golden Age Manor Fund Balance Applied/Use of Undesignated Funds Total Revenues & Fund Balance Applied

County Tax Levy Act 150 Bridge Aid Total County Tax Rate Act 150 Tax Rate Bridge Aid Tax Rate Total County Equalized Value

Town of Apple River is accepting bids to provide 2” of Class 5 road gravel spread and graded 22’ wide on the following three road sections: White Ash Drive, 168th Ave. north to 172nd Ave.; 162nd Ave. from 90th St. east to the curve, approx. 1/3 mile; and Belisle Court from East Ash Lane to the new gravel, approx. 1/4 mile. For specific details, contact either Dave Waterman at 715-268-7892 or Rick Scoglio at 715-268-8108. Sealed bids are to be submitted by November 8 7 p.m. to the town clerk at 612 U.S. Highway 8, Amery, WI 54001. 523972 Bids will be opened at that regular monthly meeting. 9L, 51d WNAXLP

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LUCK REGULAR BOARD MEETING Monday, October 25, 2010, 6:00 p.m. Board Room

Agenda 1. Call to order and seek approval of the agenda - Robert Clifton. 2. Consideration of previous minutes - LeRoy Buck. 3. Presentation of vouchers - Amy Dueholm. 4. Treasurer’s Report - Amy Dueholm. 5. Recognition of guests or delegates. A. Student representative. B. Springsted Financial Services - Refinancing. C. Robert W. Baird & Co. - Refinancing 6. Administrative Reports. A. Mr. Palmer. B. Mr. Gobler. C. Mrs. Goldbach. 7. New Business A. Approval of “final budget adjustments” for the 2010 - 11 school year. B. Recommendation to certify the tax levy of $3,013,230.00. C. Recommendation to co-op the varsity sports of softball, baseball and track with Frederic for 2012 season. D. Recommendations to combine the Junior High sports of softball and baseball with Frederic for the 2011 season. E. Recommendation for Jr. High football coach. F. Recommendation for Jr. High basketball coaches. G. Any other business that may properly come before the Board. 8. Motion to convene into executive session per WI Statute 19.85(1) for discussion of teachers contracts. 9. Reconvene to open session. 523914 9L 10. Motion to adjourn.

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/ ZONING ADMINISTRATOR The City of Cumberland is now accepting applications for this full-time position. Public Works Director responsible for directing, coordinating and supervising street, sewer, parks and recreation. Will be required to prepare and manage an annual DPW budget, understand and prepare technical documents. The ideal candidate must have strong managerial and communication skills and good leadership abilities. Excellent benefit package. Salary DOQ. Zoning Administrator responsible for zoning permits, working in the field, enforcing noncompliance, working with the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. Preferred applicants will have municipal zoning experience or degree in zoning/planning. Need to be a self-starter, have good communication and computer skills, the ability to work with others and good organizational skills. Deadline for receipt of employment application: November 4, 2010, to: Dennis Rockow, 523814 Clerk-Treasurer, P.O. Box 155, Cumberland, WI 54829, phone 715-822-2752. 9-10L 51c

POLK COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 3.1%

Fund Balance 1/1/2011 9,026,734

Total Revenues 22,603,441

Total Expenditures 22,603,441

Fund Balance 12/31/2011 9,026,734

Property Tax Contribution 13,692,911

210,702

7,992,433 8,459,091

7,868,885 8,459,091

334,250

– 3,840,904

116,411 10,678 759,228 208,954 $10,332,707

446,951 804,982 4,055,302 3,869,513 $48,231,713

452,383 804,982 4,059,502 3,908,929 $48,157,213

110,979 10,678 755,028 169,538 $10,407,207

109,840 163,581 3,829,513 $21,636,749

2010 Budget $20,666,063 494,989 10,095 $21,171,147

2011 Budget $21,045,812 543,459 47,478 $21,636,749

Amount Change $379,749 48,470 37,383 $465,602

Percent Change 1.84% 9.79% 370.31% 2.20%

4.3657 0.1046 0.0021 $4.4724 $4,733,746,500

4.7477 0.1226 0.0107 $4.8810 $4,432,825,200

0.38 0.02 0.01 $0.4086 $(300,921,300)

8.75% 17.25% 402.24% 9.14% -6.36%

COMMUNITY SEASONAL INFLUENZA VACCINE SCHEDULE

*All clinic dates depend on the availability of influenza vaccine. In the event that vaccine is not available, cancellation announcements will be made via local radio stations.

Friday, Oct. 22 Monday, Oct. 25 Tuesday, Oct. 26 Friday, Oct. 29 Saturday, Nov. 6 Friday, Nov. 19

1 - 4 p.m. 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. 1 - 3 p.m. 9:30 - 11 a.m. 12 - 1:30 p.m. 2 - 4 p.m. 9 - 10 a.m. 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. 1 - 3 p.m. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Polk County Health Dept., Balsam Lake Clear Lake Village Hall Amery Senior Center Frederic Senior Center Milltown Community Center Luck Senior Center Osceola Village Hall Royal Oaks Assisted Living Osceola St. Croix Falls Library Unity School (Craft Fair), Balsam Lake Polk County Health Dept., Balsam Lake

Additional seasonal influenza clinics may be added. Call the Polk County Health Department at 715-485-8500 or check our Web site at www.polkcountyflu.com. WNAXLP

Golden Age Manor Human Services Public Health: Birth to 3, Immunization, Environmental Office of Aging Other Special Revenue Funds Debt Service Funds Total

$13,692,911 595,170 2,153,798 256,510 176,200 2,562,720 250,570 491,094 2,200,000 86,317 138,151 $22,603,441

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General Fund

$13,153,989 466,150 1,995,925 306,500 162,000 2,437,925 239,425 398,125 2,131,475 200,000 423,119 $21,914,633

TOWN OF APPLE RIVER IS ACCEPTING BIDS FOR THE FOLLOWING GRAVEL ROAD WORK

COST: Flu Vaccine - $25/dose.

Pneumococcal Vaccine - $45/dose.

Vacine is covered by Medicare, BadgerCare and all insurance. 523766 9-10L 51-52a,d Please bring your cards.

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Forster “feeling pretty good” after June accident Benefit scheduled this Sunday for Pete Forster by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – It’ll likely be a year before Pete Forster gets back to living pain free. The Balsam Lake resident is still recovering from a frightening accident that happened on June 15, 2010, while he was working alone on the job. Forster was working in the rain when his sewer truck lost its hold on an incline, and he became caught under the rolling truck, rolling over his chest. The accident resulted in the amputation of his left arm, the removal of his spleen, nine broken ribs, a fractured vertebrae and skin injuries from being dragged by the truck. He was airlifted to Regions Hospital in theCities and has since had multiple surgeries, but is recovering as well as he could be. “All in all, I’m feeling pretty good. I hurt a lot, because I’ve got all these busted bones, but they’re healing,” said Forster, who still has to visit Bethesda Hospital three to four times each week for physical therapy. Forster has another surgery planned sometime in midNovember and from there it will be another six to eight weeks before he can be fitted with a prosthetic arm. Due to the cost of the prosthetic limb, a benefit is planned for Sunday, Oct. 24, from 1-5 p.m. at the Balsam Lake Rod and Gun Club. A spaghetti dinner is being served, and a raffle, silent auction and various games will take place. Although Forster understands he’ll never get back to the way it was before the accident, he looks forward to living without the physical pain. He also said several people in the community have offered help and wellwishes. “There’s a lot of people out there and it makes you feel

Pete and Colleen Forster good. When you’ve got friends around and they’re positive about stuff it helps you be positive too,” Forster said. Since the accident Forster has had at over 1,000 messages posted to his Web site at www.caringbridge.org, and over 13,000 have visited the site. Although Forster hasn’t been able to do the physical things he’s accustomed to, such as golfing, fishing or playing softball, he remains positive, and welcomes whatever challenge stands in his way. “It’s a pain in the butt, but I always like challenges, so when something presents itself to me I try and find a way to get around it,” Forster said. Despite being diabetic, the 55-year-old says his doc-

Earth Arts at Cafe Wren The Trees Understand was the theme for a unique artistic exhibit by the Earth Arts group over the weekend at Cafe Wren, north of Luck. Pictured (L to R) are three of the featured artists: Ardis MIller (painting), Paula Elert (photography) and Charles Nielsen (woodworking). The three artists are each standing beside some of their featured pieces. – Photo by Greg Marsten

Fox Creek Homemakers of the Polk County Homemakers Clubs are shown finishing a redwork quilt they made for an auction during the benefit for Pete Forster on Sunday, Oct. 24, from 1 to 5 p.m., at the Balsam Lake Rod and Gun Club. A spaghetti dinner donated by Geno (Anglers) and Ellen (Blacksmith Shop) will be rounded out by the silent auction, raffles, and games. Members of the Homemakers shown in the picture are (L to R): JoAnn Duncan, Lisa Cullen, Delores Chartrand, Larolyn Lenselink, Joan Manke, Betty Doty and Rachel Engebretson. – Photo by Loretta Kallevig tors say he’s healing like a young boy. Every now and then, there’s a setback, but visiting with friends helps deal with the pain, and he hopes to get out in the woods for the November gun-deer hunt, which family members and friends are working on now so he can get out there. Even though his wife, Colleen, suggested a year off. “I’ve gotten a deer every year. She says, ‘Well you could take a year off’ … I said, ‘I doubt it,’” Forster said with a laugh. Donations are also being accepted. Call Michelle at 715-554-0568 for more information.

Webster National Honor Society

The Webster High School National Honor Society inducted five new members into its society Sunday evening, Oct. 17. Pictured are the new members: seated, Mackenzie Koelz (left) and Kayce Rachner (right), and standing, Amber Davis (left), Chelsea Larson (center) and Olivia Kopecky (right). - Photo by Carl Heidel

From dream to reality, the work begins

by Carl Heidel Leader staff writer WEBSTER - If your dream has to go through years of making plans, revising plans, raising funds, watching projected costs rise, hopes raised and then deferred, there will be times when you wonder if the dream you dream ever will come true. That’s the way it was for the Burnett Community Library in Webster as it dreamed of a new and better library building. But on Monday morning, Oct. 18, the wondering came to an end as backhoes bit into the ground in front of what will become the new library. As work began to remodel the former Larsen Auto Sales building into the new home for the library, the long-held dream took its first big step toward becoming reality. First step in that dream-fulfillment is the cleanup of the building site. Because of soil contamination from storage tanks for petroleum products buried at the site, and because of possible contamination from equipment used in the building, SGS Environmental Contracting of Merrill was called in. Their task is to remove and replace the contaminated soil and remove equipment from the building and clean up any possible contamination. Projections are that that work will be completed by the end of the week, Friday, Oct. 22. RIGHT: Backhoes broke concrete and removed soil as the work on the new Burnett County Library building program began.

ABOVE: The area in front of the front entry door of the former Larsen Auto Sales building in Webster is now just a large, gaping hole waiting to be filled with new, clean soil. BELOW: The sign in the window says it all. – Photos by Carl Heidel

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Frederic Masonic Center Harvest Dinner

Many people gathered at the Frederic Masonic Center on United Way for the harvest dinner.

A sign sat by the silent-auction baskets stating that Rubyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pantry donates money to Frederic the school for the backpack food program.

Servers from the Frederic chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star dished out roast pork, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, applesauce, cranberries and rolls during the harvest dinner held at the Masonic Center in Frederic on Sunday, Oct. 17. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Photos by Brenda Martin

Pumpkin pie was served as the dessert. There were slices both with and without sugar. A silent auction and theme basket drawings were done to benefit the start of a backpack food program for the Frederic school. The food program costs between $8,000 and $10,000 each year.

Family Fun Night held at St. Croix Falls The Juggler With the Yellow Shoes entertained a nice crowd Tuesday night at the SCF Elementary with his Be Drug Free message. This was the first of several Family Fun Nights planned at the elementary school. Photos submitted

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South Africa: A place like no other on this planet Luck man chronicles a journey to a place where “nothing is subtle” Part I Editor’s note: The author, Nick Piszczek of Luck, a western Wisconsin native, has appeared in River Valley productions such as “Elmer Gantry” at the St. Croix ArtBarn and was introduced to Festival Theatre audiences as Officer O’Hara, the bungling Irish copper, in “Arsenic and Old Lace” as well as most recently, Doc Gibbs in the classic play “Our Town.” After many a summer spent growing up with his family in London and Dublin, Ireland, Nick still travels overseas and works as a staffed writer for Eye-Hustle Entertainment, an independent film production company based out of the Twin Cities where he has been involved with all aspects of numerous film, music and writing projects. by Nick Piszczek Special to the Leader SOUTH AFRICA - After traveling from the woods and fields of western Wisconsin, not only is South Africa a long way down on the skin of this planet … it is another planet. There is nothing subtle about a country whose land mass is twice the size of Texas with the attitude to boot. If it’s big ... and I mean really big, moving on legs or fins, it might just be a few feet out the door. If it’s slithering under a stunning flower in bloom, hopefully not the one you’re observing at the time, its venom could end your life in less than 20 minutes. I have no qualms with this amazing place being referred to as “The cradle of humankind.” The landscape of South Africa is an old place; it feels old, really old. On the 15-hour, 45-minute flight from Atlanta to Johannesburg I found my mind with plenty of time to examine my fortune of growing up with family abroad and, henceforth, my ability to attend a cousin’s wedding in Kwa Zulu Natal, a province of South Africa on Africa’s eastern shores and home of the Zulu kingdom. Landfall below the equator finds you without conventional seasons. It’s either raining or it’s not, albeit two seasons that cannot be counted on. Our version of fall becomes the rainy season. Technically in spring now, the sun is working hard toward summer where by December the heat is oppressive. An hour hop from Jo-berg on South African Airways finds the city of Durban and its brand-new airport King Shaka on the Indian Ocean.

Dolphin coast I and wedding date and girlfriend, Bridget, find ourselves on the Dolphin Coast in the village of Salt Rock, a town so named when the Zulu Warrior King Shaka would deliver handmaidens to the beach where they collected the dried salt on the rocks for purposes of trade. Nearby, in fields of sugarcane, is the seaside village of Ballito, the location of the wedding. Our seaside villa is perched directly on top of an earsplitting roar as the ocean thunders the beach into submission, tak-

Scenes on the Dolphin coast in South Africa. Some of the best surfing in the world takes place on the South African coast. - Photo by Nick Piszczek

ing a breather only to repeat this eternal cycle. Inside miles of shark nets that parallel the beach and about a hundred yards out, bottlenose dolphins can be seen playfully intermingling with the dozens of surfers that arrive early every morning. Arguably, the north coast of Durban has some of the best surfers in the world with the average generally spit out the other end of a 50-ton washing machine stuck on the spin cycle. Not much farther out, humpback whales are spotted breaching the water while migrating to breeding grounds off the shores of Mozambique from Antarctic waters, their tails incapable of being parked in your garage, splitting the salt water in two with an enormous plume at one crack. With the wedding days away yet, an opportunity arises for a road trip to northern Kwa Zulu Natal and a public game reserve. A safari can easily be accomplished at minimal expense on your own with some prior planning and a vehicle. Most public and private game reserves offer the same wildlife experience. Open game drive vehicles with a driver or rifle-shouldered walking guides are the norm. Bear in mind the sky’s the limit when it comes to a private-styled safari and the manner in which you care to be pampered can become pretty outrageous along with its cost. Much of South Africa’s infrastructure was restored in preparation for the 2010 World Cup Soccer event held last June and July, making the cruise north on the N-2 motorway in our diesel Toyota 4x4 Hilux – the same truck made famous by Taliban warriors in Afghanistan – a pleasure. Collections of ramshackle beehive villages, basket-headed natives and enormous stands of eucalyptus forests sail past at 120 km per hour. Locals collect at particular points on motorways and, like an NFL referee signaling an infraction, use hand gestures to flag down a particular bus. The minibus system, collections of 12passenger German Volkswagens stuffed beyond human capacity and weaving through traffic at high rates of speed, is as deadly as a Black Mamba coiled up in the bush. Taxis and minibus-styled transportation services are notoriously unregulated and rule the road like the Wild West.

Africa’s oldest game park After a three-and-a-half-hour drive and a roadside stop to pick up fresh pineapple, nuts and avocados the size of a softballs for our stay at Hilltop Bush Lodge inside the park, we arrive in Hluhluwe–the location of the Hluhluwe–Imfalozi game reserve. Pronounced Shooshloowee and located on the Imfalozi River system, it is Africa’s oldest game park. At the Memorial Entrance, the main gateway into the park and one of three, your senses heighten on viewing the evocative landscape, a rolling-hill-topped savannah with 3,000-feet-plus topography. Rounded tops are pockmarked with scarp forests and acacia trees that resemble gigantic Japanese bonsai trees. To say the park is sizeable is an underAuthor Nick Piszczek on safari in South Africa.

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Webb Lake ribs topple Famous Dave’s in contest HINCKLEY, Minn. – A Webb Lake restaurant won top honors in all categories for their barbeque recipes in the fourth-annual Hinckley Smokin’ Rib Fest held on Saturday, Sept. 4. The Webb Lake Cabaret restaurant/nightclub won first place in the contest for ribs, chicken wings and pulled pork, as well as winning the People’s Choice Award. Famous Dave’s ribs and Hog Wild both were bested by the Webb Lake fare. There were six competitors and about 1,400 people attending the rib fest. Dave Madsen, owner of the cabaret, said the recipe was created by his wife, Rona Madsen, along with Deb LeClaire. The sauce and rib rub is made at the Cabaret. Barbecue is served there on Thursdays through Sundays from 5 to 9 p.m. The Cabaret is at 30329 CTH H in Webb Lake. Call 715-259-7780 for more information. — Jackie Thorwick

The Webb Lake Cabaret won first place in all categories at the Hinckley, Minn., Smokin’ Rib Fest this year. On left is Rona Madsen, who created the recipe with Deb LeClaire, next to her. On far right is Dave Madsen, owner of the Cabaret. Others are friends of the family who helped serve at the rib fest. — Photo submitted

South Africa/from page 1 statement. It contains Africa’s famous “big five.” Cape buffalo, rhinos, elephants, lions and leopards all roam here and are featured on the South African paper currency known as the rand. The big-five label endures today, as they were the hardest creatures to hunt on foot. Hundreds of other lesser-known animals also reside here, including 360 species of birds and the last remnants of wild dogs and hyenas, all dispersed within the park’s 370 square miles. Barely one-fourth mile into the park it is clear that the rule of staying in your vehicle ought to be adhered to no matter how bad the camera angle. A group of rhinos, known as a crash, are immediately encountered, heads down, grazing the bushveld. Even with lousy eyesight and stubby legs, a 2-1/2-ton grumpy rhino can move at 30 mph. Getting between one of these guys and your Talibani ride will not favor you or your vehicle. The park has the largest collection of white rhinos on the planet after poachers in the 1970s nearly rendered the animal extinct. Rhino horns have been used historically for many reasons and have brought upwards of a half-million dollars on the black market. In Asia, particularly China, a pulverized horn provides the ridiculous notion that when ingested ... Johnny Wong will find Sally Cho a lot sexier or vice-versa. I am reasonably certain that a ground-up table leg would have about the same effect. Giraffes are easily spotted a little farther into the park. Your imagination cannot catch up to the realism of these skyscraper-styled, elegant creatures grazing at tree-top height. Nyala, kudu, impala, warthogs and zebra can be seen quite regularly herding near sources of limited water as a drought has put added pressure on resources. The gouged-out river basins are dry as a bone, an ironic benefit allowing 4 x 4 crossings. Fires throughout the park have blazed recently and the sweet return of fresh growth satisfies the grazers as we sneak up on three older male Cape buffalo. With the engine off, using gravity to creep down the slope, their gnarled horns bob in the thickets rendering the dry riverbank devoid of greenery. Aware of us 10 feet away and not bothered, we are fortunate they are herbivores. Cape buffalo and hippos are easily the most dangerous and unpredictable animals in the bush. Reported human deaths average 200 a year for Cape buffalo alone.

Sun sets early The sun sets early here and main-gate closings are strictly adhered to. With that we make our way to the highest point in the park, the Hilltop Lodge. With its spectacular views and generated electricity, the lodge is the focal point for a system of self-catered chalet-styled huts. In the main lodge guests can log their day’s sightings on a map with movable animal magnets. With 186 miles of mostly gravel roads in the park, it offers the visitor the best method for sighting a particular creature without pushing fuel limits and park-exit times. Running out of gas here is a bad idea ... a really bad idea.

A water buffalo at the game preserve. Photo by Bridget Cleary

ABOVE: The South African coast offers breathtaking views and waves ideal for surfing and fun. BELOW, a scene from Africa’s oldest game preserve.

Retiring to a beautiful thatched-roof hut, typically African, brings a wellneeded respite as we discuss African politics, wildlife and the events of the day over dinner. This is the time for storybook Africa and sleep. Visions dart around the brain as I recall our reason for traveling 8,000 miles. The mind continually retreats to the public board at the main lodge and the elephant magnets positioned near the Black Imfalozi River. Just like game in the Wisconsin woods, nothing is ever certain. There are no guarantees in the African bush, although the possibilities are endless. Spending time in Africa instills in one

that you’re an integral part of wildlife. There is no getting around the fact that cohabitation with the environment and the seriousness of self-preservation outside your protected enclave is a mandatory skill. You are not so much a visitor as you are a participant. All things in the natural world that you had previously established as wild are no longer. You acknowledge that you are also wild in this world and, without an appreciation of this, you can personally play an unwanted role in the food chain. Part II next week

On the way home from market.

Frederic football team to rake leaves

FREDERIC – The Frederic High School football team will again conduct a community service fundraising project. The team members sent out letters asking people to sponsor them in this project. The team will complete five hours of community service in the Frederic area. The community service generally consists of raking leaves for the elderly in the community. The team is looking for names of elderly people in the community who need assistance with their fall chores. Anyone that needs assistance should contact the high school office and leave a message for Ken Belanger, the head football coach, before Friday, Oct. 22. Anyone interested in sponsoring a player or donating to this cause could also contact coach Belanger. This the 10th year that the team has been involved in this project and the team has used the money raised to purchase items for the football program and the school weight room. Items purchased include travel bags for the team, home and away game jerseys, sideline jackets, visitor bleachers, weight room equipment, sideline markers, chains and down box, goalposts, video equipment and other items. A complete list of items is available on request. – submitted

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A lady went to see a tarot reader woman who’ll predict her future: The card Joe Roberts reader says, “Lady, I’m sorry to inform you that your husband will die in the near future.” The lady says, “Don’t tell me things that I already know, tell me if there would be an investigation!” ••• An old lady was speeding down the highway while she was knitting. A cop sees this and speeds up alongside her vehicle. “Pullover!” the cop says. “No!” the woman replied, “They’re mittens!” ••• What are the Minnesota Vikings gonna do if they win the Super Bowl? Turn off the video game. ••• My Irish grandpa was trying to teach me the evils of alcohol. He put a worm in a glass of water and another in a glass of whiskey. The worm in the water lived while the one in the whiskey curled up and died. “All right, son,” grandpa said, “what does that show you?” “Well,” I said, “it shows that if you drink alcohol you won’t have worms.” ••• A monkey goes into a bar and asks the barman: “Do you have any bananas? “ “No, I don’t,” says the barman. “Do you have any bananas?” asks the monkey. “No, I have no bananas!” says the barman. “Do you have any bananas?” asks the monkey. “If you ask me that question one more time, I’ll nail your tongue to the counter!” says the barman. “Do you have any nails?” asks the monkey. “No, I don’t,” shouts the barman. The monkey smiles and says, “Do you have any bananas?” •••

Laughs

Parenthood for Life I am a father, and speaking as a

Cold Turkey

father, I believe there are few things in life more satisfying than being a parent. The level of conJohn W. Ingalls tentment cannot be overstated when as parents we can sit down to a meal with our adult children and have an adult conversation. You can finally recline in your recliner believing your parenting job is nearly over and everything appears to be turning out just fine. Yet somehow and somewhere along the path you begin to realize that even though children may stop being children, parents never stop being parents. I once had a wonderful woman come into my office complaining about her son. “My son is lazy,” she began. “He stays up too late watching sports on TV and he sleeps too late in the mornings.” She paused for a short time and then resumed her commentary. “He leaves his clothes laying around the house, he doesn’t have a job, and I don’t like his girlfriend either. I am not sure what I should do?” I remained silent for a minute wondering if this was a rhetorical question or if she really wanted my advice. “Well I am not sure there is much you can do.” I explained, “After all, your son is retired now!” She was 93 years old herself and laughed when she grasped what she was saying. “You know what?” she said, “You never really stop being a parent, do you?” We have survived four daughters and each of our girls are deeply precious to us. We could never imagine life without them. However, at one point in our

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Because this is a column about

Letters from

my life it is, by definition, personal. I don’t know what I imagined when I began writing it. Somehow I thought that my journey Carrie Classon as a newly divorced woman, returning to Wisconsin, adopting a dog, and living with my deaf cat in a little farmhouse would magically turn into a story of emerging happiness and self-discovery—and in many ways it has. But it is also about my life. And lives have a pesky way of not cooperating with our preordained prescriptions for happily-ever-after-endings and neat lessons that can be tied up in 600 words. It is very hard to start a new life at 48. It is harder still to start it with someone else who did not just emerge from an egg but has his own fears and hurts and a less than happily-ever-after past. Daniel and I have been trying to make a new life together and yesterday it did not look very promising. I don’t suppose it much matters, but I would like to say—for the record—that the fault was entirely mine. Fears and doubts and my less than happily-ever-after memories came for a visit this weekend. By the time I finally kicked them out of the little guesthouse in my head, they had left quite a mess. After Daniel said goodbye, I was sad and ashamed by what I had allowed a bunch of useless, freeloading fear to do to me—to us—and I felt the need to do something. I called my hairdresser and asked if I could see her. This was odd, since I had just had my hair cut and highlighted and I only see her four times a year. She had an hour free before they closed so I got in my truck and showed up. “I need my hair cut off,” I told her.

Home

“You just had it cut,” she said. “No, I need it cut as short as you can bring yourself to cut it,” I said. And she did. Then I went for a walk with my very short hair in the beautiful autumn afternoon. The breeze felt like winter. I thought about the winter coming. I thought about holidays, cold evenings, shorter days, and loneliness. I sat still with all the feelings I had. I sat very still on a warm rock and felt the breeze till I got used to the chill and I realized what it was that I needed to do. I am going to try very hard not to do the easy things now. I am going to try not to wallow in past hurt or find fault or make excuses. I am going to try to sit very still and accept where I am and how I feel—here, today, now, and in the present. I am going to let myself feel all the things I am feeling and I am not going to hide just because the wind has suddenly turned colder. Maybe being so transparent at a time like this is wrong. All I know is that I started this column trying to share my life as honestly as I could by writing about each day as it occurs—not as I hoped it would be, but as it is. Right now, I am in my small farmhouse and the sun is setting on a beautiful autumn day. Lucy is purring on my lap. I don’t feel full of insight or illumination. I feel sad. Right now, I hear the wind blowing outside and it is OK to be sad. Till next time, —Carrie

Kooiker receives extension association highest honor

BURNETT COUNTY – Marilyn Kooiker, Burnett County Family Living educator, was honored at the National Extension Association for Family and Consumer Sciences 2010 annual session, Lighting the Way Through Education and Outreach, held in Portland, Maine, Sept. 20-24. Kooiker received the Distinguished Service Award from the national president, Mary Ann LeinhartCross, at during the awards banquet. This award recognizes members for leadership, educational program efforts and professional development. Kooiker has been a member of NEAFCS since 1998. Kooiker’s accomplishments are many, both through her programming and the honors and awards she has received. Kooiker identified the need for food insecurity education and then developed a Hunger Task Force leading to continuity and cohesive program efforts. Kooiker’s commitment to meeting the needs of individuals, families and communities is exemplary. Other awards Kooiker has received include the Wisconsin Association for Family and Consumer Sciences Mid-Career Award in 2009, the NEAFCS Communication Award-Newsletter in 2009, and the NEAFCS Housing Outreach Award, First Place National, in 2007. Kooiker serves as Burnett County Family Living educator, department head and Wisconsin Nutrition Program coordinator. She can be reached at the Burnett County UW-Extension Office located in the Government Center in Siren, 715-349-2151 or by e-mail at marilyn.kooiker@ces.uwex.edu. - submitted

procreating years we had hoped to have a son. I am not sure why now, but at the time it seemed to be important. Now I am very thankful that it worked out this way because it is always the MD girls that look after you in your later years, not the boys. We had two children, and then in medical school when I finally figured out how it happened, we decided to have two more. We didn’t have a son, and my wife pinned the blame on me, something to do with X and Y chromosomes. My response to her seemed logical. I gave her all of the X’s and Y’s and she had to make the choice. She made the right choice. Having little girls is absolutely wonderful. As a father you feel like a king. They hug you, kiss you on the cheek and make you feel like a real-life hero. When you come home from work little girls bounce into your arms with crayon sketches and flowers they picked from alongside the road, erasing all of the frustrations of your day. Then one day when you come home from work there is no little girl to meet you at the door and your heart skips a few beats and nearly quits. That bouncy child is now a sulking 14-year-old waiting for the new man in her life, a skinny runt with size 52 pants held in place at the bottom hem of his boxers with a worn-out Army belt. You can’t understand his name because of the pierced lips and shiny chrome tongue stud. “Hi, I’m Lahwee”

Marilyn Kooiker received the Distinguished Service Award from the national president, Mary Ann Leinhart-Cross, during the awards banquet of the National Extension Association for Family and Consumer Sciences 2010 annual session Sept. 20 – 24. – Photo submitted “Nice to meet you Lahwee,” as you cautiously extend your hand to greet him while frantically wondering what attracted you daughter to this person. “Dad, his name is Larry and stop embarrassing me!” “I didn’t do anything to embarrass you.” “You’re breathing.” She rolls her eyes two or three times while skipping out the door with Lahwee on the way to a movie. “Let’s go Dad!” she yells in your direction. “You have to drive us, and if we meet any of my friends, duck down behind the wheel so they don’t see you.” I loved every stage of our girls lives, but the teen years were the most challenging. A teenage girl in the house at age 14 is the emotional equivalent of having a kidney stone. It only hurts when they are moving. Unfortunately they are usually moving unless you want to go somewhere as a family then they won’t move. If you grit your teeth long enough it will pass. Some day after the kidney stone passes you will get out of bed on a Saturday morning and life will be changed. Sitting in your kitchen will be a beautiful, intelligent woman sipping a cup of coffee and reading the morning paper. In a daze you go up to her and ask, “Who are you?” She smiles at you and for a time you have flashbacks of crayon drawings and wilted flowers clutched in tiny hands. The sun is shining and the birds are singing in the trees. You sip your hot, perfectly brewed cup of coffee and realize how lucky you are. “Dad?” She has a dreamy, far-off look in her eyes. “Larry is coming over. He has something important to ask you …”

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Doggedly still writing I often get asked “How do you come up with a story each week?” or “How did you get started in writing?” or something like that. I normally just change the subject, because I never really thought about it. So, this week, I will tell you how I got started writing. When I was 5 years old, I started first grade at Wolf Creek School. I went for two weeks until the teacher found that I was 10 days too young to be in school, and so I was booted out. I was clearly ready for school, and behaved as well as the other first-graders; I ate no more glue or crayons than them; I often colored in the lines and occasionally respected the rights and opinions of others. Two weeks of fighting with Lyle Rider may have added to the teacher’s decision, but there I was, kicked out and back pitching manure on the farm instead of learning my three Rs. I was bitterly disappointed. I liked school and wanted to be able to read and write just like older brother, third-grader Marvin. I had already read the first Dick and Jane book cover to cover, reading far ahead in my two weeks of schooling. So, to ease my suffering of having to stay home with totally learning-ignorant 3year-old brother Everett, I decided to educate myself. I took my school soft-lead pencil and “vanilla” notebook with its dark- and light-blue lines and continued my own education at the dining room table, recording the world happenings through the window on my paper. I saw Floyd drive by on the road grader, and wrote it down in my notebook that he drove by slowly and then came back up the road leaving big rocks in the middle. When the cows got out in the corn and after I helped Lucky, our cow dog, get them back in, I came in and wrote that down, including some exciting new cow-chasing words I learned. Mrs. Noyes from across the road came to visit and had coffee and cake and I wrote that down, adding details that Mom’s chocolate cake was delicious, but Everett made a mess with his piece of cake. Of course, I did not know how to write letters or words or spell anything so I made up my own way of writing. I certainly would not have used the word delicious in a paper at school as I wouldn’t have been able to spell it. Writing my own way didn’t require learning spelling, just making up some symbols for the word that I could remember later. It looked a lot like the letters Mom got from Grandma after her stroke as she shifted to writing with her left hand, but I could read it. When Marvin came home, I read it back to him, exactly as I had written it. He looked at it and said “It don’t make no sense, it’s just scribbles.” As he didn’t offer to help me out, I continued my own way. Next year, back in school for good, I unlearned my own way of writing to conform to the rest of the world. Having

learned to write stories before learning to write had a spectacular and ongoing positive effect on my writing ability. Not having to worry about spelling made writing stories easy. I continued in that direction and progressed so far that I now am able to sit down and write whole stories out even before I think of them. That takes a lot of the difficulty out of writing! When I was back in school, I learned to read with Dick and Jane books. “Look! See! Look and see. See Dick run. See Jane run. Sally, Spot and Puff are running.” These stories did to our brains what Pablum cereal did to our appetites. Melvin and I made up our own versions. “See Spot run. See Puff run. Puff runs across the road. Oh! Oh! Here comes a car. See flat Puff!” We entertained fellow first-graders, Susan and Joyce, with ever-more lurid adventures, generally killing off one or more of the Smith family (we reasoned that such boring kids as Dick and Jane must surely be named Smith). I learned earning women’s admiration came from creative stories as well as excellence in recess games. I learned to read very quickly at well above my grade level. In a one-room school, you sit at your desk most of the time working while grade after grade takes a turn at the front table getting their lessons. In a day, you saw eight arithmetic lessons. I was too easily distracted to be able to work at my desk while the teacher was talking and students reciting at the front, so I listened to their lessons and found I mostly could learn what they were learning and if I needed a review, could watch the younger kids lessons. I learned the spelling words for each grade every week. I saw that sixthgraders did the same long division as third graders, only the numbers, the intos and the goes-intos, got bigger every year and remainders changed to fractions and then decimals. By the time I was in fourth grade I pretty much had learned everything the eighth-graders had for their lessons. Anyway, when I was in third grade, I got my first recognition for writing a story. We were supposed to do a report about germs for a health unit in our science class. I wrote mine Reader’s Digest style. There was a stash of 50 old Reader’s Digest magazines from the 1940s in Grandpa and Grandma’s upstairs closet. I read my way through them already in second and third grade. I didn’t have a dictionary to look up new words, but could guess them from the context or just skipped what I couldn’t understand. The Digest had a series of health articles that had similar titles “I am Joe’s Liver” or “I am Joe’s Kidney” that were written as if the organ were telling you about itself. It seemed pretty interesting and also funny to have an organ talking. I showed one to best friend Melvin. “I wish they had one ‘I am Joe’s ___,’ ” he said, expressing our curiosity about an organ the Reader’s Digest, parents,

school and Sunday School teachers pretended we didn’t have and only Rover was as preoccupied with as we were. I wrote my story from the point of view of a germ, following Reader’s Digest pattern. I named him Freddy and titled the report “The Adventures of Freddy the Germ.” Freddy started out being coughed from a boy who had a cold (as a religious fundamentalist, I didn’t have to answer where Freddy came from originally—he was created by God, of course, and probably had hung around with the devil to pick up his evil ways). After infecting several other schoolchildren because the kids didn’t use hankies, Freddy got coughed into the air where a rain came along and washed him onto the ground, into Wolf Creek, in and out of fish and snails, down the St. Croix and Mississippi to New Orleans, where he finally died in the salt water of the Gulf. He had several adventures that put his life in danger, but he got out of them to successfully infect another kid with bad hygiene along the way. I emphasized if the kid had used a hanky, then Freddy would have been contained and killed by the washing machine and our homemade, harsh lye soap. I was writing for the teacher, because in real life old Freddy would have thrived in my flannel shirt sleeve, which doubled as a napkin, hanky, blackboard eraser, towel, etc. I illustrated Freddy with my colors as a round egg with stick arms, legs and with a wickedly sly smile dripping with slime. The teacher was thrilled with the story! She read it to the class and said something like “It has adventure, drama and keeps our interest to the end. It teaches about germs and how they are spread. Writing it from the point of view of the germ makes it even more interesting. Great story.” Of course, I was both embarrassed and proud. Looking back, I think what amazed the teacher was that a 9-year-old kid wrote something that sounded like a Reader’s Digest article. Later, I realized that I wasn’t so wonderful, as the Reader’s Digest articles were mostly written as a 9-year-old might write them. I continued to write stories through grade school and in high school getting recognition for them. I think the writing was recognized because as a kid or teen I wrote “just like an adult” in style. This is like the dog who barked a few words on Johnny Carson, more a novelty than a conversationalist. A few wordlike yowls were all it took to entertain the public! I remember doing a Walter Mitty storya-like that amazed my high school teacher because it so well captured the author James Thurber’s style. Mitty was a milquetoast sort of guy prone to daydreaming he was a war pilot shooting the enemy down while waiting for his wife to finish shopping. My character daydreamed being a sports hero while waiting in the lunch line or listening to another long history class lecture. “He captured the style of Thurber wonder-

River Road

Ramblings Collected by Russ Hanson fully; his word choice is great and he writes about something local, something we can identify with.” Another success was a review of a high school play, “Arsenic and Old Lace” with the style copied from Time Magazine reviews. I read Time because Mr. Rodger Meyer wanted us to read the “Hemisphere” section to keep up on Latin American happenings as part of our Spanish class. Mr. Perrier read my review to all of his classes, extolling how entertaining, humorous and educated it sounded. Here was mere high school student barking just like Time Magazine. I wrote stories for the St. Croixian, the high school newspaper. Mostly I started writing humorous articles; things like a fake history of Halloween. I tried to yip them out like Mark Twain, my favorite author. I wasn’t much of an athlete. I didn’t get the top grades. I did get recognition for these stories. The lure of writing to entertain and amuse my classmates got me thinking about becoming a journalist and to take that training in college. I went to open house day at River Falls and toured the journalism department (typewriters, pencils, paper and books) and then went to the physics department where all of the “toys” were out on the lab tables. My hobby was old radios and electronics, and the pretty much obsolete equipment at River Falls looked just like the stuff that I had at home, so I decided science was for me. I spent my career teaching science and then doing science and math. It paid good, was easy for me and I managed to do useful things for others. It always felt strange. It seemed like getting paid to do crossword puzzles or math problems— something that was easy, slightly boring and yet could make the time pass rapidly. My writing was scientific results or computer code, creative but with extremely limited audience and no room for humor. Then suddenly it was 40 years later. Seeing my mental skills needed for the job declining, but not low enough to go into management, I retired. In retirement, I have taken up writing again—although I call it collecting, as much of what I do is collect information of almost any kind that seems interesting to me. I study and process what I learn and sometimes write about it as a way to reach my own conclusions. I share it with others with the idea that they might learn something from what I have learned. The Leader has some of us local folks write in the paper for the same reason Johnny let talking dogs on TV. Hope you continue to be entertained. If not, let me know that I am barking up the wrong tree.

Fall choir concert hopes to change the world GRANTSBURG - On Sunday, Oct. 24, the Grantsburg choir will be presenting a fall concert titled Change the World. The concert begins at 3:30 p.m., and will feature the middle school after-school choir, seventh- and eighth-grade choir and swing choir, and all the high school choirs, as well as the high school handbells.

Concert music ranges from 16th century to contemporary and has a common focus of hope, peace and making the world a better place. There is no admission charge for the concert. The concert will be followed by a pasta dinner. The dinner will cost $7 for adults

($10 at the door) and $5 for senior citizens and children aged 5-12. Children under 5 pay $1 per year of age. Tickets are available in advance from high school choir members or the school offices. There will be piano music by students during the dinner. This is the first official fundraising event

as the choir aims for the goal of a five-day trip to New York City in March. They have set a financial goal that they must meet to be able to go on the trip. - submitted

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The local food shelf

Keeping the local food shelf supplied in our small

towns in northwestern Wisconsin is a constant struggle to meet the demands. The giveaway food center is open every week, and food is distributed by volunteer workers. Churches, schools and civic organizations donate nonperishable items including canned goods and packaged items. Two refrigerators with freezer tops make it possible to offer dairy products; meat and fresh vegetables. The local newspaper office donated a large Pitney-Bowes scale no longer used in its retail office, and this is used to weigh the food given to each family. The food shelf is not a long-range program for helping those in need. It is meant to help on a shortterm basis, until people can sign up for county welfare benefits, secure employment and get back on their feet. No questions are asked, but a loose-leaf notebook holds record pages for each applicant, in efforts to keep track of frequency of visits. Applicants are not encouraged to appear every week, as they receive liberal amounts on a once-a-month basis. People are treated with courtesy and compassion, as workers remember the words, “There but for the grace of God go I.” Sometimes it’s surprising how applicants want only name-brand products. This is a red flag; perhaps the groceries are sold elsewhere or traded in at the local bars for a few drinks. Other applicants refuse venison because they don’t like it. Local hunters are generous in donating wild game, but it is not always appreciated. Volunteers know that the system can be abused. Some applicants visit more than one food shelf although they know they should come to the one in their village and not go from one village to another. Phony addresses are sometimes given. However, advantages outweigh the downside of the program. An occasional senior citizen may stockpile canned goods and store them under her bed for the feared and proverbial rainy day. That is understandable as some people experienced the Great Depression in the early ‘30s, and know what it is to be hungry. Recently a semi-truck brought a load of day-old bread, courtesy of city supermarkets. There were loaves of oatmeal or potato bread, bagels, food shelf hamburger buns, hoagies, dinner rolls, hot-dog buns, sesame-top buns, a veritable mountain of bread. The freezers and refrigerators were filled with plastic sacks of bread products. Bags of bagels were taken to community rooms of local low-rent housing units and marked “Free. Help yourself.” Bags of bread were taken to churches for distribution after Sunday morning services. Still, there remained a mountain of bread. A volunteer phoned and asked, “Do your sheep or pigs eat bread?’ Later that day the workers brought a pickup load of bread.

Do you remember?

Behind the

Signpost

Compiled by Bernice Abrahamzon

Bernice Abrahamzon Having been raised on the adage, “Waste not, want not,” we froze what we could, and stored much of the windfall on our enclosed back porch where it’s naturally cold in winter. I took boxes of bagels to my various club meetings, and begged friends to take some. “Bread is the staff of life,” I reminded them. A friend replied, “Yes, but man does not live by bread alone.” Who would think that an oversupply of bread could create its own problem? For the past two months we’ve been eating food shelf bread, as welcome as the manna that fell from heaven. A brief time in the microwave oven works wonders. Years ago, my father’s employer said, “The time is coming when there will be no middle class. There will be only the rich and the poor!” He was a wellknown lawyer in Milwaukee, and perhaps he had the vision to make that prediction. As the cost of living creeps upward, senior citizens on fixed incomes are experiencing shortages and they choose between getting needed prescriptions or purchasing groceries. They have their pride and are not eager to seek help at the local food shelf. Yet, it is there for them. The local food shelf will be with us for a long time as “those who have” are invited to share with those “who have not.” It’s a sign of the times as energy and transportation costs take more and more of the consumer’s dollars. Sharing with others encourages all of us to help those who occupy our planet, near and far. It’s a noble cause. As the poverty level figure keeps rising and the needs increase we may find that we ourselves are poor indeed, and next in line at the local food shelf. (Note: The above article is about no one food shelf, but a composite of several such facilities. They are especially important during these hard economic times and should be appreciated. People helping people.) Until next week, Bernice

Street entertainers sought for Lighting Festival

TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. – Taylors Falls Lighting Festival is looking for a variety of street entertainers for Friday, Nov. 26, before and after the 6 p.m. grand lighting of the village and Santa parade. They’d especially like strolling singers singing winter music, campfire singers, storytellers for around campfires, jugglers and others. If you have a particular talent that you would like to audition for, please contact Barb at 651-465-6635. They’d like to station entertainers downtown, at the pickup site for

the free tractor pulled wagon rides, by the Memorial Community Center, the 1855 Folsom House and the 1868 Payne House. You would help bring the magic to this well-attended event in the Christmas Card Village. If you would like to be in the 6 p.m. Santa parade, Friday, Nov. 26, as a vehicle or float, or as a walking group representing something fun or winter theme, please let Barb know. Remember that this is the Lighting Festival, so lights are encouraged. - submitted

SMC Ltd. presents check to Amery mayor On Oct. 8, SMC Ltd. presented a check to Amery Mayor Mike Karuschak for $2,500 to support the building of a permanent trailhead pavilion in downtown Amery. The permanent facility will be a significant addition to the community by providing an area for social and community events throughout the year. “As a business in the Amery community, we are pleased to be able to support the building of a facility that the whole community can use. The people of Amery have helped to make our business grow, and we are glad that we can help give back,” stated Chetan Patel, SMC owner and CEO. SMC Ltd. is a global medical contract manufacturer with locations in Somerset and Amery, Ohio, Massachusetts, California and India. - Photo/info from SMC Ltd.

50 Years Ago Please don’t cut items out of our precious bound newspapers in our Leader library. They are irreplaceable!–Al Gill was a candidate for sheriff in Burnett County.–A “record hop” was held at the Luck D.B.S. Hall on Sept. 10.–”Please Don’t Eat the Daisies” was playing at the Webb Theatre in Webster.–”Gold Raiders” and “My Dog Buddy” were playing at the Grand Theatre in Grantsburg.–A wedding dance was held Sept. 10 at the Indian Creek Hall for Mr. and Mrs. Herman (Andy) Mangelsen (Geraldine Dehn).–A wedding dance was held Sept. 10 at the Fun House, West Sweden, for Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Johnson (Lynne Shoquist).–”The Rat Race” was playing at the Frederic Theatre, starring Tony Curtis and Debbie Reynolds.–”The Lost World” was playing at the Auditorim Theatre, SCF.–Readers were urged to vote for Herb C. Peterson for Polk County Clerk of Court.–The Sundae Special at the Frederic Dairy Queen was for customers to buy one sundae at regular price and get another for 1¢ (take a friend).–News came in from Mudhen Lake, written by Mrs. Ole Gradt.–Frederic Livestock sales planned to open with a sale on Sept. 27.–Wisconsin voters gave Republicans a slight majority.–All of a sudden fall weather came to the area.

40 Years Ago Lily Lake Inn served a fish fry every Friday night, served smorgasbord style for $1.60. The menu included scalloped potatoes, homemade baked beans, fish, rolls and salad bar. It was located on CTH A, three miles east of Webster.–Arrow Building Centers were promoting six new Kingsberry Homes.– Gustafsen’s was selling vanilla ice cream at $1.59 gallon, and customers could buy as much as they liked.–”MASH” was playing at the D’Lux Theatre, Luck.–Advotech Board set hearings on site selection, and approved courses.–Architects suggested the site of the new Frederic Hospital.–The village council voted approval of a $53,445 Frederic tax levy.–Thieves were visiting farm yards.–The Frederic Coin Club met at Rice Lake.–The Frederic Farmers Union Co-op advertised the all-new – Wild 1971 Jac-Trac snowmobiles at a cost of $666.–Specials at Route’s Super Market, Frederic, included tuna fish at 59¢ can, noodles at 29¢, bananas at 9¢ lb., toilet tissue at 39¢ for four rolls, chuck roast at 49¢ lb. and beef stew meat at 69¢ lb.–Specials at Frederic Co-op included russet potatoes at 88¢ for 20 lbs., chuck roast at 48¢ lb., oranges at 5-lb. bag for 58¢ and cod fish sticks at 78¢.

20 Years Ago The stairwell and pool projects were costly at the Frederic School.–New Frederic teachers included Julie Willchowski and Kathryn Holtz.–The Polk County Public Health Department adopted a Lyme disease program.–The annual Democratic picnic was held at Balsam Lake on Aug. 26.–Elmer and Vida Hedlund celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 12 in the Luck Park.–The marriage of Shari Hansen and Chuck Stevenson was solemnized on July 14 by Pastor Mark Behrends at a garden ceremony held at the Hansen cabin on North Sand Lake.–Ben and Dorothy Des Jardins celebrated their golden annivesary at the Pioneer Bar, Frederic, in mid-August.–Ivan Jennings was still “going strong” at the age of 90 years.–U.S. Sen. Bob Kasten was fighting for Wisconsin Agriculture.–A local farmer, Walter Lundeen Jr., was denied a refund of deficiency payment.–The Carl and Marge Liljeberg Scholarship was awarded to Tara Svoboda.–Obituries included Inez Anderson, Edna Bruchu, Sigrid Falk, Emma Sjolander, Alice Hake, James Darby III, Delores Olson, Jeanette Paulsen and Bernadette Olson.–Also, Mary Franklin of Grantsburg.–Bid were opened on addition to Centuria Village Fire Hall.–An interstate theft ring operated in Burnett County.

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Siren

The dry weather continues, beautiful and sunny days. I didn’t think I would be saying this after such a rainy summer, but we could sure use a little wet spell, things are so dry. Still no bears sighted in bear country. However, the tree rats are coming in by the hundreds, or so it seems, we even have a black one this year. There have been so many that I told hubby I dubbed the bird yard as tree rat hollow. Those tree rats seem to have no interest in the bird feeders these days. They would rather spend their time gathering the ample supply of acorns on the ground and bury them in my new gardens in the retaining wall. They just might have a surprise come winter if they come looking for them because if I catch them burying them I simply dig them up and pitch them. Maybe I’m the one who will be surprised, they might be just replanting them. Don’t forget this Friday is the annual Siren Covenant church ladies soup/bake sale. Bake sale starts at 3 p.m. and the soup supper at 5 p.m., with both ending at 6:30 p.m. Why not pick up some of their great apple pies while there. You might even want a few for the freezer so just put your orders in, a great bargain at just $9 a pie. They sure taste good

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in the middle of winter. The Siren Methodist Church ladies celebrated Siren Methodist ladies day by taking over and doing the complete service last Sunday; Virginia Larson was awarded the UMW pin of recognition. Congratulations to elementary student Nathan Potempa, middle schooler Daine Jewell and high schooler Adam Neurer for being chosen Siren Schools students of the week. Keep up the great work. Art and Bev Beckmark attended the 50th anniversary of Doug and Midge Nyren on Saturday. They even got to visit with their daughter Julie, who is from Milwaukee. Don’t forget the October Food and Friends community dinner will be held at the Siren Methodist Church Tuesday, Oct. 26, at 5 p.m. Come early as the food goes fast. Freewill offering. Congratulations to Arvid and Inez Pearson on their 60th wedding anniversary. Art and Bev Beckmark visited with Ted and Nancy Tamminga Sunday afternoon, then they stopped and visited Oscar Franseen before heading home.

Webster Senior Center The days of autumn are certainly getting shorter. With the shorter days, it sure is great to have a nice lunch at the center and not have to cook. The ladies Wii bowlers are really having a great time. There is a lot of clapping and rooting each other on. This week Gladys Beers had high single game with a 212. Wow! That is just great. The Early Birds had high team game with a 730. Good going gals. The games begin at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday morning. Come on in and join the fun. We are planning mixed doubles teams after the first of the year. That will be a lot of fun, too. If any couples are interested, please call me at 715-656-3583. There were 19 players for Dime Bingo on Wednesday. Some of our snowbirds are starting to leave. We will miss them, but look forward to seeing them in the spring. Anyone who would like to play, just bring your dimes and join us on Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. We are considering restructuring the way treats are provided. If anyone has any ideas, please let us know. We will have a discussion on this topic in the near future. Thirty-four diners enjoyed Nikki’s turkey and all the trimmings at the evening meal on Wednesday.

Bernie Boelter

Everyone sang “Happy Birthday” to Mary Poretti and Judy Behrens. The winners of the drawing were Gladys B., Judy B., Virginia L., Wes M., Norma and Darrald D. There were seven pool players on Thursday evening and six players for Golf cards. From the hootin’ and hollerin’, it seems everyone was having a good time. Thanks to Pat O’Brien for hanging the pamphlet holders. That corner looks much neater. The center is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Stop in and find out what is happening. Remember the potluck on Saturday, Oct. 23. Setup is at 11:30 a.m. and eating at noon. Socializing and games after lunch. Come in and join us. Another reminder that to be a voting member in next year’s election of officers and other items deemed necessary, the dues of $1 must be paid to Maxine Peterson, treasurer, by Dec. 31. Life is like a bowl of cherries, but we have to eliminate the pits. See you at the center.

Dewey - LaFollette Larry, Heidi, Celie and Baxter Mangelsen spent the weekend at their camper Oct. 8 – 10. Friends of theirs from Faribault, Minn., Chad, Kari and Maddy Carter, brought their camper and spent the weekend here too. The families celebrated that the two ladies had passed their bar exams after graduating from law school in May. Mary Dunn, Lida Nordquist, Nina and Donna Hines, Diana and Karen Mangelsen and Ruth Rydberg were guests at the home of Marlene Swearingen Tuesday afternoon. They all enjoyed a time of visiting and playing cards. Sue and Roger Mroszak went to St. Paul, Minn., Thursday to eat at Mancini’s with a number of other couples. Several of the men, who have kept in touch since second grade, celebrated their 70th birthdays. Roger and Sue stayed overnight and spent some time Friday playing cards and visiting with friends.

A number of people from this area attended the open house Saturday at Timberland Church for Glen and Lorraine Crosby, in honor of their 65th wedding anniversary. The party was hosted by their children. Donna, Gerry, Nina and Lawrence Hines, Hank and Karen Mangelsen, Lida and Don Nordquist and Marlene Swearingen joined Nick, Esther, Gerald and Pauline Mangelsen at Rumors in Siren for a Sunday brunch hosted by Inez and Arvid Pearson for their 60th wedding anniversary. Inez and Arvid’s children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were there also. Claude McCarty visited Roger and Sue Mroszak Sunday afternoon. Karen and Hank Mangelsen visited Jake, Holly, Hannah and Grace Mangelsen Sunday afternoon and had supper there.

Siren Senior Center It has always been the policy of the 500 and Spade cardplayers that anyone who wants brings treats to share with the players. Luckily we have always had an abundance of goodies to share but last Wednesday our good luck came to an end when we realized that the cupboard was bare except for a store-bought package of cookies to feed our players. Luckily for us, Marie Van Guilder came to the rescue, made a run out to her car, and brought the doughnut holes she had purchased for her family to share with us. On Friday our Spades players had the pleasure of helping Inez and Arvid Pearson celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. Inez shared a dessert with the players, also Marie Bentley and Marge Nyberg furnished some of their homemade cookies. Congratulations Arvid and Inez. See, the feast on Friday made up for the famine on Wednesday. The residents from Lilac Grove apartments want to show their appreciation to the Wood River 4-H group who finished installing a rain garden on their premises. The residents have always had a little skating rink by their garbage dumpster in the winter making it a little risky for them in venturing out that way so hopefully this will solve all of their problems.

Barb Munger

With all of the new items in the gift shop, the group has had a brisk business this week to help out the treasury. If you haven’t seen the changes stop in and have a peek. Winners at 500 this week were Gerry Vogel, Marie Van Guilder, Mary Ellen Vorwald, Inez Pearson and Dean Elkin. Friday Spades winners were Arnie Borchert, Flo Antiel, Marie Bentley, Violet Luke and Gerry Vogel. When this paper is delivered we will have had our yearly election of officers for the coming year. At this time we have no idea of the outcome of the election, but however it comes out, we want to express gratitude to all of the officers for the outstanding job that they have done this past year. Hopefully this coming year, we will have a lot of new seniors joining the group. An organization is only as successful as the successful people supporting it. Everyone is welcome to join the membership; no dues or resident restrictions, so come on out and check us out. For information on the activities at the center please call 715-349-7240 and if you care to join in the noon dinner make a reservation at 715-3492845. We are open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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Lewis

Members of the Northwest Regional Writers who attended the all-day writers conference on Saturday were Mary Jacobsen, Stan Miller, Bernice Abrahamzon and Mike Veith. The conference was sponsored by the Indianhead Writers, and offered free registration, free food, door prizes, and opportunity for each attendee to read an original piece aloud and be judged by those present. Winners were Mary Jacobsen, Mike Vieth and Mary Olsen. Registration was around 26 in all, although others stopped in to hear certain contestants compete. Many of the writers know each other and yet seldom see each other so this is a rare opportunity to meet and greet. It’s also like recharging personal batteries to get new ideas, see what others are writing about these days, and yes, inspiration. The amazing thing is that Mary Jacobsen and Mike Veith were also in the winners circle in the 2009 conference as judged by their comrades. What a coincidence and a real tribute to listeners who know what they like and how to judge. Congratulations to all three. Meanwhile back in Lewis, members and friends of the Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church were preparing all week for Saturday night’s harvest dinner served 4 – 7 p.m. Baked ham, potatoes au gratin; homemade bread, and homemade pie (any variety including pecan) were on this year’s menu as a change. Birthdays celebrated at Monday’s potluck lunch at noon at the Frederic Scrabble Club were Edna Martin and Jenny Jacobson. The club is a mixture of longtime members and new ones and that’s a good thing as we’ve lost some members as they’ve moved into care centers, etc. Eva Hanson comes to play Scrabble when she can from Pioneer Home, Luck. It was UMW Sunday on Oct. 17, with the women in charge of Sunday’s service, involving all members. LaVonne Boyer as worship leader; Kara Alden, Scripture; message by president of WMW, Robin Petersen; duet by Sylvia Schaetzel and Carol Bohn; report of activities of UMW for year and how funds are dispersed, Alice Ford; and presentation of “How to cut an Apple” based on reading given years ago by Gail Ward at Whispering Pines Camp for a regional UMW meeting. This year’s presentation of a gold pin went to

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Sylvia Schaetzel, who has been a faithful worker in many areas of the church and UMW. Congratulations to her. Chong Jones recited the Lord’s Prayer in her native language, followed by the congregation saying it in English. (Note: When Pastor Zager went to Alaska with a group of parishioners, his father, a retired pastor, filled in for him and used “Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us” and we stumbled over the words as we were accustomed to saying trespasses). The Purpose of the United Methodist Women is a follows: The organized unit of United Methodist Women shall be a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church. Gloria Chell, organist, and Starr Warndahl, pianist, kept us on track with prelude, music leadership right through and postlude. Others helped as greeters before the service, in charge of distributing bulletins and/or acting as ushers. It was also Mission Sunday designated toward helping with the children’s Halloween party at Frederic. (I’m sure you have heard the joke about a children’s view of ushers. They interpret usher as a “husher.”) One of the Lewis UMW was missing on Sunday by name of Judy Mrdutt, of Danbury, a patient at the Shell Lake Hospital. Get-well wishes to her. Also, get-well wishes to Bob Nelson who has been under the weather, wishing him returned good health. Several of our church members attended the pork dinner at the Frederic Masonic Lodge on Sunday. Pie was a “glorious leftover” on Sunday to go with coffee after the service. (Did you know some young homemakers do not know about leftovers? If any food is left over after a meal, it goes into the garbage disposal unit or the garbage can or on a farm, to the pigs or chickens. Yes, even in today’s economy.) The fall winds have taken care of many of this fall’s colors and the leaves “all leafmeal lie.”

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The 1950s car show that breezed through the township of Arna on Oct. 2 was enjoyed by several of our townspeople. Cheryl and Gene Wickham, Marlene and Don Mishler, Sandi and Dave Drake, Darlene Merimonti and Evelyn Johnson lined the road to watch the show. The 56-car caravan then went on to Duxbury where the drivers all enjoyed a pit stop. An added pleasure for Darlene was the fact that both her daughter and her son had cars in the show. The entire group of eight all had dinner at the Banning Junction Supper Club later that evening. The highlight of the week for Beverly and Ed Carlin was the 3rd birthday party for grandson Benny at Robinson Park in Sandstone, Minn., recently. Ben is the son of Amanda and Bill Carlin. As most of you know, Shirley and Jerry Blokzyl have sold their home on the Cloverton Road and will be moving to Cambridge, Minn., within the next few months. A couple from Minneapolis has purchased their cozy little place. We are all sorry indeed to see Shirley and Jerry leave as they have been wonderful members of our little community. The Blokzyls joined daughter Janis’ in-laws for

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lunch one day last week at Julie’s Cafe in Superior. Jan and Mike Nelson are from Hermantown and Mike brought his laptop along so they could visit online with Janis and her family in New York State. Shirley said they had not seen this family for over a year, so an Internet visit was wonderful. Jerry was very sad to see his John Deere tractor hauled away after he had sold it. It held a lot of sentimental value for him. John Fornengo is proud to announce that he has already put up three cords of firewood for the winter. Way to go, John! Patty Koehler is busily canning, freezing or drying tomatoes as they had a huge crop this year over there at Bumbleberry Farm. On the home front, Marlene and Don Mishler accompanied my husband, Dave Baker, and me to the Donkey Chili Feed at the VFW in Pine City, Minn., last weekend. It’s always enjoyable to participate in some good old political discussions. Remember the Wilma Fest at the Duxbury Town Hall on Saturday, Oct. 23, beginning at 6 p.m. Bring a dish to pass.

St. Croix Valley Senior Center by Carol Van Buskirk Tuesday started out with exercise at 10 a.m. followed by Skip-Bo. In the afternoon, 500 cards, Hand and Foot, and Dominos were played. Winners in 500 were Audrey McNullen, Harold Richardson, Peter Schlosser and David Thiel. The 9 bid winners were Ray and David. Ione Meixner, Delores Benson and Ione White were the winners in Dominos. Donna Schlosser and Dottie Adams were the Hand and Foot winners. Thursday morning we held our exercise session followed by Skip-Bo. In the evening 500 cards were

played with Kim Rosen, Ray Nelson, Roger Greenley and Don Anderson the winners. Darrell and Sue were the 9-bid winners. Friday morning Bridge was played. In the afternoon, Bingo was played. This Thursday, Oct. 21, is our monthly meeting, following a potluck lunch at 12:30 p.m. We will be planning an estate and garage sale. The date will be Nov. 5 and 6. Watch the newspapers for the ad and the time. It will be fun for an indoor sale held in November. We hope you come and check our senior center out.

Frederic Senior Center Monday, Oct. 11, Spades was played at 1 p.m., with the following winners: Roger Greenly in first place, Willis Williams in second place, Norma Nelson in third place and Hazel Hoffman in fourth place. Early morning coffee is enjoyed and the pool players challenge each other. Wednesday and Friday Pokeno is played at 1 p.m.

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Thursday night 500 cards was played at 6:30 p.m., with the following winners: Mickey Kilmer in first place, Barb Munger in second place, Nona Severson in third place and Mildred Ihrig in fourth place. Our Saturday appreciation dinner at Hackers was enjoyed. Flu shots will be available Tuesday, Oct. 26, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., by Polk County Health Department.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Harley is a 3-year-old neutered male miniature pinscher/terrier mix. He is slender, sleek and full of spunk. His coat is black with tan highlights; he has fold-over ears and a long tail with a white tip. Harley has lived with other dogs and cats. He has the tinyterrier personality, full of bold bluster. He loves nothing better than to be perched on your lap and soaking up the attention. Harley is a good walker on leash and would be great incentive for a senior to take up the habit. If you are looking for a fun-loving terrier, Harley is your boy. As we are enjoying the beautiful autumn sunshine, kittens by the dozens are showing up in woodpiles, sheds, woods, ditches and doorsteps. These kittens are finding their way to the shelter in full litters. Every person who brings us stray kittens Hi, everybody! Blacky here from Humane Society of Burnett County. You know, I learned something last week. My Bark and Type program, that I use to bring you the news, doesn’t work very well when I have a bunch of peanut butter stuck to the roof of my mouth. I wanted to shout out a thank-you to the Turf and Tundra ATV Club for their part in raising money for our new washer and dryer, but it came out something like “Mmmphhth!” Sorry. I didn’t mean to overlook these nice folks, and I want them to know that my friends and I appreciate their efforts very much! Things are pretty lively at the shelter this week, and that is because we have a whole new litter of puppies! I counted, and there are 10 of them. They’re darn cute at about 8 weeks old, and I believe they are German shepherd and husky-mix pups. Their names are Dagen, Tansy, Althea, Miller, Rye, Salvia, Sage, Aviva, Kasha and Garner. (Sniff,

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Arnell Humane Society of Polk County says, “Who would do this to such little kittens? I know they had to have been dropped off.” It is a sad state of affairs. Adoption is the best solution to their dilemma and that is what we attempt to do for them. To make room for the new kittens delivered every day, kittens that have been at the Arnell Animal Shelter since August will be half price. Those kit-

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YAPpenings Whitey sniff) I smell a theme developing here. Anyway, besides the new pups, a new dog and also a cat have come to stay at the shelter as well. Coty is a neutered shih tzu who was found near the intersection of Hwys. 35 and 70. Ripley is a neutered, black and white Persian cat who was delivered to the shelter by someone who just took off, so I don’t know where he came from. People, please don’t do that! It just makes the shelter staff’s job that much harder when they have no idea where the animal was found or any other background informa-

Births Born at St. Croix Regional Medical Center:

A boy, Richard Arthur Cable, born Sept. 20, 2010, to Christopher and Alleana Cable, Centuria. Richard weighed 7 lbs., 5 oz. ••• A boy, Preston James Entwistle, born Sept. 21, 2010, to Joli Hougdahl and Jake Entwistle, Taylors Falls, Minn. Preston weighed 8 lbs., 13 oz. ••• A girl, Claira Carleen Mattson, born Sept. 29, 2010, to Emily and John Mattson, Shafer, Minn. Claira weighed 7 lbs., 2 oz. ••• A boy, Timothy James Siefert, born Sept. 26, 2010, to Amanda and Mark Siefert, Centuria. Timothy weighed 9 lbs., 9 oz. ••• A girl, Marriah Elizabeth Pedersen, born Sept. 15, 2010, to Laura Olson and Adam Pedersen, Amery. Marriah weighed 6 lbs., 6 oz. •••

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Fran Krause LaVonne O'Brien John and Reeney Neinstadt were Monday night supper guests of Sharon and Ron Proffit. On Sunday they and Natalie Flagstad, Brianna and Brandon met Lamar and Sandy Johnson and family at Rice Lake. They celebrated John’s 70th birthday by having dinner at the China Buffet restaurant. Marvel Merriam and the Mark Freeborns drove to Madison last weekend to visit her granddaughter, Stacie. They saw her apartment and where she works, which was very interesting. Jack and Jeri Witzany spent Sunday in Apple Valley, Minn., visiting Jeri’s sister, Jeanie Potter, who will be going to Arizona soon. Harmony HCE members that attended the North District fall meeting at Cable on Thursday were Diane Medaglia, Amy Kopecky, LaVonne O’Brien and Fran Krause. Saturday the annual “wood cutting bee” for the O’Briens involved Teresa, Mike and Bob. Saturday night Jack and LaVonne, Dave and Teresa Childers and Bob’s family went out to McKenzie Landing for dinner. Mark and Deanne Krause drove to LaCrosse for the cross-county meet on Saturday, with 30 teams, that Bryan participated in. His Eau Claire team did very well. Mark and Deanna went on to Madison to meet Karen and Jerry Hintz and then attend the Ohio State vs. Badgers game at Camp Randall Stadium Saturday night. After the game they met their cousins, Steve and Tom Arndt and sons. The Orange 4-H Club had their club Achievement Night Friday night at the Orange Community Center. Our new 4-H agent, Dani Miller, was also there. We had a wiener roast and potluck supper, lots of games and fun for all. On Saturday night several families of Orange 4-H attended the county Achievement Night at Siren High School. Our club was honored with the Community Service Award.

A girl, Anistyn Clara Cox, born Sept. 14, 2010, to Ben and Shannon Cox, Milltown. Anistyn weighed 6 lbs., 13 oz. ••• A boy, Gavyn Matthew Hill, born Sept. 19, 2010, to Jennifer and Matthew Hill, Danbury. Gavyn weighed 8 lbs., 14 oz. ••• A girl, Teagan Marie Bender, born Sept. 20, 2010, to Tanika and Larry Bender, Shafer, Minn. Teagan weighed 7 lbs., 5 oz. ••• A boy, Eli Edmond Malm, born Sept. 20, 2010, to Sheena Wick and Sam Malm, Dresser. Eli weighed 7 lbs., 7 oz. ••• A boy, Caleb Emmanuel Fluth, born Sept. 29, 2010, to Karen and Scott Fluth, Dresser. Caleb weighed 5 lbs., 2 oz. ••• A boy, Hugh Patrick Mastrian, born Sept. 30, 2010, to Sara Boelman and Jeremy Mastrian, St. Croix Falls. Hugh weighed 6 lbs., 2 oz. ••• A girl, Hayden Rose Horwath, born Sept. 27, 2010, to Melissa Horwath and Nicholas Spafford, Webster. Hayden weighed 7 lbs., 15 oz. ••• A boy, Brody Alan Fitch, born Sept. 22, 2010, to Kimberly Wambolt and Jeffrey Fitch, Isanti, Minn. Brody weighed 8 lbs., 5 oz. ••• A boy, Ian Jens Moody Stoeklen, born Sept. 22, 2010, to Jessica Bowen and John Stoeklen, Dresser. Ian weighed 8 lbs., 3 oz. ••• A girl, Marisa Rae Rau, born Sept. 23, 2010, to Ami and Joshua Rau, Frederic. Marisa weighed 6 lbs., 11 oz. ••• A girl, Tayler Renee Nelson, born Sept. 22, 2010, to Isaac and Deanna Nelson, St. Croix Falls. Tayler weighed 7 lbs., 10 oz. ••• A girl, Mattie May Swanson, born Oct. 6, 2010, to Rob and Julie Swanson, Frederic. Mattie weighed 6 lbs., 12 oz. ••• A boy, Alec John Nagel, born Oct. 7, 2010, to Kirk and Ashley Nagel, Centuria. Alec weighed 6 lbs., 15 oz. ••• A girl, Kristina Alexis Tuhy, born Oct. 5, 2010, to Rachel and Michael Tuhy, Taylors Falls, Minn. Kristina weighed 6 lbs., 11 oz. •••

Born at Burnett Medical Center:

A girl, Julie Christine Meyer, born Oct. 12, 2010, to Jake and Jessie Meyer, Grantsburg. Julie weighed 7 lbs., 7 oz. and was 19-1/2 inches long. Julie’s older brother is Mitchell Meyer. Grandparents are Larry and Christine Benson of Grantsburg and John and Lylea Meyer of Siren. Great-grandparents are Mary Jane Meyer of Grantsburg and Joe and Barbara Mindrup of Colby, Kan. •••

tens would be Austin, Sylvester, Carly and Veronica. They are all 4 or 5 months old, having grown up in the shelter. They are more than ready to move into a real home. In addition to Harley, we have a number of great Harley dogs available for adoption. Dakota is still with us. He is a 6-year-old golden retriever/Border collie mix with manners and heart. Scrambler is a redbone hound/yellow Lab mix. He is very large and handsome in his burntyellow coat and floppy ears. Also available are Jack, a springer/golden retriever mix and a smart

Border collie named Rocky. Local businesses who supported the Arnell Walk/Run for Animals with door prize donations and sponsorships are too numerous to mention in one newspaper ad. Businesses from Amery, Almena, Balsam Lake, Centuria, Clayton, Clear Lake, Milltown, St. Croix Falls and Turtle Lake all donated to support our 2010 Walk/Run for Animals. A complete list of these businesses and pictures of the hike are available on our Web site under Events. We are thankful for their support and hope you will mention your appreciation when visiting them. Arnell Memorial Humane Society, 715-268-7387 (PETS) or online: www.arnellhumane.org

tion that might be helpful. No one’s going to interrogate you or strip you of your cash, so please just talk to someone before you go running off. Don’t be a chicken. I was happy to learn that my black Lab friend Mandy went off to her new home Tyler last week. If you recall, she came in with her brother, Tyler, and they were in rough shape with scars and cuts all over their bodies. She has a happy home now with lots of love, and that makes my tail go thumpity-thump. Now Tyler needs a home, and I hope someone comes along soon and scoops him up. He’s big and gentle, and no one’s ever heard him bark! Not me, I’ve got lots to say... Tyler looks pretty good now, and he posed real pretty for a new picture, so I’ll share his mug in my column one more

time. Handsome, isn’t he? I wish I had more space to share pictures of all my shelter friends. I think right now there are 10 dogs (not including the puppies), and seven cats. You can, however, look at them all online or, even better, go and visit them in person! If you go there soon, you can still place your order for kringles too. You have until Monday, Oct. 25, to sign up for these yummy pastries, and they’ll be delivered on or about Nov. 11. Kringles are $8 apiece, and your purchase helps raise much-needed funds to help out my pals. My stomach is growling, thinking about food. When autumn comes, I have a bigger appetite - and I can smell that fall is in the air. Today it smells like … oatmeal! Mmm, mmm, mmmmphhth.... Take care, everyone, and I’ll see you here next week! www.hsburnettcty.org 715-866-4096.

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LIBRARY NEWS

Frederic Public Library Halloween fun Web sites

If you’re looking for some family-friendly Halloween fun, check out http://www.kidsdomain.com/ and click on the Halloween button for food recipes, coloring sheets, costume ideas and more. There’s also a link to family Halloween movies, arranged by age suitability. Another Web address that offers links to more Halloween sites is http://familyinternet.about.com/od/halloween/, where you’ll find lots of fun things including activities, a Halloween Bingo game, and crafts. Finally, if you’re looking for more great ideas, go to http://www.mysterynet.com/halloween/websites.sht ml for things to make and do as well as suggested Halloween books for kids. Make this a special Halloween for your family by creating some new traditions.

What do Jamie Lee Curtis and Tim McGraw have in common?

They have published books for children and are among the authors of the month at story time for preschoolers Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. During October, we will learn about the people, animals, and celebrations in other countries and we will

listen to stories by celebrity authors. Join us for the fun.

Morning book group to meet Oct. 21

Balsam Lake Public Library

New Web site

Check out our new Web site – new design and more information. www.balsamlakepubliclibrary.org/

The Thursday morning book group will meet Oct. 21 at 10 a.m., to discuss the acclaimed biography “Benjamin Franklin,” by Edmund S. Morgan. Join us as we learn more about the myth, the reality, and the essence of Franklin. New members are always welcome.

Balsam Lake Public Library will be accepting food for fines throughout the month of October. We will forgive fines up to $10. Food will be given to Loaves and Fishes food pantry in Luck. No fines, no problem, drop your food donations here.

Everyday savings at the library

Computer classes

The wireless Internet access is free, the fresh, hot coffee is free, the daily newspaper is free, your library card is free, and borrowing materials is free. Stop in to learn what libraries are all about, and what we can do for you.

Hours and information

Frederic Public Library, 127 Oak St. West, 715327-4979, e-mail fredericpl@ifls.lib.wi.us. Regular open hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Story time for preschoolers is held every Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m.

Have homework to do? Shabana Mishler chooses the Frederic Library - it’s cozy, it’s friendly, and she is surrounded by homework help. Try us - you’ll like us! – Photo submitted

Food for Fines

Candidate Meet and Greet

With so many choices, the Milltown Public Library has invited every candidate on the ballot for Milltown and its surrounding communities to an informal gathering. On Friday, Oct. 22, from 4 – 7 p.m., come meet the candidates vying for an opportunity to represent you! A light snack and refreshments will be available. Confirmed candidates included Assembly District 28, Polk County sheriff and many statewide Independents.

Haunted Wisconsin

Chad Lewis, supernatural sleuth and author of “The Wisconsin Road Guide to Haunted Locations,” will be at the library to present spooky tales of Midwest hauntings. Don’t miss this chilling event at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 29.

Michael Perry to visit

Writer and humorist Michael Perry will be at the Milltown Community Center on Thursday, Nov. 4. With anecdotes of life in rural Wisconsin, his stories are sure to please! Not familiar with this guy? Check out a copy of “Population 485: Meeting Your Neighbors One Siren at a Time,” “Truck: A Love Story,” or

Coop: A Family, a Farm, and the Pursuit of One Good Egg” at the library.

Free computer basics

The Milltown Public Library offers a free basic computer open lab at three convenient times every Wednesday. You can learn how to create your own seasonal letter for friends and family, develop an updated resume, or learn how to create an e-mail account. Call or stop in to sign up for a one-hour session at 1, 2 or 6 p.m. and let us help you better understand and utilize this technology.

Preschool story time

Preschooler and an accompanying adult are invited to partake in a half-hour of themed stories, small craft, and fun every Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m.Enjoy a cup of fresh brewed coffee and our fast wireless Internet every day.

Hours and information

www.milltownpubliclibrary.org, 715-825-2313. Monday throught Thursday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

St. Croix Falls Public Library Film Movement Fridays at the library beginning in November. Free. Film Movement presents first-run, award-winning independent films. On Friday, Nov. 19, the featured film is “Lake Tahoe.” Teenager Juan crashes his family’s car into a telegraph pole on the outskirts of town, and then scours the streets searching for someone to help him fix it. His quest will bring him to Don Heber, an old paranoid mechanic whose only companion is Sica, his almosthuman boxer dog; to Lucia, a young mother who is convinced that her real place in life is as a lead singer in a punk band; and to The One Who Knows, a teenage mechanic obsessed with the martial arts and Kung Fu philosophy. The absurd and bewildering worlds of these characters drag Juan into a oneday journey in which he will come to accept what he was escaping from in the first place, an event both as natural and inexplicable as a loved one’s death. “Lake Tahoe” is not rated. This film portrays adult situations and language. This month’s short film: “Noodles” – a light snack of a film that makes you want to learn how to use chopsticks. You can check our Web site Calendar to see what films will be presented each month.

A new face at the library

Come on in and meet our new youth librarian,

Cole Zrostlik. Zrostlik has been working at the library since the beginning of September.

Story hour with Cole

Listen to stories, create art and have fun with other kids and parents every Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.

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Check out our Web site! It has up-to-date information on what’s happening at the library and other useful library tools you can use at home. www.stcroixfallslibrary.org.

Meeting room

The community meeting room is available for your organization. Contact the library for details.

Technology

Free wireless and eight public computers are available at the library.

Hours

The library is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 715483-1777. E-mail: scflibrary@ifls.lib.wi.us. Online: www.stcroixfallslibrary.org.

Friends group meets every third Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Friends group is an organization for all who value the public library as a vital community resource.

Book club

Every Wednesday at 11 a.m. Stories, crafts and snacks all ages welcome to join our lively group.

“Mennonite In A Little Black Dress, A Memoir of Going Home” by Rhoda Janzen. Not long after Rhoda Janzen turned 40, her world turned upside down. It was bad enough that her husband of 15 years left her for Bob, a guy he met on Gay.com, but that same week a car accident left her injured. Needing a place to rest and pick up the pieces of her life, Rhoda packed her bags, crossed the country, and returned to her quirky Mennonite family’s home, where she was welcomed back with open arms and offbeat advice. Book cub meets Wednesday, Nov. 17, at 3 p.m., new members always welcome.

New books for October

Hours

Open lab from 2 to 3:30 p.m., instructor available to answer questions and give one-to-one instructions; next class will be Tuesday, Nov. 2.

Story time

“Painted Ladies” by Robert Parker, “Fall of Giants” by Ken Follett, “Reversal” by Michael Connelly, “Confessions” by John Grisham, “Worth Dying For” by Lee Child, “Chasing the Night” by Iris Johansen, “In the Company of Others” by Jan Karon.

Balsam Lake Library, (under the water tower) at 404 Main St., Balsam Lake. Hours are Monday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. E-mail: balsamlakepl@ifls.lib.wi.us. Web site www.balsamlakepubliclibrary.org.

Dresser Public Library Dresser Village Library is located at 117 S. Central Ave., Dresser, WI 54009. The Dresser Village Library Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at the library from 6 – 7 p.m.

Internet computers and Wi-Fi

Milltown Public Library

Friends of the Library

You must physically present a MORE library card to library staff and library fines must be under $10 to use a computer. We are now wireless. Log onto the Public Library icon on your laptop to access the Internet.

puter – Answering such questions as how to turn the PC on, what is a mouse, hard drive or flash drive. Nov. 11 – Internet Basics – Answering such questions as what is a browser, how to get connected, shopping online. Nov. 18 – E-mail Basics – Sign up for an e-mail account, then talk about attaching pictures, folders, contacts, etc. Dec. 2 – Word Basics – we will cover fonts, colors, paragraphs, saving documents, the undo, setting up a resume.

Story time

Story time for lapsitters and preschoolers will resume in 2011.

715-755-2944, telephone and fax number, e-mail us at dresserpl@ifls.lib.wi.us, or visit our Web site, www.dresserpubliclibrary.org, which has information about story time, days closed, reference links, library policy and community information.

Free computer class

Library hours

Free computer classes begin each Thursday in November from 10 – 11:30 a.m. Call 715-755-2944 or stop in to sign up. Only three computers are available or bring your own laptop. Nov. 4 – Basic Com-

Monday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Tuesday noon–5 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday noon – 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

Amery Public Library “Nemesis,” by Phillip Roth. In the stifling summer heat of Newark, N.J., in the year of 1944, life on the playground was what summer was all about. Bucky Cantor, small, athletic and fit, had failed to qualify for military service because of bad eyesight. His degree in physical education landed him a job supervising the summer program at the local playground. It is the summer of a polio epidemic that terrorized the city. Seemingly healthy children died or became paralyzed overnight. Bucky decides to leave the city and head to Indian Hills Camp to take charge of the waterfront games. His lady love Marcia is there as a counselor as well but the scourge of polio seems to follow them and camp members become infected. Having lived through a later polio epidemic in the late 1940s, this reviewer was struck by the terror, which overcame the people when there was no cure or prevention for this scary disease. Roth is a fine writer and this poignant story will remind many of a time we have tried to forget.

Teens Read meets again on Monday, Oct. 25, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. to discuss “Shiver,” by Maggie Steifvater, an appropriately spooky book for Halloween time. Come in costume if you like. No tricks, just treats.

Library notes

Library hours

Story time will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday mornings. Everyone is welcome for songs and stories with Elaine. Friday, Oct. 22, 11 a.m., we will be having a special program funded by the Otto Bre-

E-edition

Every page in color.

Go to www.theleader.net

mer Foundation Grant featuring Caravan, Middle Eastern dances performed by the Jawaahir Dance Company. Everyone is welcome to attend. Friends of the Library will be having a Saturday book sale on Nov. 6, in the library lower level between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. They are starting to accept items for the March garage sale – household items small enough to fit in the elevator. Remember that the Amery Area Public Library has some gift items on sale too, from the fundraising committee and the Friends. We have lovely new book bags for $15 sponsored by the Friends. We have Ameryopoly games for $25 and Tshirts for $3 from the fund raising committee. If you need a quick gift keep these items in mind.

Book groups

Monday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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19th year of grooming trails DANBURY – Boy Scout Troop 288 came to Danbury this past week to help members of Wonderland Snowmobile Trails. They were welcomed with reduced-rate night golf along with hot dogs and all the trimmings by Chuck Anderson of Yellow Lake Golf Course. Thirteen Scouts, along with their leaders, helped clear the trails. They were led by Wonderland President Glen Pumper and trail boss Mike Borman. This is the 19th year they have come to Danbury where they camp overnight and then participate in trail work. After a day of work, Anderson treated them to a meal consisting of brats, etc. along with cookies baked by Carol Borman. Also, they were able to play all the free golf they could squeeze in before dark. All in all, a good example of combining work and play. – submitted

Chuck Anderson of Yellow Lake Golf Course and trail boss Mike Borman. – Photos submitted

Boy Scout Troop 288 of St. Paul, Minn.

Local bootleggers uncorked at SCFHS

ST. CROIX FALLS - Bootlegging in the St. Croix Valley will be revealed at the meeting of the St. Croix Falls Historical Society on Thursday, Oct. 28, 7 p.m. at the St. Croix Falls City Hall. Ward Moberg, a native of our valley, has conducted extensive research into this period of history and has written several articles on the subject, according to Durand Blanding, president of the society. “In one of history’ s many quirky twists, the landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth was not so much due to a welcoming environment but allegedly because they ran out of beer,” Durand notes. “ Their strict religious beliefs notwithstanding, the Puritans enjoyed imbibing intoxicants. The harshness of life,

I am so happy to have this opportunity to write to all of you. Some may remember my column and others are probably just reading it for the first time. I like to ramble on about things that are important in my life. This column is not going to change. How I think, feel and approach life is why I write. I love people and all that surrounds me. I hope you will continue to read it and get to know me all over again. Grab a chair, if you’re not already comfy, I will wait. How’s your first sip of your favorite beverage this morning? I like to wake up and have that first sip of hot coffee and say my morning prayer to the Creator. The Creator is my only source of inner strength and peace. Without his blessings I would be lost, alone and confused. Many things have changed since the last issue of this column. Our daughter, Michelle, is now 15 and has grown from a young girl to a 5-foot, 10-inch, beautiful, wonderfully spirited young woman. We still home school her and each year it gets harder for me to keep up with her studies. We are looking at doing online schooling as soon as possible. She does things with intense commitment and I know she will succeed in life. We just have to look to the heavens above and allow the Creator to handle this dilemma. The picture taken for this column has a wonderful little dog in it. His name is Sydney and at the time the picture was taken he was only 9 weeks old. He was 4 months old on Oct. 14. He is a

then as now, was dulled by the intoxicating effects of brewed and distilled spirits. ”Sin entered the picture only when drinking was done to excess. After all, Jesus’ first miracle was to turn water into wine, an act that would have, in 1920 America, landed him in jail.” For more insight of this fascinating era, join the SCFHS members at their next quarterly meeting, Oct. 28, and receive their newsletter and refreshments during the following social hour. Or, stop in at the Baker Building, the headquarters of the SCFHS on Washington Street, also the St. Croix Valley Chamber of Commerce, to pick up a copy of the Antiquarian, and view the collection of historic articles. - submitted

Thoughts of

Joy

Rita Joy Staples very smart little guy, we taught him many tricks and he taught us a few good ones too. It is like raising a baby all over again. The toys that are in his toy box never stay in the box. When he gets up in the wee hours of the morning I take him out for a walk. This happens from 1 to 5 a.m. and finally at 8 a.m. then all the chaos starts for the day. Breakfast, play - walk, play – walk, all day long. When he gets up at 8 a.m., he starts his day with taking all his toys (my shoes included, along with the cat’s tail) and terrorizes this home. Nap time is around noon and I begin to put all his toys away so I can walk on my living room floor. Then he gets up and repeats his little antics. Sydney is a mini Pomeranian who looks just like a tiny fox. Full of energy. We are so proud to own him and love to watch his ever growing energy immersed inside a cuddly fur ball. Well my friends, I need to close this column for now. The night is getting close and I am getting sleepy. I do hope you will pick up the next issue and look for this silly old gal again. Until then, may the Creator shine his light into your home and heart and keep you safe and warm. You can e-mail me at wayfaraway@centurytel.net.

Donations to Webster Schools

On Wednesday, Oct. 6, the Webster School District received a donation of money and school supplies from the Lumberjack Saloon’s Bingo group and Oak Ridge Inn, both located in the town of Webb Lake. Both groups are sponsored by the Webb Lake Community Club. The Webb Lake Community Club donated the money toward the district lunch program to help low-income children who might not be able to afford lunch. “There should never be a child hungry in our school district and hope this helps,” stated the community club. The club also donated school supplies for any student who might be in need of supplies. Shown in photo above (L to R) are Sharon Knowler, member, community club; Jim Erickson, superintendent of Webster School; Tim Widiker, principal Webster Junior/Senior High and Laura Main, member, community club. Shown in photo below are Sharon Knowler, Martha Anderson and Laura Main. - Photos submitted

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Students in the middle school experience advisory groups by Tammi Milberg Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – This is part three in a series of stories in the Leader focusing on the young adolescent as part of National Month of the Young Adolescent throughout October. This year at St. Croix Falls Middle School, a new program has been developed and is being implemented called advisory groups. Middle school Principal Kathy Willow has developed the curriculum for the program and the teachers carry out the curriculum every Wednesday during advisory meetings. The advisory groups are small and intimate, averaging 15 students to one adult. Students sit in a circle during advisory time to include everyone in the activities. For each month there is a theme and for each week there is a theme. The groups begin with reading a minute message about the theme and they discuss it. Groups are mixed ages, helping them to know peers older and younger than they are and making them comfortable in the hallways with friends, not strangers. Fifth and sixth grade mix and seventh and eighth grade mix during advisory times.

Students in Chris Nelson’s middle school advisory group. – Photos by Tammi Milberg

Students in Chris Wondra’s advisory group are having a good time.

Madelyn Stelton and Austin High pose in front of their advisory flag for teacher Kelly Nelson’s group.

October’s theme is Making a Difference. The week’s theme for Oct. 4-8 was kindness: helping others/helping ourselves. The curriculum for advisory is based on the book “Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens. “Students do

have friendly competition with their flags and different groups giving them a sense of ownership and building teamwork. In September, advisory groups held relay races as their monthly reward. Each month students who come to school and do what they are supposed to do without any detentions or work detentions and their grades are passing get to participate. Willow said it is an incentive for the students to do what is right and have fun and be rewarded especially when peer pressure is present in the middle grades. The October reward has not been determined. The students heard the Rachel’s Challenge message on Oct. 8. During the following week’s theme, Oct. 11-15, they discussed ways they could help make a difference and change the attitudes of teens and how they treat each other in their school to take that message further as peers.

Cheryl Olson’s advisory group is the Lavendar Pickles. Pictured holding their flag are Erin Gray and Courtney Zehm.

Nathan Steeber’s advisory group is called Gone Green. Pictured are Bryce Tacheny and Treven Gearhart.

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Polk-Burnett’s OperationRound-Up® awards $12,700

CENTURIA – Polk-Burnett’s Operation Round-Up awarded $12,700 to 20 community organizations at its fall 2010 quarterly meeting. Grant recipients are:

1. Luck Area Historical Society, $750, to create a geological history exhibit of the Luck area. 2. Polk County Library Federation, $750, to purchase audio books for local nursing homes and assisting living facilities. 3. Siren Police Department, $500, to purchase new radios. 5. The Salvation Army, Serenity Home, $250, to continue to meet the needs of homeless people and families in Polk County. 5. The Salvation Army, Faith House, $250, to provide food-filled backpacks for Burnett County students each Friday. 6. Polk County Historical Society, $700, to protect and preserve documents. 7. Osceola PTA, $500, to host events for youth, families and community and provide PTA officer training. 8. Town of Jackson Volunteer Fire Department, $750,

to purchase equipment for lifting and stabilizing vehicles for safe rescues. 9. Clear Lake Area Community Center, $500, to install new doors and handicap access. 10. Interfaith Caregivers of Polk County, $500, to help seniors and adults with disabilities maintain independence. 11. Burnett Community Library, $750, to purchase a laptop for children’s educational use. 12. Burnett County Family Resource Center, $750, to help families stay healthy with good nutrition and exercise programs. 13. Frederic School District music department, $750, to purchase hand bells and storage cases for students in grades 3-12 14. Oakey Park Fund, $750, to purchase new playground equipment. 15. Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity, $750, to establish a ReStore to sell surplus building materials to the public at a low cost. 16. Community Referral Agency, Inc., $750, to purchase a new refrigerator for the shelter in Milltown.

Students visit Lions Club Park

The weather was perfect for spending the day outdoors learning about the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. Thirty students and 10 chaperones traveled to Lions Club Park in St. Croix Falls on Thursday, Sept. 30, to meet with two national park rangers. They were treated to two national park programs; Rivers are Alive, and the wolf program. The students and their chaperones were prepared to go into the water and use dip nets to collect as many creatures as they could net. Ranger Joan helped them identify their finds and place them in magnifying cubes so they could get a closer look. Then they played a game called The Web of Life, where they learned how all critters are connected. Ranger Nancy presented the wolf program. The students had an opportunity to make a plaster cast of a wolf track, hold an actual wolf pelt and play a predator-prey game. They also learned how to tell the difference between wolves, coyotes and foxes. The whole group then traveled to the visitor center to meet with Ranger Carolyn and view the award-winning film about the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. The entire third-grade class received Junior Ranger certificates, badges and patches for their work in the Junior Ranger booklets and program. Then they went on a scavenger hunt through the exhibits in the center. Photos submitted

17. Polk County Family Preservation and Support, school-home liaison program, $750, to help families with children at risk of being removed from their homes. 18. Unity FFA, $750, to hold a career fair Nov. 11 for the 350 students at Unity High School. 19. Polk County Fair Society, $750, to install concrete walkways in the livestock barns. 20. Wild River Fitness (Osceola Medical Center), $500, to purchase fitness equipment for Wild Kids children’s program. Funding for Operation Round-Up is donated by members of Polk-Burnett who volunteer to round their monthly electric bill up to the next even dollar amount. The monies are combined and grants are awarded quarterly to organizations that improve our local quality of life. The next application deadline is Dec. 1. Nonprofit organizations interested in applying for a grant or co-op members who’d like to round their bill up in support of Operation Round-Up may call 800-421-0283 or visit www.PolkBurnett.com. – from Polk-Burnett

History of West Denmark topic at October historical society meeting LUCK — Almost everyone knows that many of the early settlers of the Luck area were Danes. At the Luck Historical Society October meeting, guest speaker Pastor Mike Rozumalski of the West Denmark Lutheran Church will talk about the first settlers in the West Denmark community who brought their farming skills, culture, values and cooperative spirit to northwestern Wisconsin. Harry Johansen will add musical history to the presentation. The meeting will be at the West Denmark Lutheran Church Parish Hall instead of their usual location at the Luck Museum. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 28. Snacks and beverage will be provided. Call Dan Beal at 715-472-8809 if you have questions. — submitted

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Easier than apple pie NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN – Giant pumpkins and others just right for jack-o’-lanterns, pies and soup are ready for you at the Burnett County and Frederic farmers markets. Decorate your entryway and house with colorful gourds and Indian corn. Winter squash, including butternut, buttercup,Hubbard, spaghetti and banana are in good supply. These squash can be stored for months in a cool, dry space in your house so buy now and eat later. Many growers are done for the season but a few vendors have great late fall produce. Have you tried homegrown brussels sprouts? They are so much better than you may expect – dark green and crispy – don’t overcook them. Onions, beets, carrots, honey and apples are also plentiful. It is time to take advantage of all those amazing apples which are in season now. Pick up a peck or two of apples at your local farmers market or orchard. Many are looking for Honeycrisp, a sweet and

Farmers market update

snappy apple that is great for eating out of hand but will star in any apple recipe. Our cold spring frosted about 50 percent of blossoms so you may find the Honeycrisp supply is limited; but local growers and orchards also have many other favorite varieties including Fireside, Cortland, Regent and Connell Red for your cooking, baking and eating needs. It is time to prepare a crisp, crumble, sauce, butter or pie. Easy as apple pie? Well, maybe whipping out a tasty apple pie is easy for some. But if rolling out the perfect piecrust is a challenge for you look no further for a delicious “easier than apple pie” recipe, Apple Pie in a Goblet. This yummy treat looks as good as it tastes.

Apple Pie in a Goblet Ingredients: 3 large apples, peeled and chopped 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup water 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Bill Didlo, of Apple Hill Farm, shares that he prefers making and eating “honey crisp” over apple pie any day, with Honeycrisp apples from his orchard. Pick up a sack or two of your favorite apples at your local farmers market or orchard. What a splendid October to savor the fall harvest. – Photos submitted

12 shortbread cookies, crushed 2 cups vanilla ice cream Whipped cream Directions: In a large saucepan, combine the apples, sugar, water, cinnamon and nutmeg. Cook for 20 minutes over medium heat until the apples are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated. Stir often. Remove from heat and allow the apples to cool a bit. To assemble, find your fanciest goblet, parfait glass or glass drinking cup. Layer 1 tablespoon of cookie crumbs, one-half

cup ice cream, and a fourth of the apple mixture. Top with a sprinkling of cookie crumbs and a dollop of whipped cream. Serve immediately. Yield: 4 servings. Local farmers market days and hours. Alpha: Thursdays, 3-6 p.m. in the Burnett Dairy parking lot. Falun: Fridays, 3-6 p.m. near Johnson Lumber. Frederic: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon in the Inter-County Leader parking lot. Grantsburg: Mondays, noon-3 p.m. in the library parking lot. Siren: Saturdays, 1-3 p.m. in the senior citizens center parking lot. - submitted

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Siren homecoming

2010

The competition to choose Mr. Siren during the Siren Senior High School Homecoming Week activities took place in the school auditorium during first and second hours Friday, Oct. 15. Contestants, two representing each of the senior high classes, were (L to R): Freshmen Aaron Johnson and Lucas Stiemann, sophomores Matt Larson and Josh Lemieux, juniors Adam Neurer and Alan Strabel and seniors Terrell Murphy and Jordan Buffalo. The banana on the right is Siren teacher Wayne Koball. – Photos by Nancy Jappe unless otherwise noted

The newly crowned Mr. Siren, Siren High School junior Alan Strabel, is shown sitting onstage following competition and victory at the school during homecoming Friday, Oct. 15.

Jordan Buffalo (L) and Terrell Murphy, seniors at Siren High School, are shown in dance competition onstage in the Siren School auditorium Friday, Oct. 15.

Siren High School math teacher Wayne Koball delighted the audience by appearing onstage as Mr. Banana. “I am truly Mr. Siren,” Koball said. “I’ve given (this school) my all for 21 years. I’ve had some of your parents in class.” Mr. Banana also said that he would like to be the Cookie Monster and that he lived in great fear of monkeys.

The trouble with the homecoming pie-eating competition was that the home team didn’t plan to eat the pies - their goal was to come over and smear pie all over the faces and hair of the students who were representing their opponents, the Raiders. Siren football coach Bill Hoefler rode at the end of the Siren homecoming parade, on a bicycle built for two.

The Siren homecoming court, led by King Dana Hubbell and Queen Ashley Guevara, rode on a Siren fire engine at the start of the homecoming parade through town Friday afternoon, Oct. 15.

Floats prepared by the Siren High School classes rode in the homecoming parade this past Friday. On this float, students were ready to roast their game opponents, the Raiders.

Siren third-grader Rylee O’Brien, 8, dressed as a Dragon Friday for homecoming, although she insisted she was, “Going to be a vampire for Halloween!” – Photo by Greg Marsten

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Corn Cob Fest 2010

Grantsburg Fitness Center Second Anniversary Open House

Dr. Steven Bont, owner of the Grantsburg Fitness Center, presented a $1,000 check to Grantsburg Dollars for Scholars representatives Cris Peterson, Becky Wedin, Russ Erickson and Faith McNally at the first-annual Corn Cob Fest in Grantsburg on Oct. 16. The Corn Cob Fest, a celebration of the Fitness Center’s second anniversary, featured a 5K run, kids 1K race, a pig and corn roast, kids obstacle course and a concert by Boss Grant’s Johnny Cash Revue.

Natalie Doornink, Grantsburg Fitness Center trainer, congratulated her son Chase after the 6-year-old just finished his first 5K race.

Jan Pederson and Kelli Eklof raised their arms in victory as the two friends reached the finish line of the Corn Cob Fest 5K held at the Grantsburg Fitness Center last Saturday morning.

Photos by Priscilla Bauer

Matthew Lamirade of St. Croix Falls was all smiles after coming in first in the Corn Cob Fest Kids 1K race held at the Grantsburg Fitness Center Oct. 16.

Eight-year-old Jordon Braund proudly showed off her Corn Cob Fest Family Fun Run T-shirt. The Fun Run, held at the Grantsburg Fitness Center, had over 100 participants.

Tammi Braund of Cushing was first to the finish line at the Grantsburg Fitness Center’s Corn Cob Fest 5K last Saturday.

Over 100 participants got ready to hit the course for the first-annual Corn Cob Fest Family Fun Run last Saturday morning at the Grantsburg Fitness Center. The run was part of a number of family activities held to celebrate the center’s second anniversary. LEFT: Steve McNally gave Herbie, his springer spaniel, a welcome drink after the two completed the Corn Cob Fest 5K run at the Grantsburg Fitness Center last Saturday.

LEFT: Boss Grant of the Boss Grant Johnny Cash Revue performed at the Corn Cob Fest Oct. 16 as part of the Grantsburg Fitness Center’s second anniversary celebration. RIGHT: Members of the Army National Guard greeted kids as they waited to hit the obstacle course set up during the Corn Cob Fest at the Grantsburg Fitness Center last Saturday.

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Marissa Nelson competes for Miss Wisconsin Teen USA

by Brenda Martin Leader staff writer FOND DU LAC – Marissa Nelson, Frederic 2010 graduate and 2009 Miss Frederic, competed for the title of Miss Wisconsin Teen USA in Fond du Lac during the weekend of Sept. 18 and 19. Nelson, daughter of Jessica Olby and Rich Nelson, took fourth during the pageant. “I honestly had never wanted anything as much as I wanted this (to become Miss Wisconsin Teen) in my life,” Nelson said. “I spent hours at school in the gym trying to be toned for swimsuit. My boyfriend would ask me 70 mock interview questions every night and we would go with my heels and swimsuit to the aerobics room in the recreational center and practice walking in front of the mirrors.” “I devoted a lot of my time to doing it,” Nelson added. “I really wanted it, but at the same time, I knew that if it was meant to happen it was going to happen. I just felt that God knew what was right for me, so maybe this wasn’t my time for it to happen, it being my first year in college and I’m taking on a big major.” Nelson is currently attending UW-La Crosse, double majoring in psychology and prelaw. She strives to become a lawyer by attending law school at a West Coast school eventually. Taking fourth in Miss Wisconsin Teen USA was an improvement from the 2010 pageant where Nelson took sixth place. “I’ve been in pageants since fourth grade,” Nelson said. “It was kind of hard last year, obviously it was my biggest pageant, but it was the worst I’ve ever done.” Nelson’s first pageant was the Miss American Coed Pageants of Wisconsin, where she took third. After taking a few years off, Nelson competed in the Miss Frederic and the Miss Wisconsin Teen USA pageants during 2009. The Frederic High School guidance counselor Ms. Cara

Lisa Hobbie (left) and Jessie Petrangelo helped Marissa Nelson get ready Saturday and Sunday. Hobbie did her makeup and Petrangelo her hair for the competition. Hobbie is the owner of Rumors Restaurant and Petrangelo works at Nouveau Salon & Day Spa in Siren, both top-10 sponsors of Nelson’s trip. Casey, during Nelson’s junior year of high school, received information on the Miss Wisconsin Teen USA pageant and nominated Nelson out of all the Frederic high school students for the pageant. “Then I had to have a phone interview and send in tons of written stuff,” Nelson explained. “They chose me to be in it.” The written information was mostly about Nelson’s extracurricular activities, of which she said her favorite was working with first-grade students in summer school.

Miss Wisconsin USA and Miss Wisconsin Teen USA receive a sash and crown, but also win scholarships to certain colleges and many other prizes.

During the pageant in 2009, Nelson was roomed with Kirsten Norderhaug, who was later crowned 2010 Miss Wisconsin Teen USA in the competition. “She was the girl that became my best friend,” Nelson commented. In this year’s pageant, Nelson knew two of her competitors, Victoria Johnston, who was crowned 2011 Miss Wisconsin Teen USA and Morgan Miller, who didn’t make the top 15. All of the other 26 contestants were new to the pageant. “This year, the girl that won, it was her fifth year doing it,” Nelson said. “She competed every possible year she could from age 14 to 19. So she kind of deserved to win.” Nelson and her boyfriend arrived in Fond du Lac Friday, Sept. 17, for early registration where they met up with Lisa Hobbie and Jessie Petrangelo. Hobbie is the owner of Rumors restaurant in Siren and Petrangelo works for Nouveau Salon & Day Spa in Siren. Both businesses were top-10 sponsors for Nelson’s competition. Hobbie did Nelson’s makeup and helped her with interview questions while Petrangelo did her hair all weekend. Saturday, the contestants practiced where they needed to be and did their interviews with the judges and competed in the preliminary pageant for the public at 8 p.m. The judging scores were based on onethird interviews, one-third swimsuit and one-third evening gown. The interviews lasted three minutes with two different sets of judge panels. This year’s questions, according to Nelson, were pretty typical, including: tell us a little about your best friend and what does it take to be in a pageant. During Saturday’s competition, every

Marissa Nelson stands with her best friend from the 2010 competition, Miss Wisconsin Teen USA 2010 Kirsten Norderhaug. Norderhaug passed her crown on during this year’s pageant.

Marissa Nelson wore one of her prom gowns during the evening gown competition at the Miss Wisconsin Teen USA pageant, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 18 and 19. – Photos submitted contestant competes, while Sunday, the contestants are taught completely different staging, having people pulled off stage. Each of the contestants goes on stage and introduces herself in her introduction outfit and then the top 15 are pulled out, while the other teens leave the stage and are done in the competition. The top 15 then have their swimsuit and evening gown scores wiped clean and they compete against each other. Then the top five are chosen and they do an onstage question. Nelson’s question was, “Do you think the world is better now or when you were younger?” “I think I answered it too in depth for an onstage question,” Nelson commented. “I answered when I was younger and I pertained it to how kids are in general. I didn’t want to bring world issues into it because that can be very opinionated. I think it’s really sad that they (kids now) are in such a hurry to grow up. Even my sister, who’s five years younger than me, the things she talks about at her age, it would have never crossed my mind.” Nelson finished as fourth runner-up in the Miss Wisconsin Teen USA pageant; it was the last year she could compete in the teen competition. She plans to compete in Miss Wisconsin USA but feels she is not at that level quite yet. “I was really proud of what I did do because if I go back in time and think about it, there is nothing I could have done differently, in my eyes,” Nelson said. “I think I did everything the best that I could have.”

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Devils Tower a great experience for local rock climber by Regan Kohler Washburn County Register reporter SHELL LAKE – Roger Sweeney overcame what he thought to be a fear of heights when he climbed the 867 feet of Devils Tower in August. Sweeney, Shell Lake, was biking in southern Illinois in 2009, and the camp he was staying in had a climbing wall. Sweeney said he’d had a fear of heights, but a young counselor at the camp suggested he try the wall. “I didn’t trust any of the ropes,” Sweeney said. The counselor managed to convince Sweeney to give it a try, and the “next thing I knew, I was on the top of this climbing tower,” he said. “That was quite an experience.” Coming down was difficult, he said, as he had to turn around and climb backward off the wall. But he realized he wanted to do more, and by December, he and his wife, Marie, were traveling to Duluth, Minn., to climb the wall at Vertical Endeavors, an indoor rock climbing facility. He said she was skeptical at first, as she had never been rock climbing either, but both found it to be a wonderful workout. After a couple of visits, Sweeney said Vertical Endeavors’ manager told him that if he could climb this wall, he should give Devils Tower a shot. “That set the seed,” he said. Devils Tower, located near Sundance in Wyoming, is the United States’ first national monument, established in 1906 by President Theodore Roosevelt, and is part of the National Park Service. Sweeney said Devils Tower was formed 50 million years ago as a volcanic intrusion made out of volcanic rock. Some people think Devils Tower was the core of a volcano, Sweeney said, but no lava ever reached the surface. It rises 5,112 feet above sea level, Sweeney said, and is 867 feet from the base to the summit. The top is 1.5 acres, and a trail around the base is 1.3 miles. It is said to be one of 50 classic climbs in the United States. Sweeney found that about 5,000 people attempt to climb it each year, but only one-third of them make it to the top. This did not daunt him, however, as he began looking into it. Every summer, Sweeney said, he works at a youth camp in the

Devils Tower, located in Wyoming, rises over 5,000 feet above sea level and is the first national monument in the United States.

Roger Sweeney, Shell Lake, climbed Devils Tower in a little over four hours on Aug. 19. – Photos by Andy Petefish Black Hills, S.D., and he discovered it was only about a two-hour drive to Devils Tower from this camp. He committed to the climb for summer 2010. The serious training began, with Sweeney practicing at Vertical Endeavors and then getting the opportunity to do canyoneering at the Zion National Park, Utah. Both Roger and Marie Sweeney did some rappelling and climbing, and Roger said he even tried a zip line, suspended 100 feet above a deep canyon. “That was quite a thrill,” he said. “I’d never climbed on an actual rock until March of this last year.”

Sweeney atop Devils Tower - at the end of his Aug. 10 climb.

Sweeney said he also climbed Ely’s Peak and in the Tettagouche State Park up north. Sweeney found Andy Petefish while searching on the Internet for Devils Tower guides. Petefish is a summer guide at the tower and in the winter months leads ice climbing in Colorado. Petefish had a good record, Sweeney said, having climbed Devils Tower thousands of times. Both Roger and Marie Sweeney went out west for the trip, though Marie opted not to climb the tower. On Aug. 19, Roger Sweeney left shortly before 5 a.m., arriving before the other climbers that

day. As he was climbing, Sweeney came to the realization that hanging by the rope didn’t bother him, but being near an edge or drop-off was what made him uncomfortable. It wasn’t the heights he was afraid of, he said, but the fear of falling, and these are “two entirely different things. “It wasn’t frightening for me at all,” he said of the climb. On the way up, after a couple of hundred feet, Sweeney noticed a cigarette butt on a ledge, and couldn’t imagine how anyone who was a rock climber could do it as a smoker. He said he thought, “I’ve crossed over into the twilight zone!” Though he said the altitude was a little over 5,000 feet, Sweeney didn’t have to worry too much about altitude sickness, though climbers can feel a shortness of breath. The climb took about four hours and 15 minutes, and when Sweeney reached the top, he had it all to himself, as Petefish stayed on a ledge below with their equipment. “So I had the top all to myself, oh, for about 20 minutes,” he said. “Ten o’clock in the morning, I was up there on top. I was king of the mountain.” Sweeney had to sign a log on top of the rock, which shows all the people who have climbed Devils Tower. Coming down was quicker, taking only about 45 minutes. Sweeney said he did lose his footing in a couple of spots, but had a good handhold on the rock. The backpack he carried weighed about 45 pounds, though, which made rappelling harder, as it pulls on the back, and he had to use lots of stomach muscles. “Boy, did that start to hurt before we got to the bottom,” Sweeney said. Back at the base, Sweeney looked back up at the tower as he was walking away and thought, “I know this tower now in a whole new way.” Sweeney said he and his wife plan to continue rock climbing and are set to do more next year, including a visit to the Grand Canyon. Sweeney said he most likely won’t do Devils Tower again, having tried it once and being able to say he did it. They have taken their grandchildren climbing at Vertical Endeavors, and he said his 15-year-old granddaughter has really gotten into rock climbing, and wants the gear for Christmas. Sweeney said if anyone is interested in rock climbing, they can call him at 715468-2582.

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Webster Community Education Digital Cameras and Scanners. Class No. 64898, Cat. 42-103-460, Fee: $25.20/$4 seniors. Webster High School, four Thursdays, Oct. 28 – Nov. 18, 6-8 p.m. Class limited to 10. Instructor: Philip Ruffolo. Mosaic Glass Mirror. Class No. 65115, Cat. 60815-615, Fee: $34/$19 seniors. Webster High School, two Thursdays, Oct. 28 – Nov. 4, 6-9 p.m. The materials fee for this project is $18. Class limited to 10. Instructor: Peggy Ingles.

Household Budgeting. No fee. Webster High School, Monday, Nov. 1, 6-8 p.m. Class limited to 10. Instructor: Connie Bump. Call Community Ed at 715-349-7070 to register. Qi Gong Intro. Class No. 65170, Cat. 60-807635, Fee: $19/$11.50 seniors. Siren Elementary School, four Mondays, Nov. 1 – Nov. 22, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Optional self-study materials: $40. Class limited to 10. Insturctor: Janice Metelak Tai Chi and Qi Gong Intermediate. Class No.

65147, Cat. 60-807-640, Fee: $49/$26.50 seniors. Webster Elementary School, eight Mondays, Nov. 1 – Dec. 20, 6:30-8 p.m. Class limited to 10. Instructor: Janice Metelak. For Kids: Baby-sitter Training. Fee: $12.50 (+ $2.50 materials fee extra). Webster High School, Thursday, Nov. 4, 3:45-8:15 p.m. Instructor: Wendy Larsen. Call Community Ed to register. Knitting and Crocheting. Cat. 60-306-612, Fee: $49/$26.50 seniors. Siren High School, Tues-

days, Nov. 16 – Dec. 21, 6-8 p.m. Class limited to 10. Instructor: Sheila Dahlberg. Yoga. Class No. 65158, Cat. 60-807-628, Fee: $34/$19 seniors. Webster High School, eight Tuesdays, Nov. 30 – Jan. 18, 2011, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Class limited to 10. Instructor: Kim Campion. Preregistration is required on all classes listed. Call WITC 800-243-9482 ext. 4221 or Webster/Siren Community Ed at 715-349-7070, unless otherwise noted, to register.

Frederic Community Education Call Ann Fawver at 715-327-4868 or e-mail fawvera@frederic.k12.wi.us to enroll. Weekend delights – quick and easy. Soufflé with creamy meat sauce and Chanhassen chicken with Hollandaise sauce. WITC 65124, class 60308-601. Monday, Oct. 25, 6 – 8 p.m. at the Frederic High School. Fee: $11.50/age 62-plus $7.75. Instructor: Marlene Denissen. Fall foods. Root crops appetizer, a salad, a main dish and finish with dessert. Tuesday, Oct. 26, 6 – 8 p.m. at the Frederic High School. Fee: $11.50/age 62-plus $7.75. Instructor: Barb Kass. Easy-does-it Yoga, intro into yoga. Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., at the Frederic High School. Instructor: Sandy King. Fee: $26.50/age 62-plus, $15.25. Family-friendly meals. Caribbean pork, roasted red skins and green beans with bacon and balsamic sauce. WITC 65126, class 60-308-601. Monday, Nov. 8, 6 – 8 p.m. at the Frederic High School. Fee: $11.50/age 62-plus $7.75. Instructor: Marlene Denissen. Zipper Art for Christmas. Mondays, Nov. 1, 8 and 15, 6 – 8 p.m. Instructor: Mary Schommer. Fee: Instruction is free - $10 to cover materials. Window quilts can significantly help keep heat. Mondays, Nov. 8 and 15, 5 – 7 p.m. Instructor: Barb Kass. Fee: $19.00/age 62-plus $11.50. Knitting Wee Caps. Thursdays, Nov. 11 and 18,

5 – 8 p.m. Instructor: Barb Kass. Fee: $26.50/age 62-plus $15.25. Great stir-fries and skillets. Meat and potato skillet and an Asian stir-fry with recipes for variations. Tuesday, Nov. 16, 6 – 8 p.m. at the Frederic High School. Fee: $11.50/age 62-plus $7.75. Instructor: Barb Kass. Homemade rolls and no-fail crust. Yeast rolls and piecrusts. Pecan-pumpkin pie. WITC 65127, class 60-308-601. Monday, Nov. 22, 6 – 8 p.m. at the Frederic High School. Fee: $11.50/age 62-plus $7.75. Instructor: Marlene Denissen. Hosting a tea. Salad and moist scones with Devonshire cream, in addition to table etiquette and serving. WITC 65128, class 60-308-601. Monday, Dec. 6, 6 – 8 p.m. at the Frederic High School. Fee: $11.50/age 62-plus $7.75. T-shirt necklaces. Monday, Dec. 6, 5-7p.m. Instructor: Barb Kass. Fee: $11.50/age 62-plus $7.75. Awesome appetizers. Bacon-wrapped chicken with honey-mustard sauce, beef roulade with dipping sauce and panini sandwiches. WITC 65130, class 60-308-601. Monday, Jan. 10, 2011, 6 – 8 p.m. at the Frederic High School. Fee: $11.50/age 62-plus $7.75. Instructor: Marlene Denissen. Swedish meatballs and Barefoot Contessa potatoes. Make a roux, which is the basis for gravy, cream sauces and soups. WITC 65131, class 60-308-601. Monday, Jan. 24, 6 – 8 p.m. at

Luck Community Education Luck Community Education classes offer variety and value. Check out the school Web site for a complete listing at wwwlucksd.k12.wi.us. Preregistration is required for the classes listed below. There’s a minimum number of participants needed to run each class and also a maximum number allowed. Don’t delay to put your name on the roster; call Amy Aquado at 715-472-2152, Ext. 103, to register. Parenting – It Doesn’t Have to be so Hard. Thursday, Oct. 21, 6-8 p.m., course fee: $15. Medicinal Herb Series: Lyme Disease. !Tuesday, Oct. 26, 6-8 p.m., course fee: $12.! Adult Strength Training. Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 1 – Dec. 13, 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. Course fee: $49, $26.50 ages 62-plus.

Water Aerobics. Mondays and Wednesdays, Nov. 1 – Dec. 13, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. or 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Course Fee: $49/$26.50 ages 62-plus. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Nov. 2 – Dec. 14, 9 – 10 a.m. or 10 – 11 a.m. Course fee: $49/$26.50 ages 62plus. Great Stir Fry and Skillets. Monday, Nov. 1, 68 p.m., course fee: $11.50/$7.75 ages 62-plus. Gentle Yoga. Tuesdays, Nov. 9 – Dec. 14, 5:15 – 6:30 p.m. Course fee: $68. Dynamic Yoga. Tuesdays, Nov. 9 – Dec. 14, 6:45 – 8 p.m. Course fee: $68. Enough is Enough – How to find your own silver lining in life and in the midst of the holiday season. Tuesday, Nov. 9, 6-8 p.m., course fee: $15.

the Frederic High School. Fee: $11.50/age 62-plus $7.75. Instructor: Marlene Denissen. Tap, jazz and ballet class. Weekly classes held Mondays at the elementary school. 3:30 p.m., Kfirst grade; 4:15 p.m. – 3- & 4-year-olds; 5 p.m. – second and third grades; 6 p.m. - fourth through

sixth grades; 7 p.m. – 3- & 4-year-olds, late registrants; 8 p.m. – seventh through 12th grades; $20 per month. Contact Andrea (instructor) at 715-3278650 or Ann (Community Education) at 715-3274868 to sign up.

Two outstanding singers to perform in Madison ST. CROIX FALLS – Ahna Hoefler is a junior and the daughter of Bill and Meriette Hoefler. She was chosen over 3,000 applicants and will represent St. Croix Falls Middle School in the Wisconsin School Music Association mixed choir under the direction of a well-renowned conductor. The concert will take place in the Overture Center in Madison on Thursday, Oct. 28. Alex Jorgenson is a freshman and the son of Steven and Barb Jorgensen. He was also chosen over many applicants and will represent St. Croix Falls Middle School in the WSMA Middle Level Choir. The concert will take place in Middleton at the Marriott Hotel on Saturday, Oct. 30. This opportunity is the highest honor a high school musician can receive in the state of Wisconsin, and St. Croix Falls Schools is proud to say we have two representatives this year. Other past honors choir members from St. Croix Falls include Mary Ryan, treble choir 2007; Dylan Lynch, middle level choir 2009; Matt Gjovig, middle level choir 2009; Alicha Greenlee, treble choir 2009. Brian Kray, director of the high school band, and Shawn Gudmunsen, director of choirs, have been chosen by

Ahna Hoefler and Alex Jorgenson will perform in Madison. – Photo submitted the WSMA to present an interest session at the State Music Convention held in Madison on Wednesday, Oct. 27 – 30. They were chosen through an application process and will present their topic: “21st Century Music Classroom: Utilizing New Presentation Devices in the Music Classroom.” Their session will take place on Thursday, Oct. 28, at the Menona Terrace in Madison. The session will focus on the 21st century creative and critical thinking music classroom centered around new technology to help foster the 21st century learner. - submitted

WHAT’S FOR LUNCH???

Menu LOCATION

OCTOBER 25 - OCTOBER 29

MONDAY

TUESDAY

BREAKFAST

FREDERIC

LUNCH California burger, fries OR beef taco salad.

BREAKFAST Pancake on a stick. LUNCH BBQ pork riblets, corn on the cob, cheesy rice OR turkey salad.

GRANTSBURG

LUNCH Cheeseburger, french fries, garden peas, pudding, apples, oranges, bread basket.

Combo bar.

WEDNESDAY Donut.

BREAKFAST

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

BREAKFAST

BREAKFAST Omelet and sausage. LUNCH Ham stacker with cheese, winter mix, Halloween treat OR chicken-strip salad.

Hot pocket.

LUNCH Chili, bread stick, raw veggies, dip OR Oriental salad.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, tritaters OR ham salad.

LUNCH Chili, crackers, bread stick, corn, mandarin oranges, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Pizza dippers, marinara sauce, baked rice, green beans, pineapple tidbits, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Tater tot hotdish, lettuce salad, steamed broccoli, fresh pears, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Mummy in a coffin covered with guts, spider legs, yellow teeth, eyeball dessert.

LUCK

BREAKFAST Cereal/French toast. LUNCH Mozzarella pizza dippers, dipping sauce, peas & carrots, fruit sauce. Alt.: Hot dog, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/egg muffin. LUNCH Barbecues, french fries, green beans, fruit sauce. Alt.: Chicken patty, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/long john. LUNCH Build your own sub, chips, corn, fresh fruit. Alt.: Chicken nuggets, 712.

BREAKFAST Cereal/pancakes. LUNCH Taco salad, tortilla chips, peas, fruit sauce. Alt.: Sub sandwich, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/cinnamon roll. LUNCH Spaghetti hotdish, hot buns, winter mix, fresh fruit. Alt.: Hot dog, 7-12.

SIREN

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk. LUNCH Hamburger rice hotdish, garlic bread, salad, peas, mixed fruit. Alt.: Cook’s choice.

BREAKFAST Pancakes, juice and milk. LUNCH Pizza, veggies, fruit. Alt.: Cook’s choice.

NO SCHOOL

ST. CROIX FALLS

BREAKFAST Strawberry/cinnamon bakes. LUNCH Brat on a bun, french fries, baked beans, pineapple. Alt.: Beef stroganoff.

Each building will have their own breakfast menu.

NO SCHOOL

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCE 8 A.M. - NOON

TEACHER CONVENTION

BREAKFAST Cheese omelet, potatoes, toast. LUNCH Hot ham & cheese, macaroni salad, green beans, strawberries. Alt.: Gyros.

BREAKFAST Pancakes and sausage. LUNCH Lasagna, lettuce salad, garlic toast, carrots, pears. Alt.: Sub sandwich.

BREAKFAST Blueberry muffin, yogurt cup. LUNCH Chicken nuggets, tater tots, peas, spicy apple slices. Alt.: Hot dog.

UNITY

BREAKFAST Ham and egg combo. LUNCH Barbecues and hash browns.

BREAKFAST Bagel w/cream cheese. LUNCH Chicken patty and broccoli/cauliflower/cheese.

BREAKFAST French toast. LUNCH Pizza calzone and corn.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pocket. LUNCH Chili, crackers and grilled cheese.

WEBSTER

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, scalloped potatoes, carrots, fruit cocktail.

LUNCH Polish sausage, bun, sauerkraut, baked beans OR beef stroganoff over noodles, corn, pineapple.

LUNCH Burrito, salad, salsa, Mexican corn OR sloppy joe, tater tots, green beans, applesauce.

LUNCH Chicken gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, cranberries, mandarin oranges.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk. NO SCHOOL LUNCH TEACHER Pizza dippers, CONVENTION rice, corn, carrots, celery, pineapple tidbits, banana. Alt.: Cook’s choice. BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza. LUNCH Grilled cheese, tomato soup, veggies & dip, peaches. Alt.: Burrito.

Pancakes.

BREAKFAST

LUNCH Sub sandwich, chips and cottage cheese. LUNCH Breaded turtle eggs, dragon scales, assorted body parts with dip, frozen blood, tootie fruitie.

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Grantsburg Elementary celebrates Character Week by Priscilla Bauer Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – Grantsburg Elementary School students laughed at the antics of their teachers portraying Wizard of Oz characters during the school’s Character Week kickoff assembly. The humorous skit was presented to teach students to have respect for others and to take responsibility, two of the seven

Grantsburg Elementary School students learned about each of the seven anchors of characte: caring, fairness, respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, patriotism and positive attitude. GES staff Katie Melin, Alycia Dickinsen, Sally Lahners, Annie Roberts, Billie Rengo, Heather Wiesner and Nell Polzine displayed signs with the anchors as reminders for the students. – Photos by Priscilla Bauer

Deanna Helgeson, GES social worker, spoke to students about the seven anchors of character during the Oct. 18 Character Week kickoff assembly.

anchors of good character. Students learned about each of the seven anchors, caring, fairness, respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, patriotism, and positive attitude as teachers displayed signs with the anchors as reminders for the students. At the close of the assembly students were asked to take the kindness pledge, “I pledge to myself, on this day, to try to be kind, in every way. To every person, big and small, I will help them if they fall. When I love myself and others too, that is

GES staff Julie Erickson, Jason Hedrix, John Dickinsen and Mike Moritz portrayed Wizard of Oz characters in a skit during the Character Week kickoff assembly at Grantsburg Elementary School. The humorous skit was presented to teach students to have respect for others and to take responsibility, two of the seven anchors of good character.

During GES Character Week students were reminded of the kindness pledge in their classrooms and recognized other students for good character by completing anchor-shaped slips they then posted on a special “Anchored in Good Character” bulletin board. GES students shown placing anchors are Austin Louis, Benjamin Berglund and Grace Covey. – Photo submitted

Fall choir concert Monday

FREDERIC - The annual all-choir fall concert will be held Monday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m. at the performance center at the Frederic High School. The concert will feature the seventhand eighth-grade choir, the high school

show choir and the high school concert choir, all under the direction of Greg Heine. There is no admission charge. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. - submitted

Local business donates to Siren cheerleaders

The owners of the Siren Dairy Queen, Kara Alden and Kent Boyer, recently donated coupon booklets to the Siren cheerleaders. The Siren cheerleaders will be selling the coupon booklets to raise money for uniforms; they are happy to have a local business support the programs at school. In fact, Boyer and Alden contacted the cheerleaders to make the donation after reading in the newspaper that they would be starting up a program. Shown (L to R) in back row are Alden and Boyer, and cheerleaders Tricia Kopecky and Stephanie Keith. Front row: Caitlin Belisle and Leslie Tang. - Photo submitted

the best that I can do!” During the week students will follow the kindness pledge in their classrooms, recognizing other students for good character by completing anchor-shaped slips, which will be posted on a special “Anchored in Good Character” bulletin board. “I am very excited about Character Week,” said GES Principal Katie Coppenbarger. “There will be ongoing activities throughout the week ending with a Friday assembly where students, dressed in their classroom colors, will show their character pride. The staff will also be performing a fun song and dance routine for students, “The Character Tango.” “We have identified seven “character anchors” that encompass both the core values adopted by the Grantsburg School District and the six pillars of character emphasized by Character Counts,” explained GES social worker, Deanna Helgeson. “These anchors are the values we hope our students will develop, to keep our Pi-

rate community anchored in good character.” Helgeson and Coppenbarger said character education is an integral part of GES students’ school experience, but also recognize the primary source of character development is home. “Character needs to be built in children. It doesn’t just evolve. Encouraging children to think independently and to do the right thing are only the beginning of character education. Teaching, enforcing, advocating for and modeling good character are essential for developing character in young people. The Character Counts campaign calls it the Teach, Enforce, Advocate and Model approach,” said Coppenbarger and Helgeson. Students and their families are invited to celebrate the Character Week at a Family Movie Night featuring the movie “Babe” and of course, popcorn, on Friday evening beginning at 6 p.m.

Local artists featured

The First Presbyterian Church, 719 Nevada St., St. Croix Falls, will be hosting the fourthannual Gallery Showing for Friends and Neighbors on Friday – Sunday, Oct. 22, 23 and 24. The hours are Friday: 4-7 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sunday: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Local artists include: Don Bell, Jerry Bretl, Bruce Brooks, Joanne Frank, Don Hall, Karen Hall, Elaine MacDonald, Nancy Mansergh, Don McCormack, Earl Olson, Sig Rimestad, Kay Thyse and Wayne Vanek. The artists will donate 10 percent of proceeds from sale of their works to charity, and the public is invited to join the church in celebrating their work. Photo submitted

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Siren Lions donate profi fitts from Labor Day garage sale

A check for $500 will be given to Northwest Passage in appreciation for help given to the Siren Lions during the recent garage sale. Shown with the check were (L to R): Lion Lyle Nelson, Lioness members Lori Maurer and Jane Wilcox and Lion Larry Blahauvietz.

A check for $500 was presented Saturday, Oct. 16, to members of the Siren football team, one of the groups that helped move items from the Siren Lions storage building and on the grounds of Crooked Lake Park the days of the big Labor Day garage sale. Shown here (L to R) are: Lori Maurer from the Lioness Club (presenting the check) and Lyle Nelson from the Lions to coach Bill Hoefler. Team member are (L to R) top of triangle: Josh Lemieux, second layer: John D’Jock and Murdock Smith, bottom layer: Asa Hunter, Shay Johnson and Graham Hall. Also shown on the right are Lioness Jane Wilcox and Lion Larry Blahauvietz.

Saturday morning, Oct. 16, members of the Siren Lions Club and Auxiliary were on hand at Crooked Lake Park to present $500 checks to four groups that had helped the clubs during the big Labor Day garage sale. A profit of $23,808 came in as the result of the garage sale, money that the Lions will use to fund community projects. Shown here presenting the check to members of the Siren girls basketball team are (L to R) front: Elle Emery. Second row: Lions Larry Blahauvietz and Lyle Nelson (club president), Mercedes Moody, Zoe Emery, Shyanne Ford, Mackenzie Smith, Amber Moore, Jade Taylor and Lioness members Jane Wilcox and Lori Maurer. Back: Coach/athletic director Ryan Karsten. – Photos by Nancy Jappe

Grantsburg Animal Hospital to hold Cutest Pet Photo Contest

GRANTSBURG — Enter for a chance to win $100! An online Cutest Pet photo contest will be held during the week of Nov. 14-20. Entries can be viewed and voted on at Grantsburg Animal Hospital’s Facebook fan page, www.facebook.com/petvets. If you wish to enter, please submit one photo of your pet via e-mail to pets@grantsburganimalhospital.com with Photo Contest Entry in the subject line. JPEG format is best. You must also include your name, pet’s name, pet’s breed and contact info including e-mail and phone number. All entries must be received by 11:59 p.m., Friday, Nov. 12. You may enter more than one pet, but in separate e-mails. How do you win? Tell your friends and family about the contest by sending them the contest link, www.facebook.com/petvets. If they click the “Like” button at the top of the page (the one with a thumbs up sign) or if they are already a fan, they can vote on your

pet’s photo by clicking on your photo and typing the word VOTE in the comments section. The photo with the most votes at the end of the day on Nov. 20 wins. The winner will receive a $100 gift certificate to Grantsburg Animal Hospital in Grantsburg or Wild River Veterinary Clinic in Pine City, Minn., good toward products or services at their clinics. For more information, contact them by phone at 715-463-2536, by e-mail at pets@grantsburganimalhospital.com or write on their Facebook wall at www.facebook.com/petvets. Grantsburg Animal Hospital, in Grantsburg, and Wild River Veterinary Clinic, in Pine City, treat animals in over 12 counties in East Central Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin. They provide health care to pets, cattle, horses, goats, sheep, exotic pets and birds. They provide emergency care service 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year for both large and companion animals. — from Grantsburg Animal Hospital

Milltown blood drive sees 50 donors MILLTOWN - The Milltown fall Red Cross Blood Drive was held Tuesday, Oct. 12, at the Milltown Lutheran Church. A total of 50 donors made appointments and 53 donors presented. From that amount, 45 pints were collected. There were eight deferrals, mainly because donors had been to other drives that were close to the time of Milltown’s drive. The success of a blood drive is determined by the level of support from the community. Royal Credit Union, VFW

Auxilary, American Legion, the Community Club and the Baptist and Lutheran churches of Milltown were the sponsors. The need for blood is always present and without all of the volunteers the need couldn’t be met. Tuesday, May 24, 2011, is the date of the next drive in Milltown. Please mark your calendars. They hope to see you there. - Submitted by Jo Bille, Milltown, and Sallie Tinkham, Luck, co-coordinators.

A check for $500 was presented to Burnett County Restorative Justice in appreciation for their help during the Labor Day garage sale at Crooked Lake Park, Siren, by members of the Siren Lions Club. Shown making the presentation were (L to R) Lions Larry Blahauvietz and Lyle Nelson; Veronica Kinsel, board member/Restorative Justice facilitator; and Lioness members Lori Maurer and Jane Wilcox.

Pumpkin decorating contest

Stephanie Thayer’s entry was the judges and voters favorite in the Parents of the Elementary Saints pumpkin decorating contest. The title of her entry was Fun In the Sun, which seems rather fitting for all the sun the area’s had this fall. Some of the entries were taken to Good Samaritan in St. Croix Falls for viewing, and a check totaling $40 will be given to the W.I.N.G.S. Foundation from the event. - Photo/info by Melissa Ward

Be prepared … to be scared ST. CROIX FALLS - A Haunted Boy Scout Camp event will take place on Friday, Oct. 29, 6:30-8 p.m. at Deer Lake Gardens in St. Croix Falls. The event, sponsored by Troop 160 of St. Croix Falls, is set at Camp Baden Howlll in 1912 and follows a story line designed and cast with creepy characters made up by the Scouts. “As legend has it, a group of young

Scouts went camping,” says Scoutmaster Rick Gearhart. “All but one survived ... scary, but mostly just fun. We’ve had a blast putting this event together.” Admission is $2 per person and goes to support Troop 160 activities. Deer Lake Gardens is located at 1804 Hwy. 8 in St. Croix Falls. For more information, contact Kevin at 715-483-9542. - submitted

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CHURCH NEWS Baptism at Bone Lake Lutheran

Eternal

Perspectives Sally Bair

Heartbeats

“All deeds are right in the sight of the doer, but the Lord weighs the heart.” (Proverbs 21:2) When I was a kid living on the farm, I watched as a cow gave birth to a calf with an enlarged heart. Its heart beat so hard we could see it pulsate right through the skin. The heart is crucial to life. The brain, however, is usually considered the center and director of human activity. “Use your head,” we’re told when we face a problem. “Don’t bury your head in the sand,” people say when someone tries to avoid a bad situation. “She’s a deadhead,” we hear about a person on drugs. But the heart, not the head, is actually the center of our being. God surely knew his muscles when he made the human heart. Each of ours is unique. Evidence even shows that when some people receive a heart transplant, they take on the donor’s behavior. The Bible says the heart controls every part of a person—intellect, emotions and will. Intellectually, we perceive things in our heart, pray and meditate with our heart, and plant God’s Word in our heart. We devise plans, doubt or believe, and sing from the heart. Emotionally, our heart can be glad, fearful or courageous. It can be repentant, anxious, angry or grieved. We can have a heart that is broken, humbled or burning. There are dozens of Bible references for activities that come from the heart. Willfully, we can harden our heart or yield it to God. Every one of our actions and reactions are accomplished by choice. If we make wrong heart-choices, the end results can be disastrous or deadly. But thank God, he promises to regenerate our heart when we confess our sins, turn away from them, and put our trust in him. When our heart is changed, it becomes soft and pliable toward godly things. He can enlarge it so it will beat with his love and compassion—like the calf’s, hard enough for others to see. “The Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7) Lord, enlarge our heart so its intellect will trust in you, so its emotions will praise you, and its will can obey you. May our heart beat with praise, trust, and obedience to you. May our heart beat hard for the needs of those around us. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Donation to Hunger Task Force

Lucy Basler, treasurer of the Burnett County Hunger Task Force, accepts a donation check of $620 from Kim Flodin, store manager, Wayne’s Foods Plus. Money was raised by the Jeans for a Cause monthly fundraiser for local organizations. - Photo submitted

Liliana Mae Carter was baptized into the Christian faith at Bone Lake Lutheran Church on Sunday, Oct. 3, by Pastor Mary Ann Bowman. Liliana’s parents are Tony and Nikki Carter, and her brothers are Mason and Broc. Her godparents are Mande and Nick Kuechenmeister. - Photo submitted

Chorus invites community to celebrate the holidays STILLWATER, Minn. – The Vallee de Croix Chorus invites women of all ages and vocal range to join them on stage for their annual holiday show, A Christmas Celebration, on Dec. 4. Organizers say women of the community are encouraged “to seize this opportunity to fulfill their desire to sing and perform.” The women’s chorus, in partnership with Stillwater Area Public Schools and South Washington County Schools Community Education, isoffering a six-week program that covers the proper vocal production and showmanship unique to barbershop music. The class culminates in the highly acclaimed Vallee de Croix and Croix Chordsmen holiday show. The ability to read music to participate in the program is not necessary, only the desire to sing and perform. The registration fee of $30 includes everything needed to become an excellent performer — music, learning CDs, instruction on proper vocal production and showmanship. Classes meet Monday, Oct. 25 through Nov. 29, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Stillwater. Registration can be made through either the Stillwater Area Public Schools or South Washington County Schools Community Education programs or through the chorus Web site at valleedecroix.org. For more information on this program, contact Marlys Bronson at 651-7398635. Shown above: Laurie Maher, Stillwater, Minn., Carole Sauers, Somerset, Patty Teorey, White Bear Lake, Minn., and Jeannie Thoemke, Stillwater, Minn., give it their all this summer in St. Croix Falls. - Photo submitted

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CHURCH NEWS Dr. Dan Erickson speaks at Trade Lake Baptist RURAL FREDERIC – Dr. Dan Erickson is the founder and chief servant leader of People Matter Ministries which was founded in 2002 and based in Lee’s Summit, Mo. He is the author of two books. “Finding Your Greater Yes!” and “God Loves Do-Overs.” While many see the glass half empty. Erickson looks at individuals and organizations as deep wells of untapped potential, waiting to be discovered. He believes wholeheartedly that a fulfilling life results from discovering our unique, God-given purpose and focusing our energies on achieving it. He has dedicated his life to helping individuals, churches and organizations discover and deploy their “fingerprint of potential.” The public is invited to attend meetings at Trade Lake Baptist Church located at 20750 CTH Z, seven miles west of Frederic on Hwy. 48. He will be speaking Friday and Saturday, Oct. 29 and 30 at 7 p.m. and Sunday morning, Oct. 31, at 10:15 a.m. You will be enlightened and encouraged by the teaching of Erickson. - submitted

News from the Pews

FREDERIC – Wednesday, Oct. 20, is the next session of LWF3, Learning with food, fun and fellowship. Supper will be served from 5:15 until 6 p.m., and the confirmation class will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Also from 6 to 7 p.m., there will be an adult forum. Bishop Pederson from the Northwest Synod will be there and he will meet with council members to talk about the call process of finding a new pastor for Pilgrim. Pastor Catherine’s last sermon will be Sunday, Oct. 24, as she has accepted a call to St. John’s Lutheran Church in Otwell, Ind., and she will be closer to where her family lives. From 7 to 7:15 p.m., everyone will come together to sing some songs, maybe a skit by the students and end with a closing prayer. The

Rehearsals set for orchestra, singers ST. CROIX FALLS - The St. Croix Valley Orchestra will celebrate the beginning of its 20th season this December with performances of Handel’s “Messiah.” When an orchestra was first brought together to perform “Messiah” in December of 1991, it was in St. Croix Falls with a diverse group of musicians from the surrounding area who were looking for the opportunity to play and sing a great work, both for their own enjoyment and for the benefit of people who live in the area. The experience was so wonderful in many ways that the reception after the event turned into an enthusiastic planning session to form a community orchestra for the area, and that orchestra began rehearsals just a couple of weeks later. Now, hundreds of concerts and many “Messiah” performances later, the orchestra is pleased to invite musicians of the area, both orchestra players and singers, to come and share in this great traditional musical and religious opportunity. They especially need chorus singers at this time. Orchestra rehearsals are on Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the high school in St. Croix Falls. Based on the response of community and church chorus groups and individuals, weekly choral rehearsals will be arranged where needed beginning in October. Performances will be the first weekend in Dec., 3, 4 and 5. If you would like to join in, please contact the director Randolph Elliott through the orchestra Web site, scvorchestra.org or leave a message at 651-257-1854 with a way to contact you in the evening. - submitted

On Sunday, Oct. 10, Caiden Carl Johnson became a member of Pilgrim through the sacrament of holy baptism. Caiden’s parents are Jason Johnson and Megan Grindell and his sponsors were Victoria Britton and Emily Connor. His siblings gathered around the baptismal font to celebrate this special occasion.

On Sunday, Oct. 17, Kody James Menke and his brother, Adam Duane Menke, became members of Pilgrim through the sacrament of holy baptism. Their parents are James and Judith and their sponsors were Bradley and Susan Fougner, James and Julie Connors, Dennis and Laura Formanek and Keith and Susan Raska. As this was the third Sunday of the month, a contemporary worship service was observed. – Photos submitted

first and third Wednesday evenings of the month have been designated as Pilgrim Family Night and all are welcome to join them. Pilgrim invites everyone to join them for Sunday morning worship services that begin at 10 a.m. At 9:15 a.m. is Playtime. Parents and young children from birth to age 4 are invited to participate in this group. Parents are encouraged to join in on the fun as their children learn the basic stories of the Bible. For more information please call the church office at 715-327-8012 or go to their Web site www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org. - submitted

New Hope welcomes China in Grantsburg

GRANTSBURG - New Hope Lutheran Church and the Rev. Dr. Emory Johnson welcomed the Rev. Tim Bauer from China, when he came to speak last Sunday, Oct. 17, of the freedom of Christ being witnessed by hundreds of millions in Communist China. Bauer is part of Youth With A Mission, a nondenominational organization with members in over 150 countries, started 50 years ago. Their stated purpose is to “know God and to make Him known.” Presently there are 120 million Christians in China, according to the World Christian Database. The Chinese government allows registered members and churches to exist. But most Christians, some 70 million, meet underground for fear of the government. These believers commonly meet in a house church, like they did in the New Testament (1 Corinthians 16:19). Christianity is not new in China. The first Western missionaries entered China in the seventh century, during the Tang Dynasty. There was growth in mission work until 1949, when Chairman Mao Zedong (Mao Tse-Tung) and the Communist Party took political control. Missionaries were then expelled or killed. For several decades there was silence in China, and

New Hope Lutheran Church and the Rev. Dr. Emory Johnson (L) welcomed the Rev. Tim Bauer (R) from China, where he came to speak last Sunday, Oct. 17, of the freedom of Christ being witnessed by hundreds of millions in Communist China. - Photo by Wayne Anderson many feared Christianity was exterminated. But the faith secretly flourished underground, despite persecution and imprisonment. Millions and millions chose freedom in Christ in this spiritual revolution. The work of the Holy Spirit continues to grow in China. For more information on this and Youth With A Mission visit, www.ywam.org, www.uofn.edu or call New Hope at 715-463-5700. - Wayne Anderson

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OBITUARIES

Wilmer Herman Pautsch Wilmer Herman Pautsch, Luck, 85, died Oct. 15, 2010.

He was born March 20, 1925, in Frederic, to Martha and Herman Pautsch. Wilmer was the youngest of a large family with 13 children. Wilmer’s mother died when he was a young child and he was raised by his older sister, Evelyn, in Luck. He was baptized at the Lutheran church in Frederic and confirmed at the West Denmark Lutheran Church. Wilmer attended Luck High School and graduated in the spring of 1943. He enlisted in the United States Navy Air Corps directly after high school graduation. He spent a great part of his Naval career in pilot-training schools at various universities around the United States. Wilmer married Doris Christensen from Milltown on May 10, 1947, in St. Paul, Minn. They started their family in St. Paul, Minn., before moving to Centuria and then Luck where they raised their family of four children. In 1970, they built a home on Bone Lake where they spent 30 years. Unfortunately Wilmer’s health problems caused them to move back to Luck where he resided until his passing. After serving in the Naval Air Corps, Wilmer went to work for the St. Paul Cable Car Company. Upon moving to Wisconsin he worked at the Land O’ Lakes plant in Luck while he also independently performed various electrical and plumbing jobs. In 1967, Wilmer went to work for the Wisconsin Gas Company as a service repairman. He retired in 1987 due to health problems. Wilmer remained active in the community after his retirement by serving on the Bone Lake Town Board for 12 years. Wilmer was also a member of the Luck Fire Department, an active member of the Luck Lutheran Church and a member of the Luck American Legion. Wilmer loved life and enjoyed many activities. What he loved most was spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren at their home on Bone Lake. Wilmer enjoyed fishing, hunting, and staying at his log cabin in the woods north of Luck. For a time he raised Siberian huskies and enjoyed dog sledding in the winter months. He loved to fly his ultralight airplane. Wilmer also built and flew remote model airplanes. He enjoyed woodcarving and traveling. Wilmer was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Martin and Loren; his sisters, Verna, Nora, Viona, Esther, Evelyn and Lillian; and four infant siblings. He is survived by his wife, Doris; their four children, Cynthia (Ken) Isaac, Wendy (Doug) Route, Vonnie (Randy) Cudd, and Greg (Kathie) Pautsch; 10 grandchildren, Brenda (Dean) Isaac, Andrea (Jeff) Voelker, Nathan (Jaime) Isaac, Joel (Heidi) Route, Aaron (Tracey) Cudd, Sara (Aaron) Curti, Adam (Mara) Cudd, Adam (Rebecca) Pautsch, Breahan Pautsch and Jamie Pautsch; 10 greatgrandchildren, Isabel, Eliza, and Delilah Isaac, Braden Voelker, Camden and Gage Route, Michael and Marcus Cudd, Annabelle and Austin Curti; Pam VilstrupPautsch; sisters-in-law, Florence (Kenny), Donalda, Manetta and Phyllis. Funeral services were held at the Luck Lutheran Church in Luck on Thursday, Oct. 21, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Norman Belland officiating. Two visitations precede this service – one Wednesday evening from 5-8 p.m. at Rowe Funeral Home in Luck and again prior to the service at the church on Thursday beginning at 10 a.m. Music will be provided by soloist, Kelly Steen and organist, Margie Nelson. With full military graveside honors, Wilmer will be laid to rest at the Luck Village Cemetery. Wilmer’s casket bearers are Aaron Cudd, Joel Route, Adam Cudd, Nathan Isaac, Adam Pautsch, Aaron Curti, Jeff Voelker and Dean Garnas. Honorary casket bearers will be Irv Samuelson, Spike Johanson, Gene Hedegard, Paul Bille, Curtis Bille, Gayland Jensen and Edwin Pedersen. As information is updated it can be found on the Web site www.rowefh.com or call Bruce Rowe at 715-4722444. Rowe Funeral Home of Luck has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Jeff Aune

Donald (Don) Johnson

Jeff Aune, 39, Clear Lake, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010, at his home in rural Clear Lake after a three-year battle with cancer. Jeff Aune was born in La Crosse, on Aug. 2, 1971. He grew up in rural Amery with parents Oliver (OJ) and Jan Aune along with his sister, Jill. He was baptized at Little Falls Lutheran Church on Aug. 29, 1971, and confirmed there on Sept. 21, 1986. Jeff was a lifelong member of the church. He attended Amery High School graduating in 1990. In school he was a member of the FFA, raising hogs and sheep, which he showed at the Polk County Fair. He was also a member of the Amery wrestling team. After graduation, Jeff started working at Advanced Food Products (formerly Land O’Lakes) in Clear Lake where he worked for just short of 20 years. Jeff was an avid sportsman enjoying trapping, hunting and ice fishing. He made many ice-fishing trips to Canada with friends over the years. He also enjoyed gardening, especially raising pumpkins, which he would sell in the fall. On Aug. 12, 2000, he was united in marriage to Michelle Breault in Amery. To this union two children were born, Abigail Colleen in 2002 and Zachary Carl in 2004. They resided in rural Clear Lake with their loving dog, Ricco. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Carl Henrikson, Ole Aune and Bob Stone; and grandmother, Malvina Aune Stone. He is survived by his wife, Michelle; daughter, Abigail; and son, Zachary, all of rural Clear Lake; parents, Oliver and Jan Aune of rural Clear Lake; sister, Jill Berg of Amery; mother and father-in-law, Vicki and Roger Breault of Deer Park; brothers-in-law, Dan (Usha) Breault of North Carolina and Mike Berg of Siren; nieces, Natasha and Kali Berg; and nephews, Derek and Tyler Berg, all of Amery; grandparents, Edna Henrikson and Harold (Bob) and Colleen Pearson all of Amery; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 18, at the Little Falls Lutheran Church with Pastor Jerry Schultz officiating. Organist was Becky Sunde. Casket bearers were Jim Quaderer, Darold Anderson, Brian Helin, Rod Olson, Tom Thorsheim, John Logan, Terry Witthoft and Randy Hansen. Honorary casket bearers were uncles, Paul Aune, Paul Lindholm, Don Henrikson, Paul (Sam) Henrikson, Geoff Timm and Vern Peterson and friends, Jamie Schlosser and Mike Wilson. Interment was at the Little Falls Cemetery. The Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Amery was entrusted with arrangements. For more information or to sign an online guest book, please visit www.williamsonwhite.com.

Donald (Don) Johnson, 71, Centuria, died Oct. 12, 2010, surrounded by family and friends. Don was born Sept. 29, 1939, in Swatara, Minn., to Walter and Margaret Johnson, where he lived until he was 9. His family then moved to Centuria, where he graduated in the Class of 1957. He joined the Army Dec. 11, 1958, and was honorably discharged Dec. 10, 1964. Don worked as a carpenter and retired from Andersen Windows. He married Sharon R. (Belle-Isle) Johnson and to this union five children were born. Don loved the outdoors and doing things with his family, whether it was sledding in the winter, traveling or building things with his children. He was quick with a smile and had the best sense of humor a man could have. Don is survived by his wife of 46-1/2 years, Sharon (Belle-Isle) Johnson; his children, Anita (Eddie Reh) Johnson, Dan (Sheri) Johnson, Andy (Theresa) Johnson, Tim (Wendy Amos) Johnson and Angie (Sean) McIntyre; his sisters, Doris Skoog, Evelyn Maack and Geraldine Kelch; his brother, Gordon (Jean) Johnson; his grandchildren, Frank, Sam, Alecia, Kasey, Heather, Krystal, Dalton, Andrea, Elizabeth, Levi, Abigail and Isabella. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Margaret Johnson; brothers, Norman Johnson, Gerald Johnson and Richard Johnson; his grandson, Mathew; and granddaughter, Baby Girl Johnson. The celebration of life was held Monday, Oct. 18, at North Valley Lutheran Church. Interment was at the Holy Rosary Cemetery in Georgetown Township. The St. Croix Valley Funeral Home and Polk County Cremation Society, St. Croix Falls, was entrusted with arrangements.

Dianne K. Engelhart Dianne K. Engelhart, 68, resident of St. Croix Falls, died peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010. Dianne was born Aug. 28, 1942, to William and Ethel Peterson in Minneapolis at Mounds Park Hospital. At the age of 3 her family moved to Atlas and lived on the family farm. A year and a half later, they moved to Luck. She attended school at Luck where she enjoyed her many close friends and social activities. Dianne graduated from high school in 1960. Also in 1960, she married Ole. They were blessed with two children, Lori in 1961 and Lon in 1962. The family made their residence in Cushing, Atlas, Luck, Trade Lake and Frederic. Dianne’s major role in life was wife and mother. She enjoyed family activities, trips and the day-to-day chores of providing for her family. In 1971, her family moved to St. Croix Falls. She continued to provide for her family as well as working at numerous places such as Red Arrow Sports, Wild Mountain, Taylors Falls Drive Inn, Dairy Queen, Kroy Industries and Ben Franklin. Dianne’s hobbies included preparing the meals, canning pickles and tomatoes, reading, crocheting and knitting, and planning her class reunions. What she enjoyed most in life was spending time with her family, friends and being with her grandchildren. She wouldn’t miss a birthday party or family reunion. She is survived by her husband, Robert (Ole) Engelhart; daughter, Lori (Jeff) Fox; son, Lon Engelhart (Deb Richter); grandchildren, Nick Engelhart, Erin (Mike) Larson, Danielle Fox; step-grandchildren, Melissa Richter, April Morse; great-granddaughter, Lily Martini; brothers, William (Phyllis) Peterson and Donald Peterson; many in-laws, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial services for Dianne were held at the Atlas United Methodist Church in Atlas, on Saturday, Oct. 16, with the Rev. Carolyn Saunders officiating. Music was provided by soloist Elna Doornink and organist Toni Kunz. Online condolences may be left at www.rowefh.com or www.wicremationcenter.com. Please continue to check the Web sites for updated information or call Bruce Rowe at 715-327-4475. Rowe Funeral Home of Frederic, has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Violet (Taylor) Linton Violet (Taylor) Linton, 86, St. Paul, Minn., died Oct. 7, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings; husband, Jonathon; and daughter-in-law, Lori Linton. She is survived by her children, Roxy Croner, Jean Linton, Mark Linton, Patti Linton, all of St. Paul, Minn.; sisters, Margy (Don) Hiller of White Bear Lake, Minn., Catha Foltz of Frederic; brother-in-law, Andrew Saumer of Pine City, Minn.; sisters-in-law, Joanne Taylor of Frederic and Margeret Taylor of Siren; also eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held Saturday, Oct. 16, at St. Anthony United Methodist Church, St. Paul, Minn. Cullen Crea Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

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Sandra Kolve Sandra Kolve, 43, resident of Osceola, died Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minn., with her family at her side. Sandy was born Jan. 10, 1967, in New Berry, Mich., the daughter of Betty (Kalland) and Eugene Kolve Sr. Sandy graduated from high school in Osceola. She married Stan Cherry on Oct. 1, 1988, in Cushing and to this union three children were born, Brian, Steven and Chris, whom they raised together in Polk County. She was employed at Wal-Mart in St. Croix Falls. Sandy enjoyed reading about history and watching crime/investigation shows; doing crafts, such as latchkey rugs and plastic canvases; and especially spending time with her three sons. Sandy is survived by her mother, Betty Kolve (Lowell Paulson) of St. Croix Falls; children, Brian Kolve (Ashley Siegler) of Osceola, Steven Kolve (Brittany Christensen) of Amery and Chris Kolve of Osceola; grandson, Anthony Jaymaz Christensen-Kolve; brothers and sisters, Tilda Kolve (Tim Fell), Judy Kolve (Brett Kilmer), Eugene (Tara) Kolve Jr., Jerry Kolve and Minnie Kolve (Mike Langermann); nieces, Sheila Hunter, Elizabeth Kilmer and Tia Kolve; nephews, Ryan Hunter, Christopher Hunter, Carter Kolve, Kayin Kolve and Donovan Anderson; special friend, Stan Cherry; cousins and other family and friends. Sandy was preceded in death by her father, Eugene Kolve Sr., in 2002. The funeral service for Sandy will be held at Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser on Friday, Oct. 22, 11 a.m. The family will greet visitors at the Kolstad Family Funeral Home in Centuria on Thursday, Oct. 21, from 4 - 8 p.m. and then again at the church on Friday for one hour prior to the funeral service. Pastor Wayne Deloach will officiate. Music will be provided by cousins Anita and Jessica Flom and organist will be Dorothy Lindholm. Casket bearers will be sons, Brian, Steven and Chris Kolve; brothers, Eugene Kolve Jr. and Jerry Kolve and cousin Larry Kolve. For updated information or to express online condolences to the family, please visit www.kolstadfamilyfuneralhome.com. Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with arrangements.

Dorothy Curnow The memorial funeral service for Dorothy Curnow will be held Friday, Nov. 19, at Bethany Lutheran Church, Rice Lake. Visitation will be at 10 a.m., service at 11 a.m. and lunch at noon.

Raymond D. Lehmann Raymond D. Lehmann, 71, Centuria, died Monday, Oct. 11, 2010, in his residence with his family at his side. Raymond was born on Sept. 1, 1939, in Polk County near Bone Lake to Joe and Cora (Olson) Lehmann. He spent his childhood growing up with many siblings on a farm in rural Balsam Lake. When he became an adult he married Mailee Clover and bought the family farm. They were blessed with three children. They not only worked on their farm, but they also had other jobs that were outside of farming. Raymond later married Donna Hoverman on July 21, 1990, in Centuria. He and Donna lived in rural Centuria for many years. He worked until the age of 62 and then retired. After his retirement, he remained living on their property until the time of his passing. He enjoyed animals, logging and hunting. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Raymond leaves to celebrate his memory, wife Donna; children, Travis (Kay Lundin) Lehmann of Centuria, Melissa (John Lieffring) Lehmann of Clear Lake; stepson, Troy (Kim) Hochstettler of Centuria; stepdaughter, Pam (Randy) Stone of St. Croix Falls; grandchildren, Josh Lieffring, Kody, Kyle and Lia Lehmann; stepgrandchildren, Dan and Nichole Hochstettler, Derek Hochstettler, Colin, Justin, Savannah and Hayden Stone; step-greatgrandsons, Elijah and Noah Hochstettler; siblings, Chuck and Donna Lehmann, Donny Lehmann, Dorothy and Pete Flattum, Marvin (Dee) Lehmann, Ervin and Janice Lehmann, Henrietta Swagger, Lenore Belknap, Carol and Russ Swointek and Gladys Robinson; nieces, nephews and other family and friends. A Celebration of Life for Raymond was held Saturday, Oct. 16, at the American Legion Hall in Balsam Lake. For more information or to express online condolences, please visit www.kolstadfamilyfuneralhome.com. The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with arrangements.

OBITUARIES LaVerne L. Lauder

Iona Hilma (Jensen) Van Gundy

LaVerne L. Lauder, 87, a resident of Webster, died Oct. 10, 2010, at Spooner Health System. LaVerne was born March 13, 1923, to Adolph and Veronica Schott in Chicago, Ill. She was a graduate of Oak Pine High School in 1942. LaVerne married Gordon Lauder on Oct. 6, 1947. She worked as a county clerk for the attorney general in Springfield, Ill., for 13 years. After moving to the Webster area, she was the clerk in LaFollette Township for a number of years. LaVerne was a very active member of the Lakeview United Methodist Church in Hertel for 31 years. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Gordon; her children, Sandra (Bill) Evans, Scott (Vera Terec) Lauder, Jacqueline (Tom) Bisaillon, Joyce (Joe) Fischer and Jill Adams; grandchildren, Tracy (John) Schuller, William S. Evans, Christopher (Erine) Evans, Amanda Evans, Jennifer Scott, Sarah (Dave) Tutterow, Samantha (Jeff) Denault, Jamie (Brad) Felty, Alexander Lauder, Stephanie Lauder and Douglas Adams; seven great-grandchildren; along with other relatives and many friends. Memorial services were held Saturday, Oct. 16, at Lakeview United Methodist Church with Pastor Jack Starr officiating. Music was provided by Luann Bergman. Interment was held at the White Pine Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com. The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

Iona Hilma (Jensen) Van Gundy, 85, Luck, died Oct. 13, 2010, at the St. Croix Regional Medical Center in St. Croix Falls. Iona was born on April 1, 1925, in Milltown, daughter of Lewis and Stella Jensen. She was baptized and confirmed at the Milltown Lutheran Church. She attended and graduated from Milltown High School in 1944. On June 7, 1944, Iona married LaVerne Van Gundy. Iona moved to California while Vernie served in World War ll. They then moved back to St. Paul, Minn., where Iona worked at the armory and shortly thereafter they moved to the Iron Range. The couple moved to the Jensen Family farm in 1953 where they farmed for 47 years. During those years Iona worked on the farm and at the Unity School as kitchen staff. Iona learned to dance as a young girl along with her twin sister, Iola, and she continued to enjoy old-time dancing throughout her life. Summer camping and playing cards were some of her favorite pastimes. Iona was an active member of the Milltown Lutheran Church and the ladies auxiliary. She enjoyed annual flower gardening and was a yard-sale enthusiast. Iona was truly dedicated to her family and friends; she cherished visits from her friends and grandchildren. Upon retirement in 1987, she and Vernie enjoyed several winters living in Texas. Iona is survived by her son, Darrel of Seattle, Wash.; daughter, Kimberly Chinander of St. Paul, Minn.; daughters-in-law, Cheri Van Gundy of Luck and Marilyn Gurtner of Balsam Lake; grandchildren, Paula Tonnar (Ronn Voss) of Milltown, Rick Van Gundy (Cara) of Centuria, Jordain Chinander of St. Paul, Minn., Kristopher Chinander of St. Paul, Bree Chinander of St. Paul; great-grandchildren, Harley Thompson (Alexis) of Amery, Tanis Van Gundy of Centuria and Isabelle Van Gundy of Centuria; great-great-grandson, Bryan Thompson of Amery; sisters, Iola Bording of Milltown and Gloria Olson (Dale) of Texas; special friend, Ray Anderson of Luck; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Iona was preceded in death by her husband, LaVerne Van Gundy; parents, Lewis and Stella Jensen; sons, Duane, Richard and Donald; grandson, Donald and sister, Clarine Madsen. Memorial services will be held at Milltown Lutheran Church in Milltown, Friday, Oct. 22, at 11 a.m., preceded by a one-hour visitation prior to the service and visitation on Thursday evening, Oct. 21, from 4-7 p.m. at the Rowe Funeral Home in Luck. Interment at Milltown Cemetery. As information is updated it can be found on the following Web sites: www.rowefh.com and www.wicremationcenter.com or call Bruce Rowe at 715472-2444. Rowe Funeral Home of Luck and the Northwest Wisconsin Cremation Center in Milltown have been entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Raymond Dale Forslund Raymond Dale Forslund, 71, of St. Croix Falls, died at his residence in St. Croix Falls on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010, with his family at his side. Raymond was born in Minneapolis, Minn., on July 5, 1939, the son of Erick G. and Myrtle (Rosvold) Forslund. He lived most of his life in Minnesota and finally made his permanent home just north of St. Croix Falls in 1991. This was where he lived his retirement years and enjoyed his land and the surroundings of nature that came with living in a country setting. Raymond enjoyed working on older and classic automobiles, he loved animals and especially spending time with his family and friends. Raymond leaves to celebrate his memory, daughter, Katherine Forslund of Cambridge, Minn.; son, Shannon Forslund of St. Croix Falls; grandchildren, Kory and Bryan Kunkel; brother, Wesley (Gerri) Forslund; sister, Vivian (Robert) Foy; many nieces and nephews and other family and friends. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Duane and Kenny Forslund; niece, Vicki; and grandson, Alexzandar Paul Forslund. Funeral service was held Tuesday, Oct. 19, at the Kolstad Family Funeral Home in Centuria. To express online condolences, please visit www.kolstadfamily funeralhome.com. Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with arrangements.

Victor Anderson Vic Anderson, 75, Grantsburg, died Oct. 17, 2010. Funeral services Friday, Oct. 22, at 11 a.m. with visitation from 10-11 a.m., at First Baptist Church of Falun. A full obituary will follow at a later date. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com. The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Siren, was entrusted with arrangements.

Ann E. Clark Ann Clark, 82, Frederic, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, at the Burnett Medical Center in Grantsburg. Ann was born on June 11, 1928, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Opal and Leonard Ryan. She married Everette H. Clark on Jan. 24, 1948, in Minneapolis. The couple moved back to Grantsburg in 1951. Ann retired after working many years at the Burnett County Treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office. They wintered several years in Arizona. Ann spent the last few years in Frederic. Ann is survived by sons, Randy (Marilyn) of Eagan, Minn., and James of Denver, Colo.; grandson, Jeff (Miranda) of Minnetrista, Minn.; granddaughter, Megan of Denver, Colo.; great-granddaughter, Eloise of Minnetrista, Minn.; sisters, Betty Mae (Raymond) Hinrichs of Grantsburg, Karen (Jerry) Klinkhammer of Grantsburg, Ethel (Tony) Deiss of Luck, Lenore (Kenneth) Ramsdell of Roseville, Minn.; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everette; infant daughter; mother and father; brothers, Charles and James; and sister, Mary. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, Oct. 12, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Father Patrick Ryan officiating. Interment was at the cemetery in Frederic.

Eriika Jeanne Amis Eriika Jeanne Amis, 36, Clear Lake, formerly of Denver, Colo., died unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010. Eriika was born in St. Louis Park, Minn., on April 18, 1974, the daughter of Everett R. and Julie (Hakari) Amis. While she was growing up, she moved with her family to West Bend, and later to Cedar Falls, Iowa. Eriikaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family then moved again to Lexington, Ky., where she graduated from Dunbar High School in 1992. She then attended the University of Utah where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority, and the University of Arizona before she moved to Denver, Colo. At the age of 22, she developed lupus, a systemic autoimmune disease that affected her health for the rest of her life. While she was in Denver, Eriika worked in human resources and as the communication director for Frank Solutions for over 10 years. She has been a resident of Clear Lake for the past two years. Eriika loved taking pictures, scrapbooking, decorating, shopping and going to garage sales. She also enjoyed music, played violin and piano, dancing, entertaining and socializing with her family and friends. Eriika loved caring for her pets, especially her little Westie dog, Clooney. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Reino and Genevieve Hakari and Everett O. and Jeanne Amis. She is survived by her mother, Julie Amis of Clear Lake; father , Everett R. Amis of Centennial, Colo.; sister, Kaari (Lance) Jacobs of Santa Clara, Calif.; and niece, Blakely Jeanne Jacobs; uncle, Daniel Amis of Santa Monica, Calif.; many aunts, uncles, family and friends, especially including Heidi Paulson of Clear Lake and Lani Walsh of Birchwood. A memorial service was held at the Clear Lake Park in Clear Lake, Friday, Oct. 15. The Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home in Clear Lake was entrusted with arrangements.

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CHURCH NEWS Dating can be damaging to young teens self-esteem

Q: Our 14-year-old daughter is asking us about dating, and my husband and I have told her she’ll have to wait until she’s 16 for maturity reasons. But this doesn’t seem to satisfy her questions. Can you help? We want her to know this is about love, not control, and that we want to help protect her from sexual temptation. Juli: Dating is one of those parenting issues that every family seems to approach differently. First, how do you define dating? Does it mean an exclusive relationship with a boy? Going out for actual dates? There’s a big difference between two kids who have a crush on each other and an exclusive relationship involving emotional and physical intimacy. I’d approach this situation by normalizing your daughter’s desire to date. A lot of her friends are probably dating, and having a boyfriend may be a big aspect of popularity. It’s great to get to know the opposite gender and it’s OK to like someone. However, explain to her that a lot of the things people do in dating relationships are harmful – such as frequent breakups, sexting, or sharing too much emotionally or physically.

Jim Daly

Focus on the Family

Juli Slattery

In addition to putting kids at risk for early sexual activity, dating in the young teen years interferes with the many healthy activities kids this age need to be doing. In fact, many kids start dating young just because they’re bored. Keep your daughter busy discovering activities that match her interests, like sports, volunteering or baby-sitting. Encourage her to develop healthy friendships with many peers – guys and gals – rather than focusing her attention on one individual. Your daughter may still not be satisfied with that approach, and that’s OK. Most 14-year-olds think their parents are out of touch or too strict. We thought that about our parents, too. But in hindsight, she’ll be grateful for your protection during these early teen years. ••• Q: Do you have a list of questions a father should be asking his daughter’s potential boyfriend?

Go Green for God During the month of September, Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser focused on the theme of taking care of God’s creation, culminating on Oct. 3 with a Go Green for God family Sunday school event. As part of the event, members of the congregation brought in their old tennis shoes to be recycled by the Nike Reuse-A-Shoe program or reused by Family Pathways in St. Croix Falls. Peace Lutheran collected over 100 pairs of shoes to be recycled and donated 35 good pairs to Family Pathways. Nike takes the rubber, foam and upper fabric from sneakers and chops it up into a material called Nike Grind. The rubber outer sole is used for baseball and soccer fields, weight room floors and running tracks. The foam midsole is used for synthetic basketball courts, tennis courts and playground surfaces and the upper fabric is used to make padding for under hardwood basketball court floors. From the Nike Web site: “Reuse-A-Shoe is a key component of Nike’s long-term commitment to waste elimination by helping to close the loop on the life cycle of literally millions of pairs of wornout or otherwise unusable athletic shoe material.” - Photo submitted

Jim: I had a friend, retired from the military, who would make sure that his shotgun was prominently displayed nearby whenever a suitor came calling on his daughter. While she was getting ready, he’d sit each guy down on the couch and say something along the lines of, “My daughter is more important to me than anything. I’d go to jail for her. I expect you to treat her with the utmost respect, or you will answer to me.” One guy jumped off the couch and said, “I’m sorry, sir, but I don’t want to run the risk of letting you down!” and headed out the front door. I’m not suggesting you take this approach. But you could use more subtle means to convey the same message: that while your daughter still lives under your roof, she is primarily your responsibility and you expect her to be treated with the utmost care and respect. As for other questions, the tried-andtrue, “What are your intentions with my daughter?” is a good measuring stick. Try to find out what his interests are, how he’s doing in school and what his own family is like. His answers to these questions can reveal much about how he feels about your daughter (and women in general), the degree to which he respects authority and his own value system.

Realistically, a first-time interview is not the most effective means of evaluating a young man’s character. If he continues to pursue your daughter, invite him to spend more time with your family. That will better enable you to evaluate whether or not he’s a worthy suitor. ••• Jim Daly is president of Focus on the Family, host of the Focus on the Family radio program, and a husband and father of two. Dr. Juli Slattery is a licensed psychologist, cohost of Focus on the Family, author of several books, and a wife and mother of three. Submit your questions to: FocusOnTheFamily.com. Copyright 2010 Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, CO 80995. International copyright secured. All rights reserved. Distributed by Universal Uclick, 1130 Walnut St. Kansas City, MO 64106; 816-581-7500. This feature may not by reproduced or distributed electronically, in print or otherwise; without written permission of Focus on the Family.

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Students of the Week GRANTSBURG

FREDERIC

Bradley Nick has been chosen Frederic Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in second grade and the son of Jennifer Nick. Bradley is friendly and works hard to do his personal best. In class he takes his time on his school work. Bradley is helpful in the classroom and works well with his classmates. Bradley’s favorite thing to do is play on the Game Cube. His favorite subject is math. Bradley wants to be a dirt-bike driver when he grows up.

Lenin Guzman has been chosen Frederic Middle School’s student of the week. He is in seventh grade and the son of Maria Sanchez and Lenin Guzman. Lenin is a hard worker, responsible and a good leader. He works well with a group and as an individual. Lenin is involved in football, basketball, soccer, baseball and works at the Knauber Farm. He enjoys fishing, ice fishing, watching TV and visiting friends. Lenin plans to go to college and work on a farm.

Shabana Mishler has been chosen Frederic High School’s student of the week. She is a junior and the daughter of Chris and Shea Wojtowicz. Shabana has a strong academic background, likes to be challenged and is motivated to do well. She is involved in Knowledge Bowl in St. John’s Prep and softball. Shabana enjoys singing and reading. Her future plans are to join the Air Force and to be a counselor.

Amy Harmon has been chosen Grantsburg Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in second grade and the daughter of Mark and Bichngoc Harmon. Amy is very polite, responsible and respectful student. She is a role model for others by always completing work and sharing thoughtful ideas in class. Amy is very nice to others and her classmates look up to her. She always has a smile on her face and is a delight to have in class.

ST. CROIX FALLS

LUCK

Anastasia Adams has been chosen Luck Elementary School’s student of the week. She is the daughter of Sue Ann and Donald Adams. Anastasia enjoys spending time with family and friends. Her favorite foods are pasta and pizza. She likes to sing and is a friendly person. Anastasia is hoping to become a better reader this year. She is a good friend and a responsible person in the classroom.

Hunter Hansen has been chosen Luck Middle School’s student of the week. He is in seventh grade and the son of Shane and Julie Hansen. Hunter is a real likeable student who puts in a good effort all the time. He gets along well with others. Hunter is involved in chess club, football and soccer. He enjoys hunting, playing video games and walking in the woods. The greatest influence in his life is his grandpa.

Maia Lehmann has been chosen Luck High School’s student of the week. She is a junior and the daughter of Diane and John Aldrich and Doug Lehmann. Maia is a nice, friendly student who always has a smile on her face. She works hard, never complains and is always willing to help others. Maia is involved in FCCLA, drama club, Kinship, volleyball, basketball and softball.

Logan Yira has been chosen St. Croix Falls Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in fourth grade and the son of Mike and Cindy Yira. Logan has a dog named Sadie who he loves very much. Hannah is his sister and the entire family likes to go fishing in the St. Croix River. They also love to go to their cabin and fish. In school Logan loves to read the Magic Treehouse series. When he grows up he might like to be a police officer.

Whitney Plaster has been chosen Siren Middle School’s student of the week. She is in eighth grade and the daughter of Todd Plaster. Whitney works very hard to maintain good grades. She is always willing to help and never complains when she is asked to do something. Whitney is kind and a joy to have in class.

Amanda Wittman has been chosen St. Croix Falls Middle School’s student of the week. She is in fifth grade and the daughter of Larry and Peggy Wittman. Sisters are Jessica, Beth and Lindsey. She has a dog named Bandit. Amanda enjoys computer, TV, movies and puzzles. Her favorite subject is math. Mandy is very polite and she loves to learn. She also enjoys being line leader.

Jasmine Hoggatt has been chosen St. Croix Falls High School’s student of the week. She is a junior and the daughter of Roderick and Aimee Hoggatt. Jasmine has a younger brother, Isaiah and an older sister, Kelsey. Jasmine likes spending time with family, long car rides, hanging out with friends and cooking.

WEBSTER

SIREN

Mackenzie Baker has been chosen Siren Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in fourth grade and the daughter of Glen and Angela Baker. Mackenzie is a hard worker and puts forth her best efforts which results in quality work. She makes safe, responsible and respectful choices. She is respected by her peers and teachers for her kind ways and helpful spirit. Mackenzie likes science, social studies and guidance. She likes to play on the computer and help with yard work.

Congratulations to all students

Erin Stavne has been chosen Grantsburg High School’s student of the week. She is a senior and the daughter of Paul and Kris Stavne. Erin is kind to her classmates, reliable and thoughtful. She is involved in youth group, NHS, church, and works at the Espresso Cabin. Erin enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing games, watching movies, fishing and being outdoors. Her future plans include college, but she is undecided on a major.

Makayla Reynolds has been chosen Siren High School’s student of the week. She is a senior who enjoys journalism class and has demonstrated her knack for photography. Several of her pictures have been published in the local paper. In the future Makayla would like to pursue a career in journalism.

Alec King has been chosen Webster Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in third grade and the son of Marvin and Tamara King. Alec is a thoughtful and hardworking student. He is very eager to learn new things and share what he has learned with others. Alec’s favorite subjects are handwriting and reading. When he is not in school he enjoys riding his bike and playing with his dogs.

Victoria Tyndall has been chosen Webster Middle School’s student of the week. She is in sixth grade and the daughter of Lachelle Tyndall and Burt Hess. Victoria is an enjoyable student to have in class. She is very interested in learning and doing her best. Victoria is polite and respectful toward her classmates and is always willing to help others. Victoria is quiet, kind and friendly. She is involved in softball and enjoys reading, drawing and playing volleyball.

Greg McIntyre has been chosen Webster High School’s student of the week. He is a senior and the son of Tim and Shonnah McIntyre. Greg took first place at the Tri-County soil judging contest at the UW-Spooner Agricultural Research Station on Tuesday, Oct. 12. What was most impressive about Greg’s performance is that he didn’t find soil study interesting at all, but with great work ethic and a positive attitude he found a way to make it fun. He is involved in football, basketball and track.

UNITY

Michaela Hol has been chosen Unity Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in fourth grade and the daughter of Jon and Amanda Hol. Michaela has a wonderful attitude and always displays exemplary behavior. She is a hard worker who is always willing to lend a helping hard. Michaela enjoys gymnastics, swimming and playing with her friends.

Laura Munson has been chosen Unity Middle School’s student of the week. She is in fifth grade and the daughter of Janet and John Munson. Laura is a great student and completes all of her works with a high level of quality. She is extremely helpful in the classroom and sets a positive example for her peers. She is enjoyable to have in class and makes her teachers smile.

Lexi vonDoehren has been chosen Unity High School’s student of the week. She is a junior from Milltown, the daughter of Toni and BJ vonDoehren. Lexi enjoys hanging out with her friends and loves to sing. Her favorite class is algebra. Afer high school, she plans to continue her schooling to become a psychologist.

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Happenings in the Upper St. Croix Valley communities

Coming events

Frederic

OCTOBER

• Polk County History Society meeting/dinner at Masonic Hall. Dinner reservation by Fri., Oct. 15. Dinner 6 p.m., meeting 7 p.m., 715-472-2206. • Flu shots at Frederic Senior Center, 9-11 a.m.

THURS.-SUN./21-24 St. Croix Falls

Siren

• “Is He Dead?” at Festival Theatre. Thurs. and Sun. 2 p.m., Thurs.-Sat. 7:30 p.m., 715-483-3387, www.festivaltheatre.org.

• Food and Friends community dinner at Siren United Methodist Church, 5-6 p.m. • Adoption meeting at village hall. Registration required. 6-8 p.m. 651-439-2446, www.hopeadoptionservices.org. • Burnett County Republican Party will meet in Room 162 in the government center, 7 p.m.

THURS.-SAT./21-30 Amery

Spooner

• Fall Salon art exhibition at ArtZ 208 Gallery. Opening reception Fri., Oct. 22, 5-8 p.m.

• Webster Red Hats noon luncheon at Tracks.

THURSDAY/21

St. Croix Falls

• Open Arms invites you for food & fellowship at Alliance Church of the Valley, 5-6:30 p.m., 715-483-1100. • Alzheimer’s Support Group at SCRMC, 1-3:30 p.m., 715-483-0579 or 715-483-0431.

Luck

• American Legion & Auxiliary 255 meeting at the village hall, 7 p.m.

Osceola

WEDNESDAY/27

• Polk County Board size town hall meeting at the intermediate school, 7-8:30 p.m.

Balsam Lake

St. Croix Falls

• Diabetes Support Group at SCRMC, 6-8 p.m., 715-4830579 or 715-483-0431. • Potluck lunch followed by monthly meeting at the senior center, 12:30 p.m.

FRI. & SAT./22 & 23 Amery

• Rummage sale at Amery Congregational Church. Fri. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-noon.

Luck

• FFA corn maze & haunted house west of school, 6-10 p.m.

FRI.-SUN./22-24 St. Croix Falls

• Watercolor Workshop at First Presbyterian Church. Fri. 4-7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 715483-3550.

FRIDAY/22 Grantsburg

• AARP Safe Driver Class at the senior center, 1-5:30 p.m. Register at 715-463-5207.

Luck

• Create, Survive, Thrive, domestic violence event at Café Wren, 7-9 p.m., 715-349-7272.

Milltown

• Library hosted candidate meet and greet, 4-7 p.m. 715-825-2313.

Siren

• Fish fry at Burnett County Moose Lodge, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 715-349-5923. • Bake sale, 3-6:30 p.m., Soup supper, 5-6:30 p.m. at Siren Covenant Church.

SATURDAY/23

• Unity Eagle Booster Club meeting in the elementary conference room, 6:30 p.m.

Frederic

An October sunrise on Pine Lake in rural Frederic. - Photo by Mike Calvert

Amery

• Community Clean Sweep at the medical center maintenance garage, 9 a.m.-noon. • Laura MacKenzie at the Northern Lakes Center for the Arts, 7:30 p.m., 715-268-6811. • Willow Ridge October Fest open house, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Cushing

• Boo Bash Benefit for Benett Ulmaniec, chili feed at the community center, noon-4 p.m., 715-296-6115.

Frederic

• Frederic Art Center members potluck, 5 p.m., www.FredericArts.org. • Final day of season at depot/museum, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Lorain

• Community cleanup day, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Turtle Lake

• Indoor flea market & craft sale at St. Ann’s Center, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 715-986-4977.

Webster

• Potluck at the senior center with games after, noon.

SUNDAY/24 Balsam Lake

• Spaghetti dinner benefit for Pete Forster at the rod & gun club, 1-5 p.m. • United VFW Post 6856 pig roast, 4-6 p.m.

Centuria

• Special music and sing-along at Fristad Lutheran Church, 11 a.m. Potluck after 9:30 a.m. worship.

Grantsburg

• Change the World Concert by school choirs and dinner at the high school, 3:30 p.m.

Range

• Fall harvest dinner, craft and bake sale at the Elim Lutheran Church, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Taylors Falls, Minn.

• Ryne Duren keynote speaker during Red Ribbon Week at the high school, 1 p.m. • Pilgrim Lutheran Church will be trick-or-treating for food for the local food shelf. Leave your lights on. 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Rice Lake

• Open house for adults considering college at UW-BC, 6-7 p.m., 715-234-8024, Ext. 5445 or barron.uwc.edu.

Spooner

• Community chorus practice begins for Advent Choral Vespers at the Methodist church, 7 p.m.

• Annual Harvest Festival at First United Pentecostal Church, 6:30 p.m.

Balsam Lake

• Ramblin’ Red Hat Ladies at Chisago House, noon, 715463-2677.

Frederic

THURS.-SUN./28-31

MONDAY/25

• Polk County Towns Associations hosted candidates forum at the government center, 7:30 p.m. • Fall choir concert for grades 7-12 at the high school, 7 p.m.

Rice Lake

• 75th Assembly District candidates debate at UW-Barron County’s Commons, 7 p.m., 715-234-8176 Ext. 5472.

St. Croix Falls

• Monthly genealogy meeting at the senior center, 7 p.m.

Taylors Falls, Minn.

St. Croix Falls

• “Is He Dead?” at Festival Theatre. Thurs. and Sun. 2 p.m., Thurs.-Sat. 7:30 p.m., 715-483-3387, www.festivaltheatre.org.

THURSDAY/28 Falun

TUESDAY/26

• Ryne Duren keynote speaker during Red Ribbon Week at the First Baptist Church, 2 p.m.

• Polk County Board size town hall meeting at the Lincoln Town Hall, 7-8:30 p.m.

• Luck Historical Society meets at West Denmark Lutheran Church Parish Hall, 7 p.m., 715-472-8809.

Amery

Balsam Lake

• Unity High School fall concert; band, choir and jazz ensemble, 7 p.m. • Polk County Historical Society annual meeting, 7 p.m., and dinner, 6 p.m., 715-472-2206.

Luck

Rice Lake

• 25th Senate District candidates debate at UW-Barron County’s Blue Hills Lecture Hall, 12:30 p.m., 715-234-8176 Ext. 5472.

Lamar kicks off renovation with $100,000 matching grant POLK COUNTY - Plans to preserve the century-old Lamar School took another big step forward recently with the award of a $100,000 grant from the Jeffris Family Foundation. Now used for a variety of educational, arts, and history programs as the Lamar Community Center, the building is in need of restoration. The $100,000 grant requires Lamar to raise an additional $200,000. “Lamar School is a great historic building and has a wonderful community working to restore it,” said Thomas Jeffris, president of the Jeffris Family Foundation. “We are proud to help kick off the campaign to make sure it is here for another 100 years,” The Jeffris Family Foundation focuses on historic properties in Wisconsin and has funded notable properties such as the Villa Louis, Fairlawn and Frank Lloyd Wright’s Seth Peterson Cottage. “We’re delighted to be in the company of these historic properties that bear the stories of their times,” said Kathleen Melin, executive director of the Lamar Community Center. “We’re grateful to the foundation for recognizing the significance of Lamar School and for putting their faith in our community as its caretaker.” Most of the 144 one-room schools that once dotted Polk County have been demolished or converted to private homes. Lamar is one of a handful that remains in the public domain. Because of the social

Jeffris Family Foundation representatives met with Lamar Community Center members as the final step in funding. Royce Yeater, director of the Midwest Office of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Frank Butterfield, Wisconsin field representative from the NTHP are shown with Kathleen Melin, Lamar’s director, and Kris Schmid, chair of the building committee. - Special photos history of Lamar and the building’s craftsman-style architecture and Italianate bell tower, it was designated to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Located between St. Croix Falls and Centuria, the school was central to a once thriving community called Lamar that included a creamery, post office, church, store, brickyard and dozens of immigrant farmsteads. At its height, 108 students attended the state-graded school. When the railroad was built at the turn of the century, Lamar was by-passed. Centuria was

established and became the new center of commerce. Lamar is near what is now known as the Gandy Dancer Trail and is also on the historic Clam Falls Trail. Architect Bob Claybaugh described the school in the 2008 Historic Structures Report as “an emblem of an era.” “Our restoration will honor Lamar’s historic significance within today’s era of sustainability, which goes hand-in-hand with preservation,” said Melin. “We are a Wisconsin Focus on Energy demonstration project and have already installed a

With the help of a matching grant from the Jeffris Family Foundation, Lamar School will be restored to its appearance during the years 1929-1945. Features such as the 20 upper-story windows will be revealed. The restoration is being completed with sustainable building materials, conservation and efficiency measures, and renewable energy systems. solar heating system. Our job now is to raise the $200,000 needed to fulfill the promise of this generous grant from the Jeffris Family Foundation.” Donations for the renovation may be made online at lamarcommunity.org or to Lamar Community Center, P.O. Box 344, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024. For further information, e-mail lamar.community @gmail.com or call 715-553-2116. - submitted