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by Gary King Leader editor OSCEOLA - For Polaris, its slogan, “the way out,” is coming to fruition well within its planned time frame.

The Medina, Minn.-based maker of snowmobiles, ATVs and Victory motorcycles announced last May that it was leaving Osceola, with plans to phase out operations there “over the next 18 to 24 months.”

However, the company gave information to the state Department of Workforce Development last Thursday, Dec. 23, that it would start laying off workers March 1

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A harrowing Christmas Day landing on Lipsett Lake in Burnett County was witnessed by local resident Mark Spease who jumped on his snowmobile and drove out to see if he could be of assistance to the pilot. The plane apparently landed hard on the lake’s slushy ice bed and part of the landing gear broke, causing the plane to spin around like a corkscrew. Fortunately, pilot Mark Kronlund, who owns a home on the lake, was not hurt but the plane sustained major damage. The following day several people helped remove the wings from the plane and tow the fuselage off the lake via a boat landing. - Photo by Mark Spease

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Polk County Sheriff Tim Moore looks back on five years as sheriff

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – It is an admittedly strange office: Elected, partisan and at the veritable top of the law enforcement pecking order. But it is part administrator, cop, public relations agent, bean counter and answerable to technically no other official, except

maybe the governor.

"I work for the people," Sheriff Tim Moore said. "The sheriff really reports to nobody."

Here comes the Guv Moore recalled vividly when he was first asked about being the sheriff, late in 2005, after then-Sheriff Ann Hraychuck won a seat in the state Assembly. It was Gov. Jim Doyle's office assistants who tracked him down and put him through a litany of interviews,

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Fire severely damages Luck home

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Alex and Ted Mentele and Brandon Degner, former students of Shell Lake High School and of the band program, will be playing in the Rose Bowl® when the Wisconsin Badgers play the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs. The game starts at 3:30 p.m.

CT. They will also play in the Rose Parade® in Pasadena, Calif., with a starting time of 10 a.m. CT. — Photos at left and middle by Tony Mentele

Luck firefighters responded to a fire at the Dale and Sharon Johnson residence at 205 North Main St. in the village early this week. The Johnsons were able to escape the fire and rescue some of their belongings. No further information was available at press time. - Photo by Greg Marsten

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FREDERIC – "You're family to us." This was the feeling expressed by the employee-family of Frederic Grocery store to owners Dave and Heidi Johnson. "We appreciate all you do for us." And in that Christmas spirit, last week the staff gave the hard-working owners two gift certificates for massages in Milltown. It will be a relaxing and merry Christmas for all. - Photo by Wayne Anderson

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and the cuts will come in phases over a six-month period, meaning their departure could be complete before the end of summer, less than 18 months after making the announcement. The company indicated it is taking steps “to minimize job loss and help employees with the transition.”

Their notice also stated that 484 jobs will be cut in Osceola, where it makes components for its products. It was initially projected that more than 500 jobs would be lost with the plant shutdown.

Some Polaris employees may find positions with Kapco Metal Stamping, a Grafton company which recently purchased the stamping and press operation at Osceola from Polaris, promising to create 50 to 60 jobs. Many of those jobs may go to Polaris employees but were open to other applicants as well.

It’s unclear whether any - or how many - of the Polaris employees would transfer to the company facilities at either Roseau, Minn., or Spirit Lake, Iowa.

Polaris is moving much of its Osceola operation to a plant the company has built near Monterrey, Mexico. CEO Scott Vine has said the decision to move to Mexico was to be closer to high-demand markets in the southern United States and other potential global markets.

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economy, posting profits in recent years, will also save payroll costs at their Mexico plant, taking advantage of substantially lower hourly wages in Mexico.

The exodus of Polaris from Osceola brought comments from leaders nationwide, including Wisconsin’s outgoing 7th District Congressman Dave Obey, who issued one of the more angry statements of his 40-year career, saying the company’s decision was “unpatriotic.” Obey was instrumental in helping the company secure several military contracts to produce ATVs and other vehicles.

In a statement last May, CEO Vine noted that Polaris would be “enhancing and investing” in their existing Roseau and Spirit Lake facilities while also better positioning themselves for a growing customer base in the southern U.S. and Latin America.

He said it was no secret that Polaris “was proud of their employees and manufacturing flexibility," and said the realignment came after a "thorough review of

our operational capacity and footprint," and that the move was made to streamline production costs and still maintain industryleading quality.

ATV and side-by-side vehicles account for approximately twothirds of the company’s overall sales, Vine said, with about 40percent of that customer base located in the southern half of the U.S. He said his company’s competition is doing the same thing moving to take advantage of lower wages and obtaining an advantage on logistics and delivery times.

Polaris has a goal of becoming a $3 billion, 8-percent net income company by 2014, Vine said.

This past summer, a Vision 600 task force which was established under the guidance of village administrator Neil Soltis with the goal of creating 600 job opportunities for the impacted Polaris workers. - with information from Associated Press

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Polk votes to stay at 23 supervisors

DECEMBER 29, 2010 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NEWS SECTION - A - PAGE 3

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE — The organizational committee formed in March to study and make a recommendation regarding the size of the Polk County Board of Supervisors presented its findings last week at the Dec. 21 meeting of the board.

After nine months of research, the committee made the recommendation that Polk County stay at 23 supervisors. By voice vote at its Dec. 21 meeting, the board of supervisors unanimously accepted the recommendation.

In making its decision, the committee and board looked at cost effectiveness, representation, and committee structure and workload.

Setting the size of the county board is the first step in preparing to adjust the boundaries of the supervisory districts next year, to reflect the 2010 census.

Maintaining 23 supervisory seats means that each supervisor will represent about 1,995 citizens, said Supervisor Harry Johansen, who was spokesperson for the committee. The statewide average per supervisor is 2,700.

In a comparison with other Wisconsin counties with similar populations, the Polk County Board is smaller than 11 counties and larger than six.

Regarding cost, the committee found that the average annual compensation for a Polk County supervisor is $3,000. Over the past 12 years, the average annual budget for the 23 supervisor salaries, per diems, meeting fees, membership and registration expenses has been $152,000.

Across the border in Chisago County, Minn., which has a population of about 50,000 compared to Polk County’s estimated 46,000, each of the five commissioners receives about $50,000 per year.

Annual board costs in Chisago County run about $270,000.

Polk County supervisors are currently expected to serve on two committees or boards. There are 11 standing committees and about 40 appointed committees and boards.

Reducing the size of the board, the committee said, would require a reduction in the number and size of these committees

Polk County Forest Administrator Jeremy Koslowski presented the 2011 annual work plan for the county forest. The 17,144 acres of Polk County forestland is located primarily in the northwest portion of the county. It is the 24th largest county forest in the state. – Photo

by Mary Stirrat and boards. This reduction would, in turn, reduce transparency and openness.

The committee sought public input through an online survey, a survey that was mailed out and four listening sessions held throughout the county. About 225 people responded and participated.

Of those 225 people, 48 percent thought that the current ratio of one supervisor for every 1,995 residents was sufficient.

Another 42 percent felt it was too few residents per supervisor, and 11 percent felt it was too many residents per supervisors.

When asked for the “ideal” ratio, 30 percent felt that one supervisor for every 2,000 residents was best. Another 24 percent felt that one supervisor per 3,000 residents was best, 15 percent said one supervisor for every 4,000 residents, 14 percent said one supervisor for every 5,000 residents, 8 percent said the ration should be one supervisor to more than 5,000 residents, and 9 percent said it should be one supervisor for less than 2,000 residents.

In the committee’s presentation, Johansen reviewed the pros and cons of maintaining the current board size.

Along with better representation and less cost, a larger volunteer board eliminates the possibility of full-time “politicians” as supervisors. The larger board allows for a strong committee system that utilizes the strengths of individual supervisors and means that resolutions can be reviewed several times before coming to the full board.

On the other hand, smaller boards like those in Minnesota often come with set hours and offices for supervisors, allowing them to be more accessible to the public. As full-time supervisors, they have more time to spend on issues and are possibly more able to impact state legislation.

Either way, the committee said, lack of competition for supervisory seats is a concern. Reducing the board could create more competition for seats, but it also means a heavier workload, which could lead to fewer candidates.

Throughout the fall, the committee published a series of five stories in local newspapers explaining the history of local government in Wisconsin and Polk County. Costs of various size boards were compared, and the time commitment required of supervisors was discussed.

Board size and changes in size across Wisconsin was also presented in the stories.

The committee consisted of county board Chair William Johnson IV and Supervisors Herschel Brown, Wendy Rattel, Harry Johansen, Patricia Schmidt, Russell Arcand and Larry Jepsen. Assisting in an advisory capacity were county Administrator Dana Frey, corporation counsel Jeff Fuge, UW-Extension agent Bob Kazmierski and county clerk Carole Wondra.

The same committee was appointed to serve as the redistricting committee to determine district boundaries in light of 2010 census figures.

8, said Johansen, with input from other deer farm owners, and the committee offered $1,500 for one deer and $1,750 for each of the other two.

The settlement will come before the county board for approval in January, he said.

Snowplowing Supervisor Marvin Caspersen, chair of the highway committee, reported that the highway department has been getting complaints about plow trucks not getting around in a timely manner.

He explained that there are 11 county trucks that are used to plow different routes on county roads. Each road is about 60 miles long, and takes three to 31/2 hours to plow. Drivers work for 16 hours, then take six hours off.

“The crews are keeping up,” he said, adding that the work is “grueling.”

Since October, Caspersen said, more than 4,000 tons of salt sand and 17,000 gallons of salt brine have been used by the highway department. Various towns have purchased salt sand from the county at 10 percent over cost.

Deer claim An offer has been made by the UW-Extension committee in a claim for damages, said committee Chair Dean Johansen.

In September, Roger Harms of the town of Clayton made claim that dogs had killed three trophy bucks valued at $9,000 each.

An investigative hearing was held Dec.

Other business • Jeff Anderson, candidate for Polk County Circuit Court judge, introduced himself to the board, presenting his background and qualifications.

• Frey reported that he continues to review vacant positions and has already seen “significant savings.” Frey said he foresees no difficulty in meeting the budgeted 2011 savings of $100,000 in attrition.

• Golden Age Manor received good news, said Supervisor Kathryn Kienholz of the GAM Board. Rather than the expected $400,000 in supplement payment from the state of Wisconsin, the nursing home received in excess of $800,000.

• The board voted to accept the donation of an 18-foot Century Resorter boat with a Mercury inboard motor and Shoreland’r trailer from Maxine Pomeroy and her late husband, Jack. The Pomeroys desired to make the donation in order to improve lake quality, and it was designated for use by the Polk County Land and Water Resources Department.

partment and the governing committees will look at every program and operation in the county, justifying all county spending. The process will look at programs, mandates, policies, levels of service provided and costs.

Frey said the county board needs to look at what the county must do and is

doing, how it is doing those things and what the county programs costs. The process will be a balance of what the county is required to do, what the public wants the county to do and what the public is willing to pay for the county programs. The coming year promises to be a busy one.

Tight control as Polk County ends year

Finance committee starts 2012 budget work in January

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – The year 2010 has not yet ended, but Polk County will soon be starting work on the 2012 budget and a review on all county programs and operations.

County Administrator Dana Frey reviewed some of the coming agenda for county board members and departments at the meeting of the finance committee, Wednesday, Dec. 15.

But before looking into the future, Frey and the committee looked at the present year’s budget and limits on how year-end funds may be spent.

Frey told the committee that several departments will be over budget for the present year. Those include aging, where donations to the meals program are down; land information, where revenues are down; health, where immunization costs are up and the home care program faces losses; and family court, where was an increase in court-ordered mediations. Frey said that most departments will be under budget, and overall the situation is not critical.

To control losses, the administration department is enforcing the county policies on year-end spending and budget reserves. Part of this new approach was evident during the committee meeting. Todd Demers, information technology director, requested permission to reallocate some of his 2010 operating budget to capital spending. Demers said he has a surplus in his 2010 operations and could use the funds to buy ahead on future purchases, saving money in the process. On a recommendation from Frey, the finance committee refused Demers’ request. The IT surplus will be returned to the general

fund at the end of the year.

Frey and finance director Maggie Wickre explained the year-end rules on purchases and said that all purchases made in 2010 and using 2010 budget funds must be delivered before the end of the year. Last year, a $39,000 year-end furniture purchase by the human services director led to a long dispute involving the county board, the human services board and the finance committee.

Early action on the county’s employee health insurance program prevented a major deficit, Frey reported. The selffunded health insurance reserve, which had been fairly stable for several years, took a large dip during 2010. The county increased the health insurance premiums by 18 percent, effective Dec. 1, and stabilized the reserve for now. Frey said that without the premium increase, the health insurance fund would have been out of money by next summer.

In all, Frey said the county will be consistent on budget policies. Departments will not keep surpluses in unbudgeted nonlapsing reserve accounts, and all spending will be budgeted and visible.

Department heads will be responsible for their budgets, and failure to meet a budget will be a “big black mark” on the department head’s evaluation, Frey said.

“I’m not making a lot of friends on this,” Frey told the committee. “But we must have realistic budgets and all money must be accounted for.”

With 2010 wrapping up, Frey outlined the work ahead. He said that the 2011 budget came together with the cooperation of the department heads, and in part, by pulling reserve funds out of department budgets and into the general fund reserve. Frey said the county must start now with the 2012 budget, which he expects will be tighter than 2011, with limited revenues and increasing expense requests.

Starting in January, Frey said each de-

Donation to Restorative Justice

Lisa Johnson received a check for $5,000 on behalf of Restorative Justice of Northwest Wisconsin from Kirsten Bloom of the Modern Woodmen of America. The donation was given as a matching grant and will be used in many ways for programming to help victims, offenders and the community heal from the effects of crime. – Photo submitted

Osceola man faces child porn charges

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by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer OSCEOLA – Polk County authorities combined with the Wisconsin Division of Justice Department of Criminal Investigations to execute a search warrant on a computer belonging to 21-year-old Justin Ogdahl of Osceola. A child pornography investigation was backtracked to Ogdahl’s laptop computer, where they reportedly discovered between 600 and 700 images that may or may not be considered child pornography, depending on a more thorough examination.

In a subsequent interview, Ogdahl reportedly admitted to searching the Internet for the images, and said he knew it

was wrong to have them. He maintained that the last time he downloaded the images was probably as recently as two months ago.

The Wisconsin DOJ- DCI search warrant had associated seven specific images in their search. Ogdahl said he recognized at least four of the seven specific files, each of which likely meets the specifics to be considered child pornography, and as such, may be eligible for a specific felony charge.

Ogdahl’s computer was seized and is currently undergoing a forensic examination to determine if more charges may result from the review.

Polk County Sheriff’s Department in-

vestigator and Sheriff-elect Peter Johnson explained that the law provides for specific requirements to make the criminal jump from legal “erotica” to illegal “child porn.” Johnson explained that it has to do with what is specifically shown on the child, that it is legal to have a photo of a child in a sexually suggestive picture, as long as no genitalia is shown.

“We’ll have to wait for the hard drive examination,” Johnson said. “But potentially, every image [that meets that standard] could possibly bring a new felony charge.”

Ogdahl is currently facing one felony count of possession of child pornography, and was charged on Dec. 27. He made an

initial appearance before Judge Molly GaleWyrick that same day, who set a $10,000 bond, with the stipulation that he not possess or use a computer. He has a preliminary hearing set for Jan. 30, where GaleWyrick will determine if the charge has enough merit to move forward to trial.

Ogdahl has a previous felony conviction for burglary of a building or property, from an incident in 2006. However, he was found not guilty due to mental disease or defect, and reportedly underwent treatment for his issues. It is unclear if that will have an effect on or may apply to the latest charges.

by Jessica Beecroft Washburn County Register SHELL LAKE - A request for a retrial in the case of a 67-year-old Spooner woman who was awarded $10,000 in a personal injury claim was denied by Judge Eugene Harrington in a ruling handed down Thursday, Dec. 23.

A jury awarded the woman $10,000 in the case after she testified that the man, William R. Baugh, 47, had come into her home univited in August of 2006 and sex-

ually assaulted her. Baugh was a prison inmate who had been doing work detail for her.

The woman and her attorney, John C. Grindell, asked the court to approve a motion for a retrial lawsuit against the driver, Jeff Hamblin, the Indianhead Community Action Agency and the Admiral Insurance Company, and the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services.

The woman suffered physical and mental injuries from the attack. Baugh was

subsequently sentenced to six to nine years of prison time. This charge was bundled with other charges and part of a plea agreement.

Hamblin was hired as an installer to supervise Gordon inmates when they went out on jobs for the agency. Hamblin was fired from ICAA because he was not supposed to leave Baugh unsupervised, which was what allegedly happened on the morning of the incident.

In explaining his denial for a retrial, Har-

rington stated that sexual assault is the worst possible assault besides a deadly assault. He made it a point to tell everyone involved that it is not for the court to replace the jury’s decision with its own. The jury based the decision on the evidence they were given, and whether or not the court agrees with the decision, it is reasonable given the evidence they were provided with.

with questions of all flavors, culminating in a face-to-face, private interview with Doyle in the state Capitol, which Moore said was " very intimidating," and that Doyle was "very well-prepared."

"He knew all my answers already," Moore said with a grin. "He had a pretty big desk!"

Moore got the job, and was appointed and sworn in on Jan. 2, 2006, almost five years to the day of when he will retire from that office for new Sheriff Pete Johnson to be sworn in next Monday, Jan. 3.

Appointed Sheriff Tim Moore went on to be elected the next year in a politically charged campaign that gave him a very bad taste of the political arena. He said the events since have proven to him that politics and law enforcement are strange bedfellows, and can lead to strict, and troubling divisions, some of which he admittedly regrets, but also could be avoided.

"There's really no good reason for party [affiliation] for the sheriff, or the clerk of courts, or the register of deeds! And then you have nonpartisan judges?" Moore shakes his head, sits up straight and sighs.

"Politics? I hate it."

county, and is seriously frowned upon by insurance companies, and generally by the sitting sheriff.

"They're generally pretty protective of their domains," he said, noting that he worked for many years in several capacities as a municipal police officer, but that the requirements, training and liability make the mix better left apart.

"Politically? Yeah, it would be a way to get re-elected, maybe," he said, adding that when there's a lawsuit, "The first person named at the top is the sheriff."

issue."

That conversion to narrow band was driven by state and federal standards, which he said didn't take into account the first responders or the effectiveness of portable radios.

"The state system [requirements] lacked a huge component for paging our emergency responders," he said. "We had to get them on board!"

dysfunctional family," he joked with a nod, also pointing out the deaths of four of his workmates and employees since he took the office and how difficult that was.

But death is one of the realities of being sheriff, and he has taken it upon himself to make sure that death notifications are handled "with the utmost respect and dignity."

"That's probably the worst and most difficult part of the job, by far," he admits, looking at the ceiling, and citing instances where he "may not have removed himself enough" from a situation.

"I won't miss it, for sure. But at the same time, I've met some of the nicest people under the worst of circumstances," he said, mentioning that it's not unusual to get a letter or even a call from someone he had to wake in the middle of the night years earlier, to give them "the worst news they will ever, ever receive."

"However, one of the best parts of the job was hearing from those people, either through cards or calls or a letter," thanking him for how he handled their tragedy, and letting him know that "they're doing okay now."

Victim’s motion for retrial denied

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Exclusive club Moore said there are several "unwritten rules" that all 72 Wisconsin sheriffs seem to adhere to, such as always answering another sheriff's call, and always offering assistance or mutual aid, when needed.

"Yeah, we always try to extend help when needed," Moore said, citing several incidents locally when it has gone either way, and to several different counties, even over the border into Minnesota in Chisago and Washington counties. "If it's a major incident, like a lost kid, investigations, you know. Maybe they need the command post or search dogs. Whatever you need. Those are the kind of things you extend. County boards don't always think that way."

Moore admits it may be hard to quantify sometimes, but said the "payback always comes later," usually in the form of similar aid.

He also revealed that one of the unwritten rules is that sheriffs generally don't bill each other, "Except for highly specialized services, like a bomb squad."

That camaraderie among the sheriffs is also used professionally, at times, and they often seek advice or opinions from other sheriffs who may have similar dilemmas.

"And it's not always those that are geographically the most close," he said. "I'll miss that, I really will."

The deputization issue One issue that always seems to rise up at election time is the idea to deputize municipal law officers, and while Moore said it may be a great way to garner support, he said it can be a "huge risk" for the

Mentors and examples Moore said that in spite of his trepidation to municipal deputization, he said that some of the best administrators and cops he's ever worked with or for were local police officers.

"Absolutely. In fact, I often ask myself, 'what would [retired Amery Police Chief] Mike Holmes do? He was the best administrator I've ever worked for," Moore said.

But he also gives great credit to all three sheriffs he's worked for and under: Hraychuck, Dan Mosay and Craig Benware, who first hired him. He has "the utmost respect" for all three, and still stays in contact, on occasion.

"They all had very different management styles," he said, noting that they all had "very strong, different areas of expertise."

He also has high praise for St. Croix Tribal Police Chief Frank Taylor, who has really made "'great strides in opening lines of communication" with the Tribal PD. "He's a very good police chief," Moore said.

Changes in the department "The office has changed dramatically," Moore said, outlining the previously long, drawn-out, extensive back-and-forth requirements of budgets and their annual cycles, which often "started in April and ended in November," after going through numerous channels, departments, reviews by committees and ultimately scrutiny of the full county board.

"It's much, much better now," he said, stating that with a true administrator the new budgetary process is "More streamlined."

Moore also mentioned the changes in the department that were not always easy to justify, from the $5.6 million communication system, which included six communication towers and included the addition of mobile data terminals in each squad car, along with GPS tracking for real-time, pinpoint accuracy on each deputy's location. He said the system has made the county much safer, increasing the effectiveness of paging for first Responders, as well as fire and other emergency personnel, and also has the benefit of making deputies much more available through both squad, mobile and portable radios, which he called a "huge safety

Outside advice While Moore was not always a fan of Madison politics, he also mentioned that our local legislators often contacted him or the office for their take and advice on issues. While outgoing Assemblywoman Ann Hraychuck had a wealth of that knowledge as a former sheriff, he also said Sen. Sheila Harsdorf would "often seek input on issues," and that he respected those queries.

"In fact, she just called a couple of weeks back, asking about synthetic marijuana," he said. "So yeah, they look to us for help."

Moore also noted the exceptional skills and resources by certain agencies when it came to drug agents, prosecution and investigatory help, from the State Patrol to the FBI in Quantico to the district attorney’s office, they often had to reach across those lines to solve some a number of crimes and solve issues.

"Let's just say that Polk County doesn't lack in unusual crimes or cases," he said.

The unfinished business While Moore has high praise for his deputies, investigators and others who've assisted and solved numerous crimes and issues, he is visibly upset about the unfinished business of several cases, mainly the open Rosemarie Bly disappearance, which he said "troubles him still." He said they "Didn't have a lot of leads ... and none that panned out," but that they sought help from the state and the FBI, whom he said were "really impressed by the hours we put into it."

"We took some heat for being 'overly aggressive,' at times," he admits. "But really, if it was your wife or daughter missing, you wouldn't think so. We just haven't caught a break yet."

He also mentioned the disappearance of Gary Bergstrand from Milltown several years ago, and the now 25-year-old open homicide case of Yvonne Menke, chronicled in a recent Leader article.

"I'd love to have closure on them all," he said with a nod.

In retrospect Moore will be back for several court cases, and is named in several open suits, which he hopes are resolved fairly and correctly, but he also acknowledges that being sheriff has led to the severing of some previous, long-running friendships that are now "beyond repair."

"I often say we're a big family - one big,

Retirement plans?

"The first thing I'm going to do is sleep in!" he said without flinching, noting that while he's a "morning person," he can't wait to sleep through the night.

"I remember one time, where I got 11 different calls in one night!" he said with a laugh. "You never get back to sleep after that kind of call ... but really, you have to be accessible around the clock. That's a real part of the job."

He also plans on taking a month off, and "doing some much-needed house repair," before deciding on his next step.

"There are so many cool jobs I'd love to try ... but all I really know is law enforcement."

Final thoughts Moore is quick to point out that some of the best advice he ever received and has given is to "trust your command staff."

"But also to listen," he said, noting that often people will come in and don't truly expect anyone to outright solve their problem, but "they just want someone to listen. They're often amazed that I return their call or even gave them my private number. Really, that's what most people really want, is to be heard," he said.

He also said that while you need to rely on command staff, and take their advice, "Ultimately, it's all your decision ... If you're right, well, you're 51-percent right.

But if you're wrong? Well, you're a hundred percent wrong!"

Again, it's all in who you report back to, and for Tim Moore, it won't be the telephone.

County administrator directed to identify $1 million to $3 million in cuts

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Supervisors argue whether administrator, or board, should take responsibility

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE — A resolution that one county board supervisor felt would provide information needed to make wise budgetary decisions, but was felt by others to be insulting to county Administrator Dana Frey, was approved by the board last week on a one-vote margin.

By a vote of 10 to 9, with four supervisors absent, a resolution submitted by Ken Sample directs Frey to develop three budget scenarios for 2012. The scenarios reduce total expenditures by $1 million, $2 million and $3 million.

The resolution, Sample said at the Dec. 21 meeting, doesn’t represent an answer to what looks like an even tighter budget in 2012, but it does provide a way for the board to dialogue. Despite the tighter budget, he pointed out, the board will still be responsible for finding ways to maintain the county-owned nursing home, move forward with road projects, accommodate increases in operating costs and much more.

Sample said he felt that a full evaluation of staff is needed, from top and middle management to supervisory to “rank and file.” In part, he said, this is necessary so the county has its “house in order” should the union contracts go to arbitration.

While Supervisor Marvin Caspersen agreed that the board needs to take a close look at finances, he felt the task would be too laborious for department heads, who would be asked to provide facts and figures to Frey. He supported the idea of looking at results of programs, and the consequences of not having those programs, while working toward higher efficiency and streamlining.

Supervisor Larry Jepsen said he also agreed with some of what was being said.

However, Jepsen contended, it is not the county administrator’s job to decide where the county’s programming and budget will be in a year or two.

“We need to be the ones determining what we want Polk County to be in one year, two years, three years, four years,”

Fourth OWI now a felony after Christmas partying ends in a ditch

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer LUCK – A 38-year-old Luck man is facing his fourth OWI in five years, which is now a felony charge, as well as a misdemeanor charge of resisting arrest after refusing to be taken into custody early Sunday morning.

Matthew Ledin is alleged to have driven his truck into a ditch off Hwy. 35

From left are Polk County corporation counsel Jeff Fuge, county board Chair William Johnson IV, county clerk Carole Wondra and county Administrator Dana Frey. — Photo by Mary Stirrat

Jepsen said.

The board, itself, needs to make the tough decisions, he said, adding that he felt it was insulting to Frey to put the responsibility on him.

“This is something we are charged to do,” said Jepsen, “not the administrator.

We can’t keep reacting. We have to act and be proactive.”

The board, he said, needs to look at strategic planning, then give direction to the administrator.

Saying that the board has to “think about the people paying the bill,” Supervisor Herschel Brown agreed with Sample’s resolution.

“The citizens of Polk County have told us and told us again they think the taxes are too high,” he said. “We need to take a look at it, if for no other reason than because our constituents want us to look at it.”

Looking at the scenarios, added Supervisor Kristine Kremer-Hartung, does not commit the county to any type of cut. It would, however, enable the board to know its options.

In the end, according to Hartung, the taxpayers elected the board to make the tough decisions, and it would be their responsibility to do so.

Supervisor Gary Bergstrom, chair of the county finance committee, said he believed the resolution is a “decent approach” to the difficulty of finding where

costs can be cut.

Arguing against the resolution, Supervisor Patricia Schmidt brought up the fact that Frey has already committed to reviewing each program in the upcoming year to determine which are mandated, which are funded adequately, the number served by the program and other information.

“It isn’t just money,” she said.

Schmidt noted that about 30 percent of her property taxes goes to the county, and for that amount she gets roads, plowing, law enforcement and more.

“I pay more than that for my insurance,” she said, “and I don’t get anything for it. Let’s be realistic about what taxes do for us. Taxes are not evil.”

Supervisor Russell Arcand was not only opposed to the resolution, but offended.

“I was real offended when I read this resolution,” he said.

Through the resolution, said Arcand, the board is attempting to get “off the hook” while putting Frey on the hook. “If he doesn’t come back (with enough cuts),” asked Arcand, “what are we going to do? Fire him? I say we’re sitting in the big chair, and we’re trying to put him in it.”

In frustration, Sample said he felt the board is “Polk-crastination,” unable to work together to accomplish something.

“I think I’ve got some valid questions,” he said. “It’s our job.” If Frey cannot

come up with even $1 million in cuts, said Sample, it certainly wouldn’t be expected that he come up with $2 million or $3 million.

The idea, he said, is just to have Frey gather the information that gets the supervisors “on board as players.”

Supervisor Neil Johnson agreed with Sample, saying that the resolution is not intended to put Frey “out to dry.” Instead, he said, it allows the board to use Frey and his staff as “legs” to enable the board to make decisions.

“He’s being of service to us,” said Johnson, “and that’s why we hired him. We’re going to take the blame anyway.”

At the start of the discussion the fact was brought up that the original resolution could interfere with county policy.

An amendment stating that the resolution is in adjunct to policy provisions and does not infringe upon or substitute any policy provisions was approved, putting to rest concerns about any conflict.

The resolution as amended passed by a vote of 10 to 9. In favor were supervisors Dean Johansen, Herschel Brown, Jim Edgell, Sample, Jay Luke, Kremer-Hartung, Kim O’Connell, Bergstrom, Neil Johnson and Larry Voelker.

Opposed were supervisors Harry Johansen, Schmidt, Kathryn Kienholz, Caspersen, Wendy Rattel, Arcand, Jepsen, Gerianne Christensen, and Chair William Johnson IV.

near Luck after a night of Christmas drinking, and when a Polk County sheriff’s deputy arrived on the scene at shortly after 3 a.m., they discovered Ledin drinking a malt beverage and sitting in another vehicle, apparently waiting for a tow truck. When the officer attempted to do a field sobriety test, Ledin is alleged to have made a break for it, running along the side of the road and eventually being tackled by the deputy.

The arrest report also mentions Ledin yelling, “You can’t catch me!”

The deputy did in fact catch him a short time later and was able to wrangle him into handcuffs and then into the the squad

car. However, he reportedly attempted to strike the officer several times with his closed fists during that capture and also refused to take a breath test or give a blood sample, leading to a forced blood draw later.

Ledin was charged with his fourth OWI in five years, which is now a felony. He is also facing misdemeanor charges of resisting or obstructing arrest and two counts of bail jumping, for allegedly violating the terms of his previous third OWI convic-

tion last year from an October 2009 incident.

Ledin made an initial appearance before Judge Molly GaleWyrick on Monday, Dec. 27, to address the latest allegations, and was released on a $3,500 cash bond, with $1,000 due immediately and the stipulation that he immediately, attend a treatment program. His next court appearance was delayed until the outcome of that treatment is determined with his initial appearance tentatively set for March 22.

by Shamane Mills Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIDE – A consumer group’s comparison of health insurance costs shows La Crosse with the most expensive and Madison with the least.

The annual report put out by Citizen Action of Wisconsin shows health insurance rates over the last decade have increased faster in Wisconsin than the national average. And that the premium someone pays varies considerably within the state.

For instance, there’s a 30-percent difference between health costs in La Crosse and Madison. The highest cost area, La Crosse, is represented by Democratic Congressman Ron Kind. He says national health reform is intended to reduce costs by paying for quality of care, not volume.

“We have tools under health-care reform that will lead us to value-based reimbursement first starting under

Medicare,” says Kind. “Then if we can do it under Medicare, the private insurance market will follow suit.”

The Milwaukee and Racine areas tied for third most expensive. Rep. Jon Richards of Milwaukee compares health costs to a runaway train. He says he’s hearing from people who run small businesses with healthy families, but whose insurance costs are so high that they’re now larger than their mortgage payment.

“And it’s rising faster and faster each year,” he adds.

The Citizen Action report also looked at quality. Some high-cost areas had good quality measures, but low-cost parts of the state did too. While no correlation was found there, the report found a link between cost and type of health plan. National for-profits, it says, offered the lowest-quality plans. The highest quality was often found at nonprofit provider networks.

Luck man tries to run from police

Burnett County Sheriff’s Department receives grant of $41,627

MADISON – Burnett County was one of seven northern Wisconsin counties to receive a county law enforcement grant, Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced recently. The grant program is designed to assist with the unique law enforcement challenges for counties adjacent to Native American lands in Wisconsin. A total of $244,500 was awarded to counties in close proximity to tribal lands and casinos, in amounts ranging from $14,621 to Barron County, up to $45,016 to Shawano County. The Burnett County Sheriff‘s Department received $41,627.

Grant awards are allocated using a formula consisting of three criteria: county population, county crime rate

and county unemployment rate. This year’s funds were awarded to Barron, Burnett, Langlade, Menominee, Oconto, Oneida and Shawano counties.

The grant program funds a variety of law enforcement services to Native American communities across Wisconsin. Grants have been used for the costs of law enforcement personnel, specialized patrol, investigation, traffic enforcement, crime prevention and information technology. Awards have also funded law enforcement training, communications equipment, armories, vehicle location technology and emergency/rescue equipment. —with information from office of state attorney general

La Crosse has highest health insurance costs in the state

Things look good for Burnett library remodeling

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Bids are in acceptable range

by Carl Heidel Leader staff writer WEBSTER – Anticipation and tension filled the Webster Village Hall Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 21, as bids were opened for the remodeling of the Larsen building for use as the Burnett Community Library. But as the afternoon progressed, and the bids were opened, things began to look good for the project.

After expected grant monies for the project were withdrawn earlier, there was concern for the viability of the remodeling. The grant would have given the library around $300,000 for the work, funds that the library now has to make up.

But the bids received Tuesday were within an acceptable range, and library board President Laura Rachford expressed confidence that the board will be able to handle the gap between funds already in place and those needed.

After the bids were opened, the public buildings committee met to evaluate them and prepare a recommendation for the Webster Village Board. The bids ranged from a high of just over $900,000 to a low of just over $600,000.

With a recommendation in place, Carter Arndt, architect for the project, will begin the necessary investigations that will support the recommendation. When that work is complete, the winning bid will be announced and con-

After all the bids for the work on the Burnett Community Library building project were opened, library representatives discussed what had been submitted. Pictured (L to R) are librarian Patti Meyer, library board President Laura Rachford, and Clement Safranek, vice president of MSA, the consulting firm that has been guiding the project. - Photo by Carl Heidel

tracts will be awarded.

The final vote on the recommendation will come at a special meeting of the Webster Village Board early in January.

Friends of the Library donate to new library Friends of the Burnett Community Library have been busy raising money for the new library by selling cookbooks, holding bake sales and spaghetti dinners. Of these proceeds, $4,200 was presented by Friends of the Library President Bonnie Neimi (L) to library board President Laura Rachford. In addition, Nexen will match this donation and all other donations or pledges until the end of the year, with Nexen matching one dollar for every two from the community. - Photo by Sherill Summer

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Christmas is a time for giving

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LUCK – The staff at Luck Elementary School wanted to do something for their Luck community. At a staff meeting in November, it was decided that the staff would contribute kid-friendly foods for holiday baskets. Once the word got out, the high school student council contributed money toward the cause and the local chapter of the FFA contributed fresh oranges and apples. Twenty baskets were delivered the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry on Tuesday, Dec. 21.

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LEFT: Luck Elementary Principal Mrs. Goldbach adds fresh fruit to one of the baskets. ABOVE: A close-up of the baskets that were prepared by the Luck Elementary staff and delivered to the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry on Tuesday, Dec. 21.

RIGHT: Mrs. Denny adds a special treat to the basket she is putting together. – Photos by Lori Nelson

Eighty-five percent of districts offer 4K

MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced recently that education for 4-year-olds “took another leap forward” this school year, with 85 percent of the state’s school districts that serve elementary-age students now offering early kindergarten, also known as 4K. Seven districts started 4K programs this year, with 41,176 students now enrolled in 4K programs. This is an increase of more than 3,000 students from the previous school year. Over 10 years, enrollment has nearly tripled.

Of the public school districts providing 4K, nearly one-third use a community approach that blends public and private resources. Some school districts provide a

licensed 4K teacher in a private child-care setting, some contract with Head Start or the child-care setting for the licensed teacher, and others bring child care into the licensed 4K public school program, or mesh licensed 4K services with a Head Start Program. Community approaches have contributed to most of the growth in 4K programming in recent years, making Wisconsin one of the nation’s leading models for combining educational and community care services for 4-year-olds.

Local school districts that offer 4K programs include Frederic, Luck, St. Croix Falls, Siren, Shell Lake and Unity, as well as many others. - with information from state DPI

Christian Jew at New Hope

New Hope Lutheran Church of Grantsburg will host Pnina Ben Yaakov, a Messianic Jew from Jerusalem, this Sunday, Jan. 2, at 9:30 a.m.

Ben Yaakov grew up in northern Wisconsin and immigrated to Israel in 1984, and for the last 26 years she has worked to tell her fellow Jews about her Jesus, the Messiah. She returns to Wisconsin to tell what God is doing in Israel and how he is moving among the Jews in the Holy Land.

All are welcome to hear of God’s work in the life of Ben Yaakov and in Israel at large. For more information call New Hope at 715463-5700. - Photo submitted

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• Joe Heller •

This week’s chronology of 2010 headlines (see Currents section) is the traditional prelude to our Top stories of 2010 story, which appears in next week’s Leader, along with the review of the final six months of the year.

Our review of top stories is likely to touch on how much of our local news was extreme - not just in terms of weather systems but in terms of routine news, perhaps magnified by a struggling economy.

There was loss of hundreds of jobs in one fell swoop with the exodus of Polaris from Osceola. It underscored other countless headlines about cutbacks, layoffs, closings, tight budgets and warnings of tighter budgets yet to come.

The new St. Croix Casino Danbury opened its doors, an extreme metamorphosis from the old Hole In The Wall.

There was a steady stream of storm stories - almost too many to keep track of, involving floods, tornadoes, windstorms followed by a pleasant lull in October followed by a clobbering of winter weather - before the season officially began.

We didn’t have to hunt for goodwill stories - they abounded in the form of communities rallying around sick friends and neighbors. Food shelves and community help organizers stepped up, providing for the best local news of 2010.

There were stories of extreme voter unrest and intense political contests locally and statewide.

And there’s always the unusual and fun stories. A million-dollar auction of collectible antique tractors owned by the late Morris Blomgren; a Luck man fulfilling a bucket list wish by riding herd on buffalo in South Dakota, a car launch event near Turtle Lake, a baby born on the same date as his father and grandfather (7.5 million to one odds), five women from Northwest Wisconsin ending up on Oprah’s “favorite things” shows.

And then there’s the Facebook news.

It began early in 2010 with an organized protest by a local movie theater patron who was treated rudely by management. She took her complaint about a theater manager to Facebook and got thousands of people to join her boycott.

Local voters got their first real taste of Facebook campaigning as part of campaigns for local office - and some of the comments posted on a candidate’s page fueled the faceoff.

Another story described how a woman was able to identify her assailant using Facebook.

Villages and businesses continued to tap into Facebook technology and create links to their Facebook pages on their Web sites. School districts sign on to provide information to families while coping with how to prevent inappropriate postings.

One Polk County man ended up getting arrested for disorderly conduct and domestic abuse after a woman he knows apparently overheard him talking about a “friend” he recently added to his Facebook page.

It’s time to face it ... Facebook is now officially a part of small-town news.

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

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

U.S. Senator Herb Kohl 330 Hart Senate Office Bldg.

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

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

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

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Faces 10th OWI charge BARRON COUNTY - A Chetek man has been sentenced to four years in prison for his 10th alcohol-related traffic offense. Ivan R. Hazelwood, 48, was sentenced in Barron County Circuit Court on Monday, Dec. 20, for a conviction of felony operating with a prohibited alcohol concentration of 0.02 percent or more. Defense attorney James Rennicke asked Judge Timothy Doyle not to send Hazelwood to prison but place him on probation for five to six years because his blood alcohol only registered 0.04 percent and because there had been no "egregious" driving. Also, Rennicke said, at the time of the June 11 offense, Hazelwood had been trying to better himself by returning to school and getting good grades. District Attorney Angela Beranek stood mute at sentencing as part of the plea agreement. In the October agreement, Beranek agreed to dismiss a felony charge of 10th-offense operating while intoxicated but have it considered at sentencing. Beranek said earlier that there was no question that Hazelwood was over the legal limit, but it would have been more difficult to prove drunken driving. When it was Hazelwood's turn to speak, he asked Doyle for a "little leniency." He said when he drank that day things were going good and he had rewarded himself. "I am changing," said Hazelwood. "I am making myself a better person." Although he acknowledged Hazelwood's academic achievements, Doyle said he had to sentence him to prison to protect the public and because of the seriousness of the offense.- Rice Lake Chronotype Snowmobile accidents leave one paralyzed, one dead McLEOD COUNTY, Minn. - In McLeod County over the weekend, a snow-covered drainage ditch was the site of two snowmobile crashes in two days. Tragically the two separate incidents left one Glencoe man dead while the other left a Lester Prairie man in critical condition at Hennepin County Medical Center. On Sunday, 44year-old Brian Gatz of Lester Prairie crashed his snowmobile when riding with friends along Dairy Road southeast of Glencoe. He was airlifted to HCMC, where his family says he is in the ICU with spinal injuries and is partially paralyzed. McLeod County sheriff’s investigators rushed to the same spot again on Monday, where tragedy struck yet again. Trent Ondrachek, 26, of Glencoe was out riding with his younger brother Tanner, and investigators suspect they were following Brian Gatz’s fresh snowmobile tracks when they hit the same spot. Tanner escaped with minor injuries, but authorities believe his snowmobile struck Trent, who died later at the hospital from severe internal injuries. Trent leaves behind his wife of two years and they were days away from expecting their first child. Cautions signs and yellow tape now block off the drainage ditch and warn other snowmobilers of the same danger.

McLeod County Sheriff Scott Rehmann said that often on rural roads, snowdrifts over narrow and deep ditches, and he urges snowmobilers to stay on groomed trails.

Ondrachek will be buried in Glencoe, where he has lived all his life. A fund has been set up for Baby Ondrachek, his unborn child. - redrockonair.com and wcco.com

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I have to applaud Gov.-elect Walker for putting the end to the high-speed rail.

This bill would have been a dead horse causing the Wisconsin taxpayer to foot the bill for years to come. We have Congressman Obey, Sen. Kohl and Sen. Feingold to thank for this country losing its manufacturing jobs to Mexico and China. They support North American Fair Trade Agreement, better known as North American Future Traded Away. Businesses can relocate to these countries to hire cheap labor without having to pay workers’ compensation, Social Security, insurance benefits and most of all, without any government regulation.

With NAFTA in place, they can ship their products into our country without having to pay any tariffs. It is about the almighty dollar, it made their CEO’s look

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better and it made the bottom line on their financial reports look good. The stock holders are happy and the top executives get bigger bonuses. Now Mexico is holding us hostage by applying tariffs to some of our products or goods going into their country.

What is going on with this in Washing-

Still a “Christmas” tree

ton? Nothing. The people we elected years ago are looking out for big business.

Lobbyists seem to have our representative’s full attention. The president cannot stop this, only our congressmen and senators can repeal NAFTA, it’s on their shoulders.

As for me, you won’t catch me stepping

one foot into Mexico. I won’t spend my hard-earned dollars in a country that is holding us hostage. There are plenty of places for adventure right here in the good old USA. Keep our dollars at home where they can do the most good.

Lowell D. Rivard Webster

A letter by Bruce Muehlhauser published in last week’s Leader stated that President Obama “has not allowed Christian or other religious symbols in the White House this year and calls our Christmas tree a holiday tree.”

According to factcheck.org, neither the Christmas tree inside or outside the White House is being named a “holiday tree,” contrary to rumors perpetuated in

mass e-mails and Internet stories.

Only once in Washington, D.C., politics has Christmas been stricken from a tree.

In 1995, House Speaker Newt Gingrich, R-Ga., citing political correctness and a spirit of inclusion, renamed his the Capitol Holiday Tree. In 2005, Speaker Dennis Hastert, R-Ill., wrote to the Architect of the Capitol, which oversees the decorations at the Capitol, to plead for changing the name back. His request was granted.

Other states and cities in U.S. and Canada

have gone through the process of renaming and then reclaiming the title “Christmas Tree.”

But the White House confirmed to factcheck.org that the name of the National Christmas Tree will remain, as it has since the tradition’s inception during President Calvin Coolidge’s administration in 1923. The Leader apologizes for the misinformation. - Gary King with information from factcheck.org and wikipedia.com

Caucuses are grassroots democracy.

Every voter living in a village or town can take part in the caucus, but many caucuses have a low turnout. In some cases, less than a full slate of candidates is nominated.

Caucuses must be held between the first and last Tuesday in January. In 2011, caucuses may be held from Jan. 4 through Jan. 25. Citizens gather at a designated time, choose a chairperson for the meeting and nominate persons to be placed on the April ballot.

Villages have six trustees who serve a two-year term, so half the trustees are elected each year. All village presidents are elected this year.

Towns elect a town chair and two supervisors. Many towns also elect a clerk

and treasurer. All the officials serve twoyear terms.

Nominations take place in two ways. A common method is to use paper ballots to place a name in nomination. An alternate method is spoken nominations. Nominees present can remove their names from consideration. A person does not need to be present to be nominated. Two candidates can be nominated for each position.

If the nomination process produces the number of candidates allowed for the ballot, for example six names for three trustee seats, a motion can be made to accept the nomination list as the final list. When more than the maximum number of candidates are nominated, a vote is held to narrow the list to the allowed number.

In villages, three seats are open, so six

candidates can be nominated by the caucus. If more than six persons are nominated, a ballot is taken. Each person present votes for three nominees, and the six persons with the most votes win a place on the April 5 spring election ballot.

Persons do not need to be present to be nominated, but all nominees must accept the nomination within five days of notification of the caucus results. If a candidate declines the nomination, the ballot spot remains empty.

Cities and some villages use nomination papers to select candidates. Candidates in those places have been filling for office in December. A list of those nominees will be reported in early January.

Burnett County villages (president and three trustees in each village).

Grantsburg - Jan. 10: seats held by President Roger Panek and Trustees Mark Dahlberg, Dean Josephson and Glenn Rolloff.

Siren - Jan. 6 (daytime caucus): President Janet Hunter and Trustees Dave Alden, Tom Anderson and Josh Henry.

Webster - Jan. 12: President Tom Stusek and Trustees Kelly Gunderson, Timothy Maloney and Charles Weis.

Bergmann-Mortel and Trustees Marlin Klatt, Corey Berghammer and Dennis Heiken.

Frederic - Jan. 10: President Phil Knuf and Trustees Maria Ammend, John Boyer and William Johnson IV. Luck - Jan. 12: President Steven Nielsen and Trustees Peter Demydowich, Robert Determan and John Wilcoxon.

Milltown - Jan. 10: President Louise Ann White and Trustees Benjamin Wheeler, Jason McKenzie and Robert Rubin.

- Jan. 8, Union - Jan. 19, Webb Lake - Jan. 18, West Marshland - Jan. 13, Wood River - Jan. 8.

A citizen’s guide to nominating caucuses

Residents to decide who will be on April ballot

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer BURNETT AND POLK COUNTIES Residents in most villages and towns will soon get to decide who will run for their boards in the April election. Candidates for village president and half of the six trustee seats on each village council will be nominated by caucuses during January.

In addition, the towns will fill nominate candidates for town chair and two supervisor seats.

[See separate stories for the caucus date for the villages and towns.]

Citizens will choose candidates for the April ballot

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer BURNETT AND POLK COUNTIES – Most local villages and towns will hold nominating caucuses in January to decide who will the candidates on the April 5 election ballot. Villages elect a president and three of the six trustees on the village council. Towns will elect a chair and two supervisors.

Listed are the dates of the caucuses and the names of the present village office holders whose seats are up in April. Caucuses are usually held in the evening or on Saturday (only Siren holds a weekday daytime caucus).

Call your town clerk or village office for time and location

Nominating caucus dates set

Polk County villages (president and three trustees in each village) Balsam Lake – Jan. 10: President Guy Williams and Trustees Michael Voltz, David Knutson and Eugene D’Agostino.

Centuria - Jan. 10: President Wayne Bakke and Trustees Peter Englund, Steven Sylvester and Eric Priebe.

Clayton - Jan. 5: President Jennifer

Burnett County towns (chair, two supervisors, clerk and treasurer where elected) Anderson - Jan. 11, Blaine - Jan. 11, Daniels - Jan. 11, Dewey - Jan. 22, Grantsburg - Jan. 10, Jackson - Jan. 10, LaFollette - Jan. 8, Lincoln - Jan. 22, Meenon - Jan. 10, Oakland - Jan. 13, Roosevelt - Jan. 11, Rusk - Jan. 11, Sand Lake - Jan. 15, Scott - Jan. 8, Siren - Jan. 13, Swiss - Jan. 18, Trade Lake

Polk County towns (chair, two supervisors, clerk and treasurer where elected) Alden - Jan. 13, Apple River - Jan. 18, Balsam Lake - Jan. 17, Beaver - Jan. 11, Black Brook - Jan. 18, Bone Lake -Jan. 15, Clam Falls - Jan. 12, Clayton - Jan. 11, Clear Lake - Jan. 11, Eureka - Jan. 13, Farmington - Jan. 18, Garfield - Jan. 18, Georgetown - Jan. 29 [may be changed], Johnstown - Jan. 11, Laketown not yet set, Luck - Jan. 11, Lincoln - Jan. 13, Lorain Jan. 11, McKinley - Jan. 11, Milltown - Jan. 10, Osceola (nominating papers), St. Croix Falls - Jan. 24, Sterling - Jan. 17, West Sweden - Jan. 18.

CDC recognizes Ho Chunk Nation for increased safety compliance among tribal members

by Brian Bull Wisconsin Public Radio MADISON - The Ho Chunk Nation of Wisconsin is among four Native American tribes being recognized for successfully improving road safety among their members, under a federal initiative.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says traffic crashes are the leading cause of injury-related death for Native Americans, with infants suffering a fatality rate three times greater than that of whites. So in 2004, the CDC awarded the Ho Chunk a four-year grant, which provided up to $80,000 a year for a public service campaign, enforcement measures

by Gil Halsted Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIDE – The number of people held in state prisons across the country declined last year for the first time in more than 30 years. The turnaround in Wisconsin’s prison population was even more dramatic.

Nationally the number of state prison inmates dropped by 0.2 percent in 2009.

But in Wisconsin over the last five years, there’s been a 3-percent drop. Department

for seat belts and training in using children’s car seats.

It marked the first time the CDC has

given direct funding to tribes. And Rob Voss of the Ho Chunk Division of Health says the tribe extended the program by a year with its own funding, and the payoff has been great.

“From 2005 to 2009, Ho Chunk Nation drivers’ use of seat belts increased from 50 percent to 69 percent, passenger seat belt use grew from 33 percent to 63 percent,” notes Voss. “Another measure of success is increased use of child safety seats, which grew from 26 percent in 2005 to 76 percent in 2009.”

The other tribes in the CDC’s road safety program include the San Carlos Apache, White Mountain Apache and the

Tohono O’odham, all in Arizona. Voss says what sets the Ho Chunk apart is that they lack a reservation land base, as well as basic services other tribes enjoy.

“We do have trust lands and villages in different areas,” he says. “But we don’t have an expanse roadway, and we don’t have our own police department at this time.”

The Ho Chunk have recently hired a police chief and plan to develop a tribal police force within a couple of years. Voss says then they’ll be able to build on the success they’ve seen with the road safety program across the 14-county area where tribal members live.

Raemisch says a study done five years ago predicted the state would need 1,600 more beds by this year. Instead, this year there are more than 300 unfilled beds. He says 1,600 beds equates to at least one prison, “and that’s already when you figure it costs $65 to $70 million to build one prison. We’ve already seen tremendous savings.”

According to Mark Mauer of the prison reform group The Sentencing Project, says the key to reducing prison populations is

to send fewer people back to prison for minor technical violations of their parole, which he says drives up the prison population.

It’s not clear whether the current downward trend in the state’s prison population will continue. Raemisch will leave office Jan. 3, and the new Walker administration may not pursue the same corrections policies.

Prison population declining

of Corrections Secretary Rick Raemisch says that’s a truly historic decline, “probably not seen since 1851 when corrections started.”

Raemisch attributes the decline to a change in philosophy the DOC started implementing in 2003.

“We begin an inmate’s return back into the community from the minute they set foot in the institution, and we do that because 97 percent of the inmates do return back into the communities.”

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CENTURIA – Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative hosted its fifth-annual gift drive this holiday season, collecting two van loads of new, unwrapped toys, books, games and gifts for local children.

“We thank our employees, members and friends who so generously donated holiday gifts,” said Joan O’Fallon, Polk-Burnett spokesperson. “We were pleased to serve as a gift collection site again this year as part of our co-op commitment to community. Throughout the year, our members depend on us to keep their lights on, and during the holidays, it’s nice to make the season bright for kids. We are a local business, serving local families.”

Holiday gifts were donated by Polk-Burnett employees, co-op members and the public, and do not affect electricity rates. Gifts collected at Polk-Burnett’s Centuria office were given to Polk County children through Operation Christmas. Gifts collected at Polk-Burnett in Siren were given to Burnett County children through Interfaith Caregivers Christmas for Kids. – from Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative

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Cardinal fest, 2010

There’s not much going on in the outdoors world when you’re sick and stuck in the house for the better part of a week. With the exception of a walk or two to fill the feeders and check the mailbox, Marty it sure didn’t feel like I did anything producSeeger tive at all last week.

Fortunately, the birds at the feeder offer a The small source of enjoyBottom ment when I can’t go outside, or even work.

Line It’s nothing like spotting wildlife on a long hike through the woods while hunting, or while sitting on a bucket on an ice-covered lake, but sometimes you have to just take what you can get.

Being sick during the holidays is somewhat of a downer too, but the day before Christmas Eve gave a boost in my spirits as I witnessed something I’ve never seen before at my bird feeders. The light snowfall seemed to add a finishing touch on an already calm, gorgeous evening, but the 17 male and female cardinals that cluttered my backyard in a feeding frenzy made it even more spectacular. At one time, there may have been a total of 19 cardinals, but they were too busy fluttering around for me to get an exact count.

The late evenings and very early mornings are the best times to watch for the most activity at my feeders, especially for the cardinals. It makes for horrible light for taking photos, but in at least one shot, I managed to capture a total of 17 cardinals. There were no black-capped chickadees, blue jays or even dark-eyed juncos.

Just cardinals, busily packing in as many black oil sunflower seeds as they could stuff into their beaks.

It’s enough to make any average backyard bird-watcher jealous, and quite frankly I’m not exactly sure why dozens of cardinals visit my feeder, almost on cue, every Christmas, but seeing red each day and hearing the songs of other birds tends to bring life to an often quiet and long winter.

Throughout most of the winter season, it’s not uncommon to see at least a half dozen cardinals at my feeders at one time. During the summer months, there’s usually a nesting pair that frequent the feeders and raise their young in a nearby tree, but nothing compares to the cardinal activity during the winter months.

Food is certainly more scarce in the winter, so I try my best to keep the feeders full until the summer months, when I tend to let birds find their own food.

I’m often asked why cardinals tend to flock to my feeders, and the only thing I’ve been able to conclude is that my home is situated in a somewhat open area, with a chunk of hardwood timber nearby. My feeder is situated just a few feet from a tall spruce tree, which offers a perfect escape from predators. And, because the feeders and the spruce are situ-

Late-season giant LEFT: Don Schmidt of Siren arrowed a monster 14-point buck on Tuesday, Dec. 21, during a late-season bow hunt. The archery deer season closes on Sunday, Jan. 9. – Photo submitted

Big ol’ pike First buck

At least 17 northern cardinals visited these feeders recently in Polk County, just before dark, and right on time for the Christmas holiday. Can you spot all 17 of the birds? (Hint, a male and female can be seen in the spruce tree to the right). These particular cardinals are drawn to black oil sunflower seeds, which are purchased regularly at the Polk County Endeavors Adult Development Center located in Balsam Lake. – Photo by Marty Seeger ated in an open area, it gives the birds a ties throughout Polk County. They do a chance to see predators coming from a great job of sorting out all that “filler” distance. material you often get through the chain The other question I’m often asked is department stores, and they’re reasonwhat I’m feeding the birds. The only ably priced on top of it. They have several thing I’ve ever fed the birds is black oil different mixtures of birdseed, but I’ve sunflower seeds, which I purchase from been sticking to what works. the Endeavors Adult Development CenThe northern cardinal is a year-round ter in Balsam Lake. It’s a nonprofit organ- resident of the area, and for most people, ization that has been operating in Polk including myself, it never gets old seeing County since 1965, and a great way to them, or having them around. support individuals living with disabili-

Recycle your Christmas tree, don’t trash it!

MADISON – As the holiday season draws to a close, people across the state are hauling their Christmas trees to the curb and waiting for pickup day.

But did you know that there are other ways to dispose of your tree that not only reduce the amount of waste that goes to the landfill, but also help the environment? Cut trees can be reused in a variety of ways. Keep your holiday green by trying one of the suggestions below: • After the holidays, bring your tree outside to provide winter shelter for birds and animals.

• Trim smaller branches off your tree to use as cover for garden plants. Use the trunk as the base of a trellis or as a tomato stake.

• Use dried branches as kindling for fires. Chop the trunk to use as logs.

• Chip your tree to use as mulch, or check with your local government to see if they collect trees for mulching. If your community doesn’t offer this service, check earth911.org to find a tree recycler near you.

• If you have an artificial tree, consider going back to live trees when it is time for a replacement. Following the steps above, your tree will be recycled back into the environment. Artificial trees use resources to create, and may end up in the landfill after a few years of use.

For more information contact Kathleen Kiefaber, 608-267-2463. – from the DNR

DNR debuts new Web site

Wade Kratzer, 12, of Marshfield, shot this 10-pointer on the day after Thanksgiving while hunting in the area with his dad, Verne. This was his first year hunting. – Photo submitted

Terry Wilson of Webster hauled in this giant pike on Dec. 24. The fish measured 44 inches and weighed 22 pounds, 5 ounces. – Photo courtesy of Wild Bill’s Sporting Goods

MADISON – Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Secretary Matt Frank unveiled DNR’s revamped Web site today, inviting Wisconsinites to take a test drive.

“People rely on DNR’s Web site for everything from planning family trips to applying for an environmental permit.

It’s critical that our huge diversity of users be able to find what they need on our more than 120,000 pages. That’s why I directed staff to reinvent the Web site to better guide users to the information they need,” said Frank.

The new site features an easy Google search appliance, options to sign up for automatic delivery of information and more photos. Information is organized around four main topics: outdoors and nature; business and government; envi-

ronment and health; and help for landowners.

The redesign, completed by DNR staff on regular work time with help from interns, accommodates experienced DNR Web site visitors by simultaneously offering both the old and new sites while content is migrated. A lighthearted greeting urges users to “don your hard hat and click on … the new site under construction. Kick the tires. Do a test drive. Tell us what you think.”

“The Web gives us the means to serve our customers 24/7,” Frank says, “and for that reason, we want to offer the best site possible.”

Users can access the home page of the DNR Web site at dnr.wi.gov. – from the DNR

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2010 Year in Review

Editor’s note: This week’s sports section will feature the top sports moments from 2010, starting with No. 11 down through No. 20. Next week’s sports section will list the top 10 moments.

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by Marty Seeger and Greg Marsten Leader staff writers

Webster boys track and boys state qualifiers The Luck Cardinals boys may have been one of the real surprises this season, due to their small team, but they did exceptionally well on their trip to the state track tournament in La Crosse: Landen Strilzuk qualified for the La Crosse trip in the long jump but needed to set a personal record to win a medal at state, and finished with a 10th-place finish overall, leaping 20 feet, 4-3/4 inches for his best.

A. J. Walsh-Brenizer went into the state meet in the pole vault after setting a personal and school record at sectionals with a 13-foot, 3-inch vault. He finished with an impressive fifth overall at state with a 13-foot vault, tying the three vaulters ahead of him.

Luck junior Roger Steen was expected to shine in the shot put, but qualified in the discus instead. Steen made the podium with a sixth-place finish overall. His best throw was 136 feet, 5 inches, just behind rival Kyler Liljenberg of Webster, who finished fifth.

Siren junior Seth Stoner finished 11th overall on his first trip to La Crosse in the discus, finishing with a best throw of 129 feet, 4 inches.

Frederic junior Tony Peterson was the lone Viking male at state, and competed in the 110-meter hurdles, and finished 10th in the preliminary heat. However, he was disqualified after knocking over a hurdle that fell into the lane of a runner behind him, disqualifying him for the finals.

“He was pretty shaken up, as you can imagine,” said Viking assistant coach Eric Olson.

The Webster boys were strong at the state meet; for the second time in the past three seasons they won the Division 2 state runner-up trophy, and got their fourth consecutive conference title, and third consecutive sectional and regional championships.

“It was quite a season,” head coach Jeff Postler said.

Tiger senior Brian Krause broke a school record in the 800-meter run with a time of 1:57.46, and took third place

The Webster boys track team had another memorable season under head coach Jeff Postler. – Leader file photos overall. Krause took third by just a fraction of a second.

“Brian leaned so much at the right time that he got a chest across a little bit earlier,” Postler said, noting that he may have had to settle for fifth place without the lean.

The 4x800-meter relay team had a time of 8:06.68, taking fifth overall. The team consisted of Jack Taylor, Chaz Heinz, Devin Greene and Krause.

Meanwhile, Taylor had a phenomenal day on the track with a second-place finish in the 3200-meter run and a fourth place in the 800.

The 4x400-meter relay team took seventh in the finals.

That team featured Dan Pope, Krause, Karl Weber and Heinz.

Tiger Mason Kriegel took eighth in the pole vault with

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Senior Kyler Liljenberg made the podium in the discus with a distance of 138-11, and a fifth-place finish.

Area girl tracksters make waves at state Frederic sent several girls in relays and individual events to the state track meet in June.

The Viking girls had two relay teams. The 4 x100-meter team consisted of all juniors: Allison Anderson, Jade Johnson, Tanesha Carlson and Sage Karl. The girls finished eighth in the preliminaries, qualifying them for the final heat. They did very well in the finals, finishing fifth overall.

See Year in Review/next page

Extra Points

The Frederic Viking girls track team had several competitors at the state track meet in 2010.

••• LEADER LAND – The Rice Lake at New Richmond high school hockey game is being broadcast on 104.9 FM beginning at 7 p.m. on Jan. 4. The St. Croix Central at Amery girls basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 4, can be heard on 1260 AM beginning at 7 p.m.

••• MADISON – The Wisconsin Badgers Rose Bowl game versus TCU can be heard on 1260 AM on Jan. 1, beginning at 4 p.m.

••• MADISON – The U-Mass at Badger men’s hockey game on Dec. 30 can be heard on 1260 AM beginning at 7 p.m. The U-Mass at Badger hockey game is also being broadcast on 1260 AM on Dec. 31 beginning at 7 p.m.

••• GREEN BAY – The Jan. 2 Bears at Packers game begins at 3:15 p.m. and can be heard on 105.7 FM. ••• MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Vikings at Detroit game on Sunday, Jan. 2 can be heard on 104.9 FM beginning at noon.

••• 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 2011 and hasn’t been mentioned, send us an e-mail or call and we’ll take it from there. – Marty Seeger

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The Frederic 4x800 squad had less fortune, and finished 15th overall. That team consisted of freshman Katie Simpson, sophomore Leah Engebretson and juniors Sarah Knauber and Samantha Nelson.

Nelson also competed in two individual events, the 800-meter run and the 3200-meter run. She finished a strong 12th in the 800, less than two seconds from the podium, among one of the richest fields of talented runners in any event. Nelson did even better in the 3200meter run, coming in eighth.

Sage Karl also competed in two individual events, the 100- and the 200-meter dash, as well as in the 4x100 relay squad. Karl finished 13th in both sprint events.

Jade Johnson also made the trip to La Crosse in the long jump. Johnson finished with a best leap of 15 feet, 4-1/2 inches, earning her 11th place overall.

Ashley Guevara of Siren made a return trip to La Crosse, and made it count, finishing among the top discus throwers anywhere, with a strong third-place finish out of 16 of the best in the state of Wisconsin. Her best throw was 120 feet, 1 inch, earning her solid bronze honors.

Grantsburg’s Kortney Morrin competed at the state meet in the high jump, hitting a mark of 5-00. She placed 12th overall.

The Webster girls 4x200 team broke the school record in the preliminaries with a time of 1:52.92. It was actually the fourth time the girls had broken the school record this season, with freshman Angel Christianson, junior Alyssa Main, sophomore Melissa Gustavson and senior Kendra Spurgeon.

Junior Mary Johnson placed 13th in the shot put with a throw of 34-01. Shaina Pardun was the other Tiger girl to compete at the state level, in the pole vault.

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Three teams Luck, SCF and Grantsburg, all in sectionals It was very good year for several local baseball squads, with few teams showing more improvement from start to finish than the Grantsburg Pirates. Behind solid pitching and clutch hitting, the Pirates were a team to be reckoned with, showing they had the bats, baserunning and pitching to beat just about anyone, which they also proved with a sweep of Cameron, Turtle Lake/Clayton and Boyceville, respectively, to win their region, and head to the sectionals, where they ultimately met their match with Hurley.

But the Pirates seemed to have a new hero in every win, from Daniel Biorn, Devan Christensen and Trevor Thompson to Joe Engelhart, Russ Thoreen, Gavin Meyer and Nolan Hanson among others, they had players who just plain made things happen, and pitchers who trusted their fielders enough to make pitching by committee a safe approach.

ABOVE: The Luck, St. Croix Falls and Grantsburg baseball teams each earned trips to the sectional tournament after winning regional titles last spring.

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The Grantsburg Pirates cross-country team earned a sectional championship in Boyceville during the fall. BELOW: The Frederic Viking girls cross-country team had success as well, with another trip to state in Wisconsin Rapids. – Leader file photos

Luck also was a team with few true stars, but a bevy of strong position players, even from the bottom of the order. Their bats were exceptional at times: Logan Hacker, Conn Johnson, Collin Svoboda, Bryson Clemenson, Mitch Larson and others all had their moments of glory, and from all spots in the lineup. In the playoffs, the Cards cruised through Shell Lake in a shutout, and surprised the favored Northwood Evergreens in the regional final, before falling to Mellon in the sectional semifinal.

St. Croix Falls was one of the best all-around baseball squads this area has seen in years, going undefeated in Lakeland play at 10-0, and 19-5 overall, and were dominating at times. Their lineup of seniors was so deep, they could possibly have fielded two quality squads, with Gus Koecher, Austin Whittenberger, Blake Klopfer, Matt Vold, Ben Anderson and more. They had no real weak positions or lineups. However, they drew a third seed for the playoffs, and had to work harder than they deserved for regional success, rolling through Osceola, Somerset and Prescott before being stopped in the sectional semifinal with a 10-6 loss to Altoona, who made it all the way to the state finals.

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Cross-country teams end successful seasons at state While Jack Taylor’s state championship is higher on the list of memorable cross-country moments in 2010, there were several other memorable moments for area teams and individuals.

Joey Erickson finished the year at Wisconsin Rapids with a 24th-place finish and a time of 17:17.87. Erickson is a junior this year, but had been to state before. The Pirate boys cross-country team was the talk of the boys scene as they earned a sectional championship and eighth place overall with Steven McKinley, Zach Arnold, Daniel Biorn, Kyle Roberts, Jacob Ohnstad and Brendan Kutz.

“To me that was a great finish to the season for us,” said coach Paul Huskamp.

Four-time all-conference recipient and three-time state qualifier Angela Gaffney completed her final cross-country race with the Pirates at state on the girls end, taking 42nd place with a time of 16:31.34.

The Viking girls cross-country team took a 12th-placeoverall finish at the state meet in Wisconsin Rapids on Oct. 30, with at least three girls coming out with their per-

sonal best times despite a hilly and difficult course.

Those with personal bests included Calla Karl, Katie Simpson and Tanesha Carlson. Others on the team included Samantha Nelson, Sarah Knauber, Sage Karl and Leah Ingebretson.

Webster’s Emma Kelby made the best of her first trip to state, finishing 29th overall in a field of 147 competitors.

Kelby had a time of 16:24.89.

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Luck VB grabs regional crown Several local volleyball teams had banner seasons in 2010, and the competition was as strong as ever in the blossoming West Lakeland Conference, with several squads showing dramatic improvement over previous years. The Unity Eagles doubled their conference victories, played everyone close, and became a solid contender, with several young players making their future quite bright.

The much-improved Eagles not only doubled their conference victory total over 2009, but rightfully shook up several quality squads with their improvement. But ultimately, they fell to conference rival Webster in regional play - another squad that has clipped at dominating Grantsburg’s heels. Those Tigers were also a force to be reckoned with in 2010, finally falling to the Pirates in the regional final. But Webster is an example of a steadily improving, top-heavy conference of similar sized programs.

The upstart Luck Cardinals also surprised many after rolling through playoff opponents like a laser through concert fog, winning a regional title for the first time ever with a strong, 3-1 drubbing of the commendable Turtle Lake Lakers.

The young Cards exploded with a solid, 3-2 victory over conference rival Clayton - who they also upset earlier in the season.

In the regional final, the Cardinals reached their peak, overcoming formidable Turtle Lake in a 3-1 contest victory and their first-ever regional title - leaving the Lakers stunned with their first home loss in over a year.

The Cards would go on to face the 2009 State Champion Chippewa Falls McDonnell Macks in the sectional semifinal, and met their match, but showed they are a squad to watch.

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The Luck girls volleyball team finished their season strong with a regional championship. – File photos by Brenda Martin

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Emery and Campeau hit 1,000 points St. Croix Falls senior Marissa Campeau converted her 1,000th point on Feb. 11 in a 50-41 loss to Clayton. The 6foot-tall Campeau ended the night with 15 points, and was a steady, consistent scoring workhorse for the Saints over her four years as a starter. Campeau’s magic grand shot came during a late third-quarter free throw, and was one of the few bright spots on the night for the Saints. She was a two-time all-conference pick with a 17-point average as a junior who is now playing golf for Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, Minn.

While Campeau used a steady scoring tenure to reach her grand during her senior season, Siren phenom Carley Emery took the fast lane, rushing to a fast grand, culminating with a spectacular, 36-point night on the road against Frederic on Jan. 12 – as a junior!

Dragon fans came out of the woodwork to witness their star player’s momentous achievement of reaching 1,000 career basketball points quicker than anyone can remember. Emery needed 28 points to break a grand that night, and was averaging over 21 points per game, but went on to score 36 points, her high for the season up to that point, and led her team to a solid, 84-38 victory.

Siren head coach Ryan Karsten said Emery’s high point total was not the result of easy schedules, a weak conference or give-and-go offensive schemes; it was the result of years of practice, work and exceptional dedication.

And said she is likely among the fastest statewide 1,000point achievers for any girl.

“It’s kind of unreal,” Emery admitted afterward, showing a grin that never seemed to go away. “It’s still like it just happened. It’s hard to describe!”

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the first day and an 87 on day two and was 25 over par.

Siren sophomore Luke Bollant earned his first trip to University Ridge, placing 22nd overall with a two-day total of 176. He shot an 86 on the first day and a 90 on the second day, while shooting 32 over par. Bollant was also named to Academic All-State.

Luck’s Carson Giller ended his high school career with a trip to University Ridge Golf Course, finishing 17th overall with a score of 88 on the first day and 84 during miserable conditions on day two, for a total of 172. He shot a 28 over par.

The only area girls golfers to make it to state were Luck/Unity golfer Avery Steen and Osceola’s Casey Danielson in October. Steen tied for 19th place with a two-day total of 179.

Danielson won her second straight state championship with a two-day, 18-hole total of 138, which was seven strokes better than her nearest competitor, Brooke Ferrell of Edgerton.

Unity’s No. 1 doubles team makes history After earning a special bid to the state tournament in Madison on 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 lost, but ended a strong season with a record of 19-5, and a school record of 45 career wins from 2008-10.

Despite the loss, coach Beth 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.

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Area golfers make some noise The Eagle boys golf team won their second straight conference title in May, but were unable to carry their successful regular season to the state tournament as a team. The area did have three golfers compete at state however, including Unity’s Reed Sorenson.

“It was miserable conditions. It was raining; it was windy. It was the same for everybody, but it was just difficult,” said Unity coach Larry Stencil, who had sophomore Reed Sorenson down for his first-ever state appearance. Sorenson shot a two-day total of 169 and tied for 29th place among 52 competitors. He shot an 82 on

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The Unity Eagles golf team earned their second conference title during the fall. – Leader file photos

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Siren’s Carley Emery (above) and Marissa Campeau of St. Croix Falls (below) earned 1,000 points in 2010.

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Unity/Luck’s No. 1 doubles team after a trip to state.

Frederic/Luck football rivalry renewed With the Vikings down 17-0 at the half, and momentum in Luck’s favor, this football game had all the makings of a blowout. But in high school sports, anything can happen, which is exactly what the Vikings proved on Thursday, Oct. 21, in a meeting between teams that hadn’t played each other in 17 years.

The last time the Frederic Viking and Luck Cardinal football teams met was in 1993, and the view from both sidelines made it quite obvious that fans, coaches and players alike had waited a long time for this particular game.

Despite a solid effort by the Cardinals in the first half, the Vikings powered their way back with solid defense and enough offense to overcome the Cardinals by a score of 20-17, which should make for some very interesting games in the future for both teams.

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Gobler voted president-elect of Board of Control The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Board of Control elected Mark Gobler of Luck as president-elect in August. Gobler was the former treasurer of the Board of Control and will assume the role of president in 2011.

Gobler said he “thought it’d be interesting” to take on a different role with the Board of Control, and sees it as a thank-you of sorts to the Luck School Board for allowing him to run for the Board of Control in the first place.

Being president is a difficult but important position, and has a chance to bring recognition for District 1, which Gobler represents. District 1 covers a very large area that extends as far Mark Gobler south as I-94, to Hwy. 51 in the north.

Gobler said he often gets asked by other board members which schools have the best facilities to host larger WIAA events, such as playoffs. He cited Unity’s softball field as just one example, but hinted toward others in the area that could be well-suited to host playoff events, such as Frederic’s new softball field, which has great seating and has potential to host an upper-level playoff game. Although District 1 is the WIAA’s largest district out of the seven in the state, Gobler said he keeps in constant contact with schools in the northern part of the state to ensure that they’ve been well represented.

“I really enjoy our board members, I think we all have the same goal as to make things right for our student athletes,” Gobler said.

The Luck and Frederic football teams after 17 years apart.

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Webster boys use a solid defense to stifle Saints Webster 56, St. Croix Falls 39

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer WEBSTER – The Webster Tigers boys basketball team used a strong second half and aggressive defense to hold off the visiting St. Croix Falls Saints in a makeup conference game at Webster on Dec. 21.

The Tigers led the whole way, and stretched that lead out by over 20 points at times before the final buzzer, with the Tigers coming out on top, 56-39, in a West Lakeland Conference matchup that included scoring by nine different Tigers.

The Saints had a tough time converting many of their baskets, in part due to a smothering Webster defense that kept the Tigers in second-shot mode, often shooting on the run and off balance through much of the first half. They trailed by a 3219 deficit as the halftime buzzer lit up the Webster gym.

“We talked a little about that at halftime,” Webster head coach Randy Hedrick said, “and I had them get a little more aggressive on defense.”

That increased aggressiveness grew even stronger in the final frames, and Webster senior Austin Elliot continued to affirm his status as one of the premier players in the conference, lighting up the scoreboard with 22 points for the gamehigh honors. His supporting cast also contributed to his play, with senior James Wethern’s follow-up shooting among the best in the conference - acting as a strong key in the Tiger scoring attack.

The hosting Tigers were able to keep the very quick Saints in check all night, and also limited their scoring effectively with that aggressive defense. Not a single Saint got into double digits, but just like the Tigers, they had nine players scoring points - just not enough points to stay with the talented Tigers.

Webster held on solidly for the win and, in spite of pulling far ahead at times, the final score was a more respectable 56-39, moving the Tigers to 5-1 overall and 3-1 in conference play, just a tick behind Luck and Grantsburg. The Saints are now at 16 overall, and 0-4 in West Lakeland play.

“I’d call it a team win,” Hedrick said.

“We handled the ball well, and Austin (Elliot) handled the ball well, also, like he can. We’ve got some areas of improvement, sure, but yeah, a good team win!”

Webster plays this week in a tourna-

St. Croix Falls senior Nick Johnson (No. 4) drives up court with Webster senior Dan Dochniak. – Photos by Greg Marsten

19 points for the Cardinals and the defense allowing just eight to the Panthers.

The Cardinals were led by Alec Mortel’s 13 points, while Brady Klatt and Brodie Kunze each scored nine. Cole Mortel and Roger Steen scored eight, Evan Armour, seven and A.J. Walsh-Brenizer, one. – Marty Seeger

Webster senior James Wethern slides in a bucket against the Saints.

ment in Glenwood City, while the Saints are off until after the new year, when they host Clear Lake on Jan. 4 and Siren three days later, giving them some time to regroup.

Luck 55, Ellsworth 38 LUCK – “Tough defense. Great help.

Balance scoring. Great job on the boards,” were the words coach Rick Giller used to describe the Cardinals boys basketball team’s rout against Ellsworth in noncon-

ference action on Tuesday, Dec. 21.

Giller said the team struggled offensively in the first half but it was the Cardinals who were able to break from the Panthers press and find open looks under the basket to help with the win.

The game was knotted at seven points apiece in the first quarter and the Cardinals led 18-15 at halftime. The Cards scored another 18 points in the third quarter, holding Ellsworth to 15, before opening up the game in the fourth quarter with

Braham 75, Grantsburg 42 BRAHAM, Minn. – It was a tough night for the Pirate boys basketball team on Tuesday, Dec. 21, as they lost at Braham, Minn.

“We were out of it from the start,” said coach Nick Hallberg. “I’d like to think we were ready to play but we certainly didn’t show it.”

The Pirates were down 48-24 at halftime and couldn’t seem to get things going offensively, with Brent Myers leading with 14 points, David Ohnstad and Trevor Thompson adding nine, Nolan Hanson, four, and Daniel Biorn, Connor Myers and Seth Coy adding two points apiece.

– Marty Seeger

Northwestern girls come from behind over Webster Northwestern 45, Webster 38

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer WEBSTER – The Webster Tiger girls basketball team started strong but were eventually overtaken by the visiting Northwestern Tigers, on Dec. 21, who managed to get their first win of the season, 45-38, in part due to a strong shift on full-court defense.

Webster started strong using an aggressive defensive approach to keep the Northwestern girls out of the lane and into a one-shot-and-out offense that allowed the Webster girls to get to a lead and hold it for the entire first half, in part due to senior Mary Johnson’s 14 first-half points.

But the second half began to turn Northwestern’s way, thanks, in part, to the shooting of Ally May, who tallied 17 points, 11 of which were scored in the second half.

Webster had a hard time keeping up with Northwestern in the final quarter, and while the Webster girls worked hard to stay ahead, they got loose with fouls, which put their visitors into the bonus.

There was a very scary moment when Webster senior Chris Stoll went flying after a loose ball and dove almost headRIGHT: Webster senior Rachel Salas moves the ball up court against the Northwestern Tigers. – Photos by Greg Marsten

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first into a dividing wall, quieting the whole crowd. She recovered quickly, and returned to the game a few minutes later, thankfully.

Northwestern was able to use the press to good effect, and it made for lots of turnovers, which helped turn the tide toward the Northwestern variety of Tiger.

Webster lost the lead, and trailed by several points for much of the final minutes, in spite of a valiant defensive effort by senior Michelle Gibbs, who personally forced several turnovers and made a Webster comeback seem possible.

But the Northwestern girls smelled blood in the water, and were able to keep the Webster girls in check on the offensive end, and used the free throw to maximum advantage, pulling away as the clock waned for the win, 45-38.

Webster had a strong night from Gibbs, who finished with 12 points, and combined with Johnson for 30 of Webster’s 38 points. The local Tigers are now 3-3 overall and 2-1 in the West Lakeland Conference. They next play a conference match with the Pirates on the road in Grantsburg.

St. Croix Falls 58, Chetek 46 ST. CROIX FALLS – The Saints girls basketball team led the entire way and swept over the visiting Chetek/Weyerhaeuser Bulldogs by a 58-46 tally in a nonconference match on Dec. 21.

The Saints win included four players scoring double figures, led by 16 points from sophomore Sydney Geisness, 12 by junior Alexis Erickson and 10 each for Sarah Petznick and Caitlyn Olson.

St. Croix Falls held a nine-point lead at the half, and stretched that out to double figures and held it for the rest of the contest.

The Bulldogs had a good night from junior Molly Mikaska, who wrangled 16 points past the Saints. No other Bulldog scored over 8 points.

St. Croix Falls went into Thursday’s match with Shell Lake on a three-game win streak, and after the holiday break, plays host to Clear Lake in a nonconference match on Jan. 4. They are now 4-2 overall and 2-1 in conference, losing only to Frederic on Dec. 10.

Siren 57, Turtle Lake 50 SIREN – It was maybe closer than the Dragons would have liked, but it was a nonconference win, nonetheless, for the

A R E A Hacker’s Lanes

Monday Afternoon Standings: Vultures 43, Bears 37.5, Swans 33.5, Zebras 30, Eagles 27.5, Badgers 26, Night Hawks 25.5, Cardinals 17.

Women’s games: Mary Young 225, Marge Traun 201, Barb Austad 199.

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

Men’s games: Duane Doolittle 240, Steve Holt 231, Dale Johnson 230.

Men’s series: Dale Johnson 596, Duane Doolittle 576, Roger Messer 573.

Team games: Vultures 758, Night Hawks 727, Bears 692.

Team series: Vultures 2062, Night Hawks 1962, Swans 1896.

Monday Night Ladies Standings: House of Wood 72, Hog Wild Gals 69, The Bottle Shop 64.5, Mane Attractions 60, Hacker’s Lanes 58.5, Bye 10.

Individual games: Ramona Renfroe (HWG) 213, Rhonda Bazey (HW) 179, Kathy Java (HL) 178.

Individual series: Ramona Renfroe (HWG) 512, Rhonda Bazey (HW) 511, Robin Lindvall (BS) 464.

Team games: Hog Wild Gals 674, Hacker’s Lanes 568, The Bottle Shop 557.

Team series: Hog Wild Gals 1776, Hacker’s Lanes 1638, House of Wood 1606.

Tuesday Classic Standings: Great Northern Outdoors 141, Bottle Shop 109, Yellow Lake Lodge 106.5, SHWHORAW CO. 95.5, Pioneer Bar 79, Rural American Bank 54.

Individual games: Brett Daeffler 268, Dale Frandsen 247, Ed Bitler 244.

Individual series: Brett Daeffler 720, Ed Bitler 666, Kelsey Bazey 620.

Team games: Bottle Shop 645, Great

Morgan Denny had a monstrous game against Cumberland on Tuesday, Dec. 21, with 28 points and 19 rebounds. – Photo by Jenna Clemenson

Siren girls basketball team, 57-50, over the visiting Lakers of Turtle Lake on Dec. 21.

Siren seniors Ashley Guevara and Carley Emery combined for 40 points in the win, with Guevara racking up 21 of the total, including five 3-pointers.

The Lakers actually pulled away in the first frame, but the Dragons recovered and exploded for 23 second-quarter points, courtesy of a barrage of 3-pointers - six in total - with one from Emery, two from Guevara and two more from sophomore Brittany Coulter, who finished with 10 points in the win.

Siren pulled into the half with a nonepoint lead after their flurry of longrangers. The Lakers recovered slightly in the third quarter, but went flat at the freethrow line, executing just four of 11 attempts, compared to 12 of 17 efficiency for Siren.

The Dragons managed to stay ahead of the visiting Lakers for the second half, in spite of putting only six points on the board in the third quarter. They recovered

and found the inside of the net in the fourth, scoring 14 points and winning by a seven-point margin, staying perfect with a 5-0 record, and 2-0 atop the West Lakeland Conference. The Lakers move to 3-4 overall, and 1-2 in the Central Lakeland.

Notables for Siren included 19 first-half points for Guevara, and Raven Emery added seven points to her team’s final tally. Carley Emery finished with 19 points, as mentioned, which included an impressive 10 of 10 from the charity stripe.

Turtle Lake’s Tricia Hanson and Victoria Westlund tagged up for 28 points, with Ashley Lahti adding 10 to the mix.

Siren is off until they travel to St. Croix Falls on Jan. 7, while the Lakers host Clayton on Jan. 6.

Frederic 66, Clear Lake 46 CLEAR LAKE – The Frederic girls basketball team had a solid outing against Clear Lake on Tuesday, Dec. 21, and despite allowing 20 points in the first quar-

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Northern Outdoor 636, SHWHORAW CO. 591.

Team series: Great Northern Outdoors 1864, Bottle Shop 1804, SHWHORAW CO. 1688.

Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Brett Daeffler 9x = 268; Ed Bitler 5x = 244.

Games 50 or more above average: Brett Daeffler 268 (+68); Dale Frandsen 247 (+61).

Series 100 or more above average: Brett Daeffler 720 (+117).

Splits converted: 2-4-8-10: Butch Hacker. 3-10: Mike Sullivan. 2-4-10: Rita Bohn. 5-6: Rita Bohn.

Wednesday Night Early Men’s Standings: Pioneer Bar 40, Lewis Silo 36, A-1 Machine 31, Cummings Lumber 29.5, Skol Bar 22.5, Larsen Auto Center 21.

Individual games: Curtis Renfroe (SB) 264, Chuck Kruse (CL) & Chris Rowel (PB) 236.

Individual series: Curtis Renfroe (SB) 674, Mark Bohn (SB) 610, Steve Baillargeon (A-1) 601.

Team games: Skol Bar 1014, Cummings Lumber 960, Pioneer Bar 929.

Team series: Skol Bar 2825, Lewis Silo 2737, Cummings Lumber 2670.

Thursday Early Men’s Standings: Wikstrom Construction 53.5, Fab Four 53, Daeffler’s Quality Meats 53, American Family Siren 52.5, Grindell Law Offices 48.5, Frontier Trails 41.5, Hell Raisers 33.5, Red Iron Studios 28.5 Individual games: Joshua Henry (AFS) 293, Brett Daeffler (FT) 288, David Bannie (WC) 285.

Individual series: Maurice Johnson (FT) 733, Brett Daeffler (FT) 720, Joshua Henry (AFS) 716.

Team games: American Family Siren 758, Frontier Trails 729, Daeffler’s Quality Meats 703.

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ter, they were able to bounce back and coast to a convincing win.

“Good to get a complete win heading into break,” said Vikes coach Troy Wink, who was pleased to see his girls get back into a well-balanced night of scoring.

Jade Johnson led with 19 points, Sam Nelson, 16, Maria Miller, 14 and Corissa Schmidt, 10. Also scoring were Vanessa Neumann and Sage Karl who had four and three points respectively.

Frederic was down by five points after the first quarter but held the Warriors to six points in the second quarter and 10 apiece in both the third and fourth quarters. The Vikings also shot 11 of 16 from the free-throw line. – Marty Seeger

Luck 62, Cumberland 59 CUMBERLAND – The Luck girls basketball team had a nice win before their long Christmas break last Tuesday, Dec. 21, beating Cumberland on their home court.

“It was a nice Christmas present for the kids, coaches and our fans. The game was closely contested throughout and our offense, somewhat dominated in our last two games, got us off to a great start, putting 18 points on the board in the first quarter,” said Luck coach Marty Messar.

The Cardinals had huge games from their two leading scorers with Morgan Denny’s double-double performance with 28 points and 19 rebounds. Avery Steen had 23 points and five assists.

It was a solid night of rebounding for the Cardinals according to Messar. Freshman Darian Ogilvie started the game and had eight boards to go with two points.

Six others also had four rebounds. The team shot 14 of 24 from the line, and shot 17 times from the line in the fourth quarter. Other scorers included Ashlyn Petersen, six, Jackie LaDuke, two, and Maia Lehmann, one. – Marty Seeger

Rush City, 60 Grantsburg 43 RUSH CITY, Minn. – The Pirate girls basketball team lost to Rush City on Tuesday, Dec. 21, before entering their Christmas break and when holiday tournaments begin. Kortney Morrin led the team with 18 points on the night and Haley Larson added nine.

Others getting into the scoring action included Kylie Pewe, seven, Macy Hanson, four, Sam Schweiger and Nicole McKenzie with two, and Lisa Gaffney, one. – Marty Seeger

R E S U LT S Team games: Hansen Farms Inc. 863, Johnson Upholstery 849, Stotz & Company 846.

Team series: Hansen Farms Inc. 2483, Johnson Upholstery 2469, Stotz & Company 2462.

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Team series: Frontier Trails 2072, American Family Siren 2030, Daeffler’s Quality Meats 2020.

Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Joshua Henry 5x = 238; Denis Lieder 5x = 238; Dave Bannie 5x = 255; Brett Daeffler 8x = 279.

Games 50 or more above average: Brett Daeffler 279 (+80); Joshua Henry 268 (+86); Dennis Lieder 238 (+68); Simon Nelson 224 (+63); Tim Pederson 229 (+59).

Splits converted: 2-7: Curtis (Mike) Renfroe. 3-7-8: Dave Grindell. 4-9: Curtis (Mike) Renfroe. 5-8: Simon Nelson.

Thursday Late Standings: Hansen Farms Inc. 39, Johnson Upholstery 33, Hog Wild BBQ & Grill 32, Stotz & Company 25.5, Fisk Trucking 22.

Women’s games: Judy Bainbridge 161, Rita Frandsen 151.

Women’s series: Judy Bainbridge 414, Rita Frandsen 383.

Men’s games: Eugene Wynn Jr. 238, Larry Fisk 221, Daryl Bazey 212, Men’s series: Lloyd Swanson 617, Eugene Wynn Jr. 614, Larry Fisk 573.

Tuesday Early Mixed Standings: Jim’s Flooring 116.5, What the Ek 107, Lamar Stars 98.5, Mom’s Boys 98.5, Lemon Heads 92, Lane Crashers 88, The New Comers 72.5, Bye 0.

Women’s games: Linda Larson 194, Brenda Lehmann 173, Jeri Sanderson 167.

Women’s series: Linda Larson 488, Brenda Lehmann 482, Sharyl Swagger 478.

Men’s games: Glen Minnick 224, Zach Gurtner 222, Jim Lammert 220.

Men’s series: Jeff Lehmann 616, Glen Minnick 583, Jim Lammert 581.

Team games: Jim’s Flooring 626.

Team series: Jim’s Flooring 1728.

Tuesday Night Men’s Standings: The Cobbler Shop 88.5, Hack’s Pub 84, The Dugout 75.5, Steve’s Appliance 71.5, Dream Lawn 64.5, Centurview Park 63.5, Nel-Lo-Hill Farm 59.5, McKenzie Lanes 53.

Individual games: Darren McKenzie 289, Jim McKenzie 256, Ken Williams 247.

Individual series: Darren McKenzie 710, Craig Willert 665, Jim McKenzie 664.

Team games (Handicap): Steve’s Appliance 1195.

Team series (Handicap): The Cobbler Shop 3517.

Wednesday Early League Mixed Standings: Amrhien Painting 8, Holiday StationStore 6, Suzie Q’s 4, Cutting Edge 4, Pro Fab 4, Hack’s Pub 4, Top Spot 2, Bye 0.

Women’s games: Dixie Runberg 186, Justine Melin 176, Amy Eibs 172.

Women’s series: Dixie Runberg 480, Jeanne Kizer 454, Justine Melin 438.

Men’s games: Mike Welling 231, Merlin Fox 225, Bob Chitty 219.

Men’s series: Bob Chitty 615, Mike Welling 601, Merlin Fox 599.

Team games (Handicap): Suzie Q’s 697.

Team series (Handicap): Holiday StationStore 1975.

Wednesday Night Men’s Standings: Harvest Moon 38, McKenzie Lanes 32, Edina Realty 30, Davy’s Construction 30, Tiger Express 26, Dalles Electric 24, Reed’s Marina 24, Hanjo Farms 18.

Individual games: Craig Willert 279, Gene Braund 254, Gene Swenson 247.

Individual series: Craig Willert 737, Daryn Sylvester 669, Cookie Nelson 665.

Team games (Handicap): Edina Realty 1095, Tiger Express 1017.

Team series (Handicap): Edina Realty 3188, Tiger Express 2932.

Saturday Night Mixed Standings: Roller Coasters 13, Fisk Trucking 13, Ten Pin Titans 12, Pin Busters 10, Happy Campers 7, Melonbergers 5, The In-Laws 4, Eureka Bombers 4.

Women’s games: Jean Judd 225, Linda Katzmark 192, Eileen Tomlinson 164.

Women’s series: Linda Katzmark 497, Jean Judd 470, Eileen Tomlinson 444.

Men’s games: Erv Lehmann 237, Bill Berg 236, Roger Fisk 221.

Men’s series: Erv Lehmann 633, Bill Berg 576, Roger Fisk 562.

Team games: Fisk Trucking 900, Pin Busters 897, Roller Coasters 890.

Team series: Pin Busters 2567, Roller Coasters 2544, Ten Pin Titans 2525.

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Saints boys and girls win out in Shell Lake

St. Croix Falls 47, Shell Lake 34

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer SHELL LAKE – The Saints girls basketball team grabbed a win over Shell Lake on Thursday, Dec. 23, holding the Lakers to a low-scoring game and providing a consistent effort on offense.

The Saints led 13-5 after the first quarter before pulling ahead by 10 points at the half. Natalie Sempf led the Saints with nine first-half points and 13 overall, while everyone seemed to get into the scoring mix as Sarah Petznick had nine, Sydney Geisness, six, Caitlyn Olson, Rebecca Wampfler and Alexis Erickson each had two points and Taylor Orton added three.

Sarah Petznick with a jump shot against Shell Lake defenders Shania Pokorny and Colleen Knoop

Basket is good but not quite a dunk for Zach Christensen. – Photos by Larry Samson

St. Croix Falls Nick Johnson with a fast break layup, Basket was good.

LEADER SPORTS SCOREBOARD BOYS BASKETBALL

West Lakeland Standings Conf. Overall Team Grantsburg Pirates 3-0 5-1 Luck Cardinals 3-0 5-1 Webster Tigers 2-1 5-1 Unity Eagles 1-2 4-2 Siren Dragons 1-2 3-2 Frederic Vikings 1-3 3-3 St. Croix Falls Saints 0-4 1-6 Scores Tuesday, December 21 Braham, Minn., 75, Grantsburg 42 Luck 55, Ellsworth 38 Webster 56, St. Croix Falls 39 Thursday, December 23 St. Croix Falls 59, Shell Lake 28 Upcoming Wednesday, December 29 6 p.m.

Grantsburg at Glenwood City tourney Webster at Glenwood City tourney Thursday, December 30 3:30 p.m. Siren at Clayton tourney 5:30 p.m. Frederic at Clayton tourney Tuesday, January 4 6 p.m.

Clear Lake at St. Croix Falls (DH) 7:30 p.m. Northwood at Frederic (DH) Chetek at Luck Prairie Farm at Unity (DH) Turtle Lake at Siren

WRESTLING

Upcoming Wednesday, December 29 10 a.m.

St. Croix Falls at River Falls (Northern Badger) Unity at River Falls (Northern Badger) Thursday, January 6 7 p.m.

Turtle Lake/Clayton at Unity St. Croix Falls at Frederic

GIRLS HOCKEY

WSFLGUS Blizzard 3-5-1 Scores Tuesday, December 21 Chippewa Falls/Menomonie 2, Blizzard 0 Upcoming Wednesday, December 29 11 a.m.

Tournament at Siren Tuesday, January 4 7 p.m.

New Richmond at Siren Thursday, January 6 7 p.m.

Blizzard at Hudson

St. Croix Falls 59, Shell Lake 28 SHELL LAKE – The Saints boys showed complete domination against Shell Lake in the boys and girls doubleheader last Thursday, taking a 24-5 first quarter lead and never looking back.

The Saints defense allowed just three Lakers points in the second quarter, eight points in the third quarter and 12 in the fourth.

A little left-handed hook shot for Sarah Petznick, basket good.

Every St. Croix Falls player got into the scoring mix with Zach Christenson and Marcus Campbell leading with 11 points apiece. Christenson led with nine boards as well. Also scoring were Nick Johnson, eight, Noah Casterton, six, Nathan Gravesen, five, Joe Thayer and Cody Zelinski, four, Jared Spreiter, Ben Clausen and Rob Heilig each with three points and Jace Marek, one.

Blizzard girls fall to the hosting Cardinals

GIRLS BASKETBALL

West Lakeland Standings Conf. Overall Team Siren Dragons 2-0 5-0 Frederic Vikings 2-1 5-2 St. Croix Falls Saints 2-1 5-2 Webster Tigers 2-1 3-3 Unity Eagles 1-1 4-2 Grantsburg Pirates 0-2 2-3 Luck Cardinals 0-3 3-4 Scores Tuesday, December 21 Frederic 66, Clear Lake 46 Luck 62, Cumberland 59 Rush City, Minn., 60, Grantsburg 43 St. Croix Falls 58, Chetek-Weyerhaeuser 46 Siren 57, Turtle Lake 50 Northwestern 45, Webster 38 Thursday, December 23 St. Croix Falls 47, Shell Lake 34 Upcoming Wednesday, December 29 TBD Webster at Glenwood City 8:15 p.m. Grantsburg at Glenwood City Tuesday, January 4 6 p.m.

Northwood at Frederic (DH) Prairie Farm at Unity (DH) 7:30 p.m. Clear Lake at St. Croix Falls (DH)

BOYS HOCKEY

Two Rivers Conference Team Conf. Overall WSFLGUS Blizzard 2-0-0 8-0-1 Mora/Hinckley-Finlayson 1-0-0 2-4-0 Minneapolis 1-0-0 5-1-0 Legacy Christian Academy 1-1-0 1-5-0 North Branch 1-2-0 2-6-0 Moose Lake Area 0-1-0 4-3-0 Pine City/Rush City 0-2-0 1-7-0 Scores Tuesday, December 21 Blizzard 5, Somerset 5 Monday, December 27 Blizzard 6, Madison Memorial 1 Upcoming Wednesday, December 29 TBD Blizzard at Rice Lake Tourney Tuesday, January 4 7:30 p.m. Blizzard at Mora, Minn.

GYMNASTICS

Upcoming Thursday, January 6 6:30 p.m. Rush City, Minn., at Grantsburg Friday, January 7 6 p.m.

St. Croix Falls/Unity at Superior

Blizzard’s Krysta Laqua sends the puck down the ice during a game last week. – File photo

by Greg Marsten Chippewa Falls 2, Blizzard 0

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer CHIPPEWA FALLS – The Blizzard girls hockey team had a major scoring drought on Tuesday, Dec. 21, and actually, their opponents, the Chippewa Falls/Menomonie Cardinals did, as well, except for about a minute-long blast during the second period, when Edie Reeg notched a pair of goals, first at the 13:26 mark on a power play, and then about a minute later, at 14:30 in the same period, with an even stronger goal that would prove to be the only scoring of the contest.

The Blizzard just couldn’t get the puck past sophomore Cardinal goalie Lauren

Scobie. But they also had a hard time shooting the puck, as the Cardinal defense managed to keep the normally peppering Blizzard girls from the net, for the most part, notching just nine shots on goal for the whole game.

Blizzard goalie Tiffany Meyer was tested by the hosting Cardinals, and in spite of the two goals given up, came through with 38 saves on 40 shots on goal.

The holiday break may give the Blizzard a chance to regroup for the second half of the season. They have an overall record of 3-5-1, and host a tourney early this week at Siren, hoping to get back on track before they host New Richmond on Jan. 4.

Governor-elect plans to sign off on rule changes

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by Shawn Johnson Wisconsin Public Radio STATE CAPITOL – Gov.-elect Scott Walker wants to put restrictions on state agencies when it comes to writing the administrative rules that affect everything from building codes to water quality.

Walker also wants to make sure those rules get cleared by him personally.

A lot of the bills that pass the Legislature and get signed into law by the governor don’t get down to the fine details. It’s left to state agencies to use their expertise to fill in the gaps, whether that be some

kind of building standard or size limit.

Those are administrative rules.

The rules agencies develop are reviewed by the Legislature, which can block them or change them. Walker says he also wants to require those rules to be approved by him to make sure they’re considering the big picture.

“With all due respect, and this is not beating up on people in the bureaucracy, but one state agency might have a narrow focus and not see the implications it has not only on other parts of state government, but it has on the citizens of the state

Friends of the Library

Penny Bistram, U.S. Bancorp, presents Lisa Olson, president of the Friends of the Frederic Library, a check for $500 to help the Friends bring a variety of adult programs to the library in 2011 in celebration of its 75th anniversary. - Photo submitted

Encouraging more pediatricians to write prescriptions for books

by Chuck Quirmbach Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIDE – A program in which the medical community encourages young people to read is expanding to more Wisconsin communities.

Though some doctors write seemingly illegible prescriptions, some have been taking part in a national program called “Reach Out and Read.” Typically under the program, pediatricians talk with parents about the importance of reading aloud to their children, and some doctors even write prescriptions to promote reading. About 50 sites in the state have wait-

ing room volunteers read to children and then let the parents keep the books.

Medical College of Wisconsin professor Dr. Earnestine Willis says promoting childhood literacy is a proper role for the health-care community.

Willis says “Reach Out and Read” recognizes that some households don’t have much money for children’s books.

“Reach Out and Read” has been operating in parts of Wisconsin for several years, but about 50 health-care organizations have just teamed up to expand the program to more of the state.

by Patty Murray Wisconsin Public Radio GREEN BAY – A victim’s rights group is asking a federal prosecutor to investigate what they say is possible obstruction of justice by officials with the Green Bay Catholic Diocese.

The Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests says the request is based on court transcripts of a deposition by a diocesan priest. SNAP says it details a standing order by a former bishop to de-

stroy files on clergy who allegedly molested minors. The order came in 2007, the same year state law was changed to allow church officials to be sued if they were proven to have protected known pedophiles.

SNAP is asking the federal prosecutor to investigate senior members of the diocese including the current Bishop David Ricken, and former Bishop David Zubik who now runs the Diocese of Pittsburgh.

by Chuck Quirmbach Wisconsin Public Radio MILWAUKEE – A shareholder of Marshall and Ilsley has filed a lawsuit seeking to block last week’s deal between Wisconsin’s largest bank and a Canadian firm.

BMO Financial Group of Canada wants to take over Milwaukee-based M & I, in a $4-billion stock deal. But an M&I stockholder in New York doesn’t like the offer.

The stockholder’s attorney is David Wissbroecher, who says the deal would harm

M& I shareholders in general and mainly benefit company executives, in part because BMO would repay the federal bank bailout funds that M & I received.

Wissbroecher says under Wisconsin law, M & I’s board of directors are supposed to maximize the value of the shareholder’s interest and not look out for company managers. The lawsuit asks a Milwaukee court to halt the bank deal until changes are made. M&I says it doesn’t comment on pending lawsuits.

Group wants Green Bay Diocese investigated

Lawsuit attempts to stop M & I Bank deal

of Wisconsin.”

Walker also wants a new law that would let people who sue over rules bring those lawsuits in the county where they live. Right now they all get challenged in Dane County, where the rules get written.

Wisconsin Wildlife Federation Director George Meyer follows the rule-making process for issues that affect natural resources. He says it should have strong oversight, but questions whether the governor needs to sign off on things his own secretaries propose.

“I would think that they would not pro-

pose it without the general blessing of his office already,” says Meyer.

And while Walker says his plan will help create jobs, Sun Prairie Assembly Democrat Gary Hebl says it only adds another layer of bureaucratic red tape.

Because this plan is only an idea at this point, it’s hard to say whether Walker’s power of review would apply retroactively to rules that are already on the books. But Walker told reporters there have been rules advanced recently that he thinks are onerous, including one involving restrictions on phosphorus.

by Patty Murray Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIDE – Wisconsin is neither a big gainer nor a big loser in the most recent census. The U.S. Census Bureau released its official count Tuesday, Dec. 21.

The director of the U.S. Census Bureau released the official population count of the country in Washington, D.C. Robert Groves says there are now nearly 10 percent more residents than there were in 2000, with a resident population of 308,745,538.

Wisconsin now accounts for nearly 5.7 million of those residents, a 6-percent jump from 2000. Neighboring Michigan is the only state to have a population decline.

The bureau breaks the country down into four sections, with the Northeast and Midwest showing gains of 3 to 4 percent.

The South and West saw gains roughly four times greater.

The statistics are important because the census helps shape the nation’s economy and politics. Wisconsin holds onto its eight seats in Congress. Groves says 10 states, including Illinois and Iowa, will lose members of the House of Representatives, whose allocation is based on population. He says it’s a “continuation of a multidecades trend of growth in the southern and western region. Many different circumstances contribute to the population growth or decline in each state.”

The Bureau will release more detailed 10-year census data to the states in February and March. It will break demographics down into things like male to female ratio, race and ethnicity.

Census shows state population grew 6 percent

Funny money for fake meth

Alleged dealer also had counterfeit cash and drugs

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – He had funny money and pretend meth, but nobody seems to be laughing.

Logan D. Berg, 23, Balsam Lake, is now facing two felony charges for allegedly attempting to sell both marijuana and methamphetamine, as well as two misdemeanor counts of marijuana and paraphernalia possession. Berg had an outstanding felony warrant through the Wisconsin Department of Corrections for a probation violation, and when Polk County sheriff’s deputies served that warrant in the early-morning hours of Monday, Dec. 27, at his Balsam Lake apartment, the deputies apparently noticed marijuana and paraphernalia on a table beside Berg, “in plain view,” according to the arrest report.

When confronted, Berg is said to have admitted that he used the sale of the drugs to supplement his income. They obtained a more specific, expanded search warrant a short time later and apparently discovered numerous scales and paraphernalia to weigh, smoke, use and sell various controlled substances. They also discovered packaged marijuana, pipes and seven packages of an unknown, white substance. Berg allegedly told authorities he “pretended” it was methamphetamine, and that he was selling it, but that it was really fake.

Field testing of the substance revealed that it was, indeed, something other than real methamphetamine. But that does not exonerate him, according to Polk County Sheriff Tim Moore.

“Selling a counterfeit [drug] is the same as selling the real thing,” Moore said, clarifying later that it was “a different story” if he was accused of simple possession, compared to the actual distribution of drugs.

But the finds at his apartment didn’t end there.

While executing the search warrant, investigators also discovered some cash, as well as two counterfeit $100 bills in Berg’s wallet, which is itself a federal crime.

However, it is unclear if he will also be charged for possessing the “funny money.”

Berg was taken into custody and charged with the two felonies and two misdemeanors. He does have a long history of drug-related arrests and convictions, including several drug paraphernalia convictions and a 2009 conviction for selling marijuana and possession of methamphetamine.

He made an initial appearance before Judge Molly GaleWyrick later that day, Dec. 27, where she set a $10,000 cash bond, with further stipulations that even if he makes bond, he would need to have a “clean” urinalysis before he could be released, and that he would be subject to random drug testing. She set a preliminary hearing for Jan. 4.

January events set at LFRC

SPOONER — The following events are scheduled at the Lakeland Family Resource Center, 314 Elm St., Spooner.

Monday, Jan. 3, 10 a.m. First Friends Playgroup birthday party.

Monday, Jan. 10, 6 p.m., CPR class facilitated by Nancy Furchtenicht. Lean how to apply CPR to infants and children, birth to 8 years old. There is no fee, however, a family and friends booklet is available for a small fee. With an additional lesson and a fee students may obtain Heartsaver certification for adult, child and infant. Addional lesson is available following the infant and child

CPR class. Preregistration is required as space is limited. Please call LFRC at 715635-4669 to register. No child care provided.

Monday, Jan. 17, 3:30 p.m. baby-sitting clinic begins at Spooner Middle School After-school program.

Monday, Jan. 17, 5 p.m., Grandparents Raising Grandchildren support group.

Wednesday, Jan. 26, 11:15 a.m., Kidstime-Parentime potluck will be held.

Thursday, Jan. 27, 5 p.m., Family Fun Night at Birchwood School. — from LFRC

Polk County circuit court

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Taylor J. Ader, St. Croix Falls, speeding, not guilty plea.

Derek L. Almendinger, Andover, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Harry B. Anderson, Hudson, speeding, $175.30; operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Deane J. Andre, St. Croix Falls, fail/validate or attach deer carcass tag, $387.25; group deer-hunting violation, $303.70.

John T. Appleby, South St. Paul, Minn., fail/secure boats if being towed, $200.50.

Julie M. Ashton, Forest Lake, Minn., speeding; operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, not guilty pleas.

Lisa R. Bagley, Madison, speeding, $200.50.

Joseph D. Bahr, St. Croix Falls, operate w/o valid license, not guilty plea.

Geraldine M. Becker, Amery, speeding, $200.50.

Kenneth W. Beecroft, Frederic, possess birds, etc. during closed season, not guilty plea.

Ryan S. Beierman, River Falls, speeding, $175.30.

Darby G. Benedict, Osceola, operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, $200.50.

Claudia J. Berggren, St. Croix Falls, speeding, not guilty plea.

Alexander W. Bethell, St. Croix Falls, speeding, $225.70; operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Shirley A. Blackstock, Mahomedi, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea.

Thomas F. Boesel, Osceola, hunt deer/bear after hours (< 30 min.), $306.85.

Michael A. Bolling Jr., Balsam Lake, inattentive driving, $187.90.

Joshua D. Borgwardt, Amery, speeding, $250.90; operate w/o valid license, $200.50.

Brittany A. Christensen, St. Croix Falls, group deer-hunting violation, $303.30.

Martin A. Conover, Spooner, speeding, not guilty plea.

Aisha A. Cronick, Osceola, seat belt violation, $10.00; operator fail/have passenger seat belted, $10.00.

Joshua M. Dagestad, St. Croix Falls, seat belt violation, $10.00; operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, $200.50.

Kenneth S. David, Hudson, illegally construct, use or fail/remove or attach name/address or DNR number to unattended tree stand, $162.70.

Bert Decker, Center City, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

George W. Delaitsch, Turtle Lake, place/transport uncased firearm/vehicle; drink open intoxicants in MV; not guilty pleas.

Lynn M. Delaitsch, Lino Lakes, Minn., place/transport uncased firearm/vehicle, $217.90.

Kaci J. Derosier, New Richmond, speeding, $175.30.

Clint J. Donald, Luck, possess/loan/borrow another’s license, not guilty plea.

Curtis L. Donald, Frederic, discharge firearm from/across highway, not guilty plea.

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Duane Block Trucking Inc., Northfield, Minn., nonregistration of vehicle >10,000 lbs., not guilty plea.

Christopher T. Dubose, Chisago City, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Michael E. Dudash, Dresser, speeding, $213.10; failure to notify police of accident, $263.50; fail/stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Sandra J. Duxbury, Centuria, speeding, $200.50.

Otto L. Dyg, New Richmond, place/transport loaded firearm/vehicle, $258.10.

Annette P. Edaburn, Maplewood, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Jessica L. Eisenman, Amery, speeding, not guilty plea.

Richard J. Elbinger, Park Rapids, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Thomas J. Ellingsworth, Stillwater, Minn., speeding, $200.50; operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Martyn J. Emmett, Grandview, Mo., speeding, $225.70.

Richard E. Epp, Coon Rapids, Minn., speeding, $225.70; operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Donald J. Erickson, St. Croix Falls, group deer-hunting violation, $303.30.

Mark H. Erickson, Stone Lake, operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Janelle L. Farah, Milltown, underage drinking-possess, 1720; speeding; operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, not guilty pleas.

Elsa H. Fiebiger, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Fallun J. Flodin, Luck, inattentive driving, not guilty plea.

Nathan E. Fouks, Deer Park, speeding, defacing license, not guilty pleas.

Patrick S. Frey, Osceola, speeding, $250.90.

Randi M. Funk, Osceola, speeding, $175.30.

Eileen M. Gacke, Cushing, speeding, $175.30.

James M. Gates, Lindstrom, Minn., interstate record of duty status, $200.50.

Scott B. Genz, Cushing, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Brian V. Getschel, New Richmond, inattentive driving, $187.90.

William J. Gilbert, Lakeville, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

James M. Gilbertson, Apple Valley, Minn., hunt without license, $206.70.

Patrick J. Gilbertson, Apple Valley, Minn., fish without license, $206.70.

Dennis W. Gill, Grantsburg, operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, $200.50; unsafe cutting in when passing, $232.00.

Sharon R. Glover, Grantsburg, speeding, $200.50.

Caitlin J. Haas, Dresser, unclean/defective lights or reflectors, not guilty plea.

Glenn F. Haas, Hudson, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Jeffrey A. Hahn, River Falls, speeding, $175.30.

William J. Hancock, Cumberland, place/transport loaded firearm/vehicle, $217.90.

Joshua P. Harmsen, Eau Claire, speeding, $175.30.

Joseph A. Harriman, Balsam Lake, placed mobile home on property w/o obtaining permit, not guilty plea.

Robert R. Heilig, Dresser, operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, not guilty plea.

Polk County deaths

Michael L. Green, 74, Georgetown Township, Dec. 3, 2010.

Nancy L. Miller, 76, Amery, Dec. 5, 2010.

Leon H. Elden, 94, Clear Lake, Dec. 6, 2010.

Helen T. Watrud, 94, Amery, Dec. 6, 2010.

James B. Canterbury, 77, Amery, Dec. 7, 2010.

Martin N. Nelson, 95, Amery, Dec. 8, 2010.

Jerold K. Getzin, 69, Apple River Township, Dec. 10, 2010.

Mildred R. Mitchell, 90, Amery, Dec. 10, 2010.

Janet R. Blattner, 91, Amery, Dec. 14, 2010.

Jeffrey A. Heinz, St. Croix Falls, place/transport loaded firearm/vehicle, $258.10; load/discharge firearm in/from a vehicle, $258.10.

Tracy L. Heinz, St. Croix Falls, place/transport loaded firearm/vehicle, $258.10.

Justin M. Hennig, White Bear Lake, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

John M. Hill, Bergen, N.Y., speeding, $175.30.

Emily L. Hoehne, Balsam Lake, speeding, $200.50.

Curtis E. Hoffman, Apple Valley, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Randall D. Hostrup, Luck, group deer-hunting violation, not guilty plea.

Christopher W. Hulleman, Lake Elmo, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Fabian C. Jackson, Luck, speeding, not guilty plea.

Ernie E. Jakoy, Stillwater, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Cox K. James, Dresser, illegally construct, use or fail/remove or attach name/address or DNR number to unattended tree stand, $162.70.

Judith M. James, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $175.30; operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Charles R. Jensen, St. Croix Falls, place/transport uncased firearm/vehicle, $217.90.

Bradley W. Johnson, Amery, speeding, $175.30.

Christopher W. Johnson, North Branch, Minn., possess open intoxicants in MV, $200.50.

Jacob M. Johnson, Balsam Lake, speeding, not guilty plea.

Kenneth L. Johnson, Deer Park, operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, $200.50.

Lyle M. Johnson, Luck, group deer-hunting violation, $303.30.

Justin W. Jonet, Milltown, operate after rev./susp. of registration, $175.30.

Ryan W. Kahl, Amery, speeding, $175.30; operate w/o valid license, $200.50; seat belt violation, $10.00.

Cynthia L. Kastner, Rice Lake, speeding, $200.50.

Lloyd D. Knutson, Osceola, speeding, $175.30; seat belt violation, $10.00; operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

John W. Korenchen, Clayton, speeding, $200.50.

Michael R. Lakour, St. Croix Falls, operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance; seat belt violation, not guilty pleas.

Samantha J. Lakour, St. Croix Falls, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Marvin R. Lane, Lake Norden, S.D., operator fail/have passenger seat belted, $10.00.

James R. Lano, Chanhassen, Minn., place/transport loaded firearm/vehicle, $258.10.

Clifford R. Larson, Taylors Falls, Minn., operating while suspended, $200.50.

Jeffrey R. Larson, St. Croix Falls, group deer-hunting violation, $347.05.

Jeremy P. Larson, Cedar, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Jordan M. Larson, Star Prairie, fail to stop/improper stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Todd M. Larson, River Falls, speeding, $200.50.

Andrew J. Lauritsen, Cushing, speeding, $175.30.

Robert T. S. Leach, Richfield, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Nicholas A. Leal, Luck, speeding, not guilty plea.

Jeffrey D. Lee, Woodville, speeding, $175.30.

Devon J. Lehman, Centuria, possess/loan/borrow another’s license, $303.30; place/transport loaded firearm/behcile, $258.10.

Kelly L. Lehnherr, Birchwood, speeding, $225.70; operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Thomas H. Lentz, Mendota Heights, Minn., fail to stop/improper stop at stop sign, $175.30; operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Travis S. Lerol, Odenton, Md., speeding, $225.70.

Edwin M. Leverty, Balsam Lake, inattentive driving; failure to notify police of accident; operating while suspended, not guilty pleas.

James W. Lindgren, Balsam Lake, failure to notify police of accident, $263.50.

Brody A. Lissick-Bibeau, Centuria, speeding, $175.30.

Timothy E. Lomnes, Somerset, speeding, $175.30.

Mario E. Lothenbach, Hudson, operate ATV without valid registration, $200.50.

John E. Lounsbury, Menomonie, hunt deer in unauthorized quota area, $266.65.

Tyson L. Lowe, Luck, operate motor vehicle w/o adequate muffler, $175.30.

Dean A. Lundstrom, Cumberland, speeding; interstate record of duty status, not guilty pleas.

Jenna M. Luttinen, Osceola, speeding, $200.50.

Fred J. Macalus, Gem Lake, Minn., speeding, $175.30; operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Paul M. Manwiller, Centerville, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Maryah A. Mara, Amery, speeding, $114.50.

Linda L. Martinsen, Milltown, automobile following too closely, not guilty plea.

Kelly A. McCloud, Centuria, speeding, $114.50.

Sierra D. Merrill, Luck, operatinge motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Ryan M. Mesecher, Amery, speeding, $175.30; operator fail/have passenger/seat belted, $10.00; violation of child safety restraint requirements, child under 4 yrs. of age, $175.30; seat belt violation, $10.00.

Robert F. Meyer, Amery, speeding, $225.70.

Jacob R. Miller, New Richmond, operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Michael R. Miller, Hanover, Minn., speeding, $183.30.

Emily G. Milner, St. Croix Falls, speeding, $200.50.

Sarah L. Mitchell, Webster, driving too fast for conditions, not guilty plea.

Maxwell M. Morley, Dresser, speeding, $175.30; operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Peter J. Morrissette, Balsam Lake, place/transport loaded firearm/vehicle, $258.10.

Brian H. Mulcahy, Woodbury, Minn., hunt game before/after hours (<30 min.), $263.10.

Kody S. Murphy, St. Croix Falls, speeding, $225.70; seat belt violation, $10.00.

Bradley A. Nelson, St. Croix Falls, place/transport loaded firearm/vehicle, $258.10; load/discharge firearm in/from a vehicle, $258.10.

Gregory R. Nelson, Balsam Lake, speeding, $175.30.

Timothy S. Nelson, Frederic, speeding, $175.30; nonregistration of auto, etc., $183.30.

Amanda R. Nielsen, St. Paul, Minn., fail/maintain safety belts, $175.30.

Joseph T. Nielson, Balsam Lake, operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Michael R. Nixt, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Jeramy L. Norlander, St. Croix Falls, passing in no-passing zone, not guilty plea.

Paul D. Novak, Forest Lake, Minn., speeding, $175.30; seat belt violation, $10.00.

Garrett D. Nustvold, Somerset, speeding, $175.30.

Nanatte O’Brien, Osceola, drink open intoxicants in MV, $200.50.

Jennifer R. Olson, Center City, Minn., speeding, $200.50; operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Roschell L. Pearson, Centuria, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Irvin H. Pederson, Center City, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Jesse M. Pederson, River Falls, fail to stop/improper stop at stop sign, $175.30.

John C. Perillo, Hudson, speeding, not guilty plea.

Daniel J. Perlick, White Bear Lake, Minn., speeding, $200.50, twice.

Douglas A. Peters, Grantsburg, vehicle equipment violations, group 3, $175.30.

Derek A. Peterson, Osceola, speeding, $175.30; operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Matthew A. Peterson, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding; operating vehicle w/o proof of insurance, not guilty pleas.

Roger J. Peterson, Grantsburg, operating while revoked, $200.50.

Alan J. Pischer, Mercer, speeding, $200.50.

Corey M. Pottebaum, Roberts, speeding, $175.30.

Derek J. Potter, Clearwater, Minn., age, waiver of physical disqualification, not guilty plea.

Daniel L. Price, Sarona, operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, $200.50; possess open intoxicants in MV, $263.50.

Kanessa J. Raymond, St. Croix Falls, seat belt violation, $10.00; operator fail/have passenger seat belted, $10.00.

Daniel E. Reichstadt, Apple Valley, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Jon C. Reiten, Balsam Lake, removed a dead tree in the shoreland protection area w/o permit, $753.00.

John W. Renaker, Lindstrom, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Janice M. Reynolds, Hammond, speeding, $175.30.

Garry L. Riedemann, Columbia Heights, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Steven T. Robinson, Milaca, Minn., interstate record of duty status, $263.50; speeding, $183.30.

Christopher J. Rounds, Blaine, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea.

Katrina L. Ryan, Grantsburg, speeding, $225.70.

Brenden R. Sawall, Frederic, operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, speeding, not guilty plea.

Rebecca D. Schaar, Spooner, speeding, twice; operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, not guilty pleas.

Ronald E. Schaffner, Baldwin, possess/loan/borrow another’s license, not guilty plea.

Thomas J. Schaffner, Baldwin, possess/loan/borrow another’s license, not guilty plea.

POLK COUNTY Arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated in Polk County this past week were: • Larry Schallenberger, 43, Centuria, who put his vehicle in the ditch at Hwy. 65 south of 120th Avenue on Dec. 23. He was given field sobriety tests and was arrested for OWI, second offense. A Breathalyzer at the jail producted a reading of .12.

• John Bowes, 30, Luck, was arrested for OWI, a first

offense, after a police officer saw him driving erratically on First Avenue in Luck.

The officer reported seeing the vehicle traveling sideways on the road, and then almost going in the ditch on the wrong side of the road.

Bowes was backing the vehicle up getting ready to continue on down the road when the officer stopped him. Bowes seemed intoxicated, admitted that he had been drinking in Luck and was given field sobriety tests, which he failed. A

Breathlyzer registered .219, and he was arrested. He was also charged with having a prohibited blood alcohol content. Two one-hit marijuana pipes and a halfempty beer were found in the vehicle.

• Timothy Nelson, 23, Taylors Falls, Minn., was arrested on Dec. 20 for OWI, first offense, and operating with prohibited blood alcohol content. A police officer saw him stuck in the snow on the snowmobile trail on the west side of the parking

OWI arrests in Polk County

Laurie J. Schneibel, Lakeville, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Jason A. Shingleton, St. Croix Falls, operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, $200.50.

Phillip C. Sizemore, Diamondhead, Miss., speeding, $200.50.

John M. Smith, Clear Lake, speeding, $175.30; seat belt violation, $10.00.

Patrick M. Smith, Almena, speeding, $175.30.

Jared R. Spreiter, Amery, speeding, $175.30.

George E. Stackhouse, Frederic, burning w/o a permit, intensive area, $175.30.

Nathan L. Stafford, Jonesboro, Ariz., interstate record of duty status, $263.50.

Peter A. Stamborski, St. Louis, Mo., speeding, not guilty plea.

Kenneth M. Stiles, Forest Lake, Minn., speeding, $200.50; operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Thomas J. Suter, Chanhassen, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Joshua A. Swaget, Amery, nonregistration of auto, etc., $175.30; vehicle tire w/less than 2/32” tread, $175.30.

Denise H. Sweet, St. Croix Falls, speeding, $175.30.

Rosemarie Swenby, Longmont, Colo., speeding, $175.30.

Michael A. Taube, Shafer, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Todd R. Teich, Turtle Lake, speeding, not guilty plea.

Benjamin R. Thompson, Rice Lake, drink open intoxicants in MV, $200.50.

Thomas M. Thompson, Balsam Lake, operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Norman A. Torgerson, Stillwater, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Kyle J. Truckey, Osceola, nonregistration of auto, etc., not guilty plea.

Lee Tucker, Turtle Lake, built two decks w/o permit, $438.00.

Patricia Van Erp, Amery, speeding, $175.30.

Ryan J. Van Byssum, Hudson, speeding, $200.50.

Erin J. Vanguilder, Clayton, speeding, $175.30; operating a motor vehicle w/o insurance, $200.50.

Tami A. Waalen, New Richmond, speeding, $114.50.

John M. Wally, Ham Lake, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Jennfier L. Wassberg, Clear Lake, speeding, $200.50.

Matthew W. Weik, Wrenshall, Minn., operating motor vehicle w/o proof of insurance, $10.00.

Todd R. West, Suamico, speeding, $175.30.

Teresa M. Whilte-Larson, Hudson, speeding, $200.50.

Caroline K. Williamson, River Falls, speeding, $225.70.

Roger D. Woitas, Balsam Lake, speeding, $225.70.

John H. Wolter, Woodbury, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Timothy M. Wrich, Luck, speeding, $225.70.

Corey D. Wundrow, Amery, speeding, $175.30; violation of child safety restraint requirements, child 4 yrs. but less than 8 yrs. of age, $150.10.

Barbara L. Zibell, Webster, operate w/o valid license, $200.50.

Kalvin D. Zimmerman, Oak Grove, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Jeffrey M. Zulawski, Foley, Minn., speeding, $114.50.

lot at the Polk County Information Center. Nelson told the officer he thought the snowmobile path was the exit of the parking lot and admitted he had been drinking when asked. He was given field sobriety tests, including a Breathalyzer, which registered .109.

An evidentiary breath test registered .08. – with information from the Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

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Sat., Jan. 8, 2011 At 2:30 p.m

The Caucus for the Town of LaFollette will be held at the LaFollette Town Hall on Sat., Jan. 8, 2011, at 2:30 p.m.

Linda Terrian 527985 19L 9a Clerk (Dec. 22, 29, Jan. 5) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SUSAN E. WRIGHT Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 10 PR 86 An application has been filed for informal administration of the estate of the decedent, whose date of birth was January 10, 1935, and date of death was November 13, 2010.

The decedent died domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a post office address of: 1971 60th Ave., County Road K, Osceola, WI 54020.

All interested persons have waived notice.

Creditors’ claims must be filed with the probate registrar on or before March 28, 2011.

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar December 17, 2010 D. Peter Seguin, Attorney 110 Second Street Hudson, WI 54016 715-386-3200

TOWN OF DANIELS NOTICE OF CAUCUS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the electors of the Town of Daniels, in the County of Burnett, State of Wisconsin, that a Town Caucus for said town will be held at the Town Hall in said town on Tuesday, January 11, 2011, at 7 p.m., to nominate candidates for the different town offices to be voted for at the Town Election to be held on the first Tuesday in April of this year (2011). The Monthly Town Board Meeting will follow the Caucus.

Dated this 27th day of December 2010.

Ellen M. Ellis, Clerk Daniels Town Clerk 527703 19-20L WNAXLP

POLK COUNTY Polk County is declaring December 31, 2010, as the last day that Polk County wildlife crop damage assessments can be requested for the 2010 crop year under Wisconsin’s Wildlife Damage Abatement and Claims Program. This date is based on the County’s policy for crop damage claim payments on late harvested crops.

The policy states: All wildlife damage claims on row crops filed after 90% of the County’s harvest for that crop has been completed, will be denied. Anyone seeking additional program information may contact Cindy at the Tri-County Wildlife Damage Program office at 715349-2186.

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NOTICE OF VILLAGE CAUCUS

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TOWN OF MILLTOWN

NOTICE TOWN OF MILLTOWN

Plan Committee Meeting

Monthly Board Meeting Monday, Jan. 10, at 7 p.m.

Milltown Fire Hall Virgil Hansen, Clerk 527707 19-20L 9-10a,d

PART-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Yard/Shipping Receiving Must have excellent people skills and be detail-oriented. Retail experience preferred, but not required. Flexible schedule and benefits available. Add’l. $2.50 per hour for weekend hours.

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Tues., Jan. 4, 2011, 7 p.m.

Milltown Fire Hall Virgil Hansen, Clerk

TOWN OF MCKINLEY PUBLIC NOTICE

The Regular monthly Board meeting for the Town of McKinley will be held On Tues., Jan. 11, 2011, 7 p.m. At The Town hall. Agenda will be posted at the Town Hall.

Notice is hereby given to electors, in the Town of McKinley, that immediately following the regular mmeting, a Caucus for the purpose of nominations shall be held for the offices of Town Chairperson, two (2) Supervisors and 527951 19-20L Treasurer.

Deborah Grover, Clerk

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Polk Couny Land Information Committee will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, January 5, 2011, at 8:30 a.m., in the Government Center (County Boardroom), Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, to consider the following and other agenda items: TOM AASMUNDRUD requests a district change from Agricultural/General Purpose district to Commercial district.

Property affected is: 420 45th Ave., Lot 1, CSM #4823, Vol. 21/ Pg. 150, located in NW 1/4, SE 1/4 and NE 1/4, SE 1/4, N & W of RR, Sec. 8/T32N/R15W, Town of Clear Lake, pond (12.92 acres).

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the electors of the Village of Webster, in the County of Burnett, State of Wisconsin, that a Village Caucus for said Village will be held at the Village Hall, 7505 Main Street West in said Village on Wednesday, January 12, 2011, at 5:30 p.m. to nominate candidates for the different Village offices to be voted for at the Village Election to be held on April 5, 2011.

Offices to be filed with nominations are: One Village President and Three Village Trustees Patrice Bjorklund, Village Clerk Village of Webster Posted December 20, 2010 Published December 29, 2010 & January 5, 2011

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Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Association Frederic 715-327-4236 Siren 715-349-2560 St. Croix Falls 715-483-9008 Shell Lake 715-468-2314

UW Web site brings Rose Bowl® experience to online sports groupies

by Brian Bull Wisconsin Public Radio MADISON – Badger fans unable to make it to Pasadena can instead fire up their PCs or handheld devices to keep tabs on the 2011 Rose Bowl.

A team of UW-Madison developers have launched an interactive Web site that aims to connect Badger fans from all over the world for the game.

Nick Weaver is with UW communications, and heads the Web team. He says a lot has happened technologically since the last time the Badgers played the Rose Bowl in 2000.

“The main thing that’s different now is that a fan can actually help add content to the site, using the map feature to let us know where they’re going to be watching on New Year’s Day,” explains Weaver. “Whether it’s Tweeting about it, or fans can upload photos of themselves and their families, their friends, decked out in red gear.

“In 2000, it was just us talking to people, trying to relay what the experience was like.”

Weaver says the university is still sending a writer and photographer to cover the Rose Bowl, but they’ll have extra material from online fans.

The site is rosebowl.wisc.edu. One of its links will let people view the actual game through an ESPN webstream, with a UW login.

All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-6699777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1800-927-9275.

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For more information and tips to keep your family safe, go to readywisconsin.wi.gov or www.ready.gov.

ReadyWisconsin is a campaign from Wisconsin Emergency Management with a mission to prepare individuals, families and businesses for emergencies and disasters. For additional winter safety tips, visit ReadyWisconsin.wi.gov or follow them on Facebook www.facebook.com/Read yWisconsin and Twitter www.twitter.com/Ready Wisconsin. — from WEM

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HELP WANTED

emergency preparedness resolution easy to keep by providing the tools and resources needed to take the three important steps: Get an emergency supply kit; make a family emergency plan and be informed about the types of emergencies that can happen and how to respond to them.

Emergencies can range from inconvenient to devastating, but by making this resolution and following these simple steps in advance, you will minimize the impact on you, your family and your businesses and give yourself

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MADISON – The new year is a perfect time to Resolve to be Ready, and ReadyWisconsin is proud to promote emergency preparedness for 2011.

Sponsored by Wisconsin Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Ready campaign, Resolve to be Ready is a nationwide effort designed to increase awareness and to encourage individuals, families, businesses and communities to take action and prepare for emergencies in the new year.

Americans who make New Year’s resolutions are 11 times more likely to report continued success in changing a problem than comparable individuals who have not made a resolution, according to the Journal of Clinical Psychology.

ReadyWisconsin would like to make an

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The Town of Jackson caucus will be held at the Town Hall on Mon., Jan. 10, 2011, at 6 p.m. The regular Town Board monthly meeting will follow.

Resolve to be Ready in 2011

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Case No: 10 CV 17 Case Code: 30404 Judge: Kenneth L. Kutz PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on the 17th day of March, 2010, in the amount of $115,753.88, the Burnett County Sheriff will sell the real property described below at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: January 11, 2011, at 10 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: Main Lobby, Burnett County Government Center, 7410 County Road K, Siren, WI 54872.

DESCRIPTION: Lot 5, Danielson Addition to the Village of Webster, according to the Plat thereof on file in the office of the Register of Deeds for Burnett County, Wisconsin.

Said Plat being situate in the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, Section 9, Township 39 North, Range 16 West, Burnett County, Wisconsin.

ADDRESS: 7390 Poplar Street, Webster, WI 54893.

Dean Roland Burnett County Sheriff ECKBERG, LAMMERS, BRIGGS, WOLFF & VIERLING, P.L.L.P. Nicholas J. Vivian (#1047165) Attorney for Plaintiff 1809 Northwestern Avenue Stillwater, MN 55082 (651) 439-2878 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.

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TOWN OF JACKSON CAUCUS NOTICE

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(Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb, Plaintiff, vs.

Gerald G. Trepczyk et al.

Defendants NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

Notices/Employment Opportunities

DECEMBER 29, 2010 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NEWS SECTION - A - PAGE 21

ENGINEER WANTED

Weir Minerals Linatex manufactures wear-resistent components for the mining industry. We are seeking a full-time Engineer for our Luck, WI, facility.

Responsibilities will include developing new products to customer specifications and improving products and their related manufacturing processes.

Successful candidates will possess a B.S. in Engineering or chemistry or suitable combination of education and experience. Knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD and CAM software, elastomer molding or steel component manufacturing. Good communication and decision-making skills.

Excellent benefit package. Resumes, cover letter and salary history must be received by January 7, 2011. Only current applications will be considered.

E-mail to weirlinatexjobs@yahoo.com. 527848 8a,d,e 19L Employment/Equal Access/Affirmative Action Employer

NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS

BY FRANDSEN BANK & TRUST LONSDALE, MINNESOTA

Notice is hereby given that Frandsen Bank & Trust, 116 Central Street West, Lonsdale, Rice County, Minnesota 55046, has made application to the Minnesota Department of Commerce and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for consent to acquire through merger Rural American Bank, 121 South Main Street, Braham, Isanti County, Minnesota 55006 plus Rural American Bank-Luck, 206 South Main Street, Luck, Polk County, Wisconsin 54853 and to establish detached facilities at: 121 South Main Street, Braham, Isanti County, Minnesota 55006 (DF 1176); 560 3rd Avenue SE, Pine City, Pine County, Minnesota 55063 (DF 1177); 206 South Main Street, Luck, Polk County, Wisconsin 54853 (DF 1178); and 111 State Highway 35, Dresser, Polk County, Wisconsin 54009 (DF 1179). It is contemplated that business locations of the merged banks will continue to be operated. The applications were made pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 49.411, 49.33 to 49.41, and 47.51 to 47.57 plus Section 18 (c) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. The above applications were filed with the Minnesota Department of Commerce on November 18, 2010.

This notice is being published in the Pine City Pioneer, Pine City, MN, on December 2, 2010, and in the Isanti County News, Braham, MN, on December 1, December 15 and December 29, 2010, and in the Inter-County Leader, Luck, WI, on December 1, December 15 and December 29, 2010, and in the Polk County Ledger, Luck, WI, on December 2, December 16 and December 30, 2010, and in the Osceola Sun , Dresser, WI, on December 1, 2010, and in the Lonsdale Area News Review, Lonsdale, MN, on November 30, December 14 and December 28, 2010.

Any person, bank or other financial institution has a right to file written communication in favor of or against the applications described above. Written comments will become a part of the public record on the applications and should be addressed to: Kevin M. Murphy, Deputy Commissioner Minnesota Department of Commerce Division of Financial Institutions 85 7th Place East, Suite 500 St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 James D. LaPierre, Regional Director Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 2345 Grand Avenue Suite 1200 Kansas City, Missouri 64108 Written comments to the Minnesota Department of Commerce must be received within fifteen (15) calendar days after the publication date in Braham and Pine City, Minnesota, plus in Luck and Dresser, Wisconsin, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 47.54. An administrative hearing in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 14, may be ordered at the discretion of the Commissioner to hear testimony and to take evidence in favor of or against the applications. In addition, the nonconfidential sections of the applications are available for review at the Minnesota Department of Commerce in St. Paul.

For an appointment for public review or for information on copies and related charges, please telephone (651) 297-4867 during normal business hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his or her comments in writing with the Regional Director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at its regional office located at 2345 Grand Boulevard, Suite 1200, Kansas City, Missouri 64108, not later than January 3, 2011. The nonconfidential portions of the application are on file in the regional office and are available for public inspection during regular business hours. Photocopies of the nonconfidential portion of the application file will be made available upon request.

Frandsen Bank & Trust 116 Central Street West Lonsdale, Minnesota 55046 Rice County Minnesota Bank Charter 1716 527702 19L WNAXLP FDIC Certificate No. 01399

The Town of Siren will hold a Board Meeting on Thursday, January 13, 2011, at the Siren Town Hall. The meeting will be called to order at 7 p.m. The agenda will be posted. If you wish to be on the agenda, please call Mary Hunter, Clerk Mary Hunter, Clerk, 715-349-5119 527769 19-20L

NOTICE OF CAUCUS

Village of Siren Thursday, January 6, 2011, 2 p.m.

Village Office 24049 First Avenue, Siren, Wisconsin Notice is hereby given to the electors of the Village of Siren that a caucus will be held on Thursday, January 6, 2011, at 2 p.m. at Village Hall for the purpose of placing in nomination candidates for the following offices to be voted on at a spring election to be held on April 5, 2011: Village President Janet Hunter and three (3) Village Trustees to succeed Dave Alden, Tom Anderson and Josh Henry whose terms expire.

Ann L. Peterson Clerk/Treasurer, Village of Siren 527714 19L WNAXLP

NOTICE OF CAUCUS VILLAGE OF FREDERIC January 10, 2011, 6:30 p.m.

Notice is hereby given to the electors of the Village of Frederic that a Caucus will be held January 10, 2011, at 6:30 p.m., at the Frederic Village Hall, 107 Hope Rd. W., to place in nomination candidates for offices to be voted on at the spring election April 5, 2011. Candidates for the Village Board are to be nominated to succeed the incumbents listed below, for a two-year term to begin the 3rd Tuesday following their election, April 19, 2011.

OFFICE INCUMBENT Village President.....................................Phil Knuf Village Trustee.........................................Maria Ammend Village Trustee.........................................John Boyer Village Trustee.........................................William Johnson IV Kristi Swanson, Village Clerk 527709 19L WNAXLP

ACCOUNTANT/CPA

Stotz & Company, a CPA firm, located in Grantsburg, WI, is currently seeking a full-time, experienced CPA or Accountant.

Skills required: • Accounting skills a must, with some years of public accounting experience (or equivalent) strongly desired.

• Knowledge of public utility or government audit procedures is a plus.

• Bookkeeping.

• Computer aptitude.

• Income tax preparation.

If you possess these skills, please send letter, resume and references to:

Stotz & Company, CPA P.O. Box 55 Grantsburg, WI 54840 Fax: 715-755-4813 E-mail: bobswitalla@hotmail.com

NOTICE OF CAUCUS TOWN OF MILLTOWN MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 2011

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a caucus will be held in the Town of Milltown, on Monday, January 10, 2011, at 7 p.m., at the Milltown Fire Hall, for the purpose of nominating candidates to appear on the spring election ballot to suceed the present incumbents listed. The term of office is for two years beginning on April 12, 2011.

INCUMBENT OFFICE Town Board Chairperson Harlen Hegdal Town Board Supervisor Clifford Gustafson Town Board Supervisor Christopher Nelson Town Clerk Virgil Hansen Town Treasurer Mary Sue Morris Virgil Hansen, Town Clerk 527955 19-20L 9-10a,d WNAXLP Town of Milltown

TOWN OF MILLTOWN SNOW REMOVAL NOTICE

This is a reminder that pushing snow onto or across a town road is illegal, according to Wis. Statute, Section 346.94(5). A person can be fined and charged for the removal of the snow from the roadway. The Town urges that any snow pushed out onto the roads be cleaned up. It can be very dangerous for traffic. The Town will start charging for clean up of that snow.

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TUESDAY, 7:30 p.m., Jan. 11, 2011 Lorain Town Hall, 252 345th Ave., Cty. Rd. E

Agenda: Call meeting to order Roll Call/Verification of meeting notice Approve the minutes of the last meeting Approve the treasury report Motion to pay the bills Reports: Road, fire dept., ambulance Cemetery, comprehensive plan commission Additional meeting items for future agendas Motion to adjourn Susan E. Hughes, Clerk

NOTICE TOWN OF LORAIN CAUCUS Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011 at 8 p.m.

Agenda: Call to order Appointment of caucus chair Nomination of officers Motion to adjourn Susan E. Hughes, Clerk

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NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE SECONDARY (7 - 12) TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION TEACHER Unity School District announces the opening of a long-term substitute teaching position in Middle and High School Technology Education, grades 7 - 12, for a minimum of ten (10) weeks beginning in January.

Qualifications Necessary: Wisconsin certification; prefer candidates with knowledge of construction, gas engines, wood & metal processes, and electricity, Wisconsin state standards in the area of technology education, positive classroom management skills with adolescent students, differentiated learning strategies, and utilization of technology as it relates to technology education, ability to supervise shop lab area. Individual will be responsible for keeping accurate records.

Qualified, interested persons should apply by sending a letter of application, resume, District employment application, transcripts/credentials, license and three (3) letters of reference to:

Brandon Robinson, District Administrator Unity School District 1908 150th St./Hwy. 46 North P.O. Box 307 Balsam Lake, WI 54810

(Applications may be picked up in the District office or obtained from the District Web site at www.unity.k12.wi.us) Deadline for application: December 31, 2010. E.O.E.

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The Siren Sanitary District meeting will be held on Thursday, January 13, 2011, at the Siren Town Hall. The meeting will be called to order at 6:30 p.m. the agenda will be posted. If you wish to be on the agenda, please call Mary Hunter, Clerk.

Mary Hunter, Clerk, 715-349-5119 527768 19-20L

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF NIGHT TOWN OF SIREN - BOARD MEETING

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SIREN SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING

NOTICE TOWN OF LORAIN BOARD MEETING

Dec. 22, 29, Jan. 5

CERTIFICATE OF CITIZENSHIP LEGAL NOTICE ADMINISTRATIVE NOTICE

I Gregory John, McGrath am not a legal; “person” born or naturalized in the federal “United States” I am NOT subject to the jurisdiction of the legislative nor of the legislative democracy of the federal “United States” (District of Columbia, U.S., Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa) or other territory, area or enclave “within the United States,” nor do I live on an Army base. I was not born nor naturalized a 14th Amendment citizen of, or in the District of Columbia (D.C.) therefore, I am an “alien” with respect to the federal “United States” - The term “United States” or U.S.” are NOT to be construed under any circumstances to imply or include the sovereign “50 states” comprising the “united states of America.”

I Gregory John, McGrath the natural flesh and blood man am a private national a preamble North American national domiciled on the land in Wisconsin Republic, a union state. I am Not a citizen of any federal or state corporate conglomerate government: I am a native born, nonregulated Foreign to the legislative and territorial jurisdiction of Congress. I am a nonresident alien. I am a private national, a natural, a preamble North American national. I am not willing to participate in the federal United States bankruptcy being administrated against me and my fellow Americans, without my prior knowledge or consent. Unless the specific signed and authorized American or international contract with my signature on it is presented to me as evidence of my voluntary consent, I have not knowingly, voluntarily or intentionally entered into a contract with the corporate federal/state government. If it appears I have, I must have been fraudulently led into it, and declare it was mistake or I was acting under duress or under influences such a chain of events would leave me without action or recourse. So I hereby discharge all presumed liability without prejudice pursuant to U.C.C. 3-601.3 I do not accept benefits thereof openly; if I have received a benefit it was “received” ambiguously because of the fraud in the essence. I would not have accepted a benefit if I had known the ramifications of the presumed agreement. I withdraw my signature from any and all unknown or now known government contracts that I might have entered into without being aware of all the facts. They are fraudulent because all the facts were not made known.

Left without REMEDY AVAILABLE therefore “Liability Discharged, without prejudice pursuant to UCC 1-207, 3-305 and 3-601. Any agency, State or Federal who wishes to challenge my Citizenship claim must do so within 21 day or admits that the above is true and I am correct in my claim. Any challenge must be done by certified mail to: P.O. Box 124, Danbury, Wisconsin.

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Wednesday, November 10, 2010

The Vice President, Mrs. Matz, called a special meeting of the Frederic School District Board of Education to order at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 10, 2010, in the 7-12 School, Room 107 Board members present: Mrs. Amundson, Mr. Engen, Mr. Holicky and Mrs. Matz.

Administration present: Mr. Tischer.

Motion Amundson/Holicky that this meeting was properly noticed.

Motion carried 4 - 0.

Mrs. Matz announced to members of the Board that they should consider adjourning to closed session for the purpose of negotiations. Mrs. Matz 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 Holicky/Engen to adjourn to closed session. Vote by roll call was unanimous to convene in closed session and the motion carried 4 - 0. Time: 6:32 p.m.

The regular meeting reconvened at 7:30 p.m.

Motion Holicky/Amundson to adjourn. Motion carried 4 - 0.

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Rebecca Amundson, Clerk

FREDERIC BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING Wednesday, November 17, 2010

The President, Mr. Nelson, called a special meeting of the Frederic School District Board of Education to order at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 17, 2010, in the 7-12 School, Room 107 Board members present: Mrs. Amundson, Mr. Holicky, Mr. Nelson and Mrs. Matz.

Administration present: Mr. Tischer.

Motion Amundson/Matz that this meeting was properly noticed.

Motion carried 4 - 0.

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/Amundson to adjourn to closed session. Vote by roll call was unanimous to convene in closed session and the motion carried 4 - 0. Time: 6:31 p.m.

The regular meeting reconvened at 8:22 p.m.

Motion Amundson/Matz to adjourn. Motion carried 4 - 0.

Time: 8:22 p.m.

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(Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY U.S. BANK N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

DARWIN B. GREEN, et al Defendants Case Number: 10 CV 25 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 28, 2010, in the amount of $211,189.64, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: January 13, 2011, at 10 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% of successful bid must be paid to Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified Check. Balance to be paid upon confirmation.

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot 4 of Certified Survey Map No. 1902, recorded in Volume 9 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 49, as Document No. 533284, located in the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36, Township 32 North, Range 18 West, in the Town of Alden, Polk County, Wisconsin. Together with and subject to a nonexclusive easement for ingress and egress over the 66 foot private access road as shown on Certified Survey Map No. 1902, recorded in Volume 9 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 51, as Document No. 533299 and disclosed in Declaration of Protective Covenants, recorded in Volume 414, page 809, as Document No. 390552.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 30C 185th Street, Star Prairie, WI 54026.

TAX KEY NO.: 002019340400.

Dated this 17th day of November, 2010.

Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Chaz M. Rodriguez State Bar #1063071 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. (261171)

HELP WANTED Office Sales Coordinator/ Sales Associate Entry-Level Part-Time Position 16-24 Hours A Week

Duties include: Ordering office supplies for the store, stocking and cleaning shelves, year-end inventory, assisting customers in the front office/ store, answering phones and misc. office duties.

Must have excellent communication and customer service skills, be organized and detail oriented.

General computer knowledge and skills, cash handling experience helpful, be able to complete multiple tasks and deal with deadline pressures while remaining positive. A skills test will be given.

Application deadline January 7, 2011 Send resume to or apply in person at:

INTER-COUNTY COOPERATIVE PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION Att: Human Resources Dept.

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(Dec. 15, 22, 29, Jan. 5, 12, 19) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY First National Bank & Trust Plaintiff vs.

James L. Henke Todd Ellertson Defendants

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 10 CV 26 Case Code 30404 By virtue of a judgment of foreclosure made in the above-entitled action on April 28, 2010, I will sell at public auction at the Polk County Justice Center, located at 1005 West Main Street, in the City of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wis., on the 20th day of January 2011, at 10 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, Wisconsin.

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, Wisconsin; 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 lIB: Together with and subject to all rights, benefits and burdens of that certain driveway agreement and easement as recorded in Volume 436 of Records, Page 606, Document No. 405563.

TERMS OF SALE: CASH. (10% cash down payment at sale, balance within ten (10) days of Court approval).

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 6th day of December, 2010.

The property is located at: 794 200th Avenue, Luck, WI 54853.

Tim Moore, Sheriff 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

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FREDERIC BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING

(Dec. 29, Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY U.S. BANK N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

LINDA M. KLEIN, et al.

Defendants.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case Number: 10 CV 360 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on August 20, 2010, in the amount of $213,519.02, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: February 16, 2011, at 10 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot 17, Plat of Chappy’s Sunrise Park Subdivision, Town of Laketown, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2484 204th Street, Luck, WI 54853.

TAX KAY NO.: 030-00958-0000.

Dated this 15th day of December, 2010.

Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Marie M. Flannery State Bar #1045309 Bloomer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. (262816)

(Dec. 15, 22, 29, Jan. 5, 12, 19) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY GREENTREE SERVICING, LLC., successor in interest to Greenpoint Credit, LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

GREGORY A. DICK JANE DOE, marital spouse DISCOVER CARD CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA) NA MIDWEST DIESEL SERVICE ORIX FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., Defendants.

Case No: 10 CV 443 Case Code: 30404 Case Type: Foreclosure of Mortgage NOTICE OF SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on the 3rd day of August, 2010, I will sell at public auction in the front lobby/foyer area of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, County of Polk, Wisconsin on February 16, 2011, at 10:00 a.m., all of the following described mortgaged premises, to-wit: Lot Fifty-six (56), Pixie Acres Mobile Home Second Addition, Village of Milltown, Polk County, Wisconsin.

TAX PARCEL NO.: 151-004480000.

ADDRESS: 603 Parkins Ave., Milltown, WI. TERMS OF SALE: Cash.

DOWN PAYMENT: 10% down of amount bid in cash or certified check at the time of sale made payable to Clerk of Courts; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

SALE SUBJECT TO: Property to be sold as a whole “AS IS” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances, tenant rights and leases, real estate taxes, accrued and accruing special assessments, if any, penalties and interest. Purchaser to pay all recording fees, Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax and cost of title evidence.

Dated this 10th day of December, 2010. /s/Timothy Moore Polk County Sheriff Attorney Sam Kaufman 201 S. Marr Street Fond du Lac, WI 54936

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Monday, November 15, 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, November 15, 2010, in the 7 - 12 School, Room 107.

Board members present: Mrs. Amundson, Mr. Engen, Mr. Holicky and Mr. Nelson. Mrs. Matz arrived at 6:35 p.m.

Administration present: Mr. Draxler, Mrs. Steen and Mr. Tischer.

Motion Amundson/Holicky that this meeting was properly noticed.

Motion carried 4 - 0.

Mrs. Harlander, Mr. & Mrs. Mossey and Mr. R. J. Severude were also present for this meeting. Their concerns centered on students properties being stolen and the possibility of having security cameras installed in the school. They discussed helping with the funding of such a project with grants.

Motion Matz/Holicky to approve the 10-18-10, regular meeting minutes as corrected. Motion carried 5 - 0.

Motion Holicky/Matz to approve the 10-13-10 & 11-03-10 special meeting minutes. Motion carried 5 - 0.

Mr. Nelson provided a summary of the 10-13-10, 10-18-10 and 113-10 closed session minutes.

Motion Engen/Nelson to approve the 9-20-10 and 9-27-10 closed session minutes. Motion carried 5 - 0.

The invoices for October 2010 were presented as follows: Regular invoices (#8695-8799 & 38558-38559)............$315,851.54 Payroll account..............................................................$187,826.79 Motion Matz/Holicky to authorize and confirm the money payments of the invoices presented. Motion carried 5 - 0.

Mr. Engen presented receipts for October 2010, totaling $27,113.64.

Mr. Tischer reviewed the 2010-11 budget.

The administration presented their goals, building and district reports. The food service and building reports were submitted.

The Board expressed a special thank-you to Troy Wink and Bob Pyke for all their help with the football playoffs on 10-26-10, when Grantsburg and Elk Mound came to Frederic to finish their game, after the Frederic/Elmwood game.

Motion Engen/Holicky to approve bus drivers’ extra trip pay the same as the route pay. Motion carried 5 - 0.

Motion Matz/Engen to approve the appointment of Diane Utley as clerk for school board election purposes. Motion carried 5 - 0.

Motion Holicky/Matz to approve Federal Jobs Funds revenue ($141,234.00) be designated to Fund 10 to pay teacher salaries.

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. 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/Amundson to adjourn to closed session. Vote by roll call was unanimous to convene in closed session and the motion carried 5 - 0. Time: 8 p.m.

The regular meeting reconvened at 9:38 p.m.

Motion Matz/Amundson to adjourn. Motion carried 5 - 0.

Time: 9:38 p.m.

Rebecca Amundson, Clerk

Notices/ Employment Opportunities

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the electors of the Town of Siren, in the County of Burnett, State of Wisconsin, that a Town Caucus for said town will be held at the Town Hall in the said Town on January 13, 2011, at 6:45 p.m. to nominate candidates for the different town offices to be voted for at the Town Election to be held on April 5, 2011.

Mary Hunter 527770 19-20L WNAXLP Siren Town Clerk

(Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY ANCHORBANK, FSB, F/K/A S&C BANK Plaintiff, vs.

STEPHEN D. TYLEE, et al Defendants Case Number: 10 CV 246 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on May 18, 2010, in the amount of $148,149.72, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: January 12, 2011, at 10 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% of successful bid must be paid to Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified Check. Balance to be paid upon confirmation.

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: The South 1040 feet of the West 850 feet of Southwest 1/4 Northwest 1/4, Section 34, Township 32 North, Range 15 West, being in the Town of Clear Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 52 30th Street, Clear Lake, WI 54005.

TAX KEY NO.: 018-00692-0000.

Dated this 17th day of November, 2010.

Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County Christina E. Demakopoulos State Bar #1066197 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. (261183)

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TOWN OF SIREN NOTICE OF TOWN CAUCUS

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Caucus scandal lives on in lingering, undecided case

by Shawn Johnson Wisconsin Public Radio MADISON - Former Assembly Speaker Scott Jensen may have settled his eight-year legal battle, but the case of the woman who stood trial with him is still pending in Dane County.

Sherry Schultz was accused of using her state job in the Assembly Majority Leader's office to do nothing but work on campaign fundraising. Schultz stood trial in the same courtroom as Jensen in 2006 when a jury found them both guilty of felonies.

Beyond that, their cases took different paths. When an appeals court granted Jensen and Schultz a retrial, Jensen used a new state law – that lets elected officials charged with ethics violations to be tried in their home counties – to get his case moved to Waukesha County. The Waukesha County district attorney reached a plea deal with Jensen that dropped felony charges and called for no jail time.

But Schultz's case remains in Dane County, where there's a status conference scheduled for next month. Technically speaking, Schultz is still moving forward with a retrial., although it's unknown what implications the Jensen plea deal with have on her case.

Schultz used a different argument than Jensen in her appeal, saying that she had not acted inconsistently with her official duties. That is to say, legislative leaders expected her to use her state position to solicit campaign funds.

Another big difference between the Schultz and Jensen cases is that Jensen served no time while his conviction was on appeal. Schultz served four months of home confinement as well as time on probation.

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Manufacturing beginning to recover

by Steve Roisum Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIDE – Although Wisconsin’s manufacturing sector has lost thousands of jobs in recent years, there are signs it may be recovering.

Unisource Assembly in Amery, in western Wisconsin makes electronic components. The company plans to have nearly 50 workers by next summer, about four times its starting workforce. Co-president Rick Donovan says buyers of electrical components seem to be more comfortable spending money again to modernize their production.

That more and more companies plan to expand doesn’t surprise Zach Brandon, deputy director for the Wisconsin Department of Commerce. Brandon says there’s a “significant amount of capital sitting on the sidelines” currently, and companies will start to make that investment as the economy begins to rebound.

Brandon says as of 2010’s second quarter, nearly 430,000 people worked in Wisconsin’s manufacturing sector. And with exports up 18.5-percent in the 3rd quarter over last year, he’s optimistic that manufacturing will keep adding jobs into 2011.

Although construction of the roundabout on Hwys. 35 and 70 north of Siren is not scheduled to begin until 2013, the planning stages are well under way. The DOT unveiled a new roundabout design on Wednesday, Dec. 15, that places the roundabout outside the flight path of the nearby airport, something that the Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics has been pushing for. Even the county weighed in earlier this year, asking that the roundabout placement not jeopardize future airport development at a time when the DOT was considering a roundabout in the flight path. The new plan requires more land acquisition than previous plans, but the Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics has already indicated that some of the land acquisition qualifies for federal airport dollars. The estimated total project cost, including land acquisition, is $3 million to $3.5 million. Burnett County Highway Commissioner Bob Morehouse expects the first of the public information meetings will be held early 2011. - from the DOT

Christmas at the Family Resource Center A Christmas party was held at the Burnett County Family Resource Center in Siren last week. Children came for food, cookie decorating and crafts. Santa showed up and handed out presents and stockings to all the children. The center offers educational programs, resources, activities and support through partnering with parents and collaborating with communities. - Photos submitted

Grantsburg third-graders donate to the food shelf

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GRANTSBURG – Mrs. Polzine’s third-grade class donned their Santa’s helpers hats to make a special delivery to the Grantsburg Food Shelf just before Christmas. Polzine’s class decided they would each bring in $5 worth of food for the food shelf rather than having a $5 gift exchange with classmates. Throughout December students brought in their donations and placed them under the classroom Christmas tree. Then last week the Grantsburg Elementary students loaded the donations in their sleds and headed for the food shelf. During their visit each student packed two bags of groceries.

Grantsburg Food Shelf Manager Chuck Peterson passed out bags for Austin Wedin and his classmates to pack when the Grantsburg third-grade class visited the Grantsburg Food Shelf just before Christmas.

Grantsburg Food Shelf Manager Chuck Peterson welcomed Mrs. Polzine’s class to the food shelf last week. Peterson then explained how the food shelf worked and thanked the Grantsburg third-graders for their donation. – Photos by Priscilla Bauer Lauren Hermann stood in front of the bags of groceries she and her classmates helped pack while visiting the Grantsburg Food Shelf just before Christmas. The students from Mrs. thirdPolzine’s grade class also brought food they had they collected through the month of December.

Evie Carter was one of Santa’s smiling helpers when she and her 15 classmates made a delivery to the Food Grantsburg Shelf last week. Instead of exchanging gifts the students spent their money on food shelf donations.

Rhiannan Schafer gave a smile after packing a bag of food at the Grantsburg Food Shelf last week.

The Grantsburg third-grader and her classmates each packed two bags of groceries while visiting the food shelf to make a holiday donation.

Allyson Bram, and Emma Quimby helped pull the sleds loaded with food into the Grantsburg Food Shelf last week when their class walked from the Grantsburg Elementary School to make a donation.

Mouse House

Grantsburg third-grader Jason Anderson watched Grantsburg Food Shelf volunteer Vern Richards pack a meal bag given to people coming to the food shelf. Jason and his classmates visited the food shelf last week to make a donation and help pack bags.

Volunteer members of the Parents of the Elementary Saints helped students shop for their family and friends before Christmas break at the St. Croix Falls Elementary School. Each student was allowed to shop for up to four people at just 50 cents per gift. This fundraiser proves to be a success each year due to the many, many donations the group collects. Shown at left: Sara Olson assists Bridgett Bergman during her visit to the Mouse House. LEFT: Jackie Campbell is ready to help Phillip Hein find just the right gift. – Photos submitted

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A glance backwards Part I: January-June

Compiled by Tammi Milberg POLK/BURNETT COUNTIES – In the last edition of the news for 2010, we begin part one of The Year In Review, where the stories, photos and headlines of 2010 from January to June are capsulated and revisited before the new year begins.

January

It seemed like a plot from a movie when Al and Susan Thill of St. Croix Falls had their vehicle hijacked in Mexico on New Year’s Eve. Al Thill was shot in the arm and the suspects put a gun to Susan’s head. After handing the keys over, the suspects drove off with the Thills vehicle and belongings, and the Thills returned home shaken up and glad to be alive.

•James Cameron’s blockbuster movie “Avatar” and “Sherlock Holmes” were among the movies playing in the theaters.

•Taylors Falls named Bill Scott as the Taylors Falls 2009 St. Croix River Valley Stewardship Award and presented him with the award in January. •Yellow Bike was proposed to the St. Croix Falls City Council by former Mayor Brad Foss, who offered to start up and pilot the program.

•Luck Village President Nancy WebsterSmith submitted a letter of resignation effective immediately, listing no explanation in her letter. •Polk County was scheduled to be the setting for a civil trial involving a fatal crash with a Chippewa Trails motor coach carrying members of the Chippewa Falls High School band and a Whole Foods tractortrailer. Five persons died in the crash caused by the tractor-trailer operator including the bus driver, the band director and his wife and their 11-year-old granddaughter, and the student teacher. There were also 35 persons injured. The suit was settled before going to court with a $3 million compensation paid to one of the injured victims who filed the civil suit.

•Lutheran churches continued to debate leaving or staying with the ELCA. •Julie

POLARIS PULLS OUT: Arguably the top story of 2010 locally and perhaps statewide was the announcement in May by Polaris that it would phase out its Osceola plant along with more than 500 jobs. The company stated it would be moving much of the operation to a plant in Mexico. - Photo by Tammi Milberg

LOUIE GETS LOCAL: Comedian Louie Anderson brought laughs to a sold-out audience at the Crex Convention Center in Grantsburg in May. The nationally known comedian used some of his selfdeprecating humor, along with stories of what it’s like getting old, as part of his act. RIGHT: Bruce Erickson and Lynn and Gary Olby did their share of laughing during Anderson’s performance. - Photos

by Priscilla Bauer

Dahling celebrated 33 years of employment with the Inter-County Cooperative Publishing Association. •Returning Wisconsin National Guard soldiers returned to the armory in New Richmond ready to go home with their families. •Lila Rowe celebrated her 102nd birthday at the Frederic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

•The annual Frederic Sleigh Parade took place with 25 sleighs entered in what was a warmer than usual day for the event.

•Due to the slowing economy, the plan commission for St. Croix Falls discussed the situation of eight buildings of the 24 in the industrial park listed for sale. •A special meeting was held in Grantsburg to discuss saving the pool. •Polk County hired a firm to recruit and help in the selection process for a county administrator.

•The United Pioneer Home in Luck announced aspirations for a spring groundbreaking for the new nursing home. •Jim and LeAnn Williamson of Meenon escaped their burning home that was destroyed by fire. •An ATV that went through the Kilkare Swamp in Voyager

See 2010, page 2

IT’S ALL WATER OVER THE DAM: A young man watches as the last bits of winter ice flow over the hydroelectric dam at St. Croix Falls in March. - Photo by Gary King

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Village was saved by members of the Jackson and Scott fire departments. •A Danbury man was charged with attempted homicide after allegedly pinning a man against the outside of a tavern with his vehicle. •Grantsburg was the scene for the Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre production of “The Wizard of Oz.” •Unity Middle School students celebrated Renaissance Day with costumes, a meal and traditional games from the period.

•Falls Chamber of Commerce celebrated the first year of the merger between the cities of St. Croix Falls and Taylors Falls chambers of commerce. •The incumbent for the Clayton area on the Polk County Board did not seek re-election, leaving a vacancy with still no candidate for the empty seat since the November election.

•The city of St. Croix Falls gave the goahead to the St. Croix Festival Theatre to pursue a grant to help with a feasibility study and fundraising strategy. •Wendy Rattel was appointed to serve on the Polk County Board to fill the seat vacated by Keith Rediske for the St. Croix Falls area.

•The former Trade Lake Camp director was fined $10,000 and sentenced to six months in jail after giving a patient the wrong medication causing the patient’s death. •An intoxicated individual showed up in a Luck couple’s bathroom in

the middle of the night.

February

Sixth-graders at St. Croix Falls put health kits together to send to Haiti for the earthquake victims. •Frederic High School bell choir members performed in Milwaukee. •Polk County Special Olympics athletes attended the Winter Games in Wausau. •Six young women would compete for the title of Miss Luck.

•Joan McNaughton, St. Croix Falls, was preparing to ski in her 30th Birkebeiner.

•The school district of Osceola announced that by adding solar panels and thermal blankets to the pool complex they saved $32,000 in energy costs. •The concern about the smell of the air in Dresser was still being aired at board meetings while the village was updated by F&A Dairy on a solution to the holding ponds pumps.

•Pennies for Patients, a campaign to collect money for leukemia patients, kicked off at Osceola schools. •Dollar General opened its doors in Frederic. •Burnett County zoning members heard from investors of the former Whispering Pines Camp about zoning changes. •The watercross at Frederic was canceled due to a lack of funding. •A 62-year-old Luck man who was accused of

stabbing his friend to death in 2009 was tested for mental competence before moving the case against him forward.

•Charges of sexual assault of a child against former Polk County Deputy James Baker, 50, Centuria, were dropped due to lack of evidence to prosecute the case.

•Tam Howie was named grand marshal for the Luck Winter Carnival. •A big ice castle was constructed in downtown Luck for the Winter Carnival with ice harvested from Big Butternut Lake. •Carmela Tursi Hobbins, Siren, was featured on KARE 11 for her cooking; Hobbins showcases her Italian cooking in Burnett County and hosts sight-seeing tours in her native country of Italy. •Sam Williamson received a plaque commemorating his 40th year as the Klondike Derby chairman for the Lake Wanochi, Wild River and Eagle River districts for the Boy Scouts. •Former Taylors Falls Mayor Stuart Olson passed away at the age of 72; Olson served as mayor for 13 years. •Jeffrey Busse, 41, Webster and part-owner of Whiskey Joe’s restaurant and bar on Hwy. 70, was killed in a snowmobile accident. •Luck’s Mary Maiden Mueller was recognized as the lone National Merit Scholar finalist in the re-

gion. •Krystal Oulette was crowned Miss Luck. •The Burnett Blizzard Pee Wee A hockey team played at state playdowns in Amery. •Local fans watched Siren native Molly Engstrom play hockey for Team USA in the Winter Olympics. •Steve Nielsen was elected Luck Village president. •Two teens were arrested for armed robberies of two grocery and gas stores in Polk County. •A 49-year-old convicted felon living in Luck was charged with attempted homicide after attempting to ram a parked Polk County sheriff’s deputy vehicle with a deputy inside the vehicle.

•The Wisconsin Board of Commissioners of Public Lands approved a $560,000 loan to the school district of Webster to help refinance its unfunded service liability to the Wisconsin Retirement System. • The Golden Age Manor suit was settled, having the intended buyer receiving $60,000 to compensate losses. •Grantsburg High School held WinterFest with senior royalty King Trent Mack and Queen Casey Crawford. •Grantsburg held the annual Frigid Five run. •Two Webster men were sentenced in a kidnapping charge from April 2009 serving 18 months in prison for the 32-year-old defendant and one year in jail for the 31-year-old defendant. •Plans

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Call for public art submissions

FREDERIC - Frederic Arts and the park board will award $1,000 to the artist chosen to create a piece of public art to be installed in the village.

This competition is open to all Polk County residents.

Deadline for submissions is March 1, and the project must be completed before the proposed dedication ceremony taking place during Family Days, June 17-19. The Public Arts Commission will jury the process. The chosen piece must be able to withstand all weather as it will be outdoors and not enclosed. The park board will cover installation costs.

Interested participants should submit a one-page proposal with images or concept drawings, contact information and a possible installation budget. Send by mail to: Frederic Public Arts Commission, attention Maria Ammend, 311 Woodlawn Ave., Frederic, WI 54837, or by email at: greenytwin@yahoo.com.

For more information call Kelly Green at 715-327-8181. submitted

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A father and son went fishing one day. While they were out in the boat, the boy suddenly became curi- Joe Roberts ous about the world around him. He asked his father, “How does this boat float?”

The father replied, “Don’t rightly know son.” A little later, the boy looked at his father and asked, “How do fish breath underwater?”

Once again the father replied, “Don’t rightly know son.” A little later the boy asked his father, “Why is the sky blue?”

Again, the father repied. “Don’t rightly know son.”

Finally, the boy asked his father, “Dad, do you mind my asking you all of these questions?”

The father replied, “Of course not, you don’t ask questions, you never learn nothin’.”

••• What's the difference between a lawyer and a mosquito? The Lawyer has a briefcase!

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Growing and marketing hay series offered

SPOONER — UW-Extension is offering a four-part series on profitable hay production. The series will begin on Monday, Jan. 10, from 6-8:30 p.m. The first session’s topic is Knowing Your Numbers: Pricing, Buying and Selling Hay. Discussions will cover determining your cost of production, various marketing options and negotiating hay land lease agreements. Participants can attend sessions in either Hayward or Siren.

According to Kevin Schoessow, area ag development agent, the hay series is intended for anyone who owns hay land, sells or buys hay, or produces hay. The focus will be on producing hay for a profit.

The other topic sessions include Understanding Hay Quality and Hay Storage Options on Thursday, Jan. 27, Growing and Harvesting High Quality Hay on Thursday, Feb. 10, and New Seedings and Low-Cost Renovations on Monday, Feb. 21. All sessions run from 6–8:30 p.m. Sessions in Hayward will be held in the assembly room at the Sawyer County Courthouse in downtown Hayward. Sessions in Siren will be held in Room 165 at the government center on CTH K near Siren.

There is a $5 charge for individual sessions or $15 for the four-part series. Preregistration is required. For more information on the hay series contact Schoessow or Otto Wiegand, at the Spooner Area UW-Extension office at 715-635-3506 or 800-528-1914. — from UW-Extension

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Cold Turkey

In our stressed and harried lives we are always looking for ways to manage our time better. There are programs that teach us to use John W. Ingalls every minute productively so we don’t waste precious opportunities. We have schedulers, personal digital assistants, cell phones and iPods that help us organize every minute but we actually overlook the most important part every day. No matter how much we need to accomplish or how many places we need to be, the most important thing we need to schedule is rest.

Getting adequate rest is extremely important. If you experience one or two nights of poor sleep you immediately begin to notice fatigue, poor memory and lack of concentration. When we are faced with chronic sleep deprivation we become more prone to physical ailments that become chronic and sometimes debilitating. One of the keys to good health is getting adequate rest on a regular basis. This means sleeping well and also scheduling time for rest and vacation.

I am not in the habit of taking naps but occasionally I do indulge myself. It is usually when we go on vacation that I begin to relax and settle in. The stress and worries of my day-to-day work life begin to fade as I anticipate peace and tranquility. However, just as I am dozing off my wife will usually jab me in the ribs and

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This is the time of year when Lucy usually sleeps on my head.

I don’t normally mind sharing a bed with my cat. She has been my constant companion through some difficult times and booting Carrie Classon her out of the bed at this stage in our relationship seems harsh.

But Lucy has a few peculiarities that make her a less than ideal bedfellow.

Lucy is deaf as a result of losing her eardrums to an especially vicious attack of ear mites. She lost not only her hearing, but all separation of her sinus cavity. This means that Lucy has a more or less permanent sinus infection.

A sneezy, phlegmy cat is not always a joy to have around, however delightful her personality. When the weather turns cold, I wake in the night to find Lucy rooting around in my hair and sneezing phlegm directly into my ear as she attempts to absorb heat from the top of my head. It is not a good situation.

The other day, I went shopping in a secondhand, fake fur coat. Instead of hanging it back up in the closet when I got home, I left it lying on the couch where Lucy found it.

Lucy buried herself into that fur and I didn’t see her for a full 12 hours. She got up for breakfast, then returned to the protection of her furry friend. While I am sure the coat is getting full of cat phlegm, I am seriously wondering if a $26 secondhand coat is not a reasonable price to pay for a bit of comfort and a few nights of uninterrupted sleep.

Last week Daniel and I gathered with friends around a fire to celebrate the shortest day of the year.

We all drew close—to each other, to the fire, to the warmth. We sang Christmas carols and told stories of

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the past year. Then we tossed in the fire the things we no longer wished to carry with us into the coming year.

We threw negativity and fear into the fire. A young woman threw in the photo of a boyfriend who had not treated her well, and an older woman threw in the professional license for a career she was leaving behind. I threw in a map I had made, years ago, representing the course I expected my life to take. That map is long obsolete, so I tossed the tiny map of my future into the fire. It caught in the wind twice as I tried to throw it into the flames (until Daniel offered to put my future in his pocket!) but finally it caught fire on the third try.

We then sent our wishes for the New Year up in a small paper hot air balloon heated by the flames of candles. We watched the balloon as it rose over the frozen lake, into the dark winter sky and out of sight.

Last year I wished for love. This year, I held Daniel’s hand as we watched the balloon rise over the lake.

Then we all drew close to the fire again. We gathered in the warmth of our friends to ward away the cold.

It’s the time of year when we all pull in a little closer. We hug one another, taking comfort in the solid warmth of the embrace. The cold dark nights focus our thoughts on what is real and warm and necessary.

Lucy is sleeping and snoring in her new winter coat. I am holding onto Daniel’s hand and the fire is burning bright.

Happy New Year.

Till next time, - Carrie

Love to sing

POLK COUNTY – If you love to sing and would like an opportunity to sing under the direction of a highly recognized director, singers from around the region are invited to audition for a new community choir to rehearse a variety of music led by Harry and Chris Johansen.

This endeavor will culminate with performances the weekend of April 9 to benefit a local need.

Three audition sessions for interested singers (only one is required) will be held to accommodate everybody who wishes to audition from 6:30-8 p.m. on the following dates: Thursday, Jan. 6, at Frederic High School; Monday, Jan. 10, at Luck School; Thursday, Jan. 13 at Unity School. At the auditions, singers will be asked to: sing the first verse of “America” (My Country ‘Tis of Thee), vocalize to the top and bottom of their vocal range, sight-read a simple tune in their vocal range, and read a rudimentary rhythm exercise.

Rehearsals will be on either Monday or Thursday evenings from 6-8 p.m., beginning the last week in January. Participants will be surveyed to determine which night is better for them. A $35 fee will be collected from members to offset expenses of music purchase.

This collaborative project is brought to you by Frederic, Luck and Unity community education and Harry and Chris Johansen.

For more information or questions, please contact Ann Fawver : 715-327-4868 or e-mail fawvera@frederic.k12.wi.us Amy Aguado : 715-472-2152 Ext. 103 or e-mail amya@lucksd.k12.wi.us Tanna Worrell : 715-825-2101 Ext. 1560 or e-mail tworrell@unity.k12.wi.us Dr. Harry Johansen is a recently retired professor of music and chair of the department of music at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Prior to being chair, he was the director of choral activities and conductor of the concert choir, chamber singers, women’s chorale,

ask me a question – “Do you want me to drive?”

We use all kinds of metaphors to describe how we have slept.

We doze off, catch 40 winks, cat nap, saw logs and power nap.

MD We may have slept like a rock or a log, or slept like a baby and it means all the same thing. In my experience if I slept like a baby it meant I was up every two hours crying and looking for something to eat. We even refer to death as “going to sleep” or “resting in peace.”

There was one time in my life that I remember sleeping so soundly that the world could have ended and I wouldn’t have known or cared. I spent three years in the United States Army as an infantryman immediately following the Vietnam era. I was stationed in the foothills of Colorado and we would go “downrange” where we played at fighting wars. I was assigned to the headquarters company because I was the only man out of a thousand that could operate a typewriter. Part of my duties also included operating a radio. It was during one of these war exercises I had a late night shift operating a radio in one of the headquarter tents. My shift ended in the middle of the night and I found a folding cot and a sleeping bag and placed them under some trees out of the way of armored vehicles and big trucks that came and went all night.

and opera productions and taught courses in conducting and choral literature. Currently he is a conductor of the Heartland Singers and the West Denmark church choir.

Johansen’s choirs have been selected to appear at state and regional conventions of the American Choral Directors Association and the Music Educators National Conference and have toured in Europe. He has served as a guest conductor, clinician, and adjudicator for music festivals and clinics throughout the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest, where he was on the faculty of the University of Idaho. In 2009, he was awarded the prestigious Morris Hayes Award by the Wisconsin Choral Directors Association for service to the choral profession.

A bass, Johansen has often appeared as an oratorio soloist and in recitals. He has performed as a soloist for the Classical Music Festival in Eisenstadt, Austria, and at the Oregon Bach Festival, Helmuth Rilling conductor and artistic director.

A native of Wisconsin, Johansen received his undergraduate degree in music education with honors from the University of Wisconsin-Superior. His graduate degrees include a Master of Music degree from Indiana University, and the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in choral conducting from the University of Iowa. - submitted

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The cold mountain air mingled gently with the diesel exhaust as the sound of engines and generators lulled me to sleep. It was a deep, dark, dreamless sleep so complete that it was as close to being in a coma as I have ever experienced. In order to block out the noise around me I had pulled the old Army sleeping bag, prickly with chicken feather insulation, up over my head and zipped it shut. It was in that position that I found myself blinking my eyes awake in the dim gray light.

I pulled the sleeping bag away from my head and looked out. It was gray, foggy and quiet. I didn’t know what time it was and I didn’t know where I was. The remainder of my company had packed up the tents and trucks and departed during the night, leaving me on the foggy hilltop under the pines. The fog surrounding me blotted out the midday sun as I awoke totally alone.

In the distance I could hear a jeep approaching and guessed they were out looking for me. As the company commander’s driver drove up the hill to my position I could hear him say, “Ingalls, you idiot, where have you been?”

“Right here sir” I said, as I yawned and stretched.

All snuggled up in my chicken feather Army issue sleeping bag, I had slept through the end of the battle.

While they were out waging war I was resting in peace. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could fight all of life’s battles that way?

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River Road

Mending

Hope you all had a nice Christmas! We are out of the cabin and down at Pine Island, Minn., about 25 miles northwest of Rochester, Minn., in our home there. Our son Scott lives there year-around and keeps it up while we are away. We plan to hang around until the Jan. 15 Wisconsin Maple Syrup Producers annual meeting and then hook up the pop-up camper and take a month in the far south, living on crawfish, gumbo and jambalaya while sipping mint juleps.

We might have stayed a little longer at the cabin, but were running short of wood. I have three woodpiles there, my fall cabin heating, my spring cabin heating and my maple syrup boiling caches.

Each is carefully planned to be just enough for an average season. With this year’s cold start to the heating season, and Margo feeling the cold more as she has worked off some of her natural insulation, we burned up the fall pile a little early. On the last two days we were there, we managed to keep the cabin just barely above freezing by burning three packages of toothpicks and running the air popcorn popper all the time aimed at Margo’s feet. I was tempted to take a few sticks of wood out of the spring heating pile, but you know how it is, once you break your rules you are on slippery slide to perdition. Anyway, down here in Pine Island, it is nice and warm with propane doing the work, although here we have even more snow than in Polk County.

We have been giving the old printers a real workout printing our new books.

The laser printer does the black-andwhite pages and a color inkjet the colored ones. Having printed 60 “St Croix River Road Ramblings” books of 250 pages each puts a lot of stress on them. Luckily, I have some extra printers in reserve, so can switch if I need to. So far, it is going great and Margo is making a little profit from assembling the books! With the new “Second Book of Stories of the Trade River Valley” just out by Stanley Selin, we expect to be at for a few more weeks.

We sold the first bunch at the Trade Lake Mission Church Christmas service a week ago where they were snatched up quickly (although the minister grumbled something about Pharisees money changing in the church as he threatened to tip over my book table).

The last project I tried at the cabin before heading to Pine Island was to fix an old color inkjet printer, an Epson model C60. I bought one of these new many years ago, and liked it very much before finally wearing it out printing so much stuff. Over the past five years, I watched for them at garage sales and at local thrift stores and accumulated four more of them, each for less than $10. Two of them work great, and two don’t work at all. I like them because, being a popular printer, the Chinese actually make generic ink cartridges for them at $3 each versus $30 for Epson brand. My frugal nature is appalled at paying so much for an ounce of ink in a piece of plastic. The generics work fine although they are not as vibrant and may fade over the years, but that could be said of me too, nowadays.

Every grandparent should give their old computer stuff to their grandchildren along with a Phillips and flat-blade screwdriver and small hammer as an effort to educate them. You can bet Red Green (public TV handyman) learned this way. The kids should be encouraged to tear things apart to learn how they work. Better yet, you should help them!

When my three brothers and I were kids, we tore apart anything that we could get that was broken, old windup clocks, radios, TVs, electric motors, gas engines, automobiles, etc. Even if you can’t fix them or put them together again, you

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learn a great deal about how things work, and overcome the fear of trying to fix things, often things that have minor problems. My brothers and I can fix just about anything from on-the-job training.

Of course, the power cord should be removed first, or at least you should remind them of the tried-and-true rule for working on electrical things, keep one hand in your pocket. An electrical shock won’t kill you except by stopping your heart. If you always work on electrical repairs with one hand in your pocket, the shock won’t bridge from hand to hand across the heart, and instead will go from hand down through the leg to the ground, at most just singeing the hair off of your leg that probably is better gone anyway. If you need another hand, why, that is what little brothers or sisters are for, or in my case, Margo.

The first thing in fixing anything is to look for screws to remove. The C60 didn’t have any visible, just slots in the plastic cover where you could stick in a screwdriver and pry back a locking tab. I found half of them and getting a little crack open, pried the top from the bottom breaking only two tabs. The top popped off and let me see the whole inside mechanism. Since the printer acted like it was working, just no ink came out, even with brand-new cartridges, I assumed that the ink path was the problem.

I had already taken a syringe with warm water and a small rubber tube and a little rubbing alcohol and forced it down the nozzles where the ink was supposed to go—they were open, so that wasn’t a problem (some printers like the older HP don’t have these nozzles, on those it is all replaced each time you replace the cartridge.) I guessed that the priming cycle wasn’t working.

Priming or cleaning an ink cartridge is when the printer applies a vacuum to the ink cartridge and tries to suck out some ink to get it running. I studied the

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printer’s insides and found the vacuum pump. A clear plastic tube connected to the ink cartridge rest stand, then looped around a plastic gear with the back part that squeezed the tube creating a vacuum when it turned around during the cleaning cycle. For some reason this pump wasn’t working.

I found some screws that hooked the interior mechanism to the bottom plastic and removed those to take a closer look at the pump. A jumble of five plastic gears popped out with a couple of levers and two tiny springs. I didn’t have a diagram, and after a few hours of trying to figure how they went together, realized that all they were for is to run the vacuum pump to suck ink—and that was the part that wasn’t working anyway.

Maybe I could figure out how to bypass this with something simpler—all I would have to do is suck on the hose at the right time in the cleaning cycle!

I drilled a small hole in the side of the printer case, put the gears aside and put the printer back together again, threading the tube out the hole. When reassembling plastic cases, the handiest thing to have is a hot-glue gun to stick together the parts where you have broken the tabs. I got it together with a few gentle taps with the hammer. Now all I needed to do is run the ink-charging cycle while applying a vacuum to the tube, now sticking out of the printer.

“Margo, when I say now, suck on the tube as hard as you can,” I asked my assistant. I hooked the printer to the computer and ran it through the clean cycle and at the right moment said “suck now!” Sure enough, you could see the ink coming up the tube. “When you taste something, quit” I said as an afterthought. “Oh is that bitter” exclaimed Margo, spitting black ink into her hanky.

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I tried printing—sure enough, the cartridges were now feeding ink just as they should be. I now had a working printer ready for use, and one was greatly simplified. I thought of applying for a patent, but you know how it is, the big companies would just make a tiny modification and steal my idea for themselves.

Even if the printer repair had been a total failure, I would have been out just the few dollars I paid for it, and would still have it for spare parts. As it is, I learned a lot about how this machine works and was able to bring it back to life. Margo was a little perturbed about her black tongue and more over the ink staining on her butternut tabletop that had soaked through my newspaper protection layer.

“Antique dealers take new tables, beat them with a chain and purposely make a few ink bottle rings and cup water stains, just to give them a used look—and then charge 10 times more for them—you should thank me for doing it for free!” I comforted Margo.

I have to say, most of the time Margo is a pretty good sport. She knows that I get joy from fixing things. It often saves us lots of money and I get entertainment and feeling of accomplishment out of making things whole again. I don’t understand why she won’t let me do a few personal for her things like a home permanent, removing a mole or cleaning her teeth; after all I worked for the world famous Mayo Clinic for 25 years.

Send a check for $20 to get the brandnew local history “Second Book of Stories of the Trade River Valley” by Stan Selin and me, to Russ Hanson, 15937 Co 27 Blvd, Pine Island, MN 55963 or $22 for the humorous, thoughtful and poignant bestseller “St Croix River Road Ramblings” by the Rambler himself. Both books are guaranteed to please you; if you are not satisfied, just return the book with a $25 restocking fee for a full refund!

Margo and I are enjoying retirement.

We are managing to live on our fixed retirement income, but are attempting to make a little surplus by making and selling maple syrup at the Eureka Farmers Market and raising pumpkins and squash for sale. This coming year we hope to expand our garden and syruping a little for more market sales as well as continue to sell books.

The Leader doesn’t pay me for this column, so I occasionally use it to try to sell you something that I think you might like as a way of earning something or plugging a friend’s book or event. We call this subliminal advertising, hidden subtly in the content are the ads, barely noticeable in the rest of the content if done gracefully. If you would like to have these solicitations removed from your version of this column, just send me your name and address and $100 for each year you would like to be removed. Remember, advertising is the penalty for free news even on the Internet! A happy and prosperous New Year to all of you, our friends through the past six years of continuous ramblings! A word of advice: There are 99 percent fewer heart attacks from shoveling snow in Florida than in Wisconsin and Minnesota.

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Looking back …

“Turn backwards oh time in its flight,

Make me a child again just for tonight.”

At Christmastime our thoughts turn to home. I was not born and raised here in the northland, but downstate in Waukesha County. We lived in a comparatively safe neighborhood, and I was free to walk a wide area. I often visited at other houses.

Ella and Charlie Hartwell lived on the dairy farm next to our place. Their barn burned down – or do we say burned up? – and they built a brand-new barn. I was a teenager when I attended the barn dance there to celebrate the new building.

One of the young girls nearby fell while walking the top rim of the silo. It was a real miracle that she wasn’t dead or seriously injured, aside from bruises.

What mother would think ahead to warn, “Don’t walk on top of the silo.” The top had blown off a while back.

We did a lot of climbing including picking up hickory nuts that fell on the flat roof of the dairy or scampering on the “A” roofline of the root (cyclone) cellar.

We walked the ridgepole of the long chicken coop that housed eight or 10 separate quarters for chickens.

We used to swing on the swing suspended from a big, oak tree and when it was at its highest, we’d jump off.

Yes, it was dangerous, but no one told us not to do it. What one didn’t think of, another would.

We skied down Charlie Hartwell’s hills on skis that had no harness, only leather straps to slip your feet into. There are several houses there now so it must be off limits now.

Next to the Hartwells were Bessie and Walter Schwab’s farm. I’d often sit and visit with Bessie, walk down to her lakeshore. One day when I was walking in the big oil tubs along the shore, a snake popped up between barrels. I’m not sure but he might have been a water moccasin and he alarmed me by following along.

Beyond Schwabs was a cozy, old-fashioned house belonging to Grandma Schaab. She had a player piano, and all we had to do was put in a music roll and pump the pedals. As if by magic, music came out. I’m trying to remember but did the piano keys move by themselves? We thought it was pure magic.

On Sunday morning or at Evensong, Grandma went to church at the Episcopal Mission located on Upper Nashotah Lake. As children, we often explored Lower Nashotah Lake, too.

On the other side of our house was another cozy house with open front porch. George Booth lived there along with a spinster sister, Phoebe, and a retired schoolteacher, Mary Schwaab.

Across the country road were all the homes in the Lindsay complex I described before.

The long driveway led into the Pabst territory with several homes, bridges, lagoons, which we sometimes canoed.

The Markham tower sounded the hours, so we knew what time it was. Prize Holstein cattle were housed in a barn farther along, along with stables.

In summer, we attended a horse show near the main Pabst Farm. We sat in bleachers, applauded and cheered. It was spectacular and fun.

Before buses between Milwaukee and Watertown, we had the Interurban, an electric-powered train, running on tracks with the one or possibly two cars.

It had wonderful leather seats and ran very fast.

Behind the

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Bernice Abrahamzon My father could put cartons of fresh flowers on the Interurban in the morning, and in less than an hour, the family chauffeur could pick them up at the Milwaukee station.

We were sorry when the service was discontinued, the tracks torn up, and buses put into use.

I believe there were four Pabst farms, perhaps five.

All that valuable land is developed now as a spreadout community with malls, a new elementary school, athletic club, new homes, etc.

The sanitarium where I once worked is now a drug-treatment facility.

Surprisingly, good drugs prescribed by doctors have made a big difference in treatment of mental patients, making it easier to care for them. When I walked home after a day’s work, I passed all the security porches where patients could get fresh air and still be secure.

Sometimes they shouted or cried, and I felt sad for them. They had beautiful grounds with a garden and a separate gardener, but had to be accompanied by an attendant. They walked the whole square past our house.

Sometimes I waited on tables in the main dining room for patients. One elderly man wanted a piece of toast at breakfast table. He never ate it. He wanted to turn it into crumbs on a nice linen tablecloth. My supervisor told me to give him the toast as it made him happy and also kept him busy.

When I served him the meat course I always kept my hands well under the platter as he liked to stab it with his fork.

It was much more relaxing to work in the employees’ dining room or run the dishwasher in the adjoining kitchen.

Sometimes I stayed in the women’s dormitory. We started work early in the morning and finished after 7 p.m. However, we had part of the afternoon to rest, or if we wanted, to swim in summer in a nearby lake.

To get to work at the sanitarium I had to open and close a gate, walk down the lane, climb over the wood stile, cross a field, go through a neighbor’s yard, walk the road, open the gate on sanitarium grounds and walk the path to the clump of buildinigs.

I could go by main road but that took much longer.

Yes, it was cold walking in winter, but I wore warm clothes and boots. I changed into my uniform when I got to work.

Even when I was in college, I worked holidays and summers. I also had jobs on campus. I grew up with good work ethics.

Wishing you a happy new year.

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50 Years Ago

Obituaries included Gustav Polsfuss, Matt J. Miller, John W. McLain, Margaret Johansen and Sophia Smith.-B & B Clothing had a sale on deer hunters specials including B-9 style jackets at $17.88, sheepskin pacs at $2.98 a pair, bandanas at 15¢ each, union suits at $5.95 and shirts or drawers at $4.99.“The Sign of Zorro” was playing at the Grand Theatre, Grantsburg.-Specials at the Co-op Super Market included yams at 2 lbs. for 25¢, 100-lbs. Dakota red potatoes at $2.98, mincemeat at two tins for 45¢, cranberry sauce at 2 tins for 39¢ and slab bacon, whole or half, at 39¢/lb.-Readers were told “Order Johnson’s top-quality turkeys” at the Johnson Turkey Farm.-Obituaries included Mrs. Thomas Hjort, Kent Hanson, Mrs. May Kennedy and Roy Dinger.-The 1960 deer kill reported lagging behind 1959 figure. (Now they use the word “harvest” instead of kill).-Frederic’s proposed budget was set at $70,310.09.-The Twin Town Store reopened under new ownership, Bill and Mary Schilling, rural Balsam Lake.-The long-delayed winter weather showed its teeth in late November.-The movie “Life Begins at 17” was playing at the Frederic Theatre.-The Ben Franklin Store, Frederic, had a double-page spread for Christmas specials.-Remember the Dodge Dart?

40 Years Ago

The wayside area at Luck would note the site of the first co-op creamery.-Moving time at Northern Pines Clinic was set for Dec. 29 to Jan. 2.-Frederic tax statements show $1-increase per $1,000.-Fire at the Dillie Hoover property north of Frederic due to an overheated woodstove in a workshop made it necessary to call the Frederic Fire Department.-A dance was set for Pearsons’ Trading Post on Saturday, Jan. 2, with music by Dick and Ron Durand.-Carl Eliason was photographed with one of the first snowmobiles. It was a kind of Rube Goldberg invention put together at Sayner, with strange parts, in the early 1920s.-New Year’s greetings came from the Route Gang at Route’s Store, Frederic. They advised “Watch our windows for ‘hot’ inventory specials.”Greetings came from Production Credit Association, Luck; Central Supply, Frederic; Young and Rich Auto Sales, Frederic; Continental Telephone System, Frederic; Morse Builders Supply and Lakeland Furniture Mart, Siren; Frederic Community Motors; Walter Johnson’s, Siren; Lewis Oil Co., Coast-to-Coast Store, Frederic; Farmers State Bank, Frederic.-Specials at Dick’s Red Owl, Grantsburg included grapefruit at 10 for 59¢, carrots 10¢ a lb., creamy mushroom soup at six cans for 89¢, sardines at five flat cans for $1.09 and hams at $3.68 for 5-lb. tin.

20 Years Ago

SCRMC offers classes in January/February to benefit patients and our communities

ST. CROIX FALLS – Each month, SCRMC education staff offer interesting and valuable education programs for patients and their families, residents of area communities, and SCRMC employees. The following classes are available starting in January. To register, please contact the education department at 715-483-0579 or 715-4830431. Classes are free or for a small fee, but preregistration appreciated.

You may also e-mail sarah.shaw@scrmc.org or jessica.minor@scrmc.org with requests or questions. Other listings are posted at www.scrmc.org.

Free Yoga: Jan. 8 and 15 from 8:45 – 9:45 a.m.

If you’ve never tried yoga, here’s a chance to do so with no commitment! SCRMC’s talented and experienced instructor, Julie Karsky, is offering two free introductory classes in hatha yoga at the medical center on Saturdays, Jan. 8 and Jan. 15, from 8:45 – 9:45 a.m. In this introductory session, you will learn the proper practice of the foundational steps for hatha yoga, as well as body alignment, breathing and moving into poses and postures.

“New” Chronic Pain Support Group: Jan. 6 and Feb. 3 56:30 p.m.

The Support Group meets the first Thursday of every month in the lower level of the hospital building from 5-6:30 p.m. The program is facilitated by Dr. Pat Fettes and is offered at no cost to participants. You do not need to be seen by a provider at SCRMC to attend, and you do not need a referral. The group is open to anyone needing help with pain management.

On Jan. 6, Steve Karo, PA-C, Chronic Pain Program director, will speak on “The Brain and Pain.” At the February session there will be an open discussion, and on March 3, Dr. Gurdesh Bedi will talk about the role of the

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neurologist in managing pain.

Qigong: Jan. 12, 19, 26 and Feb. 2, 9, 16 10-11 a.m.

Qigong is a unique exercise where you can build up your health, prevent or treat illness, and improve both physical and emotional balance while using simple exercises that anyone of any age or ability can use. Similar to tai chi, the movements are easier to perform yet equally effective with similar benefits. Fee: $25 for six sessions Location: Riverbend Conference Center Advance Directives: Feb. 2 from 10-11:30 a.m. (No January session) Who would make your health-care decisions in the event you cannot? Learn more about these documents, why they are so important for everyone, regardless of age, and how to complete them whether you are a Minnesota or Wisconsin resident. Free documents available.

Class held in hospital location.

Year One: Bringing Up Baby: Jan. 6 and Feb. 3 from 6-7 p.m.

First Thursday of each month. For parents and their babies less than a year old. Topics include: cloth diapering, relationships after baby, car seat safety, and more!

Please check the Web site for a list of monthly topics.

Alzheimer’s Support Group: Jan. 25 and Feb. 22 from 1-3:30 p.m.

Meets the last Tuesday of the month. This group is intended to benefit caregivers and family members of those who have Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.

Also available: Quitting Tobacco, Breastfeeding Support, Expectant Parents and Yoga.

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Voters were told to vote for leadership, honesty, integrity, experience, training, dedication and a whole lot more. (Good advice now, too!).-Recycling expenses in Polk County came to $226,221.20.-It was said “milk prices could drop 38 percent.”-Grindell Law Offices moved to a new location.-Obituaries included Hattie Ashcroft, Ula Wieser, Ove Anderson, Lucille Tonsfeldt, Jeanette Amundson, James Ekhaml and Elizabeth Miller.-Northland Municipal Ambulance wanted first responders.-There were 28 Burnett County residents who died because of smoking in 1988.-Voters say “yes” to full funding of state mandates.-Sales tax generated $243,364 for Burnett County in 1989.-Peggy’s Fashion Rack in Siren had a sale on Simpsons nightshirts, $9.99; Wisconsin tees, $9.99; Wisconsin sweats, $14.99.-Siren exchange students included Valentin, Spain; Nicolas Wegnes, Belgium (France); Rebecca Edgren, Sweden; Malte Raff, Germany and Gustavo Magaikaes, Brazil.-A special, The Great Deer Hunt, was in the Leader’s 1990 preview.-Dumping of large items was discussed at Frederic.-The Leader suggested “send or receive documents by fax.”-Room tax proposed for tourist promotion costs.

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Born at Amery Regional Medical Center:

A daughter, Ava Marie Toftness, born Nov. 16, 2010, to Felicia Toftness and Lance Gooch, Amery.

Ava weighed 10 lbs., 2 oz.

••• A daughter, Aubrie Delrae Humpal, born Nov. 17, 2010, to Teddi and Kaleb Humpal, Glenwood City.

Aubria weighed 7 lbs., 8.5 oz.

••• A son, Braydon James Voght, born Nov. 23, 2010, to Marissa Vennie and Tyler Voght, Clear Lake.

Braydon weighed 8 lbs., 12 oz.

••• A son, Landyn John Michael, born Nov. 29, 2010, to CheyeAnn and Brian Michael, Luck. Landyn weighed 7 lbs., 3 oz.

••• A son, Evan Adam Larson, born Nov. 30, 2010, to Emily and Neil Larson, Clear Lake. Evan weighed 1 lb., 9 oz.

••• A daughter, Faye Marie Schachtner, born Dec. 1, 2010, to Ashlyne and Eric Schachtner, Deer Park.

Faye weighed 7 lbs., 14 oz.

••• A son, Oliver James Wood, born Dec. 12, 2010, to Jocelyn and Justin Wood, Clear Lake. Oliver weighed 6 lbs., 10.5 oz.

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Births

A daughter, Vivian Ann Salzman, born Dec. 16, 2010, to Kassie and Brendan Salzman, Amery. Vivian weighed 7 lbs., 4 oz.

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A boy, Ethan Charles Thompson, born Dec. 13, 2010, to Rachel Cardin and Calvin Thompson, Osceola. Ethan weighed 9 lbs., 12.5 oz.

••• A girl, Sophie Lynn Kelley, born Dec. 15, 2010, to Steven and Sara Kelley, Osceola. Sophie weighed 6 lbs., 11 oz.

••• A boy, Brayden Craig Grabow, born Dec. 15, 2010, to Amanda and Brandon Grabow, Siren. Brayden weighed 6 lbs., 4 oz.

••• A boy, Maks William Leiskau, born Dec. 15, 2010, to Holly and Thomas Leiskau, Amery. Maks weighed 9 lbs., 3 oz.

••• A boy, Caleb Scott Petznick, born Dec. 15, 2010, to Scott and Sherry Petznick, St. Croix Falls. Caleb weighed 7 lbs. 5 oz.

••• A girl, Evelyn Rose Miller, born Dec. 18, 2010, to Kaila Ross and Matthew Miller, Anoka, Minn. Evelyn weighed 7 lbs., 15 oz.

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When you read this column Christmas will have come and gone for another year and this year we definitely had a white Christmas. I hope Santa was good to you and brought everything on your Christmas lists. The New Year is standing in the wings waiting to come in. Let’s hope we can look forward to a much better year.

On Christmas Eve here in bear country, the critters look forward to their Christmas presents. The deer enjoy a helping of apple slices in with their usual feeding of corn. Old Tom gets the apple chunks as well as raisins. The birds enjoy chopped fine pieces of apple and raisins in with the sunflower seeds. Then there are the tree rats; they get unsalted peanuts and a few walnuts in with the corn and sunflower seeds. It is hilarious to see them carry off a walnut into the trees only to drop it and another tree rat on the ground snatches it up and runs off with it.

All in all, I think they enjoy the treats as everything is slicked up come morning.

Violet Beckmark spent the afternoon on Christmas day at the home of her nephew, Art Beckmarks.

They enjoyed a traditional holiday dinner of lutefisk.

The remainder of the afternoon was spent visiting and opening gifts.

Arthur Beckmark Jr., “Punk,” spent nine days home with parents Art and Bev Beckmark. He arrived on Dec. 22 and returned to Bremerton, Wash., on Dec. 29. He enjoyed visiting with his great aunt Violet Beckmark Christmas day.

Sympathy to the family of Diane Banta White who passed away Nov. 25.

Sympathy to the family of Roland “Rollie” Canfield who passed away Nov. 30.

Sympathy to the family of Curtis Johnson who passed away Dec. 14.

Sympathy to the family of Melissa S. Gabrio who passed away Dec. 18.

Those of you who are planning a wedding for the coming year, you won’t want to miss the upcoming 2011 Siren Destination Wedding Fair on Sunday, Jan. 30, at the Siren Lodge on Crooked Lake from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event is sponsored by the Siren Chamber of Commerce. More info will be in the column as the event draws nearer.

Congratulations to elementary student MacKenzie Hick and high schooler Amber Hall for being chosen Siren Schools students of the week. Keep up the good work.

EAU CLAIRE – Commencement exercises for students at UW-Eau Claire were held Saturday, Dec. 18, in Zorn Arena. Listed are local students who received degrees and their fields of study.

berg, Bachelor of Social Work in social work;

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New Year’s resolution

Well, how did you do? Did you consciously try reducing this holiday season? How about boxes, bows and wrapping paper, did you save those items you can use for next year’s gifts? At the very least did you save those great gift bags that can be used year after year? How about New Year’s resolutions, did you resolve to reduce? Do you ever look at your garbage bags sitting there in the cold, awaiting the garbage truck’s arrival to escort them to the landfill? You can do more. Make a conscious effort to recycle every item you can.

• Cardboard, break it down and bring it to eight locations throughout Burnett and Washburn counties. Please remove packing materials.

• Rinse out aluminum and tin cans, set aside newspapers, phone books, and magazines, and start saving all mixed paper - including junk mail and school papers - to bring to 14 locations throughout the RCC service area. Glass - another “problem-child” of the recycling world) - needs to get placed in the recycling bin. We need to recycle each and every glass and plastic bottle, however, only No. 1 and No. 2 plastic bottles are accepted both curbside and at the 14 area

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Jen Barton recycling sites. Please rinse bottles and remove caps; automotive bottles - such as motor oil bottles - are not accepted.

• Do you have fluorescent bulbs, automotive batteries or appliances to get rid of? Just call Jen at the recycling office for prices and locations at 715-635-2197, or e-mail her at jbarton@nwrpc.com. Used oil, oil filters, scrap metal, tires, rechargeable batteries, computer components and cell phones are also collected locally, so ignorance is no longer an excuse; give Jen a call.

Again in 2011, I will be answering questions you may have about recycling and waste management issues via this newspaper and I will respond in the Earth Notes column the following week. Just send questions to jbarton@nwrpc.com. No question is too small; if you have a question or concern you’d better be sure others feel the same and would appreciate answers to their questions as well. Happy new you … I mean New Year!

A girl, Elise Ann Hafenstein Johnson, born Dec. 20, 2010, to Julie Hafenstein and Justin Johnson, Centuria. Elise weighed 7 lbs., 12 oz.

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Fran Krause LaVonne O'Brien Marvel Merriam spent Christmas Eve with the Mark and Julia Freeborn family at River Falls On Christmas Day the whole Gravesen family gathered at the Greg and Andrea home at St. Croix Falls.

The Witzany family spent last weekend to celebrate Christmas with Jack and Jeri.

Last Tuesday they entertained Dan and Mary Zimmer for dinner and this Tuesday Bill and Anne Simmons were guests of theirs.

Karen, Jerry and Karl Hintz and Bryan Krause and the Krauses celebrated Christmas a little early last Saturday. Karen Hintz returned home on Wednesday after spending a week with her mother, Fran Krause, following her stay at the hospital in Grantsburg.

The Orange 4-H Club rang Salvation Army bells last week and had their party and a brunch last Saturday. They also gave out homemade decorations to the residents of Cedarwood Manor.

Bill and Adeline Ingalls visited Fran Krause on Tuesday.

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Our week was not too busy. We were closed on Friday for Christmas.

Tuesday started with exercise and then Skip-Bo. In the afternoon games were played. Russ Adams and Bill McGrorty were the winners in Hand and Foot. Don Anderson, George Meixner and Martha Lundstrom were the winners in Dominos. Winners in 500 were Joan Arnold, Bren Nel Ward, Ron Flostad and Jeanette Berquam.

Thursday was our usual day with exercise and Skip-Bo. In the evening 500 cards was played. The winners were Bren Nel Ward, Tim Turrittin and Gene Mevissen.

I hope you had a Merry Christmas. Happy New Year. New Year’s Eve we will have a potluck at 5:30 p.m., followed by games. Come and join us.

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Sara Thompson (granddaughter of the late Leonard and Signe Linden) and Brian Brown were joined in marriage June 19, 2010, at Harbour Shores Church in Cicero, Ind., by the Rev. J. Don Jennings II. She is the daughter of Dennis and Myrna (Linden) Thompson of Atlanta, Ind. Brian is the son of Harold and Lorene Brown of Muncie, Ind. Sara’s grandparents, Leonard and Signe, were married on this same date in 1937 at the Trade Lake Zion Parsonage.

Maid of honor was the bride’s sister, Rachel Thompson of Noblesville, Ind. Bridesmaids were friends of the bride, Angela Edmonds of Atlanta, Ind., Aubrey Linerode of Tipton, Ind., Emily Millikan of Rockport, Mass., Liz Millikan of Zhitomir, Ukraine, Mary Pedrick of Chicago, Ill., Rosalynn Prough of Zhitomir, Ukraine, and Kristin Quakenbush of Cicero, Ind. Flower girls were Abby and Katie Brown, nieces of the groom of Greenfield, Ind. Personal attendant was Katie-Jane Hight of Atlanta, Ind. The best man was the groom’s friend, Shane Ferguson of Colorado Springs, Colo. Groomsmen were brothers of the groom, Jeff Brown of Muncie, Ind., Kevin Brown of Greenfield, Ind., friends of the groom, Tim Blanchard of Indianapolis, Ind., John Hoehn of Chicago, Ill., Chris Lapham of Oklahoma City, Okla. and Jason Thompson, brother of the bride, Atlanta, Ind. Greeters were Nathan Brown, nephew of the groom of Muncie, Ind. and Micah Thompson, brother of the bride of Atlanta, Ind. A buffet reception was held at Harbour Shores Church following the ceremony. Reception musicians were Scott Bradley, Steve Millikan, Jason Tidball and Ben Vawter of Jaden Street Jazz. Cousin of the bride, Cheri (Oachs) Queener, Houlton served as the guest book attendant.

Sara teaches first grade at Bethesda Christian School, Brownsburg, Ind. and Brian is the art director at TF Publishing in Indianapolis, Ind. They honeymooned in Gatlinburg, Tenn. They now reside in Indianapolis, Ind. - submitted

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Sympathy is extended to Rose and Jerry Sexton and other family members due to the death of Rose’s father, Carl Gaulke. He was 97.

Sympathy is also extended to the family of Florence Shrider who died recently. Her funeral was Saturday at Lakeview United Methodist Church, with burial at Lakeview Cemetery. Florence had lived in Cambridge, Minn., most recently, but she lived in the Hertel area for many years before that.

Lida and Don Nordquist, Donna, Gerry, Nina and Lawrence Hines, Hank and Karen Mangelsen and Geri and Andy Mangelsen went to the home of John and Diana Mangelsen Thursday evening for a potluck Christmas supper. They then all enjoyed an evening of visiting and playing cards.

Chris Harrison and his friend, John Paszkiewicz, were weekend guests of Lawrence and Nina Hines.

Mary Dunn, Marlene Swearingen, Lorri McQuade, Karen Mangelsen, Diana Mangelsen and Donna and Nina Hines were guests for dessert at the home of Lida Nordquist Tuesday afternoon.

Hank and Karen Mangelsen went to Menomonee Falls Saturday to be part of the birthday celebration for grandson Henry Mangelsen, who turned one on Friday. They stayed overnight with Randy and Tara Mangelsen and came home Sunday.

Don Denotter has returned home after being in the hospital in Eau Claire for several weeks following surgery.

Sunday afternoon visitors of Karen and Hank Mangelsen were Dave, Patty and Mandy Close.

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Sympathy is extended to Claude McCarty and other family members due to the death of Claude’s great-niece, Melissa Gabrio. She was 31.

Karen and Hank Mangelsen visited April, Dave,

Patty and Mandy Close Monday evening. They helped Mandy celebrate her birthday.

Pam Bentz called on Karen Mangelsen Wednesday afternoon.

Don and Lida Nordquist joined other family members Friday evening at the home of Jim and Jan Schott in Frederic for a Christmas celebration. On Saturday, Lida and Don visited Don’s sister, Bunny Johnson, in Bloomington, Minn., and Sue and Colin Harrison and family in Richfield, Minn.

Special music for the Christmas Eve service at Lakeview United Methodist Church was provided by Kelli Marlow, Marvin and Noel Knoop, Hannah and Pastor Jack Starr and Bob Watkins.

Donna and Gerry Hines went to Maple Grove, Minn., Christmas Eve for a family get-together at the home of Brian and Jane Hines. They came home Christmas Day. Hank and Karen Mangelsen were supper guests of Ronda and Maynard Mangelsen Christmas Eve. Kathy and David Stoylen were Christmas Eve visitors of Kay and Jack Krentz. Christmas Day guests at the Krentz home were Sue Ackerman, Joel Krentz and Marian Brincken. Sue had been visiting since Thursday.

Nina and Lawrence Hines spent Christmas with family members in Eden Prairie, Minn., and Richfield, Minn.

Lacey Mangelsen from Florida is visiting for a few days at the home of her grandparents, Ronda and Maynard Mangelsen.

Patty, Mandy, Dave and April Close were Sunday afternoon visitors of Karen and Hank Mangelsen.

They brought supper for everyone to enjoy.

Clam River Tuesday Club will meet Wednesday, Jan. 5, at noon at Tony’s in Spooner for lunch. The meeting will follow.

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A year in review at the Arnell animal shelter is full of stories about people and animals. Stories about strays that came out of nowhere and stories about life changes that don’t allow a pet to remain in its home. We document each new arrival with as much information as possible; where it was found, if he plays fetch, when did she first appear, what part of the county, did he get along with your other pets, your children, is she housetrained. Each tidbit of information helps us to discover who the lost pet might belong to or who would make the best match for the animal in an adopted home.

Those are the stories that happen before an animal comes to the shelter. Some are similar and yet each has an individual twist and comes with an individual animal in need. The stories that happen at the shelter center around each individual pet and involve a number of people working together toward a happy outcome for the pet and her people. From the intake interview, to the the animal caregivers who see to everything from physical exams, medications, daily sanitized kennels and feeding time; a Homeward Bound dog trainer rehabilitating a shy untrained pup to show well to adopters, the veterinarian and vet tech offering sound medical advice and surgery skills, the dog walkers who keep our dogs sane with daily walks and affection, the cat cuddlers and the adoption staff who initiate a meet-and-greet interview before all successful adoptions. If we are lucky, the story doesn’t end there and we receive updates of our pets making a difference in the lives of their people.

We take a happy adoption picture portrait with each adoption and display them on our lobby wall.

They remind us of the many stories in fur coats that came to our shelter and were given a second chance. As I look over the photos taken over the past year I see lucky cats in the arms of young and

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old alike. They often came in pairs, like Ping and Pong, Ren and Stimpy or Thelma and Louise. In this scenario, one usually is adopted quickly and the other stays for months waiting for their lucky break.

Such was the case of Ren and Stimpy who came to the shelter in late September. Stimpy had longer hair and was adopted as soon as he appeared in the adoption room. Ren, with a shorter coat, stayed with us until late November. Another pair of feline brothers, Austin and Sylvester, grew up at our shelter beginning in August and were finally adopted together three months later. And then there was George, a frightened young cat, living under a deck until he came to the shelter. There he became the super-friendly darling of the room with people falling all over themselves to adopt him. Mighty Mike came to the shelter with litter mates that were twice his size. But Mike was a fighter and, though he remained small, he became the king of the cat scratcher tree and eventually found a home with a young boy, also named Mike, who had recently lost his father. Each photo reminds us of the happy endings that happen every day at our shelter.

Stray dog stories often end during the reclaim process, when we hear about how they got off their chain or were down the road visiting a neighbor.

Quite often a dog is turned in to the shelter as a stray and we later learn that the person who brought the “stray” in was actually the owner. Their stories

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Patty Koehler and Bob Brewster went to Cambridge to the home of his son Luke on Christmas Eve, then went to the Cities for an overnight and Christmas Day with Patty’s daughter, Allyssa, and her family.

Robin and John Fornengo entertained all of their children and families on Christmas Eve, then enjoyed a quiet Christmas Day at home together.

Pam and Leon Berg also had their two children and all of the grandkids at their home on Christmas Day. It had been three years since they had done this and it was particularly wonderful.

Peg and Clint Coveau also hosted their children and grandchildren at home this year.

For some of us, Christmas was quietly spent at home or at a restaurant. Dave, I, and my daughter Elizabeth went to see the movie “True Grit,” followed by dinner at the Grand Grille in Hinckley, Minn. The day after Christmas had us in Ashland celebrating with the grandchildren.

Mary and Frank Schaaf spent the day at home also. They did, however, celebrate their 38th wedding anniversary on Dec. 22 with a prime rib dinner at the St. Croix Casino.

May 2011 be a rewarding year for all of you, wherever you are.

I hope everyone had a wonderful and safe Christmas. If you’re anything like me, you are tired of the snow and cold and are looking for some fun activities to make it through the rest of the winter.

Mark your calendars for Friday, Jan. 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., for our first-annual Health and Wellness Expo. This will be open to the public and will feature businesses that specialize in health and wellness. Booths will be set up and healthy refreshments will be served.

If you want to tone muscles, improve flexibility, sleep better and boost your energy,-try yoga at Centennial Hall. Cindi Buenzli will give a free yoga demonstration on Wednesday, Jan. 5, at 10 a.m.

After the demonstration there will be an opportunity to ask questions and sign up for an eight-week class.

Reserve your space at the free demonstration class by calling Cindi at 715-268-2860.

Another class being offered at Centennial Hall is Great Sculpture Self-Defense on Monday, Jan. 17, at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Monday, Feb. 21, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Learn the moves that can save your life.

The cost is $15 for each 90-minute class. Call 715268-6605 to register.

If you are interested in learning about annuities and updates to the Medicare program, come to Centennial Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 25, at 1 p.m. This seminar will be hosted by Bremer Investments and Bremer Insurance and a question-and-answer session will follow. This seminar is free and open to the public.

Another fun activity to participate in is Bingo to get

rid of those winter blues. We play the second and fourth Fridays each month at 1 p.m. The cost is $2, and we play 10-13 games with 100-percent payback.

Members and their guests are welcome.

We invite you to participate in a unique community fundraiser to Pave the Way at Amery Centennial Hall and Senior Center. Each $100 or $250 donation may honor you, a family member, a friend or business.

Each brick will be etched with the name or phrase designated by the donor and will be placed within the landscaping at Centennial Hall. Bricks will be sold until spring 2011 with the installation planned for the summer of 2011. Contact Centennial Hall for more information.

Come join us at Cricket’s in Amery every first and third Saturday at 6 p.m. for a meat raffle. For just $1 per ticket, you are eligible to win a packet of assorted fresh meat worth $15. We would really appreciate your support.

We are looking for people to help lead some of the programs at Centennial Hall. We need someone to teach and assist knitters and crocheters, someone to help with our conversational Spanish group, someone to assist with Bingo and also with Poker.

Please contact Kari at 715-268-6605 if any of these activities interest you.

The pool tournament winners were Carl Johnson in first, Paul Seidel in second and Val Hansen in third. Monday bridge winners were Lila Ward in first and Paula Schmid in second place.

Have a safe and wonderful week.

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Susan Shachtman, assistant director

six weeks when destiny brought Joyce and Tracy to the shelter looking for a dog on the same day that the KARE 11 news crew was there. Dakota made the nightly news and found a home. He has also gained a brother, Hector, who has been adopted from our shelter since then.

There was the Pomeranian named Commere because he would run away from you if he wasn’t on a leash. Gracie was a red Border collie mix that was the vision her adopters described to a tee as the perfect dog. Buddy and Sprocket were too smart for their own good; diamonds waiting for the polish of a trainer to see their potential and advertise their strengths. Lilly, a black retriever mix with too much energy for our kennels but just the right fit for a very special lady who had recently lost her golden retriever. We had numerous curly coated small dogs covered in mats and long bangs covering their eyes. After a buzz cut to the skin, cock-a-poos, bichons, Yorkies, poodles, Lhasas, dachshunds, terriers and retrievers were revealed.

All of these stories and more made 2010 a memorable year. Taking us into 2011 we are working on adding happy endings for Smokey, a German shepherd-blue heeler that was rescued from a burning building as a pup; Calvin, a purebred blue heeler that had too much energy for a mom to take on when her daughter moved to an apartment; and six Lab mix puppies, yellow and black, that were found in a box at the end of a driveway. These six were the lucky ones. Two others froze to death before they were found. If you can help us with happy endings for our shelter pets in need, we look forward to meeting you in 2011. Mary Bruckner, Shelter Manager, Arnell Memorial Humane Society, 185 Griffin Street East, Amery 715-268-7387 (PETS) or online: Arnellhumane.org

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A Christmas Eve service was held at 4 p.m. at the pheasants, sharp-tail grouse and Hungarian parLewis church with Pastor Tom in charge. All the can- tridge. The weather was great. Ron’s dogs were dles were lighted in the Advent Wreath plus the cen- taken on the hunt, too.

Diane and Ronald Ackland of Hutchinson, Minn., ter Christ child candle. Scripture reading and Christmas carols were part of the service along with visited Diane’s mother, LaVerne Leep, and sister and lighting of individual candles, with each person re- husband, Carol and Lee Mangelsen over the Christmas weekend. Christmas is a time for families to get ceiving light and, in turn, passing it on.

Sunday’s service was a lighting of the full comple- together, reminisce and celebrate.

Beautiful poinsettias in church included those ment of candles, singing of favorite carols, and reading of the word. It was also Mission Sunday mentioned before and one from Betty Rackman out earmarked for Polk County Kinship. Lunch was east.

A cold, snowy, old-fashioned winter was predicted served by Dave Goreson and JoAnn Carlson.

Your correspondent told about the birth of a calf and that’s what we have.

Happy New Year to all. on Christmas Day on Bittersweet Ridge Farm. It was determined if it was a girl calf it would be named Noel, and if it was a boy calf it would be Leon (Noel backwards). It was a Leon.

Church friends enjoyed lingering Sheldon A. Olesen, DDS over the coffee cups, and exchang24164 State Road 35, Siren, Wis. ing greetings. During the service NEW PATIENTS WELCOME “Happy Birthday” was sung to Den* Preventative Care * nis Bohn, LouAnn Gackle and * Crowns, Bridges, Cosmetic Dentistry * Renae Peterson. * Dentures, Partials, Relines * Rich Peterson and Ron Peterson * Fillings, Root Canals and Extractions * S. A. OLESEN, D.D.S. enjoyed a hunting trip and returned GENTLE DENTAL CARE FOR THE home with a full bag of birds. They ENTIRE FAMILY spent five days in northerwestern 715-349-2297 South Dakota. Birds included

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First of all, gratitude is extended to Dawn Koski, Mandy Fornengo’s mother, for making and donating the beautiful winter hanging baskets for our town hall yard.

Many of our residents hit the road on Christmas Day to celebrate with family. Jan and Ed Proffit went to Mora, Minn., and spent the day with her mom, Alice Erickson, while Sandi and Dave Drake spent the day with all of their family in Champlin, Minn., at the home of son Tim and his wife Lisa.

Beverly and Ed Carlin celebrated on Dec. 18 by having their entire family over for the weekend, then on Christmas Day they accepted an invitation at the home of son Bill’s mother-in-law, Mel Dudrey at Grindstone Lake.

Don Schirmer and his girlfriend, Marge, went to the Cities to the home of his daughter, Renee, then came home in time to help his mom, Deloris, celebrate the season at her home. Del Schirmer came up on Dec. 22, to see his mom.

The Twin Cities was also the destination for Cheryl and Gene Wickham, where they joined all their children at the home of daughter Diane. Ron and Jenny came from Minot, N.D., and their other son, Don, arrived from Watertown, Minn.

Pam, Pete and Tom Ellwein went first to her mom’s, Arlene Norenberg, Siren. After Christmas they spent a day with Pete’s mom.

are pieced together by people who recognize them at the shelter. If they aren’t reclaimed, they become our story. This year we took in a Smokey number of pups from the same litter after they were 4 or 5 months old.

Quincy, Frankie and Daisy were liver and white springer mix puppies with undocked tails. Each came to the shelter individually within a month or two of each other. We had learned that they were from a litter of pups being given away at a gas station north of town. Similarly, Sonny, Savannah and Andy were three young collie-Border collie puppies that we saw an ad for in the yellow paper. Later in the year, the mother of these collie pups showed up as a stray at the shelter.

We also took in a number of older dogs. Their stories are difficult to watch as they bide their time at the shelter waiting for a mature adopter who knows how wonderful they are. This year we were lucky enough to find homes for senior dogs Maggie and JoJo, elderly female Border collie mixes, Snowball the overweight bichon, Casey, a slow-moving beagle, Winnie the adorable Lhasa mix who wasn’t fond of children, Stuart the pocket-size Pomeranian with a gray muzzle and Carole and Dakota, both mature with manners, retriever-Border collie mixes.

At 6 years old, Dakota had been at our shelter for

THANK YOU

The family of Loretta and Ted Smith would like to thank the Benefit Committee...Renee and Todd Amundson, Kirsten and Bob Bloom, Julie and Andrew Hegge, Phil and Pam Stratmoen, Jennifer Putz, Hannah Fansler, Lisa Nelson, Minda Barthman and Lisa Sedlak, for all their hard work and contributions toward making Loretta Smith’s benefit a success.

The Smith family would also like to thank the following individuals and businesses for their gracious donations and support of the benefit as well: L.C.G.S. Enterprises, Wild River Fitness, Fresh Start Cleaning, Living Stones Photography, Journey Points Therapy, Grand Casino Hinckley, St. Croix Casino, Snap Fitness, The Copy Shop, Beyond Printing, The RiverBank, Flying Pie Pizza, Festival Theatre, Luhrs/Bjornson Artworks, Expressions Coffee House, Creation Station, Greener World Carpet Cleaning, Amish World, Village Pizzaria, Moonstruck Maiden, Scents of Touch and Healing, Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Wild, Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Bucks, Jack Links, Bill’s Ace Hardware, Dalles Auto, Mom’s Amish Kitchen, Rustic Road Pottery, Red Rock Radio Mix 105, Reflections, Trollhaugen, Wild Mountain, Old Log Theatre, Mrs. I’s Yarn Parlor, KTIS Radio, Kim’s Nails, Panda King, Fine Acres Market, Falls Auto, Easy IT Guys, Heartfelt Originals, Autumn Winery, Osceola Lanes, Chef Andrew Carlson, Alice Peacock, Larsen Auto, Radio Shack, Restorative Justice of Northwest Wisconsin, Marten’s Jewelers, Clayton Hardware, Center Point Church, Ashley Amundson, Jeff Meyer, Caroline Hinrichs, LouAnn Skillings, Brenda Popp, Marina Peacock, Gia Gifford, Karen Wynveen, Lila Detlaff, Heather Wendt Johnson, Deb Cuper, Theresa Jacobsen Hoff, Kate Cloutier, Nikki Anderson, Allen B. Germain, Tim Germain and family, Karen Foust, Kris and Sam Dehnke, Marv Woodworth, Krista Schlecht and everyone who attended.

Thank you and may God Bless you and your loved ones in a special way this holiday season.

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for the summer were first brought to light at a meeting in Amery. •A local woman sparked a boycott of the movie theater in St. Croix Falls after e-mailing the parent company about her dissatisfaction with her experience at the theater; the vice president of the company sent back a curt response including profanity which the movie patron placed on her Facebook page; the vice president of the company did issue an apology; the incident made the Twin Cities TV news channels.

•Leader reporter Marty Seeger received the WNA awards for his local outdoor column and special pages that featured cougar sightings and a recovery cancer outing at Trout Haven near Lewis. •Osceola unveiled a new branding campaign which features a universal logo for the community with the slogan “Real. Charming.” •Thirteen-year-old Matthew Larson, Siren, lost his life when a shotgun he used regularly for hunting discharged, striking and killing him. •Unity students raised money for Haiti through a Pie in the Face activity. •Rezoning was approved for the Whispering Pines property from forestry to residential use by supervisors with a vote of 10-8. •Grantsburg students raised money for Haiti through a high school fundraiser called Hope for Haiti.

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Balsam Lake Village Board members were updated on the skatepark and elements were to be ordered. •An Amery student noticed her brakes did not work after leaving the school parking lot; a 17-yearold student was charged with cutting the student’s brake and gas lines. •Equipment purchased using unspent human services 2009 budget in the amount of $39,000 was deemed a violation of the Polk County purchasing policy. •A fire destroyed the cabin of Jackie Nerby located in Siren.

•Friends and family raised money to set up a reward for Rose Bly, a rural St. Croix Falls woman who disappeared in August 2009. •The Leader featured three St. Croix Falls males with the same birthday who happen to also be three generations in the same family; Jim Talmadge, son James (Norm) Talmadge and son Carter Talmadge were all born Feb. 22. •Heather Halonie, Webster, was noted as a competitor and one of 100 finalists in the Pillsbury Bake-Off in Florida. •Spring Garden Family Restaurant opened in Siren. •The Cushing Laundromat, Car Wash and Storage opened under new ownership in Cushing. •Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre performed “Sleeping Beauty” at the Frederic Elementary School. •Webster School’s Tiger Manufacturing was featured on public television. •St. Croix Falls students in the sixth grade held a human Iditarod after studying about the Iditarod in language arts and social studies; students also had a visit from a musher from the John Beargrease Sled Dog Race visit and students got a chance to meet the dogs and pull the sled. •Webster Tiger boys basketball won the regional championship. •Joe Mulrooney was Siren’s newest police officer.

•Milltown Police Officer Ed Collins was recognized by Polk County Sheriff Tim Moore for his role in apprehending two burglary suspects. •A plan for a safe bike route through Grantsburg was presented to the village board. •Polk County Deputy Eric Swan fought dismissal on use-of-force action during an arrest and took the stand

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in his own defense, but the public protection committee upheld his dismissal.

•Frederic Village trustees discussed the wastewater treatment plant. •Durex announced a $1.5 million expansion in St. Croix Falls. •Volunteer firefighter Jerry Waltman, Taylors Falls, Minn., was out of town with his family when his home was lost to a fire. •Police from Webster, Siren, Grantsburg, St. Croix Tribe, Webb Lake/Scott/Jackson departments had questions for the Burnett County sheriff on mutual aid procedures. •Molly Engstrom visited the Nelson Primary School in Grantsburg, bringing her bronze medal from the Olympics with her to show the kids. •Millie Addy of Osceola was chosen as the History Woman of the Year by the Polk County Historical Society. •Siren held their annual St. Patrick’s parade.

•Webb Lake held a St. Patrick’s Day parade. •River Valley Hockey teams competed in state competition. •Burnett Blizzard Bantams took first at state hockey.

•St. Croix Falls Saints ladies basketball won the regional championship. •Wisconsin DNR avian ecologist Pat Manthey retired. •Gov. Jim Doyle appointed the first Native American to the UW Board of Regents after being urged by St. Croix Tribal Chairman Lewis Taylor to allow mutual aid between the tribal law enforcement and the sheriff’s department. •Siren School Board member Bill Ellis retired after 19 years of continuous service on the board. •Siren School Board member Michelle Renberg retired from the board after three years. •Election profiles for the April election were featured. •Carol Johnson retired after 21 years as Burnett County land information specialist. •Dair Stewart was recognized for 50 years with the American Legion Post in Siren.

•Greene Implement in Osceola was sold to Frontier Ag and Turf of New Richmond.

•Doug Segelstrom retired after 39 years with U.S. Bank in Grantsburg. •St. Croix Falls Middle School drama presented “Mystery at Shady Acres.” •The Spring Show at Luck High School featured several skits. •“The Sound of Music” was performed by Webster drama students.

•Burnett Dairy held a Customer Appreciation Day. •Milltown kicked off the 100thanniversary celebration. •Frederic High School drama presented “Bye Bye Birdie.”

•Countryside Restaurant in Frederic was transformed and renamed Aspen Leaf.

•Interviews were scheduled for April for the new Polk County administrator. •A 22year-old Balsam Lake man was sentenced for charges of fourth-degree sexual assault, battery and disorderly conduct. •A wildfire in Burnett County claimed 3.2 acres and stopped short of a residence on Spaulding Road. •An Osceola woman was airlifted following an auto accident in Dresser on CTH F.

April

Molly Austin-White, St. Croix Falls High School, was a participant in the American Beauty Show. •Memory Lake Park in Grantsburg was the scene for an Easter egg hunt. •The 1943 trial of gangster Thomas Gannon, a member of the John Dillinger gang, was retold in the Leader. •A forest fire burned 150 acres in Sterling Township.

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April brought the hope of better weather and a chance for Edythe Swanke to feel the wet sand on Crooked Lake’s shore in Siren. – Photo by Gary King

The Wicked Witch threw a fit when she failed to get back the glass slippers from Dorothy in a scene from The Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre production of “The Wizard of Oz” presented at Grantsburg Schools in 2010. – Photo by Priscilla Bauer

Cardinals gathered in this pine tree in January, knowing they had a lot more winter to endure in 2010. – Photo by Marty Seeger

RIGHT: Little foxes stood still long enough for this photo in June. - Photo by Kathy DesForge LEFT: Justyce Wedin brings in the wreath honoring Burnett County’s three fallen officers, Allen Albee, Richard Schinzing and Paul Gramer, in a May ceremony. – Photo by Sherill Summer

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the Grantsburg Transfer Station opened under new management. •New faces were elected to local school and municipal boards. •The appeal of the dismissal in the Huggett homicide case rendered in 2009 was upheld by the Wisconsin Court of Appeals. •Jeff Peterson, running for Polk County Board, filed a suit against his opponent, alleging Herschel Brown made false statements affecting the election.

•The Haven Adult Day Care in advisory committee voted to close the program located in Amery at the end of the month.

•The Trade River Wild Bird Shop opened near Atlas. •NorthLand EMT of Luck held the 31st-annual smelt fry. •Nuthouse Deli opened in the Southwinds Plaza in Siren.

•Grantsburg High School theater presented “The Diary of Anne Frank.” •Webster Schools hosted a variety show.

•Habitat for Humanity selected a director, Eric Kube. •Grantsburg High School marching band performed at Disney World. •The 40th anniversary of Earth Day was observed. •Roger Miller and son Todd Miller were recognized for a combined 30 years of service to NorthLand Ambulance. •Sixth-graders at St. Croix Falls attended the Shrine Circus. •Ken Stensven and Max Fehrenbacher were recognized for their years on the school

board for St. Croix Falls after deciding not to seek re-election. •F&A Dairy got the equipment to take care of the odor issue in the Dresser/Osceola area. •Frederic Village Board approved plans for a billiard hall downtown. •Philip Miles, Luck, took a two-week journey to Haiti to help earthquake victims. •Dismissed Polk County Deputy Eric Swan filed an appeal to the public protection committee seeking a new hearing. •Dana Frey was hired as the Polk County administrator. •Erik Severson, Osceola, announced his bid for the 29th District Senate seat for the November election. •Work continued on the Hole in the Wall Casino’s new construction. •Proms were hosted at Frederic, Unity, Siren, Grantsburg, Webster and Luck schools. •Siren Schools hosted a St. Croix Tribal Powwow. •The 1980 wildfires of Ekdall and Oak Lake that burned over 16,000 acres in Burnett and Washburn counties was revisited in a feature on the 30th anniversary of the blaze. •Siren band members visited with Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen during their visit to Madison. •Frederic Lions celebrated 36 years of existence. •St. Croix Falls Lions Club members served a free dinner at the St. Croix Senior Center in connection with Family Pathways, a thrift

store and food pantry serving needy families in Centuria and St. Croix Falls.

•Norm Bickford retired from the Webster Village Board. •William Johnson IV was voted as the new Polk County Board chairman. •Tim O’Hare announced his candidacy for Polk County sheriff for the November election. •An explosion caused by gunshots and Tannerite, an explosive product used to release mountain avalanches, started a large grass fire in Apple River Township. •Don Taylor was voted the Burnett County chairman. •A 113-acre wildfire burned through the Grantsburg area making it the second wildfire over 100 acres in the Grantsburg area in two weeks. •Ben and Deanna Wheeler established River’s Run and Ride Rally to honor their son River who died from SIDS and to raise money to help other persons facing tough times. •Marilyn Berg was named the honorary chair for the Luck area American Cancer Society Walk/Run. •Muffins for Moms was held at Grantsburg Elementary School. •The Burnett Area Arts Group had an official home north of Siren and scheduled an open house. •An 80-year-old Webster man died after injuries from a head-on vehicle collision on Hwy. 70. •A 77-year-old Superior man lost his life when his vehicle collided

with an LP truck near Danbury. •Burnett County Sheriff Dean Roland announced he was seeking a third term as sheriff in the November election.

May

•Grantsburg High School announced the valedictorian and salutatorian for the Class of 2010 as Kallie Thoreson and Larissa Wilhelm, respectively. •West Denmark Church in Luck held their annual aebleskiver dinner. •”Take Your Medicine” was presented by Siren High School drama students. •Unity School hosted a variety show. •Jim Olson was named the Webster 2010 Citizen of the Year. •Colleen Draxler was named the honorary chair of the Frederic American Cancer Society’s Walk/Run. •Viking senior Chrissy Chenal threw a no-hitter against the Saints in softball. •Jackson held their 28th-annual smelt feed. •Grantsburg School Board approved a new roof for the middle school •Polk County Home and Community Education’s person of the year was Cora Dversdall. •TJ’s Sports Bar and Steak House opened in Siren. •Teen author Jeff

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The Travelers gave a moving performance of “Goin’ To Bethlehem” as part of the Grantsburg music department’s annual Holiday Indulgence concert.

Grantsburg music department’s instrumental director, Andrew Schulz, directed the Swingin’ Pirates Jazz Band as they played “Dashing Through the Snow” at the Holiday Indulgence concert held on Sunday, Dec. 19, in the Grantsburg High School gymnasium.

Amanda Lindus and Paige Johnson stood with their bells ready to ring as the handbell group performed a Christmas medley at the Holiday Indulgence concert presented by the Grantsburg music department on Dec. 19. – Photos

by Priscilla Bauer Dorelda (Maia Lehmann) spends some time in jail for her numerous accidents while flying.

The Grantsburg High School choir, directed by Grantsburg music department choral director, Linda Benge, performed several seasonal selections during the Holiday Indulgence concert and dinner presented on Dec. 19.

Grantsburg music department’s choral director, Linda Benge, directed The Travelers group as they sang “Soldier’s Hallelujah” during the Grantsburg music department’s annual Holiday Indulgence concert on Dec. 19.

Kazoos added to the festive mood of the Holiday Indulgence concert during the Grantsburg High School choir’s performance of the lighthearted song “Good King Kong Looked Out” by P.D.Q. Bach.

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Brittney Bistram was having a fine time filling her fork full of pancakes during Breakfast with Santa at the Grantsburg Legion Hall on Dec. 18.

Santa’s helper Patsy Wenthe was having fun in the kitchen making snowmen pancakes for the kids having breakfast with Santa at the Grantsburg Legion Hall on Dec. 18. – Photos

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Two-year-old Kaiya Davis looked lovingly at Santa as he asked her to tell him what she’d like for Christmas. The big guy in the red suit visited with children throughout the mornLooking pretty in pink, 9-month-old Josie Collins gave Santa quite the ing of Dec. 18 at stare as she sat on his lap at the Grantsburg Legion’s Breakfast with Grantsburg Legion Santa.

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SIREN – The Siren National Honor Society hosted a benefit for Warren Wampfler on Dec. 14, at the Siren School. As you may recall, Wampfler suffered a stroke in early November. The NHS members collected donations from businesses ranging

from Frederic to Webster prior to the benefit, and the donations were placed as raffles, silent auction items or were donations for the meal. The NHS also received donations from Jarrod Washburn, the Green Bay Packers, Pat Donlin, and

Jan Hoehne browsed the silent auction items. Items for the silent auction were donated by local businesses and organizations.

Rick Kosloski chose a dessert from the many options donated by Wood Creek 4-H Club and Janis Wegner and Jim Gloodt served spaghetti.

members of the Siren School staff that were placed on a live auction, with Gary and Rhonda Erickson handling the auctioneer duties. This auction brought much excitement to the evening. The spaghetti dinner fed approximately 300 people.

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This event could not have been successful without the help from community volunteers. - submitted by Jacob Stiemann and Christina Luna, NHS members.

Matthew, Deb, Michael Wampfler and Father Michael Tupa. Catholic Charities matched donations of $1,000 and presented the Wampfler family with a check at the benefit.

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Gary and Rhonda Erickson auctioned off several items during the benefit, including a Packer helmet signed

by Clay Matthews.

Denise Magnuson bought raffle tickets from NHS member Kaylene Johnson. Items for the raffle were donated by local businesses.

Middle school holiday program The Frederic MiddleSchool choir performs under the direction of instructor Greg Heine.

ABOVE: Zane Matz was the narrator during the song “When A Child Is Born.”

RIGHT: Eric Chenal performed a tuba solo during the song “ Hark The Herald Tubas Sing.” – Photos by Becky Amundson

Shown are Zach Williamson and Sarah Wells (photo above) and Emily Amundson and Zane Matz (photo at right) performing during the concert.

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•Grantsburg Village Board approved the move for New Hope Lutheran Church to the Mark Harmon building on Hwy. 70.

•A 32-year-old Amery man faced charges after allegedly robbing a grocery store with a knife. •A preliminary planned residential development was approved by Burnett County Zoning and Information Committee for the former Whispering Pines property. •Luck Village trustee Jen Nelson resigned from the board. •A 42year-old Siren man was sentenced on charges of attempted second-degree sexual assault from 2008. •Congressman Dave Obey, serving for 40 years, announced he would not seek re-election in November. •Emily Byerly was crowned the Spooner Heart of the North Rodeo Queen. •Six retirees for St. Croix Falls Schools were honored including Keith O’Donnell, high school phy ed; Gordon Lindahl, bus driver; Rita Creuzer, elementary media specialist; Cherie Ollman, fifth grade; Vicki Engel, kindergarten; and John Gyllen, director of pupil services and school psychologist. •Luck Schools named Mary Maiden Mueller and Rachel Lynn Virkus as valedictorian and salutatorian for the class of 2010, respectively.

•Unity held a Shanty Town event raising funds and awareness about homelessness.

The project was started by elementary Principal Wayne Whitwam. •St. Croix Falls Schools held prom. •Peggy’s Fashion Rack and Gifts in Siren celebrated 25 years of business. •The “Hometime” television series featured Frederic’s Four Seasons Wood Products with an on-scene filing with the show’s host Dean Johnson.

•A new law was proposed and signed by Gov. Jim Doyle to help facilitate mutual aid between local and tribal police.

•“Main Street Mysteries,” a show aired on the Discovery Network, featured the 1991 Brenizer murder case. •Polk County Sheriff Tim Moore stated he would not seek re-election, citing health and hostile campaign tactics as reasons. •Sen. Julie Lassa launched her campaign for the congressional seat vacated by Dave Obey.

•Cushing Lutheran Church celebrated 140 years. •Frederic named John and LaVonne Boyer as the 2010 Citizens of the Year. •The Bon Ton Saloon got an upgrade. •Volunteers put in 4,000 hours to develop trails on the Ice Age Trail Luck/Bone Lake section. •State Sheila Harsdorf toured the Straight Lake State Park near Luck. •Changes were visible at Minnesota’s Interstate State Park including new monument signage. •Sen. Russ Feingold was in Grantsburg hearing pleas for a new fire hall. •Frederic Schools contemplated combining sports with Luck.

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June

•St. Croix Falls Owen Mobley recalled his noteworthy time in the European theater of World War II where he met Patton, Eisenhower and Montgomery. •The fourth-annual Walk with Wisse event was held in honor of physical education teacher Jane Wisse, Siren, who passed away in 2006. •Randy Surbaugh retired as Siren’s village administrator/engineer.

•Pete Johnson announced his bid for Polk County sheriff. •Big Gust Days were celebrated in Grantsburg. •Kelsey Meyer was crowned Miss Grantsburg. •Jeff Schinzing announced his candidacy for Burnett County sheriff. •The Hennessey Vineyard opened in Alpha. •Frederic Family Days took place. •St. Croix Regional Medical Center Auxiliary held their annual salad luncheon. •Siren agreed to a new ambulance contract. •A 24-year-old man was caught two days after he escaped following an arrest by Tribal Police because handcuffs still being worn by the individual gave him away. •Krysta Laqua was crowned Miss Frederic. •Milltown celebrated Fishermen’s Party Days along with the 100th anniversary of the town. •Frank Taylor announced he was running for Burnett County sheriff. •Golden Age Manor Administrator Gary Taxdahl retired. •St. Croix Falls held the Relay for Life Cancer Walk/Run with Susie Jasperson as the honorary chair. •Brandi Larson was Miss Milltown. •Officer Pete Krumrie of the Amery Police Department was recognized for saving the life of a woman whose car went into the water. •Polk County attorney John Schneider, 59, died in a building collapse on his property west of Balsam Lake. Schneider was also a former district attorney and judge in Polk County. •Alliance Church of the Valley opened the doors to its new building.

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Balsam Lake Public Library

Happy holidays

Balsam Lake Public Library wishes all of our patrons, new and old, happy holidays. We will be closing at 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 31, and closed Saturday, Jan. 1.

Computer classes

Open lab will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. An instructor will be available to answer questions and give oneto-one instructions. Next class will be Tuesday, Jan. 4.

Story time

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

New books for January

“Family Affair” by Debbie Macomber, “Tick Tock”

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Woods, “Treachery in Death” by J.D. Robb, “In Too This week … School’s out at SCFPL! Deep” by Jayne Krentz, “Sentry” by Robert Crais.

Homework help and cool programs for youth are available for kids in fifth through eighth grades on Wednesdays, 3:30-5 p.m. There’s homework help, Book club “Little Bee” by Chris Cleave. This is the story of quiet study, snacks, “old school” games, eco arts, two women. Their lives collide one fateful day, and computer access, and a chance to help build more one of them has to make a terrible choice, the kind and better youth programs at SCFPL. Students need of choice you hope you never have to face. Two a note from a parent to catch bus No. 9 down to the years later, they meet again - the story starts there. library. Students in second through fourth grades are welcome to attend with a parent or guardian present Book club meets Wednesday, Jan. 19, at 3 p.m. at all times. For more information or to volunteer to be a tutor, contact Cole, the youth services librarian, Hours Balsam Lake Library, (under the water tower) at at czrostlik@stcroixfallslibrary.org or at 715-483404 Main St., Balsam Lake. Hours are Monday 10 1777. 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 Animal origami Four Mondays beginning Jan. 10, 4-5 p.m. This 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Email: balsamlakepl@ifls.lib.wi.us. Web site is a free program for all members of the community.

Registration is preferred. All ages. (Under 12 may www.balsamlakepubliclibrary.org. require parental assistance).

Luck Library's Food for Fines

Artsy Smartsy goes global

Tuesday, Jan. 18: Painting inspired by Aboriginal Australian Art. Learn about walkabouts and dreamtime while painting with dots, painting on rocks, painting with earth and maybe even painting your hand. Preregistration is required. Register online www.stcroixfallslibrary.org, at the library’s circulation desk or call 715-483-1777. Did we mention this is free?

mar” is directed by Pedro Gonzalez-Rubio.

“A poignant cinematic ode to father-son relationships, an elegy to the virtues of freedom in childhood and a passionate defense of the integrity of nature’s few remaining paradises.” - Lee Marshall, Screen International. Winner-Tiger Award - Rotterdam Intnational Film Festival. Mexico | 2009 | Family-Drama | Spanish and Italian w/ English subtitles.

Story hour with Cole

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

Check out our Web site

It has up-to-date information on what’s happening at the library and other useful library tools you can use at home. www.stcroixfallslibrary.org. Look for us on Facebook.

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

Film movement Friday presenting “Alamar”

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.

To register for the following classes/events, please call or e-mail the community ed office, 715-8252101, Ext. 1560.

Ongoing classes Water aerobics. WITC catalog 60-807-606.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5 to 5:45 p.m. Six week classes starting on Jan. 11, Feb. 22, April 5 and May 17. Cost for 12 classes: $49 ($26.50 for seniors age 62 and better.) For six classes: $26.50 ($15.25 for seniors age 62 and better.) Please write check out to WITC. Basic Education for Adults. Classes held at Polk County Job Center in Balsam Lake: Tuesdays, 1 – 4:30 p.m., Wednesdays, 1 – 4 p.m., Thursdays, 12:30 – 3 p.m. Cost: Free, please register by calling Polk County Job Center at 715-485-3115. Instructor: Becky Peterson.

Adoption Support Group. For families who have adopted children, or those who are thinking about it.

Fourth Monday of each month, 7:15 p.m. in the high school band room.

Zumba (Latin Dance Party Exercise). Class dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, beginning Monday, Jan. 3, join anytime. Punch cards are good until the end of the school year. Time: 6 – 7 p.m. Cost: six classes for $30, or 12 classes for $54, payable to community ed. Location: Auditorium. Instructor: Michelle Flaherty, certified Zumba instructor.

Red Cross Swimming Lessons. Saturdays, Jan. 22 to Feb. 26. Cost: $30 per child. Instructors: Laurie Paulsen and Jeanne Wallis. Registrations must be received by noon on Thursday, Jan. 20.

Red Cross Level 1, 9 to 9:45 a.m.; Level 2, 10 to 10:45 a.m.; levels 3 and up, 11 to 11:45 a.m.; Prelevel one, typically for ages 3-5, 9 to 9:30 a.m., 9:45 to 10:15 a.m. and 10:30 to 11 a.m.; Infants ages 6 months to 3 years, must be accompanied by an adult, 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. Jan. 22 to Feb. 12 only.

First-annual Eagle Groove Jazz Festival.

All-day event featuring local jazz bands and choirs; guest artists and clinics. Saturday, Jan. 22, noon (start time may change, check for updates at w w w. u n i t i y. k12.wi.us); con-

cert at 6 p.m., at Unity School. Cost: $5 adults, $3 students.

Love to Sing! Come sing with a new community choir. Participants will gather to rehearse a variety of music led by Harry and Chris Johansen and will culminate in two performances the weekend of April 9, to benefit a local need. Three audition sessions for interested singers (only one is required) from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 6, at Frederic High School; Monday, Jan. 10, at Luck School and Thursday, Jan. 13, at Unity School. For more information or questions, please contact Ann Fawver, 715-327-4868; Amy Aguado, 715-472-2152, Ext. 103 or Tanna Worrell, 715-825-2101, Ext. 1560.

The At-home Fitness Challenge. Classes will begin any Monday through the end of January. Sign up for this four-week program and you will receive weekly e-mails containing a menu for each week and a daily e-mail from the instructor to keep you motivated and educated. No equipment needed. Any age, any fitness level. Cost: $60, payable to community ed. Instructor: Jelaine Tiffany, clinical nutritionist and certified personal trainer.

Essential Wellness. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 6:30 to 8 p.m., high school, Room 128. Cost: $24. Instructor: Brenda Nieman, certified life coach.

Plumbing Basics for Homeowners. WITC Catalog 60-410-600. Tuesday, Feb. 22, 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Cost: $19 ($11.10 for seniors age 62 or better) registration fee to WITC. Instructor: Tony Worrell, Wisconsin licensed plumber.

Spanikopita. Sunday, Feb. 6, 2:30 to 4 p.m., in high school, Room 128 Cost: $22 per individual, $39 per family, registration fee to WITC,. Instructors: Khaiti Kahleck and Andrew French.

Savory Pot Pies. Sunday, Feb. 6, 5 to 6:30 p.m., high school room 128. Cost: $22 per individual, $39 per family, payable to community ed. Instructors: Khaiti Kahleck and Andrew French.

The Best Homemade Pizza. Sunday, Feb. 20, 2:30 to 4 p.m., high school, Room 128. Cost: $22 per individual, $39 per family, payable to community ed.

Instructors: Khaiti Kahleck and Andrew French.

5-Minute-A-Day Bread and Homemade Butter.

Sunday, Feb. 20, 5 to 6:30 p.m., in the high school, Room 128. Cost: $22 per individual, $39 per family, registration fee to WITC, Instructors: Khaiti Kahleck and Andrew French.

Easy Homemade Pasta. Sunday, Feb. 27. 2:30 to 4 p.m., in the high school, Room 128. Cost: $22 per individual, $39 per family, registration fee to WITC. Instructors: Khaiti Kahleck and Andrew French.

One-Dish Comfort Foods. Sunday, Feb. 27, 5 to 6:30 p.m., in the high school, Room 128. Cost: $22 per individual, $39 per family, registration fee to WITC, Instructors: Khaiti Kahleck and Andrew French.

DNR Hunter Safety Certification. Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 10 through April 5, 7 to 9:30 p.m., elementary cafeteria. Cost: $10, payable on first night to community ed. Instructor: Jeremey Bengtson and crew. A parent or legal guardian should accompany child on first night.

Unity Community Education

December’s Food for Fines at Luck Public Library brought in 550 pounds of dry goods for the local food shelf. Library director Jill Glover boxes up the food to take it to Loaves and Fishes food pantry. — Photo by Mary Stirrat

Osceola Community Education

With so many classes it’s hard not to find one you’ll like. Learn something new. Osceola Community Ed is excited to offer the following January classes and events. For more information visit www.osceola.k12.wi.us and click on Community Ed or call 715-294-2127, Ext. 407 or e-mail ComEd@osceola.k12.wi.us.

Zumba Dance Fitness, Jan. 3 – May 11, Mon., Tues. and Wed., 7 – 8 p.m., Osceola Intermediate Commons. Cost: $5 per class or a 10-punch card for $45. Instructor: Shelly Johnson.

Open Computer Lab, Jan. 4 – May 19, Tues. and Thurs., 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Cost: free. This is a supervised lab with assistance on computer software and Internet.

Open Computer Lab: Rosetta Stone Spanish Levels 1 and 2, Thurs., 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Cost: free.

Instruction in Voice, Wednesdays after school,

in the OHS choir room. Cost: $28/lesson. Instructor: Tony Holt.

Let it Snow! Jan. 10, Monday, 5:45 – 6:45 p.m., Osceola Elementary School art room. Cost: $8 plus $5 supply fee. Instructor: Tiffany Meyer. This class is for kiddos ages 3 to 6 and their parents or caretakers. Registration due Jan. 6.

Transitions Lifestyle System – Weight Management, Tuesdays, Jan. 11 – March 29, 6:30 – 8 p.m., OMS Art Room. Cost: $120. Instructor: Darcy Brookins. Registration and class fee due Jan. 5.

Online course for Small Business Specialist I. Each course consists of four course sections intended to require three to four hours in a week. The courses are scheduled two at a time and last four weeks. For more information contact Steve DeWald, director UW-River Falls SBDC, 715-425-0620 or email: steven.e.dewald@uwrf.edu.

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I live in the middle of a cedar grove sheltered from the wind and the noise of traffic. It’s so peaceful that people have said there’s “an open heaven” here. I like that description. It tells me that God and Perhaps it’s the his angels surround this place. open heaven feeling that helps me experience such peace here. The subject of peace has filled my mind lately. Peace is part of the fruit of the Spirit, a biblical description of what the Holy Spirit helps followers of Christ achieve.

A few years ago I made it a goal to spend the entire year pursuing God’s love. Part of my goal was to memorize 1 Corinthians 13 about love. This year I intend to search for Bible references to peace. I already know some. Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; not as the world gives ….” (John 14:27) And when Jesus appeared to his disciples after his resurrection, his first words were “Peace to you.” (Luke 24:36) Imagine! He offered them his peace even after they had deserted him during his terrible suffering and death on the cross.

Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem pointed to peace when the angels heralded his coming. “Glory to God in the highest,” they sang, “and on earth peace, goodwill toward men.” (Luke 2:14) Peace on earth? Can that be, with wars and injustice rampant all over the world? Yes, it can be—for those of us who have “inherited the Kingdom of God.” God’s kingdom is based on righteousness, love and joy in the Holy Spirit. That brings great, inner peace which in turn brings peace to those around us.

It’s not always easy, especially in the midst of trials and turmoil, sickness and death, rejections and losses. But God’s peace promises to sustain us.

His peace is an incredible gift that tends to spread like ripples on water to our families and friends, our communities and nation, across the seas to other lands. The gift of God’s peace cannot be overemphasized. It’s worth more than the richest gems.

Let’s all “Seek peace and pursue it.” (Psalm 34:14) Lord, you have promised that if we ask of you, it shall be given and when we seek, we shall find. I ask that all who read these words will seek your most worthy and blessed gift of inner peace this new year. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Mrs. Bair may be reached at sallybair@gmail.com

WHAT’S FOR LUNCH???

Menu LOCATION

JANUARY 3 - JANUARY 7

MONDAY

TUESDAY

BREAKFAST

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

LUNCH Pizza dippers, marinara sauce, peas OR ham salad.

BREAKFAST Pancake on a stick.

LUNCH Tacos, assorted toppings, corn OR Oriental salad.

BREAKFAST Breakfast burrito.

LUNCH Chicken patty, fries, banana bread OR turkey salad.

FREDERIC

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, tritaters OR tuna salad.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Mini corn dogs, baked beans, pretzels OR beef-taco salad.

GRANTSBURG

LUNCH Cheese fries, marinara sauce, baked rice, corn, pineapple tidbits, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Meatballs, mashed potatoes, gravy, sliced carrots, pudding, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Cheeseburger with fixings, vegetable beef soup/crackers, baked beans, mandarin oranges, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Spaghetti, meat sauce, mozzarella cheese, lettuce salad, garlic toast, green beans, mixed fruit, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Rib tickler/bun, french fries, peas, applesauce, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUCK

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NO MENU AVAILABLE

NO MENU AVAILABLE

NO MENU AVAILABLE

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SIREN

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast served with peanut butter, juice and milk.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, oven potatoes, green beans, veggies, peaches. Alt.: Taco quesadilla.

BREAKFAST Pancakes, juice and milk.

LUNCH Spaghetti hotdish, garlic bread, peas, lettuce salad, pears. Alt.: cheeseburger.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast served with peanut butter, juice and milk.

LUNCH BBQ chicken on a bun, Tostitos, shredded lettuce, corn, apples & oranges. Alt.: Bacon/chicken fajita wrap.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza, juice and milk.

LUNCH Sub sandwich, soup & crackers, lettuce, carrots, applesauce. Alt.: Nuggets.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal cerealand andtoast, toastjuice served and with peanut butter, juice and milk. milk.

LUNCH Mini dog, potato wedges, vegPizzacorn dippers, rice, corn, carrots, gies, beans, banana.

Alt.: celery,baked pineapple tidbits, banana.

Cook’s choice.

Alt.: Cook’s choice.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, macaroni and cheese, peas, cinnamon apples.

BREAKFAST Scrambled eggs, sausage & toast.

LUNCH Pepperoni pizza, lettuce salad, carrots, pudding. Alt.: Beef stew, bread stick

BREAKFAST French toast sticks.

LUNCH Cheeseburger/bun, spicy fries, green beans, peaches. Alt.: Chili, cornbread muffins.

BREAKFAST Breakfast cookie.

LUNCH Ham & cheese, french fries, baked beans, applesauce. Alt.: Tuna sandwich, baked potato soup.

BREAKFAST Blueberry muffin and yogurt cup.

LUNCH Grilled cheese, tomato soup, veggies and dip, pears. Alt.: Burritos.

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NO MENU AVAILABLE

NO MENU AVAILABLE

NO MENU AVAILABLE

NO MENU AVAILABLE

LUNCH Bacon cheeseburger, bun, baked beans, Sun chips, pineapple.

LUNCH Chicken Alfredo with noodles, carrots, garlic toast, fruit cocktail.

LUNCH Cook’s choice OR fish burger, bun, sliced potatoes, carrots, peaches.

LUNCH Taco salad, lettuce, salsa, taco chips, pears.

LUNCH Chicken patty, bun, fresh veggies, fresh fruit.

Each building will have their own breakfast menu.

ST. CROIX FALLS UNITY WEBSTER

Combo bar.

Donut.

BREAKFAST

OBITUARIES

DECEMBER 29, 2010 - INTER-COUNTY LEADER - NEWS SECTION - A - PAGE 39

Phillip R. Nelson, 75, Balsam Lake, died Dec. 16, 2010, at the Good Samaritan Home in St. Croix Falls.

Phillip was born March 29, 1935, in Milltown Township to William M. and Jeanette A. (Olsen) Nelson. He was baptized and confirmed from Milltown Lutheran Church.

He grew up on the family farm with his parents and brother, Robert. He attended Pine Grove School and graduated from Milltown High School in 1953.

While in school, Phillip was an avid athlete participating in football, baseball and his favorite, basketball, as well as earning several agriculture awards through FFA. Following graduation he attended Agriculture Short Course at U.W. Madison and earned a degree.

On May 14, 1960, he was united in marriage to Mary J. Tickler and to this union three children were born. Phillip returned to the family farm, which he bought from his parents, and named it Nelwood Farm. He stayed active until the complete herd dispersal with his son, Chris, in 1991. He and his family enjoyed breeding and showing registered Holstein cattle resulting in numerous recognitions including the Progressive Breeder Award in 1990 and 1991. Despite his continued battle with Parkinson’s disease, he remained active on the farm helping with raising crops, beef cattle and hogs until 2000. Phillip was also active in 4-H, especially the dairy project both in his youth and as an adult leader.

During his life, Phillip was an active and faithful member of the Milltown Lutheran Church, the United States, Wisconsin and Polk County Holstein Breeders Associations, the South Milltown and Polk County 4-H organizations, the Indianhead Barbershop Chorus and the Midland and Land ‘O Lakes Cooperatives. He was always an active spectator at Unity sporting events (especially basketball) where he encouraged his children, other athletes and even the officials, to strive for their best.

For the past 10 years, Phillip was a resident of the Good Samaritan Home in St. Croix Falls. He was a devoted lifetime Green Bay Packer stockholder and fan through the good years and the bad.

Phillip was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Robert.

Phillip is survived by his children, Sarah (Dan) Campbell of St. Croix Falls, Craig (Danielle) Nelson of Osceola and Christopher (Kelly) Nelson of Balsam Lake; grandchildren, Marcus and Kierstyn Campbell, Stephanie, Emilie and Meredith Nelson and Kendra, Luke, Olivia and Carly Nelson; nephews, Rob and Erik; niece, Brenda; many other cousins, relatives and numerous friends.

A memorial service was held on Wednesday, Dec. 22, at Milltown Lutheran Church in Milltown with Pastor Danny Wheeler officiating. Music was provided by Cheryl Peper, soloist, longtime friend Larry Jerome of Barron, and a quartet from the Indianhead Barbershop Chorus.

The Edling Funeral Home of St. Croix Falls was entrusted with arrangements.

In Loving Memory

Our minds will never stop remembering, Our hearts will never stop aching, Our souls will bring us back together again.

Miss And Love From The Family Of

Cappy Berg-Sine, 60, Siren, died peacefully at her home Dec. 23, 2010, with her son, friend and puppies by her side, after a short battle with cancer.

Cappy was born April 21, 1950, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Elsie Mae and Ralph (Bud) Mattson. She graduated from high school in 1968. Cappy worked for various banks throughout the years and for the last nine years, she worked at the Little Hertle Turtle Casino.

Cappy was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Richard Berg and her second husband, James B. Sine.

She is survived by her son, Michael Berg, Siren; daughter-in-law, Jill, Amery; stepson, Michael (Jess) Sine, Sacramento, Calif.; stepdaughter, Justine Sine, Wheeler; grandchildren, Natasha, Kali, Derek and Tyler, Amery, and Symone and Dane, Sacramento, Calif.; along with many other family and friends.

A memorial service was held Tuesday, Dec. 28, at the Edling Funeral Home, Grantsburg.

The Edling Funeral Home of Grantsburg was entrusted with arrangements.

Richard Kreutzian

Richard Kreutzian, 88, a resident of Comforts of Home in Frederic, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010.

Dick was born Dec. 21, 1921, to Thomas and Sophie (Oeffler) Kreutzian.

This family was filled with brothers and one sister, Loraine (Charles Volk), James (Eleanor), Art (deceased Jan, 2000), Robert (Donnie) and Bruce (Nancy Larson). Frederic was home during his youth.

Dick served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in New Guinea in WWII and awarded the Bronze Star for Valor. Upon returning home he met the lovely Agnes Nelson and soon made her his bride. They married Feb. 14, 1944, eventually making their home in Balsam Lake. To this union three boys made the family complete, Rodney (Vikki) of Edgewood, N.M., David (Barbara) of Maple Grove, Minn., and Dennis of Knoxville, Tenn., to which five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren have been added.

Dick made his livelihood working the earth and raising dairy cattle. Even though farming was a necessary need, hunting was Dick’s love – deer, coon, fox, bear and coyotes (it didn’t matter) kept his hunting world buzzing and his buddies kept him on the move. He loved his hounds and there were always two or more around.

When life changed, woodwork became a passion and many where enriched from his work; dog boxes to birdhouses and many things in between, the next adventure was firewood - the poor chain saw.

Aggie passed away in 2004 after 54 years of marriage and loneliness was haunting when he renewed an old acquaintance from his youth. Dick found love and companionship with Elaine Jensen of Frederic. They were married Jan. 16, 2005, and enjoyed 3-1/2 years together before Elaine died.

Funeral services were held at Clam Falls Lutheran Church in Clam Falls on Thursday, Dec. 23, with the Rev. Gary Rokenbrodt officiating. Music was provided by organist Marla McFetridge and soloists Kelly Steen, Jill Serres and Adriana, Alaina and Ashley Oakland. Pallbearers were Earl Jenson, Larry Jenson, Dale Jenson, Dick Nelson, Bruce Potter and Thomas Kreutzian. Honorary pallbearers were Rodney Kreutzian, David Kreutzian, Dennis Kreutzian, Bob Butzler, Eugene Ince and Derek Kreutzian.

Interment was at Union Cemetery, Trade Lake Township with full military honors after the service.

Online condolences may be left at www.rowefh.com.

Please continue to check their Web site for updated information or call Bruce Rowe at 715-327-4475.

Rowe Funeral Home of Frederic was entrusted with arrangements.

Helen Luella Williamson Hellerud

Helen L. Hellerud, 95, died at the Willow Ridge Healthcare Center in Amery on Dec. 20, 2010.

Helen Luella Williamson was born on Oct. 6, 1915, to William and Olava Williamson, on the family farm located between Centuria and Milltown. She was the eighth of nine children, all of whom attended the rural South Milltown School. Helen was confirmed in the North Valley Lutheran Church in 1929. She attended Milltown High School, graduating in the spring of 1934.

After completing business courses at Minneapolis Business College, she worked as a bookkeeper for Walman Optical Company from 1935 to 1939. On March 26, 1939, Helen was married to Harvey Hellerud of Milltown, and the couple began farming near Center City, Minn. They later relocated to farms near Cylon and Balsam Lake before purchasing a dairy farm near Milltown in 1953.

Helen and Harvey were blessed with five children during their marriage. They operated their dairy and sheep farm near Milltown until retirement in 1976, when they moved to St. Croix Falls. In 1980, they purchased a home in Taylors Falls, Minn., where they were active in the local historical society and other civic organizations. As an accomplished pianist, Helen served her church and community with music throughout much of her life.

During retirement, Helen and Harvey traveled throughout North America, as well as England, Scotland, Australia, New Zealand and Norway. Though enriched by their travels, they maintained a deep appreciation for the Wisconsin countryside and the fulfilling life it had provided them.

Many relatives, friends and admirers will long remember Helen’s generosity, optimism, industry, compassion and selfless devotion to family and community.

Helen is survived by daughters, Margaret (Helmut) Behling of Andover, Mass., Susan Hellerud of Plymouth, Minn., Sara (Mike) De Luca of Peachtree City, Ga., Priscilla (Jim) Fjorden of Milltown; son, Ted Hellerud of Milltown; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held at North Valley Lutheran Church on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010.

The Williamson-White Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

You may sign an online guest book at www.williamson.com.

John Lee Schneider

John Lee Schneider, 32, St. Croix Falls, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010.

John was born on July 17, 1978, at Hudson Memorial Hospital, the son of Jack and Deborah Schneider. He was a student at Stillwater Senior High School and worked in house construction, landscaping, mechanics, press maintenance, window assemblies, shipping, towing and boat refinishing. In March 2010, he was awarded a National Park Service certificate in appreciation of his generous contributions as a park volunteer on the Ice Age Trail. He found enjoyment in being a creative inventor and helping others.

He is survived by his son, Jacob Greenbaum; daughter, Madeline Schneider; grandparents, Lee and JoAnn Schneider, Dean and Darlyene Yarian; grandmother, Joyce Samuelson, and great-grandmother, Irene Holcombe.

Memorial services were Sunday Dec. 26, at the First Lutheran Church.

In lieu of flowers, please place donations with Family Pathways or your local humane society.

The St. Croix Valley Funeral Home and Polk County Cremation Society was entrusted with arrangements.

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Child’s fears have interrupted bedtime

Q: For the past week, our 3-year-old daughter says she sees a “scary man” in her room. My husband and I have done everything we know to calm her fears.

I’ve been sleeping with her in a different room for several days now. I know this is a temporary situation, but what do you suggest we do?

Juli: It’s pretty common for children between 2 and 4 to experience intense fears.

As a child enters the preschool years, her brain develops the ability to think beyond the concrete. In other words, she can imagine things that she can’t see, feel or touch. While this new ability opens the door for imaginative play and role playing, it also means that your daughter can imagine things that are scary and potentially harmful.

Most parents in this situation will try to accommodate their children’s fears by sleeping with them, or as you tried, switching bedrooms. This strategy often backfires because it reinforces the child’s fear. At some level, the accommodation validates that there might be something scary in her room. It also rewards the fearful behavior with extra attention.

While your daughter is able to imagine

Jim Daly

Focus on the Family

Juli Slattery

a scary man in her room, she can also imagine superheroes or angels watching over her. When my boys were scared, I asked them to picture angels watching over them and think about what their names might be. This channeled the power of their imagination into something positive.

Additionally, I recommend transitional objects. These are items, like a special stuffed animal or blanket, that help children feel comforted when they’re not with their parents. Consistent bedtime rituals like reading a book, prayer, cuddling or soothing music also help children relax at bedtime.

You’re right that this is temporary problem. However, be consistent and confident as you address this because bedtime battles usually persist throughout childhood, just taking different forms.

••• Q: My husband doesn’t think our 4year-old daughter needs to say “Yes, sir”

and “No, ma’am.” He never talks that way either, but I was raised in a family where having good manners was very important. What do you think?

Jim: Good manners are certainly important. Public Agenda conducted a survey in which nearly eight in 10 respondents said that lack of respect and courtesy is a serious national problem, and six in 10 said the problem is getting worse. Respondents also blamed parents for not instilling courtesy in their children, and popular culture for encouraging rude behavior. Clearly, parents need to impress the importance of courtesy upon their kids. As the father of two rambunctious boys, I know that can sometimes be a challenge.

When it comes to specific phrases such as “Yes, ma’am” and “No, sir,” the lines seem a little less clear. Those terms were obviously a very important part of your own upbringing. I know people from southern states who still use them extensively, while folks from other parts of the country don’t use them at all. Are the non-Southerners rude? No, they just express courtesy in different ways. The underlying principles of “Yes, ma’am” and “No, sir,” for kids at least, seem to be “respect for authority” and “deference to those who are older than you are.” I would suggest, though, that it’s possible to teach your kids those principles with-

out insisting that they use “ma’am” and “sir” in every instance.

You and your husband might work together to devise a list of the good manners you hope to cultivate in your kids.

Then, decide whether those manners need to be tied to specific words or customs, or if they’re simply guiding principles for good behavior.

••• Jim Daly is president of Focus on the Family, host of the Focus on the Family radio program, and a husband and father of two. Dr. Juli Slattery is a licensed psychologist, cohost of Focus on the Family, author of several books, and a wife and mother of three. Submit your questions to: FocusOnTheFamily.com.

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Complete Lumber & Building Supplies Phone 715-866-4238 Hwy. 35 N. Webster, Wis. Tom & Becky O’Brien, Owners

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WILD RIVER FLAGS Jerry & Pat Willits 2815 285th Ave. Sterling Township St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-488-2729

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SIREN OLSEN & SON Your Full-Service Drugstore Siren, Wis. Phone 715-349-2221

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D & L FINANCIAL SERVICES 10022 Elbow Lake Road Siren, Wis. 54872 715-689-2539

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ADVENTIST

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST - FREDERIC

609 Benson Road; Pastor Curtis Denney Sat. Worship 11 a.m.; Sabbath Schl. 9:30 a.m.

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE VALLEY

Senior Pastor Bob Morton 1259 Hwy. 35 S., St. Croix Falls Sunday Worship: 9 & 11 a.m.

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

WORD OF LIFE CHURCH

Meeting in homes. Elders: Cliff Bjork, Jon Zens, 715-483-1357 and 715-755-3048 Sun. Fellowship - 10 a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

LUTHERAN

LUTHERAN

BALSAM LUTHERAN CHURCH

1115 Mains Crossing, 1/2 Mile South Hwy. 8 On 110th St.; Sun. Worship 9 a.m.; Sun. School 10:15 a.m.

Wed. Bible Study 8:30 a.m.; Wed. LOGOS 3:20 p.m.

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN (WELS)

MILLTOWN LUTHERAN

113 W. Main St.. W., Phone 715-825-2453 Pastor Danny G. Wheeler 9:15 a.m. Worship ; 10 a.m. Sunday School

NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Pastor Emory Johnson, 715-463-5700 685 W. State Road 70, Grantsburg Sun. Wor. Serv. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

NORTH VALLEY LUTHERAN

Pastor Maggie Isaacson, 715-825-3559 3 mi. W. of Milltown on “G” Sunday Worship - 9:15 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN, (LCMS) WEBSTER

Pastor Gerald Heinecke Church Phone 715-866-7191 Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Wor. - 10:30 a.m.

Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

PEACE LUTHERAN - DRESSER (ELCA)

2355 Clark Road, Dresser, WI, 715-755-2515 Web site: plcdresser.org Pastor Wayne Deloach, Intern Courtney Young Sun. Wor. 8:30 & 11 a.m., Sun. Schl. 9:35 a.m.

PILGRIM LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (ELCA)

BETHANY LUTHERAN - BRANSTAD

Interim Pastor Andrew Hinwood 507 Wisconsin Ave. N., 715-327-8012 Sun. Parents & Toddlers 9:15 a.m.; Sun. Worship - 10 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org

BETHANY LUTHERAN - SIREN

(Wisconsin Synod) Pastor Gene DeVries 200 N. Adams St., St. Croix Falls Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 8:30 a.m.

Gene E. Jahnke, Pastor, 715-635-7672, Hm. 715-354-7787, Hwy. 70 at 53, Spooner Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School & Bible Classes For All - 10:45 a.m.

Pastor Jay Ticknor, 715-463-5746 3 miles So. of Grantsburg on Hwy. 87 Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

Hwy. 35, 1/2 blk. N. Main St. Interim Pastor Andrew Hinwood Pastoral Serv. 715-349-5280 Sun. School 8:15 a.m.; Sun. Worship - 9:30 a.m.

BETHESDA LUTHERAN - DRESSER (LCMC) www.bethesdalutheran.ws

Pastor Roger Kastelle 715-755-2562 1947 110th Ave., Dresser Contemporary Serv. 8:30 a.m.; Adult Ed & Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Traditional Service 10:45 a.m.;

BONE LAKE LUTHERAN bllc@lakeland.ws Pastor Mary Ann Bowman, 5 mi. E. of Luck on Hwy. 48, 1/2 mi. S. on I; Office - 715-472-2535 Pastor - 715-472-8153, Exploring Prayer 8:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 3 - adult 9 a.m.; Wor. 10:30 a.m.; Fellowship 11:30 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays CHRIST LUTHERAN (LCMS)

Pipe Lake CTH G & T, 715-822-3096 Pastor Steve Miller Sun. Serv. 10:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m. during schl. yr.; Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sun. www.christlutheranpipelake.com

CLAM FALLS LUTHERAN (AALC)

Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt - 715-653-2630 Communion 1st Sun.; Wor. 9 a.m.; Sun. School 9 a.m.

FAITH LUTHERAN - BALSAM LAKE

faithlutheran@lakeland.ws Pastor Diane Norstad 715-485-3800; CTH I & Mill Street Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:40 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st & last Sundays

FAITH LUTHERAN - GRANTSBURG

Pastor Victor St. George, 715-463-5388 Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School 10:45 a.m.

FIRST EVAN. LUTHERAN

5561 Chestnut St., Taylors Falls, MN 651-465-5265 Traditional Worship 8:30 a.m.; Sunday School & Youth 9:45 a.m.; Adult Learning 10 a.m.; Contemp. Wor. 11 a.m.

FIRST LUTHERAN - CUSHING

Pastor Dorothy Sandahl, 715-648-5323 or 715-648-5324 Sun. Wor. 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.

FRISTAD LUTHERAN - CENTURIA

ELCA - 501 Hwy. 35, 715-646-2357, Mel Rau, Pastor Sun. Wor. & Holy Communion - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:40 a.m.

GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN - ELCA

Rt. 1, Balsam Lake, WI (Fox Creek) Pastor Neal Weltzen; GT Office - 715-857-5580, Parsonage - 715-822-3001, TR Office - 715-822-3001 Wors. Serv. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m.; Holy Communion - 1st Sun. of each month

GRACE LUTHERAN - WEST SWEDEN

Phone 715-327-4340, 715-327-8384, 715-327-8090 Interim Pastor Julie Brenden Worship 9:15 a.m.; Sun. School 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - FREDERIC

(Missouri Synod) Pastor Jody R. Walter, 715-327-8608 Sun. Schl. - 8:45 a.m.; Service - 10:45 a.m.

Communion - 1st & 3rd Sun.

LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTH. - ELCA

CTH H, 1/2 mi. N. of CTH A & H on H Church Off. 715-635-7791 Roger Pittman, Pastor Worship Serv. 10 a.m.; Sun. School. 9 p.m.

LAKETOWN LUTHERAN - CUSHING

Pastor Dorothy Sandahl Sun. Wor. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:30 a.m.

LUCK LUTHERAN

510 Foster Ave. E. Office 715-472-2605; Home 715-472-8424 Sun. Wor. Serv. 10:30 a.m.; Mon. Wor. Serv. 6:30 p.m.

REDEEMER EV. LUTHERAN

ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN (Wis. Synod)

350 Michigan Ave., Centuria Sun. Worship - 10:45 a.m.; Sun. School - 10 a.m.

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN - LCMC

1614 CTH B, North Luck, Pastor Rob Lubben Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.

Contact Leslie Valentine, 715-646-2390; E-mail: leslie56@centurytel.net

SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN

(Missouri Synod) 140 Madison St. South, St. Croix Falls Pastor Mark K. Schoen Sun. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun.School - 10:30 a.m.

TRINITY LUTHERAN - ELCA

10 mi. W. of Cumberland on Hwy. 48 (McKinley) - Pastor Neal Weltzin GT Office 715-857-5580, Parsonage 715-822-3001, TR Office - 715-822-3001 Wor. Serv. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:15 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st Sunday

TRINITY LUTHERAN LCMS, DANBURY

Pastor Gerald Heinecke Home 715-327-8608; Church 715-866-7191 Sunday Worship Service - 8 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

TRINITY LUTHERAN - FALUN

Hwy. 70 East, 715-689-2271, Pastor: Carl Heidel Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Communion -Every Sunday

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN OSCEOLA

300 Seminole Ave. (CTH M) Mark Kock, Pastor, 715-294-2828 Sunday Worship 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.; Summer, 9 a.m.

WEST DENMARK LUTHERAN

Pastors Mike & Linda Rozumalski 1 mi. west of Luck on N, 2478 170th St., Luck Sunday Wor. 10 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 9:15 a.m.

Fellowship following service

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - ELCA

Rev. Rexford D. Brandt 447 180th St., Osceola, 715-294-2936 Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month

YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN

1/2 mi. W. of Hwy. 35 on U, 715-866-8281, Pastors Douglas Olson, Roger Kampstra and Myron Carlson Services begin at 9:30 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE (AALC)

Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt - 715-653-2630 5 mi. E. of Frederic on W, 2 mi. south on I; Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - EAST FARMINGTON (WELS )

Pastor Martin Weigand - 715-294-3489 Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Adult Bible Class 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

ZION LUTHERAN - MARKVILLE

Pastor Tim Faust Worship - 11 a.m.; Sun. School - 10 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st & 3rd Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - TRADE LAKE

Interim Pastor Julie Brenden 715-327-8384, 715-327-8090 Fellowship - 10:30 a.m., Sun. Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays

PRESBYTERIAN

PRESBYTERIAN

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

Rev. Bruce Brooks - 715-483-3550 719 Nevada St. , (between Simonson & Tower Roads) , St. Croix Falls Worship - 10 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sun. Schl. - Child.- 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - Adults 8:45 a.m.; Communion 1st Sunday

METHODIST

METHODIST

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST

Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Sunday School - 11 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST GRANTSBURG

Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Worship - 9 a.m.; Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

DANBURY UNITED METHODIST

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER

Pastor Father Daniel Bodin, 651-465-7345 25293 Redwing Ave., Shafer, MN Sunday 9 a.m.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

Pastor Father Michael J. Tupa, 715-866-7321 Cedar & Muskey Ave. - Webster Mass Sun 10 a.m., Wed. 5:30 p.m. (Sept-May), Fri. 9 a.m. (Summer)

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m.

404 Wis. Ave., Amery, 715-268-7717 Father John Drummy, Pastor Sat. Mass 4 p.m., Sun. Mass 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Sat., 3:30 p.m. or by appt.

Holytrinity@wisconsinumc.org 1606 165th Ave., CTH I, Centuria Pastor Freddie Kirk, 715-485-3363 Sunday Worship - 8:30 a.m.

Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-294-2243 255 E. 10th Ave., Osceola Masses: Sun. 10:30 a.m., Tues. 5 p.m.

Thurs. at 10 a.m. at Osc. Nursing Home

GRACE UNITED - WEBSTER

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST

LAKEVIEW UNITED - HERTEL

Pastor Jack Starr Wor. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - during worship hour

LEWIS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST Tom Cook, Pastor Worship 8:45 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

McKINLEY UNITED METHODIST

Pastor Annie Tricker Sun. Worship 11 a.m.; Sun. School 11 a.m.

Potluck dinner 1st Sunday

OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST

oumc@centurytel.net 306 River Street, Osceola, 715-755-2275 Pastor Mark Gilbert Adult Class - 8:30 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st Sunday

ST. CROIX FALLS UNITED METHODIST

Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship Service - 10 a.m.

Sunday School is at 9 a.m., Nursery available

ST. LUKE UNITED - FREDERIC

Pastor Arveda “Freddie” Kirk, 715-327-4436 Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

Souper service Wed. 5:15 p.m.

SIREN UNITED METHODIST

Tom Cook, Pastor Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship - 10:15 a.m. (Nursery available)

TAYLORS FALLS UNITED METHODIST 290 W. Government Street, 715-294-4436 Reverend Dr. Rolland Robinson Sunday Service - 10 a.m. with nursery Sunday School - Sept. - May at 10 a.m.

WOLF CREEK UNITED METHODIST

Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship - 8:15 a.m.

COVENANT

COVENANT

CALVARY COVENANT - ALPHA

Pastor Scott Sagle, 715-689-2541 Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Worship 10:30 p.m.; Elevator provided, welcome

SIREN COVENANT

Pastor Dave Guertin 7686 Lofty Pines Drive, Siren, 715-349-5601 Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

UNITED COVENANT - CLEAR LAKE

Pastor Gary Tonn Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

CATHOLIC

CATHOLIC

ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-247-3310 255 St. Hwy. 35, East Farmington Mass Friday 9 a.m.; Sacrament of Penance Sat. 3:30 p.m.

CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH

Pastor - Father Daniel Bodin 490 Bench St., Taylors Falls, 651-465-7345 Sat. Vigil 5:30 p.m.; Sun. 7:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Tues. - Thurs. 7:30 a.m.

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP

Danbury - 7586 St. Rd. 77, 715-866-7321 Pastor - Father Michael J. Tupa Mass - Sat. 4 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m. (Sept.-May).

Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appt.

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES

Balsam Lake - Rev. John A. Drummy, Pastor - 405-2253 Mass: Sat. eves. 6 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 a.m.; Tues. 5:30 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m.Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:30 a.m. Sun. or by appt.

SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY

Pastor Father Michael J. Tupa CTHs A & H - 715-866-7321 Crescent Lake Voyager Village area.

Mass Sun. 8 a.m., Thurs. 9:30 a.m.

Reconciliation as per bulletin and by appt.

ST. DOMINIC - FREDERIC & IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - GRANTSBURG CATHOLIC MASS SCHEDULE

Pastor: Rev. Dennis M. Mullen, 715-327-8119 St. Dominic: Sat. 4:30 p.m.; Sun. 10:30 a.m.

Immaculate Conception: Sat. 6:30 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 a.m. Call the office for daily & holy day Mass times

ST. ANNE PARISH

Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-247-3310 139 Church Hill Rd., Somerset Mass Sun. 8:30 a.m.; Wed. 9 a.m.

Sacrament of Penance Sun. 8 a.m.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

Pastor Doug McConnell Youth Pastor Chris Radtke At Grantsburg High School, 715-463-5794 Sun. Serv. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST

Pastor Andy McDaniel, 715-327-8402 Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Wor. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.; www.tradelakebaptistchurch.org

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST - WEBSTER

Minister Garret Derouin, 715-866-7157 Musky & Birch St., Avail. in office 9 a.m. - noon, Tues.-Fri.; Sun. Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Worship 10:30 a.m.

WESLEYAN

WESLEYAN

WOODLAND WESLEYAN

CENTURIA ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Dairyland - Rev. Andrea Wittwer 715-244-3649 Sunday School - 10 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH

FULL GOSPEL

Pastor Don Wiltshire, 715-640-6400 Centuria - Phone 715-646-2172 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor Larry Mederich, 715-294-4332 www.occconnect.org Mtg. @ St. Croix Art Barn; Sun. Serv. - 9 a.m.

Nursery and children church

SIREN ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Pastor Andrew Bollant Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Morn. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Supervised Nursery; Wed. Evening - Worship Serv. 6:30 p.m.

EVANGELICAL

EVANGELICAL

APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY (EFCA)

Pastor Bruce Tanner, 715-268-2176 942 U.S. Hwy. 8, Amery Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m.

CROSSWALK COMMUNITY CHURCH

FULL GOSPEL

WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

Pastor Dan Slaikeu 4 mi. SE of Grantsburg on Williams Rd. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

HOPE FELLOWSHIP OF SOMERSET

231 Bluff Drive, 715-247-2435 Services are Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

CHRISTIAN CENTER

CHRISTIAN CENTER

EL SALEM/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER

1751 100th Ave., Dresser Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Evening Services Sun. 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

Call Pastor Darryl Olson at 715-755-3133 for information and directions

Pastor Greg Lund, 715-327-8767 700 Churchwood Lane; 505 Old CTH W, Frederic Sun. Schl. - 9 a.m.; Morn. Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services Sat. Worship - 6 p.m., Luck Senior Center

CHRISTIAN ORTHODOX

Pastor Dale VanDeusen, 715-488-2296 or 715-488-2653 20296 Hwy. 87, Grantsburg Morning Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:45 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services

523 1st St., Clayton, 715-948-2493 Fr. Christopher Wojcik, Pastor Saturday Vespers - 5 p.m.; Sunday Liturgy - 9:30 a.m.

BAPTIST

Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church, 28005 Old Towne Rd., Chisago Lakes, MN hcomm.org Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

TRADE RIVER EVAN. FREE

BAPTIST

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST - BALSAM LK.

715-857-5411 Worship Service - 9 a.m.; Sunday School-10:15 a.m.

ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN

HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX

HOLY CROSS ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN

NAZARENE

EUREKA BAPTIST

NAZARENE

FAITH FELLOWSHIP

510 S. Vincent, St. Croix Falls Pastor Tom Reaume, 715-483-3696 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:45 a.m. & Wed. 6:30 p.m.

2393 210th Ave., St. Croix Falls Pastor Willis Christenson, 715-483-9464 Sunday School - 10 a.m.; Worship Service - 11 a.m.

Hwy. 35 and CTH N., Luck Bill McEachern Pastor, 715-485-3973 Sun. Bible study - 9 a.m.; Sun. Wor. - 10 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - AMERY

131 Broadway St., 715-268-2223; www.fbcamery.org Pastor Charlie Butt, Lead Pastor; Nick Buda, Assoc. Pastor of Family Ministries 1st Sunday Service: 9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.; Nursury available; Sun. School for Pre-K to 5th; Sun. School for Jr./Sr. high meet in teen center 2nd Sunday Service: 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.; Nursery available; Children’s church ages 3-4

FIRST BAPTIST - FALUN

Pastor Kevin Miller Associate Pastor Steve Ward Sunday School - (all ages) - 9:30 a.m.

Church Serv. - 10:45 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - MILLTOWN

Pastor Marlon Mielke, 715-825-3186 Sunday Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., 7 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - TAYLORS FALLS, MN

Located across from elemen. school on West St., Pastor, Dr. Kevin Schumann; 651-465-7171 Sun. Morn. - Sun. School for all ages - 9 a.m.

Morn. Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.

FIRST BAPTIST - WEBSTER

Church Phone 715-866-4111; Interim Pastor Ken Hyatt; Youth Pastor Jerry Scheumann Sun. School - 9:30 a.m.; Wor. - 10:45 a.m (Nursery Provided)

GRACE CHURCH OF OSCEOLA “The Cure for the Common Church”

CALVARY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

FAITH COMMUNITY

7535 Peet St., Danbury, 715-656-4010 Adult Bible Service 9 a.m.; Services: Sun. 10 a.m.; Sunday School during church service.

NONDENOMINATIONAL

NONDENOMINATIONAL

CENTERPOINT CHURCH “Come as you are”

Pastor Dick Enerson, www.centerpointstcroix.com, 715-294-1833, Meeting at SCF High Schl. - Main entrance 740 Maple Drive, St. Croix Falls Sunday Worship 10 - 11:15 a.m.

NEW LIFE COMMUNITY - AMERY

Interim Pastor Craig Jorgenson Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Children’s Church: K to 6th Grade

NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY

Meets at Dresser Elem. School, Dresser Pastor Michael Brand, 715-417-2468 Adult Class 9 a.m.; Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship Service 9:45 a.m.; Nursery available

NEW WINE CHURCH - CENTURIA

309 5th Street, , 715-338-2751 Pastors Randy and Pam Stone Sunday 10 a.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m.

NORTHERN PINES FRIENDS WORSHIP GROUP 715-733-0481 or 715-733-0480 for time of meeting.

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

RIVER VALLEY CHRISTIAN

722 Seminole Ave., Osceola Pastor Dr. Kent Haralson; 715-294-4222 or 715-755-3454; info@gracechurchosceola.com Sun.: Praise & Worship Serv. 9 am., Adult Bible Study 10:45 a.m., Children’s Sun. School 10:45 a.m.

1289 160th St. (Hwy. 65), St. Croix Falls, 715-483-5378 Pastors Dan and Claudia Denissen Sunday Adult Bible Class 9 a.m.

(No child care available) Worship and Children’s Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

716 S. Robert St., Grantsburg, 715-463-5699 Sr. Pastor Brad Moore David Ahlquist, Assoc. Pastor Sun. Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School 11 a.m.

“Faith on Purpose” (Love God, Love People...period) faithonpurpose.org CTH F, Dresser, 715-483-2911 Pastor’s res./office Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

GRACE BAPTIST - GRANTSBURG

ST. PETER’S COMMUNITY CHURCH

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Students of the Week FREDERIC

Trent Kuechenmeister has been chosen Frederic Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in fifth grade and the son of Mande and Nick Kuechenmeister.

Trent’s favorite subject is phy ed.

He has two dogs, three cats and goats at his grandpa’s. Trent enjoys being outdoors, is a great helper and likes to have fun. He wants to be a farmer or a professional football player when he grows up.

GRANTSBURG

Andrea Drummer has been chosen Frederic Middle School’s student of the week. She is in seventh grade and the daughter of Jackie and Darrell Drummer.

Andrea is quiet, hardworking and a good school citizen. She is involved in youth group. Andrea enjoys listening to music and going on the computer. She has not decided what she wants to do in the future. The greatest influence in her life is her mom.

Timothy Lund has been chosen Frederic High School’s student of the week. He is a freshman who is respectful and has a pleasant personality and good work ethic.

Timothy is involved in youth group, choir, football, wrestling and track. He enjoys hunting, playing video games and watching movies. Tim’s future plans are to go into the Naval academy and join the Marines. The most influential person in his life is his dad.

Genna Erickson has been chosen Grantsburg Middle School’s student of the week. She is in sixth grade and the daughter of Mickey and Eric Erickson. Genna is always such a positive, kind and helpful classmate and student. She works very hard and is making great growth academically. Genna likes all her classes in school and is active in band, sports and reading outside of school.

ST. CROIX FALLS

LUCK

Broc Carter has been chosen Luck Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in kindergarten and the son of Tony and Nikki Carter. Broc’s favorite things in school are art, gym, recess and free play. When he grows up he wants to be a firefighter like his dad. Broc is friendly to everyone and is an excellent student.

Brianna Thompson has been chosen Luck Middle School’s student of the week. She is in seventh grade and the daughter of Brian Thompson and Cindy Thompson. Brianna is thoughtful, helpful to others, has her work in on time and always has a smile on her face. She is involved in basketball and softball and helps her dad with his business. Brianna enjoys snowmobiling, fourwheeling, playing outdoors and swimming.

Megan Eighmy has been chosen St. Croix Falls Middle School’s student of the week. She is in fifth grade and the daughter of Mary Beth and Mike Eighmy. Megan is involved in student council, soccer, band and also enjoys singing, dancing and acting in plays.

Megan also likes playing drums and guitar and attends cheer camp in the summer. Her favorite subject is art. Megan is a very conscientious student who works hard and is very friendly.

Abbie Otlo has been chosen Luck High School’s student of the week.

She is a freshman and the daughter of Judy and Gary Otlo. Abbie is a good student who always participates in class, is helpful to her peers, respectful to teachers and has a wonderful sense of humor. She is involved in AODA, band, choir, volleyball, softball and helps train search and therapy dogs. Abbie enjoys being outside, playing with her animals and listening to music. She wants to become a photographer.

Corey Bauer has been chosen Siren High School’s student of the week. He is a freshman and the son of Mikal and Mystie Anton. Corey is a hard worker who strives for superior quality.

He is in band and basketball and enjoys hunting and fishing in his spare time. Corey admires his father very much and hopes to someday be a police officer.

Ashton Erickson has been chosen Webster Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in kindergarten and the son of Maria Helin and Ken Erickson.

Ashton has very nice manners, is always kind and caring to others and always does his best work.

He loves playing soccer and hockey. When he grows up Ashton would like to be a professional basketball player.

Justin Fisher has been chosen Webster Middle School’s student of the week. He is in fifth grade and the son of Nicole Fisher.

Justin is a new student this year and he is doing a good job adjusting to his surroundings. Justin is a friendly, polite student with a good sense of humor. He is involved in basketball and likes four-wheeling, video games and chopping wood. His favorite class is phy ed.

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Sarah Petznick has been chosen St. Croix Falls High School’s student of the week. She is a junior and the daughter of Scott and Sherry Petznick and Monica Holdt. Sarah loves sports, playing with her new baby brothers and hanging with friends, doodling, Facebook and eating. She is involved in volleyball, basketball, track, student council, Pride committee, CLOWNS, Kinship, Sparks, band, choir and yearbook.

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Airianna Buechner has been chosen Siren Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in fourth grade and the daughter of Tina Reische. Airianna loves coming to school every day.

She arrives eager and ready to learn. Her favorite subject is science. Airianna is always willing to help her teachers and classmates. She likes to play with friends, read and go to her grandma’s house. Airianna’s positive attitude and work ethic make her a joy to have in class.

Matt Van Deusen has been chosen Grantsburg High School’s student of the week. He is a junior and the son of Dale and Pam Van Deusen. Matt is polite, respectful and always has a smile on his face. He is involved in soccer, youth group and church softball. Matt enjoys sports, reading, traveling and hanging out with friends. Matt plans to go to Rice Lake Technical College for generals and then transfer to UWPlatteville for civil engineering.

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Katy Hamilton has been chosen Unity Middle School’s student of the week. She is in sixth grade and the daughter of Debbie and Richard Hamilton. Katy is a good student with a sunny disposition.

She is respectful and positive.

She comes to class prepared and excited to learn. Katy is a joy to have in class.

Michelle Gibbs has been chosen Webster High School’s student of the week. She is a senior and the daughter of Kevin and Ritsue Gibbs.

Michelle is a very hardworking, dedicated student. She has a great attitude and work ethic. Michelle encourages her classmates with her competitive nature in the classroom and sports. Michelle is involved in choir, SIGN, volleyball, basketball and track. She enjoys spending time with her family and being outside.

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Every Day, AA &/or AlAnon, Polk & Burnett counties, 715-931-8262 for time/location.

Happenings in the Upper St. Croix Valley communities

SATURDAY/8 Amery

Every Monday, Indianhead Barbershop Chorus

meets at the Balsam Lake Government Center, 7:30 p.m., 715-483-9202.

• Ruby’s Pantry at Congregational Church. Register 79:15 a.m. Distribution 9 a.m., 715-268-7390.

Lodge, Siren, 6 p.m.

• Larry Moody Memorial Dart Tournament at Indian Creek Tavern. Sign up at 4 p.m.

Indian Creek

Every Tuesday, Bingo at the Burnett County Moose Every Tuesday, Breastfeeding support group at

Lewis

the St. Croix Regional Medical Center, 715-483-0431.

• Lewis Jam - Bluegrass, gospel & country music at Lewis United Methodist Church, 6-9 p.m. Note date change.

Every Tuesday, Survivors of domestic violence & sexual assault support group, Polk County, 800-2617233 for location, 6-7:30 p.m.

St. Croix Falls

Every Thursday, Narcotics Anonymous meets at

• Polk County Council American Legion meeting at the American Legion Post 143, 9 a.m. Auxiliary will meet at same time and place. Oratorical contest 1 p.m.

the Serenity House (old jail), Balsam Lake, 7 p.m., 612205-2321.

MONDAY/10

DECEMBER

Frederic

FRIDAY/31

• Upper St. Croix Valley Music Assoc. honor band performs at the high school, 6:30 p.m.

JANUARY

FRIDAY/14

Grantsburg

Siren

• Steak and shrimp dinner at the American Legion, 4 p.m.-?.

SATURDAY/1 Danbury

• Ruby’s Pantry at the town maintenance shop, $15 donation. Open 9:30 a.m., distribution 10-11:30 a.m.

Grantsburg

• Feed My Sheep at Grace Church in Grantsburg. Doors open 8 a.m., 715-463-5699.

MONDAY/3 Balsam Lake

• Red Cross adult /AED CPR review class at the Red Cross office, 5:30-8:30 p.m., 715-485-3025, www.scvarc.org.

TUES., THURS. & SAT./ 4, 6 & 8 Frederic

• Snowmobile safety class at the high school, Tues.Thurs. 6-8 p.m. Sat. 8-9:30 a.m. Anyone born after Jan. 1, 1985, needs these classes.

• Part 1 of four-part series on profitable hay production by UW-Extension at the government center, 6:308:30 p.m., 715-635-3506, 800-528-1914.

Newly fallen snow helped create this peaceful scene in Burnett County. - Photo by Priscilla Bauer

TUESDAY/4

Frederic

Balsam Lake

• Red Cross first aid review class at the Red Cross office, 5:30-8:30 p.m., 715-485-3025, www.scvarc.org.

Clam Falls

• Coffee hour at Clam Falls Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.

Rice Lake

• New Directions open house for adults interested in returning to college at UW-Barron County, 6-7:30 p.m., 715-234-8176, Ext. 5445.

WEDNESDAY/5 Amery

• Yoga demonstration at the senior center, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 715-268-2860.

• Blood pressure screening at Bremer Bank, 9 a.m.1 p.m.

THURSDAY/6 Balsam Lake

• Red Cross infant/child review class at the Red Cross office, 5:30-8:30 p.m., 715-485-3025, www.scvarc.org.

St. Croix Falls

• Chronic pain support group at the medical center, 5-6:30 p.m., 715-483-0431.

FRIDAY/7 Siren

• Fish fry at Burnett County Moose Lodge, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 715-349-5923.

Frederic

• NW Regional Writers meet at Sunrise Apts., topic: My lips are sealed, 1 p.m.

Siren

• Fish fry at Burnett County Moose Lodge, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 715-349-5923.

SATURDAY/15 Frederic

• Ruby’s Pantry at the bus garage. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Distribution 10-11:30 a.m., www.rubyspantry.org, 310629-7400.

TUESDAY/18 Clam Falls

• Coffee hour at Clam Falls Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.

FRIDAY/21 Amery

• Health and Wellness Expo at the senior center, 9 a.m.1 p.m., 715-268-6605.

Santa makes a visit during halftime at Webster

The following is a statement from Mr. Widiker on the event.

“Santa (Bob Carlson) and one of his elves (Jon Bowman) paid a visit to the children at halftime of the Webster boys basketball game versus St. Croix Falls last Tuesday. They gave all the kids in attendance two stuffed animals and spread the holiday cheer. Coach Hedrick wrote a letter to Santa inviting him to the game. Apparently, all the kids in attendance were on the ‘nice’ list.” – Photos submitted

ABOVE: Yes, that was Elf Jon Bowman helping Santa out at the Webster/St. Croix Falls boys basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 21.

BELOW: Santa arrived in Webster during the halftime break of the boys basketball game with St. Croix Falls. Elf Jon was in tow, helping with candy and some presents. – Photos by Greg Marsten

Santa takes a break from handing out gifts to pose for a photo with the Webster cheerleaders.

Santa (Bob Carlson) paid a visit to the children at halftime during the Webster/St. Croix Falls boys basketball game.