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Rylee, of Siren, is pretty happy with her bass, even if she found out it was wasn’t large enough to win at the Burlingame ice-fishing contest held Saturday, Jan. 26, near Danbury. More photos in Currents section. - Photo by Sherill Summer

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Frederic students get a virtual introduction to survivors of the Holocaust

by Gary King Leader editor FREDERIC – Students are never quite sure who they might be holding a conversation with when they enter the clasroom of English teacher Kelly Hopkins. It might be a Nashville songwriter or a Hall of Fame football player. Last week it was two survivors of the

Holocaust. The introductions are virtual, as in videoconferencing, using technology that’s been around awhile but continues to evolve in the ways that it’s used by schools to bring people face to face with each other - whether it’s sharing knowledge between school districts or between countries. Last November, students in Hopkins’ class were able to pick the mind of Nashville songwriter Robert Spanburgh who chose lyrics written by five Frederic students and put them to music, answering questions between

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Top warden to retire in fall SUPERIOR - The man who has led the state’s conservation warden service for more than a decade says he will retire his badge this fall, capping nearly 30 years of public service with the Department of Natural Resources’ Bureau of Law Enforcement. Chief Conservation Warden Randy Stark says he will leave his position around October when he reaches retirement age. Stark joined the warden service in 1984 and became chief in 2002. DNR Secretary Cathy Stepp says Stark Randy Stark has led the warden service through challenging times — including two economic downturns, constant technology changes and the arrival of invasive species and wildlife diseases. “Under Randy’s leadership for the last decade, the Bureau of Law Enforcement has effectively responded to these and many other challenges,” Stepp said. “These accomplishments have positioned the warden service for continued success in the future.” Stepp says a national search for Stark’s replacement will be done later this year. - with information from Superior Telegram

One of the more breathtaking local sunrises of 2013 thus far was captured in a photo last Thursday morning, Jan. 24, at Spirit Lake near Frederic. - Photo by Sharon Panek

Drought-resistant corn STATEWIDE - The drought during last year’s growing season took a toll on crop yields. With Wisconsin farmers buying new seed corn for the next planting season, researchers are trying to give crops the best chance to fight off challenging weather in the future. These genetically modified seeds could soon be available in the Badger State. Agriculture specialists say genetically modified — also known as transgenic — seed corn could be available as soon as next year. Wisconsin Corn Growers Association Executive Director Bob Oleson says there are plenty of normal hybrid seed corn varieties that “kind of” fight off the drought. He says transgenic seeds could prove to do even better in the fields, due in part to the plants ability to find moisture. “The droughtresistant corn is more than a variety; it’s a corn bred with genes in it to resist drought, to root deeper, to take it a little easier on itself when it’s hot.” Despite their advantages, GMOs have plenty of critics, especially within the organic industry. Joe Pedretti is an educator with the Midwest Organic Sustainable Education Service. He says transgenic seed corn is expensive, and doesn’t outperform normal hybrid seeds. Pedretti says there are also concerns over whether food made from GMOs is safe. “In the organic world, we don’t use GMOs because there are those question marks and because consumers have a lot of concerns and questions about its safety issues.” The debate is ongoing, but the seeds are already on sale in some western states, including Nebraska and Kansas. - Steve Roisum/Wisconsin Public Radio Photo courtesy of International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center

Water main break closes highway MILLTOWN - The Wisconsin DOT advised motorists Tuesday morning, Jan. 29, that both lanes of Hwy. 35 at Industrial Parkway in Milltown were closed due to a “sinkhole” related a broken water main. According to village officials, there was no sinkhole but rather the road had buckled following the breaking of a water main and traffic was detoured and Hwy. 35 officially

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Filing issue costs United Pioneer Home $145,000 in taxes Nursing home assessed as commercial rather than nonprofit

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer LUCK — This tax season brought an unpleasant surprise to United Pioneer Home in Luck, while giving a boost to the village, county, school and other taxing entities. The surprise was in the form of a $145,000 tax bill. With the move to the new facility, according to UPH Board President Richard Coen, the village’s new assessor did not accept the method of filing the nursing home has used for the past several decades. As a result, the property was taxed as commercial property rather than nonprofit, and assessed what Coen calls “erroneous” taxes. Coen stated that UPH Administrator Dan Valentine gave notice to the assessor of the tax-exempt status of the facility in the same way he has in previous years. The assessor, from Associated Appraisals, is new to the village, and he indicated that the notice was not sufficient and required additional information. Former village clerk Kathy Hanson saw the tax bill as she was preparing the tax notices for mailing, county treasurer Amanda Nissen said. Thestate Department of Revenue indicated the bill could be revised with the approval of the assessor, but discussions with village President Peter Demydowich and the village attorney resulted in the bill being sent out without revision. “The assessor did not get the form he felt he needed,” said Nissen, “and he refused to approve it.” UPH’s tax assessment has already been incorporated into the 2013 budgets of the taxing entities. According to the tax statement, the county’s share is $33,000, the village share is $50,900, the school share is $52,000, the state’s is $1,065, WITC’s is $7,800, and the Big Butternut Lake district’s is $771. “We are taking action to recover the taxes,” said Coen, “but under state statutes we need to first pay

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SCF property inventory reveals few surprises

Inventory shows nearly half of city land is tax exempt

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – After months of speculation, the city of St. Croix Falls property inventory was revealed to council members and the public at the council’s second meeting of 2013, held on Jan. 28. The inventory was compiled using multiple sources, from tax rolls to county satellite mapping to a local historian’s account of the city, showing approximately 43 parcels are owned by the city proper, totaling nearly 700 acres. That amounts to almost onethird of all city land, and is part of nearly 1,075 total acres of taxexempt land within the city. That tax-exempt land includes property owned by the school district, 80 acres, and churches, eight acres. The state owns approximately 212 acres of city land in Interstate Park, while the county owns 60 acres of property at the fairgrounds. Remaining tax-exempt property includes land owned by the St. Croix Regional Medical Center and, federally, with the National Park Service, meaning about 47 percent of the city property is taxexempt. “It poses some great questions,” Mayor Brian Blesi said. The survey was drafted by city Administrator Joel Peck and clerk Bonita Leggitt, and came in response to a request several months ago from a resident’s query to purchase several acres

of vacant city property adjacent to her home. “It led to the question, ‘Why do we own that property?’” Peck said, noting that some of the property is purely for water control or retention and meant as a sort of insurance policy against future problems. Other parcels and pieces of land have specific utility purposes, while the great bulk of the land the city owns is parkland, including nearly 450 acres of that 700-acre total being in the Wert Family Park Reserve. That Wert property is considered relatively untouched and pristine, with even minimal logging not likely to happen. “Many people think you shouldn’t even drive a truck in there (to do minimal logging),” Peck responded to a logging query, adding that even horse logging is not an allowed usage. But the discussion was not about parklands or other property, but about what land the city owns that maybe it doesn’t need to own, or as Blesi put it, “unprogrammed space.” “Did anything (on the inventory) stand out to you?” Blesi asked Peck. Peck said that three specific lots met that criteria, and pointed to property near the St. Croix Regional Medical Center, as well as several other smaller odd lots that the city “should maybe consider putting back on the tax rolls,” Peck said. While some of the land is held after being donated or deeded to the city for conservation, Peck and the council will continue to review the inventory, with an eye toward planned use, current

use, future use and possible use, as well as the need to keep it off the tax rolls. “I’m a huge user (of parkland) but at what point is it enough?” Blesi stated. Peck said that people shouldn’t get the wrong ideas about tax-exempt lands, as he said that studies show that the kinds of uses for those lands are exactly the kinds of things that attract residents, employers and tourism. “I’m a firm believer that quality-of-life assets that bring people to the city ... are incredibly valuable,” Peck said. “But, yes, they are tax-exempt.” The council took no action on the matter, but noted the inventory is a quality tool to use for future land use or purchase requests, as well as for the revised comprehensive planning efforts of the future. “It’s very interesting, and good to know our assets,” Blesi said.

In other council business: • Peck outlined the recent failure of a utility computer last month, with repairs and upgrades that amounted to $11,000plus so far in repairs and upgrades for new software and hardware. “The software failed drastically,” he said, adding that the system monitored wells, water tower levels and more. Peck said it was an 18-year-old system and software and, while the bill is expected to exceed $20,000, the system will be able to work with pending wastewater treatment plant upgrades. He said many of the costs can

also be applied to that project. • The council approved the assumption of the remainder of a 1998 $45,000 loan incurred by the Festival Theatre Company to replace the roof on the city-owned Civic Auditorium, assuming then that the company would seek ownership of the old theater. However, the loan was obtained through a revolving business fund program, which has since changed, as have the longrange plans for the auditorium, which is to remain a city-owned asset with a new stipulated use agreement with the theater company in November 2012. There is about $16,000 of that note remaining for the next three years, and Peck suggested the city assume the remainder of the loan under a detachment agreement and, in effect, make payments to itself. They had other options, all leading to the same outcome. “It could be paid off using fund reserves,” Peck said to queries about clearing the books. “But it’s not budgeted for this year.” The council moved to separate the loan from the previous revolving loan fund, to take it on as a city-owned venture. Peck said there would be no cost for the change. “We’ll manage it in-house,” Peck added. • Council member Randy Korb told the council that the city library board is preparing to establish a long-range strategic plan for the next three to five years, starting with a series of meetings next month.

High school principal at Luck to retire this summer Duties of elementary principal expanded, administrator’s contract extended by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer LUCK – A number of personnel items were addressed in a closed session of the Luck School Board of Education Monday evening, Jan. 28, and were then approved in an open session of the board. The retirement resignation of Luck High School Principal Mark Gobler was accepted by the school board of education

Monday evening, Jan. 28. Gobler, who is also the district’s athletic director, has been with the Luck School District since August 1999. His retirement is effective June 30. Gobler’s letter of retirement was tendered during a closed session of the school board and accepted in open session. Also discussed in closed session, and approved in open session, was an extension of the district’s contract with Administrator Rick Palmer. Palmer submitted his retirement resignation last fall, also effective June 30. On Monday evening, the board extended his contract 90 days so he would be able to follow through with completion of

the referendum work this summer, be on hand for the 2012-13 audit and follow through with the 2013-14 budget cycle and annual school district meeting. In the same way, the board assigned additional duties to elementary Principal Ann Goldbach and renewed her contract with additional compensation for time involved. Goldbach will now become curriculum director for pre-K through grade 12. Finally, the board offered all administrators a 1-percent pay increase for the 2012-13 contract year.

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Drug task force has a busy day Multiple meth busts coordinated across county by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – Polk County authorities teamed up with the St. Croix Valley Drug Task Force last week to execute several search warrants in a coordinated, multiple-location sweep that yielded several quantities of methamphetamine and resulted in multiple arrests. According to Polk County Sheriff Peter Johnson, the warrants were generally executed on the evening of Friday, Jan. 25, in locations near Milltown, Luck and rural Frederic. Though not directly related, the sweeps led to arrests of individuals for methamphetamine and paraphernalia possession, as well as

several charges for alleged intent to distribute charges. Police raided a home on 220th Avenue outside Milltown, where they arrested Jerry Sander, 61, Milltown, for distribution and possession, as well as another man who was believed to have lived at the home at the time, Loren Purintun, 44, Milltown. Also arrested was 17-year-old runaway William Olson, who was last reported in Cook County, on the run since last August. He refused to be taken into custody for juvenile authorities and resisted arrest to the point that he had to be tazed several times. The sheriff said several other juveniles were also found on the scene, including at least one more suspected juvenile runaway. However, because they are minors, their names were not released. Sander faces two felony charges: possession of methamphetamine and maintaining a

Jerry Sander

Loren Purintun

drug trafficking house. He also faces misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia charge. The probable cause report also states that police found suspected stolen property at the home, including a stolen shotgun and a trickedout motorcycle engine with the serial numbers scratched off. Sander appeared before Judge Jeffrey Anderson on Monday, Jan. 28, where he set a $1,000 cash bond and a Thursday, Jan. 31, preliminary hearing, where he will determine if enough evidence exists to move the case

Arthur Erdman

Jeremy Frendt

ahead to trial. Also arrested was Loren Purintun, who is thought to live at the home, as well. He faces similar charges as Sander, on top of felony bail jumping, as violations of multiple conditions from previous convictions. Anderson set a $5,000 cash bond on Purintun, who will also have a Thursday, Jan. 31, preliminary hearing. Other search warrants were executed at the almost the same time that Friday. “They were not all directly related,” Johnson clarified.

The task force also swept through a home on 285th Avenue in rural Frederic, where they arrested Arthur Erdman, 45, Frederic, for possession with intent to distribute, and other potential charges. Erdman was discovered leaving the residence at the time and was found to have methamphetamine, almost $1,000 in cash and paraphernalia on his person and in the car. Erdman had yet to be charged at press time. Police also executed a search warrant at a rural Luck residence that same night, this time on 150th Street, where they arrested Jeremy Frendt, 36, Luck, on similar charges. They discovered marijuana, methamphetamine and paraphernalia in his home. He faces one felony and one misdemeanor from the arrest, and also appeared before Anderson on Monday, where he set $500 cash bond and a preliminary appearance for Feb. 12.

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Contest in Siren, write-in in Grantsburg, no contest in Webster April ballots complete for Burnett villages BURNETT COUNTY – Grantsburg Village has a blank spot on the April 2 ballot. Siren has a contest for its village board. And in Webster, all the incumbents are running unopposed. The filing period is over for the village boards in Burnett County.

Grantsburg Five people were nominated for the village board at the Grantsburg caucus but three of them, who were not present when their names were presented, declined their nominations. As a result, Grantsburg has three open trustee seats and two candidates, resulting in a write-in election on April 2. The candidates on the ballot are Dale Dresel and incumbent Tasha BurliniOlson. Incumbent Dean Josephson is not running again and fellow incumbent

Glenn Rolloff is the only candidate for village president. Roger Panek is retiring as Grantsburg president after many years on the village board.

for the three open trustee spots, incumbents Tom Anderson and Peggy Moore plus Hunter, Ernie Swanson and Rick Engstrom.

Siren Siren Village President Janet Hunter is stepping down from that position but is running for the village board. The only candidate for president is Dave Alden, a current trustee whose term is up this year. There are five names on the Siren ballot

Webster In Webster, all four incumbents are running unopposed for re-election. They are village President Jeff Roberts and Trustees Kelly Gunderson, Timothy Maloney and Charles Weis.

Candidates needed in Dresser, Clayton and Turtle Lake April contests in Balsam Lake, Clear Lake, Frederic, Luck, Milltown and Turtle Lake POLK COUNTY – The nominating caucuses are completed, and the April 2 ballots for the village and city councils in Polk County are complete. There are blanks spots on several ballots, especially in Dresser. Some longtime incumbents are retiring, including village presidents in Balsam Lake and Milltown. In those two villages there are full ballots with candidates for all positions. On the other side of the story, there are no contests in the villages of Centuria and Osceola and the city of St. Croix Falls.

Dresser All four incumbents are retiring in Dresser and only one person filed for office in the village during the December nomination period. (Dresser is one of the places that uses nomination papers rather than caucuses to find its candidates.) Bryan Beseler is running unopposed for village president but no one is on the ballot for the three trustee seats. Stepping down are President Rick Flandrena and Trustee Greg Andrie, Rusty Norlander and James Thanig. Candidates can run as write-ins by filing a declaration of candi-

dacy with the village clerk. Balsam Lake Guy Williams, village president, is retiring after many years of service, and incumbent Trustee Michael Voltz is also stepping down. Balsam Lake has a contest for every position in April. Gino D’Agostino and Carl Holmgren are running for the open village president position. D’Agostino is also running for re-election as a village trustee along with fellow incumbent Josh Hallberg. Also on the ballot for trustee are Vera Bollinger, Glen Jones, Ryan Wildt and Keith Swenson. If D’Agostino is elected to both positions, he would chose which position to accept, and the council would appoint a person to fill the vacant office.

Milltown The village of Milltown also has a full ballot. LuAnn White is retiring after serving 19 years as village president. Running for that position are Henry Studtmann and Les Sloper. Two of the three trustees whose terms are up, Bob Jones and Jason McKenzie, are also retiring. The six candidates for the three positions are incumbent Erling Voss and Joe Castellano, Benjamin Wheeler, Jeff Erickson, Patrick Hayden and Kendra Hansen. Frederic Frederic would also have had a full bal-

lot, but two candidates nominated at the caucus, Jack Route and Rob Lillehaug, declined the nominations. Running for the three open trustee positions are incumbents Maria Ammend and John Boyer and challengers Win Herberg and Jamie Worthington. The third incumbent, Phil Knuf, was defeated for renomination at the caucus. Incumbent village President William Johnson is being challenged by Jim Pearson.

Luck Four people are running for three trustee positions in the village of Luck. On the ballot are incumbent Robert Determan plus Mike Broten, Rebecca Rowe and Richard Williams. Kristine King and Craig Lundeen are not running for re-election. Peter Demydowich is running without opposition for another term as village president. Clayton Marlin Klatt is retiring from the Clayton Village Board and there will be a write-in contest for one of the three trustee positions. Running unopposed for re-election are President Jennifer Gabe and Trustees Dennis Heiken and Corey Berghammer. Clear Lake The village of Clear Lake has a contest for village president with incumbent

Roger LaBlanc facing Michael Flaherty. Flaherty is also running for re-election as a village trustee along with incumbents Dean Tronrud and Joe Mara.

Turtle Lake The village of Turtle Lake has a contest for president and a blank spot on the trustee ballot. Incumbent President Laurie Tarman is facing Sheryl Gehrman in her bid for re-election. Two of the three trustees whose terms are up, William Itzin and Andy Koenig, are retiring and only one new candidate is on the ballot. Running for trustee are Kenneth Mandley and incumbent Dennis Becker, with the third position to be filled by a write-in election. Centuria, Osceola and St. Croix Falls There are no contests and no new faces in three elections. The Centuria ballot includes Dave Markert for president and Stan Swiontek, Rod Peterson and Gordy Moore for trustee. Gary Beckmann is running again for Osceola village president along with incumbent Trustees Wally Piszczek, Stephen Bjork and Carol Otto. The city of St. Croix Falls has an even shorter ballot with incumbents Loreen Clayton-Morrell in Ward I and Lori Erickson in Wards II and III unopposed. The city of Amery has no election this spring.

Burnett County approves land swap with DNR by Carl Heidel Leader staff writer SIREN – After a period of intense discussion and communication between Burnett County and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the county’s board of supervisors approved a land trade between the county and the DNR at the board’s regular meeting Thursday, Jan. 24. The swap will give the county land that is more productive than the land it is trading, and the DNR will give the county $660,750 for the net cash value difference in the lands being exchanged. Jake Nichols, administrator of the Department of Forestry and Parks, who has been handling the negotiations with the DNR for the county, assured the supervisors that all of the land being exchanged

would remain open for public use and in conservation use. Conservation use will include wildlife management by the DNR and productive forestry by the county. Nichols explained that the land being given to the DNR includes land in what is known as the Namekagon Barrens, land that is not presently in forestry production and not likely to be used for forestry. The land the county is receiving from the state will be put into forestry production, a source of additional income for the county. Some of the land being given up by the county is in the Crex Meadows area. This land could potentially be added to the Crex Meadows sanctuary. The only dissenting vote in an otherwise unanimous approval of the exchange came from Supervisor Gerald Pardun. He said he was voting the will of his con-

stituents who were concerned with control for the swapped land leaving the county. In other business, the supervisors • approved a resolution authorizing the Burnett County Forest and Parks Department to participate in snowmobile and ATV programs; • approved a resolution challenging Wisconsin’s national forest management; • approved a resolution in support of Wisconsin’s railroad lines; • approved a bonding regulation resolution; • and revised the county’s nonmetallic mining ordinance.

Burnett County Supervisor Gerald Pardun said that his constituents were concerned about the proposed land swap with the DNR. – Photo by Carl Heidel

An issue of Polk County minutes Communications a topic in two committees by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – What should committee minutes report? How much detailed information should committee members receive? The sharing of county information at Polk County committee meetings and the reporting of that information to other county board members was a topic of discussion at two recent committee meetings, the human services board meeting Tuesday, Jan. 22 and the personnel committee meeting Thursday, Jan. 24. And while the discussions at each meeting were similar, those discussions were noted very differently in the minutes of those meetings as posted on the county Web site.

The human services discussion arose when human services director Gene Phillips presented two concept ideas on how the human services committee minutes could be shortened and made almost automatic, in effect making them an extension of the minutes. The reaction was almost immediate, with committee member Brian Masters asking Phillips “Why are we talking about this?” “We have the most informative minutes of any committee I sit on,” committee member Kris Kremer-Hartung said. “We need to know what policies we are setting for the taxpayers and what the results of those policies are.” “The present minutes are informative,” a third committee member, Tim Strohbusch, said. “This topic is not needed.” The discussion at personnel was similar but focused on information sharing also. Committee member Patricia Schmidt said

that the committee members need more information and added that she likes more detailed minutes. “Things are being left out that we used to know,” Schmidt said. “We are not kept informed. Our constituents expect us to know what is happening. I want reports on what is happening. Don’t make us ask for it.” Committee member Jim Edgell said that the committee should be updated on issues at every meeting and should be getting work-in-progress reports on issues like the wage study. “We still need the information,”Edgell said. “We need to understand that we don’t run the operation now,” said committee Chair Russ Arcand. “Dana (Frey, the county administrator) does that now. It’s not what it used to be. Things are being handled. It is just not such a big job for us now.”

Arcand said some ongoing issues would be put on each agenda.

What the minutes show The minutes for the two meetings were posted within days. The human services meeting lasted about 1-1/2 hours. The minutes for that meeting are four pages long and report on each subject discussed. They are almost a transcript of the meeting. The personnel meeting lasted about an hour. The minutes for that meeting are one page long, with some of that space quoting the agenda definition for a closed session that was not held. While there were long discussions about issues including the need for information, the minutes say “committee members discussed concerns.”

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Graduation requirements being revised at Luck Board considered “grade-weighting” proposal by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer LUCK — The Luck School Board of Education got its first look at a proposed revision of graduation requirements, which will go into effect for the graduating Class of 2015. The Class of 2014, said high school Principal Mark Gobler at the Monday, Jan. 28, meeting of the board, will have the option of fulfilling either the current requirements or the new requirements. The changes align with state requirements, said Gobler. They include increasing the science requirements from 2.5 credits to three credits, and reducing the required social studies credits from four to three. Some revisions will be needed within the social studies curriculum, according to Gobler, to meet standards with less class time. Required credits in the vocational education area will be reduced from two to one. Two new half-credit classes will be added. A required health fitness portfolio has been added, as well as a personal finance class. Nancy Hunter, business education teacher, and Renee Gavinski, family and consumer science teacher, presented the course description for the personal finance class. They noted that it is being funded with a $5,000 Personal Financial Literacy Creating Money Smart Citizens Grant through CESA 11. The class is now required for juniors and seniors, in an effort to reverse the trend shown by nationwide surveys of what students know about insurance, credit and debt management, and basic

Luck Schools will be adding a half-credit personal finance class as a graduation requirement, and teachers Nancy Hunter, standing at left, and Renee Gavinski, described the class curriculum at the Monday, Jan. 28, meeting of the school board. Seated from right are school board members Amy Dueholm and LeRoy Buck, and elementary Principal Ann Goldbach. — Photo by Mary Stirrat money management such as banking and checking. Every time the survey has been conducted, students across the nation have scored below 60-percent accuracy. Students in the personal finance class will use software to apply for jobs, interview, accept a job and move to a new location to start work. They will need to find housing and transportation, and budget for the expenses of their new life. Other aspects of the class include learning about banking, credit, insurance options, saving and investing, risk management, and community and fiscal responsibility. The total number of credits needed for

graduation will be at 26, and students will be required to have completed 40 hours of school-approved community service experience. The high school counselor will assist students and their families in keeping abreast of their graduation status, but the policy states that the responsibility lies with the students. The revisions will need one more reading by the board of education before it can be approved for implementation.

Grade weighting Over the past months, the curriculum committee has been working to develop a

system whereby classes can be “weighted” according to level of difficulty, rewarding students for taking what are considered “rigorous” classes. More and more emphasis is being placed on class rankings, said Gobler, and a weighted-grade system would acknowledge the harder classes that take more time. For example, he said, a B grade in an advanced placement class would earn the same grade point as an A in a regular class. Some classes, by agreement of staff and administration, may be considered honors classes, which would earn a higher grade point than regular classes but not as high as advanced placement. Examples of honors classes might be advanced biology or physics. Gobler acknowledged that the weighted grading system may discriminate in favor of the math and science classes. He asked the board to review the proposal and provide input.

Middle school changes Changes are also in the works for middle school students, according to Gobler. He discussed with the board the use of “flexible achievement groupings” for math and English in the seventh and eighth grades, using standardized test scores and assessments to group students into four groups. These groupings would be based on achievement, and students would change groups as they progress through the curriculum. To make this possible, he said, changes would also be made in the areas of science and social studies, combining the two grades on a rotating basis to cover the materials.

Burnett County dispatch center still in limbo by Carl Heidel Leader staff writer SIREN – In spite of a policy meeting immediately following the Thursday, Jan. 24, regular meeting, the Burnett County Board of Supervisors appears to be no closer to reaching a decision on how to provide emergency dispatch services for the county. The policy portion of the combined five-hour session took another look at the two proposals under consideration for the center, but by the time that part of the meeting drew near its close, attendance was dwindling as supervisors left for other commitments. The county had contracted with Kent Therkelsen of Therkelsen and Associates to conduct a study that examined the feasibility of shifting dispatch services to Polk County, and contracting with the Polk dispatch center to meet Burnett’s needs. Results of that study have been in the hands of the supervisors since midDecember, and while the study shows advantages of the joint operation and possible cost savings, some of the supervisors have asked for consideration of other possible options. In response to those requests, Supervisor Gene McLain drew up a study he calls “Plan B,” a counterproposal to “Plan A”

Consultant Kent Therkelsen gave a detailed explanation of the study he did on a proposed joint dispatch center. – Photos by Carl Heidel Burnett County Administrator Candace Fitzgerald offered the supervisors some summary materials as part of the discussion of the dispatch center.

Supervisor Gene McLain said that his proposal was intended to open a consideration of options other than a joint operation with Polk County.

in the Therkelsen report. McLain’s proposal suggests that the county make changes in its present system and upgrade the present dispatch equipment to utilize current and anticipated technologies and improvements. McLain’s study focuses primarily on the cost factors, and the study claims that the county will save more money by keeping dispatch services local and simply performing a system upgrade than by a joint operation. In addition, McLain challenges the suggestion that going with Polk County would be a joint activity. He

states that the proposed arrangement would be a contractual agreement that will amount to outsourcing the dispatch services to Polk, and not a true joint operation. Burnett County Administrator Candace Fitzgerald has been urging the county to consider regionalizing services such as emergency dispatch. According to her, communities across the state have been looking at ways to save costs and improve services, and one way is to create joint operating arrangements between counties wherever it is feasible to combine services. She indicated that the state is considering financial support for such regionalized activities. As consideration of the Therkelsen study and the McLain proposal continued, questions arose as to just how much money would actually be saved either way. Supervisors raised questions that suggested that the matter of cost savings was uncertain in both plans, and that a further study of cost factors would be necessary. With no proposals for action, the discussion will continue, but supervisors will have to move soon if they are to have a plan in place by the end of the year. The federal government has established that as the deadline for bringing county dispatch services up to federal standards.

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Filing issue/from page 3 those taxes.” Half the amount was recorded as paid at the county treasurer’s office last Friday, Jan. 25. Coen said that UPH has filed the paperwork necessary to seek recovery of the taxes. The documents have been filed with both the county and the village of Luck. Luck Village clerk Kevin Kress said that the notice of recovery from UPH has been forwarded to village attorney Adam Jar-

chow, with Bakke Norman, for review. The process, according to Nissen, will be for the Luck Village Board to hold a hearing and make a decision on whether to uphold the tax statement or not. If UPH is successful in its appeal each taxing entity will need to return their portion. Should UPH lose its appeal it will need to pay the entire bill. In that case, said Coen, the issue will most likely go to circuit court.

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Siren School Board receives donations

Board rolls up sleeves for second semester and beyond by Jean Koelz Leader staff writer SIREN—The Siren School Board received three donations and celebrated other accomplishments at the regular monthly meeting held Monday, Jan. 28. Special recognition was given to The Pour House, a restaurant located in Siren, for its donation of a salad bar for consumer education. Appreciation was also expressed for the recent donation of $100 from Clam Falls Lutheran Church to cover expenses for a student field trip. And representatives from the Siren Lions Club presented a check in the amount of $1,213 to K-6 Principal Sarah Johnson so that every early-childhood through sixthgrade student will receive a book at the upcoming book fair. An update was provided on the newly formed high school dance team, whose first performance will be Feb. 8 at the girls basketball game during halftime. Coach Lil Pinero commended the eight participating students for their initiative and hard work, adding that “the teamwork has been amazing.” During the superintendent’s report, District Administrator Scott Johnson recapped the state school board convention held earlier this month in Milwaukee, which several of the board members also attended. “There was a lot of good information there,” Johnson said, and board members agreed that there was much to be opti-

Siren Lions Club members Les Lindquist (L) and Lyle Nelson (R) present K-6 Principal Sarah Johnson (center) with a check for $1,213. This is the 10th year in a row that the Siren Lions have donated money to purchase a book at the school book fair for each student. - Photo by Jean Koelz mistic about. More specifically, state Superintendent Tony Evers seemed to strike a chord with the audience as he presented elements of his biennial budget request called The Fair Funding Plan. Evers will be asking for an increase in state aid and an increase in the per-pupil revenue limit - over and above requested increases in funding for transportation, technology, special education and SAGE funding (which provides for smaller class sizes). Evers stressed that the additional funding

would not result in increased taxes. Johnson also briefed everyone on what he called “the hottest topic in education right now,” referring to the Friday, Jan. 18, ruling by a federal court of appeals upholding Wisconsin’s law that repealed most collective bargaining rights for many public employees (known as Act 10). Last year, a district court had ruled that parts of Act 10 were unconstitutional. Even now that the higher court has overturned the district court’s decision, parts of that law

are still in limbo because a state judge has yet to rule in a separate case. Johnson recommended that everyone needs to “wait and see” for just a little while longer. High school Principal Peggy Ryan announced in her report that the first semester was officially closed, and the scheduling process for next year has begun. The second round of MAP testing will begin soon. Ryan applauded this system of measuring achievement against state standards and is enthusiastic about the school’s ability to use the data to create individualized educational plans for each student. K-6 Principal Sarah Johnson echoed the enthusiasm for the new tools available as she outlined changes in testing, standards and accountability. However, Johnson pointed out that one of her goals for next year is to schedule common planning time for teachers at each level so they can put all this new data to good use. In other news, the school district would like to invite the public to a free parenting seminar titled “Introduction to Love and Logic” presented by motivational speaker Chris Peterson on Wednesday, Feb. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. Peterson is a husband, father, educator and Frederic graduate who earned his Bachelor of Science in health and physical education and Master of Science in physical education from UW-La Crosse. This seminar will teach parents how to avoid power struggles and arguments, set limits, help kids learn from mistakes and stay calm in upsetting situations. Baby-sitting will be provided on a limited basis, and refreshments will be served.

Polk wage changes on hold by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – “The compensation study will be completed when we are told we can complete it.” That statement by Dana Frey, Polk County administrator, seems to sum up the status of future employee pay at Polk County and may apply to the wages and benefits of most public employees in Wisconsin. The issue of personnel compensation came up at two Polk County committee meetings this month, the finance committee meeting Jan. 9 and the personnel committee meeting Jan. 24.

Two people, Frey and corporation counsel Jeff Fuge, provided information on the issue, and each said the same thing, “We need to wait.” Frey’s statement was an answer to a question from finance committee member George Stroebel who said that personnel cost is a significant part of county operations, and asked when a compensation study, long in the works, would be completed. Frey said the study is on hold, at the advice of the attorneys, and its future depends on future court and legislative actions. “The advice I have received is ‘Don’t change your compensation system’ and I won’t override that advice,” Frey said. “We are losing quality people from our workforce. We can’t compete. Many em-

ployees are retiring. And the unemployed are not the people we are looking for.” The issue next came up at the personnel committee when committee member Patricia Schmidt asked “Where do we stand on employee pay? Can we go ahead with wage changes?” Fuge answered, “We don’t know.” He said a recent federal court decision on Act 10, the Wisconsin legislative action that affected public employees compensation and their collective bargaining rights, answered some questions but left many issues unresolved. He said more issues may come to the courts and the issues could be reviewed in the end by the U.S. Supreme Court. “The (new) wages are loaded and ready to go,” Fuge said. “But there is a hurdle.

We can’t put them in place. We have no idea when the issues will be resolved.” Fuge added that the Polk County wage study affects future wages, and there may be a limitation on public access to the study when it is ready for release. He said the study might only be available to the county board in a closed session meeting. Fuge said he does not have a copy of the study and is not privileged to the issue. “We authorized that study,” committee member Jim Edgell said. “We have not been brought up to date on it for months. What is going on is not what we authorized. Why is it being discussed at finance and not here? We need to know where it is at.”

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First person/from page 1 tunes. Last Thursday, Jan. 24, Hopkins’ students, along with students in a half dozen or more schools across the U.S., were able to hear the stories of George Spooner and Rachel Miller, survivors of the Holocaust, the state-sponsored genocide of millions of Jewish people during World War II. Depending on time constraints, students from each school can ask questions via video, e-mail or a Web site. “It was another really great experience,” Hopkins noted. “It made students aware of how life has changed and to have a greater appreciation of the opportunities they have and a realization of what a good life they really enjoy.”

where he was taken to live with other Jewish youth at a summer camp establishment. Spooner answered several questions from students and observed at one point that genocide didn’t end with Hitler’s regime. “There is Rwanda in Africa,” he said, “where over a million people were killed. “We haven’t really learned very much,” Spooner said. “As it has often been said, if you don’t learn from history - history will repeat itself. In this case, history must not repeat itself.”

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Bringing history to life is a goal of HECTV, St. Louis’ “Home to Arts, Education and Culture.” Their videoconference broadcasts have featured people who were there in person during the Cuban Missile Crisis, the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Civil Rights movement and more. Each broadcast reaches at least 200 students. “Students and teachers value the opportunity to speak directly to those who have lived through and experienced historic events,” said Helen Headrick, utilization coordinator for HEC-TV, a business that grew from a crew of three and one box of equipment to at least 10 people and a truckload of technology. A replay of the presentation witnessed by Frederic students, featuring the Holocaust survivors, will be available online later this week on the following site: hectv.org/programs/series/hec-tv-live.

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Miller and Spooner spoke from the St. Louis Holocaust Museum and Learning Center. Miller said she was born in France in 1933 and was a “hidden child.” She told of her life following the invasion of Hitler’s troops, her separation from her parents and siblings and her eventual life in an orphanage followed by a move to America and discovery of the fate of her parents and siblings, none of whom survived. Spooner said he was 9 years old in 1938 when Nazis marched into his home country of Austria. “Not one shot was fired,” he said. “Austrians threw flowers out in their path as they came in.” He told of the burning of his synagogue and taking over of Jewish-owned businesses by the Nazis. Before long, his parents made the decision to put him on a train to England,

Holocaust survivors Rachel Miller and George Spooner tell their stories during a videoconference with students from across the country, including Frederic students, last Thursday, Jan. 24. At right, Spooner (far right) arrives in England after his parents put him on a train to escape the occupation of his family’s country of Austria by Nazi Germany in 1938. - Special photos

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very community has them. The tireless, dedicated volunteers who find time to donate to good causes that benefit their towns and villages. It’s a rare occasion when they can be coaxed from behind the stage to step into the spotlight and be recognized for their selflessness. But that’s exactly what will happen later this week when the Frederic community has an “Oscar moment,” if you will, at the state Capitol rotunda in Madison as one of nine Standing Up for Rural Wisconsin awards are presented. State Superintendent Tony Evers will present the awards, and one of

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them will go Frederic’s Technical Education Outreach Project, more specifically Duane Krueger, technology education teacher at Frederic High School. Krueger has led his students into community service at the highest level and, according to those who nominated him - community residents and dedicated volunteers themselves, Rebecca Harlander and Maria Ammend deserves an A-plus, along with his students, for their work. “It has been a huge relief for our park board to know this dedicated educator recognized the value of providing students the opportunity to take their skills learned in the classroom

• Where to write • President Barack Obama 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D.C. 20500 www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ Gov. Scott Walker Wisconsin State Capitol Madison, WI 53707 transition@wisconsin.gov Congressman Sean Duffy (7th District) 1208 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 202-225-3365 U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin 1 Russell Courtyard Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-5653 FAX: 202-225-6942

Rep. Erik Severson (28th District) Room 312 North State Capitol Madison, WI 53708 608-267-2365 • 888-5290028 FAX: 608-282-3628 rep.Severson@legis.state.wi. us Rep. Stephen Smith (75th District) State Capitol, Room 4 West P.O. Box 8953 Madison, WI 53708 608-266-2519 • 888-5340075 rep.smith@legis.wi.gov U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson 2 Russell Courtyard Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-5323

Sen. Robert Jauch (25th District) Room 415 South State Capitol P.O. Box 7882, Madison, WI 53707 Sen.Jauch@legis.state.wi.us Sen. Sheila Harsdorf (10th District) State Capitol, P.O. Box 7882 Madison, WI 53707 608-266-7745 • 715-2321390 Toll-free - 800-862-1092 sen.harsdorf@legis.state.wi.us Rep. Nick Milroy (73rd District) Room 8 North, State Capitol P.O. Box 8953, Madison 53708 rep.milroy@legis.state.wi.us

and see the impact those skills have had on our community by providing a much-needed, safe and healthy recreational opportunity,” Harlander wrote last year to the state Department of Public Instruction. The Technical Education Outreach Project has pursued a number of community service activities since 2006 activities that required students to use budgeting, organization and communication skills. Some may remember a photo in the Leader last summer of a group of smiling students standing atop and around an old fishing pier at Coon Lake they had rebuilt under the direction of Krueger. It required disassembling the pier, sandblasting the rusty sections, painting the steel beams and reassembling it with new composite decking. Other projects have included building picnic tables for the downtown park and Coon Lake’s wildlife area, raising garden beds and doing some landscaping for the community garden. Students have rebuilt the concession stand for the softball field and are currently refurbishing a floating

swimming ramp for Coon Lake Park. School Superintendent Josh Robinson said the projects have provided wonderful learning opportunities for students, but for him one of the best aspects of it all is that it’s not a onetime project but an ongoing partnership between the school, students and community. “We are very appreciative of their efforts and willingness to help bring unique learning opportunities to our students,” he said. “We are also excited to foster this relationship and build more throughout the community.” There will be more information on Friday’s award presentation in a future issue, but we couldn’t resist a brief preview this week of one of the nine projects that “improve the quality of life in rural communities” across the state of Wisconsin. Congratulations to Mr. Krueger, his students, to those who helped them implement their projects - and to the community of Frederic. You all should be proud. - Gary King

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COMMUNITY Checking facts I want to comment on some statements made on these pages in the past month. Unlike some of the writers I’ve quoted, I’ve chosen not to engage in personal attacks, but simply to point out what I see as errors of logic or fact. 1/2/13: “Under the Obama machine we give free cell phones to almost half of our population that is on welfare ...” The Lifeline program was established during the Reagan administration to assist in providing telephone access to Americans living below 135 percent of the federal poverty level. The program, which is funded by fees assessed on telecommunications companies, was expanded under the Bush administration to include cell phones. It provides a subsidy of $9.25 per month. Find out more at fcc.gov/lifeline. 1/9/13: “[God] is not welcome in our public schools.” 1/23/13: “Prayer is prohibited in many places.” It is a commonly held misconception that the practice of religious exercises is forbidden in schools. What is forbidden (by the “Establishment Clause” of the First Amendment) is organized prayer, or any form of religious exercise sponsored or endorsed by the school. Students are free to pray at any time. 1/9/13: “What part of ‘the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed’ is confusing to the ‘hate the Constitution’ crowd?” Ignoring this writer’s combative tone, I wonder why he quoted only a portion of the Second Amendment, leaving out the first 13 words: “A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State ... “ There is ongoing debate about what degree of regulation is permissable, but a large body of case law says that gun ownership is not an absolute right and that reasonable regulations do not violate the Second Amendment. 1/9/13: “[The Fort Hood shooter] was

Enhanced DNA collection boosted by U.S. Congress The state Legislature’s focus this session will remain on encouraging job growth and building upon Wisconsin’s improving budget outlook, and I am pleased that the governor made these goals his priorities in the recent State of the State address. While our attention is on reducing the tax burden on middleclass families, addressing the skills gap and reforming government, a number of other important proposals will be considered over the two-year legislative session. One of these issues is enhanced DNA collection from those arrested on felony charges, a public safety measure that I have championed in recent legislative sessions. This effort has gained bipartisan support in Wisconsin and has been

identified as the killer and the Obama administration refused to prosecute him because he is a member of the Muslim Brotherhood of the president.” First, Nidal Hasan has been charged with 13 counts of murder, and his military trial is under way. Second, there is no credible evidence that Barack Obama is a Muslim. 1/16/13: “Symptoms of [Post Abortion Syndrome] are recurrent memories, dreams of the abortion experience, avoidance of emotional attachment ... “ Post-abortion syndrome is an invention of those who would deny women the right to make their own decisions. Neither the American Psychological Association nor the American Psychiatric Association recognize PAS as an actual diagnosis or condition. Jeff Peterson Luck

Insulting the letter writer A few weeks ago, I read a letter responding to Sam Jones’ comments concerning gun control. After insulting remarks about Jones, the letter went on to imply that gun control was essential to eliminating violent crime. I would like to respond. I have met Jones and find him to be a very intelligent, courageous and principled individual that represents the best of our country. He was severely injured in World War II leaving him disabled for life, but continued to serve his country. Because of his unique expertise in specific airport technology, he was asked to travel the world installing and updating hightech equipment for airports and has worked on every continent. Every time there is a massacre, the first thing the left does is call for gun control. What about the role of mental-health issues coupled with an addiction to violent video games? Those games encourage

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Harsdorf 10th District Senate implemented in over half the states and by the federal government. I have authored this legislation given the positive results seen in other states that have this law in place, including: • Saving lives by cutting short career criminals that rape and murder, • Saving money by reducing investigation time, prosecution time and court time, • Exonerating the wrongly accused, • Ensuring a better, streamlined process to collect DNA samples – when doing at the same time as fingerprinting and mug shots, and

VIEWPOINTS and reward mass murder and often end with killer suicide when the responders come. Sound familiar? We are never furnished with basic facts like the following from FBI Uniform Crime Tables. • Between 1992 and 2011, the violent crime rate in the U.S. has fallen by almost 50 percent (from 757.7 per 100,000 to 386.3 per 100,000). • The murder rate in 2011 was 4.7 per 100,000, down from 1992’s 9.3 per 100,000. That’s a 54-percent decrease. • During this same period, gun ownership and numbers grew rapidly The recently expired 10-year ban on assault weapons did not prevent crime according to a CDC study. Banning or restricting gun ownership is not an effective answer. It is the same old knee-jerk reaction that won’t eliminate violent people who will find a way to get their weapon. George Mason warned during Virginia’s convention to ratify the Constitution in 1788 that “to disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them.” The founders wanted to ensure that the people could protect themselves from a tyrannical government; hence the Second Amendment. We cannot give up in this never-ending battle. Karen Johnson Webb Lake

Drill During the Cold War, schoolchildren were told to huddle under their desks in the event of a nuclear attack. I don’t remember any evacuation plan because everyone knew this was a futile exercise. We had quarterly fire drills that were primarily orderly evacuations. There were fire alarms and extinguishers located throughout the building. Essentially, school was a safe haven. The boys and some girls had jackknives and • Providing relief to victims and their families. Furthermore, this initiative seeks to protect the rights and privacy of those that are found not guilty or have charges dismissed. A process similar to what is in place for expunging fingerprints is proposed to ensure the information collected can be expunged from the data bank and specimens taken are destroyed. Last year, Gov. Walker and Attorney General Van Hollen announced their support for enhanced DNA collection in Wisconsin, recognizing the value that utilizing advances in DNA technology will have in saving lives, apprehending criminals and saving taxpayer dollars. Van Hollen recently shared an all-toocommon story about a career criminal that avoided sexual assault charges for 10 years due to the lack of enhanced DNA collection in Wisconsin. While the criminal continued his law-breaking ways, the

some of us had guns in our cars. We would skip morning study hall to get an extra hour of duck hunting and the last hour study hall to hunt pheasants. I can still remember Mr. Timmerman, my biology teacher, coming out to the parking lot to see my new shotgun in the trunk of my ‘52 Olds. We had bullies and the occasional fight, but it never occurred to us to use a weapon to settle a beef. It was a simple time, we didn’t have TV until I was a junior in high school, so my youth was spent playing cowboys and Indians, fishing, hunting and working. Today there are still fire drills, and if you bring a knife or gun to school you will be expelled or incarcerated. When you get back, the schools resident psychologist will prescribe Ritalin and review the policy that the school is a weapon-free zone. Everybody will feel better because they have done something. I have a novel idea. Take down the idiotic signs and have a plan for the unlikely terrorist attack on our schools. There hasn’t been a fire death in a school in 50 years, and there isn’t one (fire-free zone) sign on a school. Rather there are fire hoses, alarms, sprinkler systems, plans and drills in the event that fire breaks out. Most small community schools elect to not budget for armed security and reinforce the doors. Rather than post stupid signs and ignore the possibility of a nut attack, give the school employees the option of carrying a concealed weapon. It’s cost effective and you have a pool of educated, responsible people protecting your children. The principal and five others at Sandy Hook were brave and desperate to save the children, but unfortunately you can’t take a ruler to a gunfight. Brooke Biedinger Rural Frederic

victim was left without justice until the offender was finally convicted on a separate felony charge and their DNA sample was collected. Many of these painful delays in justice can be addressed with the adoption of this measure. In promising news, the U.S. Congress recently enacted legislation with bipartisan support that provides financial assistance to states that put into place enhanced DNA collection measures. This funding will further aid our efforts to develop a prudent and cost-effective proposal to bring before the state Legislature. Please feel free to contact me on this or any other issue by calling my office at 800-862-1092 or 608-266-7745 or sending me an e-mail at Sen.Harsdorf@legis. wi.gov.

State reduces tax credits, affects rural poor by Shamane Mills Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIDE – As the federal government tries to raise awareness about a tax credit for the working poor, Wisconsin is seeing savings by reducing what’s known as the “earned income tax credit.” A legislative fiscal bureau analysis shows the amount Wisconsin paid for the earned income tax credit declined 18 percent last year. That’s because of cuts made in the state budget. What the state saved, individuals lost. Tamarine Cornelius is with the nonprofit Wisconsin Budget Project. She says the reduced credit is tantamount to a tax increase for people who can least afford it: “Changes that would take about $500 a year out of the pocket of a single mom working at minimum wage trying to support her two kids. Because this credit was so deeply cut last time, these families are essentially paying more

in taxes.” Cornelius looked at which parts of the state were benefiting the most from Wisconsin‘s state earned income tax credit. It’s rural residents. Fitfeen percent of those in rural areas use the credit as opposed to 13 percent of those in metropolitan counties. Outreach and free tax preparation help boost awareness. Still, 20 percent of U.S. residents eligible for the federal earned income tax credit don’t receive it because they don’t file a return. Christopher Miller is with the Internal Revenue Service. “About a third of the people eligible for EITC changes every year. Probably because people lose a job or get one, or they have a child or they change their marital status. And that changing population is why it’s so important to raise new awareness every year.” Half of all states offer the credit, in addition to the federal government.

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Grantsburg School Board addresses dilemma of aging district technology by Priscilla Bauer Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – Grantsburg School Board members stared up at the screen displaying a spreadsheet of the district’s technology equipment inventory. “We have 721 actively used computers,” said district technology services/network administrator Jesse Byers as he began his report on the status of the district’s technology equipment at the board’s Monday, Jan. 28, meeting. “That’s a lot of computers.” Grantsburg Superintendent Joni Burgin told the board she asked Byers to give the board a tech update after middle school Principal Brad Jones reported the computers in the school’s lab were getting slow, and replacements would be needed, referencing the new state assessment coming in two years. “Some of our computers are as old as 2001-2002, and they are definitely showing their age,” Byers told the board. “Some of our computers will barely meet the assessment.” Board member David Dahlberg asked if there would be a cost advantage in going to a virtual desktop system. “The costs of virtual desktops are pretty much on par with what we have now,” Byers explained. “In the longterm, virtual desktops could save energy and need less replacements, but transitioning to them would be a significant cost.” Byers said in addition to needing to replace aging computers, the districts network infrastructure, which he referred to as the foundation of all the schools technology, is also aging. “We’ve gotten a long run out of the equipment, but some of it is 10-15 years old and on its last leg,” commented Byers. “This is long-term aging.” While Byers noted technology costs have gone down, the equipment needing replacement will still be expensive. “This type of equipment is very expensive to replace, some of it in the range of $4,000 to $5,000 each.” Byers said there are a total of 23 servers running the district’s operations, some of which were purchased in 2003. “They’re also getting old and some of them will need replacing.” “A hard drive’s life is five years,” said Mike Henderson, district technology services, when asked for his take on the district’s technology situation. “At least one half of our computers are on borrowed time.” “And there’s other technology being used in the district we don’t even think about, iPads, SMART Boards,

placement schedule and present it to the board. “I’ve already started one,” responded Byers. “We’re going to have to look at how to solve this creatively,” said Burgin. “Or we’re going to have some issues down the road.” “I look at our technology as the lifeblood of our schools,” said Dahlberg.

During its Monday, Jan. 28, meeting Grantsburg School Board President David Ahlquist accepted a $150 donation for the school’s food backpack program from Lisa Swenson, representing Burnett County VFW Post 1256. – Photo by Priscilla Bauer projectors, and the public address and the bell systems at each school,” added Byers. “Some of these are aging systems, too.” “Long term it would be nice to budget for replacement of equipment on a regular basis,” said Byers. “We have a technology budget now, but it doesn’t go very far when it comes to replacing equipment. “Time gets by us,” commented Burgin as the board continued discussion on just how old some of the district equipment is. “I can remember stringing cable with Dennis Allaman and volunteers.” “We’ve done it creatively,” Burgin told the board. “We’ve done a pretty good job over the years to create a good tech program.” Dahlberg said he would like to have Byers create a re-

In other board business The board heard the second official January count. The total full-time enrollment was reported as 840, down from the 2011-2012 January count of 871, showing district enrollment is continuing to decline. The board voted to approve open enrollment on the seats available in all grades for the 2013-2014 school year with the exception of kindergarten which the board increased from zero seats available to 18. The decision to increase the kindergarten open enrollment was due to the SAGE program’s 18 student per classroom requirement and new open enrollment rules requiring the board to determine all open enrollment seats at their January meeting. Prior to the vote, Burgin told the board current student enrollment would fill existing kindergarten classrooms for the 2013-14 school year, meaning open enrollment in kindergarten is closed. “In other grades there’s plenty of room,” added Burgin. “We’ve never capped it,” commented Burgin when asked by the board for her opinion on whether to add seats to the kindergarten open enrollment. “Enrollment is fluid, it can go up and down.” By voting to add the 18-student increase, the board opened the possibility of having to hire another kindergarten teacher. “If we get a couple of more students enrolled, we have to add a kindergarten classroom,” said Burgin. “There’s no budging in the SAGE program.” “The difficult part is in two months we’ll be looking at staff reductions,” said Burgin. “Adding a $70,000 kindergarten teacher might mean losing a teacher from somewhere else.” The board accepted a $150 donation for the school’s food backpack program from Lisa Swenson, representing Burnett County VFW Post 1256. The board also voted to approve staff leaves requests for first-grade teacher Nancy Daniels and food service assistant Audra Moyer, and the retirement resignation of middle school counselor Wendy Wall.

Student safety components included in Luck’s referendum project by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer LUCK — Luck School is gearing up for the referendum project that will replace much of the plumbing and electrical systems as well as a large portion of the roof, and at a meeting held Monday evening, Jan. 28, district Administrator Rick Palmer updated the school board on the plans. Voters in the school district overwhelmingly approved the $1.2 million referendum last November. The full referendum amount was wired into the school’s account Jan. 28, with a first payment not due until 2014. At this point, said Palmer, project planning has primarily revolved around the health and safety issues included in the referendum. Communications and security in the event of a human or natural catastrophe have been in the forefront. Palmer said that a voice-over intercom system with remote access capabilities is being explored. The system could be activated and used by designated personnel from any location in the building or on the grounds, enabling communication even if there were an incident in the office. Speakers would be installed on the outside of the building as well. A possible aspect of the system that Palmer said may “create somewhat of an uproar in our community” is the installation of a security system on the outside door, which would be locked during school hours. Via a video camera and buzz system, visitors to the school would be screened before the door is unlocked for admittance. One more part of the system that Palmer brought up is a student notification program, which continually sends messages to parents through e-mail, cell phone, land line and texts until an answer is received. This would enable parents to be contacted in the event of a tragedy, if school is canceled due to weather, with reminders about things like field trips and a myriad of other things. In fact, said Palmer, being able to notify parents electronically of low lunch accounts rather than sending out notices, where possible, would probably cover the $2 per student cost for the system. Currently, he said, the district sends out 30 to 40 notices every week. “I really think we need to do this,” Palmer told the board. “I think it would add a lot to the security of our students.” Testing of the current fire alarm and intercom systems have shown dead spots, Palmer said, particularly in the rest rooms, kitchen and cafeteria. The ITV room is another area, added Katelyn Dinnies, student representative to the board. The other main aspect of the referendum that Palmer brought up was related to oversight of the physical work. Reiterating what he said earlier, Palmer said he strongly suggested that a project manager of some type be

brought in to coordinate the bidding process and scheduling. Asking contractors to show proof of bonding, he said, would eliminate many local businesses, so he suggested that a retainer be required instead. The actual work is set to begin June 6 and be completed by Aug. 23.

Student reports Dinnies, student representative to the board, reported that this year’s and last year’s biology II classes will be traveling to the Science Museum of Minnesota March 13 to view the Body Worlds exhibit. She also reported that two Luck students will be auditioning this Saturday, Feb. 2, for state honors band and choir. Junior Haley Dikkers will audition for the Wisconsin School Music Association state honors choir, and sophomore Tanner Nielsen for WSMA state honors band. Band teacher Jennifer Gilhoi said later that only the “best of the best” from around the state are selected to be part of the band or choir. Results will be known in April. Finally, Dinnies reminded the board that a lasagna meal and raffle will be held this Friday, Feb. 1, to raise funds for the Luck Graduate Scholarship Fund. The fund provides $175 to each graduating senior who continues his or her education after high school. The supper will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Junior Clayton Dehmer spoke to the board requesting that he and sophomore Jamie Preiner be allowed to volunteer for cleanup duties related to the referendum project. He said they were looking to use the volunteer time to fulfill community service requirements for graduation, and were willing to do just about anything needed. “I think it’s awesome,” responded Palmer, with agreement from the members of the board. Other business • Palmer reported that the district has spent $6,000 on training for the new teacher effectiveness system, part of the unfunded No Child Left Behind state waiver that focuses on professional growth and student achievement. • The board heard an update on the three-year PEP

Burnett County warrants Scott J. Capistrant, 21, Grantsburg, warrant - failure to appear, Jan. 23. Jose L. Chavarria, 21, Webster, warrant - failure to appear, Jan. 23. Jose M. Chavarria Jr., 20, Hertel, warrant - failure to appear, Jan. 23.

Jeffrey L. Constance, 41, arrest warrant - complaint, Jan. 23. Michael A. LaPointe, 29, Hayward, warrant - failure to appear, Jan. 24. Timothy L. Mulroy, 37, Webster, warrant - failure to appear, Jan. 23.

physical education grant shared with four other school districts. “We are in year two of the grant and still going strong,” family and consumer science teacher Renee Gavinski reported. The cardio room was set up last year, and the strength-training room is now open. Next year a weightlifting area will open. Gavinski reviewed a list of events and activities that have been accomplished or that are in the works, including the after-school all-star program, Walk to School Day, brain breaks in classrooms and organized recess. • The district has five female students interested in taking gymnastics, but the school has no program at this time due to cost and space constraints. Preliminary discussion began on the possibility of co-oping with Grantsburg and Unity, with costs shared according to the number of students participating. • High school principal and athletic director Mark Gobler said the school has received bids for the athletic training room that will be funded by a $10,000 grant from Amery Regional Medical Center. The bid came in below the budgeted amount, and the project will proceed. ARMC is also providing $5,000 to equip the room. • Palmer said he will be recommending that there be no summer school at Luck this year. Response to Intervention, which includes early identification and remediation of learning concerns, addresses many of the middle and high school issues, he said, and the referendum projects will be in full swing, leaving the school in “a mess.” He said the program won’t be dropped for good; it just won’t take place this year.

Polk County circuit court Lance M. Arthurs, Frederic, failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10. William J. Grosse, Moundsview, Minn., operate snowmobile without trail sticker, $200.50. Richard J. Hacker Jr., Frederic, unsafe backing of vehicle, OWI, operating with PAC>=.15, not guilty pleas. Tyler R. Hall, Centuria, failure to stop at stop sign, $175.30. Joseph M. Jeanetta, North St. Paul, Minn., OU, not guilty plea. Cody A. Lamson, Eau Claire, operating while suspended, $200.50. Larry L. Larsin, Center City, Minn., place, use, hunt wild animals with bait, $431.00; hunt/trap

bobcat, otter, fisher without tag, $591.00. Amanda J. Minke, Milltown, OU, $269.50. Rex Minke, Milltown, OU, $269.50. Jordan T. Paro, Milltown, OU, not guilty plea. Elizabeth R. Riedman, Luck, OWI, $817.50, 6-month license revocation. Cody A. Roettger, Milltown, unclassified, $269.50. Dena L. Scalzo, Dresser, unclassified, $269.50. Keith A. Simmerman, Centuria, OU, $187.90. Lewis L. Smothers, Stillwater, Minn., operate snowmobile on prohibited public property, $263.50.

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Seventh-annual Cub Scout Pack 564 fishing contest

Siren Grand prize drawing Ashton Erickson, ice auger

Northern Seth Haaf, largest northern, 9 pounds, 5 oz. Bryce Highstrom, secondplace northern, 8 pounds, 8 ounces Levi Hayman, third-place northern, 6 pounds, 11 ounces

A huge group of happy youth ice-fishing anglers extended gratitude to the many local business and HT Enterprises for their support in making the seventh-annual Cub Scout Pack 564 Youth Fishing Fun Day another success on Big Doctor Lake in Siren on Sunday, Jan. 27. The tournament had over $3,000 in prizes as well as a sled race and free hot dogs and hot chocolate. Close to 70 youth anglers participated along with their families, where they consumed 225 hot dogs and drank 15 gallons of hot chocolate. Kids also enjoyed ice-skating, football and other games on the ice and caught lots of fish. – Photo submitted

Bass Brady Kosloski, largest bass, 3 pounds, 14 ounces Zack Doriott, second-place bass, 3 pounds, 1 ounce Levi Hayman, third-place bass, 2 pounds, 4 ounces Ashton Erickson, 1minute-late bass, 4 pounds, six ounces

Crappie Derrick Highstrom, crappie, 14 ounces Panfish Alexa Tolber, first-place panfish, 8 ounces Zack Dorriot, second-place panfish, 6 ounces Seth Haaf, third-place panfish, 5 ounces Other (ugliest fish) Reagan Belisle, bullhead, 1 pound, 2 ounces First fish Russ Cook Jr., northern, 1 pound, 10 ounces Sled races Team Treavor, 42.25 Team Gus, 44.12 Team Ben, 48.62

Morgan, of Webster, fills up on a hot dog and hot chocolate at the Cub Scouts Fishing Fun Day. All Cub Scouts and their families were invited. – Photos by Sherill Summer unless otherwise noted A sled team tries to get going again after stopping to change riders.

Carson Engstrand and Brett Colbert (L to R) show off their catch during the Cub Scouts Fishing Fun Day held Sunday, Jan. 27, on Big Doctor Lake in Siren.

Brian Webster helps Nolan, of Frederic, bait the hook. Once the bait is on, Nolan can finish the job himself.

HT Enterprises helped donate at least half of the $3,000 in prizes awarded to youth during the Cub Scout Pack 564 ice-fishing contest on Sunday, Jan. 27. Winners in the bass category were Brady Kosloski with a 3-pound, 14ounce fish, Zack Doriott with a 3-pound, 1-ounce fish and Levi Hayman with a 2-pound, 1-ounce bass. There was even a prize for a fish that came in just one minute late, that was caught by Ashton Erickson. The fish weighed 4 pounds, 6 ounces. – Photo submitted

CUB SCOUT PACK 564 7TH-ANNUAL YOUTH FISHING FUN DAY Would like to thank all our sponsors for all the donations we received. A lot of fish were caught and everyone had fun. Every kid walked away with a tip-up whether they caught a fish or not. A special thanks to our sponsors:

Ken Grahl & HT Enterprises

Seth Haaf took first place with this northern pike weighing 9 pounds, 5 pounds. – Photo submitted LEFT: A young girl and her grandfather get a tipup ready to catch a fish. – Photo submitted

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Conference tied as Pirate boys take Luck in OT

Luck rebounds with win over Turtle Lake Monday

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Grantsburg 48, Luck 45 (OT) by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – West Lakeland Conference hoops fans got their money’s worth on Friday, Jan. 25 at Grantsburg, as the fiery Pirate boys upset conferenceleading Luck in an overtime gallup that ended with the home squad winning by a 48-45 mark, and tying the Cards for the conference lead with just a few games remaining on the docket. The much smaller Pirates jumped out of the gates on fire, quickly grabbing a 10point lead before Luck head coach Rick Giller called a time-out to adjust his squad. But the Pirates kept the pressure on, forcing Luck turnovers with strong coverage, leaping to a 22-10 margin in the second frame before Luck finally released the parking brake, going on a seven-point run to get within striking distance, 22-17, as the first half expired. “Grantsburg plays good pressure defense,” Luck head coach Rick Giller stated, noting his squad amassed 15 turnovers to Grantsburg’s five. The Cards took the lead for the first time at the 4:50 mark in the third quarter on a Trent Strapon jumper that started what would turn out to be a classic back-andforth battle between two hungry squads. Grantsburg regained the lead and held it for much of the final frame, until the Cards tied the score at 39s with less than two minutes of regulation remaining. The regular clock expired with a tied 3939 score, and the Pirates used their fouls

Cardinal senior John Denny, No. 23, swats away a jump shot from Pirate junior Joe Gaffney, (No. 25, during a key conference matchup on Friday, Jan. 25, where the Pirates pulled out a big win in overtime. – Photos by Greg Marsten sparingly, while the Cards had trouble at Luck’s Karsten Petersen drove the lane the free-throw line, and lost the lead with and scored with aplomb moments later, just over a minute remaining in OT. but he sacrificed his court time by fouling out seconds later, with his team trailing by a score of 45-42. Cardinal senior Kyle Hunter woke up the stunned Luck fans with a downtown bomb with under six seconds left, making it 47-45. But Grantsburg senior Brady Thompson sealed the win with a free throw seconds later, and the Pirate defense shut down any last-moment heroics to seal the victory, 48-45, meaning there is a tie for first place in the conference. Both teams have 7-1 West Lakeland marks, and they have split their contest, so it is very possible they may need to share that crown as the season winds down. Both squads relied almost entirely on their starting five players, and those 10starters were the only players who scored. Admittedly, each team’s starters were visibly tired as the final seconds ticked off, but the momentum and apparent game plans meant neither general was about to blink and rely on fresh legs on the bench. “Our poor defensive coverage in the Pirate Brady Thompson (right) and Cardinal Kyle Hunter move toward a loose ball that gets See Boys basketball /next page caught under Hunter's foot.

••• MENOMONIE – The UW-Eau Claire men's track and field team had four first-place finishes last Saturday afternoon, Jan. 26, at the Warren Bowlus Open, hosted by UW-Stout. For the second straight week, Roger Steen, a sophomore and Luck native, came away with a win in the shot put. He had a throw of 16.56 meters and was 1.22 meters ahead of the Roger Steen second-place finisher. Steen was a UW-Eau Claire athlete of the week and is currently ranked 11th in the nation. The next scored events will take place at the UW-Stevens Point, Friday, Feb. 1, in Stevens Point while the rest of the team competes at the Pointer Invitational beginning at 10:30 a.m. Saturday morning, also in Stevens Point. Steen will likely be in company with UW-Stevens Point senior Brian Thill, a former Webster athlete, who took first place at a recent event in the long jump, with a mark of 6.53 meters. – with information from athletics.uwsp.edu, and blugolds.com ••• GALESBURG, Ill. – Webster native Austin Elliot has been part of the a 13game winning streak with the St. Norbert College men’s basketball team’s latest road win over Knox College in Galesburg, Ill. The sophomore guard had four points and two assists in the Green Knights 82-59 victory. The Green Knight extended their winning streak to 14, with a win over Lawrence University on Tuesday, Jan. 29. Elliot had three assists, and five points in that win. – Marty Seeger with information from snc.edu/athletics ••• LEADER LAND – The Thursday, Jan. 31, St. Croix Falls at Webster boys and girls basketball games are being broadcast on 104.9 FM, beginning at 5:45 p.m. The Siren at Luck girls and boys basketball games on Friday, Feb. 1, can be heard on 104.9 FM beginning at 5:45 p.m. The Unity at Clayton boys basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 2, is being broadcast on 104.9 FM, beginning at 3:30 p.m. The Chetek at Luck boys basketball game on Monday, Feb. 4, can be heard at 7:30 p.m. The Webster at Unity girls and boys basketball games on Tuesday, Feb. 5, are being broadcast on 104.9 FM, beginning at 5:45 p.m. ••• 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

SPORTS RESULTS DEADLINES: WEDNESDAY - MONDAY: 1 p.m. the following business day. TUESDAY: 7 a.m. on Wednesday. Missed deadlines mean no coverage that week! S P O R T S N E W S O R S C O R E S T O R E P O R T ? • P H O N E : 7 1 5 - 3 2 7 - 4 2 3 6 • FA X : 7 1 5 - 3 2 7 - 4 1 1 7 • E - M A I L : m s e e g e r @ c e n t u r y t e l . n e t

4TH-ANNUAL BMC FOUNDATION VALENTINE’S DINNER Lakeview Event Center, Hwy. 35/70 - Siren, WI • Saturday, February 9, 2013, 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. • Social Hour • Silent Auction • Heart Healthy Dinner • Cash Bar Cost: $30 Per Ticket Questions: Contact Alyssa Ryan, 715-463-7285 Last Day To Purchase Tickets Is Monday, February 4, 2013 Funding applied from the Polk-Burnett Chapter of Thrivent Financial Services. XXXXXXXXXXXXX

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Cardinal girls plunder the Pirates Luck 55, Grantsburg 43 by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – The West Lakeland Conference matchup between the visiting Luck Cardinals and hosting Grantsburg last Friday, Jan. 25, started with the Pirates rolling to an 11-5 lead, and looking to upset the conference applecart. Pirate senior Sam Schwieger knocked down 12 first-half points, including two 3pointers and perfect, six-for-six prowess at the charity stripe. She finished with 22 points, leading her squad. “We’ve struggled all season by starting out slow offensively,” Pirate head coach Kelly Hallberg stated. “So I was proud to see us have a quick start.” However, the second quarter began to turn the other way, as Luck went on a big run, unchecked for 13 straight points, tying the contest with less than three minutes remaining in the half, and two minutes later, leading by a 22-17 mark. The Pirates recovered their poise and struck

Luck senior Jaimee Buck drives around Pirate defender Samantha Schwieger.

Cardinal senior Avery Steen drives for two of her 24 points in the Cardinals victory in Grantsburg. – Photos by Greg Marsten

back as the half ended, trailing just 24-22. Luck head coach Marty Messar was happy to see his squad recover that poise as the game progressed. “After a rather lethargic first quarter, (the team) got on track in the second stanza and played very well for the final three quarters of our game,” he said. Indeed, the Cardinals came out as a pressure squad after the half, all but shutting down the otherwise fiery Grantsburg offense and using solid defense to limit the Pirates shooting. “Our defense was also quite effective as we limited the Pirates to just 15 field goals for the game,” Messar said. The Cards relied heavily on senior Avery Steen’s defense and offense, while also taking advantage of their underclassmen for steals and defense to gain a 39-26 lead by the start of the final frame. Steen finished with a game-leading 24 points, followed by Luck junior Darian Ogilvie’s 14-point contribution, a season high for her. Steen also led on the boards, pulling in nine rebounds total, followed by Ogilvie and Angela Gore’s six and five boards, respectively. Luck stayed sharp as the game wound down, and while the Pirates made valiant strides to recover, they just had too large a deficit to overcome, with Luck winning by a 55-43 final. “It was a nice win for us against an athletic and well-coached Grantsburg team,” Messar said. Luck moves to 10-5 overall and 6-2 in West Lakeland play. Hallberg lamented the loss, but noted that her team “just failed to execute” when needed. “We had looks in the third quarter, took the shots, but failed to convert,” she said. The Pirates move to 7-7 overall, with a 3-4 conference record.

Athletes versus Cancer in SCF The St. Croix Falls Athletes versus Cancer event is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 12, during the doubleheader basketball matchup against Luck. This fundraising event for the American Cancer Society, in its third year, has much to offer. Various raffle items will feature local goods and services. A Wall of Hope will honor cancer patients and survivors, with badges that can be purchased for $1 ahead of time from any athlete, or on game night; T-shirts, designed by a SCF student, will also be available for purchase in several colors, representing the many types of cancer. Once during each game, the 60-second drill will ask those in attendance to dig deep into their pockets, donating to the volunteers as they race through the stands. Each halftime will highlight the youth basketball program, as well as include the Chuck-A-Duck throw. Rubber ducks can be purchased prior to halftime for $1 each, a “six quack” for $5, or a special pink ribbon duck for $2 each. Toss the duck to a pool of water for a chance to win 30 percent of the total collected, with the remaining 70 percent going to the ACS. Drawing for raffle items will take place at halftime of the second game; winning tickets must be present. The girls varsity plays at 5:45 p.m., with guys varsity at 7:30 p.m. The goal is to raise $2,500. – Photo submitted

Boys basketball continued “Everything went right for us versus Turtle Lake. Our coverage on defense was outstanding, great job on the boards and offensively, we couldn’t seem to miss,” said Cards coach Rick Giller, who added that the team shot 14 of 18 from the field in the first half. Luck led 23-12 after the first quarter and held the Lakers to just four points in the second quarter to take a 35-16 lead at halftime. They again came out firing in the second half holding Turtle Lake to five points, and it was all Luck needed to hold off the Lakers, as they headed into the fourth quarter padding a 28-point lead. Karsten Petersen led the Cards with 20 points followed by Evan Armour with 15, Trent Strapon, seven, Kyle Hunter, John Denny, and Brodie Kunze each had six, and Dylan LeMay added three. – Marty Seeger

first quarter gave Grantsburg good looks at the basket, and they took advantage. Free throws were (also) our downfall,” Giller said, noting that Luck converted just 5 of 13 attempts, compared to 7 of 12 for the Pirates. “It was a total team effort on both ends of the floor for us,” Pirate head coach Josh Hallberg stated. “We beat a really good basketball team tonight. The kids stuck to the plan and it paid off.”

Luck 63, Turtle Lake 42 LUCK – After a tough overtime loss to Grantsburg, the Luck Cardinal boys bounced back with a big victory over a solid Turtle Lake team at home on Monday, Jan. 28. Luck handed the Lakers only their fourth loss of the season, and Turtle Lake remains in the hunt for a share of the Central Lakeland Conference with just one loss to the Clayton Bears. It was all Luck on Monday, however, as the Cardinals seemed to dominate in all facets of the game.

The Pirates overtime victory over the Cardinals was a chance to briefly celebrate a hard fought West Lakeland Conference win. – Photo by Greg Marsten

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Unity wins exciting dual over TL-Clayton 182. The Lakers tied the score at 30 points apiece and eventually retook the lead 3630 until Peper won the final match of the night, and the Eagles went ahead with a forfeit, courtesy of senior Alex Lennartson at heavyweight.

Area teams preparing for conference meet in Cameron Unity 39, Turtle Lake-Clayton 36 by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – The area wrestling scene is about to heat up as teams get set for the conference meet in Cameron this Saturday, Feb. 2, with the regional tournament to follow a week later. The regular season is quickly coming to a close and Eagle wrestlers wrapped up theirs with an entertaining win over Turtle Lake-Clayton last Thursday, Jan. 24. The dual meet came down to the wire as TL-C led by six points heading into what would be the final match of the night between Unity’s Justin Peper and Kevin Prinsen at 220 pounds. The winner of the match would determine the winner of the dual, as TL-C held a 36-30 edge. With a Peper win in any fashion, the Eagles would get just enough points to add to the final match of the night, that went by forfeit in favor of Unity. The crowd was loud and on the edge of their seats as Peper won his match by a 149 decision, but it wasn’t the only Eagles win of the night as they totaled seven wins, with the first coming from Unity freshman Derek Johnson, who defeated

Unity senior Justin Peper takes control of an exciting match against Turtle-Lake Clayton’s Kevin Prinsen on Thursday, Jan. 24. Peper won the match 14-9 at 220 pounds. – Photos by Marty Seeger Kort Lien by a 12-6 decision. At 120, junior Tucker Olson had a tough, long match against Aaron Johnson, but managed to score six points by a pin with just over a minute to go in the third period. Both Matt Volgren and Damon Bearhart of Unity would get pinned in their next matches at 126 and 132 respectively, but Unity sophomore Tevin Anderson got things going again with a pin in the second period over Josh Campbell at 138.

The Eagles would win the next three matches in a row starting with Zac Baxter at 145, as he pinned Joey Inlow with 11 seconds to go in the second period. Senior Colten Sorensen followed up at 152 in the next match with a pin over Austin Schultz, and Eagle sophomore Ty Hoffbeck won a 4-2 decision over Kollin Horn at 160. Unity had a 30-18 lead over TL-C before the Lakers capitalized on a forfeit at 170, and won by pin over Unity’s Brad Eley at

Junior Tucker Olson earned a pin with just over a minute to go in the third period against Aaron Johnson, of TL-Clayton, at 120 pounds.

Zac Baxter, a Unity senior, works on Joey Inlow during a match in which Baxter won by fall at 145 pounds.

Seven forfeits leave fans asking for more

Freshman Derek Johnson got the Eagles off on the right foot to start the night at 106 pounds. Johnson ended up defeating Kort Lien by a 12-6 decision on Thursday, Jan. 24.

Ty Hoffbeck of Unity won his match by a 42 decision at 160 pounds over Kollin Horn of Turtle Lake-Clayton

Saints outlast LFG

St. Croix Falls 40, LFG 33 by Scott Hoffman Leader staff writer LUCK – Luck/Frederic/Grantsburg wrestling co-op lost to the St. Croix Falls Saints Thursday, Jan. 24, after a forfeit fest that left the crowd wondering who won, and if there would be any more matches or would they be forfeited too. Many were disappointed to learn that Joe Rademacher would not be wrestling at the 182-pound class. Rademacher is currently ranked close to the top at the WIAA state level. At 106, LFG’s Cole Britton barely overcame injury but ended up beating Tristen Chamberlin, 7-6. At 113, Saints Dalton Langer and teammate, at 120, Drew Wheeler both walked away with forfeits. James Klassen, SCF, outgunned Hunter Dodds, 11-2, at 126. At 132, Evan Ryan kept things hopping for LFG with a pin over Austin Strakka. Winning by forfeit for LFG were Tristan Brewer at 138 and Tony Britton at 152. At 145, Dan Horn, of St. Croix Falls, had a great match with LFG’s Tim Lund, 2-0. LFG’s Josh Glover pinned Brian Gilbert, SCF, at 160. At 170 pounds, LFG’s Alex Richie received a free half-dozen team points for a forfeit as did Saints 182-

The Saints put a squeeze on LFG last Thursday, Jan. 24.

St. Croix’s Joe Rademacher wrestled up 30-plus pounds and still was able to pin his opponent, LFG’s Blaine Clemons. – Photos by Scott Hoffman

pounder Brian Nelson and also, at 195, Hunter Hansen. In one of the more entertaining matches of the night, in the 285pound class, Ryan Johnson, SCF, defeated Ryan Strenke, of Luck. At this point, LFG trailed St. Croix Falls 33-34. In the nightcap match, LFG’s Blaine Clemons was surprised to see the opponent trotting out was none other than Rademacher, who now was wrestling up 30-plus pounds and proceeded to win by a pin, securing the dual for the Saints.

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Blizzard boys win in overtime over Legacy

Seventh straight win and a key stretch ahead for team Blizzard 2, Legacy Christian 1 by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer BLAINE, Minn. – The Blizzard boys hockey team won their seventh straight victory in an overtime thriller last Friday, Jan. 25, in a key Two Rivers Conference matchup against Legacy Christian, who currently sits 8-3 in the conference. The Blizzard has a chance to make some noise in the final stretch of the season, with five games left, four of which are against Two Rivers Conference opponents. A key game scheduled to be played against the Minneapolis Novas on Tuesday, Jan. 29, was canceled due to inclement weather, and will be scheduled at a later date to be announced. The game was a crucial conference matchup as Minneapolis stands alone at the top of the Two Rivers Conference with an 8-0 record. The Blizzard has just one loss in the conference, which came against Minneapolis in

Blizzard Bryce Ryan, No. 12, Brandon Ryan, No. 2, and Jake Swenson control an earlier game this season against New Richmond. The boys have been on an amazing winning streak over the last month and will hope to continue their winning ways as the season end is nearing. – File photo by Scott Hoffman

early January by a score of 5-1, but since the loss, the Blizzard have won their last seven games in a row, and have become a different team overall since then. Their most recent win over Legacy Christian last Friday was a key overtime victory for the Blizzard, who took a 1-0 lead with 6:04 into the first period on a goal from Ryan Curtis, with assists from Matt Larson and Vinny Larson. With 28 saves on the night, Blizzard goaltender Brandon Roufs was successful in keeping Legacy Christian out of the net while the Blizzard offense put steady pressure on the opposing goalie, peppering Tanner Balk with 44 shots on goal. It wasn’t until early in the third period that Legacy Christian was able to even the score at one apiece, which is where the game stood until the overtime frame. In the overtime it was Aaron Dietmeier who managed to get the puck in the net 7:40 into the overtime on assists from Jake Langevin and Alex Hopkins for the huge Blizzard win. The Blizzard boys are scheduled to play Mora/Hinckley-Finlayson, at Mora, Minn., who are 8-3 in the conference, this Thursday, Jan. 31, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Blizzard girls win again Defeat Eveleth-Gilbert Blizzard 6, Eveleth-Gilbert 5 by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – The Blizzard girls hockey team fought through a stubborn Eveleth-Gilbert team in Siren on Friday, Jan. 25, that just wouldn’t go quietly. It was Eveleth-Gilbert who put the first goal of the night in the net early in the first period, but it wasn’t long before Kassie Lien put an unassisted goal in the net to even the score at one apiece. It was the first of three goals in the game for Lien, who got the hat trick. As the first period was coming to a close, Wendy Roberts put the puck in the net, unassisted, and the Blizzard girls wouldn’t surrender the lead, but EvelethGilbert kept things interesting. At the start of the second period, Abby Stevens scored a goal on assists from

Tianna Stewart fires the puck at the net for the Blizzard girls hockey team. – File photo by Josh Johnson/MaxPreps

Roberts and Ashley Dietmeier. Roberts would score her second goal of the evening with assists from Sam O’Brien and Johanna Lauer, but the opposing team put one in the net with just over a minute to go in the second period to make it a 4-2 game. The third period saw the Blizzard take a 5-2 lead with a goal by Lien, on an assist from O’Brien, but Eveleth-Gilbert pulled to within one goal with two goals of their own. With just under seven minutes remaining, Lien scored her hat-trick goal to make it a 6-4 lead. On the assist was O’Brien, who earned a playmaker in the game. Eveleth-Gilbert would get two more goals in the final three minutes of the game but the Blizzard held on in the end, peppering the goalie with 46 shots, while Hope Tucker had 17 saves. With their Tuesday, Jan. 29, game at Superior postponed, the Blizzard girls will be hosting New Richmond this Thursday, Jan. 31, against New Richmond beginning at 7 p.m. at Grantsburg. Parents Night is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 2, against Silver Bay beginning at 2 p.m. in Grantsburg.

Season bests earned for Grantsburg gymnasts Jessee Lerud takes second overall in all-around by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer HUDSON – Grantsburg gymnasts spent their Saturday, Jan. 26, competing at the Hudson Raider Invitational, and with just four gymnasts competing there wasn’t enough for a complete team score. However, that didn’t stop Jessee Lerud from competing at a high level, as the freshman placed second overall in the all-around competition. She also took second on the vault with a score of 9.35, which was a season best, sixth on bars with 8.20, first on beam with a 9.25 and third on the floor exercise with a 8.95. Pirates coach Kathy Lund says Lerud had a no-fall routine on the beam and ended up breaking the school record for the second time this season. At the previous gymnastics meet in Rice Lake, Lerud was successful in setting a school record in the uneven bars. “Once again, we did not have a complete team score, we just had four gymnasts competing, each striving for personal best,” said Lund. Heidi Schoettle

Drew McNally got a season-best score in the vault on Saturday, Jan. 26, in Hudson. – Photos submitted

Jessee Lerud is having a record-breaking season for the Pirate girls gymnastics team this season. had a season best in vault and on the floor exercise. Heidi Horky scored a personal best in vault, scoring an 8.35. Drew McNally got a season best in vault, beam, floor and in the all-around.” This Saturday, Feb. 2, the Pirates will be traveling to compete in the G-E-T Area Flip For A Cause Invite at Gale-EttrickTrempealeau High School. March-in begins at 9:30 a.m.

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Unity boys hang on in wild finish Frederic fights off Siren for close win Unity 58, St. Croix Falls 53 by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – With a 22-point lead heading into the fourth quarter, it appeared that the Eagles were well on their way to their fifth conference win of the season. Even with just over five minutes to go, the Eagles clutched a nearly 20point lead, but the momentum shifted abruptly as Saints junior Andrew Erickson buried a 3-pointer to make it a 55-37 lead for the Eagles. In a span of about three minutes, the Saints would score 15 unanswered points which included 13 from Erickson including three 3-pointers. With 2:05 still remaining in the game, the Eagles took a time-out to try to stop the bleeding, but by that time the Saints trailed 55-49. With both teams in the double bonus at the start of the fourth quarter, the Eagles went to the line shortly after the time-out. Zac Johnson sank one of two, and Jacob Ruck also went to the line but missed both, in an otherwise solid night of freethrow shooting by the Eagles. The Saints would respond again and capitalize on

Logan Bader drives the lane late in the fourth quarter against the Saints on Friday, Jan. 25. The Eagles had a 22-point lead heading into the fourth quarter, but it quickly evaporated. – Photo by Marty Seeger the missed opportunities. Niko Neumann seconds to go in the game. drained a long 3-pointer to help bring the Momentum was all on the Saints side as Saints to within four points with just 49 the Eagles would get called for two offensive fouls, which included a technical, and suddenly the Saints were within three points as Neumann was able to hit one of two free throws. The Eagles took a timeout with a three-point lead but came out with their second offensive foul. The Saints managed to get a good look at a 3pointer but the shot narrowly missed. In the end, Erickson fouled out of the game with 19 seconds remaining, and Johnson and Logan Bader were able to each hit one free throw to help the Eagles hold on despite a wild comeback from the Saints. Erickson ended the game with 23 points, followed by Neumann, 12, Jacob Jacobson, six, Zarek Kubesh, four, Dylan Lynch, Noah Casterton and Nick Lunde each had three, and Mark Wampfler had one. Bader led the Eagles with 17 points, Dakota Ward, 14, Oliver Raboin, 12, Johnson, seven, and Jacob Ruck and Brandon McKenzie each had four points.

Jaryd Braden helps put the Viking boys ahead 36-35 over the Dragons on Friday, Jan. 25, with just 22 seconds to go in the game. – Photo by Becky Amundson

Unity 46, Prairie Farm 43 BALSAM LAKE – The Unity boys hung onto a 30-28 lead heading into the fourth quarter against Prairie Farm on Monday,

Unity’s Dakota Ward heads in for a layup as Saints sophomore Niko Neuman challenges the shot. – Photo by Marty Seeger Jan. 28. The Eagles shot four for four from the free-throw line in the fourth quarter and got 12 points from Dakota Ward in the closing period for the nonconference win. Ward finished the game with 20 points, followed by Logan Bader with 10, Jacob Ruck and Zac Johnson each had five, Dylan Ruck, four, and Jordan Lowe, two. Frederic 38, Siren 35 FREDERIC – The Frederic boys pulled out a close game against the Siren Dragons last Friday, Jan. 25. It was the Vikings third conference win of the season and sixth overall, while the Dragons were handed their fourth straight loss. It was an exciting finish for the Vikings, when late in the game, Frederic’s Zach Schmidt sent Siren’s Aaron Ruud to the free-throw line on a foul. Ruud sunk one of his two shots to give the Dragons a 3534 lead, but Jaryd Braden went to the line for the Vikings after a Dragons foul, and hit both shots to give the Vikings a 36-35 lead with 22 seconds to go in the game. A costly Dragon turnover eventually gave the ball back to the Vikings, where Schmidt made it to the free throw line once again. Schmidt was able to sink both free-throws to give the Vikings a 3-point lead. The Dragons attempted one last attempt with a 3-pointer to tie the game but Frederic senior Daniel Larson picked up the rebound to help end the game. The Vikings were led by Jaryd Braden with 16 points, followed by Zach Schmidt with 14, Austin Kurkowski, six, and Ian Lexen, two.

Lady Saints win easily over Eagles bounds, Orton had five and Bergmann had four. Orton also had five steals in the game. Shauna Jorgenson had 11 points and Maddie Ramich had eight to lead the Eagles, who slipped to 3-4 in the conference standings.

Siren girls win big over Frederic St. Croix Falls 67, Unity 27 by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – The Eagle girls had no answer for a surging Saints team on Friday, Jan. 25, as St. Croix Falls defeated the Eagles by 40 points to remain undefeated in conference play. It was a career night for Saints senior Natalie Sempf, who scored 18 points in the first half and a total of 25 points for the game with five rebounds, three steals and three assists. St. Croix Falls brought out full-court pressure to start the first quarter and force Eagle turnovers, while hitting on all cylinders offensively. Sempf couldn’t be stopped in the paint and put down two 3pointers to help the Saints take a 21-8 firstquarter lead. By halftime, the Saints were well on their way to solidifying the win by leading 39-10. The Saints had three players in double figures of scoring with Sempf’s 25 points, Sydney Geisness, 14, and Mariah Rohm, 10. Taylor Orton had six points, Erica Bergmann, five, Jerrica Jones, three, and Jordie Johnson and Megan Swenson each had two. Rohm led the Saints with eight re-

Siren 73, Frederic 44 FREDERIC – With Brittany Coulter’s 28 points and another 19 from Raven Emery, the Dragon girls were tough to stop for the Vikings on Friday, Jan. 25. Siren had a 42-19 lead by halftime and never looked back, as they improved to 5-2 in the conference, and the Vikings fell to 1-5. Siren had a well-rounded attack on offense as Zoe Emery chipped in eight points, followed by Mackenzie Smith and Jessica Strabel with five apiece, Carly Good, four, Kyaisha Kettula, three, and Emily Howe, one. Frederic’s Ann Chenal had 13 points, followed by Carly Gustafson, eight, Abby Brightbill, six, Natalie Phernetton and Lexi Domagala each had four, Makayla Arthurs, three, and Kendra Mosay-Buck, Rachel Thomas and Taylor Alseth each had two. Gustafson and Thomas both led the Vikings in rebounds with six, while Arthurs and Chenal had four each. Saints senior Natalie Sempf had a career night with 25 points, Friday, Jan. 25. – Photo by Marty Seeger

The Lady Dragons silenced Frederic during a conference matchup on Friday, Jan. 25. – Photo by Becky Amundson

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AREA BOWLING RESULTS Hacker’s Lanes Sunday Afternoon Youth Games Standings: A.J.R. 10, D.C.F. 9, We Bowl 9, Bye Team 7, Back 2 The North 6, The Bowlers 3. Boys games: Kyle Hunter (TB) 222, Charlie Lindberg (DCF) 188, Jordan Bazey (TB) 181. Boys series: Kyle Hunter (TB) 530, Charlie Lindberg (DCF) 494, Jordan Bazey (TB) 485. Girls games: Avery Steen (A.J.R.) 184, Kerrigan Ekholm (AJR) 173, Julie Owens (DCF) 145. Girls series: Avery Steen (A.J.R.) 510, Julia Owens (DCF) 389, Kerrigan Ekholm (AJR) 375. Team games: The Bowlers 520, A.J.R. 477, DCF 461. Team series: The Bowlers 1471, DCF 1279, A.J.R. 1245. Monday Afternoon Seniors Standings: Vultures, Bears, Hummingbirds, Eagles, Night Hawks, Badgers, Swans. Men’s games (Handicap): Jack Buecksler 231, Bob Eischens 217, Buster Hinrichs 214. Men’s series (Handicap): Tony Deiss 588, Jack Buecksler 582, Gene Pouti 578. Women’s games (Handicap): Jackie Giller 213, Betty Anderson 208, Pat Bresina 206. Women’s series (Handicap): Jackie Giller 604, Marge Traun 563, Pat Bresina 557. Team games (Handicap): Swans 825, Hummingbirds 740, Vultures 739. Team series (Handicap): Swans 2197, Hummingbirds 2145, Bears 2132. Tuesday Classic Standings: Great Northern Outdoors 25, Yellow Lake Lodge 25, Northern Home & Improvement 20, Bottle Shop 19, Pioneer Bar 16, House of Wood 12. Individual games: Jake Anderson 248, Josh Henry 238, Gene Ackland 237. Individual series: Josh Henry 676, Maynard Stevens and Chris Olson 609. Team games: Pioneer Bar 647, Great Northern Outdoors 641, Yellow Lake Lodge 600. Team series: Pioneer Bar, 1845, Great Northern Outdoors 1795, Yellow Lake Lodge 1702. Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Jake Anderson 5x=248; Jake Anderson 6x=209; Josh Henry 5x=238. Games 50 or more above average: Jake Anderson 248 (+69); Josh Henry 238 (+55). Series 100 pins or more above avg.: Josh Henry 676=127 Splits converted: 2-10: Brett Daeffler. 3-10: Dale Frandsen and Roger Tollander. Wednesday Night Early Standings: Cummings Lumber 12, Lake Services Unlimited 12, Pioneer Bar 9, Skol Bar 8, Daeffler’s Quality Meats 7, Larsen Auto Center 6, S&S Tree Bird Shoppe 5, Stotz & Company 5. Individual games: Jeff Cummings (CL) 267, Chris Rowell (PB) 266, Kelsey Bazey (DQM) 244. Individual series: Jeff Cummings 671, Brett Daeffler (DQM) 651, Curtis Renfroe (SB) 620. Team games: Daeffler’s Quality Meats 1061, Pioneer Bar 1009, Skol Bar 961. Team series: Daeffler’s Quality Meats 2943, Cummings Lumber 2768, Lakes Services Unlimited 2741. Thursday Early Standings: Fab Four 39, Kinetico 28, American Family Siren 28, Daeffler’s Quality Meats 27, Grindell Law Offices 24, Red Iron Studios 22, Hell Raisers 21, Wickstrom Construction 19.

Individual games: Joshua Henry (AFS) 245, Curtis Renfroe (RIS) 239, Brian McBroom (AFS) 234. Individual series: Curtis Renfroe (RIS) 694, Joshua Henry (AFS) 651, Don Swenson (HR) 612. Team games: Kinetico 626, Daeffler’s Quality Meats 604, American Family Siren 590. Team series: Kinetico 1768, American Family Siren 1755, Daeffler’s Quality Meats 1688. Consecutive Strikes (5 or more): Curtis Renfroe 5x=239; Joshua Henry 5x=210; Joshua Henry 7x=245 and Brian McBroom 5x=234. Games 50 pins or more above avg.: Joshua Henry 245 (+62) and Tim Pederson 212 (+50). Series 100 pins over average: Joshua Henry 651 (+102) and Tim Pederson 601 (+115). Splits converted: 3-6-7 Don McKinney. 3-6-7-10 Joshua Henry. 3-9-10 Mike Route. 3-10 Austin Otis. 5-7 Dan Carlson. 56 Tim Pederson. Friday Night Ladies Standings: Pin Heads 25, The Leader 24, Junque Art 19, Frederic Design 18. Individual games: Gail Linke 233, Karen Carlson 192, Tammy Lindberg 190. Individual series: Gail Linke 563, Karen Carlson 546, Cindy Denn 512. Team games: SKM 662, Junque Art 635, Pin Heads 616. Team series: SKM 1827, Junque Art 1740, The Leader 1728. Games 50 or more above average: Tammy Lindberg. Splits converted: 5-6: Dorothy Bargknecht. 3-7-10: Judy Mravik. Saturday Night Mixed Standings: Lakers, Skowl, Handicaps, Pin Choppers, Rebel Alliance, New Team, Luck-E. Men’s games: Dave Hall 245, Ron Skow 242, Jeremy Anderson 224. Men’s series: Ron Skow 678, Dave Hall 609, Mark Bohn 590. Women’s games: Rita Bohn 200, Linda Giller 199, Deb Ingram 188. Women’s series: Rita Bohn 542, Jackie Peterson 502, Deb Ingram 489. Team games: Pin Choppers 900, Handicaps 883, Lakers 861. Team series: Handicaps 2563, Pin Choppers 2519, Luck-E 2490.

McKenzie Lanes Junior League Boys games: Roen Aronson 184, Adam Raddatz 130, Matthew Peterson 119. Boys series: Roen Aronson 401, Matthew Peterson 311, Ayden McKenzie and Adam Raddatz 293. Girls games: Danielle Ahlm 147, Taylor Lehner 124, Elsie Flom 115. Girls series: Danielle Ahlm 420, Elsie Flom 295, Taylor Lehner 287. Monday Night Ladies Standings: Wolf Creek Log Furniture 91.5, Edina Divas 76.5, Frederic Truck & Tractor 76, McKenzie Lanes 72, Milltown Appliance 68.5, Metal Products 68, Alyeska Contracting 61.5, Bye 24. Individual games: Kathy McKenzie 210, Jane Smith 208, Luann White 180. Individual series: Shirley Wilson 472, Luann White 269, Mary Morris 466. Team games (Handicap): Milltown Appliance 825. Team series (Handicap): Mill-

town Appliance 2300. Monday Night Madness Standings: Eagle Lounge 32, Alleycats 24, Bon Ton 22, Mishaps 18. Individual games: Barbara Benson 188, Debbie Trombley 157, Debbie Swanson 156. Individual series: Barbara Benson 492, Debbie Swanson 451, Debbie Trombley 419. Team games (Handicap): Eagle Lounge 608, Bon Ton 599. Team series (Handicap): Bon Ton 1738, Alleycats 1715. Tuesday Women’s Standings: Kindred Spirits 56.5, Hauge Dental 45.5, LC’s Gals 45, Country Gals 43.5, Tomlinson Insurance 41.5, Custom Outfitter 40.5, Gutter Dusters 37, Kassel Tap 30.5. Individual games: Shirley Wiswell 206, Deb Volkers 192, Norma Hauge 181. Individual series: Denise Donaghue 517, Shirley Wiswell 508, Norma Hauge 490. Team games (Handicap): Kindred Spirits 852, Tomlinson Insurance 821, LC’s Gals 812. Team series (Handicap): Kindred Spirits 2403, LC’s Gals 2365, Tomlinson Insurance 2345. Tuesday Night Men’s Standings: Steve’s Appliance 40, The Cobbler Shop 36.5, McKenzie Lanes 32, The Dugout 31, Dream Lawn 30, Centurview Park 26.5, Nel-Lo-Hill Farm 25, Hack’s Pub 19, Individual games: Gene Braund 289, Darren McKenzie 269, Rick Antonson 268. Individual series: Darren McKenzie 754, Donny Potting Jr. 694, Rick Fox 671. Team games (Handicap): McKenzie Lanes 1227. Team series (Handicap): Dream Lawn 3473. Wednesday Early Standings: Greatland Transportation 30, Dalles House 28, Gerhman Auto Body 28, Cutting Edge 28, Balsam Branch Transport 24, Adamark Repair 22, Suzie Q’s 20, Bye 12. Men’s games: Merlin Fox 236, Jeff Lehmann 224, Ed Leverty 220. Men’s series: Merlin Fox 601, Jeff Lehmann 598, Mark Kamish 582. Women’s games: Jeanne Kizer 153, Brenda Lehmann 152, Bear Schmidt 100. Women’s series: Brenda Lehmann 423, Jeanne Kizer 419, Bear Schmidt 289. Team games (Handicap): Balsam Branch Transport 672. Team series (Handicap): Balsam Branch Transport 1958. Wednesday Night Men’s Standings: Davy’s Constrction 28, Reed’s Marina 26, Tiger Express 22, Edina Realty 20, McKenzie Lanes 10, Dalles Electricians 8, Hanjo Farms 8, Harvest Moon 6. Individual games: Darren McKenzie 278, Gene Braund 274, Jeff Lehmann 268. Individual series: Darren McKenzie 779, Jeff Lehmann 713, Gene Braund 712. Team games (Handicap): Hanjo Farms 1108, Reed’s Ma-

rina 1098. Team series (Handicap): Hanjo Farms 3126, Tiger Express 3020. Thursday Night Ladies Standings: Central Bank 104.5, Hauge Dental 98, Hack’s Pub 91, Bont Chiropractic 89.5, KJ’s 85, Eagle Valley Bank 84.5, Cutting Edge Pro 84, Truhlsen Chiropractic 83.5. Individual games: Lonnie Stowell 257, Denise Donaghue 212, Kathy McKenzie 210. Individual series: Lonnie Stowell 599, Kathy McKenzie 592, Denise Donaghue 573. Team games: Hauge Dental 976, Truhlsen Chiropractic 759, Bont Chiropractic 740. Team series: Hauge Dental 2562, Truhlsen Chiropractic 2220, Bont Chiropractic 2174.

Black & Orange Early Birds Standings: Yellow River Saloon 17-7, Black & Orange 12-12, The Tap 11-13, Gandy Dancer Saloon 8-16. Individual games: Lorene Breingan (GD) 181, Linda Strong (YRS) 165, Bonnie Fisher (B&O) 160. Individual series: Linda Strong (YRS) 431, Mary Eifler (GD) 427, Donna Crain (B&O) 417. Team games: Black & Orange 927, Gandy Dancer Saloon 892, Yellow River Saloon 891. Team series: Yellow River Saloon 2538, Gandy Dancer Saloon 2483, Black & Orange 2478. Games 50 or more above average: Lorene Breingan 181 (+61). Monday Night Men’s Standings: Larry’s LP 18-2, Black & Orange 9.5-10.5, Ed’s Logging 7-13, Players Motorsports 5.5-14.5. Individual games: Josh Johnson (L) 238, Curt Phelps (EL) 220, Mark Holmstrom (B&O) and Bruce Hansen (EL) 202. Individual series: Josh Johnson (L) 615, Curt Phelps (EL) 590, Mark Holmstrom (B&O) 571. Team games: Larry’s LP 999, Ed’s Logging 998, Black & Orange 932. Team series: Larry’s LP 2867, Ed’s Logging 2785, Black & Orange 2646. Games 50 or more above average: Curt Phelps 220 (+62); Josh Johnson 238 (+73); Bruce Hansen 202 (+55). Series 100 or more above average: Josh Johnson 615 (+120); Curt Phelps 590 (+116). TNT Standings: Larry’s LP 11-5, Flower Power 9-7, Cashco 6-10, Homestead Café 6-10. Individual games: Jennifer Kern (L) 201, Cheryl Scallon (C) 192, Mary Reese (FP) 170. Individual series: Jennifer Kern (L) 515, Mary Smith (C) 454, Mary Reese (FP) 441. Team games: Larry’s LP 871, Homestead Café 852, Flower Power 826. Team series: Larry’s LP 2541, Flower Power 2426, Cashco 2412. Tuesday Tippers Standings: Main Home Services, A & H Country Market, Gob’s Gals, West Point Lodge. Women’s games: Cindy Hesik (GG) 217, Jan Budge (A&H) 203, Jane Gosselin (A&H) 202. Women’s series: Cindy Hesik (GG) 609, Serena Elliott (WPL) 575, Nancy Growe (MHS) 551. Team games: A&H Country Market 717, Gob’s Gals 710, West Point Lodge 706. Team series: A&H Country Market 2089, Main Home Services 2083, Gob’s Gals 2078. Wednesday Night

Standings: Cashco 18-2, Black & Orange 12-8, Pheasant Inn 128, Zia Louisa’s 10-10, Lions 7-13, Vacant 1-19. Individual games: John Bearhart (B&O) 229, Ed Phelps (ZL) and Roger Tollander (C) 224, Tony Wilson 216. Individual series: Roger Tollander (C) 612, Ed Phelps (ZL) 606, Josh Johnson (L) 578. Team games: Black & Orange 1038, Zia Louisa’s 1002, Lions 980. Team series: Zia Louisa’s 2801, Lions 2755, Black & Orange 2713. Games 50 or more above average: John Bearhart 229 (+73); Ed Phelps 224 (+57). Early Risers Standings: Black & Orange 168, Gayle’s Northwoods Hair Design 14-10, Gandy Dancer 9-15, 10th Hole 9-15. Individual games: Pam Dildine (10th) 166, Lorene Breingan (GD) 163, Donna Crain (GD) 162. Individual series: Pam Dildine (10th) 475, Millie Hansen (GNHD) 434, Joan Java Hahr (10th) 423. Team games: Gayle’s Northwoods Hair Design and Gandy Dancer 717, Black & Orange 711, 10th Hole 697. Team series: Gayle’s Northwoods Hair Design 2082, 10th Hole and Black & Orange 2075, Gandy Dancer 2008. Thursday Night Ladies Standings: Yellow River Saloon 13.5-2.5, Pour House 9-7, Dolls w/Balls 5.5-10.5, Rollettes 4-12. Individual games: Audrey Pardun (YRS) 173, Mary Lawson (PH) 163, Daphne Churchill (Dw/B) 162. Individual series: Mary Lawson (PH) 447, Audrey Pardun (YRS) 445, Daphne Churchill (Dw/B) 419. Team games: Pour House 725, Yellow River Saloon 721, Dolls w/Balls 664. Team series: Pour House 2065, Yellow River Saloon 2045, Dolls w/Balls 1852. Friday Afternoon Mix Standings: Bowling Buds 11-5, Tasmanian Devils 7-9, Mis-Splits 7-9, Fantastic Four 7-9. Men’s games: Jerry Burnham (BB) 198, John Vanous (TD) 183, Bud Krueger (BB) 178. Men’s series: Jerry Burnham (BB) 534, John Vanous (TD) 498, George Godzik (TD) 461. Women’s games: Laurie Lundeen (FF) 175, Char Vanous (TD) 159, Jean Thompson (MS) 157. Women’s series: Laurie Lundeen (FF) 483, Char Vanous (TD) 412, Nancy Growe (MS) 410. Team games: Mis-Splits 848, Bowling Buds 834, Fantastic Four 832. Team series: Bowling Buds 2454, Fantastic Four 2387, Tasmanian Devils 2320.

Denny’s Downtown Lanes Sunday Afternoon Mixed Standings: Wild Ones 26, HiLow Rollers 25, Spare Us 24, Sisters D 23. Individual games: Barbara Loomis 159, Barbara Loomis 158, Scott Lamphere 154. Individual series: Barbara Loomis 430, Jamie Mier 424, Scott Lamphere 397. Team games: Spare Us 251, HiLow Rollers 248, Sisters D 245. Team series: Spare Us 726, Sisters D 683, Hi-Low Rollers 678.

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“We’ve got bluegills, yes we do! We’ve got bluegills how ‘bout you?” How exciting to see that ice-fishing has emerged as a sanctioned activity among several Leader Land schools. (Refer to last week’s Leader photo spread acknowledging THE SPORTS Unity’s thirdplace showing at a tournament at Ashland, as well as Unity’s first-place finish on the Petenwell Flowage this week). Meanwhile, a few miles north of Unity, Siren anglers Caleb Mulroy, Graham Hall and Hunter Wikstrom have helped lead the SHS ice-fishing team to a great start in their inaugural year of sanctioned competition. The state high school championships are slated for Feb. 26 over at Lake Winnebago, which is within the home stomping grounds of Siren track and field coach Wayne Koball. Koball is reportedly chomping at the bit as he prepares for the traditional, and sometimes frenetic, Lake Winnebago sturgeon-spearing season

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which opens Feb. 9. Certainly there’s a few local old-timers who would’ve excelled back in the day had they had an opportunity to join a snow-shoveling, barn-cleaning, haystacking or wood-piling team. Tournament time WIAA boys basketball tournaments begin in three weeks, with first-round play commencing on Feb. 19. The boys state finals will be at the Kohl Center in Madison on March 7, 8 and 9. Girls playoff action starts a week later on Feb. 26 with the state finals slated for the Resch Center in Green Bay on March 14, 15 and 16. Will any Leader Land teams make a run at a silver or gold ball indicative of statewide basketball glory? Focus on Wrestling This week’s featured move is the Frog Splash. This maneuver is most effective when the opponent has been essentially immobilized and is lying face-up in the center of the ring. Practitioners climb to the top rope in one of the turnbuckle corners, then leap through the air using the rope as a slingshot, while extending their arms and legs in froglike fashion and landing atop their prone adversary. I saw this move effectively performed by a surprisingly nimble 480-pound Jerry Blackwell at the St. Paul Civic Center in

Blizzard Bantam takes first

the early 1980s. In later years, Eddie Guerrero became well-known for the “Splash,” albeit with more airborne panache than that of the burly Blackwell. Young people who are eyeing a future in wrestling should not attempt this move unless supervised by a trained and certified adult. Are local deer resuming primeval patterns? Sportsmen who are plying the woodlands, creek bottoms and field edges are liking what they see as far as deer movement and feeding patterns are concerned, thanks to the current feeding and baiting ban. Those with a keen eye on the patterns of Wisconsin’s state wildlife animal had noted a distinct change in deer behavior in recent years. It seems that the opportunistic ungulates had grown accustomed to the “easy pickings” provided by baiters and recreational feeders to the point where they had eschewed much of their natural browsing and foraging behaviors. This winter one can see ample evidence of renewed oak ridge and acorn activity as well as browsing in brushy areas and feeding on downed treetops in newly harvested forest plots. This is a good thing, especially during a relatively mild winter such as this. Ageless wonders to again grace hardcourt at Luck alumni event

P O R T S Without a doubt, the Luck Winter Carnival alumni basketball tournament is the envy of former hoop players from Leader Land and beyond. Led by thenhead boys coach Ben Nelson, Frederic once made a valiant attempt affair a few years back. But unfortunately the event fizzled after one year. But meanwhile, in the close-knit community of Luck with its proud basketball tradition, the annual alumni tournament is as strong as ever. In fact, spies working behind the scenes indicate that a couple of well-known Cardinal legends who are also proud sexagenarians (yes, that’s legal) will again be participating in the famous Carnival anchor event. The indefatigable Glenn Johansen is expected to once again lay claim to the tournament’s coveted “oldest player” crown, with 1969 graduate and former Cardinal great Ronnie Petersen, “the master of the skyhook,” close behind in the maturity department. In fact, it is has been rumored that Petersen privately expressed dismay when he heard Johansen would again participate, thinking that in 2013 he could at long last be acknowledged as the tournament’s graybeard. Maybe next year. Incidentally, the marquee event takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Saturday, Feb. 9, and is sponsored by the Luck Booster Club.

LEADER SPORTS SCOREBOARD BOYS BASKETBALL

The Burnett Blizzard hockey team was successful in taking first place at a home hockey tournament held in Grantsburg last weekend. – Photo submitted

The Prediction King went 0 for 2 on the Luck-Grantsburg doubleheader last week, so checked in with a subpar 5-2 record. His season record fell to 76-23 but he maintained his stellar 77-percent success rate. He promised a better performance this week as he deftly filleted a limit of Bone Lake perch in the 13- to 14-inch range Tuesday afternoon.

The Swami THE SWAMI

PREDICTS

This week’s predictions: Boys games Unity 60, Clear Lake 40 – Clear Lake’s down again this year. It’s an easy Eagles win, my dear. St. Croix Falls 58, Webster 29 – The Saints roll along toward a .500 season. A good conference record is the primary reason. Glenwood City 49, Frederic 39 – It’s a rare down season for the tradition-rich

‘Toppers, but they’ll still have enough to be Viking stoppers. Luck 51, Siren 32 – The Cardinals recover from last Friday’s loss and show that they still are the West Lakeland’s boss. Grantsburg 47, Shell Lake 31 – The Pirates are tied at the top of the heap, though this matinee win might induce fans to sleep.

Standings Team Conf. Overall Luck Cardinals 7-1 13-2 Grantsburg Pirates 7-1 11-5 St. Croix Falls Saints 4-2 5-7 Unity Eagles 5-3 11-4 Frederic Vikings 3-4 6-10 Siren Dragons 1-7 4-11 Webster Tigers 0-6 0-14 Scores Friday, January 25 Grantsburg 48, Luck 45 (OT) Unity 58, St. Croix Falls 53 Frederic 38, Siren 35 Monday, January 28 Unity 46, Prairie Farm 43 Luck 63, Turtle Lake 42 Tuesday, January 29 Frederic at Unity (postponed) Grantsburg at Siren (postponed) Upcoming Thursday, January 31 7:30 p.m. Clear Lake at Unity St. Croix Falls at Webster (DH) Friday, February 1 7:30 p.m. Frederic at Glenwood City (DH) Siren at Luck (DH) Saturday, February 2 3 p.m. Spooner at St. Croix Falls 2 p.m. Grantsburg vs. Shell Lake at Target Center 3:30 p.m. Unity at Clayton Monday, February 4 7:30 p.m. Chetek at Luck Siren at Pine City Tuesday, February 5 7:30 p.m. Webster at Unity (DH) Birchwood at Luck (DH) Grantsburg at Cumberland 5:45 p.m. St. Croix Falls at Frederic (DH) Thursday, February 7 7:30 p.m. Luck at Frederic (DH)

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

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

Team Blizzard

Standings

Upcoming

Saturday, February 2 9 a.m. Conference meet at Cameron Saturday, February 9 TBD Division 2 regionals at Amery (LFG, St. Croix Falls) TBD Division 3 regionals at Shell Lake (Unity)

Overall 12-2 10-5 11-4 8-6 7-7 5-11 3-13

GIRLS HOCKEY Overall 11-7-1

Scores Friday, January 25 Blizzard 2, Legacy Christian Academy 1 Tuesday, January 29 Blizzard at Minneapolis Novas (postponed) Upcoming Thursday, January 31 7:30 p.m. Blizzard at Mora Friday, February 1 7 p.m. Blizzard at Spooner Tuesday, February 5 7 p.m. Blizzard at Pine City Thursday, February 7 7 p.m. Blizzard vs. North Branch at Grantsburg

WRESTLING

Standings Conf. 7-0 6-2 5-2 3-4 3-4 1-5 0-6 Scores

Friday, January 25 Luck 55, Grantsburg 43 St. Croix Falls 67, Unity 27 Siren 73, Frederic 44 Tuesday, January 29 Frederic at Unity (postponed) Grantsburg at Siren (postponed) Luck at Bruce ((postponed) Clear Lake at St. Croix Falls (postponed) Upcoming Thursday, January 31 5:45 p.m. St. Croix Falls at Webster (DH) 6:30 p.m. New Auburn at Grantsburg 7:30 p.m. Unity at Prairie Farm Clayton at Frederic Friday, February 1 5:45 p.m. Siren at Luck (DH) 6 p.m. Frederic at Glenwood City (DH) 7:30 p.m. Amery at Unity Saturday, February 2 2:30 p.m. St. Croix Falls at Pine City Monday, February 4 7:30 p.m. Grantsburg at Cumberland Siren at Cameron Tuesday, February 5 5:45 p.m. Webster at Unity (DH) Birchwood at Luck (DH) 7:30 p.m. St. Croix Falls at Frederic (DH) Shell Lake at Grantsburg Thursday, February 7 5:45 p.m. Luck at Frederic (DH)

BOYS HOCKEY

Girls games Grantsburg 61, New Auburn 43 – The Pirates prevail with relative ease. Three straight wins the Swami foresees. St. Croix Falls 55, Webster 26 – The champs continue their march to the crown. They’re the tallest girls team around. Clayton 57, Frederic 40 – The Bears are always tough, it seems. This year they have state tourney dreams. Unity 47, Prairie Farm 43 – A closer struggle than it probably should be, but the victory will go to Unity. Siren 54, Luck 52 – The Dragons avenge last month’s defeat. And on the Cards’ home floor, this victory is sweet.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Team Blizzard

Standings

Overall 11-5

Scores Friday, January 25 Blizzard 6, Eveleth-Gilbert 5 Tuesday, January 29 Blizzard at Superior (postponed) Upcoming Thursday, January 31 7 p.m. Blizzard vs. New Richmond at Grantsburg Saturday, February 2 2 p.m. Blizzard vs. Silver Bay at Grantsburg Tuesday, February 5 7 p.m. Blizzard vs. Hudson at Siren Thursday, February 7 7 p.m. Blizzard at Hayward

GYMNASTICS

Upcoming Saturday, February 2 12:00 p.m. Grantsburg at Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau Saturday, February 9 12:00 p.m. Grantsburg at Ashland

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I N T E R! C O U N T Y L E A D E R

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

DNR monitoring continues in CWD area So far, sampling has produced no new CWD-positive deer by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer SPOONER – The Wisconsin DNR is continuing efforts to monitor chronic wasting disease in the 318-square mile area surrounding Shell Lake, where a adult doe tested CWD positive in early 2012. With cooperation from local citizens, hunters and two car-killed deer pickup contractors, the DNR has been successful in collecting more than 1,000 samples. As of late January, no new positive deer have been found, and that’s a good thing according to CWD biologist Mark Rasmussen. “So far, no more positives, that’s obviously very good news,” Rasmussen said, and added that it’s possible that the disease has been detected at an early stage within the deer population and not yet widespread in the population of the northern deer herd. Concerns from citizens in the Shell Lake area, as well as the cities of Spooner and Sarona, which are included in the 10-mile intensive monitoring area, are varied according to Rasmussen, but he says many people are still very interested in the disease and would like to continue to know more about it. The DNR is continuing to keep an eye on the situation as well as continuing to keep everyone informed as they move forward. They are also thankful for the continued cooperation and support of the community, as they continue to play a big role in monitoring CWD. “We need people to continue to be the eyes and ears. If they see any kind of sicklooking deer, they should definitely make

Summary of deer sampled from the 10-mile intensive monitoring area County Barron Burnett Polk Washburn Totals

Negative 144 179 8 679 1010

Positive

Inconclusive Results

Results Pending

2 1

3 6

1 2

Totals 146 181 8 683 1018

The table above summarizes CWD collection efforts as of Jan. 3 and does not include the initial CWD-positive deer shot during the 2011 gun deer season. The samples collected so far have come from hunter-harvested deer, deer with disease concerns, car-killed deer, agricultural damage permits, and landowner permits issued to willing landowners within a two-mile radius of the initial CWD-positive deer. Inconclusive results are from deer where the lymph node sample was not viable due to decomposition. – from the DNR a contact to your nearest DNR office so we sampling goals. They will continue monican get that dealt with,” Rasmussen said. toring CWD in the months ahead, while The DNR stresses that it is likely that monitoring car-killed deer, and will issue there could still be CWD-positive deer in permits to willing landowners in the imthe vicinity, and that the doe that tested mediate area where CWD was detected. positive for CWD may have also had fawns, and likely came into contact with DNR to issue landowner other deer. Prior to dying, the doe most CWD deer permits likely shed CWD prions, which can infect The Department of Natural Resources is other deer with the disease both directly currently issuing permits to willing and indirectly. landowners within a two-mile radius of Any county within a 10-mile radius of Shell Lake to harvest deer for chronic where a CWD-positive deer is detected is wasting disease testing. These permits are required by state law to enact a baiting transferrable to other hunters who live and feeding ban. It is important for the outside the two-mile monitoring area. public to know, particularly in the fourThe permits are valid from the day of iscounty area where the baiting and feeding suance until March 31, or until a quota of ban is in effect, which includes Washburn, 125 deer are harvested in this area. People Burnett, Polk and Barron counties. interested in harvesting an adult deer of “We’ve had really excellent compliance either sex must also possess a valid 2012 so far. Haven’t had a lot of feeding or bait- Wisconsin archery or gun deer hunting liing violations. That’s a really good thing,” cense. If issued one of these permits, you Rasmussen said. may hunt on any land, public or private The DNR continues to extend gratitude (with permission), open to hunting within to the community and contributors for the two-mile intensive monitoring area. If making CWD-sampling efforts successful. you harvest a deer with one of these perWithout the help from local landowners, mits, the head must be submitted to the hunters, citizens, private businesses and DNR for CWD testing. others, the DNR would not have reached The permits are being issued to ensure

Unity ice-fishing team takes first on Petenwell Flowage

that the DNR receives samples for CWD testing in the area immediately surrounding where the initial CWD-positive deer was found. If you have questions, or are interested in obtaining one of these permits, please contact DNR CWD Biologist Mark Rasmussen at 715-635-4025 or MarkA.Rasmussen@wisconsin.gov. – with information from the DNR

Aerial survey set SPOONER — The DNR will be conducting a fixed-wing aerial survey of deer in the Shell Lake and surrounding area during the month of February. The survey will focus on the area near where a CWD-positive deer was detected in November of 2011. The survey is dependent on having sufficient snow cover to help the deer stand out on the landscape. It will be conducted during daylight hours. The survey will cover an area of 36 square miles, with the transects being flown one-quarter mile apart. A total of 144 linear miles will be surveyed. The flights will be conducted at 200 feet above the ground in areas outside the city limits of Shell Lake, and 500 feet above the ground within the Shell Lake city limits. The results of this survey will help to provide an index on relative abundance of deer within the survey area. Wildlife managers use aerial surveys to assess various wildlife populations including deer, beavers, otters, ducks, eagles, ospreys and trumpeter swans. — from the DNR

Winter backyard birdfeeders at Crex Meadows GRANTSBURG – Hear about the various bird feeder types and what birds are attracted to them. Find out what kind of bird seed and other foods to use in your feeders. Learn where to put them in your yard as well. View the feeders and watch the birds in the backyard of Crex Meadows Wildlife Education and Visitor Center on Saturday, Feb. 2, from 1 to 4 p.m. with a presentation at 2 p.m. Kids will be able to make a bird feeder to take home and see what comes to your own backyard. No registration is necessary. “The Big Year at Crex Meadows will kick off on Thursday, Jan. 31, with a showing of

“The Big Year” movie from 7-9 p.m. at the Crex Meadows Wildlife Education and Visitor Center. The comedy movie features Jack Black, Owen Wilson and Steve Martin. Further details of the Big Year bird challenge, sign up, and the brochure will also be discussed. For more information about this event at Crex Meadows, call 715-463-2739, visit crexmeadows.org, or find them on Facebook. Friends of Crex support this and other programs. You can support these types of programs and be more involved by joining the Friends of Crex. – submitted

Look to the sports section for your school's sports schedules, game recaps, weekly highlights and more! The Unity ice-fishing team took their talents to the Wisconsin State Invitational ice-fishing contest on the Petenwell Flowage near Tomah. More than 100 students fished the tournament that featured 10-person teams, yet the Unity team was able to take first place overall with seven members. They won the tournament with eight large crappies and two walleye. Wisconsin Rapids took second place while New Holstein came in third place. Pictured back row (L to R): Keith Arnett, Colton Sorensen, Alex Lennartson and Eric Kuske. Front row: Mitch Egge, Aaron Koshatka and Evan Lunda. – Photo submitted

Frederic • 715-327-4236 Siren • 715-349-2560 St. Croix Falls 715-483-9008 leadernewsroom@gmail.com

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Extreme Makeover – Rink Edition Grantsburg Hockey Association to begin capital improvement campaign GRANTSBURG - The Grantsburg Hockey Association announced plans this week for the start of a $275,000 capital improvement campaign beginning Feb. 1. The community-oriented, nonprofit organization is taking a cue from a popular television program and dubbing this major fundraising effort Extreme Makeover – Rink Edition. While primarily focused on hockey, the GHA continues its decades long commitment to support community involvement in the Grantsburg and surrounding communities. The association provides family-oriented programs and services, including offering free learn to skate lessons and open skating nights, also sponsored by the village of Grantsburg, making the hockey rink a valuable resource for families to enjoy healthy, positive activities. The facility also enhances the community at large by attracting new residents and drawing thousands of visitors, for tournaments and other events, who strengthen the local economy with patronage at local businesses. “Community support, membership registrations, donations and annual fundraising activities, along with prudent fiscal management, have enabled the GHA to maintain its mission and keep up with basic operating costs without incurring additional debt,” said GHA President Rick Quimby. “Finding funds for major improvements, however, has been a struggle.” Built in 1999 through fundraising and a mortgage, which the GHA is continuing to pay off, the facility is feeling its age and is deteriorating. The GHA has determined that in order to ensure a continued strong future, significant improvements are needed now. The five areas of improvement identified are pouring concrete for new rink boards, a new refrigeration system, a new ceiling, steel walls for the rink and a remodel of the facility’s concession stand. Also included in the GHA’s vision for the future is a plan to transform the rink into more of a civic center with the possibility of hiring an event planner to initiate yearround events at the facility. To launch the 2013 capital improvement campaign, the GHA has decided to bring back one of the group’s original fundraising initiatives, the Buy a Puck campaign. “It worked well so we’re resurrecting it,” said Quimby.

of the past and continuing support for the GHA. The group hopes to have all the improvements completed by the 2015-16 season. NOTE: For more information on joining the Buy a Puck team, contact Ulmaniec via e-mail at dozerline@yahoo.com or by phone at 715-554-1515. - submitted (Jan. 30, Feb. 6, 13) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff vs. JEFFREY BUSHENDORF SAMANTHA BUSHENDORF 2025 10TH AVENUE STAR PRAIRIE, WI 54026 Defendants

The Grantsburg Hockey Association announced plans this week to launch a capital improvement campaign for the Grantsburg hockey rink. Built in 1999, the facility is showing its age with areas deteriorating and needing major repairs. The GHA plans to bring back one of the group’s original fundraising initiatives, the Buy a Puck campaign, where individuals or businesses purchase a puck to help fund the improvements needed. The show of support pucks, sporting the sponsor’s name, will then be placed on the wall at the hockey rink’s main entrance. - Special photos “It’s also a way past donors will be able to up their level, if they want, and still have continued recognition within a new group of donors.” According to Quimby, once an individual or business buys a puck it will be placed on the rink’s main entrance wall for all to see. “With the community’s financial support, the GHA can make the much-needed improvements to our aging facilities, allowing us to continue to offer area youth the opportunities they so deserve, as well as providing the community with an upgraded multipurpose facility,” commented GHA Building Committee Chair Jim Ulmaniec. “We are very thankful for every dollar donated whether it be 20 years ago or this year,” added Quimby

Replacing the Grantsburg hockey rink ceiling is one of five major improvements the Grantsburg Hockey Association has outlined in its new capital improvement campaign.

Built in 1999, the Grantsburg hockey rink is showing its age and is deteriorating. The Grantsburg Hockey Association has launched a capital improvement campaign to address major improvements needed including replacement of the rink boards and construction of steel walls for the facility.

SUMMONS Case No. 13CV23 Foreclosure of Mortgage Hon. MOLLY E. GALEWYRICK THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, To each person named above as a Defendant: You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. Within forty (40) days after January 30, 2013, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is: Clerk of Court POLK COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT 1001 West Main Street Balsam Lake, WI 54810 and to the plaintiff’s attorney, Cummisford, Acevedo & Associates, LLC, 6508 South 27th Street, Suite #6, Oak Creek, Wisconsin 53154. You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not demand a copy of the complaint within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for an award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. Dated this 28th day of January, 2013. Cummisford, Acevedo & Associates, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Mark R. Cummisford, #1034906 6508 South 27th Street Suite #6 Oak Creek, Wisconsin 53154 414-761-1700 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), Cummisford, Acevedo & Associates, LLC is attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. 577077 WNAXLP

(Dec. 26, Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Branch 1 BREMER BANK N.A. 8555 Eagle Point Blvd. P.O. Box 1000 Lake Elmo, MN 55042, Plaintiff, vs. BRUCE C. DAHLBERG 1627 S. White Ash Lane Balsam Lake, WI 54810, and WESTCONSIN CREDIT UNION P.O. Box 160 Menomonie, WI 54751 Defendants Case No. 12 CV 367 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Foreclosure of Mortgage Code: 30404 By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on July 11, 2012, I will sell at public auction at the Polk County Justice Center in the Village of Balsam Lake, in said county, on February 19, 2013, at 10 a.m., all of the following described mortgaged premises, to-wit: Lot 48, Plat of White Ash Park, according to the official plat thereof on file and of record in the Office of Register of Deeds in and for Polk County, Wisconsin, located in Section 11, Township 34 North, Range 16 West. Parcel No.: 004-01158-0000 The above property is located at 1627 S. White Ash Lane, Balsam Lake, WI 54810. TERMS: 1. 10% cash or certified check down payment at time of sale, balance upon confirmation by Court. 2. Sale is subject to all unpaid real estate taxes and special assessments. 3. Purchaser shall pay any Wisconsin real estate transfer fee. 4. Property is being sold on an “as is” basis without warranties or representations of any kind. 5. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining possession of property. Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 17th day of December, 2012. /s/Peter M. Johnson Peter M. Johnson, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin SCHOFIELD, HIGLEY & MAYER, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff Bay View Offices, Suite #100 700 Wolske Bay Road Menomonie, WI 54751 575438 WNAXLP 715-235-3939

POLK COUNTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS Janitor II $12.48/hr. Parks, Buildings & Solid Waste Dept. Part Time - 36 hrs./week Deadline to apply: Feb. 13, 2013 Public Health Nurse $25.86/hr. (DOQ) Public Health Dept. Full Time - 37.5 hrs./week Deadline to apply: Feb. 5, 2013 Deputy Clerk of Court $18.34/hr. Clerk of Court’s Office 2 Full-Time Positions - 37.5 hrs./week Deadline to apply: Feb. 5, 2013 C.N.A. - Golden Age Manor $13.12/hr. + shift differential Part-time Positions Available For .50 for nocs Night Shift (10:30 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.) Deadline To Apply: Open until filled YOU MUST COMPLETE A POLK CO. EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For application, complete position requirements and details, please visit our Web site at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities, or in person at 100 Polk Co. Plaza, #229, Balsam Lake, or Golden Age Manor, 220 Scholl Ct., Amery, or by calling 715-485-9176. Please, no faxed applications. AA/EEOC 577167 24L

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Polk County June E. Zeeveld, 90, Amery, died Jan. 12, 2013. Vivian C. Heinonen, 88, Osceola, died Jan. 17, 2013. Lorraine Glunz, 89, St. Croix Falls, died Jan. 19, 2013.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Village of Frederic will hold a public hearing as required by the CDBG grant process to involve Citizen Participation. Anyone wishing to make a comment on the CDBG grant, which if approved will provide funds for downtown improvements, including sanitary sewer, water, streets and other utilities, are invited to attend the hearing and express their views. The hearing will be held at the Village Hall, 107 Hope Road West, at 6:30 p.m. on February 11, 2013. THIS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM Dave Wondra, Administrator 576748 23-24L WNAXLP

CNA WANTED Home Health Care 2 part-time positions, Luck area. Competitive pay.

NOTICE

715-648-5532 715-222-0150

TOWN OF MILLTOWN

Monthly Board Meeting Monday, Feb. 4, at 7 p.m. Milltown Fire Hall

Virgil Hansen, Clerk

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(Jan. 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff vs. REBECCA A. OLSON, et al. Defendant(s) Case No: 12 CV 287 AMENDED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on July 20, 2012, in the amount of $146,406.38, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: February 26, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: By bidding at the sheriff sale, prospective buyer is consenting to be bound by the following terms: 1.) 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2.) Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. 3.) Plaintiff opens bidding on the property, either in person or via fax and as recited by the sheriff’s department in the event that no opening bid is offered, plaintiff retains the right to request the sale be declared as invalid as the sale is fatally defective. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. DESCRIPTION: Lot 11, Plat of Cherrywood on White Ash Lake, Town of Apple River, Polk County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1792 West White Ash Drive, Balsam Lake, WI 54810. TAX KEY NO.: 004-01048-0000. Dated this 9th day of January, 2013. /s/Sheriff Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Scott D. Nabke Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1037979 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 2426018 576287 WNAXLP

HELP WANTED

Community Bank of Siren has an immediate opening for a bank teller at its Siren office. Twelve to sixteen hours per week with some weekends. The position requires flexible scheduling relative to company needs. Experience is not required. The successful applicant must be personable, prompt, possess fundamental computer skills and basic customer service skills. E-mail resume to Tim Gerber at tfg@sirenbank.com, or mail to or drop off at Community Bank of Siren, 24996 State Rd. 35, P.O. Box 405, Siren, WI 54872. 577100 24L 14a

NOTICE

TOWN OF LORAIN BOARD MEETING Thurs., Feb. 14, 2013, 7:30 p.m. Lorain Town Hall

Agenda: Call meeting to order; verify publication of meeting/ roll call; approve minutes of previous meeting; approve treasurer report; motion to pay bills. Reports: Ambulance, Fire Dept. Roads; comprehensive land use commission; add. agenda items for future meeting; motion to adjourn. 577119 24L 14a Susan E. Hughes, Clerk

HELP WANTED

FOREST FIRE FIGHTERS The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is looking for energetic individuals who would like to assist them in fire suppression work on forest fires. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and in good physical condition. These positions are limited-term employment only. Most of the work will be in April and May and is very weather dependent. The pay rate is $8 - $9/hr. and overtime is at time and a half for any hours over 40 during the workweek. Positions are available at the Grantsburg and Webster Ranger Stations. Successful applicants will be required to pass the firefighting courses S-130/S190 & I-100, which will be offered beginning February 22, 2013, and pass a physical fitness test. 577068 The application deadline is February 11, 2013. 24L 14-15a,d For more information on the positions and to obtain an application, contact Jim Ulmaniec at the Grantsburg Ranger Station, 715-463-2897.

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TOWN OF MILLTOWN Plan Committee Meeting

Mon., Feb. 4, 2013, 6:30 p.m. Milltown Fire Hall Virgil Hansen, Clerk

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Burnett County William M. Puchner, 50, Town of Meenon, died Jan. 6, 2013. Ardus D. Tamlyn, 77, Town of Webb Lake, died Jan. 12, 2013.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE - VILLAGE OF FREDERIC CDBG GRANT CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN HEARING (handicapped accessible)

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Burnett and Polk County deaths

(Jan. 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC as servicer for U.S. Bank National Association, as Successor Trustee, to Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee, for Ownit Mortgage Loan Trust, Ownit Mortgage Loan Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2006-6 Plaintiff vs. JAN M. GUSEK, et al. Defendant(s) Case No: 12 CV 202 AMENDED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on May 30, 2012, in the amount of $124,969.39, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: February 26, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: By bidding at the sheriff sale, prospective buyer is consenting to be bound by the following terms: 1.) 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2.) Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. 3.) Plaintiff opens bidding on the property, either in person or via fax and as recited by the sheriff department in the event that no opening bid is offered, plaintiff retains the right to request the sale be declared as invalid as the sale is fatally defective. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Parcel 1: Lots 13 and 14, Block 46, Original Plat of the City of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin. Parcel 2: Lot 30, Block 53, First Addition to the City of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin. Together with that portion of vacated Massachusetts Street lying between Lot 30, Block 53, First Addition to the City of St. Croix Falls, and Lot 13 Block 46 Original Plat of the City of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin, as per Resolution No. 01-22 recorded October 15, 2001, in Volume 892 on Page 763 as Document No. 620825. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 344 North Adams Street, Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024. TAX KEY NO.: 281-00767-0000 & 281-00094-0000. Dated this 8th day of January, 2013. /s/Sheriff Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Alyssa A. Johnson Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1086085 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 2423758 576425 WNAXLP

(Jan. 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY CENTRAL BANK, 2104 Hastings Avenue Newport, MN 55055, Plaintiff, vs. Luke J. Duncan 1904 220th Avenue Centuria, WI 54824, Hennepin Faculty Associates 914 S. 8th St., 600 HFA Building Minneapolis, MN 55404 Defendants. Case No. 11-CV-733 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $10,000 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on August 20, 2012, in the amount of $136,675.99, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: March 12, 2013, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or certified funds at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of the confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. 3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center, Front Lobby, located at 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. DESCRIPTION: The East Three Hundred Ninety (390) Feet of the North Three Hundred Twenty-Five (325) Feet of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4 NE 1/4) of Section Fourteen (14), Township Thirty-Five (35) North, Range Eighteen (18) West, Polk County, Wisconsin. TAX KEY NO.: 020-00322-0000. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1904 220th Avenue, Centuria, WI 54824. Peter Johnson Sheriff of Polk County, WI PAIEMENT LAW OFFICE, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 221 East Myrtle Street Stillwater, MN 55082 651-967-5050 Paiement Law Office, LLC, is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I hereby certify that on January 3, 2013, I served an exact copy of the within document on the following named persons at their last known address by mail pursuant to Sec. 801.14(2), Wis. Stats. PAIEMENT LAW OFFICE LLC Sonya Stylos Persons Served: Luke J. Duncan, 1904 220th Avenue, Centuria, WI 54824 and his attorney, Kate Murtaugh, Gionis Law Office, P.O. Box 636, 109 Washington N., Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024, and Hennepin Faculty Associates, 914 S. 8th St., JFA Building, Minneapolis, MN 576519 WNAXLP 55404.

(Jan. 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar. 6) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Bremer Bank, National Association 8555 Eagle Point Boulevard Lake Elmo, Minnesota 55042 Plaintiff, vs. Marvin E. Benson Jr. N3146 Nymph Road Lake Geneva, Wisconsin 53147 Alison Benson 961 Woodbridge Drive Cary, Illinois 60013 Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 12-CV-629 Case Code: 30404 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on December 13, 2012, and filed on December 14, 2012, in the amount of $38,515.13, the Polk County Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: March 19, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of the courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of the courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten (10) days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold “as is” and subject to all liens and encumbrances. PLACE: Entrance of Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main Street, in the City of Balsam Lake, Wis. 54810. DESCRIPTION: Lot 6 of Certified Survey Map No. 4847 record-ed in Vol. 21 of Certified Survey Maps, page 174 as Doc. No. 698860, being located in part of the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 20, Township 34, Range 15 West Town of Beaver, Polk County, Wisconsin, (being a part of Lot 5 of CSM No. 4407 recorded in Volume 19 of CSMs, page 188), all recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Polk County, Wisconsin. Together with and subject to the terms and conditions of the “Shared Driveway Access Easement” as set forth and shown on said CSM No. 4847. PROPERTY ADDRESS: XXX 140th Avenue, Turtle Lake, WI 54889. TAX PARCEL NO: 008-005550560. Dated: January 16, 2013. Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County, Document drafted by: Messerli & Kramer P.A. Attorneys for Plaintiff 100 South Fifth Street 1400 Fifth Street Towers Minneapolis, MN 55402 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. 576974 WNAXLP

INVITATION FOR BIDS ON TIMBER STUMPAGE POLK COUNTY FOREST Sealed bids will be accepted by the Polk County Property, Forestry and Recreational committee for time stumpage on the Polk County Forest. This bid offering includes eleven (11) tracts with a combined acreage of 632 acres and the following estimated volumes: 4,150 cords JACK PINE 3,331 cords OAK 1,580 cords ASPEN 300 cords MIXED HARDWOOD 220 cords RED PINE Specific information may be obtained by writing to the Polk County Forest Administrator at: 100 Polk County Plaza Suite 490, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, calling 715-485-9265 or visiting: www.co.polk.wi.us/forestrylanduse/timbersales.asp The bids will be opened at 12:00 p.m., February 4, 2013, in the County Boardroom on the 1st floor at the Polk County Government Center, Balsam Lake, WI. 576524 12-13a,d 23-24L

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Notices (Jan. 23, 30, Feb. 6) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff vs. JANET M. DONNELLY, et al. Defendants Case No. 12 CV 404 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on August 15, 2012, in the amount of $119,865.87, the Polk County Sheriff will sell the premises described below at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: February 19, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens, encumbrances and payment of applicable transfer taxes. PLACE: In the Lobby of the Polk County Justice Center, located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, 54810. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, Section 36, Township 35 North, Range 16 West, described as follows: Beginning at a point 50 feet due West of the Northeast corner of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4; thence South at right angles 13.65 chains; thence West at right angles 6.15 chains; thence North at right angles 3.65 chains; thence West at right angles 1.85 chains; thence North at right angles 10 chains; thence East 8 chains to the point of beginning. Said land being in the Town of Georgetown, County of Polk and State of Wisconsin. ADDRESS: 624 190th Avenue, Balsam Lake, WI 54810. TAX KEY NO: 026-01396-0000. Dated this 7th day of January, 2013. Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Cummisford, Acevedo & Associates, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Mark R. Cummisford, State Bar # 1034906 6508 South 27th Street Suite #6 Oak Creek, WI 53154 414-761-1700 Cummisford, Acevedo & Associates, LLC, is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 576522 WNAXLP

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE

Part-time position available with Burnett County in N.W. Wisconsin. www.burnettcounty.com for further details or 715-349-2181. Application dead577085 24-25L 14a,b,c line Feb. 8, 2013. EOE.

(Jan. 16, 23, 30) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Central Bank, a Minnesota banking corporation, 304 Cascade Street Osceola, Wisconsin 54020, Plaintiff, vs. Shanon F. Nelson 772 260th Avenue Frederic, Wisconsin 54837, Marcus J. Nelson 2368 215th Avenue St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin 54024, John Doe, Mary Roe, and XYZ corporation Defendants. Case Type: 30404 Case No. 12CV519 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of that certain Amended Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, Order for Judgment, and Judgment entered and filed in the above-entitled action on December 21, 2012, the Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell the following described real property at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: February 14, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: 10% of successful bid must be paid to Sheriff at sale in certified funds, with the balance due and owing on the date of confirmation of the sale by the Court. PLACE: Lobby of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot Two (2), Certified Survey Map No. 2502, recorded in Volume 11 of Certified Survey Maps on Page 210 as Document No. 570518, located in the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE 1/4 of NW 1/4), Section Twenty-four (24), Township Thirty-five (35) North, Range Nineteen (19) West, Polk County, Wisconsin. Together with perpetual access easement over the existing driveway and over the East 15 feet of Lot 1, Certified Survey Map No. 2502, as shown in Document Number 642928, in Volume 916 Records, page 751. (FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: Plaintiff believes that the property address is 2456A 210th Avenue, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin). Dated this 8th day of January, 2013. Peter Johnson Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY: ANASTASI JELLUM, P.A. 14985 60th Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 (651) 439-2951 Garth G. Gavenda/#16345 576441 WNAXLP

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(Jan. 30, Feb. 6, 13) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff vs. RYAN D. NELSON, et al. Defendant(s) Case No: 12 CV 254 AMENDED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on July 3, 2012, in the amount of $118,703.85, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: February 28, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: By bidding at the sheriff sale, prospective buyer is consenting to be bound by the following terms: 1.) 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2.) Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. 3.) Plaintiff opens bidding on the property, either in person or via fax and as recited by the sheriff department in the event that no opening bid is offered, plaintiff retains the right to request the sale be declared as invalid as the sale is fatally defective. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. DESCRIPTION: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 3533, Volume 16, Page 46, as Document No. 622915, being a part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 14, Township 32 North, Range 16 West, Town of Black Brook, Polk County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 777 A 30th Avenue, Clear Lake, WI 54005. TAX KEY NO.: 010-00357-0100. Dated this 23rd day of January, 2013. /s/Sheriff Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Scott D. Nabke Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1037979 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 2464031 576875 WNAXLP

Glen W. Albee, 53, Shell Lake, crop damage fraud, $996.75. Ruby T. Johnson, 46, St. Croix Falls, OWI, $1,119.00, fiveday jail sentence, Huber release granted, license revoked one year concurrent to prior suspension, ignition interlock one year when applying for license, alcohol assessment. Jody L. Kempe, 38, Blaine, Minn., speeding, $200.50. (Jan. 30, Feb. 6, 13) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY ROYAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, vs. LORRAINE H. DILLEY, DENNIS D. DILLEY, Defendants. Case No. 12CV536 Case Code: 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of a judgment of foreclosure and sale rendered in the above-entitled action on January 17, 2013, nunc pro tunc to January 4, 2013, in the amount of $116,800.33, the undersigned Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell at public auction at the front entrance of the Polk County Courthouse in the City of Balsam Lake, in said County, on the 7th day of March, 2013, at 10:00 a.m., the real estate and mortgaged premises directed by the judgment to be sold, therein described as follows: Lot One hundred twelve (112) of the Assessor’s Plat, Village of Clear Lake, formerly known as that part of Outlot One hundred three (103), Government Lot Eight (8), Section Nineteen (19), Township Thirty-two (32) North, Range Fifteen (15) West, lying Westerly of a line 75 feet Westerly of and parallel to and radially from the center line of U.S. Highway 63 as laid out and traveled on January 1, 1978, Polk County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 120 9th Street, Clear Lake, Wisconsin. TERMS OF SALE: Cash. DOWN PAYMENT: A deposit of 10% of sale price to be deposited in cash or by certified check with the Sheriff at the time of sale; balance to be paid by cash or certified check upon confirmation of sale. Dated this 25th day of January, 2013. /s/Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Attorney Christine A. Gimber WELD, RILEY, PRENN & RICCI, S.C. 3624 Oakwood Hills Parkway P.O. Box 1030 Eau Claire, WI 54702-1030 715-839-7786 Attorneys for Plaintiff This is an attempt to collect a debt. A ny information obtained will be used for that purpose. 576894 WNAXLP

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Mahriyah R. McKenzie, 20, Danbury, operate without proof of insurance, $10.00. Anthony D. Shostak, 75, Woodbury, Minn., speeding, $175.30. Cody R. Snyder, 24, Eau Claire, operate while revoked, five-day jail sentence, $243.00. Kollene M. Spencer, 38, Taylors Falls, Minn., issue worthless check, $330.50. Kari J. Steen, 41, Cambridge, Minn., issue worthless check, $243.00.

(Jan. 23, 30, Feb. 6) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Bremer Bank, National Association, a national banking association, 8555 Eagle Point Boulevard P.O. Box 1000 Lake Elmo, Minnesota 55042, Plaintiff, vs. Pamela K. Johnson 365 240th Street Osceola, Wisconsin 54020, John H. Johnson 365 240th Street Osceola, Wisconsin 54020, Defendants. Case Type: 30301 Case No. 12CV754 PUBLICATION SUMMONS THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO PAMELA K. JOHNSON AND JOHN H. JOHNSON: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Plaintiff, Bremer Bank, National Association, a national banking association, has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. WITHIN forty (40) days after January 23, 2013, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the Complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the Polk County Clerk of Court, Polk County Justice Center, whose address is 1005 West Main Street, Suite 300, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin 54810, and to Plaintiff’s attorneys, Anastasi Jellum, P.A., whose address is 14985 60th Street North, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082. You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not demand a copy of the Complaint within forty (40) days, the Court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or may in the future, and may also be enforced or garnishment or seizure of property. Dated: January 8, 2013. ANASTASI JELLUM, P.A. Garth G. Gavenda, #1079588 Joshua D. Christensen, #1089857 14985 60th Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 Telephone: (651) 439-2951 Attorneys for Plaintiff #16572 576521 WNAXLP

Jeffrey L. Young, 51, Peshtigo, OWI, $268.00, threeyear prison sentence concurrent to sentence now serving, eligible for earned release program, oneyear extended supervision, chemical dependance evaluation, treatment based on evaluation, license revoked three years concurrent to prior suspension.

(Jan. 23, 30, Feb. 6) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Bank of America, N.A. Plaintiff vs. JENNIFER L. VELASKI, et al. Defendant(s) Case No: 12 CV 200 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on August 3, 2012, in the amount of $170,645.03, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: February 19, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: By bidding at the sheriff sale, prospective buyer is consenting to be bound by the following terms: 1.) 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2.) Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. 3.) Plaintiff opens bidding on the property, either in person or via fax and as recited by the sheriff department in the event that no opening bid is offered, plaintiff retains the right to request the sale be declared as invalid as the sale is fatally defective. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: The Easterly 100 Feet of Outlot 143 of Outlot Plat of the Village of Osceola, Polk County, Wis. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 609 Cascade Street, Osceola, WI 54020. TAX KEY NO.: 165-00557-0000. Dated this 17th day of December, 2012. /s/Sheriff Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Scott D. Nabke Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1037979 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 2381052 576520 WNAXLP

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Fire and Ice Plunge born of a hot July parade

Balsam’s ice plunge expands

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – Last February’s Royal Flush Plunge on Balsam Lake was a surprise hit event of the winter. The fundraiser was part of the village’s Winterfest activities and raised money for both the March of Dimes and for the village’s fire department, ironically, to purchase cold-water rescue suits. The idea for the plunge originated on a lark by father - daughter duo of Keith and Kaina Zygowicz. “(in Jan. 2011) Kaina and I were watching TV when an ad for a plunge came on. We both said we should go do one sometime,” Keith recalled. “We talked about it and figured there was no way to pull it off that winter. Dropped it for the time being.” The idea resurfaced the next July after Kaina was crowned Miss Balsam Lake. “The first very warm parade I commented that ‘I wish we could do a plunge today,’” Keith recalled. “She said we should set it up. So I e-mailed John (Volgren, a local insurance firm owner) and he said he was in!” From there, the idea of a cold-water plunge gathered speed, like a snowball rolled across the yard into a smug and towering Frosty, the Royal Flush Plunge paying homage to Kaina’s royalty title was off and diving. “Kaina wanted to give back to the community, as we are involved with the fire department on other events,” he said, so they decided to make one of the goals to raise money for rescue equipment. “We knew Balsam Lake Fire had one newer cold-water rescue suit and one older floatation suit. She asked how much they are, $700 up to $1,000 each, so she said let’s raise money for a suit for the fire department!’” And so it began. With a handful of sponsors, including underwriting from Volgren and Farmer’s Insurance, the event took place on a mild and sunny Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, where a

Plunge founders Keith (left) and Kaina Zygowicz (middle) teamed up with sponsor John Volgren (right) to kick off last year’s plunge event, which returns as the Fire and Ice Plunge this Saturday on - and in - a frozen Balsam Lake. – File photo by Greg Marsten total of 61 jumpers - many in strange, comedic-themed costumes - braved the freezing waters of Balsam Lake to raise money for the fire department and the March of Dimes. Teams of jumpers assembled with cheering fans and family members, while divers from Aqua-Trek Divers cut the hole and assisted with technical details.

With only pride and a T-shirt assured for jumpers, the plunge raised over $4,000 in cash, enough for two cold-water suits and gear, far beyond what the Zygowicz originators had hoped for. “The Balsam Lake Fire Department was able to purchase two cold-water rescue suits, two rope bags and over 500 feet of rescue ropes, all to be used in emergency

situations,” Keith said proudly. While jumpers were only assured a Tshirt and a warm place to change clothes, plungers raised plenty of cash, including Annette Skog who single-handedly raised $665 to win a 32-inch TV. The two other top fundraisers earned cash prizes. The bizarre celebration of everything cold and just barely above freezing returns for this weekend’s Winter Fest with a new name and added attractions for viewers and participants. “We have made changes to the layout. We didn’t realize so many people would come watch the plunge (last winter),” Keith said, noting they will again have heated trailers for the plungers to get warm and change out of wet clothes. “It will be no more than 20 yards away from the hole!” He added that each plunger will also receive an embroidered towel, for drying, with prizes again for top cash raisers. “We will have bleachers set up on the west side of the plunge area for spectators,” Keith noted that, unlike last year’s crowded plunge hole, this time they will have a fenced area for plungers and workers only. “We can’t have too many people that close to an 18-by-20-foot hole in the lake!” He said they will also coordinate the hole location to best use natural viewing spots, such as the village beach and sloping hillside, for better viewing. “We also plan on having fire rings with campfires going, to allow people to warm their fingers before heading out to the ice drags or other on-ice games that are going on,” Keith said. Hence the “fire” part of the new name ... they seem to have the “ice” part pretty well covered. ••• The Fire and Ice Plunge is this Saturday, Feb. 2. It begins at 11 a.m. and runs until at least 1 p.m., near the public beach on the south end of Balsam Lake. Proceeds will be split again between the March of Dimes and the Balsam Lake Fire Department. There are several activities and events occurring that day on the ice of Balsam Lake, including truck drag races, games, food and beverages.

Chris Peterson to present “Introduction to Love and Logic” in Siren by Sherill Summer Leader staff writer SIREN - Chris Peterson will present an “Introduction of Love and Logic” at the Siren School on Wednesday night, Feb. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. All parents, teachers, coaches and mentors are encouraged to attend this free event. The Love and Logic approach has been around since 1977. It places a heavy emphasis on respect and dignity for a child. It also puts parents and teachers back in control while teaching children to be responsible and to prepare them to live in the real world with its many choices and consequences. As important as all this is, Peterson promises that the presentation at Siren will be full of laughter, but at the same time, all who attend will learn easy-to-use techniques that will produce immediate results because the techniques are simple, practical and easy to learn. The Chris Peterson who is presenting in Siren is the same one who graduated from Frederic in 1994. Since graduating from high school, he has earned a bachelor’s degree in health and physical education and a master’s degree in physical education with an adventure emphasis. He moved to the West Coast in 1999 and taught a diverse population of student’s there. He says it was then when he realized the lifetime impact that can be had with students; an impact that is a two-way street. Currently he lives in Onalaska near La Crosse. He has stepped away from a regular teaching job to pursue an administrative license and spend time at home raising his daughters. He also leads workshops for students and educators on antibullying, refusal skills, classroom management and discipline. He enjoys working with students and teachers and hopes to start reaching more parents. For this reason, he started presenting the Love and Logic approach about five years ago. Peterson is excited to return to the area he grew up in. When asked to reminisce on some of the influences that have made

terson could tell that she loved what she did. Peterson also mentions the special relationship he had with his grandmother who still lives in Lewis and his grandfather. With his grandparents, he remembers fishing, gardening, quilting, fixing lawn mowers, picking apples and berries.

“So much of my day is filled with things I’ve learned from that lady!” Peterson will present at Siren School on Wednesday, Feb. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. There is no cost to attend. For more information, contact the Siren School at 715-349-7392 or Chris Peterson at coolrefuser.com.

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Chris Peterson is a 1994 Frederic graduate and educator who will present an “Introduction to Love and Logic” at the Siren School on Wednesday, Feb. 6. – Photo submitted him the husband, father and educator he is today, he mentioned his physical education teacher, football and track coach, Joel Wells, who taught Peterson to always do the right thing, work hard and stay on the path leading toward success. Choir and show choir instructor Greg Heine taught Peterson to live with a compassionate heart and strive to make a positive impact on others. Peterson thinks he was fortunate to live in a small town. Here you can do things that kids from larger schools can’t, such as be the captain of the football team on Friday, sing a solo in a school concert on Saturday, be a part of as many committees as you wish and feel that you make a difference in the school. Peterson also gives credit to his family for making him what he is today. His own mother was a teacher in Siren. His Aunt Karen was his third-grade teacher, and Pe-

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Valley Dance Series kickoff

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Lamar Community Center begins winter family events by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer TOWN OF LUCK – The Lamar Community Center series meant to overcome winter’s chill with dance, music and fun, kicked off on Saturday, Jan. 19, with the music of Brian Wicklund and Bob Walser. The event was held at the West Denmark Parish Hall, west of Luck. Funds raised are being used toward the rehabilitation of the Lamar Community Center, near St. Croix Falls.

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Winter Carnival festivities include crowning of new queen

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer LUCK – The 54th-annual Luck Winter Carnival takes place Friday-Sunday, Feb. 8 - 10, beginning with the Luck Queen Pageant and Coronation, starting at 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 8, at the Luck School auditorium. Five young ladies are vying for the title of Miss Luck at next week’s Luck Winter Carnival. Those candidate profiles are shown here, with the culmination of the events set for the crowning that night in the auditorium. Kalley Jean Lunsmann Kalley is the daughter of Pat and Debbie Lunsmann, sponsored by New York Life and Nails by Cathi. She is active in FCCLA, choir, band, honor band, jazz band, solo and ensemble, school and club volleyball and track. Lunsmann is involved in her church youth group, teaching vacation Bible school, mission work and volunteering at Ruby’s Pantry. Her special honors include student of the week and CIA. Lunsmann enjoys singing, shopping, playing volleyball and hockey, hunting, fishing, going to the races, camping, baby-sitting and spending time with her friends and family. After graduation, Lunsmann plans to attend the University of Minnesota to major in genetics. Angela Margaret Gore Angela is the daughter of Robert and Georgeann Gore, sponsored by Flying Pie Pizza and Jensen Furniture. She is active in FCCLA, volleyball, forensics, basketball, softball, art club, band, choir, solo and ensemble, Kinship, school plays, prom and homecoming activities. She is also involved in Girl Scouts, afterschool all-stars, marching band, Dig Pink and the annual Lakeland get-together. Her special honors include rookie of the year, all-conference in volleyball, an athletic letter and going to state for the first time in Luck School history. Gore enjoys making blankets, arts and crafts, basketball, volleyball, softball, cooking, cleaning, painting nails and spending time with friends and family. After graduation, Gore plans to attend college to earn a degree in teaching.

The candidates for the 2013 Miss Luck title (L to R) are: Angela Gore, Kalley Lunsmann, Emily Warren, Reilly Giller and Victotoria Wood. - Photo by Greg Marsten

Emily Rose Warren Emily is the daughter of Scott and Harmony Warren, sponsored by Stop-A-Sec and Cardinal Accounting. She is active in choir, FCCLA, school plays, softball, homecoming activities, and was sophomore homecoming royalty in 2012. Warren has been involved in Girl Scouts, Lucky Days, the annual Milltown taco fundraiser, the annual ambulance pig roast and has volunteered at the Centuria Ballpark concessions. Her spe-

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cial honors include an academic letter, CIA gold card and being invited to the National Honor Society. Warren enjoys painting, drawing, photography, maintaining good grades and spending time with her friends and family. After graduation, Warren plans to attend college for photography and business. Reilly Grace Giller Reilly is the daughter of Gary and Terri Giller, and is sponsored by Bella Salon and The Bottle Shop. She is active in FCCLA, forensics, basketball, school and club volleyball, softball, choir and band. Giller is involved in helping with her church’s Sunday school, helping with summer school, mission trips and cleaning the golf course. Her special honors include honor choir, state solo and ensemble, an academic and athletic letter, state forensics, student of the week and CIA gold card. She enjoys reading, club volleyball, singing and spending

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time with her friends and family, especially her nephew. After graduation Giller plans to go to college and have a rockin’ job. Victoria Kate Wood Victoria is the daughter of Christy Hovey, sponsored by the Bon Ton Tavern and Jennifer Hetfeld with Edina Realty. She is active in FCCLA, CIA, art club, Kinship, forensics and helps at the school concession stand at sporting events. Wood is involved in helping at Ruby’s Pantry and volunteering at the Luck nursing home. Her special honors include a CIA card and qualifying for National Honor Society. She enjoys hunting, shopping, attending school sports, reading and spending time with her friends and family. After graduation, Wood plans to attend college in Madison and become a nurse.

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35th-annual Lions and Masons fishing contest

Danbury Fish winners

Ricky Garbow, largest northern, 10 lbs., 3/8 oz. - $100 Steve Nicol, largest bass, 4 lbs., 1 oz. - $100 Jared Tunheim, largest crappie, 12-7/8 oz. - $50 Cal Koecher, largest sunfish, 73/4 oz. - $25 Taylor Roberts, smallest sunfish, 1/2 oz. - $25

12 and under

Ethan Waskul and Jae Curtis, smallest fish, $25

Raffle winners

Doug Turnbull is shown with a nice crappie he caught the night before the fishing contest. He was hoping to snag its big brother during the contest. Turnbull is a full-time summer resident on Burlingame, but comes up frequently in the winter too. He has been fishing in this contest since 1985. Now his kids and grandkids join in the fun.

Roger Leef - $500 bond Jody Bricken - $300 bond Shelley Moen - $200 bond Journey Becker - $100 bond John Vandergon – Ice auger Carol Biron – High Roller suite Dan Johnson – Red Wing boots Aaron Sears – One-man fish house

The Burlingame ice-fishing contest held Saturday, Jan. 26, was a joint venture between the Frederic area Masons and the Danbury Lions club. Shown (L to R) are some of the Lions and Masons that put the event on: Lowell McFetridge, Craig Swanson, Tom Aver, Pete Johnson and Klaus Nieder.

Fishbowl Bar’s crew posed for a picture at the Burlingame ice-fishing contest.

The Log Cabin crew moved their operation to the Lions food trailer for the Burlingame ice-fishing contest held Saturday, Jan. 26. Shown (L to R ) in the back row are Judy Brickle, Micky Freymiller and Kelly Martin. Kristin Jackson is in front. Photos by Sherill Summer

Dustin Gramer, Valerie Belland and Zach Schaaf (L to R), from Danbury, are veterans of this contest. They fished in this contest when they were kids.

Photos by Sherill Summer Ricky Garbow with his winning 10-pound, 3/8-ounce northern. Gabby Engstrand joins him for the photo.

The DSI crew at the ice-fishing contest on Burlingame Lake near Danbury. Shown are back row (L to R): Steven DeMarre, Cindy Mattson, David Hakseth and Dean Birch. Front row (L to R): Doris Birch and Chong Ae Jones.

, o Fourteen-year-old Devon Collings, of St. Paul, Minn., was a little cold as he fished, but he was still having fun.

Education head requests aid for rural schools by Steve Roisum Wisconsin Public Radio MADISON - The head of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is requesting increased funding for rural schools in the next state budget. But one superintendent says while an increase in funding would be great, it ignores the biggest challenge in keeping rural schools open. State Superintendent Tony Evers says rural schools have some unique challenges: bus rides are longer, technology often needs updating, and operation budgets are tighter. Evers is proposing allocating $33.5 million in the state’s next budget to help rural schools. That amount is nearly 20 percent more than the current allocation. Evers says the schools have done their part. “I think our rural schools have done a great job finding efficiencies all across the board, and I think it’s time the state steps up and makes sure they don’t perish.” The help would be welcomed, but one superintendent says the state needs to find a better way to fund schools. Craig Semingson is the superintendent for the Eleva-Strum School District in West Central Wisconsin. He says it’s hard for rural school districts to thrive if they’re relying on local property taxes alone. “If so many schools have to go to referendum to pay the bills, that’s just indication that there is a problem with the funding system ... the increases in transportation costs or aid will certainly help. It doesn’t solve the bigger picture problem.” Ever’s request for an increase in rural school aid must survive review by the Department of Administration and the governor’s office. The governor will unveil his proposed budget on Feb. 20. Lawmakers will vote on the budget after that.

Clients being accepted for day respite program BURNETT COUNTY - Burnett County Adult Day Care is currently accepting clients for their Day Respite Program. Northwoods Respite is a dual purpose adult day care program that benefits the elderly person with memory loss, while providing a break for their caregiver. Any older person, living at home or with a loved one, who has memory loss or confusion due to Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia is appropriate for this program. Respite is offered two days a week from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Activities, lunch and snacks are provided. The benefits of using Northwoods Respite allows the caregiver to keep a balance between caregiving and having time for themselves. It also provides their loved one with physical, mental and social stimulation with others who have memory loss. Northwoods Respite is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. Program cost is based on the participants income. For more information about Northwoods Respite, please call 715-349-5250. - submitted

Candlelight Night at the Park ST. CROIX FALLS – Mark your calendars for Candlelight Night at the Park on Saturday, Feb. 9, from 6-9 p.m. Experience a winter evening by candlelight as hundreds of candles are lit to guide skiers, snowshoers and hikers on separate trails. Ski on the Skyline Cross-Country Ski Trail, snowshoe on the Ojibwa and Homestead Snowshoe Trails (snowshoes are available for use free of charge for ages 6 and up), or walk beside the St. Croix River. There will be warming fires at the trailheads, and food and refreshments available indoors at the Ice Age Center. This is an event you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendar today and plan to attend Candlelight Night at the Park on Saturday, Feb. 9. Interstate Park is located in St. Croix Falls, on Hwy. 35 just a half-mile south of Hwy. 8. The event is free of charge, but a Wisconsin state park sticker is required to enter the park. Annual passes for 2013 are $25 for Wisconsin residents or $35 for nonresidents. Daily passes are $7 for residents or $10 for nonresidents. For more information about the event call 715-483-3747. - submitted

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Daniel tells me it’s cold up north. The temperature dipped below zero; then it got really cold. I don’t miss the cold. Here in the Southwest it’s Carrie Classon been chilly. I wore gloves. I left my moped at home and drove my truck to school for a few days. I put on a jacket. But it wasn’t really cold. A delicate dusting of snow fell one day and everyone was delighted. It wasn’t enough to shovel; it looked like campus had been decorated for a movie shoot. My former sister-in-law and her husband came to visit. Since she was a sister-in-law by marriage — and I’m not married anymore — she has decided that she’s my sister, which is just fine with me. Her son is working on the North Slope in Alaska. She said he had heaters in his boots. “In his boots?” I asked, thinking perhaps I had misheard. “Yup, in his boots. He has a control panel on his belt and he can turn the heat from one to three. One is good for 20 below. Two is good to 40 below. Three will only stay on for five minutes at a time, otherwise you might start your socks on fire.” I thought about that for a minute. That is cold. Apparently there is a whole industry I didn’t know about. There are electric heaters in boots and jackets and gloves. “You can get electric underwear!” my former brother-in-law exclaimed. (He’s prone to exaggeration, and I thought he might be making that up, but I checked it out and he’s right.) I don’t miss the cold. I don’t even want to think about combustible socks or electric underwear. I don’t think that cold builds character, or courage, or community. I like warm temperatures. I went hiking in shirtsleeves with my newest sister. The sun was

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Annual chili cook-off and silent auction set

ST. CROIX FALLS – The St. Croix District Scholarship Foundation will be hosting their annual chili cook-off and silent auction on Tuesday, Feb. 12. This event will be held at the high school from 5–7:30 p.m. in conjunction with the boys and girls basketball games against the Luck Cardinals. The proceeds from this event help fund the scholarship fund, and it is the goal of the committee to award a scholarship to every graduating senior that applies. The first-, second- and third-place winners of the chili cook-off contest will be given the opportunity to select

a scholarship to present at the annual awards night in May. If anyone would like to submit an entry to the contest, please contact Wanda Brown at 715-483-9469 by Friday, Feb. 1, in order to secure a spot on the ballot. Those entrants that have already committed to the contest do not need to contact anyone. Please join them on Tuesday, Feb. 12, and support, not only the scholarship committee, but also the boys and girls basketball teams. Enjoy several different chili recipes, vote for your favorite and check out the many silent auction items. - submitted

Luck continuing education scholarship fundraiser, Friday, Feb. 1 LUCK - Luck School will be bustling on Friday evening, Feb. 1, as doubleheader games in both gyms play out with Siren basketball teams, a fundraiser meal and a raffle. The annual fundraiser combines both a lasagna meal in the cafeteria and a raffle drawing during halftime of the varsity boys game. The meal will be served in the cafeteria from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at a cost of $5 per person, and $3 for children ages 10 and younger. Community support by Larsen Auto Centers sponsors the meal. The Luck Class of 2013, their parents and the community ed advisory council are involved in raffle ticket sales and helping at the meal. This year’s raffle prizes, donated by supporters, showcase the variety of talent in the community. Items include a Christmas Valley quilt, custom doghouse by Herschel Brown, Trollhaugen ski lift and snow tubing passes, original Wilma Gray necklace and matching ear-

ways. What was normally a four- or five-hour trip became something substantially longer. The change in seasons can be esDuring the traverse of the state pecially difficult to those who have we encountered most kinds of lived in southern climates but it winter driving conditions. The presents a challenge even to those John W. Ingalls, MD only thing I didn’t experience of us who have been born under was blinding sunlight reflecting the shadow of the northern lights across the frozen landscape, but nearly everything else and continue to live here. The oppressive heat of July was there. and August quickly wanes into frosty autumn mornLeaving southeastern Wisconsin on a Sunday afterings. We do our best to adjust our clothes and attinoon we were quickly greeted with some winter wind tudes as daylight struggles to appear before morning upon which was carried rain, then freezing rain, then coffee and seems to disappear before the end of the snow, then ice, then rain again and finally continuous workday. Winter becomes the most frustrating. Cold snow. It wasn’t a problem for us but it was for the weather may limit our outdoor activities somewhat other 46 million Sunday drivers in our way. but it is the snow and ice on the roads that demand Cruising along on a snowy, icy interstate is a threat the most adjustment. to your mental health. When the roads became treachI have lived my entire life in the Upper Midwest except for three years in the Army serving my country in erous I found myself clutching the steering wheel with sweaty palms as my beloved passengers snored away a foreign country known as Colorado and also a year living on the Iron Range in northern Minnesota. Never their time, comfortable and oblivious to their peril. I slowed to a snail’s pace in the slushy, icy ruts of the inhave I had an entire year without ice and snow on the terstate highway as semi-trucks, gargantuan SUVs and roads. I grew up with it, I live and play in it and I besnappy red sports cars dashed about with reckless lieve I can drive in it. abandon. More than once I found myself glaring into Returning from a visit to southern Wisconsin I was the rearview mirror at headlights hugging me closer frustrated by my experience on the highways and bythan a prom date. “Idiots,” I muttered under my

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shining in the mountains. A little snow remained, but the air was warm and the sun was hot. It was nice, in January, to feel a pleasant breeze on my face. But I remember earlier this month, while home for the holidays, skiing in the forest frosted with heavy snow, watching ice crystals blow off the trees, catch the late afternoon light, and make a golden haze that drifted to the blue-white ground. Here, at the end of January, I don’t quite believe it’s winter and I have to confess a little unease. Perhaps it’s because I cannot appreciate even the most beautiful sight if it remains static. Only in change do I seem able to comprehend the absolute magic of the moment. Where I live now, the sunsets are amazing and the desert has a magic and mystery all its own. But this landscape does not utterly transform itself every few months as it does in the Midwest. Maybe I am spoiled. I don’t miss the cold, but I might miss all that comes with the cold. The glorious autumns that herald winter’s coming, the riotous mess of spring, the mad impatient green of summer, and the almost holy stillness of a snow-covered day. I was raised in the cold and, perhaps, I do miss it, just a little. At 5 o’clock this evening Milo and I went for our sunset walk. I put on a sweater and grabbed my jacket. I tied the sweater around my waist one block down the road and ditched my jacket two blocks later. The sky turned pink as I walked in a T-shirt. I reminded myself it was January. And I thought: I really don’t miss the cold.

rings, pints of Morley’s pure maple syrup, Gypsy Moon gift bags of natural soap and body care items, and numerous certificates for the Luck Golf Course, Natural Alternative Food Co-op, St. Croix boat cruise from Wild Mountain, and Lucky Bucks. Winners need not be present at the game to win. All the proceeds from the raffle and lasagna supper fund Luck graduate scholarships; each graduate will receive $175 as they continue their education after high school, whether it be a two- or four-year college or trade school. Graduates have three years to use this scholarship, and graduates who serve in our military have three years past their discharge date to utilize their scholarships. If you’d like more info about this scholarship fundraiser, please contact Luck Community Ed. at 715472-2152 Ext. 103 or e-mail Amy Aguado at amya@lucksd.k12.wi.us. - submitted breath, trying not to waken my passengers. Finally as the road began to clear I found myself pressing the gas pedal trying to make up for lost time. No longer fearing the idiot behind me I was forging ahead but again became frustrated when my quickened pace was now being hampered by the “idiot driver” ahead of me, who only dared to drive no faster than a crawl along the icy paths in the highway. I caught myself thinking if I would drive up close behind and flash my lights, I might inspire them to go faster or pull over at the next exit. I also felt brief satisfaction and a twinge of guilt at seeing the sporty red car about 60 yards off the road in a field. Travelling farther north we encountered heavier snow, enough to further slow traffic and obscure the passing lane. A long caravan of cars stretched single file into the distance not unlike a line of covered wagons crossing the prairie. I wondered if a sturdy yoke of oxen could travel any slower or less efficiently than our current pace. I bit my lip to suppress my thoughts. Finally sensing a bit of hesitation in the progress of our fellow travelers on the highway ahead, I swung out into the passing lane and sped off into the night. Snow flew up from behind us on the unplowed passing lane as we reached the front of the line. Satisfied at my deft driving skills, I had a sudden thought … Perhaps I was the idiot driver.

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This submission is reprinted from June 20, 2012, issue of the Leader.

One day as I was roaming a store, my eyes glanced over a delectable little box. “Assorted Chocolates,” the box read. The picture on the front was of richlooking truffles and caramels and chocolate treats, and my mouth watered for something sweet. This column is a lot like a box of assorted chocolates. It has something for everybody. You may find it’s a bit like a smooth and creamy chocolate caramel and it sits in your life melting over the bitter parts. Or maybe it’s one of those orange cream filled ones that nobody likes and you might have to spit it out

How to use your fear of loss for fun and profit Many years ago, there was a teenager named Erin who, while shopping for Christmas presents, came across a black dress that she just had to have. Having spent all her money on presents for others though, she no longer had enough to buy it. So she asked the store if they might put the dress aside until she could return the following Monday with her mother. The store said that would not be possible. Disappointed, Erin went home and told her mother about the dress anyway. Much to her surprise and delight, Erin’s mother said that if she liked the dress that much, she would loan her the money until Erin could pay it back. After school the next Monday, Erin returned to the store only to find that she was too late. Someone else had bought the dress. What Erin did not know until Christmas morning however, was that while she was in school, her mom had gone to the store and bought the dress as a gift. Despite the passage of time, Erin still remembers that Christmas as one of her fondest, and the dress is still a valued treasure—all because she had received

Once upon a time, back in the present History used to be easy. It was that

stuff that happened long ago, right? And most people studied it by examining musty old diaries, ledgers, books and other written materials. Then people with other approaches to researching history came along in the 1970s. Some of their other ideas included living in the past. Whoa! While you might be imagining them boarding a time travel machine or some other fantastic vehicle, these newfangled historians somehow stayed in the present via what we’ve come to know as historical re-enactment. Nowadays, it seems historical re-enactors are almost the rule, not the exception they were when the movement started. Originally associated with sites such as the 1627 Pilgrim village at Plymouth, Mass., and Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia, they started by “putting flesh on dem ol' bones,” so to speak. Living and breathing mannequins, but not spooks. Funny when you think about it; educational if you get your mind into their role play. Some relive Civil War battle scenes (Woodswhimsy scratches his head as to why anyone would want to relive war, though), others study and take on roles from the wide range of human history. A bunch of them are drawn to fur trade portrayals - traders, voyageurs, clerks, etc. - then seek out sites such as Forts Folle Avoine who don’t mind their unique take on how to present history in a first-person style. Instead of meeting someone who says “this is how they lived back then,” he or she might instead begin by saying “this is how I live.” Or maybe even an eyebrow-raiser like “I died in 1810 ... not to worry, it’s actually 1802 and you’re visiting me.” Crazy history, eh? Rather like a time travel experiment, I guess. Some of these re-enactor people will be on hand at Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park’s reconstructed fur trade posts over the weekend of Saturday and Sun-

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chocolates Abby Ingalls instead of choke it down. And at times it could also be a little nutty. Maybe one or two will turn out to be like dark chocolate – bittersweet and the taste sticks with you. Or it is like toffee and you might have to sit and chew on it for a while. But don’t sit on it too long, or you might have yourself ruined melted chocolates – not to mention a ruined pair of pants. But, most of all, I

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what she once believed to be lost. On a similar note, I still remember the inChris Wondra tense wave of relief I experienced upon finding the wallet I thought I’d lost during a family vacation years ago. What is it about losing something that makes having it again such a joy? To answer that question, Daniel Kahneman, author of “Thinking Fast and Slow,” discusses an economic and psychological phenomenon called loss aversion. Turns out, we humans are naturally loath to lose value that we already own—or think we own. Consider, for example, the following gamble on the toss of a coin: Tails, you lose $100; heads, you win $150. Would you accept the bet? Despite the possibility of gaining more than you could lose, if you’re like most people, you would not. As Kahneman states, “For most people, the fear of losing $100 is more

hope it doesn’t turn out to be one of those boxes where someone before you poked holes in all the chocolates with their finger just to find out what’s in the middle and you have nothing left to be surprised about. A box of assorted chocolates is also usually a gift to someone. Whether the giver is saying “I’m sorry” or “I love you,” a box of chocolates will always mean something different to whoever the receiver is. It is always in the choice of the receiver what they will do with this gift of chocolaty treats. Maybe they’ll share it with their friends and family. Or maybe they’ll hoard the box to themselves and enjoy every tasty morsel down to the last lick of a choco-

late-covered finger. Or possibly it will sit there for a while, unopened, waiting for someone to pick it up and savor it. This column, along with life, is truly like a box of chocolates. To quote one of my favorite classic films, Forrest Gump, “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” You never know what might come next. It could be tangy, chewy, crunchy, sweet or bitter. But like every box of chocolates, everyone has their personal favorite – there are different favorites for different people. And it is up to them how they chew, savor or share their weekly box of assorted chocolates. Bon appetit.

intense than the hope of gaining $150.” Clearly, losses loom larger than gains. But the really interesting question becomes: at what point do you take the bet? How much does the possible gain have to be in order for you to take the risk? Once you find this number for yourself, you’ve identified your personal “loss aversion ratio.” According to Kahneman, few people will take the gamble until the possible gain reaches at least $200, twice as much as the potential loss. This works out to a loss aversion ratio of 2. So why do we avoid losses so much more than we seek gains? The answer might be found by looking at the problem from an evolutionary standpoint. If you have enough resources to survive, while an increase may be helpful, losing basic needs like food, water or shelter might kill you. So what does any of this have to do with teaching and learning? A wise person once said, “If you really want to get something done, you’ve got three options: do it yourself, pay top dollar, or forbid your teenagers to do it.” Let’s examine this for a moment through the lens of personal freedom. We humans hate to lose freedoms that we already have. For evidence of this, you need only look at recent sales since the possibility of gun regulation. There-

fore, as parents and teachers, we should be very aware of the freedoms our children have—because it’s a heck of a lot easier to withhold something we’ve never given, than to take away something they already have. Consider the impulsive 16-year-old. Is it easier to delay getting his driver’s license, or take the keys away later? Or what about that cell phone? Is it easier to wait until you’re sure your child can use it responsibly, or take it away after it’s been abused? On the other hand, studies have also shown that the threat of a loss may also be a greater motivator than the possibility of a reward. It might sound cruel, but consider what might happen if instead of rewards for good grades, your child had to pay for bad ones. Or what might happen if you agreed to give a certain amount of money away if you did not accomplish a desired goal. It’s a hardball psychological tactic. But sometimes, a little fear of loss might be just what we need to achieve the gains we desire. Founder of WeTeachWeLearn.org, Chris Wondra is just another Wisconsin public schoolteacher. Find We Teach We Learn on Facebook and Twitter for daily tips on getting the most out of your brain.

Folle Avoine Chronicles Woodswhimsy the gnome

day, Feb. 9-10. While it’s pretty informal, those of you from the “future” who might wander out will be welcomed with the sights and sounds of people dressed in winter garb of that time, tending heating and cooking fires, even starting them using flint-and-steel strikers, as the inhabitants of the 1802 Folle Avoine area would have been doing. As Forts director Steve Wierschem explains, “While our summer tours are pretty informative, it’s always neat to get a few re-enactors together to actually be on hand during the winter, which is when the original crews were here - in summer they’d have gone off to Lake Superior with the furs they’d traded for and to receive new trade supplies with which to trade the next winter. So winter was the season, and I’m always asked by re-enactors if it’s OK to use the site and get the feel of things during that time.” Let’s see - let me get this straight. Apparently there are real people of the 21st century who choose to live out the old ways, even in the cold and snow, just so they can “experience the past,” as Wierschem puts it. Hmmm ... maybe humans are worse off than us gnomes realize. If I were human, I think I’d rather opt for being one of those armchair hysterians who study the past and go hysterical. Oops - guess it’s called historical, isn’t it? Whatever the case, my sources tell me that Mr. Wierschem doesn’t know how many re-enactors will be on hand, but it appears the visi-

Historical re-enactors study how people in the past lived, then go live it in the present. Some, like this fellow, will be on hand over the weekend of Feb. 9-10 to share their insights on the fur trade way of life in the year 1802 at Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park north of Webster. Don’t worry - they’re not that strange! They might even admit to driving cars in their spare time, back in the future. - Photo submitted tors center will be open that weekend for you moderns to come in from the cold. Hey, I might even sneak in there and dust the exhibits in the fur trade museum housed in one wing of the big log structure. There’s also a gift shop where you can buy me presents, I’m told ... nice. Just in case you’re wondering, the reenactors don’t just show up in the daytime and leave - they stay in the fur trade buildings and utilize the rebuilt fireplaces. Then again, there may even be some who’ll spend the night in a tipi or canvas tent just to see what it was like. Talk about “living history”! Then

again, Wierschem has no idea how many might show up, but odds are it’ll be a small group at best. Good - that sounds like a cozy way to be cold, er, hysterical, er, historical. Tours, as such, will not be available that weekend, but there’s no admission charge either. It’s just informal - for anyone, everyone, or no one to get a feel for what on earth life was like in another age. And, in the process, meet some of these re-enactors; you might even decide they’re halfway sane. Maybe. Signed, Woodswhimsy

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Public school open enrollment application period begins Feb. 4

MADISON — Wisconsin’s three-month open enrollment application window for the 2013-14 school year begins Monday, Feb. 4, allowing parents an opportunity to send their children to any public school district in the state. Traditionally, children in Wisconsin are assigned to school districts based on the location of their parents’ home. The state’s open enrollment program, also known as public school choice, began in the 1998-99 school year and has experienced steady growth over the years. The open enrollment application period is the only tuitionfree opportunity for most parents to apply for their children to attend a public school in a school district other than the one in which they live. “Wisconsin’s long-running open enrollment program supports parental involvement and shared responsibility for educating children,” said state Superintendent Tony Evers. “Parents who are involved in their children’s education contribute to the success of their students and the strength of local public schools. Wisconsin’s open enrollment program is one way for parents to take an active role in their children’s education,” he said. Under the full-time public school open enrollment program, parents must apply during the Feb. 4 to April 30 application period to the school district they wish their children to attend. Online application is encouraged. Application deadlines are firm. Early and late applications are not accepted. Districts will notify parents by June 7 whether their open enrollment applications have been approved or denied. Under the current open enrollment law, transportation, in most circumstances, is the responsibility of the parent. However, some school districts may provide partial transportation. Parents with questions should call the nonresident school district office to find out if any transportation will be provided. Reimbursement of a portion of transportation costs is available for families whose children are eligible for free or reduced-price school meals based on federal income guidelines. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction provides the following guidance for parents who wish to apply for open enrollment. • Parents are urged to apply online directly from the open enrollment Web site sms.dpi.wi.gov/sms_psctoc. The online application will be available from midnight Feb. 4 until 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30. • Paper applications can be obtained from the DPI or any public school district. Paper application forms must be received by the nonresident school district no earlier than Feb. 4 and no later than 4 p.m. on April 30. A post-

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mark for paper forms will not meet the requirement. • Parents may submit applications to up to three nonresident school districts for each child during the open enrollment application period. • Forms must be filled out completely and accurately. Contact the local school district office or the DPI if assistance is needed in completing the application. • Parents may request enrollment in a specific school or program in the nonresident school district; however, enrollment in the requested school or program is subject to space and other limitations and is not guaranteed. • Most students who attended a nonresident school district under open enrollment last year are not required to reapply for the 2013-14 school year. However, if the student will be entering middle school, junior high school, or high school in the 2013-14 school year, parents should call the nonresident school district to find out if reapplication will be required. • Parents may apply for their children to attend 4-yearold kindergarten under open enrollment only if the resident school district also offers a 4-year-old kindergarten program for which the child is eligible. To assist parents in submitting open enrollment applications, a directory of public school districts is available on the DPI Web site at dpi.wi.gov/directories. More information is available from local school districts or from an open enrollment consultant at DPI, 888-245-2732 tollfree, or openenrollment@dpi.wi.gov. Open enrollment by the numbers The number of students open-enrolling to schools outside their home district has grown every year in Wisconsin since 1998-99 when the program was established. New and continuing transfers 1998-99 2,464 1999-00 4,858 2000-01 7,213 2001-02 9,602 2002-03 12,378 2003-04 15,413 2004-05 18,215 2005-06 21,028 2006-07 23,406 2007-08 25,898 2008-09 28,025 2009-10 31,916 2010-11 34,498 2011-12 37,227 2012-13 approximately 41,562 — from WDPI

4-H science, technology, engineering and math e-academies

POLK COUNTY – National 4-H Council is offering six STEM e-academies in 2013. The sessions are open to anyone who has interest in the topic, including educators, volunteers, support staff, VISTAs and community partners. There are two content sessions each date along with an introductory session and discussion session. You will have to register for each session that you’d like to attend through National 4-H Council; however, the sessions are free. UW-Extension Polk County is taking registration information at this time, and when sign-on information becomes available from National 4-H Council, interested individuals will be notified. All sessions are available on your office or home computer, but for three select sessions they will be offering a community learning environment where you may join 4-H educators, staff and volunteers to engage in this online learning experience. The daily schedule is as follows: 11 – 11:45 a.m. - Plenary Session Noon – 1:30 p.m. - Session I 2 – 3:30 p.m. - Session II 3:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. - Discussion Seminar topics by date: Feb. 26: Online Curriculum and Professional Development Resources and Fundamentals of 4-H Science Feb. 28: 4-H Science Self-Assessment and Competen-

cies and Experiential Learning and Inquiry Learning *March 5: Science Skills and Abilities and Recruitment and Training of Science Volunteers *March 7: Volunteer Development and Teens as 4-H Science Volunteers and Teachers March 12: Developing Community Partners and Measuring Impact and Evaluation *March 14: Developing an Implementation Plan and Content Development for Project Areas-Making All Curriculum Science Ready (*indicates community learning environment available) The Polk County Government Center in Balsam Lake will serve as one of the community learning centers. If you plan on joining a community learning seminar you will also register with the host, so they know numbers for lunch, etc. Registration is free and lunch will be provided to full-session participants. You do not have to participate in all sessions; you may select the sessions that best fit your interests. Please bring your own Wi-Fi enabled laptop or tablet to view the sessions. Some computer stations will be available. Please register by contacting the Polk County UW-Extension Office at 715485-8600 or charles.prissel@ces.uwex.edu and register at least 10 working days before the selected session date. - submitted

Genealogy workshop – Do you know who you are? The courses will be taught by CCHS board members with many years of research experience. Please call 651269-3580 to register for one or all of the courses. - submitted

Riverside Inn, on the St. Croix River north of Danbury, was destroyed by fire.–A Sears Catalog store was set to open on Feb. 1 in Frederic.–Trollhaugen ski area in Dresser was to be the site of a world-class ski race on Feb. 3 that was expected to become an annual event.–The January cold snap was the worst since 1936, with temperatures from Jan. 11 to Jan. 29 in Frederic dipping three times to the minus 30s and seven days of the 19 never getting above zero, the high for the period being 15 degrees.–Disaster was averted at the Frederic Laundromat when two women who were there at the time called the fire department when flames gushed from the enclosure for the dryers, due to a defective valve on the gas heater of one of the units.– Accompanying an article on new teaching methods was a photo of Frederic first-graders reading at their desks. The children shown were Greg Fenton, Myrna Gjerning, Roxanne White and Bobby Thompson.–In news from the service, A/3c Gerald Fries was home on furlough visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Fries of Frederic, having just returned from special duty in England. Seaman Eugene Lund and hospitalman Bert Lund were serving aboard the USS Sirius, which had returned to San Francisco from the Far East. Army Pvt. Duane Blaisdell, from St. Croix Falls, had just completed advanced training as a radar crewman at the Air Defense Center, Fort Bliss, Texas.

40 years ago Miss Frederic Karen Early would be one of 50 visiting queens representing their communities at the St. Paul Winter Carnival.–Grantsburg Elementary Principal Dr. Byron Kopp announced at the PTA meeting that starting the next school year, all first- and secondgraders in the district would be attending Nelson School in Alpha.–The new 32,000-sq.-ft. plant for the quick-coupling division of Parker-Hannifin in Grantsburg would be ready in March.–Mr. And Mrs. Nick Ricci of Dresser purchased the Fallow Food Store in Centuria.–The new plant for North States Industries in Siren was in operation, and a tour of the building was offered to customers, business associates and local people, with about 200 people touring the plant.–Marine Pvt. Galen Daniels, from Siren, graduated from basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, Calif.–Mack Duncan, Frederic, was pictured with the 28-1/2-pound, 44-inch northern he caught in Little Rice Lake.–The sport of hockey was enjoying renewed interest in Frederic as a hockey rink had been redeveloped on the west side of First Avenue near the Stokely plant by Fred Nelson and Wally, Harry and Gordon Anderson, and about 50 boys were attending practices.–The Siren Boy Scouts and their leaders hosted the Klondike Derby for the Lake Wanochi District and won second place in the competition. The Frederic Scouts tied for fourth place with three other teams.

20 years ago A mobile home in rural Grantsburg that was being used as a weekend cabin, owned by Larry Hinchman, was destroyed by fire, as was a garage and its contents owned by Elaine Burton, Webster.–Airman Todd D. Littfin, a 1992 Spooner grad, and Airman Laurel C. Service, a 1992 Grantsburg grad, completed basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.–The Freer’s team won the Hansen Frozen Waters Softball Tournament, and the Tire Experts team took second place.–Births at SCVMH included Mitchell Paul Galle, born Jan. 12; Tabitha Elizabeth Pilz, Jan. 14; Theresa Marie Schoer, Jan. 16; Morgan Rae Magnuson, Jan. 17; Bridgette Katrina Bayle, Jan. 19; and Jonathan Robert Bantz, Jan. 19.–The Midwinter National SnoCross snowmobile races would be held at Clam Lake Narrows Jan. 30-31.–Hwy. 70 between Grantsburg and Siren was closed for several hours, and Burnett County Sheriff’s Department and Highway Department workers put in many extra hours when freezing rain made road conditions “as bad as they have ever been in the county.” Dozens of vehicles slid into ditches and many travelers were stranded, with about a dozen of them enjoying homemade chicken soup at the home of Allen Erickson on Mudhen Lake, which was the site of one of the more troublesome spots.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Another week has come and gone; I swear the older I get the quicker time goes or maybe it’s because I snooze more! Mom had knee surgery last Wednesday so now she can’t catch us even if she tried. I’m thinking I kind of like those odds. It’s hard to believe that as of today (Sunday) we only have three dogs for adoption and one stray waiting to see if his owner will be by to pick him up. That’s unheard of and the dogs we still have are Jack Frost, whom I featured last week; the twins, Mike and Sam, and newest one Dirk. On the other hand we’re still carrying on the “Adoption by Donation” for all of our adult cats. While

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YAPpenings Sadie we’ve had a few adoptions of cats, we still have a number of them waiting for some nice human to notice them. Why don’t you check out our Web site, or better yet, stop by and meet any of our available animals. I thought this week I’d share one of our latest Happy Tails from amazing adopters of a puppy that came to the shelter at 3 weeks of age on March 30 of 2012. Blanche was part of a litter of five better known as the “Golden Girls.” This is Blanche’s update in her new family’s words: “Blanche is doing wonderfully. She is full grown I think and the size of your average Labrador. I suspect she is mixed with a little bit of a herding breed like a German shepherd or Border collie because of her coat and the way she stalks and tries to herd us sometimes! But she seems mostly Lab. Her coat is a lot longer and softer than the average Lab and she sheds a ton! She learned how to hunt grouse last fall and loves it. She swims and goes to the cabin a lot where she gets to enjoy being a cabin dog. We have

Blanche woods by our house where we take her for walks nearly every day. She has two little boys (ages 1 and 4) who she is excellent with even though they do get knocked over once in a while and smothered with kisses. But one of the most amazing things about her is that she seems to have an ability to bring out the puppy in every dog. She loves to play and she seriously brought our 10-yearold beagle back to life! Beags had refused to play with other dogs for years and now she just loves her new best friend and I can’t get them to stop playing, they drive me crazy sometimes but they are so loved. The beagle has a heart condition and we have been told that she could go at any time. Blanche will be so sad when she does and when that day comes and

Siren news

715-349-2964 Bear country sure has been rather quiet this past week. Mostly just the birds kept me watching out the window. Lots of juncos, goldfinches, redpoles, nuthatches, blue jays and chickadees with the usual variety of woodpeckers busy depleting the many feeders in the bird yard. The three pileated woodpeckers are always fighting over a spot at the suet feeder. The lone gray fox, at least we only see one at a time, still shows up some days strolling through the bird yard, going where, I have no idea. Many days though, all we see of it is its many tracks through the front yard. Sure hope it stays in our area. There’s also a black cat seen just about every day. No it’s not a wild one, just a housecat I’m betting got tossed out. Sure seems scared to death as

it runs every time the back door is opened. There are still tree rats galore back in tree rat hollow. It sure doesn’t take them long to clean out their feeders then check out the ground under the bird feeders. Last Saturday, I opened up a squash for supper, took out the seeds and spread them on the ground. Sure didn’t take them long before they had every scrap cleaned up. Seems tree rats also enjoy a little change in their menus. There’s a great ice-fishing contest on Saturday, Feb. 2, on Siren’s Clear Lake. It’s the fifth-annual Northwoods Marine Corps League. Lots of prizes plus a grand prize and door prizes. The time of this event is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with an entry fee of just $5. So, if you enjoy ice fishing, give this lake a try. If that one doesn’t suit your fancy, you might try

Bev Beckmark the one on Lower Webb Lake at Oak Ridge Inn. This one goes from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and it also has prizes, raffles and door prizes, plus there’s prizes for the kids. Hey all you guys, even some of you gals, who are into gun shows. Don’t miss this one at the Siren Lakeview Event Center this Saturday, Feb. 2, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Admission for this event is just $5. Congratulations to elementary student Cordell Fischer, middle schooler Henry Taylor and high schooler Matt Larson for being chosen Siren Schools students of the week. What a great group of up-and-coming young men, keep up the good work.

Webster Senior Center The Slick 4 dominated Wii Bowling this week. Pat N. had high individual game with a 248, Butch high individual series with 405, and they had high team game 801 and high team series with 1501. Guess they take this very serious. Good job! Lloyd picked up the 5-7-9 split, and Don the 4-5-10. Gratitude is extended to the great group that came to play Dime Bingo and enjoy the treats furnished by Nancy and Abby. I, unfortunately, had to

miss it being home nursing a bad cold. The potluck was a great success with lots of good food, and I understand everyone enjoyed playing the Horse Race game after lunch (again I had to miss the fun). The next one is planned for Saturday, Feb. 16. The next monthly meeting will be Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 1 p.m. Please plan to attend and bring a friend. We would like to hear your ideas and sug-

gestions. We have one table left to rent for the indoor flea market and bake sale, which will be Saturday, Feb. 2, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It sounds like there will be a lot of treasures, so come in, have a cup of coffee and shop. See you at the center.

Frederic Senior Center Our weather has warmed up but more cold is coming. As I write this it is snowing. The winners for Spades were Arnie Borchert, Laryn Larson, Doug Harlander and Ellis Erickson. The winners for 500 were Laryn Larson, Marilyn

Niles, Lorna Erickson and Arnie Borchert. The income tax people will be at the center in February. Call for an appointment. Remember that we play Spades Monday at 1 p.m., Dime Bingo Thursday at 1 p.m., 500 Thursday

Bernie Boelter

Dave Peterson

at 6:30 p.m. and Pokeno Friday at 1 p.m. Hope to see you at the center. Stop in for coffee or a game of pool. Think spring.

Birth announcements Born at Burnett Medical Center:

A boy, Cavan John Coleman, born Jan. 21, 2013, to Bailey and Cody Coleman, Grantsburg. Cavan weighed 7 lbs., 8 oz. and was 19 inches long. Grandparents are John and Marlene Coleman of Grantsburg; Angela Fickbohm of Grantsburg and Jerry Volgren of Comstock. Great-grandparents are Rick and Thelma Volgren of Balsam Lake and Kathy Wallner of Frederic. •••

Born at Amery Regional Medical Center:

A boy, Kannon Michael Sahnow, born Dec. 22, 2012, to Savannah and Joshua Sahnow, Amery. Kannon weighed 7 lbs., 5 oz. ••• A boy, Logan Joe Schaffer, born Dec. 26, 2012, to Brooke and William Schaffer, Clear Lake. Logan weighed 7 lbs., 6 oz. ••• A boy, Jack Alan Sullwold, born Jan. 1, 2013, to

Michelle Sullwold, Clear Lake. Jack weighed 8 lbs., 12 oz. ••• A girl, Ella Rae Krueger, born Jan. 4, 2013, to Holly and Travis Krueger, Clayton. Ella weighed 7 lbs., 9.4 oz. ••• A girl, Piper Elizabeth Mary Gago, born Jan. 12, 2013, to Lara Stauner and Joshua Gago, Rice Lake. Piper weighed 7 lbs., 10 oz. ••• A girl, Rooney Adele Warner, born Jan. 17, 2013, to Amanda and Corey Warner, Amery. Rooney weighed 7 lbs., 7 oz. ••• A boy, Joshua David Sunday, born Jan. 17, 2013, to Nikki and Steven Sunday, Clear Lake. Joshua weighed 7 lbs., 14 oz. •••

Born at St. Croix Regional Medical Center:

A boy, Timothy David Patterson, born Jan. 15, 2013, to Melissa and David Patterson, Centuria. Timothy weighed 8 lbs., 5 oz. ••• A girl, Kali Rae Hochstetler, born Jan. 18, 2013, to Caitlyn Bates and Derek Hochstetler, Centuria. Kali weighed 8 lbs., 1 oz. ••• A girl, Kendall Rose Chute, born Jan. 21, 2013, to Katelyn Mack and Leonard Chute, Grantsburg. Kendall weighed 7 lbs. ••• A girl, Rayna Marie Lefebvre, born Jan. 22, 2013, to Amanda Zellmer and Brandon Lefebvre, Isanti, Minn. Rayna weighed 8 lbs., 8 oz. •••

Born at Osceola Medical Center:

A boy, Christopher Alexander Perez, born Jan. 23, 2013, to Billie Bracht and Orlin Perez, Osceola. Christopher weighed 5 lbs., 7.4 oz.

we have to look for a new family member we would definitely love to adopt through you again. Thank you!” Karissa We absolutely love getting Happy Tails from our adopted friends, and put them on the Web site as well. Last Saturday there were 490 people who liked us on Facebook so we put out a challenge to reach the magic number of 500. Well guess what! Clover Meadow Winery posted they would donate $20 to the shelter for each person that signed up on Saturday to get us to the 500 mark and before you know it, we were at 512. Besides being great people and having delicious wines, they support the shelter and we can’t begin to say how much we appreciate them. “A dog thinks: ‘Hey, these people I live with feed me, love me, provide me with a nice warm, dry house, pet me and take good care of me ... They must be gods!” “A cat thinks: ‘Hey, these people I live with feed me, love me, provide me with a nice warm, dry house, pet me and take good care of me ... I must be a god!” Have a great week everyone! Licks and tail wags! The Humane Society of Burnett County is saving lives, one at a time; hsburnettcty.org, 715-866-4096, license No. 267335-DS. We’re on Facebook too, why don’t you like us there and follow us.

Dewey LaFollette

Karen Mangelsen

Marlene and Bruce Swearingen, Donna, Gerry, Nina and Lawrence Hines, and Karen and Hank Mangelsen were supper guests of Lida Nordquist Tuesday. Lawrence and Nina Hines visited John and Diana Mangelsen Thursday and had supper there. Hank and Karen Mangelsen called on Nina and Lawrence Hines Friday. Saturday visitors of Gerry and Donna Hines were Barry and Josh Hines, Karen and Hank Mangelsen, Brenda and Jessie Sweet, and Kristie Holman. Brenda, Jessie and Kristie stayed overnight. Lida Nordquist and Jan and Hannah Schott visited Doris Brackin in Arden Hills, Minn., on Saturday. Bunny and Kim Johnson were there visiting also. Karen and Hank Mangelsen were Sunday afternoon visitors of Grace, Hannah, Holly and Jake Mangelsen. Clam River Tuesday Club will meet Wednesday, Feb. 6, at 1:30 p.m. at the home of Judy Leonard. There will be a gift exchange ($10) for those who care to participate. Also, the ladies will play the dice game, so each person is asked to bring several small wrapped items for that.

St. Croix Senior Center Marian Edler Tuesday was a full day again. We had our exercise session in the morning. In the afternoon, games were played. Winners in Dominos were Don Anderson, Steve VanHousten and George Meixner. Russ Adams was the winner in Hand and Foot. Ray Nelson and Marian Edler tied for first in 500 and Roger Greenly was second. Thursday we held our exercise session in the morning. Cribbage was played in the afternoon. In the evening, 500 was played with the winners Bren Nel Ward, Roger Greenly and Bob Norlander. Friday morning Bridge was played. AARP will give tax aid on Wednesday, Feb. 13, March 6 and 27 in the morning. Call for an appointment at 715-483-1901. The February calendar is filling up fast. Sunday, Feb. 3, at 12:30 p.m., we will have a pork chop luncheon followed by cards. Call to add your name to the list. Visit us at the center.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Wedding Rose Meyer/Paul Rumsey On March 3, Rosie Meyer, 1997 Unity High graduate, daughter of Rose Meyer, granddaughter of Rose Mason, will wed Paul Rumsey at a sunset beach ceremony held on the quaint island of Isla Murjeres, Mexico. Locally born members of the bridal party include Shila Meyer, Unity Class of 2007 and Brandon Meyer, Unity Class of 2001, Ryan Carey, St. Croix Falls Class of 1997 and Mindy Meyer, St. Croix Falls Class of 1997. Among the expected 50 guests will be the bride’s brothers Jeremy (Aundraya) Meyer and Alex Greenwold; and Katie Polzine, fiancee of Brandon Meyer. Rosie comes from a long line of strong women. She is known in her family as Little Rosie, her mother, Rose (or Rosie), her grandmother, Rose Margret, her great-grandmother, Rose Columba, the first in the line being Rose Mary. They are looking forward to sometime in the future when the tradition can continue, placing six roses on their family tree. Should Rosie ever have a baby girl her name is already chosen. Her first son will be named in honor of her grandfather, Jerome Mason, and her younger brother Tommy, who passed away in 2005, thus named Mason Thomas. - submitted

Siren Senior Center Nona Severson We will be having our monthly evening meal on Thursday, Feb. 7. The menu will be roast beef, baked spuds, corn, salad bar and strawberry shortcake. Call 715-349-2845 for reservations. The tax people will be coming starting with Feb. 4 for homestead only. You can call 715-349-7810 to find out what times are available. I’m sure the snowbirds are not envious of our cold weather. We had the coldest weather we have had in four years. Now the forecast is for sleet and freezing rain. I can handle the cold and snow but the ice scares me. We will be having our potluck on Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 11:30 a.m. Come and join us and stay to play 500 in the afternoon. Our 500 winners were Clara Palomaki, Gerry Vogel, Bea Gorin, Sue Newberger and Arvid Pearson. Spade winners were Tony Rutter, Laryn Larson, Arnie Borchert, Barb Geske and Anka Olesen. Stay warm and be careful on the ice. Stop in to the center and have coffee.

Borderline News Bob Brewster Six hardy people from out here, Patty Koehler, Pam and Leon Berg, Don and Marlene Mishler, and Dave Baker, rode the Arrowhead Transit Bus into Sandstone, Minn., awhile back for a day of lunch and errands. Gordon Larson and Evelyn Johnson joined them at Amy’s Cafe. Sandi and Dave Drake, Fran and Dave Baker, and Paul Raymond were among the 200-plus people who attended the one-year anniversary of the Old School Arts Center in Sandstone. Both of the Daves have artwork showing at the center and both have sold some of their art. The Duxbury Volunteer Fire Department met last week. Firefighters in attendance were Chief Mike McCullen, secretary Dave Baker, treasurer Patrice Winfield, Don Mishler, Dave Drake, Paul Raymond, Paul Fornengo, Gary Vink and Glen Williamson. They participated in a discussion of the transition to 800 MHz radios. A note to all chickadees; beware. A northern shrike has been spotted lurking about recently, and he has that hungry look in his eye.

Nature story time at the park ST. CROIX FALLS – Join naturalist Julie Fox at 10 a.m. on Thursdays through March at the Ice Age Center at Wisconsin Interstate Park for a story and activity chosen especially for preschoolers and their parents. Please bring clothing for outdoor play, weather permitting. Interstate Park is located in St. Croix Falls on Hwy. 35, just a half-mile south of Hwy. 8. Nature story time is free of charge, but a state park sticker is required to enter the park. For more information call Fox at 715-483-3747. - submitted

Happy Tails Await

day. Many of you may be asking yourself, “What is World Spay Day?” It is a day chosen by The Humane Society of the United States and Humane SoArnell Humane Society of ciety International to shine a spotlight on spay/neuter as a proven means of saving the lives Polk County of companion animals, street dogs and cats. This year World Spay Day is Feb. 26. It provides a Frasier is a 4-year-old, neutered male, black Lab. unique opportunity for everyone who cares about He asked me to make you aware that his breed, the animals to join together toward a common goal – a Labrador retriever, is the most popular breed of dog comprehensive, global, united effort to end the euin the country. Frasier often quotes from the thanasia and suffering of companion animals. ASPCA “Guide to Dogs,” which says, “Labrador ReAs pet overpopulation is a global issue, World trievers are among the most appealing dogs. They Spay Day is recognized by hundreds of animal welare very trainable – always ready to work and fare organizations, veterinary clinics and hospitals, please their owners. They are also kind, outgoing, schools, businesses and individuals around the intelligent, adaptable, and friendly to humans and world. World Spay Day events educate people to other animals. They love children and want to be about the lifesaving importance of spay/neuter. It involved in all of their activities.” is a day to raise funds for spay/neuter surgeries and With all of that going for him, Frasier can’t under- offer spay/neuter services at special prices for parstand why he is still at the shelter, waiting for a ticular populations. It is a reminder that pet overhome. He arrived as a stray on New Year’s Eve population and avoiding the euthanasia of healthy and is ready to become a New Best Friend. Frasier animals is the responsibility of everyone. Individuis true to his breed in every way, als are urged to spay or neuter including his love of playing fetch. their own pets or provide that servSecond on his list of favorite activice to a neighbor or friend. ities is being wherever you are Arnell Humane Society offers and sharing the experience. low-cost spay/neuter surgeries to Frasier is a stout, medium-sized low-income households. Lab, all black. He will make a The shelter spay/neuter program great companion for his special offers low-cost surgery prices all someone. year long. World Spay Day has been in Applications for low-income the news lately, with the Polk households are available at the County Board recognizing the Frasier shelter or online, as a printable

form under “Programs.” The month of February is Spay Neuter Awareness Month with World Spay Day wrapping up a monthlong drive to make a difference in the lives of millions of animals. Be a part of the solution. Spay or neuter your pet, donate to a spay/neuter program or simply spread the word. Spaying and neutering saves lives. Several Arnell pets found homes last week. Rambo, our brown tabby lover boy with swinging hips, went home to live with a charming couple and another cat adopted from Arnell. Cole went home to keep two young boys entertained – an easy assignment for Cole. Balto, a red husky mix stray, found his special someone. He will be tending to household duties during the day, while his teacher/caregiver is at work and getting her out in the snow for long walks in the evenings. And, we are happy to report that a gentleman who has been looking for the perfect cat for his wife for the past five years finally found the cat he was looking for in Bobbie. They came into the shelter every day for a week to visit with Bobbie. On Friday they arrived with a cat carrier and we knew the decision had been made. Looking for homes at Arnell this week: eight rambunctious young kittens, 4 months old and ready to rumble; Gator, a female German shorthair pointer; Elliot, a schnauzer-poodle mix; Sally, the gentle Walker coonhound mix; Rosie the cairn terrier and more. Visit our shelter or view our adoptable pets online: arnellhumane.org. Arnell Memorial Humane Society is at 185 Griffin St. E. in Amery, phone 715-268-7387, or online at arnellhumane.org.

Larsen Family Public Library Tax forms

So far we have received the 1040 EZ forms and instructions. I am hoping that the state of Wisconsin tax forms and the rest of the federal tax forms will arrive soon.

How to use Overdrive to download ebooks and audio books

The Wisconsin Public Library Consortium digital media collection includes downloadable ebooks, audiobooks, films, and music accessible with a library card. You are currently limited to a maximum of 10 checked outs and 10 holds. Titles, available to one user at a time, can be reserved and will trigger e-mail notification when they become available for checkout. For further instructions, please visit our library catalog at merlin.nwls.lib.wi.us/search or telephone the library at 715-866-7697. We have been helping lots of people with their Kindles and Nooks, so don’t be afraid to ask us for help.

Snow policy

The library will follow school closing recommendations during school days. Closing at other times will be at the discretion of the director.

Friends of the Library

The next Second Saturday Used Book Sale will be on Feb. 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Nexen Meeting Room. Your Valentine deserves some good books.

Bremer Foundation Grant

We had a wonderful visit from employees of the Bremer Foundation, Kathy Gram and Maltee McMahon, who congratulated us on receiving a $7,525 grant from the foundation for our wish list. They left us with a better understanding of what resources are available to nonprofit organizations in our area and what a difference their presence makes in our communities.

Burnett County Literacy seeking volunteers

In collaboration with Northern Waters Literacy, we are seeking literacy volunteers to tutor in reading, math, finances, English as a second language, health and computer literacy. The next training session for tutors will be held at our library in February. Preregistration is mandatory. To register, please call Northern Waters Literacy at 715-405-7323 or – contact them at nwl@gmail.com. You can make a difference in your community!

AARP tax help

Free tax help for taxpayers with low and moderate income, with special attention to those age 60 and older, will be available at the library. Appointments will be taken at our library for Thursdays, Feb. 14, March 7 and 14 and April 4 and 11, 8:30 to 11:15 a.m. and Saturdays, Feb. 16 and March 16, between 10 a.m. and noon. Homestead tax returns will be available only on Thursday, Feb. 7, between 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Returns will be prepared by appointment only. They are computer generated and electronically filed. Direct deposit of your return is available. Call 715866-7697.

The Bremer Foundation granted the Larsen Family Public Library $7,525 for their wish list for the library. – Photo submitted

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group will meet at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 21, in our meeting room.

Preschool story time

Preschool story time meets every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for several good stories, treats and lots of fun.

New Friday craft group

The new Friday craft group meets from 10 a.m. to noon the first, third and fourth Fridays of the month. Bring your own craft to work on. This is a new group and everyone is welcome to come join the experience.

Steady As You Go

Steady As You Go is an exercise program geared for older adults to improve strength and balance and encourage activity. Although the classes are held in the library meeting room, you still need to call physical rehabilitation at Ingalls Clinic to register, 715-8664330.

Book club

“The Space Between Us” by Thrity Umrigar will be discussed by the book club on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 10 am. “Set in modern-day India, it is the story of two compelling and achingly real women: Sera Dubash, an upper-middle-class Parsi housewife whose opulent surroundings hide the shame and disappointment of her abusive marriage, and Bhima, a stoic illiterate hardened by a life of despair and loss, who has worked in the Dubash household for more than 20 years. A powerful and perceptive literary masterwork, author Thrity Umrigar’s extraordinary novel demonstrates how the lives of the rich and poor are intrinsically connected yet vastly removed from each other, and how the strong bonds of womanhood are eternally opposed by the divisions of class and culture.”

Audiobooks on cassette tape

We will be gradually removing audiobooks on cassette tape from our collection because they just do not circulate like they used to. Withdrawn tapes will be donated to local nursing homes, senior centers

and senior living locations.

Adult fiction

• “The Aviator’s Wife” by Melanie Benjamin • “Fifth Assassin” by Brad Meltzer • “The Space Between Us” by Thrity N. Umrigar • “1356” by Bernard Cornwell • “Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker” by Jennifer Chiaverini • “The Painted Girls” by Cathy Marie Buchanan • “Cover of Snow” by Jenny Milchman • “Private Berlin” by James Patterson • “Suspect” by Robert Crais • “Kinsey and Me” by Sue Grafton • “The Wrath of Angels” by John Connolly • “Blood Money” by James Grippando • “The Lesson” by Suzanne Woods Fisher • “Ratlines” by Stuart Neville • “Big Sky River” by Linda Lael Miller • “The Husband List” by Janet Evanovich • “Cold Days” by Jim Butcher

Adult nonfiction

• “Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Afterlife” by Eban Alexander

Adult large print

• “Private Berlin” by James Patterson

Junior

• “Stella Batts Needs a New Name” by Courtney Sheinmel • “Stella Batts: Pardun Me” by Courtney Sheinmel • “Stella Batts: A Case of the Meanies” by Courtney Sheinmel

Audio book on CD

• “Collateral Damage” by Stuart Woods • “Private Berlin” by James Patterson • “Shiver” by Karen Robards

Hours and information

Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. For more information contact the library at 715-866-7697, Web site: webster.wislib.org. Online catalog: merlin.nwls.lib.wi.us/search.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Grantsburg Public Library Free tax assistance

We are now scheduling appointments to meet with volunteers from the AARP tax preparation program. Appointments are available on Tuesdays and Fridays beginning Feb. 5 and running through April 12. Call the library to schedule an appointment to have your taxes prepared and to find out if you qualify for the program, 715-463-2244. We still do not have paper copies of tax forms and instruction booklets.

Library books on your e-reader

Your library card can be used to check out digital media from the Wisconsin Public Library Consortium Digital Download Center. Browse the collection of electronic books and learn how to download to your portable device online at dbooks.wplc.info

Preschoolers became animal detectives when Heidi Rusch, of Crex Meadows, taught the children to identify animal tracks in the snow at the Wednesday, Jan. 23, preschool story hour. – Photo submitted

Technology

The library can help you meet your technology needs. There are seven Internet-ready computer stations, and the library offers a free Wi-Fi signal.

Third Thursday Book Club

Join a lively discussion of literary fiction on the third Thursday of each month, Feb. 21, 1 p.m., at the Grantsburg Library. The book selection for February is “The Honk and Holler Opening Soon” by Billie Letts. Letts’ story combines valid characters and moving events with a sense of Oklahoma community.

After-school reading program

The after-school reading program is held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:45 p.m. All children that want to improve their reading ability are encouraged to attend this free, volunteer-based program. The children that attend can take the bus from after school to the library, enjoy a snack and then work one-on-one with volunteers from the community.

Preschool story time

Preschool story time is every Wednesday at

10:30 a.m. Preschool story hour is a drop-in program for preschool-age children and accompanying adults. This fun and interactive program combines activities such as read-aloud stories and craft activities, and introduces children to listening skills, picture books and the joy of reading.

Library hours

Monday, noon – 6 p.m.; Tuesday, noon – 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Thursday, noon – 6 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. – noon.

Polk County HCE Happenings Polk County HCE board members had their first meeting of the new year this past week and sounds like lots of exciting things will be accomplished this year. Some new ventures and many of our longtime events and projects will be continued. Our main community outreach programs will be the Aging Out Program with the foster children graduates going into college. We will be continuing with the care packages for the Support Our Troops program. Several other good projects were discussed for helping the people in our community; we will consider these during the coming year. Individual clubs did a variety of things over the Christmas season, lots of baking of special Christmas treats. The Laketown Club has completed several quilts for the veterans this year. They had a great time playing games, packing and delivering 26 packages to local elderly shut-ins and bringing items for Operation Christmas, as well as enjoying exchanging gifts and Christmas luncheon together. Joel Club members joined together to help serve the Salvation Army breakfast at the Amery School as well as sending seven boxes to our soldiers overseas in December. We are all going over our past activities and considering where we are needed and how we can help the community and continue to share our talents with each other too. This is our goal for the coming year. We have several district and county events coming up this spring: Craft Day date and place will be decided next month. We will be hosting the new

The St. CroixChequameon Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution from Hudson, would like to congratulate Connor Steven Myers, of Grantsburg, for being selected as the Grantsburg High School DAR Good Citizen for 2013. Connor, a senior, was selected based on his outstanding history of academia, dependability, service, leadership and patriotism. Connor is the son of Mike and Lucy Myers. – Photo submitted

Orange

Fran Krause

LaVonne O'Brien

Mark Krause attended the surveyors conference Wednesday through Friday in Wisconsin Dells. The Orange 4-H Club held a meeting Friday evening at the Webster Library. They got a first place in the 4-H music contest on Saturday evening at the Siren High School. John and Reeny Neinstadt were in Eau Claire last Monday, and Tuesday they went to Minneapolis. The Harmony HCE postponed their monthly meeting last week because it was so cold so they will have the meeting this week. Pat O’Brien had dinner with Jack and LaVonne O’Brien on Sunday. Tom and Becky O’Brien returned from a vacation in Arizona.

AARP offering tax help

Laketown Club displaying their finished quilts. Shown (L to R) are: Bernice Gronlund, Vivian Byl, Betty Wilson, Margie Mattson and Meryl Walsten. – Photo submitted Northwest District meeting on Thursday, April 25, at the Pilgrim Lutheran Church of Frederic. Our new district will be hosting the fall conference for the state in 2014 at Telemark near Cable. Laketown and Roundabout clubs will be hosting the spring fling on Monday, May 6. The February program on Monday, Feb. 4, at 1 p.m., at the government center is on colors and presented by Gail Peavey. If you would like to attend please call the extension office for information. Our March program is Once Upon A Time and will be on Thursday, March 7, at 6 p.m., at the New Life Com-

munity Church Cafe in Amery. A reminder to all clubs and members to send in their dues for 2013, and presidents be sure to send to the extension office the list of your new officers and names of new members this month. If you would like to become a member of HCE and join one of the clubs, please call the extension office at 715-485-8600. We always have room for new members anytime of year, right now is a great time to get involved in your community. – submitted by Pat Willits, publicity chair for Polk County HCE

Academic news SUPERIOR The University of Wisconsin-Superior has named students to the dean’s list for academic achievement during the fall 2012 semester. To be named to the dean’s list students must have completed 12 degree-seeking semester credits and achieved at least a 3.50 grade-point average (on a 4.0 scale). The area students are: Amery Justin Blomstrand and Nicholas Stewart; Cushing Brittany Thomfohrda; Danbury Shaina Nutt; Frederic Waylon Buck, Emily Didlo, Michael Jenssen and Aaron Surbaugh; Grantsburg Emily Cole; Luck Jessica King; Milltown Amber Ogren; Osceola Marissa Boucher, Sarah Esher, Kristen Jasperson and Mitchell Kieffer; St. Croix Falls Steven Gebhard, Mara Martinson and Tashina Martinson; and Siren Matthew Morris. - submitted ••• LA CROSSE - The following students have been

DAR award

named to the dean’s list at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for the fall semester of the 2012-13 academic year, ending December 2012. Qualification for the dean’s list is limited to students who have attained outstanding academic achievement. To be eligible, students must have earned not less than a 3.5 semester grade-point average and have carried a minimum of 12 semester credits. Students on the dean’s list from this area include: Amery Taylor Schafer, social studies education major (broad field Option B); Tyler Tietyen, exercise and sport science major: physical education; Balsam Lake Lindsey Voss, psychology major; Frederic Kendra Wells, biology major: biomedical science concentration; Grantsburg Mckenzie Ryan, biology major: biomedical science concentration; Luck Briana Bielmeier, therapeutic recreation major; Ashley Johnson, exercise and sport science major: exercise science - preprofessional track; Osceola Andrew Rohlman, finance major: risk, insurance and financial planning concentration; Lisa Rydeen, undeclared major - SAH; St. Croix Falls Alexander Frey, archaeological studies major; Siren

Kevin Johnson, mathematics major: actuarial science concentration; Unity Dylan Loertscher, exercise and sport science major: exercise science - preprofessional track. submitted ••• ST. PETER, Minn. - The fall semester dean’s list at Gustavus Adolphus College has been released. The list comprises students who have earned a 3.7 grade-point average (based on a scale in which 4.0 = A) or higher for the semester ending in December 2012. The following local students were named to the dean’s list at Gustavus Adolphus College: Luck Maren Rozumalski; and Osceola Lauren Pauley. - submitted ••• EAU CLAIRE - The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has named 2,190 undergraduate students to its dean’s lists for the 2012 fall semester. The dean’s list and eligibility criteria, as well as other listings of UW-Eau Claire student honors and awards, can be found online at uwec.edu/news/people/honors.htm. Students from this area who were selected for the dean’s lists are: Amery Britta Cusick, arts and sciences; Karen Hansen, arts and sciences; Marlee Hartman, arts and sciences; Jesse Olson, education and human sciences; Joshua Olson, arts and sciences, and

BURNETT COUNTY – AARP is once again sponsoring free tax help to low/moderate (less than $50,000) income taxpayers, especially those 60 and older. AARP currently has eight certified tax preparers in this area, Lisa Swenson, Stan Peer, Liz Simonson, David Edaburn, Don Mastro, Linda Gott, Jeanne Irons and Russ Kiecker. They also have a dedicated interviewer, Eldon Freese. Appointments will be taken at the locations listed below: Monday – Friday: Feb. 4 - 15, March 4 - 15 and April 1 - 12 Mondays – Siren Senior Center – 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. - call 715-349-7810. Tuesdays – Grantsburg Library – 8:30 a.m. to noon - call 715-463-2244. Wednesdays – Luck Library – 8:30 a.m. to noon call 715-472-2770. Thursdays – Webster (Larsen) Library - 8:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. - call 715-866-7697. Fridays – Grantsburg Library – 8:30 a.m. to noon - call 715-463-2244. Tax returns will be computer generated and electronically filed. Direct deposit of your return is also available. You could have your refund in 10 days or less. AARP is not certified to prepare Schedule C Small Business, Schedule E - Rental Property, Married Filing Separately and complicated Schedule D, Capital Gains. - with submitted information Alissa Wulf, arts and sciences; Centuria Hannah Zahler, arts and sciences; Clear Lake Rebekah Anderson, business; Frederic Tanesha Carlson, nursing and health sciences, and Sarah Knauber, nursing and health sciences; Grantsburg Kallie Thoreson, business; Osceola Michelle Graf, business; Madison Johnson, business; Meghan Marek, nursing and health scie n c e s ; Austin Memmer, education and human sciences; Adam Parmeter, business; Ashley Pliscott, arts and sciences; Robert Seiberlich, education and human sciences, and Ellyn Swenson, arts and sciences; Siren Jennifer Mitchell, education and human sciences; St. Croix Falls Alexander Anderson, arts and sciences; Unity Cassandra Lull, arts and sciences; Shinae McBride, nursing and health sciences, and Brenda Rougeux, arts and sciences; Webster Audrey Mulliner, arts and sciences, and Aimee Rinnman, education and human sciences. - submitted

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Wedding Fair Hundreds attend Siren Chamber’s wedding fair by Jean Koelz Leader staff writer SIREN—On behalf of area businesses, Siren Chamber’s Executive Director Chris Moeller promised that this year’s Siren Destination Wedding Fair, held Sunday, Jan. 27, at the Lakeview Event Center, would be bigger and better than ever. And it was - with over 40 booths, beautiful displays, free samples, live music and featured speakers, guests could get information on everything they needed to plan a wedding and reception. At least 75 brides and grooms registered, and there was a steady crowd throughout the four-hour event. Guests came from all over—as far away as Hayward, St. Croix Falls, Cumberland and the Twin Cities. Many vendors commented on the number of men in attendance, saying that it was nice to see grooms getting more involved in the planning and details. “People are really doing their homework,” one vendor commented. Another vendor observed that the economy is forcing people to be more resourceful which means that gathering information early is becoming even more important. Guests were able to visit with representatives from area hotels, event venues, restaurants/caterers, florists, photographers, musicians, gift shops, clothing stores and more. There was a mix of seasoned veterans who could offer the voice of experience; and there were also a number of new companies that brought some fresh ideas. For example, several different photographers presented a variety of styles. Jill Jagusch from Centuria has been doing wedding photography for 10 years and knows how to capture the event through individual and group portraits. Her husband, Dustin, said, “The most rewarding part of this business is getting to know the people—by the end of the wedding day, the family treats us like we’re a part of the family too.” On the other side of the style spectrum, newcomer Kacie K Photography featured a different display with more candid, personality-driven images. “(Capturing the personality) is the whole point!” owner Kacie Korthals exclaimed, which is why she does all her work outdoors on location. Other relative newcomers included a new bakery in Shell Lake called Monkey Love Cakes, opened just six months ago by owner Kira Yanko. Sharing a table with her was Jamie Baker, an experienced hairstylist who opened up an Aveda concept salon in Rice Lake a year and a half ago. The Pin-Up Salon & Spa is a vintagethemed salon that combines a nostalgic ‘40s and ‘50s era feel with other services that are decidedly modern, such as tattoo art and body piercing. Baker says her salon is a popular destination for bridal parties, and she even hosts bachelorette parties. The voice of experience was spotlighted during presentations scheduled throughout the afternoon. Chef Jon Dykeman

Owner Debbie Rufsholm from Gallery Gift & Floral cautioned brides to be careful when it comes to following the latest trend, “You need to do what you like, what makes you comfortable, and what will make your guests feel good.”

The Gallery Gift & Floral booth displayed flowers and gifts grouped into themes such as Country Chic and Garden Party. Photos by Mackenzie Koelz

Chef Jon Dykeman from the Chattering Squirrel talked about the wide range of food options available for wedding receptions. He especially likes appetizer menus because they provide “big flavors” and “more variety.” from the Chattering Squirrel Cafe talked about trends in catering and suggested that the way to make food memorable is to take something familiar, i.e. comfort food like mac and cheese, and give it a new twist, like pairing it with gourmet fare like duck confit. Floral designer and owner of Gallery Gift & Floral Debbie Rufsholm talked about the importance of quality over quantity when it comes to selecting flowers, and recommended many ways to be mindful of a tight budget. Wedding consultant and owner of Saratoga Weddings Mary Charmoli talked about wedding etiquette and offered advice on how to work around potentially sticky situations. And new owner of Cuts & Curls Salon in Webster, Rachel O’Brien, who had been doing hair on live models

Stylists from Webster’s Cuts & Curls Salon worked all day creating various wedding hairstyles on live models. New owner Rachel O’Brien (left) recently bought the salon from her grandmother, Linda Sears, who ran the business for 25 years. throughout the show, did a presentation on her specialty, hair extensions. The fair would not have been possible without the assistance of the many volunteers, especially the hard work and attention to detail provided by JoAnn Yourchuck, owner of the Lakeview Event Center. Next year’s event is already scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014.

RIGHT: Brides-to-be could register for all kinds of prizes at Siren’s Destination Wedding Fair, including some from Austin Lake Greenhouse, whose floral arrangements decorated their own table and some tablescapes in the dining room next door.

Kacie Korthals and her assistant Amanda McGrane from Kacie K Photography talked to bridesto-be about the importance of capturing the bride’s personality and style, at the wedding fair in Siren on Sunday, Jan. 27.

Peggy’s Fashion Rack always creates a huge display with a lot of ideas. Many guests stopped to take photos to share with friends and family members later.

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Siren

Lakeview Event Center owner JoAnn Yourchuck demonstrated how this reception hall can be decorated in so many different ways; and don’t forget the outdoor courtyards! – Photos by Mackenzie Koelz

Owner Lisa Hobbie explained all the amenities at Siren’s Best Western Northwoods Lodge, including some recent renovations and room upgrades.

Frederic band trip fundraiser a success Nothing helps beat the winter blues like a good old-fashioned rummage sale, especially when it’s for a good cause. Frederic’s Winter Fun Day on Saturday, Jan. 26, featured a sale of donated preowned items at the Birch Street school with proceeds going to help band students pay for an upcoming trip to Florida, where they will perform at Disney World. Christina Atkinson donated 10 chair massages (photo below) and was a big hit with the many parent helpers and weary shoppers. “Not only did the sale benefit band students, but it also helped those in our community who needed warm clothes, something ‘new’ for their home and toys for their children,” noted band director Patti Burns. The event was a “tremendous success,” noted Burns, bringing in nearly $2,000 for band students. Photos by Becky Amundson

Kelsie Coyour and Connie Carlson said that Coyland Creek hosted 17 weddings last year, and it now offers bridal parties a newly built lodge-style bunkhouse that features 12 beds in five rooms with a common kitchen and living room.

The Lakeview Event Center was full all day—but not too crowded—giving brides (and a lot of grooms) plenty of time to talk to each vendor on Sunday, Jan. 27, at Siren’s Destination Wedding Fair.

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FFA Ice-Fishing Contest

Winners at the annual Frederic Future Farmer of America ice-fishing contest, held Saturday, Jan. 26, on Coon Lake, were (L to R), back row: Chris Bestman (third-place northern, 3.4 lbs.); Dave Dahlberg (second-place northern, 3.43 lbs.), Jay Wendleboe (second-place crappie, .51 lbs.); Adam Eichten (second-place panfish, .45 lbs.); and Ben Kurkowski (first-place crappie, .53 lbs.). Middle row: Second Princess Larissa Houtari, Dayton Rivera (third-place crappie, .46 lbs.); Chad Spofford (winner of ice auger); Alisha Shaergarth (3rd place panfish, .42 lbs.); and First Princess Christa White. Front row: Mark Siebenthal ($100 gift certificate to Fur, Fins and Feathers) and Noah Rudlein (first-place panfish, .74 pounds).

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Gavin Miller enjoyed the comfort of Grandpa Kirk’s ice shack while dropping his line in the water.

Frederic’s First Princess Christa White draws tickets for door prizes. BELOW: Aubrey Chenal smiles as she accepts a $50 bonus for registering a fish. Staying warm are (L to R) Brad Schmidt, George Hansford and Ron Steen. BELOW: Another reminder we’re in Packer country.

Catching and releasing the tiny fish is part of the ice fishing experience. Parker Steen holds up one of the smallest fish of the day for the photographer.

Photos by Becky Amundson

Raffle Winners

The annual Frederic FFA ice-fishing contest creates the biggest crowd Coon Lake sees all year.

Aubrey Chenal - $50 bonus. Avery Steen - 50/50 winner. Chad Spofford - Winner of the ice auger. Scout Calabria - Fish camera. Aaron Martin - Great Northern Outdoors gift certificate. Mark Siebenthal - $100 gift certificate to Fur, Fins and Feathers. Ron Fredericks - $50 Daeffler’s gift certificate. Ted Moravec - $50 Van Meter’s gift certificate. Kirk Miller - $50 Frederic Grocery gift certificate. Brenton Nelson - $50 Wayne’s gift certificate.

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The new year started quiet enough. I like the quiet, but I knew it would not last and in no time at all my phone was ringing off the hook. It was cold and people needed heat, it was cold and people needed a place to stay. People needed food and clothes. There were fires and people needed everything. Suddenly, the quiet was gone and Interfaith was back to doing what it does best, helping those who need help. This weekend we celebrated Denny’s 65th birthday. Our grandchildren and great-grandchildren rented a great place over on Yellow Lake and spent the weekend “hanging out.” We got to spend some quality time with them and although I can’t explain why, we did not take one picture. I think we were just having too much fun being with these truly amazing kids and our beautiful great-grandkids. The kids got here on Thursday and we had the birthday party on Friday. At about 1 o’clock Saturday morning I got the 24-hour flu. Up and down all night making a distinct path from the bed to the bathroom and back again. Being sick was not the worst part, but not being able to be with the family was really hard. Sunday Denny and I were to serve at church but my 24 hours ran over and his began at about 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. So my grandkids came and baked the cookies for church, they took our dear friend Wendy to church so she could help do our duties and we slept most of the day Saturday and Sunday. The kids left early Sunday. There was a forecast of rain, sleet and ice around Madison, so

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Barb Blodgett they tried to stay ahead of the weather. Madelyne, my granddaughter, called and told me that she is a Wisconsin girl and you do not stay ahead of Wisconsin weather, you just learn to deal with it and be careful if it turns to “not so nice” weather. That isn’t exactly the words she used, but you get the idea. I think back to when I was her age my, that was sooooo long ago. I had a 2year-old, a 1-year-old and an infant and I was so busy I don’t remember an awfully lot about their childhoods. How did we moms do it? We didn’t have TVs for baby sitters or cell phones for instant check-ins. Today, I think it must be easier in some ways, but so much more difficult in others. Kalea, my 2-year-old great-granddaughter, is being raised by parents that grew up with the new electronic age, but still want her to know about coloring books and reading and the things that today’s children really don’t care about as long as they have a video game. Kalea loves to read books and makes up stories of her own about Elmo. Elmo is her latest favorite. Come to think of it, she is being raised much the way we were. Reading books, playing games outside, being with friends under a makeshift playhouse and not in front of a TV screen. I just realized, I am

sounding more like a grandmother every day. I still stick to the promise I made to myself. I do not give advice to my children or grandchildren unless I am asked. I remember my father’s advice to me so long ago. “Remember, it is OK if it is not immoral, illegal or fattening.” I can’t even imagine how many times I have stopped and asked myself about what he said. The fattening part, I usually rationalize away. One cookie is not fattening, two are questionable, three are over the line. Of course by the time I get to three I may have lost count and have to start all over again. Speaking of which, I made it through the holidays without gaining so much as a pound. Didn’t lose anything, but at least didn’t gain anything. My resolution has nothing to do with weight loss this year so I guess I don’t really have to diet, but I have learned to eat smarter so I still may lose the last 20 pounds I want to get rid of. My resolution remains the same as last year. I will be on time for things. Already I have been late twice and the month is not even over. Nice start! Well, I can only improve. Interfaith Caregivers will be having election of officers on the Wednesday, Feb. 20. The meeting will be held at Grace United Methodist Church at 4 p.m. The public is welcome to attend and we welcome nominations, for president and four board members. At this time our officers are Denny Blodgett, president, Dave Boatman, vice president, Sharon Boatman, secretary and Gerry Vogel, treasurer. The term of each office runs four years. The office can be held

for two consecutive terms. Once an officer leaves the position, they may sit on the board as an advisor without a vote. There are 13 members on the board. The 13 members have terms of four years but can retain their position for two terms. I, as director, will be in my position until I am asked to leave or retire. I do not have a vote. The public may sit in at any meeting without a vote, but can present suggestions and ideas. We meet on the third Wednesday of the month at Grace United Methodist Church in Webster. Any questions, call 715-866-4970. I always like to tell people that they should join the board, we need new ideas and can always use help, we need new blood. We need young, enthusiastic people involved. Experience is great for running an organization like Interfaith, but fresh ideas are what keep the program on its toes. Think about joining or think about just sitting in and offering some new ideas. We can always use input. Burnett County has more than its share of problems, but there are new organizations and one group working with others and ideas to improve conditions. Being a little part of that is so rewarding. I’m going to get a task list together for people to know just what it is that we do. I think everyone will be impressed. Oh! That reminds me. We have a Web site in progress or under construction, look it over, icburnettcounty.com. Until next time, stay warm and stay healthy. Help a neighbor, let them know they are not alone. God bless. Barb

Co-op members donate $17,300 to local programs CENTURIA – Polk-Burnett’s Operation Round-Up awarded $17,300 to 24 community organizations at its winter 2013 quarterly meeting. Funding for Operation Round-Up is donated by members of Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative who round their monthly electric bill up to the next even-dollar amount. Grant recipients are selected quarterly by a committee of co-op members, with financial awards presented to organizations that improve local quality of life, according to the cooperative principles. Grant recipients for winter 2013 are: 1. Indianhead Community Action Agency, $750, to supply Burnett County food shelf 2. Amery Band Boosters, $500, to support Amery marching band’s performance in San Diego parade 3. Polk County Home and Community Education, $750, to purchase books for Head Start children 4. Salvation Army of Polk and Burnett counties, $750, to send food home with schoolchildren for the weekend 5. Polk County 4-H Horse Project, $1,000, to make improvements to outdoor riding arena at Polk County Fairgrounds 6. Burnett County Alternative Learning Center $750, to purchase material to make lap quilts for senior centers and nursing homes 7. Polk County Amateur Radio Association, $500, to provide equipment and training for emergency communications 8. River Valley Hockey Association, $750, to purchase hockey equipment for kids 9. Family Resource Center of St. Croix Valley, $750, to expand parent education programs in Polk County 10. Car Care, $1,000, to help women with auto repairs, so they have safe, reliable transportation to get to work 11. Burnett County Family Resource Center, $750, to help provide educational events for families 12. Milltown Public Library, $750, to support 2013 summer reading program for children 13. St. Croix Falls Public Library, $500, to expand books and arts programming for young children and teens 14. Jackson Volunteer Fire Department, $750, to purchase equipment to stabilize vehicles at accident scenes 15. Polk County Human Services, Child-care Certifica-

Polk-Burnett General Manager Bill Schmidt back row second from right, presented a $1,000 check to students involved in the Polk County 4-H Horse Project, including Alyssa Hite, Johnathan Hite, Peter Hite, Zach Hite, Noah Hite, Garrett Kerkow and Taylor Moen. The grant will help build a new riding arena at the Polk County Fairgrounds. – Photo submitted tion Program, $300, to provide safety equipment for child-care providers 16. Frederic Community Education, $750, to host Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre 17. Lamar Community Center, $750, to offer children’s programming in the arts and engineering in 2013 18. Western Wisconsin Lyme Action Group, $750, to print materials and sponsor speakers that educate about Lyme disease 19. Frederic Elementary School PTO, $750, to sponsor a family game night, movie night and literacy night 20. Frederic Elementary School, $750, to support Asian Adventure theme education and theater field trip 21. St. Croix Valley Orchestra, $750, to purchase new music and stand lights for 2013 performances

22. Apple River Association, $750, to purchase equipment to monitor water quality 23. Luck Area Historical Society, $750, to create a traveling exhibit about the past and future of energy in our area 24. Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity, $750, to build, rehabilitate and repair homes for families in Polk and Burnett counties. Nonprofit organizations interested in applying for a grant or co-op members who’d like to round their bill up in support of Operation Round-Up may call 800-421-0283 or visit PolkBurnett.com. The next application deadline is March 1. – from Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative

Friends of the Milltown Public Library present antiques and collectibles appraisal event MILLTOWN – Friends of the Milltown Public Library and Milltown History Center present an antiques and collectibles appraisal event featuring author and antiques expert Mark F. Moran, of Iola, on Sunday, Feb. 10. A tour of the history center will begin at 1 p.m. Moran will proceed to the library for appraisals beginning at 2 p.m. Formerly senior editor of antiques and collectibles books for Krause Publications in Iola, he has also been a contributing editor for Antique Trader magazine. He has served as editor of Antique Review East magazine; as producer of Atlantique City, an antique show held in Atlantic City, N.J.; and as editorial director of F+W Media’s Antiques Group. He is the author or co-author of more than 25 books on antiques and collectibles, including three editions of the 800-page annual “Warman’s Antiques and Collectibles.” Moran bought and sold antiques for more than 30 years, specializing in vintage folk art, Americana and fine art.

He has been active as an appraiser of antiques and fine art for more than 20 years. Preregistration is required. There will be a charge of $5 per item payable to the Friends of the Milltown Public Library. Event is free to the public. Please feel free to stay and watch. Categories of objects for appraisal may include: Fine art, including paintings, drawings, prints and statuary. Furniture, usually smaller pieces are best. Ceramics, including figural pottery, vases, dishes, kitchenware and stoneware. Glassware, including lighting, marbles and souvenir items. Vintage photographs, including snapshots, tintypes, ambrotypes and daguerreotypes. Advertising, including posters, lithographed tin, paper and figural objects.

Folk art, including carvings, quilts, weather vanes, windmill weights and “outsider” art. Assorted toys, including dolls (bisque, composition and plastic), windups and mechanical banks. Metalware, including iron, bronze, brass, pot metal, silver and silver plate. Clocks, including mantel, hanging and figural. Costume jewelry, including brooches, bracelets and earrings. Excluded items: all weapons, including swords and knives (though folding knives with advertising are accepted); coins and paper money; Beanie Babies; fine jewelry, including precious gems, pocket and wristwatches; musical instruments, including violins and wind/reed instruments (though some acoustic and early electric guitars are accepted). - submitted

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Webster/Siren Community Education Open gym – adult volleyball

Through March 25, 7–9 p.m., at the Webster High School, no volleyball Feb. 18. In case of inclement weather, open gym may be canceled. Gym supervisor: Kent Thill.

Open gym – adult basketball

Through March 27, 6–8 p.m., at the Webster High School, no volleyball Feb. 18. In case of inclement weather, open gym may be canceled. Gym supervisor: Greg Widiker.

MS Excel: Advanced techniques

Mondays, Jan. 28 – Feb. 11, 6-8 p.m., at the Siren High School business lab. Instructor: Renae Peterson. To register call 800-243-9482, Ext. 4221, WITC class 26225, number 60-103-601. Course fee: $28, senior 62-plus $16.

Pottery

Wednesdays, Jan. 30 – April 3, 6-8 p.m., at the Webster High School art room. Instructor: Kim Kriegel. To register call 800-243-9482, Ext. 4221, WITC class 25717, number 60-306-685. Course fee: $84, senior 62-plus $44.

Intro to iPad

Thursday, Jan. 31, 6-8 p.m., at the Webster High School business lab. Instructor: Tim Quinn. To register call 800-243-9482, Ext. 4221, WITC class 26498, number 60-107-602. Course fee: $12, senior 62plus, $8.

How to find your unique voice as a photographer

Tuesday, Feb. 12, 6-8 p.m., at the Webster High School business lab. Instructor: Susan Steffen. To register call 800-243-9482, Ext. 4221, WITC class 26502, number 60-203-602. Course fee: $28, senior 62-plus, $16.

Computers for absolute beginners

Tuesday, Feb. 5, 6-8 p.m., at the Webster High School business lab. Instructor: Kitty Holmquist. To register call 800-243-9482, Ext. 4221, WITC class 25048, number 42-107-413. Course fee: $27.38, senior 62-plus, $4.

Get smart with your smartphone

Thursday, Feb. 7, 6-8 p.m., at the Webster High School – Business Lab. Instructor: Kitty Holmquist. To register call 800-243-9482, Ext. 4221, WITC class 25068, number 60-107-608. Course fee: $12, senior 62-plus, $8.

Kids Create: Masterpieces

Mondays, March 4–25, 3:30-5 p.m., at the Webster High School – cafeteria. Instructor: Susan Steffen. To register call 800-243-9482, Ext. 4221, WITC class 26504, number 60-891-663. Course fee: $28.

Intro to MS Excel

Mondays, March 4-25, 6-8 p.m., at the Siren High School business lab. Instructor: Renae Peterson. To register call 800-243-9482, Ext. 4221, WITC class 26503, number 60-103-601. Course fee: $36, sen-

ior 62-plus, $20.

Intro to Google Docs

ster High School. Instructor: Neal W. Chapman. To register call 715-866-7070 or e-mail comd@siren.k12.wi.us. Course fee: $15.

Tuesdays, March 5-12, 6-8 p.m., at the Siren High School business lab. Instructor: Renae Peterson. To register call 800-243-9482, Ext. 4221, WITC class 26505, number 60-107-602. Course fee: $20, senior 62-plus, $12.

Thursday, March 14, 7-8:30 p.m., at the Siren High School. To register call 715-349-707- or e-mail comed@siren.k12.wi.us. Course fee: free.

Beginner Internet and e-mail skills

Computers: Beginner photo editing

Spring watercolor

Intermediate quilting: Skill builder sampler

Social networking for beginners

Baby-sitting clinic

Tuesdays, March 5 - 26, 6-8 p.m., at the Webster High School business lab. Instructor: Kitty Holmquist. To register call 800-243-9482, Ext. 4221, WITC class 26502, number 42-107-490. Course fee: $27.38, senior 62-plus, $4. Tuesdays, March 5 – April 23, 6-8 p.m., at the Siren High School art room. Instructor: Sheila Dahlberg. To register call 800-243-9482, Ext. 4221, WITC class 25718, number 60-815-600. Course fee: $68 senior, 62-plus, $36.

Thursday, March 7, 6-8 p.m., at the Webster High School business lab. Instructor: Kitty Holmquist. To register call 800-243-9482, Ext. 4221, WITC class 25125, number 60-107-602. Course fee: $36, senior 62-plus, $20.

Consider the Conversation™

Thursdays, March 14, 6-8 p.m., at the Siren High School computer lab. Instructor: Craig Honeysett. To register call 800-243-9482, Ext. 4221, WITC class 26507, number 60-203-602. Course fee: $28, senior 62-plus, $16. Thursdays, March 14-28, 6-8:30 p.m., at the Siren High School – FACE Room. Instructor: Vickie Tollander. To register call 800-243-9482, Ext. 4221, WITC class 26508, number 60-304-615. Course fee: $36, senior 62-plus, $20.

Friday, March 15, 3:30-7 p.m., at the Siren High School – FACE Room. Instructor: Wendy Larson. To register call 715-349-7070 or e-mail comed@siren.k12.wi.us. Fee: $18.

How to inventory and monitor wildlife on your property

Tuesday, March 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Web-

Unity Community Education To register for the following classes/events, please call or e-mail the community ed office, 715-8252101, Ext. 1560, or tworrell@unity.kl2.wi.us. Share something you love doing. Do you have a skill or special knowledge of something that you enjoy sharing with others? How about teaching a community ed class to share what you know? Call Unity Community Ed and let’s talk. Ongoing classes Water aerobics/Aqua Zumba. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5 to 5:45 p.m. Six-week sessions begin Feb. 19, April 2 and May 14. Enjoy Aqua Zumba on

Tuesdays and regular water aerobics on Thursdays. Please write check out to WITC. For 12 classes: $52 or $28 for seniors age 62 and better. For six classes: $28 or $16 for seniors age 62 and better. Zumba (Latin dance fitness). Mondays and Wednesdays, ongoing, 6-7 p.m. Cost: Six classes for $30 or 12 classes for $54, payable to instructor. Location: Auditorium (mostly). Instructor: Michelle Flaherty, licensed Zumba instructor. Around the world in a coffee cup. Thursday, Jan. 31, 6–8 p.m. in the high school, Room 128. Instructors: Julia Amrheim and Lynn Sunde. Cost: $12

payable to community education. Fly tying and fly-rod casting for beginners. Mondays, Feb. 18 – March 4, 6–8:30 p.m. in the high school Room 128. Instructor: Joy Zasadny. Cost: $35 to community education. Please register and prepay by Thursday, Feb. 14. Mosaic bird feeder. Thursdays, Feb. 21 and 28, 6-9 p.m., in the high school art room. Cost: $35 per student, payable to community education, plus $23 material fee, payable to instructor on first night of class. Preregistration is necessary, by Feb. 18. Instructor: Peggy Ingles.

DNR hunter safety certification. Tuesday and Thursday beginning March 5 at the elementary cafeteria, 7-9:30 p.m. Range day on Saturday, March 23, 9 a.m. until noon. Cost: $10, registration to community education on the first day of class. Nutrition for body and soul. Thursdays, March 7 and 14, 6–8 p.m., in the high school, Room 103. Instructor: Barb Gerhardt. Cost: $20, registration and prepayment due to community education by Monday, March 4.

Frederic Community Education Call Ann Fawver at 715-327-4868 or e-mail fawvera@frederic.k12.wi.us to enroll. Yoga Ongoing classes winter season beginning. Tuesdays at Frederic Elementary School, choose 10-11 a.m. or 6-7 p.m. Fee: $28/$16 for each six-week session. Instructor: Sandra King. Art for youth Mondays, Feb. 5 – 26 3:15-5:15 p.m., grades 13; Tuesdays , Feb. 4 – 25 3:15-5:15 grades 4-6. Fee: $36. Instructor: Hannah Fawver Roode. Cooking - One skillet wonder Tuesday, Feb. 5, 6-8 p.m. Fee: $12/$8 plus $7 material fee to instructor. Instructor: Barb Kass. Computers for seniors or beginning users Mondays, Feb. 11—25, 6-8 p.m. Fee: $26.37 /62plus $4. Instructor: Dawn Harlander. File it and find it faster Thursday, Feb. 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fee: $15. Save $5 on your fee if we get 15 people in this class, so it’s only $10 per person. Invite a friend and call CE to register by Feb. 18. Instructor: SOS Susi McCune.

New beginner clogging class Contact Sheryl at 651-500-3214 or Sherclog@yahoo.comfor more information. Mondays, March 4, 6-6:45 p.m. Instructor: Sheryl Baker, RCC. Intermediate clogging class Mondays, 6:45 – 7:30 p.m., for the cloggers who have previously learned the basic footwork. Movement to music tiny tot clogging Contact Sheryl at 651-500-3214 or Sherclog@yahoo.comfor more information. Mondays, new session beginning, March 4, 5:30-6 p.m. Instructor: Sheryl Baker, RCC. How to inventory and monitor wildlife on your property Monday, March 11, 6 p.m. Fee $15/couple. Wonder about your woods? How best to enjoy it, protect it, keep it healthy, profit from it, and how about how to pass it on. Monday, March 25, 6 p.m. Fee: $10/couple. Your guide for these programs, Neal W. Chapman, is a seasoned woodland owner, master woodland steward and woodland advocate, March 25.

Get clutter under control, as well as teach your children responsibility and lifelong organizing skills. Thursday, March 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fee: $15, Save $5 on your fee if we get 15 people in this class, so it’s only $10 per person. Invite a friend and call CE to register by March 11. Instructor: SOS Susi McCune. Mosaic side table Make a colorful 16”mosaic table materials fee is $29. Thursdays, March 14 and 21, 6 p.m. Fee: $25 plus material fee of $29. Instructor: Peggy Ingles Creative solutions for cluttered closets Thursday, March 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fee: $15.00 Save $5 on your fee if we get 15 people in this class, so it’s only $10 per person. Invite a couple of friends and call CE to register by March 18. Instructor: SOS Susi McCune. Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre with “Tom Sawyer” Auditions, grades 2-12, Monday, March 4, from 3:35-6 p.m. Rehearsals after school March 4-9. Performances: March 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m.

Love the kids, hate the clutter

Weight Watchers

Mondays, weigh-in 5 p.m., meeting 5:30 p.m. Meeting held in the elementary school library. Contact: Jessica Ebner: jessicaebnero3@hotmail.com Zumba - Ditch the workout, join the party Amy Tinman, certified Zumba instructor. Sundays 5 p.m., Zumba toning; Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., regular Zumba; Fridays 5:30 a.m., regular Zumba. Classes held in the elementary school gym. Contact Tinman at jatinman@hotmail.com or 566-2478. Walking Walking at the Birch Street Elementary School. Monday – Friday, 7-8 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.. No Fee. Sign in/out. WITC at Frederic High School Adult Basic Education: Earn your HSED (high school equivalency diploma), brush up on basic skills or take advantage of WITC’s individualized instruction for adults. Learn reading, math, English, study skills and basic computer skills or do career exploration. Contact Kessea Karl at Frederic HS or call CE, 715-327-4868. GED/HSED testing is offered, measuring your knowledge of writing, social studies, science, literature, and math.

SCRMC Volunteer Partners seeking applicants for scholarships BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES - The St. Croix Regional Medical Center Volunteer Partners is again offering scholarships to high school graduates and those seeking to continue their education in the field of health care. Since the inception of the scholarship program in 1984, SCRMC has awarded scholarships totaling $96,550. Funding comes from interest on trusts set up in memory of Tebina Boomgaarden,

Irene Daellenbach and Kathy Nesgoda, auxilians and hospital employees who devoted years of their time and talents to the betterment of the auxiliary and the lives of patients. The proceeds from the Love Lights at Christmastime are also used for scholarships. Candidates are selected by a committee according to financial need, favorable grades, work experience, extracurricular activities, community

service, quality of references and neatness of the application. SCRMC is accepting applications from students from the St. Croix Falls, Unity, Luck, Frederic, Osceola, Siren and Webster school districts. Residents of the Taylors Falls and Chisago Lakes area in Minnesota, and medical staff and family members are also eligible. Students may pick up an application from a guidance

counselor in their school district. Applications are also available at St. Croix Regional Medical Center from the volunteer coordinator, Mickey Gebhard, or online at scrmc.org/about/volunteer-partners. You may also e-mail Mickey.gebhard@scrmc.org or call 715483-0331. Applications are due Monday, April 1. - from SCRMC

Science Saturday offered at UWBC RICE LAKE — Science Saturday is a one-day event for boys and girls currently in fifth through eighth grade that will feature fascinating activities and hands-on experiences showcasing science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The day will be held at the University of Wisconsin-Barron County in Rice Lake on Saturday, Feb. 9, from 10

a.m.–3:30 p.m. The day of science will be led by UW faculty, Ph.D. mega-mind scientists ready to have fun. The day will include three fun-packed classes: Get Your Move On, where students will discover modes of locomotion in microscopic organisms, animals and human skeletal model; Robot Invasion, where students will

learn to program LEGO Mindstorms Robots to conquer several obstacle courses; and Mad Scientist, when students will join Dr. M. in his science lab and conduct chemical transformations and watch remarkable demonstrations of chemical and physical phenomena. Preregistration is required for Science Saturday as class size is limited. The reg-

istration fee is $15, which includes lunch. To register for Science Saturday and pay online go to barron.uwc.edu/ce or call Samantha Heathman in the UWBC continuing education department at 715234-8176, Ext. 5403 or e-mail samantha.heathman@uwc.edu. — from UWBC

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Jean R. Rheingans Jean R. Rheingans, 69, resident of Luck, died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at Little Hospice in Edina, Minn. Jean was born March 7, 1943, in St. Paul, to Lawrence and Lillian Johnson. She is survived by her children, Christopher (Amy) Sasik, Gregory (Peggy) Sasik, Kimberly (Dan) Vick; four grandchildren, Lisa Sasik, Emily Sasik, Ryan Sasik, Annika Sasik; and great-grandchild, Jaelyn Sasik. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Stan; and brother, Larry Johnson. Memorial services were held at Luck Lutheran Church in Luck on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, with the Rev. Ralph Thompson officiating. Organist was Margie Nelson and vocalist was the Rev. Thompson. Online condolences may be left at rowefh.com or wicremationcenter.com. Please return to these Web sites for updated information or call Bruce Rowe at 715-4722444. Rowe Funeral Home of Luck and the Northwest Wisconsin Cremation Center in Milltown have been entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Beatrice E. Johnson Beatrice E. Johnson, 94, formerly of Falun, passed away peacefully on Jan. 21, 2013. She was born Feb. 13, 1918. At the time of her death, she resided in St. Croix Falls. Beatrice’s life was defined by her devoted, caring concern for her family, as well as her unwavering lifelong commitment to her church. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Falun her entire life, serving it for many years as organist, pianist, Sunday school and summer Bible school teacher and in other capacities. Born in Falun, Bea lived there most of her life and, in time, wrote and published a definitive history of the Falun area from its founding until the present. Her family genealogy research, well before personal computers, resulted in extensive family trees and the personal location of many “new” relatives. She was employed for many years at North States Wood Products in Falun and also worked for the Grantsburg School District. Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she was preceded in death by her husband, Myron Johnson; grandson, Kelly; infant sister, Beda; and brothers, Bennie Warner and Allan Warner. She is survived by her children, Wayne (Jan), Darrell (Jo Ann), Larry (Janet), Dennis (Sue) and Brian (Phyllis) Johnson and Cheryl (Mike) Daniels; 20 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Julie Warner; cousins and many nieces and nephews. Services were held Saturday, Jan. 26, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Falun, with Pastor Carl Heidel officiating. Music was provided by Milton Johnson. Burial was at Mud Hen Lake Cemetery. The Edling Funeral Home, Grantsburg, was entrusted with arrangements.

Robert Leslie Scalzo Sr. Robert Leslie Scalzo Sr., 91, longtime resident of A&H, passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 27, 2013. Bob was born on Jan. 24, 1922, in Spooner to Angelo and Katherine (Folino) Scalzo, who immigrated to Spooner from Conflenti, Italy. He proudly served in the U.S. Army for three years, spending a year in Europe during WWII, and sailing home on the Queen Elizabeth. He was a Bronze Star recipient in 1986. On June 17, 1952, he married Marianne Rand in Spooner. In 1957, they bought Scalzo’s Grocery Store at the corner of A&H. He owned and operated that for 15 years. In 1972, they built Scalzo’s Bait Store across the street. In 1976, they sold the bait store and retired. Marianne preceded him in death in 2003. Bob is survived by his six children, Bob (Trisha), John, Anne (Lauren), Mary (Steve), Beth (Eric) and Sara; grandchildren Catherine (Erich), Michael, Emily, Yvette, Jessica, Chris and Brent; great-granddaughter, Greta; great-grandsons, Preston, Gavin and Christopher; sisterin-law, Irene Lindberg; many nieces and nephews, and lots of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; brothers, Victor, Jim, Dom and Mike; and sisters, Carmel, Emma and Marge; and one granddaughter, Lisa. Visitation will be at Taylor Family Funeral Home in Spooner Thursday, Jan. 31, from 4-8 p.m., with a rosary service at 7:30 p.m. Funeral service will be Friday, Feb. 1, 1 p.m., with visitation 12-1 p.m., at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church in Spooner with Fr. Ed Anderson and Fr. Chris Kemp as celebrants. Interment and military rites will be at the Northwest Wisconsin Veterans Cemetery in Spooner. Pallbearers will be Michael Byrkit, Eric Wyandt, Robert Olson,Tom Olson, Kent Bowman and Matt Scanlon. Honorary pallbearers will be Dick Pearson, Steve Bell, Brooke, Ole, George, Buck, Al, Shawn, Dave and Gary. Online condolences can be made at scalzo-taylor.com. The Taylor Family Funeral Home, Spooner, was entrusted with arrangements.

OBITUARIES Edith Genevieve (Nelson) Setter

Edith Genevieve (Nelson) Setter passed away Jan. 22, 2013, at Willow Ridge in Amery, at the age of 92 years. Edith was born in Milltown on Oct. 16, 1920, and spent her childhood on the family farm. She graduated from Milltown High School then worked at the DHIA office in Balsam Lake, where she met Russell. They were married on June 4, 1949, at Milltown Lutheran, where she was also baptized and confirmed. They moved to the Setter Family Farm near Deer Park and raised three wonderful children, Phyllis, Lois and Wayne. Edith shared in the farming operations and was proud of the accomplishments and improvements they made on the farmstead. She was an active member of the United Methodist Church and women’s group in Deer Park. Edith and Russell were leaders for the Lakeside 4-H for many years. After retiring from the farm in 1980, they enjoyed traveling and visiting with friends and relatives. Edith enjoyed knitting and doing cross-stitch as projects and took joy in making gifts for others. When she could no longer live alone at their home in Deer Park, Edith moved to River Bend Assisted Living and later to Willow Ridge Healthcare in Amery. She enjoyed the frequent phone calls and visits from her family and friends, especially her great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Hilda (Carlson) Nelson; her loving husband of 58 years, Russell; and brother, Clifford. She is survived by her children, Phyllis Luhman, Lois (Dennis) Legatt and Wayne (Anita) Setter; six grandchildren, Mike (Jenny) Luhman, Julie (Joe) Vierkandt, Michelle Legatt, Lindsay Allee, Christopher Legatt and Timothy Setter; and four great-grandchildren, Addison and Braxton Allee and Torr and Frances Vierkandt; siblings, Harvey (Ruby) Nelson, Robert (Clarice) Nelson, Gladys (Marlyn) Trantow, sisters-in-law, Mary Ellen Quist and Nettie Lundeen, as well as other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Jan. 31, at 2 p.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Deer Park. There will be a visitation at the Williamson-White Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. and for the hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at the Calvary Cemetery in Deer Park. You may sign an online guestbook and view a video tribute at williamsonwhite.com. The Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services assisted the family with arrangements.

Frederick Garhart Tjarks Frederick Garhart Tjarks, 96, died at the home of his son in Breckenridge, Colo., on Jan. 18, 2013. Fred was born Oct. 26, 1916, to Harry and Etta Tjarks in Sibley, Ill., and grew up west of Clifton, Ill. On Sept. 15, 1938, he married Lassie Mae Petree in Pekin, Ill. He and Lassie were baptized as Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1939. Fred was an electrician and union contractor (IBEW LU 601) for over 50 years in Illinois. He retired to Siren in 1984 to do what he loved, fishing and sharing in a full-time volunteer ministry with his wife, Lassie. Fred was preceeded in death by his wife, Lassie; his parents; two sisters and three brothers. He is survived by his son, Fred ( Deborah), Breckenridge, Colo.; two sisters, Alberta Ritchard of Fremont, Ohio, and Margaret Dietz of Watseka, Ill.; three grandchildren, Tiffany, Travis and Monte; and four greatgrandchildren, Eden, Laine, Tanner and Ainesely. Memorial services will be at the Kingdom Hall in Siren on Saturday, Feb. 2, at 2 p.m. Online condolences can be made at swedberg-taylor.com. The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

Margaret “Peg” Orgeman

Margaret “Peg” Orgeman, 95, of Hudson, formerly of Frederic, died on Dec. 27, 2012, at the Christian Community Home in Hudson. She was born the daughter of Robert and Emma (Lomas) Dana on July 24, 1917, in Antigo. Peg graduated from UW-Madison with a degree in English and speech therapy. During World War II, she married Donald Orgeman in South Carolina. The couple eventually moved to Frederic, where they raised their four children, Don, Jack, Nancy and Priscilla. After Donald’s death in 1965, Peg pursued her education, as a working single mother, and received graduate degrees in guidance and counseling, school psychology, and marriage and family counseling. She worked in the Frederic school system for many years. She enjoyed reading, traveling, playing Bridge, talking and laughing with family and friends. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 23, 2013, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in River Falls. A reception will follow the service at the church. The interment will be private. The Bakken-Young Funeral Home, Hudson, was enAlma Catherine Abbas passed away on Jan. 25. She was trusted with arrangements. 42 days shy of her 96th birthday and led a rich, full life. She spent her last seven years living in Hailey, Idaho, just a few blocks away from her daughter, Ruth Schmidt, 87, East Bethel, formerly of Danbury, Janet Lombardo. Before moving to Haidied Jan. 25, 2013. ley, Alma and her late husband, Ray, Funeral service will be held Friday, Feb. 1, at 11 a.m., spent their winters in south Texas and visitation 10-11 a.m., at Zion Lutheran Church in summers in Whittemore, Iowa, where Markville, Minn. A full obituary will be published at a most of Alma’s siblings resided. later date. Online condolences can be made at swedAlma loved taking trips to Mexico berg-taylor.com. with Janet and her husband, Gene, and The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, did so once each year until 2012 when she could no was entrusted with arrangements. longer travel. Alma was always ready for adventure, was quick-witted, laughing at and telling a good joke at every opportunity. She was a sweet lady and everyone who knew her appreciated her smiling, mellow personality. Besides raising two children, Alma worked as a nurse Santana Teodolinda Hernandez, 94, a resident of during her younger days and was, of course, a part of the Grantsburg, passed peacefully into the presence of the “Greatest Generation,” who grew up during the DepresLord Jan. 23, 2013, at Regions hospital in St. Paul, Minn. sion and sacrificed throughout World War II. She was born on Feb. 19, 1918, to Antonio and Antonia We are all sad that she will not be with us any longer, Monge in Suchitoto, El Salvador. but glad that she will be joining Ray, the love of her life, She married Jesus Hernandez, and they raised four chilto resume their lifelong partnership. dren. She moved to Grantsburg in 1988. Alma had three brothers and two sisters and was the She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Jesus second oldest. She is survived by her younger sister, Coletta; her son, Monge; husband, Jesus Hernandez; and son, Raul HerJim; and daughter, Janet. She had two grandchildren, one nandez Monge. She is survived by daughters, Blanca (Tim) Johnson, stepgrandchild and one great-grandchild. There will be a memorial service held this summer to Grantsburg, Consuelo Monge, Minneapolis, Minn., and Alicia Monge, El Salvador; 12 grandchildren, 17 greathonor Alma in Whittemore, Iowa. Cremation was under the care of Wood River Chapel. grandchildren, three nieces and three nephews. Services were held Saturday, Jan. 26, at First Baptist Friends are welcome to share photos, memories and light Church of Falun. Pastors Brian Krause and Steve Ward ofa candle at woodriverchapel.com. ficiated. Interment was at Wood River Baptist Cemetery. The Edling Funeral Home, Grantsburg, were entrusted with arrangements.

Alma Catherine Abbas

Ruth Schmidt

Santana Teodolinda Hernandez

Barbara Rakness

Barbara Rakness of Milltown, died Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, at the Good Samaritan Society home in St. Croix Falls. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Balsam Lake, on Saturday, Feb. 2, at 11 a.m. with one hour of visitation prior. Interment will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis next to her husband, Harold. Online condolences may be left at rowefh.com . Please return to this Web site for updated information or call Bruce Rowe at 715-472-2444. Rowe Funeral Home of Luck has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.

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dumped or having the waves crash over them. Riding the waves in rough weather is tricky business for boat captains, too. They don’t want to get caught in a trough where a wave can knock the boat over. And back in the days of oar power, they had to use plenty of skill, strength and perseverance. Sometimes when things don’t go right for me, especially when I’m in a hurry, I feel I’m going to flounder. I try to avoid the wave from crashing over me by going ahead of it using my puny strength and skill. Many times I fail and end up in a heap of emotional pain or discouragement. At such times, I realize I should have been riding the wave with God’s help rather than struggling to

perspectives Sally Bair

Riding the waves I enjoy watching world-class surfboard riders compete in Hawaii, Australia and other places where huge ocean waves pound the beach. Surfers “ride the waves,” but when I watch them closely, I see many of them ride their boards ahead of the waves. They ride just ahead of the curl of a huge wave — presumably to avoid getting

Single mom can’t afford kids birthday presents Q: I’m a single mother of two teenagers. This past year, I have been struggling financially. I am working full-time and part-time jobs and can barely make my monthly expenses. My sons have birthdays coming up, but I just can’t see how I can afford the things on their wish lists. How can I help them have happy birthdays this year without all the presents? Jim: There’s no doubt about it; times are tough. Your question moves me because it reminds me of my own mom. Like you, she was single, and she had to sacrifice and scrape just to put food on the table for me and my four siblings. When it comes to their impending birthdays, I’d recommend sitting your sons down and explaining the situation honestly. Let them know that there just isn’t money in the budget for big-ticket items this year. Offer some budgetfriendly alternatives. They’re old enough to not have the same sense of entitlement that a toddler would have. Your love for them and your desire to give them a happy birthday will likely mean more than any present. In the long term, Brenda Armstrong, president of Mercy Tree, a ministry to sin-

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gle parents, offers some solid advice for those in your situation: • Set goals. Write down everything relating to your finances, from income and spending to debts, and create a plan for achieving them. When a child asks about an unplanned purchase, say, “It’s not that we don’t have enough money, it’s that the item doesn’t fit with our goals right now.” • Involve your kids in creative ways to save money. Sell unneeded stuff on eBay, have a movie night at home and so on. • Get out of debt. If at all possible, get rid of credit cards. • Find support. Network with other single parents in your church or workplace. For more, check out Armstrong’s book “Financial Relief for Single Parents: A Proven Plan for Achieving the Seemingly Impossible.” ••• Q: Our 9-year-old grandson is a great boy, but has a problem with anger. He

stay ahead of it. Perhaps you, too, try to go ahead of God, seeking to solve a problem on your own, seeking to use your own strength and power to overtake the cresting wave, rather than allowing God to take you safely to the other side. Don’t we all sometimes grab tightly to the oars, so to speak, only to have the waves crash down on our efforts? It may seem that we win sometimes, but our own victories always come at a price, whether mental, emotional, physical or spiritual. Some of Jesus’ disciples knew how to manage a boat through rough weather. They were terrified and desperate, however, when a severe storm came up and they thought the boat would sink. Jesus wondered at their little faith. He led

them to safety with three simple words: “Peace, be still. And the wind ceased and there was a great calm.” (Mark 4:39) We would experience victory over our life struggles faster and easier if we would trust him to guide our surfboard, or our oars, over the cresting waves rather than struggle to stay one splash ahead. His ways are far better than our ways. Lord, we thank you for being“ … our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth be removed, and though mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; though its waters roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with its swelling … The Lord of hosts is with us.” (Psalm 46:1-3)

begins to wrestle in fun with his siblings and then something triggers in him and he becomes extremely angry. As he gets older, it seems to get worse. Is there something you would recommend to help him control his anger? Leon Wirth, executive director of Parenting and Youth: It’s encouraging see grandparents so interested in their grandkid’s character development. Your grandson’s mom and dad bear the primary responsibility for helping him manage his anger, but there are steps you can take as well. Author Lynne Thompson has written about “Anger Busters for Kids.” See if you can incorporate some of the following suggestions into your interactions with your grandson: • Model anger management. Don’t respond to his angry outbursts with angry outbursts of your own. • Show respect. Don’t participate by calling names or getting physical. • Give him words to express his anger, such as, “I know you are disappointed ... or sad ... or frustrated.” • Identify with his pain: “I remember when I didn’t get to go to a party ...” • Set positive limits. Instead of saying, “Don’t you throw that toy,” say, “After you put the toy on the table, we can go have a snack.” • Redirect energy bursts that often

come with anger. Encourage positive outlets like running, jumping or painting. • Avoid power struggles. If your goal is to control, you will teach him to control others. • Provide a cooling-off period by reading a book together or going on a walk. Then calmly discuss what happened and make a plan for next time. ••• 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, co-host of “Focus on the Family,” author of several books, and a wife and mother of three. Submit your questions to: FocusOnTheFamily.com. Copyright 2012 Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, CO 80995. International copyright secured. All rights reserved. Distributed by Universal Uclick, 1130 Walnut St. Kansas City, MO 64106; 816-581-7500. This feature may not be reproduced or distributed electronically, in print or otherwise, without written permission of Focus on the Family.

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

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

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

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BALSAM LUTHERAN CHURCH 1115 Mains Crossing, 1/2 Mile South Hwy. 8 On 110th St.; Sun. Worship 9 a.m.; Sun. School 10:15 a.m.

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN (WELS) Gene E. Jahnke, Pastor, 715-635-7672, Hm. 715-354-7787, Hwy. 70 at 53, Spooner Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School & Bible Classes For All - 10:45 a.m.

BETHANY LUTHERAN - BRANSTAD Pastor Jay Ticknor, 715-463-5746 3 miles So. of Grantsburg on Hwy. 87 Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

BETHANY LUTHERAN - SIREN Hwy. 35, 1/2 blk. N. Main St. Pastor Paul Peterson, Cell # 715-566-3758 Pastoral Serv. 715-349-5280 Sun. Worship - 8:30 a.m,; Sun. School 9:45 a.m.

BETHESDA LUTHERAN - DRESSER (LCMC) www.bethesdalutheran.ws Pastor Peter Rimmereid, 715-755-2562 1947 110th Ave., Dresser Sun. Contemporary Service 8:30 a.m.; Education Hr. 9:40 a.m.; Traditional Service 10:45 a.m.;

BONE LAKE LUTHERAN bllc@lakeland.ws Pastor Mary Ann Bowman, 5 mi. E. of Luck on Hwy. 48, 1/2 mi. S. on I; Office - 715-472-2535 Pastor - 715-472-8153, 9 a.m. Adult Bible Study; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

CHRIST LUTHERAN (LCMS) Pipe Lake CTH G & T, 715-822-3096 Pastor Steve Miller Sun. Serv. 10:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m. during schl. yr.; Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sun. christlutheranpipelake.com

CLAM FALLS LUTHERAN (AALC) Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt, 218-371-1335 715-327-4461 Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Communion 1st Sun.

FAITH LUTHERAN - BALSAM LAKE faithlutheran@lakeland.ws Pastor Diane Norstad 715-485-3800; CTH I & Mill Street Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:40 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st & last Sundays

FAITH LUTHERAN - GRANTSBURG Mark Hendrickson, Interim Pastor, 715-463-5388 Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School 10:45 a.m.

FIRST EVAN. LUTHERAN 561 Chestnut St., Taylors Falls, MN 651-465-5265 Traditional Worship - 8:30 a.m.; Contemporary Worship - 11 a.m.

MILLTOWN LUTHERAN Pastors Mel Rau & Maggie Isaacson 113 W. Main St.. W., 715-825-2453 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship

NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Emory Johnson, 715-463-5700 newhopelutheranchurch.org 685 W. State Road 70, Grantsburg Sun. Wor. Serv. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m. Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

NORTH VALLEY LUTHERAN Pastor Maggie Isaacson, 715-825-3559 3 mi. W. of Milltown on “G” Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.; Wednesday Worship 6:30 p.m. Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN, (LCMS) WEBSTER

PILGRIM LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (ELCA) Pastor Paul Peterson 507 Wisconsin Ave. N., 715-327-8012 Sun. Worship - 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org

REDEEMER EV. LUTHERAN (Wisconsin Synod) Pastor Gene DeVries 200 N. Adams St., St. Croix Falls Sunday Worship - 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School - 8:30 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN (Wis. Synod) 350 Michigan Ave., Centuria Sun. Worship - 10:45 a.m.; Sun. School - 10 a.m.

ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN - LCMC 1614 CTH B, North Luck, Pastor Rob Lubben Sunday Worship - 9 a.m. Contact Leslie Valentine, 715-646-2390; E-mail: leslie56@centurytel.net

SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN (Missouri Synod) 140 Madison St. South, St. Croix Falls Pastor Mark K. Schoen Sun. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun.School - 10:30 a.m.

TRINITY LUTHERAN - ELCA 10 mi. W. of Cumberland on Hwy. 48 (McKinley) Pastor Neal Weltzin GT Office 715-857-5580, Parsonage 715-822-3001, TR Office - 715-822-3001 Wor. Serv. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:15 a.m. Holy Communion - 1st Sunday

TRINITY LUTHERAN - FALUN Hwy. 70 East, 715-689-2271, Pastor: Carl Heidel Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Communion -Every Sunday

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN OSCEOLA 300 Seminole Ave. (CTH M) Mark Kock, Pastor, 715-294-2828 Sun. Wor. 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.; Summer, 9 a.m.

WEST DENMARK LUTHERAN Pastors Mike & Linda Rozumalski 1 mi. west of Luck on N, 2478 170th St., Luck Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m. Fellowship 11 a.m.

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - ELCA

YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN 1/2 mi. W. of Hwy. 35 on U, 715-866-8281, Pastors Douglas Olson, Roger Kampstra, Myron Carlson and Danny Wheeler Services begin at 9:30 a.m.; Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE (LCMC)

877 190th Ave., CTH G, Balsam Lake, WI (Fox Creek) Pastor Neal Weltzen; GT Office - 715-857-5580, Parsonage - 715-822-3001, TR Office - 715-822-3001 Wor. Serv. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Holy Communion - 1st & 3rd Sun. of each month

5 miles E. of Frederic on W, 2 miles south on I; Church: 715-472-8660 Pastor Mike Fisk, 715-417-0692 Sunday Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Wor. 10:30 a.m. Communion - 1st Sunday

GRACE LUTHERAN - WEST SWEDEN

ZION LUTHERAN - EAST FARMINGTON (WELS )

(Missouri Synod) Pastor Jody R. Walter - 715-327-8608 Sun. Schl. - 8:45 a.m.; Service - 10:30 a.m. Communion - 1st, 3rd & 5th Sun.

LAKESIDE COMMUNITY LUTH. - ELCA CTH H, 1/2 mi. N. of CTH A & H on H Church Off. 715-635-7791 Pastor Bill Schroeder Sun. Worship 10 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.

LAKETOWN LUTHERAN - CUSHING Pastor Dorothy Sandahl, cushingparish.org Sun. Wor. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:30 a.m.

LUCK LUTHERAN Pastor Ralph Thompson - 715-472-8424; 510 Foster Ave. E.; Office 715-472-2605; www.lucklutheran.org (Sept.-May) Sun. Wor. 8 & 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.

716 S. Robert St., Grantsburg, 715-463-5699 Sr. Pastor Brad Moore David Ahlquist, Assoc. Pastor Sun. Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School 11 a.m.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Worship - 9 a.m.; Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Father Michael J. Tupa, 715-866-7321 Cedar & Muskey Ave. - Webster Mass Sun 10 a.m., Wed. 5:30 p.m. (Sept-May), Fri. 9 a.m. (Summer)

Pastor Doug McConnell Youth Pastor Chris Radtke At Grantsburg High School, 715-463-5794 Sun. Serv. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

DANBURY UNITED METHODIST

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST Pastor Carolyn Saunders, 715-463-2624 Sunday School - 11 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST GRANTSBURG

Rev. Gil White, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor; 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.

GRACE UNITED - WEBSTER Rev. Gil White, Sr. Pastor, Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor; 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m.

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST

Pastor Jack Starr Wor. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - during worship hour

2355 Clark Road, Dresser, WI, 715-755-2515 plcdresser.org Pastor Wayne Deloach, Intern Andrea Fluegel Sun. Wor. 8:30 & 10:45 a.m.

ELCA - 501 Hwy. 35, 715-646-2357, Mel Rau, Pastor Sun. Worship & Holy Communion - 9 a.m.;

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - FREDERIC

GRACE BAPTIST - GRANTSBURG

Pastor Father Frank Wampach, 651-465-7345 25293 Redwing Ave., Shafer, MN Sunday 9 a.m.

PEACE LUTHERAN - DRESSER (ELCA)

FRISTAD LUTHERAN - CENTURIA

Phone 715-327-4340, 715-416-3086, 715-327-8384 Pastor Theresa Riewestahl Worship 9:15 a.m.; Sun. School 10:30 a.m. Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER

htslumc@gmail.com 1606 165th Ave., CTH I, Centuria Pastor Freddie Kirk, 715-485-3363 Sunday Worship - 8:30 a.m.

Pastor Dorothy Sandahl, cushingparish.org 715-648-5323 or 715-648-5324 Sun. Wor. 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.

GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN - ELCA

METHODIST

Pastor Jody Walter Church Phone 715-327-8608 Sun. Wor. - 8:45 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:15 a.m. Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays facebook/OurRedeemerWebster

Rev. Rexford D. Brandt 447 180th St., Osceola, 715-294-2936 Sept. 16, 2012 - June 2, 2013 Sun. Wor. 8 & 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m.; Communion first & third Sunday of the month

FIRST LUTHERAN - CUSHING

METHODIST

Pastor Martin Weigand - 715-294-3489 Sunday Wor. 8 & 10 a.m.; Thursday Wor. 7 p.m. Communion - 1st & Last Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - MARKVILLE Pastor Tim Faust Worship - 11 a.m.; Sunday School - 10 a.m. Holy Communion - 1st & 3rd Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - TRADE LAKE Pastor Theresa Riewestahl 715-327-8384, 715-416-3086 Fellowship - 10:30 a.m., Sun. Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays

PRESBYTERIAN

LAKEVIEW UNITED - HERTEL LEWIS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST Rev. Gil White, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor Worship 8:45 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

McKINLEY UNITED METHODIST Pastor Annie Tricker Sun. Worship 11 a.m.; Sun. School 11 a.m. Potluck dinner 1st Sunday

OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST www.osceolawiumc.org; oumc@centurytel.net 306 River Street, Osceola, 715-755-2275 Pastor Mark Gilbert Sunday Early Risers Class - 8:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st Sunday

ST. CROIX FALLS UNITED METHODIST Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship Service - 10 a.m. Sunday School is at 9 a.m., Nursery available

ST. LUKE UNITED - FREDERIC 100 Linden Street, Frederic Pastor “Freddie” Kirk, 715-327-4436 Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

SIREN UNITED METHODIST Rev. Gil White, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Wor. - 10:15 a.m. (Nursery available)

TAYLORS FALLS UNITED METHODIST 290 W. Government Street, 715-294-4436 Reverend Dr. Rolland Robinson Sunday Service - 10 a.m. with nursery Sunday School - Sept. - May at 10 a.m.

WOLF CREEK UNITED METHODIST Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship - 8:15 a.m. COVENANT

COVENANT

CALVARY COVENANT - ALPHA Pastor Scott Sagle, 715-689-2541 Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Worship 10:30 p.m.; Elevator provided, welcome

SIREN COVENANT 7686 Lofty Pines Drive, Siren, 715-349-5601 Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

UNITED COVENANT - CLEAR LAKE Pastor Dan Pearson Sunday School 8:45 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m. CATHOLIC

CATHOLIC

ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Rev. William Brenna, 715-247-3310 255 St. Hwy. 35, East Farmington Mass Sunday 8:30 a.m.

CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH Pastor - Father Frank Wampach 490 Bench St., Taylors Falls, 651-465-7345 Sat. Vigil 5:30 p.m.; Sun. 7:30 & 10:30 a.m. Tues. - Thurs. 7:30 a.m.

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP Danbury - 7586 St. Rd. 77, 715-866-7321 Pastor - Father Michael J. Tupa Mass - Sat. 4 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m. (Sept.-May). Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appt.

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES Balsam Lake - Rev. John A. Drummy, Pastor - 405-2253 Mass: Sat. eves. 6 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 a.m.; Tues. 5:30 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m.Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:30 a.m. Sun. or by appt.

SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY Pastor Father Michael J. Tupa CTHs A & H - 715-866-7321 Crescent Lake Voyager Village area. Mass Sun. 8 a.m., Thurs. 9:30 a.m. Reconciliation as per bulletin and by appt.

ST. DOMINIC - FREDERIC Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-327-8119 Mass: Sat. 4:30 p.m.; Sun. 10:30 a.m. Call the office for daily & holy day Mass times

PRESBYTERIAN

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - GRANTSBURG

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-327-8119 Mass: Sun. 8:30 a.m.

Rev. Bruce Brooks - 715-483-3550 719 Nevada St. , (between Simonson & Tower Roads) , St. Croix Falls Worship - 10 a.m. (Nursery provided) Sunday School - Child.- 9 a.m.; Sunday School - Adults - 8:45 a.m.; Communion 1st Sunday

ST. ANNE PARISH Rev. Andy Anderson, 715-247-3310 139 Church Hill Rd., Somerset Mass Sat. 5 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.; Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 9 a.m.

1050 North Keller Ave., Amery, 715-268-7717 Father John Drummy, Pastor Sat. Mass 4 p.m., Sun. Mass 10:30 a.m. Mass Wed. & Thurs. 9 a.m.

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

Pastor Merrill Olson, Interim Pastor 715-327-8402 Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Wor. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.; tradelakebaptistchurch.org

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST - WEBSTER

CENTURIA ASSEMBLY OF GOD

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.

Pastor Don Wiltshire, 715-640-6400 Centuria - Phone 715-646-2172 Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

WESLEYAN

OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH

WOODLAND WESLEYAN

ASSEMBLY

WESLEYAN

Pastor Larry Mederich, 715-294-4332 occconnect.org Mtg. @ St. Croix Art Barn; Sun. Serv. - 9 a.m. Nursery and children’s church

Dairyland - Rev. Andrea Wittwer 715-244-3649 Sunday School - 10 a.m.; Worship - 11 a.m.

SIREN ASSEMBLY OF GOD

FULL GOSPEL

Pastor Andrew Bollant Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Morn. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Supervised Nursery; Wed. Evening - Worship Serv. 6:30 p.m.

WOOD RIVER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

EVANGELICAL

FULL GOSPEL

Pastor Dan Slaikeu 4 mi. SE of Grantsburg on Williams Rd. Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

EVANGELICAL

HOPE FELLOWSHIP OF SOMERSET

APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY (EFCA)

231 Bluff Drive, 715-247-2435 Services are Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Bruce Tanner, 942 U.S. Hwy. 8, Amery, 715-268-2176 Sun. Schl. 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m.

CROSSWALK COMMUNITY CHURCH Pastor Greg Lund, 715-327-8767 700 Churchwood Lane; 505 Old CTH W, Frederic Sunday School - 9 a.m.; Morning Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services

HOPE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH Pastor Dave Williams 933 248th St., Osceola Morn. Wor. 10 a.m.; Sun. School Sept.-May 8:45 a.m. Children’s Church & Nursery provided

TRADE RIVER EVANGELICAL FREE Pastor Dale VanDeusen, 715-488-2296 or 715-488-2653 20296 Hwy. 87, Grantsburg Morning Wor. 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10:45 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services BAPTIST

BAPTIST

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST - BALSAM LK. 1816 108th St., CTH I Pastor Gabe Brennan, 715-857-5411 eastbalsam.org Wor. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun. School-10:30 a.m.

EUREKA BAPTIST 2393 210th Ave., St. Croix Falls Pastor Willis Christenson, 715-483-9464 Sun. School - 10 a.m.; Wor. Service - 11 a.m.

FAITH FELLOWSHIP

CHRISTIAN CENTER

EL SALEM/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER 1751 100th Ave., Dresser Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Wor. 10:30 a.m. Evening Services Sun. 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. Call Pastor Darryl Olson at 715-755-3133 for information and directions

ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN

CHRISTIAN ORTHODOX

HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX 523 1st St., Clayton, 715-948-2493 Fr. Christopher Wojcik, Pastor Sat. Vespers - 5 p.m.; Sun. Liturgy - 9:30 a.m.

HOLY CROSS ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church, 28005 Old Towne Rd., Chisago City, MN; holyx.net Sunday Worship Service 9:30 a.m. NAZARENE

NAZARENE

CALVARY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 510 S. Vincent, St. Croix Falls Pastor Tom Reaume, 715-483-3696 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:45 a.m. & Wed. 6:30 p.m.

FAITH COMMUNITY 7535 Peet St., Danbury, 715-656-4010 Adult Bible Serv. 9 a.m.; Services: Sun. 10 a.m.; Sunday School during church service.

Hwy. 35 and CTH N., Luck Bill McEachern Pastor, 715-485-3973 Sun. Bible study - 9 a.m.; Sun. Wor. - 10 a.m.

NONDENOMINATIONAL

FIRST BAPTIST - AMERY

CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN CHURCH

NONDENOMINATIONAL

131 Broadway St., 715-268-2223; fbcamery.org; E-mail: churchoffice@fbcamery.org Reg. office hours: Tues.-Thurs. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Pastor Charlie Butt, Lead Pastor; Nick Buda, Associate Pastor Sun. Serv.: 9 a.m.; All ages Sun. Schl. 10:30 11:30 a.m.; Nursery available

2390 CTH A, 1/8 mi. east of A&H intersection Pastor Tryg Wistad, 715-635-9222 crossroadschurch@gmail.com Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - FALUN

NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY

715-689-2125 or 715-689-2156 Brian Krause, Lead Pastor Steve Ward, Assoc. Pastor of Visitation Tim Lindau, Youth Director Sun. School (all ages) 9:30 a.m.; Church Serv. 10:45 a.m.; Nursery provided

FIRST BAPTIST - MILLTOWN Pastor Marlon Mielke, 715-825-3186 Sunday Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., 7 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - TAYLORS FALLS, MN Located across from elemen. school on West St., Pastor, Dr. Kevin Schumann; 651-465-7171 Sun. Morn. - Sun. School for all ages - 9 a.m. Morn. Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.

FIRST BAPTIST - WEBSTER Church Phone 715-866-4111 Pastor Tim Quinn Sun. School 9:30 a.m.; Worship - 10:45 a.m (Nursery provided)

GRACE CHURCH OF OSCEOLA “The Cure for the Common Church” 722 Seminole Ave., Osceola Pastor Dr. Kent Haralson; 715-294-4222 or 715-755-3454; info@gracechurchosceola.com Sun.: Praise & Worship Serv. 9 am., Adult Bible Study 10:45 a.m., Children’s Sun. School 10:45 a.m.

NEW LIFE COMMUNITY - AMERY Interim Pastor Craig Jorgenson Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Children’s Church: K to 6th Grade 201 Hwy. 35, Dresser (formerly The Boulevard) Pastor Tony Minell, 715-417-1982; Office 715-417-0945 Sunday Wor. 9:30 a.m.; Nursery available.

NEW WINE CHURCH - CENTURIA 309 5th Street, , 715-338-2751 Pastor Scott Petznick Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

NORTHERN PINES QUAKER MEETING 715-866-5016 or 715-733-0480 for time of meeting.

ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sunday, 10 a.m. in the St. Croix Falls Library community room.

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

RIVER VALLEY CHRISTIAN 1289 160th St. (Hwy. 65), St. Croix Falls, 715-483-5378 Senior Pastors Paul and Sonja Hanson Sunday Adult Bible Class 9 a.m. Worship and Children’s Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

ST. PETER’S COMMUNITY CHURCH “Faith on Purpose” (Love God, Love People...period) faithonpurpose.org CTH F, Dresser, 715-483-2911 Pastor’s res./office Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

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Students of the Week GRANTSBURG

FREDERIC

Henry Slather has been chosen Frederic Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in first grade and the son of John and Sierra Slather. Henry has an older sister, Sophia, and a younger brother, Oliver. Henry works very hard and is focused during classroom instruction. He is responsible and is a good role model. His favorite subject in school is phy ed. When he grows up he wants to be a football player.

Mason Gustafson has been chosen Frederic Middle School’s student of the week. He is in eighth grade and the son of Doug and Doreen Gustafson. Mason is involved in football, basketball and baseball. He enjoys riding bike and snowmobiling. His future plans are to attend college. His greatest influence in his life is Clay Matthews, because he never gives up. Mason is funny, smart and helpful. He does very well in all of his classes and is looked up to by his middle school classmates.

Abigail Pickard has been chosen Frederic High School’s student of the week. She is a junior and the daughter of Melissa McLain and Matt Pickard. Abigail is involved in track & field, NHS, bell choir, forensics, teacher’s assistant, AODA, yearbook and works at The Pizza Place. She enjoys reading, eating, working and watching movies with friends. Her future plans are to attend college. Her greatest influence in her life is Mr. Pickering. Abigail is trustworthy and a good student.

Lakira Chute has been chosen Grantsburg Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in first grade and the daughter of Nicole Chute and James Lightfeather. Lakira is very kind and polite and has a good sense of humor. She is attentive and asks good questions in her classes. She comes to school ready to learn and always works hard. She loves to sing and dance and play instruments. She enjoys drawing.

LUCK

Phillip Brinkman has been chosen Luck Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in the second grade. He is a very hard worker and it shows in his work. Phillip is liked by his peers and the staff. He is very caring and helpful and goes out of his way to help others. He enjoys being outdoors, math, social studies, science and any book related to those topics. Phillip is new this year but has found a home here.

Morgan Buskirk has been chosen Luck Middle School’s student of the week. She is in eighth grade and the daughter of Jayme Johnson. She is a nice student who is always polite. She is involved in FFA and 4-H. She enjoys riding horse and taking care of animals. Her greatest influence in her life is her mom.

Jamie Preiner has been chosen Luck High School’s student of the week. She is a sophomore and the daughter of Nan and Jeff Preiner. She is a student who has undertaken leadership roles with organizations. She was a representative at the Lakeland Leadership Conference. She is involved in yearbook, art club, after-school cleanup club and helps with after-school all-stars. She enjoys drawing/painting and playing guitar. The person she admires most is her grandma.

Emily McManus has been chosen St. Croix Falls Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in first grade. She lives at home with her mom, dad and two sisters. At home, she loves to play with her cats and dogs and read with her sisters. At school, Emily enjoys math and art. When Emily grows up she wants to be a librarian because she thinks it sounds fun and she likes to read.

Brianne Mottaz has been chosen St. Croix Falls Middle School’s student of the week. She is in sixth grade and the daughter of Brian and Marie Mottaz. She has three brothers. She has a dog and a cat. Brianne is involved in basketball, volleyball, softball, student council and choir. She enjoys reading, dancing and organizing. She is a very motivated student who works hard to do well in every class. She loves all of her friends, family and sports.

Jessica Strabel has been chosen Siren High School’s student of the week. She is a junior and the daughter of Dan and Becky Strabel. Jessica is the vice president of the student council, class president and a member of SHE club. She is active in volleyball, basketball and softball. She is always smiling. She admires her dad because when faced with difficulties in life, he will continue to smile and be upbeat. She values honesty above all things.

Kiegan Glienke has been chosen Webster Elementary School's student of the week. He is the son of Brad Glienke. His favorite thing to do in school is to play in the kitchen and play Letterland on the computer. His favorite color is blue. When he grows up, Kiegan wants to be a cop. Kiegan is a joy to have in class, he loves to learn about the characters and is willing to be a great friend to everyone.

Emily Holmstrom has been chosen Webster Middle School’s student of the week. She is in sixth grade and the daughter of Steve Holmstrom and Michelle Freymiller. Emily is a friendly, positive person who has a good sense of humor and a contagious laugh. She likes being helpful in the classroom and is compassionate when she sees people are feeling bad. She plays volleyball and enjoys going to the HS games. She also enjoys hunting.

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Isaac Hendrickson has been chosen St. Croix Falls High School’s student of the week. He is a junior and the son of Trina Hendrickson. Isaac has a younger brother, Daniel, and a younger sister, Megan. Isaac likes to spend time outside, fixing things, hunting, fishing and hanging out with friends. He is the president of the FCCLA and a member of the new robotics team.

WEBSTER

Bailey Mangen has been chosen Siren Middle School’s student of the week. He is in eighth grade and the son of Harley and Amye Mangen. Bailey is an excellent student, respected by staff and his peers. His favorite color is yellow, favorite number is 81 and he loves baseball and hockey. After graduating from high school, Bailey plans on attending school for a degree in criminal justice.

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Anna Scheunemann has been chosen Grantsburg High School’s student of the week. She is a sophomore and the daughter of Karen and Shane Scheunemann. Anna is a high-achieving student, always eager to participate and ask questions. She demonstrates her ablilites on a daily basis. She is always positive and friendly with her classmates. She enjoys walking, reading, swimming, Ultimate Frisbee, creative writing and school.

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Logan Emery has been chosen Siren Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in fourth grade and the son of Dawn Stoner and the brother of Heather and Savonne. Logan does a nice job completing his homework and turning it in on time. He has shown respect for everyone in class throughout the year. His favorite subject is math. He enjoys playing on the iPad in the classroom. Logan admires his uncle Jay, because of his work with the St. Croix Tribe.

Cloey Johnson has been chosen Grantsburg Middle School’s student of the week. She is in sixth grade and the daughter of Michelle Morgan and Scott Johnson. Cloey is very polite and respectful. She is quick to smile and is always kind to all of her classmates. She works hard, participates readily in class and gets her work in on time. Her favorite class is gym. She is very active and loves playing volleyball.

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Colleen Claude has been chosen Unity Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in third grade and the daughter of Larry and Susan Claude. Colleen works hard at her schoolwork and often does more than is required. She has a positive attitude toward learning and school. She models expected classroom behavior and strives to be a cooperative, helpful member of her student community.

Destiny Bolling has been chosen Unity Middle School’s student of the week. She is in eighth grade and the daughter of Tammy Bolling. She is a hard worker and challenges herself. She has a positive attitude and has a good work ethic.

Lisa Sudaszewski has been chosen Webster High School’s student of the week. She is a junior and the daughter of Ina and Uwe Sudaszewski. Her host parents are Chris and Dean Phernetton. Lisa does a great job in class with a positive attitude. She comes to class with a smile and is willing to work hard. She has an outgoing personality and is friendly and kind to the other students. She is a great role model. She is involved in band, choir, dance team and volleyball.

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Coming events

JANUARY

Happenings in the Upper St. Croix Valley communities Webster

• AARP tax help at the library, 8:30-11:15 a.m., 715-8667697. • Lions and Lioness food distribution at Connections, 1-3 p.m., 715-866-8151.

THURSDAY/31 Grantsburg

• Parkinson’s Support Group meeting at Burnett Medical Center, 2 p.m., 715-689-2350. • Movie “The Big Year” showing at Crex visitor center, 7 p.m., 715-463-2739.

FRI.-SUN./8-10 Luck

• Winter Carnival. Pageant Fri. 7 p.m., Lions breakfast, Sat. 7-11 a.m., craft fair Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; fishing contest Sun. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

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FRIDAY/8

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Balsam Lake

• Poco Penners meeting at the library building, 2 p.m., 715-483-9738.

FRIDAY/1

• AARP tax help at the library, 8:30 a.m.-noon, 715-4632244.

• Winter Fest. Ice drag races, ice-fishing contest, etc., balsamlakecc.com.

Grantsburg

Amery

• Winter Health & Wellness Expo at Centennial Hall, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Luck

• Free classic movie, “Babbette’s Feast,” at the museum, 7 p.m., 715-472-2770. • Scholarship fundraiser lasagna dinner & raffle at the school, 5-7:30 p.m., 715-472-2152 Ext. 103.

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This barred owl flew down into heavy snow, right in front of the photographer, earlier this week in Burnett County. - Photo by Susan Steffen • Marine Corps League ice-fishing contest at Clear Lake, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Webb Lake

• Men’s Club ice-fishing contest at Oak Ridge Inn, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 715-259-7927.

Amery

• Lions Club ice-fishing contest on Lake Wapogasset, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. • Book sale at the library, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Clam Falls

• Indoor fishing contest at Clam Falls Bar, 3-7 p.m., 715653-2518.

Webster

• Indoor flea market & bake sale at the senior center, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 715-656-3583.

SUNDAY/3

• Ruby’s Pantry at the town maintenance shop, $15 donation. Open 9:30 a.m., distribution 10-11:30 a.m.

Grantsburg

• Bird-watching and feeding presentation at Crex Meadows, 1-4 p.m. with speaker at 2 p.m., 715-463-2739. • Feed My Sheep at Grace Church in Grantsburg. Doors open 8 a.m., 715-463-5699.

Lewis

• Lewis Jam - Bluegrass, gospel & country music at Lewis United Methodist Church, 6-9 p.m.

McKinley

• Fundraiser sale for Petersonautism.org at the town hall, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Siren

• Gun show at Lakeview Event Center, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 715-653-2271.

• AARP tax help at the library, 8:30 a.m. - noon, 715-4632244.

WEDNESDAY/6 Amery

• Early-stage Alzheimer’s support group at the senior center, 10 a.m., 715-268-6605.

Frederic

St. Croix Falls

• Blood pressure screening at Bremer Bank, 9 a.m.1 p.m.

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• AARP tax help at the library, 8:30 a.m.-noon, 715-4722770.

• Compassionate Friends, Tri-County Chapter, grief support in death of a child at First Lutheran, 7 p.m., 715263-2739.

• “Intro to: Parenting the Love & Logic Way” presentation at the school, 6 p.m.

• Lunch at the senior center, 715-483-1901.

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FREDERIC - Frederic Elementary will be on an Asian Adventure starting Monday, Feb. 11, with the celebration of the Chinese New Year, and 2013 happens to be the Year of the Snake. The snake is the sixth sign of the Chinese Zodiac, which consists of 12 animal signs. Ancient Chinese wisdom says a snake in the house is a good omen because it means that your family will not starve. All staff and students will figure out what sign of the Chinese Zodiac that they fall under, and there will be activities planned

AA &/or AlAnon, Polk & Burnett counties, 715-931-8262 for time/location. Amery, 715-268-8431.

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Indianhead Barbershop Chorus meets at the Balsam Lake old courthouse, 7:30 p.m., 715-483-9202. Baby and Me class - Amery Medical Center, 1-2 p.m. Moms In Prayer, First Baptist, Amery, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., 715-268-5408, Play group for children and caretakers at the Burnett County Family Resource Center, 10 - 11:30 a.m. Open Topic support group, 6:30 p.m. Call for location, 800261-7233, Polk County. Christian 12-Step Recovery group at Faith Lutheran Church, Balsam Lake, 7-8 p.m., 715-566-4215.

Every Tuesday

Siren

Bingo at the Burnett County Moose Lodge, Siren, 6 p.m. Sexual assault support group, Polk County, 800-261-7233 for location, 6:30-7:30 p.m Domestic violence and sexual assault support group, 5:15 p.m. Call for location, 800-261-7233, Burnett County.

Siren

THURSDAY/7

Free playtime with your toddler at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church,10-11:30 a.m., 715-557-0630.

TUESDAY/5

• Free Family to Family class through National Alliance on mental illness, at the community center, 6:30-9 p.m., 715-497-2484 or lacrestia.anderson@gmail.com.

The Latch breastfeeding support group at the St. Croix Regional Medical Center, 10:30 a.m. - noon. 715-483-0431. Play group for children and caretakers at the Burnett County Family Resource Center, 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Siren

Domestic violence support group, 10-11 a.m. Call for location, 800-261-7233, Polk County.

Clear Lake

• AARP tax help at the senior center, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 715-349-7810.

Amery

• Cardiac support group at the medical center, 1 p.m., 715-268-0291.

Clam Falls • Coffee hour at Clam Falls Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.

Amery

• Northwoods Flyers Experimental Aircraft Assoc. Club meets at the government center, Rm. 165, 7 p.m. • Evening meal at the senior center. Call 715-349-2845 for reservations.

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Frederic

around that. Another tradition that goes along with the Chinese New Year and will take place is the Red Envelope campaign. Red envelopes are handed out to younger generations by their parents, grandparents, relatives and even close neighbors and friends during Chinese New Year. A red envelope (紅包, hóngbāo) is simply a long, narrow, red envelope with money in it. Traditional red envelopes are often decorated with gold Chinese characters like happiness and wealth. On Feb. 28, Frederic PTO will sponsor a lantern festival where the families will be invited to purchase a lantern, come in for light snacks, games and the group release of the lanterns. It should be a spectacular sight that you don’t want to miss. The theme

Frederic Elementary will be on an Asian Adventure starting Monday, Feb. 11, with the celebration of the Chinese New Year. Students shown are (L to R), back row: Mirlande Brande and Adam Drier. Front: Teresa Neely, Braedon Dohm and Hunter Carlstrom. - Photos submitted

Making the dragon come to life are Tysen Wink, Sabrina Dueholm, Emma Aiken Bowe and Elizabeth Schaar.

continues with celebrations, activities, crafts and learning, with students getting to wrap a boa constrictor around their neck, eating with chopsticks, a Russian pancake celebration and many other learning activities. An Asian fair will be held at the elementary school on May 3 where students will showcase what they have learned. A Polk-

Burnett Operation Round-Up Grant will help with the ending adventure, an allschool field trip to The Stepping Stone Theater to see a played called “Heartbeat of a Drum” on May 8. If you have any expertise, knowledge or displays that you would like to share they would love to hear from you, 715-327-4221. – submitted