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Milltown homicide suspect pleads not guilty to girlfriend’s murder PAGE 5 UP FRONT PINE COUNTY, Minn. - As of Wednesday morning, Feb. 20, the Pine County Sheriff’s Department had yet to release the name of a snowmobiler who remains missing after going through the ice of the St. Croix River north of Grantsburg near Fox Landing at approximately 6:30 p.m. Saturday evening, Feb. 16. Law enforcement personnel and emergency workers from Pine County and Burnett County responded to the scene where they found a partially submerged snowmobile but not the driver. Two other snowmobilers told authorities they were riding on the frozen river in the dark when the victim hit a large patch of open water and disappeared, apparently swept downstream under the ice.

The name of the victim is being withheld pending notification of family. The Leader will publish any further information on its Web site (the-leader.net) as it becomes available. This was the second report of a snowmobile breaking through ice on the river this past weekend. A life was lost earlier in the weekend when a 22-year-old man broke through the ice near Bayport, Minn. while snowmobiling. The public is urged to use caution when venturing out onto lakes and rivers as ice conditions have been proven to be unstable this winter. - Gary King

An ice shack is a great place to warm up on a cold day or to celebrate a 16th birthday party. Shown celebrating at the South Fork Sporting Club’s annual ice-fishing contest held Saturday, Feb. 16, on the Clam Falls Flowage are (top to bottom) Bryce Highstrom, Zoe Emery, Shawnee Merrill, Reid Halverson, Sophie Vasatka, Denna Moody, Tristan Sheldon and birthday girl, Mercedes Moody. More photos in Currents section. - Photo by Jeanine Moody

Statewide and local primary results Roggensack, Fallone advance in court race; Amery School Board ballot set and Rice Lake referendum fails in a close contest

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer AMERY – Statewide turnout was expectedly low, as there was only one issue for voters on the Tuesday, Feb. 19, ballots. Several local communities had issues to decide, including a controversial Rice Lake school referendum and a primary race for the Amery School Board. Otherwise, the ballots are set for the April 2, statewide elections.

Supreme Court primary results

Voters will pit incumbent State Supreme Court Justice Patience Roggensack against challenger Ed Fallone in the general statewide election in April, after the two advanced on with the most votes, eliminating a third candidate, attorney Vince Megna.

Roggensack garnered approximately 64 percent of

the primary vote, with Fallone earning just under 30-percent. Megna received just under 7 percent of the vote and was eliminated from the final election round.

Roggensack has served on the state’s highest court since 2003, and mounted a statewide ad campaign to have a return to the court, which has 10-year terms.

Fallone is a Marquette University law professor and former practicing attorney, but has not served on a state bench.

While the race is technically nonpartisan, it has garnered the support of numerous outside efforts and money, in part due to spotlights of recent high court decisions on controversial issues involving limiting collective bargaining rights, as well as alleged incidents of infighting and even a physical assault allegation pending against Justice David Prosser against a fellow Justice Ann Bradley.

Roggensack has focused on Fallone’s lack of bench experience and union support, while Fallone has associated Roggensack with the conservative

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Red Horse coming to SCFalls ST. CROIX FALLS - A stellar trio of musicians from Red House Music will be in the St. Croix Valley on Friday, March 8. The group, known collectively as Red Horse, is comprised of veteran folk performers Eliza Gilkyson, John Gorka and Lucy Kaplansky, all appearing Friday, March 8, at 8 p.m. at Festival Theatre in downtown St. Croix Falls. Gilkyson is a politically minded, poetically gifted singer-songwriter, who has become one of the most respected musicians in roots, folk and Americana circles. Gorka is a worldrenowned singer-songwriter who was raised in New Jersey and came out of New York City’s Greenwich Village folk scene that produced such songwriters as Suzanne Vega and Shawn Colvin. Finally, Kaplansky is an acclaimed singer-songwriter, as well as a former clinical psychologist, whom the New Yorker has described as “a truly gifted performer with a bag full of enchanting songs.” Although the trio have been friends for years and recorded on each other’s albums, the 2010 CD “Red Horse” is the first truly collaborative effort. Back in 2010, the three friends began by recording their basic tracks in their hometowns of Austin, Tex., Stillwater, Minn., and New York City.

Then they worked out the harmonies while on the road together and when they converged for a few days in St. Paul. Tickets are $30, and can be reserved by calling the box office at 715-483-3387, e-mailing boxoffice@festivaltheatre.org, or online at festivaltheatre.org. Shown in photo are (L to R) Gilkyson, Gorka and Kaplansky. - submitted

Dakota Road performs on Saturday TOWN OF BONE LAKE - Dakota Road will perform at Bone Lake Lutheran Church this Saturday, Feb. 23, at 3 p.m. The band has become known nationally for their stirring original music and playful performance style. They craft powerful stories of life and faith woven in colorful musical styles ranging from acoustic ballads to rocking anthems. Individually and as a band, Dakota Road has released over 15 recordings with many of their songs being sung all across the U.S. and beyond.

Dakota Road Music is a worship and music publishing, leadership and performance company that specializes in original faith-filled music.

Their songs, ranging from sacred to silly, touch people of all Hannah Kalish ages and walks of life. Musicians for this special performance will be Hans Peterson, guitar and vocal, and Hannah Kalish, violin.

They will be releasing their new CD at this concert, “A Time to Mourn … a Time to Dance.” A freewill offering will be taken to cover the costs of this event. Bone Lake Lutheran Church is located five miles east of Luck on Hwy. 48, then south on CTH I one-half Hans Peterson mile. For more information please call 715-472-2535. - submitted

FREDERIC — Services are being planned this week for Hazel Bohn of Frederic, who died Friday, Feb. 15, at the age of 105 years and six months.

As a young woman, Bohn played piano in silent movie theaters, raised four children during the heart of the Great Depression and miraculously never received a traffic ticket in more than eight decades of driving, something she gave up at age 100. She was married for 74 years to her husband, Roy. Her mind was still sharp at 105, but her eyesight was beginning to fail, a challenging development for anyone, but especially someone who loved reading and the local public library.

Bohn told the Leader last August, just

UPDATE: Luck grad headed to ACM Awards show LUCK - Since publishing the Feb. 6 story, Staying grounded in Nashville, the Leader has learned Luck graduate Kale Nelson will be attending the Academy of Country Music Awards show, as bass player for the rising country duo group, Love and Theft.

Nelson 34, son of Keith and Teresa Nelson of the Luck area, told Leader reporter Greg Marsten that he has good memories of his hometown and school, but that he considers Nashville his home now.

Love and Theft is nominated for two ACM awards, Vocal Duo of the Year and New Vocal Duo or Group of the Year. The group, headed by Stephen Barker Liles and Eric Gunderson, will be in the audience at the awards show, to be held Sunday, April 7, at 7 p.m. in

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His time at Luck High School included playing percussion in the band, joining a few garage bands and asking band teacher Jennifer Gilhoi to offer him private guitar lessons during his senior year, 1997, as part of an independent study, which led him on a path of singing and songwriting.

Gilhoi and Junellyn Anderson, a Nelson family friend who now works in the Luck school front office, were interviewed recently by KARE-11 TV for a feature which aired last Wednesday evening, Feb. 13. The two-minute video focused on Nelson’s path to his success in music, including a recording of an early composition as a high school student and his thoughts today, including

KARE 11 reporter Lindsey Seavert and photojournalist Deb Lyngdal were in Luck last week to report a segment on Luck graduate Kale Nelson (photo upper left), who plays bass for the country music group Love and Theft, which has been nominated for ACM awards. His former band teacher, Jennifer Gilhoi (photo at left) , was among those interviewed. View the report at: kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=1010972 Photo above by Priscilla Bauer, other photos courtesy KARE 11.com HOW TO REACH US

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after her 105th birthday, that her secret to a long life might have been her lack of smoking and “perfect” blood pressure. She credited also her passion for sports, playing basketball as a young woman and following sports in her later years, especially college basketball.

“I have had a good life,” she said. “I thank the Lord for all I’ve had … and my family - they’ve blessed me so much.”

Information on services for Bohn can be found at the Rowe Funeral Home Web site at rowefh.com and/or the Northwest Wisconsin Cremation Center in Milltown Web site at wicremationcenter.com. A brief death notice can be found elsewhere in this issue. - Gary King

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Nelson said people can connect with him on Facebook or on Twitter @kalewillynelson.

Love and Theft is slated to play with country superstar Tim McGraw in May. - Gary King with information from KARE11.com

Eunice Kanne, author, teacher, dies at 105 GRANTSBURG — Eunice Kanne, a well-known and beloved author - and one of Burnett County’s oldest citizens, if not the oldest - died Tuesday evening, Feb. 19.

Kanne was a teacher for much of her life, teaching children of U.S. soldiers in Germany and elementary students at Grettum School, south of Grantsburg, at Branstad School in Falun and in IlliEunice Kanne on nois. her 105th birthday Her books fea- in December. tured pioneer life in Photo by Priscilla Burnett County and Bauer used her personal recollections to pen a biography of Big Gust, the one-time Grantsburg village marshal who stood 7-1/2 feet tall and became known as a “gentle giant” during his time in Grantsburg in the early years of the last century.

The Leader was going to press Wednesday morning when it learned of Kanne’s death and will post any information on funeral services on its Web site (the-leader.net). - Gary King

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Change of venue, separate trials sought

by Sherill Summer Leader staff writer SIREN - Jenna Danish, 33, and Thomas Williams, 42, of Danbury, appeared together in the Burnett County Courtroom earlier this month. They are both charged with child neglect resulting in the death of their 3-year-old daughter, Reena, who went missing Aug. 14, 2012, and whose body was found the following day in a canal adjacent to their home. But their respective attorneys are arguing that the two should soon have their own court appearances, and each should be tried separately and possibly not in Burnett County, because of the publicity of the incident in the local papers and because so many people were involved in the search for the child between when she was reported missing and when her body was found.

Judge Ken Kutz may decide if the two will be tried separately and if the trial should be moved to another location in the next court appearance on April 9.

In the February court appearance, Kutz denied a motion to dismiss the charges against Danish. A similar argument could have been made to dismiss the charges against Williams had the argument been successful.

Man held in Amery altercation AMERY – A report of a stabbing late Sunday night, Feb. 17, in Amery could not be confirmed, but authorities did take a man into custody on battery charges for an incident that allegedly involved at least half a dozen men.

Anders Majerno-Pena, 35, Amery, was taken into custody on Feb. 18, after a tip led police to his place of work.

While the initial report indicated a person had been stabbed and required extensive medical help, Majerno-Pena is only charged with misdemeanor battery and being party to a crime, at this time.

According to the probable cause report filed by Capt. Steve Smith of the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, a call came in early Monday morning, Feb. 18, of an incident in rural Amery, where a woman called 911 to report that her nephew was bleeding and injured after an incident at a home in the Town of Lincoln.

Details remain murky, but the incident allegedly began when Majerno-Pena struck the woman on the face, and then escalated later when two of her relatives got into a fray with the alleged striker.

When the two relatives arrived, they found the woman locked in Majerno-Pena’s room, and when they tried to break in, as many as six men got involved in a fray, leading to one of the victim’s sons being seriously injured and in need of over two dozen stitches. He also suffered a concussion and numerous lacerations and was treated at the Amery Regional Medical Center.

When authorities first arrived on the scene, they found nobody meeting the descriptions, but later were given a tip on where to find the suspect, and they took him into custody at a local farm, where he was a worker.

Majerno-Pena speaks little or no English, and several of the men who reportedly were involved in the incident were Hispanic friends of the suspect. Charges had not been filed officially at press time, and confirmation of whether a knife was used in the incident remain unconfirmed.

Police indicated they may seek other suspects in the matter. - Greg Marsten

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BC admin committee nixes joint dispatch

by Carl Heidel Leader staff writer SIREN—In a move that runs counter to a resolution from Burnett County’s Public Safety Committee, the administration committee of the county’s board of supervisors voted 5-1 to keep Burnett’s emergency dispatch services in Burnett County. The action came in the committee’s regular meeting Monday, Feb. 18.

Supervisors Donald Taylor, Edgar Peterson, Richard Anderson, Gary Lundberg and Maury Miller supported the LundbergMiller motion to keep the services local. The lone vote against came from the public safety chair, Supervisor Donald Chell.

Supervisor Gerald Pardun, also a committee member, was absent.

The public safety committee, in its Feb. 7 meeting, had approved a resolution to move the dispatch services out of Burnett and into Polk County. Chell indicated at the time that the resolution was an attempt to move the matter toward a final decision.

The intent of the resolution was to present a definite proposal to the full board of supervisors. It was hoped that such an action would bring an end to the ongoing debate by forcing the supervisors take a definite action.

Unless the full board of supervisors meeting Thursday, Feb. 21, reverses the administration

“The public safety committee is trying to move this matter along,” said Supervisor Donald Chell. – Photos by Carl Heidel committee’s action, this will end the most recent effort to find a solution to Burnett’s dispatch problems. The county is faced with the need to upgrade its dispatch communication equipment and the need to separate its dispatch and jail supervision activities.

Before the vote, Taylor briefly traced the history of the dispatch services question. An earlier consideration of the possibility of Burnett and Washburn counties operating a joint emergency dispatch program failed to receive acceptance, and then Burnett explored the feasibility of a joint operation with Polk County.

A feasibility study said that such an operation would be workable, and would save Burnett money in the long run. But that plan ran into opposition from emergency service providers and others in Burnett when Polk turned down the proposal for a joint operation, and Burnett faced the prospect of having to contract with Polk for dispatch services.

In addition to the support for the proposed shared dispatch operation given by the public service committee, support also came from people directly involved in dispatch services. Burnett Sheriff Dean Roland and members of his staff, Burnett Emergency Services Director Rhonda Reynolds and county Administrator Candace Fitzgerald all argued the benefits of a shared operation.

Just before the vote, Reynolds asked to share information from her own research into the matter. At first the committee members were reluctant to let her speak, but finally gave permission.

Reynolds said that she had looked at the long-range situation 10 and 20 years from now.

With projected developments in technology that would come in that time period, she said that a shared operation would definitely save the county money over that longer time period.

But despite the recommendations of the supervisors own public safety committee, and the

“It does not seem to me to be in the best interest of Burnett County to combine (dispatch services with Polk County) at this time,” said Burnett County Board of Supervisors Chairman Donald Taylor. information from those most directly involved in providing emergency dispatch services, administration committee members rejected the shared dispatch proposal.

If the full board of supervisors upholds this action, the county will most likely form an ad hoc committee to seek another solution for its dispatch dilemma.

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Concerns of Grantsburg Village, others, heard by Burnett County

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG / MEENON – The Burnett County dispatch center will stay in Burnett County for now. The concerns of the Grantsburg Village Board were answered on Monday, Feb. 18, when the Burnett County Administration Committee approved motions to not continue the process of contracting with Polk County for dispatch services and to ask the county board Chair Don Taylor to appoint a committee to look at dispatch issues.

Grantsburg village trustees voted to oppose the Polk “merger” at a special council meeting Thursday, Feb. 14.

“The (Grantsburg) board feels that the proposed merger would not be responsive to the citizens of our community now and in the future,” a Feb. 14 letter from the Grantsburg Village board to the Burnett County board members states. That letter, written following the Thursday meeting, mentioned loss of local employment, reallocation of taxpayer dollars, the unknown factor of future cost increases, the lack of plans to address rapidly changing technology and absence of a

911 backup plan as reasons for the unanimous village board opposition.

There was no buy-in from the users of the dispatch system along the way, Taylor said during the Monday meeting. He went on to say that he did not support contracting with Polk County at this time.

The Grantsburg meeting and letter was a response to public comments made at the Feb. 11 village board meeting. Police Chief, Jeff Schinzing, Fire Chief Derek Zeiler and county board members Dale Dresel and Gene McLean all spoke against the dispatch plan.

Each of the village council members spoke out on the issue.

Glenn Rolloff noted the opposition from the police and fire chiefs, said he was concerned about dismantling the Burnett system, and recommended a delay, saying the plan was not a good move now.

Roger Panek expressed concern that dispatchers in Polk County would not be familiar with Burnett County roads and said “Let’s keep it local.” Val Johnson said he was concerned about the Burnett County jobs that would be lost if the dispatch

center moved to Balsam Lake.

Earl Mosley commended jail Administrator Terry Nesvold for speaking out in opposition to the plan, saying that his action took guts.

“The county comes to us at the last possible minute,” Greg Peer said. “They give us no chance for input. There are issues of jobs, cost, the long-term effect. I am not in favor of the merger.”

Some clarification of the issues The Burnett County dispatch center issue has a long history.

The current round started with a report, “Two-County PSAP Feasibility Study,” dated Nov. 13, 2012, prepared by Kent Therkelsen and Associates for Burnett County. That study of public safety answering point services, the new names for dispatch centers, recommended that Burnett County contract its services with Polk County.

The combination would be a contract, not a merger. That is, Burnett would buy its dispatch services from Polk. The recommendation did not involve a new operation with joint or shared management by both counties. (As a side note, Polk

County Administrator Dana Frey says that no contract talks were started or are under way).

There are two separate, but connected, communication issues currently under discussion in Burnett County, the dispatch issue and the communication system issue. The latter involves Burnett County upgrading its radio communications system to meet new federal standards.

Those standards were first announced 20 years ago and have been on the county’s to-do list since then. The deadline for the new system was the end of 2012.

The county did not meet that deadline and was granted a 12month extension.

Burnett County is now obtaining bids for a new system of radio equipment and cell towers.

The dispatch center issue is separate and not part of a federally mandated update, but the plans for a new or changed dispatch center would need to be integrated with the new communication system which must be in place soon.

Election results/from page 1 movement to snuff union rights, calling her “part off the problem behind the dysfunctional court.”

The two will face of in April’s general election, and we can expect to see a growing barrage of issue ads from both candidates as the race is now set.

Locally, there were only a few races other than the high court primary for voters.

Amery School Board ballot finalized

Amery School District voters set their ballot for the April school board election, as five candidates vied for four spots on the spring ballot for two vacant seats.

None of the current candidates have served prior.

Districtwide final results eliminated one candidate, Robert J. Thompson.

Unofficial results had Dale A. Johnson garnering the most votes with 464, followed by Chelsea A. Whitley with 357 and Mark Pendergast at 308. Paul Jakupciak earned 165 to round out the April ballot.

Thompson earned 99 votes districtwide and was eliminated.

The vote is meant to fill seats left vacant by current board members Dale Johnson and Vice President Jane Johnson, both of

whom have decided against a return to the board.

Rice Lake school referendum

Rice Lake School District voters narrowly rejected a $20.4 million multischool referendum on Tuesday, with approximately 52 percent of primary voters voting against the proposal.

That referendum was meant to pay for extensive remodeling and renovation projects at the Rice Lake High School,Middle School and at the Tainter Elementary School. It was also meant to repurpose the Jefferson Elementary School, along with several smaller upgrades within the dis-

trict.

Rice Lake voters overwhelmingly rejected a $30 million referendum proposal in 2008, and advocates pushed the latest effort as a slimmed-down version of that failed proposal, and said the prospect of historically low interest rates made the issue more affordable now than ever.

Official comments from Rice Lake School District Administrator Larry Brown were not available at press time. The district has not announced any plans for a renewed referendum effort at this time.

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Officers say they were concerned about handling of domestic call

Investigation findings released

by Gary King Leader editor BURNETT COUNTY - Deputies became concerned over how a domestic abuse call involving a fellow officer was handled and suggested to their sergeant that an outside agency should handle any future calls involving that officer, according to findings of an internal investigation.

The deputies further claimed that the sergeant responded by saying, “I will handle it.”

Two 911 calls involving claims of domestic abuse against Burnett County Sheriff’s Deputy Christopher Culvey at his Webster residence in 2011 are at the heart of an investigation which thus far has resulted in the firing or disciplining of eight members of the Burnett County Sheriff’s Department at the recommendation of Sheriff Dean Roland.

Testimony from Christopher Culvey four sheriff’s – Photo courtesy of KTSP.com deputies who were at one or both of the calls in question, is part of more than 350 pages of interview transcripts and summaries from an internal investigation conducted last spring and summer.

The report was released this past week in response to open records requests. Due to the scope of the findings, the Leader has made all documents available online at the-leader.net to allow for a better overall understanding of the case.

No coverup In the report, deputies claim there was no favoritism or cover-up shown to Officer Culvey because there was no reason to file a detailed report on either the Feb. 9 or March 24 incidents as there were no signs of physical violence, only a “verbal argument between a boyfriend and girlfriend.”

But two of the four deputies who responded to the March 24 incident, Travis Thiex and Jamie Wiltrout, stated they were not comfortable with how the March 24 call was handled and say they spoke with the patrol officer in charge at the scene, Sgt. Thad Osborne, about what they would do the next time there was a call to the Culvey home. They said they told Osborne that another law enforcement agency should be handling the calls and that Osborne told them he (Osborne) “will handle it.”

Multiple violations Multiple sheriff’s department employees acknowledged violating a number of department policies, according to Detective Dean C. Meyer, who conducted an investigation last spring and summer into allegations that a concerted cover-up occurred by sheriff’s deputies and dispatch-

ers to keep information from their superiors and protect one of their own.

Deputies who were fired - Thiex, an 11year veteran of the sheriff’s department, and Osborne, a 20-year veteran of the department and 10-year patrol sergeant – have filed grievances against their terminations. A three-day hearing, is scheduled to begin May 7 at the Burnett County Government Center. It will be closed to the public.

Meanwhile, Culvey, the road deputy allegedly protected from having any charges filed against him by fellow deputies and dispatchers, remains on administrative leave pending the outcome of an ongoing investigation by the state Department of Justice into allegations by Culvey’s girlfriend that he improperly touched a child.

That allegation was taken to the Polk County Human Services in early 2012, bypassing Burnett County for apparent concern of prejudice. The complaint included a claim that the 911 calls made to Burnett County a year earlier, on Feb. 9 and March 24 of 2011, resulted in no action being taken. Polk County Sheriff Pete Johnson informed Sheriff Roland of the situation, and Roland began an investigation.

Roland discovered improper or no recording of the events by dispatchers and no written accounts of the events by deputies. It led to the firing of two dispatchers, two deputies and four disciplinary actions against other members of the department.

Hearing examiner Jeffery Kohler of Washburn County ruled that the firing of dispatcher Maya King was unjustified.

Kohler (Spooner city attorney, Washburn County Corporate Counsel), noted in summation that a “frightful chaos” was visited upon Burnett County and that he agreed with Roland in that “when one looks at the totality of the circumstances, there was a concerted cover-up.”

Verbal, not physical In transcripts from the internal investigation, and in separate interviews, Thiex and Osborne, along with another deputy responding to the scene, Glenn Gramer, said the March 24 incident between Culvey and his girlfriend was resolved by talking to both parties and determining it was verbal only in nature.

According to testimony by deputies, they separated Culvey and his girlfriend for the evening, Culvey apparently leaving the house in an orderly manner.

Osborne, in one of his interviews with Meyer, wanted the record to reflect that Culvey’s girlfriend offered him (Culvey) a parting gesture the night of March 24 by giving him a bowl of stew, saying “You haven’t eaten yet, hon.” It demonstrated that things had calmed down, Osborne noted.

Gramer, a veteran member of the department who was present at both the Feb. 9 and March 24 calls, said it wasn’t unusual for officers to respond to domestic calls where no arrests are made or re-

ports written, depending on the circumstances. Osborne, in his testimony, said the same, noting he had handled such incidents the same for 20 years - situations where “domestic” incidents amounted to verbal arguments.

However, Meyer’s questioning of deputies focused on department procedure and even state statutes, that require documentation of all domestic-related calls, quoting at one point from the Burnett County Sheriff’s Department policy manual: “It shall be the policy of the Burnett County Sheriff’s Department that action be taken in cases involving or alleging to involve abuse to include investigation of incident, referral to the district attorney, safety and protection of victims and arrest of primary physical aggressor.”

The policy also states any alleged victim should be offered an on-scene advocate and resources for domestic abuse counseling.

When no arrest is made the on-scene officer shall submit a written report explaining why, the policy continues.

That did not occur in either incident.

Statements The alleged victim claims she reported in her Feb. 9 statement that she called 911 at 8 a.m. because Culvey was hollering, swearing, calling her names and because he had physically backed her into a corner of their bedroom at their village of Webster home while hollering at her. She said she told Culvey she was going to call the police, and Culvey responded by saying go ahead, the police aren’t going to do anything anyway. Webster Village Police Chief Mike Spafford and sheriff’s Deputy Gramer responded to that call, with Gramer the apparent primary officer.

In her March 24 statement, she called at 10:30 p.m. because Culvey was upset, hollering, swearing, slamming doors and cupboards and was throwing things at her. She again said she was going to call the police, and Culvey allegedly said, “Go ahead and call the police, they won’t do anything, I am the police.”

Responding to the March 24 incident were deputies Osborne, Thiex, Gramer and Jamie Wiltrout, who said he responded on his own to talk with Culvey and keep his mind off of what was going on in the house. He was there to socialize and said he did not file a report because he didn’t do anything.

Some of the details of the alleged victim’s statements did not come out in verbal interviews conducted at the scene, according to statements made in the interviews.

Points of report Meyers report included the following information.

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As with most Webster Village meetings, there was a waterutility update from Dave Rasmussen of MSA. The environmental review for the project has been complete. The village board has a meeting with MSA planned for Wednesday, Feb. 27, to finalize project plans. An ad in the paper asking for project bids will run on March 7 and March 14.

Another meeting with the village board and MSA is scheduled for Monday, March 25, to award the project.

If all goes as planned, the water-utility project will be jointly funded by the the DNR Safe Drinking Water program and a CDBG block grant. The Wisconsin Legistature still needs to accept the federal funds that, in turn, fund the Safe Drinking

Gandy Dancer Park Mason Getts met with the Webster Village Board and received permission to use the Webster Village’s nonprofit status to apply for grant money that would be used for playground equipment along the Gandy Dancer Trail. He is hoping to raise some $40,000 for equipment that would be suitable for children ages 2 to 12.

This is the 9-year-old’s second trip before the board. At the first one, he received permission to explore the idea and was asked to bring back estimated costs for the project.

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Meanwhile, there is a drive to get all current CDBG block grants closed by June 25 of this year. This does not give the village board much of a window to act in, and there will be a condition included with the bid requests so if the Safe Drinking Water money does not become available, the project can be adjusted accordingly.

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by Sherill Summer Leader staff writer WEBSTER - The Webster Community Center will still be available for civic groups, wedding receptions and the like, but the landline phone in the community center will be disconnected. The move will save taxpayers $55.66 a month.

Trustee Tim Malony mentioned that the village board has considered disconnecting the phone in the past, but didn’t - just in case the phone was needed in an emergency. It was noted that since that time, cell phones have become even more common and groups using the community center would have at least one cell phone available in the case of an emergency.

The village board also is switching the Internet service at the village office from CenturyLink to Siren Telephone. CenturyLink was charging a little over $120 per month, and Siren Telephone will be about $40 per month for an estimated savings of $80 per month.

her his phone number. Osborne acknowledged giving her his phone number.

• Information gathered from a number of interviews indicates that disturbances at the Culvey residence continued throughout the year and that on at least two occasions, according to Culvey’s girlfriend, things got serious enough for her to call Osborne. She said on each occasion, Osborne called back and talked to Culvey on his cell phone.

• She also claimed that Osborne explained to her in cases where authorities cannot determine the primary physical aggressor, they have to arrest both people involved, and she demanded that they both (she and Culvey) be arrested because they needed to get help.

• Osborne and Thiex were dispatched to the March 24 incident even though Webster Police Officer Bridget Getts was on duty. Getts saw the two Burnett County squad cars responding to a call in her jurisdiction and phones the dispatch center to find out what was going on. She is not sure who she talked to but was told by a dispatcher that there was a call or disturbance at the Culvey residence and that the call had been taken care of and not to worry about it.

• Culvey stayed at the homes of officers Thiex, Wiltrout and Mangon on multiple occasions because of arguments Culvey had with his girlfriend.

• Osborne said he talked to seven county board supervisors following the disciplinary hearing of two dispatchers in June of 2012 because he felt the termination recommendation by the sheriff was unfair, and supervisors “needed to know the truth about what was going on in the sheriff’s department.” He also said he knew that eventually any employee termination decision involving union members would go to the county board.

• Osborne expressed dismay to a fellow employee over the fact that Roland instigated an investigation without speaking with him (Osborne) first, and suggested the direction of the investigation was focusing more on himself because Sheriff Roland knew he (Osborne) was running for sheriff against him. He stated he didn’t believe his comment was disrespectful to the sheriff. Osborne said lies were told in regard to what was said at the March 24 incident.

• Potential criminal violations for prosecutors to review for possible criminal prosecution, according to Meyer’s summation, include: two counts of domestic abuse and disorderly conduct against Christopher Culvey; misconduct in public office (February domestic) against Glenn Gramer; misconduct in public office (March domestic) against Travis Thiex; misconduct in public office (March domestic) and misconduct in public office (making contact with county board members) against Thad Osborne.

No criminal charges have been filed in the case at this point.

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Youngmark trial may be moved Milltown homicide suspect pleads not guilty to girlfriend’s murder

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – Scott Youngmark, 45, the man accused of the 2012 murder in Milltown of his 47-year-old girlfriend/ fiancee, Kari G. Roberts, appeared before a Polk County judge on Wednesday, Feb. 13, where he entered a not guilty plea at his arraignment on a first-degree homicide charge.

Youngmark is facing a life sentence for the alleged homicide of Roberts at an apartment in downtown Milltown on the evening of Nov. 30 or morning of Dec. 1. She apparKari G. Roberts ently died of blunt force trauma, and may have been dead for half a day before authorities were finally called to the scene.

At the Wednesday arraignment hearing before Judge Jeffery Anderson, Youngmark’s attorney Mark Biller suggested that they may seek either a change of venue or an outside jury to decide his fate.

Biller suggested that he would file the motion for a change of venue or outside jury due in part due to the extensive media coverage the case and Youngmark have garnered, including a recent Twin Cities TV news segment on his notably extensive criminal history regarding domes-

tic assault, lack of convictions and even witness intimidation.

“Along with the further press coverage to add to the additional motion,” Biller said.

Biller also told the court he was seeking a speedy trial request, “with a limited waiver,” so the case is more likely to be on a fast track once finalized.

The hearing also hinted at a time line on the case, as the final date to file motions was April 12, with a hearing scheduled for April 16, where issues such as a change of venue, trial length, evidentiary limits, even issues such as cameras in the courtroom, may all be addressed.

Anderson set aside the entire day of his hearing for the various motions to be addressed, but due to “all the unknowns,” he did not even pencil in a date when the case might go before a jury.

“I’d be hard pressed to set a trial date at this time,” Anderson said, noting that if the trial changes counties, they would have little control over dates or scheduling.

Polk County District Attorney Dan Steffen also told the court that he needed additional time for amended information on charges, due to crime lab analyses and evidence that is still being processed.

“We have things still coming in,” Steffen said, to which Biller did not object.

Steffen also stated later that he did not object to delaying Youngmark’s sentencing on a pending felony bail jumping conviction, opting to address that issue after the homicide case is decided.

Anderson noted again that Youngmark’s bail had been revoked on that 2011 case, meaning that even if he was able to post the $750,000 bond set in the current homicide case, he would not be freed from jail until he was sentenced on the pending bail jumping conviction.

“We’re in a holding pattern, of sorts,”

Scott Youngmark is ushered into Judge Jeffery Anderson’s courtroom Wednesday, Feb. 13, for his arraignment on a first-degree homicide charge, where he faces the potential for life in prison. - Photo by Greg Marsten Anderson commented. have been actively following the case’s Youngmark has been the subject of sev- progress and have been in attendance at eral in-depth media analyses reports in re- all of Youngmark’s court appearances. cent months, due to his extensive record The Milltown-based Community Referral of arrests, charges and convictions in the Agency also organized a candlelight vigil last two decades. Almost all of those cases for her outside her apartment several have been in Minnesota, but he has had an weeks after her death in December. That array of criminal charges since his move apartment is located just a few blocks to Wisconsin in the last few years, as well. away from the CRA domestic violence Memorial services for Kari Roberts are victims shelter. expected to be announced in the near future. Local domestic violence advocates

Threatening calls jeopardize future of gun class purpose.” (Wis. Stat. 947.013(1m)(b)) And due to the school’s reporting of the threatening calls, the sheriff issued a departmentwide notice.

“I put out a (departmental) memo … to everyone in the department, not just to patrol,” said Roland. “It was put out to everybody, dispatch and everybody was made aware of it … saying here’s the person’s name, here’s kind of what’s been said … make yourself familiar with the person and or the home.”

The county sheriff said as this happened in the village of Grantsburg, a question of “jurisdiction” is in play. The immediate agency in charge is the Grantsburg Police Department.

“I’m familiar about getting the (school) call,” said Jeff Schinzing, Grantsburg chief of police. “We just got it for informational purposes ... and that they decided that they were not going to have the gunsmithing class.”

Grantsburg police agreed threatening calls are a crime, but the harassing calls to the school over the gunsmithing class “did not rise to any level for law enforcement to take any action,” Chief Schinzing said.

“Well, it would if it involved some more action,” said Schinzing. “The school believed that they were just not going to run the class and so did not believe that there was any more threat,” he said. “No more action needed to be taken.”

Both law enforcement agencies said school officials requested of them not to take any action against the caller. The school only contacted them for informational reasons.

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She said she only called the police and sheriff, “as a matter of protocol from our safety trainings, as recommended procedures.”

The future of the gunsmithing class, which has been offered three times in the past, is now under review for “several reasons,” said Burgin. One reason is the instructor of the class said he cannot teach it again due to health problems. The other is the threatening call matter.

The sad practice of people threatening institutions over controversial and differing ideology is not new in this area. In fact, it’s under investigation.

“We have some people we’ve been watching for a number of years,” said Roland. “We’ve actually started working on an FBI case, a federal case right now with one.”

These people “don’t seem to want to play by the rules,” Roland said. “This county has a lot of strange individuals who want to dictate the rules, want to embolden their belief system upon others by force. Yeah, we have a lot of issues here.”

The threats against the historic gunmaking class will be addressed at the next school board meeting. Dave Dahlberg, Grantsburg Board of Education vice president, said it should be addressed to see what policies are in place to handle situations like this, and additionally see what policies should be considered.

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“He’s been in the district for years, and he has kids that go there,” said Roland.

“There were restraining orders in the past, and things of that sort. And when he drinks, he gets ornery.”

County records show he was arrested last year for disorderly conduct and jailed in Burnett County, Roland said. Police records also show “three or four contacts with him over several years.”

Besides his other problems, the father seems to have a problem with gun ownership.

“He was also very upset with a gunsmithing person,” Roland said. “I think they were members of the (Grantsburg) gun club, and he’d gotten mad at them.

That’s my understanding.”

Some school officials say this situation is under control and will be mischaracterized by press coverage.

“It appears that things are being blown way out of proportion with a lot of assumptions and misinformation,” said Joni Burgin, superintendent of Grantsburg School District, in an e-mail response. She is out of town.

“There were no threats made. The calls caused staff to feel threatened due to their anonymous nature,” said Dr. Burgin.

“Staff has been jumpy since Sandy Hook, too. To my knowledge no one was threatened. I know that I was not.”

Last December, a man shot 20 children and six adults at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. The man also killed his mother and himself. The second-deadliest school shooting in U.S. history horrified the nation.

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by Wayne Anderson Special to the Leader GRANTSBURG - Threatening calls were made to the community education office over a vintage gun-making class, prompting school officials to contact law enforcement, cancel the class and wonder if it will resume.

Cindi Throngard, director of Grantsburg Community Education, said she received three “anonymous” calls at her school office in December regarding the historic gun-making class.

The community night class teaches students how to make vintage-style guns from the 1800s. The students hand carve and build the replicas, resembling a firearm used by frontiersman Daniel Boone.

“I did receive a call asking if I was going to run the (gun-making) class,” said Throngard. In the conversation the male caller warned, “You better not run that class,” she said. “Yeah, whoever it was they wanted to make sure the class wasn’t going to run.”

Initially, she was unclear of his motive.

“I really at that point thought it was an odd call, since the person wouldn’t identify themselves,” she said. But after further consideration, she deemed the call threatening.

He phoned her twice more, and she notified school authorities, who called law enforcement.

“It is a crime to make threatening phone calls,” said Burnett County Sheriff Dean Roland.

Wisconsin law states under the heading of Harassment it is illegal for anyone to commit “acts which harass or intimidate the person and which serve no legitimate

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Tourism consultant becomes paid position at Luck Positions change at Luck Village Office

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer LUCK — Elaine Ogilvie, president of the Luck Community Club and past chairman of the Luck Tourism Commission, now has a new hat to wear that brings together her efforts to promote the village as a tourism destination.

At its Wednesday, Feb. 13, meeting, the Luck Village Board voted to hire Ogilvie as an independent tourism consultant who will first put into place and update some of the mechanisms for marketing the village.

The position, which will pay $7,000 a year, is funded solely by dollars brought in by visitors to the community, namely a 4-percent room tax that was implemented a couple of years ago.

Luck, said Ogilvie in a later interview, has everything it needs to draw people for a day, weekend or longer. A few of these are the Gandy Dancer Trail, the Ice Age Trail, the Luck Golf Course and nearby Straight Lake State Park. Overarching all is the small-town uniqueness of the village.

The problem, as she sees it, is lack of promotion. Her goal is to expose what Luck has to offer and bring people to town for an overnight to enjoy the area.

There are more than 30 venues where information on each of Luck’s events and amenities can be promoted for free, she said, including printed publications and online sites. This will be a quick task, said Ogilvie, but it is very important to have it done before people get their travel plans set.

She also plans to work with Interstate Park in St. Croix Falls, which manages the 1,300-acre Straight Lake Park just outside of Luck, to coordinate signage that connects the park, the Ice Age Trail and the Gandy Dancer all to the village.

Once the attractions of the village and surrounding area are advertised through various media, Ogilvie plans to start pursuing grants that will allow Luck to develop and establish new events and marketing materials to bring visitors. It’s possible, she noted, that a visitor may realize they want to move here, or even open a shop on Main Street.

Ogilvie is encouraging anyone with an interest to take a look at the village Facebook page or its Web site at luckwisconsin.com and contact her with comments or suggestions. The best way to get the information to her is by e-mailing luckwisconsininfo@gmail.com.

Marcy Plomski has been hired by the village as a part-time clerical worker in the village office.

Most exciting, Ogilvie said, is working with the research she found as chair of the tourism commission that shows what brings visitors into an area.

“We found that outdoor recreation is the No. 1 reason people go somewhere and stay overnight,” she said. “We have it all.

The golf course, hiking trails, lakes, fishing. We have what people want.”

Ogilvie likened the village to a recipe, complete with photo, for an enticing chocolate cake with rich frosting. You might see the recipe and picture on the Internet and realize that it looks pretty good.

You open up the cupboard and realize you have found all the ingredients. You then just need to take the steps to make the cake.

Likewise, the majority of people now plan the trips, whether for the day or for weeks, by using the Internet. Via the media available, they will be able to see that Luck has all the ingredients they are looking for in a destination.

Village office Things are changing up yet remaining the same at the village clerk’s office, with a change in the part-time clerical position and advertising to hire for a full-time clerk.

The office has been in flux for the past year, with the March 2012 retirement of longtime clerk Kathy Hanson, the hiring of Kevin Kress as the new clerk, and the resignation of village Administrator Kristina Handt.

In the wake of Handt’s resignation, Hanson came back to help out in the office, and the board had not chosen to seek a new administrator.

At the recommendation of the finance and personnel committee, the board took action to advertise for the position of fulltime village clerk. Applications are being accepted until the end of March, and once the position is filled, Kress will be designated as village treasurer.

Again at the recommendation of the finance and personnel committee, the board also approved hiring a part-time clerical person. Marcy Plomski, who has been working in the office half time through Experience Works, a federal program that employs seniors, will move into that position.

Plomski has been with the village of

Elaine Ogilvie, Luck’s new tourism consultant, stands by the informational brochures at the village “tourism hub” at the Luck Country Motel. The position, funded by a room tax, will focus on promoting the many activities available in the area. – Photos by Mary Stirrat Luck for the past year, but the village was recently notified that her hours would be cut from 20 per week to 16, with no option for the additional four hours to be paid from the village budget.

Trustee Ross Anderson, of the finance and personnel committee, said the committee has discussed the issue, resulting in a recommendation to hire Plomski as a village employee for 20 to 24 hours per week. The work she does, indicated village clerk Kress, would make it well worthwhile.

The board approved hiring Plomski at $9 per hour for up to 24 hours a week, with no benefits. The estimated $8,000 per year, said Demydowich, is in the 2013 budget.

Housing for seniors on the table at Luck Retirement community needed, residents say

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer LUCK — Houses and housing were among the first items on the agenda at the Wednesday, Feb. 13, meeting of the Luck Village Board, with one party discussing housing needs and another giving an update on progress.

Eric Kube, executive director for Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity, spoke to the board about ongoing work in Luck as well as the broader area of Polk and Burnett counties. Last year alone, through its A Brush With Kindness program, the nonprofit volunteer organization painted and did repairs on 78 homes, including 15 in Luck.

In the past two years, three new homes have been built, one has been rehabbed and one has been recycled. The three new homes are in Amery, Centuria and Luck, with the rehab in Milltown and recycle in Siren.

“We really have a lot of things happening,” Kube said later. “We’re serving both counties, and we’re going to keep moving around.”

He noted that a home at the corner of 7th Street and Park Avenue in Luck will be taken down to its foundation and rebuilt.

Originally, said Kube, the plan was to rebuild the second floor and put on a new roof, along with other work, but as the project began it became clear that the flooring, siding, staircase and windows all needed to be replaced.

In the end, he said, rebuilding from the ground up became the preferred option.

Tear-down began Tuesday, Feb. 19, and workers will be at the site every Tuesday and Saturday. Vounteers are needed, he said, and anyone interested can call the Wild Rivers office at 715-483-2700.

This year’s goal is to build six new homes, said Kube, and the organization continues to look for land donations like the 2012 donation in Frederic from Todd and Carole Wondra.

The work will receive a big boost in May, when 80 adult volunteers from Ameri-

Patricia Schmidt and Herschel Brown, both members of the Polk County Board of Supervisors, spoke to the Luck Village Board about the need for senior housing in the community. — Photo by Mary Stirrat Corps come from all over the country to work on the house in Luck, a home in Frederic and a home in Danbury. These volunteers will stay at Luther Point Bible Camp, said Kube, each paying $500 for the experience. Half the money will go to Luther Point for room and board and half to Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity for home building.

Senior housing While Habitat for Humanity makes home ownership possible for those who might not otherwise be able to afford it, the second presentation at the board meeting focused on housing for seniors who are financially secure.

Herschel Brown and Patricia Schmidt, who represent Luck and the surrounding area on the Polk County Board of Supervisors, discussed the need for developing a retirement community in Luck. Their discussion was rooted in community meetings facilitated by The Third Act, which has been seeking input on the needs of the retirement or near-retirement population.

“I don’t think public dollars should be used for this,” emphasized Brown, adding that private investors and developers

should be sought.

Luck’s comprehensive plan includes additional senior housing, noted Schmidt.

There is a need for middle to upscale transitional housing that would encourage seniors to retire here, she said, pointing out that it makes good economic sense because it will create jobs, increase the tax base and boost commerce.

Every day, said Brown, 10,000 babyboomers reach retirement. There are about 150 retirement communities in Wisconsin, and the idea continues to grow in other northern states.

In Polk County, 17 percent of the population is in the “senior” category, compared with 14 percent statewide. The Wisconsin Department of Human Services projects that by 2015 seniors will account for 18-21 percent of the population in Polk County.

The percentage is expected to grow to between 21 and 24 percent by 2020, and to 24 to 27 percent in 2025.

At the same time, the rate of growth of 18- to 24-year-olds in Wisconsin is less than the national average. Nationwide, this population grew 9.3 percent between 2002 and 2011. In Wisconsin it grew less than 6 percent.

Likening the situation to a business, Brown said that if the village isn’t growing it is dying. Luck’s Main Street has a high percentage of empty storefronts, with few interested buyers.

“I’m going to tell you things you may not want to hear,” he said, “but these are harsh realities for our area.”

There are fewer jobs in the community than a few years ago, Brown continued, and young people leave upon graduation.

Enrollment at the school has been declining each year, he said, and “the possibility of losing our school to consolidation within the next decade is a grim reality.”

All of these issues, he added, have little to nothing to do with the village board.

“The times are changing,” he said, “and the village has to change with the times.”

Luck, Brown said, needs a new direction.

There are many senior citizens that do not want to leave the area when they can no longer take care of their homes, and these seniors are in the medium to high end of the income scale.

“These seniors are not in low-income subsidized housing,” he said.

The village is within decent distance of entertainment, fishing, hunting, golfing, hiking and biking, for starters, he said. Its proximity to the Twin Cities, where many retirees are coming from, is an asset.

Developing some type of retirement community would add to the tax base, Brown pointed out, which is the only way the village can increase its revenue. It would create jobs in the construction industry and increase the purchase of local goods.

“Every segment of our community would benefit from a senior population that calls Luck home,” he said. “If you’ve got lemons, you might as well make lemonade. And the seniors are coming.”

Two members of the audience told the board that they are very interested in moving from the countryside outside of Luck into the village if housing is available. “I would move here in a minute if there were housing,” said one. “I can afford it.”

The village board agreed to refer the idea to the Rural Development Authority. Mike Bauer volunteered to sit in on the meetings as a citizen member.

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West Street added back into water improvement project Ambulance service to break ground this spring

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer LUCK — One segment that had been cut out of an upcoming water improvement project at Luck is back in the picture, with another part cut because it would not be eligible for funding from the federal Safe Drinking Water Funding.

MSA senior planner Dave Rasmussen and Luck public works director Seth Petersen discussed the change at the Wednesday, Feb. 13, meeting of the Luck Village Board, saying that the portion of the project to be cut is a control system for the wells and water tower. SDWF cannot be used for “source system” items, said Rasmussen, but only for “distribution system” items.

Board Trustee Phil Warhol told the board that the water and sewer committee recommended the project change, adding that the total cost would be a little less than the original plan.

As board members considered approval of a six-year loan of $338,000 to cover the village share of the water projects, village President Peter Demydowich reminded them that the current debt expires this year. The $338,000 loan, which was approved by the board, would continue debt payments at the current rate with no increase to the property taxes.

The West Street project will extend from Hwy. 48 to 3rd Avenue. Other segments of the project are 2nd Street between 3rd Ave. and Park Avenue, and Butternut Avenue by Main, 1st, and 4th streets.

Bids will be sought over the next few weeks, with bid opening on March 7. The project will be awarded at the March 13 meeting of the village board.

Substantial completion is expected by Oct. 11, with final completion by Oct. 31.

Construction will start after Lucky Days so that it will not interfere with the July celebration.

Northland Ambulance Ground will be broken this spring for the new 4,500-square-foot Northland Ambulance facility in Luck, RaeAnn Allen and Glenn Meier told the board. The building will house the ambulance garage, living quarters, office and an area for training.

About $110,000 of the $350,000 needed for the new building has already been raised, said Meier, who has been on the ambulance board for eight years. Another $60,000 in grant money is pending.

Acting as conduit does not open the village to any liability, noted Demydowich, and would still leave the village at less than 20 percent of its borrowing capacity.

The ambulance serves 11 municipalities, the Towns of Trade Lake, Clam Falls, Lorain, Laketown, Luck, Bone Lake, Georgetown, West Sweden, and part of McKinley, along with the villages of Luck and Frederic.

About 600 runs are made annually, Meier said.

The two were at the board meeting to ask the village to act as conduit for a $250,000 loan. Using the village’s tax-exempt rate would save the ambulance service 1 to 1-1/2 percent in interest, Meier said.

Repayment would be made from the revenue the ambulance service receives from the municipalities it serves. Each year for the past 10 years, said Meier, the service has assessed the municipalities $10 for each resident, with $2 of that amount held for the building project.

The board approved the request.

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Other business • The board approved the installation of a street light at 2nd Street and Butternut Avenue, to better light up the United Pioneer Home intersection. An existing streetlight in that area will possibly be removed. Cost for installation is $126, with

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• A picnic beer and wine license was approved for the annual Northland Ambulance smelt fry at the fire department, which will be April 13.

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Saratoga Weddings owner Mary Charmoli presents the 2013 Destination Wedding Fair grand prize to Tanya Wilson and Larry Hoen. - Photo submitted SIREN - “I’ve never won anything!”

These were Tanya Wilson’s first words after hearing that she and her fiancé, Larry Hoen, had won the grand prize from the 2013 Siren Destination Wedding Fair.

Wilson, of Cushing, and Hoen, of Balsam Lake, are busy planning their upcoming nuptials on June 22 at Weddings in the Woods, a new rustic venue located in Wolf Creek.

Wilson is a human resources assistant at Tenere in Dresser. Hoen works for Shafer Contracting as a construction worker and is also a volunteer wrestling coach for Unity Middle and High schools.

Both attended the University of Wisconsin at River Falls, Wilson majoring in business administration and Hoen in environmental science.

The couple met through mutual friends at the Coyland Creek beach party. A stop at Coyland Creek is being planned as part of Hoen’s bachelor party.

Wilson came with her mother to the Siren Destination Wedding Fair on Jan. 27, being one of 73 future brides who attended this event. She found several vendors for their wedding including Village Floral & Gifts for flowers, photographer Tellastory Photography and mother-ofthe-bride dresses from Peggy’s Fashion Rack & Gifts.

As a part of the grand prize, Wilson and Hoen received $250 in Siren Chamber Buck certificates as well as gifts from Adventures Catering; Austin Lake Greenhouse, Flowers & Formal Wear; Inter-County Cooperative Publishing; Lakeview Event Center; Peggy Fashion Rack & Gifts; Saratoga Weddings; The Gallery Gift & Floral; The Lodge at Crooked Lake; and Tiffany Lynn Photography. The prize will help Wilson and Hoen with last-minute needs for their special day just four months away. – from the Siren Chamber of Commerce 578158 27L

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Seniors: How much would a Chained CPI cost you?

“We must keep the promises we have already made.”

That’s what President Obama said about Social Security in his State of the Union address last week. Then why is the White House floating a plan that would actually reduce the Social Security benefits seniors are now receiving?

That is what happens under the proposed shift to the Chained Consumer Price Index for calculating the cost of living adjustments for Social Security participants.

The theory behind the Chained CPI assumes that all consumers are able to choose lower price alternative products when prices of their preferred products escalate. Not so for seniors for whom many budget items are not market oriented, e.g. rising health-care costs, utilities and transportation.

And, the Chained CPI is subject to annual compounding, substantially reducing annual Social Security benefits over a 10-year period. Use AARP’s convenient online calculator to determine how much your benefits will be reduced at aarp.org/whatyoulose.

Let’s not be taken in by political tactics.

Totally independent of the federal budget, Social Security is not adding a dime to the deficit our lawmakers should address. Encourage the president and Congress to get back to ideas that strengthen Social Security for current and future beneficiaries.

Robert J. Harman Danbury

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Recently, two of Polk’s municipalities have made a decision to discontinue community fluoridation. The village of Balsam Lake made this decision due to concerns about the cost of upgrading their fluoridation system, while the city of St. Croix Falls made the decision based on opposition from an organized group of citizens opposed to fluoridation. In either case, there was little opportunity for those public officials voting on whether or not to continue water fluoridation to hear from the medical, dental and public health professional community as well as from other citizens in these communities who support fluoridation.

I will address the public health perspective in this letter. Community fluoridation is one of the most exhaustively studied areas in the science field. Epidemiological studies carried out in the last five decades consistently provide strong evidence supporting the safety and effectiveness of water fluoridation in preventing dental caries in both children and adults. The safety of fluoride is well-documented and has been reviewed comprehensively by several scientific and public health organ-

izations including the Institute of Medicine, the National Research Council, the World Health Organization, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In addition, the American Dental Association and the Wisconsin Dental Association, as well as the last five U.S. surgeon generals, have also supported community water fluoridation for its effectiveness and proven safety.

Many science-based research studies demonstrate that dental caries increase quite dramatically in communities that no longer fluoridate the water supply. This is concerning because dental decay and caries in our children produce pain and discomfort as well as influence the ability to chew and eat properly. The result is poorly nourished children and less than optimal health. In Wisconsin’s 2008-09 statewide third-grade oral health survey, 21 percent of our area third-graders had untreated dental decay, and 54 percent experienced cavities. Because only 25.5 percent of Polk’s total population has access to fluoridated water, it is critically important that our public water supplies be fluoridated to give as many people as possible the oral health benefits associated with fluoridation.

Gretchen Sampson, RN MPH Director/health officer Polk County Health Department Balsam Lake

Where is our trust in God? In 1973, the Roe v. Wade decision legalized murder. Our nation has been in a decline ever since that ruling. As Mother Teresa told the Clinton administration, “Any nation that did not protect its children from the violence of abortion would not be able to protect its citizens from the violence of the streets.” How prophetic is that today. We, as citizens of the United States, have failed our unborn.

Matthew 19:14 says, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” God is holding each aborted child in his arms and has to answer their question, “Why?” They were chosen to be killed before they had the chance to defend themselves.

We should be ashamed voting presidents, congressmen, senators and even our local members who think pro-choice is OK. We selfishly vote for our own wants instead of voting for the unborn, the unborn who aren’t able to speak their wants.

Our dollar reads “In God We Trust.” I see no trust in God in this sinful nation.

Let’s put God first again as it was in the beginning. Let’s give our lives and our country back to our loving Lord, Jesus Christ.

Bruce Gustafson Cushing

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COMMUNITY Dispatch services To whom it may concern in Burnett County: I have been dismayed by what has been happening in Burnett County regarding the county dispatch center. When I retired, it seemed that the county was on a path to fulfill their goals of improving dispatch, coordinating resources and providing excellent emergency communications.

For well over 20 years as emergency management director, I heard many complaints about the Burnett County dispatch center, including inadequate space, antiquated equipment, lack of coordination with other emergency response agencies and more. All of the members of the county board in the last decade or more were aware that there were serious issues with the county dispatch center. The issue has been studied repeatedly for more than a decade. Temporary patches to the system were done through funding through the Emergency Management Grant system as well as emergency repairs when parts broke. It was well known that major changes were inevitable and necessary.

What was lacking, in my opinion, was the political will to make those changes.

Yes, the initial investment would be expensive and that is always a major stumbling block.

However, providing emergency services is the most basic and necessary of government-provided services. How long could a critical need be ignored or studied?

Finally, several years ago, it seemed that we had some progressive board members, an engaged county administrator and some committed county personnel who were willing to finally face the issue head-on and work toward a solution. At a time of severe budget restrictions, and a time when out-of-the-box options such as coordinating resources regionally were viewed as a desirable way to provide required services, this group of committed people investigated many options with an open mind. Among the supporters were past and present county board members and current and past employees. Even board members who were not directly involved with the investigative process expressed commitment to finding ways to accomplish the goal of providing improved dispatch services.

All seemed to agree that fixing the problem was immediately necessary, even though the solution may be a complicated and painful process.

Many options were discussed, including a stand-alone dispatch center. In any economy, but especially in our current one, it made sense to investigate coordinating resources. It is a proven trend throughout the country that makes economic and political sense as well as the desired goal of improving service. The county board expressed a desire to coordinate services whenever possible for just those reasons. When private business can handle global communications from one site, does it make sense for a small county such as ours to ignore the benefits it may provide us just to maintain the status

Keeping the focus on jobs and the economy The 2013-14 legislative session is now in full swing with bills being introduced, public hearings being held by legislative committees and the governor’s budget coming to the Legislature within days.

While a wide range of topics will be considered by the state Legislature over the two-year session, our agenda remains focused on improving our state’s business climate, encouraging job growth and growing our economy.

As we hear from job creators and small-business owners across our region, three themes consistently emerge. These suggestions include addressing our skills

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The county has studied the issue ad infinitum. The time is way past to solve the problem. Don’t blindly accept opinions of biased individuals or people with agendas. Take personalities and blame out of the discussion. Take out private “studies” made by unauthorized personnel with dubious information.

There are members on the board now that have a unique talent for tearing down other people’s ideas and proposals without offering any reasonable replacement other than maintaining the status quo, at the ultimate expense of the residents of Burnett County. Is this a way of solving our problems, or creating turmoil without progress? It is time to do the right thing.

It is way past time to procrastinate. Joining with Polk County dispatch will provide a progressive and reasonable solution to our dispatch issues of space, coordination, supervision, cost and quality service to our citizens. As with anything new, there will be issues to work through and bugs to work out. But the alternative is … what? Do nothing? Study for another 10 years? Build our own dispatch center at an unacceptable cost to our taxpayers?

It is time for those with the political will to make and stand behind a tough decision to come forward. It is time to lead, to work together and move ahead.

Bobbi Sichta Former Burnett County emergency management director Black River Falls

Re: Water fl flu uoridation Please read this entire article and review the Web sites I suggest. All of the following data might get a bit mind numbing, but this is the type of research that is available to make an informed decision about community water fluoridation.

CWF is supported by leading private and government organizations as safe, cost-efficient, effective against dental decay and disease, time-tested, well-researched, and simply one of the top 10 public health initiatives in the last century.

These organizations include: American Medical Association, American Dental Association, Centers for Disease Control, American Cancer Society and more than 100 others.

The specific reference for the following information is listed in each response.

Is CWF effective?

(CDC and ADA) Regardless of your position on fluoride, it is without question based on decades of research that CWF reduces dental decay and disease anywhere from 20-60 percent for adults and children. This is regardless of any topical fluoride like rinses and toothpaste. In other words, there is a further reduction in decay 20-60 percent above and beyond any other topical source.

Is it safe?

It is critically important to discern whether any scientific study that is claiming health risks is based on correnct levels of CWF and not based on excessive or

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Harsdorf 10th District Senate gap, expanding access to capital, and the need to review and streamline regulations. A number of bills already introduced this session are an attempt to address these issues.

In an effort to improve our state’s skills gap, I am co-sponsoring legislation that seeks to promote private-public partnerships to deliver skills training to both new and current workers. Under this proposal, job training grants would be

VIEWPOINTS high levels of fluoride. Each organization listed above, and dozens more, have validated the safety of CWF. What about some of the safety claims like osteosarcoma cancer from fluoride?

Let’s do some math. There are about 3,000 cases diagnosed in the USA each year. If over 200 million people receive CWF (and that number is increasing) … and there are over 300 million people in the USA … that means 99.999 percent of U.S. residents are not getting osteosarcoma … from any environmental source.

Would the American Cancer Society endorse fluoride if there was a cancer risk?

What about the risk of hip fractures?

According to a study from the Mayo Clinic from 1980-2006, hip fracture incidence is declining in the USA. This is despite over two-thirds of Americans receiving CWF. According to the Australian National Health Council in an exhaustive survey of trends from 1996 - 2006 … water fluoridation at optimal levels does not affect the risk of bone fractures.

They even produced five studies that showed a significant protective effect for bones.

Why are infants not supposed to take fluoride for the first year of life?

(ADA and CDC) Actually infants in their first year can take fluoride … either through drops as prescribed by their doctor or dentist if they live without fluoridated water … or through CWF, but with limits. The concern is that if fluoridated city water is used for infant formula, the child might be receiving more than the daily recommended amount … because babies less than year old might drink a lot of bottles in one day … and the goal is to keep them at an optimal fluoride level and not too high from too much formula. The risk of too much fluoride for them is mild enamel fluorosis. The ADA and AMA strongly encourage breast feeding first though.

Folks, there are very accurate rebuttals to the claims and studies cited by those opposed to CWF. There is a Chinese study on the harmful effects to children’s IQ from excessive fluoride that has been widely used by some opposing fluoride.

Many peer review boards have found serious deficiencies in the Chinese study (e.g. no environmental factors were considered like heavy metal manufacturing nearby … and no socioeconomic factors were considered like varying rates of poverty as they related to IQ). This study was with children receiving up to 10 times the guidelines recommended in the USA. Do city council members want a mandate for continuing CWF? Here is an excellent one. Ask any dentist what percent of their patients refuse fluoride prescriptions or avoid drinking their fluoridated water … or refuse their children receiving a protective cavity varnish. If it is 1 percent of our patients, I would be surprised. That means 99 percent believe in fluoride.

Community water fluoridation is safe, effective and very cost-effective. It has been estimated that for every $1 cost for CWF, they save over $40 in dental treatment. provided on a competitive basis to encourage greater collaboration between employers, economic and workforce development agencies, and technical colleges. I believe this approach will allow flexibility that will benefit both workers and employers and be responsive to innovation and advances in technology.

Another area of improvement suggested by job creators of all sizes – from business incubators, start-up companies, small businesses and larger firms – is a need for improved access to capital.

Neighboring states have frequently outpaced Wisconsin in investment capital for homegrown businesses. I was pleased with the governor’s recent announcement that seed funding and business development programs will be included in his budget proposal. In particular, I ap-

Please attend the SCF City Council meeting on Monday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. to tell them that your family wants the proven benefits of community water fluoridation.

Check out the American Dental Association (ADA.org) or Centers for Disease Control (cdc.gov) Web sites for scientific, evidence-based data you can rely on.

Steven L. McCormack, DDS St. Croix Falls

Opposite ends of the spectrum Reading the paper today, I see a huge contrast on many fronts.

In one article, Hauge, director of DNR Bureau of Wildlife management, is quoted as saying that feeding and baiting of deer increases the spread of CWD (via prion in urine/feces/saliva), yet in another article I see that Gov. Scott Walker, in speaking with the NRA, talked about changing deer hunting in Wisconsin to include allowing massive landowners to fence and have hunts on their property to attract wealthy hunters.

Then the piece on the front page about counting the number of homeless people in both Polk and Burnett counties, which depicts a N.Y. policeman giving a shoeless man a pair of boots on a cold night. On the other hand, our governor is refusing to accept federal funds to expand Medicaid to those least able to afford medical care in our area. Still more contrast is that Gogebic Taconite wrote a mining bill that not only has the potential, but is well-documented in other states, to have actually caused extensive polluted pools of arsenic, lead and mercury. This mining bill has the potential for chemicals to leach into the wetlands, tainting our aquifer, and let’s face it, the big money maker in our area is the tourist dollar. If this mining hits one of the sulfur veins that are all over our area, the result will be sulfuric acid runoff. If you have a fish tank, you know that the pH of water is crucial for the survival of fish. Cathy Steppe, DNR secretary, allowed a honey dipper to spread 300 percent of the allowable amount of human excrement on a farm with only a wrist slap. I have to wonder how many downstate/Minnesota/Illinois fishermen will be here fishing among billowing clouds of soap suds as this seems to be the next step.

Even Gogebic Taconite admits there will be pollution. They also admit that in other areas there were a handful of temporary jobs as they have their own employees and heavy equipment. So essentially, they just want to come here and rape our natural resources and then will be on their way to the next state where they are allowed to rewrite the environmental protection laws.

These opposite ends of the spectrum ideologies are not indicative of the Wisconsin I had known and loved.

Merri Ann Gonzalez Rural Shell Lake plaud the initiative to invest in programs that encourage start-up businesses and help entrepreneurs create jobs, given their importance to our small and rural communities.

Reducing red tape is another area receiving renewed attention. Employers and small businesses in our area have voiced their concerns regarding the impact and financial implications of excessive regulations. The Legislature will be reviewing rules and evaluating areas where regulations need to be modified.

What do you think should be included in the state Legislature’s jobs agenda? I welcome your comments and input.

Please visit my Web site at harsdorfsenate.com or call my office at 800-8621092 or 608-266-7745 with your ideas.

Rep. Severson issues statement on Medicaid reform MADISON – State Rep. Erik Severson, R-Osceola, issued the following statement in response to Gov. Walker’s announcement on Medicaid reform: “I applaud and support Gov. Walker’s

decision regarding Medicaid reform.

Under the governor’s proposal, we can reduce reliance on government run programs, while still maintaining a safety net for our most vulnerable population. We

should be providing people with a hand up, not a handout. In order to continue to provide Medicaid for those who need it, Wisconsin needs to address the rising cost of the program. Gov. Walker’s bold plan

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• Area news at a glance • Fireworks explosion injures Colfax man COLFAX – A Colfax man was taken to a hospital by helicopter Monday, Feb. 11, after a large firework exploded in his hand. Michael Schmitt, 55, was taken to Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. No condition report is available. The Dunn County 911 center received a call at 6:23 p.m. Monday reporting a partial amputation when the firework exploded. The Colfax Ambulance Service and Menomonie Fire Department ambulance responded, and Schmitt was taken to the intersection of Hwys. B and BB, where he was picked up by a helicopter and taken to the hospital. - leadertelegram.com (Eau Claire Leader-Telegram)

Steals snowplow, crashes it PINE CITY, Minn. - A snowplow driver from Pine City has been accused of being on methamphetamine when he crashed a stolen truck with a plow on it before authorities say he broke into a nearby home and was later caught by police. According to a complaint filed in Anoka County, 39-year-old Timothy D. Gross, of Pine City, has been charged with theft, second-degree driving while impaired, third-degree driving while impaired, leaving the scene of a property-damage accident and trespassing. According to the complaint, Monday morning, Feb. 11, at 6 a.m., the Minnesota State Patrol and the Lino Lakes Police Department were called to the area of the 6600 block of Clearwater Creek Drive in Lino Lakes for a motor vehicle accident. A witness said a pickup truck with a plow

had sideswiped his car as he was driving north on Interstate 35E. The witness said the pickup truck didn’t stop and then crashed into a ditch. The witness said the driver then fled the scene. Moments later, dispatch received a call of a break in at a nearby house on Clearwater Creek Drive. That’s where police say Gross shattered a window and broke into a home. The woman inside the house yelled at Gross to leave and called police. The woman in the house said Gross told her this was part of a chase before he fled the residence. When officers found him walking on foot nearby, he admitted to consuming a large quantity of meth while snowplowing over the previous three days. - chronotype.com (Rice Lake Chronotype)

Rep. Duffy appointed to seat on House Budget Committee

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WASHINGTON – Congressman Sean Duffy, 7th District, was appointed to a seat on the powerful House Budget Committee last week. He’s also a member of the House Financial Services and Joint Economic committees.

“I appreciate this opportunity and look forward to working closely with Chairman Ryan and the rest of my colleagues on the committee on proposals to pay down our debt and pass balanced budgets,” Duffy said. “This is a tremendous chance to work on the critical fiscal issues facing our nation and I can’t wait to get started.”

Chairman Paul Ryan had this to say about Duffy joining the Budget Committee, “Congressman Duffy is an important addition to the House Budget Committee. I look forward to working with Sean because he will bring a fresh perspective to the critical issues facing the country. He knows that if we tackle this debt problem, we can grow the economy and expand opportunity.” - from the office of Congressman Duffy

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Officials test new vote counting machines

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The new machines won’t change the way voters mark their paper ballots, but the new software should make it easier for clerks to process election results and get them to the media and the public sooner. Government Accountability Board Director Kevin Kennedy says the new machines will also make it easier for citizen groups to get results when elections are challenged.

“The data used to be stored on what’s called a prom pack, which looks like a cigarette pack — very expensive, old technology for data storage — now we’ll be able to use thumb drives. We all have a drawer full of those things so when people make public records request to see the data it will be much easier to do.”

County clerks like Lori Stottler of Rock County are looking for machines that will replace ones she’s been using since the 1990s for which replacement parts are no longer available. “I want to purchase the next brand that’s going to take us the furthest out and be that stable workhorse for another 15 years. I don’t want to buy another two-year lease on a new machine; that will be a waste of money for the taxpayers.”

The GAB will decide whether to approve the new machines at their March meeting, and they could show up at the polls by spring elections in 2014.

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Setting the groundwork for a Burnett County ATV campground

by Priscilla Bauer Leader staff writer SIREN – The reality of an ATV campground in Burnett County came a little closer when the natural resources committee voted to move ahead with the DNR application for funding the project during the committee’s Thursday, Feb. 14, meeting.

“Funds for these projects are limited,” reported forest and recreation coordinator Susan Ingalls. “Funds have to be applied for in phases. It’s unlikely to get all the funds in one year.”

With that in mind, the committee then considered whether or not to take the next step and proceed with submitting the application for DNR funds.

Burnett County Forests and Parks Administrator Jake Nichols said information needs to be gathered to complete the application including possible sites, an engineering cost estimate and site layout plans.

“It would be foolish not to apply for something,” said committee member Larry Main. “We have to get an application in. Washburn County has two campgrounds, they’re ahead of the game.”

Main then showed the committee a let-

Sue Smedegard, the secretary of the Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs, spoke at the Thursday, Feb. 14, natural resources committee meeting in support of creating an ATV campground for the county.

park, where ATVs ride through a constructed course, which Main explained was a completely different project from an ATV campground. Main suggested northern areas of the county should be considered when looking at site locations for the campground.

“We are in an area that would be ideal for an ATV campground,” said Main.

Natural resources committee member Larry Main advocated moving ahead with an application from the DNR for funding an ATV campground in the county. “We are in an area that would be ideal for an ATV campground,” said Main. – Photos by Priscilla Bauer ter of support for the project he received from the Burnett County Snow Trails Association.

Also speaking in support of the campground was the Secretary of the Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs Sue Smedegard, who gave the committee ATV use figures from a 2004 economic and demographic profile, done by the Wisconsin ATV Association and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension office.

“ATV’ers participate in an average of six trips per year, spending an average of $523.33 per person,” said Smedegard, citing the research.

“And 70 percent of these folks ride in the winter as well as the summer.”

“It would behoove us all to keep people here,” added Smedegard.

Nichols reminded the committee ATV campgrounds in Minong and in Shell Lake are located in municipalities, so there is no county maintenance responsibility.

Committee member Gene Olson asked about the status of the Penta Hill property, wondering if that land would be a possible site.

Main said that area was not an ideal site for a campground, but at one time had been considered for an ATV recreational

In other committee business The committee approved an increase in nonmetallic mining operations reclamation fee from $1,200 per acre to $2,000 per acre.

According to conservationist specialist Paul Cook, in 2001 Burnett County established an initial “per acre” amount of $1,200 when the program began. Cook said since then costs of labor, fuel and materials to reclaim a pit have increased significantly.

Cook told the committee the current recommendation is to follow a similar pattern as the county’s annual fee structure and create two separate categories for reclamation fees, glacial deposits, the vast majority of the county’s sand and gravel pits, and bedrock, of which the county currently has one large sandstone bedrock mine.

“The costs and complexities associated with reclaiming a bedrock mine are far greater than that of reclaiming a sand and gravel pit,” explained Cook.

“We’re trying to keep it a nominal increase,” added county conservationist Dave Ferris. “Most counties are higher than we are.”

Ferris explained the reclamation fee ensures if a company goes bankrupt or walks away from a pit for whatever reason, and if there’s insufficient reclamation funds held for that specific pit, and if it needs to be reclaimed (closed), then the county would be responsible for closing the pit and for the cost of the closure above the cost of the reclamation fee.

“The rate increase is so the county has no liability. We don’t want the county to get stuck with thousands of dollars in reclamation costs,” added Ferris.

Committee member Gene Olson asked how the rate increase would affect the pits Burnett County currently holds liens on.

“Will they have to come up with signifi-

cant more?”

“Some will change significantly, some not at all,” answered Cook.

Forests and parks report Nichols reported 74 to 75 percent of blowdown sales have been cut to date.

“We do not have many active sales going, so it has been a slow start to the year,” said Nichols.

Nichols opened bids for tree planting on 150 acres of county lands. Superior Forestry was awarded the bid of $43.45 per acre.

Dogtown Creek acquisition update Nichols reported the Dogtown Creek land appraisal price was $163,800 and said he would contact the owner to see if he could negotiate a price not to exceed the appraisal.

“I want to see how the landowner feels first,” Nichols told the committee.

“The owner wants the county to have it.

I will negotiate with the owner a price up to the appraisal.”

When committee member Main inquired about making application for a Stewardship grant, Nichols said the county hopes to use a Knowles-Nelson Stewardship grant to help pay up to 50 percent of the property cost.

Forestry and recreation officer report Forestry and recreation officer Ryan Bybee reported last summer’s rec intern Nate Hoftender has returned and has been helping with law enforcement on the trails.

“There’s been lots of activity with the snow,” said Bybee. “We’re glad to have Nate as we’re really short on help right now.”

Bybee said Hoftender would be assisting him until March when he begins a new position as a game warden. Bybee said the search for two part-time recreation officers is in progress.

Forts Folle Avoine lease renewed The committee approved renewal of a 25-year lease agreement with Forts Folle Avoine with an option to renew the lease for an additional 25 years.

Applications being accepted for 2013 co-op board election CENTURIA – Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative is seeking candidates for its board of directors. Applications are now being accepted from co-op members in Districts 4, 5 and 6 for the 2013 board election. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 8.

The spring 2013 election ballot will include open positions in the following districts, as terms expire in June for three directors: District 4: The Towns of Balsam Lake, Apple River, Beaver and Almena.

Presently represented by incumbent director Marlyn Bottolfson of Amery.

District 5: The Towns of McKinley, Maple Plain, Georgetown, Johnstown and Crystal Lake. Presently represented by incumbent director Jeffrey Peterson of Luck.

District 6: The Towns of LaFollette, Dewey, West Sweden, Lorain, Roosevelt, Luck, Clam Falls and Bone Lake.

Presently represented by incumbent director Robert Thorsbakken of Frederic.

As a cooperative, Polk-Burnett is owned by its members and governed by a board of directors elected from its membership. Board directors serve a threeyear term and attend monthly meetings to guide policy and budget decisions for Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative.

“Members of Polk-Burnett have the opportunity to make their voice heard and represent their neighbors by taking an active role in cooperative governance,” said Bill Schmidt, general manager. “Democratic member participation is one of the great advantages of a cooperative.

“I encourage you to consider participating in the co-op 2013 board election.”

All co-op members in Districts 4, 5 and 6 will have the opportunity to cast their vote in the 2013 Polk-Burnett board election. Ballots will be mailed in late April, and election results will be announced at the annual meeting in June.

Co-op members interested in running

for a board position to represent District 4, 5 or 6 may contact Polk-Burnett’s general manager, 800-421-0283, Ext. 313, for an application.

Learn more about Polk-Burnett’s board of directors and see a map of director districts online, PolkBurnett.com. – from PolkBurnett Electric Cooperative

Miss Siren attends St. Paul Winter Carnival

Future is uncertain The future is uncertain for the old water tower in Luck. It needs a new roof and must be repainted, but the existing lead-based paint must be taken off first. Total cost is estimated at about $100,000. The tower hasn’t been used in several years, said Luck’s director of public works Seth Petersen, and new technology means that the village can get by with just one tower. The tower could remain standing but unused, he said, but if it is empty it would be more likely to come down in a severe windstorm. — Photo by Mary Stirrat

by Liz Brown Special to the Leader SIREN – For 127 years, queens and ambassadors from all over the St. Paul/Minneapolis/Northern Wisconsin area have been invited to attend the St. Paul Winter Carnival, also known as the “Coolest Celebration on Earth.” This carnival is the nation’s oldest and largest winter festival.

As the reigning Miss Siren, I, Liz Brown, had the honor of visiting the kingdom of King Boreas on Jan. 24-27, along with 89 other area queens. This weekend event was arranged by the St. Paul Festi-

val and Heritage Foundation. I could not have had this opportunity without the businesses that helped and supported me by making generous donations.

I toured the St. Paul Landmark Center, attended the Crashed Ice event, skated in Rice Park, saw the beautiful ice sculptures and went to the coronation for the new St. Paul Winter Carnival Royalty, which included meeting King Boreas and the Queen of Snows. I had a fantastic time representing Siren and telling people about our lovely community. I will never forget all of the memories I created and the new friends that I made.

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Aerobatics show to be added for 2013 fly-in breakfast

by Priscilla Bauer Leader staff writer SIREN – Using words like expanded, wider and bigger, Dave Basten, representing Burnett County aircraft enthusiasts, told the Burnett County Infrastructure Committee of plans to add a number of new activities including an aerobatics show to the 2013 Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast.

“We pretty much plan to double the whole event to make it bigger and better,” said Basten when he and airport manager Jeremy Sickler appeared at the committee’s Wednesday, Feb. 13, meeting to present members with an update on plans for this year’s event.

Basten said the new activities will hopefully draw more people to the annual event sponsored by the Burnett County Agricultural Association, the Northwoods Flyers EAA Chapter 1537, airport tenants and aircraft owners.

“It’s an opportunity to bring more people here,” Basten told the committee.

In addition to general aircraft flying in for public viewing and the Ag Club breakfast, plans call for expanded displays of military aircraft and military vehicles, a classic car show, helicopter rides, emergency vehicles on-site, a 5K trail run/walk and the air show.

Basten said approval by the county would be needed for the aerobatics show as the airport needs to be shut down and security would be required at the entrances during the demonstration.

“As owners of the airport, we need to ask the FAA for approval to shut down,” interjected committee Chair Chuck Awe. Sickler said an additional insurance rider would also be needed for the aerobatics show. “We’re covered for the fly-in under our own policy but not for the air show.”

Sickler requested a carryover of funds to cover the approximately $1,500 cost of the rider.

“This is an opportunity to show people what Burnett County has, ” commented Basten. “The airport is an asset for the whole community.”

Basten said money for the event would be raised through donations from community sponsors. “We had over 25 local

The committee approved the carryover of $1,500 for the insurance rider and and an additional $1,500 for 40 gallons of highpotency weed killer for treatment of 10,000 feet of fence surrounding the airport.

New tractor for shared use The committee approved the low bid of $15,873 by Baribeau Implement Co. Inc., of St. Croix Falls, for a Farmall tractor, which will be shared between the forestry department and the airport.

Each department had budgeted $11,000 for the purchase. The bid came in under that amount so both requested the purchase including a 60-month extended warranty with leftover funds, which was also approved by the committee.

Dave Basten appeared at the Burnett County Infrastructure Committee on Wednesday, Feb. 13, to present an update on plans for this year’s Burnett County Fly-In/Drive-in Breakfast. Basten said an aerobatics air show would be added to the annual airport event. – Photo by Priscilla Bauer sponsors in 2012. The banners with those sponsors names raised $7,001.”

Sickler said the aerobatics show alone would cost up to $3,000 with the entire event costing over $10,000.

Basten said promotion of the July 27 event would include having a float in local July Fourth parades and posters.

Another fun family activity planned at the airport is a day of kite flying sponsored by the Minnesota Kite Builders Association.

The group held the event at the airport for the first time last year and would like to come back to Siren to hold the event again in 2013.

“I’m in favor of doing it,” said committee member Dale Dresel. “It’s a great thing for kids, showing them how to build and fly kites.”

“They put up quite a display,” said Awe. “We are getting a good relationship with Siren Chamber and Siren Tourism.

They brought this event to us.”

Airport fuel tank refurbishment Sickler reported he received a quote of $14, 600 from a company specializing in industrial coating to refurbish the airport fuel tank.

Hearing the high estimate gave rise to discussion by the committee if it might be to the county’s advantage to upgrade the fuel system as compared to repairing the 1968 tank.

“It’s on our long-range plan to replace the fuel system but that was down the road,” commented Awe. “We have a small tank and a slow pump,” Sickler told the committee. “This causes us to sell less jet fuel.”

Sickler said the deadline for getting the tank painted was May 31, but an extension could be obtained if there was evidence the refurbishing was in the works.

Awe said a meeting with the Bureau of Aeronautics, scheduled for March to discuss the airport’s long-range plan, could give information on the availability of funds for the airport.

Heated discussion on highway projects Highway Commissioner Bob Morehouse’s answer to committee member Dresel’s inquiry, as to the progress of highway projects, led to a heated discussion.

Morehouse informed the committee he was told by the county administrator to put the projects on hold.

Dresel said $1 million was approved by

Asian Adventure begins Frederic Elementary Schools Asian Adventure kicked off on Monday, Feb. 11, with the celebration of the Chinese New Year. Students sang two Chinese songs, learned about the Chinese Zodiac and found out what animal sign they each fall under. There was a special performance where the students performed a lion dance, learned about the Chinese Money God and the red envelope campaign. There will be numerous events and projects happening with the Asian Adventure. Photos shown: The Frederic Elementary School staff got in the spirit of the Asian Adventure as did students, who dressed up in fancy clothes. A student takes a turn at a spinner game titled The Chinese Zodiac. - Photos submitted

the committee and county board for highway projects, and work on projects should have already begun.

“It’s a disgrace what’s going on,” remarked Dresel. Both Dresel and Moorhouse agreed for any highway projects to get done this year, work should have been started by now.

“Why hasn’t the administrator had the courtesy to come to this committee to let us know projects are on hold,” asked Awe. “We need better communication.”

Committee member Rick Anderson then commented financing of the communication towers has not been settled and bonding could be done at the same time for highway projects and the towers.

Maintenance report Maintenance Supervisor Gary Faught said the government center’s air-conditioning system equipment is becoming obsolete with parts getting harder to find, so more expensive. Faught added that replacement of one air conditioner would cost $40,000 to $50,000.

Both committee members Dresel and Anderson recommended moving replacement of air-conditioning units up on the calendar for replacement.

Capital improvement planning The report from Faught lead to a discussion on capital improvement planning.

“We are trying to make a capital improvement long-range plan with the intent to prioritize items needed,” said Awe. “This is the first time we’ve had a capital plan. It includes capital projects and equipment.”

Awe said capital equipment reports from each department would be brought to the capital improvement committee for the county budgeting process with a final capital long-range plan being the job of the infrastructure and administration committees.

“We need to have a handle on what we are spending because we’re considering borrowing money, and borrowing money means taxes,” remarked Awe. “We will be working together to get things we need in a timely manner and appropriately, and asking what Burnett County residents can afford,” Awe added.

Frederic

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Three state-bound for St. Croix Falls wrestling Rademacher wins sectional title at 182 pounds

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer SOMERSET – The St. Croix Falls wrestling team has three athletes heading to the state tournament with the experience and talent to make some noise in their respective weight classes this weekend.

All three are previous state qualifiers, including James Klassen at 120 pounds, who finished third overall and is making his third consecutive trip to the big mat in Madison. Klassen is just the sixth wrestler in school history to make it to state three times and enters the tournament with a 28-5 record.

At the Division 2 sectionals last Saturday, Feb. 16, in Somerset, Klassen won his first match by an 11-3 major decision over Bailey Langer of Prescott, before losing a close match in the finals to Jared Boon of Neilsville/Greenwood/Loyal, 6-5. Klassen would win his final two matches of the day by a 20-4 technical fall over Jorge Roundwind of Ashland and by pin in 5 minutes, 36 seconds against Luke Schroeder of Rice Lake.

In the past, Klassen hasn’t finished as strong as he or coach Dan Clark hoped he could, but this year everyone is hoping for a different result.

“This is it, he’s a senior, and he’s good enough to win matches down there, not just to get there. It’d be disappointing if he goes down there and gets beat right away.

That’s how I feel, and I think that’s how he feels,” said Clark.

Klassen’s first match of the state tournament will be on Thursday, Feb. 21, beginning at 7:15 p.m. against Ryan Engel (34-7)

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SIREN – Two-time Olympic hockey player Molly Engstrom announced her retirement from the U.S. Women’s National team program in late December and has since decided to offer up a chance for fans to purchase new or used right-handed hockey sticks. Some include those used in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, where the former University of Wisconsin star was selected the top defenseman in 2010, leading the United States to a silver medal. The Siren native also played on the bronze-medal team in the 2006 Turin Games and helped the Americans win four world titles. Engstrom has up to 25 Easton, right-handed hockey sticks up for sale. To purchase one, call 715-220-1715. – Marty Seeger

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Joe Rademacher is 42-0 heading to the state tournament in Madison set for this week, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 21-23. Rademacher earned his sectional championship at 182 pounds last Saturday, Feb. 16, at Somerset. – Photos by Marty Seeger of East Troy. the actual wrestling ability. Movement, Making their second trips to the state angles and all the things that go with tournament are Drew Wheeler (39-3) at being a good wrestler. He’s come a long 106 pounds and, still undefeated, Joe ways since last year,” Clark said, but Rademacher (42-0) at 182. added that he will face his biggest chalRademacher, a junior, breezed through lenge of the year this weekend. his bracket on the way to his sectional Clark said, “42-0 going into state doeschampionship. His first two matches n’t mean anything because you’re three came by pin with the first coming against matches away, but I’m confident that if he Harry Lipke of Black River Falls in 1 wrestles his style down there, he should minute, 22 seconds, and Lucas Hagberg be OK.” (37-8) of Spooner in 2 minutes, 23 seconds.

Rademacher will wrestle his first match During the finals, Rademacher defeated of the tournament on Friday, Feb. 22, beKyle Aaby (41-3) of St. Croix Central by a ginning at 11:15 a.m. He will face the win7-1 decision. ner between Ethan Cook (34-3) of Lomira At 6 feet, 2 inches, Rademacher towers and August Peplinski (40-10) of Whittenover the competition and has physically berg. outmatched opponents throughout the Wheeler, a senior, will also have a chalyear, yet has made significant improve- lenge at 106, even though Clark said he ments from last season according to Clark. could have possibly chosen a different “The thing that’s come for him this year, that he didn’t have as much last year, is See Wrestling /next page

CENTURIA – St. Croix Valley Raceway, under the guidance of track coowner Ron Bernhagen, has introduced a revamped championship points system for its 2013 Future Four and Pure Stock divisions. “Points are important to a lot of drivers, and we think this program is going to deepen the pool of drivers who are willing and able to compete for a track title,” said Bernhagen. Under the Futuristic Pure Championship system, all drivers who take the green flag in a heat race will be given the same number of points as the feature winner for that night through the month of June. For races held on or after July 1, normal points will be awarded for both classes.

“In 2013, any Future Four or Pure Stock driver that has raced with us every week will be in a tie for first place on July 1.

Pure Stock and Future Four race teams are the truest representation of our sport at the grassroots level, they are immensely important to racing’s present and future. As promoters, we have to be willing to try strategies that can help strengthen the life blood of local racing.

We hope the Futuristic Pure Championship program illustrates just how much we enjoy and value their choice to race at The Valley,” Bernhagen said. St. Croix Valley Raceway begins its second full race season on Friday, April 26. Additional details can be found at SCVRaceway.com or on Facebook as they become available. – submitted

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St. Croix Falls senior James Klassen is headed to state after taking third place at the sectional tournament in Somerset.

St. Croix Falls junior Drew Wheeler pinned Cole Rossow of Melrose-Mindoro/G.E.T. in the semifinals match at Somerset. Wheeler took second overall at 106 pounds.

LEADER LAND – The Grantsburg at Frederic girls basketball game is being broadcast on 104.9 FM beginning at 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, Feb. 21. Tune into 104.9 FM for playoff boys, and playoff girls basketball games on 104.9 FM, on Feb. 21, 22, 23, and 26. Teams and times of games are to be determined. On 1260 AM, updates from the WIAA state wrestling tournament can be heard on Thursday, Feb. 21, at 3 p.m., on Friday, Feb. 22, at 10 a.m., and Saturday, Feb. 23, beginning at 11 a.m.

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Saints season ends in Osceola

Webster also finishes season but five still playing on Osceola 55, St. Croix Falls 37

by Garth Olson Special to the Leader OSCEOLA – St. Croix Falls wrapped up its season Tuesday, Feb. 19, after falling 5537 to Osceola during the first round of the WIAA Division 3 basketball playoffs.

Osceola jumped out to a quick 19-5 lead at the end of the first quarter and led at the half 33-21. The Saints hopes of rallying during the second half slipped away, as Osceola extended its lead 47-28 after three quarters. St. Croix Falls’ Andrew Erickson and Nikolas Neuman each scored 12 points to lead the Saints. Noah Casterton added five points and Jacob Jacobson chipped in four points.

Osceola’s Trevor Pauley led the Chieftains with 22 points, while Trevor Carlson scored 14. Osceola’s Tyler Maxon and Mark Johnson-Trice each scored seven points.

Osceola advances to Barron on Friday, Feb. 22 to play in the regional semifinal.

Frederic 58, South Shore 28 FREDERIC – Despite a bit of a cold start, the Viking boys basketball team got things moving against South Shore in the opening round of the WIAA playoffs Tuesday, Feb. 19, and a 30-point victory to move on to the next round. The next game will be played at Solon Springs on Friday, Feb. 22, and will be the second time the teams meet this season. Frederic lost their season opener to the Eagles but the Vikings have steadily improved since then, and have a good shot at making the regional final to be played the following Saturday.

On Tuesday, the Vikings never allowed South Shore to hang around, with exception to the first quarter when Frederic led 12-6. But in the second quarter, the Vikings started pulling away with help from Ian Lexen, who had 14 points in the first half, and a pair of key 3-pointers from Austin Kurkowski.

The Vikings led 28-14 at the half and continued to pile on the points in the third quarter, where Jaryd Braden hit several key jump shots for a total of nine points, which included a put-back at the buzzer to give Frederic a 46-22 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Vikings game this Friday, Feb. 22, against Solon Springs is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. – Marty Seeger Siren 62, Mellen 33 MELLEN – The Dragons pulled out a convincing first-round playoff win on the road at Mellen on Tuesday, Feb. 19. Siren is scheduled to play at No. 1 seeded Drummond this Friday, Feb. 22, beginning at 6 p.m.

“After a season filled with injuries and early inexperience, it was nice to finally get into the playoffs and face off against a team, school of our size, enrollment. Highlights of the game included great team defense and very balanced team scoring,” said coach Jon Ruud.

It was a sloppy start to the game on offense, according to Ruud, but in the sec-

Nikolas Neuman, No. 3, and Noah Casterton, No. 32, fight for a rebound against Osceola’s Tyler Maxon during the playoffs on Tuesday, Feb. 19. – Photo by Garth Olson

The Frederic VIkings rowdy section pressured South Shore with silence and the soft rustling of newspapers on Tuesday, Feb. 19, making it a bit awkward for opponents when they went to the free-throw line. The Vikings are moving on to the next level of the playoffs with a 30-point victory over the Cardinals. – Photo by Marty Seeger ond and third quarter the Dragons were know that our kids cannot wait to play able to outscore Mellen 38-19 to take the this next game. We wanted to play Drummond in the playoffs, and even chose to win.

“Mellen is known for their pressure de- stand pat at the seeding meeting, (which fense, and we did a good job of handling meant going to play Mellen on the their different looks that they threw at us,” road) and not try to argue up a spot or two in positioning, just to have this chance. We Ruud said.

Davey St. John finished with 20 points will be ready to play this Friday! We have on the night, followed by Aaron Ruud, some things saved for this game,” Ruud nine, Nate Martin and Michael Kosloski said. – Marty Seeger each had seven, Corey Bauer and Will Barr had six apiece, Jared Emery, four, and Luck 65, Mercer 30 Reuben Mixsooke, three.

LUCK – The Cardinal boys took care of “I do not know if Drummond is excited business against Mercer in the opening or not to play us on Friday night, but I round of the WIAA regional on Tuesday,

Frederic’s Austin Kurkowski heads in for a layup against South Shore. – Photo by Marty Seeger Feb. 22. With the win, the No. 2 seeded Cardinals will be hosting Northwood this Friday, Feb. 22, in the regional semifinal game beginning at 7 p.m.

The Cardinals got 21 points from Kyle Hunter, followed by Evan Armour, 11, Brodie Kunze, 10, John Denny, nine, Karsten Petersen, six, and Dylan LeMay, four.

The Evergreens are a No. 10 seed and coming off a 73-54 win over Bayfield in their opening round of the playoffs.

Northwood has a record of 7-13 on the year. – Marty Seeger Cameron 73, Webster 20 CAMERON – It was a tough night for the Tiger boys basketball team on Tuesday, Feb. 19, in the opening round of regional action at Cameron, but a difficult year as well for a Webster team that finished 0-21 on the season.

The team has something to build on for next season, however, as the youthful Tigers will only lose Jake Sargent, the team’s only senior. – Marty Seeger

Wrestling continued lenge at 106, even though Clark said he could have possibly chosen a different path at 112. Wheeler, however, wanted the challenge of wrestling Amery freshman Hunter Marko, (44-2) who he lost to at the regional tournament the weekend before.

Marko, who happens to be Clark’s godson, defeated Wheeler again at sectionals, this time by a 15-1 major decision. The only way the two will meet again will be in the finals at state.

“Saturday it wasn’t so close, but hopefully we get another chance at him,” Clark said, and he knows his athletes will have the experience necessary to go far.

“Nothing should surprise them down

there,” Clark said. “They need to go there with the thought of being a state champion … it’s not going to be easy. It never is to be a state champ, but they both have the ability to do that.”

Wheeler went 3-1 in his matches in Somerset last Saturday. He won his first match aginst Cole Paulson of Rice Lake by a 4-0 decision, and pinned Cole Rossow of Melrose-Mindoro/G.E.T, in 3:11. He won the second-place match over John Albarado of Ellsworth, by a 7-0 decision.

Also making a trip to sectionals was Bryan Nelson at 95. Nelson lost both of his matches but posted 26 wins on the season and earned a spot at sectionals despite

being undersized compared to the competition. All in all, Clark was still pleased with how the sectional turned out.

“Anytime you get three kids to state it’s a good day,” said Clark.

St. Croix Falls senior Bryan Nelson earned a trip to sectionals in Somerset on Saturday, Feb. 16, but wasn’t able to advance to the state tournament in Madison. Nelson still had a great season for the Saints, with 26 wins on the year. – Photo by Marty Seeger

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Lady Blizz make Hudson first playoff victim

Fall to Fusion in second round to end season Blizzard 7, Hudson 2

by Scott Hoffman Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – Now we won’t write about coach Bill Cordell being sick and not being able to make practice last week.

It was even mentioned that perhaps he should take another few days off since the Lady Blizz were playing so well, coach Mike Alderman teased Cordell. All the coaches were very happy with the girls performance as were the Blizz fans after a 7-2 drubbing of Hudson in the opening round of the WIAA girls hockey playoffs Thursday night, Feb. 14.

“Hudson came out strong in the first period, outshooting us 8 to 6. Hope made some key saves. They were the type of saves that if they aren’t made, it changes the momentum of the game. One was early on a breakaway which stopped them cold. The others were when we were short-handed,” commented Cordell

Ashley Dietmeier cranks up a shot on the Hudson goaltender during a Blizzard girls playoff win on Thursday, Feb. 14. – Photos by Scott Hoffman Samantha O’Brien notched a hat trick twice. Wendy Roberts contributed three (three goals), Kassie Lein had two goals, assists, Mackenzie Omer had two and Jo one assist and Ashley Dietmier scored Lauer made one.

The penalty box was very busy with 11 visitors. Blizz were able to converted two of six power plays while the Raiders went one of five. Cordell added “that between the first and second periods we discussed both our forechecking and back-checking.

The girls came out and delivered in both areas. The results came in goals.”

Hudson’s Sydney Squires scored both goals for the losing Raiders. Hope Tucker had a good night in the net with 20 saves.

If taking a few days off helped the Blizz girls last week, Cordell and Alderman might need to consider an extended vacation, with their next opponent being the top-ranked St. Croix Valley Fusion.

This undefeated combined team features players from several large schools like River Falls and Baldwin.

The entire Hudson team closes in on Wendy Roberts.

Blizzard boys playoff hopes dashed by Hudson

St. Croix Valley Fusion 3, Blizzard 1 GRANTSBURG – It seems like an

Blizzard youth hockey has another successful weekend

Hudson 6, Blizzard 2

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer HUDSON – The Blizzard boys hockey season came to an abrupt end after a playoff loss to Hudson on the road last Thursday, Feb. 14. The team fell behind by three goals to start the game as Hudson put two goals in the net in the first period. The Blizzard came back, however, in the second period, getting a goal from Alex Hopkins on assist from Jake Swenson, and another from Swenson on assists from Alex Hopkins and Jake Langevin to make it a 3-2 game in favor of Hudson heading into the third period. But Hudson dominated in the third period, scoring three more unassisted goals for the big playoff victory.

Blizzard goalie Brandon Roufs faced 30 shots on goal by the Raiders, while the Blizzard got 19 shots on goal.

Blizzard hockey had a lot of momentum heading into the playoffs, winning 11 straight games during the second half of the season, before falling to Minneapolis in the final regular season game to finish second place with just two losses in the Two Rivers Conference. The team finished the season with a 16-9 overall record and managed to get through the first round of the playoffs against Baldwin-Woodville before the season ultimately came to an Blizzard senior Shay Johnson works the puck during a first-round win in the WIAA playoffs. Unfortunately, the second round wasn’t as kind to the Blizzard as they fell to Hudson on Thursday, Feb. 14. – File photo by Marty Seeger

Kassie Lien’s hard work pays off with a goal. abrupt end to a great season for the Blizzard girls hockey team but that’s exactly what it was on Tuesday, Feb. 19, as the girls fell to the St. Croix Valley Fusion in WIAA playoff action.

The Fusion got on board early in the first period to take a 1-0 lead and that’s where the score remained, until the Fusion put another puck past Blizzard goalie Hope Tucker, who had a great night with 18 saves. The Blizzard faced stubborn Fusion goalie Kalli Armagost, who had 36 saves for the game.

Despite the Fusion taking a 2-0 lead in the second period the Blizzard girls responded with a goal by Wendy Roberts, on assist from Johanna Lauer, to cut the Fusion lead to just one goal, but that would be the only goal for the Blizzard, and the Fusion would pad their lead with another goal in the third period to stay alive in the playoffs.

The Blizzard girls finished the season with a 16-6 record, and will lose several quality senior starters to graduation this year, including Kassie Lien, Tianna Stewart, Taylor Heathman, Lauer, Lara Houtari and Samantha O’Brien. – Marty Seeger

It was another exciting weekend for the Burnett Youth Hockey Association Squirts team (top right) recently in Siren, as they earned a consolation championship trophy.

They started with a tough loss to Cumberland to start the tournament, but came back to beat Amery by tying up the game in the last 10 seconds of the third and won in overtime. They beat Barron/Chetek in the last 19 seconds to keep it from going into their second overtime for the weekend. The Blizzard Mites youth hockey team (bottom right) was also successful in bringing home a first place trophy from a tournament held in Grantsburg.– Photos submitted

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Shauna Jorgenson buries 1,000th point

Eagle senior reaches milestone with 29 points in win over Prairie Farm Luck 56, Prairie Farm 45

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – Unity senior Shauna Jorgenson was her usual self during a nonconference game against Prairie Farm on Tuesday, Feb. 19, scoring 18 points of her total 29 in the first half alone. But this game was different, in that just two points later, beginning in the second half, Jorgenson was successful in burying her 1,000th career point. She’ll have a chance to add to that total this Thursday, Shauna Jorgenson Feb. 21, when the team travels to Siren to play their final game of the regular season at Siren.

It was fitting then, that Jorgenson would be able to hit her 1,000 th point on her home court, on the last career home game for all the seniors of the team, which also include Sarah Bader, Shay Nelson and Anna Ebensperger.

Jorgeson also broke the single-game scoring record earlier in the season with 43 points in a game, yet the win over Prairie Farm was an important one for the team as they get set for the first round of

Unity’s Shauna Jorgenson was successful in getting her 1,000th point on Tuesday, Feb. 19, against Prairie Farm. Jorgenson had 18 points in the first half and only needed two more in the second half to achieve the goal. – File photo by Larry Samson the WIAA playoffs set to begin on Tues- evening,” said coach Carol Kline. “They day, Feb. 26, when the Eagles take their played with focus and poise. It’s really nice to see them playing this well right betalents on the road to Stanley-Boyd.

“The Unity team played well this fore tournament time.”

Shauna Jorgenson of Unity has ability to shoot from long range, yet isn’t afraid to drive the lane to create offense for the Eagles each night. – Leader file photo Other scorers against the Panthers on Tuesday included Maddie Ramich with 10, Ebensperger, seven, Bader, six, and Carly Ince and Belle Foeller each had two.

Pirate gymnasts all set for sectionals Score season high at recent home meet

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – The Grantsburg gymnastics team appears to be performing at their highest level of the season, and it couldn’t come at a better time as the team prepares for the sectional meet, which is slated for Friday, Feb. 22, at River Falls.

Last Thursday, Feb. 14, the team hosted just their second home invitational of the season and celebrated the competition against Superior with Parents Night. On top of that, the team scored a season high score of 128.70, much to the delight of coach Kathy Lund.

“It is great to see the steady improvements each meet,” Lund said.

Along with a team high score freshman Jessee Lerud continued her record breaking abilities by setting a school record on the uneven bars with a 9.5. It was the second week in a row she has broken the school record in the event, and she also broke the record in the floor exercise with a score of 9.4. The previous record was set at 9.325.

Drew McNally scored a personal best in the uneven bars with a score of 7.05, as well as a personal best score in the allaround with a 28.40. It was also a night when the team was able to welcome back; Aimee Lerud, who has suffered injuries throughout the season, but still helped the team with achieving their season high score.

“It was great to have Amiee Lerud back our team score jumped dramatically. It was fun to have Superior as our guest; the sportsmanship between the two teams was fun to watch,” Lund said.

The team appears to be in good shape with sectionals on the horizon. The meet at River Falls High School has scheduled the march-in for 5:15 p.m., and actual competition beginning at 5:30 p.m.

ABOVE: Aimee Lerud was back in the lineup for the Pirates gymnastics team on Thursday, Feb. 14, during a home meet against Superior. BELOW: Lerud gets set for landing on the uneven bars. – Photos by Scott Hoffman

Heidi Schoettle of Grantsburg competes on the balance beam for the Pirates on Thursay, Feb. 14, which was also Parents Night.

The Pirates are heading to sectionals this Friday, Feb. 22, in River Falls.

Jesse Lerud continued breaking school records at the meet last Thursday, Feb. 14.

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Unity’s Lennartson, Peper headed to state man, who is 35-4, at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 21.

Other Unity wrestlers who ended their seasons at state included sophomore Tevin Anderson, 138, who took fourth place. Anderson wrestled strong throughout the day picking up a 2-0 win in the consolation round, but lost his first match of the day by 10-3 decision to Spencer Bisek, of Arcadia, and lost a 5-0 decision to Erik Ulrich, of Clear Lake.

“Nice job from a sophomore in a bracket that had two of the top-ranked kids in the state,” said Perkins.

Others competing at sectionals included Zac Baxter at 145, Colten Sorensen, 152, and Ty Hoffbeck, 160. All three lost in the first round. Hoffbeck lost a close match against Auston Stenger, of Aquinas, to a 9-8 decision.

Lennartson making third trip, while Peper earns first trip to state

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer OSSEO – The Unity wrestling team was successful in getting six of its wrestlers to the Division 3 sectional wrestling tournament held at Osseo-Fairchild last Saturday, Feb. 16, and two Eagle wrestlers survived to take their talents to the state wrestling tournament in Madison.

Heavyweight senior Alex Lennartson will be making his third consecutive trip to the state tournament after earning the sectional championship last Saturday. Lennartson was solid all day, getting his first win by a pin over Kyle Peterson, of Glenwood City, in just 41 seconds.

“Alex had a great secAlex Lennartson tional tournament. He is peaking at the right time. After making it to the state tournament the last two years, we are looking for him make the podium this time around,” said coach Shawn Perkins.

Lennartson faced a tough match in the finals against Donovan Ralston, of Bruce, who has a 38-7 record, but Lennartson won the match handily by a 7-1 decision.

In the finals, Lennartson won by pin against Tanner Grant, of Cumberland, in 1 minute, 13 seconds.

While the tournament begins Thursday, Feb. 21, Lennartson will wrestle his first match on Friday, Feb. 22, beginning at 11:15 a.m. Lennartson, with a 42-1 record, could face Kyle Andreae, of Spencer, who has a record of 44-2, that is, if Andreae wins his first-round match.

“Alex wrestled him at the St. Croix tournament this year. When he wins that match … he will face the returning state

Unity’s Justin Peper puts a lock on an opponent during a regional match held on Saturday, Feb. 9. Peper eventually moved on to the sectional tournament where he took third, earning his first trip to state at 220 pounds. – File photo by Larry Samson champ,” Perkins said. “I believe Alex has yet to show us his best wrestling. I hope we get a chance to see it this weekend.”

Senior Justin Peper is heading to the state tournament for the first time after taking third place at sectionals at 220 pounds. He won his first two matches of the day by fall, with the first coming against Bo Balko, of Ladysmith, in 3:01.

His second came in the semifinals against Emil Walleser, of Aquinas, in 1:57.

Peper lost during the finals round to Ben Stone, of Cumberland, by an 11-6 decision, but Peper was winning the match midway through the second period. Peper lost the second-place match to Blake Olson, of Independence/Gilmanton, by pin in 1:18, and it looks as though his trip to state will be a tough one.

“His first match at state will be a challenge,” said Perkins. “He will face Hunter Kauffman, from Stratford. Fortunately, Justin matches up really well against him. If Justin can come out and open up, Good Luck To Our Two State Qualifiers. he will have a great chance to win the allJustin Peper, 220-lb. Class • Alex Lennartson, 285-lb. Class important first match.”

Peper is entering the state tournament The Peper Family 578295 27Lp with a 34-9 record, and will take on Kauff-

Congratulations To All Unity Eagle Wrestlers On A Successful Season.

LFG gets two to state wrestling tournament Alex Richey wrestles way to finals match

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer SOMERSET – The LFG wrestling team has two wrestlers heading to the state tournament with Alex Richey, (28-10) at 170 pounds, and Tristan Brewer, (41-6) at 138.

Richey, who is a senior from Luck, had a solid day of wrestling with a pin in the quarterfinals over Corwin Deetz (23-17) of Rice Lake in 4 minutes, 53 seconds. Richey won his next match in the semifinals against Zach Piessig (24-5) of Abbots-

ford/Colby by a 6-4 decision. Richey then faced Carl Moll (33-6) of St. Croix Central for first place, but ended up losing the match by an 11-7 decision. But Richey avenged the loss during the third-place match, when he defeated Max Praschak (22-12) of Somerset by a pin in 3:26.

The state tournament for Richey will begin this Thursday, Feb. 21, when he takes on Taylor Rivers, (38-11) beginning at 7:15 p.m.

Brewer, a sophomore from Grantsburg, will begin his first trip to the state tournament this Thursday, Feb. 21, beginning at 7:15 p.m. Brewer will face junior Casey Seltrecht (42-2) of Lomira.

Brewer’s trip to the state tournament was the result of a third-place finish at

LFG wrestler Tristan Brewer is heading to state at 138 pounds. Brewer won the match above by a 4-3 decision over Travis Oliphant of Ashland.

Luck’s Alex Richey has reason to smile after a win with a pin in the quarterfinals over Corwin Deetz (23-17) of Rice Lake in 4 minutes, 53 seconds. Richey is heading to state after taking third at the sectional meet in Somerset last Saturday, Feb. 16. – Photos by Marty Seeger Somerset last weekend, where he was suc- sectionals in Somerset after he placed cessful in winning his first two matches of fourth overall. Despite losing a 9-2 decithe day. He defeated Nick Opdahl (26-14) sion in the opening round, Britton got a 4of Prescott by a 9-5 decision, and Travis 2 win over Tyler Fleming of Rice Lake, but Oliphant (39-5) of Ashland by a 4-3 deci- lost a tough third-place match to Ronny of Stanley Boyd/Owension. Brewer suffered an injury during the Ponick tournament that led to his final two match Withee/Thorp by a 4-2 decision. Britton finished the year with a 36-9 record. losses.

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Pirates claim share of the conference with Luck Both Cards and Pirates share momentum as playoffs get underway Grantsburg 80, Webster 23

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – The Pirate boys basketball team earned a share of the conference championship with a big win over Webster on Friday, Feb. 15. By holding the Tigers to just two points in the first quarter and putting up 29 points of their own, the Pirates all but secured the win in the early goings of the game. Connor Myers led Grantsburg with 15 first-half points, while Brady Thompson chipped in 14 first-half points in the win.

“We are conference champs. No one can take that away from these kids,” said Pirates coach Nick Hallberg. “It was goal No. 1 this year, as it usually is. I’m proud to be able to coach a group of kids like we have on this team.”

The Pirates finished 11-1 in the conference with their only conference loss coming against the Luck Cardinals. With the No. 1 seed in Division 4, the Pirates will be able to look forward to their next game against the winner of Boyceville and Flambeau this Friday, Feb. 22, in Grantsburg, beginning at 7 p.m.

“Hopefully we can have continued success in the tournament and use this title as a momentum builder,” Hallberg said.

Along with Myers total of 22 points against the Tigers and Thompson’s 18, Jacob Ohnstad had 15, Joe Gaffney, 10, Gus Johnson, six, Jacob Wald, four, Richard Schneider, three, and Majel Schmaltz, two.

The Tigers got seven points from Sean Martinez, Dade McCarthy and Jake Sargent each had five, Grant Preston, Shawn Stevens and Mike Johnson each had two.

Luck 39, Unity 25 LUCK – The Luck Cardinals pulled ahead of the visiting Unity Eagles early on and never looked back, closing out their conference schedule with a 39-25 victory, and assuring themselves a share of the West Lakeland title with Grantsburg.

Luck and Unity both stayed in step for the first quarter, and the Eagles used good ball movement to stay in the fold, but Luck got in a groove and outscored the visiting Eagles in the second quarter and never looked back on their way to a vic-

The Saints were successful with a win over Cameron last Thursday, Feb. 14, in St. Croix Falls. – Photo by Marty Seeger

The Grantsburg Pirates finished with a win over Webster and a share of the conference title on Friday, Feb. 15. – Photo submitted

The Luck Cardinals earned a share of the West Lakeland Conference title with a win over Unity on Friday, Feb. 15. – Photo submitted tory.

Kyle Hunter, who finished with ten and It was a bit of a defensive contest, as nei- six boards, respectively. ther squad was able to score as much as Luck shared the West Lakeland with the they usually are able, and Unity was held Grantsburg Pirates, who avenged a preto just one field goal in the whole third vious loss to the Cards with a win last quarter. In fact, not one Eagle scored in week, and means both squads split their double digits, with sophomore Dylan conference games this season and finished Ruck leading all Eagle scorers with six at 11-1. Luck finished the regular season points. Zachary Johnson and Oliver with a 20-2 overall record.

Raboin notched five points each in the Unity finished the conference schedule loss. with a 7-5 record, behind both the Pirates Luck senior John Denny led all scorers and the Cards, and in the same spot as last with 19 points, as well as six boards in the year. The Eagles also had a 14-8 overall win. mark as the playoffs get under way. – Greg “Solid defense versus Unity,” Luck head Marsten coach Rick Giller said, noting the rebounding efforts of Evan Armour and St. Croix Falls 48, Siren 43 ST. CROIX FALLS – A solid effort by the Siren boys basketball team came up short against St. Croix Falls on Friday, Feb. 15, to close out the regular season for both teams before playoffs begin.

Siren’s Jared Emery drives the lane against the Saints on Friday, Feb. 15. – Photo by Marty Seeger

Unity tried but had a hard time getting any traction in the paint against the Cardinal defense. – Photo by Greg Marsten

The Dragons kept up with the Saints throughout much of the game and had a 15-8 first-quarter lead before St. Croix Falls retook the lead at halftime, 26-25.

Siren had a 25-20 lead with under two minutes remaining in the first half with the help of a 3-pointer from Siren freshman Aaron Ruud. But Saint guard Nick Lunde took over in the final minute courtesy of a few costly turnovers from the Dragons. Lunde shot 2 for 2 from the freethrow line and scored another two baskets to help give the Saints the one-point halftime lead.

The Saints came out firing in the second half scoring 10 unanswered points that began with a 3-pointer from Trevor Cross.

The Saints built a nine-point lead with just over two minutes to go in the third quarter and were able to keep the nine-point edge heading into the fourth quarter, but Siren stormed right back. The Dragons got a pair of timely 3-pointers from Ruud, as well as a bucket from Corey Bauer to get Siren within three points with three minutes to play. Senior William Barr was able to sink a pair of free throws moments later to bring Siren within one point, but quality Saints free-throw shooting helped make the difference in the Saints win.

Lunde led the Saints with 11 points on the night, followed by Niko Neuman with 10, Jacob Jacobson, eight, Andrew Erickson, seven, Noah Casterton, six, Cross, five, and Zarek Kubesh, one. – Marty Seeger

St. Croix Falls 62, Cameron 52 ST. CROIX FALLS – The Saints boys were able to grab a nice win over an athletic Cameron team on Thursday, Feb. 14, consistently hitting timely baskets and remaining one step ahead of the Comets throughout the entire game.

The game was tied at 15 heading into the second quarter when the Saints started to pull the game away from Cameron, and they led by seven points at halftime.

Andrew Erickson finished with 16 points, but it was a big team effort on the offensive end as Nick Lunde scored 13, Niko Neuman, 12, Noah Casterton, 11, Jacob Jacobson, seven, and Zarek Kubesh, three. – Marty Seeger

Luck's Evan Armour, No. 5 works the glass against Eagle Oliver Raboin on Friday, Feb. 15. – Photo by Greg Marsten

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Saints capture West Lakeland Conference crown Schwieger buried six 3-pointers in the first half where she tallied 22 of her 24 points, as the Pirates cruised to a 48-14 lead at halftime and never looked back.

Two others piled on double digits including Kylie Pewe with 16, and Macy Hanson, 15, followed by Cathy LaMere with six, and Violet Ohnstad and Stacey McKenzie each with five points. Christina Weis had 10 points for the Tigers, followed

by Raelyn Tretsven, six, Angel Christianson, four, Kenna Gall, three, and Tammi Quatmann had two.

“We had a nice evening honoring our parents for parents night,” said Pirates coach Kelly Hallberg. “It was a great time for the seniors as they took part in their last regular-season home game.”

The Pirates will play their final regularseason game on the road against Frederic this Thursday, Feb. 21, before hosting Webster once again in the first round of the WIAA playoffs on Tuesday, Feb. 26, beginning at 7 p.m.

Gain momentum heading toward playoffs with huge win over Cameron St. Croix Falls 47, Siren 23

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – With a win over Siren on Friday, Feb. 15, the St. Croix Falls girls basketball team ended the regular season with sole possession of the West Lakeland Conference title for the second straight year, and will have the rest of the week to prepare for the opening round of the playoffs that begin Tuesday, Feb. 26, at home against the Somerset Spartans.

“It is always a great accomplishment for the team to be able to earn a conference title ... to do it back to back is even a harder accomplishment. I am very proud of the girls!” said Saints coach Angie Maternowsky.

The Saints had no trouble against the Dragons on Friday despite going toe-totoe against the Cameron Comets the night before. The Comets have been ranked as one of the top five teams in the state in Division 4 for most of the season, yet the Saints were able to hand the Comets just their second loss of the season.

“You always want to be winning as you finish up the regular season. It was wonderful to beat Cameron and the girls played so well together. Friday’s game against Siren, our team was on a mission to win. Not only the game but also (for) conference,” Maternowsky said.

The win over Siren was a big one for the Saints, who needed the win to secure sole possession of the conference, but also big in terms of pure dominance throughout much of the game. St. Croix Falls built a 14-4 lead in the first quarter and extended the lead to 14 points at the half, 24-10.

The Dragons were able to close the Saints lead to nine points during the third quarter, but it was as close as they’d get as

Saints senior Jerrica Jones threads the ball to an open teammate under the basket during a game against Cameron Thursday, Feb. 14.

Natalie Sempf comes down with a big rebound against the Siren Dragons on Friday, Feb. 15, at St. Croix Falls. – Photos by Marty Seeger unless otherwise noted the Saints pulled away, convincingly, in The Saints led after the first quarter, 16-13, the fourth quarter. and 29-27 at halftime, and even had the Despite just one loss in the conference lead heading into the fourth quarter, 46all season, the Saints had their share of 42. ups and downs with losing Jessica The Comets took their first lead at the Rademacher to injury as well as suffering start of the third quarter to go up 31-29, other injuries throughout the season. But but Taylor Orton put up two points to tie the girls haven’t backed down yet this sea- it up once again, and the Saints went on son and will use the week ahead to re- to score seven unanswered points from cover and be at full strength for the first Rohm, Sempf, and a big 3-pointer from round against Somerset.

Jerrica Jones.

“Hopefully, the week off will be able to Cameron would tie it back up again give us enough time to get the two girls early in the fourth quarter and eventually back from concussions and heal up other take a 53-50 lead with just over two minplayers bumps and bruises. It will also utes to go, but again the Saints came give us some time to prepare us for the storming back with four more points from tournament ahead,” Maternowsky said.

Rohm, and despite a desperation 3pointer to get the Comets within two points with 10 seconds to go, Geisness St. Croix Falls 60, Cameron 56 ST. CROIX FALLS – The Saints couldn’t shot 2 for 2 from the free-throw line on a miss during a huge nonconference game one-and-one opportunity to seal the Saints against the ranked Cameron Comets on win.

Thursday, Feb. 14. It was the second Grantsburg 71, Webster 25 straight loss for the Comets, who had only lost two games the entire season, but St. WEBSTER – Sam Schwieger’s first-half Croix Falls was certainly up for the test, as scoring spree was enough to propel the the team arguably played one of their best Lady Pirates to a big win over Webster on games of the season, and it couldn’t be parent’s night Thursday, Feb. 14. coming at a better time as they prepare for the playoffs.

Saints senior Sydney Geisness was difficult to stop all night for the Comets, as Geisness tallied 24 points with seven rebounds. Sophomore Mariah Rohm also had a big night with 16 points and six rebounds, while Natalie Sempf also had six boards to go along with 11 points.

While the game was close the entire time, the Saints kept their cool, never allowing the Comets to get much of a lead.

The Saints girls basketball team won its second consecutive conference championship on Friday, Feb. 15, with a win over Siren.

Luck's Jillian Klatt pulls in a rebound and slips past Eagle Emily Gross on her way back down court during a game at Luck on Friday, Feb. 15. – Photo by Greg Marsten

Grantsburg 56, Siren 42 SIREN – It was another big night for the Pirate girls basketball team on Monday, Feb. 18, as they cruised to their third straight win and moved above .500 in the conference. With a win over Frederic this Thursday, Feb. 21, the Pirates can finish the regular season 7-5 in conference play and 14-7 overall heading into playoff action with a bit of momentum.

“In preparation for the playoffs, this was a great win!” said Pirates coach Kelly Hallberg. “Our girls came out with a lot of intensity and did a great job executing on both ends of the court. We passed well, shot well and defended well.”

The Pirates got another offensive boost from Sam Schwieger who scored 28 points including five 3-pointers. Macy Hanson finished with nine points, Stacey McKenzie, eight, Kylie Pewe, seven, and Olivia Tucker, four.

Granstburg led by 10 points after the first quarter and held a 30-21 lead at halftime. They allowed just two Siren field goals in the third quarter and carried on with another solid performance in the fourth quarter to finish out the win.

The Dragons got nine points from Carly Good and Raven Emery, followed by Caitlyn Daniels, six, Mackenzie Smith and Brittany Coulter each had five, Jessica Strabel, four, and Zoe Emery and Hope Peterson each had two.

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Eagle junior Carly Ince (right) drives into Cardinal senior Taylor Joy as Unity's Emily Gross and Luck's Angela Gore set up on the left. – Photo by Greg Marsten

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Paraphrasing Barry Manilow: “Looks like he made it!”

Spies who have managed to infiltrate the inner circles of the state high school basketball world have checked in with an unconfirmed report indicating longtime Luck girls basketball coach THE SPORTS Marty Messar has been elected to the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. The grizzled Cardinal mentor, who has become known as “The Wizard from Wausaukee” (his hometown), recently supervised his teams 400th victory under

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Girls basketball continued Siren will begin playoff action next Tuesday, Feb. 26, when they host No. 12 seeded Solon Springs. Grantsburg will be hosting Webster on the same night.

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his tutelage and was featured in an excellent piece by Marty Seeger in the Wednesday, Feb. 13, Inter-County Leader.

Although Messar’s election had not been made official to this writer at the time this week’s Leader went to press, witnesses have reported seeing puffs of white smoke billowing from the chimney of the WBCA’s virtual office which exists somewhere down in the land of the 608 area code. The annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place in October.

Local refs advance to boys state tourney A quick check of the officials roster for the 2013 boys state basketball tournament indicates that Webster school principal and well-known local zebra Tim Widiker has been bestowed with the honor of working a game at the Kohl Center in Madison. Widiker will be joined on his three-man team by longfive times as many West Lakeland wins as last year.

The Cardinals shut the Eagles down in the first half, limiting them to just 10 points in the first half, and leading by 20 points at the intermission.

"Behind our best shooting percentage of the year," Luck head coach Marty Messar said, "and some sticky defense we avenged an earlier loss to Unity."

Luck senior Avery Steen led all scorers with a stellar 32-point performance, with

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time crew partner and fellow Websterite Tim McIntyre. The ubiquitous Mike Breed, who has officiated many a Leader Land softball, baseball and basketball game, also earned a state boys tourney ref gig. The refs won’t know their specific game assignments until March 3. The tourney will be held on March 7, 8 and 9.

So if you can’t make it to the state tournament this year, be sure to look for those familiar faces as they appear on statewide television and the World Wide Web. Rude awakening for local landowner If you are uncomfortable with snowmobiles riding on your roadside private property without your permission, be aware that the law appears to be on the side of the snowmobiler.

One curmudgeonly local old-timer found out the hard way after he placed makeshift barricades on his property, hoping to steer the unannounced youthfellow Cardinal senior Taylor Joy pulling a strong double-double, with 11 points and 11 boards. Junior Jillian Klatt added 10 points to the Luck cause, with Jenni Holdt and Angela Gore pulling down 10 and 9 rebounds, respectively. Steen also had 9 boards in the victory, as well as five assists.

Unity had a hard time converting anything in the first half and started to get back in the game as the second half began, but as Messar suggested, the Cards were on fire from the field and kept their attack on.

Luck stayed ahead or kept pace with the Eagles offensively after the intermission, even as Eagle scoring leader Shauna Jorgenson dropped in 15 points for the second half, to keep the Cards from doubling up on the Eagles. She finished with 17 points.

The Eagles made several valiant attempts to attack the hoop, but the Cardinals were able to bring in more boards on both ends, and left Unity with quite a few one-shot attempts.

Unity senior Sarah Bader added eight points to her squad's cause, with sopho-

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Unfortunately, the landowner’s efforts drew a complaint from a fellow citizen, and an eventual visit from an officer of the law who essentially, and politely, recommended that the landowner’s barricades be moved even farther from the road. Specifically, 33 feet or more from the centerline. Of course, the landowner immediately, and politely, obliged.

For what it’s worth, had the sled drivers politely asked advance permission to drive on the private fields, permission would have been granted, and neither the laborious effort of barricade construction nor the nevercomfortable encounter with a peace officer would have occurred.

But all is well that ends well.

more Maddie Ramich adding seven more, but it proved far too little to stay in the contest, with the Cards exploding for 39 second-half points, bringing their lead up over 30 points for a spell before it settled at 69-40 for the final.

"I like the way we played," Messar stated. "We came out hustling and got off to a great start."

Luck finished the West Lakeland Conference schedule with a 10-2 record, one game behind St. Croix Falls, forcing the Saints to beat Siren in their final conference contest to claim the West Lakeland Conference title.

In spite of finishing a close second, the Cards literally turned their record around from last year, when they finished 2-10 in conference play.

Unity is now 5-6 in the West Lakeland, and still has a contest against Siren later this week, but remains on track to repeat their previous season mark of 6-6. – Greg Marsten

LEADER SPORTS SCOREBOARD BOYS BASKETBALL

The Luck junior varsity boys basketball team ended a successful season with a record 201. Their only loss came against Ellsworth by one point. Pictured front row (L to R): Nick Mattson, Dylan Skow, Austin Hillman-Baker, Logan Hamack, Austin Vieldhouse, Devyn Ellefson and Connor McGinnity. Back row: Travis Muller, Casey Ekholm, Noah Mortel, Taylor Hawkins, Trevor Dexter and Andre Todd. – Photo submitted The Swami said he has developed a bad case of the common affliction, which tends to strike basketball fans whenever February turns toward March. “I’ve got tourney fever.

Check it and see, I’ve got a fever of a hundred-andthree!” he said.

Last week he proTHE SWAMI duced a very solid 10-2 record, which kept his seasonal success rate at 78 percent. Thus far, he’s picked up 102 wins and only 28 losses in the 2012-13 basketball season.

This week he forecasts the final slate of girls regular-season games as well as round one of tourney action. Boys predictions will be second (and in some cases the third) round of tournament games.

The Swami

PREDICTS

Girls games (Last 5 games listed are tourney games) Grantsburg 53, Frederic 51 Luck 62, Chetek-Weyerhaeuser 38 Siren 54, Unity 44 St. Croix Falls 60, Somerset 36 Siren 57, Solon Springs 40 Luck 65, Birchwood 32 Drummond 55, Frederic 41 Stanley-Boyd 56, Unity 39 Boys games Frederic 55, Solon Springs 53 Drummond 54, Siren 34 Luck 53, Northwood 30 Grantsburg 47, Boyceville 40 Unity 48, Cameron 44 Drummond 57, Frederic 41 Luck 50, Washburn 40 Grantsburg 40, Unity 37 The Swami cheerfully answers all e-mails and can be reached at predictionking@yahoo.com

Standings Team Conf.

Luck Cardinals 11-1 Grantsburg Pirates 11-1 Unity Eagles 7-5 St. Croix Falls Saints 7-5 Frederic Vikings 5-7 Siren Dragons 2-10 Webster Tigers 0-11 Scores Thursday, February 14 St. Croix Falls 62, Cameron 52 Grantsburg 52, Siren 30 Friday, February 15 Luck 39, Unity 25 Grantsburg 80, Webster 23 St. Croix Falls 48, Siren 43 Tuesday, February 19 (Level 1 Regionals) Luck 65, Mercer 30 Frederic 58, South Shore 28 Siren 62, Mellen 33 Osceola 55, St. Croix Falls 37 Cameron 73, Webster 20 Upcoming Friday, February 22 (Level 2 Regionals) 7:00 p.m. Boyceville at Grantsburg Northwood at Luck Cameron at Unity Frederic at Solon Springs Siren at Drummond

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Overall 20-2 17-5 14-7 8-12 10-12 8-15 0-21

BOYS HOCKEY Team Blizzard

Standings

Scores Thursday, February 14 (playoffs) Hudson 6, Blizzard 2

WRESTLING

Upcoming Thursday, February 21 TBD WIAA state wrestling tournament Friday, February 22 TBD WIAA state wrestling tournament Saturday, February 23 TBD WIAA state wrestling tournament

Overall 16-9-1

Standings Conf.

10-1 10-2 6-5 6-5 5-6 2-8 0-10 Scores Thursday, February 14 St. Croix Falls 60, Cameron 56 Grantsburg 71, Webster 25 Friday, February 15 Luck 69, Unity 40 St. Croix Falls 47, Siren 23 Monday, February 18 Grantsburg 56, Siren 42 Tuesday, February 19 Unity 56, Prairie Farm 45 Upcoming Thursday, February 21 7:30 p.m. Unity at Siren Grantsburg at Frederic Chetek at Luck Tuesday, February 26 (playoffs) 7:00 p.m. Frederic at Drummond Webster at Grantsburg Somerset at St. Croix Falls Birchwood at Luck Solon Springs at Siren Unity at Stanley-Boyd Team St. Croix Falls Saints Luck Cardinals Grantsburg Pirates Siren Dragons Unity Eagles Frederic Vikings Webster Tigers

Overall 17-3 15-5 13-7 13-8 10-10 6-15 3-17

GIRLS HOCKEY Team Blizzard

Standings

Scores Thursday, February 14 (playoffs) Blizzard 7, Hudson 2 Tuesday, February 19 (playoffs) St. Croix Valley Fusion 3, Blizzard 1

GYMNASTICS

Overall 17-7

Upcoming Friday, February 22 5:30 p.m. Grantsburg at River Falls (sectionals)

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AREA BOWLING RESULTS Hacker’s Lanes Sunday Afternoon Youth Standings: We Bowl 17, DCF 12, A.J.R. 12, Back 2 The North 9, The Bowlers 9, Bye Team 9.

Boys games: Kyle Hunter (TB) 220, Charlie Lindberg (DCF) 196, Zach Schmidt (TB) 194.

Boys series: Kyle Hunter (TB) 567, Zach Schmidt (TB) 502, Austin Bruss (DCF) 481.

Girls games: Kerrigan Ekholm (AJR) 140, Julia Owens (DCF) 121.

Girls series: Kerrigan Ekholm (AJR) 372, Julia Owens (DCF) 351.

Team games: The Bowlers 551, DCF 480, A.J.R. 415.

Team series: The Bowlers 1533, DCF 1309, A.J.R. 1197.

Monday Afternoon Retired Standings: Vultures 14, Hummingbirds 14, Bears 11, Badgers 11, Eagles 10.5, Swans 10, Night Hawks 8.5.

Men’s games (Handicap): Duane Doolittle 253, Buster Hinrichs 214, Phil Knuf 210.

Men’s series (Handicap): Duane Doolittle 662, Buster Hinrichs 588, Phil Knuf 579.

Women’s games (Handicap): Sandy Bannie 233, Pat Bresina 215, Pearl Noble 208.

Women’s series (Handicap): Sandy Bannie 580, Pat Bresina 566, Pearl Noble 565.

Team games (Handicap): Vultures 790, Eagles 768, Hummingbirds 748.

Team series (Handicap): Vultures 2288, Eagles 2252, Swans 2207.

Tuesday Classic Standings: Great Northern Outdoors 50.5, Yellow Lake Lodge 45.5, Northern Home & Improvement 42, Pioneer Bar 38, Bottle Shop 34, House of Wood 24.

Individual games: Chris Olson 267, Ricky Daniels 257, Reed Stevens 255.

Individual series: Ed Bitler 696, Ricky Daniels 668, Reed Stevens 654.

Team games: Great Northern Outdoors 669, Yellow Lake Lodge 624, Northern Home & Improvement 600.

Team series: Yellow Lake Lodge 1839, Great Northern Outdoors 1812, Bottle Shop 1751.

Consecutive strikes (5 or more): Reed Stevens 8x = 255; Chris Olson 6x = 267; Roger Tollander 5x = 238; Ed Bitler 5x = 238; Ricky Daniels 6x = 257.

Games 50 or more above average: Reed Stevens 255 (+68); Ricky Daniels 257 (+65); Chris Olson 267 (+62).

Series 100 pins or more above avg.: Kelsey Bazey 650 (+104).

Splits converted: 6-8: Chris Olson. 3-4-6-7-10: Ricky Daniels.

Wednesday Night Early Standings: Cummings Lumber 21, Lake Services Unlimited 17, Skol Bar 15, Pioneer Bar 15, Stotz & Company 13, S&S Tree Bird Shoppe 12, Daeffler’s Quality Meats 11, Larsen Auto Center 8.

Individual games: Jeremy Anderson (SB) 247, Duane Doolittle (SSTBS) 225, Jon Everson (SSTBS) 223.

Individual series: Duane Doolittle (SSTBS) 627, Chris Rowell (PB) 608, Jeremy Anderson (SB) 600.

Team games: Skol Bar 982, S&S Tree Bird Shoppe 948,

Skol Bar 905.

Team series: Skol Bar 2724, S&S Tree Bird Shoppe 2669, Lake Services Unlimited 2583.

Thursday Early Standings: Fab Four 56.5, Kinetico 52.5, Grindell Law Offices 52.5, American Family Siren 49, Red Iron Studios 43, Daeffler’s Quality Meats 43, Wickstrom Construction 34, Hell Raisers 33.5.

Individual games: Mike Skow (DQM) 243, Travis McKenzie (K) 239, Don McKinney (FF) 237.

Individual series: Don McKinney (FF) 643, Blake Douglas (GLO) 619, Mike Skow (DQM) 593.

Team games: Kinetico 590, Fab Four 568, Red Iron Studios 552.

Team series: Fab Four 1675, Red Iron Studios 1607, Daeffler’s Quality Meats 1597.

Consecutive Strikes (5 or more): Don McKinney 5x = 237; Travis McKenzie 5x = 239; Blake Hall 6x = 186.

Games 50 pins or more above avg.: Travis McKenzie 239 (+78); Mike Skow 243 (+73).

Splits converted: 2-7: Don McKinney. 2-4-10: Dennis Lieder, Nick Skow. 3-10: Jim Wikstrom. 4-5: Tim Pederson.

5-10: Bruce Wikstrom. 5-6: Joel Struck.

Friday Night Ladies Standings: Pin Heads 42, The Leader 41, Frederic Design & Promo 34, Junque Art 28, SKM 21.

Individual games: Karen Carlson 213, Pat Traun & Cindy Denn 203.

Individual series: Karen Carlson 571, Gail Linke 529, Margie Traun 519.

Team games: Junque Art 682, Pin Heads 662, The Leader 621.

Team series: Pin Heads 1934, Junque Art 1810, The Leader 1787.

Games 50 pins or more above average: Cindy Denn.

Splits converted: 5-7: Dorothy Barfknecht.

Saturday Night Mixed League Standings: Lakers, Skowl, Handicaps, Rebel Alliance, Pin Choppers, New Team, Luck-E. Men’s games: Ron Skow 246 & 239, Dave Hall 236.

Men’s series: Ron Skow 665, Mark Bohn 585, Dave Hall 583.

Women’s games: Rita Bohn 212 & 205, Kathy Java 197.

Women’s series: Rita Bohn 592, Deb Ingram 530, Linda Giller 507.

Team games: Handicaps 880, Lakers 867, Skowl 855.

Team series: Handicaps 2542, Lakers 2528, Skowl 2511.

McKenzie Lanes Monday Night Ladies Standings: Metal Products 13, Frederic Truck & Tractor 10, Milltown Appliance 10, McKenzie Lanes 9, Edina Divas 8, Alyeska Contracting 7, Wolf Creek Log Furniture 7, Bye 4.

Individual games: Helen Leggitt 209, Toni Sloper 202, Shirley Wilson 188.

Individual series: Helen Leggitt 523, Toni Sloper 514, Shirley Wilson 504.

Team games (Handicap): Frederic Truck & Tractor 835.

Team series (Handicap): McKenzie Lanes 2376.

Monday Night Madness Standings: Eagle Lounge 46, Alleycats 40, Bon Ton 36,

Mishaps 22.

Individual games: Barbara Benson 185, Lois Murphy & Judy Maier 158.

Individual series: Barbara Benson 524, Judy Maier 416, Lois Murphy 410.

Team games (Handicap): Bon Ton 627, Eagle Lounge 616.

Team series (Handicap): Bon Ton 1820, Mishaps 1762.

Tuesday Women’s Standings: Hauge Dental 82, Kindred Spirits 79.5, Gutter Dusters 73, Custom Outfitter 68, LC’s Gals 68, Tomlinson Insurance 66, Country Gals 64, Kassel Tap 43.5.

Individual games: Shirley Wiswell 199, Norma Hauge 198, Toni Sloper 177.

Individual series: Shirley Wiswell 553, Toni Sloper 512, Norma Hauge 498.

Team games (Handicap): Hauge Dental 841, Gutter Dusters 814, Custom Outfitter 799.

Team series (Handicap): Hauge Dental 2362, Gutter Dusters 2337, Custom Outfitter 2315.

Tuesday Night Men’s Standings: Steve’s Appliance 81, The Cobbler Shop 75, Centurview Park 62.5, Dream Lawn 58, McKenzie Lanes 56, Nel-Lo-Hill Farm 53.5, Hack’s Pub 47.5, The Dugout 46.5.

Individual games: Jeff Lehmann 279, Doug Oryan 276, Craig Willert 238.

Individual series: Doug Oryan 704, Darren McKenzie 677, Gene Braund 656.

Team games (Handicap): Hack’s Pub 1193.

Team series (Handicap): Hack’s Pub 3407.

Wednesday Early Standings: Dalles House 48, Cutting Edge 48, Greatland Transportation 40, Gerhman Auto Body 36, Suzie Q’s 36, Balsam Branch Transport 28, Adamark Repair 28, Bye 24.

Men’s games: Jeff Lehmann 246, Eric Hoffman 227, Matt Kamish 225.

Men’s series: Jeff Lehmann 659, Eric Hoffman 640, Mike Welling 620.

Women’s games: Brenda Lehmann 164, Jeanne Kizer 161.

Women’s series: Brenda Lehmann 458, Jeanne Kizer 450.

Team games (Handicap): Dalles House 704.

Team series (Handicap): Cutting Edge 1944.

Wednesday Night Men’s Standings: Davy’s Construction 40, Edina Realty 38, Reed’s Marina 36, Tiger Express 30, McKenzie Lanes 30, Harvest Moon 20, Dalles Electricians 18, Hanjo Farms 12.

Individual games: Bob Wilson 258, Carl Hertfeld 257, Rick Antonson 254.

Individual series: Carl Hetfeld 680, Craig Willert 678, Darren McKenzie 668.

Team games (Handicap): Edina Realty 1058, Davy’s

Construction 1052.

Team series (Handicap): Edina Realty 2999, Tiger Express 2929.

Thursday Night Ladies Standings: Hauge Dental 39, Central Bank 38, Hack’s Pub 33.5, Truhlsen Chiropractic 32, Bont Chiropractic 29.5, Eagle Valley Bank 26, Cutting Edge Pro 23, KJ’s 19.

Individual games: Norma Hauge 206, Lonnie Stowell 193, Lana McKenzie 192.

Individual series: Norma Hauge 548, Lana McKenzie 521, Dawn Larson 511, Team games: Hauge Dental 808, Cutting Edge Pro 761, Hack’s Pub & Bont Chiropractic 739.

Team series: Hauge Dental 2312, Bont Chiropractic 2186, Cutting Edge Pro 2157.

Black & Orange Early Birds Standings: Yellow River Saloon 22-14, The Tap 19-17, Black & Orange 16-20, Gandy Dancer Saloon 15-21.

Individual games: Kay Casey (YRS) 166, Sally Casey (YRS), Delores Lien (T) & Laura Lisdahl (T) 160, Joanie Java-Hahr (GD) 159.

Individual series: Sally Casey (YRS) 460, Kay Casey (YRS) 454, Bonnie Fischer (B&O) 423.

Team games: Gandy Dancer Saloon 890, Yellow River Saloon 885, The Tap 873.

Team series: Yellow River Saloon 2631, Gandy Dancer Saloon 2564, The Tap 2550.

Monday Night Men’s Standings: Larry’s LP 28-4, Ed’s Logging 16-16, Black & Orange 10.5-21.5, Players Motorsports 9.5-22.5.

Individual games: Larry Johnson (L) 242, Dean Eytcheson (EL) & Josh Johnson (L) 196, Shane Phelps (EL) 188.

Individual series: Josh Johnson (L) 550, Larry Johnson (L) 537, Dean Eytcheson (EL) 509.

Team games: Ed’s Logging 937, Larry’s LP 927, Player Motorsports 860.

Team series: Larry’s LP 2689, Ed’s Logging 2642, Black & Orange 2503.

Games 50 or more above average: Larry Johnson 242 (+84).

Tuesday Tippers Standings: Main Home Services, Gob’s Gals, A&H Country Market, West Point Lodge.

Individual games: Cindy Hesik (GG) 227, Dawn Petersen (WPL) 222, Sally Kabus (MHS) 205.

Individual series: Dawn Petersen (WPL) 619, Cindy Hesik (GG) 616, Sandy Wilson 536.

Team games: West Point Lodge 736, Gob’s Gals 732, Main Home Services & A&H Country Market 723.

Team series: West Point Lodge 2161, Gob’s Gals 2108, A&H Country Market 2071.

Games 50 or more above average: Cindy Hesik.

TNT Standings: Larry’s LP 19-9, Homestead Café 15-13, Flower Power 14-14, Cashco 8-20.

Individual games: Mary Ellen Smith (C) 181, Kathy Vandergon (HC) 180, Jennifer Kern (L) 176.

Individual series: Kathy Vandergon (HC) 483, Mary Ellen Smith (C) 476, Jennifer Kern (L) 444.

Team games: Homestead

Café 908, Flower Power 867, Larry’s LP 810.

Team series: Homestead Café 2605, Flower Power 2434, Larry’s LP 2396.

Games 50 or more above average: Jessica Smiley 149 (+51).

Splits converted: 6-7: Kathy Vandergon.

Wednesday Night Standings: Cashco 24-8, Zia Louisa’s 21-11, Lions 18-14, Pheasant Inn 18-14, Black & Orange 13-19, Vacant 2-30.

Individual games: Chris Johnson (PI) 242, Tony Wilson (B&O) 228, Monte Rinnman (C) 207.

Individual series: Chris Johnson (PI) 601, Monte Rinnman (C) 547, Tony Wilson (B&O) 537.

Team games: Lions 980, Pheasant Inn 966, Zia Louisa’s 941.

Team series: Zia Louisa’s 2722, Pheasant Inn 2706, Lions 2662.

Early Risers Standings: Black & Orange 26-10, Gayle’s Northwoods Hair Design 16-20, Gandy Dancer 16-20, 10th Hole 1422.

Individual games: Joanie Java-Hahr 177, Donna Crain 166, Lylah Nelson 163.

Individual series: Lylah Nelson (B&O) 428, Delores Lien 414, Pam Dildine (10th) 413.

Team games: Gandy Dancer 728, Gayle’s Northwoods Hair Design 723, Black & Orange 704.

Team series: Black & Orange 2091, 10th Hole 2035, Gandy Dancer 2034.

Games 50 or more above average: Joanie Java-Hahr 177 (+52).

Thursday Night Ladies Standings: Yellow River Saloon 23.5-4.5, Pour House 1216, Dolls w/Balls 11.5-16.5, Rollettes 9-19.

Individual games: Julie Chalupsky (YRS) 211, Jackie Churchill (Dw/B) 189, Daphne Churchill (Dw/B) 176.

Individual series: Julie Chalupsky (YRS) 496, Jackie Churchill (Dw/B) 478, Daphne Churchill (Dw/B) 467.

Team games: Yellow River Saloon 731, Dolls w/Balls 706, Rollettes 687.

Team series: Yellow River Saloon 2069, Dolls w/Balls 2061, Rollettes 1980.

Games 50 or more above average: Julie Chalupsky 211 (+81).

Series 100 or more above average: Julie Chalupsky 496 (+106).

Denny’s Downtown Lanes Wednesday Night Men’s Standings: Fiedler Ford 35, Boyd’s Outdoor Power 31, Wood River Pharmacy 27, Radio Shack 23, Grantsburg Sanitary 19, Dummy Team 12.

Individual games (Handicap): Chris Olson 244, Brian Sundby 230, Jason Johnson 220.

Individual series (Handicap): Tom Tom 579, Bruce Teigen, Jeff Burnham & Jon Addison 573.

Team games (Handicap): Boyd’s Outdoor Power 988, Wood River Pharmacy 935, Radio Shack 915.

Team series (Handicap): Fiedler Ford 2733, Boyd’s Outdoor Power 2688, Wood River Pharmacy 2671.

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O UTDOOR S 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

Not out of the woods yet on CWD

by Dave Zeug Special to the Leader SHELL LAKE – Deer aren’t supposed to be spending the day in a woodshed. I think we all know that, so when one bolted out of mine last week, I was surprised. I figured it was a fluke; the deer was only trying to find some shelter close to the bird feeder during a January cold snap. It seems the blue jays and squirrels think it’s their job to distribute the elevated sunflower seeds to the less acrobatic members of the animal kingdom. I didn’t give it any more thought than that.

When the same thing happened the next day, I got concerned. The deer bounded off a few yards and stopped, giving me a good look at it. And what I saw wasn’t pretty. With hip bones and ribs showing through a ragged winter hide and a backbone that looked like a silhouette of the Rocky Mountains, it was clear this was an unhealthy deer. This is always a concern to our kind, especially when you live close to where a CWD infected deer was found like I do.

A phone call to the DNR describing what I saw got a quick response. “Don’t let that deer get away,” said Dave Zebro, DNR’s Northern Regional warden. After another call to city hall and the police department, I went to the gun locker. Then I did what needed to be done quickly and safely.

We were lucky on this deer. An old injury or deformity to its lower jaw impacted its ability to feed and with the subzero temperatures, it simply couldn’t survive. Nature can be a cruel taskmaster during a cold Wisconsin winter, but at least CWD wasn’t the catalyst this time.

Residents of northwestern Wisconsin can afford a sigh of relief now that the testing of 1,000 deer from a 10-mile circle where the infected deer was found resulted in no additional positive results.

But this doesn’t mean we’re home free.

The 3-year-old doe that tested positive had ample time to shed prions onto the landscape before succumbing to the disease and other infected deer may be on the landscape.

At a recent meeting with the innovative Northern CWD Citizen Advisory Team, Mike Zeckmeister, Northern Regional wildlife biologist and Mark Rasmussen,

CWD biologist, discussed the results of the recent testing with CAT members.

“Finding no more CWD-positive deer from our large sample size is a very good thing. This strongly suggests that we found the disease early and it’s not widespread,” said Zeckmeister. “With a very low prevalence rate, even our extensive sampling could have missed another infected deer, but the lack of additional positives is a good sign. Up here we have a spark and we have the best chance of putting that spark out.”

Zeckmeister was also grateful for the public support of the fall’s testing. “We owe the success of our sampling effort to hunters, landowners and concerned citizens. Without their cooperation and interest we would have little information. We look forward to this cooperation continuing,” said Zeckmeister.

Zebro also complimented hunters and recreational deer feeders in the Barron, Polk, Washburn and Burnett county area where the legislatively mandated baiting and feeding ban was in effect. “There was excellent compliance with the ban, although a few citations were issued in each county,” said Zebro, adding, “the conviction rates for these violations are very high, which shows people got the message.”

CAT member Barry Nielsen responded, saying “I saw more deer roaming around this fall and winter than I have in years and the ones I’ve seen are spending time actually browsing, not swapping spit at feed or baiting locations. They also seem to be moving more at all times of the day rather than only at night. I hope the baiting and feeding ban stays in place.”

Unfortunately, the lack of CWD-positive deer found in the northwest isn’t indicative of what’s going on in southern Wisconsin. There the disease is spreading in density and area.

In one township in Iowa County, six miles west of the core CWD area, the prevalence rate among the population was 4 percent in 2007. In 2012 this figure jumped to 24 percent of the deer. This area has the highest deer densities of all areas where helicopter surveys have been done.

Actual deer seen from the helicopter were at the rate of 80 deer per square mile.

Richland County saw similar preva-

An obviously unhealthy deer is always a concern, especially when you live close to where a CWD-infected deer was found. This deer was killed safely and quickly. – Photos

by Dave Zeug

lence rates. In 2007, less than 1 percent of the deer were infected and that rose to 8 percent in 2012. Sauk County, where deer densities hit 50 deer per square mile, saw a jump from less than 1 percent in 2007 to 5 percent in 2012. In places where the disease is well established, surveys have found a 1 of 5 infection rate in adult bucks, which are most susceptible to the disease.

Interestingly, in Sauk County’s Devil’s

Lake State Park, after an aggressive shooting program the infection rate was considerably lower than in surrounding areas where not as many deer were shot.

“These prevalence rates show what happens when the disease is left alone to fester without any active management.

We didn’t catch the disease early enough (in southern Wisconsin) and when we did find it, we attempted to reduce insanely high populations and eliminate baiting and feeding, but many would argue it was too late. Up here, our extensive sampling in 2012 pretty well proves, but there’s no guarantee, that CWD is not widespread and we caught it early,” said Zeckmeister.

Deer populations in Northwest Wisconsin aren’t nearly as high as they are in parts of the southern CWD zone. This is good news for those concerned with the spreading of the disease in the north, but not a good sign for the southern zone, where the disease is spreading in intensity and area. Of the last eight reports of sick deer in the southern zone, unlike the deer in my woodshed, all eight of these animals tested positive for CWD. Locally, the DNR plans to continue their monitoring efforts through the winter. So far, 61 deer have been tested from within the two-mile circle of where the infected deer was found. Permits for landowners interested in taking a deer from this circle are available also, since more samples from this core area are needed. The city of Shell Lake partially falls within this twomile circle. In an effort to cooperate with the testing, the city is allowing 10 adult deer to be shot from select areas within the city limits by a group of hunters familiar with the area. So far only three deer have been taken. The DNR also will be conducting an aerial index of the two-mile area to determine the abundance and concentrations of deer.

Future plans haven’t been determined yet, but will be discussed by the DNR and Citizen Advisory Team. What was clear is that there will be continued monitoring of deer from within the area, but perhaps not as intensively in the 10-mile circle. “We would like to test every adult deer from the two-mile circle or a bit further out though,” said Rasmussen. – reprinted with permission from Wisconsin Outdoor News

Northland Ambulance Fishing Contest

Winners of the northern pike category included (L to R): Brody Measner in second place with a 6-pound, 6-ounce pike; Carl Eklof first with a pike weighing 12 pounds, 3 ounces; and Erik Eklof took third with a 4pound, 10-ounce pike.

Bass winners participating in the Northland Ambulance fishing contest included (L to R): Jessica Nelson, who took second with a 2-pound, 12-ounce bass; first place was Chad Belisle with a 3-pound, 3-ounce bass, and third place was Erik Eklof who caught a 2-pound, 2-ounce fish.

The Northland Ambulance fishing contest was held on Big Butternut Lake in Luck on Sunday, Feb. 10. Panfish winners included Jeremiah Johnson, pictured, in first place and second place with fish weighing 13.4 ounces, and 12.9 ounces. Andrew Johnson took third place (not pictured). – Photos submitted

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Melissa J. Fultz, Frederic, and Anthony L. Partlow, Frederic, issued Feb. 12, 2013 Kacie L. Berends, Town of Alden, and Richard A. Lindus, Town of Alden, issued Feb. 13, 2013 Sharry J. Hatlestad, Town of Balsam Lake, and Gary A. Olson, Town of Balsam Lake, issued Feb. 13, 2013 Brittany A. Marz, Town of Luck, and Brandon D. Hall, Town of Luck, issued Feb. 15, 2013

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Zebulon C. Haney, Edina, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Justin A. Hanson, Beldenville, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Aaron M. Hopkins, Frederic, fishing with more than 3 hooks/lines/baits, $182.70.

Jeremy J. Hudalla, Amery, display unauthorized vehicle registration plate, $238.30.

Carrie A. Johnson, Star Prairie, operating while suspended, not guilty plea.

Justin J. Johnson, Balsam Lake, speeding, $175.30.

Richard J. Keller, Frederic, place material – feed/attract wild animals, $208.40.

Eric J. Kelzenberg, Ramsey, Minn., fishing with more than 3 hooks/lines/baits, $182.70.

Mark O. Kelzenberg, Champlin, Minn., fishing with more than 3 hooks/lines/baits, $182.70.

Ryan M. Kelzenberg, Duluth, Minn., fishing with more than 3 hooks/lines/baits, $182.70.

Leon C. Kist, Frederic, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Andrew W. Koenig, Turtle Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Aaron L. Kuenkel, St. Croix Falls, fail to stop/improper stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Ashley A. Kurtz, Grantsburg, operation without required lamps lighted, $162.70.

Steven D. Lake, Frederic, speeding, $175.30.

Casey L. Lemieux, Frederic, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Glen H. Lindblad, Luck, place materials – feed/attract wild animals, $343.50.

Anthony V. Lonien, Turtle Lake, speeding, $175.30.

(Feb. 20, 27, Mar. 6) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY FRANDSEN BANK & TRUST, Plaintiff, vs.

WAYNE O. GILLER, Defendant.

Case No. 12 CV 69 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on March 15, 2012, in the amount of $59,039.72, I will sell the described premises at public auction at the Main Front Entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

TERMS OF SALE: 1. 10% down in cash or certified funds at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeiture of deposit to plaintiff.

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. DESCRIPTION: The SE1/4, Section 36-37-17, except the following parcels: 1) Volume 228 Records, page 269, Document No. 297660; 2) Volume 234 Records, page 356, Document No. 300418; 3) Volume 441 Records, page 911, Document No. 409207; 4) Volume 441 Records, page 912, Document No. 409208; Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN: 048-00859-0000, 04800860-0000, 048-00861-0000 & 048-00862-0000.

STREET ADDRESS: 1231 300th Avenue, Frederic, WI 54837.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 28th day of January, 2013.

Peter M. Johnson, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson / #1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787 577984 WNAXLP

Chad D. Lundmark, Cumberland, place, use, hunt wild animals with bait, $343.50.

Joseph R. Mattson, Balsam Lake, display unauthorized vehicle registration plate, $238.30.

Roger M. McKibben, St. Croix Falls, hunt within 50 feet of roads center; load/discharge firearm/bow in/from a vehicle, not guilty pleas.

Sally A. Nelson, Amery, field to yield when emerging from alley, not guilty plea.

Madisen R. Penshorn Fischer, Lindstrom, Minn., unlawful U/Y turn, not guilty plea.

Sandra F. Prouty, Grantsburg, passing into oncoming traffic, $326.50.

Daniel G. Stone, Amery, OU, $100.00.

Jill M. Swank-Springer, Osceola, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Alan W. Swearingen, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Lee W. Vogel, Centuria, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Christofer Weburg, Frederic, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Paul W. Zarn, Frederic, fail to stop/improper stop at stop sign, $175.30.

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(Feb. 20, 27, Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY LES J. WEBSTER Plaintiff(s), vs.

WILEMAR W. STUDTMANN; CENTRAL BANK, Defendant(s).

Case No.: 12-CV-586 Case Code: 30404 Case Type: Mortgage Foreclosure Amount Claimed Is Over $5,000 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered in the aboveentitled action on January 10, 2013, the undersigned Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell at public auction on the front steps of the Polk County Justice Center, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, on April 16, 2013, at 10:00 a.m., on that day, the real estate and mortgaged premises directed by said judgment to be sold and therein described as follows: Lot One (1) of Certified Survey Map No. 2945 recorded in Volume 13 of Certified Survey Maps, on Page 199, as Document No. 593016, being part of Lot 16, Second Addition to the Village of Frederic, Polk County, Wisconsin.

Also known as: 304 2nd Ave. South, Frederic, WI 54837.

Terms of Sale: Ten percent (10%) cash or certified check at the time of sale; balance in cash or certified check within ten (10) days of confirmation of sale Purchaser takes subject to delinquent and accrued real estate taxes. Purchaser will be responsible for transfer tax.

Dated this 20th day of February, 2013.

Peter M. Johnson, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin 577983 WNAXLP

Burnett County warrants Douglas J. Allen, 29, Stevens Point, failure to pay fine, Feb. 15.

Jeremy M. Banger, 26, Princeton, Minn., failure to pay fine, Feb. 15.

Brianna L. Bearheart, 21, Hertel, warrant - failure to appear, Feb. 15.

Heather M. Bearheart, 19, Siren, failure to pay fine, Feb. 11.

Karla R. Benjamin, 34, Danbury, failure to pay fine, Feb. 15.

Kimberly A. Bethel, 50, Ashland, failure to pay fine, Feb. 15.

Lawrence E. Bildeau, 29, Hertel, warrant - failure to appear, Feb. 15.

Windy T. Bowlsby, 43, Minneapolis, Minn., failure to pay fine, Feb. 11.

Jeremy L. Carlson, 37, Frederic, failure to pay fine, Feb. 15.

Keith A. Christenson, 49, Grantsburg, failure to pay fine, Feb. 15.

Rhonda S. Durand, 45, Siren, failure to pay fine, Feb. 15.

(Feb. 6, 13, 20) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY

(Feb. 6, 13, 20) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ND Plaintiff vs.

TIMOTHY J. GREANER; RENEE M. GREANER; WESTCONSIN CREDIT UNION; Defendants NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 12 CV 81 Case Code No. 30404 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on July 13, 2012, in the amount of $54,188.84, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: March 7, 2013, at 10:00 am TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax from the proceeds of the sale upon confirmation of the court.

PLACE: Lobby of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Lot Forty-five (45) of the Plat of Balsam Forest, according to the official plat thereof on file and of record in the Office of the Register of Deeds in and for Polk County, Wisconsin, Located in Government Lots 7 and 8, Section One (1), Township Thirty-four (34) North, Range Seventeen (17) West.

TAX KEY NO.: 006-01178-0000.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1718 E. Forest Circle, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

Christina M. Putman State Bar No. 1075422 Attorney for Plaintiff 230 W. Monroe St., Ste. 1125 Chicago, IL 60606 Phone: 312-541-9710 Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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CITIBANK, N.A. 701 E. 60TH ST. NORTH SIOUX FALLS, SD 57117 Plaintiff, vs.

PEGGY S. WALTERS 2093 125TH AVE. SAINT CROIX FALLS, WI 54024-8134 Defendant(s).

Case No. 12CV704 AMENDED SUMMONS Money Judgment: 30301 Our File: 1625102 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, To each person named above as Defendant: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.

The complaint, which is also served upon you, states the nature and basis of the legal action.

Within 40 days after February 12, 2013, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the court whose address is 1005 W. MAIN STREET, SUITE 300, BALSAM LAKE, WI 54810-4410 and to Rausch, Sturm, Israel, Enerson & Hornik, LLC, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is shown below. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper answer to the complaint or provide a written demand for said complaint within the 40-day period, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.

Dated: January 15, 2013. /s/ Ryan M. Peterson Rausch, Sturm, Israel, Enerson & Hornik LLC Attorneys in the Practice of Debt Collection 250 N. Sunnyslope Rd. Suite 300 Brookfield, WI 53005 Toll Free: 877-667-8010 Attorney for the Plaintiff 577206 WNAXLP

Coleman B. Ford, 38, Amherst, failure to pay fine, Feb. 15.

Kelly R. Gardner, 27, Siren, failure to pay fine, Feb. 15.

Shane M. Gilpin, 34, Clear Lake, failure to pay fine, Feb. 11.

Larry A. Graf, 33, Shell Lake, failure to pay fine, Feb. 15.

(Feb. 6, 13, 20) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY

AnchorBank, FSB

Plaintiff vs.

JASON D. SIGSWORTH, et al.

Defendant(s)

Case No: 12 CV 332 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on November 1, 2012, in the amount of $116,530.59, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: March 7, 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: Lot 6 of Certified Survey Map No. 4255, recorded in Volume 19 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 36, Document No. 668476, located in Government Lot 7, Section 2, Township 34 North, Range 16 West, Town of Apple River, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1753 West White Ash Drive, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

TAX KEY NO.: 004-00048-0600.

Dated this 18th January, 2013.

day

/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. 2452432 577212 WNAXLP

Scott Mellon

Full-Time Agent

235 Main St. Luck, WI 54853

715-472-8252 www.polkcountyrealty.net 4-BR, 2-bath home, 3-car gar. on 76 acres by Luck on Hwy. 35 with lots of updates

248,900

$

Horse lovers paradise, western charm. 4-BR, 1-ba. home.

Luck Twp., 2783 St. Rd. 35.

227,500

$

5 acres east of Frederic by McKenzie Wildlife area.

14,900

$

2-BR, 2-bath single-wide on 12+ acres of woods in Luck School District.

62,500

$

SOLD

Great 3-BR, 2-bath home that has been remodeled with a newer roof & 2-car gar. in Luck.

3-BR, 2-bath home on corner lot in Frederic.

SOLD

3-BR home on 1.8 acres in the SCF School District with a newer bsmt., well & septic.

Nice 2-BR home with 2-car attached garage on Straight River.

Great newer commercial building on Main Street in Luck with nice location.

3-BR, 2-bath home on 6 private acres, with pole shed, Luck, WI.

95,000

$

45,500

$

84,900

$

Great 4-BR, 2-bath home on almost 4 ac., on Dahl Lake, with a nice private setting.

199,500

$

7 acres on the north side of Luck.

19,900

$

106,900

$

106,000

$

89,000 $84,900

Nice building on Main Street in Luck, that can be the home of your next business.

59,900 $45,900

$

Nice 3-BR, 2-bath home on quiet corner lot in Luck that has one-level living.

85,000

$

$

4-BR, 3-bath on 35 acres, built in 2008. Nice home with attached garage by Frederic.

199,900

$

of

Busy bar & cafe on Main St. in Milltown.

Great opp. to have your own business that has 2 rev. streams w/a great loc.

240,000

$

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Joan D. Amundson, Luck, speeding, $175.30.

Frederick N. Bachmann, Mc Farland, operate snowmobile on prohibited public property, $263.50.

Sarah E. Bauer, Webster, speeding, $225.70.

Zachery R. Baxter, Milltown, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Jesse G. Becker, Plymouth, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Reid T. Binfet, Balsam Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Gabriel L. Cayabyab, Frederic, speeding, $175.30.

Cody J. Christianson, Chetek, speeding, $225.70.

Karie J. Donaghue, Balsam Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Justin K. Forster, Balsam Lake, fail to yield at uncontrolled intersection, $175.30.

Tyler T. Fox, Balsam Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Samantha M. French, St. Croix Falls, speeding, $175.30.

Mindy A. Gage, St. Croix Falls, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Kenneth M. Gates, Amery, minor transporting intoxicants in motor vehicle; speeding; not guilty pleas.

Daniel M. Gove, Dresser, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Shawndell A. Hall, Siren, speeding, $200.50.

Frank C. Hamer, Amery, automobile following too closely, $200.50.

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TOWN OF LAKETOWN The Monthly Meeting Will Be Held Tues., Feb. 26, 2013, At 7:30 p.m.

At The Cushing Community Center

Agenda: Clerk’s report; treasurer’s report; open forum; road report; Northland Ambulance, pay bills, review correspondence and audit books.

Patsy Gustafson 578294 Town Clerk 27L (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.

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Follow the Leader (Feb. 6, 13, 20) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. as servicer for The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificate Holders CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-20 Plaintiff vs.

WENDY J. SORENSEN, et al.

Defendant(s)

Case No: 11 CV 749 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on March 19, 2012, in the amount of $186,088.45, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: March 5, 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: A ll of Lot 9 and the South 25 Feet of Lot 8, all in Block 1, Riverview Tract Addition to the City of Amery, Polk Couty, Wisconsin .

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 638 Cross Avenue South, Amery, WI 54001.

TAX KEY NO.: 201-00619-0000.

Dated this 25th day of January, 2013. /s/Sheriff Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Dustin A. McMahon Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1086857 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 2473899 577208 WNAXLP

(Feb. 6, 13, 20) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Bank of America, N.A. as sucessor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff vs.

JOHN R. WARD, et al.

Defendant(s).

Case No: 12 CV 16 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on November 16, 2012, in the amount of $288,031.29, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: March 5, 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 St., Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 5130, recorded in Volume 23 of Certified Survey Maps on Page 37, as Document No. 714008, located in the Northwest 1/4 of Northwest 1/4 of Section 5, Township 34 North, Range 18 West, Town of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2296 180th Avenue, Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024.

TAX KEY NO.: 044-00105-0000.

Dated this 23rd day of January, 2013. /s/Sheriff Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Dustin A. McMahon Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1086857 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 2467371 577207 WNAXLP

POLK COUNTY HEALTH!DEPARTMENT PREPAREDNESS CONSORTIUM – PROGRAM DIRECTOR

This position serves as the Western Wisconsin Public Health Readiness Consortium (WWPHRC) primary representative and contact for activities relating to assessment and planning regarding the public health consequences and issues associated with infectious disease outbreaks, bioterrorism threats and incidents, as well as other public health emergencies resulting from natural or manmade disasters. Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or closely related field, 3 years’ experience working in a public health setting performing duties similar to the essential functions of this position and 2-5 years’ experience in community organization and preparedness planning. A Master’s degree in Public Health or a closely related field is preferred. To apply for this position, send cover letter, resume and a Polk County application of employment to: Polk County Employee Relations Dept.

100 Polk Co. Plaza, #229 Balsam Lake, WI, 54810 For complete job description and application visit www.co.polk.wi.us or call 715-485-9270. Salary DOQ. 578219 27L 17a-e Deadline to apply: Feb. 28, 2013.

Burnett and Polk deaths Burnett County Wayne D. Krueger, 62, Siren, died Feb. 7, 2013.

Gordon D. Pickering, 61, Town of Oakland, died Feb. 3, 2013.

(Feb. 20, 27, March 6) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee, successor in interest to Bank of America, National Association as Trustee, as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank, NA as Trustee for WaMu Mortgage Pass-through Certificates, Series WMAB 2006-HEI Trust Plaintiff vs.

THOMAS H. LOVICK, et al.

Defendants.

Case No. 12 CV 173 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on June 25, 2012, in the amount of $170,358.16, the Polk County Sheriff will sell the premises described below at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: March 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, Wis. 54810 PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Part of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31, Township 32 North, Range 17 West, Town of Alden, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 5043 filed October 24, 2005, in Volume 22 of Certified Survey Map, Page 150, as Document No. 707440.

ADDRESS: 1747 County Line Ave., Star Prairie, WI 54026.

TAX KEY NO.: 002-00817-0100.

Dated this 30th 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.

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Polk County Clifford G. Wendt, 83, Town of Georgetown, died Jan. 29, 2013.

Maxine V. Adema, 81, Amery, died Feb. 1, 2013.

Wayne A. Greenlee, 88, Town of Lincoln, died Feb. 2, 2013.

(Feb. 13, 20, 27) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY

WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee for Freddie Mac Securities REMIC Trust 2005S001 Plaintiff vs.

TIMOTHY C. CICCARELLI, et al.

Defendants Case No. 11 CV 135 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on July 19, 2011, in the amount of $336,774.05, the Polk County Sheriff will sell the premises described below at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: March 12, 2013, at 10 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens, encumbrances and payment of applicable transfer taxes.

PLACE: In the Lobby of the Polk County Justice Center, located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin 54810.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: Lot 22, as shown on the Plat of First Addition to Lori’s Lotus Lake Landing, filed in the Register of Deeds Office for Polk County, Wisconsin, in Envelope 30B, as Document No. 554519 and located in part of Government Lot 4, Section 21, and parts of Government Lot 2 and the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, Section 22, Township 33 North, Range 18 West, Town of Osceola, Polk County, Wisconsin.

ADDRESS: 847 207th Street, Dresser, WI 54009.

TAX KEY NO: 042-01315-2200.

Dated this 29th 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, Ste. #6 Oak Creek, WI 53154 414-761-1700 Cummisford, Acevedo & Associates, LLC, is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 577605 WNAXLP

FOR SALE ON SEALED BID

1995 Chevrolet Impala 104,000 miles, well maintained, very nice condition.

Minimum Bid

2,500

$

Sealed bids must be received by March 8, 2013.

Drop off or mail sealed bids to:

Village of Milltown P.O. Box 485 Milltown, WI 54858

*Car can be viewed at Rapid Repair, 96 Main Street E., Milltown, WI.*

578229 27L

Timothy B. Meissner Sr., 65, Town of Georgetown, died Feb. 3, 2013.

Edna C. Waalen, 98, Amery, died Feb. 4, 2013.

HELP WANTED Caregivers For 3rd Shift St. Croix Falls Location

Please apply within No phone calls

343 McKinny St. St. Croix Falls

577839 26-27L 16-17a,d

NOTICE

Notices/Employment opportunities

(Feb. 6, 13, 20) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Central Bank, a Minnesota banking corporation, 304 Cascade Street P.O. Box 188 Osceola, Wisconsin 54020, Plaintiff, vs.

Max L. Fisk, through his heirs, 510 North Adams Street St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin 54024, Michael D. Fisk 2377 81st Avenue Osceola, Wisconsin 54020, Myrna J. Fisk 2377 81st Avenue Osceola, Wisconsin 54020, John Doe, Mary Roe, and XYZ corporation Defendants.

Case Type: 30304 Case No.: 12CV354 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of that certain Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, Order for Judgment and Judgment entered and filed in the above-entitled action effective nunc pro tunc to November 5, 2012, the Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell the following described real property at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: February 28, 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: PARCEL 1: Lots Six (6), Seven (7), Block Fifty-six (56), First Addition to the City of St. Croix Falls, Polk County Wisconsin, Located in Government Lot 3, Section 1934-18.

PARCEL 2: Lots Fifteen (15), and Sixteen, Block Fifty-six 56, First Addition to the City of St. Croix Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin, Located in Government Lot 3, Section 19-34-18.

(FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: Plaintiff believes that the property address is 510 North Adams Street, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin) Dated: January 28, 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/#16107 577456 WNAXLP

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Notices WATER AND SEWER OPERATOR Grantsburg, Wisconsin

578266 27-28L 17-18a

The Village of Grantsburg (pop. 1,341) located in Burnett County, Wisconsin, seeks a candidate for our full-time Water and Sewer Operator position.

This position is responsible for performing a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks under the Director of Public Works involving maintenance and operation of the Water and Sewer Utility. This position is also responsible for duties outlined in the Crew Person job description and is responsible to participate in those activities when needed at the discretion of the Public Works Director.

Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent. Prefer experience with the operations of a municipal water and sewer system. Must have a CDL driver’s license. Must obtain and maintain Wisconsin DNR Water and Wastewater Operator certification within two years of hire. Pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening required. Residency requirements within 12 months from the date of hire.

Wage dependent on qualifications. Excellent benefits.

Complete job description available at www.grantsburgwi.com or by calling the Village Office at 715-463-2405. Submit resume/application and references by March 8, 2013, to: Village of Grantsburg 316 S. Brad Street Grantsburg, Wisconsin 54840 Or e-mail to: villageoffice@grantsburgwi.com The Village of Grantsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER MONITORING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR FREDERIC WATERWORKS

We are required to monitor your drinking water for specific contaminants on a regular basis. Results of regular monitoring are an indicator of whether or not your drinking water meets health standards. Between 02/01/2012 and 02/29/2012, we did not monitor for coliform bacteria contaminants, and therefore cannot be sure of the quality of your drinking water during that time.

What precautions should be taken at this time?

There are no special precautions you need to take at this time.

However, it is important to remember that the quality of your drinking water is not known at this time.

What was the cause of the missed monitoring requirements?

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources requires that we take 2 monthly bacteria samples. In February 2012 we only took 1 sample on 2/14/2012. This sample tested safe. The second sample was forgotten.

What is being done to correct the problem?

We are taking samples earlier in the month and are using a second lab that picks up samples so that we have two options.

When will the problem be solved?

We believe this is the first time a sample was missed since 1980, and that by having some samples picked up, we should avoid missing any more.

If you have questions regarding the safety of our drinking water, please contact: Kenneth Hackett, 715-327-8062, 305 Traffic Ave. N., Frederic, WI 54837.

I certify that the information and statements contained in this public notice are true and correct and have been provided to consumers in accordance with the delivery, content, format and deadline requirements in Subchapter VII of ch. NR 809, Wis. Adm. Code.

578221 27L WNAXLP Kenneth Hackett - 2/4/2013

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LUCK REGULAR BOARD MEETING Monday, February 25, 2013, 6 p.m.

Boardroom

AGENDA: 1. Call to order and seek approval of Regular Board agenda, Robert Clifton 2. Consideration of previous minutes, LeRoy Buck 3. Presentation of Vouchers, Amy Dueholm 4. Treasurer’s Report, Amy Dueholm 5. Recognition of Guests or Delegates A. Katelyn Dinnies, Student Representative B. Blizzard Hockey Program C. Lakeland 6. Administrative Reports A. Mr. Palmer B. Mrs. Goldbach C. Mr. Gobler 7. Old Business A. Second reading of “Graduation Requirements Revision.”

8. New Business A. Recommendation for summer rec. position.

B. Approval for fundraiser for baseball.

C. Discussion of gymnastics co-op with Grantsburg.

D. Pre-K-4 agreement with CESA 11 Head Start.

E. CESA 11 Shared Service Agreement.

F. Referendum project update.

G. Any other business that may properly come before the Board.

9. Motion to convene into executive session per WI Stat. 19.85(1) for discussion of teachers contract negotiations and personnel issues.

10. Motion to reconvene to open session. No action expected.

11. Motion to adjourn.

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(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.

(Feb. 20, 27, March 6) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Homeward Residential, Inc. Plaintiff vs.

ELIZABETH BADER, et al.

Defendant(s) Case No: 12 CV 568 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on December 14, 2012, in the amount of $120,807.77, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: March 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: Parcel 1: Lot 2 of Certified Survey Map No. 209, recorded in Volume 1 of Certified Survey Maps on Page 210 as Document No. 359198, located in the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, Section 11, Township 33 North, Range 17 West, Garfield Township, Polk County, Wis. Parcel 2: Together with an easement for roadway purposes, 66 feet in width bordering the roadway easement on the North and Lots 1, 2 and 3 of Certified Survey Map recorded in Volume 1 of Certified Survey Maps on Page 210 as Document No. 359198, located in the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, Section 11, Township 33 North, Range 17 West, Garfield Township, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1351 105th Ave., Amery, WI 54001.

TAX KEY NO.: 024-00184-0000.

Dated this 5th day of February, 2013. /s/Sheriff Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Dustin A. McMahon Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1086857 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 2499555 577982 WNAXLP

NOTICE OF SALE OF IN REM PROPERTIES* (Wis. Stat. Section 75.69(3)) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Polk County will sell the following Real Properties by Public Auction to be held online at www.wisconsinsurplus.com, Auction #13120. The Public Auction will begin on Monday, March 11, 2013, at 12:01 a.m. CST and end on Monday, April 1, 2013, starting at 10:00 a.m. CST. All bids must be submitted through the auction site. No other bids will be accepted. !1139 255th Ave., Luck - Town of Bone Lake - Pcl# 012-00734-0100 Appraised Value Set By Committee: $50,000.00 Minimum Bid: $50,000 933 20th St., Clayton - Town of Clayton - Pcl# 016-00339-0000 Appraised Value Set By Committee: $2,500.00 Minimum Bid: $2,500 XXX Highland Dr. - Town of Lincoln - Pcl# 032-00383-0000 Appraised Value Set By Committee: $5,000.00 Minimum Bid: $5,000 1639-A 240th Ave. - Town of Luck - Pcl# 036-00782-0600 Appraised Value Set By Committee: $4,000.00 Minimum Bid: $4,000

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www.wisconsinsurplus.com is a public online bidding auction. The properties will be sold “As Is”! to the highest bidder. Polk County makes no representation or guarantee with respect to the use or condition of the properties. Dated this 13th of February, 2013. Amanda Nissen, Polk County Treasurer, Telephone: 715-485-9255

VILLAGE CLERK POSITION

The Village of Luck seeks a Clerk. This is a salaried, exempt position that works under the general direction of the Village Board. Responsible for carrying out statutory municipal clerk duties including but not limited to: elections, municipal licenses and record keeping. Assists with utility billing and performs a variety of administrative tasks which, at times, includes handling confidential information. Minimum requirements include two-year degree in accounting, business administration or related field with 2 years of municipal experience or high school diploma with 3 - 5 years of any combination of education and experience, preferably in a municipal clerk environment or related field. Preferred qualifications include: Bachelor’s degree in political science, business administration or related field desirable, Certified Wisconsin Clerk designation, experience with WorkHorse software, municipal accounting, Microsoft Word and Excel. Job description available by contacting the Assistant Administrator/Clerk at 715-472-2221 or volclerk@lakeland.ws.

Salary DOQ+ benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Deadline to submit a completed cover letter, references and resumé is Friday, March 29, 2013, at noon. Submit materials to the Village Clerk at P.O. Box 315, Luck, WI 578292 27-28L 17-18a 54853.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Luck Water System Improvements 2013 Village of Luck Polk County, Wisconsin

The Village of Luck will receive sealed bids at the Village Hall, located at 401 South Main Street, P.O. Box 315, Luck, Wisconsin 54853 for the construction of the Luck Water System Improvements 2013 project until 2 p.m. March 7, 2013. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time.

The work for which bids are asked includes the following: Installation of approximately 2,700 lineal feet of water main by open trench methods, installation of reinforced concrete storm sewer, reconstruction of approximately 2,200 lineal feet of village street including crushed aggregate base course, HMA pavement, and approximately 1,200 lineal feet of concrete curb and gutter. Work will include traffic control, erosion control and turf restoration.

The BIDDING DOCUMENTS may be examined at the offices of MSA Professional Services, Inc., Rice Lake, Wisconsin; the Village of Luck; the Builder’s Exchange of St. Paul, Minnesota; McGraw Hill Construction Dodge, Hot Springs, Arkansas; Minneapolis Builders Exchange, Minneapolis, Minnesota; Northwest Regional Builders Exchange in Altoona (Eau Claire), Wisconsin. Planholders list will be updated daily on our Web address at www.msa-ps.com under Bids. An updated planholders list will be mailed with any and all addenda. No planholders list will be faxed.

Copies of the BIDDING DOCUMENTS are available at www.questcdn.com. You may download the digital plan documents for $20 by inputting Quest eBidDoc #2476808 on the Web sites Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading and working with the digital project information.

Additionally, copies of the BIDDING DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the office of MSA Professional Services, Inc., 15 W. Marshall Street, Suite B, Rice Lake, WI 54868, upon receipt of a nonrefundable fee of $50.00 for a half size (11” x 17”) set of plans.

No proposal will be accepted unless accompanied by a certified check or bid bond equal to at least 5% of the amount bid, payable to the OWNER as a guarantee that, if the bid is accepted, the bidder will execute and file the proper contract and bond within 15 days after the award of the contract. The certified check or bid bond will be returned to the bidder as soon as the contract is signed, and if after 15 days the bidder shall fail to do so, the certified check or bid bond shall be forfeited to the OWNER as liquidated damages.

No bidder may withdraw his bid within 90 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

WAGE RATES Wisconsin State Wage Rates: Pursuant to Section 66.0903, Wisconsin Statutes, the minimum wages to be paid on the project shall be in accordance with the wage rate scale established

by State wage rates.

Federal Davis Bacon Wage Rates: Federal wage rates can be found at http://www.wdol.gov/dba.aspx#0. Be aware that project Administrators, Bidders and Contractors are required to use the latest federal wage rate available at the time of bid opening.

The minimum wages to be paid on the project shall be the higher of the wage scale established by either the Federal or State wage rates.

This project anticipates use of Wisconsin DNR Safe Drinking Loan Water Program funding. We encourage Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), including Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Small Businesses in Rural Areas (SBRAs) to submit bid proposals. A municipality, in awarding prime contracts, and the primary engineer and primary contractor, in awarding subcontractors are required to make a good faith effort to achieve a combined minimum goal of 15% participation for MBE/WBE utilization in accordance with s.NR 162.09(3), s.NR 166.12(4), and s.NR 167.18(4) Wis. Admin. Code. If a subcontractor awards subcontracts, these requirements shall apply to the subcontractor.

A portion of the project is part of a Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP).

OWNER reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids.

Published by the authority of the Village of Luck.

CONSULTING ENGINEER: MSA Professional Services, Inc. 15 W Marshall Street, Suite B Rice Lake, WI 54868 Teresa Anderson, P.E. 578251 27-28L WNAXLP (715) 234-1009 x117

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NOTICE OF AQUATIC PLANT MANAGEMENT ON LONG LAKE IN POLK COUNTY

Northern Aquatic Services hereby notifies as specified per Chapter NR 107, WI Administrative Code; that it intends to treat approximately 50 acres of Long Lake (Centuria) with aquatic pesticides to control nuisance exotic aquatic vegetation. The proposed treatment would occur during the spring and summer of 2013. Northern Aquatic Services will conduct a public informational meeting on the proposed treatment if five or more individuals, organizations, special units of government or local units of government request one. Any request for a public meeting on this treatment must be made within five days after this notice is published. The request must specify the topics to be discussed at the meeting, including problems and alternatives, and must be sent to: Northern Aquatic Services, 1061 240th Street, Dresser, WI 54009, and to the WDNR, 810 W. Maple Street, Spooner, WI 578063 27Lp WNAXLP 54801.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

February 20, 2013 Chippewa County 711 N. Bridge St. #14 Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 715-726-7933 On or about March 2, 2013, the West Central Wisconsin Regional Housing Consortium (WCWRHC), consisting of Barron, Buffalo, Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, Polk and St. Croix counties, will submit a request to the Wisconsin Department of Administration - Division of Housing for the release of Community Development Block Grant funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project known as Community Development Block Grant - Small Cities Housing Program, for the purpose of the funding of the rehabilitation of low- to moderate-income residential units.

The activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act requirements. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at the office of the lead county, Chippewa County - Chippewa County Housing Authority, 711 N. Bridge St. #14, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 - and may be examined or copied Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Chippewa County Housing Authority. All comments received by February 28, 2013, will be considered prior to submission of a request for release of funds.

RELEASE OF FUNDS Chippewa County certifies to the Wisconsin Department of Administration - Division of Housing that Paul Michels in his capacity as County Board Chairman consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The State’s acceptance of the ceritification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and allows Chippewa County to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS The State of Wisconsin, Department of Administration - Division of Housing will accept objections to its release of funds and the Chippewa County certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if it is on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of Chippewa County; (b) Chippewa County omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient has incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by the State of Wisconsin; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality.

Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to Wisconsin Department of Administration - Division of Housing at P.O. Box 7970, Madison, WI 53707-7970. Objections to the release of funds on any basis other than those stated above will not be considered by the Wisconsin Department of Administration - Division of Housing. Objections received after March 17, 2013, will not be considered by the Wisconsin De577981 27Lp partment of Administration - Division of Housing.

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(Feb. 13, 20, 27) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In The Matter Of The Name Change Of: Ryan Allen Wylie Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing Case No. 13CV62 NOTICE IS GIVEN A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: Ryan Allen Wylie To: Ryan Allen Strenke Birth Certificate: Ryan Allen Wylie IT IS ORDERED: This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Polk County, State of Wisconsin: Honorable Molly E. GaleWyrick, Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main St., Balsam Lake, WI 54001, April 19, 2013, 2:15 p.m.

If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 715-485-9299 at least ten (10) working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation.

BY THE COURT Molly E. GaleWyrick Circuit Court Judge 577925 February 11, 2013 WNAXLP

(Feb. 20) NOTICE IN REPLEVIN STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Case Code 31003 Case No. 13-SC-64 To: TONY A. & JANE A. JOHNSON You are hereby notified that a summons and complaint has been issued to recover possession of the following described goods and chattels, to wit: 2007 KIA SPECTRA, VIN # KNAFE121375461971 of which I, the plaintiff, am entitled to the possession, and which you have unjustly taken and unlawfully detain from me.

NOW, THEREFORE, unless you shall appear in the Circuit Court of Polk County, located in the Polk County Courthouse in the City of Balsam Lake, State of Wisconsin, on March 11, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. before the calendar judge or any other judge of said court to whom the said action may be assigned for trial, judgment will be rendered against you for the delivery of said property to the plaintiff and for damages for the detention thereof and for costs.

Dated at Milwaukee, WI, this 14th day of February, 2013.

SANTANDER CONSUMER USA, INC. Plaintiff By: Jerome C.Johnson, Attorney State Bar# 1016307 839 N. Jefferson St., #200 Milwaukee, WI 53202 Tele: 414-271-5400 PO No.:1823.63 578153 WNAXLP

PLEASE NOTE ... IMPORTANT NOTICE YOU WILL LOSE TITLE TO YOUR PROPERTY IF THESE TAXES ARE NOT PAID ON OR BEFORE APRIL 22, 2013 TAKE NOTICE that all persons having, or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon the real property described in the list of tax liens 2013-1, on file in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court of Polk County, dated February 5, 2013, attached hereto, are hereby notified that the filing of such list of tax liens in the Clerk of Circuit Court of Polk County constitutes the commencement by said Polk County of a special proceeding in the Circuit Court for Polk County to foreclose the tax liens therein described by foreclosure proceedings in rem and that a notice of the pendency of such proceeding against each piece or parcel of land therein described was filed in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court on February 5, 2013. Such proceeding is brought against the real property herein described only and is to foreclose the tax liens described in such list. No personal judgment will be entered herein for such taxes, assessments or other legal charges or any part thereof.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that all persons having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon the real property described in said list of tax liens are hereby notified that a certified copy of such list of tax liens has been posted in the office of the County Treasurer of Polk County and will remain posted for public inspection up to and including April 22, 2013, which date is hereby fixed as the last day of redemption.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that any person having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon such parcel may, on or before April 22, 2013, redeem such delinquent tax liens by paying to the County Treasurer of Polk County the amount of all such unpaid tax liens and in addition thereto, all interest and penalties which have accrued on said unpaid tax liens computed to and including the day of redemption, plus the reasonable costs that the County incurred to initiate the proceedings plus the person’s share of the reasonable costs of publication under sub. (6).

POLK COUNTY, By Amanda Nissen, Polk County Treasurer STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS UNDER SECTION 75.521 WISCONSIN STATUTES BY POLK COUNTY, LIST OF TAX LIENS FOR YEARS INDICATED. OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER YEAR TAX AMT. TAX CERT. # INT. RATE NO. DESCRIPTION 001 Village of Osceola Owner: Marcel Eibensteiner 2008 2,943.91 2585 12% Annually c/o Ronald Eibensteiner 165-00582-0000 Mortgage Holders: 2009 2,896.50 2688 12% Annually Outlot 162 except all that part Builders Development & Finance Inc. SA 2008 16,799.30 2585 12% Annually East of ROW State Hwy 35 U.S. Bank, National Association SA 2009 15,091.72 2688 12% Annually SC 2008 165.00 577745 26-28L WNAXLP

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Polk County Land Information Committee will hold a public hearing at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2013, in the Government Center (1st floor, County Boardroom), Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a wireless telecommunication facility, requested by Verizon Wireless/SBA. The site is located at: 2633 23rd Ave, Pt of NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Sec. 22/T32N/R19W, Town of Farmington (Richard Cottor property).

578217 27-28L 17a,d WNAXLP (Feb. 20, 27, March 6) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Central Bank, a Minnesota banking corporation, 304 Cascade Street P.O. Box 188 Osceola, Wisconsin 54020, Plaintiff, vs.

Elizabeth M. Woolley 104 Miller Lane Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110, John Doe, Mary Roe, and XYZ corporation Defendants.

Case Type: 30404 Case No. 12CV270 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of that certain Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, Order for Judgment, and Judgment entered and filed in the aboveentitled action on August 2, 2012, the Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell the following described real property at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: March 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: UNIT 1.5 IN THE REVISED PLAT OF HIDDEN HOLLOW ESTATES TOWNHOMES, A CONDOMINIUM, A CONDOMINIUM DECLARED AND EXISTING UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF THE CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP ACT OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION OF HIDDEN HOLLOW ESTATE TOWNHOMES, A CONDOMINIUM DATED JANUARY 20, 2000 AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN ON JANUARY 21, 2000 IN VOLUME 806 OF RECORDS ON PAGE 390 AS DOCUMENT NO. 594088, AS AMENDED BY THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION RECORDED MARCH 19, 2001 IN VOLUME 849 OF RECORDS ON PAGE 639 AS DOCUMENT NO. 609707, AND AS AMENDED BY THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONDOMINIUM DECLARATION RECORDED ON MARCH 27, 2003 IN VOLUME 927 OF RECORDS ON PAGE 244 AS DOCUMENT NO. 653632, TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN AND TO THE COMMON AREAS AND FACILITIES OF THE CONDOMINIUM, SAID CONDOMINIUM BEING LOCATED IN THE VILLAGE OF OSCEOLA, POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN. (FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: Plaintiff believes that the property address is 426 Tony Street, Osceola, Wisconsin) Dated: February 11, 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/#16050 578096 WNAXLP

(Feb. 6, 13, 20) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Central Bank 2270 Frontage Road West Stillwater, MN 55082 Plaintiff, vs.

Double Star, Inc. a Wisconsin corporation 1243 Highway 35 Hudson, WI 54016 Wilemar Studtmann 1243 Highway 35 Hudson, WI 54016 Henry J. Smith Trust dated November 27, 1992 6308 Grove Point Drive SE Winter Haven, FL 33884 and Henry J. Smith 6308 Grove Point Drive SE Winter Haven, FL 33884 Defendants.

Case No. 11-CV-817 Case Code: 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on September 12, 2012, in the amount of $548,117.01, against Double Star, Inc. and Wilemar Studtmann, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: March 14, 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 courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold “as is” and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: In the foyer area of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the City of Balsam Lake, Polk County.

DESCRIPTION: Parcel 1: Lot 2 of Certified Survey Map No. 4318 recorded in Volume 19 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 99, as Document No. 672081, located in the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, Section 8, Township 32 North, Range 16 West, Town of Black Brook, Polk County, Wisconsin Parcel 2: A perpetual easement over and across Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 4318 for the 45 foot wide joint access driveway area, and the 35 foot wide access easement, as shown on said Certified Survey Map, for purposes of access to Lot 2 of said Certified Survey Map. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 491 State Highway 46, Amery, WI, 54001.

PIN/Tax ID No. 010-001840200.

Peter Johnson Polk County Sheriff MURNANE BRANDT Attorneys for Plaintiff 30 E. 7th Street, Suite 3200 St. Paul, MN 55101-4919 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. 1574225 577385 WNAXLP

POSITION AVAILABLE Elementary Youth (Pre-K - 5th Grade) & Family Ministries Co-Director Faith Lutheran Church

Grantsburg, WI For further information, go to:

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(Feb. 20, 27) 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.

LONNIE H. LARSON, 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: March 14, 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 12th day of February, 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. 2526626 578131 WNAXLP

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Pennies for Patients making progress

Local efforts to fight leukemia start at a young age

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer OSCEOLA – While talk of discontinuing the penny emerged recently after Canada’s recent announcement they would no longer make their version, the value of the penny is strong in this region, especially for elementary school students who have leveraged those little coppercolored coins into over $40,000 of research to battle leukemia.

In the Pennies for Patients program, students use the month of February or March to collect and donate as many pennies as possible to help fight the disease, which has had several prominent local victims and advocates.

“This is my 18th year of collecting,” stated semiretired Osceola elementary teacher Barbara Jorgenson of rural Luck, who became a major local advocate for the cause after her adult brother, Mark, was diagnosed in 1994, and died two years later. She started a penny drive at Osceola in 1995 that has now raised nearly $42,000 from that district alone.

Jorgenson also had two close-to-home examples of the deadly disease in her own second-grade classrooms, the first being 14 years ago, when a second-grader named Hannah Kautz was diagnosed and went through the seemingly endless regimen of treatment.

“Hannah is still cancer-free!” Jorgenson said gleefully. “She’s now a junior (in high school) and runs track and is totally healthy.”

Osceola Elementary School students had a big kickoff party for the Pennies for Patients campaign recently. – Photos submitted Another former Jorgenson student also had good news on leukemia last month, when Jacob Burns, now 10, was finally medically cleared.

“Just last month, he announced he was cancer-free!” she proclaimed, noting that Jacob was first diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia when he was her student. The disease has hit Jorgenson on many fronts, which is one of the reasons she has remained an advocate for escalat-

ing the fight.

Both Burns and Kautz have been the face of leukemia at the Osceola School District, and have helped with their annual kickoffs for the Pennies for Patients

campaign, which allows students to compete for bragging rights on which classes raise the most for the campaign during February.

“They added the (Osceola) Middle School this year,” Jorgenson added, noting that St. Croix Falls has also been a fundraising school for the program. “It all helps so much.”

Individuals are also encouraged to donate to the cause, which funds extensive research into blood cancers of all kinds.

According to the national campaign officials, the Pennies for Patients program has raised over $211 million in the past 16 years, all through donations of pocket change.

Jorgenson retired from full-time teaching last year, but still does substitute teaching, and is involved with the program.

“Last year was really super,” she said.

“It’s always going to be near and dear to me. It’s all good!”

To make a donation to the Pennies for Patients campaign, you can mail a donation to Pennies for Patients, c/o Barbara Jorgenson, Osceola Elementary School, 250 10th Ave. East, Osceola, WI 54020. All money raised in February goes toward the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Wisconsin Chapter.

Even Canadian pennies are accepted, if you can still find any of them.

Jacob Burns, 10, was recently declared cancer-free after he was diagnosed with leukemia as a second-grader. He has become one of the great recovery stories and an advocate for the Pennies for Patients campaign, meant to raise money to fight the dreaded blood cancer. He is pictured here at the recent fundraising kickoff in Osceola with teachers Lorie Schjenken (left) and Barbara Jorgenson.

Snow angel made by real wings

St. Croix Falls Elementary Principal Jeff Benoy was Stuck for a Buck by elementary students as part of the Pennies for Patients fundraising event held this past week. Joining approximately 450 other schools around the state, the St. Croix Falls Elementary School took part in Pennies for Patients, a campaign to help raise money in the fight to cure leukemia and lymphoma, two types of blood cancer that cause more deaths among children under the age of 20 than any other cancer. Activities at the SCF Elementary included reading about Our Honored Heroes, children who are currently fighting cancer from around the state of Wisconsin, they “teamed up for a cure” by wearing sports apparel and wore pajamas for their PJ’s and Pennies for a Cure day. This year, some fourth-grade students paired up with several basketball players from the high school for their first Clean out your Console for Cancer activity, as the high school athletes were raising money for the American Cancer Society – Athletes vs. Cancer. On Friday students from all grades challenged their teachers to a game of Castle Ball. The final activity took place last Thursday, Feb. 14, when the students taped Principal Benoy to the wall with duct tape during lunch and recess for Stuck for a Buck.

Working together they raised a little over $1,000! This year RCU assisted them with counting the pennies and other donations. RCU is also donating an additional $100 for the fight against leukemia and lymphomia.

It remains somewhat of a mystery, but this snow angel in the backyard of John and Anne Lindquist of Frederic, captured on digital film by John last Thursday morning, Feb. 14, was likely created by an owl diving into the snow to catch a mouse. - Photo submitted

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Candlelight memorial for Baby Hadley

MILLTOWN - Over 80 people showed up at the Milltown Lutheran Church for a candlelight memorial for Baby Hadley on Monday, Feb. 11.

The 6-month-old lost his life in Florida on Jan. 28, allegedly at the hands of his mother, who is a 2009 graduate of Unity High School.

Luminarias lined the sidewalk with messages for Hadley. The evening events and short service were coordinated by three area women with a strong passion for helping the families find some peace of mind.

“Heartwarming,” commented Katie

Krystal Beckwith, Katie Bestland and Amanda Bestland were the event coordinators of the Candlelight Memorial for Baby Hadley on Monday, Feb. 11, on Milltown. - Photos courtesy Jeanne Alling

Luminarias lined the sidewalk in front of the church during a memorial service for Baby Hadley.

Bestland, one of the event coordinators.

“In a small community it amazes me how people come together in a time of grieving for a life that was so short. People who offered to help, just amazed me.”

People were offered a chance to talk on behalf of Hadley. Friends, father, grandparents, an uncle, and more offered words of inspiration. “I pictured it being my son,” said Krystal Beckwith, another coordinator. “We found that organizing an event like this helped us to channel our anger, to bring the families together,”

Ducks for Lamar

added Bestland.

“We were glad to be able to offer the opportunity for both families to mourn together. Although this was only one service for Hadley, it went much further than that. It allowed help for others to fulfill an empty space in their lives,” said Amanda Bestland, an event coordinator.

“Donations tonight will help the CRA and Friends of Victims of Violence.”

Area businesses assisted with flowers for the families, candles for the luminarias, a 4-H club baked cookies, and the Leos

Family, friends and more spoke words of inspiration on behalf of Hadley, including his uncle, Keith Arnett, during a memorial service on Monday, Feb. 11.

Club provided hot chocolate. People who never even met Hadley came together to make blue ribbons and buttons. Leslie Bestland commented, “I am so proud of these girls for organizing an event like this, it helps so many people. Hadley touched so many lives, of people he never even met.”

Amanda concluded with, “It doesn’t end here.” - submitted by Jeanne Alling with permission from members of Hadley’s family

Luck

LUCK – Supporters of the Lamar Community Center sponsored a dance on Saturday, Feb. 16, at the West Denmark Parish Hall, outside Luck. It was the second of several family-friendly events meant to warm the cold months and help raise money for the Lamar restoration efforts.

Local band Duck for the Oyster played all evening, with caller Kathy Brihn teaching dancers the moves, while the band accompanied them.

The next event of the Lamar Dance Series takes place at the Taylors Falls Memorial Community Center (the old Depot) when the Sue Orfield Band plays on Saturday, March 23. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the band plays from 8 to 12 p.m.

Duck for the Oyster played the dance on Saturday, Feb. 16, at the West Denmark Parish Hall, as part of the ongoing Lamar Dance Series, meant to help with fundraising for restoration of the vintage Lamar Community Center, near St. Croix Falls. – Photos by Greg Marsten

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Unity High seniors direct serious, humorous drama - and live to tell about it

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – Last weekend’s presentations of “Becoming Juliet” at Unity High School was a mix of darkness, humor and reality, but also as Midwestern as beige foods and dressing in layers.

The drama club presented two shows of the Dean Dyer comedy/drama, where scarlet-tinted school budget priorities meet public domain scripts, humorous drama students, helicopter parenting, high school cliques and rivalries, with a slice of Shakespearean unrequited love and a bitter chaser of teen suicide.

Oh, and it was also directed by two Unity seniors, who were voted on by their cast mates.

It was one car chase short of a triple whammy. And it worked.

Unity drama teacher Laura Birling picked three scripts to work from, and then had the cast members vote on a choice after reading 10-page excerpts, ultimately picking Dyer’s twist on a school drama club’s plans to present the fabled Shakespearean tale.

“I was glad they picked it; I thought it was the best of the choices,” Birling said.

She also said the students had an extraordinary amount of input in aspects of the play usually left to adult staff members, which also led to the rarity of having student directors in seniors Anna Luepke and Kasey Heimstead.

Unity seniors Kasey Heimstead (left) and Anna Luepke took years of stage-acting experience and drove in a new direction: directing. – Photos by Greg Marsten While Birling did the bulk of the casting, the students, crew and directing duo had an extraordinary amount of input at every level.

“Everything you see them do, where

Dylan, Ross Kitson MacTaggart, kneeling, takes the role of Romeo to Juliet, played by the quiet senior, JJ, Dani Mares, while and high school secretary Mrs. Bates, Beth Johnson, right, look on.

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they (actors) move, their timing, almost the actions, comes from those two (Heimstead and Luepke),” Birling told the crowd prior to the final showing on Sunday, Feb. 17. “They’re the genius behind the show.”

The two directors are not rookies, and have been actively involved in professional theater for years at the Festival Theatre Company in St. Croix Falls and elsewhere. But even with so much onstage time, the two admitted it was a whole different animal, being the directors.

“It was very, very different,” Luepke said seriously, with Heimstead echoing her thoughts. They not only crafted most of the finalized production decisions, but

also dug in on other specialties, such as makeup, costumes and even lighting, which proved an issue.

“We’re getting a new lighting board (after the play), and we weren’t sure this one was going to make it,” Heimstead said. “We prayed every time the curtain opened!”

The duo also used some of their Festival experience to go into “blocking,” the practice of coordinating the actors, scenery, lighting and more.

“It had never really been done here before,” Luepke said, noting that the structure of the play also took the two friends to a level they’d never had onstage. They both admitted it was a lot more work than they’d ever known, and were a little taken aback that students would ask their permission for things.

“People would come up to me and ask if it was OK for them to leave!” Luepke joked, with Heimstead nodding in agreement. “It was also different because they were our own peers.”

They both said that the line between being a director and a classmate was hard to grasp.

“I learned so much,” Heimstead said, joking that they earned their new ulcers.

“I had no idea how much went on behind the scenes.”

While “Becoming Juliet” is a truly funny take on high school drama and the foibles it encounters, it also touches on many serious subjects for teens, none more serious than suicide. One of the lead characters, the rebel Dylan - played perfectly by senior Ross Kitson MacTaggart - uses a failed attempt at taking his own life earlier as a later example for others on how he’s changed, and how we need to embrace life, even maniacally at times.

And while the play focuses on self-admitted “drama geeks,” it also gives insight into those cliquish walls put up between lifelong friends, who just happen to have different interests later in life. The play looks hard at itself in the mirror and may seem preachy at times, especially for the enthusiastic drama teacher Cindy - played

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With a freshman nickname like Shut-up Ronnie, played by Kyle Paulson, and plenty of Victorian garb, how can a play go wrong?

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"Becoming Juliet"/from page 1 with aplomb by Olivia Coen.

Coen handles the seriousness well, contemplating the value of the arts versus taxpayer funding and education with the understanding principal, Mr. Erving, played by another Festival Theatre veteran actor, Noah Neault. The similarities to almost every rural high school are eerily sad. But the drama teacher, and even the stoic bean counter, both see through some of the high school veneer teens often put up as a last defense, and turn the public domain script into stage magic, with a few life lessons along the way.

With a first-time directing role, Luepke and Heimstead had a lot on their plates; the lessons are many, the umbra of Shakespeare is always lurking in the shadows and there were probably many roles with an eerie similarity to students their age, maybe even someone in the cast.

But they were still smiling as the cast broke the set the last time. Heimstead and Luepke both raised their eyebrows and thought hard when asked if they could work for the other director, if they both weren’t sharing the duties.

“Oh yeah, we would’ve been OK with that,” Heimstead said with a grin and a tentative look at Luepke, who agreed and finished her thought.

“Oh yeah. I could work for her,” Luepke added with a genuine smile and a nod.

The two seemed to finish each other’s sentences on occasion.

The play takes a whimsical approach to the haunting specter of Shakespeare, while also reaffirming the Romeo and Juliet notion of love at first sight, or maybe at first rehearsal. The drama teacher, Cindy, also “becomes” Juliet, in a way, when a new teacher joins the school, and they immediately go into flirt mode, which they deny.

In spite of its multiple and occasionally very serious messages, the production was hilarious, and with several well-cast players to lighten the load, such as sophomore Leslie Peterson’s Brenda, who was the comic relief and arguably one of the roles that both Heimstead and Luepke agreed was one they would’ve wanted, if not for that whole director thing. Brenda’s take on her co-worker’s obvious heart

The cast of “Becoming Juliet” after their final show Sunday, Feb. 17. – Photos by Greg Marsten flutter is perfect.

“We put a lot of bits in that role,” Luepke said, reaffirming what Birling said was the students’ input.

But the directing duo also saw things from a different take, at times.

“There’s a lot of little parts that are critical,” Heimstead said, underplaying their own role in harnessing such a script for a cast of 24 students. “We really only changed a few things.”

Both Luepke and Heimstead were admittedly sad about it being their last Unity High production, and since they are each going to different colleges after graduation, it was a rare experience they both said they will never forget.

“It’s our last production, and yeah, it’s a little sad,” Luepke said with a nod, hugging Heimstead as they sat on the edge of the stage.

“Unless we come back as interns or something,” Heimstead joked.

“And maybe even get paid!” Luepke

The cast and crew assemble as the cast and crew, as the play within a play wraps up.

Yes, nothing smoothes out the seriousness better than dual “snuggies.”

added with a chortle.

“Right!” They both say in unison, trailing off with a deserved laugh.

Yeah, they know something about live theater, all right.

The rebel Dylan, Ross Kitson MacTaggart, does an impromptu Romeo from a photographic memory.

High school staff debate how to deal with no money for a script, while the shadow of love at first sight grows stronger.

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Three pigs were

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out in the barnyard.

The first pig said, “Oink, oink.”

The second pig Joe Roberts said, “Oink, oink, oink.”

The third pig said, “Moooo.”

The farmer said, “That’s crazy. Pigs don’t moo!”

The third pig said, “I know. But I’m trying to learn a second language.”

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Frederic ski trails open and the skiing is great FREDERIC - The snow has been arriving, and Nordic skiing season is better than ever in western Wisconsin.

The continuing snowfall since late January, and several more inches last weekend, have area cross-country ski trails open and offering excellent midseason skiing.

Frederic’s two ski trails, the Coon Lake Trail and the Trade River Trail, have been continually groomed and are in very good skiing condition. Volunteers from the Viking Ski Club were rested and ready when the snow fell and immediately began rolling a base that set up nicely with the following cold weather.

The Coon Lake Trail, just east of Coon Lake on Ash Street, has over four kilometers of groomed trail, and the Trade River Trail, 1-1/2 miles south of Frederic on150th Avenue, has grown to about eight kilometers. Both trails are groomed for classic and skating, with classic tracks set in a sufficient base.

Grooming and maintenance is done by local volunteers, and donation boxes are provided at both locations. There is no charge to ski, but donations are appreciated to help with the cost of grooming and maintaining the trails.

For more information on the local trails call 800-222POLK or visit polkcountytourism.com For information on area or regional cross-county skiing and snowshoe trails, up-to-minute trail reports or events visit norwiski.com or skinnyski.com. – submitted by the Viking Ski Club, Frederic

Vendors will be at the Relay for life kickoff dinner TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. – On March 5, Chisago County Relay for Life will hold a kickoff dinner at Trinity Lutheran Church in North Branch, Minn., on the corner of Co. Rd. No. 14 and Grand Avenue, 5:30 p.m.

It is hoped all past teams, all persons interested in starting a team and all cancer survivors will come. This year, teams will be able to visit with many vendors, who can offer easy fundraising opportunities. It is a great way to start finding ways to raise money now - months before the Relay on July 19, at the Almelund Threshing Show grounds on Hwy. 95 east of North Branch or west of Taylors Falls, Minn.

For more information, e-mail Barb at lbmarek@hotmail.com or Candy at mitchell_candace @rocketmail.com. - submitted

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 one-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

Inside the hospital gown

Cold turkey

Milo loves the park.

Milo and I go for a walk every night at sunset. Milo can tell when the time is nearing. He starts to whimper and whine.

When I put on my shoes, he Carrie Classon starts to dance. When he sees me go for my jacket, the dancing turns into leaps in the air, often accompanied by barking. He becomes so jubilant that it’s hard to get his leash on. But I do, and we head out the door in time to see the mountains turn an embarrassing shade of pink every night. We walk down the residential streets, past dogs we have gotten to know quite well. They bark at Milo from their backyards.

Milo keeps walking. He can’t be bothered with these behind-the-fence dogs; he is headed to the park.

When we get to the park, instead of leading Milo, I follow for a while. His head to the ground, there is so much information to gather that he loses himself in sensory overload. It all looks the same to me. But apparently great changes occur each and every day that are, judging by his body language, very exciting and extremely important. He sniffs the ground in a frenzy as he follows new scents that wander off to the right and then to the left and then, abruptly, seem to end.

Finally, satisfied that he is up-to-date, we head home. Sometimes I stop in my tracks to look at the clouds filled with the reflected light of the setting sun. Milo glances around, obviously bored. He has as little interest in sunsets as I do in the smells at the park, but we wait for each other, both a bit mystified as to what the other could possibly find so important.

I was thinking of Milo this week when Daniel and I had a misunderstanding.

It is surprisingly easy to have a misunderstanding when you are fourteen hundred miles apart and working long days. The funny thing about a misun-

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derstanding is that they almost always begin with the conviction that I understand everything. I understand everything that is going on in Daniel’s heart and mind — and I don’t like it. It doesn’t become a misunderstanding until I gain enough understanding to realize that I don’t understand a darned thing.

And that’s what got me thinking of Milo.

Because as I was impatiently dismissing all the things that I didn’t understand about Daniel (knowing perfectly well that I understood everything and he was clearly off base) I was taking Milo for a walk and patiently accepting that there are things Milo knows and understands that I will never know or appreciate.

Yes, I can do this for my dog, but not my boyfriend.

I guess I figure, given the gift of speech, everything that is in Daniel’s heart and mind (1,400 miles away) should be immediately apparent, and any failure on my part to understand is clearly his fault. Verbal communication is great but it often fails us, especially when we’re tired, especially when we don’t have the benefit of seeing a face or feeling a touch.

Milo and I went out again tonight. The park was less interesting than usual, apparently there was not a lot of news. But I waited anyway. I watched his nose quiver and his nostrils flare and I thought of Daniel and the world of unseen things that I must take on faith are important and real to him.

Sometimes that’s all I need to do. Just stand still long enough to realize there is something I’m missing.

Till next time, – Carrie

Hope for a Cure Basket Bingo coming to Grantsburg GRANTSBURG – Calling all Bingo and basket lovers, Hope For A Cure Basket Bingo is coming to Grantsburg on Sunday, Feb. 24. So mark your calendars to attend this fun event at its new location, the Crex Convention Center.

Bingo and basket lovers can look forward to an afternoon of exciting Bingo at the annual cancer fundraiser as they hope to win Longaberger baskets given as Bingo prizes and door prizes in raffle drawings happening throughout the afternoon.

Since its start seven years ago, the Hope for a Cure Basket Bingo event has raised over $45,000 for the Burnett County Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society The Longaberger baskets given as Bingo prizes are purchased with contributions from generous donors given in honor of or in memory of friends and family affected by cancer.

For the past 17 years, the Sandy Eng looks over the baskets from last year's event. – Photo by Priscilla Bauer Longaberger Company has been involved in the fight against breast tickets early. cancer, when the company launched its Horizon of Lunch and beverages will be available for purchase Hope campaign, which, with its extended family of from T-Dawgs Sports Bar & Grill. home consultants, has raised over $15 million for breast The Burnett County Sentinel and the Crex Convention cancer research, education and early detection.

Center are sponsors for this year’s Hope For A Cure BasAll the proceeds from the fundraiser will be donated ket Bingo event. to the American Cancer Society for the Burnett County Donations are always welcome. Call Sandy Eng, 715Relay for Life.

327-4431, or Priscilla Bauer, 715-222-2195, if you have a Bingo begins promptly at 1 p.m. with doors opening door prize item or monetary donation for the event. at noon for the convenience of players wanting to enjoy submitted lunch and then purchase their Bingo packets and raffle

“I’m not sure,” I responded “I have some chest pain.” The mo(part 1) ment those words escaped my lips I knew it was over.

Rumors of my demise are The women of my family are greatly exaggerated, and of that I not to be trifled with. They have John W. Ingalls, MD am well pleased. Regarding that been trained to be calm in crisis incident I decided to use this situations, act decisively and reforum to my advantage and set the record straight and spond with courage. I also knew I had a responsibility also to convey to you lessons learned. Utilizing past to many beyond my immediate family to make sure experience can benefit the manner in which health that my “bit of indigestion” was nothing more serious. care is delivered in the future.

I willingly submitted myself to the barrage of poking This is how I recall the events of the past week, aland prodding that I have asked many of you to also though others may have a different view. It was on a undergo. It was a humbling experience, however Monday and I was bracing myself for another busy through it I have gained a great deal of insight that I day. I don’t harbor a dismal view of Mondays as perwould not have otherwise fully understood. haps some do but rather look forward to the week.

Chest pain is not to be trifled with although many Casting off the cloak of a lazy weekend filled with fun times it isn’t due to a heart condition. Doctors and and frolic, I was ready to face a new parade of disease nurses could list numerous conditions that may cause and discomfort awaiting outside my office door. Havchest pain. Most of them, however, lack a true serious ing already met with two individuals to whom I ofnature other than the fact that they may mimic a heart fered my comfort and sage advice, I returned to my attack. However people don’t die from indigestion, office and leaned upon my desk. Stricken with a bit of they die from heart attacks and therein lies the conunindigestion, my face gave away my inward groaning drum. and it was witnessed by my oldest daughter, the nurse Upon my arrival to the emergency room I was ushpractitioner. ered into the presence of the gatekeeper. Disguised as “Are you all right?” she inquired.

a receptionist, she actually has power equal to most administrators. You see, she performs the most important procedure in health care, the wallet biopsy. With a deft movement and sleight-of-hand that would rival a master pickpocket, she had my insurance card copied and recorded before I was able to mouth the words, “chest pain.” Once I had satisfied the health care finance committee, I next had to calm the lawyers. I responded to her request by recording my signature on the various disclosures, release forms and authorizations. Following those two most important initial steps I entered into the world of glaring lights and ice-cold equipment. In a room where they have ways of making you speak and no secret goes untold. I was in the examination room.

A doctor and nurse converged at my bedside having dutifully dipped their hands and stethoscopes in ice water before entering. I felt the throbbing pulse radiate into my shoulder and neck as an automatic bloodpressure cuff strangled my upper arm. A needle pierced a vein near my elbow on one side and near the wrist on the other. My precious O-positive blood escaped into tubes and vials and was whisked away to waiting lab techs lurking behind heavy doors. There was no turning back now. I had arrived.

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Get it together Last week I had one of those days where everything seemed to go wrong. I pushed snooze on my alarm for 20 minutes and finally rolled out of bed in just enough time to throw on some clothes, pop in a piece of toast, and make my way out the door to head to class. In my first class I had to speak to my professor beforehand about how I got lost the day before trying to meet our class at the Minnesota History Center.

“I’m sorry I didn’t have anyone’s number, I took the wrong exit and got lost.” She looked at me from behind disappointed eyes. I continued my rambling because I felt bad, “I told you I had a night class at 6 p.m. that I had to get back in time for and I wouldn’t have made it to the center and back to campus in time, especially since I had no idea where I was.” She hesitated, and I could see the wheels turning, carefully deciding on her next words. “Abby, I’ve been meaning to talk to you.”

She continued to say that she was disappointed that I didn’t make it – “But I got lost!” I wanted to scream. Then she proceeded to say I was the most creative journalism student she has right now,

Is the research paper dead?

“Students today depend on paper too much. They don’t know how to write on a slate without getting chalk dust all over themselves. They can’t clean a slate properly. What will they do when they run out of paper?” – Principal’s Association, 1815 “Students today depend upon store bought ink. They don’t know how to make their own. When they run out of ink they will be unable to write words or ciphers until their next trip to the settlement. This is a sad commentary on modern education.” – The Rural American Teacher, 1928 The problem with blind spots is that you don’t know you’ve got them. I mean, it’s obvious to us today that students weren’t going to need a slate or homemade ink in order to be successful.

But imagine living in that time. There was no way those people could have foreseen the changes that make us snicker at those statements today.

Might we also be clinging to faulty beliefs about what will make our students successful? If so, how do we identify them? How do we differentiate between the beliefs that are no longer relevant and need to go, and the ones that are and we need to keep? What skills and content are we teaching that will be irrelevant in five years? What tools are we

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chocolates Abby Ingalls and she sees a lot of potential, and then came the dreaded “but.” “But – I don’t see you totally devoted to this class right now and that’s disappointing to me because I know that you can do better.” Shame and guilt were no doubt written all over my face.

“Get it together Abby, get it together.”

I repeated that over and over in my head as I stood there listening to her talk at me. I wanted to say, “I’m a senior!

I’ve got four other classes I’m worrying about, and a job to find, and my bank account is low, and my life is a mess and I’m graduating in a few short months with no idea what I’m doing!” But instead, I cried. In front of a professor I shed tears and uttered sobs. And even today after I’ve had days to think about it, I’m not quite sure why I cried. Either I was embarrassed, or I was so mad that she didn’t understand, or maybe I just needed someone to tell me in a nutshell,

We teach, we learn

still using that are already outdated?

And how can we possibly determine that?

As a quick exer- Chris Wondra cise, let’s take just one tiny piece of the traditional school experience, the tried and true research paper, and imagine for a moment that it’s totally irrelevant to our students’ realities in the 21st century. Then make a bold and crazy statement – or two. Let me start.

1. The traditional research paper in English classrooms is dead.

2. So is the traditional works cited or bibliography – you know, that MLA or APA formatted way of documenting your sources.

In some districts, those two statements would probably be grounds for my dismissal. But we’re all friends here.

So let’s just play around with this for a while.

Why do we have students write research papers in the first place? Why include a works cited? Well, we assign the

“Abby, get your crap together!” But I had to excuse myself to go sob in a dirty bathroom stall, locked and hidden from the world so nobody could see or hear my distressed, confused tears.

Later that day, after lunch and as I’m sitting in my last class of the day taking a quiz, I noticed my shirt was oddly tight at the collar. I kept tugging at it and it itched, until I finally peeked on the inside of my shirt and discovered I had been wearing my shirt backward the entire day. I rolled my eyes at myself and repeated to myself once again, “Get it together Abby.”

After I finished the quiz, I sat through an hour and a half of lecture, got up, walked all over campus and back to my dorm room only to look down and notice my fly had been open for who knows how long. I had just flashed the entire student body my underwear. I wasn’t even wearing the pretty kind that day because I had needed to do laundry for quite some time so all I had left to wear were my old, ugly, plainlooking pairs that I only wore as desperate measures. This time, I’m pretty sure I said it audibly, “Get it together Abby!”

Everyone knows the lame and overused saying, “when life hands you

lemons, make lemonade.” But unless life also hands you lots of sugar and some water, you’re going to have some awfully sour and horrible lemonade that nobody wants to drink. Yes, life hands you lemons – and I’ve got a basket full of lemons sitting on the counter of my hypothetical kitchen in my life.

Life hasn’t handed me any sugar or water to make them into lemonade yet, but I’m waiting – sometimes patiently and other times impatiently.

But I think the lesson behind this overused and clichéd saying isn’t to sugarcoat bad situations in life. I think that we should realize that inside every lemon there is at least an opportunity for something more. You can slice them up and cook them in a dish, you can use them for decoration, you can serve lemon wedges in drinks to serve to guests, or you can make lemon meringue pie, or use the zest of the lemon – even if the lemon is rotten, you can start small from the seed of the lemon to grow something new entirely.

But first, get yourself together, have a few cries in between, and then go make something out of those sour lemons.

paper to instruct and assess skills and knowledge related to researching, organizing, analyzing and synthesizing information. We have students include a works cited to show that they’re not just making things up as they go along. But works cited and bibliographies also serve two other important purposes: They give credit for ideas and they point us in the direction of those ideas – so that interested readers can follow up and learn more.

Organizing, analyzing, synthesizing, writing and attributing ideas are valuable skills. So what could possibly be wrong with the research paper?

The problem is twofold: First, if we want to read some of the sources, we have to do more work. We have to order a book, go to a library, find a specific journal, magazine or article. This takes effort. But perhaps, more importantly … this takes time.

What would happen instead, if we assigned students a research blog or asked them to collaborate on a research wiki?

Couldn’t they then simply link to the source, and/or help the reader along by linking to a definition for potentially confusing terms or concepts? Doing so simplifies the whole process by attributing, defining and also actually supplying the source of the ideas referenced.

Yes, I know. Sometimes that’s not entirely possible. One can’t always link to

an entire book or periodical. Alas, not everything is online and free. But we could still link to a listing or review of the book, an author page or biography.

So we can get pretty close – much closer than a properly formatted APA citation printed on paper.

So, in comparing this approach to the traditional research paper, what skills are we missing? Nothing. We’ve taken the research paper and made it more relevant.

Perhaps the most glaring weakness with the traditional research paper, however, is who has access to it. If the paper were truly relevant, wouldn’t it also be valuable to greater audiences?

And might that audience’s feedback also be valuable?

Today’s tools make all this possible in ways we couldn’t imagine just a short time ago. As longtime teacher Karl Fisch says, “We are preparing students for jobs that don’t yet exist, using technologies that haven’t been invented, in order to solve problems we don’t even know are problems yet.”

So is the traditional research paper, in fact, going the way of the slate and homemade ink? I’m pretty sure it is.

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.

Grantsburg Middle School showcases National History Day projects

GRANTSBURG – The Grantsburg Middle School will showcase the districtwide National History Day projects and Project Citizen Action Boards on Friday, March 1.

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Maple syrup and movies at Luck Library and Museum LUCK — The Luck Library and Museum will feature two free attractions at the end of the month.

Thursday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m., the Luck Historical Society will present what has become an annual program on maple syrup production. This will be aimed mostly at the hobby and small producer, and will cover getting started, equipment and techniques. Equipment samples will be available for inspection and a short film will be shown. Professionals and experienced producers are invited to share their stories, experiences and expertise on the subject. In the past, this topic has been one of the library's most popular offerings.

The following day, Friday, March 1, at 7 p.m., the Luck Library and Museum are cooperating to show the next in a series of free films, “Fly Away Home.”

Martin Lewison’s summary of this movie, enjoyable

for all ages, best describes the film: “Amy is only 13 years old when her mother is killed in an auto wreck in New Zealand. She goes to Canada to live with her father, an eccentric inventor whom she barely knows. Amy is miserable in her new life — that is until she discovers a nest of goose eggs that were abandoned when developers began tearing up a local forest.

The eggs hatch and Amy becomes “Mama Goose.” The young birds must fly south for the winter, but who will lead them there? With a pair of ultralight airplanes, Amy, her dad, and their friends must find a way to do it ...”

Please plan to share at least one of these free evenings at the library and museum. Call the museum at 715-4722030 between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, with any questions. – submitted

Valentine chosen as new Barbershopper of the Year BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES - Each year the Indianhead Chorus announces one barbershopper who has performed well and worked hard to promote barbershop harmony in the community.

Dan Valentine, of Luck, was chosen Barbershopper of the Year at the chorus Jan. 26 meeting.

Ken Mettler, last year’s Barbershopper of the Year winner, made the presentation, beginning by saying, “The more you put into something, the more you’ll get out.”

He went on to say, “This past year every member put in a lot of effort and it showed every time the chorus performed. However, the winner of our BOTY award has really put in extra effort. He put his whole heart into the Indianhead Chorus this past year. He was very involved in every aspect of the chorus: he served on the board, attended Leadership Academy, wrote articles for the Smoke Signals, when asked to do something special he always says ‘yes!’ He sings in a quartet, plays a big part in the VLQ, and does emcee work and singing valentines. However, here is the dead giveaway! He makes us all smile! Dan Valentine is our new Barbershopper of the Year!”

The meeting is also the group’s Ladies Night which is also their Awards Night and Officer Installation Night.

The event was held at T-Dawgs in Grantsburg and Mark Nelson was the master of ceremonies. The Bright Knights, the VLQ, Chariot and also the whole chorus sang for the best supporters a chorus ever had: their wives. The 10,000 Lakes division Vice President Dan True installed the officers.

Officers installed were: President Archie Lessard; secretary/treasurer, Larry Fisk; VP marketing and PR, Ken Mettler; VP music, Gary Noren; VP membership, Harvey Sandahl; assistant music director, Karl Wicklund; music director, Steve Swenson; members at large, Alan

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50 years ago Frederic merchants were gearing up to celebrate George Washington’s birthday, Feb. 22, in a big way, with lots of one-day-only sales and promotions, including free ice-cream cones, free silver dollars, all the scratch pads you can grab for 15 cents, every sixth grist grind free, your gas free if the price ends in a 2 (must not have been self-service), a prize for every fifth customer, paint for 22 cents a gallon and free nylon stockings if the alarm sounds while you are paying for your purchase.–The Luck Winter Carnival was a huge success. The weather was mild, and about 800 children attended the show at the school featuring Clellan Card, TV’s Axel. There were 42 contestants in the log-sawing contest, over 50 units in the parade, and Faye Nelson won the queen pageant to become Miss Luck.– Subregional tournament play would begin on Tuesday, Feb. 26, at Frederic, with the first game being Frederic against Webster. Coach Tom Funne was “gloomy” Tuesday, Feb. 19, as starting forward Brad McAbee had broken his arm that day.–The engagements of Patsy Dueholm to Wayne Shirley and Sheryl Peterson to Vern Wikstrom were announced.–A building in Alpha, which was owned by Gordon Anderson, who used the lower level for storage, and occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Leggitt and their children, who lived in the apartment on the second floor, was destroyed by a fire.

40 years ago

Ken Mettler, last year’s Barbershopper of the Year, passes on the title to Dan Valentine at the annual meeting of the Indianhead Chorus, Saturday, Jan. 26. - Photo submitted Salmela, Mark Nelson and Dan Valentine.

Those interested in joining in on the joy of singing four-part harmony, are invited to attend a chorus practice any Monday night at 7:30 p.m. in the lower level of the old courthouse building on the northeast corner of CTH I and Hwy. 46 in Balsam Lake. Check out the chorus at indianheadchorus.org or call 715-483-9202 for more information. - with submitted information

Public meeting on alternative animal shelter system set for March 20 POLK COUNTY - Polk County citizens who would like to discuss an alternative animal shelter system for Polk County are invited to attend an open public meeting to learn more about the advantages to operating an adoption guarantee humane society.

Recent studies and results from progressive shelters around the country have shown there is great potential to achieve a significant reduction in shelter populationcontrol killing through innovative programs and serv-

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ices to reduce intake numbers and increase adoptions.

The meeting will be held Wednesday, March 20, at 6 p.m. at the Polk County Government Center, 100 Polk County Plaza, Balsam Lake, east conference room, second floor.

The meeting is sponsored by the Shelter Community Action Team, citizens of Polk County dedicated to providing an alternative shelter program for the community.

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New business manager at Festival Theatre Director Danette Olsen. Olsen is now a ST. CROIX FALLS - The Festival member of the board of directors for the Theatre Board of Directors has anprofessional theater company, currently nounced the hiring of Pamela Fuchs as entering its 24th year of producing live the new business manager for the nonprofessional theater for the St. Croix profit arts organization. She was seRiver Valley. lected for the post in January and has When not working, Fuchs loves been experiencing a variety of “onspending time with her three children, boarding” activities. She’s excited to two of whom are in college, and one in begin working with staff members this high school. She also enjoys time with month. her granddaughter. Favorite leisure acFuchs, a resident of Luck, comes to tivities include cooking and fishing. Althe nonprofit organization with an exways up for a new challenge, she has tensive résumé of business experience, recently taken up archery. offering an emphasis in marketing and Patrons will have a chance to meet business management. She has Fuchs at the historic Civic Auditorium, worked in a variety of settings for over home to Festival Theatre for 23 seasons, 17 years, including restaurant owneras the 2013 season of music and theater ship, sales and marketing for General gets under way. Upcoming concerts inMills, where she was employed for 15 years, plus business consulting. Fuchs Pam Fuchs at Festival Theatre. - clude Red Horse (Eliza Gilkyson, John Gorka and Lucy Kaplansky) on March also holds a license to sell health and Photo by Nygren Photography 8, Michael Johnson on March 30 and the life insurance in both Wisconsin and Barley Jacks with Brian Wicklund on April 6. The Youth Minnesota.

“This is an exciting time for Festival Theatre as it is & Family Theatre Series opens March 16 with “James ready to be led to a new level of opportunity for the arts and the Giant Peach.” Contact the box office for reservaand the city,” said Fuchs, as she prepares to take over the tions by calling 715-483-3387, or visit festivaltheatre.org. business management tasks done by former Executive - from Festival Theatre

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The new Luck Winter Carnival queen was Laurelei Creuzer, with attendants Cassi Burns and Robyn Holdt. The winner of the grand prize for the carnival, a Polaris snowmobile, was Mrs. Yrsa Coen.–Two armed men robbed the Melin Pharmacy in Milltown and tied up owner Wayne Melin.–First Bank of Grantsburg announced plans to build a new, bigger building for their Siren branch, at the south end of the business district, on Hwy. 35.–Former Inter-County Leader editor Romain Brandt was named manager of the Wisconsin Press Association.–The Frederic School Board approved the assignment of Tom Twining as new elementary principal to take the place of Roy Tibbets when he retired at the close of the school year.–The 1973 Siren snowmobile queen was Jackie Olson, with Holly Sprotte, first runner-up.–Webster student Karen Krause won the American Legion oratorical contest for districts 10, 11 and 12, and would compete in Medford in March.–The top driver at the Central U.S. Championship Snowmobile Derby at Crooked Mile Snowmobile Track at Siren was Don Drews of Oconto Falls.–Erick’s Oak Grove, Webster, offered an all-youcan-eat fish fry, every Wednesday and Friday, for $2.

20 years ago Miki Budge, a senior at Webster High School, was chosen to receive an Award of Excellence from the Women’s Sports Advocates of Wisconsin.–Bernick’s Pepsi manager Jeff Haessly said that their plant in Frederic would be relocated to Dresser, but 30 people from the Frederic plant would keep their jobs.–Two Frederic men, Marine Lance Cpls. Tim Anderson and Gregory Veldhouse, were stationed in Somalia.–Workmen were assembling the modular pieces of a new 38-room motel at Hole In The Wall Casino in Danbury.–The S.C.O.P.E. Program at Siren Schools would sponsor two visiting artists, Carla Stetson and Terry O’Brien, to work with Siren students in collage and storytelling.–Timothy Nelson, son of Gerald and Loretta Nelson, was ordained at Bethany Lutheran Church in Siren, and had accepted a call to two Lutheran churches in Blanchard, N.D.–Local wrestlers who would advance to sectionals included Jason Johnson, Bryan Jensen and Brent Flanagan from Frederic, Brian Leech from Luck, Jim Abrams and Allan Freer from Unity and Brad Marko, Ben Tourville, Jason Hahn, Trent Peterson and Jim Talmadge from St. Croix Falls.–Former Miss Frederic Cheree Kurkowski was invited to take part in the Miss Minnesota World America pageant in Red Wing, Minn.–Fourteen-year-old Angie Chouinard of Frederic suffered a compound fracture to her leg in a snowmobile accident at the Webster Jaycees radar run on Yellow Lake.–The Frederic Elementary School held a penny war. Winning classes were Mr. Olby’s and Mrs. Karel’s fifth-grade classes, the sixth grade and Mrs. Mork’s second-grade class.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Brena here, giving you the latest news from the shelter. Adoptions have slowed down a bit, so I will be talking about some repeat critters. But before that, a little more about me! I am seizure-free right now (knock on wood) thanks to a great vet and my PhenoBarbieDoll medicine. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t like the side effects because I look like my back end can’t keep up with my front end, not to mention I have trouble jumping up on the couch and bed (I used to be a high jumper before my meds). My vet has told my mom and dad that I should level off with time. I am also one of the lucky ones because this medicine works on 90 percent of the animals taking it. My eye infection is also much better, although I’m not sure if there will be lasting damage. Other than that, I am still a lovable girl and no matter how bad I feel, I still have time to play and snuggle with Mom and Dad. And the best medicine for me was to have my original owner, Shane, come visit this past weekend – with his girlfriend and her two little boys! (I hope they come back again soon.) There hasn’t been that much activity in our household since we had the bat problem last summer. It was great fun watching Mom and Dad scream and try to catch bats in a little butterfly net, while also dodging their advances.

I’ve been asked to spread the word about upcoming events and, yes, treat bribery is still working.

• Yellow Lake Lodge in Webster is having a meat raffle on Saturday, Feb. 23, at 3 p.m., and all proceeds will be donated to the shelter. There are other events planned at the lodge too.

• The HSBC is hosting a dog behavior class on Saturday, March 9, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Webster High School.

As usual, Mom has talked me into starting off with the cats … again! Some fun information Mom found on the Reader’s Digest Web site: Did you know that, “Purring usually indicates contentment, however, a deep purr can also indicate pain. If you know your cat well you will be able to tell the difference in his demeanor.” As I said before, adoptions have been a little slow – especially with the cats.

So, the first cat I’m going to feature again is Dorian.

Mom really likes Dorian, and Mom always takes time to say hi to her when she’s visiting the shelter.

Dorian loves to get her head and neck scratched and will even help direct you as to where she wants to be itched. Mom thinks she is beautiful with her gray fur and gold eyes. Dorian is very outgoing and friendly and we think she’d make anyone happy to own her.

Angel is another one of Mom’s favorites. She was featured last week, got adopted, and just as quickly returned because Angel does not want to share her home with another feline. Angel would like to be an only child (at least with cats). Saying that though, Mom says Angel is one of the sweetest cats ever. Angel is the momma cat that was abandoned with her kittens in a house and found by a realtor. She is the first one to come to you for attention and loves to be held too. C’mon folks – what more do I have to say about Angel to entice you?!

OK, now on to the best animals ever known to man ... dogs! Some fun information Mom found on the Reader’s Digest Web site: Did you know that, “A dog’s nose print is as unique as a human’s fingerprint and can be used to accurately identify them.” So, like the repeat cats above, are some repeat dogs too. Joe Boxer is Mom’s first choice to feature once again. Mom spent some time with Joe

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YAPpenings Brena The class is free, but donations are welcome to help offset the cost. Those of you who attended our pet first aid and CPR class last August will remember Aimee Mabie. She is back to present the dog behavior class.

• Also on March 9, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Grantsburg Animal Hospital will be hosting the 2013 pet fair at the Grantsburg Community Center. My mom will be there representing the Humane Society of Burnett County, and she plans on bringing an animal or two from the shelter. I’ve been told there will be other local vendors; national pharmaceutical reps; discount coupons on vaccinations; demonstrations; door prizes; and care training and nutrition advice. If you are attending the HSBC behavior class, you will still have time to visit the pet fair after.

• Our annual spaghetti dinner will be held on Saturday, April 20. Mark your calendars now and stop by the shelter to purchase raffle tickets (winning tickets will be drawn at the dinner). Prizes are: $1,000 first place; $500 second place; quilt (made by my mom’s mom) third place; and Echo-brand leaf blower donated by Ace Hardware in Webster for fourth place. Gratitude is extended to Mom’s mom and Ace Hardware in Webster. We are also in need of new items donated to the silent auction, which will also be held at the spaghetti dinner.

Frederic Senior Center Our weather stays pretty nice but they say more snow Thursday, Friday and Saturday. We do need the moisture.

The winners for Spades were Jim Anderson, Darwin Niles and Marlyce Borchert.

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p.m., Dime Bingo Thursday at 1 p.m., and 500 Thursday at 6:30 p.m. All ages are welcome for our activities.

Stay warm and be careful on the ice. Hope to see you at the center.

The winners for 500 were Del Hansen, Lorna Erickson, Dave Peterson and Ellis Erickson.

There are still openings for the income tax people. Call the center for an appointment.

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Academic news HOUGHTON, Mich. – Michigan Technological University has released the dean’s list for the 2012 fall semester. To be included, students must achieve grade-point averages of 3.5 or higher.

Grantsburg Brent Myers, biomedical engineering. - submitted ••• DULUTH, Minn. – The following students have been named to the fall 2012 dean’s list at the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minn.

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Tami Buus, senior, majoring in management, and Deborah Hall, junior, majoring in social work;

Frederic Samantha Nelson, athletic training. – submitted ••• PLATTEVILLE – University of Wisconsin-Platteville announced its 2012 fall semester dean’s list.

Students receive this academic honor in the College of Business, Industry, Life Science and Agriculture and the College of Liberal Arts and Education must achieve a 3.75 grade-point average, and students in the College of Engineering, Math and Science must earn a 3.5 grade-point average.

Among those who made the dean’s list were: Danbury Mary Arnold, music major and general engineering major;

Dairyland Amber Kern, junior, majoring in health information management – intended;

Grantsburg Isaac Peterson, general engineering major. submitted ••• MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL, Minn. – The University of Minnesota – Twin Cities has released their 2012 fall semester dean’s list.

Amery Kashia L. Hill, senior, College of Liberal Arts; Amber L. Hogen, senior, College of Liberal Arts, and Kendra M. Schiell, junior, College of Design;

Cushing David Ohnstad, first-year student, majoring in biology – intended; and Dresser Megan Yunker, junior, majoring in nursing. - submitted ••• MEQUON - Concordia University Wisconsin officials released the fall dean’s list for the first semester of the 2012-2013 academic year. To be eligible for the honor, students must achieve a minimum 3.50 grade-point average.

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in his kennel the other day and says he is so wellbehaved. Mom said he doesn’t jump on her or lick her. Joe sits when she says to sit, and looks up at her with those pleading eyes eagerly awaiting some TLC. Mom also thinks Joe is a mighty goodlooking fellow. What are you all waiting for, a formal invitation to meet Joe?!

Last but not least, Mom wants me to talk about Dirk. She tried to feature Dirk before, but really didn’t have much information on him because he was dealing with a cough at the time so Mom just got a quick glimpse of him when he was coming back from a walk before he was taken to the back room.

Well, Dirk is now up front and although it is hard to believe, I think he can jump higher than I used to jump before I got put on my PhenoBarbieDoll medicine! Mom says Dirk is a very handsome guy and really excited about the prospect of finding a new home (thus the jumping to get your attention when you walk by his kennel). Don’t pass up an opportunity to get to know Dirk. Stop by and check him out.

If you are interested in adopting Dorian, Angel, Joe Boxer, Dirk or another animal from our shelter, please visit our Web site at hsburnettcty.org or contact the shelter at 715-866-4096. The Humane Society of Burnett County is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. We do not receive financial assistance from the county. We rely on donations, membership and fundraising to keep our shelter up and running. Donations of money or supplies are taxdeductible.

The Humane Society of Burnett County is saving lives, one at a time; hsburnettcty.org, 715-8664096, license No. 267335-DS. We’re on Facebook too, why don’t you like us there.

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Mary Dunn, Lida Nordquist, Donna and Nina Hines and Karen and Diana Mangelsen were guests at the home of Marlene Swearingen Tuesday. Lorri McQuade and Marlene hosted an afternoon of visiting and playing cards.

Lawrence, Nina, Gerry and Donna Hines went to Circle Pines, Minn., Wednesday to attend the funeral of Lawrence and Gerry’s aunt, Tressa Miller.

Hank and Karen Mangelsen went to River Falls Thursday evening to attend two musicals put on by Westside Elementary School. Grandson Baxter Mangelsen had a solo singing part in the production of “The Little Mermaid.”

Dave Close visited Karen and Hank Mangelsen Friday. Jake, Holly, Hannah and Grace Mangelsen were Saturday visitors there.

Brenda Sweet and Nikki Gruber were weekend guests of their parents and grandparents, Donna and Gerry Hines.

St. Croix Senior Center Marian Edler Tuesday is always a busy day with the largest number of people at the center. In the morning, the exercise session was held. In the afternoon, games were played. George Meixner, Ione White and Doug Ohotto were the winners in Dominos. The winning team in Hand and Foot were Dottie Adams, Mary Hennessy and Irene Campbell. The group later played Ponytail.

The winners in 500 were Gloria Annunziata, Arnie Borchert and Alice Darrall.

Wednesday morning AARP tax aides were at the center. About 30 people were helped. In the afternoon, we had cake and ice cream to celebrate the February birthdays.

On Thursday morning, the group had thir exercise session. In the afternoon, Cribbage was played. In the evening, 500 cards were played with Joanie, Elroy Petzel, Don Benson and Ray Nelson as the winners.

Friday morning, Bridge was played and in the afternoon Bingo was played.

AARP tax aides will be back on March 6 and 27 in the morning to help with your tax forms. Call 715-4831901 to make an appointment.

The next fundraiser will be a chili feed on Sunday, Feb. 24. Serving will be at 12:30 p.m. with cards to follow. Please call and register if you are coming so we know how much to prepare. The center number is 715-483-1901.

We hope to see you.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER LaVonne O'Brien

The Harmony HCE Club had a Valentine dinner for the residents of Cedarwood Manor on Tuesday.

Tylyn, Mike and LaVonne O'Brien went to Heather Wade's 40th birthday party at the Wade home in Danbury.

Friday John and Reeny Neinstadt drove to the University of Minnesota hospital where John had tubes taken out. Brianna Bray stayed with her cousin Brittany Johnson in Eau Claire over the weekend and Monday since there was no school on Monday as it was President's Day. Gary Gravesen and Marvel Merriam watched the Hudson vs. River Falls basketball game Friday night in which Brad Freeborn played. Brad's team won.

Mark and Dee Krause spent the weekend with their kids. First they were at UW - Eau Claire where Bryan qualified for the conference track meet - Bryan came in third. Kathryn joined them also. Next they drove to Stevens Point and stayed with Allyson and Brad. They also celebrated Brad's 19th birthday.

Births Born at Osceola Medical Center:

A boy, Colten Paul Montpetit, born Feb. 15, 2013, to Austin and Katie Montpetit, Osceola. Colten weighed 5 lbs., 5 oz.

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Born at Amery Regional Medical Center:

A girl, Lillian Jane Moore, born Jan. 23, 2013, to Anne and Scott Moore, Amery. Lillian weighed 4 lbs., 15.8 oz.

••• A girl, Kelsey Jo Lomker, born Jan. 31, 2013, to Ashley and Alex Lomker, Amery. Kelsey weighed 6 lbs., 9 oz.

••• A girl, Francesca Marie Hering, born Feb. 5, 2013, to Amy and Eric Hering, Taylors Falls, Minn.

Francesca weighed 8 lbs., 8 oz.

••• A boy, Chayton Edward Landry, born Feb. 7, 2013, to Kiya Landry and Kyle Baxton, Clayton. Chayton weighed 7 lbs., 6.4 oz.

••• A girl, Madeline Jo Derosier, born Feb. 11, 2013, to Jillian and Vaughn Derosier, Clayton. Madeline weighed 8 lbs., 9.3 oz.

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Born at St. Croix Regional Medical Center:

A girl, Stevie Lyn Beam, born Feb. 5, 2013, to Shanna M. Zins and James Beam, of Frederic and Siren. Stevie weighed 5 lbs., 11 oz.

••• A girl, Adalynn Rae Sellers, born Feb. 11, 2013, to April Sellers and Thomas Sellers, of St. Croix Falls.

Adalynn weighed 7 lbs., 12 oz.

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Dino is a 5-month-old purring motor machine. He has a soft white and gray tabby coat and a heart of gold. Dino loves, absolutely loves to spend time with you. Dino will stay in your lap as long as you want his attention. He soaks up the petting and sends out a purring message of “This is great. We were meant for each other. Don’t stop.” Dino is playful and friendly with other cats and would be OK with a friendly dog. Dino would be excellent with children. He is waiting for the adopter who wants the full package in one cat.

People often describe themselves as a “cat person” or a “dog person.” What does that mean? Is there really a difference or is it only lifestyle and familiarity with one species or the other?

There are countless quizzes and surveys on the Internet that try to determine if you are in fact a cat or dog person. They ask questions like: “What do you mostly like to do? What is your favorite sport?

What do you think about being outdoors? What do you do on a Saturday night?” Just what are they trying to get at besides your personal information in these questions?

A recent study at Bristol University in England found that people with a college degree or higher were more likely to own cats than dogs. Of the 2,524 households polled, 47 percent of those with a cat had at least one person educated to a degree

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Lake, Blaine, Webster, A&H and Hertel area residents are doing a nice job of recycling at their respective recycling sites. I do ask that you please remove all recyclables from bags or boxes when placing in bin. Dump all materials loose in the drop boxes. The reason for this is because the bin can get packed much tighter if the items are not in bags.

Please also continue to place all flattened corrugated cardboard in the small roll-off container at the site.

As a reminder, RCC recycling sites do accept all plastics labeled 1-7, including plastic bags. Please place bags in recycling container. Cardboard beverage containers are also accepted, which include the cartons that hold milk/juice products. All paper types are accepted, of course, as are metal food containers and glass food containers. Items such as broken glassware or mirrors are not recyclable; please do not put these

items in the recycling bin. All types of boxboard (cracker/cereal boxes) are accepted in the recycling bin for papers, just please break down all boxboard and corrugated cardboard to conserve space.

Vehicle batteries, rechargeable batteries, button batteries, lithium and nicad are all accepted at the Grantsburg, Oakland and A&H sites. Alkaline batteries are garbage and should not be taken in for recycling at either the recycling sites or the hazardous waste collections.

Tires and fluorescent bulbs are taken at the above sites as well - there is a fee.

Appliances and most computer equipment are accepted and are free to dispose of; however, a $5 charge does apply to computer monitors, and DVD/VCR/DVR/Blu-ray video players (which are banned from Wisconsin landfills). TVs are now taken at the Oakland, Grantsburg and A&H sites.

Oil filters are also accepted at the three sites mentioned; they are $1 each to dis-

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Other smaller recycling sites in Burnett County include Blaine, Trade Lake, Hertel and Webster. Please visit our Web site for more info on these locations, times open, and items accepted, or call Jen or e-mail Jen. Hazardous waste can be disposed of on our scheduled collection dates and times yet to be determined for 2013.

Questions about recycling or hazardous waste collection can be directed to Jen at Northwest Regional Planning Commission/Recycling Control Commission, 715-635-2197, or e-mail at jbarton@nwrpc.com, or on the Web, nwrpc.com.

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Bob Brewster Fran and Dave Baker and Marlene and Don Mishler joined 10 other people for the annual Valentine’s Day luncheon at the Northland Community Center in Cozy Corner last week. Program director Pat Kinbloom and her assistant Diana Wolf had an array of games and prizes ready. The treats and goodies were delicious as usual.

Dave and Fran also visited Bob Brewster and Patty Koehler a week ago Tuesday. Dave’s daughter, Sara, had a project for viewing on the Internet that Dave wanted to watch. After dinner, we also took in the State of the Union speech over pizza and a couple of home brews. Happy to report that nobody threw their bottle at the television set in a drunken rage.

The Duxbury Volunteer Fire Department met for a training session on Feb. 12. They practiced gaining access through surface ice of a river in order to get water for fighting fires. Chief Mike McCullen, along with volunteers Patrice Winfield, Paul Fornengo, Paul Raymond, Don Mishler and Frank Rehberger attended the meeting.

It appears that many Borderliners are sleeping with the groundhog. A back-to-nature movement is an admirable thing to do, but get up and get out, people. Go make some news to report.

before acting and planning. Openness (cat person) refers to the willingness to try new things. These two findings complement the Bristol University study because conscientiousness is a predictor of high school success and openness is a predictor of college success.

Both studies indicated that having a pet is both an expression of identity, in that a pet choice can send deliberate signals, as well as a thought and feeling regulator. Similar to music selection, it suggested that choosing different pets might mimic a certain feeling or thought process. “If you want a quiet companion, you might have a cat, if you want an active companion, you might have a dog.”

Dog people tend to be more extroverted and gravitate toward the social-pack-animal dog and cats seem to complement humans who are more introverted. This seems obvious, but lifestyle and surroundings also come into play. It is much easier to have a cat in the city than it is to have a dog.

It becomes a matter of convenience.

Finding the right pet for you is all about where you are in life. Ultimately, find a pet that fits your personality and lifestyle and you will learn to love its style of companionship and quirky personality traits. Dog people are often surprised how much they enjoy quiet interaction with a friend’s cat and cat people often recognize the loving adoration of a dog as a good thing. It’s not about being one or the other. Cats and dogs have much to share with their people.

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We had a potluck lunch on Wednesday. I was not there but heard the food was good. Guess they had an assortment of food but would have liked to have had more people to enjoy the meal.

Remember to call for your tax appointments. Call 715-349-7810. They have appointments for March and April.

Last Saturday, a 500 card party was held at Unity VFW. They had 14 tables playing so had a nice turnout. The winners for the men were Arnie Borchert, Rich Hustad and Carl Link. Women winners were Marlyce Borchert, Kim Rosin and Phyllis Peterson. I hope I have all the names correct. Congratulations to all the winners. Unity VFW will host another 500 party on Saturday, March 9, 2 p.m. Plan to come, it is fun to see so many people enjoying cards.

Our 500 winners were Marilyn Niles, (new player) Dave Peterson, Sandy Hickey, (new player) Clara Palomaki, Darwin Niles and Marlyce Borchert. We are glad we are getting some new players. Spade winners were Rich Hustad, Gerry Vogel, Arnie Borchert, Tony Rutter and Roger Greely. Rich had a score of 1,645 – great scores. Where are the women for getting some high scores for Spades?

If you are one who likes to fish, there does not seem to be a shortage of fishing contests. The Siren Lions will be holding a fishing contest on Saturday, Feb. 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Clam Lake. It sounds like they have great prizes.

Stay warm and be careful on the ice. See you at the center.

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level versus 38 percent of homes with They dogs. also acknowledged that this trend may “have something to do with working hours.

If you’re educated to a higher level, perhaps you’re Dino working a longer day and having a longer commute to work and don’t have time to care for a dog.”

The study showed no significant difference in household income between the choice of a cat or dog.

A study at the University of Texas in Austin tested 4,565 volunteers on the so-called “big five” personality dimensions: openness, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness and neuroticism. The study did find differences between those who described themselves as cat or dog people, but it didn’t portray one to be more positive than the other.

Those who self-identified as dog people were 15 percent more extroverted, 13 percent more agreeable and 11 percent more conscientious than their cat-loving counterparts. Cat people were 11 percent more open and 12 percent more neurotic.

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LIBRARY NEWS St. Croix Falls Public Library Kayaking Prince William Sound, Alaska This Thursday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m., join us for Kayaking Prince William Sound, Alaska, a fun evening presentation by Phil and Joanne Peterson. The Petersons will narrate their visuals of 15 days and nights of kayaking with the wildlife of Prince William Sound. You’ll hear of sounding whales, sea lions trailing their rudder, and bears in camp. Their approach to life as an adventure is quickly contagious.

Friends of the Library Friends of the Library meeting, Saturday, Feb. 23, 10 a.m. New business: Establish quarterly Friends meeting dates for remainder of year; Book sale – collecting/donations of books begins now; Act 150 and how Friends can support the libraries; Committee for event planning; Co-chairs needed to organize volunteers for upcoming events; Friends Corner at the Library – Show your support and give your input; have fun with Friends.

Computer questions?

One-on-one computer help - Mondays and Thursdays from 1-3 p.m.

Pajama After Hours Pajama After Hours will be held at the SCF Public Library on Monday, Jan. 28, 67 p.m. Kids, families and educators reading together.

Make a wish come true for the library The Friends of the Library invite you to add to the library collection by purchasing book(s) on their Amazon wish list.

The book you purchase for the library is a tax-deductible gift from you and it will ship directly to the library. Check it out on the library Web site or visit the library. Together, we can fulfill every wish on the list.

Do your shopping on Amazon and contribute Access Amazon via the library Web site’s link and a percentage of your purchase is donated right to the library. This is not just during the holidays, but any-

Author Julie Bowe visits Luck Elementary School

time. Anytime you shop at Amazon, go through our link.

Free K-12 tutoring for all levels available Free tutoring for all levels now available on After School Wednesdays. Stop in and meet Brittany, our volunteer tutor, on Wednesdays. Brittany is a licensed teacher with a strong background in upper-level science, biology and chemistry. She loves a wide range of subjects and is enthusiastic to work with all ages in many topics from math to language to the sciences.

Preregistration for tutoring required. Call 715-483-1777 or e-mail czrostlik@stcroixfallslibrary.org.

After School Wednesdays School’s Out is SCFPL’s after-school program for kids 8-plus. Meet friends, get homework help and hang out at the library every Wednesday, Sept.-June. Take bus No. 9 down to the library on Wednesday afternoons with a note from your parent or guardian.

Early Out Fridays Feb. 1, March 8, April 5 and May 3, 2-4 p.m. Spend early-release afternoons at the library. Games galore – learn to play chess, challenge friends to a board game, or play the Wii. Kids 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Preschool story time Preschool story time will be held Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. all year long, with songs, stories, art and fun.

Check out the Web site It has up-to-date information on what’s happening at the library and other useful library tools you can use at home, stcroixfallslibrary.org. Look for us on Facebook.

Hours The library is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and new extended Saturday hours, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Phone: 715-483-1777. E-mail: scflibrary@stcroixfallslibrary.org.

Online: stcroixfallslibrary.org.

Luck students recently enjoyed a visit by a very special guest author. Julie Bowe, author of the “Friends for Keeps” series, knew her way around the building as she attended Luck School. She had a very engaging, interactive presentation for the kindergarten through second-grade students and the third- through sixth-grade students. She focused on using your imagination with great examples and activities. She also instructed the students on the four stages of writing by having the volunteer older students wear props, and the younger students pulling things out of her writer’s bag. The students and staff enjoyed hearing about the final book she just published in her series, “My Last Best Friend.” A native of Luck, Bowe has a special place in her heart for education and Luck School. Her Web site juliebowe.com has many learning tools. This program was organized by Mrs. Janet Brandt, Luck School Title 1 coordinator. - Photos submitted

Rotary Club welcomes new members

Milltown Public Library Computer basics Open lab for beginners is available on Mondays at 1 and 2 p.m. Sign up for an hour-long session at the circulation desk or call 715-825-2313.

Morning story time Morning story time is held every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Join the group for a half hour of stories, singing and fun. Designed for toddlers and preschool-age youth.

Create and Connect This program is held every Tuesday at 6 p.m. and is an all-ages art and social night. A great night for the whole family to choose stories together, to exercise creative energies and to maybe even hear a story or two.

Adult winter reading program runs until March 30 Adults can register at the library and earn prizes for reading all winter long.

Stop by the library to pick up a calendar, visit our Web site or call for details.

Upcoming events Discover and explore Spanish The first Thursday of each month, March through May, at 5:45 p.m., come and explore the Spanish language and culture through an interactive program including reading, music, art and food.

Learn how to say basic greetings, colors, numbers, shapes and animals in Spanish.

Program geared toward ages 3-plus.

Adults welcome.

Minnesota Opera Members of one of the country’s most imaginative and innovative opera companies will be visiting the library on Friday, March 8, 5 p.m.

Candidate meet and greet A candidate meet and greet will be held Friday, March 15, from 5 – 7 p.m. All names on the ballot for village of Milltown, Town of Milltown, superintendant of public instruction and Supreme Court have been invited to the library. The purpose of this occasion is to allow voters and candidates the opportunity to meet and share their respective views and concerns facing our local community. Light refreshments will be provided.

Join the Friends of the Milltown Public Library The next meeting will be held on Thursday, March 14, at 6:30 p.m. Anyone can be a member and can help in many ways.

Hours and information Phone: 715-825-2313, open Monday through Thursday 10 a.m - 7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m - 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

E-mail milltownpl@milltownpubliclibrary.org. Fresh coffee and fast Wi-Fi are served every day.

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Siren/Webster Rotary recently welcomed two new members. Shown are Dan Conroy representing Nexen; Joe Wacek, Rotary membership chair; Ben Thwaites representing Northwest Passage; and club President Delores Hayes. - Photo submitted

HSBC accepts donation from Webb Lake Community Club The Webb Lake Community Club donated $250 to the Humane Society of Burnett County recently. HSBC plans on putting the money toward the purchase of gutters for the humane society. Shown is Pat Burns presenting the check to kennel manager Lucas Avery. Photo submitted

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FFA alumni ice-fishing contest BALSAM LAKE - Saturday, Feb. 9, the Unity FFA alumni hosted their 17th-annual ice-fishing contest on Long Lake.

The cloudy cover made a great day for fishing. This year the high school ice-fishing competition was also a part of the event with 10 teams participating from Unity, Bruce, Barron, Webster, Siren and Prairie Farm, which included over 70 team registrants.

“We had a bigger turnout than we expected,” commented Aaron Koshatka, Unity FFA member and chairman of the event. “The fishing was outstanding! The local businesses added to the tournament by donating so many door prizes to help us out.”

“For the past 17 years, members of the Unity FFA have really gained some hands-on leadership skills from organizing an event like our ice-fishing contest with the FFA alumni,” commented Unity FFA adviser Jeanne Alling. “A few students rose to the top with their efforts including Aaron Koshatka, Evan Lunda, Mitch Egge and Eric Kuske. FFA alumni members and parents really helped out a

lot, too, with Brian Johnston handling the concessions stand, Mike Koshatka being our official fish weigher and Deverah Koshatka assisting with registration and door prizes. We couldn’t have done it without them.”

Individual winners included: Northern: First, Dylan McCurdy; second, Brandon Rose; third, Evan Lunda; Bass: First, Blake Espeseth; second, Connor Peterstuen; third, Aaron Koshatka; Panfish: First, Ayden McKenzie; second, Mandy Bates; third, Josh Siebert; Crappie: First, Dylan LaBlanc; second, Rob Olson; and third, Tristen Beyer.

In the school competition, overall placings were calculated by game fish weight plus length for points then adding total weight of up to 25 panfish. These honors went to: first place, Unity team A; second place, Prairie Farm Team Green; and third place, Prairie Farm Team Black. New this year were traveling trophies for the game fish and panfish totals. Panfish traveling trophy went to Prairie Farm Team Black, and the game fish traveling trophy to Unity Team A. - submitted

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Unity Team A won first place in the high school ice-fishing team competition in Long Lake hosted by the Unity FFA on Saturday, Feb. 9. Team members won the team competition and the traveling trophy for game fish. The team included (L to R) standing: Cole Hansen, Keith Arnett, Eric Kuske, Mitch Egge, Walter Lenk, Evan Lunda and Justin Moore. Front row: Connor Olson, Dylan McCurdy and Aaron Koshatka. – Photos by Jeanne Alling

Prairie Farm-Green won second place at the Long Lake contest sponsored by the Unity FFA.

Prairie Farm-Black team won the third-place team trophy and panfish traveling trophy at the Unity FFA Long Lake fishing contest.

Aaron Koshatka, student chairman of the event, had time to catch this nice bass that took thirdplace honors.

Dylan McCurdy, Unity FFA member and ice-fishing team member, shows off the winning 35-inch, 10-pound, .64-ounce northern he caught on Long Lake.

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Valentine's Day dance

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The Winter Week court is shown, back row (L to R): Jack Neumann, Kaitlin Warner, Natalie Phernetton and Ian Lexen.

Front row: Vince Nelson, McKenna Rognrud, 2013 Winter Week Queen Katelyn Douglas and 2013 Winter Week King Daniel Larson, Christa White and Charlie Lindberg. – Photos by Becky Amundson LEFT: Seniors Christa White and Charlie Lindberg dancing together at the high school Day Valentine’s dance.

RIGHT: Jack Neumann and Kaitlin Warner dance together at the culmination of Winter Week, Valentine’s the dance.

2013 Winter Week queen and king, Katelyn Douglas and Daniel Larson, take the floor for the first dance on Thursday, Feb. 14.

Poll shows residents want budget surplus spent on education, Medicaid

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by Chuck Quirmbach Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIDE - A new poll says the top way Wisconsin residents want the state budget surplus to be used is for education.

A poll done by the UWMilwaukee asked more than 600 people how they would prefer the state budget surplus to be allocated. Forty percent said education is their top priority; 33 percent said Medicaid; 16 percent income tax cuts and 10 percent said, “add to the state transportation fund.” Survey director Joseph Cera says the numbers were pretty stable across various groups … except for the self-described “very conservative.” He said, “income tax cuts are by and far their top priority, but if you look at the rest of the ideological spectrum, I guess you’d say, everyone else still prefers education and Medicaid.”

The poll also shows 51 percent of Wisconsin residents oppose tying increased funding to how well school districts perform. In Milwaukee recently, Gov. Walker said he does plan an incentive system.

“And I’m going to put money in this budget to target schools that are failing, but the idea is they only get to grab that money if they can show us what they’re going to do to fundamentally change what they’ve been doing that’s been failing thus far.”

Walker plans to talk about his transportation budget plans this week.

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South Fork's annual fishing contest

Clam Falls

Bruce Gustafson of Clam Falls placed first in the northern category at the South Fork Sporting Club’s annual ice-fishing contest held Saturday, Feb. 16. The northern weighed in at 6 pounds, 6 ounces. Gustafson caught the largest fish overall and earned a portable ice shack and a check for $75.

Brady Moody, Siren, assisted his aunt, Jeanine Moody, in catching this bass that took second place, weighing in at 2 pounds, 8 ounces.

Don Wheeler of Osceola put up quite the fight for his “big catch” of the day at the South Fork Sporting Club’s ice-fishing contest Saturday, Feb. 16. He actually pulled this branch up through the ice, with his line wrapped all around it. Although he didn’t win a prize, he sure had a story to tell.

Photos by Jeanine Moody

2013 South Fork Sporting Club Fishing contest results and winners Cash raffle First: $200 – Lauren Domagala Second: $100 – Ted Hunter Third: $100 – Alec Gorschen Fourth: $100 – Robin Severson Fifth: $50 – John Schmidt Northern First: $75 - Bruce Gustafson, 6.6 pounds Second: $50 – Noah Eastman, 6 pounds Third: $25 – Sheila Hanson, 4.13 pounds

Mike Sicard of Somerset caught this 7-pound, 6-ounce northern. This fish would have put him in first place, but he was 10 minutes too late. Fish just don’t seem to know how to tell time.

John Boyer of Frederic, South Fork Sporting Club president, was holding down the fort at the door prize station.

Unity students compete at WSMA District music contest

WEBSTER – On Tuesday, Feb. 5, many area middle schools traveled to Webster to spend the evening in music competition. Thirty-five Unity sixth- to eighth-grade students participated in a musical evening. The 31 entries, six vocal and 25 instrumental groups/solos, represented Unity Middle School band/chorus and were judged during that evening. All the students competing on Tuesday had worked on their performances for many months with their instructors, Aleta Anderson and Kyle Hammer. Many students participated in both vocal and instrumental groups. Gratitude is extended to all the students, teachers and accompanists for representing Unity Schools. The middle school students will present a musical in April. - submitted

Those students participating in the band/instrumental ensembles and solos were (shown in no particular order): Sixth grade: Margaret Butler; seventh grade: Sam Dehaven, Daniel Ebensperger, Hayley Helms, Sam Hurd, Brandon Juleen, Lucy Locke, Kevin Paulson, Briana Peterson, Jace Schlechter, Brett Thaemert and Jack Volgren; eighth grade: Alexia Albers, Ashley Bloom, Courtney Allison, Savonne Bearhart, Kiera Bever, Dakota Bratland, Tim Cash, Evan Countryman, Samantha Ferguson, Jessica Grams, Delaney Johnson, Raeanna Johnston, Jasmine Lowe, Jarrett Malluege, Amanda Mattson, Alexis Murphy, Langdon O’Geay, Riley Peltz, Cole Ratajczak, Zac Rau, Alex Smith, Kiarra Swanson and Courtney Vallesky. – Photo by Kay Dorrance

Bass First: $75 – Ted Hunter, 3.97 pounds Second: $50 – Jeanine Moody, 2.08 pounds Third: $25 – Larry Larson, 1.50 pounds

Panfish First: $75 – Zoey Larson, .81 ounces Second: $50 – Marty Niles, .80 ounces Third: $25 – Ted Hunter, .79 ounces Winter cash First: $1,500 – Katie Olsen Second: $500 – Stephanie Keith Third: $300 – Lee’s Sports LLC Fourth: $250 – Kevin Weinzierl Fifth: $200 – Jeff Grey Sixth: $175 – Bill Kaecker Seventh: $150 – Brian Daeffler Eighth: $125 – Mike Cederberg Ninth: $100 – Bruce Hughes 10th: $75 – Joe Leverty 11th: $50 – Kirsta Mattson 12th: $25 – Bob O’Brien 13th: $25 – Josh Chaplin 14th: $25 – Nita Berg

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Creating catapults

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by Priscilla Bauer Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG - Grantsburg Middle School fourth-graders showed off their problem-solving abilities last week when they literally hit the gym to try out their homemade catapults.

Designing and constructing the big slingshots was the first of several problem-solving exercises the students will be asked to figure out this year.

Students took turns attempting to hit

Ms. Buchholtz’s fourth-grade class posed for a group photo after finishing their catapult competition at Grantsburg Middle School Friday, Feb. 8. – Photos by Priscilla Bauer

Jamie Glover and his mother, Jill, give a final check to his catapult before launching.

the gym wall from various distances.

Each student had two chances to launch their catapults, with those hitting the wall at the first distance of 10 feet moving on

Father and son, Anthony and Aaron Simmons, teamed up for a catapult launch. The problem-solving activity was a fun event for fourth-grade students and family members who came to help and cheer students on.

Christian Stewart showed his excitement as he carried his catapult to the launch site.

to the next distance.

“The fourth-graders had an exciting afternoon watching classmates launch their catapults. Many of the catapults were still involved at 35/40 feet!” commented

fourth-grade teacher Wendy Hoefs. “Parents and family members had fun, too, watching and helping students out with the event.” - with submitted information

Jadyn Watt and her grandmother, Carol Scheidt, rolled out the largest catapult in the fourthgrade students problem-solving competition held on Friday, Feb. 8, at the Grantsburg Middle School.

Sophia Lade was ready with a tennis ball as her stepfather, Randal Trick, adjusted her catapult for the launch.

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Contact Luck Community Ed for more details about the classes listed below by phone 715-472-2152 Ext. 103 or e-mail amya@lucksd.k12.wi.us. More info is also included on the Luck School Web site lucksd.k12.wi.us on the Community tab. Preregistration, at least one week prior to class, is required, since there’s both a minimum number for the classes to run and a maximum number cap. The senior fee offered with community education runs through WITC. To be eligible for this rate, you must be 62 (or better)

by Jan. 1, 2013.

EMT – Refresher Feb 22 – March 2. Classes are scheduled in Luck. Log onto witc.edu Web site for more info.

EMT – Advanced Feb. 22 – March 9. Classes are scheduled in Luck. Log onto witc.edu Web site for more info.

Quilting: Buckaroo’s Dream Saturday, Feb. 23, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Instructor: Carol Streif. Fee: $28/$16 ages 62-plus.

Solar energy 101 Tuesday, Feb. 26, 6 – 8 p.m. Instructor: Kris Schmid. Fee: $5.

Gluten-free series: Quick breaks, desserts and pasta Tuesday, Feb. 26, 6 – 8 p.m. Instructor: Shirley Crowe. Fee: $12/senior fee: $8.

Driver’s Education classroom Orientation: Thursday, Feb. 28, 6 – 8 p.m.

Classes: Mondays – Thursdays, March 5 – 28, 6 – 8 p.m. Instructor: Safe Start Driving School. Fee: $75 classroom/$315 behind the wheel.

Quilting: Entry-level free-motion quilting Saturday, March 2, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Instructor: Leanna Spanner. Class fee: $20/62plus fee $12.

Watch your language Tuesday and Thursday, March 5 and 7, 6 – 8 p.m. Instructor: Alise Leguizamon. Class fee: $20/senior fee: $12.

Project Management for everyone Mondays, March 11 – April 8, no class April 1, 6 – 8 p.m. Instructor: Martha Lynch. Class fee: to be determined.

One skillet wonder Monday, March 11, 6 – 8 p.m. Instructor: Barb Kass. Class fee: $12/senior fee: $8.

Quilting: Floral Stack-n-Whack Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Instructor: Carol Streif. Class fee: $20/62-plus fee: $12.

Water Aerobics Mondays and Wednesdays, March 18 – April 24, 9 – 10 a.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 19 – April 25, 9 – 10 a.m. Instructor: Janet Erickson. Fee: $53/senior fee: $28.

Essential oils for daily life Thursday, March 21, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Instructor: Alise Leguizamon. Class fee: $12/senior fee: $8.

Quilting: Machine quilting design Saturday, March 23, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Instructor: Leanna Spanner. Class fee: $28/62plus fee $16.

Here, kitty, kitty Monday, March 25, 7 – 8 p.m. Instructor: Tanya Borg, program director of Farm, Ferel and Stray. No fee.

Real estate law for salespersons Tuesday and Thursdays, March 26 – May 23, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. Instructor: Ron Hanson.

Fee: $214.42/senior fee: $4.

Write, Right Now! Thursdays, April 4 – May 9, 4 – 6 p.m. Instructor: Dr. Carolyn Wedin. Fee: $21.50.

Sewing: Creating decorative fabric Saturday, April 6, 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Instructor: Leanna Spanner. Class fee: $20/senior fee: $12.

It’s only junk if you don’t use it Thursday, April 11, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Instructor: Susi McCune. Class fee: $15/$12.50 if you register with a friend.

AARP Safe Driver’s Course Friday, April 12, 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. Instructor: Mary Nelson. Fee: $12 AARP members/$14 non-AARP membes.

Facebook – market your business or organization Mondays, April 15 and 22, 6 – 8 p.m. Instructor: Martha Lynch. Class fee: $20/senior fee: $12.

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BREAKFAST BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

Combo bar.

LUNCH LUNCH Mini corn dogs, baked beans, baby Ham stacker, bun, potato chips, carrots, dip OR chicken-strip salad. fresh fruit, Romaine lettuce OR turkey salad.

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

BREAKFAST

BREAKFAST Waffle snacks.

Tastries.

LUNCH LUNCH Grilled cheese, tomato soup, celery Pizza dippers, dipper sauce, 3-bean and peanut butter OR buffalo- salad OR chicken-taco salad. chicken salad.

LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH Hamburger with fixings, tater tots, Chicken chow mein, baked rice, Pizza, salad, fresh veggies, dip, baked beans, fresh pear, fresh fruit. chow mein noodles, peas, pudding sliced peaches, fresh fruit. pop, mandarin oranges, fresh fruit.

EARLY RELEASE

LUNCH Breaded pork chops, cheesy mashed potatoes, dinner roll, corn, mixed fruit, fresh fruit.

BREAKFAST

FRIDAY BREAKFAST Breakfast bites.

LUNCH Taco Max snacks, assorted toppings, corn OR ham salad.

NO MENU AVAILABLE

BREAKFAST Yogurt/cheese stick.

LUNCH Entrees: Choose 1 - Baked ham OR PBJ Uncrustable, au gratin potatoes, wax beans, salad greens, applesauce, melon.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH LUNCH Entrees: Choose 1 - Mini corn dogs Entrees: Choose 1 - Cardinal burger OR corn bread, yogurt, bread stick, bar OR turkey/cheese on a bun, baked beans, lettuce blend, pine- potato wedges, corn, salad greens, apple sauce, apple. pear sauce, banana.

BREAKFAST Biscuits & gravy.

LUNCH Entrees: Choose 1 - Breakfast for lunch OR ham/cheese on a bun, French toast sticks, sausage links, strawberries, applesauce, fresh veggies, salad.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Pizza dippers, lettuce salad w/spinach, peas, assorted veggies, fresh fruit, pears. Alt.: Chicken Alfredo.

BREAKFAST Muffin, juice and milk.

LUNCH Taco on a whole-grain soft shell, black & refried beans, rice, corn, shredded lettuce, assorted veggies, pineapple tidbits. Alt.: Chili/cheese, corn bread.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Baked chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, assorted vegetables, green beans, fresh fruit, apples, oranges.

Alt.: Hamburger rice hotdish.

BREAKFAST Mini pancakes, juice and milk.

LUNCH Sub sandwich on a whole-grain bun and soup, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, assorted veggies, applesauce, peas. Alt.: Cook’s choice.

NO MENU AVAILABLE

BREAKFAST Cheese omelet and toast.

LUNCH LUNCH Pizza dippers, marinara sauce, corn, Cheeseburger, spring salad mix, mandarin oranges. Alt.: Hamburger. green beans, pears. Alt.: BBQ pork sandwich.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Tacos, hard & soft shell, fixings, carrots, pineapple, cinnamon rolls.

NO SCHOOL

NO MENU AVAILABLE

UNITY

BREAKFAST BREAKFAST Egg/cheese omelet and toast.

Waffles.

LUNCH LUNCH Chili or yogurt, black beans, whole- Mini corn dogs, squash, veggies, fruit grain bread, veggies, fruit and milk. and milk.

BREAKFAST BREAKFAST Lumberjacks.

French toast sticks.

LUNCH LUNCH Popcorn, chicken bowl, potatoes, Grilled cheese, tomato soup, vegcorn, veggies, fruit and milk. gies, fruit and milk.

BREAKFAST Egg/ham combo and toast.

LUNCH Pizza dippers, sauce, green beans, veggies, fruit and milk.

WEBSTER

LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH Chicken fillet, seasoned rice, green Fiesta Mexican lasagna, salad OR Cook’s choice OR ground beef strobean and bacon soup, salad, apple- ganoff, cooked broccoli, peaches. beans, pineapple. sauce with graham crackers.

LUNCH Baked chicken, sweet potato wedges, cooked spinach, pears.

LUNCH Tuna salad sub, fresh veggies, fresh fruit.

LUCK

SIREN ST. CROIX FALLS

Hot Pocket.

Long john.

BREAKFAST

BREAKFAST Cinnamon roll.

LUNCH Entrees: Choose 1 - Fish patty on a bun, potato smiles OR turkey/cheese on a bun, green beans, salad greens, mandarin oranges, watermelon.

WASHBURN COUNTY GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Six-Week Group • March 1 - April 5 Fridays 9:30-11 a.m.

At Spooner Health System

No charge. Must preregister.

Open to adults grieving the death of a loved one.

Sponsored by Spooner Health System and Regional Hospice and area churches.

To preregister, call Regional Hospice at 715-635-9077 and ask to speak to the Grief Group Facilitator

BURNETT & POLK COUNTY GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Six-Week Group • March 4 - April 8 Mondays 10-11:30 a.m.

At Burnett Medical Center

No charge. Must preregister.

Open to adults grieving the death of a loved one.

Sponsored by Burnett Medical Center and Regional Hospice.

To preregister, call Regional Hospice at 715-635-9077 and ask to speak to the Grief Group Facilitator

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In Loving Memory Of Trent Lee Stellrecht

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Luck Community Education

On Friday, February 18, 2011, God did the unthinkable in our life: He chose to take our 12-year-old son, Trent Lee Stellrecht, home to heaven in a skiing accident. It is only considered “the unthinkable” because our plans are not God’s plans, and our ways are not God’s ways.

Before Trent was born we had entrusted the Lord with his life and had asked Him, above all else, to bring salvation to our son. Our greatest desire was that he would be used in a mighty way for God’s glory, and that God would let him dwell in heaven for eternity.

God answered our prayers that Friday in a mightier way than we could have imagined, and we have been rejoicing in His good works and His mercies ever since.

Trent was a boy who truly lived. From the very beginning he did what he loved and enjoyed to the full the gifts and skills that God had given him. In his short life he saw much of this world, traveling as far as India, the Bahamas and Missouri where he explored his favorite destination of Bass Pro Shop on his golden birthday, as well as many family camping trips. God instilled a love of hunting and fishing in Trent, and a joy of the great outdoors. Since he was little all he wanted was to turn twelve to be able to go deer hunting. During his twelfth year God allowed him to shoot two deer. Trent loved to cook, to pick on his siblings Alexis, Cole, Grace and Micah, to protect his mother, to snuggle with his father, and to be with his friends, especially his best friends: Thomas and Samuel. He tried everything that interested him, even carving his own longbow and succeeding in taxidermy. In his short years he lived life to the fullest.

But as we are all destined to, Trent also died. On Friday, February 18, 2011, we said goodbye to our son as he left for a skiing trip with his friends, not knowing that he would never be coming back home. God says that He knows the number of our days, that He has created each one of them, and that He will do what He pleases (Psalm 115:3; Job 14:5).

God’s standards to enter His kingdom are high: He expects perfection. Trent was not perfect, not even close. God graciously provided His perfect Son, Jesus Christ, as the atonement for our sinfulness and requires that we simply believe and acknowledge Him for it. God does the rest.

For most of his life Trent struggled with his own sinfulness. He knew that he was not right before God, and nothing he could do would ever make up for the sins he had committed. In the spring of 2010, God graciously chose to bring salvation to Trent through repentance and the saving grace of Jesus Christ. Trent’s life was transformed and we enjoyed the young fruit in his life as we watched God work.

It was with great peace and much rejoicing, then, that we as his family have sent him off before us and accepted God’s perfect plan for Trent’s life. Our longing is that God would be glorified in what He has done to wake up many to the realization that we are not guaranteed any number of years in this world (Psalm 39:4-5).

On Friday morning we had our son; on Friday afternoon he was gone.

What we have asked so many people since the accident is: “What if it had been you? Where would you be right now?”

We diligently raised Trent up to know his sinful state and taught him what the Word of God says because we know the implications of denying Christ now, and God was gracious to answer our prayers and to save him. Scripture says that the gospel will go forth with much sorrow and heartache.

Please let Trent’s short life be a wake-up call to you. We are rejoicing in the sorrow because we know where our son is and that we will one day be with him again for eternity because of our own salvation.

God’s mercies are new every day and His peace does surpass all understanding (Lamentations 3:22-23; Philippians 4:6-7). God has been so gracious to us by blessing us first of all with His peace in His perfect plan. The family and friends who have surrounded us and have lifted us up in prayer are amazing and another testimony to God’s goodness.

It is with great rejoicing that we release our son, Trent Lee Stellrecht, age 12, to our Heavenly Father.

Dance before your King, my son.

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OBITUARIES

Andrew J. (Dude) Karl

Hazel L. Bohn

Andrew J. (Dude) Karl, age 42, of Iliamna, Alaska, formerly of Frederic, died Feb. 10, 2013.

Dude was born on Sept. 28, 1970, in Frederic to Darrell (Jim) and Nancy Karl.

Dude had a passion for hunting, fishing, music and writing. He loved to sing, shoot pool, tell stories, write limericks and laugh with his family and friends. He was a generous soul and often made donations to school programs in the bush of Alaska, mostly to music departments. He also gave generously to the children at Christmas, he never wanted any child to go without a wide-eyed Christmas and something great to open.

He was preceded in death by his father, Darrell (Jim); his grandparents, Earl Karl, and Donald and Gladys McPhillips.

He is survived and will be sadly missed by his son, Drew Karl; his siblings, Angela Gibbs-Thomas (Jeff), Aarol Karl and half sister, Ashley Karl; his grandma, Marlys (Bernie) Karl; mother, Nancy Wikstrom (Dennis); stepmother, Connie Graf-Karl; uncle, Earl (Bud) Karl; nieces, Kayla and Hannah Karl; many dear cousins and amazing friends he called family.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, from 2-5 p.m. at Little Mexico, Siren. A private family service will be held in the spring at the Lewis Cemetery. Local arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolences can be made at swedberg-taylor.com

Hazel L. Bohn, 105, resident of Frederic, died Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, at St. Croix Regional Medical Center.

Hazel is survived by her children, Wanell (Earl) Hanson, Dennis (Carol) Bohn, Gary (Susan) Bohn and Alan (Wilma) Bohn; 15 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and great-great-greatgrandchildren.

Funeral services are currently being planned. Online condolences may be left at rowefh.com or wicremationcenter.com. Please refer to these Web sites for updated information or call Bruce Rowe at 715-327-4475.

Rowe Funeral Home of Frederic and the Northwest Wisconsin Cremation Center in Milltown have been entrusted with funeral arrangements.

Robert “Bob” S. Jacobson

George Kasper George Kasper, 84, Danbury, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013.

Visitation will be Monday, Feb. 25, from 5-8 p.m., at Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, Feb. 26, at 11 a.m., visitation 10-11 a.m., at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Webster. Interment will follow at Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Spooner. A full obituary will be published at a later date. Online condolences can be made at swedberg-taylor.com.

The Sweberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

Baptized at Zion Lutheran Anabella Shae Gardener-Berg was baptized into the Christian faith

by Pastor Mike Fisk at Zion Lutheran Church of Bone Lake on Dec. 31, 2012. Pictured are (L to R): Sponsor Kathy Weisenel, Deborah (mother), holding Anabella, sister Anastasia, Alby (father) and sponsor Jeff Weisenel. - Photo submitted

World Day of Prayer to be observed March 1

SIREN – This year, the World Day of Prayer service will be hosted by the Siren Covenant Church of Siren in cooperation with the other Siren village churches, Assembly of God, United Methodist and Bethany Lutheran churches, on Friday, March 1, at 10 a.m., with coffee and cookies at 9:30 a.m.

Everyone is cordially invited to join in a service planned by the World Day of Prayer committee from France who have selected the theme, “I Was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me.” This service looks for a Christian response to struggles concerning immigration, ways to welcome “the stranger,” Jesus’ identification with “the least of these” in Matthew 25 and draws on customs of hospitality found in Leviticus, to paint a picture of welcoming the stranger. Through visual interpretation and personal stories, participants begin to put themselves in the shoes of “the stranger,” remembering their own feelings of being on the outside and the blessings of welcoming.

Special speaker and singer John Bohlen, from the Siren Assembly of God Church, along with participants from each of the other churches, will present this service.

Everyone is welcome. - submitted

Lewis church to host World Day of Prayer LEWIS - The Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church will host a World Day of Prayer Service on Friday, March 1, at 2 p.m. Members of all Frederic area churches are invited to attend.

A donation for the local food shelf is suggested.

World Day of Prayer is a worldwide ecumenical movement of Christian women of many traditions who come together to observe a common day of prayer and action each year on the first Friday in March.

Each year a different country’s World Day of Prayer committee serves as the writer of the World Day of Prayer worship service, interpreting the Bible in their own context, and lifting up issues of mission, justice and peace that are important to them. This year that country is France.

Next year it will be the United States.

The 2013 WDP service will begin at the first sunrise in the Pacific region and following the Earth’s orbit, will spread around the world. - with submitted information

THANK YOU

Linda & Wayne’s family

Sienna Rose O’Brien Sienna Rose O’Brien, the cherished daughter of Jonathan O’Brien and Krystal Zabel, died on Feb. 16, 2013, at Osceola Medical Center.

She is survived by her parents, Jonathan and Krystal; sister, Sonya; grandparents, Brenda Prince of Neenah, Glenn (Heather) Zabel of Dresser, Steve Prince of Milltown, Rosemary Slaughter of Amery and Craig O’Brien of St. Croix Falls; great-grandparents, Barry and Bonnie Zbleski and Randy and Tina Zabel; great-great-grandfather, Hillary “Bud” Winegarden; aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral service was held Wednesday, Feb. 20, at the Grandstrand Funeral Home in Osceola. Interment was at St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery rural Luck. Memorials suggested to the Sienna Rose Memorial Fund at Bremer Bank, 104 W. Maple, Amery, WI 54001.

The Grandstrand Funeral Home, Osceola, was entrusted with arrangements.

Lenten services

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The family of Wayne Greenlee offers a deeply felt thank-you to the many people and groups that supported Wayne and his family through his recent illness and passing. Among those to whom the family is sincerely grateful are: Amery Ambulance EMT, Amery Regional Medical Center Staff, Golden Age Manor Staff, Williamson-White Funeral Home for their professionalism and comfort, pallbearers, VFW, American Legion in the final military salute farewell, Byron Bird for the releasing of the doves at the final farewell. We also thank the ladies and men of the church for serving a great lunch, Pastor Schaefer for the beautiful service. A special thank-you to the Indianhead Chorus members, Anthony Derrick & family and Alicha Greenlee for special song. Thank you for comforting cards and food prepared for the family gathering.

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Robert “Bob” S. Jacobson, 88, died on Feb. 15, 2013, at his home in Palm Harbor, Fla., under the care of hospice.

He was born in Morgantown, W. Va., on Oct. 30, 1924, the seventh son of Carl A. and Mary E. Metzger Jacobson.

On Dec. 26, 1947, he married Elisabeth Ann “Libby” Brown of Summersville, W. Va. They had one daughter, Mary Elizabeth Jacobson, of Green Spring, W. Va. At West Virginia University, Bob was a member of the football and track teams, Phi Kappa Psi, Phi Beta Kappa, Delta Sigma Theta, YMCA and Wesley Foundation. He graduated from WVU in 1947 with a degree in chemical engineering. Bob and Libby then moved to Creed, W. Va., and he worked in Charleston, W. Va., as assistant engineer of the Division of Sanitary Engineering for WV Department of Health, 1951-52. He then returned to WVU to attend law school.

Following graduation from law school, the family moved to Tappan, N.Y. For two years, he worked for a New York City law firm before returning to Franklin, W. Va., to serve as interim prosecuting attorney in Pendleton County. The family then moved to Marlinton, W. Va., where for 10 years, he maintained private practice and was prosecuting attorney for eight years at Pocahontas County, W. Va. In 1969, the family moved to Greenbrier County, Lewisburg, West Virginia, where he maintained private practice. Bob also practiced law in Florida for many years.

Bob was active in many civic, professional and philanthropic organizations. He was a member of Lewisburg United Methodist Church, Lewisburg, W. Va. He was a former member of the Board of Governors of the W. Va. State Bar serving three years representing a six-county area. In Pocahontas and Greenbrier counties, he was a bank director and organizer.

Historical preservation and genealogy were two of his passions: Pocahontas County, W. Va., Historical Society and Museum, Pearl S. Buck Birthplace and Foundation, Hillsboro, W. Va., historical societies in Greenbrier County, W. Va., Pinellas County, Fla. and Burnett County.

He secured placement of his paternal grandparents home place, Jacobson House and Mill Site on Wood Lake, on the National Register of Historical Places. The voyage of the Viking Ship Hjemkomst, 1982, from Duluth, Minn., to Oslo, Norway, captured his interest and philanthropic generosity. Other passions were the arts, learning, cycling and architectural design. Many summers he spent at Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua, N.Y., taking classes and attending lectures and concerts.

Surviving are his daughter, Mary E. “Beth” Jacobson (Tim Bateman) of Green Spring, W. Va.; Betty Jo Morgan, loving friend and devoted caregiver, of Ronceverte, W. Va.; granddaughter, Sarah E. Russell Sanchez (Roy); and two great-grandchildren, Addison and Silas Sanchez of Greensboro, N.C.; sisters-in-law, Alice Brown Juergens of Morgantown, W. Va. and Gloria Jacobson of Northridge, Calif.; and numerous nephews and nieces.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, Feb. 23, at Highland Lakes Lodge, Palm Harbor, Fla., with Fr. C. Christopher Thompson officiating. In Lewisburg, W. Va., friends and family will be received at Lewisburg UM Church Fellowship Hall, Friday, March 8, from 4 to 6 p.m.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 9, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. Joseph A. Kenaston, Fr. C. Christopher Thompson and the Rev. Kenneth Caplinger, officiating. Interment will follow at Walker Memorial Cemetery, Summersville, W. Va. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to Suncoast Hospice, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33760

LUCK – Bone Lake Lutheran Church. Wednesday, 5:45 p.m., soup supper and 6:30 p.m. worship. - submitted ••• NORTH LUCK – Beautiful Lenten Service on Sunday morning? You don’t have to go out on cold, dark weeknights to enjoy the music of Holden Evening Prayer and the teaching lessons of Lent. Please join OTHERS at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 1614 CTH B, Luck, for their 9 a.m. service. - submitted

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OBITUARIES Dr. Eugene R. “Doc” Lindholm Dr. Eugene R. “Doc” Lindholm, DVM, 87, Osceola, died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, at the Christian Community Home in Osceola.

Doc was born Aug. 22, 1925, in Grantsburg, to Enoch and Mary Lindholm. He graduated from Webster High School in 1943.

After high school he entered the United States Navy and was honorably discharged in 1946. On Sept. 7, 1946, he married his wife, Dorothy, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, Minn. He attended the University of Minnesota and graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Veterinary Medicine in 1953. He practiced from 1953 until his retirement in 1990.

Doc was a member of the Wisconsin Veterinary Examining Board, a Town of Osceola Board supervisor, a Polk County Board supervisor, on the Dresser Osceola Garfield Fire Association as a board member, Town of Osceola Planning Commission, member of the Dresser VFW, volunteered with the Boy Scouts, at the time of his death was a member of the Polk County Housing Board, had been a confirmation mentor at Peace Lutheran Church and was always there to mentor his grandchildren. In his free time, he enjoyed being a private pilot, hunting, fishing, trail biking in Burnett County and canoeing on the river.

Doc was preceded in death by his parents, Enoch and Mary; and sister, Carol Wychor.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; sons, Paul (Lynn) and Dave (Stephanie); daughters, Karen Lindholm and Elizabeth Lindholm; four grandchildren, Scott Lindholm, Brooke (Louie) Sanders, Amanda (Corey) Warner and Tyler Lindholm; great-grandchildren, Ozzie and Rooney Warner; and brother-in-law, James Wychor.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 16, at Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser. Spring interment will be at the Peace Cemetery.

The Grandstrand Funeral Home, Osceola, grandstrandfh.com, was entrusted with arrangements.

Leianne G. Doriott

Arlene Delores (Johnson) Young Arlene Delores (Johnson) Young, 85, Centuria, passed away Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, at St. Croix Falls Regional Medical Center in St. Croix Falls.

Arlene was born on Jan. 21, 1928, to J. Harris and Myrtle Johnson at home in Amery.

She graduated from Balsam Lake High School in 1946 and married her high school “buddy” Charles (Chuck) Young, Aug. 7, 1948, at the Fristad Lutheran Church in Centuria. To this union, three children were born.

Arlene’s husband Chuck passed away Dec. 11, 2000, after 52 years of marriage. She is preceded in death by her parents; one son, Robert; and two brothers, Ray and Bert Eugene.

She leaves to mourn her daughter, Sharyl (Eric) Johns; and one son, Randy (Pam) Young; six grandchildren, Amy, Eric, John, Lura, Trevor and Sawyer; sisters, Wendle (Erlene) Johnson and Bernadene Busse; and sister-inlaw, Lois Lovegren.

Funeral services were held at The Kolstad Family Funeral Home in Centuria on Monday, Feb. 18. Pastor Mel Rau officiated. Arlene will be laid to rest at Sand Lake Cemetery at a later date.

The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with arrangements.

Robert (Bob) L. Tveit Robert (Bob) L. Tveit, 72, a resident of Danbury died Feb. 16, 2013.

Bob was born in Williams, Minn., on Feb. 8, 1941, to proud parents Thorwald and Lorraine Tveit. He and Patricia were married at their church, St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi, Minn., on Sept.

26, 1964.

Bob worked with the Coast Guard Reserves for 45 years. He was employed by Burlington Railroad as the director of cost control and budgets for over 20 years. After an early retirement, he built a fixed base operation. He loved to fly charters around the country. In 1998, they moved to Voyager Village, where he enjoyed playing golf, flying, playing cards and bingo. He especially enjoyed playing with the grandchildren.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; and his brothers, Larry, Leroy and Gary.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia; children, Stephanie (Bill) Becker, Douglas Tveit, Stephen (Cherice) Tveit and Heather (Scott) Goucher; his grandchildren, Michael, Bobbie, Mikayla, Kennadi, Kaylee, Addyson and Alec; his brothers, Roger (Carol) Tveit and Kevin Tveit; and his sister, Wendy; along with other relatives and friends.

A time of gathering was held on Wednesday, Feb. 20, from 4 – 7 p.m., at Honsa Family Funeral Home in White Bear Lake, Minn. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Danbury. Online condolences can be made at swedberg-taylor.com.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

Leianne G. Doriott, 52, Webster, died Feb. 11, 2013.

Leianne was born on May 11, 1960, in Hudson, to parents Leland and Janice Johnson.

Leianne enjoyed being outdoors, tending to her garden, collecting agates, riding horseback, going hunting and fishing. She also liked to take time to read, travel and was known to sing.

She was preceded in death by paternal grandparents; maternal grandparents; brother, Bradley; beloved grandson, Dylan Nelson; and stepfather, Tom Daggy.

Leianne is survived by her children, Sharalanee M. Staples, LaRacia L. Staples and Ryan M. Kanke; grandchildren, Jade Rose, Bayzhia, Josephine “Josie” and Justice; Darian Dayle, Devan and Stephanie; her brother, Kurt (Bobbie) Johnson; half brothers, Robbie and Brian (Stacy) Johnson; half sisters, Renee Gullickson and Jean Johnson; the father of their daughters, Dennis Staples; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A time of gathering was held on Saturday, Feb. 16, at Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster. Honorary pallbearers were Dennis Staples, Greg Johnson, Chuck Houman, Ken Cairns, Frankie Huber, Christopher Dennis “Denny” Flavin, 72, Webster and formerly of Kresl and Bill Quigley. Online condolences can be made at Bloomington, Minn., passed away on Feb. 11, 2013, at his swedberg-taylor.com.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, home.

Denny was born on Sept. 2, 1940, to Lyle and Grace was entrusted with arrangements.

Flavin in Minneapolis, Minn. Denny had an older brother, Thomas “Tom,” who lived in Augusta, Ga. When Denny’s folks divorced, the boys lived with their Dennis L Snow, aka “Snow/Big/ Snowball,” 62, Dairy- mother for a while and then later moved back with their land, passed away on Feb. 14, 2013, surrounded by fam- dad and stepmother (Glennie). Denny lived with them until he was 19 years old and then was “born married” to ily.

Lee Harrington.

Snow was born on May 8, 1950, to Ruth and Leo Snow. Sharon As a couple they lived in Minneapolis and Bloomington, He married Dawn Corbin on Jan. 31, 1992. Snow was a graduate of River Falls High School. He worked for Minn. Denny worked for state of Minnesota Department Cemstone Ready Mix for a number of years, retiring in of Transportation for 40 years. After retirement, they moved to Webster. Denny drew up plans for a new home 2005.

Snow was an active member of the Dairyland Fire De- that they built on Viola Lake. Denny and Sharon liked to partment, the Dairyland Outdoors Veterans Retreat and travel when his health permitted and enjoyed Florida. He the Town of Dairyland Comprehensive Planning Com- enjoyed being on the lake fishing and snowmobiling and was never opposed to having friends over to party a little. mission.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents; and Snow was an avid outdoors man who loved bear hunting, deer hunting, fishing and watching NASCAR races. brother, Tom in 2008.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sharon; sister-inDennis was preceded in death by his father, Leo Snow.

He is survived by wife, Dawn; his mother, Ruth; law, Mitzi Flavin; two nephews and niece and their fambrother, Duane (Jean); and many nieces and nephews, ilies.

A time of gathering was held on Friday, Feb. 15, at family and friends.

A visitation will be held on Friday, Feb. 22, from 5-8 Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Siren. Memorials are p.m., at Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home in Web- preferred to the Heart Association. Online condolences ster. A memorial service will be held for Snow on Satur- can be made at swedberg-taylor.com.

The Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, was enday, Feb. 23, at 11 a.m., visitation from 10-11 a.m., at the funeral home. Honorary pallbearers are Snow’s extended trusted with arrangements. family the Freer’s bear hunting group. Online condolences can be made at swedberg-taylor.com.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

Dennis “Denny” Flavin

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Edwin (Ed) Blanding Edwin (Ed) Blanding, 64, Danbury, died Feb. 17, 2013.

Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 21, 4-7 p.m., at Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster. Funeral service will be Friday, Feb. 22, 11 a.m., visitation 10-11 a.m., at Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster.

A full obituary will be published at a later date. Online condolences can be made at swedberg-taylor.com.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

Duane Gordon Torfin Duane Gordon Torfin, 84, Danbury, passed away Feb. 10, 2013.

Duane was born on Jan. 9, 1929, in Lockhardt, Minn., to Mabel (Dahl) and Clarence Torfin.

He graduated from Clearbrook High School and enlisted into the Army, where he spent three years serving, one year in Austria, during the Korean War. He married Jean Harris on Jan. 13, 1952, in Thief River Falls, Minn. He worked for the Soo Line and the Wannaska Creamery and then spent 25 years of his career working for American National Bank in Fargo, N.D., and St. Paul, Minn., as the manager of the Data Processing Center, retiring at the age of 62.

Duane and Jean moved to Danbury in 2001 where they became very active in the community and the Yellow Lake Lutheran Church, where Duane served on the church board.

He is survived by his son, Ron (Jackie); daughters, Debbie (Jon) Schoepke and Peg (Bruce) Orman; grandchildren, Brock, Andrew (Katie), Erin, Sara, Blake, Matthew, Jim, Jerry (Denise), Don (DeDe), Jacob, Emily and Nick; great-grandchild, Lillie; sisters-in-law, Verna Torfin and Sara Torfin; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Jean, on Jan. 30, 2011; his parents; and three brothers.

Visitation will be held on Friday, Feb. 22, 6-8 p.m., and Saturday, Feb. 23, 10 -11 a.m., at Yellow Lake Lutheran Church in Danbury. Services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 23, at 11 a.m., at Yellow Lake Church in Danbury.

Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers.

Earlene Doris (Brown) Hunter Earlene Doris (Brown) Hunter, 88, Frederic, went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 13, 2013.

Earlene was born in Frederic to Charles and Elizabeth (Murgaw) Brown on Sept. 1, 1924. She was united in marriage to Richard Hochstetler and had six children, Carol, Karen, Donna, Barbara, Duane and Larry. Later in life, she married Elmer Hunter and had four children, Luann, Michael, Elton and Lisa.

Earlene was a devoted mother and grandmother. Family and friends were her passion and joy. She treasured her friends and looked forward to their lunches together. She enjoyed playing cards, going to garage sales and traveling with her family. She was loved by all who knew her for her warm smile, kind heart and keen sense of humor. Her silly nature and infectious laughter will be remembered by all.

She is survived by her children, Carol Coen of Washington, Donna Lehman of Balsam Lake, Duane (Kay) Hochstetler of Siren, Larry Hochstetler of Luck, Luann (Gary) Ackerley of Frederic, Michael Hunter of Siren, Elton Hunter of Madison, Lisa (Verlin) Hunter of Luck; and many more grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Elizabeth Brown; husbands, Richard Hochstetler and Elmer Hunter; daughters, Karen Coen and Barbara Hackert; and stepdaughters, Carol Matz and Ila Rossow.

A visitation will be held at 10 a.m on Saturday, Feb. 23, with a service following at 11 a.m at the Siren Assembly of God Church, located at 23811 Hwy. 35, Siren, WI 54872.

Linda Lee Lofquist Linda Lee Lofquist, 64, passed away Feb. 16, 2013.

She was born May 23, 1948, to Leo and Deloris Lofquist.

Linda will be laid to rest beside her parents at the Balsam Lake Cemetery, Balsam Lake, with a graveside service at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 21, with Pastor Mary Ann Bowman of Bone Lake Lutheran Church officiating.

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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CHURCH NEWS

Eternal

perspectives Sally Bair

A smothering nightmare My twin sister and I, as kids, often had the same nightmare. A ball of lint in the distance rolled closer and closer, growing in size, until it eventually smothered us.

We couldn’t move out of the way or punch it away, but only watch in fear as it approached. We always awoke with a stuffy nose.

Some real-life experiences also make us

feel smothered, such as divorce, abuse, anxiety and fear. Smothering oppression can weigh us down in body, mind, emotions and spirit. Like a nightmarish ball of lint, such feelings of being smothered can eventually disable us.

When a falling tree traps us, our fight or flight reaction kicks in to help us get out from under the burden. Emotional oppression requires a different kind of effort – perhaps therapy or counseling. The Bible is filled with examples of emotional problems that led to spiritual oppression.

The Israelites, oppressed by unbelief and doubt of God’s love and provision, suffered from fear, anger and bitterness.

King Saul’s tortured soul was soothed only temporarily by David’s harp playing. Like the ball of lint in my nightmares,

Woman’s boyfriend must confront controlling mom Q: I have been dating my boyfriend for almost a year, and our relationship is going very well. The issue is with his mom. She is very controlling; it’s “her way or the highway.” We’ve talked about getting married in the future, and we don’t want her controlling our marriage. How can we confront her in a loving way?

Jim: You’re absolutely correct. You don’t want your mother-in-law controlling your marriage. And while it might be tempting to give her the benefit of the doubt and believe that she’ll back off once you actually tie the knot, based on what you’ve described, that doesn’t seem likely.

Our counseling team has dealt with this question in the past and suggests that it is your boyfriend’s responsibility to take the lead on this issue. If he’s afraid to confront her or simply doesn’t want to rock the boat, we suggest that you make a date with him and then patiently explain that you can no longer tolerate his mom’s attempts to control your relationship. Then work on setting some firm

Jim Daly

Focus on the Family

Juli Slattery

boundaries for her.

Once you’re on the same page, the two of you should sit down with his mom and share your concerns. Your boyfriend should take the lead in this conversation.

He should make it clear, as lovingly and gently as possible, that you are adults and that you expect to be treated as such.

Hopefully, she will see the error of her ways and learn to loosen up a bit.

As a part of this process, you might also want to read “Boundaries” (Zondervan, 2002), an excellent book by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend. It contains a wealth of helpful material for setting healthy boundaries in a variety of relationships.

••• Q: My husband left me six months ago. He said he just couldn’t be married any longer. I have tried many times to reconcile with him, but he is unwilling

their oppression grew into drastic proportions. Only when they came to the end of their self-centered rope and turned to God did they find victory from their self-imposed smothering.

We too are sometimes helpless to remove oppression, when we rely only on ourselves. And it does no good to scream and holler, cringe and cry, or blame another source.

There is, however, a successful, biblical way to deal with smothering oppression.

Proverbs 3:5-6 tells us: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths.”

Trust comes hard for some, especially those of us who have an independent na-

ture, believing they can solve all their own problems. Others believe they need only to sit back and wait for God or someone else to help. Some trust God in some things but surely not all things. But we’re told to trust him with all our heart, not just the part we want to give him.

And sometimes we tend to forget to acknowledge him in every way, believing he will solve our problems the best way—his way.

Lord, help us remember to look to you first, trusting that you can free us from our oppressions in the best way possible. Thank you for your faithfulness in directing our paths in your perfect way. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Mrs. Bair may be reached at sallybair@gmail.com.

to go to counseling or to even try to work on the marriage. I don’t want to get a divorce. I am willing to try anything to rebuild our marriage. Do you know of any programs or resources that would help us?

Dr. Greg Smalley, executive director of Marriage and Family Formation: I’m very sorry to learn of the difficult state of your marriage. There are programs that can help, such as intensive couples counseling, but your husband needs to be willing to attend. Until he’s open to doing so, and until he desires to work on the marriage, your options are limited. If you’ve been continuously urging him to attend counseling for the past six months or more, it’s time to give him some space.

Just a little bit of breathing room may help him make the decision for himself.

You can’t make it for him.

In the meantime, consider working on your own heart. I don’t know the details of your separation, but in general, when a separation or divorce occurs, it’s easy to focus on the other person’s issues rather than confronting our own.

In other words, your husband’s refusal to take part in counseling shouldn’t prevent you from pursuing counseling on your own. You might consider seeking

out a support group in your church that could help you grapple with this difficult period in your marriage. Talking one-onone with a counselor may also be helpful to you as you hope and pray for the day when your husband decides to work on the marriage. Contact Focus on the Family for a referral. God bless you.

••• Jim Daly is president of Focus on the Family, host of the “Focus on the Family” radio program, and a husband and father of two.

Dr. Juli Slattery is a licensed psychologist, cohost of “Focus on the Family,” author of several books, and a wife and mother of three.

Submit your questions to: FocusOnTheFamily.com. Copyright 2012 Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, CO 80995.

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Frederic, Wis. - 715-327-4236 Shell Lake, Wis. - 715-468-2314 Siren, Wis. - 715-349-2560 St. Croix Falls, Wis. - 715-483-9008

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WEBSTER

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Phone 715-866-4238 Hwy. 35 N. Webster, Wis. Tom & Becky O’Brien, Owners

HOPKINS SAND & GRAVEL, INC.

Sand, Gravel, Ready-Mix, Concrete, Black Dirt, Dozer Work, Landscaping & Septic Tanks Installed Hwy. 35 North Webster, Wis. Phone 715-866-4157 M.P.R.S. #03059

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SIREN OLSEN & SON

Your Full-Service Drugstore Siren, Wis. Phone 715-349-2221

D & L FINANCIAL SERVICES 10022 Elbow Lake Road Siren, Wis. 54872 715-689-2539

CUSHING CUSHING COOPERATIVE SOCIETY Feed Mill - Grain Dept.

Cushing, Wis. 715-648-5215

Webster, Wis. Phone 715-866-7131

Any area business wishing to help sponsor the church listings should contact the Leader at 715-327-4236.

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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

ALLIANCE

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

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

WORD OF LIFE CHURCH Meeting in homes.

Elder: Cliff Bjork, 715-755-3048 Sun. Fellowship - 10 a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

LUTHERAN

LUTHERAN

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; 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 George Selbher, 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 osceolawiumc.org; oumc@centurytel.net 306 River Street, Osceola, 715-755-2275 Pastor Kathy Huneywell 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 Sun. Wor. 10:30 a.m.; Wed. Serv. 5:15 p.m.

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

(Nursery available)

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

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

COVENANT

COVENANT

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

SIREN COVENANT Pastor Ken Sohriakoff 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 David Prince 715-327-8402 Sun. Schl. - 9:15 a.m.; Wor. Serv. - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.; tradelakebaptistchurch.org

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST - WEBSTER

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

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

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

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, 715-553-1800, Pastor Rick VanGundy Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

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Students of the Week GRANTSBURG

FREDERIC

Teresa Neely has been chosen Frederic Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in fifth grade and the daughter of Christina Atkinson and Jason Neely. Her favorite subject is art and she enjoys being with her friends. She is helpful and works very hard. When she grows up she wants to be a Herbalife distributor and a waitress.

Sarah Backlin has been chosen Frederic Middle School’s student of the week. She is in seventh grade and the daughter of Lisa and Frank Backlin. She is involved in volleyball and basketball. She enjoys reading and sports. She plans to go to college to become a psychologist. Her greatest influence in her life is her sister, Alyssa. Sarah is a very good student who is serious about her grades and schoolwork. She is reserved, but one of the leaders in her grade.

McKenna den Hoed has been chosen Frederic High School’s student of the week. She is a junior and the daughter of Walter and Denise den Hoed. She is involved in Kinship, 4-H, FFA, NHS and she works on her family farm. She enjoys scrapbooking, riding her four-wheeler and hanging out with friends. She plans to attend Dordt College in Iowa to study to become a teacher. Her greatest influence in her life is her mom.

Daniel Nelson has been chosen Grantsburg Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in first grade and the son of Laurel and Annette Nelson. Daniel has a positive attitude and willingness to learn. He puts a smile on the face of anyone he is around.

Daniel loves going to school because you have fun and can play outside and go sledding. Daniel admires his big brother, Jim, because he is strong, tall and works hard.

LUCK

Raegan Davis has been chosen Luck Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in kindergarten and is the daughter of Mike and Talena Davis. Raegan has a great attitude toward school and always does her best work. She likes to come to school to see her friends and her teachers. She writes creative stories with detailed illustrations. Her interests at school are painting and reading. She enjoys dancing.

Russ Lindbom has been chosen Grantsburg High School’s student of the week. He is a junior and the son of Teresa Warnke. Russ has a natural ability to understand difficult science concepts. He has a unique talent of being able to remember complicated terms and methods in a very short amount of time. He is kind, genuine and honest. Russ is involved in track. He enjoys biology and chemistry. He admires his grandparents and his Aunt Rachel.

ST. CROIX FALLS

Olivia Nielsen has been chosen Luck Middle School’s student of the week. She is in eighth grade and the daughter of Steven and Joelle Nielsen. Olivia is pleasant, has a great attitude and exhibits pride in her work. She is involved in band, basketball, marching band and choir. She enjoys drawing, reading, baby-sitting, biking and swimming. Her greatest influence in her life is her grandma.

Jacquelyn LaDuke has been chosen Luck High School’s student of the week. She is a senior and the daughter of Barb Branville and Jay LaDuke.

Jacquelyn is a strong young woman, shows great effort in school and athletics. She gives her best effort and makes sure tasks are done correctly. She is involved in youth group, FCCLA, basketball, track, and works at the Drive Inn in Grantsburg. She enjoys spending time with family.

Zack Clark has been chosen St. Croix Falls Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in fourth grade and lives at home with his mom, dad, big brother and younger brother. At home his family likes to play disc golf in the summer. At school, Zack likes to go to phy ed and art.

When he grows up he wants to be an NFL football player so he can play football all the time.

Grant Wallace has been chosen St. Croix Falls Middle School’s student of the week. He is in seventh grade and the son of Jim and April Wallace. His siblings are Logan and Claire. His pets include three dogs, three cats and two horses. He is involved in forensics and drama and also enjoys clogging, reading, biking, backpacking and horseback riding. His favorite subject is life science. He also likes the middle school dances.

Alex King has been chosen St. Croix Falls High School’s student of the week. He is a sophomore and the son of Scott and Roni Schuler. He has an older brother, sister, and two younger sisters.

Alex enjoys snowboarding, swimming, lifting, soccer, youth group and hanging out with friends. He is involved in track, football and band.

WEBSTER

SIREN

Frankie Bildeau has been chosen Siren Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in first grade and the son of Erika Reynolds and Frankie Bildeau Sr. Frankie works hard in school and always completes his work. He is a fluent reader and participates in discussion. He is an excellent listener and is very helpful to his classmates. He enjoys playing Legos and playing with his little sister. Frankie is a respectful and responsible student.

Kyle Hull has been chosen Grantsburg Middle School’s student of the week. He is in fifth grade and the son of Ashley Hull.

Kyle has displayed a positive attitude the entire year. He has been diligent in his efforts in math and reading and he is always willing to help other students who are in need of support. His positive attitude has been beneficial to his academic success. He loves spending time in the library and participating in his church.

Chelsea Brown has been chosen Siren Middle School’s student of the week. She is in seventh grade and the daughter of Eric and Kristy Brown. Chelsea has extended herself to try new and different things in the area of art. As she works with the staff, her confidence in herself has grown. She makes a tactile connection to the material, which not everyone achieves.

Brittany Coulter has been chosen Siren High School’s student of the week. Brittany exemplifies the work tenacity, pushing forward through all of life’s trials and tribulations. Her work through the NHS was instrumental in bringing Chris Peterson’s “Love and Logic” to the school, benefiting all our students, staff and the community as a whole. Brittany likes long walks on the beach and sushi.

She is excited for her future and is ready with a “can do” attitude.

Cameron Chapman has been chosen Webster Elementary School's student of the week. He is the son of Anthony and Deb Chapman. Cameron has made significant gains in class and has put forth a great amount of effort in his academics this past quarter. His favorite thing to do at school is play football in phy ed.

Cameron also enjoys playing on the Blizzard hockey team.

Hailey Hunter has been chosen Webster Middle School’s student of the week. She is in seventh grade and the daughter of Greg and Raelynn Hunter. Hailey takes a lot of pride in doing her schoolwork. She uses her resources and takes her time on her assignments and tests. She is very reliable and dependable to her friends. She is involved in volleyball. She enjoys playing volleyball, ice fishing, gun deer hunting and shopping.

Chelsey McIntyre has been chosen Webster High School’s student of the week. She is a senior and the daughter of Tim and Shonnah McIntyre. Chelsie is hardworking and dependable, a great role model. She is a self-motivated student that always shows a high degree of integrity in and outside of the classroom. She enjoys watching movies, shopping, reading, ice fishing and sledding.

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Chase Patterson has been chosen Unity Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in fourth grade and the son of Laurie and Michael Patterson.

Chase is a very responsible, helpful young person. He goes out of his way to help in his class, he is an attentive listener and loves to share. Chase adds good information to class discussions and is a positive influence on his classmates.

Sierra Fjorden has been chosen Unity Middle School’s student of the week. She is in seventh grade and the daughter of Ted and Karen Fjorden. Sierra was chosen because she has a cool and funny personality. She has a positive attitude and great work ethic. She works very hard and has a smile on her face all of the time.

Brett Nelson has been chosen Unity High School’s student of the week. He is a freshman and the son of Jim and Angie Nelson. He is involved in baseball, basketball, football and choir. He enjoys hanging out with his friends, hunting and playing with his dogs. Teachers say that he always puts forth 110 percent. After high school, he plans to go to college for physical therapy.

He resides in Balsam Lake.

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Happenings in the Upper St. Croix Valley communities

Coming events

FEBRUARY

• Open Arms hosted by Alliance Church of the Valley.

Meal and fellowship, 5-6:30 p.m., 715-483-1100.

• Sustainable Development. Learn the language of the UN Agenda, 21, at the library, FreedomAdvocates.org, 6:30 p.m.

THURS.-SAT./21-23 Webster

WEDNESDAY/27

• Humane society fundraisers at Yellow Lake Lodge, Sat. meat raffle, 3 p.m., 715-866-4354.

Amery

THURSDAY/21

• Polk County Genealogy Society meeting at the library, 1-3:30 p.m.

Balsam Lake

Balsam Lake

• Autism support group at the government center, 7 p.m.

• Polk-Burnett Bee Association meeting at the justice center, 7 p.m. (note time change), 715-327-5525.

• AARP tax help at the County Aging & Disability Resource Center, 9 a.m.-noon.

• Unity Eagles Booster Club meeting at the school 6:30 p.m.

THURSDAY/28

Frederic

Centuria

• Author Michael Perry to speak at the high school performance center, 7 p.m., 715-327-4979.

• Adult grief support group meeting at Holy Trinity Church, 6:30 p.m., 715-483-3363.

Luck

Luck

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

• Maple syrup production program at the library, 7 p.m., 715-472-2030.

St. Croix Falls

Osceola

• Phil & Joanne Peterson speak on kayaking with the wildlife of Alaska at the library, 7 p.m., 715-483-1777.

• AARP tax help at Millside Apts., 9 a.m.-noon.

Siren

Webster

• Parkinson’s support group meeting at the library, 2 p.m., 715-689-2350.

• Second Harvest food distribution at Connections, noon-5 p.m., 715-866-8151.

• Pie-baking contest at Yellow Lake Lodge, 4 p.m., 715866-4354.

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Grantsburg

Barron

• Bluebirds and Your Backyard workshop at Crex Meadows, 9 a.m.-noon, 715-463-2739 to register.

• Midwinter Sports Day. Legion breakfast, 7 a.m.; chain saw and crosscut races at T-Dawgs; Frigid Five Race.

FRIDAY/22

• Dakota Road CD release concert with Hans Pederson and Hanna Kalish at the Bone Lake Lutheran Church, 3 p.m., 715-472-2535.

• Christian music jam at Crosswalk Community Church, 6-8 p.m.

• College Goal Wisconsin free FAFSA assistance at WITC, 2 p.m., 715-237-7082, Ext. 5262.

FRI.-SUN./22-24 • Gun show at the community center. Fri. 3-8 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 608-752-6677.

Frederic Luck

• Kaivama performs at West Denmark hall, 7:30 p.m.

• Ruby’s Pantry at 24534 Hwy. 35/70. Sign-up 1:30 p.m., distribution 2 p.m., $15 donation.

Luck

Rice Lake Siren

Webster

• The Parkinson’s support group will meet at the library, 2 p.m., 715-869-2350.

Osceola

• Rod & gun club archery 3-D shoot. Registration and start 8 a.m., 715-483-9746.

St. Croix Falls

• Chili feed fundraiser at the senior center. Call to sign up, 715-483-1901.

MONDAY/25 Balsam Lake

• Adoption support group, Unity High School band room, 7:15 p.m.

Grantsburg

Timberland

• Second suicide prevention seminar at the high school, 6:30-8 p.m., 715-463-5165, Ext. 160.

Webster

TUESDAY/26

SAT. & SUN./23 & 24

• Snowmobile show, medallion search & chicken feed at White-Tail Wilderness, noon-3 p.m., 715-866-8276.

• Lawn mower drags, racers check-in 11 a.m., starts 1 p.m., 715-866-7107.

• Home & business expo at the high school. Sat. 10 a.m.5 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

• Breast Cancer 3-Day fundraiser Winter Olympics at Wolf Creek Bar, 715-483-9255.

Chisago Lakes, Minn.

SATURDAY/23 Amery

• Lions ice-fishing contest on Pike Lake, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 715-268-8774.

Amery

Lewis

• World Day of Prayer service at the Methodist church, 2 p.m.

Siren

Balsam Lake

• Polk County Alzheimer’s support group at social services building, 715-483-3133.

SUNDAY/24

• Food and Friends Community Dinner at the Siren Covenant Church. Served between 5 & 6 p.m.

• Hope for a Cure Bingo at Crex Conventions, 1 p.m., 715-327-4431.

• Alzheimer’s support group at the medical center, 1-3 p.m., 715-483-0431.

Siren

Annual friends and family get-together

Grantsburg

• National History Day and Project Citizen showcases at the middle school, 1:30-2:45 p.m.

Luck

• AARP tax help at the senior center, 9 a.m.-noon.

St. Croix Falls

Balsam Lake

• Free classic movie at the museum, “Fly Away Home,” 7 p.m., 715-472-2770.

Wolf Creek

Grantsburg

FRIDAY/1

• World Day of Prayer at the Holy Trinity Methodist Church, 1:30 p.m., 715-857-5982.

• Whopper ice-fishing contest at Clam Lake Narrows, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 715-349-2400.

• Near-full-moon hike on the Ice Age Trail at CASTA parking lot on CTH H. Meet prior to 6:30 p.m., 715-8223428.

MARCH

• World Day of Prayer at Siren Covenant Church.

9:30 a.m. coffee; 10 a.m. service.

SATURDAY/2 Amery

• Book sale at the library, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Dairyland

• Cozy Corner Trails booya and raffle at Moose Junction Bar, noon-5 p.m.

Indian Creek

Indian Creek held their annual friends and family fishing gettogether on Saturday, Feb. 9. Several people gathered on Spencer Lake to participate.

Chad Sparish caught the biggest fish of the day at the friends and family fishing get-together, which was a 10-pound, 32-inch northern.

Mackenzie Christian is proudly holding her big catch of the day, a 1-pound crappie.

Photos submitted