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by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lively bidding is taking place on four tax-delinquent properties Polk County is selling in an online auction. The properties include a house RQ HLJKW DFUHV RI ODQG LQ %RQH /DNH D WZR DFUH ORW RQ &7+ ' LQ WKH 7RZQ RI &OD\WRQ D WKUHH DFUH ORW LQ WKH WRZQ RI /XFN DQG D DFUH ULYHUIURQW ORW LQ /LQFROQ &XUUHQW ELGV UDQJH IURP IRU WKH &OD\WRQ ORW WR IRU WKH KRXVH 7KH $SSOH 5LYHU lot is getting the most action with nine bids.

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of school on June 7 rather than June 6. ,Q RWKHU FDOHQGDU QHZV WKH ERDUG DSSURYHG WKH GLVWULFW FDOHQGDU 6WDII UHYLHZHG WZR GLIIHUHQW FDOHQGDUV VHOHFWLQJ WKH RQH ZLWK D VKRUWHU &KULVWPDV EUHDN with an additional day off in both March and April.

by Mary Stirrat 7KDQNVJLYLQJ EUHDN ZLOO EH 1RY DQG &KULVWPDV Leader staff writer /8&. Âł 7KH /XFN 6FKRRO 'LVWULFW FORVHG WKUHH GD\V EUHDN ZLOO EH 'HF ² -DQ WKLV \HDU GXH WR VQRZ DQG DOWKRXJK VWXGHQWV ZLOO KDYH KDG WKH QHFHVVDU\ LQVWUXFWLRQ UHTXLUHG E\ WKH VWDWH WKH 6XPPHU UHFUHDWLRQ The board approved the hiring of Megan Challoner as teachers will be making one of those days up. $W LWV UHJXODU PRQWKO\ PHHWLQJ KHOG 0RQGD\ 0DUFK the new summer recreation coordinator. Challoner is WKH /XFN 6FKRRO %RDUG RI (GXFDWLRQ YRWHG WR DGG D the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s physical and health education teacher. She ZRUNGD\ IRU WKH WHDFKHUV 7KLV ZLOO EH 0RQGD\ -XQH LV DOVR RYHUVHHLQJ WKH Ă&#x20AC;YH VFKRRO FROODERUDWLYH JUDQW RI and the staff will be meeting off-site at Oak Forest Center ZKLFK /XFN LV D SDUW DQG ZKLFK SURPRWHV SK\VLFDO HGXcation. between Luck and Frederic.

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by Priscilla Bauer Leader staff writer 6,5(1 ² 0HPEHUV RI WKH %XUQHWW &RXQW\ Infrastructure Committee had a full DJHQGD DW WKH JURXS¡V :HGQHVGD\ 0DUFK PHHWLQJ Before listening to several department UHSRUWV WKH FRPPLWWHH KHDUG IURP 7KHUHVD $QGHUVRQ SURMHFW PDQDJHU HQJLQHHU DW 06$ 3URIHVVLRQDO 6HUYLFHV ,QF ZKR DSpeared before the committee regarding the opportunity for the county to tie its water and sewer system into the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

Anderson explained construction of the URXQGDERXW DW WKH +Z\ LQWHUVHFWLRQ north of Siren was the impetus for the proposal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This would be an excellent time to do this as it would mean bidding and conVWUXFWLRQ VDYLQJV WR WKH FRXQW\ Âľ $QGHUVRQ told the committee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you do this as part RI WKH '27 SURMHFW \RXU FRQVWUXFWLRQ FRVW JRHV DZD\ Âľ Anderson said if the county was interHVWHG LQ SXUVXLQJ WKH SURMHFW WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW VWHS would be to enter into an agreement with the Siren Sanitary District. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The agreement would be similar to one WKH GLVWULFW KDV ZLWK 3RON %XUQHWW (OHFWULF Âľ said Anderson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Polk-Burnett is not part of the district but the agreement allows for service to the property as it would with any agreement with Burnett County. The advantage of a private agreement is you FDQ LURQ RXW WHUPV RQ DQ\ LVVXHV Âľ DGGHG Anderson. ´7KDW¡V WKH RQO\ ZD\ ZH FDQ GR LW Âľ VDLG Supervisor Dale Dresel. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I recommend we GR LW Âľ â&#x20AC;&#x153;It just makes sense to do this when the KLJKZD\ LV EHLQJ UHGRQH Âľ DGGHG 6XSHUYLsor Rick Anderson. ´2XU V\VWHP LV UHODWLYHO\ 2. QRZ ULJKW"Âľ TXHULHG FRPPLWWHH &KDLU &KXFN Awe. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The government centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three tanks are in good condition and if we hooked XS ZH ZRXOG FRQWLQXH WR XVH WKHP Âľ VDLG maintenance supervisor Gary Faught. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My thought is if the county were to do WKH KRRNXS LW FRXOG EH XVHG DV D EDFNXS WR WKH FXUUHQW V\VWHP Âľ Faught said the government center sysWHP FXUUHQWO\ XVHV JDOORQV D GD\ Anderson estimated the cost to the county for the hookup would be approxiPDWHO\ WKRXJK VKH UHLWHUDWHG WR the committee it was just an estimate at this time.

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Supervisor Byrne motioned to go ahead with the process of hooking up with the sanitary district. The motion was seconded E\ $ZH ZKR VWDWHG WKH SURSRVDO ZRXOG have to be sent through the administration committee and then the full county board for approval.

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Sickler commented the funds have been carried over for years and he would like to XVH WKH IRU DQ DLUSRUW GHYHORSPHQW project.

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Sickler also discussed building more hangars at the airport to increase the capacity for more aircraft.

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The construction of T-hangars was one option Sickler presented to the committee for consideration. Sickler said the advantage of this hanger design is space and cost savings but said pavement would need to be put in by any T-hangars built. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was hoping we could do something DV WKH DLUSRUW LV EHFRPLQJ PRUH SRSXODU Âľ said Awe. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to get ahead of the FXUYH Âľ When Awe asked Sickler if more funds FRXOG EH REWDLQHG IURP WKH %2$ 6LFNOHU said not for buildings but possibly for runway extensions.

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UNITYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PRE-K BUSY BUGS AND KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Thursday & Friday, April 18 & 19 ATTENTION! Do you have a child who will be four on or before September 1? If so, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to bring them to our Pre-K Busy Bug Registration at Unity School!

Place: Unity Elementary Library Dates: April 18 & 19 RSVP: Please call the Elementary office at 715-825-2101, ext. 3500 to set up your two-hour session time!

Come and join the Busy Bug and kindergarten teachers for a fun-filled session! Parents will be â&#x20AC;&#x153;BUSYâ&#x20AC;? registering and children will be â&#x20AC;&#x153;BUSYâ&#x20AC;? having fun at school!

WHAT SHOULD I BRING? * Proof of Childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Age (Childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s state-issued birth certificate) * Childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Social Security Card * Childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health Records (Immunizations and physical exam)

*If you have a child who will be FIVE before Sept. 1 and entering Kindergarten who did not attend the Pre-K Busy Bug Program, please call to schedule an appointment. Registration for your child will be with the Kindergarten Team on Friday, April 19, as well!

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There are some new faces among the old ones in this springâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lineup of candidates for spring election.

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afety in our schools continues to be a burning topic of discussion nationwide and our local communities are far from being immune.

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Just wanted to remind everyone to try to DWWHQG \RXU '15 VSULQJ KHDULQJV LQ \RXU counties. We are presenting an important resolution to the Conversation Congress that will need to be voted on at the hearings.

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Rose Swanson Taylors Falls, Minn.

Great tribute What a delight to read in the March 20 Leader of the donation of land on the Balsam Branch River to establish the Ahlgren Wildlife Preserve and Recreation Area.

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Government-enforced policies Do we really want or need government control for guns?

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9LHZV RI D GURSRXW Bill Kurtz St. Croix Falls

We need Benâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reasoning This is in response to Tom Wulfâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s letWHU WR WKH HGLWRU ODVW ZHHN +H EODPHV President Obama for Detroitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s problems RI WRGD\ 7KLV LV ULGLFXORXV 'HWURLW Ă RXULVKHG EDFN LQ WKH V GXH WR WKH PDVVLYH buildup of industrial jobs for World War II. With the stopping of set defense conWUDFWV RI WKH LQGXVWULDO FRPSOH[ \RX EHJLQ to deteriorate. The huge population that had moved to Detroit for the government jobs found themselves unemployed.

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VOTE & RE-ELECT

JAMES BEISTLE

At the U.S. Bank, Siren Branch

Unity School Board

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Marsha K. motioned to rescind a prior motion from July 14, that provided for a binding referendum. Roger Neumann seconded the motion and was carried.

There will be no referendum election. Roger Neumann then motioned to go forward with the dam project to construct a properly permitted dam. Seconded by Marsha Karpinen and carried.â&#x20AC;?

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Klatt is retiring.

Clear Lake â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Michael Flaherty is challenging incumbent village President Roger LaBlanc. Flaherty is also running for re-election as a trustee along with incumbents Dean Tronrud and Joe Mara.

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Incumbents Kristine King and Craig Lundeen are retiring.

Turtle Lake â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Laurie Tarman (I) and Sheryl Gehrman are running for village president. There is a blank position on the ballot for trustee with no candidate yet. On the trustee ballot are Dennis Becker (I) and Kenneth Mandley. William Itzin and Andy Koenig are retiring.

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Incumbent Kurt Stonesifer feels that with his background and experiences as a board member he would work to ensure that all of the students in the district receive the best possible education while realizing budget constraints.

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Tony Evers,

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Candidates endorsed by the following citizens: Anderson, Betty Atkinson, Jimmy & Sandy Atkinson, Myrna & Curt Bitler, Roberta Blanding, Sharon Borchsenius, Georgien & Bill Burford, Terry Costerisan, Audrey & Richard Crane, Doug & Diane Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Jock, Louis & Pat Daniels, Greg Denotter, Robert Durand, Joseph & Barbara Haines, Tom & Grace Harden, James Hubbard, Lavergne Hulleman, Diane

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Wildt has a degree in graphic design and said he considers Balsam Lake â&#x20AC;&#x153;a great WRZQÂľ DQG WKDW KH LV SURXG RI WKH DUHD DQG hopes to give back by serving on the board. +H PHQWLRQHG KLV H[SHULHQFH LQ UXQQLQJ D VPDOO EXVLQHVV IRU DOPRVW D GHFDGH DQG KRZ he â&#x20AC;&#x153;had to do everything from the janitoULDO ZRUN WR ERRNNHHSLQJ PDLQWHQDQFH DQG IURQW FRXQWHU VHUYLFH Âľ ´5XQQLQJ WKH YLOODJH LV D EXVLQHVV LQ LWVHOI DQG , WKLQN , FDQ KHOS Âľ KH VDLG LQ Glen Jones has lived in the village of BalVDP /DNH IRU Ă&#x20AC;YH \HDUV +H KDV PDQDJHG numerous multimillion-dollar operations. :KLOH LQ WKH $LU )RUFH -RQHV PDQDJHG WKH WK 7UDQVSRUWDWLRQ 9HKLFOH 2SHUDWLRQV 8QLW +H DOVR RZQHG KLV RZQ restaurant and entertainment business. CurUHQWO\ -RQHV KDV EHHQ PDQDJLQJ 3DUDGLVH Landing Restaurant in Balsam Lake since 2007. +H LV DFWLYH LQ WKH %DOVDP /DNH &KDPEHU RI &RPPHUFH ZKLFK KDV DOORZHG KLP WR EH involved in community events like Freedom Fest and Winter Fest. As a member of the FKDPEHU KH NHHSV LQIRUPHG DQG KDV SDUticipated in such projects as the addition of a new grocery store and motel in Balsam Lake.

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Jones believes the most serious issues facing Balsam Lake are maintaining a strong infrastructure and continuing the progress and initiatives brought about by the smart growth committee. This includes bringing new businesses to Main Street and the inGXVWULDO SDUN DV PRUH EXVLQHVVHV ZLOO PHDQ more jobs.

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ST. CROIX FALLS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Three candidates are seeking election for two seats on the St. Croix Falls School District Board of Education.

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Castellano also thinks the new library OLEUDU\ Âľ Henry Studtmann is in the middle of is an issue for the village to address and his second term as a village trustee and stressed the importance of how to budget was nominated to run for the position of for future road repairs in the village.

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Three trustee seats are up for grabs and come from the noncandidacy of current Trustees Jason McKenzie and Bob Jones.

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY

Cach, LLC 4340 S. MONACO ST. 3RD FL. DENVER, CO, 80237 Plaintiff, vs.

JEANETTE L. KARL 1632 Niles Ln. Centuria WI 54824 Defendant(s).

Case No. 12CV758 AMENDED SUMMONS Money Judgment: 30301 Our File: 1642591 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 March 14, 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, Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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: February 28, 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 579271 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.

222,500

$

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.

Nice 3-BR, 2-bath home on quiet corner lot in Luck that has one-level living.

4-BR, 3-bath on 35 acres, built in 2008. Nice home with attached garage by Frederic.

Busy bar & cafe on Main St. in Milltown.

Great opp. to have your own business that has 2 rev. streams w/a great loc.

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 $103,900

$

106,000

$

84,900

Nice building on Main Street in Luck, that can be the home of your next business.

59,900 $45,900

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Siren police report

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(Mar. 13, 20, 27) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Royal Credit Union, a Wisconsin state chartered credit union, 200 Riverfront Terrace Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703, Plaintiff, vs.

Pauline C. Susla 1979A Fern Valley Road Dresser, Wisconsin 54009, Michael A. Susla, through his heirs 1979A Fern Valley Road Dresser, Wisconsin 54009, Central Bank, a Minnesota banking corporation, 2104 Hastings Avenue Newport, Minnesota 55055, John Doe, Mary Roe, and XYZ corporation, Defendants.

Case Type: 30404 Case No. 13CV50 PUBLICATION SUMMONS THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO MICHAEL A. SUSLA, THROUGH HIS HEIRS: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Plaintiff, Royal Credit Union, a Wisconsin state chartered credit union, has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.

WITHIN forty (40) days after March 13, 2013, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the Complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the Polk County Clerk of Court, Polk County Justice Center, whose address is 1005 West Main Street, Suite 300, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin 54810, and to Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorneys, Anastasi Jellum, P.A., whose address is 14985 60th Street North, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082.

You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not demand a copy of the Complaint within forty (40) days, the Court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or may in the future, and may also be enforced or garnishment or seizure of property.

Dated: February 25, 2013.

ANASTASI JELLUM, P.A. Garth G. Gavenda, #1079588 Joshua D. Christensen, #1089857 14985 60th Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 Telephone: (651) 439-2951 Attorneys for Plaintiff #16626 579255 WNAXLP

Thursday, April 18, 2013, 7 p.m. at the Webster Fire Hall 7420 W. Main St. Webster, Wis.

Please note that the regular scheduled meeting for April will follow this Annual Meeting.

Deanna J. Krause, Clerk (Mar. 20, 27, April 3) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Bank of America, N.A. as servicer for U.S. Bank, National Association, as Trustee for the Holders of the Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust 2006-3 Plaintiff vs.

ARLEN R. PETERSON, et al.

Defendant(s) Case No: 12 CV 221 NOTICE OF SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on September 28, 2012, in the amount of $107,149.70, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 16, 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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;as isâ&#x20AC;? 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: Lots 8 and 9, Block 8, First Addition to the Village of Frederic, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 207 1st Ave. S., Frederic, WI 54837.

TAX KEY NO.: 126-00177-0000.

Dated this 5th day of March, 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 creditorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 2578382 579623 WNAXLP

Notices (Mar. 27, Apr. 3, 10) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In The Matter Of The Name Change Of: Sophia Lucinda Schaffner By (Petitioner): Hannah Elizabeth Schaffner By (Co-Petitioner): Bryan Jeffrey Church Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing Case No. 13CV125 NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: Sophia Lucinda Schaffner To: Sophia Lucinda Church Birth Certificate: Sophia Lucinda Schaffner IT IS ORDERED: This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Polk County, State of Wis., Molly E. GaleWyrick, Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, April 25, 2013, 1 p.m.

Molly E. GaleWyrick Circuit Court Judge 580327 March 15, 2013 WNAXLP

(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

LUCK SCHOOL DISTRICT PRESCHOOL DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 18

The Luck School District will be conducting a developmental screening for children ages birth to five years old, with the primary emphasis on three- and four-year-olds, on Thursday, April 18.

The areas of screening will include: Fine motor development, gross motor development, speech and language concepts. Vision and hearing screenings will be conducted by a nurse from the Polk County Public Health Department.

If you have concerns about your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s development in any of these areas, please call the Luck Elementary School Office at 715-472-2153, Ext. 108, by Tuesday, April 16.

Appointments will be scheduled beginning at noon and each 580059 21-23a 32-34L screening will last about 45 minutes.

HUMAN RESOURCES No experience needed.

Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in Human Resource Management or Business Management with an emphasis in Human Resources is required. Must have exceptional analytical, org. and comm. skills.

Responsibilities include interviewing, recruiting, training, scheduling and payroll and benefits coordination.

Apply in person at:

Menards

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TOWN OF OAKLAND ANNUAL TOWN MEETING & REGULAR APRIL MEETING 580132 21a 32L

(March 13, 20, 27) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Clarence Laverne Lee Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 13 PR 16 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth June 20, 1926, and date of death Feb. 23, 2013, was domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 2332 River Road, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate is June 20, 1013.

5. A claim may be filed at the Polk County Courthouse, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, Room 500.

Jenell L. Anderson March 8, 2013 Form completed by: Shirley Schultz, Personal Representative 11099 Lundquist Rd. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-689-2173 579444 WNAXLP

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(Mar. 13, 20, 27) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BENEFICIAL FINANCIAL I INC., successor by merger to Beneficial Wisconsin, Inc.; Plaintiff, vs.

ROBERT LEACH and JANE DOE, unknown spouse of Robert Leach; and BEVERLY LEACH a/k/a Beverly Graham a/k/a Beverly Steffens and JOHN DOE, unknown spouse of Beverly Leach a/k/a Beverly Graham a/k/a Beverly Steffens Defendants.

Case No. 12-CV-726 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on February 1, 2013, in the amount of $168,791.31, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 9, 2013, at 10:00 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or certified funds at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

2. Sold â&#x20AC;&#x153;as isâ&#x20AC;? and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: Lot one (1) of Certified Survey Map No. 4632 recorded in Volume 20 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 184 as Document No. 688247, located in the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NW 1/4 of NE 1/4), Section Fourteen (14), Township Thirty-five (35) North, Range Eighteen (18) West, Town of Eureka, Polk County, Wis. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1928 County Road G, Town of Eureka.

TAX KEY NO.: 020-00323-0100.

Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County, WI Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Avenue Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 (414) 727-1591 Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a Chapter 7 Discharge in Bankruptcy, this correspondence should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt.

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Bridget H. Beck 6613 Lower 12th Street N. Oakdale, MN 55128 Unknown Spouse of Bridget H. Beck 6613 Lower 12th Street N. Oakdale, MN 55128 Patrick J. Stary 6613 Lower 12th Street N. Oakdale, MN 55128 Unknown Spouse of Patrick J. Stary 6613 Lower 12th Street N. Oakdale, MN 55128 Unknown Tenants 230 1st Avenue E. Clear Lake, WI 54005 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. 1901 East Voorhees Street, Suite C Danville, IL 61834 Green Tree Servicing, LLC 300 Landmark Towers 345 St. Peter Street St. Paul, MN 55102 Defendants SUMMONS Real Estate Mortgage Foreclosure Case No: 12 CV 765 Honorable Molly E. GaleWyrick Case Code: 30404 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To the following party named as a defendant herein: Bridget H. Beck, Unknown Spouse of Bridget H. Beck You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.

Within 40 days after March 13, 2013, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is: Polk County Clerk of Circuit Court Polk County Justice Center 1005 West Main Street Suite 300 Balsam Lake, WI 54810-9071 and to Dustin A. McMahon/ Blommer Peterman, S.C., plaintiff`s attorney, whose address is: Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not demand a copy of the complaint within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for 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 this 4th day of March, 2013.

Dustin A. McMahon / Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1086857 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 2571770 579247 WNAXLP

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TOWN OF APPLE RIVER ANNUAL MEETING & REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING APPLE RIVER TOWN HALL 612 U.S. HWY. 8 RANGE, WISCONSIN TUES., APRIL 16, 2013 7 P.M. Note: The Annual Meeting will start at 7 p.m. and the Regular Meeting will begin after a short break following the adjournment of the Annual Meeting.

Gloria Stokes, Clerk 579770 32L 715-268-9275 (Mar. 20, 27, Apr. 3) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Beneficial Financial I Inc. successor by merger to Beneficial Wisconsin Inc., Plaintiff, vs.

MICHAEL C. MOORE, TINA A. MOORE, DENTAL ARTS, CAPITAL ONE BANK USA, Defendants.

Case No. 12 CV 476 Foreclosure of Mortgage 30404 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure in the amount of $174,478.65, entered by the court on October 12, 2012, the undersigned Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell the following described real estate: Lot 5 and 6, J.R. Lowe Block to the Village of Centuria, according to the official plat thereof on file in the office of the Register of Deeds for Polk County, Wisconsin.

TAX KEY NO. 111-00228-0000.

STREET ADDRESS: 617 Superior Avenue, Centuria, WI 54824.

PLACE OF SALE: Front lobby of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI. DATE & TIME OF SALE: April 16, 2013, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS OF SALE: 1. Property is sold â&#x20AC;&#x153;as isâ&#x20AC;? and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances, including but not limited to unpaid and accrued real estate taxes, special assessments, and other governmental charges, plus interest and penalties, if any.

2. A bid deposit of not less than ten percent (10%) of the bid amount shall be due in the form of cash, cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check, or certified funds at the time of sale.

3. Successful bidder to pay the entire unpaid balance of bid within ten (10) days following confirmation of the sale by the court plus buyer to pay for buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s title insurance, document recording fees and Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. 4. Failure to make timely payment following confirmation of sale will result in forfeiture of bid deposit.

Peter M. Johnson, Sheriff Polk County Law Offices of James E. Huismann, S.C. N14 W23777 Stone Ridge Dr. Suite 120 Waukesha, Wisconsin 53188 (262) 523-6400 579738 WNAXLP

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SHAWN L. ALLEMAN, et al.

Defendant(s) Case No: 12 CV 359 NOTICE OF SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on August 22, 2012, in the amount of $110,539.61, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: April 9, 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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;as isâ&#x20AC;? 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: A parcel of land in the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW 1/4 OF SE 1/4), Section Fourteen (14), Township Thirty-Six (36) North of Range Seventeen (17) West, described as follows: Commencing 216 feet North of the Southwest Corner of the NW 1/4 of SE 1/4, Section 14-36-17; thence East 228 feet, thence North 164 feet, thence West 228 feet, thence South 164 feet to the point of beginning, in the Town of Luck, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2730 135th Street, Luck, WI 54853.

TAX KEY NO.: 036-00328-0000.

Dated this 27th day of February, 2013.

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 creditorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 2561174 579248 WNAXLP

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Case Type: 30404 Case No. 12CV485 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of that certain Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, Order for Judgment, and Judgment entered and filed in the above-entitled action on October 12, 2012, the Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell the following described real property at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: April 25, 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 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot Seventy-one (71) of the Assessorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Plat of the Village of Centuria, Polk County, Wisconsin, a/k/a Lot Seventy-one (71) of Certified Survey Map No. 3083 recorded in Volume 14 of Certified Survey Maps, page 105 as Document No. 598715, located in part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE 1/4 of SW 1/4), Section Eleven (11), Township Thirty-four (34) North, Range Eighteen (18) West, Village of Centuria, Polk County, Wisconsin.

(FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: Plaintiff believes that the property address is 715 8th Street, Centuria, Wisconsin).

Dated: March 18, 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/#16361 580139 WNAXLP

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING VARIANCE VILLAGE OF WEBSTER

TAKE NOTICE THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE VILLAGE OFFICE, 7505 MAIN STREET, WEBSTER, WISCONSIN, ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2013, AT 5:45 P.M.

For the purpose of the consideration of a Conditional Zoning change for Stephan Benson dba Webster Ace Hardware, for his business located at 7435 Main Street West, Webster, Wisconsin, Parcel # 07-191-2-39-16-08-5 15-042-024000. The property is zoned C1 General Commercial District. The request is to expand his existing for 25â&#x20AC;&#x2122; rear setback and variance for 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122; side yard setback. The Board will hear all interested persons, or their agents or attorneys, and thereafter will make a decision on the request.

For additional information, please contact: Patrice Bjorklund, Village Clerk 7505 Main Street West Webster, WI 54893 Phone: 715-866-4211

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Notices/Employment opportunities POLK COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMISSION IS NOW ACCEPTING REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE FOLLOWING, DUE ON APRIL 16, 2013, AT 3 P.M. â&#x20AC;˘ Asphalt & Pulverizing/Milling â&#x20AC;˘ Line Painting â&#x20AC;˘ Road Oil â&#x20AC;˘ Gravel â&#x20AC;˘ Crack Sealing Materials â&#x20AC;˘ Rock â&#x20AC;˘ Culverts & Liners â&#x20AC;˘ Erosion Control Materials â&#x20AC;˘ Screened Sand & Screening Sand Any and all of the above may be used on the CTH A2 Local Road Improvement Project. Contracted services on county construction projects over $100,000 are subject to prevailing wage laws.

Polk County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to accept the bid most advantageous to Polk County.

BIDS WILL BE OPENED PUBLICLY ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2013, AT 9:30 A.M., AT THE POLK COUNTY HIGHWAY OFFICE. For additional information, please write or call: Polk County Highway Commission, P.O. Box 248 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 715-485-8700 579894 31-32L

FREDERIC SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION

NOTICE OF ELECTION WEBSTER SCHOOL DISTRICT

Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of the Webster School District, Burnett County and Douglas County, Wisconsin, that on April 2, 2013, being the first Tuesday in April, the spring election of candidates for school board will be held at the polls normally used for state, local and judicial elections. The polls will be open for those hours established by each municipality.

Wendy Larson, Clerk WEBSTER BOARD OF EDUCATION The following is the facsimile of the ballot:

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Regular Meeting Public Notice District Boardroom at 6 - 12 School Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 6:30 p.m.

1. Call to Order 2. Approve Agenda 3. Reports of Officers A. Minutes from Previous Meetings B. Invoices and Receipts C. Budget D. Board Member Reports/Governance 4. Persons Requesting an Audience with the Board 5. Administrative Reports A. District Administrator B. Middle/High School C. Elementary School D. Building and Grounds E. Food Service 6. New Business A. Personnel 1. Resignations/Retirements 2. Approval of Contracts B. Policy Review C. Board Planning Session D. Board Member Committees E. Inclement Weather Days F. 2013 - 14 Calendar G. Legislative Updates/State Budget H. CESA Contract I. Technology Infrastructure J. Youth Build Partnership 7. Closed Session: Wisconsin Statutes: 19.85 (1) (c)(f)(i): Personnel 8. Business as a Result of Closed Session 580363 32L 9. Adjourn

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NOTICE OF ELECTION VILLAGE OF WEBSTER

LUCK KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of the Village of Webster, Burnett County, Wisconsin, that on April 2, 2013, being the first Tuesday in April, the spring election of candidates for village board and municipal judge will be held at the polls normally used for state, local and judicial elections. The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Patrice Bjorklund, Clerk Village of Webster The following is the facsimile of the ballot:

LUCK KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR WILL TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY, APRIL 18, AT 7 P.M. IN THE LUCK SCHOOL CAFETERIA

This evening is designed for parents only, so they may have a better understanding of the kindergarten program and details of their childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s day at school.

If your child is currently enrolled in the 4-K Program in Balsam Lake, your child will bring home a registration packet to be completed by you and returned on April 18.

If your child does not go to the 4-K Program, then a packet may be picked up at the Luck Elementary School Office anytime between the hours of 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Those children that are not enrolled in 4-K will also need to bring their childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birth certificate and immunization records.

A school physical will be required to attend kindergarten.

According to state law, (chapter 429, section 118.14), a child must be 5 years old on or before September 1, in order to go to kindergarten in the fall.

If you have questions regarding this, please call us at 715472-2153, Ext. 108.

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POLK COUNTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

NOTICE OF ELECTION UNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of Unity School District, Polk County, Wisconsin, that on April 2, 2013, being the first Tuesday in April, the spring election of candidates for school board will be held at the polls normally used for state, local and judicial elections. The polls will be open for those hours established by each municipality.

Kelly Bakke, Clerk UNITY BOARD EDUCATION The following is the facsimile of the ballot:

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OVERNIGHT SECURITY POSITION We currently have an immediate opening for a full-time Overnight Security staff at our Frederic, WI, program. Paid hourly with full-time benefits of health/life insurance and paid time off. Hours are 11 p.m. - 9 a.m., Monday Thursday. previous experience and knowledge of a service organization preferred. All applicants are subject to criminal history background checks.

Responsibilities include supervision and regular checks of program residents, know and understand agency policies, completion of nightly documentation, keeping a clean/safe environment, communicate and follow through of program goals, positive role modeling and additional duties as needed.

For immediate consideration, please submit a resume that includes 3 references to Deb Watson, Staff Development coordinator: debw@nwpltd.org, Fax 715-866-8301 or mail 7818 Moline Road, Webster, WI 54893 Check our Web site (www.nwpltd.org) for more details of the program.

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C.N.A. - Golden Age Manor $13.12/hr. + shift differential Part-time positions available .40 for pms & .50 for nocs for PM shift (2:30 - 9 p.m.) & Night shift (10:30 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.)

Deadline To Apply: Open until filled Dietary Aide - Golden Age Manor $11.19/hr. + .40 for pms Part-time 45 hr./pay period + replacement days Deadline to apply: April 2, 2013 YOU MUST COMPLETE A POLK CO. EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For application, complete position requirements and details, please visit our Web site at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities, or in person at 100 Polk Co. Plaza, #229, Balsam Lake, or Golden Age Manor, 220 Scholl Ct., Amery, or by calling 715-485-9176. Please, no faxed applications. AA/EEOC 580404 32L

TOWN OF TRADE LAKE SPRING ELECTION

POLK COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES AODA COUNSELOR

This positionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s primary responsibility is providing voluntary and court-ordered substance abuse assessments, as well as providing primary intensive outpatient program services in accordance with the provisions of HFS 75 - Substance Abuse Services, HFS 94 - Patient Rights and Resolution of Patient Grievances, HFS 92 - Confidentiality of Treatment Records and the Medical Assistance Provider Handbook.

Requires a Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree or Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree in counseling, social work or closely related area with specific training in substance abuse. Must have experience and clinical training in working with individuals, couples and groups. For complete job description and application, visit www.co.polk.wi.us or call 715-485-9176. Deadline to apply: 580402 32L 22a-e April 1, 2013. Salary DOQ. AA/EEOC

Notice is hereby given of a Spring Election to be held in the Town of Trade Lake on the 2nd day of April, 2013, at which the officers below will be chosen.

Deborah L. Christian, Clerk

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NOTICE OF ELECTION TOWN OF OAKLAND April 2, 2013

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NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION TOWN OF ST. CROIX FALLS

Election for the Town of St. Croix Falls will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at the town hall located at 1305 200th Street.

Sample ballot is below. For absentee requests, contact the town clerk at 715-483-1851. Poll is open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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TOWN OF MILLTOWN

Monthly Board Meeting Monday, April 8, at 7 p.m.

Milltown Fire Hall

Virgil Hansen, Clerk

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FACSIMILE BALLOT NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION April 2, 2013

Office of the Siren School District Clerk To the Electors of Siren School District: Notice is hereby given of a school board election to be held in the several wards in the School District of Siren, on April 2, 2013.

Notice is hereby also given, at which the officers named below shall be chosen. The names of the candidates for each office to be voted for whose nominations have been certified to or filed in this office, are given under the title of the office, each in its proper column, together with the questions submitted to a vote, for a school district referendum, if any, in the sample ballot below.

INFORMATION TO ELECTORS Upon entering the polling place, an elector shall give his or her name and address before being permitted to vote. Where ballots are distributed to electors, the initials of two inspectors must appear on the ballot. Upon being permitted to vote, the elector shall retire alone to a voting booth or machine and cast his or her ballot, except that an elector who is a parent or guardian may be accompanied by the electorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s minor child or minor ward.

An election official may inform the elector of the proper manner for casting a vote, but the official may not in any manner advise or indicate a particular voting choice.

On referenda questions where paper ballots are used, the elector shall make a cross (X) in the square at the right of the answer which he or she intends to give. If in favor of the question, the elector shall make a cross (X) in the square at the right of â&#x20AC;&#x153;YES.â&#x20AC;? If opposed to the questions, the elector shall make a cross (X) in the square to the right of â&#x20AC;&#x153;NO.â&#x20AC;?

At the spring election, where paper ballots or lever machines are used, the elector shall make a cross (X) in the square or depress the lever or button at the right of the name of the candidate for whom he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the elector shall write the name of the candidate of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote. On referenda, where paper ballots or lever machines are used, the elector shall make a cross (X) in the square at the right of or depress the lever or button next to â&#x20AC;&#x153;yesâ&#x20AC;? if in favor of the question, or the elector shall make a cross (X) in the square at the right of or depress the button or lever next to â&#x20AC;&#x153;noâ&#x20AC;? if opposed to the question.

The vote should not be cast in any other manner. If the elector spoils a ballot, he or she shall return it to an election official who shall issue another ballot in its place, but not more than three ballots shall be issued to any one elector. If the ballot has not been initialed by two inspectors or is defective in any other way, the elector shall return it to the election official, who shall issue a proper ballot in its place. Not more than five minutesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; time shall be allowed inside a voting booth. Unofficial ballots or a memorandum to assist the elector in marking his or her ballot may be taken into the booth and copied. The sample ballot shall not be shown to anyone so as to reveal how the ballot is marked.

After an official paper ballot is marked, it shall be folded so the inside marks do not show but so the printed endorsements and inspectorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; initials on the outside do show. After casting his or her vote, the elector shall leave the booth, and where paper ballots are distributed to the electors, deposit his or her folded ballots in the ballot boxes, or deliver the ballots to an inspector for deposit, and shall leave the polling place promptly.

An elector may select an individual to assist in casting his or her vote if the elector declares to the presiding official that he or she is unable to read, has difficulty reading, writing, or understanding English or that due to disability is unable to cast his or her ballot. The selected individual rendering assistance may not be the electorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s employer or an agent of that employer or an officer or agent of a labor organization which represents the elector.

The following is a facsimile of the official ballot:

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Dave McGrane Siren School District Clerk

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Osceola, WI

Holiday Stationstores are now hiring for a Full-time Assistant Manager. If you have a desire to work in a fast-paced, fun environment, interacting with a diverse group of people, look no further! We operate 7 days a week, 365 days a year and no two days are ever alike.

Applicants must be flexible and have excellent customer service skills with a retail and management background.

Please send resume, references and salary requirements to:

Stop-a-Sec Inc.

Attn.: Karen Cogswell P.O. Box 560, Luck, WI 54853 Thank you for your consideration! E.O.E.

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NOW HIRING

Holiday Stationstores are now hiring for Part-time Spring & Summer Sales Associates in combination with Food Service positions.

If you have a desire to work in a fast-paced, fun environment, interacting with a diverse group of people, look no further! We operate 7 days a week, 365 days a year and no two days are ever alike.

Applicants must be flexible and have excellent customer service skills. Positions are available at the following locations:

LUCK * BALSAM LAKE * WEBSTER * GRANTSBURG * OSCEOLA * MINONG

Applications may be picked up at each store. Thank you for your consideration! E.O.E. 579906 31Ltfc, 21a,dtfc

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NOTICE OF ELECTION TOWN OF SIREN APRIL 2, 2013

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NOTICE TOWN OF DANIELS SPRING ELECTION

NOTICE OF ELECTION OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS (S.120.06(8) (C) Wis. Statutes.)

An election will be held in the Town of Bone Lake on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at the Bone Lake Lutheran Church.

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Darrell Frandsen, Clerk

The Town of Daniels Town Board Election will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at the Town Hall, 9602 Daniels 70. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. A sample ballot is below. If you need absentee ballots, contact the town clerk at 715-349-2291.

Liz Simonsen, Clerk

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the qualified electors of the School District of Luck that on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, an election for school board members will be held.

VOTE FOR NO MORE THAN TWO Electors will vote in their polling places. Polls will be open at 7 a.m. and closed at 8 p.m. Two elected at large for a threeyear term.

Dated this 25th day of March, 2013.

LeRoy Buck District Clerk

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Rebecca Amundson, Clerk March 27, 2013

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WEBSTER MOWING BIDS

The School District of Webster is accepting bids for mowing. All bids are to be sealed and submitted by Friday, April 5, to: Webster School Administration Office, P.O. Box 9, Webster, WI 54893. Bids are for a 2-year period (June 1, 2013 - May 31, 2015). Bids are on a per hour rate and may reflect the use of school equipment or the use of bidderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own equipment. Trimming to be done each mowing. Sidewalks leading into buildings are to be free of grass clippings. All miscellaneous items must be picked up from the lawn as part of the mowing. Fences, backstop, curbs, etc. must be trimmed and neat. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any part of a bid or all bids.

The School District of Webster does not discriminate in education or employment based on sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or disability.

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APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TOWN OF CLAM FALLS

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Application for Retail Class B License to sell intoxicating liquor and fermented malt beverages. Submitted to the Town of Clam Falls, Polk County, Wisconsin. The undersigned: Charles S. & Edith Goepfert Shooterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar-N-Grill 1161 Main Avenue Lewis, WI 54837 Hereby applies for a Retail Class B License to sell Intoxicating Liquor and fermented malt beverages from March 10, 2013, to June 30, 2013.

Dated March 19, 2013 580000 Betty Knutson, Clerk 21a 32L Town of Clam Falls WNAXLP

(Mar. 13, 20, 27) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT BURNETT COUNTY In The Matter Of The Name Change Of: Dylan Joshua Alden By (Petitioner) Kyle John Alfonse Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing Case No. 13-CV-48 NOTICE IS GIVEN: A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: Dylan Joshua Alden To: Dylan Alfonse Birth Certificate: Dylan Joshua Alden IT IS ORDERED THAT: This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Burnett County, State of Wisconsin: Hon. Kenneth L. Kutz, Burnett County Circuit Courts, 7410 County Road K, #115, Siren, WI 54872, April 5, 2013, 11:15 a.m.

If you required reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 715-3492147, at least ten (10) working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation.

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LIBRARY ASSISTANT

The Frederic Public Library has an opening for a part-time library assistant in a friendly, busy library. Responsibilities include circulation desk and general library tasks as well as implementing programs for the community. The ideal candidate is energetic, possesses extraordinary people skills, is comfortable around computers, thinks creatively, is detail-oriented and can work independently. The position is for 15-20 flexible hours per week including rotating Saturday hours. High school diploma or equivalent, library and/or computer maintenance experience a plus. Starting wage is based upon experience. A complete job description is available. Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to library@fredericlibrary.org or mail it to P.O. Box 700, Frederic, WI 54837 by April 5, 2013.

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NOTICE OF REFERENDUM TOWN OF OAKLAND April 2, 2013

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the Town of Oakland, Burnett County, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, the following proposed Resolution #2013-1, will be submitted to a vote of the people: WHEREAS, a small number of town residents and landowners have requested to open all town roads to all-terrain vehicle (ATV) traffic and utility terrain vehicle (UTV) traffic; and WHEREAS, an advisory referendum would provide the board with the town voterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opinion on this matter; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Oakland, Burnett County, Wisconsin, by this resolution, by a majority of the town board on a roll call vote with a quorum present and voting and proper notice having been given, resolve and declares as follows: The Town Board authorized an advisory referendum, which is hereby called to be held on April 2, 2013. The referendum question shall be: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Should all town roads in the Town of Oakland be open to allterrain vehicle (ATV) traffic and utility-terrain vehicle (UTV) traffic?â&#x20AC;?

The town clerk shall properly post or publish this resolution as required under s. 60.80, Wis. Stats.

Adopted this 17th day of January, 2013.

The question will appear on the ballot as follows: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Should all town roads in the Town of Oakland be open to allterrain vehicle (ATV) traffic and utility-terrain vehicle (UTV) traffic?â&#x20AC;?

EXPLANATION This is an advisory referendum in which town electors may provide their opinion to the town board. A â&#x20AC;&#x153;YESâ&#x20AC;? vote means you are advising the town board you want all town roads to be open to all-terrain vehicle (ATV) traffic and utility-terrain vehicle (UTV) traffic. A â&#x20AC;&#x153;NOâ&#x20AC;? vote means you are advising the town board you do not want all town roads to be open to all-terrain vehicle (ATV) traffic and utility-terrain vehicle (UTV) traffic.

Done in the Town of Oakland on January 17, 2013 Deanna Krause, Town Clerk

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(Mar. 13, 20, 27) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Royal Credit Union, a federal credit union, 200 Riverfront Terrace Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703, Plaintiff, vs.

Joseph L. Goeltl 2287 57th Avenue Osceola, Wisconsin 54020, Joice L. Goeltl 2287 57th Avenue Osceola, Wisconsin 54020, Central Bank, a Minnesota banking corporation, 304 Cascade Street P.O. Box 188 Osceola, Wisconsin 54020, John Doe, Mary Roe, and XYZ corporation, Defendants.

Case Type: 30404 Case No. 12CV608 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of that certain Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, Order for Judgment, and Judgment entered and filed in the above-entitled action on February 15, 2013, the Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell the following described real property at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: March 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 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot Nine (9), Foxwood â&#x20AC;&#x153;a County Platâ&#x20AC;?, said plat being located in the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4) of Section Five (5), Township Thirty-two (32) North of Range Eighteen (18) West, Town of Farmington, Polk County, Wisconsin.

(FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: Plaintiff believes that the property address is 2287 57th Avenue, Osceola, Wisconsin).

Dated: February 22, 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/#16476 579249 WNAXLP

SIREN SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE OF ELECTION OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS April 2, 2013

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At the election to be held on April 2, 2013, in the School District of Siren, the following polling place locations will be used for the wards indicated: Municipality Polling Place Municipal Clerk Village of Siren Village Offices Ann Peterson Town of Siren Siren Town Hall Mary Hunter Town of LaFollette LaFollette Town Hall Linda Terrian Town of Daniels Daniels Town Hall Elizabeth Simonsen Town of Lincoln Lincoln Town Hall Wanda Washkuhn Town of Meenon Meenon Town Hall Suzanne Eytcheson Town of Sand Lake Sand Lake Town Hall Peggy Tolbert All polling places will be open at 7:00 a.m. and will close at 8:00 p.m.

If you have questions concerning your polling place, contact the municipal clerk.

All polling places are accessible to elderly and disabled voters.

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TOWN OF LAKETOWN SPRING ELECTION

The Town of Laketown Town Board Election will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at the Cushing Community Center, Cushing. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. A sample ballot is below. If you need absentee ballots, contact the town clerk at 715-648-5569.

For The Town Board Patsy Gustafson, Town Clerk

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NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION

At the Spring Election to be held on April 2, 2013, in Polk County, Wisconsin, the following polling place locations will be used for the municipalities indicated.

Polling places will open at 7 a.m. and will close at 8 p.m.

Voters must be registered before they may vote. You may already be registered.

If you have any questions concerning your polling place, or registering, contact the municipal clerk prior to the election.

All polling places are accessible to elderly and disabled voters.

City of St. Croix Falls Voting at: City Hall (Located at 710 Hwy. 35 South, intersection of U.S. Hwy. 8 & Hwy. 35 S.) Bonita Leggitt, Clerk - 715-483-3929, ext. 11 Town of Alden Voting at: Alden Town Hall (Located 1 mile east of Hwy. 65 on Cty. Rd. C & CC) Judy Demulling, Clerk - 715-248-7859 Town of Apple River Voting at: Apple River Town Hall 612 U.S. Hwy. 8, Amery Gloria Stokes - Clerk, 715-268-9275 Town of Balsam Lake Voting at: Balsam Lake Town Hall & Shop (Located at 1494 150th Ave., intersection of 150th Ave. & 150th St.) Brian Masters, Clerk - 715-554-2091 Town of Bone Lake Voting at: Bone Lake Lutheran Church (1/2 mile S. of Hwy. 48, corner of Cty. Rd. I & 255th Ave.) Darrell Frandsen, Clerk - 715-472-8212 Town of Clam Falls Voting at: Clam Falls Town Hall (County Road I to 320th Avenue, east to 80th Street, then south 1/4 mile - hall on east side of street) Betty L. Knutson, Clerk - 715-653-4206 Town of Eureka Voting at: Eureka Town Garage 2395 210th Ave. Michelle Tonnar, Clerk - 715-646-2985 Town of Farmington Voting at: Farmington Town Hall (Located 1/4 mile west of Hwy. 35 on 30th Ave.) Debbie Swanson, Clerk - 715-294-2370 Town of Garfield Voting at: Garfield Town Hall (Next to Fire Hall, in Wanderoos) Sue Knutson, Clerk - 715-268-4857 Town of Georgetown Voting at: Town Hall (Located corner of Cty. Rds. H & I) Kristine Lindgren, Clerk - 715-857-5788 Town of Laketown Voting at: Cushing Community Center (Located at 2410 241st St., Cushing School) Patsy Gustafson, Clerk - 715-648-5569

Town of Lorain Voting at: Lorain Town Hall (Located at the intersection of 20th St. & 345th Ave., next to fire hall) Susan Hughes, Clerk - 715-653-2629 Town of Luck Voting at: Luck Town Hall (Located at St. Rd. 48, next to Luck Medical Clinic) Lloyd Nelson, Clerk - 715-472-2037 Town of McKinley Voting at: McKinley Town Hall (Located at Corner of Hwy. 48 and 15th St.) Deborah Grover, Clerk - 715-822-3864 Town of Milltown Voting at: Milltown Fire Hall (Located at 127 Eider St., on Hwy. 35 north of Milltown) Virgil Hansen, Clerk - 715-825-2494 Town of Osceola Voting at: Town Hall (516 East Ave. N, Dresser) Lorraine Rugroden, Clerk/Treas. - 715-755-3060 Town of St. Croix Falls Voting at: St. Croix Falls Town Hall (Intersection of U.S. Hwy. 8 and 200th St.) Janet Krueger, Clerk - 715-483-1851 Town of Sterling Voting at: Cushing Community Center (From Hwy. 87 turn by Holiday (Cty. Rd. N), go straight onto 241st St.) Julie Peterson, Clerk - 715-488-2735 Town of West Sweden Voting at: West Sweden Town Hall (Located in Frederic, off Hwy. 48 W., on (N.) 3rd Ave.) Andrea Lundquist, Clerk - 715-327-8650 Village of Dresser Voting at: Municipal Office (Located on the corner of Main St. and Central Ave., 2 blocks off of State Rd. 35) Jodi A. Gilbert, Clerk - 715-755-2940 Village of Frederic Voting at: Frederic Village Hall (107 Hope Road West , 1/2 block west of Hwy. 35) Kristi Swanson, Clerk - 715-327-4294 Village of Luck Voting at: Luck Village Hall (401 South Main St.) Kevin Kress, Clerk - 715-472-2221

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April 2, 2013 ELECTION NOTICE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; TOWN OF STERLING

Notice is hereby given that an election will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at the Cushing Community Center, 2510 241st Street, to elect the town board for a 2-year term. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sample ballot below.

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SPRING ELECTION APRIL 2, 2013 LOCATION AND HOURS OF POLLING PLACES The Spring Election will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in the State of Wisconsin. This notice of location and hours of polling places is published on behalf of the municipalities. Following is a list of polling place locations for Burnett County municipalities:

Town of Daniels Town of Dewey Town of Grantsburg Town of Jackson Town of LaFollette Town of Lincoln Town of Meenon Town of Oakland Town of Roosevelt Town of Rusk

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13808 Anderson Rd. 1232 E. School Rd. 9602 Daniels 70 Rd. 24433 Town Hall Rd. 23211 State Rd. 48/87 4599 County Rd. A 24184 Malone Rd. 9110 Perida Rd. 7396 Kruger Rd. 27826 Lone Pine Rd. 20805 Cty. Rd. H 25195 County Rd. H

Town of Sand Lake Town of Scott Town of Siren Town of Swiss Town of Trade Lake Town of Union Town of Webb Lake Town of West Marshland Town of Wood River Village of Grantsburg Village of Siren Village of Webster

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The polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. All of the polling places are accessible to elderly and disabled voters. If you have questions concerning your polling place, contact the municipal clerk: Town of Anderson Jessica King, Clerk 2773 185th St. Luck, WI 54853 715-472-4753 Town of Blaine Rita Ronnigen, Clerk 33426 North Mans Trail Minong, WI 54859 715-466-4884 Town of Daniels Liz Simonsen, Clerk 8851 Waldora Road Siren, WI 54872 715-349-2291 Town of Dewey Pamela Brown, Clerk 1148 Swiss Chalet Rd. Shell Lake, WI 54871 715-468-7111 Town of Grantsburg Romey Nelson, Clerk-Treasurer 118 E. Madison Avenue P.O. Box 642 Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-5600

Town of Jackson Lorraine Radke, Clerk 4742 County Rd. A Webster, WI 54893 715-866-8412 Town of LaFollette Linda Terrian, Clerk 23928 Malone Rd. Siren, WI 54872 715-349-2531 Town of Lincoln Wanda Washkuhn, Clerk 25603 Icehouse Bridge Road P.O. Box 296 Webster, WI 54893 715-866-4201 Town of Meenon Suzanna M. Eytcheson, Clerk 25863 E. Bass Lake Dr. Webster, WI 54893 715-866-4893 Town of Oakland Deanna Krause, Clerk 7426 W. Main St. P.O. Box 675 Webster, WI 54893 715-866-8213

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Town of Swiss Judy Dykstra, Clerk 7551 Main St. P.O. Box 157 Danbury, WI 54830 Office: 715-656-3030 Town of Trade Lake Deborah Christian, Clerk 13361 St. Rd. 48 Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-488-2600 Town of Union Mary Eifler, Deputy Clerk 8639 County Rd. U Danbury, WI 54830 715-866-4547 Town of Webb Lake Gail Keup, Clerk 2363 Escape Drive Webb Lake, WI 54830 715-259-3439 Town of West Marshland Margaret A. Hess, Clerk 25161 Spaulding Rd. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-2922

Ad Designer (Part Time, Tuesday - Thursday)

Seeking a dependable, creative, quick learner to fill an opening in our ad Graphics Production Department.

Must be able to follow directions and work under deadline pressures. Computer skills helpful (Photoshop and Multi-Ad Creator).

If interested, please send resume to Human Resource Department.

INTER-COUNTY COOPERATIVE PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION 303 N. Wisconsin Ave., P.O. Box 490, Frederic, WI E-mail: iccpaonline@centurytel.net Fax 715-327-4870

Town of Wood River Dawn Luke, Clerk 11097 Crosstown Rd. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-689-2296 Village of Grantsburg Jennifer Zeiler, Clerk 316 S. Brad St. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-2405 Village of Siren Ann Peterson, Clerk/Treasurer 24049 First Ave. P.O. Box 23 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-2273 Village of Webster Patrice Bjorklund, Clerk-Treasurer 7505 Main St. W. P.O. Box 25 Webster, WI 54893 715-866-4211

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The Siren Sanitary District will hold their monthly Board Meeting on Thursday, April 11, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Siren Town Hall. The Town of Siren will hold their monthly Board Meeting at approximately 6:45 p.m.

The agenda will be posted. If you wish to be on the agenda, please call Mary Hunter, Clerk.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - VILLAGE OF LUCK

PUBLIC NOTICE is given to all persons in the Village of Luck that the Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 9, at 6:30 p.m., at the Luck Village Hall, 401 Main St., to solicit comments on a conditional use permit for a sign for Home and Away Ministries and proposed changes to Zoning Ordinance 620-78 Swimming Pools, 620-75 Accessory Uses and Structures and adoption of Ordinance 609 Protection of Shoreland and Water Courses. The proposed ordinance and ordinance changes are available for public inspection at the Luck Village Hall, 401 Main Street, between 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., for two weeks prior to this public hearing.

All persons interested are invited to attend this hearing and be heard. Written comments may be submitted to: Luck Zoning Administrator, PO Box 315, Luck, WI 54853. 580328 32-33L WNAXLP

NOTICE OF NONPARTISAN SPRING ELECTION AND SAMPLE BALLOTS April 2, 2013

OFFICE OF THE BURNETT COUNTY CLERK TO THE ELECTORS OF BURNETT COUNTY: Notice is hereby given of a spring primary election to be held in the several wards in the County of Burnett, on the 2nd day of April, 2013, at which the officers named below shall be chosen. The names of the candidates for each office to be voted for, whose nominations have been certified to or filed in this office, are given under the title of the office under the appropriate party or other designatio n, each in its proper column, together with the questions submitted to a vote, in the sample ballot below.

INFORMATION TO ELECTORS Upon entering the polling place, an elector shall state his or her name and address and sign the poll book before being permitted to vote. Where ballots are distributed to electors, the initials of two inspectors must appear on the ballot. Upon being permitted to vote, the elector shall retire alone to a voting booth and cast his or her ballot, except that an elector who is a parent or guardian may be accompanied by the electorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s minor child or minor ward. An election official may inform the elector of the proper manner for casting a vote, but the official may not in any manner advise or indicate a particular voting choice.

At the spring election where paper ballots are used, the elector shall make a cross (X) in the square at the right of the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the elector shall write in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote. On referendum questions, the elector shall make a cross (X) in the square next to â&#x20AC;&#x153;yesâ&#x20AC;? if in favor of the question, or the elector shall make a cross (X) in the square next to â&#x20AC;&#x153;noâ&#x20AC;? if opposed to the question.

Where touch screen voting systems are used, the elector shall touch the screen next to the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the elector shall type in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote. On referendum questions, the elector shall

The Following Sample Ballot Screen Shot Is A Sample Of A Ballot Which Would Be Voted On The SVRS Handicapped Accessible Voting Machine Available For Use At All Polling Locations

touch the screen next to â&#x20AC;&#x153;yesâ&#x20AC;? if in favor of the question, or the elector shall touch the screen next to â&#x20AC;&#x153;noâ&#x20AC;? if opposed to the question.

The vote should not be cast in any other manner. Not more than five minutesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; time shall be allowed inside a voting booth. Sample ballots or other materials to assist the elector in casting his or her vote may be taken into the booth and copied. The sample ballot shall not be shown to anyone so as to reveal how the ballot is marked.

If an elector spoils a paper ballot, he or she shall return it to an election official who shall issue another ballot in its place, but not more than three ballots shall be issued to any one elector. If the ballot has not been initialed by two inspectors or is defective in any other way, the elector shall return it to the election official who shall issue a proper ballot in its place. After casting his or her vote, the elector shall leave the voting booth, properly deposit the ballot and promptly leave the polling place.

The elector may spoil a touch screen ballot at the voting station before the ballot is cast.

After an official paper ballot is marked, it shall be folded so the inside marks do not show, but so the printed endorsements and inspectorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; initials on the outside do show. The elector shall then leave the booth, deposit the ballot in the ballot box, or deliver the ballots to an inspector for deposit and leave the polling place promptly.

After an official touch screen ballot is cast, the elector shall leave the polling place promptly.

An elector may select an individual to assist in casting his or her vote if the elector declares to the presiding official that he or she is unable to read, has difficulty reading, writing or understanding English or that due to disability is unable to cast his or her ballot. The selected individual rendering assistance may not be the electorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s employer or an agent of that employer or an officer or agent of a labor organization which represents the elector.

The following are a sample of the official ballots:

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DEPUTY SHERIFF

Full-time position available with Burnett County in N.W. Wisconsin. www.burnettcounty.com for further details or 715-349-2181. Application deadline 579862 31-32L 21a,b,c 04/01/2013. E.O.E.

TOWN OF LORAIN

ANNUAL MEETING April 16, 2013 - Lorain Town Hall, 8 p.m.

Agenda: Call meeting to order. Verify meeting was properly noticed. Approval of the 2012 annual meeting minutes.

Approval of the 2012 financial report. Motion to designate legal paper for publications. Motion to designate township depositories. Motion approve annual fire department dinner funds. Reports: Ambulance, Fire Dept. Cemetery, Comprehensive Land use commission. Old Business. New Business: Possible use of township roads for recreational ATV vehicles. Motion to adjourn Susan E. Hughes, Clerk 579998 21a 32L March 25, 2013

NOTICE

TOWN OF LORAIN BOARD MEETING Tues., April 16, 2013, 7:30 p.m.

Lorain Town Hall

Agenda: Call meeting to order. Verify publication of meeting/ Roll Call. Approve minutes of previous meeting. Approve treasurer report. Motion to pay bills. Reports: Ambulance, Fire Dept., Roads. Comprehensive land use commission.

Appointment of fire chief. Add agenda items for future meeting. Motion to adjourn 579999 21a 32L Susan E. Hughes, Clerk

NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION AND SAMPLE BALLOTS April 2, 2013

OFFICE OF THE POLK COUNTY CLERK TO THE ELECTORS OF POLK COUNTY: Notice is hereby given of a spring election to be held in Polk County, on the 2nd day of April, 2013, at which the officers named below shall be chosen. The names of the candidates for each office to be voted for, whose nominations have been certified to or filed in this office, are given under the title of the office, each in its proper column, together with the questions submitted to a vote, for a referendum, if any, in the sample ballot below.

INFORMATION TO ELECTORS Upon entering the polling place, an elector shall state his or her name and address and sign the poll book before being permitted to vote. Where ballots are distributed to electors, the initials of two inspectors must appear on the ballot. Upon being permitted to vote, the elector shall retire alone to a voting booth and cast his or her ballot except that an elector who is a parent or guardian may be accompanied by the electorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s minor child or minor ward. An election official may inform the elector of the proper manner for casting a vote, but the official may not in any manner advise or indicate a particular voting choice.

At the spring election, where paper ballots are used, the elector shall make a cross (X) in the square next to the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the elector shall write in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote.

On referendum questions, the elector shall make a cross (X) in the square next to â&#x20AC;&#x153;yesâ&#x20AC;? if in favor of the question, or the elector shall make a cross (X) in the square next to â&#x20AC;&#x153;noâ&#x20AC;? if opposed to the question.

Where optical scan voting systems are used, the elector shall fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the elector shall write in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided and fill in the oval or connect the arrow on the write-in line. On referendum questions, the elector shall fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to â&#x20AC;&#x153;yesâ&#x20AC;? if in favor of the question, or the elector shall fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to â&#x20AC;&#x153;noâ&#x20AC;? if opposed to the question.

Where touch screen voting systems are used, the elector shall touch the screen next to the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the elector shall type in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote. On referendum questions, the elector shall touch the screen next to â&#x20AC;&#x153;yesâ&#x20AC;? if in favor of the question, or the elector shall touch the screen next to â&#x20AC;&#x153;noâ&#x20AC;? if opposed to the question.

The vote should not be cast in any other manner. Not more than five minutesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; time shall be allowed inside a voting booth or machine. Sample ballots or other materials to assist the elector in casting his or her vote may be taken into the booth and copied. The sample ballot shall not be shown to anyone so as to reveal how the ballot is marked.

If the elector spoils a paper or optical scan ballot, he or she shall return it to an election official who shall issue another ballot in its place, but not more than three ballots shall be issued to any one elector. If the ballot has not been initialed by two inspectors or is defective in any other way, the elector shall return it to the election official, who shall issue a proper ballot in its place. After casting his or her vote, the elector shall leave the voting booth, properly deposit the ballot and promptly leave the polling place.

The elector may spoil a touch screen ballot at the voting station before the ballot is cast.

After an official paper ballot is marked, it shall be folded so the inside marks do not show, but so the printed endorsements and inspectorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; initials on the outside do show. The elector shall leave the booth, deposit the ballot in the ballot box, or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit, and shall leave the polling place promptly.

After an official optical scan ballot is marked, it shall be inserted in the security sleeve so the marks do not show. After casting his or her vote, the elector shall leave the booth, insert the ballot in the voting device and discard the sleeve or delivery the ballot to an inspector for deposit. If a central count system is used, the elector shall insert the ballot in the ballot box and discard the sleeve or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit. The elector shall leave the polling place promptly.

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When we talk about tradition, there is none longer than the traditions in the Jewish faith. One of those most celebrated is the Passover meal, or as some call it, the Seder. Grantsburg Immaculate Conception Catholic church started their own Passover tradition which took place this year on Wednesday, March 20. Now in its ninth year, the church looks to keep that tradition going strong. Deacon Stan Marczak has performed the role of rabbi for several years now and has watched the Seder celebration grow.

in this case horseradish, symbolizing the bitterness and harshness of the slavery which the Jews endured in ancient Egypt.

Apple sauce, cinnamon and nuts were the â&#x20AC;&#x153;charoset,â&#x20AC;? a sweet, brown, pebbly paste of fruits and nuts, representing the mortar used by the Jewish slaves to build the storehouses of Egypt. For the â&#x20AC;&#x153;karpasâ&#x20AC;? they use parsley, which is dipped into saltwater as a reminder of the tears of slavery. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Zeroa,â&#x20AC;? a roasted lamb shank ERQH V\PEROL]HV WKH 3HVDFK VDFULĂ&#x20AC;FH which was a lamb offered in the Temple in Jerusalem and was then roasted and eaten as part of the meal on Seder night. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beitzahâ&#x20AC;? is an egg that has been hardERLOHG V\PEROL]LQJ WKH IHVWLYDO VDFULĂ&#x20AC;FH that was offered in the Temple in Jerusalem. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;matzoâ&#x20AC;? is the bread that had been made and baked in the sun because 0HJDQ 5RG $O\VVD 7D\ORU )DWKHU /RXLV 5HGG\ 'HDFRQ 6WDQ 0DUF]DN DQG 'DUOHQH 0DUF]DN of the haste in which to leave Egypt.

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Rabbi Marczak, always the educator man and members of the youth group. component in making the meal a success. and shepherd of Catholic youth, comPassover celebrates the exodus of the From year to year, a group of youth, sevmented, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Passover is a teaching exIsraelites from Egypt. During the Seder enth grade and up, takes their place in perience, especially for the youth. The - meaning order in Hebrew - banquet, the preparing and serving of the meal.

Passover Seder tells the story of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Haggadah is read which re-enacts the It takes many hours of preparation and journey. The food is an important compo- planning but, with the help of an enthusi- grace in history. Those present particinent of this celebration. Each of the foods astic group, it all goes off without a hitch. pate in the experience through readings and song. The tradition of celebrating the is explained during the ceremony.â&#x20AC;?

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;An American in Parisâ&#x20AC;? featured at Luck LUCK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Friday, April 5, the Luck Library and Historical 6RFLHW\ ZLOO FRRSHUDWH WR VKRZ WKH FODVVLF PXVLFDO Ă&#x20AC;OP ´$Q $PHULFDQ LQ 3DULV Âľ WKH ODVW Ă&#x20AC;OP LQ WKLV ZLQWHU¡V VHULHV *HQH .HOO\ DQG /HVOLH &DURQ VWDU LQ WKLV GHOLJKWIXO Ă&#x20AC;OP WKDW won six Oscars.

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By the time I was in college I would have described myself as an extrovert. I was outgoing and full of stories and proud of the fact that I could talk to anyone at any time. As an adult, this was the way I saw myself. This is the way I have behaved and this is who I have believed myself to be ... until very recently. For no particular reason, I have started being the quiet one again.

Part of it may be that I meditate now. Meditating quiets my very busy brain and once it is quiet, it seems easier to keep it that way. Part of it is spending so much time alone, studying in my little room. Some days I will be alone all day until one of my housemates comes home and I meet them in the kitchen while I warm a cup of coffee. The microwave hums. I Ă&#x20AC;QG , KDYH QRWKLQJ WR VD\

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Kickoff held for Luckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual American Cancer Society walk/run LUCK - The kickoff breakfast for the annual ACS Luck walk/run was held at the Oakwood Inn on Tuesday, March 19.

Diane Hapka, ACS regional representative, was unable to make the trip from Wausau due to the road conditions.

Marsha Jensen, lifetime resident of the community and co-owner of Jensen Furniture with husband Mark, will be the 2013 honorary chair of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event. Jensen was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer in August of 2011. It was a life-changing moment, hearing the diagnosis, but not the end. She, Mark and their family began WKH Ă&#x20AC;JKW DQG EDWWOH WKDW VR PDQ\ EHIRUH her have done. She said she is thankful for every day and happy to represent the Luck community in its continued tradition of a successful walk to raise dollars

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by Luck Elementary second-grade students. Cancer has touched all of our lives, and encouraging the second-graders to color the angels turned into an opportunity for the students to share their own stories about how cancer has touched their lives. According to kindergarten through second-grade art teacher Cheri Chappelear, what started as child chatter about â&#x20AC;&#x153;happy colorsâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;glitterâ&#x20AC;? turned into a /XFN $&6 ZDON UXQ FRPPLWWHH PHPEHUV / WR 5 /\QQ 6WRN more serious talk about difODVD .LP +DUYH\ DQG 0DULO\Q %HUJ ZHUH DPRQJ WKRVH SUHVHQW ferent people the students DW WKH 0DUFK NLFNRII EUHDNIDVW DW WKH 2DNZRRG ,QQ 3KRWRV knew who had cancer. This VXEPLWWHG seemingly simple activity of

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Individuals and teams are encouraged to preregister for the walk/run. Participants will be able to choose from either one mile, three miles, or a 5-mile loop, starting from the Luck High School. Registration forms can be picked up at the Luck Museum and other businesses in Luck.

The Luck walk/run committee recognized Oakwood Inn for hosting the break-

cess about 57 times, I now have a new approach. If the boy is in junior high school, you can safely ignore him. If they are in the early years of high school you must at least nod, yawn and then ignore them. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when they have a car that you need to be on

The boyfriend dilemma is one of the greatest challenges for any John W. Ingalls, MD father, not only in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world but in all of recorded history. A fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s job is to provide food, clothing, shelter, protec- your guard.

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fast. Door prizes were donated by Flowers Forever, Polk County Realty/Nails by Cathi, Lois Baldwin â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Scentsy, Luck Do It Best Hardware and Margie Nelson.

The ACS Luck walk/run will be held on Saturday, May 11, with registration starting at 8 a.m. The walk will begin at 9:15 a.m.

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OK. If Mom gets all excited about Prince Charming we would likely not be serving pizza. If we are serving meat, I always pass it to the boy with the question, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do you like goat?â&#x20AC;? It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter that you might be serving chicken or pork chops, but it helps to keep the kid on his guard. If his lip quivers and sweat EUHDNV RXW RQ WKH IRUHKHDG \RX NQRZ LW ZLOO DOO EH Ă&#x20AC;QH He wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be coming back. :KHQ ER\V JHW WKURXJK \RXU Ă&#x20AC;UVW OLQH RI GHIHQVH and come wandering back for another piece of goat then you have a challenge on your hands. Grunting, wheezing and clipping your toenails during dinner arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t likely going to change the outcome. You need to consider stronger tactics. If your wife has joined forces with your daughter, fawning over Mr. Right, your job ZLOO EH GLIĂ&#x20AC;FXOW ,W PD\ EH WLPH WR VXEWO\ VXJJHVW PRYing in the middle of the night. However, that might also play to your advantage. It has been my experience that your daughter will tend to dislike anything you like and like anything that you would rather avoid.

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Remember to relax and enjoy the process. You have just won the battle, but you need to realize you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t win the war. Stock up on goat burgers and practice yawning and grunting when you are talking about boyfriends. That helps weed out the riffraff but you need to be careful not to destroy Mr. Right in the process. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll give more advice on that later.

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This week is my birthday, and by the time this column comes out it will be my actual birthday. I once heard a woman can start lying about her age after 30. Unless you look spectacular or you look really more like 24, then saying youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re 31 becomes more like boasting.

So, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m only 22, I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t lie about my age yet. And about a month ago, someone asked me what year I was in school. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a senior,â&#x20AC;? I answered. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh! A senior in high school?â&#x20AC;? they questioned with doe eyes as if they were looking down at a child. Inside I was holding back my rage, but I sweetly corrected

%R\V DQG JLUOV OLNH ORRNLQJ DW GLIIHUHQW WKLQJV For years, well-meaning social scientists, parents and teachers have battled for gender equity by giving our girls toy cars and asking our boys to use more colors when drawing. As a parent, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done it myself. Not interested in having a â&#x20AC;&#x153;girly-girl,â&#x20AC;? we gave our daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second birthday a Balls and Games theme. We encouraged physical play.

I even made her watch football with me on Sundays. So my wife and I were EDIĂ HG ZKHQ (PPD EHWZHHQ WKH DJHV of 2 and 7, became obsessed with pretty dresses.

This was not the sort of behavior I was encouraging. Still, the pretty-dress phase persisted. All those balls she got for her birthday? Never touched them.

Instead, she gravitated toward (you guessed it) the dress-up chest. This was not how I had drawn it up.

I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know it then, but apparently itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not up to me. New research is beginning to uncover how differently boys and girls experience the world and why kids often end up following genderbased stereotypes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; despite our best efforts.

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and friends of Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park plan to gather at the siteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ojibwe Indian camp area and try their hands at re-creating a sense of what it was really like to go about the process of producing maple sugar at the time of the fur trade. Weather permitting (hint of spring, anyone?), theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love the public to join them and learn about the process.

No admission required, just curiosity about this important part of life in that time. Besides the Folle Avoine people, rumor has it that some Girl Scouts may also be taking part.

Early spring was a crucial time at the original Forts Folle Avoine, site of two fur trading establishments along the Yellow River. Reliable food staples such as wild rice were running low or depleted, ZLWK JDPH DQG Ă&#x20AC;VK VXSSOLHV Ă XFWXDWLQJ as well. Both trading parties were anxious to begin the trek back to Lake Superior with the winterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fur trade returns, but another key food item was also in full production at the Ojibwe Indian campsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the annual crop of maple sugar was being procured and processed.

XY Company trader Michel Curot paid special attention to the maple sugar harvest in his 1803-04 journal. For instance, on March 27, 1804, he notes that two Ojibweâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Kitchinimiscoutte and Payedigigueâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;had brought â&#x20AC;&#x153;a mocock (a large birch-bark container) of about 30 pounds of sugar ... the men came back this afternoon with two bear skins and a beaver skin...Savoyardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (one of the XY voyageurs) wife (an Ojibwe woman) went to the lodges to make sugar with her sister.

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this personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ignorance.

When itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your birthday, I believe you are entitled to do pretty much whatever the heck you want; which is why I am eating my third and a half piece of red velvet cake with homemade cream cheese frosting out of a green plastic Ziploc container made by my boyfriendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother. Birthdays come but once a year, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not like Christmas where you have to be humble and thankful and share the day with Jesus and everybody else, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your day and your day only. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not saying that you should become this Birthdayzilla and be WRWDOO\ VHOĂ&#x20AC;VK EXW IRU 3HWH¡V VDNH LI LW¡V D personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday, let them eat cake! Let them have their cake and eat it too! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s their party, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll cry if they want to!

OK, enough with the clichĂŠs. I try to avoid clichĂŠs like the plague. But, my point is that birthdays should be en-

joyed. Everyone has this one past birthday that is titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Worst Birthday Ever.â&#x20AC;? Some may be worse than others, but I guarantee you, there have been some mishaps and tears and bad birthdays where things just went wrong.

This happens when, of course, you wake up the morning of your birthday and you have high expectations for the day, and then those expectations are not met or worse.

When my sister was in middle school, she wanted an ice-cream cake from Dairy Queen so badly. My parents went out and bought her a big one with all the things she wanted on the cake and they brought it home and placed it neatly on top of the chest freezer. Not inside the freezer, on top. And they forgot about it until it was time to bring out the cake and there sat Billieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday cake turned into a soupy, sticky, ice-creamy mess. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure what my parents did instead of cake, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m pretty sure my sister was not in the least bit happy.

One time I was in seventh or eighth grade and I had only invited my closest friends over. It was very small and low-key, and for some dumb reason I

wanted a SpongeBob birthday cake. But the cake was the furthest thing from my mind. There was a boy who I had a crush on at the time and my girlfriends UHDOO\ ZDQWHG PH WR KDYH P\ Ă&#x20AC;UVW NLVV on my birthday. I was so embarrassed and so not ready to swap spit with a cute boy I could hardly hold a conversation with that I faked sick and said I was going to puke because I ate too much cake and drank too much root beer. So the boys went home and the girls stayed over and spent the night, and I miraculously got better after my crush left.

My absolute worst birthday ever will not be discussed in a public newspaper, as it is too personal, but I will say that that day along with many other past birthdays has taught me to just enjoy myself a little on that one day a year. So, let me dress up in my favorite dress and go out and enjoy my favorite pasta at my favorite restaurant in the Cities. Let me sing, or dance, or cry, or laugh, and spend time surrounding myself with those I love. And even if Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sitting in a 40-year-old pea-green recliner over my junky laptop dressed in pajama shorts and an oversized T-shirt on a Monday afternoon, let me eat cake.

study attempted to measure dayold baby boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; preferences to look at Chris Wondra a dangling mobile or a young womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face.

In all, 102 babies were videotaped.

Researchers (ignorant of the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s genders) then analyzed the tapes, which showed that boys were much more interested in mobiles and girls were much more interested in the young womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face.

Based on this study, researchers felt they had â&#x20AC;&#x153;proven beyond a reasonable doubt that sex differences in social interest are, in part, biological in origin.â&#x20AC;?

Because the study was done on babies VR \RXQJ UHVHDUFKHUV ZHUH FRQĂ&#x20AC;GHQW that boys and girls are prewired to be interested in different things. Followup research helps explain why day-old boys and girls preferred to look at different things: Their eyes are made of different types of cells.

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nical now. I apologize. Stick with me though, and I promise a fascinating conclusion. Here goes. Ocular anatomy for dummies: The ganglion cells in our eyes are of two different types â&#x20AC;&#x201C; P and M â&#x20AC;&#x201C; each having very different jobs. M-cells, which are larger, are wired to rods and are primarily simple motion detectors.

P-cells, which are smaller, are concentrated around the fovea, or the center of WKH Ă&#x20AC;HOG RI YLVLRQ DQG DUH UHVSRQVLEOH for collecting information about color and texture.

Recent microscopic analysis shows that the retinas of male and female eyes are quite different. Females have a much higher concentration of P-cells (responsible for colors and textures). Males have many more M-cells (responsible for tracking movement).

Think about it this way: P-cells (denser in females) answer the question, â&#x20AC;&#x153;What is it?â&#x20AC;? M-cells (denser in males) answer the question, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where is it going?â&#x20AC;?

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also interesting to note that these are large differences that hold true across species. Every male animal has more M-cells than every female animal.

Every female has more P-cells than every male. Dogs, monkeys, hamsters, lizards, people-you name it.

No wonder my daughter enjoyed the

rich colors and textures in the dress-up chest more than catching or kicking balls! Her P-cells were more stimulated by all those colors and textures. She probably only tolerated watching football with me because the Vikings uniforms are purple and gold.

This phenomenon is also well illustrated (pardon the pun) when comparing boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; artwork. Typically, boys like to draw actionâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;shooting rockets, guns, bullets, chasing â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and they prefer to use colors such as black, gray, silver and blue. Girls will more often use warm colors such as red, green, beige and brown (and more of them) to draw pictures of people, pets or landVFDSHV ZLWK WUHHV Ă RZHUV DQG KRXVHV In short (and generally speaking, of course) girls draw nouns, boys draw verbs.

Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a ball sailing through WKH DLU RU WKH ULFK FRORUV RI D Ă RZHU LW turns out that beauty really is in the eye of the beholder -â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which is a good thing to know before you settle on your toddlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next birthday theme.

Founder of WeTeachWeLearn.org, Chris Wondra is just another Wisconsin public schoolteacher. Find We Teach We Learn on Facebook and Twitter for daily tips on getting the most out of your brain.

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Lee is a retired teacher from Trempealeau Elementary and curre ntly teaches at UW-La Crosse. He visited the school in 2004 with his 6-foot pet boa constrictor Boaregard as a part of the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s African Safari theme.

Students were able to purchase a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Picture with a Pythonâ&#x20AC;? and learned a lot about snakes in a special presentation by Lee. In addition, Chopstick Day was also celebrated the same day at lunch. Each student received their own chopsticks and was challenged to eat their Asian chicken and rice successfully.

May the adventure continue!

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The top speller in the Polk County spelling bee was Steven Ponto, an eighth-grader from Unity School.

Second place went to Mary Dolny, Luck, also an eighth-grader. Ponto would represent Polk County at the Minneapolis Tribune spelling bee.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative selected Donna Stalhiem of UXUDO $PHU\ DV 0LVV 3RON %XUQHWW 5XUDO (OHFWULĂ&#x20AC;FDtion.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;High temperatures in Frederic for March 23-26 ranged from 55 to 64 degrees.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;The Cedar Valley Boy Scout Council, from southern Minnesota, had purchased 1,100 acres on Straight Lake, with plans to build a large camp facility in 1964, and they planned to have 1,000 to 1,500 Scouts camp at the undeveloped site in the summer of 1963. The council placed an ad in the Leader asking resorts, hotels, motels and eating establishments in the surrounding area to apprise them of their facilities so that they could provide this information to the families who might want to visit the area.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Burnett Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spelling bee winner was Melodie Andersen, 13, an eighth-grader from Siren.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;The Siren junior class play would be â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the Doghouse,â&#x20AC;? with Judy Rubin, Gail Fosberg, Charlene Alden, James Schrieder, Robert Green, Michael Tjader, Joy Grushus, Phyllis Adamietz, Larry Ackland, Judy Nelson, Barbara Susla, Robert Marlow, Barbara Durand and Gary Helland.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Fred Sampe was the new UW-Extension 4-H club agent for Burnett County.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x153;West Side Storyâ&#x20AC;? was playing at the Frederic Theatre.

40 years ago Mr. and Mrs. Jon Hicks would be the new owner/ operators of Fredericâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Topper Cafe, having purchased the business from Lucille Busch.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Mr. and Mrs. James Nystuen purchased the Ace Hardware store in Siren and planned to expand the sale of sporting goods and offer repair service, with a grand opening planned for sometime in April.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Frederic music students qualifying for the state solo and ensemble competition included Sue Byerly, Sherri Anderson, Laryn Larson, Lori Matz, Pat Pederson, Dana Anderson, Karen Early, Polly Martin, Sandy Wilson and the Madrigal group.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;UW-River Falls student Julie Pellegrino, daughter of Mrs. Minnie Adams, Frederic, was doing her practice teaching at Stillwater High School, and Cynthia Peterson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Peterson, Siren, was doing her teaching internship at the Ames Laboratory School on the River Falls campus.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Axel Westlund, who had owned and operated Westlund Bros. Store in Lewis with his brother, Edward, from 1922 until 1972, passed away at the age of 87.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Two Siren students, Susan '¡-RFN DQG *UHWFKHQ %LWWQHU TXDOLĂ&#x20AC;HG IRU WKH VWDWH solo and ensemble contest.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Robert Ronningen, a 1969 Frederic graduate, was hired as a radio announcer for KTNC, Falls City, Neb.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Lou Ann Moe, Kathy Kemp, Marlys Gustafson, Joan Miller and Joe Malinovsky attended the Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Conference in Green Lake.

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Regional Hospice participated in St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day parade Annual fundraiser set for April 20 BURNETT COUNTY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Regional Hospice is an important part of the community, and staff members take their jobs very seriously. There are many services that hospice provides that are not covered by Medicare and private insurance.

A very important aspect of the job is fundraising. Knowing that she couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do it without the help of other staff members and dedicated volunteers, Kathy Hansen, volunteer coordinator, directs most of the fundraising for hospice.

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EARL ERICKSEN Town Supervisor

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THANK YOU I want to thank all my family and friends for all the cards, visits and prayers during my accident and my recovery. It means a lot to me to know I have so many caring people concerned about me.

A special thank-you to my kids and family for all the help on the farm and being there with me at the hospital.

Also to the following: Milltown First Responders; Unity Ambulance; Milltown Fire Dept.; Lifelink Helicopter; St. Croix Hospital; Regions Hospital; Bethesda Hospital; Good Samâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; Pastor Maggie; all the doctors and nurses that helped with my care.

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The snow and cold stayed just for you and now it may go away. We can only hope.

On with the fun stuff. Easter is my favorite holiday. Last year I missed everything because I was in the hospital after my back surgery. This year I am getting an Easter bonnet and celebratLQJ , FDQ¡W Ă&#x20AC;QG DQ\ ZKLWH JORYHV DQG donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a new dress or new shoes or even a new purse, but the hat will make up for everything. I will be dressed for Easter. I remember when I was a little girl we always had new clothes and shoes for Easter. Back then, we wore hats to church and I would sit between my mother and grandmother and hope I did nothing wrong. I stood when they stood, sat when they sat and knelt when

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&DUHV Barb Blodgett they did. I had no idea what was being said because the Mass was said in Latin, but I knew I had better have my hands folded in my lap and not throw up like , GLG RQ *RRG )ULGD\ 7KH VWRPDFK Ă X came when it wanted and Good Friday was my turn. We could not eat candy before church because that was the rule.

I actually think my mother wanted to be sure I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get sick. Once I got home, the colored eggs were put in the refrigerator and I counted jelly beans and put the black ones aside (I still do) and DWH WKH UHG RQHV Ă&#x20AC;UVW , KDWHG WR FKHZ the chocolate bunnyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ear off, so I think Mom kept the bunny and I got the same one for years because I would never eat it. The grassy stuff got all over and Mom would always complain. It was the same every year when I was a little girl, but every year I looked forward to Easter more than I did Christmas. Did anyone ever get one of those sugar eggs with a cutout and scenery inside? If not, I really canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t explain what it looked like. You have to have seen one to appreciate what I am talking about. I

remember one year I kept mine on the windowsill in my room. It sat there getting smaller and smaller and so sticky I could not lift it up. I also remember how sad I was because I could not keep it for ever. I also remember hunting for Easter eggs. One year, one got missed under the radiator and was found sometime in the summer. Easter eggs hiding under warm radiators do not smell good. Even today, I remember that smell. I wonder if the owners of our old house ever got the stain that egg left out of the carpet.

Back to business. Some of the Lutheran churches are having a monthly food distribution. It is held at Connections (corner of Hwy. 35 and CTH D) and is on the third Thursday of the month. You need pay nothing. Interfaith delivers food packages to people who cannot get to the distribution. I think we delivered to 22 families last week. There is a lot of work that goes into getting everything in order for people to walk by and pick up what they need. The volunteers are wonderful. Yellow Lake Lutheran and Lakeside Lutheran did the volunteering this month and there will be another church who will take responsibility next month.

Remember, the third Thursday of the month. I think they open at 11 a.m., but FKHFN IRU Ă \HUV DQG DGV LQ WKH SDSHU MXVW to be sure.

More business. I want to remind everyone about our Memorial Day rummage and best-ever bake sale. This year it will be on the 24th and 25th of May and will be held at the old Dividend Lumber Co. building on Hwy. 35 and Bass Lake Road. I will remind you again next month and watch for the ad just before the sale. We take donations for the sale, but please donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t call to donate anything before May 1. We have no room to store any more things. This promises to be quite a sale, we have six storage units full of â&#x20AC;&#x153;stuff.â&#x20AC;? You can DOZD\V FRXQW RQ Ă&#x20AC;QGLQJ ZKDW \RX QHHG or just something you want and cannot live without. Prices are great and much is sold for a freewill offering. Put the date on your calendar. You really donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to miss the sale.

I want to pass our condolences on to our treasurer, Gerry Vogel, on the death of his father, Gene. I can still see Gerryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother and father standing in front of the church congregation singing on Sunday. It is a memory that warms my heart.

Time to stop the fun and get back to work. Darn, I was just getting going.

Thanks for joining me and reading my article.

God bless, Barb

Unity jazz band and jazz combo on to state contest BALSAM LAKE - On Tuesday evening, March 19, Unityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s jazz band and band combo competed at Siren High School for a place in the WSMA state music contest which will be held at the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Saturday, May 4.

Both of the Unity Class A instrumental jazz groups, jazz band and jazz combo, will continue on to state competition.

These jazz groups are under the direction of Adam Bever. The jazz groups are performing at a fundraiser on March 30

at Paradise. Call the school or Bever for more information at 715-825-2101.

Upcoming high school music events include: Tuesday, March 26, at Grantsburg for the large group festival; Tuesday, April 9, at St. Croix Falls for the high

school district solo and ensemble contest.

The middle school is performing its musical in April. - with submitted information

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Legion hosts baseball fundraiser

by Priscilla Bauer Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The community once again showed its support for youth sports at the annual baseball fundraiser held at the Grantsburg American Legion Hall on Saturday, March 23.

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Under the direction of Judy Wicklund, the cast covered the humor of Easter Island, Facebook â&#x20AC;&#x153;friending,â&#x20AC;? failed TV pilots, raisins as a fashion accessory, the Donner Party, tape sales and the sad fact that You Only Live Once, â&#x20AC;&#x153;YOLO!â&#x20AC;?

The Spring Show played two nights, Friday and Saturday, March 22 and 23, with a standing-room-only crowd on Friday. Al-

though that crowd might just have been the sitting kind.

For many years, the Spring Show has evolved into a hallowed tradition at the Luck School, and the latest Wicklundpenned comedy did not disappoint. Staff assured that no raisins were injured in the production, but lots of gnocchi and gum balls were lost, in spite of their best efforts.

Money raised goes toward future productions and the purchase of large stone lawn ornaments and unisex plaid clothing. And tape. Lots and lots of tape. The sticky kind.

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by Wayne Anderson Special to the Leader GRANTSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know I should have stepped up, but I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t.â&#x20AC;?

These are the theatrical words of the disciple Bartholomew, one of the 12 disciples of Jesus who let him down when the Lord was arrested by the Romans and FUXFLĂ&#x20AC;HG IRU WHDFKLQJ XV WR ORYH *RG DQG RXU IHOORZ PDQ This last dramatic portrayal was performed by member/actor Kobi Phillipps at New Hope Lutheran Church, Wednesday, March 20. Coincidentally, it was WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW GD\ RI VSULQJ DQG WKH Ă&#x20AC;QDO /HQWHQ VHUYLFH Bartholomew means the son of Tolmay, who may have been a plowman. Bartholomew was also called Nathanael in the Bible. He was from the town of Cana and ZDV SUHVHQW DW WKH IDPRXV ZHGGLQJ ZKHUH -HVXV Ă&#x20AC;UVW turned water into wine.

The Bible does not say what varietal of wine it was, only that after the guests drank it they commended the FRXSOH IRU VHUYLQJ WKH EHVW ZLQH ODVW 7KLV ZDV -HVXV¡ Ă&#x20AC;UVW miracle. Bartholomew also witnessed Christâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last miraculous event, his Ascension into heaven.

This original disciple, like a few others, is mentioned in several places in the Bible. Church history distributes several scripture writings to him, but they were not LQFOXGHG LQ WKH %LEOH¡V Ă&#x20AC;QDO YHUVLRQ Tradition holds that Bartholomew traveled to India, North Africa and the Middle East to preach the gospel, where he found a gruesome end in Armenia. He was skinned alive for his faith.

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knife and holding his own skin. This martyrdom is best portrayed in Michelangeloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s painting, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last Judgment.â&#x20AC;?

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New Hope was honored to hold the Lenten portrayals of Bible moments. They plan more such events for the Christian community and public at large. For more information, call New Hope at: 715-463-5700.

Frank J. Svoboda, Osceola, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, March 24, 2013, at his home. Frank was born March 30, 1945, in Frederic, to Frank and Agnes Svoboda. He graduated from Frederic High School in May 1963. On July 10, 1965, Frank married his wife, Karen Peterson, at Frederic United Methodist Church.

Before retiring in 2010, Frank worked at Polaris Industries in Osceola and since then has spent his time helping care for his grandchildren and members in his neighborhood and community. His grandchildren were his pride and joy. He spent a great deal of time driving to and from sporting events, school functions, dance competitions, etc.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Karen; children, Kari (Scott) Roth of Apple Valley, Minn., and Tara (Jason) Gross of Osceola; grandchildren, Nick, Natalie, AJ, Sydney and Payton; brother, Ron (Darlene) Svoboda, of Balsam Lake, and sister, Gayle (Jamie) Olson, of Frederic.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, March 30, 2013, at Osceola United Methodist Church, with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m.; lunch will be served folORZLQJ WKH VHUYLFH ,Q OLHX RI Ă RZHUV PHPRULDOV ZLOO EH given to a number of charitable organizations.

Arrangements by the Grandstrand Funeral Home in Osceola. Condolences may be left online at grandstrandfh.com.

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I have been coming to the Webster area since 1965 when my parents owned a cabin on North Sand Lake. I served in the U.S. Navy from 1970 until 1975. I have been an active member most of my adult life in every community where I have lived in the Twin Cities (Director and president South St. Paul Jaycees/Kaposia Days, hockey and softball coach) and Duluth, Minn., (Loyal Order of the Moose) as well as the Webster area (President Point Lake Association, member Central Burnett County Fair Board for 6 years, member Webster Lions). I recently retired as Industrial Sales Manager after 43 years of service from a Minneapolis company and now reside with my wife, Kathleen, on Point Lake. My hobbies include cooking, as many know from my participation in the Jackson Firefighters Chili Cook-off, as well as hunting, fishing, golfing and reading.

I believe what matters most is having a leader and town board that is committed to communication, transparency, accountability and innovation (out-of-the-box thinking). When we embrace these values, we equip ourselves with the tools to build trust, a truly engaged community and foster the type of efficient local government every citizen and business in the township deserves. It is important to treat your constituents with an open mind and respect. Being more open, effective and accountable should be the most fundamental goal at any level of our government.

Townships need to become more accountable to their residents through the sharing of information and the desire to solicit input and address residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; concerns.

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The Siren United Methodist Church has scheduled the following for Holy Week: Maundy Thursday, March 28, 6:05 p.m., combined services for Danbury, Grace, Lewis and Siren UMC; Easter Sunday, 7:30 a.m.

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Easter service.

Webster â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Webster, has scheduled the following for Holy Week: March 24, Maundy Thursday service at 7 p.m.; March 29, Good Friday service at 7 p.m.; and Easter Sunday, 8:45 a.m.

Grace United Methodist Church, Webster, has scheduled the following for Holy Week: Good Friday, March 29, 6:05 p.m., combined services for Danbury, Grace, Lewis and Siren UMC; Easter Sunday, 7 a.m. sunrise service with breakfast following, 10:30 a.m. Easter service.

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Lewis â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lewis United Methodist Church will have their Easter service at 8:45 a.m.

Luck â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Luck Lutheran Church has scheduled the following for Holy Week: Maundy Thursday, March 28, 5:30 p.m. soup and sandwich supper followed by worship with Communion at 6:30 p.m.; Service of the Seven Last Words on Good Friday, March 29, 6:30 p.m.; Easter Sunday, March 31, 6:30 a.m. sunrise service, followed by Easter breakfast at 7:30 a.m. and festival worship with Communion at 9 a.m.

Siren â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bethany Lutheran Church, has scheduled the following for Holy Week: Maundy Thursday, March 28, 7 p.m. and Easter, March 31, 8:30 a.m. service, followed by Easter breakfast.

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Bone Lake â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bone Lake Lutheran Church has scheduled the following for Holy Week: Maundy Thursday and Good Friday worship services on March 28 and 29 are at 6:30 p.m., with a potluck at 5:45 p.m., on Maundy Thursday. Easter Sunday services are at 7 and 10:30 a.m., with a pancake breakfast at 8 to 9:30 a.m.

Danbury â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Danbury United Methodist Church will have their Easter service at 9 a.m.

Frederic â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pilgrim Lutheran Church has scheduled the following for Holy Week: Good Friday service, March 29, 7 p.m. and Easter, March 31, 6:30 a.m. sunrise service followed by Easter breakfast and 10:30 a.m. service.

Grantsburg â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Faith Lutheran Church has scheduled the following for Holy Week: Maundy Thursday, March 28, joint Communion service with Bethany Lutheran, Grantsburg, at Faith Lutheran Church, 7 p.m.; Good Friday, March 29, joint service with Bethany

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OBITUARIES Norris M. Hoag

John L. Springer

William R. Wilson

Norris M. Hoag, 90, St. Croix Falls, died Saturday, March 23, 2013, at Sophieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Manor in Centuria.

Norris was born March 31, 1922, to Melvin and Ethel Hoag at Clam Falls.

On Sept. 23, 1944, he married his wife, Helen. He worked at UFE in Dresser and farmed. In his free time he enMR\HG Ă&#x20AC;VKLQJ KXQWLQJ WLPH DW WKH cabin near Hertel, making real maple syrup, and was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Taylors Falls, Minn.

Norris was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Helen; brothers, Norman, Neil, Robert, Richard and Raymond; sisters, Vernice Sutherlund, Verna Eaton and Dorothy Phernetton.

He is survived by his children, Patsy (Jerry) Marxen of Quasqueton, Iowa, Donald (Melanie) Hoag of Dresser, Dennis (Diane) Hoag of St. Croix Falls, Larry (Sandi) Hoag of St. Croix Falls and Linda (Rick) Anderson of St. Croix Falls; 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 26, at the First Baptist Church in Taylors Falls. Interment will be in the spring in New Home Cemetery.

The Grandstrand Funeral Home â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Edling Chapel in St. Croix Falls, grandstrandfh.com, was entrusted with arrangements.

John L. Springer, 82, of Balsam Lake, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at his home in the Town of Apple River.

John was born at home on June 24, 1930, the son of John and Mary 6SULQJHU +H ZDV WKH Ă&#x20AC;IWK RI HLJKW children. John attended Balsam Lake School until the ninth grade, at which time he stayed at home to take care of WKH IDPLO\ IDUP -RKQ HQMR\HG Ă&#x20AC;VKLQJ hunting and being with his family and friends.

John leaves to celebrate his memory his brother, Floyd (Denise) Springer, many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary; brothers and sisters, Lorenda, Paul (Pearl), Rosella (Joe), Elizabeth (Jim), Russell and Merlin.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, March 22, at 11 a.m., at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Balsam Lake.

John was laid to rest at St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic Cemetery in the Town of Milltown. Casket bearers were Matt Carlson, Allan Moltzer, Allen Springer, Josh Zimbrick, Al Swanson and Paul Gorne. Honorary casket bearers were Steven Maxwell and Kevin Miller.

The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with arrangements.

William R. Wilson, 84, of Danbury, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2013, after a brief illness.

He was born in Chicago, Ill., to Ethyl and Harrison Wilson and raised in Lima, Ohio. $OWKRXJK KH ZDV WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW EX\HU LQ the Voyager Village development in 1970, he permanently settled there in 1990. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Billâ&#x20AC;? was an avid reader and supporter of the Larsen Family Public Library in Webster. He enjoyed collecting books and Oscar-nominated movies for his DVD library, and meeting with his many friends.

Prior to his retirement, Bill worked as a systems analyst in the banking industry, and later in life tended bar in San Francisco.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Mabel Ruth Wilson.

Bill is survived by his partner in life, Laura Rachford; daughter, Kathleen Varga (Randy); sons, Richard Wilson (Kristin), George Gregory (Jill) and Chris Gregory (Tina); sisters, Helen Schultz (Glenn), Carolyn Schultz (Brad) and Lois Krysa (John); grandchildren, Michael and Kristin Varga, Brian Wilson (Jennifer), Anthony Wilson (Gina), Thomas Wilson, George Gregory IV and Grant Gregory.

A memorial service is planned for Saturday, April 6, at 1 p.m., at Forts Folle Avoine in Danbury. ,Q OLHX RI Ă RZHUV GRQDWLRQV LQ PHPRU\ RI %LOO PD\ EH made to the Larsen Family Public Library, P.O. Box 510, Webster, WI 54893.

David Burkinshaw, 26, of Danbury, died March 25, 2013. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. A full obituary will follow. Online condolences can be made at swedberg-taylor.com.

Curtis (Kurly) Arlyn Helin Curtis Arlyn Helin, 61, passed away in Florida on March 13, 2013, in the arms of his loving wife, surrounded by his daughters and brother.

Curtis was born May 10, 1951, in Amery, to June and Arlyn Helin. He was the oldest of four children. He graduated in 1969 from Amery High School. On April 25, 1970, he married his high-school sweetheart, Ann Marie Bengtson, and had two beautiful daughters, Amy and Angela.

Curtis enlisted in the Army National Guard from 1970 through 1976. He was a staff sergeant and part of an elite tank crew called â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Dirty Half Dozen.â&#x20AC;? They were notorious for their actions during their six-year stint. The driver was â&#x20AC;&#x153;Killerâ&#x20AC;? Jerry Johnson, the rest of the crew were Johnny Kuhl, Big Al Amans, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Smittyâ&#x20AC;? Bruce Smith and Big Dan Johnson.

Curt literally loved life and lived it to the fullest. He ORYHG Ă&#x20AC;VKLQJ LQ &DQDGD ZLWK KLV EURWKHU ´:LOG Âľ SOD\ing ball with his grandson Thomas, riding his Harley motorcycle and driving his Shelby Coupe that he built with KLV VRQ LQ ODZ -RQ +H ORYHG VLWWLQJ DURXQG D FDPSĂ&#x20AC;UH drinking beer with his friends. He was self-employed, working with Monarch Paving, driving his dump truck H1, his pride and joy.

Curt had an unconditional love for his family and friends. He loved telling stories. We all will miss his sense of humor and contagious laughter.

Curt leaves to celebrate his memory his loving wife, Ann; their children, Angela (Jon) Lupinek of North Branch, Minn. and Amy Helin of Osceola; his four grandchildren, Thomas, Makenna, Hannah and Cole; his mother, June Helin; brother, Bill (Trudy); sisters, Cindy (Keith) Olson and Sandy (Matthew) Johnson, all of Amery; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Arlyn.

Curtis wanted his life to be celebrated, not mourned.

A Celebration of his Life will be held Saturday, April 13, 2 p.m. - ?, at Cricketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (the old Tac building) in Amery.

THANK YOU

Thank you to all our relatives and friends for the prayers, cards, flowers, food and memorials in honor of our husband, father and grandfather, Don Rogers.

A special thank-you to Pastor Koch and organist Katie Rydeen, the members of Trinity Lutheran Church, Grandstrand Funeral Home and the staff at Christian Community Home who were so very good to Don. He loved you all.

Thanks to the Lord for the 85 years he gave to this special man.

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Brian P. Olson Brian Paul Olson, 65, Taylors Falls, Minn., died on March 20, 2013, in St. Paul, Minn.

Brian can be remembered as a fun-loving and hardworking man. He farmed his land while also working IXOO WLPH DV D UXUDO FDUULHU IRU WKH 8 6 3RVW 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH +H HQMR\HG WUDYHOLQJ WR /DV 9HJDV DQG JROĂ&#x20AC;QJ ZLWK IULHQGV and family.

Brian was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon, in December 2004.

He will be deeply missed by sons Chris and Chad Olson; daughter-in-law Ashley Olson; granddaughter, Brielle Olson; parents, Paul and Marilyn Olson; sister, Julie (Jim) Anderson; brother, Gary (Maggie) Olson; nieces; nephews; and other relatives and friends.

To celebrate Brianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life, a gathering of family and friends was held on Wednesday, March 27, at Roberts Family Funeral Home, Forest Lake, Minn.

Roberts Family Funeral Home, Forest Lake, was entrusted with arrangements.

Carolle Eunice Anderson Carolle Eunice Anderson (nee Bengtson), 87, of Milltown, died Monday, March 18, 2013, at the Woodbury Care Center in Woodbury, Minn.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Anderson; siblings, Norain â&#x20AC;&#x153;Steveâ&#x20AC;? Bengtson, Eldo Bengtson, Amy Thorsen, Marvin Bengtson, Vernon Bengtson, Alden Bengtson, Rucille Erickson, Violet Erickson and Ardyce Haworth.

She is survived by her children, Steven (Joann) Anderson of Ely, Nev., Sally (Michael) Dempsey of Rosemount, Minn., Randall (Lisa) Anderson of Boise, Idaho, and Lonnae (Roger) DeRock of Red Wing, Minn.; grandchildren, Julie Anderson, Sarah Dempsey and Ann (Mikael) Engstrom; great-grandchildren, Madelyne, Charlie and Taylor, brothers, Donald (Carol) Bengtson; Glenn (Peg) Bengtson and sister, Deanna Avenriep.

Funeral services were held at the North Valley Lutheran Church, 1988 220th Ave., Centuria, on Saturday March 23.

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March 24 Palm Sunday, 8:30 a.m. Contemporary, 10:45 a.m. Traditional March 28 Maundy Thursday, 7 p.m. Worship with Holy Communion March 29 Good Friday, 7 p.m. Worship 7 a.m. - Sunrise Worship 8:30 a.m. - Contemporary Worship 10 a.m. - Traditional Worship

June Moline

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Who Passed Away 5 Yrs. Ago, March 27, 2008.

We miss your â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sweet Petalsâ&#x20AC;? and apple pies. Your fantastic family gatherings and so many card games. We miss your hugs, your smile and the love you always gave us. We thank God for the honor and privilege to call you our â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mom.â&#x20AC;?

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THANK YOU The family of Nancy Bosak would like to thank everyone for their overwhelming outpour of love, support, prayers, flowers, food, friendship and hugs during this most difficult time. We would also like thank the doctors and nurses at Regions Hospital for their tender-loving care of Nancy and our family. Pastor Carl for his love and prayers. John Bosak and Myrna Gardin for their comforting music at her funeral. Trinity Lutheran ladies for providing the wonderful lunch, and Pat Taylor of Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home for handling all the arrangements.

If tears could build a stairway and memories were a lane, we would walk right up to Heaven and bring you back again.

With Love, The Family of Nancy Bosak

John E. Zibell, 45, a resident of Danbury, died unexpectedly at home on March 19, 2013.

John was born Feb. 6, 1968, in Osceola to Sally and Richard Zibell.

John excelled in carpentry and owned and operated his own construction company for 20 years. John loved the outdoors and was often found four-wheeling or snowmobilLQJ +H HQMR\HG SOD\LQJ SRRO Ă&#x20AC;VKing, trapping and hunting with his dogs.

John was preceded in death by his father, Richard, and his son, Zachary. He is survived by his sons, Jonathan Zibell and Lukas Zibell; his mother, Sally Zibell; siblings, Cindy (Bruce) Prestergaard; Kathy (Zane) Tuenge and Jim (Rita) Zibell; his girlfriend, Trista Dahlberg, and her children, Rilee and Jackson; Janelle Schaaf and her son, Hunter. A memorial gathering was held Sunday, March 24, at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolences can be made at swedberg-taylor.com.

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CHURCH NEWS through heroic efforts of medical personnel, ordinary citizens, and even supernaturally.

The Bible gives several instances of people resurrected from death. A widowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only son was brought to life

by Elisha the prophet. Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead after the body had lain in a tomb for several days. He also raised the daughter of a synogogue ruler named Jairus. Eutychus fell out of a third-story window as he listened to Paul preach, and was revived from death.

These people eventually died a second time, proving that though their resurrection constituted a miracle of God, it was not permanent.

Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; death on the cross, however, ZDV QRW Ă&#x20AC;QDO +LV UHVXUUHFWLRQ SURYHV KH truly is the Son of God. His resurrection assures believers of their future inheri-

tance in heaven and their own resurrection when Jesus returns. He appeared to many people for 40 days following his resurrection and prior to his ascension to heaven.

God is a god of powerful and mighty acts, the resurrection of his only Son EHLQJ WKH PRVW SRZHU Ă&#x20AC;OOHG RI DOO 7KH substantiated truth of Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; resurrection has kept Christianity alive through centuries. Faith in his resurrection has brought aboutâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and still brings aboutâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; the death of countless Christians who are willing to suffer and die for their Savior. All but one of Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 12 apostles went to their death for his sake.

The Apostle Paul spent his life spreading the gospel of Christ. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, to attain

to the resurrection from the dead.â&#x20AC;? (Philippians 3:10-11) Christians are called to do the same today. When we have the hope and promise of being resurrected from the dead and given a new, incorruptible life with Christ, it becomes incumbent on us to share that good news. No other religion offers such a hope and promise.

Like Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; apostles and his followers throughout history, we can rejoice in the power of his resurrection.

Lord, we rejoice in your resurrection power. We thank you that we can declare, â&#x20AC;&#x153;He lives!â&#x20AC;? Bless us as we share the good news of your resurrection. In Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; name, amen.

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Phone 715-866-4238 Hwy. 35 N. Webster, Wis. Tom & Becky Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, Owners

HOPKINS SAND & GRAVEL, INC.

Sand, Gravel, Ready-Mix, Concrete, Black Dirt, Dozer Work, Landscaping & Septic Tanks Installed Hwy. 35 North Webster, Wis. Phone 715-866-4157 M.P.R.S. #03059

SWEDBERG-TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME

Government Inspected Slaughtering and Processing, Sausage making â&#x20AC;˘ Ham & Bacon Cured & Smoked Sides and Quarters of Beef and Pork Available Old-fashioned Fresh Meat Counter Tim Van Meter and Ross Anderson, Owners Luck, WI 54853 Plant 715-472-2141

SIREN 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

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Cushing, Wis. 715-648-5215

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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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gâ&#x20AC;?

Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.; Wednesday Worship 6:30 p.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN, (LCMS) WEBSTER

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

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

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

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

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

PEACE LUTHERAN - DRESSER (ELCA)

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.

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. JOHNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S EV. LUTHERAN (Wis. Synod) 350 Michigan Ave., Centuria Sun. Worship - 10:45 a.m.; Sun. School - 10 a.m.

ST. PETERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LUTHERAN - LCMC 1614 CTH B, North Luck, Pastor Rob Lubben Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.

Contact Leslie Valentine, 715-646-2390; E-mail: leslie56@centurytel.net

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

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

Holy Communion - 1st Sunday

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

Communion -Every Sunday

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

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

Fellowship 11 a.m.

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - ELCA

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

FRISTAD LUTHERAN - CENTURIA

YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN

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

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

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

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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Freddieâ&#x20AC;? 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.

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

ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE (LCMC) 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

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP

GRACE LUTHERAN - WEST SWEDEN

ZION LUTHERAN - EAST FARMINGTON (WELS )

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES

Phone 715-327-4340, 715-416-3086, 715-327-8384 Pastor Theresa Riewestahl Worship 9:15 a.m.; Sun. School 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (Missouri Synod) Pastor Jody R. Walter - 715-327-8608 Sun. Schl. - 8:45 a.m.; Service - 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st, 3rd & 5th Sun.

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

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

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

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

Communion - 1st & Last Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - MARKVILLE Pastor Tim Faust Worship - 11 a.m.; Sunday School - 10 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st & 3rd Sunday

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

PRESBYTERIAN

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.

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.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER

GRACE BAPTIST - GRANTSBURG

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

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

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

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

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

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST

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

Mass Wed. & Thurs. 9 a.m.

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

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 childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

NONDENOMINATIONAL

FIRST BAPTIST - AMERY

CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN CHURCH

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.

NEW LIFE COMMUNITY - AMERY

FIRST BAPTIST - FALUN

NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY

715-689-2125 or 715-689-2156 Brian Krause, Lead Pastor Steve Ward, Assoc. Pastor of Visitation 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)

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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., Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sun. School 10:45 a.m.

Interim Pastor Craig Jorgenson Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

ST. PETERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COMMUNITY CHURCH â&#x20AC;&#x153;Faith on Purposeâ&#x20AC;? (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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Coming events

Happenings in the Upper StĆ Croix Valley communities

MARCH

â&#x20AC;˘ Discover and explore Spanish at the library, 5:45 p.m., 715-825-2313.

Amery

â&#x20AC;˘ Northwoods Flyers Experimental Aircraft Assoc.

Club meets at the government center, Rm. 165, 7 p.m.

Milltown

THURSDAY/Ĺ&#x201D;Ĺ&#x161;

Siren

â&#x20AC;˘ Lyme disease education & support at Our Saviorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran Church, 7 p.m., 715-268-2566, 715-268-2035.

Webster â&#x20AC;˘ AARP tax help at the library, 8:30-11:15 a.m., 715-8667697. â&#x20AC;˘ Lions & Lioness food distribution at Connections, 13 p.m., 715-866-8151.

Centuria â&#x20AC;˘ Adult grief support group meeting at Holy Trinity Church, 6:30 p.m., 715-483-3363.

Frederic

FRIĆ Ĺ&#x2018;SUNĆ /Ĺ&#x2014;Ĺ&#x2018;Ĺ&#x2122;

â&#x20AC;˘ Learn to Hunt Turkey begins at Great Northern Outdoors, 6 p.m., 715-327-4417.

Siren

Grantsburg

â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Touch That Dialâ&#x20AC;? performances at the school.

Fri. & Sat. 7 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.

â&#x20AC;˘ Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s support group meeting at the medical center, 2 p.m., 715-689-2350.

FRIDAY/Ĺ&#x2014;

Siren

Grantsburg

â&#x20AC;˘ Rubyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pantry at 24534 Hwy. 35/70. Sign-up 1:30 p.m., distribution 2 p.m., $15 donation. â&#x20AC;˘ Burnett County Citizen Patrol meeting at the government center, jury room, 7 p.m.

â&#x20AC;˘ AARP tax help at the library, 8:30 a.m.-noon, 715-4632244.

Luck

St. Croix Falls

â&#x20AC;˘ Free classic movie, â&#x20AC;&#x153;An American in Paris,â&#x20AC;? at the museum, 7 p.m., 715-472-2770.

â&#x20AC;˘ 'RFXPHQWDU\ Ă&#x20AC;OPV DQG GLVFXVVLRQ RQ Ă XRULGH LQ drinking water at the library, 6:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Intro session of detox at True Health Naturopathic Medicine, 6:30 p.m., 715-483-1315, truehealthnm.com. â&#x20AC;˘ Special nature story time with guest presenters at Interstate Park, 10 a.m., 715-483-3747.

St. Croix Falls â&#x20AC;˘ Early-release-day games at the library, 2-4 p.m., 715483-1777. â&#x20AC;˘ 4K registration, 9 a.m. For info, contact 715-483-9823 Ext. 1100.

SATURDAY/Ĺ&#x2DC;

FRIĆ & SATĆ /Ĺ&#x201D;Ĺ&#x203A; & Ĺ&#x2022;Ĺ&#x2019; Dresser â&#x20AC;˘ Gun show at Trollhaugen. Fri. 5-9 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.5 p.m., 612-695-1425.

FRIĆ Ĺ&#x2018;SUNĆ /Ĺ&#x201D;Ĺ&#x203A;Ĺ&#x2018;Ĺ&#x2022;Ĺ&#x201C; Osceola â&#x20AC;˘ St. Croix Valley Christian Community Choirâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who Do You Say I Am?â&#x20AC;? at the Association Retreat Center, 7 p.m.

FRIDAY/Ĺ&#x201D;Ĺ&#x203A; Siren â&#x20AC;˘ Good Friday breakfast at the senior center, 7:3010:30 a.m., 715-349-2845.

St. Croix Falls â&#x20AC;˘ Cookbook Art Show kickoff at the library, 5-8 p.m.

SATURDAY/Ĺ&#x2022;Ĺ&#x2019; Amery â&#x20AC;˘ Rubyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pantry at Congregational Church. Doors open 8:30 a.m. Dist. 9 a.m., $15 donation, 715-268-7390.

Balsam Lake â&#x20AC;˘ Evening of Jazz & Fine Dining fundraiser at Paradise Landing for Unity jazz ensemble, 6-9 p.m., 715-825-2101.

Dresser â&#x20AC;˘ Easter egg hunt at Dresser Park, 10 a.m. Registration 9:15 a.m.

Frederic â&#x20AC;˘ Breakfast at the Masonic Lodge, 8 a.m.-noon

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Taylors Falls, Minn.

St. Croix Falls

â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Countdown to Easterâ&#x20AC;? musical at United Methodist Church, 4 p.m.

â&#x20AC;˘ Randy the Frog Guy at the library, 4 p.m., 715-4831777. â&#x20AC;˘ Learn how you can build a more humane community for Polk County. Shelter Community Action Team presentation at the library, 6 p.m.

APRIL

MONDAY/Ĺ&#x201C; Centuria

WEDNESDAY/Ĺ&#x2022;

â&#x20AC;˘ NAMI Connections recovery support group meeting at Fristad Lutheran Church, 7 p.m., namiconnectionspolkcounty@gmail.com.

â&#x20AC;˘ Early-stage Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s support group at the senior center, 10 a.m., 715-268-6605.

Clear Lake

Balsam Lake

â&#x20AC;˘ Compassionate Friends, Tri-County Chapter, grief support in death of a child at First Lutheran, 7 p.m., 715-263-2739.

â&#x20AC;˘ U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson at Paradise Landing, 67:30 p.m.

Luck â&#x20AC;˘ Indianhead Gem & Mineral Society meeting at the Luck Senior Center, 7:30 p.m.

Rice Lake

Luck â&#x20AC;˘ Danish meatball dinner at St. Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran Church, 5-7 p.m. Music by Tom Coen.

Siren

THURSĆ & FRIĆ / Ĺ&#x2013; & Ĺ&#x2014;

â&#x20AC;˘ AARP tax help at the senior center, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 715-349-7810. â&#x20AC;˘ Northland Beekeepers Assoc. meeting at the government center, 7 p.m., 715-327-5525.

Amery

â&#x20AC;˘ Michael Johnson performs at Festival Theatre, 7:30 p.m., 715-483-3387. â&#x20AC;˘ Sheriff departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Easter egg hunt at the fairgrounds, 10 a.m.-?.

â&#x20AC;˘ AARP tax help at the library, 8:30 a.m.-noon, 715-4722770.

Lewis â&#x20AC;˘ Lewis Jam - Bluegrass, gospel & country music at Lewis United Methodist Church, 6-9 p.m.

Taylors Falls, Minn.

TUESDAY/Ĺ&#x201D;

St. Croix Falls

Luck

Grantsburg â&#x20AC;˘ Craft and gift sale at the Legion hall, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 715-463-5723. â&#x20AC;˘ Star party with Mike Lynch at Crex, 7:30-10 p.m., 715463-2739. â&#x20AC;˘ Feed My Sheep at Grace Church in Grantsburg. Doors open 8 a.m., 715-463-5699. â&#x20AC;˘ Faculty Follies talent show fundraiser at the high school. Shows 3 & 7 p.m.. Dinner 4:30-7 p.m., 715-4635165 Ext. 160.

â&#x20AC;˘ Financial peace 9-week series begins at First Baptist Church, 7 p.m., 651-465-6792.

Luck Siren

Frederic

â&#x20AC;˘ Blood pressure screening at Bremer Bank, 9 a.m.1 p.m.

Danbury â&#x20AC;˘ Rubyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pantry at the town maintenance shop, $15 donation. Open 9:30 a.m., distribution 10-11:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Making maple sugar, 1804-style at Forts Folle Avoine, 715-866-8890.

â&#x20AC;˘ UWBC Campus Close-Up Day for seniors, 9:45 a.m.-4 p.m., 715-237-8176 Ext. 1

â&#x20AC;˘ Intro to the Ice Age Trail, a presentation at CafĂŠ Wren, 10 a.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Easter egg hunt at the Moose Lodge, 1 p.m., 715-3495923.

Amery

Amery â&#x20AC;˘ Spring Day of Renewal at First Lutheran Church. Registration 8:30-9 a.m. Call 715-268-6394 to register by Monday, March 25.

â&#x20AC;˘ AARP tax help at the senior center, 9 a.m.-noon. â&#x20AC;˘ Cardiac support group at the medical center, 1 p.m., 715-268-0291.

Clam Falls â&#x20AC;˘ Coffee hour at Clam Falls Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.

Grantsburg â&#x20AC;˘ AARP tax help at the library, 8:30 a.m.-noon, 715-4632244.

Balsam Lake â&#x20AC;˘ Middle school musical at Unity school. Thursday 1:30 p.m. and Friday 1:30 and 7 p.m.

THURSĆ Ć&#x201A; SATĆ & SUNĆ / Ĺ&#x2013;Ć&#x201A; Ĺ&#x2DC; & Ĺ&#x2122; Grantsburg â&#x20AC;˘ Learn to Hunt Turkey at Crex Meadows. Thurs. 5 p.m., Sat. & Sun. mentored hunt, 715-463-2896.

THURSDAY/Ĺ&#x2013; Frederic â&#x20AC;˘ Frederic area ACS Walk/Run kickoff at Hackerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lanes, 7 a.m., 715-653-2684.

Siren students to present â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Touch That Dialâ&#x20AC;?

Siren â&#x20AC;˘ Second-Chance Prom at Northwoods Crossing, 715349-2922. â&#x20AC;˘ Rainbow of Fun Carnival at the school, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

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

Every Monday Indianhead Barbershop Chorus meets at the Balsam Lake old courthouse, 7:30 p.m., 715-483-9202.

Baby and Me class - Amery Medical Center, 1-2 p.m.

Moms in Prayer, First Baptist, Amery, 1:30-2:30 p.m., 715-268-5408.

Play group for children and caretakers at the Burnett County Family Resource Center, 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Open Topic support group, 6:30 p.m. Call for location, 800-261-7233, Polk County.

Christian 12-Step Recovery group at Faith Lutheran Church, Balsam Lake, 7-8 p.m., 715-566-4215.

Every Tuesday Bingo - Burnett County Moose Lodge, Siren, 6 p.m.

Sexual assault support group, Polk County, 800-2617233 for location, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Domestic violence and sexual assault support group, 5:15 p.m. Call for location, 800-261-7233, Burnett County.

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

Every Thursday

The Latch breastfeeding support group at the St. Croix Regional Medical Center, 10:30 a.m.-noon, 715-483-0576.

Play group for children and caretakers at the Burnett County Family Resource Center, 10-11:30 a.m.

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

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AA meets at the West Denmark Lutheran Church, rural Luck, 9 - 10 a.m.