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&RXQFLO VSOLW PD\RU EUHDNV WLH YRWH by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer 67 &52,; )$//6 ² ´7KHUH¡V lots of passion around this issue,â€? St. Croix Falls Mayor %ULDQ %OHVL VWDWHG DERXW WKH FLW\¡V ongoing question of whether to Ă XRULGDWH WKHLU ZDWHU VXSSO\ 7KH LVVXH Ă€QDOO\ FDPH WR D KHDG at the Monday, April 8, common council meeting, where a split YRWH OHG WR %OHVL PRYLQJ WKDW WKH\ FRQWLQXH Ă XRULGDWLRQ DIWHU the council moved two months DJR WR VWRS Ă XRULGDWLRQ ZKLOH they considered the issue. After several months of input, debate and even a public forum on the issue, the council voted to reinstitute a lower concentration RI Ă XRULGH EDFN LQWR WKHLU PXnicipal water supply, starting 7XHVGD\ $SULO EXW LQ D ORZHU percentage than in the past. The decision did not come TXLFNO\ QRU HDVLO\ DQG RFFXUUHG after quite a bit of debate and discussion that night, with the FRXQFLO Ă€QDOO\ VSOLWWLQJ DQG %OHVL EHLQJ IRUFHG LQWR EHFRPing the deciding the vote to reinstate. Alderpersons Randy Korb and /RUHHQ 0RUUHOO YRWHG WR NHHS WKH Ă XRULGH RXW ZKLOH DOGHUSHUVRQV /RUL (ULFNVRQ DQG 'RQ $QGHUVRQ YRWHG WR SXW LW EDFN LQ The debate weighed heavy in the room, which did not have the large crowd of past meetLQJV RQ WKH LVVXH :KLOH GR]HQV of people, residents and nonresidents, have attended their meetings on the issue, the crowd was WKLQ LQ FRPSDULVRQ IRU WKH Ă€QDO decision. %OHVL QRWHG ULJKW DZD\ WKDW LQ spite of distinct differences on WKH YDOXH YHUVXV WKH SRVVLEOH ULVN RI WKH Ă XRULGDWLRQ WKH FRPPRQ denominator was altruism, “... everybody seemed to care about their neighbors at large.â€? ´%XW RQ DQ LVVXH OLNH WKLV ZH can just disagree. It’s been a good lesson in civics and participation,â€? he said as the council discussion began. Alderperson Loreen Morrell noted one possible glitch on whatever decision the council PDGH 7KDW WKH FLW\ PLJKW QHHG to buy additional equipment to DGMXVW WKHLU Ă XRULGH FRQFHQWUDtion levels, which city AdminisWUDWRU -RHO 3HFN FRQĂ€UPHG “Anything you do here is JRLQJ WR UHTXLUH VRPH Ă€QH WXQLQJ Âľ 3HFN VDLG ´$QG PD\ UHquire replacing pumps.â€? At issue is the current equipment would require dilution,

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pervisor Gene Olson tried to restore some balance to the discussion by offering, “The extra beds weren’t put in arbitrarily, they KDG DXWKRUL]DWLRQ 6R VRPHWKLQJ PXVW have changed since then.â€? Supervisor Gene McLain saw an opportunity to revisit the Nesvold issue, and SUHVVHG %XUQV WR GLVFXVV SUHYLRXV WHVWLmony regarding the existence of a signed OHWWHU RI UHVLJQDWLRQ %XUQV UHVSRQGHG “I’m under the advice of county counsel not to discuss the Nesvold matter,â€? then DGGHG Ă€UPO\ ´, ZLOO QRW GLVFXVV WKLV IXUther.â€? 6XSHUYLVRU *HUU\ 3DUGXQ WRRN PRUH RI D EDFNGRRU DSSURDFK TXHVWLRQLQJ %XUQV about his job description and hinting about the chain of command. Although WKHUH ZDVQ¡W D GLUHFW TXHVWLRQ DVNHG %XUQV UHVSRQGHG E\ FODULI\LQJ ´, UHSRUW to the sheriff.â€? Dresel implied that the chief deputy should have allegiance to the supervisors E\ VD\LQJ ´<RX¡UH SDLG IRU E\ WKH FRXQW\ board. We hired you.â€? Dresel recanted the comment after %XUQV FDOOHG KLP RQ LW “Did I understand you correctly? Did you just say in a public meeting that I’m ERXJKW DQG SDLG IRU"Âľ %XUQV DVNHG “No,â€? Dresel said, “I must’ve misVSRNH Âľ

%XUQV JRW ULJKW EDFN WR EXVLQHVV DQG ran through a list of the sheriff’s capital improvement requests, the highest priority being more storage space for evidence and proper storage containers. 7KH Ă€QDO DJHQGD LWHP ZDV D GLVFXVVLRQ about the dispatch center. After the suSHUYLVRUV YRWHG QRW WR PHUJH ZLWK 3RON County, an ad hoc committee was formed to develop a plan to either remodel on-site RU EXLOG RII VLWH %XW LW ZDV FOHDU WKDW WKH public safety committee wanted to move the ball forward anyway. Supervisor Phil Lindeman raised the issue of cost again, and Dresel wanted to move dispatch into the basement. When Supervisor Don Chell motioned to move the dispatch FHQWHU WR WKH EDVHPHQW 'UHVHO DVNHG KLP WR DPHQG KLV PRWLRQ WR WDNH GLVSDWFK UHsponsibility away from the sheriff and put it under the authority of the county board. When Chell amended his motion, 'UHVHO ZDV WKH Ă€UVW WR VD\ KH ZRXOGQ¡W vote for that. Again, it was Olson who restored order by reminding everyone that the ad hoc committee is overseeing this process and that, by rules, there should be no discussion until the motion has been seconded. The motion, itself, failed for ODFN RI D VHFRQG The next public safety committee meeting will be May 2.

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'LVWULFW SUHSDUHV IRU LQ EXGJHW UHGXFWLRQV by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer %$/6$0 /$.( ³ /RRNLQJ RQFH DJDLQ at decreasing state aid, coupled with a IUR]HQ UHYHQXH OLPLW DQG VHTXHVWUDWLRQ reductions, the Unity School District is preparing for a worst-case scenario budJHW UHGXFWLRQ RI 'LVWULFW $GPLQLVWUDWRU %UDQGRQ 5RELQson presented preliminary information on the 2013-14 budget to the school board at LWV UHJXODU 7XHVGD\ $SULO PHHWLQJ VD\LQJ WKDW WKH IRFXV ZLOO UHPDLQ RQ PLQLPL]LQJ WKH LPSDFW WR WKH FODVVURRPV NHHSLQJ the school’s unique offerings intact and continuing to pursue initiatives. Preliminary budget projections, which Robinson described as very rough estimates of estimates, show an increased levy to correspond with decreasing state DLG $ SRVVLEOH EXGJHW GHÀFLW RI will be met with a reduction target of KH VDLG WR DOORZ IRU DQ\ XQH[pected decreases in revenue or increases in expenditures. The reductions include possible staff reductions, amounting to $228,000, and the board approved nonrenewal notices in closed session prior to the meeting. 'HSHQGLQJ RQ HQUROOPHQW ÀJXUHV VDLG Robinson, about three full-time equivalent teachers and two full-time equivalent support staff could be cut. Another $178,000 in vehicle replacement and supply budgets was noted along with the staff reductions. About $40,000 in offsetting revenue was DOVR LGHQWLÀHG $OO QXPEHUV 5RELQVRQ HPSKDVL]HG are very preliminary. There are still many variables at play, he said, including the governor’s budget, employee compensa-

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I would like to thank you for your continued support in last week’s election. If you have any concerns or questions please feel free to call me or e-mail me at rockytop63@yahoo.com 580993 34Lp 24ap

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2013 - 2014 Full-Time Open Enrollment Information is as Follows: Dates Are: Monday, Feb. 4 Tuesday, April 30, 2013, by 4 p.m. 580882 34L

Family Practice MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED Mon., Wed., Fri. & Sat. (715) 635-6969 214 Spruce St. Spooner, WI Turtle Lake Office (Hwy. 8 & 63N) Tuesday and Thursday (715) 986-4600 www.LauritsenChiropractic.com

OPEN ENROLLMENT Online applications are recommended at: http://sms.dpi.wi.gov/sms_psctoc

Paper copies will be available during these dates at the St. Croix Falls School District, District Office, located at 740 Maple Drive, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin 54024. Application process: An application MUST be submitted ONLY for the NEW incoming school-age children. The students currently enrolled need not reapply and will continue in this program as long as the district has space available.

Any questions regarding open enrollment, please contact: Dayle Schultz, Open Enrollment Coordinator St. Croix Falls School District 581071 34-35L 715-483-2400

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Webster School District wishes to invite children who are three years old by July 1, 2013, to a “Birthday Partyâ€? in the Early Childhood room. The primary purpose of the birthday party is to screen and identify children with potential special needs who would be eligible for the Early Childhood Special Education classroom. During our birthday celebration, you and your child will... • Participate in a developmental screening • Have vision and hearing checked • Meet other three-year-olds in the community • Have birthday cake and receive a present Please contact the Webster Elementary office at 715-866-8210 to schedule an appointment.

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We are all born into a free society in the United States, but often into our own

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New board sworn in at Milltown by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer MILLTOWN — Village President LuAnn White, write-in winner in Milltown’s election, was sworn in for another WHUP RI RIÀFH GXULQJ WKH 0RQGD\ $SULO 8, meeting of the board, along with three trustees. (UOLQJ 9RVV WKH RQO\ LQFXPEHQW VHHNing re-election as trustee, was successful in his bid for another term. He was sworn LQ 0RQGD\ DORQJ ZLWK QHZFRPHUV -HII (ULFNVRQ DQG .HQGUD +DQVHQ Action at the April 8 meeting included the appointment of Marilyn Petersen and

(UOLQJ 9RVV WR WKH %RDUG RI 5HYLHZ ZKLFK ZLOO EH KHOG -XQH IURP S P DW WKH village hall. The shop and streets crew will return to summer hours beginning Monday, April 7KHVH KRXUV DUH 0RQGD\ WKURXJK 7KXUVGD\ IURP D P WR S P DQG IURP WR D P )ULGD\ 6SULQJ FOHDQXS ZLOO EH $SULO WKURXJK 0D\ ,WHPV ZLOO EH SLFNHG XS FXUEVLGH ZLWK D charge for appliances, furniture and other large items. No chemicals, paint or tires will be accepted. At the recommendation of the plan commission, the board voted to split a lot

RQ 'RORUHV 6WUHHW RZQHG E\ 0LNH DQG WKHPH &RPPXQLW\ 0DWWHUV # RXU OLEUDU\ Cheryl Peper, into two lots. There are The library will be hosting a photo scavcurrently two trailer homes on the lot. enger hunt, with three photos, one in each of three categories, posted daily. The categories are historic Milltown, current /LEUDU\ UHSRUW Deanna Wheeler, director of the Mill- Milltown, and within the library. The photos will be posted in the library town Public Library, announced that an agreement to purchase has been signed DQG RQ WKH OLEUDU\¡V )DFHERRN SDJH VDLG for the former grocery store property. Wheeler. Participants will have a form &ORVLQJ LV H[SHFWHG WR WDNH SODFH DW WKH RQ ZKLFK WR UHFRUG WKHLU GDLO\ Ă€QGV WR end of May, after the seller has removed be turned in to the library by closing on WKH XQGHUJURXQG WDQN ORFDWHG DW WKH VLWH Saturday, April 20. The winners will be QRWLĂ€HG 0RQGD\ $SULO and the property is deemed clean. 6KH DOVR VDLG WKDW QH[W ZHHN $SULO LV 1DWLRQDO /LEUDU\ :HHN ZLWK WKH

Centuria road project moves ahead )LUVW SUHFRQVWUXFWLRQ PHHWLQJ VHW IRU )ULGD\ by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer CENTURIA – Representatives from both Monarch Paving and MSA Engineering were in attendance at the Monday, April 8, regular monthly meeting of the &HQWXULD 9LOODJH %RDUG ZKHUH WKH\ EHJDQ WKH DUGXRXV WDVN RI SODQQLQJ D PDMRU downtown road reconstruction project. “They’re itching to get started,â€? stated YLOODJH FOHUN -XGL -HSVHQ ´%XW ZLWK WKLV ZHDWKHU VWRUPV FRPLQJ LW PD\ VORZ

things down.� Monarch Paving was selected last PRQWK DV WKH ÀUP WKDW ZLOO GR WKH EXON RI the project, which is a complete road reFRQVWUXFWLRQ UXQQLQJ IURP +Z\ ZHVW WR WKH *DQG\ 'DQFHU 7UDLO RQ )RXUWK Main Street. It also includes multiple streetlights on the roadway as well as DORQJ +Z\ The project is slated to be early on the FRQVWUXFWLRQ GRFNHW IRU 0RQDUFK DQG completion is expected by midsummer. 7KH ÀUVW PHHWLQJ RI DOO WKH SDUWLHV LQYROYHG ZLOO WDNH SODFH WKLV FRPLQJ )ULGD\ April 12, at the Centuria Village Hall, ZKHUH 0RQDUFK 06$ YLOODJH RIÀFLDOV

and employees will all be on hand to dis- of at no charge, as long as there is no garFXVV DQG FUHDWH D ZRUNDEOH WLPHOLQH IRU bage mixed in. Notices will be sent out the project. with village utility bills. • There were two presentations by repUHVHQWDWLYHV RI ORFDO RUJDQL]DWLRQV :LOG ,Q RWKHU ERDUG EXVLQHVV ‡ 7KH ERDUG Ă€QDOL]HG WKH DQQXDO VSULQJ River Habitat for Humanity and the Day FOHDQXS IRU WKH ZHHN RI 0D\ ZKHUH )ULHQGV SURJUDP %RWK ZHUH XSGDWHV DQG residents may leave unwanted items, general information on programs, donayard waste and other things curbside, tions or requests for assistance and volZLWK WKH YLOODJH FUHZ SLFNLQJ LW XS 7KHUH XQWHHU ZRUN • The three re-elected trustees were is a charge for many of the items disposal, and they cannot accept any appliance that RIĂ€FLDOO\ VZRUQ LQ DIWHU ODVW ZHHN¡V HOHFhas freon, such as a refrigerator, air condi- tions, as was village President Dave 0DUNHUW +H ZDV MRLQHG E\ 7UXVWHHV *RUWLRQHU RU GHKXPLGLĂ€HU <DUG ZDVWH VXFK DV EDJV RI OHDYHV FDQ GRQ 0RRUH 6WDQ 6ZLRQWHN DQG 5RG 3HWHUalso be left curbside, and will be disposed son. They all ran unopposed.

Close election changes Siren Village Board slightly by Sherill Summer Leader staff writer 6,5(1 6OLJKWO\ RYHU SHUFHQW RI Siren Village residents went to the poll on 7XHVGD\ $SULO WR YRWH :LWK DOO ÀYH candidates for village trustee receiving roughly equal votes the election was not RIÀFLDOO\ FDOOHG HOHFWLRQ QLJKW EXW DV RI 0RQGD\ $SULO WKH YRWH WDOO\ ZDV ÀQDO ,QFXPEHQW 3HJJ\ 0RRUH DQG 5LFN (QJVWURP ERWK UHFHLYHG YRWHV DQG ZHUH elected to the board. Outgoing President -DQ +XQWHU ZLOO MRLQ WKH ERDUG DV D WUXVWHH 6KH UHFHLYHG YRWHV %RWK LQFXPEHQW Tom Anderson and Ernie Swanson reFHLYHG YRWHV 'DYH $OGHQ ZDV HDVLO\ HOHFWHG 6LUHQ 9LOODJH SUHVLGHQW ZLWK votes. There were no other candidates for village president. The election rules changed slightly for this election so that absentee ballots had until Friday after the election to arrive at WKH YLOODJH RIÀFH DV ORQJ DV WKH EDOORWV ZHUH SRVWPDUNHG RQ RU EHIRUH HOHFWLRQ GD\ 9LOODJH FOHUN WUHDVXUH $QQ 3HWHUson reported that no absentee ballots were received after election day in Siren. 2XWJRLQJ 3UHVLGHQW -DQ +XQWHU WKDQNHG the board for their support during her terms as president during her last village board meeting as president held Thursday, April 4. The board will be reorgaQL]HG RQ 7XHVGD\ $SULO DW ZKLFK WLPH Dave Alden will be the village president. $PEXODQFH FRQWUDFW $OO %XUQHWW &RXQW\ WRZQV DQG YLOlages will be voting on a four-year ambulance contract with North Ambulance on 7KXUVGD\ $SULO DW WKH %XUQHWW &RXQW\ Towns Association meeting. The contract would begin in 2014 and extend through 7KH SULFH IRU DPEXODQFH service countywide would be adjusted according to the CPI the second and fourth year of the contract. The biggest debate this year is how the ambulance cost will be divided among

towns and villages. In the past, the cost was divided by population. The popuODWLRQ FRXQW LQ %XUQHWW &RXQW\ GRHV QRW count seasonal residents and visitors to the county, however, there is a proposal to divide the ambulance cost equally between population and improved parcels. This model would shift some of the cost away from villages with higher populaWLRQ WRZDUG WRZQV ZLWK ODUJH ODNHVLGH FRPPXQLWLHV VR WKH WRZQV RI :HEE /DNH -DFNVRQ 6FRWW DQG 2DNODQG ZRXOG DOO VHH substancial increases in ambulance costs, and all of the villages would pay less for ambulance under the new system. $QRWKHU GHEDWH LV KRZ TXLFNO\ WR FKDQJH WR WKH QHZ V\VWHP LI %XUQHWW County does in fact include improved parcels into the ambulance cost calculation. It was decided that at the ambulance vote, it is in the village board’s interest to vote for changing how the ambulance cost is divided to include improved parcels, but the board would also vote that the phase-in model be used that would give towns that will have higher cost time to adjust. Each town and village has one vote.

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Counties prepare for phasing in of Affordable Care Act provisions

by Rich Kremer Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIDE - Wisconsin  counties  have  begun  taking  steps  to  avoid  penalties  and  extra  costs  as  the  Affordable  Care  Act  be-­ gins  to  roll  out. Under  the  Affordable  Care  Act,  em-­ ployers,  including  county  governments,  will  have  to  set  what  are  known  as  look-­ back  periods  by  July  1.  This  establishes  a  time  frame  where  the  federal  government  measures  employment  and  hours  to  de-­

WHUPLQH ZKR TXDOLÂżHV IRU KHDOWK LQVXUDQFH in  the  next  year.  During  the  look-­back  pe-­ riod,  anyone  who  gets  more  than  30  hours  per  week  is  considered  full  time  under  the  act  and  will  qualify  for  health  insurance  the  next  year. Because  of  this,  Chippewa  County  Ad-­ ministrator  Frank  Pascarella  announced  they  are  dropping  about  15  three-­quarter  time  positions.  â€œWe’re  restructuring  the  departments  to  eliminate  three-­quarter  time  positions  and  basically  go  to  a  part-­

time  position.â€? Pascerella  says  reworking  these  posi-­ tions  will  help  them  avoid  $163,000  in  added  insurance  costs  under  the  new  law. In  Douglas  County,  Administrator  Andy  Lisak  says  they  are  more  worried  about  the  health-­care  act’s  â€œCadillac  health  planâ€?  tax.  When  an  individual  health  plans  costs  more  than  $10,020  per  year,  the  extra,  or  the  excise,  will  be  taxed  at  40  percent.  Lisak  says  this  could  cost  the  county  an  additional  $300,000  by  2018.

“Even  if  we  project  minimum  increases,  we  still  will  run  up  against  those  Cadillac  tax  levels.  We  would  be  faced  with  two  op-­ tions:  Either,  A,  paying  the  excise  tax,  or  % KDYLQJ WR UHGXFH WKH EHQHÂżWV WKDW ZH offer  within  our  health  plan.â€? Both  administrators  say  that  although  it  will  increase  costs  to  counties,  it  will  also  increase  the  number  of  people  covered.

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thing  people  could  be  critical  of  is  that  we  aren’t  going  to  the  northern  Superior  area,  but  we  did  that  two  years  ago.  That’s  all  part  of  the  process  is  moving  them  around.â€? Nygren  says  he  will  be  holding  some  local  budget  listening  sessions  in  the  com-­ ing  weeks,  as  will  JFC  Senate  Republicans  Joe  Liebham  and  Co-­Chair  Alberta  Dar-­ ling.

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Several look strong already despite slow start to season by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer %$/6$0 /$.( ² ,Q KLV WK VHDVRQ DV KHDG ER\V WUDFN FRDFK DW 8QLW\ DV ZHOO as spending seven seasons as the Unity PLGGOH VFKRRO WUDFN FRDFK 0LNH 0RUULV LV all too familiar with what can sometimes EH D SURORQJHG VWDUW WR WKH VSULQJ WUDFN VHDVRQ %XW WKDW GRHVQ¡W PHDQ KH DQG WKH RWKHU FRDFKHV RI WKH :HVW /DNHODQG GRQ¡W DOUHDG\ KDYH D KDQGOH RQ ZKDW NLQG RI WDOHQW WKH\¡OO KDYH WR ZRUN ZLWK WKLV VHDVRQ Morris feels just about every team has a shot at a conference title this year. “All in DOO , WKLQN WKH FRQIHUHQFH UDFH PD\ EH RQH of those contested by multiple teams this year,â€? Morris said. As for the Unity boys team, Morris says he has a strong freshman group of boys who have shown promise at the indoor WUDFN PHHWV DQG LI WKH\ FRQWLQXH WR LPprove throughout the spring season the Eagles will be a tough team to beat. “ We have a talented group of freshmen that are out this year and they have shown an ability to compete on the varsity level already in our indoor meets. If we can continue to help them improve it will be an exciting group,â€? said Morris. Other athletes adding to the pool of talent include Colton Sorensen, who led WKH :HVW /DNHODQG LQ WKH SROH YDXOW ODVW season with a jump of 13 feet, 3 inches. Sorensen placed high in the relays and long jump as well. Oliver Raboin will be expected to be another strength in the throwing events after last season, where KH WRRN VHFRQG LQ WKH VKRW SXW ZLWK D throw of 44 feet, 8 inches. Other contendHUV LQ YDULRXV HYHQWV LQFOXGH -RVK 6WDJH LQ WKH VSULQWV -XVWLQ %UDGOH\ LQ SROH YDXOW DQG =DFK -RKQVRQ LQ KRUL]RQWDO MXPSV and middle-distance running. While just about any team in the confer-

6W &URL[ )DOOV WUDFN 67 &52,; )$//6 ² 7KH /DNHODQG &RQference champion Saints girls from 2012 ZLOO KRSH WR PDNH UHSHDW LQ DQG ZLWK 21 girls on the roster this season, many of whom are returning letter winners as well as, all-conference athletes, the girls could be the team to beat this season. “I am very excited about our season with a number of letter winners returning, as well as a number of all-conference athletes. We have 21 girls on our roster ZKR KDYH EHHQ ZRUNLQJ KDUG GHVSLWH WKH snowy start to the season. I am fortunate to have some of the nicest, most dedicated DWKOHWHV WR ZRUN ZLWK VR , DP KRSLQJ IRU a very positive season,â€? said coach Steph %HOLVOH ZKR IHHOV WKDW EHVLGHV KHU WHDP :HEVWHU DQG 6KHOO /DNH FRXOG EH WHDPV WR watch out for. )UHGHULF /XFN WUDFN DWKOHWHV VKRYHO VQRZ IURP WKH DUHDV DURXQG WKH WKURZLQJ ULQJ IRU GLVFXV One of the biggest strengths of the team DW WKH )UHGHULF +LJK 6FKRRO RQ 0RQGD\ $SULO z 3KRWR E\ 0DUW\ 6HHJHU ZLOO EH LQ WKH Ă€HOG HYHQWV SDUWLFXODUO\ ence could have a shot at a title by the end FRDFK ZLWK PRUH WKDQ \HDUV RI FRDFK- with long and triple jump, as well as the RI WKH VHDVRQ OLNH PRVW FRDFKHV 0RUULV ing under his belt, and will once again high jump. “Our jumps crew of Sydney Geisness, feels St. Croix Falls could be at the top of OHDG WKH (DJOH JLUOV WHDP %LHOPHLHU VD\V the team has good numbers in various Hayley Cermin and Kierstyn Campbell the heap in boys competition. ´, WKLQN 6&) KDV VRPH RXWVWDQGLQJ events, including junior Emily Gross, who VKRXOG ORRN WR DGG D QXPEHU RI SRLQWV IRU returning athletes as does Grantsburg. TXDOLĂ€HG WR WKH VWDWH PHHW ODVW VHDVRQ LQ us throughout the season. Our distance races should also have strengths with Webster has the excitement of a winning WKH VKRW SXW DQG Ă€QLVKHG WK RYHUDOO 'HVSLWH D ODFN RI GLVWDQFH UXQQHUV WKH UHWXUQLQJ OHWWHU ZLQQHU (ULFD %HUJPDQQ VWUHDN VR WKH\ FDQ¡W EH FRXQWHG RXW LI RXU freshmen can continue to improve and we Eagle girls have strength elsewhere, in- OHDGLQJ WKH WHDP LQ WKDW DUHD Âľ %HOLVOH FDQ NHHS HYHU\RQH KHDOWK\ ZH KRSH WR EH cluding the throwing events with Gross said. and Kourtney Collins. Sprinting is a a factor,â€? Morris said. See Track/next page 0LNH %LHOPHLHU LV DQRWKHU 8QLW\ WUDFN strength with Paige Lunsmann, Emma

Baseball continued VWUXFN RXW RI WKH EDWWHUV RQ RQO\ SLWFKHV $ VOLJKWO\ LQVLGH NQXFNOHEDOO WKDW the Chequamegon batter had all day to get out of the way of, was the only blemLVK RQ RQH RI WKH Ă€QHVW JDPHV SLWFKHG LQ a long Pirate playoff history. The Pirates ORVW LQ WKH VHFWLRQDO Ă€QDO WR WKH HYHQWXDO state champion, Prescott, 4-2 later that day. An inspired group of assistants, Ted Gerber, Adam Olson, Scott Hoefs and %U\DQ 9LOVWUXS EULQJ TXLWH D IHZ \HDUV RI EDVHEDOO NQRZOHGJH DQG VDYY\ WR WKH table. Weather will be a huge issue with the cancellation of several nonconference games already. Any rained-out games QRZ RU HYHQ EOL]]DUGV FRXOG KDYH D KXJH impact on the progress of the season. “The crummy weather this spring has every team in the state scrambling. We will all need to reschedule at least three or four conference games. The biggest problem will be Lucas Willis having to bump some good nonconference JDPHV RQ RXU VFKHGXOH WR PDNH XS FRQference games. There’s no doubt some of our nonconference opponents will do the same to us. We had 24 games on our VFKHGXOH EXW LW¡V UHDOLVWLF WR WKLQN ZH PLJKW ORVH Ă€YH RU VL[ RI WKRVH JDPHV Âľ – Scott Hoffman

7XUWOH /DNH &OD\WRQ DQG *UDQWVEXUJ 6RPH RI WKH NH\ UHWXUQLQJ SOD\HUV LQFOXGH %URGLH .XQ]H '\ODQ /HPD\ Karsten Petersen and Trent Strapon. One of the other strengths of the team, according to Humpal, will be the starting pitchLQJ ZKLFK ZLOO EH NH\ LQ VXFK D VKRUWHQHG VHDVRQ IUDPHZRUN 7KH\¡OO DOVR QHHG strong, steady pitching if the offense can’t produce any runs. ´2XU ZHDNQHVV ZLOO EH RXU EDWV LI we improve in this area we could be all right,â€? said Humpal. – Marty Seeger

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extra innings. “We will be a relatively young team again this season, however, we still have eight returning letter winners from last years squad. Hoping that this experience will be of value to this year’s team, , ZRXOG OLNH WR WKLQN WKDW ZH ZLOO EH FDpable of improving on last year’s record. +RSHIXOO\ Ă€QLVKLQJ RU EHWWHU RQ WKH VHDVRQ Âľ VDLG FRDFK %ULDQ -DFREVRQ ZKR is in his 11th season as head coach. He has VSHQW D WRWDO RI \HDUV LQ WKH FRDFKLQJ UDQNV DW 6W &URL[ )DOOV 7KH :HVW /DNHODQG LV ORDGHG ZLWK TXDOity teams this year that include Turtle /DNH &OD\WRQ DQG *UDQWVEXUJ LV DQRWKHU 6W &URL[ )DOOV EDVHEDOO 67 &52,; )$//6 ² 7KH 6W &URL[ )DOOV IDYRULWH ZKR HQGHG XS LQ WKH VHFWLRQDO Ă€baseball team is getting set to improve nals last year. Cameron is another solid on a record 8-14 overall last season and, EDVHEDOO SURJUDP DQG -DFREVRQ IHHOV GHVSLWH PRYLQJ LQWR D PRUH VWDFNHG :HVW /XFN )UHGHULF FRXOG EH DQRWKHU VWURQJ /DNHODQG &RQIHUHQFH ZLWK HLJKW GLIIHUHQW team. “Strength of our team will be the fact teams, it’s a real possibility for the Saints. that we have some young players coming 7KH WHDP ZHQW LQ WKH FRQIHUHQFH ODVW season, but several close games could up that will provide us with some depth, have gone either way. Four of them were and valuable competition in practice,â€? decided by a run, and three went into VDLG -DFREVRQ The Saints also have two returning

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/XFN )UHGHULF EDVHEDOO LUCK – Perhaps it goes without saying but third-year head coach Ryan Humpal exclaims that he’s most excited for the snow to leave so they can get the season under way. Humpal has reason to be excited as his team gets ready to start the second year as a cooperative team with /XFN )UHGHULF ,Q LWV ÀUVW VHDVRQ DV D FR RS WKH WHDP ÀQLVKHG LQ WKH FRQIHUHQFH DQG KDV QHDUO\ HYHU\RQH EDFN DQG EHWWHU WKDQ ever. The team could be a team to beat LQ WKH QHZ :HVW /DNHODQG OLQHXS EXW Humpal believes anyone in the conferHQFH ZLOO EH D NH\ RSSRQHQW LQFOXGLQJ

8QLW\ EDVHEDOO %$/6$0 /$.( ² 7KH 8QLW\ (DJOHV EDVHEDOO WHDP Ă€QLVKHG QHDU WKH WRS RI WKH FRQIHUHQFH ODVW VHDVRQ ZLWK D UHFRUG EXW D VROLG VHDVRQ TXLFNO\ WXUQHG VRXWK DV WKH\ ZHUH RXVWHG E\ $PHU\ LQ WKH Ă€UVW round of the playoffs. They’ll, no doubt, hope to improve on that record as they return eight seniors to the lineup, which coach Matt Humpal says could add some experience to the team. “We should be good, offensively, with a number of players who have improved over the last couple of years at the plate,â€? Humpal said. “Last year, our pitching staff really struggled. This year we are hoping that the boys that we put on the mound last year have a little more experience and can be successful.â€? 5HWXUQLQJ NH\ SOD\HUV LQFOXGH DOO FRQIHUHQFH SOD\HUV =DF %D[WHU DQG .\OH 6RUHQVHQ DQG -DFRE 5XFN ZKR ZDV WKH team’s starting pitcher on many nights. $DURQ .RVKDWND ZDV WKH WHDP¡V OHDGLQJ scorer over the past two seasons, and Mitch Egge has proved power with a pair RI KRPH UXQV ODVW VHDVRQ -XVWLQ 0RRQH\ ZDV DOVR D VROLG FHQWHU Ă€HOGHU DV ZHOO DFcording to Humpal. “Our conference should be very competitive, with our new additions, but Grantsburg is still the team to beat. With our experience, we are hoping to contend for a conference title,â€? Humpal said. – Marty Seeger

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continued efforts to overturn ObamaCare, and how to solve many of the pending implementation problems that led to the enactment initially, such as noncoverage for pre-existing conditions, individual monetary limits, exploding costs of care and the high number of people who use the emergency room for primary care. He again referred to the power of the PDUNHWSODFH DQG UHLWHUDWHG DOPRVW YHUEDtim, his previous comments and concerns about health-care overhaul. “It’s because the consumers of health care have been separated from the payment of it,â€? he said. “We don’t have a very well-functioning health-care system. It still produces some of the best health care in the world, but it’s got its problems; but the direction you go is not with increasing the government’s control over it, or their involvement.â€? He cited his own business’s dealings with health savings accounts and highdeductible plans as a solution, and said consumer-friendly nurse practitioners and triage-style approaches through pharmacies and retail stores are part of the answer. -RKQVRQ DOVR FLWHG WKH UHSHDO RI WKH PHGical device tax as an example of possible bipartisan support for ways to “lessen the damage.â€? He was vague on how to deal with issues such as pre-existing conditions or PHGLFDO EDQNUXSWF\ EXW VXJJHVWHG WKHUH were similarities to auto and home insurance claim requirements. “We’re a compassionate society. Hospitals will donate or doctors will give those services pro bono,â€? he said. “It may be an LPSHUIHFW V\VWHP EXW LW¡V ZRUNHG EHWWHU than what ObamaCare is going to do.â€? -RKQVRQ VDLG KH ´OLNHG EHLQJ IDFW FKHFNHGÂľ E\ YDULRXV RUJDQL]DWLRQV LQ media, but said they “needed to do more WR OD\ RXW WKH IDFWV DQG Ă€JXUHV RQ WKH GHSWK RI WKH GHEW SUREOHP Âľ +H DOVR WDONHG DERXW WKH QHHG WR FRQtinue to advance forest harvesting, and VDLG WKDW WKHUH DUH ´ IRUHVWU\ UHVRXUFHV being wasted,â€? and that it can lead to ways to solve some of the job issues in this part of Wisconsin. :KHQ DVNHG DERXW ZD\V WR PDNH KLJK RIĂ€FHV VXFK DV &RQJUHVV PRUH DFFHVVLEOH to nonmillionaires or those behest to speFLDO LQWHUHVW LQĂ XHQFHV -RKQVRQ ZDV TXLFN to call the so-called McCain-Feingold camSDLJQ Ă€QDQFH UHIRUPV D ´GLVDVWHUÂľ DQG VDLG PRVW RI WKH FDPSDLJQ Ă€QDQFH UHIRUPV have been overturned by the courts. “There’s actually something called the First Amendment. People have a right to petition their government, they have the right to free speech,â€? he said, sayLQJ KH VXSSRUWHG WKH VR FDOOHG &LWL]HQV United ruling–U.S. Supreme Court decision equating corporations to people–and didn’t have a problem with any of the speFLDO LQWHUHVW LQĂ XHQFHV EH WKH\ IURP FRUSRrations, unions or other interests. ´, WKLQN WKHUH VKRXOGQ¡W EH DQ\ OLPLWV RQ contributions, so long as there’s disclosure ... it ought to be up to that candidate ... if WKH\ UHDOO\ ZDQW WR DFFHSW WKDW PLOOLRQV RI GROODUV DQG DOO WKH EDJJDJH WKDW JRHV with it,â€? he said. “One of the major problems with Congress is that we limit all the donations ... it’s become a full-time job to be able to raise the money it costs to get a message out.â€? “It ‘s worth spending some money to engage in that political debate,â€? he said in closing.

Sen. Ron Johnson makes sobering presentation to Siren Chamber of Commerce

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(April 3, 10, 17) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Royal Credit Union, a federal credit union, 200 Riverfront Terrace Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703, Plaintiff, vs. Brendan M. Gentz 1890 98th Avenue Dresser, Wisconsin 54009, Tiffany L. Hanson, a/k/a Tiffany C. Hanson, a/k/a Tiffany L. Whall 628 170th Street Osceola, Wisconsin 54020, Gionis Law Office 109 North Washington P.O. Box 636 St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin 54024, John Doe, Mary Roe, and XYZ corporation, Defendants. Case Type: 30404 Case No. 12CV486 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 22, 2012, the Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell the following described real property at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: May 2, 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 Sixteen (16), of the Plat of Rolling Hills First Addition “a County Plat� being a division of Lot Four (4) of Certified Survey Map No. 4588, Volume 20, page 140, Document No. 685791, located in the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4 of NW 1/4), Section Thirteen (13), Township Thirty-three (33) North, Range Eighteen (18) West, Town of Garfield, Polk County, Wisconsin EXCEPTING therefrom that part of said Lot Sixteen (16) more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of said Lot Sixteen (16); thence North 00 degrees 40’12� West, along the West line of said Lot Sixteen (16); 19.03 feet; thence South 89 degrees 52’10� East, 238.62 feet to the East line of said Lot Sixteen (16); thence South 23 degrees 59’51� East, along the East line of said Lot Sixteen (16); 21.56 feet to the Southeast corner of said Lot Sixteen (16); thence North 89 degrees 43’06� West, along the South line of said Lot Sixteen (16), 247.17 feet to the Southwest corner of said Lot Sixteen (16) and the point of beginning. (FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: Plaintiff believes that the property address is 1890 98th Avenue, Dresser, 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/#16347 580754 WNAXLP

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(Mar. 27, Apr. 3, 10) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Royal Credit Union, a federal credit union, 200 Riverfront Terrace Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703, Plaintiff, vs. Brian P. Liggett 715 8th Avenue Centuria, Wisconsin 54824, Lisa M. Nelson 715 8th Avenue Centuria, Wisconsin 54824, Capital One Bank (USA), National Association, f/k/a Capital One Bank 4851 Cox Road Glen Allen, Virginia 23060, John Doe, Mary Roe, and XYZ corporation, Defendants. 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 Assessor’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

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(Apr. 10, 17, 24) 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. Brent G. Berg 414 Caroll Street Osceola, Wisconsin 54020, John Doe, Mary Roe, and XYZ corporation, Defendants. Case Type: 30404 Case No. 12CV462 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 26, 2012, the Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell the following described real property at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: May 9, 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 26, VIEBROCK’S ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF OSCEOLA, POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN. (FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: Plaintiff believes that the property address is 414 Caroll Street, Osceola, 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/#16341 580951 WNAXLP

LVVXH ZRUWKOHVV FKHFN .HQQHWK + *DOH :HEVWHU VSHHGLQJ 5XVVHOO ( 1LOHV )UHGHULF LQDWWHQWLYH GULYLQJ =DFKDU\ 5 4XLJOH\ :HEVWHU 2:, OLFHVQH UHYRNHG VL[ PRQWKV DOFRKRO DVVHVVPHQW $PEHU $ 5LFNLVRQ 6LUHQ 2:, OLFHQVH UHYRNHG VL[ PRQWKV DOFRKRO DVVHVVPHQW 7UHQW ' 6XWKHUODQG *UDQWVEXUJ EDWWHU\ SUREDWLRQ UHYRNHG IRXU PRQWK MDLO VHQWHQFH EDWWHU\ SUREDWLRQ UHYRNHG IRXU PRQWK MDLO VHQWHQFH (Apr. 10, 17, 24) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY U.S. Bank National Association ND, Plaintiff, vs. Sandra Lynn Hoff a/k/a Sandra L. Hoff, Defendant. Case Code: 30404 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 12 CV 584 Hon. Jeffery L. Anderson PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on the 1st day of March, 2013, the Sheriff of Polk County will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: May 2, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. TERMS: 10% of successful bid must be paid to the Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified check. Balance due within 10 days of court approval. Purchaser is responsible for payment of all transfer taxes and recording fees. Sale is AS IS in all respects. PLACE: Front Entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810. DESCRIPTION: See Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein. EXHIBIT A Legal Description The Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SE 1/4 NW 1/4) and part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE 1/4 SW 1/4) which lies North of the Highway running East and West through said 40-acre tract, except a strip of land 30 rods wide off the West side of the above-described premises as heretofore deeded to Alfred Goldberg by deed recorded in Vol. 110 of Deeds, Page 379, in the office of the Register of Deeds, Polk County, Wisconsin; and Lot 4 and all that part of Lot 5, which lies North of the highway running East and West in William J. Starr’s Subdivision of the NW 1/4 SE 1/4, all of said lands being in Section 28-37-17, Polk County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1555 State Road 48, Frederic, WI. Peter Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Stein & Moore, P.A. Attorneys for Plaintiff 332 Minnesota St. Suite W-1650 St. Paul, MN 55101 580952 (651) 224-9683 WNAXLP

(Apr. 10, 17, 24) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BRANCH I Bremer Bank N.A. 8555 Eagle Point Blvd. Lake Elmo, MN 55042, Plaintiff -vsScott C. McPherson and Twyla M. McPherson, husband and wife 664D 270th Avenue Frederic, WI 54837 Centra Care Health System 1200 N. 6th Avenue St. Cloud, MN 56303, Defendants File 13 CV 124 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION Foreclosure of Mortgage: 30404 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO EACH PERSON NAMED ABOVE AS A DEFENDANT: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or legal action against you. Within forty (40) days after April 15, 2013, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the Complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the Court, whose address is Clerk of Circuit Court, Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main Street, Suite 300, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, and to John K. Higley, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 700 Wolske Bay Road, Suite #100, Menomonie, Wisconsin 54751. 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 in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. Dated: April 3, 2013. SCHOFIELD, HIGLEY & MAYER, S.C. Attorney for Plaintiff By: /s/John K. Higley State Bar I.D. # 1008519 Bay View Offices, Suite 100 700 Wolske Bay Road Menomonie, WI 54751 715-235-3939 581160 WNAXLP

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(Apr. 10, 17, 24) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WASHBURN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HARLAN CAROL KARLSTAD DOD: 1/30/2013 Order Setting Time to Hear Petition for Administration and Deadline for Filing Claims (Formal Administration) Case No. 13PR17 A petition for formal administration was filed. THE COURT FINDS: The decedent, with date of birth July 22, 1938, and date of death January 30, 2013, was domiciled in Baxter County, State of Arkansas, with a mailing address of 344 Bayless Court, Gassville, Arkansas 72635. THE COURT ORDERS: 1. The petition be heard at the Washburn County Courthouse, Shell Lake, Wisconsin, before Circuit Court Judge/Circuit Court Commissioner Eugene D. Harrington on May 6, 2013, at 9:15 a.m. You do not need to appear unless you object. The petition may be granted if there is no objection. 2. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is July 18, 2013. 3. A Claim may be filed at the Washburn County Courthouse, Shell Lake, Wisconsin. 4. Heirship will be determined at the hearing on petition for final judgment. 5. Publication of this notice is notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown. Hon. Eugene D. Harrington Circuit Court Judge April 2, 2013 Katherine M. Stewart P.O. Box 364 Spooner, WI 54801 715-635-9081 Bar Number: 1005716 581055 WNAXLP

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The Monthly Town Board Meeting Will Be Held April 15, 2013, At The Cushing Community Center At 7 p.m. Agenda: Clerk minutes; Treasurer report; Update on town leases; Decisions on delinquent pp taxes; Citizen concerns; Approve operator licenses; Board vote on Records Access Ordinance and Fee Resoluion; Board decide payment for jury duty for fulltime employees; Road maint. report; Set May agenda; Pay bills and Adjournment. 581117 34L 24a Julie Peterson, Clerk

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TOWN OF LUCK ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Tuesday, April 16

Notice is hereby given to electors of the Town of Luck, in Polk County, Wisconsin, that the Annual Town Meeting of said town will be held on third Tuesday of April, 2013, at 8 p.m., at the Luck Town Hall, following the regular Monthly Town Meeting for the transaction of such business as shall come lawfully before it. Dated April 2, 2013. 580753 Lloyd Nelson, Town Clerk 33-34L

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TOWN OF BALSAM LAKE MONTHLY & ANNUAL BOARD MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the Balsam Lake Annual Meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. on April 15, 2013. Following the Annual Town Meeting, the Town of Balsam Lake will hold its Regular Meeting at the town hall at 8 p.m. The agenda includes: Public comment, minutes, approval of bills, updates on town road projects and other misc. updates. 581226 34L 24d Brian R. Masters, Clerk

NOTICE OF SPRING CLEANUP Danbury and Swiss Cemeteries

The Town of Swiss will be conducting its spring cleanup of both the Danbury and Swiss Cemeteries on or about the 1st of May. We will be removing faded/dried-up decorations as to prepare for Memorial Day Weekend. Should you desire to save items, please have decorations removed by the above date. 581127 34-35L Swiss Town Board

The Annual Meeting Will Be Held On Mon., April 22, 2013, At 7 p.m. At The Town/Fire Hall For the Town Board Lorraine Radke, Clerk

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SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE A Special Meeting Of The Meenon Town Board Will Be Held At 6 p.m. On Wednesday, April 17, At The Meenon Town Hall To Swear In The Newly Elected Town Board Members Respectfully Submitted, Suzanna M. Eytcheson Meenon Town Clerk

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TOWN OF LUCK BOARD MEETING Tuesday, April 16, 2013 7 p.m., Town Hall Agenda 1. Oath of Officers 2. Reading of the minutes 3. Treasurer’s Report 4. Review and pay bills 5. Appoint Treasurer 6. Appoint clerk 7. Act on Fire line change 8. Patrolman’s report Any additional Agenda will be posted in the Luck Town Hall and Clerk’s Office. 581184 34L

TOWN OF SIREN - ANNUAL MEETING APRIL 18, 2013

The Annual Meeting for the Town of Siren will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. at the Siren Town Hall. The Annual Report will be posed at the Siren Town hall. 580430 33-34L Mary Hunter, Clerk, 715-349-5119

ANNUAL MEETING TOWN OF WEST SWEDEN Tuesday, April 16, 2013, 6 p.m.

The 2013 Annual Meeting For The Town Of West Sweden Will Be Held Tues., April 16, At 6 p.m. At The Town Hall The 2012 Financial Report will be presented. Matters that will be voted on will be: Snowplowing and Sanding rates for the 2013-2014 season and charitable con tributions. Family Pathways will also make a presentation. The regular monthly board meeting will immediately follow the Annual meeting. 581224 34L Andrea Lundquist, Clerk

NOTICE TOWN OF McKINLEY

The Monthly Board Meeting For The Town Of McKinley Will Be Held On Wednesday, April 17, 2013, At 7 p.m. Agenda will be posted.

Notice Is Hereby Also Given That The Annual Town Meeting Will Be Held At 8 p.m. Following The Board Meeting.

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING TOWN OF TRADE LAKE

The Annual Meeting Of The Town Of Trade Lake Will Be Held On Wednesday, April 17, 2013, Immediately Following The April Monthly Town Board Meeting Which Begins At 6 p.m.

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POLK COUNTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT C.N.A. - Golden Age Manor $13.12/hr. + shift differential of 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.) shifts 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 16, 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 581219 34L

Please see postings for agenda of the Monthly Meeting. Trade Lake Town Hall Deborah L. Christian, Clerk 580740 33-34L 23-24a www.tradelakewi.com

PUBLIC NOTICE

The public is hereby notified the Public Housing Agency (PHA) for fiscal year 2013 of the Burnett County Housing Authority is available for review and inspection for a 45-day period beginning on March 15, 2013, and ending on April 26, 2013. These plans can be viewed at the office of the Burnett County Housing Authority, 7350 E. Main Street, Webster, Wisconsin, during the following normal business hours Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. till noon, and 12:30 through 4 p.m. excluding legal holidays. A public hearing to receive and comments on the plans will be held April 29, 2013, between the hours of 2 and 3 p.m. in the community room located at Cedarwood Manor East, 7350 E. Main Street, Webster, Wisconsin. Burnett County Housing Authority 581126 34L Mark Olsen, Executive Director

TOWN OF MILLTOWN ANNUAL MEETING

Mon., April 22, 2013 7 p.m. Milltown Fire Hall Milltown, WI

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NOTICE OF MEETING

TOWN OF WEST SWEDEN Notice Is Hereby Given That The Town Board Meeting Is Scheduled To Be Held On Tuesday, April 16, 2013, Immediately Following The Annual Meeting At The Town Hall Agenda: 1. Call meeting to order 2. Corrections on the printed agenda 3. Clerk Report 4. Treasurer Report 5. Public input 6. Old business – A. North Land Ambulance Inter-Community Agreement 7. Employee/Hwy. Report 8. Correspondence 9. New business 10. Review bills/vouchers 11. Set next meeting date 12. Move to adjourn Respectfully Submitted, 581225 Andrea Lundquist, Clerk 34L

TOWN OF LAKETOWN BURNING RESTRICTION

No burning is allowed from midnight until 6 p.m. from April 1 through June 1, 2013. Patsy Gustafson Town Clerk

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(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

VILLAGE OF SIREN - REQUEST FOR BIDS CLEANING SERVICE - VILLAGE HALL

The Village of Siren is requesting bids for a weekly cleaning service contract for Village Hall. Specifications can be picked up at Village Hall or are posted on the Village’s Web site at http://visitsiren.com/?110650. Please submit your sealed bid to the Village of Siren, 24049 First Avenue, P.O. Box 23, Siren, WI 54872, by noon on April 17, 2013. The Village reserves the right to reject any or all bids. 581054 34L WNAXLP EOE.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

ASSISTANT ZONING ADMINISTRATOR

Full-time position available with Burnett County in N.W. Wisconsin. www.burnettcounty.com for further details or 715-349-2181. Application deadline 04/19/2013. E.O.E. 581145 34-35L 24a,b,c

POLK COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY Monthly Board Meeting Thursday, April 18, 2013, at 9 a.m. Shoreview Apartments, Balsam Lake

Agenda: I. Call to Order. II. Minutes. III. Financial Reports. IV. Operations Report. V. Unfinished Business. VI. New 581023 34L Business. VII. Adjourn.

NOTICE OF AQUATIC PLANT MANAGEMENT ON ROUND LAKE IN BURNETT COUNTY Northern Aquatic Services hereby notifies as specified per Chapter NR 107, WI Administrative Code; that it intends to treat approximately 16 acres of Round Lake (Trade River system) with aquatic pesticides to control nuisance exotic aquatic vegetation. The proposed treatment would occur during the spring and summer of 2013. Northern Aquatic Services will conduct a public informational meeting on the proposed treatment if five or more individuals, organizations, special units of government or local units of government request one. Any request for a public meeting on this treatment must be made within five days after this notice is published. The request must specify the topics to be discussed at the meeting, including problems and alternatives, and must be sent to: Northern Aquatic Services, 1061 240th Street, Dresser, WI 54009, and to the WDNR, 810 581228 34L W. Maple Street, Spooner, WI 54801.

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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:

NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Grantsburg School District March 28, 2013

Job Title 5th-Grade Teacher Job Description There are currently two 100% FTE 5th-grade openings for the 2013/14 school year. Qualifications Appropriate Wisconsin Certification: Elementary Education. Requirements Elementary experience preferred. Individual should have the skills to teach in an active, hands-on and student-centered approach. Background of teaching with guided reading, using a balanced literacy approach desired. Having the knowledge to differentiate instruction is a must. Being comfortable utilizing technology including iPads and interactive boards during a lesson is highly desired. Experience in working in a PLC is desired but not necessary to apply. How to Apply Send letter of application, resume, credentials (three current letters of recommendation and transcripts) and a copy of license by April 18, 2013. Contact Brad Jones, Principal Grantsburg Middle School 500 East James Ave. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-2455 The School District of Grantsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, 580623 33-34L sex, religion or handicap.

LUCK KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION 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 child’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 child’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. 579850 21-24a 32-35L

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 child’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.

NOTICE OF HEARING

The Polk County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, WI. The Board will call the public hearing to order at 8:30 a.m., recess at 8:45 a.m. to view the sites and will reconvene at 1 p.m. at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, WI. At that time, the applicant will inform the board of their request. (THE APPLICANT MUST APPEAR AT 1 P.M. WHEN THE BOARD RECONVENES AT THE GOVERNMENT CENTER). DANIEL ALEXANDER requests a special exception to Article 8D1(a) of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to establish a Tourist Rooming House, located at: 2077 23rd St., Lot 2, CSM Vol. 9/Pg. 43 & Outlot 1, CSM Vol. 11/Pg. 190, Pt. of Gov’t. Lots 1+2, Sec. 22/T35N/R15W, Town of Johnstown, Pipe Lake (class 1). WEST DENMARK CHURCH requests a special exception to Article 8D2 of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to use the old schoolhouse as a place to sleep during charitable events, located at: 2492 170th St., Gov’t. Lot 1, Sec. 32/T36N/ R17W, Town of Luck, Little Butternut Lake (Class I). JOYLE ANDERSON requests a special exception/variance to Article 8D and 8D1 of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to convert a single-family dwelling to multifamily, less than 25’ from a lot line, located at: 1209 65th Ave., Lot 14, Weber Birch Haven, Sec. 36/T33N/R17W, Town of Lincoln, Bear Trap Lake (class 1). PAUL & SUZANNE GYDESEN request a special exception to Article 15B1 of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to grade on slopes greater than 20%, located at: 1725A East Forest Circle, Lot 7, Balsam Forest, Sec. 1/T34N/R17W, Town of Balsam Lake, Balsam Lake (class 1). 580766 33-34L WNAXLP

ST. CROIX CASINO DANBURY JOB POSTINGS In-House Job Postings For March 28, 2013 Anyone employed at a nongaming facility must fill out an application and meet the criteria and job requirements of the desired position. If hired, you will be required to attend orientation. St. Croix Casino Danbury is a drug & alcohol-free workplace. DINING ROOM 2 PART-TIME HOSTS & 2 PART-TIME WAITSTAFF Native American preference. Must be dependable. Must have great guest service. Knowledge of Micros, trainable. Must be able to be on feet long periods of time. Must be able to work nights, weekends & holidays. Contact Kelly Benjamin, ext. 2581. EVS 3 FULL-TIME JANITORS Native American preference. Must be dependable. Must be able to take directives. Must be able to keep the casino areas cleaned that are assigned to you. Must be able to be on your feet for long periods of time. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to work nights, weekends & holidays. 2nd & 3rd shift. Contact Gary Bearhart, ext. 2565. KITCHEN 2 PART-TIME PREP COOKS & 2 PART-TIME LINE COOKS Native American preference. Must be dependable. Must be able to work nights, weekends & holidays. Must have some knowledge of the kitchen area and deli. Must have great guest service. 2nd shift. Contact Linda Jorgensen, ext. 2583. TABLE GAMES 4 PART-TIME DEALERS Native American preference. Must have some knowledge. Must be able to work nights, weekends & holidays. Must be able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Must be able to train within the department. Contact Miki Geisler, ext. 2665. CAGE/SWEEPS 1 PART-TIME SWEEPS Native American preference. Must be able to work nights, weekends & holidays. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Must be able to pass a math test. Contact Brenda Staples, ext. 2550. RETAIL 3 PART-TIME CASHIERS Native American preference. Must have great guest service. Must be able to work nights, weekends & holidays. Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. Must be accurate in making change. Register skills experience preferably. Contact Rose Holter or Cindy Connors, ext. 2690.

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INVITATION FOR BIDS - VILLAGE OF LUCK, WI

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids for the following projects will be received by the Village Director of Public Works until 2 p.m. April 15, 2013, at the Luck Village Hall, P.O. Box 315, 401 Main St., Luck, WI 54853. Project 1- 5th Street Sewer Project Sealed bids will be publicly opened and read at 2 p.m. on April 15, 2013, at Luck Village Hall, 401 Main Street, Luck, WI. Each bid must contain the full name or names of the party or parties making the same, with an affidavit as to interested parties, and, in the case of a corporation not chartered in Wisconsin, with a proper certificate that such corporation is authorized to do business in Wisconsin. Copies of the Specifications, Instructions to Bidders, Forms of Proposals and other contract documents are on file at the Village Hall and may be obtained without charge. Contractors should contact the Director of Public Works regarding any questions about the specifications or location of work. The Village of Luck reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities in the bids received and to accept 580502 33-34L WNAXLP any bid which it deems most favorable.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF SIREN JOB VACANCY POSITION: Special Education Paraprofessional - Part time JOB DESCRIPTION: The School District of Siren has opened up a search for a Part-Time Special Education Paraprofessional for the remainder of the 2012-2013 school year. This position will be required to start as soon as possible. This position will be working directly with students with varying special education needs. QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working with students with special education needs is a plus. Ability to communicate effectively with staff and parents is essential. Candidate must also possess the ability to be flexible in their assigned work duties. REQUIREMENTS: Must have or be able to obtain license #883, Special Education program aide. APPLICATION Candidates should submit a letter of application and a copy of resume to: Sara Towne Special Education Director Siren School District 24022 4th Avenue Siren, WI 54872 stowne@siren.k12.wi.us

This position will be filled as soon as possible.

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Burnett County Housing Authority will accept bids to replace flooring both carpet and linoleum/VCT on a single-family home in the Village of Grantsburg. Work to include removal and disposal of existing flooring materials and installation of new floor ing materials. Contact Mark Olsen, Executive Director, at 715866-8231 or bchawi@yahoo.com for the project requirements. Sealed bids are to be submitted to Burnett County Housing Authority, 7350 East Main Street, P.O. Box 41, Webster, Wisconsin 54893 no later than 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2013. Bids received will then be opened publicly and read aloud. The Owner shall have the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive informalities or irregularities in a Bid received, and to accept the Bid which, in the Owner’s judgment, is in the Owner’s best interest. 581108 34-35L 24-25a WNAXLP

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DIRECTOR OF HEALTH INFORMATION SERVICES

Enjoy the beautiful northwoods of Wisconsin where hiking, skiing and fishing abound. Spooner Health System (SHS) is looking for a professional to become our Director of Health Information Services (HIS). The Director of HIS will provide overall leadership to our Health Information Department, including supervising the functions related to transcription, clerical, coding, records release and electronic medical records. This position reports to the Director of Finance/CFO. SHS was recognized as one of the “Most Wired� hospitals in the U.S. This award recognizes the commitment we have in utilizing technology to improve quality and patient safety. We’ve partnered with StuderGroup and have made a “Commitment to Excellence� that has resulted in improved employee and patient satisfaction. Our goal is to make SHS a better place for patients to receive care, employees to work and physicians to practice medicine. If you share these principles, we encourage you to join our team. We are a 25-bed critical access hospital and provide home health services. Successful candidate will have strong supervisory skills with previous experience, Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information related field and RHIT or RHIA certification. At lease five years of experience in hospital health information department setting. Strong transcription, coding, computer and technology skills required with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and excellent benefit package offered.

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Blossoming talent

Cameras meet counseling and a huge ski race at a unique local art premier by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer

ST. CROIX FALLS – In many ways, it could have been any other art premier: Artists, beverages, snacks, banter and fresh photos on the wall, all part of a photo exhibit debut last Friday, April 5, at the Cyclova XC sport shop on Washington Street in downtown St. Croix Falls. Mixed among the racks of fat- and skinnytired bikes, equipment and wheeled goods were 16 large photos from the Birkebeiner cross-country ski race in Hayward last Feb. 23. The photos are a mixed variety of action, candids and portraits, ranging from blurred ski motion to crowds and close-ups of the competition, all taken near the so-called Gravel Pit Station, which is one of the last food stops on the 50K cross-country ski race. The photos look right at home in the Cyclova shop, even now, in spite of the recent mothballing of the crosscountry ski displays in favor of the bike racks QRZ IDYRUHG E\ WKH VHDVRQV DV WKH VQRZ ÀQDOO\ succumbs to mud. But those 16 photos are no ordinary wall covering, as the source and authors behind the photos are quite remarkable, and may be a hint at future talent to come.

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Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity recycles cars into homes ST. CROIX FALLS — In recognition of Earth Day, Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity invites its supporters to recycle their used cars and vehicles to help build hope and homes in partnership with low-income families in Polk and Burnett counties. Throughout the month of April, Habitat for Humanity’s Cars for Homes program will celebrate Every Day is Earth Day, encouraging people to donate their used cars, trucks, RVs, boats and other vehicles to help raise funds IRU :5+)+ DQG RWKHU +DELWDW DIĂ€OLDWHV WKURXJKRXW WKH country. “Getting an old vehicle out of your yard and turning it into funds to build homes is a positive in so many ways,â€? said Eric Kube, executive director of Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity. “It’s good for your yard, for the environment and for people in need of decent housing.â€? Every day, Habitat’s Cars for Homes generates funding from the sale of used cars, trucks and other vehicles. Those funds are distributed to local Habitat for Humanity organizations in the U.S. To date, more than 40,000 vehicles have been donated to the program. “On average, about 25 percent of the vehicles we receive each year are recycled, so donating idle cars not only helps Habitat build homes but also gets gas guzzlers off the road,â€? said Marcia Rundle, director of Habitat’s Cars for Homes program. “Donating a vehicle is a hassle-free way IRU DQ\RQH WR VXSSRUW WKHLU ORFDO +DELWDW DIĂ€OLDWH ZKLOH being good stewards of the environment.â€? Interested donors can call 877-277-HFHI (4344) or donate a car or other vehicle online at CarsforHomes.com. Donor contact, title and vehicle information is collected and, upon acceptance of the donation, Cars for Homes will tow the vehicle away, free of charge. Donors receive an acknowledgement letter for their car donation and should check with the Internal Revenue Service or their tax advisor for information about the tax deductibility of their donation. Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity, located in St. Croix )DOOV KDV EHHQ DQ DIĂ€OLDWH RI +DELWDW IRU +XPDQLW\ ,QWHUnational since its inception in 1997. WRHFH serves Polk and Burnett counties. Habitat raises funds and donated building materials, selects a family, organizes volunteers and builds a home. In 2012, it will complete its 24th and 25th homes as well as LWV Ă€UVW KRPH UHKDE +DELWDW GRHVQ¡W JLYH DQ\WKLQJ DZD\ The family is required to help build the home, and they buy it from Habitat with a no-interest mortgage when it is complete. For more information, call 715-483-2700 or visit wildrivershabitat.org. – from WRHFH

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Organize a team for Luck area ACS Run/Walk LUCK - Now is the time to get teams organized for the 18th-annual Luck Area American Cancer Society 1-, 3- or 5-mile walk/run to be held Saturday, May 11, at Luck High School. There is no set number of people to have a team, or you can participate as an individual. Registration and pledge forms are available at Luck Museum. Preregistration is $5 and should be sent to Cassie McKenzie, 2884 180th St., Frederic, WI 54837 before Wednesday, May 8. Registration is $10 after this date and on the day of the walk/run. If you need help setting up a team or have any questions, contact Sandy Lundquist at 715-566-0420 or ctn54823@centurytel.net. Prizes for top team and top individual fundraisers will be given the day of the event. Many businesses in the area have Foot a Buck footprints available for $1 each. Consider purchasing one where you see them displayed. Tribute for Hope EDQQHUV ´WULEXWH à DJV ¾ PD\ EH SXUFKDVHG IRU D

minimum donation to memorialize or honor someone affected by cancer. Contact Marcia Anderson, 1512 Lake Ave., Luck, WI 54853 to purchase these. Triangle Park will be an Angel Garden where trees are decorated with paper angels to honor or remember those with cancer. Local businesses are encouraged to sponsor an angel tree with $100 and up. The American Cancer Society began its work in 1913. Back then, cancer meant certain death. Thanks to the $&6 WKH ÀYH \HDU VXUYLYDO UDWH IRU DOO FDQFHUV LV QRZ 68 percent. Cancer is second only to heart disease as the leading cause of death in Wisconsin. Two-thirds of cancers are preventable. The ACS is working to educate all of us about the importance of regular screening and adopting healthy lifestyles. In one way or another, cancer affects us all. That’s why it’s up to all of us to play a part in beating cancer in our lifetime. - submitted

4-H Project Day set for April 27 BURNETT/WASHBURN COUNTIES - Burnett and Washburn County 4-H present Project Day, Saturday, April 27, from 1 to 4:30 p.m., an afternoon of fun, hands-on learning experiences for local 4-H youth and the community. Participants must be in grades kindergarten and above to participate. This event showcases all of the fun things you can do in 4-H. Participants will have the opportunity to work on various projects taught by older 4-H youth and adult volunteers from the area. The afternoon consists of three one-hour sessions with breaks in between. Projects use kid- and adult-friendly material, are interactive/hands-on and experiential.

Carpenters, plumbers, electricians and tile installers have been taking their turns in the s winter gradually fades into small bathroom space. One day early spring there is a rite everyone was there at about the of passage that many households same time. I could only imagJohn W. Ingalls, MD perform in order to feel ready for ine how that would work. Each spring. Spring-cleaning for many ZRXOG ZRUN LQ Ă€YH PLQXWH VKLIWV may involve nothing more than hacking and pounding or whatever they do, then trimming some shrubs and raking the yard. For others backing out for the next person to make an assault on it becomes much more involved. Certainly it encomthe throne room. passes something beyond an ordinary dusting of the 2QH VLGH EHQHĂ€W RI VXFK D SURMHFW LV WKH SUHVHQFH furniture. of a dumpster in the yard. At my wife’s urging a I don’t particularly enjoy any spring-cleaning allarger than necessary dumpster was delivered into WKRXJK LW LV EHQHĂ€FLDO , GRQ¡W UHDOO\ HQMR\ \DUG ZRUN our driveway and she has had a wonderful time diliRWKHU WKDQ WKH EHQHĂ€W RI EHLQJ RXWVLGH , FHUWDLQO\ JHQWO\ WU\LQJ WR Ă€OO LW XS /LYLQJ RYHU \HDUV DW WKH don’t get excited about cleaning inside at any time of same location allows one to accumulate a substantial the year. I view cleaning as a necessary evil to be acamount of stuff that might be usable someday. Most FRPSOLVKHG LQ WKH PRVW HIĂ€FLHQW PDQQHU SRVVLEOH VR of the items are not useless or worthless but after 20 I can move onto other more important and enjoyable years of disuse they are best recycled, given away or WDVNV VXFK DV Ă€VKLQJ RU MXVW ULGLQJ DURXQG RQ P\ WUDFdiscarded. When that dumpster was delivered, she tor. sprung into action. This year it is a bit different at our house. With I was assigned to the outdoor locations, the garage, the children out of the house I look forward to some small garden shed and the pole barn. Old rolls of insuquiet personal time, uninterrupted by someone else’s lation now mice infested, bundles of shingles left over schedule. However just as I let my guard down I befrom 20 years ago, scraps of lumber, lawn mowers that came entangled in a spring remodeling project. As I haven’t started in 20 years, boxes of junk that I might mentioned previously, the activities in one bathroom have now spilled over into two other rooms. Although use someday, all found their way into the dumpster. Occasionally I would discover something I had been relatively small as far as remodeling projects go it has searching for and even though I had not used it or required a fair concentration of work in a small space. really missed it for more than 10 years, it went into

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FKRFRODWHV Abby Ingalls boxes, each with their own purpose. One contains letters, pictures and scraps from my year in New Zealand. One contains memories from grade school all the way up until high school. Another contains a few dried roses, letters, cards and more, collected over a period of 2-1/2 years with my boyfriend. A bigger shoe box contains most of my snow globes I have carefully collected over a VSDQ RI \HDUV $QG P\ Ă€IWK RQH LV D miscellaneous collection from places, events, pictures from various people, scraps of paper with written notes - an arbitrary assortment of things. I’d like to believe I inherited my habit of collecting and saving little things from both my mother and my grandmother. In this way, it has become ver’s feeble glue would be perfect for bookmarking. The paper would stick, but not so much that Chris Wondra it might tear the paper when it was removed. The Post-It note was born. Looking back, Fry’s inspiration, a classic creative moment of insight, may seem unremarkable. Connecting random bits of information in real time, however, is far from routine. So where does creativity come from? Until recently, “creativityâ€? was thought to be something over which we have little control, something that comes from outside of us, a gift from an angel or muse perhaps. Indeed, the word “inspirationâ€? literally means to be “breathed upon.â€?

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somewhat of a tradition that keeps on spreading from generation to generation. My mom has saved cards from my 5-year-old birthday, newspaper clippings from my fourth-grade science fair, my sister’s cast from when she broke her ankle at 1 year old, even snippets of hair from her children’s Ă€UVW KDLUFXWV 0\ JUDQGPD %RQQ\ P\ mom’s mom, went so far as to reuse plastic zipper bags, and she saved toys, blankets and bonnets from her children’s childhood. My grandma clung to traditions. Big or small, she loved them. Things like making popcorn balls every autumn, watching “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Womanâ€? with Fresca and popcorn, wearing your best lipstick no matter how the day goes, and making oyster stew every Christmas are now woven with nostalgia into my life. Even during stretches of months where the patchwork quilt of my life was fraying at the seams, those threads of memories and tradition held the separate patches together. My grandma rubbed off on

me in that way. If she were still alive, I could picture us watching reruns of “Touched by an Angel,â€? eating popcorn and sliced, green apples, crying with a box of tissues in front of each of us. I suppose I have a sixth shoe box, a metaphorical one where those memories that can’t be held or touched in the physical sense are packed carefully away. They are evoked by a song, a smell, a comment from a friend, and soon I am unpacking that shoe box once more to play over the memories in my KHDG OLNH D VORZ PRYLQJ IHDWXUH Ă€OP Shoe boxes are indeed made for more than a brand-new pair of shoes. They hold things, they cherish things and they somehow keep memories alive despite the mismatched conglomeration of things strewn together in one tiny, cardboard box. To the beholder, they are not just boxes of stuff or junk but, rather, boxes full of people dear to them. And those things, those bits and pieces of memories, are really just bits and pieces of dreams and people.

Recent research, however, is beginning to look under the hood and into our mysterious engines of imagination. While not quite machine, neither is creativity magic, and as it turns out, we can even learn to increase our creativity in order to better solve our everyday conundrums. By giving subjects “insightâ€? puzzles and then watching their brain activity, Mark Beeman, a professor of psychology at Northwestern University, has actually discovered where Fry’s sudden Ă DVK RI LQVLJKW FDPH IURP Âł DQ DUHD LQ the upper right hemisphere of the brain called the superior anterior temporal gyrus. Consider the following riddle: A man has married 20 women in a small town. All of the women are still alive and none divorced. The man has broken no laws. Who is the man? If you solved this puzzle, it probably FDPH WR \RX LQ D Ă DVK RI LQVLJKW %HHman found that, just before solving the riddle, there is a sudden spike of activity in the aSTG, the part of your brain designed to connect weakly related bits of information. This is exactly the type of thinking needed to connect

nonsticky glue to bookmarks, or realize that a priest can marry large numbers of women. Beeman also discovered how a person can gain better access to this part of the brain. Interestingly, it doesn’t have anything to do with increasing focus or attention on the problem. In fact, just the opposite is true. For example, when Beeman showed short, humorous video clips, like a Robin Williams stand-up routine, people’s success rates jumped 20 percent. Relaxation also helped. Why? When we are distracted by the comic or soothed by a warm shower, we’re better able to turn our attention to the part of our brain connecting all the dots. When we need insight, the answer is there, inside our aSTG. We just need to relax enough to reach consciously into this, often, unconscious part of us. Einstein once said, “Creativity is the residue of time wasted.� Now we know why. Founder of WeTeachWeLearn.org, Chris Wondra is just another Wisconsin public schoolteacher.

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given to the parents. Per the usual custom, the marriage could be broken off by mutual consent but the bride price was not returned. Many of the marriages between a trader or crew member and a tribal woman were permanent. Joseph LaPrairie, for instance, one of the original traders at Forts Folle Avoine in 1802, married Pimegeeshigoqua, an Ojibwe woman. Married in native fashion sometime in the late 1700s, they also had several children. The family was noted by settlers who came to the Lake Pokegama area, near Pine City, Minn., in the mid-1800s. A few years ago, one of their descendants visited the modern Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park for research she was conducting on her ancestry. These sorts of occasions bring out the impact, in human terms, that the fur trade people of the original Forts Folle Avoine had on our heritage. In 1803, the wife of North West Company partner (executive) John Sayer — an Ojibwe woman named Obemauunoqua — accompanied her husband on the canoe trek to the Yellow River via the Brule-St. Croix route from Lake Superior. With them were two children, probably John Jr. and his brother Guillaume. Unlike the LaPrairies, however, their future involved separation, as Sayer’s wife did not want to go with

him when he eventually returned to Montreal. As one of the company’s trading partners, his dilemma was that he’d never be able to collect on his deferred income in the west, so he had to return. LaPrairie, as a clerk, didn’t have that quandary — he worked on a year-toyear contract and was perfectly content to live out his days in the country and amongst his wife’s tribe. So earlier, I threw in a hint that maybe some voyageurs were also women. While the diaries and journals of the time are vague, it becomes evident that, indeed, this was probably the case. Some of the wives did go on the canoe trips and, unless they were an executive’s wife such as Obemau-unoqua, Sayer’s wife, they probably also handled a paddle en route. As to toting 90-pound bales across the portages, unlikely, says I, but I’m only a gnome. 7KRXVDQGV RI SHRSOH OHDUQ ÀUVWKDQG about this sort of history by visiting Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park. Regular tours take place during the summer, Memorial Day - October, and at other times the park’s fur trade museum, located in the visitors center, is open Tuesdays - Fridays as is a gift shop. On Wednesdays, the Palmer Historical Research Library is open as well. Signed, Woodswhimsy

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Scouting for Food drive to be held soon FREDERIC – Frederic Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of Pack and Troop 128 are participating in Northern Star Council’s annual Good Turn project to help collect food for individuals and families in the community who are in need. The Scouts will be distributing door hangers as reminders in the village of Frederic on Saturday, April 13, and on Tuesday, April 16.

On Saturday, April 20, at 10 a.m., the Scouts will start out to pick up food bags left outside your door. The food will be taken to the local Family Pathways food shelf. The Pack/Troop 128 Scouts and leaders are grateful for your support. - submitted

Family Resource Center hosts dinner gala NEW RICHMOND – When children receive the support they need in their early childhood years, they are prepared to reach for the stars later in life. That has been the goal of the Family Resource Center St. Croix Valley for 15 years, and the name of their upcoming annual dinner gala. This year’s event, Reach for the Stars: Evening in Paris, will take place on Sunday, April 28, from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. at R&D Catering and Banquet Center in New Richmond. The evening will feature a French-inspired GLQQHU PXVLF LQVSLULQJ VSHDNHUV UDIĂ H GUDZLQJV VLOHQW and live auctions, and their famous dessert auction. Everyone is welcome to attend Reach for the Stars. Tickets are available for a discount when purchased by Thursday, April 11. Contact FRCSCV at 715-684-4440 or info@frcscv.org for more information. All proceeds from Reach for the Stars will help fund FRCSCV’s free services for children and families in Pierce, Polk and St. Croix counties. “The Family Resource Center believes that an investment in our children is an investment in our community and our future. We invite all community members to join us for Reach for the Stars: Evening in Paris, celebrate

our 15th anniversary, and help ensure that all St. Croix Valley children have the resources they need to reach for the stars,� said Patricia Draxler, FRCSCV executive director.

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SCTribal Head Start birthday party HERTEL - St. Croix Tribal Head Start will host a 3and 4-year-old “birthday party� Thursday, April 18, to meet children who will be eligible to attend Head Start in the 2013-2014 school year. Families in Hertel and surrounding communities, with children who will be 3 or 4 by Sept. 1 are invited to attend this celebration which will include cake, a bouncy house and “train rides.�

St. Croix Tribal Head Start, located at 3792 Hwy. 70, Webster, serves all families in the St. Croix Tribal and surrounding communities, with Native American preference given. Please call 715-349-2195, Ext. 5246, to learn more about the program. – with submitted information from St. Croix Tribal Head Start

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40 years ago Members of Butternut Dairy Co-op in Luck voted to dissolve the cooperative. It was organized in 1948, when the Luck, Frederic, Milltown and Centuria creameries agreed to merge in order to cut costs. The /XFN &UHDPHU\ KDG EHHQ RUJDQL]HG DV WKH Ă€UVW FRRSerative creamery in the state.–North States Industries in Siren had construction under way to almost double the size of their plant.–The Grantsburg High School play would be presented April 13 and 14. It was a musical comedy called “So This Is Paris.â€?–The Grantsburg MOB Club was planning to offer prizes for their variety show, which they sponsored each spring as a fundraiser. The top prize would be $100, which they hoped would bring in lots of exciting entries to their show. The club’s name stood for Mexico or Bust, which was the goal of their group – an annual excursion to Mexico by the members.–Matthew and Marshall Ryan, two young brothers from Grantsburg, won state championships at the Lakeland Open Youth Wrestling Tournament in Minocqua.–Top spellers from the area spelling bee held at Siren were, seventh and eighth grade, Judy Wicklund and Beth Gunderson of GrantsEXUJ DQG 0DU\ %DJOR RI )UHGHULF DQG Ă€IWK DQG VL[WK grade, Don Adler, Siren; Jeff Stellrecht, Webster; Beth Coen, Frederic; and Ronn Paulson, Grantsburg.–1973 ZDV WKH Ă€UVW \HDU WKDW ER\V ZHUH LQFOXGHG LQ WKH %HWW\ Crocker Homemaker of Tommorrow competition, and Terry Awes won the honor at Webster High School.

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Fay Ann Sandgren Fay Ann Sandgren, 73, Luck, passed away Monday, April 8, 2013, unexpectedly at her home with her loving family near her side. Fay was born on Sept. 17, 1939, in St. Paul, the daughter of Ted and Marjorie (Marty) Peterson. Fay was raised in Luck, where she loved to ride horses. She also loved to drive the tractor with brother Jimmy to town. She attended and graduated from Luck High School. After high school, she met her husband, Dick, DQG WKH\ KDG ÀYH FKLOGUHQ LQ 6W /RXLV Park, Minn., where she waitressed for many years. In 1974 they moved to Wisconsin, where they started farming and later started Sandgren Trucking. After selling the cows, Fay started working at Hartzell Manufacturing, where she retired. Throughout her retirement she enjoyed reading, cooking, shopping once, sometimes twice, a week with her daughter, Joni, and spending time with her children and grandchildren and most of all, her special pride and joy, who meant the world to her, Jason. Fay leaves to celebrate her memory her children, Joe Sandgren, Joni (Jeff) Stage, Jill Gregg, Robin (Kelly) Stage and Richard Sandgren; her grandchildren, Briana (Jared) Olson, Jodi Sandgren, Jake Sandgren, Krystal Stage, Jes-

sica Sandgren, Mitch Stage, Tiffany Gregg, Josh Stage and Jason Sandgren; her siblings, Teddy Peterson, Danny Peterson, Dolly Fjorden, Jeff Peterson and Mike Peterson; as well as nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ted and Marjorie; husband, Dick in 1994; brother, Jimmy Peterson; and daughter-in-law, Traci Sandgren. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 12, at 11 a.m. at North Valley Lutheran Church. Pastor MagJLH ,VDDFVRQ ZLOO RIĂ€FLDWH )D\¡V IDPLO\ ZLOO EH JUHHWLQJ friends at the North Valley Lutheran Church one hour prior to the service on Friday. Fay will be laid to rest alongside her husband, Dick, at the Fristad Lutheran Cemetery in Centuria. Pallbearers will be Jake Sandgren, Al Byers, Jared Olson, Mitch Stage, Josh Stage, Corey Sandgren, Ryan Sandgren and Joe Thoen. Honorary pallbearer will be Jason Sandgren. The family would like to invite their family and friends to join them for lunch and fellowship at the church following the cemetery service. The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with funeral arrangements. To express online condolences, please visit kolstadfamilyfuneralhome.com

Rosemond J. Snell, St. Croix Falls, died Friday, April 5, at the Good Samaritan Center at the age of 86. Rosemond was born June 18, 1926, at Shafer, Minn., to Julius and Mabel Succo. She graduated from Osceola High School. On April 26, 1947, she married Robert Snell at the Panola Methodist Church, Lindstrom, Minn. She always enjoyed telling the distinction of being the last couple to be married in the church. They farmed in Nye and Lindstrom before moving to St. Croix Falls in 1956 where they had been ever since. After Robert’s death in 1985, she enjoyed volunteering at the Valley Christian School. Rosemond was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert; sister, Bernicce Succo; brother, Orin Succo; and in-laws, Walter and Mary Snell; also dear friends, John and Lucille McKenney. She is survived by her children, Bonnie (Jacob) Gundlach of Holcombe, Kenneth (Debi) Snell of St. Croix Falls, Richard (Patti) Snell of St. Croix Falls, Roberta Snell of Mesa, Ariz., Steven (Doreen) Snell of Osceola; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Scott (Jayme) Gundlach, Aaron and Brady of Eau Claire, Jonathan (Kim) Gundlach, Sydney, Jacob and Morgan of Stanley, Rebecca (Tim) Blanchette of Chippewa Falls, Angie (Troy) Elmer, Brittany and Erica of Amery, Shawn (Sarah) Snell, Cian, Ceridwen, Ceadaoin and Corbyn of Osceola, Keith (Rebecca) Snell, Briana, Dawson and Teagan of Andover, Minn., and Brittany Wester of Osceola. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and special “kids,� the Museus family. Funeral services were Wednesday, April 10, at the Alliance Church of the Valley. Interment was in Panola $URXQG IULHQGV DQG IDPLO\ Cemetery in Franconia Township, Minn. ArrangeDWWHQGHG D VXUSULVH WK ELUWKGD\ ments by the Grandstrand Funeral Home – Edling ChaSDUW\ 6XQGD\ $SULO IRU 5XG\ pel grandstandfh.com. 6RORPRQVRQ DW 6LUHQ 8QLWHG 0HWK RGLVW &KXUFK 6RORPRQVRQ VDLG LW ZDV D ZRQGHUIXO VXUSULVH DQG QLFH WR KDYH VR PDQ\ SHRSOH FRPH DQG KHOS KLP FHOHEUDWH +H ZDV YHU\ GHOLJKWHG WR KDYH KLV \HDU GRANTSBURG – The fragrance of joy when your life ROG VLVWHU WKHUH IURP :DWHUWRZQ 0LQQ DQG KLV EHVW IULHQG IURP KLJK is quite the contrary is the topic for the Grantsburg ChrisVFKRRO 3LFWXUHG LQ WKH EDFN URZ / tian Women’s meeting Tuesday, April 16, at 9 a.m. at the WR 5 DUH 'HUN %ORHPHUV JUDQGVRQ senior center. The special feature will be Fitness on a Dime by Lynn $OOLH 6KLSND IULHQG RI 'HUN 0DU\ %ORHPHUV 2OVRQ GDXJKWHU 'LHGUH Ross of Sun Prairie. Ross will also speak on how she %ORHPHUV GDXJKWHU LQ ODZ DQG found joy in the midst of abuse and how that joy has 0DUN %ORHPHUV VRQ )URQW URZ / WR changed her life. Rich and Kathy Hutchison will provide 5 .QR[ 0XUSK\ JUHDW JUDQGVRQ special music. All area ladies are invited, so make your reservation at -RQQLH 0XUSK\ JUDQGGDXJKWHU 3DW 6RORPRQVRQ ZLIH DQG 5XG\ 6ROR 715-689-2988. - submitted PRQVRQ z 3KRWR VXEPLWWHG

Rudy Solomonson celebrates 80th birthday

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Carolina C. Lloyd, of Webster, died April 5, 2013, at Sophie’s Manor Nursing Home in Centuria at the age of 92. Carolina was born on Aug. 25, 1920, in St. Paul to Elsa and George Paul. She married Stuart on May 28, 1941, and worked for West Publishing in St. Paul as a bookkeeper. Carolina was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Stuart; and her brothers, Karl and George Paul. She will be sadly missed by her children; Christine (Norman) Gage, David (Cindy) Lloyd and James (Michon) Lloyd; grandchildren, Jason, April, Heather, Tiffany, Alyssa, Kristin, Reegan, Taryn and Morgan; 12 great-grandchildren, as well as many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 15, at 11 a.m. with visitation 10 to 11 a.m., at Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home in Webster with Diane BlahauYLHW] RIÀFLDWLQJ ,QWHUPHQW ZLOO EH KHOG DW WKH 2UDQJH Lakeside Cemetery in the Town of Oakland. Pallbearers will be Jason, Alyssa, Kristin, Reegan and Taryn Lloyd, April Lynch, Heather Wagner and Tiffany Syring. Arrangements are entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolences can be made at swedberg-taylor.com.

Hilma (Linde) M. Griswold, 94, of St. Croix Falls, died March 11, 2013, at Fairview Lakes Hospital in Wyoming, Minn., of natural causes. Linde was born on Nov. 6, 1918, to Dr. Herman Linde and Hilma Moe Linde in Cyrus, Minn. +HU PRWKHU GLHG ÀYH GD\V DIWHU VKH ZDV ERUQ LQ WKH à X HSLGHPLF Her 5-year-old brother, Norman died shortly after. Linde’s father remarried three years later to Inga Hippie, and Hilma was blessed with two more brothers after this union. They were a musical family and she had an excellent piano background. Her father had many musical friends and they formed ensembles, coming over to their house to play. Linde would accompany them. She also beORQJHG WR WKH &DPSÀUH *LUOV ,Q KLJK school she was in band and choir, also a girls quartet. Her dad also had a quartet with her and her friends besides the one she was in at school. She also worked at her dad’s drugstore during that time. Linde graduated from Cyrus High School in 1936. She went on to the Minneapolis School of Music and also attended McPhail School of Music, two outstanding music conservatories. This is where she met her husband, Russ. She worked as a maid while going to school. In 1941, she graduated with a major in voice. She got a job in Mound, Minn., Public Schools for one year and then she went to Detroit Lakes, Minn., Public Schools for two years. In 1944 she moved back to Minneapolis, Minn. and on June 10, 1944, Linde married Russell Griswold at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cyrus. Russ was married on a three-day pass out of Fort Snelling because WWII was still going on. After the war, they lived in Minneapolis for a few years. Linde raised a family while Russ taught school. Then they moved to 6RXWK 'DNRWD IRU DERXW ÀYH \HDUV ,Q WKH IDPLO\ moved to Brainerd, Minn. Linde’s youngest was now 3, so she went back to teaching again in Pillager, Minn. Public School for two years. Then she had another baby. From 1955 to 1960 she taught voice at a private dance and music studio. She would help prepare her students for state music contests or auditions. Linde would also accompany the ones that wanted her to do so, and many public school students and choirs too. Whether she was teaching or not, she was always going around Brainerd, playing or singing at weddings and funerals, while she was a full-time organist at First Lutheran Church downtown. In 1960 they moved to St. Croix Falls. Linde taught grade-school music there until 1978. During that time she put on several operettas and had the Alpine Chorus. Linde taught 24 years. After retirement Linde did some substitute teaching and traveled a lot. She also played organ at the United Methodist Church in St. Croix Falls from 1990 to Easter Sunday 2009. She was always in church service musicianship in one form or another. She was also involved in music at Chisago Lakes Lutheran, Center City; Trinity Lutheran, Lindstrom; and North Heights Lutheran, Roseville. Linde was preceded in death by her husband, Russ; mother, Hilma; brother, Norman; father, Herman; stepmother Inga Linde; and sisters-in-law, Marcella Linde and Janice Linde. Linde is survived by sons, Lynn (Rene) Griswold, Dean (Diane) Griswold and Byron Griswold; three granddaughters; two great-grandsons; two brothers, Erling Linde and Llewellyn Linde; many nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held March 15, 2013, at United Methodist Church, St. Croix Falls. The Rev. Michael :HDYHU RIÀFLDWHG 0\UQD :HVWHQ SOD\HG WKH RUJDQ -DQH Linde-Capistran on the violin and Lisa Weaver was the soloist. Pallbearers were Larry and Mark Bill, David and Eric Linde, Justin Witte and James Young. Interment was at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minn. Grandstand Funeral Home of Lindstrom, Minn., was entrusted with arrangements.

Russell K. Griswold, of St. Croix Falls, died May 16, 2003, at the St. Croix Falls Hospital at the age of 87. Russell was born Sept. 12, 1915, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Arthur and Clara (Holter) Griswold. He graduated from Edison High School, Minneapolis, in 1933. Russ received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Minneapolis College of Music. He later attended the University of South Dakota, Brookings, majoring in sociology. His teaching career spanned 40 years, instructing thousands of children with the love of music in South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin. He taught in Cresband and Brookings, S.D.; Fosston, Minneapolis, Benson, Brainerd, Stillwater, Windom and New Richland, Minn.; and St. Croix Falls. Russ also directed many church choirs, as well as Army bands at Fort Snelling during WWII, while assigned to MPZI Military Police, 710th Battalion, Company A, Zone interior. He was also offered a job at Los Alamos, N.M., in the mid-1950s at the high school there. Once retired, Russ substitute taught multiple subjects in many area schools and especially enjoyed junior high aged students, and continued to direct the United Methodist Church’s choir. Russ enjoyed a 65-year career as a choir director. He and his wife, Linde, also enjoyed winter breaks in Harlingen, Texas. Russ was preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Clara Griswold; brothers, Robert and Ervin Griswold; sister-in-law, Maret Griswold; brother-in-law, William Hudson. Russell was survived by wife, Hilma Linde Griswold; sons, Lynn (Rene), Dean (Diane) and Byron Griswold; three granddaughters; two sisters, Margrett (Norman) Bill and Alice Hudson; sister-in-law, Elisabeth Griswold; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held May 21, 2003, at United Methodist Church, St. Croix Falls. The Rev. Mark PeaFRFN RIÀFLDWHG %DUEDUD 6FKQHHZLQG SOD\HG WKH RUJDQ Robert Frieze was the vocalist and Jane Linde-Capistran played the violin. Pallbearers were Larry and Mark Bill, Lynn Griswold and Dean Griswold, Nicholas Koenig and Justin Witte. Honorary pallbearers were Rex Adams, Carl Peterson, Norman Bill, Robert McKusick, Russell Speed, Earl Prall, Harold Willis and Thomas Wyatt. Interment was at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minn. Grandstand Funeral Home of Lindstrom, Minn., was entrusted with arrangements.

Thomas R. Warren Thomas R. Warren, 69, of Grantsburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Grantsburg. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 12, with visitation beginning at noon until time of service at Edling Funeral Home in Grantsburg. Thomas was born Dec. 7, 1943, in Elgin, Ill., the son of John and Betty (Bushnell) Warren. Thomas is survived by daughters, Tammy Nagel of Ellsworth and Traci Warren of Grantsburg; sons, Todd and Tim (Jean) Warren; grandchildren. Tony, Alison, Elianna, Bradly, Berlyn and Avery; brothers, Don (Cindy), Jim (Vanessa); and sisters, Johnine, Patty, Laura and Marie. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Bill and John Jr. Edling Funeral Home of Grantsburg has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Ruby Ilene Coen Hansen, former owner of Ruby’s Bakery, 85, Luck, died peacefully Saturday, April 6, 2013, at the St. Croix hospital, St. Croix Falls. Ruby was born on April 14, 1927, in Luck, to Alvin and Ella Coen. She married Arlee Hansen on April 3, 1948, DQG Ă€YH FKLOGUHQ ZHUH ERUQ /HWWLH 9LUJLO *DU\ :D\QH and Dennis. Ruby was well-known for her bakery and catering service that she operated out of her home, known as Ruby’s Bakery, for 35 years. After retiring from the bakery business, they moved to Balsam Lake. She was known for WKH PDQ\ RXWĂ€WV VKH ZRUH IRU WKH GLIIHUHQW KROLGD\V 6KH liked to entertain people with them at the different nursing homes. Ruby was a very well-liked lady, full of fun and lots of spunk. She leaves behind her daughter, Lettie McDonough, Luck; sons, Virgil, Wayne and Dennis (Patty), all of Milltown; grandchildren, Jim (Amy) McDonough, Stillwater, Minn., Christopher (Pam) Hansen, Milltown, Amy (Chris) Thomsen, Amery, and Chad (Kendra) Hansen, Milltown; great-grandchildren, Ian and Jackson McDonough, Aiden and Aaron Hansen, Cody, Alex and Dylan Thomsen and Taylor, Courtney and Jordyn Hansen; sisters, Orra Holin, Balsam Lake, Iva Johnson, St. Paul, Minn., and Alice (Lloyd) Dau, Luck; brothers, Larry (Kitty) Coen, Amery, and Robert (Rose) Coen, Lance, Mich.; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Arlee; parents; son, Gary; sister, Myrtle; brother, Edward; and her twin sister, Ruth. Graveside services will be held Sunday, April 14, 2013, Leonard F. Meyer, St. Croix Falls, died Friday, April 12:30 p.m., at the Milltown Cemetery. Memorial Celebration and lunch will be from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Milltown 5, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minn., at the age of 73. Leonard was born Feb. 29, 1940, in Spooner to Harry Community Center, Milltown. Cremation Services of Minnesota has been entrusted and Edith Meyer. He served in the U.S. Army for two years. He farmed, worked at the arsenal in Arden Hills, with arrangements. owned and operated LJ’s Tavern, worked as a carpenter and retired from Andersens. In his free time, he enjoyed Ă€VKLQJ KXQWLQJ ERWK JXQ DQG ERZ DQWLTXH FDUV FDUGV Elizabeth A. Brown, 53, Grantbsurg, died April 5, 2013. and was a Packer Backer. Leonard was preceded in death by his parents, brother Funeral services were held on Wednesday, April 10, at Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Grantsburg Robert and sister Patricia. He is survived by his son, Tim Chapel. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg- (Darcy) of St. Croix Falls; grandchildren, Mitch, Mariah Taylor Family Funeral Home, Grantsburg. Online con- and McKenzie; brothers, Lawrence (Mitzie) of Anoka, Minn., Lloyd (Penny) of St. Croix Falls and George (Vicki) dolences can be made at swedberg-taylor.com. of St. Croix Falls; sister, Mary (Don) Feurstenburg of Minneapolis, Marie (Bob) Puffer of St. Croix Falls, Betty (Larry) Ouelette of Eau Claire and Jane (Dave) Carlson of St. Croix Falls; numerous nieces, nephews, other relaRobert “Bobâ€? Tveit, 72, Danbury, died Feb. 16, 2013. tives and friends. A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 19, Funeral services are Thursday, April 11, at 11 a.m. 2013, at 11 a.m., visitation 10-11 a.m., at Lakeside Com- at the Grandstrand Funeral Home in Osceola. Visitamunity Lutheran Church, Webster. Arrangements were tion one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, St. Dominic’s Cemetery in Frederic. Arrangements by Webster. Online condolences can be made at swedberg- the Grandstrand Funeral Home Edling Chapel grandtaylor.com. strandfh.com.

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Rosemary Blaser Rosemary Blaser, 88, Dresser, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2013, at the Christian Community Home in Osceola. Rosemary was born on Sept. 2, 1924, in Graceton, Minn. She attended high school at St. Joseph’s Academy at Crookston, Minn., and graduated as valedictorian of her class in 1942. She then attended the College of St. Benedict’s and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1946. After graduating, Rosemary went on to teach elementary school for 40 years, which was her passion. On June 18, 1948, she married Virgil Jasken and together they raised four children in Ogema, Minn., where they also owned and ran a grocery store. Virgil died in 1973. In 1977, she married Arnold Blaser until his death in 2004. Rosemary was an active member of the VFW and Ladies Auxilary No. 1226 in Bejou, Minn., and the American Legion Auxilary No. 31 of Mahnomen, Minn. She served as the 9th District President of VFW in 1991-1992. She was also an active member of church and a devout Catholic. Rosemary moved to Dresser, in 2008 to be closer to family. She thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and attended as many concerts, sporting events, VFW and family functions as she could. Rosemary loved to play cards, garden and cook. 5RVHPDU\ ZDV SUHFHGHG LQ GHDWK E\ KHU ÀUVW KXVEDQG Virgil Jasken; her second husband, Arnold Blaser; her parents, Alfred and Emma Muggli; her brother, Clarence Muggli, and sister, Victoria Gohman. Rosemary is survived by her daughter, Linda (Jim) 7UHQWKDP RI 0DQVÀHOG 7H[DV DQG VRQV 'HQQLV &RQQLH Jasken of Sun Prairie, Glenn Jasken of Osceola, Dewey Jasken of Osceola; grandchildren, Tammy (Don) Campbell, Stephanie (Mike) Wilson, Sarah (Chris) Schmidt, 6WDFLH (ULF +DQVRQ +HDWKHU %ULDQ :DNHÀHOG DQG Andy (Sarah) Jasken; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. A visitation was held at Grandstrand Funeral Home in Osceola on April 7, 2013, and funeral services were held at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Ogema, Minn., on April 10.

Albert Kern Albert Kern, 90, of Grantsburg and formerly of Dairyland, died March 7, 2013. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 24, at 1 p.m. at Lakeview Cemetery in Chetek. Online condolences can be made at swedbergtaylor.com.

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read a story recently about two sisters who returned to their childhood home after many years, trying to recapture memories of their happy childhood. They asked the new owners if they might walk through the house for old-time’s sake. They shared stories with the new owners about their mother, who had shown love to so many people, counsel-

ing them and feeding them and inviting those in dire need to stay. The owners were shaken by the sisters’ story. The wife explained that when they bought the house, she had been addicted to drugs. As her addiction took its toll on her marriage and family, she decided one day to kill herself and her little girl. 6XGGHQO\ DQ XQVHHQ IRUFH ÀOOHG WKH room with love so strong that it pulled her away from her thoughts of destruction. Love changed her life and that of her family. Can love make itself known across the boundaries of time and place? When the Old Testament prophet Elisha died of natural causes, God caused a supernatural event to occur from it. A marauding band of men, facing another enemy, quickly buried a man in Elisha’s

tomb. “When the man was let down and touched the bones of Elisha, he revived and stood on his feet.â€? (2 Kings 13:21) God demonstrated his power through Elijah’s bones to give life to the dead man, perhaps to offer him a second chance to learn about God’s love - just as he gave the despondent woman addicted to drugs a second chance of life. God is patient in his desire to restore XV +LV :RUG LV Ă€OOHG ZLWK VWRULHV DERXW imperfect, hopeless, undeserving people whom he redeemed from disaster and death to life victorious. The Israelites continually turned their backs on God, yet he kept luring them back with His love when they repented of their sin. King David committed adultery and plotted the murder of an innocent man, yet when he repented God relented.

Jesus, on the cross, gave a thief the promise of eternal life as he hung beside him, repentant of his sin. The love of God is the most powerful force in the world, transcending space and time. Paul writes that though we might have the Holy Spirit’s gifts of prophecy, speaking in tongues, good ZRUNV HYHQ IDLWK³WKH\ DUH RI QR SURÀW without love. He continues in 1 Corinthians 13, called the Love Chapter, by listing all the characteristics of love. It’s worth reading every day. Thank you, Lord, for your supernatural love that offers us second chances. In Jesus’ name, amen. Mrs. Bair may be reached at sallybair@ gmail.com.

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Internet. I’m devastated. She’s having a hard time letting this other man go. I want to place some boundaries on her external relationships and gain trust again. How can we rebuild our marriage? Dr. Greg Smalley, executive director of marriage and family formation: I’m sorry to hear about this painful situation. Certainly, your wife needs to decide whether she’ll commit to you or continue contact with this other man. But until she makes that decision, you need to take care of yourself. Your real Ă€JKW LV WR NHHS \RXU KHDUW RSHQ WR KHU And to do this, you need the support of close friends, a pastor or a counselor. You need to talk about your pain and emotions. These are not “gripeâ€? sesVLRQV 7DONLQJ ZLWK WUXVWHG FRQĂ€GDQWV will help you keep your heart open and think through your decisions. Once your own support network is in place, you’ll be prepared to ask your wife a direct question: “Are you or are you not willing to work with me to save this marriage?â€? If she’s willing, she has only one choice: to cut off all contact with the other man. As you grapple with the fallout, make every effort not to give in to the extremes of “all my faultâ€? or “all your faultâ€? thinking. Don’t insist on knowing

why your wife has been having an affair. Instead, ensure that she’s willing to start over. Most importantly, you and your wife need to seek out an experienced counselor. Contact Focus on the Family for a free consultation with a licensed counVHORU DV ZHOO DV D UHIHUUDO WR D TXDOLĂ€HG professional in your area. ••• Jim Daly is president of Focus on the Family, host of the “Focus on the Familyâ€? radio program, and a husband and father of two. Dr. Juli Slattery is a licensed psychologist, co-host of “Focus on the Family,â€? author of several books, and a wife and mother of three. Submit your questions to: FocusOnTheFamily.com. Copyright 2012 Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, CO 80995. International copyright secured. All rights reserved. Distributed by Universal Uclick, 1130 Walnut St. Kansas City, MO 64106; 816-581-7500. This feature may not be reproduced or distributed electronically, in print or otherwise, without written permission of Focus on the Family.

Parents marital troubles devastating to teenager Q: I’m 19 years old and living with my parents while I attend college close to home. They’re having a really hard time in their marriage. I’m trying to be supportive to both of them, but they try to put me in the middle of their arguments. If I don’t take a side, then they are angry with me. I feel helpless. How can I help them see how it is affecting me? Jim: My heart goes out to you. We often hear of the wounds a troubled PDUULDJH FDQ LQĂ LFW RQ \RXQJ FKLOGUHQ but your experience shows that it can happen to adults as well. Author Sandi Greene has written about the pain she experienced as a result of her parents divorce. I’m not suggesting your own parents are desWLQHG IRU GLYRUFH EXW , WKLQN \RX¡OO Ă€QG Sandi’s advice helpful. First, she recommends that you not become isolated. Do you have close friends nearby, classmates or a pastor to whom you can talk about your frustrations? Don’t endure this situation alone. Second, don’t allow yourself to believe that the problems your parents are experiencing are your fault. You didn’t

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cause them, and it’s not your responsiELOLW\ WR À[ WKHP Third, don’t be drawn into taking sides. You can’t play referee, and you can’t be expected to pit one parent against the other. When they try to draw you into the melee, walk away. Finally, forgive your parents to the extent possible. It’s wrong for them to manipulate you in this way, but try to understand that by drawing you into their arguments, they’re attempting to deal with their own pain in an inappropriate manner. Finally, talk openly and honestly with your parents about the pain this situation has caused. Urge them, as lovingly as possible, to seek counseling. This will help them work through their issues with an objective third party, and relieve you of the burden of trying to be their mediator. ••• Q: I just found out my wife has been having an emotional affair over the

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BALSAM LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

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

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

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

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

SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN

CHRIST LUTHERAN (LCMS)

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

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

(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

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

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

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN OSCEOLA

FAITH LUTHERAN - GRANTSBURG

WEST DENMARK LUTHERAN

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 Trad. Wor. - 8:30 a.m.; Cont. Wor. - 11 a.m.

300 Seminole Ave. (CTH M) Mark Kock, Pastor, 715-294-2828 Sun. Wor. 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.; Summer, 9 a.m. 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 Jack Starr Wor. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - during worship hour

LEWIS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST 3482 115th St., 715-866-8646 Rev. Gil White, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor Worship 8:45 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 Serv. - 10 a.m.; Sunday School is at 9 a.m., Nursery available

ST. LUKE UNITED - FREDERIC 100 Linden Street, Frederic Pastor “Freddie� Kirk, 715-327-4436 Sun. Wor. 10:30 a.m.; Wed. Serv. 5:15 p.m.

SIREN UNITED METHODIST 24025 1st Ave. So., 715-866-8646 Rev. Gil White, Sr. Pastor Rev. Thomas Cook, Assoc. Pastor Sun. Schl. 9 a.m.; Wor. - 10:15 a.m. (Nursery available)

GRACE LUTHERAN - WEST SWEDEN 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.

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

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

ZION LUTHERAN - EAST FARMINGTON (WELS ) 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., Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., Communion - 1st & 2nd Sundays

PRESBYTERIAN

PRESBYTERIAN

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

APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY (EFCA) 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 933 248th St., Osceola Pastor Dave Williams Morn. Wor. 10 a.m.; Sun. Schl. Sept.-May 8:45 a.m. Children’s Church & Nursery provided

Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship - 8:15 a.m.

BAPTIST

COVENANT

COVENANT

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

Pastor Dan Pearson Sunday School 8:45 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.

ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE (LCMC)

EVANGELICAL

EVANGELICAL

WOLF CREEK UNITED METHODIST

YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN

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

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

TRADE RIVER EVANGELICAL FREE

FRISTAD LUTHERAN - CENTURIA

GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN - ELCA

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

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

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

OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH

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.

SIREN COVENANT

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

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

TAYLORS FALLS UNITED METHODIST

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

ASSEMBLY

CENTURIA ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Pastor Ken Sohriakoff 7686 Lofty Pines Drive, Siren, 715-349-5601 Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

UNITED COVENANT - CLEAR LAKE

CATHOLIC

CATHOLIC

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

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

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

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES Balsam Lake Rev. John A. Drummy, Pastor - 715-405-2253 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 Fr. Louis Reddy, 715-327-8119 Mass: Sat. 4:30 p.m.; Sun. 10:30 a.m. Call the office for daily & holy day Mass times

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - GRANTSBURG Fr. Louis Reddy, 715-327-8119 Mass: Sun. 8:30 a.m.

BAPTIST

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST - BALSAM LK. 1816 108th St., CTH I Pastor Gabe Brennan, 715-857-5411

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST 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 Minister Garret Derouin, 715-866-7157 Musky & Birch St., Avail. in office 9 a.m. - noon, Tues.-Fri.; Sun. Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. WESLEYAN

WESLEYAN

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

FULL GOSPEL

FULL GOSPEL

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

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

CHRISTIAN CENTER

CHRISTIAN CENTER

EL SALEM/TWIN FALLS CHRISTIAN CENTER 1751 100th Ave., Dresser 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

eastbalsam.org Wor. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun. School-10:30 a.m.

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.

EUREKA BAPTIST

FAITH COMMUNITY

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

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

FIRST BAPTIST - AMERY 131 Broadway St., 715-268-2223; 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

FIRST BAPTIST - FALUN 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 Assoc. Pastor Don Mielke Sunday Schl. 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., 7 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - TAYLORS FALLS, MN

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

NONDENOMINATIONAL

NONDENOMINATIONAL

CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN CHURCH 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 Interim Pastor Craig Jorgenson Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Children’s Church: K to 6th Grade

NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY 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.

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.

ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP

FIRST BAPTIST - WEBSTER

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

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

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

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

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

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

ST. PETER’S COMMUNITY CHURCH “Faith on Purpose� (Love God, Love People...period) faithonpurpose.org CTH F, Dresser, 715-553-1800, Pastor Rick VanGundy Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

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Webster’s jazz band opened the show with the pacesetting iconic jazz tune “Sing, Sing, Sing.� Some students were seen a few times throughout the evening. For example, eighth-graders Sadie Koelz and Jonah Mosher each performed solos, then came back later to perform Audio Adrenaline’s “Kings and Queens� as a duet. Mistress of ceremonies Danielle Formanek also performed a forensics piece, and mistress of ceremonies Madison Main appeared in a skit with Megan Hophan and a duet with Marissa Elmblad, who had performed in a piano duet earlier with Mallory Daniels. Wilson family members contributed their talents throughout the evening, performing solos and providing accompaniment for other performers. It was the Wilson family, along with Darren Deal, who closed the

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Please Note...Important Notice You Will Lose Title To Your Property If These Taxes Are Not Paid On Or Before June 3, 2013 TAKE NOTICE that all persons having, or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon the real property described in the list of tax liens 2013-2, on file in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court of Polk County, dated March 18, 2013, attached hereto, are hereby notified that the filing of such list of tax liens in the Clerk of Circuit Court of Polk County constitutes the commencement by said Polk County of a special proceeding in the Circuit Court for Polk County to foreclose the tax liens therein described by foreclosure proceedings in rem and that a notice of the pendency of such proceeding against each piece or parcel of land therein described was filed in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court on March 18, 2013. Such proceeding is brought against the real property herein described only and is to foreclose the tax liens described in such list. No personal judgment will be entered herein for such taxes, assessments or other legal charges or any part thereof. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon the real property described in said list of tax liens are hereby notified that a certified copy of such list of tax liens has been posted in

the office of the County Treasurer of Polk County and will remain posted for public inspection up to and including June 3, 2013, which date is hereby fixed as the last day of redemption. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon such parcel may, on or before June 3, 2013, redeem such delinquent tax liens by paying to the County Treasurer of Polk County the amount of all such unpaid tax liens and in addition thereto, all interest and penalties which have accrued on said unpaid tax liens computed to and including the day of redemption, plus the reasonable costs that the County incurred to initiate the proceedings plus the person’s share of the reasonable costs of publication under sub. (6). POLK COUNTY By Amanda Nissen, Polk County Treasurer

STATE OF WISCONSIN - CIRCUIT COURT - POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens under Section 75.521 Wis. Statutes by Polk County PETITION FOR JUDGMENT VESTING TITLE TO POLK COUNTY: 2013 - 2 - Case No. 13CV 126 Now comes the County of Polk, by Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk, in her official capacity and by and through the undersigned attorney, petitions the Court pursuant to Section 75.521 for judgment vesting title in Polk County and as and for said petition alleges and states as follows: 1. The Polk County Treasurer, Amanda Nissen, has prepared a List of Tax Liens of Polk County being Foreclosed by Proceeding In Rem, a verified copy of which is attached and incorporated herein by reference. 2. The foreclosure of the tax liens through in rem proceedings is governed by Section 75.521 Wisconsin Statutes and the requirements therein have been fulfilled. 3. The time periods after the date of the tax certificates, as stated is set forth in Section 75.521 (3), have lapsed for the properties included and described in said List of Tax Liens. 4. Notice of this proceeding shall be given to all parties specified in Section 75.521 (3) c Stat. by the County Treasurer sending a copy of this petition, and a copy of said List of Tax Liens of Polk County by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.

WHEREFORE, the Petitioner requests that the court grant judgment in favor of Polk County vesting title to the parcels of land described in the attached “List of Tax Liens� in Polk County, thereby, barring any and all claims whatsoever of the former owners or any persons claiming through and under the former owners since the date of filing the list of tax liens in the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court. Dated this 14th day of March, 2013. Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk Jeffrey B. Fuge, ID# 1024292 Polk County Government Center Corporation Counsel, Attorney for Polk County 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 110 1005 West Main St., Ste. 100, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 PH: 715-485-9210 Per Wisconsin State Statute, all possible child support liens are listed. Because of the limitations of information in the Treasurer’s Office, they are based solely on name matches. While we are required to list them based on name matches, we understand that they may not be against the person indicated. This practice is consistent with other property tax foreclosure listings by County Treasurer’s Offices across the State of Wisconsin.

List Of Tax Liens Of Polk County Being Foreclosed By Proceeding In Rem 2013-2 STATE OF WISCONSIN - CIRCUIT COURT - POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS UNDER SECTION 75.521 WISCONSIN STATUTES BY POLK COUNTY, LIST OF TAX LIENS FOR YEARS INDICATED. NO.

DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

001

Town of Alden 002-00477-0000 Lot 4 CSM 220 V1 Pg 223 Loc in NE 1/4 of SW 1/4 Sec 18 T32 R17

002

Town of Alden 002-00503-0000 Pt NE 1/4 of NW 1/4 Sec 19 T32 R17 V551 Pg 157

003

004

005

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX

CERT.#

INT. RATE

Owner: Steven J. Oswald Liens/Judgments: Capital One FSB Reynolds Building Products David A. Swenson United Products Corporation

2009 SC 2009

298.71 165.00

35

12% Annually

Owner: Laura A. Klein Mortgage Holder: MERS as nominee for Rescue Mortgage Inc. Other Interests: James M. Klein Liens/Judgments: Novitzke Gust Sempf & Whitley

2009 SC 2009

83.63 165.00

37

12% Annually

Town of Alden Owner: Norman E. Rosenkranz 002-00793-0300 Land Contract Holder: Lot 3 CSM 3980 V18 Ausen Farms Inc. Pg 10 Loc NE 1/4 of SE 1/4 Sec 30 T32 R17

2009 SC 2009

737.84 165.00

66

12% Annually

Town of Alden 002-01231-0100 S 200’ of the N 655’ of the W 333’ of the NW 1/4 of NW 1/4 Sec 12 T32 R18

Owner: Norman E. Rosenkranz

2009 SC 2009

Town of Georgetown 026-00323-0000 Pt NE 1/4 of SE 1/4 Sec 8 T35 R16 exc pcl desc in V233 Pg 585

Owner: Norman E. Rosenkranz

2009 SC 2009

195.44 165.00

945.79 165.00

83

1260

NO.

DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX

CERT.#

INT. RATE

016

Town of Balsam Lake 006-00753-0000 SW 1/4 of SW 1/4 Sec 27 T34 R17

Owners: Raymond J. & Carol Ann Tourville 2009 Mortgage Holder: Citifinancial Inc. SC 2009 Liens/Judgments: Ladd Memorial Hospital

1,063.93 165.00

308

12% Annually

017

Town of Balsam Lake 006-00928-0000 Lot 6 CSM 1867 V9 Pg 14 Sec 31 T34 R17

Owner: Teresa K. Hannah 2009 Mortgage Holders: SC 2009 Lehman Brothers Bank FSB Lexington National Insurance Corporation Liens/Judgments: Discover Bank Capital One Bank The RiverBank Livingston Financial Discover Bank

1,355.98 165.00

328

12% Annually

018

Town of Balsam Lake 006-01042-0000 E 14 Rds of W 31 Rds of NE 1/4 of NE 1/4 Sec 35 T34 R17

Owner: Laura L. Goodwin 2009 Mortgage Holder: SC 2009 Forrest G. & Mary G. Clark Liens/Judgments: AER Development Group Rural American Bank - Luck Kemper Independence Insurance Company

662.15 165.00

333

12% Annually

019

Town of Balsam Lake 006-01078-0000 SW 1/4 of SE 1/4 Sec 35 T34 R17 exc Lot 2 CSM 4456 V20 Pg 8

Owner: Steven A. Swager Mortgage Holder: Schanon Mortgage Inc. Liens/Judgments: WESTconsin Credit Union

2009 SC 2009

1,306.26 165.00

343

12% Annually

020

Town of Beaver 008-00287-0000 Lot 4 CSM 5674 V25 Pg 151 Loc Gov Lot 4 Sec 12 T34 R15

Owner: Hanson Management Liens/Judgments: State of Wisconsin Owen R. Williams

2009 SC 2009

4,330.56 165.00

386

12% Annually

021

Town of Beaver Owner: Gregory A. Leisz 008-00638-0000 NW 1/4 of SW 1/4 Sec 24 T34 R15 exc N 450’ thereof

2009 SC 2009

1,376.48 165.00

426

12% Annually

022

Town of Black Brook 010-00156-0400 Lot 4 CSM 4884 V21 Pg 211 Loc Gov Lot 5 Sec 6 T32 R16

Owner: Arthur O. Groth Liens/Judgments: WESTconsin Credit Union Central Prairie Financial LLC Midland Funding Frontier Ag & Turf

2009 SC 2009

100.69 165.00

473

12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually

006

Town of Georgetown Owner: Norman E. Rosenkranz 026-00327-0000 SE 1/4 of SE 1/4 Sec 8 T35 R16

2009 SC 2009

1,295.63 165.00

1261

12% Annually

007

Town of Alden 002-00943-0000 Pt NE 1/4 of NE 1/4 Sec 1 T32 R18 desc in V501/203

Owners: Jarrod D. Parr Mortgage Holder: Independence State Bank

2009 SC 2009

2,717.40 165.00

69

12% Annually

008

Town of Alden 002-01731-0000 Pt SW 1/4 of SW 1/4 Sec 27 T32 R18

Owner: Mitchell R. Erickson Land Contract Holders: Rural American Bank - Luck Liens/Judgments: Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue

2009 SC 2009

464.93 165.00

113

12% Annually

009

Town of Apple River 004-00056-0000 Pt SW 1/4 of SW 1/4 Sec 2 T34 R16 desc in CSM 359 V2 Pg 88

Owners: James M. Jr. & Lori A. Duncan Mortgage Holder: S & C Bank Other Interests: James M. Sr. & JoAnn D. Duncan

2009 SC 2009

488.44 165.00

148

12% Annually

023

Town of Black Brook 010-00683-0100 Lot 1 CSM 4506 V20 Pg 58 Loc NW 1/4 of NE 1/4 Sec 27 T32 R16

Owner: Raymond G. & Linda J. Sislo Mortgage Holder: Nationstar Mortgage LLC Alternative Mortgage Options Inc.

2009 SC 2009

327.35 165.00

508

12% Annually

010

Town of Apple River 004-00057-0000 Pt NE 1/4 of SW 1/4 of SW 1/4 Sec 2 T34 R16

Owners: James M. Jr. & Lori A. Duncan Mortgage Holder: S & C Bank Other Interests: James M. Sr. & JoAnn D. Duncan

2009 SC 2009

1,713.42 165.00

149

12% Annually

024

Town of Bone Lake 012-00134-0000 NE 1/4 of NE 1/4 Sec 8 T36 R16 exc pcl 393’ x 426’

Owners: Terry L. & Kimberly R. Brenizer 2009 Mortgage Holder: SC 2009 Associates Industrial Loan Company Liens/Judgments: Polk County, Wisconsin

217.35 165.00

559

12% Annually

011

Town of Apple River 004-00398-0000 Pt SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 & Pt NE 1/4 of SE 1/4 Sec 12 T34N R16W

Owner: Laurie Sabata Mortgage Holders: Polk County Wisconsin Bremer Bank National Association

2009 SC 2009

431.17 165.00

170

12% Annually 025

Town of Bone Lake 012-00135-0000 Pt NE 1/4 of NE 1/4 Sec 8 T36 R16 (393’ x 426’)

Owners: Terry L. & Kimberly R. Brenizer 2009 Mortgage Holder: SC 2009 Associates Industrial Loan Company Liens/Judgments: Polk County, Wisconsin

1,383.09 165.00

560

12% Annually

Town of Apple River 004-00634-0000 W 580’ of SW 1/4 of NW 1/4 Sec 23 T34 R16

Owners: Gary S. & Susan K. Reuter

2009 SC 2009

2,379.72 165.00

199

026

2009 SC 2009

644.13 165.00

584

12% Annually

Town of Apple River Owner: Carmen J. Benitez 004-00642-0000 NW 1/4 of SE 1/4 Sec 23 T34 R16 exc Lot 1 of CSM 5370 V24 Pg 55

2009 SC 2009

1,876.15 165.00

202

Town of Bone Lake Owner: Thomas R. Warden 012-00431-0000 Lot 6 CSM 554 V3 Pg 46 Loc in SE 1/4 of SW 1/4 & SW 1/4 of SE 1/4 Gov Lot 3 & 4 Sec 20 T36 R16

027

620

12% Annually

595

12% Annually

Owner: Susan J. Peterson Liens/Judgments: State of Wisconsin Estate Recovery Program Cottonwood Financial Wisconsin Hill Top Excavating

2009 SC 2009

Owner: Mark R. Holmgren & 2008 Patricia L. Lawrence SC 2008 Mortgage Holder: 2009 Thomas D. Rogers & Margaret A. Rogers Liens/Judgments: Diagnostic Radiology Associates

987.85 165.00 1,392.43

Town of Apple River 004-00804-0000 Gov Lot 3 Sec 29 T34 R16

Town of Bone Lake 012-00645-0000 Pt NE 1/4 of NE 1/4 Sec 27 T36 R16 exc Hwy ROW desc in V967 Pg 529

12% Annually

2009 SC 2009

Owner: Lawrence I. & Renea S. Miller Mortgage Holder: Polk County, Wisconsin Liens/Judgments: Americredit Financial Services Inc. Polk County Clerk of Circuit Court

596

Owner: Susan J. Peterson Liens/Judgments: State of Wisconsin Estate Recovery Program Cottonwood Financial Wisconsin Hill Top Excavating

Town of Bone Lake 012-00696-0000 Lot 2 CSM 3344 V15 Pg 111 Loc in SW 1/4 of SE 1/4 Sec 28 T36 R16

012

013

014

015

Town of Apple River 004-00808-0000 Pt SE 1/4 of SW 1/4 Sec 29 T34 R16

563.21 165.00

238

12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually

028 352.69 165.00

241

12% Annually

580371 33-35L 24a,d WNAXLP

2009 SC 2009

193.76 165.00

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Please Note...Important Notice You Will Lose Title To Your Property If These Taxes Are Not Paid On Or Before June 3, 2013 TAKE NOTICE that all persons having, or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon the real property described in the list of tax liens 2013-3, on file in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court of Polk County, dated March 18, 2013, attached hereto, are hereby notified that the filing of such list of tax liens in the Clerk of Circuit Court of Polk County constitutes the commencement by said Polk County of a special proceeding in the Circuit Court for Polk County to foreclose the tax liens therein described by foreclosure proceedings in rem and that a notice of the pendency of such proceeding against each piece or parcel of land therein described was filed in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court on March 18, 2013. Such proceeding is brought against the real property herein described only and is to foreclose the tax liens described in such list. No personal judgment will be entered herein for such taxes, assessments or other legal charges or any part thereof. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon the real property described in said list of tax liens are hereby notified that a certified copy of such list of tax liens has been posted in

the office of the County Treasurer of Polk County and will remain posted for public inspection up to and including June 3, 2013, which date is hereby fixed as the last day of redemption. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon such parcel may, on or before June 3, 2013, redeem such delinquent tax liens by paying to the County Treasurer of Polk County the amount of all such unpaid tax liens and in addition thereto, all interest and penalties which have accrued on said unpaid tax liens computed to and including the day of redemption, plus the reasonable costs that the County incurred to initiate the proceedings plus the person’s share of the reasonable costs of publication under sub. (6). POLK COUNTY By Amanda Nissen, Polk County Treasurer

STATE OF WISCONSIN - CIRCUIT COURT - POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens under Section 75.521 Wis. Statutes by Polk County PETITION FOR JUDGMENT VESTING TITLE TO POLK COUNTY: 2013 - 3 - Case No. 13CV 127 Now comes the County of Polk, by Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk, in her official capacity and by and through the undersigned attorney, petitions the Court pursuant to Section 75.521 for judgment vesting title in Polk County and as and for said petition alleges and states as follows: 1. The Polk County Treasurer, Amanda Nissen, has prepared a List of Tax Liens of Polk County being Foreclosed by Proceeding In Rem, a verified copy of which is attached and incorporated herein by reference. 2. The foreclosure of the tax liens through in rem proceedings is governed by Section 75.521 Wisconsin Statutes and the requirements therein have been fulfilled. 3. The time periods after the date of the tax certificates, as stated is set forth in Section 75.521 (3), have lapsed for the properties included and described in said List of Tax Liens. 4. Notice of this proceeding shall be given to all parties specified in Section 75.521 (3) c Stat. by the County Treasurer sending a copy of this petition, and a copy of said List of Tax Liens of Polk County by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.

WHEREFORE, the Petitioner requests that the court grant judgment in favor of Polk County vesting title to the parcels of land described in the attached “List of Tax Liens� in Polk County, thereby, barring any and all clai ms whatsoever of the former owners or any persons claiming through and under the former owners since the date of filing the list of tax liens in the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court. Dated this 14th day of March, 2013. Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk Jeffrey B. Fuge, ID# 1024292 Polk County Government Center Corporation Counsel, Attorney for Polk County 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 110 1005 West Main St., Ste. 100, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 PH: 715-485-9210 Per Wisconsin State Statute, all possible child support liens are listed. Because of the limitations of information in the Treasurer’s Office, they are based solely on name matches. While we are required to list them based on name matches, we understand that they may not be against the person indicated. This practice is consistent with other property tax foreclosure listings by County Treasurer’s Offices across the State of Wisconsin.

List Of Tax Liens Of Polk County Being Foreclosed By Proceeding In Rem 2013-3 STATE OF WISCONSIN - CIRCUIT COURT - POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS UNDER SECTION 75.521 WISCONSIN STATUTES BY POLK COUNTY, LIST OF TAX LIENS FOR YEARS INDICATED. NO.

DESCRIPTION

001

Town of Clam Falls 014-00370-2000 Lot 2 CSM 5412 V24 Pg 97, a div of Lot 2 CSM 4648 V20 Pg 200 Sec 17 T37 R16

002

003

004

005

006

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

AMT. TAX

CERT.#

INT. RATE

NO.

DESCRIPTION

Owner: Seven Pines LLC Land Contract Holder: Leland Gohlike Mortgage Holder: Glenn Mortenson Liens/Judgments: Ryan M. Benson Lakes Gas Company Dept. of Workforce Development Dept. of Treasury - IRS

2009 SC 2009

8,816.93 165.00

703

12% Annually

014

Town of Clear Lake 018-00265-0000 Lot 2 CSM 5505 V24 Pg 190 Loc in E 1/2 of NE 1/4 of NE 1/4 Sec 13 T32 R15

Owner: Garry A. Hollister Mortgage Holder: Farmers Home Administration Liens/Judgments: Gerry Black

015

Owners: Seven Pines LLC Land Contract Holder: Leland Gohlike Mortgage Holder: Glenn Mortenson Liens/Judgments: Ryan M. Benson Lakes Gas Company WI Dept. of Workforce Development Dept. of Treasury - IRS

2009 SC 2009

Town of Clam Falls 014-00470-0000 W 1/2 of SW 1/4 of NW 1/4, Sec 22 T37 R16

Owners: Gary & Marilyn Sederlund Mortgage Holder: Beneficial Wisconsin Inc Liens/Judgements: Marshfield Clinic

2009 SC 2009

Town of Clam Falls 014-00955-0000 Lots 9 and 10 First Addition to Clam Falls Sec 13 T37 R16

Owner: Gary G. Wenthe Mortgage Holder: U.S. Bank NA ND

2009 SC 2009

Town of Clam Falls 014-01063-0000 Lot 3 Plat of Nelson’s Clam Falls Park Addition Sec 13 T37 R16

Owners: Gary C. Kendrick & Daniel J. Ziebell

Town of Clam Falls 014-01071-0000 Lot 11 Plat of Nelson’s Clam Falls Park Addition Sec 13 T37 R16

Owners: Louise & Grace Cervantez

Town of Clam Falls 014-00370-2021 Lot 21 CSM 5412 V24 Pg 97, a div of Lot 2 CSM 4648 V20 Pg 200 Sec 17 T37 R16

2009 SC 2009

2009

1,871.49 165.00

565.72 165.00

845.63 165.00

460.20 165.00

898.99

704

717

739

743

744

INT. RATE

2008 SC 2008 2009

2,334.28 165.00 3,383.80

814

12% Annually

847

12% Annually

Town of Clear Lake 018-00321-0000 NE 1/4 of NE 1/4 Sec 16 T32 R15

Owner: Greg E. Dodge 2009 Mortgage Holder: SC 2009 Citifinancial Inc. Liens/Judgments: Dept. of Treasury - IRS

447.77 165.00

850

12% Annually

016

Town of Clear Lake 018-00322-0000 NW 1/4 of NE 1/4 Sec 16 T32 R15

Owner: Greg E. Dodge 2009 Mortgage Holder: SC 2009 Citifinancial Inc. Liens/Judgments: Dept. of Treasury - IRS

1,145.83 165.00

851

12% Annually

017

Town of Clear Lake 018-00330-0000 SW 1/4 of NW 1/4 Sec 16 T32 R15

Owner: Greg E. Dodge 2009 Mortgage Holder: SC 2009 Citifinancial Inc. Liens/Judgments: Dept. of Treasury - IRS

2,198.23 165.00

854

12% Annually

018

Town of Eureka 020-01081-0000 Lot 5 CSM 3741 V17 Pg 4 Loc in NW 1/4 of SE 1/4 Sec 11 T35 R19

Owner: Edward Thomas Cullen Land Contract Holder: Daniel W. Wiberg, Trustee Liens/Judgments: Eckberg, Lammers, Briggs, Wolff & Vierling PLLP

2009 SC 2009

956.12 165.00

994

12% Annually

019

Town of Farmington 022-00211-0000 NE 1/4 of SE 1/4 Sec 9 T32 R19

Owner: Gary L. Cottor Land Contract Holder: Robert & Myrna Cotter Liens/Judgments: Capital One FSB

2009

1,557.40

1033

12% Annually

020

Town of Farmington 022-00535-0100 Lot 1 CSM 3473 V15 Pg 240 Loc in NE 1/4 of SW 1/4 Sec 22 T32 R19

Owner: Gary L. Cottor Liens/Judgments: Capital One FSB

2009 SC 2009

2,214.01 165.00

1045

12% Annually

021

Town of Farmington 022-00779-0600 Lot 6 CSM 4447 V19 Pg 228 a div of Lots 2 & 3 CSM 1870 V9 Pg 17 Sec 35 T32 R19

Owners: Phillip & Pamela Collova Mortgage Holder: First National Bank of New Richmond

2009 SC 2009

490.16 165.00

1064

12% Annually

022

Town of Farmington 022-01111-0000 Pt Lot 1 CSM 0360 V2 Pg 89 Loc in N 1/2 of SW 1/4 of SE 1/4 Sec 34 T33 R 19 desc V406 Pg 552 & N 127’ of pcl desc V394 Pg 515 & V494 Pg 737

Owners: Arlan G & Aziza Hanson 2009 Mortgage Holder: SC 2009 Central Bank Liens/Judgments: WI Dept. of Revenue Dept. of Workforce Development Central Bank Operating Engineers Local #49 Hlth and Wellfair Fund AnchorBank FSB JH Larson Electrical Company Dept. of the Treasury - IRS

1,703.32 165.00

1080

12% Annually

023

Town of Farmington 022-01114-0000 Pt Lot 1 CSM 0360 V2 Pg 89 Loc in SW 1/4 of SE 1/4 Sec 34 T33 R19 as desc V558 pg 202

Owners: Arlan G. & Aziza Hanson 2009 Mortgage Holder: SC 2009 Central Bank Liens/Judgments: WI Dept. of Revenue Dept. of Workforce Development Central Bank Operating Engineers Local #49 Hlth and Wellfair Fund AnchorBank FSB JH Larson Electrical Company Dept. of the Treasury - IRS

277.76 165.00

1082

12% Annually

024

Town of Farmington 022-01165-0000 Lot 4 Country Village Plat Sec 18 T32 R18

Owners: Bradley J. & Diane I. Robinson 2009 Mortgage Holder: SC 2009 Associates Financial Services Co. Liens/Judgments: Cumberland Memorial Hospital Capital One Bank USA Polk County Child Support Agency

1,032.73 165.00

1085

12% Annually

025

Town of Garfield 024-00669-0000 SW 1/4 of NW 1/4 Sec 32 T33 R17 exc Lots 1, 2 & 3 CSM 4532 V20 Pg 84

Owner: Stephen T. Eggen Mortgage Holder: Firstar Bank NA Liens/Judgments: WI Dept. of Revenue Dept. of the Treasury - IRS

2009 SC 2009

117.95 165.00

1185

12% Annually

026

Town of Georgetown 026-00030-0000 NE 1/4 of SE 1/4 Sec 2 T35 R16

Owners: Duane K. & Mary K. Strenke Mortgage Holder: Loan Resolutions Holdings No 1 LLC

2009 SC 2009

610.95 165.00

1240

12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually

190.06 165.00

784

12% Annually

008

Town of Clayton 016-00762-0100 Lot 1 CSM 4380 V19 Pg 161 Loc Gov Lot 2 Sec 31 T33 R15

Owners: Arthur W. & Zara Renander Mortgage Holders: Michael D. & Cynthia A. Jensen Gwin Family Trust U/A

2009 SC 2009

348.42 165.00

805

12% Annually

009

Town of Clayton 016-00762-0200 Lot 2 CSM 4380 V19 Pg 161 Loc Gov Lot 2 Sec 31 T33 R15

Owners: Arthur W. & Zara Renander Mortgage Holders: Michael D. & Cynthia A. Jensen Gwin Family Trust U/A

2009 SC 2009

342.36 165.00

806

12% Annually

010

Town of Clayton 016-00762-0300 Lot 3 CSM 4380 V19 Pg 161 Loc Gov Lot 2 Sec 31 T33 R15

Owners: Arthur W. & Zara Renander Mortgage Holders: Michael D. & Cynthia A. Jensen Gwin Family Trust U/A

2009 SC 2009

465.91 165.00

807

12% Annually

011

Town of Clayton 016-00899-0000 W 1/2 of NE 1/4 of SE 1/4 Sec 36 T33 R15

Owner: Judith R. Kingsbury Mortgage Holders: Bank One NA Citifinancial Inc.

2009

426.33

820

12% Annually

012

Town of Clear Lake 018-00239-0000 Pt of N 1/2 of SE 1/4 Sec 11 T32 R15 as desc in V781 Pg 619

Owners: Daniel A. & Jeanine J. Vadnais 2009 Land Contract Holder: SC 2009 Joann Gunderson (Pahlow) Liens/Judgments: WI Dept. of Revenue Country Comfort Dental Arts Capital One Bank Dept. of the Treasury - IRS

746.03 165.00

840

12% Annually

Owner: Daniel A. & Jeanine J. Vadnais Liens/Judgments: St. of Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue Country Comfort Dental Arts Capital One Bank Dept. of Treasury - IRS

771.76 165.00

1576

CERT.#

12% Annually

2009 SC 2009

2009 SC 2009

AMT. TAX

12% Annually

Town of Clayton Owners: Dale & Catherine Stepan 016-00505-0100 Mortgage Holder: E 880’ of S 1/2 of SW 1/4 of Bremer Bank NA NW 1/4 Sec 22 T33 R15

Town of Lincoln 032-00533-0000 Pt of NW 1/4 of NE 1/4 Sec 21 T33 R 16 as desc in V824 Pg 496

YEAR TAX

12% Annually

007

013

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

12% Annually

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POLK COUNTY TAX LIENS 2013-2 (Continued From Page 19) NO.

DESCRIPTION

029

Town of Bone Lake 012-00755-0000 Pt SE 1/4 of SW 1/4 Sec 30 T36 R16 desc V774 Pg 657

030

031

032

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX

CERT.#

INT. RATE

NO.

DESCRIPTION

2009 SC 2009

1,303.73 165.00

610

12% Annually

033

Town of Sterling 046-01497-0000 Lot 4 Plat of Sunny Acres Sec 33 T36 R19

034 Town of Laketown Owner: Ronald R. Blair 030-00613-0000 Mortgage Holder: SE 1/4 of SE 1/4 Sec 25 U.S. Bank, NA ND T36 R18 exc W 10 rds of S 16 rds & exc V284/145 for Hwy

2009 SC 2009

2,789.34 165.00

1473

12% Annually

Town of Sterling Owner: Ronald R. Blair 046-00570-0000 Mortgage Holder: Pcl in Gov Lot 3 Sec 23 U.S. Bank, NA ND T36 R19 desc V326 Pg 198

2009 SC 2009

Town of Sterling Owner: Ronald R. Blair 046-00901-0000 Pt NE 1/4 of NE 1/4 Sec 36 T36 R19 desc in V827 Pg 432

2009 SA 2009 DC 2009 SC 2009

Owners: Ronald R. Blair Mortgage Holder: Community Bank of Cameron-Grantsburg

4,204.87 165.00

2193

918.22 402.77 328.60 165.00

2221

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX

CERT.#

INT. RATE

Owner: Ronald R. Blair

2009 SC 2009

1,604.44 165.00

2237

12% Annually

Town of Sterling 046-01498-0000 Lot 5 Plat of Sunny Acres Sec 33 T36 R19

Owner: Ronald R. Blair

2009 SC 2009

447.86 165.00

2238

12% Annually

035

Town of Sterling 046-01499-0000 Lot 6 Plat of Sunny Acres Sec 33 T36 R19

Owner: Ronald R. Blair

2009 SC 2009

447.86 165.00

2239

12% Annually

036

Town of Bone Lake Owners: Jon N. Larsen & 012-00944-0000 Patricia J. Riley Lot 3 CSM 570 V3 Pg 62 being pt of W 1/2 of NW 1/4 of NE 1/4 Sec 36 T36 R16

2009 SC 2009

533.57 165.00

632

12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually 12% Annually 12% Annually

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DESCRIPTION

027

Town of Georgetown 026-00205-0000 Lot 1 CSM 0072 V1 Pg 73 Loc in Gov Lot 4 Sec 6 T35 R16

028

029

030

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX

CERT.#

INT. RATE

NO.

DESCRIPTION

Owner: Anthony I. Forster Mortgage Holder: Sterling Bank

2009 SC 2009

36.58 165.00

1252

12% Annually

031

Town of West Sweden 048-00412-0000 NW 1/4 of NW 1/4 Sec 17 T37 R17

032 Town of Georgetown 026-00223-0000 Lot 1 CSM 1391 V6 Pg 207 Loc in Gov Lot 1 Sec 7 T35 R16

Owner: Anthony I. Forster dba A & A Investments Mortgage Holder: Sterling Bank

2009 SC 2009

91.65 165.00

1253

12% Annually

Town of Milltown 040-00183-0000 NE 1/4 of SW 1/4 Sec 7 T35 R17

Owner: Anthony I. Forster Mortgage Holder: Sterling Bank Liens/Judgments: Bobbye Svitak Cumberland Memorial Hospital Dept. of Workforce Development Dept. of the Treasury - IRS

2009 SC 2009

94.63 165.00

1849

12% Annually

Owner: Anthony I. Forster Mortgage Holder: Sterling Bank Liens/Judgments: Bobbye Svitak Cumberland Memorial Hospital Dept. of Workforce Development Dept. of the Treasury - IRS

2009 SC 2009

Town of Milltown 040-00187-0000 SE 1/4 of SW 1/4 Sec 7 T35 R17 exc parcels in V279 Pg 219 and in V534 Pg 78

800.73 165.00

1850

12% Annually

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX

CERT.#

INT. RATE

Owner: Anthony I. Forster Living Trust

2009 SC 2009

347.47 165.00

2263

12% Annually

Village of Milltown 151-00065-0000 S 28.4’ of Lot 2 and all of Lot 3 Blk A First Add of the Village of Milltown

Owners: Anthony I. & Annabelle M. Forster

2009 SC 2009

26.13 165.00

2588

12% Annually

033

Village of Milltown 151-00073-0000 Lot 5 Block B First Add to the Village of Milltown

Owner: Anthony I. Forster, Trustee of the Anthony Michael Forster Special Needs Trust or Successor Trustees

2009 SC 2009

68.28 165.00

2589

12% Annually

034

Town of Georgetown 026-00256-0000 Pt of NE 1/4 of NE 1/4 Sec 8 T35 R16 as desc in V650 Pg 742

Owner: Ronald G. Wilkins

2009 SC 2009

539.00 165.00

1256

12% Annually

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BREAKFAST

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FRIDAY

BREAKFAST Breakfast burrito. LUNCH Sub sandwich, baby carrots, dip, Doritos OR Oriental salad.

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LUNCH Pizza dippers, dipper sauce, mixed vegetables OR beef-taco salad.

LUNCH Whole-grain pizza, salad, garbanzo beans, black beans, steamed broccoli, strawberry sauce.

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BREAKFAST Yogurt/cheese stick. LUNCH Entrees: Choose 1 - Baked chicken OR PBJ sandwich, au gratin potatoes, Packer beans, salad blend, pineapple bits, apple.

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BREAKFAST

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Please Note...Important Notice You Will Lose Title To Your Property If These Taxes Are Not Paid On Or Before June 3, 2013 TAKE NOTICE that all persons having, or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon the real property described in the list of tax liens 2013-4, on file in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court of Polk County, dated March 18, 2013, attached hereto, are hereby notified that the filing of such list of tax liens in the Clerk of Circuit Court of Polk County constitutes the commencement by said Polk County of a special proceeding in the Circuit Court for Polk County to foreclose the tax liens therein described by foreclosure proceedings in rem and that a notice of the pendency of such proceeding against each piece or parcel of land therein described was filed in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court on March 18, 2013. Such proceeding is brought against the real property herein described only and is to foreclose the tax liens described in such list. No personal judgment will be entered herein for such taxes, assessments or other legal charges or any part thereof. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon the real property described in said list of tax liens are hereby notified that a certified copy of such list of tax liens has been posted in

the office of the County Treasurer of Polk County and will remain posted for public inspection up to and including June 3, 2013, which date is hereby fixed as the last day of redemption. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon such parcel may, on or before June 3, 2013, redeem such delinquent tax liens by paying to the County Treasurer of Polk County the amount of all such unpaid tax liens and in addition thereto, all interest and penalties which have accrued on said unpaid tax liens computed to and including the day of redemption, plus the reasonable costs that the County incurred to initiate the proceedings plus the person’s share of the reasonable costs of publication under sub. (6). POLK COUNTY By Amanda Nissen, Polk County Treasurer

STATE OF WISCONSIN - CIRCUIT COURT - POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens under Section 75.521 Wis. Statutes by Polk County PETITION FOR JUDGMENT VESTING TITLE TO POLK COUNTY: 2013 - 4 - Case No. 13CV 128 Now comes the County of Polk, by Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk, in her official capacity and by and through the undersigned attorney, petitions the Court pursuant to Section 75.521 for judgment vesting title in Polk County and as and for said petition alleges and states as follows: 1. The Polk County Treasurer, Amanda Nissen, has prepared a List of Tax Liens of Polk County being Foreclosed by Proceeding In Rem, a verified copy of which is attached and incorporated herein by reference. 2. The foreclosure of the tax liens through in rem proceedings is governed by Section 75.521 Wisconsin Statutes and the requirements therein have been fulfilled. 3. The time periods after the date of the tax certificates, as stated is set forth in Section 75.521 (3), have lapsed for the properties included and described in said List of Tax Liens. 4. Notice of this proceeding shall be given to all parties specified in Section 75.521 (3) c Stat. by the County Treasurer sending a copy of this petition, and a copy of said List of Tax Liens of Polk County by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.

WHEREFORE, the Petitioner requests that the court grant judgment in favor of Polk County vesting title to the parcels of land described in the attached “List of Tax Liens� in Polk County, thereby, barring any and all clai ms whatsoever of the former owners or any persons claiming through and under the former owners since the date of filing the list of tax liens in the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court. Dated this 14th day of March, 2013. Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk Jeffrey B. Fuge, ID# 1024292 Polk County Government Center Corporation Counsel, Attorney for Polk County 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 110 1005 West Main St., Ste. 100, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 PH: 715-485-9210 Per Wisconsin State Statute, all possible child support liens are listed. Because of the limitations of information in the Treasurer’s Office, they are based solely on name matches. While we are required to list them based on name matches, we understand that they may not be against the person indicated. This practice is consistent with other property tax foreclosure listings by County Treasurer’s Offices across the State of Wisconsin.

List Of Tax Liens Of Polk County Being Foreclosed By Proceeding In Rem 2013-4 STATE OF WISCONSIN - CIRCUIT COURT - POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS UNDER SECTION 75.521 WISCONSIN STATUTES BY POLK COUNTY, LIST OF TAX LIENS FOR YEARS INDICATED. YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX

CERT.#

INT. RATE

NO.

DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

Town of Johnstown 028-00859-0000 N 210’ of W 240’ of SE 1/4 of NW 1/4 Sec 34 T35 R15

Owners: Michael T. & Connie J. Minteer 2009 Liens/Judgments: SC 2009 Cumberland Clinic Lakeview Medical Center

956.95 165.00

1413

12% Annually

011

Town of Lincoln 032-00614-0000 SW 1/4 of NE 1/4 Sec 22 T33 R16

012 Town of Laketown 030-00026-0000 NW 1/4 of SE 1/4 Sec 1 T36 R18

Owners: James W. & Debra K. Mattson Mortgage Holders: Firstar Home Mortgage Corp Bank of America NA Liens/Judgments: Midland Funding LLC Precision Recovery Analytics Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC Main Street Acquisition Corp Capital One Bank USA Platinum Financial Services

2009 SC 2009

559.27 165.00

1420

12% Annually

Town of Laketown 030-00289-0000 Pcl of land in the W 1/2 of NE 1/4 Sec 12 T36 R18 Desc in Doc 749498

Owner: Jeffrey A. Ayde Mortgage Holder: Central Bank Liens/Judgments: Adam C. Benson

2009 SC 2009

Town of Laketown 030-00863-0000 Pt S 1/2 of SW 1/4 Sec 34 T36 R18 desc in V548 Pg 420 plus 15’ strip adjacent to V565 Pg 348

Owner: Tony Lee Jenson Mortgage Holder: U.S. Bank NA ND

2009 SC 2009

Town of Laketown Owner: Tony Lee Jenson 030-00864-0000 Mortgage Holder: SE 1/4 of SW 1/4 U.S. Bank NA ND Sec 34 T36 R18 exc pcl 363’ x 1320’ and exc 15’ strip

2009 SC 2009

006

Town of Laketown 030-00928-0000 Lot 8 Plat of Peterson & Nelson Shores Sec 4 T36 R18

Owner: Calvin Jacobson Liens/Judgments: Bank One National Association

2009 SC 2009

664.57 165.00

1507

12% Annually

007

Town Lincoln 032-00033-0000 N 164’ of the S 539’ of the W 390’ of the NW 1/4 of SE 1/4 Sec 2 T33 R16

Owners: William A. & 2009 Katherine L. Hanson SC 2009 Mortgage Holder: Conti Mortgage Corp. Liens/Judgments: Asset Acceptance Capital One Bank Capital One Bank Bayfield Financial Capital One Bank Country Pride Cooperative Port Valhalla Inc. Novitzke Gust & Gust Asset Acceptance Currahee Financial Target National Bank Unifund CCR Partners Lee J. Olson

667.03 165.00

1520

12% Annually

Town of Lincoln 032-00565-0100 Lot 1 CSM 3646 V16 Pg 159 loc in Gov Lot 1 Sec 21 T33 R16

Owner: Steven K. Howell Liens/Judgments: Douglas K. Sarchet Vicki E. Main WESTconsin Credit Union Discover Bank Polk County Clerk of Circuit Court Dept. of the Treasury - IRS

2009 SC 2009

185.14 165.00

Town of Lincoln 032-00565-0120 Lot 3 CSM 3646 V16 Pg 159 loc in Gov Lot 1 Sec 21 T33 R16

Owner: Steven K. Howell Liens/Judgments: Douglas K. Sarchet Vicki E. Main WESTconsin Credit Union Discover Bank Polk County Clerk of Circuit Court Dept. of the Treasury - IRS

2009 SC 2009

Owner: Steven K. Howell Mortgage Holder: F & M Bank - Wisconsin Liens/Judgments: Douglas K. Sarchet Vicki E. Main WESTconsin Credit Union Discover Bank Polk County Clerk of Circuit Court Dept. of the Treasury - IRS

2009 SC 2009

NO.

DESCRIPTION

001

002

003

004

005

008

009

010

Town of Lincoln 032-00653-0000 S 148’ of E 502’ of the SE 1/4 of NW 1/4 Sec 23 T33 R16

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

524.47 165.00

1,959.73 165.00

505.66 165.00

56.11 165.00

448.22 165.00

1452

1492

1493

1580

1581

1590

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX

CERT.#

INT. RATE

Owners: David J. Langworthy, Holly L. Garland Langworthy Mortgage Holder: Altra Federal Credit Union

2009 SC 2009

1,918.77 165.00

1585

12% Annually

Town of Lincoln 032-00615-0000 SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 Sec 22 T33 R16

Owners: David J. Langworthy Holly L. Garland Langworthy Mortgage Holder: Altra Federal Credit Union

2009 SC 2009

1,353.99 165.00

1586

12% Annually

013

Town of Lincoln 032-00791-0000 Lot 2 CSM 1488 V7 Pg 65 Sec 28 T33 R16

Owner: Barry E. Nielsen Other Interested Party: Occupant, 785 N. Bend St.

2008 2009

1,206.08 1,055.39

1502 1596

12% Annually 12% Annually

014

Town of Lincoln Owner: William E. Niemi 032-01048-0000 W 318’ of SW 1/4 of NW 1/4 Sec 35 T33 R16 exc N 615’ thereof

2009 SC 2009

96.32 165.00

1614

12% Annually

015

Town of Lincoln 032-01664-0000 Lot 10 Plat of Rehm’s Riverview Sec 4 T33 R16

Owner: Anthony A. Heintz Mortgage Holder: S & C Bank (now Royal Credit Union)

2009 SC 2009

1,402.92 165.00

1653

12% Annually

016

Town of Lorain 034-00712-0000 E 174’ of W 2247’of the NE 1/4 exc N 1282’ thereof (SE 1/4 of NE 1/4) Sec 36 T37 R15

Owners: John T. & Cathleen F. Dziadus Land Contract Holder: J.D. Bergman Corporation

2009 SC 2009

13.21 165.00

1704

12% Annually

017

Town of Luck Owner: Scott A. Hackett 036-00159-0000 NE 1/4 of NE 1/4 Sec 7 T36 R17

2009

248.83

1717

12% Annually

018

Town of Luck 036-00558-0000 Lot 1 CSM 5378 V24 Pg 63 Sec 24 T36 R17

Owners: Shawn M. & Autumn M. Hutton 2009 Mortgage Holder: SC 2009 William & Christine Erickson Liens/Judgments: St. Croix Regional Medical Center Country Comfort

925.82 165.00

1741

12% Annually

019

Town of Luck 036-00912-0000 Lot 2 CSM 4792 V21 Pg 119 Sec 31 T36 R17 Loc in Lots 5, 6 & 7 Block 2 Jens S. Pedersen’s Subdivision of E 1/2 of NE 1/4 of NE 1/4

Owner: John R. Marsh Mortgage Holder: First Federal Capital Bank Liens/Judgments: Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue MRC Receivables Corporation Associated Bank NA Dept. of the Treasury - IRS

2009 SC 2009

265.40 165.00

1761

12% Annually

020

Town of McKinley 038-00015-0000 SW 1/4 of SW 1/4 Sec 1 T36 R15 exc Hwy

Owner: Gerald O. Evenson Mortgage Holder: AnchorBank fsb

2009 SC 2009

938.58 165.00

1762

12% Annually

021

Town of McKinley Owners: Donald C. & 038-00857-0000 Rebecca J. Seaquist Lot 2 Plat of Sunrise Roost Sec 10 T36 R15

2009 SC 2009

734.55 165.00

1826

12% Annually

022

Town of Milltown Owners: Christopher D. & 040-00329-0000 Michelle Madison Pt NW 1/4 of SW 1/4 Sec 12 T35 R17 desc V527 Pg 51

2009 SC 2009

240.22 165.00

1865

12% Annually

023

Town of Milltown 040-00447-0000 Lot 2 CSM 2193 V10 Pg 117 Loc in NW 1/4 of NW 1/4 Sec 16 T35 R17

Owner: Lon M. Scheele Mortgage Holder: S & C Bank (now RCU) Liens/Judgments: Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue

2009 SC 2009

2,422.45 165.00

1880

12% Annually

024

Village of Frederic 151-00079-0000 Lot 7 Block C First Addition to the Village of Milltown Sec 8 T35 R17

Owner: Lon M. Scheele Land Contract Holder: Polk County Bank (now RCU) Mortgage Holder: Polk County Bank (now RCU) Liens/Judgments: Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue

2009 SC 2009

822.57 165.00

2592

12% Annually

025

Town of Milltown Owner: Jeffry A. & Patricia A. McArdle 040-00923-0000 Lot B CSM 0244 V1 Pg 247 Loc in Gov Lot 2 Sec 27 T35 R17

2009 SC 2009

3,502.00 165.00

1901

12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually

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interviewing, employee training and development, wages and compensation, EHQHĂ€WV HPSOR\HH ZHOOQHVV DQG RFFXSDtional analysis. “This program helps students get current knowledge of HR and is very comprehensive,â€? says Leslie Bleskachek WITC academic dean, business division. “The IRUPDW LV Ă H[LEOH 0DQ\ FODVVHV DUH RIfered online or face to face, which allows students to choose the delivery mode for many of their classes.â€? This field of employment requires knowledge and skills in the following areas: occupational job analysis, compen-

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Wine! Did someone say wine? POLK COUNTY – The public is invited to join the Polk County Master Gardener volunteers for a tour of Chateau St. Croix Winery and Vineyard. Learn how grapes, including some grapes grown right here in the St. Croix Valley, are made into wine - and perhaps sample some of those very

wines! For those who haven’t been to Chateau St. Croix, this is a real treat. A short business meeting will begin at 6 p.m. and the tour will begin shortly thereafter. As always, the talks, demonstrations, and tours are free and the group welcomes all Polk County resi-

dents as they thoroughly enjoy meeting fellow gardeners and sharing thoughts and ideas. Please join them at Chateau St Croix, which is just north of St. Croix Falls at 1998 Hwy. 87, on Monday, April 15, 6 p.m., and perhaps have a little wine to

take off the edge of those April 15 taxtime blues? Any questions, call Jackie at 715-2688786 or Sally at 715-268-2926. – from the Polk County Master Gardeners

POLK COUNTY TAX LIENS 2013-4 (cont’d.) NO.

DESCRIPTION

026

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX

CERT.#

INT. RATE

NO.

DESCRIPTION

Town of Milltown Owner: Mark Palmer 040-01153-0000 nka 040-01555-2800 Lot 28 Kemah Shores Assessors Plat No 1 Sec 34 T35 R17

2009 SC 2009

104.09 165.00

1914

12% Annually

043

Town of Osceola 042-01332-1900 Lot 19 Plat of Poplar Lake Estates Sec 3 T33 R18

044 027

Town of Milltown 040-01357-0000 Lot 25 CSM 1024 V5 Pg 14 Sec 36 T35 R17

Owner: Hagman Construction Inc.

2009 SC 2009

490.60 165.00

1928

12% Annually

028

Town of Milltown 040-01358-0000 Lot 26 CSM 1024 V5 Pg 14 Sec 36 T35 R17

Owner: Hagman Construction Inc.

2009 SC 2009

442.32 165.00

1929

12% Annually

029

Town of Milltown Owner: Virginia J. Wahlquist Trust 040-01447-0000 Lot 1 CSM 5091 V22 Pg 198 Being Pt Lots 13 & 14 Plat of Green Bay of Half Moon Lake in Gov Lot 1 Sec 25 T35 R17

2009 SC 2009

1,702.03 165.00

1930

12% Annually

Town of Osceola Owner: Darin N. Youngmark 042-00133-0500 Lot 5 CSM 5017 V22 Pg 124 loc in pt W 1/2 of NE 1/4 SW 1/4 Sec 6 T33 R18

2009 SC 2009

Town of Osceola 042-00782-0200 Lot 2 CSM 3732 V16 Pg 245 loc in NE 1/4 of SW 1/4 Sec 31 T33 R18

2009 SC 2009

3,107.78 165.00

1996

030

031

Owner: Elton E. Babbitt

468.15 165.00

1941

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX

CERT.#

INT. RATE

Owners: Gerald J. & Jeannine B. Smith Mortgage Holder: WESTconsin Credit Union

2009 SC 2009

119.64 165.00

2047

12% Annually

Town of Osceola 042-01332-2000 Lot 20 Plat of Poplar Lake Estates Sec 3 T33 R18

Owners: Gerald J. & Jeannine B. Smith Mortgage Holder: WESTconsin Credit Union

2009 SC 2009

120.50 165.00

2048

12% Annually

045

Town of Osceola 042-01332-2100 Lot 21 Plat of Poplar Lake Estates Sec 3 T33 R18

Owners: Gerald J. & Jeannine B. Smith Mortgage Holder: WESTconsin Credit Union

2009 SC 2009

119.65 165.00

2049

12% Annually

046

Town of Osceola 042-01332-2200 Lot 22 Plat of Poplar Lake Estates Sec 3 T33 R18

Owners: Gerald J. & Jeannine B. Smith Mortgage Holder: WESTconsin Credit Union

2009 SC 2009

119.64 165.00

2050

12% Annually

047

Town of Osceola 042-01332-2300 Lot 23 Plat of Poplar Lake Estates Sec 3 T33 R18

Owners: Gerald J. & Jeannine B. Smith Mortgage Holder: WESTconsin Credit Union

2009 SC 2009

119.64 165.00

2051

12% Annually

048

Town of Osceola 042-01332-2400 Lot 24 Plat of Poplar Lake Estates Sec 3 T33 R18

Owners: Gerald J. & Jeannine B. Smith Mortgage Holder: WESTconsin Credit Union

2009 SC 2009

119.64 165.00

2052

12% Annually

049

Town of Osceola 042-01332-2500 Lot 25 Plat of Poplar Lake Estates Sec 3 T33 R18

Owners: Gerald J. & Jeannine B. Smith Mortgage Holder: WESTconsin Credit Union

2009 SC 2009

119.64 165.00

2053

12% Annually

12% Annually

12% Annually

032

Town of Osceola Owner: Cole J. Gile 042-00782-0800 Lot 8 CSM 3874 V17 Pg 137 Loc in NE 1/4 of SW 1/4 Sec 31 T33 R18

2009 SC 2009

371.16 165.00

1997

12% Annually

050

Town of Osceola 042-01332-2600 Lot 26 Plat of Poplar Lake Estates Sec 3 T33 R18

Owners: Gerald J. & Jeannine B. Smith Mortgage Holder: WESTconsin Credit Union

2009 SC 2009

119.64 165.00

2054

12% Annually

033

Town of Osceola 042-01332-0200 Lot 2 Plat of Poplar Lake Estates Sec 3 T33 R18

Owners: Gerald J. & Jeannine B. Smith Mortgage Holder: WESTconsin Credit Union

2009 SC 2009

92.74 165.00

2034

12% Annually

051

Town of Osceola 042-01332-2900 Lot 29 Plat of Poplar Lake Estates Sec 3 T33 R18

Owners: Gerald J. & Jeannine B. Smith Mortgage Holder: WESTconsin Credit Union

2009 SC 2009

119.64 165.00

2055

12% Annually

034

Town of Osceola 042-01332-0300 Lot 3 Plat of Poplar Lake Estates Sec 3 T33 R18

Owners: Gerald J. & Jeannine B. Smith Mortgage Holder: WESTconsin Credit Union

2009 SC 2009

119.64 165.00

2035

12% Annually

052

Town of Osceola 042-01332-3000 Lot 30 Plat of Poplar Lake Estates Sec 3 T33 R18

Owners: Gerald J. & Jeannine B. Smith Mortgage Holder: WESTconsin Credit Union

2009 SC 2009

119.64 165.00

2056

12% Annually

035

Town of Osceola 042-01332-0500 Lot 5 Plat of Poplar Lake Estates Sec 3 T33 R18

Owners: Gerald J. & Jeannine B. Smith Mortgage Holder: WESTconsin Credit Union

2009 SC 2009

119.64 165.00

2036

12% Annually

053

Town of Osceola 042-01332-3100 Lot 31 Plat of Poplar Lake Estates Sec 3 T33 R18

Owners: Gerald J & Jeannine B. Smith Mortgage Holder: WESTconsin Credit Union

2009 SC 2009

115.29 165.00

2057

12% Annually

036

Town of Osceola 042-01332-0600 Lot 6 Plat of Poplar Lake Estates Sec 3 T33 R18

Owners: Gerald J. & Jeannine B. Smith Mortgage Holder: WESTconsin Credit Union

2009 SC 2009

109.23 165.00

2037

12% Annually

054

Town of Osceola 042-01332-3200 Lot 32 Plat of Poplar Lake Estates Sec 3 T33 R18

Owners: Gerald J & Jeannine B. Smith Mortgage Holder: WESTconsin Credit Union

2009 SC 2009

119.64 165.00

2058

12% Annually

037

Town of Osceola 042-01332-0700 Lot 7 Plat of Poplar Lake Estates Sec 3 T33 R18

Owners: Gerald J. & Jeannine B. Smith Mortgage Holder: WESTconsin Credit Union

2009 SC 2009

109.23 165.00

2038

12% Annually

055

Town of Osceola 042-01332-3300 Lot 33 Plat of Poplar Lake Estates Sec 3 T33 R18

Owners: Gerald J & Jeannine B. Smith Mortgage Holder: WESTconsin Credit Union

2009 SC 2009

268.75 165.00

2059

12% Annually

038

Town of Osceola Owners: Gerald J. & Jeannine B. Smith 042-01332-1000 Mortgage Holder: Lot 10 Plat of Poplar Lake WESTconsin Credit Union Estates Sec 3 T33 R18

2009 SC 2009

119.64 165.00

2039

12% Annually

056

Town of Osceola 042-01332-3400 Lot 34 Plat of Poplar Lake Estates Sec 3 T33 R18

Owners: Gerald J & Jeannine B. Smith Mortgage Holder: WESTconsin Credit Union

2009 SC 2009

268.75 165.00

2060

12% Annually

039

Town of Osceola 042-01332-1100 Lot 11 Plat of Poplar Lake Estates Sec 3 T33 R18

Owners: Gerald J. & Jeannine B. Smith Mortgage Holder: WESTconsin Credit Union

2009 SC 2009

120.50 165.00

2040

12% Annually

057

Town of Osceola 042-01332-3600 Lot 36 Plat of Poplar Lake Estates Sec 3 T33 R18

Owners: Gerald J. & Jeannine B. Smith Mortgage Holder: WESTconsin Credit Union

2009 SC 2009

119.64 165.00

2061

12% Annually

040

Town of Osceola 042-01332-1200 Lot 12 Plat of Poplar Lake Estates Sec 3 T33 R18

Owners: Gerald J. & Jeannine B. Smith Mortgage Holder: WESTconsin Credit Union

2009 SC 2009

119.64 165.00

2041

12% Annually

058

Town of Osceola 042-01332-3700 Lot 37 Plat of Poplar Lake Estates Sec 3 T33 R18

Owners: Gerald J. & Jeannine B. Smith Mortgage Holder: WESTconsin Credit Union

2009 SC 2009

119.64 165.00

2062

12% Annually

041

Town of Osceola 042-01332-1300 Lot 13 Plat of Poplar Lake Estates Sec 3 T33 R18

Owners: Gerald J. & Jeannine B. Smith Mortgage Holder: WESTconsin Credit Union

2009 SC 2009

135.24 165.00

2042

12% Annually

059

Town of Osceola 042-01333-0500 Lot 5 Blk 1 Plat of Horse Lake Hideaway Sec 23 T33 R18

2009 SC 2009

442.02 165.00

2064

12% Annually

042

Town of Osceola 042-01332-1600 Lot 16 Plat of Poplar Lake Estates Sec 3 T33 R18

Owners: Gerald J. & Jeannine B. Smith Mortgage Holder: WESTconsin Credit Union

2009 SC 2009

130.91 165.00

2045

12% Annually

Owner: John M. Bona & Jennifer J. LaValla Mortgage Holder: M & I Marshall & Ilsley Bankx M & I Marshall & Ilsley Bank James Roger Hendrickson

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Please Note...Important Notice You Will Lose Title To Your Property If These Taxes Are Not Paid On Or Before June 3, 2013 TAKE NOTICE that all persons having, or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon the real property described in the list of tax liens 2013-5, on file in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court of Polk County, dated March 18, 2013, attached hereto, are hereby notified that the filing of such list of tax liens in the Clerk of Circuit Court of Polk County constitutes the commencement by said Polk County of a special proceeding in the Circuit Court for Polk County to foreclose the tax liens therein described by foreclosure proceedings in rem and that a notice of the pendency of such proceeding against each piece or parcel of land therein described was filed in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court on March 18, 2013. Such proceeding is brought against the real property herein described only and is to foreclose the tax liens described in such list. No personal judgment will be entered herein for such taxes, assessments or other legal charges or any part thereof. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon the real property described in said list of tax liens are hereby notified that a certified copy of such list of tax liens has been posted in

the office of the County Treasurer of Polk County and will remain posted for public inspection up to and including June 3, 2013, which date is hereby fixed as the last day of redemption. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in or lien upon such parcel may, on or before June 3, 2013, redeem such delinquent tax liens by paying to the County Treasurer of Polk County the amount of all such unpaid tax liens and in addition thereto, all interest and penalties which have accrued on said unpaid tax liens computed to and including the day of redemption, plus the reasonable costs that the County incurred to initiate the proceedings plus the person’s share of the reasonable costs of publication under sub. (6). POLK COUNTY By Amanda Nissen, Polk County Treasurer

STATE OF WISCONSIN - CIRCUIT COURT - POLK COUNTY In the Matter of the Foreclosure of Tax Liens under Section 75.521 Wis. Statutes by Polk County PETITION FOR JUDGMENT VESTING TITLE TO POLK COUNTY: 2013 - 5 - Case No. 13CV 129 Now comes the County of Polk, by Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk, in her official capacity and by and through the undersigned attorney, petitions the Court pursuant to Section 75.521 for judgment vesting title in Polk County and as and for said petition alleges and states as follows: 1. The Polk County Treasurer, Amanda Nissen, has prepared a List of Tax Liens of Polk County being Foreclosed by Proceeding In Rem, a verified copy of which is attached and incorporated herein by reference. 2. The foreclosure of the tax liens through in rem proceedings is governed by Section 75.521 Wisconsin Statutes and the requirements therein have been fulfilled. 3. The time periods after the date of the tax certificates, as stated is set forth in Section 75.521 (3), have lapsed for the properties included and described in said List of Tax Liens. 4. Notice of this proceeding shall be given to all parties specified in Section 75.521 (3) c Stat. by the County Treasurer sending a copy of this petition, and a copy of said List of Tax Liens of Polk County by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.

WHEREFORE, the Petitioner requests that the court grant judgment in favor of Polk County vesting title to the parcels of land described in the attached “List of Tax Liens� in Polk County, thereby, barring any and all clai ms whatsoever of the former owners or any persons claiming through and under the former owners since the date of filing the list of tax liens in the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court. Dated this 14th day of March, 2013. Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk Jeffrey B. Fuge, ID# 1024292 Polk County Government Center Corporation Counsel, Attorney for Polk County 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 110 1005 West Main St., Ste. 100, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Balsam Lake, WI 54810 PH: 715-485-9210 Per Wisconsin State Statute, all possible child support liens are listed. Because of the limitations of information in the Treasurer’s Office, they are based solely on name matches. While we are required to list them based on name matches, we understand that they may not be against the person indicated. This practice is consistent with other property tax foreclosure listings by County Treasurer’s Offices across the State of Wisconsin.

List Of Tax Liens Of Polk County Being Foreclosed By Proceeding In Rem 2013-5 STATE OF WISCONSIN - CIRCUIT COURT - POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF TAX LIENS UNDER SECTION 75.521 WISCONSIN STATUTES BY POLK COUNTY, LIST OF TAX LIENS FOR YEARS INDICATED. NO.

DESCRIPTION

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

YEAR TAX

AMT. TAX

CERT.#

INT. RATE

NO.

DESCRIPTION

001

Town of Sterling 046-001610000 E 1/2 of SE 1/4 of NW 1/4 exc pcl desc V408 Pg 816 Sec 8 T36 R19

Owners: Donald R. Patterson & 2009 Kathleen L. Theisen SC 2009 Land Contract Holders: Thomas F. Anderson, James T. Anderson & Janet E. Anderson

630.64 165.00

2161

12% Annually

016

Town West Sweden 048-00951-0000 Lot 4 William J. Starr’s Subdiv of NW 1/4 of SE 1/4 Sec 28 T37 R17

002

Town of Sterling 046-00162-0000 E 1/2 of W 1/2 of SE 1/4 of NW 1/4 Sec 8 T36 R19

Owners: Donald R. Patterson & 2009 Kathleen L. Theisen SC 2009 Land Contract Holders: Thomas F. Anderson, James T. Anderson & Janet E. Anderson

539.86 165.00

2162

12% Annually

017

003

Town of Sterling 046-00628-0000 Lot 1 CSM 1464 V7 Pg 41 exc W 6.5’ of the S 85’ Sec 25 T36 R19

Owners: Timothy S. & Rebecca J. Derrick St. Croix Regional Medical Center

2009 SC 2009

959.12 165.00

2197

12% Annually

004

Town of Sterling 046-00664-0000 SW 1/4 of NW 1/4 Sec 27 T36 R19

Owner: Phillip R. Brenizer Mortgage Holder: Lake Area Bank Liens/Judgments: St. Croix Regional Medical Center

2009 SC 2009

189.61 165.00

2200

12% Annually

Town of Sterling 046-00665-0000 SE 1/4 of NW 1/4 Sec 27 T36 R19

Owner: Phillip R. Brenizer Mortgage Holder: Lake Area Bank Liens/Judgments: St. Croix Regional Medical Center

2009 SC 2009

006

Town of Sterling 046-00791-0100 Pt SW 1/4 of NE 1/4 Sec 33 T36 R19

Owners: Timothy B. & Anna M. Hasty

2009 SC 2009

182.39 165.00

2211

12% Annually

007

Town of Sterling Owners: Christine Bello & James O’Hera 2009 046-01490-0000 SC 2009 E 1/2 of Lot 2 Sunny Acres Sec 33 T36 R19

854.79 165.00

2235

12% Annually

008

Town West Sweden Owner: Thomas F. Nordmeyer 048-00079-0100 W 247.5’ of E 742.5’ of N 550’ of Gov Lot 3 Sec 4 T37 R17

2009 SC 2009

175.48 165.00

2247

12% Annually

009

Town West Sweden 048-00905-0000 Lot 17 Blk 2 Setzer’s Addition Sec 27 T37 R17

2009 SC 2009

1,232.81 165.00

2297

12% Annually

010

Town West Sweden Owner: John Lindell 048-00109-0000 S 660’ of W 800’ of SW 1/4 of SW 1/4 Sec 5 T37 R17 Exc W 1/2 thereof

2009 SC 2009

874.89 165.00

2248

12% Annually

Town West Sweden 048-00110-0000 W 1/2 of S 660’ of W 800’ of SW 1/4 of SW 1/4 Sec 5 T37 R17

2009 SC 2009

224.54 165.00

2249

005

011

Owner: Thomas F. Nordmeyer

Owner: John Lindell

529.12 165.00

2201

2009 SC 2009

211.99 165.00

2261

12% Annually

013

Town West Sweden 048-00561-0000 Pcl in E 1/2 of SE 1/4 Sec 23 T37 R17

Owner: Myrvin P. Poirier Mortgage Holder: Polk County Bank

2009 SC 2009

1,120.36 165.00

2271

12% Annually

014

Town West Sweden 048-00646-0000 SE 1/4 of NW 1/4 exc W 30 rds Sec 28 T37 R17

Owner: Sandra Lynn Hoff Mortgage Holder: U.S. Bank National Association Liens/Judgments: Doar Drill & Skow St. Croix Regional Medical Center Polk County Clerk of Circuit Court Village of Frederic; Village of Milltown

2009 SC 2009

292.83 165.00

2275

12% Annually

Town West Sweden 048-00649-0000 Pt NE 1/4 of SW 1/4 Sec 28 T37 R17

Owner: Sandra Lynn Hoff Mortgage Holder: U.S. Bank National Association Liens/Judgments: Doar Drill & Skow St Croix Regional Medical Center Polk County Clerk of Circuit Court Village of Frederic Village of Milltown

2009 SC 2009

1,309.47 165.00

2276

AMT. TAX

CERT.#

INT. RATE

Owner: Sandra Lynn Hoff Mortgage Holder: U.S. Bank National Association Liens/Judgments: St. Croix Regional Medical Center Doar Drill & Skow Polk County Clerk of Circuit Court Village of Frederic Village of Milltown

2009 SC 2009

42.30 165.00

2304

12% Annually

Town West Sweden 048-00952-0000 All that part of Lot 5 William J. Starr’s Subdiv of the NW 1/4 of SE 1/4 lying N of hwy running E & W Sec 28 T37 R17

Owner: Sandra Lynn Hoff Mortgage Holder: U.S. Bank National Association Liens/Judgments: St. Croix Regional Medical Center Doar Drill & Skow Polk County Clerk of Circuit Court Village of Frederic Village of Milltown

2009 SC 2009

13.02 165.00

2305

12% Annually

018

Village of Balsam Lake 106-00459-0000 N 166’ of S 216’ of E 193’ of Gov Lot 5 Sec 3 T34 R17

Owners: Herbert M. & Mary H. Richardson 2009 Mortgage Holder: DC 2009 PNC Bank National Association SC 2009

1,790.70 279.22 165.00

2332

12% Annually 12% Annually

019

Village of Centuria 111-00104-0000 Pt of Lots 67 & 68 Assessor’s Plat Village of Centuria V923 Pg 801 Sec 11 T34 R18

Owner: Gary Koethe 2009 Mortgage Holder: Equity One Inc. SC 2009 Liens/Judgments: Western National Mutual Insurance Co. Asset Acceptance Other Interested Party: Shannon Koethe

1,122.73 165.00

2350

12% Annually

020

Village of Clayton 112-00103-0000 Lot 10 Block 6 First Addition to the Village of Clayton Sec 24 T33 R15

Owners: Travis A. & Kaija J. Johnson 2009 Mortgage Holders: SC 2009 U.S. Bank National Association ND Village of Clayton Liens/Judgments: Jackson County Child Support Agency Marinette County Child Support Agency

86.40 165.00

2389

12% Annually

021

Village of Clayton 112-00105-0000 Lot 12 Block 6 First Addition to the Village of Clayton Sec 24 T33 R15

Owners: Travis A. & Kaija J. Johnson 2009 Mortgage Holders: SC 2009 U.S. Bank National Association ND Village of Clayton Liens/Judgments: Jackson County Child Support Agency Marinette County Child Support Agency

86.40 165.00

2391

12% Annually

022

Village of Clayton 112-00106-0000 Lot 13 Block 6 First Addition to the Village of Clayton Sec 24 T33 R15

Owners: Travis A. & Kaija J. Johnson 2009 Mortgage Holders: SC 2009 U.S. Bank National Association ND Village of Clayton Liens/Judgments: Jackson County Child Support Agency Marinette County Child Support Agency

13.63 165.00

2392

12% Annually

023

Village of Clayton 112-00107-0000 Lot 14 Block 6 First Addition to the Village of Clayton Sec 24 T33 R15

Owners: Travis A. & Kaija J. Johnson 2009 Mortgage Holders: SC 2009 U.S. Bank National Association ND Village of Clayton Liens/Judgments: Jackson County Child Support Agency Marinette County Child Support Agency

13.63 165.00

2393

12% Annually

024

Village of Clayton 112-00108-0000 Lot 15 Block 6 First Addition to the Village of Clayton Sec 24 T33 R15

Owners: Travis A. & Kaija J. Johnson 2009 Mortgage Holders: SC 2009 U.S. Bank National Association ND Village of Clayton Liens/Judgments: Jackson County Child Support Agency Marinette County Child Support Agency

13.63 165.00

2394

12% Annually

025

Village of Clayton 112-00330-0000 Lot 20 Berghammer & Matson Addition Sec 24 T33 R15

Owners: Lee Gregory Harris & Rose Castona Mortgage Holder: Village of Clayton Land Contract Holders: Leonard E. & O. Geraldine Harris

2009 SC 2009

2,318.98 165.00

2419

12% Annually

026

Village of Dresser 116-00297-0100 Lot 1 CSM 2988 V14 Pg 10 Loc in Outlots 25 & 27 Assessors Plat Sec 7 T33 R18

Owner: Wilemar W. Studtman Mortgage Holder: Schanon Mortgage Liens/Judgments: Central Bank

2009 SC 2009

1,120.11 165.00

2484

12% Annually

12% Annually

Town West Sweden Owners: James S. & Darlene R. Cross 048-00372-0000 Liens/Judgments: All that Pt SE 1/4 of St. Croix Regional Medical Center SW 1/4 lying W & N of ROW of Railway Sec 15 T37 R17

015

YEAR TAX

12% Annually

012

OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

12% Annually

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POLK COUNTY TAX LIENS 2013-5 (cont’d.) OWNER/MORTGAGE CO. LIEN/JUDGMENT HOLDER

NO.

DESCRIPTION

027

Village of Frederic 126-00022-0000 Lot 4 Block 3 Original Plat to the Village of Frederic Sec 27 T37 R17

Owner: Thomas F. Sofie

Village of Frederic 126-00283-0000 Two pcls in Lot 5 Block 2 Park Addition Sec 27 T37 R17

Owner: Laurie A. Johnson Mortgage Holders: Bremer Bank Village of Frederic Liens/Judgments: Cincinnati Insurance Company Lac Du Flambeau County Child Support Agency

2009 DC 2009 SC 2009

Village of Luck 146-00167-0000 Pt Lots 3 & 4 Block 13 Second Addition Lawson City Sec 28 T36 R17

Owners: Douglas G. & Lori A. Johnson Mortgage Holders: Rural American Bank - Luck Village of Luck

2009 SC 2009

Village of Luck 146-00266-0000 Lot 12 Block 4 Plat of Lawson Sec 28 T36 R17

Owner: Johnson Rental Properties Inc Other Interested Party: Cherokee State Bank

2009 SC 2009

Village of Luck 146-00453-0000 Lot 3 CSM 104 V1 Pg 105 Pt Gov Lot 2 Sec 27 T36 R17

Owners: John M. & Judy L. Harri Land Contract Holder: Eldore R. Trulson

2009 SC 2009

028

029

030

031

032

AMT. TAX

CERT.#

INT. RATE

NO.

DESCRIPTION

2009 SC 2009

84.15 165.00

2501

12% Annually

037

Village of Milltown 151-00419-0000 Lot 27 Pixie Acres Mobile Home Second Addition Sec 8 T35 R17

038

Village of Osceola 165-00108-0000 Lot 3 Block 18 exc N 24’, Original Plat of the Village of Osceola Sec 27 T33 R19

039

Village of Osceola Owner: Wandsnider Properties LLC 165-00592-0000 Pt Outlot 165 of the Outlot Plat of Village of Osceola V971 Pg 987 Sec 27 T33 R19

040

1,053.75 152.13 165.00

627.47 165.00

711.53 165.00

2,353.65 165.00

2558

2564

2571

INT. RATE

Owners: Todd R. Erickson & Nancy M. Johnson Mortgage Holder: Village of Milltown Liens/Judgments: Polk County Clerk of Circuit Court Amery Regional Medical Center St. Croix Regional Medical Rock County Child Support Agency

2008 SC 2008 2009

383.42 115.00 357.10

2544

12% Annually

2637

12% Annually

Owner: John W. O’Shaughnessy Land Contract Holders: Thomas D. & Margaret A. Rogers

2009 SA 2009 DC 2009 SC 2009

2,532.07 577.09 684.41 165.00

2652

12% Annually 12% Annually 12% Annually

2009 SA 2009 DC 2009 SC 2009

2,984.70 175.56 154.38 165.00

2690

12% Annually 12% Annually 12% Annually

Village of Osceola 165-00601-0130 Unit 130 Osceola Cottages Condominium Sec 26 T33 R19

Owners: JMS Property Management Inc. 2009 Mortgage Holder: SC 2009 First State Bank of Wyoming

23.01 165.00

2693

12% Annually

041

Village of Osceola 165-00762-0000 Lot 36 Smith’s Addition Sec 27 T33 R19

Owner: Scott A. Herbert

2009 SC 2009

1,931.01 165.00

2701

12% Annually

042

Village of Osceola 165-00844-0040 Lot 40 Gateway Meadows Sec 26 T33 R19

Owner: Jason Pierre Mortgage Holders:The RiverBank Central Bank Land Contract Holder: Mikbrico of Wisconsin LLC Liens/Judgments: Polk County Clerk of Circuit Court Dept. of the Treasury - IRS

2008 SC 2008 2009 SA 2009 DC 2009

2,468.45 165.00 2,616.47 154.31 582.40

2665

12% Annually

2717

12% Annually 12% Annually 12% Annually

043

Village of Osceola 165-00844-0051 Lot 51 Gateway Meadows Sec 26 T33 R19

Owner: Redline Homes LLC Mortgage Holder: Community National Bank

2009 SA 2009 SC 2009

642.51 37.08 165.00

2718

12% Annually 12% Annually

044

Village of Osceola 165-00844-0090 Lot 90 Gateway Meadows Sec 26 T33 R19

Owner: Redline Homes LLC Mortgage Holder: Community Resource Bank

2009 SA 2009 SC 2009

608.00 35.09 165.00

2722

12% Annually 12% Annually

045

City of Amery 201-00816-0000 Lot 1 CSM 3551 V16 Pg 64 Loc Gov Lot 1 Sec 28 T33 R16

Owners: Denise J. Gaetz & Danielson D. Carlson Liens/Judgments: Amery Regional Medical Center Polk County Clerk of Circuit Court

2009 SC 2009

2,320.75 165.00

2829

12% Annually

046

City of St Croix Falls 281-01055-0000 N 118’ of E 160’ of S 278’ of Lot 66 of the Assessor’s Plat of the City of St. Croix Falls Sec 19 T34 R18

Owner: Sheila A. Lindahl Mortgage Holders: The RiverBank Wells Fargo Financial Bank Other Interested Party: Gary Spreiter

2009 SC 2009

1,998.03 165.00

2926

12% Annually

12% Annually

Owners: Gordon & Vida Meland

2009 SC 2009

1,005.84 165.00

2606

12% Annually

034

Village of Milltown 151-00235-0000 Pt Lot 3 CSM 337 V2 Pg 65 Sec 8 T35 R17

Owner: DLM Companies Inc. Liens/Judgments: WI Dept. of Revenue Society Insurance WI Dept. of Workforce Development

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Centuria

THURSDAY/Ĺ“Ĺ“

• Open house for library week at the library, 1-5 p.m.

Siren

Centuria • Adult grief support group meeting at Holy Trinity Church, 6:30 p.m., 715-483-3363.

• Poverty task force meeting at the government center, Room 615, 1 p.m.

Dresser

THURSĆ & FRIĆ /Ĺ“Ĺš & Ĺ“Ĺ›

• Spaghetti dinner at the VFW Post 4196, 4:30-7 p.m.

Balsam Lake

Falun

• Unity pre-K & kindergarten registration, 715-8252101 Ext. 3500.

• Movie night at Trinity Lutheran Church, featuring “The Grace Card,â€? 6 p.m.

Milltown

THURSDAY/Ĺ“Ĺš

• Friends of Victims of Violence support group at North Valley Lutheran, 6 p.m., 800-261-7233. • Friends of the Library meeting at the library, 6:30 p.m., 715-825-2313.

• Autism support group at the government center, 7 p.m. • Polk-Burnett Bee Association meeting at the justice center, 7 p.m., 715-327-5525.

Balsam Lake

Webster

Frederic

• AARP tax help at the library, 8:30-11:15 a.m., 715-8667697.

• Kindergarten circus at the elementary school, 7 p.m.

Luck

FRIĆ & SATĆ /Ĺ“Ĺ” & Ĺ“Ĺ• Frederic • Pilgrim Lutheran Church rummage sale. Fri. 4-8 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

FRIĆ Ĺ‘SUNĆ /œŔőœŖ Amery • Gun show at the hockey arena. Fri. 3-9 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 715-607-0379.

FRIDAY/œŔ Balsam Lake • Poco Penners meeting at the library building, 2 p.m., 715-483-9738.

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Luck

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• AARP driving class at the senior center, 12:304:30 p.m., 715-472-2152.

Osceola

• Polk County Master Gardeners meeting and tour of Chateau St. Croix, at the winery, 6 p.m., 715-268-8786. • Storytime yoga for preschoolers and caregivers at the library, 11:30 a.m.-noon, 715-483-1777.

• Free movie, “Monumental: In Search of America’s Greatest Treasure,â€? at Cornerstone Square, 3-5 p.m., 715-417-0097.

St. Croix Falls

St. Croix Falls

Webster

• Christian music jam at Crosswalk Community Church, 6-8 p.m. • Burnett County head injury support group at a new location, the library, 2 p.m.

• Hingepoint meeting for men battling sexual addictions, at River Valley Christian Church, 9 a.m.-noon, 715483-5378. • 5K/10K race at the high school. Registration 8 a.m., start 9 a.m., 715-483-1005.

• After 5 Christian Women’s dinner meeting at First Baptist Church, 6:30 p.m., 715-566-0081 for reservation.

Grantsburg

Turtle Lake

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

• Smelt fry at the Legion hall, 4-8:30 p.m., 715-986-4631.

Osceola

• Used book sale at the library, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 715-8667697. • Denni (Doriott) Lunsman fundraiser at Black & Orange, 4:30 p.m.

• Cancer support group at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 7 p.m., 715-268-6722 or 715-268-7290. • AARP driving class at Centennial Hall, 12:30-4:30 p.m., 715-268-6605.

Frederic

• Braves Fest at Osceola Lanes, 5:30 p.m.

St. Croix Falls • Fish fry at the Legion, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY/œŕ Amery • Ruby’s Pantry at Congregational Church. Doors open 8:30 a.m. Dist. 9 a.m., $15 donation, 715-268-7390.

Frederic • Woodland Chorale’s “Love’s Promiseâ€? concert at the high school, 7:30 p.m., 715-327-4868.

Grantsburg • Cleanup day at Crex, 8:30 a.m.-noon, 715-463-2739. • Annual crane count at Crex, 5:30-7:30 a.m., 715-4632739. • Crex Meadows Nature Photography Club meets at Crex, 10 a.m.-noon, 715-463-2739. • Health expo at the medical center, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. • RSVP deadline for sportsmen’s banquet on April 20, 715-689-2233. • Pinko Jam at 4 bars, noon-closing.

Webster

SUNDAY/œŖ Luck • Easter egg hunt at Faith Lutheran, 3 p.m.

Siren • “The Big Gigâ€? concert at the school. 12:30 p.m. dinner, 2 p.m. concert.

St. Croix Falls • Shelter Community Action team public meeting at the library, 2-4:30 p.m.

MONDAY/œŗ Amery • Weight-loss surgery education and support at the medical center, 5-6 p.m., 715-268-0597.

Dresser • Free clothing event at Peace Lutheran, 2-6 p.m., 715755-2515.

TUESDAY/Ĺ“Ĺ˜ Amery

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

Dairyland • Outdoor veterans retreat, check dairylandvets.org for location.

Frederic • Author Jerry Apps at St. Luke’s, 2 p.m., 715-327-4979.

Grantsburg • Grantsburg Christian Women’s meeting at the senior center, 9 a.m. RSVP at 715-689-2988.

Luck • Ruby’s Pantry at Home & Away Ministries. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. $15 cash donation appreciated. Distribution noon-1 p.m., 715-472-2535.

Milltown • The Compassionate Friends Chapter of the Northwoods meets at Milltown Lutheran Church, 7 p.m., 715553-1152, compassionatefriends.org.

St. Croix Falls • Patrick McElhone course on Apple Smartphone at the library, 1-3 p.m., 715-483-1777.

• Kindergarten registration at the school, 7 p.m., & preschool screening, 715-472-2153 Ext. 108. • American Legion & Auxiliary meeting at the village hall, 7 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.

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

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