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Frac sand mining reality collides with local control, long-term jobs and frightening pollution possibilities

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer

BALSAM LAKE – Depending on whom you ask, frac sand mining is either a curse or a gift to this region, and to some extent, they may both be correct.

The jury may still be out on the impact of the industry, good or bad, but the issue of mining industrial fractured sand is a reality in this part of Wisconsin, because many of us are sitting atop the veritable sandbox of the world.

“We’re in the frac sand mecca!” halfjoked Adam Jarchow, an attorney for the Bakke/Norman Law Office of New Richmond. Jarchow has become an active representative for municipalities, small businesses and individuals on the fracking issue.

Jarchow spoke with other experts on the issue in Balsam Lake at the Unity

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Four concerts highlight casino anniversary TURTLE LAKE - From comedy to Johnny Cash, from heavy metal to Elvis, the concert lineup for St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake’s platinum anniversary celebration has something for everyone. They’re starting with perennial favorites Williams and Ree, The Indian and the White Guy, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 17. Williams and Ree have a long history with the Turtle Lake casino.

They were the featured act for the casino’s first-anniversary celebration in 1993 and have appeared at the casino almost once a year since then.

On Friday, May 18, St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake will present “American Icon: A Tribute to Johnny Cash.” Honoring the musical legacy of Johnny Cash and his wife June Carter Cash, this multimedia theatrical show features all of Cash’s classic songs as well as his later music. The characters of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash are portrayed by Doug Allen and Nicole Evans.

Heavy metal fans, don’t miss Vince Neil in concert at Turtle Lake. The former Mötley Crüe front man will rock the house in the casino’s event center on Saturday, May 19.

Saturday, May 19, the night of Neil’s concert, is also Gen X Night at the casino. From 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., all casino guests younger than 50 will automatically receive $10 in turtle bucks slot play, a free drink and a drawing entry.

On Sunday, May 20, have dinner with Elvis. Tony Rocker and the Comeback Special band will perform all of the King’s biggest hits at a special platinum anniversary dinner show. - from St. Croix Casino - Turtle Lake

Amery man dies in two-vehicle crash POLK COUNTY - A 35-year-old Amery man lost his life in a two-vehicle accident Thursday evening, April 26.

Jeremy West was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to the Polk County Sheriff’s report, West was driving a Mercury Cougar westbound on 120th Avenue at a high rate of speed, and when he crested a hill he lost control of the vehicle and collided with an eastbound Grand Prix driven by Douglas Wilberg, 50, Amery. Wilberg, who was wearing a seat belt, sustained minor injuries.

West was not wearing a seat belt.

The accident occurred at approximately 7:15 p.m. in the 1700 block of 120th Avenue.

It was the fourth traffic fatality in Polk County in 2012.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the accident. – with information from This vehicle was driven by Jeremy West, who died in the crash. the Polk County Sheriff’s Department

Two-vehicle accident near Frederic A two-vehicle accident Monday evening, April 30, occurred on Hwy. 35, just north of the village of Frederic. According to a Polk County Sheriff’s report, Peter D. Chenal, 16, was driving north on Hwy. 35 and attempted to turn left onto 150th Street, entering the path of a southbound vehicle driven by David Fischer, 29, Centuria. Chenal was not injured, according to the report. Fischer was injured but the extent of injuries was not known at press time. A passenger in the Chenal vehicle - John Chenal - was also not injured. Chenal was driving a 2009 Ford Econoline van and Fischer was operating a 1997 Acura Integra. Photo from Polk County Sheriff’s Dept.

Preservation economics at Lamar May 14 RURAL ST. CROIX FALLS - Historic preservation contributes to the local economy by creating jobs, increasing property values and attracting community investment and tourism. Learn how from two experts in the field – Frank Butterfield from the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Jen Davel from the Wisconsin Historical Society. This special seminar takes place on Monday, May 14, at 7 p.m. at 1905 Lamar Community Center as part of Preservation Month 2012 celebrating America’s hidden gems. In this two-part presentation, Butterfield will first offer the facts on how historic preservation contributes to the local economy. Davel will then discuss historic preservation tax credits, providing eligibility guidelines and successful examples of both residential and commercial projects. “Lamar is the perfect place for this hidden gems presentation,” said Butterfield. “Through the dedication of the community, what began as a local site is now poised to have area-wide impact. Lamar School, built in 1905, is one of 144 schoolhouses that dotted the county at the turn of the century, most of which have been demolished. Only a handful remain in the public domain. The school was the focal point of a once thriving community, also called Lamar, that included a store, post office, church, creamery and brickyard surrounded by dozens of family farms. At its height, 108 students attended the two-room Lamar school. Lamar now offers programming in education and the arts that reaches throughout the region. The presentation is especially recommended for governmental officials, builders and historic preservation societies, in addition to the general public. Lamar is currently in a capital campaign, This Place Matters, to complete the renovation of Lamar and expand programming for area communities. Lamar is located at 1488 200th St. in rural St. Croix Falls. The presentation is free. For further information, see www.lamarcommunity.org or contact Kathleen at 715-646-9339. - submitted

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proximately $350,000 in Burnett County in the past decade, all dedicated to patient services in Burnett and following patients from Burnett County wherever they seek treatment, research and education for prevention. Call Michele at 715-268-6886 or 612229-9883 before 4 p.m. Friday, May 4, to register a team and receive free registration and a gift. - submitted

Save the frogs day set at Osceola OSCEOLA - The Active Schools Project at Osceola Middle School is sponsoring a free family event to celebrate Save the Frogs Day, at Common Harvest Farm/Standing Cedars State Natural Area on Saturday, May 5, from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Visitors will learn why frogs are declining, meet live amphibians and reptiles, and listen to frogs after dark. In the afternoon, Randy Korb The Frog Guy will supervise young painters as they transform his red Honda Civic into a leopard frog. In the evening, Korb and Dan Nedrelo, from Viroqua, will discuss the problems frogs face before they bring out frogs,

salamanders, snakes and turtles. After handling and feeding the critters, participants will walk across the road and into Standing Cedars to hear calling frogs. Bring flashlights and dress appropriately. Meet at Common Harvest Farm, 212 - 280th Street, Osceola, WI 54020. From Osceola, take Hwy. 35 south 4.7 miles and turn right onto 30th Avenue.

Go 1.7 miles, keep left at the fork onto 280th Street, go south nine-tenths mile, and park in the Standing Cedars lot directly across from the farm. Contact Randy Korb for more information, rkorbbio@aol.com, 715/483-2742. - submitted

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BURNETT/POLK COUNTIES Many local communities celebrate Poppy Day, honoring the sale of poppies to raise money for veterans.

Poppy Day in St. Croix Falls this year is Friday, May 11. The American Legion Auxiliary poppy is a symbol of the sacrifice men and women have made in the line of duty throughout the numerous conflicts and wars during the 20th century and those that continue to this day. The poppy represents the hope of every American that none of our soldiers have died in vain, that we remember and treasure the liberty and freedom that they fought and gave “their last full measure” to preserve. Gov. Scott Walker has proclaimed May to be American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Month - “our special time to share the poppy story, distribute poppies in our communities, remind our fellow citizens that there is a price for freedom and ask them to support our veterans by wearing a poppy and making a donation to the poppy fund.” - submitted ••• AMERY - The National Active and Retired Federal Employees will hold a dinner meeting Thursday, May 10, at noon, at the Village Pizzeria in Amery. All active and retired federal employees are welcome. Reservations may be made by phoning Ken at 715-268-8618 by Monday, May 7. - from local NARFE chapter ••• FREDERIC - Is there a Leader reader old enough to remember Kermit Lodin? Lodin was from Minneapolis but spent a considerable amount of time in the Lewis and Frederic communities as a child, up to the time he entered the service in 1940. If you recall him and would be willing to share your memories of him, please call the editor at 715-3274236 or e-mail leadernewsroom@gmail.com. Thank you.

••• TRADE LAKE - Meetings of the Round-Trade Lake Improvement Association have been scheduled for the following Saturdays: May 19, June 16, Aug. 18 and Sept. 15. The meetings take place at the Trade Lake Town Hall from 9 to 10 a.m. with submitted information ••• MADISON – Wednesday, May 9, is NOAA Weather Radio All-Hazards Awareness Day. The campaign encourages Wisconsin residents to own a NOAA All-Hazards Alert Weather Radio, a 24-hour source of weather forecasts, watches, warnings, and nonweather emergency information provided by the National Weather Service and its parent agency, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

“NOAA emergency weather radios save lives,” says Tod Pritchard, Wisconsin Emergency Preparedness coordinator. “The early warning of possible danger gives you and your family time to act and stay safe.”

Pritchard adds this reminder, “Listen, Act and Live! Listen to the weather radio warnings and take action right away. You’ll have a much better chance of surviving disaster.”

ReadyWisconsin profiles people who survived tornadoes thanks to emergency weather radio. You can see those profiles at readywisconsin.wi.gov. The NOAA Weather Radio All-Hazards network started in 1972 and is the sole governmentoperated radio system to provide direct warnings for all hazardous conditions that pose a threat to lives and property. There are 37 stations that broadcast weather and hazards information to the residents of Wisconsin and over 1,000 stations nationwide. - from NOAA

Correction The editor failed to correct a submitted photo caption in our April 11 edition of the Leader which listed Sean Duffy as our 28th District representative. Duffy is the congressman from Wisconsin’s 7th District. We apologize for the oversight.

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Recall primary election Tuesday

On the Democratic ballot for governor on Tuesday will be (L to R) Tom Barrett, Kathleen Falk, Kathleen Vinehut and Doug LaFollette. - photo courtesdy Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism

Governor candidates to be selected

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer STATEWIDE – It’s election day next Tuesday, May 8. Voters will decide who the Republican and Democratic Party candidates will be in the June 5 Wisconsin recall election. There is one Republican contest, for the governor spot on the ballot. The Democratic Party contests are for governor and lieutenant governor.

Gov. Scott Walker, Republican, is the subject of the recall election. He is facing Arthur Kohl-Riggs in the primary before going on to the June election. His lieutenant governor, Rebecca Kleefisch, is also facing a recall but drew no primary opponent and is automatically on the June ballot.

The action Tuesday is in the Democratic primary. Five people are running for the

nomination for governor, Tom Barrett, Kathleen Falk, Kathleen Vinehout, Doug La Follette and Gladys Huber. Mahlon Mitchell, Ira Robins and Isaac Weix are running for the lieutenant governor nomination. Huber and Weix are the Republican Party “protest candidates” recruited to run by the party to assure that the recall would be decided by the June 5 election.

A Wisconsin primary decides who the candidates of the major political parties will be. The winners Tuesday will face a third candidate, Independent Hari Trivedi, June 5.

Web sites The Internet is the easiest way to study the candidates and their views. Most of the 10 candidates on the May 8 ballot have Web sites complete with biographies, campaign pledges, pictures and appeals for donations.

You can study the candidates in their own words.

The sites: Scott Walker – scottwalker.org Arthur Kohl-Riggs – iartwi.com Tom Barrett – barrettforwisconsin.com Kathleen Falk – kathleenfalk.com Gladys Huber – facebook.com/ GladysHuberForGovernor Doug La Follette – douglafollette.com Kathleen Vinehout – kathleenvinehout. org Mahlon Mitchell – mahlonmitchell.com Ira Robins – voteira.com Isaac Weix – no site As an alternative, go to politics1.com/ wi.htm. This site includes direct links to all candidates for the recall plus the Wisconsin fall races, the contest for president, and every candidate for every state and federal office in the nation. A complete one-stop site.

Housing prices and numbers up in Wisconsin Burnett and Washburn also see improvements, but Polk prices drop further

by Sherill Summer Leader staff writer SIREN - The statewide housing numbers showed an improvement in the median price in March compared to February and to March 2011. The number of homes sold also was up. There were 4,826 homes sold in March 2012 with a median price of homes sold at $123,500. In February, there were 3,189 homes sold with a median price of $115,000, and in March 2011 there were 3,834

homes sold with a median price of $123,000.

Like the state as a whole, both Washburn and Polk counties saw median prices jump in March compared to February and to March 2011; prices dramatically jumped in Burnett County. In Polk County, however, median home prices dropped further compared to the same time period.

The number of homes sold in March compared to February were up in all three counties. In Polk and Burnett counties, the number of homes sold in March 2012 was more than in March 2011 as well. In Washburn County, however, there were more homes sold in March 2011.

In Burnett County, 33 homes sold in March 2012 with a median price of $156,000;

31 homes sold in February with a median price of $54,500, and 28 homes sold in March 2011 with a median price of $65,900.

In Polk County, there were 75 homes sold in March 2012 with a median price of $72,900. There were 45 homes sold in February with a median price of $101,500, and 44 homes were sold in March 2011 with a median price of $75,500.

In Washburn County, there were 32 homes sold in March 2012 with a median price of $111,000, 13 homes sold in February with a median price of $80,000, and 27 homes sold in March 2011 with a median price of $100,000. - with information from the Wisconsin Realtors Association.

Five treated at area hospitals following crash BURNETT COUNTY - On Friday, April 27, on Hwy. 35 in Meenon Township. Richard J. Chartrand, 80, Luck, was northbound on Hwy. 35 in Meenon Township, stopped for a emergency vehicle, when he was rearended

by Molly M. O’Gara, 26, Frederic. O’Gara reported that she was not paying attention and

did not see the Chartrand vehicle. O’Gara and four passengers in the Chartrand vehicle were treated for non-incapacitating injuries.

O’Gara was cited for inattentive driving.

The accident occurred at 3:49 p.m.

Responding to this crash were North Memorial Ambulance, Webster First Responders

and the Webster Fire Department. Conservation officers from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources also assisted deputies with traffic control. - with news release from Burnett County Sheriff’s Dept.

Village clerk interviews under way at Luck

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer LUCK — The process of hiring a new village clerk/administrative assistant at Luck is well under way, with confirmation of a candidate expected as early as next Wednesday, May 9.

Over the past several weeks, village Administrator Kristina Handt and personnel committee Chair Bob Determan have sifted through about 40 applications, then conducted preliminary interviews with eight applicants.

Four candidates were selected for final in-

terviews with the full village board. This will take place Wednesday evening, May 2, and Saturday, May 5.

Handt said the board could give final approval for hiring as early as its May 9 meeting.

A busy month for Siren School Board

by Jean Koelz Leader staff writer SIREN - Siren’s jam-packed school board meeting Monday, April 30, began with all reelected board members, Molly Bentley, Dayton Daniels and Dave McGrane, taking the oath of office, then re-electing all officers, Jeff Howe as president, Daniels as vice president, Jake Mangelsen as treasurer and Bentley as clerk, and confirming that all subcommittees will remain the same for now due to the amount of work being done in committees at this time.

High school Principal Peggy Ryan presented this year’s class valedictorian, Isaac Wegner, who will be pursuing a degree in electrical engineering at UW-Madison. The class salutatorian, Christina Luna, was also introduced. Luna will be attending UW-

Stevens Point, furthering her education in the sciences as well as political science.

Athletic trainer Megan Fandrich submitted two proposals to the board for consideration. The student athletic training assistant program is an idea that would give students an opportunity to letter in a sport by learning the skills necessary to serve as an assistant trainer.

The sports performance summer camp proposal would provide offseason training to high school athletes in order to prevent injuries and build confidence.

The board discussed the timing and projected costs of roof repairs. The expected repairs were taken out of this year’s budget in order to balance it, but with further repairs anticipated in future years, the board would like to find a way to fund this year’s scheduled repairs. At this point, the board ap-

proved opening up the job for bids and will make a decision at a later date.

In other business, Duane Emery was appointed the board representative to this year’s commencement; two requests for the Youth Options program were granted; early-release dates for the 2012-13 school year were approved; a $1,000 donation to the Burnett Youth Hockey Association was approved; Liz Simonsen was appointed as the CESA 11 board representative; two district-to-district tuition agreements were approved; and two donations were accepted.

The local Lioness chapter is purchasing a new electric oven for the school, and the Wal-Mart store in St. Croix Falls donated its remaining inventory of hats, scarves and mittens to the school to be provided to students next winter as needed.

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Sand rush/from page 1 High School auditorium on Thursday, April 26. About 50 people attended as part of the Polk County Towns Association spring meeting. The agenda only dealt with frac sand, and the level of disagreement on some of it seems to be up in the air.

What is it and why do people want it?

First, the basics on what fractured sand really is and why it is so sought after of late.

“It’s basically silica sand that looks just like everyday sandbox sand,” Jarchow said.

The sand is used in the hydrofracturing or “fracking” process of oil and natural gas exploration by creating galleries of sorts for natural gas and oil mining through shale, so the gas or oil can pass through without those fractures collapsing.

But it is also used in Rep. Roger Rivard other industries, some right here in Wisconsin, such as glass making and also in creating cranberry bogs, but never in the quantities needed by the gas and oil industries. To some extent, frac sand mining has gone on for many decades in parts of the state, but nowhere near the recent levels.

Because of its ongoing importance and pressure for domestic gas and oil exploration, which is often being done at deeper and hence, more expensive depths and locations, the demand for the frac sand continues to swell.

The sand is also quite lucrative and can bring many times the price of typical gravel or other nonmetallic products that are mined in this part of the state.

The mining of the sand has expanded from just a handful of operations a decade ago to several dozen across the state, loosely following the line of the glacial retreats, which seems to have a connection to the quality of the sand in the ground.

Some of the mining operations also having treatment and processing facilities on-site, where the sand is sifted, cleaned, washed and prepared for travel.

The good “There are some really good things that come from it,” Jarchow said. “And some really bad things that can come from it, as well.”

On the good side is jobs and local investment in industry.

“There can be 40 to 50 people hired,” Jarchow said. “Truckers, haulers, contractors, builders. These jobs are real and have a solid economic impact. Rail lines are even being reopened.”

Yes, the rail line issue is another byproduct of the frac sand explosion, as the product is heavy and requires large volumes to be profitable. It has led to the pending reopening of rail lines from Chetek to Almena, and other lines are likely to follow. It is another area that is either good or bad, depending on your take. Some areas may need to address the reality in the future, as counties and municipalities have often spent hundreds of thousands of dollars turning formerly abandoned railroad beds into bike and recreational trails.

However, those previous “rails to trails” agreements are almost universally subject to 100-year windows, depending on need, as the railroads can revert them back to active rail usage with little more than paying back the original purchase price with interest, if they feel the need or demand arises. Prepare to see more local lines going back to rail use in the coming years, as the cost of hauling by rail is a fraction of the truck costs.

“It’s also an additional economic impact,” Jarchow said, although that could be interpreted several ways, with either a loss of a recreational activity in favor of industrial activity - or vice versa.

The frac sand mining industry can also be a potentially long-term investment for companies, as the operations can exist for 20, 30 or 40 years or more, depending on supplies, extraction methods and other factors.

Just like any industry, there is relative good to be weighed alongside relative negatives.

As Jarchow points out, even farming has its downsides and impacts, from manure spreading to runoff to noise, dust, smell, sounds and impact on local infrastructure from heavy equipment and the like.

“You’ve got to weigh it all together,” he said.

The rumor mill Frac sand mining is just that, mining. Like all forms of mining, it can have a serious im-

“Be prepared to never see night again.” - Ron Koshoshek (on homes near mining operations)

pact on the surrounding area, and Jarchow points out that the impact may be obvious, from entire hills being eliminated to extensive, nearly round-the-clock trucking and extraction, to huge washing ponds that use potentially toxic chemical combinations that can break free or pollute local water supplies.

“There are lots of issues to consider,” Jarchow said. “And it’s not fun to deal with unless you’ve got a mechanism already in place.”

The Balsam Lake meeting was meant specifically for local towns’ officials, some of whom have had the issue dropped squarely in their laps in the last few years, and it can be a surprising spectacle for the unprepared.

“Even a rumor [of a frac sand mine] will bring a hundred people to your town hall,” Jarchow said. “They’re all yelling at you, and it’s usually 50 for and 50 against!”

According to the Wisconsin DNR, there are 34 mines currently operating, and another two dozen in development.

What to do Jarchow said local officials have three possible approaches when a frac sand operation is proposed in their municipality: Do nothing, pass a moratorium, or try to stop it outright, which others said was almost impossible to achieve.

Jarchow called the “do nothing” approach “purely a local decision,” but he and others have warned that residents may not let town boards simply wash their hands of the issue and step aside without some sort of limits or rules, as the possible impacts are too great to ignore.

The moratorium approach is meant to buy time for study, research and possible action, but Jarchow called it “a mirage,” and several elected and town officials warned that the moratorium is more or less just a pause in the action, while a permanent, long-term decision is made.

“It’s got to be reasonable,” stated Rick Stadelman, executive director of the Wisconsin Towns Association. “And to be real blunt, I don’t think you’re going to stop it.”

The bad There are a number of concerns about frac sand mining, and while the jury is still out on the reality of some of the issues, there are obvious issues that everyone thinks need to be brought to light: Air quality, water table issues, noise pollution, light pollution, truck traffic and runoff.

Ron Koshoshek has been at the forefront of the frac sand issue almost by accident. He used to work for the state of Wisconsin in the since-eliminated Public Intervenor’s Office.

Back in 2006 he was notified anonymously that a frac sand mining operation was about to move into his new home area in the Town of Howard in Chippewa County.

He told of how the issue “came out of nowhere,” for the local and county officials, and even to the DNR. Ron Koshoshek Koshoshek outlined the process of his town being a sort of guinea pig for the legality of regulation on the issue, as well as how the industry deals with locals, and how they were woefully unprepared for the extensive legal battles that ensued and are still going on, to some extent.

“It’s not just the town that was unprepared,” he said with a shrug. “It was everyone: local attorneys, county government, even the DNR was unprepared ... they are still unprepared!”

Koshoshek was dragged into the issue by speaking out about it, as well as having the background to address some of the issues legally. He became part of the Town of Howard Plan Commission, which drafted suggestions for dealing with or limiting the operations, which were later challenged in circuit court because they delved into areas of zoning, using the word “permit” which got them into a long-running battle that eventually got all their work thrown out.

He said they had to shift their tactics on dealing with the numerous frac sand issues.

“Our whole approach was to find a balance,” he said.

A frac sand mining operation is located approximately 1,000 feet from the St. Croix River in eastern Burnett County. - Photo at left courtesy Russ Hanson

“You really don’t want the state to get any more involved.”

- 75th District state Rep. Roger Rivard, R-Rice Lake

He noted the reality of how the mining can drop local property values by 30 percent or more, and how the interests of residents who were not benefiting, as well as public health and safety, became their goal.

“We were deeply committed to protecting public health, safety and welfare,” he said.

“But we need to balance that with development interests.”

Air quality Koshoshek remains deeply concerned about ambiguous state air quality standards, and notes that parts of the frac sand mining operation can lead to microscopic, almost invisible dust, which can lead to silicosis and other maladies that can affect people living within a certain area of the operation.

He suggested building air quality standards into any local ordinances, but also said they need to have monitoring by third parties, to make sure the standards are being held up, paid for with agreements with companies.

“It’s chump change to them,” he said.

“And they’ll find ways to make it work. Taxpayers should not have to subsidize these multimillion-dollar operations.”

Stadelman warned about using too unrealistic a standard and suggested that any air quality standards must be reasonable.

“Don’t pass something you can’t defend,” Stadelman said.

Water quality Koshoshek said before any operation starts, they need to have baseline information on everything from water quality to well capacity and other issues, mainly for protection and future monitoring data.

“It protects everyone involved,” he said.

The water quality and supply issue is also a big question mark, and again he said the DNR has not addressed the issue of high-volume wells adequately.

“They [DNR] only seem to want to address the impact of having one well at a time,” he said. “These [operations] are much bigger.”

He also noted that the local water quality can be seriously affected, and also suggested using baseline test data in areas farther out from the operations, which Stadelman disagreed with, noting the impact of a high-volume well will be noted within a half mile away and makes for more consistent monitoring.

Stadelman said they are also noting highcapacity well concerns about potato farmers and other certain vegetable growers, who may use up to 100,000 gallons per day.

He said it is often hard to distinguish industrial impact from weather-related impacts.

Other issues Some of the other concerns on frac sand mining include light and noise pollution, which can be a real problem for people living near an operation.

Koshoshek said if you live within a half mile of an operation that runs around-theclock, “Be prepared to never see night again,” he warned. “You’ll need to pull your shades to sleep, and the trucks and the lights ... can make it difficult.”

Hours of operation, runoff, road damages, long-term maintenance berming to protect the neighbors and even agreements to address lost property values are necessary for local officials involved.

The Town of Howard has an agreement now that is based on annual tonnage, which the operation achieves over several months during the winter, so their doors and windows are closed.

“Our goal is not to beat up on these companies,” he said.

The local approach Stadelman said his organization does not “take sides” on things like frac sand mining, but he does think that elected officials should be prepared for the issue and its consequences, good or bad.

“Have the conversations now,” he said, which Jarchow also supported.

Stadelman encouraged towns to address the issue prior to it landing on their front step, but also said they need to properly and legally use tools they have available, from zoning to using village powers to licensing and more, but to do so Rick Stadelman reasonably, so they don’t have legal challenges or outright sidestepping of the law.

He also cited the history of when industry tries to usurp local processes, such as in the 1980s and ‘90s, when the state began to close landfills, and certain companies sidestepped the usual veil of regulations by approaching landowners and farmers with large tracts for purchase - many of whom just happened to be elected officials.

“There are lots of legal/ethical issues,” Stadelman warned the towns officials. “You can’t be in those conflicts.”

Going too far Stadelman also was concerned about going too far with local regulations, that he is starting to see a “pushing back” from the industry, as well as from other industries that use the sand, such as cranberries or glassblowing.

“Frac sand can get between $200 and $400 a ton when processed,” Stadelman said, noting that is many times more lucrative than gravel pits, so the demands and the possibility of “fly-by-night” operations is very real, and needs to be addressed.

The issue of frac sand mining is not likely to be addressed any further at a state level, according to 75th Assembly District state Rep. Roger Rivard, R-Rice Lake.

“You really don’t want the state to get any more involved,” Rivard said, suggesting that it may take away “local control” of the issue.

While there was some agreement from towns officials on keeping it local, others raised concerns about “predatory” contractors and fly-by-night operations, that don’t have vested interests in local communities or the ethical standards to follow local laws.

There was also real concern by several officials that at least part of the problem is that every community that has frac sand may be vulnerable to a lack of knowledge, and may just “roll over” if the promise of jobs is dangled before them.

Rivard noted a January 2012 Wisconsin DNR report on the issue, but he also said officials may have to deal with other issues if they try to overregulate the industry.

“The state will step in if you go too far,” he said. “We need to find the middle of the road.”

Indeed, the DNR has much the same conclusion in that January summary report, with the final conclusion being that the DNR believes the existing regulations are sufficient, and that most complaints regard issues they are not supposed to even address, such as truck traffic, hours of operation, light, blasting, land use, noise pollution and road damage. “... Public comments in response to the operations cited to date have frequently focused on several impacts that the state has no authority to regulate,” the report states.

The DNR continues to side with the existing standard of local control, and unless the frac sand issue leads to “... clusters of these facilities,” only then will they “consider examining cumulative environmental impacts.”

If there is any doubt that the state has long ties to mining, just look to the state flag, which below the word “Forward” stands a miner and a sailor, and no less than two pickaxes and a shovel.

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Village votes to go ahead with water projects Conditional permit for communications tower denied

by Sherill Summer Leader staff writer WEBSTER - The Webster Village Board has discussed water utility projects for months.

They have a list of projects with estimated costs already in hand.

The village has already submitted a preliminary application for a DNR safe drinking water loan to help pay for the projects and have back a preliminary score that looks favorable for getting some help from the DNR. It is in the process of raising the water rates so that the village water utility would not be operating at a loss, another requirement for the safe drinking water program. Even so, up to this point, the village board has not put a lot of money into the planning, and there was always the option of scrapping the plans. That changed at the board meeting on Wednesday, April 11, when the board approved a contract for upward of $90,000 for designs, bidding, negotiating bids and administration fees with MSA Professional Services.

A competing engineer firm, Cooper Engineering Company who worked with the village on the Main Street project, was also at the village board meeting. A letter from Cooper, expressing interest in working with the village, was passed out prior to the meeting. The village board was forced to decide if there was time to open the process up to competition when final designs have to be ready by June 30. In the end, the board decided it was too late to bring in competition now and signed with MSA. The board also decided to apply for CDBG money to supplement money from

At the regular monthly meeting of the Webster Village Board Wednesday, April 11, Tom Stusek (right) spoke out against a proposed 140-foot communications tower that would have gone into a five-acre lot near the Smith Pines development in Webster had the board approved the conditional permit for it. Stusek and other property owners near the proposed tower did not feel the tower should be placed in a residential neighborhood. Sid Sherstad of Siren Telephone (left) already has three such communication towers in the area, and this self-supporting tower, providing network speeds up to 10 megabits per second, would have extended his network north to areas in and around Webster. Neither the property owners nor the village board opposed the tower as long as it could be placed in an appropriate location; i.e., not a residential area. The industrial park was suggested as one such appropriate location. Since Wednesday’s meeting, the village has been in contact with Sherstad. The matter will be on the May board agenda to see if a more favorable location can be found for the tower. - Photo by Sherill Summer the safe drinking water program. The total project costs are estimated at $695,000.

A public hearing with the Wisconsin Public Service Commission on the water rate hike will be on Wednesday, May 9, at 10 a.m. The water rate hike does include the fire protection fee as well as the water usage. An average residential customer with a five-eighths-inch meter who uses

9,000 gallons of water per quarter will pay approximately 20 cents more per day for water. Webster has not raised the water usage rates since 1994. The village currently has the lowest water rates in the state for a village its size.

Fair buildings update Repairs to the middle fair building are almost complete. Next up is work on the

beer garden and the 4-H food stand.

The new beer-garden building will be larger than the old. At 30 by 84 feet, the building will be as long as the adjacent building, the old green building. The concrete concession stand that was part of the old beer garden survived the storm, and the new beer garden will be built around it.

The new 4-H food stand will be in a new location, near the Lions pavilion between the senior center and the ballpark.

The location of the food stand was changed for several reasons. First, although the old stand was grandfathered in, food inspectors did not like how close it was to the animal barns. Because the building will be started from scratch, there will be more demands on it from a foodsafety standpoint. Plus, the food stand in the new location can double up as a concession stand during tournaments at the ballpark, and finally, there is already water and sewer hookup and a grease trap at the new location.

If all goes well, the work on the beer garden and the food stand will be complete by June 1.

Other business Paul Berg accepted his write-in election to another term. The village board does not have an empty seat.

Roxie Roberts was appointed to the library board.

A $6,679 bid for the painting of curbs, lines and crosswalks in the village was approved. The streets have not been painted for two years.

Health insurance and dental plans were renewed for village employees. Both plans saw slight increases for the same coverage and deductibles.

Frac sand mining may miss Polk

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – The frac sand mining boom that is sweeping Wisconsin, including areas just to the east of our area, may miss Polk County. The right kind of sand is here under our feet, but the sand may be too far down to make mining of it profitable. Tim Ritten, Polk County director of Land and Water Resources, told the Leader that the sand in the county is 80 feet down.

He said frac sand is much more accessible and economical to mine elsewhere.

Frac sand is a special grade of sand being used by the oil and natural gas industry in a method of extraction called hydraulic fracturing or fracking. While the gas and oil fields are not located in Wisconsin, the sand for the process is.

Frac sand mining raises several issues.

First is the mining of the sand, a process similar to the existing sand and gravel

mines in the area. Any nonmetalic mine must be licensed with the county and have an approved reclamation plan in place. Ritten said no applications have been made for frac sand mining. The next issue is processing the sand. While the sand is sometimes shipped out unprocessed, it is usually processed at or near the mining site. The processing methods have sometimes raised concerns relating to environmental issues including water use and

runoff. Processed or raw, the frac sand needs to be transported to a rail connection, and the increased truck traffic and road wear is a final issue of frac sand mining.

For now, all the frac sand issues may be someone else’s concern, but people in Polk County, including the Land and Water Resources Department and local governments are keeping an eye on the topic.

Taylors Falls to bid for outdoor warning siren

by Tammi Milberg Leader staff writer TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. – The city council for Taylors Falls met Monday, April 23. One of the items on the agenda was to consider authorizing staff to solicit bids for an outdoor siren. With the state of Minnesota mandating the change in emergency frequencies to narrow banding, the city must upgrade or replace its existing outdoor siren system so that it is compatible with the new warning system. Mayor Michael Buchite recommended that council members John Tangen and Ross Rivard work with staff to determine what equipment would actually be needed. The installation must be completed prior to June 26, because this is the date the 800 MHz goes live. The council passed the motion to solicit bids to upgrade the city’s existing outdoor warning siren to receive the new band signals from Chisago County Dispatch or replace the siren if necessary.

In other business, the council considered authorizing staff to solicit bids for wetland delineation. Wetland delineation is a requirement under the Clean Water Act to establish the boundary between wetlands and uplands. The route of the proposed Valley View Trail includes a questionable wetland area that must be delineated before any work can be performed on the site. Jeff Fertig, Chisago County wetland specialist, provided a list of available certified wetland delineators.

Once the area is delineated and mapped by the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act, the notice of decision is valid permanently. The possibility exists that the city cannot go forward with the project if the costs are excessive. In that event, the city would need to decline the two grants that

have been awarded, but not paid yet. This determination will be made at a later date once the notice of decision is made. The council approved soliciting the bids for wetland delineation.

The council also authorized the water standpipe rehabilitation project bid. On Thursday, April 19, six bids were opened by city engineer Steve Heth, from Bolton & Menk, Inc. for the 150,000-gallon water standpipe rehabilitation project. The total unit price bid amounts ranged from $137,850 to $287,550. The low-bid amount was submitted by Tri-State Coatings of Wadena, Minn. At the time of bid opening, it was unknown if the project would require a full containment system (which is required for containing lead-based paint during sandblasting of an existing coating system whenever the lead concentration is measured above the hazardous threshold concentration level). Testing of the paint chip samples revealed the lead contents were significantly less than the level of hazardous contamination. Therefore, the lowest bid was reduced from $137,850 to $122,850 based upon the per unit price item for the unnecessary containment system. A motion carried to accept the bid from Tri-State Coatings for $137,850. Less $15,000 for deduction of the containment system for the project with a substantial completion date of June 29.

Mayor, council reports •Tangen reminded council of the fire department’s annual smelt fry on Saturday, May 5.

•Rivard reported the Public Works Department would be presenting bids for sewer lining and street work at the next council meeting.

•Mary Jo Murphy reported that the EDC reviewed its initial “visions” of the commission. The archway to the Riverwalk Trail is scheduled to be placed by Memorial Day. The second archway should be up by the fall. Randy Thoreson from the National Park Service is assisting with the design and language for the trail signs.

•Buchite reported he had met with officials of Chisago County to discuss the ongoing issues with the 800 MHz radios and annual subscriber fees. He explained to the council and the reporters present that Taylors Falls had received two grants to purchase the radios, $31,729.51 in a SHSP grant, and $16,380 from a USDA grant, with another $1,872.22 in matching funds from the city. With Chisago County finalizing their purchases for the entire county, we learned that they have purchased radios for Taylors Falls as well, despite the fact they were aware that the city had been awarded the grant(s). Chisago County intends to levy dollars for these purchases through property taxes from every property in the county. In essence, Taylors Falls would then be paying twice for the radios, first through the acquisition of grants, secondly through property taxes. The mayor indicated that this fact does not sit well with him nor should it to the members of the city council. Taylors Falls was the only city in Chisago County to obtain grants, and it seems the city might be penalized for doing so.

The mayor further explained that Chisago County is pressuring the city to finalize the communications system subscriber agreement. The agreement describes the subscriber fees that will be charged, which include radio and equipment fees, site

electricity, site generator fuel, employee costs (including salary and benefits) for programming, software updates and technical support, other staff-related costs, system test equipment, and other site costs, including insurance costs. Every radio in the system that is narrow-band compliant will be charged $480 each year.

The fees for Taylors Falls equal $7,680 annually. Taylors Falls is the only city in Chisago County who has not signed the agreement.

Taylors Falls has been negotiating with Chisago County regarding the radio purchases, the grants and the subscriber fees.

Several options were discussed at the first meeting. The county’s solution is to take ownership of the radios, with a slightly lower fee per radio, but does not recognize or compensate for the grant awards.

This arrangement would not be in the best interests of the citizens of Taylors Falls.

Buchite reported the city has presented to the county a good alternative. Chisago County takes ownership of the radios, and in lieu of the annual subscriber fees, the grant money would become a line of credit from which the annual fees are deducted. There is no exchange of money, and taxpayers from Taylors Falls would not receive an unfair tax increase for any radio costs (until the credit line has been expended). Buchite indicated that he believes this is an equitable solution to the issue, although Chisago County does not agree. Staff has been corresponding with the grant entities to question what the city can do at this point. Another meeting has been scheduled. He assured the council that any final decision and/or action would need council approval.

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Golden Age Manor has loss for 2011

Financial operations tightened; future looks good

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer AMERY – Golden Age Manor had a $300,000 loss for 2011 according to preliminary audit results.

Dana Frey, Polk County administrator, told the GAM governing board that this was not a pleasant surprise. He said that the information on the deficit was learned very late, and adjustments could have been made if the figures had been known about earlier. Details on the audited financial results were not presented. GAM had

projected a positive financial result for the year. The GAM governing board met Tuesday, May 1, holding its first meeting since Feb. 28 and its first meeting with newly elected committee members after the April 3 election.

Frey told the board that while this was an unfortunate situation, the long-term outlook for Golden Age Manor looks good. He said that GAM has a nice fit in the community and has good public support. Frey said GAM is in an area with an aging population in a time when nursing homes will fit in with a revolution in medical care. “We are sitting in the middle of it with a great facility,” Frey told the board.

He said that improvements have been

made, and GAM will finish under budget for 2012. GAM can now respond faster to changes in its finances. All department heads and supervisors have been told to keep an eye on their budgets at all times.

Frey said that decreases in the number of residents can lead to immediate staffing cuts, and employees could be sent home midday if there was no work to do. As an immediate step to turn things around, Frey has put a hold on all pay raises and new hires. He has told the staff that the priority is to control costs.

“If our census is down, we will make an immediate response,” Frey said. “Don’t assume things will get better. If things look bad, they are bad. We were bound by

contracts. That is no longer the case. We can keep finances under control. We must have a positive result for 2012.”

But despite cuts, care of residents will not be affected, Frey said. Care of the residents is paramount. And GAM Administrator Dana Reese added that GAM will always meet the minimum staffing levels for nursing homes set by the state.

The report on the response to the audit drew a positive response from GAM Board members. Bob Blake said this was the most optimistic review he had heard since he came on the board and said he thinks GAM is on the right track. Neil Johnson said he likes Frey’s positivism.

Scoglio new GAM chair 2012 finances look good

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer AMERY – Rick Scoglio is the new chair of the Golden Age Manor governing board. The board held it organizing meeting Tuesday, May 1, at the Polk Countyowned nursing home in Amery. Four of the five board members were present including the other county board supervisors, Neil Johnson and Harry Johansen, and public member Bob Blake. The other public seat, held by Dave Ollman, may be empty. His two-year term is up, and it is unclear whether he is asking to be reap-

pointed to the board.

County Administrator Dana Frey told the board that the GAM financial outlook for 2012 looks good, despite an unexpected loss for 2011. He said that with tight budgeting, the home should end the present year $200,000 to the good. Frey said GAM must finish in the black because the county has no pot of money to cover a deficit in any county department.

The nursing home budgets for an occupancy rate of 94 percent. For the first three months of 2012, that rate has been 92.5 percent, 89.3 percent and 94.3 percent.

Frey noted that the occupancy rate for much of 2011 was low (below 90 percent from May through October) and said that

future drops in the number of residents will result in immediate cuts in staffing.

Frey said that the GAM building needs improvements and must generate the money to pay for them. He identified a new roof as one project and mentioned a Johnson Control report on long-term needs for the building. (That facility assessment from October 2011 lists $2.4 million in projects over the next 10 years including replacing the 53-year-old boilers within three years at an estimated cost of up to $490,000.)

GAM Board has large turnover The GAM Board that met Tuesday has

two returning members, public member Bob Blake and county board member Harry Johansen. Johansen is the first county supervisor to serve a second term on the board since 2002. The five previous committees have had all three board seats change, with new board chairs each two years. There has been more consistency among the two public member positions.

Blake is starting his fourth year as a public member and served one term as a supervisor/member in 2002. Going back to April 2002, there have been 22 different people serving on the five-person GAM Board.

School board elects officers

by Tammi Milberg Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS –The school board for St. Croix Falls met Tuesday, April 24. They elected officers since the election had resulted in a new board member. Prior to election of officers, the board was updated about some items on the next agenda by district Administrator Glenn Martin. They included the following: • An error was made with a date on the school calendar for the 2012-2013 school year, correction has been made and board was given a new copy (solo ensemble is April 9, 2012, not April 19, 2013).

• Tracie Crowley and Pete Nusbaum will be meeting with RCU management to discuss having an office located in the school store and used for educational purposes.

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• Another bid on the track was received. An additional bid will be obtained, and the matter will be put on the agenda for the meeting in May. • A change is proposed for staff pay dates beginning in July to be every other Friday, with all staff having the same pay dates, instead of what was done in the past. This item will also be placed on the agenda in May. Following the updates, the board held election of officers. A nomination made by Patricia Mitchell and seconded by Sheri Norgard to nominate Brent McCurdy as board president was accepted. No further nominations were made. The motion carried by majority voice vote. All five board members voted yes.

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There is also a Hope Lodge near the University of Minnesota Hospitals and in Rochester, Minn., that may be used by cancer patient families from our area.

The ACS is working to educate Americans about the importance of living healthy lifestyles in order to lower the risk of certain cancers. Proper diet, maintaining a normal weight, exercising on a regular basis, not using tobacco products, staying out of the sun, using sunscreens, not using tanning beds, having regular checkups, and screening tests are some of the ways we can reduce our risk for cancer.

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There is still time to register as an individual, form a team, make a contribution to a walker, or purchase a tribute flag in honor or memory of someone who has had cancer.

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Margie Nelson, baker extraordinaire for cancer fundraising

Margie Nelson (R) has baked and delivered caramel rolls for more than seven years to raise money for the American Cancer Society’s Walk/Run for Cancer in Luck. At her left is Laurie Nelson, St. Croix Valley Health Care Foundation assistant. – Photo submitted also bought two dozen to share with the law enforcement officers. “I just love doing this,” said Margie with a big smile, “and donating the money for such a great cause is all the reward I need! I plan to keep doing this as long as I can.”

The American Cancer Society Walk/Run for Cancer event will be held in Luck and Frederic on May 12. For more information or to volunteer to help, call Michele Gullickson Moore, ACS staff partner, at 715-268-6886. - Photo/text submitted

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LUCK – Margie Nelson of Luck has been baking and delivering caramel rolls for more than seven years to raise money for the American Cancer Society’s Walk/Run for Cancer in Luck. To date, her efforts have garnered amazing dividends: she has brought in and donated over $14,000.

“I was inspired by Sheila Berklund, a friend, who bakes cookies for the same cause,” Nelson explained. “I know many people - family and friends - who have cancer or who died from it, and I felt I just had to do something to join in to stop this disease. I love to bake, so I decided that’s what I would do. When my husband, Bob, gets up in the morning, one of the first things he says is, ‘Who are they for today?’” Margie will bake for anyone who is willing to give a minimum donation of $10, but of course, larger donations are always welcome and appreciated. What’s more, she donates all her supplies and even delivers her freshly baked caramel rolls - sometimes as far as the Twin Cities metro area.

The project began simply enough: Nelson just posted a sign-up sheet at a local bank. Orders began coming in almost immediately, and to such an extent that now she only takes orders by phone.

“This way, it’s much easier for me to keep track of the orders,” she explained, “and I don’t have to drive to the bank anymore, either.”

One would think that being the organist for 52 years at Luck Lutheran Church would have been a more-than-adequate community contribution, but when the ACS event comes around, Nelson said, “I just want to get going again.” She bakes six days a week, delivering three dozen a day. “I do take Sunday off, however,” she said shyly. On April 24, the lucky recipients of a dozen caramel rolls were the education staff of St. Croix Regional Medical Center, purchased and shared

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The frac fray

• Joe Heller •

The Leader catches up with the news on frac mining this week. It's an issue that has been on the radar locally for several months, and now has reached a level of concern that brings local legislators and environmental groups into the fray.

Our stories this week on frac mining will be a primer for many readers, although we trust a majority of local residents are well-aware of what frac mining is and what it represents - potentially - in terms of economic and environmental impact.

The qualities of sand found in western Wisconsin play into the operations of the oil and natural gas companies, including those in North Dakota, a state whose economy is exploding in light of stepped-up oil and gas extraction.

Drilling companies mix fine sand with water and chemicals and then force it deep underground to fracture shale deposits that hold gas and oil that couldn't be tapped conventionally. It's called hydraulic fracturing, or fracking.

And this “modern-day gold rush” is a fast-moving phenomenon.

Last summer, the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism noted there were 16 active frac sand mines in Wisconsin. Within the past year that number has more than doubled.

Concerns over such mining include diminished quality of groundwater and potential sickness - including lung disease and cancer - from the fine silica dust that eminates from the mines and travels.

John Felmy, chief economist with the American Petroleum Institute, told USA Today that opponents of frac mining and fracking are "fundamentally misguided" and the environmental fears are unwarranted. The surge in sand mining has extended the domestic energy boom to portions of the country that don't produce much fuel, bringing jobs and economic development, he said.

Some opponents claim the jobs created aren’t always local and often consist of truck driving gigs - and that the trucks damage local roads.

In eastern Burnett County, a frac mine is in a location that some feel is uncomfortably close to the St. Croix River, a body of water that is classified as an “outstanding resource,” and a part of the St. Croix Scenic Riverway.

That mine maintains a mere 100-foot setback from the riverway boundary and is approximately 1,000 feet from the river itself.

The state Legislature is considering bills that would not only require local citizens to be better notified of proposed frac mine operations in their neighborhood but that would give local officials more power in negotiating operating guidelines for such mines.

Still more public awareness locally is the goal of the St. Croix Scenic Coalition which will devote a good portion of its second-annual St. Croix Valley Earth Day Conference to the topic of frac sand mining. A panel of experts will be on hand this Sunday, May 6, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the St. Croix Falls Public Library. Admission is free. People may register by sending an e-mail to conference@stcroixsceniccoalition.org

Blueprint for action

• Where to write • President Barack Obama 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D.C. 20500 www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ Gov. Scott Walker Wisconsin State Capitol Madison, WI 53707 transition@wisconsin.gov Congressman Sean Duffy (7th District) 1208 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 202-225-3365 U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl 330 Hart Senate Office Bldg.

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

Rep. Erik Severson (28th District) Room 312 North State Capitol Madison, WI 53708 608-267-2365 • 888-529-0028 FAX: 608-282-3628 rep.Severson@legis.state.wi.us Rep. Roger RIvard (75th District) State Capitol Room 307 North P.O. Box 8952, Madison, WI 608-266-2519 • 888-534-0075 rep.rivard@legis.wi.gov U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson 2 Russell Courtyard Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-5323

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Sen. Robert Jauch (25th District) Room 415 South, State Capitol P.O. Box 7882, Madison, WI 53707 Sen.Jauch@legis.state.wi.us Sen. Sheila Harsdorf (10th District) State Capitol, P.O. Box 7882 Madison, WI 53707 608-266-7745 • 715-232-1390 Toll-free - 800-862-1092 sen.harsdorf@legis.state.wi.us Rep. Nick Milroy (73rd District) Room 8 North, State Capitol P.O. Box 8953, Madison 53708 rep.milroy@legis.state.wi.us

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It's hard to believe, but we're moving in fast on the first anniversary of the July storms that not only devastated property and disrupted lives in Burnett and Washburn counties but downed thousands of acres of trees.

In the wake of those storms, the National Guard spearheaded Operation Blue Ox, an unprecedented effort to clear downed timber from roadways and salvage it. The Department of Natural Resources was a key to recovery also and made it their mission to communicate with every local public official as it related to cleanup, salvage and fire preparedness and prevention.

The slash left by the storm and the lack of snow this past winter set the stage for a potentially catastrophic wildfire season.

Public awareness is being credited for keeping wildfires to a minimum. Within the past two weeks, the first wildfire in the blowdown area occurred - burning just over a half acre - the cause being a downed power line. This past week, another wildfire burned one-tenth acre in Burnett County.

The wildfire season is not over - and it may be too early to boast a victory - but as the landscape greens up, it appears as if the efforts by the DNR, with cooperation from local fire departments, public officials and the general public, may pay off handsomely.

The DNR’s Northern Region Director John Gozdzialski, who has done an outstanding job in briefing and communicating with the public and local officials regarding the cleanup, salvage and wildfire prevention efforts, noted this week that he anticipates another three weeks before there is “complete green-up,” meaning the wildfire season still exists.

His regular e-mailed newsletter notes that 18,305 acres of public lands timber salvage has been accounted for in the blowdown area as of last Wednesday, April 25.

While timber salvage sounds like a straightforward operation, it involves factors such as the market for oak and concern about stain in pine and the lightweight of the damaged pulp wood.

Overall, the efforts have paid off monetarily for local government, and much of the credit has to go to the organized - herculean - efforts of the Guard and the DNR - both agencies setting the bar high in terms of public awareness and education - and overall leadership.

If Mother Nature cooperates, their efforts will long stand as the blueprint for action in the wake of a storm like the one that struck last summer.

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• Letters to the editor • Just to save a few bucks?

Last week, Rep. Severson’s column praised the reforms of Act 10, telling us how the law saved taxpayers $1 billion and that Act 10 had no negative impact to public education. He cited a report from the Department of Public Instruction. He and I must have read different reports, because I came to very different conclusions.

The Department of Public Instruction Report DPI-NR-2012-58B, dated April 18, shows a very different picture than the one Severson painted.

The state’s annual school staff report shows that school districts statewide cut 2,312 positions in the 2011-12 school year, a 50-percent increase in staff reduction from the previous year. Statewide, 311 of 424 school districts, 73 percent, reported cutting teachers and or other staff.

Schools in Wisconsin are employing 1,446 fewer teachers than they did in 2010-11 school year. This is a 2.4-percent loss of full-time teachers, at a time when overall enrollment is stable. (Note: this does not include the nonlicensed support staff).

The largest number of teacher cuts came to librarians, career and technical education, special education and reading teachers. For the current school year, there are 414 fewer elementary teachers. General school aids were cut by $749 million and per pupil revenue limit was reduced by $1.6 billion over prior law.

Thankfully, for the 2011-12 school year, $82.3 million in Federal Education Jobs Act money was available to school districts to buffer the losses caused by Act 10.

This money will not be available for 201213, so local school districts will have to cut staff and programs again. When there are no more librarians, reading teachers, special education teachers, music, art and PE teachers to cut, there will be cuts to math, science, English, social studies, kindergarten and elementary programs. Class sizes will increase, and we will give our children less of an education. Why? To save a few bucks on our property tax?

Severson, start thinking of us as citizens who support our communities rather than taxpayers who begrudge our children their birthright.

Gail Lando, Grantsburg

Is it constitutional?

Opinions and arguments for and against Affordable Care Act, Obama Care, are just that, arguments and opinions.

How can we possibly fact check a bill that is excessively long and we have not read in its entirety?

We are then just fact checking snippets of the bill. What really matters here is whether or not the mandate to purchase health insurance is constitutional. I will instead trust the Supreme Court to determine its constitutionality. I would like to offer some personal reflection. I am a conservative. I am tired of the progressive elitist determining what is best for me and my family. Like so many Americans, I too believe we need some regulations and laws, but we also believe they must be limited in scope.

Just remember the Big Brother government that literally disarmed Great Britain’s citizens, also implemented socialized health care. Socialized health care that its citizens believed to have failed miserably.

Lorraine Phernetton Frederic

Constantly running The never-ending election process looks like it may be finally coming to an end with the primary next week and final election in June. I hope this will be the end and that our legislators can get down to the business of running the government and not constantly running for office.

I read an article that the Government Accounting Board estimated that it will cost the taxpayers over $9 million for the recall election. This is $9 million that can’t

be spent by towns, cities and counties on items like road repair, police and fire services to name a few. I wonder if the people who were signing the petition for the recall thought of that or were they only thinking of their own self-interest. I did see one political sign that made me smile, it said “One Walker is better than 10 runners.”

Think about it.

Fritz Coulter Amery

Lobbying The First Amendment states that the people have the “right to petition government for redress of grievances.”

That opened the floodgates of money spent on lobbying Congress.

Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon and Microsoft spent close to $10 million lobbying Congress under this amendment.

What do they expect to receive in return for the millions spent? Preferential treatment in the tax code and loosening of regulations affecting their industry. I am sure they will find this to be a good investment.

Darrel Mathieu Luck

Madison logic ObamaCare evaluation should have all facts not select statements. Mr. Jensen, MD, obviously must be an academic doctor, i.e. not quite the real practicing medical world.

1. Vets should receive the best care money can buy. As any can tell, it certainly may be affordable but hardly the model of efficiency to model a national plan on (unless one wants to hurry up and wait as in Canada).

2. Medicare and Medicaid do not pay like private insurance companies. If they did, doctors would not be refusing to take such patients.

3. Medicare and Medicaid pay only a fraction of the actual cost involved in medical care. More than 31 percent is the goal of ObamaCare.

4. ObamaCare has 15 new agencies with taxing authority. $500 billion taken out of Medicare to fund ObamaCare.

5. No increase in government employed docs. Try the math out on that one with millions “new” and “free” patients being cared for by fewer docs.

Each clinic nationwide having to purchase a million dollar-plus computer system to patch all info to Big Brother.

National panel of academics and bureaucrats to determine medical care, not primary docs.

Medical cost increasing and newest projections are skyrocketing.

ObamaCare “good for the nation,” yet the administration and Congress exempted themselves from participation.

Hundreds of unions and major corporations have also been granted exemptions.

Real medical cost problems were refused to be even addressed; e.g. tort reform and interstate insurance coverage ObamaCare has already resulted in millions of Americans with insurance losing their coverage.

Record numbers of docs now say they would not choose the same field if they had known what they do now. Instead of practicing medicine, docs now waste the bulk of their time doing paperwork to satisfy Big Brother.

Now go ask your primary care provider what he/she really thinks of this mess.

Few are happy these days.

Rick Scoglio Town of Apple River

Reply to letter Sometimes the response to a comment can bring out the most interesting reply.

Mr. Blake certainly put me in my place or did he? Well, let’s start with his first of many points that Blake pointed out: Tax credits from the government and the pro private sector legislature given to Polaris

for creating 89 jobs after laying off 300plus employees.

By the way, a tax credit can be used to reduce your total taxes due. Also, this same pro private sector group reduced homestead credit, health care, school aids, local aids to government and on and on.

With these guys in charge unemployment should be zero percent (just kidding not even these guys can perform miracles).

The assumption that these new jobs will pay $35,000 ($16.82 per hour) a year is properly a stretch at best, but it would be great if it were true. But his estimates on take-home pay might be a little generous (federal tax, Social Security, Medicaid tax, state tax, health care cost could easily add up to one-third of the gross). Then there is housing that reduces the gross by another 30 percent (including some property tax that’s a plus). Then you have to understand that not all the employees will be Wisconsin residents. But the tax credit costs are Wisconsin taxpayers cost. Blake, could you do the same analysis for the economic impact of the laid-off workers?

Then Blake points out the increased sales tax revenue from the 89 new jobs and the impact of the 300 laid-off workers on that same revenue. This brings me to point in my letter to the editor. Polaris moved the jobs out to increase their profit margin, simply greed. Now they want us to reward them for bringing back a few jobs.

Then the reference in Blake’s letter telling us the economists explain that every dollar grows by six or seven times in the community. Are these the same ones that said that bigger is better and the value of your home will always keep increasing? This might have been true before Wal-Mart and Menards, when every community had a thriving downtown. These big box stores send all their profits to their shareholders, not local owners.

Finally, Blake we both share the same Wisconsin state retirement checks, both being retired government employees county and state, neither of us had to contribute much to our base level unlike the present employees (lucky for us). Also, I would be happy if the State Investment Board would only invest money in companies that keep jobs in the U.S. Also for your information, Koch Industries Inc. is a privately held company and not traded on the stock market. By the way, Blake, did someone force you to take that job from the evil government?

Jeff Timmons Amery

Let us set the record straight Was Bush really that bad? Let us put the facts on the table, so we can all look at them.

The day Democrats took over was not Jan. 22, 2009, but Jan. 3, 2007, the day the Democrats took over the House and Senate at the start of the 110th Congress. The Democrat Party controlled a majority of both chambers for the first time since the end of the 103rd Congress in 1995.

For those who listen to Obama and the liberal media, the fallacy is that everything is “Bush’s fault.” When the Democrats took over this was the situation: 1.

The Dow Jones closed at 12,621.77. 2. The GDP for the previous quarter was 3.5 percent. 3. Unemployment rate was 4.6 percent. 4. George Bush’s economic policy set a record of 52 straight months of job growth.

Jan. 3, 2007, Barney Frank and Cris Dodd took over as head of the banking committee in the House and Senate.

Frank made a flowery speech on the floor of the House telling the whole country that everyone is entitled to have a house of his own, and we have to decrease or eliminate the down payment and reduce mortgage and interest so poor people can buy them. This speech was televised on one of the liberal networks at that time.

When the economic meltdown caused by that part of the economy happened 15 months later, Fox News showed Frank’s speech once, and it was cut off overnight.

Fortunately a Canadian Internet site obtained the video so it was available to

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everyone that had a computer.

Banking and financial services: Unemployment caused this crisis (among other things) dumping $5 trillion – $6 trillion dollars of toxic loans on the economy from your Fanny Mae/Freddy Mac fiascoes.

Bush asked Congress 17 times to stop Fanny/Freddie starting in 2001 because it was financially risky for the economy.

Obama was the one that received the third highest reward from the Fanny Mae/ Freddy Mac fiasco and fought against their reform. Furthermore, remember the Democrats controlled the budget. When someone tries to blame Bush, remember the day the Democrats took over. Furthermore, remember the Democrats controlled budget process for 2008 and 2009 as well as 2009 and 2011. In the first year they had to contend with Bush on spending when Bush belatedly got tough on spending issues. For 2009, Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid bypassed George Bush entirely by passing a continuing resolution to keep the government running until Obama took over. At that time, they passed a massive omnibus spending bill to complete the 2009 budget. Where was Obama at this time? He was a member of the very Congress that passed all these spending bills and signed the omnibus bill as president to complete the 2009 budget.

If the Democrats inherited any deficit, it was the 2001 budget, the last of the Republicans budgets. That deficit was the lowest in five years and the fourth straight decline in deficit spending. After that, the Democrats in Congress took control of spending and that includes Barack Obama who voted for the budgets. If Obama inherited anything he inherited it from himself. What Obama is saying, “I inherited a deficit that I voted to expand fourfold since Jan. 20, 2009.”

Sam Jones Siren

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Duffy comments on House action on federal student loan rates WASHINGTON – Seventh District Congressman Sean Duffy released the following statement Friday, April 27, after the House passed legislation to ensure the interest rate on federal student loans does not double on July 1.

“I was encouraged we could come together today to prevent a doubling of the interest rate on federal student loans for one year as a temporary respite for the millions of young Americans who are unable to find work in one of the worst job markets in decades. Yet I remain deeply frustrated by the anti-growth agenda set forth by this administration that has doubled down on failed economic policies. For the greater interests of our country, we need to work together on policies that help our businesses grow and create the new jobs our recent graduates are searching for.” - from the office of Congressman Duffy

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Man faces five felony charges after bizarre chase Steals two vehicles, goes 90 mph before being subdued

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer FREDERIC – A 25-year-old Frederic man is facing several felony charges after he is alleged to have threatened his family members, stolen two of their vehicles and then led police in a bizarre chase on Sunday night, April 29. Cory Lundeen of Frederic is also suspected of intoxicated driving, possession of a sawed-off shotgun, criminal damage to property and more after the incident over the weekend.

Police were called to a Frederic home late on April 29, after Lundeen allegedly threatened family members and then stole their car. One family member attempted

to disable the vehicle so Lundeen could not drive it, but was pushed away. Lundeen had reportedly punched photos, mirrors and other items on the wall, while threatening the occupants of the home.

Lundeen When police arrived, they also found Lundeen had a sawed-off shotgun in his room and believe he had just recently modified the firearm.

Authorities passed Lundeen in a stolen Honda Civic a short time later, driving nearly 80 mph on Hwy. 48. He refused to pull over and led police on a brief pursuit, but is alleged to have tried several evasive

maneuvers and then returned to the Frederic residence, where he pulled in and then fled the scene again in a family member’s pickup truck. He reportedly drove into several mailboxes during the incident.

Polk County sheriff’s deputies and other law officers pursued that truck for nearly six miles, at speeds above 90 mph, before Lundeen pulled over in a driveway.

The subsequent police report states that he refused to comply with orders at the scene and that officers used a Taser to gain compliance.

In that report, they also state that Lundeen “was not acting normally,” and that he had rapid and exaggerated movements, with dilated pupils and rambling dialogue. He reportedly told police that he had been hiding in the woods, “talking with bears.” He said he was not drinking

or taking any narcotics “yet,” but police believed him to be under the influence of some sort of a controlled substance.

Lundeen was taken into custody and is now charged with five felony charges, including two separate charges of stealing a vehicle, two incidents of attempting to elude an officer and possession of a shortbarreled shotgun. He also faces misdemeanor criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct charges.

He appeared in Polk County Circuit Court on Monday, April 30, before Judge Jeffery Anderson, who set a $5,000 cash bond, with a competency hearing set for May 24. Lundeen has also been charged with misdemeanor driving while under the influence and driving at unreasonable speeds. He has yet to appear on those charges.

SCF third-graders participate in writers conference

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – Third-graders from St. Croix Falls Elementary School participated in their annual writers conference last Thursday, April 26, with several local writers, journalists and editors involved in a series of workshops and activities.

Keynote speaker for the event was elementary librarian Rita Klatt, who went over her tips for writing, drafting and editing her own materials, and noted some of her numerous world travels. She even used an older journal as an example, noting her own drawings, field notes and even local memorabilia she used to help

write stories on the experience later.

The students then broke into groups to learn various crafts involving writing, from using “the five W’s” of who, what, where, when, why and how, to editing their own work, taking notes and conducting interviews. Students used the morning to take part in group breakout

sessions, while also participating in activities with a writing theme.

The writers conference and workshop has a long history and has become a local staple for the third-graders, with the goal of creating and nurturing their writing skills and interest in reading and writing.

These St. Croix Falls third-graders seemed to enjoy their annual writers conference, which was held Thursday, April 26, with several local writers and editors. – Photos by Greg Marsten

There may be several future authors, journalists and writers coming out of this group of St. Croix Falls third-graders. The smiling future authors took part in the school’s annual writers conference Thursday, April 26.

Bike rodeo and child safety event at St. Croix Falls

Polk County Tavern League makes donation

A bike rodeo and child safety event was held at the St. Croix Falls Elementary last Wednesday, April 25. A total of four bikes were given away from the St. Croix Falls Police Department and the Parents of the Elementary Saints, along with free bike helmets for all who needed them and a few water bottles and locks.

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Polk County Tavern League treasurer Mary Cassellius presented a check for $1,000 to Kelly Larson, treasurer of the Polk County Special Olympics. Keven Cassellius, tavern league vice president, Curt Liljenberg, tavern league president, and Linda Larson also participated. The Tavern League Foundation of Wisconsin will match up to $1,500. – Photo submitted

Free career seminar set NEW RICHMOND – The job market is seeing some signs of recovery. Be ready for the job you seek. Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College plans free career seminars every third Tuesday of the month at its New Richmond campus. The next free career seminar is set for Tuesday, May 15, from 4 to 6 p.m. WITC career seminars are designed to assist individuals in selecting the most appropriate ca-

reer and/or educational options available.

WITC career specialist Joanne Kocik facilitates this seminar. She has extensive experience in career development, with a passion for motivating people toward personal growth and career management. To register for a free career seminar call WITC-New Richmond at 715-246-6561. from WITC

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Fundraiser for Grantsburg pool is this Saturday

by Sherill Summer Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG - The pool in Grantsburg has been a summer staple for the community since 1980. It was one of those town fixtures that residents might have taken for granted, but no one should take the pool for granted when it opens this year. Slightly over a month ago, in mid-March, there were serious doubts that the pool would open this year at all.

Even when the pool does open, tentatively scheduled for early June, the community will have to support the pool like never before, or it will not remain open for long. With the village board’s blessing, a pool committee has been formed that will take over the operations of the pool, and even more important, continue raising the funds needed to keep the pool open. The committee’s first fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, May 5.

It costs about $50,000 to operate the pool each year.

There are fees charged to use the pool, with the money generated in fees going toward operations costs. And, this year, as in years past, the Grantsburg School District is contributing $5,000 toward the pool’s operation since it uses the pool for swimming lessons during summer

school. But the lion’s share of the operations costs have come from the village board in years past, generally some $30,000 per year. Some years, the village’s share has been more than that.

But this year, the village board decided to cut funding for the pool by some two-thirds, budgeting only $10,000 instead of $30,000. The school district has agreed to increase their contribution by $25,000 per year starting next year, in 2013, but it was too late in the budget cycle to increase funding this year. Community fundraising was to have covered the shortfall for this year.

There are a couple of added wrinkles. Municipal pools are now required to be handicapped accessible. Either the pools must have a lift to help handicapped individuals into the pool, or the pool must start at zero depth. The cheapest option for the Grantsburg pool was to install a lift, and the estimated cost for such a lift is $10,000. There is also a leak that should be repaired before the pool opens.

Village trustees set a fundraising deadline of midMarch, so there would be time to make the pool handicapped accessible, repair the leak and hire staff, but the community fundraising fell short. At the March village board meeting, the trustees suspended pool operations

until operation costs were in hand.

But since that low point in mid-March, the village board has allowed a pool committee to work toward opening the pool this summer, and U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson is working to obtain a 12-month waiver for the handicapped accessibility requirement to give the committee more time to raise money for the lift.

The committee doesn’t know yet if Johnson will obtain the waiver, but they are gearing up for this summer anyway. The committee is in charge of all the hiring and the maintenance of the pool as well as the fundraising to keep the pool open. If the fundraising efforts fall short, the pool will be closed.

Fees for the 2012 season have been set at $50 for one season pass or $150 for a family. A day pass will cost $5.

The first fundraiser is a scrapbook event on Saturday, May 5, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Grantsburg Community Center. There will be several retailers at the event selling supplies with a portion of the profits going toward the pool. Tables can be reserved for those who want to scrapbook or craft during the event. For more information contact Vicky Drohman at vdrohman@yahoo.com or at 715-338-2568.

Help needed for children at risk Child Protective Services under stress

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – “We have a problem at Child Protective Services,” Tim Strohbusch told the Polk County Human Services Board Tuesday, May 1. “The staff is down to the bare bones. They are hanging on by a shoestring. Many cases are not being addressed. This is an issue that needs to be protected fast. This must be a priority issue for our board.”

CPS is the human services department that responds to reports of children at risk. The reported case numbers for the department are high. For March, there were 91 new access reports of children at risk. These 91 cases must be handled by 1.5 full-time social workers. Those workers must be available to respond to situations anytime.

They must work weekends and holidays. The burnout

rate is high.

Strohbusch is a public member of the human services board and the Clear Lake police chief. As a front-line official, he sees the plight of children at risk. He told the board that the caseload for CPS is at a high point, and the department is short-staffed because of unfilled vacancies.

He said this is a challenging and stressful job.

Child protection social workers must go into homes where a child may need protection and face a difficult setting. They must analyze the situation and make a decision on whether to remove the child from the situation.

Taking a child out of a home can be a difficult choice.

Leaving the child in the home is also difficult.

“Many people are looking over the shoulder of the social worker, judging the decision they make,” board member David Markert said. “The workers must make quick decisions.”

Markert added that people who look at the job are shocked at what goes on for the social workers. This is a

pressure job, not a job many social workers want or are willing to take on. The caseworker job is complex and highly specialized and requires long training.

Strohbusch said increasing the CPS staffing must be a budget priority. He said the budgeted level of 2.5 fulltime investigators is not enough. There should be four full-time people to handle the load, protect the children and allow enough time for the social workers for them to get away from the stress. He said the children and the social workers need protection.

Child Protective Services/March numbers for Polk County • 35 families with 59 children receiving ongoing help • 91 new access reports of possible risk situations • 13 investigations and 21 offers of service • 21 foster care placements and 11 placements with relatives • 22 not placed and residing at home.

Local Girl Scout has a heart for bats

plan, a budget, a time line, and even a building and assembly crew all lined up. However, the first step is to get the necessary supplies. It will be Sunny’s task to solicit donations to cover the estimated $700 needed for building materials.

The 20 bat houses will require 10 sheets of exterior grade plywood, 20 tubes of paintable caulk, 1,000 coated screws, 5 gallons of primer, 5 gallons of paint and 20 8foot furring strips. Local businesses and individuals are encouraged to find out how they can get involved by sending an e-mail to stcone@sirentel.net.

by Jean Koelz Leader staff writer BURNETT COUNTY—Question: What is the only mammal that can fly? Answer: A bat.

Question: Does that bit of trivia make bats any more welcome in our homes? Answer: No way.

Why do we hate bats so? For centuries, bats have been associated with darkness and disease. They fly around unpredictably and probably will give us rabies as they suck out our blood, right? Sadly, folklore and Hollywood have created a terrible PR problem for bats. The truth is, bats are an important part of our ecosystem. And they do us all a great service by eating up to a thousand insects an hour. According to the Wisconsin DNR, we can also thank bats for pollinating and dispersing seeds for countless plants.

We can know all that and still think they’re ugly and scary. What if you found out that a deadly fungus threatens to wipe out our bat population—would that garner any sympathy for the little critters?

One local teen is concerned, and she’s planning to do something about it. Girl Scout Sunny Cone, from Troop 50432 under the direction of Wendy Larson in Webster, has been earning merit badges for eight years. Cone has

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Bats are less likely to enter homes if they have a house of their own. This bat house design can be downloaded from the Wisconsin DNR Web site. - Photos by Jean Koelz

just become a Cadette, which means a new vest and a whole new level of badges and awards to earn. Cone has already completed what’s called the Cadette Journey, and now she’s going for the Silver Award—the highest award a Cadette can earn. The Silver Award is a chance to demonstrate leadership, organizational skills and the desire to improve the community by getting involved in an issue the Scout cares about.

Cone, 13, the daughter of Scott and Tonya Cone, has developed a plan to build 20 bat houses and place them on residential properties throughout Burnett County. She figures if bats have a safe and healthy place to roost and raise their young, then 1) they won’t be so susceptible to disease; and 2) they won’t be as likely to roost in places we don’t want them to, like in our walls and up in our attics. Her plan has been developed in conjunction with Wisconsin’s DNR; for example, the bat house design was downloaded from the DNR’s Web site. In addition, the plan includes checking on the bat houses once a month to count the bats and monitor their health, then report these findings back to a contact at the DNR. A key component of the project is to get the community involved. The rules for the Silver Award limit the Scout and her family to underwriting no more than 25 percent of the project costs, and also require that the Scout involve others in any required labor. She’s got a

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Third-annual River’s Rally this Saturday

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer MILLTOWN — This past Monday, April 30, marked the third birthday of River Daniel Wheeler, son of Ben and Deanna Wheeler of Milltown.

Rather than a party with cake and ice cream, River’s life will be celebrated Saturday, May 5, with the 2012 River’s Run and Ride Rally in Milltown. The event is one day before the third anniversary of River’s death. He was claimed by sudden infant death syndrome May 6, 2009, just a week old.

Money raised by River’s Rally is used for local charitable causes as well as for two entities that help families through the loss or severe illness of a child. It’s a way of helping others by being River’s parents, said Ben and Deanna.

The rally will again be held at Milltown Community Center and will include a 10K bike race, a 10K run and a 5K walk, all with cash prizes. There will also be a one-mile Walk to Remember. Routes all begin and end at the community center.

Race registration begins at 8 a.m., with a start time of 8:30 a.m. Awards will be presented at 10:15 a.m.

A variety of children’s events, including a bounce house, fair hair and more are planned. There will also be many door prizes, items to be auctioned and 50/50 cash drawings throughout the event, which will end around 1 p.m.

The grand prize drawings consist of a Savage .243 model 11 Hunter XP rifle with scope and a Kindle Touch. Other items include a grill, a patio set, a getaway in Siren and a getaway in Duluth that includes two nights at Barker’s Island, two meal certificates and passes to Superior museums and the aquarium in Duluth.

Shafer’s Café will be providing and serving breakfast, starting at 8 a.m. Hack’s Pub is providing lunch. All meals are on a freewill donation basis.

River Daniel Wheeler is the one in whose honor River’s Rally is held each year. The photo is signed by members of Rocket Club, a Twin Cities band that produced a music video featuring River’s picture and recently held a fundraiser for River’s Rally.

Ben and Deanna Wheeler River died in May 2009 of with their 2-year-old son Asher. SIDS, when he was 1 week – Photo by Kix Photography old. — Photo submitted Three years ago, said Deanna, she would never have dreamed of how many lives would be touched by River. River’s Rally has raised more than $20,000 in the past three years, and all proceeds are split evenly between Faith’s Lodge near Danbury, The Compassionate Friends and River’s Uplift.

Faith’s Lodge is a place for parents and families who are coping with the death or loss of a child, set in the northwoods near Danbury. The Compassionate Friends is a nationwide network of support groups for bereaved families grieving the loss of a child.

Faith’s Lodge and The Compassionate Friends have been instrumental in Ben and Deanna’s healing, and the couple said they are grateful to be able to give back. In January 2011, the Wheelers founded a chapter of The Compassionate Friends that meets in Milltown the third Tuesday of each month.

River’s Uplift is designed to provide donations to local individuals and organizations. A board of directors determines where the funds will go, and a variety of projects such as the ballpark at Milltown, Operation Christmas and Kids Night Out have all been recipients.

This year, River’s Uplift has also helped make it possible for the hospital at St. Croix Falls to provide memory boxes to bereaved parents. These boxes, said Deanna, include items that help the parents build memories with their child.

Building memories is of great importance, Ben and Deanna know from firsthand experience. Each year, River’s Rally is a way for the couple to do that while, at the same time, doing something worthwhile for the community and for others.

“Working on the rally really eases some of the heartache and grief,” said Deanna. “You can take the energy and do something with it.”

“It’s how we maintain being parents to River,” added Ben. Preregistration for the races is available at www.riversrally.org, along with additional information about River’s Rally.

Webster Chamber hosts spring dinner

by Harriet Rice Special to the Leader WEBSTER – The Webster Area Chamber of Commerce holds its spring dinner and meeting on Monday, May 14, at the Ike Walton Lodge on Yellow Lake.

The dinner is hosted by Jim Olson, current chamber president, along with Vice President Evelyn Nyberg and treasurer Tim Gerber, who will give a financial report.

“In addition to paid current chamber members, we invite past and prospective members as well as friends, employees and family members to join us for this annual event,” says Olson. “We especially look forward to welcoming and recog-

nizing new members.”

The evening’s activities start with a 5 p.m. social hour, followed at 6 p.m. by a buffet dinner. Individual business owners will report about the three chamber-sponsored events in 2012: The Arts and Crafts Extravaganza is May 26, Gandy Dancer Days is Aug. 10-12 and Santa Claus Day is Dec. 8.

Cheryl Ingalls will give an update on the chamber Web site, www.websterwisconsin.com.

Special guest Patti Meyer, director of the Larsen Family Public Library in Webster, will give a presentation about the new community library and its offerings.

“The library is so much more than books and is a beautiful

addition to our community that needs and deserves our support and promotion,” Olson says, adding “We are donating a portion of the ticket price and chamber funds to help pay down the facility debt.”

Letters and mail-in reservation forms for tickets were sent to business owners and chamber members with a deadline of May 14. Tickets may also be purchased at Yellow River Pharmacy on Main Street in Webster.

For additional information call Jim or Marge Olson, 715866-8644 or 715-866-4338.

Woman faces fourth DUI after ice cream

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer OSCEOLA – A 41-year-old Osceola woman is facing a misdemeanor charge for driving while intoxicated after an incident that occurred on Tuesday, April 24, at an ice-cream shop.

According to a report from Osceola Police, a report came in from a concerned citizen that a woman had been in the Dairy Queen and may have been intoxicated. Authorities found and

followed the suspect’s vehicle for a short while and noticed she was driving erratically.

Susan Boucher, Osceola, was pulled over a short time later, and police noticed the smell of alcohol, a cooler full of beer behind the driver’s seat and an open bottle of beer beside her, as well.

Boucher registered a blood alcohol content of .220, which is over twice the legal limit of .08 BAC. Boucher was subse-

quently charged with misdemeanor DUI, fourth offense, and appeared before Judge Jeffery Anderson on Wednesday, April 25, where he set a $500 cash bond. She has since pleaded not guilty and has a return appearance set for May 18.

Boucher had her third DUI conviction in 2000 in Polk County.

“In a New Light” to be showcased at the Frederic Art Center FREDERIC - Witness the healing power of nature through spectacular photographs by visiting the exhibit “In a New Light: At-Risk Youth Find Hope through Nature Photography.” The exhibit will be on display at the Frederic Art Center on Saturday and Sunday, May 5-6. This exhibit is part of the Earth Arts Spring Tour.

Over the past two years, teens at Northwest Passage, a residential treatment facility for at-risk youth, have embarked on photographic journeys of discovery, hope and healing through the “In a New Light” project. Photos featured at this show will include those captured by youth on expeditions to Yellowstone, Rocky Mountain, Badlands and Isle Royale na-

tional parks. It will also feature photos taken throughout the St. Croix River Valley by the Northwest Passage girls program in Frederic. Youths’ poetry and reflections accompany many of the photos.

The “In a New Light” exhibit was recently displayed at the Minnesota state Capitol, and will soon embark on a national tour. For a more in-depth look into the “In a New Light” journey, visit www.inanewlight.org.

The Frederic Art Center is located at 310 Lake Ave. South, Frederic, across from Coon Lake Park. Tour hours are 10 a.m.5 p.m., on Saturday and Sunday, May 5 and 6. Admission is free. Learn more about the Earth Arts Spring Tour, and find

other tour stops at www.eartharts.org. There are many tour stops in Frederic and the surrounding area and all will have the tour guide booklets available to be picked up.

“In a New Light” is a partnership between Northwest Passage and the National Park Service, and was funded by two consecutive America’s Best Idea grants awarded by the National Park Foundation. The program is also supported by many community partners.

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Hidden in plain sight Poverty, a growing problem in Burnett County

by Priscilla Bauer Leader staff writer SIREN – Travel through Burnett County and see bustling little communities surrounded by lush woodlands and pristine lakes.

Visitors are attracted to the county not only for its pastoral setting but also for the hospitality and small-town charm.

On the surface, all seems idyllic to the casual tourist and even to some area residents.

But look closer. Look into the eyes of a mother and her kids pushing a nearempty cart in the local grocery store. Look at an old man sitting in worn clothes in a town park. Look at the dwindling staples at area food shelves and the increasing number of thrift stores.

Look closer to see all is not well for some people in Burnett County.

Poverty is a problem often hidden in plain sight. Sometimes it would seem the more fortunate have blinders on when it comes to seeing those less fortunate.

On Wednesday, April 18, close to 40 people packed a county government meeting room for the first of several conferences planned by the newly formed Burnett County Task Force on Poverty.

The group in the afternoon’s large and small group discussions addressed getting people to take those blinders off and recognize poverty is a growing problem in Burnett County.

“It is a rather quiet thing in schools,” commented Grantsburg Middle School counselor Wendy Wall. “It’s looked on as a shameful experience and it takes awhile before we (staff) hear about it.”

“There seems to be a disconnect between the haves and the have-nots,” noted Katherine Peterson, director of Burnett County Health and Human Services.

According to the University of Wisconsin Extension report,“Poverty and Food Insecurity In Wisconsin and Burnett County,” poverty in Wisconsin rose substantially in the 2000s. From 2009 to 2010, people living in poverty went from 12.4 percent to 13.2 percent.

As the economy downturned and unemployment rose, the number of households living in poverty has grown. In Burnett County, the poverty rate from 2005-2009 was at 17.1 percent, much higher than the state rate of 11.1 percent or the national average of 13.5 percent.

Long-term solutions During the afternoon, task force members facilitated small-group discussions on the nature and extent of poverty in the county, its causes and effects, and shortand long-term solutions for the problem.

“There are so many facets of poverty,” said task force member Marilyn Kooiker.

“One thing leads to another.”

Each small group came up with a long list of characteristics identifying the nature of poverty with comments such as these coming from around the room. “It’s

Poverty Task Force member Marilyn Kooiker led a small group session to discuss the problem of poverty in Burnett County. “There are so many facets of poverty,” said Kooiker. “One thing leads to another.” – Photos by Priscilla Bauer huge and more serious than people realize,” It encompasses every age group.”

“It’s a hidden problem.” “There’s poor social support.”

“We have to change our image of poverty,” commented Annie Lupo, of the Burnett County Resource Center.

The question of causes as to why Burnett County is so poor brought this long list of responses from the participants: unemployment, low wages, higher cost of living, lack of job-training opportunities, rural location, lack of funding, transportation needs, catastrophic health problems, lack of education and a lack of knowledge of available resources.

Generational poverty, along with drug and alcohol addiction and mental illness were also cited by the groups as underlying factors.

A discussion as to changes needed to eliminate poverty included suggested solutions to some of these causes.

“We need to find a way to give people more access to job training,” offered Pastor St. George of Faith Lutheran Church in Grantsburg.

Burnett County Extension Community Development Agent Mike Kornmann pointed out the two technical colleges in Rice Lake and Pine City, Minn., are within an hour of Burnett County.

“There is an issue of transportation,” noted Kornmann. “Is an hour too far to travel for training?”

Kornmann said more training might be accessed through technology in the future.

“We have to shift what’s in place to meet the needs,” added Pastor Carolyn Saunders of Central United Methodist Church of Grantsburg, “like having classes on how to write a resume.”

“We have to make it easier for people,” said Webster Superintendent Jim Erickson, who went on to tell members area schools have been working together to expand interactive learning opportunities.

“From an educational point of view, that’s a step.”

One participant suggested the need for a reality check about business development in the community saying, “We need

to beef up what we have.”

The groups agreed on a need for greater effort by local resources and churches to work together. Mentoring by older, retired people was also suggested as a resource to be tapped.

Groups also saw raising awareness about poverty with local residents and state leaders is important.

Peterson told the group recent and future budget cuts will have a significant effect on county health and human services programs.

“The resources we do have are being depleted,” said Peterson. “The big picture for health and human services departments is when you lose funding in one program it impacts other programs. You can’t look at programs in isolation.”

“It’s big. I think you have to start small or be overwhelmed,” added Peterson.

The effect of poverty When the group tackled the question of how poverty affects people, again, a long list of behaviors and conditions were identified to be significant including: poor nutrition, homelessness, child and domestic abuse, obesity, stress, mental health issues, drug and alcohol abuse, higher school drop-out rates, hopelessness, transience and a poor community reputation.

As to long-term solutions, task force members came up with many approaches.

Those mentioned were: the creation of a local job-training center, more community support and involvement with youth organizations, financial training and planning workshops, support for more funding of women’s health programs, building of more affordable housing, attracting more businesses to the area and better marketing of our county resources.

Several task force members voiced the need for communities to begin working together.

Where from here?

At the end of the session, the task force facilitator, Pastor Carl Heidel, asked the group the all-important question, “Where do we go from here?”

Close to 40 people met on April 18 for the first of several conferences planned to address the problem of poverty in Burnett County. The conference was organized by the newly formed Burnett County Task Force on Poverty.

Carl Heidel led a discussion identifying the causes and effects of poverty at an open meeting of the newly formed Poverty Task Force. The group plans to meet on a regular basis to develop an action plan for taking concrete steps to address poverty in Burnett County.

The group agreed the task force should continue to meet and to find ways to reach more people about the issue.

At the close of the conference, Heidel told the group the turnout was much higher than he had expected, thinking in listening to the small-group discussions he heard incredible input. “I’m grateful for all of you being here.”

“We had several representatives from agencies, both private and from county government, that deal with poverty, and that was encouraging,” Heidel later commented. “It suggests we will get assistance in our effort from people who are placed where they can create and influence change.”

Heidel said many people in attendance were community residents who feel poverty is a serious problem and want to help with efforts to do something about it.

“These are people with a big heart, people who genuinely care about others, and we will need that compassion.”

He also noted the support from the Grantsburg and Webster schools. “We had teachers and administrators from both.

Again, this is support we need since they have such direct access to children who need what we hope to accomplish.”

Of those attending the conference, 21 made a commitment to the work of the task force, tripling the number of the original the task force membership.

“We have a great many different kinds of expertise represented by these people, and giving us the kind of mix we will need to affect some change,” said Heidel.

The task force will be working on summary and analysis of the information from this initial meeting, and hopes to have it completed in early May. A subgroup will then meet to determine how best to use the information, and what steps to take next. That step should be completed by the end of the second week in May. Heidel said one thing the group feels is there is an immediate need to gather some hard data. “We need to put some numbers and some research data with the perceptions and anecdotal information people attending the first meeting gave so we can narrow our efforts to the issues data shows to be most pressing.”

After the meeting, Heidel said he felt encouraged by the response.

“In Burnett County, we are fortunate in two ways. First, our county board of supervisors has repeatedly expressed concern for the welfare of the county residents, the taxpayers,” said Heidel.

“They have taken formal actions to manage spending so as not to burden or harm the people who live here and struggle to acquire some of their basic needs. For the supervisors, it’s about people, not the bottom line.”

“Second, the attitude of those who gathered at our initial meeting reflected the stance of the supervisors. In effect they said people matter, and they intend to translate that attitude into actions.”

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Notices/Garage Sales/Real Estate Burnett County deaths

LAKESIDE/ ORANGE CEMETERY

Monthly Board Meeting Monday, May 14, at 7 p.m.

Milltown Fire Hall

Robert L. Peterson, 63, Town of Oakland, died April 4, 2012.

Donald G. Lopata, 64, Grantsburg, died April 12, 2012.

Barbara A. Edin, 66, Grantsburg, died April 14, 2012.

Volunteer Spring Cleanup To Follow Meeting

www.the-leader.net GRANDPA & GRANDKIDS

Sat., May 5, 1 p.m. - ???

For questions call Bob,

Virgil Hansen, Clerk

715-866-4944

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(Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff vs.

MATTHEW T. CARSTENBROCK, et al.

Defendant(s) NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case Number: 11 CV 2 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on March 31, 2011, in the amount of $199,175.68, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 22, 2012. at 10:00 a.m.

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

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot 12, of the Plat of Rolling Hills First Addition, a “County Plat” being a division of Lot 4 of Certified Survey Map No. 4588 recorded in Volume 20 of Certified Survey Maps on Page 140, as Document No. 685791, located in the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, Section 13, Township 33 North, Range 18 West, Garfield Township, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1881 98th Ave., Dresser, WI 54009.

TAX KEY NO.: 024-01300-1200.

Dated this 27th day of March, 2012 Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Scott D. Nabke State Bar #1037979 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. 286380

PUPIL NONDISCRIMINATION SELF-EVALUATION Wis. Stats. 118.13 & PI 9 Wisconsin Administrative Code (Opportunity for Residents to Review Final Report) The Luck School District provides assurances that no student is discriminated against because of the student’s sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability.

The District has completed a self-evaluation of its status of pupil nondiscrimination in the following areas: Methods, practices, curriculum and materials used in counseling.

Participation trends and patterns and school district support of athletic, extracurricular and recreational activities.

Trends and patterns in awarding scholarships and other forms of recognition and achievement provided or administered by the District.

Copies of the final report are available for review in the district office.

Rick Palmer 810 7th St. S., Luck, WI 54853 715-472-2151, ext. 106

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604 350th St., Lewis

Fri., May 4, 8 a.m. - 5 a.m.

Sat., May 5, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-6699777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1800-927-9275.

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Changing table; 3-in 1-crib-to-bed set; car seats; TOYS and more TOYS and clothes, sizes boys 18 mo. - 6X; girls 8 - 10 (Fisher Price, Leapster, Oshkosh, Old Navy, Gap); massage chair; fishing equipment (panfish to musky); 8-piece 18V tool set; tool chest and cart; drywall equipment and supplies; paint; 2005 Polaris 800 4-wheeler; 12x8 trailer and much more!

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FOR RENT

2-BR Apt. Downtown St. Croix Falls $ 475 per mo.

Available Now

Water, sewer & garbage included.

On-site laundry.

Background check.

First month’s rent and damage deposit.

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(Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON f/k/a THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF POPULAR ABS, INC. MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-C, Plaintiff, vs.

DANIEL G. ZABEL; and DARLENE K. ZABEL, his wife, Defendants.

Case No. 11-CV-517 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of said Circuit Court in the above-entitled action which was entered on February 24, 2012, in the amount of $104,313.28, I shall expose for sale and sell at public auction in the Foyer of the Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 W. Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, on the 29th day of May, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., the following described premises or so much thereof as may be sufficient as to raise the amount due to the plaintiff for principal, interest and costs, together with the disbursements of sale and solicitors’ fees, to-wit: Lot 14, Block 5, First Addition to the Village of Frederic, Polk County, Wisconsin.

TAX KEY NUMBER: 12600153-0000.

TERMS OF SALE: 10% down cash, money order or certified check. Balance due within ten days of confirmation of sale.

This property is being sold as is and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

Peter M. Johnson, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Velnetske Law Offices, LLC 10555 N. Port Washington Road Mequon, WI 53092 262-241-9339 The above property is located at 105 1st Avenue South, Frederic, Wisconsin.

Velnetske Law Office, LLC, is a law firm representing a creditor in the collection of a debt owed to such creditor, and any such information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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TOWN OF MILLTOWN

MULTIFAMILY GARAGE SALE Thursday, May 3, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Friday, May 4, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Name-brand clothing: girls & boys (infant-size 10), women’s & men’s clothing (S-XL) & accessories; DVSs; toys; games; soccer gear; Christmas decorations; kitchen accessories; Stampin’ Up!; picture frames; lamps; jewelry; baskets; linens; ladder; exercise equipment; yard & garden deco; and much misc.

Fehrenbachers 537 Tower Road, St. Croix Falls, WI

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FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH’S 16th-ANNUAL SPRING SALE Fri., May 4, 2012, 4 - 7 p.m.

Bag Sale & Reduced Prices

Faith Lutheran Church

421 South Russell Street, Grantsburg, WI 54840 Bargains for Everyone & Great Prices!!!

LARGE variety of household items; clothing (infant to adult); books and much, much more!

Siren, WI

Serving Polk & Burnett Counties

Bruce & Lisa Olson 715-349-8887

Food Stand

Joyce Greener 715-349-7352

PLEASANT HILL CEMETERY ASSOCIATION MEETING

The Pleasant Hill Cemetery Assn. will hold its annual meeting on Mon., May 14, at 7 p.m., at the home of Pete & Marilyn Peterson, 424 Milltown Ave. N., Milltown. Cemetery families are welcome.

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Steven A. Marlow, 59, Siren, OWI, $1,109.00, five-day jail sentence, license revoked 12 months, alcohol assessment.

Lashane S. Oiyotte, 27, Webster, disorderly conduct, $500.00.

Wendy L. Ortez, 49, Siren, operate without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Orval V. Simon, 45, Grantsburg, operate after revocation, deferred sentence revoked, one-year probation, no operation of vehicle without valid license, alcohol assessment, $88.00.

Lincoln M. Spafford, 19, Webster, operate without carrying license, $150.00.

Mary Jane R. Tucker, 20, Webster, operate without valid license, $267.50.

Ted A. Wistrom, 29, Centuria, disorderly conduct, 12-day jail sentence, $243.00.

Sat., May 5, 2012, 8 - 11 a.m.

RE/MAX ASSURANCE

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Ryan G. Ballard, 18, Danbury, fail / improper stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Michael P. Carlson, 40, New Richmond, speeding, $225.70.

Kathryn Daniels, 48, Webster, disorderly conduct, $330.50.

Christopher A. Hanson, 21, Finlayson, Minn., criminal trespass to dwelling, one-year probation, sentence withheld, obtain GED, obtain medical treatment for mental health condition, alcohol assessment, $243.00.

Gerald J. Hinks, 71, Mora, Minn., speeding, $137.50.

David L. Klick, 20, Superior, possess drug paraphernalia, $330.50.

Thomas G. Labatt, 17, Cushing, speeding, $200.50.

Johanna E. Lauer, 17, Grantsburg, speeding, $200.50.

Brennen R. Moose, 21, Webster, battery, $330.50.

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NEW HOME CEMETERY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING Tues., May 8, 2012 6:30 p.m.

Eureka Town Hall 2111 Hwy. 87 St. Croix Falls, WI

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NOTICE

Burnett County circuit court

Info. Call 715-483-9140

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

PAYROLL BENEFIT COORDINATOR

Full-time position available with Burnett County in N.W. Wisconsin. www.burnettcounty.com for further details or 715-349559025 2181. Application deadline May 4, 2012. EOE. 36-37L, 26a,b,c REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

The Town of Meenon will receive sealed quotations until 7 p.m., Thursday, May 10, 2012, on the following items: (1) Tractor (1) Side-Mount Flail Mower (1) Rear-Mount Flail Mower Quotations will be opened by the Town Board at 7 p.m., on Thursday, May 10, 2012. Please mark on the outside of your quote envelope which type of equipment you are quoting.

Complete specifications and quote forms can be obtained from Steve Washkuhn, 25603 Icehouse Bridge Rd., Webster, WI, Telephone number 715-866-4201 or 715-349-5345, ext.

1457.

The Meenon Town Board reserves the right to reject any or all of the quotations or to accept the quotation they deem most advantageous to the Town of Meenon and to waive any irregularities in the proposal process.

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(Friday, Faith Social Action will be providing supper beginning 4 p.m.)

(Saturday, fresh-baked cinnamon rolls for breakfast served by Faith’s Social Action beginning at 8 a.m.)

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The Monthly Board Meeting For The Town Of McKinley Will Be Held On Monday, May 7, 2012, At 7 p.m.

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Village of Frederic

NOTICE OF PUBLIC TEST ELECTRONIC VOTING EQUIPMENT

A public test of the Village of Frederic’s Sequoia Voting System will be held at the Village Hall on Thursday, May 3, 2012, at 10 a.m.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE

Full-time position available with Burnett County in N.W. Wisconsin. www.burnettcounty.com for further details or 715-349559027 2181. Application deadline May 4, 2012. EOE. 36-37L, 26a,b,c

TOWN OF LORAIN BOARD MEETING FOR BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING TO ADJOURN TO A LATER DATE

7:30 p.m., May 17, 2012 Lorain Town Hall located at 252 335th Ave., Frederic, WI

Agenda: Call to order; roll call; elect a chairperson; motion to adjourn the Board of Review until a later publish date; motion to adjourn.

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Golfers getting a lot of time on the links Eagles continue to stay ahead in the conference

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – Area golfers began a long week of competition starting last Wednesday, April 25, at the Somerset Invitational on Bristol Ridge Golf Course.

“All golfers know that a new course brings new challenges. Bristol Ridge plays tough and punishes if you do not put the ball into play. And that is exactly what we did. What we learned is to take each competition as a new challenge and play what the course gives us,” said Eagles coach Larry Stencil, whose Eagles team took second overall among 18 different teams with a score of 341. Somerset came in first with a 338. Siren came in 12th with a 389, and St. Croix Falls finished 15th with a 407.

The Eagles were led by Reed Sorensen and Evan Lunda, who tied for second place overall as individuals with a score of 81.

“The two did not strike the ball the way they would have wanted to, but they battled their way through it. More importantly, they kept their emotions in check,” said Stencil.

Alex Mikl led the Saints with a score of 94, and Jake Swenson and Luke Bollant led the Dragons with scores of 86.

On Thursday, April 26, the Eagles hosted their first conference meet of the season at the Luck Golf Course, and led the pack with a team total of 160, followed

by Grantsburg, 180, Siren, 194, St. Croix Falls, 208, Luck 209, and Frederic’s threemember team total of 108.

“The boys took the lessons learned the

Siren’s Justin Decorah chips the ball onto the green at the Luck Golf Course Thursday, April 26.

Area golfers line up at the Luck Golf Course to tee off on a windy but comfortable day for golf on Thursday, April 26. – Photos by Marty Seeger day before at Bristol Ridge and used better course management. Was extremely pleased with the effort,” said Stencil.

Sorensen was the medalist once again with a 1-over-par score of 36. Evan Lunda scored 40, Erik Nelson, 41, Jake Engebretson, 43, and Ben Bengtson, 45.

The Pirates were led by Jake Langevin with a 40, Drew Alderman, 44, Ben Davis, 45, Lars Thoreson, 51, and Chandler Witzany, 58. Siren’s Luke Bollant scored a 40, followed by Justin Decorah, 44, Jarod Emery, 52, Jade Merrill, 58, and Jake Swenson, 72. Mikl led the Saints with a 44, Kyle Chapman, 49, Brett Johnson, 57, Brendon Gearhart, 58, and Cody Peters, 72. Luck’s Brendan Fenning scored a 46, Jordan Bazey, 52, Sam Nelson, 55, Tanner

Alex Mikl of St. Croix Falls lines up a putt at the Frederic Golf Course at an earlier meet.

Nielsen, 56, and Casey Eckholm, 68. Frederic’s Chris Hopp shot a 42, Charlie Lindberg, 66, and David Lindberg, 75.

On Monday, April 30, conference teams competed at the Frederic Golf Course for the second time this season, with Sorensen and Lunda both earning medalist honors with a score of 37, which is 1 over par.

“Both play the course quite often and know where to put the ball, both on the fairway and on the green. They were solid off the tee and played well around the green,” Stencil said.

Teams played the back nine, with Unity scoring another first-place finish with a score of 163, St. Croix Falls, 155, Grantsburg, 185, Siren, 199, and Luck, 208.

Mikl led St. Croix Falls with a 48, Davis led the Pirates with a 41, Bollant scored a 42 for Siren, Bazey shot a 48 for Luck and Frederic’s Hopp scored a 45.

The Unity golf team had another solid performance at the Frederic Golf Course on Monday, April 30. It was the second meet held this season in Frederic.

Extra Points

••• LEADER LAND – The Grantsburg at Unity baseball game is being broadcast on 104.9 FM on Thursday, May 3, beginning at 5 p.m. The Amery at Osceola baseball game on Friday, May 4, can be heard on 1260 AM beginning at 5 p.m. The Bloomer at Cumberland baseball game on Saturday, May 5, can be heard on 1260 AM beginning at 11 a.m. – Marty Seeger with press release ••• LEADER LAND – Minnesota Twins baseball is being broadcast on 104.9 FM on the following dates and times.

The Twins at Seattle game on Friday, May 4, begins at 9 p.m., and the Twins at Seattle game the following day begins at 8 p.m. The Sunday, May 6, Twins at Seattle game begins at 3 p.m.

On Monday through Wednesday, May 7-9, the LA Angels at Twins games can be heard at 7 p.m. each night.

••• LEADER LAND – Milwaukee Brewers baseball is being broadcast on 1260 AM on the following dates and times. The Brewers at San Francisco game on Friday, May 4, begins at 9:15 p.m. The Brewers at San Francisco game on Saturday, May 5, begins at 3 p.m., and the Brewers at San Francisco game on Sunday, May 6, begins at 4 p.m. The Cincinatti at Brewers games on Monday and Tuesday, May 7-8, begin at 7 p.m. both nights. The Cincinatti at Brewers game on Wednesday, May 9, begins at noon.

••• LEADER LAND – Leader Sports strives to follow the college careers of area athletes. If you know of an athlete playing collegiate sports in 2012 who hasn’t been mentioned, send us an email or call and we’ll take it from there.

– Marty Seeger

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Luck/Frederic boys keep Siren/Webster in check Luck/Frederic 8, Siren/Webster 6

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer WEBSTER – The Luck/Frederic boys used a few early runs and a bases-clearing triple in the fourth inning to fend off a late-inning recovery by the hosting Siren/Webster team on Monday, April 30, at Webster.

In spite of the S/W boys trailing the whole way, they gave the visitors a scare with three runs in the bottom of the seventh, that came up just a few hits short in the 8-6 loss.

Luck senior Ben Kufalk earned the win, and had a strong outing, in spite of occasional control problems that led to 10 bases on balls. He surrendered just two hits and fanned seven, but gave up three earned runs, handing off finishing duties to sophomore Karsten Petersen, who gave up one hit but earned the save by shutting down the hosting S/W squad.

Siren/Webster starter Evan Oachs gave up eight hits and walked seven, but kept the L/F bats in check, for the most part.

His team trailed 4-0 in the bottom of the third inning, when they took advantage of a few L/F miscues, wild pitches and passed balls to score two runs and stay within striking distance.

But Kufalk and crew responded in stride the next at bat in the tip of the fourth, as the starting pitcher added three runs to his own cause with a deep triple that scored two and an overthrow that also allowed him to score, leading to what would prove to be the winning run.

Siren/Webster catcher Shay Johnson almost put his team in the L/F wheelhouse in the bottom of the fourth inning as he drove a two-out, bases-loaded fly ball to deep center field for a juggled long out by Karsten Petersen to end the S/W scoring threat again until their last at bat.

The 8-6 win by L/F moved their record to 3-6 overall, and 2-3 in West Lakeland Conference play, while the conference loss dropped the S/W squad to 1-3 and 2-8 overall.

Luck/Frederic senior hurler Ben Kufalk survived a late-inning rally by an underrated and exceedingly more dangerous Siren/Webster squad on the road in Webster on Monday.

RIGHT: A stolen base attempt goes the way of the Siren/Webster squad on Monday, April 30. – Photos by Greg Marsten

Somerset outlasts Saints in extras Ethan Anderson drives in three runs on two doubles Somerset 4, St. Croix Falls 3 (eight innings)

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – The Saints and Spartans battled through a tough game of pitching on Friday, April 27, but Somerset

pulled through with the win in eight innings despite a late rally by the Saints.

Somerset got on the board first in the top of the second inning when an error and a single put two runners on base to start the inning. With two outs, the Spartans hit a two-RBI double, but the Saints answered back in the bottom half of the inning when Ethan Anderson drove in his first of three runs of the game on a great night of hitting. The hit landed near the wall in left center field but the offense couldn’t do much from that point on, going hitless the next two innings. It wasn’t until the bottom of the fifth, that Ben

Saints freshman second baseman Jacob Jacobson makes a diving play to tag out a Somerset base runner after a steal attempt. The out ended the inning and attempt at a rally by the Spartans.

Saints senior Ethan Anderson hustles to first in a groundout against Somerset on Friday, April 27. It was a rare out as Anderson hit two doubles in the game and drove in all of the Saints three runs. – Photos by Marty Seeger Clausen hit a double and got into scoring they singled to start the top of the eighth, position on a passed ball on a throw to and hit a sacrifice bunt to move the base runner into scoring position. A walk and first, but he would be left stranded.

Somerset held onto their 3-1 lead until an RBI single helped give the Spartans the the bottom of the sixth inning, when Nick lead, and eventual win, as the Saints went DeConcini led the inning off with a walk down swinging in a 1-2-3 eighth.

The Saints tallied just five hits in the and Michael Chernyaev singled. With one out, Anderson smashed another ball to the game and Andrew Erickson pitched seven wall in left center field, scoring two runs strong, allowing five hits, three earned runs with four walks and four strikeouts. and tying the game.

The Saints went quietly in the next two Trevor Cross finished the final frame alat bats, and went down 1-2-3 in the bot- lowing one run on two hits, with two tom of the seventh to force extra innings. walks.

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Unity boys take first at home-track invite

Unity girls place third

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE– The Unity boys track team outscored second-place Spooner by more than 35 points to take first place at their home invite on Monday, April 30.

The Frederic/Luck boys took third among eight competing schools followed by St. Croix Falls, Siren, Clear Lake, Turtle Lake/Clayton, Prairie Farm and Shell Lake. Complete results can be found at www.pttiming.com, but some of the highlights include a third-place finish for Shane Swanson of St. Croix Falls in the 100-meter dash with a time of 11.46 seconds.

John D’Jock of Siren took fourth in the 200-meter dash with a time of 23.92. Frederic’s Waylon Buck was first in the 400meter dash with a time of 53.81, followed

by Aaron Cousins of Unity with a time of 54.93 in fourth place. Buck took first in the 800-meter run with a time of 2 minutes, 12.62 seconds.

Alex Frey of St. Croix Falls was first in the 1,600-meter run with a time of 4:53.02.

Henry Klein of St. Croix Falls placed first in the 3,200-meter run with a time of 11:06.25. In the 110-meter hurdles, Xavier Foeller was first with a time of 15.46 seconds, and teammate Steven Krueger took second with a time of 17.09. Foeller also took first in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 43.12. Krueger was also first place in the high jump with a mark of 6 feet.

The Frederic/Luck 4x100-meter relay team placed first with a time of 46.87 seconds. The team includes Jacob LaDuke, Ian Lexen, Buck and Adam Chenal.

St. Croix Falls took first overall in the

The Unity 4x800-meter relay team took first overall at their home invite on Monday, April 30. – Photos by Marty Seeger

Siren freshman Emily Howe competed in the 800-meter run, and the 1,600-meter run, where she took fifth overall with a time of 6:28.24.

4x400-meter relay with Ryan Nussbaum, Alex Frey, Mark Wampfler and Cody Zelinski racing to a time of 3:45.96. Unity’s 4x800-meter relay team took first overall with a time of 9:01.96. The team includes Jordan Hughes, Cousins, Colton Sorensen and Zach Johnson. Sorensen also landed a first-place finish in the pole vault with a leap of 12-06. He bested Alex Jorgenson of St. Croix Falls, who hit a mark of 11 feet.

Adam Chenal took second in the long jump with a distance of 19-07. Zach Johnson of Unity was third overall in the triple jump with a distance of 36-02. In the shot put, Oliver Raboin took second overall with a throw of 44-06.25. Murdock Smith of Siren took third with a distance of 4108.50. In the discus, Siren junior Matt Larson was first overall with a toss of 132-05.

Will Haines of Siren took second and Smith took third in the discus. Haines threw a 126 and Smith landed a mark of 124-01.

Girls highlights The Spooner girls track team place first at the Unity Invitational on Monday, April 30, followed by Shell Lake in second, Unity, St. Croix Falls, Clear Lake, Frederic/Luck, Turtle Lake/Clayton, Siren and Prairie Farm.

Highlights include Amber Moore of Siren taking second in the 100-meter dash with a time of 12.90 seconds. She also took fifth in the 200-meter dash. Frederic’s

Unity junior Colton Sorensen took seventh overall in the long jump, but competed in several events for the Eagles, and helped the Eagles earn 10 team points with first place in the pole vault.

Murdock Smith of Siren sets back and gets ready to throw in the shot put at Unity. Smith took third place overall.

Leah Engebretson finished fourth in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:34.09, and fourth in the 1,600-meter run with a time of 5:38.99. Unity’s Megan Volgren was fifth in the 3,200-meter run, and in the 300meter hurdles, Unity’s Kayla Bramsen was second with a time of 17.65.

St. Croix Falls took third in the 4x100meter relay with Ally Mahler, Paige Appel, Samantha Jorgenson and Kierstyn Campbell getting a time of 58.43. The Saints also took third in the 4x200-meter relay and the 4x400-meter relay with times of 1:58.60 and 4:33.84 respectively.

Unity took first place in the 4x800-meter relay with Emily Bethke, Kasey Heimsted, Anna Luepke and Megan Volgren posting a time of 11:50.94.

In the high jump, Unity’s Ashley Johnson hit a mark of 4 feet, 6 inches for third place. She took second in the long jump with a distance of 16-04.

Sydney Geisness took first overall for the Saints in the triple jump with a distance of 32-06. Emily Gross took first once again in the shot put with a distance of 3506. She has been continuing with an outstanding season and last Tuesday, April 24, she was voted outstanding field athlete, and received a plaque for her performance. Teammate Kourtney Collins has also had success in field events, and took second on Monday in the discus with a throw of 94-05.

Siren freshman Nathan Martin stretches out in the long jump at Unity on Monday, April 30.

Frederic/Luck freshman Mark Olson attempts the pole vault.

The St. Croix Falls relay teams had several strong performances at Unity, including a firstplace finish in the 4x400-meter relay.

Emily Wells of Frederic/Luck gives the disc a toss. Wells took ninth overall in the event.

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L/F girls survive a W/S scare

Pirates softball continues to pound ball Luck/Frederic 8, Siren/Webster 6

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer WEBSTER – The Luck/Frederic girls were able to contain the hosting Webster/Siren girls softball squad on the road Monday, April 30, at Webster, winning 72 and surviving a surprisingly close contest in the West lakeland Conference.

Luck/Frederic starter Corissa Schmidt kept the Webster/Siren girls at bay for much of the night, but they did manage a few key hits and used strong base running to stay within striking distance until the very end.

The L/F bats took well to W/S starter Evon Maxwell, who pitched well but was beat up with four runs in the first inning, in part due to a pair of fielding errors that the L/F girls turned into trips across the plate.

The W/S crew returned the favor, and took advantage of L/F fielding issues and a walk to score a run in the first inning, but were kept at bay until the fourth inning, when Sam Perius tripled and later scored on an Abigail Mitchell fielder’s choice, making it 4-2 L/F. But Schmidt held the W/S bats at bay for the rest of the contest. Schmidt and her teammates added three more runs in the top of the fifth on a combination of walks, throwing errors and sacrifice flies, making it 7-2, which would stand as the final and give the visiting L/F girls a much-needed West Lakeland Conference win, bringing their record to 4-2 overall, and 2-1 in con-

Webster/Siren pitcher Evon Maxwell rocks and shoots against the Luck/Frederic squad. – Photo by Greg Marsten ference play.

Webster/Siren falls to 0-5 overall, as they remain winless in West Lakeland contests. But the W/S crew has become more competitive in recent play, and are able to capitalize on opponent mistakes, even if they are unable to produce their own opportunities. If they can produce strikes on the mound, they can stay in almost any contest.

Grantsburg 19, St. Croix Falls 2 GRANTSBURG – The Pirates softball team continued with another unstoppable

Jenn Schweiger charges a ball in right field during an earlier game this season. – File Photo

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performance against St. Croix Falls Tuesday, May 1, crushing 19 hits for 19 runs and coming out firing in the first inning with seven runs, including a home run from Nicole McKenzie, who went 1 for 2 in the game with two RBIs. Sam Schwieger and Macy Hanson also doubled in the inning and Stacey McKenzie and Wendy Roberts both singled. Hanson had the hot bat for the Pirates Tuesday as she went 4 for 4 with two RBIs, which included two doubles and a pair of singles. She also scored all four times she got on base. Other Pirate hitters included Gabby Witzany, Roberts and McKenzie, who each had two hits in the game.

Roberts and McKenzie each drove in a pair of runs and Witzany batted in one run. Kassie Lien also had a solid night at the plate going 3 for 3 and driving in one run. Kylie Pewe went 1 for 2 in the leadoff spot while driving in two runs. Schwieger, Hope Tucker and Jenn Schwieger also recorded hits in the Pirates win.

Sam Schwieger was the starting pitcher, going four innings and allowing just one run on two hits with no walks and five strikeouts. Grace Corbin worked the fifth inning and allowed one run on no hits, with one walk.

The Saints two hits came by a 2-for-2 performance from senior Alexis Erickson, who hit a solo home run in the top of the second inning and singled in the fifth inning. – Marty Seeger

Luck/Frederic centerfielder Maia Lehmann tosses a ball back into the infield after a Webster/Siren hit on Monday at Webster. – Photo

by Greg Marsten of the game,” said Saints coach Clayton Hanson.

St. Croix Falls was held to just two hits in the game while the Lakers had 15 hits, with five extra base hits. Natalie Sempf and Jordan Johnson had the Saints only two hits in the game, and Sempf faced an aggressive Shell Lake team on the basepads.

“They really challenged Natalie behind the plate, but she stepped up and made them really cautious on the bases,” Hanson said, adding that Johnson has been steadily improving at the plate.

The Saints loss at Shell Lake was their seventh straight. – Marty Seeger

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Shell Lake 15, St. Croix Falls 1 ST. CROIX FALLS – The St. Croix Falls softball team dropped a nonconference battle against Shell Lake on Friday, April 27, giving up 12 runs in the first inning.

“We came out flat, but responded by only allowing three more runs for the rest

The Pirates softball team is off to an 11-0 start midway through the season. – File photo by Marty Seeger

Saints pitcher Jerrica Jones throws another pitch against Shell Lake on Friday, April 27, as teammate Jessica Theroux stands ready in the background. – Photo by Larry Samson

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Saints girls take first at Webster invite

Tiger boys take first, girls second

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer WEBSTER– Webster hosted a track meet on Thursday, April 26, along with four other schools. The St. Croix Falls girls track team finished first overall, followed by Webster, Shell Lake, Turtle Lake/Clayton and Grantsburg.

In the 100-meter dash, Melissa Gustavson took first with a time of 12.89 seconds, followed by teammate Ashley Irvine with a time of 13.34 seconds. The 200-meter dash also featured Gustavson in first place with a time of 26.58, and Matti Gerlach of St. Croix Falls was third with a time of 27.78.

The 400-meter dash saw Sydney Geisness in second with a time of 1:09.03, and Briana Wenell and Taylor Orton, also of St. Croix Falls, coming in second and third with times of 1:09.03 and 1:09.87. Erica Bergmann of St. Croix Falls was second in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:37.31, and Kathryn Segner of Grantsburg took third with a time of 2:46.68.

In the 1,600-meter run, Kally Schiller of Webster finished second with a time of 5:44.31, and Diana Pope took third with a time of 6:50.03. The 3,200-meter run had Schiller in second place with a time of 12:32.56.

Sarah Petznick of St. Croix Falls took first in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 17:93 seconds, followed by Kierstyn Campbell of St. Croix Falls, who placed third with a time of 18.68. In the 300-meter hurdles, Webster’s Kelsey Sheffler took second with a time of 51.82, and Petznick was third with a time of 53.70.

The Webster girls won the 4x400-meter relay with a time of 53.75. Gustavson, Angel Christenson, Irvine and Christina Weis make up the team. The Saints placed second in the 4x100-meter relay with Hayley Cermin, Samantha Jorgenson, Gerlach and Ally Mahler getting a time of 54.78.

The 4x200-meter relay featured St. Croix

Saints junior Samantha Jorgenson took first place in the pole vault at the Unity track meet.

– Photo by Marty Seeger Falls in first place, with Cermin, Mahler, Jorgenson and Petznick finishing with a time of 1:59.07. The Saints 4x200-meter relay team took second with a time of 4:43.45, with help from Bergmann, Autumn Erickson, Jesse Rademacher and Wenell. The Saints also took first in the 4x800-meter relay. Bergmann, Erickson, Rademacher and Allie Holmdahl had a time of 11:23.71. Webster girls came in second in the 4x800 with a time of 11:47.57.

Gabby Schiller, Emilie Pope, Marissa Elliott and Weis make up the 4x800 team.

Saints sophomore Kierstyn Campbell was the first-place finisher in the high jump with a mark of 4 feet, 10 inches.

Teammate Erickson was third with a jump of 4 feet, 4 inches.

In the girls pole vault, Jorgenson was first with a jump of 7 feet. Webster’s Mackenzie Koelz was second and Appel Paige of St. Croix Falls took third. In the girls long jump, Geisness was first with a leap of 14-01, and Irvine of Webster was second, followed by Cermin of St. Croix Falls in third. Irvine had a distance of 1400, and Cermin finished with a mark of 13-08. The Webster girls took first through

third place in the shot put, with Chelsea Larson coming first with a throw of 3208.25. Tanya Johnson and Aleah Heinz took second and third respectively. Geisness was first in the discus, with a throw of 89-06. Webster’s Larson took third in the discus.

Boys results The Webster boys were the winners of their home track meet on Thursday, April 26, followed by St. Croix Falls, Grantsburg, Turtle/Lake Clayton and Shell Lake.

In the 100-meter dash, Connor Myers of Grantsburg took third with a time of 12.19 seconds. He also took second in the 200meter dash with a time of 24.25 followed

by Cliff Benjamin of Webster with a time of 24.87. In the 400-meter dash, Taylor Heinz took first overall with a time of 57.14, and Jacob Ohnstad of Grantsburg was the first-place finisher in the 800meter run with a time of 2:13.76. Teammate Erland Olson took third in the 800-meter run with a 2:19.01.

In the 1,600-meter run, Joey Erickson dominated with a time of 4:37.40. Brendan Kutz of Grantsburg took second with a

time of 4:51.94, and Ohnstad was third with a 4:53.76.

The 3,200-meter run featured Webster’s Erickson again, with a time of 10:11.14, followed by Henry Klein of St. Croix Falls with a 10:33.91, and Olson of Grantsburg with a 11:06.66.

Cullan Hopkins was first in the 110meter hurdles with a time of 47.31 seconds and Josh Baer placed second with a time of 47.65. Hopkins and Baer also took first and second respectively for the 300-meter hurdles.

St. Croix Falls took first and second in the 4x100-meter relay, with times of 49.50 seconds, which includes Klein, Alex Frey, Mark Wampfler and Ryan Nussbaum. The second-place team includes Alex Jorgenson, Hassan Talbi, Brian Gilbert and Bryan Nelson, who record a time of 50.53.

Grantsburg was third in the event with Tony Britton, Adam Parker, Richard Berry and Joe Gaffney recording a time of 51.30.

The Saints placed first in the 4x200meter relay with Jorgenson, Alex Bertram, Zach Horn and Cody Zelinski finishing with a 1:45.87. Webster’s Austin Bork, Benjamin, Devon Roudou and Nathan Gatton took second with a time of 1:47.03.

St. Croix Falls also dominated the 4x400meter relay and 4x800-meter relay with times of 3:50.71 and 9:00.88. The 4x400relay team includes Mitchel Berg, Frey, Wampfler and Horn. The 4x800 relay team includes Klein, Robbie Foss, Cody Leach and Eisen.

Webster’s Taylor Heinz and Aaron Clay placed first and second in the high jump respectively. The first-place mark was 505.00. In the pole vault, Jorgenson placed first with a mark of 11 feet. Brian Gilber of St. Croix Falls took second in the long jump, with an 18-00. Grantsburg’s Myers came in third. In the triple jump, Gilbert took first again with a leap of 36-05. Adam Parker of Grantsburg took first in the shot put with a throw of 42-03.50. Zarek Kubesh of St. Croix Falls was second, and Rob Cook of Webster took third. In the discus, Parker was second, followed by Webster’s Michael Johnson in third place.

Unity girls track takes first in Cornell Siren boys place second

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer CORNELL – The Unity girls track team took first place overall at a track meet held in Cornell on Thursday, April 26, followed

by Flambeau in second place, then Bruce, Cornell/Lake Holcombe, Prairie Farm, New Auburn, Winter and Siren.

Siren’s Amber Moore took first in both the 100-meter dash and 200-meter dash with times of 13.20 seconds and 27.82 seconds respectively. Unity’s Ashley Johnson took fourth in the 400-meter dash with a time of 1:12.53. Megan Volgren of Unity earned fifth place in the 1,600-meter run with a time of 7:02.09, and took third in the 3,200-meter run with a 15:15.85. Kayla Bramson was third in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 18 seconds. She also took third in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 57.94 seconds. Anna Luepke of Unity took third in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 1:00.08.

Unity’s 4x400-meter relay team was third overall with a time of 2:10.06. The Eagles were second in the 1,600-meter relay with a time of 4:43.63, and took second in the 3,200-meter relay with a time of 12:16.18.

In the long jump, Ashley Johnson was first overall with a jump of 14 feet, 6 inches. Jenna Christensen placed first in the triple jump with a 29-10, and teammate Danielle Mares was second with a 28-02. Unity’s Kourtney Collins was first in the discus with a distance of 91-05, and Emily Gross of Unity was second with an 87-10. Siren’s Liz Brown took fifth with an 82-11.

Gross took first in the shot put with a mark of 34-05.25. Collins was second in

Kourtney Collins of Unity had a solid day in the discus, taking second place with a throw of 94 feet 5 inches. – Photos by Marty Seeger the shot put with a 30-09. Unity’s Ashley Johnson was first overall in the high jump with a mark of 4-06, and Unity’s Christensen took first in the pole vault with a 706.

Boys results The Siren boys track team took second overall in Cornell on Thursday, April 26, with Cornell/Lake Holcombe taking first.

Siren was followed by Flambeau in second place, Bruce, Unity, New Auburn, Prairie Farm and Winter.

In the 100-meter hurdles, John D’Jock of Siren was second overall with a time of 11.72 seconds. In the 200-meter dash, he took third with a time of 24.38. Jordan Hughes of Unity took third in the 400meter dash with a time of 57.63. Unity’s Zach Johnson was third in the 800-meter

run with a time of 2:18.72.

Matt Wampfler of Siren took second place in the 1,600-meter run with a time of 5:14.44. Chase Overby of Unity took fourth in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 51.23 seconds. Siren’s 4x400-meter relay team took second with a time of 49.75, and Unity took third in that event with a 51.68. Siren’s 4x800-meter relay team placed first with a time of 1:47.52, and Unity came second with a time of 1:47.56. Siren also took second in the 1,600-meter relay with a time of 4:04.34.

Unity’s Zach Johnson was second in the long jump with a distance of 16-08.75. Will Barr III of Siren took third in the triple jump with a mark of 33-05.75. Unity’s Zach Johnson was fourth in the triple jump.

Siren’s Will Haines dominated the dis-

Unity's Emily Gross took first once again in the shot put with a distance of 35 feet 6 inches. She has had a great season so far, and last Tuesday, April 24, she was voted Outstanding Field Athlete, and received a plaque for her performances. cus with a throw of 142-08, followed by teammate Matt Larson in second with a 122-06, and Murdock Smith with 128-07.

Haines was second in the discus with a 4202.25, and Smith took third with a throw of 40-06.25.

Colton Sorensen was first overall in the pole vault with a jump of 12-00.

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Fall at Spring Valley the following day Unity 9, Luck/Frederic 6

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – The Eagles baseball team hosted Luck/Frederic on Thursday, April 26, which could have gone either way, but in the end Unity picked up their second conference win of the season.

Luck/Frederic capitalized on a key error in the top of the first inning that led to three runs. After the Eagles recorded a quick two outs, Ben Kufalk, Brodie Kunze and Ray Kurkowski drew walks to load the bases. Trent Strapon followed through with a hard line drive to the Eagles shortstop Aaron Koshatka who couldn’t hold on. Both Kufalk and Kunze scored on the hit and Kyle Hunter hit an RBI single to give Luck/Frederic an early 3-0 lead.

Unity also capitalized on an error in the third inning, as well as three passed balls that led to five runs for the Eagles. Justin Mooney also singled in the inning with a

hard liner that took a bad hop to third base, and Zac Baxter hit an RBI single.

With two outs and the bases loaded, Jacob Ruck came through with a two-RBI double before the inning finally ended.

In the fourth inning, the Eagles tacked on another two runs to take a 7-3 lead when Brady Turner led the inning off with a single. Kyle Sorensen hit an RBI single and Mitch Egge and Nate Despiegelaere singled as well, but Luck/Frederic got back to within a run in the top of the fifth.

Kufalk led the inning off with a walk and Kunze hit an infield single.

Kurkowski then loaded the bases on a fielding error, and Strapon smashed a two-run double into the gap in left center field. The third run of the inning came off the bat of Hunter, who hit a hard ball to short to score Strapon and bring the score to a Unity 7-6 lead. But the Eagles tacked on some insurance runs as Koshatka smashed a two-out double off the wall in left center, and Mooney hit an RBI double in the bottom of the fifth inning. They scored another run in the sixth after Sorensen was hit by a pitch but brought home on an RBI single by Egge.

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Luck/Frederic second baseman Tony Aguado tries to keep the ball from slipping by as Unity's Kyle Sorensen slides in safely on a steal. enth, as Despiegelaere pitched the final two innings with three strikeouts, one walk and allowed just one hit. Ruck started the game for the Eagles and struck out four, with five walks, allowing six hits and five unearned runs.

Mooney led the Eagles offensively going 3 for 4, while Egge and Ruck each had two hits. Baxter, Koshatka, Sorensen and Turner each had hits.

Jesse Rennicke had two hits for Luck/Frederic, as did Strapon. Kunze, Hunter and Jake Schrock each had hits, and Kufalk got on base three times with a walk, and scored twice.

Eagle base runner Mitch Egge managed to escape the tag of Luck/Frederic catcher Trent Strapon during a two-run fourth inning. – Photos by Marty Seeger

Spring Valley 15, Unity 10 SPRING VALLEY – The Spring Valley Cardinals tagged the Unity baseball team with 13 hits in a nonconference game at

Spring Valley on Friday, April 27. Four of the 13 hits were for extra bases as the Cardinals outscored the Eagles 15-10.

Spring Valley led the Eagles 1-0 through two innings before scoring four in the third and another seven in the fourth inning to take a 12-2 lead. The Eagles two runs in the third came with the help of an error and a single from Kyle Sorensen.

Unity scored another three runs in the fourth inning off four walks and one hit, a double by Zac Baxter. Ethan St. Amand and Nate Despiegelaere singled in the fifth inning to give the Eagles another two runs, and Despiegelaere singled again in the sixth as the Eagles scored one run, and scored again in the seventh, but it wasn’t enough. The Eagles had just six hits and went through three pitchers including Riley Carnes, Baxter and Sorensen.

Pirate boys handle TL/C “Nolan threw strikes, worked fast and everyone made plays behind him.”

The Pirates combined with Hansen to limit the Osceola boys to just three hits, and only one base on balls. Hansen also fanned five Chieftains in the win, going the distance for a complete game win.

Offensively, the nonconference contest was also a chance for the Pirates to try out the new, so-called “restricted flight” bats, meant to keep ball velocity lower for fewer injuries.

“We had several well-hit balls that just didn’t fly the way they used to,” Johnson said. “I don’t mind it, it’s very similar to the wood bat days.”

Grantsburg scored three runs in the second inning, and they took advantage of a few Osceola miscues to cross the plate.

The Pirate batters only managed to get five hits, but Hansen helped his own cause with a pair of hits in the win.

The Pirates improved their nonconference and overall record to 10-1 with the win, and stay firmly atop the West Lakeland Conference with an undefeated record.

Grantsburg 5, Turtle Lake/Clayton 1

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer TURTLE LAKE – The Grantsburg Pirate boys were able to keep the Turtle Lake/Clayton bats at bay on the road in Turtle Lake last Thursday, April 26, winning the nonconference contest by a 5-1 final.

“We did all right with our gloves,” stated Pirate head coach Pete Johnson.

“Our bats were another story. We left a lot of guys on base.”

Pirate senior shortstop Joe Engelhart used two hits, including a double, to score twice in the contest, and starting pitcher Lucas Willis limited the Bears to just four hits and no earned runs. He also struck out six and only allowed one walk in the win.

Grantsburg right fielder Nolan Hansen uncorked a line drive, two-RBI home run in the top of the seventh inning that sealed the victory. The liner was so low, it left even the batter baffled.

“Nolan’s home run was line shot,” Johnson said. “It even fooled him into thinking it was a ground-rule double!”

The Pirate defense held the Bear bats at bay to close off the win, 5-1, with Willis going the distance on the mound.

Grantsburg 6, Osceola 1 OSCEOLA – The Pirate boys continued their winning ways with a 6-1 victory over the hosting Osceola Chieftains on Friday, April 27, at Oakey Park, taking advantage of a solid outing from pitcher Nolan Hansen to keep the Osceola boys in check.

“This was a very crisp performance,” stated Pirate head coach Pete Johnson.

Pirate shortstop Joe Engelhart charges a ground ball in a game played earlier this season. – File photo by Marty Seeger

Grantsburg 7, St. Croix Falls 0 ST. CROIX FALLS – Lucas Willis pitched through six shutout innings for the Pirates baseball team on Tuesday, May 1, with seven strikeouts, one walk and four hits in a conference win over the Saints. Seth Coy finished the final frame allowing no hits, two walks with one strikeout. Pirates coach Pete Johnson was pleased with the Pirates effort, and the team will need to continue when they travel to Unity on Thursday, May 3, in another key conference matchup.

“We had pretty solid gloves tonight. I’m

pleased whenever we play a clean game,” said Johnson.

The Pirates totaled seven hits Tuesday, scoring one run on an RBI single by Nolan Hanson in the top of the first inning. Coy hit a two-out RBI double in the bottom of the second inning and the Pirates took a 20 lead. They added another three runs in the third with a two-RBI single by Kyle Roberts, and another run on an error by the Saints. The Pirates final two runs came in the fifth when Willis singled and Roberts walked. Brandon Ryan was credited for the RBI single and Jacob Wald drew a basesloaded walk to score the seventh run of the game.

“We came up with seven hits, which isn’t a ton, but we were able to make the most of them,” said Johnson. – Marty Seeger

Cameron 11, Unity 6 BALSAM LAKE – The Eagles baseball team was handed their second-straight loss during a home game against Cameron on Tuesday, May 1. The Eagles trailed 8-2 but scored four runs in the bottom of the sixth to try and rally. Zac Baxter and Kyle Sorensen drew walks to open up the frame and Mitch Egge singled.

Nate Despiegelaere also walked and Jacob Ruck moved more runners on a sacrifice fly to center. Alec Larson also singled but the Eagles four total hits in the game wasn’t enough to overcome the Comets.

Brady Turner had the Eagles other hit in the game.

Baxter was the starting pitcher allowing eight runs of six hits with five strikeouts, and one walk. Despiegelaere pitched four innings with six strikeouts, three walks on four hits, and two earned runs. – Marty Seeger

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Softball/continued Luck/Frederic 6, Turtle Lake/Clayton 2 TURTLE LAKE – Maria Miller and Lauren Domagala combined for the Luck/Frederic softball team’s four hits on Thursday, April 26. Each had two hits and drove in two runs apiece, with two coming in the top of the first inning.

Avery Steen drew two-out walks and Miller followed with a single. Domagala then drove in the two runs to give Luck/Frederic a 2-0 lead, that stood until

A Saints batter makes contact with the ball during a game earlier in the season. – File photo by Greg Marsten

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the bottom of the third when Turtle Lake/Clayton tied it with three hits.

Luck/Frederic pitcher Corissa Schmidt kept Turtle Lake/Clayton in check the rest of the way, however, throwing four shutout innings, allowing just one hit with four strikeouts. In total, Schmidt had five strikeouts with five walks, and allowed two earned runs on six hits. – Marty Seeger

Grantsburg 12, Clear Lake 0 TURTLE LAKE – The Pirates softball team pounded out 10 hits for 12 runs in another easy win over Clear Lake on Friday, April 27 at Clear Lake. Junior Grace Corbin took to the mound for Grantsburg, tossing the three-hit shutout while allowing just four walks, with 10 strikeouts.

The Pirate bats continued their reign of power over area teams with Kylie Pewe hitting 3 for 5 and Sam Schwieger going 3 for 4. Pewe bats in the leadoff spot and drove in a pair of runs while Schwieger drove in one run as the No. 2 spot. Other hitters included Katie Miller, who drove in two runs, and Jenn Schwiger, Stacey MacKenzie and Brook Roufs. Miller also drove in a pair of runs, and Jenn Schwieger, Roberts and McKenzie each drove in runs.

With the win, the Pirates moved to 10-0 overall, and 3-0 in the conference. – Marty Seeger Cameron 8, Unity 4 BALSAM LAKE – The Eagles softball team went hitless through first three innings against Cameron on Thursday, April 26. The Eagles were trailing 5-0 when they picked up their first run of the

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game with the help of two singles from Brittany Thomfohrda, and Cass Hanson.

The Comets stretched their lead 6-1 in the sixth but Unity picked up two runs with help from Thomfohrda and Hanson at the top of the order. Both girls singled and Carly Ince also singled. But Cameron picked up another two runs in the top of

P O R T S the seventh, and despite a double by Shauna Jorgenson in the bottom half of the inning, the Eagles couldn’t rally. – Marty Seeger

Unity gymnastics award winners

Unity athletes competing with the St. Croix Falls/Unity gymnastics team received awards recently. From L to R: Ashley Johnson earned the Most Valuable Player Award, and Anna Luepke was awarded Most Improved. Emily Bethke also won an award for Most Improved and Jenna Christiansen won the Coaches Award. – Photo submitted

Siren athletic banquet

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3-0 2-2 1-1 2-3 1-3

Scores Thursday, April 26 Prairie Farm 6, Siren/Webster 4 Grantsburg 5, Turtle Lake/Clayton 1 Unity 9, Luck 6 Friday, April 27 Grantsburg 6, Osceola 1 Somerset 4, St. Croix Falls 3 Spring Valley 15, Unity 10 Monday, April 30 Luck/Frederic 8, Siren/Webster 8 Tuesday, May 1 Turtle Lake 12, Luck/Frederic 2 Cameron 11, Unity 6 Upcoming Thursday, May 3 5 p.m.

Grantsburg at Unity St. Croix Falls at Webster Friday, May 4 5 p.m.

St. Croix Falls at Luck Grantsburg at Webster Monday, May 7 5 p.m.

Siren/Webster at Grantsburg Unity at Luck Flambeau at St. Croix Falls Tuesday, May 8 5 p.m.

Bruce at Grantsburg St. Croix Central at St. Croix Falls Thursday, May 10 5 p.m.

Luck/Frederic at St. Croix Falls Webster/Siren at Unity

TRACK & FIELD

Upcoming Thursday, May 3 4 p.m.

Amery Varsity Invitational (Webster, St. Croix Falls, Grantsburg) 4:15 p.m. Unity at Clear Lake Friday, May 4 4 p.m.

Siren at Hinckley-Finlayson Unity at New Richmond Tuesday, May 8 4 p.m.

Frederic/Luck at Colfax Rice Lake Varsity Meet (Grantsburg, Webster, Unity) St. Croix Falls at Siren Thursday, May 10 4 p.m.

Unity at Boyceville Grantsburg Varsity Meet (Frederic/Luck, St. Croix Falls, Siren)

Overall 9-1 5-6 3-5 3-6 3-8

Upcoming Friday, May 4 1 p.m.

Hayward Varsity Invitational (Unity, Luck, Grantsburg) Saturday, May 5 9 a.m.

Hayward Varsity Invitational (Grantsburg, Unity, Luck) Monday, May 7 4 p.m.

Unity Varsity Meet (St. Croix Falls, Frederic, Grantsburg, Luck, Siren) Tuesday, May 8 Siren Varsity Match 4 p.m.

(St. Croix Falls, Frederic, Grantsburg, Luck, Unity) Wednesday, May 9 9 a.m.

Grantsburg at Siren Thursday, May 10 9 a.m.

Rice Lake Varsity Meet (St. Croix Falls, Luck, Unity)

SOFTBALL Team Grantsburg Luck/Frederic Unity St. Croix Falls Webster/Siren

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4-0 2-1 1-1 1-4 0-2

Scores Thursday, April 26 Luck/Frederic 6, Turtle Lake 2 Cameron 8, Unity 4 Friday, April 27 Grantsburg 12, Clear Lake 0 Shell Lake 15, St. Croix Falls 1 Monday, April 30 Luck/Frederic 8, Webster/Siren 6 Tuesday, May 1 Grantsburg 19, St. Croix Falls 2 Upcoming Thursday, May 3 5 p.m.

Grantsburg at Unity St. Croix Falls at Webster Friday, May 4 4:30 p.m. Grantsburg at New Richmond Saturday, May 5 TBD Unity at Bloomington Jefferson Monday, May 7 5 p.m.

Unity at Frederic Siren/Webster at Grantsburg Flambeau at St. Croix Falls Tuesday, May 8 5 p.m.

Bruce at Grantsburg Thursday, May 10 5 p.m.

Luck/Frederic at St. Croix Falls Webster/Siren at Unity

Overall 11-0 4-2 2-4 1-8 0-5

Visit www.wissports.net for local high school scores & stats

Siren boys basketball coach Jon Ruud (R) points out some highlights of the basketball season: They were the first undefeated boys conference champs, going 24-0 before losing in the playoffs, a 100-point victory, the wedding proposal and beating Grantsburg. Shown (L to R): Will Haines, Adam Neurer, Elijah Hinze, Andrew Brown, Murdoch Smith, Evan Oachs and Ruud.

Three of the players will continue their basketball career next year: Hinze at UW-Superior, Brown and UW-River Falls and Smith at UW-Barron County. – Photos by Sherill Summer.

Shown is the emcee of this year’s Siren basketball banquet, Dino Oustigoff. The event was held at the St. Croix Casino-Danbury, an example of the St. Croix Tribe’s support of the Siren athletic programs. Honored at the athletic banquet were the high school and the junior high boys and girls boys basketball programs.

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

Fishing opener to offer rare treats

On the eve of the fishing opener in early May of 2008, I found myself in a unique situation attending the 43rd-annual Governor’s Fishing Opener. It was a first for me, and it all began with a Friday banquet dinner, with former Gov. Jim Doyle headlining the evening activities for obvious reasons. Several others, including the local fisheries biologist and various heads of tourism and the DNR secretary, spoke of the area, which included Lake Wapogasset near Amery, where the governor, as well as myself, would be fishing the following morning.

Politics were also discussed but celebrating Wisconsin’s natural resources and promoting tourism in the area was the main focus of the event. I was mostly excited, however, with going fishing with a local guide the next morning, and hashing out the plans for the following day, which would not only require bait and tackle, but possibly heavy rain gear, and any other articles of clothing you’d need for a morning of ice fishing.

It was pouring ice-cold rain the night before the fishing opener, and ice-out was just days earlier on Lake Wapogasset. On

opening day, male walleye could still be seen stacked in the shallows and impossible to catch. Bass were lethargic but still biting on crankbaits, and some folks managed to hook into a stringer or Marty two of bluegill and but that’s it.

Seeger crappie, The fishing was very slow, and weather conditions only made the The fishing tougher.

Fast forward to the Bottom 2012 opener, slated for Line this Saturday, May 5, and you’ve got a significantly different scenario unfolding.

“It’s the earliest I’ve been on the water, that’s for sure,” said fisheries biologist Jamison Wendel in a recent phone interview from the DNR office in Spooner.

Wendel said, if anything, the warm spring prolonged the spawning season for walleye, perch, muskie and sturgeon.

DNR crews were out sampling various lakes far earlier than normal, but for a longer period of time. Shortly after iceout in March, water temperatures plateaued and then declined a bit with

Hunter safety program surpasses 1 million graduates MADISON – Gov. Walker announced recently that the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has certified more than 1 million students through the hunter safety program.

“I would like to thank the expertise of the volunteer instructors whose generosity helps make Wisconsin known for safe hunting,” said Walker.

In 2011, more than 25,000 students completed the hunter safety program, pushing the total enrollment since the course’s launch past the 1 million mark. Already in 2012, classes are under way or planned for each of the state’s 72 counties for students to carry on the tradition and skills that make hunting in Wisconsin a safe experience for all.

“The hunter education course is taught by volunteer instructors who truly know hunting and have a genuine passion to ensure the tradition is passed on to generations in the safest way possible,” Jon King, Department of Natural Resources’ hunter

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Aaron Cousins of Centuria shot this 25-pound, 4-ounce gobbler on Saturday, April 28. The bird had a 9-inch beard and 1-1/4-inch spurs. – Photo submitted

education administrator and conservation warden, said. “The instructors and this course are the top reasons Wisconsin did not have a single gun-related fatality during the 2010 and 2011 gun deer seasons.”

Started in Dunn County in 1967, the course seeks to instill in students the knowledge and skill sets to be a responsible hunter. The basic course consists of a minimum of 10 hours, during which students learn how hunting accidents are caused and how they can be prevented.

The classes consist of lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, practical exercises and individual study and activity assignments. In 2011, there were 924 classes offered by 3,802 volunteer instructors.

“The way we teach the course is evolving,” King said. “Now, the course has a big emphasis on the real experience – a more hands-on approach which is applicable to real life. However, what has not changed is the course focus on the rules of firearm safety.”

The DNR has also introduced an online version of the course and features bilingual instructors, as well as additional materials for Wisconsin’s diverse population.

“We are ready to instruct students with other challenges – educational or physical,” King said. “We can offer sign language courses and have had students who use wheelchairs.”

King emphasized that all instructors are serious about their role in passing hunting knowledge to the next generation. “Instructors will have a student retake the course to ensure the proper knowledge has been absorbed if necessary. It’s not ideal, but safety is always the top priority.

“This focus and dedication is why the course is on its way to the next million students. Each student who has come before has helped make this course a valuable partner in the hunting heritage of Wisconsin.”

If you are looking for a class near you, log onto the DNR Web site at dnr.wi.gov.

If you are interested in continuing Wisconsin heritage and have time to help, call the Hunter Education Administrator Jon King at 608-575-2294 and express your interest in becoming an instructor. – submitted

the cooler April. Still, Wendel said, water temperatures are about 5 degrees warmer than what is considered normal water temperatures on most lakes this time of year, currently in the low 50s to upper 40degree temps. But what does that mean for anglers heading to the lake this weekend?

By opening weekend in a normal year, walleyes are typically nearing the end of spawning. This year they’ve had a few weeks to recover, which could trigger a good bite in terms of walleye fishing.

“They should be feeding aggressively if the weather holds on,” he said, adding that anglers will likely be targeting walleye in deeper water near structure, as opposed to shallower water areas that are adjacent to spawning areas. Bass are another species that could be found in shallower water this weekend, as they are just starting to get ready for spawning activity.

And, while catching panfish can be done year-round, Wendel said this might be a great weekend to try for crappie in the shallow and warm-water areas, as they begin the early stages of spawning.

Bluegill still have a long way to go in terms of spawning activity, but might be found not far from the shallow and warmer water. With the earlier plant growth in many lakes, bluegill and even

perch might be found actively feeding on the bug life attracted to the vegetation.

Like walleye, perch have completed spawning and should be actively feeding.

Along with the excitement of this weekend’s fishing opener, Washburn County’s Trego Flowage will be hosting the 47th Governor’s Fishing Opener, which was started in 1965 by Gov. Warren Knowles. With warm weather predicted for much of the week, anglers should expect a rare, and hopefully productive, opener as opposed to what it was like for many in 2008 or other years.

As for me, fishing the Governor’s Opener in 2008 was a rare treat to go out on a well-known area lake for opening weekend. Generally, my openers are spent along a small creek or river in search of native brookies or brown trout for the grill. Perhaps this year, I might even be lucky enough to add a few morel mushrooms to the table fare. On a turkey hunt in Buffalo County two weeks ago, several area residents had already been finding troves of the tasty spongiform.

Some have even reported finding a few north of the Frederic area. But like finding fish on opening day, don’t expect too many people to divulge where the mushrooms are either.

Clean Boats Clean Waters program begins

Clean Boats Clean Waters programs throughout the county begin this weekend, May 4, with the fishing opener. Carl Holmgren and the staff from the Polk County Soil and Water Conservation Office were on hand training Unity students to monitor Balsam Lake. Shown with instructors (L to R) are students Elaine Butala, Mercedes Kobs, Kourtney Collins, Savannah Sande, Michelle Jorgensen, Jena Alling and Cullen Madison. – Photo by Jeanne Alling

Explore Crex Meadows in May GRANTSBURG – The wildlife sightings, especially birds, continue to change and grow. New this week to the bird list includes spotted sandpiper, great egret, yellow-headed blackbird, and lark sparrow. Join a spring birding tour to help spot and identify the growing number of bird species in the area. Tours will be Saturdays, May 5 and May 12, from 8 to 10 a.m. Cost is $5; registration required.

International Migratory Bird Day is Saturday, May 12. Celebrate the naming of Grantsburg as a Bird City Wisconsin with walks, talks and explorations about birds throughout the day at Memory Lake Park beginning at 8 a.m. May 12 is also the first wildflower tour, from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., no registration or cost.

Wildlife Experience Weekend is coming

up Saturday, May 19, and Sunday, May 20. Tours will be held on Saturday at 5 p.m., and Sunday at 4 a.m. and 7 a.m.

Space is limited; there are fees with the tours; please preregister.

Bike through Crex Meadows on Saturday, May 26. Multiple varying-length bike tours are on paved roads.

Preregistration and payment are required. Proceeds go toward the Endowment Fund.

For more information about these and other events at Crex Meadows, call 715463-2739, visit www.crexmeadows.org, or find them on Facebook. Friends of Crex support these and other programs. You can support these types of programs and be more involved by joining the Friends of Crex. – submitted

Asian carp public forum May 16 STILLWATER, MINN. – The St. Croix River Association is hosting an Asian Carp public forum at the Water Street Inn in Stillwater, Minn., on Wednesday, May 16, at 7 p.m. All members of the public are invited to attend to learn more about the carp and what they could mean for the St. Croix River, and what can be done to control their spread.

In other rivers, these carp have destroyed fisheries by eating all the organ-

isms native fish depend on, and created dangerous boating conditions when another variety of Asian carp, the silver carp, have arrived. It is the silver carp which famously leap out of the water as boats pass. As such impacts become more and more possible, understanding what this could mean for boaters, anglers, marinas and others is critical. – submitted

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Agenda to include: Clerk, Treasurer, Chairman and Supervisor reports, road report, items for future agendas, pay bills and public comments.

Suzanna M. Eytcheson Meenon Town Clerk

558269 WNAXLP

(Apr. 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.

SHAWN L. BROWN and ALANA J. BROWN husband and wife and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Defendants.

Case No.: 11-CV-656 Code No.: 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000.00 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on December 2, 2011, in the amount of $445,549.54, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: June 5, 2012, at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

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

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 West Main St., Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: The Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW 1/4 of SE 1/4) of Section Seventeen (17), Township Thirty-two (32) North, Range Seventeen (17) West, Town of Alden, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 348 State Road 65, Town of Alden.

TAX KEY NO.: 002-00433-0000.

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

The Town of Trade Lake is accepting bids for the reroofing of the Town Hall. We will be using an agricultural grade steel. These sealed bids will be opened on Thursday, May 10, 2012, at the Monthly Board Meeting at the Town Hall.

Clerk’s phone number: 715-488-2600 E-mail: tradelakewi@grantsburgtelcom.net Clerk’s Address: Town of Trade Lake 13361 State Road 48 Grantsburg, WI 54840 Deborah L. Christian, Clerk 559028 36-37L 26-27a

VILLAGE OF LUCK RESIDENTS SPRING CLEANUP DAYS Friday, May 11, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, May 12, 8 a.m. to noon Monday, May 14, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Dumpsters are located at the Village Shop on West 3rd Avenue. Residents must bring their refuse to the shop during the above hours.

NO GARBAGE OR RECYCLABLES. $8 per appliance. $12 per air conditioner/water softener.

Auto tires accepted: Car and truck (up to 18”), $2.75/ truck (20+”), $10.

PREPAYMENT FOR APPLIANCES MUST BE MADE AT THE LUCK VILLAGE HALL BEFORE DROPOFF.

NOTICE OF THE OPEN BOOK FOR THE TOWN OF APPLE RIVER

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Open Book Session for the Town of Apple River, Polk County, Wisconsin, will be held on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at the Town of Apple River Town Hall, located at 1612 U.S. Hwy. 8, Range, Wis., from 3 - 5 p.m.

This Session gives the property owner an opportunity to meet with the assessor, ask questions of the assessor and look over their property assessments.

NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW FOR THE TOWN OF APPLE RIVER

Board of Review for the Town of Apple River will be Wednesday, May 16, 2012, from 5 - 7 p.m. at the Town of Apple River Town Hall located at 1612 U.S. Hwy. 8, Range, Wis. (Next to the fire station) Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the Board of Review and procedural requirements if appearing before the Board: No person shall be allowed to appear before the Board of review, to testify to the Board by telephone or to contest the amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail for the Assessor to view such property.

After the first meeting of the Board of Review and before the Board’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the Board of Review may contact, or provide information to, a member of the Board about the person’s objection except at a session of the Board.

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or contest the amount of assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the Board or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed because the person has been granted a waiver of the 48-hour notice of intent to file a written objection by appearing before the Board during the first two hours of the meeting and showing good cause for failure to meet the 48-hour notice requirement and files a written objection, that the person provide to the clerk of the Board of Review notice as to whether the person will ask for removal of any Board members and, if so, which member will be removed and the person’s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take.

When appearing before the Board, the person shall specify, in writing, the person’s estimate of the value of the land and of the improvements that are subject ofd the persons objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at the estimate.

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or subject or object to a valuation; if that valuation was made by the Assessor or the Objector using the income method; unless the person supplies the Assessor all of the information about income and expense, as specified in the manual under Sec. 73.03(2a), that the assessor requests.

The Town of Apple River has an ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expense that is provided to the Assessor under this paragraph which provides exemption for persons using information i the discharge of duties imposed by law or the duties of their office or by order of a court. The information that is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determined that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under Section 19.35(1) of Wis. Stats.

The Board shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all ill or disabled persons who present to the Board a letter from a physician, surgeon or osteopath that confirms their illness or disability. No other person may testify by telephone.

Respectfully submitted by Katie Wingate-Sykes 559531 37L 27d WNAXLP Clerk, Town of Apple River

NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW AND OPEN BOOK TOWN OF WEST SWEDEN

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The Next Meeting Of The Meenon Town Board Will Be Held On Monday, May 14, 2012, 7 p.m., At The Meenon Town Hall

BIDS FOR REPLACING THE ROOF ON THE TOWN HALL

(April 18, 25, May 2) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY CITIFINANCIAL, INC. Plaintiff vs.

PAMELA A. PHILLIPS, et al.

Defendant(s) NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case Number: 10 CV 743 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on June 30, 2011, in the amount of $254,878.17, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 15, 2012, at 10:00 a.m.

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

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, Wisconsin DESCRIPTION: Lot 6 of the Plat of Harmony Hills, located in the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 16, Township 33 North, Range 16 West, Town of Lincoln, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 964 Harmony Lane, Amery, WI 54001.

TAX KEY NO.: 032-01376-0000.

Dated this 9th day of April, 2012.

Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Scott D. Nabke State Bar #1037979 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. 286931

Notice is hereby given that the Open Book for the Town of West Sweden, Polk County, will be held on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, from 3 - 5 p.m., at the Town Hall, 3147 3rd Avenue N., Frederic, WI 54837.

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review for the Town of West Sweden, Polk County, will follow the Open Book starting Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at 5 -7 p.m., at the Town Hall.

Please be advised that the following requirements to appear before the Board of Review and procedural requirements if appearing before the Board.

No person shall be allowed to appear before the board of review, to testify to the board or to contest the amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of the assessor to view such property.

After the first meeting of the board of review and before the board’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the board of review may contact, or provide information to a member of the board about that person’s objection except at a session of the board of review.

No person may appear before the board of review, testify to the board, or contest the amount of any assessment unless at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the board or at least 48 hours the objection is heard if the objection is heard if the is allowed under sub, (3) (a), that the person provides to the clerk of the board of review notice as to whether the person will ask for removal under sub (6m) and if so which member will be removed and the person’s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take.

When appearing before the board or review, the person shall specify, in writing, the person’s estimate of value of the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the person’s objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at that estimate.

No person may appear before the board of review, testify to the board, or object to the valuation; if that valuation was made by the assessor or the objector using the income method; unless the person supplies to the assessor all of the information about income and expenses, as specified in the manual under s.73.03 (2a) that the assessor requests. The municipality or county shall provide by ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the assessor under this paragraph and shall provide exceptions for persons using the discharge of duties imposed by law or of the duties of their office or by order of a court. The information that is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determines that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under s.19.35(1) of WI Statues.

Respectfully Submitted Town of West Sweden 559527 37L WNAXLP Andrea Lundquist, Clerk Notice is hereby given this 2nd day of May, 2012.

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The Comprehensive Planning Committee will meet monthly in 2012. Each scheduled meeting will be on the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. in the township hall.

For Additional Information, Call: Perry Karl 715-653-4247 Brad Olson 715-327-4614

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(May 2, 9, 16) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF THE MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2007HE6, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-HE6 Plaintiff vs.

TYRONE A. SHAFER; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF TYRONE A. SHAFER; ANCHORBANK; Defendants.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 11 CV 534 Case Code No. 30404 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on February 3, 2012, in the amount of $162,824.05, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 31, 2012, at 10:00 a.m.

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

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax from the proceeds of the sale.

PLACE: Lobby of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

Property description: Parcel 1: Lot One (1) of Certified Survey Map No. 356 Recorded in Volume 2 of Certified Survey Maps on Page 85 as Document No. 375846 in the office of the Register of Deeds in and for Polk County, Wisconsin, being included in Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 283 Recorded in Volume 2 of Certified Survey Maps on Page 12 as Document No. 367742, all being located in Government Lot 1 of Section Five (5), Township ThirtyFive (35) North, Range Sixteen (16) West, Polk County, Wisconsin.

Parcel 2: Lot Two (2) of Certified Survey Map No. 356 Recorded in Volume 2 of Certified Survey Maps oN Page 85 as Document No. 375846, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Polk County, Wisconsin, together with a Nonexclusive EaseMent 50 Feet in Width Contiguous to the North Boundary Line of that Parcel Recorded in Volume 366 on Page 168 as Document No. 358868, being part of Government Lot 1 of Section Five (5), Township ThirtyFive (35) North, Range Sixteen (16) West, together with an Easement Over and Across Lot 4 of Certified Survey Map No. 283, Recorded in Volume 2 of Certified Survey Maps on Page 12, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Polk County, Wisconsin, for lake access; all in Government Lot 1 of Section 5, Township 35 North, Range 16 West, Polk County, Wis. TAX KEY NO.: 026-00087-0000 / 026-00088-0000.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1080 240th Ave., Luck, WI 54853.

Adam C. Lueck State Bar No. 1081386 Attorney for Plaintiff 230 W. Monroe St. Chicago, IL 60606 Phone: 312-541-9710 Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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(Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff vs.

KANDICE MAE CHAFFEE, et al.

Defendant(s) NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case Number: 11 CV 410 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on September 16, 2011, in the amount of $235,508.28, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 22, 2012, at 10:00 a.m.

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

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: The East 330 feet of the West 990 feet of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 15, Township 34 North, Range 17 West, in the Town of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wis. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1431 150th Avenue, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

TAX KEY NO.: 006-00449-1000.

Dated this 28th day of March, 2012 Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Scott D. Nabke State Bar #1037979 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. 286374

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Kathryn L. Johnson, through her heirs 2212 75th Avenue Osceola, Wisconsin 54020, John Doe, Mary Roe and XYZ corporation, Defendants.

Case Type: 30404 Case No. 12CV213 PUBLICATION SUMMONS THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO KATHRYN L. JOHNSON, THROUGH HER HEIRS: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Plaintiff, Royal Credit Union, a federal credit union, filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.

WITHIN forty (40) days after April 25, 2012, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the Complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the Polk County Clerk of Court, Polk County Justice Center, whose address is 1005 West Main Street, Suite 300, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin 54810, and to Plaintiff’s attorneys, Anastasi & Associates, P.A., whose address is 14985 60th Street North, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082.

You may have an attorney help or represent you.

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

Dated: April 11, 2012.

ANASTASI & ASSOCIATES, P.A. Garth G. Gavenda, #1079588 David C. Anastasi, #1027144 14985 60th Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 Telephone: 651-439-2951 Attorneys for Plaintiff #16110 558895 WNAXLP

POLK COUNTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Convenience Store Manager Position Webster, Wis.

An excellent opportunity! Our well-established, reputable retail company has a rewarding opportunity available for an ambitious retail professional.

This full-time position challenges you to handle overall Convenience Store Operations including but not limited to: Merchandising, bookkeeping, employee relations, ordering etc.

Strong customer service/people skills are essential. Evenings and weekends a must.

Applicants should have 2 - 4 years convenience store management background.

Stop-a-Sec Inc. offers competitive wages, a benefit package, vacation pay and employee discounts. For immediate consideration, send your resume, including references and salary requirements in confidence to:

Stop-a-Sec Inc.

Attn.: Corporate Manager P.O. Box 560, Luck, WI 54853 • E.O.E.

(April 18, 25, May 2) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY LVNV Funding LLC as successor in interest to HSBC c/o Messerli & Kramer PA 3033 Campus Drive Suite 250 Plymouth, MN 55441 Plaintiff, vs.

Joseph Friesner 1916 60th St. Balsam Lake, WI 54810 Defendant(s).

SUMMONS Case Code: 30301 Case No. 12CV98 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To each person named above as a Defendant(s): You are hereby notified that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.

The Complaint, which is attached, states the nature and basis of the legal action.

Within forty (40) days of April 18, 2012, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the Complaint. The court may reject or disregard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The answer must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is Lois Hoff Clerk of Circuit Court, 1005 West Main Street Ste. 300, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 and to Messerli & Kramer PA, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 3033 Campus Drive, Ste. 250, Plymouth, MN 55441. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not provide a proper answer 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.

MESSERLI & KRAMER PA Jillian N. Walker, #1066378 3033 Campus Drive Suite 250 Plymouth, MN 55441 Phone: 763-548-7900 Fax: 763-548-7922

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The Town of Siren will be seeking bids for the following road repair. Sealed bids will be opened on May 10, 2012, at 7 p.m. at the Siren Town Hall. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Must have proof of insurance. Separate bids required.

1. 1-1/2” of overlay A. Elbow Lake Road B. Horseshoe Drive C. Clam Lake Drive 2. Grind - 2” compact warm blacktop A. Old 35 B. Nyberg Road C. Woodland Estates Road 3. Overlay - shared road with the Village of Siren, separate bid for the Township and separate bid for the Village of Siren.

A. Old 35 B. Nyberg Road 4. 2” compacted blacktop 9 intersections totaling 950’ 5. Double Chip Seal A. Selvig Road to Soderberg Road 6. Grind - 2” compacted warm blacktop A. Burnikel Road from east side of bridge to Soderberg For more information call Scott Abbott at 715-790-8554.

GOLDEN AGE MANOR

Dietary Aide $11.19/hr. + .40 shift differential Part-time 43 hrs./pay period + replacement days Deadline to apply: May 11, 2012 **Please mail applications directly to GAM** 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 559625 37L

TOWN OF ST. CROIX FALLS Polk County, Wisconsin www.townofstcroixfalls.org PLAN COMMISSION NOTICE OF HEARING MAY 10, 2012 The Town of St. Croix Falls Plan Commission will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 10, 2012, at the Town Hall at 1305 200th Street & U.S. Hwy. 8, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin.

At that time the applicant will inform the Commission of their request. (THE APPLICANT MUST APPEAR AT 7 P.M. WHEN THE COMMISSION CONVENES AT THE TOWN HALL.) Written evidence, testimony or comments, if any, must be delivered in person or by mail to the Town Hall.

Brent and Sara McCurdy have applied to rezone a parcel of land and therefore have applied to amend the Town Zoning Map. The applicants are proposing the zoning change from Residential to Transitional. The parcel identification number is 044-00170-000. The property is located in Section 7, T. 34N., R.18W. The address of this parcel is 1636 River Road, St. Croix Falls.

Brent and Sara McCurdy have applied for a Special Exception to allow farm animals on a parcel less than 5 acres in the Transitional District. The parcel identification number is 04400170-0000. The property is located in Section 7, T. 34N., R.18W. The address of this parcel is 1636 River Road, St. Croix Falls. The Special Exception hearing will only be held if their application for a rezone is recommended for approval by the Plan Commission.

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(Apr. 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.

PATRICIA J. HANSON and JOHN DOE, unknown spouse of Patricia J. Hanson Defendants; and MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC, Added Defendant.

Case No. 11-CV-522 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000.00 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on November 21, 2011, in the amount of $131,996.61, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 30, 2012, at 10:00 o’clock a.m.

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

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Polk County Justice Center located at 1005 West Main St., Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: The NE 1/4 of NW 1/4 of SW 1/4 of NE 1/4, Section 20-36-19, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2840 Wilson Ave., Town of Sterling.

TAX KEY NO.: 046-00453-0000 Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County, WI O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Avenue Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 (414) 727-1591 O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a Chapter 7 Discharge in Bankruptcy, this correspondence should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt.

Notices (May 2, 9, 16) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff vs.

JULIE HANSEN, et al.

Defendant(s) Case No: 11 CV 419 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on October 17, 2011, in the amount of $106,141.60, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 30, 2012, at 10:00 a.m.

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

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI. DESCRIPTION: The Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, Section 36, Township 36 North of Range 18 West, except highway right of way described in Volume 284 Records, on Page 169, Document No. 322360, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Polk County, Wisconsin, Laketown Township in Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1868 250th Ave., Luck, WI 54853.

TAX KEY NO.: 030-00903-0000.

Dated this 23rd day of April, 2012.

Sheriff Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Scott D. Nabke Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1037979 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 1778082

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Royal Credit Union, a federal credit union, 200 Riverfront Terrace Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703, Plaintiff, vs.

(Apr. 18, 25, May 2) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT ST. CROIX COUNTY BRANCH 2 ROYAL CREDIT UNION Plaintiff vs.

NEW HORIZON HOMES, INC. KOPP PROPERTIES OF WI, LLC BERNARD J. KOPP SHIRLEY F. KOPP STEVEN F. KOPP MEGAN A. KOPP BREMER BANK, N.A. JOHN DOE #1, a/k/a JASON TURNER JOHN DOE #2 JOHN DOE #3 JOHN DOE #4 Defendants.

Case No: 11CV784 Case Code: 30404 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE By virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above-entitled action on November 21, 2011, the undersigned Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell at public auction at the front entrance of the Polk County Justice Center in Balsam Lake, in said county, on the 30th day of May, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., the real estate and mortgaged premises directed by the Judgment to be sold, therein described as follows: Lots 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10, Kopp Addition in the City of Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 555, 559, 563, 567, 571, 575 and 591 Golf Way, Amery, WI. TERMS OF SALE: Cash.

DOWN PAYMENT: A deposit of 10% of sale price to be deposited in cash or by certified check with the Sheriff at the time of sale; balance to be paid by cash or certified check within ten days after confirmation of sale.

Dated this 13th day of April, 2012.

Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Donald R. Marjala - Lawyer Spangler, Nodolf, Bruder & Klinkhammer, LLC P.O. Box 1165 Eau Claire, Wis. 54702-1165 (715) 830-9771 Attorneys for Plaintiff Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtained will be used for that purpose.

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(May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Royal Credit Union, a federal credit union, 200 Riverfront Terrace Eau Claire, WI 54703, Plaintiff, vs.

Daniel M. Walker 6517 Melrose Drive North Highlands, CA 95660, Judy K. Walker f/k/a Judy K. Richards 6517 Melrose Drive North Highlands, CA 95660, John Doe, Mary Roe, and XYZ corporation, Defendants.

Case Type: 30304 Case No.: 12 CV 52 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 April 18, 2012, the Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell the following described real property at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: June 21, 2012, at 10 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: Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main St., Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot One (1) of Certified Survey Map No. 2136, recorded in Volume 10 of Certified Survey Maps, page 59, Document No. 551188, located in the NE 1/4 of NE 1/4, Section 16, Township 34 North, Range 18 West, Polk County, Wis. (“Property”).

(FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: Plaintiff believes that the property address is 1597 210th Street, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin.)

Dated: April 25, 2012.

Peter Johnson Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY: ANASTASI & ASSOCIATES, P.A. 14985 60th Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 651-439-2951 Garth G. Gavenda/#16011

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TOWN OF LORAIN BOARD MEETING Thurs., May 17, 2012, 7:30 p.m.

Lorain Town Hall, 252 345th Ave., Cty. Rd. E

Agenda: Call meeting to order; roll call/verification of meeting notice; approve the minutes of the last meeting; approve the treasury report; motion to pay the bills. Reports: Road review, fire dept. ambulance, cemetery, Comprehensive Plan Commission; additional meeting items for future agendas; motion to adjourn 559241 37L 27a Susan E. Hughes, Clerk

ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING INSTRUCTOR WITC New Richmond Campus

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is seeking a learning-focused, creative and dynamic individual for a full-time Associate Degree Nursing Instructor position at the WITC New Richmond Campus beginning fall semester. The ideal candidates will demonstrate interest in and potential for excellence in facilitating student learning and development.

Qualifications include: Master’s degree with a major in nursing or significant progress toward master’s degree, two years’ occupational nursing experience and direct care experience as a practicing nurse within the past five years.

Deadline to apply: May 9, 2012

WISCONSIN INDIANHEAD TECHNICAL COLLEGE

For a complete list of qualifications and to apply visit our Web site at www.witc.edu/employ TTY:711 558352 25-26d,e 36-37L

WITC is an equal opportunity/access/employer and educator.

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The Polk County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, 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 12:30 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 12:30 P.M. WHEN THE BOARD RECONVENES AT THE GOVERNMENT CENTER.) KEVIN LINDUS (LINDUS PROPERTIES) requests a Special Exception Permit to Section XC1 of the Polk County Comprehensive Land Use Ordinance to sell fireworks in a retail store. The property affected is located at: 945 131st Ave., Pt. of SW1/4 of the SE1/4, Section 28/T34N/R16W, Town of Apple River.

QUENTIN & FAITH KAHLER request a Special Exception to Article 8D1(a) of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to establish a Tourist Rooming House. The property affected is located at: 2251B 60th St./County Rd. E, Lot 2, CSM Vol. 1/Pg. 118, Pt. of Gov’t. Lot 3, Section 12/T35N/R16W, Town of Georgetown, Big Round (a class 1 lake).

DANIEL BEECROFT requests a Special Exception Permit to Article 8D4 of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to operate a small sport shop. The property affected is located at: 181 305th Ave., Pt. of the SW1/4 of the NW1/4, Section 35/AT37N/R15W, Town of Lorain, Class 3 pond.

ANDREW & DENISE MILLIS request a variance to Article 11C, Table 1 of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to keep a garage 7 inches from a side yard lot line. The property affected is: 1084 239th Ave., Lot 1, CSM Vol. 24/Pg. 193 and Pt. of Lot 3, CSM Vol. 2 Pg. 12, all in Section 5/T35N/R16W, Town of Georgetown, Bone Lake (a class 1 lake).

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VILLAGE OF FREDERIC

SPRING CLEANUP WEEK Monday - Friday, May 7 - 11, 2012 Fees:

Appliances $20/ea.

Furniture (Incl. TV, Computer, VCR) $10/ea. item Tires $5/ea.

Miscellaneous Items $10/minimum fee

Call the Village office to schedule a 24-26a 35-37L pickup, 715-327-4294 558234

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(April 25, May 2, 9) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff vs.

ROBERT H. DAHL, et al Defendant(s) Case Number: 10 CV 634 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 21, 2011, in the amount of $151,398.45, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 23, 2012, at 10 a.m.

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

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lots 15, 16, 17 and 18, Block 2, Plat of Wanderoos, said Plat being a part of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32, Township 33, Range 17 West, Town of Garfield, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1623 68th Ave., Amery, WI 54001.

TAX KEY NO.: 024-01206-0000.

Dated this 13th day of April, 2012.

Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Scott D. Nabke State Bar #1037979 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. 287162

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Larsen Public Library

(April 25, May 2, 9) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff vs.

RIGGS FLOM, et al Defendant(s) Case Number: 11 CV 436 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on October 7, 2011, in the amount of $141,773.85, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 23, 2012, at 10 a.m.

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

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: A parcel of land located in Outlot 42 of the Outlot Plat of the Village of Osceola, described as follows: Commencing at the East corner of Outlot 42 of the Outlot Plat of the Village of Osceola, as the same appears of record in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Polk County, Wisconsin; thence in a Westerly direction along the Northeasterly line of said Outlot, a distance of 80 feet; thence in a Southwesterly direction parallel to the Southeasterly line of said Outlot to the Southwesterly line of said Outlot; thence along the Southwesterly line of said Outlot to the Southeasterly line of said Outlot; thence in a Northeasterly direction to the place of beginning, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 607 Chieftain Street, Osceola, WI 54020.

TAX KEY NO.: 165-00402-0000.

Dated this 13th day of April, 2012.

Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Scott D. Nabke State Bar #1037979 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. 287164

NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Position: One .8 position serving grades 9-12, beginning with 2012-13 school year. The teaching assignment may include courses in Physical Fitness, Team and Life Sports, Weightlifting, Life Skills and Lifeguarding. Coaching and/or advisory positions are also available.

Qualifications Necessary: Qualified applicants of high character should possess a high level of content knowledge; believe all students can learn and that teachers play an active role in the learning process; display strong communication, leadership and organizational skills; enjoy working with teenagers; be willing to collaborate with colleagues; have strong technology skills as Unity High School is beginning a 1:1 iPad initiative; and be a dedicated individual who exhibits a strong desire to improve student learning.

Requirements: Applicants must have appropriate DPI licensure (530), or be eligible for such licensure. Additional license(s) preferred (860 and/or 910).

How to Apply: Qualified, interested persons should apply by sending a letter of application, District application (available at www.unity.k12.wi.us), resume, copy of license or evidence of license eligibility, transcripts and three (3) letters of recommendation to: Brandon W. Robinson, District Administrator Unity School District 1908 150th Street, Hwy. 46 North Balsam Lake, WI 54810-7267

Deadline: May 31, 2012 • E.O.E.

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NOTICE OF HEARING

/s/Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff ECKBERG, LAMMERS, BRIGGS, WOLFF & VIERLING, PLLP Nicholas J. Vivian (#1047165) Daniel P. Bakken (#1063925) 430 Second Street Hudson, WI 54016 (715) 386-3733 Attorneys for Plaintiff Eckberg Lammers is attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. If you are currently in bankruptcy or have been discharged in bankruptcy, this is not an attempt to collect the debt from you personally.

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PUBLICATION SUMMONS THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO BRENDA G. JOHNSON, THROUGH HER HEIRS: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Plaintiff, Central Bank, a Minnesota banking corporation, has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.

WITHIN forty (40) days after April 25, 2012, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the Amended Complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the Polk County Clerk of Court, Polk County Justice Center, whose address is 1005 West Main Street, Suite 300, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin 54810, and to Plaintiff’s attorneys, Anastasi & Associates, P.A., whose address is 14985 60th Street North, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not demand a copy of the Amended Complaint within forty (40) days, the Court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Amended Complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Amended Complaint.

A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or may in the future, and may also be enforced or garnishment or seizure of property.

Dated: April 10, 2012.

ANASTASI & ASSOCIATES, P.A. Garth G. Gavenda, #1079588 David C. Anastasi, #1027144 14985 60th Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 Telephone: (651) 439-2951 Attorneys for Plaintiff #16049 558623 WNAXLP

(April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY CITIZENS COMMUNITY FEDERAL Plaintiff, vs.

SHAWN D. DENVER, DANYELLE P. DENVER, WEST BEND MUTUAL COMPANY, EAGLE VALLEY BANK, NA, REGIONAL BUSINESS FUND, INC. Defendants Case No. 11CV70 Case Code: 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of a judgment of foreclosure and sale rendered in the above-entitled action on April 5, 2011, in the amount of $127,701.78, the undersigned Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell at public auction at the front entrance of the Polk County Courthouse in the City of Balsam Lake, in said County, on the 23rd day of May, 2012, at 10 a.m., the real estate and mortgaged premises directed by the judgment to be sold, therein described as follows: Tract I: Lot 4 of CSM 15-214, Map No. 3447, a part of the NE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 35, Township 33 North, Range 15 West (in the Township of Clayton). Tract II: A nonexclusive easement for ingress and egress, in favor of Tract I, over the east 33 feet of Lot 3 of CSM 15-214, Map No. 3447, lying within the NE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 35, Township 33 North, Range 15 West (in the Township of Clayton) for access to 15th Street.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 627 15th Street, Clayton, Wis. TERMS OF SALE: Cash.

DOWN PAYMENT: A deposit of 10% of sale price to be deposited in cash or by certified check with the Sheriff at the time of sale; balance to be paid by cash or certified check upon confirmation of sale.

Dated this 30th day of March, 2012. /s/ Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Attorney Christine A. Gimber WELD, RILEY, PRENN & RICCI, S.C. 3624 Oakwood Hills Parkway Eau Claire, WI 54702-1030 715-839-7786 Attorneys for Plaintiff This is an attempt to collect a debt. any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

(Apr. 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb f/k/a S&C Bank, Plaintiff, vs.

Daniel R. Johnson, Individual and Sole Proprietor, d/b/a Swedes Masonry, Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No: 09 CV 929 Case Code: 30404 Judge: Molly E. GaleWyrick PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure entered April 26, 2010, in the amount of $181,175.54, the Polk County Sheriff will sell the described real property at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: May 31, 2012, at 10:00 a.m.

PLACE: Foyer Area of Polk County Justice Center, West Main St., Suite 900, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

TERMS:10% of successful bid must be paid to the Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified check. Balance due within 10 days of court approval. Purchaser is responsible for payment of all transfer taxes and recording fees. Sale is AS IS in all respects and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

DESCRIPTION: The Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Section 28, Township 35 North, Range 18 West, Town of Eureka, Polk County, Wisconsin, Except Commencing at the Southeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Section 28, Township 35 North, Range 18 West, Town of Eureka, Polk County, Wisconsin, thence North along the forty line 300 feet; thence West parallel to the South line of said forty 500 feet; thence South parallel to the East line of said forty to the South line of said forty; thence East to the place of beginning.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2155 190th Street, Centuria, WI 54824. The common address is for reference purposes only.

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NOTICE

The May meeting of the Village Board of Siren will be held Thurs., May 3, 2012, at 2 p.m. at the Village Hall. Agenda posted.

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(April 25, May 2, 9) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Central Bank, a Minnesota banking corporation 304 Cascade Street Osceola, Wisconsin 54020, Plaintiff, vs.

Brenda G. Johnson, through her heirs, 806 Horse Lake Lane Dresser, Wisconsin 54009, Mona L. Smith 806 Horse Lake Lane Dresser, Wisconsin 54009, John Doe, Mary Roe and XYZ corporation, Defendants.

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(April 18, 25, May 2) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY ROYAL CREDIT UNION 200 Riverfront Terrace Eau Claire, WI 54703, Plaintiff, v.

JAMES V. OLSON 256 Howard Avenue Amery, WI 54001, KANDI L. OLSON 885 Vijobi Trail Amery, WI 54001, Defendants.

AMENDED SUMMONS Case No. 12 CV 182 Code: 30301 Money Judgment THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To JAMES V. OLSON, named above as a defendant: You are hereby notified that the plaintiff(s) named above has/ have filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you.

Within 40 days after April 18, 2012, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin 54810, and to Attorney John D. Leary, Ruder Ware, L.L.S.C., Plaintiff’s attorney whose address is 402 Graham Avenue, P.O. Box 187, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54702.

You may have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not demand a copy of the complaint within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by the 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.

You are notified that we are attempting to collect a debt.

Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Dated this 10th day of April, 2012.

RUDER WARE Attorneys for Royal Credit Union John D. Leary State Bar No. 1003749 P.O. ADDRESS RUDER WARE, L.L.S.C. 402 Graham Avenue Post Office Box 187 Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54702 Telephone: 715-834-3425 Facsimile: 715-834-9240

LAKESIDE/ ORANGE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION MEETING

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Notices/Employment opportunity

Unity School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on September 23, 2011, in the amount of $87,318.88, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 30, 2012, at 10:00 a.m.

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

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI. DESCRIPTION: A Parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Township 37 North, Range 17 West, Town of West Sweden, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said forty, thence West 544.5 feet, thence North 462 feet, thence East 544.5 feet, thence South 462 feet to the point of beginning. ALSO DESCRIBED AS: A Parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Township 37 North, Range 17 West, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said forty; thence West 544.5 feet; thence North 462 feet; thence East 544.5 feet; thence South 462 feet to the point of beginning, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1269 300th Avenue, Frederic, WI 54837.

TAX KEY NO.: 048-00858-0000.

Dated this 23rd day of April, 2012.

Sheriff Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Russell J. Karnes Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1054982 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on June 21, 2011, in the amount of $801,756.66, the Polk County Sheriff will sell the premises described below at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: April 4, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. ADJOURNED TO May 9, 2012, at 10:00 a.m.

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

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens, encumbrances and payment of applicable transfer taxes.

PLACE: In the Lobby of the Polk County Justice Center, located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis., 54810.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: That part of Government Lot 6, of Section 35, Township 35 North of Range 17 West, described as follows: Commencing at a stone monument 1,003.9 feet South and 50.0 feet East of the meander corner on the shore of Balsam Lake on the West line of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 35, Township 35 North, Range 17 West; thence East 334.0 feet to the meander line on the shore of Balsam Lake; thence along said shore meander North 8 deg. 00’ East 143.0 feet; thence North 15 deg. 25’ West 60.2 feet; thence West 339.0 feet; thence South 200.0 feet to the place of beginning. Said land being in the Town of Milltown, County of Polk and State of Wisconsin.

ADDRESS: 1860 140th Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

TAX KEY NO: 040-01213-0000.

Dated this 2nd day of April, 2012.

Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff Cummisford, Acevedo & Associates, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff Mark R. Cummisford State Bar #1034906 6508 South 27th Street Suite #6 Oak Creek, WI 53154 414-761-1700

Cummisford, Acevedo & Associates, LLC, is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

(April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Royal Credit Union, a federal credit union, 200 Riverfront Terrace Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703, as assignee of The RiverBank, a Minnesota banking corporation, P.O. Box 188 304 Cascade Street Osceola, Wisconsin 54020 Plaintiff, vs.

Pamela L. Fangmeier 638 170th Street Osceola, Wisconsin 54020, John Doe, Mary Roe and XYZ Corporation, Defendants.

Case No. 11CV596 Case Type: 30404 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of that certain Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, Order for Default Judgment and Judgment entered and filed in the above-entitled action on March 29, 2012, the Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell the following described real property at public auction as follows: DAY/DATE/TIME: Thurs., June 7, 2012, at 10 a.m.

TERMS: 10% of successful bid must be paid to Sheriff at sale in certified funds, with the balance due and owing on the date of confirmation of the sale by the Court.

PLACE: Lobby of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot Thirteen (13) of Certified Survey Map No. 3685 Recorded in Volume 16 of Certified Survey maps, Page 198 as Document No. 632322, being a part of Lot Nine (9) of Certified Survey Map No. 3661 Recorded in Volume 16 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 34 as Document No. 650638 located in the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NW 1/4 of SW 1/4), Section Thirty-Two (32), Township Thirty-Three (33) North, Range Seventeen (17) West, Town of Garfield, Polk County, Wisconsin. (FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: Plaintiff believes that the property address is 638 170th Street, Osceola, Wis.) Dated this 16th day of April, 2012.

Peter Johnson Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY: ANASTASI & ASSOCIATES, P.A. 14985 60th Street North Stillwater, MN 55082 651-439-2951 Garth G. Gavenda/#15803

NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY GRANTSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT COACHING POSITIONS 2012 - 2013 ATHLETIC SEASONS

Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 1777901

Seeking applicants for the position of:

High School Head Girls Basketball Coach High School Assistant Boys Basketball Coach Middle School Boys Basketball Coach Middle School Girls Volleyball Coach

Please submit: Letter of Inquiry Resume Letters of Recommendation (2+) In Addition A Background Check Will Be Required Send To The Attention Of: Mike Amundson Grantsburg High School 480 East James Avenue Grantsburg, Wisconsin 54840 Application Deadline Is May 9, 2012 The School District of Grantsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age race color, national origin, sex, religion or handicap.

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NOTICE - VILLAGE OF SIREN RESIDENTS NOXIOUS WEED NOTICE

Notice is hereby given, to each and every person who owns, occupies or controls land in the Village of Siren, County of Burnett, State of Wisconsin, to destroy all noxious weeds: Canada Thistle, Leafy Spurge and Field Bindweed (Creeping Jenny). The term destroy means the complete killing of weed plants above the surface of the ground by the use of chemicals, cutting, tillage, cropping system, pasturing livestock or any or all of these in effective, combination, at a time and in a manner as will effectually prevent the weed plants from maturing to the bloom or flower stage as required by Wisconsin §66.0407.

Ann L. Peterson, Clerk/Treasurer 559283 37-38L WNAXLP

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Case No: 11 CV 473 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

Case No. 11 CV 202 AMENDED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

(Apr. 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY ANCHORBANK, FSB Plaintiff vs.

KATHRYN EMILY KAHLECK A/K/A KATHRYN E. HALLSTEIN, et al.

Defendant(s) Case Number: 11 CV 452 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on October 17, 2011, in the amount of $102,499.37, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 29, 2012, at 10:00 a.m.

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

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot 5 of Certified Survey Map No. 2168 recorded in Volume 10 of Certified Survey Maps on page 92 as Document No. 553482, located in part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 21, Township 33 North of Range 18 West; also being part of Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 1001, Volume 4, page 248, this being Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 2074, Volume 9, Page 222; Town of Osceola, in Polk County, Wisconsin. AND The South 100 feet of Lot 4 of Certified Survey Map No. 2168 recorded in Volume 10 of Certified Survey Maps on page 92 as Document No. 553482, located in part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 21, Township 33 North of Range 18 West; also being part of Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 1001, Volume 4, page 248, this being Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 2074, Volume 9, Page 222; Town of Osceola, in Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 862 218th St., Osceola, WI 54020.

TAX KEY NO.: 042-00448-0500.

Dated this 30th day of March, 2012.

Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Scott D. Nabke State Bar # 1037979 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. 286565

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(May 2, 9, 16) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff vs.

GARY E. TSCHUMPERLIN, et al.

Defendant(s)

(Apr. 11, 18, 25, May 2) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff vs.

TERRY MICHAEL MORTON, et al.

Defendants.

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Hertel Lakeview Cemetery Association Fri., May 4, 2012, 7 p.m. at Lakeview United Methodist Church

(Apr. 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb f/k/a S & C Bank, Plaintiff, vs.

Harvey Jacobsen, Unknown Spouse of Harvey Jacobsen, Scott A. Jacobsen, Joel L. Jacobsen, Lisa Gunter, Amy Jacobsen, Defendants.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No: 11CV163 Case Code: 30404 Judge: Jeffery L. Anderson PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on February 3, 2011, in the amount of $39,129.46, the Polk County Sheriff will sell the following described real property at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: May 31, 2012, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS:10% of successful bid must be paid to the Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified check. The balance is due within 10 days of court approval of the sale. The purchaser is responsible for payment of all transfer taxes and recording fees. Sale is AS IS in all respects and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: Foyer Area, Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main, Street, Suite 900, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

DESCRIPTION: Lots Five (5), Six (6), Seven (7) and Eight (8), Block Six (6), also a parcel of land in Lot Nine (9), Block Six (6) described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Lot 9, Block 6 of the Original Plat of the Village of Balsam Lake, thence 10 feet due South, thence West parallel with the North line of said Lot 9, 140 feet, thence due North to the Northwest corner of said Lot 9, thence East 140 feet to the place of beginning, all in the Original Plat of the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, located in the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SW 1/4 NE 1/4), Section 10, Township 34 North, Range 17 West.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 605 Old Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin 54810.

Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff ECKBERG, LAMMERS, BRIGGS, WOLFF & VIERLING, PLLP Joseph A. Larson (#1087685) Attorney for Plaintiff 430 Second Street Hudson, WI 54016 715-386-3733 Eckberg Lammers is attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. If you are currently in bankruptcy or have been discharged in bankruptcy, this letter is not an attempt to collect the debt from you personally.

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(Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. Plaintiff vs.

CARMA J. PINGER, et al.

Defendant(s) Case Number: 11 CV 320 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on November 16, 2011, in the amount of $282,539.76, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 22, 2012, at 10:00 a.m.

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

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 3441, recorded in Volume 15 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 208, as Document No. 616517, located in part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 22, Township 33 North, Range 16 West, in the Town of Lincoln, Polk County, Wis. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: That part of Lot 1, Certified Survey Map No. 3441, located in the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 22, Township 33 North, Range 16 West, of the 4th Principal Meridian, Town of Lincoln, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Commencing at the South 1/4 corner of said Section 22; thence North 00° 29’ 28” East, assumed bearing, along the West line of said Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4, a distance of 930.97 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing North 00° 29’ 28” East, 66.50 feet to the Northwest corner of Lot 1, Certified Survey Map No. 3441; thence leaving said West line, South 88° 54’ 12” East, along the North line of said Lot 1, a distance of 655.09 feet to the Northeast corner of said Lot 1; thence leaving said North line, South 00° 29’ 28” West, along the East line of said Lot 1, a distance of 66.50 feet; thence leaving said East line, North 88° 54’ 12” West, a distance of 655.09 feet to the point of beginning.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 816 85th Street, Amery, WI 54001.

TAX KEY NO.: 032-006390100.

Dated this 27th day of March, 2012.

Peter M. Johnson Sheriff of Polk County Scott D. Nabke State Bar #1037979 Blommer Peterman, S.C. 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for the purpose. 286381

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Notices/Employment opportunities

480 E. James Avenue Grantsburg, WI 54840

Job Description: iForward is an online charter school, part of the leading Grantsburg School District serving students throughout the entire state of WI. iForward is seeking highly qualified candidates for the following positions: • Principal/Head of School • 6 - 12 Academic Counselor • Part-time Instructors (in all 6 - 12 licensure areas) • Program Coordinator For more detailed job descriptions and qualifications, please reference the district employment Web site.

How to apply: Send resume, transcripts, letters of reference and credentials to: iForward Attn.: Executive Director Grantsburg School District 480 E. James Avenue Grantsburg, WI 54840 Or e-mail to: employment@iforwardwisconsin.com Job Posting: Close Date May 18, 2012 Start Date July 1, 2012 559238 37-38L (May 2, 9, 16) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. Plaintiff vs.

THOMAS ANDERSON, et al.

Defendant(s) Case No: 11 CV 463 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on October 14, 2011, in the amount of $94,826.53, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: May 30, 2012, at 10:00 a.m.

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

2. Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center at 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI. DESCRIPTION: Outlot 59 and part of Outlot 60 of the Assessor’s Plat of the Village of Dresser, described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Lot 60; thence North on the West line of said Lot a distance of 50 feet; thence East 10 feet; thence South to the South line of said Lot; thence Westerly to the point of beginning; said lots being located in the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 8, Township 33 North, Range 18 West, in the Village of Dresser, Polk County, Wis. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 205 E. State St., Dresser, WI 54009.

TAX KEY NO.: 116-00348-0000.

Dated this 23rd day of April, 2012.

Sheriff Peter M. Johnson Polk County Sheriff

Scott D. Nabke Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1037979 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C., is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 1778148

The Polk County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 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 the public hearing immediately after the public hearing for the Olive Johnson reclamation plan that will begin at 10 a.m. in the Government Center, Balsam Lake, WI. At that time, the applicants will inform the Board of their request.

MATHY CONSTRUCTION/MILESTONE MATERIALS request a Special Exception Permit to Section VIB5 of the Polk County Comprehensive Land Use Ordinance to establish a nonmetallic mine. Property affected is: E1/2 of the SE1/4, and the SE1/4 of the SW1/4 and part of the NW1/4 of the NW1/4 of the SW1/4, all in Section 35/T34N/R16W, Town of Apple River.

DUANE STONE requests a Special Exception Permit to Section VIB5 of the Polk County Comprehensive Land Use Ordinance and Article 8D8 of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning ordinance to establish a nonmetallic mine.

Property affected is: NW1/4 of the NE1/4, Section 35/T34N/ R16W, Town of Apple River.

OLIVE JOHNSON requests a Special Exception Permit to Section VIB5 of the Polk County Comprehensive Land Use Ordinance to establish a nonmetallic mine. Property affected is: Part of the SW1/4 of the SE1/4, Section 35/T34N/R16W, Town of Apple River.

The Board will also consider consolidating the operation times on three existing gravel pits. These pits were previously granted a Special Exception Permit with conditions. Mathy Construction is seeking a change in the operation conditions. The three gravel pits are located in: N1/2 of the NW1/4 of Section 2/T33N/ R16W, Town of Lincoln; W1/2 of the SW1/4 and the SW1/4 of the NE1/4 and the S1/2 of the SE1/4 of the NW1/4, all in Section 559239 35/T34N/R16W, Town of Apple River.

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NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION FOR PROPOSED RECONSTRUCTION OF AN IMPOUNDMENT CREATING AN ARTIFICIAL WATERBODY WITH NO NAVIGABLE CONNECTION Steve Williamson, 1352 Antler Lake Road, Luck, WI 54853 and Lisa Bengtson 1471A State Highway 46, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, have applied to the Department of Natural Resources for a permit to reconstruct an impoundment on a non-navigable waterway connecting with Harder Creek.

The project is located Section 11, Township 35 North, Range 17 West, Town of Milltown, Polk County.

The Department has determined that the application is complete and is currently evaluating the applicant’s proposal. The Department must consider factual information about the following legal standards in deciding whether to issue, modify or deny the approval or permit to the applicant: • Whether navigation is materially obstructed, including commercial, recreational, active and passive forms of navigation • Whether there is detriment to the public interest, including fish and wildlife or their habitat, natural scenic beauty or water quality • Whether the flood flow capacity of a stream is materially reduced The Department will follow the steps below to reach its final decision on the application: 1. Review the plans and information provided by the applicant.

2. Review the information from public comments.

3. Review the information presented at a public informational hearing if one is requested.

4. Review the information found in natural resource inventories and plans, maps or data collected by the Department or others using commonly accepted methods.

5. Determine whether the proposed project or activity complies with s. 1.11, Stats [the Wisconsin Environmental Policy Act], and ch. NR 150, Wis. Adm. Code.

The Department has made a tentative determination that it will issue a permit or contract for the proposed activity.

If you would like to know more about this project or would like to see the application and plans, contact Dan Harrington, 810 West Maple Street, Spooner, WI 54801, phone number 715635-4097.

Reasonable accommodation, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Any member of the public may submit written comments to the address above by U.S. mail. Comments should include the docket number or applicant name. If no public informational hearing is held on this application, comments must be postmarked no later than 30 days following the date of publication of this notice. If a public informational hearing is held, comments must be postmarked no later than 10 days following the date on which the hearing is completed.

If notice of a public informational hearing is not included in this notice of complete application, no public informational hearing will be held unless the Department receives a request for hearing. If no hearing is requested, the Department may issue its decision without a hearing.

Any person may request a public informational hearing by writing to the address above by U.S. mail postmarked no later than 30 days following publication of this notice. A request for hearing must include the docket number or applicant name and specify the issues that the party desires to be addressed at the informational hearing. Because the Department must base its decision to issue or deny the permit or approval on whether the project or activity meets the legal standards listed above, the issues raised should relate to those standards.

The final decision may be appealed as indicated in the decision document.

Docket Number IP-NO-2012-49-01781 WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES For the Secretary Dan Harrington Date: April 23, 2012 Water Management Specialist 559393 37LP WNAXLP

NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Position: One full-time position serving grades 9 - 12, beginning with 2012-2013 school year. The teaching assignment will include courses in Mathematics, English and Social Skills.

Responsibilities include evaluation, IEP development and implementation of instructional supports and services for students with disabilities at Unity High School. Coaching and/or advisory positions are also available.

Qualifications Necessary: Qualified applicants of high character should possess a high level of content knowledge; believe all students can learn and that teachers play an active role in the learning process; display strong communication, leadership and organizational skills; enjoy working with teenagers; be willing to collaborate with colleagues; have strong technology skills as Unity High School is beginning a 1:1 iPad initiative; and be dedicated individuals who exhibit a strong desire to improve student learning.

Requirements: Applicants must have appropriate DPI licensure (801, 811 and/or 830) or be eligible for such licensure.

How to Apply: Qualified, interested persons should apply by sending a letter of application, District application (available at www.unity.k12.wi.us), resume, copy of license or evidence of license eligibility, transcripts and three (3) letters of recommendation to: Brandon W. Robinson, District Administrator Unity School District 1908 150th Street/Hwy. 46 North Balsam Lake, WI 54810-7267

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NOTICE OF HEARING

Deadline: May 4, 2012, Or Until Filled • E.O.E. Unity School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability.

NOTICE OF RECALL PRIMARY FOR PARTISAN OFFICES GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR At the Election to be held on May 8, 2012, in Polk County, Wisconsin, the following polling place locations will be used for the municipalities indicated.

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

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

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

All polling places are accessible to elderly and disabled voters.

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

Town of Lorain Voting at: Lorain Town Hall (Located at the intersection of 20th St. & 345th Ave., next to fire hall) Susan Hughes, Clerk - 715-653-2629 Town of Luck Voting at: Luck Town Hall (Located at St. Rd. 48, next to Luck Medical Clinic) Lloyd Nelson, Clerk - 715-472-2037 Town of McKinley Voting at: McKinley Town Hall (Located at Corner of Hwy. 48 and 15th St.) Deborah Grover, Clerk - 715-822-3864 Town of Milltown Voting at: Milltown Fire Hall (Located at 127 Eider St., on Hwy. 35 north of Milltown) Virgil Hansen, Clerk - 715-825-2494 Town of Osceola Voting at: Town Hall (516 East Ave. N, Dresser) Lorraine Rugroden, Clerk/Treas. - 715-755-3060 Town of St. Croix Falls Voting at: St. Croix Falls Town Hall (Intersection of U.S. Hwy. 8 and 200th St.) Janet Krueger, Clerk - 715-483-1851 Town of Sterling Voting at: Cushing Community Center (From Hwy. 87 turn by Holiday (Cty. Rd. N), go straight onto 241st St.) Julie Peterson, Clerk - 715-488-2735 Town of West Sweden Voting at: West Sweden Town Hall (Located in Frederic, off Hwy. 48 W., on (N.) 3rd Ave.) Andrea Lundquist, Clerk - 715-327-8650 Village of Dresser Voting at: Municipal Office (Located on the corner of Main St. and Central Ave., 2 blocks off of State Rd. 35) Jodi A. Gilbert, Clerk - 715-755-2940 Village of Frederic Voting at: Frederic Village Hall (107 Hope Road West , 1/2 block west of Hwy. 35) Kristi Swanson, Clerk - 715-327-4294 Village of Luck Voting at: Luck Village Hall (401 South Main St.) Kristina Handt, Acting Clerk - 715-472-2221 Village of Osceola Voting at: Osceola High School Auditorium Neil J. Soltis, Clerk - 715-294-3498

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NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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Notices/Employment opportunities TOWN OF APPLE RIVER POLK COUNTY, WISCONSIN SUMMARY NOTICE OF ORDINANCE TO EXTEND TOWN OFFICER TERMS FOR APRIL 2013

Follow the Leader NOTICE OF THE BOARD OF REVIEW FOR THE TOWN OF SIREN

If interested, please contact

The Town of Apple River, by this ordinance, adopted on proper notice with a quorum and roll call vote by a majority of the town board present and voting, extends the terms for elected town officers to the third Tuesday in April, 2013, as provided for under 2011 Wis. Act 115.

The effective date shall be effective upon publication or posting by the town clerk as required, pursuant to s.60.80, Wis. Stat.

A copy of the full ordinance is available by calling the Town Clerk, Gloria Stokes, at 715-268-9275 or by going to Web site: arclerk@amerytel.net.

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Via e-mail: ad@siren.k12.wi.us Via Phone: 715-349-2277, Ext. 310 Via Mail: 24022 North 4th Ave., Siren, WI 54872 Applications will be taken until position is filled!

Polaris Industries is HIRING! Seeking Group Leader & Planner

SIREN SCHOOL DISTRICT

COACHING POSITION AVAILABLE W/F/S/G/L/U/SCF Girls Varsity Hockey Coach for 2012 - 13 Ryan Karsten, Athletic Director

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NOTICE OPEN BOOK FOR THE

TOWN OF CLAM FALLS THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012 4 to 6 p.m.

Open book for the Town of Clam Falls will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday, May 17, 2012, at the town hall. The tax roll will be available for your review, and the assessor will be present to answer your questions and concerns.

Betty Knutson, Clerk For the Town Board

NOTICE OF THE BOARD OF REVIEW FOR THE TOWN OF CLAM FALLS THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012 6 to 8 p.m.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Review for the Town of Clam Falls of Polk County shall hold its first meeting on the Thursday, May 17, 2012, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Clam Falls town hall.

Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the Board of Review and procedural requirements if appearing before the board: No person shall be allowed to appear before the Board of Review, to testify to the Board of Review by telephone, or to contest the amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of the assessor to view such property.

After the first meeting of the Board of Review and before the Board of Review final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the Board of Review may contact, or provide information to, a member of the Board of Review about the person’s objection, except at a session of the Board of Review.

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board of Review by telephone, or contest the amount of assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the Board of Review, or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed because the person has been granted a waiver of the 48hour notice of an intent to file a written objection by appearing before the Board of Review during the first two hours of the meeting and showing good cause for failure to meet the 48-hour notice requirement and files a written objection, that the person provides to the Clerk of the Board of Review notice as to whether the person will ask for removal of any Board of Review members and, if so, which member will be removed and the person’s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take.

When appearing before the Board of Review, the person shall specify, in writing, the person’s estimate of the value of the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the person’s objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at that estimate.

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or subject or object to a valuation if that valuation was made by the Assessor or the objector using the income method unless the person supplies the Assessor all of the information about income and expenses, as specified in the manual under Sec. 73.03(2a), that the Assessor requests. The Town of Clam Falls has an ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the Assessor under this paragraph which provides exemptions for persons using the information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or of the duties of their office or by order of a court. The information that is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determined that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under Section 19.35(1) of Wis. Statutes.

The Board of Review shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all ill or disabled persons who present to the Board of Review a letter from a physician, surgeon or osteopath that confirms their illness or disability. No other persons may testify by telephone.

Please contact Betty Knutson, Clerk, 3335-90th St., Frederic, WI 54837 (telephone 715-653-4206 [home] or 715327-4807 [work]), at least 48 hours before the meeting of the Board of Review stating your intention to file a written objection to the assessment. If the clerk is not available, please leave a message on the answering machine stating your name, address, telephone number and your intention to file a written objection to the assessment.

Respectfully submitted, Town of Clam Falls Betty Knutson, Clerk 558998 26a 37L WNAXLP

Polaris Industries, Inc. Osceola, WI

Group Leaders:

Provide training and leadership to direct hourly employees and to meet and exceed production, safety and quality standards.

Coach, develop, motivate, and train employees to be efficient and productive. Enforce company policies, procedures and systems from all areas within the company. Ensure that a quality product is produced in an efficient workflow while meeting all requirements in responsibilities stated under safety, quality, employees, policy and procedures, housekeeping and confidentiality. Experience in production environment and high school diploma or GED required. Supervisor certificate and/or 2-year degree desired. Ability to work overtime and weekends required.

Plant Planner:

Plant Planner is responsible for inventory control, which includes expediting materials and parts purchased to meet production schedules and expected delivery dates. Performs cycle counts for inventory accuracy, reconcile results, and ensure stopgap actions are in place to prevent reoccurrence. Liaises with central planners to locate parts and expedite work. Runs daily shortage report and take needed action for resolution. Controls inventory levels and ensuring that turnover targets are achieved in assigned commodities. Analyzes inventory for opportunity to improve turns and identify excess. 1 - 3 years’ previous planning/inventory control experience required. High school diploma or GED required, Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Knowledge of MRP system and Microsoft Office required, AS400 experience preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage and be efficient with multiple tasks.

To learn more & apply visit the careers section of our Web site at: 559124 26a,dp 37Lp ww.polarisindustries.com/careers

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review for the Town of Siren of Burnett County will be held on Monday, June 4, 2012, from 5 - 7 p.m., at the Siren Town Hall, 7240 South Long Lake Road. For appointments call 800-721-4157.

Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the Board of Review and procedural requirements if appearing before the Board.

No person shall be allowed to appear before the Board of Review, to testify to the Board by telephone or to contest the amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of the Assessor to view such property.

After the first meeting of the Board of Review and before the Board’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the Board of Review may contact or provide information to a member of the board about that person’s objection except at a session of the Board.

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or contest the amount of assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the Board or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed because the person has been granted a waiver of the 48-hour notice of an intent to file a written objection by appearing before the Board during the first two hours of the meeting and showing good cause for failure to meet the 48hour notice requirement and files a written objection, that the person provides to the Clerk of the Board of Review notice as to whether the person will ask for removal of any board members and, if so, which member will be removed and the person’s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take. When appearing before the Board, the person shall specify, in writing, the person’s estimate of the value of the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the person’s objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at the estimate.

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or subject or object to a valuation; if that valuation was made by the Assessor or the Objector using the income method; unless the person supplies the Assessor all of the information about income and expenses, as specified in the manual under Sec. 73.03(2a), that the assessor requests. The municipality or County shall provide by ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the Assessor under this paragraph and shall provide exceptions for persons using the information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or of the duties of their office by order of a court. The information that is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determined that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under Sec. 19.35(1) of Wis. Statutes.

The Board shall hear upon oath, by telephone, ill or disabled persons who present to the Board a letter from a physician, surgeon or osteopath that confirms their illness or disability. No other person may testify by telephone.

Mary Hunter, Clerk 559538 37L WNALXP Town of Siren

RECALL PRIMARY MAY FOR8, 2012 PARTISAN ELECTION LOCATION AND HOURS OF POLLING PLACES

The Recall Primary for Partisan Election will be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, in the State of Wisconsin. This notice of location and hours of polling places is published on behalf of the municipalities. Following is a list of polling place locations for Burnett County municipalities: Town of Anderson Town of Blaine Town of Daniels Town of Dewey Town of Grantsburg Town of Jackson Town of LaFollette Town of Lincoln Town of Meenon Town of Oakland Town of Roosevelt Town of Rusk

Town Hall Town Hall (Northland Comm Ctr.) Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall (Timberland Luth. Church) Town Hall

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

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

Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Town Hall Village Hall Village Hall Community Center

5364 County Rd. X 28390 County Rd. H 7240 S. Long Lake Rd. 7551 Main Street 11811 Town Hall Rd. 9015 County Rd. F 31000 Namekagon Trail 12259 County Rd. F 11610 State Rd. 70 316 S. Brad St. 24049 First Ave. N. 7421 Main St. W.

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

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

Town of Roosevelt Patricia Hayden 2997 County Road EE Shell Lake, WI 54871 715-468-2468 Town of Rusk Bonnie Harder, Clerk 26985 E. Benoit Lake Rd. Spooner, WI 54801 715-635-4723 Town of Sand Lake Peggy Tolbert P.O. Box 165 Webster, WI 54893 715-222-9375 Town of Scott Kim Simon, Clerk 28390 County Rd. H Spooner, WI 54801 715-635-2308 Town of Siren Mary Hunter, Clerk 23340 Soderberg Rd. Siren, WI 54872 715-349-5119

Town of Swiss Judy Dykstra, Clerk 7551 Main St. P.O. Box 157 Danbury, WI 54830 Office: 715-656-3030 Town of Trade Lake Deborah Christian, Clerk 13361 St. Rd. 48 Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-488-2600 Town of Union David Olson, Clerk 8347 Grover Pt. Rd. Webster, WI 54893 715-866-4129 Town of Webb Lake Gail Keup, Clerk 2363 Escape Drive Webb Lake, WI 54830 715-259-3439 Town of West Marshland Margaret A. Hess, Clerk 25161 Spaulding Rd. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-2922

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

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Notices VILLAGE OF LUCK VOTING EQUIPMENT TESTING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public test of the electronic voting equipment to be used at the May 8, 2012, Recall Primary Election, will be held at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 4, 2012, at the Luck Village Hall. This test is open to the general public.

Kristina Handt, Village Administrator 559540 37L WNAXLP

OPEN BOOK - TOWN OF SIREN The Open Book for the Town of Siren will be held on Monday, May 7, 2012, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Siren Town Hall, 7240 South Long Lake Road. The assessor will be available at this time to hear any and all concerns pertaining to your property located in the Town of Siren. Please schedule an appointment by calling Associated Appraisal Consultants at 800-7214157.

Notice is hereby given this 25th day of April, 2012, by Mary Hunter, Clerk.

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NOTICE - SIREN SANITARY DISTRICT TOWN OF SIREN BOARD MEETINGS The Siren Sanitary District will hold their monthly Board Meeting on Thurs., May 10, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Siren Town Hall. Immediately following the Sanitary District Meeting the Town of Siren will hold their monthly Board Meeting at approximately 6:45 p.m. The agenda will be posted. If you wish to be on the agenda, please call Mary Hunter, Clerk.

Mary Hunter, Clerk, 715-349-5119 559608 37L WNAXLP

NOTICE OF PARTISAN RECALL PRIMARY FOR THE OFFICES OF GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR AND SAMPLE BALLOTS May 8, 2012

OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK TO THE ELECTORS OF BURNETT COUNTY: Notice is hereby given of a partisan recall primary to be held in the several wards in Burnett County, on the 8th day of May, 2012, at which the statewide officers named below shall be chosen.

The names of the candidates for each office to be voted for, whose nominations have been certified to or filed in this office, are given under the title of the office, each in its proper column, together with the questions submitted to a vote, for a referendum, if any, in the sample ballot below.

INFORMATION TO ELECTORS Upon entering the polling place, an elector shall give his or her name and address and sign the poll list before being permitted to vote. If an elector is not registered to vote, an elector may register to vote at the polling place serving his or her residence if the elector provides proof of residence. Where ballots are distributed to electors, the initials of two inspectors must appear on the ballot. Upon being permitted to vote, the elector shall retire alone to a voting booth and cast his or her ballot except that an elector who is a parent or guardian may be accompanied by the elector’s minor child or minor ward. An election official may inform the elector of the proper manner for casting a vote, but the official may not in any manner advise or indicate a particular voting choice.

WHERE PAPER BALLOTS ARE USED Where paper ballots are used, the elector shall make a cross (X) in the square next to the name of the candidate for whom he or she intends to vote. The elector may only vote once for each office. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the elector shall write in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote.

WHERE TOUCH SCREEN VOTING SYSTEMS ARE USED If a party preference screen is provided, the elector shall select the party of his or her preference by touching the party name or by using the keypad. The elector shall then select the candidate for whom he or she intends to vote by touching the candidate’s name or using the keypad. To vote for a person whose

name does not appear on the ballot, the elector shall type in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote.

The vote should not be cast in any other manner. If the elector spoils a paper or optical scan ballot, he or she shall return it to an election official who shall issue another ballot in its place, but not more than three ballots shall be issued to any one elector. If the ballot has not been initialed by two inspectors or is defective in any other way, the elector shall return it to the election official, who shall issue a proper ballot in its place.

The elector may spoil a touch screen ballot at the voting station. Not more than five minutes’ time shall be allowed inside a voting booth or machine. Sample ballots or other materials to assist the elector in casting his or her vote may be taken into the booth and copied. The sample ballot shall not be shown to anyone so as to reveal how the ballot is marked.

After an official paper ballot is marked, it shall be folded so the inside marks do not show, but so the printed endorsements and inspectors’ initials on the outside do show. The elector shall leave the booth, deposit the ballot in the ballot box, or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit. The elector shall discard unused partisan ballots in a locked discard box. The elector shall leave the polling place promptly.

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

After an official Touch Screen ballot is marked, the elector shall leave the polling place promptly.

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

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Wanda Hinrichs, Burnett County Clerk County Government Center, Room 150 7410 County Rd. K #105 Siren, WI 54872 715-349-2173

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NOTICE OF PARTISAN RECALL PRIMARY FOR THE OFFICES OF GOVERNOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR AND SAMPLE BALLOTS May 8, 2012

OFFICE OF THE POLK COUNTY CLERK TO THE ELECTORS OF POLK COUNTY: Notice is hereby given of a partisan recall primary to be held in the several wards in Polk County, on the 8th day of May, 2012, at which the statewide officers named below shall be chosen.

The names of the candidates for each office to be voted for, whose nominations have been certified to or filed in this office, are given under the title of the office, each in its proper column, in the sample ballot below.

INFORMATION TO ELECTORS Upon entering the polling place, an elector shall give his or her name and address and sign the poll list before being permitted to vote. If an elector is not registered to vote, an elector may register to vote at the polling place serving his or her residence if the elector provides proof of residence. Where ballots are distributed to electors, the initials of two inspectors must appear on the ballot. Upon being permitted to vote, the elector shall retire alone to a voting booth and cast his or her ballot except that an elector who is a parent or guardian may be accompanied by the elector’s minor child or minor ward. An election official may inform the elector of the proper manner for casting a vote, but the official may not in any manner advise or indicate a particular voting choice.

WHERE PAPER BALLOTS ARE USED Where paper ballots are used, the elector shall make a cross (X) in the square next to the name of the candidate for whom he or she intends to vote. The elector may only vote once for each office. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the elector shall write in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote.

WHERE OPTICAL SCAN VOTING SYSTEMS ARE USED Where optical scan voting is used, if a party preference section is provided, the elector may fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to the party of his or her choice. The elector shall then fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to the name of the candidate for whom he or she intends to vote. The elector may only vote once for each office. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the elector shall write in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote, and fill in the oval or connect the arrow on the write-in line.

WHERE TOUCH SCREEN VOTING SYSTEMS ARE USED If a party preference screen is provided, the elector shall select the party of his or her preference by touching the party name or by using the keypad. The elector shall then select the candidate for whom he or she intends to vote by touching the candidate’s name or using the keypad. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the elector shall type in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote.

The vote should not be cast in any other manner. If the elector spoils a paper or optical scan ballot, he or she shall return it to an election official who shall issue another ballot in its place, but not more than three ballots shall be issued to any one elector. If the ballot has not been initialed by two inspectors or is defective in any other way, the elector shall return it to the election official, who shall issue a proper ballot in its place. The elector may spoil a touch screen ballot at the voting station. Not more than five minutes’ time shall be allowed inside a voting booth or machine. Sample ballots or other materials to assist the elector in casting his or her vote may be taken into the booth and copied. The sample ballot shall not be shown to anyone so as to reveal how the ballot is marked.

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After an official paper ballot is marked, it shall be folded so the inside marks do not show, but so the printed endorsements and inspectors’ initials on the outside do show. The elector shall leave the booth, deposit the ballot in the ballot box, or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit. The elector shall discard unused partisan ballots in a locked discard box. The elector shall leave the polling place promptly.

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

After an official Touch Screen ballot is marked, the elector shall leave the polling place promptly.

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

The following is a sample of the official ballots:

Carole T. Wondra, Polk County Clerk

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Traveling the Tracks across America FREDERIC – Recently, Frederic Elementary School’s Traveling the Tracks across America all-school thematic unit came to an exciting conclusion. A showcase event was held in the gym on Thursday, April 12. All students and visitors traveled along the gym visiting classrooms displays from the Midwest farming including string cheese donated by Burnett Dairy and the making of butter, to the cowboys and the California Gold Rush of the West.

There were also special performances on stage where the kindergarteners danced the hula, and the Frederic Mighty Vikings sang “There’s a Hole in the Bucket, Dear Liza.” The fifth-grade bells joined the action by performing “Bound for Glory.” Students ran the stations and taught others about their region and what they learned throughout the thematic unit.

The afternoon included a puppet show performed by the Crosswalk Church Puppet Performers

under the direction of Amy Tinman and Jill Lundberg. The students were dazzled by the puppetry, music, props and glowin-the-dark effects. An amazing job was done performing the song “I’m Proud to be an American” where the performers took a break from the puppets and performed with white gloves spelling glowin-the-dark patriotic words and symbols.

In conclusion, on Friday, April 13, the entire elementary school visited Historic Fort Snelling thanks to Polk-Burnett Operation Round-Up funds. The students enjoyed costume re-enactments throughout the areas of the fort, including a fun marching demonstration. This field trip was an excellent ending to the 2012 thematic unit.

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Grantsburg Instrumental Pops Concert

by Priscilla Bauer Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – It was time to strike up the bands for Grantsburg music department’s Instrumental Pops Concert held Monday, April 30, in the school’s high school gymnasium.

This year’s concert featured new arrangements of popular music written by the school’s music students.

The fifth- through 12th-grade bands took turns presenting a variety of music, from jazz tunes to rock and roll hits and classical selections.

The audience was kept laughing during a comical Faculty vs. Band competi-

Narrator Briena Jensen got help from the Old Grey Goose, played by Chaz Norenberg, and Chef Pierre, played by Paul MacKean, telling the story of the growing appetite of Aunt Rhodie, played by Drew McNally, as she prepared her holiday meal. The fifth-grade band’s lively musical selections accompanied the humorous telling of the tale. – Photos by Priscilla Bauer

The “Baroque Sonata” arranged by Sigurd M. Rascher for alto saxophone was performed

by RuthAnn Pedersen during the Grantsburg music department’s pops concert on Monday, April 30.

Carter Lee wowed the pop concert audience with his snare drum solo rendition of “Gladstone Cadets” arranged by John Pratt.

tion. While the seventh- and eighth-grade bands performed with their traditional instruments, middle school faculty, Principal Brad Jones and math teacher Steve Johnson, used some curious and crazy items, including balloons and bubble wrap, to make preposterous percussion sounds.

Emotions ran high at the end of the concert when senior music students surprised the band director for fifth through 12th grade, Andrew Schulz, and high and middle schools music assistant Angela Bram with gifts in recognition for their dedication to the schools students and music program.

Band Director Andrew Schulz showed his amusement as Grantsburg Middle School Principal Brad Jones took the audience’s accolades after his winning performance in the Faculty vs. Band challenge held during the school’s pop concert.

Seventh-grade flutist Liza Hartshorn played “Around the World in 80 Measures” with her fellow band members at the Grantsburg music department’s pop concert Monday evening.

Grantsburg High and Middle Schools music assistant Angela Bram directed the goggled Handbell Divas plus Nick, Joe and Damon as the choir performed “Just Dance” by Lady Gaga.

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Emotions ran high at the end of the concert when senior music students surprised the band director for fifth through 12th grade, Andrew Schulz, and high and middle schools music assistant Angela Bram with gifts in recognition for their dedication to the school’s students and music program.

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Thriving Grantsburg Library is no mystery

by Priscilla Bauer Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – The brightly decorated cupcakes in the center of each table were hard to miss or resist by the 150 guests coming to celebrate the 65th birthday and continuing longevity of a Grantsburg institution.

The special birthday sweets guests were treated to were a fun way to recognize the Grantsburg Library’s milestone birthday.

Founded 65 years ago, the library not only provides patrons with a place to come for books but also for a variety of other valuable user services.

For the past eight years the Friends of the Grantsburg Library group has hosted a spring gala fundraiser – this year’s was on Saturday, April 21 – to benefit the library and each year loyal patrons have given generously in support of this valuable community resource.

Bruce Erickson, representing the Friends of the Library gala committee, welcomed guests to the fundraiser event, which included a silent auction, a social hour and dinner followed by a keynote speaker.

Erickson thanked guests for their continued support of the library and then spoke of the library’s new 2,500-squarefoot expansion, which will add space for new digital technology and a stage area for community, educational and cultural activities and programs. The new space will provide for more individual study, digital media and separate meeting and teaching areas. A casual coffee-house reading area and a more efficient staff area are also planned as part of the expansion.

Erickson then introduced guest author William Kent Krueger. Krueger is the writer of a mystery series set in the north woods of Minnesota. His books include “Northwest Angle” and “Vermillion Drift.”

Krueger began his remarks by telling the audience he was surprised at the large turnout. “I have to be honest. I thought there might be a half a dozen people here.

This is great. It warms my heart.”

Krueger went on to praise the Friends of the Library and library supporters for their efforts in keeping the Grantsburg Li-

Bruce Erickson, representing the Friends of the Library gala committee, welcomed guests to the library gala fundraiser event and t h a n k e d guests for their continued support of the library.

Guest author William Kent Krueger talked to Ruby Lindquist and Velvet Rantala at the Grantsburg Library Gala on Saturday, April 21, at the Crex Convention Center. – Photos by Priscila Bauer brary vital and growing. “Friends of Library groups are the best friends libraries have today,” Krueger told the group.

“With the current condition of the economy the need for libraries goes up.”

“Libraries,” said Krueger, “guide us in significant ways. Libraries are the archives of our culture and if they are gone there goes our culture.”

Krueger then told the audience the story of how he become a writer. “I became a writer because my parents read to me and I learned the magic possible with words.”

Krueger asked the audience to recall the Little Golden Books. “Do you remember those odd little books?

“My favorite was ‘The Happy Family.’

Nothing that exciting happened in the book, about a family with a mother, father and two children, but when my father read it he always added to the story. And what I learned from that was a story, once begun, can go anywhere.”

Krueger said he always wanted to write stories and in third grade remembered writing a story called “The Walking Dictionary.”

“My mother was an English teacher and was always going around the house saying people didn’t use the dictionary

enough. So I wrote this story about a dictionary with legs who walks to people who need to use it,” said Krueger, smiling.

“My parents and teacher oohed and ahhed over it and I knew after that I was going to be a writer.”

Krueger said at 18 he fell in love with Hemingway - his image and his writing.

“I wanted to be Ernest Hemingway and spent a long time trying to write the great American novel.”

Krueger said that changed when he was in his late 30s and applied for a Bush Artist Fellowship in 1987. “My wife told me if I wanted to write I should just quit my job and write no matter if I got the fellowship or not. Well, I got the fellowship, allowing me to just write for a year and once again I tried to write the “Great American Novel.” I did complete a book called the ‘The Demon Hunter’ and it was crap. I had failed.”

Krueger said he didn’t write for two years and only started again after he gave up on the idea of writing that great American novel.

After a friend told Krueger to write a mystery because publishers will print anything in that genre, he decided to give it a try. He found he liked what he calls “the very sturdy but flexible structure”

the mystery genre affords writers.

“Writing mystery is not easy; readers are smart and expect a lot. You have to have complex characters, powerful language and dialogue,” Krueger explained.

“And you have to give them a puzzle. It’s an enormous challenge and I love that challenge.”

Krueger’s enthusiasm for writing was no more apparent than when he made this remark: “Words are jewels and if placed right on a page, my God do they sparkle.”

Krueger said a writer needs to understand what makes people do the mundane tasks to be able to write believably.

“What makes a book great is the art of telling the story. You have to tell the story in a way that’s compelling,” said Krueger.

“We are all looking for meaning in our lives. Life is chaos and stories help us through that chaos,” commented Krueger in his closing remarks.

Krueger ended his presentation by reading a lighthearted poem he wrote professing his love of being a mystery writer.

As the evening drew to a close, the delicious-looking cupcakes called and desire could be seen in the eyes of guests.

But while there was a desire for dessert, to be sure, a more important desire was felt by the guests, too, that the library will continue in its mission of providing quality services to the community.

And this commitment by the Friends of the Library and the many library supporters is why a thriving Grantsburg Library is no mystery, no mystery at all.

A library patron looked over the model of the library’s planned 2,500square-foot expansion displayed at the Friends of the Library gala on Saturday, April 21, at the Crex Convention Center.

Bruce Erickson stood by the handmade quilt made by Bev Hayes, which will be raffled off at Big Gust Days by the Friends of the Library.

Guest author William Kent Krueger ended his presentation by reading a lighthearted poem he wrote professing his love of being a mystery writer.

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Fourth- and fifth-grade spring concert

Frederic

The Scotties performing in the fourth- and fifthgrade presentation of Disney’s “101 Dalmatians Kids” were Will Underwood, Coby Russell, Madison Olson and Landyn Johnson.

The fifth-grade band performed two numbers, “When the Saints Go Marching In” and “Rockin’ the Blues,” during the spring concert on Thursday, April 26, under the direction of Patti Burns.

– Photos by Becky Amundson

The poodles for Disney’s “101 Dalmatian Kids” were Hannah Schott, Elaine Lahti, Katie Peterson and Hanna Songas.

The fifth-grade handbell choir performed three musical numbers during the fourth- and fifth-grade spring concert held Thursday, April 26, at Frederic under the direction of Pat Anderson.

Mrs. Sorensen’s and Mrs. Denn’s fourth-grade classes presented a drumming demonstration during the spring concert.

Elementary spring concert

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Sixth-grade band members, front row (L to R): Cashton Ellefson, Payton Ellefson, Jack As the boys listen, Luck’s fourth-, fifth- and sixth-grade girls sing “Set Fire to the Rain” during the Johansen, Jenny Olson, Kelsey Paulson, Meredith Thompson and Billy Lipoff. Back row: Luck Elementary spring concert. – Photos by Lori Nelson Michael Delany, Jonah Tretsven and Marissa Lundquist concentrate on hitting the right notes while playing “The Thunderer” during the Luck Elementary spring concert.

LUCK – Luck’s Elementary spring concert was held on Thursday, April 26. It featured two numbers by the fifth-grade band and three numbers by the sixth-grade band. The vocal presentation was a show called “Top 40.” It featured students from the fourth, fifth and sixth grades singing Top 40 hits from the ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s and, with adaptations by Luck student Steven Holdt, the 2000s and even the 2012s.

LEFT: Bennett Jensen sings a solo on the Top 40 hit song, “Have You Seen Her?” during Luck’s Elementary spring concert.

RIGHT: Tatianna Feit, Dylan Schaar, Breanna White and others sing “R-O-C-K in the U.S.A.” during the Top 40 vocal portion of Luck’s Elementary spring concert, Thursday, April 26.

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her friend, Joanne, were shopping in the mall when Mom smiled and said, “My cat can Joe Roberts play chess!”

With a shocked expression, Joanne replied, “Really? It must be a very smart cat!”

My mother grinned and said, “Well ... actually, I don’t know about that. I usually win three out of four times.”

••• A tourist asked a man in uniform, “Are you a policeman?”

“No” said the man, “I am an undercover detective.”

The tourist replied, “So why are you in uniform?”

The detective said, “Today is my day off.”

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Laughs

Ag on the Lawn Day is May 8 at Luck School LUCK - One annual event which is a local spring hallmark is Ag on the Lawn Day at Luck School. On Tuesday, May 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., there will be a variety of activities to enjoy on the field south of the school. All ages are welcome to browse and learn. If weather does not cooperate on Tuesday, May 8, there will be an alternative date on Wednesday, May 9.

There will be a petting zoo consisting of cattle, horses, sheep, pigs and exotic animals. Tractors and equipment will be on display. Demonstrations will also be given on the benefits of composting by Barb Kass, and horse tricks by Jerry Halverson. Attendees will have the opportunity to make and take a 55-gallon rain barrel for $10, sponsored by the Bone Lake Beavers 4-H Club and Luck Community Ed. To top off a pleasant day outside, there will be ice cream, milk and cheese samples for everyone.

Ag on the Lawn is coordinated by Mr. Tom Wesle, Luck High School agriculture teacher and FFA advisor, and the FFA Club. - submitted

Luck area ACS walk/run set for May 12

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things that matter in life can be learned in a garden.

My friend, Mary, is letting me help in her garden. I am a fairly inept gardener’s assistant. My Carrie Classon mother and sister are wonderful gardeners as was my grandmother. I have long harbored the suspicion that gardening (like mechanical engineering and mathematics) skipped over me when talents were being handed out. Mary is a Master Gardener, and her usual corps of teenage assistants are not yet available, so Mary is allowing me to help her reduce the weeds growing rampant in this peculiar early spring.

I like it.

I sit in the dirt and pull up little weeds and break off dead stems and have a fine time. Mary gives me very detailed instructions on what to pull up and what to leave because I am not very good at identifying what is supposed to be growing and what is our enemy. I have accidentally pulled up a few things I was not supposed to, usually when their roots became entwined around dead stalks that I pulled with a little too much gusto. But far more often my mistake is to leave growing what should not be there.

That is one of the many things a Master Gardener knows that I do not.

I grow fond of the little green shoots sticking up between the rocks or under a larger plant, and I find it hard to believe I am supposed to uproot the harmless little things. Only with Mary’s insistence do I yank them up. I have been astonished to learn that Mary even pulls out plants she likes because there are too many of them or they are in the wrong place, making it hard for something else to grow.

This is why there is so much to learn in a garden.

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LUCK - Forty folks gathered Thursday night, April 26, at the Luck Museum to explore their Danish heritage led

by Marguerite (Marge) Hallquist of Amery and Judy Wester of Centuria. Although a single Norwegian and two Swedes were present, they quietly listened as the Danes held forth on the who, what, where, why and how of Danish immigration to the Midwest.

Wester introduced the discussion, showing a large map of Denmark where her project through the Polk County Genealogy Society is to pinpoint where local families originated. If you would like help with your Danish roots, drop into the museum on Mondays, 1-4 p.m., when the genealogical society meets.

Wester told us about her own Danish roots, including some that are quite tangled and some that are grafted across families. She has been actively working on her own family history for many decades.

Hallquist, whose roots are from the Bone Lake area, began by telling of her own family coming to America.

Her father came to the U.S., first to Oregon, then back to

Cold Turkey

Ford rolled off the assembly line, Americans have had an infatuation with their cars. Most of us re- John W. Ingalls call names such as Buick or Packard or maybe even Pierce Arrow but what about Duisenberg, LaSalle, Hudson, Nash or DeSoto? As the classic cars of the 1930s and 1940s faded away, the muscle cars of the ‘50s and ‘60s made their appearance. The Ford Mustang or the classic ’55 Chevy now carry hefty price tags and are pampered and polished by their owners.

No longer was the automobile simply used for transportation or commuting. It became a focal point in society as entertainment and dining became connected with the family car. The first drive-in theater opened in 1933 and the first Sonic drive-in, which promoted the automobile dining experience, opened in 1953 in Oklahoma City, serving hamburgers, hot dogs and root beer. Sonic now has over 3,500 drive-in restaurants across the country. Recognizing this success, many independent drive-in eateries were started and continue to thrive in small towns across America.

It was one of these classic American eating establishments which became our destination on Sunday. I

Till next time, —Carrie

Danish heritage explored at PCGS meeting

LUCK – If you haven’t gotten on a team, or want to walk individually, for Luck Area’s annual American Cancer Society’s Walk/Run at Luck High School, May 12, there is still time to register.

Preregistration of $5 should be sent to Jaime Anderson, 505 First St. South, Luck, WI 54853 or dropped off at Luck Medic Clinic – ARMC. Registration is $10 on the day of the event. Tribute flags can still be purchased for a minimum $5 donation from Marcia Anderson, 1512 Lake Ave., Luck, WI 54853. These flags will be displayed along the new one-, three- and five-mile route, led by this year’s honorary chairperson, Judy Erickson.

Registration and team photos are from 8 – 9 a.m. Team captains will be designated a time for pictures. Please be prompt. Cancer survivors are asked to stop at the survivors table to be specially recognized. Refreshments will be available before and after the walk/run. Water will be available along the route. T-shirts are given to each participant that raises $60 or more. Prizes will be given for the top fundraisers. A silent auction will be held for an autographed Packer football. Luck and Frederic golf courses will be donating passes for golf. Amanda McKinney will be donating her hair for Locks of Love, cut by Cheryl Koch.

There are other cancer fundraising organizations in the country, but the American Cancer Society is what this community has supported through this walk/run these past 17 years. Some of its accomplishments include the Pap test to detect cervical cancer, cure for leukemia with combination chemotherapy, discovery of the structure of DNA, PSA test for prostate cancer screening, breast cancer and heredThe audience was split between the happy and sad Danes, itary link, mammography to screen for breast cancer and linking smoking to cancer. The society is grateful for this based on their religious affiliation. Can you distinguish which are which? - Photos submitted continued support.- submitted

A sundae drive

I have been trying to become a better gardener in my own life. I see little weeds in my life at every turn, and often I am just as reluctant to pull them up – especially when they are still small, innocent-looking shoots.

My friends tell me that I have an astonishing capacity to ignore unpleasant truths. I think this is because these truths usually begin very small, and I simply fail to notice them until they have become towering thistles blocking out the sun. Niggling fears of confrontation are left to grow when they could have been nipped out immediately. Difficult conversations, hard questions, all are so much easier to pluck when they are tiny weeds than after they’ve become large and deeply rooted.

A master gardener knows that it is not just removing the weed that is important, so is making room for the plants she wants to grow. Weeds take up space and consume energy. Weeds move into the sunlight and block it from the plants she is trying to encourage. Some plants might be welcome in the right environment, but a wise gardener knows when they do and do not belong, and the sooner they are weeded, the better the garden will be.

Again and again I am astonished how doing something briefly unpleasant, or facing an uncomfortable reality, frees me to be more creative, more carefree, more alive. Suddenly I feel I am getting my share of the sun. I am freer to grow.

By the end of the day I had pulled out buckets of weeds. It kept getting easier the longer I did it. I’m thinking, with a little practice, I might not be such a bad gardener after all.

MD

can’t say that I have a love affair with my car. Not anywhere near new and certainly not a classic, it is functional and paid for so there is little incentive to change.

After attending church services on Sunday we turned the car toward the local drive-in and set-

tled into a stall.

The carhops were quick to attend to our nutritional wants and needs. After surveying the menu posted on the sign, we ordered and waited. Most cars today have power windows, even older cars, so before we gave our menu selections we had to turn on the car key.

It was perhaps a slightly longer wait than usual but not to any significant degree. The food was served hot and tasty. A classic cheeseburger and fries and a frosty mug of root beer was my selection and a great way to begin the seasonal drive-in dining experience. I slurped the icy root beer, savoring the syrupy sweetness. We talked, we laughed and we visited with other diners enjoying the same experience. It was relaxing and a great way to spend some lazy time on a Sunday afternoon.

After licking the last bit of salt from the french fries off of our fingers, one the passengers in the car de-

Denmark and after military service, came to the Bone Lake area where he knew N. N. Dueholm had located.

Dueholm had come from the same Danish village. In 1887 her father bought a farm near Bone Lake.

Danes settled in the area around Bone Lake, Luck, West Denmark, Cushing and to Eureka beginning in the 1860s.

They established their own Danish-speaking Lutheran churches.

The Eureka Baptist church also had a Dan- Marguerite Hallquist addressed ish origin. a large audience Thursday, April Hallquist told about 26, at the Luck Museum on the the split in the Lutheran Danish heritage of the area. church between two philosophies, the “Happy Danes” in West Denmark and the “Sad” or pious Danes who split into the St. Peter’s church north of Luck. To the kids, the main difference was the Happy Danes could dance and the others thought it was a sin.

The West Denmark group tried to preserve the Danish language and customs.

The meeting shifted to audience participation where one after the other, folks told about their Danish roots and coming to America. If you are interested in Danish immigration, the Luck Area Historical Society attempted, somewhat successfully, to videotape the whole presentation and will make it available later in May. – submitted by the Luck Area Historical Society

cided to order a vanilla shake. Another order and another short wait but we had no plans and no need to hurry off. Finally it was time to leave. Most diners signal their plans for departure by starting the car. I turned the key but there was no surge of the engine, only a sickly anemic clicking sound from the starter.

The dome lights flickered and faded. In disbelief, I turned the key again and again only to hear the same clicking. It seemed to be sending out a Morse code signal to anyone within hearing distance that there was an idiot behind the wheel. The clicking faded into an electronic groan and then silence. The battery was dead.

One of the other diners at the drive-in graciously agreed to drive to our home and get a pair of jumper cables. He had no choice in the matter, he was our son-in-law. Since we weren’t going anywhere, we ordered again. This time it was a chocolate banana shake and a crème de menthe sundae. We talked and laughed at our predicament. Frankly, it was very relaxing to be stranded at a place where we could continue eating as long as we wanted.

Eventually we were rescued. A simple connection of the cables and we were headed down the road, none the worse for being stranded. We actually learned a simple lesson. If you want to recharge your batteries, go for a sundae drive.

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Living and sharing a passion for history

Folle Avoine Chronicles

Kristine Bougie has no doubt about

Fur Trade in Nebraska, and besides learning a lot—especially by viewing their large artifact collection – invited the director to visit us at Folle Avoine.”

Utilizing every scrap of info, even if she just stores it in the back of her mind, Kris delights in her craft by building up a wealth of knowledge, then winnowing it down so she’s able to present the most salient ideas and information to enhance each visitor’s experience.

Bougie disagrees with the notion that history is something set in stone. As she explains, “you always run into names of things that throw you off track; plus many everyday items they used are no longer around today, so it takes a lot of detective work to figure it all out.”

Which puts to rest the notion that history is “done.” Delving into the past is like learning a foreign language, and notions about how things really were are always changing.

Bougie’s research into clothing styles of fur trade times is a good example of rediscovering solid historical info, even if it refutes long-held stereotypes. As she explains, “what is most interesting to me is the amount of textiles that were brought in by the traders. I used to picture the Ojibwe wearing only buckskin dresses and other clothing with fur capes but it’s obvious that via the trade they were wearing a variety of woolen, linen, and calico fabrics—as strap dresses, leggings, and shirts (many pre-

History guide Kristine Bougie (left) visits with site volunteer Vicky Cummings at the Ojibwe Indian village at Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park.- Special photo made in Europe); plus decorating them with silver and brass ornaments, and silk multicolored ribbons.”

Utilizing her creative approach, what starts as a tour soon ends up as more of a comfortable discussion about the life then, as well as its impacts now. “I guess my favorite part of being at Folle Avoine,” She muses, “is when you can tell that the visitors are intrigued by what they are learning. I also love it when they ask questions—that way I know what topics or areas they are most interested in.” Cultivating her own interests via ongoing research fueled by voracious curiosity, Kristine Bougie is looking forward to another summer of

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visits at Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park. Starting Memorial Day weekend, visitors will be able to share her unique take on those times.

Meanwhile, the site’s museum, office, and gift shop are open weekdays. A special class on building a clay beehive French Canadian style clay oven is scheduled for Saturday, May 12—for information and/or to register call the site at 715-866-8890 or visit www.theforts.org.

Signed, Woodswhimsy

GRADUATION OPEN HOUSE Sat., May 5, from 1 - 6 p.m. at Bergmann’s Log Hall

Parent alert: Are you overlooking your child’s math development?

We’ve heard how beneficial it is to read to our kids before bed, sing songs and practice recognizing letters. There is little doubt that doing these things at an early age better prepares children for success in school. Word play is an important part of child development.

Words? Sure we get that. But what about numbers? Should we also be talking to our kids about math concepts? Are kids brains ready to soak this in too?

According to recent studies the answer is a resounding “Yes!” Early “number talk” is a key predictor of young children’s achievement in math once they get to school. This makes sense. Children between the ages of 14 and 30 months are rapidly developing their vocabularies. The more often we include math or number vocabulary in our conversations with young children, the more familiar these words and concepts are going to be for them when they reach school.

And yet, according to psychologist Susan Levine of the University of Chicago, “early number talk” is by no means common. In 2010, Levine published a study that showed large gaps in how often families used number vocabulary. Using recordings of parents talking to their kids, Levine showed that while it was not uncommon for some children to hear number language 1,800 times a week, other kids were only hearing about two dozen number words weekly.

Additionally, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Language and Social Psychology, we practice number talk with boys far more often than we do with girls.

In this study, Alicia Chang, a researcher at the University of Delaware, also using a series of collected recordings, found that mothers talked to their girl toddlers about number concepts only about half as often as they did with boys.

It might not come naturally at first, but with a little top-of-mind awareness, parents can easily make number talk with children a habit. Here are some great places to start:

• Play impromptu counting games: How many cars do you meet on the way to the store? How many trucks?

How many signs? How many toys or books did you pull Chris Wondra out? How many plates on the table?

• Find numbers in the environment: on signs, clocks, temperature readings, channels, volume bars, calendars.

• Talk about numbers in the weather – inches of rain or snow, temperatures, wind speeds.

• Discuss different measurements: estimate length or height of vehicles, buildings, people, animals, plants and trees.

• Discuss distance by counting things like steps.

Count cracks/sections in the sidewalk.

• Sometimes it’s fun to time events. How long does it take to brush teeth, put on boots or put away toys?

• Older children often have fun using numbers in discussions about sports, video games or history.

• And finally, in a follow-up study, Levine found that one of the most supportive kinds of number talk involved counting or labeling sets of between four and 10 objects: How many apples are in the fruit bowl? How many shirts in the laundry basket?

Opportunities for number play are all around us.

With a little effort, it’s easy and fun to work numbers into the conversations we have with young children.

Making this a habit will pay big dividends when they reach school.

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Editor’s note: Chris Wondra is a St. Croix Falls middle school teacher and founder of We Teach We Learn, a platform for educators and parents to connect over conversations about effective teaching and learning. Learn more at www.weteachwelearn.org or find We Teach We Learn on Facebook or Twitter.

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when her intrigue with Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park started. Bougie, now a history interpreter at the site, recalls that “the first time I came for an event I fell in love with the place. The re-created Ojibwe Indian village and fur post were where I wanted to be. So I started researching that time period.”

About to begin her third season of guiding people who come for the site tour, she continues to be fascinated by the fur trade and its effects on the people—Indian, white, and metis (Indian/white)— who lived there in 1802.

Folks who take her tours quickly notice that Bougie isn’t reciting some memorized script. She comfortably incorporates her extensive research findings into useful information she shares with visitors. Shortly after she discovered the Forts, she remembers asking reenactors who attend site events for study suggestions. In addition to reading the journals kept by two traders who lived at the original Forts Folle Avoine, she sifts through “any books I can get my hands on, especially those dealing with Ojibwe life and of course fur trade diaries, inventories, and other documents, all of which explain the interactions of the trade groups and Indians within an environment and enterprise where all had to work together, peacefully.”

Written sources, though, are just one part of Bougie’s probes into fur trade life. As she explains, “online museum collections are really great sources where one can actually see items of that day, plus view contemporary paintings and drawings of the period. I also keep up with people who have been to other museums and accessed collections I have not had the opportunity to get to ... yet. I recently visited the Museum of the

Any questions, call Jake at 715-205-8472 or 715-349-2230.

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Straight Lake State Park featured at expo

Straight Lake State Park, between Frederic and Luck, was featured with some of the newest completed segments of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, that runs through Polk County, at the 54th Midwest Mountaineering Outdoor Adventure Expo held Friday through Sunday, April 27-29, in Minneapolis. Roxanne White, Frederic, is shown pointing out the path across the state of the 1,100-mile hiking trail that starts from the west in Interstate Park, and follows the southern edge of the glacier that covered a great deal of Wisconsin until about 10,000 years ago. The Ice Age Trail Alliance and the local Indianhead chapter have held several trail-building events over the past two years to complete trail segments through Straight Lake State Park east of Luck and Frederic. Many interesting remnants of the glacier’s advance and retreat are easily seen in the Straight Lake segment. For more information on the Ice Age Trail, visit www.iceagetrail.org and other area trail opportunities at www.polkcountytourism.com. - Photo submitted

Do you remember?

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50 Years Ago Valedictorian of the Frederic Class of 1962 was Pixie Benson, and salutatorian was Marilyn Streed. Fortyeight seniors were set to graduate May 20.–Two pioneer residents of Frederic died during the week, Mr. Fred Bender, 87, and Mrs. Fred Hunter, (no first name given), 85.–The 1960 census figures were released, and showed the population of Wisconsin to be 3,951,777.–Milton Rudell of Rudell Motor Co., Frederic, said the Fort Motor Company’s Twin Cities assembly plant would be shipping special 50th-anniversary Golden Galaxie cars to every dealer in the Upper Midwest.–Jens Fossum Sr. sold his interest in Fossum & Son to his son, Jens Jr. and would formally retire, although he would still be around to offer advice and help when needed.–The contents of Ray’s Firestone Store were moved from the store on Oak Street to the new location on Hwy. 35, and the new store was expected to be open by the end of the week.–Honor students for the Webster graduating class were named: Fern Hughes, valedictorian, and co-salutatorians Judy Armstrong and Kathleen Snelson.–The theme for the Siren junior prom was Southern Serenade, with the decorating including white fences, canopies, hedges and a silhouette of a large colonial mansion.

King was Gerald Olson, queen was Bonnie Thomas, and crown bearers were Julie Schauers and Bradley Alden.–The Milltown Speedway was set to open May 5, and Lloyd Larson was expected to be a big threat, with his Hudson power plant mounted on a Model A frame.

The Amery Speedway would also be opening, May 6.

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Clara Witucki was chosen Frederic’s Citizen of the Year.–Kathy Martin, a Frederic graduate, and currently a sophomore at Carthage College, would serve a summer internship in the office of Sen. William Proxmire.–Hostesses at the Frederic Fine Arts Festival at the high school would be Miriam Early, Donna Iverson, LaRayne Melin and Joan Sederlund. Director and scriptwriter for the style show was Carole Hanson.

Emcee for the band and choir concert was Jack Route.

The show was May 9.–The Pheasant Inn in Siren was closed for remodeling and would have a grand opening when the work was complete.–Siren Junior and Senior High jazz bands and high school choir, under the direction of William Bittner, would present a concert on May 7. There would be a style show the following evening put on by the home ec students, and displays of art and woodworking by those departments both days.–Four Frederic music students won five first-division awards at the state solo and ensemble contest in Eau Claire.

They were Sherri Anderson, Susan Anderson, Polly Martin and Miriam Pederson.–The Polk-Burnett Education Association elected officers at the spring meeting.

They were Kermit Vallen, president; Sherwin Gronlund, vice president; and Dave Bieniasz, secretary-treasurer.

New executive committee member was Earl Nelson.

Other members of the executive committee were Stan Miller, Dale Soderbeck and James Yoder.

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Brandon McKinney, 7, of Luck, was a hero, credited with saving the lives of his family when he awoke at around 3:30 a.m., realized their house was on fire, and woke up his mother, Paula, and two brothers, Travis and Albert. The house was destroyed by the fire.-Frederic Elementary Principal Tom Twining submitted his resignation as he had accepted a position as principal of the Spooner K-4 School.–Roger Owens was elected chairman of the Frederic School Board.–Residents of the Town of St. Croix Falls were opposed to a dirt bike obstacle track that was being developed in the area by Curtiss Olson and MotoCity Raceway, a corporation owned

by Olson, David Barstow and Jerry Baillargeon.–NUE Outstanding Students were Jennifer Fossum, Frederic; Mark William Stapp, Grantsburg; Satoshi Kinoshita, Luck; Natalie Johnson, Cumberland; and B.J. Brenna, Turtle Lake.–Ann Bainbridge, a senior at Unity, was award the Pacesetter Scholarship at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa.–Frederic Badger Boys and Badger Girls delegates were Bryce Gibson, Brenda Hinrichs and Beth Lundquist, with alternates Marianne Lauritsen and Troy Hackett.–Two small-plane incidents made the paper. Pilot Roger Spofford, Luck, was inspecting a power line south of La Crosse from the air when he collided with another power line and crashed, but walked away basically uninjured. The second incident happened at the Burnett County Airport. A Cessna 172 struck a deer on the runway during landing. Craig Peterson of Plymouth, Minn., was the pilot, and he and his three passengers were not injured.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Hey folks, wasn’t even sure if I’d be touching base with you this week as Mom is off visiting Granny in Victoria, British Columbia. No doubt she is having a good time visiting and so forth while we’re back home with Dad! Anyway, this will be short, I’m afraid, but I didn’t want you to think I had forgotten about you.

Lucas was very nice and sent me some updates on Friday so I could share with you. Chester the 8year-old ginger kitty and Linus definitely went to their new homes, much to everyone’s delight. Poor Charlie Brown, our longest term resident, is all alone now and no doubt really misses his brother Linus! I’m told Arnold’s adoption fell through but there is another application on him so hopefully that one pans out. Arnold is going to be a very large dog, he is only 5 months old and is already big!

Arnold is an Airedale terrier/Newfie mix with black curly hair and gray on his feet which makes him look like he’s wearing work socks! Lots of my

Happy Tails Await Arnell Humane Society of Polk County Juliet is a petite female gerbil. She is all black and fits in the palm of your hand. Juliet was found in a dumpster in the city of St. Croix Falls. She had been left there in her wire kennel for certain death.

The owner of the dumpster had noticed the wire kennel but had not seen Juliet in it. After a second day in the dumpster, Juliet was spotted and delivered to our shelter. She is doing well and hopes to find a new home soon. After her ordeal, Juliet is looking for a loving human to treat her with respect and kindness.

Gerbils are frisky pets that like to run on exercise wheels or through habitat tube mazes. They live to be 3 to 4 years old. Their teeth grow continuously so they require bones or twigs to chew on to keep them in check. They eat a well-rounded diet of seeds, vegetables and grains, found prepared at any pet store. Gerbils are social animals so it is best to have two, but they are also prolific breeders

Shelter

YAPpenings Sadie friends are just waiting to be adopted.

I want to tell you about the sweetest young gal named Darcy. She is approximately 1 year old and a beautiful chestnut and white colored pit bull terrier mix. We just love her at the shelter as

Moto

so keeping males and females together is not recommended.

Our floors in the dog kennel have been painted and the kennels are filling up.

Available are two beagle-mix females, Tandy and Scout. Tandy is a Juliet medium-size tricolor pup and Scout is smaller with a blue-merle-mix coat. Dudley is a poodle/bearded collie/retriever mix neutered male.

He is steel black with a long coat and a bouncy step. Sydney is a beautiful spayed female yellow Lab, 7 years old, with a loving heart of gold and gentle personality.

At 10 months, Tipper, a border collie/sheltie mix, already knows many commands, having been through puppy socialization and level one obedience. Tipper has a gorgeous black, white and sable coat. She is sensitive and has natural herding abilities. Wally is a cream Lhasa apso neutered male.

He is a people puppy, preferring people to other dog company. He loves to sit in your lap or take a walk,

Darcy has such a great and loving personality.

Don’t take my word for it, stop by and see for yourself.

There are lots of great kitties to choose from, like Moto, a 5-year-old black and white cat with very interesting markings. His sister Minnie is also at the shelter waiting for a new home. Both are great cats – Moto definitely knows the treat bag when you get it out of the cupboard. He waits patiently for his turn to receive them and purrs with appreciation!

So that’s about it for this week I’m afraid, but Mom will be home next Thursday so hopefully I will have more to tell you then.

Until then, have a wonderful week. Licks and tailwags!

The Humane Society of Burnett County is saving lives, one at a time. 7346 Midtown Road, Siren. www.hsburnettcty.org, 715-866-4096, license No. 267335-DS. We’re on Facebook too, why don’t you like us there! whatever you want to do. Duke is an older dalmatian. He came to the shelter as a stray, so we can only guess that he is near 10 years of age. Duke needs a quiet home looking for a quiet companion.

Three female kittens are waiting to go home.

They are 10 weeks old, Lizzy, Lana and Nadine.

Lizzy and Lana are shorthair torties and Nadine is a shorthair black and white runt of the litter. The motors on these girls are outstanding. As soon as you enter their room they are wanting to be in your arms, soaking up the love and attention. Visit them and fall in love. Adopt one or two for your very own.

We are now accepting garage sale donations for the annual shelter sale. Lightly used, useful items are accepted at the shelter during business hours, Monday – Friday, noon to 5 p.m., and Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Please call ahead with large items or make an appointment if business hours aren’t convenient for you. Our sale does not include clothing, old electronics or computers, refrigerators or TVs. Save yourself the hassle of selling it yourself and put those never to rarely used items to good use raising funds for our animals. Tax deductible receipts are available for all donations to our sale.

Arnell Memorial Humane Society, 715-268-7387 or online: arnellhumane.org.

Siren news

715-349-2964 Bear country has been rather quiet this past week.

I’m thinking everything of the animal and plant variety is confused into believing we are in for a change as far as the weather goes because of the cold and windy days, sure feels more like a fall week. The bluebirds and phoebes must have little ones, as they sure seem to be going nonstop these days. Sure hope they found covers for them as they are hatched without a stitch of feathers.

Tree rats have become almost nonexistent in bear country. Have heard there are fishers in the area so this may be the reason. Fishers hunt tree rats.

Tomatoes planted by seed weeks ago are up and growing. I transfer them each day from the basement grow lights to the greenhouse and back again. With temps still dipping into the 30s at night, I’m not about to lose them. The temps need to stay a tad warmer before I will leave them out in the greenhouse overnight. Sure hope that happens before I have to

set them out in my garden.

The three deer that have graced our bird yard over winter still periodically visit the salt lick. I have noticed though, that the adult doe seems to be rather gaunt these days. Maybe she has had her fawn or fawns. It seems a bit early but with this year’s strange weather, everything seems out of whack.

The cold weather makes it a little hard for all those little ones coming into the world. Mother Nature, warm it up for them please.

Sympathy to the family of Arlene Fink who passed away April 20.

Sympathy to the family of Brian Peterson who passed away April 24.

Art and Bev enjoyed a visit on Wednesday in bear country with longtime friend Marvin Halverson. Good to see him out and about again.

Coming up during Lilac Fest is the United Methodist men’s annual Frukost breakfast and the

Bev Beckmark ladies bake sale. Stop in anytime after 8 a.m. for breakfast then take a look at the many homemade baked goods. Mark you calendars for May 19.

Has anyone besides me noticed there are many areas along the roadside with those pesky tent caterpillar nests? I went online to see if the tent caterpillar and army worms were one and the same - guess what, they are related. The last time I talked to sister Betty Mischkota up in International Falls, Minn., she said they are seeing magpies up there. She said usually this means they will have an outbreak of army worms. Seems they cycle about every 10 years.

Congratulations to elementary student Annie Schultz, middle schooler Toni Petersen and high schooler Matt Wampfler for being chosen Siren Schools students of the week. Keep up the great work guys.

Birth announcement A girl, Kennedy Elizabeth Buck, was born to Judi Minke, Milltown and Jerod Buck, Frederic, at United Children’s Hospital in St. Paul, Minn., on April 14, 2012. Kennedy weighed 3 pounds 6 ounces and was 17 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Rex and Judy Minke of Milltown. Paternal grandparents are LeRoy and Sue Buck of Frederic.

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Born at St. Croix Falls Medical Center:

A girl, Cora Marie Hinsch, born April 17, 2012, to David and Pauline Hinsch, Center City, Minn. Cora weighed 5 lbs., 14.1 oz.

••• A girl, Teagan Marie Anderson, born April 18, 2012, to Katy Kelly and Benjamin Anderson, Grantsburg. Teagan weighed 8 lbs., 1 oz.

••• A boy, Cyrie La-Shawn Griffin, born April 17, 2012, to Venus Griffin and Ashley Peper. Cyrie weighed 7 lbs., 11 oz.

••• Twins, a girl, Amelia Ingrid Tverberg, and a boy, Vincent Clifford Tverberg, born April 16, 2012, to Cody and Miranda Tverberg, St. Croix Falls. Amelia weighed 7 lbs., 6 oz. Vincent weighed 8 lbs., 4 oz.

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Born at Amery Regional Medical Center:

A girl, Sawyer Isis Sprague, born April 6, 2012, to Anna and Joshua Sprague, Fairbanks, Alaska.

Sawyer weighed 5 lbs., 9 oz.

••• A boy, Bentley Vaughn Humpal, born April 8, 2012, to Rachel and Ryan Humpal, Centuria. Bentley weighed 8 lbs., 8.5 oz.

••• A boy, Matthew James Valentine, born April 8, 2012, to Casandra LaBlanc and John Valentine, Amery. Matthew weighed 7 lbs., 6.5 oz.

••• A boy Sergio Garcia Jr., born April 8, 2012, to Ofelia and Sergio Garcia, Turtle Lake. Sergio weighed 7 lbs., 15 oz.

••• A girl, Mackenna Lee Sunday, born April 9, 2012, to Dianna and Kenneth Sunday, Clear Lake.

Mackenna weighed 7 lbs., 13 oz.

••• A girl, Aleya Ann Melberg, born April 16, 2012, to Jennifer and Charlie Melberg, Amery. Aleya weighed 8 lbs., 8 oz.

••• A boy, Alexander Ramon Arana, born April 19, 2012, to Heather Heacock and Alfredo Arana, Amery. Alexander weighed 6 lbs., 9 oz.

••• A boy, Brayden Lloyd Ernest Bengston, born April 19, 2012, to Ashley Eley and Nicholas Bengston, Milltown. Braydon weighed 8 lbs., 11 oz.

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A girl, Cora Lynn Lambert-Nihiser, born April 22, 2012, to Margaret Nihiser and Terrance Lambert, Amery. Cora weighed 6 lbs., 5 oz.

••• A girl, Gracie Ann Graunke, born April 24, 2012, to Jennifer and Brett Graunke, Prairie Farm. Gracie weighed 9 lbs., 5 oz.

Frederic Senior Center Dave Peterson

Our weather is cool but this week it is supposed to warm up.

The winners for Spades were Norma Nelson, Arvid Pearson, Dellories Potter and Margaret Ulick.

The winners for 500 were Darleen Groves, Del Hansen, Lou Jappe and Marlyce Borchert.

We will have our monthly meeting this Friday, May 4, at 1 p.m. Please plan to attend.

Remember that we play Spades at 1 p.m. on Monday, 500 at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Pokeno at 1 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday, and Bingo from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday. All ages are welcome.

Hope to see you at the center.

Engagement Riemer/Sergot Xylana Riemer and Collin Sergot of Maplewood, Minn., announce their engagement and upcoming marriage.

Xylana is the daughter of Paul and Laurie Riemer of Siren and Robin Sadowski. The bride to be works at the University of St. Thomas as the international English language testing services administrator.

Collin is the son of Brett and Kathy Sergot of St. Paul, Minn. The groom to be is a certified EMT, and he drives forklift for Menards and is pursuing a career as a CNC machine programmer.

A May 26 wedding is planned. - submitted

Dewey LaFollette Karen Mangelsen

Donna and Gerry Hines went to Vadnais Heights, Minn., Saturday to visit Brenda and Tim Sweet and family. They also visited Nikki and Luke Gruber in their new home. On Sunday, Gerry and Donna went to the confirmation service for granddaughter Alex Hines. After having dinner with Barry and Sue Hines and family, Donna and Gerry returned home.

Saturday visitors of Hank and Karen Mangelsen were Gene and Carlotta Romsos.

On Saturday, Lida Nordquist visited Rick and Angie Funk at their home in Centuria and Richard and Joleen Funk at their home near Osceola.

Karen and Hank Mangelsen went to Webster Saturday morning to watch granddaughter Grace Mangelsen in her dance recital. That evening, Lida Nordquist went with Hank and Karen to Siren to see the grand march for the Siren prom. Grace was the queen’s crown bearer in the prom court.

Gage Edward Hotchkiss was baptized Sunday morning at Lakeview UM Church. His mother is Megan Hotchkiss and grandparents are Scott and Cheryl Hotchkiss. Sponsors are Shane and Melissa Denotter. Gage was born Nov. 29, 2011.

Hank Mangelsen visited Jake, Holly, Hannah and Grace Mangelsen Sunday afternoon. Later, Karen and Hank called on Sandy and Bernie Redding.

Nina and Lawrence Hines went to Siren Sunday and had supper with Jim and Verlene Pearson at their cabin.

The annual meeting for the Hertel Lakeview Cemetery Association will be held Friday, May 4, at 7 p.m., at the Lakeview UM Church.

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LaVonne O’Brien hosted the Harmony HCE club on Tuesday morning. Our craft was using real branches and popped corn to make realistic flowers.

On Thursday, LaVonne drove Amy Kopecky and Fran Krause to Hayward where they attended the North District HCE spring meeting. They also toured Northwest Oasis, Hayward School Community Workforce Development Center. This is a new building with the concept similar to Northwest Passage in Burnett County.

On Sunday, Dave and Theresa Childers family met the O’Briens at the Grant House in Rush City, Minn.

Their son Wallie has finished his duty in Texas and will be going to Minot, N.D., for more training.

John and Reeny Neinstadt spent Thursday and Friday at Sandy and Lamar Johnson’s in Cadott.

Sharon and Ron Proffit had Sunday-night supper with them.

Dianne and Ed Weber hosted a birthday party on Sunday for her mother, Helen Gravesen, who is 92 years old, and their daughter, Maren Weber, who is 29 years old. Marvel Merriam and her family, Gary and Billie, Dennis and Carol Gravesen were among the guests.

The Orange 4-H Club had their monthly meeting at Webster Elementary Friday evening with the Summers in charge of snacks, and Julia Summer giving a demonstration.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER Borderline news

Academic news At the monthly meeting of the East Pine County Wanderers, President Fran Levings reported on the recent Seven-County Senior Federation Convention. The two statewide issues that the sevencounty group will work on now are the Minnesota Health Plan and restoring the Homestead Credit. At the national level, the main concerns are a fairer tax policy and campaign finance reform. The group also gained eight new members; Clint and Peg Coveau of Markville, Minn., Bonnie and Steve Holter of Wisconsin, Jeanne and Gordon Larson of Sandstone, Minn. and Toni and Glen Williamson of Duxbury, Minn. This brings the total membership to 32. Mary and Frank Schaaf brought the cake and door prize. Gordon Larson won the lantern. April

birthdays were Frank Schaaf and Dave Baker.

Fran and Dave Baker had a three-day run of out-oftownship activities. Last Friday had them visiting friends Sandra and Jeff Holmgren in North Branch, Minn. On Saturday, they went to the home of Dave’s daughter Leda in Minnetonka, Minn., for a joint birthday party for her and Dave. It was off to Ashland on Sunday for a visit with Fran’s son Chuck and his family.

Forty-six concerned Markville area residents, along with Duxbury Fire Chief Mike McCullen, attended a Fire Watch Fire Prevention presentation conducted by the DNR at the Arna Town Hall on Thursday, April 26. Sheriff Robin Cole and Red Cross representative Linda Pfieffer spoke. Both

Bob Brewster said they have dealt with fire situations before, and that their best advice is to be prepared in case you have to move quickly. Frequently, when you are asked to leave, you need to do so immediately.

Weather-band radios and radio station WCMP in Pine City, Minn., are sources of fire danger warnings. For more information on how you can be prepared ahead of time, go to the DNR Web site at: www.dnr.state.mn.us/firewise. Markville’s cemetery cleanup day is scheduled for Saturday, May 12, at 9 a.m., with May 19 as an alternate in case of bad weather on the 12th.

St. Croix Senior Center Danielle M. Olson, of Marshfield, will graduate from Viterbo University in La Crosse on Saturday, May 12, 2012, with a degree in criminal justice and psychology.

While attending Viterbo University, Olson was a fourth-year member of the university dance team, also know as the Tailfeathers, and third-year member as the team captain. Winning trophies and competing at nationals this year was a first ever for the university and has never been done in past years.

The 2008 graduate of Marshfield High School is the daughter of Nikki Olson of Marshfield and Mel Olson of Webster. - submitted

Marian Edler

Monday morning some members met at the center and stuffed envelopes for the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, a good community project and gratitude is extended.

Tuesday, we started with our exercises. In the afternoon, games were played. Delores Benson, George Meixner and Don Anderson were winners in Dominos. Donna Schlosser and Russ Adams were the winning team in Hand and Foot. Winners in 500

were David Anderson, Elaine Edlund, Ray Nelson and Ron Flostad.

Thursday morning we held our exercise session.

In the afternoon, Cribbage was played, followed by 500. The winners in 500 were Don Anderson, Roger Greenley, Stuart and J. Gehrmain.

Friday morning at 10 a.m. Bridge is played.

We are the St. Croix Valley Senior Center. Our members are from a large area, not just within the

city. With May being membership month, we will be serving a free meal at 11:30 a.m. followed by games.

You are invited to attend and get acquainted with us.

We will play games in the afternoon. Plans are still in the making, we may have door prizes and special prizes for the winners of the games. Watch for further announcements.

Become a member of the senior center.

Waiting child

Emily Emily is a cute, blond-haired, blue-eyed 14-year-old. She is a sweet girl who likes to please people. Emily has a very bubbly and energetic personality and likes reading, riding her bike, swimming, doing arts and crafts and playing with her American girl dolls. Emily’s favorite food is Alfredo. She loves music and her favorite singers are Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Alicia Keys and T.I. Her favorite holiday is Christmas because you get lots of presents. Emily is in the eighth grade and enjoys art and reading classes.

Emily would like a family to know that she is fun to be around and that she would like to go to Jellystone Park on vacation someday.

Her favorite color is pink and she loves cheetahs.

Emily responds best to structure and would benefit from a two-parent family, but Emily says she would like a single mother. It is also recommended that she be the only child in the household. A family wishing to adopt Emily would have to be patient, supportive and also have a strong support system from family and friends. Emily has had some struggles, but with family who believes in her, she’s likely to overcome any obstacle.

For more information about Emily or other Wisconsin children waiting for adoptive homes, call Adoption Resources of Wisconsin at 414-475-1246 or 800-762-8063 or visit the Web site at www.wiadopt.org.

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LIBRARY NEWS

Frederic Public Library

St. Croix Falls Public Library Special event on Tuesday, May 24, at 7 p.m.

Tech. Sgt. Owen Mobley presents “An Unofficial History of the Third Army European Theater 1944-1946.” Enjoy some rare, first-person accounts of life in the Third Army under the command of Gen. George Patton during World War II. Mobley will share his encounters with historical figures like Winston Churchill, Dwight Eisenhower and, of course, Patton. Mobley’s background in commercial aviation landed him the position of technical sergeant in the Third Army Artillery Air Force where he sometimes found himself flying “Old Blood and Guts” Patton into the field.

Spruce up the library.

We’re looking for volunteers to help with a little spring cleaning both inside and outside at the library Saturday, May 5, 1-5 p.m.

After-school specials on early release Wednesdays: May 9 at 3 p.m.

Acting essentials with the Festival Theatre here at the library!

Open computer lab – Thursdays, May 10 and May 24 at 4-5:30 p.m.

Bring your basic computer questions and we’ll try our best to answer them!

Little Yoga is back!

Free yoga for children and families with instructor Julie Karsky. Wednesdays, May 16, May 30, June 6 and June 20 at 11:15 am here in the library. Preregistration required.

Plant Watchers, with your host, botanist/ecologist Barb Delany First Monday of each month at 6-7:45 p.m. Information about native plants and native habitats. Lively observations and protecting biodiversity. Program includes outdoor hike from the library at 7 p.m.

Dates: May 7, June 4, July 2, Aug. 6, and Sept. 3.

Individual help for basic computer questions Mondays from 1-3 p.m., bring your own laptop, or check out a library laptop or workstation. Call ahead to ensure availability.

Lego Club is on the first and third Saturdays through June It will be held from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Legos provided. Please leave all personal Legos and toys at home. All ages, with a parent.

Play Wii at the library Inquire at the circulation desk. A wonderful friend of the library donated a brand-new Wii. Used games and accessory donations in good condition are welcome.

School’s out!

School’s Out is SCFPL’s after-school program for kids age 8-plus. Meet friends, get homework help and hang out at the library on Wednesdays during the school year from 3:30 till 5 p.m. Take bus No. 9 down to the library on Wednesday afternoons (with a note from your parent or guardian). Contact Cole, czrostlik@ stcroixfallslibrary.org, for more info and to sign up for updates.

Community meeting room is available for your organization Reserve the meeting room with our online form at www.stcroixfallslibrary.org.

Story hour Listen to stories, create art and have fun with other kids and parents every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.

Check out our Web site It has up-to-date information on what’s happening at the library and other useful library tools you can use at home, www.stcroixfallslibrary.org. Look for us on Facebook.

Technology Free wireless and eight public computers are available at the library. Plus, six laptops are available for use in the library, but you must have a valid MORE library card in good standing.

Hours The library is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 715-483-1777. Email: scflibrary@stcroixfallslibrary.org Online: www.stcroixfallslibrary.org.

Container gardening tips Here’s your chance to play in the dirt.

The Frederic Library will host a free container gardening program at the Rose Garden greenhouses Tuesday, May 15, at 6:30 p.m. Sally will show us tips and tricks and you can bring your own container, dirt and plants or purchase any materials from the Rose Garden at a discount. You will be able to plant a container that evening or if you’re just interested in learning the technique you are welcome to watch. For more information please contact the library.

Join us for book groups in May The Thursday Morning Reading Group will meet May 17, at 10 a.m., to discuss “A Night to Remember,” by Walter Lord.

First published in 1955, this book remains a riveting account of the Titanic‘s fatal collision and the behavior of the passengers and crew. The evening book group will meet at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 17, to talk about “Two Women,” by T. C. Boyle.

This novel recounts the life of Frank Lloyd Wright as told through the experiences of the four women who loved him. Copies are available at the library, and new readers are always welcome.

Computer classes for you Beginning May 1, the library will offer computer classes for patrons at all skill

levels. Classes will be held Tuesdays and Wednesdays each week with a weekly focus on specific topics at 1 p.m. each day and general help sessions at 3 p.m. each day. Patrons with laptops or e-readers are encouraged to bring them to the sessions.

Watch this column or check out our Web site and Facebook for more information.

Preregistration is requested so that we can plan for space needs.

Wednesday story time Preschoolers are invited to attend a lively hour of books and activities on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. It’s a great opportunity for young children to learn socialization skills and for caregivers to network. Join us.

Library board meets The Frederic Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday, May 7, at 6:30 p.m. at the library.

In the know Find us on Facebook at Frederic Public Library.

The Web site is www.fredericlibrary.org. E-mail us at library@fredericlibrary.org. Frederic Public Library, 127 Oak St. W., 715-327-4979. Library hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Story time for preschoolers is held every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.

The library is getting a new look Our remodeling should be complete by the end of May. We will be closed from Monday, May 14, until Tuesday, May 22, in order to install new carpeting. Please stock up on your books before then. We will be extending due dates for our materials due to the closing. During construction we will not have computers available, but we will have Wi-Fi. The library will be open during construction however it could be a bit noisy and some of our circulation is unavailable; please ask for assistance and be patient with our mess.

Story time Bring the little ones to the library for story time every Wednesday at 11 a.m. for stories, crafts and snacks. All ages welcome to join our lively group.

Book club Meets the third Wednesday at 3 p.m.

This month’s selection. “Room” by Emma Donoghue and “Sarah’s Key” by Tatiana DeRosnay.

New arrivals “Wind Through the Keyhole” by Steven King, “Force of Nature” (A Joe Pickett Novel), and “My Week with Marilyn” DVD. Hours Balsam Lake Library, (under the water tower) at 404 Main St., Balsam Lake.

Hours are Monday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. E-mail: library@balsamlakepl.org.

Web site: www.balsamlakepublic library.org., 715-485-3215. Like us on Facebook for updated information.

Balsam Lake Public Library

Milltown Public Library Pajama story time with Cole Story time is held in the evenings at the library. Jump into your pajamas, grab a guardian – you’ll need them for a ride anyway – and join us for a half hour of fun, stories and a small craft every Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. Pack in some fun before your day is done.

Computer basics Open lab for beginners is available on Mondays at 1 and 2 p.m. Sign up for an hour-long session at the circulation desk or call 715-825-2313.

Upcoming events Music for Mom: Friday, May 11, at 5 p.m.

Join us at the Milltown Public Library for music, flowers and refreshments.

Come with Mom, and anyone else, to hear Unity High School musicians perform their solo and ensemble pieces from the 2012 state competition. Program sponsored by the Friends of the Milltown Public Library. Flowers provided by Endeavors Greenhouse.

Join the Friends of the Milltown Public Library The next Friends meeting will be held on Thursday, May 10, at 6:30 p.m. Anyone can be a member and can help in many ways.

Did you know?

Besides the myriad of books in all genres and reading levels, the library also has oodles of movies, books on audio, and even e-books and e-audiobooks. Check out our upcoming programming and wares anytime at www.milltownpublic library.org or stop in and browse the collections. You can also find the Milltown Public Library on Facebook.

Hours and information Phone: 715-825-2313, open Monday through Thursday 10 a.m-7 p.m, Friday 10 a.m-5 p.m, and Saturday 10 a.m-2 p.m.

E-mail milltownpl@milltown publiclibrary.org. Fresh coffee and fast Wi-Fi are served every day.

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May is Mental Health Month

Mental health, substance-use conditions common but treatable; individuals can live productive lives

AMERY - May is Mental Health Month and ARMC’s Behavioral Health Center in Amery is calling on the community to help the 1 in 4 American adults who live with a diagnosable, treatable mental health condition and to understand how important mental health is to overall health. Mental Health Month was created more than 50 years ago by Mental Health America, a national nonprofit organization, to raise awareness about mental

health conditions and the importance of mental wellness for all.

“We want people to know that while mental health and substance-use conditions are common, they are extremely treatable and individuals go on to recover and lead full and productive lives,” said Dr. Colleen Erb, program director of the Behavioral Health Center.

Erb said too many people who are living with a mental health condition never seek or receive help due to stigma, lack of information, cost or lack of health care insurance coverage—as high as 50 percent.

“We want to change that equation and help our families, friends and co-workers who may be reluctant to ask for help or don’t know where to find it.”

The passage of the federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act also expands access to care for many people. That law, which applies to groups of more than 50 employees, doesn’t require coverage for mental health and substanceuse conditions. But if coverage is provided, it must be on a par with coverage for other medical conditions. Higher deductibles, steeper co-pays and other restrictions are no longer allowed for mental health and substance abuse treatment.

“We recognize how essential mental health is to our overall health and wellbeing,” Erb said. “And we know how events and life changes can affect us. It could be a veteran struggling with the invisible wounds of war or someone coping

with the stress of caregiving or divorce or losing a loved one. Sometimes, people are dealing with depression associated with a chronic disease such as diabetes, cancer or hypertension. Traumatic events can also take a huge toll on mental health.”

Erb said there are tested tools available that can help every person face difficult times and challenges and improve their resiliency. “We have an incredible amount of knowledge about how to identify and even prevent mental health conditions, she said. “It’s important that we spread the word about it.”

For more information on area providers of mental health services, contact the ARMC Behavioral Health Center at 715268-0060.- from ARMC

Co-op members donate $13,250 to local programs

CENTURIA – Polk-Burnett’s Operation Round-Up awarded $13,250 to 17 community organizations at its spring 2012 quarterly meeting. Funding for Operation Round-Up is donated by members of Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative who round their monthly electric bill up to the next even dollar amount. Grants recipients are selected quarterly by a committee of co-op members, with financial awards presented to organizations that improve the local quality of life, according to the cooperative principles.

DANBURY - The Burnett County Historical Society invites you to join them for an elegant dinner at Forts Folle Avoine.

Their annual event is scheduled for Friday, June 15, and again includes a 5:30 p.m. wine tasting by Clover Meadow Winery of Shell Lake who will feature their fresh, pure organic wines, along with hors d’oeurves and live music on the deck. A five-course gourmet dinner follows at 6:30 p.m., complemented by wine

Local athletes on the new Polk/Burnett youth baseball team gathered on the bleachers in Milltown before practice Friday, April 27, to receive a $700 grant from Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative’s Operation Round-Up. Standing behind the team are (L to R): Coach Chad Stenberg, Polk-Burnett General Manager Bill Schmidt and coach Jerrod Washburn. “We’re proud to support local youth and community, according to our cooperative principles,” said Schmidt. - Photo submitted table.

8. Northwest Regional Writers, $600, to pay for nine local students to attend writ-

ers conference in Siren.

9. Mental Health Task Force of Polk County, $1,000, to provide suicide-preven-

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Cost is $45 per person with prepaid reservations requested by June 8.

The proceeds raised by the dinner help support the many works and programs of the historical society and Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park in support of the society’s mission to “provide educational opportunities to the public by researching, preserving and teaching the history of

Burnett County.”

In 2012, the Burnett County Historical Society is sponsoring a full schedule of events and educational programming, including the Yellow River Echoes, June 23; Great Folle Avoine Fur Trade Rendezvous, July 27; Garden Tea, Aug. 23; Chicken BBQ and Antique Appraisal, Sept. 1; Beaver Club Dinner, Oct. 3; and Christmas at the Fort, Dec. 1, 2 and 8; as well as several wild rice pancake breakfasts.

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Grant recipients for spring 2012 are: 1. Kinship of Burnett County, $1,000, to offer mentoring for children in Burnett County.

2. Amery Public Library Foundation, $1,000, to help relocate, renovate and expand the library.

3. Amery High School Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities Program, $950, to purchase an iPad for students.

4. Amery Lions Club, $800, to purchase materials to build handicapped ramps.

5. Shell Lake Band Aides, $800, to purchase instruments for students and community.

6. Clear Lake Area Community Center, $800, to help open a child care/preschool program.

7. Humane Society of Burnett County, $500, to help purchase an examination

tion materials and training for schools.

10. Danbury Area Chamber, $800, to produce a book and history display for Danbury’s 100th anniversary.

11. Rivers Run and Ride Rally, $600, to serve dinners at Faith’s Lodge.

12. The Compassionate Friends, Northwoods Chapter, $600, to help families cope after the death of a child.

13. North Pines Mounted Search and Rescue, $500, to purchase radio equipment and training.

14. Polk County Family Preservation and Support Project, $800, to support school-home liaisons for Polk County families.

15. Day Friends Adult Day Respite Program, $1,000, to help people with Alzheimer’s and dementia pay for respite care.

16. St. Croix Falls Lions Club, $800, to help replace fishing pier at Lions Park on the St. Croix River.

17. Polk/Burnett youth baseball, $700, to help pay for new team uniforms.

Nonprofit organizations interested in applying for a grant or co-op members who’d like to round their bill up in support of Operation Round-Up may call 800421-0283 or visit www.PolkBurnett.com.

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Polk County hosts annual prom for those with special needs

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer FREDERIC – For over 15 years, volunteers from Polk County have been working tirelessly to put together a yearly prom for those with special needs. On Sunday, April 29, the annual prom event was hosted at Hacker’s Lanes in Frederic, where Chris Richter and Natasha Gorne were crowned the 2012 king and queen.

Last year’s king and queen were Mandy Ness and Seth Maack. The prom has been previously held at the Unity High School for the past 10 years, but has just recently switched locations to Hacker’s Lanes in Frederic.

“They love it. They absolutely love it,” says Patti Goralski who, along with Anita Baker, did the bulk of the organizing for this year’s event, and last year’s as well.

“This is the second year that we went back to crowning king and queen, along with a grand march,” Goralski said.

During the grand march, all of those in attendance are recognized, and the winners of king and queen are picked at random as their names are placed in a basket.

There were at least 20 people in the grand march, along with other family members and friends who were also in attendance.

The prom was held from 1-4 p.m., with volunteers providing the food and nonalcoholic champagne, but it’s the dancing that took up the majority of the afternoon fun, along with volunteer disc jockeys Tammy and Joe Lindberg, who provided the music.

“These people love to dance, and they are on the dance floor constantly,” said Goralski, who has been caring for those

with special needs for 25 years. Although Goralski has had other jobs, she said that caring for others with special needs has become a life passion. Her 10-year-old granddaughter, Madalyn Kolstad, has also been volunteering her time as well.

“Most of these people have known her since the day she was born, and she loves working with these people. She absolutely loves it,” said Goralski.

The local Frederic community, as well as other surrounding communities and volunteers, help make the prom happen each year, as well as other events such as the Special Olympics.

“I can’t say enough about Frederic.

They are so supportive of Special Olympics. It’s unreal how they are all so supportive,” Goralski said.

A prom held at Hacker’s Lanes in Frederic for the area’s special-needs residents crowned a king and queen for 2012. Pictured (L to R): Last year’s king and queen, Mandy Ness and Seth Maack, and the newly crowned king and queen for 2012, Chris Richter and Natasha Gorne.

Volunteer Dawn Harlander and Jarvis Warwas shared a dance during prom.

Volunteers are a big reason a prom was able to be held in Frederic on Sunday, April 29. Some of them include (L to R): Joe and Tammy Lindberg, Dawn Harlander, Pam Caple, Madalyn Kolstad, Patti Goralski, LeAnn Richter and Anita Baker.

Chris Richter and Natasha Gorne were crowned the 2012 king and queen at a prom held at Hacker’s Lanes in Frederic, Sunday, April 29, for special-needs residents in the community.

– Photos by Becky Amundson

Ryan Johnson and Helen Wright share a dance together during an afternoon prom held at Hacker’s Lanes in Frederic for area special-needs residents.

At least 20 special-needs residents in the Polk County area enjoyed prom on Sunday, April 29, at Hacker’s Lanes in Frederic, along with the help of many volunteers and community support from local businesses.

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Frederic prom

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Frederic Prom royalty 2012: (L to R): 2011 King Bryce Williamson, Matt Tietz, Geno Lonetti, Vince Nelson, Charlie Lindberg, 2012 King Adam Chenal, 2012 Queen McKenna Cook, Natashia Bailey, Natalie Phernetton, McKenna Rognrud, Emily Wells and 2011 Queen Kali Otte. Front: Brett Strenke and Laura Hill Saturday, April 28.

LEFT: The 2012 king and queen, Adam Chenal and McKenna Cook, take the floor for their first dance after being crowned.

Photos by Becky Amundson

Luck prom

RIGHT: Brett Strenke and Laura Hill dance the first dance together.

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Luck’s prom royalty, front, (L to R): Crown bearers Lauren Hetfeld and Connor Svoboda.

Second row: Junior attendants Kylie Rich, Jillian Peterson, Katelyn Dinnies; junior prom Queen Jaimee Buck, junior Prom King Brodie Kunze, Junior attendants Evan Armour, Jordan Bazey, Gabe Hendrickson and Alex Richey. Third row: Junior attendants Leah LeMay, Taylor Joy, Ashley Dexter, 2012 senior King Jake LaDuke, 2012 senior Queen Shardae Garcia, 2011 Queen Morgyn McGinnity, 2011 King Michael Jenssen, junior attendants Jan Rozumalski and Matt Thompson.

Crown bearers Lauren Hetfeld and Connor Svoboda lead off the grand march during Luck’s prom – “A Black Tie Affair.”

Photos by Lori Nelson Very warm junior prom King Brodie Kunze and junior prom Queen Jaimee Buck dance during a special song for the royalty midway through Luck’s prom on Saturday, April 28.

Luck’s senior prom King Jake LaDuke and senior prom Queen Shardae Garcia dance during a special song for the royalty midway through the prom.

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Unity prom

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Unity’s 2012 prom king is Mitch Egge and prom queen is Elaine Butala. They were crowned on Saturday, April 28.

- Photos by Jeannie Alling

Unity’s 2012 prom court included front row (L to R): Max Butala, Mitch Egge, Anna Luepke, standing, Elaine Butala and Jayda Heilig. Back row: Taylor Heathman, Shay Nelson, Mike Jones, Brandon McKenzie, Jacob Ruck, Shauna Jorgensen and Justin Mooney.

Siren prom

Siren prom’s 2012 king and queen are Matt Larson and Mackenzie Erickson.

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The 2012 Siren prom was held Saturday, April 28, at the Lodge in Siren. This year’s prom king and queen are Matt Larson and Mackenzie Erickson. Last year’s king and queen, Adam Neurer and Felisha Paulzine, are standing behind them. This year’s prom court included: Shelbi Spafford, Kyaisha Kettula, Raven Emery, Brittany Coulter, Ali Botta, Liz Brown, Jake Swenson, Hunter Wikstrom, William Barr, Josh Lemieux, Reuben Mixsooke and Dennis Livingston. – Photos by Sherill Summer

Webster prom

The Webster prom was held Saturday, April 28, at the Lakeview Event Center in Siren. Shown is this year’s prom court: Roselinn Takvam, Brianna Phernetton, Molly Brown, Cortland Summer, Kaleiah Schiller, Tianna Stewart, Amber Davis, Charlie Mahlen, Dillion Reeder, Mark Packard, Jake Hunter and Dean Chuntaketta.

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The 2012 Webster prom king and queen are Kaleiah Schiller and Cortland Summer.

Photos by Sherill Summer

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Grantsburg prom

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The Grantsburg prom court (L to R): Daniel Larsen (2011 homecoming king filling in for 2011 prom King Daniel Biorn), Brandon Ryan, Connor Myers, Dakota Linke, Jacob Glover, Jake Langevin, King Bradley Taylor, Queen Lily Benge-Briggs, Kylie Pewe, Arikka Davison, Grace Corbin, Ellie Corbin, Kassie Lien and Amanda Lindus (2011 prom queen). Junior royalty (in front): Levi and Ryder Anderson, sons of Mckenna Marek and David Anderson and Hannah Langevin, daughter of John and Katelynn Langevin – Photos by Jeanne Marek

Restore the Hope Tree planting at Faith’s Lodge continues process of restoration DANBURY — More than 150 people gathered at Faith’s Lodge this past Saturday, April 28, for Restore the Hope, planting at least 80 trees to replace those lost in a July 2011 storm.

Many of the trees were planted in honor or memory of special children who have impacted others, even though their own lives were cut short or include suffering.

Faith’s Lodge provides a place where parents and families facing the serious illness or death of a child can retreat, offering time to reflect on the past, renew strength for the present and build hope for A year ago, the hillside by Faith’s Lodge was dotted with trees, wiped out in last summer’s storm. The seedlings being the future. The peaceful escape planted here will one day provide the serene shelter now missing.

gives families a chance to refresh their minds and spirits while spending time with others who understand what they are experiencing.

The July 1, 2011, storm caused minor damage to the main lodge, but devastated the surrounding 80 acres that provide families with places to reflect, grieve and heal.

Restoring the hope at Faith’s Lodge includes restoring the peace and serenity of the beautiful north-woods setting, and the labor of love offered by Saturday’s volunteers continues the process. — Mary Stirrat, with information from www.faithslodge.org

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LEFT: Families and friends of Faith’s Lodge came together this past Saturday, April 28, to plant trees in honor of the special children in their lives. More than 150 volunteers planted more than 80 trees.

Ben Wheeler of Milltown was one of 150 volunteers to plant more than 80 trees at Faith’s Lodge this past weekend, helping to restore the wooded landscape. Wheeler and his wife, Deanna, found refuge at Faith’s Lodge after the loss of their oldest son, River, in May 2009.

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Unity students perform Day of Service Ice Age Trail cleanup between Centuria and Milltown was conducted by the Unity FFA and the intro to agriscience class as a service project. Alex Juleen, Emily Gross and Brittany Kruse, all members of the FFA, helped clean up a section as a part of their Day of Service.

Cleaning the Gandy Dancer Trail between Centuria and Milltown were Stephanie Stivers, Jordan Hughes, Anthony Kreft, Sommer Wakefield and Jamie Moe. The Unity FFA members helped the students in the intro to agriscience class with their service learning project of picking up the trail on Thursday, April 26.

Unity FFA planted flowers in Centuria as their Day of Service activity on Thursday, April 26.

This is a part of their National Day of Service project in the community leading up to the entire Unity High School doing a Day of Service in the three villages in their school district next April, 2013. Shown (L to R): Jena Alling, Jade Baerg - seated, Damian Johnson, Brenden Mattison, Nick Wakefield, Bailey Soper, Alan Bruce, Michelle Jorgensen, Jon VanderWyst and Sam Langermann. - Photos by Jeannie Alling

Early learning center hosts fun night

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We were blown away by the love and support poured out on us Sunday, April 22. Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to each of you for the gifts of love that were so freely given.

May God bless each of you abundantly.

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Polk County Early Learning Center 4K children had a fun-filled night making birdhouses recently thanks to the.

Polk County Sportsmen’s Club and ABC Lumber in Milltown, who donated all of the time and materials. The center is are now enrolling for this fall. Interested persons should call 715-4853413.

The center, located in Balsam Lake, provides quality services to income-eligible families and all of Luck’s 4K, and provides 4-year-old kindergarten, 3-year-old preschool and services to pregnant women, infants and toddlers at no cost, serving all of Polk County. - Photos submitted

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Luck speakers bring home the medals at state

LUCK – Twenty-four students from Luck boarded the bus for the six-hour trip to Madison for the state speech contest on Friday, April 20. They returned on Saturday, April 21, with 12 gold medals, six silver medals and six bronze medals. In between, they had two long bus rides, nervous stomachs and butterflies before performing, five to 15 minutes of speaking, anxious moments waiting for scores, relief and joy, and some time spent at a Madison mall before heading back to their rooms and the pool at the motel in Wisconsin Dells. They found time to pack in some fun and a lot of laughter, as well as some serious moments and even a bit of education.

The results for the Luck students include: Kelly Fitzgerald, “Moments in History: Woodstock,” gold; Jan Rozumalski, solo acting, gold; Katelyn Dinnies, Taylor Joy, Connor McGinnity, Matt Thompson and Lena Ueke-Foster, group interpretive reading, “Heart to India,” gold; Evan Armour, Brodie Kunze, Maia Lehman, Logan Potvin and Kylie Rich, group interpretive reading, “Questions About Presidents,”

gold; Eric Blaser, oratory - persuasive speaking, silver; Megan Bartylla, Michael Jenssen, Morgyn McGinnity, Travis Muller and Matt Pennington, group interpretive reading, “Walter Mitty,” silver; Reilley Giller, Hannah Karl, Jillian Klatt, Sam Nelson and Whitney Petersen, group interpretive reading, “Alpha Beta Chowder,” bronze; and Jordan Bazey, extemporaneous speaking, bronze.

Luck’s forensics team was coached by Karl Wicklund with some assistance from Judy Wicklund and Lori Nelson. - submitted

Luck’s forensics squad, front (L to R): Jordan Bazey, Michael Jenssen, Matt Thompson, Brodie Kunze, Eric Blaser and Jan Rozumalski. Middle: Kelly Fitzgerald, Reilley Giller, Whitney Petersen, Jillian Klatt, Megan Bartylla, Kylie Rich, Logan Potvin and Hannah Karl. Back: Travis Muller, Maia Lehmann, Connor McGinnity, Matt Pennington, Morgyn McGinnity, Sam Nelson, Taylor Joy, Brendan Fenning, Katelyn Dinnies and Evan Armour.

Missing: coach Karl Wicklund and Lena Ueke-Foster. – Photo submitted

Webster forensics team advances to state level

WEBSTER – The entire Webster High School forensics team advanced to the state level of competition in Madison on Friday, April 20. The highly successful Webster group, under the direction of Kendra Avery and John Tinman, brought home 11 gold medals, one silver and one bronze. - submitted

Pictured are the Webster High School students who earned medals at state in Madison Friday, April 20, with their coaches. Front: AmySue Greiff, gold; Second row (L to R): Coach Kendra Avery, Danielle Formanek, gold; Miranda Burger, gold; Mallory Daniels, bronze; Marissa Elmblad, gold; Megan Hophan, gold; Audrey Mulliner, gold; and Madeline Snow, gold. Third row: Madison Main, gold; Gabby Schiller, gold; Alec Gustafson, gold; and Austin Bork ,silver. Top: Tessa Schiller, gold. – Photo submitted

Webster fourth-graders honor Earth Day In honor of Earth Day, Terry Day’s fourth-grade class, Webster, enjoyed a solar energy presentation by Patti Hurd.

Students each constructed a solar oven using a pizza box.

Hurd set up a solar oven outdoors and cooked carrots for the class. Pizza boxes were donated by the Pizza Place Siren.

– Photos submitted

West Denmark Lutheran Church

Cordially invites you to its annual

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BURNETT COUNTY – The Burnett County Association for Home and Community Education has selected two seniors, Mycal Larson, Cumberland School District, and Breanna Fickbohm, Grantsburg School District, to receive $250 scholarships. The students are grandchildren of HCE members from the Odds ’N Ends and Harmony HCE Clubs.

The recipients will receive a scholarship letter at their high school Awards Night, Monday, May 14, and Wednesday, May 16. - submitted

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Luck students rewarded for academic excellence and positive behavior

LUCK – The Cardinal Intelligence Agency was created at Luck High School 20 years ago as a program to recognize and reward academic excellence and achievement, as well the modeling of positive behaviors. This means that it is a student achievement incentive program. Its concept is to recognize students with short-term, tangible incentives earned on a quarterly basis. The following Luck students were recently given the cards listing the earned rewards for their behavior and grades during the third quarter of the 2011-2012 school year:

Gold cards Seniors

Julie Franzel, Brandon Holdt, Michael Jenssen, Caitlin Ledin*, Maia Lehmann, Morgyn McGinnity, Danielle Nelson, Krystal Ouellette, Morgan Pullin and Jake Schrock.

Juniors

Evan Armour, Jordan Bazey, Jaimee Buck, John Denny, Katelyn Dinnies, Kelly Fitzgerald, Kyle Hunter, Taylor Joy, Hannah Karl, Brodie Kunze, Geoffrey MaidenMueller, Cody Melin, Kylie Rich, Alex Richey, Avery Steen and Matt Thompson.

Sophomores

Sophomores

Lucas Christensen and Samantha Gore.

Tony Aguado, Taylar Anderson, Brett Bartylla, Lindsey Erickson, Jessie Harrison, Summer Johnson, Laurie Jorgenson, Ben Kufalk, Jesse Rennicke and Hunter Wilson.

Juniors

Megan Bartylla, Colton Branville, Haley Dikkers, Casey Ekholm, Jillian Klatt, Camille Marsten, Connor McGinnity, Travis Muller, Darian Ogilvie, Abbie Otlo, Karsten Petersen, Whitney Petersen and Brianna Schaar.

Joe Christensen, Ashley Dexter, Caleb Dyer, Brendan Fenning, Gabe Hendrickson, Dylan LeMay, Leah LeMay, Jillian Peterson, Jan Rozumalski and Kelcie Wilson.

Freshmen

Sophomores

Reilly Giller, Jordan Hendrickson, Jenni Holdt, Tanner Nielsen, Jes Pedersen, Katie Pfaff, Emily Warren, Farrah Welch, Victoria Wood and Krystal Zuniga.

Grantsburg students fi fin nish second at Superior math meet

GRANTSBURG – Grantsburg’s math team returned home with a well-earned second-place team trophy in the smallschool division of the annual University of Wisconsin-Superior Math Meet on Wednesday, April 25. In addition to the team event, the students competed in individual events such as plane geometry, algebra II and analytic geometry, trigonometry and elementary functions, probability and statistics, and calculus.

Teams attending were Ashland, Rice Lake, Superior, Hayward, Cloquet, Webster, Barnum, Northwestern, Ladysmith, Drummond and Grantsburg. In the individual events, Connor Myers was a top finisher and was able to bring home a Tshirt in the probability and statistics event for his efforts. In a fun event called the

Red cards Seniors

Candy Bar Competition, Daniel Larsen was able to add to Grantsburg’s winnings, with each team member receiving a candy bar. The first team consisted of seniors Daniel Biorn, Ben Davis, Daniel Larsen and Kyle Roberts, and juniors Connor Myers, Jacob Radtke, Jennifer Schwieger and Bradley Taylor. Grantsburg also had a second team of underclassmen in a junior varsity role that took the varsity-level tests to give them experience for the future. The second team consisted of sophomores Austin Handy, Wendy Roberts, Brooke Roufs and Keith Vollendorf, and freshmen Avery Buggert, Richard Schneider, Alyssa Taylor and Vicki Vitale.

Grantsburg High School math instructors are Jay Gilhoi, Mark Johnson and Russ Hammer.

Grantsburg's math team earned a second-place trophy at the UW-Superior Math Meet Wednesday, April 25. The team members back row (L to R) are: Ben Davis, Kyle Roberts, Daniel Larsen, Jacob Radtke and coach Mark Johnson. Front row: Bradley Taylor, Connor Myers, Jennifer Schwieger and Daniel Biorn. - Photo submitted

Freshmen

Madison Thompson. * indicates that this is the first time the student has achieved this higher level

Perfect attendance Seniors

Tony Aguado, Michael Jenssen and Jake Schrock.

Juniors

Logan Hamack, Austin Holm, Noah Musial, Jinny Pairoh and Isaiah Tretsven.

Freshmen

Robert Bobick, Paul Byl, Kim Demydowich, Trevor Dexter, Angela Gore, Gabi Groh and Kalley Lunsmann.

Cardinal cards Seniors

Shardae Garcia and Michelle Tomlinson.

Juniors

Ashley Bottolfson and Brandon Clausen.

Katelyn Dinnies, Kyle Hunter and Dylan LeMay.

Sophomores

Megan Bartylla, Samantha Harvey, Connor McGinnity and Brianna Schaar.

Freshmen

Paul Byl and Trevor Dexter.

Four seniors earned special recognition as Perfect Seniors because each of them had earned a card from the Cardinal Intelligence Agency during each of the 15 quarters they were enrolled at Luck High School. They are Tony Aguado, Taylar Anderson, Michael Jenssen and Maia Lehman. A special C.I.A. pizza party will be held in their honor. - submitted

Unity Schools host Family Fun Fitness Night

On Monday, April 16, the Unity Upward Wellness Group hosted the first Family Fun Fitness event in partnership with a Fuel Up to Play 60 grant. The Upward group secured a grant to promote nutrition and fitness. This program promotes healthy eating to fuel up to be active for 60 minutes every day. The students and their families were given a healthy snack bag and the choice of swimming, three-on-three basketball games, volleyball, Wii dance party and other physical activities. Approximately 100 students and their families participated in the event. – Photo submitted

WHAT’S FOR LUNCH???

Menu LOCATION

FREDERIC GRANTSBURG Each building will have their own breakfast menu.

LUCK

SIREN ST. CROIX FALLS UNITY WEBSTER

MAY 7 - MAY 11

MONDAY BREAKFAST Breakfast burrito.

LUNCH Sub sandwich, chips, raw veggies, dip OR Oriental salad.

TUESDAY Tastries.

BREAKFAST

LUNCH Chicken a la king, rice or biscuit, peas OR buffalo chicken salad.

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

BREAKFAST

BREAKFAST Omelet/sausage.

LUNCH Large pretzel, cheese sauce, cottage cheese, cooked carrots OR ham salad.

LUNCH Cheeseburger, fries OR turkey salad.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Turkey legs, watermelon, corn on the cob, chicken nuggets, tritaters OR tuna salad.

Muffin.

LUNCH Hamburger w/fixings, oven smiles, baked beans, applesauce, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, gravy, dinner roll, peas, fresh fruit, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Nachos, baked rice, green beans, sliced peaches, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Lasagna, bread stick, lettuce salad, mixed vegetables, fresh strawberries, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Pizza, lettuce salad, fresh veggies, dip, mixed fruit, apples, oranges, bread basket.

BREAKFAST Cereal/breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Hot turkey on bun, Fritos, peas, fruit sauce. Alt.: Chicken nuggets, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/ring donuts.

LUNCH Taco Tuesday: Hard/soft/bag, 7-12, green beans, fruit sauce. Alt.: Chicken patty, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/pancakes.

LUNCH Chicken patty on a bun, tater tots, corn, fresh fruit. Alt.: Hamburger, 712.

BREAKFAST Cereal/blueberry muffin.

LUNCH Spaghetti hotdish, hot buns, mixed vegetables, fruit sauce. Alt.: Hot dogs, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/cinnamon roll.

LUNCH Hot dog on a bun, hash browns, baked beans, fresh fruit. Alt.: Hamburger, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Baked chicken, macaroni & cheese, veg. beans, carrots, pears. Alt.: Cook’s choice.

BREAKFAST French toast sticks, juice and milk.

LUNCH Hot ham and cheese sandwich, chips, peas, pasta salad, diced peaches. Alt.: Cook’s choice.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Sloppy joes, shredded lettuce, refried beans, cinnamon apple slices. Alt.: Cook’s choice.

BREAKFAST Muffins, juice & milk.

LUNCH Turkey and gravy, oven potatoes, dinner rolls, peas, lettuce salad, strawberries. Alt.: Cook’s choice.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Mini dogs, rice, nachocorn, chips, brocPizzacorn dippers, carrots, coli, veggies, applestidbits, & and oranges. celery, pineapple banana.

Alt.: Cook’s choice.

BREAKFAST Cereal bar and toast.

LUNCH California burger, potato salad, green beans, applesauce. Alt.: Tuna sandwich, Wisconsin cheese soup.

BREAKFAST Waffles w/fruit.

LUNCH Tacos, hard and soft shells, fixings, peas, pineapple, cinnamon rolls.

BREAKFAST Scrambled eggs and toast.

LUNCH Sub sandwich, french fries, carrots, apricots. Alt.: Ravioli, garlic toast.

BREAKFAST Yogurt parfaits.

LUNCH Chicken fajitas, steamed rice, corn, pears. Alt.: Ham and cheese.

BREAKFAST Pretzel and cheese.

LUNCH Mini corn dogs, tater tots, baked beans, chocolate pudding, fresh fruit. Alt.: Pizza dippers.

BREAKFAST

BREAKFAST Breakfast pocket.

LUNCH Chicken patty, broccoli and cauliflower and fruit.

BREAKFAST Belgian waffles and toppings.

LUNCH Spaghetti, bread sticks, green beans and fruit.

BREAKFAST Cinnamon rolls.

LUNCH Sub sandwich, cottage chips and fruit.

LUNCH General Tso’s beef, rice, egg roll OR meat loaf, mashed potatoes, corn, peaches.

LUNCH Taco salad, salsa, sour cream, mandarin oranges.

LUNCH Pizza, salad, fresh fruit.

BREAKFAST Lumberjacks.

LUNCH Mini corn dogs, mixed vegetables and fruit.

LUNCH Spaghetti, salad, bread stick, pears.

Pancakes.

LUNCH Hot dogs, baked beans and fruit.

LUNCH Cook’s coice OR chicken barley soup with veggies, PBJ, crackers, applesauce.

cheese,

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CHURCH NEWS/OBITUARIES

Eternal

Perspectives Sally Bair

Hiding places Mrs. Wily Coyote can’t resist the scraps in my compost pile. She comes often, sneaking behind one tree or shrub after another to avoid detection and harm.

Sometimes we act like Mrs. Wily, trying to hide from situations and people we’d like to avoid. Besides the fear of harm or change, there are many other ways we hide ourselves from detection.

The abused or mistreated person might escape through alcohol, drugs, perverse habits or fantasy. A father may hide behind his pride in the belief that he can pull himself up by his bootstraps and everyone else should too. A child handicapped in some way may hide behind his fear and loneliness by bullying others.

The deceptive hide behind their lies. “I didn’t do it,” they say. “It’s not my fault.” Many take little or no responsibility for their actions and constantly complain.

Many people try to hide from God, too. The Bible is filled with examples. Adam and Eve hid from God in the Garden of Eden after they disobeyed him. Jonah tried to hide on a ship sailing to Tarshish because of his fear of the evil people in Nineveh, where God sent him. David hid from his sin of adultery by committing murder.

Some people hide behind false teachings and others hide behind their fear of God. They choose to believe only the biblical passages that appeal to them. Still others hide behind time and their good health, believing that will keep them alive until they feel ready to deal with the issue of their inevitable demise.

“There is nothing covered that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known.” (Matthew 10:26) God knows all and sees all. Just as I saw the coyote coming even though she tried to hide, in the same way we can’t hide from God. The hiding issue has another side, however. God provides himself as our hiding place when we are in trouble. We don’t have to fear anyone or anything.

Psalm 139 is a hymn of great promise. It tells us that God is with us always. “You have hedged me behind and before, and laid your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain it.” (verses 5-6) Lord, we want to be open and transparent with you so we will have no reason to try to hide from your presence.

Thank you for promising to be our hiding place when we face troubles so we can have your perfect peace. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Bair may be reached at sallybair@gmail.com.

Donald D. Schrock

Christina Lynn Olsen

Donald D. Schrock, 74, Dresser, died suddenly at his home on April 17, 2012.

Don was born May 15, 1937, in Colfax, to Alphonse and Gladys Schrock. On March 21, 1959, he married his wife, Karen. He worked at both Bellanca Aircraft and UFE. In his free time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping trips in his motor home and the Green Bay Packers.

Don was preceded in death by his father, Alphonse; mother, Gladys Olson; stepfather, Obed Olson; wife, Karen; and son, Brent Schrock.

He is survived by his daughter, Kelly (Mark) Montgomery; son, Greg Schrock; grandchildren, Cassie Schrock, Ashley (Justin) Gross, Jade Schrock, Jacob Schrock, Brittany Schrock, Alyssa Schrock, Logan Schrock and Mariah Schrock; great-grandchildren, Kaiden and Kolby Hahn; brother, Roger (Joyce) Schrock; sister, Colleen Fellrath; sister, Tanya (Eldon) Carlson; brother, Lanny Olson; nephews, nieces and many friends.

Funeral services were held Saturday, April 21, at Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser. Private interment was at the Peace Lutheran Cemetery. Condolences may be left at www.grandstrandfh.com.

The Grandstrand Funeral Home, Edling Chapel, St. Croix Falls, was entrusted with arrangements.

Christina Lynn Olsen, 34, Eau Claire, passed away suddenly Thursday, April 5, 2012.

Christina was born on Sept. 9, 1977, in Waconia, Minn., to Leonard and Marsha Olsen. She was the oldest child of four. She spent her early years in the Cushing Community and attended the Cushing Elementary School. At the age of 10, the family moved to Frederic, where Chris was baptized at the Trade Lake Baptist Church as a young teenager. She then graduated from the Frederic High School in 1996.

After graduating, Christina moved to the Eau Claire area and earned her CNA certificate working part time as a caregiver at nursing homes and some private homes.

Christina loved listening to music, reading, singing karaoke, walking her dog, Rocky, and was a dedicated Packer fan, not to miss watching any games.

Christina is survived by and will be sadly missed by her parents, Leonard and Marsha Olsen of Frederic; sisters, Cheryl (Michael) Winberg of Siren and Ruth Olsen of Frederic; brother, Matthew of Winona, Minn.; niece, Taylor Winberg; nephew, Ryan Winberg; grandmother, Marie Olsen of Kenai, Ark.; aunts, uncles and many cousins.

A celebrating of Christina’s life will be held at Crosswalk Community Church in Frederic on Thursday, May 10, 2012, at 11 a.m.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Smith Funeral Chapel, Eau Claire.

Nashville gospel quartet to perform at Crosswalk Community Church on May 4 FREDERIC – Crosswalk Community Church reminds the public that everyone is welcome to come and hear Nashville gospel quartet Ernie Couch & Revival this Friday, May 4, at 7 p.m.

The church anticipates a high-energy performance that has something for everyone.

A freewill offering will be taken. - submitted

IN REMEMBRANCE OF

JAMES (JIM) HILL Who passed away April 23.

We are inviting our friends & family to a potluck picnic at the Crooked Lake Park, in Siren, Wis., on Sat., May 5, from 1 to 5 p.m.

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CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Local churches to offer baccalaureate POLK COUNTY - Once again this year, several churches in the St. Croix Falls, Dresser, Osceola and East Farmington areas are working together to provide a baccalaureate service for the graduating seniors from the local school districts.

This service will be held at Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser on Wednesday evening, May 16, at 7:30 p.m. The service will be an ecumenical one with several local churches sponsoring it representing several Christian denominations. Combined choirs from Osceola and St. Croix Falls high schools will provide special music. Seniors who wish to participate are invited to meet in the fellowship hall at Peace Lutheran at 7 p.m. on the evening of Wednesday, May 16, to form the processional. Seniors are encouraged to wear their caps and gowns for this event.

Following the service an opportunity for a social hour will be provided by the local churches with coffee, punch and bars being served.

The worship leader for this year’s baccalaureate will be the Rev. Chris Folkestad from the Alliance Church, St. Croix Falls. The speaker will be the Rev. Dave Williams from Hope Evangelical Church, Osceola.

The public is both invited and encouraged to attend the baccalaureate service in honor of the graduating seniors.

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CLIP & SAVE

EVERY MON. Amery Senior Center

EVERY TUES.

EVERY WED.

• Wii golf, 9 a.m.

Frederic Senior Center • Spades, 1 p.m.

Luck Senior Center Siren Senior Center 715-349-7810

St. Croix Falls Senior Center

EVERY THURS.

EVERY FRI.

EVERY SAT.

Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., 715-268-6605 • Pokeno, 1 p.m.

• 500, 6:30 p.m.

• Open 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

• Open 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

• Open 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

• Dime Bingo, 1 p.m.

• Monthly Senior Meeting, 3rd Tues.

• Exercise, 10-11 a.m.

• Skip-Bo, 11 a.m.-Noon • 500 Cards & Dominoes, 12:30-4 p.m.

• Cribbage, a.m.

• 500 Cards, 1 p.m.,

• Dining at 5, Every 1st Thursday, no meal in April

• Spades, 1 p.m.,

• Exercise, 10-11 a.m.

• Skip-Bo, 11 a.m.-Noon • 500, 6:30-10 p.m.

• Bridge, 10 a.m.-Noon • Bingo, 1st & 3rd Friday, 1-3 p.m.

Webster Senior Center

• AA Meeting, 7 p.m.

• Senior Monthly Meeting, 3rd Tues.

• Dime Bingo, 12:30 p.m.

• Cards & Pool, 7 p.m.

Food Shelf

• Ruby’s, Siren, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

• SCF, 1-4 p.m., 715-483-2920

• Frederic, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 715-327-4425 • SCF, 9 a.m.-Noon

• SCF, Noon-6 p.m.

• Ruby’s, Siren, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

• Frederic, 2-6 p.m.

• SCF, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

• Siren VFW Aux., 2nd Wed., the hall, 7:30 p.m.

• Frederic Legion Aux. 249 Every 3rd Thurs., Golden Oaks, 7 p.m.

• Pokeno, 1 p.m.

• Bingo, 1 p.m.

715-866-5300

VFW Aux./Legion Aux.

TOPS

EVERY MON.

• Good Sam, St. Croix Falls, 5:45 p.m., 715-483-3666

EVERY TUES. • Webster Lioness At Last Call, 6 p.m.

Meat Raffles

EVERY WED.

• Webster Chamber At The Tap, 5:30 p.m.

EVERY MON.

• First Baptist Church, Webster, 9:30 a.m., 715-349-2332

EVERY THURS. • Cushing Legion At Suzy Q’s, 6:30 p.m.

• Siren Lions At Midtown Tavern, 5 p.m.

EVERY TUES.

• Luck Senior Center, 5:30 p.m., 715-472-2341 • Balsam Lake Municipal Building, 3:45 p.m., 715-485-3002

EVERY FRI. • Fishbowl Sportsmen’s Club At Sweeny’s Bar, 5 p.m.

• Snowciables At Thirsty Otter, 6 p.m.

• Grantsburg Legion, 6:30 p.m.

• Humane Society, Yellow River Saloon, 5 p.m.

• Hockey Assoc., Dreamers, 6:30 p.m.

• BYHA At Zia Louisa, 6 p.m.

• BYHA at Frederic Golf Course, 5:30 p.m.

EVERY TUES.

• Trinity Lutheran Church, Osceola, 8:30 a.m., 715-755-3123

EVERY FRI. • Siren Lions At Jed’s Laker Lounge, 5 p.m.

• Lake Country Riders At The Pour House, 5:30 p.m.

• Webster Lions At Gandy Dancer Saloon, 4:30 p.m.

• S.N.O.W.S., Skol Bar, Frederic, 5:30 p.m.

• Ruby’s, Siren, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

EVERY WED.

• Frederic, 9 a.m.-Noon

EVERY THURS.

• Comforts of Home, Frederic, 5:30 p.m., 715-327-8063

• Overeaters Anonymous, Amery Senior Center, 6:30 p.m., 715-268-6605

EVERY SAT.

EVERY SUN.

• YLRA At Yellow Lake Lodge, Webster, 3-5 p.m.

• Siren Moose At Robert’s Road House, 4 p.m.

• Wild About Education At Wild Waters, Danbury, 5 p.m.

• Siren Lions At Whiskey Joe’s, 3 p.m.

• Wonderland At Yellow Lake Golf Course, 4 p.m.

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OBITUARIES

Julieann Bearhart

James David Neidermire

James (Jim) A. Hill

Julieann Bearhart, “Maysquawkigun” (Hummingbird) 54, Cumberland, died Monday, April 30, 2012, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire after a long battle with illness.

She was born April 8, 1958, in Cumberland, to Richard and Josephine (Hart) Bearhart, and raised in Maple Plain.

Julie enjoyed gardening, but her greatest joy was spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Julie was preceded in death by her daughters, Jennifer and Jorden; her niece, Debra; and her brothers, Paul and David Bearheart.

She is survived by her mom, Isabelle Hart, Luck; sons Jonas (Charlene Homesky) Bearheart, Siren, and Jaried (Mary) Bearheart, Maple Plain; many grandchildren and many namesakes; her sister, Marjorie (Stewart) Eagleman, Cumberland; and sister-in-law Barbara Jo Bearheart, Cumberland.

Funeral services will be held at beginning at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 3, at Maple Plain Tribal Center, rural Cumberland, with David “Maabin” Merrill officiating.

Burial will be in Maple Plain Reserve Cemetery. Pallbearers are Lewis Merrill, Jason Colsrud, Randy Phernetton, Carmen Butler, Jimmy Barber and Tyrone Awonophay.

Honorary pallbearers are Tommy and Guy Hart. Visitation will start at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at the home of Marjorie Eagleman.

The Skinner Funeral Home, Cumberland, was entrusted with arrangements.

James (Jim) A. Hill, 75, Frederic, passed away suddenly at his home after a short illness on April 23, 2012.

Jim was born on July 7, 1936, at home in the Town of Johnstown, to Alex and Ada (Hanson) Hill.

Jim worked several jobs in the Twin Cities and Duluth, Minn., and owned and operated dairy farms around Glenwood City. Jim also served his country in the Army, based in Korea. Jim enjoyed deer hunting with his sons, the outdoors, going to the casino, watching RFD on TV and fishing, especially when his brother-in-law, Dennis, and wife, Betty Jo, visited in the summer.

Jim was preceded in death by his mother and father; son, Jeff Hill; sisters, Helen Barr, Hanah Stephenson, Julia Schlentz and Mary Doble; and brothers, John Hill and Joe Hill.

Jim is survived by his wife, Bonnie; daughters, Marvel (Dave) Ruis, Renee (Carl) Williamson and Rita (Brad) Kahler; son, Joe (Joy) Hill; one brother, Jerome (Marla) Hill; one sister, Lucy Urban; many grandchildren, greatgrandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Private interment was held at the Mount Hope Cemetery in Turtle Lake on Saturday, April 28. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 5, at Crooked Lake Park in Siren from 1 to 5 p.m.

Online condolences may be left at www.rowefh.com or www.wicremationcenter.com . Please continue to check the Web sites for updated information or call Bruce Rowe at 715-327-4475.

Rowe Funeral Home of Frederic and the Northwest Rose Marie (DeHart) Sieracki Ash, 74, New Richmond, Wisconsin Cremation Center in Milltown have been enformerly of Balsam Lake, died April trusted with funeral arrangements.

24, 2012, at her home.

Rose was born on Aug. 13, 1937, in Menominee, Mich., the daughter of Wilfred and Lucille (Gehler) DeHart.

Rose had a passion for needlework Durene “Rene” Buettner, 76, Denver, Colo., died April and also enjoyed playing cards with 28, 2012. her family, especially the game of She was born Durene Erickson, on Feb. 17, 1936, to Hand and Foot. Her greatest joy was longtime Frederic residents, Clifford and Sarah Erickson. her family.

She moved to Denver, Colo., in 1958. She was employed She is survived by her husband, at the Denver Public Schools from 1958 to1967.

Dwayne Ash; children, Marcus (Lisa) Sieracki of New She is survived by her son, Andrew (Jenn); daughter, Richmond, Raymond T. Sieracki of Baldwin, Dawn Sarah Hamilton (Jared) of Littleton, Colo.; grandchildren, (Gene) LaMere of Amery, Cheryl Weeks of New Rich- McKinley and Walker Hamilton; sisters, Durae Kubat mond, Scott (Beth) Sieracki of Spring Valley and Brian and Betty Shetler of Denver and Beverly Chapman of (Mindy) Sieracki of Minong; sister, Charlotte (Roger) Kat- Minneapolis, Minn.; also by numerous extended family treh of Manitowoc; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grand- and countless friends. children.

Service and reception for friends, family and neighbors In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death will be held 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 4, at Rene’s home. by an infant daughter, Roxanne Sieracki; twin grandchilAll who attend the reception are requested to bring a sindren, Jamie and Jonathan Sieracki; and granddaughter, gle fresh cut flower to participate in a Swedish custom.

Katie Weeks.

A funeral service was held Friday, April 27, at No other flowers please.

Contributions in Rene’s name to The Denver Hospice O’Connell Family Funeral Home in Baldwin, with Pastor Arveda “Freddie” Kirk officiating. Interment took or The Denver Dumb Friends League. place at the Hammond Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to Adoray Home Hospice.

Funeral services have been entrusted to the O’Connell Family Funeral Home of Baldwin, 715-684-3434, Dorothy L. Jantzen, 90, St. Croix Falls, formerly of Duwww.oconnellfuneralhomes.com luth, Minn., died April 19, 2012, at her home.

Dorothy was born Oct. 12, 1921, in Duluth, Minn., to Brede and Lillian Edwards. She graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1939.

She married Charles Jantzen in Duluth on May 8, 1942.

Dorothy and Chuck spent over 30 summers fishing on Lake Superior www.wicremationcenter.com from Cornucopia. She worked as a home health aide for more than 15 Polk County’s Only Crematory years when she lived in Virginia and Milltown, Wisconsin Duluth. Dorothy volunteered at St. Croix Regional MedLocally owned and operated by ical Center for over 14 years, she knitted baby caps with tassels for the newborns, she mowed her lawn and shovTrained, Licensed Professionals eled until she was 90, swam three days a week, enjoyed Bruce Rowe and Ray Rowe coffee with her friends, always had a smile and a laugh, Call for a free quote or to arrange an in-home visit for preplanning and was her granddaughter, Erin’s, greatest fan.

Dorothy was preceded in death by husband Charles.

Northwest Wisconsin Cremation Center She is survived by daughter, Kris (Steve) McCormack 559606 of St. Croix Falls; son, Chuck (Robert Blong) Jantzen of 37L 27d Houston, Texas; grandchildren, Erin Jantzen McCorServing Polk, Burnett & St. Croix Counties mack, Heidi Jantzen and Matthew Jantzen.

Memorial service was held Saturday, April 28, at Luck Lutheran Church in Luck. Private interment was at Sunrise Memorial Park in Hermantown. Memorials suggested to Luck Lutheran Church.

The Grandstrand Funeral Home, Edling Chapel, www.grandstrandfh.com, St. Croix Falls, was entrusted with arrangements.

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James David Neidermire, 25, New Richmond, died Tuesday, April 24, 2012, as the result of a farm accident.

James was born March 12, 1987, in New Richmond, to David and Gwen Neidermire. He graduated from Osceola High School in 2005. He graduated from WITC New Richmond in 2007 in ag mechanics.

James loved his family, friends and all aspects of farming. He especially enjoyed fixing tractors. His hobbies were snowmobiling, four-wheeling, hunting and fishing.

He was kindhearted and loved unconditionally. He was truly a big brother in every sense of the word.

James was preceded in death by his grandpa, Paul Neidermire; grandparents, Virgil and Eunice Abel; his rolemodel uncles, Todd and Kevin.

He is survived by his parents, David and Gwen; brothers Jason and Joel; sisters, Lynn and Kalley; grandma, Bernice Neidermire; girlfriend, Caitlin Reardon; and extended family and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, April 28, at Assumption Catholic Church by Fr. Thomas Thompson. Private interment was at St. Mary Cemetery.

The Grandstrand Funeral Home, www.grandstrandfh.com, Osceola, was entrusted with arrangements.

Richard “Dick” Jay Fisk Richard “Dick” Jay Fisk, 70, of Houston, Texas, died March 27, 2012, at his home.

He was the youngest of four sons born to the late Harry “Pete” and Goldie “Scottie” Fisk on Nov. 3, 1941, in LaPorte, Ind. Dick attended St. Croix Falls High School and participated in football, basketball, baseball, track, golf, volleyball and bowling. He was co-captain of the 1959-60 basketball team that finished second in the conference with a 15-3 record. He was also a member of the science club and a homecoming attendant graduating in 1960. He attended River Falls State College for two years and later attended the Houston Community College earning certificates in radio and television servicing and chef/cook.

Dick worked several years as a technician for a television rating service and many years in the food service industry in Houston. He was the chef and assistant manager at the Westchase Hilton Hotel for several years.

Later, he became a contract driver for Fast Freight Services of Texas from 1985 until his retirement in February 2012. His employer stated he was one of their best and most reliable drivers. Dick had a great sense of humor and enjoyed playing golf and following all the Texas and Minnesota professional sports teams.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his brothers, Harry “Larry” Fisk Jr. (Lois) of Oakdale, Minn., Jon Fisk (Karen) of Mahtomedi, Minn., and Ed Fisk (Sandie) of Naples, Fla.; nephews, Terry Fisk (Jeannine) of Eau Claire, Rick Fisk of Oakdale, Minn., and Randy Fisk (Laurie) of Shoreview, Minn.; nieces, Cindy Newlin (Tim) of Taylors Falls, Minn., Jackie Brochman (Peter) of Seminole, Fla., and Missy Corrigan (Carson) of Fairbanks, Alaska; 11 cousins and other relatives and friends.

Private service and interment will be at St. Croix Falls Cemetery at later date.

Lois M. Grambow Lois M. Grambow, 77, Amery, formerly of Luck and Frederic, and resident of Willow Ridge Health Care passed away Friday, April 27, 2012, peacefully surrounded by family.

Lois was born in Milwaukee on July 22, 1934, and grew up in Cudahy. She attended St. Paul’s Lutheran School and graduated from Cudahy High School. She had been employed at American Motors, Thorp Finance and Moreway Department Store. She moved to Luck in 1973 and was part owner and ran the former Bone Lake Campgrounds and enjoyed working at Calderwood restaurant for several years.

Lois loved gardening, canning (especially tomatoes), and cooking for her family. She will be deeply missed.

Lois was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53-1/2 years, Ronald Grambow; daughter, Denise; parents, Victor and Alvina Novocin.

She is survived by her children, Robert (Donna) Grambow of Lino Lakes, Minn., Debra Talmadge (Jerry Petersen) of Luck and Michael (Cathy) Grambow of Luck; five grandchildren, Andrea (Nik) Franck, Eric (Sarabeth) Grambow, Jeremy Lund, Samantha (Nolan) Neumann and Matt Fjorden (son of Cathy Fjorden Grambow); six great-grandchildren, Marlie, Ava, Allison, Mia, Riley and Aiden; sister, Cookie Conway; brothers, Norbert and Joseph Novocin.

Funeral services will be held at Bone Lake Lutheran Church in Luck on Thursday, May 3, visitation will begin at 10 a.m. followed by the service at 11 a.m. The Rev. Mary Ann Bowman will be officiating.

Refer to the following Web site to leave online condolences or call Bruce Rowe at 715-472-2444 for additional information.

Rowe Funeral Home of Luck, www.rowefh.com, has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.

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CHURCH NEWS Mom’s worry over departing teen may be cause for concern Q: I’ll be graduating from high school next week, and even though I won’t leave for college for several months, my mom is already freaking out. Sometimes I think she’s going to have a panic attack. I’m afraid she won’t be able to handle it when I finally leave. What should I do?

Jim: Try seeing this situation from your mom’s perspective. Remember the anxiety you felt before your first date, or the jitters of standing up before an audience for the first time? Your mom is facing a similar situation right now. Her precious baby is about to leave the nest, and she’s not quite sure what to expect. She wants the best for you, but she fears the potential dangers that she suspects may be lying in wait for you out in the world.

This brand of protectiveness is entirely healthy and natural for any mom.

At the same time, some parents do have a tendency to overprotect their kids and engage in “helicopter parenting.”

Your reference to panic attacks may be cause for concern as well. Healthy anxiety is one thing, it’s designed to help us

Jim Daly

Focus on the Family

Juli Slattery

cope with the challenges of life and to perform at a higher level. But an anxiety disorder is an entirely different matter.

This happens when normal anxiety grows and mutates to the point where it does the opposite of what it’s intended to do. Rather than helping people cope, the anxiety actually prevents them from functioning.

If you think your mom is suffering from more than just a general sense of nervousness at your departure, then respectfully and lovingly suggest that she seek help. There are a number of treatments available for anxiety disorders. A member of Focus on the Family’s counseling team will be able to speak with you about this issue and identify a qualified counselor in your area. In the meantime, shower her with lots of love and make sure that these final few months at home are memorable for both of you.

•••

Q: Our 21-year-old son is living with us. He has struggled to find employment and become independent. How do we encourage him to take the necessary steps to find a job, a place to live and his own way in life without making him feel unloved or unwanted?

Juli: To address this issue with your son, you must begin by asking the question, “What does it mean to love him?”

Although it might seem unloving to push your son out of the comfort of your home, it is actually a very loving thing to do.

Your son, like many young adults in our society, is stuck in a delayed adolescence instead of launching into adult responsibilities. It is unloving to be part of keeping him stuck.

Here’s a suggested plan of action. Give your son a reasonable date by which you expect him to be out of the house. Explain to him that he is always welcome to visit, but that he is a man now and needs to become responsible for himself. Offer to help him plan financially, strategize to find a job and other necessary steps toward independence.

Be firm on the date that you set! Your natural tendency may be to show grace if the date comes and goes and your son is still stuck. You are doing him no favors

by shielding him from responsibility.

One option for your son to consider is joining the military. The armed forces are wonderful for providing direction, selfconfidence and maturity for young men and women who are struggling to find their way out of adolescence.

••• Jim Daly is president of Focus on the Family, host of the Focus on the Family radio program, and a husband and father of two. Dr. Juli Slattery is a licensed psychologist, cohost of Focus on the Family, author of several books, and a wife and mother of three. Submit your questions to: FocusOnTheFamily.com.

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Church Directory ADVENTIST

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST - FREDERIC

609 Benson Road; Pastor Curtis Denney Sat. Worship 11 a.m.; Sabbath Schl. 9:30 a.m.

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE

ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE VALLEY

1259 Hwy. 35 S., St. Croix Falls Sunday Worship: 9 & 11 a.m.

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

BIBLE FELLOWSHIP

WORD OF LIFE CHURCH

Meeting in homes.

Elder: Cliff Bjork, 715-755-3048 Sun. Fellowship - 10 a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

LUTHERAN

LUTHERAN

BALSAM LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN (WELS)

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

MILLTOWN LUTHERAN

113 W. Main St.. W., Phone 715-825-2453 Pastor Nanette Hagen-Hinck Children’s Sunday Schl. 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays; 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship

NEW HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Pastor Emory Johnson, 715-463-5700 www.newhopelutheranchurch.org 685 W. State Road 70, Grantsburg Sun. Wor. Serv. 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 11 a.m.

Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

NORTH VALLEY LUTHERAN

Pastor Maggie Isaacson, 715-825-3559 3 mi. W. of Milltown on “G” Sun. Wor. - 9:15 a.m.; Wed. Wor. 6:30 p.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN, (LCMS) WEBSTER

Pastor Gerald Heinecke Church Phone 715-866-7191 Sun. Schl. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Wor. - 10:30 a.m.

Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays www.facebook/OurRedeemerWebster

PEACE LUTHERAN - DRESSER (ELCA)

2355 Clark Road, Dresser, WI, 715-755-2515 Web site: plcdresser.org Pastor Wayne Deloach, Intern Melissa Carmack Sun. Wor. 8:30 & 11 a.m., Sun. Schl. 9:35 a.m.

PILGRIM LUTHERAN - FREDERIC (ELCA)

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

Interim Pastor Andrew Hinwood 507 Wisconsin Ave. N., 715-327-8012 Sun. Worship - 10:.30 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays www.pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org

BETHANY LUTHERAN - SIREN

REDEEMER EV. LUTHERAN

BETHANY LUTHERAN - BRANSTAD

Hwy. 35, 1/2 blk. N. Main St. Interim Pastor Andrew Hinwood Pastoral Serv. 715-349-5280 Sun. Worship - 8:30 a.m,; Sun. School 9:45 a.m.

(Wisconsin Synod) Pastor Gene DeVries 200 N. Adams St., St. Croix Falls Sun. Wor. - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 8:30 a.m.

BETHESDA LUTHERAN - DRESSER (LCMC) www.bethesdalutheran.ws

350 Michigan Ave., Centuria Sun. Worship - 10:45 a.m.; Sun. School - 10 a.m.

Pastor Peter Rimmereid, 715-755-2562 1947 110th Ave., Dresser Sunday Contemporary Service 8:30 a.m.; Education Hour 9:45 a.m. (Starts 9/18/11); Sunday Traditional Service 10:45 a.m.

BONE LAKE LUTHERAN bllc@lakeland.ws

Pastor Mary Ann Bowman, 5 mi. E. of Luck on Hwy. 48, 1/2 mi. S. on I; Office - 715-472-2535 Pastor - 715-472-8153, 8:45 a.m. Prayer; 9 a.m. Sun. Schl. & Adult Bible Study; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

CHRIST LUTHERAN (LCMS)

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

CLAM FALLS LUTHERAN (AALC)

Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt - 715-653-2630; 715-327-4461 www.clamfalls-zion-aalcparish.net Worship 10:15 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

Communion 1st Sun.

FAITH LUTHERAN - BALSAM LAKE

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

FAITH LUTHERAN - GRANTSBURG

Pastor Victor St. George, 715-463-5388 Worship 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School 10:45 a.m.

FIRST EVAN. LUTHERAN

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

FIRST LUTHERAN - CUSHING

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

FRISTAD LUTHERAN - CENTURIA

ELCA - 501 Hwy. 35, 715-646-2357, Mel Rau, Pastor Sun. Wor. & Holy Communion - 9:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:40 a.m.

GEORGETOWN LUTHERAN - ELCA

Rt. 1, Balsam Lake, WI (Fox Creek) Pastor Neal Weltzen; GT Office - 715-857-5580, Parsonage - 715-822-3001, TR Office - 715-822-3001 Wors. Serv. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m.; Holy Communion - 1st Sun. of each month

GRACE LUTHERAN - WEST SWEDEN

Phone 715-327-4340, 715-416-3086, 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. Schl. 9 a.m.; Sun. Worship 10 a.m.

LAKETOWN LUTHERAN - CUSHING

Pastor Dorothy Sandahl Sun. Wor. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 10:30 a.m.

LUCK LUTHERAN

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

ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN (Wis. Synod) ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN - LCMC

1614 CTH B, North Luck, Pastor Rob Lubben Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.

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

SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN

METHODIST

METHODIST

ATLAS UNITED METHODIST

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

DANBURY UNITED METHODIST

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

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

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 9 a.m.

GRACE UNITED - WEBSTER

Cindy Glocke, Pastor, 715-866-8646 Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m.

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST Holytrinity@wisconsinumc.org 1606 165th Ave., CTH I, Centuria Pastor Freddie Kirk, 715-485-3363 Pastor Tammy Clausen Sunday Worship - 8:30 a.m.

LAKEVIEW UNITED - HERTEL

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

LEWIS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST Tom Cook, Pastor Worship 8:45 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 10 a.m.

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

Communion -Every Sunday

TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN OSCEOLA

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

WEST DENMARK LUTHERAN

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

Fellowship 11 a.m.

WEST IMMANUEL LUTHERAN - ELCA

Rev. Rexford D. Brandt 447 180th St., Osceola, 715-294-2936 Sun. Wor. 8 & 10:30 a.m.; Sun. Schl. 9:15 a.m.

Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month

YELLOW LAKE LUTHERAN

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

ZION LUTHERAN - BONE LAKE (LCMC)

5 miles E. of Frederic on W, 2 miles south on I; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - EAST FARMINGTON (WELS ) Pastor Martin Weigand - 715-294-3489 Sunday Schl. 9 a.m.; Bible Class 9:30 a.m.

Worship Serv. 10:30 a.m.

Communion - 1st & Last Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - MARKVILLE

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

Holy Communion - 1st & 3rd Sunday

ZION LUTHERAN - TRADE LAKE

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

PRESBYTERIAN

PRESBYTERIAN

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

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

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC

Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 255 E. 10th Ave., Osceola, 715-294-2243 Masses: Sun. 10:30 a.m., Tues. 5 p.m.

Thurs. at 10 a.m. at Osc. Nursing Home ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY

CENTURIA ASSEMBLY OF GOD

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

OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CHURCH

Pastor Annie Tricker Sun. Worship 11 a.m.; Sun. School 11 a.m.

Potluck dinner 1st Sunday

OSCEOLA UNITED METHODIST

SIREN ASSEMBLY OF GOD

oumc@centurytel.net 306 River Street, Osceola, 715-755-2275 Pastor Mark Gilbert Adult Class - 8:30 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.; Holy Communion 1st Sunday

ST. CROIX FALLS UNITED METHODIST

Rev. Mike Weaver Sunday Worship Service - 10 a.m.

Sunday School is at 9 a.m., Nursery available

ST. LUKE UNITED - FREDERIC

Pastor Arveda “Freddie” Kirk, 715-327-4436 Pastor Tammy Clausen Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

TAYLORS FALLS UNITED METHODIST

TRINITY LUTHERAN - FALUN

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

Mass Wed. & Thurs. 9 a.m.

Pastor Larry Mederich, 715-294-4332 www.occconnect.org Mtg. @ St. Croix Art Barn; Sun. Serv. - 9 a.m.

Nursery and children church

McKINLEY UNITED METHODIST

TRINITY LUTHERAN - ELCA

Pastor Gerald Heinecke Home 715-327-8608; Church 715-866-7191 Sunday Worship Service - 8 a.m.

Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

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

SIREN UNITED METHODIST

TRINITY LUTHERAN LCMS, DANBURY

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

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST GRANTSBURG

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

10 mi. W. of Cumberland on Hwy. 48 (McKinley) - Pastor Neal Weltzin GT Office 715-857-5580, Parsonage 715-8223001, TR Office - 715-822-3001 Wor. Serv. - 9 a.m.; Sun. Schl. - 10:15 a.m.

Holy Communion - 1st Sunday

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER

Tom Cook, Pastor Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship - 10:15 a.m. (Nursery available) 290 W. Government Street, 715-294-4436 Reverend Dr. Rolland Robinson Sunday Service - 10 a.m. with nursery Sunday School - Sept. - May at 10 a.m.

WOLF CREEK UNITED METHODIST

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

COVENANT

COVENANT

CALVARY COVENANT - ALPHA

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

SIREN COVENANT

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

UNITED COVENANT - CLEAR LAKE

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

CATHOLIC

CATHOLIC

ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-247-3310 255 St. Hwy. 35, East Farmington Mass Friday 9 a.m.; Sacrament of Penance Sat. 3:30 p.m.

CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH

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

Tues. - Thurs. 7:30 a.m.

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP

Danbury - 7586 St. Rd. 77, 715-866-7321 Pastor - Father Michael J. Tupa Mass - Sat. 4 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m. (Sept.-May).

Reconciliation as per bulletin & by appt.

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES

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

SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY

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

EVANGELICAL

EVANGELICAL

APPLE RIVER COMMUNITY (EFCA)

Pastor Bruce Tanner, 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 Sun. Schl. - 9 a.m.; Morn. Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided for all services Sat. Worship - 6 p.m., Luck Senior Center

HOPE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

Pastor Dave Williams 933 248th St., Osceola Morning Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School Sept.-May 8:45 a.m.

Children’s Church & Nursery provided

TRADE RIVER EVAN. FREE

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

BAPTIST

EAST BALSAM BAPTIST - BALSAM LK. Pastor Gabe Brennan, 715-857-5411

www.eastbalsam.org Wor. Service - 9 a.m.; Sun. School-10:15 a.m.

EUREKA BAPTIST

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

LIVING HOPE CHURCH

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

TRADE LAKE BAPTIST

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST - WEBSTER

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

Worship 10:30 a.m.

WESLEYAN

WESLEYAN

WOODLAND WESLEYAN

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 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Evening Services Sun. 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

Call Pastor Darryl Olson at 715-755-3133 for information and directions

ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN

CHRISTIAN ORTHODOX

HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX

523 1st St., Clayton, 715-948-2493 Fr. Christopher Wojcik, Pastor Saturday Vespers - 5 p.m.; Sunday Liturgy - 9:30 a.m.

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

NAZARENE

NAZARENE

CALVARY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

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

FAITH COMMUNITY

FAITH FELLOWSHIP

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

FIRST BAPTIST - AMERY

NONDENOMINATIONAL

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

131 Broadway St., 715-268-2223; www.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

Pastor Steve Ward Sunday School - (all ages) - 9:30 a.m.

Church Serv. - 10:45 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST - MILLTOWN

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

FIRST BAPTIST - TAYLORS FALLS, MN

Located across from elemen. school on West St., Pastor, Dr. Kevin Schumann; 651-465-7171 Sun. Morn. - Sun. School for all ages - 9 a.m.

Morn. Worship - 10:15 a.m.; Nursery provided.

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

Meets at Dresser Elem. School, Dresser Pastor Tony Minell, 715-417-1982 Sunday Wor. 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Schl. 9:45 a.m.

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 FRIENDS WOR. GROUP

715-733-0481 or 715-733-0480 for time of meeting.

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.

FIRST BAPTIST - WEBSTER

ST. CROIX UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP

ST. DOMINIC - FREDERIC & IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - GRANTSBURG CATHOLIC MASS SCHEDULE

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”

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

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

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

Pastor: Rev. Dennis M. Mullen, 715-327-8119 St. Dominic: Sat. 4:30 p.m.; Sun. 10:30 a.m.

Immaculate Conception: Sat. 6:30 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 a.m. Call the office for daily & holy day Mass times

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.

RIVER VALLEY CHRISTIAN

ST. ANNE PARISH

GRACE BAPTIST - GRANTSBURG

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

Rev. Thomas E. Thompson, 715-247-3310 139 Church Hill Rd., Somerset Mass Sun. 8:30 a.m.; Wed. 9 a.m.

Sacrament of Penance Sun. 8 a.m.

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

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.

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Students of the Week GRANTSBURG

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Megan Williamson has been chosen Frederic Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in fourth grade and the daughter of Stephanie and Lance Williamson. Megan is a model student. She is excited about learning and puts her heart into all she does. She is caring to those around her and is always ready to help. Megan loves to dance, spend time outdoors and work on art or creative writing projects.

Taylor Zenzen has been chosen Frederic Middle School’s student of the week. He is in sixth grade and the son of Holly and Devin Moats and Joe Zenzen. Taylor is involved in baseball, soccer, hockey, football, track, bell choir, band, helping mom with her day care and also working at Frederic Paintball. He enjoys sports and collecting agates. He plans to go to school to be a mechanic and enlist in the Army. Taylor is funny, works hard, is polite and participates in class.

Tony Evans has been chosen Frederic High School’s student of the week. He is a senior and the son of Julie and Robert Evans.

Tony is involved in football, wrestling, track, working part time for a logging company and volunteering helping people shovel and rake yards. He enjoys working out, listening to music and being with friends. He plans to attend Lake Superior College for construction. Tony is hardworking, polite and kind.

Katie Stout has been chosen Grantsburg Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in third grade and the daughter of Christal Yates. Katie is a hardworking, motivated young girl.

Her greatest strength is her positive attitude she brings each day to school that sprinkles throughout the classroom. She is a great role model and has a great outlook for the future. She loves science for the creating and experiments.

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Jen Schwieger has been chosen Grantsburg High School’s student of the week. She is a junior and the daughter of Bobby and Lee Schwieger. Jen is responsible, quick to smile, helpful and a good listener. She is involved in school and club volleyball, fast pitch, basketball, works part time at the dairy cheese store, plays in band and sings in choir. She enjoys hanging out with friends, playing sports, fishing, doing puzzles and listening to music.

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Jordan Erickson has been chosen Luck Middle School’s student of the week. He is in eighth grade and the son of Kathy Erickson and John Erickson. Jordan has a serious approach to his studies, asks questions when he needs help, is pleasant in class and has a positive attitude. He enjoys golfing, biking, hunting, BMX, the skate park in Siren, fishing and music.

Taylor Hacker has been chosen Luck High School’s student of the week. He is a senior and the son of Joe Hacker and Dawn Johnson. Taylor is a very good student, willing to volunteer his time, cooperative and ambitious. He works at Pete’s Trailer Sales in Rice Lake. He enjoys working, riding four-wheeler, playing basketball and gaming with his friends. He plans to attend college for welding.

Dylan Smith has been chosen St. Croix Falls Elementary School’s student of the week. He is in first grade and the son of Brenda and Rodney Smith.

Dylan loves to read, ride his bike and have bonfires with his parents. At school he likes to do math and reading. When Dylan grows up he wants to be a plumber because he likes working with his hands and solving problems.

Spencer Steek has been chosen St. Croix Falls Middle School’s student of the week. He is in fifth grade and the son of Nick and Leah Steek. He has two brothers and four cats. Spencer is involved in hockey and enjoys playing all sports. His favorite subject is math. Spencer is great to have in class. He is eager to share his thoughts and ideas. He is very kind and helpful to his class.

Maggie Singerhouse has been chosen St. Croix Falls High School’s student of the week.

She is a junior and the daughter of Charles and Barbara Singerhouse. Maggie has a younger sister. Maggie enjoys reading, writing, piano, music and spending time with friends. She is involved in SOS.

WEBSTER

SIREN

Kelsey Douglas has been chosen Siren Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in 4year-old kindergarten and the daughter of RaShell and Andrew Douglas. Kelsey is very kind to all of her peers. She always has a big smile and is willing to help others.

She contributes to classroom discussions and is eager to join all activities. She is a model student.

Lane Johnson has been chosen Grantsburg Middle School’s student of the week. He is in sixth grade and the son of Cory and Kristina Johnson. Lane is a leader by example. He’s got a great attitude and is very organized. He is always willing to share his ideas in class and likes to ask the tough questions. He is always eager to learn. His favorite class is gym. Lane is involved in baseball and 4-H.

Tanner Lee has been chosen Siren Middle School’s student of the week. He is in seventh grade and the son of Jennifer Lee. Tanner is involved in a football, basketball, baseball and track. He is a creative person and likes to participate in drama activities, highlighting his talent with voice impersonations and accents. Tanner is thoughtful and considerate and gets along well with his teachers, likes to help his classmates and always has a smile for everyone.

William Barr III has been chosen Siren High School’s student of the week. He is the son of Vanessa Morrison-Barr and Joseph Mulroy.

Will is involved in band, basketball and track. He enjoys hanging with friends, listening to music, throwing flying discs and coming to morning open gym. Will is varsity basketball captain for next year’s team. Will will attend college after graduating from Siren.

Devin Stuart has been chosen Webster Elementary School’s student of the week. He is the son of Matt Stuart and Amber Rossow. Devin is a kind, positive student who puts forth his best effort in class. He is a friend to all and takes time to help others.

Devin is looking forward to his 6th birthday.

Will Kern has been chosen Webster Middle School’s student of the week. He is in fifth grade and the son of Amber and Larry Kern. Will is a hard worker, polite and friendly. He is a very patient and respectful student. He is involved in basketball. He enjoys riding ATV, swimming and playing basketball. He loves animals.

He has one rabbit, one cat and three dogs.

Chad Rosenthal has been chosen Webster High School’s student of the week. He is a senior and the son of John and Maria Rosenthal. Chad is an enjoyable student to have conversations with in class. He asks great questions, works well with everyone and is diplomatic at all times. He is a hardworking student who strives to do well and is extremely polite.

He plans to go to Le Cordon Bleu after graduation. He enjoys fishing, video games and movies.

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Shiara Rainey has been chosen Unity Elementary School’s student of the week. She is in fourth grade and the daughter of Jennifer Williams. Shiara is a terrific young lady. She has a great attitude and always does her best at schoolwork. Shiara’s wonderful smile brings joy to everyone.

Asher Cress has been chosen Unity Middle School’s student of the week. He is in sixth grade and the son of Jason and Jessica Cress. Asher is a great participant and he gets along well with others. He is respectful and he has a positive disposition. He comes to class with a smile.

Ben Zahler has been chosen Unity High School’s student of the week.

He is a junior and the son of Becky and Jim Zahler. Ben is involved in band, jazz band and soccer. He enjoys biking and reading. His favorite class is jazz band. After high school, he is considering attending school in Eau Claire, Duluth or Superior for computers or history. He resides in Centuria.

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Happenings in the Upper St. Croix Valley communities

Coming events MAY

St. Croix Falls

• Earth Day Conference on frac sand mining at the library. 1-4 p.m., conference@stcroixsceniccoalition.org.

THURS.-FRI./3-11 St. Croix Falls

MONDAY/7

THURS.-SAT./3-5

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

• Fristad Lutheran Church bake and rummage sale.

Thurs. 7 a.m.-4 p.m., Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Indianhead Gem & Mineral Society silent auction at the senior center, 7 p.m.

Clear Lake

• The elementary and middle school Spring Art Exhibition in the elementary lobby, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays.

Centuria

Luck

THURSDAY/3

TUESDAY/8

Clear Lake

Amery

• National Day of Prayer service at United Covenant Church, 7 p.m.

• Cancer support group at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 7 p.m., 715-268-6722 or 715-268-7290.

Falun

Osceola

• Burnett County National Day of Prayer service at First Baptist Church, 7-8:30 p.m., 715-349-8005.

• Seminar on What a Headache at the medical center, 6:30-8 p.m., 715-294-4936.

Siren

WEDNESDAY/9

• Evening meal at the senior center, 715-349-2845.

• Northwoods Flyers EEA Club meets at the Burnett County Government Center, Rm. 165, 7 p.m.

St. Croix Falls

• Acting Essentials class for young people at the library, 3 p.m., www.stcroixfallslibrary.org.

St. Croix Falls

THURS.-SAT./10 -12

• Musician Jonathan Edwards at Festival Theatre, 7:30 p.m., 715-483-3387, www.festivaltheatre.org.

Siren

Taylors Falls, Minn.

• Sale with proceeds to cancer society at 6402 Midtown Rd. Thurs. 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-?.

• Ward Moberg to speak at the community center, presented by historical society, 7 p.m.

FRI. & SAT./4 & 5

THURSDAY/10

• Gospel for Africa garage sale at 619 Shoreview.

Fri. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.

• NARFE dinner meeting at Village Pizzeria at noon.

RSVP by Mon., May 7, 715-268-8618.

Amery

Amery

Bone Lake

• Spring sale at Zion Lutheran Church. Fri. 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-noon.

Grantsburg

• Faith Lutheran Church’s spring sale, Fri. 4-7 p.m. with dinner and Sat. 8-11 a.m. with breakfast.

Siren

• Burnett Blizzard garage sale at the hockey rink, 9 a.m.4 p.m.

• Wisconsin Writers Assoc. Conference at The Lodge at Crooked Lake, www.wiwrite.org or 715-349-2291 to register.

FRIDAY/4 Dresser

• Spaghetti dinner & silent auction at Peace Lutheran Church, 6-7:30 p.m.

Frederic

• Gospel quartet Ernie Couch & Revival at Crosswalk Community Church, 7 p.m., erniecouchandrevival.com.

Jackson

• Second Alarm’s smelt/fish fry at the town hall, 5 p.m.until gone.

St. Croix

• Taste of the St. Croix Valley at Chateau St. Croix Winery, 5:30-8:30 p.m., www.FallsChamber.org or 715-4833580.

SAT. & SUN./5 & 6 Frederic

Twin silos add another shade of gray to this farm scene in rural Frederic. -- Photo submitted

Siren

• Spring art event at the BAAG Art Center, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

St. Croix Falls

• Spring Art Tour, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., www.eartharts.wi.org.

SATURDAY/5 Amery

• Book sale at the library, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Centuria

• Habitat ground-breaking ceremony at 300 Minnesota Ave., 11 a.m., 715-483-2700.

• Fire and rescue department pancake breakfast at the fire hall, 10 a.m. -1 p.m.

Dairyland

• Arts & craft show at Northland Community Center, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 218-391-3766.

Danbury

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

Grantsburg

• Feed My Sheep at Grace Church in Grantsburg. Doors open 8 a.m., distribution 9 a.m., 715-463-5699.

• Spring birding tour at Crex. Registration required, 810 a.m., 715-463-2739.

Laketown

• Rummage, bake and plant sale at Laketown Lutheran Church, 8 a.m.-noon.

• Northwest Passage Special Exhibit “In a New Light” at the Arts Center, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., www.fredericarts.org.

Lewis

• Amy Fossum benefit at Sundown Saloon, 2-10 p.m.

Bingo 2-5 p.m.; auction 5 p.m.; DJ 6-10 p.m.

• Spring rummage sale at Lewis Methodist Church, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Luck

• Wisconsin Draft Horse and Mule Association field day at school soccer field, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

• Aebleskiver dinner at West Denmark Church hall, 3:307 p.m., 715-472-2383.

• Ice Age Trail Bird Hike, 7 a.m., at McKenzie Lake Landing, 715-472-2248.

Centuria

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

Grantsburg

• Ag Society Fair pasture sale at fairgrounds, 6:30 p.m.

St. Croix Falls

• Annual casserole supper at United Methodist Church, 5-7 p.m.

FRI. & SAT./11 & 12 Balsam Lake

• Holy Trinity United Methodist Church thrift sale. Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-noon.

Milltown

FRIDAY/11

Osceola

• Poco Penners meeting at the justice center, 2 p.m., 715483-9738.

• River’s Rally, 715-553-0212, www.riversrally.org.

• Save the Frogs at Common Harvest Farm/Standing Cedars State Natural Area, 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., 715483-2742.

St. Croix Falls

• Guided birds walk at Interstate Park, 7-9 a.m.

• Spring Wildflower Mania at Interstate Park, 1-2:30 p.m.

• Saints softball pancake breakfast fundraiser at the Legion, 7-11 a.m.

SUNDAY/6

Balsam Lake Frederic

• Citizen/Volunteer of the Year banquet at Hacker’s.

RSVP by May 7. 6 p.m., 715-327-4836.

Milltown

• Music for Mom event at the library, 5 p.m.

St. Croix Falls

• Solar seminar/workshop at Lamar Community Center.

RSVP by Mon., May 7, 715-553-2116, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Dresser

• Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner at Trollhaugen, 5-8 p.m., 715-755-2644.

• VFW Post 4186 and the Ladies Auxiliary all-you-caneat breakfast at the VFW Hall.

ONGOING Every Day

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

Syren Area Garden Club plans for another growing season SIREN – The Syren Area Garden Club met in April to kick off plans for this growing season. The club has been in existence for eight years and is responsible for establishing and maintaining the Lilac Community Garden at the end of Siren’s Main Street and the corner of Lake Street.

Members maintain and add to this local garden area so that everyone can enjoy walking through or sitting and having lunch in this lilac- and flower-filled setting.

They are holding their annual lilac sale during Siren’s Lilac Fest on Saturday, May 19, at Lakeview Event Center. All proceeds will go to maintain and enhance the community garden. Something new is happening in the community garden; an herb garden is in process and their plans are to finish it this summer. The club hopes to create a garden filled with both edible and medicinal herbs for all to enjoy.

A recent memorial gathering of club members was held to remember Jim Trigg for all the donations he made to the community garden in the past. The club planted perennial mums, in his honor, next to the rock obelisk he donated. This is a reminder of all the trees and flowers

Divorce care support group at Apple River Community Church, 715-268-8360, 715-268-2176.

Every Monday

Indianhead Barbershop Chorus meets at the Balsam Lake Government Center, 7:30 p.m., 715-483-9202.

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

Grief Share support group at Centennial Hall, Amery, 715-268-2176 or 715-268-8360.

Moms In Touch International, First Baptist, Amery, 2 - 3 p.m., 715-268-5408, www.momsintouch.com

Partners of Veterans women’s support group, Counseling Associates, Siren, 1-2:30 p.m., 715-349-8575.

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

Every Tuesday

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

Survivors of domestic violence & sexual assault support group, Polk Co., 800-261-7233, 6-7:30 p.m.

Anger management group at Amery Regional Medical Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 715-268-4094.

Every Wednesday

Shown (L to R): Shelly Roland, Dave Gigure, Joan Jendro, Dave Jendro, Marilyn Gigure, Dean Roland, Judi Trigg, Allan Waldorf and Carla Phillips at the memorial for Jim Trigg. – Photo submitted he and his wife, Judi, donated and planted for everyone to admire in the Syren Community Garden.

The club has a very active and dedicated membership and they always wel-

come new members to the club. If you are interested in sharing garden tips, plant exchanges and making good friends, please call Carla Phillips at 715-349-8386 or Joan Jendro at 715-653-4242. - submitted

Women of Hope, cancer support group, at SCRMC, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., 715-483-0431.

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

Every Thursday

Breastfeeding support group at the St. Croix Regional Medical Center, 2-3:30 p.m., 715-483-0431.

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

Every Saturday

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