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Several local students took in the sunset on Friday evening, Aug. 27, during halftime at the Unity/St. Croix Central football opener at Unity school. They were talking and watching the sun set from the track and field bleachers, adjacent to the football field. - Photo by Greg Marsten

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The auction of Morris Blomgren’s “million dollar museum” is drawing interest from across the nation ... and world

by Gary King Leader editor FALUN - A Burnett County farm field will become the site of an international summit of sorts next week when antique collectors from Europe, Canada and Australia descend on the estate of the late Morris Blomgren.

Blomgren, who died last November at the age of 92, could be called the ultimate collector - and it didn’t matter

whether it was a box full of clothespins - or 2-ton pieces of farm machinery.

It seems nobody knows how much his collection is worth or even cares to hazard a guess - not auctioneer Todd Houghton or Blomgren’s niece, Jan Freeman, who inherited the farm along with Blomgren’s nephew, Roland Marek.

Longtime friend, neighbor and fellow tractor collector and aficionado, Clayton Jorgensen, said Blomgren’s collection has often been referred to as “the million dollar museum,” but there’s no telling what people will pay for it in an auction setting.

“There’s some speculation,” Jorgensen said. “And as they started to gather the items, there was talk of getting a million dollars a day at the auc-

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by Sherill Summer Leader staff writer BURNETT AND POLK COUNTIES - The unemployment rate continued to decline in both Polk and Burnett counties in July, according to figures released by the Department of Workforce Development on Aug. 25. The unemployment rate was lower or unchanged in all but five Wisconsin counties and lower or unchanged in all 12 metro areas around the state.

The unemployment rate in Polk County dropped to 8.1 percent from 8.4 percent in June. The current rate is also an improvement from a year ago when the rate was 9.2 percent.

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This past week the Moving Wall Vietnam Veterans Memorial was on display in Almena. An opening ceremony, hosted

by VFW Post 8512, was held Thursday evening, Aug. 26, and the display remained open 24/7 until Monday afternoon. “I think of the wall as more of a reminder than as a monument,” said Dave Christensen. “The experience is a very individual thing and everyone has their own reaction. It’s not meant to glorify what happaned. It’s a reminder.” - Photos by Erik Barstow (barstowphotography.com)

A man helping prepare for the Morris Blomgren estate auction to be held next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 7 - 9. at Falun holds up one of several steam engine whistles that are among countless antiques up for sale. Blomgren, who died last year at age 92, accumulated one of the world’s best collections of antique tractors and other items. See story, page 1. – Photo by Gary King

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• Briefly • SHELL LAKE - Western Wisconsin has two of the nation’s 10 best community colleges.

Washington Monthly Magazine rates Indianhead Technical College — with headquarters in Shell Lake and campuses in New Richmond, Rice Lake, Ashland and Superior — at No. 6.

Chippewa Valley Tech – headquartered in Eau Claire with campuses in River Falls and Menomonie – is ranked 10th.

The rankings are the first in three years. They’re based on things like graduation rates and various educational standards listed by the Community College Survey of Student Engagement. - rivertowns.net ••• FREDERIC - There will be a therapy dog meeting, Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Frederic Library, 127 W. Oak St., Frederic, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. All current registered therapy dog teams are urged to attend and anyone who is interested in learning about therapy dog work is invited.

The guest speaker will be Judy Miller, owner of Fur-Get-MeNots Pet Food Store in St. Croix Falls. More information available by contacting Sue Hager, TDInc., tester/observer at 715327-4532. - submitted ••• POLK COUNTY – The Polk County Health Department has reopened Big Butternut beach in Luck. Two consecutive samples have indicated an acceptable level of fecal coliform bacteria. The department recommends swimmers take caution when swimming at any beach, especially after heavy rains. Bacteria counts usually rise after a rainstorm at all beaches. The most frequent sources of diseasecausing microorganisms are waterfowl fecal contamination, sewage overflows, polluted city or agricultural storm-water runoff, sewage treatment plant malfunctions, boating wastes and malfunctioning septic systems. - from Polk County Health Dept.

••• LUCK - The Indianhead Chapter 1581 of NARFE will hold a dinner meeting at noon on Thursday, Sept. 9, at the Hog Wild restaurant in Luck. All federal and retired federal workers are welcome. Reservations may be made by calling 715-327-8658 by noon on Monday, Sept. 6. submitted ••• MADISON– The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking nominations for the third-annual Wisconsin Woman Veteran of the Year Award. The award will be presented during the Women Veterans Conference being held Oct. 22-24 at Fort McCoy. As part of WDVA’s ongoing commitment to women veterans, the award recognizes women veterans who have compiled a record of exemplary service as a military service member, a veteran and an outstanding member of the community.

Nomination forms are available online at WisVets.com/Forms under “brochures” - from WDVA ••• CORRECTIONS: In one of the photos included with the article on the Siren School District annual meeting in the Aug. 25 Leader, a woman was misidentified as Siren District bookkeeper Shelly Emery. The woman should have been identified as Tonja Grosskreutz who had been hired as a consultant to the Siren School Board. Our apologies to both of these people. – Nancy Jappe

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SCF knife-wielder now in local custody Man shot by deputy now well enough to face seven felony charges

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – The 40year-old St. Croix Falls man shot by a deputy sheriff a month ago after wielding a knife against his family and police in a domestic dispute is now in local custody, after being treated for his gunshot wound for nearly a month.

Ten charges were filed against William F. Bokenyi on Aug. 5 for allegedly threatening both his wife and 10-year-old son in an Aug. 1 domestic dispute that ended with him being shot once in the abdomen by a Polk County Sheriff’s deputy, who was later found to have been justified in the shooting, after a panel of local law enforcement officials cleared him of any wrongdoing.

Bokenyi had not officially faced those 10 charges filed against him, because of his hospitalization from the shooting.

“He was booked in late yesterday afternoon [Aug. 30] after being medically cleared to be housed in the Polk County Jail,” stated Polk County Sheriff Tim Moore. Bokenyi was set to make a court appearance in the coming days, answering to the multitude of charges he faces.

According to the reports and narrative in the district attorney’s charges, officers were called to an apartment on the evening of Aug. 1 on East Maryland St. in the city of St. Croix Falls. The call came after his wife called stating that Bokenyi had “snapped” and

in the kitchen area, threatened to kill her continually threatenand his child, forcing ing the woman and the duo to seek refuge child, and refusing to in a locked room, drop his knives. The which is where she officer’s report states called the police. that one of the By the victim’s acdeputies then used a count, Bokenyi left the Taser on Bokenyi for apartment about 6 compliance, but that it p.m. that evening for a seemed to have “little poker game in Minor no effect,” and that nesota, returning he in fact, lunged at about two or three the officers. That was hours later, and beWilliam Bokenyi when Deputy Michael coming agitated when Stoffel fired a single his wife mentioned visiting her mother for a week to shot from his service revolver assist her with postsurgery care. into Bokenyi’s abdomen, dropShe stated that Bokenyi became ping him to the floor.

Neither the woman nor the seriously depressed, cried and went to bed. She told investiga- child were physically injured tors that she was nervous about during the shooting or the knifetheir son’s safety, since Bokenyi wielding.

Bokenyi was airlifted to Rewould routinely sleep in the gions Hospital in St. Paul, Minn., child’s room with the boy.

That is when Bokenyi al- where he was initially treated for legedly began making death the gunshot wound. He was later threats to both of them, asking transferred to a secure facility for her, “Which one of you should follow-up treatment and is making a full recovery. He was die first?”

That comment is what led the deemed medically capable of woman to grab the boy and seek being treated and housed in the shelter in a locked room and call Polk County Jail just last week, 911. That is also when Bokenyi and able to address the charges apparently retrieved a pair of filed against him.

Because there was an officerlarge kitchen knives.

The first officer on the scene involved shooting, an investigawas a city of St. Croix Falls police tion was conducted by the officer, who briefly saw Bokenyi Burnett County Sheriff’s office, through the front door, wielding which also led to a mandated the two knives in his left hand, shooting review panel, which and refusing to drop them, was comprised of several law ofclaiming they would have to ficials from local agencies and “kill him first.” That officer county sheriff’s offices. That called for backup, with several panel found Stoffel justified in county sheriff’s deputies arriving shooting Bokenyi. Stoffel returned to field services duty on shortly thereafter.

Officers then kicked the apart- Aug. 9.

The knife-wielding incident ment door in and found the man

led to a battery of 10 charges being filed against Bokenyi in Polk County Circuit Court.

Seven of those charges are felonies, and three are misdemeanors, including first-degree reckless endangerment, two counts of felony intimidation, a felony count of failure to comply with a police officer, felony battery to a police officer, and a similar attempted battery charge, as well as misdemeanor disorderly conduct, resisting an officer and negligent handling of a weapon.

If convicted on all 10 counts, Bokenyi faces the potential for up to more than 45 years in prison and up to or including almost $125,000 in fines.

One fact that has since emerged is that the domestic disturbance is not the first time Bokenyi has been shot by police.

Court records indicate he was also fired upon in a March 1996 domestic dispute in Ashland during an apparently similar confrontation with authorities.

He was charged with two felonies and a misdemeanor and ultimately found guilty of firstdegree reckless endangerment, with the two other charges being dropped in a plea agreement. His sentence from that conviction is unclear, although he is listed as a convicted felon, and cannot own a firearm.

Bokenyi’s wife has also filed a restraining order against him in the event that he was released on a cash bond. That case led to a video conference hearing from his hospital bed, and led to Judge Molly GaleWyrick issuing and confirming a restraining order against him for at least one year.

Responsibilities, size of Polk County Board, under consideration Special committee offers newspaper series, town meetings to address issues

board and a comparison to other boards in Wisconsin and neighboring Minnesota. We plan five press releases. The committee decided to start by examining the board’s history.

Editor’s note: Following is the first of a five-part series compiled by the organizational committee of the Polk County Board of Supervisors to inform the public of the many aspects governing the size of county boards in Wisconsin, especially the Polk County Board. Three town meetings on the topic will be held in October in three different areas of the county.

Members of the organizational committee are committee Chair Herschel Brown, Pat Schmidt, Wendy Rattel, Harry Johansen, Russ Arcand, Larry Jepsen and Wm. Johnson.

Polk County’s history Wisconsin became a state in 1848, and Polk County was organized in 1853, although geographically it was much larger than it is today. During the second half of the 19th century, Polk County’s borders were changed and the various towns organized.

Until in 1898, the 24 towns and four villages, St. Croix Falls, Osceola, Amery and Clear Lake, were the municipalities of Polk County.

Town chairmen and village presidents comprised the 28-member county board. At that time, the board held only one meeting per year, in November, but met for five consecutive days. After trying various sites for the county seat, the board chose Balsam Lake, as it was centrally located and within a day’s buggy ride for everyone.

The number of supervisors stayed the same until 1903, when one more was added representing the village of Frederic and making the total 29. The number increased again in 1904 when the village of Centuria sent a member to the board, now totaling 30 members. Balsam Lake and Luck villages were represented by 1905, increasing the total to 32 members. A supervisor representing the village of Clayton joined the board in 1909, giving the board 33 members. The village of Milltown came on the board in 1910. The board stayed at 34 members until 1921, when it was increased to 36; Dresser Junction gained a member, and Amery chose to be a city and thus gained an additional supervisor because they had two wards.

Polk County’s board stayed at 36 members for the following 36 years, but the once-a-year meeting was no longer enough. Occa-

by Pat Schmidt District 4 supervisor POLK COUNTY - This spring, the Polk County Board of Supervisors appointed an ad hoc organizational committee to study the organization, structure and responsibilities of the county board.

It was felt this is an appropriate time for changes if any are needed. The recent hiring of a county administrator changed the responsibilities of the board. In addition, the decennial census findings will likely change the boundaries of county board districts, as some areas in the county have grown, while others have not. Further, some citizens have asked that we consider the size of the county board.

The organizational committee began meeting this summer to address its assigned tasks. The first issue the committee will look at is the size of the county board.

In the interest of public education and transparency in government, the committee decided to share with the public through press releases those many factors that guide the board’s size: the requirements of state statutes, the cost of the county board, the effects of reducing the size of the

sionally, special sessions were necessary, and so in 1936 the board began meeting twice a year, in May and November.

More changes came in 1940.

The official proceedings book now shows the county supervisors to be separately elected positions and no longer the city mayor or village presidents for the incorporated municipalities.

However, the town chairmen continued to represent their towns on the county board.

In 1958, St. Croix Falls chose to become a city with two wards, and so one more supervisor was added to the county board. The board now totaled 37 members.

This is the point where the county board had its largest number of supervisors. Polk County’s population at that time was approximately 24,800 people, so there were about 688 people per supervisor, although there was not equal representation. Today, each member of the county board represents about 2,000 people.

Ruling by state Supreme Court The issue of unequal representation was addressed by the Wisconsin Supreme Court in 1965.

The court decided each member of the county board must represent an equal number of constituents. District lines were to be drawn according to population rather than simply by municipality borders. In addition, the size of the county board was also dictated by population. Thirty-one members was, and is yet today, the maximum number of supervisors for a county with a population between 25,000 and 50,000.

Thus, the following year, Polk County’s board size was reduced to 31 members from 31 equally populated districts. A supervisor was elected from each district.

Spring and fall sessions continued with an occasional special session for two more years, but by 1969 another change was made.

The board started having four regular sessions per year: a Re-

port Session in February; Spring Session in April; Summer Session in August; and Fall Session in November. Sessions continued to be more than one day long.

Reduced to 23 members The county board chose to reduce it size further in 1974. Now there were just 17 districts, but there were 23 supervisors. Six of the districts had two supervisors each. Board size changed again in 1982, to 21 supervisory districts with 25 board members. Once again, four of the districts had two supervisors each. During this time meetings grew to six regular sessions per year.

The present board size, 23 members from 23 districts, began in 1992. The number of meetings gradually increased to what we have now, 11 full board meetings per year (there is generally no meeting in February) which are several hours long and held in the evening. Committees and boards meet once or twice a month, depending on the amount of work to be done. Supervisors are also appointed to many other boards and committees throughout the county, district and state, resulting in more meetings on a regular basis. After the 2000 census, the county board decided to stay at 23 members, finding it was a very workable number of supervisors, considering the number of committees meetings each must attend.

The issues that confront Wisconsin’s county boards are significant. The boards are units of local self-government, yet are also the providers of services for the state.

The question is how do we deliver good public services while, at the same time, recognize that our financial resources are not unlimited. County board members face many difficult decisions, especially in these times of a faltering economy.

The next issue will address why Wisconsin has such large county boards.

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Decision on opening 4.5 miles on CTH H to ATVs goes back to county board committee

by Nancy Jappe Leader staff writer SIREN – The chairs in the audience section of the Burnett County boardroom were filled Thursday, Aug. 26, but the issue the majority of the people came to hear about wasn’t decided at that meeting. The issue of opening a section of CTH H in Webb Lake for ATV use was sent back to committee for further investigation and consideration.

Several people had asked for the privilege of making a public comment when the agenda came up. They were allowed to address the board at that time, starting with Richard Cosperisan, who told the board that ATVs were part of the reason he and his wife came to Burnett County.

“I think it is a wonderful asset to Siren,” Cosperisan said. “On Friday afternoons you see trailers with ATVs, boats and campers behind them. (This) is really economic support for Burnett County. The county made a wise choice in adopting the (ATV) ordinance. It will help our economy.”

Carl Hanson from the Turf and Tundra ATV Club, the man who asked the county to designate an ATV route on CTH, told the board that the people in the audience represented businesses, clubs, etc., who feel that opening the section of CTH H is a step in the right direction in economic recovery. However, Hanson was under the impression that acceptance by the board’s infrastructure committee (a decision already made) was all that it took to bring this about. County Board President Don Taylor explained that the opening still had to have final approval by the county board as a group.

Maria Rosenthal from Rosenthal’s Resort told the board that her business has taken a 30-percent loss this year, and had to lay off five employees. “I would like to see CTH H open so that we can survive,” Rosenthal said. “By opening H, I think it would help all the businesses in the area.”

A man who helped write the application said that the opening would connect 15 more routes that are already in use onto CTH H. “It will connect trails and routes, making a complete circle around Webb Lake,” he said. According to that application, the route would be 4.5 miles, going from Swanie’s Country Corner Store to East Long Lake Road.

County Board Supervisor Gary Lundberg spoke out against the opening of CTH H, explaining that the roadway has no shoulder (what is there is grass and gravel), that there are only a few places where an ATV could pull over and no place a car could pull over. He said that there is a double yellow line down the roadway.

“To me, it is a safety issue,” Lundberg

Siren School High School science teacher Brad Morris (L) presented information on Burnett County’s aquatic invasive species during the county board’s Aug. 26 meeting. In this photo, Morris is getting help in setting up video equipment from Burnett County conservationist Dave Ferris. commented. “I am not anti-ATV. I am looking at it from a safety standpoint and from a business standpoint for the county.

It would not be a good business decision to further subject ourselves to litigation.”

He went on to mention a case involving a young man who was killed in a collision between a pickup and an ATV and the county is still in litigation with the Turf and Tundra Club.

When the public comments concluded and the vote to go back to committee was made, Taylor thanked the people for coming to the meeting, saying that the board didn’t have the information to make this move fit into the ATV ordinance.

During the meeting, the county board approved the 2011 Annual Work Plan for the county’s parks and forests. As stated, the plan emphasizes the current needs of 106,556.86 acres of county forest, the 16 day-use parks and boat landings, three swimming beaches, 54 miles of summer ATV trail, 113 miles of winter ATV trail, 237 miles of snowmobile trail, 20 miles of bike trail and one rustic youth camp.

The goals and objectives for the plan include: 1) Establish timber sales to meet or exceed allowable cut acres. 2) Offer and sell allowable cut acres. 3) Ensure that active timber sales are being harvested and paid for in accordance with rules, regulations and goals. 4) Regenerate harvested areas back to fully stocked stands when

A number of people came to the Aug. 26 Burnett County Board meeting to find out if a section of CTH H in Webb Lake would be opened to ATV use. No decision was made, and the board sent the issue back to committee. – Photos by Nancy Jappe

R i c h a r d Cosperisan spoke in support of opening a section of CTH H to ATV use. “I think it would be a wonderful asset to Burnett County,” he told the county board at their Aug. 26 meeting.

Maria Rosenthal told the county board about this year’s loss of income to her resort. “I would like to see H open so that we can survive,” she said.

needed. 5) Manage county snowmobile and ATV trails in accordance with state guidelines, ensuring reimbursement of grants and safe trail-riding opportunities.

6) Maintain county facilities and update equipment.

Other tasks for the Forestry and Parks Department involving ensuring that fully stocked pine stands have the opportunity to grow to their potential, represent the county at Wisconsin County Forest Association meetings, maintain county forest roads in a safe and useable condition, protect county forestlands, provide for and enhance fish and wildlife projects, maintain the county’s parks, boat landings and youth came in a safe, clean and useable condition, the same for the Gandy Dancer

Trail and to provide a financial contribution to Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park.

The county board also approved a resolution for withdrawal of county forestland for Rusk encroachment and sale, and a resolution to authorize tax deeds to against Timothy and Valerie Bonngard and Thomas and Maja Volkmar in Voyager Village.

Talk about the upcoming budget was led by county Administrator Candace Fitzgerald, who had prepared a PowerPoint presentation for the board to see.

The equalized value of property within the county has gone down by 3.75 percent and the amount of shared revenue from the state is not known yet

City looks to change WWTP upgrade to phased project Tax dollar impact less; growth not a factor

by Tammi Milberg Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – The city council heard an update from MSA Professional Services project manager Dan Greve Monday, Aug. 30, on the wastewater treatment plant upgrade. Greve’s memo to the council came late last Friday and he touched on the points of it Monday night. Basically, the project would be done in a phased approach because several things driving the upgrade have changed.

According to Greve, the three issues driving the plant upgrade were future growth, effluent phosphorus limit and the age and condition of the existing plant.

The growth is not happening as fast as projected with population estimates provided at the beginning of the plant upgrade process. The project had been initially set to accommodate a population of 3,500, but was later scaled back to 2,750 for a 20-year period. “Our capacity is lower than the projections,” he said. Greve also indicated that the phosphorus effluent is down, likely due to the shrinking economy. He indicated the phased approach would update the old and existing equipment without burdening the businesses and taxpayers with construction of

the new larger facilities.

The DNR does support the phasing approach,” Greve stated. “We need to have a facilities plan amendment submitted to the DNR on how the phasing approach would work. We can avoid the immediate cost of large-structure facilities and update equipment and pipes. The Corps [Army Corps of Engineers] supports the management and financial aspects of the phased approach.”

Councilman Debra Kravig stated that perhaps a memorandum of understanding should be developed and signed by all parties to ensure the phased approach is understood by all involved and that there is something in writing to uphold the project financially. Greve agreed that a memorandum of understanding would be a good idea.

Councilman Paul Kuhlman stated that he thought the city has come a long way with this proposal of a phased approach adding, “I think this is the right way to go.”

The phased project would be Phase I, phosphorus removal and age and condition of the plant. In this phase, facilities to increase the capacity of the plant would be identified, but major structural improvements would be postponed to a future date if possible. Perhaps as far out as 10 years.

In Phase II, the city would review actual

growth and proposals for new development, along with changes in wastewater flows on an annual basis to establish the need to address major capacity needs.

Greve recommends the city utilize as much of the Corps plans and specifications as possible, since they have done much of the scope and sequence of the project through the grant dollars received.

Greve requested a facilities plan amendment for the phased approach looking at the feasibility of a phased approach to the wastewater treatment plant upgrade. The amendment plan would be completed by MSA for the city at a cost of $15,000 to $20,000. The work would be completed between Aug. 31 and Nov. 15.

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Making the most of the dollars at hand Luck School struggles with how to spend federal job funds

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff writer LUCK — Trying to make the best use of resources that are available is not an easy task. With $153,000 available through the new Federal Education Job Law, the Luck School Board of Education is wrestling with making decisions that will be best in the long run.

The funds, district Administrator Rick Palmer told the school board at its Aug. 30 meeting, are from President Obama’s new stimulus package to keep teachers hired.

The school has until September 2012 to spend it.

However, said Palmer, the money is supposed to be used to stimulate jobs right now, and schools are being encouraged to spend it in the current school year. It can be used to recall staff that have been laid off, including teachers, support staff and janitors, eliminate mandatory furlough days, hire back as full-time staff those whose hours have been cut and enhance salary schedules.

The problem, he said, is that the money is a one-time deal, and it won’t come again next year.

It would be beneficial to use it for rehires this year, he said, but the money won’t be available next year to keep them. The trend of an annual decrease in state aid could continue, so the money may be needed even more next year.

Staff reductions have already led to some of the scheduling conflicts that needed to be addressed for the current school year, Palmer said. There are bigger class sizes this year, but no class offerings have been cut.

“I’m just really, really concerned about what the state is

going to do,” he said. “The state is not in a very good financial position. It kind of scares me.

“I think (the stimulus funding) needs to be spent wisely and cautiously.”

Regarding scheduling conflicts experienced by students, high school Principal Mark Gobler agreed that staff reductions are at least partly to blame. He commended guidance counselor Rachel Berg for her work in straightening out the conflicts, noting that she scheduled 15-minute blocks of time to meet with students.

Use of the funding was discussed during a closed session of the board at the end of the meeting, Palmer said later, but no decisions were made. One of the big issues to take into consideration, he said, is the 2009-11 teacher contract, which has not yet been settled.

Luck’s teaching staff is in favor of the contract, which includes a 1.51-percent retroactive increase for the 200910 school year, and a 2.18-percent increase for the 2010-11 school year, but the district board of directors for the teachers union denied its ratification.

Virtual schools Families in the Luck School District now have access to both a high school and elementary school virtual learning opportunity.

On Monday night, the board approved agreements with both Insight School of Grantsburg, which offers high school courses leading to a diploma, and with Rural Virtual Academy of Medford, for students in kindergarten through eighth grade.

At this time, there is one student interested in each of the options. The district pays only as students enroll in the virtual school, and students must be enrolled in the district to access the schools.

Typically, said Gobler, finding online elementary and

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Last month an agreement with support staff, which also included a 2.18-percent increase, was ratified. As noted above, the teacher contract that was denied ratification by the district board of the union also included a 2.18-percent increase for 2010-11.

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“Their goal in K-8 is that the student would be ready to enter high school,” he said.

The fee for RVA, said Palmer, is based on a percentage of the school’s open enrollment. At Luck this would amount to about $5,300 per year, or about half of what the district receives in aid for each student.

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City administrator Ed Emerson is retiring

by Tammi Milberg Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS –Near the beginning of the city council meeting in St. Croix Falls, Mayor Darrell Anderson indicated to the public he received a letter, and he would inform the council of its contents. The letter was from city Administrator Ed Emerson indicating he is resigning due to retirement. Anderson said he knew this day was coming at some point. He said that Emerson has served the city well, and that it is with great regret he accepts the letter of resignation. The date of official resignation is March 18, 2011. This gives the city six months to determine what to do next as far as the administrator position is concerned.

In other business, a request for a duplex at 325 North Washington Street was denied by the city council. The denial came after a forwarded recommendation from the planning commission with several conditions attached.

The owners of the neighboring property at 325 North Washington St., Marilyn Brissett-Kruger and Al Kruger, were opposed to the proposal because they felt the 18 inches between their backyard property line and the Troy Huckell property line was too close of a space, and they wanted their privacy and peace of mind for the remaining years they have at the home.

Troy Huckell currently rents the upper level of the single family home and was looking to rent the bottom unit to a single renter, but because the area is zoned R2 single-family residential, he would need a conditional use permit to have the property serve as a duplex.

“We are pleading for our home,” Brissett-Kruger stated. “I bought the home in 1973 and made several improvements to it to make it a nice home with one of the best views of the river. We are asking you not to let us be squeezed out of the relatively small space we have.”

Al Kruger stated that he felt the request was not code compliant noting there is a 3-foot right of way needed and that there is no ADA accessibility with the 18 inches of space that exists. He also stated that there needs to be at least 1-1/2 to two spaces for parking and that once winter comes, the upper-level renters will not park on the street, but below, and Huckell would not have enough parking according to code.

“If you do this, you send the message that rental property is more important than homeowner property and that zoning codes do not apply,” said Brissett-Kruger.

“The purpose of zoning is to restrict property use and preserve and promote the beauty of the city.”

Councilman Brian Blesi said he looked at the property and indicated that there would have to be a minimum of three parking spaces at the back to comply with the code.

Huckell stated he could put a larger garage door on the garage and two cars would fit inside. Huckell added he had plans for improving the property. Blesi stated, he hasn’t seen them, but would like to have some plans. “I would also strongly consider with this request how vehicle parking in that alley plays to visitors of our riverwalk and the National Park Service Visitors Center,” Blesi said.

“Right now we have cars back there with flat tires and are just sitting.”

Councilman Debra Kravig stated that she and the historic preservation committee are in the process of turning in a finished report on the proposed historic overlay for the council to consider. She said the area of Huckell’s property is included in the proposed overlay, and that she would not want to see any changes or zoning changes made until the overlay has been presented and adopted.

“We have 18 months of work in developing an overlay for a riverfront town from the Ladder Trail to the National Park Service Headquarters,” Kravig said. “Property owners would have to go to the committee to have site improvements approved and be given ideas on how to do them to comply with the historic overlay. I am not in favor of any changes until the overlay is in place.”

Kravig also added that with the home to the left of the Kruger’s as a three-level rental, and the proposed duplex on the right of the Kruger’s, there would be five renters in that short space of the Kruger’s single-family home.

“That’s a lot of people in those three small lots.”

Councilman Paul Kuhlman stated that the city has ordinances in place for zoning and that the council needs to be the teeth in the codes and say they zoned it single family for a reason, it should stay single family.

Councilman Arnie Carlson, also a plan commission member, said he was absent at the plan commission meeting, but indicated that both property owners have rights to do what they want with their properties. He stated that the conditional use permit requested by Huckell is well within the zoning codes and is not a zoning change. He added that there have been some good points brought forward.

A motion was made by Blesi to deny the conditional use permit for a duplex to Huckell and send the issue back to the planning commission to verify how the request fits with current zoning and city codes. Carlson seconded the motion. A roll call vote resulted in a 2 to 2-tie vote. Blesi and Carlson voted in favor, and Kuhlman and Kravig were opposed. Kuhlman and Kravig indicated

they voted no because they felt the request should be denied and the action should stop here at the council, not to go back to the plan commission. Anderson said he would abstain because his brother owns the rental property on the left side of Brissett-Kruger’s. The motion failed due to the tie vote. The council then took more public comment including one from former plan commission member John Gyllen. Gyllen stated he did not want to see the city send it back to the plan commission because the commonsense thing to do is deny it because the property is “just too tight to have multifamily on the right side, and it makes Al and Marilyn unhappy.”

Former Mayor Brad Foss stepped up to indicate that the council should consider EMS entrance and exit ability as they consider the request with the tight space below at both properties.

Blesi indicated that he also noted the point of fire and rescued ability with the small space and that Foss brought up a good point with that. Kuhlman made a motion to deny the request for a duplex, and Kravig seconded the motion. The motion carried with all in favor.

Other business The Gaylord Nelson play “Happy and The River” will receive some tourism dollar funding and the assistance of the city treasurer and city administrator to set up a floating fund for the project to continue to develop and prepare for the April Earth Day debut in St. Croix Falls. The play will also be showing in Madison, Ashland and Chippewa Falls prior to the St. Croix Falls showing, which will promote the St. Croix Falls area and history to other communities who would likely visit St. Croix Falls upon viewing the play. The council approved authorizing the administrator and treasurer to set up an account and act as funding administrative agent for “Happy and The River.”

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Cornfield rollover causes serious injuries Driver cited for multiple felony DUI charges, due to age of ejected passenger

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer TOWN OF APPLE RIVER – Polk County authorities continue to investigate a one-car rollover crash that occurred on Friday, Aug. 27, that led to two ejections and unknown injuries. The driver has since been cited for two felony counts related to operating while intoxicated and more, as well driving after his license was suspended.

According to Polk County Sheriff Tim Moore, the crash happened at about 5:47 p.m. on Polk CTH H, just north of 175th Avenue in the town of Apple River. The driver of the car, Anthony Bentz, 18, New Richmond was headed south on CTH H when he lost control of the 1992 Ford Probe he was piloting. The car entered a cornfield in the east ditch and overturned in the field, ejecting two of this passengers, 22-year-old Anthony Rostitzki of Luck and 14-year-old Chasta Giller of Luck. Neither passenger was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. Another passenger in the Probe, 17-year-old James Strenke of Luck, was not ejected but apparently sustained serious injuries, as well. It is unclear if Strenke or Bentz were wearing seat belts at the time of the crash.

Authorities continue to investigate a one-car rollover crash that occurred on Friday, Aug. 27, that led to two ejections and unknown injuries. – Photo submitted All four passengers were transported by ambulance to the Amery Regional Medical Center, and it is believed that both Giller and Rostitzki were later airlifted to Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minn., with unconfirmed serious injuries. No information is available on their conditions or the extent of their injuries, although the accident report states that Giller had a broken arm and “lots of blood around her head and neck,” but also said that she was re-

sponsive at the time.

The incident narrative also gives a bit of background on how the crash may have occurred. During an initial interview with Bentz, the deputy noted that the driver said he was “adjusting the radio” when a passenger grabbed the steering wheel, telling him there was a car coming the other direction. That is when he supposedly “overcorrected” and went into the ditch. However, no mention is ever made

that any other vehicles were involved, and so far, no witnesses to the crash have offered an account.

Bentz was initially cited for operating while intoxicated after being medically cleared at the Amery Medical Center. He was also initially cited for not having a valid driver’s license. However, since the crash, the Polk County District Attorney’s Office modified the charges to include two felony counts of OWI/causing injury to a passenger - under age 16, as well as a misdemeanor count of OWI with a passenger under 16 years old. The charge of operating after revocation was also upheld.

He made a court appearance on Monday, Aug. 30, where he was initially charged and sought a signature bond for release. He was released on a $1,000 cash bond, paid in increments, with stipulations that he not be around or consume any alcohol. He is also subject to random sobriety tests and makes an initial appearance on Sept. 7 before Judge Molly GaleWyrick, where those charges will be finalized.

Bentz does have a history of run-ins with the law, including several convictions for violating harassment or restraining orders. Ironically, Bentz has also had two seat belt violations dismissed in the last year, after being stopped for driving without a valid driver’s license, where he was convicted each time.

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They are seeking names or information on the subjects involved in the recent taking of golf carts from the Frederic Golf Course and used to cause damage to the golf course and the willful destruction of property at the Frederic High School.

Frederic Police Chief RJ Severude issued the following statement: “This type of destructive behavior has caused great concern to many families within the community. Extra hours for the police department were added in trying to solve these occurrences. ”Suspects and information have been gathered so far and in order to solve these crimes, and we are asking any and all people with information to help with the solv-

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“We are taking information and offering a cash reward to anyone with information to assist us in solving these incidents. We feel that the people involved and or possibly parents of these individuals must understand that this type of behavior will not go unpunished. There is a difference between kids or adolescence doing mischievous things versus the willful destruction of private and public property. We are asking everyone for their full cooperation. As we know, if this was your personal property you would want these crimes solved as soon as possible.

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vate parties assisting in fixing what has been damaged. It is only a matter of time before the people involved are brought to justice.” - from the Frederic Police Dept.

New DATCP secretary appointed MADISON - Gov. Jim Doyle announced Monday that he is appointing Randy Romanski as secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. “We’re extremely happy that Gov. Doyle made this appointment,” said Wisconsin Farmers Union President Darin Von Ruden. “There were questions in the agricultural community about whether the position would be filled during the last few months of the Doyle administration, and such an important position shouldn’t be left open. Naming someone of Randy’s quality was a

good move.” State Agriculture Secretary Rod Nilsestuen, who last month died in a swimming accident, mentored Romanski about the importance farmers and the land play in Wisconsin’s economy and culture. Von Ruden said Romanski will be the first to admit that Nilsestuen will be impossible to replace. “It’s a shame the appointment came as the result of us losing Rod, but I know Randy will do all he can to help assure the work Rod started in the department gets carried on.” - from Wisconsin Farmers Union

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• Joe Heller •

Road warrior

Hats off to state Sen. Tim Carpenter of Milwaukee for his efforts this week to put the brakes on a $1 billion expansion of an interstate from Madison to Illinois.

About $725 million of that money would come from state coffers after factoring in the federal aid.

And that kind of money, Carpenter said, “would be better spent for local road aids.

“The state does not have unlimited funds to spend on unneeded freeway expansion projects when the local roads and bridges that Wisconsin drivers use every day are in such need of repair,” he said, citing a previous $200 million expansion of traffic lanes on I-94 from Milwaukee to Illinois - a project the DOT admitted would not even make a significant different in travel time.

Rethink highway projects, Carpenter said.

Most taxpayers would second that motion.

Adding some of that money to local road maintenance and repair projects could ease a bit of the property tax burden - in a time when any kind of relief makes a critical difference in the checkbook balance.

And maybe the state could show even more prudence by salting half of that money away to put toward our growing state deficit.

According to the nonpartisan Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance, a report from associations representing the nation’s governors - NGA - and state budget officers NASBO - found that Wisconsin is one of the nation’s more fiscally challenged states and was one of the worst in terms of preparedness for the recession.

Singling out spending on transportation may be unfair in that it doesn’t take into account the state’s other questionable spending. But Carpenter’s example shows a classic case of lopsided priorities too often found in the budget process.

Editorials by Gary King

• Letters • Animal cruelty

• Web poll results •

Last week’s question

If you live in the Clam Lake, Polansky Road, Walberg Road area, protect your pets. On Friday, Aug. 27, our cat was shot near our home. We live on a short, onequarter-mile road with at least 10 houses on it. That means somebody was shooting by your home too.

Apparently this person has no care for animals, which is sad and cruel, but was willing to put others at risk as well.

We are now left with the trauma of that day, a cat who will have his leg amputated to stay alive, a huge vet bill, a seemingly unconcerned police department, and kids who are scared to be outside because “We don’t know where that guy is with the gun.”

John and Brenda Mulroy Webster

Net neutrality

To take part in our poll, go to theleader.net and scroll down to the lower left part of the screen • See front page for this week’s question

• Where to write • President Barack Obama 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D.C. 20500 www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ Governor Jim Doyle P.O. Box 7863, Madison, WI 53707 wisgov@mail.state.wi.us Congressman David Obey (7th District) 2462 Rayburn Office Bldg.

Washington, D.C. 20515 or Federal Building, Wausau, WI 54401 (715) 842-5606 Rep. Nick Milroy (73rd District) Room 221 North, State Capitol P.O. Box 8952, Madison 53708 E-mail: rep.milroy@legis.state.wi.us

Rep. Ann Hraychuck (28th District) State Capitol, P.O. Box 8942 Madison, WI 53708 Phone: 608-267-2365 • Toll free: 888-529-0028 In-district: 715-485-3362 rep.hraychuck@ legis.state.wi.us Rep. Mary Hubler (75th District) Room 7 North, State Capitol P.O. Box 8952, Madison, WI 53708 or 1966 21-7/8 St., Rice Lake 54868 (715) 234-7421• (608) 2662519 rep.hubler@legis.state.wi.us U.S. Senator Herb Kohl 330 Hart Senate Office Bldg.

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

Senator Robert Jauch (25th District) Room 19 South, State Capitol P.O. Box 788, Madison, WI 53707 E-mail: Sen.Jauch@legis.state.wi.us Senator Sheila Harsdorf (10th District) State Capitol, P.O. Box 7882 Madison, WI 53707 (608) 266-7745 • (715) 2321390 Toll-free - 1-800-862-1092 sen.harsdorf@legis.state.wi.us

U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold SDB 40, Rm. 1, Washington, D.C. 20510 or 1600 Aspen Commons Middleton, WI 53562-4716 (608) 828-1200 senator@feingold.senate.gov

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This letter is in response to last week’s letter “FCC town hall hearing” from Leon Moe. While I am surprised that the terms “FCC” and “net neutrality” were even mentioned in our rural area, there is confusion surrounding what net neutrality is and how the FCC is involved. The concerns in last week’s letter included items such as limiting the number of e-mails someone can send, the government monitoring your online activity or censoring access if you oppose the government.

These items aren’t really what net neutrality is about.

In a nutshell, net neutrality is simply about preventing your Internet provider from blocking or limiting access to online services. The whole issue exploded when the late Sen. Ted Stevens went on a long nonsensical rant about how the Internet is a “series of tubes” and big companies are clogging those tubes with their content. If you want to hear part of it, go to YouTube and search for a three-minute segment called, “The Internet Explained

by Ted Stevens.” Is it funny or scary that these are the kind of people running this country?

Anyway, what the FCC is asking for is

to be able to regulate ISPs and prevent them from having any control over whether they can regulate your Internet usage. They claim that this would be better for the consumer as you would be able to use the full speed of your connection at any time for any purpose. While that sounds all warm and fuzzy, most ISPs don’t do much (if any) regulation unless the consumer is using their connection in a manner that is considered abusive.

The problem with preventing the ISP from having any control would be similar to removing stop signs, traffic lights, speed limits and police from the highways. It basically lets everyone do whatever they want, even if their actions are harmful for others.

The FCC is getting involved in other areas too, but they aren’t directly related to net neutrality. Getting broadband into areas that don’t have it yet would be great, but these commissioners are so clueless about how rural areas really operate that they have no idea how to implement it properly. The issue with them wanting all people to have access to the same speed will never happen because of our population density. It is like expecting Burnett County to have the same eight-lane highways that Minneapolis has. And helping people who can’t afford faster speeds sounds nice, but again it is just another system that will most likely be poorly implemented and abused like Medicare and the welfare system.

Instead of getting involved with net neutrality, the FCC should be more focused on the ethics of ISPs, such as hidden fees, deceptive marketing and promising faster speeds than what are really delivered.

As Moe mentioned, if they just leave things to the free market system and focus on the areas that are out of control, almost everything will fix itself over time with very little taxpayer money. If one company isn’t doing their job, another will step in to fill the void. Competition is good, but the government telling us how to compete is failure waiting to happen.

Joe Cremin Siren

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• Letters to the editor • Trade River Lake District?

1. Do we need one and another tax on the 60 percent of the lake people who pay the majority of the property tax?

2. Is the Round/Trade Lake Association trying to do what the DNR by law is required to do? See below from the DNR Web site.

3. Has the DNR been contacted to accept and correct the problems the Round/Trade Lake Association has identified?

4. If the DNR has not accepted our problems and a plan for correction, then has the association escalated our concerns to our local Sen. Harsdorf and Rep. Hraychuck for corrective action? Both are very pro protect and manage our natural resources. Both are in the area very often.

5. Who owns the lakes and rivers of Wisconsin? Wisconsinites.

6. Who is responsible and accountable for the management of these lakes and rivers? The Wisconsin DNR. From their Web site: “The Department of Natural Resources is dedicated to the preservation, protection, effective management and maintenance of Wisconsin’s natural resources. It is responsible for implementing the laws of the state and, where applicable, the laws of the federal government that protect and enhance the natural resources of our state. It is the one agency charged with full responsibility for coordinating the many disciplines and programs necessary to provide a clean environment and a full range of outdoor recreational opportunities for Wisconsin citizens and visitors.”

The DNR mission statement: “Our Mission To protect and enhance our natural resources: our air, land and water; our wildlife, fish and forests and the ecosystems that sustain all life. To provide a healthy, sustainable environment and a full range of outdoor opportunities. To ensure the right of all people to use and enjoy these resources in their work and leisure. To work with people to understand each other’s views and to carry out the public will. And in this partnership consider the future and generations to follow.”

7. A lake district is a subtax level within a town. Putting an additional tax burden on lake property owners is unfair and insensitive during these tight financial times.

Also, why should lake owners support a lake district for other, nonlake residents to use and enjoy?

8. The DNR is the problem and the solution. Where is the heat/pressure?

Rich Hess Little Trade Lake

Please vote!

Please vote in the primary election, Sept. 14.

Do you realize that, historically, a very small percentage of people vote in the primary elections? It seems the majority of this minority is made up of people with agendas. They have little regard for the rights of individuals. They are more concerned with furthering the causes of special interest groups. Unless the individuals who are losing their rights start voting, by the time the general election rolls around, all or many of the best candidates may already have been eliminated. The upcoming primary is the most important I’ve ever known. Most of the primary races are on the Republican side.

There are some really excellent candidates running for several offices. Many are not the party heads favorites. Consequently they are not getting much publicity or help from the party. Most of these good candidates are not courting specialinterest-group donations because they don’t want to have to pay back those groups at the expense of the taxpaying public. Special interest groups pour money into campaigns of candidates they can control. Some of those special interest groups even sponsor attack ads against the better candidates.

How many times have you felt that, by the time the general election comes, all you had to pick from was the lesser of two

evils? I’ve lost track of the number of times I’ve felt that way. That’s mostly because too many people feel that voting is just a bother and their vote doesn’t really count anyway.

When as many as 75 percent of elegible voters use these excuses we get stuck with the career politicians we have had for some time now. I know people are very concerned with the way the federal and Wisconsin governments have been handling our rights and money. It seems that’s the foremost topic of conversation this year. You can do something about it. You can do a little research and get out and vote!

Ginny Strobl Kennan

Immigration reform – facts and reason In recent weeks there have been many letters about illegal immigration. While I support comprehensive immigration reform, I also believe that there needs to be an honest discussion based on facts and reason.

One of the talking points is that illegal immigrants get many welfare benefits that U.S. citizens do not get. This point is false. According to the Immigtation Policy Center, even legal resident aliens (green card holders) are not eligible for many welfare benefits that low-income U.S. citizens can receive.

The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 makes aliens ineligible for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Medicaid, and Supplemental Security Income Citizen children, aka anchor babies, are not eligible for these benefits either if only one parent is an alien. If legal-documented immigrants cannot receive these benefits, how do illegal undocumented immigrants get them?

Have you ever tried filling out any government form? Now imagine an undocumented workers with limited English skills fooling the system! Which benefits do illegal immigrants get and how on earth do they obtain them?

Another inaccurate talking point is that illegal aliens are draining our Social Security system, that they are getting benefits and have not contributed. Immigration Policy Center explains it this way. In the 1980s, when the Reagan immigration reform was passed granting amnesty, employers were required to pay into Social Security for their employees. This created a cottage industry of supplying undocumented workers with false Social Security numbers. The employers are not required to verify these numbers. Consequently undocumented workers and their employers are paying an estimated $7 billion annually to Social Security, and none of that money will be paid out to the worker when he or she retires. You could say that undocumented workers are subsidizing Social Security.

Don’t forget the myth that illegal immigrants pay no taxes. (See Time Magazine, July 30, 2010.) Although many illegal immigrants are extremely low income and would pay no federal or state income taxes, many are employed and have taxes withheld from their paychecks. Even those who are paid cash (like some citizens I know) pay taxes every time they buy a tank of gas, pay a phone bill or buy anything that has a sales tax.

And finally there is my favorite boogyman issue - English only. I taught English as a second language for 15 years in the public school system, volunteered for the Minnesota Literacy Council and my church tutoring adults. I am an advocate of English. I love English and I love teaching it to others. Language learning is a long and complicated process. While children can learn conversational skills in a few months, adults have a much harder time and have fewer opportunities to learn English. Passing a law making English the official language will not make people learn English any faster. The whole issue is silly, because it takes our attention away from the issues that matter. Passing or not passing an English-only law will not change the quality of your life one whit. Our country’s problems will still be there. Such a law will not create one job, save you one tax buck, shorten our wars

by a single day, fund Social Security or protect you from a terrorist attack. And it won’t stop pregnant women from waddling across the Rio Grande to plop an anchor baby on your doorstep.

Gail Lando Grantsburg

Pay to poop tax The following is a quote from the Aug. 4, Polk County Land Information meeting minutes: ”Director report ”2011 Land Information Budget – Discussion with Gary Spanel and Sara McCurdy regarding possible revenue source in establishing and assessing a private onsite wastewater system recordkeeping fee.”

This discussion led to a resolution that will go before the next Polk County Board meeting to assess an annual $4 tax on every private septic system in Polk County. I am told that this is necessary to meet the state’s mandate that the county keep track of the frequency at which private septic systems are pumped, and the fee is to cover the county’s cost in doing the state’s record keeping.

If it’s a state mandate, why is the county considering a resolution? We should note that this discussion started as a means to increase revenue to the county. One of the worst things that has happened to the Land Information Department was a decision made several years ago that this department strive to be 100-percent fee funded. We attempt to get people to invest in Polk County and then charge them outlandish fees for the permits required to build, grow and increase our tax base.

The Land Information Department is not an enterprise. It exists to look after the county’s zoning and land use priorities.

While those responsibilities include issuing various permits in order to track construction and assure that the value of that construction gets added to the tax roll, it should not be viewed as a cash cow that actually discourages people from coming here because of expenses permit fees can add to the construction of a nice home or a business.

And then the state dictates that the county must keep records for the state and absorb the cost of the state-mandated record keeping or pass it on to the real estate taxpayers. So now we are going to be asked to pay a wheel tax on our biffies.— It’s a “pay to poop tax.” This entry-level foot-in-the-door tax gives the county the right to tax private septic systems. Then the fee can be raised every year during the budget discussions, and most people, including county board members, won’t notice it’s being increased until it’s too late.

The $4 annual fee will be $50 in a few years.

Rural real estate owners already pay real estate taxes on the value of their septic systems.

This new tax is a tax on top of a tax and should be rejected by the county board. I believe the county board would be entirely justified in ordering the administrator to direct the Land Information Department to ignore this state directive until such time as the state is willing to pay the cost of its mandate. Tell the state that county government does not have the resources to do the state’s work, and our real estate taxpayers cannot bear the financial burden of the state’s dumb ideas.

Bob Blake Rural Frederic

Rainbows Immediately following, and every day during the 18 days since our home was hit by an F-1 tornado on Saturday Aug. 7, our family has experienced an outpouring of help, support and prayers from our friends, family and our entire community.

There are no words that could possibly convey to you how much everyone’s help and support is appreciated by all of us. In the midst of the destruction caused by the fury of that tornado, there was immediate and unconditional help by countless numbers of people. People working together until debris, glass, downed trees and scattered property was dealt with and cleared.

Offering to do anything and everything

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that they could, to help.

Because the Luck Fire Department, Polk Electric, First Responders, Red Cross and Polk County Sheriff’s Department arrived on the scene within 15 minutes of being called, we were immediately safe, injuries were dealt with, and our family was safely housed at the Luck Country Inn for the remainder of the night. With power poles being down and live wires flopping on the ground and in trees, there could have been serious issues to contend with.

Polk Burnett Electric dealt with that at 1 a.m. and then arrived back on the scene at 7 a.m. Sunday to begin the actual repairs.

Our power was restored by noon, Sunday. It was above and beyond the call of duty. As a result of their dedication to their job, we did not lose anything out of our freezers or refrigerator and actually could have used our house Sunday night.

Having all but one of our cars and trucks destroyed in the storm, left four drivers sharing one vehicle. A neighbor and friend immediately dropped off a car for us to use, enabling Samantha to get to and from work, and all of us to function.

Bone Lake hurch members opened up the church and cooked and fed anyone and everyone who was working with us (including the neighbors across the street who also had storm damage) for the next two days. Bars, cookies, cases of water and entire meals magically appeared daily, dropped off by loving friends and neighbors.

Trucks, tractors and people with trailers and chain saws arrived, ready to do what was needed to clear our driveway and remove the hundreds of trees that were down on the property. Returning day after day, until things were under control and manageable.

Our two 6:30 a.m. phone calls to friends and neighbors resulted in over 60 people arriving to help us. That speaks so well and so loudly of the caliber of people in our community. As the assessment process began on Monday, phone calls to insurance agents (Wisconsin Mutual and State Farm) brought agents, estimators and adjustors to us immediately. Requests for estimates and bids for siding, windows, carpeting and other needed repairs were also responded to immediately by our local businessmen and women, and plans to rebuild could approved and be put in place.

As I sit here composing this, our siding is being torn off and replaced, the damaged porch is being rebuilt and the windows are being installed. The carpet is ordered, and thus ... the restoration and rebuilding begins, because of the efficiency and professionalism of Don Clark, Duane Jensen, Carol and Jack Gutzmer, ABC Lumber, Corey Arnold and countelss others, who are part of this awesome and efficient effort.

Out of a disaster comes the good of being able to spend money, and invest in our community. We are thrilled about that.

You each made a huge difference in our lives. We are blessed.

Linda and Larry Glenn and family Rural Luck

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• Letters to the editor • Be a Girl Scout If you can think it, you can do it. Be a Girl Scout.

If a girl can think it, she can do it with Girl Scouts. Girls experience a variety of activities in areas including career exploration, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) financial literacy, outdoor skills and healthy living.

Troops generally meet once or twice a month and participate in many activities as a group throughout the year. Volunteers are always needed and training is

“I’m

minimal. Girls in grades K-12 are invited to join us at our registration night at Luck Elementary cafeteria on Wednesday, Sept.

8, from 6 to 7 p.m.

Or just come ask questions and check out all the great opportunities we have to offer. Contact Chelsey Foeller at 800-3130718 or chelsey.foeller@girlscoutsrv.org for more information.

Chelsey Foeller Luck

Housekeeping

not going to vacuum ‘til Sears makes one you can ride on.”— Roseanne Barr As we all get ready for the fall and winter, we are faced with housekeeping chores that we’d rather not deal with.

However, a couple of recent events reminded me that it makes good sense to keep our houses - whether it’s the one we call home, the one where we work, or any of the ones where we gather together as a community - in good shape.

My friends and neighbors know that my husband is the one who takes care of our lawn and garden. Last week, while he was away on a fishing trip, I was in charge of watering, which I usually do right after my morning walk. I let it go a day or two, and before I knew it, the plants were badly wilted. This got me to thinking about how letting even a few things go can have serious consequences, and that keeping up with the chores can go a long way toward helping you achieve your goals.

That lesson was reinforced on Tuesday, when I had a chance to take a tour of Neuroscience, Inc., a growing company in Osceola. Ann MacGregor, Neuroscience’s president, showed me around what is obviously a well-run business. I was impressed with the commitment shown by both management and employees. People there are rightfully proud of the job that they are doing.

Contrast that with the news that the owners of another company in Osceola had up and walked away from their business. The dedicated employees at UFE, Inc. are keeping the business operational, but they can’t do it alone. Conway MacKenzie, a well-respected financial and operational consulting firm hired to run the company until a new owner can be

Ann Hraychuck 28th District Assembly found, believes that UFE, with the right management, can not only survive, but thrive.

On Thursday, Aug. 26, I took part in a groundbreaking for a new $1 million project in Milltown’s Industrial complex. Endeavors Adult Development Center invited me to participate in the kickoff for its new building development. When completed, there will be two industrial style greenhouses, a retail building and possibly even a farmers market on-site.

These facilities will be used to provide community-based employment and job skills training for adults from our community who are living with disabilities.

What a great testament to all the hard work that Diana Manning, Endeavor’s executive director, the board of directors, the rest of Endeavors staff and benefactors from the community put in to make this a reality.

All across our area of the state, we have examples of people stepping up to do their part to make sure that things run smoothly. Without them, our communities wouldn’t be such great places to live or work. They are an inspiration to many of us, and one of the many reasons that I am honored to represent the 28th Assembly District in the Wisconsin State Legislature.

As always, if you have any questions about legislative matters please contact my office. I can be reached via phone toll free at 888-529-0028 or by e-mail at Rep.Hraychuck@legis.wisconsin.gov.

WisPolitics: GAB weighing options on military voter decision

by Andy Szal WisPolitics.com MADISON – Government Accountability Board Director Kevin Kennedy said Monday, Aug. 30, he believes federal officials incorrectly interpreted federal law when they denied Wisconsin’s request to waive a requirement that appears to put into doubt military ballots.

Kennedy said the October 2009 MOVE Act was always meant to allow for states with primaries in close proximity to the general election — like Wisconsin — to avoid the requirement that general election ballots be sent to military voters by 45 days before an election. But the U.S. Defense Department denied Wisconsin’s request late last week along with five other states and territories. Wisconsin’s primary is Sept.

14.

Still, the GAB didn’t take action during open session on the federal government’s denial of the waiver. A GAB spokesman said the matter is still between state and federal attorneys after discussing the matter in closed session Monday evening.

Kennedy said the department also didn’t take into account Wisconsin’s other efforts to reach out to overseas electors, and that the waiver denial was based only on the lack of a 45-day window for military voters.

“To deny a waiver because you don’t have 45 days seems to be a misuse of waivers,” said GAB Chairman Gordon Myse.

But Kennedy said the state also has “a number of options” to discuss with the U.S. Department of Justice regarding their compliance with the law for the November election.

Following this fall’s elections, Kennedy said the Legislature would have to move registration and primary dates up in order to comply with the 45day requirement before the state’s next federal election — currently scheduled for February 2012.

U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold, D-Middleton, asked the GAB to “do everything possible to ensure that members of the armed forces ... are able to vote in the upcoming elections.”

In addition, more than 18,000 Wisconsin voters are in jeopardy of being tossed from the state’s active voter rolls after attempts to notify them of mismatches in their voter registration were returned to the GAB as undeliverable.

That represents over one-fourth of the approximately 70,000 names that showed mismatches between the state’s voter registration system and other state records earlier this year. Those names will be referred to local election officials, who will send another letter attempting to verify those voters addresses. If the letter is undelivered or generates no response within 30 days, the voters status will be changed to inactive — meaning they’d have to reregister to vote before the November election.

About 65 percent of the remaining nonmatches — about 45,000 voters — resulted from GAB notification letters that were delivered but not returned.

John Waclawski, legal counsel for the state Republican Party, asked the board to require those 45,000 voters to reregister before the fall elections, saying their mismatched status “could jeopardize the integrity of Wisconsin elections.”

But Judge Myse said that while the state should continue attempts to rectify mismatched voters, state law is clear that a mismatch alone doesn’t disqualify an elector. He also added that removing those names wouldn’t be in the best interests of the state regardless of whether the GAB has the authority to do so.

Sarah Whitt of the GAB Elections Division told the board that about 75 percent of the mismatched voters have voted in the last two general elections despite ignoring the GAB’s attempts to clear up the mismatches.

“These are active voters participating in the electoral process on a fairly regular basis,” Whitt said.

In other GAB action Monday, the board approved a rule requiring organizations making independent political disbursements to register with the state, and began the rule-making process to improve its oversight of state agency contracts.

• Area news at a glance • Referendum lives BARRON COUNTY - An attempt to have county officials reconsider their previous support for placing a referendum on ballots this fall has failed. The advisory referendum recommends changing the state’s constitution so that monies designated for transportation projects can’t be “raided” for other purposes. These funds have previously been used to help balance the state’s budget. Since it’s only advisory, even a successful referendum would not actually force a change to the practice.

Last month, Barron County officials listened to a presentation by Craig Thompson, executive director of the Transportation Development Association, who was lobbying for placing the advisory referendum on ballots. The board then OK’d the measure. But at a recent regular meeting, Supervisor James Pannier asked his peers to reconsider their actions. He said that the board only heard from an advocate for the referendum; an opposing view wasn’t featured. He also questioned what else might have suffered if monies segregated for transportation hadn’t been used elsewhere in Wisconsin’s budget. - Barron News-Shield Conflict of interest, says district attorney BARRON - Barron County District Attorney Angela Beranek has written a letter to city engineer Bruce Markgren advising him of the state’s conflict of interest laws. The Beranek letter is dated Aug. 11. It states, “Please be advised I have reviewed the minutes of the Rice Lake Plan Commission meetings where you have attended as city engineer. During many of these meetings, representatives of Cooper Engineering, of which you are president, appeared on behalf of private individuals seeking discretionary re-

lief before the plan commission. The minutes do not reflect you recusing yourself from such matters. I wish to caution you that any member of your firm may not represent a private party in seeking discretionary approval or relief from any city of Rice Lake entity to whom you, in turn, provide advice. Engaging in conflicts of interest may prove to be violations of Section 19.59 (1)(c), 946.13 (1)(a) and 946.12 (3) of the Wisconsin Statutes. I have consulted with the Office of the Wisconsin Attorney General, and I am recommending you refrain from representing the city of Rice Lake as the city engineer in any future cases where Cooper Engineering is representing private individuals seeking discretionary relief before the plan commission.” Markgren said he could not comment, but his response would later be on the public record. - Rice Lake Chronotype

Caretaker gets 10 years prison RICE LAKE - A Rice Lake man accused of sexually assaulting two group-home residents while he was their caretaker was sentenced this Thursday to 10 years in prison. Douglas P. Dyson, was sentenced in Barron County Circuit Court on a felony count of second-degree sexual assault. Four more counts of the same were dismissed at an earlier plea hearing but considered at sentencing. Dyson was accused of having intercourse with two young women, who were residents at the New Beginnings Group Home in Rice Lake, in a number of places in Rice Lake from September-December 2009. - Rice Lake Chronotype (chronotype.com) $11.6 million arts facility STILLWATER, Minn. - After collecting information from local arts organizations, artists and city, county and elected offi-

cials, Artspace Projects of Minneapolis recently completed a cultural needs and use assessment to determine the space needs of artists and arts groups in the greater Stillwater area. On the basis of its findings, Artspace recommends a midsize (63,000square-foot), mixed-use facility combining live/work space for artists and various classroom, gallery, studio and dedicated office space for arts organizations. This recommendation was one of four project concepts presented in the report. The report was commissioned by a core group of seven nonprofit organizations that joined to explore the growing space needs of the arts community. These organizations include ArtReach St. Croix, Lake Elmo Regional Art Center, The Phipps Center for the Arts, Stillwater Area Public Schools Community Education, Trinity Lutheran Church, Theatre Associates of Stillwater and Valley Chamber Chorale.

The St. Croix Valley Foundation played a convening role. All four project concepts were mixed-use incorporating housing/studio space for artists and various spaces for arts groups. They range from 102,000 square feet and a capital cost of $20.4 million to 47,000 square feet and an estimated $9.5 million to build. The projected capital cost of Artspace’s recommendation is $11.6 million. In considering these options Artspace aimed to satisfy the needs of local arts organizations and artists and formulate a concept that might operate on rent or fee income without an annual operating deficit. The study found that there is a strong demand for affordable artist live/work housing and rental studio space. A report summary is available by contacting Shannon at jshannon@scvfoundation.org or at 715-386-9490. - Stillwater Gazette

Cumberland business awarded $1.1 million CUMBERLAND - Gov. Jim Doyle last week announced over $1.1 million in assistance to support Sun Power Biodiesel’s efforts to create 31 jobs and retain four jobs. “My administration’s top priority continues to be helping businesses create jobs and giving workers the opportunities to get those jobs,” Doyle said. “I’m proud to support Sun Power Biodiesel in its efforts to produce clean energy that creates good jobs for our residents.” The assistance includes $800,000 in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds provided to Sun Power Biodiesel through the state energy program. The state is also awarding a $349,825 Community Development Block Grant-Public Facilities for Economic Development grant to the city of Cumberland to provide project infrastructure. “We‘re grateful for the confidence shown in us by the state of Wisconsin,” said Sun Power Biodiesel coowner Ron Ruppel. “We’re excited to continue to grow our business and add to the employment in Barron County.” Sun Power Biodiesel, LLC is a small canolabased, cold-flow biodiesel producer. The company, which was founded in 2005, operates one plant and has the ability to produce up to 3 million gallons annually. Sun Power Biodiesel will use state energy program funds to purchase equipment and working capital. To support the project, the city of Cumberland will make infrastructure investments, including water mains, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, street construction (including curb and gutter), electric installation and lighting. - Barron News-Shield

75th Assembly race

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Sept. 14 primary

Four seek GOP spot on ballot for Assembly

by Regan Kohler Register staff writer WASHBURN/POLK AND BARRON COUNTIES - Five candidates are running for the 75th District Assembly seat vacated

by Rep. Mary Hubler. The primary election is Tuesday, Sept. 14, and four Republican candidates are on the ballot: Roger Rivard, Dari McDonald, Judith Wells Espeseth and Don Quinton. The winner of the primary will face Democratic candidate Steve Perala in the November general election.

The 75th District includes southern Washburn County, a majority of Barron County and part of Polk County.

This week, the Leader is featuring the profiles of the Republican Assembly primary election candidates; Perala’s profile will be included in our general election preview two weeks before the Nov. 2 vote.

Candidates were asked about their background (including any past government or committee experience), why they chose to run for this office, what issues are most important to them, and what they would focus on if elected, and any other relevant information. The following are their responses:

Judith Wells Espeseth

I am a lifetime resident of the 75th Assembly District. I graduated from Barron High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree in education from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. In 1987 I was elected the Barron County Circuit Court clerk of court, and served in that capacity for 10-1/2 years. When I resigned that position, I then became the executive director of Proguard, Ltd., a nonprofit organization. In that role I was a court-appointed guardian for incompetent individuals and helped care for their needs. After five years, I was approached by a group of citizens and was asked to run for clerk of court again. I was elected in 2003 and still serve in this capacity today. I am also the treasurer for the township of Barron.

When I announced my upcoming retirement as the clerk of court earlier this year, several citizens approached me, asking me to run for the 75th Assembly. They indicated that they know that I’m fiscally responsible and would represent them well in Madison, as I share their same values. I believe in limiting taxes and governmental interference, hold to pro-life and profamily morals, and support Second Amendment rights. I am a good listener and promise to carefully weigh the many facets of legislative issues.

The challenges facing the business climate and family in Wisconsin are varied, but they are interrelated. Excessive regulation and taxation by the government has created an unfriendly environment for businesses. With no business start-ups, higher unemployment is a reality. This is destructive not only to businesses but to the family as well. We are way too strict on businesses.

The size and power of government has gotten out of control and I have addressed such an issue in my current offices. Having worked in local government as the clerk of court and the treasurer for the township of Barron, I understand the importance of staying within a budget and have done that each year. If we do it locally, we can do it at state level. Although the caseload has grown from one judge to three in the Barron County court system, I have streamlined resources to actually employ less staff now than when there was a single judge, keeping taxes down.

[Espeseth said in a personal interview that her office went from nine employees to eight in the time that she worked there, and despite the workload tripling since 1987, she has managed to stay under budget. Right now, she added, the office is working on the 2011 budget, and she

Wells Espeseth

McDonald

said if anything unplanned occurred, such as a murder jury trial, she would not spend in other areas.] I work alongside my staff listening and understanding their concerns and would do the same for the residents of the 75th district. [Espeseth also said in the interview that what she heard most from citizens was the need for more small business, a better economy and a balanced budget.]

As I’ve been greeting citizens at dairy breakfasts, parades, forums and town halls within our district, an almost desperate attitude has echoed in one collective voice from our residents. [Espeseth elaborated on this in the interview, saying people seemed to feel nothing could be done, and there was no hope. She said she really hopes that’s not the case, and plans to do whatever she can to change this, if elected.] I am available and want to listen, no matter who it is or what the concern is.

I’m not going there with an agenda, but a purpose with a passion. I would consider it a humbling privilege to be given the opportunity to restore confidence in the governmental process for the common citizen.

I look forward to serving you in Madison.

Dari McDonald

[My background is]: Bachelor of Science from Marquette University, Milwaukee; Wisconsin Real Estate License; Wisconsin Dental Hygiene License; graduate credits in business and education.

Career experience: Family business: Industrial parks, South Bay Marina and Bay Plastics Manufacturing.

Personal: The Bookmen, Inc. Publishing Co. (owner), American Express in the Pacific Rim, previous ownership in a dental clinic, Dental Temporary and Consulting Service. [I] taught at Marquette University and Lakeland College [and] worked at Coldwell Banker Real Estate in Mequon and Kohler.

Our government has outgrown our consent. More than ever, we need leaders to restore our balanced budgets, and create tax policies, which attract new businesses to Wisconsin. Having a strong background in business, education and health care has enabled me to understand the needs and issues very clearly. Having lived all over this state has given me an understanding of the regions as well as how to work with them.

The 75th District needs to continue to have its voice heard. I bring to this position a level of experience that will generate a level of recognition and respect for the incredible people who live here. With their support and trust, I will make it happen.

Very important [issues] … Job creation, taxes, veterans, health care, agriculture, our precious seniors, education, immigration. Know that the needs of the 75th are my concerns.

Quinton

Rivard

Don Quinton

I am the son of Richard and Shirley Quinton, who have owned a farm west of Shell Lake since 1973. I graduated high school from Shell Lake, and was proud to have been a part of their first state championship football team. Out of high school, I went into the U.S. Army and served as a military policeman. I attended the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.

My wife, Carrie, and I live in Spooner, and together we raise four beautiful, active children who range in age from 15 to 2.

I’ve served on the Spooner Police Department for 18 years, the county board as a supervisor for six years, and I served on the board of directors for an 11-county managed care organization, NorthernBridges.

I took a look around me, and I saw a $6.6 billion deficit. I saw our taxes going up every year. I saw our unemployment rate going up. I saw jobs leaving Wisconsin. I knew something had to be done. I can’t imagine passing these problems and this debt down to our children. I realized that it starts with me. I had to step up. As a county board supervisor I’ve watched our state deficit rise. I’ve seen the state put levy caps on the counties to curb their spending. The counties have struggled with these levy caps, but have made due, and done their part. I don’t believe that any of us mind doing our part, but while we have tightened our spending, we have watched the state continue with its reckless and wasteful ways. The current administration seems to think they can tax their way out of this mess. I don’t think that’s the right direction to go.

There are three problems that are all related: the economy, unemployment and the deficit. We need to stimulate our economy and get our businesses booming.

Healthy businesses will hire back laid-off employees and new ones. This will increase the tax base, and along with reduced government spending, start the long process of eliminating our deficit.

Yes, it is easier said than done. I propose that we do this by tax breaks and incentives to our businesses. Create a business climate in Wisconsin that can compete with other states. Let’s make one thing clear: It’s not government that is going to turn things around. It’s the hardworking people of Wisconsin. Government’s job is to remove the barriers that it has put up, and make it easier for our current businesses to prosper, and for new ones to locate in our state and our area! Other issues that are important to me are care for our seniors, and those with disabilities; caring for those who are simply not able to care for themselves. We have an obligation to keep our promises to our seniors. They’ve worked hard throughout their lives, and paid taxes. It’s time to honor and respect our seniors.

I feel that I am the candidate that best reflects this district.

I’m a father – I have children in public schools, and I know how much it costs to feed and clothe them.

I’m a husband – along with my wife, I worry about the economy and layoffs, and how we will pay the bills if that should

happen to us.

I’m a son with aging parents – I worry about how budget cuts will affect our seniors.

I’m a sportsman – I enjoy hunting and fishing, and will strongly defend our Second Amendment rights.

I’m a veteran who has served our country – I am the only candidate for Assembly who is a veteran. I care about my fellow veterans and their needs.

I’m a property owner – I wonder how high our taxes will go before we finally say, “Enough!”

I don’t want to be a politician. I just want to be your representative in Madison. Vote for Don Quinton on Sept. 14.

Roger Rivard

Personal: [I’m] 57 years young, married to my wife, Berni, for over 17 years. We have six children and nine grandchildren.

[I’m a] lifelong resident of Rice Lake and the 75th District. [I’m a] member of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Strickland; member and chairperson of pastoral finance committee for [that church], 1998 to present; member of Diocesan Pastoral Council for the Diocese of Superior, 2009 to present; member of Parish Leadership Committee for the Diocesan Pastoral Council, 2009 to present; past member of St. Joseph’s School Board, Rice Lake, early 1970s; former grand knight of Knights of Columbus, late 1980 [and] fourth-degree knight, 2004.

Professional: [I’m a] real estate broker, developer and sales associate, 1989 to present, currently with Coldwell Banker Brenizer, Realtors, 1994 to present. [I hold] the following real estate designations: certified residential specialist, 1996; graduate of realtors institute, 1995; accredited buyer representative, 1998; resort property specialist, 1998. [I’m an] instructor for local Board of Realtors for Orientations, Forms Use, and Buyer’s Agency, 1996 to present; commissioner for Barron County Condemnation Commission, 1998 to present; committee person for health-care task force for Rice Lake Economic Development, 2008 to present; former state director for Wisconsin Realtors Association, 1995-96; former Wisconsin representative on the Coldwell Banker Regional (13 states) Sales Associate Advisory Panel, 1990s; former “Super Star” panel member for State WRA Convention, 2005; past president of Northern Waters Board of Realtors, 1994-95.

Civic: [I’m a] member of Rice Lake Chamber of Commerce, 2001 to present; past president (two terms) of the chamber of commerce, 2005-07; member and past chairman of Rice Lake Chamber Ambassadors, 2002 to present; chairman and member of Rice Lake Chamber Tourism Committee, 2005 to present; member of Lumbering Hall of Fame Committee, 2005 to present; received the Chamber Member of the Year Award for 2009; past member of Rice Lake Kiwanis Club; Scout Master Troop 28, St. Joseph’s Church, early 1970s.

Between my wife and myself we have six children and nine grandchildren; and I feel we are spending their future away.

My wife and I are at the time in our life when all of our friends are retiring, but I feel I must “fight the fight” to give our children what we have.

The biggest problem our state faces is a financial one. Because of our state’s outof-control spending and taxing, we have created a climate that businesses cannot survive in. Therefore, the businesses and their jobs are disappearing or leaving the state. We need to get back to a state of fiscal responsibility so that we can create a climate in which private sector job creation can begin. We now have more “government” employees in this state than we have manufacturing jobs. That is a recipe for disaster.

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7th Congressional races

Sept. 14 primary

Two seek GOP spot, two seek Dem spot on ballot

by Regan Kohler Register staff writer NORTHWEST WISCONSIN – Four candidates are running for the 7th Congressional District seat vacated by Congressman Dave Obey in the Tuesday, Sept.

14, primary election.

On the Republican ballot are Sean Duffy and Dan Mielke, with Julie Lassa and Don Raihala facing off on the Democrat ballot.

The winners from each party will then face each other in the November general election.

The 7th Congressional District, House of Representatives, is made up of multiple counties in northwestern Wisconsin – Washburn, Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Chippewa, Douglas, Iron, Lincoln, Marathon, Polk, Portage, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, Taylor, Wood and parts of Clark, Langlade and Oneida counties.

This week, the Register is featuring election profiles of the congressional and Assembly candidates (see separate article).

In Washburn County, there are four candidates for sheriff, three of which will be running on the Republican ballot in the primary, who will be featured next week.

All candidates were asked about their background (including any past government or committee experience), why they chose to run for this office, what issues are most important to them, and what they would focus on if elected, and any other relevant information. The following are their responses:

Julie Lassa

After I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, I worked as executive director of the Plover Area Business Association, partnering with local small-business owners to promote economic development in the greater Plover area.

I was elected to the state Assembly in 1998 and served until 2003, when I was elected to the state Senate in a special election. I’ve been committed to fighting for middle-class families and small businesses to help create jobs and stand up to special interests.

Growing up on my family’s small dairy farm, northern Portage County, that my parents still work [on] today, I learned early on the value of hard work, how to stretch a dollar, and the importance of a strong middle class. And that’s why I’m running. Because for too long, those aren’t the values we’ve been seeing in Washington.

For too long, Wisconsin families who work hard and play by the rules aren’t getting a fair shake. And the culture of how Washington does business – rewarding special interests with special favors instead of investing in our small businesses and workers – has got to change.

That’s why I want to shake things up in Washington. I’ve called on Congress to take a 10-percent pay cut until Wisconsinites are back to work and refuse pay raises until we balance the budget.

I’ve also shared my plan to bring Wisconsin values to Washington.

Cleaning up Washington: The way Washington does business must change. I will fight to crack down on government waste and spending to make the Wisconsin values we share, of hard work and stretching a dollar, stretch the priority in Washington. I believe we need commonsense ways to hold government accountable and put Wisconsin taxpayers first.

For starters, I think we need to crack down on wasteful spending, end no-bid contracts, close the revolving door between Capitol Hill and K Street, and prevent corporate special interests from interfering in our democratic process … [to] make Washington work for Wisconsin and drive our state and nation forward.

Fighting for Wisconsin’s middle-class families: Across Wisconsin, families are tightening their belts, and Washington should do the same. Congress needs to cut its salary by 10 percent until Wisconsinites are back at work and refuse pay raises until we have a balanced budget. I will fight to clean up Washington so it works to create jobs and revive our economy. It’s high time that Washington gets in touch

Democratic candidates

Republican candidates

Early last year, I started a Web site, www.railupdate.com, to inform the citizens of Superior and Douglas County of what different groups were talking about in various meetings; trying to commit millions of dollars of taxpayer money for the high-speed rail project to the Twin Cities.

This year, I started a petition for direct legislation to force the Superior City Council to put a binding referendum on the highspeed rail on the ballot and let the people decide if they desired this project and want to pay for it.

Sean Duffy

Lassa

Raihala

with the hardworking families and small businesses who have been taking a backseat to special interests and special influence. These are two simple ways to put some common sense back into our government.

Creating jobs: Growing up on a farm in northern Portage County, I know firsthand what hardworking families are going through right now. I want to apply my experience in the private and public sector of creating jobs to put Wisconsin’s middle class first in Washington and rebuild our economy. We need to bring Wisconsin values to Washington by investing in our small businesses, ending tax breaks for corporations that ship Wisconsin jobs overseas and ending the culture of special favors for special interests in Washington.

The Lassa plan to bring Wisconsin values to Washington?

Crack down on government, waste fraud and inefficiency: Ordinary citizens need to be heard when it comes to their taxpayer dollars. That’s why Lassa created the Waste, Fraud, and Mismanagement Hotline, which helped identify problems costing Wisconsin taxpayers an excess of $1 million. In Washington, Lassa will fight to hold the federal government accountable to Wisconsin taxpayers by the same principles.

Promote federal hotline empowering taxpayers to report federal misspending and abuse: Far too few people know about the Government Accountability Office’s federal hotline. By promoting the federal hotline and requiring federal agencies to publicize the hotline on their Web sites and materials, we can help save Wisconsin taxpayer dollars.

Change how Washington does business: Lassa fought to reform the state’s contracting practices including proposals to standardize performance measures and allow taxpayers to “claw-back” funds from failed contracts. In Washington, Lassa wants to enforce an open contracting system and put an end to the growing trend of rewarding no-bid or single-bid contracts that could lead to wasting tax dollars.

End no-bid and single-bidder federal contracts: For too long, Washington has offered special favors for special interests.

By ending the federal practice of no-bid and single-bidder contracts, we can help reduce waste, inefficiency and end any practice of special favors.

Shut revolving door between Capitol Hill and K Street: Lassa believes that Washington is a mess and that it needs the Wisconsin values she was raised with: hard work, stretching a dollar, and the importance of a strong middle class. That means terminating the links between special interests and members of Congress.

Extend cooling-off period for members and federal agency heads and their senior staff: Public service is not a stepping stone to special interests and celebrity. We need to institute a stronger ban on members of Congress and their staff as well as extend this cooling-off period to federal agency heads and their senior staff from becoming lobbyists. We must change the culture of Washington and end the all-too-common practice of former lawmakers using their reputation and relationships to push corporate, special-interest agendas.

Keep corporations, foreign governments out of Wisconsin elections: Wisconsin elections should be decided by

Duffy

Mielke

Wisconsin voters. Period. That’s why Lassa worked to keep Wisconsin elections clean and demand full transparency from outside interests financing any kind of ad campaign. Since the U.S. Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling overturned campaign finance reforms, Lassa believes now more than ever we need to take action to preserve the integrity of Wisconsin’s democratic process.

Increase corporations public disclosures in political spending: Allowing special interests to hijack elections is not a Wisconsin value. Wisconsin voters need to know exactly who is behind spending in elections. That means: requiring full disclosure of corporate donors even when campaign spending is passed through intermediaries, requiring disclaimers for all ad campaigns; and requiring shareholder approval before corporations delve into political spending.

Don Raihala

Education: Bachelor of Arts from University of Wisconsin-Superior; dual major in accounting and finance Career: Real estate broker; accountant; owned businesses in the construction and landscaping trades Government work: no elected position [I chose to run for office because of] dissatisfaction, disbelief and disgust in Dave Obey’s performance as a representative once President Obama took office. Stimulus bill, omnibus bill and numerous other spending bills were passed with no time to read, no time to debate or fully understand its fine details. All of these actions recklessly added to the nearly insurmountable national debt. The spark came when Obey stood his ground and demanded that the nation pay for its war conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan rather than use the disturbing trend of paying with borrowed money. It took only one day and one visit by the Obama administration for him to change his tune and back down from his original righteous stance. This is not what I want in a representative and is not how I would perform as one. A representative needs to hold strong to what the constituents desire and not walk the party line of ideals or have an agenda, and I feel that I am capable to perform as such.

The national debt must be controlled. It is the fundamental basis of our economic problems and is creating a business environment of uncertainty and insecurity that is preventing businesses from expanding and hiring. As a Congressman I would be hard-pressed to pass off budget spending legislation that uses borrowed money.

Full enforcement of our immigration laws and securing our borders is of primary importance. Illegal immigration costs our country hundreds of billions a year, and open borders are allowing unknowns from all over the world to freely enter our country. The uncontrolled border is allowing drugs, guns, human trafficking, potential terrorists and eradicated diseases to enter freely into our country and this must be stopped.

Saving Social Security is crucial as the majority of people are relying on this program to be there for them at retirement.

There may be some unpopular decisions needed to save this program such as raising the retirement age, but I will work for and use my vote to ensure that this program successfully continues.

Birthday: Oct. 3, 1971 Hometown: Hayward, now living and voting in Ashland Spouse: Rachel Campos-Duffy. [We] have six children together.

Current position: U.S. House candidate Career history: Ashland County district attorney (August 2002-June 2010). [I] was appointed, then ran for office unopposed each term.

School name: St. Mary’s, Winona, Minn.

Degree awarded: BA Major: Business marketing School name: William Mitchell College of Law Degree awarded: JD Major: Law After the nearly trillion dollar stimulus was signed, I knew that as a father of six, I needed to get into the race to stop the government from its outrageous spending and from mortgaging our children’s future by loading them with debt. I knew I could bring some Wisconsin common sense to Washington.

I believe bringing jobs back to Wisconsin, passing a budget and making sure government lives within its means are important, and I would focus on all of those items first. Our government needs to be fiscally responsible to ensure our children are able to grow up in the same great America that I grew up in.

On his Web site, duffyforcongress.com, Duffy also says that, if elected, he will return the education system’s focus to the students; work to put forth a comprehensive plan on reducing health-care costs; commit to reforming senior citizen programs; and will defend the right to life of unborn children while supporting policies that offer women nonviolent choices in crisis pregnancies; and will protect the right to bear arms.

Dan Mielke

Background: Born Jan. 14, 1954 • Married Robin Cross on Aug. 21, 1976 • Three adult children, Andrea, Adam, Amy • Grandpa to two boys, Grant and Patrick, and one girl, Eden • Worked in factories for five years, both union and nonunion • Self-employed since 1979 • Business experience: urban arboriculture, food processing, house moving, home appraisal, organic/sustainable vegetable and berry farm, and general construction.

• [I] also served 19 years as a consultant in the house-moving industry in an effort to protect roadside trees from esthetic damage during the moving process [and] worked in the fight against oak wilt and Dutch elm disease.

• Co-founder and founding president on the board of directors for Midwest Organic Services Association, an international certifying agency for the organic farming industry, located in Wisconsin • [I have] never knowingly taken a farm subsidy as long as [I] have been farming • Facilitator for the Stevens Point Farmers Market • [I am] a strong advocate of buy local, buy fresh, an effort to help small-farm families increase the profitability of their farms in a world where farmers have been losing out to corporate farming practices • [I have] been an aggressive proponent for the protection of property rights and served as a public speaker throughout the state in this regards for 10 years • [I have] been a promoter of sustain-

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Burnett County sheriff race

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Sept. 14 primary

Four running for Burnett County sheriff Primary will reduce the field to two

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer BURNETT COUNTY – Burnett County has a sheriff and five police chiefs. Five of those six are running for sheriff. The Sept. 14 primary will reduce the field and the Nov. 2 general election will

decide who will be sheriff for the next four years.

One of the five, Paul Johnson, the chief of police for the Jackson - Webb Lake - Scott department, is running for sheriff in Washburn County. He is the sole Democratic Party candidate in that county and has no primary contest but in November will face the winner of a three-way Republican primary.

The other four are running for Burnett County sheriff and are on the primary ballot Tuesday, Sept. 14. Incumbent Sheriff Dean Roland and Grantsburg Police Chief Jeff Schinzing are seeking the Republican nomination.

Webster Police Chief Michael Spafford and St. Croix Tribal Police Chief Frank Taylor are seeking the Democratic nomination.

Siren Police Chief Christopher

Democratic primary Michael Spafford Third-generation Burnett County resident. In law enforcement 26 years, starting in the sheriff’s department. Webster police chief since 1988.

Michael Spafford is the Webster police chief and one of two Democratic Party candidates for sheriff in the Sept. 14 primary.

He feels he has the knowledge, expertise, and maturity now to be the leader of the sheriff’s department.

Spafford said this would be the next stop in a long career in public protection.

He says his stability and ties to the community are important. He has been Webster police chief since 1988 and has been in law enforcement since 1984 when he started work with the Burnett County Sheriff’s Department.

During that time, Spafford has been involved in many community activities, supporting projects, helping raise money, and gaining public trust.

Answering to the public is the main job of the sheriff, Spafford says. He says he believes in positive contacts with the public, community-based policing that builds public trust.

That includes building respect from young people by working with them. Spafford says the sheriff is the politician, working with the public, while the chief deputy runs the daily department operations, overseen by the sheriff.

Spafford says working within the budget is important. The sheriff must find ways to be economical while demands are rising, for example adjusting work schedules to the times when crimes happen. Spafford says the sheriff needs to take solutions to the county board, adding that the public doesn’t want to hear of problems.

A good staff is the backbone of an agency, Spafford says, and he views himself now as a working chief, taking shifts and doing many jobs in the department. He says he listens to the officers, takes advice and gives pats on the back. He says moral is important, as is trust, and he wants to build staff confidence.

He adds that the unions make him a better administrator, with rules that prevent quick reactions.

Spafford has worked with the other four local police chiefs and thinks that cooperation between the chiefs and the sheriff is important. He wants to keep the lines of communication open and include the sheriff in the monthly meetings of the local departments.

Spafford says he likes working with the public, something he has been doing for 26 years. He says dealing with the public includes being visible, talking and listening.

The public needs to feel it can come to the sheriff for answers. Spafford says his stability on the job and in the community will help with communications.

“I try to follow three rules,” Spafford says.

“Don’t judge others, trust people and give honest answers.” He adds that he doesn’t like to take people’s freedom away.

“I don’t forget where I come from,” Spafford says. “I’m not above anyone.” - Gregg Westigard

Frank Taylor

Sybers is the only local chief not running.

The winners of the two party primaries will face each other on the November ballot. The sheriff elected in November will take office in January 2011 for a fouryear term.

The Leader interviewed the four candidates in person. The interviews/conversations covered a wide range of areas. The

candidates were asked why they were seeking the office of Sheriff.

Budgets are expected to be tight and they were asked about money issues and how to deal with balancing needs with funds.

They were asked about goals.

And they were asked to define the roles of the elected sheriff and the hired chief deputy.

Republican primary Jeff Schinzing

Born and raised in Burnett County, part of a family that has been here for many generations. seventeen years of law enforcement experience.

Seven years of supervisory experience. St. Croix Tribal police chief five years.

Grantsburg graduate. Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement. Twenty-five years in law enforcement. Ten years Burnett County deputy. Twelve years Grantsburg police chief. Eight years on the Burnett County Board.

Frank Taylor is the St. Croix Tribal police chief and one of two Democratic Party sheriff candidates. The timing was right for a career move, he says, the next opportunity for him, explaining why he entered the race. He has been Tribal Police chief for five years and is proud of the department he and his officers have built over the years.

Taylor has three goals he has if elected: improving communications among local law enforcement, expanding training opportunities for the deputies and all local police officers, and being more proactive in the community. In all these goals he wants to build on his experience as head of a local police department, working with the public and with other local agencies.

There are five local police departments in Burnett County. Taylor says as sheriff he wants to improve communications between the sheriff’s office and the local departments and build a stronger working relationship.

That would include more sharing of resources. For example, the Tribal department has two K-9 teams, a resource that could be shared more with other departments.

Taylor would lead the sheriff’s office in offering more joint training opportunities with the other departments. Joint training would result in increasing the skills of more officers in the county while lowering the cost of training. For example, the sheriff’s department and the local departments could conduct training exercises in the local schools to learn the layout of the buildings in case there was an emergency.

Building a stronger relationship with the public is Taylor’s third goal. He would like the deputies to have more contact with residents and businesses. Taylor wants the officers to be out of their cars more, talking to business owners, campers, kids. He also wants more working contacts with the other agencies dealing with the public to help prevent problems from developing. The sheriff can get people to the table to talk about the problems in the county, Taylor says.

Taylor knows that the budget will be tight and money must be spent well. That will take flexibility, including putting the sheriff and chief deputy on patrol, if needed. He says he has an open mind on spending. He does want the officers to feel satisfaction in their jobs, knowing that he will back them up The sheriff oversees the entire operation and takes responsibility for the department, Taylor says. The chief deputy oversees daily operations and patrol functions. But Taylor adds that either of them should take walk-in complaints when the need arises.

“I am going into the sheriff race as a challenge,” Taylor said. “The unknown excites me. I won’t know how big the shoes are that need to be filled until I’m there. But I accept the challenge. I am going into this with a positive attitude and an open mind. I don’t make decisions in haste.”

Taylor says he is offering his reputation, his commitment and pride in what he has helped accomplish with the Tribal Police Department. - Gregg Westigard

Jeff Schinzing is the Grantsburg police chief and one of two Republican candidates for Burnett County sheriff. He said his run for sheriff is a career move, an advancement, and a chance to serve more people and manage a wider program.

Schinzing says the sheriff’s job is to communicate and build cooperation. That includes good communications with the chiefs of the five local police departments and with the public.

Schinzing says that communications between the sheriff and the police chiefs has had some problems over the past year. If all six work together, everyone wins, Schinzing says. There could be better response time and more sharing of skills.

Part of that cooperation is needed because of the tight budgets. Schinzing says there needs to be a balance between enforcement and costs. There will probably not be more funds for the department and the sheriff needs to get more bang for the buck. The department must keep up with new technology, for instance, looking at which investments will save officers time and save money.

Schinzing has seen all sides of the budgets. He sat on the Burnett County Board for eight years. Part of that job was balancing the requests from the sheriff with the county funds available. In addition, he needed to prepare and administer the police budget for the village.

The county now operates 24/7 with a shift in the economy to tourism. The department must look at meeting new demands for service from the public. Schinzing says it’s a complicated balancing act. Part of the answer is using the deputies well and being flexible.

He calls the staffing the toolbox of the department. Schinzing says knowing the staff, delegating, and working together with them is an important part of the sheriff’s job.

Schinzing says the sheriff is the communicator, the one who meets and greets. The chief deputy is there for the long haul and runs day-to-day operations. Schinzing has firsthand experience with this position. He was the last undersheriff for the county and supported creation of the chief deputy position. He says the chief deputy provides continuity and the sheriff sets direction.

The sheriff should serve for a term or two and move on, Schinzing says. The sheriff sets priorities and leaves his mark on how he deals with the public. He is the public face.

Schinzing says a fresh look at the job every so often is good.

Schinzing says he likes new ideas and likes to get ideas from the staff. He wants a working environment where staff can bring ideas forward. That is good for morale. The staff must all work together, he added. He says everyone is equal and no one is too important to do a job. Schinzing said that for example, the sheriff and chief deputy must take walk-in complaints and not make the public wait.

“I have seen the sheriff’s department from all angles,” Schinzing said. “I have seen it as an employee, a supervisor, a county board member, a local chief and a citizen.” - Gregg Westigard

Dean Roland Thirty-five years in law enforcement. Past experience includes city police work, working as a special agent for the state of Idaho, and administrator of a behavioral treatment facility. Siren police chief 1997 to 2003. Burnett County sheriff since 2003.

Dean Roland is the Burnett County sheriff and wants to continue in the office. He is one of two Republican candidates in the September primary.

Roland, who has served two terms, says he envisions the Burnett Sheriff’s Department being the best department in the state. He says the job is not done, and he wants to be re-elected to take the department to that goal. “We can take it there,” Roland said.

Building a strong staff is a priority for Roland. He says his staff has the ability to run with any idea and he wants them to do it.

Roland says he expects his staff to come to him with solutions. He discusses the ideas and backs them up on what they want to do.

New ideas and doing things in new ways is important in tight budget times, Roland says.

“I will never let a staff member fail,” Roland said. “I push them beyond their perceived limits. I look at all my staff and see their abilities. I like to help them develop. It is fun to watch someone do something for the first time.”

Roland and his staff are in the process of rewriting the department’s entire policy and procedures manual. He is working on making the Burnett County Sheriff’s Department one of the few accredited departments in the state. That involves sound policy, good programs and strong education for the staff, Roland says.

“We need to do more with less,” Roland says. “With budget limits, we must think outside the box. You can’t do things the way you always have done them.”

Roland wants his staff to do things the right way, not the easy way. He says change is the norm. Part of that change can involve new technology but costs can limit what you can buy and what you have to adapt.

“We don’t need more money or manpower, just more time,” Roland said. “That (more time) comes from better training for the staff. Knowledge leads to better work. If we work smart, we can get more done and get it done better.”

The sheriff deals with the public, prepares the budget, deals with the county board and oversees the department, Roland says. The chief deputy runs the day-to-day operations and fills positions. Both of them can handle calls and be added to the roster when needed.

“My job is to keep people safe,” Roland said. He added that the county is changing.

Tourism is now the No. 1 industry. There is an increase in domestic violence, fraud and Internet crimes. The department needs to keep up with the new demands.

“I love my job,” Roland said. “I am most qualified to continue. I know what lies ahead. I see the challenges, and I want to meet them.” - Gregg Westigard

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Polk County sheriff race

Sept. 14 primary

Two seek GOP ballot spot for Polk County Sheriff Winner will face Independent candidate Ed Collins in Nov. 2 election

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer POLK COUNTY – Tim O’Hare and Pete Johnson, both Polk County Sheriff’s Department officers, will face each other in the Republican primary Tuesday, Sept. 14.

The winner will face Independent Ed

Collins in the November election that will decide who will be the next Polk County sheriff in January.

There is no candidate running on the Democratic Party ticket. Tim Moore, the present sheriff, is not running for another term.

O’Hare and Johnson were interviewed in person by the Leader. They were asked why they were seeking the sheriff’s position.

In addition, they were asked about budget and what their goals are if elected.

And they were asked about the roles of the sheriff and the chief deputy.

State treasurer primary includes three Republicans

by Gil Halsted Wisconsin Public Radio STATEWIE - There are three Republicans vying for the office of state treasurer in the September primary election. Two say the office should have more power and responsibilities than it does. The other promises to do his best to eliminate the office.

Of the two candidates who want to increase the scope of the state treasurer’s duties, Scott Feldt of Janesville says he’s got the most relevant experience to do it.

Feldt worked in the treasurer’s office for seven years under Gov. Tommy Thompson. He says given the size of the state’s budget deficit, it’s time to give back responsibilities that the treasurer’s office has lost over the years.

“If those duties weren’t taken away, then the state treasurer would be involved with the state Investment Board and basically be running the Department of Financial Institutions.”

One of Feldt’s primary opponents, Jim Sanfillipo of Milwaukee, also wants to reempower the treasurer, but he says he can do a better job because unlike Feldt he hasn’t held a government job and will bring an independent, objective voice to the job. He says he’ll question some of the decisions that the governor and the Legislature are making, advise people what the economic ramifications of those budget decisions are and being a budget watchdog.

But the third candidate in the race says it’s time to eliminate the position he’s running for. Kurt Schuller says the treasurer’s responsibilities can easily be handled by existing state agencies. So if elected, he’ll use the office to lobby for a constitutional amendment to eliminate his job and pledges to serve one four-year term regardless of the success of the constitutional amendment.

The winner of the three-way GOP primary will face either incumbent Dawn Sass or her Democratic opponent.

7th District/from page 12 able agriculture serving on the USDA SARE grant review committee and as an educator in the field of sustainable farming practices • [I have] been a strong advocate for constitutional government and [have] been publicly active over the years in fighting for the protection of our constitutional rights and freedoms • [I] was instrumental in creating an elected county executive position in Portage County versus the unelected position the county was trying to install • [I have] fought for years to protect our property rights during the Wisconsin comprehensive planning process • As a certified tax assessor, [I have] stood for fairness and equity regarding property taxes, often rocking the boat for both local and state government. This effort has brought [me] criticism by some, but the majority of the taxpayers have seen a reduction in their property taxes due to [my] efforts. [My] desire for equity and fairness has affected both Democrats and Republicans alike.

• [I] was a co-founder of Citizens for an Open and Honest Government, a political action committee that has been instrumental in encouraging government to be transparent and honest in its dealings. The committee is active in seeking candidates to challenge political incumbents so that the voters have a choice on election day.

During my fight against the McCain/Kennedy amnesty bill, I became aware of the fact that we have had little choice as to who we vote for. I became fed up with both parties forcing their Washington handpicked candidates onto the voters. I felt it was time that someone got into the race that would stand up for our constitutional values and would not sell us out to the power players in Washington. Partisan game playing needs to come to an end. We have enough lawyers and career politicians in office. It’s time we get real representation. Now that I am in the fight and have seen the way political parties manipulate the election process, I am

convinced I made the right decision by running.

It is my belief that we need to return to the core moral and ethical standards that this country was founded on.

Secondly, we need to bring this nation back to a sustainable condition, which means creating a climate where business and industry will voluntarily return to Wisconsin and the United States. This will require changes in our laws. We must reduce expensive and burdensome regulations and controls that are intruding into every aspect of our businesses and our personal lives. Thirdly, we really need to crack down on Congress and the Senate’s abuse of their power where they spend trillions of the taxpayers money to reward their friends and punish their enemies.

Earmarks, stimulus packages and bailouts must end, so we will have the resources available to keep those commitments we made with the American people without putting out grandchildren in debt and robbing the citizens of any more of their hard-earned money. How dare we spend so foolishly and then tell the citizens that we are going to renege on our agreement and raise the retirement age to 70. Last, but not least, we need to correct our present taxing system where our elected leaders can lead us by the nose through tax increases and tax breaks. It’s time we institute a fair tax system that does away with the Internal Revenue Service and the burdensome bureaucracy surrounding it. I strongly support the fair tax and oppose taxation that is used to regulate and control our lives.

It is time we quit voting for candidates based on popularity and by how much money they raise and spend during their election. Remember, if they spend foolishly during an election, they will also spend foolishly when they get into office.

This primary, I ask you to look beyond the hype and rhetoric of the campaign season and vote for candidates based on their core values which show in their past actions. By their fruits you will know them.

Republican primary Tim O’Hare

Pete Johnson

Served 22 years in the military and is a retired officer from the Air National Guard.

Bachelor’s degree in economics. Osceola patrol officer for 10 years. Polk County Sheriff’s Department since 2004.

Raised in Trade Lake and a Grantsburg graduate. Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice administration. Twenty years in law enforcement. Working for Polk County Sheriff’s Department since 1999.

Tim O’Hare, a sergeant in the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, announced in April that he was running for sheriff against the present sheriff, Tim Moore. O’Hare said he was bothered by ongoing personnel conflicts within the department and felt he could deliver better leadership. In May, Moore announced that he would not seek reelection.

O’Hare wants to make changes in the decision making within the department, pushing input on issues down to a lower level and involving all the staff. He says as sheriff he would have a style of leadership that delegates more to employees, developing more leadership. O’Hare says that would bring in new ideas and help free up upper management to work on more proactive projects.

O’Hare says he wants to look at new ideas, have discussions on them and move to a course of action. He says the department needs to try things, thinking ahead and not being reactive. A good leader delegates to his staff, trusts them and keeps his fingers out of it while they work out issues.

Budgets will be very tight, O’Hare says, but the department can deliver a better product with the present staff by using time better. He said there are ways to schedule some shifts better, for example, using investigation hours better and lowering overtime hours. O’Hare says he expects to have a good working relationship with the unions (he was a union officer) and thinks it will be possible to balance department needs with employee needs for the good of all.

O’Hare says part of the sheriff’s job involves having a good relationship with the chief deputy who runs the day-today operations. That relationship is based on trust and understanding, O’Hare says. Sometimes that might involve the chief deputy telling the sheriff “Time out. We need a minute to talk,” and the sheriff listening.

“We must make decisions based on our mission, delivering the highest level of service to for the citizens,” O’Hare says.

“We must work smart and work hard.

We must build trust from the staff.”

O’Hare wants to spread the department’s wings more, he says. That means reaching out to the other police departments in the county and to other agencies that deal with the community.

O’Hare talks about collaboration, building understanding of others and respect.

There are opportunities, too, for working with the other police departments, O’Hare says. That includes sharing of training and resources. O’Hare wants to join in the monthly meetings of the local police chiefs. He wants to think of them as part of the county team.

O’Hare says he would bring 22 years of proven leadership to the office of sheriff, leadership based on delegating duties and trusting staff to do the task. O’Hare says his leadership has included being responsible for large budgets and staffs.

O’Hare says he will bring an enthusiasm to the job and bring new ways to do business to the sheriff’s department.

Pete Johnson, an investigator with the Polk County Sheriff’s department, is one of two persons seeking the Republican Party nomination for Polk County sheriff in the Sept. 14 primary.

Johnson entered the race when Sheriff Tim Moore announced that he would not seek another term.

“I had always planned on running for sheriff sometime but had expected that it would be in the next cycle,” Johnson said. “I think Moore is liked by the county. There is no incumbent running now, so the candidates are all starting on the same level.”

Johnson calls himself a big-picture guy and says he can bring a varied background and broad experience to the office.

Each division within the sheriff’s department is different, he says. He can stand back and see how it all works together.

The sheriff must work with everybody, Johnson says, and do the right thing. It’s not about management or the union but about taking the right actions. He says he will be honest and up-front in all his dealings.

The sheriff’s budget is $7 million, but $6 million of that is personnel costs set by contracts. The sheriff has control of the $1 million operations budget, Johnson says.

With money tight, the sheriff may need to look at cutting personnel and see if any positions can be combined.

He would look at how long a position has been vacant and see if there are alternatives to the position. That includes management vacancies, Johnson says.

One way to lower costs might be through more flexibility in scheduling, he said.

Johnson says the sheriff relies on the chief deputy to keep the day-to-day operations of the department. He says it is the sheriff’s job to deal with the community and the county board.

Part of what Johnson wants to do is work closer with the local police chiefs.

“We are all doing ultimately the same job,” he says, “and we must work together.”

Johnson says there, is room for better dialogue between the sheriff and the chiefs.

“We can’t keep throwing everyone in jail,” Johnson says. “We need to find ways to keep people out of the jail. Some people need to be there but we need to see if there are any alternatives.”

Johnson says he is willing to work with drug courts and OWI courts and says he is willing to try anything to stop people from returning to jail.

He says programs should be tried and tracked to see if they are really working.

“I’m a simple guy,” Johnson says. “I try to make honest statements about everything. I think I can do a good job as sheriff, and I want to be elected for who I am.”

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An overview: Polk County budget, redistricting move ahead Property values plummet

by Gregg Westigard Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – Last week was a busy one for Polk County government. In a series of meetings, finance heard a progress report on the 2011 budget, personnel scheduled a forum to look at labor negotiation issues, the organization committee set a deadline for deciding the size of the next county board and more details came out on the plunging value of property in Polk County. Here is an overview.

More details will appear in next week’s Leader.

2011 budget County Administrator Dana Frey will present a balanced Polk County 2011

budget on Sept. 10. The governing committees will then have a month to suggest changes before the Oct. 12 county board meeting at which time the supervisors will adopt a proposed budget. On Aug. 25, Frey told the finance committee that he expects the financial picture to remain bleak until 2014. While details of the 2011 budget have not been disclosed, every department will have its operating budget reduced. All department reserve accounts are being consolidated into one county contingency fund. Vacancies will not be automatically filled without being reviewed. Frey praised the departments for their innovative thinking, singling out highway and human services as examples.

Labor forum What options do counties have as they

start their next rounds of contract talks?

What wages should counties look at as they set comparable wage rates? These are some of the topics that will be discussed when the personnel committee hosts a Labor Negotiation Forum Wednesday, Oct. 6. Experts from the Wisconsin Counties Association will talk about the process of negotiating contracts, the statutes involved and the arbitration process. Neighboring counties are being invited to the afternoon event.

County board size The organization committee will bring a resolution on the size of the next county board to the December board meeting. Between now and December, the committee will discuss whether to change the board size or keep it at the present 23 members.

As part of that discussion, the committee

has prepared a series of informational articles which will be published weekly in the area newspapers. Every county must set the size of the county board for 2012 and beyond before the county starts drawing new district lines based on the 2010 census.

Property values The equalized value of property in Polk County has dropped 6.34 percent. Only two counties in the state had higher drops in value this past year. However, the value changes across the county were not equal, and property values actually increased in the towns of Bone Lake, Clayton, Lorain and McKinley, and the villages of Centuria, Clayton, Dresser and Milltown. The effect this will have on property taxes will be explored.

Hraychuck issues statement on the projected sale of UFE Incorporated BALSAM LAKE – Rep. Ann Hraychuck, D-Balsam Lake, released the following statement Friday. Aug. 27, upon hearing that the United States District Court has appointed a receiver for UFE Inc., in Osceola after the owners walked away from the business.

“Some say opportunity knocks only once, but we here in northwestern Wisconsin know that is not true. Opportunity knocks all the time, but you have to be prepared for it. When the chance comes, you must be ready to seize that opportu-

nity.

“My first concern upon hearing reports about UFE was for the approximately 100 workers in Osceola. I immediately began investigating the situation and was relieved to learn that UFE is still operational and that the receiver, Conway MacKenzie, Inc., has every intention of keeping it that way. CM personnel have been at the company for the last two weeks and are confident that UFE’s operations are stable.

They have assured me that their No. 1 priority is to preserve jobs in the community

Vintage pliers

The craftsmanship in this vintage pair of pliers - likely German made - was evident to Walter “Sonny” Lundeen Jr. when he discovered them recently while cleaning around his Trade Lake farmstead. “They were rusty but it cleaned up good,” Lundeen said, noting the eagle emblem embossed in the metal. Under the eagle, letters spell out either M Willman or M Wittman and the word Beilaufe is engraved on one of the handles. Anyone who can offer any knowledge of vintage German tools - and who may know the era this tool was made - may contact the Leader via e-mail at the-leader@centurytel.net. - Photos by Gary King

Staff honored for years of service Webster Schools staff members were recently honored for years of service. Shown (L to R), front row: Lori Ward-Macomber and Julie Strang. Middle row: Jan Mollenhoff, Kari Roppe, Scott Hoefs and Ruben Ruiz. Back row: Jim Muus, Kim Kriegel and Wayne Watral. Photo submitted

by selling the company as an ongoing concern. Given UFE’s excellent reputation as a supplier of plastic parts to the medical device industry, CM is confident, that with the right management, UFE will not only survive, but grow and prosper.

“I was pleased I was able to persuade Aaron Olver, secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Commerce, to come to Osceola immediately to meet with local officials to discuss what steps we can take to help pave the way for a smooth transition at UFE. I will continue working with

Vision 600 economic development task force members, the Wisconsin Department of Commerce and CM on making sure that we are ready to take advantage of this opportunity. Anyone who wants to help should feel free to contact me or Neil Soltis, Osceola’s village administrator.

Working together we can make a difference and turn this opportunity into a brighter future.”- from the office of Rep. Hraychuck

Sybers at Fort Bragg

Siren Police Chief Chris Sybers is shown in the captain’s seat of a C-130 transport plane (but not about to fly the plane) during a recent trip to Fort Bragg, N. C. Sybers was invited to the Voss Lift at Fort Bragg, an honor provided by the Employee Support Unit of the Army National Guard and Reserve. Sybers has employed three officers (Bill Shafer, Rick Lindner and Aaron Bentley), and he is the recipient of four awards – the Statement of Support for Guard and Reserve, the U.S. Army Freedom Salute signed by the secretary of the Army, the Patriotic Employer Award and the Army National Guard award. Receipt of these awards qualified Sybers to go as one of 73 Wisconsin employers of people in the Guard or Reserve to Fort Bragg Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 28 and 29. Flights to and from the base were provided by the 126th Air Refueling Squadron. – Photo submitted

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Baobab Blast Vacation Bible School CUSHING — Three area churches joined together Aug. 1-5 to offer Baobab Blast Vacation Bible School for more than 60 children. The Blast was hosted by First Lutheran Cushing, with Luck Lutheran and North Valley also taking part.

“The three churches joined together to offer a very fun-filled spiritual and energetic Bible school week,” said April Smith, one of the organizers.

The theme Baobab Blast is taken from the Baobab tree, a large tree found in the Africa and Savannah regions. Exotic animals, including a kangaroo, ring-tailed lemurs, a serval (similar to a cheetah), and a genet, were brought in for the children to learn about.

Over 60 kids attended to enjoy Bible lessons with puppetry, music and dancing, crafts, science experiments, skits and games. The fun week was topped off with a musical program put on by the children and root-beer floats enjoyed by all. — Photos submitted

The children at Baobab Blast, including Ben Smith shown here, had the opportunity to pet a kangaroo as well as other exotic animals.

Children at Baobab Blast gather around to learn about the kangaroo. This kangaroo was one of several animals brought in for the VBS sponsored by area Lutheran churches, Aug. 1-5.

The science lab at VBS gave kids the chance to get their hands dirty making a “goo” that represents the love that binds them together. In front (L to R) are Jacob McKiven, Hallie Allen and Julia Cox. In back are Ali Greenlee and Sally Williamson.

Each child at Blast was able to paint a clay pot which, when turned upside down, was a photo holder. From left are Isabella Peterson, Dean Johnson and Ericka Johnson.

On the final day of Baobab Blast held in Cushing Aug. 1-5, the children put on a mini-musical for their parents, friends and families. Under the direction of Pastor Maggie Isaacson, the children danced and sang songs they learned throughout the week.

Rotary donates to local schools Members of the Siren/Webster Rotary Club allocated money for the purchase of school supplies for students in the elementary schools in Siren and Webster.

Tuesday, Aug. 31, delivery day, found Rotarians DuWayne Wiberg, Tammy TwedtClose and Kelly Hibbs dropping off supplies to Jason Wilhelm, Siren School principal, and Crystal Houman, Webster Elementary School secretary. According to Houman, colored markers and colored pencils are always in low supply. She mentioned the need for tennis shoes of various sizes. “Parents are really having a hard time,” she said. “When school starts, a lot of kids have new clothes and new shoes. Kids grow fast, and this is tough for parents to (provide). The kids and parents are so happy when they come in and see (shoes waiting for them).” – Photo by Nancy Jappe

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New teachers at area schools New Grantsburg School staff are shown, back row (L to R): Mariette Hoefler, student teacher for high school business; Adam Hale, middle/high school physical education; Anne Staples, elementary school special education; and Deanna Helgeson, elementary social worker. Front row: Jill Negrete, eistrict speech; Tiffany Johnson, high school English; Lisa Danielson, District librarian/media; and Ashley Lunning, district psychologist. – Photo by Priscilla Bauer

Five new Siren School staff members plus two new district staff were pictured during new-staff orientation Thursday, Aug. 26. Included were (L to R) front row: Elissa Hinze, sixth-grade teacher; Amber Lawry, kindergarten teacher; and Stephanie Manchei, interpreter for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Back row: Bill Hoefler, special education; Christine Sundberg, library/media center; Rochelle Erickson, district secretary; and Shelly Emery, district bookkeeper. Students reported to class and the 2010-2011 school year began Wednesday, Sept. 1. – Photo by Nancy Jappe

Carl Wicklund is a familiar face around the Luck High School, but will also be working part time as an English teacher at Unity High School this year. Wicklund was informed last year that his contract would not be renewed by Luck, but just as school ended, a deal was struck to keep him as a part-time teacher in both districts. Wicklund said he is excited to remain as a Luck teacher and to also work at Unity. He is shown here at the Unity schools open house on Thursday, Aug. 26. - Photo by Greg Marsten

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Teniel Kapaun, left, and Jennifer Cox are new student teachers at Luck this year.

Kapaun, from Somerset, will be working in Carolyn Peterson’s sixth-grade class, while Cox, of Milltown, will be working with Joe Bartylla’s seventh- and eighth-grade science classes. The two are in their final year at UW-Superior and are looking forward to meeting the students and putting their own classroom knowledge into practice.

Cooperating teachers such as Bartylla and Peterson need to complete a class in order to be eligible to host a student teacher. — Photo by Mary Stirrat

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FALL SPORTS

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Cardinals stop Winter cold

Defense, offensive lines click in Luck’s season opener

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Luck 54, Winter 0

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer LUCK – The Cardinals made it look easy in their season opener against Winter on Friday, Aug. 27, racking up 42 points in the first half and dominating both sides of the ball.

Luck turned up the heat early on an already muggy night for football, forcing the Warriors to punt on their first possession after three unsuccessful plays from the 20-yard line. A short punt gave the Cardinals possession inside the Warriors near midfield, and on a third down and three, Landen Strilzuk sped to the end zone for a 31-yard touchdown with 8:49 still to go in the first quarter.

“Our offensive line really came off the ball and did a nice job blocking downfield to open up holes for the backs. If a back didn’t have the ball they did a nice job faking to making the ball-carrier job easier,” said coach Don Kendzior.

A Hunter Wilson sack and relentless pressure by the rest of Luck’s defensive line helped the Cardinals get the ball back quickly, and with 3:19 remaining in the first quarter Kyle James put six on the board with a 2-yard touchdown run and the Cards took a 14-0 lead.

“Our defensive linemen did a nice job controlling their gaps so the linebackers could make tackles,” Kendzior said.

The Cardinals scored again before the first quarter ended when Strilzuk sprinted 59 yards to the end zone to make it a 21-0 game. Luck would score three more times in the second quarter, first on a 45-yard touchdown run by Ben Kufalk and then on a 10-yard touchdown run by Strilzuk.

Cole Mortel caught an interception in the second quarter as well, and moments later a 20-yard run by Evan Armour set up the final score of the first half by way of a

Luck senior Kyle James finds an opening to run against Winter. The Cardinals went on to win 54-0 in their opening-day debut Friday, Aug. 27. – Photos by Marty Seeger 24-yard touchdown run by Kufalk. Mortel had another interception before the half ended, which put the Cards in another position to put more points on the board, but Luck didn’t need them.

With a continuous clock running for the entire second half, the Cardinals scored twice more with a quarterback keeper from Evan Armour, and a 24-yard touchdown run by Spencer Nelson.

“It was a good start to the season,” Kendzior said.

In total the Cardinals had 418-yards rushing and averaged 10-yards per carry.

The defense was impressive, holding Winter to minus 43 yards rushing, with two interceptions, a fumble recovery and 10 tackles for loss. The Warriors had 73 yards passing.

The Cardinals will host Birchwood this Friday, Sept. 3, beginning at 7 p.m.

••• MENOMONIE – Of the 24 teams that participated in the Menomonie Sprawl volleyball tournament last weekend, St. Croix Falls and Luck both competed, with at least one area player making the A l l - To u r n a m e n t team. St. Croix Falls junior Sarah Petznick Sarah Petznick was among those chosen to the All-Tournament team. – Marty Seeger ••• STATEWIDE – The Middle School Athletic Association is hoping to host the first-annual Middle School CrossCountry State Championships on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 10. The event will be open to boys and girls grades four through eight. There will be 10 races including team and individual races, with two different skill levels, so this isn’t for elite runners and teams. The event will be held at the Chula Vista resort in Wisconsin Dells. The first 500 athletes will receive a free T-shirt and registration deadline is Oct. 4. To register, visit www.wisconsinyouthrunner.org.

••• LEADER LAND – The Amery at Northwestern football game can be heard on 1260 AM on Sept. 3, beginning at 7 p.m. The Chetek at Unity football game is being broadcast on 104.9 FM on Sept. 3, beginning at 7 p.m. The Wisconsin Badgers football game on Sept.

4 at UNLV can be heard on 1260 AM, starting at 10 p.m.

••• MILWAUKEE – Brewers baseball can be heard on 1260 AM on the following dates and times. The Brewers at Phillies game on Sept. 5 begins at 12:30 p.m. The Cardinals at Brewers games on Sept. 6, 7 and 8 begin at 1 p.m., 7 p.m. and 7 p.m., respectively.

••• MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Twins baseball can be heard on 104.9 FM on the following dates and times. The Rangers at Twins games on Sept. 4 and 5 begin at 3 p.m., and 1 p.m. respectively. The Royals at Twins games on Sept. 6, 7 and 8 begin at 1 p.m., 7 p.m. and 7 p.m. respectively.

••• GREEN BAY – The Packers at Chiefs football game is being broadcast on 105.7 FM on Sept. 2, beginning at 7 p.m.

••• MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Sept. 2 Broncos at Vikings game begins at 7 p.m. and can be heard on 104.9 FM. ••• LEADER LAND – Local sports tidbits to share? Please contact the Leader by 4:30 p.m. on Mondays to go in Extra Points. – Marty Seeger ••• LEADER LAND – Leader Sports strives to follow the college careers of area athletes. If you know of an athlete who will be playing collegiate sports in 2010 and hasn’t been mentioned, send us an e-mail or call and we’ll take it from there. – Marty Seeger

Roger Steen (far right) put some big hits on Winter opponents during the Cards win last Friday. In the process, the senior opened up the field for teammates like Landen Strilzuk, (1) who marched his way down the field on several occasions.

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Frederic stomps Siren in season opener 48 first-half points too much for Dragons Frederic 54, Siren 6

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer SIREN – The Vikings opened up the season with a bang against Siren, scoring 48 points in the first half and sealing an easy conference victory.

The scoring started early for the Vikings when senior Ben Ackerley scored with 11:47 on the clock with his 65-yard run, to make it a 6-0 game. Ackerley scored again with 9:51 remaining in the first quarter on a 16-yard run, and the Vikings scored twice more in the quarter on a Tony Peterson 6-yard run and an Ackerley 7-yard touchdown run.

With a 28-0 lead, Adam Chenal put six more on the board in the second quarter with his 1-yard run, which was followed by two more rushing touchdowns by Erik Stoner and Chenal. In the second half, Peterson scored the final touchdown for the Vikings on a 51-yard run in the third quarter.

The Dragons only touchdown of the game came with 2:56 to go in the game on an Isaac Wagner 1-yard touchdown run.

The Vikings had two 100-yard rushers on the night with Peterson carrying the ball just six times for 126 yards. Ackerley carried the ball four times for 111 yards and three touchdowns, while Stoner had 76 yards on six carries and Chenal carried the ball six times for 37 yards.

The Vikings defense held Siren to just 40 yards rushing on 26 carries and a loss of 41 yards. The Dragons completed 11 of 18 passes for 125 yards.

The Siren Dragons and Frederic Vikings face off on Siren’s field in their first game of the season. – Photos by Becky Amundson Vikings junior Dayton Rivera was in on eight tackles for the Vikings, and Robert Kirk led the Vikings with three solo tack-

Siren running back Isaac Wegner (No. 11) runs the ball.

les. Peterson had two tackles with three assists, and Waylon Buck had six assisted tackles along with Chenal.

The Dragons will be traveling to Turtle

Lake this Friday, Sept. 3, for their second conference game of the season, and the Vikings travel to Northwood. Both games begin at 7 p.m.

Vikings Ben Ackerley (No. 14) scores the first touchdown of the season and game for Frederic. Teammates Trae Gehl (No. 4) and Tony Peterson (No. 31) congratulate him.

Webster wins opener at Gridiron Classic Tigers hang tough despite seven fumbles Webster 20, Lake Holcombe 13

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer MENOMONIE – The Tigers opened up the regular season with a win over Lake Holcombe during the Gridiron Classic at UW-Stout on Friday, Aug. 27. It was a bit of a rocky start to the season for the team’s offense as they fumbled seven times and lost four of them to the Chieftains, but Webster hung together.

“Never happy with seven fumbles, but we were extremely proud of our athletes and their ability to hang tough. They

never quit and continued to work together,” said coach Jeromie Voeltz.

Webster got on the board early in the first quarter when the defense backed Lake Holcombe into the end zone for a safety. Early in the second quarter, the Tigers scored again when Mike Bambery ran it in to the end zone on a 48-yard run.

Just two minutes later, Austin Bork gave the Tigers a 14-0 lead before the half with his 37-yard touchdown run.

The Tigers held Lake Holcombe scoreless until late in the third quarter when the Chieftains punched it into the end zone on a 1-yard run. Webster maintained a 14-7 lead heading into the fourth quarter and the defense was able to hold, but it turned out to be the offense that gave Lake Holcombe their next score, when with 6:37 to go in the game, the Chieftains recovered a

fumble and ran it back 25 yards for the score. The extra-point attempt failed for the Chieftains and the score remained in favor of Webster 14-13.

“Our defense played extremely well, had a few mental mistakes, but Coach Smith did a great job keeping the pressure on them and our kids responded. Our offense didn’t put our defense in too many successful situations, so our defense stepped up,” Voeltz said.

Lake Holcombe was held to minus 17 yards of rushing and completed 20 of 28 passes for 87 yards. Dan Dochniak, James Wethern and Aaron Dietmeier were each credited with the interceptions. Mycal Larson had the Tigers only sack of the game and led with 11 tackles. Rounding out the top five tacklers were Garrett Eichman with 10, Austin Bork, nine; Mike

Bambery, 7.5 and Mason Kriegel with seven tackles.

The Tigers managed to put the game more out of reach for the Chieftains late in the fourth quarter when Bambery ran it into the end zone on a 35-yard run to give Webster a 20-13 lead and the win. Webster had 254 yards on 38 carries, and passed the ball just three times throughout the game. It was a rocky game at times for Webster, but teamwork was a big part of the win, which should carry them into their next battle at Clayton Friday, Sept. 3.

“We talked at length the last couple of weeks about a quote from John Maxwell, ‘As the challenges escalate, the need for teamwork elevates,’ and our kids really came together when they needed to,” Voeltz said.

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Saints stun Osceola, 19-0 Defense steps up in season opener for St. Croix Falls St. Croix Falls 19, Osceola 0

by Garth Olson Special to the Leader ST. CROIX FALLS – With 37 seconds left before halftime, St. Croix Falls defense drew a line in the sand.

Already up 12-0, the Saints, with their swarming defense, stood firm after Osceola found itself with a first and ten on the Saints 12-yard line. After stuffing four Osceola rushing attempts, St. Croix Falls denied its local nonconference rival from scoring in the first half and completed the shutout in the second half, as the Saints

blanked Osceola 19-0.

“Our defense doesn’t highlight any one person and everyone did a nice job tonight,” said Saints assistant coach Grant Belisle after the win. Belisle, in his first year as a defensive coach for St. Croix Falls, after serving as an assistant coach for Somerset, stated he’d like to bring elements of Somerset’s defense to the Saints.

“We run a 3-5 defense and it takes a lot of discipline by the players and they did that tonight. It was a good team effort by the defense and the offense.”

St. Croix Falls opened the scoring with a 54-yard touchdown run by senior Nick Johnson in the first quarter followed by a 40-yard TD run by junior Alex Bertram in the second quarter. The Saints finished their scoring in the third quarter with a 10play drive, capped by a 3-yard TD run by junior Auney Seifert.

Saints runner Alex Bertram breaks free from Osceola defenders for a touchdown. – Photos

by Garth Olson

Saints senior Nick Johnson had a solid game against the rival Chieftains last Friday night in Osceola.

Offensively, St. Croix Falls spread its rushing attack between four different players with Johnson leading the attack with 118 yards on eight attempts. Defensively, the Saints had six tackles for a loss including back-to-back sacks by seniors Ryan Jaremczuk and Zach Christenson.

“Osceola came up and beat us on our home field last year, so it’s a good team win for us and some payback,” Johnson said.

Osceola had a number of long drives, but simply couldn’t crack the end zone.

Senior Luke Erickson led Osceola with 81 rushing yards on 21 carries.

“Osceola didn’t quit,” Saints head coach Rod Sempf said. “Our defense was key and we have a lot of confidence in all our running backs. We looked for some good blocking angles and double-teamed some guys and looked to get outside.”

The Saints Seifert and Bertram combined for 118 rushing yards on 21 totes.

St. Croix Falls hosts Ladysmith this week, while Osceola travels to Barron.

Spooner shuts out the Pirates in opener Spooner 23, Grantsburg 0

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – It was obviously not the way Grantsburg head coach Keith Lehne wanted to start his squad’s 2010 campaign, especially at home, but the Pirates held their own against a solid Spooner squad on the gridiron Friday, Aug. 27, but lost, 23-0, in the process.

The numbers were fairly even, as both teams were pretty capable on the ground, with the Pirates pulling in just over 100 yards, and the Rails racking up just 25 more yards than Grantsburg. But the numbers in the air campaign went Spooner’s way, 148 to just 53 passing yards for the Pirates.

In spite of the loss, the Pirates did a pretty solid job in containing the Rails, especially compared to last year, where they rallied for 35 points against Grantsburg, and ran loose on the ground, with Greg Schullo cracking the century mark all by himself. The Rails are hoping to be a solid Heart of the North contender this season, after a disappointing 3-6 finish last year.

Spooner got started on the right foot toward that goal, although the Pirates held them at bay for most of the game, allowing only a field goal in the first quarter, which was actually a solid feat, set up by a long Spooner pass play that got them within striking distance. The Pirates were able to hold them to just a field goal to

Grantsburg's defensive back/quarterback Brent Myers picks off a pass on Spooner's first drive Friday night. Other Pirates pictured are No. 64, Gavin Meyer and No. 15 Trevor Thompson. Myers was knocked out of the game with a shoulder injury later on a hard hit by the Spooner defense. – Photo by Scott Hoffman

keep it close.

The Rails got on track in the second and third quarters, breaking a 54-yard pass for a score and converting the point after to make it 10-0, Spooner.

Grantsburg tried to get their pass game going, but had less luck against the Rails secondary. However, the Pirate ground game managed several solid drives, and the squad was able to garner 11 first downs, comparable to Spooner’s 13 total first downs.

The Grantsburg defense had a tough time in the second quarter against the Rails, even though the running game was pretty well held in check, they managed a 7-yard touchdown late in the second quarter that made the score 17-0 as the half approached.

Spooner scored again in the third quarter on a 1-yard dive, making it 23-0 after a failed extra point. That is where the score stood until the final gun, and the Pirates were unable to get on the board for the remainder of the contest.

Lehne has high hopes for his squad this season, and it’s nice to get some of the bugs out of the way in the first contest, but they have to fine-tune their passing attack as a complement for their rushing game, which should be formidable this season.

The Pirate defense probably doesn’t want to be on the field as much as they were against Spooner, but proved they can be solid when needed.

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Eagles start slow, finish strong against SCC St. Croix Central 36, Unity 12

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – The Unity Eagles made their home football debut on Friday, Aug. 27, against the St. Croix Central Panthers, and while the Eagles drew “first blood,” the bleeding went the other way, as the Panthers emerged victorious, 35-12.

Unity got the crowd going early with a rousing start and the first tallies on the board. They scored first on a Luke Nelson to Brady Flaherty 18-yard pass with 7:37 remaining in the first quarter. The point after was no good, and the lead was Unity’s, for about a game minute.

The Panthers marched back smartly, moving the ball seemingly at will against the Eagle defense in the first quarter, and capping their own initial score with a 12yard touchdown pass from Kyle Cress to Taylor Carter with 6:23 remaining in the first period. They botched the snap on the point after, but a heads-up pass from the kicker to an open player made the score 86, St. Croix Central.

The Panthers added another score a few minutes later with a 14-yard touchdown pass form Cress to DJ Hass with 2:17 remaining still in the first quarter. The Eagle defense got a charge when Flaherty blocked the point-after attempt, keeping the score 14-6, in favor of the Panthers.

Unity had their shining moments on both sides of the ball, especially defensively, with a pair of interceptions. The first pick came at a critical time for the Ea-

Unity’s Erik Nelson (13) tested the Panther special teams with several impressive kick returns Friday. – Photos by Greg Marsten

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gles, when the Panthers were threatening again but facing a critical third and 10. The Eagles stopped the Panthers and Cress, breaking up his pass perfectly and shutting down the Panther offenses.

However, the Eagles could not turn that halting into a score, and the Panthers pulled some of their own defensive magic a short time later, scoring six more on a 12yard touchdown pass to Carl Moll with 12 seconds remaining in the first quarter, converting a two-point conversion, making the score 22-6 as the second quarter began.

Both teams began to sharpen up as the second quarter progressed. Unity’s defense forced Cress into another hurry-up situation, with Unity’s Dylan Hendricks picking him off just in the nick of time, near the goal at 7:41 in the second quarter.

The Eagles struggled to move the ball again, and gave it up a short while later on a Cody Nyhagen interception.

The Panthers turned that pick into a 10-yard touchdown pass at 5:58 in the second quarter, after a Cress pass to Joe Poulin. The point after was successful and it was quickly getting away from the Eagles, with a 29-6 wall to climb and over half a game of football to do it.

The Eagles kept the boys from Hammond in check for the rest of the half, be-

fore the Unity defense again made some waves. Jason Vlasnik picked off a Cress pass and went 20 yards before the Panthers woke up to the theft, but alas, the Eagles had trouble turning those opportunities into scoreboard digits, and the Panthers were able to keep the Eagle offense at bay.

St. Croix Central was next to score, this time on the ground, with a Nyhagen touchdown scamper from three yards out with 2:10 left in the third quarter. With a good point-after, the score was 36-6, and Unity began to wake up, just as the hill seemed too high to climb.

After losing yardage on several unsuccessful running attempts, Eagle punter Reed Sorenson crushed a kick deep into Panther territory, upsetting their special teams prowess and allowing the Unity boys to suddenly have excellent field position as the fourth quarter began.

Unity drove hard, and began to find their sea legs as the final quarter marched on. They turned that killer punt into a Flaherty touchdown reception a few minutes later, and while the point after was no good, they made the score 36-12, and suddenly there was fire in the Eagle eyes.

They began to stuff the Panther offense, forcing them to lose yards more than they gained in the final attacks. The Eagles also began to move the ball much better on offense, showing that maybe the first half might have been a fluke.

Eagle head coach Dave Anderson noted his team’s second-half resurrection, and also said they had some things that seemed to work.

“We did do some good things, but we have a lot of improving to do,” Anderson said. “After giving up 22 points in the first quarter we were able to make some adjustments and played much better for the rest of the game.”

Notable stats for the Eagles include 9 of 19 passing for 119 yards, with a pair of interceptions and pair of TDs for quarterback Luke Nelson. The Unity rushing game was hard-pressed to move very far against the Panthers, with 33 attempts for less than 70 yards total from no less than half a dozen Eagles in the backfield. The Unity receiving corps fared slightly better, with Vlasnik racking up 42 yards on two catches, and Flaherty also taking in two key catches - accounting for both Unity scores.

The Eagle defense was sharp at times, and gave SCC quarterback Cress a real scare with their pressure on occasion.

Consistency is always an issue in high school play, and both teams have some work to do. But yes, the season is very young, and the Unity boys did well at both the beginning and the end, but just need to keep their opponents from running away on momentum, and filling in the middle parts of the game with their own highlights.

Locals participate in Susan G. Komen walk Among the 2,400 people that walked in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure™ in the Twin Cities on Aug. 20-22, five from the Cushing area took part. The participants endure a 3-day, 60mile walk averaging 20 miles each day. They raise a minimum of $2,300 to “impact breast cancer research and community based breast health and education programs,” according to ww5.komen.org. From (L to R): Lynn Lerfald, Amanda Hurley, Alicia Nelson, Corena McManus and Joe Trumble. – Photo submitted

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Unity Luck swings way to first conference win No. 1 doubles one win away from school record

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – Unity/Luck tennis grabbed a match win over Amery on Thursday, Aug. 26. It was their first conference win of the season, and they didn’t leave much wiggle room for the Warriors.

Unity/Luck tennis player April Johnson serves the ball to a waiting Amery tennis player last Thursday at Unity, as teammate Kayla Johnson waits for the return. – Photos by Marty Seeger

Katherine Ebensperger makes a nice play against Amery.

“Our girls went out today ready to dominate and they did. Most of our matches were taken rather easily,” said coach Beth Trudeau.

One of the closest matches of the evening came between Anna Ebensperger and Amery’s Emilee Van Blaircom. Both athletes battled back and forth for the majority of the evening before Ebensperger took both sets 6-4, 6-4.

“Anna fought hard and her relentlessness showed by outlasting her opponent in rallies,” Trudeau said.

At the No. 2 singles spot it was Elizabeth Thuerkoff who pulled out the 6-2, 62 win over Amery’s Laura Satterlund, and

Julie Franzel defeated Marissa Gilbertson 6-3, 6-1 at the No. 3 spot. The only loss of the evening for Unity/Luck in the singles category came by a 6-2, 6-2 win for Amery’s Kari Anderson over Sierra Thomfohrda.

“Sierra kept up great rallies and is becoming a stronger player every match she plays. I’m very proud of her growth thus far,” Trudeau said.

All three of Unity/Luck’s doubles teams won on Thursday evening, including Jessi Kutina and Katherine Ebensperger, who tied Unity’s all-time wins record for doubles teams. On Thursday they defeated Abby Marquand and

Anna Ebensperger had a solid week of tennis as the team’s No. 1 singles player.

Olivia Sjogren 6-0, 6-2. The Unity/Luck No. 2 doubles team, April Johnson and Kayla Johnson, won their match 6-2, 6-1, and Kathryn Zahler and Emily Petzel, the No. 3 doubles team, won 6-2, 6-1.

Unity/Luck will play their next match at Durand on Thursday, Sept. 2, beginning at 4:15 p.m.

Frederic girls have a hard time with the ‘Greens critical third game, giving them a chance to pull a major upset as the season begins.

However, the Northwood crew proved too strong and too deep; they held off a late-game surge by the Vikes to win the fourth game, 25-14, giving them the 3-1 match win.

The Vikings have plenty of upperclass talent this season, and only one sophomore, with not a single freshman on the varsity squad, so they should be pretty confident. They proved poised and capable, but going up against the mostly-senior Evergreens, they could not overcome that well-oiled Green machine at the net.

The 2010 campaign has just begun, and the Vikes have plenty of time to harmonize as they begin to play more local opponents. Starting with the champion ‘Greens as an opener is a bit like taking your drivers’ test in blizzard - it only gets easier.

Despite loss, Vikings show depth Northwood 3, Frederic 1

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer FREDERIC – The Frederic Vikings girls volleyball squad had their work cut out for them Thursday in their preseason opener at home, taking on the formidable Northwood Evergreens. The Vikes started their 2010 campaign against one of the best squads around and also had a hard time getting on track in the early season.

Frederic lost hard in the opening game, 25-5, but recovered well after that, getting much closer in the second match, 25-18, but still falling to the tenacious Evergreens, who controlled the net and tested the Frederic midcourt with aplomb.

The Vikings scored a solid reversal of fortune in the third game, shaking up the confident ‘Greens with a well-played, hard-fought match that showed the depth the Vikes are capable of this season. They also showed their pure athleticism, with several solid digs and knee-scraping saves to keep the fire lit. They fought back well and beat the Northwood girls 25-23 in the

LEFT: Viking senior Krysta Laqua (No. 3) pounds home a kill against Northwood’s Sara Radzak (No. 7) and Sarah Benson (No. 2). – Photo by Greg Marsten

Luck/Unity golfers improving steadily

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer LUCK – Luck/Unity has been seeing success over the past few golf meets in terms of lowering overall scores, and the sky’s the limit in terms of potential as the season moves forward. In the team’s first meet of the season they scored an overall 255 for nine holes, but on Tuesday, Aug. 24, at Pheasant Hills Golf Course the team shot a 235.

“All of the girls are improving every match,” said coach Ron Steen, adding that

all of the girls know they can improve in both practice and in their matches. “Their attitudes are great and they all want to improve their golf game.”

Avery Steen led the pack with a 43, which is an improvement from where she began earlier in the season. Lindsey Stapel also shot a nice game with a 52, followed

by Emily Stelling’s 65, Tina Lennartson, 75, and Karissa Giller, 82.

Jenelle Larson, Jena Alling and Megan Moore are also part of the Cardinals golf team this season, and coach Steen says they’ve been improving as well.

“They should help us in our coming matches. All of the girls are very fun to work with through this lifetime sport,” Steen said.

The improvements kept coming on Thursday, Aug. 26, when the team traveled to Osceola’s conference meet, where Luck shot a team score of 232.

Steen shot a 43 while Stelling and Stapel shot 54 and 57 respectively. Lennartson dropped her score in Osceola to a 78, and Giller went under 80 with a 79.

Saints working with three

LUCK – Despite having just three golfers on the team, the St. Croix Falls girls are competing well and improving.

On Aug. 24 at Pheasant Hills, Tess Hedrick and Brittany Buss scored 48 and 53, respectively. Then on Aug. 26 in Osceola, Hedrick shot a 46 and Buss shot a 47.

Freshman MacKayla Swanson shot a 69 at Pheasant Hills and scored a 71 in Osceola.

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Cross-country teams open season in Grantsburg Athletes fight skeeters in Frederic on Tuesday

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer GRANTSBURG – Area cross-country teams converged on Grantsburg for the annual Sherstad Invitational on Thursday, Aug. 26. Of the four qualifying teams on the boys side, it was Webster that turned out their first win of the season, with a total time of 1:34.51.2.

Senior Jack Taylor was the overall medalist and finished with a time of 16:42.1. His teammate, Joey Erickson, finished second overall with a time of 17:39.9. Devin Greene finished fourth overall with a time of 18:25, and Cody Isaacson timed out at 20:32.8, while Taylor Heinz placed 18th with a time of 21:31.7.

The Grantsburg boys took second as a team with Steven McKinley leading with a time of 18:52.6, and Zach Arnold and Daniel Biorn were right in line with times of 18:53.2 and 18:55.7 respectively.

The St. Croix Falls boys placed third overall with Alex Frey in the lead spot with a time of 18:08.4. Teammate Rashaud Kelash had a time of 18:38.7. The Unity Eagles boys finished in fourth place, and sophomore Colten Sorenson was the team leader with a 10th-place overall finish and time of 20:06.2. Mickey Muller was close

Webster’s Jack Taylor, (far right) and the Webster Tiger boys cross-country team ran away with the first meet of the season in Grantsburg last week, Thursday, Aug. 26 – Photo by Priscilla Bauer

contender this season.

His first-place finish today surprised even me. Daniel Biorn improved his time as well and had a nice thirdplace finish,” said Huskamp. “Probably the most surprising for this race was my freshZach Arnold man runner, Jacob Ohnstad. He was our third runner and looked strong throughout the whole race.

It will be exciting for me to see where he will end up by the end of the season. Our fifth runner, Nick Lindgren, continues to show improvement. He almost took a minute off the Grantsburg meet.”

The St. Croix Falls boys came in second overall, with Alex Frey leading the charge with a time of 18:33.5. Unity’s Colton Sorenson led the Eagles to a third-place finish with a time of 20:47.9.

The Viking girls came out on top again with Sam Nelson finishing first with a time of 17:24.5. The nearest competitor was Sarah Knauber with a time of 18:16.4.

She came in second overall, and the Vikings defeated second-place Cumberland with a total time of 1:38.30.9. Cumberland had a total time of 1:50.17.2.

Grantsburg’s Angela Gaffney tried a different running style in Frederic, without the results Huskamp had hoped for.

“It didn’t work out as well as I had hoped. Her time was slower than we thought it might be. Kaelah, Rosie, Jaden and Jordan are showing improvement at practice and that should translate into better race performance,” Huskamp said.

The Frederic Viking girls team showed they’re ready again this season to take on the conference and try for another shot at the state meet later this fall. – Photo by Priscilla Bauer

Saints runner, Savannah Stone paces herself at the Sherstad Invitational in Grantsburg.

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by with a time of 20:58.6.

For the girls teams it was Spooner who took first place overall with 36 points to a very solid Vikings team who finished with 40 points. Sam Nelson was the team leader with an even 16 minutes, and Sarah Knauber had a time of 16:39.9. Nelson and Knauber were the top two runners at the invite, with teammate Calla Karl taking sixth overall with a 17:51.9. Sage Karl took 14th, Tanesha Carlson 17th, Jade Johnson 18th and Abby Brightbill took 19th.

Webster’s Kally Schiller had a great race with a fifth-place spot and a time of 17:37.2, and St. Croix Falls placed third overall as a team. Bailey Bergmann had a time of 18:27.4, and Allie Holmdahl had a 19:01.7 for 10th place.

Grantsburg girls finished fourth overall as a team and were led by Angela Gaffney, who placed sixth with a time of 17:47.9.

For the Unity girls, it was Ella Luepke

who led the team with a time of 21:36.1.

She came in 22nd overall, while teammates Jade Rau, Emily Bethke, Megan Volgren and Olivia Coen took the 23rd through 26th spots respectively.

Frederic Invitational FREDERIC – Mosquitoes had fans swatting and itching all evening at the Frederic Invitational on Tuesday, Aug. 31. Despite less-than-ideal running conditions with the muggy weather, athletes still ran hard and fought their way through it.

The Grantsburg boys won their first meet of the season with an overall time of 1:37.07.9. They were over three minutes ahead of the second-place Saints, who finished with an overall time of 1:40.47.9.

Zach Arnold took first place overall, much to the surprise of coach Paul Huskamp.

“Zach Arnold is finding out that he has a lot of ability and is going to be a great

Unity’s Colton Sorenson and Saints runner Nate Graveson round a marker in Frederic on Tuesday, Sept. 1. – Photo by Marty Seeger

Vikes get first match win of the season Frederic 3, Solon Springs 0

by Marty Seeger Leader staff writer FREDERIC – The Vikings volleyball team drifted easily past Solon Springs on Tuesday, Aug. 31, giving coach Staci Lemieux her first win of the season. All three games were won handily by scores of 25-7, 25-14 and 25-16. Although there was one hiccup in the second game, where Solon Springs led 12-11 at one point, the Vikings got back on track in a hurry to pull out the match win.

“We played well, a lot better than last Thursday,” said Lemieux, adding that she switched the rotation around a bit, which the girls seemed to have responded to.

Lemieux said their passing was much better as well as their serves.

In total the Vikings had 19 kills, with Corissa Schmidt leading with six and Autumn Schmidt with four. Maria Miller also

had three serving aces.

Corissa Schmidt led the Vikings with five kills, and Krysta Laqua and Isabel Lexen each had three kills. Laqua led with six digs, and Miller had two solo blocks.

The Vikings will be hosting Webster in their first conference match of the season beginning at 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, Sept.

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LEFT: Frederic’s Maria Miller goes up for the ball in search of a kill against Solon Springs Tuesday, Aug. 31. RIGHT: Autumn Schmidt receives the ball for the Vikings against Solon Springs, as teammates Alli Anderson (front) and Emily Wells look on. – Photos by Marty Seeger

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Roehrs is King of the Track; one race left in bracket series BRAINERD, Minn. – During this weekend’s Bracket Drag Racing Series race, Steve Roehrs proved that you can lose in the first round of eliminations but still end up with a fantastic weekend of racing at Brainerd International Raceway.

Roehrs came into the weekend with a comfortable lead in the Pro ET Class points standings, hoping to at least win Steve Roehrs a few races in the elimination rounds to maintain his points lead. But he got a little antsy on the starting line in the first round of eliminations and fouled, earning him an early exit.

“Racing really keeps you humble,” he said of his first-round loss. “If you don’t like losing, you won’t last long in this sport.”

Roehrs more than salvaged the week-

end by finishing as runner-up in Saturday’s Jackpot Race and then following that up on Sunday by winning the annual Aerospace Components King of the Track competition, both of which were secondary races during the weekend.

“I came out ahead moneywise and had a lot of fun, so it was a good weekend of racing,” he said. “Others didn’t make up much ground on me (in points), so I was able to maintain a pretty good lead.”

The King of the Track competition pits the best racers in the Bracket Drag Racing Series against each other. Coming into this weekend’s event, racers who were first and second in each class raced each other with the winner moving on to represent that class. Then the 11 class winners are paired up for a runoff, with the last racer standing earning the title of King of the Track and a coveted Wally trophy.

Driving his ‘82 Camaro, Roehrs first knocked off Myron Streit from the Super Street Class and then beat Mike Voss, who races in the Pro Bike/Sled Class. He had a bye in the semifinals and then faced

Steve Roehrs drove his ‘82 Camero to win King of the Track at the Brainerd International Raceway. – Photos submitted Stock/Super Stock’s Scott Dugdale and just one chance left for racers to move up his ‘67 Chevelle. Roehrs beat Dugdale in the points standings and closer to winwith a run of 10.263 seconds and 121.97 ning a track championship in each class. mph.

The final race in the series is Saturday and The competition in the Bracket Drag Sunday, Sept. 25-26. – submitted Racing Series was intense for the 340 cars that competed this weekend. It was the fourth race in the five-race series, leaving

2010 Grantsburg fair demo derby results Friday night Powder Puff First place Alicia Gourley Second place Lacy Clifford Third place Shabana Mishler Fourth place Krissa Lange Fifth place Katie Steele Crowd pleaser Katie Steele Full-size cars – 1979 and older First place Brian Gray Second place Mike Gray Third place Chris Gray Fourth place Matt Nelson Fifth place Sam Bandow Crowd pleaser

Sunday night Lacy Clifford Shabana Mishler Teresa Goss Shabana Mishler Rick Kastonek Paul Maurice Scott Clifford Nate Steele Kyle Roberts Scott Clifford

Full-size cars Friday night Sunday night First place Tyler Carlson Tyler Carlson Second place Ron Harron Leonard Stock Third place Michael Ellis Compact trucks First place Frank Becvar Frank Becvar Second place Brady Schumacher Adam Bistram Third place Bryce Thieman Nathan Koch Fourth place Robert Nichols Mike Carda Fifth place Chad Schumacher Robert Nichols Crowd pleaser Nathan Koch Full-size trucks First place Mark Giesler Brian Gray Second place Brian Gray Cole Peterson Third place Cole Peterson Josh Clark

Unity quad tests local squads early Unity, Luck, Winter, Webster compete in preseason contests

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer BALSAM LAKE – The opening salvos of the 2010 volleyball season really were fired last Thursday at Unity High School for a quadrangular match between the home-court Eagles and squads from Webster, Luck and Winter.

The quad was a chance for several local teams to get a peak at the competition and also to try out some new varsity players

in their rotations.

All the teams played each other, and while the Winter Warriors seemed a bit outgunned at times, the three West Lakeland squads all seemed pretty evenly matched and primed for a solid season.

The Webster Tigers handled the Winter girls handily in two games, winning 25-17 and 25-16. Webster also won a close, threegame contest with the upstart Luck Cardinals. Webster lost their first match of the day to Luck, 14-25, but came back strong in the next two matches 25-20 and 15-12 in the deciding game for a match victory, 2-1.

The Tigers were unable to fend off the hosting Eagles, who beat them in two games, 25-21 and 25-19. Unity had some trouble with the Winter girls, and while the first game between the Eagles and the Warriors was a dandy, eventually going Unity’s way with a 26-24 victory. The next game went all Winter’s way, with Unity getting upset, 25-10, forcing a third game in the contest, which Unity won handily, 15-8.

Unity only lost one match all night, and that was to the Luck Cardinals. Luck’s squad beat them 25-22 and 25-21 for a match victory. The Cardinals also showed some verve with close wins over Winter, 25-22 and 25-19.

All in all, the quad gave fans a solid preview of what promises to be a very closely contested West Lakeland Conference this season. Luck, Webster and Unity all won two matches, and while Winter was the only squad without a match victory, they played steady, won a few games and challenged almost every team they played.

The Warriors should also be a contender in their own conference this season.

Luck’s Tessa Clemenson reaches for a ball against the Webster Tigers. – Photo by Greg Marsten

Friday night Sunday night Fourth place Jon Mewes Christian Miller Fifth place Scott Clifford Ture Duden Crowd pleaser Mark Hilard Mike Curtis Compact car stock First place Ryan Johnson Dan O’Niel Second place Tommy Thompson Ryan Johnson Third place Kelly Madsen Seth Pardun Crowd pleaser Ryan Johnson Imperials First place Casey Laase Second place Trig Laase Third place Jerry Laase 75 vehicles competed on Friday night.

55 vehicles competed on Sunday night.

Cars collide at Grantsburg fair demo derby

Frank Becvar (X-1) puts a hit on another small truck with his Dodge Dakota. Becvar was the first place winner on both Friday and Sunday, Aug. 27 and 29, during the Grantsburg Fair Demo Derby. – Photos submitted

Several pileups like this one took place at the demo derby in Grantsburg.

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It was a pleasant surprise to see that the No. 1 high school sports prognosticator in the great state of Wisconsin will be back for another season.

(See prediction column elsewhere on these pages.) Last week’s gridiron action brought a number of runaways and laughers, although our St. Croix Falls Saints certainly turned heads with their whitewash of the once-mighty Osceola Chieftains. And this just might be the year that the local favorite Frederic Vikings earn the conference crown that has eluded them since 1968. (Ouch!

That’s a long time ago.) It’s hard to believe that the likes of Bob Johnson, Erick “Rick” Anderson, Gary Lenz, and their mates on the last FHS championship team are 10 years into AARP eligibility. (Incidentally, AARP offers numerous discounts and perks and is certainly well worth the $16 per year, or so I’m told.)

And though FHS cross-country coach Ian Karl was characteristically modest in last week’s stellar Fall Sports Preview (kudos to Mssrs. Seeger, Marsten, et al) there is no doubt whatsoever that his lady Viking harriers will be hoisting another conference title banner when the last clod of dirt is kicked up from their spikes in October. It should be a great sports autumn for the hometown blue and gold.

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ABOVE: First-place winner at the Siren Ballpark Summerfest tournament was the O’Leary’s X Pedition team. The tournament was held on Aug. 6-8 and featured 12 teams. Reno Mothes, at far right, of Cottage Grove, Minn., was the tournament manager.

BELOW: The second-place winner of the Summerfest tournament in Siren was Harris Construction. – Photos submitted

LEADER SPORTS SCOREBOARD VOLLEYBALL

West Lakeland Standings Team Overall 4-0 Clayton Bears Turtle Lake Lakers 4-5 4-7 Luck Cardinals Grantsburg Pirates 2-0 Webster Tigers 2-0 2-1 Clear Lake Warriors Frederic Vikings 1-0 1-2 St. Croix Falls Saints Siren Dragons 0-0 Unity Eagles 0-1 Shell Lake Lakers 0-6 Scores Thursday, August 26 Webster 2, Luck 1 Luck 2, Winter 0 Friday, August 27 Antigo 2, Luck 0 Chippewa Falls 2, Luck 0 Barron 2, Luck 0 Ripon 2, Luck 0 River Valley 2, Luck 0 Oshkosh Lourdes 2, St. Croix Falls 1 Saturday, August 28 Luck 2, St. Croix Falls 0 EC Memorial 2, Luck 0 Luck 2, Barron 0 St. Croix Falls 2, Colfax 0 Tuesday, August 31 Frederic 3, Solon Springs 0 Upcoming Thursday, September 2 7:30 p.m. Luck at Shell Lake Siren at St. Croix Falls Clear Lake at Unity Webster at Frederic Tuesday, September 7 7:30 p.m. Frederic at Birchwood Siren at Winter Cumberland at Webster St. Croix Falls at Osceola

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Scores Thursday, August 26 Unity-Luck 6, Amery 1 Upcoming Thursday, September 2 4:15 p.m. Unity-Luck at Durand Tuesday, September 7 4:15 p.m. Bloomer at Unity

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Upcoming Tuesday, September 7 4:30 p.m. Webster Invite at Yellow Lake Golf Course (Unity/Luck)

MEN’S SLOW-PITCH LEAGUE SOFTBALL

Upcoming Thursday, September 2 4 p.m.

St. Croix Falls at St. Croix Central Luck-Unity at St. Croix Central Standings

FOOTBALL

Small Lakeland Standings Team Conf. Overall 1-0 1-0 Bruce Frederic 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 Shell Lake Luck 1-0 1-0 Northwood/Solon Springs 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 Turtle Lake Birchwood 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 Siren Winter 0-1 0-1 Large Lakeland Standings Team Conf. Overall St. Croix Falls 0-0 1-0 Clear Lake 0-0 1-0 Flambeau 0-0 1-0 Webster 0-0 1-0 Unity 0-0 0-1 Cameron 0-0 0-1 Grantsburg 0-0 0-1 Scores Friday, August 27 Webster 20, Lake Holcombe 13 Frederic 54, SIren 6 Spooner 23, Grantsburg 0 St. Croix Central 20, Unity 6 Luck 54, Winter 0 St. Croix Falls 19, Osceola 0 Upcoming Friday, September 3 7 p.m.

Frederic at Northwood Siren at Turtle Lake Cumberland at Grantsburg Ladysmith at St. Croix Falls Chetek at Unity Webster at Clayton Birchwood at Luck

Overall 3-5

Standings Team Overall Sundowners 16-2 Century 21 12-6 Pheasant Inn 11-7 Pour House 10-6 Fur, Fins & Feathers/Coyland Creek 10-8 God Squad 9-9 Chell Well 8-10 Grantsburg Sanitary 4-15 Da Crew 0-18 Scores Wednesday, August 25 Pheasant Inn 23, Fur, Fins & Feathers 7 Fur, Fins & Feathers 24, Century 21 14 Chell Well 21, Da Crew 9 Sundowners 27, Grantsburg Sanitary 2 Pheasant Inn 24, Pour House 18

Welcome back, Brett!

Football fans throughout Leader Land were thrilled when Brett Favre, the all-time record setting quarterback for victories, touchdown passes, consecutive games started and a host of other categories, chose to return for yet another season of NFL gridiron glory.

Last year, Packer fans pretended to be chomping at the bit when ol’ number 4 returned to the gridiron in a Minnesota Vikings uniform.

In fact, many claimed with misguided bluster that they (quote): “Can’t wait to see what happens when Favre comes to Lambeau!” Sad to say, those fans wound up with egg on their cheese-stained faces when Brett stuck it to the green

and gold not once, but twice, during the 2009 campaign, including a sterling four-touchdown-pass performance in a convincing Vikings victory on the frozen tundra.

Will 2010 find those same cheeseheads spouting off again? Or will 2009’s hearty helping of “crow stew” cause them to tone down their bravado? Time will tell. Are you ready for some football?

A few words about major league baseball It looks like the Minnesota Twins have a shot at yet another divisional crown, even though Justin Morneau remains shelved with another concussion. Meanwhile, since they don’t get to play Pittsburgh every day, the Milwaukee Brewers are ready to make it 28-straight seasons without so much as a lousy division title, much less a world championship. Talk on the street is that the Crew will trade the portly Prince Fielder after this year in an effort to acquire some competent starting pitchers.

Do the Twins have enough arms in the hopper to make a serious play on the rotund Fielder, especially since Morneau’s career may be in jeopardy? Incidentally, you can hear the Twins on FM radio 104.9 (aka Mix 105) out of Balsam Lake which is the same place on the dial where you will hear local high school football action.

Mushroom mania 2010 might go down as the best wild mushrooming season in many a day. The season began with a lush crop of morels in mid-May and caught a second wind during the rainy July with chanterelles setting the pace.

One dedicated local diehard braved the heat, humidity and mosquitoes last night in order to come home with a nice take of Chicken of the Woods (a surprisingly late find for that species) and some honey mushrooms. “You can’t find mushrooms if you don’t get up out of your recliner,” he said with a smug grin.

A look into the future?

Have you ever wondered if you’ll live long enough to see World War II or Vietnam War re-enactments at Forts Folle Avoine?

Next week trivia returns!

John Ryan may be jmr202@yahoo.com.

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READ LEADER SPORTS The Prediction King was sidetracked at a New Age confab near Sedona, Ariz., last week and failed to make it back to Leader Land in time to submit a column for the opening slate of football games.

But now he’s returned to God’s Country and is ready to rock and THE SWAMI roll for the 2010-11 sports seasons.

“I was easily the top predictor in all of Northwest Wisconsin (if not the entire state) last year, and there’s no way I wouldn’t be back to defend my crown. You couldn’t keep me away with a stick,” he said Wednesday morning as he filleted the breasts from several Canada geese he’d shot earlier that morning. “I’ll give up this column when they pry this ballpoint pen from my cold, dead fingers,” he added.

The Swami

PREDICTS

This week’s predictions.

Luck 41, Birchwood 6 – The Cards earn running clock, then call off the dogs.

Frederic 28, Northwood Solon Springs 14 – The EverEagles aren’t bad, but our Vikes have too many hard-nosed players.

Turtle Lake 46, Siren 8 – The Lakers gave Shell Lake a tussle last week.

Cumberland 30, Grantsburg 14 –Sadly, this will be another long season for our neighbors to the northwest.

St. Croix Falls 20, Ladysmith 17 – The Saints could … go … all … the … way!

Chetek/ Weyerhaeuser 27, Unity 6 – The doldrums continue in Eagleville.

Webster 34, Clayton 6 – The Tigers are becoming a bona fide dynasty.

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

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Chasing Invasives

Part eight - Sleeping beside a giant: Giant and Japanese Knotweed

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer TOWN OF WEST SWEDEN – As invasive species run, there are several levels of threatening critters and plants. From the lesser types that are more of a hassle and nuisance, like Eurasian lady beetles or even earthworms, to the moderately threatening type, such as purple loosestrife or even buckthorn are another matter. They are plants or critters that can be controlled but have a soft-enough underbelly or tough natural predators to be controlled at a moderate or affordable cost.

But now we get to the heavy hitters, the invasive species that even those “in the know” are truly concerned about, like the two varieties of knotweed - technically called Fallopia japonica or Polygonum cuspidatum - both of which were discovered recently in the area ... or so they thought.

Meet the “Goliath” of invasives species: Giant and Japanese knotweed are among the largest, most threatening invasives in the world and are routinely listed as the being one of those plants or critters that is mutually feared across the planet. And even scarier is that we are just now waking up to its presence, after years of it being traded, gifted and sold as a pretty ornamental.

This giant has been slowly crawling into our bed, possibly for as long as 75 years.

“I talked to a gal on Lake Wapogasset who recalled her mom planting it in the ‘50s. She got it from someone north of the Country Dam ... so, yeah, it’s probably been here a long, long time!” stated Polk County Land and Water Resources conservation planner Eric Wojchik, who has taken the knotweed battle to heart. Wojchik has become the regional “go-to guy” on knotweed and following him around for an afternoon as he surveys and fights the giant weed is both interesting and frankly, a little scary.

Knotweed may not be the devil, but it’s close.

Wojchik is the person who discovered the extent of the knotweed problem over the last two years, and has since noted over three dozen sites, he calls them “parent colonies,” of the plant across Polk and Burnett counties.

“It’s way worse than buckthorn,” stated Jeremy Williamson, the Polk County LWRD water quality specialist who also is a soldier in the invasives “battle.” He concurs with Wojchik that the knotweed threat is among the scariest challenge their department, and landowners across the region, may face yet as far as invasive species go.

“Deer can’t even walk through the patches,” Williamson said in an earlier interview. “It’s a major, major problem.”

Two flavors, one threat Giant and Japanese Knotweed are directly related, and so far, Wojchik says he’s discovering mainly the giant variety, which has heart-shaped leaves up to a foot

Polk County Land and Water Resources conservation planner Eric Wojchik stands amongst a grove of invasive knotweed along Polk County Road W, in the Town of West Sweden. – Photos by Greg Marsten wide, while the smaller, Japanese variety has leaves about half that size. But the characteristics of the plant are identical, otherwise. They have numbers that are almost surreal when it comes to potential: The plant can spread through horizontal runners up to 60 feet from the base, and as deep as nine feet into the earth, looking for water. They can tower as high as 15 feet and their bamboo-like stalks are jungle-thick even when dead.

The biggest concerns are when it gets near waterways. It can take over a riverbed to the point where the erosion can alter the river path and make the shoreline literally unusable, even for deer to walk through, as mentioned. The worst part is how easily it can spread, as tiny stem pieces can then wash downstream, taking it even farther from that point of origin.

In some parts of the country, the knotweed infestation has literally altered the course of rivers, affected flood control and made property values plummet.

That last line - plummeting property values - is where it becomes a concern for people who otherwise couldn’t care less about invasive species and may question why it costs so much to control and spend taxpayer money on plant control. That one, goofy little species of plant from the Far East, can dramatically have a negative effect on land values, and hence everyone’s tax rates, which is a wake-up call for elected officials, landowners, realtors and even landscapers, gardeners and as you’ll see in a moment, even snowplow drivers

and highway workers.

Knotweed is the “poster child” for why we should all be concerned about some invasives.

On the battle lines Following Wojchik to a colony on CTH W in the Town of West Sweden, we stop on the roadway and the plant is obvious.

The stand has both tall brittle stalks that are dead or dying, looking like bamboo, and many fresh, green plant faces beside it, in a swath as long as a mobile home and wider than the road right of way. It is a stand of knotweed that Wojchik is familiar with, and which has been treated with herbicide twice already, to some effect.

“But I’m a little disappointed,” he admits. “I was hoping it would look a little more haggard!”

The CTH W stand can be traced back, as all colonies can, to a general point of ori-

gin. This stand probably originated on a nearby property. Wojchik traces the lineage through a series of hand gestures as he explains.

“They had it at several residences round here,” he said. “They plowed their roads, with a little bit of it in that soil and, well, here we are ... all it takes is a quarter-inch root graft in a shovel full of dirt to start a new colony.”

Yes, Goliath may be a giant, but his babies are tiny, cute and mobile.

We then head to a nearby, private residence, where a man solicited Wojchik’s help last year after seeing him treat a stand of the plant in Burnett County. As Wojchik first rolled into the man’s rural property, he was stunned, he said, by the extent of the infestation. The knotweed is so thick on some parts of the man’s land, you almost need machinery to get through or around it.

“I could use a machete, actually!” Wojchik jokes. But his tone is serious and a little dour. The reality is, the knotweed invasion has been at this spot for at least half a century and likely even longer.

“Yeah, maybe 50 to 75 years,” Wojchik said with a sigh as he struggles to both fend off mosquitoes and 12-foot tall bamboo-like plants so thick you have to step on them to fold them over and walk. “No, this didn’t happen overnight!”

The threats to the home At the private residence, the name and location is being withheld because of the herbicide treatment and possible effect on property values, literally, the colony is everywhere. It stretches from the man’s garden several hundred yards into the woods. He has tried to mow it, to little avail and probably only made it worse as it comes back with new shoots.

There are well-documented accounts of knotweed going under parking lots, basements, buildings and even roadways, rippling them up and forcing major excavation work. This plant is so tenacious it can literally wreck a home by destroying the foundation.

Wojchik walks across the yard and points out the tiny, scarlet-tinted stalks, creeping ever closer to the man’s back porch.

“That’s what concerns me, it’s getting pretty close to their house,” Wojchik said as he begins a treatment, noting that the man’s extensive landscape work has also compounded the problem, as the fresh soil has probably spread it far past the point of origin.

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The buds for invasive knotweed can look much like wild cucumber, but are distinguished by their leaves, which become sort of heart-shaped as the plant matures, unlike the cucumber, which has a more starlike pattern.

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A young girl gets a little help with building a bluebird house.

Future conservation warden Dustin Gabrielson assisted women and youth on how to shoot a .243 rifle at the South Fork Sporting Club last Saturday, Aug. 28. South Fork, the DNR and Polk County Sportsmen’s Club brought women and youth together for an opportunity to experience various outdoor activities. – Photos submitted

Shooting the muzzleloader was one of several popular activities for women and youth at the South Fork Sporting Club last weekend.

Scott Hanson taught the finer points of shed antlers and shed hunting to women and youth of all ages.

One of several participants that shot archery during a perfect day at the South Fork Sporting Club.

New hunting and trapping rules in effect for 2010 seasons MADISON – Hunters and trappers looking forward to the 2010-2011 seasons will have some new rules to follow as they pursue their fall pastimes. Several of the new rules were requested and supported by hunters and trappers at the annual Spring Rule Hearings. Others have come to life in response to changing wildlife management needs and new technologies.

Most of the newer rules are found in the “What’s New” section of the fall seasons regulations pamphlets and are also listed in a new fact sheet available online on the Hunting and Trapping Regulations page of the Department of Natural Resources Web site. A few of the newer rules were not finalized until after the paper copies of the regulations went to press but are updated on the DNR Web site. Hunters and trappers are encouraged to study the

Invasives continued Killing the giant Wojchik and others have learned a lot about knotweed, how to kill it and what not to kill. They have found moderate success by using a type of glyphosate herbicide and can also use a slick type of injection gun that shoots through and into the stalks, filling it with herbicide. They have also had good luck using Habitat, an expensive but effective herbicide that Wojchik sprays across the stands he’s found.

He’s also found that it works best in raw sunlight, where the plant is more active and allows the treatment to spread into the root system. While several toxic agents do work on the knotweed, that sprayed herbicide is nonselective and kills pretty much everything else around it.

But in reality, that’s what the knotweed would do eventually, anyway.

The current Department of Natural Resources grant that the LWRD is using to treat the knotweed won’t last forever, only

regulations pamphlets and check the DNR Web site under the type of game they intend to pursue to be sure they are aware of any new rules.

Hunters and trappers can also call the DNR information (1-888-WDNR INFO) line 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week with questions.

A sample of new rules of interest to deer hunters includes: • The free archery antlerless deer carcass tags that come with a regular archery deer license and patron’s license is not valid in 19 deer management units designated as Regular Units – Buck Only.

• Archery deer hunters no longer must wait three days from the date of license purchase to go hunting – the license is

good immediately when purchased during the open season.

• Scopes or telescopic sights with magnification are now legal on muzzleloaders during the 10-day Nov. 29 – Dec. 8 muzzleloader season.

• Whole deer carcasses can now be transported out of the CWD Management Zone or into Wisconsin from CWD areas of other states where CWD has been detected under certain restrictions.

• Deer and bear may now be quartered for easier removal from the field, also subject to certain restrictions.

• Whitefish Dunes and Potawatomi state parks are now open for deer hunting

during the nine-day firearm deer season.

• Fall turkey hunters may now use dogs anywhere in the state.

• The bobcat season has been extended through January and split into two separate time periods. Trappers will be able to also use cable restraints for bobcat in the January portion of the season if they have a permit for the second bobcat time period.

• Several changes to the waterfowl season structure include eliminating the Burnett subzone closed area making it now huntable as part of the exterior zone and implementing new property rules at the Mead and Zeloski Marsh properties.

– from the DNR through the end of the year, in fact. The use of expensive herbicides and painstaking treatments will eventually be up to the landowners, other agencies and smaller units of government to eliminate or hopefully, at least control.

Wojchik is worried about that day when he can’t take to the “battle lines” and assist in the battle, knowing full well that the consequences are indeed scary and many times more costly than the treatment to control it.

“Some people call it the ‘kudzu of the north,’” Wojchik said. “And they’re probably right ... it’s a monster!”

And it’s been sleeping sleeping right beside us for years.

Polk County Land and Water Resources conservation planner Eric Wojchik sprays a batch of knotweed at a private residence that may go back as long as 75 years. – Photo by Greg Marsten

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Burnett County circuit court

James M. Alberts, Woodbury, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Judith D. Ames, Hertel, delinquent dog license, $162.50.

Maurice C. Andersen, Siren, display unauthorized vehicle registration plate; operate without valid license b/c expiration, not guilty pleas.

Christopher M. Anderson, St. Paul, Minn., seat belt violation, $10.00.

Richard F. Anderson, Hinckley, Minn., speeding, $183.30.

Timothy D. Anderson, Siren, hit and run – property adjacent to highway; operating left of centerline; operate motorcycle without valid license, not guilty pleas.

Julia R. Anzel, Vadnais, Minn., speeding, $175.00.

Andrea M. Arcand, Webster, underage drinking-possess, attend alcohol class, $263.50.

David P. Asplund, Champlin, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Matthew R. Bambery, Webster, seat belt violation, $10.00 .

Shirley Barenz, Grantsburg, delinquent dog license, $162.50.

Leonard W. Barry, Madison, speeding, $200.50.

Adam C. Baum, Webster, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Mauro R. Bear, Shell Lake, OWI; operating with PAC; speeding, not guilty pleas.

Gary L. Beard, Danbury, operating with PAC .02 or more; operate without valid license, not guilty pleas.

John R. Bearhart, OWI, DOT license revoked 6 months, alcohol assessment, $691.50.

Jessica L. Benjamin, Danbury, seat belt violation, $10.00; operating while suspended, $200.50.

Michael L. Benjamin, Danbury, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Shelby Benjamin, Webster, underage drinking-possess, DOT license suspended 1 year, alcohol assessment, $515.50.

Rick D. Berglund, Grantsburg, delinquent dog license, not guilty plea.

PUBLIC NOTICE ELECTRONIC BALLOT TABULATION

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Under Wisconsin State Statute 5.84(1), public tests of the electronic ballot tabulation system will be held to ascertain that the equipment will correctly count the September 14, 2010, Partisan Primary Election votes cast for all offices and on all measures. All tests are open to the public.

Town of Anderson, September 7, 2010, at 2:30 p.m. Town Hall - 13808 Anderson Road, Jessica King, Clerk, 715-472-4753 Town of Blaine, September 7, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. Northland Comm. Ctr. - 1232 East School Road Rita Ronningen, Clerk, 715-466-4884 Town of Daniels, September 4, 2010, at 9 a.m. Town Hall - 9602 Daniels 70 Road, Ellen Ellis, Clerk, 715-349-5840 Town of Dewey, September 6, 2010, at 6 p.m. Town Hall - 24433 Town Hall Road, Pamela Brown, Clerk, 715-468-7111 Town of Grantsburg, September 8, 2010, at 10 a.m. Clerk/Treas. Office - 118 E. Madison Avenue Romey Nelson, Clerk/Treasurer, 715-463-5600 Town of Jackson, September 8, 2010, at 9 a.m. Town Hall Office - 4599 County Road A, Lorraine Radke, Clerk, 715-866-8412 Town of LaFollette, September 2, 2010, at 10 a.m. Town Hall - 24184 Malone Road, Linda Terrian, Clerk, 715-349-2531 Town of Lincoln, September 4, 2010, at 10 a.m. Town Hall - 9110 Perida Road, Patrice Bjorklund, Clerk, 715-866-7580 Town of Meenon, September 8, 2010, at 6:30 p.m. Town Hall - 7396 Kruger Road, Suzanna M. Eytcheson, Clerk, 715-866-4893 Town of Oakland, September 8, 2010, at 5 p.m. Clerk’s Office - 7426 Main Street West, Deanna Krause, Clerk, 715-866-8213 Town of Roosevelt, September 7, 2010, at 10 a.m. Clerk’s Home - 22030 Bakker Road, Karla Mortensen, Clerk/Treasurer, 715-645-2507 Town of Rusk, September 4, 2010, at 10 a.m. Town Hall - 25195 County Road H, Jennifer Christner, Clerk, 715-635-3861 Town of Sand Lake, September 7, 2010, at 5:30 p.m. Town Hall - 5364 County Road X, Peggy Tolbert, Clerk, 715-866-4398 Town of Scott, September 8, 2010, at 11:30 a.m. Town Hall - 28390 County Road H, Kim Simon, Clerk, 715-635-2308 Town of Siren, September 4, 2010, at 2 p.m. Town Hall - 7240 S. Long Lake Road, Mary Hunter, Clerk, 715-349-5119 Town of Swiss, September 4, 2010, at 3 p.m. Town Hall - 7551 Main Street, Judy Dykstra, Clerk, 715-656-3030 Town of Trade Lake, September 6, 2010 at 4 p.m. Clerk’s Home - 13361 State Road 48, Deborah Christian, Clerk, 715-488-2600 Town of Union, September 7, 2010, at 1 p.m. Town Hall - 9015 County Road FF, David Olson, Clerk, 715-866-4129 Town of Webb Lake, September 6, 2010, at 10 a.m. Town Hall - 31000 Namekagon Trail, Gail Keup, Clerk, 715-259-3439 Town of West Marshland, September 7, 2010, at 5 p.m. Clerk’s Home – 25161 Spaulding Road, Margaret Hess, Clerk, 715-463-2922 Town of Wood River, September 1, 2010, at 9 a.m. Town Hall – 11610 State Road 70, Dawn Luke, Clerk, 715-689-2296 Village of Grantsburg, September 7, 2010, at 9 a.m. Village Hall - 316 S. Brad Street, Jennifer Zeiler, Clerk, 715-463-2405 Village of Siren, September 7, 2010, at 8:30 a.m. Village Hall - 24049 First Avenue North, Ann Peterson, Clerk, 715-349-2273 Village of Webster, September 7, 2010, at 1 p.m. Village Office - 7505 Main Street West, Patty Bjorklund, Clerk/Treasurer, 715-866-4211

Mark W. Bergman, Minnetonka, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Holly Bergstrom, Luck, delinquent dog license, $162.50.

Danielle M. Blessard, Siren, violation of child safety restraint requirements – child under 4, $175.30.

Joseph Blount, Webster, operate salvage yard in residential zone, not guilty plea.

Juldie L. Bohmer, Detroit Lakes, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Daniel J. Bonne, White Bear Lake, Minn., fish without license, $206.70.

Bonnie J. Boucher, Forest Lake, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Richard J. Brady, Rush City, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Natasha R. Breeden, Webster, operating while suspended, $200.50; failure to keep vehicle under control, $213.10.

Stanley J. Bromley, Webster, deposit or discharge solid waste on public or private property (>30 gallons), $200.50.

Jon A. Brotemarkle, Elk River, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea.

James D. Bucher III, Rogers, Minn., failure to stop at stop sign, not guilty plea.

John A. Byrnes Jr., St. Paul, Minn., operating while suspended, $200.50.

Richard M. Caffrey, Solon Springs, speeding, $180.00.

Robert C. Campbell, Frederic, OWI; operating w/PAC >= 0.15, not guilty pleas.

Thomas M. Caron, Dresser, OWI; operating with PAC .10 or more, not guilty pleas.

Julie E. Chalupsky, Webster, OWI; operating with PAC .10 or more; speeding, not guilty pleas.

Mark A. Childers, East Bethel, Minn., cause injury/operate while und. influence; cause injury while operating with PAC; failure to stop at stop sign, not guilty pleas.

Mark A. Christensen, Hinckley, Minn., operate without valid license; seat belt violation, not guilty pleas.

Keith A. Christenson, Grantsburg, operating with PAC .10 or more; OWI, not guilty pleas.

Jordan L. Christner, Duluth, Minn., speeding, $175.50.

Ronald G. Claussen, Minneapolis, Minn., operate boat without valid cert. number, $200.50.

Willa J. Cole, Siren, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Bradley G. Corrier, Grantsburg, disorderly conduct (open container on street), not guilty plea.

Shawna B. Crawford, Apple Valley, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Rochelle M. Dalager, Bloomington, Minn., failure to yield right of way from stop sign, $175.30.

Benjamin M. Davidson, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Lenny B. Davis, Naples, Fla., speeding, $175.30.

Daniel T. Dels, Prior Lake, Minn., operating boat towing skier without observer, $175.30.

Donald E. Doriott, Shell Lake, delinquent dog license, not guilty plea.

Cody M. Dreier, Dairyland, speeding, $175.30.

Kristen K. Dropps, Oak Grove, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Eunice J. Early, Siren, illegal dumping of garbage, not guilty plea.

Daymin R. Eckstrom, Siren, underage drinking-possess, attend alcohol class, $263.50.

Elisa E. Edelstein, Siren, speeding, $175.30.

Deborah M. Edlund, Crystal, Minn., inattentive driving, $187.90.

Janet E. Edwards, Hugo, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Paul E. Ellis, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Carla J. Engelbrecht, Pella, Iowa, speeding, $200.50.

Matthew D. Engelhardt, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Ephraim C. Eusebio, Minneapolis, Minn., failure to stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Ella L. Fagnan, Grantsburg, speeding, $225.70.

Warren S. Feather, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Richard Feeney, Shell Lake, delinquent dog license, $162.50.

Michael W. Ferrell, Blaine, Minn., operate without valid license, $200.50.

Jennifer L. Feuerhake, White Bear Lake, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea.

Thomas M. Fitzerald, Woodbury, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Jenna R. Gadient, Chisago City, Minn., speeding, $175.00.

Calvin L. Garbow, St. Paul, Minn., seat belt violation, $10.00.

William H. Goldman, Grantsburg, speeding, $175.30.

Lynann L. R. Gruel, Webster, operate without valid license; operate while revoked, $200.50.

Daniel J. Guider, St. Paul, Minn., failure to stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Robert J. Gustavson, Oregon, speeding, $175.00.

Christine L. Hagert, Siren, OWI; operating with PAC .10 or more; operating lift of centerline, not guilty pleas.

David M. Hakseth, Siren, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Zachary T. Hansmann, Hugo, Minn., fish without license, $206.70.

Dustin D. Hanuman, Bloomington, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Robert L. Hatten, Hutchinson, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Egan M. Haugesag, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Shawn J. Heidenreich, Webster, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Shawna J. Hermann, Richfield, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Trent R. Herold, East Bethel, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Morgan B. Hodge, Lacon, Ill., fish without license, $206.70.

Mark K. Holmstrom, Danbury, failure to stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Zachary R. Holmstrom, Danbury, speeding, $175.30.

Frederick D. Holst, St. Louis Park, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Kenneth G. Hopkins, Siren, vehicle equipment violations, group 3, $175.30.

Reid J. Hopkins, Webster, operating commercial motor vehicle without a license; seat belt violation, not guilty pleas.

Adam B. Imme, Coon Rapids, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Florian A. Janey, Fridley, Minn., fish without license, $206.70.

Lunn M. Janisch, Cottage Grove, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Kevin L. Janssen, Webster, speeding, $175.30.

Gregory J. Jensen, Apple Valley, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Carl M. Johnson Jr., Webster, operate without valid license; speeding, not guilty pleas.

Donald C. Johnson, Proctor, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Greg G. Johnson, Webster, speeding, $175.30.

Louis H. Johnson, Park City, Utah, speeding, $175.30.

Josephine L. Kalenda, Balsam Lake, underage drinkingpossess, attend alcohol class, $263.50.

Allen L. Kangas, Luck, speeding, not guilty plea.

Karl A. Karst, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Adam M. Kedrowski, Grantsburg, nonregistration of auto, etc., $175.30.

Daniel R. Kehler, Minnetonka, Minn., fish without license, $206.70.

Patrick E. Kissack, Spooner, operating motor vehicle without proof of insurance, $10.00.

Jason J. Knutson, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Jonathan D. Koehn, Pine City, Minn., underage drinkingpossess, $263.50.

Sandra R. Koenig, Postville, Iowa, speeding, $175.30.

Jon F. Korallus, Minnetonka, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Gail L. Koziski, Webster, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Dennis G. Kraklau, Brainerd, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Charles W. Krenzke, Webster, delinquent dog license, not guilty plea.

Nicholas G. Krinkie, Danbury, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Gerald T. Kruse, Poinciana, Fla., speeding, $175.30.

Allysa M. Kveberg, Apple Valley, Minn., underage drinkingpossess, not guilty plea.

Stacy J. Landgraf, Woodbury, Minn., failure to stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Cheryl L. Lang, Webster, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Kelly M. Lang, Lakeville, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Clark E. Lein, Gordon, speeding, $175.30.

Linda J. Leirdahl, Chanhassen, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Cassandra L. Lemke, Trego, speeding, $200.50.

Jonathan S. Lindamood, Grantsburg, operate without license, $200.50.

Russell W. Lindbom, Black Canyon, Ariz., operating while revoked, not guilty plea.

Raymond D. Lundholm, North Branch, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Michael A. Lundin, Grantsburg, OWI, not guilty plea.

Kelly M. Macone, Hayward, speeding, $250.90.

Carl N. Mangelsen, Webster, speeding, $175.30.

Maynard Mangelson, Shell Lake, delinquent dog license, $162.50.

Craig L. Martin, Webster, OWI, license revoked 8 months, alcohol assessment, $817.50.

Laura B. Martin, Spooner, delinquent dog license, $162.50.

Lisa L. Mattoon, Eau Claire, speeding, not guilty plea.

Carolynn A. McCandless, Blaine, Minn., OWI, license revoked 12-month, ignition interlock 1 yr., alcohol assessment, $867.50.

Catherine I. McGahn, Woodbury, Minn., failure to stop/improper stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Timothy J. McIntire, Siren, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Taylor R. McKenney, Maple Grove, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Merry Jane Inc./gjs Transport, North Branch, Minn., raw forest products, overweight violation, not guilty plea.

Katherine S. Michaels, North Oaks, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Ramona M. Michaels, North Oaks, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Kyle A. Miller, St. Paul, Minn., underage drinking-possess, $263.50.

Theodore R. Mitchell, Webster, nonregistration of auto, etc.; operation while suspended, not guilty pleas.

Tyrone J. Mohr, Sawyer, Minn., operate without valid license, not guilty plea.

Heidi Moody, Webster, delinquent dog license, $162.50.

Scott A. Morisson, Northfield, Minn., fish without license, $206.70.

Christopher D. Morse, Kettle River, Minn., speeding, $183.30.

David J. Mullaly, Brooklyn Park, Minn., speeding, $225.70.

Thomas O. Mulligan, Spooner, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Sergey V. Naumchik, Burnsville, Minn., OWI; operate without valid license; speeding, not guilty pleas.

Nicole M. Nefs, Webster, operating while suspended, $200.50.

Brian R. Nelson, Grantsburg, speeding, $200.50.

Keith A. Nelson, Siren, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Sharon J. Nelson, Shell Lake, delinquent dog license, not guilty plea.

Shayla J. Newville, Cumberland, failure to yield right of way; operating a motor vehicle without insurance, not guilty pleas.

Daniel S. Nichols, St. Louis Park, Minn., OWI; speeding, not guilty pleas.

Donald H. Nichols, North Oaks, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Alicia A. O’Brien, Maple Grove, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Thomas F. O’Brien, Minneapolis, Minn., failure to stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Keith D. Okonek, Chili, speeding, $183.30.

Luke L. Olson, Minnetonka, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Mark C. Omer, Grantsburg, delinquent dog license, $162.50; nonregistration of auto, etc., $175.30.

Michael F. Otterbein, Oak Harbor, Wash., speeding, $175.30.

Bruce D. Paquette, Minneapolis, Minn., operate boat while intoxicated, alcohol assessment, $452.50.

Bruce A. Patterson, Wyoming, Minn., OWI, license revoked 12 mos., alcohol assessment, $817.50.

Savanna L. Pearson, Siren, seat belt violation, $10.00; inattentive driving, $187.90.

Loreen R. Pehl, Centerville, Minn., fail. to restore/maintain shoreline vegetative buffer, not guilty plea.

David J. Peloquin, Siren, operate without valid license, not guilty plea.

Samantha M. Peterka, Bloomington, Minn., speeding, $250.00.

Joseph W. Petersen, Webster, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Roger J. Peterson, Siren, OWI; operating while revoked; operating with PAC .08 or more; unsafe lane deviation; display unauthorized vehicle registration plates; nonregistration of auto, etc., not guilty pleas.

Tina M. Pewaush, Webster, operate without valid license, $200.50.

Debbie Pfuger, Shell Lake, delinquent dog license, $162.50.

George E. Phelps, Webster, operating while suspended, twice; failure to stop at stop sign, not guilty pleas.

Kenneth J. Pickel, Kieler, passing into oncoming traffic; failure to keep vehicle under control; operate left of centerline, not guilty pleas.

Daniel J. Platta, Hopkins, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Graham R., Pollack, West Des Moines, Iowa, speeding, $175.30.

Paul S. Porter, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Nicholas E. Prinkkila, Rice, Minn., failure to stop/improper stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Patrick G. Quarve, Lino Lakes, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Steven M. Ranalls, Circle Pines, Minn., operating w/PAC>= 0.15; OWI, not guilty pleas.

Douglas J. Rau, Milaca, Minn., interstate record of duty status, $263.50.

Shelby M. Reda, Milltown, underage drinking-possess, license suspended 6 mos., alcohol assessment, $389.50.

Joseph A. Reed, Hinckley, Minn., truck following too closely, $208.50.

Victoria J. Reichstadt, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., fish without license, $206.70.

Molly W. Reppenhagen, Edina, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea.

Jellisa A. Reynolds, Shell Lake, seat belt violation, $10.00; drink open intoxicants in motor vehicle, $200.50.

Christopher M. Rice, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $250.90; operate without valid license, $200.50.

Amanda J. Rindahl, Cottage Grove, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

R. Peterson Enterprises Llc, Glidden, transportation/raw forest products; vehicle equipment violations-group 3, not guilty pleas.

Ashley M. Ruka, Woodbury, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Larry E. Sanford, Danbury, operating while revoked, not guilty plea.

Philip B. Santos, Richfield, Minn., speeding, not guilty plea.

Denise M. Sargent, Siren, inattentive driving, not guilty plea.

Stuart B. Schwan, Luck, operating without required lamps, $162.70; fleeing officer, $175.30.

Alan J. Schwartzbauer, Grantsburg, resisting/failing to stop/fleeing; operating while suspended; operation without required lamps lighted; keep open intoxicants in motor vehicle; failure to stop at stop sign, not guilty pleas.

Michele C. Seifert, Kenyon, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Darlene E. Severin, Ham Lake, Minn., failure to stop at stop sign, not guilty plea.

Rebecca E. Siegel, West St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Siwek Lumber & Millwork Inc., Jordan, operate vehicle excess width without permit, $208.50.

Spencer L. Smith, Webster, speeding, not guilty plea.

Bill J. Snyder, Hinckley, Minn., operating while revoked, license revoked, $500.00.

Charles A. Scholt, Shell Lake, delinquent dog license, not guilty plea.

Bradley M. Sonnicksen, Burnsville, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Phillip R. Sorenson, Little Canada, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Scott E. Spencer, Frederic, speeding, not guilty plea.

Tyler J. Starks, Webster, operating while revoked, $200.50.

Jesse J. Stewart, Osceola, speeding, not guilty plea.

Kimberly C. Strand, Danbury, give permission-operate boat without cert., $200.50.

Michael R. Sustad, Minnetonka, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Laura E. A. Swanson, Siren, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Jacob T. Tabbert, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., fish without license, $206.70.

Matthew C. Trongard, Grantsburg, OWI; operating w/PAC>=0.15; failure to keep vehicle under control, not guilty pleas.

Noah R. Tijerina, Webster, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Timothy J. Trenter, Webster, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Brian J. Turnbull, Webster, delinquent dog license, not guilty plea.

Ricky J. VanderVelden, Webster, seat belt violation, $10.00.

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Friday, September 3, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday, September 4, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Thanks to the following for their support of the 2nd-Annual Jane Wisse Open Prize Donations & Sponsors: Best Western Northwoods Lodge Dairy Queen Rumors Bar & Grill Avalon Tiffany Lynn Photography Rose Garden Timbers Theatre Skol Bar Stohlquist WaterWare Kris’ Pheasant Inn Frederic Golf Course Moose Mullians Bean’s Country Griddle Subway Tim’s Black & Orange Gwynne Wisse Peggy’s Fashion Rack & Gifts Kim Harvey Syren General Store Special thank-you to Frederic Golf Course & Staff & Jackie Kurkowski.

Thanks to all friends and family who participated in the tournament.

Proceeds from this event fund the Jane Wisse Scholarship awarded at the 520546 2L Frederic High School.

Saturday, Sept. 4, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

2095 150th Street, State Rd. 46, Milltown BAG SALE ON Wed., Sept. 8, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Rain or Shine - No Early Sales! Sorry, no checks accepted!

Cash sales preferred (MasterCard, Visa or Discover accepted but a charge of 2% of your total sale will be added to pay by credit-card method.)

THANK YOU!

Household; furniture; clothes; toys & much more.

9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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8160 Waldora Road, Siren, WI

GARAGE SALE Sunday, Sept. 5,

GARAGE SALE

24” trusses; exterior doors; misc. building materials; 10’ 16’ shed; air compressor; table saws; generator; misc. small tools; riding lawn mower; snowblower; 1-year-old 27” TV; antique wardrobe; stove; refrigerator; furniture; household supplies & decorations; stamping & card-making craft supplies; beading craft supplies; office supplies; more...

Garage Sales

GARAGE SALE

GARAGE SALE At the Dahl House 819 S. Russell St. Grantsburg Off State Rd. 70

Starting at Noon, Friday, Sept. 3 & Sat., 8 a.m.-?

HUGE MULTIFAMILY GARAGE SALE This sale is too big to miss. 7+ families worth of stuff!

Clothes, baby to kids to adult 2X and everything in between; propane house furnace; natural gas 30-gallon water heater; many, many household items for the kitchen; house decor; kids toys; electronics and lots and lots of misc. Something for everyone!

304 Birch St. E., Frederic, WI Thurs. & Fri., Sept. 2 & 3, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sat., Sept. 4, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 520144 43ap 2Lp

DOWNSIZING SALE Sat. & Sun., Sept. 4 & 5 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Cash only!

35 N. 1/2 mile from Danbury Casino. Right to 26 Lk. Rd. 2 mi. Right on Burlinggame Rd. 1/2 mile to 30199.

350,000-BTU tube heater, LP; 3-pc. solid-oak bed set, great shape; free newer mattress, quality, clean, traditional love seat & sofa; solid-wood lg. rocker; lawn chairs; household; teddy bears; fishing gear; free 2 sets twin mattresses; clothes; metal detector; old piano stool; & much more.

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Friday & Saturday, Sept. 3 & 4, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

8421 Corcoran Rd., Webster

Antique furniture; 1974 Corvette; 4 horse saddles; Wilton cake decorating supplies; Nintendo; PlayStation; sewing & craft supplies; bicycles; old Monarch electric stove; and much more.

next to Holiday Station

Sat., Sept. 4, 2010,

Sat., Sept. 4

Baby clothes, children & adult clothing, all sizes; household; & much more.

MULTIFAMILY GARAGE SALE

SALE AT VFW IN SIREN 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Lots of girls clothes.

3484 115th St. Lewis

Crafts; birdhouses; lanterns; Christmas items; Halloween items; candle lighting and much more. 520432 2Lp

MOVING SALE

BOUTIQUE & GARAGE SALE

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All Must Go! Dad & brother passed away. 2 bass boats; snowmobile trailer; clothes; workout equipment; bikes; PartyLite; entertainment center; furniture; hunting stuff; tools.

Vacation home/pole barn full of stuff. Make offers!

Saturday, Sept. 4 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 5 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

985 Vincent Lake Lane Luck, WI

25450 County Road X, Hertel, WI 54893 2 miles west of Hwy. 70.

This Fri. & Sat., Sept. 3 & 4

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town of Trade Lake, issued Aug. 26, 2010.

Nycole A. Johnson, town of Osceola, James D. Parmeter, city of Taylors Falls, Minn., issued Aug. 26, 2010.

Tori A. Mendlik, town of Lincoln, Jason B. Isler, town of Lincoln, issued Aug. 26, 2010.

construct in-ground stairway to lake without permit, not guilty plea.

Donna L. Wong, Frederic, drink open intoxicants in motor vehicle, $263.50.

Bruce J. Yorks, St. Louis Park, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Melissa Zabrowski, Grantsburg, delinquent dog license, $162.50.

Joseph J. Zawacki, Mokena, Ill., failure to stop at stop sign, $175.30.

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

GET RID OF STUFF SALE

Fri. & Sat., Sept. 3 & 4, 8 a.m.

M&W clothes; lt.-wt. pop-up camper; choral music files; Ibanez guitar; tools & boxes; garden trailer; lg. snowblower; sm. tiller; lawn umbrella & chairs; antiques; toy cars; old MAD mags.; building materials; pinkboard (16); guns; bearskin rug; car parts; and more!

23471 John Nelson Road, Siren 519693 43ap 2Lp

(West end of Tewalt Road, SW of Siren, off Hwy. 35.)

(Aug. 25, Sept. 1, 8) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In The Matter Of The Name Change Of Kayeleen Georgiana Ryan

By Jacqueline Kaye Campbell Name and Order for Name Change Hearing Case No. 10 CV 605 NOTICE IS GIVEN A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: Kayeleen Georgiana Ryan To: Kayeleen Georgiana Campbell Birth Certificate: Kayeleen Georgiana Ryan IT IS ORDERED: This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Polk County, State of Wisconsin: Molly E. GaleWyrick, Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main St., Br. 1, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, October 1, 2010, 3 p.m.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Inter-County Leader newspaper published in Frederic, Polk County, State of Wisconsin.

BY THE COURT: Molly E. GaleWyrick Circuit Court Judge August 18, 2010

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Shaina L. Halverson, town of Lincoln, Gary D. Elfert, city of Eagan, Minn., issued Aug. 23, 2010.

Kelli J. Kuntz, town of Johnstown, Dustin J. Ranallo, town of Johnstown, issued Aug. 24, 2010.

Jaclynn M. Owen, village of Milltown, Scott P. Johnson,

Megan L. Virgin, Eden Prairie, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Daniel G. Voge, Mora, Minn., underage drinking-possess, $263.50.

Valentina M. Walker, Pine City, Minn., speeding, $200.50.

Barbara A. Wallace, Siren, dog running at large, $187.90.

David J. Webb, Barnes, fail to stop/improper stop at stop sign, $175.30.

Eileen M. Wedin, Frederic, speeding, $200.50.

Christian X. Weeks, Siren, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Daniel L. Weems, Minneapolis, Minn., speeding, $295.00.

Elizabeth M. Wehrwein, St. Paul, Minn., speeding, $175.30.

Seth T. Wilhelm, New Franken, speeding, operating while suspended, not guilty pleas.

Madeline E. Winslow, Webster, seat belt violation, $10.00.

Daniel C. Wohlberg, Hudson,

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Burnett County circuit court cont.

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Myrtle C. Cooper, 88, St. Croix Falls, died Aug. 12, 2010.

Philip E. Mevissen, 72, Eureka Township, Aug. 13, 2010.

Dennis S. Moriarty, 59, Amery, died Aug. 13, 2010.

Rachelle G. Geurkink, 35, Alden Township, died Aug. 16, 2010.

Penny A. Teeters, 67, Osceola, died Aug. 17, 2010.

Irene M. Larson, 84, Clear Lake, died Aug. 19, 2010.

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John E. Williams, 62, Hudson, died July 24, 2010.

Deloris E. Jackson, 75, Milltown, died July 25, 2010.

Roland E. Salzmann, 89, LaFollette Township, died July 30, 2010.

Roger L. Scherer, 77, Balsam Lake, died Aug. 6, 2010.

Ione Bistram, 91, Luck, died Aug. 7, 2010.

Donald C. Bruckner, 85, Amery, died Aug. 12, 2010.

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Name-brand women’s clothing; designer shoes and purses; jewelry; furniture; antiques; new golf bag; baby equipment and clothes; new adult & children’s Halloween costumes; fishing boat & motor and old collector coins.

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(Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25, Sept. 1, 8) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY North American Banking Company, Plaintiff, vs.

Cascade Falls, LLC and Commerce Financial Group, Inc., Defendants Case Code: 30404 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Case No. 10 CV 190 Hon. Molly E. GaleWyrick PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on the 10th day of June, 2010, the Sheriff of Polk County will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: DATE/TIME: September 16, 2010, at 10 a.m.

TERMS: 1. 10% of successful bid must be paid to the Sheriff at sale in cash or by certified check. Balance due within 10 days of court approval.

Purchaser is responsible for payment of all transfer taxes and recording fees. Sale is AS IS in all respects.

PLACE: Lobby of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

DESCRIPTION: Lot 1, Polk County Certified Survey Map No. 4970, of Part of Outlot 114, Outlot Plat to the Village of Osceola, and of Part of Lot 5, Block 17, Original Plat to the Village of Osceola, and of Lot 6, Block 17, Original Plat of the Village of Osceola, located in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 27, Township 33 North, Range 19 West, Village of Osceola, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 101-105 Cascade Street, Osceola, WI. Timothy G. Moore Sheriff of Polk County, WI Stein & Moore, P.A. Attorneys for Plaintiff 332 Minnesota St., Ste. W-1650 St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 224-9683 518176 WNAXLP

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(Aug. 18, 25, Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Litton Loan Servicing, LP, as servicer for The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificate Holders of CWALT, Inc. Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2003-19CB Plaintiff, vs.

ALLAN L. OPITZ, et al Defendants Case No: 09 CV 917 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on February 12, 2010, in the amount of $120,398.51, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: October 6, 2010, 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: At 1005 W. Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: Parcel 1: Lot 9, plat of Jenson’s Butternut Acres, Village of Luck, Polk County, Wisconsin. Parcel 2: A nonexclusive easement for ingress and egress and lake access over the east 24 feet of Lot 23, plat of Jenson’s Butternut Acres.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1514 Lake Avenue, Luck, WI 54853.

TAX KEY NO.: 146-00413-0000.

Dated this 10th day of August, 2010. /s/ Sheriff Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff Scott D. Nabke Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1037979 13700 W. Greenfield Avenue 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. (731443)

Raymond L. Erickson, 51, Siren, was cited for operating while intoxicated (third offense) at 8:45 p.m. on CTH B and Fourth Avenue. The officer on duty spotted Erickson driving a red golf cart on the road at the intersection of Fourth Avenue and Bradley Street. The officer noted that the underside of the cart was on fire, stopped Erickson and used a fire extinguisher to put the fire out.

Aug. 25: Mary Ellen Voight, 66, Hayward, was cited for speeding on Hwy. 35/70 and Park Street at 8:57 p.m.

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Background check.

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715-349-2332

Janos Babos, 77, Grantsburg Village, Aug. 13.

Roland E. Salzmann, 88, LaFollette, July 30.

Burnett Co. marriage license Paul D. Moody, Meenon, and Shannon M. Beaugrand, Meenon, Aug. 27.

FOR RENT

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715-485-3402

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(Aug. 25, Sept. 1, 8, 2010) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Discover Bank Discover Bank Melville, NY 11747 Plaintiff, vs.

Carla Heinrichs 1314 310th Ave. (Frederic), P.O. Box 287 Siren, WI 54872 Defendant(s).

SUMMONS Case Code: 30301 Case No. 10CV565 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 August 25, 2010, 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, P.A., Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is 3033 Campus Drive, Suite 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, P.A. Amanda E. Prutzman, #1060975 3033 Campus Drive, Suite 250 Plymouth, Minnesota 55441 Phone: 763-548-7900 519601 Fax: 763-548-7922 WNAXLP

(Aug. 18, 25, Sept. 1) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN ROLLIE NYGREN 920 Third Ave. E Luck, WI 54853 NOTICE TO CREDITORS (Informal Administration) Case No. 10 PR 56 An application has been filed for informal administration of the estate of the decedent, whose date of birth was October 11, 1926, and date of death was March 6, 2010. The decedent died domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a post office address of: 920 Third Ave. E., Luck, WI 54853.

All interested persons have waived notice.

Creditors’ claims must be filed with the probate registrar on or before November 22, 2010.

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar August 13, 2010 Carol Nygren-Zehrer Personal Representative 3064 Gettysburg Ave. N. New Hope, MN 55427 763-546-7598

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(Aug. 25, Sept. 1, 8) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY In The Matter Of The Name Change Of Nickolaus Patrick Ryan

By Jacqueline Kaye Campbell Name and Order for Name Change Hearing Case No. 10 CV 606 NOTICE IS GIVEN A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: Nickolaus Patrick Ryan To: Nickolaus Patrick Campbell Birth Certificate: Nickolaus Patrick Ryan IT IS ORDERED: This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Polk County, State of Wisconsin: Molly E. GaleWyrick, Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main St., Br. 1, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, October 1, 2010, 3:15 p.m.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Inter-County Leader newspaper published in Frederic, Polk County, State of Wisconsin.

BY THE COURT: Molly E. GaleWyrick Circuit Court Judge August 18, 2010

Aug. 21: Bryan A. Fish, 35, Rhinelander, was cited for not stopping for pedestrians in the crosswalk on Hwy. 35/70 and Park Street at 4:46 p.m.

Aug. 22: Dennis C. Goepfert, 28, Grantsburg, was taken to Burnett County Jail around 2:05 a.m. on charges of possession of THC and drug paraphernalia. He was picked up on Hanson Street in the village.

(Aug. 11, 18, 25, Sept. 1, 8, 15) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY THE RIVERBANK Plaintiff, vs.

JORDAN A. CROSS and ASHLEY L. CROSS, and EUGENE S. KOSTIZ, and BANK OF AMERICA, and U.S. BANK, and CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), Defendants Case No. 10 CV 171 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursusant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on June 10, 2010, in the amount of $52,622.36, I will sell the described premises at public auction at the Main Front Entrance of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the Village of Balsam Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin, on: Thursday, September 23, 2010, at 10 o’clock a.m.

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

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

3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. DESCRIPTION: Lot Fourteen (14), Plat of Prairie View Hills, said Plat recorded in Envelope 293A as Document No. 678235, being located in the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4), Section Four (4), Township Thirty-two (32) North, Range Nineteen (19) West, Town of Farmington, Polk County, Wis. PIN: 022-01211-1400.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 6th day of July, 2010.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Steven J. Swanson No. 1003029 Attorney at Law P.O. Box 609 105 South Washington Street St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3787

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SCHOFIELD, HIGLEY & MAYER, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff Bay View Offices, Suite #100 700 Wolske Bay Road Menonomie, WI 54751 715-235-3939

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(Sept. 1, 8, 15) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BERNARD N. BACKES AMENDED Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 10 PR 51 An application has been filed for informal administration of the estate of the decedent, whose date of birth was April 22, 1920, and date of death was March 12, 2010. The decedent died domiciled in Polk County, State of Wisconsin, with a post office address of: 400 Deronda St., Amery, WI 54001.

All interested persons have waived notice.

Creditors’ claims must be filed with the probate registrar on or before December 3, 2010.

Jenell L. Anderson Probate Registrar August 25, 2010 D. Peter Seguin Person Representative/Attorney 110 Second Street Hudson, WI 54016 520295 715-386-3200 WNAXLP (Aug. 11, 18, 25, Sept. 1, 8, 15) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BRANCH 1 WESTconsin Credit Union 444 South Broadway Menomonie, WI 54751 Plaintiff, vs.

DUANE C. SAYLES (Deceased) DIANA L. SAYLES 617 150th Street Amery, WI 54001 Defendants.

Case No. 09 CV 987 Code: 30304 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on March 1 2010, I will sell at public auction at the Polk County Justice Center in the City of Balsam Lake, in said County, on September 30, 2010, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., all of the following described mortgaged premises, to-wit: A parcel in the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4), Section Thirty-three (33), Township Thirty-three (33) North Range Seventeen (17) West, described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4); thence South 300 feet which is the Point of Beginning of the parcel being conveyed; thence parallel to the South section line; thence North 208 feet parallel to the East section line; thence East 215 feet to the Point of Beginning of parcel conveyed, TOWNSHIP OF GARFIELD, Polk County, Wis. The above property is located at 617 150th Street, Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin.

TERMS: 1. 10% cash or certified check down payment at time of sale, balance upon confirmation by Court.

2. Sale is subject to all unpaid real estate taxes and special assessments.

3. Purchaser shall pay any Wisconsin real estate transfer fee.

4. Property is being sold on an “as is” basis without warranties or representations of any kind.

5. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining possession of property.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 3rd day of August, 2010.

Timothy Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin

erating while under the influence of prescription drugs, operating to the left of the centerline and operating after revocation following a stop on Hwy. 35 and Elbow Lake Road at 4:52 p.m.

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(Aug. 18, 25, Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY BRANCH 2 WESTCONSIN CREDIT UNION 444 South Broadway Menomonie, WI 54751, Plaintiff, vs.

MARY B. GRASKI 127 45th Avenue Clayton, WI 54004, and ANDREW T. GRASKI 1091 110th Avenue Amery, WI 54001, Defendant.

Case No.: 09 CV 986 Code: 30404 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of an pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on March 13, 2010, I will sell at public auction at the Polk County Justice Center in the Village of Balsam Lake, in said Polk County, on September 29, 2010, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., all of the following described mortgaged premises, to-wit: Part of the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4), Section Five (5), Township Thirty-three (33) North, Range Sixteen (16) West, Town of Lincoln, Polk County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of that parcel described in Volume 461 of Records, Page 141, Document #422429; thence North along the West line of said parcel 13 rods; thence West approximately 9.5 rods to the East line of that parcel recorded in Volume 367 Records, Page 507 as Document #359534; thence South along the East line of said parcel 13 rods; thence East approximately 9.5 rods to the Point of beginning.

PIN NO.: 032-00109-0000 The above property is located at 1091 110th Avenue, Amery, WI 54001.

TERMS: 1. 10% cash or certified check down payment at time of sale, balance upon confirmation by Court.

2. Sale is subject to all unpaid real estate taxes and special assessments.

3. Purchaser shall pay any Wisconsin real estate transfer fee.

4. Property is being sold on an “as is” basis without warranties or representations of any kind.

5. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining possession of property.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, this 9th day of August, 2010.

Timothy Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Schofield, Higley & Mayer, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff Bay View Offices, Suite #100 700 Wolske Bay Road Menomonie, WI 54751 715-235-3939 519059 WNAXLP

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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(Aug. 11, 18, 25, Sept. 1, 8, 15) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY United States of America acting through Rural Housing Service (RHS), Successor in Interest to Farmers Home Administration, 4949 Kirschling Court, Stevens Point, WI 54481 Plaintiff vs.

Melanie L. Harrison P.O. Box 422, Luck, WI 54853 Defendant Classification: 30404 Case No. 09 CV 507 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-captioned action on the 29th day of December, 2009, I or my designee will sell at public auction in the Foyer Area of the Polk County Judicial Center, 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 on Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at 10 a.m., all of the following described mortgaged premises, to-wit: Lot 5 and the East 20 feet of Lot 6, Block 7, Plat of Luck, Village of Luck, Polk County, Wis. PIN #: 146.00297.0000.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 609 Park Avenue, Luck, WI 54853.

TERMS OF SALE: Cash.

DOWN PAYMENT: 10% of amount of bid by certified check payable to Clerk of Court at time of Sale.

BALANCE DUE: Within ten (10) days after Confirmation of Sale Hearing held on Oct. 7, 2010, payable to Clerk of Court.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 6th day of April, 2010.

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin Heywood, Cari & Anderson, S.C., is the creditor’s law firm and is attempting to collect a debt for the creditor. Any information the debtor provides to Heywood, Cari & Anderson, S.C., will be used for that purpose.

Heywood, Cari & Anderson, S.C. Attorney for Plaintiff, Samuel R. Cari 816 Dominion Dr., Suite 100, P.O. Box 125 Hudson, WI 54016 518562 (715) 386-5551 WNAXLP

Burnett Co. criminal court

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MEETING NOTICE

TOWN OF STERLING ELECTRONIC VOTING EQUIPMENT TESTING NOTICE

Indianhead Home Services/Home Health is seeking an experienced individual to work with a young male client. Prior home health experience is a plus. Needed in the Frederic area.

Indianhead Home Services/Home Health

(TDD 715-532-6333) We are an equal opportunity employer, operating under an approved Affirmative Action Plan.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.

(Aug. 18, 25, Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION III, Plaintiff, vs.

JOHN M. CLARK, DIANE C. CLARK, Defendants.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA c/o U.S. ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, Added Defendant.

Case No. 10 CV 335 Foreclosure of Mortgage 30404 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure in the amount of $135,336.74 entered by the court on July 9, 2010, the undersigned Sheriff of Polk County, Wisconsin, will sell the following described real estate: Block 4, Staffenson’s addition to the City of Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin, except all that part of block 4 of Staffenson’s addition to the City of Amery lying south of a line described as follows: Commencing at a point on the east line of said block 4, Midway between point where the north and south ends of said block line intersects with the edge of a Apple River, thence in a westerly direction at right angles to said block line to the edge of the Apple River; together with the right to use the east 30 feet of said block 4 from Winchester Street to the above-described parcel for roadway purposes.

TAX KEY NO. 201-710-0 STREET ADDRESS: 263 Winchester, Amery, WI 54001 PLACE OF SALE: Foyer of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 W. Main St., Balsam Lake, WI DATE & TIME OF SALE: October 12, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.

TERMS OF SALE: 1. Property is sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances, including but not limited to unpaid and accrued real estate taxes, special assessments and other governmental charges, plus interest and penalties, if any.

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

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

Timothy G. Moore, Sheriff Polk County Law Offices of James E. Huismann, S.C. N14 W23777 Stone Ridge Dr. Suite 120 Waukesha, Wisconsin 53188 (262) 523-6400

(Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, as Trustee in trust for the benefit of the Certificate Holders for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Trust 2004-R9, Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-R9 by American Home Mortgage Servicing Inc. its attorney-in-fact Plaintiff, vs.

DIANE T. SORENSEN and JOHN DOE unknown spouse of Diane T. Sorensen; and KATHLEEN E. VAUGHAN and JOHN DOE unknown spouse of Kathleen E. Vaughan, Defendants.

Case No. 10-CV-53 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 April 20, 2010, in the amount of $132,076.72, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: October 21, 2010, 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 Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

DESCRIPTION: Lot Four (4) of Block “C” of the Rearrangement of Lakeview Addition to the Village of Frederic, according to the official plat thereof on file in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Polk County, Wisconsin, being situated in the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE 1/4 SW 1/4) of Section Twenty-seven (27), Township Thirtyseven (37) North, Range Seventeen (17) West, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 306 Park Ave., Village of Frederic.

TAX KEY NO.: 126-00381-0000.

Timothy G. Moore 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.

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The next meeting of the Meenon Town Board will be held on Monday, September 13, 2010, at the Meenon Town Hall at 7 p.m.

Agenda items to include: Clerk’s report; treasurer’s report; chairman and supervisor’s reports; ATV ordinance; Boring permit; highway ordinance; operator’s licenses; kennel license; pay bills and adjournment.

Suzanna M. Eytcheson 520503 2L 44a Meenon Town Clerk

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SCHOFIELD, HIGLEY & MAYER, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff Bay View Offices, Suite #100 700 Wolske Bay Road Menonomie, WI 54751 715-235-3939

HELP WANTED

NOTICE TOWN OF MILLTOWN

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public test of electronic equipment to be used at the Sept. 14, 2010, Primary Election will be held at 11 a.m. on Thurs., Sept. 2, 2010, at the Cushing Community Center. This test is open to the general public.

Julie Peterson, 519919 2L WNAXLP Town of Sterling Clerk

Monthly Board Meeting Monday, Sept. 13, at 7 p.m.

Milltown Fire Hall

(July 28, Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25, Sept. 1, 2010) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of June 1, 2007, Equifirst Loan Securitization Trust 2007-1 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-1 by: Barclays Capital Real Estate, Inc., d/b/a Homeq Servicing, as its Attorney-In-Fact, Plaintiff, vs.

MARK D. FOOTE and JANE DOE, unknown spouse of Mark D. Foote, Defendants.

Case No. 09-CV-688 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 January 28, 2010, in the amount of $110,331.63, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: September 15, 2010, 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: A parcel of land located in the Northeast Onequarter (1/4) of the Northwest One-quarter (1/4) of Section Ten (10), in Township Thirtytwo (32) North, Range Fifteen (15) West in the Town of Clear Lake, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at a point on the North line of said Section 10, in Township 32 North, Range 15 West, 412 feet East of the Northwest corner of the Northeast One-quarter (1/4) of the Northwest One-quarter (1/4) of said Section; thence running South 333 feet; thence running East 533.2 feet; thence running North 333 feet to the Section line; thence West on said Section line 533.2 feet to the point of beginning.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 268 50th Ave., Town of Clear Lake.

TAX KEY NO.: 018-00201-0000.

Timothy G. Moore 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.

(Aug. 25, Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY AnchorBank, fsb, Plaintiff, vs.

Ralph A. Johansen and

Virgil Hansen, Clerk 519920 2-3L 44-45a,d

Lois E. Johansen,

Defendants.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No. 09 CV 383 Case Code: 30404 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on April 20, 2010, in the amount of $481,691.62, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: OCTOBER 7, 2010, 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 will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff.

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

PLACE: The front lobby of the Polk County Judicial Center located at 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wis. DESCRIPTION: A parcel of land in the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 9, Township 36 North, Range 17 West (in the Township of Luck) described as follows: The 2-1/2-acre tract bounded on the East by the Soo Line Railway right of way (now known as the Gandy Dancer Recreational Trail) and on the West by State Highway No. 35, and extending 80 rods North of the South line of Section 9, of the Township of Luck, except parcels described in Volume 501, Page 958 as Document No. 448964 and in Volume 577, Page 923, as Document No. 494590. Said land being in the Township of Luck, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2802 State Highway 35, Frederic, WI 54837.

AND DESCRIPTION: Lot 1 of Certified Survey Map No. 4170, recorded in Volume 18 of Certified Survey Maps, Page 200, Document No. 662831, a part of the Northeast 1/4, Southeast 1/4 of Section 28, Township 36 North, Range 17 West, in the Village of Luck, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 11 Lake Street South, Luck, WI 54853 THE ABOVE PROPERTIES WILL BE SOLD SEPARATELY. Dated this 4th day of August, 2010. /s/Timothy G. Moore Polk County Sheriff Ronald L. Siler VAN DYK, WILLIAMSON & SILER, S.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 201 South Knowles Avenue New Richmond, WI 54017 Van Dyk, Williamson & Siler, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. If you previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt.

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ELECTRONIC VOTING EQUIPMENT TESTING NOTICE TOWN OF WEST SWEDEN

Notice is hereby given that a public test of the electronic equipment to be used at Sept. 14, 2010, primary election, will be held Tues., Sept. 7, 2010, at 7 p.m. at the West Sweden Town Hall, 3147 3rd Ave. N., Frederic, WI. This test is open to the general public.

520185 2L WNAXLP Andrea Lundquist Town of West Sweden Clerk

(Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY MTT FINANCIAL, LLC 4480 Oak Chase Way Eagan, MN 55123 Plaintiff vs.

JARIS C. JOHNSON 406 220th Avenue Comstock, WI 54826 Defendant Case No. 09 CV 231 Case Classification No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on July 7, 2009, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: Oct. 12, 2010, at 10 a.m.

PLACE: Polk County Justice Center, Foyer Area, 1005 West Main S., Balsam Lake, Wis. TERMS: 1. Ten percent (10%) of the successful bid must be paid at the sale in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds payable to the Polk County Clerk of Courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted.). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the Clerk of Courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds within ten (10) days after the date of confirmation of the sale or else the ten percent (10%) down payment is forfeited.

2. Purchaser to pay all costs of sale including, but not limited to, real estate transfer fee, title insurance and any recording fees.

3. Property is being sold in AS IS condition, subject to any legal liens and encumbrances.

4. Parcel A (as defined below) and Parcel B (as defined below) shall be sold separately.

DESCRIPTION: PARCEL A: The Southwest one-quarter of Northwest one-quarter (SW1/4 of NW1/4), of Section 16, together with an easement for access over the existing driveway located on the Northeast one-quarter of Northeast onequarter (NE1/4 of NE1/4), Section 17, all in Township 35 North, Range 15 West.

Property Address/Tax Parcel No.: 406 220th Avenue, Comstock, Wis. 54826; PIN: 02800396-0000 PARCEL B: The Northeast one-quarter and the Southeast one-quarter of the Northeast one-quarter of Section 17, Township 35 North, Range 15 West; the Northeast one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of Section 17, Township 35 North, Range 15 West; and the Northwest one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 16, Township 35 North, Range 15 West, all in the Town of Johnstown, Polk County, Wis. Tax Parcel Nos.: 028-004060000, 028-00409-0000, 02800419-0000 and 028-003990000.

Dated: Aug. 26, 2010 Tim Moore, Sheriff Polk County Wisconsin Address: Lathrop & Clark LLP Attn: Josh Kopp 740 Regent Street, Suite 400 P.O. Box 1507 Madison, WI 53701-1507

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(Aug. 11, 18, 25, Sept. 1, 8, 15) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT POLK COUNTY WESTconsin Credit Union 444 South Broadway Menomonie, WI 54751 Plaintiff, vs.

TRAVIS T. SOLLAND 116 Wisconsin Avenue Centuria, WI 54824, and RUTH A. SOLLAND, f/k/a Ruth A. Doepel 116 Wisconsin Avenue Centuria, WI 54824 Defendants.

Case No. 10 CV 14 Code: 30404 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above-entitled action on June 10, 2010, I will sell at public auction at the Polk County Justice Center in the City of Balsam Lake, in said County, on September 30, 2010, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., all of the following described mortgaged premises, to-wit: Parcel 1 (Vacant Land - to be sold first) Lot One (1) of Certified Survey Map No. 3908, recorded in Volume 17 of Certified Survey Maps, page 171, as Document No. 642861, located in the Northeast One-Quarter of the Southeast One-Quarter (NE1/4 SE/14), Section 1, Township 32 North, Range 18 West, Town of Alden, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN NO.: 002-01007-0100 AND Parcel 2 Block Twenty-One (21), First Addition to the Village of Centuria, Polk County, Wisconsin, EXCEPT all that part of Block 21 sold to the Village of Centuria, and described as follows: Beginning at a point on the East line of said Block which is 100 feet North of the Southeast corner of said Block; thence Westerly on a line parallel with and distant 100 feet Northerly from the Southerly boundary line of said Block; thence North along said Westerly boundary line of said Block to the Northwest corner thereof; then East along the Northerly boundary line to the Northeast corner thereof; thence South along the Easterly boundary line to the place of beginning; EXCEPT parcel described in Volume 154 Deeds, page 428, as Document No. 273000, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PIN NO.: 111-00211-0000 The above property is located at 116 Wisconsin Avenue, Centuria, WI 54824.

TERMS: 1. 10% cash or certified check down payment at time of sale, balance upon confirmation by Court.

2. Sale is subject to all unpaid real estate taxes and special assessments.

3. Purchaser shall pay any Wisconsin real estate transfer fee.

4. Property is being sold on an “as is” basis without warranties or representations of any kind.

5. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining possession of property.

Dated at Balsam Lake, Wis., this 3rd day of August, 2010.

Timothy Moore, Sheriff Polk County, Wisconsin

Notices/Employment Opportunities

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Marianne R. Walters, 30, Webster, issue worthless check, $330.50.

Patrick J. Flannigan, 44, Shoreview, Minn., OWI, $691.50, license suspended six months, alcohol assessment.

John M. Belland, 32, Grantsburg, battery, one-year probation, sentence withheld, $88.00.

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Frances M. Jones, 49, Pennsburg, Pa., speeding, $200.50.

Ashley L. Bjornstad, 17, Siren, disorderly conduct, $150.00 or 20 hours of community service. Debra L. Hitchcock, 50, Webster, speeding, $175.30.

Cody J. Snowbank, 32, Cumberland, equipment violation, $238.30; equipment violation, $175.30.

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TOWN OF MCKINLEY - ELECTRONIC VOTING EQUIPMENT TESTING NOTICE Notice is hereby given that a public test of the electronic equipment, to be used at the Sept. 14, 2010, Partisan Primary Election, will be held on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, 11 a.m., at the town hall. This test is open to the general public.

Deborah Grover, Clerk 520380 2L WNAXLP

POLK COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING Thursday, September 16, 2010, at 9 a.m.

Shoreview Apartments, Balsam Lake.

Agenda: I. Call to order. II. Minutes. III. Financial reports. IV. Operations report. V. Unfinished business: A. CDBG. B. Roofing. VI. New Business. VII. Closed Session WI Statute 519918 2L 19.85 1c. VIII. Open Session. IX. Adjourn

NOTICE OF OPEN BOOK TOWN OF MILLTOWN

Pursuant to s70.45, Wis. Stats., the assessment roll for the 2007 assessment year will be open for examination at the following time: Wednesday, September 15, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Milltown Fire Hall At the open book session, instructional information and objection forms will be available. These documents will assist with scheduling a hearing before the Board of Review.

The assessor will be present and available to answer questions at the open book. Keep in mind that objection forms must be filed with the clerk of the Board of Review at least 48 hours before the Board of Review is conducted, unless the Board of Review chooses to waive this requirement.

Virgil Hansen, Town Clerk 519678 1-3L 43-45a,d WNAXLP Town of Milltown

Regular route and substitute school bus drivers are needed. A CDL with school bus endorsement is required to drive a school bus. For more information, please contact the Transportation Director, Brian Sears, at 715-866-4281, ext. 336 or bsears@webster.k12.wi.us. Applications are available at the Administration office or online at www.webster.k12.wi.us.

519384 1-2L Deadline is September 3, 2010.

POLK COUNTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS

Deputy Medical Examiner $75.00 per day On Call - Days & Hours Vary YOU MUST COMPLETE A POLK CO. EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION TO BE ELIGIBLE. For applications, complete job description and qualifications. Please visit our Web site at www.co.polk.wi.us, Employment Opportunities, or in person at 100 Polk Co. Plaza, #229, Balsam Lake, WI 54810, 715-485520395 2L 9176. AA/EEOC

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WEBSTER EBD SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE (Grades 5-9)

The School District of Webster has an employment opportunity for an EBD Special Education Instructional Aide (Grades 5-9).

This is a full school year position (180 days). Rate of pay is $13.20 per hour with eligibility for insurance benefits. Special Education Program Aide license required. Please direct applications to Mr. Widiker, Principal. Applications are available online at www.webster.k12.wi.us or at the Administration 520429 2-3L Office. Deadline is September 15, 2010.

DEPUTY SHERIFF

Cleanup for Town of Meenon, Sand Lake and Town of Siren

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Burnett County Sheriff’s Department

NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY GRANTSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT Job Title:

Regular Route and Substitute School Bus Driver Needed

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

THREE TOWNSHIP CLEANUP At Town Hall of Meenon, Aug. 28, 2010, 8 a.m.-noon.

At Town Hall of Siren, Sept. 4, 2010, 8 a.m.-noon.

At Town of Sand Lake, at town shop on Dongola Rd., Sept. 11, 2010, 8 a.m.-noon.

Electronics, Scrap Metal, Appliances They do not take TVs or computer monitors.

Questions, call 715-631-2068

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WEBSTER

Special Education Aide at Grantsburg Elementary School Job Description: This person will assist students at Grantsburg Elementary, support classroom instruction and perform office duties as assigned.

Hours: This is a 50% position to begin as soon as possible.

Qualifications: State certification as a Special Education Aide. A two-year degree is necessary, experience is preferred.

Rate of Pay: Per Contract Schedule.

Requirements: The ideal candidate for this position will be highly professional, confident and possess a great deal of patience. He/she must have the desire and ability to work with children. The person will have a student-centered approach; being able to perform a wild array of duties while establishing a nurturing learning environment. Must be able to work collaboratively, follow written and/or oral directions and maintain good work habits.

Computer skills are preferred.

How to Apply: Complete a district application and submit a letter of interest by Sept. 17, 2010. Please include an e-mail address in your application materials.

Contact: Katie Coppenbarger Grantsburg Elementary School 475 East James Ave. Grantsburg, WI 54840 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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Burnett County is accepting applications to establish an employment register for the position of Deputy Sheriff in the Sheriff’s Department. This employment register will be utilized to fill vacancies during the next twelve months. Minimum qualifications include: • Twenty-one years of age and United States Citizen. High School Diploma.

• Associate Degree or minimum of 60 college credits, in the following areas: Police Science/Protective Services, Criminal Justice, or related field. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

• Eligible for certification by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board.

• No felony, extensive misdemeanor, or domestic abuse convictions.

• Ability to possess a firearm.

• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license with good driving record.

• Appointee must reside in Burnett County within thirty days of completing probationary period.

The selection process may include a written exam, oral interview, background investigation, medical and psychological evaluation, and drug and alcohol screening.

The beginning salary is $18.80 per hour plus an excellent fringe benefit package.

For further information and application material contact the Burnett County Administration/Human Resources Office, Burnett County Government Center - Room #190, 7410 County Road K, #116, Siren, WI 54872 (http://www.burnettcounty.com or mthalacker@burnettcounty.org. Phone 715-349-2181, Fax: 715-349-2180. Applications accepted until 4:30 p.m., Friday, September 3, 2010.

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NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY GRANTSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT August 26, 2010 Job Title: Reading Specialist/Math Teacher Job Description: Full-Time Long-Term Substitute Qualifications: Appropriate Wisconsin Certification: Elementary Education with Reading Specialist 316 license.

Requirements: Elementary experience preferred. This individual will work in an RtI capacity with students that need intervention strategies in reading and math. The individual must be aware of the RtI process as well as reading and math intervention strategies. The individual will work collaboratively with classroom teachers on developing strategies and systems to help with the success of those students needing interventions in reading and/or math.

How to Apply: Send letter of application, resume, credentials (three current letters of recommendation and transcripts) and a copy of license

by Sept. 14, 2010.

Contact: Brad Jones, Principal Grantsburg Middle School 500 East James Ave. Grantsburg, WI 54840 715-463-2455 The School District of Grantsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion or handicap.

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TOWN OF SIREN SIREN SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD MEETING TOWN OF SIREN BOARD MEETING The Siren Sanitary District meeting will be held on Thurs., Sept. 9, 2010, at 6:30 p.m., at the Siren Town Hall. Immediately following the Sanitary District Meeting, the Town of Siren will hold a Board meeting at approximately 6:45 p.m. If you wish to be on the agenda, please call Mary Hunter, Clerk.

Mary Hunter, Clerk 520247 2L 715-349-5119

TOWN OF APPLE RIVER LRIP PROJECT BID REQUEST Town of Apple River is accepting bids to pulverize, knock down, water and compact existing asphalt surface on 120th Ave. Approx. 4,709’ x 20’; area = 10,464 SY. For specific details, contact either Dave Waterman at 715-268-7892 or Rick Scoglio at 715-268-8108.

Sealed bids are to be submitted by Sept. 13, 7 p.m., to the town clerk at 612 Hwy. 8, Amery, WI, 54001. Bids will be opened at the regular monthly meeting. 520376 2L 44d Note: Prevailing wage requirements may apply. WNAXLP FORM B NOTICE OF RESOLUTION OF SCHOOL BOARD AUTHORIZING LOAN

Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of the School District of St. Croix Falls, in the County(ies) of Polk, Wisconsin, that the following resolution was adopted by the School District Board at a regular meeting of the board on the 24th day of August, 2010.

WHEREAS, by the provisions of Sections 24.66 (3) and 67.12 (12), Wisconsin Statutes, school districts in Wisconsin are authorized to borrow money.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the School District of St. Croix Falls, in the County(ies) of Polk, Wisconsin, incur indebtedness of Seven Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand And 00/100 Dollars ($775,000.00) from the Trust Funds of the State of Wisconsin for the purpose of refinancing prior service pension liability. The loan is to be repaid within 10 years in annual installments with interest at the rate of 5.00 percent per annum, payable annually as provided by law.

A tax shall be levied on all the taxable property in the District to make payments of principal and interest as they become due.

The resolution may be inspected at the office of the administrator during regular business hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Patricia L. Mitchell, School District Clerk 520227 2L WNAXLP This 24th day of August, 2010.

NOTICE OF HEARING

The Polk County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14, 2010, at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. The Board will call the public hearing to order at 8:30 a.m., recess at 8:45 a.m. to view each site and will reconvene at 1:00 p.m. at the Government Center in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. At that time each applicant will inform the board of their request. (THE APPLICANT MUST APPEAR AT 1:00 P.M. WHEN THE BOARD RECONVENES AT THE GOVERNMENT CENTER.) ROMOSER LIVING TRUST requests a variance from Article 11C, Table 1 of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to replace a deck closer than 75’ from the ordinary highwater mark. Property affected is: 2073 Bystrom Ln, Lot 10, Plat of Blake Lake Stores, Sec 22/T35N/R16W, Town of Georgetown, Blake Lake (class 1).

JEAN E. HUBER requests a variance from Article 11F2(b)(2) of the Polk County Shoreland Protection Zoning Ordinance to add an addition off to the side of the dwelling. Property affected is: 465 Lakeview Ln, Lot 21, Paulson Addition, Sec 12/T32N/R18W, Town of Alden, Church Pine Lake (class 1).

519833 WNAXLP 1-2L 43a,d CHAD BOYD requests a Special Exception from Section VIB12 of the Polk County Comprehensive Land Use Ordinance to operate a junkyard/salvage. Property affected is: 1002 130th St., Pt of SW1/4, SW1/4, Sec 12/T33N/R17W, Town of Lincoln.

AGUSTIN/RENE BENITEZ request a Special Exception from Section VIB6 of the Polk County Comprehensive Land Use Ordinance to establish a slaughterhouse. Property affected is: 728 143rd Av, Pt of NW1/4, SE1/4, Sec 23/T34N/R16W, Town of Apple River.

TOWN OF APPLE RIVER IS ACCEPTING BIDS FOR THE FOLLOWING ROADWORK The town is requesting bids to: WEDGE AND OVERLAY PROJECTS: 1) 170th Ave., CTH I to CTH H 4,330’ x 21’ plus intersection; sweep, clean and apply tack to existing asphalt surface; wedge roadway to an average compacted thickness of 1/2”, pave 1-1/2” (compacted depth), overlay with E-1 hot mix asphalt.

153rd Ave., 5,266’ x 21’ wedge and overlay; 100th St., 2,485’ x 21’. PAVER PATCH PROJECT: 180th Ave. - 305’ x 10.5’, 375’ x 10.5’, 310’ x 10.5’, sweep, clean and apply tack to existing asphalt surface, pave 1-1/2” (compacted depth), overlay patch with E-1 hot mix asphalt. PULVERIZE AND PAVE PROJECT: 168th Ave. - pulverize, knock down, water and compact existing asphalt surface; fine grade and pave 2” (compacted depth) E-1 hot mix asphalt, 515’ x 20’.

For specific details, contact either Dave Waterman at 715-268-7892 or Rick Scoglio at 715-268-8108.

Sealed bids are to be submitted by Sept. 13, 7 p.m., to the town clerk at 612 Hwy. 8, Amery, WI, 54001. Bids will be opened at the regular monthly meeting. 520378 2L 44d Note: Prevailing wage requirements may apply. WNAXLP

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TOWN OF ST. CROIX FALLS Polk County, Wisconsin www.townofstcroixfalls.org PLAN COMMISSION NOTICE OF HEARING September 8, 2010 The Town of St. Croix Falls Plan Commission will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, September 8, 2010, at the Town Hall at 1305 200th Street & U.S. Hwy. 8, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. Written evidence, testimony or comments, if any, must be delivered in person or by mail to the Town Hall.

Terry Peer requests a SPECIAL EXCEPTION to have a marine sales and repair store in the Commercial District. The property address is 1956 U.S. Hwy. 8, St. Croix Falls, WI. The property is located in Section 35, the parcel number is 044-009710200.

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NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY GRANTSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Title: H.R. Contact: Contact Phone: Job Description:

Special Education Teacher Kathleen Coppenbarger 715-463-2320 100% Special Education Teacher Long-Term sub at Grantsburg Elementary School for 1 year only.

Qualifications: Teachers with the following Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Certifications will be considered for this position: 810 Cognitive Disabilities, 801 Cross Categorical or 811 Learning Disabilities.

Requirements: Candidate must have the ability to provide a safe and positive learning environment for all students and a firm belief that all students can learn and be successful. They must also have exceptional communication skills and be able to work cooperatively, not only with students but also with parents, teachers and administration. The ideal candidate will also have experience writing and implementing Individual Education Plans, providing instruction in positive behavior strategies and differentiating instruction for students.

How to Apply: Send letter of application, resume, credentials, including three letters of recommendation, transcripts, and a copy of license by Sept. 20, 2010.

Please include a current e-mail address in your application materials.

Employer: Grantsburg School District 475 E. James Ave. Grantsburg, WI 54840 Job Address: Same as the employer address.

Web Site: http://www.gk12.net Description: Grantsburg School District is a K-12 School System of 1,000 students that is located in NW Wisconsin. It is located just over an hour from the Twin Cities Metro area. Grantsburg is located on 520494 the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and is the 2-3L home of Crex Meadows Wildlife Center.

The School District of Grantsburg does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or handicap.

NOTICE OF MEETING OF BOARD OF REVIEW TOWN OF MILLTOWN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Review for the Town of Milltown, will meet at the MILLTOWN FIRE HALL, on Saturday, September 18, 2010, from 8 to 10 a.m., for the purpose of reviewing and examining the assessment roll of the real estate and personal property therein, and correcting errors in said roll whether in description of property or otherwise and to perform such other duties as imposed by law.

Please be advised on 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 the person’s objection except at a session of the Board.

No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board 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 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 be removed and the person’s reasonable estimate of the length of time 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 objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at the estimate.

Virgil Hansen Town Clerk 519680 1-3L 43-45a,d WNAXLP Town of Milltown

Notices ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin Owner 24663 Angeline Avenue, Webster WI 54983 Mailing Address St. Croix Environmental Services Department, 3796 State Highway 70, Webster, WI 54893 Physical Address United States Public Health Service, Indian Health Service, Rhineland Office Engineer Sealed Bids for the New Water System Improvements Project on the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin Reservation.

Major components of this work include: 1. Construction of a 6” test well with screen, casing and cap.

2. Install temporary pumping equipment and complete a 30 hours test pump of the well.

3. Sample well water and provide chemical analysis.

4. Construct piping modifications on the interior of an existing pump house.

5. Replace two (2) wall heaters in an existing pump house.

6. Install locking well covers of two (2) existing well casings.

The work will take place on the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin Reservation in the Maple Plain Community.

This project is being funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Davis Bacon wage rates are required. Indian Preference in the amount of 5% will be used in selecting the Contractor. The prime contractor must complete a minimum of 33.3% of the work.

The bids will be received by the St. Croix Environmental and Natural Resources Department, which is located at the address above until 1:00 p.m. (Local Time), September 13, 2010, and then publicly opened and read aloud at 1:30 p.m. at the same location. The award is expected to be made the week of September 13, 2010.

Substantial and Final Completion are October 13, 2010, and December 8, 2010, respectively.

The Bidding Documents may be examined and obtained at the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin Environmental and Natural Resources Department at the physical address listed above upon payment of $50.00 for each set.

Katie Stariha, Environmental and Natural Resources Department Director Date: 8/23/10 519724 1-2L WNAXLP

NOTICE OF OPEN BOOK FOR THE TOWN OF MEENON

Notice is hereby given that Open Book for the Town of Meenon will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2010, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Meenon Town Hall. 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 THE BOARD OF REVIEW FOR THE TOWN OF MEENON

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review for the Town of Meenon, Burnett County, will be held on Monday, September 20, 2010, 6 - 8 p.m., at the Meenon 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 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 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 an intent to file a written objection of 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 provides to the Clerk of the Board of Review notice as to whether the person will ask for removal of any Board member 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 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 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 Section 19.35(1) of Wis. Statutes.

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 persons may testify by telephone.

Respectfully Submitted, Suzanna M. Eytcheson 519654 1-2L 43-44a Meenon Town Clerk

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 Thurs., Sept. 9, 2010, at 2 p.m.

Kristi Swanson, Village Clerk 520535 2L WNAXLP

NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY GRANTSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Title: H.R. Contact: Contact Phone: Job Description:

Teacher/Tutor Kathleen Coppenbarger 715-463-2320 50% FTE Reading and Math Tutor for Grantsburg Elementary School.

Qualifications: Wisconsin Certification: 71-Early ChildhoodMiddle Childhood (Birth-age 11) or equivalent.

Requirements: The ideal candidate will have experience with differentiation and supporting students in the development of essential reading and math skills.

Desire to work in a team of collaborative progressive thinking educators focused on the development of the whole child. Candidate must have the ability to support a safe and positive learning environment for all students. Technology literacy is also desired.

How to Apply: Send letter of application, resume, E-mail address, credentials, including three letters of recommendation, transcripts, and a copy of license by Sept. 17, 2010.

Employer: Grantsburg School District 475 E. James Ave. Grantsburg, WI 54840 Job Address: Same as the employer address.

Web Site: http://www.gk12.net Description: Grantsburg School District is a K-12 School System of 1,000 students that is located in NW Wisconsin. It is located just over an hour from the Twin Cities Metro area. Grantsburg is located on the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and is the 520489 2-3L home of Crex Meadows Wildlife Center.

The School District of Grantsburg does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or handicap.

(Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25, Sept. 1, 8) STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT ST. CROIX COUNTY THE RIVERBANK, a Minnesota banking corporation, 304 Cascade Street, P.O. Box 188, Osceola, WI 54020, Plaintiff, vs.

PATRICK C. COLLOVA and LAURIE J. COLLOVA, husband and wife, 715 West Shore Drive, Somerset, WI 54025; PC COLLOVA BUILDERS, INC., a Minnesota corporation, 12555 Keller Ave. N., Hugo, MN 55038; THE COLLOVA REVOCABLE TRUST DATED NOVEMBER 18, 2002, PATRICK C. COLLOVA and LAURIE J. COLLOVA, TRUSTEES, 715 West Shore Drive, Somerset, WI 54025; ST. CROIX COUNTY ASSESSOR, c/o St. Croix County Treasurer 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, WI 54016 JENNIFER L. LAVENTURE AND GERALD J. LAVENTURE, 663 – 236th Avenue, New Richmond, WI 54017; CODY PLUMBING, INC., 101 Packer Drive, Roberts, WI 54023, Defendants.

Case No.: 09 CV 1480 Polk County Case No.: 2010TJ000015 Case Code: 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a judgment of foreclosure was entered on March 24, 2010, and an order for judgment reducing the redemption period set forth in the March 24, 2010, Order to two months was entered on June 23, 2010, in the aboveentitled matter. Said judgment of foreclosure is in the following amount: $1,894,792.98 on 92047 Note, which note is secured by Mortgage-2, Mortgage-3 and Mortgage-4.

Pursuant to the above-referenced judgment of foreclosure, the Sheriff of Polk County will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: September 22, 2010, at 10 a.m.

TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in cash, cashier’s

check or certified funds, payable to the clerk of courts (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier’s check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court’s confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold “as is” and subject to all liens and encumbrances.

PLACE: In the foyer area of the Polk County Justice Center, 1005 West Main Street, in the City of Balsam Lake, Polk County.

Mortgage-2: DESCRIPTION: Lots One (1) and Two (2) of CSM No. 3857, recorded in Volume 17 of CSMs, Page 120 as Doc. No. 639661, being a part of Lot One (1) of CSM No. 1251, recorded in Vol. 6 of CSMs, Page 67, as Doc. No. 459608 and part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NW 1/4 of SW 1/4), Section Thirty-five (35), Township Thirty-two (32) North, Range Nineteen (19) West, Town of Farmington, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 29 and XXX State Road 35, Osceola, Wisconsin, 54020. (PIN Nos. 022-00778-0000 and 02200778-0200) DESCRIPTION: Mortgage-3: Lot Thirty-two (32) Cattail Coulee, Town of Farmington, Polk, County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 200 260th Street, Osceola, Wisconsin, 54020.

DESCRIPTION: Mortgage-4: Lot Four (4) Belmont Addition to the Village of Osceola, located in part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NE 1/4 of SE 1/4), Section Twenty-seven (27), Township Thirty-three (33) North of Range Nineteen (19) West, Polk County, Wisconsin.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 401 A Smith Avenue, Osceola, Wisconsin, 54020.

Timothy Moore Polk County Sheriff MURNANE BRANDT Attorneys for Plaintiff 30 E. 7th Street, Suite 3200 St. Paul, MN 55101-4919 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. Section 1692), we are required to state that we are attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.

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WHEREAS, Polk County is endeavoring to maximize efficiency in the expenditure of public funds; and WHEREAS, personnel expenditures account for the largest share of these expenditures; and WHEREAS, a vacancy in a position provides an opportunity to review the need for, and structure of, that position; and WHEREAS, Policy No. 103, Employee Recruitment, Selection and Status, nor Policy No. 881, Staffing Budget Planning and Position Administration, fail to recognize the statutory responsibility of the County Administrator to administer the position authorizations made by the County Board of Supervisors.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that notwithstanding any provision in the personnel policies to the contrary, the Polk County Board of Supervisors directs the County Administrator to review and to approve the filling of any vacant position prior to the posting or advertisement of any such vacant position.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that only those vacant positions that receive the review and the approval of the County Administrator may be filled consistent with procedures of Policy No. 103.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the above-noted requirement shall first apply to all vacant positions on the day of passage of this resolution and lapse on December 31, 2010.

Funding amount: N/A. Funding source: N/A. Date Finance Committee Advised: N/A. Finance Committee Recommendation: N/A. Date Personnel Committee Advised: August 12, 2010.

Effective date: Upon Passage.

Approved as to form: Jeffrey B. Fuge, Corporation Counsel.

Date Submitted to County Board: August 17, 2010.

Resolution adopted by unanimous voice vote.

Submitted and sponsored by the Personnel Committee: Brian Masters.

Res. 53-10 - To Require Review And Approval Of Vacant Positions By County Administrator For 2010. Motion (Schmidt/Masters) to approve. Administrator Frey addressed the resolution. Motion to approve Resolution 53-10 carried by unanimous voice vote. Resolution adopted.

POLK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AUGUST 17, 2010

Chairman Johnson called the meeting of the Polk County Board of Supervisors to order at 6:30 p.m.

County Clerk informed the chair that notice of the meeting’s agenda and first amended agenda were properly posted in three public buildings, published in the county's legal paper and posted on the county Web site the week of August 8, 2010. The second amended agenda was properly posted on August 16, 2010. Corporation Counsel verified that sufficient notice of the meeting was given as to the first amended agenda, but noted it would be necessary to suspend the rules to accept the second amended agenda and add Resolution (F).

Roll call was taken by the Clerk, with 23 members present.

Supervisor Patricia Schmidt led the prayer.

Chairman led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Chairman Johnson announced that Resolution (A) was pulled from the agenda. He then requested a motion to suspend the rules. Motion (Sample/Jepsen) to suspend the rules and accept the second amended agenda; adding Resolution (F) and removing Resolution (A). Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.

Chairman Johnson requested consideration and any corrections to the published July 20, 2010, County Board minutes. No corrections were offered.

Public comments were offered.

Chairman's report was given.

Administrator Frey gave a report on the ongoing budget process and requested direction and recommendations from the County Board on the business of the furniture purchase. Motion (Hartung/ Kienholz), Administrator Frey to determine where within the county, the furniture could be used. Any pieces of the furniture found not to be needed, could then be sold. A roll call vote was taken, motion carried by a vote of 21 Yes, 2 No. Voting no: Supvrs. Brown and Bergstrom. Board members were given an opportunity to discuss budget issues and offer recommendations.

Finance Director's report was given by Interim Finance Director Maggie Wickre.

Neil Soltis, Administrator from the Village of Osceola, presented information on the Vision 600 Task Force, a group put in place to work with the displaced Polaris Employees and work toward creating job opportunities.

Chair called for 10-minute recess.

Committee/Board Reports were given.

Motion Jepsen/Brown to approve the Annual Reports from GAM and Human Services. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.

RESOLUTION 54-10

RESOLUTION TO EQUIP THE POLK COUNTY BOARDROOM WITH AUDIO AND VIDEO EQUIPMENT WHEREAS, on March 16, 2010, the Polk County Board passed Resolution 1010 authorizing expenditures for equipping the county boardroom, conference rooms/training rooms with audio and video equipment in part or in whole as deemed necessary; and WHEREAS, in many situations it is extremely difficult to hear and/or understand proceedings presented by supervisors, staff or public during discussions on county business; and WHEREAS, equipping the County Boardroom with technology upgrades would allow for clear and precise communications within the county boardroom while conducting county business, and also allow for audio and video streaming of the Polk County Board meetings on the county Web site. Thus allowing supervisors and the pubic to review board meetings on the Web site which aids in transparency of government; and WHEREAS, the County Board does have the authority to allocate funds for capital improvements outside of the annual budget process.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Polk County Board of Supervisors authorizes the Buildings Director and Information Technology Director to investigate, pursue, purchase and oversee the installation of all equipment needed to fulfill Resolution 10-10, in part, equipping the Polk County Boardroom with a full multimedia upgrade.

Funding amount: $60.000.00.

Funding source: General Fund.

Date Finance Committee Advised: August 11, 2010.

Effective date: Upon Passage.

Approved as to form: Jeffrey B. Fuge, Corporation Counsel.

Date Submitted to County Board: August 17, 2010.

County board action: Defeated. Roll call vote - 8 Yes/15 No. Submitted and sponsored by: Larry Voelker.

Res. 54-10 - To Equip The Polk County Boardroom With Audio And Video Equipment. Motion (Jepsen/Voelker) to approve. Supvr. Voelker addressed the resolution. A roll call vote was taken, 8 Yes, 15 No. Motion to adopt Resolution 54-10 was defeated. It required a 2/3 vote. (Voting yes: Supvrs. Schmidt, Edgell, Sample, Moriak, Luke, Jepsen, Voelker and Christensen. Voting no: Supvrs. H. Johansen, D. Johansen, Brown, Kienholz, Caspersen, Rattel, Masters, Arcand, Nelson, Stoneking, Hartung, O'Connell, Bergstrom, N. Johnson and W. Johnson.) Resolution failed.

RESOLUTION 51-10

RESOLUTION TO DISALLOW CLAIM OF ABBEY HIMLIE WHEREAS, on April 30, 2010, Claimant Abbey Himlie, by and through her Guardian Ad Litem, served a Notice of Claim and Claim for Damages upon the Polk County Clerk; and WHEREAS, said Notice of Claim and Claim for Damages demands against Polk County to pay Claimant the sum of $50,000.00 (fifty thousand dollars), allegedly for medical expenses incurred as a result of the negligence of Polk County; and WHEREAS, upon review of said Claim, the County's insurance company has recommended that the County Board disallow said Claim.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Polk County Board of Supervisors disallows the Claim of Abbey Himlie, as made through her guardian ad litem, on April 30, 2010.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 893.80(1g), no action or claim may be brought against Polk County or its officers, boards, committees, agents or employees after six months from the date of service of this notice.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall constitute a Notice of Disallowance, and that a certified copy of the same shall be served by certified mail, return receipt requested, upon Claimant Abbey Himlie c/o her Guardian Ad Litem, Rolv Slungaard and respective attorneys.

Funding amount: N/A. Funding source: N/A. Date Finance Committee Advised: August 11, 2010.

Recommendation: Passage.

Effective date: Upon Passage.

Approved as to form: Jeffrey B. Fuge, Corporation Counsel.

Date Submitted to County Board: August 17, 2010.

Resolution adopted by unanimous voice vote.

Submitted and sponsored by the Finance Committee: Brian Masters.

Res. 51-10 - To Disallow Claim Of Abbey Himlie. Motion (Masters/O'Connell) to approve. Corporation Counsel Jeffrey Fuge addressed the resolution.

Motion to approve Resolution 51-10 carried by unanimous voice vote.

Resolution adopted.

RESOLUTION 55-10

RESOLUTION TO ADOPT AND TO AUTHORIZE A RAZING AND REMOVAL CONTRACT WITH THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WHEREAS, as part of U.S. Highway 8 construction project in St. Croix Falls, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation intends to have razed and removed the buildings located at 1301 N. 208th Street (Midwest Vinyl); and WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation has determined that it is more feasible and advantageous for highway purposes to conduct the razing and removal contract with a local governmental unit; and WHEREAS, in adopting the 2010 budget, the Polk County Board of Supervisors had approved and allocated the cost of such razing and removal contract as an expenditure of the Parks, Buildings and Solid Waste Department.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Polk County Board of Supervisors adopts and authorizes Polk County to enter into a razing and removal contract with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Polk County Board of Supervisors authorizes and directs the Polk County Parks, Buildings and Solid Waste Director to sign and to administer on behalf of Polk County said contract with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and those contracts with subcontractors that may be necessary to perform the provisions of the razing and removal contract with Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

Funding amount: $60,000.00.

Funding source: Recycling Reserve Fund. Project Costs Reimbursed By Wis. Dept. of Transportation.

Date Finance Committee Recommendation: 2010 Budget Process.

Effective date: Upon Passage.

Approved as to form: Jeffrey B. Fuge, Corporation Counsel.

Date Submitted to County Board: August 17, 2010.

Resolution adopted by unanimous voice vote.

Submitted and sponsored by: William Johnson.

Res. 55-10 - To Adopt And To Authorize A Razing And Removal Contract With The Wisconsin Department Of Transportation. Motion (Jepsen/Moriak) to approve. Debbie Peterson, Director of Parks and Buildings, addressed the resolution. Motion to approve Resolution 55-10 carried by unanimous voice vote.

Resolution adopted.

Supervisors Reports were given.

Motion (Kienholz/Christensen) to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned 9:45 p.m.

RESOLUTION 52-10

RESOLUTION TO DISALLOW CLAIM OF REBECCA HIMLIE WHEREAS, on April 19, 2010, Claimant Rebecca Himlie, served a Notice of Circumstances of Claim for Damages Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 893.80(1)(b) and Itemized Claim for Damages (hereinafter "Claim"), upon the Polk County Clerk; and WHEREAS, said Claim demands against Polk County to pay Claimant the sum of $50,000.00 (fifty thousand dollars), allegedly for damages that Claimant asserts to have incurred as a result of the negligence of the Polk County Highway Department in failing to construct, maintain and/or repair County Road S; and WHEREAS, upon review of said Claim, the County's insurance company has recommended that the County Board disallow said Claim.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Polk County Board of Supervisors disallows the Claim of Rebecca Himlie, as served upon the Polk County Clerk on April 19, 2010.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 893.80(1g), no action or claim may be brought against Polk County or its officers, boards, committees, agents or employees after six months from the date of service of this notice.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall constitute a Notice of Disallowance, and that a certified copy of the same shall be served by certified mail, return receipt requested, upon Claimant Rebecca Himlie and her attorney.

Funding amount: N/A. Funding source: N/A. Date Finance Committee Advised: August 11, 2010.

Recommendation: Passage.

Effective date: Upon Passage.

Approved as to form: Jeffrey B. Fuge, Corporation Counsel.

Date Submitted to County Board: August 17, 2010.

Resolution adopted by unanimous voice vote.

Submitted and sponsored by the Finance Committee: Brian Masters.

Res. 52-10 - To Disallow Claim Of Rebecca Himlie. Motion (Masters/ Edgell) to ap-prove. Corporation Counsel Jeffrey Fuge addressed the resolution. Motion to approve Resolution 52-10 carried by unanimous voice vote. Resolution adopted.

STATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTY OF POLK

RESOLUTION 53-10

RESOLUTION TO REQUIRE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF VACANT POSITIONS BY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR FOR 2010 THE HONORABLE SUPERVISORS OF THE POLK COUNTY BOARD:

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I, Carole T. Wondra, County Clerk for Polk County, do hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the County Board Proceedings of the Polk County Board of Supervisors Session held on August 17, 2010.

Carole T. Wondra Polk County Clerk

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tion, or even more ... but no one knows - you have to have the bidders here.”

The auction will be held over three days, Sept.

7, 8 and 9 - a midweek auction which indicates this is not your normal, Saturday event designed for the spontaneous weekend visitor.

“We’ve gotten inquiries from people in nearly every state in the United States as well as Germany, Ireland, Belgium, England and Australia,” said Freeman, who has helped oversee the site setup of the auction which has taken most of the summer.

Every square inch of the outbuildings were utilized in storing the tractors and machinery, leaving little room to spare in extracting them, some having to be dragged to the field where they now sit in six or seven rows spread out over an acre or more of land.

“I always used to call this junk,” said Freeman, who spent time on the farm as a child and who just recently retired back to the Grantsburg area.

“But now I can’t say that anymore, seeing the interest that’s being shown.”

Antique automobiles - including a 1910 Buick touring car and a 1921 Studebaker - will each be sold to the highest bidder next week as part of the Morris Blomgren estate auction at the Blomgren home near Falun. - Photos by Gary King

Rare models Jorgensen said some very rare tractors are among items being sold, including one so rare that only two such tractors exist in the world and Blomgren’s is in better shape.

There’s a 1924 John Deere Spoker D with a flywheel that has spokes as opposed to being solid.

And a John Deere Waterloo Boy, made in Iowa.

There are wooden reapers - ones pulled by a horse or ox - that have a wooden arm that would come around and scrape off what it would cut and leave it in windrows.

The steam and collector tractors, threshing machines, collector cars and trucks and other construction equipment are set to be auctioned off on Thursday, Sept. 9.

Collectors not present in person at the auction may opt to take part in the auction via their computers, logging into houghtonauctions.com, where they can place bids by proxy.

Lifetime of collecting Blomgren was born in 1916 at the farm where he spent his entire life. He farmed and operated a sawmill - and living alone with a dual income, he began to invest his extra cash in what turned out to be his real life interests - auctions, flea markets and machinery shows.

“He was buying all these things many years ago when people were getting rid of them as junk, you might say,” Jorgensen said.

Over the years there were times when, much to Jorgensen’s chagrin, Blomgren would stuff his billfold with several thousand dollars in cash and head for an auction that had something he wanted.

“Sometimes he’d get there early and drive his car right up to the item and park next to it - that’s how you knew he was serious about buying it and you kind of knew he’d get it,” Jorgensen said.

It was unusual for Blomgren to part with the items he collected but not long before he died he agreed to sell a huge Minneapolis-Moline tractor to a man with the condition the man would get it running and exhibit it at least one year at the Minnesota State Fair.

That tractor is on display at this year’s state fair - at the well-known Machinery Hill.

At one time, Jorgensen noted, Blomgren considered turning his farm into a museum, but he was concerned about liability - people potentially getting hurt on his property.

He would show off his collections to church groups and anyone who showed interest, guiding them through narrow paths around the machinery stored in his largest shed. Sometimes visitors would have to turn sideways to navigate the tour.

Blomgren was not only knowledgeable about the things he collected, he was also a talented machinist and blacksmith, according to Jorgensen.

Taking a well-deserved lunch break are auctioneer Todd Houghton (background, on phone), Jan Freeman, niece of Morris Blomgren, and workers helping to sort out and set up items for the crowds expected at next week’s auction. Photos at left show a vintage Westinghouse television set and antique scooter.

One of several rare tractors on sale is this 1920s tractor and plow manufactured by the Indiana Silo & Tractor Co. LEFT: This 1904 Schacht Model K Runabout not only runs but it comes with the original guide. Schacht was a buggy producer that started a sideline business of producing automobile components. This model was the company’s first auto, powered by a twocylinder, 10-horsepower engine.

End of an era Never again, Jorgensen said, will there be a collection in this area of this scope.

“We lost the sawmill collection of Vernon Peterson - that was split up - and now this one is going,” Jorgensen said. “It certainly marks the end of an era.”

Jorgensen said people should go to the auction just to see the variety of items Blomgren meticulously saved.

“They may not know what it is, but they will enjoy it,” he said.

He may go himself on Thursday - the tractor day - but not to add to his own collection of vintage tractors, rather just to watch the proceedings and perhaps reminisce.

He says his old friend might have had mixed feelings about the whole thing.

“It might make him sad, but at the same time I’m sure he’d enjoy people getting happiness out of being able to get the items.”

The shed which used to store the tractors is now housing a part of Morris Blomgren’s collections for the auction.

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Steps Studio opening soon Former library building now a saucy dance studio

by Greg Marsten Leader staff writer LUCK – For decades, librarians have encouraged quiet walking, whispering and keeping to yourself.

Scrap that advice at the former Luck Library building, which is definitely not your mother’s creaky old fortress, and now encourages a little jumping around.

A lot of jumping around, actually, as the former library building on East 2nd Avenue has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent months into the all-new Steps Studio.

After years of renting space for dance classes, local dance students will finally have a place they can call home. Eileen and Ben Gutzmer’s crew of friends, family members, relatives, co-workers - and probably a few former dance students tore the former library building down to the rafters, and redid everything but the bathroom and the furnace. They added a changing room, a small office, a waiting area for parents and turned the rest of the building into a dramatic, mirror-lined dance hall, welcoming movement and expressive dance for people of all ages.

“I still can’t get over how good it looks!” stated owner Eileen Gutzmer, whose new studio officially opens on Sept. 13 and will be offering various flavors of dance instruction. Gutzmer even has a helper in part-time instructor Sarah Petersen, who is part of the program for some of the younger students.

“I’ve been dancing since I was about 7,” Petersen said, noting that she was also a student of Gutzmer’s, and now a member of the River City Cloggers dance troupe, which performs across the region and at all sorts of shows. Petersen also said she is “amazed” at how cool the new studio looks and excited to be working with Gutzmer.

“Yes, I’m super pumped!” She said with

Eileen Gutzmer (R) and Sarah Petersen will be digging into dance class at “new digs,” the former Luck Library building a laugh, admitting that she is, “Very, very excited to get to work with Eileen.”

Eileen Gutzmer and dancing are pretty well-known, locally. She’s taught jazz and tap and all sorts of classes in between to hundreds of locals - including even a few guys.

“We’ve even got a couple of boys in class now, which is really cool!” Gutzmer said, noting that she had been teaching dance for quite some time, but stepped away for a few years, passing the dancing class torch to Angie Chivers about eight years ago. Now she is taking that lead back as Chivers adds to a growing family.

“I taught for about 10 years, all over the area,” Gutzmer said. “Unity, Luck, St. Croix Falls, you name it. But I was always renting!”

So while the dancing torch has been passed back to Gutzmer, she took it one step further with an actual home base for classes. That home base was a summerlong project. The people involved have spent hundreds of man-hours converting the old library - which sat vacant for two

Mirrors, music, new floors, walls and more means the old library ain’t what it used to be.

Eileen Gutzmer (L) and instructor Sarah Petersen show off the new Steps Studio space in downtown Luck. – Photos by Greg Marsten years - into a very hip, colorful dance studio, which Gutzmer still marvels at. She said the craftsmanship and hard work that her friends and family have given to make it happen is “really just amazing ... there’s a lot of people that were helping us out.”

The Steps Studio will be offering all of the traditional dance classes for kids and adults alike, but will also add something new, since they have the space and the time for more specialized instruction.

Gutzmer said they will have the previous jazz and tap classes, “Plus a little ballet,” she said. “And we’re hoping to offer some hip-hop and lyrical dance, as well.”

They are also just starting the Zumba Latin dance-meets-fitness class, which Gutzmer had to get a special certification to teach.

“It’s not really a dance class. It’s more of a workout class,” she said, adding that the Zumba offerings are four times a week, with most people taking them twice weekly. “It’s kinda saucy, really ... and it’s turning into a real big thing right now!”

One of the joys of having a dedicated

dance studio is that they can try different styles, levels and types of dance, without the typical scheduling worries they’ve had to deal with in the past. Plus, they have the availability to add classes at odd times that make it more convenient for some folks before work, such as earlymorning Zumba classes.

“But really, the best part is having all the mirrors!” Gutzmer admitted with a big chortle, recalling countless trips back and forth to the car, hauling delicate, skinny mirrors in and out of rental spots over the years. “That was no fun.”

Mirrors, music, excited instructors and the space to dance like nobody’s watching makes for a happy dance studio ... or one very loud former library.

Steps Studio is open Monday through Friday in Luck, beside the senior center.

For information or class offerings, call 715566-2771, or by E-mail at stepsstudio@yahoo.com.

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The pearl of great price

Luck woman shares the treasure of salvation in Bangladesh

by Mary Stirrat Leader staff reporter LUCK — Kris Palmer believes treasure is hidden everywhere.

Treasure is hidden in every person on this planet, in each relationship we have, and in God’s gift of a relationship with us.

That’s the message she took to Bangladesh this past spring, returning for her third time to a land that tugs her heart.

Palmer first went to Bangladesh, to a small community called Baniachar, in 2004. She became connected with ministry leader Lawrence Sarker, and the work he was doing to build a school and reach local people with the hope found in Jesus.

Having the opportunity to share in the lives of the local people, providing practical help to widows, children and families, she came home with a permanent connection to Baniachar.

Fast-forward four years. Thanks to God’s provision, says Palmer, friends, families, and ministry partners have With help from Sue Rupp and Sharon Johnson of Luck, Kris Palmer took 80 gift bags to the funded the building of a school in Bani- school children in Baniachar, Bangladesh. The bags included school supplies like pencils, colachar. Along with her husband, Rick, she ored pencils and a sharpener. - Photos submitted returns to Bangladesh to visit the children and their families, bringing school supBetween 2004 and 2008, the school went plies, saaris for the widows, and a Bible from 30 students in a rented space to 80 in curriculum that teaches children and fam- a building owned by Sarker’s ministry. At ilies about the love of Jesus. that time, said Kris, there was no free education in Bangladesh, so a few fortunate families could send their children to school.

The school served children from preschool through age 10 or 11 and included a strong Christian focus.

Since she was there in 2008, Palmer said, the government in Bangladesh has changed and so has its priorities. There are now government-sponsored schools that offer free education to children up through fifth grade.

The school Palmer and Sarker founded, Glory to God School, is now primarily used to give preschoolers a good start in life, with productive things to do. It is inUsing supplies Kris Palmer brought from teresting to note, said Palmer, that this the United States, these women are making a Christian model for a preschool is being gift for children to give their mothers. The copied by another Hindu preschool close kitchen sponge will come in handy, plus the by. shell and pearl attached served as a way for Now, in 2010, Palmer has returned to the children to tell the story of the pearl of Bangladesh to again teach the students, great value. spend time with their families, provide saaris for the widows and share the “good which borders Bangladesh, and it inspired news” about Jesus.

She also had the opportunity to view the theme for her next visit — “The good land that has since been purchased for an- news of Jesus as the pearl of great price.”

Using two of Jesus’ parables found in other school in Sarker’s home village, near the book of Matthew in the Bible, about the Bay of Bengal. giving up the things we have to gain ••• Palmer said she had long been praying something better, Palmer developed a about when she should go back to five-day curriculum to share with the chilBangladesh, feeling it was time to again dren in Baniachar. The children and their make face-to-face contact with the people families learned that they are each a treasshe has grown to love and care about, and ure to God, and that he offers them the who have come to love and care about her. treasure of his love and salvation through The brightly colored saari is typical clothWhile at a retreat last winter, she came Jesus. ing for the women in Bangladesh, where de- upon a picture book about the hidden Palmer even wrote a song, which she spite the heat, even a woman’s arms are treasure found in having a relationship sent to Sarker to translate into Bangla so usually covered. with Jesus. The book was set in India, she could teach it to the children in their own language. He sent back the transla-

Kris Palmer of Luck took her own treasure box to Bangladesh to share some of the things that matter most to her — particularly family and faith. tion, and she set it to music.

As Palmer firmed up her plans to head back to Baniachar, she was faced with a limit of 90 pounds that she could take with her. This included gifts for her friends, puppets and other supplies for the Bible curriculum, and her own items.

With help from Sharon Johnson and Sue Rupp of Luck, 80 bags were made to give the children. Inside each bag were a coloring book, regular and colored pencils, and a pencil sharpener.

To help the children remember what they were learning, and be able to share it with their families, she took materials for them to make a gift for their mothers.

Each mother was to be given a kitchen sponge that had a seashell glued to it, and in the shell was a pearl representing the “pearl of great price.”

••• Finally, after months of planning and preparation, Palmer made the 25-hour trip to Bangladesh. Even the start of the trip was interesting, she said, with an overnight delay in the Chicago airport.

The extra time at the airport was wellspent, however, with long and interesting conversations with two other passengers who were also delayed.

“God put a Hindu, a Muslim and a Christian together,” said Palmer, adding that the three of them were able to share a great deal about each culture and religion.

Once there, the whirlwind of Bible school, visiting, learning and sharing began. Despite the 100-degree weather, time went fast as Palmer taught the children about how God has given each the treasure of life, of his love, of relationship with him through prayer, and of eternal life through Jesus.

The last day of the week was Good Friday, the Friday before Easter, and that day Palmer left with Sarker and his family to visit another village. Before leaving, they decorated the school for Easter, using lifesized depictions of the tomb, the angel, the apostles and the women who first saw the empty tomb.

“This scene of Jesus’ resurrection was

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Walk on the wild side Photography is a fun hobby and a walk in the woods provides many photo opportunities. Birds are tough to find now but insects, butterflies and dragonflies abound.

These photos of a white-faced meadowhawk, a monarch butterfly, a candy-striped leafhopper and a white admiral butterfly were taken by Dale Anderson during his daily walk near his rural Siren home near the Clam River. He used a Sony DSLR with a 75-300mm lens. -

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waiting for everyone when they returned to the school Monday,” said Palmer.

••• Meanwhile, over the weekend, Palmer and the Sarker family went to the village of Laudov, where Sarker’s brother and mother live. The distance between the two villages would take about 45 minutes to traverse in the United States, but it was a trip of more than two hours in Bangladesh, including a boat ride across a river.

Laudov is in an area where Bengal tigers are common, where there is no electricity or plumbing, and where hurricanes strike with regularity. “It’s a hard life for the people there,” said Palmer.

Considerate of the level of privacy Palmer is used to, a makeshift rest room was set up for her. Surrounded by a curtain, the rest room included tissue and pails of water for a shower.

One of the main purposes for the visit to Laudov was to hold a memorial service for Sarker’s father. Palmer was asked to share a message at the service, and as the time drew close she realized she did not have appropriate clothing.

“I began to feel ill at ease about what I had brought to wear,” she said. A neighbor of Peter, Sarker’s brother, offered to help, and Palmer was able to attend the service in an orange saari, with matching orange nail polish and lipstick. Although it was not her usual style of dress, she said, the others felt more comfortable

When not wearing their school uniforms, the students at the Baniachar school resemble a colorful flower garden. around her.

More than 100 people, both Hindu and Christian, attended the service, and Palmer shared a message about the rewards of serving Jesus.

••• At the end of the service, Palmer was able to pray with anyone who asked.

There have been many reports of healing through prayer, she said, and this is drawing people to Christianity.

“Jesus comes and the miracles happen,”

All of a family’s belongings fit into their one-room hut. This corner serves as a closet for the family.

she said, “and that’s when they know he’s real.”

Last time she was in Bangladesh, Palmer prayed with a little girl in kidney failure with a distended stomach. The girl was healed, she said, and the girl’s parents both came to faith in Jesus Christ.

“I’m excited to find out what all has transpired by the next time I go over there,” Palmer said.

While in Laudov, Palmer stayed in a hut belonging to Peter, his wife, and their young son. She was in Bangladesh in 2004, when their marriage was being arranged, and was now able to meet their son, Borni.

Peter’s hut, like all the huts there, consisted of one room and a porch. Unlike some of the others, however, his was made of cement rather than sticks and mud. Rather than sitting on the ground, it is elevated 6 feet.

After the last hurricane, the government of Bangladesh offered to provide one new hut per family in the devastated region.

Peter’s included steps up to a cement platform, with a 6-foot-wide covered porch and one enclosed room.

While Palmer and her husband, Rick, were in Bangladesh in 2008, Lawrence’s mother had asked them to help her build a new hut. Hers was of sticks, with gaps in the walls and not elevated off the ground. After the hurricane, when the government offered money for a new one, she also was able to have a new home.

••• One of the most exciting things Palmer

saw in Laudov, however, was a strip of land about the width of a swimming pool, and three times as long. The land was for sale at $1,500.

The owner suggested that a school should be built there, since there was none in Laudov. He was hoping to see children from grades one through five receive an education.

On Easter morning, said Palmer, she awoke to a rooster crowing “bohumulla dhawn,” which translates “great treasure.” She took it as a sign that the property should be purchased for a school.

It soon was purchased for a school, thanks to help from Impact Ministries International, led by Tom and Teresa Stamman. Impact Ministries feeds more than 1,500 children around the world, and is now also helping in Bangladesh.

The school still needs to be built, and funds raised for teachers, uniforms and supplies. At the school in Baniacher, Palmer tries to help the families by providing food at Christmas and at other times throughout the year. She also coordinates a Christmas gift package for each child, sending items the children need.

She is looking for people who are interested in sponsoring a child, at $10 per month, or to help build and equip the school. Palmer knows that as people make an investment in a child, they are investing in a “pearl of great price.”

For more information on how you can help, contact Palmer at 715-472-8070.

Chili contest and farmers market to highlight local foods at Autumn Fest ST. CROIX FALLS – For the fourth year in a row, St. Croix Falls restaurants will compete for the best chili using local ingredients as part of Autumn Fest. Last year’s winner was Wayne’s Cafe and was joined by Grecco’s on the St. Croix, Indian Creek Winery and Grille and Our Place Cafe in the competition. This year’s competition will be held from noon - 2 p.m., on Sunday, Sept. 26, at the Overlook in downtown St. Croix Falls.

This year, the event will be accompanied by the first year of the 5/10K run walk that will be starting at 8 a.m. at the fairgrounds. They will also have a farmers market for those who want to bring home locally grown produce as well as an interactive activity coordinated by volunteers from Festival Theatre.

Members of the community will be the judges of the contest, and the public is invited to enjoy a free chili lunch including the blind chili taste test, corn bread, milk and ice-cream cones served by members of the United Methodist Church. Once the ballots are counted, the winner will be awarded a traveling trophy specially made by local artist Jim Shoop. Voluntary donations from the event will go toward fighting hunger in St. Croix Falls. This year’s chili contest, like the rest of Autumn Fest, will be a low-waste event, since every serving item will be composted instead of sent to a landfill.

Autumn Fest activities taking place at the Overlook area on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 24-25, include community lunch hosted by Dr. Bont, music, art and craft fairs, information booths and demonstrations, kids activities, free horse and carriage rides, food vendors and more. Festival Theatre, the St. Croix Falls Library, the National Park Service and several businesses are also hosting Autumn Fest activities. - submitted

A fisherman returned to shore with a giant marlin that was bigJoe Roberts ger and heavier than he.

On the way to the cleaning shed, he ran into a second fisherman who had a stringer with a dozen baby minnows. The second fisherman looked at the marlin, turned to the first fisherman and said, “ Only caught one, eh?”

••• Jim had an awful day fishing on the lake, sitting in the blazing sun all day without catching a single one.

On his way home, he stopped at the supermarket and ordered four catfish. He told the fish salesman, “Pick four large ones out and throw them at me, will you?”

“Why do you want me to throw them at you?”

“Because I want to tell my wife that I caught them.”

“OK, but I suggest that you take the orange roughy.”

“But why?”

“Because your wife came in earlier today and said that if you came by, I should tell you to take orange roughy. She prefers that for supper tonight.”

••• A hunter visited another hunter and was given a tour of his home. In the den was a stuffed lion. The visiting hunter asked, “When did you bag him?”

The host said, “That was three years ago, when I went hunting with my wife.”

“What’s he stuffed with?” asked the visiting hunter.

“My wife.”

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motivation for writing and in truth there are many reasons. It isn’t the money because I couldn’t possibly John W. Ingalls spend all of the money I get by writing. In fact I couldn’t give it all away either as I receive nothing of any material value from my efforts. In fact what I gain by writing is priceless in comparison. I write for the same reasons gardeners garden, hikers hike, readers read and coaches coach. It gives us enjoyment, a sense of identity and a sense of purpose to do something for the common good. Somewhere in middle age there develops in most of us a passion to do something from which we receive nothing of material value and yet the value we receive from the process far exceeds any price tag we may hang on the process. It is the basis behind being a volunteer. I like to believe I am volunteering my time and effort to make one small moment in your life a little bit better.

I had dreams of being a writer long before I ever put on a latex glove and picked up a stethoscope. During my stint in the U.S. Army in the 1970s I saved up my money and bought a blue manual typewriter at KMart with which to begin my career as a writer.

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The weather was perfect, and everyone was glad since the ceremony was outdoors.

We all sat on the edge of a golf course, with giant white pines overhead and a stiff breeze. I was Carrie Classon surrounded by northern Minnesota accents. The minister talked a little bit about the young bride being a good helpmate and Shania Twain played on the stereo speakers.

I stared into the bright sunshine and wondered, for a moment, where on earth I was.

Later that evening, my beau Daniel danced with his daughter and the bride danced with her father, Daniel’s good friend. As I watched them dance under the bouncing disco lights, I suddenly remembered disco lights from last summer.

I had just returned from three and a half years in Africa. Before settling into my little farmhouse, I went on a cruise to Alaska with my immediate family and shared a cabin with my wise 6-year-old niece, Isabelle. I brought a portable disco ball, figuring a girl really needs a disco ball if she is going to share a cabin with her single auntie. I remember falling asleep as we watched the green lights bounce off the walls and wondering what was waiting for me.

When I returned to my little farmhouse, I discovered my house sitter had neatly packed everything I owned into boxes following no organizing principal that I was able to decipher. For several weeks I opened mysterious boxes and disposed of the contents and, in the end, I never did find my kitchen knives.

But in the midst of opening all those boxes, exactly one year ago, I started writing this column.

I thought, since I had no idea what was going to happen next, it might be fun to chronicle the journey.

Letters from

Home

I figured that, while my circumstances were perhaps a little different, there were quite a few of us in the midst of changes and discoveries, whether they involved boxes in the basement or places in our heart.

I wrote about the loneliness I felt at times in returning alone to a world that seemed very two-by-two. I wrote about online dating, the cowboy I met who chased storms, and the fellow who claimed to be from Atlantis. It was good to be able to share the strange and disorienting experience of being a very-forty-something dating for the first time in more than a quarter century.

Then Christmas came. My brother-in-law gave me two excellent kitchen knives, I met Daniel, and my life improved in innumerable ways.

Yesterday, I sat under the green spinning lights and realized that I really had no better idea what would happen next than I did a year ago on that boat to Alaska. But I also realized that my life was very rich, and I was not afraid.

Change is what happens if we are still alive, and I am a lot more accepting of both the necessity of change and my inability to control it than I ever was before. There are still things I would like to do and places I would like to see, but I spend a lot less time worrying about when I will do those things and when I will see those places than I used to. And I think this column has helped me to remember what is good in my life and what is right.

It is good to use a sharp knife, spend a sunny afternoon with someone you love, and watch the disco lights dance against the wall. It’s good to just remember where on earth I am.

Till next time, —Carrie

Grantsburg's music talent to perform for Saving Iver's Mountain benefi fitt at the Chateau Winery GRANTSBURG – Grantsburg’s own Karl Wicklund and his band Shotgun Johnson and the Mississippi Seven, along with today’s young talented musicians of the Grantsburg High School jazz band under the direction of Andy Schulz, will be performing at the Chateau St. Croix Winery, located on Hwy. 87, north of St. Croix Falls on Saturday, Sept. 11, from 2-6 p.m. The wine and appetizer tasting and silent auction event will benefit the Saving Iver’s Mountain campaign and bring awareness to protecting the St. Croix River watershed.

Protecting the Trade River from contamination from the proposed traprock mining on Iver’s Mountain is a

major environmental concern shared by the St. Croix River Association. The Trade River, near the proposed mining site, flows into the St. Croix River and is defined as part of the St. Croix River Watershed. The lower St. Croix was recently listed as one of the most threatened waterways in America.

Tickets are on sale for $10 by calling Pam Petersen at 715-472-8344 or $12 at the door. All proceeds will go toward costs incurred in the fight to save this geologic treasure. For further information about Iver’s Mountain please see the Web site www.friendsofiversmountain.org. - submitted

Burnett County Historical Society annual meeting set DANBURY – The Burnett County Historical Society will hold its annual meeting on Friday, Sept. 10. The meeting will be held at Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park at 5:30 p.m. On the agenda will be reports of the president, treasurer and director. Included in the reports will be a written report of the work done in the Fort’s History Research Library over the past year. The membership will hear a report of the nominating committee and will vote on four board members for a three-year term. The board of directors consists of 12 members and three ex-officio members with four director terms expiring each year. was born. My wife, Tammy, was my greatest fan and she gave me a gift of Webster’s Thesaurus and written on the inside cover is “For my husband on his 19th birthday, I Love You, Tammy.”

MD While my writing desires didn’t die, they did take a 30-year hiatus.

Writing is not a means to pay the rent but rather it is a way for me to escape from the stressors of my day.

Living the life of the small-town doctor isn’t always exciting, in fact sometimes it can be a bit boring. If I looked back over my schedule after the end of a long day it may look something like this, Patient No. 1, sick, wanted pills; Patient No. 2 sick, didn’t want pills; Patient No. 3 not sick but wanted pills; Patient No. 4 brought note from wife so he wouldn’t forget how sick he was; Patient No. 5 brought long list and wife; Patient No. 6 couldn’t remember why he was here … and so on. This is the diary of most of my days, however, sometimes my days are punctuated with embedded foreign objects, gaping wounds and crooked limbs. I hesitate to say I enjoy those events; however it does make my day more interesting. Writing lets me forget about the pain of today and allows me to daydream about my childhood and all of the goofy ideas and troubles I have encountered over the years. Putting these memories down on paper in a way that is readable and sharing it with you is a great escape for me.

Part of me wants to tell stories and tell them well but I always doubt myself, and my ability to tell a

Following the business meeting a special presentation will be given by Carole Fure on “Why do people do genealogy and how to get started.” Carole has been studying genealogy for years and is currently working on putting her own ancestors story together. Many people have found the History Research Library at the Fort extremely helpful when researching their own ancestry.

Volunteers are available to help in this regard.

The evening will end with a light supper prepared by the board of directors. All members of the historical society are urged to attend. - submitted good tale. It may be difficult for you to believe but everything I have written so far is nothing more than snippets of my life (with a few embellished points).

Someday I want to write a novel. I realize this may be an idea or dream shared by many and it may never come to fruition but it is a reasonable goal. I view it as an extension of my current writing style and much like playing a musical instrument. If I can say that my current column is analogous to playing chopsticks on the piano then perhaps writing a novel is comparable to playing Chopin or Beethoven. I may be able to play chopsticks very well but there is something that pulls me onward to try new ideas and to develop new skills. It is also like making appetizers all of the time and never preparing an entire meal. It is satisfying but sometimes you just want to sink your teeth into something meaty and substantial and have a good chew.

Finally I am amazed and richly blessed by the pleasure many of you have experienced from what I have written. Some of you have told me that while struggling with chemotherapy, broken relationships, physical illness and just the tedium of daily living you have found the ability to laugh at me and at yourself through my writing. Whether it is a story about burnt beans, killer beets or learning how to communicate with your husband or wife, you can relate to it and see part of yourself in the story. I try to weave some basic message or theme into each column, seasoned with a liberal dose of humor. If you see some value in these clips let the editor know and pass them on; if not, then when you are done at least you have something in which to wrap dead fish.

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River Road

Rambling at the Edge We made it to Seattle after a week on the road through Canada. We are at the edge of the frontier—just water ahead.

Canada was interesting and we had no bad experiences, but the whole way through I felt somewhat uncomfortable.

Right now, we are staying with Cousin Sally in her big house in the Queen Anne neighborhood, and I still am uncomfortable for the same reason.

You know how it is when you stay with someone else—you try to be on your best behavior and try to be neutral on politics and religion so you don’t have to bother straightening them out; well that was true the whole time in Canada.

We were in a foreign country by their permission, as guests and representatives of the U.S. We might be deported for any misstep. A whole week of behaving like your mom is watching can get to be pretty tiresome, and for me doubly so because I had to behave and to try to keep Margo in line too!

So after we got through U.S. customs, did the obligatory kissing of our native ground, we relaxed a day or so and then were at Cousin Sally’s again trying to behave. Gets to a person after a while.

We came into the U.S. in far northeastern Washington and after a week tenting it, decided to stay in a hotel in Colville, a town of 5,000 people in a pretty Rocky Mountain valley. It cost only $43 with taxes and was pretty nice—a shower and comfortable bed and a minimum of bed bugs, scorpions and rattlers and drunken Montanans.

Just the night before we paid only $4 to stay in a national forest campground, just a tent site and fire ring with a privy and water down the lane. Just like in Canada, there were signs warning of bears and telling you to keep all food in the car so as not to have them drop in the tent for a visit. My strategy camping in bear territory is just before going to bed, stroll around the other campsites dropping gobs of peanut butter to attract bears away from us. Seems to work pretty well, as our only visitor on the whole trip was a big moose and her mooseling, more interested in nibbling the brush than bothering us.

Driving through the Great Plains and into the Rockies is, of course, very scenic and beautiful. You’ve got your fruited plains with their amber waves of grain, then your purple mountains majesty with their winding roads forever going steeply up then steeply down with their sheer cliffs to the side; the plethora of alpine flowers; the verdant pines and spruces and brightly colored rock faces; your glimpses of tree-framed, snow-covered peaks, your plunging waterfalls and roaring creeks, and all those Kodak moments. After a few days of winding up and winding down you long for one of those protracted stretches of Saskatchewan highway that rises and turns about 1 centimeter per 100 kilometers and you have the time to leisurely study that single hay bale 10 minutes down the road.

While moteling it in Colville, we took in the Saturday morning farmers market.

Having spent our own Fridays at the Eureka market this summer, we wanted to find out about one out here.

“We raise most any vegetable we can here. We plant in May and have frost in September and have to irrigate everything—pretty dry on our side of the

Give me a spear I just got back for the third time in as many days from the South Fork rifle range. I spent three sessions attempting to sight in an inline black powder rifle with a new scope.

The first time, I removed the breech plug and bore sighted at 25yards. This worked pretty well; I had the shots on the paper at 50 yards after only 20 shots.

There wasn’t a decent group, it was more like a shotgun pattern, but I was pretty excited about hitting the target. It got dark so I had to quit shooting.

The second day I went to the range in the morning so I would have more time to tighten the group. Before the first shot I removed the breech plug to clean the barrel. When I looked down the bore it was like the inside of a cave at mid-

Ramblings Collected by Russ Hanson

Farmers markets were full of fresh fruits and vegetables in Washington state. The Rambler traded bottles of maple syrup for twice their Wisconsin value in Washington produce.

In the stores you had to pay $10 for syrup imported from Canada for the same size Aunt Jemargo’s bottle that costs only $5 at the Eureka Farmers Market. – Photo submitted Rockies,” said a woman in her early 30s wearing a below-the-knee calico dress and straw hat, one of those earth women that inspires an earthy lust in her fellow man.

“This is the last of our raspberries—up a little higher on the mountain so they are later season than then ones down by our house. We have some fruit trees planted but not bearing yet. Trying to live off of the land,” added her husband, a wiry bearded man, who, if I were of an older generation, I would describe as a hippie.

“Margo and I sell maple syrup at a farmers market in Wisconsin every Friday afternoon,” I told the couple. Of course, they had to hear about how to make syrup and said it wasn’t made anywhere around the area. “Would you be interested in trading a bottle for some raspberries?” I asked. “Sure, we would love to try it.” So for a small bottle of syrup we got two packages of raspberries—good, but not as good as Mom’s patch.

“I have 55 hives of bees. I keep them at my home a few miles out of town,” said another young man selling honey for $5 a pint in fruit jars. “Would you trade a jar of honey for a bottle of syrup?” he added, having seen us do the raspberry trade.

We had a case of bottles in the trunk as gifts for our cousins, but decided to use a few for trading for homegrown and home-baked food—always seems to taste better than then stuff in the grocery stores.

We seesawed and corkscrewed our way across northern Washington state on Hwy. 20 before stopping at another national forest campground on the edge of the Cascades—the name given to the last set of mountains before the Pacific coast.

“Look at this,” I showed Margo the back tire edge worn down to show steel wire showing through the rubber. Both back tires were worn down before the trip, but with front-wheel drive, the back ones sort of coast along anyway, and it had looked to me that they would make a few thousand more miles. “If they hold up over this last mountain, we will get new ones at the first big town ahead.”

In our years of traveling, we have had lots of tire troubles. Part is due to the

Irregular Columnist Brooke Biedinger night. After running a cleaning patch soaked with cleaning fluid through the bore five times I could see the rifling. I ran a paper clip through the flash hole in the breech plug, liberally greased the plug and screwed it back into the barrel.

I dropped two Triple Dirty pellets into the muzzle and pounded in a 260-grain sabot bullet. Now I was ready to insert the 209-primer and take a shot. The sandbag rest was rock solid and the first shot at 100 yards was on the target 6 inches low and 2 inches to the right. By adjusting the scope eight clicks left and

back roads we like to roam, and part is due to my thrifty nature, I replace no tire before its time. When a tire won’t stay inflated with tire gunk or shows its innards, or shakes us into hourly bathroom stops, only then has that tire reached its time.

We buy our tires at Sam’s or Wal-Mart, mostly because they are the only place anymore you can find that is open on weekends if you have tire trouble. Gas stations don’t do tires anymore—they just pump junk food and gas. Auto repair shops couldn’t think of being bothered on weekends. So you end up with the big chain stores.

Driving the last day of scenic curves, I took the left-hand turns fast to raise the weight off the ailing tire and slowed for the right hairpins to rest it a little. As we coasted on down the last slopes, we found a Wal-Mart near Everett, Wash.

“Can get you in and replace the two rear tires and be done in 90 minutes,” said a middle-aged chunky man with coveralls greeting customers in front of the big repair bays. “Got three ahead of you,” he continued as he entered our needs and desires into his handheld computer, took our keys and sent us to the store to browse while waiting.

The built-in Subway store by the cash registers offered a sub breakfast, but it turned out to be at least average for your bread and stuff in a sandwich-style meal.

We rambled around the store killing time. I bought a $9 earphone with a teeny-tiny plug to work with my cell phone and an extension of service for another year with a 1,000 minutes (about $100). “The earphone is supposed to make the phone into an FM radio,” I told Margo.

I am hooked on cell phones since Mom’s heart attack. I didn’t use one before that. Son Scott gave me his old Tracfone when he upgraded to a regular cell phone service to afford extended and necessary talks with a girlfriend in New York. “It has a camera, does texting and regular calls and is pay-as-you-go with 400 minutes and four months left on it,” he told me.

I was really against carrying phones and pagers from when I worked at Mayo where I was on-call so everyone could 24 up I should be zeroed – in my dreams. After eight more shots I had another pattern going but no group. It was a still day and with all the smoke I figured the fire department might drop by.

I went through the cleaning ordeal again, shot an X-ring round and went home for a nap.

That night I called Bart to tell him his Kansas muzzleloader hunt was in jeopardy due to equipment malfunction. He suggested I try 90-grains of some special granular powder with the same bullet and a clean gun. If we weren’t buds I would have told him I’d rather have a root canal.

The next day I had a big breakfast so I would have the strength to finish my assignment.

When I got to the range I repeated the gun-cleaning ordeal and loaded the gun

find you wherever you were hiding out, even in the toilet. As a computer programmer, I liked to work uninterrupted for long periods of time—to concentrate on complex logical problems, and so tried to deal with everyone through email where I could pick a time to read them, ruminate over the response, and reply with some thoughtful consideration of their questions or problems (the kind of calls I got). You couldn’t hide with a cell or pager.

With Mom’s heart attack and the logistics of keeping track of ambulance moves, doctors at three sites, relatives updates visits and directions, I started using the cell, and found out I liked it. I mostly use the texting part—it is the closest to email. You can answer an incoming message at your convenience; you can compose your thoughts and can send it knowing the person will read it sometime rather than taking a chance on trying to get them live when they are driving down the freeway and leave them dead in the ditch. The very limited text amount that you can enter and the relative pain of typing it in on a tiny keyboard encourage people to get to the point. Even the spell guessing feature where you type a few characters and it guesses your word acts as a good spell checker. On my phone, a text message counts as three-tenths minutes of phone time, actually, pretty reasonable.

Margo has one too and uses it much too often to offer advice to me—luckily you can block certain numbers.

I would drop my regular phone service at the cabin and just use cells, but the wireless service is so spotty down the hill west of Hwy. 87, you can’t depend on it.

Up the hill on the east edge of the farm, cell service is fine. My neighbors to the west often park at the top of the hill having driven out just to make a call or two.

I have been thinking of putting a cell phone parking area in the corner of my cornfield along Hwy. 87 just to accommodate the cell users. If I added a coffee drive through and wireless and a few drive-by outlets (and maybe pancakes with pure Aunt Jemargo-brand maple syrup), probably would do pretty good!

All we need is a little ambition on Margo’s part to take it on.

By the time you have digested this week’s column, we will be on our way back home—probably to get there by Labor Day so we can see if the pumpkins, squash, melons, apples are ready for the Eureka Farmers Market and to prepare for the River Road Ramble coming Sept.

25. Squash isn’t any good unless you mix in some butter and maple syrup! Apple pie made with maple syrup instead of sugar is the way the loggers got it back in the old days—wonderful mix of flavors.

Get plenty of Aunt Jemargo’s Pure Maple Syrup in September for the hard weather ahead. The local beaver has cut down twice as much winter branches as in a normal year and stored them under the lake, as he knows the winter will be cold and long. He cuts some maple branches too, to add flavor to the long winter nights!

with the new powder. With the gun sandbagged I touched off another shot and looked in vain for a hole in the target. That worked good. I unscrewed the breech plug etc. for the umpteenth time and went back to the Triple Dirty load.

With a clean barrel I shot another X at 100 yards. Each succeeding shot got farther away from the center. At that time a light went off – all you have to do is clean the gun after every shot or carry two guns in case you need a quick, accurate second shot.

I always wondered why soldiers in the Revolutionary and Civil wars lined up shoulder to shoulder when advancing on the enemy. If they had spread out they probably would not have been shot, except from an occasional ricochet.

My e-mail address is biedingerb@wildblue.net.

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Remembering Lake Geneva Yes, that is me in the foreground, when I was 5 or 6

years old, and we lived on the estate where my father was a gardener and greenhouse man in Lake Geneva.

In the summertime our employers left Chicago, Ill., and spent June, July and August in their lake home.

These homes were called cottages, despite the nine or 10 bedrooms, porches and all the amenities.

It was in summer that my mother worked as an “upstairs girl” in the big house. Please don’t read anything significant into that. She was responsible to clean the bedrooms and hallways, make beds, change linens and keep track of the linen closet. With both parents busy, the governess took care of me along with our employer’s children, Jane and Charlie Zimmerman.

We weren’t taken outside dressed in play clothes, but in regular adult clothes made to size.

Below the portico and that funny old car, Lake Geneva stretched out its deep and blue water, and that was off limits unless an adult was with us.

In those days, the wealthy flocked to their summer cottages, and mail was delivered each weekday by boat as mailboxes were located at the end of each pier.

It isn’t easy living on the same piece of property as your employers. When I was little, I could parrot anything I heard, and my parents impressed the fact on me to be polite and not repeat everything I heard.

In fact, one day I was talking to the lady on the neighboring estate, and told her “My father don’t feel good today. Last night he drank w-h-i-s-k-e-y,” and I thought it was such an interesting new word that I dragged it out for its full effect. Mrs. Wacher of Wacher Drive, Chicago, Ill, laughed and laughed, but my father was embarrassed. My lessons were impressed on me with either a scolding or spanking or both.

A friend asked me the other day, “Bernice, don’t you ever swear?” and I had to answer “no.” As long as we lived near our employers, we all had to watch what we said and always be polite. My father spoke an entirely new language, saying, “I presume so, Ma’am” or “No, I don’t believe so.”

My entire childhood was spent being very quiet, being polite and respectful.

One of the other estates was owned by the creator of the cartoon strip, “Andy Gump.” One night the statue of A.G. was taken and has never been found. It was probably thrown in the lake, gone forever.

At one end of the lake was the Riviera, complete with sand beach, food in a building there, yacht club and boat tours for vacationers. The town thrives in the summertime.

Every year gardeners vied for honors and prizes with displays in the Horticultural Hall. Tables were set with beautiful liners and china, and grandiose centerpieces of flowers.

One year my father won a blue ribbon and silver medal for his display of vegetables. That medal was one of his most prized possessions. He brought it out of the buffet drawer to show visitors. I inherited that medal and when I hold it in my hand it makes me glad and sad, too.

I finished first grade before we moved from Lake Geneva to Oconomowoc Lake, and when school began that fall, the principal decided I should repeat

Behind the

Signpost Bernice Abrahamzon

first grade on account of the move to a new school and the fact I was so young.

No matter how hard I flapped my hand in the air, my teacher would not call on me, but said, “No, I’m not calling on you. You’ve already had this.” It was frustrating, but I became a good reader and loved books and the sandbox.

Sandbox? Yes, we had a sandbox on legs in our primary room, and sometimes, it was an Indian village (we never heard about Native American villages) or it was a farm scene with tiny toy animals, or a foreign country.

Children today find it hard to believe we had an inside sandbox, but we really did, and it became part of our curriculum in grades one through three.

Our library was a giant bookcase in the hallway.

While we still lived in Lake Geneva, my father showed me the nest of a brown thrasher with eggs in it. He considered it very rare and I was impressed.

Anything that valuable should be in my bureau drawer with my trinkets and treasures. When he asked me if I took the tiny eggs, I told him why. That was another lesson impressed on my bottom.

Lilacs in bloom One misbegotten lilac bush is now in bloom in late August, almost September. One of my sons brought in a sprig of lavender lilac, and it smells wonderful.

What a strange summer we are having.

Until next week, Bernice

“A common eye problem for people with diabetes is cataracts, the clouding over of the lens of the eye, blocking out light and distorting vision,” Quick said. “Cataracts are the world’s leading cause of blindness.”

This is the third year OMC is sponsoring these free health seminars. Each focuses on a difDiabetes educator An- ferent health topic and features drea Peterson, RD, professionals from specific Osceola Medical Center. fields to present information and answer questions.

– Photos submitted Eye Care and Diabetes will be presented Tuesday, Sept. 14, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., in OMC’s Cascade Room. All seminars are open to the public but space is limited. Call 715294-4936 for more information and to register. - submitted

Incredible edible mushrooms presented on Sept. 11

ST. CROIX FALLS – If you are interested in wild mushrooms then this is for you—a workshop all about identifying edible wild mushrooms presented by an experienced, self-educated mushroom hunter. Join Leslie Jo Meyerhoff Saturday, Sept. 11, from 1 to 3:30 p.m., at the Ice Age Center at Wisconsin Interstate Park to learn all about local wild mushrooms. Given in two parts, the first hour will focus on identification and habitats, the second hour more on the variety of edibles as well as health benefits, cultivation, preparation and preserving your harvest.

Meyerhoff has lived in Polk County nearly 20 years and has been successfully harvesting wild edible mushrooms for the last 10 years. She has eaten close to 70 different kinds of mushrooms—many which are easily identifiable.

Compiled by Bernice Abrahamzon

50 Years Ago Specials at the Frederic Co-op Super Market included thick-sliced bacon, 2 lbs. at 95¢, watermelons at 59¢ each, new potatoes at 10 lbs. for 49¢ and French dressing at 19¢ for an 8-oz. bottle.-Good buys at Route’s Super Market, Frederic, included tomato soup at 9 cans for 98¢, Banquet frozen pot pies at 3 for 59¢, Roly-Poly peas at four tins for 49¢ and instant Hill’s Bros. coffee at $1.29 for a 10-oz. jar.-Ray’s Firestone Store advertised Frigidaire refrigerator/freezers at a price as low as $3.50 per week.-Hesson-Wright Inc., Luck, advertised harvesting machinery.-The Coomer Old Settlers picnic was held Aug. 7 at the Siren Park.-The Burnett County Audubon Society members visited in Sarona at the Audubon camp.-Burnett County farmers were urged to watch their demo plots of crops.-Residents were urged to kill mosquitoes with Dyna Fog jet fogger available through Camp Northland, at Big Clam Lake, Siren.-“Farming is a Way of Life” was written

by Jim Taylor.-Obituaries included Mrs. Vernon Buss, John P. Nelson, Helen Erickson and Edward Anderson.-Palm Beach pontoon boats were available at Sporting Goods and Surplus Store at Taylors Falls, Minn., for $389.

40 Years Ago Hundreds paid tribute to Dueholm at Democratic testimonial dinner held at the elementary school, Amery.-A car was stolen from a party in Red Wing, Minn., and left at the Theodore Johnson farm, Trade Lake.-Specials at Anderson’s Store, Siren, included beef liver at 49¢/lb., ring bologna at 79¢ for 10-oz. pkg., Hill’s Bros. coffee at 2 lbs. for $1.69 and Swansdown cake mixes at 4 for $1.-Specials at Les’s Store, South Siren, included chuck tenders for 98¢/lb., sweet rolls (six in pack) at 3 packs for $1 and Russet potatoes at $1.05 for 20 lbs.-Specials at Route’s Super Market, Frederic, included apples at 3 lbs. for 49¢, carrots at 23¢ for two cello bags and sirloin steak at $1.09/lb.-The Siren Village Board published a notice to the effect that “All residents in the village must be connected to city water by Dec. 30, 1970."-All the Arrow Building Centers in Polk and Burnett counties had a paint sale at $5.95/gal. for Grade I house paint.-The 1971 line of Chevrolets and Oldsmobiles would be on display Sept. 29, at Frederic Auto Co., with the treat of pie and coffee served by Immanuel Lutheran Church, Frederic. This was a free treat, and everybody attended whether in the market for a new car or not.

20 Years Ago

Free health seminar talks about eye care and diabetes

OSCEOLA – Osceola Medical Center will again host a series of free health seminars starting this September. The first will explore various eye diseases and how they can be affected by diabetes.

“People with diabetes are at an increased risk for eye complications,” said Andrea Peterson, RD, OMC diabetes educator and one of the featured speakOphthalmologist ers in September.

Susan Quick, MD, St. Ophthalmologist Dr. Susan Quick, MD, with St. Paul Eye Paul Eye Clinic, PA. Clinic, PA, is the other featured speaker. Quick, a specialist at OMC, said, “Many eye problems go unnoticed until they become more advanced. The earlier the problems are diagnosed, the more successful the treatments can be to help save vision.

Do you remember?

Preregistration is required; call Interstate Park at 715483-3747 to register. The workshop is co-sponsored by the Friends of Interstate Park, a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to promoting a greater appreciation of the human and natural history of Interstate Park by enhancing the park’s interpretive program. The fee for each class will be $3 for Friends of Interstate Park members and $5 for nonmembers. Please bring pen and paper and a mushroom guidebook if you have one.

Interstate Park is located in St. Croix Falls, on Hwy. 35 just one-half-mile south of Hwy. 8. A Wisconsin state park sticker is required to enter the park; daily passes are $7 for residents or $10 for nonresidents. For more information about the workshop call 715-483-3747. - submitted

The area’s newest minigolf course was now open at Yellow Lake at a cost of playing three holes at $1.75 and additional round at $1.-Boat safety was stressed by state DNR.-Open house was held at the Grantsburg High School Commons on Sunday, July 1, in honor of the retirement of Mrs. Doris Olson, Leonard “Buck” Carlstrom and Dr. Byron Kopp. A short program was held at 2:30 p.m., in the high school auditorium.-Queen candidates in Centuria included Laura Fletcher, Angela Dockendorf, Marnie Carlson, Jessica Worner, Jeannette Solland, Annette Klawitter and Shannon Abrams, seven in all.-Stacy Svoboda was crowned Miss Balsam Lake.-Webster now has a bike and ski shop operated by Gerald and Debra Hayes.-A Wellness Resource Center was being formed in Frederic.-The Polk County Lakes Association was taking steps to regulate condominiums.Three were charged with fighting in Kassal Tap parking lot.-July obituaries included Mildred Lischeske, Walter Java, Raymond “Pat” Johnson, Scot Randall, Mayme Johnson, Eleanor Connor and Roy Antonson.-A Penta fire kept firefighters up all night.Peggy’s in Siren had a 13-hour sale.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER

Interstate Park Naturalist programs at Wisconsin Interstate Park

Friday, Sept. 3 A Billion Years on the Pothole Trail, 3 p.m., at the Pothole Trail sign. Join naturalist Barb Walker and hike back in time to see the geological wonders created over the last billion years.

Saturday, Sept. 4 Ancient Abandoned Riverbeds, 1 p.m., at the Meadow Valley Trail sign near the beach parking lot.

Come with naturalist Barb Walker for a beautiful hike up the valley to Horizon Rock and learn about some of the ancient geology that makes the area look like it does today.

Wildlife and What They Wear, 4 p.m., at the grassy area in the center of the North Campground. Stop by and visit with naturalist Nancy Frank and get a chance to feel the varied “critter coverings” of our woodland friends. In case of inclement weather it will be held at the Ice Age Center.

Owls: Silent Hunters of the Night, 7 p.m., at the Ice Age Center. Owls are among the most successful predators of the night because of their wonderful adaptations. Learn all about them with Walker and enjoy a close encounter with Aztec, her South American spectacled owl.

Sunday, Sept. 5 Catch and Tag a Monarch Butterfly! 1 to 3 p.m., starting at the Ice Age Center. Once again local naturalist Randy Korb will share his vast knowledge of this royal butterfly and give participants an opportunity to net and tag monarch butterflies themselves. The fee is $3 for Friends of Interstate Park and $5 for nonmembers. For registration and information call 715483-3747.

The Secrets of Eagle Peak, 4 p.m., at the Eagle Peak Trail sign in the Pines Group Camp. Join naturalist Nancy Frank for a hike up the trail to learn the secrets of the peak and see a beautiful view of the St. Croix River Valley.

Hiking the Ice Age Trail, 7 p.m., at the Pothole Trail sign. The Pothole Trail is the western terminus of the 1,200-mile-long Ice Age Trail that spans the state of Wisconsin. Come with naturalist Barb Walker to learn about the unique geology of Interstate Park, a unit of the Ice Age National Scientific Reserve.

Monday, Sept. 6 – Labor Day Hike to the Summit, 10 a.m., at the Summit Rock Trail sign. Join naturalist Barb Walker for a relaxing hike up to the summit and learn fascinating facts about the history and geology of the area and see spectacular views of the St. Croix River.

Watchable Wildlife Around Lake O’ the Dalles, 1 p.m., at the lake side of the Beach House. Join the naturalist for a leisurely one-mile walk around Lake O’ the Dalles. Discover what makes the lake unique and watch for signs of wildlife that live there.

Saturday, Sept. 11 Incredible Edible Mushrooms! 1 to 3:30 p.m., at the Ice Age Center. Join Leslie Jo Meyerhoff and learn all about our local wild mushrooms. Given in two parts, the first hour will focus on identification and habitats, the second hour more on the variety of edibles as well as health benefits, cultivation, preparation and preserving your harvest. The fee for each class will be $3 for Friends of Interstate Park and $5 for nonmembers. For registration and information call 715-4833747.

Interstate Park is located in St. Croix Falls, on Hwy. 35 just one-half mile south of Hwy. 8. For more information call Fox or Walker at 715-483-3747. Programs are free of charge, but a Wisconsin state park sticker is required to enter the park. Annual passes for 2010 are $25 for Wisconsin residents or $35 for nonresidents. Daily passes are $7 for residents or $10 for nonresidents.

News from the Service William S. Geiger, son of Pamela and Steve Geiger, completed basic training Aug. 12. He will return after graduation, at which time he will go active.

Dewey - LaFollette Congratulations to Chad and Ashley Crosby on the birth of their daughter, Morgan Louise. She was born Aug. 27, weighed 8 pounds and 11 ounces and was 20-1/2 inches long. Big brother is Chase. Maternal grandparents are Doug and Laura Coyour and paternal grandparents are Garry and Beth Crosby.

Welcome to the new little lady.

Jake, Hannah and Grace Mangelsen visited Karen and Hank Mangelsen Wednesday.

Chris and Chad Harrison were Thursday visitors of Nina and Lawrence Hines.

Hank and Karen Mangelsen visited Dave, April, Patty and Mandy Close at their home Friday evening. Dave’s birthday was celebrated.

Lawrence, Brian and Justin Hines participated in

a golf tournament at the Frederic Golf Course over the weekend. Justin was the winner of the second flight.

Karen and Hank Mangelsen went to Pattison State Park Saturday and spent the day with Larry, Heidi, Celie and Baxter Mangelsen, who were camping there for a few days.

Saturday evening visitors of Ronda and Maynard Mangelsen were Daya, Jordan and Cora Lawrence, Rob, Andrea and Michael Williamson, and Ken and Tyann Otis. Cora, Jordan and Daya stayed overnight.

Marvin and Gladys Knoop visited Sue and Roger Mroszak Sunday evening.

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A 25¢ sale was held Friday and Saturday in the yard of John Glockzin and Mickey in Frederic. Items for sale were from the rummage sale held in early August at the Lewis Church, and included clothes, books, dishes, knickknacks, etc. Shoppers seemed to enjoy it, and came with quarters in hand. They found many good bargains.

Good thing, too, as an all-church picnic was held Sunday (at 12:30 p.m. and on) in the Glokzin yard. It was potluck with lots of food, sunshine, conversation and fun.

The annual harvest supper will be held Saturday, Oct. 16, with Robin Peterson heading up the planning committee for that church event. Please mark your calendars.

It just happens that Saturday, Oct. 16, is also the Barb Munger date of the all-day writers conference sponsored by the Indianhead Writers. It was held last year around delivering them on Monday. Congratulations ladies the same date at the usual place, the Ag building on for your efforts, which was for a very good cause. the sheep station in Spooner. Free registration, lunch We didn’t have our usual amount of participants at provided and a chance to win cash prizes. Particiour activities this past week; we figured that every pants are invited to bring a story to read aloud (limit one was getting ready for the big Labor Day week- is 1,500 words). The audience will vote to determine end. Winners at 500 were Arvid Pearson, Dale the winners. In last year’s contests, Mike Vieth and Sicard, Dorothy Brown, Dean Elken and Marge Ny- Mary Jacobsen, both of the Northwest Regional Writberg. Spades winners were Marie Van Guilder, Anke ers, were two of the selected winners. Also there from Olesen, Ann Smith, Nona Severson and Gerry the local club were Pat Solomonson and Bernice Vogel. Marge Nyberg and Barb Munger furnished Abrahamzon. treats for the cardplayers.

Get-well wishes to Starr Warndahl, who underwent Our gratitude to Ruby’s Pantry for bread and half- microscopic surgery at the Amery Hospital. She went and-half cream, quilting supplies from Jim Pardun home the same day and is now recuperating at home. and cucumbers from Hazel Franseen and Virginia Wishing you well, Starr.

Martin.

The September church newsletter is in the works, Get-well wishes to Al Carlson and Ralph Sever- and will soon be in the mailboxes. son. Al was in and out of the hospital several times Nice to have fresh flowers on the church altar on last week and Ralph is mystifying the medical world Sundays. as they try to figure out why he is having pain in arm Have you noticed that the green lawns usually dry and hand. up in July and get all crispy? Not this year however, Birthdays for the month of September are Abby as the grass is still very green.

Brand and Ann Agerbeck. As usual we will celebrate Last Thursday Sheila Staples and Rick Abrahamwith them after our monthly meeting on Tuesday, zon attended a Siren-Webster school picnic at the Sept. 21, with birthday cake.

Siren Park. They then went to the Luck Museum-LiDining at Five will be held Thursday, Sept. 2, so if brary to hear Clayton Jorgenson speak on tractors. you haven’t called your reservation in do it now. He had some models with him.

CeCe is planning on serving a roast beef dinner and The schedule of Sunday evening programs at your choice of lemon or apple pie.

Skonewood is winding down with next Sunday’s proTo make reservations call either 715-349-2845 or gram being the last for this year.

715-349-7810.

The monthly meeting of the Indianhead Gem and Mineral Society will be held Monday, Sept. 13, at 7:30 p.m., at the Luck Senior Citizen Center. Please note Bev Beckmark change in date due to Labor Day holiday. The program includes a silent auction, so it’s another chance to bid on treasures.

Webster stopped in for coffee at the Beckmarks Enjoy each precious day! home in bear country. While there, they got a tour of the landscaping project going on in the backyard.

The time has come people for the biggest and best annual yard sale to hit Siren. The Siren Lions/Lioness yard sale at the Crooked Lake Park starting Friday, Sept. 3, through Sunday. Now, if there ever was something you have wanted or needed, in all likelihood you can find it at this sale.

Did you get the chance to take in the Annual Wild Rice Festival out in Hertel this year? If you have Marian Edler never gone to one you are really missing a great chance to see a tradition that has gone on for genAnother week gone and it sure feels like fall. One erations, when the Native Americans celebrate the morning I had only 48 degrees and the geese are harvest. In my book, the grand entry is the best part, flocking, getting ready to head south. but it seems to miss a little bit when two of the best, Tuesday was busy as usual. We exercised at 10 Stuart Decorah and Gene Taylor, are no longer here. a.m., then we played Skip-Bo at 11 a.m. In the afterThe young dancers are good though, as are the noon, 500 cards and Dominos were played. Winners drummers. One drummer I know, Jimmy Barker, in 500 cards were Dick Westerman, Audrey McNullen, well, was a wild child when he used to visit our home Elaine Edlund, Laurice Lambert and Roger Greenley. years ago, but he has grown up to be a very nice Winners of the 9-bid were Roger Greenley and Maryoung man. Many of our kids do if given half a ian Edler. Winners of Dominos were Jean McIntyre, chance.

Gladis Weikert and George Meixner. We welcome Don’t forget school started Wednesday, Sept. 1, Ray Nelson as the new director for cards. and there will be lots of kids out and about, so drive Thursday morning we had exercise and then carefully, we would like to see a safe school year for played Skip-Bo. In the evening 500 cards were played them all. with the following winners: Roger Greenley, Shirley Sims, Darrell Lundgren and Bren Nel Ward.

Friday mornings Bridge is played. On Friday, Sept.

2, at 1 p.m., Bingo will be played.

Remember our facility is available for rent for your LaVonne O'Brien reunion or any special occasion. Call Joyce at 715483-3466 for information.

Tom and Becky O’Brien had a family picnic at their home on Sunday, Aug. 29. Jack and LaVonne were among the guests.

Visitors at Marvel Merriams were Dennis Gravesen on Saturday and Gary and Billie on Sunday evening.

All K-12 schools are starting on Sept. 1.

Siren Senior Center Never underestimate the power of seniors. A call was received several weeks ago from the Nina Copeland Head Start Program inquiring if our seniors from the center would be interested in refurbishing some pillows that the kids from the Herzel Camp in Webster had made for their children. We thought maybe some quilting club might take the task in hand but when we found out that they were tied pillows that idea flew out the window. I mentioned the call to Elaine Lamson from Lilac Grove and she said maybe some of the gals over there would tackle the job. A trip was made to Head Start to see what the job consisted of and found out that the campers had their hearts in the right place, but the small children at Head Start couldn’t use the pillows as they were, as they were stuffed with synthetic filler and then tied. The teachers could easily see the children slowly unstuffing the pillows and who knows what they could do with it besides eating or redecorating the day care center. A van filled with 37 very large pillows were delivered to Lilac Grove on Monday and Tuesday, Elaine Lamson, Grace Imme and myself started to tackle the job and it wasn’t long before Paige Lamson, Cecelia Andrewson, Millie Hartshorn and Marge Nielson joined in. First we had to untie all of the knots in the pillows (hardest job), remove all of the stuffing and then Elaine Lamson sewed the inside of each pillow, the ladies restuffed them, sewed the opening and then retied them. The last pillow was finished on Sunday and they planned on

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Still no sightings of bears in bear country, but still they come under the cover of darkness. They do their dirty work of tipping birdbaths, pulling down feeder posts and just generally making a total mess out of the bird yard about once a week. They seemed to stay away for a little while when we started the landscaping project in the backyard and putting up the retaining wall. However, that didn’t keep them at bay for long. On one of our rainy nights, there were a total of three different bear tracks in the wet sand. One I’m sure was Miss Prissy and her yearling cub, but the big prints had to be one of the big ole boys as they were about the size of my hubby’s number 9s.

Even the tree rats seem to be thinking of things besides the birdyard. You can see them scurry around in the trees and the acorns are starting to fall.

Every once in a while late at night when all is quiet, you can hear them hit the roof. I think fall and winter are in the wings.

All you Daniels township residents, big change in the September Daniels Town Board meeting, it will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 21, because of the elections. The time of 7 p.m. will remain the same.

The Siren Methodist Church Congregation enjoyed three songs by the members of the Indianhead Choir during the service last Sunday.

Last Thursday, Harold and Virginia Larson of

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The Harmony HCE club hosted their annual picnic at Cederwood Manor on Tuesday, Aug. 24, which was enjoyed by all.

Several Orange 4-H’ers and adults exhibited at the Grantsburg Fair last weekend. The Harmony Club received first on their booth.

Reeny Neinstadt spent last week at the Lamar Johnson home and will go back Tuesday, this week to help out.

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TOWN TALK/COUNTRY CHATTER On a sunny Sunday afternoon on Lake Wapogasset at Garfield Park, families and friends of Arnell Humane Society gathered to retrieve preordered picnic baskets and enjoy the day. The event was the culmination of true community spirit, organized and orchestrated by 16-year-old Alexa Rinde. With help from her family, friends and local businesses, her Picnic for Arnell Pets fundraiser donated $1,650 to the Arnell animal shelter in Amery.

Friends of the shelter donated dry-rubbed ribs, grilled butterflied whole chickens, brats and hot dogs. The Lake Scene newspaper donated ads and articles to promote the fundraiser. Rinde enlisted her friend Jessy Erspamer and together they took orders for the baskets by making door-to-door pleas, dock-to-dock pontoon visits and a walk on the Amery golf course. With Grandmas Bernice and Bea’s salad recipes and orders in hand, a mighty crew of volunteer chefs gathered at First Lutheran Church in Amery on Saturday. Fearlessly they spent the day mixing up potato, cole slaw, shrimp, pesto bow-tie, wild rice and caprese salads.

On Sunday morning, Dad aka Paul Rinde and family friend Elizabeth Howell grilled the ribs and chickens. Mark and Marcia Johnson donated sweet corn and manned the brat grill at the park. Dick’s Fresh Market of Amery and MarketPlace Foods of St. Croix Falls donated deli containers, food prep necessities, buns and Dick’s reusable grocery bags for “picnic baskets.” The summer salads stayed cool in an Amery Express/Hometown Liquor refrigerated trailer. Cookies, bars Hi, everybody! Blacky here from Humane Society of Burnett County. A lot of people read my account last week involving me and an unfortunate-but-tasty rooster and were wondering if it was true! I can tell you that it was, and my mom even has the pho- Blacky tographic proof. To futher the story, a message was relayed to me from the chickens’ owner that said, “My chickens are organizing and are sending the feathered SWAT team after Blacky. They are clucking for justice!” And then, “P.S. I hope Blacky feels OK after eating my rooster.” Well, I felt just fine, except I was really full, and I am not scared by the notion of a bunch of silly chickens getting into a vengeful flap. For goodness sakes, my head is bigger than the rooster I ate! What can a flock of little chickens do to me? (Blacky’s mom notes Blacky has never watched the movie classic, “The Birds.”) So I say, “Bring it on, Henny Penny.” Hmmph, and I thought we were friends.

I guess I’ll stick to having friends from my own species, and people, and I’ve got four new furry pals to tell you about who have recently arrived at the shelter. First came Adam... No foolin! He’s a bassett hound mix who’s black and tan with a light ruffle of fur on his

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A check for $1,650 was delivered in a basArnell Humane ket to (L to R): Mary Bruckner, Arnell shelter Society manager by Alexa Rinde and Jessy and assorted baked goods were Erspamer. – Photo subdonated to complete the bas- mitted

kets that also contained soft drinks, plates, utensils and napkins.

All volunteers were generous with their time and talent. A good time was had by all who enlisted and made the baskets a spectacular success.

Mother mentors Lisa Rinde and Heidi Erspamer provided tremendous support and encouragement to daughters, Alexa and Jessy. Gratitude is extended to all who purchased a basket to support the shelter. If you missed it this year, maybe we can talk them into doing it again next year and you too can join the fun. neck. Next, there’s Allison. She is all right, and all white - except for her head. She’s got tan ears and a mask and has two-differentcolored eyes! My next two friends are in the Short Stuff category.

Grayson is a Pekingese mix, about 2 years old, who is a friendly little guy that likes to walk and be petted (though not necessarily at the same time - that would be kind of hard to do). Finally, there’s Bosco. Bosco appears to be a Scottie/white Westie mix.

He’s small and white with long hair and impressive ears! His both stand up at least, unlike mine.

Don’t forget, too, that the shelter still has many cats - six, I believe.

For a limited time, the shelter is extending it’s half-off offer on cat adoptions. Some of these kitties have been with us for rather a long time, and the staff and myself would like to see them find a happy home to live in. The adoption fee special is $25 for males, and $35 for females, so if you are thinking about a furry feline companion, take advantage of this limited-time offer!

I saw leaves turning colors already when I was out for my walk today. That got me thinking about fall, and our upcoming dog walk in Siren. It is during Harvest Fest on Saturday, Sept. 25, at 1 p.m. I will

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The Markville Reunion this year was one of the biggest and best yet! Over 80 people showed up to enjoy visiting, eating a meal, singing karaoke and just having a great time. Some of the out-of-towners included Elaine and Don Kelch, Forest Lake, Minn.; Jan and Dave Lund, Chetek; Curtis Erickson, Ed Schaaf, Pequot Lakes, Minn.; Maxine Smythe, Big Pine Lake; and Lillian Monson, Spooner. Gratitude is extended to Darlene Merimonti and Cheryl Wickham for spearheading this event.

Patrice Winfield, vice president of the East Pine County Wanderers, chaired the monthly meeting for August. Evelyn Johnson brought the birthday cake and door prize, a chimes set which was won by Don Mishler. August birthdays were Mary Schaaf, Darlene Merimonti and Pam Berg.

The schedule for the monthly business meeting of the Duxbury Volunteer Fire Department included a demonstration of a water pumper truck that was brought over by the Danbury Volunteer Fire Department. The board of directors voted to authorize Chief Mike McCullen to try to negotiate a price for the truck. Others present at the meeting include treasurer Patrice Winfield, secretary Dave Baker, Don Mishler, Dave Drake, Mel Elliott, Gene Wickham, Shawn McCullen, Joe and Gary Vink, Ron McCullen and Darren Spates.

Patrice Winfield hosted the annual cousin camp out at her home recently. With about 20 people coming to the potluck and communal barbecue, the event was enjoyed by all. A major attraction for children and adults alike was the sky deck – a 20-foot tower that Patrice built that has an old wooden antique ladder and a dumbwaiter for hauling supplies to me deck. The deck has a railing and has been outfitted with a table and chairs, making for a comfortable, relaxing space from which to view the awesome vista.

Nicki Panek, daughter of Sharon and Doug, Spirit Lake, hosted, at her parents’ home, an outstanding reunion attended by over 50 people. Our own Marlene and Don Mishler, along with their dog Tina, were among the guest list. Activities included swimming and an abundance of games with prizes for all of the winners.

Mary and Frank Schaaf have been quietly preparing for the autumn season. Many of the summer birds have left the Schaaf home already, includ-

be there, and I am still looking for people to pledge me. Some nice folks have already sent money in to sponsor me, but I would really like to fill up my pledge sheet! Will you help me reach my goal? If you would, you can mail a check made out to HSBC and sent it to the shelter at 7347 Midtown Road, Siren, WI 54872. Just note that it’s for me, Blacky! Or, if you want to, you can even register to walk with me!

I won’t bite, and neither will the registration fee - it’s only $15.

After the walk, the shelter is celebrating its 10th anniversary with an open house from 3 to 5 p.m. You can see our facilities, meet the shelter staff, volunteers, and my furry pals, and even have a snack if I don’t get to them first! A lot of people have never been to our shelter, and we’d like to invite anyone who’s interested to stop in and say hello. My friends there do good work.

My eyelids are getting heavy for an afternoon nap, so I will wrap things up for this week and head outside to snooze under the big oak tree. It’s cool and comfortable beneath it, even if I do get pelted on the head by an occasional acorn.

At least you don’t see me running around and screaming, “The sky is falling, the sky is falling!”

Take care, everyone, and I’ll see you here next week!

HSBC is saving lives, one at a time. www.hsburnettcty.org 715866-4096.

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ing the wrens, swallows and bluebirds.

Heidi and Danielle Carstenson came up for a two-day visit with mom and dad, Marge and Al Wolf, recently. One evening had them at Adventures in Siren for dinner, followed by a walk along the lake.

The next morning, they all had breakfast at the Hay Creek Outpost.

Marge, on the weekend, joined Evelyn Johnson, Cheryl Wickham and Darlene Merimonti to take in the Fabian, Frankie Avalon and Bobby Rydell show at the Grand Casino in Mille Lacs. My word! How old are those three singers these days?

Shirley and Jerry Blokzyl visited her mom, Ann Boyland, in McGregor last week. While there, Shirley had her annual get-together lunch with three high school classmates.

Cloverdale resident Gladys Nelson had Darlene Merimonti, Shirley Blokyzl, Pam Berg and Cheryl Wickham to lunch at her home last week.

A big event for Darlene Merimonti, of course, was the 73rd birthday party her daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Donne Siebenaler, Pine City, Minn., hosted for her. All of Darlene’s children, except one, were able to attend.

Deloris Schirmer thought it was time to air out her little white next-door cabin, so she opened it up, grabbed all of the blankets and whisked them off to the new Laundromat in Danbury. She was very pleased with that Laundromat.

On the home front, Dave and I picked up the Mishlers and headed down to Lindstrom, Minn., last weekend to tour the Karl Oskar home. This home is a 1840s replica of a Swedish homesteader’s home.

Our hosts for the afternoon were Irene and Roger Sellman, friends we’ve made via our Seven County Federation involvement. We also visited the statue of Kristina and Karl Oskar in the city center. We began our visit with lunch at the Swedish Village Cafe and concluded it with coffee and cookies at the Sellman home.

The following day, we had lunch at the Duxbury Store with Patrice Winfield and Delia Doelge, another Seven-County friend, from Mora, Minn. Delia wanted to see the home that Patrice had built so we were given a tour, and then she came to our home for a nice visit.

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With summer coming to a close this upcoming Labor Day weekend, Arnell summer hours will end. Beginning Sept. 1, Arnell Shelter Hours will be: Monday - Friday, noon to 5 p.m., Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. We hope to see you there. Arnell Memorial Humane Society, 185 Griffin Street East, Amery 715-268-7387 (PETS) or online arnellhumane.org.

Born at Burnett Medical Center:

A boy, Bentley Edaburn, born Aug. 27, 2010, to Brittany Hollan and David Edaburn, Grantsburg.

Bentley weighed 6 lbs., 5 oz. and was 18-1/2 inches long. He joins siblings Faith and David Edaburn.

Grandparents are Sherry Mesecher, Grantsburg, and Joe and Val Chapman, Pine City, Minn. Greatgrandparents are Gloria and Harold Edaburn, Grantsburg, and Vernice Valvada, Pine City, Minn.

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Born at Osceola Medical Center:

A boy, William Gary Kittleson, born Aug. 24, 2010, to Amanda and Jon Kittleson, Taylors Falls, Minn.

William weighed 8 lbs., 8 oz.

••• A boy, Chayce James Luangrath, born Aug. 24, 2010, to Kelsie Krunkkula and Jacob Luangrath, Osceola. William weighed 8 lbs., 5 oz.

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Born at St. Croix Regional Medical Center:

A boy, Zikani Morgan Gondwe, born July 22, 2010, to Annie Lupo-Gondwe and Alfred Gondwe, Frederic. Zikani weighed 8 lbs., 15 oz.

••• A girl, Brooke Marie Talmadge, born July 31, 2010, to Tawny Havlish and Chad Talmadge, St. Croix Falls. Brooke weighed 6 lbs., 8 oz.

••• A girl, Alexis Louise Arneson, born Aug. 2, 2010, to Peter and Jessie Arneson, Centuria. Alexis weighed 7 lbs., 8 oz.

••• A girl, Zella Elizabeth Murray, born Aug. 5, 2010, to Krista Murray, Osceola. Zella weighed 6 lbs., 10 oz.

••• A girl, Ella Jo Andersen, born Aug. 6, 2010, to Matt and Missy Andersen, Osceola. Ella weighed 8 lbs., 6 oz.

••• A boy, Jacob Roy Holdt, born Aug. 9, 2010, to Ryan and Monica Holdt, Centuria. Jacob weighed 8 lbs., 4 oz.

••• A boy, Westen Ray Johnson, born Aug. 10, 2010, to Jennifer and Kenneth Johnson, Clayton. Westen weighed 7 lbs., 10 oz.

••• A girl, Amaliyah Ann Danger Gassen, born Aug. 11, 2010, to Roshelle Pearson and Alan Gassen Jr., St. Croix Falls. Amaliyah weighed 7 lbs., 9 oz.

••• A boy, Mason Mark Brown, born Aug. 12, 2010, to Charity and Mark Brown, Siren. Mason weighed 5 lbs., 15 oz.

••• A girl, Carly Lee Burton, born Aug. 12, 2010, to Jeremy and Megan Burton, Grantsburg. Carly weighed 8 lbs., 7 oz.

••• A boy, Soren Vaughn Fawver Karl, born Aug. 12, 2010, to Emily and Ian Fawver Karl, Frederic. Soren weighed 7 lbs., 1 oz.

••• A girl, Leah Ann Whatley, born Aug. 12, 2010, to Jessica Whatley, St. Croix Falls. Leah weighed 5 lbs., 2 oz.

••• A girl, Mallory Marie Sears, born Aug. 14, 2010, to Aaron and Wendy Sears, Webster. Mallory weighed 8 lbs., 2 oz.

••• A boy, Evan James Hunter, born Aug. 14, 2010, to Olivia and Marc Hunter, Siren. Evan weighed 7 lbs., 14 oz.

••• A boy, Kolby John Hahn, born Aug. 14, 2010, to Cassie Schrock and Jason Hahn, St. Croix Falls.

Kolby weighed 7 lbs., 6 oz.

••• A girl, Briel Ann Berrard-Carlson, born Aug. 14, 2010, to Krystal Berrard and Reuben Carlson, Siren.

Briel weighed 8 lbs., 12 oz.

••• A girl, Willow Jane Stenberg, born Aug. 15, 2010, to Rebecca and Steven Stenberg, St. Croix Falls.

Willow weighed 7 lbs., 10 oz.

••• A girl, Delila Elizabeth Kammeyer, born Aug. 15, 2010, to Carissa and Jeff Kammeyer, Grantsburg.

Delila weighed 7 lbs., 1 oz.

••• A girl, Kelsey Grace Chelberg, born Aug.16, 2010, to Ryan and Eimile Chelberg, St. Croix Falls.

Kelsey weighed 7 lbs., 10 oz.

••• A girl, Olivia Ann Ellefson, born Aug. 17, 2010, to Jennifer and Travis Ellefson, Luck. Olivia weighed 8 lbs., 7 oz.

••• A boy, Brody Michael Welu, born Aug. 18, 2010, to David and Michelle Welu, Amery. Brody weighed 7 lbs., 12 oz.

••• A girl, Avah Isabella Slate, born Aug. 18, 2010, to Nicole Slate, Centuria. Avah weighed 7 lbs., 9 oz.

••• A girl, Karlee Lynn LaPierre, born Aug. 18, 2010, to Brent and Jessica LaPierre, Grantsburg. Karlee weighed 6 lbs., 14 oz.

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Fiddlesticks and a Beaver Club Uh-oh ... this little gnome has learned

that, once again, the folks at Folle Avoine Historical Park are planning a robust fur trade banquet for the evening of Saturday, Oct. 9, at the site’s visitors center. An event featuring fiddle and bagpipe tunes, food, pageantry, stories, fur trade characters, and more is anticipated. The intent is to share the joie de vivre (joy of life) that was displayed each winter in times past at what became known as the Beaver Club, a unique group of retired fur-trade people.

From 1785 until the 1820s, veteran traders of the North West Company and invited guests who were wintering in Montreal (the home base of North America’s fur trade) would assemble to recall their exploits and travels in the wilderness. The night would be filled with music, speeches, toasts, revelry and feasting, as the members recalled their glorious days as the “Lords of the Lakes and Forests.” Members were voted into the club, but all had to have wintered over in the wilderness furtrading areas at least once—they thus formed an elite corps of intrepid men who had traversed the continent in birch bark canoes and dogsleds.

One of this year’s Beaver Club fiddlers is Ken Hurlbut, a resident of Bovey, Minn., whose musical pedigree began when, as he explains, “my father started teaching me on the tenor (fourstring) guitar when I was 10 years old.

By the time I was 12, he had me playing rhythm for him in nightclubs and shortly after that he passed away at age

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38.” Hurlbut moved on to play in a country band until he joined the Navy, where he took up six-string guitar and taught himself the mouth organ. By the time he reached Vietnam, he was in charge of a ship’s band, for which, along with other service in that war, he was awarded a commendation for leadership.

Returning stateside, Hurlbut has been in and out of bands for many years, mostly in. Along the way, he taught himself banjo, Dobro, piano, mandolin and fiddle. He laughs as he recalls that while learning fiddle he “drove everyone out of the house for a while.” But it was the fiddle for which he has become most well-known, earning him the nickname of “Fiddlesticks.” Nowadays, he still plays in bands around northern Minnesota.

Along the way, he developed a deep interest in fur-trade times, an intrigue he traces back to meeting his wife, Lisa.

As he recalls, “her family directed parking—on horseback—at the White Oak Fur Trade Rendezvous, held at a reconstructed fur-trade fort near Deer River, Minn. The more time I spent around

that fort, the more I wanted to be involved. Since then, I have done a lot of reading on the subject and have been involved in many rendezvous.” Eventually, he found the Forts Folle Avoine Rendezvous and notes that “I have never had so much fun as I have there.

“As far as playing music while at a rendezvous, it just seemed like the natural thing to do, as it was the favorite instrument of the voyageurs. I get a lot of enjoyment from the moment when my camp is up and the sun is setting over the horizon. Then I bring out my fiddle and tear off a couple of tunes. That’s my way of saying, ‘Fiddlesticks’ is in camp and glad to be here.” A joy of life, which will be evident as he performs his repertoire at this year’s Beaver Club event.

Fiddlesticks also draws on a natural inclination for storytelling. “It seems easy for me to take an old story that I heard somewhere and reshape it into a fur-trade story,” he explains. “I love to make people laugh and storytelling is a good way to do it. I also delve into poetry, including some unique French Canadian poems, especially one called ‘The Voyageur’ because of its relevance to fur trade times.”

Being involved with the Beaver Club, he adds, “sounds like a great opportunity to learn about an old tradition from the era plus be involved with folks new to it using my stories, music, poetry, and my persona as Fiddlesticks.” He hopes that Beaver Club participants will “enjoy the night, learn a little fur-trade history and maybe get caught up in the revelry enough to want to learn more about a unique era in North America.”

Seating is limited for the Beaver Club event—advance reservations can be made by calling Forts Folle Avoine at

Ken Hurlbut, better known as Fiddlestick, will be performing music and telling fur trade stories at the Beaver Club banquet set for Saturday, Oct. 9, at Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park. – Photo submitted 715-866-8890. Besides the entertainment, a feast will be served featuring duck, elk, salmon, soup and dessert, all prepared per recipes of 1808 (the year in which the dinner is set).

The Forts will also be serving the finale of its summer pancake breakfasts on Sunday, Sept. 5, from 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.. on the visitors center deck.

Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park is located on CTH U three miles west of the Hwy. 35/CTH U intersection in Burnett County’s Yellow Lakes region.

Tours of the historic fur-trade posts and Indian village will be held during weekends in September.

Signed, Woodswhimsy

Burnett Community Library Preschool story time

Continuing with the apple theme of last week’s story time, our first book this week was Dav Pilkey’s “A Friend for Dragon.” The lonely dragon has trouble finding a friend that isn’t too busy, cranky or sleepy. A snake plays a joke on Dragon and Dragon believes the apple in his hand is a friend, albeit a quiet one. What will he do when the apple gets eaten? Cynthia Rylant’s “Mr. Putter and Tabby Pour the Tea” finds an elderly gentleman, alone in his beautiful garden and wonderful stories to tell, but no one to tell them to. He makes a trip to a pet shop and finds only peppy kittens (something Mr. Putter has not been for quite some time). Mr. Putter meets his ideal furry friend at the local pet shelter and the old, yellow cat appreciates the quiet life, good stories and tea with cream as much as Mr. Putter. Some of our preschoolers will start school in the fall and “Everyone Goes to School” by Margaret Hillert was fun, timely and invited questions by the children Please join us every Wednesday from 10:30 to 11 a.m. followed by a snack.

Donation

Gratitude is extended to Katie Spewock for her generous donation to purchase children’s books in memory of Jenny Watral.

Friends of the Library

Join us on Saturday, Sept. 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. for A Taste of Italy spaghetti dinner and raffle at the Moose Lodge on Hwy 70. Tickets are $6 in advance and $7 at the door.

Free for children under 10. Tickets may be purchased at the Burnett Community Library or from any Friends of the Library or building fund committee member. This event is sponsored by Moose Lodge 1194, Friends of the Library, and the building fund committee, all in support of the Burnett Community Library.

Fibromyalgia support group

On Wednesday, Sept. 8, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., guest speaker Karla Branstad, a massagetherapist, will speak to the group. Please contact Vicki Schaaf for more information at 715-866-5122. Everyone is welcome!

Adult book club

On Tuesday, Sept. 28, the book club will discuss Mitch Albom’s book, “Have a Little Faith.” The book discussions are open to the public and we encourage newcomers. Please call the library at 715-866-7697 to reserve a copy of the book for the September discussion.

New adult fiction books

• “The Search” by Nora Roberts • “Tough Customer” by Sandra Brown • “The Vigilantes” by W.E.B. Griffin • “Midnight Sons (Volume 2) by Debbie Macomber • “Burn” by Nevada Barr • “Crossfire” by Dick Francis • “The Day the Falls Stood Still” by Cathy Buchanan • “Foreign Influence” by Brad Thor • “Hangman” by Faye Kellerman

• “Ice Cold” by Tess Gerritsen • “Last Lie” by Stephen White • “Lydia’s Charm” by Wanda Brunstetter • “Overton Window” by Glenn Beck • “Scarlet Nights” by Jude Deveraux • “The Spy” by Clive Cussler • “Star Island” by Carl Hiaasen • “Twilight’s Serenade” by Tracie Peterson • “Mockingjay” by Suzanne Collins (young adult) • “Veil of Night” by Linda Howard • “Postcard Killers” by James Patterson

New adult nonfiction books

• “2011: Getting Financial Aid” by College Board • “2011: College Handbook” by College Board • “2011: Book of Majors” by College Board • “Recipes from the Root Cellar” by Andrea Chesman • “Sending Your Child to College” by Marie Pinak Carr • “40-30-30 Fat Burning Nutrition” by Joyce Daoust

New DVDs

• “The Last Song” • “Bounty Hunter”

New audio books

• “The Telling” by Beverly Lewis • “The Secret” by Beverly Lewis • “The Longing” by Beverly Lewis • “The Forbidden” by Beverly Lewis

New children’s books

• “Christmas Eve Blizzard” by Andrea Vlahakis • “Percy Plays it Safe” by Stuart J. Murphy • “Once I Ate a Pie” by Patricia MacLachlan • “War to End All Wars: WWI” by Russell Freedman • “Miss Brooks Loves Books” by Barbara Bottner • “Hot Rod Hamster” by Cynthia Lord • “The Curious Garden” by Peter Brown • “Dragon of the Red Dawn” by Mary Pope Osborne • “Word After Word After Word” by Patricia MacLachlan • “Shark vs. Train” by Chris Barton • “A Friend Like You” by Tanja Askani • “Mirror Mirror” by Marilyn Singer • “Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So-Popular Party Girl” by Rachel Renee Russell • “Artemis Fowl: The Atlantis Complex” by Eoin Colfer • “Artemis Fowl: The Lost Colony” by Eoin Colfer • “Artemis Fowl: The Eternity Code” by Eoin Colfer

Hours and information:

Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

For more information, contact the library at 715-866-7697, Web site: webster.wislib.org.

Online catalog: merlin.nwls.lib.wi.us/search.

Grantsburg Public Library Grantsburg Public Library is jazzing up Thanks to the Friends of the Library you will see some changes and improvements to the library. Some beautiful new bookcases have been installed in the adult area and more are on their way. We are excited for even more wonderful improvements and “jazzing” that the adult area will see in the coming weeks. Stay tuned.

Fall programs are getting ready We are getting final preperations made for our fall programs. And we are excited for the great ones we have had in past years and excited to offer a couple of new programs this year. For preschoolers, Wednesday story time at 10:30 a.m. For elementary, afterschool reading programs on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For middle and high schoolers, Youth Chess Club on Wednesdays after

school and Teen Talk, the teen book club, on Mondays after school. For senior citizens, Scrabble for Seniors on Thursday afternoons from noon – 3 p.m.

happenings at libraries and dub the participants honorary librarians. All preschoolers and their families are invited to join us for this fun time.

Teen talk Teen book club has suspended for the summer. Their last meeting was Aug. 25, where they watched the movie “Diary of a Wimpy Kid,” and ate snacks. They will pick up again in their new format on Sept. 13 from 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. If you are interested in being a part of this book club, call the library, stop by and talk to a librarian, or come for a meeting.

Youth Chess Club Youth Chess Club begins meetings on Wednesday, Sept. 22, after school. Our roster is filling up fast so if you are interested call or stop in right away. We are still in need of an adult chess master, if this is something you are interested in let us know right away. If you know of the perfect person for this position, please have them give us a call. Youth Chess Club is for all youth ages 10 and up.

Preschool story hour Preschool story hour starts again on Wednesday, Sept. 8, at 10:30 a.m. We will have a special library tour, read about silly

Scrabble for seniors We are excited to invite all senior citizens to come in to the library on Thursday afternoons from noon – 3 p.m. for a fun time of the

classic game Scrabble. We will provide the boards and coffee, you provide the fun and conversation. All senior citizens welcome.

After-school reading Please remember to consider having your elementary-age child in our after-school reading program that meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This is a great way for them to improve their reading skills.

Library hours The library is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday noon to 6 p.m., Wednesday 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 715-463-2244. Web site is grantsburg.wislib.org.

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Prairie Fire's "Sleeping Beauty" auditions at Luck School

LUCK - Auditions for Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre’s original musical adaptation of “Sleeping Beauty” will be held Monday, Sept. 13, in the Luck School gym from 3:305:30 p.m.

The Golden Age of Hollywood comes to life in this over-the-top version of the classic tale. Staged on a movie set in the 1930s, everything that can go wrong, does!

Up to 74 local young people are needed to play the roles of Rose, Mallory, Colin, Eugene, Becki, Gwen, Julia, Anna, and the rest of the movie stars; the director, assistant director, producer, cameraman, assistant cameraman, makeup girl, soundman, dance coach, sheep wrangler, coffee girl, Chauncy, Chancy, Chintzy, the re-

porter, the henchmen, and the sheep.

Auditions are open to students in the Luck School District age 7 through 18. The audition process lasts up to two hours, and all auditioners are required to be in attendance the complete time. Rehearsals will be held from 3:30 to 7:45 p.m. the remainder of the week. Performances are scheduled for Friday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m., and a Saturday matinee at 3 p.m., in the Luck School Elementary Gym. Two professional actors/directors from Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre’s staff will direct the production and play the rolls of the bumbling hypnotist and the queen diva of all stage mothers.

Tickets for the performance are $5 for adults and $3 for students and senior citizens. In addition to a grant from Polk-Burnett Operation Round-Up, all ticket income will help offset the weeklong Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre residency fee. This is the fifth year Luck Community Education has sponsored Prairie Fire, and its popularity continues to grow as students learn acting confidence and have fun throughout the week. For more information, please contact Amy Aguado at Luck Community Ed., 715-472-2152 ext.

103 or e-mail at amya@lucksd.k12.wi.us. - submitted

St. Croix Falls class of 1974 reunion

St. Croix Falls High School Class of 1974 celebrated their class reunion at Chateau St. Croix Winery & Vineyard on July 31. Shown (L to R), front row: Dale Broom, Lori (Buss) Stromberg, Kim (Johnson) Feske, Cindy (Peper) Massey, LeeAnn (Stringer) VandeKamp, Janet (Lindley) Jarchow, David Adams, Melody (Jensen) Wahlberg, Jodie (Severson) Jensen, Connie (Willard) Niles, Linda (Walker) McKusick and Stanley Swenson. Middle row: Cheryl (Peterson) Cermin, Cindy (Fisk) Newlin, Tryn Johnson, Kerry (Wagner) Bellis, Barb (Nelson) Schoenecker, Jennifer (Moryn) Zurick, Lori (Jorgensen) Josephs, Linda (Gudmunson) McCurdy, Judy (Tretsven) Parker, Elizabeth (Vasconcellos) Vierra, Lynn Swanson, Scott Hanson, Debbie, (Johnson) Klier and Kevin Norlander.

Back row: Robyn (Bystrom) Meyer, Loren Fowler, Kevin Nelson, Mark Johnson, Tim Bockert, Cindy (Olson) Berenschot, Audrey (Erickson) Preston, Merle Larson, Janet Warndahl, Keith Engdahl, Jim Fehlen, Brian Grove and Tony Scheuer. Copies of the print are available at www.enjoyinglifeandnature.lifepics.com. - Photo submitted

NWL offers gift to new babies

Rose sales begin

It’s rose-sale time again for members of the Siren/Webster Rotary Club. The kickoff to this year’s fundraiser was held Aug. 26, with (L to R) club members Gail Potvin, Tammy TwedtClose and Kelly Hibbs holding some of the beautiful bouquets that were auctioned off that day.

The roses will be delivered Thursday, Oct. 7, and orders for either red or assorted can be placed until the end of September with any Rotarian. – Photo by Nancy Jappe

As families in Polk County welcome the precious gift of a new son or daughter, Northern Waters Literacy is offering them a special gift. For every new baby born at the Osceola Medical Center and St. Croix Regional Medical Center, the family will receive a backpack, filled with a new book, a bookmark telling why and how to read to your baby, and a simple piece of literature about NWL’s free tutoring services. Northern Waters Literacy provides help to those who want to enhance their reading, writing and math skills through volunteer tutors. The backpacks are specifically part of NWL’s Grow-N-Learn program. Approximately 150 backpacks will be delivered this year between the two hospitals. “New moms love receiving a free gift,” said one hospital spokesperson. And some of the families have been able to put the backpack to good use as an older sibling prepares to go back to school this fall! If you would like more information on how you can receive free tutoring or participate as a volunteer, contact Northern Waters Literacy 1-866-405-READ or visit their Web site at northernwatersliteracy.org. - Photo submitted

St. Croix Regional Medical Center offers parenting group Sept. 2 ST. CROIX FALLS – Looking for tips and suggestions about caring for your little one during the first year of development? St. Croix Regional Medical Center offers you a parenting group, Year One: Bringing Up Baby, for parents and their babies under 1 year of age.

Beginning this Thursday, Sept. 2, from 6 to 7 p.m., the leaders will address a new child care/parenting topic of interest each session. Each evening offers a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere to learn and

meet other parents who are in the same phase of life. This month’s topic features Dr. Marsha Beyer discussing infant/child vaccines.

The classes are free, but registration is appreciated. The sessions are facilitated by health educators Angela Chivers and Sarah Shaw, who both have small children of their own. To register or for questions, please call 715-483-0431 or e-mail: sarah.shaw@scrmc.org. - submitted

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LIBRARY NEWS

St. Croix Falls Public Library Basic Computer Classes Free at the library, Thursdays, Sept. 2, 9, 16 and 23, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Register by calling 715-483-1777 or by visiting the library at 230 S. Washington St. Sept. 2: The basics – what’s a browser? where is the mouse? what’s a file? Sept. 9: The Internet – the fun begins. Sept. 16: E-mail – sending, forwarding, attaching a picture, etc.

Sept. 23: Hardware/software maintenance – backups, updates and virus protection. Sign up for one or all four. Only six students per session. Taught by Kay Fitzgerald, Polk County Library Federation PC specialist.

Autumn Fest open house – Saturday, Sept.

25, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Tours, refreshments, music by the Polk County Rockers and a geocache.

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.

Story hour Listen to stories, create art and have fun with other kids and parents every Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.

Community meeting room Community meeting room is available for your organization. Contact the library for details.

Technology Free wireless and eight public computers are available at the library.

Hours\contact The library is open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Friday, Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Phone: 71-483-1777 E-mail: scflibrary@ifls.lib.wi.us or www.stcroixfallslibrary.org.

Milltown Public Library With the help of generous donations from local businesses, the Milltown Public Library proudly presented Dylan Doolittle the 2010 Youth Summer Reading Program grand-prize iPod on Friday, Aug. 27. Dylan and 170 other youths (birth – 18) turned in 1,529 reading records this summer for a total 3,058 clocked hours of reading! The heavy lifters in this year’s program include Zach Tourville, Kyle Knauber, Cameron Konopa and Rebecca Rice. Each of them have been awarded a magazine subscription.

Young people who have read 10 reading records or more automatically win an exclusive library book bag. If you haven’t picked up your bag yet, stop on in.

Preschool story time Preschooler and an accompanying adult are invited to partake in a half hour of themed stories, small craft and fun every Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m.

Director Jen Feske presented Dylan Doolittle with his grand prize as winner of the 2010 youth summer reading program. – Photo submitted

Library hours Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; and Sunday closed. Our

Web address is www.milltownpubliclibrary.org. Enjoy a cup of fresh-brewed coffee and our fast wireless Internet every day.

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Members of the Friends of the Osceola Library Inc., Barb Wetzel and Glenna Tack, accept the donation of “Remaining Bits of Ice at Cascade Falls,” from valley artist James W. Dimmers.

The 30- x 40-inch painting, valued at $4,200, will be raffled to raise money for Friends’ support of the Osceola Public Library. Framing of the painting was donated by Patty Olson of The Granary in Osceola. The painting is one of 85 to be included in a tabletop book to be released in September, “The Shimmering Blue Line.” The book is illustrated by Dimmers’ paintings and includes essays by musician and author Don Mitchell as well as a CD. Tickets for the painting are available from Friends members, at their used book sale on Saturday, Sept. 11, at the library or by calling 715-294-2739. Tickets are $5 each or six for $25. Drawing will be held Thursday, Sept. 30. – Photo submitted

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Ongoing events EVERY MON Amery Senior Center

• Wii golf, 9 a.m.

Frederic Senior Center Luck Senior Center Siren Senior Center

• Spades, 1 p.m.

EVERY TUES

Webster Senior Center

• AA Meeting, 7 p.m.

Food Shelf

• Ruby’s, Siren, 10 a.m.-4 p.m

715-866-5300

• Pokeno, 1 p.m.

• 500, 6:30 p.m.

• Pokeno, 1 p.m.

• Open 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

• Open 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

• Open 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

• Dime Bingo, 1 p.m.

• Cribbage, a.m.

• 500 Cards, 1 p.m.

• Exercise, 10-11 a.m.

• Skip-Bo, 11 a.m.-Noon • 500 Cards & Dominoes, 12:30-4 p.m.

• Mini Flea Market, 2nd Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

• Exercise, 10-11a.m.

• Skip-Bo, 11 a.m.-Noon • 500, 6:30-10 p.m.

• Senior Monthly Meeting, 3rd Tuesday

• Dime Bingo, 12:30 p.m.

• Dining at Five Every 2nd Thursday, 5 p.m., • Cards & Pool, 7-9 p.m.

EVERY MON

Meat Raffles

• Webster Lioness At Last Call, 6 p.m.

EVERY TUES

Farmers Market

EVERY MON

• First Baptist Church, Webster, 9:30 a.m., 715-349-2332

EVERY THURS

EVERY WED

• Cushing Legion At Suzy Q’s, 6:30 p.m.

• Siren Lions At Midtown Tavern, 5 p.m.

• Danbury Fire & Lions Club, Yellow River Saloon, 5 p.m.

EVERY MON

EVERY THURS

• Webster Chamber At The Tap, 5:30 p.m.

• Grantsburg, library parking lot, noon-2 p.m.,

EVERY SAT

• Spades, 1 p.m.

• Bridge, 10 a.m.-Noon • Bingo, 1st & 3rd Friday, 1-3 p.m.

• Ruby’s, Siren, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

• Food Shelf, Frederic, 2-6 p.m.

• Siren VFW Aux., 2nd Wed., the hall, 7:30 p.m.

• Good Sam, St. Croix Falls, 5:45 p.m., 715-483-3666

EVERY FRI

• Open 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

VFW Aux./Legion Aux.

TOPS

EVERY THURS

• Bingo Every 2nd & 4th Friday, 1 p.m.

715-349-7810

St. Croix Falls Senior Center

EVERY WED

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 Smitty’s Saloon, 5-7 p.m.

• Snowciables At Thirsty Otter, 6 p.m.

• Grantsburg Legion, 6:30 p.m.

• Sportsmen’s Club, Yellow River Saloon, 5 p.m.

• Webster Lioness At Dreamers, 5:30 p.m.

EVERY THURS

• Alpha, Burnett Dairy, 4-6 p.m.

• Frederic Legion Aux. 249 Every 3rd Thurs., Golden Oaks, 7 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., West Sweden Skol Haus, 7 p.m.

EVERY FRI

• Balsam Lake, Balsam Lake Market parking lot, 3-5:30 p.m.

• Eureka, 2:30-6:30 p.m.

• Falun, 4-6 p.m.

EVERY WED

• Comforts of Home, Frederic, 5:30 p.m.

EVERY SAT

• YLRA At Yellow Lake Lodge, Webster, 3-5 p.m.

• Siren Lions At Bobbie’s World, 4 p.m.

EVERY SAT

• Frederic, Leader parking lot, 8 a.m.-noon, • Siren, senior center, 1-3 p.m.

• St. Croix Falls, library plaza, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.,

EVERY SUN

EVERY SUN

• Wonderland At Yellow Lake Golf Course, 4 p.m.

EVERY SAT

• Balsam Lake, 8-11 a.m., Unity parking lot

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Luck bank treats school staff to a picnic

LUCK – Luck School staff were treated to a cookout lunch Monday, Aug. 30, as they prepared for the beginning of the 2010-11 school year. Rural American Bank of Luck sponsored the meal, which included Van Meter’s brats and hamburgers and all the trimmings. “The school is one of the biggest employers in Luck,” said Tam Howie of Rural American Bank.

“We are very supportive of the school, and we want to support the staff.” – Mary Stirrat

Luck School staff took time off from their planning Monday to enjoy a picnic lunch provided by Rural American Bank.

Earlier in the day, in a door prize drawing, district Administrator Rick Palmer, elementary Principal Ann Goldbach and high school Principal Mark Gobler were each assigned a day in a classroom. At some point during the school year, Palmer will teach Carolyn Peterson’s sixth-graders, Goldbach will teach Colleen Bielmeier’s second-graders, and Gobler will teach Amy Bartylla’s Among third-graders. support staff, Mark (Weeble) Beidleman and Aaron Arjes each won a gift certificate to Hog Wild.

Rural American Bank’s Gwen Puncochar, left, and Marta Kirkhorn served up a tasty picnic lunch to Luck School staff members. The bank provided the meal in recognition of the role the school plays in the Luck community. — Photos by Mary Stirrat

Tam Howie, left, and Dale Skow of Rural American Bank flip burgers and serve up brats for the Luck School staff.

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Burnett County Ag Society Fair

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Little Logan Huntley got an unexpected kiss from this kindly goat when he and his family toured the livestock barn at the Grantsburg fair last weekend.

Photos by Priscilla Bauer

The camera caught Maria Oachs taking a big bite of a fair favorite, cotton candy, at this year’s Grantsburg fair.

Visitors had to look up to see quite the quilt display hanging from the fair pavilion ceiling at the Burnett County Ag Fair held on Aug. 26-29 in Grantsburg.

Mackenna Johnson held on tightly to her prize Brahma rooster during the poultry judging at the Burnett County Ag Fair last weekend.

Randy Nelson just kept smiling as he helped clean up the cattle barn during the Grantsburg Fair last weekend.

LEFT: Lots of rain and warm weather made for a great growing season, bringing lots of large vegetable entries to this year’s Burnett County Agricultural Fair.

Cassidy Quimby snuggled in for a photo with her pet, Lucy, a crossbred Angus heifer Quimby entered in the beef division at the Grantsburg fair last weekend.

This year’s 4-H Dairy and Beef winners at the Burnett County Agricultural Fair were, back row (L to R): Max Lindquist and Lane Johnson. Front row: Anneka Johnson, Kaylea Nelson, Cassidy Quimby and Austin Otis.

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Burnett County Ag Society Fair Parade

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Grantsburg Mayor Roger Panek waved to the crowd during his ride in the annual fair parade last weekend.

Photos by Priscilla Bauer

Patty Meyer was one cool chick behind the wheel driving Mike Chell’s ‘71 Grand Torino in last Saturday’s Grantsburg fair parade.

Pirate William Gerber got a hug from the big Pirate Parrot as the pair paraded down the street in Saturday afternoon’s Grantsburg fair parade.

ABOVE: Chuck Swenson gave a wave as he drove his Allis Chalmers D17 tractor in the Grantsburg fair parade last Saturday.

Jaxon Jones, Jase Quimby and Kalvin Watt were all smiles as they skated down the street for Grantsburg Youth Hockey in the fair parade last Saturday, Aug. 28.

The Grantsburg High School band was marching and making music in the Grantsburg fair parade last Saturday.

LEFT: Three-year-old Brecken Reiser of Pine City, Minn., who brought a big, empty bowl to last Saturday’s fair parade, happily took it home filled with candy.

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Ag Society Fair Parade

It was a race for these sweet lovers to see who would get that one last piece of candy during the Grantsburg fair parade last Saturday, Aug. 28. – Photos by Priscilla Bauer

Fair Talent Show

The sister act of Whitney and Maria Oachs sang “Viva La Vita” by Coldplay at the Grantsburg fair talent contest last Sunday afternoon. – Photos by Priscilla Bauer

Dakota Handy handled horse-droppings duty at last Saturday’s Grantsburg fair parade.

Majel Schmaltz played a “New World Symphony” composition at the Sunday afternoon talent show at the Grantsburg Fairgrounds.

ABOVE: Allie Webster and Emily Stiemann were a dancing duo with their dance routine at the Grantsburg talent contest last Sunday afternoon.

RIGHT: Contestant Ruth Ann Pedersen sang Sugarland’s “Baby Girl” in the annual talent contest held Sunday afternoon at the Grantsburg Fairgrounds.

Hummer Janke led Santa and the rest of the merry band of elves in a “holiday cheer” from atop the Rendezvous float during the Grantsburg fair parade Saturday afternoon.

Stephanie Miklya wowed the Grantsburg talent show audience last Sunday afternoon with her vocal solo of “Better in Time” by Leona Lewis.

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Burnett County Ag Society Fair

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Maddox Bellisle was having a bright night as held his glow stick during the demo derby at the Grantsburg fair last Saturday night, Aug. 28.

Joel Glover helped Becky Anderson do some goat milking last Saturday at the Grantsburg fair.

Amy Beaulieau found her ride on the merry-go-round just the right ticket at the Grantsburg fair last weekend.

Luke Anderson got ready to shoot for a prize at one of the carnival games at the Grantsburg fair Saturday afternoon.

Photos by Priscilla Bauer

Eighteen-month-old Daxter Schultz looked like he thought this John Deere lawn tractor on display at the Grantsburg fair last weekend would be fun to drive home.

“It’s my favorite thing in the whole world,” exclaimed Brent Braunshweig just before he took a big taste of his root-beer-flavored shaved ice. The hot temps kept icy cold drinks and treats in high demand at the Grantsburg fair last weekend.

Gene Olson got ready to do his demo This ain’t your daddy’s tractor. Machines looking more like race cars derby announcer duty at the Burnett pulled their high-performance weight (and a lot more around at the County Agricultural Fair Friday evening. Grantsburg fair’s Ttactor pull Saturday evening.

Olson marked his 29th consecutive year of announcing at this year’s event.

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Points named SCF river steward of the year

by Tammi Milberg Leader staff writer ST. CROIX FALLS – The city council for St. Croix Falls presented the annual St. Croix River Valley Stewardship Award at the Monday, Aug. 30, meeting. This year’s recipient was Debra Points.

Points previously sat on the city council for 5-1/2 years during the Xcel Energy powerline days, the mini-mall developments on the hill and the Chinander Rock residential development, to name a few.

Councilman Paul Kuhlman presented Points with the award stating the main reason she was selected was because of her preservation strategies on the council with respect to the Mindy Creek area and how the Mindy Creek feeds into the St. Croix River, and is now part of the Ice Age Trail and connects to the recently acquired Wert Nature Preserve. Kuhlman said the foresight to preserve that area and other lands around the city demonstrates Points’ stewardship and was good for the city especially with future land use planning like the Wert Preserve.

“This is a very unexpected honor,” Points said as she accepted the award. “I enjoyed very much the opportunities we had of setting aside those lands to remain wild. The fact that we could look forward and preserve those lands was one of my

Debra Points, right, is presented with the St. Croix River Valley Stewardship Award for St. Croix Falls at the Monday, Aug. 30, council meeting by Councilman Paul Kuhlman. – Photo by Tammi Milberg

favorite parts of being on the city council.”

The St. Croix River Valley Stewardship Award is presented annually by both the cities of Taylors Falls, Minn., and St. Croix Falls to an individual or individuals who demonstrate stewardship through protection, preservation and promotion of the Wild and Scenic St. Croix River and riverway corridor. The award was bestowed on the cities of Taylors Falls and St. Croix Falls back in 2001 when the National Park Service designated the cities as their stewardship recipients of the year after both cities fought a long legal battle with Northern States Power [now Xcel Energy] to construct an overhead powerline through the St. Croix River Valley. That award was presented to then-Mayors Terry Lundgren, St. Croix Falls, and Loren Caneday, Taylors Falls. The success of the cities legal battle resulted in a negotiation for buried powerlines through both downtowns and the river valley, preserving the character of the towns and the river. Since that time, each city has designated their own stewardship award that recognizes those locally who help to protect, preserve and promote the St. Croix River. Nominations for the award are collected by the city council, and a final determination is made by the council prior to awarding a recipient annually.

Wild River Riders Horse Show

Ashley Angel, 14, Taylors Falls, Minn., (L) and Georgia Gates, 13, Chisago City, Minn., showed McKayla Lucas, 13, and her horse, Penny, flew through the gates Sunday, Aug. 22, at the Wild off their horses Sunday, Aug. 22, as they prepared for a run at the Wild River Riders Horse Show.

River Riders Horse Show in St. Croix Falls. Lucas was just about to complete the fastest time The event at the Polk County Fairgrounds in St. Croix Falls drew riders and families from around the region. the day in her division. – Photos by Greg Marsten Sign up for e-mails of breaking local news @

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Hess Family gathering The children of Ellen and LeRoy Hess posed for a family photo at a party in honor of twin siblings Laurel and Lawrence Hess’ 60th birthdays at the Grantsburg Legion Hall on Saturday, Aug. 21. This was the first gathering of all 12 remaining Hess brothers and sisters in a number of years and so was cause for celebration. Twenty children were born to Ellen and LeRoy Hess with two dying in infancy, three children losing their lives in a fire at the family home, and three succumbing to illness as adults. Hess family members pictured (L to R) are back row; Darlene Johnson, Laurel Fullenwider, Lawrence Hess, Darold Hess, William Hess and LeRoy Hess. Middle row: Roger Hess, Aleta Millin and Jeanne Jensen. Front row: Kathy Frazee, Joyce Jones and Delores Barr. - Photo by Priscilla Bauer

Advanced Master Gardener training offered

GRANTSBURG/WEBSTER – A 10-week advanced Master Gardener training class is being offered on Tuesday evenings from Sept. 28 through Nov. 30 at Grantsburg and Webster schools. Class times are 6 until 8:45 p.m. Ten weekly sessions will cover a wide range of topics related to ornamental trees and shrubs, landscaping and lawns.

University of Wisconsin-Extension specialists will help participants explore the issues involved in managing landscape plants including tree and shrub care and prun-

ing, lawn maintenance, the values of rain gardens, residential landscape design, herbaceous perennials, and insect and disease management of landscape plants. The course will be offered via distance education using live video and audio. Participants will have opportunity for interaction (Q/A) with the speakers.

The cost to attend the 10-week program is $80 if you are a certified Master Gardener Volunteer and $99 for the general public. Participants can register for individual sessions at $10 per session. All paid registrations must

be postmarked by Sept. 22.

For more information or to register, contact Kevin Schoessow at the Spooner Area UW-Extension ag agents office at 635-3506 or 800-528-1914. A complete course schedule and registration can be found at the Spooner Area UW-Extension Office Web site at http://www.cals.wisc.edu/ars/spooner. - submitted

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Webster Community Education Fall watercolor. Class No. 65149, Cat. 60815-608, Fee: $34/$19 seniors. Siren High School, four Tuesdays, Sept 21 – Oct. 12, 68 p.m. Class limited to 10.

Yoga. Class No. 65153, Cat. 60-807-628, Fee: $34/$19 seniors. Webster Elementary School, eight Tuesdays, Sept. 21 – Nov. 9, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Class limited to 10.

Haz-mat operations. Class No. 64493, Cat. 47-503-482, Fee: $73.35/$9.75 seniors.

Webster Fire Department, Tues. and Thurs., Sept. 21 – Oct. 7, 6-10 p.m. Preregistration required by Sept. 7. – Call WITC.

Yoga. Class No. 65154, Cat. 60-807-628, Fee: $34/$19 seniors. Siren High School, eight Thursdays, Sept. 23 – Nov. 11, 4:305:30 p.m. Class limited to 10.

Yoga. Class No. 65155, Cat. 60-807-628, Fee: $34/$19 seniors. Siren High School, eight Thursdays, Sept. 23 – Nov. 11, 6-7 p.m.

Class limited to 10.

Oil and acrylic painting. Class No. 65150, Cat. 60-815-608, Fee: $79/$41.50 seniors.

Northwind Arts, eight Mondays, Sept. 27 – Nov. 15, 5:30-8 p. m. Class limited to 10.

Master Gardener/ornamental trees and shrubs. ITV Distance Learning Class, Fee: $80 Siren High School, 10 Tuesdays, Sept.

28 – Nov.. 30, 6-8:45 p.m. Preregistration required before Sept. 22. For information and to register, contact Kevin Schoessow at the Spooner-area UW-Extension ag agents office at 715-635-3506 or 800-528-1914.

Dog Obedience. Class No. 65095, Cat. 60-091-620, Fee: $39.10/$24.10 seniors.

Siren High School, eight Wednesdays, Sept.

29 – Nov. 17, 6-7 p.m. Class is limited to 10 students.

Luck Community Education Check out and sign up for a wide variety of continuing education classes offered through Luck Community Ed. Preregistration is required for the classes listed below; call 715472-2152 ext. 103 to register.

Beginning Medicine Making 1.Thursday, Sept. 2, 6-8 p.m., course fee: $12, plus $15 for supplies and ingredients.

Kitchen Medicine. Tuesday, Sept. 7, 6-8 p.m., course fee: $12.

Water Aerobics. Mondays and Wednesdays, Sept. 13 – Oct. 20, 4:30-5:30 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 14 – Oct. 21, 9-10 a.m.; or 10-11 a.m., course fee: $49/$26.50 ages 62 plus.

Adult Strength Training. Mondays and Wednesdays, Sept. 13 – Oct. 20, 3:15-4:15 p.m. or 4:45-5:45 p.m., course fee: $49/$26.50 ages 62 plus.

Weight Loss Challenge. Mondays, Sept.

13 – Nov. 29, 5-6 p.m., course fee: $35.

Fitness Challenge. Mondays, Sept. 13 – Nov. 29, 6:25-7:25 p.m., course fee: $35.

Beginning Medicine Making 2. Tuesday, Sept. 14, 6-8 p.m., course fee: $12.

Safe Canning of High Acid Foods. Monday, Sept. 20, 6-8:30 p.m., course fee: $10, plus supply fee.

Herbal Approaches to Lyme Disease.

Tuesday, Sept. 21, 6-8 p.m., course fee: $12.

Babysitting Clinic. Tuesday, Sept. 21, and Thursdays, Sept. 23 and 30, 3:20-5:320 p.m., course fee: $19.90.

Write, Right Now! Thursdays, Sept. 23 – Oct. 28, 4-6 p.m., course fee: $18.

Quilting: Spring Valley Log Cabin. Saturdays, Sept. 25, Oct. 23, Nov. 20, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., course fee: $41.50/$22.75 ages 62 plus.

Sauerkraut and Salsa! Mon., Sept. 27, 68 p.m., course fee: $11.50/$7.75 ages 62 plus.

Beginning Medicine Making 3. Tuesday, Sept. 28, 6-8 p.m., course fee: $12.

Snake River Log Cabin. Saturdays, Oct. 2, 16, 30 and Nov. 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., course fee: $64/$34 ages 62 plus.

Autumn Roots. Tuesday, Oct. 5, 6-8 p.m., course fee: $12.

Beginning Free-Motion Quilting. Saturday, Oct. 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., course fee: $26.50/$15.25 ages 62 plus.

Beginning Medicine Making 4. Tuesday, Oct. 12, 6-8 p.m., course fee: $12, plus $12 for supplies and ingredients.

Computers: Absolute Beginners. Tuesdays, Oct. 13 – Nov. 3, 5-7 p.m., course fee: $24.28/$4 ages 62 plus.

Winter Warming and Nutritive Herbs.

Tuesday, Oct. 19, 6-8 p.m., course fee: $12.

Parenting – It Doesn’t Have to be so Hard. Thursday, Oct. 21, 6-8 p.m., course fee: $15.

Knit Christmas Stockings. Thursdays, Oct. 21, 28 and Nov. 4, 6-8 p.m., course fee: $19/$4.00 ages 62 plus.

Fall Foods. Monday, Oct. 25, 6-8 p.m., course fee: $11.50/$7.75 ages 62 plus.

Market Basket. Monday, Oct. 25, 6-10 p.m., course fee: $19/$11.50 ages 62 plus.

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Tai Chi and Qi Gong beginner. Class No. 65146, Cat. 60-807-640, Fee: $34/$19 seniors. Webster Elementary School, six Wednesdays, Sept. 29 – Nov. 3, 6:30-8 p.m.

Class limited to 10.

Computer housekeeping. Class No. 64897, Cat. 42-103-455, Fee: $25.20/$4 senior. Siren High School, four Thursdays Sept.

30 – Oct. 21, 6-8 p.m. Class is limited to 10.

Preregistration is required on all classes listed. Call WITC 800-243-9482 ext. 4221 or Webster/Siren Community Ed at 715-3497070, unless otherwise noted, to register.

Medic fi firrst aid and CPR training at Siren Schools

On Monday, Aug. 30, the entire Siren School District staff completed medic first aid and CPR training as part of their in-service. Jim Tinman, a Siren graduate, was the instructor. This is important training to help ensure that students, staff and visitors at the school who may be injured or become ill can be properly and safely taken care of. Middle school teachers Jodi Mclain Richards and Nika Greisen are shown practicing CPR. - Photo submitted

WHAT’S FOR LUNCH???

Menu LOCATION

SEPTEMBER 1 - SEPTEMBER 3

MONDAY

TUESDAY

BREAKFAST Apple frudel.

LUNCH California burger, fries OR chicken taco salad.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, tritaters OR ham salad.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, tritaters chicken taco salad.

GRANTSBURG

LUNCH Pizza, lettuce salad, corn, pudding, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, mandarin oranges, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Cheeseburger, buttered noodles, sliced carrots, banana, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Pizza dippers, baked rice, corn, sliced pears, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUNCH Cheeseburger, french fries, mixed vegetables, mandarin oranges, apples, oranges, bread basket.

LUCK

BREAKFAST Cereal/French toast.

LUNCH Mozzarella pizza dippers, dipping sauce, green beans, fruit sauce. Alt.: Hot dog, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/pancake stick.

LUNCH Taco salad, tortilla chips, winter mix, fruit sauce. Alt.: Chicken patty, 7-12.

BREAKFAST No breakfast.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, rice, corn, fruit sauce. Alt.: Hot dog, 7-12.

EARLY DISMISSAL

BREAKFAST Cereal/pancakes.

LUNCH Ham & cheese stacker; tater tots, green beans, fruit. Alt.: Pizza, 7-12.

BREAKFAST Cereal/donut.

LUNCH Mini corn dogs, corn bread, baked beans, fruit sauce. Alt.: Hamburger, 7-12.

SIREN

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Chicken burger, oven potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, peaches, trail mix. Alt.: Cook’s choice.

BREAKFAST Cheese omelet and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Hamburger rice hotdish, bread, steamed corn, carrots, pears. Alt.: Cook’s choice.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Hot dog, chips, carrots, celery, veg. beans, watermelon. Alt.: Hamburger rice hotdish.

BREAKFAST Mini pancakes, juice and milk.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, rice, green beans, fresh veggies, peaches, grapes. Alt.: Hamburger.

BREAKFAST Assorted cereal and toast, juice and milk.

LUNCH Whole-grain pizza, lettuce salad, whole-kernel corn, cantaloupe, honeydew. Alt.: Cook’s choice.

ST. CROIX FALLS

BREAKFAST Breakfast cookie.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, macaroni and cheese, peas, apple slices. Alt.: Pizza burger.

BREAKFAST Scrambled egg, sausage, toast.

LUNCH Pepperoni pizza, lettuce salad, carrots, apricots. Alt.: Beef stew.

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, macaroni and cheese, green beans, sliced peaches. Alt.: Cheeseburger.

BREAKFAST Pretzel and cheese.

LUNCH Sub sandwich, bun, seasoned fries, corn, mixed fruit. Alt.: Chicken patty, bun.

BREAKFAST Cinnamon roll, yogurt cup.

LUNCH Hot dog, bun, potato chips, baked beans, applesauce. Alt.: Hamburger.

UNITY

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets and rice.

BREAKFAST Lumberjacks.

LUNCH Pizza and corn.

NO MENU AVAILABLE

NO MENU AVAILABLE

NO MENU AVAILABLE

WEBSTER

LUNCH Cheese omelet, tritaters, sausage, strawberries and bananas.

LUNCH Brat, bun, sauerkraut, baked beans OR chicken gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, cranberries, peaches.

LUNCH Hot dog, bun, potato wedges, baked beans, pineapple.

LUNCH Chicken nuggets, au gratin potatoes, California blend veggies, pineapple.

LUNCH Pizza, fresh veggies, fresh fruit, Shape-up.

FREDERIC

Each building will have their own breakfast menu.

WEDNESDAY Combo bar.

THURSDAY

BREAKFAST OR

BREAKFAST Breakfast pizza.

LUNCH Tacos, assorted toppings, corn OR turkey salad.

FRIDAY Muffin.

BREAKFAST

LUNCH Pizza, raw veggies, lowfat dip OR buffalo chicken salad.

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Habitat/Thrivent Builds home under way in Webster

WEBSTER – Another home is rising from the muddy ground in a lot on the outskirts of Webster, and soon another family who needs a home will have it. The home is being built by Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity, a faith-based volunteer organization that builds homes for, and with, families who need a decent, modest home, but are unable to get one without help. Thrivent Builds is partnering with Habitat and providing a significant portion of the funding needed to build this home, as well as providing Lutheran volunteer labor. The partner family is the Tracey family, Haven and Jennifer, now living in Danbury with their three children.

After the slab was poured, seven volunteers layed out and put up all but one small section of the walls. The remaining section of wall will be completed using the blessing boards that people signed at the Polk County Fair. Next, roof trusses will go up, and then the family will choose siding and shingle colors and those will be

installed.

Another home that is being built by WRHFH this year in Osceola is nearly complete. It is expected that the family, Shirley Schoenberger and Breanna Prouty, will be in the home by Oct. 1. A dedication ceremony is being planned for shortly before then; please watch for announcements and plan to attend.

If you would like to work with some great people on a wonderful project, please consider volunteering. Contact the Habitat office at 715-472-6080. The home is at 7514 Balsam St. West in Webster and build days are Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Donations are also gratefully received, and they can be sent to WRHFH, PO Box 136, Luck, WI, 54853. For more information, check out the Web site at www.wildrivershabitat.org and find them on Facebook.

About Thrivent Builds Homes The Thrivent Builds Homes program is

All but one small section of the external walls was put up on the first day volunteers were onsite at the newest Habitat home being built in Webster. - Photos submitted

Curves members schooled to support students WEBSTER – When August rolls around, Curves members know it’s time for the annual Curves back-to-school supplies drive. This year, 22 members donated more than 1,400 items for students at Webster and Siren schools.

“Our members are so generous,” says Janet Swenson, owner and manager of the Webster Curves. “Some of them are active and retired school teachers who know how important these donations are both to the teachers and the students.”

This year’s harvest included 160 spiral notebooks, 700 pencils, 100 erasers, 100 pocket folders, 24 boxes of crayons, and 70 glue sticks and bottles as well as pens,

Susan Steffen, front, and Gladys Beers prepare to deliver the more than 1,400 items Curves members donated in August for the 201011 Webster-Siren school years. – Photo

by Harriet Rice

scissors, boxes of tissues, paper towels, notecards, sweatpants, backpacks, socks and underwear.

Susan Steffen, Curves staff and volunteers Gladys Beers and Diane Lund divided up the supplies and prepared them for delivery two days before the official beginning of the school year.

“Gratitude is extended to everyone who donated and to the volunteers who helped me out with the count and delivery,” says Steffen. For more information about Curves Fitness for Women upcoming events such as the September 12-hour marathon, contact Swenson or her staff, 715-866-8018. - submitted

expanding the home-building capacity of Habitat for Humanity affiliates and engaging thousands of volunteers nationwide. The program is part of a multimillion dollar home-building partnership between Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Habitat for Humanity International called Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity.

Thrivent Builds homes mirror other Habitat homes, but have a greater focus on volunteers from local Thrivent volunteer chapters and Lutheran congregations.

Those groups and other volunteers from the community—including Habitat partner families—come together to build simple, decent, affordable homes. But it’s not a giveaway program. The homes are sold to partner families at no profit. In addition to monthly mortgage payments, each homebuyer family invests hundreds of hours of labor into building their home and other Habitat houses.

Since its inception, the program funded construction for more than 2,000 homes in 46 states and the District of Columbia.

Hundreds of thousands of volunteers helped build the homes.

In 2010: • 181 homes are being built in 37 states.

• More than 200 Thrivent Financial for Lutherans chapters—geographically based volunteer groups of Thrivent Financial members—will be involved.

• Homes will be built with 155 Habitat for Humanity affiliates—independent, locally run, nonprofit organizations that coordinate all aspects of Habitat home building within specific geographical areas.

• It will cost approximately $20 million to build the 181 homes: • Thrivent Financial is funding approximately $13 million, or 65 percent.

• Habitat affiliates need to raise nearly $5 million, or 25 percent.

Jennifer Tracey and her daughters, Kyla and Ava, brought lunch for the volunteer workers who put up the walls of their home on Aug. 21.

• Thrivent chapters need to raise nearly $2 million, or 10 percent.

• It will take roughly 326,000 volunteer hours from more than 50,000 volunteers to build the 181 homes—approximately 1,800 volunteer hours from 280 volunteers per house. - submitted

The end of summer schedule

ST. CROIX FALLS –Labor Day weekend marks the end of the full summer schedule of naturalist programs at Wisconsin Interstate Park. With the start of school, the fall season, cooler weather and colored leaves, the summer naturalist program will wind to a close along with the summer season. So if you always meant to come to one of the scheduled hikes, activities or evening programs, now is your opportunity to do it. Check the program schedule in this paper and then join the naturalists at the park.

But, there’s a lot to do at Interstate Park year-round. Special activities may be scheduled to take advantage of the area’s beautiful fall colors. The dates, times, and meeting places for these nature programs will be announced in this paper. The schedule is also printed on posters that are posted throughout the park, or you can call the park at 715-483-3747.

Exhibits at the Ice Age Interpretive Center can be viewed daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Learn about the frozen history of Wisconsin and the gifts of the glaciers. In the auditorium a 20-minute film, “Night of the Sun,” is shown daily upon request.

The film tells the story of glaciation in Wisconsin and Interstate’s role in the Ice Age National Scientific Reserve.

Take advantage of the opportunities available to you at Wisconsin Interstate Park. Whether you’re hiking one of Interstate’s nine miles of hiking trails, camping, fishing, or simply enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Dalles of the St. Croix, please stop in. The fall season is the perfect time to explore and enjoy Interstate Park.

Interstate Park is located in St. Croix Falls, on Hwy. 35 just one-half mile south of Hwy. 8. For more information call Julie Fox at 715-483-3747. - submitted

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CHURCH NEWS Eternal

Perspectives Sally Bair

The power of hands Years ago, my mother suffered from blood poisoning in her right wrist which prevented her from using her hand. Being an avid writer, she taught herself how to write with her left hand while lying in the hospital. It took many patient hours of awkward practice for her to write a sentence, let alone a whole story.

For those who have lost their dominant hand, or its use, adjustment is not easy. We need our hands not only to perform hundreds of everyday tasks, but in communicating with others. There’s power in our hands when we touch the shoulder of a hurting loved one, gently stroke a baby’s head, wave to a friend, shake the hand of a stranger, share a high five, lend a helping hand.

Negative power erupts, however, when we ball our hands into fists when angry, throw them up in frustration, slap someone, or withhold a needed hug.

We express our feelings with our hands—feelings of love, joy, compassion, anger, resentment or fear. There can be great power in how we use our hands—or even one of our hands.

God’s hand contains even more power. The Bible tells us it brings healing, deliverance, blessing and discipline. “Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; for the Lord upholds him with his hand.”

(Psalm 37:24) “At your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” (Psalm 16:11) God’s hand also draws people to himself. “And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed and turned to the Lord.” (Acts 11:21) Paul quotes the prophet Isaiah in Romans 10:21: “To Israel he says: ‘All day long I have stretched out my hands to a disobedient and contrary people.’” He loves us enough to open his powerful hands in a divine gesture of acceptance. We need only to extend ours toward his to be drawn in to his merciful love and forgiveness. “Therefore, humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God that he may exalt you in due time; casting all your care upon him, for he cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:6) Lord, we thank you for your powerful hands of mercy and for the bountiful blessings they bring. Help us in response to extend our hands in nothing but love, acceptance, gentlenes, and mercy to everyone around us. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Mrs. Bair may be reached at www.sallybair.com.

News from the Pews at Pilgrim Lutheran FREDERIC - This past Sunday, Aug. 29, was the 14th Sunday after Pentecost. Readings were read from the books of Proverbs, Psalms and Hebrews. Pastor Catherine’s sermon centered on putting Christ first in our lives and how to do that. It was a special day for Sawyer Porter Dahl as he was baptized. His parents are Brandon and McKenzie and his sponsors were Brian and Tammy Dahl and Johanna Krogsrud. Many family members, including Sawyer’s great-grandparents as well as friends, were in attendance for this special occasion. The banner was hung with the Bible verse “I have called you by name, Sawyer, you are mine!

Something new at Pilgrim – beginning Wednesday, Sept.

15, there will be LWF3, learning with fun, food and fellowship. There will be something for all ages. The plan is to have this Pilgrim Family Night the first and third Wednesday of the month. Supper will be served from 5:15 to 6 p.m. From 6 to 7 p.m. the following activities will take place: Kindergarten through sixth-grade and adult education classes, confirmation, committee meetings and coffee time at the Pilgrim Café. From 7 to 7:15 everyone will come together in the sanctuary for closing worship.

Mark your calendars to plan on joining Pilgrim for their fourth-annual harvest dinner which will be held on Saturday, Oct. 9. Serving begins at 4 p.m., and ends at 7 p.m., and the public is invited. The meal served is a pork loin dinner complete with all the trimmings and topped off with a piece of homemade apple pie.

Beginning Sunday, Sept. 12, Sunday worship time will move to 10 a.m. Also, beginning on that day at 9:15 parents and young children from birth to age 4 are invited to the Pilgrim play group. Parents are encouraged to join in on the fun as their children learn the basic stories of the Bible. For more information please call the church office at 715-327-8012 or go to their Web site pilgrimlutheranfrederic.org. - submitted

Sawyer Porter Dahl was baptized on Sunday by Pastor Catherine. Sawyer is shown with his parents, McKenzie and Brandon Dahl. – Photo submitted

Father Pascal Bigirimana of Rwanda visits local parishes

by Mary Ellen Bechtel Special to the Leader FREDERIC - Sometimes, we need a reminder of how small the world is, how much we are interconnected with other societies, and what our mission should be to those who are suffering.

Father Pascal Bigirimana came to the parishes of St. Dominic and Immaculate Conception the weekend of Aug. 14 and 15 to tell the story of his people in Rwanda during and after the genocide that killed about 1 million people. It’s hard for people living in a village in Wisconsin to immediately grasp how much we share with the people living in a village in Rwanda. We all want a safe, peaceful community; loving families; sufficient food and clothing; education and a better life for our children.

Bigirimana told of the horrors of the genocide that left behind many, many broken hearts and destroyed infrastructures like the schools, the medical centers and the churches. Right now, his diocese is focused on rebuilding, especially the schools for the young people, since they are Rwanda’s future. They are being educated to live together, to love one another, and to share the gifts that were given by our creator. Bigirimana reiterated that the youth especially need a lot of training about love, about forgiveness, and the sharing of the power in everything so never again will they see genocide in Rwanda. How tragic it was to see the people killing other people, including neighbors killing neighbors.

Rwanda had just elected a president the week that Father Pascal visited Frederic. Bigirimana was hopeful that the healing of divisions in his country could now be hastened. He told us that the citizens of Rwanda need to realize that they are not separate tribes, but people who are citizens of the same country, and that tribal influences should not be used to destroy a country.

Father Pascal Bigirimana spoke to the congregation of St. Dominic and Immaculate Conception Catholic churches in Frederic and Grantsburg on Aug. 14 and 15. - Photos by Mary Ellen Bechtel

Mary Ellen and Ed Bechtel with Father Pascal Bigirimana of Rwanda. – Photo submitted It was interesting visiting with the Father. He told us that most of the people he works with are what we in America would call subsistence farmers. They value their goats and chickens. They grow sweet potatoes (much better than ours, he says). The goats are especially valuable since they are not high-maintenance animals. His diocese has dealt with so many orphan children; they have set up boarding schools for them, and they have paired orphaned children with remaining families. The whole country has been traumatized and is working on healing.

Bigirimana told us how grateful they have been for the help they have received from the United States—not just from the government, but individuals coming to Rwanda to help. He told us many young adults from America have come to teach in their schools. Other people are coming to volunteer any help they can give. He commented on the help the Clinton Foundation has given to Africa.

On a personal note, Father Pascal lost his family during the genocide. Father’s native language is French, but he now speaks English fluently. He told us that they are now using English in their school systems.

It is a small world, after all. With the Internet we can keep in touch with each other, know what’s going on in another country, and develop relationships that will benefit everyone. Bigirimana can be reached at Pbimana93@yahoo.com. The Diocese of Butare’s Web site is http://butarecatholicdiocese.com.

St. Luke's outdoor concert

St. Luke United Methodist Church had an outdoor concert in their courtyard on Sunday, Aug. 29. Mike and Doug from Hinckley, Minn., performed an inspirational and musical worship, which was enjoyed by all and a potluck dinner followed. The group also celebrated the birthday of Hazel Bohn, who is now 103 years young. Congratulations Hazel! It was a beautiful day in God’s creation all together. – Photos submitted

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OBITUARIES Leslie Jerome Newville

Russell Lester Connor

Fr. Leslie Jerome Newville, 80, Prairie Farm, died Aug. 21, 2010, at the Pioneer Nursing Home in Prairie Farm.

Leslie was born Jan. 10, 1930, in Vance Creek Township, Barron County, to Alice and James Newville. He labored hard on the family dairy farm as a young boy.

At 12 years of age, he nearly lost his life after suffering from an infection in his hip that was to trouble him for the rest of his life. After being in the hospital for almost three years, he went on to graduate from Clear Lake High School in 1948 at the top of his class. In 1955, he earned a bachelor’s degree from the UW-River Falls. He then went to Washington, D.C., where he worked for the Smithsonian Institute and the Billy Graham organization. It was there that he met a lifetime mentor, Dr. Macris, who led him to become a member of the Orthodox Church. Soon after this, Jerome left for Greece to study its church, culture and language. He was an ardent traveler and a writer, and traveled in his lifetime to places such as Geneva, Jerusalem, Greece, Turkey, Romania, and the Sinai Desert. After traveling to Greece in the late 1950s, he returned to the U.S. and went to St. Tikhon’s Monastery/Seminary in Pennsylvania and became close to the Romanian Patriarchical Bishop, who encouraged him to return to Romania to earn his theological degree. He graduated from the University of Bucharest in 1971. After his return to the U.S. in 1971, Archbishop Victorin ordained him. He went on service as an Orthodox priest to many missions in the U.S. and Canada, having established his home base on the family farm in rural Prairie Farm, where he built a small hermitage on the plentiful acreage. He lived at St. James Hermitage until 1998 when, following the death of his mother, he returned to St. Tikhon’s in Pennsylvania. He taught courses to seminary students, including Old Testament Survey, New Testament Survey, and the History of Ancient Israel. He also published a book called “Orthodox Spirituality” in 2002.

After suffering a major stroke in April 2007, which left him paralyzed on the left side and caused him much difficulty with communication, he went to live in a nursing home in Waymart, Pa. He had remained there until this past July when he returned to Pioneer Nursing Home at Prairie Farm. It was his desire to be able to return “home” and he found much joy in the visits from family and friends during the four weeks that he resided back in Wisconsin.

Father Jerome will always be remembered for his wit, his kindness, his teaching in the seminary, and his ability to help and console people of many languages and cultures, primarily Romanians and Greeks, who dearly loved him. He was fluent in at least five languages.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ernest and Jim; sisters, Lorraine, Mabel and Ann Culver; and an infant girl.

He is survived by sisters, Doris (Phil) Herdahl of Boyceville and Margie (Bill) Wiseman of Ridgeland; brothers, Marvin (Toni) Newville of Centerville, Minn., and Donald (Ruth) Newville of Altoona; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The funeral was Friday, Aug. 27, at the Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in rural Clayton. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Scheuermann-Hammer Funeral Home in Clear Lake was entrusted with arrangements.

Russell Lester Connor, 87, a lifelong resident of Webster, died Aug. 27, 2010.

Russell, the only child of Paul and Jennie Connor, was born in the family home on Connor’s Lake on March 1, 1923.

After his graduation from Webster High School, he was drafted into the U.S. Army for service during World War II. He was stationed in Hawaii and attained the rank of staff sergeant.

Following his return from the war, Russell married his wife of 62 years, Lyla Marie Gardner, on Aug. 28, 1948. To this union, two children were born, Paul and JoAnn. Russell was a local businessman. He operated the Connor’s Service Station and produced Connor’s Wild Rice alongside his family for over 60 years. He continued to be active in his business up until the last weeks of his life.

As a young man, Russell was an exceptional hockey player and sportsman. He formed a best friendship with Jim Burford that lasted over 80 years. Russell was an avid outdoorsman that felt closest to God in nature. He took great joy in fishing, hunting, berry picking and gardening. He was a talented artist and woodcarver and had a love of music and dancing. Russell was proud of his Native American heritage and his country. He enjoyed discussing history and politics.

Above all else, Russell was a captivating storyteller, who loved good food and good conversation. He was endlessly proud of his family, friends, customers and fellow patriots.

Russell was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Jennie; and friend, Jim Burford.

Russell is survived by his wife, Lyla; son, Paul (Dianne) Connor; daughter, JoAnn (Edward) Zaspel; grandsons, Joe (Emily) Connor and Rusty (Kirstin) Zaspel; granddaughters, Melanie (Dan) Johnson, Jill (Nick) Weber and Kelly (Sean Johnson) Zaspel; great-grandchildren, Josie, Talen, William and Croix; as well as many other friends and family.

Funeral services will be Thursday, Sept. 2, at 11 a.m. (visitation 9-11 a.m.) at Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home with Pastor Cindy Glocke officiating. Interment will follow at Orange/Lakeside Cemetery in Oakland Township. Casket bearers will be Charles Scott, Jack Swedberg, Jim Childs, Dennis Lehman, Craig Conroy and Richard Shutt.

Online condolences can be made at www.swedbergtaylor.com.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

Ricky Lee Larson Ricky Lee Larson, 56, a resident of Roundup, Mont., formerly of Trade Lake, died Aug. 3, 2010.

Ricky was born on Nov. 22, 1953, in Frederic, and graduated from Frederic High School in 1972.

Ricky was preceded in death by his parents, Kermit and Sally Larson.

He is survived by his son, Gregory Larson, St. Louis, Mo.; brother, Kermit (Kathy) Larson; sister, June (Ross); nieces and nephews, Stephanie, Mike, Brett and Nikki.

A memorial service is being held at the Trade Lake Baptist Church on Friday, Sept. 10, beginning at 2 p.m.

If anyone desires to give a gift or memorial, please send it to Trade Lake Baptist Church, 20750 CTH Z, Frederic, WI 54837.

Mary S. Cook Mary S. Cook, 64, Siren, died Aug. 27, 2010.

A full obituary will be published in a future edition.

Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

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Ian P. Fossum Ian P. Fossum, 14, a resident of Grantsburg died Aug. 22, 2010, at Gillette Children’s Hospital in St. Paul, Minn.

Ian was born Nov. 5, 1995, in Grantsburg to Brian and Kelly Fossum.

Ian was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Marvel Fossum; and stepgrandfather, John Moritz.

Ian is survived his parents, Brian Fossum and Kelly (Mike) Mortiz; his grandparents, Robert Fossum, Ray (Carol) Yerigan, Tom (Betty) Finn, Eileen Spitzer and Sharon (DelRoy) Christenson; his siblings, Shannon Kurkowski, Lindsey Fossum, Sarai Moritz (Spitzer), Johnniemae Moritz and Hauk Moritz; nieces and nephews, Tavia Fossum and Mason Kurkowski; along with other relatives and friends.

Memorial services were held Friday, Aug. 27, at the Abundant Life Church in North Branch, Minn., with Pastor Kevin Hazeltine and Pastor Emery Johnson. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com.

The Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Homes, Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.

OBITUARIES Jason R. Swanson

Rodney Grant Patterson

Jason Robert Swanson, 29, Amery, died Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010, at his home in St. Croix Falls.

He was born Sept. 12, 1980, in Amery, and grew up and attended school in Amery. He worked at Ideal Door for a short time, and then for Hartzell Manufacturing and most recently at F & A Dairy.

He enjoyed wakeboarding, fishing, riding motorcycles and especially loved working in his garage building his own remote-control cars out of weed-whacker motors.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Carroll and Doris Swanson; his aunt, Sandra Marlow, and cousin Heather Osborne.

He is survived by his son Alex; father, Robert C. Swanson of Amery; mother Cynthia A. (Randy) Slack of Turtle Lake; grandparents, Dean and Janice Marlow; sisters, Robin and Nikki Swanson; and a brother, Matthew Swanson, as well as many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 31, at the Williamson-White Funeral Home Chapel in Amery with Pastor Tim Bjorge officiating. Condolences may be left online at www.williamsonwhite.com.

Rodney Grant Patterson, 94, Grantsburg, died peacefully Aug. 25, 2010, at the Continuing Care Center.

Rodney, who went by the name of Grant, was born Feb. 4, 1916, to George and Emma (Anderson) Patterson.

He attended the local schools, graduating in 1934.

Following high school graduation, Grant was employed by the Grantsburg Post Office until he enlisted in the U.S. Army in June of 1942. He was part of the 635th Field Artillery Battalion serving in Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe. Grant was honorably discharged in January 1946. Shortly after, Grant transferred to the St. Paul Post Office in St. Paul, Minn., and was employed there until his retirement in February 1971.

Grant married Violet Gustafson of the Karlsborg area on June 5, 1948. After his retirement, Grant and Violet lived in Danbury on the Minerva Flowage from 1971 until 1990. They enjoyed the winter months near McAllen, Texas.

Grant enjoyed gardening, fishing, golfing, watching baseball and following the harness racing circuit in the Midwest. He and Violet shared their love for professional ball and harness racing with various members of the family.

Grant was preceded in death by his wife, Violet; parents, George and Emma; sister and brother-in-law, Merle and Tom Powell; brother-in-law, George Glander; nephews, Merlin and Doug Powell, Stuart Powell and Gregory Lampe.

He is survived by his sister, Velma Glander; nieces, Susan (Carl) Dixon and Mary (Robert) Schiesel; greatnieces and great nephews; and many more great-great and great-great-great nieces and nephews; cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 30, at the Edling Funeral Home in Grantsburg. The Rev. Victor St. George officiated and music was provided by Linda Dahl and Erin Spohn. Interment followed at Riverside Cemetery with military rites by the Brask-Fossum-Janke Post 185. Lunch was provided by the American Legion Auxiliary of Grantsburg.

The Edling Funeral Home, Grantsburg, was entrusted with arrangements.

Chris Ottmar Chris Ottmar, 81, Osceola, died Aug. 28, 2010, the second anniversary of his wife’s death.

Chris was born July 7, 1929. Chris was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley; father, William; mother, Martha; brothers, Albert and Henry; sisters, Martha and Ella.

He is survived by son, Anthony (Lisa) Ottmar and their children, Breanna and Joshua; daughter, Pamela Eggebraaten and her daughter, Rachel; daughter, Kimberly (Tom) Wiggens; brother, Karl; sister, Emma Hulteen; other family members and friends.

His remains will be cremated. He preferred a private family prayer service.

Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association of Minnesota.

The Sandberg Family Funeral Home, N. St. Paul, Minn., was entrusted with arrangements.

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CHURCH NEWS Smart, achievable goals lead to student success QUESTION: I’m struggling with how to keep my kids motivated throughout the school year. In past years, I’ve felt like the cheerleader, constantly encouraging them to take school seriously.

How can I make this year different?

Juli: Truth be told, many parents are dreading the beginning of a new school year even more than their children for just the reason you mentioned. It takes a lot of energy to motivate kids to stay on top of their work!

One key to starting out the year on a positive note is to begin with realistic and objective goals as a source of motivation.

Whereas the right kind of goals can be encouraging, the wrong goals can add to feelings of apathy and failure.

First of all, make sure the goals you help your kids set are realistic. For example, most children are not capable of getting all A’s and stop trying when they receive their first subpar grade. So, instead, how about setting the goal of getting a higher math grade than you did last year or turning in your assignments on time?

Secondly, your child’s goals should be objective or measurable. Having the goal

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Focus on the Family

of “working hard” may sound inspiring, but it will feel like nailing Jell-O to a tree unless there is an objective way of seeing progress.

Finally, remember that not all school goals should be academic. Although grades are important, your child may also need to focus on goals more related to character or social skills.

Whether your children are entering kindergarten or college, help them to create a goal or two and write them down.

Younger children may need to have their goals mapped on a sticker chart so they can see their progress.

Your job is to slowly transfer the motivation for doing well to your children.

Teaching your kids to set and achieve goals is a great step in the process.

••• QUESTION: I have a happy, smart and energetic 8-year-old daughter who is struggling with two problems – she’s messy and off-task most of the time.

She’s a straight-A student, but I con-

Zion Lutheran Church Bible school Zion Lutheran Church of Bone Lake Bible School was held the week of Aug. 9.

About 24 children attended.

Teachers were Delores Hermstad, Kelly Johnson, Summer Johnson, Morgan Pullin, Crystal Bradwell and Pastor Gary Rokenbrodt.

Sandy Hibbs provided the music. Part of the entertainment was provided by Dean Johnson, who came with his horses and calves, so the children could interact with farm animals. - Photo submitted

Juli Slattery

stantly have to push her to get ready for school, do her homework and get to bed. It’s exhausting! She seems unconcerned and unmotivated, and would rather play than anything else. How can I help her?

Jim: We’ve actually heard from other parents in your situation. Our first thought is that your daughter could use a good dose of self-discipline. This would not only help her be more efficient in completing her tasks, it would also relieve you of the burden of policing her all the time.

Implementing a system of rewards and reinforcement can help your daughter learn to take responsibility and show initiative. Maybe you can tell her that if she gets herself ready for school for a straight week without having to be constantly monitored, you’ll take her out for a milkshake on the weekend. (The occasional milkshake is a great motivator for my boys – and for me, too!)

She also needs to experience negative consequences. You don’t want her to flunk out of school, but if you stop hounding her about her homework and she ends up getting a lower grade as a result of turning in an assignment late, the trauma of that experience might offer just the motivation she needs to stay on top of her schoolwork next time.

Be sure to cut her some slack, too.

Some kids are more messy and flighty by nature, and you don’t want to change her personality entirely. Just be sure to lavish praise and affirmation on her when things go right. A kind and affirming word from you will likely be the best reward of all.

••• Jim Daly is president of Focus on the Family, host of the Focus on the Family radio program, and a husband and father of two. Dr. Juli Slattery is a licensed psychologist, co-host of Focus on the Family, author of several books, and a wife and mother of three. Submit your questions to: FocusOnTheFamily.com. Copyright 2010 Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs, CO 80995. International Copyright Secured. All Rights reserved. Distributed by Universal Uclick, 1130 Walnut St. Kansas City, MO 64106; 816581-7500. This feature may not by reproduced or distributed electronically, in print or otherwise without written permission of Focus on the Family.

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Confi firrmation at Bethesda Lutheran Twelve young people participated in the Rite of Confirmation at Bethesda Lutheran Church, Sand Lake, on May 2. Front row (L to R): Brandon Ryan, Tia Anderson, Todivonna Wendorf and Bryce Ryan.

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Wild Rice Festival

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Shown (L to R) are 3-year-old Mystry and 4-year-old Jurney taking a break from all the dancing at the powwow held this past weekend, Aug. 27-30, on the Sand Lake reservation.

The Native Boys perform at this year’s Wild Rice Festival.

Photos by Sherill Summer

These young men were taking a break from the dancing.

Tribal President Louis Taylor welcomed everyone to this year’s Wild Rice Festival held in Sand Lake behind the tribal center.

Taylor explained that the powwow was moved from Danbury because of all the construction.

RIGHT: Four-year-old Lyric Benjamin of Round Lake is the new reigning Tiny Tot Princess. She has been dancing since she was 2 years old, and she is shown in a jingle dress her mother made for her.

Alonzo Saros from Balsam Lake, show on the last day of his reign as a Wild Rice Powwow brave. He felt that the free food and dancing at the front of the processions were the favorite parts of being a brave.

Shown is the grand entry of the Wild Rice Festival on Saturday afternoon.

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Coming events

Happenings in the Upper St. Croix Valley communities

Photo by Gary King

SEPTEMBER

Siren

THURS.-SAT./2-4

• Fish fry at Burnett Moose Lodge, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 715349-5923.

• Scandinavian smorgasbord at Siren Methodist Church, 4-7 p.m., 715-349-2514.

• Wonderland garage sale at their equipment building, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

SATURDAY/11

THURSDAY/2

• Justin Young Benefit at LaPlace, starts at 1 p.m., 715557-0338.

Webster

Clayton

Siren

Osceola

• Dining at Five at the senior center, 5 p.m., 715-3492845.

• Marine Corps League Meeting at Little Mexico, 7 p.m., 715-327-4882, sgtcox7@yahoo.com.

• Fun Run & 2-Mile Walk. Race and walk start time 8 a.m.

Runners check-in 6:30-7:30 a.m., Walkers 7:15-8 a.m., 715-294-2127 Ext. 407. Tractor pull 11 a.m. at fairgrounds.

• Friends of the Library book sale, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

St. Croix Falls

Sand Lake

• Free parenting class begins, Year One: Bringing Up Baby, at SCRMC, 6-7 p.m., 715-483-0431.

• Township cleanup at town shop, 8 a.m.-noon, 715-6312068.

FRI. & SAT./3 & 4

Siren

Siren

• Therapy dog meeting at the Government Center, 10 a.m.-noon, 715-327-4532.

FRI.-SUN./3-5

• Saving Iver’s Mountain benefit at Chateau St. Croix Winery, 2-6 p.m., 715-472-8344, www.friendsofiversmountain.org.

• Schwan’s truckload fundraiser for Siren United Methodist Church at Crooked Lake Park, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Cushing

• Men’s fast-pitch softball tourney.

Shell Lake

• Town & Country Days, awww.shelllakeonline.com. 1stAnnual Car Show on Main Street, Sun. 2-6 p.m.

St. Croix Falls

The August sun brought record-breaking temperatures to northwest Wisconsin in a summer of heat waves, record rainfalls, tornados and thunderstorms. This photo reflects the intensity of the summer sun as it silhouettes a sunflower. - Photo by Erik Bartsow (barstowphotography.com).

Siren

• Lion and Lioness garage sale at Crooked Lake Park, 8 a.m., 715-349-2400.

FRI.-MON./3-6 Balsam Lake

• Girl Scout fundraiser Corn on the Curb Days behind Anglers Inn, 715-485-3334.

FRIDAY/3 Siren

• Fish fry at Burnett Moose Lodge, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 715349-5923.

SAT. & SUN./4 & 5 Voyager Village

• Arts & crafts show. Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.3 p.m.

SATURDAY/4 Danbury

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

Siren

• Township cleanup at town hall, 8 a.m.-noon, 715-6312068.

Turtle Lake

• Turtle Crunch Demo Derby at the industrial park. Regis.

12:30 p.m., start 1 p.m., 715-268-8953.

Webster

• Bazaar, crafts & bake sale at A&H Lakeside Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

WEDNESDAY/8 Balsam Lake

SUNDAY/5

• Friendly Twirlers Square Dancers dance lessons begin at Unity School, 7-9 p.m., 715-405-5757.

• Holy Trinity United Methodist Annual Pig (and turkey) Roast, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., 715-485-3363.

• Fibromyalgia meeting at the library, 5-7 p.m., 715-8665122.

Cushing

THURSDAY/9

Balsam Lake

• Music by Courier at Skonewood Christian Retreat Center, 7 p.m.

Danbury

• Wild rice pancake breakfast at Forts Folle Avoine, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 715-866-8890, www.theforts.org.

MONDAY/6 Balsam Lake

• Indianhead Barbershop Chorus meets at the government center every Monday, 7:30 p.m., 715-483-9202.

TUESDAY/7 Clam Falls

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

Frederic

• Frederic Area Historical Society monthly meeting at the Soo Line Depot/Museum, 6:30 p.m., 715-327-4892 or 715-327-4271.

Webster

SUNDAY/12 Grantsburg

• Immaculate Conception Church Fall Harvest Festival, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 715-463-2688.

Siren

• Head Injury Support Group at Siren Covenant Church, 1-2:30 p.m., 715-349-8985.

MONDAY/13 Dresser

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

Luck

Grantsburg

• Indianhead Gem and Mineral Society meeting at the senior center, 7:30 p.m. (Date Change).

Luck

TUESDAY/14

St. Croix Falls

• Eye Care and Diabetes seminar at the medical center, 6:30 p.m., 715-294-4936.

• Ham supper at the American Legion, 4 p.m.-dawn.

• Indianhead NARFE dinner meeting at Hog Wild, noon.

Cell 715-327-8658 by Sept. 6.

• Sustainable tour pickup at the information center, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., polk.uwex.edu or 715-485-8600.

FRIDAY/10 Balsam Lake

• Faith Lutheran Church Kitchen Faith Lift luncheon; 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 715-268-2522

Danbury

• Burnett County Historical Society Annual Meeting of the membership at Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park, 5:30 p.m.

Osceola

THURS. & FRI./16 & 17 Frederic

• Community blood drive at St. Luke’s Church. Thurs.

1-7 p.m., Fri. 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 715-327-5642, 715-327-8951.

FRI. & SAT./17 & 18 Luck

• Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre’s “Sleeping Beauty.”

Fri. 7 p.m., Sat. 3 p.m., 715-472-2152 ext. 103.

Festival Area youth stage "Shake it Up" ST. CROIX FALLS – Festival Theatre has been teeming with young performers in preparation for the upcoming production of “Shake it Up,” which offers seven public performances from Sept. 10 -19. Along with professional guest artist Ellen Kirk, the cast is made up of 25 youth from the area. “We’re really proud of this cast,” says Jana Lensing, music director and choreographer for the show.

“They’ve worked hard, learned a lot, and made a bunch of new friends. They are going to have a great time sharing this story with the community.”

Cast members include Nathan Bloom of North Branch, Minn.; Alisa Corgard of Ham Lake, Minn.; Ryley Clarkin of Scandia, Minn.; John Dikkers and Nicole Hoverman of Luck; five youths from St. Croix Falls – Madison Eighmy, Katie Kopp, Anthony Locken, Sarah Rude and Emma Wondra; Solomon Falls of Dresser; Hannah Hazzard and Logan Roush of Osceola; Kasey Heimstead of Balsam Lake; Jasper Herman of Taylors Falls, Minn.; Kally Hinz and Elizabeth Hutches of Star Prairie; Anna Luepke and Noah Neault of Centuria; Neal Mellon of Frederic; Sydney Norcross of Lindstrom, Minn.; Whitney Oachs of Grantsburg; Maddy Sullivan of Cushing; Cassi Swiontek and Samantha White of Amery; Freyja van der Paardt of Milltown; and Emma Wright of Spring Lake Park.

“Shake it Up” is directed by Bill Perron of Dresser, who is assisted by Lensing and Gina Bonin. “The music in this modest production should strike a chord with any theatrer-goers who have seen and heard the great American musicals of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s,” said director Perron.

“With sincere apologies to Rodgers and Hammerstein and many other composers, adaptations of their timeless music has formed the basis for the 25 tunes audiences will enjoy during this production. You are urged to listen closely to the lyrics since they will tell a tale of which the composers never dreamed.”

Festival Theatre’s Youth and Family Theatre program offers theater arts training within the process of produc-

Festival Theatre has been teeming with young performers in preparation for the upcoming production of “Shake it Up,” which offers seven public performances from Sept. 10 -19. – Photo submitted ing a play and has funding support from Polk Burnett Project Round-Up, the Margaret Rivers Fund, the Hugh J. Andersen Foundation, the Andersen Foundation, the Xcel Energy Foundation, Wal-Mart, East Central Energy Operation Round-Up, and corporate support from The RiverBank and private donations.

Public performances of “Shake it Up” begin Thursday, Sept. 2, at 7:30 p.m. and run through Sept. 12. Sunday

matinee performances are offered on Sept. 5 and 12, while 7:30 p.m. performances are Sept. 2, 4, 9, and 11. A Thursday matinee is offered as well on Sept. 9. Single tickets are $13.50 for adults and $8.50 for youth. A limited number of matinees are available to school groups for field trips and reward days. To learn more about opportunities for school groups, call Pam Koch at 715-483-3387 or check www.festivaltheatre.org. - submitted